Answered, that he did not recollect whether it was said in the presence of others or not, but that it appeared to be said in a positive manner, and not in the heat of passion; that the abovementioned Magin Casanovas was a Marine Alguacil of this city, of which he was also a native, and that his age was about seventy years.
Questioned, if he remembered how many times the assertion had been made, and if he received any rebuke for it.
Answered, that he did not remember.
Questioned, why he had not denounced the speaker to the Holy Tribunal.
Answered, that the thought of this never occurred to him.
Questioned, if he knew that any other person had said or done anything which belonged to the cognizance of the Holy Tribunal.
Answered, No.
The above having been read to the deponent, was declared by him to be correctly recorded; and he further stated that he had nothing to add or alter respecting it, and that he did not make the declaration through malice, but solely in obedience to his conscience. Secrecy was enjoined upon him, which he promised, and added his signature.
Juan Bautista Viada.
Fray Pedro Martir de San Vicente,
Presbyter Capuchin Commissary.
Before me—