He in Aspasia's house each lighter care
Chased from his breast, when at her side he sate
In am'rous parley,—and, still ling'ring there,
Could find no end to love, or love's debate.
XV.
Shrewd Aristippus, Cyrenean sage,
To the Corinthian Isthmus' double shore
Wended his way, his passion to assuage,—
And shunn'd the calm retreats he loved before;
Forsook the far-famed Athens,—inly moved