1810. They are so sly that I scarcely knew at times that they were controlling me, for they worked secretly. In fact, when they were speaking among themselves, I was not allowed to hear or realize what they were saying. Others said that their plans were very wicked, beyond what any human being could ever believe. To arrive at their intended goal, they would exercise magic, with the devil's arts and help. The slaughter of upright people they considered of no account, and the dignitary under whom they were trying to wield power they despised to the point of utter contempt, and considered him unworthy.