,illu/ration3 9 ,cont9uatione miraculi mundi ,a4 ,i/ d] ,(54 ,b4 ,das di/illi] gefs 9 dem ,(54 ,c4 ,das lo* mit e9em faltz d>dur* das swnge e+etrag5 wird4 ,d4 ,die ,zange mit deckel d>mit das gefs na* dem e9trag5 ges*loss wirdt4 ,e4 ,e9 ,eis5 lffel d>mit d] s*wan e+etrag5 wirdt4 ,f4 ,die recipi5t54 ,g4 ,die banck d>auf die recipi5t5 lig54 ,h4 d] ,laborant4 ,illu/ration3 9 ,cont9uatione miraculi mundi ,a4 ,i/ d] ,(5 wie er 9 d] arbeit /ehet4 ,b4 ,i/ d] ,vnt]/e !il des ,(5s wie er (f5 ohne die vord] w& anzuseh54 ,c4 ,i/ das ob]!il des ,(5s4 ,d4 ,d] ro/ 9 dem ,(54 ,e4 d] ,h]d4 ,f4 d] ,mffel s auff d5 h]d gehret4 ,g4 d] ,deckel d>mit d] ,(5 ob5 g$ecket wird wann kohl5 d>9 se9 vnd 9 voll] arbeit /ehet4 ,h4 das rau* fngle9 an dem ,(54 ,,! ,,works ,,( ,,! ,highly ,exp]i5c$ & ,fam\s ,,*ymi/1 ,john ,rudolph ,glaub]3 ,,conta9+1 ,great ,v>iety ( ,*oice ,secrets ,,9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy ,9 ! ,work+ ( ,,metallick ,,m9es1 & ! ,sep>ation ( ,,metals3 ,,also1 ,v>i\s ,*eap & ,easie ,ways ( mak+ ,salt-petre1 & ,improv+ ( ,b>r5-,l&1 & ! ,fruits ( ! ,e>?4 ,toge!r ) _m o!r ?+s v pr(itable = all ! ,lov]s ( ,art & ,indu/ry4 ,translat$ into ,engli%1 & ,publi%$ = ,publick ,good by ! ,lab\r1 ,c>e1 & ,*>ge1 ( ,,*ri/oph] ,,packe1 ,philo-*ymico-,m$icus4 ,illu/ration ,,london1 ,pr9t$ by ,?omas ,milb\rn1 = ! ,au?or1 & are to be sold at 8 ,h\se next ,door to ! ,gun 9 ,little-,moorfields2 by ,d4 ,newman at ! ,k+'s-,arms 9 ! ,p\ltry1 & ,w4 ,coop] at ! ,pellican 9 ,little ,brita94 ,,mdclxxxix4 ,,table ,,( ,,cont5ts ,,! ,,preface ,,to ,,! ,,read] ,a ,,catalogue ,,( ,,! ,subscrib]s ,,names ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,,works ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces #a ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces #ae ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces #ee ,,! ,,f\r? ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces #fg ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces #he ,,an ,,app5dix #id ,( ! ,t9cture ( ,gold #if ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,m9]al ,"w #ajj ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,m9]al ,"w #aad ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,m9]al ,"w #abe ,! ,,apology ( ,john ,rudolph ,glaub] #adg ,miraculum ,mundi #afa ,,! ,,explication ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi #aga ,,! ,,cont9uation ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi #ahf ,a ,,treatise ,( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e #bjf ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi #bba ,,! ,,book ,,( ,philip ,!ophra/us ,bomba/ #bca ,,annotations ,,^u ,,! ,,cont9uation ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi #bdc ,a ,,treatise ,,( ,,! ,nature ( ,salts #bdg ,a ,,treatise ,( ! ,signature ( ,salts1 ,metals1 & ,planets #bfi ,,! ,,consolation ,,( ,,navigators #bgh ,a ,true & ,p]fect ,,description ,,( ,extract+ good ,,t>t> ,,f ,,! ,lees ( ,w9e #bij ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many #bid ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many #cah ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many #ccg ,,! ,,f\r? ,,"p ,,( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many #cgg ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many #djh ,,! ,,six? & ,la/ ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,,g]many #dbh ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,,works ,! ,fir/ ,,c5tury1 ,,or ,weal?y ,/ore-,h\se ( ,treasures #a ,! ,second ,c5tury ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,weal?y ,/ore-h\se ( ,treasures #ce ,! ,?ird ,c5tury ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,weal?y ,/ore-h\se ( ,treasures #fa ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory #hb ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory #ic ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory #aba ,,! ,,f\r? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory #abi ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory #ada ,,! ,,six? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa #aee ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa #agd ,,! ,,fir/ ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa #ahg ,,! ,,second ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa #aig ,,! ,,?ird ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa #bjh ,,libellus ,,ignium1 ,,or1 ,book ( ,,fires #baf ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,,works ,a ,,treatise ,,( ,,! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals #a ,,( ,,elias ! ,,arti/ #ea ,de ,purgatorio ,philosophorum #fg ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s #gf ,a ,,treatise ,,conc]n+ ,! ,animal-,/one #hd ,,! ,,index ,op]a ,johannis ,rudolphi ,glaub]i ,imprimantur1 ,?o4 ,)]ly ,prses ,coll4 ,m$4 ,lond4 ,joannes ,betts ,edv>dus ,br[ne ,guilielmus ,briggs ,c5sores4 ,gulielmus ,dawk9s ,,to ,,! ,hon\r$1 & ,truly ,le>n$1 ,edmond ,dick5son1 ,m4 ,d4 ,physician to ! ,,k+',s ,p]son & ,family4 ,! ,art ( ,*ymi/ry1 7,hon\r$ ,sir7 al?\gh 9 its ,speculations mo/ ,noble & ,delectable to a ,philosophick ,m9d1 & 9 its ,practice highly ,ins]vi5t1 & ,b5eficial to ,mank9d2 yet ha? x n escap$ ! ,obloquies1 & false ,imputations ( ,detractors1 & ,calumniators1 :o ei!r ?r\gh ,ignorance1 ,idl5ess1 or ,envy 7or all ( !m conjo9'd7 h made a false ,repres5tation ( ?is mo/ ,noble ,art to ! ,_w1 & endeav\r$ to set ,mank9d at ! greate/ di/ance f t :i* is its highe/ int]e/ to c\rt4 ,= :i* cause1 su* ,writ+s z ,promulge1 & (f] at ! advanc+ ( ! ,*ymical ,art1 /& 9 ne$ ( su* a ,patron z is able to def5d !m aga9/ all ! ,cavils ( ,pride1 ,envy1 & ,ignorance4 ,& if ! ,exquisite ,p>ts1 & ,pr(\nd ,le>n+ 9 ! m ,ab/ruse ,philosophy1 toge!r ) a ,long1 & ,indefatigable ,scrut9y & ,lab\r 9 ! ,*ymical ,art1 accompani$ ) a happy ,practice 9 ! ,hon\rable ,faculty ( ,physick1 be fit ,accompli%m5ts to ,entitle "o a ,mecnas ( ?is ,art2 !n are ^? ,excell5cies all met & ,conc5tr$ 9 y\r self1 z is evid5t to ! :ole ,_w by y\r ,curi\s & ,le>n$ ,epi/le to ,mundanus1 & 8 ,answ] to x1 :i* answ] w be a ,la/+ ,te/imony ( y\r great ,wor? & ,m]it4 ,= c]ta9ly1 ,sir1 x is no small evid5ce ( y\r ,wor? & ,abilities 9 ! ,pyrote*nick ,art1 t a ,philosoph] :o _h be5 m ?an =ty ye>s an ,adept1 9 all t "t %\ld n f9d ?ree ,p]sons1 besides y\r self1 :om he ?\ght wor?y to make c]ta9 ( ! tru? ( :at !y s\ght1 & aspir$ aft]2 & yet gave y an ,ocul> ,satisfaction & ,c]titude ( t :i* ,?\s&s h desir$ to see1 b c\ld n3 ,& fur!r s]i\sly pr(ess+1 t if he _h _h ! same lib]ty f 8 ,ma/]1 t "s ,adepts enjoy1 t he w\ld h reveal$ to y ! :ole ,secret4 ,^! ?+s h induc$ me humbly to (f] ?is ,book to y\r ,patronage1 n d\bt+ b "u y\r ,"n & ,protection1 x w be able to ov]come _m ,difficulties1 & obta9 a free passage 9 ?is our ,engli% ,_w1 to ! b5efit & advantage ( _m well-dispos$ p]sons1 :o seek aft] ,hone/1 ,pr(itable1 & ,comm5dable ,arts1 :i* ,i am fully p]swad$ 0 ! *ief end ( ! ,au?or 9 ,writ+2 & ,i am sure is m9e 9 ,translat+ 8 ,works4 ,y are ?r\ghly acqua9t$ ) ,glaub]'s ,writ+s1 y "k 8 ,m5/ruums1 & 8 ,m$ic9es1 & are able to atte/ ! tru? ( :at o!rs may acc\nt false & impossible4 ,z = su* ( !m z conc]n ! high] ,classes ( ,*ymi/ry1 ,i %all say no?+ 7be+ yet b ad ,cor9?um v]g5s7 b commit !m to y\r ,mature ,judgm5t1 & ,protection1 humbly crav+ y\r p>don = ?is my presumption1 & = :at ,errors or ,ov]sights ,i may h committ$ 9 ?is ,"w2 & desir+ y\r ,fav\rable ,acceptance ( ^! my poor ,endeav\rs4 ,i take leave to conclude ) a passage ( ! abovem5tion$ ,excell5t ,mundanus4 ,i am fully p]swad$1 t by ! ,bless+ ( ,god ^u y\r ,sagaci\s ,lab\rs1 y w at l5g? obta9 t :i* w abundantly ,comp5sate y\r ,pa9s & ,co/4 ,to :i* ,i adjo9 my own he>ty ,wi%es2 & t aft] y h be5 z happy 9 ?is ,_w1 z true ,philosophy c make a ,man1 y may be ,et]nally ,happy 9 t :i* is to come4 ,i am ,,sir1 ,an ,hon\r] ( ,y\r ,"n & ,le>n+1 ,,*ri/oph] ,,packe4 ,,! ,,preface ,,to ,,! ,,read]4 ,t ! ,art ( ,*ymi/ry is v useful & highly s]viceable 9 ,physick1 ,*yrurg]y1 ,husb&ry1 & ,me*anick ,arts1 is long s9ce ev9c$ by ! ,excell5t ,mr4 ,boyl 7! ,hon\r bo? ( our ,age & ,c\ntry7 9 8 ,exp]im5tal ,philosophy1 or ,philosophick ,essays2 :o 9 ,essay ,i4 & ,,ii4 %ews t ! ,exam9ation ( ! ,juices ( ,human ,bodies1 by ! ,art ( ,*ymi/ry1 may illu/rate _! ,use & ,nature4 ,& t by x may be ,explicat$ ! ,nature ( our sev]al ,dige/ions1 & _! ,ab]rations4 ,& aft]w>ds ,cap4 ,,viii4 pag #aid4 speak+ ( ! advantages t ,*ymi/ry af=ds to ! ,!rapeutick or ,curative "p ( ,physick1 7:i* is ! *ief & pr9cipal71 & to :i* all ! o!r p>ts are subs]vi5t7 is pleas$ to express himself ?us3 ,i _c b ?9k t if ,*ymi/ry did no m ?an assi/ u1 by ! resolution ( ,bodies1 to extricate _! m active p>ts1 & p>tly by su* ,resolutions1 & p>tly by associat+ ,bodies toge!r1 to alt] ! =m] ,texture ( ,natures productions1 or pres5t u ) new ,concretes ( new ,textures2 by ?is v means1 if ,m5 want n ,curiosity & ,indu/ry1 to v>y & prosecute ,exp]im5ts1 !re mu/ necess>ily arise su* a /ore ( new & active ,m$ic9es1 t 9 all probability1 _m ( !m w be f\nd end['d ) su* v]tue z h n be5 7at lea/ 9 t degree7 met )1 9 ! usual ,m$ic9es1 :e!r ,simple or ,comp\nd1 to be b\ght 9 ,apo!c>ys ,%ops2 & consequ5tly1 ev5 )\t any notable discov]y1 or improvem5t ( ,pr9ciples1 ,*ymi/s 7ev5 z ,matt]s n[ /& ) !m7 may consid]ably add to ! ,ph>maceutical "p ( ,physick4 ,b if ! ,op]ations ( ,*ymi/ry 7 s]i\sly enquir$ into1 & ?r\ghly und]/ood1 ,i make little d\bt1 b by a skilful ,application ( !m1 & especially by a s]ies ( !m1 9 a ,rational & ,ord]ly way succe$+ "o ano!r1 !re may be f\nd out a great _m prep>ations ( ,rem$ies1 bo? v diff]5t f ! common ,ones1 & f> m ,noble ?an !y4 ,& pres5tly aft] he adds4 ,t if we _h b a few ,pot5t ,m5/ruums to dissolve & unlock ,bodies )1 ,i sc>ce "k :at might n be done 9 ,*ymi/ry4 ,!n fur!r 9 t ,essay :]e he treats ( ! usefulness ( ,*ymi/ry to ! ,empire ( ,man ov] ! ,inf]i\r ,works ( ,nature2 he proce$s to %ew t ,*ymi/ry is v s]viceable to ,husb&ry 9 all its p>ts1 & to o!r pr(essions t s]ve to provide ,m5 ) ,food or ,raim5t1 or d o!rwise m9i/] to ! ,necessities or ,accomodations ( ,life1 z ,bak]s1 ,brew]s1 ,dy]s1 c4 ,?us f> ?is ,le>n$ ,philosoph]3 ,to :i* ,i %all only add ?is1 ,t if :5 he wrote ^? ,essays1 ,*ymi/s 7 able to contribute s mu* to ! ,necessities & ,conv5i5ces ( ,mank9d1 :5 ,*ymi/ry 0 b "y 9 ,engl&1 & b few ,*ymi/s :o 7 accurate 9 _! ,op]ations1 & p]haps1 few] :o _h any compet5cy ( ,le>n+1 or s mu* z lightly ,t9ct$ ) ! ,h]metick ,philosophy2 if1 ,i say1 t x discov]$ s great a light :5 x _h b newly asc5d$ our ,horizon1 & 01 z ,i may say1 b 9 its ,infancy1 :at assi/ance may n[ be _h f x1 :5 7not)/&+ all ! ,ob/acles1 & unk9d usage x ha? met )al7 x is gr[n to a m virile ,age & ,vig\r3 ,b al?\gh ,*ymi/ry be mu* enl>g$1 & advanc$ 9 ,engl&1 9 respect ( ! ,numb]s1 & ,qualifications ( ! ,lov]s1 & pr(essors ( x2 yet are n ,*ymi/s free f press+ ,disadvantages1 n hav+ ! fre$om ( adm9i/r+ _! own ,m$ic9es1 h[ p[]ful & salutif]\s soev]1 & o!rwise adapt$ to ! ,necessities ( ! ,sick1 ?an ! common ,app>atus ( ,physick4 ,s1 t z ! ,case n[ /&s1 ! help & ,succ\r :i* ! ,sick & ,diseas$ receive f ,*ymical ,physick1 is b v small to :at !y might h1 if kn[+ ,*ymi/s _h ! fre$om ( ex]cis+ t ,art 9 all its p>ts1 :i* ) mu* ,indu/ry1 ,lab\r1 & ,co/s1 !y h be5 sollicit\s to atta94 ,b :5 ?is dis9c\ragem5t ( +5uity & ,ob/acle ( ! publick good1 %all become m app>5t to ^? 9 ^: p[] x is to r$ress x1 ,i d n d\bt b x w meet ) a ,rem$y4 ,b n[1 to give "s acc\nt ( my pres5t und]tak+4 ,i h at l5g? 7by ,god's help1 & ! assi/ance ( my ,subscrib]s7 f9i%$ my ,translation ( ,glaub]'s ,works1 & "h pres5t x to ! ,read]1 9 ! ,engli% ,tongue4 ,h[ well ,i h p]=m$ x1 ,i mu/ submit to ! judgm5ts ( o!rs3 ,i c\ld h be5 v glad to h se5 x done by "s abl] h&2 b :5 ,i h h]et(ore propos$ ! do+ b ( "s p>ts ( x to ^? :om ,i knew might easily h accommodat$ ,engli% ,arti/s !re92 tell+ !m t ,i wond]$ s ,excell5t an ,au?or1 %\ld be s long extant1 & t none %\ld unveil him ( 8 ,lat9 & ,g]man ,cov]+s1 & put him into an ,engli% ,dress4 ,i h _h = answ]1 ,t ?is ,age 0 n wor?y ( x2 s t x seems to me1 t ! ,provid5ce ( ,god _h res]v$ x = fitt] times1 al?\gh to be done by "o ( ! meane/ ( ! ,sons ( ,pyrote*ny4 ,b ?is ,i c say1 t ,i h acquitt$ my self 9 ?is matt]1 z well z ! sl5d]ness ( my ,p>ts1 weakness ( ,body1 & ! necess>y ,affairs ( my ,laboratory w\ld p]mit me2 b ----,ubi des9t ,vires1 accept&a e/ ,voluntas4 ,i desire ! ,lov]s ( ,*ymi/ry to accept my ,lab\rs1 ) ! same good w t ,i h und]gone !m1 hav+ no o!r end b to s]ve my ,c\ntry4 ,& ,i h]eby return ?anks to all ^? g5]\s spirit$ ,g5tlem5 & o!rs1 :o h ,subscrib$ to1 & promot$ ?is ,"w1 )\t ^: assi/ance 7! ,*>ge be+ v great1 z well z ! lab\r 7to me7 almo/ insupportable7 x mu/ yet h rema9$ hid & uns]viceable to ! ,engli% ,read]4 ,b ,i am 9 an especial mann] oblig$ to t publick spirit$ ,g5tleman 7:om ,i ought to "n1 7 x lawful to d x )\t 8 leave7 :o freely (f]$ me & put into my h&s a n inconsid]able "p ( ! ,mat]ials = ?is ,"w1 :i* "p also _h be5 m consid]able ?an x 01 _h n ! ,_s ( "s1 7:o unju/ly h9d]'d x7 be5 z ,mean & ,sordid1 z 8 0 ,g5]\s4 ,b t ,loss 01 9 "p1 made up to me1 by a well-m9d$ ,arti/1 to :om ,i also return ,?anks4 ,i h ,pr9t$ ?is ,book ^u f> bett] & l>g] ,pap] ?an ,i propos$ to d x 92 = at ! "t ( sett+ =? my fir/ ,proposals1 ,i _h n ! ,g]man ,pieces1 b :5 !y came to my h&s1 ^u a m accurate computation ( ! matt]1 ,i f\nd t if ,i %\ld g on to d ! ,"w ^u ! ,pap] ,i _h propos$1 ! ,book w\ld swell to too great a ?ickness = its bread? & l5g?1 & n be only ill %ap$1 b inconv5i5t to be read4 ,by ?is means my ,subscrib]s h a mu* bett] ,book ?an ,i promis$ !m1 al?\gh ! ,*>ge ha? also be5 ,consid]ably great] to me1 ?an ,i at fir/ expect$4 ,! ,read] ha? all "h 9 "o ,volumn :i* ,glaub] ev] ,pr9t$1 z f> z ,i c f9d ^u dilig5t ,enquiry at ,am/]dam1 :]e all 8 ,writ+s 7 ,pr9t$1 & :]e ,i pur*as$ ! ,orig9al ,copp] ,plates belong+ to !m4 ,b :]eas1 z 'tis said 9 ! ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 page #agg4 ,t ! ,cut !re describ$ 0 n ,pr9t$ 9 ! ,lat9 ,copies1 nor to be f\nd among ! ,orig9al ,plates2 yet not)/&+1 ,i 0 unwill+ t ! ,"w %\ld g )\t ! ,figure ( s useful a ,furnace z t is1 = ! ,torrefy+1 or ,calc9+ ( ,ores1 & sep>at+1 & depurat+ _! ,metals1 = :i* reason ,i h caus$ x to be ,del9eat$ & ,pr9t$ ) o!rs be=e ! ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 aft] page #ahh4 ,i h also procur$ f ! h& ( ano!r ,fri5d1 :o is a ,lov] ( ,art1 ! ,draught ( ! ,refrig]atory1 ,furnace1 or ,in/rum5t1 :i* s]ves = ! mak+ ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 purify+1 & fix+ ( ,arg5t-vive1 ,antimony1 ,sulphur1 c4 & _m o!r uses :i* an ,+5i\s ,arti/ w f9d out4 ,?is ,furnace ! ,au?or always endeav\r$ to conceal1 b describes x 9 "s "p 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! six? "p ( ! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory1 to :i* ,description ,i h add$ ! ,figure4 ,! ,figures ( ! sev]al ,vessels & ,in/rum5ts belong+ to ! ,fif? ,"p ( ! ,furnaces1 are ref]r'd to at ! beg9n+ ( ! ,f\r? ,"p1 b s9ce1 = ! bett] ord]s sake ,i h plac$ !m be=e ! said ,fif? ,"p4 ,^! ,twelve foll[+ ,treatises 7 nev] ,pr9t$ 9 ,lat91 b 9 ! ,g]man ,tongue only1 viz4 ,! ,?ird1 ,f\r?1 & ,fif? ,c5turies2 ! ,second & ,?ird ,app5dixes to ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory4 ,! ,book ( ,fires4 ,pros]p9e4 ,elias ! ,arti/4 ,! ?ree ,fire-/ones4 ,! ,purgatory ( ,philosoph]s4 ,de ,lapide ,animali4 ,! ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s4 ,all :i* ,i h caus$ to be ,translat$ 7my self be+ ignorant ( ! ,g]man ,tongue7 by a p]son well skill'd bo? 9 ! ,high ,dut*1 & also 9 ,*ymi/ry1 :]eby ,i hope ?is ,book w n be altoge!r uns]viceable nor unacceptable ev5 to ! ,le>n$2 besides1 all ! ,works ( ?is ,au?or t are 9 ,lat9 are v difficultly 7if at all7 to be met ) at any ,book-sell]s ,%op 9 ,london1 & ^? t are1 at a de> rate3 ,= :5 ,i _h ent]$ ^u ?is ,translation1 ,i 0 =c$ to s5d to ,am/]dam to h all ! ,lat9 pieces compleat4 ,! ,au?or 9 _m places ref]s to 8 ,opus ,saturni1 ,opus ,vegetabile1 & ! ,conc5tration ( ,heav5 & ,e>?1 :i* ,treatises1 ,i am assur$1 7 nev] pr9t$ 7at lea/ "u ^? ,titles7 :i* also seems to be manife/ f 8 ,epi/le to ! ,fir/ ,c5tury1 or ,g5]al ,app5dix1 :]e9 he inculcates1 t = want ( "t1 he _h ins]t$ ! sum ( !m all 9 t ,treatise4 ,he also m5tions a ,sev5? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 9 ! ,preface to ! ,second ,"p ( ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica1 :i* 0 nev] ,pr9t$ "u t ,title1 b ,i am induc$ to believe x is ! ,novum ,lum5 ,*ymicum1 z p>tly appe>s by comp>+ x ) ! =esaid ,preface4 ,& x is evid5t t 9 "s p>ts ( 8 ,writ+s he ha? m5tion$ a ,treatise by "o ,"n1 & aft]w>ds ,pr9t$ x by ano!r1 z1 ,! ,te/imonium ,v]itatis1 :i* 0 aft]w>ds ,pr9t$ by ! ,"n ( ,explicatio ,miraculi ,mundi4 ,z = ! ,opus ,saturni1 ,i h he>d t !re are "s ,manuscript ,copies ( x1 & _h hopes ( obta9+ x f two sev]al h&s1 b bo? fail$ me4 ,i h be5 also in=m$1 t !re are ,five ,c5turies 9 ,manuscript m ?an ,i h ,pr9t$1 b c\ld nev] und]/& 9 :at h&s !y 71 except "o ( !m1 viz4 ! six?1 ! proprietor ( :i* w\ld n be s k9d z to let me h x to pr9t4 ,i h 7by ! advice ( an ,hon\rable ,p]son7 left out ! ,au?or's ,religi\s & ,moral ,digressions1 :]e ,i c\ld d x )\t prejudice to ! matt]2 z also 8 ,apologetical ,writ+s1 except 8 ,apology aga9/ ,f>nn]1 :i* ,i h pr9t$1 = z mu* z x is int]mixt ) _m pr(itable ,secrets1 :i* p]haps1 he w\ld n h publi%$1 at lea/ n at t "t if !y _h n be51 z x 71 extort$ f him by ! ill ,treatm5t ( t ,ungrateful ,man4 ,i c\ld n place ! sev]al ,treatises 9 t ord] :i* ! ,au?or publi%$ !m1 )\t break+ ! ord] ( ! sev]al p>ts1 z ( ! ,miraculum ,mundi1 ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 & ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 = be+ _m ye>s 9 publi%+1 !y 7 done promiscu\sly1 b h[ !y succe$$ "o ano!r s f> z ! ,nature ( ,salts1 ! ,read] may satisfie himself 9 ! ,preface to t ,treatise4 ,& z 8 ,writ+s 7 publi%$ by piecemeal1 s are ! pr9cipal ,secrets he tea*e?1 scatt]$ up & d[n 9 div]s p>ts ( !m1 9 "o place he treate? 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"t ( ,fall[1 = t be+ _m ,mon?s be=e ! ,se$ is to be s[$1 ! fi]yness ( ?is ri* ,compo/ w be ,contemp]at$ by ! ,air & ! ,e>?1 & *ang$ into a ,nitr\s fatness1 :i* jo9+ x self ) ! ,e>?1 is aga9 ,magnetically attract$ by ! ,se$ :5 x is s[n1 ^: gr[? x !reby swiftly promot$1 & its ,multiplication mu* augm5t$4 ,b if any %\ld ca/ ?is ,matt] ^u 8 ,l& soon aft] x is burnt1 & pres5tly aft] t %\ld s[ 8 ,se$1 in/ead ( hav+ a great] ,crop ?an he us$ to h1 he w\ld h a less1 or p]haps none1 t ,ye>1 b ! next ,ye>1 & soon = _m ,ye>s1 ! same ,l& w\ld br+ =? pl5tifully4 ,!re=e x is necess>y1 t ?is ,matt] %\ld lie six or sev5 ,mon?s spread ^u a ,floor1 & n[ & !n turn'd ) a ,%ovel1 z y turn ,malt1 t x may be ,contemp]$1 & ,animat$ by ! ,air2 or be ca/ ^u ! ,l& s long be=e ! ,se$ be s[n4 ,! reason is ! v same z ) ,dung1 = none takes fre% ,dung & spreads x ^u 8 ,l& :5 he is ab\t to s[ 8 ,se$1 = if he %\ld1 8 ,se$ w\ld be burnt up2 b ! ,husb&man lets 8 ,dung lie "s "t to rot1 z he calls x1 aft] :i* he lays x on 8 ,l&1 & lets x lie spread "s "t be=e he ,pl[s x 91 & all ?is is b to ,contemp] ! heat ( ! ,animal ,salt conta9'd 9 ! ,dung1 & turn x into a ,nitr\s ,nature4 ,?us mu* ,i ?\ght good to say ab\t ?is ,matt] 9 ! pla9e/ words1 lea/ any1 n ?r\ghly und]/&+ ! ,au?or's ,int5tion1 %\ld erre 9 ! fir/ ,exp]im5t1 & s unju/ly blame ! ,au?or1 & =be> !mseldes & det]r o!rs f prosecut+ t easie ,practice1 :i* ,i am confid5t1 if rightly manag$1 w br+ mu* pr(it to _m p]sons 9 ?is ,nation4 ,?is mu/ also ( necessity be a pr(itable ,"w to ^? :o w und]take x ^u ! acc\nt ( mak+ ( ,salt-petre2 especially to su* z und]/& ! ,nature & ,g5]ation ( t ,excell5t salt1 :i* is ( su* incomp>able use 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ,m$ic9es1 sep>at+ ( ,metals1 & 9 _m ,me*anick ,arts4 ,n[ = z mu* z 9 ?is ,"w ,sal ,mirabilis1 ,_s ( ,nitre1 & ,_s ( ,salt1 are recomm5d$ to v _m uses1 & e "o t ha? a m9d to make ,exp]im5ts ) !m1 may n h ! k1 or ! conv5i5cy ( prep>+ !m1 ,i h]eby signifie1 t ,i int5d 7,god will+7 to prep>e & keep by me ! ,au?or's ,sal ,mirabilis ( bo? sorts1 t peculi> ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* he comm5ds aga9/ ! ,scurvy & o!r ,diseases1 & also to keep ,be] f s[r+ 9 ! ,summ]1 9 ! ,consolation ( ,navigators4 ,8 ,panacea ( ,antimony1 & ,gold5 ,panacea1 spok5 ( 9 ! ,second ,"p ( ! ,ph>macopia ,spagyr4 ! ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 & div]s o!r places4 ,8 ,aurum ,diaphoreticum1 also ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 or ,aurum ,potabile1 are describ$ to be made ( ! ,irr$ucible ,blood ( ! ,lyon1 9 ! ,six? 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,"r ,hon\rable ,john ,e>l ( ,bridgwat]4 ,sir ,james ,butl]1 ,kt4 ,judge ( ! ,m>%alsea ,c\rt4 ,sir ,john ,b[y]1 ,knight4 ,w>wick4 ,sir ,rob]t ,b>*am1 ,kt4 ,w>wick4 ,! ,hon\rable ,ro4 ,boyl1 ,esq2 ,?o4 ,b]5g]1 ,esq2 ,iv]4 ,?o4 ,brad%aw1 ,esq2 ,w>wick4 ,john ,banson1 ,g5t4 ,?omas ,br[ne1 ,g5t4 ,john ,b\rne1 ,m4 ,b4 ,ri*4 ,boreman1 ,m$4 ,k5t4 ,jona?4 ,blewet1 ,*yr4 ,hunt+don4 ,john ,burr1 ,*yrurg4 ,ni*4 ,b5net1 ,*yrurg4 ,bucks4 ,john ,bi%op1 ,*ym4 ,mr4 ,william ,boys4 ,edw>d ,babb1 ,g5t4 ,william ,bromfield1 ,*yr4 ,hit*94 ,mr4 ,john ,bell4 ,mr4 ,?o4 ,badman>+4 ,ri*>d ,blome1 ,g5t4 ,mr4 ,john ,bulf9*4 ,mr4 ,john ,b5net4 ,mr4 ,john ,bu%4 ,c ,daniel ,cox1 ,m4 ,d4 ,samuel ,codr+ton1 ,esq2 ,som]set4 ,isaac ,*ancey1 ,m4 ,d4 ,*ri/oph] ,crelle1 ,m4 ,d4 ,?omas ,cox1 ,a4 ,m4 ,battlesd54 ,billidge ,clayton1 ,a4 ,m4 ,mr4 ,william ,coop]1 ,booksell]4 ,mr4 ,awn%am ,*ur*ill1 ,booksell]4 ,mr4 ,h5ry ,cl>e4 ,mr4 ,david ,congn>d1 ,junior4 ,mr4 ,david ,cunn+ham1 ,turvey4 ,rob4 ,coop]1 ,apo?4 ,wolv]hampton4 ,mr4 ,?omas ,c>d51 ,newb]ry4 ,capt4 ---- ,con[ay4 ,d ,sir ,mat!w ,dudley1 ,b>onet4 ,edmond ,dick5son1 ,m4 ,d4 ,physician to ,8 ,maje/y4 ,william ,dawes1 ,m4 ,d4 ,george ,dean1 ,m$4 ,we/m9/]4 ,john ,dimsdell1 ,m$4 ,h]t=d4 ,william ,dyn1 ,g5t4 ,?omas ,dibb51 ,g5t4 ,som]set4 ,e ,luke ,eales1 ,m4 ,d4 ,well94 ,?omas ,end51 ,g5t4 ,lanca/]4 ,?o4 ,edes1 ,apo!c>y4 ,w>wick4 ,f ,simon ,folkes1 ,esq2 ,bury ,/4 ,edmond4 ,isaac ,foxcr(t1 ,esq2 ,we/m9/]4 ,*>les ,f]ris1 ,phylo-,*ym4 ,mr4 ,george ,fewtrell ,mr4 ,ni*olas ,f9ckley ,g ,h5ry ,guy1 ,esq2 ,?omas ,g>d9]1 ,*yrurg4 ,ri*>d ,gee1 ,g5t4 ,/eph5 ,giles1 ,*yrurg4 ,/eph5 ,godfrey1 ,g5t4 ,mr4 ,william ,gibbon4 ,mr4 ,&rew ,gl&1 ,apo!c>y4 ,h ,sir ,james ,hayes1 ,kt4 ,john ,hayes1 ,esq2 ,ri*4 ,h>rison1 ,esq2 ,h]t=d4 ,! ,hon\rable ,*>les ,h[>d1 ,esq2 ,john ,huxley1 ,esq2 ,/anly4 ,capt4 ,eli%a ,hut*9son4 ,james ,h>d+1 ,g5t4 ,john ,hollyman1 ,g5t4 ,wrexham4 ,john ,h>bor\gh1 ,m4 ,d4 ,rob4 ,hopk91 ,g5t4 ,a%ton ,und]l9e4 ,ri*4 ,hope1 ,m$4 ,gabr4 ,hubb>d1 ,m$4 ,capt4 ,h54 ,hatley4 ,john ,holli>d1 ,*yrurg4 ,mr4 ,john ,hall4 ,mr4 ---- ,hook]4 ,john ,h>vy1 ,m$4 ,saffron ,wald54 ,mr4 ,luke ,halfhide4 ,mr4 ,noah ,hodgson4 ,york4 ,mr4 ---- ,h>d+4 ,mr4 ,edw>d ,heslop4 ,mr4 ,jasp] ,h>man4 ,i ,william ,johnson1 ,m4 ,d4 ,w>wick4 ,mr4 ,joseph ,jewell ,rob]t ,johnson1 ,m$4 ,mr4 ,william ,johnson ,ri*4 ,+]sal1 ,booksell] ,l ,william ,lloyd1 ,esq2 ,josiah ,lane1 ,m4 ,d4 ,banbury ,h5ry ,lewis1 ,a4 ,m4 ,norfolk ,mr4 ,john ,long ,mr4 ,j]4 ,lammas ,mr4 ,rob]t ,lydall ,mr4 ---- ,littleton ,mr4 ,job ,"l ,mat!w ,lamb]t1 ,*yrurg4 ,m ,?omas ,m>riot1 ,esq2 ,w>wick ,ar?ur ,moor1 ,g5t4 ,john ,m\se1 ,m$4 ,well+bor\gh ,mr4 ,mord4 ,m\se4 ,bucks ,mr4 ,john ,ma!ws ,mr4 ,v54 ,m&ey ,mr4 ,william ,milw>d ,mr4 ---- ,matson ,n ,walt] ,ne$ham1 ,m4 ,d4 ,francis ,ni*olson1 ,esq2 ,mr4 ,james ,newton ,mr4 ,john ,newman ,mr4 ,d4 ,newman1 ,booksell]4 ,o ,mr4 ,dan4 ,oley ,p ,sir ,h5ry ,puck]+1 ,kt4 ,w>wick ,william ,p5n1 ,esq2 ,?o4 ,p[ell1 ,esq2 ,ri*>d ,palm]1 ,esq2 ,capt4 ,?o4 ,p[ell ,*>les ,panton1 ,m$4 ,som]set ,mr4 ,francis ,port] ,mr4 ,edw>d ,p[ell ,edw>d ,patteson1 ,*ym4 ,john ,peck1 ,*yrurg4 ,mr4 ,john ,peacock ,mr4 ,edw>d ,page ,mr4 ,samuel ,philips ,r ,luke ,rugely1 ,m4 ,d4 ,samuel ,reynolds1 ,m$4 ,ipswi* ,william ,russel1 ,m4 ,d4 ,john ,rallet1 ,m$4 ,bra9try ,joseph ,rawson1 ,cyrurg4 ,ailsbury ,john ,rudd1 ,m$4 ,mr4 ,?o4 ,rawl9son1 ,di/ill] ,mr4 ,rob]t ,rawl9son1 ,di/ill] ,mr4 ,edmond ,read ,mr4 ,simon ,romny ,mr4 ,mi*ael ,rose ,mr4 ,james ,rance ,mr4 ,william ,rob>dson ,mr4 ,rob]t ,ross ,s ,! ,"r ,hon\rable ,sir ,john ,%ort]1 ,kt4 ,"l ,mayor ( ! ,city ( ,london ,ni*olas ,salt]1 ,esq2 ,bucks ,na?aniel ,/aughton1 ,esq2 ,col4 ,john ,/awell1 ,som]set ,na?4 ,slade1 ,m4 ,d4 ,wrexham ,dr4 ---- ,symcotts ,william ,smi?1 ,g5t4 ,ba? ,mr4 ,?omas ,samborne1 ,som]set ,mr4 ,john ,spire ,mr4 ,?omas ,/one ,mr4 ,william ,savage ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,salick ,?o4 ,saffold1 ,/ud5t 9 ,a/rology ,mr4 ,philip ,s$dal ,mr4 ,john ,sloakham1 ,colebrook ,mr4 ,francis ,sm>tfoot ,mat4 ,s>fati1 ,*ym4 ,t ,rob]t ,toope1 ,m4 ,d4 ,ba?4 ,john ,tann]1 ,m$4 ,am]%am ,john ,tomkys1 ,a4 ,m4 ,w>wick ,josiah ,?orald1 ,m4 ,d4 ,mr4 ,john ,till ,john ,trott]1 ,/ud5t 9 ,a/rology ,mr4 ,h5ry ,ta% ,mr4 ,isaac ,tayle> ,mr4 ,john ,tun/all ,w ,sir ,?o4 ,)]ly1 ,kt4 ,physician to ,8 ,maje/y1 & ,presid5t ( ! ,coll$ge ( ,physicians ,ri*>d ,:>ton1 ,esq2 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,wolley ,mr4 ,edw>d ,we/ ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,wyn1 ,apo?4 ,mr4 ,?omas ,wigg ,mr4 ,israel ,wormal ,john ,walrav51 ,*yrurgion ,james ,wass1 ,*yrurgion ,*>les ,wells1 ,g5t4 ,hunt+don ,mr4 ,joseph ,wells ,mr4 ,william ,:eel] ,mr4 ,john ,webb ,william ,williams1 ,m$4 ,mr4 ,david ,)]s1 ,b]ks ,mr4 ,edw>d ,wilson ,mr4 ,keeble:ite ,mr4 ,philip ,wa%burn ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,weekes ,mr4 ,r&al ,watson ,mr4 ,john ,)]s4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces4 ,conta9+ a new ,art ( mak+ ,spirits1 ,oyls1 ,fl[]s1 & o!r ,m$icam5ts1 by ! help ( ! fir/ ( ^? ,furnaces1 aft] a v easie & peculi> mann] out ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als3 ,) _! ,*ymical & ,m$ic9al use4 ,a ,preface to ! ,c\rte\s ,read]4 ,i h hi!rto res]v$ to my self z ,secrets1 "s peculi> ,furnaces & comp5di\s ,ways ( ,di/ill+1 :i* ) dilig5t /udy & speculation ,i f\nd out "s few ye>s s9ce1 by :i* _m excell5t ,works1 impossible to be done by ! vulg> ,art1 may be p]=m$2 b n[ at la/ ,i h1 consid]+ ) my self h[ advantage\s x may be to ! ,_w1 det]m9$ to conceal ?is ,art no long]1 b = ! good ( my ,neighb\r to publi% x1 by giv+ to ,*ymi/s a p]fect & fundam5tal in=mation ( ?is new-inv5t$ ,art1 t !y may no long] = ! future sp5d _! ,"t & ,money 9 long t$i\s ,op]ations1 b may aft] a m easie way1 by ! help ( my ,furnaces1 be able to effect _m excell5t ?+s4 ,n[ ?is ,book %all be divid$ into ,five ,p>ts1 ! fir/ :]e( %all tea* h[ to build a ,furnace1 9 :i* incombu/ible ?+s are di/ill$ & sublim$1 & inde$ su* ?+s :i* _c be done by ,retort or any o!r ,vessels1 & h[ ! ,spirits1 ,fl[]s1 & ,oyls ( ,m9]als1 & ,metals may by ! help !re( be prep>$1 z also :at _! ,use & ,v]tues are4 ,9 ! ,second ,"p %all be %ew$ ano!r ,furnace1 9 :i* combu/ible ?+s1 z ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als are di/ill$ & mo/ p]fectly subtiliz$3 by help :]e( _m mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5ts = ! cure ( mo/ griev\s & o!rwise incurable diseases may be prep>$4 ,9 ! ,?ird %all be taught a c]ta9 new inv5tion hi!rto unkn[n1 ( di/ill+ ,burn+ ,spirits1 z ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 ,fruits1 ,fl[]s1 ,h]bs & ,roots2 z also ! ,wat]s ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 & t 9 a great quantity1 9 a %ort "t1 & )\t mu* co/s2 z also ( boyl+ ,be]1 ,mead1 ,w9e1 & o!r ?+s1 :i* o!rwise are made 9 ,copp] or ,iron ,vessels2 & all ?is by ! help ( ,wood5 ,vessels1 & b5efit ( a c]ta9 small ,copp]1 or ,iron in/rum5t ( two or ?ree p\nd weight1 & t aft] a c]ta9 easie mann] )\t ,furnaces4 ,?is newly-inv5t$ ,art do? also tea* div]s ,*ymical ,op]ations1 z ,putrefactions1 ,dige/ions1 ,circulations1 ,extractions1 ,ab/ractions1 ,cohobations1 ,fixations1 c4 ,& ?is inv5tion is v necess>y & pr(itable = "y beg9n]s 9 ?is ,art1 = !y ne$ n 9 ! mak+ ( burn+ ,spirits1 ,wat]s ( ,vegetables1 ,extracts1 & o!r ,m$icam5ts s _m ,furnaces1 & s _m ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,t91 ,e>!n & ,glass ,vessels1 = x is "h taught h[ all ! a=esaid ,op]ations may be done onely by ! help ( a c]ta9 small ,copp] or ,iron ,in/rum5t 9 ,wood5 ,vessels z well z by ,alembicks & o!r great ,copp] ,vessels1 by :i* means a great deal ( ,co/s is sav$4 ,9 ! ,f\r? ,"p %all be taught ano!r c]ta91 & hi!rto unkn[n ,furnace1 9 :i* all ,*ymical ,op]ations may mo/ easily be done3 be+ mo/ pr(itable = ! try+ ( ! ,natures ( ,m9]als & ,metals2 z also = ! prov+1 exam9+1 melt+1 cupell+1 & sep>at+ ( ,metals1 t no?+ may be lo/ ( !m1 & t aft] a comp5di\s & easie way1 & also to great advantage4 ,9 ! ,fif? %all be taught h[ to make & prep>e ,iron1 ,e>!n1 ,glass1 & o!r k9d ( ,in/rum5ts necess>y = ! a=esaid f\r ,furnaces1 z also o!r necess>y1 & mo/ pr(itable ,manuals4 ,& 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p1 ! ,fabrick ( ! fir/ ,furnace be+ del9eat$1 ,i %all also %ew h[ by ! help !re( may be made ,spirits1 ,oyls1 ,fl[]s1 & o!r mo/ pr(itable ,m$icam5ts1 also _! ,v]tues & ,use1 & t z fai?fully z ,i may1 & )\t fraud4 ,& truly ,i d n d\bt b ^? ( und]/&+ w approve ( ?is ,"w1 b ignorant ,zoilus's w contemn x3 ,= x is said accord+ to ! ,prov]b1 ,he t builds by ! highway1 w he> _m ?+s f !m t f9d fault1 & especially f ! vulg>1 c4 ,b x w\ld be well if ^? ,?rasoes w\ld put =? some?+ m excell5t1 be=e !y f9d fault ) & c>p at o!r ,m5s pa9s & lab\rs4 ,:]e=e let no "o ra%ly judge ( ?is ,"w1 untill he be ?r\ghly in=m$ conc]n+ ! same1 & !n ,i d n d\bt b ! ,au?\r %all be by him comm5d$4 ,& if haply all ?+s %all n pres5tly succe$ well1 to 8 m9d1 ) him t %all build ?is ,furnace1 & op]ate !re)1 let him ?9k ) himself t p]haps he ha? err$ 9 "s "p1 7= x is a new & unkn[n "w1 9 :i* any "o may easily err7 & n pres5tly !re=e murmur aga9/ ! ,au?\r1 blam+ him1 because he ha? n wrote cle> en\gh1 b let him ascribe x to 8 own ignorance1 & let him /udy to und]/& ! ,au?\r's mean+1 & /ill be practis+ ^u x1 & !n ,i d n d\bt1 b he w h bett] success1 :i* ,i pray e "o may h4 ,am54 ,! ,,explication ( ! ,figures ( ! fir/ ,furnace 9 all its p>ts4 ,,fig4 ,i4 ,e4 ,! fir/ ,sublim+-,pot1 :i* is set into ! upp] hole ( ! ,furnace4 ,d4 ,! upp] hole ( ! ,furnace4 ,f4 ,! second ,pot4 ,g4 ,! ?ird4 ,h4 ,! f\r?4 ,,fig4 ,,ii4 ,a4 ,! ,a%-hole1 ) ! wid5ess ( ! ,furnace4 ,b4 ,! middle hole1 by :i* ! ,coals & ,matt] to be di/ill$1 are ca/ 94 ,c4 ,a ,/opp] ( ,/one1 :i* is to /op ! said hole aft] ca/+ 9 ! matt]4 ,d4 ,! upp] hole ) a c]ta9 false bottom1 :i* is to be fill$ ) ,s&4 ,e4 ,! ,cov] ( ! upp] hole1 :i* is put on aft] ! putt+ 9 ! ,coals & ,mat]ials4 ,f4 ,a ,pipe go+ out ( ! ,receiv]1 & joyn$ to ! fir/ ,pot4 ,g4 ,! fir/ ,receiv]4 ,h4 ,! second4 ,i4 ,! ?ird4 ,k4 ,a ,/ool on :i* ! fir/ ,receiv] /&s1 hav+ a hole 9 ! middle1 ?r\gh :i* ! ,neck ( ! fir/ ,pot1 to :i* a ,di% is annex$1 passe?4 ,l4 ,! ,di% ?r\gh ! ,pipe :]e( ! refrig]at$ ,spirits di/ill4 ,m4 ,a ,receiv] into :i* ! ,spirits collect$ 9 ! ,di% d fl[4 ,n4 ,a ,screw to be rais$ high] at pleasure = ! bett] joyn+ ! ,receiv] to ! ,pipe1 & x goe? ?r\gh a ,/ool4 ,o4 ,! place ( ! ,pipe = ! ,di/ill+ ( ,_s ( ,vitriol & ,allom4 ,p4 ,a ,grate consi/+ ( two /rong cross ,iron ,b>rs1 fa/n$ 9 ! ,furnace1 & f\r or five m less1 t are moveable1 = ! bett] cleans+ ( ! ,furnace4 ,,fig4 ,,iii4 ,g4 ,! fir/ crook$ ,pipe fitt$ to ! ,pipe ( ! ,furnace4 ,f4 ,! ,pipe ( ! ,furnace4 ,h4 ,a ,receiv] fitt$ to t ,pipe1 & set 9 a ,tub ( wat]1 = accell]at+ ! ,op]ations3 :i* ,receiv] ha? a ,cov] ) two holes1 ?r\gh ! fir/ :]e( goe? a s+le crook$ ,pipe1 & ?r\gh ! o!r two crook$ ,pipes1 :]e( "o goe? into ! ,receiv]1 z did ! s+le1 & ! o!r out ( ! ,receiv] ,h1 into ,h4 ,h4 ,i4 ,! ,tub ( ,wat]4 ,m4 ,a ?ird ,pipe4 ,by ?is way ,fl[]s are sublim$1 & ,spirits di/ill$ spe$ily1 & 9 great quantity4 ,illu/ration3 ,! ,second ,furnace4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces4 ,( ! ,/ructure ( ! ,fir/ ,furnace4 ,z = ! fir/ ,furnace1 x may be built great] or less] z y please1 a reg>d be+ _h ( ! quantity ( ! ,matt] to be di/ill$1 & also ei!r r\nd or squ>e2 ei!r ( ,bricks1 or by a ,pott] ) ,pott]s ,clay4 ,n[ :5 ! ,diamet] is ( "o span1 viz4 )9side1 ! height mu/ be ( f\r1 viz4 "o f ! bottom to ! grate1 ano!r f ! grate to ! hole made = putt+ 9 ( ,coals1 & two f !nce to ! top ( ! ,pipe1 :i* mu/ at lea/ g =? out ( ! ,furnace "o span1 le/ ! receiv]s %\ld by ! ne]ness ( ! ,furnace be heat$4 ,! ,pipe also mu/ h on ! =e "p a ,diamet]1 answ]+ ! ?ird "p ( ! intr9secal ,diamet] ( ! ,furnace2 also a little l>g] on ! h9d] "p ?an ! =ep>t4 ,let ! grate be su* an "o1 z may be tak5 out at y\r pleasure & made clean1 be+ /opt by ! ,matt] t is ca/ 9 & di/ill$3 = x is easily /opt 9 di/ill+ ( ,salts melt$ ) ! coals1 :]eby ! aire is kept f com+ to ! fire1 & ! di/illation by consequ5ce h9dr$3 ,or let !re be put into ! ,furnace cross-wise two /rong iron b>s1 ^u :i* lay f\r or five less]1 di/ant ! "o f ! o!r ! bread? ( a f+]1 go+ a little out ( ! ,furnace1 by :i* :5 !y are /opt1 y may take !m out ) a pair ( ,tongs1 & cleanse !m f ! burnt ,matt]1 & !n aga9 put !m into _! own places3 :]e=e also ! ,furnace mu/ on ! =e "p be op5 "u ! grate1 t y may ! bett] ord] ! grate4 ,also ! grate mu/ h above1 a cov]+ ( ,iron or ,/one1 ) a hole 9 ! middle !re( ) a c]ta9 di/9ction1 :i* is to be fill$ ) s&1 t ! cov] may ! bett] & m fitly %ut ! hole1 & prev5t ! exhal+ ( ! spirits :i* by ?is means w1 be+ =c$1 g =? ?or[ ! ,pipe into ! receiv]s1 aft] y h ca/ 9 ! matt] :i* is to be di/ill$4 ,( ! ,receiv]s4 ,let ! ,receiv]s be made ( glass1 or ( /rong e>?1 :i* may reta9 ! spirits1 & su* is ! ,waldburgick1 ,hassiack1 ,fre*heim5sian1 ,siburgic e>?1 c4 ,!y are bett] t are made ( glass1 if !y are to be _h1 & ^? especially :i* are made ( /rong & firm glass1 :i* may be smoo!d ab\t ! jo9ts ) a ,smiris /one1 & s fitt$ t !y may ! bett] be joyn$ toge!r1 & !n !y ne$ n lute+ 7b h[ !y %all be smoo!d ) ! ,smiris /one1 & be fitt$1 %all be taught 9 ! ,fif? "p1 :i* treats ( ,manuals7 because by ?is means !y are joyn$ s close1 t no spirits c g ?r\gh ! joynts3 o!rwise y mu/ close ! joynts ) ! be/ ,lute1 su* z w n let ! spirits exhale1 :i* %all be taught 9 ! ,book treat+ ( ,manuals4 ,! =m ( ! recipi5t y may see 9 ! del9eation !re(4 ,z = ! quantity !re(1 "k t by h[ mu* ! great] !y are1 s mu* ! bett] !y are1 = !n y ne$ ! few]1 b ! m1 by h[ mu* ! less] !y are4 ,let ! sup]i\r orifice be l>g] ?an ! inf]i\r1 s t alwaies ano!r receiv] may ) its inf]i\r orifice be joyn$ to x1 & let ! inf]i\r orifice h a ,diamet] ( ?ree f+]s bread?1 or !reab\ts2 ,i mean 9 case ! ,diamet] ( ! ,furnace be ( "o span4 ,= a great] ,furnace requires great] holes1 z also orifices ( ! receiv]s1 by :i* means a suffici5t & due proportion ( air may be giv5 to ! fire3 or if ! ,diamet] ( ! ,furnace be m ?an a span1 x mu/ also h two or ?ree pipes 7:i* be+ consid]$ toge!r1 %\ld h a wid5ess answ]+ ! wid5ess ( ! ?ird "p ( ! ,furnace1 = s great a wid5ess1 & s mu* air is requir$1 if ! fire burn freely & d its (fice7 to :i* vessels ( ! a=esaid proportion mu/ be apply$1 t ! fire be n *oak$4 ,n[1 ! ,figure t is annex$ w tea* ! conjunction ( ! ,receiv]s1 z also _! application to ! ,furnace4 ,&1 9 ! fir/ place1 ! ,receiv] /&s 9 a ?ree-foot /ool bor$ ?or[ 9 ! middle1 t ! neck ( ! fir/ ,receiv] may pass ?or[1 to :i* is apply$ a di% ) a pipe receiv+ ! dropp+ ,spirits3 ,to ! fir/ !re is joyn$ a ,second1 & to t a ?ird1 & s consequ5tly 7viz4 ne> unto a wall or ladd]7 s _m z y please4 ,let ! upp] ,receiv]1 & inde$ all ! re/1 be left op53 ,to ! l[] z ha? be5 said1 is joyn$ a di% ) a pipe1 by :i* ! di/ill$ ,spirits run d[n into ano!r c]ta9 glass vessel add$ !reunto1 :i* be+ fill$1 is tak5 away1 & ano!r is set 9 ! place ( x1 because t is set "u x )\t lut+1 & !re=e may easily be *ang$4 ,& if y please to di/il any ?+ else1 y may take away t di% ) a pipe1 & make x clean1 & !n joyn x close aga9 7t no _s may brea? =?7 to ! neck ( ! l[] receiv]4 ,& if t di% _c be s closely joyn$1 t no?+ exhale1 p\r 9 a spoonful ( ,wat]1 = t do? a/r+e1 nei!r do? x hurt ! spirits1 because 9 ! rectify+ x is sep>at$4 ,( ! sublim+ ,vessels4 ,^! y ne$ n make ( glass1 or ( su* e>? z may reta9 ! spirits1 z ha? be5 above m5tion$2 x is suffici5t1 if s be !y be made ( good common ,pott]s e>?1 & be well glaz$ )91 viz4 ( su* a =m & figure1 z appe>s by ! annex$ del9eation4 ,yet y mu/ *use good e>? t w endure ! fire1 = ! l[] pots are s heat$ by ! fire1 t !y w\ld be brok5 if !y %\ld n be made ( good e>?4 ,n[ ,i w %ew y 9 g5]al ! mann] x self ( di/ill+2 z also1 ! manual necess>ies 9 e di/illation4 ,! mann] ( ,di/ill+4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 let !re be "s burn+ ,coals put 91 :i* aft]w>ds mu/ be cov]$ ) m until ! ,furnace be full almo/ to ! pipe1 :i* be+ done1 let n ! upp]mo/ cov] be laid ov] its hole 7t ! heat & smoak may pass t way1 & n ?or[ ! pipe1 & receiv]s1 :i* w !reby be r$ hot2 & ?is w be a h9drance to ! di/illation7 until ! fire be suffici5tly k9dl$1 & ! ,furnace be ?r\ghly hot2 !n ca/ 91 ) an ,iron ladle1 ( ! matt] prep>$ = di/illation z mu* z w cov] ! ,coals1 :i* be+ done1 /op ! ,furnace v close1 by press+ d[n /rongly ! upp] cov] ^u its hole or s&1 :i* is put 9 ! l[] "p ( ! hole1 be+ a place made = t purpose4 ,n[ let him t ca/s 9 any ?+ ?or[ ! middle hole1 pres5tly /op x ) a /opple ( /one1 & t v close1 = by ?is means all ^? ?+s :i* 7 ca/ 91 w be =c$1 aft] ! mann] ( a ?ick ,cl\d1 to break =? ?r\gh ! pipe into ! receiv]s1 & !re to cond5se !mselves into an acid _s or oyl1 & !nce to di/il into ! di% set "u1 ?r\gh ! pipe :]e( !y d yet di/il d[n fur!r into ano!r glass receiv]4 ,! ,coals be+ burnt out1 & all ! spirits be+ come =?1 y mu/ ca/ 9 m ,coals1 & m mat]ials1 until y h got a suffici5t quantity ( ,spirits4 ,9 ?is way ( di/ill+1 y may at y\r pleasure cease1 & beg9 aga9 )\t any dang]4 ,:5 y w make clean ! ,furnace1 y ne$ d no?+ else1 !n draw out ! ,iron b>s t lye on ! cross b>1 t ! ,caput ,mortuum may fall d[n1 :i* aft]w>ds may be tak5 away ) a ,fire-%ovel1 :i* be+ done1 y mu/ put 9 ! b>s aga91 & lay !m on ! cross-b>s z be=e1 ^u :i* y mu/ ca/ burn+ ,coals1 & ^u !m o!rs1 until !re be en\gh1 !n on !m all1 be+ well k9dl$1 ca/ y\r mat]ials4 ,:5 y g to make clean ! receiv]s1 & to beg9 to di/il ano!r ?+1 y ne$ n remove !m1 b only p\r pure ,wat] into !m1 viz4 by _! upp] receiv]1 by ! desc5d+ :]e( ! o!r are purifi$4 ,& by ?is way1 n only out ( ,vegetables1 & volatile ,m9]als 7incombu/ible7 b also out ( fix$ ,metals & ,/ones1 spirits1 oyls1 & fl[]s1 are drawn =? wond]fully1 easily1 & 9 good quantity1 :i* o!rwise c\ld nev] h be5 done by ! vulg> art ( di/ill+4 ,n[1 9 ?is ,furnace are di/ill$ only su* mat]ials1 :i* be+ di/ill$1 yield an incombu/ible humidity1 z common ,salt1 ,vitriol1 ,allom1 & o!r ,m9]als & ,metals1 ea* ( :i* do? yet require _! peculi> manuals1 if op]at$ ^u4 ,n[1 because ?is ,furnace do? n s]ve = e matt]1 because ! mat]ials to be di/ill$ are ca/ ^u burn+ ,coals1 :i* are ?+s ,combu/ible1 ,i h det]m9$ 9 ! second "p to give ano!r1 viz4 a less]1 unlike to ?is1 yet conv5i5t to di/il all combu/ible ?+s t are endu$ ) volatile spirits1 z ,t>t>1 ,h>ts-horn1 ,amb]1 ,sal ,armoniack1 ,ur9e1 c4 ,!re are1 by ! help h]e(1 made mo/ subtile1 volatile1 sulphure\s spirits ( ,salts1 & ,m9]als1 z ( common ,salt1 ,vitriol1 ,allom1 ,nitre1 ,antimony1 & ( all o!r ,m9]als & ,metals1 :i* o!rwise1 )\t ?is ,furnace1 c\ld n h be5 made1 ) :i* spirits1 wond]ful ?+s are p]=m$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 z 9 ! ,second ,"p %all be demon/rat$ m l>gely4 ,n[ ,i w %ew y a way to make o!r ,receiv]s belong+ to ! fir/ ,furnace1 & inde$1 su* z are m fit = "s ,op]ations1 z ! =m] 7 m fit = o!rs3 :]e=e let him t w op]ate1 *use ^!1 or ! o!r1 z he please?4 ,z !re=e ! =m] be+ erect$ upw>ds by a wall1 or ladd]1 by :i* means ! _s might asc5d f "o into ano!r s long1 until be+ refrig]at$ & cond5s$ might aga9 drop d[nw>d into ! di% t is annex$ !reto3 s ^! are a contr>y way set & plac$ collat]al 9 a vessel fill$ ) cold ,wat] to cond5se ! spirits1 by :i* means y ne$ n s _m receiv]s2 also !y mu/ n be fa%ion$ l ! =m]1 z to be op5 above1 & bel[1 b only above l pots t s]ve = boyl+3 b ?is y mu/ obs]ve1 t by h[ mu* ! deep] & l>g] !y are1 by s mu* ! bett] !y are4 ,also y mu/ joyn !m toge!r by ! help ( e>!n pipes1 be+ s di/9ct1 t ! spirits may be kept back1 be+ yet hot 7& n refrig]at$7 f pass+ out ( "o into ! o!r1 b be+ =c$ ?r\gh ! middle ( ! sep>ation ( ! pipes1 may g to ! bottom ( e receiv]1 & !nce arise by ano!r pipe into ano!r receiv] t ha? a d\ble cov] l ! =m]1 :]e aga9 desc5d+ to ! cold bottom1 rema9 refrig]at$ & cond5s$4 ,n[ ?ree or f\r ( ^! are en\gh 7:]eas ( o!r1 ?irte5 or fifte5 are requir$7 a reg>d be+ _h ( _! ,greatness4 ,y may see ! figure ( ^! receiv]s1 z also _! joyn+ toge!r by ! annex$ del9eation4 ,n[1 = ! mo/ "p1 "o is suffici5t = him t di/ils a few ?+s1 especially if ! matt] be n preti\s1 & !n let "o crook$ e>!n pipe at lea/ be joyn$1 "o arm ) ! pipe t goe? =? ( ! ,furnace1 ! o!r ) ! ,receiv]1 b s t x g into ! receiv] d[nw>ds1 ev5 to ! middle !re(1 & !n y ne$ n %ut ! orifice ( ! receiv]s1 = x is no great matt] if some:at evaporate1 viz4 if ! matt] to be di/ill$ be n preti\s4 ,& by ?is way may new spirits & new fl[]s be made e h\r1 ) ! help ( "o ,furnace1 & "o recipi5t1 b ) ?is caution1 t = e new di/illation1 ! recipi5t be wa%$ ) ,wat] be=e x be put to ! pipe2 :i* be+ put to1 y may !n ca/ y\r species into ! ,furnace2 & ?is d till y h a suffici5t quantity ( spirits4 ,& ?is way ( di/illation s]ves especially = ! try+ ( ! natures & prop]ties ( _m & div]s ,m9]als1 su* z yield 9 ! fire spirits & fl[]s4 ,= x w\ld be too t$i\s 9 e new di/illation to apply a new & di/9ct receiv]3 z also _m /udi\s ( ! ,*ymical art w\ld quit _! /udy1 be+ able to make by retort b "o tryal 9 a day4 ,& no wond] if exp5ces1 & loss ( "t %\ld det] _m4 ,n[ "h !re is no ne$ ( _m ,retorts1 nor ( lut+ !m1 nor ( receiv]s1 & su* l sup]flu\s ?+s2 nei!r is !re "h requir$ ! con/ant pres5ce ( ! op]ator1 ! obs]vation ( ! regim5t ( fire1 ! neglect :]e( w\ld o!rwise endang] ! loss ( ! retorts & receiv]s1 & by consequ5ce ! loss ( lab\r4 ,^! & su* l t$i\s ?+s are n "h to be c>$ =1 because x is suffici5t only to ca/ ! ,matt] ^u ! coals1 & cov] ! ,furnace1 & !n pres5tly g =? ! spirits1 & fl[]s ( ! same k9d ) _! m9]al3 ( :i* :5 ?\ ha/ got a suffici5t quantity1 ?\ mu/ draw out ! ,iron b>s1 ^u :i* ! coals lye1 t !y may fall d[n1 & be tak5 away2 & :il/ ! ,furnace is yet hot1 to put 9 ! ,iron b>s aga91 & ^u !m to lay fre% coals1 :i* !n w ( _! own accord be k9dl$ ) ! heat ( ! ,furnace4 ,9 ! mean "t y mu/ take away ! receiv]1 & make x clean & set x to aga91 or if y _h r put ano!r clean "o1 viz4 = ! new di/illation ( ano!r ,matt]4 ,& by ?is way1 div]s ?+s may be 9 ! space ( "o h\r di/ill$1 & sublim$1 viz4 9 a small quantity4 ,b he t w di/il1 or sublime 9 a great] quantity1 let him take ?ree or f\r pots t ! spirits may pass f "o into ano!r1 t no?+ !re( be lo/4 ,"h ne$s n 7z ,i said be=e7 ! cont9ual pres5ce ( ! op]ator1 = he may be gone1 cease1 or repeat z he please1 because ! "w is )\t dang] ( break+ ! retorts1 & receiv]s4 ,he t kn[s ! use ( ?is ,furnace1 may d _m ?+s 9 a %ort "t ) little co/4 ,= any "o may d m by ! help !re( 9 "o h\r1 ?an 9 ! common way 9 tw5ty f\r1 by :i* way also !re is a great sav+ ( coals1 because t5 p\nd ( coals w d m ?is way ?an a hundr$ ! o!r4 ,z = example1 he t w try1 %all make a p\nd ( _s ( ,salt 9 "o h\r ) ?ree1 f\r1 or five p\nds ( coals2 :]eas aft] ! o!r way are requir$ fifty ( sixty p\nds1 & at lea/ tw5ty or ?irty h\rs "t1 viz4 9 ! common way by ! help ( retorts3 :i* is inde$ v t$i\s4 ,also by ?is way may be made ! fl[]s or m9]als1 & metals1 9 a great quantity1 v easily1 & 9 a %ort "t )\t great co/1 s z t 9 "o h\rs space1 ) ?ree or f\r p\nd ( coals may a p\nd ( ! fl[]s ( ,antimony be made4 ,& ?is is no small help to ! ,physitian1 & ,*ymi/4 ,moreov] ?is furnace be+ once built1 endures = _m ye>s1 & be+ brok5 is easily repair$4 ,& by ?is way y %all ne$ only mat]ials to be di/ill$1 no retorts & receiv]s are 9 dang]1 by :i* means mu* co/ is sav$4 ,besides ! a=esaid ways1 ,i h yet ano!r1 & t m comp5di\s1 viz4 ( di/ill+1 & sublim+1 & m easy1 by :i* means 9 a v little "t1 an incr$ible quantity ( spirits ( ,salts1 & fl[]s ( ,m9]als1 & metals may be made2 :i* ,i %all ref] till ano!r "t1 because = ! pres5t ,i h said en\gh4 ,n[ ,i d n d\bt1 b dilig5t ,*ymi/s w foll[ my /eps1 & f9d out ^? ?+s :i* are unkn[n to me4 ,= x is easi] to add to ?+s f\nd out1 ?an to f9d out ?+s unkn[n4 ,! con/ruction !re=e ( ! furnace be+ 9 my op9ion cle>ly %ew$1 !re n[ foll[s ! mann] ( di/ill+1 & sublim+ ) x4 ,al?\gh haply1 & contr>y to my hope any obscurity %\ld be met )al1 yet "o process w expla9 ano!r3 & ! dilig5t op]ator1 & se>*] ( ,nature %all )\t d\bt1 by 8 practise atta9 ! effect aft] ! same mann] z ,i h prescrib$3 :i* toge!r ) ! bless+ ( ,,god1 ,i he>tily wi% all pi\s ,*ymi/s1 ,am54 ,h[ ! ,_s ( ,salt is to be di/ill$4 ,! reason :y ,i ent] ^u ! _s ( salt1 be=e ,i say any ?+ ( ! spirits ( vegetables1 is ?is1 viz4 because x is ev5 ! *iefe/1 :i* c be made 9 ?is furnace3 = few exce$ ?is 9 /r5g? & v]tues2 :]e=e ,i also h giv5 x ! preem95cy4 ,nei!r is !re any ( ! acid spirits1 ab\t :i* ! ,*ymi/s hi!rto h be5 m busi$1 ?an ?is1 :]e=e also x is ( all1 ( greate/ price1 c4 = "s h mix$ salt ) pott]s clay1 & h made ?is mixture into little balls1 :i* !y h to get ! _s1 =c$ by retort 9 a v /rong fire3 "s h mix$ salt ) bole1 "s ) ! p[d] ( tyles1 o!rs ) burnt ,allume1 c4 ,o!rs us+ a m comp5di\s way h made salt to fl[ 9 a retort1 :i* ha? a pipe bo? 9 ! upp]1 & h9d] "p2 by ! up] pipe ( :i* !y h dropp$ 9 cold wat]1 to elevate ! pond]\s spirits ( ! salt1 b by ! h9d] !y h bl[n ) ,bell[s1 to =ce ! spirits into ! retort3 & ?is way is n altoge!r to be slight$1 yet x ha? ?is inconv5i5cy1 t 9 process ( "t ! retorts are brok5 t !y c no long] reta9 ! salt1 & s ! di/illation is int]cept$4 ,"s h attempt$ x ) ,iron retorts1 b by ?is means ! spirits h be5 dead$1 because !y easily set ^u ! ,iron1 :5ce in/ead ( _s !y h _h flegme4 ,& su*1 & o!r t$i\s wayes ( di/ill+ !y h inv5t$2 & by ! be/ ( !m inde$ !y c\ld sc>ce di/ill "o p\nd 9 #be4 or #cj4 h\rs space ) #ej4 #fj4 or #ajj p\nd ( coals2 ?is be+ ! reason1 because ! salt is v little wr\ght ^u1 & !re=e x is t few ev] _h ! _s "r & good1 :5ce also ! v]tues !re( h be5 unkn[n4 ,& ?is !re=e ,i 0 will+ to make kn[n1 t x might appe>1 :at price ?is _s ha? hi!rto be5 (1 & h[ easie1 & abundantly1 & ) :at little co/1 x may aft] my new inv5t$ way be made4 ,x is said above1 t ! mat]ials may 9 ?is way ( di/ill+ be imm$iately ca/ into ! fire2 yet ?is mu/ be wisely und]/ood4 ,= al?\gh "s ( ! species may )\t any prep>ation be imm$iately ca/ into ! fire1 yet x do? n foll[ t all & e "o ( !m mu/3 = 9 "s ( !m we mu/ use our discretion1 z 9 ! di/ill+ ( salt4 ,= if ! salt be imm$iately ca/ into ! fire1 x w n only yield no spirits1 b w leap s long ^u ! coals1 until x f9d a desc5t to ! l[e/ "p ( ! furnace3 ,n[ ?is may be prev5t$ div]s wayes2 & fir/ inde$ aft] ?is mann]3 ,dissolve salt 9 common wat]1 !n qu5* burn+ coals ) ?is wat]1 t !y may be impregnat$ ) ! salt1 :i* aft]w>ds set on fire 9 ! furnace3 b y mu/ fir/ ca/ 9 o!r burn+ coals1 ^u :i* y mu/ ca/ ^? t are impregnat$ ) salt untill ! furnace be full1 z is above said3 & :ile ! coals burn1 ! salt is resolv$ by ! =ce ( ! fire into _s4 ,n[ y mu/ obs]ve t he t di/ils _s ( salt aft] ?is mann]1 mu/ make *oice ( glass receiv]s1 because ! _s :ile/ x is hot1 p5etrates by reason ( its wond]ful subtilty1 ^? t are e>!n4 ,& ?is _s is ( a mo/ grateful ta/e4 ,b 9 defect ( glass receiv]s1 ,i %all %ew y ano!r way :]e9 y may use ^? t be ( e>?4 ,mix salt1 & vitriol or allome toge!r1 gr9d+ !m v well 9 a ,mort] 7= by h[ mu* ! bett] !y are gr\nd1 ! m ,_s !y yield47 ,!n ca/ ?is mixture into ! fire ) an ,iron ,ladle1 viz4 s mu* ( x z w be suffici5t to cov] ! coals1 & !n ) a great fire ! spirits come =? into ! receiv]s1 :]e be+ coagulat$1 !y di/ill d[n into ! di%1 & !nce into ano!r receiv]4 ,& if ?\ kn[e/ h[ to "w aright1 ! spirits w l wat] cont9ually run out ?or[ ! pipe1 ! ?ickness ( a /raw2 & ?\ maye/ easily e h\r make a p\nd ( ! _s4 ,n[ ! reason :y ?\ %alt by ?is way h m spirits ?an by ! o!r1 is ?is1 viz4 because ! vitriol & allome1 :i* is mix$ ) ! salt1 makes x fl[ quickly1 by :i* means x is prev5t$ f fall+ d[n ?r\gh ! coals to ! l[] "p ( ! furnace1 b /ick+ to ! coals is almo/ all ( x turn$ into spirits4 ,! ,caput ,mortuum1 :i* is r$di%1 easily falls ) ! a%es ?r\gh ! grate1 & c no m be di/ill$1 b yields by excoction a :ite fix$ salt1 :i* s]ves = ! fl[+ ( metals2 & be+ dissolv$ 9 w>m wat] s]ves also = a gly/] aga9/ ! ,worms1 :i* x kills1 & purge? also ! ,b[els4 ,?\ wilt object1 t ! _s made aft] ?is mann]1 is n ! true _s ( salt by reason ( ! mixture ( vitriol & allome1 b mix$1 & comp\nd$4 ,i answ]2 ,!re c by ?is way di/il no _s ( vitriol1 or allome1 be+ t :i* ,i (t5 try$1 ca/+ vitriol or allome into ! furnace1 :]e ,i receiv$ no _s at all2 ! reason ( ?is is1 because ^! spirits are f> m heavy ?an ! _s ( salt1 nei!r c !y asc5d s great a heigh?1 viz4 ( ?ree spans1 b are burnt1 :5ce unless ! flegme1 no?+ di/ils4 ,:]e=e ! _s ( salt t is made aft] ?is mann] is n mix$1 b pure & me] _s ( salt1 ( ! same ta/ & v]tue z t is (1 t is made by x self2 because 9 ?is furnace ! _s ( allome & vitriol1 _c be made unless a pipe g out ( ! furnace ne] ! grate1 z y may see by ! del9eation ( ! furnace1 = o!rwise x _c be made2 besides1 ^! _s are bett]1 & m truly taught 9 ! second "p4 ,& if x be grant$ t some:at toge!r ) ! _s ( salt comes =? 7:i* is yet impossible7 :at hurt ,i pray y comes f !nce ei!r 9 ! solution ( metals1 or m$ic9e8 :]e=e ! _s made aft] ?is way is n to be suspect$4 ,yet ,i w satisfie ! incr$ul\s1 & w %ew him ano!r way )\t ! addition ( allome or vitriol1 = ! di/ill+ ( t _s1 b t w be 9 ! second "p ( ?is ,book1 :]e ,i w tea* y ! furnace1 by :i* is made _s ( ,nitre1 ,aqua=tis1 & among/ combu/ibles1 ! ,oyles ( vegetables1 & ,fats ( animals & o!r ?+s :i* _c be made by ?is3 & by ?is way ,i w satisfie ^?1 :o are n pleas$ ) ! =m]4 ,n[ = want ( glass receiv]s1 we are =c$ to use e>!n1 b ^! _c reta9 ! _s ( salt made aft] ! a=esaid wayes1 9 :i* case ,i c\ld inde$ discov] a c]ta9 little manual1 by v]tue ( :i* ! a=esaid _s may be receiv$ ev5 9 a great quantity 9 e>!n recipi5ts3 b = c]ta9 causes ,i %all "h be sil5t1 & %all ref] x till ! edition ( ! second "p4 ,let x suffice !re=e t ,i m5tion$ su* a ?+1 :]e=e omitt+ t1 ,i %all proce$ to %ew y ! v]tues1 & use ( ?is _s1 z well 9 ,al*ymy1 z 9 ,m$ic9e1 & o!r ,me*anical ,arts4 ,( ! ,use ( ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,x is wor? :ile1 to speak ( ! p[]1 & v]tues ( ?is excell5t _s2 :at o!r ,au?ors h cle>ly describ$1 ,i %all "h pass ov]1 & ref] ! ,read] to ! ,writ+s ( ^? ,au?ors2 t\*+ only on "s few ( :i* !y said no?+4 ,! ,_s ( salt is by mo/ acc\nt$ a mo/ excell5t m$ic9e1 & safely to be us$1 z well inw>dly z outw>dly3 ,x ext+ui%e? a pret]natural ?ir/ 9 hot diseases1 ab/]ge? & consume? flegmatick hum\rs 9 ! ,/omack1 excite? ! ,appetite1 is good = !m t are hydropical1 h ! ,/one1 & ,g\t1 c4 ,x is a m5/ruum dissolv+ metals1 excell+ all o!r !re93 ,= x dissolve? all metals & m9]als 7except+ silv]7 & almo/ all /ones 7be+ rightly prep>$7 & r$uce? !m into excell5t m$icam5ts4 ,x do? also _m excell5t ?+s 9 me*anical arts4 ,nei!r is x to be slight$ 9 ! kit*51 = ) ! help !re( are prep>$ div]s pleasant meats = ! sick z well z = ^? t are 9 heal?1 yea & bett] ?an ) ,v9eg>1 & o!r acid ?+s3 & x do? m 9 a small quantity1 ?an ,v9eg> 9 a great4 ,b especially1 x s]ves = ^? ,c\ntries t h no ,v9eg>4 ,x is us$ also in/ead ( ,v]juice1 & ! juice ( ,lymons4 ,= be+ prep>$ aft] ?is way1 x is b\ght at a *eap] rate ?an ,v9eg> or juice ( ,lymons4 ,nei!r is x corruptible z express$ juices are1 b is bett]$ by age4 ,be+ mix$ ) ,sug> x is an excell5t sauce = roa/ meat4 ,x pres]ves also div]s k9ds ( ,fruits = _m ye>s4 ,x makes also ,rais9s1 & dry$ ,grapes to swell1 s z to acquire _! =m] magnitude aga91 :i* are good to refre% a weak ,/oma* 9 _m diseases1 & s]ves = ! prep>+ ( div]s k9ds ( meats ( ,fle% & ,fi%2 b y mu/ mix "s wat] ) ! _s1 or else ! ,rais9s w contract too mu* acidity4 ,?is _s do? especially s]ve = mak+ meats delightfully acid2 = :atsoev] ?+s are prep>$ ) x1 z ,*ick5s1 ,pigeons1 ,veale1 c4 are ( a m pleasant ta/e ?an ^? :i* are prep>$ ) ,v9eg>4 ,beef be+ mac]at$ ) x1 becomes 9 a few dayes s t5d]1 z if x _h be5 a long "t mac]at$ ) ,v9eg>4 ,su*1 & _m m ?+s c ! ,_s ( ,salt d4 ,a di/illation ( ,vegetable ,oyles1 :]eby a great] quantity is acquir$1 ?an by t common way1 by a ,vesica4 ,z _m ,di/ill]s z hi!rto h be51 h be5 ignorant ( a bett] way to di/ill ,oyles ( ,spices1 ,woods1 & ,se$s1 ?an by a vesica or alembick1 ) a great quantity ( wat]4 ,& al?o' !y may also be made by retort1 yet !re is a great deal ( c>e requir$1 or else !y contract an ,empyreuma2 :]e=e t way1 by a /ill1 is alwayes acc\nt$ ! bett]1 :i* way inde$ is n to be slight$1 if y di/ill ,vegetables ( a l[ price1 & su* z be oleag9\s2 b n s 9 ! di/illation ( ,spices1 & ( o!r ?+s t are ( a great] value1 z are ,c9namon1 ,mace1 ,saffron1 c4 :i* _c be di/ill$ 9 a g\rd /ill )\t loss1 because !n !re is requir$ a great quantity ( wat]1 & by consequ5ce great1 & l>ge vessels1 to :i* some?+ adh]es1 :]e=e we lose almo/ half1 :i* is n to be s mu* valu$ 9 vegetables t are oleag9\s1 z 9 ,annisse$1 ,f5nel1 & ,c>y[ay-se$1 c4 ,b ! loss made 9 ! di/ill+ ( dry] & de>] vegetables1 z ( ,c9namon1 ,lignum ,rhodii1 ,cassia1 is evid5t en\gh1 & by consequ5ce n to be slight$4 ,nei!r c x be1 t all ?+s c be di/ill$ t way1 = a good quantity by coction acquire? a gummy t5aci\sness1 :i* _c asc5d ) ! wat]4 ,b t ?is way = ! future may be prev5t$1 ,i w %ew ano!r way to di/ill ! ,oyles ( ,spices1 & o!r preci\s ?+s1 :i* is done ) _s ( salt1 :]eby all ! ,oyle is drawn =? )\t any loss1 ! process :]e( is ?is1 viz4 ,fill a g\rd ) ,c9namon or any o!r ,wood1 or ,se$1 ^u :i* p\r s mu* ( ! _s ( salt1 z w be suffici5t to cov] ! wood1 !n place x ) its ,alembick 9 ,s&1 & give x fire by degrees t ! _s ( salt may boyl1 & all ! ,oyle w di/ill (f ) a little flegme2 = ! _s ( salt do? ) its acrimony p5etrate ! wood1 & free? ! ,oyle t x may di/ill (f ! bett] & easi]4 ,& by ?is way ! ,oyle is n lo/ by ! addition ( t great quantity ( wat] 9 ^? great & l>ge vessels1 b is drawn 9 less] glass vessels ) ! addition ( a little moy/ure4 ,di/illation be+ f9i%$ ! _s is p\r$ (f by incl9ation f ! wood1 be+ aga9 useful = ! same "w4 ,& if x ha? contract$ any impurity f ! wood1 x may be rectifi$3 b ! residue ( ! _s :i* rema9s 9 ! wood ye may recov]1 if t wood be ca/ into ! a=esaid furnace ^u burn+ coals1 by :i* means x may come =? aga9 pure1 & cle>3 & by ?is means we lose none ( ! _s ( ,salt4 ,& aft] ?is way by help ( ! _s ( ,salt1 are drawn =? ,oyls ( de>] ,vegetables toge!r ) _! ,fruit1 :i* _c be done by a /ill4 ,!re are made also by means !re( ,oyles ( ,gumms & ,ros9s1 cle>1 & p]spicu\s4 ,! cle> ,oyle ( ,ma/ick1 & ,frank9c5se4 ,take ( ,frank9c5se or ,ma/ick p[d]$ small1 z mu* z w s]ve to fill ! ?ird "p ( a ,retort 7:i* mu/ be coat$7 ^u :i* p\r a suffici5t quantity ( _s ( ,salt1 tak+ he$ t ! ,retort be n fill$ too full1 or else ! _s :5 x boyles1 fl[s ov] x1 !n place x 9 s&1 & give fire by degrees1 & !re w fir/ come out "s phlegme1 aft] :i* a cle> transp>5t oyle toge!r ) ! _s ( salt1 :i* mu/ be kept by x self1 aft] ?is a c]ta9 yell[ ,oyle :i* mu/ be receiv$ by x self1 & la/ ( all !re foll[s a r$ ,oyle1 :i* al?o' x is n to be ca/ away1 yet x is v unlike to ! fir/1 s]v+ = outw>d uses1 & to be mix$ ) ,oyntm5ts & ,empla/]s1 = x do? wond]fully consolidate1 & !re=e good 9 new & old ,w\nds4 ,! fir/ be+ well rectifi$1 is 9 its subtilty1 & p5etrat+ faculty n unlike to _s ( w9e1 & may pr(itably be us$ inw>dly & outw>dly1 viz4 9 cold affects1 b especially 9 ! /iffness ( ! ,n]ves1 caus$ by cold humors1 ^u :i* foll[s a contraction2 b !n y mu/ fir/ rub ! memb] contract$ ) a l9n5 cloa?1 t x may be well w>m$1 into :i* !n ! ,oyle mu/ be *af$ ) a w>m h&4 ,= x do? d wond]s 9 su* l affects ( ! ,n]ves4 ,aft] ! same mann] may ,oyles be made out ( all gumms4 ,! r$1 t5aci\s & /9k+ ,oyles ( ,t>t>1 ,h>ts-horn1 ,amb]1 c4 di/ill$ aft] ! common way by retort are also rectifi$ ) _s ( salt s z to become transp>5t & to lose ! ,empyreuma contract$ by di/illation4 ,n[ ! cause ( ! blackness1 & fetidness ( ^! k9d ( ,oyles1 is a c]ta9 volatile salt :i* is to be f\nd z well 9 ,vegetables1 z c]ta9 ,animals1 :i* is easily mix$ ) ! ,oyle1 & makes x ( a br[n col\r4 ,= e volatile salt :e!r x be ( ,ur9e1 ,t>t>1 ,amb]1 ,h>ts-horn1 & ( o!r ,vegetables & ,animals1 is ( ?is condition & nature1 z to exalt1 & alt] ! col\rs ( sulphure\s ?+s1 & t ei!r = ! worse or = ! bett]3 b = ! mo/ "p x makes ,oyles ?ick1 black & /9k+1 z y may see 9 ,amb]1 ,h>ts-horn1 & ,t>t>4 ,! cause !re=e ( ! blackness1 & fetidness ( ^! ,oyles be+ kn[n we may ! m easily take he$ !re( 9 di/ill+1 & be+ contract$1 correct !m aga9 by ! help ( _s ( ,salt4 ,= all volatile salt ha? contr>iety to any acid _s1 & on ! o!r side1 e acid _s ha? a contr>iety ) all volatile salts1 t h ! nature ( salt ( ,t>t>4 ,= metals t are dissolv$ ) acid spirits are z well precipitat$ ) _s ( ,ur9e1 or any volatile salt z ) ! liquor ( salt ( ,t>t>2 :i* %all be m at l>ge decl>$ 9 ! second "p4 ,! volatile salt !re=e is by ! mortify+ acid spirits1 z ( ,salt1 ,vitriol1 ,allom1 ,v9eg>1 c4 depriv$ ( its volatility1 & is fix$1 by :i* means be+ debilitat$ x =sakes its associate :i* 0 infect$ ) blackness by x3 x is necess>y t we %\ld proce$ aft] ! same mann] ) ^! fetid ,oyles1 viz4 z foll[s4 ,take any fetid ,oyle ( ,t>t>1 ,amb]1 c4 ) :i* fill ! f\r? "p only ( a glass ,retort1 & ^u x p\r by drops ! _s ( salt2 & x w beg9 to be hot1 z x is us$ to be1 :5 ,aqua =tis is p\r$ on salt ( ,t>t>2 :]e=e ! _s is to be p\r$ on x by little & little1 & by drops = fe> ( break+ ! glass3 ,n[ ! signe ( ! mortification ( ! volatile salt is1 :5 x cease? to make a noise1 & !n no m is to be p\r$ on1 b set y\r ,retort 9 s&1 give fire to x by degrees1 z is us$ to be done 9 ! rectify+ ?+s ( easie elevation3 & fir/ ( all w g =? a c]ta9 /9k+ wat]1 aft] :i* comes a transp>5t cle>1 & odorif]\s ,oyle1 & aft] t a c]ta9 yell[1 cle>1 & also well smell+ ,oyle1 b n s z ! fir/1 :]e=e ea* mu/ be tak5 a "p by *ang+ ! receiv]s4 ,n[ ^! ,oyles become m grateful ?an ^? fetid ones ( ! %ops4 ,= ^! ,oyles reta9 _! cle>ness1 & fairness1 ! cause ( _! fetidness1 & r$ness be+ tak5 away by ! _s ( salt4 ,9 ! bottom ( ! ,retort rema9s ! black volatile salt ) ! _s ( salt1 f :5ce x may be sublim$ into an odorif]\s salt resembl+ salt armoniack 9 ta/4 ,! _s ( salt is also depriv$ ( its acidity1 & coagulat$ by ! volatile salt1 & is l t>t>um vitriolatum1 appo9t$ also = its uses1 z %all be spok5 9 ! second "p1 ( ! _s ( ,ur9e4 ,aft] ! same mann] also are rectifi$ o!r ,oyles1 :i* by l5g? ( "t h contract$ a clamm9ess1 z are ,oyle ( ,c9namon1 ,mace1 ,cloves1 c4 ) ! _s ( ,salt1 if !y be rectifi$ by ,retort1 = !n !y acquire aga9 bo? ! same cle>ness1 & goodness1 z !y _h :5 !y 7 newly di/ill$4 ,"h ,i mu/ make m5tion ( a c]ta9 error ( ,physitians1 n only ( ignorant ,gal5i/s b ,spagyricks1 committ$ 9 ! prep>ations ( "s ,*ymical m$icam5ts4 ,= _m h p]swad$ !mselves t ,oyle ( ,t>t>1 ,h>ts-horn1 c4 hav+ lo/ its /9k1 is a ,m$ic9e radically tak+ away all ob/ructions2 b ?is mu/ be tak5 ) a gra9 ( salt4 ,= "s h rectifi$ ^! k9ds ( ,oyles by calc9$ ,vitriol1 & by t means h some:at made !m lose _! ,empyreuma1 b ) all _! ,v]tues2 :i* o!rs obs]v+ h conceiv$ t ! fetidness !re( is n to be tak5 away1 because ! ,v]tue ( !m is !reby lo/1 z if ! ,v]tue consi/$ 9 ! fetidness !re(2 b t is a v great error1 because fetidness is an enemy to ! he>t & bra91 & 9 x is no good4 ,b ?is is grant$1 t !y t take away ! fetidness ( ^? ,oyles mortifie ! v]tues ( !m4 ,b ?\ say/1 ,h[ !n mu/ we proce$ 9 tak+ away _! fetidness )\t ! loss ( ! v]tues8 ,mu/ !y be rectifi$ by ! _s ( salt8 z ev5 n[ ?\ taughte/4 ,r4 ,no1 = al?\gh ,i said t ,oyles might be cl>ifi$ ) _s ( salt1 yet x do? n foll[ t my mean+ 01 t t cl>ification 0 ! m5d+ ( !m3 ,?is is only a way ( cl>ification1 :]eby !y become m grateful2 & x is n to be slight$1 a bett] be+ unkn[n4 ,b h[ !y are to be rectifi$ f _! fetidness & blackness1 )\t ! loss ( _! ,v]tues1 & to be made m noble1 do? n belong to ?is place1 because x _c be done by ?is ,furnace3 ,i %all ref] ! read] !re=e to ! second "p1 :]e x %all be %ew$1 h[ su* spirits are to be rectifi$ )\t ! loss ( _! v]tues1 :i* be+ s prep>$ may well be acc\nt$ = ! f\r? ,pill> ( ,physick4 ,& ^! ?+s ,i 0 will+ at lea/ = in=mation sake to %ew y1 n to (f5d y1 & t because ,i 0 mov$ ) pity1 & compassion t[>ds my neighb\r4 ,! ,qu9tess5ce ( all ,vegetables4 ,p\r ^u ,spices1 ,se$s1 ,woods1 ,roots1 ,fruits1 ,fl[]s1 c4 ! ,_s ( ,w9e well rectifi$1 place !m 9 dige/ion to be extract$1 untill all ! ess5ce be extract$1 ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e2 !n ^u ?is ,_s ( ,w9e1 be+ impregnat$1 p\r ! be/ ,_s ( ,salt2 & be+ ?us mix$ toge!r1 place !m 9 ,balneo to dige/1 untill ! ,oyle be sep>at$1 & swim above f ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 !n sep>ate x ) a sep>at+ glass1 or di/ill (f ! ,_s ( ,w9e 9 ,balneo1 & a cle> ,oyle w asc5d2 = if ! ,_s ( ,w9e be n ab/ract$1 !n t ,oyle w be z r$ z blood2 & x is ! true qu9tess5ce ( t vegetable1 f :5ce by ! ,_s ( ,w9e x 0 extract$4 ,! ,qu9tess5ce ( all ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,dissolve any metal 7except+ ,silv]1 :i* mu/ be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua =tis7 9 ! /ronge/ _s ( ,salt1 & draw (f ! flegme 9 ,balneo2 to t :i* rema9s p\r ! be/ rectifi$ _s ( ,w9e1 put x to dige/+1 untill ! ,oyle be elevat$ to ! top z r$ z blood1 :i* is ! t9cture1 & qu9tess5ce ( t metal1 be+ a mo/ ,preci\s treasure 9 m$ic9e4 ,a sweet & r$ ,oyle1 ( ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,dissolve a ,metal or ,m9]al 9 _s ( ,salt1 dissolve also an equal weight ( salt ( ,w9e ess5tificat$2 mix ^! dissolutions1 & di/ill !m by retort 9 a gradual heat1 & !re w come out an oyle sweet1 & z r$ z blood1 toge!r ) ! _s ( ,salt2 & sometimes ! neck ( ! retort & receiv] w be col\r$ l a ,peacocks tail ) div]s col\rs1 & sometimes ) a gold5 col\r4 ,& because ,i w\ld )\t any diff]5ce compreh5d all ,metals & ,m9]als "u "o c]ta9 g5]al process2 let him t w\ld make ! ess5ce ( silv] take ! _s ( nitre1 & proce$ 9 all ?+s z 0 spok5 ( ! o!r metals4 ,conc]n+ ! use ( ^! ess5ces1 ,i ne$ n speak mu* !re(2 = to him t kn[s ! prep>ation %all be discov]$ ! use !re(4 ,conc]n+ ! corrosive oyles ( metals & m9]als1 see+ !y _c be describ$ by any "o process1 x w be wor? :ile to set d[n :at is peculi> to ea* ( !m1 z foll[e?4 ,! ,oyle1 or ,liquor ( ,gold4 ,dissolve ! calx ( gold 9 ! _s ( salt1 7:i* mu/ be v /rong1 or else x _c dissolve x7 b 9 defect ( ! /ronge/ _s !re(1 mix a little ( ! pure/ salt-pet]2 b t oyle is ! be/ :i* is made ) ! _s ( salt alone4 ,f ! gold dissolv$ ab/ract half ! solution1 & !re w rema9 a corrosive oyle1 ^u :i* p\r ! express$ juice ( lemons1 & ! dissolution w become gre51 & a few feces fall to ! bottom1 :i* may be r$uc$ 9 melt+4 ,?is be+ done1 put ?is gre5 liquor 9 ,balneo1 & draw (f ! flegme3 t :i* rema9s take out1 & put ^u a m>ble 9 a cold moi/ place1 & x w be resolv$ into a r$ oyle1 :i* may safely1 & )\t dang] be tak5 inw>dly1 cur+ ^? t are hurt ) ,m]cury4 ,b especially x is comm5d$ 9 old ulc]s ( ! m\?1 tongue1 & ?roat1 aris+ f ! ,fr5* pox1 leprosy1 scorbute1 c4 :]e ! oyl ( o!r ?+s _c be s safely us$4 ,!re is n a bett] m$ic9e 9 ! exulc]ation1 & swell+ ( ! gl&ules1 9 ! ulc]s ( tongue & jaws1 :i* do? soon] mundify1 & consolidate4 ,nei!r yet mu/ we neglect necess>y purg+s1 & sudorificks1 = fe> ( a relapse1 ! cause n be+ tak5 away4 ,nei!r w !re any dang] foll[1 :e!r x be giv5 inw>dly1 or us$ outw>dly1 z 9 ! accu/om$ use ( o!r m$icam5ts1 & g>g>isms2 = x may daily1 & truly )\t all dang] be us$ at lea/ ?ree times ) a wond]ful admiration ( a quick op]ation4 ,oyle ( ,m>s4 ,dissolve ?9 plates ( ,iron 9 rectifi$ _s ( salt1 take ! solution1 :i* is gre51 ( a sweet ta/1 & smell+ l fetid sulphur2 & filt] x f t fil?y & fecul5t resid5ce3 !n 9 a glass g\rd 9 s&1 ab/ract all ! humidity 7viz4 ) a g5tle fire7 :i* w be z insipid z ra9wat]1 because ! iron by reason ( its dryness1 ha? attract$ all ! acidity to x self3 b 9 ! bottom w rema9 a mass z r$ z blood1 burn+ ! tongue l fire3 x takes away all pr\d fle% ( w\nds1 & t )\t all dang]4 ,x is to be kept 9 a glass close /opt f ! air1 le/ x be resolv$ into an oyle1 :i* w be ( a yell[ col\r4 ,b he t desires to h ! oyle1 may set x on a m>ble 9 a moi/ ,cell>1 & )9 a day x w be resolv$ into an oyle1 :i* w be 9 col\r betwixt yell[ & r$3 ,x is a mo/ excell5t secret 9 all corrod+ ulc]s1 fi/ulas1 canc]1 c4 be+ an incomp>able consolidator1 & mundify]4 ,& x is n )\t pr(it mix$ also ) common wat] to wa% ! moi/1 fetid ulc]s ( ! leggs2 :i* cause tum\rs1 by be+ apply$ w>m l a ba?1 = x dryes1 & heals sudd5ly1 if )al ,purges be adm9i/r$4 ,x cures also any scab4 ,t r$ mass 7be+ yet unresolv$7 be+ put on ! oyle ( s&1 or fl9ts 7( :i* 9 ! second "p7 makes a tree to gr[ 9 ! space ( "o or two h\rs1 hav+ root1 trunk1 & b\ghs3 :i* be+ tak5 out1 & dry$1 9 ! te/ yields good gold1 :i* t tree extracts f ! e>?1 i4 e4 f ! fl9ts1 or s&4 ,?\ may/ if ?\ please/1 m accurately exam9e ?is matt]4 ,oyle ( ,v5us4 ,_s ( ,salt do? n easily "w ^u ,copp]1 unless x be fir/ r$uc$ into a calx1 & t aft] ?is mann]4 ,take plates ( ,copp] made r$ hot 9 an op5 crucible1 qu5* !m 9 cold wat]1 & !y w cleave into r$ scales3 !n ! rema9d]s ( ! plates make r$ hot1 & qu5* z be=e3 d ?is s (t51 till ?\ ha/ got a suffici5t quantity ( ! calx2 :i* be+ dry$1 & p[d]$1 extract ) ! rectifi$ _s ( salt1 9 s&1 until ! _s ( salt be suffici5tly col\r$ ) a gre5 t9cture1 :i* y mu/ decant1 & filt]2 & !n ab/ract f x ! sup]flu\s moi/ure1 t !re may rema9 a gre5 ?ick oyle1 :i* is an excell5t rem$y = ulc]s1 especially su* z are ,v5]eal1 be+ apply$ outw>dly4 ,oyle ( ,jupit] & ,saturn4 ,nei!r are ^! two metals easily dissolv$ 9 ! _s ( salt1 yet be+ fil$1 are dissolv$ 9 ! be/ rectifi$ _s ( salt4 ,b ! op]ation is p]=m$ bett] ) ! fl[]s ( ^! metals 7! prep>ation :]e( %all be h]eaft] taught47 ,take !re=e ! fl[]s1 ^u :i* 9 a g\rd glass p\r ! _s ( salt1 & pres5tly ! _s w "w ^u !m1 especially be+ set 9 a w>m place2 filt] ! yell[ solution1 & ab/ract ! humidity1 until !re rema9 a yell[ heavy oyle1 :i* is prop] aga9/ putrid ulc]s4 ,oyle ( ,m]cury4 ,nei!r is ?is easily dissolv$ ) ! _s ( salt3 b be+ sublim$ ) vitriol1 & salt is easily dissolv$4 ,be+ dissolv$1 x yields an oyle v corrosive1 :i* mu/ be us$ ) discretion1 :]e=e x is n to be adm9i/r$1 unless x be :]e none ( ! o!r are to be _h4 ,= ,i saw a woman sudd5ly kill$ ) ?is oyle1 be+ apply$ by a c]ta9 ,*yrurgeon4 ,b ?is oyle is n to be slight$ 9 eat+ ulc]s1 tett]1 c4 :i* are mortifi$ by x4 ,oyle ( ,antimony4 ,crude ,antimony t ha? nev] und]gone ! fire1 is h>dly dissolv$ 9 _s ( salt3 z also ! ,regulus !re(2 b ! ,regulus be+ subtilly p\d]$1 is m easily wr\ght ^u1 9 case ! _s be suffici5tly rectifi$4 ,! ,vitrum is m easily1 b mo/ easily ( all ! fl[]s are dissolv$1 be+ su* z are made aft] our prescription a little aft] set d[n4 ,nei!r is ,butyrum ,antimonii 7be+ made out ( sublim$ ,m]cury1 & ,antimony7 any ?+ else b ! ,regulus ( ,antimony dissolv$ ) _s ( salt2 = sublim$ ,m]cury be+ mix$ ) ,antimony1 feel+ ! heat ( ! fire1 is =sak5 by ! corrosive spirits associat+ !mselves ) ! ,antimony1 :5ce comes ! ?ick ,oyle2 :ile/ :i* is done ! sulphur ( ,antimony is joyn$ to ! ,quick-silv]1 & yields a ,c9nab>1 /ick+ to ! neck ( ! ,retort2 b ! residue ( ! ,m]cury rema9s 9 ! bottom ) ! ,caput ,mortuum1 because a little "p !re( do? di/ill (f3 ,& if ?\ ha/ skill ?\ may/ recov] ! :ole weight ( ! ,m]cury aga94 ,& ^! ?+s ,i 0 will+ ! r to %ew !e1 because _m ?9k ?is is ! oyle ( ,m]cury1 & !re=e t :ite p[d] made !nce by ! p\r+ on ( abundance ( wat] !y call ,m]curius vit1 ) :i* !re is no mixture at all ( ,m]cury1 = x is me] ,regulus ( ,antimony dissolv$ ) _s ( ,salt1 :i* is aga9 sep>at$1 :5 ! wat] is p\r$ on ! ,antimonial butt]2 z is se5 by exp]i5ce2 ,= t :ite p\d] be+ dry$1 & melt$ 9 a crucible yields p>tly a yell[ ,glass1 & p>tly also a ,regulus1 b no ,m]cury at all4 ,:5ce x do? necess>ily foll[ t t ?ick oyle is no?+ else b ,antimony dissolv$ 9 _s ( ,salt4 ,= ! fl[]s ( ,antimony be+ mix$ ) _s ( ,salt1 make an oyle 9 all respects l to t butt] :i* is made ( ,antimony1 & sublimat$ ,m]cury1 :i* also is aft] ! same mann] by ! affusion ( a good quantity ( wat] precipitat$ into a :ite p\d]1 :i* is commonly call$ ,m]curius vit3 ,x is also by ! same way turn$ into ,bezo>dicum m9]al1 viz4 by ab/ract+ ! _s ( ,nitre1 & x is no?+ else b ,diaphoretick ,antimony4 ,= x is all "o :e!r t ,diaphoretick be made ) _s ( ,nitre1 or ) ,nitre x self1 viz4 corporeal1 = ^! h ! same v]tues1 al?\gh "s are ( op9ion t t is to be pref]r$ be=e ! o!r2 b ! tru? is1 !re is no diff]5ce4 ,b let e "o be free 9 8 own judgm5t1 = ^? ?+s :i* ,i h wrote1 ,i h n ,writ out ( ambition1 b to f9d out ! tru?4 ,n[ aga9 to our purpose1 :i* is to %ew an oyle ( ,antimony made ) ! _s ( salt4 ,take a p\nd ( ! fl[]s ( ,antimony 7( :i* a little aft]7 ^u :i* p\r two p\nd ( ! be/ rectifi$ _s1 mix !m well toge!r 9 a glass1 & set !m 9 s& a day & night to dissolve1 !n p\r out t solution toge!r ) ! fl[]s into a retort t is coat$1 :i* set 9 s&1 & fir/ give a g5tle fire1 untill ! flegme be come (f1 !n foll[s a weak _s ) a little /rong] fire1 = ! /rong] spirits rema9 9 ! bottom ) ! ,antimony3 !n give a /rong] fire1 & !re w come =? an oyle l to ! butt] ( ,antimony made ) sublim$ ,m]cury1 & is appropriat$ to ! same uses1 z foll[s4 ,! fl[]s ( ,antimony1 ,:ite & ,vomitive4 ,take ( ?is butt] z mu* z y please1 ^u :i* 9 a glass g\rd1 or any o!r l>ge glass p\r a great quantity ( wat] until ! :ite fl[]s w precipitate no m2 !n decant (f ! wat] f ! fl[]s1 :i* edulcorate ) w>m wat]1 & dry ) a g5tle heat1 & ?\ %alt h a :ite p\d]4 ,! ,dose is1 t #a4 #b4 #c4 #h4 #aj4 gra9s be mac]at$ = ! space ( a night 9 w9e1 :i* is to be drank 9 ! morn+1 & x worke? upw>d & d[nw>d4 ,b x is n to be giv5 to *ildr51 ^? t be old1 & weak1 b to ^? t be /rong1 & accu/om$ to vomit+4 ,:5 at any "t ?is infusion is tak5 & do? n "w1 z sometimes x falls out1 b makes ! ,pati5t v sick1 he mu/ provoke vomit+ ) 8 f+]1 or else x w n "w1 b make ^? t h tak5 x to be sick1 & debilitat$ ev5 to dea?4 ,we mu/ also 9 ! ov] mu* work+ ( ^! fl[]s dr9k a draught ( w>m ,be]1 or r ( w>m ,wat]1 decoct$ ) ,*]vil1 or ,p>sly1 & !y w "w m mildly4 ,b let n him t is able to be> ! op]ation !re( any way h9d] x1 = !re is ! great] hope ( recov]+ 8 heal? !reby1 = !y d excell5tly purge *ol]1 & evacuate flegme 9 ! ,/omack1 be+ humors t w n yield to o!r ,ca?>ticks2 !y op5 ob/ructions1 resi/ ! putrefaction ( ! blood1 ! causes ( _m diseases1 su* z are ,feav]s1 ,head-a*es1 c4 !y are good = !m t are ,lepr\s1 ,scorbutical1 ,melan*olical1 ,hypo*ondriacal1 infect$ ) ! ,fr5*-,pox1 & 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ,plague4 ,9 brief1 !y d "w gallantly1 & d _m ?+s4 ,aft] ! tak+ ( !m1 ! ,pati5t mu/ /ay 9 8 b$ or at lea/ n g =? ( 8 h\se1 = to avoid ! aire1 or o!rwise !y may be mi/ru/$4 ,& because ( _! viol5ce !y are fe>$1 & hat$1 ,i %all 9 ! f\r? "p ( ?is ,book = ! sake ( ! sick set d[n su* z are mild]1 & saf]1 su* z %all "w r d[nw>d ?an upw>d1 caus+ easie vomits1 :i* also ?\ maye/ give to *ildr51 & ^? t are old )\t dang]1 yet "s respect be+ _h ( ! disease1 & age4 ,! fl[]s ( ,antimony diaphoretical4 ,! =esaid fl[]s if !y be ca/ into melt$ ,nitre1 & be left a :ile 9 melt+1 are made fixt1 s z to become ,diaphoretical1 & lose _! ,ca?>tical ,v]tue4 ,! acid wat] be+ sep>at$ f ! fl[]s1 if x be evaporat$1 leaves beh9d ! be/ _s ( salt1 s]v+ = ! same or su* l uses aga94 ,( ! ,ext]nal use ( ! ,corrosive ,oyle ( ,antimony4 ,?is oyle ha? be5 long us$ by ,*irurgions1 = !y h ) a fea!r apply$ x to w\nds almo/ uncurable1 to sep>ate impurities1 = ! accel]ation ( ! cure1 t aft]w>ds o!r m$icam5ts be+ apply$ may ! bett] op]ate4 ,b x is bett] if x be mix$1 ) _s ( ,salt1 = !y are easily mix$ & x is made m mild !reby1 & ! too great corrosive faculty !re( is mitigat$4 ,nei!r is !re any o!r besides ! _s ( ,salt1 ) :i* ?is oyle c be mix$1 unless x be ! /ronge/ _s ( ,nitre1 = ! weak _s ( ,nitre precipitates ! butt] ( ,antimony1 z y may see 9 ! prep>ation ( ,bezo>dicum ,m9]ale4 ,b ! /ronge/ _s ( nitre dissolv+ ?is butt]1 makes a r$ solution ( wond]full ,v]tue 9 ,*ymi/ry1 ( :i* we are n to treat 9 ?is place2 & if ?is be drawn (f aga9 by di/illation1 x leaves beh9d ! fir/ "t a fix$ ,antimony1 & ,diaphoretical1 :i* o!rwise mu/ be drawn (f twice1 or ?rice1 viz4 if x be weak1 & n able to dissolve ! butt] )\t precipitation4 ,n[ ?is ,bezo>dicum is ! be/1 & safe/ ,diaphoretick 9 all diseases t require sweat1 z 9 ! plague1 ,fr5* pox1 feav]s1 scorbute1 leprosy1 c4 if x be giv5 f #f4 #h4 #aj4 to tw5ty gra9s 9 prop] vehicles2 x p5etrates ! :ole body1 & evacuates all evil hum\rs by sweat & ur9e4 ,! ,oyl ( ,ars5ic & ,auripigm5tum4 ,z ! _s ( salt do? n easily "w ^u ,antimony by reason ( ! abundance ( crude sulphur1 unless x be r$uc$ into fl[]s1 9 ! prep>ation :]e(1 "s "p ( its sulphur is burnt2 s also ,ars5ic & ,auripigm5tum are h>dly dissolv$ ) _s ( salt1 unless !y be r$uc$ into fl[]s1 & ! _s ( salt be v /rong1 :i* may be able to "w ^u x4 ,^! may be di/ill$ by retort l ,antimony into a ?ick heavy oyl2 :i* be+ us$ 9 cancr\s eat+ ulc]s1 exce$s t ( ,antimony 9 mortify+1 mundify+1 & purg+ ^? evils4 ,aft] ! same mann] may corrosive oyls be made out ( all ! realg>s be+ orda9$ = outw>d uses4 ,oyl ( ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,take ( ! be/ yell[ or r$ ,lapis ,calam9>is v subtilly p[d]$1 z mu* z y please1 & p\r ^u x five or six times z mu* ( rectifi$ _s ( salt1 mix & /ir !m well toge!r1 & d n leave !m long un/irr$1 b ev] & anon %ake ! glass ) ! mat]ials2 & ?is d (t5times1 or else ! ,lapis ,calam9>is w gr[ toge!r into a v h>d /one1 :i* c be dissolv$ no m1 & is prev5t$ by ! a=esaid (t5 %ak+3 & :5 ! _s ( salt w dissolve no m !re( 9 frigido1 set ! glass 9 w>m s& s long1 until ! _s be t+$ ) a mo/ yell[ col\r1 :i* !n decant1 & p\r on fre%1 & aga9 set x 9 dige/ion to extract1 & d n =get to %ake ! glass (t54 ,! solution be+ f9i%$ filt] x1 & ca/ away ! residue ( ! t]ra mortua4 ,aft]w>ds set ! solution 9 s&1 & give fire1 & almo/ ?ree p>ts ( ! _s ( salt w g ov] insipid1 :i* is no?+ b ! flegme1 al?\gh ! _s 0 nev] s well rectifi$2 ! reason :]e( is ! mo/ dry nature ( lapis calam9>is1 to :i* ! _s ( salt is v fri5dly1 & !re=e v h>d to be sep>at$ f x4 ,= ,i nev] knew any m9]al or metal 7beside ,z9ck7 :i* exce$s lapis calam9>is 9 dryness4 ,at la/ :5 no m flegm w g ov]1 let all ?+s cool2 :i* be+ done1 take out ! glass1 & ?\ %alt f9d a r$ ?ick oyl1 z fat z oyl olive1 & n v corrosive2 = t _s ( salt be+ almo/ mortifi$ ) ! lapis calam9>is is depriv$ ( its acidity4 ,?is oyl is to be kept f ! air2 or else )9 a few dayes x attracts mu* air :i* x conv]ts into wat]1 & !reby becomes weak5$4 ,?is ,oyl is ( wond]ful ,v]tue1 be+ us$ z well inw>dly z outw>dly4 ,& ,i wond] t 9 s long a "t !re ha? be5 no body1 :o ha? op]at$ 9 lapis calam9>is & describ$ ! nature !re(1 see+ x ha? 9 x a gold5 sulphur 7( :i* ?+ 9 ! f\r? ,"p7 = if ! t]re/reity !re( 7 sep>at$ f x artificially1 pure gold w\ld be manife/$ !re92 n[ ! greate/ "p !re( is volatile1 & immature1 & _c easily be r$uc$ into a body 9 melt+1 :]e=e hi!rto t /one ha? n be5 e/eem$ ( by ,*ymi/s1 b to ! wise 0 alwayes preti\s1 c4 ,! use ( ! ,oyl ( ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,if x be giv5 f #a4 #b4 #c4 drops to t51 & fifte5 ) sutable vehicles1 x purge? ! dropsy1 leprosy1 g\t1 & o!r noxi\s fix$ humors n yield+ to vegetable ,ca?>ticks1 ( :i* m at l>ge 9 ! second ,"p ( ! _s ( ur9e & salt ( t>t>4 ,x s]ves outw>dly = an excell5t vuln]>y balsome1 ! l to :i* c sc>ce be %ew$1 n only 9 r$uc+ old corrupt w\nds1 b also 9 ^? t are gre51 = x do? p[]fully dry1 mundify1 & consolidate4 ,x is also us$ 9 h\%old affairs1 = birdlime be+ dissolv$ 9 x1 yields a c]ta9 t5aci\s matt] s]v+ to cat* birds1 mice1 c4 ab\t ! h\se or 9 ! field4 ,= x is z p]man5t 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun1 z 9 ! cold ( ,w9t]1 :]e=e x may be us$ at any "t ( ! ye>2 all small animals /ick to x if !y d b t\* ! matt]4 ,a ligature or /r+ sme]$ !re)1 & b\nd ab\t any tree prev5ts ! spid]s f climb+ up !reon1 & o!r k9ds ( insects t are noxi\s to ! fruit2 a ?+ wor? tak+ notice (4 ,?is oyl is n by ! p\r+ on ( wat] corrupt$1 nei!r is x precipitat$1 z t ( ,antimony3 :]e=e x is useful = _m ?+s4 ,common yell[ sulphur boyl$ 9 x1 viz4 9 a /rong fire1 s z to be dissolv$ 9 x1 swims ^u x l fat1 is !reby purifi$ & made z transp>5t z yell[ pellucid glass1 & a bett] m$ic9e ?an ^? common fl[]s ( sulphur3 x s]ves also = o!r uses1 all :i* to relate "h x w\ld be too t$i\s4 ,?is oyl be+ mix$ ) clean s&1 & di/ill$ by retort 9 a fire t is v /rong 7o!rwise ! _s ( salt w n leave ! lapis calam9>is7 yields a mo/ fi]y _s1 ! lapis calam9>is rema9+ 9 ! bottom ( ! retort4 ,?is _s is s /rong1 t x c sc>ce be kept2 x dissolves all metals1 & all m9]als 7except+ silv] & sulphur7 :]e=e by ! help !re( _m excell5t m$icam5ts are made1 :i* _c be made ) ! common _s ?\gh nev] s well rectifi$1 :i* al?\gh x be (t5 rectifi$1 yet x is n )\t flegm1 :i* _c be sep>at$ f x by ! p[] ( rectification1 s well z ) lapis calam9>is4 ,?is _s do? p]=m _m ?+s 9 m$ic9e1 al*ymy1 z also 9 o!r arts1 z y may easily conjecture2 b "h is n opportunity to speak m ( ^! ?+s1 yet = ! sake ( ! sick ,i %all add "o ?+1 to :i* few ?+s are to be comp>$2 ! pla9 %ort process :]e( ,i w\ld n h !e be (f5d$ at4 ,& x is ?is1 viz4 mix ?is _s ) ! be/ rectify$ _s ( w9e1 dige/ ?is mixture "s :ile1 & ! _s ( salt w sep>ate ! _s ( w9e1 & w make ! oyl ( w9e swim on ! top1 ! volatile salt be+ mortifi$3 & ?is oyl is a mo/ incomp>able cordial1 especially if ) ! said _s ( w9e1 spices h fir/ be5 extract$1 & ) ! said _s ( salt1 gold ha? be5 dissolv$4 ,= !n 9 ! dige/ion ( ?is mixture1 ! oyl ( w9e be+ sep>at$1 attracts ! ess5ce ( ! cordial species1 & ( o!r vegetables1 be+ extract$ be=e ) ! _s ( w9e1 z also ! t9cture ( gold1 & s by consequ5ce a mo/ efficaci\s incomp>able & univ]sal m$ic9e = all diseases1 =tify+ ! ,humidum radicale1 t x may be able to ov]come its enemies2 = :i* let praise & glory be giv5 to ! immortal ,god = ev] :o ha? reveal$ to u s great secrets4 ,( ! ,extr9secal use ( ! _s ( ,salt 9 ! ,kit*54 ,i said be=e t in/ead ( ,v9eg>1 & v]juice x may be us$1 z also in/ead ( ! juice ( ,limons1 n[ x rema9s t ,i %ew y h[ x is to be us$1 & t inde$ z well = ! sake ( ! heal?y z ! sick4 ,let him !re=e t w dress a pullet1 pigeons1 veal1 c4 9 ! fir/ place put a suffici5t quantity ( spices1 ( wat]1 & butt]1 & !n z he please? a great]1 or less] quantity ( _s ( salt3 & by ?is means fle%es are soon] made ready be+ boyl$1 !n t common way2 an old h5 ?\gh ! fle% !re( be old is made z t5d] z a *ick5 by ! addition ( ?is _s3 b he t w use x in/ead ( ! juice ( ,limons ) ro/ meat1 mu/ put into x ! pill ( ,limons = pres]vation sake1 because x pres]ves x4 ,x is us$ in/ead ( v]juice by x self alone1 or mix$ ) a little sug>1 if x be too acid4 ,he t w /ew beef1 & make x z t5d] z kid1 mu/ fir/ dissolve 9 x t>t> & a little salt be=e he wets ! fle% !re)1 & ! fle% w n only be pres]v$ b made t5d] !reby3 b to keep fle% a long "t y mu/ mix "s wat] !re)1 & ) weights press d[n ! fle%1 t x may be cov]$ ) ! pickle3 = by ?is means fle% may be pres]v$ a great :ile4 ,aft] ! same mann] may all k9ds ( g>d5 fruits be pres]v$1 z cucumb]s1 pursla91 f5nel1 broom1 ,g]man cap]s1 c4 & inde$ bett] ?an 9 v9eg>4 ,also fl[]s1 & he>bs may a long :ile be pres]v$ by ! help !re(1 s t y may h a rose all ! w9t]4 ,x pres]ves also w9e1 if a little be mix$ !re)4 ,a little !re( be+ mix$ ) milk precipitates ! *eese1 :i* if x be rightly made is nev] corrupt$1 be+ l to su* *eese z !y call ,p>mesan4 ,! :ey ( t milk dissolves ,iron1 & cures any scab be+ wa%$ !re)4 ,) ! help ( _s ( salt is made ) honey1 & sug> a mo/ pleasant dr9k1 n unlike to w9e4 ,!re is made also ( c]ta9 fruits ) ! _s ( salt a v good v9eg> l to ! ,rh5i% v9eg>4 ,su* & _m m ?+s1 :i* ,i w n n[ divulge1 may be done ) _s ( salt4 ,& ?us h ,i 9 "s measure taught ! use ( ! _s ( salt1 :i* ,i w\ld n h y take z if ,i _h reveal$ all ?+s2 =1 brevities sake1 z also = "s o!r reasons ,i h sil5tly pass$ ov] _m ?+s4 ,nei!r d ,i "k all ?+s my self3 b ^? ?+s1 :i* ,i d "k1 ,i h s f> decl>$ t o!rs may f !nce h h9ts ( seek+ fur!r4 ,he t w\ld describe all1 & e p[] & v]tue !re(1 _h ne$ to write a :ole volum1 ! :i* is n my purpose at ?is "t to d1 b may p]haps be done ano!r "t4 ,!re %all also be %ew$ 9 ! second "p ( ?is book1 "s secrets :i* may be prep>$ by ! help ( ?is _s3 z h[ x may be dulcifi$ to extract ! t9cture ( gold1 & ( o!r metals1 leav+ a :ite body1 :i* t9cture is a m$ic9e n to be slight$4 ,:]e=e n[ see+ x is manife/ h[ great ?+s ?is _s c d1 e "o w desire a good quantity = 8 h\%old uses1 especially see+ mo/ excell5t spirits may be made aft] an easie & %ort way4 ,h[ an acid _s1 or v9eg> may be di/ill$ out ( all vegetables1 z he>bs1 woods1 roots1 se$s1 c4 ,fir/ put a few liv+ coals into ! furnace1 !n put ^u !m ! wood t is to be di/ill$1 t x may be burnt3 out ( :i* :il/ x is burn+ goes =? ! acid _s !re( into ! receiv]1 :]e be+ cond5s$ x falls d[n into ano!r receiv]1 resembl+ almo/ common v9eg> 9 its smell1 :]e=e also x is call$ ! v9eg> ( woods4 ,& aft] ?is mann] y may draw =? an acid _s out ( any wood1 or vegetable1 & t 9 a great quantity )\t co/s1 because ! wood to be di/ill$ is put b ^u a v few liv+ coals1 & ^u t ano!r1 = "o k9dles ! o!r2 & ?is _s requires no m *>ges ?an ( ! wood to be di/ill$2 :i* is a great diff]5ce betwixt ?is1 & ! common way ( di/ill+1 :]e besides retorts1 is requir$ ano!r fire2 & out ( a great retort sc>ce a p\nd ( _s is drawn 9 ! space ( five or six h\rs2 :]eas 9 ours 9 ! space ( "o day1 & t )\t any co/ or labor may be extract$ tw5ty or ?irty p\nd1 because ! wood is imm$iately to be ca/ into ! fire to be di/ill$1 & t n 9 pieces1 b :ole4 ,n[ ?is _s 7be+ rectifi$7 may commodi\sly be us$ 9 div]s ,*ymical op]ations1 = x do? easily dissolve animal /ones1 z ! eyes ( ,crabs1 ! /ones ( ,p]*es1 & ,c>ps1 ,corals also & ,pe>l1 c4 z do? v9eg> ( w9e4 ,by means !re( also are dissolv$ ! glasses ( metals1 z ( t91 lead1 ,antimony1 & are extract$1 & r$uc$ into sweet oyles4 ,?is v9eg> be+ tak5 inw>dly ( x self do? cause sweat wond]fully1 :]e=e x is good 9 _m diseases1 especially t :i* is made ( ,oak1 ,box2 ,guaiacum1 ,junip]1 & o!r heavy woods2 = by h[ mu* ! heavi] ! woods are1 by s mu* ! m acid _s d !y yield4 ,be+ us$ outw>dly x mundifies ulc]s1 w\nds1 consolidates1 ext+ui%e?1 & mitigates inflammations caus$ by fire1 cures ! scab1 b especially ! decoction be+ made ( its own wood 9 ! same4 ,be+ mix$ ) w>m wat] = a ba? = ! l[] "p ( ! body1 x cures occult diseases ( wom52 z also malignant ulc]s ( ! leggs4 ,?is _s !re=e des]ves "s place 9 ! %ops1 i4 e4 x is unju/ly reject$ 9 ! %ops1 see+ x is easie to be made4 ,9 di/ill+ ( wormwood & o!r vegetables1 !re rema9es 9 ! bottom ( ! furnace a%es1 :i* be+ extract$ ) w>m wat] yields a salt by decoction1 :i* be+ aga9 dissolv$ 9 its own _s or v9eg>1 & filtr$1 do? by ! evaporation ( ! flegm1 be+ plac$ 9 a cold place pass into a ,cry/all9e salt1 :i* is ( a pleasant ta/1 n l unto a lixivium1 nor unto o!r salts t are dissolv$ 9 ! air4 ,?is salt is also m efficaci\s 7be+ r$uc$ into ,cry/als by its prop] ,_s7 ?an t :i* is made by ! help ( sulphur1 or ,aqua =tis1 & oyl ( ,vitriol1 & o!rways :i* ,*ymi/s1 & ,apo!c>ies use4 ,! _s ( pap] & l9n5 cloa?4 ,pieces ( l9n5 clo? ga!r$1 & got f ,semp/]s be+ ca/ into ! furnace ^u liv+ coals1 yield a mo/ acid _s1 :i* t+e? ! nailes1 sk91 hair ) a yell[ col\r1 re/ores memb]s de/roy$ ) cold1 is good 9 a gangr5e1 & erysipelas if l95 clo!s wet 9 ! same be apply$ !reto1 c4 ,! same do? _s made ( pap]1 viz4 ( ! pieces !re(4 ,! _s ( silk4 ,aft] ! same mann] is !re a _s made ( pieces ( silk1 :i* is n s %>p z t :i* is made ( l9n5 & pap]1 nei!r do? x t+e ! ,sk91 b is mo/ excell5t 9 w\nds z well old z gre51 & x makes ! ,sk9 beautiful4 ,! _s ( mans hair1 & ( o!r animals1 z also ( horns4 ,out ( horns also1 & hair is made a _s1 b mo/ fetid1 :]e=e x is n s useful1 al?\gh o!rwise x may s]ve = div]s arts3 be+ rectifi$ x comes cle> & to be ( ! od\r ( ! _s ( ur9e4 ,x dissolves common sulphur1 & yields a wat]1 t cures ! scab 9 a v %ort "t4 ,n[ = ?is bus9ess1 %r$s ( wooll5 clo? undy$ may s]ve1 be+ ca/ 9 a good quantity into ! furnace4 ,pieces ( cloa? dipt 9 ?is _s & hang$ 9 v9ey>ds1 & fields1 keep out ,de] & ,sw9e f com+ 91 because !y are afraid ( ! smell ( t _s1 z ( an huntsman t waits to cat* !m4 ,! _s ( v9eg>1 honey1 & sug>4 ,he t w di/il liquid ?+s1 mu/ ca/ r$ hot coals into !m1 z = example into v9eg> 9 ! furnace1 or if x be honey1 or sug>1 let !m fir/ be dissolv$ 9 wat]1 by :i* means !y w be drank up by ! coals1 :i* be+ !re) impregnat$1 mu/ aft]w>ds at sev]al times be ca/ into ! furnace1 & be burnt2 & :il/ ! coals are burn+1 t :i* is incombu/ible comes =?4 ,& by ?is means y may di/il liquid ?+s 9 a great quantity4 ,v9eg> :i* is di/ill$ ?is way1 is ( ! same nature1 z t :i* is di/ill$ 9 close vessels4 ,b honey & sug> t are di/ill$ aft] ?is mann]1 are a little alt]$1 & acquire o!r v]tues3 b h[ !y %all be di/ill$ )\t ! loss ( _! volatile _s %all be taught 9 ! second ,"p4 ,also aft] ?is mann] may all liquid ?+s be+ drunk up by liv+ coals be di/ill$4 ,( ! use ( di/ill$ v9eg> _m ?+s might be said1 b because ! ,books ( all ! ,*ymi/s treat abundantly !re(1 ,i acc\nt x ne$less to repeat :at !y h writ4 ,yet ?is is wor? tak+ notice (1 t ! %>pe/ v9eg> ha? a great aff9ity ) "s metals1 :i* may be extract$ by ! help !re(2 also dissolv$1 & r$uc$ into m$icam5ts2 yea1 _m ?+s may be made ) ! help !re(1 z ! books ( all ! ,*ymi/s te/ify4 ,b !re is yet ano!r v9eg>1 ( :i* !re is (t5 m5tion made 9 ! books ( ,philosoph]s1 by ! help :]e(1 _m wond]ful ?+s are p]=m$ 9 ! solution ( metals1 ! "n :]e( ! anci5ts h be5 sil5t 92 ( :i* ,i d n "h treat1 because x _c be made by ?is furnace2 b ,i %all treat ( x 9 ano!r "p2 yet s t ,i incur n ! ,curse ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,h[ spirits may be made out ( ! salt ( t>t>1 vitriolat$ t>t>1 ! _s ( salt t>t>izat$1 & ( o!r su* l fix$ salts4 ,z _m ,*ymi/s z !re ha? be51 almo/ all h be5 ( ! op9ion t a _s _c be drawn out ( salt ( t>t>1 & o!r fix$ salts4 ,= exp]i5ce ha? taught t by retort little or no _s c be drawn f !nce1 z ,i _h (t5 exp]i5ce ( be=e ! inv5tion ( ?is furnace3 ! reason ( :i* ?+ 0 ! admixtion ( s&1 e>?1 bole1 p\d] ( tiles1 c4 = to prev5t ! fl[+ ( ! salt ( t>t>1 be+ by ?is means disp]s$4 ,b ?is is done ?r\gh ! ignorance ( ,au?ors1 :o h be5 ignorant ( ! prop]ties ( salt ( t>t>4 ,= a /ony matt]1 z s&1 fl9t1 bole1 c4 be+ mix$ ) salt ( t>t>1 feel+ ! heat ( ! fire1 & be+ made r$ ) ! same1 is joyn$ to x mo/ closely1 s z no _s c be drawn f !nce1 b become a mo/ h>d /one4 ,= s&1 & su* ?+s t are l to x1 h s great an aff9ity ) ! salt ( t>t>1 t be+ once unit$ c sc>ce ev] be sep>at$4 ,yet x may be made by ,art by ! addition ( pure s&1 or fl9t1 because ! :ole sub/ance ( ! salt ( t>t> may be turn$ into a _s 9 ! space ( "o or two h\rs1 z %all be taught 9 ! second "p1 & x excells all o!r m$icam5ts 9 v]tue1 9 cur+ ! /one1 & g\t4 ,& if by ! regim5t ( art !re be left any ,caput ,mortuum 9 ! di/illation1 x ha?1 be+ dissolv$ 9 ! air1 a p[] to putrify metals be+ prep>$1 & mix$ ) x1 9 ! space ( few h\rs1 s z to make !m become black1 & to gr[ up l trees ) _! roots1 trunks1 & b\ghs1 :i* by h[ mu* ! long] !y are s left1 become ! bett]4 ,( calx ( lead be+ subtiliz$1 & ( salt ( t>t> may be made a spiritus gradatorius ( wond]ful v]tues z well 9 ,m$ic9e z ,al*ymy4 ,!re is made ( ! ,caput ,mortuum1 p] deliquium a gre5 liquor :i* do? wond]ful ?+s2 :5ce x is prov$1 ,t ,saturn is n ! l[e/ ( ! ,planets2 en\gh to ! wise4 ,& s is ! ,lac ,virg9is1 & ! ,philosophical ,sanguis ,draconis made4 ,sometimes !re is f\nd a c]ta9 e>?1 or bole1 :i* ha? no aff9ity ) t>t>1 :i* be+ mix$ ) salt ( t>t> yields a _s1 b v little4 ,b 9 ?is furnace may all fix$ ?+s be elevat$1 because ! species n be+ includ$ 9 x1 b disp]s$1 be+ ca/ ^u ! fire1 are f ! fire elevat$ ?r\gh ! aire1 & are be+ refrig]at$ 9 ! recipi5ts aga9 cond5s$1 :i* _c be s well done by a close retort4 ,he !re=e t w make ! _s ( ! salt ( t>t>1 ne$ d no?+ else ?an to call ! calc9$ t>t> into ! fire1 & x w :olly come ov] 9 a _s3 b !n !re are requir$ glass recipi5ts1 because ^? t are e>!n _c reta9 x4 ,& ?is is ! way :]eby mo/ fix$ salts are di/ill$ into a _s by ! fir/ furnace4 ,9 ! second furnace 7viz4 9 ! furnace ( ! second ,"p7 x may be done bett]1 & easi]1 :]e toge!r ) ! prep>ation %all be taught ! use !re(4 ,! spirits1 fl[]s1 & salts ( ,m9]als & /ones4 ,by ?is way spirits may be rais$ f any m9]al or /one1 & t )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+3 yet s z t ! m9]als1 & /ones1 z fl9ts1 ,cry/al1 talk1 lapis calam9>is1 ,m>casite1 ,antimony1 be+ gr\nd be ) an ,iron ladle ca/ ^u ! coals1 & !re w arise toge!r ) a c]ta9 acid _s1 "s salt & fl[]s1 :i* are to be wa%$ (f f ! recipi5ts1 & filtr$1 & ! fl[]s w rema9 9 ,*>ta bibula1 or filt] = ! wat] toge!r ) ! _s1 & ! salt passe? ?r\gh ! filt]1 all :i* may be sep>at$1 rectifi$ & be kept by !mselves = _! prop] uses4 ,n[ ?is y mu/ "k1 t y mu/ *oose su* m9]als :i* h n be5 t\*$ by ! fire1 if y desire to h _! _s4 ,h[ m9]als1 & metals may be r$uc$ into fl[]s1 & ( _! v]tues4 ,hi!rto ! fl[]s ( metals1 & m9]als h n be5 9 use1 except+ ! fl[]s ( ,antimony1 & sulphur1 :i* are easily sublim$3 = ,*ymi/s h n d>$ to attempt ! sublimation ( o!r metals1 & fix$ m9]als1 be+ cont5t ) ! solution ( !m ) ,aqua =tis1 & corrosive wat]s1 precipitat+ !m ) ! liquor ( salt ( t>t>1 & aft]w>d edulcorat+1 & dry+ !m2 & be+ s prep>$ !y h call$ !m _! ,fl[]s3 b by ,fl[]s ,i und]/& ! same matt] :i* is by ! help ( fire )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+ sublim$1 & turn$ into a mo/ subtile p\d]1 n to be p]ceiv$ by ! tee? or eyes1 :i* inde$ is 79 my judgm5t7 to be acc\nt$ = ! true fl[]s2 :5 z ! fl[]s :i* o!rs make are m corporeal1 & _c be s well edulcorat$1 b reta9 "s saltness 9 !m1 z may be p]ceiv$ by ! increase ( _! weight1 & !re=e hurtful to ! eyes1 & o!r p>ts4 ,b our fl[]s be+ by ! =ce ( ! fire sublim$ by !mselves1 are n only )\t saltness1 b are also s subtile t be+ tak5 inw>dly pres5tly op]ate1 & put =? _! p[]s1 viz4 accord+ to ! pleasure ( ! ,physitian4 ,nei!r is _! prep>ation s co/ly z ! o!rs4 ,metals also1 & m9]als are maturat$1 & am5d$ 9 _! sublimation1 t !y may be ! m safely tak52 b 9 o!r prep>ations !y are r de/roy$1 & corrupt$1 z exp]i5ce witnesse?3 ,n[ h[ ^! k9d ( fl[]s are to be made ,i %all n[ tea*1 & inde$ ( ea* metal by x self1 :]eby ! arti/ 9 ! prep>ation _c erre1 & fir/ ?us4 ,( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,gold & silv] c h>dly be br\ght into fl[]s1 because _m are ( op9ion1 t no?+ comes f !m 9 ! fire1 especially f ,gold1 al?\gh x %\ld be left !re = ev]3 :i* al?\gh x be true1 viz4 t no?+ comes f gold 9 ! fire1 al?\gh x %\ld rema9 !re a long "t1 & f silv] b a little except x h copp] or any o!r metal mix$1 :i* yet vap\rs away b by little & little4 ,:i* ,i say al?\gh x be s1 yet !y be+ brok5 & subtiliz$ & scatt]$ ^u coals1 & s disp]s$1 may by ! =ce ( ! fire & help ( ! air be sublim$1 & r$uc$ into fl[]s4 ,n[ see+ ! a=esaid metals are de>1 & ( a great price1 & ! furnace ) its recipi5ts l>ge1 ,i w\ld n t any "o %\ld ca/ !m 91 especially gold1 because he _c recov] !m all2 b ,i %all to ^? t desire to make ^! fl[]s %ew ano!r way 9 ! second "p1 :]eby !y may make !m )\t ! loss ( ! metal2 to :i* ,i ref] ! read]4 ,= ?is furnace s]ves = ! sublim+ ( metals1 & m9]als1 :i* are n s preti\s1 ! loos+ ( "p :]e( is n s mu* reg>d$4 ,& ?us mu* is said to %ew t gold1 & silv]1 al?\gh fix$1 may be sublim$4 ,n[ o!r metals may m easily be sublim$1 yet "o m easily ?an ano!r1 nei!r ne$ !y any o!r prep>ation b beat+ small1 be=e !y be ca/ into ! fire4 ,fl[]s ( ,iron & ,copp]4 ,take ( ! fil+s ( ,iron or ,copp]1 z mu* z y please1 ca/ !m ) an ,iron laddle ^u burn+ coals1 viz4 scatt]+ly1 & !re w arise f ,iron a r$ vap\r1 b f ,copp] a gre51 & w be sublim$ into ! sublimatory vessels4 ,z ! fire abates x mu/ be r5ew$ ) fre% coales1 & ! ca/+ 9 ( ^! fil+s be cont9u$1 until y h got a suffici5t quantity ( fl[]s1 & !n y may let all cool4 ,?is be+ done take (f ! sublimatory vessels1 take out ! fl[]s1 & keep !m1 = !y are v good if !y be mix$ ) ungu5ts1 & empla/]s3 & be+ us$ inw>dly cause vomit+2 !re=e !y are bett] 9 ,*irurg]y1 :]e sc>ce any ?+ is to be comp>$ to !m4 ,copp] be+ dissolv$ 9 _s ( salt1 & precipitat$ ) oyl ( vitriol1 edulcorat$1 dry$1 & sublim$1 yields fl[]s1 :i* be+ 9 ! air resolv$ into a gre5 balsom1 is mo/ useful 9 w\nds & old putrid ulc]s1 & is a mo/ preti\s treasure4 ,fl[]s ( ,lead & ,t94 ,y ne$ n r$uce ^! metals into small crums1 x is suffici5t if !y be ca/ 9 piece by piece1 b !n y mu/ "u ! grate put an e>!n platt] glaz$1 & fill$ ) wat]1 to ga!r t :i* fl[s d[n melt$1 :i* is to be tak5 out1 & ca/ aga9 into ! fire1 & ?is s (t5 until all ! metal be turn$ into fl[]s1 :i* aft]w>ds are aga91 ! vessels be+ cold1 to be tak5 out1 z ha? be5 said ( ! fl[]s ( ,m>s & ,v5us4 ,& ^! fl[]s are mo/ excell5t be+ mix$ ) plai/]s & oyntm5ts 9 old & gre5 w\nds1 = !y h a great] p[] to dry1 ?an metals calc9$1 z exp]i5ce c te/ifie4 ,( ,m]cury4 ,?is is easily r$uc$ into fl[]s1 because x is v volatile1 b n = ! a=esaid reason1 because x leapes 9 ! fire1 & seeks to desc5d4 ,& if y desire to h ! fl[]s !re(1 mix 9 fir/ ) sulphur t y may pulv]ize x1 & ca/ x 9 mortifi$4 ,& if y ca/ into a r$ hot crucible set 9 ! furnace1 a little quick ,m]cury1 viz4 by times ) a ladle1 pres5tly x w fly out1 & "s "p !re( w be resolv$ into an acid wat]1 :i* is to be pref]r$ be=e ! fl[]s 9 my judgm5t2 b ! re/ ( ! ,m]cury drops into ! receiv]4 ,b "h are requir$ glass vessels1 because ! a=esaid wat] is lo/ 9 e>!n4 ,& ?is wat] )\t d\bt do? some?+ 9 ,al*ymy3 ,x is also good be+ apply$ outw>dly1 9 ! scab1 & v5]eal ulc]s4 ,! fl[]s ( ,z9ck4 ,x is a wond]ful metal1 & is f\nd 9 ! spagyrical anatomy to be me] sulphur1 gold51 & immature4 ,be+ put ^u burn+ coals do? sudd5ly fly away :olly2 x is inflam$ also1 & p>tly burns l common sulphur1 ) a flame ( ano!r col\r1 viz4 gold5 purple3 & yields mo/ gallant :ite1 & light fl[]s4 ,! use4 ,be+ giv5 f #d1 #e1 #f1 gra9s to #ab1 !y provoke sweat wond]fully1 & sometimes vomit1 & /ools1 accord+ to ! (f5d+ matt]4 ,! v]tues !re( be+ ext]nally us$ are also wond]ful1 = !re are n f\nd bett] fl[]s1 = !y d n only spe$ily consolidate fre% w\nds1 b also old1 su* z always drop wat]1 9 :i* cases !y excell all o!r m$icam5ts4 ,= !y are ( su* dryness1 :i* ha? joyn$ ) x a consolidat+ v]tue1 z t !y d ev5 ?+s incr$ible4 ,!y may be us$ div]s ways1 z to be /rew$ by !mselves1 putt+ ov] !m a /iptick plai/]1 or be+ br\ght into an ungu5t ) honey to be put into w\nds2 :i* ungu5ts 9 deep w\nds may be boyl$ to a h>dness = ! mak+ ( small suppositories1 :i* are to be put into ! w\nds1 :i* mu/ aft]w>ds be cov]$ ) "s plai/]1 & pres]v$ f ! air4 ,be+ apply$ aft] ?is mann] !y cure fundam5tally1 be+ mix$ ) plai/]s also !y d wond]ful ?+s4 ,if !y be mix$ ) rose1 or ra9 wat]1 s z to be unit$ toge!r1 & aft]w>ds "s ( ?is mixture be sometimes e day dropt into r$ eyes t wat]1 yield+ n to o!r oph?almicks1 d re/ore1 & heal !m4 ,^! fl[]s be+ tak5 up 9 l9t & /rew$ ^u ^? places ( ,*ildr5 t are gall$ ) _! ur9 7^? places be+ fir/ wa%$ ) wat]7 heal !m quickly4 ,!y heal also quickly any excoriation :i* is contract$ by ly+ long 9 any sickness1 & is v pa9ful1 if !y be /rew$ !reon4 ,^! fl[]s also are m easily dissolv$ 9 corrosive wat]s1 ?an o!r metals1 & m9]als1 nei!r do? ! _s leave !m 9 ! fire1 b an insipid phlegm only di/ills (f1 leav+ a fat & ?ick oyl1 z is above said conc]n+ ! lapis calam9>is1 be+ orda9$ = ! same uses1 b m efficaci\s !n t4 ,:i* _s if x be by ! viol5ce ( fire driv5 =?1 is ( s great /r5g?1 t x c sc>ce be kept4 ,& n only _s ( salt1 b also ,aqua =tis1 & ,regia may aft] ?is mann] be exalt$1 s z to be able to d wond]ful ?+s 9 ! sep>ation ( metals2 b "h is n place = ^! ?+s1 !y %all be spok5 ( 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,b y ne$ n make fl[]s = ?is "w1 because crude ,z9ck do? ! same1 al?\gh ! fl[]s d x some?+ bett]3 :5ce x appe>s t a metal contracts a high] degree ( dryness 9 sublimation4 ,fl[]s ( ,antimony4 ,!re is no difficulty to make ! fl[]s ( ,antimony1 = ,*ymi/s h a long "t made use ( !m1 & because _! prep>ation 0 t$i\s1 !y 7 n sold at a l[ rate4 ,:]e=e !re 0 no body will+ to attempt any ?+ else 9 !m1 because !y 7 us$ only = vomit+2 ! dose :]e( 0 f #a4 #b4 #c4 #d4 gra9s to #h4 & #aj4 9 affects ( ! /omack & ( ! head1 z also 9 feav]s1 plague1 morbus gallicus1 c4 ,nei!r is x a wond] if ,*ymi/s try$ no f>!r 9 !m1 = we see t !re are f\nd m5 9 ^! days :o p]swade !mselves t !re is no?+ :i* 0 n f\nd out by ! le>n$ anci5ts1 c be f\nd out 9 ^! days1 & if !re 7 any ?+ to be yet f\nd out x 0 f\nd out already by !m4 ,b ?is op9ion truly is v fooli%1 z if ,god gave all ?+s to ! anci5ts1 & res]v$ no?+ = !m t %\ld come aft]4 ,nei!r inde$ d !y und]/& nature 9 _! op]ations1 :i* works incessantly1 & is n we>i$ 9 h] lab\rs1 c4 ,b h[ev] x is manife/ t ,god ha? reveal$ ?+s 9 ^! times :i* 7 hid f !m ( old1 & he w n cease to d ! same ev5 to ! end ( ! _w4 ,b to return to our purpose aga91 :i* is to %ew an easi] way ( mak+ ! fl[]s ( ,antimony1 :]eby a great] quantity may be _h1 z also t !y may s]ve = o!r uses4 ,take ( crude ,antimony p\d]$ z mu* z y please1 & fir/ make y\r furnace r$ hot1 !n ca/ 9 at once a p\nd ( ,antimony1 or !reab\ts1 viz4 scatt]+ly ^u ! coals2 & pres5tly x w fl[1 be+ mix$ ) ! coals by ! =ce ( ! fire w be sublim$ ?r\gh ! air into ! receiv]s l a cl\d1 :i* w !re be coagulat$ into :ite fl[]s4 ,note1 t :5 ! fir/ coals are burnt up1 m mu/ be put 9 to cont9ue ! sublimation1 & ^? mu/ be fir/ k9dl$ be=e !y are put 91 le/ ! fl[]s be by ! du/ ( ! coals aris+ toge!r ) !m discol\r$1 & contract !nce a gray col\r3 b x matt]s n if y w n use !m by !mselves to provoke vomit+1 because !re is no dang] !reby1 = t col\r comes only f ! smoake ( ! coals1 :]e=e y ne$ n be afraid ( !m4 ,b let him t dislikes ?is col\r1 fir/ k9dle ! coals be=e he put !m into ! furnace1 & !n he %all h :ite fl[]s4 ,also y mu/ n %ut ! middle hole ?r\gh :i* ! coals1 & ,antimony are ca/ 91 t !reby ! fire may burn ! m freely3 = else ! fl[]s ( ! sup]ior pots w be yell[ & r$1 by reason ( ! sulphur ( ! ,antimony1 :i* is sublim$ high] ?an ! regulus4 ,n[ y may by ?is way make a p\nd ( ! fl[]s ) #c4 #d4 or #e4 p\nd ( coals4 ,x is a little t goes away f ! ,antimony1 viz4 ! combu/ible sulphur1 :i* is burnt1 all ! re/ go+ into fl[]s4 ,y mu/ h a c>e to provide a suffici5t quantity ( sublim+ pots by reason t a l>ge space is requir$ = ! sublimation ( ! fl[]s4 ,! fl[]s t are prep>$ aft] ?is way1 are sold at a l[] rate1 s t "o p\nd !re( is *eap]1 ?an half an ounce ( ^? t are made aft] ! o!r mann]4 ,also !y are saf]1 z be+ made ) an op5 free flame ( ! fire1 = !y d n provoke vomit s vehem5tly2 moreov] ! fl[]s ( ! l[] pots are n vomit+1 b diaphoretical1 z if !y _h be5 prep>$ ) nitre1 = ?us !y are correct$ by ! fire3 ,& by ?is way at "o & ! same op]ation div]s fl[]s ( div]s op]ations may be made1 = ! fl[]s ( ! l[] pots are diaphoretical1 ( ! middle a little vomitive1 b ( ! upp]mo/ vehem5tly vomitive4 ,= by h[ mu* ! m !y h endur$ ! fire1 by s mu* ! bett] are !y correct$2 f :5ce ! div]sity ( _! p[] proce$s4 ,:]e=e ea* ( !m are to be kept by !mselves1 & ! upp]mo/ = plai/]s or butt]1 or oyl1 & ^? to be made sweet or corrosive !reby2 ,! middle = purg+1 & vomit+1 b ! l[]mo/ = sweat1 be+ m excell5t ?an ,bezo>dicum ,m9]ale1 or ,antimonium ,diaphoreticum made ) nitre4 ,truly ,i d n believe t !re is an easi] way ( mak+ vomit+1 & diaphoretical fl[]s1 ?an ours4 ,n[ = ! use ( !m1 y mu/ "k t ^? t are vomitive are to be adm9i/r$ to ^? t are /rong1 & accu/om$ to vomit3 b to ,*ildr51 & old ,m5 ) discretion1 z ha? be5 said above ( ! butt] ( ,antimony3 b ^? t are diaphoretical may be giv5 )\t dang] to ,old & ,"y1 to ^? t are 9 heal?1 & to ! sick2 9 any affliction t requires sweat2 z 9 ! ,plague1 ,morbus ,gallicus1 ,scorbute1 ,leprosy1 ,feav]s1 c4 ,! ,dose ( !m is f #c1 #f1 #i1 #ab1 gra9s to #bd4 ) prop] vehicles to sweat 9 ! b$2 = !y d expel z well by sweat1 z by ur9e1 all evil hum\rs4 ,& because !y t are vomitive are 9 a great] quantity ?an ^? t are diaphoretical1 & n s necess>y z ^!1 & !re may be _m m doses out ( !m2 x is necess>y to %ew y h[ ^? t are vomitive may be turn$ into diaphoretical2 & t may be done ?ree wayes2 ! two =m] :]e( ,i h be=e %ew$ conc]n+ ! butt] ( ,antimony made ( fl[]s ) _s ( salt1 ! ?ird is ?is1 viz4 put ! fl[]s 9 a crucible cov]$1 7)\t lut+7 le/ any ?+ fall into x1 s set !m by !mselves 9 a g5tle fire1 t !y melt n1 b be made only d>kly gl[ = ! space ( "s h\rs2 !n let !m cool1 = !y are become fix$ & diaphoretical4 ,al?\gh !y _h be=e contract$ "s yell[ness or a%-col\r1 yet by ?is means !y are made :ite1 fix$1 & diaphoretical4 ,also ^! fl[]s are us$ 9 /iptick plai/]s by reason ( _! dry nature1 ) :i* !y are endu$4 ,also !y are melt$ into a yell[ transp>5t glass1 nei!r is !re taught an easi] way ( r$uc+ ,antimony by x self into a yell[ transp>5t glass1 :]e crude ,antimony is fir/ sublim$1 & be+ sublim$ is melt$ into glass4 ,?is sublimation s]ves in/ead ( calc9ation1 by ! help :]e( #bj p\nd are m easily sublim$1 ?an by ! help ( ! o!r "o p\nd is br\ght into calx4 ,nei!r is !re "h any dang] ( ! asc5d+ fumes1 because :5 ! ,antimony is ca/ into ! fire y may be gone1 :i* is a safe1 & easy calc9ation1 :]eas ! common way requires ! cont9ual pres5ce ( ! arti/ /irr+ ! matt]1 :o also takes out ! matt] :5 x is once gr[n toge!r1 & gr9ds x aga92 by :i* means he ha? mu* to d1 be=e ! matt] come to a :it5ess2 b by our way1 ! matt] is at ! fir/ "t made suffici5tly :ite1 & m ?an by t common way ( calc9ation & agitation4 ,i suppose !re=e t ,i h %ew$ to him t w make glass ( ,antimony1 ! be/1 & hi!rto unkn[n way2 :i* be+ taught1 ,i hope !re is no man w h]eaft] l a fool g t t$i\s way ( ! ,anti5ts1 b r foll[ my /eps4 ,= by ?is way may any ,physitian1 mo/ easily be able to prep>e = himself vomitive & diaphoretical fl[]s1 & also glass ( ,antimony p] se4 ,( ^? ,fl[]s may be made oyls bo? sweet & corrosive1 & o!r m$icam5ts1 z ha? be5 above said ( ! _s ( salt1 & %all aft]w>ds be spok5 9 ! ,second ,"p4 ,let him t w make ,fl[]s ( ! ,regulus1 fair] ?an ^? :i* are made ( crude ,antimony1 ca/ x be+ p\d]$ into ! fire1 & 9 all ?+s proce$ z ha? be5 said1 & he %all h !m1 c4 = !y are easily sublim$4 ,n[1 h[ ! regulus is to be made aft] a comp5di\s mann]1 y %all f9d 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p4 ,! scori also are sublim$1 s z no?+ is lo/4 ,b he t w make ,fl[]s t %all be dissolv$ 9 ! aire into a liquor mu/ add "s calc9$ t>t>1 or "s o!r fixt vegetable salt1 & he %all h ,fl[]s t w be dissolv$ 9 any liquor3 b he t w make r$ ,fl[]s z well ^? t are diaphoretical1 z ^? t are purg+1 mu/ mix iron1 & he %all h ,fl[]s l to ,c9nab>3 ,let him t desires gre51 mix copp]1 if purple1 lapis calam9>is4 ,& ?us out ( any m9]al may be made ,fl[]s :e!r x be fix$1 or volatile2 = x is =c$ to fly on high be+ ca/ into ! fire4 ,& ^! may be us$ div]sly 9 ,*yrurg]y1 9 plai/]s & ungu5ts2 = !y dry1 & a/r+ pot5tly1 especially ^? t are made ( lapis calam9>is4 ,nei!r are !y to be slight$ t are made ( ! gold51 & silv] m>casite4 ,^? t are made ( ars5ic auripigm5tum1 are poyson\s1 b are useful = ,pa9t]s4 ,ars5ic auripigm5tum be+ calc9$ ) nitre1 & !n sublim$1 yield ,fl[]s t are safely to be tak5 inw>dly1 expell+ all poysons by sweat & /ool3 ,= !y are correct$ two wayes1 viz4 fir/ by ! nitre1 secondly by ! fire 9 ! sublim+3 !y are n !re=e to be fe>$1 because t ,arsnick 0 poyson\s be=e ! prep>ation !re(4 ,= by h[ mu* ! great] poyson x 0 be=e prep>ation1 s mu* ! great] m$ic9e aft]w>ds4 ,! ,fl[]s ( sulphur are taught 9 ! ,second ,"p1 al?\gh !y may also be made by ?is furnace1 viz4 ! natures & prop]ties !re( be+ kn[n by an exp]t ,arti/1 or o!rwise x is burnt4 ,s also /ones be+ prep>$ are br\ght into ,fl[]s1 & _m o!r ?+s1 ( :i* we ne$ n say any ?+1 only let him t please? make tryal !re(4 ,& n[ ,i suppose ,i h made pla91 & %ew$ y cle>ly h[ di/illation is to be made 9 ?is our fir/ furnace2 :]e=e ,i w n[ end4 ,he !re=e t und]/&s & kn[s ! fabrick ( ! furnace 7:i* he may und]/& by ! del9eation !re(7 & ! use !re(1 w n d5y b t ,i h done a good "w1 & w n disapprove ( my lab\r4 ,& ?is is ! be/ way ( di/ill+1 & sublim+ incombu/ible ?+s4 ,9 ! ,second ,"p y %all f9d ano!r furnace 9 :i* are di/ill$ combu/ible ?+s1 z also mo/ subtil spirits1 c4 ,! fir/ furnace s]ves also = o!r uses1 z ! sep>ation ( metals2 ( ! pure f ! impure2 = ! mak+ ( ! c5tral salt1 & ( ! humidum radicale ( !m all4 ,b because x _c be done aft] ! a=esaid way1 by :i* ?+s are ca/ into ! fire to get _! fl[]s1 & spirits1 b aft] a c]ta9 secret ,philosophical mann]1 by ! p[] ( a c]ta9 secret fire1 hi!rto conceal$ by ! ,philosoph]s 7nei!r %all ,i pro/rate t secret be=e all72 ,x is suffici5t t ,i h giv5 a h9t ( x = fur!r enquiry1 & h %ew$ ! way to o!r ?+s4 ,,f9is4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces3 ,:]e9 is ,describ$ ! ,nature ( ! ,second ,furnace2 by ! help :]e(1 all volatile1 subtle1 & combu/ible ?+s may he di/ill$2 :e!r !y be ,vegetables1 ,animals1 or ,m9]als1 & t aft] an unkn[n & v comp5di\s ,way2 :]eby no?+ is lo/1 b ev5 ! mo/ subtle spirits may be caught & pres]v$1 :i* else )\t ! means ( ?is ,furnace is impossible to be done by ,retorts or o!r ,di/ill+ ,in/rum5ts4 ,( ! ,/ructure ( ! ,second ,furnace4 ,! ,di/ill+ ,vessel mu/ be made ( ,iron1 or good e>?1 su* z c abide 9 ! fire 7:]e( 9 ! fif? ,"p ( ?is ,book x %all be taught7 & y may make x z big or z little z y please1 accord+ z y\r occasion %all require4 ,t ( iron is mo/ fit to be us$ = su* spirits1 z are n v %>p or corrod+1 else !y w\ld corrode ! vessel3 b t ( e>? may be us$ = su* ?+s1 z %ew _! activity ^u ! ,iron1 & d make x to melt1 z sulphur1 ,antimony & ! l2 & !re=e y ought to h two su* vessels1 viz4 "o ( iron1 & "o ( e>?1 to ! end t = bo? sorts ( mat]ials 7corrosive or n corrosive7 y may h prop] vessels1 & fit furnaces = _! di/ill+1 & t !y may n be spoil$ by ?+s contr>y & hurtful to !m4 ,! %ape ( ! vessel is %ew$ by ! =ego+ figure1 viz4 ! l[] "p ( x some:at wid] ?an ! upp] "p1 & twice z high z wide2 at ! top hav+ a holl[ space betwe5 ! two edges or brims1 :]e9to ! edge ( ! lid may close & ent] 9 an in* deep4 ,! lid mu/ h a r+ or h&le1 by :i* x may be tak5 (f & put on aga9 ) a pair ( tongs4 ,! lid mu/ h a deep edge answ]+ to ! holl[ space a=esaid4 ,! l[] "p mu/ h ?ree knobs or %\ld]s !reby to re/ ^u ! wall ( ! furnace2 ! =m :]e( is no o!r1 ?an t ( a common di/ill+ furnace ) a s& ,copple2 z ! figure ( x do? %ew3 b if y w n h ! furnace1 !n x ne$e? no knobs or %\ld]s1 if s be ! di/ill+ vessel be flat at ! bottom1 or else h legs1 = to /& ^u !m3 ,b5ea? ! edge ( ! vessel !re comes =? a sp\t or pipe ( a span 9 l5g?1 & "o or two in*es wide1 & some:at n>r[] be=e ?an beh9d1 ?r\gh :i* ! spirits are convey$ into ! ,receiv]4 99 99 99 99 99 ,see ! f\r? ,figure be=e ! fir/ "p1 :]e9 ! ,lett] ,a4 repres5ts ! ,furnace1 ) ! ,iron di/ill+ ,vessel fa/n$ into x1 :]eunto a ,receiv] is appli$4 ,b4 ,! ,di/ill]1 ) 8 left h& tak+ (f ! lid1 & ) 8 "r h& ca/+ 9 8 prep>$ matt]4 ,c4 ,! ext]nal =m ( ! di/ill+ vessel4 ,d4 ,! int]nal =m ( ! vessel4 ,e4 ,ano!r di/ill+ vessel1 :i* is n fa/n$ to a furnace1 b only /&e? ^u ,coals4 ,! way or mann] to p]=m ! ,di/illation4 ,:5 y int5d to di/il1 !n fir/ make a fire 9 ! ,furnace1 t ! di/ill+ vessel come to be v hot4 ,b if x be n fa/n$ to ! ,furnace1 !n set x ^u a grate1 & lay /ones ab\t x1 & coals betwe51 & s let x gr[ hot1 & lay melt$ lead 9 ! space betwe5 ! two edges or brims1 to ! end1 t ! lid1 :5 x is put on1 may close exactly1 s t no _s c get ?r\gh4 ,?is done1 take a little ( ! matt] y int5d to di/il1 & ca/ x 91 & pres5tly put on ! lid1 & !re w be no o!r passage left b ?r\gh ! pipe1 to :i* !re mu/ be apply$ & lut$ a v big receiv]4 ,z soon z ! species ca/ 9 come to be w>m1 !y let g _! _s1 :i* do? come =? into ! receiv]3 & because !re 0 b little ( ! matt] ca/ 91 x ha? no p[] to =ce ?r\gh ! lute1 or to break ! receiv]1 b mu/ settle x self4 ,?is done1 ca/ 9 a little m ( y\r matt]1 cov] x & let x g till ! _s be settl$3 cont9ue ?is proce$+ s long1 until y h spirits en\gh3 b take he$1 t y ca/ 9 no m at once1 ?an ! receiv] is able to be>1 else x w break4 ,& :5 y\r vessel is full1 ! di/illation n be+ end$1 !n take (f ! lid1 & ) an iron ladle take out ! ,caput ,mortuum2 & s beg9 aga9 to ca/ 91 & /ill b a little at a "t1 & cont9ue ?is z long z y please4 ,?us 9 "o day y may di/il m 9 a small vessel1 ?an o!rways y c\ld d 9 a great retort2 & y ne$ n fe> ! lea/ loss ( ! subtile _s1 nor ! break+ ( ! receiv] by ! abundance ( ! spirits3 & y may cease or leave (f y\r di/ill+1 & beg9 x aga9 :5 y li/3 also ! fire _c be made too /rong1 s t x might cause any hurt or damage2 b by ?is way y may make ! mo/ subtile spirits1 :i* is impossible to be done by any ,retort4 ,b if y w di/il a subtil _s by a ,retort1 z ( ,t>t>1 ,h>ts-horn1 ,sal>moniack1 or ! l1 y _c d x )\t prejudice 7?