“Daughter of Almon!

“Our hearts are stirred toward thee, and the Lord will abundantly reward the house of Almon for their loving favor to the son of Benoni.

“Our salutation to the wise and good Rabban.

“I pray thee for tidings of Saulus by the next ship from Cæsarea, and may we hear good concerning him.

“Peace be with thee!

Benoni of Tarsus.”

(No. 2.)

[Benoni to Cassia.]

“Sivan XXIV.

“O daughter of Almon!