Bitter and embarassed

It is interesting that Rutilius spends so much time discussing his friend's position in terms of being his own former position. Rutilius emphasizes that his friends has his position by referring to the position as "meo honori" (ln. 467) and "meae togae" (468). Rutilius also takes the time to metion that the "boy" had not paid the "expectatos annos"(ln. 469). There definitely seems to be some bitterness, but also embarrassment in Rutilius' lack of political office. It just seems strange that Rutilius devotes so much time to talking about his friends office and not so much about his friend himself. Rutilius has earlier mentioned his friends office and at that time also mentions that much of his (Rutilius') life has already passed; Rutilius has paid the "expectos annos" and yet he is currently without an office.