He was a statesman, and more willing to trust the people than were his contemporaries, but yet he was ready to sacrifice his country to his creed.
For a short time after the death of so many of its leading citizens in the battle of Cappel, Zurich was reduced to impotence and despair.

Nor was she much comforted or assisted by her neighbors.

Oecolampadius died but a few weeks after his friend; while {160} Luther and Erasmus sang paeans of triumph over the prostration of their rivals.

Even Calvin considered it a judgment of God.

Gradually by her own strength Zurich won her way back to peace and a certain influence.