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A Roman Knight, who was above two Hundred thousand Crowns in debt, and yet enjoyed his Pleasure, and lived in great Tranquillity, being dead, the Emperour Augustus commanded that when his Goods were Sold, his Bed should be bought for him, adding this Reason: That must needs be the best Bed in the World, since he who was so deeply indebted could repose in it so long at his ease.
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Un Chevalier Romain, qui chargé de plus de deux cens mille écus de Dettes ne laissoit pas de mener une Vie delicieuse & tranquille, ètant decedé, l’Empereur Auguste commanda qu’on lui achetât son Lit, quand on vint à vendre ses Meubles, disant pour raison: Il faut que ce soit le meilleur Lit du Monde puisque celui qui ètoit accablé de tant de dettes a pu si long tems y reposer à son aise.