_ 233 _ heart I wish you to remain always great and respected, for your position is high. I wish to let you know that at a good time, one of my servants went in search of that great lord, who is praised and chosen by kings, your great governor and commander-in-chief, who is the pride of all Christian governors. My men went to him, and he honoured them greatly, showing them love and friendship; he helped them, dealt with their business, and sent them back to me. There is no doubt that he did this out of love, a love which up to then was absent from our hearts (this may have also the following meaning: a love which up to then our hearts thought he did not feel). But owing to him we charged our minds, for he declared his love as clearly as the sun shines. For this reason, I have sent Coge Alian my ambassador, to re-affirm and fortify our love and friendship, as you may think fit. Let there always be a good friendship, between us and our messengers, let our letters come and go at all times, and let there always be a bond of love, The letter addressed to the governor, likewise in the Persian language, ran as follows: "To the great lord and holder of powers pride of governors, great among those who belong to the Law of the Messiah; great knight, strong lion of the sea, man with a great heart; Lord
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