Dantiscus received Herberstein’s letter, brought by Nikolaus Nibschitz, on 16 September 1539. He asks Herberstein to give his regards to Baron [Wilhelm] von Rogendorf. He doubts whether the Spanish-type house Rogendorf is building can survive in the German climate, as the clay walls are sure to collapse easily when exposed to winter cold and washed with rain, like the rock between Bolzano and Merano that Herberstein is familiar with. Dantiscus did not reply to Herberstein’s letter at the time because Nibschitz left suddenly. This letter is sent to Nibschitz.