19-08-2017, 06:02 PM
Quote:I wouldn't concede that "likewise" (simili modo) is out of place in the context, though, because I believe it refers back to Marci's remark that he had copied out part of the letter from Father Gans for Kircher's benefit (presumably also supplied on a separate sheet, as an attachment).
I can't read Latin, so I use the English translation by Neal. Here's the contents of the letter preceeding the alleged "simili modo":
Quote:Reverend Lord Father in Christ and valued friend
I wrote to your Reverence at Regensburg that the things entrusted to me by your Reverence had been transacted in the presence of the emperor as promised. I directed my letters to the most illustrious Count of Martinitz and I can confirm that they were received by him. And since six weeks have gone by I am eagerly awaiting the response.
The Reverend Father Gans has written to me that your reverence is having no end of troubles. He said it all too nobly, which arouses my concern. And since you are entitled to know something of this I have copied out part of the letter.
The most illustrious Count Bernard had lamented to me that he had received no reply to his letters. I have received many benefits from him, and I know that he is most concerned for your reverence, and has done no little in the presence of his Majesty which will benefit us, so I should prefer to welcome any kind of statement of goodwill and friendship.
Rev. Father Gans is separated by Count Bernard from "simili modo", so the latter cannot refer to him. Maybe "simili modo" can find its context within the very sentence where it appears?