in Capua and began to raise levies illegally, an act that, as was predictable, took advantage of the Caesarians who were in his favor. César was personally informed of Pompey's actions by Curio, who at that time had finished his term in office. Meanwhile, his place in tribune was occupied by Marco Antonio, who held the position until December. But when the Senate answered him definitively by prohibiting him from competing at the consolate and giving him the option of either withdrawing his troops or becoming a public enemy, he understood that, whatever alternative he chose, he would surrender unarmed into the hands of his political enemies. On the 1st January 49 BC, Marco Antonio read a declaration from Caesar in which the proconsul declared himself a friend