But as yet I have no certain information." [Note 8] In another letter to Luther, dated Aug.

6, he says: "The Landgrave proceeds with great moderation, and has openly told me, that in order to preserve peace, _he would submit to still more severe conditions_, provided they could be accepted without bringing reproach on the gospel." During the pendency of these negotiations, Melancthon made repeated efforts by letter to conciliate influential individuals of the papal party.

Among these is his letter to _Cardinal Campegius, the apostolic legate, of July 6th, which reflects no little light on the state of his mind.

This intense anxiety to gain the imperial favor for the Protestant cause, could not fail strongly to tempt him to make the Confession as palatable as possible to the Romanists, by yielding nearly everything that he did not regard as essential.

Hear the letter: "_Most Reverend Sir:_--As many good men applaud the very great moderation exhibited by your Eminence, amid your honors and elevation, I am induced to cherish the hope, that your Eminence will receive my letter with favor.