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LXXVIII.

Brothers twain has Gallus, of whom one owns a delightful

Son; his brother a fair lady, delightfuller yet.

Gallant sure is Gallus, a pair so dainty uniting;

Lovely the lady, the lad lovely, a company sweet.

Foolish sure is Gallus, an o'er-incurious husband;

Uncle, a wife once taught luxury, stops not at one.