\gh !re 7 b half a p\nd ( ! matt] 9 x7 ! subtle/ spirits com+ =? ) =ce1 seek to p5etrate ?r\gh ! lute1 if t be n good1 b if t be good1 s t ! spirits _c pass ?r\gh x1 !n !y break ! receiv]1 because x _c possibly hold su* a quantity ( subtle spirits at once4 ,= :5 !y are com+1 !y come s pl5tifully1 & ) su* a =ce1 t ! receiv] _c conta9 !m1 & s ( necessity mu/ flye asund]1 or mu/ pass ?r\gh ! lutum2 ,all :i* is n to be fe>$ "h1 because !re is b a little ca/ 9 at once1 :i* _c yield su* a quantity ( spirits1 z to =ce ! receiv] to break3 ,& :5 !re comes =? no m spirits1 & ! =m] is settl$1 !n m ( ! matt] is to be ca/ 92 & ?is is to be cont9u$ s long1 until y h spirits en\gh4 ,aft]w>d take (f ! receiv]1 & put ! _s into su* a ,glass 7z 9 ! fif? "p ( ?is book1 among/ ! ,manuals1 %all be discov]$7 :]e9 x may be kept safely )\t wa/+ or evaporat+4 ,9 ?is mann] all ?+s1 ,vegetable1 ,animal1 or ,m9]al1 may be di/ill$ 9 ?is ,furnace1 & mu* bett]1 ?an by means ( a ,retort3 especially su* subtile spirits 7z by ! o!r way ( di/ill+ _c be sav$1 b pass ?r\gh ! lutum7 are got by ?is our way2 & !y are mu* bett] ?an ^? heavy oyles1 :i* commonly are tak5 = spirits1 b are none1 be+ only corrosive wat]s4 ,= ! nature & condition ( a _s is to be volatile1 p5etrat+ & subtile1 & su* are n ^? spirits ( salt1 ,vitriol1 ,allome & ,nitre1 :i* are us$ 9 ,apo!c>y %ops1 !y be+ b heavy oyles1 :i* ev5 9 a w>m place d n evaporate or exhale4 ,b a true _s1 fit = ,m$ic9al use1 mu/ rise or asc5d be=e ! phlegm1 & n aft]2 = :atsoev] is heavi] ?an phlegm1 is no volatile _s1 b a heavy _s or 7r call$7 a s[re heavy oyl4 ,& x is se5 by exp]i5ce1 t ! ,apo!c>ies _s ( vitriol w cure no fall+ sickness1 :i* v]tue is ascrib$ to t _s1 & inde$ ju/ly3 = ! true _s ( vitriol p]=me? t cure out ( h&4 ,likewise _! _s ( ,t>t> 7z !y call x7 is no _s1 b only a /9k+ phlegm or v9eg>4 ,! way to make su* true spirits1 ,i w n[ %ew1 because mu* good may be done by !m 9 all mann] ( ,diseases4 ,& ?is way ( di/ill+ s]ve? only = ^? :i* seek aft] good ,m$ic9es3 b o!rs :i* c>e n :e!r _! m$ic9es be well prep>$ or no1 ne$ n take s mu* pa9s z to build su* a furnace1 & to make _! spirits !mselves1 = at any "t !y c buy = a small matt]1 a good quantity ( dead & fruitless spirits at ! common sell]s & ,apo!c>ies4 ,h5ce x is no m>vel1 t n[ adaies s little good is done by ,*ymical m$icam5ts1 :i* ( "r %\ld f> out-/rip all ! ,gal5ical 9 goodness & v]tue4 ,b alas6 x is come to t pass n[1 t a true ,*ymi/1 & hone/ ,son ( ,h]mes1 is =c$ almo/ to blu%1 :5 he he>e? m5 talk ( ,*ymical m$ic9es1 because !y d no su* miracles1 z are ascrib$ unto !m4 ,:i* infamy is occasion'd by none m1 ?an by c>eless ,physicians1 :i* ?\gh !y make use ( ,*ymical m$ic9es1 7because !y w\ld fa9 be e/eem$ to "k m ?an o!rs7 yet !y d take great] c>e = _! kit*51 ?an = ! welf>e ( _! ,pati5ts2 & s buy+ ill-prep>$ ,m$ic9es ( unskilful /ill]s1 & )al us+ !m undiscreetly 7:]eby !y _m times d m hurt ?an good to ! sick7 !y lay su* f\l asp]tions ^u ! noble ,art ( ,*ymi/ry4 ,b an indu/ri\s & accurate ,physician is n a%am$ to make 8 ,m$ic9es himself1 if x be possible1 or at lea/ to h !m made by good & well-ex]cis'd ,arti/s3 :]eupon he may bett] rely1 & get m cr$it1 ?an "o t kn[e? n :]e(1 nor h[ 8 ,m$ic9e :i* he do? adm9i/] to 8 pati5ts is prep>$4 ,b su* wick$ & ignorant m5 w "o day fall %ort ( _! answ] be=e ! ,judgm5t ( ! righte\s ,sam>itan4 ,h[ to make ! ,acid ,oyl & ! volatile _s ( ,vitriol4 ,hi!rto ,i h taught1 h[ to di/il 9 g5]al1 & to get ! subtle spirits4 ,!re rema9e? n[ to describe :at ,manuals or ,prep>ations are fitt+ = e matt] 9 p>ticul>2 & fir/1 ,( ,vitriol4 ,to di/il ,vitriol1 !re ne$s no o!r prep>ation1 b only t x be well view$1 & if !re be any fil? among/ x1 t ! same be c>efully pickt out1 le/ be+ put toge!r ) ! ,vitriol into ! di/ill+ vessel1 ! _s be corrupt$ !reby4 ,b he t w g yet m exactly to "w1 may dissolve x 9 fair wat]1 !n filtrate x1 & !n evaporate ! wat] f x till a sk9 appe> at ! top1 & !n set x 9 a cold place1 & let x %oot aga9 into ,vitriol2 & !n y are sure t no impurity is left 9 x4 ,n[ y\r vessel be+ made r$ hot1 ) an ,iron ladle ca/ 9 "o or two ounces ( y\r ,vitriol at once1 put on ! lid1 & pres5tly ! spirits toge!r ) ! phlegm w come ov] into ! receiv]1 l unto a :ite cl\d or mi/2 :i* be+ vani%$1 & ! spirits p>tly settl$1 c>ry 9 m ,vitriol1 & cont9ue ?is s long1 until y\r vessel be full3 ,!n uncov] y\r vessel1 & ) a pair ( tongs or an iron ladle take out ! ,caput ,mortuum1 & ca/ m 92 & cont9ue ?is proce$+ z long z y please1 /ill empty+ ! vessel :5 x is fill$1 & !n ca/+ 9 m matt]1 & s proce$+ until y conceive t y h got spirits en\gh4 ,!n let ! fire g out1 & let ! furnace cool2 take (f ! receiv]1 & p\r t :i* is come ov] into a retort1 & set ! retort 9 s&1 & by a g5tle fire di/il ! volatile _s f ! heavy oyl2 hav+ fir/ joyn$ to ! retort ! receiv]1 :i* is to receive ! volatile _s1 ) a good lutum1 su* z is able to hold su* subtle spirits1 ! mak+ :]e( %all be taught 9 ! fif? "p ( ?is ,book1 among/ ! ,manuals4 ,all ! volatile _s be+ come ov]1 :i* y may "k by ! fall+ ( bigg] drops1 !n take (f ! receiv]1 & close x v well ) wax1 t ! _s may n make an escape2 !n apply ano!r 7)\t lut+ x7 & s receive ! phlegm by x self1 & !re w rema9 9 ! retort a black & heavy corrosive oyl1 :i* if y please1 y may rectifie1 =c+ x ov] by a /rong fire1 & !n x w be cle>2 if n1 let all cool1 !n take out y\r ,retort toge!r ) ! black oyl1 & p\r ^u x ! volatile _s1 :i* 9 ! rectify+ w5t ov] fir/1 put ! retort into ! s&1 & apply a receiv]1 & give x a v g5tle fire1 & ! volatile _s w come ov] alone1 leav+ its phlegm beh9d ) ! oyl1 :i* by reason ( its dryness do? easily keep x4 ,?us ! _s be+ fre$ f all phlegm1 is become z /rong z a me] fire1 & yet n corrosive4 ,& if ?is _s be n rectifi$ f its own oyl1 x w n rema9 good1 b !re do? precipitate a r$ p[d] aft] x ha? /ood = "s space ( "t1 & ! _s lose? all its v]tue1 insomu* t x is n to be disc]n$ f ord9>y wat]1 :i* do? n happ5 :5 x is rectifi$4 ,! reason ( ?is precipitation is no o!r ?an ! weakness ( ! _s1 :i* is accompani$ ) too mu* wat]1 & !re=e n /rong en\gh = to keep its sulphur1 b mu/ let x fall3 b aft] x is rectifi$ by its own oyl1 x c keep its sulphur well en\gh1 because !n x is fre$ f its sup]flu\s moi/ure4 ,h[ev] ! r$ p[d] is n to be ?r[n away1 b ought to be kept c>efully2 because x is ( no less v]tue ?an ! _s x self4 ,& x is no?+ else b a ,volatile sulphur ( ,vitriol4 ,x ha? wond]ful v]tues1 "s ( :i* %all be relat$4 ,! ,use & ,dose ( ! ,n>cotick sulphur ( ,vitriol4 ,( ?is sulphur #a1 #b1 #c1 #d4 or m gra9s 7accord+ to ! condition ( ! pati5t7 giv5 at once mitigates all pa9s1 cause? quiet sleep2 n aft] ! mann] ( ,opium1 ,h5bane1 & o!r ! l m$ic9es1 :i* by /upify+ & b5umb+ cause sleep1 b x p]=me? its op]ation v g5tly & safely1 )\t any dang] at all1 & great ,diseases may be cur$ by ! help !re(4 ,p>acelsus held x 9 high e/eem1 z y may see1 :]e he do? write ( ,sulphur embryonatum4 ,( ! ,use & ,v]tue ( ! volatile _s ( ,vitriol4 ,?is sulphur\s ,volatile _s ( ,vitriol1 is ( a v subtle & p5etrat+ quality1 & ( a wond]ful op]ation2 = "s drops !re( be+ tak5 & sweat$ ^u1 do? p5etrate ! :ole body1 op5e? all ob/ructions1 consume? ^? ?+s t are amiss 9 ! body1 ev5 z fire4 ,x is an excell5t m$ic9e 9 ! ,fall+ sickness1 9 t k9d ( madness or rage :i* is call$ ,mania1 9 ! ,convulsion ( ! ,"m1 call$ ,suffocatio ,matricis1 9 ! ,scurvy2 9 t o!r k9d ( madness :i* is call$ ,melan*olia ,hypo*ondriaca2 & o!r ,diseases proce$+ f ,ob/ructions & ,corruption ( ! ,blood3 ,x is also good 9 ! ,plague1 & all o!r ,feav]s3 m+l$ ) _s ( w9e1 & daily us$1 x do? wond]s 9 all ext]nal accid5ts3 ,also 9 ! ,apoplexy1 %r9k+ & o!r diseases ( ! ,n]ves1 ! di/ress$ limb rubb$ !re)1 x do? p5etrate to ! v m>r[ 9 ! bones2 x do? w>m & refre% ! cold s9ews1 gr[n /iff3 ,9 ! ,*olick1 besides ! int]nal use1 a little !re( 9 a cly/] apply$1 is a pres5t help3 ,ext]nally us$ 9 ! ,g\t1 by ano9t+ ! places !re)1 asswage? ! ,pa9s1 & take? away all tum\rs & inflammations3 ,x do? heal scabs1 tett]s & r+-worms1 above all o!r m$ic9es2 x cure? new w\nds & old sores1 z ,fi/ulaes1 ,canc]s1 ,wolves1 & :at "n soev] else !y may h3 ,x ext+ui%e? all inflammations1 scald+s1 ! ,gangr5e1 dissipate? & consume? ! knobs & excresc5cies ( ! sk94 ,9 a ^w1 ?is _s1 :i* ! wise m5 ( old call$ ,sulphur ,philosophorum1 do? act univ]sally 9 all diseases1 & its v]tue _c suffici5tly be prais$ & express$3 ,& x is mu* to be admir$1 t s excell5t a ,m$ic9e is no :]e to be f\nd4 ,if x be m+l$ ) ,spr+ wat]1 x do? make x pleasantly s[ri%1 & 9 ta/e & v]tue l unto ! natural s[re wat] ( wells4 ,also by ?is _s1 _m diseases may be cur$ at home2 s t y ne$ n g to ba!s af> (f1 = to be rid ( !m4 ,"h ,i c\ld set d[n a way1 h[ su* a _s may be got 9 great abundance = ! use ( ba?+1 )\t di/illation1 :]eby miracul\s ?+s may be done1 b by reason ( ! ungratefulness ( m51 x %all be res]v$ = ano!r "t4 ,( ! v]tue & use ( ! corrosive oyl ( ,vitriol4 ,?is oyl is n mu* us$ 9 ,physick1 al?\gh x be f\nd almo/ 9 e ,apo!c>ies %op1 :i* !y use = to give a s[ri% ta/ to _! syrups & cons]ves4 ,m+l$ ) spr+ wat] & giv5 9 hot diseases1 x w ext+ui% ! unnatural ?ir/1 & cool ! int]nal p>ts ( ! body4 ,ext]nally x cleanse? all unclean sores1 apply$ ) a fea!r2 x sep>ate? ! bad f ! good1 & laye? a good f\ndation = ! cure4 ,also if x be rectifi$ fir/1 "s metals may be dissolv$ ) x & r$uc$ into _! ,vitriols1 especially ,m>s & ,v5us2 b ?is is to be done by add+ common wat] !reunto1 else x w h>dly lay hold on !m4 ,! way ( do+ x is ?us4 ,h[ to make ! ,vitriol ( ,m>s & ,v5us4 ,take ( y\r heavy oyl1 j z x came ov]1 viz4 toge!r ) its phlegm 7b t ! ,volatile _s be drawn (f f x fir/7 z mu* z y please1 put x into a glass body toge!r ) plates ( copp] or iron1 set x 9 w>m s&1 & let x boyl until t ! oyl w dissolve no m ( ! metal1 !n p[] (f ! liquor1 filtre x ?r\gh br[n pap]1 & put x into a l[ g\rd glass1 & set x 9 s&1 & let ! phlegm evaporate until !re appe> a sk9 at ! top1 !n let ! fire g out1 & ! glass gr[ cool2 !n set x 9 a cold place1 & )9 "s days !re1 w %oot fair ,cry/als2 if ( ,iron1 gre5i%2 if ( ,copp]1 !n some?+ blewi%2 take !m out & dry !m ^u filt]+ pap]1 ! rema9+ liquor1 :i* did n %oot into ,vitriol1 evaporate aga9 9 s&1 & !n let x %oot z be=e2 cont9ue ?is proce$+1 until all ! solution 7or filtr$ liquor7 be turn$ to ,vitriol4 ,?is ,vitriol is bett] & pur] ?an ! common2 = x yielde? a bett] ,volatile _s1 & = t reason ,i did set d[n ! way h[ to make x4 ,!re may also be made a good ,vitriol ( bo? ^! metals by ! means ( ord9>y yell[ brim/one2 b because ! mak+ ( x is m t$i\s1 ?an ( ?is "h set d[n1 ,i ?9k x ne$less to describe its prep>ation 9 ?is place4 ,! way to make a fair blew ,vitriol out ( ,luna 7t is1 silv]47 ,dissolve ! %av+s or fil+s ( silv] ) rectifi$ oyl ( ,vitriol1 add+ wat] !reunto1 b n s mu* z to ,iron & ,copp]3 ,or else1 :i* is bett]1 dissolve calc9$ silv]1 :i* ha? be5 precipitat$ out ( ,aqua =tis ei!r ) ,copp] or salt wat]2 ! solution be+ end$ p\r x (f & filtre x1 & drop into x ( ,_s ( ur9 or ,sal armoniac1 z long z x do? hiss1 & almo/ all ! silv] w precipitate aga9 out ( ! oyl1 & s !re w fall a :ite p[d] to ! bottom2 ,?is precipitat$ silv] toge!r ) ! liquor p\r into a phiall-glass1 set x to boyl 9 s& = tw5ty f\r h\rs1 & ! liquor w dissolve aga9 almo/ all ! precipitat$ silv]-calx & become blew !reby4 ,!n p\r (f ! solution 7or liquor7 & filtre x ?r\gh br[n pap]1 & ab/ract ! moi/ure till a sk9 arise at ! top2 !n 9 a cold place let x %oot to ,vitriol4 ,) ! rema9+ liquor proce$ fur!r1 z above 9 ! prep>ation ( ! ,vitriol ( ,iron & ,copp] ha? be5 taught4 ,by ?is way y w get an excell5t ,vitriol out ( silv]1 :i* f #d1 #e1 #f1 to #aj4 gra9s us$ only ( x self1 w be a good purge1 especially 9 diseases ( ! bra94 ,if y h a good quantity ( x1 t y may di/ill a _s !re(1 y w get n only an acid 7or s[re7 b also a volatile _s1 :i* 9 ! infirmities ( ! bra9 is mo/ excell5t2 t :i* 9 ! di/ill+ rema9s beh9d1 may be r$uc$ aga9 into a body1 s t y lose no?+ ( ! silv]1 save onely t :i* is turn$ into _s4 ,moreov]1 ! acid 7or s[re7 oyl ( common ,vitriol1 do? precipitate all metals & /ones ( bea/s or fi%es2 also pe>ls & corals1 !y be+ fir/ dissolv$ 9 _s ( salt or ( ,nitre1 & make? fair light p[d]s ( !m 7:i* by ! ,apo!c>ies are call$ ,magi/]ies7 mu* fair] ?an by precipitation ) salt ( ,t>t> is done1 especially ( corals & pe>ls1 su* a fair gli/]+ & delicate p[d] is made2 & likewise also ( "m ( pe>l1 & o!r %els ( snailes1 t x give? z fair a gloss to !m1 z ! faire/ ori5tal pe>ls h2 :i* way ha? n be5 made common hi!rto1 b be+ kn[n only to few1 ha? be5 kept v secret by !m1 z a s+ul> ,art4 ,su* ,magi/]ies commonly 7 precipitat$ out ( v9eg> only by salt ( ,t>t>1 :i* = lightness1 :it5ess & fair gloss are n comp>able at all to ours3 ,b if in/ead ( ! oyl ( ,vitriol y take oyl ( sulphur1 !n ^! p[d]s w be fair] ?an :5 !y are done by ! oyl ( ,vitriol1 9 s mu*1 t !y may be us$ = pa9t+ = a black sk94 ,hav+ made m5tion ( ,magi/]ies1 ,i _c =be> to discov] ! great abuse & error1 :i* is committ$ 9 ! prep>+ ( !m4 ,p>acelsus 9 8 ,ar*idoxes tea*e? to make ,magi/]ies1 :i* he calle? extract$ ,magi/]ies3 b "s ( 8 disciples tea* to make precipitat$ ,magi/]ies :i* are diff]5t f ! =m]4 ,p>acelsus is clean ( ano!r op9ion 9 ! prep>+ ( 8 ,magi/]ies1 ?an o!rs 9 ! mak+ ( !irs3 d\btless ,p>acelsus 8 ,magi/]ies 7 good cordial liv+ m$ic9es1 :]eas ! o!r are b dead c>kases1 & al?\gh !y be nev] s fair1 :ite & gli/]+1 yet 9 effect !y prove b a gross e>?y sub/ance1 de/itute ( v]tue4 ,i d n d5y1 b t good m$ic9es may be extract$ out ( pe>ls & corals1 = ,i my self also d describe ! prep>ations ( "s ( !m2 b n at all aft] su* a way z !irs is4 ,= :at good or exalt+ c be expect$ by su* a prep>ation1 :]e a /ony matt] is dissolv$ 9 corrosive wat]s1 & !n precipitat$ into /one aga98 ,c its v]tue be increas$ !reby8 surely no1 b r x is dim9i%$1 & made mu* ! worse !reby4 ,= x is well kn[n1 t ! corrosive spirits 7no less ?an fire7 d burn "s c]ta9 ?+s2 = n all ?+s are made bett] by fire or corrosives1 b mo/ ( !m are absolutely spoyl$ by !m4 ,"s p]*ance w say1 t su* prep>ations ( ,magi/]ies are onely = to be r$uc$ into a f9] p[d]1 t s mu* ! soon] !y may p]=m _! op]ation4 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t pe>ls1 corals1 & o!r ?+s ( ! l nature1 if !y be once dissolv$ by corrosive wat]s1 & !n precipitat$ & edulcorat$1 nev] or h>dly c be dissolv$ aga9 by acid spirits4 ,:5ce x is evid5t t by su* prep>ations !y are n op5$ or made bett]1 b r clos$ or made worse4 ,& we see also by daily exp]i5ce t ^? ,magi/]ies d n ^? effects1 :i* are ascrib$ unto !m4 ,by :i* x appe>e? cle>ly1 t to ! ,ar*eus ( ! /oma* !y are mu* less grateful ?an ! crude unprep>$ corals & pe>ls2 ^: t5d] ess5ce be+ n burnt up by corrosives1 d (t5times produce good effects4 ,= our ,ance/ors h ascrib$ unto corals & pe>ls1 t !y purifie ! impure & corrupt blood 9 ! :ole body1 t !y expel ,melan*olly & sadness1 com=t+ ! he>t ( man1 & mak+ x m]ry1 :i* also !y effectually p]=m3 :]eas ! ,magi/]ies d n4 ,& ?is is ! reason1 :y unprep>$ corals1 pe>ls & /ones ( fi%es h m effect1 ?an ! burnt ,magi/]ies4 ,= x is manife/ & well kn[n1 t ! abovesaid diseases = ! mo/ "p d proce$ f ob/ructions ( ! sple51 :i* ob/ructions are no?+ else1 b a t>t>\s juice or a s[re flegme :i* ha? possess$ & fill$ up ! entrals1 & coagulat$ x self )9 !m4 ,by :i* ob/ruction n only head-a*1 gidd9ess1 pant+ ( ! he>t1 trembl+ ( ! limbs1 a spontane\s lassitude1 vomits1 unnatural hung]2 also1 loa?+ ( victuals2 !n cold1 !n hot flu%+ fits1 & _m m /range symptomes are caus$2 b also a mo/ hurtful rott5ness & corruption is introduc$ into ! :ole mass ( blood1 f :5ce ! leprosie1 scurvey1 & o!r loa?some or abom9able scabs d spr+4 ,( :i* evil ! onely cause 7z ha? be5 said7 is a crude acid ,t>t>1 f :i* s _m great diseases d rise4 ,?is to be s may easily be prov$2 = x is notori\s1 t melan*olick folks1 hypocondriaques1 & o!rs d (t5 ca/ up a great quantity ( acid humor1 :i* is s %>pe t no v9eg> is comp>able to x1 & do? set _! tee? on su* an edge1 z if !y _h eat5 unripe fruit4 ,:at rem$y n[8 take away ! cause & ! disease is tak5 away4 ,if y c\ld take away ! peccant matt] by purg+s1 x w\ld be well1 b x rema9e? ob/9ate & w n yield to !m4 ,by vomit x may be dim9i%$ 9 "s measure4 ,b because t n e "o c abide vomit+1 x is !re=e no wisdome to turn evil into worse4 ,%all !n ?is t>t> be kill$ & de/roy$ by contr>ies1 :i* inde$ 9 "s sort may be effect$2 z :5 y use vegetables or animals1 ^: v]tue consi/e? 9 a volatile salt3 su* are all species or sorts ( cresses1 ,mu/>d-se$1 horse-radi%1 scurvy grass1 also ! _s ( ,t>t>1 ( ,h>ts-horn1 & ( ur9e & ! l1 :i* by reason ( _! p5etrat+ faculty pass ?r\gh all ! body1 f9d+ out ! ,t>t> !re(1 de/roy+ ! same1 z be+ contr>y unto x2 & 9 ?is combat two contr>y natures is k9dl$1 a great burn+ heat1 :]eby ! :ole body is ?r\ghly heat$ & br\ght to sweat+2 & :5soev] by ^! contr>ies a sweat+ is caus$1 !re is always mortifi$ "s ( ?is hurtful ,t>t>4 ,b because t ( t acid humor b a little at a "t c be mortifi$ & edulcorat$ by contr>y volatile spirits1 & t !re=e x w\ld be requir$ to use !m (t51 = to kill & expell all ! ,t>t>2 & because also 7z ha? be5 m5tion$ be=e7 a /rong sweat always is caus$ by e su* op]ation1 :]eby ! natural spirits are mu* weak5$1 s t ! pati5t w\ld n be able to hold out long !reby1 b by tak+ away ( "o evil1 ano!r & great] "o w\ld be occasion$4 ,& !re=e su* ?+s mu/ be (f]$ to t hungry acid hum\r1 by :i* ! corrosive nature !re(1 may be mortifi$ & gr[ sweet1 ) t proviso nev]!less1 t ^? ?+s be su* z are n contr>y or hurtful to ! nature ( man1 b grateful & fri5dly1 z are corals1 pe>ls & crabs eyes1 c4 ,= among/ all /ones none are m easily to be dissolv$ ?an ,pe>ls1 ,corals1 ,crabbs-eyes1 & o!r /ones ( fi%es4 ,b ! tru? ( ?is1 viz4 t e corrosive is kill$ by fe$+ ^u pe>ls & corals1 & !reby c be made sweet2 & besides1 h[ a s[re coagulat$ ,t>t>1 by ! help ( corals or pe>ls may be r$uc$ to a sweet liquor 7a pleasant & acceptable m$ic9e to ! nature ( man7 :i* nev] c be coagulat$ aga9 by any means1 %all be aft]w>ds prov$ & taught :5 ,i %all come to treat ( ,t>t>4 ,n[ 9 t>t>e\s coagulations & ob/ructions ( ! int]nals proce$+ f ! pr$om9ancy ( an acid humor !re is no bett] rem$y1 ?an to give ! pati5t e morn+ fa/+ f ss4 to i4 7m or less1 accord+ to ! condition ( ! pati5t7 ( r$ corals & pe>ls made into p[d]1 & to let him fa/ two or ?ree h\rs ^u x1 & s to cont9ue daily until y see am5dm5t3 ,by ?is means ! hurtful acid humor is mortifi$1 & dulcifi$ by ! corals & pe>ls1 s t aft]w>ds x may be ov]come by nature1 :]eby ! ob/ructions are remov$1 & ! body fre$ f ! disease4 ,?is my op9ion ( ! abuse ( ,magi/]ies & ! good use ( ,corals ,i c\ld n conceal1 al?\gh ,i d "k = c]ta91 t x w take b ) few1 9 reg>d t x w seem v /range to mo/4 ,h[ev]1 happily !re may be "s yet1 t w n be unwill+ to se>* into ! tru?1 & to consid] fur!r ( x1 & at la/ w f9d ?is n to be s /range1 z x seem$ to !m at ! fir/3 b he t _c believe or compreh5d x1 may keep to 8 ,magi/]ies4 ,& if x seem s /range unto any1 t corals or pe>ls made into p[d] %all be concoct$ 9 ! /oma*1 & s put =? _! v]tue1 :at w y say !n1 if ,i d prove1 t ev5 :ole pe>ls1 crabs eyes1 & corals be+ swall[$1 are totally consum$ by ! ,melan*oly humor1 s t no?+ come? =? aga9 among ! excrem5ts8 & :i* is m1 ev5 ! l may be said ( h>d & ,compact metals1 z ,iron1 & ,speauc] or ,z9ck3 ,b ?is mu/ be und]/ood only ( ^? t are ( a ,melan*olick con/itution b n s 9 o!rs1 viz41 ^? t are ( a sangu9e1 & ^? t are ( a phlegmatick con/itution1 to :om su* l ?+s are seldom prescrib$4 ,= ,i h se5 _m times1 t aga9/ ob/ructions1 to /rong bodies !re ha? be5 giv5 at once f ss4 to i4 ( ! %av+s or fil+s ( ,iron1 & !y f\nd mu* good by x1 yea m help !n by o!r co/ly m$ic9es ( ! ,apo!c>ies1 :]e( !y _h us$ _m be=e1 b to no purpose1 by reason :]e( _! excrem5ts came f !m black1 j z x use? to fall out ) ^? t make use ( m$ic9al s[re wat]s1 :i* run ?r\gh iron m9es1 & !reby borr[ a spiritual m9]al v]tue4 ,n[ if ^? fil+s ( iron _h n be5 consum$ 9 ! /oma*1 h[ come x t ! excrem5ts are turn$ black8 s !n x is suffici5tly prov$1 t ev5 a h>d unprep>$ metal c be consum$ 9 ! /oma*3 & if s1 :y n z well s(t pe>ls & corals8 ,:i* is also to be se5 by *ildr51 t are tr\bl$ ) worms1 if !re be giv5 unto !m #d1 #f1 #h4 to #ab4 or #af4 gra9s ( ! f9e/ fil+s ( /eel or iron1 t all ! worms 9 ! body are kill$ !reby1 _! /oma* & guts sc[r$ v clean1 & _! /ools also turn$ black4 ,b ?is mu/ be obs]v$ by *ildr51 :5 ! worms are kill$1 & yet rema9 9 ! guts 7because t ! iron 9 a smal quantity is n /rong en\gh = to expel !m1 b only make ! body soluble7 t a purge mu/ be us$ aft]1 = to c>ry !m out2 = else if !y d rema9 !re1 o!rs w gr[ out ( _! sub/ance4 ,b to ^? t are m 9 ye>s1 y may give ! ,dose s mu* ! /rong]1 z f i4 to i4 t ! worms also may be c>ry$ out1 !y be+ bett] able to endure x ?an little *ildr51 & al?\gh sometimes a vomit do? come1 yet x do? no hurt1 b !y w be b s mu* ! heal?i] aft]w>d4 ,& ?us ,iron may be us$1 n only aga9/ worms1 b also aga9/ all /oma*-agues1 head-a*1 & ob/ructions ( ! :ole body1 )\t any dang] & v successfully1 z a grateful or v acceptable m$ic9e to ,nature2 = aft] a p[]ful magnetical way x do? attract all ! ill humors 9 ! body1 & c>rie? !m =? along ) x4 ,( ^: wond]ful v]tue & nature1 !re is spok5 m at l>ge 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,sympa?y & ,antipa?y ( ?+s4 ,:i* "s ,physitians p]ceiv+ & suppos+ by ,art to make x bett]1 !y spoil$ x1 & made x void ( all v]tue3 = !y tak+ a piece ( /eel1 made x r$-hot1 & held x aga9/ a piece ( common ,sulphur1 :]eby ! /eel grew subtle1 s !y did let x drop into a vessel fill$ ) wat]2 !n !y took x out1 & dry$ x1 & made x into p[d]1 & us$ x aga9/ ob/ructions1 b to no effect almo/2 = ! ,iron 0 s alt]$ by ! sulphur1 & r$uc$ to an insoluble sub/ance 7:i* ought n to h be5 s7 t x c\ld p]=m no consid]able op]ation3 ,b if !y _h made ! /eel m soluble 7:]eas !y made x m insoluble7 ?an x 0 ( x self be=e1 !n !y _h done a good "w3 = he t kn[e? sulphur1 do? "k well en\gh1 t by no ,aqua=tis or ,aqua ,regis x c be dissolv$2 & h[ c\ld x !n be consum$ by an animal humor8 ,hi!rto x ha? be5 prov$ suffici5tly1 t 9 "s m51 especially 9 ^? t are ( a ,melan*olick con/itution !re is an acid humor1 :i* c suffici5tly dissolve all easily soluble metals & /ones3 & t !re=e x is ne$less to torture1 & dissolve pe>ls1 corals & ! l ) corrosive wat]s be=e !y be adm9i/r$ to pati5ts3 b t ! ,ar*eus ( ! /oma* is /rong en\gh by ! help ( ! said humors to consume ^? easily soluble ?+s1 & to accept ( t :i* s]ve? 8 turn1 & to reject ! re/4 ,b x is n my int5t "h1 t ?is %\ld be und]/ood ( all metals & /ones2 = ,i "k well1 t o!r metals & /ones 7"s except$7 be=e !y are duly prep>$1 are n fit = ,physick1 b mu/ be fitt$ fir/1 be=e !y be adm9i/r$ or giv5 unto pati5ts4 ,= ?is relation ,i made only = to %ew1 h[ sometimes good ?+s 7?\gh ) int5t to make !m bett]7 are made worse1 & spoil$ by ^? t d n make an exact se>* into nature & h] p[]4 ,i hope ?is my admonition w n be tak5 ill1 because my aim 0 n va9-glory1 b only ! good ( my neighb\r4 ,n[ let u return aga9 to ,vitriol4 ,( ! sweet oyl ( ,vitriol4 ,! ,anci5ts make m5tion ( a sweet & gre5 oyl ( ,vitriol1 :i* do? cure ! fall+ sickness1 kille? worms1 & ha? o!r good qualities & v]tues besides3 & t ! ,oyl is to be di/ill$ p] desc5sum4 ,to atta9 unto ?is oyl ! lat] ,physitians took great pa9es1 b all 9 va93 because !y did n und]/& at all ! ,anci5ts ab\t ! prep>+ ( ?is oyl1 b ?\ght to get x by ! =ce ( fire1 & s us+ viol5t di/illation1 !y got no sweet oyl1 b su* z 0 v s[re & corrosive1 :i* 9 ta/e1 efficacy & v]tue1 0 n comp>able at all to ! =m]4 ,h[ev] !y ascrib$ unto x 7?\gh falsely7 ! same v]tues1 :i* ! anci5ts 7accord+ to tru?7 did unto !irs4 ,b daily exp]i5ce %ewe?1 t ! oyl ( vitriol z x is f\nd ord9>ily1 cure? no fall+ sickness1 nor kille? worms1 :]eas ?is ,philosophical do? x v quickly4 ,:5ce x appe>e?1 t ! o!r is no?+ l unto ! true m$ic9al oyl ( vitriol1 nei!r is x to be comp>$ to x4 ,i mu/ confess inde$1 t p] desc5sum out ( common vitriol1 by ! =ce ( ! fire1 !re may be got a gre5i% oyl1 :i* yet is n bett] ?an ! o!r1 because x prove? z %>p 9 ta/1 & ( z corrod+ a quality1 z if x _h be5 di/ill$ ?r\gh a ,retort4 ,^? t f\nd out ?is oyl1 z ,p>acelsus1 ,basilius1 & "s few o!rs1 did always highly e/eem x1 & c\nt$ x "o ( ! f\r ma9 pill>s ( ,physick4 ,& ,p>acelsus sai? expresly 9 8 writ+s1 t its viridity or gre5ness mu/ n be tak5 away or m>r$ 7:i* inde$ a v little heat c d7 by ! fire1 = 7sai? he7 if x be depriv$ ( its gre5ness1 x is depriv$ also ( its efficacy & pleasant ess5ce4 ,:5ce x may be p]ceiv$ suffici5tly1 t ?is sweet gre5 oyl is n to be made by ! =ce ( ! fire z hi!rto by _m ha? be5 attempt$1 b 9 va94 ,& x is v probable1 t ! anci5ts1 :i* did s highly praise ! oyl ( vitriol1 happily knew no?+ ( ?is way ( di/ill+1 :i* is us$ by u n[ a days3 = !y only simply foll[$ ,nature1 & _h n s _m subtle & curi\s inv5tions & ways ( di/ill+4 ,b h[ev] x is c]ta91 t su* a sweet & gre5 oyl _c be made ( vitriol by ! =ce ( ! fire1 b r mu/ be done by purification1 aft] a s+ul> way2 = ! ,anci5ts _m times und]/ood purification = di/illation3 z x is evid5t1 :5 !y say1 di/ill ?r\gh a filtre1 or ?r\gh filtr+ pap]3 :i* by u is n acc\nt$ = di/illation1 b by !m x 04 ,h[ev]1 ?is is true & v sure1 t a great ,treasure ( heal? 7or = ! heal? ( man7 lye? hidd5 9 ,vitriol3 yet n 9 ! common1 z x is sold e :]e1 & :i* ha? endur$ ! heat ( ! fire already2 b 9 ! ,o>e z x is f\nd 9 ! e>?1 or its m9e4 ,= z soon z x come? to ! day light1 x may be depriv$ by ! heat ( ! ,sun ( its subtle & p5etrat+ _s1 & s made void ( v]tue2 :i* _s1 if by ,art x be got f !nce1 smelle? sweet] !n musk & amb]1 :i* is mu* to be admir$1 t 9 su* a despicable m9]al & gross sub/ance 7z x is deem$ to be by ! ignorant7 su* a royal m$ic9e is to be f\nd4 ,n[ ?is prep>ation do? n belong to ?is place1 because we treat "h only ( spirits1 :i* by ! =ce ( fire are driv5 ov]4 ,likewise also1 !re do? n belong hi!r ! prep>ation ( ! gre5 oyl1 because x is made )\t ! help ( fire4 ,b 9 reg>d1 t m5tion ha? be5 made ( x "h1 ,i w 7?\gh ,i kept x always v secret7 publi% x = ! b5efit ( poor pati5ts1 hop+ t x w d mu* good to _m a sick man4 ,= if x be well prep>$1 x do? n only cure p]fectly e ,epilepsie or ,convulsion 9 "y & old2 & likewise readily & )\t fail kille? all worms )9 & )\t ! body1 z ! ,anci5ts ) tru? ascrib$ unto x2 b also _m ,*ronical diseases & su* z are held incurable1 may be happily ov]come & expell$ !reby1 z ! plague1 pleuresie1 all sorts ( feav]s & agues1 :at ev] !y be call$1 head-a*1 collick1 ris+ ( ! "m2 also all ob/ructions 9 ! body1 especially ( ! sple5 & liv]1 f :5ce ,melan*olia ,hypo*ondriaca1 ! scurvy1 & _m o!r intol]able diseases d arise3 ,also ! blood 9 ! :ole body is by ! means !re( am5d$ & r5ew$1 s t ! ,pox1 ,leprosie1 & o!r l diseases proce$+ f ! infection ( ! blood are easily cur$ !reby3 ,also x heale? safely & admirably all op5 sores & /9k+ ulc]s turn$ to fi/ula's 9 ! :ole body1 & f :at cause s ev] !y did proce$1 if !y be anoynt$ !re)1 & ! same also be inw>dly us$ besides4 ,su* & o!r diseases m 7:i* x is ne$less "h to relate7 may be cur$ successfully ) ?is sweet oyl2 especially1 if )\t ! loss ( its sweetness x be br\ght to a r$ col\r2 = !n x w d m !n a man d>e write ( x1 & x may /& v well = a ,panacea 9 all diseases4 ,! prep>ation ( ! sweet oyl ( ,vitriol4 ,commonly 9 all fat soyles or clayie gr\nds1 especially 9 ! :ite1 !re is f\nd a k9de ( /ones1 r\nd or oval 9 =m1 & 9 bigness l unto a pigeons or h5s-egg1 & small] also1 viz4 z ! joynt ( ones f+]1 on ! outside black1 & !re=e n e/eem$ :5 x is f\nd1 b ca/ away z a contemptible /one4 ,:i* if x be cleans$ f ! e>?1 & beat5 to pieces1 looks )9 ( a fair1 yell[ & 9 /reaks1 l a gold ,m>casite1 or a ri* gold ,o>e1 b !re is no o!r ta/e to be p]ceiv$ 9 x1 !n 9 ano!r ord9>y /one2 & al?\gh x be made into p[d]1 & boyl$ a long "t 9 wat]1 yet x do? n alt] at all1 nor is !re 9 ! wat] any o!r ta/e or col\r1 ?an t :i* x _h fir/ 7:5 x 0 p\r$ ^u ! /one7 to be p]ceiv$4 ,n[ ?is /one is no?+ else1 b ! be/ & pure/ ,m9]a 7or ,o>e7 ( ,vitriol1 or a se$ ( ,metals2 = ,nature ha? fram$ x r\nd1 l unto a vegetable se$1 & s[$ x into ! e>?1 out ( :i* !re may be made an excell5t m$ic9e1 z foll[e?4 ,take ?is ,o>e or ,m9]a beat5 into pieces1 & = "s space ( "t1 lay or expose x to ! cool air1 & )9 tw5ty or ?irty days x w magnetically attract a c]ta9 salti% moy/ure out ( ! air1 & gr[ heavy by x1 & at la/ x falle? asund] to a black p[d]1 :i* mu/ rema9 fur!r ly+ !re /ill1 until x gr[ :iti%1 & t x d ta/e sweet ^u ! tongue l vitriol4 ,aft]w>d put x 9 a glass-vessel1 & p\r on s mu* fair ra9 wat]1 z t x cov] x "o or two in*es2 /ir x ab\t sev]al times 9 a day1 & aft] a few days ! wat] w be col\r$ gre51 :i* y mu/ p[re (f1 & p[re on m fair wat]1 & proce$ z be=e1 /irr+ x (t5 until t also come to be gre53 ?is mu/ be repeat$ s (t51 until no wat] m w be col\r$ by /&+ ^u x4 ,!n let all ! gre5 wat]s :i* y p\r$ (f1 run ?r\gh filtr+ pap]1 = to purifie !m2 & !n 9 a glass-body cut (f %ort let !m evaporate till a sk9 appe> at ! top3 !n set x 9 a cold place1 & !re w %oot little gre5 /ones1 :i* are no?+ else b a pure vitriol3 ! rema9+ gre5 wat] evaporate aga91 & let x %oote z be=e3 & ?is evaporat+ & ,cry/allis+ mu/ be cont9u$ until no vitriol m w %oote1 b 9 w>m & cold places !re rema9 /ill a deep gre5 pleasant sweet liquor or juyce3 :i* is ! true sweet & gre5 oyl ( ,vitriol1 & ha? all ! v]tues above relat$4 ,b n[ ?is gre5 oyl fur!r )\t fire may at la/ 7aft] ! prep>+ ( _m fair col\rs betwe57 be r$uc$ to a blood r$1 sweet & pleasant oyl1 :i* goe? f> beyond ! gre5 bo? 9 pleasantness & v]tue1 & is 9 comp>ison to x l a ripe grape to an unripe3 ,h]e( happily %all be spok5 at ano!r "t1 because occasion & "t w n p]mit me n[ to proce$ fur!r 9 x4 ,& !re=e ! ,philo-,*ymical ,read] is desir$ = ! pres5t to be cont5t$ ) ! gre5 oyl1 to prep>e x c>efully1 & to use x ) discretion2 & d\btless he w get m cr$it by x1 & d m wond]ful ?+s !n hi!rto ha? be5 done by ! heavy corrosive oyl4 ,! use & ,dose ( ! sweet oyl ( ,vitriol4 ,( ?is gre5 oyl1 !re may be tak5 f #a4 #b4 #d4 #h4 #aj4 or #ab4 drops at once1 accord+ to ! condition ( ! pati5t & ! disease1 9 fit ,vehicles1 9 ,w9e or ,be]1 9 ! morn+ fa/+1 z o!r m$ic9es are usually tak53 ,also ! ,dose may be increas$ or less5$1 & z (t5 reit]at$ z ! disease %all require4 ,?is ,oyl expelle? all ill humors1 n only by /oole & vomits1 b also by ur9 & sweat+1 accord+ z x do? meet ) sup]fluities2 & ?is v safely1 & )\t any dang] at all2 :]eby _m diseases radically or p]fectly may be cur$4 ,let no man wond] t ,i ascribe su* great v]tues unto ?is oyl1 x com+ f su* a despicable /one1 & its prep>ation requir+ no great ,art or pa9es1 z ^? intricate deceitful processes d1 t are e :]e extant 9 books q fill$ up ) !m4 ,& x is no m>vel1 t m5 are 9 love ) su* false & co/ly processes2 = ! mo/ ( !m d n believe1 t any good is to be f\nd 9 ?+s t are n 9 e/eem2 b only make great acc\nt ( de> ?+s1 f> fet*t1 & requir+ mu* "t & pa9es = to be prep>$4 ,su* m5 d n believe ! ^w ( ,god1 te/ify+1 ,t ,god is no respect] ( p]sons1 b t all m5 t fe> & love him1 are accept$ ( him4 ,if ?is be true 7:i* no good ,*ri/ian w d\bt7 !n we mu/ believe also1 t ,god creat$ ,physick or ! matt] ( ,physick z well = ! poor z = ! ri*4 ,n[ if x be also = ! poor1 !n c]ta9ly su* w be ! condition !re(1 t x may be obta9$ by !m1 & easily prep>$ = use4 ,s we see t ,almighty ,god cause? n only 9 great m5s gr\nds to come =? good ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 = ! cur+ ( ! infirmities ( mank9d1 b t ! same also are f\nd e :]e else4 ,:]eby we p]ceive1 t x is also ! w ( ,god1 t !y %all be kn[n by all m51 & t he alone1 z ! ,mak] ( all good1 may be prais$ & magnifi$ by all m5 = ! same4 ,i d\bt n b t !re w be f\nd self-conceit$ sc(f]s1 t w despise ?is s little reg>d$ subject1 z if no good ?+ c\ld be made ( x1 because !y c\ld f9d no?+ 9 x !mselves4 ,b be x kn[n to !m1 t nei!r to me nor !m all ?+s h be5 discov]$1 b t yet _m wond]ful works ( ,nature are hidd5 to u3 & besides t ,i am n ! fir/ t writ ( ,vitriol & its m$ic9e4 ,= ! ,anci5ts1 our de> ,ance/ors1 _h always ,vitriol 9 v great e/eem1 z ! foll[+ ,v]se do? prove4 ,visitabis ,int]iora ,t]r1 ,rectific&o ,inv5ies ,occultum ,lapidem1 ,v]am ,m$ic9am4 ,:]eby !y w\ld give u to und]/&1 t a true m$ic9e is to be f\nd 9 x4 ,& ! same also 0 kn[n to ! latt] ,philosoph]s3 = ,basilius & ,p>acelsus h always highly comm5d$ x1 z 9 _! writ+s is to be f\nd4 ,x is to be admir$1 t ?is ,o>e or ,metallical se$1 :i* may ju/ly be call$ ! gold ( ,physitians 79 reg>d t s good a m$ic9e c be made ( x7 is n *ang$ or alt]$ 9 ! e>?1 l o!r ?+s t gr[ 9 x1 b keepe? always ! same =m & %ape1 until x come? to ! air1 :i* is its e>? or gr\nd1 :]e9 x putrefie? & gr[e?4 ,= fir/ x swelle? & gr[e? l z a vegetable se$ do? 9 ! e>?3 & s take? its increase & gr[s out ( ! air1 j z a se$ ( an he>b 9 ! e>?2 & ! air is n only its ,matrix1 :]e9 x gr[e? & do? increase l a vegetable1 b x is also its ,sun :i* make? x ripe4 ,= )9 f\r weeks at ! fur!/ x putrefie? & gr[e? black3 & ab\t a f\rtnight aft] x gr[e? :ite1 & !n gre52 & ?us f> x ha? be5 describ$ "h3 ,b if y proce$ fur!r ,philosoph]-l !re)1 !re w come =? to light at ! la/ ! faire/ r$1 & mo/ pleasant ,m$ic9e1 = :i* ,god be prais$ = ev] & ev]1 ,am54 ,( ! ,sulphure\s volatile & ,acid _s ( common ,salt1 & ( ,allome4 ,! same way1 :i* above ha? be5 taught = ! mak+ ( ! volatile _s ( vitriol1 mu/ be likewise us$ 9 ! mak+ ( ! volatile spirits ( common salt & allome4 ,! mann] ( prep>+4 ,allome is to be ca/ 9 z x is ( x self1 )\t mix+ ( x1 b salt mu/ be mix$ ) bole1 or "s o!r e>?1 to keep x f melt+3 ) ! _s volatile1 !re goe? also along an acid _s1 ^: v]tue is describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p4 ,! ,oyl ( ,allome ha? almo/ ! l op]ation ) ! oyl ( vitriol4 ,also ! _s volatile ( bo? ^!1 is ( ! same nature & condition ) t :i* is made ( vitriol3 b common salt1 & allome1 d n yield s mu*1 z vitriol2 unless bo?1 viz4 salt & allome be mix$ toge!r1 & s a _s di/ill$ ( !m4 ,( ! sulphure\s volatile _s ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 & ( _! prep>ation4 ,su* a p5etrative sulphure\s _s may be made also ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 :i* 9 v]tue goe? beyond ! _s ( vitriol1 t ( common salt1 & t ( allome1 viz4 aft] ! foll[+ mann]4 ,! prep>ation ( ! volatile spirits ( ,metals4 ,dissolve ei!r ,iron or ,copp]1 or ,lead or ,t9 ) ! acid _s ( vitriol1 or ( common salt3 ab/ract or draw (f ! phlegm2 !n drive ! acid _s aga9 f ! ,metal1 & x w c>ry along a volatile _s1 :i* by rectify+ mu/ be sep>at$ f ! corrosive _s4 ,& su* ,metallical spirits are m effectual ?an ^? t are made ( ! salts4 ,! prep>ation ( ! volatile _s ( ,m9]als4 ,take ( ,antimony made into f9e p\d]1 or ( gold5 ,m>casite1 or ( "s o!r sulphure\s ,m9]al1 :i* y please1 two p>ts1 mix !re) "o "p ( good purifi$ ,salt nitre1 & ca/ 9 ( t mixture a small quantity1 & !n ano!r1 & s =? aft] ! mann] above describ$2 & !re w come ov] a _s :i* is n inf]i\r to ! =m] 9 efficacy & v]tue2 b x mu/ also be well rectifi$4 ,ano!r way4 ,cem5t :at lam9at$ or granulat$ ,metal y please1 7except gold7 ) half z mu* 9 weight ( common sulphur1 clos$ up 9 a /rong melt+ pot or crucible1 su* z do? n let ! sulphur g ?r\gh1 = ! space ( half an h\r1 until t ! sulphur ha? p5etrat$ & brok5 ! plates ( ,metal3 ,!n beat !m into p[d]1 mix !m ) ! l quantity 9 weight ( common salt1 & s di/il x aft] ! way above m5tion$1 & y w get a volatile _s ( great v]tue3 & e su* _s is to be us$ = su* special "p or memb] ( ! ,body1 z ! ,metal is prop] =1 out ( :i* ! _s is made4 ,s silv] = ! bra92 ,t9n = ! lungs1 ,lead = ! sple51 & s =?4 ,! _s ( ,z9ck4 ,( ,z9ck !re is di/ill$ bo? a volatile & also an acid _s1 good = ! he>t2 :e!r x be made by ! help ( ! _s ( vitriol1 or ( salt1 or ( allome3 or else by ! means ( ,sulphur2 = ,z9ck is ( ! nature ( gold4 ,! volatile _s ( ! ,dross ( ,regulus ,m>tis4 ,! black scoria ( ! ,regulus ,m>tis1 be+ fir/ faln asund] 9 ! air1 yields likewise a v /rong sulphure\s volatile _s1 n mu* unlike 9 v]tue unto ! =m]4 ,! l ,sulphure\s volatile spirits may be made also ( o!r m9]als1 :i* = brevities sake we omit1 z also 9 reg>d1 t !y are almo/ ! same 9 v]tue4 ,h[ to make a :ite acid1 & a r$ volatile _s out ( salt nitre4 ,take two p>ts ( ,allome1 & "o "p ( salt nitre1 make !m bo? into p[d]1 mix !m well toge!r1 & ca/ into ! /ill a little & a little !re(1 z above 9 ! mak+ ( o!r spirits ha? be5 taught1 & !re come? ov] an acid _s toge!r ) ! volatile _s2 & s _m p\nds z !re is ( ! mat]ials1 :i* are to be ca/ 91 s _m p\nds ( wat] mu/ be put into ! receiv]1 to ! end t ! volatile spirits may s mu* ! bett] be caught & sav$4 ,& :5 ! di/illation is p]=m$1 ! two spirits may be sep>at$ by ! means ( a g5tle rectification made 9 ,balneo2 & y mu/ take good he$1 t y get ! volatile _s pure by *ang+ ! receiv] 9 good "t1 s t no flegme be mix$ ) ! r$ _s1 :]eby x w be weak5$ & turn :ite4 ,! m>k :]eby y may p]ceive1 :i!r ! _s or ! flegme do? g =? is ?is3 :5 ! volatile _s goe?1 !n ! receiv] looke? ( a deep r$3 & aft]w>d :5 ! flegme do? come1 ! receiv] looks :ite aga93 & la/ly1 :5 ! heavy acid _s goe?1 !n ! receiv] to be r$ aga91 b n s z x 01 :5 ! fir/ volatile _s came ov]4 ,?is _s may also be made & di/ill$ aft] ano!r way1 viz4 mix+ ! salt nitre ) twice z mu* bole or brick du/1 & s fram$ into little balls to prev5t melt+3 b no way is s good z ! fir/1 especially :5 y w h ! r$ volatile _s4 ,( ! use ( ! r$ volatile _s4 ,?is volatile _s1 :i* 7be+ q fre$ f flegm7 rema9e? always r$1 & do? look l blood1 9 all occasions may be acc\nt$ l 9 v]tue unto ! =m] sulphure\s spirits1 especially 9 ext+ui%+ ( inflammations & ,gangre5s x is a great treasure1 clo!s be+ dipt 9 x1 & laid ^u ! griev$ place2 ,also x goe? almo/ beyond all o!r m$ic9es 9 ! ,erysipelas & colick3 & if !re be any congeal$ blood 9 ! body 7:i* came by a fall or bl[7 ?is _s outw>dly apply$ ) su* wat]s z are prop] = ! grief1 & also tak5 inw>dly1 do? dissolve & expell x3 & be+ m+l$ ) ! volatile _s ( ur9 x do? yield a wond]ful k9d ( salt1 z h]eaft] %all be taught4 ,! use ( ! :ite acid _s ( salt nitre4 ,! heavy & corrosive _s ( salt nitre is n mu* us$ 9 ,physick1 ?\gh x be f\nd almo/ 9 all ,apo!c>ies %ops1 & !re is kept = su* use1 z above ha? be5 m5tion$ ( ! _s ( vitriol1 viz4 to make _! cons]ves1 & cool+-dr9ks ta/ s[ri%4 ,also x is us$ by "s 9 ! colick1 b x is too great a corrosive1 & too gross to be us$ = t purpose2 & al?\gh its corrosiv5ess may be mitigat$ 9 "s measure1 by add+ ( wat] !reto1 yet 9 goodness & v]tue x is n comp>able at all to ! volatile _s1 b is z f> diff]5t f x1 z black f :ite1 & !re=e ! o!r is fitte/ to be us$ 9 ,physick2 b ?is 9 deal+ ) metals & m9]als1 = to r$uce !m into vitriols1 calxes1 flores1 & crocus4 ,aqua ,regis4 ,if y dissolve common salt 7:i* ha? be5 decrepitat$ fir/7 9 ?is acid _s ( salt nitre1 rectifie x by a glass retort 9 s& by a good /rong fire1 x w be s /rong1 t x is able to dissolve gold1 & all o!r metals & m9]als1 except silv] & sulphur2 & sev]al metals may by ! means !re( be sep>at$ mu* bett] ?an by t ,aqua regia :i* ha? be5 made by add+ ( ,salt ,armoniack4 ,b if y rectifie x ) lapis calam9>is or ,z9ck1 x w be /rong] yet1 s z to be able to dissolve all metals & ,m9]als 7silv] & sulphur except$7 :]eby 9 ! h&l+ ( ,metals1 mu* m may be effect$1 ?an ) common _s ( salt nitre or ,aqua =tis1 z h]eaft] %all be taught3 & fir/ 9 ! prep>+ ( gold4 ,! ,prep>ation ( ,aurum ,fulm9ans1 or ,aurum ,tonitruans4 ,take ( f9e granulat$ or lam9at$ gold 7:i!r x be ref9$ by ,antimony or ,aqua =tis7 z mu* z y please3 put x 9 a little ,glass body1 & p\r f\r or five times z mu* ( ,aqua regis ^u x1 set x /opt ) a ,pap] 9 a g\rd 9 w>m s&2 & ! ,aqua regis )9 ! space ( "o or two h\rs w dissolve ! gold q into a yell[ wat]3 b if x h n done s1 x is a sign t ei!r ! wat] 0 n /rong en\gh1 or t !re 0 too little ( x = to dissolve x4 ,!n p\r ! solution f ! gold1 :i* is n dissolv$ yet1 into ano!r glass1 & p\r m ( fre% ,aqua ,regia ^u ! gold3 set x aga9 to dissolve 9 w>m s& or a%es1 & ! rema9+ gold w likewise be dissolv$ by x1 & !n !re w rema9 no m1 b a little :ite calx1 :i* is no?+ else b silv]1 :i* c\ld n be dissolv$ by ! ,aqua ,regia 7= ! ,aqua ,regia1 :e!r x be made aft] ! common way ) salt ,armoniack1 or else ) common salt1 do? n dissolve silv]7 s 9 l mann] common ,aqua =tis1 or _s ( salt nitre dissolve? no gold2 b all o!r metals are dissolv$ z well by /rong ,aqua =tis z by ,aqua ,regia4 ,& !re=e y mu/ be c>eful to take su* gold z is n mix$ ) ,copp]1 else y\r "w w\ld be spoil$3 = if !re 7 any ,copp] mix$ ) x1 !n t likewise w\ld be dissolv$ & precipitat$ toge!r ) ! gold2 & x w\ld be a h9drance to ! k9dl+ or fulm9at+ !re(3 b if y c get no gold1 t is )\t ,copp]1 !n take ,ducats or ,rose-nobles1 :i* ought to h no ,addition ( ,copp]1 b only ( a little ,silv]1 :i* do? n hurt1 because t x _c be dissolv$ by ! ,aqua ,regia1 b rema9e? 9 ! bottom 9 a :ite p[d]4 ,make ^? ,ducats or ,rose-nobles r$ hot1 & aft]w>d b5d !m & make !m up 9 ,rolls1 & ?r[ !m into ! ,aqua ,regia = to dissolve4 ,all ! gold be+ turn$ into a yell[ wat]1 & p\r$ (f1 p\r into x by drops a pure oyl made ( ! ,salt ( ,t>t>1 p] deliquium1 & ! gold w be precipitat$ by ! contr>y liquor ( ,salt ( ,t>t> into a br[n yell[ p[d]1 & ! solution w be cle>4 ,b y mu/ take he$1 to p\r no m oyl ( ,t>t> into x ?an is ne$ful = ! precipitation ( ! gold2 else "p ( ! precipitat$ gold w\ld be dissolv$ aga91 & s cause y\r loss4 ,! gold be+ well precipitat$1 p\r (f ! cle> wat] f ! gold calx by incl9ation1 & p\r ^u x w>m ra9 or o!r sweet wat]1 /ir x toge!r ) a clean /ick ( wood1 & set x 9 a w>m place1 until ! gold is settl$1 s t ! wat] /&e? cle> ^u x aga92 !n p\r x (f1 & p\r on o!r fre% wat]1 & let x extract ! saltness out ( ! gold calx3 & ?is p\r+ (f1 & !n p\r+ on ( fre% wat] aga91 mu/ be reit]at$ s (t51 until no %>pness or saltness m be p]ceiv$ 9 ! wat] t ha? be5 p\r$ (f3 ,!n set ! edulcorat$ gold into ! ,sun or ano!r w>m place = to dry4 ,b y mu/ take he$ t x h no great] heat ?an ! heat ( ! ,sun is 9 ,may or ,june1 else x w\ld k9dle or take fire1 & 7especially if !re be mu* ( x7 give su* a ?und]clap1 t ! he>+ ( ^? t /& by1 w\ld be mu* endang]$ !reby1 & !re=e ,i advice y to bew>e1 & cauti\s 9 ! h&l+ ( x1 le/ y run ! haz>d bo? ( y\r gold & ( y\r heal? by y\r ov]-sight4 ,!re is also ano!r way = to edulcorate y\r precipitat$ gold1 viz4 ?us1 ,take x toge!r ) ! salt liquor1 & p\r x into a funnel l9$ ) br[n ,pap] laid d\ble1 & s let ! wat] run ?r\gh into a glass vessel1 :]eupon ! funnel do? re/1 & p\r on o!r w>m wat]1 & let x run ?r\gh likewise2 d ?is aga9 & aga91 until t ! wat] come f x z sweet z x 0 p\r$ on4 ,!n take ! ,pap] ) ! edulcorat$ gold calx1 out ( ! funnel1 lay x1 toge!r ) ! pap]1 ^u o!r br[n pap] ly+ sev]ally d\ble toge!r1 & ! dry pap] w attract all ! moi/ness out ( ! gold calx1 s t ! gold w be dry$ ! soon]4 ,:i* be+ dry1 take x out ( ! filt]+ pap]1 & put x into ano!r t is clean1 & s lay x aside1 & keep x = use4 ,! salt wat] t came ?r\gh by filt]+1 may be evaporat$ 9 a little glass body 7/&+ 9 s&7 to ! dryness ( ! salt1 :i* is to be kept f ! air3 = x is likewise useful 9 ,physick2 because "s v]tue ( ! nature ( gold is yet hidd5 9 x3 ?\gh "o w\ld n ?9k x1 9 reg>d t x is s fair1 bright & cle>1 :i* = all t may be obs]v$ by ?is1 t :5 y melt x 9 a clean cov]$ crucible or pot1 & p\r x aft]w>d into a clean ,copp] mort] or bason 7be+ fir/ made w>m7 y get a purple-col\r$ salt1 :]e( #f1 #i1 #ab1 to #bd4 gra9s giv5 inw>dly1 do? cleanse & purge ! /oma* & b[els1 & especially x is useful 9 feav]s & o!r diseases ( ! /oma*4 ,b 9 ! crucible1 out ( :i* ! salt ha? be5 p\r$1 y w f9d an e>?y sub/ance1 :i* ha? sep>at$ x self f ! salt1 & looke? yell[i%2 ?is be+ tak5 out & melt$ 9 a little crucible by a /rong fire1 turne? to a yell[ glass1 :i* is impregnat$ ) ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 & do? yield a gra9 ( ,silv] 9 e reg>d l unto common cupellat$ silv]1 :]e9 no gold is f\nd1 :i* is to be admir$3 because t all ,*ymi/s are ( op9ion1 t no ,aqua regia c dissolve silv] :i* is true4 ,! "q !re=e is1 f :5ce or h[ ?is silv] came into ! salt1 s9ce no ,aqua ,regia do? dissolve silv]8 :]eupon "s p]*ance may answ]1 t x mu/ h be5 9 ! oyl ( ,t>t>1 9 reg>d t _m d believe1 t ! salts likewise may be turn$ into metals1 :i* ,i d n ga9say1 b only d5y t x c\ld h be5 done "h2 = if t silv] c\ld h be5 exi/5t 9 ! ,aqua ,regia1 or salt ( ,t>t> 7:]eas ,aqua ,regia _c be> any7 x w\ld h be5 precipitat$ toge!r ) ! gold4 ,b t x 0 no common silv]1 b gold :i* turn$ to silv] aft] x 0 depriv$ ( its ,t9cture1 ,i %all briefly endeav\r to prove4 ,= t ! salt wat]s 7( ,aqua ,regia & salt ( ,t>t>7 out ( :i* ! gold ha? be5 precipitat$1 is ( t nature1 be=e x be coagulat$ to salt1 ?\gh x be q cle> & :ite1 t if y put a fea!r 9 x1 x w be dy$ purple )9 few days1 :i* purple col\r comes f ! gold1 & n f silv]1 9 reg>d t silv] do? dye r$ or black3 & h5ce x appe>e?1 t ! salt wat] ha? reta9$ some?+ ( gold4 ,n[ "s body p]adv5ture may ask1 if t ! said salt wat] ha? reta9$ "s gold1 h[ is x !n1 t 9 ! melt+1 no gold comes =?1 b only silv]8 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t "s salts are ( t nature1 t 9 ! melt+1 !y take f gold its col\r & s\l2 :]e( if ! gold be truly depriv$1 x is !n no m gold1 nor c be su*2 nei!r is x silv]1 b rema9e? only a volatile black body1 good = no?+1 :i* also prove? mu* m unfixt ?an common ,lead1 n able to endure any =ce ( fire1 mu* less ! cupel3 ,b l ,m]cury or ,ars5ick vani%e? 7or flye? away7 by a small heat4 ,h5ce x may be ga!r$1 t ! fix$ness 7or fixity7 ( gold do? consi/ 9 its s\l or ,t9cture1 & n 9 its body1 & !re=e x is cr$ible1 t gold may be anatomiz$1 its be/ or pur] "p sep>at$ f ! gross] 7or c\rs]7 & s t a ,t+5t m$ic9e 7or ,t9cture7 may be made ( x4 ,b :e!r ?is be ! "r way1 :]eby ! univ]sal m$ic9e ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s 7by ^: means all metals c be *ang$ or transmut$ into gold7 is to be atta9$ unto1 ,i w n dispute2 yet ,i believe t p]adv5ture !re may be ano!r subject1 endu$ ) a f> high] ,t9cture ?an gold is1 :i* obta9$ no m f nature1 ?an x do? ne$ x self = its own fix$ness4 ,h[ev]1 we may safely believe1 t a true ,anima or ,t9cture ( gold1 if x be well sep>at$ f its impure black body1 may be exalt$ & improv$ 9 col\r2 s t aft]w>ds ( an imp]fect body a great] quantity1 ?an t 0 f :i* x 0 ab/ract$1 may be improv$ & br\ght to ! p]fection ( gold4 ,b wav+ all ?is1 x is true & c]ta91 t if ! gold be depriv$ ( its ,t9cture1 ! rema9+ body c no m be gold2 z is demon/rat$ m at l>ge 9 my ,treatise 7de ,auro potabili v]o7 ( ! true potable ,gold3 ,& ?is ,i m5tion$ "h onely !re=e1 t 9 case ! lov] ( ?is ,art1 9 8 "w %\ld meet p]*ance ) su* a :ite gra91 he may "k1 f :5ce x do? proce$4 ,i c\ld h =born to set d[n ! prep>ation ( ! fulm9at+ gold1 & s save pap] & "t1 9 reg>d t x is describ$ by o!rs3 b because ,i promis$ 9 ! fir/ "p to tea* h[ to make ! flores ( gold1 & t ^? are to be made out ( fulm9at+ 7or ?undr+7 gold1 ,i ?\ght x n amiss to describe its prep>ation1 t ! lov] ( ?is ,art ne$ n fir/ h 8 rec\rse to ano!r book = to f9d out ! prep>ation1 b by ?is my book may be furni%$ ) a p]fect in/ruction = ! mak+ ( ! flores ( gold1 & ?is is ! common way = to make ,aurum fulm9ans1 kn[n unto mo/ ,*ymi/s2 b 9 reg>d t easily an error may be committ$ 9 x1 ei!r by p\r+ on too mu* ( ! liquor ( ,t>t> 7especially :5 x is n pure en\gh1 s t n all ! gold do? precipitate1 b "p ( x rema9e? 9 ! solution1 :]eby y w\ld h loss2 or else1 ! gold fall+ or precipitat+ into a heavy calx1 :i* do? n fulm9ate well1 & is unfit = to be sublim$ into flores4 ,!re=e ,i w "h set d[n ano!r & mu* bett] way1 :]eby ! gold may be precipitat$ q & clean out ( ! ,aqua ,regia )\t ! lea/ loss1 & s t x come? to be v light & yell[1 & do? fulm9ate twice z /rong z ! =m]1 & !re is no o!r diff]5ce betwe5 ?is & ! =m] prep>ation1 b only t in/ead ( ! oyl ( ,t>t>1 y take ! _s ( ur9e1 or ( salt armoniack = to precipitate ! dissolv$ gold !reby2 & ! gold 7z be=e said7 w be precipitat$ mu* pur]1 ?an x is done by ! liquor ( ! salt ( ,t>t>1 & be+ precipitat$1 x is to be edulcorat$ & dry$1 z above 9 ! fir/ prep>ation ha? be5 taught4 ,! use ( ,aurum fulm9ans4 ,!re is little to write ( ! use ( ,aurum fulm9ans 9 physick2 = because x is n unlockt1 b is only a gross calx & n acceptable to ! nature ( man1 x c d no miracle4 ,& al?\gh x be us$ to be giv5 p] se f #f1 #h1 #ab4 gra9s to i4 = to provoke sweat+ 9 ! ,plague1 & o!r malignant feav]s1 yet x w\ld nev] succe$ s well z 0 expect$4 ,"s h mix$ x ) ! l weight ( common sulphur1 & made x r$ hot 7or calc9$ x7 :]eby !y depriv$ x ( its fulm9at+ v]tue1 suppos+ ?us to get a bett] m$ic9e1 b all 9 va91 = ! gold calx w\ld n be am5d$ by su* a gross prep>ation4 ,b h[ to prep>e a good m$ic9e out ( ,aurum fulm9ans1 s t x may be evid5tly se51 t ! gold is no dead body1 nor unfit = physick1 b t x may be made quick & fit = to put =? or %ew =? ^? v]tues :i* x pleas$ ,god to treasure up 9 x1 ,i %all "h briefly discov]4 99 99 99 99 99 ,fir/1 get su* an in/rum5t 7z above ha? be5 taught7 made = y out ( ,copp]1 b n too big1 nor ) a lid at ! top1 b only ) a pipe1 unto :i* a receiv] may be apply$1 :i* mu/ n be lut$ to x2 b x suffice?1 t ! pipe ent] f> into ! belly ( ! receiv]2 & at ! l[] "p x mu/ h a flat bottom1 t x may be able to /&3 ov] ! bottom !re mu/ be a little hole ) a little door1 t close? v exactly3 & !re mu/ be also two little plates or scales ( silv] or copp]1 z big z ! nail ( ones f+]1 :]eupon ! ,aurum fulm9ans is to be set into ! ,in/rum5t2 :i* is to /& ^u a ,trevet1 "u :i* y are to lay "s burn+ ,coals = to w>m or heat ! bottom )al4 ,! ,in/rum5t toge!r ) ! glass ,receiv] be+ s ord]$1 t x /&s fa/1 & also ! bottom !re( be+ w>m$ or heat$1 !n ) little p9c]s "o ( ! little scales1 conta9+ #b1 #c1 or #d4 gra9s ( ,aurum fulm9ans mu/ be convey$ ^u ! ,in/rum5t set ^u ! w>m bottom1 & !n %ut ! little door1 & :5 ! gold do? feel ! heat1 x k9dle? & give? a clap1 & !re is caus$ a sep>ation1 & especial unlock+ ( ! gold2 = z soon z ! clap is done1 ! gold do? g ?r\gh ! pipe l a purple col\r$ smoak into ! receiv]1 & /icks on e :]e l a purple col\r$ p[d]4 ,:5 ! smoak is vani%$1 :i* is soon done1 !n take ! empty scale out ( ! ,in/rum5t or ,ov51 & set x ) ! gold1 :i* w likewise fulm9ate & yield its flores4 ,!n ! fir/ be+ cool$ 9 ! mean "t1 is to be fill$ aga9 & put 91 in/ead ( t :i* is empty1 & tak5 out1 putt+ 9 "o scale aft] ano!r by turns1 cont9ue x s long till y h got flores en\gh3 ,aft] ! sublimation is p]=m$1 let ! ,copp] ,vessel gr[ cool1 & !n sweep or bru% ! gold p[d] :i* is n sublim$ ) a haires foot1 or goose fea!r out ( ! vessel1 :i* p[d] s]ves = no?+1 b to be melt$ ) a little borax1 & x w be good gold aga91 b onely some:at pal] ?an x 0 be=e x 0 made into fulm9at+ gold4 ,b ! flores 9 ! receiv] _c be bru%$ out ?us1 especially :5 !y are ca/ 9 ) an addition ( salt ,nitre1 z by ! flores ( silv] h]eaft] %all be taught1 because !y are some?+ moi/1 & !re=e p\r 9 z mu* ( dephlegm$ ,t>t>is$ _s ( w9e unto x1 z y ?9k to be en\gh1 = to wa% (f ! flores )4 ,?is done1 p\r out ! _s ( w9e1 toge!r ) ! burnt ,phnix into a clean glass1 ) a long neck1 set x 7be+ well lut$ fir/7 into a g5tle ,balneum1 or into w>m a%es = "s dayes1 & ! _s ( w9e 9 ! mean "t w be col\r$ ) a fair r$1 :i* y mu/ p\r (f & !n p\r on o!r fre% _s & set x 9 a w>m place = to be dissolv$1 ?is be+ likewise col\r$1 put bo? ! extracts toge!r 9 a little glass body1 & ab/ract ! _s ( w9e 79 ,balneo7 f ! ,t9cture1 :i* w be a little 9 quantity1 b ( a high r$ col\r & pleasant 9 ta/e4 ,! rema9+ flores f :i* ! ,t9cture is extract$1 may be ) wat] wa%$ out ( ! glass1 & !n dry$ if !y are to be melt$2 & !y w yield a little pale gold1 & ! mo/ "p turne? into a br[n glass1 out ( :i* p]*ance some?+ else t is good may be made1 b unkn[n to me z yet4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y mix ! ,aurum fulm9ans ) "s salt nitre1 be=e fulm9ation1 !n ! flores w be ! m soluble1 s t !y yield _! ,t9cture soon] & m freely1 ?an alone ( !mselves2 & if y please1 y may adde !reto ?rice z mu* salt nitre1 & s sublime !m 9 flores1 9 ! same mann]1 z %all be taught = ! mak+ ( ! flores ( silv]4 ,! use ( ! ,t9cture ( ,gold4 ,! extract$ ,t9cture is "o ( ! *iefe/ ( ^? m$ic9es1 :i* com=t *e] up ! he>t ( man1 r5ew & re/ore to y\?fulness1 & cleanse ! impure blood 9 ! :ole body1 :]eby _m horrible diseases1 z ! leprosie1 ! pox1 & l may be root$ out4 ,b :e!r ?is ,t9cture by ! help ( fire may be fur!r advanc$ into a fix$ sub/ance ,i d n "k3 = ,i h n proce$$ fur!r 9 x1 ?an "h is m5tion$4 ,( ! flores ( silv] & ( its m$ic9e4 ,hav+ promis$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is book 7:5 ,i 0 describ+ ! prep>ation ( flores out ( ,metals7 to tea* 9 ! second "p to make ! flores ( gold & silv]1 ^? ( gold be+ dispat*t2 !re foll[e? n[ 9 ord] aft] ! gold1 to speak also ( silv] & ( its prep>ation1 :i* is to be ?us p]=m$4 ,take ( ?9 lam9at$ or small granulat$ f9e silv] z mu* z y please1 put x into a little sep>at+ glass body1 & p\r ^u x twice z mu* 9 weight ( rectifi$ _s ( salt nitre1 & ! _s ( salt nitre w pres5tly beg9 to "w ^u ! silv] & to dissolve x4 ,b :5 x w n dissolve any m 9 ! cold1 !n y mu/ put ! glass body into w>m s& or a%es1 & ! wat] w pres5tly beg9 to "w aga92 let ! glass /& 9 ! w>m a%es1 until all ! silv] be dissolv$4 ,!n put ! solution out ( ! little glass body1 into ano!r su* z is cut (f at ! top1 & put on a little head or ,limbeck1 & 9 s& ab/ract ! moity ( ! _s ( salt nitre f ! dissolv$ silv]2 !n let ! glass body rema9 9 ! s& till x be cool2 aft] take x out1 & let x re/ = a day & a night1 & ! silv] w turn into :ite foliat$ cry/als1 f :i* y mu/ p\r (f ! rema9+ solution :i* is n turn$2 & f !nce ab/ract aga9 ! moity ( ! _s1 & let x %oot or turn 9 a cold place2 & ?is ab/ract+ & cry/allis+ y are to reit]ate1 until almo/ all ! silv] is turn$ to ,cry/als2 :i* y mu/ take out & lay ^u filtr+ pap] to dry1 & s keep x = su* fur!r use1 z h]eaft] %all be taught4 ,! rema9+ solution1 :i* is n cry/allis$1 y may 9 a copp] vessel by add+ ( sweet wat] !reto1 precipitate ov] ! fire into a calx1 & !n edulcorate & dry x1 & keep x = o!r use1 or else melt x aga9 into a body4 ,or else y may precipitate ! same ) salt wat]1 & s edulcorate & dry x2 & y w h a calx1 :i* do? melt by a g5tle fire1 & is ( a special nature1 & 9 ! _s ( ur91 ( salt ,armoniack1 ( ,h>ts-horn1 ( ,amb]1 ( ,soot1 & ( hair x do? easily dissolve2 & x may be prep>$ or turn$ into good m$ic9es1 z %ortly 9 our treat+ ( ! _s ( ur9 %all be taught4 ,or else1 y may *oose n to precipitate ! rema9+ solution ( silv]1 b ) ! _s ( ur9 to extract an excell5t ,t9cture1 z h]eaft] %all be taught4 ,( ! use ( ! cry/als ( silv]4 ,^! cry/als may safely be us$ 9 ,physick alone by !mselves #c1 #f1 #i1 #ab4 gra9es !re( be+ mix$ ) a little sug>1 or else made up into pills2 !y d purge v g5tly & )\t dang]2 b by reason ( _! bitt]ness !y are some:at untoo?some to take2 also1 if !y be n made up into pills1 !y col\r ! lips1 tongue & m\? q black 7b ! reason ( t blackness belonge? n to ?is place to treat (1 b %all by & by foll[ h]eaft]74 ,also if !y t\* metals1 z ,silv]1 ,copp] & ,t91 !y make !m black & ugly1 & !re=e !y are n mu* us$4 ,b if y put into ! solution ( silv] 7be=e x be r$uc$ into ,cry/als7 half z mu* quicksilv] z !re 0 ( ! silv]1 & s dissolve !m toge!r & aft]w>ds let !m %oot toge!r1 !re w come =? v fair little squ>e /ones l unto ,allome1 :i* d n melt 9 ! air1 z ! =m] foliat$ ones use to d2 nei!r are s bitt]1 & !y purge also quick] & bett]1 ?an ^? t are made only ( silv]4 ,h[ to sublime ! ,cry/als ( silv] into flores1 & !n to make a good ,m$ic9e ( ! flores4 ,take ( ! foliat$ ,cry/als ( ,silv] z _m z y please1 & ^u a gr9d+ /one made w>m fir/1 gr9d z mu* purifi$ & well dry$ salt nitre among/ x1 !n put into y\r ,iron di/ill+ vessel 7to ! pipe :]e( !re is to be apply$ & lut$ a great receiv]7 coles made into p[d] two in*es high1 & make a fire "u x1 t ! vessel e :]e toge!r ) ! coles t are 9 x1 become r$ hot4 ,!n take (f ! lid1 & ) a ladle ?r[ 9 at once ( y\r ,cry/als ( silv] i4 m or less1 accord+ z y ?9k t y\r receiv] 9 reg>d ( its bigness is able to be>4 ,?is done1 pres5tly put on ! lid1 & ! salt nitre toge!r ) ! cry/als ( silv] w be k9dl$ by ! coles t lye on ! bottom ( ! vessel1 & !re w come =? a :ite silv] fume ?r\gh ! pipe into ! receiv]1 & aft] a :ile :5 ! cl\d is vani%$ 9 ! receiv]1 ca/ 9 m1 & cont9ue ?is s long1 & until all y\r prep>$ silv] is ca/ 92 !n let x cool1 & take (f ! receiv]1 & p\r into x good ,alcoliz$ _s ( w9e1 & wa% ! flores ) x out ( ! receiv]1 & proce$ fur!r ) !m1 z above y h be5 taught to proce$ ) ! gold1 & y w get a gre5i% liquor1 :i* is v good = ! bra94 ,take ! coles out ( ! di/ill+ vessel1 & make !m into f9e p[d]1 & wa% !m out ) wat]1 to ! end t ! light cole-du/ may be got f x1 & y w f9d mu* silv] du/ 7or a great _m little silv] gra9s7 :i* ! salt nitre c\ld n =ce ov]1 :i* y may r$uce1 = x w be good silv]4 ,!re may also be made a v good m$ic9e out ( ! cry/als ( silv]1 :i* w be little inf]ior to ! =m]1 :]eby ! diseases & infirmities ( ! bra9 may be v well rem$i$1 :i* is done ?us4 ,h[ to make a gre5 oyl out ( ,silv]4 ,p\r ^u ,cry/als ( silv] twice or ?rice z mu* 79 weight7 ( ! /ronge/ _s ( ,salt ,armoniack1 put x 9 a glass ) a long neck well clos$1 into a v g5tle w>m? = ! space ( #h4 or #ad4 days 9 dige/ion1 & ! _s ( salt ,armoniack w be t+$ ) a v fair blew col\r f ! silv]1 !n p\r x (f1 & filtre x ?r\gh br[n pap]1 & !n put x 9 a little glass retort or glass body1 & ab/ract 9 ,balneo by a g5tle fire1 almo/ all ! _s ( salt ,armoniack 7:i* is /ill good = use7 & !re w rema9 9 ! bottom a grass-gre5 ,liquor1 :i* is to be kept = a ,m$ic9e4 ,b 9 case t y %\ld miss1 & ab/ract too mu* ( ! _s f ! ,t9cture ( silv]1 s t ! ,t9cture be q dry & turn$ to a gre5 ,salt1 !n y mu/ p\r ^u x aga9 z mu* ( ! _s ( ,salt ,armoniack1 z w dissolve ! gre5 salt aga9 to a gre5 ,liquor1 b if y desire to h ! ,t9cture pur] yet1 !n ab/ract all moi/ness f x1 to a /ony dryness3 ^u :i* y mu/ p\r good _s ( ,w9e1 :i* w quickly dissolve ! /one1 & !n filtre x1 & !re w rema9 feces1 & ! ,t9cture w be fair]3 f :i* y mu/ ab/ract mo/ ( ! _s ( w9e1 & ! ,t9cture w be s mu* ! high] 9 v]tue4 ,b if y please1 y may di/il t gre5 salt or /one 7be=e x be extract$ aga9 ) t _s ( w9e7 9 a little glass retort1 & y w get a subtile _s & a %>p oyl1 & 9 ! bottom ( ! retort !re rema9e? a v fusile silv] :i* c\ld n come ov]4 ,x is to be admir$1 t :5 y p\r _s ( salt ,armoniack1 or _s ( w9e ^u t /one1 = to dissolve x1 t ! glass comes to be s cold by x1 t y h>dly are able to endure x 9 y\r h&1 :i* coldness 9 my op9ion come? f ! silv] 7be+ s well unlockt7 :i* naturally is cold4 ,! ,use ( ! gre5 ,liquor 9 ,al*ymy1 & = ,me*anical ,op]ations4 ,?is gre5 ,liquor s]ve? n only = a m$ic9e1 b also = o!r ,*ymical op]ations 7= bo? ,copp] & glass may be easily & v fairly silv]$ ov] !re)7 v useful = ^? t are curi\s & love to make a %ew ) fair h\%old-/uff2 = if y get di%es1 tr5*]-plates1 salt]s1 cups & o!r vessels made ( glass1 aft] ! same fa%ion z ^? ( silv] use to be made1 y may v easily & )\t any consid]able *>ge silv] !m ov] !re) )9 & )\t1 s t by ! eye !y _c be disc]n$ f true silv] plate4 ,besides ! above-relat$ good ,m$ic9es1 !re may be made ano!r & especial good "o out ( ! cry/als ( silv]1 viz4 dissolv+ & dige/+ !m 7= a space ( "t7 ) ! univ]sal wat]1 :i* ha? be5 di/ill$ by nature x self2 & is kn[n to e body3 & aft] its dige/+ = a %ort "t1 & *ange into sev]al col\rs1 !re w be f\nd a pleasant ess5ce1 :i* is n s bitt] z ! above-describ$ gre5 liquor1 :i* is n br\ght yet by heat to rip5ess & maturation4 ,n4 ,b4 ,9 ?is sweet univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 may also all o!r metals by a small heat & ! dige/ion ( a long "t be rip5$ & fitt$ = ,m$ic9es 7hav+ fir/ be5 r$uc$ into _! vitriols & salts7 & !n !y are no m dead bodies1 b by ?is prep>ation h recov]$ a new ,life1 & are no m ! metals ( ! covet\s1 b may be call$ ! metals ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & ( ! ,physicians4 ,besides ,physick or physical use4 ,la/ly1 !re may be _m pretty ?+s m effect$ 7besides ! m$ic9al use7 by means ( ! ,cry/als ( silv]1 viz4 :5 y dissolve !m 9 ord9>y sweet ra9 wat]1 y may dye be>ds1 hair1 sk91 & nails ( m5 or bea/s into c>nation or p9k r$1 br[n & black1 accord+ z y h put m or less !re( 9 ! wat]2 or else1 accord+ z ! hair 0 m or less times wett$ !re)1 :]eby ! aspect ( ,man & ,bea/ 7:i* sometimes 9 sev]al occasions may n be contemn$7 is *ang$1 s t !y _c be kn[n4 ,?is col\r+ or dye may be also p]=m$ ) ,lead or ,m]cury no less ?an ) silv]1 b o!rwise prep>$1 :]e( 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,n[ ,i h taught h[ to make flores & t9ctures ( gold & silv] by help ( ! acid _s ( ,nitre4 ,!re may be _m o!r m$ic9es taught to be made out ( !m1 b 9 reg>d t !y belong n to ?is place1 !y %all be res]v$ = o!r places ( ?is second1 & also = ! o!r foll[+ p>ts4 ,z by ! help ( ! _s ( ,nitre1 good ,m$ic9es may be made out ( gold & silv]1 s ! l may be done out ( o!r inf]i\r metals4 ,b 9 reg>d t _! description is fitt] = o!r places ( ?is ,book1 ,i omit !m "h4 ,yet nev]!less1 ,i ?\ght good to describe "o prep>ation ( e metal2 aft] ,silv] !re=e foll[e? n[ ,copp]4 ,a m$ic9e out ( ,copp] ext]nally to be us$4 ,dissolve burnt plates ( ,copp] 9 _s ( salt1 & ab/ract ! _s aga9 f !nce to a dryness1 b n too h>d1 & !re w a gre5 mass rema9 beh9d1 :i* y may ca/ 9 by little & little1 & s di/il x1 z ( silv] ha? be5 taught4 ,x do? yield a /rong & p[]ful _s1 & flores also = outw>d use 9 putrid w\nds1 to lay a good gr\nd !reby = ! heal+4 ,a m$ic9e out ( ,iron or ,/eel4 ,9 ! same mann] y may proce$ ) iron & /eel1 & !re w rema9 beh9d a good crocus ( a great /ipticity or a/r+5cy1 especially out ( iron or /eel1 & may ) good success be mix$ ) oyntm5ts & plai/]s4 ,( ,t9 & ,lead4 ,if ,t9 or ,lead be dissolv$ !re91 aft] ! ab/ract+ ( "p ( ! _s1 !y w %oot into cle> & sweet cry/als4 ,b ,t9 is n s easily dissolv$ z ,lead2 bo? may safely be us$ = m$ic9es4 ,also !re may be ,spirits & flores got out ( !m by di/ill+4 ,! rehe>s+ ( ! ,prep>ation is ne$less1 = :at = ! prep>+ ( silv] ha? be5 taught1 is to be und]/ood also ( o!r metals4 ,! use ( ! ,cry/als ( ,lead & ,t94 ,! ,cry/als ( ,lead are admirably good to be us$ 9 ! plague = to provoke sweat+ & expel ! v5ome out ( ! body2 !y may also ) cr$it be us$ 9 ! bloody flux4 ,ext]nally dissolv$ 9 wat]1 & clo!s dipt !re9 & appli$1 !y excell5tly cool & qu5* all inflammations1 9 :at "p ( ! body soev] !y d befal4 ,likewise ! _s !re( us$ p] se 7& ! flores mix$ among oyntm5ts7 d _! "p suffici5tly4 ,b ! cry/als ( ,t9 d n prove altoge!r s quick 9 op]ation1 ?\gh !y d act _! "p also1 & !y are m pleasant ?an ^? t are made ( ,lead2 = 9 ,t9 !re is f\nd a pure sulphur ( gold2 b 9 ,lead a :ite sulphur ( silv]1 z is prov$ 9 my ,treatise ( ! g5]ation & nature ( ,metals4 ,( ,m]cury4 ,:5 y dissolve common ,m]cury 9 rectifi$ _s ( ,nitre1 & ab/ract ! _s f x aga91 !n !re w rema9 beh9d a fair r$ gli/]+ precipitate2 b :5 ! _s is n rectifi$1 x w n be s fair1 because t ! impurity ( ! _s rema9s ) ! ,m]cury & pollutes x4 ,?is calc9at$ ,m]cury is call$ by "s ,m]curius prcipitatus1 & by o!rs ,turbi? m9]ale1 :]e) ! ,surgeons1 & sometimes o!r unskilful ,physicians d cure ! ,pox2 !y give at once #f1 #h1 #aj4 gra9s1 7m or less7 accord+ to its prep>ation & =ce 9 op]ation to ! pati5t2 = if ! _s be n too mu* ab/ract$ f x1 x worke? mu* /rong]1 ?an :5 by a /rong fire x is q sep>at$ f x2 = ! spirits t rema9 ) ! ,m]cury make x quick & active1 :i* else )\t ! spirits w\ld n be su*4 ,! o!r metals also1 if !y be n fir/ made soluble by salts or spirits1 c p]=m ei!r none or b v small op]ation1 unless x be ,z9k or ,iron1 :i* be+ easily soluble1 are able to "w )\t any =ego+ dissolution1 z ha? be5 %ewn above1 :5 we treat$ ( ! oyl ( vitriol4 ,b t ! %>p spirits are ! cause ( t op]ation1 may h5ce be p]ceiv$1 & made manife/2 t al?\gh y take ss4 ( quick-silv] & p\r x d[n into ! /oma*1 yet x w\ld run out aga9 b5ea?1 z above x 0 p\r$ 94 ,b if x be prep>$ ) spirits or salts1 !n b few gra9s ( x w "w /rongly1 & ! m x is made soluble1 ! /rong] x worke?2 z y may see :5 x is sublim$ f salt & vitriol1 t x gr[e? s /rong !reby1 t "o gra9 do? "w m ?an eight or t5 gra9s ( ,turbi? ,m9]al1 & ?ree or f\r gra9s !re( w\ld kill a man1 by reason ( its mighty /r5g?4 ,also x worke? extreamly1 & mu* m ?an ! sublimate1 :5 x is dissolv$ 9 _s ( ,nitre & cry/aliz$1 s t y _c well take x ^u y\r tongue )\t dang]4 ,:i* "s p]ceiv+1 evaporate ! ,aqua =tis by a g5tle heat f x1 s t ! ,m]curius rema9$ yell[1 :i* 9 a small] dose wr\ght m ?an ! r$1 f :i* ! spirits 7 q evaporat$4 ,& !y us$ x only ext]nally1 /rew+ x into impure sores1 = to corrode or fret or away ! pr\d fle%1 n )\t great pa9 to ! pati5t3 b also )\t di/9ction ( "y or old gave x inw>dly = to purge2 :i* is "o ( ! mo/ hurtful ,purges t c be us$4 ,= ?is evil gue/1 h[ev] he be prep>$1 _c leave 8 tricks1 unless he be r$uc$ into su* a sub/ance1 z t x nev] c be br\ght back to a runn+ ,m]cury1 = !n mu* good c be done 9 physick )\t any hurt or prejudice to ! heal? ( man1 :]e( p]*ance some?+ m %all be said 9 ano!r place4 ,i _c omit = ! b5efit ( "y innoc5t ,*ildr51 to discov] a great abuse4 ,= x is gr[n v common almo/ among all t deal 9 physick1 t z soon z a little *ild is n well be=e !y "k :e!r x w be tr\bl$ ) worms1 or ) any ?+ else1 !y pres5tly fall ^u ,m]cury1 suppos+ t 9 reg>d x ha? no ta/e1 x is s mu* ! bett] = to get ! ,*ildr5 to take x = to kill ! ,worms4 ,b ^? m5 d n "k ! hurtful nature ( x1 :i* x do? %ew aga9/ ! s9ews & ,n]ves3 ,= "s are ( op9ion1 t if !y "k to prep>e ,m]cury s1 t x c be giv5 9 a great] dose 7z is to be se5 9 sublim$ ,m]curius dulcis7 t !n x is excell5tly prep>$3 b !y are 9 a great err\r1 & x 7 mu* bett]1 x 7 n s well prep>$1 t ! less hurt might be done to ,man1 9 reg>d t !n !y dur/ n give x 9 s great a dose4 ,= if t :i* is prep>$ ) ,aqua =tis or _s ( salt nitre be us$ 9 ! pox to m5 t are advanc$ 9 ye>s1 x _c d s mu* hurt1 because x is giv5 9 a small dose1 & do? "w ) !m1 :]eby nature gets help = to ov]come & expel t hurtful v5ome1 & its malignity is abat$ by ! /rong salivation1 :i* provid5t nature ha? plant$ 9 x1 s t n s mu* mis*ief c come by x1 z by ,m]curius dulcis1 :]e( is giv5 to little weak ,*ildr5 f t5 to ?irty gra9s at once1 :i* commonly 7unless !y be ( a /rong nature1 & d gr[ x out7 do? cause a weakness & lam5ess 9 _! limbs1 s t 7if !y d n come to be q lame at la/7 !y h a long "t to /ruggle )al1 till !y ov]come x4 ,9 l mann] ^? also d err1 :i* d %ake ,m]cury 9 wat] or be] s long1 until ! wat] come to be gray-col\r$1 & s give t wat] or be] to little *ildr5 to dr9k = ! ,worms1 pret5d+ t !y d n give ! sub/ance or body ( ,m]cury1 b only its v]tue4 ,b ?is gross ,prep>ation is no bett] ?an if !y _h m9i/r$ ! runn+ ,m]cury x self4 ,nei!r h ,i ev] se5 t ! use ( ,m]curius dulcis1 or ( ! gray col\r$ wat] 0 second$ ) good success 9 kill+ ( ! ,worms4 ,b x is cr$ible1 t x may be done by yell[ or r$ precipitate1 9 reg>d ( its /rong op]ation4 ,b :o w\ld be su* an ,enemy to 8 ,*ild1 z to plague & torture x ) su* a hurtful & mur!r+ m$ic9e2 especially !re be+ o!r m$ic9es to be _h1 :i* d no h>m to ! *ildr51 z is to be f\nd 9 iron or /eel1 & ! sweet oyl ( vitriol4 ,& s mu* ( ! abuse ( ,m]cury3 ,i hope x w be a good w>n+ unto _m1 s t !y w n s easily billet su* a tyrannical gue/ 9 any ones h\se1 :]eby ! ru9e !re( ( necessity mu/ foll[4 ,& t cure des]ve? no praise at all1 :]eby "o memb] is cur$ ) ! hurt ( two or ?ree o!r memb]s4 ,z we see by ! ,pox1 :5 "o infect$ memb] is cur$ by ,m]cury1 & t b half1 & n firm at all1 t all ! re/ ( ! body is endang]$ !reby = ! future4 ,& !re=e x w\ld be mu* bett] t su* crude horse-physick might be sev]$ f good m$icam5ts1 & su* us$ in/ead ( !m1 z may firmly1 safely1 & )\t prejudice to o!r p>ts p]=m ! cure1 ( :i* k9d sev]al are taught 9 ?is book4 ,b 9 case t y h ,pati5ts1 :i* h be5 spoil$ by su* an ill-prep>$ ,m]cury1 !n !re is no bett] rem$y to re/ore !m1 ?an by m$ic9es made ( metals1 :]e) ,m]cury ha? great aff9ity1 z ( gold & silv]3 = :5 !y are (t5 us$1 !y attract ! ,m]cury out ( all ! memb]s1 & c>ry x along ) !m out ( ! body1 & s d rid ! body !re(4 ,b ext]nally ! precipitat$ ,m]cury may m safely be us$1 ?an int]nally1 9 case !re be no?+ else to be _h1 viz4 to corrode or eat away ! pr\d fle% out ( a w\nd4 ,b if in/ead ( x !re %\ld be us$ ! corrosive oyl ( ,antimony1 ,vitriol1 ,allome or common salt x w\ld be bett]1 & ! cure mu* ! spe$i]2 & x w\ld be bett] yet1 t 9 ! beg9n+ good m$icam5ts 7 us$ to fre% w\nds1 & n by c>elesness to r$uce !m to t ill condition1 t aft]w>ds by pa9ful corrosives !y mu/ be tak5 away4 ,b su* a ,m]cury w\ld s]ve be/ ( all = s\ldi]s1 begg]s1 & *ildr5 t g to s*ool2 = if x be /rew$ ^u ! head ( *ildr51 or into _! cloa!s1 no l\se w abide !re any long]4 ,9 :i* case ,m]cury mu/ by 8 prep>ation n be made r$1 b onely yell[1 & x mu/ be us$ w>ily1 & n be /rew$ on too ?ick1 le/ ! fle% be corrod$1 :i* w\ld be ! occasion ( great mis*ief4 ,( ,aqua =tis4 ,out ( ,salt nitre & vitriol1 tak+ ( ea* a l quantity 7or if ! wat] is to be n altoge!r s /rong7 two p>ts ( vitriol to "o "p ( salt nitre1 a wat] di/ill$ is good to dissolve metals !re)1 & to sep>ate !m f "o ano!r2 z gold f silv]1 & silv] f gold1 :i* 9 ! f\r? "p punctually %all be taught4 ,! ,aqua =tis s]ve? also = _m o!r ,*ymical op]ations to dissolve & fit metals !reby1 t !y may be r$uc$ ! easi] into m$icam5ts3 b because ! _s ( salt nitre & ,aqua =tis are almo/ all "o1 & h l op]ations3 = if ! ,aqua =tis be dephlegm$ & rectifi$1 y may p]=m ! same op]ations ) x1 :i* possibly may be p]=m$ ) ! _s ( salt nitre2 & on ! o!r side ! _s ( salt nitre w d all t c be done ) ! ,aqua =tis1 :]e( 9 ! f\r? ,"p %all be spok5 m at l>ge4 ,n[ ,i "k well t ignorant laborators 7:i* d all _! "w accord+ to cu/ome1 )\t div+ any fur!r into ! ,nature ( ?+s1 w c\nt me an ,h]etick 7because ,i tea*1 t ! ,aqua =tis made ( vitriol & salt nitre is ( ! same nature & condition ) ! _s ( salt nitre1 :i* is made )\t vitriol7 say+ t ! ,aqua =tis do? p>take likewise ( ! _s ( vitriol1 because vitriol also is us$ 9 ! prep>ation ( x4 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t al?\gh vitriol be us$ 9 ! prep>ation ( x1 yet = all t 9 ! di/ill+1 no?+ or b v little ( its _s comes ov] ) ! _s ( salt nitre1 & t by s small a heat x _c rise s high1 z ! _s ( salt nitre do?3 & ! vitriol is add$ onely !re=e unto ! salt nitre t x may h9d] its melt+ toge!r1 & s ! m facilitate its go+ into a _s4 ,& ! m to be conv9c$ ( ?is tru?1 ! unbeliev+ may add to su* _s ( salt nitre1 z is made by x self1 a little ( oyl ( vitriol likewise made by x self1 & try to dissolve silv] guild$ ) x1 & he w f9d t 8 _s ( salt nitre by ! _s ( vitriol is made unfit to make a sep]ation2 = x preye? notably ^u ! gold1 :i* is n done by ,aqua =tis4 ,( ! sulphuris$ _s ( salt nitre4 ,!re may also be made a _s ( salt nitre ) sulphur1 :i* is /ill 9 use ) _m1 viz4 !y take a /rong e>!n retort1 :i* ha? a pipe at ! top1 & fa/5 x into a furnace1 & hav+ put salt nitre into x1 !y let x melt1 & !n ?r\gh ! pipe !y ?r[ peeces ( sulphur ( ! bigness ( a pea1 "o aft] ano!r1 :i* be+ k9dl$1 toge!r ) ! nitre do? yield a _s call$ by "s _s ( salt nitre1 & by o!rs oyl ( sulphur1 b falsely2 = x is nei!r ( bo?1 9 reg>d t metals _c be dissolv$ !re) z !y are done ) o!r _s ( salt nitre or sulphur2 nei!r is !re any great use = x 9 physick1 & if x 7 good = any ,*ymical op]ations1 by ! help ( my di/ill+ in/rum5t might easily be made & 9 great quantity1 ,n4,b4 ,b if salt nitre be mix$ ) sulphur 9 due proportion1 & 9 ! fir/ furnace be ca/ ^u quick coles1 !n all w be burnt1 & a /rong _s come? ov]1 ^: v]tue is ne$less "h to describe2 b m %all be m5tion$ ( x 9 ano!r place4 ,( ! ,clissus4 ,among ! ,physitians ( ?is latt] age1 !re is m5tion made ( ano!r _s1 :i* !y make ( ,antimony1 ,sulphur1 & salt nitre1 a l quantity tak5 ( ea*1 :i* !y call ,clissus1 & :i* !y h 9 high e/eem1 & n )\t cause1 because x c d mu* good1 if x be well prep>$4 ,! inv5tor1 = ! mak+ !re( us$ a retort ) a pipe1 z 0 m5tion$ by ! sulphuriz$ _s ( salt nitre1 ?r\gh :i* pipe he ?rew 9 8 mixture4 ,& x is a good way if no bett] be kn[n3 b if ! ,au?or _h kn[n my inv5tion & way ( di/ill+1 ,i d\bt n b he w\ld h set aside 81 t ha? a nose or pipe retort1 & made use ( m9e4 ,! mat]ials inde$ are good1 b n ! weight or proportion2 = to :at purpose s great a quantity ( sulphur1 x be+ n able to burn away all ) s small a quantity ( salt nitre4 ,& if x do? n burn away1 b only sublime /op ! neck ( ! retort1 :]eby ! di/illation is h9d]$1 h[ c x !n yield any v]tue8 ,!re=e y ought to take n s mu* sulphur1 b only su* a quantity z w s]ve to k9dle ! salt nitre1 viz4 to i4 ( salt nitre f\r drams ( sulphur3 b because ,antimony also is "o ( ! +r$i5ts1 :i* ha? likewise mu* sulphur 7= !re is no ,antimony s pure1 b x conta9e? mu* combu/ible sulphur1 z 9 ! f\r? "p ( ?is book %all be prov$37 !re=e x is ne$less to add s mu* sulphur unto ,antimony1 to make x burn1 because x ha? en\gh ( x self4 ,& !re=e ,i w set d[n my composition1 :i* ,i f\nd to be bett] ?an ! fir/4 ,take ,antimony i4 salt nitre ij4 sulphur iij4 ! mat]ials mu/ be made into small p[d] & well mix$1 & at once ca/ 9 ij4 !re(1 & !re w come ov] a sulphure\s acid _s ( ,antimony1 :i* w mix x self ) ! wat]1 :i* ha? be5 put be=e 9 ! receiv]2 :i* aft] ! di/illation is f9i%$ mu/ be tak5 out & kept close = its use4 ,x is a v good diaphoretick 7or sweat provok+7 m$ic9e especially 9 feav]s1 ! plague1 epilepsie1 & all o!r diseases1 ^: cure mu/ be p]=m$ by sweat+4 ,! ,caput ,mortuum may be sublim$ into flores 9 t furnace1 :i* is describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p4 ,( ! ,t>t>is$ _s ( nitre4 ,9 ! v same mann] !re may also be di/ill$ a good sweat-provok+ _s out ( salt nitre & ,t>t>1 a l quantity tak5 ( ea*1 :i* is v good to be us$ 9 ! plague & malignant feav]s4 ,! ,caput ,mortuum is a good melt+ p[d] = to r$uce ! calxes ( metals !re)2 or else y may let x dissolve 9 a moi/ place to oyl ( ,t>t>4 ,( ! ,t>t>is$ _s ( ,antimony4 ,a mu* bett] _s yet may be made ( ,t>t>1 salt nitre1 & ,antimony1 a l quantity be+ tak5 ( ea* & made into f9e p[d]1 & mix$ well toge!r1 :i* ?\gh x be n s pleasant to take1 is !re=e n to be despis$4 ,= n only 9 ! plague & feav]s1 b also 9 all ob/ructions & corruptions ( blood x may be us$ ) admiration ( its spe$y help4 ,! ,caput ,mortuum may be tak5 out1 & melt$ 9 a crucible1 & x w yield a ,regulus1 ! use :]e( is describ$ 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,out ( ! scoria or dross a r$ ,t9cture may be extract$ ) _s ( w9e1 :i* is v useful 9 _m diseases4 ,b be=e y extract ) _s ( w9e1 y may get a r$ lixivium out ( x ) sweet wat]1 :i* lixivium may be us$ ext]nally = to m5d ! faults ( ! sk9 & to free x f scabb9ess4 ,^u ?is lixivium if y p\r ,v9eg> or any o!r acid _s1 !re w precipitate a r$ p[d]1 :i* if x be edulcorat$ & dry$ may be us$ 9 physick4 ,x is call$ by "s sulphur auratum diaphoreticum3 b x is no ,diaphoretick1 b make? /rong vomits1 & s 9 case ( necessity1 :5 y h no bett] m$ic9e at h&1 x may be us$ = a vomitory f #f1 #g1 #i1 #aj1 #ae4 ,also out ( ! scoria !re may be extract$ a fair ,sulphur ) ! _s ( ur9 & di/ill$ ov] ! ,limbeck1 :i* is v good = all diseases ( ! lungs4 ,( ,/one-coles4 ,if y mix /one-coales ) a l quantity ( salt nitre1 & di/ill !m1 y w get an admirable _s & good to be us$ outw>dly2 = x cleanse? & consolidate? w\nds exce$+ly1 & !re w also come ov] a metallical v]tue 9 ! =m ( a r$ p[d]1 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ f ! _s1 & kept = its use4 ,b if y ca/ 9 /one-coles alone by !mselves1 & di/ill !m1 !re w come ov] n only a %>p _s1 b also a hot & blood r$ oyl1 :i* do? p[]fully dry & heal all runn+ ulc]s2 especially x w heal a scald head bett] ?an any o!r m$ic9e1 & x do? consume also all moi/ & spongi\s excresc5cies 9 ! sk91 :]e ev] !y be3 b if y sublime /one-coles 9 ! furnace describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p1 !re comes ov]1 an acid metallical _s1 & a great deal ( black light flores1 :i* sudd5ly /an* ble$+1 & us$ 9 plai/]s1 are z good z o!r metallical flores4 ,( ! ,sulphure\s _s ( salt nitre or ,aqua =tis4 ,if y take "o "p ( sulphur1 two p>ts ( nitre1 & ?ree p>ts ( vitriol1 & di/ill !m1 y w get a graduat+ ,aqua =tis1 :i* smelle? /rongly ( sulphur2 = ! sulphur is made volatile by ! salt nitre & vitriol4 ,x is bett] = sep>at+ ( metals1 ?an ! common ,aqua =tis4 ,if silv] be put 91 x gr[e? black1 b n fix$2 "s ( x p\r$ into a solution ( silv] a great deal ( black calx w precipitate1 b do? n abide ! tryal4 ,y may also ab/ract a /rong sulphure\s volatile _s f x1 :i* ha? l v]tue z well int]nally z ext]nally = ba!s1 & may be us$ l unto a volatile _s ( ,vitriol or ,allome4 ,( ! ,nitr\s _s ( ,ars5ick4 ,if y take :ite ,ars5ick & pure salt nitre ( ea* a l quantity gr\nd into f9e p[d]1 & di/ill !m1 y w get a blew _s1 :i* is v /rong1 b no wat] mu/ be put into ! receiv]1 else x w\ld turn :ite1 = ! ,ars5ick1 f :i* ! blew come?1 is precipitat$ by ! wat]4 ,?is _s dissolve? & graduate? copp] z :ite z silv]1 & make? x malleable b n fix$4 ,! rema9+ ,caput ,mortuum make? ! copp] :ite1 if x be cem5t$ !re)1 b v brittle & unmalleable1 b h[ to get good silv] out ( ,as5ick & ) pr(it1 y %all f9d 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,9 physick ! blew _s s]ve? = all corrod+ cancr\s sores1 :i* if !y be ano9t$ !re)1 w be kill$ !reby1 & made fit = heal+4 ,to make a _s ( ,sulphur1 crude ,t>t> & ,salt nitre4 ,if y gr9d toge!r "o "p ( ,sulphur1 two p>ts ( ,crude ,t>t>1 & f\r p>ts ( salt nitre1 & di/ill x ,philosoph]-l1 y w get a mo/ admirable _s1 :i* c play 8 "p bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy4 ,i w n advise any body to di/ill x 9 a retort2 = ?is mixture1 if x gr[e? w>m f b5ea?1 x fulm9ate? l ,gunp[d]2 b if x be k9dl$ f above1 x do? n fulm9ate1 b onely burne? away l a quick fire2 metals may be melt$ & r$uc$ !reby4 ,to make a _s out ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 ,sulphur1 & ,salt-nitre4 ,if y take "o "p ( salt ( ,t>t>1 & "o "p & a half ( ,sulphur1 ) ?ree p>ts ( salt nitre1 & gr9d !m toge!r1 y w h a commposition1 :i* fulm9ate? l ,aurum fulm9ans1 & ! same also 7aft] ! same mann] z above ha? be5 taught ) gold7 may be di/ill$ into flores & spirits1 :i* are n )\t special ,v]tue & ,op]ation4 ,= ! corruption ( "o ?+ is ! g5]ation ( ano!r4 ,h[ to make a _s ( saw-du/1 sulphur & salt nitre4 ,if y make a mixture ( "o "p ( ,saw-du/ made ( ,tilia or ,l9d5-wood1 & two p>ts ( good sulphur1 & n9e p>ts ( purifi$ & well dry$ salt nitre1 & ca/ x 9 by little & little1 !re w come ov] an acid _s1 :i* may be us$ outw>dly1 = to cleanse w\nds t are unclean4 ,b if y mix ) ?is composition m9]als or metals made into f9e p[d]1 & !n ca/ x 9 & di/ill x1 !re w come n only a p[]ful metallical _s1 b also a good quantity ( flores1 accord+ to ! nature ( ! m9]al1 :i* are ( no small v]tue3 = ! m9]als & metals are by ?is quick fire de/roy$ & r$uc$ to a bett] condition1 :]e( _m ?+s might be writt53 b x is n good to reveal all ?+s4 ,consid] ?is s5t5ce ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,x is impossible to de/roy )\t a flame1 ,! combu/ible ,sulphur ( ! ,calx1 :i* ! digg$ ,m9e do? doe4 ,also fusible m9]als & metals may n only be melt$1 !re)1 b also cupellat$ 9 a mom5t ^u a ,table 9 ! h& or 9 a nut-%ell2 :]eby s+ul> pro(s ( o>es & metals may be made1 & mu* bett]1 ?an ^u a ,cupel1 :]e( fur!r 9 ! f\r? "p ( ?is book4 ,"h is op5$ unto u a gate to high ?+s2 if entrance be grant$ unto u1 we %all ne$ no m books to look = ! ,art 9 !m4 ,to make metallical spirits & flores by ! help ( salt-nitre & l9n5 clo?4 ,if metals be dissolv$ 9 _! appropriat$ ,m5/ruums1 & 9 ! solution 7:]e9 a due proportion ( salt nitre mu/ be dissolv$7 f9e l9n5 rags be dipt & dry$1 y h a prep>$ metal1 :i* may be k9dl$1 & 7z x 0 m5tion$ above conc]n+ ! saw-du/7 ?r\gh ! burn+ away & consum+ ( _! sup]flu\s sulphur1 ! m]curial sub/ance ( ! metal is manife/$4 ,& aft] ! di/illation is end$1 y w f9d a s+ul> purifi$ calx1 :i* by rubb+ col\re? o!r metals1 z t ( gold do? guild silv]1 t ( silv] silv]e? ov] copp]1 & copp] calx make? iron look l copp]1 c4 :i* col\r+ ?\gh x _c br+ any great pr(it1 yet at lea/ = to %ew ! possibility1 ,i ?\ght x n amiss to describe x2 & p]*ance some?+ m may be hid 9 x1 :i* is n giv5 to e "o to "k4 ,( ,gun-p[d]4 ,( ?is mis*iev\s composition & diabolical abuse ( ,gunp[d] mu* might be writt53 b because ?is pres5t _w take? only delight 9 %$d+ innoc5t blood1 & _c endure t unrighte\s ?+s %\ld be reprov$1 good ?+s prais$1 !re=e x is be/ to be sil5t1 & to let e "o answ] = himself1 :5 ! "t come? t we %all give an acc\nt ( our /ew>d%ip1 :i* p]haps is n f> (f2 & !n !re w be made a sep>ation ( good & bad1 by him t trye? ! he>t1 ev5 z gold is ref9d 9 ! fire f its dross4 ,& !n x w be se5 :at ,*ri/ians we h be54 ,we d all be> ! "n1 b d n approve our selves to be su* by our works2 e "o ?9ke? himself bett] ?an o!rs1 & = a words sake :i* "o und]/&e? o!rwise1 or takes 9 ano!r s5se ?an ! o!r 7& ?\gh x be no po9t1 :]eon salvation do? dep5d7 "o curse? & condemne? ano!r & p]secute? "o ano!r unto dea?1 :i* ,*ri/ nev] taught u to d1 b r did e>ne/ly comm& u t we %\ld love "o ano!r1 rew>d evil ) good1 & n good ) evil1 z n[ a dayes e :]e !y use to d2 e "o /&e? ^u 8 reputation1 b ! honor ( ,god & 8 comm& are 9 no repute1 b are trampl$ "u foot1 & ,lucif]s pride1 va9 ambition1 & ,ph>isaical hypocrisie or %ew ( hol9ess1 ha? s f> got ! upp]-h& ) ! le>n$1 t none w leave 8 contumacy or /ubbornness1 or rec$e a little f 8 op9ion1 al?\gh ! :ole _w %\ld be turn$ upside d[n !reby4 ,are n ^! f9e ,*ri/ians8 ,by _! fruit y %all "k !m1 & n by _! words4 ,woolves are n[ clo!d ) %eeps sk9s1 s t none ( !m almo/ are to be f\nd1 & yet ! de$s & works ( ,woolves are e :]e extant4 ,all good mann]s are turn$ into bad1 wom5 turn m51 & m5 wom5 9 _! fa%ion & behavi\r1 contr>y to ! in/itution & ord9ance ( ,god & ,nature4 ,9 brief1 ! _w goe? on crut*es4 ,if ,h]aclitus & ,democritus %\ld n[ behold ?is pres5t _w1 !y w\ld f9d exce$+ great cause = _! lam5t+ & laugh+ at x4 ,& !re=e x is no m>vel1 t ,god s5t su* a t]rible sc\rge z gun-p[d] is ^u u2 & x is cr$ible1 t if ?is d n cause our am5dm5t1 t a worse w foll[1 viz4 ?und] & lightn+ fall+ d[n f ,heav51 :]eby ! _w %all be turn$ upside d[n = to make an end ( all pride1 self-love1 ambition1 deceit & vanity4 ,= :i* ! :ole ,creation do? wait1 f]v5tly desir+ to be deliv]$ f ! bondage !re(4 ,n[ ?is prep>ation1 :i* is ! mo/ hurtful poyson1 a t]ror unto all ! liv+1 is no?+ else b a fulm5 t]re/re d5\nc+ unto u ! wra? & com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,= ,*ri/ to judge ! _w is to come ) ?und]+ & lightn+3 & ?is e>?ly ?und] p]*ance is giv5 u = to put u 9 m9d & fe> ( t :i* is to come1 b ?is is n s mu* z ?\ght on by m51 :o prep>e x only = to plague & de/roy mank9d !re) 9 a mo/ cruel & abom9able mann]1 z e "o kn[e?4 ,= none c d5y b t !re is no nimbl] poyson1 ?an ?is gunp[d]4 ,x is writt5 ( ! ,basiliske1 t he kille? man only by 8 look1 :i* a man may avoid1 & !re are b few 7if any at all7 ( !m f\nd3 b ?is poyson is n[ prep>$ & f\nd e :]e4 ,h[ (t5 do? x fall out1 t a place :]e9 ?is p[d] is kept is /rick5 ) ?und] z ) its l1 9 s mu* t all ?+s above x are 9 a mom5t de/roy$1 & c>ry$ up into ! air8 ,also 9 sieges1 :5 an ,ordnance is dis*>g$1 or ,m9es bl[n up1 all :om x lays hold on1 are sudd5ly kill$1 & mo/ mis]ably de/roy$4 ,:at nimbl] poyson !n c\ld !re be inv5t$8 ,i believe !re is none1 :o w n ackn[l$ge x to be su*4 ,& see+ t ! anci5t ,philosoph]s & ,*ymi/s 7 always ( op9ion1 t ! great] ! poyson is1 ! bett] m$ic9e may be made ( x1 aft] x is fre$ f ! poyson1 :i* ) u _! po/]ity is prov$ true by _m exp]i5ces2 z we see by ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 ,m]cury1 & ! l m9]als1 :i* )\t prep>ation are me] poyson1 b by due prep>ation may be turn$ into ! be/ & mo/ effectual m$icam5ts1 :i* ?\gh n e "o c compreh5d or believe1 yet ,*ymi/s "k x to be true1 & ! do+ ( x is no new ?+ to !m4 ,& because ,i treat 9 ?is second "p ( m$ic9al spirits1 & o!r good m$icam5ts1 & f9d+ t ?is :i* c be made out ( gunp[d]1 is none ( ! lea/1 ,i w\ld n omit 9 "s measure1 & z f> z lawfully may be done1 to set d[n its prep>ation3 :i* is ?us p]=m$4 ,h[ to make a _s ( ,gunp[d]4 ,y\r di/ill+ vessel be+ made w>m1 & a great receiv] ) sweet wat] 9 x1 be+ apply$ to x )\t lut+1 put a di% ) gunp[d]1 conta9+ ab\t #ab4 or #ae4 gra9s a piece1 "o aft] ano!r into x2 9 ! same mann] z above 0 taught to d ) gold4 ,= if y %\ld put 9 too mu* ( x at once1 x w\ld cause too mu* w9d & break ! receiv]4 ,z soon z y h conveigh$ x into ! vessel1 %ut ! door1 & ! gunp[d] w k9dle1 & give a bla/ t x make? ! receiv] /ir1 & a :ite mi/ or /eam w come ov] into ! receiv]4 ,z soon z ! p[d] is burnt1 y may ca/ 9 m be=e ! mi/ is settl$1 because else ! di/ill+ ( x w\ld co/ too mu* "t1 & s y may cont9ue to d until y h _s en\gh4 ,!n let ! fire g out1 & ! furnace gr[ cool1 & !n take (f ! receiv]1 p\r ! _s ) ! wat] t 0 p\r$ 9 be=e 7! flores be+ fir/ e :]e wa%$ (f ) x7 out ( ! receiv] into a glass body1 & rectifie x 9 a ,b4 ?r\gh a limbeck1 & !re w come ov] a muddy wat]1 ta/+ & smell+ ( sulphur3 :i* y mu/ keep4 ,9 ! glass body y w f9d a :ite salt1 :i* y are to keep likewise4 ,take out ! ,caput ,mortuum1 :i* rema9$ 9 ! di/ill+ vessel1 & looks l gray salt1 calc9e x 9 a cov]$ crucible1 t x turn :ite1 b n t x melt2 & ^u ?is burnt or calc9$ salt1 p\r y\r /9k+ wat]1 :i* came ov] ?r\gh ! limbeck1 & dissolve ! calc9$ :ite salt ) x1 & ! feces :i* w n dissolve ca/ away4 ,filtre ! solution1 & p\r x ^u ! :ite salt1 :i* rema9$ 9 ! glass body1 f :i* ! sulphure\s _s 0 ab/ract$ be=e1 & put ! glass body 7) a limbeck lut$ ^u x7 into s&1 & ab/ract ! sulphure\s wat] f x1 :i* w be yell[i%1 & smell m ( sulphur ?an x did be=e4 ,?is wat] if x be ab/ract$ f ! salt sev]al times1 w turn :ite1 almo/ l unto milk1 & ta/ no m ( sulphur1 b be pleasant & sweet4 ,x is v good = ! diseases ( ! lungs4 ,also x do? guild silv]1 be+ ano9t$ !re)1 al?\gh n firmly1 & by dige/ion x may be rip5$ & r$uc$ into a bett] m$ic9e4 ,! salt :i* rema9$ 9 ! glass body1 urge ) a /rong fire1 su* z w make ! s&1 :]e9 ! glass /&e? r$ hot1 & !re w sublime a :ite salt into ! limbeck1 9 ta/e almo/ l unto salt ,armoniack1 b 9 ! mid/ ( ! glass body1 y w f9d ano!r1 :i* is yell[i%1 ( a m9]al ta/e & v hot ^u ! tongue4 ,! sublim$ salts1 z well ! :ite :i* did asc5d into ! limbeck1 z ! yell[1 :i* rema9$ 9 ! glass body are good to be us$ 9 ! plague1 malignant feav]s & o!r diseases1 :]e sweat+ is requir$2 = !y d mightily provoke sweat+1 !y com=t & d cleanse ! /oma*1 & cause sometimes g5tle /ools4 ,b :at fur!r may be done 9 ,physick ) x1 ,i d n "k yet4 ,9 ,al*ymy x is also ( use1 :i* do? n belong to ?is place4 ,^u ! rema9+ salt :i* did n sublime y may p\r ra9 wat]1 & dissolve x !re 9 ! glass body1 7if x be :ole /ill7 else if x be brok51 y may take out ! salt dry1 & dissolve & filtre & coagulate x aga91 & !re w be sep>at$ a great deal ( fces4 ,?is purifi$ salt1 :i* w look yell[i%1 melt 9 a cov]$ crucible1 & x w turn q blood r$1 & z hot z fire ^u ! tongue1 :i* ) fre% wat] y mu/ dissolve aga91 & !n filtre & coagulate2 by :i* op]ation x w be made pure & cle>1 & ! solution is q gre5 be=e x be coagulat$1 & z fi]y z ! r$ salt 0 be=e its dissolution4 ,?is grass gre5 solution be+ coagulat$ aga9 into a r$ fi]y salt1 may be melt$ aga9 9 a clean & /rong crucible1 & x w be mu* m r$ & fi]y4 ,n4 ,b4 ,& x is to be admir$ t 9 ! melt+ ( x _m fire sp>ks d fly f x1 :i* d n k9dle or take fire1 z o!r sp>ks ( coals or wood use to d4 ,?is well purifi$ r$ salt be+ laid 9 a cold & moi/ place1 w dissolve into a blood r$ oyl1 :i* 9 dige/ion dissolve? gold & leave? ! silv]3 ?is solution may be coagulat$1 & kept = use 9 ,al*imy4 ,!re may also a preti\s ,t9cture be extract$ out ( x ) alcoliz$ _s ( w9e1 :i* ,t9cture guilde? silv]1 b n firmly4 ,& z = use 9 ,physick1 x ought to be kept z a great ,treasure4 ,b if ! r$ fi]y salt be extract$ ) _s ( w9e be=e gold be dissolv$ !re)1 x w yield likewise a fair r$ ,t9cture1 b n s effectual 9 ,physick z t unto :i* gold is joyn$4 ,& ?is ,t9cture c also fur!r be us$ 9 ,al*ymy1 :i* belonge? n hi!r1 because we only speak ( m$icam5ts4 ,( ! use ( ! ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture made ( ,gunp[d]4 ,?is ,t9cture :e!r ) or )\t gold1 made out ( ! r$ salt1 is "o ( ! *iefe/ t ,i "k to make1 if y g b rightly to "w1 & prep>e x well2 = x purifie? & cleanse? ! blood mightily1 & provoke? also p[]fully sweat & ur9e2 s t x may safely & ) great b5efit be us$ 9 ! ,plague1 ,feav]s1 ,epilepsy1 ,scurvy1 9 ,melan*olia ,hypo*ondriaca1 9 ! ,g\t1 ,/one1 & ! sev]al k9ds ( !m2 z also 9 all ob/ructions ( ! ,sple5 & ,liv]1 & 9 all diseases ( ! ,lungs1 & x is to be admire t ( su* a hurtful ?+ su* a good m$ic9e c be prep>$4 ,!re=e x w\ld be mu* bett] to prep>e good m$icam5ts ( x1 to re/ore ! poor diseas$ to heal? !re)1 ?an to de/roy ) x ^? t are :ole & s\nd4 ,i "k a ,*ymi/1 t sp5t mu* "t & co/ to se>* ?is poyson\s dragon1 ?9k+ to make ! univ]sal m$ic9e or /one ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s out ( x4 ,especially because he saw1 t s _m /range *anges ( col\rs appe>$1 :]e( m5tion is made by ! ,philosoph]s :5 !y discribe _! m$ic9e & ! prep>ation !re(4 ,! ,dragons blood1 ,virg9s milk1 ,gre5 & ,r$ ,lyon1 ,black black] ?an ,black1 ,:ite :it] ?an ,:ite & ! l1 m ne$less "h to relate1 :i* easily may p]swade a cr$ul\s man z x hapn$ also unto him4 ,b aft]w>d he f\nd1 t ?is subject 9 :i* he put s mu* confid5ce1 0 lepr\s & n pure en\gh1 & t x is impossible to make t t+5t /one ( x1 = to exalt m5 & metals1 & s 0 glad to be cont5t$ ) a good p>ticul> m$ic9e & to commit ! re/ unto ,god4 ,& s mu* ( t poyson\s dragon1 gunp[d]3 b t !re is ano!r & m pur] dragon1 :]e( ! ,philosoph]s s (t5 made m5tion1 ,i d n d5y2 = nature is mighty ri*1 & c\ld reveal to u _m arcana by ,gods p]mission3 ,b because we look only = great honor & ri*es1 & neglect ! poor1 !re is good reason :y su* ?+s rema9 hidd5 f wick$ & ungodly m54 ,to make spirits & flores ( ,nitre & ,coals4 ,if y di/ill ,nitre 7well purifi$ f its sup]flu\s salt7 mix$ ) good coals1 ! ,egyptian ,sun bird do? burn away1 & out ( x do? sweat a s+ul> wat]1 useful = m5 & metals4 ,its burnt a%es are l unto calc9$ ,t>t>1 & = ! purg+ ( metals n to be despis$4 ,to make flores & spirits ( fl9ts1 cry/als or s&1 by add+ ( coals & salt nitre to !m4 ,take "o "p ( fl9ts or s&1 & ?ree p>ts ( ,l9d5 coals1 ) six p>ts ( good salt nitre mix$ well toge!r1 & ca/ ( x 91 & ! combu/ible sulphur ( ! fl9ts w be k9dl$ by ! pi]c+ & vehem5t fire ( ! salt nitre1 & make? a sep>ation1 c>ry+ ov] ) x "p !re(1 :i* x turne? into spirits & flores1 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ by filtr+4 ,! _s ta/e? z if x _h be5 made ( salt ( ,t>t> & fl9ts1 & is ( ! same nature & condition2 & ! rema9+ ,caput ,mortuum also yielde? su* an oyl or liquor 9 all l unto t1 & !re=e its condition is n describ$ "h1 b y may f9d x :]e ,i %all treat ( ! _s made ( salt ( t>t> by add+ ( fl9ts4 ,to make a _s & oyl out ( ,talck ) salt nitre4 ,take "o "p ( ,talck made into f9e p[d]1 & ?ree p>ts ( ,l9d5-coals1 mixe !m ) five or six p>ts ( good salt nitre1 ca/ 9 ( t mixture "o spoonful aft] ano!r1 & !re w come ov] a _s & a few flores1 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ z ha? be5 taught above conc]n+ fl9ts4 ,! _s is n unlike unto ! _s ( s&3 ! ,caput ,mortuum1 :i* looks greyi%1 mu/ be well calc9$ 9 a crucible1 s t x melt1 & !n p\r x out1 & x w yield a :ite transp>5t ,mass1 l z fl9ts & cry/als d1 :i* 9 a cold moi/ cell> w turn to a ?ick liquor1 fatt] 9 ! h&l+ ?an ! oyl ( s&4 ,x is some?+ %>p l unto oyl ( ,t>t>2 x cleanse? ! ,sk91 ,hair & ,nails1 & makes !m :ite2 ! _s may be us$ inw>dly = to provoke sweat & ur9e3 ext]nally us$1 x cleanse? w\nds1 & heale? all mann] ( scabs 9 ! body out ( h&4 ,:at fur!r may be done ) x1 ,i d n "k yet3 ,b h[ to br+ ,talck1 pebles1 & ! l /ony ?+s to t pass1 t !y may be dissolv$ ) _s ( w9e & r$uc$ into good m$icam5ts %all be taught 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,to make a _s1 flores1 & oyl out ( ,t94 ,if y mix two p>ts ( ! fil+s ( ,t91 ) "o "p ( good salt nitre1 & ca/ x 91 z y 7 taught to d ) o!r ?+s1 !n ! sulphur ( ,t9 w k9dle ! salt nitre1 & make a flame1 z if x 7 done ) common sulphur1 :]eby a sep>ation is made1 s t "o "p ( ! ,t9 come? ov] 9 flores & _s1 & ! re/ /aye? beh9d1 :i* if x be tak5 out1 "s ( x 9 a moi/ place w turn into a liquor or oyl1 :i* ext]nally may be us$ ) good success 9 all ulc]s = to cleanse !m4 ,x ha? also ! v]tue1 if x be p]t95tly apply$ to graduate & exalt wond]fully all ! col\rs ( vegetables & animals1 :i* w\ld be useful = dy]s4 ,! _s ( x mightily provoke? sweat+3 ! flores be+ edulcorat$ & us$ 9 plai/]s1 d dry & heal v spe$ily4 ,to make a _s1 flores & a liquor out ( ,z9ck4 ,9 l mann] z ha? be5 taught ) ,t91 y may also proce$ ) ,z9ck1 & x w yield a good quantity ( flores1 & also a _s & oyl1 almo/ ( ! same v]tues ) ^? made ( ,t93 & ^! flores correct$ ) salt nitre1 are bett] ?an ^? :i* are taught to be made by !mselves 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! book4 ,to make a _s1 flores & oyl ( ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,mix two p>ts ( salt nitre ) "o "p ( lapis calam9>is & ca/ x 91 & x w yield a %>p _s v useful = sep>at+ ( metals1 & !re w come ov] also a few yell[ flores4 ,! re/ rema9+ beh9d is a d>k gre5 ,mass v fi]y ^u ! tongue1 l salt ( ,t>t>1 & if x be dissolv$ ) ra9 wat]1 yielde? a grass gre5 solution1 :i* be+ n pres5tly coagulat$ into salt1 ! gre5 sep>ate? x self f ! fix$ salt nitre1 & !re falle? to ! bottom a f9e r$ p[d]1 & if x be edulcorat$ & dry$1 & giv5 f "o gra9 to t5 or twelve x cause? g5tle /ools & easy vomits1 bett] ?an prep>$ ,antimony2 = lapis calam9>is & ,z9ck are ( ! nature ( ,gold1 z 9 ! f\r? "p %all be prov$3 ! :ite lixivium or lye1 f :i* ! gre5 is precipitat$1 may be coagulat$ into :ite salt1 l unto salt ( ,t>t>2 b if y coagulate ! gre5 solution1 be=e ! gre5 be sep>at$ f ! salt nitre1 !n y w get a v fair gre5 salt1 high 9 col\r & mu* m fi]y ?an salt ( ,t>t>1 :]eby special ?+s may be done 9 ,al*ymy1 :i* do? n belong hi!r4 ,& if y desire to make su* a gre5 salt = to use x 9 ,al*ymy1 y ne$ n take s mu* pa9s1 z fir/ to di/il a _s out ( ! mixture1 b take ?ree or f\r p>ts ( good salt nitre1 & mix x ) "o "p ( lapis calam9>is1 & let ?is mixture boyl toge!r 9 a w9d furnace1 till ! salt nitre be col\r$ gre5 by ! lapis calam9>is1 !n p\r x out & sep>ate ! gre5 goldi% salt f x1 & make su* good use ( x z y ?9k fit4 ,b if y w extract a good ,t9cture & m$ic9e1 make x into p[d]1 & extract x ) _s ( w9e1 & x w yield a blood r$ ,t9cture1 bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy ( good use4 ,fur!r y are to take notice1 t among all metals & m9]als1 :i* ,i "k 7except gold & silv]7 !re is none f\nd1 out ( :i* c be extract$ a gre5ness :i* is ( fire-pro(1 b only out ( lapis calam9>is1 :i* des]ves to be well consid]$ & fur!r ?\ght ^u4 ,to make a _s ( salt nitre1 sulphur & common salt4 ,take "o "p ( salt1 two p>ts ( sulphur1 & f\r p>ts ( salt nitre1 gr9d all toge!r1 & ca/ 9 "o spoonful aft] ano!r to di/il1 & x w yield a %>p yell[ _s1 :i* if x be put among common wat]1 s t ! wat] be n made too %>p ( x1 x is a good ba?1 good = _m diseases2 especially x heale? all scabs v sudd5ly4 ,! ,caput ,mortuum may also be dissolv$ 9 wat] & us$ among ba!s1 & x is good likewise1 b ! _s is p5etrat+1 & do? op]ate sudd5ly 9 %r9k+s & o!r defects ( ! n]ves2 ( su* k9d ( ba!s !re %all be spok5 m 9 ! ?ird "p4 ,also ! rema9+ fix$ yell[ salt is good to be us$ 9 ,al*ymy2 = x graduate? silv] by cem5t+4 ,to make a _s1 flores & oyl out ( salt nitre & ,regulus ,m>tis4 ,take "o "p ( ,regulus ,m>tis /ellatus 7made ( "o "p ( ,iron or ,/eel1 & ?ree p>ts ( ,antimony1 ^: prep>ation is describ$ 9 ! f\r? "p7 & ?ree p>ts ( pure salt nitre1 mix & gr9d all toge!r1 & ca/ x 9 by little & little to di/il1 & !re w come ov] a _s toge!r ) a :ite sublimate1 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ ) wat]1 z ha? be5 taught above ) o!r flores1 & bo? ! _s & ! flores are good to provoke sweat4 ,! rema9+ ,caput ,mortuum1 7z !y usually call x7 is n dead1 b full ( life & v]tue1 :]eby mu* good may be done bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy1 z foll[e?4 ,! rema9+ ,mass1 :i* looks :ite1 & is v %>p & fi]y 7if ! ,regulus h be5 pure1 if n1 !n x w look yell[i%7 may be edulcorat$ ) fre% wat]1 & x w yield a lixivium or lye 9 all ?+s l unto calc9$ ,t>t>1 b %>p] & pur]1 & may be us$ almo/ 9 all op]ations in/ead ( salt ( ,t>t> 7b fir/ ! ,regulus ,antimonii mu/ be precipitat$ f x by ! help ( wat]7 & aft]w>d x may be coagulat$ into salt & kept = its use2 ! edulcorat$1 z also t :i* 0 precipitat$ ) wat] is a :ite & f9e p[d]1 useful 9 ! plague1 feav]s1 & o!r diseases to provoke sweat+ !reby1 & may v safely be us$1 & al?\gh if x be giv5 9 a great] quantity ?an usual1 x causes "s vomits also1 yet = all t x do? no hurt4 ,x is easily tak5 because x ha? no ta/e4 ,x is giv5 to *ildr5 f #c1 #d1 to #ab4 gra9s3 to eld] folks f ss4 to ss4 !y "w successfully 9 all diseases1 :]e sweat+ is ne$ful4 ,?is ,antimonium ,diaphoreticum1 may also be melt$ into glass1 & s extract$ & dissolv$ ) _s ( salt1 & x may be prep>$ into sev]al good m$icam5ts3 & if all t :i* may be done ) x1 %\ld be describ$ at l>ge1 x w\ld require too mu* "t4 ,! lixivium1 if x be coagulat$1 ha? wond]ful v]tues1 s t if "o %\ld describe !m1 he w\ld h>dly be cr$it$ by any body1 because x is n made ( co/ly ?+s2 & truly ! life ( man is too %ort to f9d out by exp]i5ce all t lies hid 9 x3 & x w\ld be b a laugh+ matt] to a pr\d fool1 if "o %\ld reveal x3 !re=e x is bett] to keep c\nsel1 ?an to s[ /rife4 ,basilius ,val5t9us 9 8 ,triumphant ,*>iot ( ,antimony1 :]e he write? ( ! sign$ />1 h9t$ x suffici5tly1 b v few take notice ( x4 ,p>acelsus also1 "h & !re 9 8 books "u an unkn[n "n1 makes frequ5t m5tion ( x2 b its true prep>ation & use1 by reason ( ! un?ankful 0 nev] describ$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* = in/ruction ( ,good ,hone/ ,m5 we d "h m5tion4 ,be=e y edulcorate ! ,regulus 7made by fulm9ation7 y may extract ( x a good m$ic9al ,t9cture ) _s ( w9e1 & if y dissolve x ) _s ( salt1 !re w %oot a :ite foliat$ ,talck 9 all ?+s l unto ! ,m9]al ,talck3 :]e( a liquor may be made1 :i* col\re? ! sk9 v :ite1 b if ?is calx ( ,antimony1 be=e x be extract$ ) _s ( w9e or dissolv$ ) _s ( salt be made into f9e p[d]1 & expos$ to ! moi/ air1 x w dissolve into a fat liquor1 :i* ?\gh x be some?+ %>p1 yet do? no hurt to ! sk91 if x be us$ ) discretion1 b r cleanse? x m !n any o!r ?+1 & s x do? likewise to ! hair & nailes2 b z soon z ! liquor ha? be5 apply$ = t purpose1 x mu/ be wa%$ (f aga9 ) wat]1 le/ x d n onely take away ! gross & unclean sk91 b also "w ^u ! t5d] :ite sk9 & d hurt1 & !re=e ,i give w>n+1 t y use x discreetly3 = accord+ to ! old prov]b1 y may misuse ev5 t :i* else is good 9 x self4 ,if y put "s ( x into w>m wat] & ba? y\r self 9 x1 ! gross sk9 w peal (f all ! body1 s t y w almo/ seem to be ano!r body4 ,& ?is ba? also is good = _m diseases3 = x op5e? ! pores mightily1 & cleanse? all ! blood 9 ! body1 by draw+ _m ill humors out ( x1 :i* make? a man light & /rong1 especially if he be purg$ fir/1 be=e he use? ! ba?4 ,x is also good = ,melan*oly1 scurvy & leprosie1 especially :5 ! r$ ,t9cture drawn out ( x ) _s ( w9e1 be us$ besides4 ,x is also good to be us$ 9 a foot ba? = ^? t are tr\bl$ ) corns & o!r excresc5cies ^u _! feet1 or ) nailes t cut ! fle%2 = x s(t5e? !m & makes !m fit = cutt+1 & z tractable z wax4 ,= !re is no?+ kn[n "u ! ,sun1 :i* s(tne? m a h>d sk91 hair1 nailes & o!r excresc5cies1 ?an ?is oyl4 ,& ?is ,i did set d[n !re=e1 because ,i "k1 t _m are s torm5t$ !re)1 t !y _c well endure _! %oes ^u _! feet4 ,b if y coagulate ?is oyl into salt1 & melt x 9 a crucible1 & p[re x out into a flat brass bason1 t x fl[ at l>ge & may be brok51 !n y h ! be/ ,cau/icum1 to op5 ! sk9 )al :]e is ne$4 ,if y dissolve crude ,t>t> ) x & coagulate x aga91 y w get a salt :i* is us$ 9 _m ,*ymical op]ations2 & !re may be extract$ out ( x a blood r$ ,t9cture ) _s ( w9e1 :i* prove? v effectual aga9/ all ob/ructions4 ,also e combu/ible sulphur may be easily dissolv$ ) x1 & us$ among ba!s1 x acte? 8 "p admirably4 ,if any oyl ( spices be boyl$ !re)1 !n ! oyl w dissolve 9 x1 & !y turn toge!r to a balsome1 :i* do? m+le x self ) wat]1 & is good to be tak5 inw>dly = "s infirmities3 b wom5 ) *ild mu/ n m$dle ) x1 because x makes !m misc>ry4 ,b aft] _! deliv]y1 x is good to expel aft] bur!n & o!r reliques4 ,b if y boyl ,oleum ligni ,rhodii ) ?is liquor & rose wat] s long till ! oyl d incorporate ) ! liquor & wat]s & !n sep>ate ! wat]y sub/ance f x1 y w get a sope z :ite z sn[1 :i* may be us$ = to wa% ! h&s ) x1 & x do? smell v well4 ,y may also wa% ! head ) x2 = x /r5g!ne? ! bra9 & cleanse? ! head & hair4 ,?is sope may be di/ill$1 & x w yield a p5etrat+ oyl1 v good = ! s9ews & n]ves4 ,n[ z ?is liquor ( ,regulus ,antimonii s(tne? ! sk91 nailes1 hair1 fea!rs1 horns1 & ! l1 & dissolve? !m m ?an any ?+ 9 ! _w3 ,9 ! l mann] also x ha? p[] to dissolve n only metals1 b also ! h>de/ /ones1 b n 9 t mann] :i* is done by boyl+1 z 0 m5tion$ ( sulphur1 b aft] ano!r way1 :i* is n prop] = ?is place4 ,x suffice? t ,i h9t$ x4 ,! fi]y fix$ salt nitre may be dissolv$ ) _s ( salt or v9eg>1 & sublim$ into a ,t]ra foliata4 ,:at fur!r c be effect$ ) x1 do? n belong to ?is place1 & p]*ance "s :]e else m %all be spok5 ( x4 ,to di/il a ,butyrum out ( ,antimony1 ,salt & vitriol1 l unto t1 :i* is made out ( ,antimony & ,m]cury sublimate4 ,take "o "p ( crude ,antimony1 two p>ts ( common salt1 & f\r p>ts ( vitriol calc9$ :ite1 beat all to p[d] & mix !m well1 & s ca/ x 9 z y 7 taught to d ) o!r mat]ials1 & !re w come ov] a ?ick oyl ( ,antimony l butt]1 :i* may be rectifi$ l any o!r oyl1 t is made aft] ! common way ) ,m]cury sublimate1 & is also ! same ) x 9 use1 :i* use y may see 9 ! fir/ "p3 ! same also may be made bett] & 9 a great] quantity 9 ! furnace describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p1 & also ) less coals & "t by ! help ( ! op5 fire1 because x endure? great] heat ?an 9 ! second furnace4 ,to di/il ,butyrum ( ,ars5ick & ,orpim5t4 ,aft] ! same mann] z 0 taught ) ,antimony1 !re may also out ( ,ars5ick & ,auripigm5t toge!r ) salt & vitriol a ?ick oyl be di/ill$1 :i* n only outw>dly b also inw>dly is safe to be us$1 & may be s correct$1 t x %all be no?+ at all inf]ior 9 v]tue unto ! butyrum ,antimonii1 b r g beyond x3 :i* p]*ance w seem impossible to _m4 ,b he t kn[s ! nature & condition ( m9]als1 w n be a/oni%$ at my words1 b !y w be to him z a light 9 a d>k place4 ,to make a r>e _s ( vitriol4 ,if common vitriol be dissolv$ 9 wat]1 & y boyle granulat$ ,z9ck 9 x1 all ! metal & sulphur conta9$ 9 ! vitriol w precipitate on ! ,z9ck1 & ! solution w turn :ite1 ! precipitat$ matt] is no?+ else1 b iron1 copp]1 & sulphur1 :i* ! salt ( vitriol did conta91 & n[ is drawn f x by ! ,z9ck4 ,! reason :y ! metal precipitate? out ( ! salt ^u ! ,z9ck1 belonge? to ! f\r? "p1 :]e y w f9d x suffici5tly expla9$2 ,! :ite solution1 f :i* ! metallical matt] is sep>at$1 mu/ be coagulat$ to ! dryness ( salt1 & s by x self a _s di/ill$ ( x1 :i* rise? easily1 & is 9 ta/e & v]tue n unlike unto common oyl ( vitriol1 b only t ?is is a little pur] ?an ! common4 ,"h p]*ance _m may object3 y take ! gre5 f ! vitriol1 :i* ,p>acelsus do? n tea*1 b bids u to keep x4 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t ,i d n tea* "h to make ! sweet r$ oyl ( vitriol1 :]e( ,p>acelsus ha? writt51 b ! :ite acid oyl2 :i* is z good1 or r mu* bett] ?an ! common1 :i* is made ( ! common impure vitriol4 ,to :at purpose is x1 t y take gre5 vitriol to di/il1 :]eas ! gre5 do? n come ov]1 & al?\gh t gre5 %\ld come ov]1 :y %\ld t oyl be bett] ?an ! :ite8 = ! gre5 9 ! common vitriol is no?+ else b copp] & iron1 :i* ! salt wat] runn+ ?r\gh ! passages ( ,metals did dissolve & take into x self1 & z soon z su* a gre5 vitriol feele? ! fire1 ! gre5 turne? into r$1 :i* is no?+ else b a calc9$ iron or copp]1 :i* 9 ! r$uc+ by a /rong fire & by melt+ is made manife/4 ,p>acelsus ha? n taught u1 t we %\ld drive ov] ! gre5 by ! =ce ( ! fire into a r$ & sweet oyl1 b he ha? %ew$ u an o!r way1 :i* is f\nd out by few m51 :]e( 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! second "p already ha? be5 made m5tion4 ,?is _s or acid oyl di/ill$ out ( ! purifi$ vitriol1 is ( a pleasant s[r5ess1 & s]ve? = all ^? uses1 :i* above by ! vitriol 7 describ$4 ,& ?is process is set d[n onely = t end1 t we may see1 t :5 ! vitriol is purify$1 t !n x is easi] di/ill$1 & yielde? a m pleasant _s1 ?an if x be yet crude & impure4 ,& t su* a purify+ ( ! vitriol is no?+ else b a precipitat+ ( ! metal1 :i* ! wat] 7z be=e said7 runn+ ?r\gh ! ve9s !re( ha? assum$1 is ?us to be prov$2 dissolve any metal 9 its appropriate ,m5/ruum1 :e!r x be done ) di/ill$ acid spirits or %>p salts1 add+ common wat] to !m1 or else dry by ! fire 9 a crucible1 accord+ z y please1 & !n put into t solution ano!r metal1 su* z ! dissolv5t do? soon] seize on1 !n ^u t :i* x ha? assum$1 & !n y w f9d1 t ! dissolv5t do? let fall ! assum$ metal or m9]al1 & falls ^u ! o!r1 :i* x do? soon] seize on1 & dissolve? x z be+ m fri5dly to x2 ( :i* precipitation 9 ! f\r? ,"p %all be spok5 m at l>ge4 ,?is "o ?+ m is wor?y y\r obs]vation1 t among all metals !re is none m soluble ?an ,z9ck1 & !re=e t all ! o!r 7z well 9 ! dry z 9 ! wet way7 may be precipitat$ !reby & r$uc$ into light calxes1 9 s mu* t ! calx ( gold or silv] precipitat$ 9 ?is mann] 7if s be y proce$ well7 reta9e? its spl5dor or gloss1 & is l a f9e p[d] :]e) y may write out ( a p54 ,to make a subtle _s & pleasant oyl ( ,z9ck4 ,because ,i made m5tion "h ( ,z9ck1 ,i ?\ght good n to omit1 t !re may be made a p5etrat+ _s & :olesome oyl out ( x by ! help ( v9eg>1 :i* is ?us to be done4 ,take ( ! flores 7:i* 7 taught to be made 9 ! fir/ "p7 "o "p1 put !m into a glass 7fit = dige/ion7 & p\r ^u !m #h1 or #aj4 p>ts ( good %>p v9eg> made ( honey2 or 9 want !re( take w9e v9eg>1 & set ! glass ) ! flores & v9eg> 9 a w>m place to dissolve1 & ! solution be+ p]=m$1 p\r (f ! cle>1 :i* w look yell[ & aft] y h filtr$ x ab/ract ! phlegm1 & !re w rema9 a r$ liquor or balsome1 to :i* y mu/ add pure s&1 well calc9$1 & di/ill x1 & fir/ !re w come ov] an unsavory phlegme1 aft]w>d a subtle _s1 & at la/ a yell[ & r$ oyl :i* are to be kept by !mselves sep>at$ f ! _s1 z a treasure = to heal all w\nds v spe$ily4 ,! _s is n inf]ior unto ! oyl1 n only = inw>d use to provoke sweat !reby1 b also ext]nally = ! qu5*+ ( all inflamations1 & d\btless ?is _s & oyl is good = m diseases1 b because its fur!r use is n kn[n to me yet1 ,i w n write ( x1 b leave ! fur!r tryal to o!rs4 ,to di/ill a _s & oyl out ( ,lead4 ,9 ! same mann] z 0 taught ( ,z9ck1 !re may be out ( lead also di/ill$ a subtle _s & a sweet oyl1 & x is done ?us3 ,p\r /rong v9eg> ^u ,m9ium1 or any o!r calx ( lead1 :i* is made p] se1 & n ) sulphur1 let x dige/ & dissolve 9 s& or w>m a%es1 s long till ! v9eg> be col\r$ yell[ by ! lead1 & turn$ q sweet4 ,!n p\r (f ! cle> solution1 & p\r on o!r v9eg>1 & let ?is likewise dissolve1 & ?is repeat s (t51 till ! v9eg> w dissolve no m1 nor gr[ sweet2 !n take all ^! solutions1 & evaporate all ! moi/ure1 & !re w rema9 a ?ick sweet yell[ liquor1 l unto honey1 if ! v9eg> 0 n di/ill$1 b if x 0 di/ill$ & made cle>1 !n no liquor rema9e?1 b only a :ite sweet salt4 ,?is liquor or salt may be di/ill$ aft] ! same mann] z 0 taught ) ! ,z9ck1 & !re w come ov] n only a p5etrat+ subtle _s1 b also a yell[ oyl1 :i* w n be mu*1 b v effectual1 9 all ! same uses1 z ( ! _s1 & oyl ( ! ,z9ck 0 taught4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is is to be obs]v$1 t = to make ?is _s & oyl1 y ne$ no di/ill$ _s1 b t x may be done z well ) undi/ill$ v9eg>1 & ! undi/ill$ yields m _s ?an ! di/ill$4 ,b if y look = a :ite & cle> salt1 !n ! v9eg] mu/ be di/ill$1 else x do? n %oot into cry/als1 b rema9e? a yell[ liquor l unto honey1 & x is also ne$less to make ! solution 9 glasses1 & by dige/ion cont9u$ = a long "t1 b x may z well be done 9 a glaz$ pot1 viz4 p\r+ ! v9eg> ^u ! ,m9eum 9 ! pot1 & boyl+ x on a coal fire2 = y ne$ n fe> t any ?