CONTENTS OF THE THIRD VOLUME.

BOOK IV. TIMES OF HOSTILITY TO THE REFORM IN FRANCE.

CHAPTER I. CALVIN, THE FUGITIVE, IN HIS RETREAT AT ANGOULÊME. (November and December 1533.)

Rights of Conscience, claimed by Protestants, repudiated by Rome—Calvin in Flight—Accepts the Cross—Tillet's House, Rue de Genève—The Library—A new Phase—Doxopolis—The quiet Nest—Calvin's Studies—The Forge in which Vulcan prepares his Bolts—Men who rank themselves among Beasts—Calvin attacks them—Noble intercourse of Friendship

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CHAPTER II. THE EXILE TURNS PREACHER. (December 1533 and January 1534.)

The Greek of Claix—Men of Mark gather round him—Conferences at Gérac—Prayer and the Search for Truth—Those who believe and those who know—Calvin supplies Sermons for the Priests—He preaches in Latin

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CHAPTER III. CALVIN AT NÉRAC, WITH ROUSSEL AND LEFÈVRE. (Winter 1533-34.)

Religious Awakening in the South—Margaret arrives at Nérac—Evangelical movement around her—Refugees, the Poor, and Children—Calvin goes to Nérac—Roussel's Concessions and Calvin's Firmness—A candid old Man—Lefèvre predicts Calvin's Future—A Lesson received by Calvin—He rebukes the unequally yoked

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CHAPTER IV. A DRAMATIC REPRESENTATION AT THE COURT OF NAVARRE. (Winter 1533-34.)

The Lord's Supper at Pau—Opposition of the King of Navarre—The Mystery of The Nativity—A Carpenter and a young Jewess—They are ill-received at Bethlehem—They Lodge in a Stable—The Lord sends His Angels—Joseph returns, and worships the Child—Amusing Interlude—Conversation between the Shepherds—The Angels announce the Nativity—Shepherds and Shepherdesses go to Bethlehem—The Shepherds discover the Child—Adoration—Satan appears—He denies the Incarnation—Satan conquered, and Christ triumphs—Effects produced by the Mystery

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CHAPTER V. CALVIN AT POITIERS, AT THE BASSES-TREILLES, AND IN ST. BENEDICT'S CAVE. (Spring 1534.)

Calvin and Du Tillet at Poitiers—Calvin at the University—Awakening and Renewal—Friends and Enemies—Calvin's successful Teaching—Invited to the Lieutenant-General's—Conversation about Luther and Zwingle—Garden of the Basses-Treilles—The first Calvinist Council—Calvin's Grotto—Earnest Prayer—Calvin speaks against the Mass—Interruption—Appeal—The Lord's Supper

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CHAPTER VI. CALVIN AND HIS DISCIPLES BEGIN THE EVANGELISATION OF FRANCE. (Spring 1534.)

Calvin and the four Brothers St. George—They desire to remain Abbots, although Evangelical—They sacrifice a brilliant Position—France on the point of awaking—The Missionaries sent out—Babinot and Vèron—The Reformation and the Young—The Reformation and Science—How Faith and Science should unite—Abusive Language against Calvin—Calvin leaves Poitiers—His Letter to the Church of Poitiers—He will not be the Pope's Vassal—Poitiers regrets Calvin—Calvin resigns his Benefices—His Influence at Noyon

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CHAPTER VII. THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS OF PARIS IN 1534. (Summmer 1534.)

Progress of the Gospel in France—Calvin arrives in Paris—Martyrdom of Pointet—Milon the Paralytic—His Gaieties and his Fall—His Conversion—His Christian Life—Du Bourg, the Draper—Valeton, the Receiver of Nantes—Giulio Camillo and his Machine—Contrary Opinions of Sturm and Calvin—A Scholar and a Bricklayer—Catelle—A characteristic of Calvin

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CHAPTER VIII. CALVIN'S FIRST RELATIONS WITH THE LIBERTINES AND WITH SERVETUS. (Summer 1534.)

