The merchant complains much about the lack of sales, and the governor tries to console him, to no avail. Then, the pilot tells the tale of Arion, who is "another Orpheus". After the story, Lydia again asks Medus about his precious ring...
Vocabulary:
- dorsum, -ī, n. (back)
- vēlōx, vēlōcis (swift)
- invidēre (to envy)
- allicere (to attract)
- surripere (to steal)
Grammar:
- Indirect Questions: subjunctive verb is used in an indirect question (i.e., a question that is not directly asked, but which is reported about).
- Result Clause: A subjunctive verb is used with ut in a clause that shows a result or consequence. These are often introduced by
- tam = so
- tantus, -a, -um = so big, so great
- ita = so, so much
- talis, -is, -e = of such a kind, of such a sort
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