# File mod_docs/auth.rb, line 61
  def new(realm, *args)
    passwd = PasswordVerifier.new(@pw_enc)
    NARGS.times do
      username = args.shift
      password = args.shift
      if (username && ! username.strip.empty?) then
        passwd.add_encrypted_user(username, password)
      end
    end
    BasicAuthFilter.new(passwd, realm)
  end