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horace-works_143		horace-works_143			.txt	text/plain	202	12	75	EPISTLE IV. EPISTLE IV. TO ALBIUS TIBULLUS He declares his accomplishments; and, after proposing the thought of death, converts it into an occasion of pleasantry. Albius, thou candid critic of my discourses, what shall I say you are now doing in the country about Pedum? Writing what may excel the works of Cassius Parmensis; or sauntering silently among the healthful groves, concerning yourself about every thing worthy a wise and good man? You were not a body without a mind. What greater blessing could a nurse solicit for her beloved child, than that he might be wise, and able to express his sentiments; and that respect, reputation, health might happen to him in abundance, and decent living, with a neverfailing purse? [Thus] the hour, which shall not be expected, will come upon you an agreeable addition. When you have a mind to laugh, you shall see me fat and sleek with good keeping, a hog of Epicurus ' herd.	./cache/horace-works_143.txt	./txt/horace-works_143.txt