3. If this be so, how can it be thought, that in their _Synagogues_, they name him with scornfull spitting, (farre be it from us.) The Nation of the _Iewes_ is _wise, and ingenius_. So said the Lord, _Deut._ cap. 4.6. _The Nations shall say, surely this is a wise, and an understanding people._ Therefore, how can it be supposed, that they should be so bruitish in a strange land, when their Religion dependeth not upon it? Certainly, it is much contrary to the precept we spake of, to shew any resemblance of scorn. There was never any such thing done, (as it is well known) in _Italy_, and _Holland_, where ordinarily the _Synagogues_ are full of _Christians_; which with great attention, stand considering, and weighing all their actions, and motions. And truly they should have found great occasion to find fault withall, if that were so. But never was any man heard thus to calumniate us, where ever we dwell and inhabite, which is a reason sufficiently valid, to clear us. Wherefore, I suppose, that I have sufficiently informed you, concerning our prayers, in which we purpose nothing, but to praise God, and to ask spirituall, and temporall blessings, and by our service, and worship, implore the divine benevolence, protection, and defence. THE FIFTH SECTION. But forasmuch as it is reported, that we draw, and seduce others to our religion, _&c._ 1. Never unto this day, in any part hath this been suspected, where the _Iewes_ are dispersed; nor can it find place here. Truly, I have held friendship with many great men, and the wisest, and most eminent of all _Europe_; and also they came to see me, from many places, at my house, and I had many friendly discourses with them, yet did not this give occasion to make us suspected of any such things. Yea, _Gaspar Barleus_, the _Virgill_ of our time, and many others, have written many verses in my commendations, which I mention not, for vain glory (farre be it) but for vindication of my innocent repute.