Letter 2045: From Bishop Ruricius to the lord Hispanus.
From Bishop Ruricius to the lord Hispanus.
I give thanks that by sending us the spoils of the Dordogne, you have proven the sincerity of your devotion toward me. Your love delights me even more than the delicacies — for with the food we satisfy the hunger of the body, but with your affection we nourish a hunger that never ends. So we give thanks for both your love and your gift, and in return we send our warmest greetings and pray for your health. Since you are kind enough to inquire about ours, know that we are well, by God's mercy.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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