He had already adopted into the imperial family Caius and Lucius, the two sons of Agrippa; and to see them, even before they had put on the manly gown, considered as princes of the Roman youth, and marked out as future consuls, was his ardent desire; though, for political reasons, he chose to disguise his sentiments. To obtain those honours for his family was the wish of his heart; while, under a show of coy reluctance, he seemed to reject them. Agrippa departed this life, and in a short time after his two sons were cut off;
Zeren Gaio eta Luzio, Agriparen semeak, Zesarren familian sarrarazi baitzituen, eta, oraindik haur-toga utzi gabe, gaztetasunaren printze eta kontsul izendatu nahi izan zituen gartsuki, zaputz-plantak egin arren.