12 AUGUST 2000, Page 25

Carry on abusing

From Mr SiO'n Simon Sir: Yet again, you have published a letter from Frederick Forsyth in which he blatant- ly fails to insult me (Letters, 5 August). His previous missive even contained a muted compliment.

As you are perfectly well aware, a consid- erable portion of my professional reputation, not to mention the esteem of my lefty pals, rests on the frequency and the venom with which I have been abused by Mr Forsyth.

I would be grateful if you would bear such matters in mind when considering future contributions to your letters page. Sion Simon

Princess Road, London NW1