Letter 889: Libanius criticizes Brasidas for ignoring Romulus's financial plight and suggests a specific property settlement at Daphne to resolve the debt.

Once again, I am writing to you about the same matters, yet I see no action and receive no letters from you. If my requests were unjust, you should have pointed that out; if they were just, you should have acted on them. Instead, you have done neither, despite your reputation for honoring justice. I wrote to you on behalf of Romulus - your own fellow citizen and kinsman - who has been ruined by misfortune and has nothing left of his former wealth. By giving him something of your own, you would be helping yourself as much as him; in families, it is the duty of those who are doing well to assist those in trouble. I could list many people who have provided such help, and I wanted the honorable Brasidas to be among them. However, that isn't the only reason for this letter. When Romulus tries to speak about what is owed to him, he goes back and forth for a long time, forced by his poverty but restrained by his pride. In fact, he would rather leave out the strongest parts of his case than say anything that might reflect poorly on the man he loves most. This behavior is fitting for Romulus, but it is fitting for you, Brasidas, to examine everything thoroughly - from beginning to end - and then do something honorable. I believe the solution to everything lies in a certain property I saw at Daphne. If he could take possession of that, I don't think he would ask for anything more; he would consider everything settled. Give your consent and be persuaded; you will only increase your own honor. It might seem that Romulus is the one receiving something, but the giver, Brasidas, will receive something too: the praise he deserves.