He then received the petition, which was returned to him with an apostille or commentary to this effect:--Her Highness would despatch an envoy for the purpose of inducing his Majesty to grant the Request.

Every thing worthy of the King's unaffected (naive) and customary benignity might be expected as to the result.

The Duchess had already, with the assistance of the state and privy councillors, Fleece knights and governors, commenced a project for moderating the edicts, to be laid before the King.

As her authority did not allow her to suspend the inquisition and placards, she was confident that the petitioners would be satisfied with the special application about to be made to the King.

Meantime, she would give orders to all inquisitors, that they should proceed "modestly and discreetly" in their office, so that no one would have cause to complain.