To me alone sincere and pure,

Till sheep and wolves should quit their enmity,

10And not a wave disturb the sea.

Treacherous Neaera! I have been too kind,

But Flaccus can draw off, thou'lt find;

He can that face (as thou dost him) forswear,

And find (it may be) one as fair:

And let me tell thee, when my fury's mov'd,

I hate devoutly, as I lov'd.

But thou, blest gamester, whosoe'er thou be