Psellos at the time of his trial wrote to Leon Paraspondylos with many Homeric and biblical images of death. As a living corpse he called mourners, but none came. His mind and senses (listed) were paralysed. His foes after his death still attacked his corpse. He expected salvation, but there was none. He told Leon he was totally dependent on friends and the idea of friendship. His only consolation was writing to friends, especially Leon, ending with a eulogy of him