Bringeth him shame, for there men of superior mark
Must on a deserted couch fain chafe their refrigerate limbs:"
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Such be no shame (Manius!): rather 'tis matter of ruth.
Pardon me, then, wilt thou an gifts bereft me by grieving
These I send not to thee since I avail not presènt.
For, that I own not here abundant treasure of writings
Has for its cause, in Rome dwell I; and there am I homed,
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There be my seat, and there my years are gathered to harvest;