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And so the consuls, the praetors, the tribunes of the people, the senate,
and all Italy continually begged my safety from you, though I was destitute of relations, and
not fortified by any extensive connections. Lastly, every one who was distinguished by any
great kindnesses and honours from you, when they were brought before you by Italy, not only
expected you to preserve me, but were the asserters, and witnesses, and panegyrists of all my
exploits.
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M. Tullius Cicero. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, literally translated by C. D. Yonge, B. A. London. Henry G. Bohn, York Street, Covent Garden. 1856.
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