46: But upon a soft cushion I dispose my limbs

46

Ἕγω δ᾽ ἐπὶ μαλθάκαν τύλαν σπολέω μέλεα. [transcription]

But upon a soft cushion I dispose my limbs

From Herodian.

This is a good example of the choice of words which combine meaning and sound poetically.

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