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them on what could be dangerous missions into the North. This hagiographical text also is political as it defends the union of
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in 826. Ebbo’s deposition led to lack of influence for missionaries in the North at the courts of
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Another function of the text was to reassure priests on what they were to expect on a mission. The text also defends missionary work to monks who lived under the
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