I have already said that with six hundred thousand I could pay every one without defrauding anybody, and that I had more than four millions of tenths and constabulary [dues] without touching the gold.

He made some free gifts which are ridiculous, though I believe that he began by assigning the chief part to himself.

Their Highnesses will find it out when they order an account to be obtained from him, especially if I should be present thereat.

He does nothing but reiterate that a large sum is owing, and it is what I have said, and even less.

I have been much distressed that there should be sent concerning me an inquisitor who is aware that if the inquisition which he returns is very grave he will remain in possession of the government.
"Would that it had pleased our Lord that their Highnesses had sent him or some one else two years ago, for I know that I should now be free from scandal and infamy, and that my honour would not be taken from me, nor should I lose it.