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But here is that villain Sporus ! In the wine-shop it will be easier to learn something . '' Thus conversing , he entered the wine-shop and ordered a pitcher of `` dark '' for himself . Seeing the sceptical look of the shopkeeper , he took a gold coin from his purse , and , putting it on the table , said , -- `` Sporus , I toiled to-day with Seneca from dawn till midday , and this is what my friend gave me at parting . '' The plump eyes of Sporus became plumper still at this sight , and the wine was soon before Chilo . Moistening his fingers in it , he drew a fish on the table , and said , -- `` Knowest what that means ? '' `` A fish ?