[1] See Instruction in the Art of Long Life, by Hufeland.
[2] See Lucian, Dial. Menip. and Chiro.
[3] See Pindar, Strabo, and Pliny.
[4] See Lettres Philosophiques: let. 11.
DIALOGUE BETWEEN TASSO AND HIS FAMILIAR SPIRIT[1]
Spirit. Ah, Torquato. How are you?
Tasso. As well as it is possible to be, when in prison, and up to the neck in misfortunes.