“I came with a mission that I was hesitant to fulfil, as news of your poverty has reached the ears of the King. I have arranged for goods and produce to be brought for your family. However, both the King and I wanted to know if everything that we had heard was true, because we could not believe it. I have now seen and verified for myself everything that I was commanded to do. Tomorrow, carts loaded with good wine and other provisions for the winter will begin to arrive. You will also be provided with an income from the King which you will collect every year. He has also exempted you from paying taxes for the rest of your lives and would like to replace all your furniture, which, although not in bad condition, is certainly not new. In short, he will pay for everything. For my part, I will g
