Note 299b — HISTORY OF LYNN, PART II. (continued 2)

That Francis touched for the evil is said to be averred by Servetus, in his 1st edition of Ptolemy’s Geography. Of its success, indeed, we are told that he appeared far from being a believer, but it was not the only instance of his unbelief or incredulity. He often disbelieved what others firmly credited; for which the bloody reformer Calvin made him pay very dearly, at last, without the gates of Geneva.