 When the King of Hungary came to the lands of the Danube , Methodius wished to see him . And though some were assuming and saying : " He will not escape torment , " Methodius went to [ the king ] . And as befits a sovereign , [ the king ] received [ Methodius ] with honor , solemnity , and joy . Having conversed with [ Methodius ] as befits such men to converse , [ the king ] dismissed [ Methodius ] with an embrace an many gifts . Kissing him , [ the king ] said : " O venerable Father , remember me always in your holy prayers . " 
