VII ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Arpinum, Apr or May, B.C. 56
Nothing could be more à propos than your letter, which has relieved me about the dear child Quintus very greatly. Chaerippus had come two hours earlier with the wildest tales. As to your news about Apollonius, confound him! A Greek to go bankrupt and
127. Ferrei, согласно Кайзеру, содержит намек на Железный век Гесиода; однако другие понимают это просто как «черствые», «бессердечные».
что и римским всадникам! Ибо Теренций действовал по праву. Насчет Метелла —
Odyssey xxii, 412
οὐχ ὁσίη φθιμένοισιν,
sed tamen multis annis civis nemo erat mortuus qui quidem.... Tibi nummi meo periculo sint. Quid enim vereris quemcumque [128] heredem fecit, nisi Publium fecit. Verum fecit non improbiorem, quam fuit ipse. [129] Quare in hoc thecam nummariam non retexeris, in aliis eris cautior.
Мои поручения касательно дома ты выполнишь, расставишь стражу, напомнишь Милону. В Арпине невероятный шум из-за Латерия. Что и говорить, я огорчен;
Odyssey i, 271
ὁ δὲ οὐκ ἐμπάζετο μύθων.
В остальном же — позаботься также о мальчике Цицероне и люби его, как ты это делаешь.
VIII ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Scr. Anti m. Apr. aut Mai. a. 698
Многое в твоем письме доставило мне удовольствие, но ничто так не порадовало, как блюдо тиротариха. Ибо что до того мелкого долга, о котором ты пишешь,
μήπω μέγ’ εἴπῃς, πρὶν τελευτήσαντ’ ἴδῃς.
Aedificati tibi in agris nihil reperio. In oppido est quiddam, de quo est dubium, sitne venale, ac proximum quidem nostris aedibus. Hoc scito, Antium Buthrotum esse Romae, ut Corcyrae illud tuum. Nihil quietius, nihil alsius, nihil amoenius.
Εἴη μοὶ οὗτος φίλος οἶκος.[130]
128. quemcumque издатели: quaecunque M.
129. improbiorem quam Müller: improbe (corr. to improbi) quemquam M. Чтение всего отрывка от qui quidem весьма неопределенно.
130. Εἴη—οἶκος Peerlkamp: ΕΙΜΗΙϹΗΤΩ ΦΙΛΟ Ϲ ΚΟϹ M.
think he has the same privilege as a Roman knight! For of course Terentius was within his rights. As to Metellus “de mortuis nil nisi bonum,” still for years no citizen has died who——For your money I will go bail. Why should you fear, whoever he has appointed his heir, unless it were Publius? However, he has chosen an heir no worse than himself: so you won’t have to open your coffers over this business, and you will be more careful another time.
You will attend to my instructions about the house, hire some guards and give Milo a hint. There is a tremendous outcry here at Arpinum about Laterium. [131] Of course I am much distressed about it: but “little he recked my rede.” For the rest, look after little Quintus with the affection you always show towards him.
VIII ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Antium, Apr. or May, B.C. 56
Your letter contained many delightful passages, but nothing to beat the “plate of red herrings.” For as to what you say about the little debt, “don’t holloa till you are out of the wood.” [132]
I can’t find anything like a country house for you. In the town there is something, and quite close to me too, but it is not certain if it is for sale. Let me tell you that Antium is the Buthrotum of Rome, and just what your Buthrotum is to Corcyra. Nothing could be quieter or fresher or prettier: “this be my own
131. Поместье К. Цицерона в Арпине. Он, судя по всему, отвел в сторону русло ручья, вызвав неудовольствие соседей.
132. Букв.: «Не хвались, пока не увидишь врага мертвым». Из утраченной пьесы Софокла.
