"He, master of himself, in mirth may live
Who saith, 'I rest well pleased with former days.'"
_Senex._ Hah! Sir JOHN BEAUMONT's version. Not so bad, but might be
improved, I think. By the way, why should not you and I do the
"Satires"--together?
_Juvenis._ Charmed, I am sure. Just now, however, I fear I'm a little
too busy.
_Senex._ Pooh! Only occupies one's odd moments, and is as easy as
shaving, or shaping a new Constitution. For example, I'll give you an
impromptu version--call it adaptation if you like--of the first "Ad
Mæcenatem":
"Mæcenas atavis edite regibus."
_Juvenis._ Oh! thanks, _so_ much! Only----
_Senex._ It won't take ten minutes. Listen!
[_Tunes up and sings._