He is marked out as one of the earliest of those to pay with their lives for their conspiracy against the Republic.

If possible see that Drusus is seized for some alleged offence, and lodged in prison until the new consuls come into office.

After that time he can work little or no mischief.

Use the uttermost endeavours in this matter; check him and his schemes at all hazards.

I trust your energy and prudence, which your father and Lentulus Crus assure me will not fail.
_Vale!_" [134] _Si vales bene est ego valeo_, written commonly simply S.V.