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He writes an epic, "Aitia," in four books, on the causes of the myths, religious ceremonies, and so forth an ominous sign for the myths also, and the belief in them; also a Hecate, Galataea, Glaucus four epics, besides comedies, tragedies, iambics, choriambics, elegies, hymns, epigrams seventy-three and of these last alone can we say that they are in any degree readable; and they are courtly, far-fetched, neat, and that is all.
Glaucus, partly emerging from the water, and supporting himself against a rock, said, "Maiden, I am no monster, nor a sea-animal, but a god; and neither Proteus nor Triton ranks higher than I. Once I was a mortal, and followed the sea for a living; but now I belong wholly to it."
My first accuser is the noble Sallust the most intimate friend of Glaucus! my second is a priest; I revere his garb and calling but, people of Pompeii! ye know somewhat of the character of Calenus he is griping and gold-thirsty to a proverb; the witness of such men is to be bought! Praetor, I am innocent! 'Sallust, said the magistrate, 'where found you Calenus? 'In the dungeons of Arbaces.
Wait here patiently for some days, and Glaucus shall be restored. So saying, and without waiting for her reply, he hastened from the room, drew the bolt across the door, and consigned the care and wants of his prisoner to the slave who had the charge of that part of the mansion.
He had heard that there are days among various nations on which it is not permitted to begin war even. But why, in such a case, did they not deliver the Greek up to justice? Why did the Apostle say that if a man offended seven times, it was necessary to forgive him seven times; and why did Glaucus say to Chilo, "May God forgive thee, as I forgive thee"?
'Enlighten me, I beseech you, said Glaucus. 'Know then... began Lepidus. 'Let me speak, cried Clodius; 'you drawl out your words as if you spoke tortoises. 'And you speak stones, muttered the coxcomb to himself, as he fell back disdainfully on his couch. 'Know then, my Glaucus, said Clodius, 'that Ione is a stranger who has but lately come to Pompeii.
She will be a sister to thy youth she will appreciate thy winning talents she will love thy simple graces as none other could, for they are like her own. Weepest thou still, fond fool? I will not force thee, sweet. Wilt thou not do for me this kindness? 'Well, if I can serve thee, command. See, I weep no longer I am calm. 'That is my own Nydia, continued Glaucus, kissing her hand.
'Thou art a Thessalian, my Nydia, replied Glaucus, 'and hast a national right to believe in magic. 'Magic! who doubts it? answered Nydia, simply: 'dost thou? 'Ah! said Nydia, with a sort of shiver, and she awoke mechanically a few pleasing notes from her lyre; the sound suited well the tranquility of the waters, and the sunny stillness of the noon.
It is but a trifle; but if I secure your approbation, perhaps I may get an introduction to Titus. Oh, Glaucus! a poet without a patron is an amphora without a label; the wine may be good, but nobody will laud it! And what says Pythagoras? "Frankincense to the gods, but praise to man." A patron, then, is the poet's priest: he procures him the incense, and obtains him his believers.
'Glaucus the Athenian, thy time has come, said a loud and clear voice; 'the lion awaits thee. 'I am ready, said the Athenian. 'Brother and co-mate, one last embrace! Bless me and farewell! The Christian opened his arms he clasped the young heathen to his breast he kissed his forehead and cheek he sobbed aloud his tears flowed fast and hot over the features of his new friend.
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