Such were the qualities which, according to his own account, recommended Horace to the intimate friendship of Maecenas.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
The ordinary rate of travelling is probably better represented by the leisurely journey of Horace and Maecenas to Brundisium, or that of Martial's book from Tarraco to Bilbilis.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
As it was, when Domsie did depart he could only grip Drumsheugh's hand, and say Maecenas, and was so intoxicated, but not with strong drink, that he explained to Hillocks on the way home that Drumsheugh would be a credit to Drumtochty, and that his Latin style reminded him of Cicero.
"Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush"
Ian Maclaren