[Martial] Lib. 1. Epigr. XIV. De Arriâ & Paeto.
18th Century Nahum Tate English[Martial] Lib. 1. Epigr. XIV.
De Arriâ & Paeto.
WHen from her Breast Chast Arria did unsheath The reeking Sword, & led the way to Death ' The blushing Steel to her Lov'd Lord she gave, And said — Tho Wretched, let us still be Brave! Ah that I might prevent thy Fate with Mine: At my own Breast I Bleed, but Smart in Thine.