Vicente Navarro, Jesuit.
Martin Perez, Jesuit and Lecturer
in Theology.
Geronymo Vidal, Jesuit.
Before me—
Miguel Rodriguez.
FIRST AUDIENCE.
In the Royal Palace of the Inquisition of Barcelona, on the tenth day of January, one thousand six hundred and thirtythree, the Inquisitor, Dr Bernardo Luis Cotoner, being at his morning audience, ordered to be brought from the secret prison, a certain person, who, on his appearance, was formally sworn to declare the truth in this audience and all others, till the conclusion of his trial, and to keep secret whatever he might see or hear, and everything which should befall him, concerning his trial.
Questioned, what was his name, birthplace, age, occupation, and the date of his imprisonment.
Answered, that his name was Juan Duran, a native of the city of Manresa, in the bishopric of Vique, of age, thirtyone years, or thereabout, by trade a blacksmith and farrier, and that on the day of the Innocents, he was arrested, and put in the prison of the Holy Office.
Questioned, who was his father, and wife; who were his grandfathers and uncles, paternal and maternal; his brothers and children; what were their birthplaces, residences, occupations, &c.
Answered, [Here follows a long account, in reply to the above queries.]