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[English Translation] apostles have testified, and among others Saint Thomas, whose disciple he had been, who had confirmed this doctrine by so many miracles of which he was the witness, that it was impossible that this doctrine was not very true, and that he was ready, according to the power of the Lord, to do the same, as this holy Apostle had done to verify the same for them and to show them that the doctrine of the Gospel was not only in words, but with all efficacy and virtue. This long sermon, which lasted at least two hours, was full of so much zeal and holy eloquence that all those present remained delighted and as if in ecstasy, both for the novelty and for the energy and force of the words, which had penetrated to the heart and center of their souls. He was immediately dismissed with orders to some of the King's officers to take him to one of the most beautiful rooms in the palace to be treated honorably instead of prison, until the council had decided what should be done with him. The next day, as they were discussing opinions, each admired his knowledge, acknowledging the falsehood of their Religion, with great appearance that the one he had announced to them, |
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