From your brother to Quintus,

Little brother Rome is awash with rumours that talk about a huge defeat by the Parthians and a new relief force on the way. Caesar is likely to have request for help soon and as my legate in Cilicia and with experience with the Romans you are like lo be asked as well. Please, despite your need to win glory DO NOT ACCEPT any commissions. This is not likely to be won easily and I need you close to Caesar's side.

Please can you also let him know that I am looking into a lex provincia for the area he has conquered, but after a look at the map let a split into different area seems apt.

More important. I understand both Cicerones juniores are with you at the moment. I would like Quintus to stand this year as moneyer - its a good start for a political career and as I will be running as consul, this could be a good idea.

Also could you see if you could find some interesting animals for me - following your advide I want to give a small gladiatorial show to win the masses and it would be nice to get something interesting like a boar or a bear to show up - but no elks. I mean it.

Look forward to hearing from you
MTC