But since your Majesty is discussing the limitation of this, I cannot refrain from answering you with the plain and naked truth.

Well do I know that this and the other things that I have related have not [_MS.

holed_] me, because I am already advised of it; and [_MS.

holed_] resolution and execution of many, among whom are some who have issued a proclamation [for the services of the Indians ?], while it was prohibited, for anyone in the world, not only of their profession but also for seculars, to issue one.

But considering as surely slight any peril that will result, if revenge is to be taken on truth as truth, while, on the contrary, the neglect to tell the truth will result in great risk, I am convinced that I am doing my duty in this.