As I stand at death’s door, I beg you most earnestly to protect my family and let no harm come to them. My son, Pavol, is yet too young to care for himself, and after my death, my wife must take charge of my counties in his name. She shall have many troubles and hardships to bear.
For this great kindness, may Almighty God reward you in His mercy.
Your faithful friend and companion in arms,
Francis I. Nadasdy
Sarvar, the third day of January,
in the Year of Our Lord 1604