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the name of the author be revealed on printed publications, indeed, they forbade anonymous publications or such that were signed only by a pen-name. 109 Papczynski’s previous works were published under his own name: Prodromus in 1663, Doctor Angelicus in 1664, and Panegyris Lyrica in 1666. 110 But human jealousy and ill will that reveal themselves so easily in an atmosphere of a conflict surfaced once again. A Conflict with the Jesuits During Fr. Stanislaus Papczynski’s stay at the Warsaw house, a conflict between the Jesuits and the Piarists had been going on for some time. The Jesuits were making efforts to obtain permission to open their own college in Warsaw. Standing in their way was a priv- ilege granted to the Piarists by King Ladislaus IV in 1642 which for- bade opening any colleges in Warsaw other than those run by the Piarist Fathers. 111 The said privilege was further confirmed by King John Casimir in 1655. 112 A college run by the Jesuits in Warsaw would create serious competition for the Piarists. Therefore, they objected to this plan in every possible way. Defending their privilege, the Piarists entered the path of the law and appointed Fr. Papczynski to represent them. It was a difficult and delicate task for Fr. Stanislaus because there existed many bonds between him and the Jesuits. He studied in their schools for several years: first in Jaroslav, then in Lvov, and, finally, in Rawa Mazowiecka. 113 He had great appreciation for this religious order and maintained friendly contacts with its members. 114 But his good relations with the Jesuits did not prevent Fr. Stanislaus from opposing those of them who acted to the detriment of the Piarists. At the order of his superiors, 115 he defended the privileges obtained by his religious order in Warsaw. The day when the Jesuit College in Warsaw was to be opened was approaching and Papczynski sent a protest on behalf of his religious S TANISLAUS P APCZYNSKI 182