. About Germany's terrible internal enemies.
Handwritten in Aurifaber, Vol. III, p. 402. Printed in Schütze, Vol. I, p. 256 and in De Wette, Vol. V, p. 548.
Mercy and peace! It is not doubtful to me that Mezentius 3) with his scales are the very worst Turkish 4) enemies for Germany. Thus they rage because what they desire is prevented, that they would rather that the Turk be their master than that the freedom of Germany remain unharmed. God have mercy on us and hasten the day of redemption. For Germany will not be well, nor will she feel well, may Nlltt the Turk rule or our countrymen. For the entire nobility and princes are intent on the servitude of Germany and suck the people dry; they alone want to have everything. Besides, I have nothing to write, you know everything better. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you. My Käthe greets you respectfully with all yours. Fare well in the Lord. 1543, Wednesday after Lätare [March 7]. Yours, Martin Luther.
Postscript. I have finished the second book against the Jews, "Vom Schem Hamphoras", 5) which I know you will not easily translate into Latin.
No. 2999.