Plancus Imperator, elected Consul, to Cicero. Epist. 7.

I Would write more at large vnto you, of my counsells; and I would giue you a particular accompt of all things; that you might the better con∣ceiue, that I, both according to your instructions, and mine owne promi•e, haue done what I am able for the be∣nefit of the Common-weal•h: for I euer desired a•well your good opinion, as your loue; and my in•e•tion was Page  494 not to be defended by you in erro•rs, but for my deserts to be commended: but I intend to be briefe for two causes: one is, because in my publike letters, I haue particularlie set downe all things: another, by reason, that to Marcus Va∣risidius, a Romane knight, and my friend, I haue giuen order, that he should come of purpose to finde you out, and that he should informe you of whatso∣euer had occurred. Certainely I felt extreame griefe, seeing others enioyed the possession of praise: But I would attempt no enterprise, determining to prepare my selfe thereunto after such a manner, that I might atchieue some∣thing, which might be worthie of my Consulship, and your expectation. And if Fort•ne deceiue me not, I hope my disseigne will fall out as I would haue it: that euery one, may both now perceiue, and hereafter remember, that I haue giuen great ayde, and assistance to the Commonwealth. I beseech you be fauourable to my dignitie; and en∣deauour, that those rewards may bee yeelded me, which you propounded vnto me in recompence of my com∣mendable labours: which doing, you shall more incite me heereby, to the defence of my countrie. I know that your power herein, is equall to your desire. Be car•full of your health, and loue me, as I loue you.