TO CINNA.

Pompey first being chosen to Consul, twofold (O Cinna!)

Men for amours were famed: also when chosen again

Two they remained; but now is each one grown to a thousand

Gallants:--fecundate aye springeth adultery's seed.

In the first consulate of Pompey, two, Cinna, were wont to frequent

Mucilla: now again made consul, the two remain, but thousands may be added

to each unit. The seed of adultery is fecund.

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