[Footnote 109: The praefecture of Egypt, and the conduct of
the war, had been trusted by Heraclius to the patriarch
Cyrus, (Theophan. p. 280, 281.) "In Spain," said James II.,
"do you not consult your priests?" "We do," replied the
Catholic ambassador, "and our affairs succeed accordingly."
I know not how to relate the plans of Cyrus, of paying
tribute without impairing the revenue, and of converting
Omar by his marriage with the Emperor's daughter, (Nicephor.
Breviar. p. 17, 18.)]