 In dedicating his "Georgics" May even turned to a fellow alumnus of his old college, Sir Christopher Gardiner, a well-known Catholic philanderer who left shortly afterwards for the New World – hardly the best prospective patron.May's fortunes probably improved towards the end of the decade.In 1630 a seven-book "Continuation" of Lucan appeared, in which May took the narrative up to Caesar's assassination in March 44 BC; it was republished in 1633 and 1650.