Trust him.
Proceed with despatch and husband the dowry of your daughter, since it is to be the corner-stone of a new Israel.
Peace to you and yours.

To my wife my affection and my loyalty.
PHILADELPHUS MACCABAEUS.
Nota Bene.

Julian of Ephesus accompanies me.

He is my cousin.

He will in all probability meet your daughter at the Gate.
MACCABAEUS." Slowly the old man rolled the writing.
"He wastes no words," Philip mused.