Letter 22: To Anastasius [one of Synesius's closest friends, an important courtier in Constantinople and tutor to the children...
To Anastasius [one of Synesius's closest friends, an important courtier in Constantinople and tutor to the children of Emperor Arcadius].
I am overjoyed — and for what reason, do you think? From the bottom of my heart I rejoice to hear that those golden children have by imperial decree become legally your own. This is the most wonderful news. May you enjoy them for many years.
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