Pandora: The Noblest Gift of God

Among all of them, however, honorable and highly learned Mr. Dr. Ruland, my especially gracious master and patron, I could find no one more suitable than you, as you still hold this art in some regard. I cannot sufficiently praise the great kindness you showed me when I was in Lauingen last year, let alone thank you for it. Furthermore, I was not a little moved by the great friendship that I have sensed and clearly observed between you and the honorable and highly learned Mr. Nicolaus Reusner, Doctor of Both Laws civil and canon law and Rector of the schools, my highly beloved cousin.

Therefore, my diligent and urgent request reaches you, Mr. Doctor...