And to give you some information about myself, who address you,
believe that I am descended from some wealthy king or prince of the
olden days. For you have never met a man with a greater desire to
rule or be rich than I have, so that I may entertain liberally, do no
work, have no worries, and plentifully reward my friends, as well as
all worthy and learned men. But I comfort myself with one thought,
that in the other world I shall be all this, and greater still than at
present I dare even wish. So console yourselves in your misfortunes
too, with as good a thoughts or better, and drink lustily if you can
get the liquor.
