[41] Viret, yielding to the entreaties of Calvin, went to Geneva
towards the end of March, and there received the most honourable
marks of public affection. We read in the Registers of Council, of
date the 2d April 1546,--"Grand reception given to Farel and Viret,
who had just arrived at Geneva."
Instructions to Viret about a journey to Geneva.
GENEVA, _26th March, before supper_.
The person who delivered yours to me did not know whence it came.
I thus received it somewhat later than I wished. I attended to the
wish you expressed, that a suitable horse, and one without show,
should be sent to you. It would, however, have been sent off sooner,
had I not told our people beforehand that you could not leave
your place of residence before the morning discourse. I certainly
could have wished, if your letter had arrived in time, that you
had been sent for sooner. But I supposed that you had set out with
Christopher: for that was the reason why I gave you no letter by the
messenger belonging to my household. If, after preaching, you can
come as far as Nyon, you will be here on Monday before supper; but
take care lest you fatigue yourself. You had better come to Nyon on
Monday. We shall have you with us in good time, if we get you well.
Salute all the brethren.
May the Lord bring you to us safe and in good spirits.--Yours,