The Romanists demand a Ballot—The Bernese in favour of the Reform—Both Parties come to the Poll—The Prudhommes of Neufchatel—Proposed Delay—The Romanists grasp the Sword—The Voting—Majority for Reform—Protestantism perpetual—The Image of Saint John—A Miracle—Retreat of the Canons—Popery and the Gospel CHAPTER 9
Reaction preparing—Failure of the Plot—Farel in Valangin and near the Lake—De Bely at Fontaine—Farel’s Sufferings—Marcourt at Valangin—Disgraceful Expedient—Vengeance—The
Reform
established—French
Switzerland
characterised—Gathering Tempest.
BOOK XVI. SWITZERLAND—CATASTROPHE (1528—1531)