and what they knew could be proven by
the same, it yet grieves us and it is our humble prayer, that whoever
he may be, preacher or peasant, who is enlightened by God to preach the
Holy Gospel and prove it by Holy Scripture, that you let him do it, so
that this Holy word may come to light; though it strikes us, as above
stated, that several preachers have wilfully deluded themselves.
Further, when Our Lords were concerned, lest war should arise against
the confederates, they sent guns to us everywhere in the canton, but
now demand them back again, which appears strange to us, since just at
this very time they are building bulwarks in the city. If war is to be
feared, then there will be fresh need of the guns; but if you are
building bulwarks against us, then God have pity! But we hope He will
send his grace and peace between us all. Lastly, since Our Lords have
informed us that the people of Kyburg and the manors will assemble
again on next Thursday at Kloten, and perhaps send to us, to learn our
feelings toward them, and that we ought to send thither two honorable
men, who may promote peace and quiet, we answer, that, up to this time,
no one, either from the duchy or elsewhere, has come with a request to
our congregation. But should any one come, then will we act upon his
summons in a proper manner."

"We have"--write the people of _Kilchberg_--"listened to Our Lords'
oral and written notice, long as it is, and entrust this business to
our Lords. They are wise and sensible enough to know what may serve the
interests of the city and of us in the country, and how to order
matters to our well-pleasing, and we will always stand by Our Lords, as
good, honest people. And hence we pray, that, if we should send any one
to Kloten, Our Lords will not take it amiss; because we do it for no
other purpose than to give good counsel and advise them to disperse."

The congregation of _Thalweil_ likewise report, that they "heard the
articles read; that they were long and much of them they could not
understand, and therefore could give but brief answers. Hence they
would let the former answers remain; that they were willing to place
person and property at the disposal of Our Lords, as far as concerns
the fatherland, and they must stand aloof from foreign lords. They
would send to Kloten like they of Kilchberg."

Still more confiding was the answer from _Horgen_: "The congregation of
the people of the bailiwicks deplore that the notice