Yet since thou hast summoned the Most High as a witness and He hears me, I, too, will not withhold one iota of the truth.

The Lord Himself has summoned me to the office of commander of the fighting-men which thou dost desire to commit to me.

It was done through Miriam, thy wife, and is my due.

Yet I recognize thy willingness to yield thy dignity to me as a praiseworthy deed, since I know how hard it is for a man to resign power, especially in favor of a younger one whom he does not love.

Thou hast done this, and I am grateful.