My dear Smyly,
The enclosed² was sent
me by a German who did not know
who you were. I sincerely trust
his suggestions come too late!
We are struggling with the
Hibeh³ literary pieces which are
in many cases very difficult to
decipher especially in this bad

light. The Homeric pieces differ
from the ordinary text enormously;
they seem to be of the πολύστιχος⁴
order.