To Katherine, Luther’s wife letter 5 - Martin Luther

TO KATHERINE LUTHER

Luther visited the Elector, from whom he got a warm welcome at Torgau. They talked of many lands and times, till they should reach the better land.

July 29, 1534.

Grace and peace, dear Kathie! I do not know what to write you, for Herr Philip and the others are returning home. I must remain longer here on account of the pious Prince. You must wonder how long I am likely to stay, or rather how long you will get quit of me. I fancy Franciscus will set me free, even as I have set him free, but not so speedily. Yesterday I had to take a nasty drink, and I do not like what is not good. I keep thinking what good wine and beer I have at home, as well as a beautiful wife, or shall I say lord? And you would do well to send me over my whole cellar of wine and a bottle of thy

beer, or else I shall not be back before the new beer is ready. I herewith commit you to God along with our young folks and all the servants. Amen.

Thy loving MARTIN LUTHER . (Torgau.)