Avitus the bishop to Gregory the bishop. I rather ascribe it to my own sins that the weakness of the body has hindered you from carrying out your most devout intention, although your accustomed graciousness has attended us with prayer and oblation. Wherefore, rendering the duties of greeting by means of this servant page, I give thanks beyond what I am able to express in speech, because, though you were thirsting with full longing for our festival, you have refreshed us by your outlay even if you did not satisfy us by your presence.