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PAULUS SILENTIARIUS 20 Doris drew a single strand from her golden hair and bound my hands, making me her prisoner. At first I laughed, thinking I would easily shake off the lovely girl's ties, but when I had no strength to break them I groaned, like one held fast by brazen bonds. And now, the most miserable of men, I hang on a hair, following my mistress wherever she wishes to drag me. 27 ...

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