B.C. 48, ÆT. 58
- stand from this letter that what I lacked was a subject to
write about, not willingness to write. You ask about Vatinius.[1] I should not have wanted attentions from him nor from anyone else either, if they could have found any way to be of use to me. Quintus was completely alienated from me at Patræ. His son came thither also from Corcyra. From that place I presume that they have started with the rest.[2]
CCCCXV (F XIV, 19)
TO TERENTIA (AT ROME)
Brundisium (27 November)
In the midst of my terrible sorrows Tullia's ill-health causes
me acute agony. But about that I need not write to you at
any greater length; for you, I know well, are no less anxious
than myself. You wish me to come nearer the city, and I
see that I must do so. I would have done it even before,
but many difficulties prevented me, which are not even now
removed. However, I am expecting a letter from Pomponius:
please see that it is conveyed to me as soon as
possible. Be sure you take care of your health.
- ↑ Cicero's relations with P. Vatinius—though he had finally defended him at Pompey's request—had been so unfriendly, that Atticus had some reason for doubting how he would treat Cicero at Brundisium, where he was in command of some of Cæsar's ships. (Cæs. B. Alex. 47.)
- ↑ I.e., to Asia or Alexandria, to make their peace with Cæsar.
