certainly see to be very dangerous and such as I might very easily have avoided. However, they will be less grave, if, as is the case at present, they are mitigated by your management and activity. The money is lodged with Egnatius. There, as far as I am concerned, let it remain. The present state of things cannot, I think, last long: so that I shall presently be able to know what it is most necessary to do. I am, however, hard put to it for every kind of thing, because he with whom I am[1] is in straits too, and I have lent him a large sum of money, under the idea that, when things are settled, that measure will be to my honour also.[2]
Yes, please, as before, if there are any persons whom you think ought to have a letter from me, compose one yourself.[3] Remember me to your family. Take care of your health. First and foremost, as you say in your letter, by every means in your power be careful to see that nothing is wanting to her,[4] on whose account you know that I am most unhappy.
From the camp. 13 June.
CCCCX (F XIV, 21)
TO TERENTIA (AT ROME)
Pompey's Camp in Epirus (June)
If you are well, I am glad. I am well. Do your best to
recover. As far as time and circumstance permit, provide
for and conduct all necessary business, and as often as
possible write to me on all points. Good-bye.
