... impoverished and distressed unless the walls of his bath area sparkle with large and costly stone work, unless the vaulted roof is covered with glass, unless (floors were of) Thasian marble, once a rare sight even in a temple, unless the water pours out of silver faucets - The patron could partake of many varied activities ranging from wrestling in the palaedra, to strolling ... ...

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