When he was absent thus one night, accompanied by others of the brethren, I visited his chamber, and examined his papers, some of which were covered with mystical figures and cabalistic characters.

These papers I seized, and a watch was set to make prisoner of Alvetham on his return.

Before dawn he appeared, and was instantly secured, and placed in close confinement.

On the next day he was brought before the assembled conclave in the chapter-house, and examined.

His defence was unavailing.