ii. inuitamentum (carmen ii)

'my darling's bird, her pet that she holds in her very bosom, that pecks her extended finger, and plays around everywhichway.  her bird, her consolation.  i sure wish i could play around like that--i mean, with the bird.'
and then the greek tale of atalanta's losing her long-preserved virginity because she stooped to pick up the golden apple.
inuitamentum, the allurement