88/149 Then I have some of another humor, who hamper me no less, and who are religious hermaphrodites. I defend myself as best I may. I am sure that if you only knew the trouble I am in, you would have pity upon me, for they give me empty speeches and raillery instead of treating with me gravely, as the matter deserves; in such sort that I am bursting, because I am so resolved not to lose my temper that my patience is a miracle to see. |