Link, who studied with me, has also tried to influence me in the same way.
I now confess, honoured father,that I have not been humble enough,and have been too vehement, not treating the superiorBishopwith sufficient reverence.
And althoughI had good cause for all this,I now confess I should have been more gentle,and treated Eminence with more respect ; but it is done, and I admit that it is not always wise to answer a fool accordingto his folly, and thus become like him.
I am very sorry for all this now, and pleadfor mercy, and will point out all this now and againto the people from the pulpit, as God's helpI shall henceforth be more careful how
Yes, I am quiteready to think no more about this trafficin Indulgences, and when thingshave quieteddown to return to my repose, but my opponents must also be compelledto keep silence, for it was theywho began the whole disturbance,and caused me to interfere in the matter.
Excellency's submissive son, Luther's opponents admit this letter to be a masterpieceof eloquence.
I have received with great joy a pamphlet from my dear friend,George Spalatin,along with a copy of the esteemed Cardinal's letter to you, which givesme an opportunityof explaining all the details of my case to your
I merely humbly plead that your Grace would graciously listen to an insignificant, despisedmendicant