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OTHER CONTEMPORARY LETTERS
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saying that he was forced by others to write fiercely and to decline the judgment of merciful Leo and the good faith of the Emperor Charles, the best and gentlest of princes. But why should he have followed the advice of these friends rather than that of others who, being neither unlearned nor uskilful in affairs, advised differently? 1 . . .
1 This waring had no effect on Jonas, who returned at once to Wittenberg, where he soon became Provost of the Castle Church. From this time on he was one of Luther's most devoted followers.
