But the majority of the auditors opposed me, thinking perhaps that an oral or written relation would be sent with them not greatly to their favor.

However, the one that I have already given your Majesty is not favorable to them.

I suspect that they have learned of it; but I am not sorry for that, as I consider it correct.

Or [their opposition may have been] for other reasons, and for private ends.

They do not desire me to achieve success, and I would not wonder at that so much, if I alone were the interested party.