1. Would that I knew who with satire assailed me,
Who provoked me, though he be of the poets the meanest.

2. My excuse, O folk, who resembles of all the peoples
The son of Karra` with his cutting satire?

3. He buys my satire at a price, indeed against him
My enmity is strong however high the cost.

4. His fine the like of his wound, nay more;
Such a price befits his cheapness of soul.