This I full fain would ascertain, and risk a bet with thee.
MENALCAS.
But what, for champions such as we, would, seem a fitting prize?
DAPHNIS.
I stake a calf: stake thou a lamb, its mother's self in size.
MENALCAS.
A lamb I'll venture never: for aye at close of day
Father and mother count the flock, and passing strict are they.
DAPHNIS.
Then what shall be the victor's fee? What wager wilt thou lay?