We have also formerly declared to your Glory that soldiers were ready to come thither; but since your letter had signified that the enemies had gathered and were running about hither, this cause detained them here. But now it has seemed good that a certain number of soldiers be sent thither, whom let your Glory be zealous to admonish and exhort to be ready for the labour. And, an occasion being found, speak with our glorious sons Maurilio and Vitalian, and whatever they, with God's help, shall determine for the advantage of the commonwealth, do.
And if you shall learn that Ariulf—not to say more—is running out either hither or toward the parts of Ravenna, labour upon his rear, as befits brave men, so that your reputation, by the quality of your labour, may profit yet more in the commonwealth, with God's aid. This one thing, however, we admonish above all: that you release without any delay or excuse the household of Malo, and of Adobin, of Vigildus, and of Grussingus, who are known to be with the glorious Maurilio, master of the soldiery, so that the men of the aforesaid man, coming thither, may walk with them without any hindrance.