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140 When thou hast learned to love a small abode, And not to choose a mistress à la mode: When thus contained and bridled thou shalt be, Then, Maximus, then first shalt thou be free.

AD OLUM

I have redeemed myself with all I had, And now possess my fortunes poor but glad. With all I had I have redeemed myself, And escaped at once from slavery and pelf. The unruly wishes must a ruler take, Our high desires do our low fortunes make: Those only who desire palatial things Do bear the fetters and the frowns of Kings; Set free thy slave; thou settest free thyself.

DE CŒNATIONE MICÆ