Baths of naturally-tepid water gave him great pleasure.

Being passionately fond of swimming, he became so dexterous that none could be compared with him.

He invited not only his sons, but also his friends, the grandees of his court, and sometimes even the soldiers of his guard, to bathe with him, insomuch that there were often a hundred and more persons bathing at a time.

When age arrived he made no alteration in his bodily habits; but, at the same time, instead of putting away from him the thought of death, he was much taken up with it, and prepared himself for it with stern severity.

He drew up, modified, and completed his will several times over.