45. On the Return of Priscus from Sicily
My Priscus has returned from Aetna's shore,
A milk-white pearl should mark the happy date;
Strain clear the wine — thy precious essence pour,
Jar that hast known thy hundredth consulate.
When shall my joyous board so celebrate
A feast so dear, and warm my heart once more?
Not till the Cyprian goddess shall restore
My Flaccus, shall I keep a feast so great.
A milk-white pearl should mark the happy date;
Strain clear the wine — thy precious essence pour,
Jar that hast known thy hundredth consulate.
When shall my joyous board so celebrate
A feast so dear, and warm my heart once more?
Not till the Cyprian goddess shall restore
My Flaccus, shall I keep a feast so great.
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