Postea vero quam Tyrannio mihi libros disposuit, mens addita videtur meis aedibus. Qua quidem in re mirifica opera Dionysi et Menophili tui fuit. Nihil venustius quam illa tua pegmata, postquam mi sillybis [133] libros illustrarunt. Vale. Et scribas ad me velim de gladiatoribus, sed ita, bene si rem gerunt; non quaero, male si se gessere.
VIIIa CICERO ATTICO SAL.
Scr. auctumno anni 698
Apenas vix discesserat, cum epistula. Quid ais? Putasne fore ut legem non ferat? Dic, oro te, clarius; vix enim mihi exaudisse videor. Verum statim fac ut sciam, si modo tibi est commodum. Ludis quidem quoniam dies est additus, eo etiam melius hic eum diem cum Dionysio conteremus. De Trebonio prorsus tibi adsentior. De Domitio
De Trebonio prorsus tibi adsentior. De Domitio
σύκῳ, μὰ τὴν Δήμητρα, σῦκον οὐδὲ ἕν
οὕτως ὅμοιον γέγονεν,
quam est ista περίστασις nostrae, vel quod ab isdem, vel quod praeter opinionem, vel quod viri boni nusquam; unum dissimile, quod huic merito. Nam de ipso casu nescio an illud melius. Quid enim hoc miserius, quam eum, qui tot annos, quot habet, designatus consul fuerit, fieri consulem non posse, praesertim cum aut solus aut certe non plus quam cum altero petat? Si vero id est, quod nescio an sit, ut non minus longas iam in codicillorum fastis futurorum consulum paginulas habeat quam factorum,
133. mi sillybis издатели: misit M: sit tibi NP: sit tibae Zl.
sweet home.” Since Tyrannio has arranged my books, the house seems to have acquired a soul: and your Dionysius and Menophilus were of extraordinary service. Nothing could be more charming than those bookcases of yours now that the books are adorned with title-slips. Farewell. Please let me know about the gladiators: but only if they are behaving well; if not, I don’t want to know.
VIIIa ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Autumn, B.C. 56
Апенат едва успел уйти, как пришло твое письмо. Что ты говоришь? Ты думаешь, он не внесет свой закон? Умоляю, говори яснее; мне кажется, я едва расслышал. Но сделай так, чтобы я узнал об этом немедленно, если тебе только удобно. Ну а раз играм добавили еще один день, тем лучше: мы проведем этот день здесь с Дионисием.
About Trebonius I heartily agree with you. As for Domitius, his dénouement was as like mine as two peas; the same persons had a hand in it, it was equally unexpected, and the conservative party deserted us both. There is only one point of difference: he deserved his fate. Perhaps my fall was the less hard to bear. For what could be more humiliating than for one, who all his life long has looked forward to the consulship as his birth-right, to fail to obtain it—and that too when there is no one or at most only one other candidate standing against him? But, if it is true that our friend [134] has in his note-books as many pages of names of future consuls as of past, then
134. Помпей.
quid illo miserius nisi res publica, in qua ne speratur quidem melius quicquam?
De Natta ex tuis primum scivi litteris; oderam hominem. De poëmate quod quaeris, quid, si cupiat effugere? quid? sinas? De Fabio Lusco quod eram exorsus, homo peramans semper nostri fuit nec mihi umquam odio. Satis enim acutus et permodestus ac bonae frugi. Eum, quia non videbam, abesse putabam: audivi ex Gavio hoc Firmano Romae esse hominem et fuisse adsiduum. Percussit animum. Dices: “Tantulane causa?” Permulta ad me detulerat non dubia de Firmanis fratribus. Quid sit, quod se a me removit, si modo removit, ignoro.
De eo, quod me mones, ut et πολιτικῶς me geram et τὴν ἔξω [135] γραμμὴν teneam, ita faciam. Sed opus est maiore prudentia. Quam a te, ut soleo, petam. Tu velim ex Fabio, si quem habes aditum, odorere et istum convivam tuum degustes et ad me de his rebus et de omnibus cotidie scribas. Ubi nihil erit, quod scribas, id ipsum scribito. Cura ut valeas.
