Thematic Bible: Tertullus flatters felix

And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Since through you we enjoy great quietness, and since whatever has been undertaken for this nation has been conducted to a successful issue by your foresight at all times and in all places, we accept it, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. But that I may not detain you longer, I beseech you to hear us, in your clemency, a few words.