Cicero to Publius Le••tulus Vice-consull. Ep. 8.
OF all things which concerne you, what is done, determined, and promised by Pompeius; Emplat••rius shall to the full enforme you: who hath not onely seene, but sollicited them; and that with so much loue, iudgement, and care, that greater of any friend could no wayes be expected. Of the same man you may vnderstand the state of the weale publique, whose shape by pen can hardly be portraied. But let it su••fice you, that the gouernment is in the managing of our acquaintance, and the common opinion is, that in our time it will not be changed. Where∣fore I, as well for the obligation that I haue to Pompeius, as to obey your com∣fortable, and safe Councels; and to maintaine my regained honour, toge∣ther with my prosperitie; I fauour his