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[445] λοξά κ.τ.λ.: 'and the maiden, casting sidelong glances from beside her shining veil, gazed upon him'; cf. Cat. 64. 86,Hunc simul ac cupidc conspexit lumine virgo Regia”, etc.

παρά: i.e. from the side of the veil which hung around her face (see note to 1.760). Cf. Goldsmith, Deserted Village 29, "The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love."


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