A fter I had already closed and sealed the preceding letter, it occurred to me that those who plead in this case—and many seem likely to plead in it—may speak of Herodes in less measured terms. Take care how you think that I alone am concerned in this affair. Farewell, my Lord, and live, that I may be happy. Capreolus, who is now away, and our friend Marcianus1 seem likely to plead; Villianus too, it seems.
Marcus Aurelius to Fronto
? 140–143 A.D.
Hail, my dearest Fronto.