THE AIM OF THE EPIGRAMS
My satire knoweth how to keep due bounds: Sparing the sinner, 'tis the sin it rounds.
ON A SPENDTHRIFT
Castor on buying doth a fortune spend: Castor will take to selling in the end!
TO A RECITER WHO BAWLED
Why wrap your throat with wool before you read? Our ears stand rather of the wool in need!
TO AN APOLOGETIC RECITER
Before you start your recitation, You say your throat is sore: Dear sir, we hear your explanation, We don't want any more!
ANSWER TO A POETASTER
Pompilianus asks why I omit To send him all the poetry that is mine; The reason is that in return for it, Pompilianus, thou might'st send me thine.