The Spirituals or Libertines—Calvin a Conservative—Murder and Theft—Calvin begins the Struggle—False Liberality of the Spirituals—Treatise against the Libertines—Servetus—He desires to win Calvin and France—Calvin and Servetus on the Trinity—Luther, Zwingli, and Bucer against Servetus—A Discussion appointed—Servetus stays away—Psychopannychia—Character of Calvin's Divinity—His Happiness at La Forge's—Determines to leave Paris—The Travellers robbed—They arrive at Strasburg

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CHAPTER IX. THE PLACARDS. (October 1534.)

Temporisers and Scripturists—Feret sent by the Christians of Paris to consult Farel—Movement in Switzerland—Farel writes the Placards—Examined by the Paris Christians—Shall they be published?—Posting of the Placards—Their Contents—Their Violence neutralises their Success

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CHAPTER X. THE KING'S ANGER. (Autumn 1534.)

Commotion caused by the Placards—A New Missive—Placard posted on the King's Door—His Indignation—The King's Orders—Anguish of the Reformed—Morin lays his Plans—The Sketch-maker betrays his Brethren—Arrests—Valeton and his Books are taken—Du Bourg and the Paralytic seized—Numerous Arrests—Duprat and De Tournon excite the King—Grief of Queen Margaret—She intercedes in Roussel's Favour—Beda accuses the King—Mass of Seven Points—The Queen's Preachers before the King

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CHAPTER XI. EXPIATIONS AND PROCESSIONS. (End of 1534 and Beginning of 1535.)

Milon's Martyrdom—Du Bourg at the Stake—Poille's Sufferings and Courage—Terror and Emigration—Quality of the Fugitives—Hardships of the Flight—Roussel, Berthaud and Courault—The King urged to persecute—Preparations for the Procession—The Procession—Calvin on the Relics—Penitence of the King—The Two Januaries 21

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CHAPTER XII. ELOQUENCE AND TORTURES OF FRANCIS I. (January 21, 1535.)

Dinner at the Bishop's—The King's Speech—Effects of the King's Rhetoric—The Procession on its Return—The Strappado—Martyrdom of Valeton—Torture at the Halles—Proclamations and Punishments—La Forge and other Martyrs—La Gaborite—The Holy Candle—The King's Motives—France prepared for the Reform—Sturm's Sorrow—His Letter to Melanchthon— Luther's Sentiments—The King's Hatred—His Letter to the Germans

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CHAPTER XIII. CALVIN AT STRASBURG, WITH ERASMUS, AND AT BASLE. (Summer and Autumn 1534.)

Calvin's Mission—Strasburg—The College and Matthew Zell—The Pastor's Wife—Bucer and Capito—Deficiencies in the Strasburg Divines—Calvin leaves Strasburg—Erasmus—His Interview with Calvin—Catherine Klein at Basle—Peter Ramus on Calvin—Inward Work in Calvin—Cop at Basle—Grynæus and Calvin—Fabri—Calvin exhorts to Peace—Translations of the Bible

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CHAPTER XIV. INSTITUTES OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. (Winter 1534.)

News of the Paris Martyrs—Calvin advocates Compassion—Fresh Victims—Indignation in Germany—Oswald Myconius—His first Sermon—His Opinions on the Martyrdoms—Du Tillet's Anguish—Effect of these Cruelties on Calvin—Determines to plead the Cause of his Brethren—Theology restored—The Reformation is a Creation—The Institutes—A Consciousness of Divinity within us—Cavillers and Testimony of the Holy Ghost—Expiation—Faith and Charity—The Flame in the Heart—Assurance of Victory—Grace is everything—God does not ordain Evil—Morality restored in Religion—The Church—Appreciation of the Institutes

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CHAPTER XV. CALVIN ADDRESSES THE KING AND DEPARTS FOR ITALY. (August 1535.)

