ROME,JULY
I HAVE to inform you that on the day of the election of L.lulius Caesar and C.Marcius Figulus to the consulship,I had an addition to my family in the shape of a baby boy.Terentia doing well.
Why such a time without a letter from you?I have already written to you fully about my circumstances.At this present time I am considering whether to undertake the defence of my fellow candidate,Catiline.We have a jury to our minds with full consent of the prosecutor.I hope that if he is acquitted he will be more closely united with me in the conduct of our canvass;but if the result he otherwise I shall bear it with resignation.Your early return is of great importance to me,for there is a very strong idea prevailing that some intimate friends of yours,persons of high rank,will be opposed to my election.To win me their favour I see that I shall want you very much.Wherefore be sure to be in Rome in January,as you have agreed to be.
