[840] To Dr. Ratzeberger, the Elector’s physician, Aug. 6, 1545, “Briefe,” 5, p. 754.
[841] April 14, 1545, ib., a letter not in the least intended as a joke.
[842] “Colloq.,” ed. Bindseil, 3, p. 185. Rebenstock in Bindseil, l.c.
[843] To Amsdorf, Aug. 18, 1543, “Briefe,” 5, p. 584. Cp. p. 789: “ne tandem fiat quod ante diluvium factum esse scribit Moises,” etc.
[844] Ib., p. 585.
[845] Sep. 3, 1541, “Briefe,” 5, p. 396.
[846] On the psychology of his humour, see below, xxxi., 5.
[847] To Justus Jonas, April 17, 1544, “Briefe,” 5, p. 642. Cp. p. 629: “testes fidelissimi” report an alliance between the Pope, the Turks, French and Venetians against the Emperor. “Now give a cheer for the Pope.”
[848] To Amsdorf, Jan. 9, 1545, “Briefe,” 5, p. 713.
[849] To Amsdorf, July 17, 1545, ib., p. 750 f.