Letters from Katie Luther preview - Chapter 18: The Plague

Below is an excerpt from Chapter 8: The Plague from Letters from Katie Luther by Shirley Casemier. _____________________ August 10, 1527 Dear Ave, The Black Plague has come to Wittenberg. The professors and students have moved the university to Jena, hoping they would not become ill there. Sir Doctor said he must stay so he will be here for the people who need him. “A shepherd,” he said, “may not leave his flock.” I told him if he stays, so will I, but I did not tell him how frightened I...