An Epigram from Martial (Bk. 2, #38)

Translation
 
Linus, you ask, “why go back to the farm?”
This is why, Linus: to not see you.
 
Original Latin
 
Quid mihi reddat ager quaeris, Line, Nomentanus?
hoc mihi reddit ager: te, Line, non video.

 

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