know , o holy oblate , that i am not sending you these gifts in the hope of receiving any earthly gift in return , but rather that i am on bended knee begging from you what is far more necessary : namely , that in these days of ubiquitous and sudden dangers , with scandals and corruption lurking on all sides , you would help me with your prayers by offering holy masses for the immortal soul of my brother , your dear friend , our aethwald , who is now watching us with joy from christ 's right side .