Letter 7017: If you had been concerned about my humble person, the concern would have shown itself in action.

If you had had any concern for my insignificance, a silence of so long a time would not have persisted, especially since the ill health of my lady your mother, through various rumors, afflicts me in my absence without any relief. For I know that the holy woman is weighed down by this burden alone: that she shows immoderate devotion toward one who does not deserve it. But why do I draw out words bound by the chains of sadness? If heavenly favor has restored her to good health, announce it by letter with all haste. For I await that prosperous things may then be reconciled for me, when I shall have learned that I am together with her. You have learned the cause of my grief; without distinction, after God, grant the remedy. My lord, presenting the dutiful services of greeting to my lord on behalf of me your suppliant, extend the homage that is fitting.