+ ( ! v9eg> w evaporate1 9 reg>d t ! lead keeps all ! spirits1 & lets only g an unsavory phlegm4 ,y mu/ also cont9ually /ir ! lead ab\t ) a wood5 spatulla1 else x w\ld turn to a h>d /one1 & w\ld n dissolve3 ! same mu/ be done also :5 ! solution is done 9 glasses2 & ! solution aft] ?is way may be done 9 ?ree or f\r h\rs3 & :5 bo? k9d ( solutions are done1 !re w be no diff]5ce betwixt !m1 & ,i ?9k x provid5tly done n to sp5d a :ole day ab\t t :i* may be done 9 an h\r4 ,& if y w h ?is _s & oyl bett] & m effectual1 y may mix i4 ( crude ,t>t> made into p[d] ) j4 ( dissolv$ & purifi$ lead1 & s di/il x aft] ! same mann] z y d di/il x by x self1 & y w get a mu* subtl] _s & a bett] oyl ?an if x 7 made alone by x self4 ,to di/il a subtile _s & oyl out ( crude ,t>t>4 ,_m ?9k x to be b a small matt] to make ! _s ( ,t>t>2 = !y suppose1 t if !y d b only put ,t>t> into a retort1 & apply a receiv]1 & by a /rong fire =ce ov] a wat]1 !y h obta9$ _! desire3 & !y d n obs]ve1 t 9 /ead ( a pleasant subtle _s1 !y get b a /9k+ v9eg> or phlegm2 ! pleasant _s be+ gone4 ,:i* "s c>eful op]ators p]ceiv+1 !y caus$ great receiv]s to be made1 suppos+ by t means to get ! _s4 ,n[ :5 !y aft] ! di/illation 0 done1 weigh$ _! spirits toge!r ) ! rema9d]1 !y f\nd1 t !y _h suff]$ great loss1 :]e=e !y suppos$ x to be an impossible ?+1 to get all ! spirits1 & to lose none1 & inde$ x is h>dly possible to be done o!rwise by a retort3 = al?\gh y apply a great receiv] to a small retort1 & t !re be also b a little ,t>t> 9 x1 & ! joynts be+ well lut$1 s t no?+ c pass ?r\gh1 & ?\gh y make also ! fire nev] s g5tle1 hop+ to get ! _s by t way1 yet = all t y _c avoid dang] & loss4 ,= at la/ ! retort beg9n+ to be r$ hot1 & ! black oyl go+1 !n & b !n ! subtle/ spirits w come =?1 :i* ei!r /eal ?r\gh ! joynts1 or else d break ! retort or receiv]1 because !y come 9 abundance & ) great =ce1 & d n settle easily3 :]e=e ,i w set d[n my way ( mak+ ?is mo/ pr(itable1 & excell5t _s4 ,! prep>ation & use ( ! _s ( ,t>t>4 ,take good & pure crude ,t>t>1 :e!r x be r$ or :ite1 x matt]s n1 make x into f9e p[d]1 & :5 ! di/ill+ vessel is r$ hot1 !n ca/ 9 ) a ladle half an ounce & no m at once1 & s soon z ! spirits are gone =? & setl$1 ca/ 9 ano!r ss4 & ?is cont9ue1 till y h _s en\gh1 !n take out ! rema9d]1 :i* w look black1 & calc9e x well 9 a crucible1 & put x 9 a glass retort1 & p\r ! _s t came ov] toge!r ) ! black oyl1 ^u x1 drive x 9 s& at fir/ g5tly1 & ! subtle/ spirits w come ov]1 & aft] !m phlegme1 at la/ a s[re v9eg> toge!r ) ! oyl1 :]e( y mu/ get ea* by x self4 ,b if y desire to h ! subtle _s :i* came ov] fir/1 m p5etrat+ yet1 !n y mu/ take ! ,caput ,mortuum t /aid 9 ! retort1 & make x r$ hot 9 a crucible1 & ab/ract ! _s once m f x1 & ! calc9$ ,t>t> w keep ! rema9+ moi/ness or phlegm1 & only ! subtle/ _s w come ov]1 :i* is ( a mo/ p5etrat+ quality1 :]e( f half a dram to an ounce tak5 9 w9e or any o!r liquor provoke? a quick & /rong sweat1 & x is a p[]ful m$ic9e 9 all ob/ructions1 & mo/ approv$ & (t5 try$ 9 ! plague1 malignant feav]s1 scurvy1 ,melancolia ,hypo*ondriaca1 collick1 contracture1 epilepsy & ! l diseases4 ,& n only ^! m5tion$ diseases1 b also _m o!rs m1 :i* proce$ f corrupt blood "u ,god may successfully be cur$ ) x4 ,! phlegm is to be ca/ away1 z unpr(itable3 ! v9eg> cleanse? w\nds3 ! oyl allaye? swell+ & pa9s1 & do? cure scabs1 & disp]se? knobs t are ris5 ^u ! sk91 z also o!r excresc5cies ( ! same1 if x be us$ timely1 & ! use !re( be cont9u$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if ! black /9k+ oyl be rectifi$ f ! calc9$ ,caput ,mortuum1 x w be cle> & subtle1 & x w n only asswage v spe$ily all pa9s ( ! g\t1 b also dissolve & expel ! conglobat$ gravel 9 ! re9es1 apply$ z a plai/] or ungu5t4 ,9 l mann] x w dissolve & extract ! coagulat$ ,t>t> 9 ! h&s1 knees & feet1 s t ! place affect$ w be fre$ & made :ole !reby3 because 9 su* a despicable oyl !re lyes hid a volatile salt :i* is ( great v]tue4 ,b if y desire exp]im5tally to "k :e!r x be s1 !n p\r ^u ?is black /9k+ oyl an acid _s1 z ! _s ( common salt1 or ( vitriol or salt nitre1 or only di/ill$ v9eg>1 & ! oyl w gr[ w>m & make a noyse & rise1 z if ,aqua =tis _h be5 p[r$ ^u salt ( ,t>t>1 & ! acid _s w be mortifi$ !reby1 & turn to salt4 ,& ?is well purifi$ oyl do? dissolve & extract ! ,t>t> out ( ! joynts 7unless x be gr[n to a h>d /ony sub/ance7 ev5 z sope sc[res ! uncleanness out ( clo?s1 or to comp>e x bett]1 ev5 z l receive? its l1 & is easily mix$ ) x1 & do? love x2 b on ! contr>y1 no?+ w mix x self ) t :]e) x ha? no aff9ity at all4 ,z if y w\ld take pit* out ( clo? by wa%+ x ) wat]1 :i* nev] w be done by reason ( ! contr>y nature2 = common wat] ha? no aff9ity ) pit* or o!r fat ?+s1 nor w x ev] be tak5 out !re) )\t a m$iator1 p>tak+ ( bo? natures1 viz4 ( ! nature ( pit* & t ( ! wat]1 & su* are sulphure\s salts1 & nitr\s salts1 :e!r !y be fix$ or volatile4 ,z y may see at ! soap boyl]s1 :o incorporate common wat] by ! help ( sulphure\s salts ) fat ?+s1 z tall[ & oyl4 ,b if y take w>m oyl or any ?9 fat sub/ance1 & put x ^u ! pit* or roz91 !n ! oyl easily accepte? ( & lays hold on its l1 & s ! pit* is dissolv$ & got out ( ! clo?1 & ! rema9+ fatness ( ! oyl may be fet*t out ( ! clo? ) lye or sope & common wat]1 & s ! clo? recov]e? its =m] beauty & pur5ess4 ,& z x falle? out ) sulphure\s ?+s1 s x do? likewise ) ,m]curial4 ,= example1 if y w\ld take ! salt out ( p[d]$ fle% or pickl$ fi% ) a lixivium x w\ld n succe$1 because t ! nitr\s & acid salts are ( contr>y natures4 ,b if ^u ! p[d]$ fle% or pickl$ fi% y p\r on wat] :]e9 "s ( ! same salt 7:]e)all ! fle% 0 p[d]$7 is dissolv$1 t salt wat] w extract ! salt out ( ! fle%1 z be+ its l1 mu* m ?an common sweet wat]1 :]e9 !re is no salt4 ,9 ?is mann] ! h>de/ ?+s also1 z /ones & metals1 may be joyn$ or unit$ ) wat]1 :]e( m 9 my o!r books are extant2 x is ne$less "h !re=e to relate4 ,i gave a h9t ( x1 only = to %ew1 t always l ) l mu/ be extract$4 ,true x is t "o ,contr>y c mortifie ano!r1 & take ! corrosiv5ess f x1 :]eby ! pa9s = a "t are asswag$1 b :e!r ! cause ( ! disease x self be eradicat$ !reby1 is a "q4 ,"h may be object$1 t ,i make a diff]5ce betwe5 ! sulphure\s & ,m]curial salts1 :]eas nei!r ,m]cury nor sulphur app>5tly is to be se5 9 ei!r4 ,x is true1 he t do? n und]/& nor "k ! nature ( salts1 is n able to appreh5d x4 ,& ,i h n "t n[ to demon/rate x1 b ! same is %ew$ at l>ge 9 my book de ,natura salium1 t "s ( !m are sulphure\s1 & "s ,m]curial3 b he t looks = a fur!r direction yet1 let him read my book de ,sympa?ia ,antipa?ia r]um1 :]e9 he %all f9d x demon/rat$ t f ! ,creation ( ! ,_w to ! "t pres5t1 !re 7 always two contr>y natures fight+ "o aga9/ ! o!r1 :i* fight w cont9ue s long till ! ,m$iator betwixt ,god & ,man1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ %all put an end unto ?is /rife1 :5 he %all come to sep>ate ! good f ! bad1 by ^: lightn+ & fire flame ! pr\d & hurtful sup]flu\s sulphur %all be k9dl$ & consum$3 ! pure ,m]curial be+ left 9 ! c5t]4 ,h[ to make preti\s spirits & oyls out ( ,t>t> jo9$ ) m9]als & metals4 ,take any metal or m9]al1 dissolve x 9 a fit m5/ruum1 mix x ) a due proportion ( crude ,t>t>1 s t ! crude ,t>t> be+ made into p[d] toge!r ) ! solution make up a pap z x 72 !n at once ca/ 9 "o spoonful ( x1 & di/il x into a _s & oyl1 :i* aft] ! di/illation mu/ be sep>at$ by rectification1 = to keep ea* by its self = its prop] use4 ,! use ( ! metalliz$ _s & oyl ( ,t>t>4 ,?is ,t>t>iz$ _s ( metals is ( su* a condition1 t x readily p]=me? its op]ation accord+ to ! /r5g? ( ! _s1 & ! nature ( ! metal or m9]al1 :]e( x is made4 ,= ! _s & oyl ( ,gold & ,t>t> is good = to corroborate ! he>t1 & to keep out its enemies3 ! _s ( silv] & t>t> do? s]ve = ! bra92 t ( ,m]cury & ,t>t>1 = ! liv]3 ( lead & t9 = ! sple5 & lungs3 ( iron & copp] = ! re9s & sem9>y vessels3 t ( ,antimony & ,t>t> = all accid5ts & infirmities ( ! :ole body2 & ^! metallical spirits made ) ,t>t>1 provoke sweat exce$+ly1 :]eby _m malignities are expell$ out ( ! body4 ,likewise also ! oyl ha? its op]ation1 ?\gh ?is ( sev]al metals1 z ( ,m]cury & ,copp]1 is n well to be us$ inw>dly1 because x cause? salivations & /rong vomits4 ,b ext]nally !y are v good = to cleanse all putrid ulc]s1 & to lay a good & firm gr\nd = heal+ !m4 ,! rema9d]1 :]e( ! _s & oyl is di/ill$1 y may take out1 & r$uce x 9 a crucible into a metal1 s t :at is n come ov]1 may n be lo/1 b made to s]ve aga94 ,& z y 7 taught to di/il spirits & oyls out ( dissolv$ metals & crude ,t>t>2 s y may get !m likewise out ( common vitriol & ,t>t>1 viz4 ?us1 take "o "p ( ,t>t> made into p[d]1 two p>ts ( good pure vitriol1 mix !m well toge!r1 & di/il a _s ( !m1 :i* ?\gh x be unpleasant to take1 = all t 9 all ob/ructions & corruption ( blood :atsoev] x is n to be despis$1 b v successfully p]=me? its op]ation2 especially :5 x is rectifi$ f its ,caput ,mortuum1 & s fre$ f its phlegm2 & its be/ v]tue1 :i* consi/e? 9 ! volatility1 be n lo/ 9 ! di/ill+4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b if y w h ?is _s m effectual1 !n y may jo9 ,t>t> & vitriol by boyl+ !m toge!r 9 common wat]1 & cry/alliz+2 & !n ca/ x 91 & di/il x1 & !re w come ov] a mu* pur] & m p5etrat+ _s2 because t 9 ! solution & coagulation ( bo?1 _m fces 7 sep>at$3 b if to "o "p ( vitriol y take two p>ts ( ,t>t>1 & dissolve x toge!r1 & s filt] & coagulate x1 !n ! ,t>t> ) ! vitriol w %oot no m1 b !re rema9e? a ?ick liquor l unto honey1 out ( :i* ) _s ( w9e !re may be extract$ a good t9cture aga9/ ob/ructions4 ,?is liquor tak5 f i4 to i4 do? purge v g5tly1 & sometimes x cause? a vomit1 especially if ! vitriol 0 n pure & good3 & x may be also di/ill$ into a _s n inf]i\r unto ! =m] 9 v]tue4 ,besides ! way above taught1 !re is yet 7= to di/il a metalliz$ _s ( ,t>t>7 ano!r way1 :]eby sev]al metals & m9]als may be r$uc$ into pleasant spirits & oyls1 & ( m v]tue1 & x is done 9 ?is mann]4 ,take ( ! ,t>t> ( :ite ,rh5i% w9e made into p[d]1 p\r ^u x sweet ra9 or runn+ wat]1 s t to j4 ( t>t> !re be x4 or xij4 ( wat]1 or s mu* t ! t>t> may be dissolv$ by x 9 ! boyl+1 & !n boyl ! mixture ) ! wat] 9 a t9n$ kettle1 or :i* is bett]1 9 a glaz$ pot1 until x be q dissolv$1 & 9 ! mean :ile take (f ! skum 7) a wood5 skimm]7 /ill z x rise? 9 ! boyl+3 & :5 no m skum rise?1 & all ! t>t> is dissolv$1 !n p\r ! solution ?us hot ?r\gh a l9n5 clo?1 ty$ /raight on an e>!n glaz$ vessel1 t ! rema9+ slim9ess may be sep>at$4 ,! t>t> wat] be+ /ra9$1 let x /& = #bd4 or #cj4 h\rs )\t /irr+1 & !re w /ick a cry/alliz$ t>t> to ! sides ( ! vessel1 :i* aft] ! wat] is p\r$ (f may be tak5 out1 & wa%$ ) cold wat]1 & !n dry$4 ,?is purifi$ t>t> keep1 until ,i %all tea* y1 :at fur!r is to be done ) x2 & ?is t>t> is pure en\gh = ! above said purpose1 viz4 to r$uce metals into oyl ) x1 z %all foll[ anon4 ,x is also good tak5 ( x self = an ab/]sive to make ! body soluble4 ,b if y desire to h x yet :it] & fair] & 9 great ,cry/als1 y mu/ proce$ ?us4 ,y mu/ "k ?is t all salts1 if !y %all %oot into great cry/als1 !re mu/ be a great quantity ( !m1 = ( little !re comes b little4 ,& if y w make great & fair :ite cry/als ( t>t>1 :i* w be no bett] ?an ! =m]1 b only pleasant to ! eye1 !n y mu/ proce$ 9 ?is mann]4 ,take ( :ite t>t> made into p[d] ab\t t5 or ?irty 4 p\r s mu* wat] ^u x1 z is ne$ful = to dissolve x1 & boyl x by a /rong fire 9 a t9n$ kettle1 until all ! t>t> be dissolv$1 :i* y may "k by /irr+ 9 x ) a wood5 ladle1 & skim (f dilig5tly all ! fil? ris+ on ! wat]2 & y mu/ take he$1 t y take nei!r too mu* nor too little wat] to x2 = if y take too little1 "p ( ! t>t> w rema9 undissolv$1 & s w be ca/ away & lo/ among ! slime3 b if y take too mu* ( x1 !n ! t>t> is too mu* dissp]s$ 9 ! wat]1 & _c %oot well1 & s w likewise be lo/1 be+ ca/ away aft]w>ds ) ! wat]4 ,= ,i h he>d _m a "o compla91 t !y c\ld get b little ( a p\nd1 & !re=e suppos$ ! t>t> to h be5 naught1 :]eas ! fault 0 n 9 ! t>t>1 b 9 ! workman1 t manag$ n well 8 "w1 p\r+ away "o half :i* did n %oot ) ! wat]3 b if y proce$ well1 !n f\r p\nd ( common t>t> w yield iij4 ( pure :ite cry/als4 ,! solution be+ well made1 & no skim m ris+ at ! top1 cov] ! kettle1 & let x cool )\t remov+ f ! w>m place x /&s 91 :i* w be done )9 ?ree or f\r dayes1 if ! kettle be bigg4 ,b ! fire mu/ be tak5 away f "u ! kettle1 & s let x /& = ! "t m5tion$4 ,9 ! mean :ile ! ,t>t> w cry/allise to ! sides ( ! kettle1 :i* cry/als aft] ! "t is expir$1 & ! wat] p\r$ (f1 are to be tak5 out & wa%$ & boyl$ aga9 ) fre% wat]1 & s skimm$ & cry/allis$2 & ?is proce$+ mu/ be /ill reit]at$1 untill 7:i* is done ! ?ird or f\r? "t7 ! cry/als are :ite en\gh3 !n take !m out1 dry & keep !m = use2 :]e( f j4 to j4 made into p[d]1 & tak5 9 w9e1 be]1 w>m bro? or o!r liquor1 w give "s g5tle /ooles1 & s]ve? = ^?1 :i* _c endure /rong physick4 ,?is t>t> may be %>pn$ ) ,diagridium or any o!r purg+ drug1 t s y ne$ n take x 9 s great a quantity at once1 b a less] dose may s]ve turn4 ,b if y d n look = great cry/als1 b only = ,t>t> well purifi$1 !n y may use ?is foll[+ manual1 & y w get exce$+ fair & gli/]+ little cry/als1 :i* ne$ no beat+ into p[d]1 b by ! work+ come to be s pure & f9e1 z if !y _h be5 gr\nd ^u a /one1 & look+ n l a dead p[d]1 b hav+ a gloss1 l unto small gli/]+ sn[ t fell 9 v cold wea!r1 & x is done ?us3 :5 ! cry/als are come to be pure en\gh by (t5 dissolv+ & coagulat+1 !n dissolve !m once aga9 9 pure wat]1 & p\r ! solution into a clean vessel ( wood1 copp]1 or e>? be+ glas$2 & let x n /& /ill 7z above taught ) ! cry/als7 b z soon z x is p[r$ 91 ) a clean wood5 /ick /irr ab\t cont9ually )\t ceas+1 till all be cold1 :i* w be done 9 half an h\re4 ,9 ?is /irr+ ! ,t>t> ha? no "t to %oot into cry/als1 b do? coagulate into ! smalle/ gli/]+ p[d]1 pleasant to behold1 & l unto froz5 sn[ settle? at ! bottom ( ! vessel2 !n p\r (f ! wat]1 & dry ! p[d]1 & keep x = use4 ,! wat]s :i* y p\r$ (f1 9 reg>d t !y conta9 yet "s ,t>t>1 ought n to be ca/ away 7z o!rs d7 b evaporat$1 & ! ,t>t> conta9$ 9 !m w be sav$1 & s no?+ w be lo/1 & 9 ?is mann] n only :ite ,t>t> may be r$uc$ into cle> cry/als1 b also ! r$ be+ sev]al times dissolv$ & cry/alliz$1 lose? its r$ness1 & turne? :ite & cle>4 ,besides ! abovesaid1 !re is ano!r way to r$uce ! ,t>t> into great :ite cry/als at once by precipitation2 b ^! be+ good en\gh = our purpose1 viz4 to make good m$ic9es out ( metals1 ,i hold x ne$less to loose m "t by ! relation ( x1 & s ,i w acquiesce4 ,ano!r way to make a metallis$ _s ( ,t>t>4 ,take ( purifi$ ,t>t> dissolv$ & coagulat$ b once1 z mu* z y please1 p\r s mu* ra9 or o!r sweet wat] to x z w s]ve to dissolve x2 9 :i* solution y mu/ boyl plates ( metals1 until ! ,t>t> h dissolv$ en\gh ( x1 s t x w dissolve no m2 ! sign :]e( is1 :5 ! solution is deep col\r$ ( ! metal1 & dur+ y\r boyl+ y mu/ (t5 supply ! evaporat$ wat] ) p\r+ on ( o!r1 le/ ! ,t>t> come to be too dry & burn2 & ?is solution may be done be/ ( all 9 a metallical vessel2 z :5 y w make ! solution ( iron1 y may d x 9 an iron pot2 & = copp] y may take a copp] kettle1 & s =? = o!r metals1 a vessel made ( ! same is to be tak54 ,b y mu/ "k t gold1 silv]1 & crude ,m]cury1 unless !y be fir/ prep>$ _c be dissolv$ l iron & copp]1 b :5 !y are prep>$ fir/ = ! purpose1 !n !y w also be dissolv$4 ,9 l mann] "s m9]als also mu/ be fir/ prep>$1 be=e !y c be dissolv$ ) ,t>t> & wat]4 ,b if y c h good glasses or glaz$ vessels ( e>?1 y may use !m = all metals & m9]als = to dissolve !m !re91 & ! solution y may n only use ( x self = a m$ic9e1 b also di/ill x1 & make a v effectual _s & oyl ( x z foll[e?4 ,to di/ill ! _s & oyl ( ,lead & ,t94 ,take ! fil+s ( ,lead & ,t91 & boyl !m ) ! wat] or solution ( ,t>t> 9 a lead5 or t9 vessel1 untill ! ,t>t> be sweetn$ by ! wat]1 s t x w dissolve no m1 to :i* pass x w be br\ght )9 tw5ty f\r h\rs1 = bo? ^! metals w be dissolv$ b sl[ly1 b if y w\ld p]=m ?is solution soon]1 !n y mu/ r$uce ! metals fir/ into a soluble calx1 & !n !y may be dissolv$ 9 less "t ?an an h\r4 ,! solution be+ done1 y mu/ filtre x1 & 9 ,b4 ab/ract all ! moi/ure to ! ?ickness or consi/5cy ( honey1 & !re w rema9 a pleasant sweet liquor1 :i* ( x self ) out any fur!r prep>ation may safely be us$ inw>dly = all su* diseases1 = :i* o!r m$icam5ts1 made ( ^! metals are useful4 ,especially ! sweet liquor ( lead & t9 doe? mu* good 9 ! ,plague1 n only by driv+ ! poyson f ! he>t by sweat+1 b also by break+ or allay+ ! intol]able heat1 s t a happy cure do? foll[ ^u x3 b ext]nally ! liquor ( lead may be us$ succesfully 9 all inflammations1 & x heale? v sudd5ly1 n only fre% w\nds1 b also old ulc]s turn$ to fi/ulaes2 = ! ,t>t> cleanse?1 & lead consolidates4 ,! liquor ( t9 is bett] = inw>d use ?an = outw>d ^: op]ation is n s fully kn[n yet1 z t ( lead4 ,b if y w di/il a _s !re(1 !n ca/ x 9 ) a ladle by little & little1 z above 9 o!r di/illations (t5times 0 m5tion$1 & !re w come ov] a subtle _s ( t>t>1 c>ry+ along ! v]tue & be/ ess5ce ( ! metal1 & !re=e do? also prove mu* m effectual ?an ! common _s ( t>t>1 :i* is made alone by x self1 & ?is _s z well t :i* is made ( t91 z t ( lead1 if x be well dephlegm$ fir/1 may be us$ & held = a great treasure 9 all ob/ructions1 especially ( ! ,sple52 & few o!r m$ic9es w g beyond !m2 b besides !re mu/ n be neglect$ ! use ( good purg+ m$ic9es1 if ne$ require !m4 ,) ! _s !re come? ov] also an oyl1 :i* is ( a quick op]ation1 especially 9 w\nds & sores ( ! eye1 :]e o!r oyntm5ts & plai/]s may n s fitly be us$1 = x do? n only allay ! heat & inflammation1 a common symptome ( ! eye w\nds1 b also do? h9d] & keep back all o!r symptomes :i* few o!r m$icam5ts1 are able to d2 & = ! residue1 if x be driv5 fur!r by ! /ronge/ fire1 !n !re w come ov] a sublimate1 :i*1 9 ! air dissolve? into oyl1 :i* is also ( a p[]ful op]ation1 n only 9 physick1 b also 9 ,al*ymy4 ,& ! ,lead rune? toge!r into a fair :ite ,regulus1 :i* is mu* :it]1 pur] & fair] ?an o!r common lead3 b ! t>t> reta9es ! blackness1 & raise? x self to ! top z a fusible dross1 :i* is impregnat$ ) ! sulphur ( lead1 :]e) y may col\r hair1 bones1 fea!rs & ! l1 & make !m to be1 & rema9 br[n & black4 ,i made tryal once ( su* a di/illation 9 an iron vessel1 :]eby ! same 9 ! inside 0 s :it5$ by ! purifi$ lead1 t x 0 l unto f9e silv] 9 brightness3 :i* aft]w>ds try+ aga91 x w\ld n fall s fair z at fir/2 :]eat none ought to wond]1 = ,i c\ld write some?+ m 7if x 7 fit7 ( t>t>1 kn[+ well :at may be effect$ ) x1 if ,i did n /& 9 fe> ( sc(f]s1 :i* vilify all :at !y d n und]/&4 ,i dur/ presume to call t>t> ! ,sope ( ! ,philosoph]s2 = 9 ! cleans+ ( "s metals1 by long exp]i5ce ,i f\nd x ( admirable v]tue2 ?\gh ,i w\ld n be und]/ood ?us1 z if ,i did c\nt x to be ! true ,azo? univ]salis ,philosophorum1 :]eby !y wa% _! ,laton3 b ,i _c d5y1 b t x is ( p>ticul> use = ! wa%+ & cleans+ ( sev]al metals2 = x is indu$ ) admirable v]tues = ! use ( metals1 :]e( 9 o!r places m %all be said h]eaft]4 ,h[ to make a ,t>t>is$ _s & oyle out ( ,iron or ,/eel & ,copp]4 ,if y int5d to make a good m$ic9e out ( iron or /eel or copp] joyn$ ) t>t>1 !n = ! iron or /eel take an iron pot1 & = copp] a kettel ( copp]1 make !m v clean & put 9 x ! fil+s ( iron1 or /eel1 or copp]1 :i* y please1 & twice z mu* ( pure t>t> made into p[d]1 & s mu* wat]1 t ! t>t> maybe dissolv$ well by x 9 ! boyl+1 & s boyl ! metal ) ! t>t>-wat] s long1 till x be deeply col\r$ by ! metal1 z r$ by ! iron1 & deep gre5 by ! copp]2 & :5 ! wat] 9 ! boyl+ do? wa/e1 y mu/ /ill supply x ) o!r1 t ! t>t> may n burn2 = !re mu/ be alwayes s mu* wat]1 t no sk9 ( ! t>t> may rise at ! top1 b t x rema9 always op51 & !re mu/ n be too mu* wat] nei!r1 le/ x be too sweet1 & n able to dissolve ! metal4 ,! solution ( iron or /eel be+ come to be r$ & sweet1 & 9 ta/e l unto vitriol1 b gre5 & bitt] ( copp]1 p\r x (f w>m by incl9ation into an o!r clean vessel1 & let x /& s long aga9 9 a v g5tle heat ( coals1 till almo/ all ! wat] be evaporat$1 & ! dissolv$ metal ) ! t>t> rema9 9 ! consi/5cy ( honey4 ,:i* metallical liquor may be us$ inw>dly & outw>dly 7especially t ( iron7 :i* do? purge g5tly1 & op5e? ! ob/ructions ( ! ,liv] & ,sple53 cleanse? ! ,/oma*1 & kille? ,worms3 ext]nally us$ x is a good w\nd balsome1 & goes f> beyond all su* z are made ( vegetables4 ,x is a s+ul> treasure1 n only = to cure new w\nds2 b also = to cleanse & heal old corrupt exulc]at$ sores1 turn$ to fi/ulaes2 b ! liquor ( copp] is n s safe = to be us$ inw>dly1 = x is n only v unpleasant 9 ta/e1 b also cause? vehem5t vomits3 & !re=e ,i w\ld n advise any "o to be =w>d to use x1 unless x be = /rong folks & = to kill worms 9 !m1 = :i* purpose x is excell5t good & surpasse? all o!r m$ic9es :atsoev]2 b to little *ildr5 x ought n to be giv5 at all1 9 reg>d t x is ( f> too /rong an op]ation = !m4 ,n4 ,b4 ,& if y w use x to /rong bodies aga9/ ! worms or /oma*-agues1 y mu/ obs]ve t ! pati5t 79 case t he _c get x up7 ?ru/ 8 f+] into ! ?roat to fur!r ! vomit+1 t x may n /ay beh9d1 b come =? aga9 out ( ! body1 :i* done heal? foll[e? ^u x2 b if x rema9 9 ! body1 x cause? a loa?som5ess to use x any m4 ,& !re=e y mu/ take he$ to use x w>ily3 & 9 reg>d t ?is liquor is v bitt]1 y may mix x ) "s sug>1 to facilitate ! tak+ !re(2 b t ( iron ne$e? no su* correction1 x be+ sweet en\gh ( x self1 & !re=e ,i comm5d & pref] x be=e ! o!r3 b if y w ne$s h t ( copp] 7because x worke? s /rongly7 !n ! ,pati5t mu/ keep 9 f ! cold aire1 & n pres5tly aft] ! op]ation load ! /oma* ) /rong dr9k & sup]fluity ( meat1 cont5t+ himself ) "s w>m bro? & a little cup ( w9e or be]1 & ! next day 8 meat & dr9k w ta/e ! bett] ) him1 & d him s mu* ! m good4 ,b ext]nally1 ?is liquor is ( ! same use ) t ( iron or /eel1 yea1 prove? m effectual & spe$i] 9 heal+4 ,x w\ld be good t ,surgeons knew h[ to prep>e x1 & w\ld use x in/ead ( _! salves1 :]e) _m fre% w\nds are spoyl$ & turn$ into horrid ulc]s1 especially x requir+ s little co/ & pa9s to make x4 ,& if y w\ld h ^! liquors pur] yet1 y mu/ p\r on _s ( w9e1 & extract !m1 & !y w easily yield _! t9cture1 & leave _m fces beh9d :i* are good = no?+3 b ! t9cture w be s mu* ! bett]1 pur]1 & m effectual1 s t y ne$ use b f\r or five drops = purg+1 :]eas ( ! gross liquor y mu/ h f #d1 #f1 #h4 to #ab4 or #af4 drops3 & ?is extract$ t9cture worke? also mu* bett] ext]nally1 & keepe? long] ?an ! balsome or liquor1 :i* 9 "t is corrupt$1 b ! extraction is nev] spoil$4 ,b if y w di/il ! liquor or balsome1 x is ne$less t x be extract$ fir/1 b may be di/ill$ s z ! boyl+ made x1 aft] ! same mann]1 z above 0 taught = ,lead1 & !re w come ov] a yell[ _s & oyl f iron or /eel1 & f copp] a gre5i% _s & oyl4 ,! _s & oyl ( iron may safely be us$ 9 ! plague1 feav]s1 ob/ructions1 & corruption ( blood1 f i4 to i4 ,x is mu* bett] to provoke sweat1 ?an t :i* is made ( crude ,t>t>1 )\t addition ( a metal3 ! l do? t also :i* is made ( copp] & m effectually yet1 & sometimes cause? a vomit1 if x be us$ 9 a great] quantity1 ?an is fitt+4 ,n4 ,b4 ,al?\gh ! ,*ymi/s d pref] copp] be=e iron1 z a m firm & ripe metal1 nev]!less x is f\nd by exp]i5ce1 t iron or /eel by reason ( its sweetness is bett] to be us$ = an inw>d m$ic9e ?an copp]4 ,b = ext]nal use1 copp] 7if x be well prep>$7 ha? ! prehem95ce1 be+ an appropriate m$ic9e = all ulc]s & op5 sores1 9 all ! p>ts ( ! body1 if ! same inw>dly be kept clean by fitt+ purges4 ,= n only ! n[ describ$ m$ic9e1 b also _m m besides1 are taught to be made out ( copp] 9 o!r places ( my books4 ,a ,c\ntry-physick & purge ,i w tea* = ^?1 :i* ei!r live f> f ,apo!c>y-%ops1 or h no money to sp>e = physick2 & x is to be made out ( iron & copp]1 :]eby !y may cleanse _! slimy /oma*s1 spoyl$ by a disord]ly dyet1 :5ce head-a*es1 worms1 agues1 & o!r diseases are occasion$1 w>n+ )al ^? t are ei!r too old or too "y1 or else decay$ & weak1 & s n /rong en\gh = su* p[]ful physick1 t !y w =be> to use x1 le/ besides ! worms1 !y kill & expel life x self also2 b ^? t are ( a /rong con/itution1 & a middle age1 & ( a s\nd he>t1 may safely use ?is purge1 :]eby /oma*-agues1 belly-worms1 & may o!r occult diseases may be cur$ ) good success4 ,! prep>ation is done ?us3 ,take ss4 ( pure t>t> made into p[d]1 ss4 or j4 ( sug> or honey1 & v4 or vj4 ( spr+ or ra9 wat]1 put all into a clean copp] vessel :i* is n greasy1 & boyl x ^u a coal fire z long or some:at long] ?an y use to boyl an egg1 or at ! fur!/ half a qu>t] ( an h\r2 take (f ! skum 9 boyl+1 let x /& till x be milk-w>m1 s t x may be drunk4 ,?is potion ta/+ almo/ l w>m w9e sweetn$ ) sug>1 give unto ! pati5t to dr9k1 & let him fa/ ^u x1 & )9 half an h\r x w beg9 to "w upw>ds & d[nw>ds2 :]eat y ne$ n be amaz$1 b only keep ! body w>m1 & )9 an h\r x w h done work+4 ,b if y w drive out worms f little *ildr5 by purg+1 !n in/ead ( ! copp]-vessel1 take a clean iron-vessel1 & put 9 a less quantity ( t>t>1 sug> & wat]1 & boyl x z abovesaid1 & give x to !m1 & x w purge only d[nw>d1 b sometimes x w also give a g5tle vomit1 :i* w d !m no hurt1 b r w cleanse ! /oma* ! bett]4 ,b if ! dr9k be too weak1 s t x do? n "w1 x may be us$ aga9 ! next day 7b y mu/ take m ( ! +r$i5ts1 or else let !m boyl long]7 !re is no dang] 9 x at all1 if y proce$ aright1 & x is mu* pleasant] to take1 ?an ! bitt] worm-fe$1 :]e) !y usually torm5t *ildr54 ,! reason :y ?is decoction works 9 ?is mann] is1 t ! t>t> & sug> be+ boyl$ 9 metallical vessels ) wat]1 "w ^u ! metal1 & extract v]tue out ( x1 :i* cause? vomit+ & purg+ 7! ,t>t> also be+ helpful to x47 ,h[ to make a ,t>t>is$ _s ( ,m]cury4 ,vulg> ,m]cury _c be dissolv$ l ! =m] metals ) t>t> & wat]1 )\t any =ego+ prep>ation2 b mu/ be sublim$ fir/ ) salt & vitriol1 or cry/allis$ ) ,aqua =tis1 & !n x may be dissolv$ by boyl+ ) t>t> & wat]1 & r$uc$ into a balsame1 l o!r metals1 b is n to be us$ inw>dly1 unless x be dige/$ a suffici5t "t1 s t its fi]c5ess be allay$3 ,ext]nally x may safely be us$ 9 all desp]ate1 especially v5]eal sores1 & x is a v effectual & pr(itable m$ic9e = !m4 ,b mo/ ( all x do? s]ve = ,al*ymy1 al?\gh few d "k ?is gue/1 because he w n be se5 by e "o4 ,! _s :i* comes ov] f x by di/illation1 is an admirable ?+ n only 9 physick1 b also 9 ,al*ymy3 yet y mu/ take he$1 t in/ead ( a fri5d1 y d n h>bor a great enemy3 = its =ce & v]tue is v great & p[]ful4 ,h[ to make a ,t>t>is$ _s ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,gold & silv] also c by no means be dissolv$ ) t>t> 9 a wet way3 b 9 a dry way add+ its help] to x1 x w easily dissolve1 :i* do? n belong hi!r2 b if y w draw a _s ( x1 !n ! gold & silv] mu/ fir/ by dissolv+ & coagulat+ be r$uc$ to cry/als1 & !n dissolv$ ) purify$ t>t> & wat]1 & ( ,gold y w get a yell[ solution1 & ( silv] a :ite incl9+ unto gre51 :i* be+ r$uc$ to ! consi/5cy ( honey1 may be us$ safely & )\t fe>4 ,! solution ( ,gold do? loos5 & keep ! body op52 x effectually /r5g!ne? ! /oma*1 he>t1 lungs1 & liv]1 & o!r pr9cipal memb]s3 & t ( silv] purge? v =cibly1 accord+ to ! quantity giv51 l ano!r purge1 b )\t h>m or dang]1 s t 9 all diseases :]e purg+ is necess>y1 x may be us$ safely f i4 to ss4 b t ( gold is us$ 9 a small] quantity3 & bo? ! liquor ( gold & ( silv] may v successfully be us$ ext]nally3 b because = ext]nal uses inf]i\r metals w s]ve ! turn1 x is ne$less to use co/ly ?+s !reto4 ,! _s :i* is =c$ f x by di/illation1 is endu$ ) great v]tue3 = ! volatile "p ( ! metal come? ov]-joyn$ ) ! _s ( t>t>1 ! rema9d] may be r$uc$1 s z x 0 taught ( o!r metals4 ,?is _s1 especially t ( ,gold1 is exce$+ good 9 ! plague & o!r diseases1 :]e sweat+ is necess>y3 = x drive? n only by sweat+1 all ,malignities f ! ,he>t1 b also do? /r5g!n ! same1 & pres]ve? x f all hurtful symptomes4 ,likewise also t ( silv] is v comm5dable1 especially if x be fir/ dephlegm$ f its ,caput ,mortuum1 z above 0 taught 9 ! prep>ation ( ! common _s ( t>t>4 ,= any ,physitian exp]t 9 ,*ymi/ry may easily guess :at ! _s ( t>t> well rectify$ & impregnat$ ) ! v]tues ( gold may effect1 & !re=e x is ne$less to make any fur!r m5tion ( x1 b x %all be left to ! tryal !re(4 ,to make a ,t>t>is$ _s ( ,antimony4 ,crude ,antimony _c be dissolv$ 9 su* a mann] z above ha? be5 taught3 b if x be fir/ prep>$ into flores1 or a vitrum1 x yielde? easily its v]tue 9 boyl+1 & x is done ?us3 ,take to "o "p ( ! flores or ( small gr\nd vitrum ,antimonii made p] se1 ?ree p>ts ( pure t>t>1 & #ab4 or #ae4 p>ts ( clean wat]1 boyl ! ,antimony ) ! t>t> & wat] 9 a glaz$ pot = ?ree or f\r h\rs1 & ! evaporat$ wat] mu/ be /ill supply$ ) o!r t ! t>t> may n burn = want ( wat]1 & ! vitrum mu/ be sometimes /irr$ ab\t ) a wood5 spatula 7:i* ! flores be+ light d n ne$73 ,?is done1 ! t>t> wat] w be deep r$ col\r$ by ! ,antimony1 & leave ! rema9+ ,antimony settl$ 9 ! bottom1 f :i* p\r (f ! solution1 & aft] hav+ filtr$ x1 evaporate ! wat] f x1 & !n extract x once m ) _s ( w9e1 & y w get a blood-r$ ,extractum1 :]e( #a1 #b1 #c4 to #aj4 or #ab4 drops giv5 at once1 cause? g5tle vomits & /ools1 :i* may be safely us$ by old & "y 9 all diseases t h ne$ ( purg+1 & y ne$ n fe> any dang] at all3 ,= ,i "k no vomit1 :i* purge? m g5tly ?an ?is1 & if y please1 y may make x "w only 7p] inf]iora7 d[nw>d1 s t x %all cause no vomits at all3 & y ne$ d no?+ else b make a toa/ ( br[n bread1 & hold x hot to y\r nose & m\?1 & :5 ?is is almo/ cold1 h ano!r hot 9 read9ess1 & s use "o aft] ano!r by turns1 till y feel no m loa?+1 & t ! v]tue ( ,antimony ha? begun to "w d[nw>d3 ,?is is a good secret = ^? t w\ld use ,antimonial physick1 b t !y are affraid ( vomit+1 :i* !y are n able to endure4 ,b if y w n sp5d s mu* pa9s1 z to make su* an ,extract1 !n d z y 0 taught above to d ) ! copp]1 & take t5 or twelve gra9s ( prep>$ ,antimony = an old body1 b = a "y "o #e1 #f4 gra9s or m or less accord+ to ! condition ( ! p]son1 & ss4 or vj4 ( pure t>t>1 & toge!r ) iiij4 or v4 ( wat] put x 9 a little pipk91 & boyl x a qu>t] ( an h\r1 !n p\r ! solution only into a cup1 & disolve a little sug> 9 x1 :]eby ! acidity ( ! ,t>t> w some:at qualifi$4 ,! decoctum dr9k w>m1 & keep y\r self z x is fit1 & x w "w mu* bett]1 ?an x if _h be5 /eep$ ov] night 9 w9e1 :i* n e "o c abide to take fa/+2 b ?is decoctum1 because x ta/e? l w>m & sweet w9e1 is mu* pleasant] to take4 ,n4 ,b4 ,x is to be admir$1 t well prep>$ ,antimony is nev] tak5 9 va93 = al?\gh x be giv5 9 a v small quantity1 s t x _c cause ei!r /ools or vomits1 yet x worke? ins5sibly1 viz4 x cleanse? ! blood1 & expelle? malignities by sweat1 s t mighty diseases may be root$ out !reby )\t any great s5sible op]ation4 ,:i* _m times hapn$ unto me1 & gave me occasion to ?9k fur!r ( x2 & !re=e ,i s\ght h[ to prep>e ,antimony s1 t x might be us$ daily )\t caus+ ( vomits or /ools1 :i* ,i put 9 execution accord+ly1 & f\nd x good1 z aft]w>d %all foll[4 ,( ! solution above describ$1 viz4 ( ! flores ( ,antimony ) t>t> make a good quantity1 & aft] ! evaporation ( ! wat] di/ill a _s ( x1 & !re w also come ov] a black oyl1 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ f ! _s1 & rectifi$ p] se2 & ext]nally apply$ x w n only d ! same wond]ful op]ations1 :i* above h be5 ascrib$ to ! simple oyl ( t>t>1 b x goe? also f> beyond x1 = ! be/ ess5ce ( ,antimony ha? joyn$ x self !reunto1 9 ! di/ill+ & s d\bl$ ! v]tue ( ! oyl ( ,t>t>2 & ?is oyl may ) cr$it be us$ n only = all podagrical tumors to allay !m v readily1 b also by reason ( its dryness x do? consume all o!r tumors 9 ! :ole body1 :e!r !y be caus$ by w9d or wat]3 = ! volatile salt by reason ( its subtlety1 conveye? ! v]tue ( ,antimony into ! inn]mo/ p>ts ( ! body 9 a m>vell\s & incr$ible way1 :]eby mu* good c be p]=m$ 9 ,*yrurg]y4 ,z = ! _s1 y may n only use x v successfully1 9 ! ,plague1 ,pox1 ,scurvy1 ,melan*olia ,hypo*ondriaca1 ,feav]s1 & o!r ob/ructions & corruptions ( blood1 b also if y put "s ( x into new w9e or be]1 & let x "w ) x1 ! w9e or be] comes to be s v]tu\s !reby1 t if x be daily us$1 x do? /ay & keep (f all diseases proce$+ f sup]flu\s humors & corrupt$ blood1 s t nei!r ,plague1 ,scurvy1 ,melan*olia ,hypo*ondriaca1 or any o!r disease ( t k9d c take root 9 ^? t daily use x1 :]e9 no metal or m9]al 7except gold7 c be p>allel'd ) x3 b 9 case y h no conv5i5cy to make t _s1 & yet y w\ld will+ly h su* a m$ic9al dr9k made ( ,antimony1 !n take b ( ! solution made ) t>t>1 be=e x be di/ill$1 & put j4 or j ss4 ( x into #ah4 or #bj4 gallons ( new w9e or be]1 & let x "w toge!r1 & ! v]tue ( ! ,antimony by ! f]m5tation ( ! w9e w gr[ ! m volatile & efficaci\s to "w4 ,& if y _c h new w9e 79 reg>d t x do? n gr[ e :]e7 y may make an artificial w9e ( ,honey1 ,sug>1 ,pe>s1 ,figs1 ,*]ries or ! l fruit1 z 9 ! foll[+ ?ird "p %all be taught1 :i* may /& 9 /ead ( natural ,w9e4 ,^! m$ic9al w9es s]ve = a sure & safe pres]vative1 n only to prev5t _m diseases1 b also if !y h possess$ ! body already1 effectually to oppose & expel !m4 ,also all ext]nal op5 sores 7:i* by daub+ & plai/]+ c\ld n be rem$i$7 by daily dr9k+ !re( may be p]fectly cur$4 ,= n only ,basilius ,val5t9us1 & ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus1 b _m m be=e & aft] !m knew x v well1 & h writt5 _m good ?+s ( x1 :i* few did ent]ta91 & 7because _! description 0 some:at d>k7 mo/ despis$ & defam$ !m = untru?s4 ,9 l mann]1 & mu* m may ?is my writ+ be lightly e/eem$ (1 because ,i d n set d[n long & co/ly processes1 b only accord+ to tru?1 & 9 simplicity d lab\r to s]ve my neighb\r1 :i* do? n s\nd well 9 ! e>s ( ! pr\d _w1 :i* r tickle & load !mselves ) va9 & unpr(itable processes1 ?an h>k5 unto ! tru?2 & x is no wond]1 t ,god suff]e? su* m51 :i* only look aft] high ?+s1 & despise small ?+s1 to be held 9 ,error4 ,:y d we look to get our ,m$ic9es by tr\bl+ our bra9s1 by subtle & t$i\s works1 :]eas ,god ?r\gh simple nature do? tea* u o!rwise4 ,7 x n bett] to let simple nature in/ruct u8 surely if we w\ld be 9 love ) small ?+s1 we %\ld f9d great ones4 ,b because all m5 d /rive only = great & high ?+s1 !re=e ! small also are kept f !m2 & !re=e x w\ld be well1 t we c\ld fancy ?is maxim1 t also ?+s ( small acc\nt c d some?+1 z we may see by ,t>t> & despicable ,antimony1 & n only s _m coals1 glasses1 mat]ials1 & ! l1 b also ! preti\s "t w\ld n be wa/$ s mu* 9 prep>+ ( m$icam5ts3 = all is n gold t gli/]e?1 b (t5times "u a homely coat "s glori\s ?+ is hid2 :i* ought to be tak5 notice (4 ,"s may object :y d ,i tea* to joyn ! ,antimony fir/ ) ! ,t>t> by ! help ( common wat] be=e its f]m5tation ) ! w9e3 :e!r x w\ld n be z good to put x 9 ( x self 9 p[d]1 or to dissolve x ) _s ( salt 7:i* w\ld be easi] to d ?an ) ,t>t>7 & s let x "w8 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t ! work+ w9e or dr9k1 receive? no metallical calx or solution1 unless x be fir/ prep>$ ) t>t> or _s ( w9e4 ,= al?\gh y dissolve ,antimony1 or any o!r metal or m9]al 9 _s ( salt1 or ( vitriol1 or ( salt nitre1 or any o!r acid _s1 & !n ?9k to let x "w ) w9e or any o!r dr9k1 y w f9d t x do? n succe$2 = ! acid _s w h9d] ! f]m5tation1 & let fall ! dissolv$ metals1 & s spoyl ! "w2 & besides1 ,t>t> may be us$ among all dr9ks1 & do? m agree ) ones ta/e & /oma*1 ?an any corrosive _s4 ,9 ! same mann] z 0 taught ( ,antimony1 o!r m9]als & metals also may be fitly joyn$ ) w9e or o!r dr9k1 & ! use ( su* ,antimonial w9e is ?is1 viz4 t x be drank at meals & betwixt meals l o!r ord9>y dr9k to qu5* ?ir/1 b = all t1 x mu/ n be drank 9 a great] quantity1 ?an t ,nature be able to be> x4 ,= if y w\ld dr9k ( x immod]ately1 x w\ld excite vomits1 :i* ought n to be1 = x is b only to "w 9 an ins5sible way1 :i* if x be done1 x pres]ve? n only ! body f all diseases proce$+ f corrupt$ impure blood1 z ! ,plague1 ,leprosy1 ,pox1 ,scurvy1 & ! l1 b by reason ( its hidd5 heat1 :]eby x do? consume & expel all evil & salt humors 7z ! ,sun drye? up a pool7 by sweat & ur9e1 & s do? unbur!n ! blood f all su* %>p & hurtful humors1 c4 ,x do? n only cure ! abovesaid diseases1 b also all op5 sores1 ulc]s1 fi/ulaes1 :i* by reason ( ! sup]fluity ( salt humors c admit ( no heal+1 & x do? dispat* !m 9 a %ort "t 9 a wond]ful mann]1 & s firmly t !re is no relapse to be fe>$4 ,?is dr9k is n only good = ! sick1 b also = ! :ole 7?\gh 9 a small] quantity7 because t x wond]fully cleanse? ! :ole body1 & y ne$ n fe> ! lea/ hurt ei!r 9 "y or old1 sick or heal?y4 ,& let no man /umble at x1 t _m ignorant m5 d defame ,antimony & hold x to be poyson1 & =bid x to be us$2 = if !y knew x well1 !y w\ld n d s2 b because su* m5 "k no m1 ?an :at !y get by read+1 or by he>-say1 !y pron\nce a false s5t5ce2 & x might be reply$ unto !m1 z ,apelles did to ! ,%ooe-mak]2 ,ne sutor ultra crepidam3 b :at :at %all we say8 ,non omnis f]t omnia tellus4 ,:5 an ,ass aft] 8 dea? do? rot1 out ( ! c>cass gr[e? ,beetles1 :i* c fly high] ?an ! ,ass f :5ce !y came2 ,9 ! l mann] we wi% x may f>e ) ! hat]s ( royal ,antimony1 viz4 t _! po/]ity may get see+ eyes1 & :at !y "k n1 !y may =be> to despise & sc(f at4 ,i mu/ confess1 t if ,antimony be n well prep>$1 & besides1 be indiscreetly us$ by ! unskilful1 t x may prejudice a man 9 8 heal?1 :i* ev5 ! vegetables also may d4 ,b to reject x by reason ( ! abuse1 w\ld be a v unwise act3 ,if p]*ance a *ild %\ld get into 8 h& a %>p-edg$ knife1 & hurt himself or o!rs1 because x do? n und]/& h[ to use a knife1 %\ld !re=e ! use ( a knife be reject$ & =bidd5 to ^? t are gr[n up & "k h[ to use x8 ,good %>p tools make a good workman2 s good quick work+ & p[]ful m$ic9es make a good physitian2 & ! %>p] ! tool is1 ! soon] a /one-c>v] or o!r craftsman may spoyl 8 "w by "o cut :i* he do? amiss3 :i* also mu/ be und]/ood ( p[]ful m$ic9es1 = if !y be us$ p]t95tly1 9 a %ort "t m good may be done ) !m1 ?an ) weak m$icam5ts 9 a long "t4 ,n[ z a %>p tool is n to be h&l$ b by a good workman1 s likewise a p[]ful m$ic9e ought to be manag$ by an und]/&+ & consci5ti\s physitian1 :o accord+ to ! condition ( ! p]son1 & ! disease1 kn[s to increase or abate ! /r5g? ( ! m$ic9e1 & n by su* a "o1 z do? m9i/] x ignorantly )\t mak+ any diff]5ce at all4 ,let no man m>vail1 t ,i ascribe su* great v]tues unto ,antimony1 x be+ abundantly enri*$ ) ! primum ens ( gold4 ,if ,i %\ld say t5 times z mu* m ( x1 ,i %\ld n lye4 ,its praise is n to be express$ by any mans tongue2 = purify+ ( ! blood1 !re is no m9]al l unto x2 = x cleanse? & purifie? ! :ole man 9 ! highe/ degree1 if x be well prep>$ fir/1 & !n discreetly us$4 ,x is ! be/ & next fri5d to gold1 :i* by ! same also is fre$ & purifi$ f all addition & fil?1 z we said ev5 n[1 ( man4 ,e ,antimony = ! mo/ "p agree? ) gold & its m$ic9e2 = out ( ,antimony1 by ! cleans+ ,art may be made firm gold1 z 9 ! f\r? "p %all be taught1 & :i* is m1 by a long dige/ion a good "p ( ! same is *ang$ into gold4 ,:]eby x is evid5t1 t x ha? ! nature & prop]ty ( gold1 & x is bett] to be us$ = a m$ic9e ?an gold x self1 because ! gold5 v]tue is z yet volatile 9 ?is1 b 9 ! o!r is gr[n fix$ & compact$1 & may be comp>$ to a "y *ild 9 respect ( an old man4 ,!re=e x is my advice1 t 9 ,antimony m$ic9e %\ld be s\ght1 & n to trifle away "t & co/ 9 va9 & useless ?+s4 ,fur!r note1 ,t if y desire to contract ne>] toge!r ! v]tue ( ,antimony or any o!r m9]al or metal1 z above 0 taught to be done ) ! ,t>t>1 y mu/ by exhalation ( ! sup]flu\s moi/ure 9 ,balneo1 r$uce ! solution to a honey ?ick liquor1 & p\r _s ( w9e ^u x = to extract1 & )9 few days x w be v r$2 !n p\r x (f & p\r on o!r1 & let ?is likewise extract3 cont9ue ?is proce$+ ) %ift+ ! _s ( w9e1 till ! _s ( w9e c get no m ,t9cture2 !n put all ! col\r$ _s ( w9e toge!r into a glass ) a long neck1 & dige/ x s long 9 a w>m ,balneum1 till ! col\r or be/ ess5ce ( ,antimony be sep>at$ f ! _s ( w9e1 & settl$ to ! bottom l a blood r$ ?ick fat oyl1 s t ! _s ( w9e is turn$ :ite aga92 :i* is to be sep>at$ f ! fair & pleasant oyl ( ,antimony1 :i* is made )\t any corrosive1 & is to be kept z a great treasure 9 physick4 ,! _s ( w9e reta9s some:at ( ! v]tue ( ,antimony1 & may be us$ ) success ( x self bo? inw>dly & outw>dly4 ,b ! ,t9cture z a ,panacea 9 all diseases acte? its "p ) admiration1 & z "h m5tion$ ( ,antimony1 s 9 ! same mann] all metals by ! help ( ,t>t> & _s ( w9e may )\t di/ill+ be r$uc$ into pleasant & sweet oyles1 :i* are none ( ! meane/ 9 ,physick3 = e kn[+ & skilful ,*ymi/ w easily grant1 t su* a metallical oyl1 z )\t all corrosives out ( ! gross metals is r$uc$ into a pleasant ess5ce1 _c be )\t great & s+ul> v]tue4 ,h[ to make good _s & oyles out ( ,pe>ls1 ,corals1 ,crabs-eyes1 & o!r light soluble /ones ( bea/s & fi%es4 ,take to "o "p ( pe>ls or corals 7made into f9e p[d]7 ?ree or f\r p>ts ( pure ,t>t>1 & s mu* wat] z w dissolve ! ,t>t> by boyl+2 put ! corals1 ,t>t> & wat] toge!r into a glass body1 :i* mu/ /& 9 s&1 & give x s /rong a fire1 t ! wat] boyl 9 ! glass body ) ! ,t>t>1 & may dissolve ! corals4 7,?is solution may be done also 9 a clean e>!n pot t is glas$1 & ! evaporat$ wat] mu/ be supply$ ) o!r1 z above 0 taught to be done ) ! metals47 ,! corals be+ dissolv$1 let !m cool1 filtrate ! solution1 & ab/ract all ! moi/ure f x 9 ,balneo1 & !re w rema9 a pleasant honey-?ick liquor1 :i* may be us$ 9 ,physick ei!r ( x self1 or else once m extract$ ) _s ( w9e & purifi$1 or else di/ill$1 z y please4 ,! extract or ,t9cture is bett] ?an ! liquor1 & ! _s is bett] ?an ! extract or t9cture3 & all ?ree may well & safely be us$2 !y /r5g!n ! he>t & bra92 especially ^? :i* are made ( pe>ls & corals1 !y expel ! ur9 & keep ! body soluble4 ,^? ( crabs eyes & ( pe>*es & o!r fi%es op5 & cleanse ! passages ( ! ur9 f all slime & impurity1 & !y p[]fully expel ! /one & gravel 9 ! re9s & bladd]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! di/ill$ _s ( corals be+ well rectifi$1 is good = ! ,epilepsy1 ,melan*oly1 & ,apoplexy4 ,x expelle? & drive? out all poyson by sweat+1 because x is ( a gold5 nature & quality1 :]e( 9 ano!r place m %all be said4 ,to di/ill a _s out ( salt ( ,t>t> & crude ,t>t>4 ,if y take a l quantity ( crude ,t>t> & ( salt ( ,t>t>1 & dissolve x ) clean wat]1 & !n evaporate ! wat] /ill skimm+ x1 till no sk9 m d rise1 & !n let x cool1 !re w %oot :ite cry/als1 :i* be+ di/ill$ z common ,t>t>1 !y w yield a pur] subtl] & pleasant] _s1 ?an ! crude ,t>t> do?1 9 all to be us$ z above ha? be5 taught ( ! simple _s ( ,t>t>3 !re=e x is ne$less "h to describe its use4 ,be=e y di/ill a _s !re(1 y may use !m 9 /ead ( ,t>t>us vitriolatus = purg+1 !y w cause g5tle /ools1 & drive also ! ur9 & /one1 & are n unpleasant to take4 ,! dose is f i4 to i4 9 wat]s fit = y\r purpose4 ,?is salt dissolv$ ) wat] purifie? metals 7if !y be boyl$ !re97 & make? !m fair] !n common ,t>t> doe?4 ,h[ to get a p[]ful _s out ( ! salt ( ,t>t>1 by ! help ( pure s& or peble-/ones4 ,9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is book ,i taught h[ to make su* a _s1 b because ! mat]ials1 :i* are to be di/ill$ 9 t furnace mu/ be ca/ ^u quick coals1 :]eby ! rema9d] is lo/1 & t also n e "o ha? ! conv5i5cy to set up a furnace t require? m room ?an ?is "h do?3 !re=e ,i w set d[n h[ x may be got ) ease 9 ?is our pres5t furnace1 )\t ! loss ( ! rema9d]1 :i* is n inf]ior to ! _s x self4 ,& x is done ?us3 ,make a fair :ite salt ( calc9$ ,t>t> by dissolution1 filtration & coagulation1 pulv]ise t salt 9 a w>m$ mort]1 & add to x a f\r? "p ( small pulv]is$ cry/al or fl9ts or only ( f9e s&1 wa%$ clean1 mix x well1 & ca/ "o spoonful !re( at once into y\r r$-hot vessel 7:i* mu/ be made ( e>?7 & s cov] x1 & ! mixture z soon z x is r$ hot1 w rise & boyl 7z common ,allome do?1 :5 x come? to a sudd5 heat7 & yield a ?ick :ite heavy _s2 & :5 x cease? to come =?1 !n ca/ 9 ano!r spoonful1 & /ay out ! "t ( its settl+1 & !n ano!r "p aga91 till all y\r mixture be ca/ 94 ,:5 no m _s goe? =?1 !n take (f ! lid f ! di/ill+ vessel1 & ) an iron ladle take out t :i* /ay$ beh9d1 :ile/ x is yet r$-hot & s(t1 & x w look l unto a transp>5t cle> :ite fusible glass1 :i* y mu/ keep f ! air1 = x w dissolve 9 x1 till ,i tea* y :at y are to d ) x4 ,! _s :i* came ov]1 may ei!r be kept z x is1 or else rectifi$ p] ar5am 9 a glass retort1 & us$ 9 ,physick2 x is clean ( ano!r ta/e ?an ! _s ( common salt or vitriol1 = x is n s %>p2 x smelle? ( ! fl9ts aft] a sulphure\s mann]1 & ta/e? ur9-l1 & x is v good = ^? t are tr\bl$ ) ! g\t1 /one & ,tisick3 = x provoke? ur9 & sweat mightily1 & 7because x cleanse? & /r5g?ne? ! /oma*7 x also make? "o h a good appetite to 8 ,victuals4 ,:at x c d else is unkn[n to me z yet1 b x is cr$ible t x may act its "p 9 _m o!r diseases1 :i* is left free = e "o to try4 ,9 my op9ion 7s9ce ! _s ( ! salt ( ,t>t> is good to be us$ ( x self = ! /one1 & t "h x is /r5g?n$ by ! s&1 :i* h ! signature ( ! /one ( ! ,microcosme7 !re is h>dly any p>ticul> m$ic9e1 :i* c g beyond x1 b ,i leave e "o to 8 own op9ion & exp]i5ce4 ,ext]nally us$1 x qu5*e? inflammations & make? a pure sk91 c4 ,! rema9d]1 :i* ,i bid y keep1 & looks l a transp>5t cle> glass1 is no?+ else b ! mo/ fix$ "p ( ! salt ( ,t>t> & fl9ts1 :i* joyn$ !mselves ?us 9 ! heat1 & turn$ to a soluble glass1 :]e9 lyes hid a great heat & fire4 ,z long at x is kept dry f ! air1 x _c be p]ceiv$ 9 x3 b if y p\r wat] ^u x1 !n its secret heat w discov] x self4 ,if y make x to f9e p[d] 9 a w>m mort]1 & lay x 9 a moi/ air1 x w dissolve & melt into a ?ick & fat oyl1 & leave "s fces beh9d4 ,?is fat liquor or oyl ( fl9ts1 s& or cry/al may n only be us$ inw>dly & outw>dly ( x self1 b also s]ve? to prep>e m9]als & metals into good m$ic9es1 or to *ange !m into bett] by ,*ymical art4 ,= _m great secrets are hid 9 ! contemptible peble or s&2 :i* an ignorant & unexp]t man 7if !y 7 disclos$ to him7 w\ld h>dly believe3 = ?is pres5t _w is by ! divels craft s f> possess$ ) curs$ fil?y av>ice1 t !y seek = no?+ b money1 b hone/ & +5i\s sci5ces are n reg>d$ at all2 & !re=e ,god do? close our eyes t we _c see :at lye? be=e !m1 & we trample ^u ) our feet4 ,t wor?y man ,p>celsus ha? giv5 x u suffici5tly to und]/&1 :5 he sai? 9 8 book 7conta9+ ! vexations ( ,al*ymi/s7 t _m times a despicable fl9t ca/ at a ,c[ is m wor? ?an ! ,c[2 n only because t gold may be melt$ out ( x1 b also t o!r inf]ior metals may be purifi$ !reby1 s t !y are l unto ! be/ gold & silv] 9 all tryals2 & al?\gh ,i nev] got any great pr(it by ! do+ ( x1 yet x do? suffice me t ,i h se5 sev]al times ! possibility & tru? !re(1 :i* 9 its prop] place likewise %all be taught4 ,?is liquor ( fl9ts is ( t nature t[>d ! metals1 t x make? !m exce$+ fair1 b n s1 z wom5 d sc[re _! vessels ( t91 copp]1 iron1 c4 ) ly & small s&1 till all fil? be sc\r$ (f1 & t !y get a bright & fair gloss3 b ! metals mu/ be dissolv$ !re9 by ,*ymical art1 & !n ei!r aft] ! wet or dry way dige/$ 9 x = its due space ( "t2 :i* ,p>acelsus calle? to g into ! mo!rs womb1 & be born aga93 if ?is be done rightly1 !n ! "m w br+ =? a pure *ild4 ,all metals are eng5dr$ 9 s& or /one1 & !re=e !y may well be call$ ! "m ( metals1 & ! pur] ! "m is1 ! pur] & s\nd] *ild %e w be>1 & among all /ones !re is none f\nd pur] ?an ! peble1 cry/al or s&1 :i* are ( "o nature 7if !y be simple & n impregnat$ ) metals37 ,& !re=e ! peble or s& is f\nd to be ! fitte/ ba? to wa% ! metal )all4 ,b he t w\ld take ?is ba? to be ! ,philosoph]s secret ,m5/ruum1 :]eby !y exalt ! ,k+ unto ! highe/ purity1 w\ld be mi/ak52 = _! ,balneum is m fri5dly to gold by reason ( its aff9ity ) x ?an ) o!r metals1 b ?is do? easi] dissolve o!r metals ?an gold4 ,:]eby x is evid5t1 t x _c be ,b5>d 8 f\nta9 7,b]nh>di font9a7 b mu/ be held only to be a p>ticul> cleans] ( metals4 ,b omitt+ ?is1 & leav+ x to ! fur!r practise & tryal ( ^? t want no "t nor conv5i5cy = to se>* :at may be done ) x1 let u take notice ( ! use ( ?is liquor 9 physick1 = :i* uses sake ?is book is writt54 ,t :i* ha? be5 said1 0 only done to t end1 t we may obs]ve1 t we mu/ n always look ^u de> & co/ly ?+s1 b t _m times ev5 9 mean & contemptible ?+s 7z s& pebles7 mu* good is to be f\nd4 ,h[ to extract a blood-r$ ,t9cture ) _s ( w9e out ( ! liquor ( peble-/ones4 ,if y w extract a t9cture out ( peble-/ones1 = use 9 ,physick or 9 ,al*ymy1 !n 9 /ead ( ! :ite take a fair yell[1 gre5 or blew peble or fl9t1 :e!r x hold fix$ or volatile gold1 & fir/ ) salt ( t>t> di/ill ! _s !re(2 or if y d n c>e = ! _s1 !n melt ! mixture 9 a cov]$ crucible into a transp>5t1 soluble & fusible glass1 & 9 a w>m mort] make x into f9e p[d]2 put ?is p[d] 9 a long neck$ glass1 & p\r ^u x rectifi$ _s ( w9e 7x ne$e? n to be dephlegm$1 x matt]s n if x be b pure7 let x rema9 ^u x 9 a g5tle w>m?1 till x be turn$ r$ 7! glass ) ! prep>$ peble or fl9ts mu/ be (t5 /irr$ ab\t1 t ! peble be divid$1 & ! _s ( w9e may be able to "w ^u x7 !n p\r (f ! col\r$ _s ( w9e1 & p\r on o!r1 & let ?is likewise turn r$3 ?is p\r+ (f & on mu/ be it]at$ s (t51 till ! _s ( w9e get no m col\r out ( x4 ,all ! ,t9ctur$ _s ( w9e put toge!r1 ab/ract 9 a ,balneum ?r\gh a ,limbeck f ! ,t9cture :i* w rema9 9 ! bottom ( ! glass body l a r$ juyce1 :i* y mu/ take out & keep = its use4 ,! use ( ! ,t9cture ( pebles or fl9ts 9 ,physick4 ,?is ,t9cture if x be made ( gold1 pebles or s&1 is to be held = none ( ! lea/ m$ic9es1 = x do? p[]fully resi/ all soluble ,t>t>e\s coagulations1 9 ! h&s1 knees1 feet1 re9s & bladd]2 & al?\gh 9 want ( ^? t hold gold1 x be extract$ b only out ( common :ite peble1 x do? act its "p h[ev]1 ?\gh n altoge!r s well z ! fir/4 ,let no man m>vel1 t s& or pebles made potable1 h s great v]tue2 = n all ?+s are kn[n to all2 & ?is ,t9cture is m p[]ful yet1 if fir/ gold h be5 dissolv$ ) ! liquor ( pebles be=e ! extraction4 ,& let no man imag9e t ?is ,t9cture comes f ! salt ( ,t>t> 7:i* is tak5 to ! prep>+ ( ! oyl ( s&7 because t ( x self also do? col\r ! _s ( w9e1 = !re is a great diff]5ce betwixt ?is ,t9cture & t1 :i* is extract$ out ( ! salt ( ,t>t>3 = if y di/ill t ( ! salt ( t>t> 9 a little glass body or retort1 !re w come fir/ a cle> _s ( w9e1 !n an unsavory phlegm1 & a salt w rema9 beh9d1 9 all l unto common salt ( t>t>1 :]e9 aft] its calc9+ n ! lea/ col\r appe>e?1 & because none came ov] nei!r1 x might be que/ion$ :]e x rema9$ !n8 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t x 0 n a true t9cture1 b only t ! sulphur 9 ! _s ( w9e 0 exalt$ or graduat$ by ! corporeal salt ( t>t>1 & s got a r$ col\r1 :i* x lose? z soon z ! salt ( t>t> is tak5 f x1 & reassume? its =m] :ite col\r3 ev5 z x hapne? also1 :5 ! salt ( ur91 or ( h>ts-horn or soot1 or any o!r l ur9\s salt is dige/$ ) _s ( w9e1 t ! _s turne? r$ ( x1 b n la/+ly1 b j s z x falls out ) ! salt ( t>t>1 = if by rectification x be sep>at$ aga9 f ! _s ( w9e1 ea* 7viz4 bo? ! salt & also ! _s ( w9e7 do? recov] aga9 its =m] col\r1 :]eby x appe>e?1 t 7z above said7 x 0 n a true t9cture4 ,he t w n believe x1 let him dissolve b i4 ( common :ite salt ( t>t> 9 i4 ( _s ( w9e1 & ! _s w turn z r$ ( x1 z if x _h /ood a long "t ^u sev]al p\nds ( blew or gre5 calc9$ salt ( t>t>2 & if ,i _h n try$ x my self sev]al times1 ,i %\ld h also be5 ( t op9ion3 b because ,i f\nd x to be o!rwise1 !re=e ,i w\ld n omit to set d[n my op9ion3 ?\gh ,i "k ,i %all des]ve small ?anks ( "s1 especially ( ^? :i* r w err ) ! great] numb]1 ?an to "k & confess ! tru? ) ! less numb]4 ,h[ev]1 ,i d n say1 t ! suppos$ t9cture ( ! salt ( ,t>t> is ( no v]tue or useless2 = ,i "k well en\gh t x is f\nd v effectual 9 _m diseases3 = ! pure/ "p ( ! salt ( ,t>t> ha? be5 dissolv$ by ! _s ( w9e1 x be+ ?us col\r$ !reby1 & !re=e t t9ctur$ _s ( w9e may v fitly be us$4 ,b z = ! ,t9cture1 :i* is extract$ out ( ! prep>$ pebles1 x is clean ( ano!r condition3 = if y ab/ract ! _s ( w9e f x1 ?\gh x also come? ov] :ite1 yet !re rema9e? a deep t9ctur$ salt1 ^: col\r is la/+ 9 ! /ronge/ fire1 & !re=e may be c\nt$ a true ,t9cture4 ,h[ by ! help ( ?is liquor out ( ,gold its r$ col\r may be extract$ s t x rema9s :ite4 ,?is oyl or liquor ( pebles is ( su* a condition1 t x do? precipitate all metals :i* are dissolv$ by corrosives1 b n aft] t mann] z ! salt ( ,t>t> do?2 = ! calx ( metals :i* is precipitat$ by ?is liquor2 7because t ! pebles d m+le !mselves !re)7 is gr[n mu* heavi] !reby1 ?an if x _h be5 only precipitat$ ) salt ( ,t>t>4 ,= example1 dissolve 9 ,aqua ,regia z mu* ,gold z y please1 & p\r ( ?is liquor ^u x1 till all ! ,gold fall to ! bottom l a yell[ p[d]1 & ! solution turn :ite & cle>1 :i* y mu/ p\r (f1 & edulcorate ! precipitat$ ,gold ) sweet wat]1 & !n dry x 7z y 0 taught to d ) ! ,aurum fulm9ans7 & y ne$ n fe> t x w k9dle & fulm9ate 9 ! dry+1 z x use? to d1 :5 x is precipitat$ ) salt ( ,t>t> or _s ( ur91 b y may boldly dry x by ! fire1 & x w look l yell[ e>?1 & w weigh z heavy aga9 z ! ,gold did weigh be=e ! solution2 ! cause ( :i* weight is1 ! peble /ones1 :i* did precipitate !mselves toge!r ) ! ,gold4 ,= ! ,aqua ,regia by its acidity ha? mortifi$ ! salt ( ,t>t>1 & robb$ x ( its v]tues s1 t x c\ld n *oose b let fall ! assum$ pebles or s&2 on ! o!r side1 ! salt ( ,t>t> :i* 0 9 ! liquor ( pebles1 ha? annihilat$ ! %>pness ( ! ,aqua ,regia1 s t x c\ld n keep ! dissolv$ gold any long]1 :]eby bo? ! gold & ! pebles are fre$ f _! dissolv]4 ,?is edulcorat$ & dry$ yell[ p[d] put into a clean crucible1 & set x betwe5 live coals1 t x beg9 to be r$ hot1 b n long1 & ! yell[ w be *ang$ into ! faire/ purple col\r1 :i* is pleasant to behold1 b if y let x /& long]1 !n ! purple col\r vani%e?1 & x turns to a br[n & brick col\r3 & !re=e if y desire to h a fair purple col\r$ gold1 y mu/ take x (f f ! fire1 z soon z x is come to t col\r1 & let x n /& any long]1 else x lose? t col\r aga94 ,?is fair gold-p[d] may be us$ by ! ri* 7:i* are able to pay = x7 f i to ss4 9 conv5i5t vehicles2 & 9 all diseases1 :]e sweat+ is ne$ful3 = besides ! provok+ ( sweat1 x com=te? n only ! he>t1 b also by ! v]tue ( ! peble x expelle? ! /one 9 ! re9s & bladd] 7if x be n gr[n to ! height ( h>dness7 l s& toge!r ) ! ur9e3 s t x may be safely us$ z well to prev5t1 z to cure ! plague1 g\t & /one4 ,h[ to make fur!r out ( ?is purple col\r$ gold a soluble ,ruby = m$ic9al use1 %all be taught 9 ! f\r? "p3 = 9 reg>d t x mu/ be done by a /rong fire 9 a crucible1 x do? n belong hi!r1 b to its prop] place1 :]e o!r l ,m$icam5ts are taught to be made4 ,if y w extract ! col\r out ( ?is precipitat$ gold1 !n p\r ^u x 7be=e x be put into ! fire = to calc97 ( ! /ronge/ _s ( salt1 & 9 a g5tle heat ! _s w dissolve "p ( ! gold1 :i* w be mu* fair] & deep] 9 col\r1 ?an if x _h be5 done ) ,aqua ,regia3 ^u ?is solution p\r five or six times z mu* ( dephlegm$ _s ( w9e1 & dige/ bo? toge!r its due "t1 !n by ! dige/ion ( a long "t1 "p ( ! ,gold w fall out ( ! solution to ! bottom l a fair :ite p\d]1 :i* may be r$uc$ ) ,borax or salt nitre & ,t>t>2 x is :ite l silv]1 & z heavy z o!r gold1 & may easily get its col\r aga9 by ! help ( ,antimony4 ,! residue out ( :i* ! :ite gold is faln1 viz4 ! _s ( salt m+l$ ) ! _s ( w9e1 mu/ be ab/ract$ f ! ,t9cture1 & !re w rema9 a pleasant s[re liquor col\r$ by ! gold1 ^u ! bottom ( ! glass body1 :i* is almo/ ( ! same v]tue1 :i* above ha? be5 ascrib$ to o!r t9ctures ( gold4 ,especially ?is liquor ( gold /r5g?ne? ! he>t1 bra91 & /oma*4 ,n4 ,b4 ,sometimes !re comes ov] ) ! _s ( w9e a little r$ oyl1 :i* ! /rong _s ( salt ha? sep>at$ f ! _s ( w9e1 & x is impregnat$ ) ! ,t9cture ( ,gold4 ,x is an excell5t cordial1 few are f\nd l unto x1 :]eby weak p decay$ by sickness or age1 may be kept alive a long "t1 !y tak+ daily "s drops ( x1 :o else = want ( ! humidum radicale1 w\ld be =c$ to ex*ange _! life = dea?4 ,"h "s body may ask1 :e!r ?is ,t9cture is to be c\nt$ or tak5 = a true ,t9cture ( ,gold2 or :e!r !re be ano!r bett] to be f\nd8 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t ?\gh _m may hold x to be su*1 & ,i my self d call x s "h1 yet t aft] due exam9ation x w n prove to be su*3 = al?\gh "s v]tue is tak5 f ! gold by ?is way1 yet x do? /ill keep its life1 ?\gh x be gr[n weak & pale1 because x c s easily recov] its =m] s\nd col\r by a contemptible m9]al3 if its true ,t9cture or s\l 7 gone f x1 surely an inf]i\r m9]al c\ld n re/ore x to life1 b ( necessity !re w\ld be requir$ su* a ?+ = to d x1 :i* ha? n only s mu*1 z x ha? ne$ ( = x self1 b ha? a transc5d5t p[] to give life unto dead ?+s4 ,z we may see by a man or any s5sible bea/1 t if !y h lo/ _! vigor by adv]sities1 9 t no life m is p]ceiv$ 9 !m1 yet by m$ic9es fit = ! purpose1 !y may be refre%$1 & br\ght to _! =m] heal?1 s t _! =m] disease appe>e? no m 9 !m3 b if _! s\l be once gone1 ! dead body c by no m$ic9es be re/or$ unto life aga91 b mu/ rema9 dead s long1 till he 9 ^: p[] x is to give & to take life1 h m]cy ^u x4 ,s likewise x is to be und]/ood ( gold1 :5 its col\r is tak5 f x1 & yet its life is left1 :i* by ! help ( ,antimony1 be+ its m$ic9e1 z also by ! help ( iron or copp] c be re/or$ unto x1 s t x recov]e? its =m] fair col\rs1 s t y _c see at all1 t x ail$ any ?+ be=e4 ,b if its life be gone f ! body1 x is impossible = any ord9>y metal or m9]al to re/ore x to life1 b x mu/ be done by su* a ?+1 :i* is m ?an ,gold x self ha? be53 = ev5 z a liv+ man _c give life unto a dead man1 b ,,god mu/ d x :o ha? creat$ man2 s ,gold _c re/ore to dead ,gold1 ! life :i* ha? be5 tak5 f x1 & h[ c\ld x !n be done by an unfixt m9]al8 ,b !re is requir$ a true ,philosoph] = to d x1 su* a "o z ha? good k ( gold & its composition4 ,n[ z we he>d t l _c help its l1 b he t %all help1 mu/ be m1 ?an he t looks = help f him3 ,h5ce x is evid5t1 t ! ,t9cture1 ^: rema9+ body 7f :i* x is tak57 is /ill gold1 c be no true t9cture2 = if x %all be a true t9cture1 x mu/ consi/ 9 its ?ree pr9ciples1 & h[ c x consi/ !re91 ! body f :5ce x came be+ yet alive1 & possess+ invisibly all its ?ree pr9ciples8 ,h[ c a mans s\l be tak5 f him1 & yet ! body live /ill8 ,"s w say1 t = all t1 ?is may be c\nt$ a true t9cture1 al?\gh ! body /ill rema9 gold1 & h kept its life3 ev5 z man may sp>e "s blood out ( 8 body1 :i* ?\gh x w make him some:at pale1 yet he live? /ill1 & ! lo/ blood may be supply$ aga9 by good meat & dr9k4 ,b :at lame & s5seless objections are ^!8 ,:o w\ld be s simple z to ?9k1 t a h&ful ( blood may be comp>$ to a mans life8 ,i believe no wise man w d x4 ,al?\gh life goe? =? ) ! blood1 yet ! blood is n ! life x self2 else ! dead c\ld be rais$ !reby1 if a cup full ( x 7 p\r$ into a dead body2 b :]e 0 su* a ?+ ev] he>d or se58 ,) su* gr\ndless op9ions "s did presume to c5sure ! tru?1 set d[n 9 my treatise de ,auro potabili v]o1 say+1 ,geb] & ,lullius 7 also ( op9ion1 t a true t9cture c be extract$ out ( gold1 ! same nev]!less rema9+ good gold3 b x may be ask$1 :at x ha? lo/ !n = to yield a true ,t9cture1 s9ce x rema9$ good gold8 ,"h no body w be at home = to answ] ,i d\bt4 ,:at are ! ,writ+s ( ,geb] or ,lully to me8 ,:at !y h writt5 ,i d n despise1 !y 7 highly enlightn$ & exp]i5c$ ,philosoph]s1 & w\ld def5d _! writ+s suffici5tly1 if !y 7 alive3 & :at ,i write1 ,i am also able to ma9ta94 ,d ^? m5 ?9k1 t ! writ+s ( ,geb] & ,lully are to be und]/ood accord+ unto ! b>e lett]8 %ew me a t9cture ( gold :i* 0 made by ! writ+s ( ,geb] or ,lully8 if x 7 s1 !n e idiot or novice1 t c\ld b read ,lat9e1 w\ld n only by _! writ+s be able to make ! ,t9cture ( gold1 b also ! ,philosoph]s /one x self1 :]e( !y h writt5 at l>ge2 :i* do? n foll[1 because x is se5 by daily exp]i5ce1 t ! mo/ worldly le>n$ m5 sp5t _m ye>s1 & h be5 at va/ *>ges1 & tak5 great pa9s1 & /udi$ 9 _! books day & night1 & f\nd n ! lea/ ?+ 9 !m4 ,n[ if su* ,philosoph]s 7 to be und]/ood lit]ally1 d\btless !re w\ld n be s _m poor decay'd ,al*ymi/s4 ,!re=e ! writ+s ( su* wor?ies are n to be und]/ood accord+ to ! lett]1 b accord+ to ! my/ical s5se hid "u ! lett]4 ,b because ! tru? is eclips$ 9 _! books by s _m s$uc+ & sophi/ical processes1 !re w h>dly any man be able to pick x out f s _m s$ucem5ts1 unless a light f ,god be giv5 to him fir/1 :]eby he may be able s to p]use ! d>k writ+s ( ^? m51 t he "k h[ to sep>ate ! p>abolical spee*es1 f ^? t are true 9 ! lett] x self3 or if an hone/ ,godly ,*ymi/ by ! grace ( ,god 9 8 lab\rs d hit ^u ! "r /eps1 & yet d d\bt1 :e!r he be 9 ! "r way or no1 !n by read+ ( good & true ,philosoph]s books1 he may at la/ le>n out ( !m ! firm & con/ant tru?3 else h>dly any ones desire may be obta9$ out ( _! books1 b r aft] ! preti\s "t sp5t1 means & heal? wa/$1 a man %all be =c$ to fall a begg+ at la/4 ,9 l mann]1 if ! true t9cture be tak5 f ,copp]1 ! re/ is no m a metal1 nor by any ,art or =ce ( fire c be r$uc$ to a metallical sub/ance4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b if y leave "s t9cture 9 x1 !n x may be r$uc$ into a brittle gray body1 l unto iron1 b brittle4 ,ano!r way to extract a good ,t9cture out ( gold by ! help ( ! liquor ( s& or pebles4 ,take ( t gold calx 7:i* 0 precipitat$ ) ! oyl ( s&7 "o "p1 & ?ree or f\r p>ts ( ! liquor ( cry/als or ( s&1 mix ! gold calx 9 a good crucible ) ! liquor1 & set ?is mixture into a g5tle heat1 s t ! moy/ness may evaporate f ! oyl ( s& :i* is n easily done2 = ! peble or s&1 by reason ( _! dryness keep & hold ! moy/ness1 & w n let x g easily2 x rise? 9 ! pot or crucible1 z borax or ,allome do? :5 y calc9e !m2 !re=e ! crucible1 mu/ n be fill$ above half1 t ! liquor toge!r ) ! gold may h room en\gh1 & d n run ov] ! pot3 & :5 x rise? no m1 !n /r5g!n ! fire1 till ! pot be r$-hot4 ,! mixture /&+ fa/1 put a lid ^u x1 :i* may close well1 t no coals1 a%es1 or o!r impurity may fall into x1 & give x s /rong fire 9 a w9de furnace1 t ! liquor toge!r ) ! gold calx may melt l wat]2 keep x melt+ s long1 till ! liquor & gold toge!r be l unto a transp>5t fair ruby1 :i* w be done 9 an h\rs "t or !reab\ts2 !n p\r x =? into a clean copp] mort]1 let x cool1 & !n make x into p[d]1 & p\r _s ( w9e ^u x = to extract1 :i* w look l unto ?9 blood3 & w prove m effectual 9 use1 ?an ! above describ$ ,t9cture4 ,! residue f :i* ! ,t9cture is extract$1 mu/ be boyl$ ) lead1 & precipitat$ & driv5 (f z y d o>es1 & y w get ! rema9+ gold1 :i* w5t n into ! _s ( w9e2 b x is v pale & turn$ l unto silv] 9 col\r1 :i* if x be melt$ by ,antimony1 x recov]e? its =m] col\r )\t any consid]able loss 9 ! weight4 ,h[ ! melt+ 9 crucibles1 & boyl+ ( ! rema9+ gold is to be done1 %all be m punctually set d[n 9 ! f\r? "p2 ,i "k sev]al o!r f9e processes1 = to extract ! col\r easily out ( gold2 b because ! gold mu/ be fir/ made fit = x by melt+ 9 a crucible1 & t x is n p]t95t to speak ( t op]ation "h 9 ?is second "p1 !re=e x %all be res]v$ = ! f\r?1 :]e y %all be in=m$ at l>ge1 n onely h[ to prep>e ,gold1 ,antimony & o!r m9]als1 & make !m fit = extraction1 b also h[ to r$uce !m into a transp>5t1 soluble & fire-pro( ,ruby 7:i* are none ( ! meane/ m$ic9es7 & z x 0 done "h ) ! gold1 s y may proce$ likewise ) o!r metals & m9]als = to extract _! col\rs4 ,& !re=e be+ ne$less to describe ea* metals t9cture by x self1 all ! processes ( !m %all be disclos$ 9 "o1 viz4 9 t ( gold4 ,! book w\ld gr[ too big1 if ,i %\ld describe !m sev]ally1 :i* ,i c\nt ne$less to d4 ,let ?is suffice = ?is ,second "p1 t we h taught1 h[ to extract out ( ! gold its col\r aft] a common way4 ,:i* inde$ are good m$ic9es1 b = ought ,i "k ( no use 9 ,al*ymy4 ,b he t seeke? to h a true ,t9cture out ( gold1 let him endeav\r fir/ to de/roy ! gold by ! univ]sal ,m]cury1 & to turn ! inside outw>d1 & ! outside inw>d1 & proce$ fur!r accord+ unto art1 !n ! s\l ( gold w easily joyn x self ) ! _s ( w9e1 & come to be a good m$ic9e1 :]e( m 9 my treatise de auro potabili is h&l$4 ,if "o "k ! ,*alybs ( ,s&ivogius1 :i* is well to be _h1 he might ) little lab\r quickly get a good m$ic9e3 b because we %ew our selves /ill ungrateful *ildr5 unto ,god1 !re=e x is no m>vel1 t he )drawe? 8 h& f u1 & leave? u 9 errors4 ,:at fur!r may be done ) ! liquor ( pebles4 ,_m m pr(itable ?+s1 z well 9 ,al*ymy1 z 9 m$ic9e1 may be compass$ by ! oyl ( s&2 z = example1 to make fair pa9t+ col\rs out ( metals1 :i* abide 9 all elem5ts3 ,also to frame all sorts ( transp>5t h>d /ones out ( cry/al1 :i* 9 beauty are l unto ! natural1 yea fair] sometimes2 also h[ to make _m fair ,amauses or ,enamels & ! l pr(itable arts3 b !y belong+ n to ?is second "p1 %all be res]v$ = ! f\r?1 :]e all su* %all be taught v punctually ) all ! circum/ances !reunto relat+4 ,h[ by ! help ( ?is liquor to make trees to gr[ out ( metals1 ) _! col\rs4 ,al?\gh ?is process 9 ,physick may be ( no great use3 yet 9 reg>d t to a ,*ymical ,physitian x gives good in=mation ( ! condition ( natural ?+s1 & _! *ange4 ,i ?\ght x n amiss to set x d[n "h4 ,take ( ! above describ$ oyl made ( s&1 pebles or cry/als z mu* z y please1 mix !re) a l quantity ( ! lixivium ( ,t>t>1 %ake bo? well toge!r1 s t ! ?ick liquor may n be p]ceiv$ 9 ! lixivium1 b be ?r\ghly incorporat$ !re)1 bo? be+ turn$ to a ?9 solution1 & !n y\r wat] is prep>$1 :]e9 ! metals d gr[4 ,! metals mu/ be fir/ dissolv$ 9 _! prop] corrosive ,m5/ruums1 & ! ,m5/ruum mu/ be q ab/ract$ f !nce aga91 b n too ne>1 t ! calx ( ! metal may n gr[ r$-hot1 :]eby its gr[+ v]tue w\ld be tak5 f x4 ,!n take x out ( ! little glass-body1 & break x 9 pieces ab\t ! bigness ( a pulse1 & put !m 9 ! above describ$ liquor 9 a cle] bright glass1 t ! gr[+ ( ! metals may be disc]n$ ?r\gh x2 & z soon z ! prep>$ metals are tak5 out ( ! glass body1 !y mu/ be kept f ! aire1 else !y lose _! gr[+ v]tue4 ,!re=e ?us dry !y mu/ be brok5 9 pieces1 & laid 9 ! bottom ( ! glass 7:]e9 ! liquor is7 a f+]s bread? "o f ano!r asund]1 & mu/ n be laid toge!r on a heap4 ,! glass mu/ /& /ill 9 a quiet place1 & ! metal w pres5tly swell 9 x1 & ?ru/ =? "s bulks1 out ( :i* bran*es & twigs d gr[1 s f9ely1 t "o %all admire at x2 & let none ?9k t ?is gr[+ s]ve? only = to please ! eye1 = "s special ?+ is hid 9 x2 = all s& or pebles1 al?\gh !y be :ite1 invisibly conta9e? a hidd5 t9cture or gold5 sulphur1 :i* none )\t exp]i5ce w be able to believe2 = if = a "t y dige/ ! pure fil+s ( lead 9 x1 !re w gold come to /ick to ! outside !re( 7:i* gold may be wa%$ (f ) wat]7 & ! lead w look z if x 7 gild$4 ,:i* gold came f no :]e else b f ! s& or pebles1 al?\gh !y 7 :ite & cle>1 s t x c\ld n be p]ceiv$ 9 !m4 ,x %ewe? also its meliorat+ v]tue1 :5 ! metals d gr[ !re91 & = a c]ta9 space ( "t are dige/$ !re)4 ,= x may be se5 app>5tly1 t ! metals 9 ! gr[+ d increase f ?is liquor1 & attract :at is = _! turn2 :i* h5ce also may be p]ceiv$1 t :5 b z mu* z ! bigness ( a pea gr[e? !re91 x w gr[ twice or ?rice z big1 :i* is wor?y to be consid]$ (4 ,also ! pebles or s&-/ones are ! natural matrixes ( metals1 & !re appe>e? a great sympa?y betwe5 !m1 especially betwe5 ! unripe metals & !m2 z if nature %\ld say to su* raw or unripe metals1 return into y\r mo!rs womb1 & /ay !re ! due "t1 till y h atta9$ !re to p]fect rip5ess1 = y 7 tak5 !nce too soon aga9/ my w4 ,fur!r1 out ( ?is liquor !re may be made a good borras to r$uce ! metals !reby4 ,!re may be made also ) ?is liquor fair glas$ & firm col\rs ^u e>!n vessels l unto ,porcellan or ,*9a4 ,also by boyl+ x ) wat]1 a t5d] impalpable sn[-:ite e>? may be precipitat$ out ( x1 :]e( !re may be made vessels l unto ,porcellan4 ,_m o!r useful ?+s may be br\ght to pass !reby 9 me*anical bus9esses1 ne$less "h to relate4 ,also ! unripe & volatile m9]als may be fix$ & rip5$ !reby1 s t n only !y may be ! fitt] to be us$ 9 ,physick1 b also ! volatile gold & silv] conta9$ 9 !m may be sav$ !reby1 :]e( m 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,n4 ,b4 ,hi!r belongs also ! process ( ! _s ( lead1 ,virg9s-milk & ,dragons blood4 ,( ! _s ( ur9e & ( ! volatile _s ( salt ,armoniack4 ,out ( ur9e or salt ,armoniack1 a p[]ful & p5etrat+ _s may be made sev]al wayes1 :i* n only is to be us$ 9 phisick = _m diseases1 b is also f\nd v useful 9 me*anical & *ymical op]ations1 z foll[e?4 ,take ( ! ur9e ( s\nd m5 liv+ *a/1 ga!r a good quantity toge!r 9 a wood5 vessel1 let x /& = its "t to putrefy1 & di/il a _s !re(1 :i* aft]w>d 9 a great glass retort ) a wide neck mu/ be rectifi$ f calc9$ t>t>1 & /ill t :i* come? ov] fir/1 may be sav$ by x self1 & s ! second & ?ird also1 ! /ronge/ may be us$ = ! prep>+ ( metallical m$ic9es1 & ! weak] = a m$ic9e alone by its self1 or else m+l$ ) fit vehicles3 ,! salt :i* 9 ! rectification come? ov] ) ! /ronge/ _s2 may be put to ! weake/1 to make x ! /rong]1 or else x may be sav$ by x self 9 a good /rong glass4 ,b because ! _s ( ur9e is t$i\s to make1 !re=e ,i w %ew1 h[ to get x easi] out ( salt ,armoniack4 ,! prep>ation is ?us4 ,take ( salt armoniack1 & lapis calam9>is1 & make ea* by x self into p[d]1 & !n mix !m toge!r1 & ca/ ( x into ! r$ hot vessel at once no m ?an ss4 or i4 ,unto ! vessel !re mu/ be apply$ a great receiv]3 = ?is _s goe? ) su* a =ce & p[]1 t x 7 impossible to di/il x 9 a retort )\t dang] or loss1 = ,i broke m ?an "o receiv] ) x1 be=e ,i did inv5t ?is in/rum5t4 ,! spirits be+ well setl$ 9 ! receiv]1 ca/ 9 m ( y\r mixture2 ?is cont9ue s long till all y\r matt] is ca/ 92 !n take (f ! receiv]1 & p\r ! _s into a /rong glass1 :i* mu/ be well clos$ at ! top1 b n ) wax & a bladd]1 because x s(t5e? ! wax1 & do? p5etrate ?r\gh ! bladd]2 b fir/ /op x ) pap]1 !n melt ,lacca or sulphur1 & p\r x ^u x1 s t x come to be v well clos$1 & !n x w n be able to exhale1 or ?\ may/ get su* glasses made1 z 9 ! fif? "p %all be taught1 = to keep all ! subtle spirits 9 !m1 = m security sake4 ,& ?is _s1 if no wat] h be5 mixt ) x 9 ! receiv]1 ne$e? no rectify+3 b he t w h x /rong] yet1 may rectify x by a glass retort1 & s keep x = use4 ,& ?is is ! be/ way to make a /rong _s out ( salt armoniack3 ! same may be done also1 by tak+ ( fil$ ,z9ck1 in/ead ( lapis calam9>is3 also by add+ ( salt ( t>t>1 salt made ( ! ,lee ( wood a%es1 unqu5*t lime1 & ! l3 b ! _s is no?+ ne> s /rong 7al?\gh all ^? ?+s may be done ) x1 t are done ) ! =m]7 z t :i* is made ) lapis calam9>is or ,z9ck4 ,! process or ! mann] ( mak+ x1 is ?is3 ,take i4 ( salt armoniack made into p[d]1 & z mu* ( salt ( t>t>1 mix bo? toge!r by ! help ( a lye made ( t>t>1 or only ) common wat]1 s t all come to be l a pap1 & ca/ 9 "o spoonful !re( at once1 into ! di/ill+ vessel1 !n ca/ 9 m till y h _s en\gh4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! salt ( t>t> may also be mix$ dry ) ! salt ,armoniack )\t any lye or wat]1 & s di/ill$3 b x is n s good1 z :5 ! mixture is temp]$ ) lye or wat]3 = if x be ca/ 9 dry1 ! _s w come ov] 9 ! =m ( a volatile salt3 b if ! mixture h be5 moi/5$1 !n mo/ "p !re( w come ov] l a fi]y burn+ _s3 ,9 l mann] also ! mixture ( ,lyme & salt ,armoniack may be temp]$ moi/1 & x w yield m _s ?an if x be di/ill$ dry4 ,x may be ask$3 :y lapis calam9>is1 ,z9ck & unqu5*t lyme1 calc9$ t>t>1 salt ( pota%es1 fix$ salt nitre or ! l ?+s prep>$ by ! fire1 mu/ be add$ unto salt ,armoniack1 & :e!r x be n z good to add "s bolus1 or o!r e>? 7z usually is done to o!r salts7 & s to di/il a _s ( x8 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t !re are two sorts ( salt 9 salt ,armoniack1 viz4 a common acid salt1 & a volatile salt ( ur9e1 :i* )\t mortify+ ( "o ( !m1 _c be sep>at$3 = z soon z !y feel ! heat1 ! volatile salt ( ur9e c>rie? ! acid salt upw>ds1 & !y bo? toge!r yield a sublimate1 ( ! same nature & ess5ce ) common salt armoniack :i* is n sublim$1 onely x is pur] ?an ! common4 ,& no _s w\ld come ov] f x1 if x %\ld be m+l$ ) bole1 brick1 du/1 s&1 or any o!r /r5g?less e>?1 & s di/ill$1 b ! :ole salt z x is ( x self 7leav+ its e>?y sub/ance beh9d7 w\ld sublime ?us dry3 b t x falle? out o!rwise ) ! lapis calam9>is 7:i* is also l an e>?7 s t a sep>ation ( ! salts is wr\ght !reby1 & a volatile _s come? ov]2 ! reason is1 t ! lapis calam9>is & ,z9ck are ( su* a nature1 t !y h a great aff9ity ) all acid ?+s1 & d love !m1 & are lov$ by !m likewise 7:]e( "s m5tion ha? be5 made 9 ! fir/ "p7 s t ! acid salt /icks to x 9 ! w>m?1 & unite? x self ) x1 & ! volatile salt is set free1 & di/ill$ into a subtle _s2 :i* c\ld n h be5 done1 if ! acid salt _h n be5 kept back1 by ! lapis calam9>is or ,z9k4 ,b t a _s is di/ill$ (f by addition ( fix$ salts2 ! reason is t fix$ salts are contr>y unto acid salts1 & 7if !y get ! up]h&7 d kill ! same1 & rob !m ( _! /r5g?1 :]eby ^? ?+s :i* are mix$ ) !m are fre$ f _! bond3 & s x falls out "h ) salt armoniack1 t :5 by addition ( a vegetable fix$ salt1 ! acidity ( ! salt armoniack is kill$2 ! salt ( ur9e1 :i* =m]ly 0 b\nd !re)1 gets its =m] fre$ome & /r5g?1 & be+ sublim$ turns into a _s4 ,:i* c\ld n h be5 done1 if common salt _h be5 add$ to ! salt armoniack in/ead ( salt ( t>t>2 = ! salt ( ur9e w\ld !reby 7z by a f> great] enemy7 be kill$ & kept back1 s t x c\ld yield no _s4 ,i ?\ght fit to give notice h]e( to ! ignorant 7n = ^?1 :o knew x be=e7 & to ! unkn[+ x w d mu* good1 & t !y may h a light = o!r lab\rs3 = ,i h _m times se51 & see x /ill by daily exp]i5ce1 t ! mo/ "p ( vulg> ,*ymi/s1 :atsoev] !y d 7hav+ got x ei!r by read+1 see+1 or he>+7 !y hurle x ov] l bot*]s1 & are n able to give any solid reason1 :y ?is or t mu/ fall out 9 su* or ano!r mann]1 n lab\r+ to f9d out ! natures & conditions ( salts1 m9]als1 & o!r mat]ials1 b cont5t+ !mselves onely ) ! ,receipt1 say+ ?is or t ,au?or ha? writt5 s1 & !re=e x mu/ be s1 :]eas _m times su* books are pat*t up out ( all sorts ( au?ors4 ,& ^? t /ick to s _m books1 w h>dly ev] come to get any good1 b are l$ out ( "o ,labyr9? into ano!r1 sp5d+ _! life mis]ably 9 wat*+ & c>es3 b if !y w\ld fir/ s]i\sly consid] ?+s1 & le>n to "k nature1 & !n take _! "w 9 h&1 !n !y w\ld soon] atta9 unto true k2 & s mu* ( ?is matt] by ! way4 ,i hope t he t ha? be5 9 error w be pleas$ ) x1 & ! kn[+ w n grudge to h x imp>t$ to ! ignorant4 ,t :i* rema9s aft] ! di/illation is done1 is also good = use2 if ! addition h be5 ( salt ( t>t>1 a melt+ p[d] may be made ( x1 to r$uce metals4 ,( lapis calam9>is or ,z9ck1 yields p] deliquium a cle>1 :ite1 & heavy %>p oyl1 = ! %>p] "p ( salt armoniack1 :i* did n turn to _s1 ha? dissolv$ lapis calam9>is1 & is almo/ ( ! same v]tues = ext]nal use 9 ,*yrurg]y ) t1 :i* above 9 ! fir/ "p :i* 0 taught to be made out ( lapis calam9>is1 & _s ( salt1 save only t ?is 9 ! di/ill+ do? n yield s /rong a _s z ! o!r1 b onely yields a %>p sublimate4 ,( ! use & v]tue ( ! _s ( salt ,armoniack4 ,?is _s is ( a %>p p5etrat+ ess5ce1 & ( an airy1 moi/1 & w>m nature2 & !re=e may ) cr$it be us$ 9 _m diseases1 #h1 #aj1 #ab4 7m or less7 drops !re( us$ 9 a conv5i5t vehicle1 d imm$iately p5etrate all ! body ov]1 caus+ sudd5 sweat+1 op5+ ! ob/ructions ( ! sple51 & disp]s+ & expell+ _m malignities by sweat & ur9e1 x cure? ! qu>tane1 collick1 ! suffocation ( ! ,matrix1 & _m m diseases4 ,9 brief1 ?is _s is a safe1 sure1 & ready m$ic9e = to disp]se & expel all t\gh1 gross & v5em\s humors4 ,also1 ?is _s acte? 8 "p ext]nally1 qu5*+ all inflammations1 cur+ ! ,erysipelas & ,grangr5e2 x allaye? ! pa9s ( ! g\t1 clo!s be+ dipt 9 x & apply$3 & al?\gh x draw bli/]s1 x matt]s n2 laid to ! pulse1 x is good 9 ard5t feav]s1 x asswage? swell+s & pa9s2 disscusse? congeal$ blood1 helpe? /ra9$ limbs1 & b5umm$ n]ves3 onely smell$ unto1 x cure? ! megrim1 & o!r ,*ronical diseases ( ! head3 = x dissolve? ! peccant matt]1 & evacuate? x ?r\gh ! no/rils2 x re/ore? ! lo/ he>+1 be+ ext]nally laid on ) a little in/rum5t fit = ! purpose4 ,also 9 ! ob/ructions ( wom5s c\rses apply$ by a fit in/rum5t 9 a spiritual way1 op5e? pres5tly1 & cleanse? ! womb1 & make? wom5 fruitful1 c4 ,m+l$ ) common wat]1 & held 9 ! m\?1 asswage? ! too?-a*1 proce$+ f %>p humors :i* are falln 9 ! tee?4 ,a little ( x apply$ 9 a gli/]1 kille? ! wormes 9 ! body1 & allaye? ! colick4 ,?is _s may also fur!r be us$ to _m o!r ?+s1 especially by means !re( _m preti\s & effectual m$icam5ts may be made out ( metals & m9]als1 :]e( "s %all be describ$ z foll[e?4 ,n4 ,b4 ,!re is yet ano!r matt]1 :i* is f\nd e :]e & at all times1 & is to be got by e "o )\t di/illation & *>ges1 & is z good = ! abovesaid diseases1 z ! di/ill$ _s1 & if all m5 knew x1 !re w\ld n be f\nd e :]e s _m sick p1 nor s _m ,doctors & ,apo!c>ies4 ,to di/ill a blood r$ oyl ( vitriol by ! help ( ! _s ( ur94 ,dissolve ,hung>ian or o!r good vitriol 9 common wat]1 & let x run ?r\gh a filtr+ pap]1 p\r ( ?is _s ^u x s mu*1 till all ! gre5 be vani%t1 & ! wat] be made cle>1 & a yell[ sulphur be settl$3 !n p\r (f ! cle>1 & ! re/ :i* is muddy1 p\r toge!r 9 a filtrum1 t ! moi/ure may run (f1 & ! e>? ( ! vitriol rema9 9 ! pap]1 :i* y mu/ dry1 & di/il to a blood-r$ oyl1 :i* w op5 ! ob/ructions ( ! :ole body1 & p]fectly cure ! epilepsie4 ,! cle> wat] mu/ be evaporat$ dry1 & !re w rema9 a salt1 :i* be+ di/ill$1 yields a wond]ful _s4 ,be=e x be di/ill$1 x is a specificum purgans1 :]e( #h4 #aj4 #ab4 to #bd4 gra9s tak51 may safely be us$ 9 all diseases4 ,! ,t9cture ( ,vegetables4 ,spices1 se$s or fl[]s be+ extract$ !re) & dige/$ & di/ill$1 ! ess5ce ( !m w come ov] ) x1 9 ! =m ( a r$ oyl4 ,vitriol ( copp]4 ,if y p\r x ^u calx ( copp]1 made by (t5 heat+ ! ,copp] r$ hot & qu5*+ x aga91 x w extract )9 an h\rs "t a fair blew col\r1 & hav+ dissolv$ z mu* !re( z x c p\r x (f & let x %oot 9 a cold place1 & y w get a fair sky col\r$ vitriol1 a small quantity :]e( w cause /rong vomits2 ! re/ ( ! vitriol rema9e? a blew oyl1 good to be us$ 9 ulc]s4 ,! ,t9cture ( crude ,t>t>4 ,if y take common crude t>t>1 & p\r ( ?is _s ^u x1 & set x 9 dige/ion1 ! _s w extract a blood-r$ t9cture1 & if ! _s be ab/ract$ f x1 !re w rema9 a pleasant r$ oyl1 ( no small v]tue & p[]4 ,to make ! oyls or liquors ( salts4 ,?is _s also dissolve? cry/als & o!r /ones1 !y be+ fir/ dissolv$1 precipitat$ & r$uc$ to impalpable p[d]s1 turn+ !m into oyles & liquors1 good to be us$ 9 ,al*ymy & ,physick4 ,to precipitate all metals ) x4 ,any metal be+ dissolv$ 9 an acid _s may be precipitat$ bett] & pur] !re)1 ?an ) ! liquor ( ! salt ( t>t>2 = ,aurum fulm9ans :i* is precipitat$ ) x fulm9ate? f> /rong] ?an if x 7 done ) oyl ( t>t>4 ,r4 ,"s juyce ( ,lemon & mix x ) ! solution ( gold1 be=e x be precipitat$1 & !n n all ! gold w precipitate1 b "s ( x w rema9 9 ! solution1 & 9 "t _m small gre5 /ones 7n unlike unto common vitriol7 w appe>2 :i* 9 a small dose w purge all noxi\s humors4 ,! oyl & vitriol ( silv]4 ,if y dissolve silv] 9 ,aqua =tis1 & p\r s mu* ( ?is _s into x till x cease? to make a noise1 "s ( ! silv] w precipitate 9 ! =m ( a black p[d]1 ! re/ ( ! silv] rema9e? 9 ! liquor3 ! phlegm ab/ract$ f x 9 ,balneo1 till x get a sk9 at ! top1 & !n set into a cool place1 !re w gr[ :ite cry/als 9 x1 :i* be+ tak5 out & dry$ are a good purge 9 madness1 dropsie1 feav]s & o!r diseases1 safely & )\t dang] to be us$ to "y & old4 ,! re/ ( ! liquor :i* did n cry/allise may be extract$ ) _s ( w9e1 & ! fces be+ ca/ away ! extraction w be pleasant]4 ,! _s ( w9e ab/ract$ f x1 !re w rema9 a m$ic9e ( no small value 9 all diseases ( ! bra94 ,to extract a r$ ,t9cture out ( ,antimony or common sulphur4 ,boyl sulphur or ,antimony made into p[d] 9 a ,lixivium ( salt ( t>t>1 till x turn r$1 & p\r ?is _s ^u x1 & di/ill g5tly 9 a ,balneum1 & !re w come ov] a fair t9cture ) ! volatile _s1 silv] ano9t$ !re) w be guilt1 ?\gh n la/+ly4 ,x s]ve? = all diseases ( ! lungs4 ,h[ to rip5 ,antimony & common sulphur1 s t sev]al sorts ( su* smels1 z vegetables h1 arise f !nce4 ,dissolve ,antimony or sulphur 9 ! liquor ( pebles or s&1 coagulate ! solution to a r$ mass2 ^u ?is mass p\r _s ( ur91 & let x extract 9 a g5tle w>m?4 ,! _s be+ col\r$ r$1 p\r x (f1 & p\r on o!r _s1 let x extract likewise1 & ?is y mu/ it]ate s (t51 till ! _s w extract no m t9cture2 !n p\r all ! extracts toge!r & ab/ract ! _s ( ur9 f x 9 ,balneum ?r\gh a limbeck1 & !re w rema9 a blood r$ liquor1 & if y p\r ^u ?is _s ( w9e x w extract a fair] t9cture !n ! =m] 01 leav+ ! fces beh9d1 & ?is t9cture smelle? l g>lick3 & if x be dige/$ ?ree or f\r weeks 9 a g5tle w>m?1 x w get a v pleasant smel1 l unto ! yell[ prunes or plums3 & if x rema9 long] yet 9 dige/ion1 x w get a smel n inf]ior to musk & amb>2 ,?is t9cture hav+ be5 dige/$ a long "t1 & got sev]al smels1 is n only notably by ! fire increas$ 9 pleasantness ( smel & ta/e1 b also 9 v]tue3 = s _m & v>i\s sweet smels are p]ceiv$ 9 x1 t x is to be admir$1 :i* v>iety & exaltation proce$e? only f ! pure & rip5+ _s ( ur91 = !re is hid 9 x a fire1 :i* do? n de/roy b pres]ve & graduate all col\rs1 :]e( 9 ano!r place m %all be said4 ,n4 ,b4 ,betwixt ! _s ( ur9 & ! animal & m9]al ,copp] !re appe>e? a great sympa?y2 = x do? n only love copp] above all o!r metals1 & m+le? easily ) x1 & make? x extraord9>y fair1 & ( good use 9 ,physick1 b x prep>e? x also to su* a m$ic9e1 :]eby all v5]\s sores 7bo? by inw>d & outw>d use7 h[ deep s ev] !y took root 9 ! blood1 )\t ! use ( any o!r m$icam5ts1 are p]fectly cur$2 x make? fruitful & b>r51 accord+ z x is us$2 x cleanse? ! matrix1 h9dre? ! ris+ !re(1 & miracul\sly fur!re? wom5s c\rses t h be5 /ay$1 above all o!r m$icam5ts ( :at "n soev]4 ,if ?is _s be m+l$ ) ! volatile 7b n corrosive7 _s ( vitriol or common salt !re w come a salt out ( x1 :i* is inf]ior to none 9 fusibl5ess1 & useful bo? 9 ,al*ymy & ,physick4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! liquor ( ! salt ,( t>t>1 & ! _s ( w9e d n mix )\t wat]1 ?is be+ ! mean p>tak+ ( bo? ( _! natures1 & if y add unto x _s ( ur9 x w n m+le b keep its own place3 s t ^! ?ree sorts ( liquors1 be+ put 9 ! same glass1 & ?\gh !y be %ak$ nev] s mu* w n incorporate = all t3 ! liquor ( ! salt ( t>t> keepe? to ! bottom1 next to x w be ! _s ( ur91 & on ! top ( t is ! _s ( w9e3 & if y p\r a di/ill$ oyl ^u x1 t w keep upp]mo/ ( all1 s t y may keep f\r sorts ( liquors 9 "o glass1 :]e( none is m+l$ ) ! o!r4 ,al?\gh ?is be ( no great pr(it1 yet x s]ve? = to le>n !reby ! diff]5ce ( spirits4 ,( ! _s & oyl ( ,h>ts-horn4 ,take ,h>ts-horn1 cut x ) a saw into pieces1 ( ! bigness ( a f+]1 & ca/ 9 "o at a "t into ! a=esaid di/ill+ vessel1 & :5 ! spirits are settl$1 !n ano!r1 & cont9ue ?is until y h spirits en\gh3 & ! vessel be+ fill$ ) ! pieces t 7 ca/ 91 take !m out ) ! tongs1 & ca/ 9 o!rs1 & d ?is z (t5 z is ne$ful4 ,! di/ill+ be+ f9i%$1 take (f ! receiv]1 & p\r into x dephlegm$ _s ( w9e1 :i* w cleanse ! volatile salt3 p\r ! oyl ) ! _s & volatile salt ?r\gh a filtr+ pap] made wet fir/ & ly+ 9 a glass funnel1 & ! _s ( w9e toge!r ) ! _s ( ,h>ts-horn & ! volatile salt w run ?r\gh ! pap]1 & ! blacki% oyl w /ay beh9d1 b x mu/ quickly be p\r$ out1 else x w pass ?r\gh aft] !m4 ,! _s toge!r ) ! volatile salt rectifie ?r\gh a retort1 & ! be/ "p ( ! _s w come ov] toge!r ) ! _s ( w9e & volatile salt2 & :5 ! phlegme is com+1 take ( ! _s1 :i* is come ov]1 t ! naughty phlegm may n come among/ x2 keep x well1 = x is v volatile1 ! oyl may be m+l$ ) salt ( t>t>1 & rectifi$ by a glass retort1 & s x w be cle>2 if y w h x fair]1 y mu/ rectify x ) _s ( salt4 ,! fir/1 :i* is done ) salt ( ,t>t>1 is ( m v]tue2 x cure? ! ,qu>tane1 & provoke? sweat extremly1 cure? all int]nal w\nds & pa9s1 :i* 7 caus$ by falls1 bl[s1 or o!r wayes3 #f1 or #h4 #aj1 to #bj4 drops ( x tak5 9 w9e & sweat$ ^u x 9 ! b$4 ,! _s is v good = all ob/ructions ( ! :ole body1 f ss4 to ss4 !re=e tak5 9 a fit vehicle1 provoke? ur9e1 & =ce? d[n wom5s c\rses1 x cleanse? ! blood & make? sweat mightily4 ,9 ! ,plague1 ,pox1 ,leprosie1 ,scurvy1 ,melan*olia ,hypo*ondriaca1 malignant ,feav]s1 & ! l :]e sweat+ is necess>y1 x prove? a r>e m$ic9e4 ,to make ! _s ( mans hair an excell5t m$ic9e4 ,aft] ! same mann] y may make spirits out ( all k9d ( horns & claws ( bea/s3 b s9ce by reason ( _! ill smel ! use ( !m is n lik$ ( 7?\gh 9 sev]al heavy diseases1 z 9 ! fits ( ! "m & ,epilepsie1 !y d admirably well37 !re=e ,i w acquiesce4 ,h[ev] x is wor? obs]v+1 t ! _s made ( mans hair is n to be reject$ 9 metallical op]ations1 = x dissolve? common sulphur1 & r$uce? x into a milk1 :i* by fur!r rip5+ may be turn$ into blood1 ! l :]eunto no _s is able to d4 ,! same _s may also ( x self1 )\t addition ( sulphur be fix$ into a ruby2 b t :i* is rip5$ ) sulphur is ! bett]2 & if x be br\ght s f> by ! fire1 t x h lo/ its /9k1 & be made fix$ ?an x w be able suffici5tly to pay = ! pa9s & coals be/[$ ^u x4 ,n4 ,b4 ,hi!r belonge? ! ,process to p\r dissolv$ metals ^u fil$ h>t%orn1 & s to di/il !m4 ,( ! oyl ( ,amb>4 ,amb> yeilde? a v pleasant oyl & ( great v]tue especially ! :ite ,amb>3 ! yell[ is n s good1 & ! black is inf]ior to ?is2 = by reason ( its impurity x _c be well us$ inw>dly2 & !re come? ov] also along ) x a volatile salt & an acid wat]1 :i* mu/ be sep]at$2 ! wat] 7= ought t ,i "k7 is ( little v]tue2 ! salt if x be sublim$ f ! salt ( ,t>t> & purifi$1 is a good diuretick1 & 9 ! ,/one & ! ,g\t1 may successfully be us$ bo? inw>dly & outw>dly4 ,! oyl if x be rectifi$1 especially t :i* comes ov] fir/1 is an excell5t m$ic9e aga9/ ! ,plague1 ,epilepsy1 ris+ ( ! ,"m & ,megrim1 #f1 #h1 #aj1 to #bj4 drops be+ tak5 !re( at once1 & ! no/rils also be+ anoynt$ !re) = to smell to x2 & x is to be obs]v$1 t :5 x is rectifi$ ) _s ( salt1 x prove? mu* cle>]1 ?an done by x self )\t addition3 b if x be rectifi$ ) salt ( t>t>1 x is ( mu* m v]tue1 ?\gh x fall n s cle>1 z t :i* is done by _s ( salt4 ,n4,b4 ,if x be rectifi$ f a /rong ,aqua ,regia hav+ be=e once already be5 rectifi$ ) _s ( salt1 x w turn s subtle1 t x is able to dissolve iron or copp] 9 "s sort1 & to r$uce !m into good m$ic9es2 & 9 ?is second rectification by ,aqua ,regia all w n come ov]1 b "p ( x w be coagulat$ by ! corrosive wat]1 s t x turne? ?ick1 l unto ma/i*1 :i* 9 ! w>m? is s(t1 & may be h&l$ ) owns f+]s l wax1 b 9 ! c\ld x is s h>d1 t x may be brok5 & made into p[d]1 & gli/]e? l gold4 ,( ! oyl ( soot4 ,( ! soot1 :i* is tak5 f ,*imneys1 :]e no?+ is burnt b wood1 !re may be di/ill$ a %>p volatile salt & a hot oyl4 ,! salt is 9 v]tue n unlike unto t :i* is made ( h>ts-horn or amb>1 & x qu5*e? inflammation1 f :at cause s ev] x d proce$3 ,! oyl may )\t rectification ext]nally be us$ v successfully = all loa?some scabs1 & = a scald head1 c4 ,b if x be rectifi$1 z ha? be5 taught to be done ) ! oyl ( ,t>t>1 ( ,amb>1 & ( ,h>t%orn2 !n x may safely be us$ inw>dly1 z ! above writt5 oyls are us$2 = x do? z well z ^!1 yea bett] 9 "s special cases4 ,h[ to make a good oyl out ( soot )\t di/ill+4 ,boyl ! soot 9 common watt]1 till ! wat] turn blood r$ 7ur9 is bett] ?an wat]7 & set ?is solution 7be+ 9 an e>!n pot7 9 w9t] "t into ! greate/ fro/ s long till all 9 ! pot be froz5 into "o piece & turn$ :ite3 !n break ! pot & ! ice1 & 9 ! mid/ !re( y w f9d ! hot oyl unfroz5 & liquid 9 col\r l blood1 :i* is n mu* inf]ior 9 v]tue unto t :i* is di/ill$1 yet aft]w>d x may be rectifi$1 & s exalt$ 9 its v]tue1 :5 y please1 & x is to be not$1 t ?is sep>ation doe? only succe$ 9 ! greate/ fro/ & cold1 & n else4 ,( ! _s & oyl ( honey4 ,( honey !re may be made a subtle _s & a s[re v9eg>1 if x be m+l$ ) twice z mu* ( pure calc9$ s& & s di/ill$2 & x falle? mu* bett] yet if x be made ) ! flores ( ,antimony1 :i* 7 taught to be made 9 ! fir/ "p1 :]eby ! _s is increas$ 9 its v]tue1 & its runn+ ov] h9dr$ !reby2 & s di/ill+ x1 !re w come ov] a pleasant _s1 a %>p v9eg> & "s r$ oyl also1 :i* mu/ be sep]at$3 ! _s aft] ! rectification inw>dly us$ is good 9 all diseases ( ! lungs4 ,x op5e? & inl>ge? ! ,brea/1 /r5g?ne? ! ,he>t1 takes away all ob/ructions ( ! ,liv] & ,sple52 x dissolve? & expelle? ! ,/one1 resi/e? all putrefaction ( ! ,blood2 pres]ve? f1 & cure? ! ,plague2 all ,agues1 ,dropsies1 & _m o!r diseases1 daily us$ f j4 to j4 tak5 ) di/ill$ wat] prop] = ! diseases3 ! s[] v9eg> col\re? hair & nails z yell[ z gold3 x cure? ! it* & scabs ( ! sk92 x cleanse? & heale? old & new w\nds1 !y be+ ba!d & wa%$ !re)4 ,! r$ oyl is too /rong to be us$ ( x self1 x may be m+l$ ) ! subtle _s :i* came ov] fir/ & s us$1 & ! _s w be exalt$ !reby 9 its v]tue4 ,( ! oyl & _s ( sug>4 ,9 ! same mann] z ha? be5 taught ( honey1 !re is also made a _s & oyl ( sug>1 viz4 add+ pure s& to x2 or 7:i* is bett]7 ( ! flores ( ,antimony1 & !n accord+ to ! rules ( ,art "o spoonful aft] ! o!r ( ?is mixture ca/ 91 x w yeild a yell[ _s1 & a little r$ oyl1 :i* aft] ! di/illation mu/ be dige/$ 9 ,balneo s long toge!r1 till ! _s h assum$ ! oyl & be turn$ !reby v r$ 9 col\r2 x ne$e? n to be rectifi$1 b may daily be us$ ei!r by x self1 or ) su* vehicles z are prop] = y\r purpose2 9 all x is l 9 virtue unto t :i* 0 made ( honey2 yet ?is ( sug> is m pleasant ?an ! o!r2 x r5ewe? & re/ore? all ! blood 9 man1 9 reg>d t x receiv$ great v]tue f ! diaphoretical flores ( ,antimony2 & ?is _s may fitly be us$ 9 all diseases1 x c d no hurt1 nei!r 9 cold nor hot diseases2 x do? help nature mightily1 & do? s mu* good1 t x is almo/ beyond belief4 ,especially if = a "t x be us$ daily f j4 to j4 ,! residue ( x is black1 & may be kept = ! same use aga91 viz4 = an addition to o!r honey or sug>1 or else y may sublime x aga9 into flores 9 ! furnace describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p1 or 9 ! furnace describ$ 9 ! f\r? "p ( ?is book1 ) an addition ( iron or t>t>1 or salt nitre1 r$uces x into a ,regulas1 c4 ,to di/il an excell5t _s & a blood r$ t9cture ( corals & sug>4 ,if y mix sug> ) r$ corals made into p[d] & di/il x1 !re w besides ! _s come ov] a blood-r$ t9cture l a heavy oyl1 :i* is to be joyn$ ) ! _s by dige/ion 9 ,balneo1 & x w be z v]tu\s z t :i* 0 made ) ,antimony diaphoreticum4 ,x do? p]fectly & la/+ly cure ! epilepsie 9 "y & old2 x cleanse? ! blood f all fil?1 s t ! ,leprosie toge!r ) its sev]al species may be cur$ !reby1 c4 ,its use is ! same z 0 taught above ( ! ,antimoniz$ _s ( sug>4 ,( ! _s ( ,mu/e or new ,w9e4 ,take sweet ,mu/ or juice ( grapes1 z soon z x is squeez$ out1 boyl x to ! consi/5cy ( honey- & !n mix x ) s&1 corals1 or 7:i* is bett]7 ) flores ( ,antimony1 & s di/ill x1 & x w yield su* ano!r _s z t :i* is made ( honey or sug>1 only t ?is is some:at t>t] ?an t ( honey4 ,) honey1 sug> & ! juice ( grapes1 sev]al metals may be dissolv$ 9 boyl+ & s prep>$ & made up into div]s m$icam5ts1 bo? ) & )\t di/illation1 aft] ! same mann] z 0 taught above ) t>t>3 = honey1 sug>1 & ! juice ( grapes1 are no?+ else b a sweet salt1 :i* by f]m5tation & addition ( "s s[] ?+1 may be *ang$ into a s[] ,t>t>1 9 all l unto t :i* is ga!r$ 9 ! w9e vessels4 ,!re may be made also a t>t> out ( *]ries1 pe>s1 apples1 figs1 & all o!r fruit1 yield+ a sweet juice2 z also ( rye1 :eat1 oats1 b>ley & ! l1 :]e( 9 ! ?ird "p m %all be said4 ,= e sweet liquor ( vegetables1 if x be turn$ inside out1 by f]m5tation may be *ang$ to a natural s[re t>t>2 & x is utt]ly false1 t 7z "s d suppose7 only w9e yields t>t>1 :i* by daily use made ( x by ^? t h v hungry /oma*s 7l ,woolves7 indi/9ctly toge!r ) ! n\ri%m5t w5t into ! limbs1 & !re turn$ to a /ony matt]4 ,if ?is 7 true1 ?an 9 cold ,c\ntries1 :]e no w9e gr[e?1 m5 w\ld n be tr\bl$ ) ! ,g\t or ,/one2 ! ,contr>y :]e( is se5 daily3 ?\gh ,i mu/ confess1 t among all vegetables none yeilde? m ?an ! v9e1 ! concurr5t acidity be+ ! cause !re(2 = x turne? ! sweetness into t>t>2 = ! s[r] ! w9e is1 ! m t>t> x yielde?2 & s mu* ! sweet]1 s mu* ! less t>t>4 ,by ?is disc\rse an indu/ri\s ,*ymi/ may easily come to "k ! orig9al nature & prop]ties ( t>t>1 & 9 default ( w9e1 h[ to make x out ( o!r vegetables2 common salt or ! salt ( t>t> may be di/ill$ ) honey1 sug>1 or sodd5 w9e 7sapa7 & x w yield su* /rong spirits1 t metals may be dissolv$ ) !m1 & !y are n to be despis$ 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy4 ,( oyl ,olive4 ,out ( oyls made by expression 7z oyl olive1 rape oyl1 wallnut oyl1 hempse$ oyl1 l9se$ oyl1 & ! l7 !re may be di/ill$ a p5etrat+ oyl1 useful bo? out w>dly & inw>dly1 :i* is done ?us3 ,take common pott]s clay n m+l$ ) s&1 frame little bals ( x1 z big z a pigeons or h5s-egg1 burn !m 7b n too /rong7 to a h>d /one1 s t !y may attract ! oyl2 & :5 !y are no m q r$-hot1 b pretty hot1 !n ?r[ !m into oyl olive :i* is ! be/2 let !m lye 9 x1 till !y be q full & drunk ( ! oyl1 :i* w be done 9 two or ?ree h\rs 7"s ca/ !m r$ hot into ! oyl1 b amiss1 because ! oyl contracts !nce an ,empyreuma7 !n take !m out1 & ca/ 9 "o or two ( !m at once into y\r di/ill+-vessel made r$-hot1 & let x g2 & )9 a :ile aft] ca/ 9 "o or two m1 & cont9ue ?is till y h oyl en\gh4 ,if ! vessel be full ( ! bals1 take !m out ) ! tongs or ladle1 t y may proce$ )\t let 9 y\r di/illation1 & 9 ?is mann] y ne$ n fe> ! break+ ( y\r retort or receiv]1 or ! burn+ ( y\r oyle4 ,! di/illation be+ p]=m$ take (f y\r receiv]1 p\r ! oyl t came ov] into a glass retort1 & rectify x f calc9$ ,allome or ,vitriol1 & ! ,allome w keep back ! blackness & /9k1 & s ! oyl w come ov] cle>1 :i* mu/ be yet rectifi$ once or twice m ) fre% calc9$ ,allome1 accord+ to ! int5sness ( p5etrat+ :i* y look =2 t :i* come? ov] fir/1 ought /ill to be caught by x self1 & y w get a v fair1 bright & cle> oyl1 :i* is v subtle2 b t :i* come? aft] is some:at yell[1 & n s p5etrat+ nei!r z ! fir/2 & !re=e x is b = ext]nal use to extract flores & h]bs !re)1 & to make preti\s balsams = cold & moy/ sores4 ,also y may dissolve ) x ,amb]1 ,ma/ick1 ,myrrh1 & ! l attractive ?+s1 & ) ,wax & ,colophony r$uce x to a pla/]1 :i* w be v good 9 v5em\s sores & boyls1 = to attract ! poyson1 & to heal !m out ( h&4 ,if y dissolve 9 x common yell[ sulphur made into p[d]1 y w get a blood r$ balsom1 heal+ all mann] ( scabs1 & o!r l defects ( ! sk92 especially :5 y add to x purifi$ v]degrease1 & 9 hot sores ,sac*>um ,saturni1 :i* 9 a g5tle heat & by cont9ual /irr+ ab\t d easily melt & m+le !re)4 ,x ne$e? n to be done 9 glasses1 b may be done 9 an ord9>y e>!n pot or pipk94 ,! use ( ! bless$ oyl4 ,! fir/ & cle> is ( a v p5etrat+ nature3 "s drops !re( giv5 9 "s ,aqua vit1 pres5tly /ays ! collick1 proce$+ f w9ds t c\ld n be v5t$2 z also ! ris+ ( ! "m1 ! navil be+ ano9t$ !re)3 & a cold hum\r be+ faln ^u ! n]vs1 :]eby !y are lam$2 if y d b ano9t !m ) ?is oyl1 & rub x 9 ) w>m h&s1 x w quickly re/ore !m1 & !re=e 9 reg>d ( its pres5t help1 may well be call$ ,oleum sanctum4 ,if y extract plates ( iron or copp] ) ?is oyl1 x w turn deep r$ or gre51 & is a sov]aign rem$y = to w>m & dry up all cold & wat]y sores4 ,x consume? allso all sup]flu\s moi/ure 9 ,w\nds & ulc]\s ,sores1 z also all o!r excresc5cies ( ! sk93 x heale? tett>s & scald-heads1 & o!r l defects proce$+ f sup]flu\s cold & moi/ure4 ,y may also dissolve 9 x ,euphorbium & o!r hot gums1 & use !m aga9/ great fro/1 = :at limb soev] is ano9t$ !re)1 no fro/ h[ great soev] c d x any hurt4 ,! balsames made ) gum or sulphur may be also di/ill$ by a retort1 & 9 "s cases !y are m useful ?an ! undi/ill$ balsame4 ,( ! oyl ( ,wax4 ,9 ! same mann] may be di/ill$ also ! oyl ( wax1 ! use :]e( is 9 all l unto ! =m]2 & = all cold infirmities ( ! n]ves1 ?is is f\nd m effectual yet ?an ! =m]4 ,a ,_s good = ! ,/one4 ,out ( /ones :i* are f\nd 9 grapes1 !re may be di/ill$ a s[re _s1 :i* is a c]ta9 & specifical rem$y = ! /one 9 ! kidneys & bladd]1 & also = all pa9s ( ! g\t4 ,x is n onely to be us$ int]nally1 b also ext]nally1 wett+ clo!s 9 x1 & apply+ !m to ! places affect$1 & x w asswage & drive away ! pa9s4 ,( ! _s or acid oyl ( ,sulphur4 ,to r$uce sulphur into a s[re _s or oyl ha? be5 s\ght hi!rto by _m1 b f\nd by few4 ,mo/ ( !m made x 9 glass-bells1 b got v little t way2 = ! glasses be+ quickly hot1 c\ld n hold ! oyl1 s t x w5t away 9 a smoak4 ,"s ?\ght to get x by di/ill+1 o!rs by dissolv+1 b none ( all ^! w\ld d ! feat4 ,:i* is ! reason :y n[-adayes x is f\nd almo/ no :]e "r1 & 9 ! ,drug/]s & ,apo!c>ies %ops !y usually sell oyl ( ,vitriol in/ead ( x1 :i* by f> is n to be comp>$ 9 v]tue to ! oyl ( sulphur4 ,= ?is is n onely ( a f> pleasant] s[re ta/e1 b 9 efficacy also mu* exce$s ! o!r4 ,& !re=e be+ ( s great use bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy1 z 9 all hot diseases1 m+l+ ! pati5ts dr9k !re)1 till x get a pleasant s[re ta/1 = to qu5* ! intol]able dr[?1 to /r5g!n ! /oma*1 to refre% ! lungs & ! liv]3 ,also ext]nally = to cure ! gangre53 ,also = to ,*ry/allise "s metals !reby1 & to r$uce !m into pleasant vitriols1 useful z well 9 ,al*ymy z ,physick3 ,i ?\ght good to set d[n ! prep>ation1 ?\gh x be n done 9 ?is our di/ill+ furnace1 b 9 ano!r way by k9dl+ & burn+ x z foll[e?4 ,make a little furnace ) a grate1 ^u :i* a /rong crucible mu/ be fa/n$ re/+ on two iron b>s1 & x is to be ord]$ s t ! smoak be conveigh$ 7n above by ! crucible1 b7 ?r\gh a pipe at ! side ( ! furnace3 ! crucible mu/ be fill$ ) sulphur ev5 to ! top2 & by a coal-fire )\t flame be br\ght to burn & kept burn+4 ,ov] ! burn+ sulphur1 a vessel is to be apply$ ( good /ony e>? l unto a flat di% ) an high brim1 :]e9 is alwayes cold wat] to be kept1 & :]eunto ! burn+ sulphur do? flame3 :i* ?us burn+1 its fatness consume?1 & ! acid la/ is fre$ & sublim$ to ! cold vessel1 :]e x is dissolv$ by ! air1 & 9 ! =m ( a %>p oyl runs f ! holl[ vessel into ! receiv]1 :i* mu/ be tak5 (f sometime1 & m sulphur supply$ in/ead ( t :i* ha? be5 consum$1 to ! end t ! sulphur may /ill burn 9 ! crucible3 & beat ) ! flame to ! cold head3 & )9 few dayes y w get a great quantity ( oyl1 :i* else by ! 7campana7 glass-bell 9 _m weeks c\ld n h be5 done4 ,n4 ,b4 ,su* a s[re _s or oyl may also be got by di/illation toge!r ) ! flores1 viz4 ?us3 ,if y take pieces ( sulphur z big z h5s eggs1 & ca/ !m "o aft] ano!r into ! hot di/ill+ vessel1 a s[re oyl toge!r ) flores1 w come ov] into ! receiv]1 :i* mu/ ) wat] be sep>at$ out ( ! flores1 & ! wat] ab/ract$ f x aga9 9 a cucurbit1 & 9 ! bottome ( y\r glass body y w f9d ! oyl1 :i* 9 v]tue & ta/e is equal to ! =m]1 b y get no?+ ne> s mu* 9 quantity by ?is way1 & if y d n look = ! oyl1 y may leave x ) ! flores1 :i* by reason ( _! pleasant acid ta/e are mu* too?som] to take ?an ! ord9>y ones4 ,to ! ,c\rte\s ,read]4 ,?us ,i conclude ?is second "p2 ,i c\ld h set d[n m m$ic9al processes 9 ?is ,treatise3 b hav+ z _m z w be a suffici5t guide = ! di/ill+ ( o!r ?+s also1 ,i ?\ght x good "h to acquiesce2 & :atsoev] ha? be5 "h omitt$1 %all be supply$ 9 ! foll[+ p>ts4 ,,f9is4 ,illu/ration3 ,fig3 ,i ,fig3 ,,ii ,fig3 ,,iii ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces3 ,9 :i* is describ$ ! ,nature ( ! ,?ird ,furnace2 by ! help :]e(1 & t )\t ,/ills1 & ,caldrons1 & o!r ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,t91 & ,lead5 ,in/rum5ts1 v>i\s ,vegetable burn+ ,spirits1 ,extracts1 ,oyls1 ,salts1 c4 by ! help ( a c]ta9 little ,copp] ,in/rum5t1 & ,wood5 ,vessels are made = ,*ymical & ,m$ic9al ,uses4 ,a ,preface ( ! ,copp] ,in/rum5t & ,furnace4 ,n[ ?is ,in/rum5t is made ( /rong ,copp] plates aft] ! foll[+ mann]4 ,y mu/ make two /rong hemisphe>es ( ,copp] or ,latt5 ( ! bigness ( a mans head 7or !reab\t7 & jo9 !m toge!r ) a mo/ /rong sod]1 & t )\t t91 :]e( ! "o mu/ h a pipe3 ,n[ ! pipe mu/ be ( a mo/ exact r\ndness1 t x may mo/ accurately fit ! hole t is made ) an aug] or wimble to keep ! wat] f fl[+ out l to a tap1 ( ! l5g? ( "o span at lea/1 wid] on ! h9d] "p t[>ds ! globe1 ?an on ! =ep>t1 :i* also mu/ be accord+ to ! bigness ( ! globe1 great] or less]1 & be exactly jo9$ ) ! be/ sod] to its hemisphe>1 & ! diamet] ( ! =ep>t be+ v r\nd l a tap1 & mo/ exactly fill+ ! r\nd hole mu/ be ( two f+]s brea?4 ,n[ !re is requir$ to ! =esaid in/rum5t or globe1 a c]ta9 peculi> little furnace made ( iron or copp]1 viz4 mo/ /rong copp] plates1 cov]$ )9 ) /ones or ! be/ lute1 into :i* is put t globe l a retort1 s t x may ly ^u two iron b>s ( ! di/ance ( a span1 or span & half f ! grate2 ! neck :]e( 7t pipe7 goe? =? ( ! furnace "o span at lea/4 ,! furnace also mu/ h bel[ a place = ! a%es1 & above a cov] ) its hole = ! lett+ =? ( ! smoke1 & = regulat+ ! fire1 z y may see by ! annex$ figure4 ,x mu/ also bel[ h a treefoot1 on :i* ! furnace mu/ be set1 & on ! sides two h&les by ! help :]e( x may be remov$ f place to place2 ! :i* is v necess>y2 = x is n only us$ = ! di/ill+ ( burn+ spirits by wood5 ,vessels in/ead ( copp]1 b also = su* di/illation1 & dige/ion t is p]=m$ 9 g\rds1 bolt-heads1 & o!r in/rum5ts ( glass1 /one1 copp]1 t91 c4 :i* are to be set 9 ,balneo3 also 9 ! boyl+ ( be]1 me!gl91 w9e1 & o!r dr9ks1 :i* are to be p]=m$ by ! help ( wood5 ,vessels4 ,( ,wood5 ,in/rum5ts t are to be us$ in/ead ( ,/ills1 ,ba?s1 & ,cauldrons4 ,9 ! fir/ ,figure1 ,a repres5ts ! ,furnace ) a ,copp] ,globe4 ,b4 ,! ,copp] ,globe4 ,c4 ,! di/ill+ ,vessel4 ,d4 ,! ,refrig]atory ) a ,worm4 ,e4 ,! ,receiv]4 ,f4 ,/ools on :i* ! ,vessels /&4 ,! ,second1 ,a ,balneum ) a ,cov] hav+ ,holes 9 x = ! ,glasses1 set ^u a ,tree-foot4 ,! ,?ird1 ,a ,wood5 ,vessel = ! mak+ ( ,be]4 ,! ,f\r?1 ,a ,tub = a moi/ ,ba?1 :i* is to be w>m$ by ! ,copp] ,globe4 ,! ,fif?1 ,a wood5 ,box = a dry ,ba? to provoke sweat ) ,volatile ,spirits4 ,9 ! fir/ place ,i %all speak ( wood5 ,vessels t are to be us$ in/ead ( ,copp] /ills1 9 ! di/ill+ ( burn+ spirits out ( w9e1 be]1 lees1 malt1 :eat1 meal1 roots1 he>bs1 fl[]s1 se$s1 & o!r vegetables1 z also oyls ( vegetables4 ,see t ?\ ha/ an ok5 b>rel1 l to ^? :]e9 w9e & be] are kept1 ( a j bigness1 viz4 answ]able to ! bigness ( ! globe1 z is suffici5t = ! coction3 = a b>rel t is too big w make ! coction sl[1 & t$i\s4 ,a great] globe may be fitt$ to a less] b>rel1 b n on ! contr>y1 a great b>rel to a little globe3 ,= by h[ mu* ! bigg] ! globe is1 & ! less ! b>rel1 s mu* ! soon] is ! "w ha/n$4 ,n[ see+ t ?is ,art 0 inv5t$ = ! sav+ ( co/s1 :i* o!rwise w\ld h be5 exp5d$ 9 provid+ ( /ils1 cauldrons1 furnaces1 c4 x is be/ n to h too great a globe1 :i* requires a great] furnace1 & is m h>dly to be c>ry$1 because x is to be cov]$ )9 ) lute1 or a wall2 = x is suffici5t if x be big en\gh = ! coction4 ,:]e=e ,i w give y a j & due proportion ( bo?1 viz4 ( ! globe1 & vessel1 :i* 9 di/illations & o!r op]ations1 ! curte\s read] may imitate4 ,a globe ( ! bigness ( a mans head1 conta9+ ?ree or f\r cannes1 :]e( ea* conta9e? f\r p9ts1 is suffici5t = ! heat+ ( a b>rel ( #cj1 #dj1 #ej1 #fj4 & #ajj gallons1 :i* by h[ mu* ! m remote f #ajj & ne>] to #cj1 s mu* ! soon] is x heat$1 & ! coction fur!r$2 & on ! contr>y1 by h[ mu* ! ne>] x is to #ajj & m remote f #cj1 s mu* ! sl[] is ! coction4 ,i d n !re=e advise t a huge b>rel be *os5 = a small globe1 by reason ( a long & t$i\s op]ation3 ,& if all & e ?+ be n s accurately obs]v$ to a hair1 yet x matt]s n mu*1 because x suffice? to d ! same ?+ by ! help ( "o small copp] in/rum5t ( div]s =ms4 ,= 9 ?is way ( di/ill+1 wood5 vessels t are requisite to ! di/ill+ ( spirits1 & boyl+ ( ,be>1 & = ba?s are m easily provid$1 !n s _m copp] vessels 9 ! common way4 ,= by ?is means n only co/s are sp>$1 b also x is 9 /ead ( build+ ( furnaces1 because :5 any b>rel ha? be5 us$1 y may remove x1 & set ano!r 9 ! place ( x = ano!r op]ation1 ! :i* _c be done ) /ills & cauldrons fa/5$ into a furnace4 ,& ?is inv5tion is = ^? t want ,artific]s1 z ,copp]smi?s1 c4 because wood5 in/rum5ts are m easily provid$3 also by ! help ( ?is globe may mo/ secret op]ations be p]=m$4 ,= ! furnace ) ! copp] globe may be built 9 "o place1 & 9 ano!r place ! ,balneum1 viz4 ! places divid$ ) a wall1 s t he t looks to ! fire may n "k :at is done 9 ! ,elaboratory2 = (t5times ! c>e ( ! fire is committ$ to he$less s]vants1 t break glass in/rum5ts by _! c>eless5ess1 by :i* means (t5times a mo/ preti\s m$ic9e is lo/2 :i* dang] ?is inv5tion is )\t4 ,:]e=e ?is copp] globe ) its wood5 vessels is m conv5i5t !n ^? copp] /ills & cauldrons4 ,b ?is ,i w\ld h !e "k t ?is new inv5t$ di/illation is sl[]1 !n ! common way :i* is p]=m$ by /ills1 & consequ5tly requires a long fire4 ,i desire !re=e ! ri* t dwell 9 l>ge & spaci\s h\ses1 t !y w\ld use ! old way ( di/ill+2 b ! poor1 :o h b little h\%old conv5i5ces1 & ! covet\s1 t !y w\ld use ?is little copp] globe ) its wood5 vessels3 = al?\gh !re be a long] fire requir$1 yet ^! are n to be comp>$ to ^? co/s :i* are o!rwise exp5d$ ^u s _m copp] vessels ( s _m div]s =ms4 ,let him !re=e keep to 8 copp] vessels1 :o _c und]/& me1 = x conc]nes n me4 ,)\t d\bt !re are "s :om ?is my new inv5t$ way ( di/ill+ w please1 be=e o!r1 be+ communicat$ = ! sake ( ! poor lab\r+ h\se-keep]s1 t _c boyl ,be]1 & di/ill burn+ spirits = lack ( vessels3 = a globe ( five or f\r p\nd is m easily provid$1 !n o!r copp] vessels ( #fj1 #hj1 #ajj p\nd3 also ^? wood5 vessels are m easily provid$ ?an furnaces1 :i* "s = want ( place only _c build4 ,*oose !re=e :i* way ?\ wilt1 = ^! ?+s :i* ,i h wrote1 ,i h wrote = ! poors sake r ?an = ! ri*4 ,c]ta9ly ri* m5 t h spaci\s ,elaboratories ne$ n to be a%am$ to foll[ ?is way1 = x is free = e man to g a %ort] way1 unless !y _h r pref] ! old way be=e a new & comp5di\s1 :om ,i _c help1 be+ cont5t$ ) a publication :i* is made = ! sake ( my neighb\r1 :e!r x be tak5 well or ill1 ) a good m9de1 c]ta9ly kn[+ t m pr(it !n dispr(it may be obta9$ by ! help !re(4 ,x %all n !re=e rep5t him ( 8 labor1 :o kn[s rightly to prep>e & use ?is copp]1 & wood5 vessels4 ,!re foll[s n[ ! prep>ation ( ! vessel4 ,! vessel be+ made is to be plac$ ) "o bottom1 ^u a /ool t is fitt$ = x1 :i* be+ done1 make a hole ) a wimble ne] ! bottom1 = ! receiv+ ( ! neck ( ! copp] globe1 :i* is to be cov]$ ov] ) a l9n5 clo?3 make also ab\t ! l[] bottom ano!r hole = a tap1 by ! help :]e( ! rema9d] ( ! di/illation is drawn =?3 also y mu/ make a l>ge hole 9 ! upp] bottom1 ! diamet] :]e( mu/ be "o span = to p\r 9 ! wat] to be di/ill$1 ) a funnel4 ,also !re mu/ be made a hole ne> ! upp] bottom ( two or ?ree f+]s bread?1 into :i* is to be put a copp] pipe ( a span long1 :i* is to be fa/5$ closely !re92 & to ?is pipe ano!r oak5 vessel ) a copp] worm & cold wat] l to o!r refrig]atories1 mu/ be apply$4 ,also ! jo9ts ( ! a=esaid %ort pipe1 viz4 ( ! fir/ b>rel1 & ( ! second b>rel1 viz4 ! refrig]atory mu/ be /raightly1 & closely unit$ toge!r1 :i* aft]w>d may be ! bett] joyn$ toge!r ) a fit lute = ! di/ill+4 ,& ?is is ! =m & fa%ion ( ! wood5 vessel1 t is to be us$ 9 ! place ( copp] vessels1 9 ! di/ill+ ( burn+ spirits & oyls4 ,b ?\ wilt object t ^! k9d ( wood5 vessels are por\s1 & dr9k up great "p ( ! _s & oyls4 ,i answ]2 none ( ! spirits seeke? a viol5t passage out1 9 case ! ways be op54 ,!re is no dang] !re=e1 :5 !re is passage en\gh giv5 !m by a pipe t is wide en\gh4 ,nei!r do? oyl /ick to !m 9 di/illation1 = :atsoev] is by =ce ( ! boyl+ wat] to be sep>at$ f ! spices1 & se$s t also is sublimable by ! =ce ( ! see?+ wat]1 s z to di/ill 91 s t 9 ! refrig]atory no m is lo/ ?an 9 ! /ills4 ,di/illation be+ made1 ! a=esaid spirits may be rectifi$ 9 ^! wood5 vessels1 7be+ fir/ wa%$7 z well z 9 copp] /ills4 ,! mak+ ( a wood5 vessel = a ,balneum1 :i* is to be us$ 9 /ead ( copp] & lead5 ,cauldrons = dige/ion1 & di/illation by glass vessels4 ,make an oak5 vessel z big or z little z y please1 accord+ to ! greatness1 or littl5ess1 multitude1 or fewness ( ! vessels1 ( two or ?ree spans high1 a little n>r[] above !n bel[1 & s fa%ion$ above1 t a cov] ( wood1 copp]1 or lead1 may mo/ closely be joyn$ to x3 ! cov] mu/ h holes great] or less]1 accord+ to ! glasses1 z is wont to be 9 ! mak+ ( a ,balneum1 z y may see by ! annex$ figure4 ,?is vessel also mu/ be plac$ ^u a /ool ( ! height ( an ell1 or su* height z is requir$ = ! joyn+ ( ! copp] globe ) ! ,balneum1 :i* mu/ h a hole ne> ! l[] bottom1 = ! receiv+ ( ! neck ( ! a=esaid globe4 ,9 defect ( su* a vessel1 :i* yet y may provide easily en\gh1 take a w9e or be> vessel divid$ 9 ! middle1 & make a hole ne> ! bottom = ! neck ( ! globe1 make also a wood5 cov] ) holes1 c4 ,he t w be curi\s may provide all ?+s accord+ to ! be/ ,art4 ,a wood5 vessel s]v+ = boyl+ ( be>1 me!gl91 v9eg>1 c4 z well z copp]1 iron1 & t9 vessels4 ,make a wood5 vessel1 :i* %all be m high ?an broad1 a little wid] above ?an bel[1 z y please3 or take a w9e or be> b>rel divid$ 9 ! middle1 & ne> ! bottom make a hole = ! neck ( ! globe1 :i* is to be cov]$ ) bo>ds1 :i* s]ves z well = ! boyl+ ( be>1 c4 z ^? ( copp]4 ,a wood5 vessel = a ba? = sweet1 or m9]al wat]1 :i* may be accord+ z y please1 kept w>m1 = ! pres]v+ ( heal?4 ,make a long wood5 tub conv5i5t to sit 91 :i* is to be set ^u a /ool ( a j height1 viz4 t ! bottom ( ! vessel may answ] ! neck ( ! globe :i* is put into ! furnace3 y may also h a cov]1 t may cov] ! :ole tub1 :i* may be divid$ & unit$ 9 t place :]e ! head goes =?1 z appe>s by ! annex$ figure1 or y may cov] x ) a clo?1 lay+ x ^u small crook$ /icks fa/n$ to ! tub1 yet s t ! head may h its lib]ty1 especially 9 a vapor\s ba? ( common sweet1 or m$ic9al wat]2 or make a high wood5 cov] %utt+ v close1 = a dry sweat1 :]e x is no matt] :e!r ! head be %ut 9 or no4 ,( ! use ( wood5 vessels 9 di/ill+1 boyl+1 ba?+1 c4 ,& fir/ ( ! di/ill+ vessel4 ,he t w di/ill any burn+ _s by help ( ! di/ill+ vessel1 out ( w9e1 me!gl91 be>1 b>ley1 :eat1 meal1 apples1 pe>s1 *]ries1 figs1 c4 also out ( fl[]s1 se$s1 & o!r vegetables1 ha? ne$ s to prep>e 8 mat]ials1 t !y may yield _! _s4 ,:]e ,i ?\ght x conv5i5t1 & inde$ necess>y to say some?