[Footnote 74: Of this measure, John Gerson, a stout doctor,
was the author of the champion. The proceedings of the
university of Paris and the Gallican church were often
prompted by his advice, and are copiously displayed in his
theological writings, of which Le Clerc (Bibliotheque
Choisie, tom. x. p. 1 - 78) has given a valuable extract.
John Gerson acted an important part in the councils of Pisa
and Constance.]