On the Bishops of Gubbio

Will be permitted to follow the ancient custom and to offer and dedicate these few spoils of the Muses to You, after MANY VOWS have been undertaken from the heart, which You, unless I am greatly mistaken, will receive more willingly, in accordance with Your singular humanity, than great princes of old were accustomed to receive SOLID GOLD COINS original: "AURI OBRYZIACI SOLIDOS", refined pure gold coins. AND MANY NEW YEAR'S GIFTS original: "STRENASQUE", a traditional gift given at the beginning of the year. GIVEN AT THE BEGINNINGS OF JANUARY under good auspices by devoted peoples.

Your most humble and most devoted servant
Mauro Sarti, Camaldolese Monk