IX ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Scr. Neapoli IV K. Mai. a. 699
Sane velim scire, num censum impediant tribuni diebus vitiandis (est enim hic rumor) totaque de censura quid agant, quid cogitent. Nos hic cum
135. ἔξω Manutius: εω M.
Домиций имеет лишь одного соперника в своих несчастьях — само государство, которое перестало даже надеяться на лучшие дни.
Твое письмо было первым, откуда я узнал о Натте; я всегда терпеть не мог этого человека. Что ты спрашиваешь о моей поэме? Ну а что, если она стремится выпорхнуть наружу? Что? Позволишь? То, с чего я начал о Фабии Луске: он всегда был горячим поклонником моей персоны, и он никогда не был мне противен. Ибо он достаточно умен, весьма скромен и надежен. Поскольку я его не видел, я думал, что его нет в городе; но я услышал от некоего Гавия из Ферма, что этот человек находится в Риме и был здесь постоянно. Меня это поразило. Ты скажешь: «Неужели из-за такой мелочи?» Он принес мне множество несомненных известий о братьях из Ферма; в чем причина того, что он отдалился от меня — если он действительно отдалился, — я не представляю.
Твоему совету вести себя политически грамотно и не держаться слишком близко к краю [136] я последую; но мне потребуется больше благоразумия, чем есть у меня самого. Поэтому, как обычно, я обращусь за ним к тебе. Пожалуйста, выспроси у Фабия всё, что сможешь, если у тебя есть к нему подход, «распробуй» этого твоего сотрапезника и пиши мне об этих вопросах и обо всем остальном ежедневно. Когда писать будет абсолютно нечего, напиши об этом самом. Береги себя.
IX ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Naples, Apr. 27, B.C. 55
I should much like to know whether the tribunes are hindering the census by declaring days void—for there is a rumour to that effect—and what is happening about the census in general and what people are
136. Букв.: «Держись внешней линии» в гонках на колесницах.
Pompeio fuimus. Multa mecum de re publica sane sibi displicens, ut loquebatur (sic est enim in hoc homine dicendum), Syriam spernens, Hispaniam iactans, hic quoque, ut loquebatur; et, opinor, usquequaque, de hoc cum dicemus, sit hoc quasi καὶ τόδε Φωκυλίδου. Tibi etiam gratias agebat, quod signa componenda suscepisses; in nos vero suavissime hercule est effusus. Venit etiam ad me in Cumanum a se. Nihil minus velle mihi visus est quam Messallam consulatum petere. De quo ipso si quid scis, velim scire.
Quod Lucceio scribis te nostram gloriam commendaturum, et aedificium nostrum quod crebro invisis, gratum. Quintus frater ad me scripsit se, quoniam Ciceronem suavissimum tecum haberes, ad te Nonis Maiis venturum. Ego me de Cumano movi ante diem V Kal. Maias. Eo die Neapoli apud Paetum. Ante diem IIII Kal. Maias iens in Pompeianum bene mane haec scripsi.
X ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Scr. in Cumano IX K. Mai. a. 699
Puteolis magnus est rumor Ptolomaeum esse in regno. Si quid habes certius, velim scire. Ego hic pascor bibliotheca Fausti. Fortasse tu putabas his
thinking. I met Pompey here; and he told me a lot of political news. He was very dissatisfied with himself, as he said—for that is a necessary proviso in his case. Of Syria he expressed a very low opinion, while he runs down [137] Spain—with the same proviso “as he said,” which I think must be inserted everywhere when he is mentioned, like the tag “this too is by Phocylides.” To you he expressed his thanks for undertaking the arrangement of the statues, and he laid himself out to be most uncommonly pleasant to me. He even came to visit me in my house at Cumae. The last thing he seemed to wish was that Messalla should stand for the consulship: and if you have any information on that point, I should like to know it.
