The Catholic estates endorsed the Emperor's declaration, but added the petition that, after the confutation had been read, the Lutherans be asked in all kindness to return and that, in case this remained fruitless, an attempt be made to bring about an agreement to be reached by a committee appointed by both parties.
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church"
Friedrich Bente
The first three are repeatedly designated as the true authors of the confutation.
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church"
Friedrich Bente
July 14 Melanchthon reported he had heard from friends that the confutation was "long and filled with scurrilities."
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church"
Friedrich Bente