LVI (A III, 2)300
To Atticus (At Rome)
Nares Lucanæ, April
B.C. 58, ÆT. 48
The reason for having come this journey is that there was no place where I could be independent except on Sica’s estate,301 especially till the bill is emended,302 and at the same time because I find that from this spot I can reach Brundisium, if you were only with me, but without you I cannot stay in those parts owing to Autronius.303 At present, as I said in my previous letter, if you will come to me, we shall be able to form a plan for the whole business. I know the journey is troublesome, but the whole calamity is full of troubles. I cannot write more, I am so heart-broken and dejected. Take care of your health.
From Nares Lucanæ, 8 April.