XLV.

They and their bills, "Arcadians both,"[665] are left To the Greek Kalends of another session. Alas! to them of ready cash bereft, What hope remains? Of _hope_ the full possession, Or generous draft, conceded as a gift, At a long date--till they can get a fresh one-- Hawked about at a discount, small or large; Also the solace of an overcharge.