'We may hope that the son will follow the example of such distinguished ancestors.'
[13.] King Theodoric to Sunhivad, [Senator].
Sunhivad, Governor of Samnium.
[Notice again the Roman title and Gothic name.]
'You who have ruled your own life in a long career so well should make a good governor of others. I therefore send you to Samnium as Governor, in reply to the complaints which reach me from that Province. Settle according to the law of justice the disputes which have arisen there between the Romans and the Goths.'
[14.] King Theodoric to the Venerable Bishop Aurigenes.
Accusations against the servants of a Bishop.
'You as a Bishop will be especially grieved to hear of any offences against the sanctity of the married state. Julianus complains that his wife has been outraged and his goods wasted by some of your servants [probably slaves].
'Do you enquire into the matter, and if the complaint appears to be just, deal promptly and severely with the offenders.'