Cardinal Lambruschini made but a sorry figure before the Inquisition after this event; I fancy he was not very ready to come forward any more with his papers and precious documents.
I have frequently had occasion to observe how remarkably all those who at that juncture sought to oppress and calumniate me, have come to shame and confusion, without any effort on my part towards hostility or revenge. God himself has defeated and humbled them, and covered them with infamy in the sight of mankind. Ancarani died loaded with execrations. Lambruschini is still, for his greater punishment, among the living. Many others from Naples, and other parts, who persecuted me, have been signally visited with the chastisement of the Almighty. To Him be all honour, glory, and praise. Amen.
FOOTNOTES:
[89] "An adopted son of the monastery." A great mark of esteem and favour among the Dominicans, including many separate privileges.
[90] The head of all the religious houses of the same order in the province.
[91] An answer to a petition.
[92] Every one who has been at Naples knows how incessant is the noise and bustle of the Toledo.
CHAPTER XIII.
MY EXILE.