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Lucius leaves in the summer of 162 to take a ship from Brundisium; Marcus follows him as far as Capua.

Lucius feasts himself in the country houses along his route, and hunts at Apulia.

He falls ill at Canosa, probably afflicted with a mild stroke, and takes to bed.

Marcus makes prayers to the gods for his safety in front of the senate, and hurries south to see him.

Fronto is upset at the news, but is reassured when Lucius sends him a letter describing his treatment and recovery.

In his reply, Fronto urges his pupil to moderate his desires, and recommends a few days of quiet bedrest.

Lucius is better after three days' fasting and a bloodletting.

It was probably only a mild stroke.