Carmina

Catullus

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

  1. And lest office of host I should be holden to hate,
  2. Learn how in Fortune's deeps I chance myself to be drownèd,
  3. Nor fro' the poor rich boons furthermore prithee require.
  4. What while first to myself the pure-white garment was given,
  5. Whenas my flowery years flowed in fruition of spring,
  6. Much I disported enow, nor 'bode I a stranger to Goddess
  7. Who with our cares is lief sweetness of bitter to mix:
  8. Yet did a brother's death pursuits like these to my sorrow