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general literature and science 517 Croesus then could no longer hridle in his patience but breaking out in choler said unto him Why dost thou reckon me then in no degree of happy men Solon would neither flatter him nor further increase his heat but answered him thus יי Ο king of Lydians the gods have given us Grecians all things in mean and amongst other things chiefly base and popular wisdom not princely nor noble which considering how man's life is subject to infinite changes doth forbid us to trust or glory in these worldly riches For time bringeth daily misfortunes unto man which he never thought of nor looked for But when the gods have continued man's good fortune to his end then we think that man happy and blessed and never before Other- wise if we should judge man happy that liveth considering he is ever in danger of change during life we should be much like to him who judgeth him the victory beforehand that is still fighting and may be overcome having no surety yet to carry it away After Solon had spoken these words he departed from the king's presence and returned back again leaving Crcesus offended but nothing the wiser nor amended dfo reeit iamfitcS Friends account the fortune of my wife Happier than mine though it seem otherwise For her indeed no grief will ever touch And she from many labour pauses now Renowned one Whereas who ought not live But do live by evading destiny Sad life am to lead learn at last For how shall hear going in-doors here Accosting whom By whom saluted back Shall have joyous entry Whither turn Browning -$u6enal-Ciaro Ot dfmftus Translate explaining any difficulty of construction of allusion