Thematic Bible: Tertullus flatters felix

And when he had been called, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy much peace, and that improvements are in every way and everywhere taking place in this nation through thy foresight, we accept it, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. But not to detain thee too long, I pray thee to hear us, in thy clemency, a few words.