+ ( ! prep>ation ( ea* vegetable1 = bett] in=mation sake1 or else a pr(itable di/illation is n to be expect$1 b lab\r 9 va9 to be fe>$4 ,& fir/ ( ! prep>ation ( ! lees ( w9e1 be>1 hydromel1 & o!r dr9ks4 ,! lees ( w9e1 be>1 hydromel1 c4 h no ne$ to be prep>$1 because !y d easily en\gh ( !mselves yield _! _s1 unless haply hav+ lo/ all _! humidity !y be dry$1 :i* y may make moi/ aga9 by ! admixion ( common wat]1 le/ !y be burnt 9 di/ill+ /ick to ! vessel2 ( :i* ?+ m 9 ! di/illation x self4 ,n[ fl[]s1 roots1 he>bs1 se$s1 fruits1 apples1 pe>s1 _c be di/ill$ )\t a =ego+ prep>ation4 ,y mu/ !re=e fir/ prep>e !m1 z foll[e?4 ,( ! prep>ation ( all k9d ( corn1 z ,:eat1 ,oats1 ,b>ly1 c4 :i* mu/ g be=e ! di/ill+ ( ! _s4 ,& fir/ ( all a malt mu/ be made ( ! corn1 z x is wont to be 9 ! mak+ ( be>4 ,n[ ! mann] ( mak+ ( malt is kn[n almo/ to all1 :]e=e ,i ne$ n speak mu* ( t1 because 9 all places t h no w9e1 !re is sc>ce any h\se f\nd 9 :i* ,malt & ,be> is n made1 z well 9 ! c\ntry z cities4 ,b h[ev]1 !re is a great deal ( diff]5ce ( mak+ ( x1 = a long knife do? n make a good ,cook1 nor all dr9k]s ( w9e are good plant]s4 ,= _m h p]swad$ !mselves1 t1 if !y foll[ ! foot/eps ( _! fa!rs1 !y h done well 7al?\gh !y h be5 9 an err\r7 & be+ scornful1 refuse in/ruction4 ,:]e=e some?+ is to be said ( ! diff]5ce ( malt+4 ,al?\gh ,i nev] ex]cis$ ! ,art ( mak+ ,be]1 yet ,i am c]ta9 ,i d 9 t excel all o!r ,di/ill]s1 & ,brew]s4 ,= ,i (t5 saw1 & inde$ ) admiration1 ! simplicity ( _m 9 _! op]ations1 al?\gh common1 & dayly1 to :om ?\gh an age %\ld be grant$1 yet !y w\ld nev] be m ?rifty1 be+ cont5t ) _! anci5t cu/omes4 ,good ,god6 ,h[ p]v]se is ! _w1 :]e no body lab\rs to f9d out any good1 nei!r is !re any "o t ?9ks ( p]fect+1 & am5d+ ?+s already f\nd out3 ,:]e all ?+s run to ru91 & all mann] ( vice increase3 = n[ almo/ e "o seeks only aft] ri*es by "r or wrong2 = x is all "o ) !m1 if !y h !m1 n ?9k+ t ?+s ill gott5 %all p]i%1 & t ! ?ird heir %all n injoy !m1 & t unju/ ri*es %all dev\r ^? t h be5 hone/ly gott51 ) dang] also ( et]nal damnation4 ,i pray y1 if our ,ance/ors _h be5 s neglig5t1 & _h left no?+ to u3 ,i pray y1 ,i say1 :at ,arts & ,sci5ces %\ld we h _h n[8 ,x is come to ?is pass n[1 t v]tues decrease1 & vices increase4 ,( ! diff]5ce ( malt+4 ,! diff]5ce ( malt1 by reason :]e( x yields bett] or worse be]1 & _s1 consi/s = ! mo/ "p 9 ! prep>ation !re(3 = be+ made aft] ! vulg> way x reta9s its ta/1 :]e=e x _c yield good _s1 nor good be]1 :i* is obs]v$ ( v few1 :]e=e !y c\ld n draw =? good _s out ( corn1 b su* z sav\rs ( ! ta/ & smell ( ! malt4 ,:i* is n ! fault ( ! corn1 b ( ! artific] n op]at+ aright 9 ! prep>ation ( 8 malt1 9 di/ill+ & rectify+4 ,= if x 7 prep>$ a "r 9 all ?+s1 corn yields a v good _s1 n unlike to t :i* is made out ( ! lees ( w9e1 9 ta/1 od\r1 & o!r v]tues4 ,:i* ,art1 al?\gh x be n kn[n to all1 yet x do? n foll[ t x is impossible3 ,n[ ,i did n say t x is t common way1 :]eby t _s1 :i* is l to ! _s ( w9e1 is di/ill$1 b ano!r :i* is m subtil1 & witty4 ,out ( all vegetables is drawn a burn+ _s1 yet su* z is p]ceiv$ by "s diff]5ce ( ! ta/1 & od\r1 b t is n ! spirits faults1 b ( ! vegetable1 z ( he>bs1 se$s1 corn1 c4 communicat+ _! v]tues1 ta/1 & od\r to ! _s3 :5ce t _s des]ves to be call$ n simple1 b comp\nd$1 = else all ! burn+ _s 7be+ rightly rectifi$ f its flegm7 is made out ( any ?+1 hav+ ! same v]tues ) ! _s ( w9e1 al?\gh x seem improbable to "s4 ,i d n d5y t "o simple may yield m or less sweet _s ?an ano!r4 ,= sweet] w9es yields sweet] spirits3 ,also cle> w9e yields a sweet] _s ?an ! lees ( w9e1 al?\gh !y come =? out ( "o & ! same vessel3 ,= cl>ifi$ w9e1 & t :i* is sep>at$ f ! fces yields a sweet] _s ?an ! ,lees1 & impure & het]og5eal s$im5t1 :i* corrupts ! simple1 & sweet _s1 ) a /rong ta/ & smell3 s t t may des]v$ly1 be+ z x 7 simple1 be pref]r$ be=e ?is :i* is accid5tally corrupt$4 ,& ?is is to be und]/ood ( all o!r spirits4 ,:at ha? hi!rto be5 said1 ha? be5 spok5 = ! sakes ( !m1 :o h p]swad$ !mselves t !y c\ld n p]=m *ymical op]ations s well by ! _s ( corn1 z ) ! _s ( w9e1 = ,i nev] f\nd any diff]5ce ( !m 9 ! extraction ( m9]als or vegetables4 ,let him !re=e t c1 receive my op9ion1 & exp]i5ce1 see+ ,i w h no?+ to d ) contradict+ ,c>p]s3 ,)\t hurt to o!rs ,i d>e n reveal ! ,art ( di/ill+ a sweet _s ) great pr(it out ( corn1 9 all ?+s l to t :i* is made ( ! fces ( w9e1 viz4 )\t ! prep>ation or gr9d+ ( ! malt1 :i* %all haply be 99 ,see ,explicat4 ,mirac4 ,mundi communicat$ else:]e at "s "t or o!r4 ,= ?is ,book is n writt5 = ! publi%+ ( secrets1 b ( a new inv5t$ di/illation4 ,b ?\ t wilt make a sweet burn+ _s out ( malt or honey2 "k ?is1 t ! corn mu/ be br\ght aft] a c]ta9 peculi> mann] into malt1 & lose its ungrateful sav\r be=e its di/ill+1 & f]m5t+1 or else aft] ! wont$ mann] a c]ta9 ungrateful _s w be drawn f !nce1 t _c be comp>$ to ! _s ( w9e4 ,! :ole ,art !re( consi/s 9 a true prep>ation2 = ungrateful ?+s are by ,art br\ght into gratefulness1 & on ! contr>y grateful ?+s are made ungrateful by neglig5ce4 ,& ?us mu* = in=mation sake4 ,( ! f]m5tation ( ,malt4 ,take ( ,malt gr\nd 9 a ,mill z mu* z y please1 ^u :i* 9 a wood5 vessel set up "r1 p\r cold wat]1 z mu* z w moy/5 x1 & s]ve = mixtion & comm9ution2 !n also p\r z mu* w>m wat] z w suffice = ! mak+ ! mixture moi/ & ?91 & also w>m2 = x mu/ be nei!r hot nor cold3 :i* be+ done mix ) x "s new b>m1 & cov] x ) a clo?1 & 9 a %ort space1 be+ expos$ to heat1 x w beg9 to f]m5t 7:]e=e ! vessel is n to be fill$ to ! top7 & leave x s long 9 f]m5tation1 until ! mixture desc5ds1 :i* = ! mo/ "p is wont to be done ! ?ird day1 & ! malt w be ready = di/illation4 ,( ! f]m5tation ( ,honey4 ,nei!r ha? honey any ne$ ( a s+ul> ,art 9 its f]m5tation1 because be+ mix$ ) #f1 #g1 #h1 or #aj4 p>ts ( w>m wat]1 x is dissolv$1 & unto ! solution is add$ f]m5t1 z has be5 spok5 conc]n+ malt1 :i* aft]w>d is left cov]$ 9 "s heat = to be f]m5t$1 be+ fit = di/illation :5 x becomes to wax hot4 ,n[ "k t too great a quantity ( honey makes a v sl[ f]m5tation1 viz4 ( "s weeks & mon?s2 :]e=e = accel]ation sake1 ,i advise t a great] quantity ( wat] be add$2 al?\gh o!rwise x yields pl5ty ( spirits1 b ungrateful1 :i* !re=e ,i advise nobody to di/il z be+ unpr(itable1 unless any "o "k h[ to take away ! #aungratefulness !re(4 #a ,see ! ,consolat4 ( ,navigators4 ,( ! prep>ation ( ,fruits1 ,se$s1 ,fl[]s1 ,h]bs1 ,roots1 c4 ,! fruits ( trees1 z ,*]ries1 ,plumbs1 ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,figs1 ,junip]-b]ries1 ,eld]-b]ries1 ,dw>f-eld]1 & ,mulb]ries1 c4 are bruis$ 9 wood5 vessels1 ) wood5 pe/ils2 & ^u !m be+ bruis$1 is p\r$ w>m wat]1 & f]m5t add$ to quick5 x1 z ha? be5 above said ( malt4 ,se$s are brok5 9 a mill2 fl[]s1 he>bs & roots1 are cut small1 & are /irr$ up to f]m5tation by mix+ ( w>m wat]1 & b>m or ye/4 ,an ,annotation4 ,be=e ?\ di/il ! a=esaid vegetables prep>$ by ! help ( f]m5tation1 dilig5tly weigh1 & accurately obs]ve :e!r ! mixture be suffici5tly f]m5t$1 = sometimes !re is too mu* cold1 or hot wat] put to x2 sometimes ! vessel is n well cov]$1 by :i* means ! cold air is let 91 :5ce ! f]m5tation is h9dr$1 & consequ5tly ! di/illation ( ! _s3 ,= by ! help ( f]m5tation ! burn+ _s ( ! vegetables is set at lib]ty1 )\t :i* x _c be done2 also ! di/illation is h9dr$ by too mu* ha/1 z well z by too mu* delay2 = if y beg9 to di/ill be=e ! "t1 viz4 f]m5tation n be+ yet p]fect$1 ?\ %alt h b few spirits2 :]e=e also ! bett] "p is1 by _m t are unskilful1 ca/ to ! sw9e1 b )\t any great loss1 if ! matt] 7 malt1 because t sw9e are f$ !re)2 b n s if o!r vegetables 7 ! matt] ( ! di/illation4 ,also too mu* sl[ness :]e ! matt] beg9s to be s[re be=e x be di/ill$1 yields v few spirits1 t :i* (t5 happ5s1 :il/ he>bs1 & fl[]s1 c4 are out ( ignorance left 9 f]m5tation #c1 #d1 #e4 & m weeks1 be=e !y be di/ill$1 = ! greate/ "p ( ! _s is !n turn$ to v9eg>1 :i* w\ld n be s v ill done1 if s be ^! m5 knew h[ to cl>ifie ! rema9d]s1 & turn x into v9eg>1 t no?+ !re( might be lo/2 = ! v9eg>s ( he>bs1 fl[]s1 se$s1 & roots are n to be contemn$4 ,& s (t5 times 7a ?+ to be lam5t$7 ! bett] "p1 if !y be spices1 & preti\s ?+s1 is lo/4 ,! matt] ( ! di/illation1 & o!r *oice ?+s1 z se$s & he>bs are ca/ away ) loss2 :]e=e = admonition sake ,i 0 will+ to add su* ?+s t ! op]ators may h an opportunity to consid] ! matt] a little m pr(\ndly ) !mselves1 or at lea/ ( le>n+ ! art ( di/ill+ f c\ntrym51 :o d n suff] _! malt to putrefy1 gr[ s[] or m\ldy1 be=e !y fall ^u _! di/illations1 b pres5tly f]m5tation be+ made 7! ?ird or ! f\r? day7 beg9 _! di/illation4 ,b "s "o w object1 t my vegetable spirits are n pure by reason ( ! f]m5t t is mix$1 hav+ 9 x self a _s4 ,i answ]1 !re is n s great a portion ( ! f]m5t mix$ :i* c corrupt ! vegetable _s4 ,= al?\gh "s spoonfuls ( f]m5t yield+ b a few drops ( spirits be add$ to a great quantity ( ! vegetables2 yet !re c come no hurt or detrim5t to s _m qu>ts ( ! vegetable _s4 ,i h se5 "s sup]cili\s m5 t w\ld n add f]m5t to ! matt] ( _! _s1 b sug> or honey1 by :i* !y w\ld promote f]m5tation1 & s h ?\ght to get a pure _s1 n consid]+ t honey & sug>1 aft] f]m5tation are made to yield _! _s also1 :]e( "o spoonful yields m ?an t5 or tw5ty ( ,b>m3 ,b hony & sug> f]m5t+ n )\t difficulty !mselves1 h[ c !y promote ! f]m5tation ( o!r ?+s8 ,:o also h _h exp]i5ce1 t ! addition ( _! f]m5t ha? be5 sup]flu\s1 :il/ _! fl[]s & he>bs h /ood "s weeks 9 mac]ation1 be=e !y begun to f]m5t1 & t (t5 times !y h contract$ an acidity1 mu/9ess & /9k1 ! reason ( :i* 0 an unsutable f]m5t4 ,!re are inde$ ! fruits ( "s trees t h a sweet & full juice1 z grapes1 *]ries1 apples1 pe>s1 figs1 c4 :i* ne$ n ! addition ( any f]m5t1 hav+ a natural f]m5t ( _! own1 b o!r vegetables n s1 be+ lean1 z he>bs1 fl[]s & roots4 ,x is necess>y !re to promote ! f]m5tation ( !m by ! addition ( a sutable f]m5t1 le/ 9 l5g? ( "t ^! he>bs & se$s lose _! _s exhal+ 9 mac]ation4 ,& ?us mu* ,i 0 will+ to say = in=mation sake1 & inde$ = ! sake ( !m :o seek aft] ! be/ & *oice/ m$ic9es1 want+ a good burn+ _s z a companion applicable to !m4 ,= ?is _s came n only by x self1 z ,aqua vit1 into a m$ic9al use z well int]nal z ext]nal1 especially t :i* is prep>$ ( cordial1 & cephalick he>bs2 b also be+ unit$ ) ! prop] oyls ( ^? he>bs 9 _m desp]ate diseases1 :]e x c\ld put =? its v]tues em95tly4 ,& ?us mu* suffice? conc]n+ ! prep>ation ( vegetables t goes be=e ! di/illation ( burn+ spirits4 ,! mann] ( di/ill+ 9 g5]al foll[e?4 ,he t is go+ to di/il1 ha? ne$ to /ir 8 f]m5t$ matt] v well ) a /ick1 t ! ?ick] p>ts may be well mix$ ) ! ?9n]1 & !n he mu/ fill !re) 8 di/ill+ vessel set ^u a treefoot1 & joyn$ to ! copp] globe 9 ! furnace on "o side1 & to ! refrig]atory on ! o!r1 ! jo9ts 9 all places be+ well clos$ ei!r ) ,oxe-bladd]s1 or ) />* & pap]4 ,also ! int]i\r "p ( ! globe 9 ! di/ill+ vessel mu/ be f5c$ ) a copp] or wood5 basket1 t ! h]bs1 se$s1 & o!r ?+s ent] n into ! globe1 into :i* only wat] mu/ come4 ,also ! upp] hole mu/ be close /opp$ ) a fitt+ /opple wrapt ab\t ) l9n5 cl\ts1 7viz4 t hole by :i* ! matt] to be di/ill$ is put 97 l to vessels ( w9e t are /opp$4 ,:i* be+ well done1 y mu/ k9dle ! fire 9 ! furnace "u ! globe1 until all ! matt] 9 ! :ole vessel boyl well1 & t burn+ _s rise1 & g out1 ?r\gh ! refrig]atory 7:]e x is cond5s$7 into ! glass receiv] t is set "u x1 no less ?an t di/ill$ out ( a /ill2 & y mu/ cont9ue ! fire till all ! _s be come =?1 :i* y may "k by ! ta/e4 ,:i* be+ done1 & all ?+s be+ cold1 let ! rema9d]s be tak5 out by ! l[] l>ge tap-hole1 = meat = sw9e1 or o!r uses4 ,! _s t is drawn (f may be exalt$1 & rectifi$ at y\r pleasure 9 ! same vessel1 be+ fir/ made clean toge!r ) ! refrig]atory4 ,note well1 t sometimes !re is left a fat oyl ) ! flegm 9 rectify+ ( ! _s1 proce$+ f t he>b ( :i* t 0 ! _s1 :i* did di/il (f ) ! _s f ! matt] ) a /rong fire 9 ! fir/ di/illation1 b 9 ! rectify+ c\ld n asc5d ) ! _s 9 a g5tle fire1 b is con/ra9$ to rema9 ) ! insipid flegm4 ,& ?is oyl also ha? its v]tues1 especially t :i* is rectifi$ by a glass g\rd 9 ,balneo1 ) ! _s ( salt1 & cl>ifi$4 ,n[ ! l oyl is got almo/ f all he>bs1 roots1 se$s1 fl[]s1 & fruits1 b out ( "o subject m ?an ano!r1 accord+ to ! hot & cold temp] !re(4 ,especially ! s$im5t ( w9es yields a good quantity ( su* oyl1 :i* be+ rectifi$ is a m$ic9al true oyl ( w9e1 b n be=e endu$ ) a sweet sav\r1 & x is an excell5t cordial1 al?\gh ,i "k no body t knew ?is be=e4 ,& ?us ,i h %ew$ ! g5]al way ( di/ill+1 burn+ spirits1 by help ( ! a=esaid wood5 di/illatory4 ,n[ also foll[s1 ,! mann] ( di/ill+ ,spices1 ,se$s1 ,fl[]s1 ,he>bs1 ,roots1 ,woods1 c4 ,fir/1 ! se$s mu/ be brok5 9 a mill1 fl[]s1 he>bs1 & roots cut small1 ! woods brok5 or rasp$1 ^u :i* aft]w>ds a good quantity ( wat] 79 :i* !y may swim7 mu/ be p\r$ = ! mac]ation ( !m1 s t :5 ! di/illation is end$ !re may rema9 "s wat]1 le/ = want ( wat] !y be burnt 9 ! di/ill+1 & yield an oyl sav\r+ ( an empyreuma1 & n sweet4 ,nei!r is too great a quantity to be p\r$ ^u !m1 b z mu* z %all s]ve to prev5t ! burn+ ( ! a=esaid vegetables 9 ! di/ill+ ( ! oyl !re(4 ,& inde$ fre% vegetables may pres5tly )\t any =ego+ mac]ation1 be+ put ) _! prop] wat]s into ! di/ill+ vessel be di/ill$4 ,b !y t be dry may = ! space ( "s dayes be mac]at$ be=e !y be di/ill$4 ,also ! wat] appo9t$ = mac]ation mu/ be salt$1 = ! bett] mollif+1 & op5+ ! a=esaid mat]ials1 t !y may soon] yield _! oyl4 ,n[ gre5 & fre% ne$ n any salt wat]1 yet x w n be hurtful to mix "s !re)1 because salt helps ! boyl+ wat]1 s z to make ! oyl m easily to asc5d4 ,x also helps & fur!rs di/illation z do? ,t>t> & ,allome1 if !y be rightly mix$ & ord]$4 ,:i* be+ all rightly done1 ! mat]ials t are mac]at$ mu/ be put by a funnel into ! di/ill+ vessel1 & fire mu/ be giv5 z ha? be5 spok5 conc]n+ ! burn+ _s1 & ! oyl ( ! se$1 or wood mac]at$ 9 ! wat] w come =? 9 ! di/illation toge!r ) ! wat]4 ,& al?\gh by ?is way m oyl comes =?1 viz4 ,mac]ation be+ made by ! addition ( salt1 ?an )\t salt1 by ! help ( ! sweet wat] alone1 z is ! fa%ion 9 all places almo/ to di/ill oyls ( spices2 yet mu* rema9es insep>able by ! wat]1 & consequ5tly n to be sublim$ ) ! wat]4 ,!re=e ! bett] way is t :i* ,i %ew$ 9 ! fir/ "p to be p]=m$ ) ! _s ( salt1 :i* if y please y may foll[4 ,all ! oyl be+ come =? 7:i* is p]ceiv$ by ! *ang+ ( ! receiv]s7 ! fire is to be ext+ui%$1 & ! rema9d] is to be tak5 out1 :i* if x be ( se$s1 he>bs1 or fruits1 may1 be+ yet w>m1 be f]m5t$ by ! addition ( f]m5t = ! di/ill+ ( ! _s1 ( :i* !re _c be s great a quantity by reason ( tak+ away ( ! oyl1 z o!rwise is drawn out ( ?+s t h n lo/ _! oyl3 ,= all burn+ _s p>takes ( mu* oyl1 ( ! ess5ce1 & nature :]e( m a little aft]4 ,n[ spirits mu/ be made )\t ! addition ( any salt1 = salt h9d]s ! f]m5tation1 )\t :i* ! burn+ _s _c be _h4 ,b ! wat] t is di/ill$ toge!r ) ! oyl1 is to be set 9 a c]ta9 temp]ate place1 until ! oyl asc5d1 & swim ^u ! wat]1 f :5ce x is to be sep>at$ ) a ,tunnel 7( :i* 9 ! fif? "p17 also !re are "s oyls :i* d n asc5d1 b fall to ! bottom1 :i* are also to be sep>at$ ) a ,tunnel1 & kept = _! uses4 ,n[ h[ ^! oyls may be kept cle> long1 & n contract any clamm9ess1 %all be taught 9 ! fif? "p3 b h[ !y may aft] !y h lo/ _! cle>ness by long /&+1 & are become t5aci\s1 be re/or$ & cl>ifi$ aga91 is taught 9 ! fir/ "p1 :]e=e ,i ne$ n "h repeat x4 ,h[ ,oyls are to be coagulat$ into ,balsames4 ,x ha? be5 ! cu/om a long "t to turn aromatical oyls into ,balsams1 :]e always "o ha? be5 will+ to excel ano!r 9 ?is ,art1 :i* nev]!less 0 no?+ hi!rto1 b = a wa%+ & cleans+2 = !y c\ld n be us$ inw>dly1 b only outw>dly = _! od\r to com=t ! he>t & bra94 ,n[ ! a=esaid oyls are coagulat$ _m ways1 & are made portable 9 ,t91 ,silv]1 & ivory boxes4 ,"s h mix$ ! fat ( a lamb ) !m by help ( heat1 & h turn$ !m into a l9im5t1 :i* !y h col\r$ ) div]s col\rs2 z = example1 !y h corrupt$ ! oyls ( gre5 he>bs2 z rosem>y1 m>joram1 lav5d]1 rue1 sage1 ) a gre5 col\r1 by ! admixtion ( v]digrease 7:i* is noxi\s to ! head & he>t7 :]e "o corroborates & refre%e?1 ano!r de/roys4 ,!y h t+$ ! ,balsam ( ,c9namon1 & lignum ,rhodium ) a r$ col\r by ! help ( a poyson\s ,c9nab>4 ,o!rs t are m indu/ri\s1 h t+$ _! ,oyls ) extract$ col\rs ( vegetables1 :i* balsams are m safely tak5 inw>d3 ,b !y are n durable1 acquir+ a slim9ess & /9k2 :]e=e !y h mix$ :ite wax to coagulate !m3 ,by :i* means !y are become m durable )\t /9k+2 b yet 9 l5g? ( "t s t5aci\s1 t be+ sme>$ or rubb$ ^u ! sk91 !y /ick fa/ by reason ( ! wax t is mix$ ) !m3 at la/ o!rs h f\nd out a bett] way ( coagulat+ aromatical oyls1 & o!r ?+s1 viz4 by ! addition ( ! oyl ( ,nutmeg made by expression1 hav+ lo/ its od\r & col\r by _s ( w9e2 :i* !y call$ ! ,"m ( ,balsames4 ,& ?is way ha? be5 a long "t conceal$ by ,apo!c>ies z a great secret1 until at l5g? x is become common1 s t balsames prep>$ aft] ?is mann] are sold almo/ 9 all %ops3 ,b al?\gh t be ! be/ way1 yet !y are n durable balsames t are made t way1 because !y lack salt4 ,i d n contemn & disapprove ( ,balsames made aft] ?is way1 = if a bett] way _h be5 kn[n1 bett] _h be5 made1 = no man is oblig$ beyond 8 p[]4 ,:]e=e !y are n only to be excus$1 t h us$ ,lambs fat1 ,wax1 & ! oyl ( ,nutmegs 9 ! mak+ ( _! ,balsames1 b also to be hon\r$ = _! communication4 ,n[ see+ ! a=esaid ,balsames _c be tak5 inw>dly1 nor be s well outw>dly adm9i/r$ by reason ( _! unctuosity1 o!rs h consult$ to congeal ! ,oyls by ! admixtion ( _! own prop] fix-salts3 ,& ,balsames prep>$ aft] ?is mann] are made free f clamm9ess1 or t5aci\sness1 & may be dissolv$ 9 w9e1 be]1 or any liquor4 ,:]e=e !y may be n only conv5i5tly tak5 inw>d1 b also m fitly ?an ^? old1 be rub$ outw>dly = ! od\rs sake1 because !y are easily wa%$ (f aga9 ) wat]4 ,!y d n only give a mo/ sweet od\r be+ rubb$1 b also by reason ( ! admixtion ( ! fix$ salt1 hav+ ! nature ( salt ( ,t>t>1 d beautify ! sk94 ,:]e=e !y are to be comm5d$1 be+ dissolv$ 9 fair w>m wat] = a lotion = ! head1 & face2 n only because !y beautify1 b corroborate ) _! excell5t od\r2 :i* ^? fat ,balsames _c d4 ,:]e=e ?is way is to be pref]r$ f> be=e ! o!r4 ,let him !re=e t w1 receive :at ,i h said1 = r>e & new ?+s are n alwayes accept$1 especially be+ obscure3 b ,i hope = ! approbation ( ! age to come4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ foll[s4 ,take ! rema9s ( ! burn+ _s1 & be+ put into a sack1 press x h>d3 r$uce ! wat] press$ out into v9eg>1 & ( roses ?\ %alt h a rose v9eg>1 & ( o!r ?+s ano!r1 be+ ! be/ 9 a ,family = to season meats3 !n take ! rema9s out ( ! sack1 & r$uce x to :ite a%es 9 a pott]s furnace1 ^u :i* p\r ! flegm ( its own burn+ _s 7be+ sep>at$7 to extract ! salt1 f :i* evaporate aga9 all ! humidity 9 a glaz$ e>!n pot3 calc9e ! coagulat$ salt g5tly 9 a clean crucible1 & x w be :ite & be l to salt ( t>t> 9 ta/2 f :i* ab/ract1 sometimes its own prop] burn+ _s1 calc9+ ! salt fir/ e "t2 & ! _s w be s exalt$ by its prop] salt1 t x w pres5tly assume its prop] oyl1 & w1 be+ p\r$ ^u x1 associate x to x self s z to be p]ceiv$ no m 9 ! _s1 :i* w rema9 v cle>3 ,:i* be+ done1 calc9e ! salt yet once m v well 9 a crucible1 & dissolve s mu* ( x 9 its prop] flegm1 z suffice? = ! coagulation ( ! oyl1 !n mix ?is solution ) ! burn+ _s1 mix$ ) its oyl1 & set x 9 a vial ( a long neck well /opt1 9 ,balneo1 t ! _s may n exhale1 9 ! coction ( x1 & 9 ! space ( a few h\rs !re w be an union ( ! mixture :i* w be z :ite z milk4 ,:i* be+ done1 let ! glass cool1 = !re is a conjunction ( ! _s1 oyl1 & salt1 s t nei!r c be disc]n$ f ano!r1 :i* is to be p\r$ into a vessel ( a wide m\?1 & x w be congeal$ 9 ! cold l a :ite o9tm5t1 n only to be ano9t$ )al1 b also to be dissolv$ 9 any liquor1 be+ ( an excell5t od\r1 :i* may also be giv5 inw>dly v conv5i5tly1 & be+ us$ outw>dly x makes ! sk9 beautiful & sweet2 :]e=e ?is is t mo/ desir$ balsame ( ,pr9ces & ,ladies4 ,& by ?is way ! ?ree pr9ciples ( vegetables1 be+ sep>at$1 & purifi$1 are aga9 reunit$1 9 :i* union !re is f\nd ! :ole v]tue1 ta/1 & od\r ( ! vegetable4 ,note well1 ,t he t w col\r balsames1 mu/ draw ! col\r out ( vegetables ) _s ( w9e1 :i* he mu/ make to be coagulat$ toge!r ) x4 ,aft] ?is a=esaid mann]1 !re=e y may draw out ( any vegetable t ha? 9 x salt1 _s & oyl1 soluble & well smell+ balsomes )\t ! addition ( any o!r /range ?+1 :i* are n to be contemn$4 ,& because "h also is taught t mo/ odorif]\s balsame ( roses1 = roses yield b a little oyl1 )\t :i* t _c be done1 "k t n only roses or rose leaves also are to be tak5 = ! mak+ ! a=esaid balsome1 b also toge!r ) ! leaves ^? :ole knots2 = t yell[ t is 9 !m yields t oyl1 n ! rose leaves1 c4 ,& let :at ha? be5 said suffice conc]n+ our prep>ation ( balsames1 :i* if !y be rightly made1 are n ,i suppose1 to be contemn$1 nei!r d ,i reject ^? t are made )\t salt3 ,let him t ha? bett] communicate !m1 & n c>p at ours4 ,& s ,i w\ld t all & ea* process %\ld be compreh5d$ "u "s "o g5]al1 viz4 ( di/ill+ burn+ spirits1 & oyls1 by ! help ( a wood5 di/ill+ vessel1 & _! conjunction by ! help ( _! prop] fix$ salt1 ,i c\ld "h add m ?+s conc]n+ ! use1 & v]tues ( spirits ( w9e1 & ( ^? mo/ sweet vegetable oyls2 b because !y are cle>ly en\gh spok5 ( by o!rs1 ,i acc\nt x a sup]flu\s ?+ to repeat ! say+s ( o!rs1 be+ cont5t$ ) ! description ( "o only g5]al process1 :i* y may imitate 9 o!r p>ticul>s4 ,!re foll[s n[ ! use ( ! second wood5 vessel1 :i* is to be us$ in/ead ( ^? ( copp] or lead1 s]v+ = di/illations1 dige/ions1 extractions1 & fixations4 ,! vessel be+ made ready accord+ to ! prescription set d[n be=e1 !re is no?+ else to d1 ?an to fit ! furnace ) ! globe1 & at y\r pleasure to heat wat] 9 x1 ) a gov]nm5t ( ! fire 9 ! furnace4 ,n[ all ?+s may "h be done1 :i* o!rwise are done 9 a common ,balneo2 :]e !re is no o!r diff]5ce b ( vessels2 "h is us$ a wood5 vessel1 !re a copp]1 lead51 or iron1 c4 ,9 ?is op]ation also is us$ ! same furnace ) ! same globe1 :i* 0 us$ above 9 ! di/illation1 :]e=e y ne$ add no?+ else beside1 = no?+ is m common ?an a ,balneum 9 di/illation2 let ! demon/ration !re=e ( ! use ( ! copp] globe suffice4 ,n[ ,i ?\ght x wor? :ile to set d[n "s ,*ymical m$ic9al extracts1 n common1 :i* may be made by ! help ( ?is ,balneum1 :i* be+ rightly prep>$ d _m ?+s 9 _m diseases4 ,& fir/ ( a vomitive ,extract4 ,take an ounce ( ! fl[]s ( ,antimony1 ( purify$ ,t>t> ij4 ( sug>-c&y vj4 ( ra9 wat] two p9ts1 be+ mix$ toge!r1 set !m 9 a /rong vial 9 ,balneo = to be coct$1 & make !m to boyl /rongly ! space ( t5 or twelve h\rs4 ,!n ! ,balneum be+ cold1 take out ! glass1 & p\r =? ! decoction1 & filt] x ?r\gh a br[n pap] put into a tunnel2 ! filtr$ wat] w be r$di% betwixt sweet & s[re1 :i* take 7! fces 9 ! filtre be+ ca/ away7 & 9 a small g\rd glass draw (f all ! moi/ure ) a g5tle fire 9 ,balneo unto ! consi/5cy ( honey ( a br[ni% col\r1 ^u :i* aga9 p\r a p9t ( _s ( w9e1 p\r$ =? into a vial ) a long neck2 & set x on ,balneo ) a mod]ate heat ! space ( eight or sixte5 h\rs1 & !n ! _s ( w9e w sep>ate1 & extract ! ess5ce1 :i* w be m pure & noble1 ! fces be+ left 9 ! bottom2 :i* aft] all ?+s are cold are to be sep>at$ by ! ,help ( ,filtration ?r\gh a d\ble br[n pap]4 ,!n take ! r$ t9cture t is filtr$1 & 9 a g\rd glass 9 a g5tle ,balneo draw (f almo/ all ! _s ( w9e until !re rema9 a matt] l a v sweet syrup1 :i* be+ tak5 out keep z a mo/ excell5t vomitive1 mo/ pr(itable 9 _m diseases1 :]e o!r ,ca?>ticks c d no?+4 ,= ?is m$ic9e works mo/ g5tly1 :]e=e x may be giv5 to *ildr5 ( a ye> & half old )\t dang]1 & also to old m54 ,?is m$ic9e purge? & attracts all humors f ! n]ves1 & ve9s1 op5s all ob/ructions ( ! liv]1 sple51 lungs1 & kidneys1 by :i* means _m mo/ griev\s diseases are cur$4 ,i nev] f\nd a vomitive comp>able to ?is1 :i* works quickly & safely4 ,! dose ( x is f gra9 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d4 to #aj4 & #cj4 accord+ to ! age & sickness4 ,x may be tak5 by x self1 or 9 w9e1 be]1 c4 & x w )9 a qu>t] ( an h\r beg9 to "w1 & cease? )9 two h\rs4 ,sometimes x do? n provoke vomit at all1 b only /ools1 :]e a gly/] is v helpful if x be giv5 a little be=e ! adm9i/r+ ( ! a=said m$ic9e1 be+ made ( two or ?ree spoonful ( oyl ,olive1 & salt wat]2 = ! gly/] prep>es ! way bel[1 s t x seldome !n works by way ( vomit3 :5 also ! pati5t may pres5tly aft] ! tak+ ( ! m$ic9e hold hot to/$ bread to 8 m\? & nose1 :i* h9d]s vomit+ & promotes ! op]ation by /ool4 ,b 9 my judgm5t x is bett] n to h9d] ! m$ic9e seek+ a spontane\s way ( op]ation1 & n =c$3 ,= vomit+ is m conv5i5t = "s1 ?an purg+ by /ool4 ,n[ ^! ?+s ,i h spok5 = ! sake ( ^?1 :o al?\gh !y abhor vomit+1 yet desire to be purg$ by ! ess5ce ( ,antimony1 :i* is ( all t ,i "k ! mo/ safe1 & sweet ,ca?>tick4 ,= x se>*e? ! :ole body f> bett] ?an all o!rs1 & frees x f _m occult diseases1 ! :i* all o!r vegetable ,ca?>ticks c\ld n d4 ,x ha? also ?is commodity 9 x1 t al?\gh by littl5ess ( ! dose1 or ! /rong nature ( ! pati5t x do? n "w by vomit or /ool1 yet x do? n l o!r m$ic9es hurt ! body1 b works ei!r by sweat or ur9e1 s t ,antimony be+ rightly prep>$ is seldome adm9i/r$ )\t pr(it4 ,:5 z on ! contr>y1 vegetable ,ca?>ticks be+ giv5 9 less dose or by reason ( "s o!r causes d n "w1 al?\gh !y d n make ! body swell1 & produce manife/ diseases1 yet !y ?reat5 to ! body occult sicknesses4 ,n[ ! ,arcanum ( ,antimony do? n onely n d hurt1 if x d n s5sibly op]ate1 b by ins5sible work+ do? mu* good to ! body ( man4 ,:]e=e !re is a great diff]5ce betwixt purg+ m9]als1 & vegetables4 ,= m9]als are giv5 9 a less dose )\t nause\sness1 b vegetables ) a great deal ( nause\sness1 & sometimes ) dang] to ! sick 9 a great] dose4 ,n[ t nause\sness also proce$+ (t5times f ! great dose ( ! ungrateful bitt] potions does m hurt ?an ! potion x self4 ,i wi% t su* k9d ( gross m$ic9es 7 aboli%$1 & ! sweet ,extracts ( ,vegetables & ,ess5ces ( ,m9]als 7 sub/itut$ 9 _! place4 ,a purg+ ,extract4 ,take ( ! roots ( black ,hellebore ga!rd 9 fit "t1 & dry$ 9 ! air1 "o p\nd1 ! roots ( ,me*oacan1 ,jallap1 ( ea* f\r ounces2 ,c9namon1 ,annisse$1 & ,f5nelse$1 ( ea* "o ounce2 ( ,engli% ,saffron a dram1 p[d] all ^! ,+r$i5ts1 !n p\r ^u !m ! be/ rectifi$ _s ( ,w9e1 9 a high glass g\rd1 & ^u ?is put a bl9d ,alembick1 & set x 9 dige/ion2 9 ,balneo until ! ,_s ( w9e be t+$ r$1 :i* !n decant (f3 & p\r on fre%1 & set x aga9 9 dige/ion2 until ! _s be r$1 !n p\r on fre% aga91 & d ?is s (t5 until ! _s w no m be t+$ r$1 :i* commonly is done at ?ree ,times4 ,mix ^! t+$ spirits1 filt] !m1 & 9 ,balneo by a glass ,alembick1 ) a g5tle heat draw !m (f f ! ,t9cture1 & a ?ick juice w rema9 at ! bottom ( a br[ni% col\r1 :i* y mu/ take out :il/ x is yet hot1 & keep x 9 a clean glass = its uses4 ,! ,_s ( ,w9e drawn (f f ! extract may be res]v$ = ! same use4 ,n[ ?is extract is giv5 f gra9s #c1 #f1 #i1 #ab4 to #ca4 accord+ to ! age1 & /r5g?1 be+ mix$ ) ,sug>1 x ha? n an ungrateful ta/1 & x works g5tly1 & safely1 if x be n giv5 9 too great a dose4 ,& if ?\ wilt h x 9 ! =m ( a ,pill1 mix ) x be+ yet hot1 an ounce ( cle> ,aloes1 & half an ounce ( ,diagridium p[d]$1 be+ mix$ br+ x into a mass = ,pills1 & keep x = y\r use4 ,! dose is f gra9 #a4 to a scruple4 ,x evacuates all sup]flu\s humors1 b x is n to be comp>$ ) ! m$ic9e ( ,antimony4 ,& ?is extract ,i put d[n = ! sakes ( ^? t fe> ,m9]als1 & abhor ,vomits1 :i* 9 my judgm5t is ! be/ ( all vegetable ,ca?>ticks4 ,a ,diaphoretical ,extract4 ,take ! wood ,sassafras1 ,s>ssap>illa1 ( ea* six ounces2 ,g+]1 ,gal5gal1 ,z$o>y1 ( ea* ?ree ounces2 long ,pepp]1 ,c>damoms1 ,cubebs1 ( ea* an ounce2 ,c9namon1 ,mace1 ( ea* half an ounce2 ,engli% ,saffron1 ,nutmeg1 ,cloves1 ( ea* a dram3 ,let ! woods be rasp$1 ! roots & spices p\d]$1 p\r ^u !m1 be+ mix$1 ! _s ( w9e1 & let ! t9cture be drawn =? 9 ,balneo1 z ha? be5 abovesaid ( ! purg+ ,extract1 evaporate away ! _s to ! consi/5cy ( honey1 :i* keep = y\r use4 ,x is good 9 ! ,plague1 ,feav]s1 ,scorbute1 ,leprosie1 ,fr5*pox1 & o!r diseases proce$+1 f ! impurity ( ! blood1 cur+ !m by sweat4 ,! ,dose ( ?is ,extract is f a scruple to a dram ) prop] vehicles3 x provoke? sweat pres5tly1 drive? away all v55osities f ! he>t1 & mundifies ! blood4 ,& al?\gh x be a mo/ effectual vegetable ,diaphoretick yet x may n be comp>$ to ^? subtile spirits ( m9]als1 ( :i* 9 ! second "p4 ,also animal diaphoreticks h _! comm5dations1 z ! fle% ( vip]s1 ! fix$ salt ( spid]s & toads1 9 _! peculi> op]ations1 :]e ea* alone )\t ! mixture ( any o!r ?+ puts =? & %ewe? its op]ations2 nei!r are animal & vegetable diaphoreticks to be comp>$ to ! m9]al1 z ,bezo>ticum m9]ale1 ,antimomum diaphoreticum1 & ,aurum diaphoreticum4 ,a ,diuretical ,extract4 ,take ! se$s ( ,saxifrage1 ,c>raway1 ,f5nel1 ,p>sly1 ,netles1 ( ea* #c4 ounces1 ! root ( liquori%1 ! great] burr1 ( ea* an ounce1 ! p[d] ( woodlice half an ounce4 ,let ^! be+ mix$ & p[d]$ be extract$ ) _s ( ,junip] accord+ to art3 !n mix ^! foll[+ ?+s ) ! extract$ matt]3 ,take ! salt ( ,amb>1 ,soot1 ,netles1 ( ea* half a dram1 purifi$ ,nitre a dram3 ,let ^! be p[d]$1 & mix$ ) ! extract & ?is mixture be kept = use4 ,! dose is f a scruple to a dram1 9 ! wat] ( p>sly f5nel1 c4 ,?is extract =ce? ur91 op5s ! uret]s1 purge? ! re9es1 & bladd] f all visc\s flegme 7! "m ( all t>t>e\s coagulation7 viz4 if x be us$ timely3 ,9 ?is case is comm5d$ also ! solution ( fl9ts1 & cry/als1 made ) _s ( salt4 ,a great] comm5dation h salts ( nephritick he>bs made by expression1 & cry/allisation1 )\t calc9ation1 ! prep>ation :]e( %all n "h1 b else:]e be taught4 ,a somnif]\s ,extract4 ,take ( ,!baic opium f\r ounces1 ( ,_s ( ,salt two ounces1 purifi$ ,t>t> "o ounce1 set !m be+ mix$ 9 mac]ation 9 ,balneo 9 a glass vessel = a day & night1 & ! _s ( salt ) ,t>t> w op5 ! body ( ! opium1 & prep>e x = extraction1 ^u :i* p\r half a p9t ( ! be/ _s ( w9e1 set x 9 a g5tle ,balneo to be extract$4 ,decant (f ! _s t is t+$1 & p\r on fre%1 set x 9 dige/ion till ! _s be col\r$4 ,!n mix ! axtractions toge!r1 & put to !m 9 a glass g\rd two drams ( ! be/ ,saffron1 ( oyl ( ,cloves a dram1 & draw (f ! _s ( w9e 9 ,balneo1 & !re w rema9 a ?ick black juice1 :i* is to be tak5 out1 & kept 9 a clean glass vessel4 ,! dose !re( is f "o gra91 to five or six1 = ^? ( a mans age1 b to *ildr5 ! six? or eigh? "p ( a gra94 ,x may be us$ 9 all hot di/emp]s )\t dang]4 ,x provoke? quiet sleep1 mitigates pa9s z well outw>d z inw>d1 x cause? sweat2 b especially x is a sure rem$y = ! epilepsie 9 *ildr5 t are new-born2 = z soon z x is giv5 to !m to ! quantity ( ! eigh? "p ( a gra9 9 w9e1 or womans milk1 !re pres5tly foll[s re/1 & sweat ) sleep1 by :i* means ! malignity is expell$1 ! *ildr5 are refre%$1 & desire victuals1 & ! fit returns no m aft]w>ds4 ,al?\gh haply ! l symptomes may be p]ceiv$ aga91 yet if ! a=esaid dose be adm9i/r$ aga91 ! *ildr5 are refre%$1 & cur$ :olly1 :]eas o!rwise !y w\ld h dy$1 c4 :]e( ,i h n re/or$ few ) ?is m$ic9e4 ,moreov] also !re are v effectual anod9e m$ic9es1 z ^? volatile spirits ( vitriol1 allome1 ,antimony1 & o!r m9]als1 ) :i*1 z also ) t n>cotick sulphur precipitat$ f ! volatile _s ( vitriol1 no?+ may be comp>$4 ,a ,cordial ,extract4 ,take r$ roses f\r ounces1 ( ! lilly ( ! valley two ounces1 ! fl[]s ( borage1 rosem>y1 sage1 ( ea* an ounce2 c9namon1 lignum aloes1 ( ea* two drams2 cloves1 mace1 nutmeg1 galangal1 c>damoms ! less]1 ( ea* half an ounce2 ! %av+s ( ivory1 h>t%orn1 ( ea* an ounce2 ( ,engli% saffron a dram1 ( nux vomica a dram3 ,mix !m & r$uce !m to a f9e p[d]1 & let ! t9cture be extract$ ) _s ( w9e 9 ,balneo1 :i* is to be drawn (f aga91 unto a j consi/5ce4 ,let ! extract be kept = use4 ,x may be us$ 9 almo/ all fa9t+s1 & o!r affects t are n joyn$ ) a pret]natural heat4 ,! dose !re( is f gra9s #c1 #f1 #i4 to a scruple ) prop] vehicles2 be+ (t5 adm9i/r$ x refre%e? ! _s1 corroborates ! bra91 & o!r p>ts ( ! body4 ,x is made m efficaci\s by ! add+ ( ! ess5ces ( m9]als1 especially ( gold1 ( :i* ?+ see ! fir/ "p conc]n+ ! sweet oyl ( gold4 ,( an odorif]\s ,extract4 ,i ne$ n tea* ! mak+ ( any odorif]\s vegetable extract1 because ! mann] ( draw+ =?1 or di/ill+ oyls ( vegetables t h sweet odores1 ha? be5 %ew$ a little be=e1 z ( he>bs1 fl[]s1 & se$s1 :i* are ! mo/ noble1 & sweet ess5ces ( vegetables1 by ! od\r :]e( ! he>t & bra9 are corroborat$1 :i* be+ r$uc$ into balsams are made transportable4 ,bett] extracts !re=e1 & m excell5t _c 9 my judgm5t be made out ( vegetables1 !n ^? a=esaid oyls1 unless any "o w\ld mix aromatical extracts made ) _s ( w9e ) metallick solutions1 & be+ mix$ dige/ !m1 !n !re w a c]ta9 mo/ odorif]\s oyl g f ! extract n only m efficaci\s1 b m excell5t ?an t common di/ill$ oyl by reason ( ! admixtion ( ! spiritual metallick v]tue1 especially ( gold & silv]1 dissolv$ 9 ! acid ,m5/ruum communicat+ its v]tues to ! ,aromatical oyl4 ,moreov] any vegetable oyl may be exalt$ 9 v]tues & od\r by ! help ( _s ( ur9e1 or salt ,armoniack1 by ! help :]e( n only odorif]\s oyls are exalt$1 b also ! inodor\s oyls ( vegetables are made odorif]\s1 if !y be a :ile dige/$ 9 _s ( ur9e3 & n ?is only b e m9]al1 & metallick sulphur1 al?\gh ! od\r !re( be b\nd up ) mo/ /rong bonds1 is op5$ by ! b5efit !re(1 & is r$uc$ by dige/ion 9 a v little "t into a mo/ sweet & odorif]\s ess5ce4 ,lixivial spirits exalt ! od\rs1 & col\rs ( sulphurs2 acid purge sulphurs1 b *ange _! col\rs & od\rs4 ,musk & ,civet get ! sweetness2 & excell5cy ( _! od\r f ! subtile ur9\s _s ( a c]ta9 ,cat1 dige/+ "s c]ta9 fat & conv]t+ x into su* a k9d ( mo/ odorif]\s matt]4 ,& let ?is t ha? be5 said suffice conc]n+ ,extracts1 :i* might h be5 omitt$1 because _m ( ^! k9d ( ,extracts are f\nd 9 ! writ+s ( o!r au?ors 9 _m languages3 b ,i 0 will+ to set d[n ^!1 le/ ?is book might seem to conta9 9 x no?+ else besides ! new way ( di/ill+1 be+ furni%$ also ) good m$ic9es4 ,( ,ba?s4 ,a little be=e ha? be5 giv5 a description ( a ,tub = a ,ba? 9 :i* any "o may sit ) 8 :ole body except 8 head1 n only to be wa%$ 9 sweet w>m wat]1 :e!r m$ic9al & m9]al1 b also to sweat 9 )\t wat]1 :]e ! vessel is heat$ by w>m vap\rs1 ei!r ( sweet wat]s1 or m9]als4 ,& e "o may provide su* ,ba?s = himself accord+ to 8 necessity at home1 :]eby ! same diseases are cur$ z ^? t are cur$ by ! help ( natural ,ba?s1 s t he ne$ n = ! ba?s sake g a great j\rney1 b may /ay at home ) 8 family & foll[ 8 ,call+ )\t tr\ble1 :5 he ha? occasion & ne$ to us$ !m4 ,& :]eas x _c be d5y$1 t by ! use ( ! ,ba?s mo/ griev\s diseases :i* _c be cur$ by ,physitians1 are happily cur$2 ,i 0 will+ = ! sake ( my neighb\r to publi% ?is in/rum5t toge!r ) ! prep>ation ( m9]al wat]s2 :i* publi%+ w n )\t d\bt be )\t pr(it1 & advantage4 ,:]e=e ,i w 9 brief %ew y ! prep>ation ( m9]al1 & sweet wat]s1 & _! use1 & fir/1 ,( a ,ba? ( sweet or common wat]4 ,!re is no art to make a ,ba? ( sweet wat]1 = y h no?+ else to d1 !n to fill y\r vessel ) riv] or ra9 wat]1 & to make a fire1 :i* by ! help ( ! copp] globe w heat ! wat]1 :i* be+ suffici5tly heat$1 y may sit 9 x1 & cov] ! ,tub1 t ! hot vapors evaporate n1 nor ! cold air ent] 91 & cool ! ext]i\r p>ts ( ! body3 ,:]e=e also y mu/ apply a clean l9n5 clo? ab\t y\r neck1 le/ ! w>m vapors evaporate !re3 :i* be+ rightly obs]v$1 y may sit ! space ( #a4 #b4 #c4 h\rs1 or z long z y please or y\r sickness require4 ,y mu/ keep a cont9ual heat z mu* z is necess>y1 :i* may be done by ! help ( t globe4 ,if y be ?ir/y 9 ! mean "t y may dr9k "s prop] di/ill$ dr9k accord+ to ! nature ( y\r disease1 ( :i* ?+ no?+ n[1 because ,i am resolv$ to write a peculi> book de ,balneis1 & "h only to %ew ! use ( t copp] globe 9 heat+ ( ,ba?s4 ,& al?\gh !re be n a p]fect in/ruction ( all1 yet ( "s ,ba?s1 & _! uses !re %all a %ort in/ruction be giv5 9 ?is place4 ,( ! nature1 & prop]ty ( natural ,ba?s4 ,"k t ! greate/ "p ( m$ic9al wat]s 9 ,g]many1 & o!r c\ntries z well hot z cold c>ry ) !m f ! e>? a c]ta9 sulphure\s acidity m or less3 9 :i* acidity consi/s t m$ic9al faculty & v]tue ( ?is or t wat]4 ,& if ^? wat]s lose _! od\r & ta/ by ! exhal+ ( _! subtile spirits1 !n also !y loose _! v]tues2 al?\gh also !re be f\nd "s wat]s1 :i* h n only a spiritual sulphur1 b also are impregnat$ ) a c]ta9 m9]al1 or metallick body mix$ ) ,allome1 or ,vitriol1 :i* comes n else:]e !n f ! common wat] runn+ ?r\gh ! m9es4 ,!re are f\nd also o!r ba?s1 ! p[] & v]tue :]e( consi/s n 9 any spiritual sulphur1 nor 9 any metallick body mix$ ) salt1 b only 9 a c]ta9 spiritual salt mix$ ) a c]ta9 subtil fix$ e>?1 :i* wat]s d n run ?r\gh metallick m9es z o!rs d1 b r /ones ( ! m\nta9es calc9$ ) a subt]raneal fire1 :5ce also !y borr[ _! subtil acidity ) _! insipid e>?4 ,& ?is no man w d5y t ha? ! k ( volatile & fix$ salts ( m9]als1 & metals3 ! :i* ,i am able to demon/rate ) v _m1 & mo/ evid5t reasons1 if "t & occasion w\ld p]mit2 b x %all be done sometime or o!r z ha? be5 said 9 a peculi> treatise4 ,n[ !re=e ,i w only tea* h[ by salts1 m9]als1 & metals1 artificial ,ba?s may be made1 :i* are n only n inf]i\r to ! natural 9 v]tue1 b also (t5times f> bett]1 & t )\t mu* co/ or lab\r1 :i* any "o may use at home 9 /ead ( ! natural = ! expell+ ( diseases1 & recov]+ ( heal?4 ,& al?\gh ,i am resolv$ to set =? a book t %all treat l>gely ( ! nature1 & orig9al ( ,ba?s1 & ( _! use2 yet ,i am will+ n[ also to say some?+ 9 brief conc]n+ x1 & t f ! f\ndation1 see+ t !re are s _m diff]5t op9ions ( le>n$ m51 & ^? = ! mo/ "p unc]ta94 ,z conc]n+ !re=e ! orig9al ( ! acidity z well volatile1 z corporeal1 z also ! heat ( ,ba?s1 "k t is n "o1 & ! same2 = else ea* w\ld h ! same prop]ties1 b daily exp]i5ce te/ifies ! contr>y3 ,= x is manife/ t "s ,ba?s help "s diseases1 & o!rs are hurtful = !m1 :i* comes f no?+ else b f ! diff]5ce ( ! prop]ties ( ! m9]al wat]s proce$+ f a div]sity ( m9es impregnat+ ^? wat]s4 ,9 a ^w1 sweet wat]s attract _! p[]s1 & v]tues 9 ! cav]ns ( m\nta9s f "s metal & m9]als ( div]s k9ds1 t h naturally a mo/ acid _s ( salt1 z are div]s k9de ( m>casites conta9+ copp] & iron1 & sometimes gold & silv]2 also k9ds ( vitriol & ,allome call$ by ! anci5ts ,misii1 ,r>ii1 ,*alcitis1 ,melant]ia1 & ,pyritis1 :]e( "s are f\nd :ite l metals1 b o!rs disp]s$ 9 a fat e>?1 ( a r\nd figure 9 great] or less] pieces3 :i* sulphure\s salt m9es :ile/ ! wat] run ?r\gh1 & humectates1 t _s ( salt is /irr$ up1 hav+ got a vehiculum1 & falls ^u ! m9es by dissolv+ !m1 9 :i* solution ! wat] waxe? w>m1 z if x _h be5 p\r$ on quick lime1 or l _s ( vitriol1 or salt mix$ ) wat]1 & p\r$ on iron1 & o!r metals2 :]e cont9ually & daily t wat] runn+ ?r\gh ! m9es ^: nature & prop]ties x imitates1 c>rys some?+ ) x3 :]e=e !re are s _m1 & su* v>i\s k9ds ( ,ba?s z are ! m9es by :i* ! wat] is heat$4 ,let him t w n believe take any m9]al ( ! a=esaid quality1 & wrap x up 9 a wet l95 clo? = a little :ile1 & he w see x exp]im5tally t ! m9]al /one w be heat$ by ! wat]1 & s heat$1 z if x 7 9 ! fire1 s z ?\ can/ sc>ce hold x 9 ?y h&1 :i* at l5g? also by a long] action w cleave 9 sund] & be consum$ l quick lime4 ,i w publi% "s "t or o!r 7,god will+7 m fully1 & cle>ly 9 a peculi> treatise ?is my op9ion1 :i* ,i h n[ deliv]$ 9 v few words4 ,al?\gh to ! sick x be all "o1 & x matt]s n !m1 f :at cause ! ba?s come1 & :5ce !y borr[ _! v]tues1 if s be !y may use !m2 ?is controv]sie be+ left to natural ,philosoph]s t w controv]t x1 :i* none ( !m c bett] decide ?an a skilful ,*ymi/1 t ha? ! kn[l$g ( m9]als1 metals1 & salts4 ,& fir/ ( sulphure\s ,ba?s t h a subtil acidity4 ,9 ! second ,treatise ,i h demon/rat$ ! mann] ( di/ill+ subtil1 volatile1 sulphure\s spirits1 viz4 ( common salt1 vitriol1 allome1 nitre1 sulphur1 antimony1 & o!r salts ( m9]als1 & metals1 & _! v]tues1 & intr9secal prop]ties1 n[ also ,i w %ew _! extr9secal use1 z !y are to be mix$ ) wat]s = ,ba?s4 ,! v]tues !re=e ( ,ba?s proce$ n f insipid wat]1 b f ^? mo/ subtile1 volatile1 sulphure\s1 & salt spirits2 b ^! be+ ( !mselves n mix$ ) wat] unfit = ,ba?s1 to be us$ = recov]+ ( heal?1 by reason ( _! too great heat1 & subtilty2 ! mo/ high ,god ha? reveal$ to u unwor?y & ungrateful m5 8 fa!rly provid5ce %ew+ to u by nature ! use ( !m1 & ! mann] ( us+ ( !m = ! tak+ away ( diseases2 :i* 7nature7 be+ nev] idle1 works uncessantly1 & l a h&maid executes ! w ( ,god1 by %ew+ to u ! v>i\s k9ds ( di/illations1 transmutations1 & g5]ations4 ,f :i* tea*] we mu/ le>n all arts & sci5ces1 seek+ a c]ta91 & infallible in=mation1 z x 7 out ( a book writ ) a div9e h&1 & fill$ ) innum]able wond]s1 & secrets4 ,& ?is is a f> c]ta9] kn[l$g !n t empty1 & imag9>y ,philosophy ( ^? vulg> disput+ ,philosoph]s4 ,do/ ?\ ?9k t t true ,philosophy c be sold = a hundr$ ,royals8 ,h[ c any "o judge ( ?+s hid 9 ! e>?1 :o is willfully bl9d 9 ?+s expos$ to ! light ( ! ,sun1 hat+ k8 ,i wi% k 7 sutable to ! "n3 h[ c any "o t is ignorant ( ! nature ( fire1 "k h[ to "w by fire8 fire discov]s _m ?+s1 9 :i* y may z 9 a glass see ?+s t are hid2 ,! fire %ews to u h[ e ?+1 wat]s1 salt1 m9]als1 & metals1 toge!r ) o!r innum]able ?+s are g5]at$ 9 ! b[els ( ! e>? by ! reflexion ( t c5tral1 & a/ral fire3 = )\t ! k ( fire all nature rema9s vail$1 & occult4 ,fire 7always _h 9 great e/eem by ,philosoph]s7 is ! key = ! unlock+ ( ! greate/ secrets1 & to speak 9 a ^w1 he t is ignorant ( fire is ignorant ( nature ) h] fruits1 & he ha? no?+1 b :at he ha? read1 or he>d1 :i* (t5times is false1 accord+ to t2 ,he easily speaks untru?s t speaks :at he ha? he>d4 ,he t is ignorant kn[s n h[ to disc]n betwixt ! tru? & fal%ood1 b takes ! "o = ! o!r4 ,i pray !e1 ?\ t art s cr$ul\s1 do/ ?\ ?9k t ?y tea*] writ 8 books f exp]i5ce1 or f read+ o!r ,au?ors8 ,may !y n be corrupt$ & sophi/icat$ by antiquity1 & frequ5t description8 ,also do/ ?\ und]/& ! true1 & g5u9e s5se ( !m8 ,x is bett] to "k1 ?an to ?9k2 = _m are s$uc$ by op9ions1 & _m are deceiv$ by fai? t is )\t k4 ,& ?us mu* = y\?s sake ,i 0 will+ to say1 t !y w\ld n sp5d _! t5d] ye>s 9 vanities1 b r w\ld make tryal 9 ! fire1 )\t :i* no man obta9s a true k ( natural ?+s2 :i* al?\gh x seem h>d 9 ! beg9n+1 yet x is pleasant 9 old age4 ,n[ foll[s ! mixture ( ^? subtile m9]al1 sulphure\s1 & salt spirits ) wat]4 ,z conc]n+ ! weight ( ! a=esaid spirits t are to be mix$ ) sweet wat]1 giv+ x ! nature1 & prop]ty ( natural ba?s1 ,i w\ld h !e "k1 t ( ^?1 :i* 9 ! second "p ,i %ew$ to be v>i\s1 & div]s1 be+1 viz4 n equal 9 v]tue1 ! same weight _c always be s accurately obs]v$3 see+ also !re is a consid]ation to be _h ( _! /r5g?1 & ( ! /r5g? ( ! pati5t4 ,n[ y may at ! beg9n+ mix "o or two p\nd ( ! spirits ) a suffici5t quantity ( ! wat]1 & !n by sitt+ 9 x make tryal ( ! /r5g? ( ! artificial ,ba?1 :i* if x be too weak is to be increas$ by add+ a great] quantity ( ! spirits1 b if too /rong1 !n x is to be dim9i%$ by ab/raction2 ( :i* m at l>ge 9 ,arte no/ra ,balneatoria4 ,n[ ?is obs]ve1 t x is be/ to make ,ba?s 9 ! beg9n+ weak1 !n /rong] by little & little by degrees1 z ! nature ( ! sick is accu/om$ to !m1 t x be n ov]come by ! unaccu/om$ use ( !m be+ too /rong4 ,:]e=e ,ba?s are to be us$ ) discretion1 & cauti\sly1 = :i* matt] ,i ref] ! read] to my ,artem ,balneatoriam1 9 :i* he %all f9d pla91 & p]fect in/ruction2 let x suffice !re=e t ,i h %ew$ ! use ( ! ,copp] ,globe1 9 heat+ ,ba?s1 :i* let ! sick take 9 good "p1 untill m come4 ,n[ foll[s ! use4 ,( ,sulphur ,ba?s4 ,apply ! furnace ) ! ,copp] ,globe to ! ,tub aft] ! mann] a=esaid1 & p\r 9 a suffici5t quantity ( sweet wat]1 :i* make hot ) ! fire k9dl$ 9 ! furnace by ! help ( ! globe3 :i* be+ suffici5tly w>m$ make ! pati5t sit 9 x1 & p\r into x s mu* ( ! sulphure\s _s z is suffici5t2 :i* be+ done cause t ! tub be cov]$ all ov]1 t ! volatile _s vani% n1 & z necessity requires1 cont9ue ! heat till ! pati5t come =?4 ,"k also t ! wat] is to be *ang$ e "t1 & fre% spirits to be mix$4 ,& ?is is ! use ( ! ,copp] globe1 9 heat+ ba?s ( sweet or m$ic9al wat]1 & t ei!r ( vegetables1 or m9]al1 & ?is made sulphure\s by art or nature2 :]eby mo/ griev\s1 & o!rwise incurable diseases are happily cur$3 ,( :i* en\gh n[ 9 ?is ,treatise4 ,! use ( ! ,copp] ,globe 9 dry ,ba?s1 :i* are m excell5t ?an ! moi/ 9 _m cases4 ,i might h put (f ?is matt] unto its prop] ,treatise1 :]e all ?+s %all be h&l$ m l>gely1 & cle>ly3 yet by reason ( "s un?\ght ( imp$im5ts = a :ile procra/9at+ ! edition ( ! promis$ ,treatise1 ,i am resolv$ to say some?+ ( _! use1 aft] ,i h made m5tion ( ! humid1 & inde$ n only ( ! use ( ^? subtile1 sulphure\s1 & dry spirits1 b also ( ! use ( subtile1 vegetable & animal spirits :i* are m$ic9al1 because 9 "s diseases dry ba?s are m commodi\sly us$1 ?an moi/4 ,he !re=e t w provoke sweat by a dry ba? )\t wat]1 let him provide a wood5 box1 or wood5 in/rum5t conv5i5t to sit 91 /&+ ^u a /ool bo>$ ?r\gh t y may raise x up m or less accord+ z y please1 & hav+ bo>ds appo9t$ = ! armes & feet to re/ ^u4 ,?is box also besides ! great dore mu/ h also a little dore s]v+ = ! putt+ 9 ( a burn+ lamp ) _s ( w9e1 or ( any e>!n vessel ) coals = to heat x4 ,see ! six? figure4 ,! box be+ well w>m$1 let ! pati5t g 91 & sit ^u a /ool1 let ! box be v close %ut all ab\t1 & ! furnace ) ! ,copp] ,globe be fitt$ !reunto1 "u :i* let !re be a small fire k9dl$1 by help :]e( ! volatile _s gr[+ w>m1 goe? =? into ! box l a mo/ subtile vap\r1 p5etrat+ all ab\t ! pati5t4 ,b :5 ?is _s is n suffici5t to heat ! box1 set 9 x a burn+ lamp ) _s ( w9e1 or "s e>!n pot ) coals 7! be/ :]e( are made ( ,junip] or ! v9e1 especially ( ! roots z be+ su* t w endure long1 & _c easily be ext+ui%$ by ! vap\rs ( ^? spirits7 t ! pati5t take n cold1 & ! vap\rs ( ! spirits may ! bett] p5etrate ! body ( ! pati5t4 ,let ! wick = ! _s ( w9e 9 ! burn+ lamp be incombu/ible made ( ! subtle ?reads ( gold1 ( :i* ?+ m 9 ,arte ,balneatoria4 ,9 ! mean "t t volatile _s p5etrates1 & heats ! :ole body1 & p]=ms its (fice1 be+ ?is way us$ bett] ?an by be+ mix$ ) wat]4 ,:5 ! pati5t ha? sate !re long en\gh let him come =?1 & g into a w>m b$ to sweat4 ,n[ be=e he g into ! box let him take a dose ( t volatile _s1 inw>dly :i* is us$ outw>dly to provoke sweat1 & accel]ate ! action4 ,& by ?is means n only ^? volatile sulphure\s spirits ( salts1 m9]als & metals1 are us$ outw>dly )\t wat] to procure sweat1 b also ! spirits ( _m vegetables1 z ( mu/>d se$1 g>d5 cresses1 crude t>t>1 also ( animals1 z h>ts-horn1 ur91 salt ,armoniack1 c4 = ! expell+ ( mo/ griev\s1 & desp]ate diseases4 ,n[ ! a=esaid spirits h div]s prop]ties1 ! volatile spirits ( salt1 m9]als1 & metals h "s1 ^? ( vegetables & animals h o!rs2 ^? h a sulphure\s & fi]y ess5ce2 ^! a m]curial1 & a]ial2 :]e=e !y s]ve = diff]5t uses4 ,9 "s diseases ^? sulphure\s are pref]r$2 b 9 o!rs vegetable & animal1 :]e also a consid]ation is to be _h ( ! sickness1 & ba? x self1 t "o be n us$ = ! o!r1 to ! great dammage ( ! sick4 ,= almo/ all natural ba?s1 & volatile spirits ( salts1 m9]als1 & metals1 p>take ( "s mo/ subtle1 p5etrat+1 heat+1 & dry+ sulphure\s salt _s2 b ! spirits ( vegetables1 & animals p>take ( a c]ta9 volatility t is mo/ subtle1 p5etrat+1 heat+1 op5+1 cutt+ & att5uat+1 bo? ur9\s & nitr\s1 viz4 contr>y to ! =m]2 z appe>s by ! p\r+ on ( any volatile sulphure\s _s1 z ( common salt1 vitriol1 allome1 m9]als1 & metals1 ^u ! rectifi$ _s ( ,ur91 or salt ,armoniack3 :]e pres5tly ! "o mortifies ! o!r1 & takes away its volatility1 & subtilty3 s t ( bo? subtle spirits ( div]s natures !re come? a c]ta9 salt ( no od\r & efficacy4 ,:5ce x is manife/ t all spirits p>tak+ ( div]s natures1 & ess5ces h n ! same faculties4 ,!re=e be ?\ cauti\s 9 giv+ mo/ pot5t spirits1 le/ ?\ give an enemy in/ead ( a fri5d1 & le>n _! natures1 v]tues1 & ess5ces1 be=e ?\ use/ !m 9 m$ic9e4 ,b ?\ do/ ask1 :e!r is t great =ce ( ^? spirits gone z x 7 9 a mom5t8 ,did x evaporate 9 t duel8 ,no ,i say1 b transmut$ into a corporeal sub/ance1 = ( a mo/ pure1 m9]al1 subtle1 & mo/ volatile sulphur1 & a mo/ p5etrat+ animal ,m]cury is made a c]ta9 corporeal salt1 :i* is wond]ful1 & des]ves to be call$ ,aquila ,philosophorum1 because x is easily sublim$ ) a g5tle heat1 9 :i* _m ?+s lye3 = x do? n only conduce to ! solution ( metals1 especially ( gold1 b also ( x self by ! p[] ( maturation do? become a mo/ efficaci\s m$ic9e3 ,( :i* no m at ?is "t1 because ,i w only advise ! read]1 t he be dilig5t 9 se>*+ out ! nature ( spirits1 :i* al?\gh !y *ange _! bodies1 yet are n !re=e to be call$ dead1 b r r$uc$ to a bett] p]fection4 ,& let ?is suffice conc]n+ ! dry use ( ba?s 9 provok+ sweat = ! expell+ ( diseases3 n[ = :at diseases ?is or t _s s]ves1 ?\ %alt f9d 9 its prop] ,treatise1 ( :i* !re ha? be5 m5tion above1 b 9 a ^w1 "k t ^? volatile sulphure\s spirits ( salts1 m9]als1 & metals1 are good 9 all ob/ructions ( ! inw>d p>ts1 viz4 ( ! sple51 lungs1 & liv]1 b especially are mo/ excell5t 9 heat+ ! cold n]ves1 because !y d mo/ efficaci\sly heat1 att5nuate1 cut1 expel1 & mundify1 :]e=e !y are good 9 ,contractures1 ,palsies1 ,epilepsy1 ,scurvy1 ,hypo*ondriacal ,melan*oly1 ,morbus ,gallicus1 ,it*1 & o!r corrosive ulc]s1 & ,fi/ulaes1 c4 ,b ! spirits ( ano!r k9d1 z ( ,t>t>1 ,h>ts-horn1 salt ,armoniack1 ,ur9e1 c4 are hot also1 b n s dry1 & besides ! heat+ v]tue1 h also a p5etrat+1 cutt+1 mollify+1 att5uat+1 ab/]g+1 & expell+ p[]2 :]e=e also !y "w wond]fully 9 all ob/ructions ( ! inw>d & outw>d p>ts3 = !y d bett] ?an all o!rs1 op5 ! pores ( ! sk91 & provoke sweat1 mollify1 & op5 ! hemorrhoides2 provoke ! m5ses ( "y & eld] wom51 purge & heat ! womb1 & !re=e cause fruitfulness2 !y heat & purge a cold & moi/ bra91 acuate ! intellect1 & memory1 let !y t be great ) *ild take he$ ( !m1 & also !y t h a ,por\s op5 sk94 ,su* & o!r m prop]ties1 & t des]v$ly are ascrib$ to ^! spirits4 ,n[ ^? two a=esaid ba?s 79 "o :]e( ^? spirits are us$ 9 a humid way1 be+ mix$ ) w>m wat]1 = ! :ole body to be ba!d1 & sweat 91 b 9 ! o!r 9 a dry way :]e ! vap\rs are by =ce ( ! fire made "u ! ,globe1 =c$ up into ! sweat+ box t[>ds ! pati5t1 :i* be+ us$ aft] ?is mann] d (t5times p5etrate1 & op]ate m efficaci\sly ?an t humid way7 are n to be slight$ = ! recov]y ( heal?1 z do+ ?+s incr$ible4 ,n[ ^? spirits n be+ f\nd 9 %ops1 nor be+ made by any accord+ to ! mann] t ,i h %ew$ 9 ! second ,"p1 ,i w\ld h !e "k t !re is yet ano!r matt]1 :i* ne$s n to be di/ill$1 & x is m9]al2 :i* be+ put into ! ,copp] ,in/rum5t1 do? ( its own accord )\t fire yield su* a sulphure\s _s1 :i* p5etrates v mu*1 & goe? into ! sweat+ box1 l 9 all ?+s to t :i* is made out ( salts1 m9]als1 & metals4 ,nature also ha? provid$ u ano!r matt] t is to be f\nd e :]e1 :i* be+ 9 l mann] put into ! ,in/rum5t do? by x self1 & ( its own accord )\t fire yield a _s1 9 v]tue n unlike to t :i* is made out ( crude ,t>t>1 or salt ,amoniack1 ,soot1 ,ur9e1 c4 ,( :i* 9 ! second ,"p1 do+1 viz4 ! same ?+s ) t :i* is made ) co/s & lab\rs4 ,^? =esaid two matt]s !re=e c d ! same ?+s1 :i* are requir$ = a ba? & sweat+1 :i* ^? two =esaid k9ds ( spirits1 viz4 m9]al & sulphure\s1 vegetable & animal c d1 c4 ,n[ :at ^? two matt]s :i* are easily e :]e to be f\nd are1 ?\ desire/ to "k2 b ,i d>e n if ,i w\ld1 = ! sake ( ! pi\s to reveal !m because ( ! ungrateful1 & unwor?y4 ,= x is an (f5ce to ca/ pe>l be=e sw9e1 :i* yet ! pi\s may1 by ! bless+ ( ,god f9d out by ! read+ ( ! re/ ( my ,writ+s4 ,n[ foll[s a wood5 vessel :i* is to be us$ in/ead ( a ,cauldron 9 boyl+ ( ,be]1 ,me!gl91 ,v9eg>1 c4 ,illu/ration3 fig3 ,i fig3 ,,ii ,_m ?+s might be said conc]n+ ?is matt]1 = al?\gh m5 may be f\nd 9 any "p ( ! _w1 :o "k h[ to make malt ( corn1 & ( ?is be] & v9eg>2 yet _m ?+s may be said ( ?is matt] = ! correct+ ( x2 b because x is n my purpose to %ew su* ?+s n[1 yet ,i %all say some?+ ( ! use ( ! copp] globe :i* any "o may provide in/ead ( ,caldrons1 & :i* is to be us$ ) a c]ta9 wood5 vessel 9 ! boyl+ ( ,be]1 :i* by ?is way he may1 z ha? be5 spok5 above conc]n+ ! op]ations1 make z well z by ! help ( ,caldrons4 ,moreov] ,i c\ld "h also tea* "s o!r mo/ pr(itable secrets1 viz4 ,see ,consolat4 ( ,seam5 h[ honey may be fre$ f its ungrateful od\r1 & ta/ by ! help ( precipitation2 & h[ aft]w>ds a mo/ sweet _s is to be drawn out ( x v l 9 all ?+s to ! _s ( w9e3 also h[ ! be/ & sweete/ w9e cle>1 & durable l to ,mallago1 may be made !nce3 also h[ aft] purg+ x is to be cry/allis$1 s z to resemble ,sug>-c&y 9 goodness & ta/3 also h[ ! sweetness !re( may be conv]t$ into ,t>t>1 v l to ! natural3 ,see ,explicat4 ,mirac4 ,mundi4 ,also h[ out ( fruits ( trees1 z *]ries1 apples1 pe>s1 c4 a v good1 & durable w9e 9 goodness1 col\r1 ta/1 & v]tue1 l to ! natural1 may be made2 also h[ out ( unripe grapes1 t are n maturat$ ei!r by ! inclem5cy ( ! c\ntry1 or air1 _! acidity be+ *ang$ into sweetness1 v good ,w9es l to ! ,rh5i% may be made3 also h[ out ( sorrel1 & o!r vegetables1 a v good ,t>t> may be made1 & t 9 a great quantity )\t mu* co/s1 resembl+ ! ,rh5i% 9 col\r1 ta/1 & o!r v]tues3 ,also h[ out ( ,corn1 7:e!r malt$1 or gr\nd 9 a ,mill7 a v good _s is to be made1 & also a v good v9eg> l to ! ,rh5i%2 also h[ out ( ,corn1 7gr\nd 9 a mill7 or ,meal1 a v good _s is to be di/ill$ )\t any loss ( ! ,meal1 cont9u+ yet fit to make bread4 ,su* & m ( ?is sort might be taught 9 ?is place1 b because x is n good to divulge all ?+s toge!r1 & at once1 & ?is book w\ld by ?is means gr[ bigg] ?an ,i am will+ x %\ld1 if su* ?+s %\ld be "h taught1 ,i %all make an end ( ?is ,book 7omitt+ o!r excell5t possible secrets ( nature7 :i* al?\gh x be b little1 yet w )\t d\bt be pr(itable to _m4 ,& s ,read] f>ewel4 ,,! ,,f\r? ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces3 ,9 :i* is describ$ ! ,nature ( ! ,f\r? ,furnace2 by ! help :]e(1 ,m9]als & ,metals are try$1 & exam9$ aft] a m comp5di\s way1 ?an hi!rto aft] ! common mann]2 also ! sep>ation ( ,metals by ! =ce ( ,fusion1 & o!r necess>y ?+s t are done by ! p[] ( ,fusion or ,melt+4 ,mo/ pr(itable = ,*ymi/s1 ,try]s1 & ,digg]s ( ,m9]als4 ,( mak+ ! ,furnace4 ,9 ! fir/ ,figure1 ,a4 repres5ts ! ,a%-hole ) its door4 ,b4 ,! ,regi/] appo9t$ = gov]n+ ! fire4 ,c4 ,! ,hole ) its door assign'd to receive ! ,crucibles & ,coals4 ,d4 ,! ,hole ) ! door ( ! ,fir/ ,/ory4 ,e4 ,! long ,pipe ( ,iron 9 ! top ( ! ,furnace4 ,! second ,figure1 ,a ,cone or ,ca/+ ,vessel belong+ to ?is ,furnace4 ,?is furnace may be made great]1 or small]1 z y please1 accord+ to ! matt] to be try$3 & if ! ,diamet] !re( )91 be b ( "o foot1 y may set 9 x a crucible conta9+ two or ?ree p\nd2 b great] crucibles require a great] furnace4 ,n[ ?is furnace mu/ be quadrangul>1 & be built ( /ones1 & lute1 su* :i* abide ! fire1 ( ! height ( "o or two foot f ! bottom to ! grate1 :i* mu/ be su* z may be cle>$ f ! dross mix$ ) coals1 or su* z 0 ! grate ( ! fir/ furnace1 consi/+ ( too /rong cross iron b>s fa/n$ 9 ! furnace ) c]ta9 di/ances = ! receiv+ ( #e1 #f1 or #g4 o!r less] iron b>s :i* are to be moveable1 s t :5 !y are ob/ruct$ !y may be remov$1 & cle>$ f ! dross2 ! l[] "p ( ! furnace mu/ h ne> ! bottom a hole 79 ! =ep>t7 ( ! heigh?1 & bread? ( a little span1 ) an iron or copp] door1 %utt+ close3 ! l[] "p also mu/ h ano!r hole ne> ! grate on ! o!r side ) its regi/] = ! gov]nm5t ( ! fire1 & = ! attract+ ( w9d4 ,above ! grate1 & a h& bread? f ! grate mu/ be ano!r hole = putt+ 9 ( coals1 & crucibles1 sutable to ! proportion ( ! furnace1 & ! height !re( mu/ be ( "o foot1 & ! latitude ( half a foot1 if ! inw>d ,diamet] ( ! furnace be ( "o foot1 :]eby ! crucibles may be ! m conv5i5tly h&l$1 & ! coals be ca/ 9 ) a fire-pan3 ,let ?is hole also h a v /rong door ( /one cov]$ ov] ) lute1 ei!r ( :i* may endure ! fire1 & %ut v close1 t ! fire may !reby 7:5 ! crucible is plac$ 9 ! fire7 attract air1 b only f ! collat]al hole "u ! grate4 ,let ! height ( ! furnace 7be+ coat$ above7 f ! hole appo9t$ = ! putt+ 9 ( coals & crucibles1 be ( "o great span3 ,let !re also be a r\nd hole 9 ! furnace1 hav+ ! ?ird "p ( ! intr9secal diamet] ( ! furnace1 appo9t$ = ! flame & smoke2 to :i* if y w use a v viol5t fire1 put to x a /rong iron pipe ( ! height ( #e1 #f1 #h1 or #ab4 foot1 = by h[ mu* ! high] y set y\r pipe1 ! /rong] fire may y give1 & if y w y may erect above ! furnace #a1 #b1 or #c4 p>titions ) _! doors s]v+ to div]s uses accord+ to ! flame t is ga!r$ into !m1 by reason ( div]s degrees ( fire1 :i* is 9 !m1 = ! l[e/ is s hot1 t x c easily conta9 9 flux fusible metals1 m9]als1 & salts2 & s]ve = cem5tation1 calc9ations1 & rev]b]ations2 also = burn+ ( crucibles1 & o!r e>!n vessels1 made ( ! be/ e>? 7( :i* 9 ! ,fif? "p7 & = vitrifications1 & sometimes = trials & burn+s1 c4 ,! second division ( heat1 :i* is m remiss1 s]ves = ! burn+s ( m9]als & metals z ( lead1 t91 iron & copp]1 t are necess>y = calc9ations2 also = ! necess>y calc9ation ( ,t>t>1 & ! fix$ salt ( o!r vegetables1 t is requir$ 9 *ymical op]ation1 z also ! calc9+ ( bones1 & horns = cuples1 & ! a%es ( wood4 ,! ?ird division or *amb] is yet m remiss1 & s]ves = ! dry+ ( crucibles1 & o!r vessels t are made ( ! be/ e>?1 & aft]w>ds to be burnt 9 ! fir/ p>tition4 ,!re may also o!r ?+s be done by ! help ( ^! p>titions1 s t ?\ ne$e/ n = _! sakes k9dle a peculi> fire4 ,b if ?\ wilt give a melt+ fire ! /ronge/ ( all1 put a long pipe to ! l[] hole appo9t$ = draw+ w9d1 & hav+ a regi/]2 = by h[ mu* ! fire attracts ! air m remotely & ano!r flame is =c$ to beat ^u ! metals1 s mu* ! great] p[] ( ! heat is !re 9 ! fusion ( !m4 ,= :i* bus9ess sake ?\ ha/ ne$ to h z t inf]i\r pipe1 s also t sup]i\r pipe 9 ! top ( ! furnace4 ,& if ?\ ha/ a fit *amb]1 9 :i* ano!r may g up f bel[ by ! prop] *imney1 ?\ maye/ build ano!r furnace 9 ! sup]i\r *imney1 & p]=ate ! wall ) ! apply+ ( a regi/]1 t ! fire may be =c$ to attract ! air f bel[ ?r\gh ! collat]al *imney1 :]e y ne$ n t long pipe b only may op5 a door1 or w9d[ ( ! l[] *amb]1 t ! air may come into ! *imney2 & ! fire attract ! w9d out ( ! collat]al *imney1 :i* x do? v vehem5tly1 yea & /rong]1 ?an if x 7 help$ ) bell[s1 s t ev5 ! furnace1 unless x 7 built ( v good & fix$ e>?1 w\ld by too great a heat be de/roy$2 = (t5times ! /ronge/ crucibles melt ) too mu* heat1 :]e=e a regi/] is made = ! gov]n+ ( ! fire4 ,& by ! help ( ?is furnace1 ) ,gods bless+1 ,i f\nd out my *oise/ secrets4 ,= be=e1 & inde$ f my y\? ,i und]w5t ! tr\ble ( ^? vulg> lab\rs p]=m$ by bell[s1 & common v5ts1 n )\t loss ( my heal?1 by reason ( ! unavoidable malignant & poyson\s fumes1 :i* dang] ?is furnace 0 )\t1 n only ( poyson\s & malignant fumes1 b also ( all excessive heat3 ,= our furnace s5ds =? no fume 7b above1 s draw+1 t ! door be+ op5$ = ! putt+ 9 ( coals1 x attracts by ! vehem5cy ( ! fire1 ano!r fume1 t is remote by ! di/ance ( half an ell4 ,& because ! fire do? s vehem5tly attract1 x keeps its heat )9 x self1 s t !re is no fe> ( burn+2 yet y mu/ cov] y\r h& t holds ! tongs ) a l9n5 glove twice d\ble1 & wet 9 wat]1 & ) ! o!r h& a wood5 f5ce t is p]spectible to pres]ve y\r eyes2 o!rwise x wants all dang] ( vap\rs1 or fumes1 z ha? be5 said1 & all excessive heat2 ! :i* is a great b5efit 9 ,art4 ,i d +5u\sly confess1 if ,i _h n f\nd ?is a few ye>s s9ce1 ,i _h n )\t loss left (f all ,al*ymy toge!r ) its t$i\s lab\rs4 ,= ,i _h sp5t _m ye>s ( my life 9 great mis]y ( lab\rs1 9 sup]flu\s c>es1 & wat*+s1 z also 9 /9ks1 s t go+ into my ,elaboratory ) loa?+1 ,i %\ld behold s _m mat]ials 9 s _m1 & su* v>i\s pots1 boxes1 & o!r vessels1 & also z _m brok5 z :ole in/rum5ts ( e>?1 glass1 iron1 & copp]1 & did judg my self s unhappy t ,i _h made my self a slave to ?is ,art1 & especially because sc>ce "o ( #ajj1 :]e( ,i 0 "o1 did get 8 victuals & clo?s !reby4 ,= ^! reasons ,i 0 det]m9$ to bid f>ewel to ,*ymi/ry1 & to apply my self to ,physick1 & ,*irurg]y1 9 :i* ,i 0 always happy4 ,b :at8 ,:ile/ ,i ?\ght to d z ,i resolv$1 & to ca/ =? ( ! doors all & ea* vessel ( div]s k9ds1 ,i f\nd "s crucibles brok51 & 9 !m _m gra9s ( gold & silv]1 =m]ly melt$ 9 !m1 :i* toge!r ) o!rs ga!r$ toge!r1 ,i ?\ght to melt2 b see+ ,i c\ld n melt su* ?+s be+ v h>d to be melt$1 )\t ! help ( bell[s 7:i* ,i _h sold7 ,i began to consid] ! matt] ) my self m s]i\sly1 & s ,i f\nd out ?is furnace1 & be+ inv5t$1 ,i pres5tly built & prov$ x1 :i* 9 try+s ,i f\nd s good1 t ,i did aga9 take hope ( my lab\rs1 & w\ld no m despair4 ,see+ !re=e an easie1 & comp5di\s way ( melt+ metals1 ,i began to "w1 & to beg9 a new se>*1 & e day ,i f\nd m & m 9 nature1 viz4 ! greate/ & mo/ pleasant secrets ( nature2 :]e=e ,i did )\t ceas+ seek1 until ,god _h op5$ m9e eyes to see t :i* ,i s\ght a long "t = 9 va94 ,:]e also ,i obs]v$1 t al?\gh ,i _h be=e _h m k ( nature1 yet )\t ?is furnace ,i c\ld sc>ce h done any ?+ t _h be5 s+ul>4 ,& s ,god will+1 by ! help ( ?is furnace1 ,i f\nd out m & m dayly1 = :i* bless+ ,i give to ! immortal ,god immortal ?anks1 resolv+ to communicate ?is new inv5tion c&idly1 & fai?fully = ! sake ( my neighb\r4 ,judge !re=e ,o ,*ymi/6 :e!r ?is1 or t :i* is made by ! help ( bell[s & common v5ts1 be ! be/8 ,= h[ long do? he t w melt a h>d metal 9 a w9d furnace give fire to x be=e x w fl[1 & ) :at loss ( "t1 & coals8 ,he t do? melt by ! help ( bell[s ha? ne$ ( a companion to bl[1 ) great dang] ( break+ ! crucible ) ! w9de1 & ( mak+ x fall :5 ! coals are abat$1 or ( impurities fall+ into ! crucible 9 case ! cov] !re( %\ld fall (f1 al?\gh !re c be no detrim5t by impurities fall+ 91 if ! matt] be metallick1 b n s if x be a salt or m9]al1 7)\t :i* t _c be p]fect$ 9 ! fire7 n indur+ ! impurities ( ! coals1 b boyl+ ov] by reason ( !m4 ,n[ our furnace is free f ?is dang]1 because ! w9d comes f b5ea? & crucibles come always into sight1 n be+ s ov]:elm$ ) coals z 9 ! common way1 c4 ,= by ?is means ! matt] to be melt$ is fl[$1 al?\gh ! crucibles be n cov]$ ov] ) coals1 nor ) a cov]1 & al?\gh ?\ ha/ n a companion to bl[1 = y may at pleasure give any degree ( fire by ! direction ( ! regi/]4 ,:5 !re=e ?\ make/ any trial 9 ! fire h ?is furnace :i* is recomm5d$ to !e1 :i* build rightly ) its regi/] = ! gov]n+ ( ! fire1 & = ! draw+ ( w9d1 & )\t d\bt ?is lab\r %all n be 9 va94 ,h[ m9]als are to be try$4 ,! mann] ( try+ m9]als ha? be5 already made kn[n1 :]e=e x is n ne$ful "h to write _m ?+s1 because div]s ,au?ors1 z ,georgius ,agricola1 ,laz>us ,erck]1 & o!rs h suffici5tly wrote !re(1 to ^: writ+s ,i ref] !e1 especially to t mo/ fam\s ,laz>us ,erck] :i* is s mu* comm5d$1 ,de ,probatione ,m9]alium1 z well maglignant 7ob/9ate7 z mild4 ,b ?us mu* "k1 be+ t :i* exp]i5ce ha? also taught u1 t nei!r he nor 8 pr$ecess\rs _h a p]fect k ( all ?+s1 nor w\ld reveal all ?+s !y knew4 ,= _m excell5t ?+s d yet lye hid1 & p]haps %all yet = a :ile lye hid by reason ( ! +ratitude ( ! _w2 al?\gh ! mo/ fam\s ,philosoph]s d ) "o cons5t affirm t imp]fect metals1 z lead1 t91 iron1 copp]1 & ,m]cury1 are intr9secally gold1 & silv]1 al?\gh x may seem v improbable to _m t are n curi\s1 b cont5t$ ) ! op9ions ( _! p>5ts2 suppos+ ^? m9]als to be b>r5 t leave no?+ 9 ! cuple1 :5 !y are try$ ) lead3 :5 z yet t pro( by cuples al?\gh fam\s1 is n yet t true ,philosophical trial ( metals1 b only vulg>1 accord+ to ! te/imony ( ,philosoph]s1 z ( ,isaac ,holl&us1 & o!rs1 especially ( ,p>acelsus 9 _m places treat+ ( metals1 b especially 9 8 book ,vexationum ,al*ymi/>um1 conta9+ a true description ( ! prop]ties1 & p]fection ( metals4 ,:i* al?\gh n be+ to be und]/ood by all1 matt]s n2 = a v easie art is n to be communicat$ to all1 accord+ to ,p>acelsus say+4 ,imp]fect metals be+ fre$ f _! impurities h 9 !m abundance ( gold1 & silv]4 ,b h[ metals are to be purg$1 & sep>at$ he do? n tea*1 b only comm5ds lead to be ! ,au?or2 :i* made ! ,al*ymi/ believe t x 0 common lead1 n kn[+ t ! wat] !re( 7lead7 did n only purge o!r metals1 b also lead x self2 suppos+ also t ! trial ( t91 copp]1 & iron1 made 9 a cuple ) lead to be t true g5u9e ba? !re(2 n obs]v+ t lead ha? no aff9ity ) iron1 & t9 9 a /rong] fire1 b to reject :at is black1 & unclean1 )\t any p]fection4 ,n[ ?is lead c d1 if viz4 x be mix$ ) a m9]al t ha? gold or silv] 9 x1 & be melt$ 9 ! fire be+ incorporat$ ) x1 x may toge!r ) _! impurities ent] into ! ,cuple1 ! good gold & silv] be+ left 9 ! ,cuple1 :i* is ! pro( ( m9]als t are digg$1 & us$2 & x is done ^u ?is acc\nt1 viz4 gold & silv] may be naturally purg$ ( _! sup]flu\s sulphur1 s z nev] to be any m radically unit$1 & mix$ ) ^? t be imp]fect1 z be+ pollut$ ) abundance ( crude1 impure sulphur1 al?\gh !y may be melt$ toge!r 9 ! fire2 yet t mixture be+ reta9$ 9 ! fire1 ! combu/ible sulphur ( common metals1 acts ^u its own prop] arg5t vive1 & turns x into dross1 :i* be+ sep>at$ f ! metals ent]s into ! por\s matt] ( ! cuples1 t :i* do? n happ5 9 te/s1 fix$ 9 ! fire1 :i* t dross be+ sep>at$ f ! metals _c ent] into1 be+ made ( an e>? t is durable 9 ! fire1 ! dross rema9+ 9 !m1 :i* o!rwise 0 wont to ent] into ^? cuples t are made ( ! a%es ( bones1 or wood4 ,:]e=e by little & little x goes away into ! cuple1 viz4 z mu* z ! fire r$uc$ into a ,li?>ge1 or dross1 until all ! ,lead mix$ ) ! ,gold & ,silv] toge!r ) o!r imp]fect metals mix$ ) x g into dross1 & hide !mselves 9 ! cuple1 ! pure gold & silv] be+ left 9 ! cuple4 ,= ,lead 9 a pla9 vessel1 feel+ ! heat f above1 b b5ea? cold1 is turn$ into a ,li?>ge1 :i* if x be 9 an e>!n fix$ vessel1 ! ,li?>ge rema9s1 & goes 9 a yell[ transp>5t glass at la/1 if x be n mix$ ) o!r metals1 z iron1 copp]1 t92 :i* be+ mix$ !re)1 give to ! glass a gre51 r$1 black1 or :ite col\r1 accord+ to ! quantity ( ! metallick matt]3 b 9 a por\s cuple made ( a%es1 ! ,li?>ge1 or dross f9d+ pores1 ent]s into ! cuple by little & little1 & successively1 until all ! ,lead be entr$ 91 :i* c\ld n be if x 7 n turn$ into ,li?>ge4 ,?is vulg> try+ is !re=e no?+ else b a transmutation ( ,lead1 ) ! imp]fect metals mix$ ) x1 into dross1 :i* entr+ into ! cuple leaves 9 ! cuple pure gold1 & silv]1 t _c be turn$ into dross by reason ( _! purity4 ,b p]haps ?is disc\rse may seem to !e unpr(itable1 & sup]flu\s1 because ?is trial ( metals is kn[n all ! _w ov]3 b = answ]1 ,i say t x is n sup]flu\s1 because _m ref9]s erre1 suppos+ t corporeal ,lead toge!r ) ! imp]fect metals t are mix$ ) x1 goes into ! cuple1 n be+ yet turn$ into ,li?>ge1 because corporeal ,lead is aga9 melt$ f !nce2 = ^: sake ?is disc\rse is n prop]ly orda9$1 z be+ ^? t op]ate out ( use1 & cu/om only )\t discretion2 b r = _! sakes1 :o d incessantly seek aft]1 & se>* into ! secrets ( nature1 viz4 seek+ aft] t ,philosophical tryal1 :i* is kn[n to few1 by ! help :]e( m gold & silv] is obta9$ ?an by ! common way1 b x is n to be discov]$ 9 ?is place2 = all mu/ n h ! k !re(2 ,x is suffici5t t ,i h demon/rat$ ! possibility !re(4 ,yet "k ?is1 if ?\ kn[e/ h[ to prep>e ,lead1 ,t91 ,copp]1 & ,iron1 & to fit !m = a radical union1 viz4 t a=esaid wat] ( ,saturn1 s z !y may endure ! =ce ( ! fire toge!r1 ?\ may/ sep>ate & attract gold1 & silv] f ! a=esaid imp]fect metals1 & ) ga9 leav+ !m 9 ! cuple1 or else y %all draw little or no?+ f !nce ,see ,explicat4 ,mirac4 ,mundi4 ,& if y d int5d to try !m ) ,lead aft] ! vulg> way1 & br+ !m into dross1 yet y d no?+1 because t9 & iron ab\nd+ ) gold & silv]1 d n rema9 ) ! lead 9 a /rong fire1 b are lift$ up l a sk9 or dross1 by reason ( _! sup]flu\s sulphur1 swimm+ l fat ^u wat]1 )\t any sep>ation1 unless x be t9 or iron1 :i* got gold or silv] f ! m9e 9 _! fir/ fusion4 ,& by ?is means x falls out sometimes1 t "s may make a good pro(1 b out ( ignorance1 n kn[+ a reason ( _! op]ation1 :]e=e !y _c d ! same aga94 ,= if ,*ymi/s1 & ,ref9]s did consid] ! matt] m pr(\ndly1 enquir+ ! cause1 :]e=e lead be+ try$1 depriv$ ( its silv]1 & melt$ 9 a cuple1 %\ld yet conta9 9 x self silv]1 )\t d\bt !y w\ld hit ^u a good f\ndation2 )\t :i* k all _! lab\r 9 imp]fect metals w\ld be 9 va94 ,& let ?is suffice conc]n+ t ,philosophical tryal1 :i* is kn[n to few2 ,!re is no ne$ ( speak+ any ?+ ( t vulg>1 be+ e :]e kn[n1 ( :i* ,laz>us ,erck] wrote pla9ly & fully4 ,!re is also ano!r pro( ( m9]als1 :i* is )\t ,lead1 ) ,v5ice1 or any o!r good fusible glass1 :]e "o or two ounces ( ! p[d]$ m9]al are mix$ ) half an ounce ( ! p[d]$ glass1 & be+ mix$ & cov]$ 9 a crucible1 are melt$1 & p\r$ out2 by :i* means ! glass attracts1 & dissolves t m9]al1 & is !reby col\r$1 :i* %ews :at metal is conta9$ 9 ! m9e1 aft] :i* may be made ano!r tryal by ,lead1 tryal be+ fir/ made by ! fir/ pro(4 ,& ?is is ! fitte/ pro( = ! h>de/ m9]als1 :i* are ev5 inv9cible1 z are ! ,lapis hemititis1 smiris1 granats1 talck black & r$1 & ^? :i* ab\nd (t5times ) gold1 & silv]1 :i* because !y _c be mix$ ) ,lead are n e/eem$1 b are (t5times ca/ away1 al?\gh !y ab\nd ) gold & silv]1 & ?is because !y _c be try$1 ,:i* be+ try$ aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 & consequ5tly ! treasures ly+ !re9 be+ discov]$1 ?\ may/ aft]w>d ) m confid5ce h&le !m1 & r$uce !m to bett] pr(it4 ,n[ ^? col\rs :i* foll[1 indicate ! t5ure ( !m4 ,glass resembl+ ! gre5ness ( ! ,sea signifies me] ,copp]1 b ! gre5ness ( grass1 signifys copp]1 & iron mix$ toge!r3 glass ( a ru/y col\r signifys iron3 yell[i% glass signfys t91 glass ( a yell[ gold5 col\r1 or l a r$ ruby signifys silv]3 ,blew glass l a saphir signifys pure gold2 a sm>agd9e signifys gold mix$ ) silv]3 ,an ,ame?y/ col\r signifys gold1 silv]1 copp]1 & iron mix$ toge!r4 ,besides ^!1 glass sometimes gets o!r col\rs1 accord+ to ! div]sity ( ! weight ( div]s metals mix$ toge!r2 :i* use w tea* ) a fur!r practise t is to be made ) ,saturn4 ,!re is also ano!r precursory tryal ( m9]als1 & metals1 :i* is made ) ,salt-pet]2 :]e especially t91 iron1 & copp] d l>gely draw =? _! treasures hid 9 !m1 :i* !y w n yield be+ try$ by ,lead1 ! :i* is n a sign ( _! pov]ty1 b r ( n a true tryal made by ,lead1 :i* is n ! true1 & g5u9e judge1 & try] ( metals4 ,= o!rwise 7if x 77 x w\ld draw =? _! treasure z well out ( a great] quantity ( metallick matt]1 z out ( a less]4 ,n[ foll[s ! tryal by ,nitre3 ,make a mixture ( "o "p ( sulphur1 ( two p>ts ( pure ,t>t>1 & f\r p>ts ( purifi$ ,nitre1 !n take an ounce ( ?is mixture1 & "o dram ( ! m9]al or metal gr\nd small1 mix ^? toge!r1 & be+ put into a crucible1 put a r$ hot iron or burn+ coal to !m1 & t mixture w be inflam$1 & yield a mo/ vehem5t fire1 r$uc+ t m9]al or metal into dross3 ,& :at is n br\ght into dross mu/ aga9 be mix$ ) ! a=esaid mixture1 & be burnt z be=e1 until ! :ole be consum$ by ! fire4 ,!n make t dross or salt conta9+ 9 x ! metal t is de/roy$1 to fl[ s long 9 a /rong crucible1 untill x be made glass2 :i* be+ p\r$ out !re are f\nd gra9s ( gold or silv]1 :i* came f ! m9]al or metal t 0 try$4 ,& ?is opp]ation 7if x be well done7 w be a pleasant sight1 b )\t pr(it1 because x _c be done 9 a great quantity1 & by reason ( ! price ( ! ,nitre4 ,:]e=e ,i set ?is way ( tryal only = demon/ration sake1 t x might appe> h[ almo/ all t91 iron1 & copp]1 conta9 9 !m gold & silv]1 al?\gh !y d n draw x =? 9 ! ,cuple4 ,n[ d n suppose t ?is is transmutation1 :i* is only sep>ation2 :]e=e ?\ mu/ consid] ) ?y self h[ t may be p]=m$ o!rwise4 ,b take he$ t ?\ d n k9dle ?is mixture f b5ea?1 be+ put ^u ! coals1 b f above1 by reason ( ! dang] ( fla%+3 ,also metals are easily fusible by ! foll[+ mixture4 ,take "o "p ( ! saw-du/ ( ! wood ( ! teil-tree be+ well dry$1 two p>ts ( sulphur1 eight or n9e p>ts ( pure ,nitre4 ,make /ratum sup] /ratum 9 a crusible1 & take to #aa1 or #ab4 p>ts ( ?is mixture2 "o "p ( ! metal subtilly gr\nd1 & k9dle !m1 & ! m9e be+ melt$ w yield gra9s ( pure ,gold & ,silv]1 if ! m9e 7 n too impure1 ! impurity !re( be consum$ by t mo/ vehem5t fire4 ,& if ?is tryal be n = ?y pr(it1 yet x is rational1 & may be = ?9e in/ruction4 ,( ! melt+ ( m9es & metals4 ,! melt+ ( ^! 9 a great quantity is n = ?is place1 because !y _c be done by ?is furnace1 b x is treat$ ( pla9ly en\gh by o!rs 9 _! writ+s ( m9]als4 ,( ! sep>ation ( metals4 ,?is is a mo/ anci5t & pr(itable ,art1 :]eby "o metal may be sep>at$ f ano!r3 ,& x is = ! mo/ "p done #d4 ways1 viz4 by ,aqua ,=tis1 by cem5t1 by flux ) sulphur1 & lead1 & la/ly by ,antimony2 :i* ways t mo/ witty ,laz>us ,erck]1 ha? cle>ly1 & di/9ctly describ$1 ^: description is n to be f\nd fault )1 al?\gh "s necess>y ?+s may be add$ !reunto1 :i* be+ b few1 ,i ?\ght x sup]flu\s to add !m 9 ?is place4 ,& t sep>ation consi/s 9 ?ree *ief metals1 ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp]2 he made no m5tion ( o!r metals1 & two ( ! a=esaid f\r ways are 9 use1 z v easie1 = !y are done ) ,aqua ,=tis & ,cem5t1 ! two o!rs mo/ commonly neglect$1 :i* are done by b5efit ( melt+ ) ,sulphur & ,lead2 & also by ,antimony3 t :i* is admirable1 because metals are easi] sep>at$ by b5efit ( ^! two ways1 ?an by ,aqua =tis & ,cem5ts1 suspect$ ( wa/1 :]eas n ,sulphur & ,antimony1 b ! ignorant work]1 n kn[+ ! nature ( ,sulphur & ,antimony1 is r to be blam$1 because he kn[s n h[ to ord] !m1 & )all leaves ! ne>] way ( sep>ation3 & ,i mu/ ne$s confess x t )\t ?is furnace ,i w\ld n sep>ate ) !m1 because ) t common way ( furnaces & bell[s1 ! /9k ( ,sulphur & ,antimony hurtful to ! ,liv]1 ,lungs1 ,bra91 & ,he>t1 is receiv$ by ! ,no/rils to ! haz>d ( heal?3 = :i* cause ,i d n wond] t ^? two wayes requir+ great] dilig5ce ?an ^? two =m] by ,aqua =tis & ,cem5ts are reject$4 ,b ?is ,furnace be+ kn[n1 ) :i* )\t dang] "o may melt1 ,i d\bt n ( excell+ ! two =m] ways h]eaft] z m pr(itable ?an !m4 ,= he :o kn[s ,antimony1 may n only easily ) small co/ sep>ate ,gold f ! addition )\t any loss ( x1 & spe$ily ref9e x1 b also easi] sep>ate gilt silv]1 ?an by ,sulphur1 ,lead1 c4 9 great /ore )\t any loss ( ,gold or ,silv]4 ,& ?is is ! easie/ way ( ! sep>ation ( ,gold & ,silv] :i* is done by ! b5efit ( melt+1 requir+ no m *>ge ?an ! coals2 = !re is ,antimony :i* ha? ,gold 9 x z mu* z x is wor?1 :i* w be ! sep>ators ga93 ,i w\ld h y "k ?is1 h[ ,antimony may aga9 be sep>at$ f ,gold & ,silv]1 n by ! common way1 :i* is done by bell[s1 b by ! special way ( sep>ation :]e) ! ,antimony is pres]v$1 s t x may be us$ aga9 = ! same purpose2 :i* ,i w treat ( 9 ano!r place4 ,besides ! f\r ways spok5 (1 !re is also ano!r way1 be/ ( all1 by ! nitr\s _s ( salt1 namely aft] ?is mann]3 ! _s ( salt 7prep>$ by our fir/ & second ,furnace7 acuat$ ) ,nitre disolv$ 9 x1 to :i* add gra9 ,gold mix$ ) ,silv] & ,copp]2 put x 9 a glass vial 9 hot s& to dissolve1 & ! ,gold toge!r ) ! ,copp] w be dissolv$ 9 x1 & ! ,silv] left 9 ! bottom ( ! vial3 decant (f ! solution1 to :i* add some?+1 precipitat+ ,gold1 & make !m boyl toge!r1 & ! pure f9e gold w be sep>at$ & precipitat$ l ! f9e/ meal1 s]v+ ,writ]s & ,pa9t]s2 ! ,copp] be+ left 9 ! wat]2 :i* ?\ may/ if ?\ wilt precipitate f ! wat]1 b x is bett] to take away ! wat]1 :i* w s]ve aga9 = ! same use4 ,if ! precipitat$ ,gold be wa%$ & dry$ x gives 9 ! melt+ 7by :i* no?+ is lo/7 ! be/ & pure/ ,gold4 ,= f9] gold c nei!r be made by ,aqua =tis nor by ,antimony4 ,!re=e ?is is ! be/ way ( all1 n only = ! small co/1 b also = ! eas9ess yield+ ! be/ ,gold ( all o!rs4 ,!n take ! calc9'd ,silv] left 9 ! g\rd1 sweet5 & dry x1 :i* done make a little salt ( ,t>t> to melt 9 a crucible1 to :i* by c\rse put a little ( ! ref9$ silv] ) a spoon1 & x w be pres5tly made a body )\t any loss4 ,y may also boyl t ,calx z yet moi/ newly tak5 out ( ! g\rd ) a ,lixivium ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 ev5 to ! evaporation ( all moi/ure3 & melt ! dry remnant1 :]e also no?+ is lo/4 ,)\t ?is m$ium ! calx ( ,silv] 7drawn f ,aqua ,regia7 is n fusible ( x self1 turn+ into a brittle matt]1 l horn t is :ite1 or ( a middle col\r betwe5 :ite & yell[1 call$ !re=e ( ,*ymi/s ! ,horn ( ! ,moon2 9 r$uc+ :i* _m h tri$ mu*1 :i* r$uction we h already taught4 ,= want ( _s ( salt take ,aqua ,regia made ( ,aqua ,=tis & salt ,armoniack1 :i* do? ! same1 b ) great] *>ges4 ,?is also is to be pref]r$ be=e o!r ways1 :i* makes to ! sep>ation ( any ,gold ( any degree1 if s be x exce$ ,silv] 9 weight2 :i* is necess>ily requir$ 9 ! solution made ) ,aqua ,=tis4 ,b t y may see ! pr]ogative ( ?is sep>ation1 m>k a little1 :5 y sep>ate by ! ,qu>to & by ,aqua =tis y mu/ put j two or ?ree p>ts ( ref9$ ,silv] to "o ( c\rse ,gold1 :]e fir/ ! co/ & lab\r ( ref9+ ! ,silv] to be melt$ & gra9$ ) ,gold are requir$3 !n a good quantity ( ,aqua =tis to dissolve1 precipitate1 edulcorate1 dry & melt a great deal ( silv]4 ,consid] !n ,i pray1 ! lab\rs & *>ges ( my sep>ation & ! vulg>4 ,:5 ?\ sep>ate/ ) ,cem5ts !re is ne$ ( boxes1 & cont9ual fire ( "o degree1 :i* lab\r is t$i\s = times sake1 & co/ly = coals1 :i* lab\r y mu/ twice or ?rice take 9 reg>d ( ! mixt dross4 ,n[ aga9 consid] ! lab\r & *>ges ( bo? sep>ations4 ,:5 ?\ sep>ate/ by ,sulphur & ,antimony1 :i* is ! be/ way1 )\t great *>ges1 if ?\ kn[e/ to sep>ate ,gold f ,antimony )\t bl[+1 b ?is is t$i\s because ?rice great] lab\r ?an our way1 t$i\s inde$ by reason ( ! difficulty ( a p]fect sep>ation ( ,gold & ,silv] f ! ,antimonial dross4 ,?9k !re=e :at way ( sep>ation y w use to ref9e ,gold spe$ily1 surely y w *use m9e4 ,?is way ( sep>ation ha? also ?is pr]ogative1 t x ha? no ne$ ( ref9$ silv] :i* is done by ! b5efit ( burn+1 b only its granulation1 solution or sep>ation by ! use ( ,aqua ,=tis1 :]e ?\gh copp] mixt ) silv] makes wa/1 yet by ! help ( ?is salt x is soon precipitat$4 ,by ?is means gilt silv] is soon sep>at$1 ! gold be+ dissolv$ by ! nitr\s _s1 & precipitat$ ) ! a=esaid matt] precipitat+4 ,z = ! sep>ation ( gilt silv] :i* is to be done by help ( fusion1 & none is easi] done ?an ) ,sulphur & ,antimony1 :]e :5 ! necess>y manual 7+r$i5ts7 are kn[n2 a great deal is sep>at$ 9 a %ort "t1 b if ?\ kn[e/ n h[ to h&le ,antimony & ,sulphur 7= :i* our ,furnace v well befits7 leave !m1 & use ! common way2 !re=e lay n ?y fault aft]w>d on me1 writ+ = ?y good4 ,( sep>at+ ! c\rs] metals4 ,! mann] ( sep>at+ ,t9 f ,lead1 & ,copp] f ,iron1 )\t loss ( bo? metals1 by pres]v+ bo?1 ha? hi!rto be5 unkn[n1 :i* seems impossible to me by reason ( ! combu/ibility ( bo? metals2 & sup]flu\s = ! small pr(it1 & sav+ *>ges4 ,b h[ ,gold & ,silv] may be sep>at$ f ,t9 ) :i* commonly ?is ab\nds1 )\t any wa/1 ha? be5 long s9ce s\ght to no purpose3 b a possibility w appe> to a s]i\s consid]]2 & ?\gh ,i nev] try$ 9 great quantity1 be+ cont5t ) a precipitation made ) a little2 ,i am yet p]swad$ ?is bus9ess w succe$ 9 a great quantity & ) mu* pr(it2 namely by ! help ( a ,furnace made on purpose :]e gold & silv] precipitat$ ) lead & ,halb ,kopf by extream heat ( fire2 t t9 is extract$ to ! reman5ce ( ! t5? "p1 :i* rema9d] y mu/ peculi>ly take & keep4 ,:i* done y mu/ precipitate new t9 9 ! =esaid ,furnace1 & s extract to ! rema9d] ( ! ,regulus1 :i* be+ extract$ f1 is to be add$ to ! fir/ & res]v$2 :i* labor is to be reit]at$1 till ?\ ha/ a suffici5t quantity ( ,regulus fill+ ! ,furnace2 :i* aga9 ?\ mu/ precipitate2 = by ?is means gold & silv] are br\ght toge!r1 s t !y may easily aft]w>d be sep>at$ f ! sup]flu\s t94 ,by ?is means ,i c\nt ! sep>ation pr(itable1 :]e b little sub/ance is lo/1 :i* is turn$ into a%es & smoak4 ,nor do? add+ lead & ,halb ,kopf h9d]1 because sometime lead is mixt ) t91 & ! ,halb ,kopf is sep>at$ aga94 ,x is good !re=e to sep>ate pots & old di%es1 by reason ( ! mixture ( lead1 & to precipitate ! gold & silv] f !m1 by ! adjection ( ,halb ,kopf only1 :]e ! residue is no way alt]$ by ! ,halb ,kopf1 !re=e ?\ may/ sell x1 or ref9e x aga93 :i* 9 my judgm5t w be to great advantage4 ,:at is to be held conc]n+ ! p]fection ( ,metals4 ,?is knot is sc>ce soluble1 = s _m & div]s op9ions ( s _m ages1 s t mo/ m5 slight+ ! te/imonies ( true ,philosoph]s1 w n believe ! tru?1 especially1 because sc>ce "o ( an hundr$ c be f\nd :o is n impov]i%t ) ?is art3 ! incr$ul\s !re=e is n to be blam$ = 8 d\bt+1 no signs ( tru? appe>+1 yet exp]i5ce te/ifies a possibility by art & nature1 ?\gh examples are r>e4 ,i pray ) h[ great absurdity %\ld "o d5y ,heav5 & ,hell nev] se58 ,b ?\ sai/ we mu/ believe ?is z reveal$ by ,god1 8 ,prophets & ,apo/les2 b s is n ?is1 b ! ,philosophick tradition ( ,hea!ns4 ,i answ]1 ?\gh mo/ ,philosoph]s 7 hea!n 7yet "s h be5 ,*ri/ians7 yet _! works are n to be despis$1 because n h&l+ our salvation3 to :om if ,,*ri/ _h ,prea*$1 surely !y _h believ$ him4 ,= x appe>s by _! books1 t !y 7 pi\s & hone/ ,m52 :o ?\gh n ,pr(essors ( ,,*ri/1 yet !y did ,8 ,w inde$1 :i* we1 ?\gh n 9 words1 9 action d5y2 :o if !y _h be5 wick$1 :y took !y s mu* pa9s 9 mak+ books = ! good & pr(it ( _! ,neighb\r ab\t ,v]tue & ,piety8 ,:y sp5t !y n r _! life "t 9 leisure & pleasure1 z is ! cu/om n[ adaies ) !m :o are appo9t$ to in/ruct u8 ,:y %\ld !y gull po/]ity ) trifles & lyes1 expect+ f !nce no pr(it8 ,= mo/ ( !m 7 n poor1 b v ri* ,k+s & ,pr9ces4 ,besides ^!1 !re h be5 _m ,*ri/ians s]i\sly confirm+ ! tru? ( ! ,art3 ,m5 inde$ ( special note1 namely1 ,bi%ops1 ,doctors1 c4 ,su* 7 ,?omas ,aqu9as1 ,alb]tus ,magnus1 ,lullius1 ,arnoldus1 ,rog] ,bacon1 ,basil1 c4 ,:y %\ld v pi\s m5 deceive po/]ity ) _! ,works1 & lead !m into ,errors8 ,al?\gh !re %\ld n rema9 ! ,works ( ,fam\s ,wor?ies1 yet !re w\ld be a pla9 confirm+ ! tru? ( ?is ,art4 ,= ,i am p]swad$ !re are "s to be f\nd hav+ ?is k1 & privately possess+ x4 ,= :o is s mad to reveal himself to ! _w1 to receive n\ght b envy = 8 rew>d8 ,let no man !re=e d\bt ( ?is secret ,art's tru?4 ,b say y3 ,:y /& y s mu* = ! ,art8 ,did y ev] see or p]=m any ?+ 9 x8 ,i reply1 ?\gh ,i nev] made projections to p]fect metals1 nor saw transmutations2 yet ,i am sure ( ?is1 ,i h (t5 f metals ) metals1 leav+ no gold & silv] 9 ! cupel1 extract$ gold & silv] by ! help ( fire3 ,b ,i w n h y ?9k t "o imp]fect metal w p]fect ano!r1 or turn x into gold or silv]1 impure & drossy )\t1 9 comp>ison ( gold & silv]2 = h[ c su* metals p]fect ano!r imp]fect8 ,:i* ?us und]/&4 ,= z 9 ! vegetable ,k+dom1 wat] cleanse? wat]1 or juice ) see?+ z is wont to be done 9 purify+ honey & sug>1 or any o!r vegetable juice1 ) common wat]1 & :ite ( eggs3 s also y mu/ und]/& ( m9]al juices or metal1 ( :i* if we "k ! wat] & :ite1 surely we might ref9e ! impurity1 9 :i* gold & silv] lie hid1 z 9 black %ales1 & p[]fully extract gold & silv]1 :i* is n a transmutation ( metals1 b an eduction ( gold & silv] f ! dunghil2 ,do/ ?\ ask h[ ,gold & ,silv] c be educ$ f copp]1 iron1 t91 & lead1 to wit1 by ! help ( lotion1 out ( :i* none is drawn ) t be/ pro( 7z 'tis ?\ght7 ( ,cupels8 ,to :i* we answ]$ be=e ( ! pro( ( ,cupels n to be suffici5t = all ! sev]al metals4 ,i ne$ !re=e say no m1 b ,i ref] ! /udi\s ,read] to ,p>acelsus 8 ,book1 ! ,vexation ( ,*ymi/s1 :]e ?\ %alt f9d ano!r lotion & purification ( metals1 :i* h]et(ore 0 unkn[n to ,m9]s & ,deal]s 9 ,m9]als4 ,z = example3 ,a ,m9] f9d+ ! o> ( copp]1 use? 8 skill deliv]$ by ! anci5ts to 8 utmo/ endeav\r1 :]eby he may cleanse x & r$uce x to metal3 :]e fir/ he breaks x into pieces1 & boyls x1 = to take away ! sup]flu\s sulphur1 !n by v]tue ( melt+1 he br+s x into a /one 7s call$7 :i* aft]w>d aga9 he commits to fire1 & free? x by ! addition ( lead1 ( its gold & silv]2 :i* done1 he blacks & r$5s x1 turn+ x into copp]1 :i* is 8 la/ lab\r1 :]eby ! copp] is made malleable & v5dible3 :i* done1 ! ,*ymi/ com+1 tries ano!r sep>ation1 by ^: help gold & silv] is extract$1 z yet try$ ( v few1 ( :i* m5tion is "h made4 ,p>acelsus also sai? 9 ! same place1 t ,god ha? giv5 "s an easi] way ( sep>at+ gold & silv] f c\rs] metals1 & inde$ )\t ref9+ ! o>1 :i* is a special & curi\s ,art1 :i* he tea*e? n 9 pla9 te>ms1 b only sai? x is suffici5tly taught 9 sev5 rules ( t book1 :]e he treats ( ! nature & propriety ( metals2 9 :i* y may seek x4 ,& ?is purification ( c\rs] metals ,i c\nt mo/ easie1 :i* ,i h (t5 try$ 9 small quantities3 & ,i d\bt n b ,god ha? %ewn o!r ,arti/s also o!r purifications by :i* imp]fect metals are p]fect$2 = example1 if "o w\ld purge ! fruit ( ! e>? by di/illation1 s t ! dregs & impurities be+ tak5 away1 x w\ld gr[ up ) a new cle> cl>ifi$ body3 z if "o di/il black & impure ,amb] by a retort1 ! sep>ation w\ld be made by ,fire1 ( ! wat] sav\r+ ( an ,empyreum1 ( ! oyl & volatile salt1 & ! ,caput mortuum be left 9 ! bottom ( ! retort2 by :i* means1 9 a v %ort "t )\t great lab\r1 is made a great alt]ation & em5dation ( ,amb]1 ?\gh ! oyl be black1 impure1 & /9k+3 b if x be aga9 di/ill$ by a retort ) "s mundify+ wat]1 z ) ! _s ( salt 7namely ?r\gh a fre% clean glass retort7 !re w be made a new sep>ation by t _s ( salt1 & a f> cle>] oyl w be extract$2 ! dregs ) ! /9k left 9 ! bottom ( ! retort1 :i* aft]w>d may be twice or ?rice rectify$ aga9 ) fre% _s ( salt1 until x get ! cle>ness ( wat]1 & sweetness ( s5t resembl+ ,amb] & musk4 ,& ?is transmutation makes ( a h>d ?+1 a s(t2 unlike ! =m] 9 %ape1 :i* ?\gh nev] s s(t & liquid1 oyly1 may aga9 be coagulat$1 s t x becomes z x 0 at fir/1 aft] ?is mann] foll[+4 ,take ! said oyl v well cl>ify$1 add to x fre% _s ( salt1 set x 9 dige/ion1 & ! oyl w attract f ! _s ( salt1 salt en\gh = its own recoagulation1 & aga9 x acquires ! h>dness ( ,amb]1 ( an excell5t cle> & admirable col\r2 ( :i* half an ounce is wor? m ?an "s p\nds ( black ,amb]2 ( :i* sc>ce ! eight or t5? "p rema9s 9 purify+1 all ! f\l sup]fluities ca/ away4 ,by ?is means ,i ?9k "o may cleanse & m5d black metals1 if s be ! mann] ( _! clean+ 7 kn[n by di/illation1 sublimation & recoagulation4 ,b ?\ say'/ t metals _c l vegetables be purifi$ by =ce ( di/illation1 to :i* ,i pres5t our fir/ furnace n giv5 to peasants1 b ,*ymi/s1 purify+ metals2 s also ! possibility ( _! p]fection is %ewn by help ( f]m5tation4 ,= z fre% leav5 c f]m5t ! vegetables juices1 :i* are p]fect$ by f]m5tation1 ! dregs be+ ca/ away z "o may see 9 w9e1 ale1 & o!r liquors1 ^: la/+ & p]fection proce$s f no o!r ?+ b f]m5tation purify+ ! vegetable juices1 )\t :i* !y c\ld n o!rwise )/& ! ,elem5ts1 subject to corruption 9 a v %ort "t1 :i* f]m5t$ la/ "s ye>s3 s also if we knew ! prop] f]m5t ( metals1 surely we might ref9e & p]fect !m1 s t !y n be+ any m subject to ru/1 w\ld be able to prevail aga9/ fire & wat]1 & be n\ri%$ & f$ by !m4 ,= s ! _w h]et(ore p]i%$ ) wat]1 & %all at la/ p]i% ) fire1 & our bodies mu/ rot & be purifi$ by fire be=e we come to ! sight ( ,god4 ,& ?us f> ( ! f]m5tation ( metals1 :]e) !y are am5d$ & p]fect$4 ,metals also are purify'd & am5d$ l milk set on ! fire2 ^: cream ! bett] "p 7! sub/ance ( butt]7 9 ! top is sep>ation f ! :ey & *eese1 & ! hott] ! place is1 ! soon] ! sep>ation is made ev51 s x is ) ! sep>ation ( metals2 :]e metals put into a ,fitt$ hot place by !mselves )\t any addition ( ano!r ?+ 7! metals be+ be=e r$uc$ to a milky sub/ance or curd7 are sep>at$ 9 "t1 by p>t+ ! nobl] p>ts f ! ignobl]1 op5+ a great treasure3 & z 9 w9t] "t milk is h>dly sep>at$ ) a weak heat2 j s metals if n help$ ) ,fire1 z "o may see 9 iron1 :i* 9 a long "t "u ! e>? is turn$ into gold )\t ,art4 ,= (t5 iron o> is f\nd ) gold5 ve9s v goodly to behold1 sev]$ f ! c\rse1 e>?y & crude sulphur1 by =ce ( ! c5tral heat4 ,& commonly 9 su* o> no vitriol is f\nd1 be+ sep>at$ & bett]$ by its contr>y4 ,b a long "t is requir$ = t subt]rane\s sep>ation1 :i* ,art v spe$ily p]=ms2 z is wont to be done ) milk 9 w9t] :5 we pres5tly make butt] ( x1 :5 we put x to ! ,fire to "p ! cream spe$ily2 :i* sep>ation is help$ by ! precipitation made ) acid ?+s1 mortify+ ! ur9\s salt ( ! milk1 by :i* means all pr9ciples are sep>at$ by !mselves1 z butt]1 *eese1 :ey3 s 9 a qu>t] ( an h\r sep>ation is made by boil+1 :i* else )\t acid ?+s c\ld n be done 9 "s weeks4 ,if !n x be possible 9 vegetables & animals1 :y n 9 m9]als8 ,= :at b gold & silv] is f\nd 9 lead1 iron1 t9 & copp]1 ?\gh x do? n appe>8 ,:y is all goodness d5y$ to ! c\rs] metals grant$ to vegetables & animals n equal to !m = la/+8 ,:5ce is ! natural p]fection ( lead1 t91 iron1 & copp] to be prov$8 ,nature ev] seeks ! p]fection ( h] fruits2 b c\rse metals are imp]fect2 ,:y !n is n nature help$ ) ,art 9 p]fect+ !m8 ,b ! bond ( metallick p>ts is wor? obs]vation1 :i* be+ brok51 ! p>ts are sep>at$4 ,ur9\s salt 7z ,i may say7 is ! bond ( ! p>ts mak+ milk1 z ( butt]1 :ey1 & *eese1 :i* is to be mortify$ by its contr>y acid = sep>ation4 ,b 9 iron ! p>ts are b\nd ) a vitriolate salt1 z ) a bond1 :i* is to be mortifi$ ) its contr>y1 ur9\s or nitr\s salt = sep>ation4 ,he !re=e :o kn[e? to take away ! sup]flu\s salt ( iron1 ei!r by moi/ or dry means1 d\btless %all h iron n soon subject to ru/4 ,fire also ha? incr$ible =ce ( x self 9 *ang+ metals4 ,is n /eel made iron by =ce ( ,fire1 & iron ( /eel by diff]5t proce$+8 ,exp]i5ce dayly tea*e? u also div]s k9ds ( *anges & ref9+s by ,fire2 :y is x n possible 9 metals by an exp]t ,*ymi/ hav+ skill 9 !m8 ,:o w\ld believe t a live bird lurks 9 an egg1 & an he>b hav+ leaves1 fl[]s1 & od\r1 9 ! se$8 ,:y may n !n abortive metals1 gett+ n yet p]fection1 be p]fect$ by ,art1 ) help ( ,fire8 ,is n an unripe apple or pe> rip5$ by ! heat ( ! ,sun8 ,:i* "s curi\s & indu/ri\s m5 obs]v+1 h imitat$ nature 9 _! works2 & h f\nd "s metals n de/roy$ ) ! heat ( ,fire1 b enri*$ ) a secret ga9ful heat2 s t melt$ 7dige/ion be+ made7 !y h yield$ d\ble weight ( gold & silv]4 ,yea ,i my self h se5 ! common o> ( lead dige/$ aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 :i* 0 n only inri*$ ) silv] !reby1 b also p>tak$ ( gold :i* x want$ be=e 9 ord9>y tryal4 ,besides "o might "w ?is 9 great quantity1 z ) an hundr$ p\nds2 :i* "w ( m9]als w )\t d\bt br+ great pr(it to ! skilful tri]s ( lead3 ,b "k ?is1 t n e tryal ( lead w be furni%$ ) gold1 b ! o> to be ev] enri*$ ) silv]1 exp]i5ce be+ witness4 ,_m su* ?+s are f\nd 9 ,nature incr$ible to ! ignorant1 & ^? t are unex]cis$4 ,b if we mortals 7 m dilig5t 9 read+ ! book writt5 ) ! h& ( ,god 9 ! pages ( ! f\r ,elem5ts1 surely we %\ld ,f9d m secrets & wond]s 9 !m1 b skill & weal? is got ) sweat ( face & n by slo?2 !re=e lab\r & pray4 ,metals are also meliorat$ by ! help ( gradation l to g]m9ation4 ,= x is well kn[n1 t ! %oot or grass ( "s fruitful g>d5-tree implant$ 9 a wood1 makes t tree aft]w>ds to be> n wild fruits1 b v good & sweet l !m ( ! implant$ %oot1 z "o may see 9 iron dissolv$ 9 an acid _s1 f]m5t$ ) ,v5us & turn$ into ,copp]3 by :i* means d\btless copp] is turn$ into silv]1 & silv] into gold1 if ! true mann] ( f]m5tation 7 kn[n4 ,n[ ?is transmutation is l dige/ion1 mak+ beef or horse fle% ( grass 9 ! /oma* ( oxe & horse1 & mans fle% ( beef1 9 ! /oma* ( man4 ,! bett] p>ts also are sep>at$ f ! wors] by ! attractive /r5g? ( ! l1 z is to be se5 9 a metal ab\nd+ ) sulphur1 to :i* if iron be add$ 9 fusion1 ! sulphur des]ts its native metal1 7by :i* means x is m purify$7 & jo9s its self to ! iron1 ) :i* x ha? m aff9ity & famili>ity1 ?an ) its own metal2 = example1 if iron be add$ to lead o> full ( sulphur 9 ! melt+1 ?is melt$ metal is made malleable1 :i* else w\ld be black & brittle4 ,& if some?+ else to be put to ! melt$ malleable metal 7 kn[n to u1 to take away 9 ! melt+1 ! r$undant1 crude1 combu/ible sulphur1 que/ionless x w\ld yet be made pur]2 :i* ?+ be+ unkn[n1 metals rema9 9 _! impurity4 ,& inde$ ,god ha? done well 9 ?is z 9 all o!r 8 works1 t he ha? conceal$ 8 k f u3 = if x 7 kn[n to ! covet\s1 !y w\ld buy up all lead1 t91 copp] & iron1 to turn into gold1 s t rurall & poor ,lab\r]s c\ld h>dly buy metallick in/rum5ts = _! use1 = ! sc>city2 b ,god w n h all metals turn$ into ,gold4 ,a ,similitude ( tak+ away ! sup]flu\s sulphur ( "s metals 9 fusion1 be+ giv5 to keep ! pur] p>ts2 s likewise is !re ano!r mann] ( sep>at+1 ! pur] p>ts f ! impure1 namely1 by ! attractive p[] ( ! l1 :]e ! pur] p>ts are drawn toge!r by _! l1 ! impur] & het]og5e\s "p is reject$3 & t may be %[n z well by ! moi/ z dry way2 an example ( ! moi/ way foll[e?4 ,if quick ,m]cury be add$ to impure gold or silv] dissolv$ 9 its prop] m5/ruum1 ! m]cury draws to x self ! invisible gold & silv] f ! ,m5/ruum & mixt impurity & associates :at is pure/ to x self1 :i* sep>ation swiftly succe$s4 ,m]cury p]=ms ! same likewise 9 ! dry way3 namely1 :5 "s e>? hav+ "s gold & silv]1 is moi/n$ ) acid wat]1 & !y are s long bruis$ toge!r1 till ! ,m]cury draws ! bett] "p2 :i* done y mu/ wa% ! dead e>? left1 ) common wat]1 & sep>ate ! ,m]cury be+ dry$ f ! attract$ gold & silv]1 by traject+ !m ?r\gh a sk91 b ! ,m]cury draws b "o metal f ! e>?1 & inde$ ! be/ at "o "t2 :i* be+ sep>at$1 x draws ano!r metal2 = example1 if 9 "s "o e>?1 gold1 silv]1 copp] & iron ly hid1 ! fir/ "t ! m]cury draws ! gold1 ! second ! silv]1 b copp] & iron h>dly by reason ( _! dross1 b t9 & lead easily1 b easie/ ( all gold by reason ( its purity l to m]cury4 ,ano!r ,demon/ration by ! dry way4 ,put "u a tile a cuple ) lead1 to :i* add a gra9 ( v pure gold1 mo/ exactly weigh$ 7= memories sake7 make ! gold 9 ! cuple to fulmimate1 & ! lead w ent] ! cuple1 ! gold be+ left pale 9 ! cuple3 ( :i* pale col\r !re is no o!r cause ?an ! mixture ( silv]1 drawn f ! lead by ! gold4 ,b ?\ wilt say1 t ?\ kn[e/ ?is1 t gold fulm9at$ ) lead1 is made pal] & weighti]1 by reason ( ! silv] 9 ! lead1 left ) ! gold 9 ! trial1 augm5t+ ! weight1 & !nce mak+ x pale3 to :i* ,i reply1 ?\gh lead leave "s silv] 9 try+ 9 ! cuple1 mixt ) ! gold add$ to x1 augm5t+ its weight1 & *ang+ ! col\r2 yet x is prov$ by ! weight1 t lead leaves m be+ mixt ) gold 9 ! cuple1 ?an :5 try$ )\t gold4 ,h5ce x is prov$1 t gold 9 ! fire draws its l f o!r metals1 augm5t+ its weight3 & ?is also gold do? 9 ! moi/ way3 = if x be dissolv$ 9 its own m5/ruum1 toge!r ) copp]1 & put 9 dige/ion1 & !n sep>at$1 x attracts gold f ! copp]2 :i* lab\r1 ?\gh n done ) pr(it1 yet witnesse? a possibility4 ,b if ! m5/ruum ( gold augm5t+ ! attract+ p[] ( gold or multiply+ ! same 7 kn[n1 b dim9i%+ ! ret5tive p[] ( copp]1 d\btless "s ga9 7 to be expect$2 & inde$ m1 if gold & copp]1 toge!r be melt$ 9 fire ) ! dry m9]al m5/ruum2 by :i* means ! weight ( gold w\ld be increas$ accord+ to ,p>acelsus say+ ,metals mixt toge!r 9 a /rong fire1 cont9u$ a pretty :ile1 ! imp]fection vani%e? & leaves p]fection 9 its place4 ,:i* surely well done1 is a "w n want+ ga94 ,= ,i freely confess1 t ,i w\ld sometime incorporate silv] ) iron1 :5 z gold f iron gave me a good increase ( pure gold1 in/ead ( fixt silv] s\ght aft]4 ,& by ?is means (t5 "s n ?\ght on ?+ happ5s to ,arti/s1 z to my self ) fixt silv]1 n rightly consid]+ ! bus9ess4 ,!re=e m$l+ ) metals1 be sure :5 y f9d "s encrease1 to weigh well :at x 0 at fir/4 ,= _m ?9k long try+ silv] ) iron1 by ! ,blood-/one1 ,load-/one1 ,emraud1 lapis calam9>is1 ,r$-talck1 ,granats1 ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 ,sulphur1 ,fl9ts1 c4 hav+ mature & immature1 volatil & fixt gold 9 !m1 f9d+ 9 ! try+ good gold2 t ?is gold is made ( ! silv] by ! help & use ( ! =esaid m9]als1 :i* is false1 ,= ! silv] drew t gold out ( ^? m9]als1 9 :i* be=e x lurk$ volatile4 ,yet ,i d5y n ! possibility ( *ang+ silv]1 z be+ inw>dly v l gold1 b n by help ( cem5tation ) ! said m9]als1 because t gold proce$s n f ! silv]1 b ^? m9]als1 attract$ by ! silv]4 ,?is lab\r is comp>$ to se$ ca/ into good gr\nd1 :]e dy+1 by its own p[] x draws its l to x self1 :5ce x is multiply$ an hundr$ fold4 ,& x behove? 9 ?is "w n[ & !n to wet ! metallick e>?1 ) prop] metallick wat]s1 be+ dry$ up ) heat 7:i* op]ation is call$ ( ! ,philosoph]s inc]ation7 else ! e>? w be b>r51 & x behove? t ?is wat] be ne] 9 k9d to ! e>?1 s t :5 !y are unit$ !y yield a c]ta9 fatness4 ,= z x appe>s f s&y dry e>?1 moi/5$ ) ra9 wat]1 n br++ =? fruit agreeable to its se$1 = ! small heat also ( ! ,sun consum+ ! moi/ure1 & burn+ ! se$ 9 ! e>?1 :i* mixt ) c[s dung or o!r1 keeps ! wat] s z t x _c be s soon consum$4 ,by ! same reason x is necess>y t ?y e>? & wat] be mixt1 le/ ?y se$ be burnt up4 ,:i* "w if well h&l$1 x w n be 9 va91 requir+ ! exce$+ dilig5ce ( n\ri%+ ! e>? ) w>m? & moi/ure1 :5 ! e>? is dr[n'd ) too mu* moi/ure1 or ha? too little1 x _c increase1 & ?is is "o ( ! be/ lab\rs1 ) :i* ,i draw =? good gold & silv] ( bas] metals1 requir+ ! be/ vessels1 reta9+ ! se$ toge!r ) its e>?1 & wat] 9 its prop] heat4 ,i d\bt n b ?is "w also 9 a great] quantity1 may be p]=m$1 firmly beleiv+ t ! c\rs] metals1 especially lead1 ! fitte/ ( all n only to be p]fect$ into gold & silv]1 b also into good m$ic9e3 :i* )\t "q is a ,philosophick lab\r grant$ f ,god1 z a great com=t to ! ,*ymi/1 b w>ily to be us$4 ,= t all & s+ul> ,gods gifts he w n h common3 z inde$ ,i h f\nd1 :5 ,i _h inv5t$ a v excell5t "w1 t ,i %ew+ x to a fri5d1 nei!r c\ld ,i aft]w>ds tea* x to him1 nor d x aga9 = my self4 ,!re=e inde$ ju/ly m5 are d\btful 9 writ+ su* matt]s3 = _m seek ) idl5ess to get ! inv5tions ( o!rs1 p]=m$ ) great co/s & lab\r4 ,!re=e x is saf] to be sil5t & give leave to seek1 ?an to publi% secrets1 t !y may und]go ! pa9s & *>ges to be born 9 inv5t+ high matt]s2 nor any m h]eaft] may ! +rateful s impud5tly gape aft] o!rs ,lab\rs4 ,!re=e ,i w\ld entreat all m5 bo? ( high & l[ degree1 t !y w\ld n mole/ & tire me h]eaft] ) _! ,petitions & ,epi/les1 & t !y w\ld n turn my good w ( b5efit+ o!rs to ! ru9 ( my self1 b be cont5t$ ) my writ+s publi%$ = ! pr(it ( my neighb\r4 ,nor d y ?9k t ,i possess & promise gold5 m\nta9s4 ,= :at ,i h writt51 ,i h writ to discov] nature1 9 ^! disc\rses ( ! p]fection ( c\rse metals 9 small quantity2 ,= ,i nev] made trial 9 a great quantity1 try+ tru? & possibility 9 a less] only1 9 small crucibles3 !re=e ^? ?+s :i* ,i h writ are writt5 to t end t ! possibility ( ! ,art1 may appe>1 ( p]fect metals to be wr\ght out ( ,imp]fect1 !re=e he :o ha? occasion may make trial 9 a great] quantity3 b z = my "p want+ opportunity1 ,i expect ,gods bless+1 :]eby ^u occasion ,i may make tryal 9 a great] quantity1 & s receive ! fruit ( my lab\r & great *>ges4 ,also metallick bodies are transmut$ by ano!r means1 namely by ! b5efit ( a t++ metallick _s1 z "o may see 9 aurum fulm9ans1 sometimes k9dl$ ^u a smoo? clean metallick plate1 fix+ a v deep gold5 t9cture ^u ! plate1 s t x may be> ! ,t\*-/one4 ,! same also happ5s 9 ! moi/ way1 :]e plat$ metals put into a gradatory _s made ( ,nitre1 & c]ta9 m9]als1 be+ pi]c't by ! _s1 obta9 ano!r k9d agree+ to ! _s4 ,b if "o d\bt ( ! metallick gradation1 made ) aurum fulm9ans2 he may try ! c]ta9ty f ! (t5 fire+ ( fre% aurum fulm9ans1 ^u ! same plate2 = he %all see t x is n ! col\r ( ! metal1 & outw>dly gild$1 b deeply t+$4 ,likewise "o may try ! c]ta9ty by a humid _s1 if ! trans=m$ metals are try$1 :5ce ! mutual action & passion ( subtiliz$ spirits pla9ly appe>s1 = ! p[] ( spirits is v great1 & incr$ible to "o n ex]cis$2 & ?is gradation ( inf]i\r metals1 ,philosoph]s bo? anci5t & mod]n1 doe n only confirm1 b also digg]s ( m9]als taught by exp]i5ce1 t m9]al vap\rs by p5etration *ange c\rs] into pur] metals1 ,laz>us ,erck] be+ witness1 t iron is *ang$ into a good natural copp] 9 gre5 salt wat]s1 t he saw a pit1 9 :i* iron nailes & o!r ?+s ca/ 91 by ! p5etration ( a cupre\s _s 7 turn$ into a good copp]4 ,i d n d5y t metallick dissolutions ( "s metals d /ick precipitat$ to ! plates1 & to make !m ( a gold51 silv]1 or cupre\s col\r2 = x is well kn[n1 t iron ca/ into a vitriol wat] n to be turn$ into copp]1 b to draw copp] out ( ! wat]1 ( :i* ?+ we treat n "h1 confirm+ ! possibility ( metallick transmutations by a t++ & pi]c+ _s2 !re=e ,i aga9 ma9ta9 t great p[] is 9 metallick spirits2 look only ^u c\rse & opake e>?1 & besides t cle> & limpid wat] ) :i* ! cle>] & m p[]ful air proce$+ f ! wat] come? f ! e>?4 ,are n :ole ,c\ntries dr[nd$ ) wat]1 sometimes ,t[ns & ,cities tak5 away8 ,_c ! air de/roy ! /ronge/ ,h\ses2 especially %ut up 9 ! ,e>?1 %ake ! ,l& = "s miles1 & aft]w>d demoli% :ole ,cities & ,m\nta9s ) ! dea? ( ,m58 all :i* ?+s are done naturally4 ,w9d artificially rais$ by ,nitre ?reat5s a f> great] dang]1 :i* no man c d5y4 ,al?\gh t corporeal ,elem5ts ex]cise s great p[]1 yet !y _c pi]ce metals )\t hurt1 nor /ones & glass1 & ?+s soon p5etrat$ by fire4 ,!re=e n by an occult b a manife/ p[] ( ,sun & ,fire1 :i* x ha? ov] metals1 /ones & glass1 :i* are easily pi]c't by !m )\t any imp$im5t3 & :y %\ld n metals compact ( a c]ta9 metallick subtile & pi]c+ _s be p5etrat$ by help ( fire1 & *ang$ into ano!r species8 ,z is already spok5 ( ,aurum fulm9ans & aqua gradatoria4 ,!re=e !re is no d\bt ( ! possibility ( ! metallick t+5t _s *ang+ c\rs] metals into f9]1 bo? by ! dry & moi/ way2 ,= ,metals may be purifi$ ! same way z ,t>t> & ,vitriol1 & o!r salts1 namely by ! b5efit ( mu* wat]4 ,= x is manife/ t vitriol is purg$ ) iron & copp] mixt ) x1 namely dissolv$ & coagulat$ 9 mu* wat]1 s t x waxes z :ite z allom2 :i* purification is b a sep>ation ( ! metal f ! salt1 made by ! b5efit ( mu* wat] debilitat+ ! salt1 s t x _c long] reta9 ! mixt metal1 :i* is precipitat$ l "s slime1 n unpr(itable1 because ! *iefe/ "p ( ! vitriol1 f :i* is ! gre5ness1 viz4 ,copp]1 ,iron1 & ,sulphur4 ,& z by help ( sep>ation metals are drawn f vitriol1 m p]fect ?an salts2 s also x is ) metals :5 ! p]fect] & bett] "p is sep>at$ by help ( precipitation3 z = ,t>t>1 x is purifi$ by ! addition ( wat]1 b its bett] "p is n precipitat$ z 9 vitriol1 b ! c\rs] "p :i* is its blackness & fcul5cy4 ,z = example2 ,common ,t>t> by ! (t5 solution 7made ) a suffici5t quantity ( wat]7 & coagulation is made v pure & :ite1 because 9 e solution made ) fre% cle> wat]1 x always becomes pur]2 & n only by ?is means :ite ,t>t>1 b also r$ & fecul5t1 is r$uc$ into transp>5t cry/als1 & inde$ v spe$ily by v]tue ( a c]ta9 precipitation2 ^: limosity is ! cause ( ! obscurity ( ! cry/all9e salt ( t>t>1 & is no?+ else b an unsavory ?+1 dead & useless1 mixt ) ! t>t> 9 its coagulation 9 ,hogs-heads ( ,w9e1 & sep>at$ aga9 by p[] ( solution4 ,& ^! examples ( ! two salts ( ,vitriol & ,t>t>1 are n 9 va9 set d[n1 because !y %ew ! diff]5ce 9 precipitation3 ,= 9 "s ,metals1 by =ce ( precipitation1 ! c\rs] "p is sep>at$2 b 9 o!r1 ! bett] & *oic]1 accord+ to ! preval5cy ( ?is or t "p4 ,9 ,vitriol1 ! bett] "p 7,copp] & ,iron7 is ! lea/1 :i* is precipitat$ & sep>at$ f ! c\rs] & great] "p1 viz4 ,salt2 ,b1 9 ,t>t>1 ! c\rs] & less "p is precipitat$ & sep>at$ f ! great] & bett] "p cl>ify'd3 ,! l is 9 ,metals4 ,!re=e1 let e "o be w>y 9 sep>at+2 & consid] be=e1 :e!r ! bett] or c\rs] "p ( ! ,metal is to be precipitat$2 )\t :i* ,k1 no ,man c m$dle ) ?is ,bus9ess4 ,let also ! ,workman be w>e1 :o expects any pr(it f 8 lab\r1 ( ,corrosive ,wat]s2 z ,aqua =tis1 ,aqua ,regia1 ,_s ( ,salt1 ,vitriol1 ,allom1 ,v9eg>1 c4 9 ! ,solution f :i* no ,good proce$s1 z utt]ly de/roy+ & corrupt+ all & ea* ( !m2 prov+ ! same 9 ^! words1 ,f ,metals1 by ,metals1 & ) ,metals1 ,metals are made p]fect4 ,metals are also purifi$1 maturat$ & sep>at$ f _! ,vices1 by ,nitre burn+ up ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur4 ,& all ! a=esaid p]fections ( metals are b p>ticul>4 ,= e p>ticul> m$ic9e1 z well humane1 z metallick1 purge?1 sep>ate? & p]fecte? or am5de? by ! tak+ away ! sup]fluity4 ,= a univ]sal m$ic9e worke? its p]fections & em5dations1 by /r5g!n+ & multiply+ ! radical moi/ure z well ( animals z metals1 expell+ its enemy by its own natural v]tue4 ,b ?\ say/ excell5t examples inde$ are deliv]$ by me1 b n ! mann] ( do+ !m4 ,r4 ,i h deliv]$ m !n y ?9k1 al?\gh y don't p]ceive x3 = ,i am sure aft] my dea? t my books w be 9 great] e/eem1 f :i* x w appe> t ,i h n s\ght va9 glory1 b ! pr(it ( my neighb\r to ! utmo/ ( my p[]4 ,b d n1 see+ my fre5ess ( writ+1 ?9k t y may wre/ _m ?+s f me4 ,= assure y\r self1 t al?\gh ,i h writt5 _m ?+s = ! publick good1 yet ,i int5d n by ?is means to tr\ble my self4 ,= ,i _c satisfy ! desires ( all m51 nor answ] _! ,epi/les1 nor inri* all m51 :o nei!r am ri* my self1 nor h s\ght ri*es4 ,= al?\gh ,i h gott5 ! k ( ^! ?+s by ,gods bless+1 & h try$ ! tru? ( x 9 small quantity1 yet h ,i nev] made exp]i5ce 9 great /ore = weal? sake1 be+ cont5t$ ) ,gods bless+4 ,& let ?is suffice conc]n+ ! sev]al purifications ( metals accord+ to my exp]i5ce2 z = t univ]sal m$ic9e s fam\s1 ,i _c judge ( x1 be+ a ?+ unkn[n to me2 b ! possibility !re( ,i am =c't to affirm1 be+ mov$ ) ! sev]al transmutations ( metals2 :i* be+ unkn[n1 x behoves u to be cont5t$ ) t fav\r :i* ,god ha? be/[$ on u4 ,= (t5times que/ionless x is bett] to "k little1 = ,et]nal ,salvations sake2 = mo/ commonly weal? & le>n+ puff up4 ,& pride br+s to ! ,devil ! ,au?or ( x1 f :5ce ,god ( 8 m]cy pres]ve u4 ,( ! ,philosoph]s ,/one4 ,i h und]gon mu* *>ge & lab\r = _m ye>s1 to extract ! t9cture or anima ( gold1 = a m$ic9e to be made !re)1 :i* at l5g? ,i h obta9$1 :]e ,i h obs]v$ ! rema9d] ( ! gold1 ! s\l or bett] "p be+ extract$ to be no m gold1 nor long] to endure fire4 ,:5ce ,i conjectur$1 t su* an extraction be+ fixt aga91 c p]fect c\rs] metals & turn !m to gold3 ,b ,i c\ld n hi!rto try ! tru? ( my conceiv$ op9ion liv+ at ?is "t 9 a =raign place2 !re=e aga9/ my w1 al?\gh gre$y ( novelty1 ,i h be5 =c't to ab/a9 f ! "w4 ,9 ! mean "t consid]+ ! op9ions ( ! ,philosoph]s conc]n+ _! gold1 n ! vulg>1 ass]t+ ! univ]sal m$ic9e to be prep>$ !re)4 ,i h aga9 affus$ a c]ta9 ,philosophical ,v9eg> to ,copp] = to extract ! t9cture1 :]e almo/ all ! ,copp] l :iti% e>? is sep>at$ f ! t9cture 9 dige/ion1 :i* e>? by no ,art ,i c\ld aga9 r$uce into a metallick body4 ,:i* exp]im5t aga9 confirm$ me ( a possibility ( ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,:i* lab\r ?\gh ,i nev] foll[$1 yet ,i d\bt n b an humane m$ic9e1 ?\gh n also a metallick is atta9able !nce by a dilig5t workman4 ,! s\l !re=e ) all ! metallick attributes1 consi/+ 9 s small a quantity1 :i* is sc>ce ! hundr$? "p ( ! weight1 :i* be+ extract$ & sep>at$1 ! rema9+ body is no m a metal1 b a useless & dead e>?2 b x is n to be d\bt$ b be+ fixt aga91 x may reassume & p]fect ano!r metallick body4 ,!re=e ,i am confid5tly p]swad$ by ! a=esaid ,reasons1 t su* a m$ic9e is to be made ( m9]al & metallick ?+s1 viz4 9 ! fl[+1 *ang+ bas] metals into bett]4 ,b d n ?9k t ,i writ+ ^! ?+s make gold or copp] ! matt] ( ?is m$ic9e1 :i* ,i d n hold1 well kn[+ t !re are o!r subjects easily to be h&l$1 ab\nd+ ) t9ctures4 ,s ?\ ha/ he>d n[ my op9ion ( ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 :i* my exp]i5ce 9 ,gold1 ,copp]1 & o!r ,m9]als & ,metals ha? caus$3 :i* ,i w n prea* = ,gospel1 because x is human to erre4 ,!re=e no c]ta9ty is to be _h1 be=e its f9al & compleat p]fection1 & inde$ once or twice try$ = c]ta9ties sake4 ,= an excell5t way once f\nd out1 _c alwaies be (t5 repeat$1 :i* happ5s d\btless z well to o!rs z to me4 ,!re=e we mu/ n triumph be=e ! ,victory2 = un?\ght on imp$im5ts may fru/rate ,hope3 b ,god is r to be implor$ 9 our lab\rs1 t he w\ld be pleas$ to bless our endeav\rs1 t we may use well 8 gifts 9 ?is life z good /ew>ds1 & aft]w>d be/[ ! free rew>d ( our lab\rs1 wat*+s1 & c>es on u s9n]s1 namely1 ev]la/+ ,re/ & ,salvation out ( 8 me] ,m]cy4 ,:e!r ,m9]als1 z ,antimony1 ,ars5ic1 ,orp91 ,cobolt1 ,z9c1 ,sulphur1 c4 may be transmut$ into metals1 & into :at8 ,x is long s9ce debat$ among ,*ymi/s1 :e!r ! a=esaid ,m9]als proce$ f ! same pr9ciples ) ,metals1 & :e!r to be c\nt$ ,metals2 9 :i* ,controv]sy !y h n agre$ to ?is day1 :5 z "o approves t :i* ano!r d5ies1 s t a /ud5t ( ,*ymi/ry kn[s n to :at side he _h be/ ass5t4 ,b ?is k n a little help+1 conc]n+ ! purify+ ( metals1 ,i w\ld put my op9ion also gr\nd$ ^u exp]i5ce1 = ! satisfy+ ! d\btful1 ! simplicity ( !m is /range :o hold n "o & ! same beg9n+ to be ( m9]als & metals1 say+1 if metals might be made by nature1 ( m9]als surely x _h long s9ce be5 done2 b x nev] 01 exp]i5ce witness+2 = rema9+ m9]als1 !y are nev] transplant$ into metals4 ,i ,answ]1 metals gr[ "o way1 also vegetables ano!r1 soon budd+1 & aga9 soon dy+2 b x is n s ) metals2 = all la/+ ?+s h long "t ( dige/ion1 accord+ to ! say+1 ,t :i* is soon made1 do? soon fade2 ?is is to be und]/ood n only ( vegetables & m9]als1 b also ( animals1 z appe>s f ! budd+ ( "s vegetables1 com+ 9 six ,mon?s space to _! p]fection1 & !n aga9 p]i%+3 :5 z ?+s requir+ long] "t ( dige/ion & p]fection are mu* m la/+4 ,a ,mu%room 9 ! space ( "o or two nights gr[s out ( rott5 wood1 aga9 soon vani%+3 n s ! ,oke4 ,ox51 & ,horses 9 ! space ( two or ?ree ye> come to p]fection1 sc>ce liv+ ! tw5tye?1 or tw5ty-f\r? ye>3 b a ,man requir+ tw5ty f\r ye>s to 8 p]fection1 lives sixty1 eighty1 or an hundr$ ye>s4 ,s also we mu/ conceive ( la/+ metals requir+ _m ages1 & also v long "t ( dige/ion & p]fection2 metals !re=e requir+ a v long "t ( dige/ion to _! p]fection1 x is grant$ to no man ev] to see ! beg9n+1 & end ( !m2 ! transplantation ( m9]als into metals by nature _c be d5y$2 especially1 because t 9 ! o>s ( metals1 especially ( c\rse ones1 m9]als are also f\nd2 :]e=e digg]s ( m9]als1 :5 !y f9d !m1 conceive good hopes ( f9d+ metals1 ( :i* !y are t]m$ ! ,cov]lids1 = seldom metals are f\nd )\t m9]als1 or m9]als )\t metals2 nor also are ev] m9]als f\nd want+ gold or silv]2 !re=e m9]als are prop]ly t]m$ ! ,embryo ( ,metals2 because by art & fire a good "p ( gold & silv] is drawn out ( !m by fusion2 :i* if !y d n proce$ f ! metallick roots1 :5ce proce$s t gold & silv]8 ,= an ,ox is n born ( an ,infant1 nor a man ( a ,calf2 = alwaies l is produc$ ( its l4 ,!re=e m9]als are c\nt$ b unripe fruits 9 respect ( metals1 n yet obta9+ _! rip5ess & p]fection1 nor sep>at$ f ! sup]flu\s e>?2 = h[ %\ld a bird be hat*t ( an egg by an heat1 n pr$e/9$ = ! g5]ation ( a bird8 ,= s we mu/ und]/& ( m9]als1 :i* if !y be depriv$ ( _! metallick nature1 h[ %\ld by fire metals be produc$ f !nce8 ,b ?\ sai/ t ?\ nev] sawe/ ! production ( p]fect metals out ( c\rs]2 !re=e t x is nei!r likely1 nor cr$ible to !e1 to :om _m ?+s z yet lye hid1 z f mo/ m51 p]v]sly & fooli%ly d5y+ ?+s unkn[n2 = daily exp]i5ce witnesse?1 t ! vil] m9]als & metals by tak+ away ! sup]flu\s sulphur 7h[ev] x be done7 obta9 a great] degree ( p]fection1 !re=e %\ld n ?y he>t believe1 & ?y tongue speak :at ?