After receiving this account, I judged it the more necessary to examine two maid servants, which were called ministers, by torture.

But I have discovered nothing besides a bad and excessive superstition.
"Suspending, therefore, all judicial proceedings, I have recourse to you for advice; for it has appeared to me a matter highly deserving consideration, especially upon account of the great number of persons who are in danger of suffering.

For many of all ages, and every rank, of both sexes likewise, are accused, and will be accused.

Nor has the contagion of this superstition seized cities only, but the lesser towns also, and the open country.

Nevertheless, it seems to me that it may be restrained and arrested.