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THE great rumors, which, (as I heard) fell out in Rome, on the fe∣stiuall dayes of the goddesse Minerua, by reason of speeches made vnto the people; keepe my minde I assure you, in continuall trouble, because I could neuer heare further of it: and yet that which most grieues me is, that among these sturres, if there be any thing wor∣thie of laughter, I cannot make my selfe merrie with you: for I well know, there are many [th••ngs] but I dare
not write them. One thing I dislike, that you would neuer vouchsafe to cer∣tifie me, what hapned in Rome. Wher∣fore vpon the receipt of this letter, though the prescribed time of my Go∣vernment will be out, yet would I bee glad to meet with yours, to bee truely acquainted with the present state of the Common-wealth: to the end, when I ar••••ue, I may not bee a meere stranger. Your friend Diogenes, a very discreet, and well gou••rn'd man, went from me, with Philo in his company, from Pessi∣nus, to go seeke King Deiotarus, though they know well enough, that he is nei∣ther rich, nor bountifull. Liue in Rome, ô Rufus, that is, in the eie of the world, Men in other places become base, and obscure; who in Rome through indu∣strie, might quickly grow famous. Ha∣uing eu••r knowne thus much, and from my tend••r youth beleeued so, I would I had beene constant in this opinion. To tell you true, I esteeme more of a ••riendly walke, and familiar discourse betweene our selues, then of whatsoe∣uer honor, or profit may accrew from my Prouince. 'Tis questionlesse, that this gouernment will conferre vpon me, the respect, and commendation of in••egritie: and my gaines therein had beene as much, had I remained at Rome. Oh, but you will tell mee of a Tri∣umph: What more glorious Triumph
is there, then to enioy the presence of those things that are most deere vnto me, from which I haue so long beene absent. But I verily hope to see you ••hortly. On my way let me meet with letters, worthie your selfe. Farewell.