Kitap 9
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And bean soup is mentioned by Heniochus the comic writer, in his play called the Wren, where he says— A. I often, by the Gods I swear, consider In my own mind how far a fig surpasses A cardamum. But you assert that you Have held some conversation with this Pauson, And you request of me a difficult matter. B. But having many cares of divers aspects, Just tell me this, and it may prove amusing; Why does bean soup so greatly fill the stomach, And why do those who know this Pauson's habits Dislike the fire? For this great philosopher Is always occupied in eating beans.
