Make the people believe that we have conquered until trustworthy intelligence arrives concerning the fate of Canidius and the army.

When you kiss the children in my name, be very tender with them.

Who knows how soon they may be orphaned?
They already have an unhappy mother; may they be spared the memory of a cowardly one! Trust no one except those whom I left in authority, and Archibius, not even Caesarion or Antyllus.

Provide for having every one whose aid may be valuable to me within reach when I come.

I cannot close with the familiar 'Rejoice'-- the 'Fresh Courage' placed on many a tombstone seems more appropriate.