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CLVI (F VII, 16)
TO C. TREBATIUS TESTA (IN GAUL)
In the "Trojan Horse," just at the end, you remember the words,
Too late they
learn wisdom.
[Note]
You, however, old man, were wise in time. Those first snappy
letters of yours were foolish enough, and then——! I don't at all blame you
for not being over-curious in regard to Britain. For the present, however, you
seem to be in winter quarters somewhat short of warm clothing, and therefore
not caring to stir out :
Not here and there, but everywhere,
If I had been by way of dining out, I would not have failed your friend Cn.
Octavius; to whom, however, I did remark upon his repeated invitations, "Pray,
who are you?" But, by Hercules, joking apart, he is a pretty fellow: I could
have wished you had taken him with you! Let me know for certain what you are
doing and whether you intend coming to Italy at all this winter. Balbus has
assured me that you will be rich. Whether he speaks after the simple Roman
fashion, meaning that you will be well supplied with money, or according to the
Stoic dictum, that "all are rich who can enjoy the sky and the earth," I shall
know hereafter. Those who come from your part accuse you of pride, because they
say you won't answer men who put questions to you. However, there is one thing
that will please you:
they all agree in saying that there is no better lawyer than you at
Samarobriva!
[Note]
Be wise and ware:
No sharper steel can warrior bear.
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