Passage 24

In English

When returned, the youngest of the , namely , embraced and expressed himself in the following terms, “I was in great hesitation and doubt when , my brother-in-law, was being sent to negotiate peace. I was worried that harm would come to him. Indeed, I was wanting to ask them to drop the idea of sending him for the negotiations; but I thought that if I gave rise to such an expression, it would have been considered a bad omen. So I kept quiet. However, I am glad that has now returned safely.” So saying, he embraced him and expressed great pleasure.