Trial

Read, fatuous lambs, the proclamation on the churchgate:

Cum nos totis nostris affectibus inhiantes ac ex omnibus nostris praecordiis affectantes,

populum christianum nobis commissum

in unitate et serenitate catholice fidei confoveri

ac ab omni peste pravitatis haeretice visceraliter elongari,

idcirco nos,

ad gloriam et honorem recolendi nominis iesu christi

et ad exaltationem sancte fidei ortodoxe

atque ad depressionem haeretice pravitatis praecipue in maleficis,

- in virtue of holy obedience and under pain of excommunication -

we direct, command, require and admonish that within the space of twelve days,

the first four of which shall stand for the first warning,

the second for the second,

and the third for the third warning;

And we give this treble canonical warning

that they should reveal it unto us if anyone know, see or have heard

that any person is denounced to be a heretic or a witch,

or if any is suspected especially for such practices

as causing harm to men, cattle or the fruits of the earth

or to the loss of the State.

But if any do not obey these commands and admonitions,

let him know that he is impaled with the sword of excommunication.