CHAPTER XXXIX

. END OF LUTHER’S LIFE _pages_ 341-386

1. THE FLIGHT FROM WITTENBERG.

His depression gets the better of him and he leaves the town “for ever.” Change of air sweetens his temper and he returns and resumes his work with new ardour _pages_ 341-351

2. LAST TROUBLES AND CARES.

Quarrels with the Swiss and with New Believers nearer home; with the lawyers regarding clandestine marriages; the State proves a cause of vexation on account of its interference in matters which concern the preachers. Luther’s fears for the future; encroachments of human reason; the coming collapse of morals _pages_ 351-369

3. LUTHER’S DEATH AT EISLEBEN (1546).

Thoughts of death. His last visit to Mansfeld, to act as arbitrator between the Counts. The versions of his last moments _pages_ 370-381

4. IN THE WORLD OF LEGEND.

The tale of Luther’s suicide, of the disappearance of his body, etc. Who was responsible for the habit of concocting such stories _pages_ 381-386

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