88But when you have recalled both leaders from the battle-line, the one who seems inferior, give him over to death, so that he may not do harm by his wastefulness; 90let the better reign in the court left empty. 91The one will be glowing with flecks rough with gold; 92for there are two kinds: this one is better, distinguished in appearance and bright with gleaming scales; that other is shaggy with sloth, ingloriously dragging a broad belly. 95As the kings have two appearances, so do the bodies of the commons. 96For some are foul and bristling, like a traveller when he comes from deep dust and spits the dirt out of a dry mouth, parched; 98others shine and flash with brilliance, gleaming with gold, their bodies spangled with even spots.
100This is the better stock; from this at a fixed season of the sky you will press sweet honey, and not so much sweet as clear, and able to tame the harsh taste of wine.