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[7] Ad. M. Caes., iv. 12.

[8] The text is obscure

The affection between them is clear from every page of the

correspondence. A few instances are now given, which were written

at different periods

To MY MASTER.[9]

'This is how I have past the last few days. My sister was

suddenly seized with an internal pain, so violent that I was

horrified at her looks; my mother in her trepidation on that

account accidentally bruised her side on a corner of the wall;

she and we were greatly troubled about that blow. For myself; on

going to rest I found a scorpion in my bed; but I did not lie

down upon him, I killed him first. If you are getting on better,

that is a consolation. My mother is easier now, thanks be to God.

Good-bye, best and sweetest master. My lady sends you greeting.'

[9] Ad M. Caes., v. 8.