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 for speaking against the Roman Antichrist. A tract by a certain Bohemian, as is thought, is being circulated here. It is written, in both German and Latin, with great theological learning against the tyranny of the Roman curia.

I did not quite understand your meaning when you wrote Greek, that it was due to your efforts that the debate was sent back to Duke George, and why you and your theologians and doctors were so smitten.^

I shall not answer Emser in a separate book, for the man is so clumsy that he affirms and admits what I charge him with, and he doesn't speak to the point at all, but only reviles. When Eck's promised attack comes out I shall answer him and Emser together.

Charles Miltitz is doing his best, now at Torgau, now at Lochau, to get me to go to Trier with him. My enemies are frightened and while plotting against me rage to think that my destruction is yet unaccomplished. The bishops write to Rome against me. I do not yet know what will happen. Perhaps, under safe-conduct, and if summoned by the arch- bishop, I shall go to Trier.

Our reverend father Vicar Staupitz is well and honored at Salzburg. He writes that Eck is everywhere courting the favor of prominent men, but that his "moderation" displeases Cardinal Lang.

Lotther of Leipsic is founding a printing establishment, with Greek, Latin and German types, at Wittenberg.

Study goes on apace, especially in theology. Leipsic is Leipsic, according to her custom. I am very busy. Farewell and pray for me. . ..

Brother Martin Luther, Augi4sHnian,

20S. LUTHER TO THOMAS FUCHS AT RATISBON.

Enders, ii. 283. Dc Wette, i. 381. Gernian.

Wittenberg, December 23, 1519.

On December 12, 1519, Fuchs wrote Luther asking his advice, on behalf of the Ratisbon Town Council, as to a strife with the local bishop. Enders, ii. 276. The present letter is his answer.

My poor prayers and good wishes for you. Noble, honor-

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