1But so that my speech may end where it began, we all give you the greatest thanks, Gaius Caesar, and feel greater still. 1For all feel the same, as you could perceive from the prayers and tears of all. 1But since it is not necessary for all to speak standing, they wish it to be said at least by me, for whom it is in a way necessary, and I understand that what is fitting, now that Marcus Marcellus has been restored by you to this order, to the Roman people and to the commonwealth, is being done. 1For I perceive that all are rejoicing, not as over the safety of one man alone but as over the safety of all.
34But as for what belongs to the highest goodwill — and my goodwill towards him has always been known to all, so that I would scarcely yield to Gaius Marcellus, his excellent and most loving brother, and indeed to no one except him — since I showed it by anxiety, care and toil for as long as there was doubt about his safety, surely at this time, freed from great cares, troubles and griefs, I ought to show it. 34And so, Gaius Caesar, I thank you in such a way that, though I have been not only preserved by you in every respect but also honoured, yet to your countless kindnesses to me alone — something I did not think could now happen — a great crowning addition has been made by this act of yours.