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Cicero to Trebatius. Ep. 15.
HOw hard a matter 'tis to content them that loue; this may teach you. First you made me dispaire, in that you would not remaine where you are. And now I no lesse despai••e, i•• that you write, that you continue there willingly. Then, I was vext•• beca••s•• you were not contented to be recom∣mended by my letters; now, I am di••∣pleas'd, because you liue contented, being separated from me. But yet I had rather suffer the want of my p••e∣sent desire, then not to behold you in that state, I hope to see you in. I can∣not vtter, how glad I am, that you are entred into amitie, with Caius Matius, a courteous and learned man. Vse all meanes po••sible, to endeare him to you. Vndoubtedly in this Prouince, you cannot make a greater purchas••. See you looke vnto your health. Fare∣well.