ing the title of
inquisitor-inordinary; for in these regions the jurisdiction over the
crime of heresy is wholly apostolic, except in case of the Indians. If
any doubt, contention, or difficulty regarding the execution of
this clause should arise, the commissary, without further inquiry,
shall promptly notify us that he has warned, in especially polite
and respectful language, the prelate concerned, to whom he must show
much reverence--for the reverential respect which is due him should
not be in the least abated by the privilege of the commissary's office.

5. It sometimes happens that certain ecclesiastical or lay judges take
up matters belonging to the Holy Office, and make judicial inquiries
therein. The question whether they should forbear from investigation
of such cases, and submit them to others, has caused differences to
arise between them and the commissaries, and has made them set forth
most weighty arguments. Since the main care shall be to prevent such
clash of authorities, in order to avoid this it is enough to bid them
not to meddle in such matters. But if they persist in doing so it will
be necessary to send them an injunction, couched in very respectful
terms, drawn up in writing before a notary; to note their answers;
and then to report everything to the Holy Office.

6. In cases of disobedience, disrespect, hindrance, and obstruction
to the free and just exercise of the Holy Office, which also are wont
to occur, the commissary shall be careful not to lose his temper, or
to give way to words or deeds injurious and offensive to any person;
on the contrary, that is the time for him to control himself and
show great moderation. He shall make a diligent and full inquiry from
other persons regarding the whole case, and shall notify us through
his report; in this way any disobedience or disrespect on the part of
a judge or a private person will be punished with greater rigor and
justification. The delay which is apparent in this case might seem
injurious, but it will not be so--as it is not in the transactions of
the Inquisition; for, after men have slept soundly, they are awakened
by a very exemplary punishment.

7. Denunciations regarding the matters contained in the edict shall
be received in the commissary's own house, in a suitable, secret,
and convenient place. They shall always be made by day, unless it
should be necessary to receive them by night. The persons who come
for this purpose must be trea