Greek Anthology Book I Chapter IV Part IV

From J. W. Mackail

XXXV
ON A RELIEF OF EROS AND ANTEROS
AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Nemesis fashioned a winged Love contrary to winged Love, warding off bow with bow, that he may be done by as he did; and, bold and fearless before, he sheds tears, having tasted of the bitter arrows, and spits thrice into his low-girt bosom. Ah, most wonderful! one will burn with fire: Love has set Love aflame.