But why for her, [ neglect the flowing / O Nepos, leave the ] can

And lose the prime of thy Falernian?

Hoard casks of money, if to hoard be thine;

But let thy daughter drink a younger wine!

Let her go rich and wise, in silk and fur;

Lay down a [ bin that shall / vintage to ] grow old with her;

But thou, meantime, the while the batch is sound,

With pleased companions pass the bowl around;

Nor let the childless only taste delights,

For Fathers also may enjoy their nights.

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