66D

Question 1

Cum properarem atque essem in itinere, praemissis iam legionibus, praeterire tamen non potui quin et scriberem ad te et gratias tibi agerem, etsi hoc et feci saepe et saepius mihi facturus videor.

Answer 1

Although I am in a hurry, I am on the road, I have sent my legions out ahead, but however I could not neglect the opportunity to write to you and thank you, although I have done this often and I seem to myself to be about to do this more often.

Question 2

Ita de me mereris.

Answer 2

You deserve this from me.

Question 3

In primis a te peto, quoniam confido me celeriter ad urbem venturum, ut te ibi videam, ut tuo consilio, gratia, dignitate, ope omnium rerum uti possim.

Answer 3

First of all I seek from you, because I trust that I will come quickly to the city that I see you there so that I may be able to use your advice, favor and prestige, and the help of all (your) resources.

Question 4

Festinationi meae brevitatique littéraux ignosces.

Answer 4

You will pardon my haste and the shortness of my letters.