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 plate perforated so as to indicate the first four letters of his name. After his coronation he married Lupicina; and the populace, while accepting her as his consort, renamed her Euphemia. On his accession Justin promoted his nephew to the rank of Patrician and Nobilissimus; and Justinian became so closely associated with his uncle that he was generally regarded as the predominant partner in ruling the state. But the Emperor was jealous of his authority, and when the Senate petitioned that the younger man should be formally recognized as his colleague, he grasped his robe and answered, "Be on your guard against any young man having the right to wear this garment." Owing to the suddenness of their elevation both princes were ignorant of the routine of government, a circumstance which rendered the position of Proclus, the Quaestor or private adviser of the crown, peculiarly influential during this reign. *