But out of the lecture-room I prefer a practical expedient for instance, Cyril writes to me here--plague on him! he would not let me even have a week's hunting in peace-that there is a plot on the part of the Jews to murder all the Christians.

Here is the precious document--do look at it, in pity.

For aught I know or care, the plot may be an exactly opposite one, and the Christians intend to murder all the Jews.

But I must take some notice of the letter.' 'I do not see that, your excellency.' 'Why, if anything did happen, after all, conceive the missives which would be sent flying off to Constantinople against me!' 'Let them go.

If you are secure in the consciousness of innocence, what matter ?' 'Consciousness of innocence?
I shall lose my prefecture!' 'Your danger would just be as great if you took notice of it.