Erotica Romana — Elegy 20

XX

While there is many an unpleasant sound, I hate to hear barking Worse than anything else.

Bellowing dogs split my ears.

Nevertheless I do like to hear, and take pleasure in listening To the loud howl of the dog raised from a pup next door.

That is the dog that so bayed one time at my girl that he almost Gave our secret away (when she was visiting me).

Now, when I hear the dog barking I think my beloved is coming-- Or I remember the time, when long awaited she came.

XXI

I can tell not only about a discomfort far greater than others,