§10.11.1immortalis ago tibi gratias agamque, dum vivam nam relaturum me adfirmare non possum.
I give you immortal thanks and will give them as long as I live; for I cannot affirm that I shall return the favor.
tantis enim tuis officiis non videor mi respondere posse, nisi forte, ut tu gravissime disertissimeque scripsisti, ita sensurus es, ut me referre gratiam putes, cum memoria tenebo.
For I do not seem to be able to respond to your so great kindnesses, unless perchance, as you wrote most weightily and eloquently, you are going to feel in such a way as to think that I am returning the favor when I keep it in memory.
si de fili tui dignitate esset actum, amabilius certe nihil facere potuisses.
If it had been a question of the dignity of your own son, you certainly could have done nothing more lovingly.
primae tuae sententiae infinitis cum muneribus, posteriores ad tempus arbitriumque amicorum meorum compositae, oratio adsidua et perpetua de me, iurgia cum obtrectatoribus propter me notissima mihi sunt.
Your first proposals with infinite benefits, the subsequent ones composed according to the time and judgment of my friends, your constant and continuous speech about me, and your very well-known quarrels with my detractors on my account are well known to me.
non mediocris adhibenda mihi est cura ut rei p. me civem dignum tuis laudibus praestem, in amicitia tua memorem atque gratum.
No ordinary care must be applied by me so that I may present myself to the republic as a citizen worthy of your praises, and in your friendship mindful and grateful.
quod reliquum est, tuum munus tuere et me, si quem esse voluisti eum exitu rebusque cognoscis, defende ac suscipe.
As for what remains, protect your own office and defend and support me, if you recognize me in the outcome and in reality as the kind of man you wished me to be.
§10.11.2Cum Rhodanum copias omnis traiecissem fratremque cum tribus milibus equitum praemisissem, ipse iter ad Mutinam dirigerem, in itinere de proelio facto Brutoque et Mutina obsidione liberatis audivi.
When I had crossed the Rhone with all my forces and had sent my brother ahead with three thousand cavalry, and I myself was directing my march toward Mutina, I heard on the journey about the battle that had taken place and that Brutus and Mutina had been freed from siege.
animadverti nullum alium receptum Antonium reliquiasque, quae cum eo essent, habere nisi in his partibus, duasque ei spes esse propositas, unam Lepidi ipsius, alteram exercitus.
I noticed that Antony and the remnants that were with him had no other retreat except in these parts, and that two hopes were set before him: one of Lepidus himself, the other of his army.
quod quaedam pars exercitus non minus furiosa est quam qui cum Antonio fuerunt, equitatum revocavi; ipse in Allobrogibus constiti, ut proinde ad omnia paratus essem ac res me moneret.
Because a certain part of the army is no less mad than those who were with Antony, I recalled the cavalry; I myself halted among the Allobroges, so that I might be prepared for all things just as the situation should advise me.
si nudus hoc se Antonius confert, facile mi videor per me sustinere posse remque publicam ex vestra sententia administrare, quamvis ab exercitu Lepidi recipiatur; si vero copiarum aliquid secum adducet et si decima legio veterana, quae nostra opera revocata cum reliquis est, ad eundem furorem redierit, tamen ne quid detrimenti fiat dabitur opera a me, idque me praestaturum spero, dum istinc copiae traiciantur coniunctaeque nobiscum facilius perditos opprimant.
If Antony betakes himself here stripped of forces, I think I can easily hold out by myself and administer the republic according to your opinion, even though he should be received by the army of Lepidus; but if he brings some of his forces with him, and if the veteran tenth legion, which was recalled with the rest by our efforts, should return to the same madness, nevertheless effort will be made by me that no harm may be done, and I hope to perform this, until the forces from over there are crossed over and, joined with us, more easily crush the desperate men.
§10.11.3hoc tibi spondeo, mi Cicero, neque animum nec diligentiam mihi defuturam.
I promise you this, my dear Cicero, that neither courage nor diligence will be lacking to me.
cupio me hercules nullam residuam sollicitudinem esse; sed si fuerit, nec animo nec benevolentiae nec patientiae cuiusquam pro vobis cedam. .
By Hercules, I desire that no remaining anxiety should exist; but if there is, I will not yield to anyone's courage, goodwill, or patience on your behalf.
do quidem ego operam ut etiam Lepidum ad huius rei societatem incitem, omniaque ei obsequia polliceor, si modo rem p. respicere volet.
Indeed, I am making an effort to incite even Lepidus to the partnership of this matter, and I promise him all compliance, if only he will be willing to have regard for the republic.
utor in hac re adiutoribus interpretibusque fratre meo et Laterense et Furnio nostro.
In this matter I use as helpers and intermediaries my brother, Laterensis, and our friend Furnius.
non me impedient privatae offensiones quo minus pro rei p. salute etiam cum inimicissimo consentiam: quod si nihil profecero, nihilo minus maximo cum animo et maiore fortasse cum mea gloria vobis satis faciam.
Private offenses will not prevent me from agreeing even with my worst enemy for the safety of the republic; but if I achieve nothing, nevertheless with the greatest courage and perhaps with greater glory of mine, I will satisfy you.
fac valeas meque mutuo diligas.
See that you are well and love me in return.