Besides, even were they at liberty, what care the senate about
theological disputes? They only know this Numerian as a citizen of Rome,
a man of some influence and possessions, and, consequently, a person of
political importance as a member of the population. In addition to
which, it would be no easy task for us at the present moment to impugn
the doctrines broached by our assailant; for the fellow has a
troublesome facility of supporting what he says by the Bible. Believe
me, in this matter, our only way of righting ourselves will be to
convict him of scandal against the highest dignitaries of the Church.'
'The order that we have lately received to track his movements and
listen to his discourses, leads me to believe that our superiors are of
your opinion.'
'Whether my convictions are correct or not, of this I feel assured--that
his days of liberty are numbered. It was but a few hours ago that I saw
the bishop's chamberlain's head-assistant, and he told me that he had
heard, through the crevice of a door--'
'Hush! he moves; he is pressing forward to enter the church.
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