In the end of five years I made supplication to the king to go out of this land, desiring to see my poor wife and children according to conscience and nature.
“You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces - my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined.”