for him to return when we reached Borna, and still more so when we came to Eulenburg,for then I was almost at my own door, but he persisted in accompanyingme to I must accuse you also of havingborne the whole expenses of the journey,so that I have not spent a farthing.And your episcopalpossessions are not as yet so great that you can afford to be so lavish.
In addition you have,unknown to me, put a silver cup and spoon, as did the patriarchJacob'shost, therebyalmost making me the thief of your belongingsagainstmy will, perhapswishingto follow
Joseph'sexample,who caused his cup to be placedin his brother But you are aware how illit befits me, a poor divine,born and living in a small place, to drink out of gold or silver,thus givingcause of offence to many of the enemies of the Word among ourselves.
I become liftedup thereby, I shall blame your injudicious prodigality.
Thank you very warmly for your kindness,and if the prayers of an old sinner have any power, they shall not be wanting on your behalf,althoughit is my duty to remember you at all times,without any presents, accordingto the Divine command and the extreme need of all of us.
He guide your steps and prosper the work of your hands to the benefit of many.
Dr. Jonas to be left at Grace and peace and my poor paternoster.
High-born Prince,most gracious Jonas is here and has told me all,so I givehim this letter,with my humble opinionof the matter.
In the firstplace,the lectureship must be filledup at once, as was arranged, and no one can presume to interfere with the manner in which your
Dr. Jonas cannot, without injury to the church at Halle, be removed,