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 there are rumours flying about which we do not like, and the monks are all powerful. I, your servant, would not fail to warn you, and to inform you, as in duty bound, of the wishes of our ruler, wherewith I kiss your hand."

Galileo complied without delay with Cosmo's wishes, and set out on his homeward journey on the 4th of the following month.