entertainment. Book 2 Book 2 consists of 20 poems. II.1, Motum ex Metello consule civicum... – To Asinius Pollio, the writer of tragedy, who is now composing a history of the civil wars. A lament for the carnage caused by the conflicts of the Romans with their fellow-citizens. II.2, Nullus argento color est avaris... – The Wise Use of Money – To Sallustius Crispus (nephew of the historian Sallust). The love of gain grows by self-indulgence. The moderate man is the genuine king. II.3, Aequam memento rebus in arduis... – The Wisdom of Moderation, The Certainty of Death – To Quintus Dellius. Let us enjoy our life while we may, for death will soon strip us all alike of our possessions. II.4, Ne sit ancillae tibi amor pudori... – To Xanthias Phoceus – Horace encourages his friend on his love for Phyllis, his slave. II.5, Nondum subacta ferre iugum valet... – Not Yet! – To a Friend on His Love for Lalage – The maid his friend loves is not yet marriageable and still too young to return his passion – Soon it will be otherwise. II.6, Septimi, Gadis aditure mecum et... – Fairest of All is Tibur – Yet Tarentum, Too, Is Fair – To Horace's friend, the Roman knight Septimius, who would go with him to the ends of the earth. The poet prays that Tibur may be the resting-place of his old age; or, if that may not be, he will choose the country which lies around Tarentum. II.7, O saepe mecum tempus in ultimum... – A Joyful Return – An ode of congratulation to Pompeius Varus, once the poet's comrade in the army of Brutus, on his restoration to civil rights. II.8, Ulla si iuris tibi peierati... – The Baleful Charms of Barine – On Barine's utter faithlessness, which Heaven will not punish – Indeed, her beauty and fascination are ever-increasing. II.9, Non semper imbres nubibus hispidos... – A Truce to Sorrow, Valgius! – To C. Valgius Rufus on the death of his son Mystes. Since all troubles have their natural end, do not mourn overmuch. Rather let us celebrate the latest victories of Augustus. II.10, Rectius vives, Licini, neque altum... – The Golden Mean – To L. Licinius Murena. The moderate life is the perfect life. II.11, Quid bellicosus Cantaber et Scythes... – Enjoy Life Wisely! – Horace in a half-playful tone advises his friend