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There is another upon AgathonAnth. Pal. v. 78.: While kissing Agathon, my soul leapt to my lips, as if fain, alas! to pass over to him. And anotherAnth. Pal. v. 79.: I throw an apple to you and, if indeed you are willing to love me, then receive it and let me taste your virgin charms. But if you are otherwise minded, which heaven forbid, take this very apple and see how short-lived all beauty is. And anotherAnth. Pal. v. 80.: An apple am I, thrown by one who loves you. Nay, Xanthippe, give consent, for you and I are both born to decay.
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It is also said that the epigram on the Eretrians, who were swept out of the country, was written by himAnth. Pal. vii. 259.: We are Eretrians by race, from Euboea, and lie near Susa. How far, alas, from our native land! And againAnth. Pal. ix. 39.: Thus Venus to the Muses spoke: Damsels, submit to Venus’ yoke, Or dread my Cupid’s arms. Those threats, the virgins nine replied, May weigh with Mars, but we deride Love’s wrongs, or darts, or charms. And againAnth. Pal. ix. 44.: A certain person found some gold, Carried it off and, in its stead, Left a strong halter, neatly rolled. The owner found his treasure fled, And, daunted by his fortune’s wreck, Fitted the halter to his neck.
