Ignotus thanks BR on behalf of his colleagues and countrymen for BR's efforts to help the persecuted in Hungary. They are convinced BR has saved the lives of several people including Mrs. Rajk. Ignotus informs BR that Istvan Bibo, a political thinker, was imprisoned in spring 1957 and that his trial has begun. They request that BR publish his comments to assure Bibo the greatest possible protection.