Old spice

[Koen G]

It's probably true that people had forgotten what the manuscript was all about by the time it resurfaces in the historic record. This is interesting in itself, because it means that at one critical moment it changed hands without additional information attached. Was it sold without explanation? Found after someone's death? Stolen or confiscated?

At one point, someone who knew the manuscript's true nature did not share this information with the new owner. Either because they were unable or unwilling.