14. 1269. From the pure mercy of the Messiah, I have very often experienced what a providence there is in these cases, seeing to it that the innermost qualities of demons become transparent, and then show themselves even through pretended truths and goodness, so that their real character is exposed in everything. For they were allowed to pour out their tricks in a most subtle manner, but they were nevertheless clearly exposed, as if betrayed by their very words - when yet it was by means of their innermost thoughts that their intent was noticed in a remarkable way, instantaneously, after certain occurrences, and finally for certain. [Trick (Deceit)]