THE
PSONGS
OF
NICHOLAS THE SENIOR
Poor men know nothing of pleasureThe specialness of Spirits
Psong 48
kWho appreciates a sunset more than the Master of Money? He stands at eventide with all the luster and immovable majesty of the North Star.
2lThe very universe wheels around his own whims; all day long, the machinery of lesser lights has accommodated itself to his movements.
3mIf some cog has failed to do its work properly, then the Master of Money has caused it to be thrown away.
4nIf some offering to his highness has failed to give pleasure, then the Master of Money has caused it to suffer, a lot, which is a pleasure of its own, without equal in any universe.
5If some aspect of the day ended has been less than perfect, then the Master of Money will buy a better tomorrow; for ohe is the center of his universe, and the sun will bring him a new playground without being asked.
6pAnd even before tomorrow comes, there will be tonight; and there is no end of the things that the Master of Money can do tonight.
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