He had wished to force upon me Cossutia, an heiress, but with little save riches to commend her.

I gained neither riches, political influence, nor family good-will by the marriage.

Sulla was in the fulness of his strength.

I had seen nearly all my friends proscribed, exiled, or murdered.

Sulla bade me put away my wife, and take such a one as he should appoint.