Smooth are his words, his voice as honey sweet,
Yet war is in his heart, and dark deceit!


'The Stray Cupid', tr. R. Polwhele, lines 14–15 - The Idylliums of Moschus - Idyllium I


Smooth are his words, his voice as honey sweet, Yet war is in his heart, and dark deceit!

Smooth are his words, his voice as honey sweet, Yet war is in his heart, and dark deceit!

Smooth are his words, his voice as honey sweet, Yet war is in his heart, and dark deceit!

Smooth are his words, his voice as honey sweet, Yet war is in his heart, and dark deceit!