Lucian of Samosata, Symposium, Austin Morris Harmon (Translator), 5

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PHILO

But first tell me one thing—was it to celebrate the wedding of his son Zeno that Aristaenetus entertained you?

LYCINUS

No, he was marrying his daughter Cleanthis to the son of Eucritus the banker, the lad who is studying philosophy.

PHILO

A very good-looking lad, to be sure; still immature, though, and hardly old enough to be married.

LYCINUS

But he could not find anyone who suited him better, I suppose. As this boy seemed to be mannerly and had taken an interest in philosophy, and also as he was the only son of Eucritus, who is rich, he preferred him to all the rest as a husband for his daughter.

PHILO

You give a very good reason in saying that Eucritus is rich. But come, Lycinus, who were the people at dinner?

Symposium. Lucian of Samosata. Austin Morris Harmon (Translator). United States. Perseus 5.0.

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The Carousal, or the Lapiths (English) (Lucian, Vol. 1. Harmon, Austin Morris, editor. London: William Heinemann, Ltd.; Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1913.)

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Συμπόσιον ἢ Λαπίθαι Perseus (Lucian, Vol. 1. Harmon, Austin Morris, editor. London: William Heinemann, Ltd.; Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1913.) — 5 focus

Φίλων

ἀλλʼ ἐκεῖνό μοι πρῶτον εἰπέ, τῷ παιδὶ τῷ Ζήνωνι ὁ Ἀρισταίνετος ἀγόμενος γυναῖκα εἱστία ὑμᾶς;

Λυκῖνος

οὔκ, ἀλλὰ τὴν θυγατέρα ἐξεδίδου αὐτὸς τὴν Κλεανθίδα τῷ Εὐκρίτου τοῦ δανειστικοῦ, τῷ φιλοσοφοῦντι.

Φίλων

Παγκάλῳ νὴ Δία μειρακίῳ, ἁπαλῷ γε μὴν ἔτι καὶ οὐ πάνυ καθʼ ὥραν γάμων.

Λυκῖνος

ἀλλʼ οὐκ εἶχεν ἄλλον ἐπιτηδειότερον, οἶμαι. τοῦτον οὖν κόσμιόν τε εἶναι δοκοῦντα καὶ πρὸς φιλοσοφίαν ὡρμημένον, ἔτι δὲ μόνον ὄντα πλουσίῳ τῷ Εὐκρίτῳ, προείλετο νυμφίον ἐξ ἁπάντων.

Φίλων

οὐ μικρὰν λέγεις αἰτίαν τὸ πλουτεῖν τὸν Εὔκριτον. ἀτὰρ οὖν, ὦ Λυκῖνε, τίνες οἱ δειπνοῦντες ἦσαν;

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A Feast of Lapithae Perseus (The Works of Lucian of Samosata, Vol. 4. Fowler, Henry Watson and Fowler, Francis George, translators. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1905.) — 5 focus

Philosophy

Now begin with telling me what Aristaenetus was giving the banquet for; was it his boy Zeno’s wedding?

Lycinus

No, his girl Cleanthis’s—to the son of Eucritus the banker, a student of philosophy.

Philosophy

I know; a fine lad; only a lad, though; old enough to marry?

Lycinus

Well, he was the most suitable to be had, I suppose. He is a well-behaved youngster, has taken up philosophy, and is sole heir to a rich father; so he was the selected bridegroom.

Lucian of Samosata Symposium 5

Austin Morris Harmon (Translator)

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PHILO

But first tell me one thing—was it to celebrate the wedding of his son Zeno that Aristaenetus entertained you?

LYCINUS

No, he was marrying his daughter Cleanthis to the son of Eucritus the banker, the lad who is studying philosophy.

PHILO

A very good-looking lad, to be sure; still immature, though, and hardly old enough to be married.

LYCINUS

But he could not find anyone who suited him better, I suppose. As this boy seemed to be mannerly and had taken an interest in philosophy, and also as he was the only son of Eucritus, who is rich, he preferred him to all the rest as a husband for his daughter.

PHILO

You give a very good reason in saying that Eucritus is rich. But come, Lycinus, who were the people at dinner?

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Φίλων

ἀλλʼ ἐκεῖνό μοι πρῶτον εἰπέ, τῷ παιδὶ τῷ Ζήνωνι ὁ Ἀρισταίνετος ἀγόμενος γυναῖκα εἱστία ὑμᾶς;

Λυκῖνος

οὔκ, ἀλλὰ τὴν θυγατέρα ἐξεδίδου αὐτὸς τὴν Κλεανθίδα τῷ Εὐκρίτου τοῦ δανειστικοῦ, τῷ φιλοσοφοῦντι.

Φίλων

Παγκάλῳ νὴ Δία μειρακίῳ, ἁπαλῷ γε μὴν ἔτι καὶ οὐ πάνυ καθʼ ὥραν γάμων.

Φίλων

οὐ μικρὰν λέγεις αἰτίαν τὸ πλουτεῖν τὸν Εὔκριτον. ἀτὰρ οὖν, ὦ Λυκῖνε, τίνες οἱ δειπνοῦντες ἦσαν;

Philosophy

Now begin with telling me what Aristaenetus was giving the banquet for; was it his boy Zeno’s wedding?

