s ince nothing is more to be counted upon and more readily given, my master, than the kindly construction you put upon our services in respect to yourself. Write then to my Lord,1 who promises you many letters in return, that you have received his message from me. Add also other tokens of your affection and good-nature, my master, for he rests on them, as he has every reason to do.
For the last two days I have had no respite except such sleep as I have got at night: consequently I have had no time as yet to read your lengthy letter2 to my Lord, but I greedily look forward to an opportunity of doing so to-morrow. Farewell, my most delightful of masters. Love to your grandson.
Fronto to Lucius Verus
163 A.D.
To my Lord Verus Augustus, greeting.3