Note 6 — CICERO AGAINST CATILINE
Reading edition
: ad—pertinent: “to these I come, which concern not the personal disgrace which attaches to your vices, (which concern) not the embarassment and scandal of your home, but (which concern) the welfare of the state and the life and safety of us all.” —ignominiam: referring to his personal crimes. —difficultatem: his financial difficulties.