The Martyrs Cornon and Brion—Letter to the King—The Evangelical Doctrine is Truth—Truth Attacked and not Defended—Reign of Brigandage—The Invincible Doctrine—Cause of the zeal of the Monks—Is the Doctrine new?—Testimony of the Fathers—State of the World—Where the True Church is to be found—Satan quiet or active—Tortures and Patience—Printing of the Institutes—Calvin starts for Italy—His Motives for going

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BOOK V. STRUGGLES OF THE REFORMATION.

CHAPTER I. EFFORTS IN THE PAYS DE VAUD. (1521.)

Uses of Opposition—Conciliation needful—Stagnation and new Struggles—Vaud and Geneva—Farel—His Portrait—Greatness of the beginnings of the Reform—The General prepares for Conquest—Fabri visits Farel—Farel desires to return to the Combat—The Indulgence Seller at Orbe—Farel preaches the Pardon of the Saviour—Friar Michael aroused against him—His first and second Sermon—Hollard gives the lie—He is severely beaten

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CHAPTER II. PLOT OF THE WOMEN AGAINST REFORM; FAREL'S PREACHING. (1531.)

The Bailiff of Berne arrives at Orbe—The Monk in Prison—Romain compelled to run for his Life—Beaten by the Women—Intercession in the Monk's favour—Farel arrives at Orbe—Tumult—Plot of the Women—Friar Michael's Examination—Michael liberated and Farel preaches—Singular Congregation—Procession and Sermon—Farel preaches on Penance, Indulgences, Confession, Images, and a Worldly Life—Farel hard to please with regard to the Ministry

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CHAPTER III. A NEW REFORMER AND AN IMAGE-BREAKER. (1531.)

Pierre Viret goes to Paris—Converted and returns to Orbe—His Struggles—Conversion of his Parents—Farel and Viret—Viret preaches at Orbe—The Peter, Paul, and John of Switzerland—Conversion of Elizabeth d'Arnex—Conversion of a Priest—The Lord's Supper at Orbe—All the Images thrown down—Arrest of the Priests—The Banneret appeals to the People—Release of the Priests—The Iconoclasts imprisoned

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CHAPTER IV. THE BATTLES OF GRANDSON. (1531-32.)

Malady of petty Questions—Farel's Wisdom—How he raised Recruits- War-cries of the Reformers—Farel marches to Battle—Battle of Grandson in 1476—Farel turned out by the Grey Friars—Struggle in the Benedictine Convent—The Church opened to the Reformers—The Reformers imprisoned—Reinforcements from Yverdun and Lausanne—The Grey-Friar's Sermon—Fresh Struggle beginning—The Sentinel-Monks—Conspiracy of the devout Women-Conversion of the Monks—Christmas Festival at Orbe—Disorders of the Catholics—Council of the Reformed—First Act of Religious Liberty

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CHAPTER V. THE WALDENSES APPEAR. (1526 to October 1532.)

The Waldenses enquire about the Reform—Deputation to Œcolampadius— Confession of the Barbes—Origin of the Waldenses—Marriage—Work—The Mass—Natural Strength—Brotherly Love of Œcolampadius—Proposals for a Synod—Martyrdom of Masson—Farel's Danger—His Journey and Arrival in the Valleys—Conversations—Opening of the Synod—Election and Works—Farel's Opinions gain ground—Discussion on Compromises—Harmony between the Waldensians and Reformers—Old Waldensian manuscripts—Translation of the Bible determined upon—Farel desires to go to Geneva

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CHAPTER VI. PLANS OF THE EMPEROR, THE DUKE OF SAVOY, AND THE BISHOP AGAINST GENEVA. (1530-1532.)

