For wheresoe'er they diet at free cost,
That may be justly call'd the Prytaneum.—Anon.
Antiphanes. (Book vi. § 33, p. 375.)
If duly weigh'd, this will, I think, be found
The parasite's true state and character,
The ready sharer of your life and fortunes.
It is against his nature to rejoice
At the misfortunes of his friends—his wish
Is to see all successful, and at ease;