THE FORERUNNER,

original: "PRODROMVS," a Latin term meaning a precursor or a scout sent ahead of an army.

Or

ADVANCED GUARD/

Necessary Defense of the innocence of distinguished Protestant

original: "Evangelischer." In this period, this referred generally to those of the Lutheran and Reformed faiths.

persons of high and low rank, who have been oppressed

and slandered, through the thorough discovery of the

Papists' harmful intentions and plans.

That is:

A true and credible printing of several

intercepted, very far-reaching, and dangerous letters

and writings; which have been diligently copied from the originals,

and in part faithfully translated from the languages

in which they were written; with attached

brief information and

instruction.

For all Protestants, both domestic and foreign

Potentates, Prince-Electors, Estates, and Lordships,

as well as everyone else, for their constant information,

heartfelt warning, and protection against

the falsified, so-called Secret

Anhalt Chancery.

The "Anhalt Chancery" was a famous piece of Catholic propaganda published in 1621. It claimed to prove a Protestant conspiracy to overthrow the Holy Roman Emperor, using intercepted (and potentially manipulated) documents.

A rectangular decorative woodcut ornament featuring symmetrical scrollwork and floral/foliage motifs.

IN THE YEAR 1622.