Letter 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Date
A
early 46BC
2
Q
From
A
Cicero
3
Q
To
A
Terentius Varro
4
Q
Previous events
A
had met with Caesar and they had become reconciled
Cicero delivered two diplomatic speeches requesting Caesar pardon some former enemies
5
Q
makes Varro feel welcome
A
I look forward to deriving comfort from your presence”
6
Q
wants his help
A
“there are ways in which you can help me
7
Q
flatters him
A
“you were wiser than I”
8
Q
Wishes to see him
A
“I am begging to hope that you will be coming to us before long”
9
Q
worried about the state of things
A
“our problems are so vast and various”
10
Q
what he is really interested in
A
talking about books, getting his help perhaps
