Note 88 — Chapter III · OF IRRUMATION[60]
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It appears from Martial’s Epigram (XI., 99), that the kiss on the mouth was the regular thing with the Romans; fellators, therefore, could not be surprised at their kisses being avoided. The poet of Bilbilis makes yet another mock at their expense (II., 42):
“Zoilus, why spoil the bath by bathing your bottom in it? If you would make it still dirtier, plunge your head in.”
And VI., 81:
“You bathe, Charidemus, as though you had a grudge against mankind, entirely submerging in the bath your privates. I should not like you to wash your head that way, Charidemus; and now look! you are washing your head. I had rather it were your privates!”