Even those who were desirous of making him considerable presents were obliged to intrust them to those who seemed to be most in his confidence, for no one was permitted to approach or converse with him, except when he was hurrying to or returning from the Emperor.

Even then he did not slacken his pace, but walked on hastily, for fear that those who approached him might waste his time without paying for it.

Such was the manner in which Justinian dealt with the Quaestorship..