How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ; And how with the longest day enjoy! TIBULLUS Employment
I could live in the woods with thee in sight, Where never should human foot intrude: Or with thee find light in the darkest night, And a social crowd in solitude. TIBULLUS Crowd
What madness is this, inviting sable Death by warfare? It always hovers close and comes unforeseen on silent steps. TIBULLUS
Don’t fear to pledge. By winds the perjuries of love Are blown, null and void, across the land and farthest seas. TIBULLUS Pledge
