On the Ceremonies of the Byzantine Court

amicably, according to his nature. He taught me that it was not his province, as I had supposed, but he recommended Salomonides to carry out the tasks I desired. To describe how diligently and accurately he undertook this labor, how strenuously he strove to ensure that the copy he prepared for me emerged more refined than the archetype itself by removing the many errors that had clung to the hurried Reiske, and how many proofs of erudition he provided in the whole affair, would be a long story. To be silent about the merits of such an outstanding young man would be a sin. Werlauff, a most distinguished man, granted the freest use of the Reiskian books so that they could be transcribed with such accuracy. I am both glad that my plans seemed worthy of his support, and I consider it a great honor to myself. I ask him to allow the fullest thanks to be given to him, and to listen with a fair ear to me as I congratulate the library, which I cherish with old affection, on having such a curator. As for you, most distinguished men, fare well and keep the favor with which you have honored me perpetual.