1. How my soul grieves for a span of time

    I squandered in bewilderment and ignorance!

  2. Through it I kept company with a base man until

    I wearied of his company—and he of mine.

  3. I served him, and he gained honor

    through my service, while I gained disgrace.

  4. What I have suffered is nothing strange:

    whoever keeps company with the vile becomes vile.

Sol 5.6