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Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting.

We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,