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At present one consolation supports me,
that no exertion that affection, or that zeal, or that gratitude could
possibly make, has been wanting on my part to promote your interest, O Titus
Annius. For your sake I have courted the enmity of powerful citizens; I have
repeatedly exposed my person and my life to the weapons of your enemies; I
have thrown myself as a suppliant at the feet of many for your sake; I have
considered my fortunes and those of my children as united with yours in the
time of your necessities. Lastly, on this very day, if any violence is
prepared against you, or any struggle, or any danger of death, I claim my
share in that. What remains now? What is there that I can say, or that I can
do in return for your services to me, except considering whatever fortune is
yours mine also? I do not object, I do not refuse so to consider it. And I
entreat you, O judges, either to add to the kindnesses which you have
already conferred on me by granting me this man's safety, or else to take
notice that they will all perish in his fall.
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