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Cit.—Place ingot upon ingot, till the mass exceed

The bulk of Croesus' wealth, or Sardanapalus' pile.

Let every Roman contribution bring

An offering worthy of his house, since what

Is valued most must in the gulf be cast,

To save us from an overwhelming death.

A richer treasure than the gorgeous Xerxes knew

Will we entomb.

Cur.—How base the offering that were made in gold.