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Cicero to Publius Silius Vice-Praetor. Epist. 62.

I Remain'd both much engaged vnto you in the cause of A••ilius: for though I came late, yet through your nobilitie, and courtesie, I preseru'd an honoura∣ble Romane knight: And certainly I e∣uer carried this minde, that by reason of the coniunction, and inward amitie, which is betweene me, and our Lamia, you were whollie mine. Wherefore, first I thanke you, because you free'd me from all trouble: and then, I must presumptuously requi••e another kind∣nesse; but I'le be a good pay master for all: for, both at all times, and with all vigilancie, I will obserue you: and will euer haue that care of your selfe, and af∣faires,

that ought to be had of one, to whom I beare a singular affection. I therefore request you, if you wish mee well, that you will make as great an e∣steeme of my brother Q••in••us, as o•• my selfe. And so you shall greatly aug∣ment the greatnesse of your benefit. Farewell.