Cadmus Takes Onward Course in Combat Echoes
Fragmentary lines hint at Cadmus pursuing a forthcoming contest or struggle. The Latin phrasing suggests a vow to press the leg muscles with whips in a ceremonial or ritual challenge, leaving the exact event unspecified.
Perilous little quarrel over a long legal case at sea
A restless gentleman complains of a costly and protracted lawsuit and its vexing outcome. He vows not to worry, dismissing the case as a cruel, foolish distraction while lashing out at the opposing party as beneath him. The scene ends with him storming off in discontent.
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