B.C. 45, ÆT. 61
- ing you a copy of it, in order that, if you disapprove
you should not send it. You say my domestic affairs are being managed properly: please tell me what they are. For there are some points on which I am expecting to hear. See that Cocceius does not play me false. For Libo's promise, mentioned by Eros in his letter, I regard as secure. As to my capital, I trust Sulpicius, and, of course Egnatius. About Appuleius why need you trouble yourself when my excuse is so easily made? Your coming to me, as you shew an intention of doing, may, I fear, be difficult for you. It is a long journey, and when you went away again which you will perhaps have to do very quickly, I should be unable to let you go without great pain. But all as you choose. Whatever you do will in my eyes be right, and done also in my interest.
DXLIX (A XII, 17)
TO ATTICUS (AT ROME)
Astura (12 March)
Marcianus has written to tell me that my excuse was made
to Appuleius by Laterensis, Naso, Lænas, Torquatus,
Strabo: please see that a letter is sent to each of them in
my name, thanking them for their kindness. As for the
assertion of Flavius that more than twenty-five years ago I
gave a guarantee for Cornificius, though he is a man of substance,
and Appuleius is a respectable dealer in land, yet I
should like you to take the trouble to ascertain by inspecting
the ledgers of my fellow guarantors whether it is so. For
before my ædileship I had no dealings with Cornificius, yet
it may be the case all the same, but I should like to be
sure. And call upon his agents for payment, if you think
it right to do so. However, what does it matter to me?
Yet, after all! Write and tell me of Pansa's departure
for his province when you know. Give my love to Attica,
and take good care of her, I beseech you. My compliments
to Pilia.
