The first fear they expressed was that Fra Bonvicini was an enchanter, and so carried about him some talisman or charm which would save him from the fire.

So they insisted that he should be stripped of all has clothes and put on others to be inspected by witnesses.

Fra Bonvicini made no objection, though the suspicion was humiliating; he changed shirt, dress, and cowl.

Then, when the Franciscans observed that Savanarola was placing the tabernacle in his hands, they protested that it was profanation to expose the sacred host to the risk of burning, that this was not in the bond, and if Bonvicini would not give up this supernatural aid, they far their part would give up the trial altogether.
Savonarola replied that it was not astonishing that the champion of religion who put his faith in God should bear in his hands that very God to whom he entrusted his salvation.

But this reply did not satisfy the Franciscans, who were unwilling to let go their contention.