He wrote that as a counterpoint to the idea of hypocrisy that is radiating from Acton's latest statements - "of course he wasn't noble", which is what he pointe

He wrote that as a counterpoint to the idea of hypocrisy that is radiating from Acton's latest statements - "of course he wasn't noble", which is what he pointed out as the likely explanation, not naivete nor "being a moron".