Carmina

Catullus

Catullus, Gaius Valerius. The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus. Burton, Sir Richard Francis, translator. London, Printed for the Translators, 1894.

  1. Lest supine all sink deep-merged in the marish's hollow,
  2. So may the bridge hold good when builded after thy pleasure
  3. Where Salisúbulus' rites with solemn function are sacred,
  4. As thou (Colony!) grant me boon of mightiest laughter.