Thrakesios went to Thrakesion for a job, then wanted help from the krites, which he should give for Psellos' sake, as they were spiritual brothers. The man had no cavalry, no desire for rich profits, and no real claim on the theme: if treated kindly he would lose even that. The krites granted the favour and made Thrakesios a close friend. On transfer to another theme, the krites tried but failed to take Thrakesios with him. Later Psellos wrote to another krites of Thrakesion, brother of the earlier one. He should emulate his brother or his own kind self, and help Thrakesios, especially over his house, making him an intimate