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am at a greater distance from the business 

 of the town and the interruption of trouble- 

 some clients. All is calm and composed ; which 

 circumstances contribute no less than its clear 

 air and unclouded sky to that health of body 

 and mind I particularly enjoy in this place, 

 both of which I keep in full swing by study 

 and hunting. And indeed there is no place 

 which agrees better with my family, at least I 

 am sure I have not yet lost one (may the ex- 

 pression be allowed ! ) of all those I brought 

 here with me. And may the gods continue 

 that happiness to me, and that honor to my 

 villa. Farewell ! 

 To DOMITIUS APPOUJNARIS. 



