Letter 7022: Ad Bosonem referendarium
XXII. Ad Bosonem referendarium
To Boso the Referendary
As may the Almighty shelter the radiant heights of the king [probably King Chilperic I of the Franks, r.561-584] and may heavenly arms govern his causes; as may divine power preserve lord and servants and may salvation remain for the homeland while he rules; as may the highest, holy creator from on high extend his hand to the peaceful king — as he did before to Peter [the Apostle] — and as may the grace of long kingship accompany you and may you reach fixed joys while he flourishes:
Thus I ask that whoever comes here from me may come to you as quickly as possible, and that through your aid the matter that is pending may be brought quickly to a good result.
You who serve the king with such ability and manage affairs with such skill — please lend that skill to my behalf. A word from you reaches where a letter from me never would.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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