\ see/ ) ?9e eyes8 ,= exp]i5ce %ews t good gold & silv] might be drawn out by art almo/ out ( all c\rse m9]als & metals1 yet m out ( "s ?an ( o!rs1 & spe$i]2 = !re is n t d>k night1 t is altoge!r depriv'd ( light1 :i* may n be manife/$ by a holl[ glass2 nor is !re an elem5t 7?\gh nev] s pure7 n mixt ) o!r elem5ts1 nor any malignity depriv'd ( all good1 or on ! contr>y4 ,& z x is possible to ga!r ! hidd5 beams ( ! ,sun 9 ! aire1 s also hidd5 p]fect metals disp]s$ 9 imp]fect metals1 & m9]als by fire1 & an exp]t ,arti/3 if once !y are plac$ 9 fire ) _! prop] solv5ts1 :]e ! homog5e\s p>ts are ga!r$1 & ! het]og5e\s sep>at$2 s t !re is no ne$ to g into ! ,indies to seek gold & silv] 9 ^? new ,isl&s1 :i* is possible to f9d pl5tifully "h 9 ,g]many1 if s be ! m]ciful ,god w\ld please to turn away ^? pres5t cruel ,plagues1 & br+ !m out ( old metals1 viz4 ,lead1 ,iron1 ,t91 & ,copp]1 !re left by ! ,deal]s 9 m9]als2 inde$ )\t ! culture ( m9]als4 ,let no man !re=e judge himself to be poor1 because he is only poor & 9 want 7al?\gh o!rwise v ri* & ab\nd+ 9 weal?1 :i* yet 9 a mom5t he is =c't to =sake7 t be+ ungrateful1 nei!r kn[e? nor ackn[l$ge? ,god 9 8 ,works4 ,:at ,i pray is 9 less e/eem 9 ! _w1 ?an old ,iron & ,lead1 :i* are acceptable to ! wise to use 9 ! ,lotion ( ,copp] & ,t9 ) ! m9]al ,:ite8 ,b h[ !y are to be wa%$1 is a difficulty to ! unex]cis$ 9 ! fire1 & %all be deliv]$ by similitudes3 ,y see ,antimony fre% digg$ out ( ! e>?1 v black & impure2 :i* by fusion sep>at$ f its sup]fluity 7:i*1 ?\gh nature gave to x n 9 va91 b z an help to its purification1 accord+ to t3 ,,god & ,nature d no?+ 9 va97 is made m pure1 & end[$ ) a body ne>] to metals ?an its m9]al1 :i* if aft]w>ds melt$ ) salt ( ,t>t>1 ! crude & combu/ible sulphur is mortifi$ !reby1 & is turn$ into dross1 & sep>at$ f ! pure m]curial "p1 s t h]eby is made a new & fre% sep>ation ( ! p>ts1 ( :i* "o portion be+ :ite & brittle1 s9ks to ! bottom1 ! o!r light]1 to wit1 ! combu/ible sulphur is on ! top ) ! salt ( ,t>t>2 :i* p\r$ out into a ,cone1 :5 !y are cold1 may be sep>at$ ) ! hamm]2 ! inf]ior "p ( :i* is call$ by ! ,*ymi/s ,regulus1 :i* is pur] ?an ,antimony ca/ ! fir/ "t out ( its m9]al2 & ?is is ! usual purg+ ( ,antimony us$ by ,*ymi/s2 to :i* 7,regulus7 if aft]w>d any ?+ %\ld be add$1 = a ?ird purification1 )\t d\bt x w\ld n only be made pur] b m fixt & malleable4 ,= if :ite ,regulus be prep>able out ( black ,antimony1 :y n z well malleable metal out ( ! ,regulus4 ,ano!r way ( sep>at+ ! sup]flu\s ,antimonial ,sulphur1 ,antimony p[dr$ "o "p1 ,salt-pet] half z mu*1 m+le !m1 & k9dle ! mixture ) a live coal1 & let t ,antimonial sulphur1 ) ! nitre be burnt up1 ! d>ki% mass be+ left1 to wit1 ( a br[n col\r2 :i* melt$ = ! space ( an h\r 9 a /rong fire yeilds an ,antimony l to t :i* is made ) salt ( ,t>t>1 b some:at less 9 quantity3 9 l mann] ! p>ts ( ,antimony are sep>at$1 viz4 if ,antimony1 ,nitre1 & crude ,t>t> be m+l$ 9 an equal weight1 & be+ mixt are k9dl$ & melt$4 ,!re is also ano!r sep>ation ( ! ,antimonial p>ts2 :5 ( small bits ( ,iron "o "p is pat into a /rong crucible1 9 a w9d ,furnace1 to :i* be+ r$ hot1 ca/ two p>ts ( gr\nd ,antimony1 = fusion1 & ! sup]flu\s combu/ible sulphur w =sake ! ,antimony1 & joyn to ! ,iron1 a metal m amicable to x2 mixt ) :i*1 x =sake? its own prop] pure ,m]cury1 & sulphur or ,regulus1 :i* is almo/ ! half "p ( ! ,antimony4 ,& ^! f\r ways1 by :i* ! sup]flu\s combu/ible sulphur ( ,antimony is sep>at$ are mo/ common1 n set d[n z secrets1 b = demon/ration sake1 t x may appe> h[ sulphure\s m9]als are1 to be p]fect$ & purifi$1 :i* are little am5d$2 yet %ew+ a bett] way n only = ,antimony1 b also = ,ars5ick & ,orp91 al?\gh ^! two _c be s done ) ,iron1 ,nitre & ,t>t>1 by reason ( _! volatility2 b ) ,oyl1 or o!r fat ?+s 9 close crucibles1 giv+ a ,regulus l to ! ,antimonial2 & ^! ,reguli make ,t9 h>d1 to s\nd & be compact2 if to "o p\nd "o ounce be add$ 9 fusion1 = mak+ good h\%old /uff4 ,& 9 tryal !y give good ,gold4 ,& z x is said ( purg+ ,antimony1 s also x is to be und]/ood ( ! re/1 z ,wismu?1 ,z9ck2 ,lapis calam9>is1 ,lead1 ,t91 ,iron & ,copp]1 to be purg$ f _! sup]flu\s sulphur1 if ?\ wilt draw m p]fect metals1 viz4 ,gold & ,silv] out ( !m ) ga94 ,& s ,i make an end ( metallick lotions2 recomm5d+ to ,*ymi/s1 ,nitre1 ,t>t>1 ,fl9ts & ,lead2 = :o kn[e? to use !m1 %all n lose 8 lab\r 9 ,*ymi/ry2 b 'tis to be lam5t$1 t e :]e good e>? & fixt 9 ! fire1 is n to be gott51 reta9+ ,lead & ,salts2 = )\t our old ,saturn little or no?+ c be done 9 ref9+ metals2 !re=e :o goes to try any ?+ 9 ?is ,art1 let him seek ! be/ e>? reta9+ ,lead tw5tyf\r h\rs space2 aft]w>d let him consult ) ,t91 :at ,vulcan has to be done ) ,iron2 :o w tell him :at he mu/ suff]1 be=e he obta9 ! ,cr[n4 ,( ! t9cture ( ,sol & ,antimony4 ,sometimes an alt]ation happ5s to mans body1 f ! attraction ( m9]al vapors 7:i* _c be done by my ,furnace7 9 ! tryal2 !re=e "h ,i w set d[n a c]ta9 m$ic9e = ! ,workmans sake1 z well = pres]v+ z cur+1 namely1 a cle> rub9 fixt1 & soluble ( ,gold & ,antimony4 ,take ( pure ,gold half an ounce1 dissolve x 9 ,aqua ,regia2 precipitate ! solution ) liquor ( ,fl9ts1 z be=e is said 9 ! ,second "p2 edulcorate & dry ! calx1 & x w be prep>$2 take ,regulus ,m>tis 7( :i* is spok5 a little be=e7 beat5 f9e1 to :i* mix ?ree p>ts ( ! pure/ ,nitre2 place ! mixture 9 ! crucible betwe5 burn+ coals1 putt+ to fire by degrees3 :i* done make a /rong]1 viz4 = fusion2 = !n ! ,mass w be made purple2 :i* tak5 =? & cool$ gr9d v small1 ( :i* take ?ree or f\r p>ts & mix ) "o "p ( ! a=esaid gold5 calx2 place x mix$ 9 a /rong crucible cov]$ ov] 9 ! a=esaid w9de ,furnace1 & make ! mass to fl[ toge!r l metal1 & x w assume ! ,antimonial ,nitre 9 ! fusion1 & w dissolve ! ,gold or ! calx ( ,gold1 & a mass ( an ,ame?y/ col\r w be made !re)1 :i* s long leave 9 ! fire1 till x get ! cle>ness ( a ,ruby1 :i* "o may try ) a clean wire or iron b[$ & put !re91 al?\gh ! mean "t ! mass depriv$ ( fusibility1 is ?ick5$2 x is meet to add "s ,nitre or ,t>t>1 = spe$+ fusion1 & t z (t5 z %all be ne$ful4 ,la/ly1 p\r ! mass1 :5 x %all come to ! utmo/ r$ness ( a ,ruby1 hot into a clean copp] mort]1 :i* !re leave until x cool1 & x w be 9 col\r v l to an ,ori5tial ,ruby2 !n bruise x hot into p[d]1 = tak+ air x w\ld melt1 & extract ! t9cture by ! affusion ( ! _s ( ,w9e 9 a ,vial1 & ! ,gold toge!r ) ! ,antimony w rema9 v :ite l ! f9e/ ,talc1 to be wa%$ ) cle> wat]1 9 a glass1 edulcorat$ & dry$2 :i* melt$ ) a /rong] fire1 gives a ,yell[ glass1 9 :i* no ,gold appe>s1 yet sep>able by way ( precipitation ) ! fil+s ( ,iron & ,copp]1 f :i* x recov]s its anci5t col\r1 b )\t pr(it1 by reason ( ! wa/1 ! t+$ _s is to be tak5 away f ! t9cture1 :i* is a v sov]aign m$ic9e 9 _m griev\s diseases4 ,al?\gh ?\ maye/ suspect ?is n to be ! simple t9cture ( ,sol1 b ( ,nitre & ,t>t> mixt1 be sure t ! quantity ( ,nitre add$ n to exce$2 & suppose t t9cture ( ,t>t> & ,nitre1 ,i pray :at wa/e is !re8 s9ce t is s good a m$ic9e by x self1 ,i am p]swad$1 ?is t9cture ( sol to be bett] ?an ^? set d[n 9 ! ,second "p4 ,t ,ruby may be s us$ by x self ) prop] vehicles1 see+ x is a sov]aign m$ic9e ( x self2 or else expos$ to ! air & resolv$ to a liquor2 = ! m$ic9e is no less ?an a t9cture1 because ! ,gold 9 x1 & ! pur] "p ( ,antimony are made potable )\t corrosives4 ,wond]ful is ! p[] ( salts 9 metals to be de/roy$1 p]fect$ & *ang$ by fusion2 = x happ5$ to me "o "t mak+ ?is ,ruby1 place+ two o!r crucibles also ) metals1 by ?is conta9+ gold ) ! prep>$ ,regulus ( ,antimony 7= easily two or ?ree1 or m crucibles may be plac$ 9 ?is furnace1 to be rul$ ) "o fire1 :i* _c be done 9 a common furnace by t means7 ab\t to put 9 a c]ta9 salt into ! crucible next to ! crucible ( gold1 t by a mi/ake ,i ca/ x into ! crucible ) gold only1 :5ce s great a conflict arose1 t !re 0 dang] ( boyl+ ov]2 !re=e =c$ to remove x out ( ! furnace pres5tly ) tongs1 & to effuse x1 suppos+ t ! ,ruby 0 left by my ra% putt+ 9 ( salt2 !re=e ,i w\ld only save ! gold4 ,& ,i f\nd ! effus$ mass r$ l blood1 pur] ?an a ,ruby1 b no ,gold2 b :ite gra9s l ,lead disp]s$ "h & !re 9 ! salts1 by reason ( _! smalness1 n sep>able b by ! solution ( ! salts1 :i* be+ sep>at$ by ! solution ( wat] f ! r$ t9cture l blood1 rema9$ 9 ! bottom ( ! glass1 :i* aft]w>d = fusions sake ,i plac$ 9 a new crucible 9 t furnace1 b will+ to try ! fusion1 ,i f\nd ! crucible empty1 & all ! ,gold vani%$1 a little except$ /ick+ on ! top to ! crucible & ! cov]1 :i* ,i took away & melt$ = exp]i5ce sake 9 a new close crucible1 b all ( x pres5tly feel+ heat flew away l ,arsnick1 no sign be+ left 9 ! crucible2 & s ,i 0 depriv$ ( my ,gold4 ,at l5g? ,i took ! r$ solution1 & ab/ract$ ! wat] f ! salts1 & ,i f\nd ! salt r$ l blood1 :i* ,i put 9 a clean crucible 9 ! furnace = to try :e!r any metallick body might !nce be extract$2 b ,i f\nd ! effus$ salt depriv$ ( all t9cture & r$ness1 :i* seems /range to me ev5 to ?is day1 t by help ( ?is salt ! :ole sub/ance ( gold1 viz4 ! t9cture toge!r ) ! rema9d] flew away1 hav+ s great volatility4 ,:i* lab\r aft]w>d ,i w\ld reit]ate1 b x happ5$ n s at all z at ! fir/ "t2 !re 0 inde$ "s alt]ation ( ! gold made1 b its volatilization 0 n s great1 ! cause ( :i* ?+1 ,i ?9k 0 ! ignorance ( ! weight ( ! a=esaid salt1 ca/ 9 at ! fir/ "t aga9/ my w4 ,& two reasons *iefly mov$ me to ins]t ?is hi/ory1 ,fir/1 t x may appe> h[ soon "o may mi/ake 9 a small ?+ fru/rat+ ! :ole process4 ,secondly1 ,t ! tru? ( ! ,philosoph]s may appe> writ+ t gold by art is r$ucible into a l[] degree1 equal to lead 7:i* happ5$ to me 9 ?is "w7 & t x is h>d] to de/roy gold & make x l to an ,imp]fect metal1 ?an to transmute an imp]fect metal into gold2 !re=e ,i am glad 9 my he>t t ,i saw su* an exp]im5t2 ( :i* ?+ our phanta/ick ,philosoph]s w he> no?+1 writ+ :ole volumes aga9/ ! tru?1 /ifly affirm+1 gold to be incorruptible1 :i* is an arrant lye2 = ,i c %ew ! contr>y 7if ne$ be7 _m ways4 ,i wond] inde$ :at moves su* m5 to slight a ?+ unkn[n1 ,i d n use to judg ?+s unkn[n to me4 ,h[ d>e !y d5y ! transmutation ( metals1 kn[+ n h[ to use coals & tongs8 truly ,i confess ^? rude & circum=ane\s ,m\ntebanks1 n a little to defile & disgrace true ,*ymi/ry1 e :]e *eat+ m5 by _! fraud1 be+ ne$y & oppre/ ) p5ury2 unless p]adv5ture !y f9d "s cr$ul\s ri* man giv+ !m food & raim5t = ! conceiv$ hope ( ,ga9 & ,skill1 ( :i* also "s be+ furni%t ) gold1 g clad l pa9t$ ,p>rots1 :om ,i judg to be hat$ worse ?an a ,dog or a ,snake2 b innoc5t ,*ymi/ry is n !re=e to be despis$4 ,"s covet\s m5 besott$ ) folly & madness1 lay+ out _! moneys ) an unc]ta9 hope ( ga91 :o aft]w>d ! ?+ ill succe$+1 are =c$ to live 9 pov]ty1 ^: case is n to be pity$1 de/roy+ _! money out ( covet\sness4 ,"s seek weal? n out ( covet\sness1 b r t !y may h :]e) to live1 & may se>* nature1 :i* are to be excus$ if !y are deceiv$ by knaves1 yet n to be prais$ if !y sp5d above _! ability4 ,ano!r t9cture & m$ic9e ( ,gold4 ,dissolve gold 9 ,aqua ,regia1 be+ dissolv$1 precipitate x ) liquor ( ! salt ( fl9ts1 p\r "s m ( ! a=esaid liquor to ! precipitat$ gold1 !n place !m 9 s& to boyl = "s h\rs space1 & ! liquor ( fl9ts w extract ! t9cture ( ! gold1 & be dy$ ) a purple col\r1 to :i*1 p\r ra9 wat]1 & make x to boyl toge!r ) t purple liquor1 & ! fl9t w be precipitat$1 ! t9cture ( an excell5t col\r ) ! salt ( ,t>t> left2 f :i* x is necess>y to extract ! wat] ev5 to dr9ess1 & a v f9e salt ( a purple col\r w rema9 9 ! bottom ( ! glass1 out ( :i* ) ! _s ( w9e1 may be drawn a t9cture z r$ z blood1 little inf]ior 9 v]tue to potable gold2 = _m ?+s lie hid 9 ! purple salt1 ( :i* m ?+s might be spok5 if occasion p]mitt$2 !re=e let x suffice to %ew ! way ( de/roy+ gold1 = t gold5 salt may 9 a v %ort "t1 viz4 an h\r1 be p]fect$ ) small lab\r & transmut$ into a wond] ( nature2 confut+ ! sl&]s ( ! noble ,art ( ,al*imy2 = :i* gift we ought to give immortal ?anks to ! immortal ,god4 ,( ,look+-glasses4 ,i h made m5tion 9 ! treatise ( ,aurum potabile1 n only ( ! mat]ial heat ( fire1 b also ( turn+ ! f9e/ beams ( ! ,sun into a mat]ial bodily sub/ance1 by help ( c]ta9 in/rum5ts by :i* !y are collect$4 ,i h also m5tion$ !re a concave ,glass1 ^: prep>ation ,i w "h give1 x be+ n kn[n to all m51 ! be/ t ,i "k is z foll[e?4 ,fir/1 patt]ns are to be made ( ! be/ matt]1 namely1 hair & ,pott]s clay1 ( :i* ?+ 9 ! ,fif? "p1 con=mable to ! glasses1 9 =m & figure circul>ly r\nd2 = else !y _c ga!r ! ,sun-beams toge!r1 & aga9 put !m =?2 ! fault ( :i* ?+ is to be ascrib$ only to ! patt]n or mold2 = ! fusion & poli%+ ( glasses is no s+ul> ,art1 be+ kn[n ev5 to ,bell-f\nd]s1 b to melt !m :5 v well %ap't ( ! be/ matt] & rightly to poli% !m1 ?is is ,art3 & fir/ to cut ! patt]ns r\nd1 be+ v well %ap$ by ! use ( a %>p ,iron ,in/rum5t _c briefly be demon/rat$2 !re=e ,i w s5d ! ,read] to ,au?ors prolixly h&l+ ?is ?+1 viz4 ,ar*im$es & ,johan4 ,bapti/4 ,porta1 & o!rs2 b if ?\ wante/ ^? ,au?ors1 or do/ n und]/& !m1 see ?\ h a ,globe exactly turn$ = mak+ ! ,molds z foll[e?3 fir/ make a mixture ( meal & sift$ a%es1 :i* spread equally betwe5 two bo>ds1 z ! mann] is to spread pa/ made ( ,fl[] & ,butt] = ,pyes & ,t>ts1 answ]+ 9 ?ickness to ! glass to be %ap$1 !n ) a ,compass make a circle z big a y please1 :i* cut ) a knife1 & put x on ! ,globe1 & spr9kle quick lime on x out ( a se>ce or sive1 & put clay well prep>$ ) haire ov] x ( ! ?ickness ( two f+]s bread?2 & if x be a great piece y mu/ impose cross wires /r5g?n+ ! ,mold1 lea/ x be b5t or brok54 ,aft]w>d "o "p be+ h>dn$ ) ! heat ( ! ,sun or fire1 take away all t f ! ,globe1 & put x on "s holl[ ?+1 on :i* x may on all sides /& well1 & also spr9kle quick lime or ! p[d] ( coals on ! o!r side1 & put ^u ?is ! o!r "p ( ! patt]n1 & aga9 expose x by degrees1 to be dry$ by ! heat ( ,sun or fire1 le/ x crack2 :i* done1 take away ! ends mak+ ^? p>ts ( ! ,mold or patt]n f ! inw>d or middle1 :i* ends set "o aga9/ ano!r to ! inw>d p>ts1 ! di/ance at lea/ ( a h&s bread?1 & put betwe5 9 ! top a few live coals to h>d5 ! ,mold all ov]2 to :i* put on o!r coals1 & !n m1 & s by degrees ev5 to ! top1 t !y may be well k9dl$ 9 _! light] p>ts2 b if ! ,molds are v ?ick1 "o fire w n suffice1 b x w be necess>y to add m coals1 until !y be ?r\ghly k9dl$ 9 ! inn] p>ts2 aft]w>d1 let ! fire g out by degrees1 t ! types may gr[ cold1 b n altoge!r1 b s t y may t\* !m2 & pres5tly besme> f9ely ! sift$ a%es mixt ) wat]1 ) a p5cil1 to /op up ! *9cks aris5 f ! burn+ ! hair1 & = smoo?+ ! types2 !n aga9 make bo? p>ts 7aft] ?\ ha/ fir/ fram$ a hole 9 !m = a ,tunnel7 clean1 be+ w>y le/ any f\l ?+ fall ^u !m2 & c>efully b9d !m toge!r ) iron or copp] wi]2 & v well lute ov] ! jo9+ ) clay prep>$ ) hair2 & put on an e>!n ,tunnel1 & place ! ,mold 9 dry s& up to ! top3 ,& ?\ oughte/ 9 ! mean :ile ?\ burne/ & prep>e/ ! ,mold1 to melt ! metallick mixture1 t x may be p\r$ into ! hot ,mold1 ! ,metal be+ well melt$1 ca/ 9 a bit ( se>cloa?1 :i* burn+1 p\r out ! melt$ ,metal into ! hot ,mold1 be+ w>y le/ coals or "s o!r ?+ fall into ! crucible1 & be p\r$ ) ! ,metal into ! ,mold1 spoil+ ! glass2 !n let ! glass cool ( x self 9 ! ,mold1 if ! matt] d n m\ld] 9 ! cool+3 ,& if x %\ld m\ld] 9 ! cool+1 :i* inde$ w\ld less5 x1 x behoves t ! ca/ glass be pres5tly tak5 out ( ! ,mold1 & cov]$ ov] ) a hot e>!n or iron vessel1 t x may cool "u x1 :i* o!rwise1 cool+ %ut up 9 ! ,mold n be+ able to m\ld]1 is broke 9 pieces1 b a little bel[ y %all p]ceive1 :at be ^? m\ld]+ metals4 ,& ?is is ! common way 7& ! be/7 ( melt+1 if s be ?\ art ex]cis$2 !re are also o!r ways2 fir/1 :5 molds are made ( wood or lead1 agree+ to ! glass1 to be impress$ ) s&1 or ! f9e/ p[d] ( tyles or o!r e>?1 z is ! cu/ome ( copp]-smi?s2 & ?is way only s]ve? = less] glasses4 ,! ?ird way :i* is ! be/ ( all1 b h>de/ to "o n ex]cis$1 is z foll[s2 make a wax5 ,mold ) a ,cyl9d] to be plac$ betwe5 two bo>ds1 z is a=esaid ( ! fir/ way1 :i* put ^u ! globe = to %ape x1 & let x be h>dn$ 9 ! cold2 !n take x away1 & spread ov] x ! foll[+ mixture ) a p5cil2 :i* see t x be dry$ 9 ! %ad[1 !n apply pott]s clay1 prep>$ ) hair1 ! ?ickness ( "o or two f+]s bread?2 !n take away ! wax 9 mann] foll[+ f ! e>?3 make a r\nd hole 9 ! e>!n mold ) a knife1 com+ ev5 to ! wax2 :i* done1 place x ne> a coal fire1 ! mold be+ b5d+ d[n1 & ! melt$ wax w run ?r\gh ! hole1 into :i* p\r ! hot 7n burnt7 metal1 c4 t l9im5t :i* is anoynt$ on ! wax mu/ be v well prep>$ lea/ :ile ! wax melt1 x fall & melt away ) ! wax1 nor let ! wax pi]ce ! e>!n mold & spoil x4 ,n[ ! l9im5t foll[s3 ,burn pott]s clay well wa%t 9 a ,furnace ev5 to r$ness2 aft]w>d gr9d x & take away its f9e/ "p ) wa%+ ( wat]1 s t y may h an impalpable p[d]1 :i* dry1 & aga9 burn ) a /rong fire3 aft] gr9d x ) ra9 wat] & salt ,armoniack sublim$1 ^u a /one1 z ,pa9t]s use to prep>e _! col\rs1 br+ x to ! j consi/5ce ( a pa9t1 & ! mixture w be made2 ! salt ,armoniack keeps t f9e p[d]1 le/ x melt away ) ! wax3 & ! prep>$ e>? makes a t5d] & f9e fusion4 ,! metallick mixture = ! matt] ( ! ,look+-,glass4 ,!re are div]s ( ^! mixtures1 ( :i* "o is alwaies bett] ?an ! o!r1 :i* by h[ mu* 'tis ! h>d]1 by s mu* ! glass is ! bett]2 & by h[ mu* ! h>d] ! metal is1 by s mu* ! bett] x is poli%t2 nor do? ! h>dness ( ! mixture suffice1 b its :it5ess is also requir$3 = r$ proce$s f too mu* copp]2 black f too mu* iron1 or duskie f too mu* t91 & do? n make ! true repres5tations ( ?+s1 b *ange? ! %ape & col\r ( !m3 = example sake1 too mu* copp] r5d]e? ! ,species r$d] ?an !y are to be1 & s ( ! re/2 let !re=e ! metallick mixture be v :ite2 b if burn+ glasses are to be made1 x is no matt] :at col\r x be (1 if s be t ! mixture be h>d4 ,i w set d[n "o ( ! be/1 4 ( ,copp] plates ! ?9e/ beat5 to pieces "o "p1 ( :ite ,arsnick a qu>t] "p2 fir/ moi/5 ! plates ) ! liquor ( ! salt ( ,t>t>1 & make a ,/ratum sup] ,/ratum1 ) plates & ,arsnick p[dr$1 by spr9kl+ ?is on !m1 until ! crucible be fill$2 to :i* p\r ! oyl ( ,l9se$1 z mu* z suffice? to cov] ! copp] & ,arsnick2 :i* done put on ! cov] ) ! be/ lute1 !n place ! crucible 7! lute be+ dry$7 9 s&1 s t only ! upp] "p ( ! cov] may /ick out & adm9i/] fire by degrees1 at fir/ little2 secondly some:at /rong]1 till at l5g? x be hot1 t all ! oyl may evaporate2 9 ! mean "t1 ! oyl w prep>e ! copp]1 & reta9 ! ,arsnick1 & w make x ent] into ! plates1 l oyl pi]c+ dry ,lea!r3 ,or place ! crucible ^u a grate & put ,fire to x1 :i* adm9i/] by degrees1 until ! oyl evaporate 9 ! boyl+4 ,la/ly1 :5 x %all coole1 break ! crucible1 & ?\ %alt f9d ! copp] ( div]se col\rs1 especially if ?\ %alt take ,orp9 9 /ead ( ,ars5ick1 & twice or ?rice increas$ 9 magnitude1 & brittle4 ,r4 ( ?is copp] "o "p1 & ( latton ,ori*alcum two p>ts1 melt x ) a v quick ,fire1 & fir/ inde$ ! latton1 to :i* aft]w>d add ! friable copp]2 p\r out ! mixture melt$ & ?\ %alt h a v h>d metal unfileable1 yet n s brittle1 b l /eel1 ( :i* div]se ?+s may be =m$ s]v+ 9 /ead ( iron & /eel in/rum5ts2 take ( ?is h>d metal ?ree p>ts ( ! be/ t9 )\t lead "o "p1 melt & effuse x1 & ! matt] ( look+-glasses w be made4 ,?is mixture is a h>d :ite metal mak+ ! be/ look+ glasses1 b if ?is labor seem t$i\s1 take ( copp] ?ree p>ts1 ( t9 "o "p1 ( :ite ,ars5ick half a "p = ! matt] ( look+-glasses1 :i* are f9e b brittle1 z well 9 ! melt+ z poli%+1 !re=e c>efully to be h&l$4 ,i mu/ "h set d[n a ?+ wor?y to be obs]v$1 & kn[n to few2 viz43 a false op9ion ( _m1 especially ( ^? :o attribute k to !mselves ( ! proprieties ( metals4 ,9 ! second "p 7( subtile spirits7 m5tion is made ( ! pores ( metals1 = exp]i5ce witnesse?1 t ^? subtile spirits z ( h>ts-horn1 t>t>1 soot1 & sometimes ^? sulphure\s ones ( salts & metals d evaporate ?r\gh pewt] vessels1 :i* at ! fir/ he>+ e man _c conceive1 = ^: sake ?is disc\rse is made4 ,make two balls ( ,copp]1 & two ( pure ,t9 n mixt ) lead1 ( "o & ! same =m & quantity1 ! weight ( :i* balls obs]ve exactly1 :i* done1 aga9 melt ! a=esaid balls or bullets into "o1 & fir/ ! copp]1 to :i* melt$ add ! ,t91 le/ mu* ,t9 evaporate 9 ! melt+2 pres5tly p\r out ! mixture melt$ into ! mold ( ! fir/ balls1 & !re w n come =? f\r nor sc>ce ?ree balls1 ! weight ( ! f\r balls be+ res]v$2 if !n metals are n por\s1 :5ce ,i pray do? t great alt]ation ( quantity proce$8 !re=e "k t metals are por\s m or less2 gold ha? ! fewe/ pores1 silv] ha? m1 ,m]cury m ?an t1 ,lead m ?an ,m]cury1 ,copp] m ?an ,lead1 & ,iron ?an copp]1 b t9 ha? mo/ ( all4 ,if we c\ld de/roy metals1 & aga9 educe !m de/roy$ f p[] to act1 surely !y w\ld n be s por\s4 ,& z a *ild )\t correction is unapt to any goodness1 b correct$ is endu$ ) all k9d ( v]tue & le>n+1 s also we mu/ und]/& ( metals :i* left 9 _! natural /ate1 namely drawn out ( ! e>? )\t correction & em5dation rema9 volatile1 b corrupt$ & reg5]at$ are made m noble1 ev5 z our bodies de/roy$ & corrupt$1 at l5g? %all arise cl>ifi$ be=e !y come into ,gods sight4 ,well said ,p>acelsus1 t if 9 "o h\r metals 7 de/roy$ an hundr$ times1 yet !y c\ld n be )\t a body1 reassum+ a new species & inde$ a bett]1 = x is rightly said1 ,unius corruptio1 alt]ius g5]atio2 = ! mortification ( a sup]flu\s sulphure\s body is ! reg5]ation ( ! ,m]curial s\l1 = )\t a de/ruction ( metals p]fection _c be2 !re=e metals are to be de/roy$ & made =mless1 t !reby ! sup]flu\s e>?y combu/ible sulphur be+ sep>at$1 ! pure f9e ,m]curial species may spr+ =?4 ,( :i* ?+ m1 :5 we ,speak ( ,artificial /ones4 ,( ! smoo?+ & poli%+ ( look+-glasses ,a look+-glass1 ?\gh x be v exactly melt$ & proportion$1 yet is ( no value if n rightly poli%$ & smoo!d2 = easily 9 ! smoo?+ any "p x may suff] "s dammage hurtful to x1 & x is necess>y to take f !m fir/1 ! gross] "p by ! :eel1 z ! cu/om is ) ,pewt]]s & ,copp]-smi?s ) a s&y /one1 !n to apply to !m a f9] /one ) wat]1 until !y are suffici5tly smoo!d by gr9d+2 :i* done1 ! look+ glasses are aga9 to be tak5 f ! :eel & to be mov$ to ! small wood5 :eel cov]$ ) lea!r1 rubb$ ov] ) a f9e prep>$ glaz+ /one until ! crevises contract$ 9 ! turn+ no m appe>1 hav+ got a cross l9e1 aft]w>d ano!r small :eel cov]$ ) lea!r is requir$1 to :i* a blood/one prep>$ & wa%t ) ! a%es ( t9 rubb$ on1 to :i* likewise by ! a=esaid means1 accord+ to ! same l9e1 ! look+-glasses are s long to be mov$ till !y get a suffici5t f95ess & brightness4 ,y mu/ keep su* look+-glasses f ! moi/ air1 & brea?+1 & to wipe !m :5 infect$ ) air & brea?+ n ) any wool5 or l9n5 clo?1 b ) a ,goats or ,h>ts sk91 & n any way1 b accord+ to ! cross l9e1 ) :i* ! look+-glasses are smoo!d4 ,!y may also be smoo!d by lead artificially melt$1 by fir/ rub+ !m ) a smiris & wat]1 & !n ) a f9] smiris & lead2 la/ly ) a blood /one & a%es ( t93 likewise also ) :et/ones1 by *ang+ = a f9] e "t1 :5ce at l5g? also !y acquire a spl5d\r by ! a%es ( t94 ,also ! outw>d "p ( ! look+-glasses 7convex7 may be smoo!d1 :i* repres5ts ! species %ort1 & spreads ! disp]s$ rays3 b ! inw>d "p 7holl[7 ga!rs & multiplies1 & puts =? or expose? ! ,image4 ,let ^! ?+s suffice conc]n+ ! melt+ ( look+ glasses1 poli%+ requisites1 = ! collection ( ! ,sun beams1 & al?\gh f ! a=esaid mixture o!r k9ds ( look+-glasses might be made repres5t+ wond]ful %apes & sev]al excell5t ?+s1 z ,cyl9drick1 ,pyramidal1 ,p>abolick1 c4 !y are omitt$ z imp]t95t to ?is place1 yet ,i c\ld %ew a way to make !m1 because ,i h und]gone no small labors & *>ges 9 ! se>*+ ( _! prep>ation & use1 if x 7 necess>y4 ,b ( all look+-glasses t is mo/ useful ^: prep>ation we h %ewn1 ^: diamet] is at lea/ two or ?ree spans1 if ?\ wilt p]=m any special ?+2 al?\gh x be b ( "o or two spans1 yet x ga!rs abundance ( beams1 s t ?\ mai/ melt t9 & lead ) x1 if x be well %ap$3 yet ! l>g] are ! bett]4 ,nor ought !y to be too deep1 t !y may ca/ _! beams ! fur!r1 & bett] p]=m _! actions or functions1 let !m h ! tw5tye? or ?irtye? "p ( ! sph]e 7! section be+ exactly obs]v$7 :i* is ! f\ndation ( ! ,art4 ,( ,artificial ,gems1 & ,metallick ,glasses4 ,z = metallick glasses p]ta9+ to ,al*ymy1 & mu* conduc+ to ! p]fection ( metals1 & e/eem$ by ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 ,i w\ld n omit to say some:at 9 ?is place1 because !y are easily made by ?is furnace4 ,& inde$ ! ,anci5ts h f\nd ^! glasses que/ionless by *ance1 9 r$uc+ ! calc9$ bodys into glass by a /rong fire1 = v _m secrets by ?is means n s\ght = are f\nd out4 ,(t5times x happ5s to our labors1 t pa/ hope we f9d som?+ bett] or worse1 ?an ! ?+ s\ght2 & ,i ?9k x ha? ?us happ5$ ) ^! glasses1 b h[ev] x be1 ,i am sure ^! glasses h /ood u 9 mu* /ead2 = ,izaak ,holl& sai? pla9ly1 ,t vitrifi$ metals be+ aga9 br\ght to metals1 by t r$uction d give bett] & nobl] metals ?an ! fir/ vitrifi$2 & inde$ gold gives a t9cture1 b silv] gold1 & copp] silv]2 & s consequ5tly ! glass ( o!r metals give bett] metals 9 r$uction1 ! tru? ( :i* exp]i5ce proves1 & al?\gh ,i h n yet made great tryal 9 ?is "w1 yet ,i "k t metals br\ght into dead a%es to be turn$ into cle> glass _c be aga9 r$uc$ into metals )\t great pr(it3 yet "o metal is m pliable ?an ano!r1 nor are our glasses ! ,artificial /ones ( gold-smi?s fix$ to o!r l>ge ones = ornam5ts sake1 made by ! addition ( glass made ( fusile s&2 b ours are made ( ! juice ( metals4 ,b ,i d n d5y ! v]tue ( ,v5ice glass1 & o!rs 9 ! mundify+ ( metals1 *iefly copp] & t91 :i* yet is n comp>able ) metallick juices4 ,i freely confess ,i h try$ ?is ?+ tw5ty times1 & ,i nev] 0 deceiv$ by x3 b ,i "k n :e!r x may prove s 9 a great] quantity1 because ,i nev] try$ x1 d\bt+ ( my vessels n fit to reta9 fusible glasses a requisit "t3 = ,i h sp5t mu* labor 9 mak+ ^! k9d ( vessels1 b hi!rto 9 va94 ,= !re is v great hope ( ga91 if ?\ ha/ v /rong crucibles1 nor is ?is p]fection ( metals )\t reason1 = :ile/ ! metal is burnt to a%es1 mu* ( ! sup]flu\s combu/ible sulphur is burnt 7z y may see 9 ,lead1 ,t91 & ,copp]1 f ! sp>ks appe>+ 9 _! calc9ation :ile/ !y are /irr$ & sep>at+7 :i* if aga9 r$uc$ 7viz4 be+ calc9$7 its bett] & heavi] "p 7by b5efit ( melt+7 s9ke? to ! bottom1 ! wors] fl[+ on ! top is *ang$ into dross or glass4 ,& s ! sep>ation ( metals is made by ! help ( ! ,fire alone1 to ! ignorant & unexp]t incr$ible3 b consid] gilt silv] to be sep>at$ 9 fusion1 :i* is z x 7 corrupt$ by ! common sulphur1 & ! metallick species1 be+ lo/1 x turns to a black dross be=e t 9 melt+ x =sakes ! gold3 :i* way also silv] is sep>at$ f copp]1 & ?is f iron4 ,obs]ve also t black & crude ,antimony1 be+ r$uc$ into a%es by calc9ation1 & melt$ is sep>at$ by a /rong ,fire1 ! pur] p>ts desc5d+ pure & :ite l silv]1 b ! impure p>ts asc5d+ are *ang$ into glass or dross1 :i* sep>ation w\ld nev] be made )\t inc9]ation al?\gh ! ,antimony %\ld h /ood long influx4 ,?\ see/ !re=e ! p[] ( ,fire alone 9 melt+ metals1 :]e=e believe ?\ t ?y labor %all n be 9 va9 if ?\ kn[e/ h[ to help ! ,fire4 ,ex]cise ?y self !re=e 9 x1 = ?\ art suffici5tly in/ruct$1 & ?is furnace w help !e2 )\t :i* x is impossible to manage su* ?+s well1 z exp]i5ce te/ifies1 confirm+ my words4 ,m5tion be+ made ( metallick glasses1 :i* belongs to ! p]fection ( metals1 ,i am =c$ to say som?+ also ( o!r ,amausa1 or col\r$ glasses1 :i* are call$ ,gems1 & are worn = beautify+1 :i* ?\gh x be n pr(itable1 yet x is a delightful lab\r1 :i* k1 z well noble z ignoble h long s\ght1 n = ga91 b recreation sake1 err+ f ! true way 7al?\gh prolixly describ$ 9 _m tongues7 ?r\gh ignorance ( ! art to r5d] cry/al or fl9t fusible1 & col\r+ x1 be+ cont5t ) lead glasses made ( "o "p ( cry/als1 or fl9ts1 & ?ree or f\r p>ts ( m9ium or c]use1 glass ( no wor?1 z n only v s(t & unapt = poli%+1 b also heavi] ?an x ought by means ( ! lead1 & hav+ a yell[ or gre5 col\r1 = e glass made ( cry/al or fl9t1 & m9ium or c]use by !mselves1 viz4 )\t ! addition ( o!r col\rs1 gets a yell[ col\r f ! ,lead1 h9d]+ & alt]+ o!r mixt col\rs2 !re=e a good /one is n made ?is way ( lead & fl9t1 b ,lead5 glasses ( ?is sort1 ,v5ice glass1 ,a%es ( t91 & col\rs be+ add$ to !m1 be us$ div]sly ( ! goldsmi?s1 namely to col\r gold1 o!rwise ( no mom5t4 ,!re=e ,i w give ano!r prep>ation1 namely out ( fl9ts c4 cry/als alone )\t m9ium & c]use1 ) metallick col\rs1 hav+ ! col\r & elegancy ( excell5t /ones2 b n h>d] ?an glass2 = al?\gh cry/al is h>d] ?an iron1 yet by melt+ x is depriv$ ( its h>dness 9 "s measure1 & is made l to glass1 yet s mu* h>dness res]v$1 z s]ves to write on ano!r glass1 :i* glasses are easily poli%$1 & 9 all ?+s & by all1 mo/ l1 h>dness except$1 to natural /ones2 ) :i* n only v>i\s k9ds ( /ones may be made1 & o!r gold1 silv]1 & wood5 works or pictures adorn$2 b also div]se supellectils1 z salts1 hafts or hilts1 cups1 c4 & also images & antiquities may be =m$ 7by fusion7 l to ^? cut out ( gems by ! h& ( an +5i\s workman1 mo/ delightful4 ,!y are made aft] ?is mann]3 fir/ y mu/ look = fl9ts & cry/als n col\r$1 b v :ite1 ga!r$ out ( s& or /reams1 :i* y mu/ heat 9 a cov]$ crucible1 & qu5* !m gl[+ hot 9 cold wat]1 t !y may crack & may be pulv]is$2 o!rwise !y are s h>d t :5 !y are p[dr$1 !y take "p ( ! mort] & s are defil$2 !re=e x is wor? y\r labor to h&le !m well4 ,aft]w>d ( fl9ts prep>$1 & ! pure/ salt ( ,t>t>1 made 9 glas$ vessels1 b n 9 copp] or iron1 equal p>ts1 m+le !m & keep !m = use4 ,& if ?\ wilt make ?is mass into a gem1 y mu/ fir/ m+le "s col\r 7:at y desire7 aft]w>d s long place x 7be+ put into a clean cov]$ crucible sc>ce half full7 9 a v /rong fire1 till all ! salt ( ,t>t> ha? evaporat$1 & ! fl9t toge!r ) ! col\r come into sub/ance fusible l glass3 y mu/ !n put a small clean iron wi]1 & draw out a little ( ! melt$ mass = tryal2 :e!r x h /ood long en\gh 9 ! fire1 :e!r !re be yet pu/les & little s&s1 or :e!r x be+ exactly melt$1 x %all desc5d to ! bottom1 :i* done1 y mu/ take (f ! crucible1 & place x "u "s hot iron or e>!n vessel1 t x may wax cold ) ! melt$ /one2 o!rwise ! mass w be brok5 9 ! crucible into v small p>ts1 & w\ld be unfit = great] works3 nei!r mu/ y p\r out ! melt$ mass = fe> ( ! attraction ( aire1 & pu/les to arise !nce4 ,b be+ will+ to make out ( ! ,mass by ,fusion1 n ,engrav+ ,money or ,images2 !re is no ne$ to leave ! mass 9 ! crucible to cool1 b pres5tly to p\r x out hot 9 a copp] mort]1 & no?+ w /ick to ! crucible1 b all ! mass w be p\r$ out )\t any wa/e3 ,& ?is mass1 if ?\ wilt1 ?\ mai/ p[d] or break into v small bits = fusion & impression4 ,b ! mass :5 cool$ 9 ! crucible1 is to be tak5 by break+ ! crucible1 & to be r$uc$ into great] or less] /ones by cutt+3 b melt+ = money or images2 y mu/ place ! money or image1 :i* y w imitate1 ) ! backside or h9d]-"p d[nw>d 9 an iron ,r+1 a ,f+]s bread? broad ( great] capacity ?an ! money1 ^u a /one or pla9 wood1 & spr9kle on a little ,tripoly1 or f9e ,s&1 ?r\gh a clo?1 namely1 z mu* z suffice? to cov] ! mold1 & ^u ?is to put m1 well moi/5$ ) wat]1 l a%es ( cupels1 & to press x1 be+ mo/ t5aci\s1 firmly to ! mold1 b w>ily1 le/ ! mold be mov$2 :i* done1 y mu/ turn ! r+1 & ) a knife lift up ! mold1 & to take x1 be+ lift$ up ) ones h&s or tongs1 ! image be+ left 9 ! s&1 to be dry$ by heat ( ! ,sun or ,fire4 ,aft]w>d to ca/ ! image1 place ! r+ ) ! image impress$ 9 ! s& "u a tile1 & adm9i/] a /rong fire1 t ! :ole r+1 ) ! s&1 & ! image 9 ! s& may be v hot3 !n take (f ! r+1 to see if ! image h suff]$ any loss2 :i*1 if x h n1 y mu/ put ^u x s mu* ( ! a=esaid glass1 c\rsly beat51 z suffice? 9 ! fusion to fill ! image impress$ on ! s&2 :i* done1 put ! r+ aga9 "u ! tile1 & adm9i/] a fire ( fusion1 till ! glass melt 9 ! r+2 to :i*1 t\* ) a smoo? iron & light1 7) a h&le7 be+ hot ! r+ be+ tak5 fir/ out ( ! furnace ) tongs1 press+ ! glass well to ! mold2 & !n place x "u a hot iron1 or e>!n vessel to cool2 & be+ cold1 take ! image f ! mold1 :i* answ]s to x 9 all ?+s1 if ?\ ha/ aright proce$$1 exactly repres5t+ ! ,c>v]s art1 or a seal impress$ on a jewel1 :i* excell5t "w is mo/ fit to feign1 & repres5t ,antiquities & ,r>ities4 ,! col\r+ ( ! a=esaid mass foll[s1 by :i* x is made mo/ l to ,gems4 ,x behoove? t col\rs be tak5 f metals & m9]als1 namely f ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,wismu?1 ,magnesia & ,granate2 ( o!r col\rs ,i "k no?+ ( c]ta9ty1 ,copp] commonly makes a col\r gre5 l ! ,sea1 ,copp] ) ,iron1 grass-gre52 ,granate a sm>agd9e col\r1 ,iron yell[ or jacyn?2 ,gold ! be/ skie col\r2 ,wismu? common skie col\r2 ,magnesia ,ame?y/9e1 mixt1 !y give o!r col\rs2 ,e4 gr4 ,gold mixt ) ,silv] gives an ,ame?y/ col\r2 ,iron & ,copp]1 a pale gre52 ,wismu? & ,magnesia1 a purple2 ,silv] & ,magnesia1 v>i\s col\rs l an ,opal4 ,images are also made ( div]s col\rs1 if ! masses ( div]se col\rs be brok5 into bits & mixt1 be put ^u ! ,mold1 c4 ,& if ?\ desire/ an opac mass 7gre51 r$1 skie col\r1 c47 add a little calx ( ,t9 d>kn+1 on :i* z on a ,basis ! col\rs insi/4 ,= example2 9 mak+ a ,turcoise /one or a ,lazulus1 m+le ) ! ,azure made ( ! silv] ,m>casit or ,za=a 7to col\r ! mass7 ! calx ( ,t91 t !y may melt toge!r1 & be=e ! impression be made1 put ^u ! ,mold "s prep>$ gold1 !n spread & put ^u ?is ! a=esaid glass2 & ! fusion & impression be+ made1 w be made !nce a /one hav+ gold5 ve9s l lapis ,lazulus v delightful2 ,b !re mu/ be a calx ( ,gold n los+ its spl5dor 9 ! fire1 su* z is made by ,m]cury1 or t :i* is bett]1 :i* is precipitat$ out ( ,aqua ,regia3 ( :i* above4 ,( ! prep>ation ( ! col\rs = col\r+ ! mass ( ,fl9ts & ,cry/als4 ,! plates ( copp] (t5 heat$1 are to be qu5*$ 9 cold wat] ( :i* m 9 ! ,fif? "p1 f ?ree to six gra9s ( x may be mix$ ) j4 ( ! mass = a ,sea-gre5 col\r4 ,iron is r$uc$ into crocus by rev]b]ation2 ( :i* f f\r to t5 gra9s are add$ to ! mass = a yell[ or ,jacyn? col\r2 ,silv] is dissolv$ 9 ,aqua =tis1 & precipitat$ ) ! liquor ( ,fl9ts aft] x is edulcorat$ & dry$1 :]e( f "o to six gra9s1 add$ to j4 ( ! mass1 !y make mixt col\rs4 ,gold is dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,regia1 edulcorat$ & dry$1 precipitat$ fir/ ) liquor ( ,fl9ts1 :]e( f gra9 f\r to ss4 mixt ) "o ounce ( ! mass1 make a mo/ elegant ,saphire4 ,& if f ?ree to six ( t soluble ruby made ( ! ,gold1 & ! nitr\s ,regulus ,m>tis be add$ to j4 ( ! mass1 !y make a v polite ruby3 ,magnesia pulv]is$1 :]e(1 f six to f\rte5 gra9s1 to j4 ( ! mass1 make an ,ame?y/4 ,m>casit dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,regia1 precipitat$ ) ! liquor ( fl9ts1 edulcorat$ & dry$1 :]e( f "o to five gra9s1 to j4 ( ! mass1 give a ,saphire1 b n comp>ably s polite z "o made ) gold4 ,b be+ unwill+ to calc9e ,m>casite1 let him take ,za=a1 & m+le to j4 f five to t5 gra9s2 ,granates ( ,bohemia1 or ,ori5tal pulv]is$1 add f six gra9s to j4 to j4 ( ! mass1 = little gre5 /ones l to ! natural sm>agd or emrald3 o!r ?+s :i* rema9 ( ! mixture ( ! col\rs1 are to be le>n$ by exp]i5ce4 ,to :at uses col\r$ fl9ts & cry/als are appo9t$1 is n "h to be treat$ (2 "o use except$1 :i* ,i set d[n = ! eyes1 :i* are weak5$ by too mu* wat*+1 ! heat ( fire & smoak2 see ?\ h a wax5 mold circul>ly r\nd1 ( ! bigness ( a di% or tr5*]2 7! ,optiques are wont to call su* l5tes7 to :i*1 put ! be/ clay well mix$ ) hair3 ano9t ! wax5 type ) oyl1 & exactly apply ! be/ prep>$ e>? ( crucibles 7& durable 9 ! fire7 ! ?ickness ( a f+]2 :i* be+ dry$1 p]=ate 9 "s "p1 t ! wax be+ melt$ by ! fire1 may fl[ =?3 aft]w>d burn ! mold 9 an e>!n furnace2 be+ burnt1 fill x ) prep>$ glass1 & place x 9 a w9d furnace till ! glass melt2 :i* at l5g? be+ cool$1 take (f ! type by attrition1 & !re %alt ?\ h ! cry/al resembl+ ! =m ( ! type2 :i* aft]w>d ?\ mu/ make & poli% l spectacles 9 an iron di% on bo? sides2 & take x out ) a /rong iron wi]1 & ?\ %alt h a good cry/all9e l5t = a small price1 :i* o!rwise is sc>ce made ( cry/al ( s great a bigness4 ,& if ?\ wilt1 ?\ mai/ col\r ! glass gre51 v pleasant to ! sight1 & fit a foot to x = great] b5efit4 ,& ! glass do? n only s]ve = ! ,multiplication ( light 9 ! night "t1 t y may see a ?+ a f> (f 9 a *amb]1 b also = ! fix+ & calc9+ m9]als by ! ,sun-beams1 & melt+ ( ,metals1 & multiply+ ( ,pictures1 l an holl[ glass1 & also = o!r uses x may be comp>$ ) an holl[ look+-glass1 :i* do? ! same ( an equal bigness ) ! holl[ glass2 nor is !re any o!r diff]5ce ( !m b reflexion4 ,?is glass-in/rum5t is made likewise ano!r way1 & by less co/ & labor1 if x be ( a poli%t look+-glass1 if two great orbes are cut out ) a diamond1 & if !y are some:at s(tn$ ) ,fire1 & are left !re s long 9 ! heat1 until !y %all /ick l wax v close to ! /one1 :i* done1 let !m be cool$ aga91 :i* aft]w>d tak5 out1 w repres5t ! =m ( an holl[ glass2 to :i*1 x behoves to fix a leaf on ! convex "p4 ,& ! glasses d ! same t an holl[ metallick look+-glass do?1 ! reflexion except$1 :i* is n s /rong z ( ! holl[ glass3 ,& al?\gh ! glasses are soon] broke1 yet !y are v fit = ! mak+ ( ! foll[+ ,in/rum5t4 ,& !y are b\nd toge!r ) a /rong wi]1 apply$ across on ! concave "p1 & an hole is cut 9 ! brim ) a diamond on "o side1 ( ! bigness ( a pea1 !n ! crevises are exactly clos$ 9 e place ) ! be/ lute2 :i* done1 a silv] or copp] r+ is to be ty$ ab\t x1 hold+ ^? glasses /raightly1 s t ! ,in/rum5t may be fitt$ to ! foot1 all :i* well done1 ^? /rong wi]s are sep>at$ or cut (f1 ) :i* ! glasses 7 b\nd at fir/1 namely1 ne> ! copp] r+3 aft]w>d v pure ,aqua vit is to be put 9 ?r\gh a funnel1 z mu* z is requir$ = ! fill+ x up2 ! ,in/rum5t be+ fill$1 ! hole is %ut up1 :i* is to be kept = use2 & ?is ,in/rum5t is bett] ?an ! holl[ glass2 especially1 if x h 9 its diamet] ! bread? ( "o foot1 & may be apply$ to prospective pictures1 x do? excell5tly repres5t & multiply !m4 ,beh9d :i*1 if y place a c&le 9 ! night1 x gives s mu* light 9 ! ,*amb]1 t y w\ld ?9k x came f ! ,sun4 ,x do? also _m o!r ?+s :i* are "h omitt$ z sup]flu\s4 ,& y may ga!r ! disp]s$ light 9 ! aire 9 ! night "t ) x1 s t y may read ! smalle/ writ+4 ,su* & o!rs ( ! l ?+s may be done by ?is furnace1 all :i* to set d[n1 w\ld swell ! ,book too mu*4 ,o!r ?+s ( ! metals exam9ation & purification by fusion1 9 ano!r place4 ,take ?is1 ,read]1 :i* is giv5 to !e1 9 good "p1 at ano!r "t ?\ %alt h bett]2 & d n mi/ake my writ+s1 z if ,i did reprove ! exam9ations ( metals by ! ,anci5ts1 fusions & sep>ations1 :o only w\ld communicate my op9ion1 & yield my assi/ance = fur!r proce$+2 = ,i "k t deal]s 9 metals giv+ too mu* cr$it to _! small pro( :5 !y f9d no?+1 d1 contemn o>s z b>r51 (t5 ab\nd+ ) gold & silv]2 :5 nev]!less1 ,john ,ma!s4 says expresly 9 8 ,s>epta1 t m9]als (t5times try$ 9 a small quantity d yield no gold & silv]1 :i* 9 a great quantity1 yield a great deal1 :]e=e cr$it x is n always to be giv5 to su* tryals1 (t5 deceiv+1 z exp]i5ce te/ifies4 ,& ?is n only 9 ^? m9]als :i* are digg$ out ( ! e>?2 b also 9 ^? clayie & s&y m9]als1 ab\nd+ ) silv] & gold5 flames2 out ( :i* nei!r by ! less nor great] pro(s1 nor ablution nor ,m]cury is drawn ) ga9 t ?9 & fi]y disp]s$ gold3 :i* by "s wat]s is done )\t fire easily2 = ,i "k su* m9es are f\nd ne] _m riv]s ( ,g]many1 & _m places 9 o!r ,nations ( ,europe1 out ( :i* hone/ ga9 )\t mu* co/ & labor may easily be gott54 ,nei!r are !y dreams1 :i* ,i h spok5 p>abolically ( ! p]fection ( metals1 = x is possible by art to help nature 9 ! p]fect+ ?+s4 ,!re is !re=e no m ne$ ( any ?+ ?an ( k2 !re=e ! nature ( metals be+ kn[n1 & _! prop]ties1 !y are easily sep>at$1 purg$ & p]fect$4 ,b :at ,i h writt5 ( ! univ]sal m$ic9e1 ,i h done = ! a=esaid causes1 :i* h made me believe ! ?+1 n z pr(essor ( ! ,art4 ,! o!r ?+s ( col\r$ r$ glasses & look+ glasses ,i h add$1 because !y are easily prep>$ by ?is furnace1 z sometimes necess>y 9 "s works4 ,o!r ?+s ( ! h&l+ metals are n )\t cause n[ omitt$1 :i* happily may be sometime deliv]$ 9 ano!r place1 :]e=e n[ we end4 ,,f9is4 ,illu/ration3 fig4 ,i4 fig4 ,,ii4 fig4 ,,iii4 fig4 ,v4 fig4 ,,iv4 fig4 ,,vi4 ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,philosophical ,furnaces3 ,9 :i* is treat$ ( ! wond]ful ,nature ( ! ,fif? ,furnace3 ,also1 ( ! easy ,prep>ation ( ! ,in/rum5ts & ,mat]ials belong+ to ! =esaid ,f\r ,furnaces4 ,mo/ pr(itable = ,*ymical ,physitians4 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,furnace4 ,z conc]n+ ?is1 ( :i*1 ?\gh ,i made no m5tion 9 ! ,preface2 = x 0 n my ,resolution to m5tion x 9 ! la/ ,"p1 because ,i 0 purpos$ only to treat ( ! ,in/rum5ts1 z well e>!n1 z ^? ( glass1 & also ( ! o!r necess>y ?+s belong+ to ^? f\r p>ts premis$2 yet ,i am will+ n[ 9 ?is ,"p1 7:i* ,i h judg$ to be ! mo/ conv5i5t place = x1 = :i* ,i did be=e design ano!r7 to discov] ! wond]ful ,nature !re(1 z f> z ,i may = ! ,/udi\s ,arti/'s sake4 ,& al?\gh ,i "k t m 9 ?is "p1 ?an 9 all my o!r writ+s1 especially ! ignorant & unskilful1 w be (f5d$2 yet ,i w n !re=e pass x by1 p]swad+ my self1 t by ?is means ,i %all d a "w1 t w be mo/ acceptable to ! se>*]s ( ,art1 & ,nature4 ,= ,i d dev\tly affirm1 ,t ?is is ! *oice/ ( all my secrets t ,i confide 91 9 :i* ,i h already se5 wond]ful ?+s1 hop+ t ! ,div9e ,b5$iction w "s "t or o!r be obta9$ ^u ! practice !re(4 ,& z = ! /ructure ( x1 mu* _c be said !re(1 because x is n built z o!r ,furnaces are1 b x is e :]e f\nd extruct$ by ,nature1 be+ orda9$ = no o!r works1 ?an ^? ( ,nature1 viz4 = ! mak+ ( any m5/ruum t %all dissolve gold1 silv]1 & all o!r metals1 & m9]als )\t any noise1 z also preti\s1 & common /ones1 & also glasses3 ! orig9al ( :i*1 is ! orig9al ( ! ,m5/ruum4 ,n[ :at1 & :at mann] ( ,furnace t is1 t produce? ?is ,royal ,m5/ruum1 7com+ f ! ,m5/ruum x self7 & t easily )\t any lab\r1 y may easily conjecture1 t x is n any common "o1 by ! help :]e( o!r ?+s are di/ill$1 t c yield su* a ,m5/ruum t is n corrosive3 :i* c]ta9ly is n any common ,m5/ruum1 because !re is b ?is "o ,m5/ruum t ,i "k1 :i* do? n p>take ( any corrosive quality1 t do? m ?an any1 or all o!r corrosive wat]s :atsoev]4 ,= all corrosives :atsoev] !y are1 z aqua =tis1 aqua regia1 _s ( salt1 vitrioll1 allome1 & nitre _c toge!r1 & at once dissolve ! close union ( gold1 & silv]1 & o!r mo/ h>d subjects1 t _c be dissolv$ 9 wat]s1 ?\gh nev] s cau/ick4 ,?is inde$ is wond]ful1 & /up5d\s1 t a ?+ e :]e f\nd mo/ vile & base1 %\ld doe s great a miracle3 ,i "k n :at mov$ me to write ( x1 kn[+ t ,i %all 9 ?is "p (f5d n onely ! wise by writ+ s op5ly1 b also ! ignorant detractors1 & sl&]]s t w accuse me ( falsity4 ,& truly ^! consid]ations might ju/ly h det]r$ me1 b t ,i knew ,i might doe a good "w1 recall+ _m f _! errors3 ,= _m are p]swad$ t !re is no o!r dissolv+ ,m5/ruum1 besides ! a=esaid corrosive spirits2 b ^? are ,*ymi/s t are ignorant ( ,nature2 yet ! ,philosoph]s ) "o cons5t say1 t ^? corrosive de/ructive spirits make a fruitless solution ( metals2 = exp]i5ce te/ifies1 t ! solutions made by ! help ( aqua =tis1 & regia1 & o!r spirits1 col\r ! h&s1 be+ t :i* a true ,philosophical solution do? n1 & fur!rmore1 te/ifies1 t ^?1 viz4 :i* col\r ! h&s1 are n to be reckon'd among ! true ,philosophical solutions1 b to be contemn$ z ,malignant4 ,:]e=e ,i 0 will+ to write ^! ?+s to in/ruct ^? t erre4 ,let no man !re=e p]swade himself1 t a ,m5/ruum s vile & contemptible1 is ( less efficacy1 ?an ^? corrosive spirits4 ,i my self did once sc>ce believe1 t s great ,v]tues c\ld be 9 s mo/ vile a ,m5/ruum1 until ,i _h exp]i5ce ( ! tru? 9 good e>ne/4 ,i c\ld "h add m ?+s conc]n+ ! orig9al ( ! univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 :i* is s contemptible1 :i* do? by its wond]ful p[]s & v]tues dissolve all metals1 m9]als & /ones radically )\t any noise1 unites & fixe? !m2 ! solution :]e( do? n col\r ! h&2 ! conjunction is insep>able1 & ! fixation incombu/ible2 ,i say1 ,i c\ld add m ?+s conc]n+ x1 b t div]s inconv5i5ces1 :i* by ?is means ,i might incur1 z also ! envy & hatr$ ( o!rs d det] me4 ,= al?\gh any "o do? ?9k to discov] ! possibility ( ,art1 & ,nature2 yet few w\ld be cont5t !re)1 be+ v desir\s ( all mann] ( revelation2 & if we %\ld n gratify !m1 we %\ld =?) incur _! hatr$ & envy1 :o w\ld )\t d\bt judge o!rwise ( ! matt]1 if !y _h b any exp]i5ce ( our lab\rs4 ,be ?\ !re=e 7c\rte\s ,read]7 cont5t$ ) ?is disc\rse1 t %ews !e ! possibility ( ,art & ,nature2 & dilig5tly seek aft] x 9 ! fe> ( ,god1 & )\t d\bt ?y lab\r %all n be 9 va94 ,( ! ,build+ ( ! ,furnaces4 ,h[ ^? ,furnaces ( ! fir/ & second "p are to be built & made ( ,pott]s ,clay1 & ,/ones2 ,i ne$ n say mu*1 because !re be _m ,books extant1 treat+ ( ?is matt] suffici5tly2 yet ?is caution is to be obs]v$ 9 build+ ( ! ,furnaces1 viz4 t ^? ,furnaces1 9 :i* a v /rong fire is n k9dl$1 ne$ n s /rong walls1 z ^? 9 :i* we di/il1 sublime1 & melt1 ) a mo/ /rong fire4 ,& = :at belongs to sublim+ & di/ill+ ,furnaces2 y may erect !m ( ^? common bricks :i* are made ( ! be/ clay1 & well burnt1 compass+ !m ab\t ) v /rong walls1 t !y may ! long] reta9 ! heat3 or else y w cont9ually h some?+ to d 9 m5d+ !m1 & clos+ _! *9ks1 :i* h9d] ! regim5t ( fire4 ,:]e=e !y mu/ be compass$ ab\t ) iron hoops1 t !y may be durable & n gape4 ,n[ :at conc]ns ! melt+ ,furnaces1 ! a=esaid bricks are n ( use 9 ! build+ ( !m1 because !y n be+ durable melt 9 ! fire2 :]e=e y mu/ make o!r bricks ( a v good e>? t is fix$ 9 ! ,fire1 su* z is t ( crucibles1 c4 ( :i*1 aft]w>ds2 :i* are to be made 9 a braz5 or wood5 m\ld1 & to be burnt1 & x matt]s n :e!r !y be r\nd or squ>e1 a reg>d be+ _h ( ! ,furnace1 t six or eight ( !m make "o c\rse1 or r[4 ,b y ne$ n build ! :ole ,furnace ( ^? /ones1 = x is suffici5t1 if ! place only1 :]e ! coals /ill lye1 be made ( !m1 & ! o!r "p ( ! ,furnace be made ( common bricks4 ,a ,lute = ! erect+ ( ,furnaces4 ,lute may be made div]s wayes = ?is bus9ess2 = m5 prep>e _! ,lute sev]al wayes z !y please4 ,"s mix ) sift$ ,pott]s e>?1 ! beat5 hairs ( ,c[s1 ,ox51 ,h>ts1 or ! *affe ( ,b>ley1 ,t[1 ,flocks1 ,horse dung1 & ! l1 t hold toge!r ! clay1 & prev5t *ops1 to :i* !y add sometimes sift$ s&1 if ! clay be too fat1 beat+ ! mixture toge!r ) wat]1 & br++ x to a j consi/5ce4 ,& ?is is ! be/ mixture1 t is n subject to cleav+1 yet weak1 because 9 l5g? ( "t ! hair & *affe are burnt1 :]e=e ! ,furnace becomes ?9 & weak4 ,_m leave out combu/ible ?+s1 & mix ,pott]s clay1 & s& toge!r1 & temp] !m ) br9e1 = ! mak+ ( _! ,furnaces4 ,& ?is is ! be/ mixture1 because x is n combu/ible z ! o!r is1 nei!r is x subject to crack+1 by reason ( ! salt3 & = ?is purpose1 ! br9e ( fi% & salt fle% do? s]ve1 & is v good1 because ! blood helps ! jo9+ ( !m toge!r3 b if ! ,caput mortuum ( vitriol or ,aqua =tis1 be+ mollify$1 be mix$ ) ,pott]s clay & s&1 y g a bett] way to "w3 = ?is ,lute is n at all subject to crack+1 b fix$ 9 ! fire & p]man5t4 ,) ?is ,lute are ,retorts1 & ,g\rds v well lut$1 & coat$1 also ! jo9ts ( ,retorts1 & ,receiv]s clos$3 ?is be+ mollify$ ) a wet clo? apply$ to x1 may aga9 be sep>at$1 & tak5 (f1 z t also ) :i* salt is mix$3 b ! o!r ,lutes t want salt w n be sep>at$1 by reason :]e( glasses (t5times are brok54 ,:]e=e 9 defect ( ! ,caput mortuum ( ,vitriol1 temp] ! clay & s& ) br9e3 ,b _m mix ! fil+s ( iron1 p[d]$ glass1 fl9ts1 c4 b y ne$ n !m = ! build+ ( ! ,furnaces1 b only = ! coat+ ( c]ta9 glasses us$ = sep>ation1 & di/illation1 because ! fil+s ( iron be+ help$ ) salt1 b9ds1 & jo9s toge!r mo/ /rongly4 ,( ! clos+ ( ! ,jo9ts1 h9d]+ ! evaporation ( subtle ,spirits4 ,! a=esaid ,lute is suffici5t = ! clos+ ( ! ,jo9ts ( ! fir/ ,furnace1 :]e air is n kept f ! ,spirits1 b n ( ! ,vessels ( ! second ,furnace1 :]e mo/ subtle ,spirits are di/ill$1 :i* x _c reta91 p5etrat+ ! same ) ! loss ( ! bett] "p3 :]e=e y mu/ make *oice ( ano!r2 unless ^u ! o!r be+ well dry$1 a mixture made ( quick ,lime1 mo/ subtilly p[d]$1 & ,l9se$-oyl1 besme>$ ov] ) a p5cil1 :i* ! por\s clay attract+ to x1 is =tify$1 s z to be able to reta9 ^? mo/ subtle ,spirits3 b ?is ,lute c h>dly be sep>at$ aga92 because refus+ wat]1 x _c be mollify$2 :]e=e ! clay is to be temp]$ only ) ! :ite ( eggs1 & to be apply$ ) l9n5 cl\ts3 b y mu/ prev5t ! burn+ ( ! l9n51 by reason ( ! extream heat ( ! neck ( ! ,receiv]1 by putt+ betwe5 an iron or /rong glass1 viz4 betwixt ! receiv] & ! retort4 ,! jo9ts also may be clos$ ) oxe bladd]s wet 9 ! :ite ( eggs1 also ) />* temp]$ ) wat]1 if x be sometimes apply$1 be+ sme>$ on pap]4 ,= by ?is means ^? mo/ subtile spirits are easily reta9$1 b n corrosive1 = :i* use ! caput mortum ( aqua =tis is m conv5i5t :i* aft] x is dry$ mu/ be sme>$ ov] ) a mixture made ( l9se$ oyl1 & quick lime4 ,& div]s k9ds ( ^! lutes are _h be+ de/9$ to div]s uses4 ,ano!r ,lute = brok5 ,glasses4 ,x happ5s sometimes t glass vessels1 z receiv]s1 & retorts1 h "s cracks1 b o!rwise are :ole & s\nd2 :i* are great] 9 ^? glasses t d aga9 suff] ! heat ( ! ,fire1 :]e=e at la/ ! glasses are brok51 :i* if y w prev5t1 make a l9im5t or ?9 lute ( l9se$ oyl1 quick lime1 & r$ lead2 :i* be+ sme]$ ov] a l9n5 clo? apply to ! crack1 ^u :i* be+ dry$ apply ano!r3 b if ! crack be v great1 y may apply ?ree or f\r l95 clo?s1 = ! great] safety sake3 z y may apply ! :ites ( egges beat5 toge!r1 ^u ! cracks ) l9n51 & ca/ ^u x quick lime sift$ v f9e1 & press x d[n h>d ) y\r h&3 :i* be+ done1 y may apply ov] !m m l95 cl\ts wet 9 ! :ites ( eggs1 & ca/ ^u !m quick lime aga93 :i* :5 ! lute is well dry$1 reta9es ! spirits1 b soon] subject to ! corrosion ( corrosive spirits ?an ! =m]4 ,note well t quick lime is n to be mix$ ) ! :ite ( eggs1 & s us$ ^u l95 cl\ts1 z ! mann] ( "s is2 because ! :ites ( eggs acquire a h>dness f ! lime be=e !y be unit$1 & !re=e _c /ick1 b l95 cl\ts wet ,fir/ !re) be=e ! quick lime be ca/ ^u !m1 s t ! lime do? n imm$iately t\* ! glass1 be+ apply$ betwixt two l95 clo?s4 ,h[ ^? subtile spirits :5 !y are made1 may be kept t !y evaporate n4 ,^? glasses 9 :i* ^? spirits are kept are = ! mo/ "p /opt ) cork1 or wax1 ^u :i* aft]w>d bladd]s are b\nd3 :i* /opp+ is conv5i5t = "s spirits1 t d n prey ^u cork or wax3 ,= all corrosive spirits1 z ( vitriol1 ,allome1 common salt1 nitre1 c4 corrode cork1 & lixivial spirits1 z t ( h>ts-horn1 t>t>1 salt armoniack1 ur91 w9e1 c4 melt wax1 & p5etrate x4 ,& al?\gh o!r /opples might be made1 :i* might reta9 bo? sorts ( spirits1 yet x w\ld be t$i\s & labori\s to op5 ^? s (t51 & to /op !m aga94 ,:]e=e ,i h f\nd out a fit k9d ( glasses1 viz4 ( su*1 ^: m\?s h di/9ctions1 & are fit to receive _! cov]s2 z x appe>s by ! del9eation4 ,see ! fir/ figure4 ,a4 signifies ! cov]3 ,b4 ! glass conta9+ ! _s4 ,c4 a draw] by ! help :]e( ! spirits are tak5 out ( ! glass1 :5 !re is occasion1 into ! di/9ction 9 ! brim ( ! m\?2 viz4 ( ! glass t conta9s ! _s1 is put quicksilv]1 & ^u ?is is put a cov]2 ?is be+ done1 ! ,m]cury close? ! joynts ( bo? glasses runn+ 9 ! brim1 s t no?+ at all c evaporate3 = ! spirits d n p5etrate ! ,m]cury1 unless !y be v corrosive 7a ?+ to be not$7 :i* !n 9 process ( "t turn ! ,m]cury into wat]1 b v seldom2 & !n ! ,m]cury is to be r5ew$4 ,b we ne$ n give s mu* hon\r to corrosive spirits1 be+ n to be comp>$ to ^? volatile ones1 :i* be+ ab/ract$ f corrosives n prey ^u ,m]cury2 & mu* less ?an ^!1 d lixivial spirits corrode ,m]cury2 & = ! sake ( ^! 7 ^! glasses inv5t$1 by ! help :]e( mo/ subtile spirits are )\t any loss ( _! v]tues1 if y please1 a v long "t pres]v$ & kept4 ,& because :5 !re is occasion ! spirits _c be p\r$ =? by reason ( ! ,m]cury 9 ! brim1 y mu/ get a draw] l to t1 by ! help :]e( w9e is tak5 out ( ! vessel1 b less]1 hav+ a belly ) a little m\? made v accurately4 ,?is be+ let d[n y may take up z mu* z y please1 z is ne$ful2 ! upp] orifice :]e( be+ /opp$ ) ! f+] no?+ drops out2 be+ put into a less] glass is !nce p\r$ =? = y\r use4 ,!n y mu/ aga9 cov] ! rema9d] ( ! _s t is 9 ! glass1 & z (t z is ne$ful take out ) t draw] z mu* z is useful4 ,& ?is is ! be/ way by :i* ! mo/ subtile spirits are reta9$2 :i* also are v well reta9$ 9 ^? glasses1 ^: /oples are ( glass smoo!d ) gr9d+4 ,b ?is is a m co/ly way ( keep+ 9 spirits1 & x is done aft] ?is mann]4 ,h[ glass /opples are to be smoo!d by gr9d+ = ! reta9+ ( spirits 9 _! glass vessels4 ,fir/ ( all ord] ! matt] s t y h glass bottles ( sev]al sorts1 "s great]1 "s less]1 ) /rong necks1 & m\?s1 ) _! glass /opples1 :i* be+ smoo!d by gr9d+ %ut ! orifice ( ! bottle v close3 ,n[ !y are smoo!d ?us4 ,put ! /opples 9 ! turn1 be+ set or fa/n$ 9 "s wood1 br+ x into a r\nd %ape1 !n be+ moi/n$ ) ,smiris1 & wat] mix$ toge!r1 let x be put to ! m\? ( ! bottle1 s z to be turn$ r\nd 9 ! m\? ( ! bottle1 :i* y mu/ (t5 take away f ! /opples be+ fa/5$ to ! turn1 = ! (tn] moi/5+ ( x1 :i* is ) t mixture ( prep>$ ,smiris & wat]1 ) ! help ( a p5cil1 or fea!r2 & t s (t5 & s long1 until ! /opple /op ! m\? ( ! bottle mo/ closely3 :i* be+ done1 y wipe (f ! ,smiris ) a l9t f ! /opples & m\? ( ! bottle1 !n sme] ov] ! /opple ) a l9im5t made ( "s f9e wa%$ e>?1 & wat]1 or oyl1 & aga9 turn x r\nd 9 ! m\? ( ! bottle1 & (t5 sme> x ov] ) ?is fre% mixture1 until ! /opple be mo/ exactly smoo!d1 :i* aft]w>d is to be ty$ to its prop] bottle2 ! same also is to be und]/ood conc]n+ ! re/1 t "o may n be tak5 = an o!r1 c4 ,& t y may n ne$ to take away s mu* f ! /opples1 & bottles1 get "s copp] m\lds made = ! /opples1 :i* /opples mu/ be tak5 :ile/ !y be yet w>m1 s(t1 & new drawn f ! furnace1 t !y may be made ( a j r\ndness1 z also o!r copp] m\lds4 ,:i* mu/ be put into ! m\?s ( ! bottles1 :ile/ !y be yet hot & s(t1 = ! bett] mak+ ( !m r\nd1 :]eby aft]w>ds ! /opple may m easily1 & quickly become fit to /op ! m\?s ( ! bottles v close1 7z = example3 ,a4 is ! /opple1 ,b4 ! glass or bottle7 if ?\ kn[e/ h[ to ord] !m rightly1 !y w quickly & easily fit "o ! o!r4 ,9 defect ( a turn1 proce$ aft] ! foll[+ mann]1 :i* is sl[1 yet safe1 because 9 a turn ! glasses1 (t5times wax+ hot are brok5 by reason ( ! ov] great ha/2 & x is ?us1 make an iron or wood5 receptacle fit to receive ! glass bottle1 :i* be+ cov]$ ab\t ) l951 & put 91 jo9 bo? p>ts ( ! receptacle w>ily & s(tly1 ) ! help ( a screw1 t ! bottle be n brok51 & t t in/rum5t1 or receptacle ( ! bottle be+ fa/5$ to a =m ) ! help ( ! screw1 _c be mov$4 ,aft]w>ds cause t ano!r wood5 in/rum5t be made = ! /opple 7z = example1 ,a4 ! /opple ) its receptacle ,b4 ! bottle ) its receptacle7 t may be sep>at$ 9 ! middle1 & be aga9 reunit$ ) a screw aft] ! putt+ 9 ( ! /opple1 :i* be+ sme]$ ov] ) ! a=esaid mixture ( smiris & wat]1 take ! in/rum5t ) bo? h&s1 & put ! /opple r\nd ab\t ! neck ( ! bottle1 & gr9d x r\nd ^u ! o!r1 z ,w9e ,coop]s are us$ to d 9 smoo?+ ! taps2 & t s long until ! /opple be fit = ! bottle2 !n reit]eate ! same lab\r ) ! e>? tripolis1 until x be compleat$2 & x w /op z well z a /opple made by ! help ( a turn ,see ! second & ?ird ,figures be=e ! f\r? "p4 ,aft] ?is mann] also y mu/ "w ^? great] glass receiv]s ( ! fir/ furnace1 t )\t lut+ !y may be clos$4 ,/opples also ( vials or ,bol!ads = fixation may be wr\ght aft] ?is mann]1 :i* 9 /ead ( lut+ may be put into ! m\?s ( ! vials1 ^u :i* are put caps ( lead2 by :i* means 9 case ( necessity !y may be lift$ up1 viz4 9 case ! spirits by too /rong a fire be /irr$ up & r>ifi$1 by reason ( ! dang] ! glasses are 9 to be brok51 & may aga9 fall d[n into ! m\?s ( ! bottles be+ press$ d[n ) ! lead5 caps1 & s /op close aga94 ,& ?is way ( /opp+ is bett] !n t :i* is done ) cork1 wax1 sulphur1 & o!r ?+s3 because 9 case ! fire be n well gov]n$1 & by consequ5ce an err\r is committ$1 y may pres]ve y\r glasses by lift+ up ( ! /opples1 viz4 :5 ! spirits are too mu* /irr$ up4 ,& al?\gh ?is be a bett] way ( /opp+ ?an ! o!r common way2 yet t :i* foll[s is bett] !n ?is1 :]eby ! spirits are easily reta9$1 ! glasses be+ pres]v$1 & )\t all dang] ( be+ brok54 ,& x is ?us1 viz4 get a glass pipe to be made crook$ accord+ to ! figure set d[n1 into ! belly :]e( is quicksilv] to be put f half an ounce to an ounce1 or !reab\ts1 & let ?is pipe :i* ha? a belly be put into ! vial conta9+ ! matt] to be fix$ 7z = example4 ,a4 ! pipe ) a belly1 ,b4 is ! vial1 & aga9 ,c4 signifies ! a=esaid lead5 cap ) ! neck ( ! vial ,d47 ! jo9ts :]e( aft]w>ds are to be cov]$ ov] ) lute1 & ! vial w nev] be 9 dang] ( be+ brok54 ,see ! f\r? ,figure4 ,^! =esaid ways ( /opp+ are ! be/1 by :i* ! break+s ( glasses are prev5t$1 viz4 :ile/ m5 are 9 an err\r ab\t ! fix+ ( spirits ( salts1 m9]als & metals1 :i* al?\gh !y are fix$ ) great co/s & lab\rs1 yet d n satisfie :at is promis$ & expect$1 because ^? k9ds ( fixations are viol5t & =c$1 & by consequ5ce contr>y to nature3 b 9 ! pr(itable fixation ( spirits1 n s1 :]e we mu/ foll[ ,nature1 & n commit our selves to =tune 9 our lab\rs4 ,= only fools are wont to break _! glasses 9 _! suppos$ t9cture2 b ,philosoph]s n s2 = e viol5t ?+ is an enemy to ,nature2 & all ! op]ations ( ,nature are spontane\s4 ,!y erre !re=e1 & nev] %all come unto _! desir$ end1 :o attempt viol5t fixations4 ,i _c be p]swad$ t bodies dead1 or half dead c be s mix$ toge!r z to multiply3 b ,i c\ld easily believe t ! conjunction ( male & female ( "o & ! same species1 s\nd & n\ri%$ ) s\nd & :olesome meats to be natural1 & to make a spontane\s propagation1 & multiplication ( _! species2 viz4 ( ^? t endure 9 a good1 & adv]se =tune1 9 life1 & dea?2 b ! conjunction ( dead ?+s1 to be dead1 & b>r54 ,d b consid] h[ _m & v>i\s in/rum5ts bo? gold1 silv]1 copp]1 iron1 t91 & lead2 z also e>!n1 glass1 /one1 & o!r vessels ( o!r mat]ials h be5 already inv5t$1 & f\nd out = ! fix+ ( ,m]cury alone ) gold & silv]1 b 9 va91 because !y h no mutual aff9ity4 ,= al?\gh ,m]cury adh]es to metals1 or metals to x1 yet t is n by reason ( any aff9ity = multiplication1 or p]fection sake3 = x appe>s by exp]i5ce t ,m]cury flies away 9 ! fire1 & leaves ! gold1 silv] & o!r metals4 ,:]e x is cle> t !y h no mutual aff9ity requisite = ! multiplication ( metals1 nor is x ev] possible3 ,= !y t h a mutual aff9ity embrace "o ! o!r & abide toge!r = ev]1 al?\gh volatile1 yet nev] leave "o ! o!r1 l gold & ,m]cury1 :5 !y are unit$ toge!r ) ! /ronge/ bond1 s t !y c nev] be sep>at$ al?\gh ) ! /ronge/ fire4 ,:]e=e a great c>e is to be _h 9 ! fixation ( ?+s jo9$ toge!r2 :i* if !y h a mutual aff9ity1 w embrace & reta9 "o ! o!r1 )\t ! help ( any curi\s glasses ) long necks4 ,( :i* ?+s if ?\ art ignorant1 ab/a9 f m$l+ ) !m1 z be+ m hurtful !n pr(itable1 z dayly exp]i5ce bo? m9e own1 & o!rs d witness4 ,b t ?\ may/ ! bett] und]/& :at ?+s h a mutual aff9ity "o ) ! o!r3 att5d a little to :at ,i %all say4 ,is n he to be laugh$ at = 8 folly :o w p\r ra91 or common wat] on gold1 silv]1 & o!r metals to fix !m8 ,see !re=e ! unwise actions ( _m covet\s ,al*ymi/s 9 s h>d a matt]1 t sp5d _! "t 9 trifles1 reap+ accord+ to :at !y h s[$1 & at la/ leave (f _! "w :i* !y h und]tak51 aft] !y h exp5d$ mu* co/1 & sp5t _! lab\r 9 /5*es1 wat*+s1 & c>es4 ,= ,i h (t5times se5 ^?1 t al?\gh !y h n *os5 common wat] = _! m5/ruum1 yet h made *oice ( ,may-dew1 sn[ or ra9 ga!r$ 9 ,m>*1 & wat] di/ill$ out ( ,no/ock1 or excrem5t ( ,/>s2 vegetables & animals = _! solv5t1 9 :i* !y h lo/ _! lab\r4 ,= z ! radical union ( ! a=esaid ?+s ) metals is impossible3 s nev] is any good to be produc$ f !nce1 by reason ( _! diff]5ce4 ,& su* may des]v$ly be comp>$ to ^?1 :o asc5d+ a v high ladd] t ha? _m /eps1 doe pres5tly endeav\r to fly f ! l[]mo/ to ! upp]mo/2 :i* is a ?+ impossible3 s nei!r c !re be any conjunction ( ?+s t d s mu* diff]4 ,b z any "o may easily asc5d ! highe/ /ep by degrees1 s also any "o may 7:i* yet he ne$ n d7 jo9 toge!r extreams1 by add+ fir/ a ?+ t is mo/ ne> to "o ( ! extreams1 & !n to ?is ano!r next to x1 & s by consequ5ce1 until y come to ! o!r extream1 :i* is a ?+ t requires a v long "t1 & is a "w )\t pr(it4 ,& if ?+s be jo9$ toge!r t h ! next aff9ity1 ! "o w be delight$ 9 ! o!r1 & ! "o w embrace ! o!r1 w ov]come1 & reta9 x4 ,z = example1 !re is a c]ta9 salt1 & t only1 t c coagulate1 & turn into a body l to x self1 ev5 common wat]1 :i* c be fix$ 9 a v little "t1 )1 & by "o only c]ta9 m9]al1 :i* is v volatile4 ,m9]als also may be fix$ by metals1 & metals1 7a ?+ :i* ,i nev] yet try$7 by a c]ta9 ?+ m excell5t ?an metals1 )\t all d\bt4 ,b !re=e x is ne$ful 9 ! fixation ( m9]als to beg9 ) ! coagulation ( wat]1 :]eby x is turn$ into salt2 & ?is aft]w>d into a m9]al2 :i* w\ld be too t$i\s2 b x is suffici5t to beg9 9 ?+s mo/ ne>1 9 :i* nature ha? begun to op]ate1 b ha? left imp]fect2 = !n !re is hope ( ga91 if contr>y ?+s are n jo9$ toge!r1 else n4 ,behold h[ ready ,nature is at h& to help any ?+ t is adm9i/r$ to x1 :i* x c help3 z = example1 make salt ( calc9$ ,t>t> by ! help ( solution & coagulation 7b d n take t = x1 ( :i* a little be=e m5tion ha? be5 made1 :i* is f> bett] ?an salt ( ,t>t>7 ( :i* aft] x is calc9$1 obs]ve ! weight2 ^u :i* aft]w>ds p\r half ! weight ( mo/ pure ra9 wat]2 di/ill$ to avoid ! suspition ( impurity2 !n draw (f ! wat] g5tly 9 ,balneo1 or ,s&1 :i* aga9 p\r ^u ! rema9+ salt ( ,t>t>1 & aga9 draw x (f2 ?is d s (t5 z is ne$ful1 until all ! wat] be consum$4 ,:i* be+ done1 take out ! salt1 & weigh x1 be+ fir/ made r$ hot 9 ! ,fire1 & ?\ %alt f9d x to be increas$ 9 weight1 :i* increase came f ! wat]1 & n else:]e4 ,note well t ! cohobation ( ! wat] is to be reit]at$ (t5 ^u ! salt ( ,t>t>4 ,obs]ve1 t by ?is means1 ! wat] is conv]tible into salt by ,art1 c4 ,& if ?\ do/ n believe ! conv]sion ( ?+s mat]ial & corporeal1 h[ wilt ?\ believe ! conv]sion ( ?+s immat]ial1 z ( ! ,sun1 & ,fire into a mat]ial fix$ sub/ance2 ( :i* ?+1 some?+ %all be treat$ 9 our ,treatise ( ,aurum potabile1 & m at l>ge aft]w>ds 9 a ,treatise ,de ,g5]atione ,metallorum1 if ,god p]mit3 ,= y mu/ "k t ! circulation ( ! ,elem5ts1 & ?+s elem5tat$1 viz4 h[ "o is conv]t$ into ano!r2 & h[ !y n\ri% & *]i% "o ! o!r3 z = example1 ! ,e>? yields ,wat]1 ! ,wat] ,air1 ! ,air ,fire1 & ! ,fire aga9 ,e>?2 :i* if x be pure1 yields pure ,e>?4 ,b t ?\ mai/ und]/& aright h[ any ?+ to be fix$1 may be reta9$ by ano!r1 by reason ( aff9ity1 obs]ve ! foll[+ example4 ,! ,husb&man ca/+ se$ into ! ,e>? = to multiply1 do? n *oose any ,e>?1 b t :i* is conv5i5t = multiplication1 viz4 an ,e>? t is nei!r too dry1 nor too moi/2 = ! se$ ca/ 9 s& _c gr[1 b is lo/3 ,= :atsoev] is to be pres]v$1 is to be pres]v$ by an equal temp]2 :i*1 by h[ mu* x is m equal or l1 s mu* ! m p]fect sub/ance x do? produce4 ,humidity !re=e be+ necess>ily requisite = ! gr[? ( vegetables1 )\t :i*1 !y c nei!r gr[1 nor multiply1 b ! se$ be+ ca/ into moi/ s&1 & ! ,rayes ( ! ,sun act+ ^u ! s&1 & sudd5ly consum+ ! humidity !re(1 :5ce foll[s ! burn+ up ( ! se$ 9 ! dry s&1 because !re 0 no aff9ity betwixt ! wat]1 & s&2 )\t :i*1 ! wat] c\ld n be reta9$ by ! s&1 & consequ5tly1 ! se$ depriv$ ( its nutrim5t2 x foll[s necess>ily1 t "s m$ium be requir$1 or bond jo9+ & b9d+ ! ra91 & s&2 viz4 salt1 by ! help :]e(1 ! ra9 wat] is reta9$ by ! s&1 t x be n s easily consum$ by ! heat ( ! sun4 ,! s& !re=e reta9s ! salt1 & ! salt1 ! ra9 wat] = ! nutrition ( ! bud3 b e salt is n conv5i5t = ?is bus9ess2 = al?\gh ,*ri/ sai?1 ,luk4 ,*ap4 #ad1 ,v]se ! la/1 t e>? )\t salt is b>r52 yet any common salt is n to be und]/ood !reby3 ,see m de ,natura ,salium4 = "s salts1 z common salt1 salt ( ,vitriol1 ,allome1 c4 d n only n d good1 b d hurt to ,vegetables1 h9d]+ by reason ( _! dryness _! gr[? & increase4 ,n[ lixivial salts promote !m1 t :i* ,c\ntry-m5 d bett] und]/&1 ?an our suppos$ ,philosoph]s3 = !y "k h[ to help _! b>r5 gr\nd ) ! excrem5ts ( ,animals2 :i* are no?+ else b a lixivial salt mix$ ) ,sulphur1 mak+ ! e>? fat & f]tile4 ,& by ?is means a vehiculum 7r a bond7 is adm9i/r$ to ! ra9 wat]1 t x may ! less be consum$ by ! heat ( ! ,sun4 ,moreov]1 all se$ 7consi/+ 9 a lixivial salt & sulphur7 loves its l1 f :5ce x borr[s its ,nutrim5t1 :i* is obs]v$ b by a few ,le>n$ or ,unle>n$4 ,husb&-,m5 may well be excus$ ( _! ignorance1 because !y "w only out ( ,use & ,cu/ome4 ,b o!rs t be> ! ,title ( ,le>n+ n s2 ^: ,duty x is to ,r5d] a reason ( ,g]m9ation1 :o may des]v$ly be ,a%am$ ( _! ,ignorance1 be+ less kn[+ ?an ,husb&-,m54 ,x is manife/1 t ,dung makes ! ,e>? ,fruitful2 b h[1 & = :at reason1 n s2 b if x did want nitr\s salt1 x w\ld nei!r make x ,f]tile1 nor promote ,g]m9ation3 = x is n unkn[n1 t ,nitre is made out ( ! excrem5ts ( ,animals4 ,! goodness !re=e ( ! dung consi/s only 9 ! lixivial salt conta9$ 9 x1 & n 9 ! /raw4 ,b y w ask p]haps1 :y do? n any o!r salt help ,g]m9ation8 ,:y is ! salt ( dung requir$ to ,g]m9ation1 & no o!r8 ,we h already answ]$ t1 l are help$ ) l2 & contr>ies are de/roy$ by contr>ies3 ,= exp]i5ce do? te/ify1 t e se$ consi/s 9 a lixivial salt & sulphur1 & n 9 any acid salt2 :]e=e also x do? desire & embrace its l4 ,let him !re=e1 t w n believe x1 make tryal ( ! di/illation ( ! se$ ( any vegetable2 ( :i*1 let him =ce ov] a p\nd by a retort2 & he %all see by exp]i5ce1 t n an acid _s1 b a flegm toge!r ) pl5ty ( oyl1 & volatile salt :it5+ ! :ole ,receiv]1 comes ov]2 be+ t :i* no root or /alk c d3 = ! *iefe/ v]tue1 od\r1 & ta/ ( vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als is f\nd 9 ! se$1 9 :i* ?+ provid5t ,nature ha? done v well1 :ile/ %e attributes ! *iefe/ faculties to ! se$1 be+ m obnoxi\s to injuries !n ! re/1 :i* is also pres]v$1 n\ri%$2 & *]i%$ by its l4 ,n[ ?is disc\rse :i* might o!rwise h be5 omitt$1 0 !re=e appo9t$1 t ! cause ( ! g]m9ation ( vegetables might be made ! m manife/2 & t :at ?+s h be5 spok5 ( ! attraction1 & fixation ( all ?+s might ! bett] be und]/ood4 ,! g]m9ation !re=e1 & multiplication ( bo? m9]als1 vegetables & animals mu/ be spontane\s1 & n =c$1 z is t b>r5 & fru/rane\s ( ! false ,*ymi/s1 because pret]natural4 ,:]e=e :5 y fix any ?+ be cauti\s 9 ! add+ ( any ?+ t %\ld reta9 x1 ) :i* no?+ c be fix$4 ,fire inde$ do? always d its (fice2 b x kn[s n h[ to help any pret]natural ?+2 :i* x do? :olly de/roy1 aga9/ :i* no?+ c be preval5t1 unless x be rightly orda9$ accord+ to ,nature4 ,& ?us mu* is spok5 = in/ruction sake1 to !e t int5de/ to fix any ?+1 le/ o!rwise ?\ lose/ ?y lab\r4 ,( ! mak+ ( ! be/ crucibles4 ,! be/ crucibles t are requisite = ! f\r? furnace1 n be+ f\nd 9 e place1 ,i ?\ght x wor? :ile to set d[n ! mann] ( mak+ !m3 = ,i am n ignorant h[ (t5times _m = want ( ^! are con/ra9$ to be cont5t ) ^? t are useless1 & truly ) great loss ( metals1 :ile/ ! crucibles are brok5 9 ! fire1 & consequ5tly ) a t$i\sness 9 draw+ !m out ( ! a%es4 ,*ymi/s h be5 9 a great err\r a long "t1 & n only !y b also goldsmi?s1 & !y t sep>ate metals1 z also o!rs t ne$ ! help ( crucibles1 :o p]swade !mselves t ! be/ e>? t is fit to make ! be/ crucibles is to be f\nd no :]e b 9 ,hassia2 & !re=e ) great *>ges h caus$ t ,gibs5sian crucibles be br\ght ov]2 n consid]+ t almo/ 9 e place 9 ,g]many su* e>? is to be f\nd1 :i* inde$ is a v great folly ( m51 proce$+ f ! n kn[+ ( good e>? :i* is to be f\nd almo/ e :]e4 ,i d n d5y b t ! e>? ( ,hassia is v good = crucibles1 tyles1 retorts1 & o!r vessels :i* are to be set 9 a v great ,fire1 = :i* cause also is comm5d$ ,gibs5sian1 & ,waldburg5sian crucibles4 ,a few ye>s s9ce "s h made _! crucibles1 & o!r vessels t w endure ! fire well1 ( e>? br\ght out ( ,engl&1 & ,france into ,holl&1 :i* h reta9$ metals v well 9 ! fire1 b n salts1 because !y are too por\s & n s compact z ^? ( ,hassia1 :]e=e ^? ( ,hassia are /ill pref]r$ be=e o!rs1 reta9+ bett]1 metals1 & salts4 ,b al?\gh ?is e>? be br\ght f !nce to o!r places1 yet su* /rong crucibles c\ld n be made !re(1 ! cause :]e( be+ n ! con/itution ( ! air1 & place to ,:i* "s h falsely imput$ x1 b an error 9 ! mak+ & burn+ ( !m4 ,= 9 ,hassia !re is a great abundance ( wood1 ( :i* !re is no sp>+ 9 ! burn+ ! crucibles ev5 to a /ony h>dness1 :i* c\ld n be done by a smal ,fire ( turffes4 ,! l err\r is committ$ ab\t /one pots1 & o!r vessels :i* are made at ,fre*emium & ,siburgus1 & o!r places ne> ,col51 :i* are c>ry$ almo/ ?r\gh all ,europe1 ! goodness :]e( is ascrib$ only to ! e>?1 & n to ! mak+4 ,b n[ exp]i5ce ha? taught u t any good e>? do? become /ony 9 a viol5t fire1 )\t respect ( ! place :]e x is tak54 ,:]e=e x is v probable1 be+ a ?+ possible1 t su* vessels are made else:]e3 = e e>? be+ burnt reta9+ a :ite col\r1 viz4 ) an indiff]5t ,fire1 makes pots1 & crucibles por\s1 b ) a /rong]1 & ) a long] delay1 compact l glass1 especially if common salt be ca/ 9 a pl5tiful mann] ^u !m1 be+ burnt ) a v /rong fire1 because x addes to !m be+ v well burnt )9 an ext]nal glasy smoo?ness1 by :i* means !y w be ! bett] able to reta9 spirits 9 ! ,fire4 ,:]e=e let no man d\bt conc]n+ ! mak+ ! =esaid vessels ( any o!r e>? t is :ite 9 burn+1 ) ! help ( a v /rong ,fire3 :i* by h[ mu* ! great] :it5ess x gets 9 burn+1 by s mu* ! bett] & excell5t pots x makes2 & see+ !re is a great diff]5ce ( mak+ crucibles to be set 9 ! ,fire1 & ( /one pots reta9+ liquid ?+s1 ,i %all %ew ! mann] ( mak+ bo?1 viz4 ( /one pots belong+ to ! fir/ & second furnace1 & ( crucibles to ! f\r?1 & ?us x is4 ,he t w try ! goodness ( :ite & pure e>?1 viz4 :e!r x gr[s /ony 9 ! fire1 let him ca/ a peice ( crude e>? ( ! bigness ( a h5s egge into a v /rong ,fire1 obs]v+ :e!r x do? quickly or sl[ly cleave & break 9 pieces2 :i* if x do? n cleave & become p[d]1 al?\gh x may h "s cracks1 is good e>?1 & fit = burn+1 if s be ! mixture be well made1 9 :i* lys ! art4 ,! e>? t is to be burnt1 = pots1 receiv]s1 & bottles1 ne$s no o!r prep>ation !n t = bricks1 :i* because = ! mo/ "p x is too fat1 y mu/ mix ) x clean sift$ fusible s&1 tread x ) y\r feet1 & knead x ) y\r h&s be=e vessels be made !re(2 :i* be+ made are to be dry$ 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun1 or 9 "s o!r w>m place2 & be+ dry$ are to be burnt 9 a v /rong ,fire = ! space ( tw5ty f\r or ?irty h\rs1 on :i* 9 ! mean "t y may ca/ salt if y please1 :i* be+ ?us burnt d l glass reta9 easily all liquid ?+s4 ,b let him t makes crucibles1 tyles1 bricks & o!r vessels appo9t$ = a v /rong ,fire1 use m dilig5ce 9 ! mak+ ( !m4 ,& truly fir/ he mu/ beat v small ) a wood5 hamm]1 ! e>? be+ dry$ well 9 ! ,sun1 or else:]e1 & be+ beat5 se>se x ?r\gh a great se>se1 & to "o "p ( ! sift$ e>? mix two1 ?ree1 or f\r p>ts 7! fatness ( ! e>? be+ consid]$7 ( ! e>? burnt 9 a pott]s furnace1 & p[d]$1 :i* be+ mix$ ) a suffici5t quantity ( wat] he mu/ tread ) 8 feet1 & aft]w>ds knead ) 8 h&s1 & ! e>? w be prep>$ = ! mak+ ( vessels1 & :5 he makes crucibles & te/s1 let him provide = wood5 m\lds bo? great] & small]1 made 9 a turn1 by ! help :]e( !y may be made1 = ! a=esaid vessels _c be =m$ by ! usual art ( ! pott]s2 because ! matt] ( !m mu/ be v lean1 appo9t$ = a mo/ /rong fire2 :]e=e commonly !y are made by ! help ( m\lds aft] ! foll[+ mann]4 ,let a piece ( ! prep>$ e>? be apply$ ) y\r h&s to ! m\ld1 :i* y mu/ hold 9 "o h&1 apply+ & fitt+ ! e>? !reto ) ! o!r1 or hold x ) y\r legs1 t ! e>? may be apply$ ) bo? y\r h&s4 ,also y mu/ fir/ rub ! m\ld v well ) clean sift$ s&1 = else ! e>? w s /ick to ! wood5 m\ld1 t a crucible c sc>ce be tak5 (f )\t dang]1 :i* be+ done1 x is fur!r fitt$ by /rik+ x ) a wood5 in/rum5t smoo!d = ! purpose1 by :i* means ! crucible lyes v exactly ^u ! m\ld1 = by ?is means crucibles are made v /rong2 :i* be+ done also let ! crucible be tak5 (f1 & set ^u a bo>d1 & be dry$1 fir/ 9 ! air1 !n by ! heat ( ! fire1 or sun1 & !n be burn$ 9 ! fir/ *amb] ( our f\r? furnace1 or 9 a pott]s furnace4 ,& if y int5d only to melt metals & n salts1 y ne$ n burn ! crucibles if !y be well1 & exactly made4 ,n[ ?is caution is to be obs]v$ 9 melt+ by ! help ( crucibles n burnt1 t y mu/ give fire above by little & little1 = fe> ( break+ ! crucibles feel+ a sudda9 heat4 ,n[ t !y may be made equal 9 /r5g?1 weight1 & ?ickness1 y mu/ weigh "o crucible rightly made by ! help ( ! m\ld 9 "o scale1 & a piece ( ! prep>$ e>?1 :i* is to be put into ! o!r scale1 & if !y be equal 9 weight1 take out t piece1 & put 9 ano!r2 & ?is d s (t51 till y be come to ! numb] ( ! crucibles :i* y w\ld h made3 ,by ?is means !y are made equal1 & y ne$ n cut (f any ov]plus ( ! e>? :5 x is fitt$ to ! m\ld1 because all are made equal1 by reason ( ! equal weight ( ! matt] ( ea* ( !m1 & ! "w is soon] done !n o!rwise4 ,?is inde$ is ! be/ way b t$i\s & labori\s1 :]e=e consid]+ ! matt] a little m s]i\sly1 ,i f\nd at la/ t ! foll[+ way is f> bett] ?an ! =m]3 :]eby n only /rong] crucibles are made1 b also m 9 "o h\r1 !n 9 t =m] common way 9 ?ree or f\r4 ,:]e fir/1 ! m\ld is made ( latt5 7on :i* ,i advise y to apply ! e>?7 signifi$ by ! lett] ,a4 viz4 t be+ ! be/1 :i* is made by ! help ( fusion4 ,!n ! c\nt]-m\ld answ]+ ?is1 signifi$ by ! lett] ,b4 yet s t t d n ent] too deep into ?is1 n t\*+ ! bottom by ! di/ance at lea/ ( "o f+]s bread?2 b 9 great] crucibles a great] ?ickness ( ! bottom is requir$1 z ! practise w tea* !e4 ,let him !re=e t is mak+ crucibles apply ! e>? to ! m\ld1 z ha? be5 above said 9 ! ,fir/ mann]1 :i* be+ done1 let him aga9 take (f ! crucible t is =m$ or ca/1 & set x 9 ! air to be dry$4 ,!n hav+ ,fir/ made a suffici5t numb] ( crucibles1 let him make ! m\ld clean f ! e>? or s&1 & annoynt x ) grease1 or oyl ,olive tak5 up ) a sponge1 z also ! c\nt]-m\ld1 into :i* let him put ! crucible be+ half made & dry$1 & into ?is ! m\ld1 :i* he mu/ /rike above twice or twice or ?rice ) a heavy wood5 mallet1 t ! e>? may be rightly1 & exactly apply$ to ! m\ld2 :i* be+ done let him take (f ! m\ld1 & turn ! c\nt]m\ld toge!r ) ! crucible1 :i* let him knock a little aga9/ ! =m 7:]e ! crucibles are made7 & let him take 9 8 h& ! crucible fall+ f !nce2 :i* he mu/ aft]w>ds dry & burn1 z ha? be5 above said 9 ! ,fir/ mann]4 ,& by ?is way are made ! be/1 & ! be/ proportion$ crucibles1 ,fix$ & smoo?1 n only = melt+ ( metals1 b also = m9]als & salts2 ! l to :i* ,i nev] yet saw1 z be+ )\t all dang]1 if s be rightly made ( ! be/ e>?4 ,& t !y may be made equal 9 weight & /r5g?1 !y mu/ be weigh$ z be=e ha? be5 said1 ,& ?is lab\r is easie & pleasant1 :5 !y are made ) ones own h&1 & t great] or less] at pleasure4 ,aft] ! same mann] also are made te/s viz4 by ! help ( ! l k9d ( m\lds1 :i* mu/ n be long b pla9 l %ells z appe>s by ! annex$ ,figure1 ,a4 & ,b4 ,n only te/s b also cuples are made by ! help ( ^! m\lds4 ,see ! fif? & six? ,figures4 ,n[ te/s are made m easily ?is way !n crucibles1 because ! e>? only is weigh$1 & be+ h&l$ ) ! h&s is put into ! c\nt]-m\ld1 :i* !n y mu/ ) ! upp]-"p press h>d2 t x may be made con=mable to ! m\ld1 viz4 pla91 n long1 t :i* may easily !re=e be made2 & = ?is cause ^? crucibles are easily aga9 tak5 out1 viz4 if ! m\ld be turn$1 or ! c\nt]-m\ld be a little knock$ aga9/ ! sides ( ! =m4 ,& if ! e>? be beat5 9 too fa/ t x goes out at ! sides1 y mu/ cut x (f ) a knife1 or else ! crucible1 or te/ is h>dly tak5 out1 /ick+ to ! brims1 :i* practise w tea* !e4 ,= all ?+s _c be s accurately demon/rat$ by a p54 ,& take ?is = a caution1 t ?\ d n make ?y te/s & crucibles ( e>? t is too s(t1 b ( t :i* is half dry1 o!rwise !y are h>dly tak5 out ( ! m\lds2 = t is m easily & rightly apply$ to ! m\ld4 ,& if ?\ proce$ rightly accord+ to ! prescript1 sc>ce "o crucible ( a hundr$ w be lo/4 ,?is also is to be obs]v$1 t ! sup]flu\s e>? :i* is cut (f mu/ n be mix$ aga9 ) ! mass = crucibles1 because x is spoyl$ ) ! fat1 or oyl t is sme>$ ov] ! m\lds1 & !re=e _c be s well mix$ aga91 & be+ burnt cleaves1 = :i* cause bad crucibles are made4 ,:]e=e x is to be kept ap>t = m5d+ ( furnaces t are spoil$ ) an extraord9>y heat ( ! ,fire2 or = cov]s ( crucibles t are to be made by ! help ( ! h&s only1 or ( m\lds1 :i* we _c want1 if we w\ld "w all ?+s exactly4 ,n[ = tyles1 & o!r vessels t s]ve = di/illation1 & melt+1 !y are made by ! help ( wood5 m\lds aft] ?is mann]4 ,let ! m\ld be made exactly l to ! tyles1 & o!r vessels1 !n cut (f leaves f ! e>? be+ v well prep>$1 ) a copp] wi] ^u two equal tables ( wood1 & !n a piece ( ! e>? is to be laid ) a knife ^u ! m\ld1 t x may !re get "s h>dness2 :i* aft]w>d is to be tak5 away1 dry$ well1 & burnt4 ,& if any ?+ fur!r is to be done1 viz4 by cutt+ (f1 or add+1 x mu/ be done by e>? half dry$1 or a little h>d5$4 ,= by ?is means any "o may get = himself e>!n vessels t are necess>y1 )\t mu* co/ or pa9s = c]ta9ty sake4 ,= ^? t are sold1 are neglig5tly made1 9 :i* (t5times 9 ! dry+1 ! cracks :i* are made1 are fill$ up ) "s e>!n l9im5t1 be=e !y are burnt1 :i* !re=e are n durable 9 ! fire1 b are brok51 & t (t5times n )\t great loss ( ! metal1 :i* is aga9 to be ga!r$ out ( ! a%es by ! help ( a t$i\s wa%+4 ,x is bett] !re=e to "w ^? vessels ) ones own h& = c]ta9ty sake4 ,= n all & e crucible c alwaies & e :]e be made equal1 & be ( a l durabl5ess 9 ! ,fire1 ?\gh !y are made mo/ dilig5tly3 & !re=e a consid]ation be+ _h ( _! goodness1 !y may be us$ = div]s uses1 & ! bett] may be us$ 9 ! melt+ ( ! bett] metals4 ,b let no man p]swade himself t all ^! c indiff]5tly hold 9 ! ,fire1 al?\gh !y be ! be/ ( all1 h[ _m soev] y make2 = ,i nev] yet saw any e>? :i* c\ld hold li?>ge 9 ! ,fire & salt ( ,t>t>1 because ! be/ t ev] ,i saw is n free f p5etration ( !m1 :i* is ! greate/ imp$im5t ( "s pr(itable op]ations1 :i* !re=e are omitt$4 ,& let ?is :i* ha? be5 spok51 suffice conc]n+ ! mak+ ( crucibles3 let e "o !re=e t ha? a c>e ( 8 bus9ess1 use bett] dilig5ce = ! "t to come 9 ! mak+ crucibles = m c]ta9ty sake1 & he w n rep5t ( 8 lab\r4 ,n[ h[ ,te/s & ,cuples may be exactly apply$ to ! a=esaid ,molds1 is n my "w at ?is "t to %ew1 because _m ye>s s9ce x ha? be5 done by o!rs2 especially1 by t mo/ +5i\s ,man1 ,laz>us ,erck]1 ^: ,writ+s conc]n+ ! mann] ( mak+ ( ,te/s & ,cuples ,i _c m5d1 to :i* ,au?ors ,i ref] ! ,read]1 :]e he %all f9d suffici5t ,in/ruction & ,in=mation conc]n+ ?is matt]4 ,b !re are also o!r ,te/s1 ( :i* ,i %all say no?+ 9 ?is place1 b else:]e happily ,i may1 by ! help :]e(1 lead is bett]$ 9 tryal if x be sometimes melt$ aga94 ,( ! vitrification ( ,e>!n ,vessels belong+ to ! fir/ & second ,furnace4 ,9 ! defect ( glass ,in/rum5ts belong+ to our fir/ ,furnace1 y may make su* z are v useful1 ( ! be/ ,e>?1 :i* be+ well glaz$1 or d\ble glaz$1 are sometimes bett] ?an old ,glass2 especially1 ^? t are made ( ,e>? t d n dr9k up ! _s1 su* z is f\nd almo/ e :]e1 :i* becomes /ony be+ burnt3 ,n[ ! ,art ( burn+ ha? n hi!rto be5 s well kn[n1 ( :i* some?+ ha? be5 said already1 :]e ! ,e>? be+ burnt ) a v /rong fire1 is made s compact1 z t x becomes h>d & solid z a /one4 ,! ,pott]s ,furnaces be+ too weak = ?is /rong burn+1 !re is requir$ a peculi> ,furnace = ?is ,"w2 9 :i*1 ! /ronge/ fire = ! burn+ ( !m may be made3 ,b because no body ?9ks to build su* an "o1 only = "s few ,vessels n wor? ! sp5d+ ( co/s & lab\rs3 !re is yet ano!r way ( vitrify+ ( any sort ( ,e>? 7r$ ,clay only except$7 n to be slight$ if well done2 especially1 if ! matt] vitrify+ :5 x is cold aft] ! burn+ is end$1 do? n cleave & *op1 & x is n hurt by corrosive spirits z ! glass made ( lead1 reta9+ spirits1 z well subtle z corrosive1 z t :ite vitrification ( ! ,italians & ,holl&]s3 y mu/ !re=e 9 defect ( a fitt+ ,furnace1 :]e9 ,vessels be+ burnt become /ony1 make !m ( ! be/ ,e>?1 & glaze !m ) ! be/ ,glass ( ,t91 b n ( ,lead2 & by h[ mu* ! m ! calx ( ,t9 goes into ! vitrify+ mixture1 s mu* ! bett] is x made2 = ,t9 be+ r$uc$ into a calx ) ,lead1 ha? no m aff9ity ) corrosive spirits2 :]e=e x is m fit = vitrification4 ,b he t w n be at s mu* co/s1 let him vitrify ) ,v5ice ,glass p[d]$1 :i* vitrification also is n to be slight$1 requir+ a v great heat = ! burn+1 & !re=e fl[+ ) great difficulty 9 ^! common ,pott]s ,furnaces2 :]e=e y mu/ mix "s ,borax ) ! ,glass1 t x may fl[ s mu* ! m easily 9 ! ,pott]s ,furnace2 else y mu/ p\r ^u ! e>!n ,vessels be+ burnt1 ,wat] mixt ) ,glass1 s t x ! ,glass may /ick to !m e :]e exactly1 :i* aft]w>ds be+ well dry$1 %all be ga!r$ toge!r into "o heap artificially1 le/ !y take up too great a space1 l e>!n ,di%es t are to be burnt1 & aft]w>ds compass !m r\nd ab\t e :]e ) burnt ,bricks1 an hole be+ left op5 above = ! ca/+ 9 ( coals1 yet s1 t ! ,bricks be di/ant f ! ,vessels ! bread? ( an h&1 :]eby ! coals be+ ca/ 9 above1 may ! m freely g r\nd ab\t d[n to ! bottom2 :i* space be+ fill$ ) dry coals1 y mu/ put ^u !m o!r liv+ coals1 t ! fire be+ k9dl$ above1 may by little & little burn d[nw>d & p]=m its "w2 :i* be+ s done1 ! ,vessels w be out ( all dang]1 if s be !y are all well dry$4 ,! fire be+ k9dl$ & burn+1 y mu/ cov] ! hole ) /ones1 until ! fire ( its own accord be ext+ui%t2 ! coals be+ sp5t & ! vessels become cold4 ,n4 ,b4 ,n[ if !re be a great heap ( vessels1 y mu/ fir/1 ! coals be+ burnt1 add fre% coals once m2 = else ! vessels be+ plac$ 9 ! middle1 _c be suffici5tly burnt1 nor ! glass suffici5tly fl[2 :]e=e caution is requir$ 9 ! gov]n+ ( ! fire 9 ?is mann]1 :]e1 if all ?+s are rightly done1 ! vessels are bett] & m truly burnt & vitrify$ ?an 9 any common ,pott]s ,furnace :atsoev]2 yet ) great] dang] to ! vessels ?an 9 a ,pott]s ,furnace compass$ ab\t ) walls4 ,b let him t burns crucibles & o!r small] vessels1 burn !m 9 our melt+ or di/ill+ ,furnace1 be+ cov]$ ) coals1 giv+ ,fire fir/ above1 = s ,i my self 0 wont hi!rto to burn all my crucibles1 & burn & glaze all o!r di/ill+ vessels2 & ?is 9 defect ( fitt+ ,furnaces is ! be/ way ( burn+ & vitrify+1 :]e 9 ?ree or f\r h\rs space1 ! vessels are exactly burnt & vitrify$4 ,n[ ! e>? t is to be burnt quickly1 mu/ be ! be/1 & durable 9 ! ,fire1 = fe> ( break+ ( "s ( ! vessels4 ,let him !re=e 9 ?is case = security sake1 use our f\r? ,furnace1 :o ha? built x ) 8 *amb]s1 9 ! fir/ :]]e( he may burn & vitrify )\t any dang]4 ,b t =esaid way ( burn+ & vitrify+1 is n to be slight$2 :]e=e ,i w\ld h !e be admoni%$ to be cauti\s 9 giv+ ( ,fire1 t y give no m or less ?an y %\ld1 le/ aft]w>ds y impute ! cause ( y\r err\r committ$1 to me1 :il/ ! vessels are broke z if ,i _h n wrote ! ,tru?1 b to ?y self t erre/1 & mu/ = ! future be m dilig5t1 & cauti\s 9 ?is "w4 ,i "k o!r vitrifications ( div]s col\rs hi!rto unkn[n1 & inde$ mo/ secret1 n to be communicat$ to e "o indiff]5tly3 b he t kn[s h[ to r$uce metals into a true glass1 reta9+ ! col\r ( its metal1 is inde$ ! inv5tor ( a v great secret2 to :om1 if he consid] ! matt] m pr(\ndly1 & ex]cise himself !re91 a ,gate is op51 ) ! bless+ ( ,god1 to a great] light4 ,!re are also o!r vitrifications1 ) :i* ! e>? be+ cov]$ do? appe>1 z if x 7 adorn$ ) ,gems2 b because x is n our purpose n[ to treat ( su* k9ds1 ,i %all make an end ( vitrifications1 "o only except$1 :i* ,i %all communicate = ! sake ( ! ,sick1 & ,physitians2 & x is ?is3 ,make little e>!n ,cups v smoo? & :ite ( ! be/ e>? be+ burnt3 !n make ! foll[+ glasse to fl[ 9 a v /rong crucible1 9 :i* dip "o cup aft] ano!r1 be+ held ) tongs1 & fir/ made r$ hot 9 "s little ,furnace1 lett+ !m lye cov]$ !re9 = a :ile1 t ! e>? may ! bett] attract ! glass2 :i* be+ done1 let !m be tak5 out1 & be set aga9 into ! =esaid collat]al ,furnace1 :]e !y 7 be=e made r$ hot1 :5 "o is tak5 out1 dip ano!r 9 ! molt5 glass 9 its place1 :i* also is aga9 to be set z ! fir/ into ! a=esaid ,furnace2 & ?is is to be reit]at$ s (t51 until all ! pots be cov]$ ov] ) glass3 all :i* be+ done1 ! ,furnace is to be %ut close e :]e1 t ! w9d ent] n into x1 & s x is to be left until x become cold ( x self1 & ! glass cov]+ ov] ! cups rema9 intire1 :i* o!rwise _c be if ! cups be set 9 a cold place2 n[ ! glass is made aft] ?is mann]4 ,take ( crude ,antimony two p>ts1 ( pure ,nitre "o "p2 gr9d !m well be+ mixt toge!r1 k9dle ! mixture be+ put into a crucible ) a r$ hot iron1 & ! ,sulphur ( ,antimony w be burnt toge!r ) ! ,nitre1 a mass ( a br[n col\r be+ left beh9d1 :i* y mu/ take out :ile x is hot ) a spatle t x may cool1 :i* aft]w>ds be+ melt$ 9 ano!r /rong crucible = ! space ( half an h\r1 or an h\r1 makes t glass ) :i* ! a=esaid cups ) _! cov]s are cov]$ ov]4 ,( ! use ( ! a=esaid ,cups4 ,!re is no "o t c d5y t ,antimony is ! mo/ excell5t ( all vomitives1 :]e=e1 s _m & s v>i\s prep>ations h be5 inv5t$ by ,physitians = ! tak+ away ( ! malignity !re(2 :]e( ,i h %ew$ "s1 toge!r ) ! use !re( 9 ! ,fir/ & ,second ,"p ( ?is ,book1 :]e alwaies "o is bett] ?an ano!r2 yet not)/&+ 'tis confe/1 t ,antimony r$uc$ into ,glass1 is suffici5t to purge ! ,/omack & ,b[els f all corrupt ,humors1 & t )\t all dang]1 7be+ rightly adm9i/r$7 z well by vomit z by /ool1 by :i* means _m griev\s imm95t ,diseases are n only prev5t$1 b also pres5tly are cur$4 ,b y inf]1 t ?is is yet a crude & imp]fect prep>ation1 & !re=e n s safe4 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t ,antimony t purge?1 ne$e? no prep>ation1 = if all ! crudity !re( 7 :olly tak5 away by fixation1 x w\ld no m cause vomit+ or /ools2 :]e=e ! a=esaid glass ( ,antimony is n to be fe>$1 because x is n dang]\s1 b may safely be giv5 to ,*ildr5 t are "o or two ye>s old1 b n 9 =m ( a p[d]1 b 9 infusion or extraction ( its *iefe/ v]tue made ) honey1 sug> & w9e1 sweet or s[re4 ,aft] :i* mann] be+ giv51 x attracts f all ! b[els all viti\s hum\rs1 & evacuates !m z well upw>d z d[nw>d1 )\t dang]2 ( :i* ?+ else:]e m at l>ge4 ,let him t use? ! a=esaid ,cups1 infuse "o or two ounces ( w9e1 & set !m a :ole night 9 "s w>m place1 & ! w9e w attract f ! glass s mu* z do? suffice x1 :i* aft]w>ds be+ drank 9 a morn+1 do? p]=m ! same z an infusion made ) ! p[d] ( ,/ibium2 & ?is is a m delicate way ?an ! o!r1 because a ,cup is s5t to ! ,pati5t t he may infuse 9 x ! space ( a night1 two or ?ree spoonfuls ( prop] w9e1 place+ x 9 "s w>m place1 :i* he may dr9k up blood w>m 9 ! morn+1 ) a due ord]+ ( himself aft]w>ds3 ,:i*1 9 my judgm5t is a m delicate way1 be+ made ) ones "o w9e1 & ones "o h&1 ?an t t$i\s way ( potions1 bo? l>ge1 bitt]1 & nause\s4 ,& ?is ,cup may (t5times be us$1 & if at l5g? ! w9e %\ld n attract suffici5tly1 ! ,cup ) ! w9e is to be set 9 see?+ hot wat] = a little "t1 t ! w9e might ! bett] attract1 & "w1 :5 ne$ %all require4 ,n[ he t gives su* k9d ( ,cups to o!rs1 mu/ in/ruct !m conc]n+ ! ord]+1 & adm9i/r+ ( ! same4 ,"o ,cup is suffici5t = ! ,ma/] ( a ,family1 ) 8 :ole ,family = all ! daies ( _! life4 ,x is n to be us$ by all1 & e "o1 & 9 all ,diseases indiff]5tly1 b only by ^? t are /rong & "y2 & :]e ! pr9cipal p>ts are n hurt4 ,cups may also aft] ano!r way be cov]$ ov] ) ,glass )\t ,antimony1 z foll[s4 ,sublime ,auripigm5tum 9 a ,glass or ,e>!n ,g\rd2 & take ! gallant gold5 col\r$ ,fl[]s !re(1 :i* be+ aft] a peculi> mann] melt$1 yield a r$ & mo/ beautiful ,glass almo/ l an ,ori5tal ,ruby1 :i* be+ brok5 9 pieces1 may be us$ 9 /ead ( an ,ornam5t2 b ?is is m s(t1 & brittle1 ?an ,glass ( ,antimony4 ,?is ,glass1 or ^? ,fl[]s ( ,auripigm5tum1 :i* are n yet r$uc$ into ,glass1 d notably glaze ! a=esaid ,cups ) a r$ beautiful ,col\r4 ,he !re=e t w vitrify ! a=esaid ,cups1 mu/ fir/ heat !m r$ hot 9 a ,fire made ) ,coals2 & be+ ?us hot1 dip !m 9 ! a=esaid melt$ ,fl[]s1 & be+ tak5 out !nce1 put !m "u an e>!n1 or iron r$ hot vessel1 & !re let !m cool :i* d p]=m ! same ?+s z ^? :i* are said ( ! ,antimonial ,cups4 ,^! ,cups are n dang]\s1 z to be fe>$1 because z ,antimony is correct$ by calc9ation1 s ,auripigm5tum is by sublimation3 f :i*1 if all ! malignity be tak5 away ei!r by ,fire1 or by nitre1 ! vomitive v]tue is tak5 away1 z aft]w>d %all be demon/rat$ m at l>ge 9 ^! five p>ts1 :5 !y %all come =? aga9 ) enl>gem5ts1 viz4 :at purg+ ?+s are1 & h[ !y put =? _! v]tues1 a consid]ation be+ _h ( _! malignity4 ,!re are also o!r ways ( vitrification1 & inde$ v f9e1 & mo/ desireable by all1 if !y %\ld be communicat$2 b because x is n n[ my purpose to treat "h ( me*anical ?+s1 b only ( "s p>ticul> vitrifications ( vessels belong+ to our furnaces1 ,i am resolv$ to omit !m at ?is "t1 & make an end ( ^! ?+s4 ,i am resolv$1 ,god will+1 to set =? ^! p>ts m correct$1 & 9 a l>g] mann]1 :]e _m excell5t ?+s n[ omitt$ = "s reasons1 %all be publi%$1 & communicat$4 ,:]e=e ,i w n[ put an end to ?is fif? "p1 :]e al?\gh ,i might h add$ some?+ t is s+ul> conc]n+ artificial furnaces1 yet because "t w n n[ p]mit1 x %all be def]r$ to ano!r "t & place1 :]e we %all treat fur!r ( ! exam9+1 try+ & sep>ation ( metals3 ,= ! be/ way ( melt+ ( metals 9 a great] quantity ha? n yet be5 kn[n3 ,& al?\gh !y t deal 9 m9]als p]swade !mselves ( ! p]fection ( _! art1 yet ,i c demon/rate an easi]1 & m comp5di\s way ( melt+ ( metals 9 a %ort] "t1 9 a great] quantity1 & ) less co/s & pa9s4 ,( :i* m at l>ge else:]e1 :]e=e 7,c\rte\s ,read]7 be cont5t$ ) ^! ?+s1 & if ,i %all see t ^! few ?+s %all be acceptable to !e1 ,i w sometime h]eaft] = ?y sake & to ?y pr(it communicate wond]ful secrets :i* ! _w w n believe1 & :i* hi!rto are hid1 ei!r out ( envy or ignorance4 ,,f9is4 ,,an ,,app5dix4 ,two ye>s s9ce ,i began to publi% my new inv5t$ furnaces :]e also !re 0 m5tion made ( "s secrets1 :i* ?\gh ,i ?\ght nev] to divulge2 yet nev]!less ,i und]w5t _m tr\bles = ! communicat+ ( !m4 ,:]e=e ,i besee* e body t !y w\ld no m create tr\bles to me or to !mselves by _! petitions or writ+s1 because = c]ta9 causes ,i %all = ! future communicate no?+ b ^? ?+s :i* foll[4 ,expect !re=e pati5tly ! "t ( ano!r ,edition1 :5 ^! five p>ts %all come =? m correct$ & enl>g$1 & _m mo/ *oice secrets %all be communicat$1 :i* 7 = c]ta9 causes omitt$ 9 ! fir/ ,edition4 ,i %all n[ ,god will+ communicate ^? ?+s :i* foll[1 yet ^u ?is condition 7because _m are su*1 t by means !re( ?\ mai/ ) a good consci5ce1 )\t hurt to ?y neighb\r1 ?r\gh ,gods bless+1 get great ri*es7 t ?\ be m9dful ( ! poor1 & a good /ew>d ( ri*es got hone/ly1 & use !m to ! glory ( ,god & ! et]nal salvation ( ?y s\l4 ,! prep>ation ( corn1 z ( ,b>ley1 ,:eat1 ,oates1 c4 ( ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,*]ries1 c41 :]e f]m5tation be+ made !y d yield by way ( di/illation a pure _s v l to ! _s ( w9e )\t great co/s2 ( ! rema9d]s :]e( if ! matt] 7 corn1 may be made good be]1 or v9eg>2 b if ! matt] 7 any k9de ( fruit1 z apples1 pe>s1 a v good dr9k l to w9e1 s t by ?is means ?\ mai/ f9d a d\ble pr(it1 by :i* ?\ mai/ n only h :]eby to live hone/ly1 b also to lay up = ?y heirs4 ,an excell5t & :olesome dr9k ( fruit1 & corn1 t is durable & l to ,spani%1 ,fr5*1 & ,rh5i% w9e4 ,a di/illation ( ! ,aqua vit ( c]ta9 vulg> ?+s n co/ly & l to ! ,aqua vit ( ,fr5* & ,rh5i% w9e4 ,a prep>ation ( sug> l to ! ,we/]n1 & ( t>t> l to ! natural ,rh5i%1 out ( honey & n co/ly2 :]e "o p\nd ( sug> do? n exce$ ! price ( eight or t5 /iv]s1 & a p\nd ( t>t>1 t do? n exce$ ! price ( two /iv]s4 ,a peculi> purification ( crude t>t> )\t loss1 & a r$uction ( x into great cry/als n co/ly1 s z ! price ( "o p\nd do? n exce$ six /iv]s4 ,! tak+ away ( ! +rateful ta/ & od\r ( honey s z aft]w>ds !re may be made f !nce a c]ta9 good ,aqua vit reta9+ no m ! smell & ta/e ( honey3 also a v good ,mead or ,me!gl9e l unto v good w9e1 ) :i* ! same ?+s may be done z ) ! be/ w9e4 ,a prep>ation ( ,mead out ( rais9s1 great & small1 v l 9 all ?+s to ,spani% w9e2 out ( :i* also is made a v good v9eg> )\t great co/s4 ,a prep>ation ( w9e & good v9eg> ( wild grapes4 ,durable & :olesome dr9ks ( gooseb]ries1 b>b]ries1 mulb]ries1 /rawb]ries1 & ! l4 ,! m5d+ ( tr\bl$ acid mu/y w9es1 c4 ,! prep>ation ( a v good v9eg> out ( c]ta9 vegetables :i* are to be f\nd e :]e1 :i* may be comp>$ to t :i* comes out ( ,france1 & 9 a great abundance1 :]e( two rundlets ( n9e ,gallons d n exce$ ! price ( "o ,royal4 ,a ,royal or ,imp]ial is #d s4 #f d4 ,! promot+ ( ! rip5+ ( w9es ( ! cold c\ntries ( ,europe 7a v few t are v cold be+ exempt$7 t !y may yield v good sweet & durable w9es1 :]eas o!rwise !y c\ld come to no maturity1 be+ v l to ^? :i* hott] c\ntries yield4 ,a c]ta9 secret way ( c>ry+ w9es f m\nta9\s places1 :]e c>ts1 %ips1 & o!r commodities are want+1 :]e ! c>ry+ ( t5 pipes1 do? n exce$ ! price ( "o pipe o!rwise c>ry$1 s t by ?is means1 outl&i% w9es may be br\ght to any place ) great pr(it4 ,a v good & easie prep>ation ( v]degrease out ( copp]1 :]e( "o p\nd do? n exce$ ! price ( six /iv]s4 ,a new & comp5di\s di/illation ( v9eg>1 ( :i* a rundlet ( eighte5 gallons do? n exce$ ! price ( half a ryal1 ) :i* _m ?+s may be done1 especially ! cry/alliz+ ( v]degrease1 ( :i* "o p\nd prep>$ aft] ?is mann]1 do? n also exce$ ! price ( half a ,royal4 ,a comp5di\s & v easie way ( di/ill+ a v /rong _s ( ur91 & t )\t any co/ & pa9s1 s t tw5ty or ?irty p9ts %all n exce$ ! price ( "o royal1 be+ v excell5t 9 m$ic9e1 ,al*imy & ,me*anique affairs1 by ! help :]e( a mo/ beautiful blew vitriol may be made out ( copp]1 be+ v pr(itable 9 ,al*imy & m$ic9e1 mak+ silv] s fusible1 t by ! help !re(1 glass vessels1 z basons1 di%es1 & c&le/icks1 c4 may be s guild$ z to be tak5 = silv]4 ,a way ( di/ill+ ! _s ( salt 9 a great quantity1 & t ) small co/s1 s t "o p\nd !re( w sc>ce exce$ ! price ( six /iv]s be+ v excell5t 9 ,al*ymy1 ,m$ic9e1 & o!r ,arts2 especially = ! do+ ( ^! foll[+ ?+s1 viz4 ! sep>ation ( gold f silv] )\t hurt to ! ,cups or o!r ?+s1 also ! solution & sep>ation ( gold mixt ) copp] & silv] by ! =ce ( precipitation1 :]e ! ,m5/ruum t is pres]v$1 may aga9 be us$ = ! same uses1 :i* sep>ation is ! easie/ ( all o!r humid sep>ations1 :]eby gold is r$uc$ to ! highe/ degree4 ,! sep>ation ( volatile sp>kl+ gold out ( s&1 c4 v pr(itable1 )\t :i* o!rwise x c\ld nev] be sep>at$1 nei!r by ! help ( ,wa%+1 nor by ,m]cury1 nor by ! =ce ( ,melt+4 ,an artificial secret1 & hi!rto unhe>d (1 try+ ( /ubborn ,metals1 f9d+ out _! ,cont5ts1 :i* o!rwise c\ld n be f\nd out3 = (t5times !re are f\nd gold5 m9es1 :i* are /ubborn1 9 :i* no?+ is f\nd out by ! common way1 & !re=e !y are left unlab\r$ 91 & sometimes else:]e1 :]e !re are n f\nd ,m9es ( ,metals1 !re are f\nd o!r ?+s1 z :ite & r$ talc1 t yield no?+1 be+ try$ ! common way1 or v little1 all :i* yet ab\nd ) gold & silv]1 :i* may be sep>at$ ?is way4 ,a new1 & unhe>d ( comp5di\s way ( melt+ ,m9es 9 great pl5ty1 :]e1 9 ! space ( "o day1 by ! heat ( a c]ta9 sep>at+ ,furnace1 m may be melt$ ?an by ! common way 9 ! space ( eight daies1 :]e n onely co/s are sav$1 b also is hope ( great] ga94 ,ano!r way = ! bett] prov+ ( ?+s melt$1 & a new way ( sep>at+ silv] f lead4 ,a v spe$y way ( melt+ ,m9]als1 :]eby !y are melt$ 9 great pl5ty1 by ! help ( ,pit-coals 9 defect ( o!r coals4 ,! fixation ( ,m9]als1 ,sulphure\s1 ,ars5ical1 ,antimonial2 & o!rs t are volatile1 :i* _c be reta9$ & melt$ by ! =ce ( fire1 by ! help ( a c]ta9 peculi> furnace ) a grate1 s t aft]w>ds !y may by infusion yield gold & silv]4 ,! gett+ ( gold & silv]1 t sp>kles1 & is r>ifi$1 out ( s&1 pure clay1 fl9ts1 c4 by ! help ( melt+4 ,! sep>ation ( gold ly+ hid 9 bas] m9]als & metals mo/ pr(itable1 :i* _c be done ! common way4 ,a v quick ,artificial & easie sep>ation ( melt$ gold & silv] by ! help ( fusion1 s t 9 ! space ( "o day1 by ! help ( "o furnace1 "s hundr$s ( ,m>ks may be sep>at$ ) f> less co/s & lab\r1 ?an by ! common way by cem5t & ,aqua =tis4 ,! r$uction ( elaborat$ gold1 ( *a9s & o!r ornam5ts unto ! highe/ degree2 also ! sep>ation ( gold f guild$ silv]1 by ! help ( fusion1 by :i* means a hundr$ m>ks are m easily sep>at$ ?an tw5ty ( ! common way4 ,a c]ta9 way :]eby m silv] is sep>at$ f lead !n by ! ,copp]4 ,a sep>ation ( good gold f any old iron1 :i* al?\gh x be n a lab\r ( great ga91 yet x is suffici5t = ^? :o are cont5t$ ) a few ?+s4 ,a sep>ation ( gold & silv]1 f t9 or copp]1 accord+ to m or less4 ,! maturation ( m9es1 s t !y may aft]w>ds be able to yield m gold & silv]1 !n by ! common way1 also ! sep>ation ( gold & silv] out ( ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 & ,auripigm5tum4 ,! sep>ation ( ! ext]nal sulphur ( ,v5us1 t ! ,son ,cupid may be born4 ,! sep>ation ( silv] f ! cuples1 into :i* x ent]s 9 ! tryal )\t melt+ or any o!r lab\r or co/4 ,! prep>ation ( div]s e>!n ?+s to be done 9 any "p ( ! _w1 l to ! ,porcellan1 t hold fire & reta9 spirits4 ,a c]ta9 ,allome exalt+ & fix+ any col\r1 especially requisit = sc>let & o!r preti\s col\rs1 ) a c]ta9 p]petual cauldron1 t do? n alt] col\rs1 & is n co/ly4 ,a mak+ ( col\rs = pa9t]s1 z ( purple gum1 ultra-m>9e1 n co/ly1 & especially ( t ri* :ite1 nev] be=e se51 l to ,pe>l & ,m>g>ites2 also a peculi> col\r+ ( gold & silv]4 ,to conclude1 ,i ref] ! ,read] unto ! ,residue ( my ,books1 t ,treat ( ^? ,secrets m pla9ly2 :i* ,i am resolv$ %ortly to put =?4 99 99 99 99 99 ,^? ,secrets are all op5ly taught 9 ! foll[+ ,treatises1 z 9 ! ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 ,apology aga9/ ,f>n]1 ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 c4 ,,f9is4 ,( ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 ,or ! ,true ,,aurum ,,potabile3 ,:at x is1 & h[ x diff]s f ! false & sophi/icat$ ,aurum ,potabile3 ,h[ x tis be ,spagirically prep>$2 ,& h[ to be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,( ,aurum ,potabile4 ,!re is no man t c d5y1 t ! true & anci5t ,philosoph]s did /udy long life1 & ! cons]vation ( _! heal?4 ,:5ce x came to pass t !y did dilig5tly seek out ! subject ( pres]v+ heal?1 & prolong+ life3 :]e=e by ! help ( fire !y did practise ! sep>ations1 & pro(s ( all vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als1 seek+ out _! p[]s & v]tues3 ,:o f\nd out ! greate/ h>mony ( all ?+s z well 9 ! heav5s1 z on e>?1 betwixt ! ,sun1 ,gold1 ,man & w9e4 ,= x _c be d5y$1 t ! life ( all ?+s proce$s f ! heat ( ! ,sun2 :]e=e !y s\ght to unite gold ! t]re/rial sun or body fix$ & p]fect1 caus$ by ! rays ( ! sun1 ) man by ! help ( _s ( w9e4 ,b haply !re w be "s1 :om ?is my n>ration may (f5d d5y+ t gold is ! ,son ( ! sun1 or a metallick body fix$ & p]fect1 proce$+ f ! rayes ( ! sun2 ask+ h[ ! sol>y immat]ial rayes c be made mat]ial & corporeal8 ,b !y are v ignorant ( ! g5]ation ( metals1 & m9]als4 ,& al?\gh ,i am n n[ resolv$ to write ( ! g5]ation1 & orig9al ( metals1 yet endeav\r+ to demon/rate t !re is a vivify+ p[] ( ! sun to be f\nd 9 gold 7de/roy$ & volatiliz$7 & to be prep>$ into a mo/ :olesome m$ic9e = man1 ,i w n omit = ! sake ( ! ignorant & incr$ul\s1 to demon/rate ! tru? by "o or two examples1 :i* al?\gh ,i c\ld demon/rate by mo/ c]ta9 & firm reasons1 yet = brevities sake ,i am n[ resolv$ to omit !m1 recomm5d+ to ! se>*] ( ! ,nature1 & propriety ( metals1 my treatise ,de ,g5]atione ,metallorum1 :i* )\t d\bt w take away all scruple f him2 object+ only aga9/ him t opppose? ! tru?1 two que/ions & reasons :i* are to be confut$3 & ! fir/ is1 :5ce comes t increase ( bo? ! quantity & quality ( any visc\s1 m9]al liquor1 t ha? be5 expos$ long to ! ,sun 9 an op5 glass vessel8 ,:e!r f ! ,sun1 or else:]e8 ,b ?\ saye/1 t t encrease comes f ! air1 ! vehicle ( all ?+s4 ,i answ]1 if f ! air1 :e!r 0 n t air impregnat$ by ! ,sun8 & :e!r !re be any ?+ 9 ! air1 :i* x receiv$ n f ! />s8 ,b place ?is liquor 9 a cold ,cell>1 9 a moi/ air1 & ?\ %alt by exp]i5ce "k t no weight is add$ !reto1 ev5 z 9 ! ,sun1 or 79 8 /ead7 fire3 t ,liquor w draw "s phlegmatick moi/ure :i* w be easily sep>at$ by heat1 ! weight ( ! =m] liquor be+ left4 ,?is may be %ew$ by ?is ,example3 dissolve "s sulphur\s metal1 z ,iron1 ,copp]1 or ,z9ck1 ) any acid _s1 & at l5g? take away ! _s1 make ! rema9d] r$ hot2 yet n too mu*1 b z mu* z suffice? to take away ! spirits1 :i* aft]w>d 7its weight be+ obs]v$7 put 9 a crucible on ! fire1 b take he$ le/ ! metal run ov]1 b at l5g? let x d>kly gl[ ) ! crucible1 = ! space ( ?ree or f\r weeks1 :i* done1 take x away aga91 & weigh aga9 ! metal1 & ?\ %alt f9d ! evid5t encrease ( ! metal1 :i* ?\ %alt p]ceive m evid5tly by ?is way1 z foll[s3 ,put copp]1 or "s sulphur\s metal1 ) #af or #ah p>ts ( lead 9 a well-burnt cupel2 made ( ! a%es ( wood or bones1 9 a try$ furnace1 7! weight ( ! cupel1 copp]1 & lead fir/ exactly obs]v$7 & cause ! copp] to evaporate by fire ) ! lead1 :i* done1 take ! cupel :5 x %all be cold1 & aga9 weigh x1 & ?\ %alt f9d x f> m weighty1 s t its weight 7?\gh mu* ( ! lead goes into air 9 ! cupellat+7 n only exce$s its =m] weight1 b also ( ! copp] & lead by ! said cupellation2 !re=e x is ju/ly dem&$ :5ce ?is ,encrease proce$s1 :e!r ! heat ( ! fire 0 n coagulat$ into a metallick body by means ( t melt$ metal8 ,!re=e x is probable1 t if y knew ! metallick matrixes 9 ! surface ( ! e>?1 9 :i* ! beams ( ! ,sun & heat ( fire be+ receiv$1 may be coagulat$1 metals may z well be g5]at$ 9 !m1 z 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?4 ,b ?\ replie/ x is probable ! heat ( vulg> fire to h some?+ metallick 9 x1 :i* comes by attraction ( ! melt$ metal 9 ! ,cupel1 b n 9 ! ,sun-beams4 ,he t w ?us try ! tru?1 let him put a cupel v well burnt 9 ! beams ( ! ,sun1 toge!r ) copp] & lead1 to :i* let him apply a holl[ ,look+-glass1 s t x may be op]at$ ^u by ! ,sun-beams ga!r$ into a c5t]1 & may !nce be made hot3 ,b ?\ mu/ cont9ually hold ! ,look+-glass 9 ?y h&1 t ?\ mai/ turn or direct x to ! ,sun1 accord+ to ! c\rse !re(1 le/ ! cupel wax cold1 ! beams ( ! ,sun be+ turn$ away1 b if x be rightly obs]v$1 ! "w %all be done no less ?an 9 a furnace ( fire ) gl[+ heat4 ,y mu/ h a ,look+-glass at lea/ 9 diamet] two feet1 nor mu/ x be too deep2 b be 9 dep? ! #ah or #bj "p ( ! globe1 t s x may ! fur!r ca/ ! beams3 x mu/ be v artificially smoo!d1 t x may m exactly ga!r ! beams to ! c5t]4 ,n[ ! prep>ation ( ^! burn+-glasses is n ( ?is place1 b 9 ! f\r? "p ( our ,furnaces1 :]e we h taught n only h[ !y are to be made ( metals1 b also ( glass1 & h[ poli%t & us$4 ,?is demon/ration1 :i* might be o!rwise omitt$1 is !re=e set d[n1 t x may be kn[n h[ ,gold proce$s f ! ,sun1 & is secretly endu$ ) its prop] /r5g? & proprieties1 by ,*ymi/ry1 r$ucible into t :i* x 0 be=e its coagulation1 namely1 into a heat+ & liv+ _s1 communicat+ its /r5g? & faculties to man's body4 ,!re=e ! ,anci5ts us$ great dilig5ce 9 ! r$uction ( gold1 9 :i* no?+ is f\nd m excell5t ?an ! pure/ & f9e/ _s ( w9e made by di/illation1 & !y did n use common gold melt$ out ( /ones1 or wa%t out ( s&1 b purg$ by b5efit ( fire1 & ,philosophically quick5$ & unlock$1 n by help ( corrosive spirits1 ! usual way ( vulg> ,*ymi/s1 b by "s wat] :i* ,nature freely gives )\t help ( viol5t di/illation2 by :i* !y manife/ t :i* is hid 9 gold1 & !y h hid :at is manife/1 & !re=e !y h made x fit = ! sep>ation ( its t9cture f a gross & black sup]flu\s body4 ,= !y knew t ! compact body ( gold ha? no aff9ity ) ! vital ,spirits1 !re=e !y h *os5 only ! f9e/ "p ( gold to _! ,elixir1 viz4 ,its t9cture1 :i* !y h radically joyn$ ) ! _s ( ,w9e1 & be+ joyn$1 h made !m spiritual or volatile1 s t nei!r c be sep>at$ f ea* o!r 9 ! fire1 & be+ 9 ! fire1 are sublim$1 or fix$ by a long] dige/ion2 & coagulat$ into a fixt /one1 :i* !y c\nt = ! greate/ treasure 9 ?is ,_w4 ,!re=e ! anci5t ,philosoph]s affirm+1 t !re is n a bett] m$ic9e "u ! ,sun ?an x1 :i* is made f ! ,philosophical union ( w9e & gold1 bo? by an insep>able recoagulation & fixation2 nor )\t gold c _s ( w9e1 nor ?is )\t x be made a m$ic9e1 because gold )\t _s ( w9e _c be made volatile1 nor ?is be coagulat$ & fixt )\t x4 ,we !re=e1 _! po/]ity ju/ly1 foll[ ! op9ions ( ! mo/ fam\s m51 n = _! au?orities sake1 b = ocul> demon/ration1 :i* is ! true/ tryal4 ,!re=e ! k ( ! prep>ation ( ?is m$ic9e be+ be/[$ on me f ! highe/1 ,i h int5d$1 because a man is n born = himself1 briefly to deliv] its prep>ation & use3 b ,i w n ca/ pe>ls be=e sw9e2 b ,i'le only %ew ! way to ! /udi\s se>*]s ( ! "w ( ,god & ,nature1 :o d\btless w und]/& my writ+1 b n ! ignorant & unskilful2 let !re=e ! brevity ( ! prep>ation (f5d no man1 because ,i mean n to pro/itute ?is ,art 7div9ely obta9$1 n ) idl5ess1 b ) mu* wat*+1 lab\rs & pa9s7 nor give to ! unwor?y a bit be=e *aw$1 b only to communicate x to ! pi\s1 :o %all see ) op5 eyes1 t ! ?+ is s4 ,i desire !re=e1 ! simplicity ( my /ile may (f5d no man1 be+ n adorn$ ) rhetorical figures1 aft] ! wont$ mann]1 = tru? wants n _m & elegant words1 be+ cont5t$ ) simplicity & brevity1 ) :i* x is easi] & bett] demon/rat$1 ?an ) ^? intricate & sophi/ick disc\rses4 ( liv+ gold "o "p1 & ?ree p>ts ( quick ,m]cury1 n ( ! vulg>1 b ! ,philosophical e :]e to be f\nd )\t *>ge2 & lab\r1 7?\ mai/ also add liv+ silv] ( equal weight ) ! gold1 & inde$ bett] ?an only gold1 = ! great] v>iety ( col\rs proce$+ f ! mixture ( male & female3 b "o p]swad$ t a bett] ,t9cture proce$s f gold alone may mix gold only1 n s1 "o skilful ( metals1 :o kn[e? ! p[] ( ! cordial union ( gold & silv]1 dissolv$ 9 "o & ! same ,m5/ruum7 put !m mixt 9 a ,philosophical vessel to dissolve1 & 9 ! space ( "o qu>t] ( an h\r1 ^? mixt metals w be radically dissolv$ by ! ,m]cury1 & w give a purple col\r2 aft] encrease ! fire by degrees1 & x w be *ang$ into a v f9e gre51 to :i* tak5 out1 p\r ! wat] ( dew to dissolve1 :i* may be done 9 half an h\r1 filtre ! solution1 & ab/ract ! wat] ?r\gh a glass alembeck 9 ,b4 :i* p\r out aga9 afre%1 & ab/ract1 :i* d ?ree times1 9 ! mean "t t gre5ess w be turn$ into a black col\r1 l ,ink1 /9k+ l a c>cass1 & !re=e odi\s3 & x behoves sometimes to take away ! wat] reaffus$ & dige/$1 & t blackness & /9k w dep>t 9 ! space ( =ty h\rs1 & w produce a pure milky :it5ess1 :i* appe>+1 take away all ! moi/ure till x be dry1 :i* w be a :ite mass1 & 9 few h\rs ( a pleasant col\r1 div]s col\rs fir/ appe>+1 x is turn$ into a f9e gre5ess bett] ?an ! =m]1 to :i* y mu/ affuse ! _s ( w9e well rectifi$1 to ! dep? ( two or ?ree f+]s1 & t gre5 gold dissolv$ w draw t _s ( w9e1 = ! great amity1 l a dry spunge draw+ wat]s1 & w communicate to x a qu9tess5ce z r$ z blood1 by :i* means ! gre5ess is depriv$ ( its quick5+ t9cture1 ! sup]flu\s a%y body be+ left4 ,y mu/ decant & filtrate ! t+$ _s1 & 9 a ,b4 by a glass alembeck1 ab/ract x f ! r$ t9cture1 attract+ ! fi]y ess5ce ( ! _s ( w9e1 s t !y may be v close & insep>ably conjoyn$1 f :i* an unsav\ry wat] only di/ils1 ! v]tue ( ! _s ( w9e be+ left ) ! t9cture ( gold l a r$ fi]y salt1 fusile & volatile2 ( :i* gra9 #a4 c t+e i4 ( _s ( w9e1 or any o!r liquor1 ) a blood-r$ col\r1 = x is soluble 9 any moi/ure2 & !re=e may be kept 9 a liquid =m = ! ,panacea ( mo/ desp]ate ,diseases4 ,n[ ,i w communicate ! proprieties ( ! true t9cture1 by :i* true potable gold is kn[n4 ,?is t9cture next ! /one is ! be/ ( all m$ic9es1 betwe5 :i* & t1 !re is b ?is diff]5ce1 ! s\l ( gold is volatile1 nor ha? entrance into imp]fect metals1 & !re=e _c transmute into pure f9e gold1 :i* v]tue is attribut$ to ! ,philosoph]s /one4 ,! s\l ( gold1 ?\gh x be ! be/ "p1 yet x is n fixt 9 fire1 b volatile2 b ! ,philosoph]'s ,/one is fixt 9 fire1 & rema9s1 by reason ( a long] dige/ion4 ,b :e!r t s\l or volatile t9cture & r$ ,lyon may be fixt by help ( fire1 & turn$ into ! ,univ]sal m$ic9e1 & t++ /one1 t ,i "k n1 because hi!rto ,i h n try$1 c4 !re=e he may :o extracts ! s\l ( gold1 make fur!r tryal1 :e!r he c f9d any ?+ bett]4 ,= ?is ,"w treate? ( no?+ b ! be/ m$ic9e ( gold1 b o!r ?+s ,i "k n4 ,!re=e ! deceit ( ! ,di/ill]s ( ,w9e1 & o!r vegetable wat]s1 sell+ potable gold1 is n unkn[n1 be+ n a%am$ to sell any wat] col\r$ yell[ or r$ to ! ignorant = a great price4 ,& ! err\r ( o!rs dissolv+ ! body ( gold 9 ,aqua ,regia1 or _s ( salt1 :i* aga9 !y ab/ract to a dry rema9d]1 to :i* = extraction !y affuse ! _s ( w9e3 ,:i* is n an extraction1 b "s p>ticul> solution ( gold1 made by help ( ! corrosive spirits left 9 ! gold1 t++ ! _s ( w9e ) a yell[ col\r1 :i* s col\r$1 !y call _! potable gold2 :i* not)/&+ is r$uc$ into gold1 ! _s ( w9e be+ ab/ract$1 :i* c d no m ?an any o!r ,calx ( gold1 :i* ! ,ar*eus _c dige/1 b sep>ates1 be+ indige/$1 ) ! ,excrem5ts4 ,& also x is ! err\r ( o!rs1 ignorantly deceiv+ !mselves & o!rs1 extract+ ! ,calx ( gold ) peculi> m5/ruums & spirits1 kn[+ n t ! m5/ruum affus$ to gold to be r$ ( x self by a long dige/ion1 :i* decant$1 !y adm9i/] in/ead ( potable gold1 :o if !y weigh$ ! rema9+ ,calx1 w\ld by exp]i5ce see t no?+ dep>t$ f ! gold2 :i* y may try by ! sett+ ! _s or m5/ruum 9 a remiss heat1 or long] 9 cold1 :i* ( x self do? wax r$1 z if x _h be5 affus$ to ! ,calx ( ,sol4 ,b ! cause ( ?is r$ness is 7unkn[n to !m7 no?+ b a c]ta9 nitr\s salt & volatile1 z ( ,antimony1 ,ur9e1 ,t>t>1 ,h>t%orn1 ,hair1 c4 exalt+ ! col\r ( any ,sulphur4 ,:]e=e x necess>ily foll[s1 if ,arti/s m+le ) ! _s ( w9e 9 :i* is a sulphur1 su* exalt+ salts1 t x w !nce be exalt$ 9 col\r1 & wax r$2 :i* also happ5s to !m1 :o use to extract a t9cture ) di/ill$ ,oyls1 hav+ a volatile salt1 z are oyl ( ,lemmons1 ,cloves1 ,soot1 c4 ,= su*-l t9cture or potable gold is inefficaci\s1 z exp]i5ce witnesse?4 ,b ,i w\ld n say !re is no o!r t9cture to be prep>$ out ( gold1 beside ?is t9cture3 = be+ dissolv$ 9 sweet m5/ruums1 t x _c be sep>at$ by precipitation1 x c d wond]ful ?+s 9 _m griev\s ,diseases2 b alwaies ! liv+ metal is to be *os5 in/ead ( ! dead4 ,b true potable gold is n s only 9 "n & %ew 7z are div]s wat]s t+$ ) a yell[ or r$ col\r7 b also endu$ ) gold5 faculties & v]tues1 s t x may actually appe> to be made ( gold1 b irr$ucible by ,fire into ,gold1 spiritual & p5etrative1 /r5g?n+ ! vital spirits1 t !y may ov]come _! enemies4 ,b x mu/ also be endu$ ) ?is ,v]tue1 t x may *ange imp]fect metals1 *iefly ,m]cury1 ,lead1 & silv] into pure gold2 n truly l a fixt t9cture1 t++ ) pr(it ! bas] metals 9 flux2 b only p]fect+ p>ticul>ly 9 a moi/ way by dige/ion1 :]e "s "p ( ! metal alone is turn$ into bett]4 ,= ?is t9cture ( salt or gold is v volatile1 s t x _c resi/ ! fire2 b ) a g5tle heat x melte? l wax1 & is sublim$ l r$ salt1 soluble 9 _s ( ,w9e1 t x may be fit = ,physical uses4 ,also true potable gold be+ ta/$1 is nei!r corrosive1 nor a/r+5t l o!r solutions ( gold3 nei!r do? x pollute ! h&s1 ! nails & hair ) a black or yell[ col\r1 b r makes !m m f9e2 nei!r do? x infect copp]1 t91 lead1 ) ru/ or a black col\r1 b r makes !m m cle>2 nei!r is x a body ( gold r$ucible by extraction1 nor into :ite gold1 :i* may recov] its =m] col\r by ,antimony1 & ,aqua ,regia1 b x is l an a%y e>?1 & sublimable 9 a g5tle heat l ,ars5ick1 n endur+ ! tryal ( ! cuple1 :i* v]tues if x h1 x may be call$ ! true ,t9cture ( ,gold3 b if n1 n s1 b r a sophi/icat$ potable gold1 n to be m$l$ )al4 ,( ! m$ic9al use ( ?is gold5 ,m$ic9e4 ,we h be=e demon/rat$ ! sun to be ! orig9al ( gold1 or endu$ ) ! incr$ible v]tues ( ! t]re/rial sun4 ,= ! /r5g? & v]tues ( all vegetables1 animals & m9]als lie hid 9 x2 :i* _c be manife/$ b by a ,philosoph]1 & t by sep>ation1 to wit1 ( ! intr9sical & pure p>ts1 f ! impure4 ,?is spee* w happily seem to !e incr$ible1 or n v likely to say t gold is r$ucible into a spiritual ess5ce1 agreeable to humane nature1 endu$ ) ! /r5g? ( all animals1 vegetables & m9]als4 ,surely ?