Records of the Spanish Inquisition, Translated from the Original ManuscriptsWhite, Andrew Dickson
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Records of the Spanish Inquisition, Translated from the Original Manuscripts
White, Andrew Dickson
Inquisition -- Spain -- History -- Sources
To the sixth article he answered, that he denied it, for it was not
true, and he could not imagine how such testimony could be borne against
him.
To the seventh article he answered, that he had not committed any
offence against our Holy Catholic Faith, nor knew that any other
persons had committed offences, and that he had declared the entire
truth and had not perjured himself.
To the conclusion of the accusation, he answered that even if he were
put to the torture he could say nothing more.
The above is the truth according to the oath of the prisoner, and having
been read, was declared by him to be correctly recorded. Not being able
to write, I, the Inquisitor sign the same.
DR DOMINGO ABBAD Y HUERTA.
Before me--
MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ.
* * * * *
The said Inquisitor then ordered the prisoner to be furnished with a
copy of the accusation, that he might on the third day make an answer
thereto with the counsel and assistance of one of the lawyers who defend
cases in this Holy Office, namely, Dr Francisco Magrinya, and the Rector
of the Company of Jesus. He was allowed to select one of these persons
and made choice of Dr Magrinya.
The Inquisitor then ordered him to be summoned, and the prisoner having
been admonished to bethink himself, was remanded to prison.
Before me--
MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ.
AUDIENCE TO COMMUNICATE THE ACCUSATION AND PROOF.
In the Royal Palace of the Inquisition of Barcelona, on the twentyninth
day of May, one thousand six hundred and thirtyseven, the Inquisitor,
Dr Domingo Abbad y Huerta presiding sole at his morning audience,
ordered the abovementioned Leonardo Phelipe to be brought out of prison;
which being done, he was
Questioned, if he remembered anything relating to his cause which he was
bound by his oath to divulge.
Answered, that he had nothing more to say.
He was then informed that Dr Francisco Magrinya was present, whom he had
chosen for his advocate, and that he might confer with him about his
defence. The said Dr Magrinya swore _in verbo sacerdotis_ to defend well
and faithfully the said Leonardo Phelipe so far as justice allowed, to
inform him if his case was not a good one, to do all which a good
advocate is bound to do, and to preserve secrecy in everything.
The confessions of the prisoner were then read, together with the
accusation and his answers, and the prisoner conferred with his advocate
who advised him as the best means of discharging his conscience and
despatching his trial, to confess the truth without bearing falsewitness
either against himself or any other person, and, if he were guilty, to
beg pardon, by which he would experience mercy.
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