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CXXXIII (F VII, 5)
TO CAESAR (IN GAUL)
Cicero greets Caesar, Imperator. Observe how far I have convinced myself that you are my second self, not only in matters which concern me personally, but even in those which concern my friends. It had been my intention to take Gaius Trebatius with me for whatever destination I should be leaving town, in order to bring him home again honoured as much as my zeal and favour could make him. But when Pompey remained at home longer than I expected, and a certain hesitation on my part (with which you are not unacquainted) appeared to hinder, or at any rate to retard, my
departure,
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I presumed upon what I will now explain to you. I begin to wish that
Trebatius should look to you for what he had hoped from me, and, in fact, I
have been no more sparing of my promises of goodwill on your part than I had
been wont to be of my own. Moreover, an extraordinary coincidence has occurred
which seems to support my opinion and to guarantee your kindness. For just as
I was speaking to our friend Balbus
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about this very Trebatius at my
house, with more than usual earnestness, a letter from you was handed to me, at
the end of which you say: "Miscinius Rufus,
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whom you recommend to me, I will
make king of
your goodwill and liberality: and yet I do not wish to prevent your complimenting him, if it so please you, with even these marks of distinction. In fact, I transfer him entirely from my hand, so to speak, to yours, which is as sure a pledge of good faith as of victory. Excuse my being somewhat importunate, though with a man like you there can hardly be any pretext for it—however, I feel that it will be allowed to pass. Be careful of your health and continue to love me as ever.
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