As usual with such texts of Luther's, the letter gathered momentum as it continued: «Your Electoral Grace should not think that Luther is dead...» The letter wound up with a straight ultimatum: «I beg and expect Your Electoral Grace's
definite and speedy reply to this letter within fourteen
days; if after this appointed fortnight no public answer should appear, my little book Against the Idol at Halle will be
released... Written in my wilderness... 1 December 1521.»