Note 271 — Chapter VII · TERENCE AND THE COMIC POETS SUBSEQUENT TO PLAUTUS.
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'For as to the charge of these ill-natured people, that men of rank aid him, and constantly write along with him, what they regard as a great reproach he considers the greatest compliment, while he enjoys the favour of those who enjoy the favour of all of you and of the people, whose services in war, in your leisure, in your business, each one of you has availed himself of at his own time without pride.'