Key to Easy Latin Stories for beginners/Part I/XII
XII.SPARTAN MEALS.
68.The Spartans used to sup in a public place. Several men used one table. Every month, each one used to bring corn, wine, fruit, and milk. They were compelled to sup in public for a long time. Once King Agis himself, having returned after waging war successfully, wished to sup at home with his wife. Not even then did the Ephors allow this. The king being angry on account of this, was not willing to offer the usual sacrifices after a victory, therefore they fined him in money.