_ 526 _ a great and just king who, in truth, offers the good advice that you do not depart from what I say to you, because my intention and my business on this journey is for no-one else but the cruel,misguided Franks, to wipe them from the face of the earth, destroy their houses and scatter them so that their name no longer exists anywhere. You must join me immediately so that they may not find shelter in my land,because it is not right for you to turn away from the great honour that brings so much benefit to your reputation and brings peace of mind. I who am your friend, will be the third most important person after you and the King. Do not reject my counsel as I am your friend and my people are to go from [Carna] to Basra. Listen to my advice because I am awaiting your reply. I received two letters from you by my factor,with which I was delighted, both because of the consideration that you showed by giving me an account of the arrival of those vile people and by the confidence you have in our friendship. It is quite right for you to have it since, up to now, no one has regretted having us as friends in this region where we live. If these evil people, because of their need of your help and favour, write to you in terms full of deceit disguised by sweet words, the benefits that the Kings of Aden and Kamaran will receive can be foreseen.
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