I am most grateful to you for saying that you will recommend me as a subject for a panegyric to Lucceius and for your frequent visits to my house. My brother Quintus has written that he will pay you a visit on the 7th of May since you have his dear child with you. I left my villa at Cumae on the 26th of April, spent that night with Paetus at Naples, and am writing this very early in the morning of the 27th on my way to my place at Pompeii.
X ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Cumae, Apr. 22, B.C. 55
Puteoli is full of the report that Ptolemy is restored. If you have more definite news, I should like to know it. Here I am feasting on Faustus’
137. Следуя Мануцию и Тирреллу. Однако другие переводят iactans как «восхваляя».
rebus Puteolanis et Lucrinensibus. Ne ista quidem desunt. Sed mehercule a ceteris oblectationibus deseror et voluptatibus propter rem publicam. Sic litteris sustentor et recreor maloque in illa tua sedecula, quam habes sub imagine Aristotelis, sedere quam in istorum sella curuli tecumque apud te ambulare quam cum eo, quocum video esse ambulandum. Sed de illa ambulatione fors viderit, aut si qui est, qui curet, deus; nostram ambulationem et Laconicum eaque, quae Cyrea sint, velim, quod poterit, invisas et urgeas Philotimum, ut properet, ut possim tibi aliquid in eo genere respondere, Pompeius in Cumanum Parilibus venit. Misit ad me statim qui salutem nuntiaret. Ad eum postridie mane vadebam, cum haec scripsi.
XI ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Scr. in Cumano ex. m. Mai. a. 699
Delectarunt me epistulae tuae, quas accepi uno tempore duas ante diem V Kal. Perge reliqua. Gestio scire ista omnia. Etiam illud cuius modi sit, velim perspicias; potes a Demetrio. Dixit mihi Pompeius Crassum a se in Albano exspectari ante diem IIII Kal.; is cum venisset, Romam eum [138] et se statim venturos, ut rationes cum publicanis putarent. Quaesivi, gladiatoribusne. Respondit, antequam inducerentur. Id cuius modi sit, aut nunc, si scies, aut cum is Romam venerit, ad me mittas velim.
138. eum добавлено Лехманном.
library. Perhaps you thought it was on the attractions of Puteoli and the Lucrine lakes. Well, I have them too. But upon my word the more I am deprived of other enjoyments and pleasures on account of the state of politics, the more support and recreation do I find in literature. And I would rather be in that niche of yours under Aristotle’s statue than in their curule chair, and take a walk with you at home than have the company which I see will be with me on my path. But my path I leave to fate or god; if there be any god that looks after these things. Please have a look at my garden path and my Spartan bath and the other things which are in Cyrus’ province, when you can, and urge Philotimus to make haste, so that I may have something in that line to match yours. Pompey came to his place at Cumae on the Parilia: and at once sent a man to me with his compliments. I am going to call on him on the morning following, as soon as I have written this letter.
XI ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Cumae, May, B.C. 55
I was delighted with your two letters which I received together on the 26th. Go on with the story. I am longing to hear the whole of it. I should also like you to look into the meaning of this: you can find out from Demetrius. Pompey told me he was expecting Crassus at his house at Alba on the 27th: and as soon as he arrived they were going to Rome together to settle accounts with the tax-gatherers. I asked, “During the show of gladiators?” And he answered, “Before it begins,” Please let me know what this means, either at once, if you know, or when he gets to Rome.
Nos hic voramus litteras cum homine mirifico (ita mehercule sentio) Dionysio, qui te omnesque vos salutat.
Οὐδὲν γλυκύτερον ἢ πάντ’ εἰδέναι. Quare ut homini curioso ita perscribe ad me, quid primus dies, quid secundus, quid censores, quid Appius, quid illa populi Appuleia; denique etiam, quid a te fiat, ad me velim scribas. Non enim, ut vere loquamur, tam rebus novis quam tuis litteris delector.
