19. The Last Straw -

Four teeth, I think, were left to you
Until, my ancient dame,
A fit of coughing shot out two,
A second did the same.

And now the third to come shall find
There's nothing in the way,
So, Aelia, calm your anxious mind
And cough the livelong day.
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Martial
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