The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; / or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern

by Abel Boyer

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Melanthus, a Parasite of Alexander King of Pheres, being asked how his Master died, made this pleasant Answer: he died by a Sword that run through his Thigh, and my Belly at once.

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Melanthus Parasite d’Alexandre, Roy de Pheres, interrogé comment son Maître ètoit Mort, répondit plaisamment: Il est mort d’un coup d’Epée qui lui perça la cuisse & mon ventre en même tems.