In umbrem, Epig. 52.
The five dayes presents which were given to thee
In the Saturnal Feasts thou sendst to mee.
Ex otio negotium. Or, Martiall his epigrams translated. With sundry poems and fancies, / by R. Fletcher.
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- Ex otio negotium. Or, Martiall his epigrams translated. With sundry poems and fancies, / by R. Fletcher.
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Page 66
Twelve threefoot Tables, and seven tooth pic∣kers,
A Sponge, a Napkin, and a Cup with ears,
Two Pecks of Beans, of Olives one smal twig,
A bottle of course Spanish Wine to swig.
Smal Syrian Figs with musty damsins came,
And a huge cask of Lybian figs o'th same:
Thy gifts were worth scarce five shillings in all,
Which to me saild on thy eight Syrians tall.
With how much ease mightst thou have sent in short
Me five pounds by thy Boy and nere sweat fort.