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Again, it is said that being enamoured of Alexis and Phaedrus, as before mentioned, he composed the following linesAnth. Pal. vii. 100.: Now, when Alexis is of no account, I have said no more than this. He is fair to see, and everywhere all eyes are turned upon him. Why, my heart, do you show the dogs a bone? And then will you smart for this hereafter? Was it not thus that we lost Phaedrus? He is also credited with a mistress, Archeanassa, upon whom he wrote as followsAnth. Pal. vii. 217.: I have a mistress, fair Archeanassa of Colophon, on whose very wrinkles sits hot love. O hapless ye who met such beauty on its first voyage, what a flame must have been kindled in you!
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There is another upon AgathonAnth. Pal. v. 78.: While kissing Agathon, my soul leapt to my lips, as if fain, alas! to pass over to him. And anotherAnth. Pal. v. 79.: I throw an apple to you and, if indeed you are willing to love me, then receive it and let me taste your virgin charms. But if you are otherwise minded, which heaven forbid, take this very apple and see how short-lived all beauty is. And anotherAnth. Pal. v. 80.: An apple am I, thrown by one who loves you. Nay, Xanthippe, give consent, for you and I are both born to decay.
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It is also said that the epigram on the Eretrians, who were swept out of the country, was written by himAnth. Pal. vii. 259.: We are Eretrians by race, from Euboea, and lie near Susa. How far, alas, from our native land! And againAnth. Pal. ix. 39.: Thus Venus to the Muses spoke: Damsels, submit to Venus’ yoke, Or dread my Cupid’s arms. Those threats, the virgins nine replied, May weigh with Mars, but we deride Love’s wrongs, or darts, or charms. And againAnth. Pal. ix. 44.: A certain person found some gold, Carried it off and, in its stead, Left a strong halter, neatly rolled. The owner found his treasure fled, And, daunted by his fortune’s wreck, Fitted the halter to his neck.
