This conspiracy has obtained the support of the Government by means of a promise, in return, not to ratify the proposed nomination to the Archiepiscopal See of Turin of a person very obnoxious to the Quirinal.

Do not yield.

Do not abandon the Holy Father and your mission.

The threat concerning the affair at Jenne is not serious; it would not be possible to proceed against you, and they know it.

The person who may not write to you discovered all this, and has asked me to write this note; she will make sure that it reaches you.
"NOEMI D'ARXEL." Involuntarily Benedetto looked towards the usher, as if he had suspected him of knowing the contents of this letter which had passed through his hands.