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 heart full of love and affection  Now I will turn to the rest of your letter. I was delighted  What do you ask, my master? what else at all do I more learned either ask or dream of

166 A.D.

To my Lord Verus Augustus.

Although for a long while past with this ill-health of mine it has been pain and grief for me to live on, yet when I see you return with such great glory gained by your valour, I shall not have lived in vain, nor shall I be loth to live, whatever span of life remains for me. Farewell, my Lord, whom I miss so much. Greet your mother-in-law and your children.

166 A.D.

To my master.

Why should I not picture to myself your joy, my master? Verily I seem to myself to see you hugging me tightly and kissing me many times affectionately

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