A Coherent Rendering
An interpretation set out by Warmington and Eichner, renders the complete translation as follows, though not with certainty:
- 1. It is sworn with the gods, whence I'm issued:
- If a maiden does not smile at you,
- 2. nor is strongly attracted to you,
- then soothe her with this fragrance!
- 3. Someone good has filled me for someone good and well-mannered,
- and not shall I be obtained by someone bad.
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