LETTER LXXXVI. 

S. Ambrose speaks briefly in praise of Priscus.

AMBROSE TO SIRICIUS.

1. When Priscus, my friend and co-equal in age, was coming here, you gave him a letter to me, and now that he is returning I give him the reply which I send both to duty and affection. By this service he has recompensed us both, for he has given me yours, and you mine, and therefore ought to reag the reward of this his service by an increase of favour.

Farewell, my brother; love me, for I love you.

EPISTOLA LXXXVI.

 De litteris a Prisco utrinque perlatis. 

AMBROSIUS SYRICIO.

1. Prisco amico et aequaevo meo dedisti advenienti litteras, ego quoque revertenti reddidi, quas et pro officio et pro amore debui. Utrumque igitur  1283B nostrum suo officio remuneratus est, qui et mihi tuas, et meas tibi restituit; ideo ejus officii pretium incremento debet adipisci gratiae. Vale, et nos, frater, dilige; quia nos te diligimus.