24. and looks upon a lion, and walks in the darkness; and when he has stolen, spoiled, and robbed, he brings it to his love.
25. Wherefore a man loves his wife better than father or mother.
26. Yes, many there be that have run out of their wits for women, and become bondmen for their sakes.
27. Many also have perished, have stumbled, and sinned, for women.
28. And now do you⌃ not believe me? is not the king great in his power? do not all regions fear to touch him?
29. Yet did I see him and Apame the king’s concubine, the daughter of the illustrious Barticus, sitting at the right hand of the king,
30. and taking the crown from the king’s head, and setting it upon her own head; yes, she struck the king with her left hand:
31. and therewithal the king gaped and gazed upon her with open mouth: if she laughed upon him, he laughed also: but if she took any displeasure at him, he was fain to flatter, that she might be reconciled to him again.