Bellegarde arrives at Augsburg—His Audience with Charles V.—The Emperor's Anxieties—His Answer—Bellegarde's Letter to the Duke of Savoy—His Designs against Geneva—Revolutionary Measures—The Bishop sends his Secretary to Geneva—His constant Agitation and Anger—His displeasure against B. Hugues—Charles V. orders Geneva to expel the Sectarians—The Zwing-Uri of Geneva—Freedom in sight

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CHAPTER VII. THE REFORMERS AND THE REFORMATION ENTER GENEVA. (October 1532.)

Farel and Saunier go to Geneva—Farel consults Olivetan—Farel calls upon the Huguenot Leaders—They go to hear Farel—He shows them their Deficiencies—Farel and his Hearers—Sensation in the City—His second Lecture and its Effects—The Women of Geneva opposed to the Reform—Farel before the Town Council—The Council divided—The name of Berne protects him—The Episcopal Council deliberates—Conspiracy against Farel—Farel summoned before Clergy

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CHAPTER VIII. THE REFORMERS ARE EXPELLED FROM GENEVA. (October 1532.)

Farel before the Episcopal Council—Speech of the Official—Veigy's Invectives—Farel's Answer—A clerical Tumult—Syndic Hugues interposes—Danger of Farel and his Friends—Olard tries to shoot Farel—Farel turned out of Geneva—A Storm—A Priest tries to stab Farel—He is protected by the Magistrates—Farel's Departure

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CHAPTER IX. A JOURNEY TO THE VALLEYS OF PIEDMONT, AND STRUGGLES NEAR NEUCHÂTEL. (End of 1532.)

Farel desires to send Froment to Geneva—Recollections of their common Dangers—Olivetan requested to translate the Bible—He fears the Critics—Olivetan departs for the Valleys—An inhospitable Woman—Olivetan and his three sick Friends—A Monk of St. Bernard—Olivetan in the Valley—Neuchâtel—A Fight in the Church—Decree of the Council—A strange Christmas Festival—The Curé heads the Battle—A Christmas Sermon—Locle—The Oxen of the Brenets

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CHAPTER X. THE SCHOOLMASTER AND CLAUDINE LEVET. (November and December 1532.)

Froment departs for Geneva—Bad Reception at first—Desires to leave the City—His Prospectuses—Great Success—Froment teaches—Difference between Rome and the Reform—The bewitched Paula takes Claudine to hear Froment—Claudine crosses herself and listens—Shut up three Days and three Nights with the Gospel—Her Conscience finds Peace—Her Conversion and Interview with Froment

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CHAPTER XI. FORMATION OF THE CHURCH. FRIENDS AND OPPONENTS. (Middle to the End of December 1532.)

The Bishop's Anger—Progress of the Gospel—Claudine lays aside her costly Attire—The Ladies of Geneva—Conversion of many of them—Little Assemblies—The Church without form and the Church formed—A Monk preaches the Gospel—Th. Moine and a Sermon at the Madeleine—Four Huguenots demand a Disputation—Discussion with the Vicar—The Armed Priests—Tumult at the Madeleine—The Vicar of St. Germain's—Froment forbidden to preach—St. Sylvester's Eve

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CHAPTER XII. THE SERMON AT THE MOLARD. (New Year's Day, 1533.)

Crowd at Froment's Lodgings—He is called to preach at the Molard—Invites the People to pray—His Text—Sermon at the Molard—The Interruption—The False Prophets—God the sole Judge—The Magistrates interfere—Froment's Escape and Concealment—Meeting of the Council—Serious posture of Affairs—Froment assaulted—Forced to leave Geneva

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CHAPTER XIII. HOLY SCRIPTURE AND THE LORD'S SUPPER AT GENEVA. (January and February 1533.)

Romish Reaction—Friar Bocquet sent away—Baudichon de la Maisonneuve— Evangelical Meetings—Two kinds of Protestantism—Olivetan's Work—Translation of the Bible—The Word and the Sacrament—Guerin—First Sacrament at Pré l'Evêque—Guerin forced to leave—The Two Winds

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CHAPTER XIV. FORMATION OF A CATHOLIC CONSPIRACY. (Lent, 1533.)

