malversation in office, and misappropriation of crown property; and his eminent services to the crown are recorded in the authentic documents now before us.”
“The brethren are even now proceeding with their work,” responded Tobias, “in reliance on the king’s encouragement.”
“Let the house named Aula Regia be constructed and endowed,” said Wenzel. “But whatever details the records of that institution may afford, let it be remembered that all will be based on their own interest and the necessity of presenting an apparent justification of their foundation. The excellent Bishop Tobias has found himself deceived; and if the brethren present the same reasons that he has done weshall have only another instance of rumor mistaken for fact, of pious imagination interpreted as well informed judgment, and of zealous wishes becoming the suggestive origin of positive assertions.”
“The notarius will authenticate the records,” finally declared the king. “He will also adopt such measures as will present a correct memorial of recent unhappy events; and such as will convey the true spirit, and disclosed motives that have governed the actors in the recent tragedy at Hluboka.”
