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FELIX SCHMID.
1510.
A notary of the canton, bearing the insignia of Schwyz,
Perishes, drowned in the river of Lugano by the Gauls.
And the Swiss penetrate the Alps with shining arms,
When an auction of the insignia was prepared.
HENRICUS VVALDERVS.
1524.
The light of the Gospel, which illuminates the whole world,
Shone forth, having arisen from heaven in our native soil.
Vain superstition, having been removed, then retreated,
The city also was safe with God watching.
DIETHELMVS ROEYSTIVS.
1524.
Behold, the Anabaptists spread their harmful dogmas everywhere,
And the rustic crowd rages untamed.
But when they refuse to obey legitimate masters,
They are conquered, and fall by the savage sword of Mars.
IOANNES HABIVS.
1542.
With Mars raging, the towns roar with foreign wars,
This one follows the parts of Caesar, that one the Dukes.
But Habius, a prudent man, alone in the native lands
Keeps the Swiss immune from the war.