B.C. 46, ÆT. 60.
has written to me to say that Sulpicius's wife Postumia has
been to call on him. As to the daughter of Pompeius
Magnus, I wrote you back word that I wasn't thinking
about her at the present moment. That other lady whom
you mention I think you know. I never saw anything
uglier. But I am soon to be in town. Therefore we'll talk
about it[1].
P.S.—After I had sealed my packet I received your letter. I am glad to hear that Attica is so cheerful; I am sorry for the slight attack.
DI (F VII, 4)
TO M. MARIUS (AT HIS VILLA NEAR STABIÆ)
Cumæ, 16 November
On the 16th[2] I came to my Cuman villa along with your
friend Libo[3], or rather I should say our friend. I think of
going on at once to my Pompeian[4], but I will give you
notice beforehand. I always wish you to be in good health,
but especially while I am here. For you see how much we
are likely to be together. Wherefore, if you have an appointment
with the gout, pray defer it to another day. So
take care to be well and expect me in two or three days'
time.
- ↑ The divorce of Terentia has taken place, and there seems to be a question of choosing a new wife.
- ↑ That is, of the second intercalary month of twenty-eight days in this last year of confusion, answering to 16th of November in the correct calendar.
- ↑ L. Scribonius Libo, whose daughter was married to Sext. Pompeius.
- ↑ Marius's villa looked out on the bay of Stabiæ (vol. i., p. 258) not far from Cicero's Pompeianum.
