16. And when I asked him to tell somewhat of the miracles which the blessed Martin worked in that place, he related the following: “The son of a certain Frank of the highest rank among his people was deaf and dumb; he was brought by his kinsmen to this church and I had him sleep on a couch in the holy temple with my deacon and another attendant. And by day he devoted himself to prayer and at night he slept in the church as I have said. And when God pitied him the blessed Martin appeared to me in a vision saying, ‘Send the lamb out of the church for he is now cured.’ In the morning I was thinking what this dream meant when the boy came to me and spoke and began to thank God, and turning to me said: ‘I thank all-powerful God who has restored to me speech and hearing.’ After this he was cured and returned home.”… [17. Peculiar appearances in the heavens from which Gregory expected that “some plague would be sent upon them from the heavens.” 18. Childebert’s invasion of Italy and the appointment of various dukes and counts. 19. The abbot Dagulfus is taken in adultery. 20. A synod meets at Mâcon. 21. Childebert hears a charge of grave robbery against Gunthram Boso. 22. Various items of the year 585. 23-25. Prodigies. 26. Eberulf, former duke of Tours and Poitiers, loses his property. 27. Desiderius is restored to favor with Gunthram. 28. Relations with the Spanish king. 29. The plot to assassinate Childebert and its failure. 30. Gunthram sends two armies to attack Septimania. They plunder his own territories and turn back without success. 31. Quarrel between Fredegunda and Prætextatus, bishop of Rouen. 32. Dispute about vineyards between one of Fredegunda’s officials and Domnola.]