As we left Mikulov (Nikolsburg), our thoughts went to the group of Anabaptist Stäbler that left here in the 16th century to form the first community of goods. The Chronicle retells this tale: All those who followed Jakob Wiedemann were called the small group, or Stäbler (staff - bearers).' But those at Nikolsburg retained the sword and were therefore called Schwertler (sword - bearers). About two hundred people (not counting children) from Nikolsburg and Pergen and the surrounding area gathered outside the town of Nikolsburg. Out of sympathy a number of people came from the city to see them and wept with them, but others argued with them. They started on their way and encamped in a deserted village between Dannowitz and Muschau and stayed there for a day and a night. In English, from the Hutterite Chronicle: These men then spread out a cloak in front of the people, and each one laid his possessions on it with a willing heart - without being forced - so that the needy might be supported in accordance with the teaching of the prophets and apostles. (Isa. 23:18; Acts 2:44 - 45; 4:34 - 35; 5:1