I have sent this little animal, my calf, the manual, that you may help him and rescue him from the hands of his enemies. And help him as much as you are able. For the venerable bishop is greatly inflamed against us — that is, Theodulf. I have also put into the mouth of this boy, although a calf, contrary to nature, is a rational animal, what he may bellow into the ears of your holiness. For I have him with me in my house to be instructed for God. And he will be able, God granting, to make progress in the study of reading and in the discipline of the grammatical art in the house of Saint Martin. O Eagle! 'These trust in chariots and these in horses; but we shall be magnified in the name of our Lord.' May you fare well and flourish forever to all eternity.