Letters to Atticus Passage 5

mihi nemo est amicior nec iucundior nec carior Attico; cuius antea res solum familiaris agebatur eaque magna, nunc accessit etiam existimatio, ut quod consecutus est magna et industria et gratia et vivo Caesare et mortuo id te adiuvante obtineat. quod si a te erit impetratum, sic velim existimes me de tua liberalitate ita interpretaturum ut tuo summo beneficio me adfectum iudicem. ego quae te velle quaeque ad. te pertinere arbitrabor studiose diligenterque curabo. da operam ut valeas.

No one is a closer, more agreeable, or dearer friend to me than Atticus. Previously only his private fortune was at stake, and that to a great extent; now his reputation has also become involved. With your assistance, let him retain what he secured through great industry and influence both while Caesar lived and after his death. If this request is granted by you, I should like you to understand that I shall interpret your generosity as a supreme service rendered to me personally. Whatever I think you desire or concerns your interests, I shall attend to zealously and carefully. Take care to keep well.

Personne ne m’est plus attaché, plus agréable ni plus cher qu’Atticus. Auparavant, seuls ses biens, qui sont considérables, étaient en jeu ; désormais, sa réputation s’y ajoute : il faut qu’avec ton aide il conserve ce qu’il a obtenu par son grand zèle et son influence, du vivant de César comme après sa mort. Si tu nous accordes cette demande, je veux que tu saches que j’interpréterai ta générosité comme un immense bienfait personnel. De mon côté, je prendrai avec zèle et diligence soin de tout ce que je penserai conforme à tes désirs et à tes intérêts. Veille à ta santé.