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Our conduct would seem to lend foundation to the charge which in the presence of the new Cardinals and of many Bishops you launched against a notable portion of your flock, if we, who feel ourselves assailed by it—our hearts full of submission and respect to the voice of the judge, but full of trust also in the clemency of the Father—had not the strength to proclaim our innocence.

We were well aware that the enthusiasm with which we welcomed your invitation, "Restaurare omnia in