Marcus Tullius Cicero

“ In this business I cannot make Out what Pompey really wishes. What his entourage desire everybody sees. Those who are financing the king are openly advancing sums of money against Lentulus. There seems no doubt that the commission has been taken out of Lentulus's hands, to my very great regret, although he has done many things for which I might, if it were not for superior considerations, be justly angry with him. ”

“ If very favourable terms were to be offered, I should perhaps not let it slip About your building I do not fail to press Cyrus. [2] I hope he will do his duty But everything goes on somewhat slowly owing to the prospect of that madman's aedileship. ”