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But I ask this—Who is it who thinks
that it was any crime in Ligarius to have been in Africa? Why, the very man
who himself also wished to be in Africa, and who complains that he was
prevented by Ligarius from going there, and who certainly was in arms and
fought against Caesar. For, O Tubero, what was that drawn sword of yours
doing in the battle of Pharsalia? against whose side was that sword-point of
yours aimed? What was the feeling with which you took up arms? What was your
intention? Where were your eyes? your hands? your eagerness of mind? what
were you desirous of? What were you willing for? I am pressing you too hard.
The young man appears to be moved. I will return to myself. I also was in
arms in the same camp.
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