"That brightens up the dull grey of existence.

Fifty, then, are certain.

If we sing six times that makes a talent--[estimated in 1880 at $1100]--and that will buy back our old vineyard at Leontium.

I will repair the old Odeum--they have made a cowhouse of it--and when we sing there the monks may come and listen! You laugh?
But you are simpletons--I should like to see who will forbid my singing on my own land and in my own country.

A talent of gold! "It is quite enough to pay on account, and I will not agree to any bargain that will not give me the field-slaves and cattle.