\ %alt h>dly p]swade him :om ,vulcan ha? n made a ,philosoph] to believe x4 ,b :o w tr\ble himself s mu* z ) sure reasons to decide all ,controv]sies1 :i* if possible1 yet = _m reasons is "h omitt$2 b = sureties sake ,i w s5d back ! ,read] to ! second "p ( our ,furnaces1 :]e he %all f9d h[ out ( ,antimony & ,sulphur1 by a good ,*ymi/1 ) ! help ( fire1 may be drawn n only ! =ce & faculty ( div]s vegetables1 b also _! natural od\r2 :i* yet did n appe> 9 !m be=e !y 7 radically dissolv$1 :i* if x may be done by any imp]fect & fetid m9]al1 :y n also by a p]fect & mature m9]al8 ,if we 7 good naturali/s1 & v dilig5t ,*ymi/s1 !n we ne$ n to fill ,elaboratories ) s _m pots & boxes1 nor sp5d s mu* co/ 9 fet*+ 9 s _m =reign m$ic9al species1 because )\t "q ! /r5g? & prop]ties ( all vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als1 by an easi] way may be f\nd 9 "s few subjects4 ,& z ! true t9cture ( ,sol well fix$1 is endu$ ) all ! v]tues ( all vegetables1 animals & m9]als2 s also des]v$ly is ascrib$ to x ! =ce ( cur+ all diseases2 b ) a diff]5ce4 ,= !re are div]s k9ds ( ! ,g\t 9 h&s & feet1 z also ( ! ,/one & ,leprosie2 :i* sometimes are invet]ate & uncurable ,diseases1 sometimes new & curable4 ,:o !re=e1 n mad1 w\ld promise to cure all & e disease indiff]5tly1 by any c]ta9 m$ic9e8 ,c]ta9ly no man1 al?\gh he _h ! v /one ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,= (t-times ! ,/one ( ! ,bladd] is expell$ or cut out1 mo/ h>d & insoluble by ,aqua-=tis1 :i* n any m$ic9e n corrosive c\ld dissolve2 :i* /r5g?1 al?\gh !y ascribe to _! m$ic9e1 yet !y _c p]=m x4 ,promises !re=e d n suffice1 :i* none c p]=m3 = ,promises become ,debts1 :i* is obs]v$ by few2 :]e=e by ! hat]s ( ! ,art ! tru? suff]s1 & ! hope ( good success ( ,*ymical m$ic9es dye?4 ,x is be/ !re=e to p]=m m ?an promise1 & ! "w %all praise ! workman4 ,h[ c a ,m$ic9e p5etrate to ! extream p>ts ( ! body2 to wit1 ! h&s & feet1 & dissolve ! coagulat$ matt] wax+ h>d1 :i* out ( ! ,body no corrosive ,m$ic9e c dissolve8 ,x is suffici5t if a m$ic9e f9d+ a visc\s t>t>e\s & salt matt]1 nor yet coagulat$1 d dissolve & expel x4 ,! l is to be und]/ood ( ! /one 9 ! re9s1 & bladd]4 ,9 ?is mann] ,i w ascribe ! cur+ ( ! ,g\t 9 ! h&s & feet1 ! /one 9 ! kidneys & bladd]1 to my t9cture ( ,sol1 z well 9 old z "y2 b s t1 if ne$ be1 specifical ,ca?>ticks may be adm9i/r$1 & extr9secally ,ba!s = promot+ ! cure1 :]eby ,nature may ! soon] d its (fice4 ,b above all ?+s1 we mu/ n slight ,div9e ,provid5ce3 ,= (ttimes ,god smites u ) a ,disease incurable by ,art1 unless ,div9e wra? be fir/ appeas$ by humble ,rep5tance1 :i* is ! be/ m$ic9e ( all4 ,z also ! cure ( all ,diseases com+ ( ! corruption ( ! ,blood1 z ! ,leprosie1 ! ,fr5* ,disease1 & o!r impurities2 :i* are tak5 away by ?is t9cture1 if )al ,ca?>ticks & ,diaphoreticks are adm9i/r$1 cleans+ & r5ew+ ! blood above all o!r m$ic9es4 ,?is ,t9cture also takes away all ! ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 ,sple51 ,kidneys1 & o!r p>ts1 because x w>ms1 att5uates1 incides1 & evacuates ! orig9al ( div]s ,diseases4 ,x also cures all viol5t & acute diseases1 z ! ,epilepsie1 ,plague1 ,feav]s1 c4 ,x provoke? ! ,m5/rues ( old & "y1 *iefly1 if also extr9sically x be rightly adm9i/r$3 :i* way _m are well cur$1 :o o!rwise are l to p]i% mis]ably2 x w>ms & cleanse? ! ,matrix above all o!r ,m$ic9es1 & r5d]s x fit to p]=m its (fice3 ,x pres]ves x also f all accid5ts ( ,/]ility1 & o!r v griev\s ,diseases1 caus+ dea?4 ,x expels ! wat] ( ! ,dropsie by ur9e1 x r>ifie? & drye? up ! sup]flu\s moi/ures ( ! int]nal & ext]nal p>ts1 l ! ,sun dry+ & consum+ wat]s1 by :i* means ! body recov]s its pri/9e sanity3 ( o!r diseases to write 9 p>ticul> !re is no ne$1 because 9 all & e "o1 )\t diff]5ce1 x may be us$ z a g5]al ,m$ic9e1 9 old z well z "y4 ,?is m$ic9e do? n only re/ore1 b also cons]ve heal? till ! pr$e/9at$ "t4 ,! ,dose is f ?ree gra9s or drops to twelve or m1 b to ,*ildr5 #a1 #b1 or #c4 ) its appropriat$ vehicle1 or 9 w9e or be] to be adm9i/r$ daily1 :i* ,dose may be tak5 (t5] 9 a day1 respect be+ _h to ! sick p>ty4 ,& s ,i make an end1 hop+ to h pleas$ my ,neighb\r3 = )\t d\bt1 :o use? ?is gold5 ,m$ic9e well1 %all d well1 *iefly lift+ up 8 he>t 7ackn[l$g+ 8 s9s7 to ,god ! ,giv] & ,creator ( all good1 9 filial humility1 implor+ 8 help & bless+2 :i* ! omnipot5t ,god & m]ciful ,fa!r1 t he w\ld be/[ on u 8 temporal bless+ 9 ?is life ) s\nd heal?1 & h]eaft] life et]nal1 ( ,8 free grace1 ,let u pray1 ,am54 ,,f9is4 ,,! ,,m9]al ,,"w3 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p4 ,:]e9 is ,taught ! ,sep>ation ( ,,gold ,out ( ,fl9ts1 ,s&1 ,clay1 & o!r ,fossiles by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* o!rwise _c be purg$4 ,also a ,panacea or ,univ]sal ,antimonial ,m$ic9e1 & ! use !re(4 ,inv5t$ & publi%$ 9 fav\r ( ! ,/udi\s 9 ! ,,*ymical ,,art4 ,by ,john ,rudolph ,glaub]4 ,a ,preface to ! ,read]4 ,!re w be "s )\t d\bt1 because ! ,edition ( o!r ,pieces 7( :i* ,i made m5tion 9 "s =m] ,tractates a few ye>s pa/7 ha? be5 hi!rto by reason ( div]se j\rneys1 & o!r v>i\s imp$im5ts1 neglect$1 :o w ?9k 7hav+ no k ( me7 t ,i am unable to p]=m my promise2 & !re are o!rs1 :o kn[+ my ,condition1 & ! ,contumelies ( my ,enemies1 w fe> t ,i be+ div]t$ f my purpose by ^! ,reproa*es1 w make void my secret promises4 ,b ,i h resolv$ to /& to my promise1 t ^! m5 may see t ,i am nei!r mov$ nor alt]$ ) ! ,taunts ( ! ,envi\s2 b t !y may be conv9c$ by real demon/ration ( my secrets2 "s ( :i*1 ,i %all n[ = ! publick good endeav\r to communicate4 ,& al?\gh ! +ratitude ( ! ,_w be cause en\gh = my sil5ce1 yet ! uprightness ( my ,he>t w\ld n p]mit me to conceal ^? ?+s1 not)/&+ ! malevol5t & ungrateful4 ,beside also ! foll[+ ,reason mov$ me1 because !re are "s ambiti\s m51 :o falsly boa/ ( ! k ( div]se ( my secrets2 :]e=e1 "s h be5 mov$ to ?9k t m9e are n my own1 b ! ,works & ,writ+s ( o!rs2 by :i* means ,i h be5 depriv$ ( my due ,praise1 be+ attribut$ to ano!r4 ,& ?is ,i h (t5 f\nd1 t "o or o!r hav+ by entreaties obta9$ a secret f me1 h aft]w>d ?r\gh ,o/5tation ascrib$ x to !mselves4 ,!re are o!rs also :o fe> n to reproa* me1 & my ,writ+s1 z ?\gh !y 7 trifles1 n atta9+ _! desir$ end1 :o 7r ?an ,i :o h writt5 pla9 en\gh7 are !mselves to be blam$1 = be+ ignorant h[ to "w4 ,su* & o!r ?+s might det] me1 b ,i w\ld n omit ! publi%+ ( ^! ,writ+s = ^? m5s sake :o are pi\s & hone/4 ,:]e=e ,i op5ly affirm1 t ^! ?+s publi%$ by me are n only no trifles1 b mo/ true1 & also my own1 & n ! ,inv5tion ( ano!r4 ,& ,i call him a ly]1 :o %all boa/ himself ! ,au?or )\t any ( my help4 ,b ( ^! en\gh6 yet ,i w\ld h ! ,read] "k1 t = ! meaness ( ! /ile1 ,i am n l _m ,writ]s1 :o m look aft] ! fl\ri% ( words ?an ! ?+ x self2 ,i r seek t my ,neighb\r may pr(it by me4 ,:]e=e1 = 8 bett] und]/&+1 ,i _h r be prolixe 9 words1 t$i\s to delicate e>s1 ?an write 9 obscure brevity adorn$ ) ,rhetorical figures4 ,= ,i "k t ! /udi\s 9 ! ,art d affect a prolixe1 pla91 & di/9ct in=mation or in/ruction1 r ?an a ,cic]onian or obscure4 ,& n[1 9 ! ,"n ( ,god1 ,i w beg9 my ,"w :i* is mo/ pr(itable to all1 & w fai?fully communicate & publi% ! same 9 t mann] z x 0 writt5 by me 9 my travel1 "u ! title ( ,! ,m9]al ,"w1 divid$ into ?ree p>ts4 ,9 ! fir/ ( :i* %all be taught h[ out ( s& & gold5 fl9ts1 corporeal gold may be drawn by ! help ( ,_s ( ,salt4 ,:i* secret1 al?\gh x may seem small1 yet x is t :]eby 7a k ( ! true /ones & true s& be+ obta9$7 life may be su/a9$1 & also ! co/ laid out may be recomp5s$1 z %all be prov$ 9 ! foll[+ p>ts4 ,9 ! second "p %all be treat$ ( ! orig9al & g5]ation ( metals1 & also ( ! de/ruction ( ,m9]als & ,metals4 ,9 ! ?ird "p %all be demon/rat$ ! possibility ( metallicol transmutation by ,nature & ,art1 & t ) div]s reasons3 :i* demon/ration is n 7unless ,i am deceiv$7 p]=m$ yet by any1 be+ ! f\ndation ( all metallick ,philosophy1 & ! ,gold5 ,cr[n ( all my ,writ+s4 ,:i* ,god grant ,i may p]fect1 to ! glory ( 8 ,div9e ,"n1 & ! good ( my ,neighb\r4 ,am54 ,! ,fir/ ,"p ( ! ,m9]al ,"w4 ,a mo/ pr(itable process ( ! sep>ation ( ,gold out ( ,fl9ts1 ,s&1 ,clay1 r$ & black ,talk1 & o!r ,fossiles1 conta9+ v subtle ,gold1 ?9 & sponge\s1 :i* o!rwise _c be sep>at$1 ei!r = its sc>city1 or ! ob/9acy ( ! ,m9]al1 by reason ( ! great ,co/ to be be/[$2 viz4 v easily ) ! _s ( ,salt4 ,"k fir/1 7good ,read]7 t n all ,s&1 ,clay1 nor all ,fl9ts1 & o!r ,fossiles d conta9 ,gold1 b only "s1 )\t ! k ( :i*1 ?is secret availe? no?+4 ,& because ! k ( ^! are v necess>y = ! ,arti/1 ,i w %ew h[ !y are to be prov$1 :e!r !y conta9 ,gold or n1 t he lab\r n 9 va91 b t x may prove to 8 commodity or pr(it4 ,! madness ( ,m51 se>*+ aft] unc]ta9 ?+s is wond]ful1 b neglect+ c]ta91 al?\gh expos$ to e ones view1 = _m seek+ ! p]fection ( ,metals to ga9 ,ri*es1 are busi$ ab\t an unc]ta9 ?+1 because ( a ?\s& sc>ce "o obta9es 8 end3 al?o' !y may be p]fect$ & purifi$1 ,i mean imp]fect & impure metals1 s t good ,gold & ,silv] may !nce be extract$1 b ?is ,art is giv5 to few1 nei!r is e "o fit to p]=m ! bus9ess2 because x requires an +5i\s & exp]i5c$ ,arti/3 ,b ! ?+ :i* is c]ta91 may be p]=m$ ) small co/ & lab\r by any vulg> ,*ymi/1 hav+ any k ( ! ,art ( fusion & sep>ation1 be+ an +5i\s man1 & n seek+ ?+s too high or too ga9ful at ! fir/ tryal4 ,be cauti\s !re=e 9 ! extraction ( ! a=esaid /ones1 = if ?\ %\ld/ ) ! _s ( ,salt extract _m ( !m1 hav+ no ,gold )\t d\bt ?\ %alt f9d no ,gold !re3 ,& if ?\ %\ld/ extract "s conta9$ 9 !m1 & if ?\ be ignorant ( ! sep>ation ( x by ,antimony1 ?\ can/ !nce hope = no pr(it4 ,fir/ !n1 ! k1 viz4 ( ^? /ones is necess>y aft]w>d ( t sep>ation by ,antimony4 ,impute !re=e ! fault1 if ?\ erre/1 n to me1 b to ?9e own ignorance1 if ?\ kn[e/ n to extract ! ,gold2 = ,i h writt5 cle>ly1 ?\gh ?\ %\ld/ n "k any ?+ t 7 omitt$4 ,& ,i be=e admoni% !e to be cauti\s 9 ?y "w1 le/ ?\ lab\r = n\ght3 ,= x is c]ta91 & no fiction1 t 9 _m places !re are f\nd gold5 fl9ts1 & gold5 clay1 & s&1 (t-times ab\nd+ ) gold4 ,& if !y d n ab\nd ) x1 yet may !y be extract$ ) pr(it3 b ! fl9ts ab\nd+ ) x are extract$ ) great] ga94 ,!re are also f\nd :ole ,rocks & ,m\nta9s ( ,gold1 & great ,m\nta9s fill$ ) gold5 ,s& & ,clay1 n return+ ! *>ge ( wa%+1 ei!r = its too great r>efaction or spungiosity & levity1 by reason ( :i*1 its wa%$ away ) ! s&2 all :i*1 h[ poor soev]1 may be extract$ by ! _s ( ,salt ) ga91 & by ,antimony fix$ & purify$4 ,9 brief1 ?is is su* a secret1 by :i*1 no man c be an imp$im5t to ano!r1 z 9 o!r me*anical op]ations1 :]e( no man may be a%am$2 = ,god did !re=e create ,gold 9 ! e>? & /ones1 t we may !re=e extract x to ! glory ( ,8 ,"n1 & ! b5efit ( our ,neighb\r2 nei!r ha? he =bidd5 ! true & g5u9e use ( x4 ,i say !re=e 9 tru?1 t ,i h "h describ$ ?is ,art1 h[ ev] despis$ by ! ignorant1 yet ( greate/ mom5t1 & almo/ incompreh5sible4 ,n[ consid] ! ?+ a little f>!r1 ?\ %alt f9d e :]e 9 ! e>? great ,treasures to be hidd51 :i* only ?r\gh ignorance are n discov]$4 ,truly x is kn[n to all1 t !re is f\nd gold5 s& & clay 9 div]se places1 :i* = ! a=esaid ,reasons are left unlab\r$1 b by ?is our ,art may easily be work$ ^u4 ,!re are f\nd also silv] ,m\nta9s1 out ( :i*1 silv] _c be extract$ = ! little weight x yields3 !re is also f\nd 9 _m places a c]ta9 yell[ or r$di% e>?1 or su* l clay1 :i* ?\gh x conta9 /ore ( silv]1 yet x _c be extract$ ) pr(it by ?is way1 yet sep>able1 ) ga91 b n by ! _s ( salt1 :i* leaves x unt\*t1 b by "s o!r ?+1 e :]e to be f\nd 9 pl5ty1 ( :i*1 = "s reasons we %all speak no?+ "h4 ,& ?is way ( sep>ation makes mu* = ! poor m9]al ( copp]1 :i* ) pr(it _c be work$ ^u by ! vulg> way1 to be sep>at$ f ! ,copp]1 aft]w>d by rip5+ x into a bett] metal1 or turn+ x into v]dy-grease = want ( a bett] art1 :i* bus9ess also may well & hone/ly m ?an ma9ta9 a family4 ,?is way also may ! reject$ dross ( ! gold1 silv]1 & copp] be ) pr(it sep>at$4 ,b because ,i h decre$ to h&le "h only ! extraction ( gold out ( /ones1 !re=e ^! m5/rues :i* are us$ 9 ! extraction ( copp] & silv]1 are des]v$ly omitt$1 & res]v$ = ano!r place1 :]e sometime !y %all be deliv]$1 to wit1 if ,i %all see t ?is demon/ration %all be accept$ 9 m5s eyes1 :i* m v excell5t %all foll[4 ,z n[ ,i h und]tak5 a m excell5t matt] 9 love to my c\ntrey1 by :i* x may appe>1 t ,g]many h[ev] r$uc$ to want1 is yet ri* en\gh1 if x w\ld b at la/ look ^u its hidd5 treasures4 ,!re is no ne$ to (f] a =e-*ew$ bit1 = demon/ration is suffici5t1 nei!r w we obtrude a good ^u ! neglig5t2 = to ! ungrateful ! be/ ?+s are unacceptable4 ,^! !re=e be+ wav$1 9 %ort we w give ! demon/ration & extraction ( ^? fl9ts1 n d\bt+ b ! exp]t & exp]i5c$1 ?\gh ! sluggi% may n1 w !nce reap pr(it1 & give ,god ! praise4 ,:at belongs !n to ! a=esaid /ones1 out ( :i* gold may be extract$1 ?us ! matt] /&s4 ,all k9d ( fl9ts = ! mo/ "p h invisible gold1 sometimes visible & invisible1 volatile & corporeal toge!r3 b _m commonly conta9 impure iron-l volatile gold1 & also mature1 & a few1 sulphure\s & copp]-l4 ,/ones :i* ! ,g]mans call ,qu>tz5s & ,horn/e91 conta9+ pure & corporeal gold1 al?\gh mixt ) silv] & copp]1 may be burnt & gr\nd1 & extract$ ) ,m]cury1 & if !y ab\nd ) gold1 be purg$ by flux2 :i* lab\rs are usual ) digg]s & deal]s 9 metals1 ( :i* ,i d n int5d to write1 because o!rs h h]et(ore writ ( !m4 ,b ^? fl9ts ,qu>tz5 & ,horn/e9 e :]e almo/ to be f\nd1 conta9+ b a mean quantity ( disp]s$ iron-l ,gold1 ,m>casite-l1 & t ei!r fixt or volatile1 _c be sep>at$ ) ga91 to wit1 nei!r by ,m]cury nor by ,flux1 :]e=e !y are neglect$ by ! ,m9]s1 ei!r out ( ignorance or = ! intol]able co/s4 ,b ,i hav+ try$ ^? base /ones1 t h[ little gold soev] !y possess2 yet may x be sep>at$ ) great ga91 ,i w\ld n int]mit to publi% ?is k = my ,*ri/ian neighb\rs sake1 n d\bt+ b ?is publication w be pr(itable to v _m4 ,= ,i am n ignorant t !re are z well le>n$1 z unle>n$1 noble z ignoble1 secul> z spiritual1 ei!r by w> or o!rwise expos$ to pov]ty1 s t !y are h>dly able to ma9ta9 _! family1 c4 & = _! sakes & o!rs 9 want4 ,i h publi%$ ?is secret1 :i* rightly h&l$ may br+ no small ga9 ye>ly1 b especially :]e ^? /ones are pl5tiful1 & also t _s ( salt1 :]e( ! description is giv5 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces1 & h]eaft] !re %all be giv5 a bett]1 if no?+ h9d]2 9 ! mean :ile use & enjoy ^!4 ,& if x happ5 s t ?\ can/ n rightly p]=m all ?+s ( ! a=esaid tractate1 blu% n to le>n ! manual ,op]ations :i* _c be s exactly describ$ f ^? t are exp]i5c$1 le/ y h]eaft] unpr(itably sp5d y\r lab\r & co/s4 ,z = ^? /ones "k t v _m ( !m are f\nd 9 sev]al places1 *iefly 9 ^? t are s&y & m\nta9\s1 b 9 "s m & bett] ?an 9 o!rs3 = !re is seldom se5 s& )\t fl9ts1 & (t-times ! s& x self1 ?\gh v little do? n want ,gold4 ,b !y are v likely to be f\nd on ! %o>s ( ,riv]s1 :]e ! wat]s wa%+ away ! s& f ! fl9ts !y are f\nd 9 great abundance1 ?\gh !y are n s easily kn[n by _! outside1 z ^? :i* 7 f\nd clean 9 ! s&1 because !y are cov]$ ) slime4 ,:]e=e !y mu/ be brok5 ) a hamm]1 t t may be se5 :i* is 9 !m1 :i* may bett] appe> if !y be burnt1 & qu5*t 9 cold wat]4 ,= ! /one reta9+ its :it5ess :5 x is burnt & qu5*t do? conta9 no?+2 b acquir+ a r$ness x %ews !re is some?+ 9 x1 & ! m r$ x is ! bett] tok5 x is4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b ?is is n to be und]/ood ( s&y /ones1 wax+ r$ 9 "s "p1 9 ! fire1 conta9+ no gold1 b ( fl9ts out ( :i* by a mutual p]cussion fire is br\ght =?1 :i* ! m pure !y are ! pur] gold d !y yield4 ,!re are also fl9ts out ( :i* fire is =c$ by p]cussion be+ r$ 9 ! fire1 :i* conta9 no gold b ,iron2 :i* y may "k by t cle> r$ness be=e ! burn+1 :i* be+ burnt is *ang$ into an obscure r$ness1 n %9+ & crude3 b ! fl9ts conta9+ ,gold1 be+ burnt d acquire a fair gold5 yell[ness1 or r$di% col\r1 z if !y 7 cov]$ ) gold1 & t ?r\gh ! :ole sub/ance if !y be brok5 9 pieces4 ,& ^! give a pure gold1 b ^? o!r yield a r$ extraction l blood1 yield+ n gold1 b ! pure/ & malleable iron1 good 9 ,*ymick uses1 7b *iefly = silv] to be cem5t$ & exalt$7 = gold is seldome to be f\nd 9 !m2 ! :i* is well to be obs]v$ le/ ?\ draw out iron 9 /ead ( gold1 & s lose ?y lab\r4 ,also ! be/ /ones conta9+ gold1 are ^? :i* are :ite & %9+1 "h & !re ?r\gh\t hav+ 9 ! :ole sub/ance gre5 spots & l9es1 r$1 yell[1 skie-col\r$ & br[n4 ,!re are also black fl9ts out ( :i* fire is =c$ by p]cussion1 hav+ gold & iron1 :i* may be sep>at$ ) pr(it1 yield+ sometimes pl5ty ( ironi% ,gold1 :i* may 9 l mann]1 be sep>at$ ( :i* aft]w>d4 ,!y are v good fl9ts also :i* be+ burnt reta9 a :it5ess1 ) ve9s gre51 skie-col\r$1 & su* l1 nei!r are !y dise/eem$ :i* burnt1 h black spots1 & n ve9s4 ,b ! /ones 7,qu>tz5 & ,horn/e97 al?\gh !y 9 burn+ are n alt]$1 yet if !re be se5 be=e gold volatile & spiritual1 !y by sep>ation ( !mselves yield gold4 ,gross & subtle s& hav+ light & yell[ gold1 yields 9 ! burn+ a skie-col\r$ smoak1 & is exalt$ 9 col\r1 viz4 br[ni%3 b t ha? no?+ :i* is n alt]$4 ,subtle e>?1 yell[ or r$1 pass+ ?r\gh s& or a m\nta9 l a ve9 conta9s also gold1 :i* is = ! mo/ "p volatile1 & n mature1 fly+ away 9 r$uction1 hav+ +ress into silv] & o!r metals1 & !re=e = ?is reason cons]vable4 ,= ?y bett] k ?\ may/ prove ! /ones1 ) :ite fusile glass1 :i* ?+ is treat$ ( 9 ! f\r? "p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces1 t ?\ may/ n h cause to impute ! fault ( ?y err\r to me2 !re=e ,i w\ld h !e und]/&1 viz4 t all /ones conta9 n gold1 nei!r 9 all is x sep>able by ! _s ( salt3 !y are !re=e to be kn[n be=e !y be apply$ to ! "w4 ,n[ foll[s ! prep>ation ( fl9ts1 & ! extraction ( ! gold conta9$ 9 !m1 by ! _s ( salt4 ,fir/ ! fl9ts be+ made r$ hot 9 ! fire1 !y mu/ be qu5*t 9 cold wat]1 aft] tak5 out & cool$1 & f9ely p[d]$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,:5 !y are brok5 9 a ,mort> ! bett] p>ts may easily be sep>at$ f ! bas]3 = :ile !y are f9ely p[d]$1 always ! be/ "p goes into r$ p[d] fir/1 ! wors] "p ?ick] & h>d]1 conta9+ little or no?+1 be+ left2 ,& if !y be c\rsly p[d]$ & sift$ ?r\gh a f9e sieve ! m subtle "p l r$ p[d] goes ?r\gh ! sieve1 ! unuseful "p be+ left 9 ! sieve l :ite du/1 :i* may be ca/ away3 & if yet "s r$ness appe>s1 x mu/ aga9 be p[d]$ 9 a ,mort>1 & ! bett] "p %all g into a r$ p[d]1 ! bas] "p be+ left 9 ! sieve h>d & :ite :i* is to be ca/ away1 b y mu/ obs]ve t n all & e ( ^! fl9ts are ?us sep>able by p[d]+2 = "s be+ beat5 d e :]e reta9 ! same col\r1 )\t any sep>ation ( ! bett] p>ts1 :i* y mu/ f9ely p[d] & extract 9 ! :ole sub/ance1 ,b !y 7viz4 ^? sep>able7 are m easily extract$1 because all ! gold conta9$ 9 "o p\nd = ! mo/ "p may be ga!r$ out ( ?ree or f\r ounces f9ely p[d]$ & sep>at$ 9 ! a=esaid mann]2 s t x is n ne$ful to extract ! :ole /one1 nor to sp5d s mu* _s ( salt4 ,b s& & clay ne$ n su* a prep>ation1 b )\t a prep>ation be+ made be=e1 are extract$ by ! affusion ( ! _s ( salt4 !n ( ! fl9ts z a=esaid prep>$ & sep>at$ two1 ?ree1 f\r1 six p\nd1 to :i* be+ put into a cucurbit ( glass :ole 7undivid$7 p\r ( ! _s ( ,salt to ! dep? ( ?ree or f\r f+]s bread?1 & place x 9 hot s& or ,balneo1 t !re ! _s ( salt may be hot1 & may extract ! ,gold1 & s let x cont9ue = five1 six or m h\rs space1 until ! _s t+$ ) a deep r$ness1 c extract no m4 ,& p]*ance at ! fir/ "t 7?\gh seldom7 x may n be t+$ ) s great a r$ness1 !n mu/ y decant t same imp]fectly t+$ _s1 & p\r to o!r fl9ts aft] ! mann] express$1 prep>$ 9 ano!r cucurbit1 & place x ) ! fl9ts 9 a mod]ate heat = to extract ! gold2 :i* done p\r x (f aga91 & p\r x to fre% fl9ts1 & d s (t5 until x ha? drawn to x a suffici5t quantity ( gold2 :i* aft]w>d ?\ mu/ keep1 until ?\ ha/ gott5 a great] quantity1 & all ! ,gold may be sep>at$ at "o "t f x1 z aft]w>d %all be said4 ,:i* done p\r to ! res]v$ fl9ts 9 ! fir/ cucurbit1 a fre% _s ( salt1 & leave t s long 9 heat1 until x be col\r$1 & extract ! gold t is left 9 ! fl9ts1 & 0 n at ! fir/ "t extract$2 :i* _s be+ aft]w>d decant$1 p\r x to ! fl9ts res]v$ 9 ! second & ?ird cucurbit1 to extract ! residue ( ! gold :i* 0 left at ! fir/ "t2 & s consequ5tly to ! o!rs res]v$1 until ! _s be suffici5tly col\r$1 & c attract no m2 :i* aft]w>d p\r (f & put x to ! fir/1 :i* 0 res]v$4 ,y mu/ also p\r a fre% _s to ! rema9d] ( ! extraction = ! extract+ ( all ! gold4 ,at l5g? p\r to x also common wat] to wa% away ! t+$ _s ( gold rema9+ 9 ! fl9ts1 t none ( ! ,gold may be lo/4 ,& ?is lab\r is s long & (t5 to be repeat$ till !re rema9 nei!r fl9ts nor spirits2 9 ! mean :ile y %\ld ca/ away ! fl9ts extract$ & wa%$1 t ! cucurbits may be fill$ ) fre% fl9ts1 & s cont9ue ! "w2 & if !re be no m _s left to cont9ue ! extraction1 y may !n sep>ate ! extract$ gold f ! _s1 :i* is done z foll[e?3 b fir/ y mu/ h pl5ty ( glass vessels1 or retorts ( ! be/ e>?1 :i* may reta9 ! spirits2 :i* y may s f> fill ) ! impregnat$ _s1 t ! _s 9 ! ab/raction run n ov]1 :i* done1 x is to be extract$ 9 a dry ,balneo by little & little f ! ,gold1 :i* _s ye may use aga9 9 ! a=esaid "w4 ,& ! ,gold :i* is left 9 ! bottom ( ! vessels1 is to be sep>at$ f ! vessels ) a crook$ iron wi] & 7kept be+ v l to r$ e>?7 = its use1 until ?\ ha/ gott5 a good quantity1 viz4 s mu* z suffice? = sep>ation & purgation 7( :i* aft]w>d7 to be made by ,antimony4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b :5 ?\ %alt extract r$ talc ) _s ( salt1 r$ or black granates1 ,smiris1 or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 & o!r ,fossiles1 :i* beside fixt ,gold conta9 mu* immature & volatile ,gold2 y mu/ 9 ! ab/raction ca/ 9 a little iron1 viz4 to ! solution1 :i* reta9s & fixes ! gold :i* o!rwise flyes away 9 fusion4 ,:]e=e ^? solutions & extractions ( ,talc & o!r ?+s conta9+ volatile gold are bett] extract$ out ( iron ,cucurbits by e>!n alembicks ?an out ( glass & e>!n retorts1 because !n t volatile gold do? attract only s mu* !nce z is suffici5t = its fixation2 :i* iron is aft] easily sep>at$ by ! ,antimony f ! gold1 z %all aft] be taught4 ,& ?is is to be not$1 t n ! :ole granate is soluble 9 ! _s ( salt1 al?\gh x be long left 9 dige/ion1 always reta9+ its =m] col\r2 :]e=e !re is a diff]5ce to be made1 or a prep>ation to be le>n$1 requisit = ! solution ( ! gold conta9$ 9 !m4 ,& y mu/ extract ,talc n ) too mu* or excessive heat1 le/ its sub/ance be totally dissolv$ 9 ! _s & be a h9d]ance to ! "w2 because !re is little pr(it !n1 = x is !re=e appo9t$1 t a little gold disp]s$ 9 a great quantity ( ,talc may be r$uc$ into a little compass t x ne$ n t all ! quantity ( ,talc be made fusile1 because x w !reby procure loss4 ,b !re is no dang] 9 fl9ts1 because ! _s ( salt do? n dissolve !m z x do? ,talc1 b only extracts gold f !nce1 ! /ony body be+ left4 ,! lapis calam9>is may also o!rwise be h&l$ 9 ! extraction & fixation ?an granates1 fl9ts & ,talc1 because x is almo/ :olly soluble 9 ! _s ( salt2 :i* "w is n "h to be h&l$1 because ! extraction & fixation is taught 9 a peculi> way 9 ano!r place1 nei!r d ,i mean to treat ( x "h1 b only ( ! extraction ( gold out ( fl9ts e :]e to be f\nd4 ,& ?is is ! way ( extraction ( ,gold out ( fl9ts & s& 9 heat by ! _s ( salt1 to be done 9 glass vessels4 ,b !re is ano!r way too1 :i* is done 9 cold )\t glass vessels1 :i* ,i ?\ght wor? ! sett+ d[n1 t 9 ! a=esaid "w y may *oose :i* y please1 ?is or t1 & x is done z foll[e?4 ,we mu/ h 9 ?is way /ore ( e>!n funnels well burnt1 & n suck+ up ! spirits2 = want ( :i* we mu/ h su* z be ( /rong glass3 !re mu/ also be a =m ) _m holes 9 x to receive ! a=esaid funnels1 "u :i* mu/ be plac$ glass di%es or basons to receive ! /ra9$ _s4 ,"h foll[s ! "w to be p]=m$ by ,funnels4 ,! ,funnels be+ put 9 ! holes ( ! =m1 y mu/ fir/ put a big piece ( fl9t 9 ! /raight] "p ( ! ,funnel1 to :i* aft] put less] pieces1 & on ^! aga9 less1 viz4 z mu* z s]ve? to fill ! /raight "p ( ! ,funnel1 ( :i* ! l>g] "p is aft] to be fill$ ) p[d]$ fl9ts1 b s t !re be left a dep? ( ?ree or f\r f+]s bread? = ! _s ( salt4 ,by ?is means ^? great] pieces 9 ! l[] "p w h9d] ! passage ( ! f9e p[d] 9 ! ,affusion ( ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,:i* be+ done z x ought1 p\r to ! fl9ts conta9$ 9 ! ,funnels ! _s ( salt1 two or ?ree f+]s bread? 9 deepness1 :i* =?) %all "w on ! fl9ts1 & attract _! gold1 & !n run into ! di% or bason set und]nea?3 & because = ! mo/ "p at ! fir/ "t1 "s ( ! p[d] passe? ?r\gh ) ! _s1 y mu/ s (t5 p\r ! same spirits on ! fl9ts until !re be a /oppage1 & ! _s come cle>2 aft]w>d p\r ?is _s into ! second ,funnel ) fl9ts2 & !n into ! ?ird1 & s consequ5tly1 until x be /ra9$ ?r\gh ! fl9ts ( e ,funnel2 or till ! _s be suffici5tly col\r$1 :i* y mu/ keep until y h gott5 a suffici5t quantity to be di/ill$ by retort = ! sep>at+ ! _s f ! gold4 ,!n t fir/ _s be+ /ra9$ ?r\gh ! fl9ts ( ea* ,funnel accord+ to ord] & col\r$1 p\r a fre% _s to ! fl9ts ( all ! ,funnels accord+ to ord]1 beg9n+ at ! fir/1 till y come to ! la/1 until t be suffici5tly col\r$2 :i* be+ done1 p\r a fre% _s ( salt to ! fl9ts 7accord+ to _! ord]7 conta9$ 9 e ,funnel4 ,& :5 y see ! /ra9$ _s n to receive a t9cture1 x's a sign t all ! gold is extract$2 & !n p\r on no m _s b common wat]1 t x may be /ra9$1 & ! wat] w attract ! _s ( salt left 9 ! fl9ts1 t none %all be lo/1 :i* acidi% wat] save by its self to ! same1 & ! l uses3 :i* be+ done1 take out ! extract$ fl9ts1 & fill ! ,funnels ) fre% z be=e1 viz4 to be extract$2 & d ?is s long z y h fl9ts & _s4 ,b y mu/ n p\r a _s n suffici5tly t+$ into ! spirits t are well col\r$ & impregnat$ ) gold1 b keep x a "p1 & p\r x /ill to fre% prep>$ fl9ts1 accord+ to ord]1 conta9$ 9 div]s ,funnels1 viz4 until x be suffici5tly col\r$2 & be+ col\r$1 sep>ate x by ! glass retorts ) ! re/1 extract+ x f ! gold by ab/raction2 & be+ ab/ract$ aga91 use x to a new "w l ! =m]4 ,& by ?is means ) #ajj p\nd ( _s ( salt may be extract$ "s ?\s& p\nds ( fl9ts prep>$1 & sep>ate ! gold conta9$ 9 !m1 :i* o!rwise by fusion _c be done4 ,b ! *ief po9t consi/e? 9 ! extraction 7! _s ( salt be+ well & rightly fir/ adm9i/r$7 viz4 t ! _s may n be wa/$1 :]eby _m /ones may be ab/ract$ ) a little _s4 ,b ?is caution is to be obs]v$ 9 ?is extraction1 :i* is done 9 cold1 t x require? a /rong] _s ( salt ?an t1 :i* is done 9 heat by cucurbits1 or else ! bus9es goes on sl[]3 b ) a /rong] _s by ?is 7! cold7 way !y are extract$ soon] & easi] ?an by t :i* is done 9 heat2 & nei!r s dang]\s1 labori\s or co/ly3 ?is extraction !n1 viz4 ! cold1 requires a /rong] _s ( salt 7:i* is wor? not+7 ?an ! hot4 ,& ?is is t way1 by :i* ^? gold5 fl9ts1 & o!r gold5 fossiles are prep>$1 & ) ! _s ( salt are extract$1 & by :i* x is aga9 sep>at$ f !m3 ,n[ %all foll[ ! mann] ( purification1 viz4 ( ! ,gold left 9 ! ,retort4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! pure gold be+ extract$ out ( ! fl9ts1 n ! iron-l1 !re ne$s no great bus9ess ( purification2 = ?\ may/ purify x by fusion ) borax1 or ) ! flux+ p[d] made ) ! equal weight ( nitre & t>t>3 b if ! gold extract$ out ( ,fl9ts be mixt ) iron1 z = ! mo/ "p x is1 !n y mu/ n fuse x ) ,flux+ ,p[d]1 because x is n !reby purify$ or r5d]$ malleable ,gold1 b sep>ate x by lead1 by :i* way x is purg$ & made malleable4 ,& if su* ,gold h any sulphure\s impurity mixt besides1 x is n to be sep>at$ ) lead1 because x is !n p>tly turn$ to dross & o!r impurities by ! iron ) loss2 :]e=e x is to be purg$ ) ?ree p>ts ( ,antimony & sep>at$2 by :i* means no?+ is lo/2 :i* is ! be/ way ( sep>ation & purification ( ,gold1 viz4 ! f]re\s1 )\t :i* x _c o!rwise be sep>at$ )\t loss4 ,h[ impure ,gold may be sep>at$ & purg$ by ,antimony4 ,?is "w is necess>y to be kn[n1 if y ?9k to h any b5efit by ! a=esaid extraction ( ,fl9ts by ! _s ( ,salt1 :i* )\t ?is sep>ation & r$uction is ( no mom5t3 & :at pr(it ,i pray is !re by ! extraction ( immature ,gold1 :i* by ! common way _c be purg'd1 requir+ ! indu/ry ( ! ,arti/ 9 fusion1 :]eby x may be sep>at$ f its sulphure\s fces & fix$8 ,= x is easie to conjecture1 t su* spiritual & volatile gold mix$ ) ,iron1 by t common flux is n r$ucible into a body1 b r into dross3 = exp]i5ce te/ifies t gold dissolv$ ) ! _s ( salt1 & also iron1 or any o!r sulphure\s ?+1 ! _s ( salt be+ ab/ract$ _c be r$uc$ :ole by ! vulg> flux made ( ,nitre & ,t>t>1 go+ into dross3 :i* if x happ5 to corporeal1 pure & fixt gold1 h[ %all x be o!rwise ) t :i* is incorporeal1 unclean & volatile8 = ! ,gold be+ ironi% commonly1 :i* is extract$ out ( /ones1 & iron hav+ great aff9ity ) gold 7by reason ( :i* be+ ne>ly unit$1 x is difficultly sep>at$1 s t x easi] goes ) iron into dross ?an p>t$ f x7 y mu/ ( necessity make a flux n only attract+ t impure gold1 b also purify+ & cleans+ x1 t :i* ,antimony alone do?1 :i* ) its combu/ible fusible ,sulphur easily ent]s t ironi% ,gold3 ,b by its ,m]cury x attracte? ! pure corporeal gold1 & cleanse? x1 & sep>ates x f all dross )\t any loss3 :]e=e !re _c be a bett] flux1 b requir+ indu/ry1 or an +5i\s sep>ation ( ! ,antimony f ! gold1 )\t wa/+ ! gold2 :i* is done z foll[s4 ,& fir/ y\r f]re\s gold1 t is left 9 ! ab/raction ( ! _s ( salt1 mu/ be f9ely p[d]$ 9 iron retorts or pots1 & m+l$ ) x two or ?ree p>ts ( ,antimony p[d]$1 & mixt 9 a v /rong crucible fill$ & cov]$1 & !n fus$ 9 our f\r? furnace1 until t fl[ l wat]2 :i* soon appe>+1 p\r !m toge!r into a heat$ ,cone1 sme>$ )9 ) wax1 & :5 !y be cold1 sep>ate f ! dross ! ,regulus 7hav+ mo/ ( ! gold7 ) a hamm]1 & keep x by x self4 ,:i* done1 y mu/ aga9 melt ! drossy ,antimony 7z yet conta9+ mu* gold7 t 0 left1 9 ! crucible1 & add to x a little fil+ ( ,iron1 mix+ !m ) a crook$ wi]1 & t ,antimonial combu/ible ,sulphur w be mortifi$ by add+ iron1 & w yield a ,regulus conta9+ ! re/ ( ! gold1 :i*1 z a reg>d is _h to ! quantity ( iron add$1 w be m or less1 & = ! mo/ "p w answ] 9 weight to ! weight ( ! iron2 !n ca/ ! mass 7well fl[+7 into a ,cone heat$ & sme>$ on ! inside ) wax1 :i* be+ cold1 sep>ate aga9 ! ,regulus f ! dross ) a hamm]1 :i* also is to be kept by x self2 melt ! dross aga91 z be=e1 & precipitate x ) iron1 & extract ! ,regulus !nce1 :i* keep by its self1 = x conta9s gold & silv] mixt4 ,= ! be/ gold is precipitat$ ! fir/ "t1 b aft]w>d ! bas] sort1 & at la/ only ,silv]4 ,:]e=e e ,regulus is to be kept by x self1 t ! pure/ gold may be a "p1 & ! silv]$ gold by x self4 ,n4 ,b4 ,& if ! ,antimony1 by ! addition ( ,iron1 d lose its fusibility1 & !re=e c yield no ,regulus1 x's requir$1 t y at e "t :5 precipitation is made1 by add+ iron1 t y d also ca/ 9 "s ,misy1 to make ! mass to melt 9 ! crucible & precipitate ! ,regulus4 ,all ! gold & silv] be+ r$uc$ into ?ree or f\r ,regulus's1 y mu/ keep ! drossy p>ts by !mselves t 7 left1 ( :i* we %all speak h]eaft]4 ,n[ foll[s ! way ( sep>at+ ! ,gold & ,silv] f ! ,antimony4 ,! a=esaid antimonial ,regulus's may _m waies be purg$1 & fir/ by help ( ,bell[s on a pla9 e>!n te/1 z ! cu/om is ) ,goldsmi?s :5 !y make ,gold fusile by ,antimony1 :i* lab\r is t$i\s & dang]\s2 :i* _c be done (t5 )\t ! loss ( heal?1 nor 9 great quantity3 :]e=e :5 a bett] way is kn[n1 'tis a folly to d x s4 ,! ,regulus's also may be purifi$ by lead on a te/e1 :i* "w may be done 9 a great quantity1 b x requires abundance ( coals & lead1 :]e ! ,antimony _c be pres]v$3 b x may be done ) ga91 & is to be pref]r$ be=e ! =m] waies3 ,?\ mai/ if ?\ please/ calc9e ! a=esaid ,regulus's to a%es1 & !n fuse !m2 :i* way ! gold & silv] may easily be drawn out4 ,?\ mai/ also fuse !m 9 a crucible1 & by ! addition ( "s salts1 sep>ate ! antimony f ! gold & silv]1 turn+ ! antimony into dross1 :i* be+ sep>at$1 ^? are f\nd purifi$ & malleable1 :i* ?\gh x be ! easie/ way1 x is yet also v dang]\s1 = ! salts (t51 if y d n w>ily proce$1 d spoyl mu* gold & silv]1 & sometimes leave gold immalleable1 & s d\ble ! pa9s4 ,b he :o kn[s h[ to d ?is by ,nitre only1 he may ) great ga91 & 9 a %ort "t1 purifie a great quantity ( ! a=esaid ,regulus's )\t loss ( ! gold1 silv]1 or antimony4 ,!re are also o!r means = ! do+ ( x :i* to relate 7 t$i\s & inde$ impossible4 ,:]e=e ,i w set d[n ! be/ ( all1 mo/ pr(itable 9 ! sep>ations ( great quantities ( ,regulus's4 ,:]e fir/ is requir$ "s peculi> little ,furnace ) a ,fire almo/ l to t 9 our fir/ "p ( ,philosophical ,furnaces1 built = ! sublim+ ( ,fl[]s2 x wants inde$ a grate1 b x ha? little v5ts = to make ! coals burn1 t ?y antimony sep>at$ f ! gold1 may be sublimat$ or elevat$ into sublimatory vessels4 ,:i* be+ rightly built & heat$1 let s mu* ( ! ,regulus be ca/ 9 ) a spoon z ! ,fire c be>1 :i* w quickly melt & be elevat$1 ! air be+ attract$ by ! v5ts1 )\t any tr\ble3 :i* be+ sublim$1 y may ca/ 9 m1 if y h m1 until all ! ,regulus be sep>at$ & sublimat$ f ! gold & silv]1 :i* are left 9 ! ,fire pure & malleable2 ! furnace be+ cold1 y may take out ! ,fl[]s & keep !m 7( :i* aft]w>ds7 = uses1 :i* way y may n only sep>ate a great numb] ( ,regulus's f gold & silv] 9 a small "t1 b also keep all ! antimony1 :i* may _m waies be us$ 9 ,al*ymy & ,m$ic9e ) great pr(it4 ,:i* sure is an excell5t k1 = n only h]eby may any "o get abundantly1 )\t wrong+ 8 neighb\r1 b also help _m sick ,p1 viz4 by t excell5t ,m$ic9e made ( ! ,fl[]s3 :i* is a special gift ( ,god1 = :i* we owe immortal ,?anks4 ,& ?is is1 ( all o!rs t ,i "k1 ! be/ way ( sep>ation ( gold f antimony1 :i* is n only done 9 great quantity1 9 a %ort "t1 & ) small *>ge1 b also )\t loss ( ! ,antimony4 ,"h foll[s ! ,use ( ! ,antimonial ,fl[]s4 ,fir/1 y may take ! :ite/ ( ! ,fl[]s out ( ! l[] hole1 & keep !m = a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 b r$uce ! re/ 7be+ less pure7 into ,regulus by ! salt ( ,t>t>1 = div]s uses1 z %all be said aft]w>d2 or y may m+le !m ) an equal weight ( common sulphur1 or antimony1 :i* be+ mixt 9 a cov]$ crucible1 melt !m1 & !y w yield an antimony l to a natural1 good to purifie gold3 or ?\ mai/ m+le !m ) o!r metals or m9]als1 t by ?is means !y may be made bett]4 ,or ?\ mai/ use !m 9 ,*yrurg]y1 = !y ( all /iptick plai/]s make ! be/4 ,9 brief1 ! a=esaid ,fl[]s may _m waies be us$ ) good ga9 & success4 ,! a=esaid antimonial dross may also be r$uc$ into ,fl[]s1 & us$ 9 ! same mann]2 :i* inde$ are end[$ ) z excell5t ,prop]ties1 z !y :i* are made out ( ,regulus's2 because 9 t fusion & sep>ation ( gold extract$ out ( ,fl9ts & ,talc1 ! gold only t 0 fixt & mature1 0 sep>at$ f ! ,regulus's1 7! immature & volatile be+ left 9 ! dross7 & elevat$ ) ! ,fl[]s3 ,x foll[s !nce1 t ^! are bett]1 z well 9 m$ic9e z 9 ! transmutation ( metals4 ,or1 if ?\ wilt1 add to ! antimony 7z a=esaid us$7 old iron1 to r$uce x 9 a furnace1 & take ! ,regulus1 hav+ gold & silv]1 :i* may !re=e be us$ 9 o!r op]ations ( ,*ymi/ry1 :]e !re is ne$ ( ,regulus1 z we may %ew h]eaft]4 ,b ! dross do? yield a ,regulus1 viz4 9 a v /rong ,fire1 & a ,furnace ) a peculi> sep>atory by ab/raction1 :i* al?\gh x conta9 n gold1 yet x may be us$ n )\t ga91 z if x be m+l$ ) ,t9 9 fusion1 x procures to x a h>dness & s\nd1 useful = fa%ion+ div]s sort ( ,h\%old-/uff1 :i* is n s easily d>k5$ z ! common ,t91 or if ?\ wilt n1 ?\ mai/ make weights ( x4 ,hi!rto we h treat$ ( ! extraction ( gold out ( ,fl9ts1 & ( its putrification by antimony2 n[ we w tea* y h[ to use ! re/ ( ! antimony1 z well 9 ! p]fection ( base metals z 9 m$ic9e1 z well = ! pres]v+ ( ,heal?1 z ! cur+ ( ,diseases4 ,b see+ we h made m5tion ( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 to be made out ( antimony a=esaid1 ,i w\ld n h !e ?9k t t is su* z c take away all di/emp]s 9 g5]al1 )\t di/9ction1 :i* v]tue is only ascrib$ to ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 b n by me to ?is m$ic9e2 to :i* ,i attribute no m ?an ,i h try$3 ,b ?is 9 tru? ,i d>e affirm1 t !re is1 besides ! /one1 sc>ce any comp>able to x2 = x do? n only pres]ve ! body f div]s ,diseases1 b also happily frees x f ! pres5t1 s t x may des]v$ly be t]m$ a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,prep>ation foll[e?4 ( ! fl[]s purifi$ f ! dross a p\nd1 viz4 ( ,antimony1 by :i* ! extract$ gold 0 purifi$1 :i* = ! mo/ "p are ( a yell[ col\r1 hav+ gold volatile & immature3 9 defect ( :i*1 take ! fl[]s made out ( ! gold5 ,regulus's1 be+ = ! mo/ "p :ite1 to :i* p\r 9 a ,glass ,vial1 /rong & long-neck$1 ( _s ( w9e t>t>is$1 ?ree or f\r p\nd1 m+le & /ir !m well toge!r1 & put on x ano!r crook$ pipe 7)9 :i* let !re be "s ounces ( ,quicksilv]1 z is describ$ 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( our ,philosophical ,furnaces7 & make /rong ! joynts ) a bullocks bladd] ?rice fold$1 made wet2 :i* dry$1 place ! glass 9 ,balneum1 & give fire by degrees1 t ! _s ( w9e ) ! antimony may dige/1 9 :i* leave x = #bd h\rs space1 & s soon z ! fire is out1 take out ! glass1 :5 x is cold1 p\r (f ! _s t+$ r$ f ! ,fl[]s1 & p\r on fre%2 & place x1 z be=e1 9 ,balneum1 to dige/ #bd h\rs space1 till x be r$1 & d ?is ! ?ird "t1 or s (t5 till ! ,_s be no m col\r$1 = !n no m is to be p\r$ on1 & t :i* is col\r$1 is to be filtr$ ) ,cap-pap]4 ,! re/ ( ! ,fl[]s1 aft] ! extraction1 z n requisite to ?is bus9ess1 are to be ei!r kept by !mselves1 or ?r[n away4 ,b ! t+$ ,_s is to be ab/ract$ out ( a glass cucurbit by an alembick1 to ! half1 f ! t9cture1 :i* di/ill$ _s may aga9 be us$ 9 ! same "w3 b ! t9cture left 9 ! cucurbit is ! m$ic9e1 ( :i* m5tion has be5 made4 ,n[ m5tion be+ made also ( t>t>is$ _s ( w9e1 t ,i may satisfie ! d\btful conc]n+ t ,i w "h also give its description1 :i* is z foll[e?4 4 ( ,t>t> #bj or #cj p\nd1 put x 9 a l>ge coat$ retort1 & place x 9 s&1 & di/il ! _s (f ) a s(t heat4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is "w may bett] & soon] be p]=m$ by t in/rum5t ( our second ,furnace2 & because x requires great & l>ge receiv]s1 z be+ v p5etrative1 ?\ mai/ fir/ apply a t9 or copp] ,s]p5t to ! neck ( ! retort1 in/ead ( a receiv]1 :i* is plac$ 9 a tub fill$ ) cold wat]1 t ! spirits be+ !reby cool$1 may be reta9$1 :i* aft]w>d y mu/ ab/ract to ! half1 out ( a glass cucurbit by an alembick3 = ! o!r half ) ! black oyl is unpr(itable 9 ?is "w1 & !re=e to be tak5 away4 ,aft] t1 m+le ! m subtile "p1 di/ill$ ) half ( ! ,caput ,mortuum1 ( ! a=esaid ,_s1 calc9$ to a :it5ess1 & ab/ract x half aga9 9 a g5tle ,balneum1 out ( a glass cucurbit by an alembick1 ! joynts :]e( are e :]e to be well clos$1 & ! calc9$ ,t>t> %all receive ) x self ! /5*1 toge!r ) ! ,phlegm1 only ! pur] "p ( ! ,_s1 & m subtile di/ill+ =?1 :i* is aga9 to be m+l$ ) ! o!r half ( ! ,t>t> calc9$ to a :it5ess1 & to be rectifi$ by ano!r alembick2 ! ,caput ,mortuum may aga9 be calc9$ to take away ! fetidness1 t x may be us$ aga94 ,& ?is is t t>t>is$ _s ( w9e1 ) :i* ! a=esaid t9cture & ess5ce is extract$1 & truly n only ?is1 b ( all o!r metals1 :i* no o!r c d4 ,& if x 7 lawful1 ,i w\ld write some?+ m ( its wond]ful =ce & v]tue :i* x ha? 9 purify+ bas] metals1 ) :i* x ha? a great aff9ity2 = x c sep>ate ! pure f ! impure1 ( :i* m 9 ano!r place4 ,b :5 x is to be us$ 9 m5d+ ( metals1 x ne$s n s mu* rectification z is requir$ 9 ! extract+ ( metallick m$ic9es2 :]e y may draw x 9 pl5ty out ( ! dry lees ( w9e4 ,b !re is also ano!r t>t>is$ _s ( w9e1 :i* may also be us$ 9 ?is same "w1 :i* is made aft] ! foll[+ way3 ,dissolve 9 a p\nd ( ! _s ( w9e six ounces ( ,cry/al ( ,t>t>2 :i* solution use 9 ! a=esaid extraction1 9 ! same mann]4 ,( ! ,virtues ( ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,?is ,antimonial ,t9cture do?1 above all o!r ,m$ic9es evacuate viti\s hum\rs1 & ins5sibly purge? impure blood2 op5s any ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 ,sple51 ,re9s1 & ! o!r vessels1 attract+ to x all malignities1 & leav+ no impurities beh9d x4 ,& because x cleanse? ! blood1 x cures ! ,leprosy1 ,fr5*-pox1 & it*1 & o!r ,diseases proce$+ f ! impurity ( ! blood4 ,by its p5etrative & att5uative v]tue1 x resolves all t>t>e\s hum\rs1 & evacuate? !m1 viz4 :i* +5d] ! ,g\t1 ! /one ( ! ,bladd] & ,re9s2 b n ! ,/one p]fectly coagulat$1 only x mitigate? its pa91 & h9d]s its encrease2 b be+ n h>d5$ or coagulat$1 x attracte? & evacuate? x totally & fundam5tally out ( all p>ts2 x takes away also all ,feav]s1 & o!r diseases com+ f ! sup]fluity ( hum\rs4 ,x g5tly evacuate? ! wat] betwe5 ! sk91 by siege & ur9e4 ,9 brief1 x /r5g!ns & purges ! pr9cipal p>ts1 & pres]ves !m f all pret]natural accid5ts4 ,x is a mo/ excell5t pres]vative 9 ! "t ( pe/il5ce1 & o!r contagi\s diseases2 & ( !m be+ caught1 x is a mo/ absolute rem$y1 expell+ ! disease sudd5ly f ! he>t1 & evacuat+ x4 ,9 few words1 'tis ( all o!rs a mo/ excell5t ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 v pr(itable to bo? old & "y1 & also v safe2 b w>ily to be m9i/r$1 by reason ( its /r5g? ) :i* x is endu$1 :i* is mo/ p[]ful1 = x is z a great fire1 :i* ext+ui%e? ! less]4 ,truly a bett] m$ic9e _c be desir$ ?an ?is1 :i* is extract$ ( a v mean ?+1 9 a %ort space ( "t1 & ) v small co/ & pa9s4 ,i +5u\sly confess1 ,i nev] saw its l1 :i* ,i d\bt n to be ! be/ 9 ! ,_w4 ,:]e=e !n d we seek any o!r b ?is1 viz4 :i* excels 9 ^? ?+s :i* are desir$ f ! real m$ic9e8 ,b z x is mo/ excell5t1 yet ,i am c]ta91 t _m delud$ p w be (f5d$ at x1 be+ prep>$ out ( ,antimony1 a mean & despis$ ?+1 & aft] a pla9 way4 ,b 'tis no matt]1 ,= ! _w w be deceiv$1 look+ aft] gay ?+s1 disrespect+ & despis+ mean ?+s1 :5 all good ?+s1 yea1 ev5 :5 ,god himself do? rejoice 9 simplicity1 = :i*1 by wick$ & pr\d m5 he is n s\ght unto4 ,b ?is is ! effect ( s91 by :i* man is s bl9d$1 t ?\gh he "k n good1 :5 set be=e 8 eyes1 yet he is /udi\s ( evil4 ,( ! ,use & ,dose ( ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,see+ ( all m$ic9es x is ! mo/ p[]ful1 x _h ne$ be w>ily us$1 = a small] dose is alwaies saf] ?an a great]2 :i* !re=e may aft] be giv52 ! :i* is to be obs]v$ 9 all diseases ( "y & old4 ,to *ildr5 ( #b1 #c1 #d1 or #f mon?s old1 aga9/ ! ,worms1 ,scabs1 ,feav]s1 & ,epilepsie1 y ne$ n give above half a drop ) a prop] vehicle1 :i* y may repeat ?ree or f\r times a day3 x kille? ! ,worms1 x emptye? ! /oma* ( evil hum\rs3 x refre%e? !m1 & pres]ves !m f scabb9ess2 & because x evacuate? evil & corrupt hum\rs1 x pres]ve? !m f ! small pox & measles1 viz4 if x be us$ e mon?2 b to *ildr5 ( #a1 #b1 or #c ye>s old1 y may give a drop1 & to *ildr5 ( #d or #e ye>s old a drop & a half3 to "y p betwe5 #ae & #bd ye>s1 may be giv5 #b1 #c1 or #d drops4 ,to /rong] bodies f #be to #ej ye>s1 #d1 #e1 #f1 or #g drops4 ,b ! dose mu/ be great] or less1 ) a reg>d _h to ! sickness ( ! pati5t4 ,& 9 ! ,/one & ,g\t1 may be daily adm9i/r$ 9 w9e or be]1 viz4 9 ! morn+ fa/+1 unless ! pati5t be v weak2 = !n y may give x twice or ?rice 9 a day1 & cont9ue ?is till ! cure be p]fect$2 :]e is to be obs]v$ t he mu/ keep a temp]ate dyet4 ,9 ! ,leprosy1 ,fr5*-,pox & ,scurvy1 e morn+ may a dose be giv51 & ! disease %all totally be root$ out4 ,o!rwise1 viz4 ! /r5g? be+ too mu* wa/$ & weakn$1 y may give only e o!r day1 viz4 s long z %all be ne$4 ,9 ! ,epilepsie x may be giv5 daily2 & also 9 ! ,dropsy4 ,9 all ,feav]s1 two or ?ree h\rs be=e ! fit4 ,9 ! ,plague x is to be giv5 pres5tly1 & e day to be repeat$3 b = a pres]vative to be drunk e week once4 ,9 all o!r int]nal affects x mu/ be giv5 daily1 until ! decl9+ ( ! disease2 b aft]w>d by little & little1 ! m$ic9e is to be us$ till ! disease be fully cur$4 ,9 ext]nal1 z 9 fre% w\nds by a bl[1 ?ru/ or %ot1 brok5 bones1 c4 e day once2 ) a necess>y extr9sical application ( a ,plai/]4 ,9 old ,fi/ulaes & ,canc]s1 x may be us$ once e day intr9sically & extr9sically1 ! place affect$ may be cleans$ ) ,m9]al ,oyntm5ts4 ,= by ?is means e invet]ate evil1 h[ desp]ate soev]1 is ?r\ghly cur$1 & pleasantly1 )\t all pa94 ,b al?\gh ?is be mo/ preci\s ( all m$ic9es1 yet !re is a m5/ruum n corrosive1 ) :i* n only m easily ?an ) ! _s ( w9e t>t>is$1 a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be extract$ out ( ,antimony1 & endu$ ) bett] ?an ! a=esaid v]tues2 s t = ! *>ge ( "o royal1 9 ?ree days "t1 s mu* may be gott5 z may s]ve to cure "s ?\s&s ( m51 b also all vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als & metals1 are radically dissolv$ & r$uc$ into _! fir/ matt]3 by :i* means n only v great ,poysons are *ang$ into mo/ :olesome m$ic9es1 b also bitt] ?+s are depriv$ ( _! bitt]ness3 = by x ?+s are s correct$1 t !y d no m provoke /ool & vomit1 viz4 :i* are v vehem5t ,ca?>ticks 7by nature7 be+ *ang$ into mo/ excell5t re/oratives4 ,also fetid ?+s be+ correct$ by x1 d acquire a sweet od\r4 ,& x do? n only 7:i* seems a wond]7 dissolve vegetables1 animals & m9]als ) ^? ?+s :i* come ( !m1 b also ! v ,glasses2 :]e=e y mu/ alwaies *use ! /ronge/ glasses = dige/ion & solution1 or 9 ! defect ( su*1 ! weak] are to be *ang$ e #f h\res4 ,& yet x is n at all alt]$ by ^? ?+s t x do? r$uce & turn into _! fir/ matt] m$ic9al1 nei!r 9 v]tue nor col\r2 = x alwaies keeps ! middle place betwe5 pure & impure1 ( :i* ?is falls to ! bottom1 b t swims on ! top ( ! m5/ruum1 :i* may aga9 be us$4 ,9 brief1 x's v]tues 9 prep>+ m$ic9es _c be en\gh prais$4 ,b x may be comp>$ ) ! ,m]curial wat] ( ,basilus ,val5t9us2 & ! ,alcahe/ ( ,p>acelsus & ,helmont1 :i* ,i judge to be ! ,fire ( ! ,maccabees turn$ into a ?ick wat] "u-gr\nd4 ,x is a p]petual fire1 b n alwaies burn+ visibly2 x is a wat] p]man5t1 n wett+ ! h&s1 ! ,sope ( ! ,wise1 ! ,philosoph]s ,azo?1 & ! ,royal-,ba?4 ,:i* ,m5/rue ?\gh ,i h kn[n "s ye>s1 & h (t5 us$ x ) metallicks1 & by x h f\nd out _m secrets1 yet ,i nev] ?\ght ( its use 9 ,physick1 until be+ askt ( "o :o 0 a great ,/ud5t ( ,helmont1 :e!r ,i knew ! prep>ation ( ! liquor ,alcaha/ ( ,p>acelsus2 & nam+ "s ( ! v]tues ( ?is liquor 9 prep>+ ,m$ic9es1 ,i began to be?9k my self1 & ,i obs]v$ t x 0 my secret ,balneum1 t purifies m9]als4 ,:]e=e ,i pres5tly made tryal ) vegetables & animals 7= ,i knew ! ,v]tues !re( 9 metallicks7 & ,i f\nd wond]ful & a/oni%+ ?+s 9 x1 :i* be=e 7 incr$ible to me4 ,i affirm & confess !re=e s9c]ely1 t all & e ! inv5t$ m$ic9es publi%$ by o!rs & my self1 h[ r>e & co/ly soev]1 are mo/ mean ?+s 9 my e/imation4 ,= ?is ,univ]sal ,key 0 want+ to u4 ,= our vegetables & m9]als1 h[ev] by art mac]at$1 _c be p]fectly resolv$1 & !re=e we hi!rto h _h b "p ( _! v]tues4 ,b n[ we ne$ n mu* art1 lab\r & co/1 to r$uce a :ole body )\t corrosives1 into ! fir/ matt]1 l 9 %ape to "s cle> & excell5t wat]1 ( its own accord ca/+ =? its sup]flu\s t]re/reity1 & becom+ a mo/ :olesome m$ic9e1 consi/+ ( ! ?ree pure/ pr9ciples2 ! :i* _c be done )\t ?is m5/ruum4 ,=1 ,:at else c\ld ,physicians extract out ( h]bs ?an ,syrups1 ,electu>ies1 ,cons]ves & ,wat]s8 ,) :i* ,prep>ations !y 7 n am5d$1 b only qualifi$ ) ! addition ( ,sug> or ,honey1 because !re is no sep>ation made ( ! pure f ! impure1 or good f bad4 ,= all are left mixt toge!r 9 ! ,electu>ies & ,cons]ves1 b 9 ! ,syrups & ,wat]s di/ill$ !re is only "s "p4 ,extracts inde$ by ! _s ( ,w9e are n to be dise/eem$1 if rightly prep>$1 b !y are no bett] ?an _! simples2 & besides1 want t :i* ! _s ( w9e _c draw out1 :i* rema9d]1 ?\gh be+ calc9$ = ! draw+ out ! salt1 :i* is m+l$ ) ! extract1 yet t is n ( mu* mom5t1 = fire de/roye? ! v]tue ( h]bs1 s t fix$ salts1 z cry/allis$1 d p]=m no?+ 9 m$ic9e1 ^? except$ :i* )\t combu/ion are made out ( ! juice ( h]bs1 ( :i* 9 ! ?ird "p ( our ,furnaces ,philosophical4 ,b none d>es extract ! mo/ /rong or efficaci\s sort ( h]bs = m$ic9e1 because !y 9 prep>ation are n correct$ or am5d$4 ,b by ?is means ! mo/ /rong ,h]bs1 :i* )\t ?is ,prep>ation are poysons1 are matur$ & purifi$ by ! liquor ,alcahe/2 s t !y may safely be tak5 aga9/ mo/ griev\s ,diseases4 ,= ,god did n create ^! h]bs 9 va91 z "s ?9k1 :i* he purposely creat$ t 8 wond]ful works might appe>1 & t x is possible to take away ! ,curse f !m by a man1 be+ fre$ f ! mal$iction by ! reg5]ation ?r\gh ,*ri/4 ,see ,opium1 ,m&rake1 ,h5bane1 ,hemlock1 & o!r /upify+ ?+s1 h[ deadly !y are1 be+ cauti\sly us$2 :i* correct$ by ?is ,m5/rue1 become mo/ safe & excell5t m$ic9es4 ,h[ dang]\s is spurge1 scamony1 hellebor1 gambugium1 & o!r /rong purg]s 7be+ adm9i/r$ unw>ily7 no man is ignorant3 all :i* are by ?is way correct$1 & *ang$ into mo/ :olesome m$icam5ts4 ,:o1 ,i pray1 d>es eat ,wolfsbane1 & poyson\s ,toad-/ools1 & o!r v5om\s vegetables8 :i* are all s correct$ by ! liquor ,alcahe/1 z t n only !y are n poyson\s1 b are also turn$ into mo/ safe & :olsome m$ic9es ( _m diseases1 ,nux vomica1 ,levant-b]ries1 & o!r ?+s t di/urb ! ,bra91 are by ?is means made :olsome2 also poyson\s ,animals1 z ,spid]s1 ,toads1 ,s]p5ts1 ,vip]s1 c4 are by x correct$1 z t n only !y are n poyson\s1 b d resi/ & expel poyson4 ,n4,b4 ,consid] ! ,spid]s sign$ ) ! cross1 :o *ange _! sk9 e mon?1 & r5ew !mselves1 :i* ! ,s]p5ts & halcion d b once a ye>4 ,h[ great ! v]tue ( worms1 e>?y & crude1 c4 is 9 resolv+ t>t>\s hum\rs1 & ! ,fr5* ,disease1 _m "k2 ,:at !n w !y d1 be+ correct$ ) ?is ,m5/rue8 ,! ,can?>ides & ,millip$es are also s correct$1 t !y may m safely be us$ 9 provok+ ,ur9e4 ,& if t mo/ v5om\s ,basilisk1 ( :i* !re are s _m fables1 ^: sight only kills m5 7:i* accord+ to ! lett] is false7 c\ld be _h1 he might be *ang$ into m$ic9e by ! liquor ,alcahe/2 z t m9]al ,basilisk1 ,gun-p[d] may be2 :i* 9 a mom5t kills innum]able m52 also ,ars5ick1 ,orpim5t1 ,kobolt1 & ! l2 s t !y be depriv$ ( _! malignity1 & be r$uc$ into v excell5t m$ic9es4 ,9 brief1 its excell5t v]tues :i* x manife/s 9 correct+ ( v5om\s simples _c be suffici5tly describ$4 ,:]e=e x's wor? our pa9s to se>* x ) all our p[]1 t we may prep>e admirable m$ic9es1 t ! sick may n = ! future be s vex$ ) ^? t$i\s & bitt] cups4 ,truly ,i _c en\gh admire its great v]tues1 :i* h be5 hid s long4 ,x is n a corrosive ?+1 & yet dissolves e ?+1 b "s ?+s soon] ?an o!rs4 ,x *ange? & am5de? _! natural v]tues2 :]e=e x may be ! com=t ( ,spagyri/s1 hav+ a long "t s\ght = r>e m$ic9es1 viz4 be+ t by :i* vegetables are sep>at$ & correct$1 & also animals & m9]als4 ,:]e=e all consci5ti\s ,physicians may h comm5d$ to !m ! ,prep>ation ( ?is univ]sal ,m5/rue1 by ! help :]e( to prep>e _! m$ic9es2 ( :i* ! orig9al & prep>ation is vile1 b its v]tues mo/ efficaci\s1 ! f9d+ out & uses ab/ruse4 ,:]e=e x is n obta9$1 b f ,god1 f :om proce$s e good gift4 ,d n ?9k !n t gluttony & drunk5ness1 idl5ess1 pride1 & ly+1 ! contempt ( ?y neighb\r1 malice1 av>ice1 ) an impi\s life1 to be ! means by :i* x is to be obta9$1 = x is only ! gift ( ! m]ciful ,god1 viz4 ?is ,m5/rue1 ! gate & key ( :i* is only ,div9e m]cy4 ,b t ?\ mai/ "k :at is to be det]m9$ conc]n+ m$ic9es prep>$ out ( poyson\s simples1 ,i w 9 brief exp\nd t by example2 = all vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als1 call$ poysons1 mak+ w> ) humane nature be+ intr9sically us$1 & !re=e n undes]v$ly %unn'd ( all1 are l "s p[]ful unvanqui%able enemy1 ) all 8 p[] seek+ ! oppression & de/ruction ( 8 contr>y1 :o be+ *eck$ by a m$iator ( no less /r5g?1 & reconcil$ ) 8 contr>y1 does no m 7be+ unable be=e ! reconciliation to resi/ 8 p[]ful enemies7 fe> ! contr>iety ( 8 enemy1 :i* n[ is made 8 fri5d1 br++ aid = ! ex/irpat+ & vanqui%+ ( all su*-l 7o!rwise7 inv9cible enemies4 ,ev5 s is x ) v5om\s vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als1 de/ructive to humane nature3 :i* by ! liquor ,alkahe/ 7a *eck] & reconcil]7 are s correct$ & r$uc$1 t !y hurt n1 be+ depriv$ ( _! malignity & made fri5ds ) m53 :]eby !y are n long] poyson\s enemies1 b v safe & :olsome rem$ies1 agree+ to humane nature1 ov]com+ & expell+ o!r ! l enemies o!rwise poyson\s & inv9cible1 = by h[ mu* ! m enemy be=e reconciliation x 01 by s mu* ! m help is br\ght by x1 ! reconciliation be+ made4 ,!re is n ! l f\nd 9 nature1 :i* c s sudd5ly correct ,poysons1 & r$uce !m into _! fir/ matt]1 & br+ !m into v :olsome ess5ces4 ,let religi\s ,physicians !n t c1 get ?is4 ,& s ,i end ?is decl>ation 7n )\t cause set d[n7 :i* w move ^? he>ts :i* are n z yet h>d5$4 ,?is c]ta9ly is a true ,philosophical correction1 ) :i* t :i* is malign is turn$ into a :olsome sub/ance4 ,:at pr(its t correction1 ,i pray1 :i* is made by ! admixtion ( o!r ?+s1 z 9 ! mixture ( ,ca?>ticks & ,cordials8 ,truly no?+1 nei!r c ! ,cordials d any ?+ b debilitate ! ,ca?>ticks2 = nature is n at once able to expel a purg+ poyson1 & attract a ?+ con=tative & corroborative3 ,= a ,purge be+ giv51 =?) t %ews its /r5g? 9 ! body1 ^: malignity nature resi/+1 desire? to expel x1 be=e t x c attract ! con=tative2 :]e=e t fri5d is expell$1 toge!r ) ! disease4 ,! same happ5s 9 ! mixture ( sug>1 honey1 & o!r sweet ?+s ) bitt]1 %>p1 & t>t1 c4 ^: unpleasantness is n correct$ by sweet ?+s1 b only dull$1 !reby acquir+ ano!r smell & ta/e1 )\t any o!r ess5tial alt]ation4 ,:i* correction is l to t :i* is made 9 ,tav]ns1 am5d+ ! air ) sweet fumes1 :i* be=e 0 infect$ ) ! spitt+s1 spew+s1 & /9ks ( ru/ick drunk>ds1 :i* is to ru/icks an excell5t correction1 attract+ ! ill z well z ! good aromatick od\r1 be+ by drunk5ness depriv$ ( _! judgm5t1 b n s to sob] m5 enjoy+ ! use ( ,und]/&+1 to :om t seems a ru/ick correction4 ,9 ?is mann] 7n to be comm5d$7 are at ?is day simples correct$4 ,b a true & ,philosophical correction is done by x self1 )\t ! addition ( o!r ?+s1 by b5efit ( ! fire only1 z well actual z pot5tially moi/1 by rip5+1 m5d+1 & sep>at+ ! malignity2 :i* is done by ! liquor ,alcahe/2 z x is call$ by ,p>acelsus & ,helmont4 ,b :e!r ?is my liquor be ! same ,alcahe/ ( ,p>acelsus & ,helmont1 x matt]s n if x p]=m ! same ?+s4 ,fire1 & a fi]y v]tue may d mu*1 b n by burn+ & de/roy+1 b by maturation & nutrition2 & fe$+ & moi/5+4 ,( :i* moi/ ,fire1 see ,artephius1 ,b]nh>dus1 ,basilius1 ,p>acelsus1 c4 = maturation is n done ) cold ?+s1 b hot1 promot+ g]m9ation4 ,& :at ev] ,nature ha? left imp]fect 9 ! vegetable1 m9]al1 & animal k+dom1 viz4 accid5tally2 t may be am5d$ by ,art ) ! liquor ,alkahe/1 :i* is ! be/ way ( correction1 until by b5efit ( art1 & ! help ( nature1 "s bett] ?+ be f\nd out1 c4 ,& ^! are ! v]tues ( t wond]ful liquor ,alkahe/1 :i* is made use ( 9 ! prep>ation ( m$ic9es3 ,&1 because x is said be=e t x %ews its v]tues on metallicks also1 ,i c\ld n conceal !m f ! /udi\s4 ,b all its v]tues %all n "h be relat$1 = x is endu$ ) s _m1 t no mortal is able to numb] !m4 ,z = me1 al?\gh by div9e fav\r & ! in/ruction ( t excell5t man ,p>acelsus 7excell5tly 9 a c]ta9 place1 b obs]v$ b by few2 describ+ x1 speak+ ( x briefly1 b v pla9ly & cle>ly nam+ x7 ,i did obta9 ! k !re(1 :i* aft]w>d daily ,i did m & m encrease1 s t ,i c\ld h>dly believe t any ev] _h sp5t s mu* money & pa9s 9 ! se>*+ ( its v]tues1 = ! try+ ( metals3 yet ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 al?\gh happily ,i h made m tryal !re9 ?an any o!r2 t _m ( its v]tues are z yet unkn[n to me4 ,see+ !n t its v]tues & /r5g? _c all be try$ by any man1 by reason ( 8 %ort life1 al?\gh se>*+ an hundr$ ye>s2 & t by our m]ciful ,fa!r only to a few1 & b "p ( ! k ( its wond]ful & incr$ible =ce1 is grant$1 to ! glory ( ,8 ,div9e ,"n1 9 fav\r ( ! poor sick1 :i* none1 h[ le>n$ soev]1 ) 8 ambiti\s le>n+ & craft c\ld ev] obta94 ,!re=e "s excell5t gifts be+ giv5 f ! ,fa!r ( lights1 ! ,omnipot5t ,,god1 to "s ( ,8 ,*ildr51 gratis1 & out ( me] m]cy1 viz4 = "s causes1 ,i easily believe1 t x is n ,8 ,w t x %all long be kept close1 b be reveal$ to ! _w1 to ! glory ( ,8 ,"n1 & ! b5efit ( our poor neighb\r4 ,:]e=e ,i c\ld n long] hold my peace1 hid+ my tal5t :i* ,i receiv$ gratis1 ?\gh small1 b communicate x gratis to my neighb\r2 b s t ! ,div9e my/]y may n be gott5 by ^? ungodly abus]s1 b only by ! wor?y ?r\gh div9e fav\r4 ,i affirm !re=e expresly1 t 9 :ole nature su* a ?+ may n be f\nd2 = n only by its help all animals1 vegetables & m9]als may be r$uc$ into v excell5t & safe m$ic9es1 b also be br\ght into ! fir/ matt]2 m9]als & metals may be purifi$1 wa%$ & fix$1 & s *ang$ into bett] bodies4 ,t :i* is wor?y admiration1 t 9 s vile & mean a subject %\ld lye hid s great v]tues1 by :i* alone )\t any o!r art1 may be acquir$ ri*es & hon\rs1 & lo/ heal?4 ,?an :i* ?+1 :at do? mortal man m ne$ 9 8 mis]y1 besides ! ,div9e ,^w1 ! com=t ( ! s\l1 ?an = necess>y su/5tation ( life1 s\ndness ( body1 & hone/ report be=e ,god & m58 ,all ^! ?+s may be _h ) ?is subject1 s t "o ne$ n to involve himself into any o!r tr\blesome art or vanity ( ?is _w1 hav+ ?is secret1 :]eby all necess>ies may 9 abundance be procur$3 ( :i* gift t ?is unclean _w is unwor?y1 ,i d affirm s9c]ely1 because x swells ) ambition & av>ice2 = :i* we are n able to give ,god ! ,donor suffici5t ?anks 9 our :ole life1 :]e=e ,i w\ld h all :at /ate or ord] soev] e>ne/ly admoni%$1 t !y d n use ?is gift f ,heav5 to ! de/ruction ( _! s\ls1 b 9 ?ankfulness to ,him t gave x1 & e way to ! good ( _! ,*ri/ian ,neighb\r4 ,n[ foll[ ! ,v]tues :i* x manife/e? 9 ,metallicks4 ,fir/1 x 7viz47 ! ,philosophical ,m5/rue1 do? radically dissolve all m9]als & metals )\t noise1 & r$uces !m into v safe & :olsome m$ic9es4 ,out ( gold x makes potable gold2 out ( silv] potable silv]1 & s consequ5tly ( o!r potable metals2 s t x may well be call$ ,! ,univ]sal ,m]cury4 ,secondly1 ,?is secret ,m5/rue purge?1 wa%e?1 & transmute? m9]als & metals to a m noble species2 :]e=e x may well be call$ ,sapo ,sapi5tum1 by :i* ! say+ ( ! ,philosoph]s is confirm$2 ,ignis ,azo? abluunt ,latonem4 ,?irdly1 ,by x all m9]als & metals are matur$ & fix$1 s z t aft]w>d ! immature gold or silv] incorporat$ ) !m1 may by cupellation be drawn out ) ga92 :]e=e 'tis des]v$ly comp>$ to ,h]mes seal4 ,f\r?ly1 ,x makes metals volatile1 & radically conjoyns !m t !y abide toge!r1 & "o act on ! o!r 9 ! fire2 x de/roys & revives1 kills & r5ews2 :]e=e x is comp>$ to ! ,ph5ix4 ,fif?ly1 ,x sep>ates metals )\t any loss1 & t spe$ily2 b aft] ano!r mann] ?an corrosives1 s t ea* ( !m may be _h by !mselves4 ,= ,example3 ,be+ ab\t to sep>ate gold1 silv]1 copp]1 iron1 t91 lead mixt2 "o1 or two1 ?ree1 or f\r ( !m mixt1 t !y may appe> ea* by !mselves1 )\t ! loss ( any1 y ne$ n cupellate ! mixture ) lead1 :i* way only gold & silv] are gott5 out1 ) ! loss ( all ! re/3 b by ?is way !y are all pres]v$1 :]e by turns1 "o aft] ano!r1 !y are extract$ wond]fully & swiftly1 9 half an h\rs "t1 by ?is %>p ,v9eg> ( ! ,philosoph]s1 c4 ,six?ly1 ,by x metals may sudd5ly be mortifi$ & r$uc$ into transp>5t glass1 irr$ucible1 & l ,amausa1 b res]v+ ! propriety & nature ( e metal3 :i* 9 ! r$uction ( ,gold d give p]fect silv]2 :]eby is confirm$ t say+ ( ! ,philosoph]s1 ,! corruption ( "o ?+ is ! g5]ation ( ano!r2 & t ( ,p>acelsus1 ,ex aliquo fiat nihilum1 ex nihilo aliquid4 ,b ?is incombu/ible wat]1 or p]man5t wat]1 %ews ! tru? ( ! ,philosoph]s writ+s1 g5]ally m5tion+ x4 ,9 x ! solution1 putrefaction1 di/illation1 sublimation1 circulation1 asc5sion1 desc5sion1 cohobation1 inc]ation1 calc9ation1 coagulation1 fixation & f]m5tation1 c4 9 _! "w to be done at "o "t & "o way3 ,9 :i* only op]ation all ! col\rs appe> ( :i* ! ,philosoph]s make m5tion2 z ! head ( ! cr[1 virg9s milk1 dragons blood1 peacocks tayls1 gre5 & r$ lyon1 c4 ,!re is also by x demon/rat$ ! tru? 7by ! liquor ,alkahe/7 ( t ,h]metical say+1 ,t :i* is above1 is z t :i* is b5ea?1 c4 & _m o!r ?+s are p]=m$ by its help1 z mak+ t secret ,s&ivogian ,*alybs2 also t long s\ght-= oyl ( ,talc4 ,s f> 7c\rte\s ,read]7 ha? come my ,exp]i5ce2 nei!r d\bt ,i1 b by x to obta9 t univ]sal ,salam&] :i* lives 9 ! fire4 ,^! ?+s :i* ,i write are true1 & no fallacies4 ,& ?\gh ?is secret be incr$ible to ! ignorant1 = ! wond]ful v]tues x %ewe? 9 ! prep>ation ( m$ic9es1 ,i w\ld will+ly publi% x to ! ,_w = publick good1 b on consid]ation ,i held x n meet to communicate x = c]ta9 causes4 ,b only le/ ! k ( x %\ld p]i%1 & t ! true 7& almo/ ext9ct7 m$ic9e = ! cur+ ( diseases vulg>ly incurable1 might fl\ri%1 ,i h reveal$ ?is secret m5/ruum to two fri5ds1 viz4 its prep>ation & use4 ,see ! prep>ation 9 ,mirac4 ,mundi1 & ,apology aga9/ ,f>n]4 ,b d ?\ n ?9k1 because ,i write ( ^! high ?+s1 t ,i d int5d to make common ! ,secret to all 9 g5]al2 n s1 b ,i endeav\r to confirm him t seeke?1 & give him occasion to ,se>* ?is secret deep]2 :i* be+ f\nd1 he %all n only f9d ! tru? ( my words1 b he %all daily by ex]cise obta9 f> great] ?+s ?an ^!4 ,& because ,i h nev] aspir$ aft] va9 ri*es & hon\rs1 nor nev] desire !m2 ,i might well be p]swad$ to leave to o!rs1 z yet n hat+ ! wick$ ,_w1 my tr\blesome lab\rs1 because 9 ?is my pa9ful age su* t$i\s lab\rs are v burd5some2 besides ,philosophy ha? po9t$ me ano!r way1 s t :at ,i am able ,i h det]m9$ to ab/a9 f ^! vanities1 & to seek a p]petual good1 ! life ( re/2 b my c\nsel %all n be want+ to ^? t seek x3 = besides mov$ ) ! =m] reasons1 also see+ innum]able _m va9 philosoph]s1 z well le>n$ z unle>n$1 uncessantly work+1 & los+ _! "t & lab\r1 & at la/ despair+1 are p]swad$ t !re is no tru? 9 ! ,philosoph]s writ+s1 b to be all fill$ ) lyes & deceits2 :5ce royal ,*ymi/ry is disgrac$4 ,b ?is m5/ruum suffice? to def5d ! writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 )\t ! metallick transmutations2 s t ,i v]ily believe ! "t to be ne>1 :5 ! ,omnipot5t ,,god1 be=e ,he judge ! ,_w by fire1 w %ew ,8 omnipot5cy to ! ,nations1 by ! revelation ( ! wond]ful & incr$ible ?+s ( nature2 ( :i*1 transmutation ( metals is n ! lea/1 :i* 9 ! ?ird "p ( ?is ,m9]al ,"w ,i %all deliv] to ! la/ age1 7be+ acceptable to ,god7 to ! pr(it ( my neighbor1 & = demon/ration sake4 ,:]e=e ,i n[ pass ov] su* ?+s1 ) a firm hope1 t ?is fai?ful ,admonition %all be receiv$ z an und\bt$ & infallible tru?4 ,h[ ! a=esaid ,regulus ( ! fl[]s & dross ( ,antimony1 is to be us$ 9 ! bett]+ ( c\rse ,metals1 %all be %ewn1 t ,,art may n be abus$4 ,! ,antimonial ,regulus1 a radical metallick hum\r1 may help to p]=m wond]ful ?+s1 = be+ r$uc$ to a wat] )\t a corrosive1 x resolve? all metals1 cleanse?1 wa%e?1 & purifie? !m1 & turns !m into a bett] species1 s t p>ticul>ly n a small ga9 may be f !nce receiv$4 ,b h[ x may be r$uc$ into wat]1 & h[ by its help metals may be resolv$1 volatiliz$1 & aga9 fix$1 ha? be5 demon/rat$ by ,artephius1 ,basilius & ,p>acelsus2 :]e=e we ne$ n "h repeat _! writ+s1 b ref] ! ,read] to _! works4 ,b n only ! ,regulus1 b also all ,antimony may _m waies be us$ 9 ! sep>ation ( metals1 viz4 ,= ! extraction ( hidd5 ,gold1 :i* n be done )\t ,antimony2 z %all appe> by ! foll[+ example4 ,:5 y f9d a m>casit or o!r ironi% fossile1 t w n yield to ! tryal by lead1 add to x ?ree p>ts ( ,antimony1 & be+ well mixt1 melt !m 9 a cov]$ crucible1 & be+ melt$1 p\r x into a cone2 & :5 all is cold1 sep>ate ! ,regulus1 :i* purge aga9 by fire z be=e1 & ?\ %alt f9d gold conta9$ 9 ! a=esaid fossile3 ,& if x be indu$ ) m pl5ty ( gold1 = x is n all drawn out at "o "t1 viz4 ) ! fir/ ,regulus1 ano!r ,regulus is to be melt$1 by add+ m iron & salt-petre1 :i* is also ( a nature ne> to ,sol4 ,& if ^! m>casit fossiles are n f]re\s1 y mu/ 9 ! fir/ fusion1 add iron & nitre to !m1 or else !y yield no ,regulus4 ,by ! add+ m scales ( iron1 m ,regulus is made1 & = ! same use z t is1 ( :i* above 9 ! fusion & sep>ation ( extract$ gold2 weights also may be made out ( ! dross4 ,& ?us are lapis calam9>is1 m>casit1 kobolt1 z9k1 talc1 & o!r fossiles sep>at$1 viz4 conta9+ gold4 ,b all gold conta9+ iron 7z t ( ,/iria1 ,c>9?ia1 ! ,granacia1 & ( ,transylvania c47 may ?is way be easily sep>at$ ) pr(it1 by ! help ( iron4 ,& if ! iron h no gold1 yet if ! ,antimony h x1 x may !nce be sep>at$ by fusion ) iron1 viz4 if x be br\ght to a ,regulus4 ,! re/ ( ! ,antimony may aga9 be fus$ ) new iron & new glass ( m weight ?an x1 b less ?an ?is1 & be r$uc$ into a ,regulus fit = ! foll[+ uses4 ,out ( ! dross let weights 7t no?+ may be lo/7 be made1 t ?\ mai/ h ! m ga92 z may appe> f ! foll[+ example4 ,:5 y h ! ,antimony1 a hundr$ ( :i* conta9s two duckats1 if y w sep>ate ! gold2 take a hundr$ weight divid$ into ?ree or f\r p>ts1 fuse x accord+ to art1 add+ a little iron & salt ( a%es1 & r$uce !m into small ,regulus's1 weigh+ a p\nd or two4 ,!n melt ! dross ) half ! weights ( ! iron 9 a l>ge & /rong crucible1 & ?\ %alt h m ,regulus's ab\t fifty p\nd or m1 dross #dj lib4 :i* make weights (1 or else guns1 c4 ! re/1 ab\t eight or n9e p\nds1 w vani% into smoak4 ,& s ?\ ha/ r$uc$ ! gold conta9$ 9 a hundr$ weight1 into "o or two p\nds1 :i* ?\ mai/ sublime by fire into fl[]s 7leav+ ! gold 9 ! fire7 = its uses1 b ^? #ej or #fj p\nds ( ! ,regulus's prep>$ by add+ mu* iron1 !y hav+ little or no gold1 y may m+le ) t9 = its beauty1 h>dness & s\nd+1 to make div]s sorts ( h\%old-/uff1 z platt]s1 di%es1 c4 = t9 mixt ) ! ,regulus looks l silv] = :it5ess & h>dness1 & s\nds l x1 nor is x s easily dull$ z unmixt4 ,n[ let u weigh :at ga9 may come f ! sep>ation ( ! meane/ ,antimony4 ,put case t a hundr$ weight ( ,antimony be sold = ?ree ,royals 7= s = ! mo/ "p ! ,polonian is sold1 ?an :i*1 al?\gh t ( ,hung>ia & ,transilvania be de>]1 yet ?is ha? m gold7 to :i* add #fj p\nd ( iron1 :i* is sold = half a royal1 & ! *>ge ( coals & crucibles requisite be half a royal m3 ! total ( ! exp5ces is f\r royals1 = :i* take two duckats 9 gold1 sixty p\nd ( ,regulus1 eighty p\nd ( dross1 & "o or two p\nd ( fl[]s4 ,^? #fj lib4 ( ,regulus may be sold at ! price ( t91 :]e( a p\nd is sold = a qu>t] ( a royal1 & !n _! :ole price is fifte5 royals4 ,!n ! eighty p\nd ( refuse made into weights1 may be sold at =ty %ill+s1 or at lea/ tw5ty f\r %ill+s1 or half a royal2 & all ?+s be+ consid]$ & reckon$1 z !y ought1 !re may rema9 ! value ( sixte5 royals4 ,& ?\gh ! ,antimony %\ld yield b "o duckat1 & a p\nd ( ,regulus %\ld be sold at ! eigh? "p ( a royal1 yet ! rema9d] w\ld be above six royals3 ,& 9 a day !re may easily be two hundr$ weight sep>at$ by two m54 ,& !n suppose x %\ld conta9 no gold 7z "s ,antimony do? n7 yet may f\r or five royals be gott5 daily4 ,b :5 y h ,antimony1 "o hundr$ :]e( conta9s ?ree1 f\r1 or five duckats1 & iron requisite to ! sep>ation conta9+ "o or two ducats1 !n !re is s mu* m ga9$4 ,!n let him t und]takes ?is bus9ess seek = ! be/ ,antimony & iron1 & he may well ga9 9 a day tw5ty1 ?irty1 & sometimes sixty royals4 ,n4 ,b4 ,& if y %\ld h s mu* ,regulus t y c\ld n mix all ( x ) t91 = want !re(1 !n x may be sold 9 p>cels1 s t "o may g at a f\r? "p ( a royal2 by :i* means ! daily ga9 may n be dim9i%$1 b may be r encreas$2 z may be se5 by :at foll[s4 ,! ,regulus ( ,antimony is ! mascul9e species ( ,lead2 ^: fir/ be+ is gold impure & immature3 b ! fir/ be+ ( common ,lead is impure & immature ,silv]2 z exp]i5ce witnesses2 = ,antimony be+ purg$ & fixt1 yields gold1 b ! common lead only silv]4 ,& because ,antimony1 :i* is bett] ?an common ,lead1 is call$ ! ,philosoph]s lead1 or _! secret lead2 ( _m s nam$1 b kn[n ( few2 n t ! ?+ is unkn[n1 or ( an unkn[n orig9al1 b by reason ( its hidd5 proprieties2 !re=e ,i say t its v]tues are n all to be kn[n by any mortal1 ?\gh he %\ld h a hundr$ ye>s to se>* into wond]ful nature1 = x is unse>*able1 & ! creator ( all wond]s1 let him injoyn himself sil5ce1 nei!r let him glory 9 ! k ( x1 :o ha? n made tryal ( x2 = 9 x1 ?r\gh x1 & by x1 ,nature & ,art d /rive = p]fection4 ,( :i* m else:]e4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,use4 ,hav+ m5tion$ ,antimonial ,regulus1 :i* is ,lead & bett] ?an ! common4 ,x mu/ also purify impure metals1 wa% !m1 sep>ate ! occult ,gold & ,silv] 9 !m2 t :i* ! common ,lead c d1 to :i*1 if ^? be add$1 x attracte? ! m impure "p 9 ! ,cupel1 :i* x conv]te? into dross1 & drawe? d[n ) x into ! por\s a%es1 leav+ ! pur] ,gold & ,silv] 9 ! ,cupel3 b f "s ,t9 & ,copp] n yield+ to ! ,lead1 nor will+ to be wa%$ by x1 x _c extract _! ,gold & ,silv]2 nei!r ha? any "o writt5 ! way ( sep>ation by x4 ,laz>us ,erk] inde$ ha? describ$ 7& o!rs also7 ! way ( sep>at+ ,silv] f ,t9 & ,iron1 :i* is n to be dise/eem$ if x be accid5tally mix$ ) ,silv]1 :i* is sep>able t way1 b n s1 be+ g5]at$ 91 & radically mixt ) !m1 requir+ o!r ,lead1 will+ly embrac+ ,t9 & ,iron1 :i* no?+ b ,regulus c p]=m4 ,b see+ ,t9 & ,iron d = ! mo/ "p1 conta9 mu* ,gold 7b *iefly ,t97 viz4 insep>able by ! common way1 x w be wor? our pa9s to seek ano!r ,lead & way ( sep>ation2 z x is app>5t to ,ref9]s1 prov+ ,t9 & ,iron by ! common way on a te/2 :il/ ,t9 & ,iron melt$ 9 ! ,lead1 d =?) %ew _! /ubbornness by innate proprieties & =sake x1 viz4 z a contr>y ris+ to ! top l dross or a%es1 )\t any sep>ation1 ,gold & ,silv] be+ except$1 if accid5tally mixt toge!r1 :i* are left ) ! ,lead2 b n s be+ hid 9 _! middle or c5t]4 ,b t ! tru? h]e( may appe>1 ,i w demon/rate x by example3 ,place on a te/ "u a tyle #af4 p>ts ( ,lead1 & "o ( ,t91 aft] ! mann] ( pro(s1 give a fus+ fire = to sep>ate ! dross2 & all ! ,t9 almo/ fly+ away1 w at ! bottom be burnt1 & sep>at$ l a%es1 be+ sublimat$ on ! top ( ! ,lead2 n depriv$ ( its ,gold & ,silv] incorporat$ toge!r1 :i* aft]w>d ,i %all demon/rate1 :5 all ! ,t9 is sublimat$ f ! ,lead1 & calc9$1 & ! te/ tak5 f "u ! tyle1 & ! re/ ( ! ,lead p\r$ (f1 & y %all f9d aft] cupellation no m ,silv] ?an ! sixte5 p>ts ( ,lead did conta9 be=e1 if !y _h be5 cupell$ )\t ,t92 sometimes less1 ,"s "p be+ tak5 away by ! ,t9 9 ! exam9ation3 ! same is done ) ,iron1 al?o' ?\ %\ld/ add ,copp] ) glass ( ,lead1 to reta9 ! ,t9 & ,iron1 !reby to sep>ate _! ,gold & ,silv]1 y w\ld effect no?+3 = al?\gh "s m ,silv] may h]eby be extract$1 yet t w\ld n come f ! ,t9 or ,iron1 b f ! ,copp]3 x may !re=e be extract$ ano!r way1 ( :i*1 h]eaft]4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i w prove cle>ly1 t ! sep>ation ( t9 & iron by common lead1 !reby to get _! gold & silv]1 is ( no value1 :i* be+ left 9 !m1 are turn$ into a%es & dross4 ,take any t91 & r$uce x into a%es by lead1 or agitation1 on a smoo? e>!n vessel 7try$ be=e1 by ! common way1 = di/9ction sake1 :i* calc9e well1 t ! corporeal t9 p[d]$1 may be calc9$1 or be+ melt$1 may be sep>at$ f ! a%es74 ,!n take ( ^! a%es "o "p1 & ( ! foll[+ flux1 or ( t a little aft] six p>ts or m2 be+ mixt1 fuse !m 9 a /rong crucible ) a /rong fire1 until ! ,flux h ,consum$ or drunk up all ! calx ( ! ,t91 & ( !m bo? %all be made "o1 viz4 yell[ or r$ ,glass1 :i* may be try$ ) a crook$ wi] put 93 :i* if x seem n cle>1 ! crucible mu/ be cov]$ aga91 & a great] ,fire be giv51 until ! ,fire be p]fect2 :i* lab\r 9 "o half h\r is f9i%$3 :i* done1 p\r x into a brass mort>1 aft]w>d to be cov]$1 until x be a cold1 t x leap n out & be lo/4 ,aft]w>d p[d] x1 :i* ) calx ( ,t91 mix ! equal weight ( fil+s ( ,iron2 be+ mixt1 put !m into a /rong ,crucible 7because ! ,flux is v p5etrative7 cov]$1 & give a /rong fire = fusion half an h\r3 :i* done1 p\r x out1 = ! ,t9 ha? made sep>ation1 & r$uc$ "s "p ( ! ,lead out ( ! ,flux1 s9k+ to ! bottom to be sep>at$ :5 x is cold1 to be r$uc$ into dross on a te/1 & !n to be cupell$1 & y %all f9d gra9 ,gold drawn f ,t9 )\t ,silv]4 ,& if be=e y weigh ! calx ( ,t9 by ! less] ,hundr$ weight1 & aft] t ! gra9s ( ,gold1 y may easily conjecture h[ mu* ,gold is conta9$ 9 ! :ole hundr$ weight ( ,t9 a%es1 viz4 at ! lea/ #c1 #d1 #e1 or #f4 ,lotones1 or half ,ounces1 if ?\ "w aright4 ,see !n ! ,fault is n to be imput$ to ! metals1 b u1 be+ ignorant ( ! sep>ation ( ! ,gold & ,silv]4 ,y %\ld n p]swade y\r self by ?is means to get mu* weal? out ( ,t92 = ,i h n writt5 ?is = t end1 b only to demon/rate ! possibility4 ,& if ?\ ?9k t ,gold w come out ( ,iron by ! flux+ p[d]1 m+le !n fil+s ( ,iron ) ! ,flux1 be=e ?\ put 9 ! calx ( ,t91 & ?\ %alt f9d 9 s do+1 t ,gold do? come nei!r f ! ,flux or ,iron1 b out ( ,t92 !n be+ h]eby assur$1 t 'tis ! ,t9 :i* conta9s ,gold1 ?\ may/ consid]1 h[ mo/ conv5i5tly t may be extract$1 viz4 ) o!r ,lead1 & ano!r way1 z %all be h]eaft] taught4 ,nei!r ?9k t ,t9 conta9s no m ,gold ?an y h he>d2 = m !re is if y c wisely extract x3 nei!r d ,i d5y1 t m ,gold may be extract$ out ( ! ,t91 b m c>e ?an ?is is to be giv51 if y desire m pl5ty4 ,b ,gold may !nce be extract$1 n only by ,flux1 b div]se o!r wayes1 9 div]se weights2 = :at is writt51 is only = demon/ration ( ! possibility1 t ! ,gold conta9$ 9 ! imp]fect metals1 may be extract$ by a secret sep>ation4 ,! ,flux+ ,p[d] requisite to ?is ,"w4 "o "p ( v pure & :ite ,s&1 or ,fl9ts1 hav+ no ,gold fusible2 to :i*1 add ?ree p>ts ( ,li?>ge ( ,lead2 be+ mixt1 fuse 9 a v /rong ,fire1 t !re( a transp>5t ,glass may be made ( x1 :i* p\r out1 t x may be cold1 & r$uce x to p[d]2 :i* use 9 ! a=esaid mann]4 ,b y may ask1 :y ,s& & ,fl9ts are m+l$1 see+ !y are n ( a metallick nature3 to :i* ,i say1 ! calx ( ,t91 _c1 z also o!r ,fossiles be ,exam9$ by ,lead alone1 = ! foll[+ ,reasons1 viz4 because 9 ! ,calc9ation ( ,t91 its metallick nature is hidd51 b ! impure & e>?y p>ts are manife/1 :]e=e x ha? no long] aff9ity ) ,lead & o!r metals2 unless ! hidd5 p>ts ( ! lead be manife/1 & also o!r metals & ! manife/ be hidd51 = !n !y easily embrace "o ! o!r1 & are aga9 m+l$ well1 & n alt]$4 ,:at belongs to ! alt]ation ( o!r metals do? n belong hi!r2 = to ?is place only p]ta9 ,lead & ,t91 ! alt]ation ( :i* is demon/rat$ by ?is tryal2 :]eby x appe>s to be ?us4 ,lead r$uc$ into a%es1 by x self1 or into ,li?>ge1 & depriv$ ( its metallick =m1 _c s 9 ?is "w be us$ )\t ! fl9ts or s&1 = ! foll[+ reason4 ,! lead & glass !re( made by x self is v fusible & volatile2 b ! calx ( t9 is v difficultly fus$3 :i* two calxes1 al?\gh !y %\ld be m+l$ to fuse 9 a crucible1 yet w\ld n be m+l$1 nor be+ fus$1 embrace "o ! o!r1 by reason ( ! diff]5ce ( _! fusibility2 because ! calx ( lead alone be+ fus$ by a small fire1 w p]=ate & p5etrate ! crucible1 ! calx ( ,t9 be+ left 9 ! crucible3 :]e=e y mu/ add s& or fl9ts to ! lead1 viz4 to h9d] its fusibility1 t x may endure ! same degree ( heat ) ^? t are difficultly fus$1 & fur!r _! flux4 ,= l ?+s d mutually affect & embrace ea* o!r2 z wat] do? wat]1 oyl oyl1 & glass glass2 & metals o!r metals2 b wat] is n m+l$ ) oyl2 nei!r are glasses m+l$ ) metals1 b metals ) metals1 & glass ) glass1 :e!r x be made ( metals or out ( s&4 ,:]e=e !y greatly err :o m+le ! calx ( metals difficultly miscible1 or o!r h>d ?+s ) lead to prove or exam91 n consid]+ t corporeal lead ha? no aff9ity ) !m3 :o rema9+ 9 _! err\r1 & n weigh+ ! ?+ fur!r1 consequ5tly c f9d no?+ ( any mom5t4 ,b :5 ! calx ( metals unit$ ) lead by a m$ium1 z fl9ts or s&1 are br\ght toge!r into transp>5t glass2 !n ! lead be+ precipitat$ & sep>at$ f ! mixture1 x _c be1 b t ! gold & silv] conta9$ 9 !m mu/ be c>ri$ away ) x4 ,?is is a true & philosophical tryal1 & n to be contemn$1 = _m ?+s may be by x p]=m$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b ?is is n to be pass$ by1 t 9 ! mutual mixture & fusion ( ! glass ( lead & ! calx ( t91 & o!r h>d metals1 "o may easily err1 viz4 9 ! precipitation 7:i* is done ) ! mixture ( iron7 ( ! gold ) ! lead into ,regulus1 by ei!r ! excess or defect1 s t no?+ may be gott51 :i* is committ$ 9 precipitation4 ,= if ! mixture /& long 9 ! fire n fus$1 x is burnt1 s t x _c well be sep>at$1 & if x /& too long fus$ 9 ! fire1 ! gold is attract$ by ! dross1 by reason ( ! mixture ( ! iron1 hav+ great aff9ity ) ! gold1 s t by ?is means no?+ c be gott53 :]e=e ! ,"w is to be done w>ily1 & ) wisdom & indu/ry4 ,y mu/ h a c>e y burn n ! ,regulus ( lead ) too mu* fire1 :5 y r$uce x into dross2 = fe> ( attract+ ! gold f ! iron1 & turn+ x into dross4 ,& al?\gh ?is may by ,art be prev5t$1 yet we mu/ n pres5tly create e "o ,ma/] ( ,arts1 x requir+ dilig5ce & daily ex]cise1 besides ! read+ ( ,books4 ,b ?is ,secret %all o!r :]e be communicat$4 ,?is admonition !n ,i give1 t ?\ d n impute ?y err\r 7if ?\ do/ err7 to me1 b to ?y self1 = :at ,i h writt5 is true3 & d n !nce inf] an impossibility ( attract+ gold by iron1 out ( lead1 & ( turn+ x into dross1 :i* is no wond] to me1 ?\gh x may s seem to !e4 ,:i* he :o ha? ! k ( metals w himself easily p]ceive4 ,b t ?\ mai/ be c]ta91 try ! c]ta9ty aft] ! foll[+ mann]3 ,take two hundr$ lib4 ( lead1 ( ! less] weight ( ! ,ref9]s1 put x on a te/ "u a tyle2 add eight or t5 lotons ( pure gold1 ( t9 two or ?ree l4 six or eight ( iron1 viz4 ( ! less] weight3 make !m fl[ toge!r an h\r to make dross2 z ,exam9]s use to d2 !n p\r x out1 & sep>ate ! lead f ! dross1 viz4 to cupel t :i* is sep>at$1 !n weigh ! gra9s ( gold left1 & ?\ %alt f9d half ( x consum$ by ! dross4 ,if ?is happ5 to corporeal gold & fixt1 ,h[ w x be ) t :i* is newly extract$ out ( an imp]fect metal8 ,!re=e y mu/ dilig5tly se>* out ! natures ( metals1 & !n su* cases w n seem incr$ible4 ,f h5ce !n1 & o!r ,examples m5tion$ x appe>s1 t t sep>ation :i* is done by te/s & cupels1 is n true & legitimate2 & consequ5tly1 t ano!r pr(itable sep>ation ( metals is to be s\ght2 because by ?is ! great] "p ( gold & silv] burns into dross1 witness ,exp]i5ce1 = :i* cause ! =m] example 0 alleadg$2 :i!r belongs ! pro(1 viz4 h[ mu* gold ! dross ha? attract$1 :i* is done z foll[e?3 ! rema9+ black dross1 to :i* add a d\ble weight ( salt ( t>t>1 put x 9 a crucible fill$ b to ! half 7= fe> ( boyl+ out7 & cov]$1 t no?+ fall 91 "u a tile or among live coals1 "o or two h\rs space to dige/2 & a new ,regulus ( lead %all be precipitat$1 :i* sep>at$ f ! dross1 y may cupel1 & y %all f9d new gra9s ( gold attract$ by ! iron 9 ! dross1 & n[ sep>at$ by ! salt ( t>t>1 ov]com+ ! =ce ( ! iron4 ,& s y h he>d f two examples1 h[ 9 ! coction ( ! sep>ation gold may be drawn out ( ! lead by t9 & iron1 & t !re=e !re is ne$1 t gold be sep>at$ by ! ,antimonial ,regulus out ( ! a=esaid metals1 & n by lead1 if y w\ld extract ! true sub/ance ) ga94 ,n4 ,b4 ,gold may likewise be sep>at$ out ( ! glass ( lead 7be+ fir/ dissolv$ ) ! a%es ( t97 ) coal du/1 add+ x 9 ! flux & /irr+ x ) an iron wi]2 & also ) common sulphur1 by burn+ x on x3 b ! a=esaid way ) iron1 is to be pref]r$ be=e ^? two :i* spoyl ! gold1 c4 :]e=e ! rema9+ dross is to be ga!r$1 :i* by "s ab/ract+ furnace by o!r means may be try$1 = to recov] ! spoyl$ or lo/ gold & silv]4 ,& all ^! are alleadg$ to demon/rate t ! gold 9 t9 & iron is to be sep>at$ by ! ,antimonial ,regulus1 & n by ,lead4 ,b h[ ?is sep>ation may be p]fect$1 y %all he> 9 ! ?ird "p1 :]e we w treat ( lead1 expla9$ by ,p>acelsus1 9 8 book call$ ,clum ,philosophorum1 & o!r artificial ,*ymical lab\rs3 :]e=e "h we omit x1 be+ sup]flu\s to h&le "o ?+ 9 div]s places4 ,9 ! mean :ile ex]cise ?y self 9 less] ?+s1 t ?\ mai/ be m fit = great] :5 !y %all be set =?4 ,b wond] n at my lib]ality 9 publi%+ s great secrets1 = ,i h reasons = x4 ,su* a burd5 is too mu* = me alone1 nei!r do? x pr(it ! ,covet\s to sell 8 goods to !m :i* keep n _! words1 nor pay ! money1 aft] !y h obta9$ _! art1 :i* ha? hapn$ to me4 ,:]e=e ,i h det]m9$ to communicate "s secrets to all ! _w indiff]5tly1 t ! poor may receive "s pr(it by !m2 kn[+ t ?\gh ,i write pla9ly1 yet t all w n at ! fir/ view obta9 _! desires4 ,= "s are s dull1 t !y _c imitate a "w ?\gh (t5 se54 ,= "s h (t5 visit$ me1 to see my new mann] ( di/ill+1 :i* ?\gh x 0 suffici5tly demon/rat$ to ! eye1 yet !y c\ld n imitate x1 till ) (t5 p]usals at l5g? !y h f\nd ! "r pa?4 ,o!rs h left x z too h>d a "w1 :5 x w\ld n pres5tly succe$1 :i* if x hapn$ to ^? :o _h an ocul> demon/ration1 h[ mu* m difficult w x be & h>d to !m :o h no?+ b :at !y h he>d or read4 ,:]e=e ,i am c]ta91 t ?\gh ,i %\ld publi% e "o ( my secrets1 yet c\ld !y n be p]=m$ by all m51 my coals & mat]ials be+ left suffic+ = my necessity4 ,:]e=e ,i fe> n to publi%1 ! next opportunity (f]$1 div]s pr(itable & excell5t secrets1 viz4 9 fav\r ( all & e "o4 ,z = t _s ( salt necess>y to ?is "w1 y may f9d x 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,philosophical ,furnaces correct$ & am5d$2 b ! way ( sep>ation 9 ! f\r? "p4 ,& s ,i f9i% ?is "w1 be+ publi%$ 9 fav\r ( ^? :o by w> 7?\gh hone/ m57 are r$uc$ to pov]ty4 ,b :at ?+s are defici5t 9 ?is little tract %all 7,god will+7 be deliv]$ 9 ! next 7:i* %all foll[ 9 a %ort "t7 l>gely & cle>ly )\t fraud4 ,,f9is4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,m9]al ,"w4 ,( ! ,bir? & ,orig9al ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 viz4 ,h[ !y are produc$ by ! ,/>rs1 & take to !mselves a body out ( ! ,wat] & ,e>?1 & are f\nd 9 a sundry %ape4 ,writt5 & br\ght to light = ! sake ( ! ,dilig5t ,se>*]s ( ,nature4 ,a ,preface to ! ,read]4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,:]eas 9 a =m] little ,book1 lately by me publi%$1 ,i m5tion$ ?is little ,tract ( ! ,g5]ation ( ,metals1 & ?r\gh want ( "t1 c\ld n hi!rto make x publick1 al?\gh e>ne/ly desir$ by m5 ( ! meane/ & highe/ condition3 ,i h n[ det]m9$ to sp>e s mu* "t f my o!r ,imploym5ts1 z to d ?is ,"w = ! publick good1 no ways d\bt+1 b t 7al?\gh ?is my op9ion ( ! ,g5]ation ( ,metals1 do? n agree ) all ! ,philosoph]s7 yet w x get cr$it f1 & ! ass5t ( n a few quick-sight$ m54 ,t :i* ,i "h decl>e1 ,i d n exhibit x ) flatt]+ words1 or _m circum/ances1 or ! te/imonies ( o!r ,writ+s1 b ) a nak$ & g5u9 simplicity2 = :i* v cause ,i w\ld n make ?is little ,tract too prolix1 b h unfold$ my m9d ) ! mo/ ,comp5di\s /ile t ,i c\ld4 ,b let none ?9k t ,i endeav\r to weak5 & nullifie ! ,op9ions ( o!r m5 conc]n+ ! ,g5]ations ( ,metals1 & obtrude m9e 9 ! ,_w1 no1 n 9 ! lea/3 ,i leave to e man 8 free w1 & ! ,lib]ty ( view+ o!rs1 :o h writt5 ,monum5ts ( ?is ?+1 & ( comp>+ ( !m ) my writ+s1 t he may evid5tly p]ceive :i* ( ! two ,corresponds mo/ ) ,nature & ,tru?3 ,i aim n at any ,hon\r h]eby1 z if ,i 7 wis] ?an ! common sort3 ,nor d ,i reap any b5efit by mak+ ?is little ,book1 b 'tis done only = ?is end & purpose1 ,t 7because ,i h =m]ly writt5 ( ,metall9e ?+s1 & h also made m5tion ( ?is little ,tract ( ! ,bir? & ,nativity ( !m7 ,i may give light unto my ,writ+s1 & r5d] !m m easie to be und]/ood2 = ,i %\ld mo/ bitt]ly suff]1 if b "o only %\ld be lead into err\r by my ,writ+s1 b ,i tru/ t ! light is spr++ up unto _m1 by ! guidance :]e( !y w m cauti\sly h&le ?an hi!rto !y h done4 ,let ! ,b5ign & ,m]ciful ,god1 our ,fa!r ( all ?+s1 ( ^: ,wond]s ! ,heav5 & ,e>? are full1 give unto ,8 poor ne$y ,*ildr5 t :i* may t5d to ! ,glory ( ,8 mo/ holy ,"n1 & to our heal?4 ,,( ,,! ,bir? & ,nativity ,,( ,,metals4 ,!re h alwaies be5 _m1 & v>i\s ,op9ions conc]n+ ! ,orig9al ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 to wit1 ( :at matt] !y are fir/ ( all g5]at$ 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>?2 & h[ come to su* a fixity1 insomu*1 t a "y ,beg9n] 9 ?is h>d ,sci5ce1 ha? be5 9 susp5ce2 :i* ( !m he %\ld ass5t unto1 & by :at ,phylosophy he %\ld direct 8 c\rse4 ,& :]eas1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,univ]se 9 s _m ,nations1 !re are s _m m51 bo? ( high & l[ degree1 z well ,le>n$ z unle>n$1 :o busily seek at ?is day1 to get _! ,felicity f ! ,metals2 & :]eas1 )\t ! true ,k ( !m1 no?+ at all ( pr(it c be _h 7= by :at means ,i pray c any "o conv]t any imp]fect ,metal into a bett]1 if he be ignorant ( :at ,p>ts x is compos$2 into :at ,p>ts x is to be resolv$ be=e t x c obta9 a m ,noble ,=m7 & t ! ,k ( _! ,g5]ation is wor?ily necess>y = _! ,melioration2 we w 9 a few words cle>ly evid5ce1 ,:at is to be consid]$ z to _! ,nativity4 ,al?\gh ! :ole ,company ( ,phylosoph]s d almo/ unanim\sly te/ify1 7b yet 9 succ9ct1 obscure1 & nigmatical ,t]ms7 ,t ,metals receive _! ,g5]ation f above1 by ! =ce ( ! ,/>s1 & are produc$ 9 ! b[els ( ! ,e>?2 yet "s !re are1 :o cont5d v ignorantly1 & affirm1 t ,metals h n any se$ at all1 z o!r ,animal1 & ,vegetable ?+s h2 & t 7^u ?is acc\nt !y h no propogat+ faculty1 b 7 produc$ su* 9 ! belly ( ! ,e>?1 by ,,god 9 ! fir/ ,creation ( ?+s74 ,b ?is ,deceit is too gross1 & palpable1 & may be met )al mo/ easily1 by daily exp]i5ce1 decl>+ ! contr>y4 ,= :5 be+ f\nd 9 ! ,e>?1 !y are by ! ,m9]s br\ght to light1 we abundantly1 & ocul>ly p]ceive1 t ev5 n[ !y daily gr[1 & w n cease f ?is motion1 unless rob'd ( _! ,vegetable ,v]tue & ,life1 by ext]nal ,accid5ts1 :i* v ?+ conv9ce? ! ,op9ion ( ,err\r4 ,"s !re are1 :o tea* t ,god1 :5 he made ! ,_w1 did in/il into ! ,matrix ( ! ,e>?1 n ! ,metals !mselves1 b _! ,se$ only = its own propagation2 :i*1 if s1 !n long ago1 w\ld ?is ,se$ h af=d$ a new h>ve/ ( x self 7( :i*1 no foot/eps are any :]e extant7 by its own absolute ,vegetation4 ,"k !re=e1 t ! mann] ( ! ,metallick ,se$ is f> diff]5t f t ( ! vegetable & animal ,se$s1 :i* are p]ceptible to ! s5ce ( sight & feel+4 ,= ! ,metals are n all toge!r creat$ 9 ! beg9n+ ( ?+s1 b begott5 9 l5g? ( "t1 out ( ! bosome ( ! ,elem5ts2 & on !m1 be+ creat$ by ! ,omnipot5t ,,god1 is ?is ,comm& injoyn$1 & ?is ,p[] implant$1 t !y %\ld give gr[? to all ?+s1 by _! ,v]tue & ,efficacy2 = accompli%+ ( :i* ?+1 ! "o _c 9 ! lea/ want ! ,company ( ! o!r4 ,= ! ,/>s or ,elem5ts ( ,fire1 deliv]s out ! metall9e ,se$ out ( its own b[els2 :i* ! air c>ries d[n into ! ,wat]1 t x may adapt to x self1 a palpable =m or body1 :i* ! ,e>? 7embrace+ x7 do? *]i%1 n\ri%1 & augm5t f =m to =m1 until x comes to be a p]fect ,metal1 :i* x 7at l5g?7 br+s =? into ! light1 z a ,"m do? h] mature "y "o2 :i* ,conception & ,g5]ation ( ! ,metals1 tak+ its ,orig9al at ! v beg9n+ ( ! ,_w1 w alwaies cont9ue ev5 unto its ,dissolution4 ,= by ! efficacy ( ! ,elem5ts1 new ?+s are f !nce g5]at$1 & contr>ily1 old ?+s are de/roy$2 :i* ?+ is n only done 9 ,metals1 b mo/ app>5tly 9 ,vegetables & ,animals3 = none c d5y1 b t v>i\s ,he>bs1 & little ,animals are produc$ ^u ?is ,/age1 by ! alone v]tue ( ! ,elem5ts1 )\t plant+ ( ! ,h]bs2 & )\t ! ,se$ ( ! ,animals1 :i* to pursue1 ,i c\ld lay d[n _m ,docum5ts1 7 x ne$ful1 b 'tis altoge!r ne$less1 to say any ?+ ( t1 ( :i* none are ignorant4 ,& n[1 :o w n believe1 b t ! same may be done 9 ,metallicks4 ,god ,omnipot5t ha? implant$ 9 ! ,/>rs1 or ,elem5t ( ,fire1 ! vivify+ prolifick & sem9al v]tue ( all ?+s1 :i* p[] x do? n keep %ut up )9 x self1 b s5ds & lets x d[n by ,div9e appo9tm5t into ! e>?s c5t]1 by m$iation ( ! air & ! wat]2 :i* fi]y beams cease n1 by reason ( _! implant$ impulse & v]tue1 to g =w>d1 until !y d at la/ meet ) a place1 beyond :i* x is impossible = !m to g1 nor c !y /ay !re any long]1 b leap+ back f ! c5t] unto ! circumf]5ce1 are disp]s$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole e>?1 *]i%+ & impregnat+ x3 :i* ?+1 unless x 7 done1 & ^? sid]eal v]tues %\ld rema9 9 ! c5t] ( ! e>?1 & nev] fl[ upw>ds1 no?+ at all w\ld gr[ ^u ! ,e>?4 ,b because heat1 & :atsoev] is ( ! fire1 is end[$ ) ?is nature1 to g =w>d z f> z x c1 & :]e x c g no f>!r1 'tis /ruck back1 & leaps f ! c5t] to ! ,sup]fices2 :i* ?+ is evid5t 9 a burn+-glass1 :]e9to :5 ! ,sol> beams fall1 & _c p5etrate ! compact & poli%t metal1 !y are disp]s$ly =c$ backw>ds1 & 9 ^? fi]y beams1 :il/ 7e :]e7 !y leap back1 d 9 ! porosity ( ! e>? snat* up1 z x 71 a fat humidity1 adh]es !reto1 & by mutual mixtion are coagulat$ into a c]ta9 palpable ,ess5ce1 out ( :i*1 accord+ to ! purity or impurity ( ! place1 a pure1 or an impure metal is ) l5g? ( "t produc$2 because a metal do? n pres5tly become ripe 9 ! same mom5t ( "t1 b ! ,se$ ( ! ,metal is by little & little n\ri%$ & increas$ 9 ! matrix ( ! e>?1 ) ! heat ( ! c5tral fire1 until x atta9s its p]fection4 ,l z 9 ! g5]ation ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 x comes 9 use1 ^: ,se$ be+ receiv$ into ! suitable matrix1 takes encrease f !nce by little & little1 until 7if no ob/acles prev5t7 x obta9s a pr$e/9at$ & appo9t$ =m1 :5ce 'tis1 t accord+ to ! purity ( ! place ! metals are also v>i$3 ,= x is b "o only se$ out ( :i* ,metals & ,m9]als d proce$3 b ! place & o!r accid5ts are ! cause ( _! ,unlik5ess1 z we %all prove 9 ! subsequ5t writ+4 ,b to "s m5 x w seem mon/r\s1 t ,i say !re's a place 9 ! middle ( ! ,e>?1 ! :i* no?+ c pass ?r\gh or p5etrate1 b is /opt2 t :i* is heavy rema9s !re1 b ! m light is c>ri$ backw>ds3 :i* op9ion x w be wor? :ile briefly to expla94 ,9 ! ,creation ( ! ,_w1 ! ,elem5ts be+ z yet n sep>at$ ea* f ! o!r1 b be+ a ,*aos1 ,god in/itut$ _! sep>ation1 & orda9$ a place :]e ! m pond]\s "p ( ! mass %\ld be sep>at$1 7:i* is ! ,e>?7 :i* ?+ is ev5 cont9ually done1 because e heavy ?+ or e>? knits x self to its assign$ po9t1 z a ,bee do? to 8 hive1 f :5ce at l5g? ?is ,globe is made or born1 ^u :i* we inhabit3 ,pres5tly aft]1 t :i* 0 next 9 weight1 ! wat]1 made its sep>ation f ! o!r ,elem5ts1 & encompass'd ! ,sup]fices ( ! e>?1 hav+ ! same c5t] ) ! e>?1 insomu* t if ! e>? 7 n1 ! wat] x self w\ld h *iefly or prim>ily encompass$ ! /able & f\nd$ po9t ( ,gravity or ! ,magnet2 b because ! e>? exce$+ ! wat] 9 pond]osity1 do? int]c$e1 x wor?ily assumes its appo9t$ place1 & takes ! wat]s ^u its back4 ,n[1 z ! o!r two ,elem5ts1 ! lighte/ ( !m1 ! ,fire1 ,god likewise s5t to its prop] aboad1 a place mo/ remotely di/ant f ! inf]i\r ,globe ( ! heavy ,elem5ts2 ! o!r light ,elem5t1 ! ,air1 be+ ! m$ium betwe5 ! fire & ! wat]1 ,god ha? set x betwe5 !m two1 t con/antly t\*+ ea* ! o!r1 !y might mutually circulate1 *]i%1 & uphold ea* ! o!r1 until be+ at l5g? dissolv$1 !y are r$uc$ into _! own no?+1 f :5ce !y 7 produc$4 ,= ! ,fire _c burn )\t ! ,air1 nor ! ,air be cons]v$ )\t ! ,wat]1 nor ! ,wat] be n\ri%$ )\t ! ,e>?1 nor ! ,e>? 7be+ z x 7 dead7 br+ any?+ to light1 except ! ,elem5t ( ,fire do? fir/ spiritually in/ill !re9to its own se$1 :5ce x is aft]w>ds made corporeally & s5sibility1 su* z is necess>y = all gr[+ ?+s4 ,& n[1 le/ :at ,i h spok5 7viz4 t ! ,e>? ha? its own c5t] unpassable by any ?+1 :]e9to ! sid]eal rays /rik+1 are contract$ into a /reight room1 & 7driv5 back7 f !nce are sublim$ & di/ill$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,orb1 f :i* all k9d ( ,metals & ,m9]als 7by ! help ( ! ,e>? & ,wat] corporify+ !m are produc$7 may seem a fable4 ,"k1 t ?is ,philosophy is demon/rable by _m uncontr\lable reasons2 :i* ,philosophy ,i d n my self only embrace1 b also _m m h done1 'mong/ :om ! mo/ fam\s ,s&iv[ is n ! lea/1 :o writ1 ,t 9 ! ,e>?s c5t] is a vacuity1 9 :i* no?+ c re/1 ! :i* ?+ ev5 ! reason or ord] ( ,nature seems to evid5ce1 9 ^: middle po9t a void place is necess>ily requisit1 into :i* all ! v]tues ( ! ,/>s may p\r out !mselves1 may mutually op]ate ^u ea* o!r1 & excite a m>vell\s heat1 p]mitt+ nei!r delay or quietude = any ?+ 9 t place3 b f !nce1 ev5 ! unbrok5 v]tues ( ! ,/>s are by little & little en=c$ to g back unto ! circumf]5ce1 :]e joyn+ !mselves to ! mo/ pure e>?1 !y exclude a metallick *ild2 s t y ne$ n wond]1 because ( t mo/ int5se heat t sways !re1 :5 z all ! ,a/]isms1 ! ,sun1 ! ,moon1 ! o!r ,planets1 ) ,/>rs innum]able1 d into t place inject _! p[]s ) all _! might4 ,if y consid] b ! sol> magnitude only1 be+ by ,a/ronomical ,calculation #fd times ! bigness ( ! e>?ly globe 7omitt+ to speak ( ! o!r innum]able huge bodies1 t jo9tly ca/ _! influ5ces into ! belly ( ! e>?7 :at an unspeakable furi\s heat ?9ke/ ?\ t all ^! w give1 :i* 9 ! c5t] ( ! e>? mu/] up _! v]tues1 & make !m manife/ & efficaci\s3 ,consid] a little h[ mu* "o pugil ( ! ,sun-beams c d1 be+ tak5 9 a concave glass1 or a metall9e r+ well poli%$1 or any o!r in/rum5t1 & /raight5$ into ! c5t] = a concave-glass rightly made1 hav+ b ! ,diamet] ( a span1 do? easily burn wood1 or any combu/ible body2 b if ! ,diamet] be two spans1 x melts ) ! ,sun1 ,lead1 ,t91 ,bismu?um1 & o!r metals easily fluxible2 if #d or #e spans1 !n x melte? ,copp] & ,silv]1 & s mollifies ,iron1 t x may be wr\ght ^u ! ,anvil4 ,if n[ exp]i5ce ev9ce? ?is ?+1 t a little h&ful ( ! beams collect$ & /r5g!n$ into a po9t1 be ( s great =ce z to melt ev5 metals1 & to fume away 1 1 & ,arsnick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,koboltum1 & o!r volatile & immature metals ( l k9d2 :at ?9ke/ ?\ w\ld be1 if ! beams 7 congregat$ ! compass ( #aj or #bj fa?oms1 d\btless !y w\ld burn up all o!r metals1 except ,gold1 l a flame1 & elevate !m into fume8 ,& :at are #aj or #bj fa?oms1 if comp>$ to s _m ?\s&s ( ?\s&s :i* are attribut$ to ! ,sun1 ^: heat 7pass+ by to speak ( ! o!r great ,/>rs7 if x 7 congregat$ into "o place1 7:i* is s done 9 ! e>?s c5t]7 :at an incompreh5sible burn+ heat1 ?9k/ ?\1 w\ld be !re8 v]ily no?+ w\ld be fixt en\gh to resi/ ! burn+2 & inde$ !re is no?+ 9 reality t do? resi/ x1 :5ce necess>ily t po9t is vacu\s :]e9 n\ght c re/ or rema94 ,?\ wilt object1 t ,i speak ( _m ?+s1 b prove a v few2 = :o 0 ev] !re1 & beheld su* a ,cavity8 ,i ,answ] ?us1 t albeit1 !re be no ocul> ,te/imony ( ?is ?+1 yet naturally ,phylosophy af=ds ,te/imony suffici5t1 :]eby 'tis 9 v de$ demon/rat$1 t su* a place !re is3 n[ none d5ies1 t ! ,sun & ,/>s by _! motion d inviron ! t]re/rial ,globe1 & impr9t _! beams !reon1 :i* be+ grant$ 7= no sob] man w contradict ?is7 x also foll[s1 t ^? hot & invisible beams d by an innate =ce & vigor g =w>ds1 until !y are some:]e /op'd1 & a fur!r progress prohibit$ !m2 :i* ?+ is done 9 ! middle mo/ po9t ( ! ,e>?1 or all ! ,phylosoph]s are altoge!r ,ly]s1 :o unanim\sly believe1 t ! heat is c>ry$ directly =w>ds1 & n backw>ds3 b behold an app>5t ,example ( ?is ?+3 ,put a ,coal ^u "s ?ick brass1 or iron plate1 & ?\ %alt see t ! side "u ! ,coal w fir/ wax hot by ! p5etrat+ heat2 take (f ! ,coal & try ) ?y h&1 & ?\ %alt f9d x hurtful by ! ov]mu* heat2 try also ! "u side ( ! ,plate1 & ?\ %alt f9d x to be b g5tle w>m1 & aft] a little delay1 try yet once aga91 & ?\ %alt f9d t ! heat is gone directly =w>d1 & t ! und]side ( ! ,plate is hott] ?an ! upp] "p1 :]eupon ! ,coal lay4 ,h5ce ?\ mai/ cle>ly p]ceive1 t ! heat nev] goes backw>ds1 b is c>ri$ directly =w>ds2 :i* be+ s1 ?\ %alt be en=c$ to confess nol5s vol5s1 t 9 l mann] ! ,a/ral heat /icks n 9 ! ,sup]fices ( ! e>?1 b pi]ce? ev5 to ! v bottom c5t]4 ,well1 b ?\ wilt aga9 object1 ,if ! ,sunbeams desc5ds ?r\gh ! e>?s ?ickness1 ev5 to ! v c5t]1 ,:5ce is x1 t ! :ole e>? gr[s n hot !reby1 or at lea/ s w>m z x is on ! surface8 = 'tis f\nd by exp]i5ce1 t ! digg'd-up e>? is n w>m1 b cold1 & no heat+ beams are !re9 p]ceptible4 ,take ?is = an answ]1 ,t ! disp]s$ beams ( ! ,sun d n display _! efficacy1 b only 9 ^? places :]e !y are collect$ & become s5sible2 a h9t ( :i* y may obs]ve 9 ! e>?s surface x self2 :]e a spe$i] passage be+ n p]mitt$1 b ?r\gh ! h>dness ( ! /ones1 & its own d5sity1 !re be+ a /op & ob/ruction1 ! heat becomes duplicat$1 & manife/ly augm5t$1 insomu*1 t 9 all v h>d rocks & clifts !re is sometimes creat$ s great a heat by ! cont9ual ,conflux & ,cond5sation ( ! ,sunbeams1 t if accid5tally1 wood or fuel be laid !reto1 x burns & flames up1 :i* nev] happ5s 9 a ?9 & por\s ,aire 7h[ ne> soev] to ! ,sun7 x be+ uncapable ( /op+ ^? beams2 = by h[ mu* ! high] y asc5d into ! ,aire1 by s mu* ! m int5se %all y f9d ! ,cold to be2 insomu* t ! mo/ ,t\r+ ,m\nta9s1 al?o' posit$ 9 w>m ,c\ntries1 are alwaies cov]$ ) ,fro/1 ,ice1 & ,sn[1 :5 z 9 ! bottom ( ^? ,hills1 ! ,gr\nd is v w>m1 & br+s =? v>ieties ( ,fruit1 al?\gh x be m remote f ! ,sun3 ,! cause ( :i* ,cold 9 ! ,tops1 & ( ,heat 9 ! ,bottom1 only consi/s 9 ! reflection ( ! sol> ,beams1 :i* are /ay$ & multipli$ bel[2 :i* ?+ _c at any rate be done 9 ! ,fire t is above4 ,^! beams hav+ fir/ pass$ ! sup]fices ( ! ,e>?1 :]e !y 7 a :ile jo9$ & multiply$1 are by little & little debilitat$1 & return to _! simplicity2 :5ce x comes to pass1 t t "p ( ! ,t]r5e ,globe1 :i* is fur!/ di/ant f ! ,c5tre1 ha? z little heat1 z ! ,aire on high3 b if x 7 possible to asc5d high]1 & ne>] to ! ,sun1 ! heat w\ld by little & little be encreas$1 & be f\nd greate/ at ! ,sun x self3 ,9 l mann] may a ,comp>ison be made ab\t ! ,e>?s heat1 :i* ne> ! ,surface is v fa9t1 b ne>] ! ,c5tre1 m & m encreas+2 7!re be+ its ,seat & ,collection7 s t ! middle ,e>?1 betwe5 ! ,sun 7f :om ! heat fl[7 & ! ,c5tre1 :]e ! :ole be+ ga!r$ toge!r1 is rep]cuss$1 may des]v$ly be e/eem$ ! colde/ "p2 ( :i* tru?1 a c]ta9 demon/ration is readily produceable4 ,= :5 9 ! hotte/ day ( ,summ]1 watry ,cl\ds are elevat$ by ! ,w9ds1 high] ?an ord9>y1 !y are made pure ,ice by ! =ce ( a mo/ int5se ,cold1 :i* fall d[n 9 little bits ( t =m or %ape1 :i* !y 7 impr9t$ ) by ! ,aire1 to ! great detrim5t ( ,vegetables2 & is by u call'd ,hail1 & s cold1 t we are n able long to hold x 9 our h&s1 & usually lies "s daies 9 ! ,suns heat ere x melts by ! w>m ,aire1 & returns into ,wat]4 ,n[ !n if !re 7 n a great ,cold 9 ! middle ,region ( ! aire2 :5ce is x1 t ^? ,cl\ds are s froz52 & :o kn[s h[ great ! ,cold is1 :]e ! ,aire1 9 its own middle po9t1 is mo/ ( all cold2 d\btless x is s great1 t no liv+ ?+ is able to live !re9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 b w\ld incont95tly be transmut$ into a /one1 ev5 z we h frequ5tly p]ceiv$ ! e>?y ,exhalations born up on high into ! middle ,region ( ! ,aire1 to h be5 !re coagulat$1 & compact$ into ! mo/ h>d /ones1 & s to h fall5 d[n2 & n only /ones weigh+ "s p\nds1 b also metals too1 & *iefly iron ( a great weight1 repres5t+ ! %ape ( _m conglom]at$ drops1 h be5 9 t "p ( ! ,aire cond5s$ out ( dry ,exhalations1 & ?r[n d[n ?us concret$2 ! :i* ?+ o!rs h h&l$ m at l>ge2 :5ce 'tis suffici5tly evid5t1 t ! ,sun-beams1 9 su* places z !y c freely pass ?r\gh1 )\t any imp$im5t1 give n any heat f !mselves3 b only :]e !y are deta9$ & fixt1 & by h[ mu* h>d] ! deta9+ matt] is1 by s mu* x cause? a bett] heat4 ,?\ also see/ t ,wood1 or any por\s ,body nev] contracts f ! ,sun1 s great a heat1 z a /one do?2 nor do? a /one1 s mu* z a metal1 al?\gh all plac$ ! "o by ! o!r1 to ! ,suns heat2 ! cause ( :i* div]sity1 do? alone consi/ 9 ! pores1 ( :i* "s bodies h m1 "s less2 !reby grant+ a m spe$y passage to ! heat2 = 'tis 7z ,i h (t5 said7 ! prop]ty ( ! heat1 to ha/5 directly =w>ds1 z long z 'tis n impead$1 & extreamly unwill+ to g back4 ,a ,te/imony :]e(1 z well ! ,kit*5 ,fire1 z ! ,sol>1 or ,fulm9\s ,fire af=ds unto u2 = if any body sitt+ ne> ! ,fire1 ha? casually 9 8 pocket1 any metal1 be x a key1 knife or money1 ! heat 7easily p5etrates ! ?9 ,g>m5ts7 lights ^u ! metal1 :]eto x adh]es & augm5ts2 & gets s mu* heat1 t sometimes x _c be held 9 ! h&2 b ! cloa?+1 al?\gh nigh] ! ,fire1 is sc>ce g5tly w>m2 ! same ?+ usually falls out 9 ,?und]1 ^: ,fire1 because x flyes v furi\sly1 if x ha? n room to pass ! pores ( solid )/&+ bodies1 x dissipates & dissolves !m 9 a mom5t1 & leaves por\s bodies :ole1 :i* ,lightn+1 (t5 melts ! sword 9 ! scabb>d1 or money 9 ! purse1 ! ,receptacle ( !m be+ :ole3 ,x also breaks ! holl[ & m>r[y bones ( ,animals1 ! fle% rema9+ :ole & s\nd2 ! ,cause ?us1 = t ?is fulm9\s heat mo/ swiftly p5etrat+1 is depriv$ ( "t to p5etrate1 & w>m a metal by degrees1 & w n return backw>ds1 contr>y to its own nature1 & !re=e subdues & conqu]s ! weak] ,elem5t by =ce & p[]2 = ,fire only is ! mo/ pot5t ( ! ,elem5ts1 & kn[s n h[ to yield to ! o!r ?ree1 b !y are compell$ to /oop to x1 ) :i* privil$ge ! said ,fire is f ,god endu$1 ev5 f its v infancy4 ,9 ! same & l mann] is x ) ! ,sun's1 ,moon's1 & o!r ,/>s heat1 & occult ,v]tues1 :i* by _! efficacy1 ha/5 on =w>ds s long1 until !y meet ) t :i* !y _c p5etrate1 :]e mak+ a /&1 & heat$ z x 7 toge!r1 are compell$ to g back1 se>*+ aft] a place to re/1 & become corporeal2 = ! *iefe/ heat be+ 9 ! ,e>?s ,c5tre1 gives n any delay to any ?+1 b cont9ually drives back1 :at fl[s ?i!r1 into ! por\s & moi/ ,e>?1 :]e ! ,beams be+ sublim$ & hidd51 may cloa? !mselves ) a s5sible ,corporeity1 & proce$ f "o degree to ano!r1 until !y are well concoct$ into p]fect ,metals1 no imp$im5t int]v5+4 ,b let me n be mi/ak5 by any "o1 z if x 'tw]e my ,op9ion1 t 9 ! ,c5tre ( ! ,e>?1 ! fi]y place is con/itute1 ( :i* ! ,scriptures make m5tion2 = ,i h no?+ to say z to t place2 nor desire to "k ought conc]n+ x4 ,?is place :i* ,i describe1 is discov]$ to u by natural ,phylosophy1 b t place ! ,scripture makes m5tion (1 ,i leave to ,!ologi/s1 by :i* !y may t]rify ! wick$ ,multitude1 t !y precipitate n !mselves ra%ly1 & by ,troops !re9to4 ,& n[ because ! ,helli% fire is "h m5tion$1 ,i _c omit to bla/ ! mo/ uns\nd ,op9ions ( "s putatiti\s ,doctr9es !reab\ts3 ,!re are 9 _m places f\nd ,m\nta9s1 bel*+ =?1 ) huge =ce1 flames1 fumes1 a%es1 & /ones3 ,9 ,europe1 is ! ,hill tna ( ,scicilia2 9 ,isl&1 is ,hoctu1 beh9d ,norway2 !re's also ,vesuvius1 adjo9+ to ,naples1 & _m m o!r places 9 o!r ,p>ts ( ! ,e>?2 "s "p ( :i* cont9ually burn & fume2 o!rs at c]ta9 times & int]vals2 :i* places1 _m acc\nt = ! fum+s ( ,hell4 ,b v]ily ?is _c be rational1 because ^? burn+ ,m\nta9s h a natural ,orig9al1 & ,cause ( ,fire+1 kn[n b to v few2 = 9 "s places are f\nd ,m\nta9s :olly ,sulphure :i* be+ k9dl$1 ei!r by ! ,c5tral or ,elem5tal fire ( ,?und]1 or any o!r accid5t _c b burn1 & :5 su* a ,m\nta9 ha? b once tak5 ,fire1 & beg9s to burn1 :o c re/ra9 ! burn+2 no body1 because ( ! greatness ( ! ,fire1 & dang] ( :at may happ51 be+ !re=e left to x self1 x fe$s d[nw>ds1 be+ nev] de/itute ( matt] fit = ! fire4 ,& n[ if any "o und]/&+ by ! ,monum5ts ( ! ,anti5ts1 t ^! ,m\nta9s h burn$ = "s ,ages1 yea1 & = ,?\s&s ( ,ye>s1 %\ld wond]1 :5ce ,fuel suffici5t = t ,fire %\ld be _h1 let him "k1 t ?is may easily be done2 t a ,m\nta9 %\ld burn )\t int]mission1 n only = ! magnitude ( ! ,t]r5e ,globe1 9 :i* a m\nta9\s ,wax1 or ,bitum51 ,brim/one1 & su* l ,combu/ible ,?+s ab\nd3 ,b also1 because ( ! nev]-int]rupt$ ,motion ( ! ,/>s1 :]eby !y nev] cease repl5i%+ ! ,e>? ) _! out-fl[+s1 & g5]at+ 7besides ,m9]als7 su* ,combu/ible matt]s z ^!1 augm5t+ & *]i%+ ! ,fire4 ,b !y endeav\r to confirm _! ,op9ion by ! lam5table ,h[l+s1 :i* at "s times are he>d nigh ^? ,m\nta9s2 :i* ,cryes1 ! cr$ul\s ,vulg> ,p report to be ( ! ,s\ls1 :i* are lo/3 ,b ^! are b ,trifles2 = ^? ,out-cryes are !n only utt]$1 :5 ! ,m\nta9s endeav\r to ?r[ out mu* fire1 o!rwise !y burn & fume v g5tly1 :i* z soon z ! ,adjac5t ,inhabitants p]ceive1 !y well "k1 t !y %all %ortly h an ,h>ve/ ( a%es1 fire1 /ones1 out ( ! ,m\nta9s3 & t !y may avoid ! haz>d & dang] ?reatn$ by ! ,fire1 !y c>efully keep f> en\gh (f4 ,& = ! mo/ "p1 a great ,quantity ( ! ,sulphure is prep>$ 9 ! neighb\r+ p>ts1 :]eby ! ne$y get _! food1 by digg+ x up1 purg+ x f its ,impurities1 & prep>+ x = humane uses2 b z to ! ,cryes1 x seems to be no?+ else 9 my op9ion1 b only ! fire break+ =ceable ?r\gh ! /reight ,*annels1 ! h>d ,/ones & ,cav]ns1 & produce+ !reby a dreadful s\nd1 :i* !y commonly call ,ejulation1 or ,h[l+4 ,!y also add1 t ab\t ^? fi]y ,m\nta9s1 ,gho/s1 ,visions1 & ,spirits usually appe> visibly4 ,?is also is true1 & ,gr\nd$ ^u ,nature1 b yet ?\ can/ n prove t !y are ,devils & inf]nal ,spirits2 !re be+ ev5 o!r:]e se51 & f\nd div]se ,spirits 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>?1 be+ ,mon/]s n unwont$1 or /range to su* z dig1 or are ,m9]s1 by :i* !y are frequ5tly injur$2 yea1 & sometimes de/roy$1 lam$ or infect$2 sometimes ^! spirits are hurtless & idle spectators1 or play+ ) ! workm5s implem5ts2 or ev5 lab\r !mselves n 9 ! lea/ fill+ _! ,pockets1 h[ /rongly soev] !y %ew !mselves b5t ^u _! "w4 ,b su* spirits appe> 9 v>i\s =ms1 (t5times resembl+ an ,horse1 a ,dog1 or o!r ,bea/1 sometimes a ,dw>f-l crook$ man2 frequ5tly !y appe> cloa!d ) an a%y ,c[le ( a ,monk2 !y usually are ,te/imonies ( great ,felicity & ri* ,m9es2 sometimes !y d great mis*ief1 by *oak+ ! ,m9]s ) a wick$ habit1 or ?r[+ !m headlong into ! ,pits1 by reason ( ^: malice _m ( ! ri* ,m9es are unavoidable left undigg$1 !y boldly def5d+ _! hidd5 ,treasures4 ,let ^! ?+s conc]n+ ! spirits1 ab\t ! burn+ ,m\nta9s1 or ^? rema9+ 9 ! pr(undity ( ! ,e>?1 & appe>+ 9 ! sev]al %apes1 be spok5 by way ( ,p>5!sis4 ,& n[ ,i return to ! ?+ 9 h&1 & w demon/rate1 t !re is no?+ ( ,community betwixt ^! burn+ ,m\nta9s & ! c5tral or inf]nal fire1 b t ^! bl[ out a ?ick & mat]ial fire2 :i* ,i ?us prove4 ,fir/ ( all1 ,^! ,m\nta9s d at sometimes cease to burn1 brea?+ out smoak only betwe5 :iles m copi\sly3 sometimes !y dye & expire ?r\gh want ( fuel to supply !m4 ,b ! c5tral fire c nev] be ei!r dim9i%$ or vani% z long z ! sun %9es & />rs gli/]1 & s5d d[n _! v]tues into ! e>?s c5tre4 ,ev5 z ! inf]nal fire %all nev] expire1 ! ,scripture ?us te/ify+1 :]e=e t fire1 ?\gh a mo/ furi\s ,m\nta9\s fire1 _c be ei!r ( ^! two1 b is me]ly mat]ial1 subject to encrease & decrease1 & its food desi/+1 pla9ly ext+ui%e?3 ,besides1 ! fire ( ^? ,m\nta9s heats n f]v5tly1 b = ! greate/ "p smoke obscurely2 b ! adjoyn+ ,e>? is v hot1 = ! space ( "s miles1 s t y _c long /& !re )\t injur+ y\r feet4 ,! ,wat]s also :i* sl[ d[n f !m1 are boyl+ hot1 & manife/ly smell ( sulphur a good ,portion :]e( !y h )9 !mselves4 ,besides ^! flam+ & smoak+ ,m\nta9s1 !re are sometimes f\nd o!r ,d5ns or ,cav]ns1 brea?+ =? nei!r ,flame nor ,fume1 & yet a great heat1 :i* is ano!r k9d ( fire1 :i* is l>gely treat$ ( 9 ! ,*ronicles ( ,metals1 :]e among/ o!r ?+s1 ?is is also add$2 ,t on a "t a ,w9d gap+1 arose 9 a c]ta9 ,m\nta91 & s5t =? a huge heat1 & 9 ! night only 0 "s spl5dor p]ceptible1 asc5d+ t[>ds ,heav51 & sometimes a brea?+ heat 0 only obs]v$4 ,on ?is a curi\s ,monk 0 9 himself p]swad$ to let d[n into ! cranny1 a pot1 b\nd on an ,iron ,*a91 ) int5t to draw up "s molt5 ,gold1 :i* he believ$ to be !reund]1 :i* :5 x came to t\* ! fire1 x pres5tly melt$ & fell d[n1 ! :i* 9 l sort burnt away l ,*aff1 ) a good "p ( ! ,*a9 also1 & 0 eject$ & ?r[n up aga9 9 ! =m ( a fume1 ) a great noise & crack1 b ! ,monk h>dly scap'd ) 8 life1 ! gold be+ left beh9d 9 ! ,hell2 b ?\ mai/ readily div9e :at sort ( fire ?is 01 :i* r$uc$ ! ,pot & ,*a9 into fume 9 ! tw9kl+ ( an eye1 t x 0 n a mat]ial fire1 because void ( smoak1 b ! a/ral fire4 ,x is well kn[n to ! ,m9]s1 t ! c5tral & geh5nal fire do? (t5times asc5d ! high p>ts ( ! ,m\nta9s1 & w>m !m1 & !re *]i% & maturate ! metals3 :i* ,cav]ns1 :5 9 _! se>*+ = ,metals1 !y come nigh unto1 !y feel too mu* heat1 t !y are ev5 aga9/ _! wills compell$ to desi/4 ,b ?is heat1 al?\gh inde$ 9 ! action ( ! gr[+1 ,m9]als do? usually excite & make great en\gh2 yet = ! greate/ "p x d]ives its ,orig9al f ! c5tral fire1 & ?is c5tral f ! ,/>rs4 ,b aft] :at mann] & reason ! />rs beget ! c5tral fire1 & ?is g5]ates ! ,m9]als & ,metals1 ,i w demon/rate to ! unkn[+ z briefly z ,i c4 ,?us !re=e /&s ! case3 ,we read 9 ,moses1 9 ! fir/ ( ,g5esis1 t ,god1 :5 he made ! ,_w out ( ! confus$ ,*aos1 did give ! ,elem5ts _! orig9al fir/1 & assign$ to ,e>? its prop] place1 & injoyn$ on e>? its ,(fice to be done2 b by :at means !y are pres]v$ by ! int]c$+ p]petual ,circulation1 natural ,philosophy do? demon/rate4 ,x w n !re=e be to our purpose to treat prolixly ( !m1 b only ( ! rise & nativity ( metals1 w ,i comp5di\sly speak z f> z ,i "k ( !m1 viz4 9 :at mann] ! metallick k9d draws its orig9al f !m1 toge!r ) its encrease & augm5tation1 & h[ hav+ arriv$ to ! top ( _! p]fection1 !y come to _! end4 ,i h a little be=e demon/rat$1 t ! sup]i\r elem5t ( fire1 z ! ,sun1 ,moon1 & ! o!r ,/>rs1 s5d d[n _! invisible v]tues & fi]y beams into ! e>?s c5t]1 :]e !y are congregat$1 & cause huge heat1 & be+ n p]mitt$ !re to re/1 leap back aga91 & are scatt]$ ?r\gh\t ! univ]sal ,globe1 & impregnate x ) v>i\s & wond]ful ,cresc5tials1 :i* are call$ ,m9]als by ! ,philosoph]s1 *]i%+ & p]fect+ !m 9 v>i\s =ms4 ,! reason & mann] ( :i* ?+ ,i w "h 9 a few words unfold4 ,e spiritual ?+1 come x f :atsoev] body x w1 is invisible & impalpable1 nor c any ?+ be made ( x alone1 b x's =c$ to rema9 a _s1 until x meets ) a subject :]eto x may adh]e1 be unit$1 & by ! b5efit !re( be turn$ into a ,corporeal ,nature1 & pure1 answ]able to ! purity ( ! subject & _s1 ! _s is 9 ! room ( se$2 b ! subject answ]s to ! e>? or matrix 9 :i* ! _s is concoct$1 into a s5sible body suitable to its own nature4 ,b 'tis to be kn[n1 t ! mann] ( ,metallick conception & g5]ation1 is f> diff]5t f t ( ! ,vegetable & ,animals3 ,= 9 mo/ ,vegetables t h arriv$ to _! p]fection1 nature works out a se$ = a f>!r propagation & encrease1 be+ ! mo/ excell5t "p ( ! h]b1 :i* at ! ,spr+s ,entrance be+ committ$ to conv5i5t e>?1 produce? a new plant 9 all po9ts l unto ! =m]1 f :5ce x sprang1 by :i* do+ new se$s ( ! same plant1 are always cons]v$4 ,al?\gh inde$ "s plants are n propagat$ by ! se$1 b by ! root4 ,yet !y are v few1 & 9 su*1 ! root x self s]ves in/ead ( se$4 ,& t 9 "s places ,plants gr[ out ( ! e>?1 )\t ! assi/ance ( ei!r se$ or root1 its done by ! help ( ! ,elem5ts1 9 :om ! same =ce ( impregnat+ ! void e>? & production ( ,plants1 is at ?is ,in/ant1 z 0 at fir/1 :5 !y g5]at$ & br\ght !m =? 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ,_w4 ,9 l mann] is !re a tw(old production ( ,animals1 ! "o done by a prop] sp]m1 by :i* !y are propagat$1 ! o!r is a production ( "s little ,animals1 ^u ! _w's /age1 ev5 )\t ,sp]m1 by putrefaction only1 & ! mutual action & passion ( ! ,elem5ts4 ,^! two waies h foot+ also 9 ,m9]als1 ! "o is ! ,univ]sal impregnation made by ! ,/>rs 9 ! beg9n+ ( ! _w1 ! o!r is ,daily4 ,& ev5 z ! fir/ g5]ation ( ,vegetables & ,animals is to be acc\nt$ f> m excell5t ?an t :i* is accid5tal & quotidian1 s is x ) ,m9]als likewise4 ,z "s ,vegetables arrive to _! p]fection1 & p]i% soon] ?an o!r "s1 s d metals & m9]als also2 & by h[ mu* ! soon] & quick] gr[? !y h1 by s mu* ! soon] d !y p]i%2 & s on ! contr>y4 ,& z a rational & movable ,animal is a ?