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the Caſtle, M. Victorinus Verberius, and Vitus Jakeſſius into the Court in old Prague. Adamuns Clemens into new Prague. And David Lippech was with the Germans, whereof three which were at this time condemned were doctors. Jeſſenius, Haunſchildt and Rippell: Theſe Divines ſpent the remainder of time (which was Sunday and Munday even unto the time of execution in religious exerciſe colloquies, prayers and Hymnes; laſtly they did prepare the holy Martyrs by the adminiſtration of the Sacrament for the future agony.

6. They which were of the Brethren and reformed, did admit thoſe Miniſters willingly, proteſting that they have acknowledged them for brethren, and do acknowledge them to be the Embaſſadors of Chriſt, howſoever they have differed unhappily in ſome Articles. Two onely, the Baron of Budovia, and Otto of Loſs, conferred religiouſly with Roſacius, but did not partake of the Sacrament, becauſe happily it might give occaſion of ſome falſe accuſation) comforting themſelves with this ſaying believe and thou hast eaten.

7. It is worthy remembrance, how on the Sunday they which were in old Prague priſoners in the Prætors houſe did ſuppe. For as they were conferring with M. Werbenius, and even in his preſence, the chiefe Goaler had told them that the hour for ſupper was at hand, they looking one upon anothet, pro-

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