Octavius, after some hesitation, concluded that it would be most prudent for him to proceed thither first himself, alone, as a private person, and demand his rights as his uncle's heir, according to the provisions of the will.
He accordingly did so.

He found, on his arrival, that the will, the property, the books and parchments, and the substantial power of the government, were all in Antony's hands.

Antony, instead of putting Octavius into possession of his property and rights, found various pretexts for evasion and delay.

Octavius was too young yet, he said, to assume such weighty responsibilities.

He was himself also too much pressed with the urgency of public affairs to attend to the business of the will.