\s& times 9 8 nobility & fixity beyond a ,vegetable1 s also do? a ,m9]al1 by reason ( 8 fixity1 f> transc5d any ,animal2 :i* wants an immortal s\l4 ,n[ :5 ! ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 fatally t]m9at+ _! p]iod1 are corrupt$1 & return into a no?+1 ea* ,elem5t takes to x self :at is its own4 ,! ,/>rs1 ! ,_s1 ! ,e>?1 keeps ! body :i* x =m]ly gave1 & ! ,pr9ciples ( ! ?+ d ea* return unto _! ,f\nta9s f :5ce !y at fir/ did fl[4 ,& 9 ?is mann] is !re p]petual ,dea? & ,reg5]ation ( ?+s1 by ! te/imony ( ,exp]i5ce4 ,!re are _m ways by :i* ,metals are br\ght to light1 viz4 by huge ,fires3 if by ,accid5t & ,c>elesness ( ,%eph]ds1 a ,wood cat*e? fire1 ! ,e>? by reason ( ! intoll]able heat ,gapes1 & ! molt5 ,metal fl[s =? & is detect$3 sometimes also vehem5t ,e>?quakes discov] !m4 ,besides1 ! ,ve9s ( ,metals are f\nd out :5 deep ,wells & ,pits are digg$1 or by ! ,pl[+ 9 ! ,fields1 !y are sometimes dig'd up1 & _! ,ve9s discov]$3 /rong ,riv]s wa%+ away ! ,e>? & ,s&1 d sometimes op5 _! ,ve9s2 ! ,fruits ( :i* be+ f\nd 9 ! ,banks1 give cause ( se>*+ aft] !m4 ,!y are also discov]$ by means ( an ,animal1 ev5 an ,horse1 by paw+ ) 8 foot1 beat+ away ! ,e>? uncov]s ! ,ve91 :i* happ5'd at ,gosl>ia 9 ,ramelsbug2 ev5 ,hogs se>*+ aft] ,acorns1 h dig$ up ,m9e-pits2 or a pure ,metal lifts up x self into ! ,aire 9 ! lik5ess ( a ,re$1 by :i* means ! exce$+ ri* ,m9es ( ,silv] at ,kutt5b]g 9 ,bohemia1 0 by a ,monk manife/$ to ! ,_w1 :o walk+ 9 ! ,wood ga!r$ a ,silv] ,re$ gr[+ out ( ! ,e>?1 & put x 9 8 ,c[le1 & decl>$ ! ?+ 9 ! ,conv5t4 ,sometimes also mo/ vehem5t /orms pull+ up v great ,trees by ! roots d op5 ve9s4 ,mo/ frequ5tly a ,corruscation gives und\bt$ te/imony ( ,ve9s1 :i* be+ enk9dl$ by ! w>m air1 runs a long "s space1 9 ! lik5ess ( a blew flame2 nor is ! f9d+ out ( ! process ( ,ve9s 7n ly+ ov]-deep buri$7 v difficult if y rightly consid]1 = !y cont9ually brea? =? a w>m ,sulphure\s vap\r1 ^u :i*1 n only ! ,grass gr[+ is ?9] ?an is els:]e wont to be1 b ev5 ! ,trees t gr[ ^u !m are dw>f-l1 h pal] & ?9] ,leaves ?an o!r ,trees else:]e plant$ h4 ,likewise :]e ! ,dew1 ,ho>-,fro/1 soon] melts & vani%e?1 'tis a te/imony t a ,metal is !reund]2 ! cause ( :i* melt+1 is ! w>m vap\rs att5d+ f ! ,ve9s4 ,b t te/imony :i* ! mo/ imploy !mselves 91 9 seek+ by an ,hazel rod 7:i* my self h _m times exp]i5c$7 is fallaci\s & unc]ta94 ,?is is ! ,"w ( ! ,art1 if any "o conjoyn+ ,metals 9 ! ,fire "u a c]ta9 con/ellation1 melt !m into an electrum & make ( !m a little ,ball1 p]=tat$ 9 ! middle1 :]e9 a w& ( hazel ( "o ye>s gr[? want+ little b\ghs1 is to be implant$1 :i* c>ry /reight out be=e !e :]e ?\ conjecture/ ,metals to be1 :5 ! little ,ball1 b[s ! ,rod b5ds t[>ds ! gr\nd x is )\t d\bt t !reund] are metals1 t ! lab\r und]tak5 ab\t !m w n be 9 va94 ,?is te/imony proce$+ f ! ,natural & infallible f\ndation ( ,philosophie1 is des]v$ly to be pref]r$ be=e all o!r ,arts conc]n+ ! f9d+ out ( ,metals4 ,nor maye/ ?\ wond] !reat1 = we are unacqua9t$ ) mo/ ?+s2 :o is x t c c]ta9ly unfold :y ! ,magnet atracts ,iron1 & heat$ ,amb] attracts ,/raw1 ,grass1 ,?read & o!r ,vegetables8 ! :ole ,e>? is full ( unse>*able ,wond]s & ,secrets ( ,,god :i* are to be dilig5tly obs]v$ by u4 ,n[ z to ! causes1 :y s _m k9ds ( ,metals are g5]at$ s unlike among/ !mselves2 "s ?9k "o ?+1 & "s ano!r2 _m w t ! ,sev5 ,metals onely h _! product f ! ,sev5 ,planets1 viz4 ,lead f ,saturn1 ,t9 f ,jupitur1 ,iron f 4 ,gold f ! ,sun1 ,copp] f 4 ,quick-silv] f 4 & ,silv] f ! ,moon2 b ,i am n ( t ,op9ion2 = h[ c ! ,sun1 1 or any o!r ,planet seek out to x self 9 ! pr(undity ( ! ,e>?1 a peculi> place :]e to s[ its ,se$1 & procreate a ,metal con=mable to x self2 :]eas we see t no ,metal is digg'd out ( ! e>?1 alone1 b alwayes mixt ) o!rs2 = ?\ %alt nev] f9d ,lead b !re is silv] 9 x1 m or less2 no ,t9 is dig'd or wa%$ out b x ha? ,gold & ,silv]2 all ,copp] & conta9s ,silv]1 & sometimes mu* :i* is nei!r conceiv$ (1 or believ$ by ! ,metallurgi/s1 nor is ev] ,gold f\nd )\t ,silv] or ,copp]1 & is v seldom void ( or o!r ,metals2 b if ea* ,planet %\ld g5]ate its own ,metal1 h[ comes x t ano!r is adjoyn$ to x8 ,i speak ( ^? ,metals only1 :i* are ei!r solely conta9$ 9 _! own ,ve9s1 or else are f\nd & wa%t out 9 gra9s 9 ! ,e>? or ,s&1 ei!r pure or mixt ) /ones4 ,i exclude ^? :i* are 7two or ?ree mixt ) ea* o!r7 ea* 9 8 own prop] ,ve91 & are a burd5 or imp$im5t1 to "o ano!r1 z ,metalli/s speak1 & are (t5 c>ri$ along a great :ile toge!r1 & n seldome d come toge!r mak+ "o ,ve91 & are by & by sep>at$ & disp]s$ into v>i\s little ,ve9s2 & n[1 if ea* ,planet %\ld create 8 own prop] ,metals v]ily he w\ld also *use 8 own place1 & w\ld n suff] ano!r to possess 8 prop] ne/1 & di/urb 8 op]ation4 ,b let u all[ to ea* 8 prop] ,metal1 & !n :at ,/>r %\ld we assigne to ,bismu? ,cobolt1 & ,z9k = _! ,g5]ator1 !y be+ undes]v$ly exclud$ f ! ,metall9e ,company1 :]e) !y are ne>] aff9$ !n 1 be+ fusible ) o!r ,metals1 & br\ght to use by ! ,artific]s h&1 :i* ) ,_c be done2 inde$ "s are to be f\nd alone1 9 ,ve9s1 z ,lead & ,silv]1 b be+ any :]e f\nd & cleans$ f e ,m9]al1 & wa%$ out ( ! ,s&1 yet nev] wants ,silv] & ,copp]2 ,t9 & iron are also gott5 out ( ! ,s&1 & ,e>? 9 small pieces1 nev] simple1 b mixt ) /one2 ^! gra9s or pieces yield ! mo/ ,excell5t ,t91 7,call$ by ! ,g]mans ,seiff5z97 & = ! mo/ "p conta9s m ,gold ?an t :i* is digg$ out ( ! pit1 ,because :ile ^? litle granulat$ /ones are wa%$ out 7,switt] or ,s9tranp57 _m granulat$ ones conta9+ mu* ,gold1 commix !mselves !re)1 & are excoct$ & melt$ toge!r ) ! ,t92 9 l mann] ! little gra9s ( ,iron yield ! mo/ ,excell5t ,iron4 ,! ,m9]s f9d ei!r run+ or inclos$ 9 a ,r$ /one b to be excoct$ & vivifi$ by ,art2 sometimes also ,copp] is f\nd 9 v little /ones 7,recauple97 l ! ,angulat$ ,piris ,/ones2 o!rwise all ,metals gr[ 9 _! own ,m9es or ,ve9s ( ! ,m\nta9s1 out f :5ce be+ gott5 ) greate/ lab\r & co/1 toge!r ) hazz>d ( life1 are purg$ f ! ,m9e1 by beat+1 wa%+1 & melt+2 b h[ ea* are to be kn[n1 explod$1 digg$1 beat51 wa%$1 melt$1 & sep>at$ f het]og5e\s ?+s1 is copi\sly demon/rat$ by ! mo/ ,fam\s & ,anti5t ,metalli/s1 ,george ,agricola & ,laz>us ,erk]4 ,i d !re=e conclude t ,metals1 & ,semimetals or ,m9]als1 h _! bir? f "o common ,se$1 b are by accid5t sev]$ into v>i\s =ms & %apes4 ,= ! ,v]tues ( ! ,/>s be+ jo9tly c>ri$ into ! ,c5tre ( ! ,e>?1 d n rema9 alone1 b be+ mixt ea* ) ! o!r1 goe back into ! ,cav]ns ( ! ,m\nta9s1 seek+ a place ( ,re/1 :]e !y may make !mselves a ,body2 :i* if x be pure1 makes also a pure ,metal1 if impure1 an unpure ,metal2 & su* place is mo/ l unto a ,matrix1 conceiv+ ,se$ f ! ,male1 :i* if x =ms into a body1 *]i%e?1 & be+ excoct$ to maturity1 p]fects x4 ,n[ ! ,a/ral ,spirits supply ! room ( man-l sp]m1 :i* be+ receiv$ into ! moi/ ,e>?1 9 ,cav]ns1 z 9 a ,matrix1 is n\ri%$1 & fa%ion$ into div]se metallick ,=ms1 & palpable ,bodies1 accord+ to ! purity ( ! place4 ,h5ce also 'tis evid5t1 ,t v>i\s k9ds ( ,metals are g5]at$ out ( "o ,se$ accid5tally1 because ! ,metals1 :il/ 9 be+1 d gr[ rip] by little & little1 & are m & m meliorat$1 & daily exp]i5ce do? demon/rate1 t !y are nobilitat$1 n only "u ! ,e>?1 b ev5 above x4 ,h5ce 'tis1 t ! ,m9]s dig+ out an immature ,m9]al1 z ,bismu?1 ,cobaltum1 or ,z9ck exam9+ x1 z !y d silv]1 & f9d+ no?+1 say1 t !y came soon] !re ?an !y ought1 :i* ,m9]als be+ expos$ to ! ,aire1 & !n explod$1 & try$ aft] "s ye>s1 are f\nd to conta9 mu* silv]4 ,on ?is acc\nt ,i affirm1 ,t if ! common ,se$ ( ,metals1 _h alwaies a clean1 & fitt+ ,matrix1 & no accid5tal imp$im5ts int]v5$1 no?+ else b ,gold 7! highe/ p]fection ( metals7 w\ld be g5]at$2 & t ?is is ,natures int5tion1 alwaies to br+ to p]fection1 :at %e ha? begun3 b ,gold only atta9s ?is /ate1 all ! re/ rema9+ imp]fect2 b x %all be cle>ly demon/rat$ 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ensu+1 t by g5u9e ,al*ymy1 ev5 !y may be advanc$ to ! same degree1 :i* if x c\ld n be demon/rat$1 t imp]fect ,metals might by ,art1 be br\ght unto p]fection1 & by ,indu/ry1 & ! ,fire2 x might be v probable & cr$ible1 t ea* ,metal _h 8 own appropriat$ ,se$ & ,planet4 ,b n[1 if common lead possess+ b little silv]1 by ! usual try+ ( ! ,cupel1 may1 by ! b5efit ( maturat+ ,salts1 be s f> p]fect$ by a %ort dige/ion1 z to yield mu* silv]2 & by a long] dige/ion or fixation1 to yield1 ev5 ,gold x self1 :i* x _h n 9 x be=e ,cons4 ,"p #c;d4 'tis evid5tly p]ceptible1 t 'twas n ,nature's int5t1 t ,saturn %\ld s rema9 9 8 ,saturn9e ,e/ate1 b t he %\ld be made ,silv] & ,gold4 ,! o!r imp]fect bodies may also be maturat$ by dige/ion1 t !y %all yield =? fixt ,gold & ,silv]4 ,9 l mann] ! spuri\s ,metals or ,m9]als1 z ,cobolt1 ,z9ck1 ,bismu?1 & o!rs ( t k9d may be s fix$1 z to be beh9d !m1 9 ! ,cupel1 good ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* is mo/ pla9ly done 9 ! ,?ird ,"p4 ,?us ?\ see/1 ,t 'tis n ,natures ,fault1 t !re is s _m imp]fect ,metals2 b 'tis to be imput$ to ext]nal ,imp$im5ts2 = if t ,gold lay n hid 9 ! ,pot5tia 9 ! imp]fect ,metals1 by :at ,art c\ld x be r$uc$ into action8 ,art _c create ei!r ,gold or ,silv]1 b ,nature c1 & yet do? n alwaies accompli% x ^u ! ,e>? )\t ! indu/ry ( ,art3 ,:5 a ,g>dn] suff]s ! se$ & root ( ! ,plant to )]1 nor commits x to ! ,e>?1 t x might be p]fect$2 'tis n ! fault ( ! se$1 b ! ,g>dn]1 :o suff]s x1 t x comes ?us to p]i%4 ,nature do? v (t5 want help1 z appe>s 9 ! fruits ( ,animals1 & ,vegetables2 & :y may n help be necess>y & pr(itable 9 metall9e products1 :]e1 by ! ,artific]s +5uity1 !y may be holp54 ',tis evid5t !n1 t ,nature aims1 z well to make ,gold out ( ,m9]als1 & bas] ,metals1 z to make a ,man ( an ,infant2 or a ,tree ( a ,nut3 & if x be o!rwise1 x is n to be imput$ unto h]1 b to ext]nal ,accid5ts4 ,n[ ,i suppose t ,i h suffici5tly prov$ by ^! ?+s1 t all ,metals proce$ out ( "o se$ & root2 & may be r$uc$ !re9to1 & also1 t ,m9]als may be comp>$ unto ! fir/ bud+ ( ,vegetables1 imp]fect ,metals to ,semi-adult1 or half ripe ,plants2 b ,gold to p]fect se$ or fruit1 br\ght by ,nature unto its end or b\nd4 ,b ?is is to be und]/ood ( ! ,univ]sal ,bir?1 & ,g5]ation ( ,metals2 :i* = ! great] "p1 draw+ _! ,orig9al 9 ! pr(undity ( ! ,e>? out ( ! ,c5tral se$1 d gr[ 9 ,cav]ns & ,ve9s1 & increase toge!r into v>i\s =ms1 & are f ^! digg$ out ) great co/s1 haz>ds1 & lab\r4 ,n[ !re's ano!r ,g5]ation actuat$ 9 a pla9ly-div]se mann]1 )\t ! ,c5tral common1 & propagat$ se$1 done ^u ! ,e>?s sup]ficies1 by ! ,op]ation ( ! ,/>s above2 yet 'tis ! lea/ "p ( ,metals1 t are ?us g5]at$4 ,x ha? be5 said1 t !re is a tw(old mann] ( ,g5]ation1 nature makes use ( 9 ,animals & ,vegetables1 & s its 9 ,metals4 ,! ,fir/ is mo/ frequ5t & notable1 ! o!r is r>e & ins5sible3 ,! "o is done 9 ,plants1 by ! prep>ation ( ! se$ or root2 ! o!r /rongly p]fect$ by ! influ5ce ( ! ,/>s1 & ! ,elem5ts efficacy & p[]3 = ,example1 ,if ,ra9-wat]1 be+ receiv$ into "s ,vessel1 exhales 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun1 or ( ! ,aire1 an ,e>? rema9s1 :i* by an innate p[]1 produce? v>i\s little ,plants1 little ,animals1 small ,worms & ,flies1 )\t ! access ( se$4 ,! same happ5s 9 ,metals1 :5 ! ,sun1 or any o!r ,/> op]ates ^u ! moi/ ,e>?2 ! a/ral ,v]tues are congregat$1 & be+ made corporeal1 d exhibit div]se ,m9]als & ,metals1 accord+ to ! purity ( ! ,matrix1 or moi/ ,e>?2 :]e ! ,wat] is in/ead ( ! ,matrix1 & ! ,/>s in/ead ( ! ,fa!r1 or ,se$3 likewise1 x is n possible = ,metals to be g5]at$ 9 ! ,c5tre1 :]e all ?+s are dry1 b f> (f f t place1 :]e ! ,wat]s moi/5 ! ,e>?1 & ) :i* ! ,c5tral ,spirits c jo9 !mselves1 & pass into ,bodies & ,metals4 ,= a dry _s _c coagulate himself into a body1 by reason ( 8 dryness1 b wants a fit subject1 f :5ce to take its body1 :i* is ,wat]3 z soon z ev] ! sulphure\s _s is mixt ) ! wat]1 x is no m common wat]1 b ! rudim5t & beg9n+ ( a metallick g5]ation call$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 n ! vulg> be+ already made metall9e1 b a visc\s wat]1 :i* ! metallurgi/s call ,gur or a f]m5t+ spume1 :i* if conta9$ 9 a conv5i5t place1 & ,*]i%$ ) ! due ,c5tral heat1 & an humidity1 is 9 l5g? ( "t maturat$ into a metal4 ,! ,conception !re=e1 & g5]ation ( metals is n only 9 ! pr(undity ( ! e>? by ! m$iation ( ! c5tral spirits c>ry$ upw>ds1 b also 9 ! sup]fices by ! />s ca/+ _! invisible beams into a subtle1 & fat e>? :]e !y are held1 & become ,corporeal4 ,= ! sid]eal fire nev] cease? to infuse its virtues into ! e>?1 & to ,impregnate x ) v>i\s products ( vegetables1 animals1 & m9]als1 accord+ z x meets ) a matrix1 nor is ?is done only 9 ! e>? z be+ mo/ fit = metallick g5]ation1 b ev5 9 ! air 9 ?ick ,cl\ds1 d !y act ! same ?+4 ,truly we frequ5tly see t n only little ,animals1 z ,palm]-worms1 ,cat]pill>s1 ,frogs o!r insects are !re conceiv$ & !nce exclud$1 & desc5d mixt ) ! ra91 b tis also evid5t by ,cr$ible ,te/imonys1 t /ones ( an hundr$ weight1 also ,masses ( ,iron 9 ! =m ( small ,conglom]at$ drops1 exce$+ly malleable h fall5 d[n f ! air1 & also v>i\s ,comets & o!r ,igne\s sub/ances be+ ga!r$ toge!r 9 ! air3 are k9dl$2 _! matt] be+ tak5 away !y dy1 & fall+ d[n ^u ! e>? l a fume ( ,arsnick !y infect x ) _! brats1 :5ce an h>ve/ ( _m deadly diseases do? mo/ pl5tifully bud =?4 ,nay ev5 ?und] & lightn+ x self is no?+ else1 b a subtle nitre enk9dl$1 & ) ! ,crack fall+ /ones are procreat$ 9 ! air2 !nce x appe>s1 t n only ! c5tral fire do? +ravidate ! ,intrals ( ! e>?3 b also ! ,a/ral fire seeks a place ( creat+ metals 9 ! sup]ficies or 9 ! air x self1 b no :]e m apt !n 9 ! ve9s & d5s ( ! e>?4 ,i well "k1 t !re are _m ,op9ions ( ^? metals1 :i* are n 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?2 b are f\nd above ei!r 9 ! e>?1 or s& 9 little gra9s1 b !y are = ! mo/ "p ,errone\s4 ,mo/ m5 d ?9k t gold :i* is f\nd on ! banks ( ,riv]s & !re wa%$ out1 0 n g5]at$ 9 t place1 b 7 brok5 (f f "s ve9s ( gold by ! /r5g? ( wat]s1 falls1 or floods1 & br\ght ?i!r out ( ! m\nta9s1 :i* inde$ may be true1 = somtimes torr5ts d hurry along/ !m little %9+ gold5 gra9s :i* are aft]w>ds tak5 up on ! hairy backs ( ! bea/s1 b t all gold f\nd 9 ,riv]s1 & /reams1 is by ! help ( curr5ts wa%t out ( ! m\nta9s1 seems unlikely1 b 0 r g5]at$ !re2 = sometimes gold is ga!r$ by a riv] f :5ce ! f\nta9s are exce$+ly remote & di/ant1 :i* %\ld br+ x ?i!r4 ,likewise 9 op5 ,m\nta9s1 nev] se5 by any f\nta9s1 is gold ga!r$ out ( ! e>? or s&1 ( :i* k9d is almo/ all ! gold1 :i* ! ,holl&]s buy ( ! ,indians ( ! value ( an hundr$ or ?\s& m>kes1 :i* is n gott5 out ( ! f\nta9s or riv]s1 b = ! greate/ "p out ( ! s& 9 op5 places1 ,elevat$ f ! wat]s4 ,su* sublime & dry places h be5 9 ,g]many1 also :]e ! aurif]\s e>? 0 c>ry$ d[n to ! riv]s1 & sep>at$ f ! gold1 & ev5 to ?is day :]e little gra9s ( ,zwitt] or ,t9 are wa%$ out1 are gra9s ( gold also f\nd1 n 9 l[ deep places1 b scatt]$ ab\t ! m\nta9s & are usually melt$ ) ! ,t91 :5ce tis t su* ,t9 is g5]ally wont to ab\nd ) gold1 :i* ?+ ,i h frequ5tly f\nd exp]im5tally4 ,! cause :y gold is (tn] f\nd ne> riv]s & /reams is ?is1 because t be+ c>ry$ on ) =ce !y wa% away ! s&1 be+ light] & leave beh9d !m1 ! m heavy gra9s ( gold1 f :i* ! rema9+ s& is wa%$ away ) less ado2 b n[ ! ,rh5i% gold1 su* z "h is 9 ,g]many1 & ! l1 is n pure1 b m+l$ ) silv] & copp]2 nor is x always alone1 or f9e1 l a metal1 b 9 ! =m ( an heavy & sulphure\s p[d]1 ^: combu/ible sulphur be+ burnt & remov$ by fusion1 x acquires a gold5 col\r t5d]ness1 ductibility & purity4 ,b t :i* is br\ght f ,india1 is1 z to appe>ance gold1 & is "s great]1 "s small] gra9es1 & n z t ) u is1 yet n f9e1 b "s is f\nd bett] ?an o!r "s4 ,i sometime saw a dut* ,m]*ant hav+ a lump ( ?is k9d ( gold well nigh f9e or ( ,tw5ty f\r ,c>racts weigh+ "s ,lotons1 b g5]ally !y are ( ! bigness ( a midl+ s&4 ,b t :i* is wa%t out 9 ,hung>ia1 & ,transilvania is e/eem$ ! f9e/ ( all1 :i* ,i h f\nd equival5t to duckets4 ,n[ ,i suppose t ,i h suffici5tly demon/rat$1 t all gold is n g5]at$ by ! c5tral fire 9 ! belly ( ! e>?1 b also 9 ! sup]fices !re(1 by ! v]tue ( ! sup]i\r />s1 & n only gold1 b o!r1 metals & m9]als1 especially & are 9 l mann] g5]at$1 & mo/ frequ5tly1 :i* is pl5tifully f\nd e :]e 9 r\nd or angulat$ little /ones1 = ! mo/ "p ( a gold5 ,nature1 & ?\gh commonly neglect$ yet des]ve well to be obs]v$4 ,su* also are ^? fl9ts :i* are )9 ( a r$di% col\r conte9+ a gold5 iron1 = !re is a great famili>ity & fri5d%ip betwe5 & 1 :]e "u lys hid1 a great secret & 9 ! ?ird "p %all be expla9$ m at l>ge4 ,n[ = a fur!r conviction ( su* z are incr$ul\s1 ! metals are g5]at$ upw>ds or "h above 9 a moi/ e>? )\t ! c5tral se$1 ?is example is conducible 9 m>%y p>ts1 & places t are always moi/1 ! ,sup]i\r ,/>s h a fit ,subject to g5]ate ,metals 91 witness ,holl&1 :]e !y ye>ly dig a peculi> turf or e>?1 :i* !y burn in/ead ( wood1 :i* conta9s1 besides sulphur1 ,arsnick1 & yet1 all1 is n ?us1 b only t :i* is dig'd out ( ! mo/ deep places1 & is call$ bact]t1 ! re/ call$ be5 seldom conta9s any ?+ o!r ?+ ?an1 sulphur a little ,arsnick1 :]eas ! o!r ha? v mu*1 sulphur & ,arsnick be+ an un:olesome fire to su* z are n !re unto accu/om$1 :i* al?\gh x be 9 dep? ,tw5ty ,?irty or ,=ty feet1 yet d !y sc>ce extract or dig out five or six1 or at ! utmo/ t5 foot1 because 9 "s dep? x wants sulphur altoge!r1 & is unfit = ! fire4 ,n[ !n su* z try = bitum9\s ,turf1 or su* z se>* = ! dep? ( a ,m>%1 or seek aft] a s&y bottom1 draw+ =? ! e>? ) long borry]s or ,caug]s1 d f9d t by h[ mu* ! deep] !y g1 s mu* ! less1 sulphur !y f9d1 & at ! bottom none at all4 ,:5ce tis evid5t t sulphur ,arsnick1 or t ,m9]al t lys hid 9 ! e>? receiv$ 8 ,orig9al f above1 & n f b5ea?4 ,b ! mo/ ,metals are produc$ 9 ! e>?s b[els1 & ! fewe/ nigh ! ,circumf]5ce1 ^: se$ is f\nd m p[]ful 9 ! deep1 ?an 9 ! ,circumf]5ce2 = ! sid]eal virtues d con/antly ha/5 to ! c5tre1 & n f9d+ fur!r passage fight toge!r1 & /rive ea* aga9/ ! o!r1 & cause a huge heat1 by ! rep]cussion :]e( ! :ole globe gr[s w>m1 & is gravidat$ ) all k9ds ( ,m9]als4 ,?us !n are all ,m9]als1 & ,metals procreat$1 z well 9 ! deep z 9 ! ,circumf]5ce1 out ( a mo/ subtle ,a/ral se$1 ) a sutable moi/ure :]e9 x frame? a body to x self1 nor let any wond] t ,metals are g5]at$ ( an ins5sible1 & mo/ subtle w>m vap\r1 if joyn$ ) humidity1 !y fall n d[n f heav5 z a /one f an h\se1 b desc5d spiritual1 & gett+ a fitt+ place 9 ! e>? d 7by ! wat]s m$iation7 put on a body1 & get _! weight9ess f ! e>?1 ev5 z ! se$s ( vegetables & ,animals1 :i* 7z is mo/ evid5t7 give only ! =m1 increase & life1 b supplys n ! place ( ! body x self4 ,b mo/ false is ! f\ndation ( su* z imag9e1 t ,metals h !re ,orig9al f common runn+1 & burn+ sulphur 7ea* be+ a semi-mettal7 tis inde$ c]ta9 t metals are born ( sulphur b n ! common1 b su* a=em5tion$1 viz4 ,a/ral1 a sulphure\s w>m1 dry1 & spiritual s\l1 & t]re/rial visc\s wat]1 f ^: mutual conjunction 7z ( ,male & ,female ,se$7 all ,metals are born4 ,t ,errone\s ,op9ion ha? be5 ! cause ( _m lab\rs on1 & !y are n a few1 :o h wa/$ all !y _h by ?is1 _! philosophy4 ,& h[ _m h attempt$ to fix common1 ei!r ) or )\t ,gold or ,silv]1 & d at ?is day attempt ! l1 ) hopes ( turn+ x into ,gold or ,silv]1 b all 9 va91 my self h to my loss try$ x1 & h[ f> ,i h come1 ! ?ird "p %all decl>e4 ,9 l sort z great a numb] h attempt$ to extract run+1 out ( ,metals1 int5d+ to fix x 7z ! fir/ ( ,metals7 into ,gold or ,silv]1 b all 9 va91 = z ! beg9n+ 0 fooli%1 s ! end t]m9ates 9 loss2 & su* h *iefly ) mu* tr\ble s\ght aft] ! ( or ,antimony be+ p]haps s$uc$ by ! say+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :o affirm t ! fa!r ( all ,metals r$uc$ into may be easily ,*ang$ into ,gold1 b ?is is n t runn+ b a visc\s wat]1 t may be h&l$ l ! fir/ be+ ( ,metals1 accord+ z ! ,artific] wille?1 & may be *ang$ into any =m4 ,i _c tell :at madness possesse? m5 t aim to r$uce or into runn+ 9 hopes ( a m easy fix+ x1 :]eas nei!r ( bo? ev] 0 runn+ & 9 my op9ion w nev] be1 b grant x may be made to :at w x be m pr(itable !n x self1 x be+ h]eby made m volatile1 & n m fixt1 b say !y is a pur] sub/ance !n & w !re=e ! m freely be amalgamat$ & fix$ ) ! ,sun & no1 by no means4 ,well6 ,i w grant t may be made ( or :i* yet ,i c h>dly believe1 :at w x pr(it !e8 ,no?+ at all2 b n[ ,i readily believe1 & h exp]i5c$ t & be+ aft] a ,philosophical mann] r$uc$ into t is1 into a visc\s wat]1 is mo/ easily joyn$ ) ! & & is to be fix$ ev5 )\t !m1 b twas nev] se5 t1 ! putatiti\s ( did ev] accompli% any praise wor?y ?+ 9 ! ,meliorations ( ,metals4 ,i grant t runn+ may easily be made out ( any ,metal by ! addition ( vulg> & ,i h try$ x1 b :at pr(it comes !refrom2 enquire ( ^? t h to _! loss practis$ !reab\ts4 ,if runn+ 7 ! pr9ciple ( metals1 "s smal portion !re( w\ld v]ily be f\nd 9 all m9es ( metals1 or 9 mo/ ( !m1 b because x is n !re f\nd x necess>ily foll[s1 t su* op9ion is to be acc\nt$ a va9 fiction4 ,n[ all ,philosoph]s d unanim\sly te/ify t nature =ms ! fir/ rudim5ts ( metals1 out ( ! ,a/rall ,_s1 & t]re/rial wat]1 by affirm+ t e ?+ may by art be r$uc$ into t1 out ( :i* x 0 at fir/ made4 ,& :]eas metals may be r$uc$ into a visc\s wat] )\t any corrosive1 & ?is by a due heat & dige/ion transmut$ into m pure1 & bett] metallick =ms1 tis und\bt$ly cr$ible t !y proce$ f h5ce1 & n only metals1 b also _m /ones1 & m9]al ?+s1 ei!r conte9+ metals1 or void ( !m1 f\nd ^u ! e>?1 & "u x1 h _! fir/ beg9n+s aft] ! l mann]1 my self hav+ se5 "s m9e-digg]s1 9 s&y m\nta9s dig+ = o!r ?+s1 :o h accid5tally *anc$ ^u ?is ,gur or ,kur1 ?9k+ x to be a ,lump ( ,fat1 "o ( !m c>ry$ x home1 & ano9t$ 8 %ooes !re)1 b ! next morn+ he f\nd !m ov] laid ) a /ony cru/1 & ! lump or mass x self conv]t$ into an h>d /one1 b ,i am n ignorant t /ones are o!rwise g5]at$1 ! reason h[1 p]ta9s n h]eunto4 ,a metal be+ r$uc$ into its fir/ matt] l to ,kur1 is 9 ! ,artific]s h& to induce into x1 :at =m he li/s1 nor c x inde$ be ev] meliorat$ unless x be fir/ r$uc$ to its prima mat]ia4 ,9 a solid metal1 x _c be p]ceiv$ ( :at p>ts x is comp\nd$1 b be+ resolv$1 x's p>ts are discov]$1 & x be+ by extraction depriv$ ( its prop] ,s\l1 :]e9 its life & :ole dignity lodge? x is no m a metal1 b resembles an un%ap5 brittle e>?1 )\t metallick ,liquability1 & its :ole goodness consi/s 9 a v little quantity ( s\l1 & />ry mascul9e se$1 ! rema9+ body be+ a dead & vile e>?4 ,f9ally1 ev5 ?is 7:i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 my treatise ( ,potable ,gold7 suffici5tly confirms t metals are also creat$ ^u ! e>?1 because1 t n only ! sol> beams be+ collect$ 9 v>i\s subjects become corporeal1 b ev5 ! heat ( our usual fires do? likewise d ! same ?+ :i* ! tryals ( ! ,cupels abundantly te/ifies1 let ! ,read] se>* & view ! place4 ,nitre & o!r salts are evid5tly produc$ by ! sun1 9 a moi/ e>?1 :i* ?+ w nev] be effect$ 9 a dry4 ,& ! ,philosoph]s mak+ m5tion ( ! melioration ( metals1 h always m9d$ inc]ation1 z exce$+ necess>y to _! int5tion4 ,9 ?is "w1 moi/ure is ! pati5t1 & heat supplys ! place ( an ,ag5t2 ?is is disc]nable 9 ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 !re be+ no?+ t c atta9 p]fection1 )\t due moi/5+ or endure ! action ( a maturat+ heat4 ,& by h[ mu* ! ?ick] & fatt] ! wat] is1 by s mu* ! fitt] = a matrix1 & !re9 se$ w m gre$ily & spe$ily /ick & g]m9ate4 ,b by h[ mu* ! ?9n]1 x is by s mu* ! m fit x is to be acc\nt$ = ! se$s vegetation4 ,wat] ( x self _c be made a metal1 unless x be fir/ impregnat$ ) se$ by ! />s1 & gift$ ) a ,vegetat+ life2 :i* se$ is ! orig9al1 ! s\l1 & life ( all metals2 & h[ mu* ! m ( su* se$ !y h1 s mu* ! bett] & m fixt !y necess>ily are4 ,on ?is acc\nt ,i firmly adh]e to ?is ,op9ion1 ,t metals receive _! ,s\l1 ,_s1 & ,life f ! ,/>rs1 z f an univ]sal se$1 & _! ,body f ! ,wat] z an univ]sal "m1 & d]ive ! div]sity ( ,bodys1 & degrees ( ,goodness accord+ to ! ,scituation1 purity or imp$im5ts !re(1 & are digg$ out by m5 7= ^: sake 7z ! noble/ ,creature7 all ?+s are made7 ) great gre$9ess1 co/s1 & haz>ds f ! ,b[els ( ! great ,animal1 & are prep>$ & elaborat$ = _! _m-fold ,uses4 ,let ?us mu* suffice z to ! g5]ation ( ,metals2 b n[ by :at means !y arrive to ! utmo/ end ( p]fection & ,dye1 & are h9dr$ 9 _! gr[?1 we w n pass ov] 9 sil5ce4 ,?us !re=e ! ,case ,/&s1 ,!re is a c]ta9 "t prefixt to all ,creatures1 h[ f> !y may come or protract _! life1 :i* pr$e/9at$ "t if x be cut (f1 & atta9es n unto its scope or end1 x comes by accid5t & may n be imput$ unto ,nature1 & ?is is done sundry wayes accord+ to ! v>i\s temp]s ( su* enemies z !y meet )al1 "s are hurt by ! cold ,air1 prohibit+ _! gr[?1 z is evid5t 9 ,metals digg$ f _! m9es or trunks & expos$ to ! air1 !n ceas+ to gr[1 & 7 !y ripe or unripe ,metals1 s rema9+1 b if !y get a new matrix1 !n z ! se$ ( a plant on ! ,e>?1 !y beg9 aga9 to gr[ & ha/5 t[>ds p]fection4 ,to "s1 z to ,vegetables & ,animals2 ! aire is ! life1 ( :i* be+ robb$1 !y expire & ,dye4 ,! air de/roys ,fi%1 ! wat] is _! life1 b ! dea? & de/ruction ( two-foot$ & f\r-foot$ ,animals4 ,ev5 z all ! elem5ts h _! prop] (spr+ :i* !y *]i%1 s are !y ! de/roy]s ( o!r ?+s1 :i* ! rise & dea? ( ,metals cle>ly tea*e?4 ,= z soon z ev] 7be+ conceiv$ 9 ! e>?7 !y beg9 to gr[1 !y become p>tak]s ( a c]ta9 salti% ,nature1 z _! matrix1 9 :i*1 & by :i*1 !y are aft]w>ds p]fect$1 :]e9 z long z !y rema9 un9t]rupt$1 !y g =w>d1 & are bett]$ 9 quality & quantity1 b z soon z ev] _! contr>y1 z ,aire or common ,wat] meets ) !m1 !y are /opt f proce$+ fur!r 9 ! matrix & ,dye4 ,!y be+ 7because ( ?is mo/ subtle salt7 :ile 9 be+1 mo/ impati5t ( bo? viz4 ,wat] & ,aire4 ,n[ if ! aire invades !m1 _! life1 consi/+ 9 a ,volatile salt1 is elevat$ & drawn back by ! ,/>s3 ,if wat] breaks 91 !y dissolve & are wa%$ away1 ! matrix be+ de/roy$ by its contr>y ,elem5t1 :5ce 'tis t su* ,metals 9 _! primum ,ens1 ly+ ,embryon l1 & obnoxi\s ev5 to ! smalle/ corruption1 d p]i%1 & nev] atta9 to ! appo9t$ p]fection by reason ( su* de/ructive accid5ts & injuries1 ^: t5d] salt is gon into sulphur1 & is no m subject to ! corruption ( ei!r ,wat] or ,aire4 ,z = ^? t are ,mature & p]fect1 if !y are n cut (f f _! /ock be+ extract$ out ( ! ,e>?1 f :i* !y h no m nutrim5t1 _! sulphuri\s cov]+ be+ laid aside1 ! def5ce & safeg>d ( _! ,nature be+ bani%$1 !y rightly resemble a decrepid ,old man1 ^: ,radical moi/ure is dry$ up & are dissolv$ & eat5 up by ! same ,a/ral ,salt1 or ,vehem5t ,corruscation1 f :5ce !y did spr+1 & ?us are r$uc$ unto ,no?+2 among/ :i*1 viz4 metals1 z well z among/ ,vegetables & ,animals1 ,nature obs]ves a p]petual ,circulation ( ,life & ,dea?4 ,x sometimes happ5s t ! digg]s f9d+ a metal excavat$ by ! ,a/ral salt1 l to ! ,hony ,comb by ! ,bees1 are accu/om$ to say1 t !y came ?i!r too late1 :5ce x is conclud$ t ! same corruscation is ! beg9+ & end ( metals4 ,tis ( small mom5t to "k :o fir/ digg$ up metals apply+ !m to use2 ,adam 0 ! fir/ to :om ,,god reveal$ ! ,art1 because he c\ld n want x4 ,x seeme? c]ta91 t t :i* 0 by 8 successors discov]$ to ,noah1 & f him propagat$ unto u w und\bt$ly be cons]v$ unto ! ,worlds end1 because ( its great necessity & b5efit4 ,b z ?is ,art is pr(itable & useful1 & noble1 s x is *>gable1 co/ly1 & dang]\s1 & also unc]ta9 ( gett+ ga91 b yet n to be neglect$ on t acc\nt1 x be+ an hone/ ?+1 & pleas+ to ,,god1 & manag$ h]et(ore by _m ,prophets & ,k+s1 & n[ at l5g?1 dis]v$ly _h 9 great e/imation by u ,*ri/ians1 because ( its necessity4 ,he may well boa/ ( e>?ly felicity1 to :om ,,god %all v\*safe to give su* a ,light1 ( see+ by :at ,artifice ,nature is to be holp51 & t :i* is sup]flu\s & adh]+ to vile & abject metals e :]e1 may be remov$1 & ! defect suppli$2 su* an "o ha? 9 v de$ a ri* & durable ,m9e2 nei!r are ,gho/s1 ,inundations ( ,wat]s1 evil ,tempe/s1 un:olsome ,vap\rs1 & o!r inconv5i5ces1 t h9d] f a purpos$ int5tion1 to be fe>$4 ,b v]ily man1 by reason ( ! cont9u$ wick$ness ( 8 ,life1 be+ made uncapable ( ?is high ,art & ,sci5ce1 is compell$ to get out ,metals f ! ,e>?s b[els1 9 ! sweat ( 8 br[s1 & to pass ov] 8 life 9 c>es & lab\rs4 ,& ?us ,i conclude ?is ,tract conc]n+ ! g5]ation ( ,metals1 & ref] ! ,read]1 desir+ ?+s m at l>ge1 to ! ,?ird ,"p1 :]e9 is accurately taught ( :at prop]ty ,metals are1 h[ to be di/+ui%$ ea* f ! o!r1 op5$ )\t corrosives1 r$uc$ into _! fir/ matt]1 & h[ by ! b5efit ( art & fire1 new & bett] ,metals are to be g5]at$ out ( t fir/ matt]4 ,likewise1 h[ !y are to be exam9$ by a f> bett] way & mann] ?an usual2 h[ to be purg$ & sep>at$ ea* f ! o!r1 & also unfold+ 7z f> z is p]mitt$7 a little ,book ( ! mo/ exp]t ,philosoph] ,p>acelsus1 or 8 ,book ( ,! ,vexation ( ,al*ymi/s1 :]eby ! hon\r due unto him 7?\gh mu* obscur$ by evil sl&]]s7 may be aga9 re/or$ unto him1 & ! :ole _w may "k t he 0 mo/ exp]t 9 natural ?+s1 & wrote v fai?fully1 & left unto u a l>ge light1 ?\gh obs]v$ by a v few1 = ! encreas+ & propagat+ :]e(1 & def5d+ x aga9/ ! hat]s ( ! ,light1 ,i w ent] ^u ! ,?ird ,"p1 = my ,neighb\r's good1 = ! accompli%m5t :]e( ,i pray ,,god1 ! ,creator ( all ?+s1 & ! ,patron ( ,tru?1 m]cifully to v\*safe 8 assi/ance4 ,am54 ,,f9is4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,m9]al ,"w4 ,:]e9 "u ! ,title ( a ,comm5t>y on a little ,book ( ,p>acelsus1 call$1 ,! ,heav5 ( ,philosoph]s1 or a ,book ( ,vexations1 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals are ,taught 9 g5]al2 ) an ,app5dix demon/rat+ _! p>ticul> ,process1 ,melt+1 ,exploration1 ,sep>ation1 & o!r necess>y ,op]ations4 ,a ,preface to ! ,read]4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,i w n conceal f !e ! reason :y ,i h tak5 ^u me 9 ?is ,?ird ,"p to expla9 a ,book ( ,p>acelsus1 call$ ,! heav5 ( ,philosoph]s1 le/ ?\ %\ld'/ believe ,i want$ matt] to write1 did ,i n encrease my ,book by ! ,writ+s ( o!r m54 ,t ,good :i* ,i h "h decre$ to write1 ,i c\ld h done ev5 )\t ! admixtion ( ,p>acelsus's ,books1 b ?is prop]ly is ! cause1 because ,p>acelsus 9 our prec$5t ,age1 publi%$ v _m mo/ elegant ,books = ! ,publick ,good1 b obscure en\gh1 & = ?is reason are by ! unskilful acc\nt$ false1 & are contemn$2 b yet because !y are /or$ ) ,arcana's or ,secrets1 !y are mo/ highly to be e/eem$4 ,n[1 aft] t ,i _h p]ceiv$ ! said ,books to be true1 ,i did v impati5tly be> su* s9i/] reports ( ?is man1 z blaz$ him abroad = "o ,ignorant ( all ?+s1 & a ,vagabond2 :o 9 v de$ _h b a few ,equals 9 true ,g5u9e ,philosophy1 ,m$ic9e1 & ,al*ymy4 ,he did _m good turns to all1 especially to ! ,poor1 ( :i* _m ,te/imonies are extant2 & among/ o!rs1 t ,epitaph is to be se51 :i* is 9 ! ,hospital ( ,/4 ,seba/ian at ,saltsburg1 :]e he 0 buri$1 & to :i* he bequea!d 8 ,goods1 & is grav5 9 ,capital ,lett]s 9 a ,m>ble1 & erect$ 9 ! ,wall1 ! ,t5\r :]e( ,i my self h read1 & is ?us3 ,"h lies buri$ ,philippus ,aureolus ,p>acelsus1 a fam\s ,doctor ( ,m$ic9e1 :o by a wond]ful ,art cur$ ^? direful ,diseases1 ! ,leprosy1 ,g\t1 ,dropsy1 & o!r incurable ,contagions ( ! ,body1 & to 8 hon\r gave & bequea!d 8 ,goods unto ! ,poor4 ,he di$ 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l1 #aeda4 ! #bd?4 ( ,septemb]4 ,& :at ha/ ?\ n[ to say8 ,_h he n be5 su* a "o z is m5tion$ 9 ! ,epitaph1 ! ,magi/rate w\ld n h hon\r$ him ) s em95t an ,encomium4 ,moreov]1 all prud5t ,lov]s ( ,tru? d to ?is day believe1 t he nev] _h 8 equal3 ,& al?\gh ?r\gh ! ,envy ( "s unle>n$ m5 he is despis$1 yet x d]ogates no?+ f him1 = he w /ill rema9 ,p>acelsus4 ,& n[1 see+ t our ,p>acelsus ha? hi!rto und]gone su* bitt] ?+s1 & t none h d>$ to op5 _! m\?s aga9/ ^? sl&]]s1 ,i w attempt ! explication & illu/ration ( 8 *iefe/ ,books1 & prove t he 0 n ei!r a ,ly] or ,impo/or1 b mo/ exp]i5c$ 9 ! light ( ,nature2 & to ?is end w ,i beg9 ) 8 ,heav5 ( ,philosoph]s3 ,i w n av[1 t he c\ld make heaps ( ,gold & ,silv]1 7himself m5tion+ n any su* ?+1 b he only discov]s ! possibility ( ! ?+1 :i* ev5 ,i also w endeav\r to decl>e1 al?\gh ,i am ignorant ( do+ x 9 great quantities1 :i* ?+ ,i am n gre$y aft]7 yet 'tis my cont5tation to be capable ( discov]+ tru? f fal%ood1 & conv9ce su* z are incr$ul\s1 hav+ "s hopes1 t by ?is my fai?ful writ+1 an occasion w be adm9i/r$ unto o!rs ( se>*+ aft] & obta9+ _! desir$ end4 ,am54 ,! ,heav5 ( ! ,philosoph]s3 ,,or1 ,a ,book ( ,vexations4 ,by ,philippus ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus4 ,! ,art & ,nature ( ,al*ymy1 & :at is to be ?\ght conc]n+ x2 be+ compreh5d$ 9 ,sev5 und\bt$ ,rules1 respect+ ! ,sev5 vulg> ,metals4 ,! ,,preface4 ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus to all ,al*ymi/s & ,read]s ( ?is little ,book4 ,belov$ & ,exp]t ( ! ,art ( ,al*ymy1 & all ye :o promise to y\r selves mu* ,ri*es & ,ga9s ( mu* ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* ?+ ,al*ymy do? pl5tifully tea*1 & ye 7:o be+ occupi$ ab\t ^! ?+s7 w\ld be vex$1 & _c cease until y h exp]i5c$ :at x gives1 & :at promises x p]=ms2 v]ily1 daily ,exp]i5ce tea*e?1 t !re is n "o ( a ?\s& t becomes ,ma/] ( 8 ,desire2 :i* ,i w n call ! fault ( ! ,art or ,nature1 b ! unskilfulness ( ! ,artific]4 ,:]e=e ,i w n /uff ?is little ,book ( ,al*ymy ) difficult ,art & t$i\s ,lab\rs1 z ! common ,al*ymi/s are wont to d4 7 melt x ) ,nitre & ,t>t>1 ( ?is take "o ,lot1 ( ,gold "o ,lot1 ( ,t9 ?ree drams1 ( ,s*li* "o dram1 ( ,sulphur two ,lots1 ( ,vitriol two lots2 let !m fl[ ) 9 a ,crucible ) ,ars5ick47 ,because also all ! signs ( ,heav51 & ! *>act]s ( ! ,/>s & ,planets1 toge!r ) _! *ang$ & inv]t$ t]ms & names1 z also ! ,receptacles ( ! matt]1 & ! ,in/rum5ts ( ,artific]s are usually v well kn[n2 ,x w n be ne$ful to treat ( ^! ?+s anew 9 ?is ,book1 al?\gh h]e9 are us$ ^! signs1 names1 & *>act]s1 :5 x seems conv5i5t & pr(itable4 ,n[ "h is deliv]$ ano!r ,reason ( ,al*ymy1 9 sev5 ,rules1 accommodat$ to ! sev5 ,metals1 aft] an infallible mann]1 al?\gh 9 ,expressions n adorn$1 b undress$ & simple3 ,yet1 z to ! s5ce1 ! expressions are ab/ruse & pr(\nd z c be2 :i* may des]v$ly be call$ ! ,mi/riss & ,summ ( all ,al*ymy2 f :i* ev5 ! my/]ies ( o!r ?+s may be produc$1 div9$1 & kn[n1 ) _m new ,speculations1 f :5ce new ,cogitations & wond]\s ,op]ations1 d 7by exam9+ & try+7 come =? to ! ,light1 t 9 _m places !y are ev51 9 ! ,exam5 or tryal x self1 f\nd to contradict ! ,pleasures ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,likewise 9 ?is ,art no?+ is m c]ta91 ?an t :i* is lea/ appreh5d$ & believ$2 & ?is is ! only fault & cause ( all v>i\s ,op]ations 9 ,al*ymy2 :5ce 'tis t _m suff] loss by _! own unskilfulness1 & s lab\r 9 va91 ei!r because !re's m ( ! matt]1 or less1 or equal weight1 :5ce ! ?+ is m corrupt$ 9 op]ation & de/roy$2 or if ! ?+ is truly light$ on1 x is become m exalt$1 & t5ds unto ,p]fection4 ,= ! way is mo/ easie1 b is f\nd by b v few4 ,x's also exp$i5t1 t an +5i\s man consid] ! ,art & c]ta9 ,rule ( ,al*ymy1 :e!r he w\ld make some?+ or no?+3 he ought to make a no?+1 t he may br+ some?+ unto no?+1 & t some?+ may be aga9 g5]at$ out ( no?+2 :i* ,say+ is incr$ible1 b yet mo/ true2 ,corruption makes a good ?+ p]fect3 ,yea1 good _c appe>1 because ( 8 cov]+ & hid]2 good also is begun :il/ 'tis hidd52 ! hid] ought to be remov$ & de/roy$1 !n ! good be+ fre$1 w manife/ly appe> 9 8 lu/re1 ! ,gloss3 ! hid] or cov]+ is ! ,m\nta91 ,s&1 ,e>?1 or ,/one :]e9 ! ,metal 0 g5]at$4 ,n[ e visible metal is ! obscur] or hid] ( ! o!r six metals4 ,because !re=e t by ! ,elem5t ( fire ,imp]fect ?+s are corrupt$1 burnt up1 & sublim$ su* z ! five metals1 1 1 1 1 are2 b ! ,p]fect n at all1 viz4 ! two mo/ ,noble1 ! & ! 1 !re=e !y ought to abide ev5 9 ! fire1 & to assume _! body out ( ! o!r ,imp]fect metals1 9 :i* !y are de/roy$1 & to appe> visibly2 :i* ?+1 h[ x may be done1 & :at helps are !reto necess>y1 %all be taught 9 ! sev5 ,rules1 viz4 ,:at ! nature & prop]ty ( e metal is2 :at op]ation he ha?1 be+ mixt ) o!rs2 & :at he c d4 ',tis also to be obs]v$1 t ^! sev5 ,rules _c =?) be und]/ood by "o t is some:at dull1 at ! fir/ read+ & view1 a weak und]/&+ _c compass h>d ?+s4 ,h5ce e ( ^! ,rules wants mu* se>* & travel4 ,"s are pufft up & pr\d1 suppos+ !mselves well to und]/&2 & ^! ?+s are *ildi%1 :i* are "h deliv]$1 & !y "k f> bett]1 & d pla9ly contemn ^! ?+s ( m9e4 ,glaub4 ,?is ,preface is ( x self p]spicu\s1 & ne$s n any s+ul> ,int]pretation or ,explication1 b inde$ ! ,process :i* he m5tions requires a m accurate ,obs]vation4 ,take ,antimony1 melt x ) ,t>t> & ,nitre1 ( ?is take "o lot2 ( ,gold "o ,lot2 ( ,t9 ?ree drams2 ( ,s*li* "o dram2 ( ,sulphur two lots2 ( ,vitriol two lots3 let !m fl[ ) ,silv] 9 a ,crucible ) ,ars5ick4 ,?is is ! ,process ( mak+ ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* ,p>acelsus w n h to be acc\nt$ l unto o!r ,processes1 ( mu* lab\r & long "t1 b is confid5t1 t by ! help h]e( he c get ,gold & ,silv] ) little lab\r1 "t1 & co/s4 ',tis n to be d\bt$1 b t ?is ha? be5 try$ by ?\s&s1 & fru/rat$ ! hope ( su* z lab\r$ !reab\ts2 & t n )\t cause1 !y imag9+ t ^! are fooli% +r$i5ts to be tak5 = su* "w2 my self h he>d _m ( ^? t h made trial1 to be v mu* displeas$3 ,by :at means c gold & silv] be made by volatile & prey+ rav5\s ?+s1 su* z 1 ,vitriol1 ,sulphur1 ,ars5ick are1 :i* d n only yield f !mselves no ,gold or ,silv]1 b ev5 corrupt !m1 & br+ !m to fume1 or at ! lea/ turn !m to ,scoria2 my self try+ ?is :5 ,i _h bl[n !m altoge!r1 ,i f\nd t ^! metall9e species1 z ,s*li*1 ,vitriol1 ,sulphur1 & ,ars5ick did1 corrupt ! ,sun & ,moon1 spoil+ ( its metall9e =m1 & transmut$ x into ,scoria or dross4 ,b n[ ?is is ! ?+ :i* ,p>acelsus requires & aims at1 & !re=e %\ld n by any means h9d] or det]r u2 he pres5tly1 = ! bett] explication ( 8 mean+1 adds1 ,some?+ ought to be made a ,no?+2 & aga91 ! ,no?+ to be made ,some?+2 :i* ?+ ! unskilful do? n he$ or believe1 t ,metals be+ corrupt$ & made ,scoria1 :5 by ! b5efit ( ,art !y are r$uc$1 are by ?is means meliorat$2 :i* albeit x be mo/ true1 yet are !y b a v few 7z he sai?7 :o believe x to be true3 & he confirms ! :ole process ?r\gh\t ! ,*apt]1 ev5 to ! ,*apt] ( 1 & expla9s x1 say+1 ,corruption makes a good ?+ p]fect4 ,! ,good _c appe> by reason ( its cov]+4 ,! hid] or veil mu/ be tak5 away1 t ! ,good may be fre$ & become conspicu\s2 t also ! fir/ cov]+1 "u :i* metals are hidd51 & :]e9 !y are g5]at$1 is a ,m\nta91 ,s&1 ,/one1 or ,e>?1 all :i* are to be sep>at$ by fusion1 t ! metals may become pure4 ,"h ! ,metallurgi/ desi/s1 & is cle>ly ignorant ( any o!r cov]+4 ,b ,p>acelsus adde?1 ,t ea* metal is a hid] ( ! o!r metals1 :i* ?+ ! ,sev5 ,rules d l>gely demon/rate1 & advise? ! ,*ymi/ n to re/ satisfi$1 :5 he ha? gott5 f ! ,m9es a v5dible metal1 z 1 1 1 1 melt$ f ! dross1 b to consult fur!r ) natural ,philosophy1 & to exam9 :e!r or no ^! are pure en\gh1 )\t any adh]+ & det]iorat+ veil4 ,h[ great ! diff]5ce is betwixt a rude & a vile ,m9]al 7:]e ! metal is l>gely disp]s'd & commixt ) mu* /ony matt] & o!r impurities7 & a tractable metal fai?fully sep>at$1 is well kn[n4 ,s mu*1 & m1 is ! diff]5ce betwixt a vulg> & imp]fect metal1 & ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* x conta9s %ut up 9 its b[els4 ,b because ! melt+ ( metals out ( _! m9es is1 by reason ( its long use1 gr[n vile1 & n e/eem$ an ,art1 b a ,trade1 & e :]e ex]cis$1 )\t any ones admiration2 yet 9 its beg9n+1 be=e x became s commonly kn[n1 x 0 wor?ily accompt$ a deep ,secret1 al?\gh n[ disrespect$4 ,we may n d\bt1 b t ev5 yet ano!r veil adh]es to metals1 & may ) z mu* facility be remov$2 & its inw>d1 pure1 & fixt c5t]1 ,gold & ,silv] be melt$ out & sep>at$1 if ! way 7 b kn[n4 ,b because m5 d n be/[ any fur!r ,lab\r & ,indu/ry 9 se>*+1 & ! use ( vulg> metals is highly necess>y1 we re/ cont5t$1 9 t metals once melt$ f _! m9es become malleable1 & fitt$ = ! use ( man3 ,nor is ?is unadvis$ly done1 = ! life ( man c z little want ,iron1 1 1 & ,lead1 z x c gold & silv]4 ,p>acelsus tea*e?1 ,t imp]fect metals are corrupt$ & br\ght into a no?+1 by ! =ce ( fire2 :i* !y _c su/a9 or be>2 b _! good p>ts1 ,gold & ,silv]1 _c be de/roy$1 b 9 ! great /rait & =ce ( fire d come toge!r out ( ! imp]fect metals1 & mutually def5d ea* o!r1 ! impure portion be+ burnt up & remov$4 ,n[ !n1 t ! species & +r$i5ts ( ?is process may be und]/ood1 some?+ mu/ be m5tion$ by u !reab\ts4 ,?us !n 'tis writt52 4 melt x ) ,nitre & ,t>t>1 ( ?is take "o lot2 'tis to be not$ t y are n to take ! lot ( ! :ole molt5 mass1 b ( "o ( ! two1 ei!r ! upp] "p be+ ! ,scoria1 or inf]i\r or l[] be+ ! ,regulus1 :i* ?is fl[+ mixture s5ds d[nw>d4 ,b :i* x is1 x _c be p]ceiv$ by ! words2 yet because ,p>acelsus's int5tion "h is to de/roy gold & silv] by ! admixtion ( ! a=esaid +r$i5ts1 & to br+ !m to no?+1 out ( :i* no?+ ! de/roy$ augm5tation ( ! sun may be aft]w>ds by "s additam5t1 obta9$1 9 r$uc+ x1 x seems probable to ?9k t ! ,scoria ( ! mixture is n to be tak51 b ! ,regulus1 :i* ha? ,+ress into ,t91 ,ars5ick1 & ,s*li*1 & unites !m ) gold & silv]1 = x is ! ,prop]ty ( ! ,regulus1 to unite conjo9 contr>y ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,t9 is jo9$ ) malleable metals1 & melt$ & suff]s ! fire ) !m1 br+s !m into ,scoria1 ! :i* ?+ ,sulphur1 ,vitriol1 & ,s*li*1 also p]=m1 & are "h us$ by ,p>acelsus = no o!r end ?an to corrupt ! sun & moon1 & br+ !m into ,scoria4 ,b :at s*li* 7,s*li*7 ?is is1 because no prop] "n ( ,gold1 1 1 1 1 or 1 is add$1 no body c easily tell1 = ?is is call$ s*le*t by ,*ymi/s & ,metallurgi/s :5 !y take a ,m9]al excell5tly well gr\nd1 & wa%$ ) wat]1 !reby sep>at+ ! m9]al or ! rubi% & /one1 ! heavy]1 & m noble "p ( ! metal rema9+ 9 ! bottom ( ! vessel1 :i* exam9+ !y !reby ,conjecture ! value ( ! metal or m9]al3 ?is lab\r !y call a br++ into ,s*li*1 or also ,se*]1 & because all metals may be r$uc$ into s*li*s or calx1 ?is ^w ,s*li* or ,calx may suit ) all metals1 or else x may be t mo/ small du/ or p[d] 9 poli%+ mills1 7,s*leiff-muhleu7 :]e v>i\s ,iron ,in/rum5ts1 ,swords1 ,bre/-plates1 & o!r ,arms are ,poli%$1 & :i* is wont to be "u ! gr9d+ /one 9 deep gutt>s de/9at$ to t purpose1 or ga!r$ 9 wood5 vessels1 & sold to su* z dy black cloa?s1 & is call$ calx or ,s*li*4 ,b n[ :e!r or no1 he means ?is or ! calx ( any o!r metal1 x is unc]ta91 nor do? x mu* conc]n2 = ! ,sun & may be r$uc$ into a no?+ )\t any ( ^! ,calces1 & may be aga9 augm5t$1 & br\ght into some?+1 z y %all see 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]s ( ! ,transmutation ( metals4 ,va9 0 _! expectation :o ?\ght to turn all ^! speices1 ?us bl[n toge!r1 into ,gold & ,silv]1 b yet c\ld n get any o!r ?+ ?an a yell[1 or spadice\s ,scoria contr>y to _! hopes b ! ,corruscation 7,blief7 is mo/ bless$ & gladsome1 if any "o c get by r$uction f a de/roy$ metal br\ght into ,scoria1 a mo/ noble "o & bett] ?an h]et(ore x 04 ,b ?is de/ruction & r$uction is n uni=m1 b is p]fect$ _m sev]al ways z ! foll[+ ,*apt]s tea*4 ,! ,fir/ ,rule4 ,( ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( ,m]cury4 ,all ?+s are abscond$ & hidd5 9 all ?+s1 b ( all ?+s !re is "o :i* is a cov]] or hid] ( ! re/1 & is a ,corporeal ,body1 ,ext]nal1 ,visible1 ,moveable3 all fluxes are manife/ 9 ?is vessel1 = ?is vessel is a ,corporeal ,_s1 & !re=e all ,coagulations1 & ,consi/5ces are captivat$ & %ut up !re9 be+ ov]come by its flux compass$ ab\t & /r5g!n$ !reby1 :at ?is flux is1 its cause & "n :at x is call$1 _c be f\nd1 because !re is no heat :i* may be !re) comp>$4 ,! burn+ ( ! ,geh5nal ,fire may be lik5$ !reunto1 on :i* acc\nt ?is ,flux ha? no?+ at all ( ,community or ,aff9ity ) o!r fluxes1 :i* are melt$ by ! heat ( common fire1 & become h>d & coagulat$ by natural cold4 ,^! flux+s or melt+s _c ?us op]ate ) 1 !y are too weak1 he values !m n2 h5ce 'tis to be obs]v$1 t ! mortal ,virtues ( ! f\r ,elem5ts h no +ressive ,op]ations ^u ! ,cle/ial ,virtues1 :i* ,virtues we also call ,qu9tess5ce1 because ,elem5ts _c ei!r give unto1 or take any ?+ f ?is ,qu9tess5ce2 ! ,cle/ial or ,inf]nal ,virtue c>es n = ! f\r ,elem5ts4 ,h5ce note1 ,t none ( ! ,elem5ts1 nor any ,elem5t>y ?+1 be x dry or moi/1 hot or cold1 none ( ^! c d any ?+ aga9/ t ,qu9tess5tial ,virtue1 b ea* ha? its op]ation & efficacy = x self ap>t4 ,glaub4 ,9 ?is ,*apt] or fir/ ,rule ( 1 ,p>acelsus use? succ9ct b yet p]spicu\s words1 say+1 t ! fluidity ( ,m]cury arise? n f ! f\r corruptible ,elem5ts1 b f ! ,qu9tess5ce1 & !re=e ha? n any aff9ity ) ^! ,elem5t>y flux+s & melt+s4 ,n[1 :at ?is ,qu9tess5ce prop]ly is1 :i* ,p>acelsus "h m5tions1 mu* might be spok51 b 'tis n s conv5i5t at ?is "t1 my self & o!r ,philosoph]s h l>gely treat$ !re(1 & !re=e speak n ( x n[4 ,?is only ,i add ov] & above1 ,t ,p>acelsus w h ! ,qu9tess5ce to be a ?+ n subject to ! f\r ,elem5ts1 b p]man5t & incorruptible1 :]eby he gives to und]/&1 ,t see+ 'tis s1 t ! fluidity ( ,m]cury ha? its orig9ality f ! ,qu9tess5ce1 & n elem5t>y ,fire1 s its coagulation is 9 l mann] to be made by ! ,qu9tess5ce & n by ! elem5t>y ,fires1 be !y hot or cold4 ,b n[1 :at t ,qu9tess5ce is1 t coagulates ,m]cury1 & transmutes him into ,gold or ,silv]1 x may be easily conjectur$1 t x is n to be s\ght = out ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 b to be extract$ out ( ,metals1 & ought to be mu* m pure1 fixt1 & meltable ?an !y are4 ,_m are ! ?+s :i* ,p>acelsus ha? writt5 ( ?is ,qu9tess5ce1 attribut+ great ,virtues !reunto2 he t desires x1 may read !re( 9 8 ,writ+s4 ,likewise _m ,philosoph]s affirm x to be a ?+ r$uc$ by ! b5efit ( ,art into ! pure/ & highe/ sub/ance4 ,:i* "n ( ,qu9tess5ce1 "s !re are t attribute unto t ,t9cture1 :]e) p]fections are wont to be made4 ,by :i* x is evid5t1 ,t by ! "n ( ,qu9tess5ce is alwaies und]/ood ! mo/ pure1 ! be/1 & ! mo/ p[]ful "p ( a ?+4 ,b be x :at x w be1 'tis cle>1 ,t ,m]cury is a wond]ful subject1 nor is to be coagulat$ & fix$ s easily1 z _m h falsly believ$1 & try$ ! contr>y to _! great loss4 ,_m are ! ,coals :i* h be5 va9ly consum$ ab\t 8 fixation1 & are consum$1 al?\gh alwaies 9 va92 my self h also1 ?\gh n (t51 h&l$ him ) a great deal ( t$i\sness1 :i* al?\gh n p]man5tly fixt1 yet obs]v+ !re9 _m s+ul> ?+s1 ( :i* ,i c\nt x exp$i5t to relate some?+4 ,9 him is a mo/ great p[] & virtue1 mo/ fri5dly to ,metals2 he is easily mix$ ) ! pure/ ,metals1 & mo/ difficultly ) ! impure2 :i* d5otes him to be ( a mo/ pure nature3 ,& n[1 if he come to be fix$1 ,i c\ld demon/rate1 if ne$ 71 by indubitable reasons1 t a ?+ m pure ?an ,gold w\ld fl[ !refrom4 ,x alwaies produce? some?+ z (t5 z x is add$ to ,metals1 & con/ra9$ to und]go "s fire1 help+ !m evid5tly1 ev5 :il/ x is 9 its ,volatility2 :at !n w\ld x d1 if be+ !re) fix$1 x 7 along :ile melt$ ) !m 9 ! ,fire8 ,?is ,i add = ! bett] ,lights sake4 ,:5 ,i 0 9 my y\?ful days1 & saw _m attempt+ to fix ,m]cury ) ,gold & ,silv]1 by ,amalgamation1 ,sublimation1 ,coagulation1 ,precipitation1 & o!r ,lab\rs ( t k9d1 to transmute x into ,gold & ,silv]2 my self also attempt$ some:at ab\t him1 by ! advice ( ,p>acelsus's ,say+s1 ,t 9 ,saturn its ,coagulation is to be f\nd4 ,on ?is acc\nt ,i melt$ 9 a little ,crucible #f or #g p>ts ( ,lead1 & add$ "o "p ( ,m]cury2 ?is ,i put into ano!r ,crucible :]e ,nitre did fl[1 t x might be cov]$ ov] !reby2 9 ! mean :ile ,i melt$ ! glass ( 1 7be+ made ( #d p>ts ( ,m9ium1 & "o "p ( ,fl9ts7 9 a great] ,crucible1 :]eto ,i put ! two =m] ,crucibles heat$ to be cov]$ by ! glass4 ,^! ?ree ,i aga9 sunk into a new ,crucible fl[+ ) ! glass ( 1 ?9k+ t ,i %\ld ?is way keep 9 ! volatile ,gue/1 hav+ n[ %ut up ,m]cury 9 s _m walls1 ,i put him to ! fire1 int5d+ to fix him1 & !n inde$ he su/a9$ x1 n be+ able to break ?r\gh2 b increas+ my fire1 & ! ,glass melt+ ) ,nitre1 away he goes leav+ an empty ne/1 & left 's weight :ole & p]fect1 :i* hav+ exam9$1 x yield$ a gra9 ( ,silv] heavi] ?an ! common :i* ,i believ$ to be ,m]cury fixt & coagulat$1 b reit]at+ t lab\r1 ,i f\nd x to be o!rways1 viz4 t ! ,m]cury 0 n x self fix$1 b fl[n away1 b yet by 8 occult p[] p5etrat$ & meliorat$ ! lead1 t x af=d$ a little silv]2 also ! :ole mass ( lead 0 h]eby made black1 & h>d5$ l t91 :]eby ,i p]ceiv$1 t ,m]cury be+ a pure1 me] fi]y _s1 is mo/ impati5t ( ! ,fire1 & _c be fix$ )\t a ,qu9tess5ce4 ,b ?us mu* inde$ x c d1 if be+ jo9$ ) o!r metals1 x c be s long held1 z to endure ! ,fire2 al?\gh x pres5tly vani%e? away1 x do? 9 a mann] *ange !m1 n by bett]+ !m1 b /irr+ !m up by its p5etration1 t !y may mutually act ea* ^u ! o!r1 & receive a meliorat+ faculty1 al?\gh )\t any great pr(it1 z f> z ,i "k1 b ,i only int5d to discov] its possibility1 its miracul\s & almo/ unse>*able p[]1 = x may des]v$ly be e/eem$ a ,miracle ( ,nature4 ,x is a me] invisible ,fire2 albeit su* z are ignorant acc\nt x cold1 & by ,art x may be made f> m fi]y & volatile2 :i* ,i sometimes h try$1 :]e be+ (t5 inject$ into a vehem5t fire1 aga9 & aga91 & receiv$ 9 ,glasses1 x ha? elevat$ x self )\t any fire1 & gone away into its own ,*aos4 ,9 a ^w1 _m m5 h accompli%$ prodigi\s ?+s ) ,m]cury1 b all ( !m )\t any fruit2 ( :i* m %all be spok5 9 its place4 ,! ,second ,rule4 ,( ,jupit] & 8 ,nature4 ,:atsoev] ?+ is manife/1 7z ! ,body ( ,jupit] = example7 ! six o!r ,corporeal ,metals are !re9 hidd5 spiritually1 & "o m pr(\nd & remote ?an ano!r4 ,jupit] p>takes n ( ! qu9tess5ce1 b ( ! nature ( ! f\r ,elem5ts1 !re=e 8 fluidity is manife/$ by a little heat ( ! ,fire1 & 8 coagulation 9 l sort p]fect$ by a little cold1 & ha? communion ) ! re/ ( ! metall9e ,fluxes4 ,:]e=e by h[ mu* "o ?+ is 9 nature l to ano!r1 by s mu* ! readi] is x unit$ !reunto1 if !y mutually t\* "o ano!r2 t also :i* is nigh1 is m efficaci\s & s5sible2 = t :i* is af> (f1 do? n en=ce1 nor is t :i* is remote1 h[ great soev] x be1 mu* fe>$4 ,h5ce 'tis t heav5 is n desir$1 because 'tis f> di/ant1 nor se5 by any "o2 nei!r is hell fe>$1 because x is f> (f1 ^: =m none ha? kn[n & se51 nor felt ! ,torm5t1 & !re=e 'tis valu$ z no?+4 ,^? ?+s !n t are abs5t1 are little reg>d$1 or pla9ly reject$1 be+ con/itut$ 9 a ?ick place1 = by ! prop]ty ( ! place e ?+ is det]iorat$ or meliorat$2 :i* ?+ may be prov$ by _m ,examples4 ,by h[ mu* !re=e ,jupit] is f>!r (f f & 1 & nigh] to ! ,sun & ,moon1 by s mu* ! m ,gold5 or ,silv]-l is he 9 8 own body1 & seems m great1 pot5t1 pellucid1 s5sible1 m fair1 pleasant1 notable1 palpable1 m true & m c]ta9 ?an elongat$1 or at a di/ance4 ,on ! contr>y1 by h[ mu* ! m he is elongat$1 by s mu* ! m vile & abject he is 9 ! matt]s a=esaid3 = ?+s pres5t are alwaies m notable ?an ^? :i* are abs5t3 by h[ mu* any ?+ visible is ne>]1 by s mu* a ?+ invisible is m remote4 ,!re=e x behoves ! ,al*ymi/ to /udy h[ he may place ,jupit] 9 a spiritual ,arcanum & remote place1 9 :i* are ,sol & ,luna2 & t he may take ,sol & ,luna f f>1 & br+ !m ne>1 into a place :]e ,jupit] exi/e? corporally1 s t ! ,sol & ,luna may also be corporal & truly pres5t be=e 8 eyes 9 ! ,exam54 ,= !re are v>i\s lab\rs & modes ( transmut+ metals f _! imp]fection1 into a p]fect /ate4 ,to mix "o ) ano!r1 & aga9 to sep>ate ! "o f ! o!r pure & s9c]e1 is no?+ else b a g5u9e p]mutation made by ! lab\r ( ,al*ymy4 ,note1 t ,jupit] ha? mu* ,gold1 & n a little ,silv]4 ,put to him ,saturn & ,luna1 & ! ,luna w be augm5t$ by ! re/4 ,glaub4 ,al?\gh ,i d n c]ta9ly "k ! reason :y ,p>acelsus beg9n+ ) ,m]cury1 passe? next to ,jupit]2 nev]!less x is v probable t he w\ld !reby po9t at "s s+ul> ,my/]y4 ,"h he repeate? ! =m] s5t5ce1 say+1 ,e visible metal hide? 9 x self ! re/ invisibly1 f :i* if we w\ld reap any good1 _! invisible & spiritual ,gold is to be tak5 & br\ght ne>1 or to be visible2 & on ! contr>y1 ! visible to be remov$ af> (f & made invisible4 ,b h[ ?is ought to be done he do? n tea*1 b leaves ! ,read] to se>* x out 9 8 sev5 ,canons or ,rules1 :i* are v difficult to be und]/ood n only by a rude ,tyro1 b ev5 by "o well ex]cis$3 ,& see+ t n "o 9 a ?\s& und]/&s !m1 x is no wond] t 8 ,writ+s h be5 _h 9 ,contempt4 ,)\t d\bt he aim$ at our good1 suppos+ he _h writt5 v cle>ly1 & direct$ 8 spee* 9 su* a mann]1 z if he _h to d ) "o t is skilful 9 ! metall9e nature1 )\t hav+ any respect to ! common bl9dness & ignorance1 :]eby he receiv$ great ?anks1 & 0 highly e/eem$ ( by all4 ,b :at %all we say or d8 ',tis bad meet+ ) wick$ pr\d m51 z ?\ mo/ cle>ly write/2 yet because ! unex]cis$1 if !y h ev5 once err$1 !y wrack & abuse ! ,writ] ) me] sl&]s3 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t _m desire r to be sil5t1 & leave unto fools _! own toys & vanities3 ,b ! ,case be+ ) m accurate exam9ation consid]$1 x seeme? evil to be rev5g$ on ! ,innoc5t z well z ! ,guilty4 ,z = ,t91 if ?\ se>*e/ into its nature & prop]ty1 x is a pure 7comp>$ ) ! o!r metals7 unripe metal1 ab\nd+ ) v mu* combu/ible ,sulphur1 :]eby x obta9s its liquifaction & corruption 9 ! fire3 :i* be+ remov$ 7& x may be done ) a g5tle fire7 x lose? its metall9e fluidity1 & v mu* resembles unmelt$ a%es1 :]eto if y add ano!r sulphur1 :]eby t a%es may turn into a metal2 & aga9 conv]te/ x into a%es1 repeat+ ?is lab\r until all its combu/ible sulphur be+ burnt up1 x refuse? to g into a%es1 by ,calc9ation1 & !n melt x1 'twill easily give =? its gold & silv] 9 ! trial 7im abtreib547 ,n[1 9 ! be+ mixt ) ,lead1 x cause? a /rife 9 a /rong ,fire1 & gett+ upp]mo/1 turns into a%es1 t is to be imput$ to ! combu/ible sulphur1 :]eby x s be+ melt$ ) ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp] & ,iron1 x makes !m brittle l to ,glass1 b be+ dispell$ ( t ,sulphur1 by roa/+ or calc9+ by ,inc9]ation or ,cem5tation1 or any o!r way1 x do? n any m make !m brittle 7:i* ?+ to d is full ( difficulty7 b is melt$ ) !m1 & mo/ easily sep>at$ )1 ,v5us 7la/ si* sehg]n7 %e kn[+ h[ by h] k9d & flatt]+ words to p]swade ! two old m5 & 1 mutually to abide ea* o!r 9 ! fire2 ,gold & ,silv] w also d ! same ?+2 b because !y are preci\s & easily fl[ out ( ! ,crucible1 & ! ,"w may p]i%1 x is suffici5t to use 1 :i* also w give f x self its own hidd5 ,gold & ,silv]1 & n to take ^! metals :i* are purifi$ ) great lab\r1 & dr[n !m afre% 9 impure metals1 & de/roy !m4 ,!re are also o!r waies ( purg+ 1 f 8 sup]flu\s sulphur1 viz4 a ,nitr\s fire4 ,if fil$ 1 be+ mixt ) ,nitre1 ,sulphur1 ,sawdu/1 be k9dl$1 "p ( ! t9 is elevat$ up into flores1 & a "p rema9s r$ucible 9 a /rong fire1 :i* is to be s (t5 h&l$ ! a=esaid way1 till all ! sub/ance be r$uc$1 into flores & a%es1 ! metallick =m & nature be+ mo/ pla9ly de/roy$2 aft] ?is1 let ! flores be ga!r$ out ( ! ,receiv]s1 & ! a%es elixiviat$ or wa%$1 & by ! help ( a good ,flux be r$uc$ into a metal1 :i* is to be aga9 fil$1 sublim$1 & burnt1 z be=e1 until all ! ,t9 rema9s l ,scoria1 & w n sublime2 :i* be+ melt$ ) ,lead & sep>at$1 7mit ,bl5 am/i$5 und abtreib57 ?\ %alt f9d gold & silv] %ut up 9 its b[els4 ,likewise p\r fix$ ,nitre 7! liquor ( x7 on ! fil+s ( ,t91 dige/ x its "t1 supply ! evaporat+ moi/ure ) new ,liquor1 t x may be alwaies moi/1 b yet let x n be too wet1 b l ?ick wat]4 ,?is ,liquor dissolves & takes away ! combu/ible sulphur ( ! ,t91 & fixe? t :i* is incombu/ible1 & makes x capable ( endur+ ! fire2 s t be+ melt$ ) ,lead1 & purg$ 7a5si$5 und abtreib57 x yields its gold & silv]4 ,ano!r sep>ation is ?us in/itut$2 ,r$uce ,t9 ) common or ,regulus1 j4 into ,glass or ,amausa1 :i* keep a good :ile 9 ,flux 9 a /rong fire1 7=get n ! inc]ation ( ,nitre or salt ( ,t>t>7 by :i* lab\r ! pur] p>ts ( ! be+ ga!r$ toge!r1 d give a ,regulus1 ! impur] p>ts sep>at+ !mselves ) ! ,lead & ,salt into ,scoria1 ! ,regulus be+ purg$ 7abgetieb57 ?\ %alt h ! fix$ gold & silv] 9 ! ,cupel4 ,b 'tis to be kn[n1 t ^! ,op]ations may be done )\t ,copp]1 b yet w yield m & if ,copp] be add$2 n only = t ! x self gives =? its & 1 b because ,t9 ( x self1 )\t ! admixtion ( 1 do? n will+ly let g its own & 4 ,b 9 seek+ ( %elt] among/ its own 1 & )draw+ x self to ! ,scoria1 is !re hidd5 7! ,lab\r be+ f9i%$7 ! ,scoria c no m attract x into x self4 !re=e is z x 7 a ,receptacle1 :]e9 ! ,sun & ,moon collect$ & sep>at$ out ( ! mass1 c def5d & hide x self1 & is by ,*ymi/s call$ a ,ba? or ,balneum4 ,9 ! #d?4 ,*apt]1 :i* treats ( 1 a m l>ge acc\nt is giv5 ( ?is lab\r ( metall9e ,glass4 ,moreov] gold & silv] may be sep>at$ out ( t9 9 ?is wise4 ,melt common ,lead 9 a ,te/ 7treib s*]b57 "u a ,muffle 7e5 muffel7 & be+ ?r\ghly hot1 ca/ 9 a little 1 & x w incont95tly h ,+ress1 b w =?) asc5d & k9dle l burn+ sp>ks & g into a%es2 :i* mu/ be tak5 (f ) a crook$ ,in/rum5t1 & m new ,t9 put 92 :i* be+ burnt1 let x be tak5 out4 ,repeat ?is lab\r s long1 till all ! ,lead be dev\r$ z x 7 by ! ,t94 ,put ^! a%es on a ,te/1 "u a ,muffle1 & let !m be yet well heat$ by ! fire = an h\r2 s t if any gra9s ( rema91 !y may be made a%es1 & ! calc9$ a%es ( ! t9 may be ! bett] fix$4 ,r$uce ^! a%es1 & 'twill become a metal1 :i* let be aga9 made a%es ^u a ,te/2 repeat ?is lab\r1 until 9 r$uction x refuse? to g into a metal1 b rema9s a ,scoria & a metal de/roy$2 :i* put into an excell5t ,crucible1 & by a ,flux made ( ,t>t> & ,nitre1 let x melt its due "t1 & ! fix$ ,t91 toge!r ) "p ( ! ,lead1 w g to ! bottom into a ,regulus2 :i* be+ wa%$ 7abgetrieb57 makes manife/ ! gold & silv] hid 9 ! ,t9 on ! ,te/4 ,?is ,lab\r is neat1 easie1 & b ( small *>ge1 especially :]e wood & coals are *eap1 ! ,scoria1 f :i* ! ,regulus is sep>at$1 is n to be ?r[n away1 b kept = o!r uses1 ( :i* we %all pres5tly speak4 ,n[ he t promise? ,ga9 unto himself f ?is small "w on a ,te/1 is deceiv$1 because h]eby is only f\nd h[ mu* & is conta9$ 9 an hundr$ weight ( 1 & :at co/s are exp5d$ 9 its melt+1 :]eby may be comput$ :at ga9s may be expect$ e day1 nor inde$ is ?is "w 7?us done "u a muffle7 s pr(itably accompli%$1 z 'tis 9 great] ,furnaces1 :]e be+ a great] heat ( fire1 a m pl5tiful ga9 is promis$4 ,& al?\gh because ( _m v>i\s ,imploym5ts my self nev] try$1 yet ,i w briefly del9eate & describe h[ a l>ge ,return may be made1 accord+ to ,calculation1 comput$ by a small] quantity4 ,an hundr$ ( ,t9 requires #aj or #ab ,c4 ( 2 7! "w be+ wisely h&l$7 ! price ( ! ,lead1 1 ,coals & ,lab\r1 be+ summ$ up1 & be+ sub/ract$ f ! 1 !re seems to rema9 b a v little to defray ! *>ges4 ,b if y look !re9to a little m n>r[ly1 y w f9d a recomp5ce & b5efit aris+ !nce1 n to be despis$1 especially if y use ,lead impregnat$ ) 1 :i* by reason ( n consid]+ ! b5efit & ga91 rema9s unsep>at$ !refrom4 ,likewise y may use a gold5 1 su* be+ (t5 f\nd z conta9s z mu* z ! co/s2 & y may also meet ) 1 :i* conta9s z mu* z ! ,lead is wor?1 b n sep>at$ by ! ,ref9]s1 because !y are ignorant ( ?is sep>ation1 :i* by ! usual way _c be sep>at$ ) pr(it3 & t y\r ,lab\r may be ! m b5eficial1 y may add to y\r "s gold5 or silv] /ones & m9]als1 z ,m>casites1 1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & v>i\s ,pyrites or ,kisij 7:i* because ( ! small quantity ( _! includ$ 1 are nev] wont to be melt$7 let !m be scorifi$1 :i* yield+ also _! gold & silv]1 d br+ 9 a great] pr(it2 b especially if ^! ,m9]als hav+ be5 fir/ melt$ ) ,copp]1 are by ! b5efit ( ,iron 7or melt$ ) ,iron7 br\ght into ,regulus1 & _! ,gold r$uc$ to a n>r[ compass1 :i* ,regulus be+ ?r[n into ! ,lead1 toge!r ) ! ,t91 let be made into ,scoria1 & !n _! is gott5 )\t mu* *>ge1 & is depurat$ by ! ,t94 ,b n[1 if y w\ld h ?is sep>ation pr(itable1 x is n to be done 9 ,crucibles1 b 9 well compact ,furnaces or ,he>?s1 :]eon ! bright flames runn+1 let y\r metals be ?r\ghly heat$ or calc9$1 & y\r ,calc9ation1 ,inc9]ation1 or ,annihilation be+ accompli%$1 let ,r$uction be made 9 an acute ,furnace1 7im ,/i*(517 ( :i* ?+ my "t p]mits me n to give any l>g] acc\nt2 its suffici5t to h exp]i5c$ ! tru? !re( 9 a less] quantity2 any "o may try 8 =tune 9 ,metallick ,op]ations4 ,n[1 al?\gh !re are m waies ( sep>at+ & f 1 yet :at ,i h already decl>$ seems suffici5t = ?is "t2 ! foll[+ ,*apt]s1 :]e9 ! nature ( ! o!r metals is treat$ (1 w manife/ly op5 :at ,i h decre$ to discov] conc]n+ !m4 ,! ,?ird ,rule4 ,( ,m>s & 8 ,prop]ty4 ,! six hid ,metals h ?ru/ out1 or expell$ ! sev5? f !m1 & made him ,corporeal1 leav+ unto him l[e/ ,dignity1 & impos+ on him ! mo/ ?ick h>dness & lab\r4 ,9 ?is body h !y manife/$ _! :ole /r5g?1 & h>dness ( ,coagulation to be1 %utt+ up1 or keep+ inw>d1 _! ,col\rs & ,nobility1 ) _! ,fluidity4 ',tis h>d & full ( ,lab\r1 to make a ,pr9ce or ,k+ ( a ,peasant1 or common ,fell[3 ,b by 8 ,v]tue1 obta9s ,hon\r1 & gets up into ! high ,?rone ( ! ,k+3 ,b 'tis exp$i5t1 t c>e be us$1 lea/ ha/ily po/+ =w>d1 he be tak54 ,x is to be consid]$ by :at ,art may be promot$ to ! ,?rone2 b ! & put 9 ! place ( ) 4 ,glaub4 ,we are come n[ to ,m>s 9 ord]1 x be+ ! #c;d4 accord+ to ! ,compute also ( ! ,a/ronom]s1 desc5d+ f above4 ,n[ ,p>acelsus do? n attribute ! fir/ place to 1 z ! ,a/ronom]s d1 b to 2 & haply1 n )\t great ,cause1 h9t+ h]eby "s s+ul> ?+4 ,he goes on1 & says ,m>s is rude1 %>p1 & ?ick1 because ! o!r ,metals h ca/ out _! mo/ ignoble1 & base/ "p ^u him1 :i* ?+ exp]i5ce te/ifies3 ,he is compos$ ( h>d knotty ,timb]1 & ha? 9 him b little good2 he is %>p & *urli%1 & n at all to be comp>$ to g5tle1 t5d]1 & noble 2 b if he be once fre$ f 8 knott9ess1 :i* is h>d to d1 & r5d]'d tractable1 he %ews 8 ,virtue1 & discov]s himself also to be a p>tak] ( ! ,royal ,blood4 ,p>acelsus adds1 t c take away 8 knots1 & elevate him to an high] degree1 al?\gh ! ,a/ronom]s are v mu* displeas'd ) ! ,conjunction ( ^! two1 z be+ ! ,au?or ( all evil1 & h !re=e ins]t$ peace-mak+1 & b5ign ,jupit] 9 ! middle4 ,n[ t ,lame ,saturn may poli% & make crabb$ smoo?1 ,p>acelsus tells y t !re's ne$ ( ,caution1 le/ by ov] ha/9ess1 he br+ loss ^u himself4 ,he /\tly resi/s1 nor do? he easily yield1 b r busily contrives h[ to captivate & de/roy o!rs2 yet ,p>acelsus m5tions its possibility2 ^: ,reasons1 ,way1 or ,mann]1 we w briefly illu/rate4 inde$ is by ,bir?1 fitt$ to wa% ! o!r imp]fect ,metals1 & to purge !m f _! sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 if any good do? accid5tally adh]e unto !m1 b kn[s n h[ to remove _! radical1 & innate ,impurity2 & t x is n alone suffici5t = ?is ?+1 ! trial ( ! ,te/ witnesse?2 = al?\gh y add ,iron to 1 to be sep>at$ ^u ! ,cupel2 7,abgeh5 ,lass57 yet ha? x no s9c]e +ress into 2 b if x be s f> br\ght by great lab\r1 x do? n rema91 b spe$ily sep>ates to ! ,sup]ficies1 l ,scoria1 & leaves no?+ ) ! ,lead1 b :at 0 accid5tally 9 x1 himself )draw+ ) 8 :ole p[]1 & native goodness2 ,t9 also do? ! same2 b ,copp] albeit x swims n ^u ! ,lead1 nor goes away1 yet x is n !re) radically jo9$1 b be+ r$uc$ ) ! ,lead1 into ,liquable ,scoria1 desc5ds into ! por\s ,a%es1 ( :i* we h accurately treat$ 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( our ,furnaces1 & 9 ! ,app5dix4 ,lead is n !re=e ! true wa%+ ( ,metals1 b t x may s become1 'tis cle> t x mu/ be aptly prep>$2 & if y d m exactly contemplate on ! ?+1 y'll f9d x v rational2 = by :at means c ! mo/ liquable ( all ! ,metals1 freely copulate ) 1 :i* is ! h>de/3 ,inde$ 'tis true1 t !y ent] ea* into ! o!r by mutual fusion2 b 'tis =c$ly & sup]ficially1 n radically2 z if "o boils ,wat]1 mixt ) ,meal1 into a ,pulse2 ! ,wat] ?ick5s1 ! ,fl\r moi/5s2 yet nei!r entr+ into ! o!r1 radically2 b ! ,wat] gett+ into ! ,pores ( ! ,meal1 or ,fl\r1 makes x ,pap3 ,9 ! same mann] is x ) & 1 !y are inde$ mixt2 b _c equally su/a9 ! viol5ce ( ! ,fire4 do? n alt] 8 bre$+ or wit2 b 9 ! melt+ toge!r1 rema9 an h>d1 & n easily melt$ ,metal2 nor is ! humidity & liquability ( ! ,lead h]eby correct$2 = al?\gh !y are become "o ,mass1 yet ea* keeps 8 old ,condition3 b if !y are s ord]'d1 t bo? ( !m may und]goe ! same ,fire2 !n ! ,iron w yield1 & deliv] 8 ,gold unto ! ,lead1 & 8 w>m ,volatile ,sulphur maturates ! ,silv]1 ly+ hid 9 ! ,lead2 exalts x1 & makes x corporeal1 t ea* be/[s on ! o!r1 8 ,goodness & ,virtue2 ea* supplies ! o!rs defects1 & bo? are p]fect$2 = al?\gh h>d crabb$ be made fl[ ) liquid & combu/ible ,sulphur1 or a ,sulphure\s ,m9]al1 z 1 ,ars5ick1 or ,auripigm5t2 yet is n any transmutation made1 ea* rema9+ 9 8 own ,nature1 )\t alt]ation2 l z be+ r$uc$ into ,amalgama1 ) or 1 makes no solution1 only adh]es unto ! ,gold1 & easily sep>ates !refrom1 leav+ ! ,gold to himself3 ,b if any "o "k h[ to conjo91 & ) ,m]cury radically1 !y w\ld n =sake "o ! o!r2 b w\ld p]fect !mselves mutually 9 a /rong ,fire2 s w\ld ! o!r ,metals too1 7 !y b radically commixt4 ,"s "o may ask1 :at is ?is radical or spiritual ,commixtion ( ! ,metals1 & :at ,i und]/& !reby8 = ,answ]1 ,!y are to be s unit$ ) an implant$ ,love1 t !y freely jo9 toge!r1 & s rema9 equally1 endur+ prosp]ity & adv]sity2 & nei!r ( !m disc]nible f ! o!r1 t !y p5etrate ! %ut ,gates1 & ?ick ,walls1 )\t any ob/acle2 t ! ,volatile exhales n 9 ! ,fire3 t :i* is liquable1 sep>ates n f :at is illiquable2 !reby p5etrat+ ! ,vessel1 leav+ beh9d x1 ! m fixt1 or r\gh] "p1 9 ! =m ( ,scoria3 ,b ?\ may/ dem& by :at means ,i spiritualize ! ,metals1 & radically conjo9 !m2 :at1 mu/ !y fir/ be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua =tis1 or o!r corrosive ,spirits1 & be di/ill$ by an ,alembick1 t !y may become ,volatile8 ,no1 ,i mean n any ( ?is2 ?is k9d ( spiritualization is a me] deceitful1 & *eat+ ,lab\r1 h9d]+ _m ?\s&s1 :i* o!rwise w\ld be nigh] to ! ,tru?3 ,all ! ,philosoph]s disswade y !refrom1 t y d n torm5t ! ,metals ) %>p spirits1 :]eby in/ead ( be+ p]fect$1 !y are corrupt$ & mortify$ radically4 ',tis madness to p\r m ,wat] into any "o t is suffocat$ ) ,wat]1 !reby to re/ore him to ,life2 ?is is to put ! ,bridle on ! ,horse's ,tail4 ,n[ 'tis evid5t1 t ! sup]fluity 9 imp]fect ,metals1 is _! combu/ible & corrosive ,sulphur2 & by h[ mu*1 ! m imp]fect & base !y are1 s mu* ! m ( a combu/ible ,sulphur d !y possess3 an evid5t ,te/imony1 ( :i* we h 9 ,iron1 or 3 ',tis only 8 acid ,sulphur t deprives him ( e degree ( dignity1 :i* gross1 acid1 & vitriolat$ ,sulphur1 did he n s mu* ab\nd )al1 he w\ld n contract ,ru/ s easily2 & by ! attractive ,moi/ure be s soon corrupt$3 & 7 he n s quickly ru/y1 he w\ld be put to bett] uses1 ?an n[ he is4 ,b y may object1 t y _c conceive1 h[ he c h su* a corrosive ,sulphur1 :5ce %\ld x happ5 to him1 = ! ,m9]al1 & ,/ones1 :5ce he is extract$1 d n appe> to be impregnat$ ) su* a ,sulphur2 :5ce comes x !re=e to be 9 him8 ,besides1 if ! ,m9]al did p>take ( su* a ,sulphur1 surely x w\ld nev] abide a ,fire s viol5t1 b x w\ld be driv5 away4 ,my ,fri5d1 ?\ do/ n at all und]/& ! ,nature ( ,metals1 & = :at end x 01 t ,nature left su* a ,sulphur 9 ,iron1 & ! o!r imp]fect ,metals2 = x is a ,nutrim5t unto _! bett] ,p>ts1 be+ l an ,embryo1 & z x 71 a ,cov]+ or a ,matrix1 9 :i* a noble ,*ild is maturat$1 & is 7aft] ! rip5ess ( ! pure ,metal7 !nce exclud$4 ,= ,natures int5tion 0 n1 t ,iron %\ld be b ,iron1 b r ,gold2 b ! digg] n will+ to wait s long1 & kn[+ ! manifold uses ( ,iron1 all[s n "t = x to become ,gold1 j l ! ,fi%]-man 7:o cat*+ a v small ,fi%1 & ! ,fi% desir+ to return into ! ,wat]1 until be+ gr[n bigg]1 he might ! bett] fill ! ,platt]7 said1 nay1 b ,i w hold !e1 z ?\ art1 = 'tis unc]ta91 :e!r or no1 be+ gr[n bigg]1 ?\ may/ !n be f\nd4 ,j ?us do? ! ,m9] d1 he waits n ! ,irons becom+ ,gold1 b puts x to its pres5t use4 ',tis commonly kn[n1 t !re is abundance ( corrosive ,salt !re91 :i* is n combu/ible 9 melt+ ,fire1 nei!r ne$s x any fur!r demon/ration2 x hav+ be5 also treat$ ( 9 ! ,annotations ( my ,app5dix3 & t ?\ may/ see t a ,metal c pres]ve1 & keep its volatile combu/ible ,sulphur 9 a melt+ ,furnace1 ,i w exp\nd x some:at cle>]3 ,gold hav+ already obta9$ its p]fection 7x be+ a mature product7 ,nature ha? sep>at$ ?is combu/ible ,sulphur1 or acid volatile ,salt !refrom2 because x ne$s x n = any fur!r nutrim5t3 nei!r w\ld x hold x1 if x %\ld be put unto x1 b ?ru/s x f x 9 ! ,fire1 & ha? no aff9ity !re)1 z ! o!r imp]fect ,metals h4 ,n[ ,luna al?\gh x be n s compleatly p]fect z ,sol2 yet1 'tis m p]fect ?an ! o!rs1 & ha? not)/&+1 a ,comm]ce ) ?is sulphure\s ,salt2 yea1 s z to hold common ,sulphur a v long :ile 9 a great heat1 :i* we %all decl>e anon 9 ! sep>ation ( ,metals2 & if 7:i* is almo/ a ripe ,metal7 do? ?us1 que/ionless ! o!r m imp]fect ones w d x m will+ly2 :i* ?+1 t y may be ! m assur$ (1 incorporate a sulphure\s ,salt ) any ,metal1 & cont9ue x 9 a great heat2 & aft] a few h\rs y %all see t y\r ,metal w hold t ,sulphur1 & def5d x aga9/ ! =ce ( ,fire2 b if a ,metal be 9 "s sort fre$ f ?is sulphure\s ,salt by a melt+ ,fire1 x do? aga9 receive & hold x2 ,w x n !re=e hold its own1 :]e9 x 0 born & f :5ce x came =?4 excells !m all z to ?is1 be+ n only a fri5d to sulphure\s & corrosive ,salts1 b also to ,vr9\s :i* 7:5 x _c h acid salts7 x do? by a magnetick p[] attract & def5d ^! 9 ! fire4 ,= example2 mix ! fil+s ( ) ,nitre & salt ( ,t>t>1 & ^! salts1 9 a melt+ ,fire1 w be fix$ ) 1 & resi/s ! ,fire4 ,:i* ?+ is mo/ wor?y obs]vation1 & by no means to be neglect$4 ,b to return to my =m] purpose ( demon/rat+1 t ,imp]fect ,metals are n only1 n bett]$ by corrosive salts & spirits1 b are r corrupt$3 ,daily exp]i5ce do? prove x be=e ! eyes1 t all su* z h us$ corrosive spirits 9 _! bett]+ ( metals1 h done no good at all !re)1 b h1 to _! hurt1 lo/ bo? _! "t & lab\r3 :]eas ^? t h us$ o!r m5/ruums t are n corrosive1 h pr(it$ m !refrom1 & h se5 m ?an !y h s\ght2 su* z ^? are 9 a way t5d+ to dissolve metals )\t corrosives2 to make !m spiritual1 & radically to unite !m1 t !y may mutually act 91 & su/a9 or und]go ! ,fire alike1 & may co-op]ate to purity & p]fection1 & may ennoble !mselves4 ,( :i* ,spiritualization m %all be spok5 9 ! ,six? ,*apt]1 :]e ,p>acelsus also treats !re(4 ,?is !re=e d ,i affirm ( 1 t he mu/ be h&l$ ) su* m5/ruums z are n only n corrosive1 b contr>y to ,corrosives1 & su* z mollify & sep>ate ^? ,corrosives :i* ! ,metals hold 9 fusion1 t s = ! "t to come !y may attract no m any moi/ure1 & !reby contract ,ru/1 & be corrupt$2 b may be r able to pres]ve & def5d !mselves aga9/ ,corrosives & combu/ible ,sulphur4 ,b let none ?9k1 t be+ by ?is ,antidote fre$ f its ?ick1 e>?y1 & combu/ible1 & corrosive sulphur1 w be :olly turn$ into 1 = 'tis ! smalle/ "p ( t is good3 by h[ mu* ! is m noble ?an common 1 by s mu* is ! 1 f :5ce ! ,sol is sep>at$ m vild ?an o!r ,iron1 & ! rema9d] is no?+ else b a mo/ vild ,e>? or ,scoria1 void ( all metallick fusion4 ,! milk ( a ,c[ or ano!r ,animal1 if unmixt ) wat]1 is good milk2 b yet 'tis f> inf]i\r 9 goodness to pure1 good1 well-wr\ght ,butt]2 & by h[ mu* milk is m vild ?an butt]1 by s mu* is ! :ey & acid milk f :5ce ! ,cream is sep>at$1 m vild ?an t :i* is sweet & ab\nds ) ,cream4 ,if g5]\s w9e be spoil$ ( its _s mo/ sweet & mo/ excell5t1 by ! b5efit ( ,de/illation1 "o "p ( t is bett] ?an #ab p>ts ( w9e out ( :i* x 0 extract$2 ! rema9d] _c be w9e any m1 b is mu* inf]i\r to good w9e1 z w9e is to ! _s4 ,! l is x ) ,metals1 :i* be+ depriv$ ( _! s\l1 :]eby !y obta9$ a metallick =m1 !y c no m be malleable ,metals4 ,!re=e 'tis good to consid] :e!r or no 9 ! sep>ation ( out ( ! ,imp]fect metals1 x w be answ]able 79 value7 to ! metal1 & o!r ,exp5ces necess>y ab\t extract+ x2 b n[1 if y "k h[ to apply ! residue ( ! ,metal to o!r uses1 y may ) ! m confid5ce attempt ! sep>ation4 ,b to return to ! words ( ,p>acelsus1 ,i w %ew h[ may1 ?r\gh 's help1 arrive to a ,k+ly dignity4 ,i h be=e said1 t !re is no famili>ity betwe5 ! mo/ fusile & mo/ h>d metal1 b ! "o w be gone away 9 fume be=e ! o!r w melt1 & t we _c want 9 ! sep>ation ( 2 b h[ x is to be h&l$1 ,i w briefly expla94 ,saturn ( himself is liquable & volatile1 b yet c be made illiquable & fixt )\t detrim5t ( ! ,radical ,moi/ure or ,metallick ,nature2 s z to und]go ! same ,fire ) 1 & be+ br\ght to ?is pass1 x is !n fit = ! sep>ation ( 4 ',tis _m waies made illiquable 7,h>tflussig7 b ! be/ way is by fix$ ,salts1 ( a contr>y nature to ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur 9 1 & excell5tly well sep>at$ f ! ,reguli made ( 2 = ,nitre & ,salt ( ,t>t> d n only h>d5 1 b unite o!r metals ) him1 mak+ !m spiritual1 & mo/ l to transp>5t1 soluble ,glass1 ! :i* hav+ su/a9$ ! ,fire _! prop] "t1 ! ,ag5t be+ tak5 away1 & ! ,pati5t suffici5tly purg$1 ! pure/ "p ( ! ,metals1 ?us spiritually mixt toge!r1 do? by ! =ce ( sep>ate f ! o!r unpr(itable "p4 ,! ,regulus is purg$ easily1 s t !re's no ne$ ( sep>at+ ! :ole ,mass by precipitation & r$uc+ x into ,reguli2 b 1 by 8 innate =ce1 do? 9 its due "t f9i% ! sep>ation or precipitation ( ! pure f ! impure1 ( metals ?us spiritually commixt & unit$4 ,?is is en\gh spok5 conc]n+ ! way ( sep>at+ gold out ( 1 by 1 viz4 be+ fir/ fix$ by salts1 & made h>d to melt1 s z to endure ! same =ce ( ,fire ) 1 or o!rwise 'twill be impossible to h any ?+ f by ! usual way ( ! ,ref9]s1 by ! help ( scorify+ ) 7mit ansi$57 & sep>ation 7abtreib57 :i* ev5 z also do? n /ay ) common ,lead 9 a /rong fire1 b sep>ate !mselves & g into ,scoria2 ! :i* we h also h9t$ 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ?is little ,book1 :]eto we ref]r ! ,read]4 ,?is sep>ation ( out ( 1 may be done ) ,regulus ( & ,nitre1 & 9 "s mann] bett] ?an ) common ,lead1 b t ,i d n deliv] ! :ole ,process f top to bottom1 let no body wond] !reat1 = !n ! ,book w\ld gr[ to too great a bulk1 & ,i %\ld n receive any rew>d ! m f ! ,un?ankful3 ,let x suffice1 t ,i h decl>$ ! mann] & ! ,species :]e) 'tis to be done2 = 'tis = ! sake ( su* ,*ymi/s z are mo/ exp]t 9 ! ,fire & ,metall9e ,works t ,i write1 & n = ! common ,de/ill]s ( ,wat]s4 ,& z t\*+ :at may t5d to illu/rate :at is said1 x %all be supply$ ) "s ,processes at ! end ( ! sev5 ,rules4 ,:]eas ,i h attribut$ to 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ?is ,treatise & else:]e1 t he do? n only unwill+ly deliv] 8 own gold1 b also if any be ei!r accid5tally1 or ( set purpose1 add$ !reto1 he swall[s x up & hides x1 & w n re/ore x )\t detrim5t & loss4 ,"s body may admire h[ x's possible = to be done s easily by & ,salts2 let him "k t ?is ,extraction ( out ( is n any ! common ,exam5 or ,trial1 7abtreib517 b a true & ,philosophical sep>ation 7,seig]ungh7 :]e) be+ well dissolv$1 is mo/ ?r\ghly sep>at$ f 8 ?ick & h>d body1 conc]n+ :i*1 ,i nev] met ) any full pregnant ,processes any :]e4 ,& albeit t ,i am n ignorant t _m1 yea mo/ t read1 w n h any high] ?\ght or consid]ation1 yet ,i say t !re is some?+ else h]eund]2 & d believe1 t x is to be e/eem$ f> m excell5t ?an ,sol x self2 :i* t ?\ mai/ n ov]-mu* tr\ble ?y head ab\t1 ,i w n be %y 9 communicat+ x also unto !e4 viz4 ,out ( ,iron is prep>$ a ,salt )\t any corrosive1 :i* is able to extract ! s\l f ,gold1 t x w rema9 half dead4 ,b w be impregnat$ z x 7 div9ely1 s z to be able to give =? a gold5 ,*ild3 ! debilitat$ ,gold w recov] its lo/ ,col\r & ,virtue by & 4 ,o!r ,philosoph]s h likewise made m5tion h]e(1 viz4 t w n sp>e ev5 ! ,k+1 out ( ^: b[els he w /eal ,treasures1 & w n blu% to adorn himself ) ! same4 ,conc]n+ :i* ,secret ! mo/ fam\s ,s&iv[ wrote on ?is wise4 8,! ,*ymi/s "k h[ to *ange ,iron into ,copp] or 1 )\t ! ,sun3 ,!y likewise "k h[ to make out ( 3 ,o!rs !re are t c make out ( 2 b if !y knew h[ to adm9i/] ! ,sol> ,nature to ^! mutations1 que/ionless !y w\ld f9d a ?+ m preci\s ?an any ,treasure4 ,on :i* acc\nt ,i say1 t we mu/ n be ignorant ( :at metals are to be conjo9$ "o ) ! o!r1 & ^: nature ( !m corresponds to ,nature4 ,!re is !re=e giv5 "o metal1 :i* ha? a p[] to consume ! o!r metals1 = x is z x 7 almo/ _! wat] & _! "m2 "o ?+ !re is t only resi/s x1 & is bett]$ !reby1 viz4 ! humidum ,radicale ( ! ,sun & ,moon2 b t ,i may discov] x1 'tis call$ ,*alybs40 ,?us y see1 t f also "s good is to be gott51 al?\gh all speak ill ( him2 & inde$ he is wick$ if he gets possession3 ,nor w he sp>e ! highe/ ,p[]s1 f :om he w =cibly wre/ _! hidd5 ,treasures1 b yet by ,comm]ce ) he w aga9 repay x 9 "t to be di/ribut$ among/ ! subjects2 al?\gh ! k+ be+ robb'd ( 8 goods1 looks pale ^u x1 yet he lays n d[n 8 ,life1 & he rema9+ alive1 !re is no cause ( compla9+1 = z long z ! ,ri*es are n export$1 b rema9 9 ! ,k+dom1 di/ribut$ among/ ! subjects1 he is able to receive 8 =m] maje/y & spl5dor f 8 ,rev5ues1 & to ga!r new ,ri*es1 & pres]ve 8 k+ly dignity :ole & s\nd4 ,"h ,i =esee t our common ,"k-littles1 9 ! light ( ,nature1 w traduce me1 z if ,i ent]pret ,s&iv['s ,*alybs to be common 1 & say t 'tis n to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]1 b ! ,au?or w\ld h9t some:at else !reby2 b 'tis no matt]1 :at ,i h writt51 ,i h writt51 & t n )\t cause4 ,i am n ignorant1 t he means n common ,iron no m ?an ,i1 b 8 inmo/ ,magnetick =ce & p[]1 or ess5ce1 prep>$ )\t corrosive1 & kn[n to few1 :i* do? mo/ gre$ily extract & transmute ! s\l ( ,gold above all o!r ?+s4 ,& h]e) we w re/ & cease4 ,! ,f\r? ,rule4 ,( ! ,nature ( 4 ,! o!r ,six ,metals h 9 fram$ all _! col\rs1 & ! m$ium ( _! ,flux 7) incon/ancy7 into an ,ext]nal body4 ,x w\ld be !re=e pr(itable to h9t to ! und]/&+ by "s examples1 by :at means ! visible may by ! b5efit ( ,fire be made invisible1 & ?is aga9 made visible & mat]ial4 ,all combu/ible ?+s may naturally be *ang$ 9 ! ,fire1 out ( "o =m into ano!r1 z into a ,coal1 ,soot1 ,a%es1 ,glass1 ,col\rs1 ,/ones1 ,e>?1 b ! ,e>? is r$uc$ into sundry metallick bodies2 & if a metal combu/ or corrupt$ ) old age1 is !reby become unmalleable1 %>p1 & brittle1 let x well fl[1 & 'twill aga9 become malleable4 ,glaub4 ,al?\gh t be+ malleable m ?an all ! metals1 9 & out ( ! ,fire1 is fit = all ,op]ations1 yet ev5 ?is is n void ( a combu/ible sulphur1 b is radically pollut$ !re)1 s t x w mo/ easily1 ( x self1 )\t addition ( any o!r sulphur1 be r$uc$ into ,scoria1 & be corrupt$1 :i* corruption is occasion$ by ! mu*ness ( its combu/ible sulphur2 ,gold & ,silv] be+ void ( t ,sulphur1 are n subject to de/ruction4 ,s t1 al?\gh !y und]go ! ,fire a mo/ long season1 yet g !y n into ,scoria l ! o!r imp]fect bodies2 & = ! r$uc+ ( !m into a%es1 combu/ible sulphur mu/ be add$2 :]eas ! imp]fect metals too mu* ab\nd+ ) ! same1 are *ang$ by a mo/ light heat into ,a%es1 ,p[d]1 or ,scoria1 :i* ,scoria's are melt$ into ei!r transp>5t or d>ki% t9ct$ ,glass1 accord+ to ! nature ( ! metal2 :i* ,glasses may be melt$ into malleable ,metal1 & aga9 into ,a%es & ,glass1 z y please1 b alwaies ) "s loss1 by reason ( "s combu/ p>ts irr$ucible into metal1 ! metal also rema9+1 z x 0 at fir/1 )\t be+ any ?+ bett]$4 ,he :o kn[s h[ to melt ,metals into pellucid ,glass1 by ! addition n ( metallick ?+s1 b ( su* ?+s z h aff9ity ) ! metals1 z ,salts1 ,s&1 or ,/ones1 %all 9 r$uc+ !m1 alwaies f9d 8 metal bett] ?an x 0 9 ! beg9n+3 ,& t ! ,read]1 = ^: sake ,i h writt5 ^! ?+s1 may ! m ?r\ghly und]/& my m9d1 ,i w expla9 x some:at m cle>ly4 ,p>acelsus ha? above affirm$1 ,t e visible metal is an hid] ( ! o!r metals ly+ hid invisibly !re91 & t ! hid] is to be remov$1 if y w\ld t ^? visible metals become visible & corporeal1 :i* be+ mo/ truly spok51 ,i "k n :at light x may be illu/rat$ )al4 ,! words also are succ9ct & easie to be und]/ood1 yet no body believes !m2 ,!re's sc>ce "o among/ an hundr$ t conceives :at !y t5d unto4 ,metals _c be *ang$ )\t putt+ (f _! metall9e =m2 = if y keep !m a long "t 9 ,flux1 by !mselves1 or jo9$ ) o!rs1 if !y rema9 9 _! ,corporality1 !y _c help ea* ! o!r1 b be+ de/roy$ ei!r by !mselves1 or jo9$ ) o!r ,metals1 & n\ri%$ 9 ! fire _! due "t1 x _c o!rwise be1 b t !y %\ld be bett]$1 = s long z x reta9s its metall9e =m1 x _c be holp54 ',tis necess>y t a h>d body be brok5 & annihilat$1 be=e !re c be made a sep>ation ( ! pure f ! impure4 ,b ?is is to be done by a g5u9e ,*ymical mann]1 & !y are to be dissolv$ & ?r\ghly op5$1 ) ?+s ( aff9ity ) !m1 :]eby ! pur] p>ts may be unit$1 & ! m gross may be sep>at$4 ,if a metal be =c$ ) a mo/ vehem5t ,fire1 its p>ts d firmly hold toge!r2 = if x be fixt1 !n ! p>ts abide 9 ! ,fire2 b if volatile1 !n ! p>ts !re( fly away toge!r1 _! natural bond holds !m toge!r1 def5d+ !m aga9/ ! ,fires p[]1 b dissolve _! bond1 & !n !y are compell$ to submit to ,vulcan's ,=ce & ,empire1 & w let y make ( !m :at y please4 ,x may well %ame ! ,*ymi/s to "w s disagreeably ) ,nature1 & may well le>n by ! ,husb&man's lab\rs to s5d = ,nature's help4 ,! ,husb&man !re=e1 :5 he s[s 8 se$1 to h a good ,crop !refrom1 he ca/s n 8 gra9 ^u any sort ( e>?1 )\t consid]ation1 b *use? su* e>? = ea* prop] se$1 z be+ well dung'd1 may suit be/ !re)1 & 9 a conv5i5t season s[s 8 gra91 t x1 be+ putrefi$ & annihilat$1 may be multipli$1 he leaves x to ! w>m? ( ! ,sun1 & to ! vivify+ ,ra9 to concoct & maturate x2 well kn[+1 t )\t prec$5t putrefaction & loss ( its =m1 x _c be multipli$4 ,he likewise kn[s1 t :5 x ha? arriv$ to its maturity x mu/ n be left 9 ! ,field1 b mu/ be reap$1 & !n ! bett] & m heavy "p is to be fann$ & sep>at$ f ! light] & wors] "p1 viz4 ! ,*aff2 ! :i* op]ation is1 by ,exp]i5ce & long ,use1 kn[n to be good & ne$ful4 ,?is ,process mu/ a ,*ymi/ obs]ve1 = "o ,metal may be made ! field ( ano!r1 :]e9 putrefy+1 x may get x self a new body1 :i* be+ done1 he mu/ likewise "k h[ to sep>ate ! new body f ! fces1 f :i* 'tis ga!r$ & made2 & h[ to fan ,vulcan l ! be/ & mo/ pond]\s1 f ! lighte/1 = bo? ( !m w be made bett] by ! =ego+ prep>ation1 & ! annihilation ( ! bodies4 ,:5 a ,c\ntry-woman int5ds to sep>ate ! bett] "p ( ! ,milk f ! m gross & *eesy "p1 %e puts x 9 a quiet w>m place1 t ! be/ "p may rise up1 & ! wor/ "p g d[n2 ! :i* be+ z yet n suffici5tly purifi$1 %e adds h] art1 & puts x into a ,*urn1 & do? s long /ir or agitate x until ano!r sep>ation be made ( ! pure f ! impure1 :i* we call ,butt]2 :i* not)/&+1 _h x la9 nev] s long by x self1 _h nev] come to h be5 ,butt]1 )\t ! ,h& & ,art ( ! ,c\ntry-woman4 ,:o w\ld believe t 9 ,milk !re lies ,butt]1 if he did n daily see x8 ,?is sep>ation ( ! ,butt] f ! wat]i%ness1 proce$s f ! quick %ak+ & agitation1 :]eby ! ,milk heats2 & if x do? n fadge1 !n d !y put !reto "s w>m moi/ure1 :i* unit+ x self ) ! moi/ure ( ! ,milk promotes a sep>ation1 = heat alone is ! me] cause ( ha/5+ ! sep>ation4 ,?is n[ may seem a gross ,example to ! ,ignorant1 b let none imag9e t ?is sep>ation ( ! ,butt] f ! ,milk is all$g$ 9 va91 b r to %[ ! way h[ out ( imp]fect ,m9]als ! gold5 & silv] milk or "p1 is to be sep>at$ by ! access or addition ( a w>m ,m9]al wat]1 & by ! ,fires agitation3 ,ev5 z w>m ,wat] helps ! moi/ure ( ! ,milk1 t s x do? ! easi] sep>ate its own het]og5e\s ,butt] 7& yet ! way ( sep>at+ ! ,butt] f ! ,milk1 )\t agitation1 by ! affusion ( a w>m ?+ & coction1 is n unkn[n27 s also ! ,metals are sep>at$1 if !y are along "t boil$ ) _! own ,wat]4 ,n[1 because ( !mselves !y are compact bodies1 if y keep !m 9 ,flux a long season1 !y rema9 compact1 & are n able by _! own p[] to %ew =? _! ,good or ,evil1 nor make x appe>1 :e!r or no !y conta9 ,gold or ,silv]3 ,!y are to be a long "t boil'd ) ,wat]1 t be+ disp]s$1 !y may be translat$ out ( _! metall9e nature1 & ! pure 7by ! agitation ( ! ,fire7 may be sep>at$ f ! impure2 :i* pur] "p ( ! metal do? n swim at ! top1 l ,butt]1 b settles to ! bottom l a ,regulus1 aft] ! metallick mann]1 & all be+ cool1 x mu/ be sep>at$ f ! ,scoria1 & 9 a ,cupel be wa%$ to ! utmo/ purity 7abgetrieb574 ,b n[ 'tis wor? ! :ile to "k :at ,wat] ?is is :i* is fit = ?is ,"w1 & makes a sep>ation ( metals2 = see+ t x mu/ h p[] to dissolve metals1 x's exp$i5t t x be a fri5d unto !m1 & ( ! same k91 or 7t ,i may speak cle>]7 'tis fit t x be _! dissolv] & exam9ator2 & ?is old ,saturn ha? p[] to d1 out ( :i* x may ) small co/s & lab\r be prep>$2 b ! common ,saturn1 al?\gh x be call$ ! ,wat] ( ,metals by all ! ,philosoph]s 7b 9 ! usual wa%+ 9 ! ,cupels 'tis n f\nd s to be7 yet z long z x rema9s 9 a compact metall9e =m1 'tis unfit = ?is ?+2 let him fir/ be made ,wat] himself be=e he r$uce? ! metals into wat]2 :i* "w is easie1 ( small co/1 & ( a few h\rs lab\r1 & x goes into ,wat]1 & ! ,metals are !reby wa%t4 ,( :i* m %all be said 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt] ( 1 & else:]e4 ,?is also is to be not$1 ,t if ,copp] be+ dissolv$ ) ! ,wat] ( ,lead1 be dige/$ its prop] "t1 ! moi/ure dries1 & ! metal is h>d5$1 & returns into a metallick body2 !re=e ! ,solution is to be kept alwaies liquid by ! affusion or p\r+ on ( new wat]1 le/ ! mutual action be h9d]$1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s call ,inc9]ation3 ,:i* be+ neglect$1 all ! ,"w do? n pres5tly p]i%1 b !re rema9s mo/ elegant ,amausa1 & t+$ ,glass1 :i* %9es among ! ,copp]1 giv+ out f x self a ,blood-r$ ,col\r1 :]e) n only wood5 ,vessels may be adorn$1 b also ,glass-,pa9t]s may use x2 ( :i* r$ ,glass !re ha? be5 "s f\nd 9 old ,*ur*es2 b 'twas believ$ t ! ,art 0 ?r\ghly lo/2 b ?is came n by *ance )\t d\bt1 b 0 purposely conceal$ by ^? ^: practis+ h]eab\ts did p]ceive a bett] ?+ to lie "u x2 = ! r$ ,amausum or ,glass1 be+ burnt its prop] "t ) a /rong fire1 gives a ,regulus yield+ 9 ! ,lead5 wa%+ 7im abtreib57 good ,silv]4 ,b if y seek = out ( 1 x's bett] n to make ! r$ ,amausum or ,glass at all1 b to keep on ) ,inc]ation1 t x may n come to be r$1 b may rema9 a pellucid & gre5 ,glass1 ev5 until be well wa%t4 ,moreov] ?is is to be not$1 ,t & ! o!r metals are n only r$ucible into soluble & insoluble ,glass1 by ?is ,saturn9e ,wat]1 b ! same is to be done by ! addition ( clean ,fl9ts & ,salts1 by :i* !y are made mu* fair] ?an ^? done ) 2 b 9 ! sep>ation 7,seig]ungh7 !y are vild]1 because ! ,dissolv5t is n s metall9e1 & aft] purgation1 !y d n s easily give _! ,regulus z ^? t are done ) ! ,wat] ( 4 ,!re's also ano!r way1 by :i* ! sup]flu\s burn+ sulphur ( may be wa%$1 & %e cleans$ )\t ! wat] ( or ( ! ,fl9ts1 viz4 ) ,salt-,petre4 ,if or any o!r imp]fect metal be (t5 mixt !re) & burnt1 ! pur] p>ts come toge!r1 & ! combu/ible p>ts come toge!r1 & ! combu/ible sulphur sep>ates 9 ! =m ( ,scoria4 ,to conclude1 ,?is sep>ation & wa%+ may be done by ! help ( o!r fix$ ,salts1 b none s good z ! ,wat] ( 4 ,n[ let ! ,read] "k1 t ^? ?+s spok5 9 a rude /ile1 conc]n+ 1 want n _! weight1 ev5 z ! foll[+ ,*apt]s w op5ly decl>e4 ,! ,fif? ,rule4 ,( ! ,nature & ,virtue ( ,saturn4 ,?us speaks ,saturn ( himself3 ,! o!r ,six ,planets h exclud$ & ?ru/ me out1 :o am _! ,exam9ator1 f ! spiritual ,city1 assign+ me an habitation ) a corruptible body2 = :at !y nei!r are1 nor w be1 ,i am con/ra9$ to be3 ,my six ,bre?r5 are ,spiritual1 :]e=e z (t5 z ,i am 9 ! fire1 !y pass ?r\gh my body1 & bo? ,i & !y p]i% toge!r 9 ! ,fire1 ! two be/ except$1 & 1 :o are mo/ neatly & purely wa%t 9 my wat]s1 & wax pr\d4 ,my ,_s is ,wat]1 s(tn+ ! h>d bodies ( my ,bre?r52 b my body is addict$ to ! ,e>?1 :atsoev] ,i lay hold on1 is also made l ! ,e>?2 & is conv]t$ into "o body4 ,x w\ld n be good t ! ,_w %\ld "k :at is 9 me1 or :at ,i c\ld d2 x w\ld be bett] did !y b "k h[ to get t ?+ :i* is m9e1 & is 9 my faculty1 !y w\ld lay aside all o!r ,arts ( ,al*ymy1 & h&le ?is ?+ only1 :i* ,i am able to p]fect4 ,! ,/one ( ,coldness is 9 me2 ?is is ! ,wat] by :i* ,i cause ! ,spirits ( ! six o!r ,metals to congeal into ! ,corporeity ( ! ,sev5?1 t is to promote ) 4 ,antimony is tw(old1 ! "o sort is ! common black 1 :]e) be+ mixt & melt$1 is purg$2 ?is is ( ne>e/ k9 to ,lead2 ! o!r is :ite ,magnesia1 ,bismu?1 & ne>e/ to ,t92 be+ mixt ) ! o!r 1 x encrease? 4 ,glaub4 ,"h we h m5tion made ( ,saturn1 f :5ce ! ,ba? 7spok5 ( a=e7 = & ! o!r metals is prep>$1 & t tw(old1 ! common & 1 bo? :i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 my =m] ,tracts1 z pr(itable = ?is wa%+2 b "o is fitt] = "s metals ?an ! o!r4 ,v5us will+ly ent]s into 1 & may mo/ rightly be wa%$ & sep>at$ 7geseig]t7 ) ! common ,saturn9e wat]1 & w n2 b receives !m mo/ gre$ily1 holds & wa%e? !m1 :i* is impossible = ! common to d4 ,yet not)/&+ ,p>acelsus seems to h9t at "s o!r ?+ "h1 speak+ ( ! transmutation ( ) o!r metals1 aim+ 7z ,i conjecture7 z well at an univ]sal z a p>ticul> transmutation ( ,metals by ,saturn4 ,n[ ,saturn also1 z he is ! wat] & wa%+ ( o!r metals1 s may he himself be wa%$ ) ,salts1 :i*1 z ,i %all anon decl>e1 are 8 wat]4 ,b let no body wond] t ,i speak no l>g] ( ! nature & virtue ( ,saturn1 :om ,i set s high an e/eem ^u2 = x ha? be5 mo/ frequ5tly m5tion$1 & aft] ?is w be2 s 'tis n fit s (t5 to repeat ! same ?+1 "o ,*apt] illu/rates ano!r4 ,see su* o!r small ,tracts z ,i h writt5 ( ,saturn1 & comp>e !m well toge!r1 & )\t d\bt y w p]ceive my mean+4 ,t :i* ,p>acelsus adds conc]n+ ! diff]5ce ( is pla9 en\gh1 & wants no illu/ration2 = common ,lead & 7al?\gh mu* diff]+ 9 ! div]sity ( ,sulphurs7 0 by ! ,philosoph]s call$ ,black ,lead4 ,bismu?1 a%y ,lead1 & ,t91 among ! anci5t ,metallurgi/s1 is :ite ,lead2 :i* appellations we %all leave to ! anci5ts1 & say no m !re(4 ,! ,six? ,rule4 ,( ! ,moon1 & h] ,nature & ,prop]ty4 ,if anyone goes ab\t to r$uce into or 1 x w be z difficult z to make 7) great pr(it7 out ( 1 1 1 1 or 4 ,b 'tis n exp$i5t to make vile ?+s out ( good1 b to make preci\s ?+s out ( base & abject ?+s4 ',tis also fit to "k ( :at matt] ! ,moon is1 & :5ce 'tis ris52 he t is ignorant ( ?is1 w f9d x impossible to make ,luna4 ,que/4 ,:at !re=e is ,luna8 ,answ4 ,x is ! sev5? ext]nal1 corporeal1 mat]ial1 ( ! ,six metals !re9 hidd52 = alwaies 7z x ha? be5 v (t5 said7 ! ,sev5? ha? ! o!r ,six spiritually hidd5 )9 x self2 nei!r also c ^! six be )\t an ext]nal1 mat]ial metal2 nor c any corporeal ,metal be )\t ! six spiritual ones & _! ,ess5ce4 ,if y melt ! sev5 ,corporeal ,metals1 x do? no?+ z to mak+ 3 aft] mixtion1 ea* z its nature is1 rema9s fixt 9 ! fire1 or volatile4 ,= example1 mix z well z y c 1 1 1 1 1 & 1 x w n !re=e foll[1 t ! & w transmute ! o!r five1 t !y become & 3 ,al?\gh !y are bl[n toge!r into "o mass1 yet ea* rema9s 9 its own /ate1 viz4 if y take ( ! corporeal mixtion2 = transmutation consi/s 9 ! spiritual mixtion & union ( ,metals1 because ,spirits admit ( no sep>ation & mortification4 ,al?\gh y kill ! ,body an hundr$ times1 yet w !y alwaies h ano!r ,body m noble ?an ! =m]4 ,& ?is is ! promotion ( ,metals f "o mortification into ano!r2 t is1 f a m ignoble degree to a high]1 t is ,luna1 & f a bett] to ! be/1 t is ,sol2 a mo/ illu/ri\s & royal ,metal2 'tis also true1 & alwaies w be1 :i* ha? be5 (t5 spok5 ( be=e1 t alwaies ! six metals g5]ate ! sev5?1 & deliv] x f !mselves into a palpable & visible sub/ance4 ,que/4 ,n[1 !n if x be s1 t ! ,luna1 or any o!r metal1 is alwaies caus$ & produc$ f ! o!r six1 ,:at !re=e is its ,prop]ty & ,nature8 ,i answ]1 ,out ( 1 1 1 1 1 & 1 no o!r metal c be made1 b 2 ! reason is1 because z to ! o!r six metals1 ea* are indu$ ) two good virtues1 :i* 9 all make ,twelve3 ^! virtues are ! ,silv]i% or ,lun> ,_s1 :i* 9 brief und]/& ?us2 ,silv] is comp\nd$ into a corporeal ,metal1 out ( ! six ,spiritual ,metals1 & _! ,prop]ties1 9 numb] twelve1 & is lik5$ to ! sev5 ,planets1 & ! twelve ,cle/ial ,signs2 = ! ha? f ! ,planet1 & 1 & 1 a bright :ite flux & spl5dor1 1 1 2 also ha? f 1 1 & a :ite col\r1 a great con/ancy aga9/ ! fire & fixation1 1 1 2 f 1 1 & 1 x ha? h>dness1 a good clang\r or s\nd1 1 1 2 f 1 1 1 x ha? ! means ( ,coagulation & ,malleability1 1 1 2 f 1 1 1 x ha? a fixt body ) heav9ess & gravity1 1 1 2 f 1 1 1 x ha? a s9c]e purity1 & a great con/ancy1 aga9/ ! viol5cy ( ! fire1 1 1 4 ,?us is briefly expla9$ :at is ! exaltation & cause ( ! _s & body ( ,silv]1 ) its own comp\nd ,nature & ,ess5ce4 ,x mu/ also be kn[n :at matt] ! metallick spirits d take 9 _! fir/ ,nativity1 :5 !y are c>ri$ d[n into ! ,e>? f ! ,cle/ial ,influ5ces1 viz4 a vile ,dirt or ,/one1 :i* ! ,m9e-digg] by break+ ! body ( ! metal1 de/roys & burns 9 ! fire1 9 :i* mortification ! metall9e _s assumes ano!r body1 n fryable1 b pure & malleable4 ,!n ! ,al*ymi/ com+1 de/roys ?is metall9e body1 kills & prep>es x by ,art1 b t metallick corporeal ,_s makes app>5tly conspicu\s1 ano!r m noble & mu* m p]fect body1 :e!r x be ! ,sun or ,moon2 !n bo? ! metallick ,_s & ,body be+ p]fectly unit$1 are free & safe f ,corruption by ! ,elem5t ( ,fire4 ,glaub4 ,p>acelsus 9 ?is ,six? ,*apt] repeats ! words :i* h be5 (t5times a=e m5tion$1 viz4 ,t e visible metal is an hid] ( ! o!r metals :i* lie spiritually hid )9 x2 )al tea*+1 t x is impossible = corporeal metals1 al?\gh melt$ toge!r nev] s long1 to be meliorat$1 unless !y are fir/ made spiritual2 :i* ,i h (t5times demon/rat$ & %ew$ to be ! v ,tru?1 & ! "r way to ,transmutation4 ,b he do? n 9 express words tea* ! way by :i* !y may be made & r5d]$ ,spiritual2 nor is x conv5i5t to *ew a ,morsel1 & ?ru/ x into ! m\?s ( ! ,ignorant4 ,n[ ,i say1 t z t\*+ ! spiritualiz+ ( ,metals1 ,p>acelsus do? n advise t ,metals be dissolv$ 9 corrosive ,spirits1 dige/$ de/ill$ ov] ! ,helm ) x1 by (t5 ,cohobations4 ,! ,spiritualization :i* he m5tions "h1 is n to be done ) ,corrosives1 = !y are r corrupt$ by !m ?an p]fect$1 nei!r 9 ,glasses1 b 9 ,crucibles1 & t 9 a few h\rs1 )\t ,corrosives1 :]eby !y are s depurat$1 & z x 7 p\d]$1 t !y are transp>5t 9 & out ( ! fire1 & dissolvable 9 any wat]4 ,?is is a true spiritualization ( metals1 & ga9ful if x ha? ! said ,prop]ties3 ',tis o!rwise call$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 ! fir/ matt] ( ,metals1 & at ?is "t kn[n b to few4 ,our ,laborators n[ adays "k n any metallick spirits1 b su*1 z by ! help ( p]egr9e & noxi\s ?+s1 !y drive ov] by an ,alembick or ,retort2 b ,exp]i5ce te/ifies1 t ^! are :olly useless & unpr(itable = ,melioration4 ,& al?\gh ! anci5t ,philosoph]s write1 ,make ! fixt volatile1 & ! volatile fixt1 yet !y mean n t ! metals %\ld be de/ill$4 ,:i* sublimation or de/illation !y did n m$dle )1 b all _! metallick lab\rs1 z ,solution1 ,putrefaction1 ,de/illation ,sublimation1 ,calc9ation1 ,inc]ation1 ,cohobation1 & ,fixation1 7 done 9 "o e>!n vessel1 )\t ,corrosives2 nor did !y we>y !mselves ) ^? ridicul\s lab\rs t are done by ! means ( ,glasses4 ,b ( ?is m 9 ano!r place4 ,n[ read dilig5tly ov] & ov] aga9 :at ,p>acelsus writes at ! end ( ! ,*apt]1 & x w appe>1 t he speaks ( fusion1 & n de/illation 9 ,glasses2 :]e he %ews1 t a metallick _s at its fir/ desc5d+ f ! />s into ! e>?1 ha? a mo/ vile =m1 l a /one1 or dirt1 :i* ! digg] ( x melts ) a /rong fire1 :]eby x gets a bett] =m1 & becomes a malleable metal4 ,& "h he is at a /&1 & _c proce$ any f>!r4 ,n[1 sai? ,p>acelsus1 ! ,al*ymi/ comes & takes ?is metal1 & by 8 ,art de/roies ! metallick body1 kill+ & prep>+ x2 & by 8 lab\r x assumes a m noble & fixt body1 call$ 7because ( its maturity7 ,gold or ,silv]4 ,! 1 al?\gh x be m pure & excell5t ?an 1 1 1 & yet hav+ n arriv$ to maturity1 x is 79 comp>ison ( ! 7 l a fl[]1 :i* is m excell5t ?an ! h]b1 b inf]i\r to ! se$1 :i* is ! mo/ p]fect "p ( ! same4 ,&1 z 9 ,vegetables ! fl[]s are indu$ ) a m elegant col\r ?an ei!r ! se$ or fruit3 ,s also is ! m ab\nd+ ) ,t9cture ?an ! 2 :i* ,i h v (t5 tri$1 & c\ld demon/rate by _m ,examples2 contr>iwise1 al?o' ! fl[] be1 z to ! =m1 col\r & od\r1 above ! se$1 yet 9 goodness & durability x is mu* inf]i\r2 = ! fl[] at an approa*+ cold falls away21 b ! se$ endures1 & if x be help$1 x produce? a new h]b1 fl[]s1 & se$1 by :i* its species are cons]v$ & propagat$4 ,& z 9 ,vegetables ! h]b is ! greate/ "p1 ! fl[]s less1 & ! se$s lea/1 s 9 ,m9]als is ! l ord] mo/ fitly obs]v$3 = %\ld ,nature produce only ,fl[]s & ,se$s ) ! ,h]b1 :5ce w\ld !re be ,grass = ,bea/s1 :]eby !y might fill _! ,bellies1 & s yield dung = ! ,c\ntry-man to dung 8 gr\nd )al1 t x might produce a new ,crop ( ,h]bs4 ,)\t d\bt !re's m ,t9cture hidd5 9 ?an 9 1 ! inmo/ "p ( :i* is a me] r$ness2 b ! c5tre ( is a mo/ fixt & spl5did ,sky-col\r1 :i* is to be well obs]v$4 ,z = ! o!r ,prop]ties ( 1 :i* are mo/ frequ5tly kn[n1 'tis ne$less to m5tion !m2 z to purity & fixation1 'tis ne>e/ to 1 & !re=e 9 metallick ?+s 'tis to be lik5$ to a ,fl[]3 ',tis pla9ly void ( combu/ible & prey+ ,sulphur2 b be+ n z yet arriv$ & concoct$ to p]fection1 x is a mo/ suitable ,vehicle to extract out ( volatile & unripe ,m>casites1 & o!r aurif]\s ,m9]als1 & to make x corporeal4 ,conc]n+ :i* ,i h =m]ly writt51 & w write m h]eaft]4 ,! ,sev5? ,rule4 ,( ! ,sun1 its ,nature & ,prop]ty4 ,corporeal is ! sev5? ,metal ( ! six spiritual ones2 9 x self x is a me] ,fire2 b ! ,reason ( its be+ outw>dly ( an elegant1 yell[1 visible1 s5sible1 pond]\s1 cold & malleable body1 is1 because x ha? 9 x ! coagulation ( ! o!r six metals1 :]eby 'tis compell'd into a visible body4 ,& z to its be+ melt$ ) ,elem5tal fire1 'tis f h5ce1 because x ha? a fluidity ( ,m]cury1 1 & 1 spiritually hidd5 9 x self2 ! :i* is also outw>dly evid5t1 because x is mo/ easily mixt ) ! 1 & deta9$ by him4 ,& :]eas aft] melt+1 x gr[s h>d by ! ,cold1 viz4 is coagulat$1 & gr[s /iff1 t comes f ! o!r five metals1 1 1 1 1 & 2 9 ^! five metals ! ,cold dwells & be>s sway1 & !re=e _c be fluid out ( ! fire1 because ( ,cold4 ,nor c ) 8 heat1 nature1 & fluidity help him aga9/ ! five cold metals1 = its heat suffice? n to keep ! 9 p]petual flux1 s t x is en=c$ to obey ! o!r metals r ?an "o only1 1 :o 7z to coagulation ( metals7 ha? no?+ to d1 its ,prop]ty be+ to make liquid1 & n h>d3 ,x is ! "w ( heat & life to make liquid1 b cold is ! cause ( h>dness1 /iffness1 & unmovable1 be+ !re=e lik5$ to ,dea?4 ,= ,example4 ,if y w\ld r$uce ! six cold metals to fluidity1 :e!r x be 1 1 1 1 1 1 x is to be done by ! heat ( ! fire1 = metals are n melt$ ) cold ,sn[ or ,ice1 b are h>d5$ !reby4 ,n[1 z soon z !y are melt$ by ! fire1 & t ! heat cease?1 ! cold ru%e? 91 :]eby ! metal /&s /ill1 gr[s /iff1 dies1 & rema9s immovable4 ,& because t is alwaies fluid & liv+1 tell me1 ,i pray1 :e!r or no su* a ?+ proce$s f heat or cold8 ,"s or o!r may say1 x is because ( its cold & moi/ nature1 & t x is liv+ because ( ,cold2 b :oev] sai? ?us1 & believes ?us1 is ignorant ( ,nature1 & deceiv$ & s$uc$ ) ! vulg>1 ^: belief ( any ?+ is out ( ! "r way1 amiss1 are !re=e to be avoid$ & %un'd by him t w\ld truly "k2 = is n liv+1 by reason ( cold1 b because ( its heat & fi]y nature1 z all ?+s else live because ( heat1 = heat is ! cause ( life1 & cold ! cause ( dea?4 ,b t is 9 x self a me] ,fire1 n alive inde$1 b h>d1 %ew+ its fi]y heat only outw>dly1 z yell[ mixt ) r$1 & ! o!r five metals1 are cold1 viz4 1 1 1 1 & 1 giv+ _! virtues to ! 1 viz4 accord+ to _! frigidity a body1 by _! fire col\rs1 by _! siccity h>dness1 by _! moi/ure weight or heav9ess1 by _! respl5dancy s\nd2 & t x is n combu/ible1 & to be de/roy$ by ! ,elem5t ( ,t]re/rial ,fire1 t is by reason ( its fix$ness4 ,fire do? n burn ,fire1 nor de/roy x1 b ,fire jo9$ to ,fire becomes ! great] & m p[]ful 9 /r5g?4 ,! ,cle/ial fire desc5d+ f ! ^u ,t]re/rials1 is n su* a fire z is 9 ,heav51 nor su* z our fire is on ,e>?2 b ) u ! ,cle/ial fire is cold1 a rigid & congeal$ fire2 & ?is is ! body ( ,gold1 & !re=e we _c tame or ma/] ) our fire1 we c only divide x & melt x1 z ! sun dissolves & melts sn[1 congeal$ ice & wat]4 ,:]e=e x is n p]mitt$ = "o fire to de/roy ano!r1 because x self is fire1 & 9 ,heav5 x is resolv$1 b ) u x is coagulat$4 ,gold is 9 a ?reefold /ate ) its ,ess5ce4 #a4 ,! ,cle/ial ,resolv$4 #b4 ,! ,elem5tal is ,liquid4 #c4 ,! ,metallick ,corporeal4 ,! ,end ( ! ,sev5 ,rules4 ,glaub4 ,we are n[ come to 1 a k+ly & mo/ excell5t ,metal1 ! :i* ,p>acelsus comp>es to a me] absolute ,fire1 & s 'tis f\nd to be1 if x be sep>at$ into p>ts2 'tis likewise endu$ ) a se$-l nature1 m hot ?an ! ,h]b x self or ! ,fl[]4 ,b to :at end %\ld we write ( bett]+ x1 :5 z x ne$s x n1 be+ already con/itut$ 9 ! highe/ degree ( p]fection1 & ,nature n be+ able to promote x to an high] degree3 ,n[ !n if x be to be made bett]1 'tis behoveful to make x ,m$ic9e1 = nev] 0 a m excell5t metal ?an x se54 ,an ,h]b plant$ 9 a fruitful soil1 & br\ght to its p]fection by ! heat ( ! ,sun1 ! se$ be+ ripe1 x rema9s n 9 ! same =m1 b )]s1 & ! se$ falls away2 b if x be seasonably ga!r$1 x la/s a long :ile1 & may1 at y\r pleasure1 be put into ! ,e>?1 = ! production ( new ,h]bs ( its k9d2 or else x may be us$ = ! heal? ( ,mank9d1 hav+ no o!r notable ,use besides4 ,9 l mann]1 ,gold hav+ arriv$ to its p]fection1 if x be to be f>!r advanc$1 x mu/ be made ,m$ic9e1 or be put ^u ! ,metallick ,e>?1 z ,se$ is on ! ,common ,e>?2 :]e putrefy+ or augm5t+1 or gr[+1 x may exhibit & produce a metall9e ,(f-spr+4 ,e body kn[s t a good ,m$ic9e may be !nce made1 & t v>i\s waies1 b few "k ! mann] h[2 b t 'tis able 7l ! ,vegetable se$7 to make ,encrease out ( ! imp]fect metals 7be+ its own ,e>?7 ,p>acelsus tea*e? 9 ?is place1 & _m ,philosoph]s witness ! same1 :i* is n only true 9 a p>ticul> melioration1 :]e by attract+ its l out ( ! imp]fect metals1 x is encreas$2 b 'tis also to be believ$ z true1 t f x may be sep>at$1 by ! indu/ry ( a skilful metallick ,philosoph]1 its inmo/ ,vegetative p[] & pure/ portion 7all its husks1 or outside1 :]e) 'tis cloa!d1 be+ laid aside7 & may !reby be exalt$ to a m ?an p]fect e/ate1 al?\gh 'tis incr$ible to _m1 yet 'tis n 9 ! lea/ to be d\bt$ (1 except we w\ld make all ! ,philosoph]s to be ,ly]s4 ,z = my self1 al?\gh ,i nev] set my h& to s h>d a ,task1 yet ,i believe & affirm x to be 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 z hav+ evid5tly obs]v$ by my o!r metallick ,lab\rs1 t ?is ,m$ic9e is 9 ! possibility ( ,art2 ! :i* ,i w also 9 due "t set ^u1 if ,god give ,life & ,leisure4 ,:at ! o!r prop]ties ( are1 & by :at means good ,m$ic9es may be prep>$ !refrom1 ,i h spok5 !re( 9 _m places ( my writ+s1 & 9 its prop] place m also %all be spok54 ,& "h we re/ & conclude ?is little ,book ( ! ,rules ( ! ,sev5 ,metals4 ,,god & ,nature make no?+ 9 va94 ,! ,et]nal ,city ( all ?+s 7!re's an ,et]nal place 9 all ?+s7 )\t "t1 )\t beg9n+1 & )\t end1 is e :]e ess5tially4 ,x op]ates 9 t :]e9 is no hopes1 & t :i* is acc\nt$ impossible1 unexpect$1 incr$ible1 & pla9ly deplorable1 w be true ev5 to admiration4 ,glaub4 ,p>acelsus hav+ f9i%$ 8 ,sev5 ,rules ( ! ,prop]ties ( ,metals1 beg9s aft] a sort1 to repeat & illu/rate 8 s5tim5t or op9ion1 com=t+ ! ,op]ator1 le/ happily he %\ld be disc\rag$1 if 8 affairs d n pres5tly meet ) good success2 b let him +5i\sly proce$1 because ,nature makes no?+ 9 va92 t :i* is lea/ ( all believ$1 comes mo/ ( all to pass2 8 words are cle> en\gh ( !mselves4 ,item4 ,note n[ "s ?+s on ,arg5t ,vive4 ,:atsoev] :it5s is ( ! ,nature ( ,life1 & ( ! ,prop]ty & ,virtue ( ,light1 :i* cause? & makes ,life4 ,! ,fire ) its heat gives bir? to ?is motion4 ,& :atsoev] black5s1 is ( ! ,nature ( ,dea?1 ( ! ,prop]ty & ,virtue ( ,d>kness1 7hav+ ! efficacy & =ce !re(7 :i* cause? ,dea?2 to ! :i* h>d5+ or induration ! ,e>? ) its ,cold is ! coagulation & fixation4 ,! ,h\se is alwaies dead1 b ! ,inhabitant is a liv+ ,fire3 ,if ?\ ha/ f\nd out ! true ,use ( ,examples1 ?\ ha/ ov]come4 ,glaub4 ,p>acelsus speak+ "h ( ,m]cury1 m5tions ,fire1 :i* by its heat is ! cause ( ,light & ,life1 b t :i* black5s1 is ! cause ( ,dea?2 :]e mak+ z x 7 a pause or /&1 he adds ^! pregnant words4 ,sacrifice ! fat ,v]ve9 7or ,sulphur74 eight lots ( ,salt ,nitre1 f\r lots ( ,sulphur1 two lots ( ,t>t>1 mix !m1 & let !m fl[4 ,glaub4 ,"h beg9 ! ,compla9ts ( ! ,al*ymi/s1 because ,p>acelsus writ+ ( s good a matt]1 do? s sudd5ly break (f1 add+ su* a ,receipt1 z 9 _! judgm5t ha? no aff9ity ) ,m]cury1 b is to him z a ?orn 9 a man's eye4 ,?is p[d] inde$ is a good fusile p[d]1 = ! r$uction ( su* metals z are o!rwise h>d to melt2 b 9 ?is place 'tis me]ly va9 & ne$less1 because by 8 innate fi]y p[] & heat1 do? alwaies fl[2 :]e=e we want n ?is ,flux = him4 ,_h he writt5 9 ?is place1 h[ he 7viz4 7 is to be coagulat$ & fix$1 we w\ld mo/ will+ly h he>d him1 & z will+ly h be5 cont5t t he _h kept 8 flux+ p[d] to himself4 ,su* z ^! ought to blame !mselves & n ,p>acelsus1 t wi%'d well unto !m4 ,! words :i* w5t j be=e1 may excuse him2 = he said1 t ,,god & ,nature made no?+ 9 va92 :]eby he intimates1 t ?is p[d] is n s /rangely to be look'd on1 z if x did n p]ta9 to 1 :o is m ?an en\gh fusile already1 & wants x n4 ,nor 0 ?is m5tion$ to vex ! ,al*ymi/2 no1 ,p>acelsus knew ?is nimble fusile p[d]1 & its op]ations ^u ! metals1 bett] ?an he t compla9s !re(1 7'tis ( incr$ible b5efit 9 ! metals1 did any "o "k h[ to use x7 & he plac$ x "h1 t we might p]fectly le>n its highe/ =ce & efficacy ^u ! metals2 ! :i* ?+ 8 =ego+ words d also admoni% u (3 ,x op]ates beyond hope1 t :i* is judg$ impossible is unexpect$1 incr$ible1 & desp]ate1 w prove true to admiration4 ,:]e=e1 ?9k y1 w\ld he h add$ ?is fire _h x n be5 ne$ful 9 ?is place8 d\btless he knew h[ to burn ! w+s ( 1 & !reby to /ay 8 flight4 ,& al?\gh ,i "k n h[ to fix h]e)1 yet h ,i exp]i5c$ wond]\s ?+s z well 9 ! metals z 1 = if ! metals1 especially 1 be ,philosophically jo9$ h]e)1 sublim$ & de/ill$1 !y af=d wond]ful ,m5/ruums4 ,x's also "h said1 ,sacrifice ! fat ,v]ve9 7or ,sulphur74 ',tis full well kn[n1 t ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur 9 metals t are imp]fect1 is ! cause ( _! bas5ess1 & ?is fire is able to burn x up1 b 'tis impossible t all %\ld "k x2 !re's ne$ ( use & dilig5ce1 if y desire ,ic>us1 fly+ ) 8 ,fa!r ,ddalus1 & approa*+ too nigh ! ,sun 7:]eby 8 w+s be+ burnt1 he tumbl$ d[n into ! ,sea7 %\ld be dr[n$ 9 ! wat]s4 ,! :i* let suffice1 = !re's en\gh spok5 unto a wise man2 let u !re=e proce$4 ,:at is to be det]m9$ conc]n+ ! ,coagulation ( 4 ',tis n at all exp$i5t to kill 1 to coagulate him1 & !n r$uce him into 1 & to we>y him ) _m sublimations & o!r ?+s1 = ?is is b ! de/ruction ( ! ,sun & ,moon t is 9 him4 ,!re's ano!r m comp5di\s way1 :]eby is made 1 ( small co/ & *>ge1 )\t any lab\r ( coagulation3 ,e man reads 9 ! ,writ+s ( ! ,al*ymi/s1 su* ,arts z are mean & vile1 & easily prep>able1 :]eby 9 a %ort "t he might make abundance ( & 1 & are tir$ & vex$ ) ! ,writ+s ( su* z d n tea* !m cle>ly & pla9ly1 & w\ld will+ly he> ?is1 viz4 ,d s & s1 & ?\ %alt h good & to inri* !e4 ,b good ,sir /ay a :ile1 & wait till ! ,secret be pla9ly op5$ to !e 9 positive words )\t any lab\r2 s z to enable !e 79 z 'tw]e a mom5t ( "t7 to take 1 1 & 1 & make ,sol & ,luna !re(4 ,! ,art w nev] be s easily kn[n1 h[ %ort & facile soev] x be 9 x self4 ,glaub4 ,p>acelsus goes on1 & sai?1 ,t 'tis n ne$ful to coagulate 1 t & may be !nce made1 & t x is to be done ) a mo/ easie lab\r1 & !re=e few words are be/4 ,& "h ,p>acelsus is to be comp>$ to t ,ri* man1 :o hav+ he>d t _m p]i%$ ) fam9e1 'tis said t he %\ld answ]1 ,t be=e he w\ld be torm5t$ ) hung]1 he w\ld r fe$ on ru/y ,bacon & ,pease1 believ+ t all ab\nd$ ) ?is f>e2 ! :i* !y despis+ by reason ( _! da9t9ess1 des]v$ly p]i%$4 ,9 l mann] ! good ,p>acelsus believ$1 t all ,*ymi/s 7 8 equals1 z to ! k ( ,metals1 n dream+ ( ! _m poor ,colli]s t torm5t by _! solutions1 precipitations1 sublimations1 resuscitations1 fixations1 & o!r lab\rs2 :5 z !y are ignorant ( :at x is1 :at ab\nds or is want+ !re91 & s = want ( k1 toil & lab\r to no purpose3 is a subject ( wond]1 & is frequ5tly wont to deceive ! ,al*ymi/s1 :om 7viz4 7 if y w\ld on ! o!r side deceive1 :5 y pursue him1 give him a little brea?+ 7because by =ce he's n to be compell'd7 t he may a little w&] ab\t1 b tru/ him n too mu*1 le/ fly+ away1 he leaves beh9d him an empty ,ne/4 ,= :i* ,"w ! fir/ ,furnace1 ) its _m ,glasses1 v well fitt$ & unit$1 w s]ve excell5tly well4 ,b 9 few words1 ',tis a subject ( an inexhau/ible wond]1 ! :i* ,i alwaies f\nd ! mo/ /ubborn ( all ! metals1 t ,i h be/[$ griev\s pa9s ab\t2 b yet d believe1 t he t kn[s rightly to deal ) him1 w reap a b5efit f him n to be contemn$4 ,b :o is !re t discov]s ! ,way8 ,wond]s mu/ alwaies rema9 unkn[n unto u1 & albeit we "k n all ?+s1 yet let u ackn[l$ge ! great ,m]cy ( ,,god1 & give ,?anks to ,him = t :i* we d "k4 ,! ,receipts ( ,al*ymy4 ,:at %all we say ( ! _m ,receipts & ! v>i\s ,vessels1 su* z are ! ,furnaces1 ,glasses1 ,te/s1 ,wat]s1 ,oils1 ,salts1 ,sulphurs1 ,antimonia1 ,magnesia1 ,salt ,nitre1 ,alume1 ,vitriol1 ,t>t>1 ,borax1 ,atram5tum or ,copp]as1 ,orpim5t1 ,spume ( ,glass1 ,ars5ick1 ,calam9>is1 ,bole-,armoniack1 ,v]milion1 ,calx1 ,pit*1 ,wax1 ,lute ( ,wisdom1 ,p[d]'d ,glass1 ,v]digrease1 ,salt ,armoniack1 ,soot1 ,ros9 ( ! ,pit*-tree1 ,*alk1 ,mans-fat1 ,hairs1 ,egg-%ells1 ,lac ,virg9is1 ,c]use1 ,m9ium1 ,c9nab>1 ,v9eg>1 ,aqua-=tis1 ,crocus ,m>tis1 ,elixir1 ,lazure1 7ultro-,m>9e7 ,soap1 ,tutia1 ,hav]gold1 ,cry/als4 ,:at likewise %all we say to _! prep>ations1 putrefactions1 dige/ions1 probations1 sublimations1 calc9ations1 solutions1 cem5tations1 fixations1 rev]b]ations1 coagulations1 graduations1 rectifications1 amalgamations1 & purgations4 ,mo/ ,books are fully /ufft ) ^! ,al*ymical ?+s1 z also :at ?+s are to be done by ! b5efit ( ,h]bs1 ,roots1 ,se$s1 ,woods1 ,/ones1 ,animals1 ,worms1 ,bone-,a%es1 ,cockle-%ells1 ,muscles1 c4 ,all ^! ?+s are ! ,labyr9?s ( ,al*ymy1 & are great & b va9 ,lab\rs4 ,moreov]1 al?\gh & might be made by ! means ( ^! ?+s1 yet by reason ( ! multitudes ( !m1 ! ,"w is r h9dr$ ?an advanc$2 & !re=e x _c be truly le>n$ f ! a=esaid ?+s1 h[ to make & 4 ,b all su* ?+s are to be omitt$1 z op]ate n ) ! five imp]fect ,metals1 = ! production ( & 4 ,:at !re=e is ! true ,way1 & ! %ort ,pa? void ( all difficulties1 t leads to ! spe$y mak+ ( good ,sol & ,luna8 ,h[ long w x be ere ?\ reveale/ x8 ,i believe t ?\ und]/&e/ no?+ ( ?is matt]1 may somebody say1 b do/ only mock u ) ^! ,riddles4 ,= answ]3 ,x ha? be5 already spok5 (1 & is evid5tly en\gh discov]$ 9 ! ,sev5 ,rules2 ,he t und]/&s n1 let him blame himself4 ,besides1 let no body be s mad1 z to p]swade himself1 t ! ,art is mo/ easie to be und]/ood1 & to be p]fectly kn[n by ! vulg>2 t is nei!r s1 nor mu/ x s be2 b x w be bett] und]/ood 9 an occult & hidd5 ,s5ce4 ,?is is ! ,art1 viz4 ,if y make ! ,heav5 or ,sph]e ( to fl[ ) life 9 ! ,e>?1 put 9 all ! ,planets1 or :i* y please ( !m1 b let !re be ( ,luna lea/ ( all2 let x fl[ s long1 until ! ,heav5 ( do? :olly disappe>1 & ! ,planets rema9 alone dead ) _! own corruptible ,bodies1 & h assum$ a new1 p]fect1 uncorruptible body1 t body is ! ,_s ( ,heav51 by :i* ! ,planets become aga9 corporeal & alive2 z a=e1 ,take out t new ,body f ! ,life1 & out ( ! ,e>?1 & keep x1 = x is ,sol & ,luna4 ,& ?us ha/ ?