Parentalia XXII. — Severus Censor Julianus, Joint Father-in-Law

Ye ancients of the Calpurnian name, cease to think Frugi the peculiar glory of your clan. No more let Cato vaunt himself as the one and only "Censor," nor Aristides pride himself as sole owner of the title of "The Just." For any man who has been wise and who has followed honour and good faith would rank you. Censor, as his peer. Stern and yet kindly, just and merciful withal, you had the art to blend mildness with severity. Though I was unacquainted with you and unallied in blood, yet you desired to join our houses in alliance. Doubtless you pictured my nature to yourself in such a form as to reflect some image of your own character; or at that time Fortune so turned her wheel that such a worthy wish weighed down the balance of Destiny. If you feel aught at all amidst the shades, the thought must cheer you, that God has willed that which you had hoped might be.