In lordly silver-dish, that weighs, at least,
As much as fifteen drachmas. In times past
A little cup presented to the Gods
Was thought a splendid offering; but such gifts
Are now but seldom seen,—and reason good,
For 'tis no sooner on the altar placed,
Than rogues are watching to purloin it thence. —Anon.
Alexis. (Book vi. § 28, p. 372.)
I'm ready, at the slightest call, to sup