Letter 7026: You have carried out my wishes beyond what I dared to request, and I write to thank you.
Ennodius to Agnellus.
You have carried out my wishes beyond what I dared to request, and I write to thank you. The man who exceeds expectations has earned more than gratitude — he has earned the permanent confidence of those he serves.
You have mine. Farewell.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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