Letter to Aurelia

My dearest, Aurelia
How I miss you so! My travels have taken me far, but I have nearly reached my destination and I will make haste to return home soon, Iris permitting. In three days’ time I will arrive at my destination, the same trading outpost I mentioned before, and I will remain there for twelve days to trade. My darling, if you receive this letter in time, write to me hastily, for I am eager to know of your present state. I expect to have returned by the time our child is born, but if I have failed to do so, do seek out my mother, and I am sure she will be glad to assist you in whatever you should need. 
As for my journey, it has been woefully uneventful. At this time of year, most travelers remain at home, and with no company to bring me cheer, I admit that my spirits are low. My pleasures these days have been derived from the countryside I find myself in and the various sights I see along the way. In fact, I recently discovered the site of what appears to be an old village on the Knot side of the Wavel. It had clearly been long abandoned, but there was ample shelter there in which I could take residence. I spent two nights there, where I slept in a small house made of tightly woven reeds. 
As I searched the empty village, I found something that may interest you, and I have attached it to this letter. It was a book, though it was worn and muddied, documenting some nearby plant life. Unfortunately, only a small handful of pages are legible. No doubt that it was written by a Knot tribesman, for this is their territory, and the meticulous sketching and notes on these pages indicate authorship from a sharpened mind. I am delighted to be able to give you a glimpse of these plants, which are so different from the ones at home. 
I wish nothing more than to hear your voice again and I deeply look forward to my journey home. I still deeply regret that you could not make the journey with me, for the scenery here is like nothing I have seen and the food I have tried in the various villages and outposts is rather delicious. I shall be sure to bring with me some pastry or other on the way back for your enjoyment. 
Ever yours,
Claudius
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