ABSTRACT
Luther sent for the barber early to shave him. When he asked why he was thus summoned, Luther replied : " I am told that an agent of the Holy Father the Pope has come and that I am to speak with him. I f , therefore, I have a young appearance the legate will think : 6 The devil! I f Luther who is not yet old has been able to give so much trouble, what will he do when he gets on in life ?' " 1
When shaved, the doctor put on his best clothes and a gold chain around his neck. " Professor," said the barber, " you will offend them." Luther replied: " I do it for that very purpose; they have offended us enough and one must deal thus with foxes and serpents." The barber: " Go in peace; the Lord grant that you may convert them." Luther: " I shall ndt do that, but it is possible that they may be reproved by me before they are dismissed."
