Most H. Father.
I VVas lately call'd by M. M. the Prelates with twenty five most learned and grave Fathers cho∣sen out of all Nations to be present at the judg∣ment of the Patriarch of Aquileia concerning the accusation charg'd upon him touching matter of faith, upon occasion of a certain letter which he writ to his Vicar of Oudenay. Although the Question were very difficult, yet after a diligent examinati∣on made thereof, it was found to be clear not onely of heresie, error, or scandal, but also of suspition; and consequently the most R. Grimani was adjudg'd innocent by general consent and without the con∣trary sentence of any person. I have thought sit to write to Y. H. and give you an account of this affair, according as I am oblig'd, to the end you may aquiesce in the sentiments of these most lear∣ned and holy Fathers. Wherefore, I beseech Y. H. to receive this Prelate, who hath been found inno∣cent, into your good grace, and to give this satisfa∣ction to the most Serene Republick of Ʋenice, which hath been alwaies so devoted to the service of Y. H. and the H. See, that since it sees him ab∣solv'd, it may also see him promoted to the Cardi∣nalship by the justice, liberality and favour of Y. H. Assuredly Y. H. will herein do a thing worthy of e∣ternal esteem, and highly oblige the Ʋenetians, to whom being, as I am, beholding in many re∣spects, I shall account my self to have a particular share in this benefit, if Y. H. pleases to adde it to the many others which I have receiv'd from you. I be∣seech Y. H. if I continue to be troublesome to you by the length of this letter, The goodnesse of Y. H. towards all the world, and your singular good-will towards my self, and your last letters of the 7th of August so full of paternal kindness to me, are the cause of it. In fine, I conceiv'd my self oblig'd there∣unto by my great respect to Y. H. my affection to your service, and in the inviolable fidelity which I have vow'd and shall ever keep to you.
Given at Trent.