Such is my case whom none maltreats more grievously bitter,Than does the man that me held one and only to friend.
OF GELLIUS.Wont was Gellius hear his uncle rich in reproaches, When any ventured aught wanton in word or in deed.Lest to him chance such befall, his uncle's consort seduced he,And of his uncle himself fashioned an Harpocrates.What so he willed did he; and nowdays albe his uncle. . . .he, no word ever that uncle shall speak.
So in devotion to thee lost is the duty self due,Nor can I will thee well if best of women thou prove thee,Nor can I cease to love, do thou what doings thou wilt.
IN SELF-GRATULATION.If to remember deeds whilòme well done be a pleasure Meet for a man who deems all of his dealings be just,Nor Holy Faith ever broke nor in whatever his compactSanction of Gods abused better to swindle mankind,Much there remains for thee during length of living, Catullus,Out of that Love ingrate further to solace thy soul; For whatever of good can mortal declare of anotherOr can avail he do, such thou hast said and hast done;While to a thankless mind entrusted all of them perisht.