1You act in keeping with all the respect you show me in asking so earnestly that I transfer the tribunate, which I obtained for you from that most distinguished man Neratius Marcellus, to your kinsman Caesennius Silvanus. 2For my part, just as it would be most delightful to see you yourself a tribune, so it is no less welcome to see another made one through you. 2Nor do I think it consistent to begrudge the man you wish to advance with honours the credit of family affection, which is finer than all honours. 3I see too that, since it is excellent both to deserve favours and to bestow them, you will win both kinds of praise at once if you give to another what you have yourself deserved.
3Besides, I understand that it will redound to my glory as well if, from this act of yours, it becomes known that my friends can not only hold tribunates but also give them. 4So I gladly comply with your most honourable wish. 4For the name has not yet been entered on the rolls, and so we are free to put Silvanus in your place; 4and I hope your gift will be as welcome to him as mine is to you. 4Farewell.