But the author of the removal of Lygia is Petronius.

Indicate to me a method against him, indicate the influences to which he yields, and use besides with him all the eloquence with which friendship for me of long standing can inspire thee." "Petronius and I," answered Seneca, "are men of two opposite camps; I know of no method against him, he yields to no man's influence.

Perhaps with all his corruption he is worthier than those scoundrels with whom Nero surrounds himself at present.

But to show him that he has done an evil deed is to lose time simply.

Petronius has lost long since that faculty which distinguishes good from evil.