Letter 72

From your letter, and from the facts themselves, I see that I have been utterly ruined. I ask you not to fail my family in our misery, in whatever they may need from you. As you write, I shall see you soon. Cicero.

Your letter shows me that I am ruined beyond redemption; the facts speak for themselves. I implore you to stand by us in our misfortune, and not to let my family want for your assistance in anything. As you say, I myself shall see you soon.

ex tuis litteris et ex re ipsa nos funditus perisse video. te oro ut quibus in rebus tui mei indigebunt nostris miseriis ne desis. ego te, ut scribis, cito videbo. Cicero