Ego mecum praeter Dionysium eduxi neminem, nec metuo tamen, ne mihi sermo desit: ita ab isto puero [139] delector. Tu Lucceio nostrum librum dabis. Demetri Magnetis tibi mitto, statim ut sit, qui a te mihi epistulam referat.
XII ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Scr. m. Mai. a. 699
Egnatius Romae est. Sed ego cum eo de re Halimeti vehementer Anti egi. Graviter se acturum cum Aquilio confirmavit. Videbis ergo hominem, si voles. Macroni vix videor praesto esse posse; Idibus enim auctionem Larini video et biduum praeterea. Id tu, quoniam Macronem tanti facis, ignoscas mihi velim. Sed, si me diligis, postridie Kal. cena apud me cum Pilia. Prorsus id facies. Kalendis cogito in hortis Crassipedis quasi in deversorio cenare. Facio fraudem senatus consulto. Inde domum cenatus, ut sim mane
139. ita ab isto puero Мадвиг: abs te opere codd.
I am devouring literature here with that extraordinary person—for upon my soul I really think he is extraordinary—Dionysius, who sends his respects to you and all your family.
«Нет ничего слаще, чем знать всё». Поэтому, удовлетворяя мое любопытство, подробно опиши мне, как прошел первый день, как второй, что делают цензоры, что Аппий, что та народная Аппулея; наконец, прошу тебя, напиши и о том, что делаешь ты сам. Ибо, по правде говоря, меня увлекают не столько политические новости, сколько твои письма.
I did not bring anyone away with me except Dionysius; yet I have no fear of feeling the lack of conversation: I find the youth so entertaining. You will give my book to Lucceius. I am sending you one by Demetrius of Magnesia, so that there may be a messenger handy to bring back your answer at once.
XII ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
May, B.C. 55
Egnatius is at Rome: but I pleaded Halimetus’ cause strongly with him at Antium. He assured me he would speak seriously to Aquilius. You can look him up, if you like. I hardly think I can keep the appointment with Macro: for I see that the auction at Larinum is on the 15th and the two following days. Pray forgive me, since you think so highly of Macro. But as you love me, dine with me on the 2nd, and bring Pilia with you. You absolutely must. On the 1st I am thinking of dining in Crassipes’ gardens in lieu of an inn; and so I cheat the senatorial decree. [141] From there I shall proceed home
140. Клодий, в сравнении с Аппулеем Сатурниниом.
141. Обязывающее сенаторов посещать заседания, если они находятся в Риме.
praesto Miloni. Ibi te igitur videbo et permanebo. [142] Domus te nostra tota salutat.
XIII ЦИЦЕРОН АТТИКУ, ПРИВЕТСТВИЕ.
Scr. in Tusculano m. Nov. post XVII K. Dec. a. 699
Nos in Tusculanum venisse a. d. XVII Kal. Dec video te scire. Ibi Dionysius nobis praesto fuit Romae a. d. XIIII Kal. volumus esse. Quid dico “volumus”? immo vero cogimur. Milonis nuptiae. Comitiorum non nulla opinio est. Ego, ut sit rata, [143] afuisse me in altercationibus, quas in senatu factas audio fero non moleste. Nam aut defendissem, quod non placeret, aut defuissem, cui non oporteret. Sed mehercule velim res istas et praesentem statum rei publicae, et quo animo consules ferant hunc σκυλμόν, scribas ad me quantum pote. Valde sum ὀξύπεινος, et, si quaeris, omnia mihi sunt suspecta. Crassum quidem nostrum minore dignitate aiunt profectum paludatum quam olim aequalem eius L. Paulum, item iterum consulem. O hominem nequam! De libris oratoriis factum est a me diligenter. Diu multumque in manibus fuerunt. Describas licet. Illud etiam te rogo, τὴν παροῦσαν κατάστασιν τυπωδῶς, ne istuc hospes veniam.