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The gratitude of Maronius, the three priests and Tullia. Joseph's command to keep silent. 2 March 1844
01] Hereupon Maronius Pilla came with the three priests to Joseph and thanked him for all the miraculous good deeds.
02] And Joseph cautioned him to keep silent on all that he had seen;
03] and Maronius as well as the three priests most solemnly promised to do this.
04] Hereupon Tullia came, fell down before Mary, and dissolved into tears of gratitude.
05] However, Mary bowed down together with the Infant, raised Tullia up and spoke to her:
06] "Be blessed by me in the name of Him, who rests in my arms! – Be always grateful in your heart, while bearing this Child in mind, and you will find your salvation in Him!
07] However, restrain your tongue and do not betray us to anyone!
08] For a time will come, when the Lord will reveal himself to the world!"
09] Then Mary dismissed the still sobbing Tullia.
10] Joseph spoke to Cyrenius: "Friend! Look, many of your entourage were witnesses to a good many miracles; for their own well-being, command them to keep silent on all that they witnessed!
11] For every traitor of this wholly divine matter will meet with death, if he does not keep silent!"
12] Cyrenius pledged to do as such to Joseph and assured him, that no one would find out a single thing.
13] Joseph praised Cyrenius and finally reminded him of the promised eight children, the five girls and three boys.
14] And Cyrenius spoke: "O friend, that will be my foremost concern!
15] However, just one more question: Look, I must go to Rome this year because of Tullia!
16] My brother Augustus Caesar, who as you know, already heard about a few things from me, will certainly ask me more.
17] What should I tell him? To what extent can I initiate this noble person into this secret?"
18] And Joseph spoke: "You can tell him a few things, but only in private.
19] However, remind him that by keeping silent, he will remain undisturbed in his imperial status, and so would his descendants!
20] If he drops even a word anywhere, God will instantly punish him!
21] And should he revolt against the Almighty, then he, along with Rome, will perish instantly!"
22] Cyrenius fervently thanked Joseph for this; and Joseph blessed him and then proceeded with his entire family to the villa.