It was plain to all his friendseven to those who were happiest in their wedded livesthat Marcus was a great deal better off single than married.

Marcus was consul, Lucius tribune, and Gaius praetor.

Marcus was now the undisputed lord of the Roman world.

At this time I was not possessed of a single farthing, and was obliged to borrow money from the Russian and Tartar merchants, at a high interest, to supply our urgent necessities, for which Marcus became my bondsman.

Marcus is very kind (but very ill, poor fellow); but I shall like to see you, Jack.