Whatever happened, you would be accused of favouring the Jews.' 'And really there might be some truth in the accusation.

How the finances of the provinces would go on without their kind assistance, I dare not think.

If those Christians would but lend me their money, instead of building alms-houses and hospitals with it, they might burn the Jews' quarter to-morrow, for aught I care.

But now....' 'But now, you must absolutely take no notice of this letter.

The very tone of it forbids you, for your own honour, and the honour of the empire.