Decimus Junius Juvenalis, while it is uncertain whether he is the son or the foster-son of a wealthy freedman, practiced oratory almost to the middle of his life – more due to his disposition than because he was preparing himself for the philosophical schools or the Forum. Next, having written a satire of a few verses – not unreasonably composed – against the pantomime actor Paris and against one of Paris’ poets, who became arrogant about a six-month military command, [Juvenal] diligently refined this genre of writing...

At that time, Paris was the favorite actor of the palace, and many of his associates were receiving social advancement daily. Therefore Juvenal came under suspicion, just as if he had used astrology to predict the time of the emperor’s death, and immediately - although eighty years old - he was removed from the City (Rome) through appointment to military office and sent to command a cohort encamped in the farthest part of Egypt. This manner of punishment seemed appropriate, since it was proportional to a minor and jocular offense. It is certain that he died within the briefest time due to mental anguish and weariness.