Olivetan's Remonstrance and Exile—Preparations of the Clerical Party—De la Maisonneuve at Berne—Berne demands Freedom of Worship—Two Hundred Catholics before the Council—They ask for Justice—Agitation against the Lutherans—The Conspirators assemble—Secret Plots—Speeches of the Leaders—Solemn Oath—Catholics meet at St. Pierre's Church—The Reformed at Maisonneuve's—Goulaz and Vandel exhort to Peace—Vandel wounded

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CHAPTER XV. FIRST ARMED ATTACK OF THE CATHOLICS UPON THE REFORMATION. (March 28, 1533.)

The Catholics prepare to fight—The Standards of the King go forth—The Troops are formed—An Alarm—Muster at the Molard—The three Corps—The Artillery and the Banner—The Prayer of the Nuns—Agitation in the City—A cruel husband—Reinforcement of Women and Children—Scene at Maisonneuve's—Consolation and Prayer—Fight between Philippe and Bellessert—The St. Gervaisians retire—Claudine Levet pursued—Plan to burn out the Huguenots—Peigy's Troop change their Road—The Reformed in Line of Battle—The Cannons planted—The Trumpet sounds—Tears and Prayers

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CHAPTER XVI. TRUCE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES. (From March 28 to May 4, 1533.)

Mediation of the Friburgers—Their Language to the Syndics and the Priests—A Consultation—Joy and Murmuring—Plan of Reconciliation—Articles of Peace—Dominican Song of Victory—The Sacrament on Holy Thursday—Alarm of the Catholics—The Dominican at St. Pierre's—Embassy to Berne—Is followed by Maisonneuve—His Speech to the Council of Berne—The Syndic is Dumb

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CHAPTER XVII. SECOND ATTACK, IN WHICH THE LEADER PERISHES. (May 4, 1533.)

War of the Tongue—Huguenots depart for Lyons—Festival of the Holy Winding-Sheet—High Mass—Importance of the Struggle—Ideas become Acts—A Holiday Evening ends in a Brawl—An Agent of the Clergy excites the Crowd—Marin de Versonay—The Tocsin sounds—Wernli arms for the Fight—Decisive Moment—His Appeals—His first Challenge—Skirmish in the Dark—Wernli heads the Fight—His Death—How the Night was spent

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CHAPTER XVIII. THE CANON'S DEATH MADE A WEAPON AGAINST THE REFORM. (May to July 1533.)

The Corpse discovered—Distress of the Catholics—Arrival of Wernli's Relations—The Burial—A Miracle—Preparations to crush the Reform—The Bishop at Arbois—The Pope orders him to return to Geneva—His Indecision—Determines to go—Importunity of the Mamelukes' Council—A Coup d'Etat necessary—Two Victories to be won—Friburg demands the Trial of Wernli's Murderers—Declaration of Religious Liberty

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CHAPTER XIX. CATASTROPHE. (Beginning of July 1533.)

Preparations to receive the Bishop—His Entrance—The Bishop at the General Council—Agitation—The Magistrates consult the Charters—The Bishop's despotic Intentions—Proscriptions—The Huguenots entrapped—Escape of many—One of their Wives imprisoned—Strange Request of the Bishop—Levet's Flight—He is pursued and taken—Various Rumours—The Bishop cites the Prisoners before him—Attacks on the Huguenots—The Courage of the Genevese—Elders of Geneva before the Bishop—The Bishop persists in his Illegality—Firmness of the Genevese—The Friburgers call for Vengeance—G. Wernli's Speech—Refusal of the Two Hundred—Arguments for the Temporal Power—Opposition to Absolute Power—The Prisoners in their Dungeons—Impatience of the Mamelukes—Attempt to murder Curtet—Dangers accumulating—Geneva and Calvin—Triumph and Tribulation—Hope

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HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION IN EUROPE IN THE TIME OF CALVIN.