They and their bills, "Arcadians both,"[665] are left

To the Greek Kalends of another session.

Alas! to them of ready cash bereft,

What hope remains? Of hope the full possession,

Or generous draft, conceded as a gift,

At a long date—till they can get a fresh one—

Hawked about at a discount, small or large;

Also the solace of an overcharge.