Cōnsule Pompēiō prīmum duo, Cinna, solēbant
Maeciliam: factō cōnsule nunc iterum
mānsērunt duo, sed crēvērunt mīlia in ūnum
singula. Fēcundum sēmen adulteriō.
vocabulary
Pompēius –iī m.: Roman nomen gentile, e.g., of Cn. Pompeius Magnus, Caesar's chief rival for power until his death in 48 B.C.
Cinna –ae m.: a family name, e.g., C. Helvius Cinna, Catullus' friend
Maecilius –a –um: Roman nomen gentile
fēcundus –a –um: productive of offspring; fertile, fruitful
sēmen sēminis n.: seed; semen, sperm
adulterium adulterī(ī) n.: an adulterous act; adultery