Lycinus

No, his girl Cleanthis’s—to the son of Eucritus the banker, a student of philosophy.

Philosophy

I know; a fine lad; only a lad, though; old enough to marry?

Lycinus

Well, he was the most suitable to be had, I suppose. He is a well-behaved youngster, has taken up philosophy, and is sole heir to a rich father; so he was the selected bridegroom.

Philosophy

Ah, no doubt Eucritus’s money is a consideration. Well, and who were the guests?

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PHILO But first tell me one thing—was it to celebrate the wedding of his son Zeno that Aristaenetus entertained you?

LYCINUS No, he was marrying his daughter Cleanthis to the son of Eucritus the banker, the lad who is studying philosophy.

PHILO A very good-looking lad, to be sure; still immature, though, and hardly old enough to be married.

LYCINUS But he could not find anyone who suited him better, I suppose. As this boy seemed to be mannerly and had taken an interest in philosophy, and also as he was the only son of Eucritus, who is rich, he preferred him to all the rest as a husband for his daughter.

PHILO You give a very good reason in saying that Eucritus is rich. But come, Lycinus, who were the people at dinner?

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Φίλων ἀλλʼ ἐκεῖνό μοι πρῶτον εἰπέ, τῷ παιδὶ τῷ Ζήνωνι ὁ Ἀρισταίνετος ἀγόμενος γυναῖκα εἱστία ὑμᾶς;

Λυκῖνος οὔκ, ἀλλὰ τὴν θυγατέρα ἐξεδίδου αὐτὸς τὴν Κλεανθίδα τῷ Εὐκρίτου τοῦ δανειστικοῦ, τῷ φιλοσοφοῦντι.

Φίλων Παγκάλῳ νὴ Δία μειρακίῳ, ἁπαλῷ γε μὴν ἔτι καὶ οὐ πάνυ καθʼ ὥραν γάμων.

Φίλων οὐ μικρὰν λέγεις αἰτίαν τὸ πλουτεῖν τὸν Εὔκριτον. ἀτὰρ οὖν, ὦ Λυκῖνε, τίνες οἱ δειπνοῦντες ἦσαν;

Philosophy Now begin with telling me what Aristaenetus was giving the banquet for; was it his boy Zeno’s wedding?

Lycinus No, his girl Cleanthis’s—to the son of Eucritus the banker, a student of philosophy.

Philosophy I know; a fine lad; only a lad, though; old enough to marry?

Lycinus Well, he was the most suitable to be had, I suppose. He is a well-behaved youngster, has taken up philosophy, and is sole heir to a rich father; so he was the selected bridegroom.

Philosophy Ah, no doubt Eucritus’s money is a consideration. Well, and who were the guests?

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PHILO

But first tell me one thing—was it to celebrate the wedding of his son Zeno that Aristaenetus entertained you?

LYCINUS

No, he was marrying his daughter Cleanthis to the son of Eucritus the banker, the lad who is studying philosophy.

PHILO

A very good-looking lad, to be sure; still immature, though, and hardly old enough to be married.

LYCINUS

But he could not find anyone who suited him better, I suppose. As this boy seemed to be mannerly and had taken an interest in philosophy, and also as he was the only son of Eucritus, who is rich, he preferred him to all the rest as a husband for his daughter.

PHILO

You give a very good reason in saying that Eucritus is rich. But come, Lycinus, who were the people at dinner?

Φίλων

ἀλλʼ ἐκεῖνό μοι πρῶτον εἰπέ, τῷ παιδὶ τῷ Ζήνωνι ὁ Ἀρισταίνετος ἀγόμενος γυναῖκα εἱστία ὑμᾶς;

Λυκῖνος

οὔκ, ἀλλὰ τὴν θυγατέρα ἐξεδίδου αὐτὸς τὴν Κλεανθίδα τῷ Εὐκρίτου τοῦ δανειστικοῦ, τῷ φιλοσοφοῦντι.

Φίλων

Παγκάλῳ νὴ Δία μειρακίῳ, ἁπαλῷ γε μὴν ἔτι καὶ οὐ πάνυ καθʼ ὥραν γάμων.

Φίλων

οὐ μικρὰν λέγεις αἰτίαν τὸ πλουτεῖν τὸν Εὔκριτον. ἀτὰρ οὖν, ὦ Λυκῖνε, τίνες οἱ δειπνοῦντες ἦσαν;

Philosophy

Now begin with telling me what Aristaenetus was giving the banquet for; was it his boy Zeno’s wedding?

Lycinus

No, his girl Cleanthis’s—to the son of Eucritus the banker, a student of philosophy.

Philosophy

I know; a fine lad; only a lad, though; old enough to marry?

Lycinus

Well, he was the most suitable to be had, I suppose. He is a well-behaved youngster, has taken up philosophy, and is sole heir to a rich father; so he was the selected bridegroom.

Philosophy

Ah, no doubt Eucritus’s money is a consideration. Well, and who were the guests?