1521, he quietly quitted the Wartburg, clad in his garb of a military knight, and repaired to Wittemberg. He safely reached Amsdorff’s house, when his friends were immediately and secretly called together, Melancthon being one of the first to arrive. The captive of the Wartburg spent a brief but happy time in the midst of his friends. He learnt of the spread of the Reformation, of the hopes of the brethren; and, delighted at what he saw and heard, offered up a prayer of thanksgiving, and then, without