Basileios krites (?) of Cappadocia was told not to worry about Cappadocian rebels or malicious gossip, but to give Psellos reason to praise him

Summary:
He wrote to Basileios, krites (?) of Cappadocia, an ex-student who had written to him praising him in an exaggerated way, seeking a letter in return. Psellos said he preferred his own modest philosophy in the contest with Basileios' overblown rhetoric. He assured Basileios that the disobedience of which he complained was an old characteristic of the Cappadocians, which would be allowed for in assessing his performance in the area. He should not worry about gossip, but give Psellos reason to praise him 
Dates:
1060 (Uncertain) 
Basileios, krites (?) of Cappadocia (Basileios 2104)
  • He had written to Michael 61 in a very flattering way, but was told to add philosophy to his rhetoric; he was advised not to worry about the rebellious Cappadocians or malicious gossip, but to give Psellos reasons to praise him (:) Psellos Letters (Sathas) 110.354-356
Michael Psellos (named Konstantinos till tonsure in 1054) (Michael 61)
  • He wrote to Basileios 2104, an ex-student who had written to him praising him in an exaggerated way, seeking a letter in return; Psellos said he preferred his own modest philosophy in the contest with BasileiosÂ’ overblown rhetoric (:) Psellos Letters (Sathas) 110.354-355
  • He assured Basileios 2104 that the disobedience of which he complained was an old characteristic of the Cappadocians, to be allowed for in assessing his performance; he should not worry about gossip, but give Psellos reason to praise him (:) Psellos Letters (Sathas) 110.355-356
  • He wrote to Basileios 2104, complaining of excessive praise in Basileios' letter and offering advice Psellos Letters (Sathas) 110.354-356