Letter 5012: It wouldn't be right to let the kinswoman of the holy philosopher Asclepiades leave without a letter from me.
It wouldn't be right to let the kinswoman of the holy philosopher Asclepiades leave without a letter from me. His distinction demands that someone under his eminent care be entrusted to your patronage. I don't think a long speech is necessary — the mere thought of her distinguished guardian should commend her to your kindness without anyone having to ask.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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