\ ! ,art pla9ly uncov]$ & intire2 if ?\ do/ n yet und]/& & appreh5d x1 'tis well1 = s x mu/ be2 nor mu/ x be publickly divulg$4 ,glaub4 ,9 ?is ,*apt] ,p>acelsus tea*e?1 ,t !re's no ne$ ( s _m ridicul\s species1 = ! transmutation ( ,metals1 b t !re's virtue en\gh 9 ! metals to op]ate ^u1 & to bett] "o ano!r1 if !y are rightly conjo9$ among/ !mselves2 yet 9 "s ,lab\rs we _c be )\t ,salts & ,m9]als1 because !y are useful to mollifie h>d ,metals1 & to dispose !m to assume a melioration4 ,b 'tis to be obs]v$1 t ,corrosives are to be omitt$1 & su* ,salts only to be us$ z are fri5dly to ,metals4 ,likewise o!r ,m9]als & ,fossiles may be fruitfully us$ 9 fusion1 7,seig]ungh7 sep>ation1 & o!r metall9e ,op]ations1 z additam5ts 7als ,susans74 ,! :i* ?+ ,p>acelsus d5ies n1 b only rejects1 & t des]v$ly1 ^? ridicul\s ,compositions ( ! unskilful ,al*ymi/s1 :i* !y mak+ 9 _! use ,sol4 ,he dehorts ! /udi\s ,arti/1 & endeav\rs to br+ him into ! "r way4 ,fur!rmore1 he tea*e? b 9 an occult s5ce1 h[ good ,sol & ,luna1 su* z w endure all trials1 is to be extract$ out ( imp]fect ,metals2 b 'tis s obscurely done1 t no body c !reby und]/& ! ?+2 & su* only z a=eh& "k some:at1 & h _h ! l ,lab\rs "u _! h&s1 are able to und]/& 8 mean+4 ,d\btless ?is ,process ha? f\nd _m an "o "w en\gh1 :o h at la/ atta9$ to no?+2 b yet "s h by *ance light$ !reon1 & s p]ceiv$ ! ,tru? ( 8 ,words1 mo/ ( :i* ,inv5tions d casually happ52 & :il/ t "o ?+ is s\ght aft]1 & by accid5t lo/1 some?+ is (t5times f\nd m excell5t ?an t :i* 0 int5d$4 ,9 l mann]1 mo/ ?+s uns\ght aft] h happ5$ to me2 & also my ,lab\rs h manife/$ to me ! greate/ "p ( ,p>acelsus's ,arts1 & n 8 ,writ+s4 ,& :o w c]ta9ly & pla9ly tea* :at lies "u t ,cov]+8 ,_m ,ar*]s !re are1 b few hit ! m>k4 ,nei!r seems x s necess>y to take no?+ else b ! a=esaid ,metals2 ! :i* ?+ ,p>acelsus also 9 8 =em5tion$ ,process do? h9t at1 say+1 ,:5 ?\ make/ ! ,heav51 or ,sph]e ( 1 to fl[ ) ,life 9 ! ,e>?1 s[ 9 all ! ,planets1 or su* z y please ( !m2 b let n ! ,moons "p be bigge/1 b let x be ! lea/ ( all4 ,by :i* words 'tis easily conjectur$1 t ! greate/ "p mu/ be ( ,saturn1 :]eby ! o!r metals are to be wa%$ & purifi$1 & ! lea/ "p ( ! ,moon4 ,b "s body may ask1 ,:at reason is !re = ! ,moon be+ "h1 %e be+ already pure1 = ! wa%+ ( :om !re's no ne$8 ,:y ?is ha? be5 already else:]e answ]$ ?us1 viz4 ,t %e may attract1 def5d1 & make corporeal1 ! wa%$1 purifi$1 & t5d] ,sun1 :i* w\ld o!rwise rema9 9 ! ,scoria3 ,not)/&+ ?is sep>ation may be made )\t ! ,luna1 b !n 'tis n s ga9ful4 ,nei!r also is x necess>y to conjo9 ! ,metals1 & s make b "o "w 9 wa%+ !m ) ,saturn2 ea* ( !m may be tak5 ap>t1 & s cleans$1 unless a man knew h[ to contrive ! composition1 !n inde$ ! ,"w w\ld be facilitat$1 & m ,sol gott52 ! :i* is to be well obs]v$1 if ei!r none1 or v little ,luna be tak54 ,b if y take n 1 !n is to be add$1 z be+ ( ne>e/ aff9ity to & 1 9 its malleability1 & s t w attract ! volatile & immature out ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 & def5d x 9 ! fire1 b mu* weak] ?an 4 ,t9 & ,iron be+ mo/ impure & %>p metals1 may be wa%$ ) ,lead1 b ) mu* difficulty1 & may be depriv$ ( _! spiritual & occult 1 b ) f> great] *>ges & co/1 ?an if y took 9 1 or at lea/ wise 4 ,n[ kn[+ ?is1 ,:y d we n give to e "o its prop] additam5t1 = ! exp$ition & enri*+ ( ! ,op]ation8 ',tis wor? ! :ile to be able to make a good mixtion ( ,metals1 & ) pr(it to wa% !m ) 1 9 :i* mixture none believes h[ mu* !re's plac$1 nor my self nei!r1 _h ,i n ) ,loss le>n$ ! same4 ,=1 :5 9 =m] ye>s ,i s\ght aft] some:at 9 ?is k9d ( op]ation1 z wa%+ & sep>ation1 & _h sometimes f\nd out a good ,proba2 ,i h gone to repeat ! same lab\r aga91 & h egregi\sly err$4 ,& al?\gh ,i h = _m ye>s wr\ght h>d 9 ?is k9d ( lab\r1 & sp5t mu* 7:i* ,i rep5t n (7 yet ,i d>e n boa/ ( cat*+ ! be/ prey1 b am cont5t ) a piece ( ,bread1 b yet ,i d n dispair1 ,good ?+s come sl[ly on1 & ! ?orny prickly ,budds spr+ =? be=e ! ,roses come4 ,n[1 if ?\ le>ne/ ! weights ! ,"w w be safe1 & ?\ ne$e/ n to d\bt ( do+ ! same 9 a great quantity4 ,p>acelsus goes on1 & bids y to let ! ,planets :i* y h put 91 to fl[ s long ) ! ,heav5 ( 1 until ! ,heav5 ( vani%1 ! ,planets w rema91 hav+ receiv$ a new body1 :i* is to be tak5 out ( ! ,life & ! ,e>?1 :i* w be & 4 ,& ^! words are v>i\sly int]pret$ by sundry m51 especially :at ! ,heav5 ( is1 & are p]swad$1 t if t 7 kn[n1 ! residue ( ! ,process !y c\ld /ate well en\gh4 ,_m und]/& h]eby ! common sep>ation made by a peculi> 1 tak+ ! ,regulus ,/ellate ( 1 :i* is /ampt ) a ,cle/ial ,/>1 ! :i* !y bl[ on & melt ) ! ,life1 7:i* !y int]pret to be ! fire7 9 ! ,e>? 7a ,cupel or ,te/ treibs*]b57 ! bodies be+ left ^u ! ,te/1 l mortifi$ ,metals1 ! :i* r$uc+ by a fus+ addition1 & melt+ ) ,lead1 7angesott57 & promis+ !mselves ,gold & ,silv]1 !y f9d !mselves to be 9 an err\r1 & accuse ,p>acelsus ( ,sophi/ry & ,deceit1 because !y c't make good quantities ( & 1 by means ( 8 ,writ+s4 ,& n[1 :at ?is ,sph]e ( ,saturn is1 may be v>i\sly expla9$3 ,x may n unfitly be tak5 = common 1 because be+ fus$1 x %9es1 & is turn$ r\nd3 or x may be tak5 = its ,glass1 :i* be+ melt$ 9 ! fire1 %9es l ! ,sun3 or x may be ! ,/ell> ,regulus ( 1 because its ,/ria repres5ts ,/>s :5 'tis brok54 ,b :at b5efit is x to "k ! ,heav5 ( & to be ignorant ( ! true requisite ,life1 & ! r$uction ( ! dead & r$ucible bodies4 ,common ,fire is n ! ,life t ,p>acelsus m5tions1 b x may be /irr$ up !reby2 & s he sai?2 ,! fire ) its heat1 is ! ,nativity to ?is motion3 ,if by ! ,elem5tal ,fire he %\ld mean ! ,life1 & by ! sep>ation ( 1 or bl[+ ( ! ,regulus ( 1 7! fl[+ :i* ,p>acelsus m5tions7 !n x mu/ necess>ily foll[1 t ! de/roy$ bodies :i* rema91 %\ld be made m p]fect1 & ! ,_s ( ,heav5 %\ld yet rema9 ) !m2 = ?us he writes1 viz4 ,! ,planets by x d become corporeal & liv+1 z !y 7 be=e2 b 9 ^! k9d ( sep>ation1 scorification1 or bl[+ (f1 x is n f\nd s to be2 b 9 ^! ,op]ations _! ,bodies rema9 l ,scoria1 9 :i* is nei!r _s or life1 mu* less & to be f\nd1 ?\gh nev] s dilig5tly s\ght aft]4 ,p>acelsus sai? expressly1 viz4 ,t ,body 7viz41 ( ! sla9 or kill'd bodies7 is ! ,_s ( ,heav51 by :i* ! ,planets d aga9 become corporeal & alive z be=e2 f :5ce 'tis to be und]/ood1 t ^? bodies are spiritual1 n only corporeal & resuscitat$1 b su* z may give life ev5 to sla9 or de/roy$ bodies1 ! :i* c't be said ( !m1 = a _s mu/ be p5etrative & vivify+1 & !y are n su*4 ,= if 7accord+ to ,p>acelsus's m9d7 ! dead bodies ought to be r$uc$ to ,corporality & ,life1 'tis necess>y t !y h "s hidd5 p[]2 7:i* e "o kn[s n7 :]eby !y may demon/rate mo/ spe$ily _! embody+ & vivification 9 a spiritual mann]1 )\t ! addition ( any p]egr9e ,flux1 or else !y are des]v$ly to be reject$4 ,b if any "o %\ld n[ imag9e1 t metals be+ by ! r$ fire depriv$ ( life1 made spiritual & aga9 corporeal & liv+1 %\ld =?) be all & 2 he promise? m to himself ?an is "r1 & is deceiv$ 7= ,p>acelsus sai?1 t ,t new body is to be tak5 out ( ! ,life & ,e>? & kept1 = 'tis & 7 = 'tis impossible ev5 = ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 to conv]t ! :ole bodies ( ,metals into & 1 = out ( no?+1 no?+ c be made1 z ! ,philosoph]s say2 & ,exp]i5ce te/ifies1 none b ,god only made any ?+ out ( no?+2 b t ?+ :i* is1 may by ,art be r$uc$ into no?+1 & t aga9 r$uc$ into some?+4 ,see+ !re=e t ! greate/ "p ( metal is an unpr(itable1 combu/ible noxi\s ,sulphur1 :i* nev] 0 a metal1 b adh]+ only outw>dly unto !m1 & be+ combu/1 r$uce? _! humidium ,radicale into ,scoria2 :i* ,humidum ,radicale only 7aft] its de/ruction7 & n ! :ole mass ( ,metal or sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 is r$uc$ by ! _s ( ! ,saturn9e ,heav51 out ( no?+ unto some?+1 viz4 a ,body & ,life2 ! ,sulphur :i* be=e ! corruption 0 no?+1 rema9s /ill a ,no?+2 & if ?\ ?r\ghly obs]ve ! ?+1 ! ,case /&s cle>ly ?us2 viz4 ,if 9 ?is op]ation !re mu/ be a sep>ation ( ! imp]fect metals1 & a ga!r+ toge!r ( ! m pure1 & a disp]s+ ( ! m impure p>ts2 ^! sep>at$ p>ts mu/ !re=e necess>ily be mu* unlike "o ano!r2 & by h[ mu* & is m pure1 if comp>$ ) imp]fect metals1 f :i* 'tis sep>at$3 ,& ^! sep>at$ p>ts are n ( ! same ,goodness & ,nature2 z if t5 duckets 7 divid$ into two p>ts1 ea* "p w\ld h #e ( ! same goodness & weight4 ,n[1 if f "o ( ^! halfs y take two or ?ree p>ts1 & put !m to ! o!r half1 x only makes ! "o bigg]1 & ! o!r less3 ,& if !re be n9e p>ts on ! "o side1 & b "o left on ! o!r side1 yet _c ! major "p boa/ ( its excell+ ! o!r 9 quality1 b only 9 quantity3 ,z to ,goodness1 !y are bo? equal4 ,b n[1 if y take a ,m9]al or ,metal commixt ) /ones1 & by measure divide x into two equal p>ts1 & !n p\nd !m1 & by p\r+ wat] !reon1 sep>ate ! light] p>ts aft] ! accu/om$ mann]1 & ! heavy ,metal w settle to ! bottom3 ,n[ ! dross & metal w fill ! =m] measure1 b w v mu* diff] 9 _! goodness4 ,or if any "o take two measures ( ,w9e1 & by ! heat ( ,fire1 sep>ate ! m excell5t ,_s by de/ill+ 9 a ,glass ,alembick1 & leave ! o!r measure 9 ! ,cucurbit3 ,^! two p>ts1 ?\gh equal 9 quantity1 yet !y d mu* diff] 9 goodness2 ! "o "p w be m noble ?an ,w9e1 & ! o!r wors]2 & z ! o!r resid5ce is no m ,w9e1 be+ depriv$ ( ,_s1 ,life1 ,s\l1 & ,/r5g?1 & is !reby unable to def5d x self f dea?1 b t5ds to putrefaction2 s on ! o!r h&1 ! ,_s is n subject to putrefaction1 b pres]ves o!r ?+s !refrom4 ,! l is to be und]/ood ( ?is metall9e sep>ation1 = ! rema9d]1 f :i* is sep>at$1 c no m be made ,t91 ,copp]1 or ,iron1 b is a gross e>?y ,sulphur1 by ! reason ( ! tak5 !nce2 :]eas be=e x 0 1 1 1 or 4 ,& by h[ mu* ! ,_s ( ,w9e is m excell5t ?an common ,w9e1 & ?an an imp]fect ,metal1 by s mu* also w ! ,_s ( ,w9e & excel1 if !y are aga9 sep>at$1 & new fces segregat$ !refrom4 ,b ?is is n s necess>y 9 ?is place2 'tis suffici5t to h decl>$ ! way & reason ( ?is metall9e sep>ation1 ab\t :i* we h ev5 n[ treat$1 viz4 ,t ! :ole metal1 nor ! or "p !re(1 w become ,sol1 & ! re/ rema9 a metal2 b ! sep>ation ( ! pure is v small 9 quantity1 9 comp>ison ( ! mu* impurity :5ce 'tis sep>at$4 ,nor let any "o ?9k he ha? n atta9$ ! ,art1 & s w n re/ "h1 if all ?+s become n 2 'tis suffici5t if !re be "s gott51 & t all ! ,lab\r is n be/[$ 9 va94 ,by :at means ,cry/als are to be ,conjur$1 & all ?+s to be se5 9 !m4 ,to ,conjure is no o!r ?+1 ?an well to obs]ve a ?+1 to "k & und]/& :at x is3 ,cry/al is a ,figure ( ! ,air1 9 :i* is to be se5 :atsoev] is moveable 9 ! air or unmoveable4 ,! l appe>s 9 a ,look+-glass1 9 ,cry/al1 & 9 ! ,wat]s1 = ! ,air1 ,wat]1 & ,cry/als1 are all "o to ,sight2 l a ,glass :]e9 an ,object is to be se51 z x 71 rev]t$4 ,glaub4 ,i d n fully "k :at ,p>acelsus int5ds by ?is ,conjuration ( ,cry/als1 because x app]ta9s n to ! metall9e ,arts2 b yet x seems n to be "h add$ )\t good reason1 some:at he w\ld intimate h]eby4 ,we read ( ! ,anci5t ,pagan ,philosoph]s1 t !y conjur$ ,cry/als1 & beheld 9 !m _m wond]ful ?+s2 ! :i*1 :e!r x be true or no1 ,i leave z ,i f9d x1 because 9 my ,judgm5t1 su* an ,art seems n natural1 b belongs to ,diabolical ,magick1 :i* ,i h no?+ to d )4 ,p>acelsus also ha? else:]e writt5 ( wondr\s ,look+-glasses ( ! same1 & ha? taught h[ to compose !m ( ,metals1 melt$ toge!r 9 a c]ta9 ,"t & ,con/ellation2 ! :i* _m h attempt$ to d1 b n "o 7z f> z ,i "k7 ha? atta9$ ! ,my/]y4 ,x seems v probable1 t he int5ds by ?is ,conjuration ( ,cry/als1 t ! ,metals are to be made l to pellucid ,cry/als1 ,air1 or ,wat]1 :]e9 ! s\l ( ! ,metal may %9e1 if y w\ld spiritualize !m1 & make !m yield _! & 4 ,& 9 ?is ,s5ce x agrees ) ! a=esaid ,*apt]s4 ,x likewise seems1 t ! m5tion+ ( ?is ?+ is necess>y = ! sake ( ^?1 :o practis+ on a sep>ation ) 1 h exp]i5c$1 ! ,metals are to be fir/ r$uc$ into ,transp>5t ,cry/als1 be=e !y "p ) _! occult ,sol3 ,:i* ,i h else:]e spok5 m l>gely (1 ab\t ,amausa1 & !re=e w "h end4 ,( ! ,heat ( ,m]cury4 ,!y t believe t ,m]cury is ( a moi/ & cold nature1 mu/ lay d[n ! ,buckl]s1 = 'tis n s1 b x ab\nds ) a great heat & moi/ure1 :i* be+ naturally plant$ !re91 keeps x alwaies fluid3 ,=1 7 x ( a cold & moi/ ,nature1 x w\ld alwaies rema9 rigid & h>d1 l to congeal$ ,wat]1 & 7 to be melt$ l o!r metals1 by ! heat ( ! fire1 :i* x 7viz4 7 ha? no ne$ (1 because x ha? already a fluidity f heat1 :]eby x fl[s1 & is alwaies con/ra9$ to live1 & n to die1 gr[ /iff1 congeal1 or be fix$4 ,b ?is is s+ul>ly to be not$1 t ! ,spirits ( ! sev5 ,metals1 or ( z _m ( !m z are conjoyn$ 9 ! ,fire1 are wond]fully provok$ & /irr$ up1 & ,m]cury *iefly1 & !y emit1 & s5d out _! =ces among/ ea* o!r1 = a mutual ,victory & ,transmutation2 ! "o takes away ! ,virtue1 ,life1 & ,=m f ! o!r1 communicat+ a new ,nature & ,=m2 s ! ,spirits or ,vap\rs ( ,metals are /irr$ up by heat & mutual action & passion1 & are transmut$ f "o ,virtue to ano!r1 & at la/ to ,p]fection & ,purity4 ,b :at else is to be done ) 1 t s 8 heat & moi/ure be+ tak5 away1 he may cat* a great ,cold1 & be congeal$1 /& /ill1 & die2 d z y he> 9 ! foll[+ ,figm5t4 a mo/ pure ,silv] ,vessel1 9 :i* %ut up ,m]cury1 !n fill a ,pot ) molt5 ,lead1 9 ! mid/ ( :i* put 9 ! ,vessel ) ! ,m]cury2 let x fl[ a :ole day1 & ! hidd5 heat w be tak5 away f ,m]cury1 & ! ext]nal heat w communicate to x ! int]nal cold ( ! ,lead & 1 be+ bo? ( a cold nature1 by :i* ,m]cury w gr[ /iff1 rigid1 & become h>d4 ,note1 ,! ,cold :i* ,m]cury ha? ne$ ( = its h>d5+ & dea?1 is n outw>dly p]ceptible1 l ,sn[ or ,ice1 b is r hot4 ,nor is ! heat by :i* ,m]cury fl[s1 felt by ! h&s1 b 'tis r cold4 ,h5ce ,sophi/]s 7t is m5 speak+ )\t k7 pron\nce him cold & moi/1 & /udy h[ to coagulate him ) hot ?+s1 & !reby r liquifie ?an h>d5 him4 ,:i* ?+ ,exp]i5ce x self te/ifie?4 ,true ,al*ymy1 :i* by "o only ,art tea*e? to make & out ( ! ,five ,imp]fect ,metals1 use? no o!r ,receipts1 ?an only f ,metals1 out ( ,metals1 by ,metals1 & ) ,metals1 are ,p]fect ,metals made2 = ) o!r ?+s x is ,luna2 = 9 ,metals x is ,sol4 ,glaub4 ,"h ,p>acelsus demon/rates _! ,judgm5t to be false1 :o say t ,m]cury 79 x self a me] ,fire7 is by nature ,cold1 & returns to speak+ ( ,spiritual ,metals1 ! :i* be+ /irr$ up by great heat ( ,fire1 d op]ate ^u "o ano!r1 meliorate1 *ange1 & advance to p]fection1 z ha? be5 taught 9 ! =ego+ ,*apt]s4 ,!n he adds a ,fable or ,/ory1 h[ to coagulate or fix ,m]cury2 b x mu/ n be tak5 9 ! lit]al s5ce1 b ( ! spiritual 1 :]eby ,m]cury is to be promot$ to ,coagulation1 9 a moi/ way1 & n 9 a dry1 z ! o!r ,metals are1 :i* ,process ,i nev] yet attempt$4 ,!n he f9i%e? ) an univ]sal ,rule ( ,transmutation1 say+1 ,p]fect metals are made f metals1 out ( metals by metals1 & ) metals1 & t out ( "s 1 out ( o!rs is made4 ,he advise? to take no /range ?+1 & only metall9e subjects are to be tak5 = ?is ,"w out ( "s ,luna only2 out ( o!rs ,sol only1 or & 1 bo? are to be extract$1 :i* ,i h (t5 tri$2 z 9 1 :i* ( x self gives only 1 ,t91 1 & 1 by !mselves give only ,luna1 & pure ,sol2 b commixt ) o!r ,metals 9 a due proportion1 !y give only 1 & v little or no 3 ,:i* maturation is to be ascrib$ only to ! lab\r & mixtion1 :i* is des]v$ly to be admir$4 ,:at ,matt] & ,in/rum5ts are ne$ful 9 ,al*ymy4 ,!re is no special ne$ ( any ?+1 except+ a ,fire-place1 ,coals1 ,bell[s1 ,tongs1 ,hamm]1 ,crucibles1 ,te/1 7treib s*]b57 & ,cupels made ( good ,bee*-a%es4 ,!n put 9 1 1 1 1 ,copp]1 1 & ,luna4 ,proce$ to ! end ( 4 ',tis v difficult & unc]ta9 to f9d out ,metals & ,m9]als 9 ! ,e>? & ,/ones2 yet because all ,metals are to be fir/ s\ght aft] & digg$ out ( ! ,e>?1 ?is ,lab\r is n to be contemn$1 b is ,praise-wor?y4 ,nor w ?is lu/ & desire 9 digg+ 9 ,m9es soon] cease1 ?an ! love ( "y ,m5 to ,maids w fail2 & z ! ,bees are gre$y ( extract+ ,honey & ,wax out ( ! ,rose1 s prone & =w>d %\ld a ,man be1 to f9d out ! ,m9]als 9 ! b[els ( ! ,e>?1 b )\t ,covet\sness2 he t is ov]mu* gre$y1 receives lea/1 = ,god do? n fill all m5 ) gold & silv]1 b ) want1 dung1 dirt1 mis]y1 & sc>city4 ,"s m5 also ,god be/[s a peculi> ,intellect ^u1 & a pi]c+ k ( ,m9]als & ,metals2 s t !y "k a f> m comp5di\s way ( mak+ ,sol & ,luna )\t digg+ 9 ! ,m9e-pits1 & )\t ! ,exam5 or ,try+1 & ,fusion ( ,m9]als4 ,s t 'tis n s altoge!r necess>y to dig 9 ! ,e>? = native ,sol & ,luna1 b by a c]ta9 k x might be made ( five ,species1 7b ( ,m9]als become ,metals1 :i* are ,imp]fect ,metals1 & are s call$7 viz4 1 1 1 ,m>s1 & ,copp]3 ,( "s m easily1 ( o!rsome m difficultly is ,sol & ,luna to be _h4 ,note also1 ,t out ( ,arg5t ,vive1 ,lead1 1 ,gold & ,silv] is easily made2 out ( & difficultly4 ,nev]!less 'tis possible1 b 9 ! beg9n+ & access ( ,sol & ,luna4 ,out ( ,magnesia & ,lead comes ,luna4 ,out ( & ,c9nab> arise? pure ,sol4 ,likewise an ,+5i\s man 7z ,i well rememb]7 is able by due att5tion & prep>ation s to h&le a ,metal1 z to be able by 8 +5uity to d m 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals to p]fection1 & to guide ! same bett] ?an all ! ,signs & ,planets ( ,heav5 c d4 ',tis also ne$less to obs]ve ! ,twelve ,signs1 & to calculate ! motions & ,regim5t ( ! ,planets1 & to obs]ve a "t1 a day1 ! h\r ( ?is or t luckey or unluckey ,planet2 su* ?+s nei!r promote nor h9d] any ?+2 !y nei!r hurt nor pr(it ought 9 ! natural ,art ( ,al*ymy3 ,b if ?\ rightly und]/&e/ ! art & possibility !re(1 !n g to "w & lab\r :5 ?\ see/ x mo/ conv5i5t2 b if ?\ want'/ ! k & practice !re(1 !n all ! ,planets1 ,/>s1 & ,signs w :olly fail !e4 ,x also comes to pass1 t metals ly+ long 9 ! ,e>?1 are n only *ang$ into ,ru/1 b by a long] /ay+ 9 ! ,e>?1 !y return into _! ,native ,/one1 ( :i* sort are _m f\nd1 albeit !y are n obs]v$1 = !re are f\nd /ony pieces ( ,money1 ( ! ,g5tiles1 :i* 7 ,metal h]et(ore1 & by ,corruption 7 trans=m$ into ,/one4 ,glaub4 ,"h we are1 9 ! fir/ place1 taught1 t = ! mak+ ( & !re ne$s n _m ,in/rum5ts nor ,species1 b ! metals are only to be conjo9$1 b n by ! common sep>ation or wa%+3 ,= if y %\ld wa% all ! metals ) ,lead1 yet w\ld !re rema9 no m & ?an 0 tak5 at ! beg9n+2 ! re/ w desc5d ) ! ,lead into ! ,cupel1 & w lie at ! top !re( l ,scoria2 !re=e he do? aga9 direct to a spiritual ,commixtion & ,philosophical ,sep>ation4 ,also he adds1 ,t 'tis an hone/1 good1 & necess>y ?+ to dig up ,metals1 b t ! o!r is ! m excell5t1 & t des]v$ly1 = x sep>ates ,gold & ,silv] by ,art f ! m vile metals2 = all su* z apply _! m9ds to metals1 d well "k ) :at dang]s1 co/s1 lab\rs1 & ,c>es1 !y are to be gott5 out2 b yet 'tis n !re=e to be ab/a9$ f1 especially s9ce we lab\r by ?is ,rule1 ( hav+ a =e-kn[n & c]ta9 end ( our pa9s & "w2 ! :i* _c inde$ be done 9 metallick ,m9e+s1 = we are frequ5tly drawn by va9 hopes to be/[ all our ,e/ates on ! ,m9es2 & hav+ sp5t all 9 va9 lab\r1 we are at la/ compell$ to desi/ f ! ,"w2 b yet if x succe$s well1 !y yield ! m pl5tiful ,returns2 & _m ,*ronicles ( ,metals d te/ifie1 ,t _m ,poor m5 h1 by ! ,b5efit ( a ri* ,m9e-pit1 gr[n mo/ ,ri* & ,weal?y 9 a few ye>s space4 ,! f9d+ out ( ,m9es !re=e do? :olly consi/ 9 ,*ance & ,casualty1 :]e ,pr(it & ,loss are equally & alike to be expect$3 ,! ,"w is likewise v *>geable1 & c't be set ^u by e body1 & !re=e 'tis n = ord9>y ,p1 :o h b little to lose1 b = ri* ,m51 :o1 ?\gh !y lose mu*1 are not)/&+ able to live1 unless happily a ,poor man lights ^u "s ,e>? or ,s& t is v ri* 9 & 1 & o!r ,metals1 by ! wa%+ :]e( he may get a livelihood2 or else f9d+ a ri* ,m9e1 & s betakes himself to a ,ri* man = 8 ,cop>tn]1 su* a "o z is able to be> ! ,*>ges ( digg+ x =?2 & ?is is (t5 done4 ,b yet be x z x w1 ! ?+ is full ( unc]ta9ty4 ,:]eas ?is ,metallurgy1 or ,"w on ,metals1 :i* ,p>acelsus makes m5tion (1 is to be pref]r$ f> be=e ! o!r1 if any "o 7by ! ,grace ( ,,god7 atta9e? ! ,art1 :]eby he may ) pr(it extract ! or out ( ! already-digg$-up ,imp]fect metals1 :i* are e :]e to be sold4 ,b to return to ! bus9ess 9 h&1 viz4 ,to illu/rate ! ,writ+s ( ,p>acelsus1 :o des]v$ mu* ( 8 ,c\ntry4 ,he names "s metals1 out ( :i* ,gold & ,silv] may easily be extract$1 & o!rs1 out ( :i* 'tis difficult to get x1 b 9 bo? ,sol & ,luna1 is to be add$2 = 'tis pr(itable1 yea1 necess>y 7! :i* ,i h frequ5tly exhort$ to7 9 ! extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( imp]fect metals1 & is volatile1 & may ! m commodi\sly make x corporeal & fixt4 ,!n he adds1 ,t ,metals1 by a long] /ay 9 ! ,e>?1 d die1 & return into /ones & e>?1 f :5ce !y _h _! orig9al4 ,! l happ5s to ,man1 & all ,creatures2 nor is !re any ?+ 9 ! ,_w1 h[ glori\s soev] x be1 b is va91 empty1 & p]i%+1 b ! ,k1 ,love1 & ,fe> ( ,,god alone4 ,:at ?+ ,al*ymy is4 ,al*ymy is an int5tion1 imag9ation1 & /udy+1 or consid]+ h[ or :]eby ! ,species ( ,metals are transmut$ f "o degree & nature into ano!r4 ,let !re=e e +5i\s & und]/&+ man ?r\ghly consid] ! good ,art ( ,al*ymy1 = he t speculates & well /udies1 w ! soon] atta9 ! ,art & f9d out ! ,tru?4 ,note1 ,t v mu* is to be attribut$ to ! ,/>s & ,/ones1 = ! ,/>s are ! fram]s ( all ,/ones4 ,& all ! ,cle/ial ,con/ellations1 ! ,sun & ,moon1 are 9 !mselves no?+ b /ones1 f :i* ! ,t]re/rial d arise1 be+ z x 7 _! burnt "p1 ,coal1 ,a%es1 ,outca/1 ,excrem5t1 ,expurgation1 f :i* ! ,cle/ial ,/ones sep>at+ !mselves1 become cle> & transp>5t by _! prop] brightness3 ,& ! :ole ,globe ( ! ,e>? is no?+ else b a deject$1 slidd5 d[n1 commixt1 brok51 recoct$ ,rubbi%1 & bl[n z 'tw]e into "o ,mass1 hav+ obta9$ ,re/ & ,con/ancy 9 ! middle ,circle ( ! ,firmam5t4 ',tis also to be not$1 t ,gemms 7! names :]e( ,i %all pres5tly m5tion7 toge!r ) ! o!r ,/ones1 came d[n into ! ,e>? f ! ,cele/ial ,/ones or ,/>s1 to :i* !y are ne>e/ 9 all p]fection ( ,purity1 ,fairness1 ,brightness1 ,virtue1 & ,con/ancy1 or ,fixity1 & ,incorruptibility 9 ! fire1 & are 9 a mann] l to ! ,cele/ial /ones & con/ellations1 be+ p>ts ( !m1 & ( ! ,nature d]iv$ f !m1 & are f\nd by m5 9 an impure gross vessel1 & are suppos$ by ! vulg> 7:o judge ra%ly ( all ?+s7 to h be5 !re born or g5]at$2 su* z are f\nd are poli%$1 & are c>ri$ ?r\gh\t ! ,_w to be sold1 & are acc\nt$ z great ,ri*es1 because ( _! =m1 col\r1 & o!r ,virtues1 ( :i* ,i am n[ go+ to ,treat4 ,( ,gemms4 ,! ,em]ald is a gre5 ,transp>5t /one2 x helps ! ,eyes1 succ\rs ! ,memory1 def5ds ,*a/ity2 ! :i* be+ violat$1 x self1 viz4 ! /one1 is hurt4 ,! ,adamant or ,diamond is a black ,cry/al2 'tis call$ ,evax1 because x produce? ,joy3 ',tis obscure1 & ( an ,iron col\r1 mo/ h>d1 is dissolv$ ) ,goats blood1 & exce$s n ! bigness ( a ,filb]d ,nut4 ,! ,magnet is a /one ( ,iron1 because x attracts ,iron4 ,! ,m>g>ite is a ,pe>l1 & n a ,/one2 'tis g5]at$ 9 %ells1 & is :ite2 = :atsoev] is g5]at$ 9 ,animals1 9 a ,man or ,fi%1 is n prop]ly a ,/one1 b only 9 ! op9ion ( ! vulg>3 ,x is prop]ly a deprav$ 7or a transmut$7 ,nature on a ,p]fect ,"w4 ,! ,jacyn? is a yell[ pellucid /one2 'tis also a ,fl[]1 ! :i* ! ,poets fa9 to h be5 a ,man4 ,! ,sapphire is a ,skie-col\r /one1 ( a ,cele/ial nature4 ,! ,ruby is a /one deeply r$4 ,! ,c>buncle is a /one ( ! ,sun1 emits light & spl5d\r1 l to ! ,sun 9 8 own nature4 ,coral also is l to a /one1 all r$1 x gr[s 9 ! sea1 on wood or a %rub1 ( ! nature ( ! ,wat] & ,air2 'tis pres5tly *ang$ by ! ,air1 & turns to a /one1 gr[s r$1 is incombu/ible 9 ! ,fire1 & !re=e may be e/eem$ a ,/one4 ,! ,*alc$ony is a /one ) bright & obscure col\rs1 ) mixt & cl\dy fluidities & col\rs1 ruddy1 l to a ,liv]1 ! vile/ ( all ! ,gemms1 %9+ ) e col\r4 ,! ,topas is a /one1 %9+ also 9 ! night2 'tis f\nd 9 ei!r rocks or /ones4 ,! ,ame?i/ is a /one ( a r$ & yell[2 x %9es4 ,! ,crysopassus is a /one fi]y 9 ! ,night1 & 9 ! day x appe>s ,gold5 col\r$4 ,! ,cry/al is a :ite transp>5t /one1 l to ,wat] congeal$ by ! ,air1 & cold1 7or ( ! ,air & ,cold7 x is sublimat$1 extract$1 or 7z !y say7 wa%$ out ( o!r ,rocks4 ,& n[1 = a ,conclusion1 ,i w give y ?is mo/ true f>ewel4 ,if any "o w use a "r reason1 s5ce1 & cogitation t[>ds ,metals1 :at !y are1 & :5ce !y come1 let him "k1 t our metals are no?+ else b ! be/ portion ( common /ones2 !y are ! ,_s ( ! /ones1 t is1 ! ,m>r[1 ,oyl1 ,pit*1 & ,fat ( ! /ones2 b x is n s9c]e1 pure1 & p]fect1 z long z 'tis mixt & hid 9 ! /ones2 ?is !re=e is to be s\ght = & f\nd 9 /ones1 & to be kn[n 9 !m & extract$ f !m2 & !n x is no m a /one1 b a well-wr\ght & p]fect ,metal1 assimilat$ to ! ,cle/ial ,/>s1 ! :i* also are peculi> /ones1 di/9ct f ^! /ones4 ,:oev] !re=e is will+ to f9d out metals1 let him firmly believe ?is1 & ?us acc\nt1 ,t he mu/ n be only int5t on ! common ,metals1 nor h 8 hope plac$ 9 ! b[els ( ! ,e>?1 t s he might get good ,m9]als f !nce1 = (t5 times !re is above or )\t ! ,e>? 9 sight1 :i* is n 9 ! pr(undity & dep? !re(1 & (t5times is bett]1 & m ri*4 ,!re=e all su* /ones z y meet )1 :e!r great or small1 z great :ole /ones or fl9ts are to be mo/ accurately se>*'d or look'd into1 & to be consid]$ ( :at ,nature & ,prop]ty !y are2 = (t5times a mo/ vile ,fl9t is f\nd to be m excell5t ?an any ,c[4 ,= ! ,matrix or ,rock1 ,abbru*1 :5ce !y are gott51 f :5ce su* a /one did arise1 is n alwaies to be e>ne/ly s\ght aft]1 t y may h m f !nce1 = ^! /ones h no ,rock1 ! ,heav5 is _! ,rock2 (t5times also ! ,abject ,e>?1 ,p[d]1 & ,s&1 ha? mu* gold & silv] ,du/1 7,s*li*7 :i* obs]ve4 ,glaub4 ,"h ,p>acelsus decl>es :at ,al*ymy is1 ^: words be+ p]spicu\s en\gh1 ne$ no illu/ration3 ,!n he leads u to ! bir? ( metals1 ! :i* are g5]at$ 9 ! ,e>?1 out ( ! ,/>s above3 ,he attributes to ,gemms ! ne>e/ place ( ,p]fection1 b does n int5d t we %\ld e>ne/ly seek aft] !m1 to h gold & silv] f !nce1 b t ! metals %\ld be made l !m1 z to _! outw>d ,aspect1 & !n aft]w>ds ! & is to be extract$1 to :i* all ! scope ( ! =ego+ ,*apt]s t5d1 :i* is to be obs]v$ & enquir$ into1 :at 8 mean+ is3 ,nor are ! b>e ,lett]s alwaies to be tru/$ to1 "h is no?+ m5tion$ by him 9 va94 ,:at aff9ity h ,gems ) ! metals8 ,none at all3 ,& al?\gh sometimes ! hidd5 & may be extract$1 yet he do? n at all int5d "h t we %\ld make t1 b repeat+ ! =m] ,doctr9e1 he h9ts unto u1 ,t ! metals out ( :i* ! & is to be extract$ ) pr(it1 are to be fir/ r$uc$ into soluble or insoluble ,glass1 mo/ l to ,gemms2 a good ,company ( !m he "h reckons up1 & adds to :at use !y s]ve2 n t we might le>n _! ,nature1 ,col\r1 & ,prop]ties1 7z ,i suppose7 b to tea* u1 t z !y are f\nd diff]5t 9 ,col\rs & ,virtues1 ev5 s may ! metals be prep>$ into ,col\rs l unto !m4 ,he t nei!r und]/&s nor w believe1 let him seek bett] ?+s1 & get help & assi/ance else:]e4 ,!n at l5g?1 by way ( addition1 he concludes :at ,metals are1 & t !y are n alwaies to be gott5 out ( ! pr(undity ( ! ,e>?1 b are sometimes to be f\nd mo/ pl5tiful 9 mo/ vile p[d]1 s&1 & /ones2 nei!r is x necess>y to be e>ne/ 9 seek+ _! rock or orig9al1 :]eby m may be gott51 because ! ,heav5 by its op]ation g5]ates !m e :]e3 he reproves m5 = _! bl9dness1 because !y alwaies gape aft] great ,m9es1 ly+ deep1 dang]\s to be f\nd1 & *>geable to dig out4 ,t :i* is laid be=e _! feet1 z x 71 !y disda9 to ackn[l$ge1 peevi%ly affect+ ! d>k1 & /ubbornly contemn+ ! light exhibit$ to !m by hone/ m51 & by an innate malice !y /udy to ext+ui% x4 ,& ?us is ?is ,book end$1 ! :i* ,p>acelsus1 a mo/ exp]i5c$ man1 ha? left beh9d him1 writt5 ( ,metallick ?+s1 & is mo/ full ( ab/ruse wisdom1 al?\gh few believe x1 to ! ,elucidation & expla9+ :]e(1 ,i h h]et(ore utt]$ my m9d1 no?+ d\bt+1 b t h]eaft] x w be 9 bett] e/eem ) ,all4 ,inde$ ,i c\ld h writt5 m op5ly1 & expla9$ 8 words m l>gely1 & m exactly h discov]$ 8 occult s5ce1 b "t & want ( leisure p]mits x n at pres5t4 ,b if ,i seem to any body to h writt5 m obscurely1 let him consult ) my o!r ,writ+s1 = !y illu/rate "o ano!r4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,praxis ( ! a=esaid ,!ory4 ,! a=e-writt5 ,explanation ( ! ,book 7( ,vexations7 ( ,p>acelsus1 ha? taught a mo/ c]ta9 & und\bt$ ,transmutation ( ,metals1 & ha? suffici5tly advis$ by :at means !y are to be h&l$4 ,b because ?is action requires a great exp]i5ce 9 metallick affairs1 ,i am will+ to add "s special waies ( ,proce$+1 & t 9 p]spicu\s words2 b 'tis impossible to write s pla9ly t none may erre2 x w\ld be too prolix1 t$i\s1 & unfit1 & z if _m ,elem5ts ( ! ,physicks1 & o!r subtile ?+s1 7 read to a ,*ild t is n capable ( und]/&+ !m2 ! lab\r ?us be/[$1 w\ld be :olly 9 va93 ,nor d ,i und]take to in/ruct ! ,tyroes or ,novices 9 ,al*ymy1 b su* z are skill'd 9 ! metallick lab\r ( fusion1 wa%+1 sep>ation1 & ! l1 ( a subtile ,intellect & exp]i5c$ ,judgm5t4 ,i w\ld v]ily h writt5 m cle>ly1 did ,i n fe> t ! ,art w\ld become a ,trade2 "s w ?9k t ,i h writt5 too op5ly1 & w be angry t su* ,secrets are made kn[n to ! ,_w3 ,:o c satisfie all ,p8 ,b be x z x w1 'twill be alwaies good to h done a pr(itable ,"w = my ,neighb\r4 ,?is is ! ,,art4 ,:5 ?\ ha/ put 9 ! ,heav5 ( 1 & ha/ made x to fl[ ) its ,life 9 ! ,e>?1 !n add ! ,imp]fect ,metals 9 a due ,weight1 viz4 1 1 1 1 & a little 2 let !m fl[ s long ) ! ,heav51 until ) x !y disappe>1 & hav+ lo/ _! nature & metall9e =m1 are r$uc$ into e>?4 ,?is metallick e>? be+ yet jo9$ to ! heav5 ( 1 & compass$ :olly r\nd !re)1 raise up by ! _s ( ,heav51 & make x corporeal1 & x w receive its =m] metall9e =m2 b al?\gh x be bett]$1 yet let x be kill$ ?ree1 or f\r1 or five times1 & rais$ up1 t ! melioration may be great]1 & produce 9 ! sep>ation m ,sol & ,luna4 ,!re ne$s no ,tyle1 7,muffel7 ,cupel1 ,te/1 7treibs-s*]b57 ,cucurbit1 ,aqua-=tis1 & su* l ,vessels & ,in/rum5ts necess>y 9 o!r ,metall9e ,lab\rs1 b 'tis p]fectly f9i%$ 9 "o only ,crucible1 9 "o ,furnace1 ) "o only ,fire1 & 9 ! space ( a few h\rs1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end4 ,& to speak m pla9ly 9 ?is ,process1 ! ,sph]e ( is ! ,regulus ( 1 ! ,life is a :it5+ ,salt1 hav+ its op]ation & motion f ! ,fire2 ! ,e>? is ! ,crucible4 ,& ?us ha/ ?\ ! :ole ,process ( ! ,"w laid op51 ! :i* ,i h tri$ above an hundr$ times 9 a small quantity2 b let ! /udi\s ,arti/1 above all ?+s1 obs]ve ! ,fire1 ( :at orig9al1 nature1 & virtue x is1 & ! o!r ?+s w be ! m easily und]/ood2 = ! ,wood1 ! ,coals1 & su*-l burn+ ?+s1 are n ! ,fire prop]ly1 b only its habitation1 9 :i* ! ,fire be+ occultly disp]s$ 9 ! ,air1 is made manife/1 visible1 & p]ceptible4 ,ev5 z ! ,man is n ! ,life or ,s\l1 b only ! receptacle :]e9 ! ,life or ,s\l1 be+ infus$ f above1 do? lodge3 ,nor is ! man any m a man1 b a me] c>cass :5 ! s\l expires4 ,9 l mann] ,gold cease? to be ,gold :5 depriv$ ( its s\l1 b is volatile1 & a ,m9]al )\t col\r4 ,:5ce 'tis evid5t1 t ! ,goodness ( metals consi/s n 9 _! bodies1 b 9 _! s\ls3 ,on ?is acc\nt is add$ to ! ,imp]fect ,metals1 t x may receive t invisible s\l :i* lies l>gely diffus$ ?r\gh\t _! bodies1 t x may collect x1 make x visible1 p]ceptible1 & corporeal1 :]eby ! mixtion ( bo? 7viz4 ( ! ,luna & ! ,s\l ( ! ,imp]fect ,metals7 be+ made1 x gets ! "n ( 4 ,"s body may ask1 ,:e!r or no ,gold w be produc$1 if no be add$ to ! metall9e mixture8 ,= answ]1 ,!re w be produc$1 b less 9 quantity ?an if ,luna 7 add$1 because ! mo/ t5d] 7& z x 7 incorporeal7 gold5 s\l ( ! imp]fect bodies is n able to quit x self & get out by its own prop] =ce1 f s _m impurities z 'tis inviron$ )1 )\t "s o!r help1 nor make a new body2 'tis ne$ful & good to adm9i/] & l5d to x a body :]e9 x may be contract$1 & !reto betake x self1 = :i* ! ,luna is mo/ fit2 ! :i* be+ by a vivify+ ,fire radically unit$ ) ! unclean metals1 & well subdu$ or ex]cis$ 9 ! mutual asc5sion & desc5sion1 ! pur] p>ticles ( ! ,imp]fect bodies d come toge!r 9 ?is ,circulation ( ! ,luna1 adh]e !reto1 are mix$1 & become corporeal1 ! impure corruptible body be+ left1 & a sep>ation made ( ! good f ! bad4 ,s !n1 ,i h n[ taught p]spicu\sly ! ,art ( extract+ ,sol & ,luna out ( all ! ,imp]fect ,metals1 ei!r ap>t1 or conjo9$ ) or )\t ! addition ( ! ,luna4 ,if !re=e ?\ atta9e/ to ! ,art1 ,i am glad2 if n1 ?\ ha/ no cause to compla9 ( me1 = ,i h c&idly imp>t$ unto !e ! me] & nak$ ,tru?4 ,ano!r ,sep>ation ( ,sol & ,luna out ( ! ,imp]fect ,metals1 by 4 ,fir/ ( all1 melt well 9 a melt+ ,vessel1 7,s*]b57 add 1 1 & 1 mixt 9 due weight1 melt !m toge!r1 & =?) ! & w corrupt ! ,lead1 be+ r$uc$ into ,scoria l to yell[ ,e>?1 & be+ r$uc$1 !y w 9 "p re/ore _! own ,lead & ,copp]1 b ! & rema9 l black ,scoria1 :i* are to be kept3 ,let ! ,copp]y ,lead fl[ well aga91 & aga9 add & 1 & !re w be aga9 made ,scoria1 :i* are pres5tly to be r$uc$4 ,let ?is ,lab\r ( ,scorification & ,r$uction be repeat$1 until !re rema9 sc>ce "o or two p\nd ( ,lead out ( an hundr$ to be wa%$1 & y %all f9d & 9 "p1 :i* ! ,metals give out f !mselves 9 ?is op]ation3 ,b ! ,scoria :i* c't be r$uc$1 let lie well heat$ r$ hot1 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 = "s daies1 & be fix$1 & !y w give 9 ! r$uction a gold5 & silv]y or ,lead to be wa%$1 t s ! rema9+ & :i* ! ,scoria drank up1 be+ extract$1 may be ( use unto u4 ,?is lab\r 7:i* ,i nev] tri$ 9 great quantity1 w d\btlessly 79 my op9ion7 succe$ 9 quantities2 any "o may try ! ?+1 & exactly compute h[ mu* pr(it may be !nce _h e ye>4 ,also ! mo/ ,imp]fect ,metals may 7by ! b5efit ( ,salts n corrosive7 be truly & infallibly fixt & wa%'d by a p>ticul> way1 t !y may give mu* & 1 conc]n+ :i* none ne$ to d\bt2 ! :i* ,i hav+ (t5times m5tion$ 9 my ,writ+s1 w n repeat x aga94 ,metals also be+ fir/ r$uc$ into a ,calx1 may be purg$ & wa%'d by ! glass ( ,lead1 made by ! addition ( ,fl9ts1 s z to yield mu* ,sol1 conc]n+ :i* ,i h writt5 h]et(ore3 ,b !re's requir$ mu* 1 :]eby ! metals may be l>gely diffus$1 o!rwise x w n let fall ! fces2 nor c its m pure p>ts be ga!r$ toge!r into a body1 & conc5trat$2 ,i take 9 ! ,fl9ts1 t !y may receive into !mselves ! fces ( ! unclean ,metals1 & s make a sep>ation ( ! pure f ! impure4 ,& l z we are wont to mix ! :ites ( ,eggs to ,honey1 ,sug>1 & o!r ,vegetable ,juices1 9 ! purification ( !m by ,wat]1 t !reby ! visc\sness ( ! ,juices may be attract$1 & s be cl>ifi$4 ,9 l mann]1 ! ,fl9ts d 9 ?is op]ation occupy ! place ( ! :ites ( ,eggs1 & ( ! ,wat] :]e9 1 1 or is to be dissolv$2 ! ,lab\r is mo/ pleasant & spe$y1 exce$+ ga9ful1 if ! ,crucibles 7p]=at$ by ! ,li?>ge7 w\ld b hold ! mixture1 & n let x pass ?r\gh s soon4 ,b :osoev] %all be s happy z to f9d ,vessels :i* c keep 9 ! ,glass ( ,lead = t5 or twelve h\rs1 he ne$ n be solicit\s or c>eful ( o!r ,arts to inri* himself by4 ,= my own "p1 ,i c\ld nev] be s happy hi!rto1 albeit ,i h c>efully s\ght x = s _m ye>s4 ,"o only p\nd ( ,iron1 1 or 1 do? sometimes yield half1 yea a :ole lot ( ,sol1 if ! ,"w be rightly manag$4 ,& if y add a fix'd ,salt1 z ( ,t>t> or b>e ,pot-a%es1 x w !n yield m1 b ! ,crucibles w be ! soon] p]=at$ to our grief4 ,i d believe t "o or o!r w be a curi\s ,se>*] aft] ?is1 & may 9 due "t f9d h[ to make ?is ,"w succe$ v well1 bo? 9 ,crucibles & 9 great ,fires1 or melt+ places2 & w be ?ankful to ,,god ! ,giv]1 & to me ! ,writ] h]e(4 ,h]et(ore ,i did set by ?is ,lab\r v highly2 & al?\gh ,i w\ld n !n communicate x to any body = a great price1 yet n[ 7be+ n p]mitt$ to make any fur!r ,progress !re97 ,i freely be/[ x1 t o!rs also may try _! =tune4 ,also imp]fect metals are purg$ f _! combu/ible & noxi\s sulphur1 by ! sudda9 fire ( ,nitre1 ( :i* we h =m]ly spok5 ab\t ,m]cury1 ! :i* is to be lookt on z ! mo/ spe$y1 & z x 7 a mom5t>y ,melioration ( metals ,n4 ,b4 especially if !y are r$uc$ into a soluble salt )\t a ,corrosive1 = :i* ?+ & are mo/ fit1 exhibit+ a ,philosophical ,vitriol1 ! :i* may be mo/ commodi\sly purify$ to p]fection4 ,!re's a great secret lies "h "u1 & haply great] ?an a p>ticul> "w may require2 let ! ,poetical fable ( ,v5us & h] son ,cupid be consid]$ (2 :at is !re meant by ,cupid1 :e!r or no x be n 4 ,v]ily ,i c\ld discov] m good ways ( produc+ & out ( ! m vile metals1 b because !re's en\gh already spok5 9 ! explication ( ! sev5 ,canons or ,rules1 x seems good to me to =be>4 ,he t do? n und]/& t nor c appreh5d its drift or scope1 w n be pr(it$ by ! addition ( m ?+s4 ,if ! fundam5tals are laid op51 any "o w conv5i5tly adm9i/] 8 int5t & lab\rs3 ,b yet ,i w add ov] & above1 a mo/ pleasant "w1 ,p>abolically1 be+ ! f\ndation & ,basis ( ! :ole ,al*ymical ,art1 "u :i* is compreh5d$ ! radical solution ( metals1 ,conjunction1 ,de/illation1 ,sublimation1 ,asc5tion1 ,desc5sion1 ,cohobation1 ,cem5tation1 ,calc9ation1 ,inc]ation1 & ,fixation1 & s ,i w end ! "w ( ,transmutation4 ,!re 0 a man 77 :o _h two sons1 7,bismu? or ,t+lass1 & 7 ! y\ng] 77 said to 8 ,fa!r 771 give me my portion1 7,note well1 ,bismu? & 7 always acc\nt$ ,lead1 z well by ! ,philosoph]s1 z by ! anci5t work]s on metals1 ! "o viz4 ,bismu?1 !y call$ an a%y col\r'd ,lead1 ! o!r 77 a :ite ,lead1 & ?is a black ,lead17 & behav$ himself /ubbornly & unmann]ly1 t is1 asc5d+ or gett+ up2 8 ,fa!r gives x him1 & he goes a w&r+ !re)1 7,note well1 :5 & ,bismu? toge!r ) d feel ! fire1 ! is sep>at$ f ! & ,bismu?1 & asc5d+1 takes "s-:at f ) x1 & becomes a ,contumaci\s ,scoria1 & ?is is to g a w&r+7 & he ent]s into an ,inn1 :]e ! ,ho/1 & ! ,ho/ess1 _h ! sign ( ! ,_w 77 9 a hang+ ,table1 :o hav+ ent]ta9$ him1 dispoil$ him ( all 8 ,fa!rs goods1 7,solution7 ,!n !re grew su* a great sc>city ( ,corn 7) dr\ght7 t all m5 7 ev5 de=m$ by reason ( ! ,fam9e 7corruption71 to prev5t :i* he is en=c$ to keep hogs1 7t is to dwell ) ftid ,nitre7 & to fe$ on huskes1 7t is ,t>t>7 7inc]ation1 imbibition7 by :i* be+ humbl$ 7,dige/ion1 ,circulation1 ,edulcoration1 ,putrefaction7 he returns to 8 ,fa!r1 7,incorporation7 z a lo/ ,son1 7"s ?+ is made no?+1 & no?+ is made some?+ aga97 he br+s =? a new ,g>m5t1 7,arg5te\s7 he puts a ,gold ,r+ on 8 f+]1 7 impregnat$ ) 7 aft] :i* he rema9s con/ant ) 8 ,fa!r1 & becomes a good & ?rifty ,h\sehold]1 t is1 a fixt metal4 ,& n[ t ,i ?us comp>e ?is ,transmutation ( imp]fect bodies1 especially ( to ! p>able ( ! lo/ ,son let no body be !re) displeas$1 = ,i did x = ! easi] k !re(4 ,!re lies "u x a great secret1 ,i nev] obs]v$ ! l-*anges 9 my :ole ,lab\rs2 = fir/ ( all1 9 ! ,solution appe>s a blackness1 :i* have+ rema9$ 8 "t1 !re foll[s ! tail ( ! ,peacock1 gre5ness & !n :it5ess2 b :e!r or no a r$ness w\ld foll[1 if x be deta9$ long] 9 dige/ion1 ,i am n c]ta91 = ,i nev] arriv$ beyond ! :it5ess4 ,x is a mo/ pleasant ,lab\r1 greatly exhil]at+ ! ,artific]s m9d1 ( small *>ges & little difficulty2 if !y1 f9d ! weight & good vessels1 x %ews ! way & op5s ! ,door to high] ,secrets1 happy is he :o atta9s ! ?+s1 he'll nev] be satisfy$ ) ! sight !re(1 nor admiration1 h[ ri*1 g5]\s1 fair & glori\s ,nature is 9 h] retirem5ts4 ,note well1 t e ,metal may be wa%t ap>t ) & ,salts1 s t be+ exalt$1 x may yield & 9 sep>ation1 & pass ?r\gh all col\rs1 b x w n be s pr(itable1 z if !y 7 all jo9$ toge!r1 = !n "o op]ates spiritually ^u ! o!r1 *ange? & p]fects him4 ,& n[ hav+ abundantly discov]$1 h[ & is to be extract$ out ( ! imp]fect metals1 & because 9 t lab\r & is mo/ an end jo9tly toge!r1 'tis v necess>y to "k1 by :at ,art !y may be sep>at$ ea* f ! o!r1 t s ea* may be _h by x self1 :i* is to be done ?us2 ,if ?is mixture ha? m ?an 1 'tis mo/ pr(itably to be melt$ by ,antimony & precipitat$ into a ,regulus ) ,iron wa%$ ) ,nitre & purify$4 ,?is "w y may f9d describ$ 9 my =m] ,books4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if ! ,nitre 9 ! sep>ation ( purification ( ! ,reguli1 prey ^u "s ( ! & & attract x to x self1 let none grieve !reat & acc\nt 8 lab\r lo/1 b let him rememb] ! say+ ( ,p>acelsus1 ,de/ruction or ,corruption makes ! good p]fect2 ,! ,nitr\s ,scoria1 9 :i* ! cleans$ ,reguli are1 let be c>efully kept & fixt1 !n by a /rong flux let !m be r$uc'd & y %all receive ! lo/ ,son1 mu* m elegant ?an he 0 be=e x's be+ lo/1 s t h]eby y lose n1 b r become a ga9]4 ,"h w\ld be a fit place to speak ( a c]ta9 pr(itable "w if ! drift ( ! ?+ w\ld p]mit4 ,en\gh is spok5 to a wise man1 ,fools w n pr(it by any ?+3 ,b if x conta9 m ?an 1 let ! mixture be at fir/ ( all granulat$1 & burnt ) ,sulphur1 let x be precipitat$1 ei!r ) alone or )\t x1 ) lead & ,salts2 ?us sep>at+ ! f ! into ,reguli2 !n wa% x ) ,nitre or ) ,lead1 & let x be purify$1 ! "w be+ to be done 9 l mann]4 ,y are to note t if ! precipitation be done ) 1 !n ! ,caput mortuum 7,halb ,kopff7 is to be add$1 :]eby ! "w w be app>5tly ha/n$ & bett]$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if ! ,reguli ( ! maturat$ or fixt ,metals be copp]y or pale1 !y ne$ n be wa%t1 b 'twill suffice if be+ granulat$1 !y are precipitat$ ) ,salts1 & ! ,caput ,mortuum 7,halb ,kopff17 all ! & w come =? 9 peculi> ,reguli1 ! ,copp] & ! ,lead w be scorify$1 & may 9 acute ,furnaces 7,/i* (57 be r$uc$1 & be aply$ to o!r uses accord+ to ! rule ( ,art4 ,i judge x inexp$i5t to heap up m ?+s conc]n+ ,extraction 7,seig]57 wa%+1 & ! sep>ation ( metals1 be+ e :]e m5tion$ 9 my o!r writ+s4 ,also x w be ne$less to expla91 by :at mann] metals may be m commodi\sly melt$ s z to yield m & bett] metals1 z also h[ ! poor & r\gh ,m9]als t ab\nd ) a prey+ & dev\r+ ,sulphur1 :]eby ! metal 9 its fusion1 is turn$ into ,scoria1 & af=ds s little pr(it1 t be+ n able to quit co/1 !y rema9 unmanag$1 ! :i* ,sulphur especially 9 ! ,m9]als ( ,copp] & ,lead1 may by a s+ul> ,cem5t or ,gradatory fire1 be inv]t$ & *ang$1 s t aft]w>ds 9 _! fusion1 ,x's s f> f swall[+ up ! metal1 & turn+ ( x into ,scoria1 t x r exalts x s z to give 9 ! sep>ation1 ! :i* c\ld nev] h be5 done )\t ?is burn+ or roa/+4 ,no body do? ?r\ghly se>* aft] any help = ?is or t metal1 ei!r be=e ! melt+ or 9 ! melt+ ( x1 if ! gross fire is n able to melt x d[n1 b mo/ frequ5tly ! be/ "p rema9s 9 ! ,scoria )\t pr(it or use4 ',tis possible = an exp]i5c$ ,*ymi/1 pr(itably to extract t & :i* ! ,scoria h swall[$ up1 :at by fusion & by adhibit+ suitable ,m5/ruums4 ,a "w ( ?is nature ha? be5 h9t$ 9 my disc\rse ( ! ,extraction ( ,fl9ts1 & m %all be likewise m5tion$ :5 ,i come to write ( ! felicity & hidd5 ,treasures ( ,g]many1 :i* "t let ! ,read] ) pati5ce expect4 ,a no!r b5efit w\ld arise to su* z "w on metals1 if !y _h ! p]fect way ( sep>at+ & sep>at+ ! by precipitation1 t lies !re91 7,neid] ,s*lagh7 t x may n be s unwor?ily wa/$ ) ! by ! ,artific]s4 ,& ?us ,i conclude ?is ,app5dix or addition to ! ,m9]al "w1 ! :i* ,i h br\ght =? to light ) a good w = my ,neighb\rs sake1 t s1 be+ accept$ ) a s]5e m9d1 ! ,glory ( ,god may be !reby advanc$2 = :i* end ,i wi% ) all my he>t a div9e b5$iction on ! ,lab\rs ( e hone/ & active se>*] into ! metall9e affairs4 ,am54 ,! ,,apology ( ,john ,rudolph ,glaub]1 ,aga9/ ! ,ly+ ,calumnies ( ,,*ri/oph] ,,f>nn]4 ',tis an anci5t ,prov]b1 ,he t t\*e? ,dung is defil$1 & w alwaies sav\r ( a ,dunghill4 ,exp]i5ce makes x evid5t4 ,i ev] hat$ ,qu>rel+1 z m agreeable to ! ,pevi%ness ( ,wom51 ?an ! m ,g5]\s ,temp] ( ,*ri/ian ,m52 & h1 z mu* z ,i might1 alwaies decl9'd x1 be+ r desir\s to suff] injuries1 to be> losses1 by sil5ce to =go ^? ?+s ,i might lawfully lay claim to1 to und]go any ?+1 s t ,i might enjoy my belov$ ,peace 7) :i* ,,god has ble/ me hi!rto74 ,nei!r h ,i ev]1 s long z ,i h liv'd 9 ! ,_w1 7& ,i am pretty anci5t7 be5 tak51 by ! wor/ ( m51 = a cont5ti\s ,p]son3 ,b p]fidi\s ,f>nn]1 unprovok$1 urges me to ?is v9dication ( my self1 by go+ ab\t n only to hurt my ,p]son1 b also by a ,pride no less ?an 8 ,envy1 to explode & defame all my ,writ+s1 & by infam\s ,lett]s disp]s$ abroad1 to r5d] me odi\s to all good m54 ,:i* wick$ ,ent]prize1 ?\gh ,i he>d ( x by _m1 ,i dur/ n believe1 till a pr9t$ ,epi/le ( 8 came to my h&s1 :i* hav+ p]us$1 ,i ?\ght ,i c\ld n en\gh admire 8 dete/able ,impiety1 & ! _m sc&al\s names he _h = me4 ,art ?\ n a%am$ ,f>nn]1 to expose my ,works to ! contempt ( o!rs1 :5 ?\ nei!r do/1 or ev] can/ und]/& 'em1 & be=e n[ ha/ prais'd 'em1 z may be prov$ f y\r own h&8 ,i'm sure ,i nev] m]it$ t y %\ld cavil at me :]e-e'er y come1 & proclaim my ,writ+s unpr(itable4 ,y ought r all y\r ,life1 9 consid]ation ( ! _m b5efits y h receiv'd at my h&s1 to h behav$ y\r self z a ,man grateful to me2 b in/ead ( t1 not)/&+ ! ,obligation t lies ^u y to ! contr>y1 y h despightfully recomp5s$ all my k9dness ) ! base/ ,+ratitude1 :i* is directly opposite to goodness4 ,to :at end d y d5y t y _h y\r greate/ k f me1 & 9 ! mean "t expose x z y\r own1 & upbraid me f :om y _h x8 ,i nev] be=e believ'd y unfai?ful1 b alwaies ?\ght y c&id1 & h communicat$ s great ?+s to no man z to y\r self4 ,i believe y w n d5y y\r com+ twice f ,lo*govia to me at ,kitz+a1 & entreat+ me to communicate "s ,secret to y1 :]eby y might get a livelihood4 ,h y n be5 =c$ twice1 be+ repuls$1 to return home ) ?is ,excuse1 ,t ,i want$ "t to in/ruct y8 ,& :5 y came ! ?ird "t1 ,i suff]$ my self to be p]swad$1 & did communicate "s ,secrets to y gratis1 on ?is consid]ation1 ,t y %\ld imp>t ^? ?+s :]e) ,i tru/$ y1 to no man )\t my leave2 :i* y promis$ by an ,obligation1 7viz4 ,t y w\'d keep all ?+s secret7 "u ! p5alty ( ,disgrace1 & ! =feiture ( all y\r ,goods4 ,:y ha/ ?\ falsifi$ ?y ,^w1 & contr>y to ?y ,promises1 s wick$ly ridicul'd me among all m51 :5 ) ?y :ole ,family ?\ did/ promise to be fai?ful to me8 ,n only ,obligations1 b also ?9e own ,lett]s are ,witnesses3 ,nei!r d ,i "q1 t if ,i _h lo/ or want$ !m to conv9ce !e1 ?\ w\ld/ h d5i$1 & t ) an ,oa?1 t ?\ wa/ ev] behold5 to me = any ?+1 z ?\ ha/ already begun1 & z ?\ 9 ?y spightful ,writ+s despise/ all my ,secrets1 & proclaime/ ?9e 7:i* yet are m9e7 ) praise4 ,y d\bt :e!r or no ! read+ ?is w make me rep5t t ,i ev] tru/$ y ) s _m ?+s1 :i* ,i _h nev] done1 _h n y oblig$ y\r self to lab\r dilig5tly ) me 9 my ,laboratory1 to produce ^? ?+s = ! pr(it ( u bo?4 ,b :at c ,i d ) !m8 ,!y are p]i%$ & gone :i* yet might suffici5tly h su/a9'd bo? y & me1 _h n y made 'em publick4 ,i pray1 ,:at ga9 c y hope = f !m1 n[ !y are e :]e kn[n8 ,:]e=e :5 ,i see ^? ?+s tak5 f me1 & by y imp>t$ to all m51 9 spight ( me1 = y\r own advantage1 ,i ?9k fit 7= ,i _c hope = any f>!r pr(it f !m privately7 to make 'em kn[n to ! ,_w2 & by ! ,grace ( ,,god1 ,i may live )\t !m3 ,b if ,i also %\ld buy all ?y goods :i* ?\ unju/ly possesse/ & selle/ to e man1 ( !e1 & di/ribute !m ab\t ! _w1 ?\ wilt see ?\ can/ n easily recov] !m1 or o!rs 9 _! room4 ,i inde$ w give y no?+ = ! future1 nei!r c my unfai?ful ,s]vant1 :om y h made z good z y\r self1 give y any ?+1 = :atev] he ha? le>n'd ( me ^! two ye>s1 he has giv5 y1 :i* y also h laid up among y\r own w>es & expos$ to sale4 ,:o w h]eaft] tru/ y1 y h s wick$ly deceiv'd me8 ,e man w abom9ate y1 & %un y\r ,p>tn]%ip & ,company1 nei!r undes]v$ly1 = ! ,laws ( y\r own ,obligation make ?is y\r ,fate3 ,s ! m]it ( ! ,crime %all return ^u ! ,au?or1 & y c be m sure ( no?+1 ?an t ,div9e ,v5geance w pursue y4 ,i confess inde$ "s o!rs1 z well z y1 h injur'd me1 b none by s wick$ an act2 :om nev]!less ,,god 7to :om ,i ref]'d my ,cause7 ha? s sev]ely puni%$1 t ea* ( !m1 by "o cause or o!r1 has br\ght ^u himself 8 des]v$ ,rew>d ( ,puni%m5t4 ,b ,i _h yet f>!r tol]at$ y to ex]cise y\r ,trade at y\r pleasure2 nei!r _h ,i foll[$ y to ,lo*govia1 to urge y\r ,obligation to y1 b _h committ$ ,v5geance to ,,god2 only = t y 7 n cont5t to sell ^? ?+s publickly = y\r fil?y lucre1 :i* y _h ( me1 & :i* y oblig$ y\r self to keep secret1 & to take t pr(it to y\r self :i* 0 due to me1 b also y h r5d]$ me1 & ! ?+s y _h f me1 odi\s2 :i* has be5 s mu* to my disadvantage1 t ,i c no long] be>1 b am n[ resolv$ to ! utmo/ to refute ^? impi\s & ly+ ,calumnies1 :i* y by y\r ,lett]s h s5t into ! _w conc]n+ me1 & to def5d my self & my ,works1 aga9/ :i* y h s wick$ly inveigh$1 t all ! _w may see h[ great y\r p]fidi\sness has be5 t[>ds me1 & t y\r ,he>t act$ by ,helli% wick$ness1 has rag$ aga9/ me ) horrid ,lyes1 ,taunts & ,reproa*es1 contr>y to all mann] ( ,equity3 ,y mu/ ne$s "k1 t no?+ c be m tr\blesome to me1 ?an to sp5d t "t 9 reprov+ y\r ,lyes1 :i* ,i c\ld o!rways employ to great] pr(it2 :]e=e ,i %all answ] y\r trifl+ /ories z briefly z is possible4 ,e wise man w easily see h[ frivol\s y\r ,excuse is4 ,d y ?9k t any hone/ man w believe y1 if y say y don't owe ! greate/ ( y\r ,k to me8 ,no surely1 = no man is ignorant ( x3 ,ab\t two ye>s s9ce1 y did n "k h[ to br+ a ,crucible to ! ,fire1 mu* less to make a trial ( ,brass2 :i* y did n le>n ( me1 b my unfai?ful ,s]vant taught x y1 :om y = t cause e/eem2 yet see+ y "k s mu*1 h[ lawfully may ,i compla9 ( him1 :at a ,rascal he has be5 to me1 & t y = t v reason h tak5 him to y\r self1 t y may fi% f him :atev] he _h le>n$ 9 ^? two ye>s he s]v$ me2 al?\gh he did n %un y1 because he 0 unwill+ to communicate ^? ?+s he _h le>n'd ( me to any man else4 ,& s y make y\r self ,ma/] ( my ,secrets1 & ,cov5ant ) him to undo me & m9e3 ,is ?is ! "p ( a good man8 ,y d n only expose ^? ?+s y _h ( me1 b ^? also :i* my p]fidi\s ,s]vant has s9ce giv5 y1 to be sold at a price1 :5 y h no "r to sell ano!r mans goods1 to :i* y h no title4 ,we'll come to ! po9t & expose all y\r wick$ness1 z well y\r impi\s spee*es1 z p]fidi\s actions1 to ! view ( ! _w3 ,b fir/ ( all1 ,i w lay be=e y ! obligations y gave me1 z mo/ sure pl$ges ( y\r tru?1 t by ! review ( !m1 y may judge y\r self h[ hone/ y h be51 & h[ fai?fully y h kept y\r promises2 & e man %all !nce see1 7especially ^? among :om y h s wick$ly ridicul'd me7 ) :at base +ratitude y h recomp5s$ all my ,fav\rs4 ,! fir/ ,obligation :i* ,,f>nn] gave me1 runs ?us2 ,=asmu* z ! mo/ excell5t & le>n$ ,mr4 ,john ,rudolph ,glaub]1 mov$ by a s+ul> affection t[>ds me1 has communicat$1 %ew5 & demon/rat$ to me und]nam$1 "s ( ^? secrets :]e( he is ,ma/]1 & ha? enjo9$ me to sil5ce2 ,i !re=e b9d my self1 & promise ^u my ,cr$it & ,reputation1 & call ,god & my *ri/ian pr(ession to witness1 t ,i w divulge none ( ^? ?+s to any man liv+3 b if x be s 7:i* ,god =bid7 t ,i d at any "t communicate any ( ^? ?+s to any man1 !n ,i %all mo/ will+ly r5\nce all my "r 9 ^? ,goods1 movables or immovables1 :i* ,i %all possess1 & give him absolute p[] to take !m to himself1 & conv]t !m to 8 own use & advantage3 & n t only1 b ,i give him f>!r p[] to proclaim me p]fidi\s & wick$1 to defame me & make me abom9able to all m51 = :i* reason1 ! laws ( ,sil5ce %all be obs]v$ by me mo/ /rictly4 ,nay f>!r1 9 consid]ation ( ! _m b5efits he has be/[$ on me1 ,i give up my self1 my belov$ wife1 & my *ildr5 to s]ve him 9 all ?+s lawful & hone/1 to g :5 & :]e he pleases1 & to ease 8 lab\rs2 & if he dye fir/1 7:i* ,god av]t7 to be alike s]viceable to 8 :ole ,family1 :i* c>e he also has promis'd to me & m9e3 ,i promise !n1 7if my ,fates grant me life7 t ,i w be to my utmo/1 s]viceable to him s long z he lives3 ,9 witness :]e(1 ,i h h]eto set my h& & seal4 ,giv5 at ,kitz+a1 ! #ae? day ( ,june1 #afeb4 ,te/is1 ,spir5sis ,canonicatus ,qu/or1 ,lo*govi ,horrhemi4 ,*ri/oph]us ,f>nn]us4 ,! second ,obligation4 ,i ,*ri/oph] ,f>nn]1 = ! "t be+ ,canonicate ,qu/or ( ,spire1 ,lo*govia & ,horrheme1 9 ! ,duk$om ( ,wirtemb]g1 to all by :om ^! pres5ts %all be read1 make kn[n1 t ! mo/ excell5t & le>n$ ,mr4 ,john ,rudolph ,glaub] = little or no rew>d1 has communicat$ "s ( 8 secrets to me1 & ) me made a cov5ant aft] ?is mann]1 ,t ,i mu/ oblige my self = :at he ha? already done1 or h]eaft] %all d = me1 to be all my life ?ankful1 n only to him1 b to 8 ,*ildr5 also4 ,b = z mu* z 'tis mo/ c]ta91 ?is life w h an end1 b we "k n ! "t :51 ! fir/ ,obligation is n full & cle> en\gh1 & = t cause ,i b9d my self & promise1 7s help me ,god7 & swe> by ! ,k+ ( ,heav5 :o always be>s witness to ! ,tru?2 & f>!r1 ^u my ,cr$it & ,reputation1 = ! pres]vation :]e( e ,*ri/ian man %\ld be induc'd to keep 8 promise1 if 7:i* t ,god w\ld 9 m]cy av]t1 ,i %all n cease to put up my daily ,pray]s7 ! above nam$ ,mr4 ,glaub] & 8 belov$ wife %all die1 & leave _! ,*ildr5 unm>ri$1 ,i d oblige my self by ?is mo/ solemn ,oa?1 to obs]ve fai?fully1 & z a ,*ri/ian man ought1 ^! foll[+ ?+s3 viz4 ,i w =?) take 8 ,*ildr5 to an inh]itance ) m9e1 & to my utmo/ skill1 in/ruct !m 9 ! secrets ( _! dead ,fa!r1 & %ew !m all ?+s requisite & necess>y1 z fully z to my own ,*ildr52 & t aft] ?is mann]1 ,t :at ev] ( _! ,p>5ts h]itage belongs to !m1 !y %all :olly possess1 & !y %all lawfully dem& x z _! prop] due2 & if any ?+ goes f him1 ,i w r$eem x1 s t my ,*ildr5 %all lay no claim to x3 on ! contr>y1 7= ^? secrets communicat$ to me1 :i* h]eaft] may r$\nd to my pr(it7 ,i make ! a=esaid ,mr4 ,glaub]'s ,*ildr5 ,heirs ) m9e1 t !y may be admitt$ equally to my ,e/ate1 & alike enjoy ! ,goods ( me liv+3 ,b if ,i ,f>nn]1 contr>y to my expectation1 %all dep>t ?is ,_w be=e ,mr4 ,glaub]1 he is b\nd to in/ruct my ,*ildr5 9 8 ,art1 accord+ z !y are qualify$1 only s f>1 z t !reby !y may get _! liv+1 & t !y may n be burd5some to him4 ,he may at 8 pleasure in/ruct him t he %all e/eem mo/ fit 9 "s secret1 ) :i* he %all aft]w>ds tea* 8 ,bre?r5 to get !mselves ma9t5ance4 ,& = ! same cause1 ,i call my little ,son ,alex&]1 & surr5d] him to ,mr4 ,glaub] & 8 s]vice1 s t he may keep him z long z he %all be will+1 & x %all n be 9 my p[] to take him f him accord+ to ! agreem5t we h bo? made ) him3 all :i* ?+s are re/ra9'd to ?is on ei!r side1 ,t if ! ,p>5ts ( ei!r "p die be=e _! ,*ildr5 are provid$ =1 :i* ,god =bid1 & our ,*ildr5 %all be free by ! e>ly dea? ( _! ,p>5ts1 !n ea* %all to 8 utmo/1 provide = 8 own ,*ildr54 ,t all ^! ?+s may be obs]v$ ! m firmly1 ,i affix my ,seal & "n1 & by my own h& writ+1 oblige my self s1 t if at any "t ,i falsify my ^w1 my ,*ildr5 may be call'd to witness my p]jury4 ,giv5 at ,kitz+a ! #aj? ( ,septemb]1 9 ! ye> #afeb4 ,*ri/oph] ,f>nn]4 ,,nb4 ,i did n require ?is obligation ( ,f>nn]1 nei!r w\'d ,i h tak5 x1 b admoni%'d him to be true to ! fir/1 ) :i* ,i 0 cont5t2 = he gave me ?is = no o!r reason1 b to get m out ( me3 ,b1 because ,i _h f\nd out 8 *eats1 & he w\'d n be advis'd = 8 own pr(it1 he at la/ makes m5tion ( ?is new obligation1 9 a c]ta9 epi/le ( 81 ?9k+ !reby ,i 0 oblig'd to a f>!r communication ( my ,art to him1 ?o ,i h (t5 told him1 t ,i valu'd n ?is la/ obligation b w\'d give x him aga93 ,b :5 he refus'd to take x1 ,i cancell'd x1 & kept x by me1 = ?is reason1 t x might be se5 h[ he _h b\nd himself by ?is new ,obligation1 :i* c]ta9ly he w\'d nev] h done1 )\t v good cause4 ,expressions ga!r$ out ( c]ta9 ( ,f>nn]'s ,epi/les s5t to me2 f :i* is evid5t h[ greatly he is behold5 to me4 ,!re=e ,i fai?fully assure y1 t ,i w %ortly leave my ,h\se1 & take a ,j\rney f>!r (f1 to provide = my ,family2 my ,wife too is v will+ to g ) me1 & to be int]e/$ 9 our agreem5ts1 b ,i c't see :at %\'d oblige h] to x1 :5 x c't be effect$ v commodi\sly3 ,yet ,i resolve1 if no?+ extraord9>y h9d] me1 aft] eight daies1 t is1 on ! ?4 day ( ,april1 to dep>t h5ce1 & !n answ] y\r mo/ fri5dly ,lett]s1 toge!r ) my belov$ ,wife1 & all my ,family1 to take "p ) y 9 all y\r ,lab\rs1 & help y ) ! greate/ dilig5ce4 ,b because ,i int5d to be s sudd5ly ) y1 ,i %all write no m at ?is "t4 ,m>* #bf?4 #afec4 ,out ( ano!r ,epi/le1 ,july #ag?4 #afec4 ,i hope y w excuse me1 t ,i did n come to y1 because h9d]$ by my ,wife's fault9ess1 :o tell+ me %e w\'d come ) me1 privily laid ,ob/acles 9 my way2 ?is (f5ce w\'d n de/roy a ,knave3 ,:]e=e ,i aga9 intreat y n to ca/ me (f1 b cont9ue y\r wont$ fav\r to me2 & ,i %all endeav\r 9 my place to give y ample satisfaction2 nei!r %all any ?+ h9d] my spe$y p]=mance ( :at ,i h promis$4 ,out ( ano!r ,epi/le1 ,july #bi?4 #afec4 ,=asmu* !re=e z ,i h by ! wick$ deceit ( my ,wife1 brok5 ! _m ,promises ,i made ( com+ to y1 unless ,i w\'d h tak5 h] wick$ ,amasius or galant1 z ,companion 9 ! ,j\rney2 x has at l5g? pleas$ ,god to take h] away1 & s put me 9 a capacity1 ,wor?y ,sir1 ( s]v+ y )\t ! lea/ imp$im5t1 :]e=e ,i give my self :olly to y\r ,comm&s3 ,& al?o' ,i h be5 p]swad$ by ,p]sons ( pr9cipal ,au?ority to m>ry aga91 ,i w n1 b commit my self to be manag'd by y\r ,c\nsel1 z y 7 my ,fa!r4 ,!re=e1 s9ce we are p>t$1 if my ,fates grant me ,life & ,prosp]ity1 ,i w come to y1 & commit my self to y\r guidance & protection1 ,wor?y ,patron2 = :i* reason ,i %all =be> to write any ?+ at ?is "t ( y\r ,laboratory1 m ?an :at ,i see 9 y\r ,lett]s1 t all ?+s may proce$ ! m regul>ly4 ,:]e=e1 ?\gh ,i h be5 solicit$ by _m1 yet %all reject all z mu* z ,i may commodi\sly1 9 hopes ( ?is1 t :5 ,i h fir/ gott5 y\r cons5t1 ,i may communicate my lab\r to "s1 :]eby ,i may get a good ,sum ( ,money3 ,b ^! ?+s %all be def]r$ till our happy meet+4 ,9 ano!r ,epi/le he sai?2 ,t he 0 confid5t he c\ld f9d out all my ,art by my ,writ+s1 except t ! ,vessels d n alwaies abide ! ,fire1 & t ! ,apo!c>ies refus$ to buy 8 ,m$ic9es1 unless he w\ld tea* !m ! way to prep>e 'em3 ,aga91 he w\ld give me ,fifty ,r4 ,doll]s = ea* mon?1 = my "p1 z may be %ewn f himself2 ^! are 8 words3 ,& if he 0 n oblig'd to me1 :y w\ld he give me ,fifty ,r4 ,doll]s ea* ,mon?8 ,f all :i* 7& mu* m ,i might add1 :i* = brevities sake ,i omit7 x evid5tly appe>s1 t ,f>nn] 0 oblig$ to me1 :i* he w\ld nev] h be51 _h n he receiv'd "s b5efit f me1 :i* r5d]'d him b\nd to me3 ,b if he is oblig'd to me1 :y 0 he s wick$1 z 9 8 ly+ ,epi/les s malap]tly to despise1 & disp>age me & my ,secrets1 :i* he _h f me8 ,h5ce !n e man may p]ceive :at !y ought to judge ( him1 t he has bo? behav'd himself mo/ p]fidi\sly wick$ t[>d me1 & also1 t he has suffici5tly decl>'d himself ! mo/ ungrateful 9 ! ,_w4 ,b t no man may suspect t ,i wre/ any ^w ( ,f>nn]'s1 9 8 obligations giv5 to me1 to 8 disadvantage1 or my own ends1 ,i h tak5 c>e to h 8 own h&-writ+ view'd by ,not>ies & ,witnesses1 :o w atte/1 t :at ,i h pr9t$ is ^w = ^w ! same ) :at ,i h 9 writ+ "u 8 own h&4 ,a ,specification ( ^? ,*ymical ,secrets :i* ,f>nn] le>n'd ( ,glaub]1 & 9 ! trial f\nd true1 & ( ^? :i* yet are f\nd & br\ght to trial2 :]e x mu/ be kn[n1 t ^?1 ( :i* !re is no m5tion made "h1 if ,glaub] %\ld relate !m1 !y w\ld n answ] 8 expectation 9 ,practice1 accord+ to 8 in=mation3 ,also ! ,*>ge :i* he mu/ be at :o w make trial ( ^? ,secrets aft] a "r mann]1 is "h add$4 #a4 ,glaub]'s ,panacea1 = #cj ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,ab\t :i* ^! ?+s are to be consid]$3 ,x is made *iefly ( ,antimony2 to :i*1 accord+ to 8 common way1 ,sulphur is add$2 :i* done1 ano!r ,sep>ation is made1 9 :i*1 f a :ole p\nd ( ,sulphur & ,antimony1 no man %all receive m ?an ?ree ounces ( ! pure/ ,sulphur4 ,!re are inde$ two o!r ,subjects1 :i* produce a gold5 ,sulphur bett] ?an ,antimony2 b ,i h f\nd a way to extract a ?ick & pure ,sulphur f all sorts ( ,metals 7except ,luna & ,sol7 & ,m9]als1 & aft] ,glaub]'s mann] to make ,t9ctures4 ,all ^! ,secrets annex$ w be taught = ! price nam$4 #b4 ,to r$uce ,m9]als & ,metals into ,dross1 aft] ,glaub]'s way1 to r$uce !m to no?+1 & !n )\t ,*>ge to br+ !m to _! own ,species aga91 or to turn !m into fluid ,oil1 or ,p[d]1 or ,t9ctures2 :i* ?+s be> an aff9ity to ^? above3 ,= ,tw5ty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #c4 ,glaub]'s ,alkahe/1 & a way to prep>e x1 p]haps unkn[n to ,glaub]1 & built ^u a m firm f\ndation2 ,fifty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #d4 ,! ,trial ( all sorts ( ,brass1 b n ( e sort at once1 = e "o mu/ h a p>ticul> ,practice4 #e4 ,to make /ore ( ,fl[]s ( ,coral = a little ,co/2 t5 ,r4 ,doll]s4 #f4 ,to make melt$ ,t9 h>d1 t x %all %9e & s\nd l ,silv]2 ,t5 ,r4 ,doll]s4 #g4 ,to make :ite ,vitrifications ^u ,vessels2 = ,t5 ,r4 ,doll]s4 #h4 ,pl5ty ( ,_s ( ,salt4 ,?is is n prep>'d aft] ,glaub]'s way1 & ?\gh ,glaub] 0 s great a ,ly] z to affirm1 t 9 a cle> ,fire fifty p\nd ( ?is ,_s might be prep>$ 9 "o day1 yet he _c produce above "o or two p\nd3 ,:]e=e my inv5tion is mu* bett]1 & my ,_s is pure1 b ,glaub]'s has ,vitriol mix'd 9 x4 ,& ?\gh ,i gave ,glaub] a great ,sum ( ,money to communicate ^! ,secrets to me1 yet ,i h n f\nd any ( !m true1 accord+ to 8 ,in=mation1 b 0 fa91 ) great indu/ry to seek o!r waies ( work+ ^? abov5am$4 ,& = ^? t foll[1 ?\gh !y may seem to be d]iv$ to me f ,glaub]1 yet !y h n succe$$ by 8 ,in=mation1 b ,i 0 =c$ to g ano!r way to "w1 :i* w h>dly be f\nd by ,glaub]4 #i4 ,to prep>e good /ore ( ! ,spirits ( ,vitriol1 ,nitre1 ,salt1 ,aqua =tis1 ,aqua ,regis1 also ,sulphur1 aft] a mann] n yet kn[n1 & :i* w sc>ce be kn[n to ,glaub]2 =ty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #aj4 ,to produce pl5ty ( volatile ,m9]al ,spirits1 :i* ,spirits asc5d ! ,/ill be=e ! ,phlegm2 b ! abov5am$ aft] ! ,phlegm4 ,,nb4 ,^! ,spirits h ! same ta/e t ,_s ( ,w9e ha?1 & evaporate l x1 & are void ( corrod+3 nei!r d ,i d\bt1 b ,i c produce su* ,spirits f ,metals also1 ?\gh 9 metallicks ,i h made no trial yet4 #aa4 ,fl[]s ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 almo/ )\t dim9ution1 comp5di\sly "u a refrig]atory cov]1 :i* ,glaub] nev] saw2 ,t5 ,r4 ,doll]s4 #ab4 ,! ,qu9tess5ce ( all ,vegetables3 ,al?\gh ,glaub]1 9 8 ,tract1 promis$ to br+ t also to light1 yet he nev] p]=m$ x f all ,vegetables1 b only f hot1 :i* give ,oil1 :i* is ( no mom5t2 b t f cold1 to wit1 ,h]bs1 is artificial4 ,?irty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #ac4 ,to give new /r5g? to dead & eag] ,w9es1 & make !m z good z ev]1 or bett]2 ,two ,hundr$ ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,,nb4 ,note "h1 ,t ,i v mu* run aga9/ ,glaub]'s ,tract ( ,v9>y ,secrets2 & if my own ,indu/ry _h n taught me m ?an t1 ,i might inde$1 accord+ to 8 in/ruction1 encrease ! /r5g? ( ,w9e1 b ) an +rateful reli%1 s z ,i c\ld nev] hope to try eag] ,w9es accord+ to ,art4 ,b n[ ,i _c only br+ to maturity all sorts ( ,liquors f bo? sweet & s[re ,grapes1 & o!r sorts ( ,fruits2 & give !m new /r5g? 9 ! ,hog%ead1 b also r5d] !m pallatable to all m54 ,:oev] ha? ta/$ ,glaub]'s ,w9es1 & %all aft]w>ds ta/e m9e1 w easily disc]n a diff]5ce4 #ad4 ,to give any ,w9es :at reli% ,i please4 #ae4 ,to prep>e a burn+ ,_s ( all sorts ( ,bread-,corn 9 abundance1 ) great ease & pr(it1 v mu* l t :i* is made ( ! ,dreggs ( ,w9e1 & su/a9+ all ,trials3 ,!re are already eight p\nds ( x 9 trial1 :e!r !y w be> a ,voyage by ,sea1 or n2 !y are s5t beyond ,sea1 :i* if !y w und]go2 ,two hundr$ ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,,nb4 ,fur!r1 ,i knew h[ to r$uce all burn+ ,spirits into "o =m2 z1 ! ,_s ( ,junip]1 or ,bread-,corn1 l to ,br&y1 or to make _s ( ,w9e l _s ( ,bread-,corn or ,junip]1 s t x %all n be disc]n$ ( :at subject 'tis made4 ,nei!r d ,i d\bt1 b t ,i "k also h[ x comes to pass1 t "s ,liquors c>ry'd beyond ,sea1 are corrupt$3 ,:i* !re=e1 if by ! b5efit ( ?is trial1 ! ,c]ta9ty is made kn[n to me1 a good reason1 & aft] :at mann] x may be help'd1 may be le>n'd ( me = a trifle4 #af4 ,to encrease ! /r5g? ( all sorts ( ,be]1 t !y %all h equal ,virtue ) ,rh5i%-,w9e1 & yet ! ,be] lose no?+ ( its reli%1 b be bo? m pleasant & durable2 = :5 ?us ord]'d1 x w n s soon s[re2 b if x be decay'd1 :i* w happ5 to ,w9e 9 "t1 ! ,v9eg> :i* w arise f x1 w be z good z ,w9e ,v9eg>3 fifty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #ag4 ,to give s[re ,be] its natural sweetness1 & 9 f\rte5 days to make x sell = fre%2 & s1 ?\gh turn'd ?ree or f\r times1 to make x sweet 9 f\rte5 daies "t )\t fail4 #ah4 ,to produce ,v9eg> ( ,bread-,corn1 & su* o!r ?+s1 v l ,w9e-,v9eg> 9 all ?+s )\t fail2 fifty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #ai4 ,to prep>e ,v9eg> ( gre5 woods1 an ,hundr$ measures daily1 toge!r ) ,oil ( ,wood1 )\t ,*>ge2 b if any man w h ?is l o!r ,v9eg>1 x requires rectify+1 :i* w ask "s "t & co/3 ,t5 ,r4 ,doll]s4 #bj4 ,al?\gh ,glaub] deliv]$ 9 a little ,tract1 a way to make ,t>t> ( ! burnt ,lees ( ,w9e1 yet ,i h alwaies committ$ _m ,err\rs1 by foll[+ 8 v ,oral in/ructions1 till be?9k+ my self1 ,i at la/ made x ) fruit1 & pla9ly r$uc$ x to ,cry/als4 ,,nb4 ,:oev] w foll[ ! ,directions ( t ,tract1 may4 #ba4 ,to sep>ate e ,o> ( ,copp] ) pr(it1 & f !nce to produce ,ga94 #bb4 ,( t sort ( ,copp] ,o>1 if by *ance !y h any f !nce1 to sep>ate x ) fruit1 )\t loss ( ! ,copp] & ,lead4 #bc4 ,to sep>ate ,lead f ,te/s & ,cupels1 = small ,co/1 & z little ,lab\r4 #bd4 ,to sep>ate ,gold & ,silv] by melt+4 #be4 ,to build a ,furnace1 9 :i* "o may bo? torrifie1 melt1 & try ,metals 9 ! ,probations ( ,c9]itium2 conta9+ ! small ,trials ( an hundr$ ,crucibles1 or m1 only heat ) ,wood4 #bf4 ,fur!r1 a ,furnace1 9 :i*1 )\t ,bell[s1 "o may try a good quantity by ! ,probations ( ,c9]itium4 ,& ,la/ly1 ,=asmu* z ! less] ,trials h deceiv$ me1 if ,i w5t to "w on a great] quantity1 ,i w tea* :]e9 my *ief skill consi/s4 #a4 ,9 ! less] trial ,i h f\nd1 t ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 z 'tis g5]ally prep>'d1 ,i c make an ,anatomy ( all ,vegetable1 ,animal1 ,m9]al1 & ,metallick ,subjects1 sep>ate _! ?ree ,pr9ciples1 make ! volatile fix'd1 & ! fix'd volatile1 & =ce 'em ?r\gh a ,limbeck4 #b4 ,to =ce ! ,anima & ,salt ( ,gold ?r\gh ! ,limbeck1 & to r$uce x1 well mix'd ) its ,_s & volatile ,salt1 into a potable body l ,vegetable ,ess5ces4 ,b because ,gold may be r$uc$ into su* a sort ( ,ess5ce1 x w n be v h>d to r5d] ! imp]fect ,metals & ,m9]als1 ) _! ,?ree ,pr9ciples1 potable3 & ^! ,pr9ciples are insep>able 9 _! volatility2 :]e=e ,i d\bt n b !y may be fix'd4 #c4 ,fur!rmore1 ,i h f\nd by small trials ! way ( tak+ all ,corrosion f all ,corrosive ,spirits1 by ?is g5]al ,_s1 & ( r$uc+ !m 7by ! help ( ,div9e ,provid5ce7 into sweet ,oils or ,m5/ruums2 :i* if x answ] ! desire 9 l>ge quantities1 7& ,i don't d\bt x7 ,glaub] ) 8 ,alkahe/1 :i* inde$ is n :olly to be despis'd1 mu/ be =c'd to hide3 = ,i h hopes1 t by ! assi/ance ( ,div9e ,provid5ce1 :atsoev] subject ,i %all propose to my self1 ,i c sep>ate & purge its ?ree ,pr9ciples2 la/ly1 jo9 !m1 & s produce a bett] subject & m pure3 ,b 'tis true1 see+ ,i 0 s (t5 deceiv$ 9 ! less] trial1 ,i did n int]pret x z ,tru?1 b ,speculation4 ,h[ev]1 ,i c effect v well :atev] ,i h "h said1 z well 9 ! great z less]4 #d4 ,b =asmu* z s _m excell5t1 z well z new1 ,secrets1 (f] !mselves1 t ,i c't *use b cle>ly "k !m1 & !re=e 'tis impossible t ,i %\ld make all ^? ,secrets abov5am$ pr(itable to my self3 ,& al?\gh ,i am n[ ab\t _m ?+s1 t h]eaft] a great quantity ( !m may be expos'd by me to be sold 9 p\nds & hundr$s2 yet ,i %all n be s envi\s to refuse a ,communication ( !m to any man = ! nam$ ,rew>d2 nor keep f him any k ,i c give him4 ,yet he mu/ "k1 t x is v tr\blesome to in/ruct any man t is altoge!r ignorant & void ( skill 9 ,*ymi/ry2 ,!re=e :oev] w le>n any ( ^! ?+s ( me1 let him ei!r come to me1 or signifie 8 w9d by 8 ,lett]s1 ?us3 ,to ,*ri/oph] ,f>nn]1 ,canonicate ,qu/or ( ,spire1 c4 99 99 99 99 99 ,^! are ! words ( ! p]fidi\s ,f>nn]1 :i* he ha? us$ 9 8 mo/ false & wick$ ,writ+4 ,a ,specification ( ^? ,*ymical ?+s4 ,?is1 good ,read]1 is ! ,beg9n+ or ,preface ( t ,ly+ ,writ+1 9 :i* he ha? expos$ to ,sale ^? ,secrets he _h ( me1 & f\nd good3 ,besides1 he adds1 ,t ^? ,secrets :i* he _h ( me1 :i* d n succe$ accord+ to 8 desire1 are n add$2 b ^? only ^: ,tru? he has f\nd 9 ! trial4 ,n[ we'll op5 ?is ,p$l]'s-,/all1 & look ?r\gh all its p>ts1 to see :at is 9 x4 ,^! words foll[3 #a4 ,glaub]'s ,panacea2 ,ab\t :i* ^! ?+s come to be consid]$4 ,"h ,f>nn] saies my ,panacea1 = ! greate/ "p1 is prep>$ ( ,antimony2 besides1 !re are yet two o!r subjects1 f :i* a pur] ,sulphur may be extract$1 ?an t :i* is drawn f ,antimony3 ,:i* va9 fancies he may v5d1 or :at else he w1 ,i c't h9d] him1 see+ ,i h taught him to extract no?+ b a pure ,m$ic9al ,sulphur f ,antimony1 by ! b5efit ( a s+ul> ,liquor1 :i* ,i call ,alkahe/4 ,he adds also1 ,t he c extract ! same ,sulphur f all sorts ( ,metals & ,m9]als 7except & 7 & aft] ,glaub]'s way conv]t !m into ,t9ctures4 ,i decl>e aga9/ ?is 8 fir/ ,position3 ,f>nn] "h sai?1 ,t ,panacea may be prep>$ f ,antimony = ! mo/ "p1 & promises to communicate x to any man t desires x1 = a c]ta9 price1 to wit1 ?irty ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,b ?\ ha/ se51 g5tle ,read]1 h[ /rongly he b\nd himself1 by 8 ,obligation giv5 to me1 to keep secret ^? ?+s ,i _h taught him1 & communicate !m to no man1 "u ! ,p5alty ( ,disgrace1 & ! =feiture ( all 8 ,goods4 ,i confess inde$1 be+ cajol'd by 8 frequ5t solicitations1 ,i taught him ! way ( prep>+ ! ,panacea1 b f no subject b ,antimony4 ,?is ,panacea ( ,antimony ,f>nn] exposes to sale1 = ?irty ,r4 ,doll]s2 & moreov] has taught t ,prep>ation to _m1 f :5ce great pr(it ha? r$\nd$ to him2 :5 yet ?is 0 n lawful = him to d3 ,b he %all be =c$ e're long to give 8 ,reasons = s do+1 & ,i w "o day see if ,i c h a rem$y = ?is evil4 ,i w n[ only %ew h[ wick$ he has be5 to me3 ,:]e=e ,i am compell$ to expose ^? secrets he _h ( me & e :]e makes common1 to ! view ( ! :ole ,_w1 t no man %all ne$ to give ,money to ,f>nn] = 'em1 or any o!r rew>d1 b may come to ! k ( !m = no?+3 = if t k is divulg'd by ,f>nn]1 :o unju/ly1 by ! publication ( x1 endeav\rs to heap up to himself ,fame & ,ri*es1 ,i may well communicate !m to all m5 fai?fully1 t e man may save 8 money3 ,b because ?is ,panacea is prep>$ by ! b5efit ( a hot & ,sal9e ,liquor1 :i* ,i call ,alkahe/1 !re=e 'tis necess>y t he :o desires ?is ,panacea %\ld fir/ "k ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,liquor x self1 )\t :i* he c effect no?+4 ,inde$ x grieves me1 & ,i am v h>dly br\ght to discov] & divulge to ! ,_w s excell5t a ,m5/ruum1 by :i* s _m r>e ,m$icam5ts may be prep>$2 & ,i _h nev] done x1 _h n ?is p]fidi\s ,f>nn] *ang'd & adult]at$ x & its use 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ! abov5am$ ,panacea ( ,antimony & o!rs1 f ,m9]als1 ,animals1 & ,vegetables1 & by pro/itut+ & communicat+ x to all m54 ,i ?9k him1 inde$1 a ,bo> out ( ! ,=e/1 broke into my ,g>d5 ( ,fl[]s1 t has ) 8 sn\t r\t$ up all ! _m ,fruits1 :i* ) mu* sweat & lab\r ,i h plant$2 b ! de$ w once be rew>d$4 ,n[ foll[s a v %ort ,description ( ! ,prep>ation & use ( t ,liquor1 ne$fully requisite 9 ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al ,m$icam5ts3 ,& ?\gh ,i might tea* ano!r & f> bett] way ( prep>+ x1 yet !re's no necessity = ?r[+ all my ,pe>ls be=e ,sw9e3 ,x is suffici5t1 to my sorr[1 t ,i _c recal ^? :i* ?is unfai?ful ,f>nn] has s5t abroad1 & am =c'd to behold _! de/ruction ) ! greate/ tr\ble4 ,( ! ,prep>ation & ,use ( a c]ta9 secret ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 ) :i* "o may in/itute an ,anatomy ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,metals2 correct !m1 & f !nce prep>e good ,m$icam5ts4 ,( ?is ,m5/ruum ! ,mod]n ,philosoph] ,helmont makes m5tion 9 "s places ( 8 ,writ+s1 & attributes wond]ful ,effects to x1 :i* he exhibits 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ,m$icam5ts1 & gives x ! "n ,alkahe/2 :i* "n ,p>acelsus also rememb]s2 b 9 few words1 x is ! same z if we %\ld say ,alkali e/2 = :5 ! ,lett]s l & i are joyn'd ) a da%1 x produces ! ^w ,alkahe/4 ,b :at mov$ ,helmont to call x ,alkahe/1 we %all n "h dispute3 ,i inde$ believe he did x1 !reby to demon/rate its ,nature & ,ess5ce2 = 9 ,g]man ,alkahe/ is z ,al g> heis1 or ,al zu hees2 b 9 ! ,brabantick ,idiotism1 :i* 0 ! ,"m ,tongue ( ! ,au?or1 x s\nds ,al?ohees1 t is1 v hot1 & s ! "n answ]s to ! ,ess5ce2 = ?is ,liquor is no?+ b a me] fi]y ,wat]1 by ^: imm5se & ,secret heat ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 if !y are put into x a c]ta9 "t1 are =?) purg$1 rip5$1 & made bett]1 s t !y become excell5t & :olesome ,m$icam5ts1 :i* )\t ?is fi]y wat] c\'d n be done4 ,?is ,m5/ruum !n1 is no?+ b an igne\s ,liquor1 prep>$ ( ur9\s ,salts1 :i* is end[$ ) ^? ,virtues :i* are attribut$ to x 9 my ,treatise ( ,fl9ts4 ,an ,admonition4 ,"h x is to be not$1 t ?is ,m5/ruum may be prep>'d ( m ?an "o ,subject2 = ,nature is ,copi\s1 & sets be=e our eyes _m v>i\s ,+r$i5ts1 f :i*1 by ! help ( ,art1 div]s ?+s may be effect$2 z may be evid5c'd 9 ?is admirable ,liquor1 :i* may be made n only ( ! common ,sal t]r1 or ,salt ,pet]1 b also ( ! fix'd ,salt ( all ,vegetables1 & especially ( ,t>t>2 'tis no matt] ( :at ,subject x is prep>$1 = x has /ill ! ,same ,virtues t are ascrib$ to x1 =asmu* z1 if a "r ,prep>ation be made1 ! common ,sal t]r & ! fix'd ,salt ( ,vegetables are ( "o & ! same ,nature & ,ess5ce3 ,= ! g5u9e ,sal t]r1 or ,salt-,petre1 may be made ( ,salt ( ,t>t>2 & ( ,sal t]r1 or ,nitre1 a fix$ ,salt1 l ,salt ( ,t>t>2 ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 ,salt ( ,t>t>2 & ( ,salt ( ,t>t> _s ( ,w9e3 ( ,w9e-,v9eg>1 ,nitre2 & ( ,nitre1 corrosive ,v9eg>4 ,s ^? ,salts p>take ( ei!r nature1 & w be manag'd at pleasure2 nei!r are !y undes]v$ly by ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 call$ ,h]maphroditick ,salts4 ,:]e=e x is n = any "o to be (f5d$ at its base orig9al1 & accord+ly und]value x2 'tis no matt] :]e9 ! good consi/s1 'tis suffici5t to say x is good1 & may be conv]t$ to good uses3 ,good ?+s ought to be s mu* ! m e/eem'd1 by h[ mu* ! m mean & base _! orig9al may h be51 = ,nature & true ,art use bo? base & abject ?+s 9 _! ,works1 & nev]!less1 _! desires are accompli%$3 ,b on ! contr>y1 ! va9 reason ( ,man 9 8 lab\r aims at no?+ b ,sublimity & speci\s ,notions1 & !re=e br+s no?+ to a good end1 b de/itute ( a happy success1 f9i%es 8 fruitless lab\rs ) great damage4 ,to conclude !n1 take ?is advice2 ,be n (f5d$ at ?is wond]ful ,liquor1 because ( its mean orig9al1 b let ! ,"w praise ! ,"w-man4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,prep>ation4 ,if any man w prep>e ?is ,m5/ruum ( ,salt-,petre1 he mu/ extract & coagulate t ,salt f ! e>? ) common wat]1 & add+ coals or "s o!r vegetable ,sulphur1 fix or calc9e x s long1 till x be resolv'd 9 ! ,air into a fi]y liquor1 !n ! prep>ation is f9i%$4 ,b because t sort ( e>?1 f :i* ?is salt is extract$1 _c be f\nd e :]e1 9 its /ead1 y may take ,nitre well cleans'd1 :i* mu/ be melt$ 9 a ,crucible1 ^u :i* y mu/ ca/ a small quantity ( coals & t s long1 till ! coals ^u ! fl[+ ,nitre w take fire no m1 b rema9 dead ^u x1 = !n y\r ,nitre is fix'd & prep>'d1 s z f x1 ?is s admirable wat] may be made1 :i* is made aft] ?is mann]2 ,:ile ! fix'd ,nitre fl[s yet 9 ! ,crucibele1 p\r x into a brass mort> t 9 t x may cool1 !n beat x to p[d]1 & spread x on a ,glass table plac'd 9 ! ,cell>1 or "s o!r moi/ place1 t !re x may fl[2 s y h t fi]y wat] :i* is end[$ ) s _m wond]ful virtues 9 ! prep>ation ( m$icam5ts ( vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 ( :i* ,i made m5tion be=e4 ,b if y w\'d make su* a liquor ( ,t>t>1 :i* w be be/ = prep>ation ( ,m$icam5ts ( vegetables & ,animals1 !n y mu/ br+ common ,t>t> made pure by ,calc9ation1 ,filtration1 ,solution & ,coagulation1 & by fl9ts purg'd f all impurity1 into a fair & bright ,salt1 mix+ six or eight p>ts ( ! pure/ ,t>t> ) "o "p ( fl9ts well pulv]at$1 :i* mixture y mu/ melt 9 a cov]'d ,crucible1 & p\r x into a brass ,mort> to cool3 ,?is bright & :ite fi]y mass y mu/ r$uce into p[d] & put x into a ,glass body1 & p\r+ ra9 wat] !reon1 boil x ^u hot ,a%es1 = !n ! ra9 wat] w dissolve ! ,t>t> only1 & leave ! ,fl9ts at ! bottom1 l a ,mucilag9\s matt] :i* draws to x self all ! impurity ( ! ,t>t>1 :i* be=e1 by ! common solution & filtration c\'d n be tak5 away1 & s keeps x1 t ! ,salt ( ,t>t>1 is by ?is means fre$ & purg'd f all impurity3 !n y mu/ filtrate ?is solution1 & draw ! wat] f x by a limbeck1 t s t ,*ry/all9e fi]y liquor may rema9 9 ! ,glass3 ,& ?is is t prep>ation by :i* vegetables & animals are r$uc$ into ! be/ m$icam5ts2 b to prep>e metallick ,m$icam5ts1 & especially = ! mak+ !m bett]1 liquor ( ,t>t> is n to be add$1 b only liquor ( ! ,salt ( fix'd ,nitre1 :i* is n prep>$ by coals1 b by ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 & t aft] ?is mann]2 ,put ?ree p>ts ( clean & pulv]at$ ,nitre to "o "p ( ,regulus ,m>tis1 put ?is mixture into a ,glass wa%'d clean1 & by a prud5t increase ( fire1 make x boil a little 9 a ,fixatory ,furnace1 & 9 ?is degree ( fire1 leave x five or six h\rs1 !n take x out t x may cool1 !n v f9ely pulv]ize x1 & p\r ^u x ra9 wat]1 & ! ,nitre1 :i* by ! ,regulus ( ,antimony comes out fix'd1 wa% out2 & la/ly ab/ract ! wat]1 s y w produce a fi]y liquor fit = use 9 metallick op]ations4 ,,nb4 ,?is fixation may be z well made 9 cov]'d ,crucibles1 z 9 ,glasses1 & is good en\gh1 only ! managem5t ( ! fire mu/ be obs]v$1 nei!r let ! heat f ! beg9+ be too int5se1 lea/ y\r ,nitre evaporate be=e x be br\ght to a fixation1 b keep a g5tle fire1 & x w effect ! fixation 9 conjunction ) ! ,antimony4 ,! ,praxis4 ,h[ by ! m$iation ( ?is liquor ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als may be conv]t$ into good ,m$icam5ts4 ,take an h]b1 root1 or se$1 beat x v small 9 a /one ,mort>1 !n put x into a glass1 & p\r ^u x s mu* ( ?is fi]y ,m5/ruum1 z t ! h]b may be suffici5tly imbru$ 9 x1 aft]w>ds set x ^u s& "s days1 or boil x1 t ( ! h]b & ,m5/ruum may be made a ?ick liquor1 :i* done put to x z mu* _s ( ,w9e1 well dephlegmat$1 z !re 0 ( ,alkahe/ick ,liquor1 & well mix !m1 9 a small heat1 le/ ! _s ( ,w9e evaporate2 s long dige/ x1 till ! sep>ation %all be made1 & y\r ,alkahe/1 ) ! fces1 w g to ! bottom1 b ! _s ( ,w9e1 ) ! ,ess5ce & ,virtue ( ! ,h]b1 w /ay at ! top1 :i* aft]w>d1 ?\gh nev] s mu* /irr'd1 w n mix1 b ea* rema9s /ill 9 8 own place3 p\r all t :ole matt] into a wide-m\?'d ,glass1 & !re let x settle2 !n sep>ate ! ,m$ic9e :i* ! _s ( ,w9e has extract$ f ! ,h]b1 ) a g5tle incl9ation f ! ,alkahe/ick ,liquor1 :i* reta9s ) x self ! fces ( ! ,h]b1 s y w h ! ,virtue & ,ess5ce well correct$ & p]fectly rip5'd 9 ! _s ( ,w9e1 :i* ab/ract f ! ,ess5ce ( ! h]b 9 a ,ba?1 & ! ,m$ic9e :i* rema9s l a r$ juice1 & end[$ ) great ,virtues1 keep & use x z x is orda9'd by ,god & ,nature4 ,b ! ,alkahe/ick ,liquor1 mix$ ) ! fces ( ! ,h]b1 ,calc9e 9 an e>!n ,vessel1 t all ! reli% & sc5t ( ! ,h]b1 :i* rema9s 9 x1 may be exhal'd f x1 & aft]w>ds dissolve x 9 ,wat]1 & filtrate x1 & draw x to a fi]y ,liquor1 s x w be z good z x 0 be=e1 & y may put x to ! same uses z (t5 z y please4 ,animals are to be bruis$ aft] ! same mann] 9 a ,/one ,mort>1 & ) ! ,alkahe/ick ,liquor dige/$1 & by _s ( ,w9e sep>at$1 & 9 ,vegetables ! lab\r is ! same4 ,b ,metals 9 _! prop] ,corrosive ,m5/ruums mu/ be dissolv'd precipitat$1 wa%'d1 edulcorat'd1 exsiccat$1 & !n la/ly ) ! ,alkahe/ick liquor p\r$ on1 dige/$1 dissolv$1 & ) _s ( w9e sep>at$ & r$uc'd into a potability4 ,b ,m9]als :i* may be pulv]iz'd ne$ n be dissolv'd & br\ght to a calx1 b 'tis suffici5t1 t aft] pulv]isation ) ! ,alkahe/ick liquor p\r$ on1 !y be dige/$1 & by _s ( w9e sep>at$4 ,nev]!less1 y may also at y\r pleasure r5d] metals brittle & frangible1 viz4 ,by ! help ( ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 s t !y may be pulv]iz'd1 !n p\r+ y\r ,m5/ruum ^u !m1 dissolve1 dige/ & conv]t !m into ,m$ic9e3 ,:i* me?od is c]ta9ly good2 ,y may also proce$ ano!r way ) metals prep>'d by ,antimony1 viz4 ,mix !m ) ?ree p>ts ( pure ,nitre1 & 9 a ,glass or e>!n vessel1 by ! dry way dissolve1 dige/1 fix1 & by _s ( w9e prep>e into ,m$ic9e1 :i* also w be good1 = x is m pr(itable to op]ate by ! dry ?an by ! moi/ way1 z x is cu/om>y to be done 9 vegetables & ,animals4 ,& ?is is ! %orte/ me?od ( r$uc+ ,animals1 ,vegetables & ,m9]als by ! ,alkahe/ick liquor to ! be/ ,m$icam5ts4 ,b h[ imp]fect metals or ,m9]als1 :i* o!rwise 9 a ,cupel or ,c9]itium trial1 leave no gold or silv] beh9d !m1 are to be br\ght to maturity & fix'd1 t aft]w>ds 9 ! ,c9]iti\s trial1 !y may give a p]fect gold & silv] is done ano!r way1 ^: process is ?is3 ,m+le & melt s mu* 7,regulus7 ( ,antimony ) ! imp]fect metals or m9]als z may r5d] !m friable1 t !y may be pulv]iz'd1 ) ^! mix ?ree p>ts ( ! pure/ ,nitre1 & ?is mixture close /opt up1 put ^u a fire 9 glass or e>!n vessels to fix = "s h\rs1 aft]w>ds take x (f1 & z !y are melt$ p\r !m out1 t !y may give ! regulus :i* is to be tak5 away1 & ) lead put into a ,cupel & r$uc'd to dross1 !n t gold & silv] :i* ! imp]fect metal or ,m9]al got 9 ! fixation1 /ays 9 ! ,cupel :i* may be exam9$ by ! less] weights ( probation1 :5ce x w appe> h[ great a fixation s little "t w produce4 ,?is is ! pl5>y & fundam5tal in/ruction ( ! use ( ,t>t> purg'd by fl9ts1 to extract ! ess5ce ( vegetables & animals & ( ,nitre fix'd by coals & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 :i* begets a p5etrat+1 correct+1 bett]+ or rip5+ & purify+ fi]y1 b n corrosive1 virtue1 :i* goes beyond all ?+s1 p5etrates & corrects z above writt51 ,i h attribut$ to x4 ,b lea/ ! ignorant ( natural ?+s %\ld e/eem & proclaim ?is a corrosive liquor1 we w prev5t !m1 & %all endeav\r to demon/rate1 t ?is liquor is no way a corrosive1 b an enemy to & de/roy] ( all corrosives4 ,l loves its l1 ) x is m+l'd1 & immutably /ays ) x1 z may be se5 9 _s ( ,salt1 ,vitriol1 ,alum1 ,nitre1 ,v9eg> & o!r corrosive spirits :5 !y are mix$4 ,b unlike ?+s if !y are jo9'd1 are contr>y to !mselves1 & fight aga9/ ea* o!r1 & =cibly )/& "o ano!r s long1 till ! /rong o'er comes ! weak & kills & de/roys x or produce? ano!r sub/ance f x3 t may be se5 if ?is fi]y liquor ( ,t>t> or ,nitre be mix'd ) a corrosive ,_s1 = x c n consi/ ) x1 because contr>y to x1 !n :i* ( ^! is ! /rong]1 de/roys ! weak] & takes its nature to x self4 ,& ?is diff]5ce arises f ! unlik5ess ( ! nature ( ei!r liquor1 = "o corrosive does n de/roy ano!r1 z also "o fix'd ur9\s liquor does n de/roy ano!r ur9\s liquor2 because "o contr>y fights aga9/ ano!r contr>y1 b n aga9/ 8 l1 s 'tis true1 z h5ce may be fully demon/rat$1 t ?is fix'd liquor ( ,t>t> or ,nitre is n corrosive1 b only a fi]y wat] & a p]petual enemy to all corrosives1 & bo? kills & takes away _! corrosive faculty f !m4 ,b "s w say t ! corrosive ,spirits ( ,salt1 ,alum1 ,nitre1 ,vitriol & su* l are fi]y wat]s3 ,i confess x1 b yet ) ?is di/9ction1 ^? ,spirits are inde$ hot wat]s1 b n vivify+1 b r cold & kill+ fi]y wat]s1 :i* no way rip51 purge or correct ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,metals1 b de/roy & kill all ?+s !y are mix'd )4 ,b ! fix'd liquor ( ,nitre or ,t>t> is contr>y1 & rip5s1 purifies & br+s to p]fection all x is mix'd )1 :i* is impossible to all corrosives1 :5ce x is z cle> z ! ,sun1 t x is no de/roy+ corrosive1 b a correct+ fire4 ,n[ foll[s ano!r ,clause ( ,f>nn]'s ,epi/le4 #b4 ,all ,m9]al's & ,metals4 ,i mu* wond] t ,f>nn] 0 n afraid to (f] ?is process to o!rs at a price1 :i* is pla9ly & cle>ly describ$ 9 _m places ( my ,books3 & is done only by ,nitre1 by :i* sulphur\s metals 7b n all metals & m9]als1 z he va9ly boa/e?7 are r$uc'd to dross1 f :i* by _s ( w9e1 a metallick t9cture may be extract$1 z we h %ewn above 9 ! tract ( ! ,alkahe/3 t dross is truly fi]y1 & !re=e easily attracts air1 & is turn'd into oil1 ( :i* ,i h l>gely treat$ 9 ! second & f\r? p>ts ( 7,furn47 & 9 ! m9]al "w especially 9 ! explication ( ! wond] ( ! _w1 z also 9 my ,h]metic ,colloquies4 #c4 ,glaub]'s ,alkahe/4 ,9 ?is ,p>agraph ,f>nn] op5ly betrays 8 vanity1 bragg+1 & helli% calumny1 9 repreh5d+ ! indu/ry & lab\r ( good m51 & boa/e? ( a m firm f\ndation ?an p]haps ,i "k (2 :5ce x w appe> to any man ( ,und]/&+1 :at ?is mo/ ungrateful ( m5 w\ld be at1 namely1 :i* is ! only ?+ he c d1 he w\ld d :at he c\ld to br+ ^? ,secrets ,i intru/$ him ) into contempt ) all m51 & introduce 8 own fooli% trifles4 ,fir/1 he saies1 ,glaub]'s ,alkahe/1 & pres5tly subjo9s ano!r & bett] f\ndation or way ( prep>+ x3 :i* if he po9ts at any ?+ b my ,alkahe/1 :y !n does n he =be> m5tion+ & contemn+ my ,alkahe/8 = he does contemn x1 & endeav\rs to prove1 t t way or fundam5tal is unkn[n to me4 ,n[ he exposes x to sale at fifty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #d4 ,! ,trial ( all sorts ( ,co9s4 ',tis true1 ,f>nn] did n m5tion ?is z a v5dible1 = x is n wor? pur*as+ ) ,money ( him3 = ! common way ( try+ money has be5 %ewn n only by _m prov]s ( ,metals1 z ,laz>us ,er*]1 ,george ,agricola1 & _m o!rs1 b ,i my self also 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s1 & especially 9 my explication ( ! ,wond] ( ! ,_w1 h fully & exactly taught x1 :i* ,f>nn] c nev] be able to m5d nor imitate4 #e4 ,fl[]s ( ,coral4 ,y mu/ "k :at belongs to ?is ,process t ,f>nn] did n le>n ?is ,prep>ation ( me1 b ( ano!r man1 :i* pleases him extreamly1 ?\gh 'tis ( no mom5t4 ,b he mo/ unwor?ily calls !m ,coral ,fl[]s1 :i* he exposes to sale at t5 ,r4 ,doll]s1 see+ !y are n ,fl[]s1 b r to be call$ a ,cremor2 = :5 9 a v hot fire !y are r$uc$ into a :ite ,calx1 f ?is ,calx1 by ! help ( ,wat]1 is drawn a ,cream aft] ?is mann]3 ,! calc9'd ,corals are put into common ,wat]1 & left 9 ! ,wat] a :ole night1 !n 9 ! top w appe> a little sk91 z is usual 9 ,calx viva1 :i* mu/ be tak5 (f to dry4 ,la/ly1 :ile t is do+1 ano!r little sk9 appe>s1 :i* is also to be tak5 (f1 & t s (t51 till ! ,wat] w give no m4 ,i "k also1 t ?is ,p[d] is held up by "s ,apo!c>ies z a c]ta9 s+ul> ,secret1 7b t inde$ exce$e? x7 :i* is prep>'d ( ,calx viva1 :i* ,i h also %ewn to "s t h attribut$ great ?+s to ?is ,p[d]1 :o1 ! ,exp]im5t be+ made1 see+ me produce true ?+s1 ,:at ne$ is !re1 said !y1 to burn preci\s ,corals1 :5 common ,*alk 7or ,calx viva7 w give ! same ?+ z ,corals1 & !y prep>'d no m ,p[d] ( ,corals1 b ( ,calx viva4 ,!re=e ?is does n des]ve to be call$ a ,secret4 ,,nb4 ,t ,corals1 ,pe>ls1 ,pe>l-%ells1 & ,tortoise-%ells1 z well ^? t are 9 ! ,sea1 z ^? t are 9 ,runn+ ,riv]s1 if !y are burnt toge!r1 are br\ght into a true & natural ,lime1 l t :i* is made ( burnt ,/ones1 ne$s no probation4 ,he t w n believe me1 let him g to ,holl&1 & o!r ,sea-,ports1 & he %all see t ! m5 ( ^? ,c\ntries d n use ,lime made ( ,/ones1 :i* are want+ 9 ^? places to build ,walls1 b t :i* is made ( burnt ,%ells1 :i* ! ,sea 9 great abundance ca/s ^u ! %ore2 :i* yet1 is n s good z t :i* is made ( ,/ones1 :i* "s ,lov]s ( ,curiosity h also br\ght !m f ,g]many4 #f4 ,to make melt$ ,t9 h>d4 ,& ?is ,p>agraph1 by "r1 ought to h be5 omitt$1 = x is n wor? ,t5 ,r4 ,doll]s1 requir+ no ,art 9 ! mak+ x2 & ,i my self taught x _m ye>s s9ce1 z well 9 ! ,fir/ "p ( ! ,m9]al ,"w1 z 9 ! ,f\r? "p ( my ,furnaces2 & x is made by ,regulus ( ,antimony1 ( :i* "o "p is mix'd ) #ab p>ts ( melt$ ,t91 & no m1 = o!rwise ! ,t9 w\ld be made brittle1 & r5d]$ unuseful2 r if "o "p ( ,regulus is m+l$ ) tw5ty p>ts ( melt$ ,t91 x w come out h>d en\gh4 ,& f>!r1 x may z well & rightly be made ( ,z9k1 z by ,regulus ( ,antimony1 & ne$+ no great matt] ( ,lab\r1 melts soon] ?an ,regulus ( ,antimony4 #g4 ,:ite ,vitrifications4 ,^! ,vitrifications also1 :i* he exposes to sale at ,t5 ,r4 ,doll]s1 are ( no mom5t1 = !y are prep>'d ( ,glass ( ,lead1 ,t9-,a%es1 & ,fl9ts1 & ,wood-a%es4 ,9 ,holl& ?is ,prep>ation is v common3 :e!r ,f>nn] is excell5t at x or no1 ,i mu* d\bt2 ,h[ !n %all he tea* o!rs8 ,& if he does excel1 :o w be ! bett] = x8 ,= no man /udies ^! ,curiosities1 or s mu* z looks aft] !m1 or covets !m4 ,b al?\gh ,glaub]1 c4 ,"h ,f>nn] aga9 vomits at me a mighty heap ( 8 inf]nal ,lyes1 :i* are z noisome z any dead ,c>cass1 z if he int5d$ to infect me ) _! v5om2 b ^! /ories d n at all agree ) 8 o!r2 = "h he saies1 ,al?\gh he _h ) a great ,sum ( ,money pur*as$ c]ta9 ,secrets ( ,glaub]1 yet he _h made no ,exam5 ( !m1 b he 0 =c'd to conv]t !m to o!r uses4 ,9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 ,calumni\s ,pap]1 he ?us writes3 ,a ,specification ( ^? ,*emical ,secrets :i* ! "u-writt5 ,f>nn] le>n'd ( ,glaub]1 & 9 ! ,trial f\nd ,true4 ,"h any imp>tial man may see :at to judge ( ?is d\ble3,tongu'd ,mon/]4 ,"h he d5ies :at be=e he confess'd2 he bo? calls !m ,glaub]'s ,secrets1 & "h affirms1 t !y nev] succe$$ to 8 purpose3 :i* if true1 ,:y does he prefix my ,"n to !m1 if he nev] made trial ( !m8 ,b if !y h succe$$1 & 9 ! trial he has f\nd 'em true1 z he above confesses1 ,:y does he "h d5y x8 ,c ! same ?+ be ,true 9 "o place1 & ,false 9 ano!r8 ,c]ta9ly ,i c refute su* horrid ,lyes no way bett] ?an by 8 own words4 ,= if ,i %\ld say1 ,see "h1 !re1 or 9 t place ?\ lye/1 he w\ld n c>e1 b answ]1 ,he did n lye at all1 b spake ! tru?2 & ,i might repres5t a ,conte/ betwe5 two scold+ ,wom51 "o :]e( call+ ! o!r ,:ore1 & ! o!r ?r[+ back ^u h] ! same ?+s2 b ?is w d no?+2 :]e=e ,i %all take ano!r me?od4 ,9 ! fir/ ,obligation he gave me1 he expresly saies1 ,t ,i _h communicat$1 demon/rat$1 & %ewn him "s ,secrets3 ,b if !y 7 n = 8 use1 :y did he give me a valid ,obligation1 to keep ^? secrets f ! publick8 ,n b5t to ^! ?+s1 ,:y did he 9 all 8 ,lett]s 7:i* he s5t me1 & :i* are kept safe to confirm :at ,i say7 confess1 & pr(ess1 t he1 8 ,wife & ,*ildr51 7 b\nd to me1 & t he w\'d come to me1 t ) 8 he might s]ve me all my ,life4 ,if none ( my secrets h succe$$ to him1 ,:y did he give me long s9ce a new ,obligation to be grateful to me8 z ,i h demon/rat$ f 8 obligations & extracts out ( 8 ,epi/les4 ,,nb4 ,:at6 ,c\'d he n make trial ( ^? ?+s he _h ( me1 9 eighte5 ,mon?s "t8 ,b if ! trial has prov'd ! tru? ( ^? ?+s1 & he has b\nd himself to me by a new ,obligation2 ,:y !n does he d>e to say1 ,t none ( ^? ?+s :i* ,i communicat$ to him1 prov'd successful8 ,:y two ye>s aft]8 ,n[ he is ali5at$ f me1 & hav+ brok5 8 ,promises ( com+ to me1 & work+ ) me 9 my ,laboratory1 7be+ m>ri$ aga97 is an ,excuse = 8 abs5t+ himself1 yet he asks me to communicate to him m secrets1 & !n he'll come4 ,,nb4 ,b if ! fir/ secrets h n /ood ! ,te/1 :y does he desire m ( me8 ,= he might "k ov] & ov] 9 two ye>s "t1 :e!r my ,writ+s w\'d conduce to him or n4 ,9 "o ,epi/le1 9 :i* he boa/s ( kill+ a man1 he writes ?us3 ,:]e=e ,i aga9 & aga9 intreat y n to ca/ me (f1 b d to me accord+ to y\r wont$ ,fav\r4 ,i w on all occasions1 z ,i h promis$1 9 my place1 satisfie y2 nei!r w ,i cause t any ?+ %\ld !re9 be desir'd2 = :i* reason also ,i w effect x bo? bett] & soon]4 ,f ^! & ! l words1 :i* 9 two ,epi/les he u'd to me1 ,i c\ld collect no?+ ( ,fraud1 & p]haps at t "t he meant none4 ,b :5 he _h kill'd t ,man1 & m>ri$ ano!r ,wife1 all 8 ,promises & ,obligations 7 to no purpose4 ,& f t v "t1 all 8 endeav\rs h t5d$ only to d me :at hurt he c\ld1 & he daily hates me m & m2 :i* at la/ appe>s m publick 9 ^! 8 ly+ ,calumnies4 ,inde$1 ,i am apt to ?9k ! ,devil & t ,murd] _h possess$ 8 ,he>t4 ,,nb4 ,= 8 ,epi/le to me witnesse?1 t = f\rte5 daies toge!r he _h s\ght occasion h[ he might cat* t man ) 8 ,wife1 & bloodily rev5ge himself ^u him2 ,i suppose1 by ! in/igation ( ,satan1 :]eby bo? ! ,man 0 kill'd 9 8 ,s9s1 & ! ,woman ) _m w\nds compell'd to a lewd k9d ( ,life2 ( bo? :i* ,crimes ,f>nn] is yet guilty 9 8 own ,consci5ce1 & 7unless a spe$y ,rep5tance foll[ on 8 "p7 he w nev] be fre$ f !m4 ,b if 9 a sudd5 passion he _h done x by *ance1 he might m]it "s excuse4 ,b to endeav\r x f\rte5 daies toge!r1 is no?+ b a ,devili% ,rev5ge & ,cruelty1 :i* c by no means be excus'd 9 a ,*ri/ian1 ?\gh he d x nev] s secretly4 ,b besides1 he uses evil ,arts2 = he drew my ,s]vant to him by ,flatt]y1 & receiv'd him into 8 intimate fri5d%ip1 not)/&+ he knew ,i turn'd him away = 8 infidelity4 ,:at he writes1 t he b\ght 8 ,secrets ( me at a great price1 is a pure falsity4 ,inde$ he =c'd a small ,rew>d ^u me1 half ( :i* ,i gave him back aga91 & :at ,i kept he got ov] & ov] by communicat+ my ,secrets to o!r m51 s t he has fully receiv'd :at he gave me2 & by ?is 8 communicat+ to o!rs1 7:i* 0 done unkn[n to me7 he broke 8 ,promise2 :i* nev]!less = ,peace sake ,i pass$ by4 ,:]e=e1 if he w confess ! ,tru?1 ,i am sure he c nev] say t he b\ght all ^? ,secrets ,i intru/$ him )1 at s great a price4 ,hi!rto we may believe h[ mu* ,money has come to him2 = s9ce he has s5t abroad 8 in/itory ,lett]s five mon?s ago1 7nay1 z ,i am told1 two ye>s ago7 be=e ,i c\ld "k x3 he c\ld n *use b get money by x1 :5 =?) he ) my p]fidi\s ,s]vant proce$$ to t insol5ce1 z 9 a knit ,society ) "s ( ,frank=d1 he caus$ 8 ,calumnies to be e :]e spread1 & s5t abroad1 n only ?r\gh\t upp] ,g]many & ,belgia1 b also into ,france1 & o!r ,=eign ,c\ntries1 to get ,money4 ,yet1 accord+ to my hopes1 ?is in/itory ,w>e-h\se 7by ! ,grace ( ,,god7 w soon fall4 #h4 ,pl5ty ( ,_s ( ,salt4 ,9 ?is ,p>agraph also he goes on aft] 8 mann] to disgrace me1 accus+ me ( ,lyes1 z if x 0 false1 & impossible to prep>e fifty p\nd ( ,_s ( ,salt 9 "o ,furnace1 & 9 "o day2 & adds1 t ?is ,_s is n s good z 81 = ,e man = himself3 b ?is is done by add+ ,vitriol4 ,:i* ,vitriol does n hurt ! ,_s ( ,salt1 z is demon/rat$ 9 _m places ( ! ,fir/ ,"p ( my ,furnaces2 & he d5ies t fifty p\nd or above may be prep>'d 9 "o day 9 my ,furnaces1 :5 yet x may be done commodi\sly en\gh1 & ne$s no f>!r pro(4 ,f all :i* a wise man may easily judge h[ good a ,*ri/ian ,f>nn] is1 ^: m\? utt]e? no?+ b wick$ness1 contempt1 & cont5tion1 & except my inw>d faculties fail me1 ! envy ( 8 he>t1 8 hatr$1 lyes1 & inf]nal calumnies1 %all be display'd4 ,:at is 8 _s ( ,salt to me1 or m9e to him8 ,let him prep>e x aft] 8 way1 & ,i w d x my way1 :5 ne$ requires3 ,:]e=e does he endeav\r to defile my ?+s ) 81 s9ce !y _c be des]v$ly repreh5d$ by any man1 mu* less by him4 #i4 ,spirits ( ,vitriol1 ,nitre1 ,salt1 ,aqua =tis1 ,aqua ,regia1 9 pl5ty2 also ,sulphur2 at ,=ty ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,9 ?is place may be se5 ! inhumane & devili% nature ( ?is wick$ fell[2 = he sc>ce utt]s ?ree words b he proce$s to my disp>agem5t4 ,b :at ha? ,glaub] to d ) 8 spirits1 = he does n use !m8 & if he does ne$ !m1 he c make !m )\t him4 ,:at does he c>e1 if y c prep>e !m aft] a bett] way ?an he1 :i* yet nev] c be8 ,:atev] ,glaub] has writ ( ^! ?+s is wor? ! read+2 & he c def5d bo? himself & x1 nei!r c y or y\rs spot 8 fame1 :i* is s well kn[n to ! ,_w4 #aj4 ,m9]al ,spirits3 = tw5ty ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,"h ,f>nn] v5tures to promise a way ( prep>+ volatile spirits1 :i* is eight ye>s s9ce fully describ$ by ,glaub]1 9 ! second "p ( 8 ,furnaces1 :i!r ,i ref]r ! ,read]4 #aa4 ,fl[]s ( ,m9]als & ,metals2 = ,tw5ty ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,b if any man w explore ano!r man's nature1 let him p]mit him to speak1 & he %all easily "k :at temp] he's (2 b especially t1 ( all ?+s1 may easily be disc]n'd 9 a drunk5 or angry man1 :o c v h>dly conceal 8 int]nal blemi%es4 ,9 l mann] we may see by ,f>nn] t he endeav\rs to hide 8 ly+ ,proce$+s 9 my "n4 ,:at if ,i _h se5 8 way ( prep>+ metallick fl[]s1 :at pr(it or loss %\ld ,i su/a9 by x8 ,he glories ( ^? ?+s :i* m]it no praise4 ,he promises to make metallick ,fl[]s "u a frixatory ,cov]1 :5 yet ,fl[]s c't be made "u x1 = !y are n ,fl[]s :5 ! metals are burnt "u a frixatory ,cov]1 into a ,calx1 or r$uc'd to a%es1 !re is1 & s rema9s a heavy ,calx3 b ! ,fl[]s ( metals %\'d be br\ght to a v light sort ( ,fl[]s by ,sublimation2 z is describ'd at l>ge 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,f>nn] inde$1 ) 8 ,%op1 leav+ 8 fil?y knife1 %\ld r h gone to ! ,*ymical ,s*ool a little1 ?an 7be+ ignorant ( ,*ymical t]ms7 sold 8 heavy ,calxes or ,metals to o!r m5 = light ,fl[]s1 & despis$ ,glaub]'s way ( prep>+ ,fl[]s1 :i* yet has be5 repreh5d$ by no man4 ,^! 8 ,fl[]s1 ) 8 ,coral ,fl[]s1 are c\rse ,meal1 :i* don't des]ve ! "n ( ,fl[]s1 b ,cream4 ,inde$1 if ,f>nn] _h n s vehem5tly inveigh$ aga9/ me1 ,i _h n display'd him ?us1 nor deign'd 8 va9 ,proce$+s "o ^w ( answ]4 ,yet 'tis no matt]1 ?\gh good m5 are sometimes 9 ?is life b>k'd at1 & provok'd by mad ,dogs1 s9ce x (t5 happ5s t by ?is means excell5t ?+s are made publick1 :i* o!rwise w\ld lie secret4 #ab4 ,! ,qu9tess5ce4 ,"h y may see1 c&id ,read]1 t wick$ ,f>nn]'s endeav\rs t5d to di/urb ! quiet ( all good m51 & de/roy my well-gr\nd$ & yet irrefutable ,writ+s by 8 fooli% ,op9ions1 :i* he %all nev] be able to d1 no m ?an a little ,:elp is able to attack an arm$ man1 :om by 8 b>k+ he _c hurt4 ,my ,tract :i* ,i writ ( ! ,ess5ce ( ,vegetables1 & pr9t$ at ,norimb]g1 "u ! ,title ( ,! ,fir/ ,"p ( ! ,spagyrick ,ph>macopa2 nei!r ,f>nn]1 nor any man else1 c\ld reject or contemn2 b t little ,tract w def5d x self4 ,i h made publick _m & excell5t inv5tions1 b no man c %ew "o place :]e9 ,i repreh5d$ & br\ght into contempt o!r m5s ,works1 z ?is ,f>nn] does4 ,if he w\ld act z a good man ought1 & _h any ?+ aga9/ me1 he %\ld speak x to my face1 & n abuse me s wick$ly beh9d my back4 #ac4 ,all acid ,w9es4 ,x tr\bles me ,inde$1 t ,i communicat$ ?is excell5t secret ( encreas+ ! ,virtue ( acid ,w9es1 & mak+ !m bett]1 to ,f>nn]4 ,:at he writes1 t he f\nd out ^? ?+s1 is a pure ,lye1 :i* he _h ( me2 :5 nev]!less he is n afraid to tell s impud5t a ,lye1 z t he _h f\nd out a bett] f\ndation ( t ,secret1 :i* is mo/ notori\sly false2 = nei!r he nor any o!r man1 nor ,i my self1 c f9d any ?+ bett] ?an ! pure ,ess5ce ( ,w9e1 conduc+ to t ,"w2 :i* ,ess5ce ( ,w9e1 by ! /r5g? ( its innate fi]y ,nature & ,prop]ty1 all sorts ( immature ,w9es may be rip5'd 9 f]m5tation1 & turn'd to a brisk ,/aple1 & good ,w9e1 9 :i* lies all ! ,art4 ,= he t kn[s ?is1 may also correct acid ,w9es1 yet let him h a c>e t he does n take f\l ,br&y-w9e1 z ,f>nn] has done1 :]e) he has done x1 z he saies4 ,?is excell5t ,art1 & h]et(ore unkn[n1 to him t kn[s h[ to h&le ,w9es1 may s]ve in/ead ( _m2 & ?is unfai?ful ,f>nn] might h receiv'd mu* pr(it f x1 if he _h n made x publick2 b s9ce he has e :]e publi%'d x1 !re %all h5ce=? no pr(it accrue to him nor me1 if ,i %\ld be de/itute ( bett] ?+s1 = he has defam$ ?is excell5t ,secret e :]e by 8 ly+ ,epi/les s5t abroad4 ,z = me1 ?\gh he has tak5 f me ! great pr(it :i* r$\nd$ to me f x1 by 8 prat+ & lyes1 ,i d n ?is f su* a tr\ble ( m9d z w happ5 to him1 if he %all be =c$ inde$ to want all its fruit4 ,if ?is p]fidi\s ,f>nn] _h hid ?is ,secret1 he w\ld h ne$$ no o!r ,arts1 nei!r ne$ he h sold x = an hundr$ ,duckets1 b he might f x h procur'd to himself suffici5t :]eon to live4 ,a great] damage has happ5'd to me by 8 publication ?an ,i c decl>e2 & ,i v h>dly endure t s excell5t & pr(itable a ,secret %\ld be despis$2 nei!r w any good man approve x1 especially !y t su/a9 loss by x1 & = t cause w alwaies abhorr him4 ,he might h gott5 en\gh by x1 9 secret1 & )\t detrim5t to 8 ,neighb\r1 b t he 0 m9d$ r to m>r ! pr(it & propagate ! damage ( n only himself1 b me1 & _m o!rs t h k ( x2 :i* no man c d5y to be a wick$ act4 ,t ,rew>d :i* ,f>nn] gave me = communicat+ to him my ,secrets1 9 all am\nt$ to b sixty or sev5ty ,ung>ici 7an ,ung>icus is ,n9e ,%ill+s ( our ,money17 :i* yet1 f ! communication ( ^? ,secrets ,i tru/$ him )1 he receiv'd aga91 s t all ^? ?+s :i* he _h ( me1 co/ him little or no?+4 ,nev]!less1 he does n /ick to say1 ,t he gave me a great sum ( ,money = my ,secrets1 :i* yet ,i refus$ to take2 & ?\gh he twice made a ,j\rney ( ,fifte5 miles to me1 t he might get some?+ out ( me1 yet ,i d5y'd him1 & communicat$ no?+ to him1 till he came ! ?ird "t1 & le>n'd "s ( my ,secrets1 & aft]w>ds1 :5 he _h oblig'd himself to "w ) me 9 my ,laboratory1 ,i communicat$ m to him4 ,nei!r _h ,i %ew'd him ! lea/ ( ^? _m ,secrets = 8 ,pres5t1 :i* w nev] comp5sate ! damage ,i h su/a9'd by him1 _h n he oblig'd himself "u ! loss ( all 8 ,goods1 z also 8 ,cr$it & ,reputation1 t he1 8 ,wife & ,*ildr51 %\ld s]ve me s long z ,i %\ld live1 z pla9ly appe>s f 8 ,obligations giv5 to me4 ,b if he _h giv5 me a ,?\s& ,ung>ici1 or ,duckets1 & ,i _h kn[n he w\ld h expos'd ?is ,secret to sale1 ,i w\ld r h giv5 him all ( x back aga91 ?an suff]'d x to be made common4 ,nei!r c 8 va9 ,excuse1 ,t he exposes 8 own inv5tions1 & n m9e1 to sale1 pr(it him any ?+2 :5 'tis evid5t en\gh1 t no?+ 9 ! nature ( ?+s c be f\nd1 :i* may r5d] small ,w9es bett] ?an ! ,anima or ,qu9tess5ce extract$ f o!r ,w9es2 = ! ,anima ( ,w9e only1 & no?+ else1 c encrease ! /r5g? ( ,w9e4 ,nei!r is ! comp>ison ( ?is melioration ( ,w9es incongru\s ) two torn ,g>m5ts1 nei!r ( :i* c be worn2 b if ei!r ( ?is is cut1 & t :i* yet is :ole & good1 is sew$ to ! o!r1 & s ( two torn1 "o :ole ,g>m5t is made2 !n t ,g>m5t may be worn1 :5 yet1 be=e1 nei!r ( !m 0 useful4 ,! same also is to be und]/ood ( small w9es t are nei!r durable nor v5dible1 b aft] "o ,hog%ead is /r5g!n'd by ano!r1 x becomes n only durable1 z good ,w9e1 b v5dible1 & w yield z good a price z two small ,hog%eads4 ,& ?is ,secret is bo? v noble & pr(itable 9 ^? places1 :]e ! w9es are seldom br\ght to maturity1 & = t cause are n durable nor saleable4 ,= !re is a lam5table ,compla9t among ,v9tn]s1 t immature w9es are n v5dible1 & !y c get no money = !m4 ,?us !y say1 ,h we lab\r'd 9 va9 ) our w9es a :ole ye>8 ,look !re ! w9es lie1 & no man buys !m3 9 ! mean :ile we suff] want & c't make our selves m]ry ) our w9es1 = !y nei!r pr(it u nor o!rs2 unless we h pres5tly "s o!r bett] w9e1 :]e) to m+le ?is1 & s r5d] x v5dible1 x w /rait be corrupt$1 & turn'd to wat]4 ,^! & ! l ,compla9ts ,i h (t5 he>d f ,v9tn]s2 b if !y _h ! wit ( ,taylors1 t c make "o new ,g>m5t ( two old ones1 _! affairs w\ld be 9 a bett] condition1 = aft] ?is mann] !y might pres]ve _! acid w9es1 & !re w\ld be no ne$ ( mix+ bett] w9e ) !m4 ,= :i* excell5t ,inv5tion1 all m5 t deal 9 w9es1 ought to ?ank ,,god & me4 ,i pray1 :o w\ld n h communicat$ ^! ?+s to a man t _h giv5 himself = a pl$ge8 ,b if he mu/ n /& to ^! ,obligations1 ,i c't see :om we may tru/4 ,i curse ! unhappy h\r :]e9 ?is unpr(itable subject & t p]v]se man 7if he may be call'd a man7 came fir/ 9 my sight3 :i* tr\bles & mole/ations he br+s ^u me 9 my old ,age1 :i* might sp5d its "t mu* bett]1 ?an by refut+ 8 dete/able ,calumnies4 ,nei!r does 8 wick$ness to me hurt me only1 b my ,*ildr5 also4 ,9 8 la/ ,obligation he promises1 ,t if by premature dea? ,i %\ld be tak5 out ( ! _w1 t he1 = ! k9dnesses ,i _h done him1 w\ld adopt my ,*ildr5 = 8 own1 & make !m 8 ,heirs3 b "h1 9 8 mo/ false writ+1 endeav\rs all he c to deprive my 7yet "y7 ,*ildr5 ( _! own1 & conv]t _! ,goods to himself1 z inde$ he has done4 ,fur!r1 ,he 9 8 la/ ,obligation also saies1 he humbly pray'd ,,god to prolong my ,life & ,heal?1 b 9 ?is place he endeav\rs by 8 ,cavils & ,calumnies to kill me1 & if he c\ld d x ) 8 own h&1 7:i* ,god =bid7 ,i believe he w\ld n /ick at x3 ,x is a small ?+ ) him to spill ,man's blood1 = he has exp]i5c'd 8 ability t way4 ,i inde$ e/eem x ! ,goodness ( ,god to me1 t x is ,8 w1 p]haps1 t ?is %\ld r turn to my pr(it ?an disadvantage2 = h]eby ,i am taught to be wis] ano!r "t1 & to %un humane ,frauds4 #ad4 ,all ,w9es4 ,"h any wise man may judge :e!r or no ?is ?+ des]ves to be s5t into ,=eign ,c\ntries1 & !re to be sold at a price2 :5 !re is no ,c\ntry-man t does n "k t ,w9e assumes ! reli% ( ! ,h]bs1 ,fl[]s1 c4 :i* are /eep$ 9 x4 #ae4 ,br&y-,w9e ( all sorts ( ,corn4 ,t ,f>nn] brags ( ?is k1 he owes x to ,,god & me1 f :om he _h x3 ,= :5 at fir/ he compla9'd to me1 t he c\ld n keep ! ,corn f burn+ 9 ! ,/ill1 & s make ! ,br&y-w9e /9k1 ,i ^u 8 intreaty communicat$ ?is ,secret to him4 ,b because ,f>nn] s mu* glories ( ?is k1 he %all n enjoy x long4 ,i mu/ confess1 inde$1 t ?is ,secret is n ( less value ?an t :]eby w9es are meliorat$2 nei!r does he get less by x3 b =asmu* z ,i resolve to buy all 8 ,w>es e :]e ( him1 ,i w nei!r leave him ?is1 t he %\ld be free f ! tr\ble ( in=m+ o!rs 9 ?is ?+1 & t o!rwise w\ld be =c$ to make long ,j\rneys to buy !m ( him1 may leave (f ^? ,j\rneys1 & take ?is way ( prep>+ x3 ,take z mu* ,corn z y w1 :e!r ,b>ley1 ,rye1 ,oats1 or ,:eat1 /eep x 9 sweet wat] = "s days1 !n place x t x may spr\t aft] ! same mann] z ,corn is ,malt$ = ! mak+ ( ,be]2 turn x well = a c]ta9 "t1 le/ x be corrupt$ by too mu* heat3 !n :5 x is well spr\t$1 spread x abroad1 t x may pres5tly cool1 & x w nev] s[re4 ,b if y w\ld use x pres5tly1 !n take z mu* ( x z y\r ,de/illation w require1 & 9 a ,kettle full ( wat]1 boil x s long1 till ! gra9s are brok51 !n p\r x into a wood5 ,vessel1 & :5 x is luke-w>m1 add to x ! fre% dreggs or gr\nds ( ,be]1 & let x f]m5t2 :5 x has f]m5t$ en\gh1 :i* is usually at ! end ( two or ?ree daies1 !n ,br&y-w9e is made 9 a common ,/ill1 by de/illation f t ,corn2 :at rema9s 9 ! ,/ill w s]ve to fe$ ,ox51 ,c[s1 ,hoggs1 or o!r ,cattel4 ,b ! ,br&y-w9e :i* proce$s f !nce1 mu/ be rectifi$1 z ! way is1 & by ?is means x is r5d]'d m sweet & grateful to ! reli%1 ?an any o!r ,br&y made ( ,corn3 ! reason is ?is1 ,t all ,bread-,corn1 ( :i* ,br&y-w9e ought to be prep>$1 if x be put to f]m5t pres5tly aft] s(t5+1 x is necess>ily 9 ! /ill1 by boil+1 r$uc$ into a pap1 & s be+ corrupt$ by a du/ion1 produces a /9k+ ,br&y-w9e4 ,b ?is protub]at+ & bur/ ,corn _c be burnt1 & !re=e makes good ,br&y4 ,also ! ,corn may be brok5 on a ,mill-/one1 wat] p\r$ ^u x1 & di/ill$ out ( a ,/ill1 plac$ )9 ano!r1 or 9 a ,kettle full ( wat]1 s also x _c be burnt2 yet ?is way x w yield b little4 ,,nb4 ,b if any man w give ?is ,br&y a reli%1 l t made ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 !n he mu/ rectifie x ^u ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 = ?is way by ! ,oil ( ,w9e1 :i* is pl5tiful among ! ,lees1 he acquires 8 ends1 & 9 all ?+s he may use ?is in/ead ( t4 ,,nb4 ,also1 he t w1 may1 )\t ?is previ\s coction & f]m5tation1 p\r ! budd+ ,corn hot into a vessel ( luke-w>m wat]1 = by ?is means ! ,corn beg9s to f]m5t ( x self1 & ne$s no o!r ,lees to its f]m5tation2 yet x does n produce s sweet a ,br&y1 z if x _h fir/ be5 boil$3 = by coction ! ill ta/e is tak5 f ! ,corn1 :i* ! ,br&y o!rwise reta9s4 ,fur!r1 also x produces mu* m ,br&y1 if ! ,corn is s boil'd1 t x may be brok54 ,& ?is1 good ,read]1 is a mo/ excell5t & pr(itable ,secret1 & w br+ y 9 mu* weal?1 if y use x rightly1 & y may make great quantities ( x4 ,f>nn] did no man wrong1 by tak+ 7accord+ to 8 own e/imation7 a ,hundr$ ,duckets = x1 = x is wor? mu* m1 especially if ! residue ( ! ,corn pays ! *>ge4 ,yet no man h]eaft] w give him s mu* = x n[ 'tis made publick4 ,inde$ x is injuri\s to me to divulge x1 b because x is n[ 9 ! f\l h&s ( ,f>nn]1 'tis bett] t o!rs also enjoy x1 ?an t he only %\ld reap ! b5efit ( x4 ,b ?\gh by my communication ,f>nn] %\ld put on a ,lyons sk9 = 8 def5ce1 yet he c't hide 8 ,asses e>s "u x2 z appe>s f ?is ,p>agraph1 :]e he writes1 t he _h s5t f\r measures cross ! ,seas1 to try if !y w\'d be> ! ,sea-wat]2 = !n he ?9ke? he ha? made 8 ,port4 ,good ,god6 h[ respl5dant is ! ,wisdom & ,philosophy ( ?is ,f>nn]6 ,c]ta9ly1 if he %all make "o or two ,exp]im5ts ( ?is k9d1 t 8 ,br&y-w9e w be> ! wat]1 he'll duly m]it to be creat$ ! *ief ,pr(essor 9 ! ,academy ( ,idiots1 = t w befit him1 see+ t ! reason is n hid to him1 z he writes2 :]e=e ,dr9ks are alt]'d by ! ,sea-wat]s4 ,b he w make 8 fir/ ,exp]im5t 9 ^! f\r measures1 & if x proves well1 !n he promises to tea* ?is ,art at a price4 ,o ! bl9dness ( ?is p]v]se ,_w swell+ ) ,pride6 ,:o ev] he>d t a good burn+ _s1 :e!r made ( ,w9e or ,corn1 w be corrupt$ by ! sea-wat]8 ,i grant x may be corrupt$1 if x be invalid be=e3 ,b a good & firm burn+ _s w nev] be corrupt$ by sea1 = all w9es be> ! wat]1 ^? only except$ :i* lab\r ) a defect ( _s1 b /rong w9es v seldom1 = ! m spirits !re is 9 any ,liquor1 :e!r ,w9e1 ,be]1 or ,me!gl91 x is 9 ! less dang] ( be+ corrupt$4 ,b if ! _s :i* is 9 w9e1 be its pres]v]1 & def5d] f ,corruption1 ,h[ comes x to pass t ,br&y-w9e1 :i* if well prep>'d1 is no?+ b _s1 %\ld be corrupt$8 ,if ! ,_s 9 w9e be ! ,pres]v] & ,def5ce ( ! w9e1 :i* yet is weak5'd by a great quantity ( wat]1 s z ! w9e rema9s good1 & is safe f ! corruption ( wat]3 ,:y !n %\ld n x def5d x self1 s9ce x is s /rong & free f wat]8 ,:o d\bts t a conc5trat$ ,life is able to p]=m great] ?+s ?an a diffuse & weak life8 ,h5ce y may see h[ great k ,f>nn] has drawn f ! light ( ,nature1 t he %\ld boa/ s4 #af4 ,to /r5g!n all sorts ( ,be]s4 ,9 ?is place ,f>nn] aga9 %ews 8 ,asses e>s1 :5 he writes1 ,t he c /r5g!n ,be]s1 t !y %all n be inf]i\r to ,rh5i% w9e4 ,"h e wise man may disc]n h[ great & /up5di\s ?is man's folly is4 ,behold1 he attribute? ! goodness ( ,rh5i% ,w9e to its /r5g?1 :i* inde$ is a great err\r2 = ! goodness ( ,rh5i%-w9es consi/s n 9 _! /r5g?1 b sweetness4 ,fr5* ,w9es are f> m fragrant ?an ,rh5i%1 yet 9 sweetness & s\ndness x comes n ne> x4 ,s likewise ,hung>ian1 ,greek1 ,italian1 & ,spani% ,w9es1 c4 are mu* /rong]1 b = sweetness1 z well z goodness & :olsom5ess1 ,rh5i% w9e1 f> bett]1 al?\gh ! o!r excell x 9 /r5g?4 ,& s ?is is a great absurdity3 ,inde$ ,be] may be /r5g!n'd1 by add+ a burn+ _s to x 9 f]m5tation1 :]eby x may endure ! long]2 :i* ?+ ,i c't d5y1 & x ought to be done3 b t a ,v9eg> may be drawn f !m l ,w9e-,v9eg>1 is a pure /ory2 = ?\gh x may happ5 t ,be] may give a /rong ,v9eg>1 yet x nev] yields ,w9e-,v9eg>1 = a great diff]5ce may be disc]n'd betwe5 ,w9e & ,be]-,v9eg>1 ?\gh !y h bo? ! same /r5g?1 if y make trial ( bo?3 ,:5ce x appe>s1 t ,f>nn] is ignorant :at ,v9eg> is1 because he kn[s n ! diff]5ce ( x4 ,/rong & "r ,w9e-,v9eg> is kn[n by ^! ,trials4 ,fir/1 if x be %ak$ 9 a ,glass1 x by & by receives its cle>ness1 & leaves no scum1 dreggs1 or bubbles1 on ! top1 z ,be]-,v9eg> does3 = let x be nev] s /rong1 x reta9s its own nature1 & causes a scum1 if x be %ook j z ! ,be] x is made (3 b ,w9e-,v9eg> leaves no scum4 ,secondly1 ! long] ,w9e-,v9eg> is boil$1 ! /rong] x is2 ! reason is ?is1 ,!re is naturally 9 x an innate %>pness1 :i* is n volatile2 b ! %>pness ( ,be]-,v9eg> consi/s 9 its volatility1 :i* 9 boil+ is abat$2 s t ! long] x boils1 ! weak] x is4 ,& ^! are ! two *ief & mo/ c]ta9 trials ( ,v9eg>s1 :i* ,f>nn]'s ,v9eg> w nev] be>1 & !re=e w /ill be ,be]-,v9eg>1 & does n des]ve t x's ,prep>ation %\ld yield ,fifty ,r4 ,doll]s4 ,acid or ,s[] ,be]s4 ,:at belongs to ?is1 requires no?+ ( ,art1 nei!r is x wor?y to be taught at a price :5 e ,c\ntry man c d x1 by project+ & well /irr+ 9 a vessel ( acid be]1 two or ?ree h&fuls ( bee* a%es well sift$1 made wet ) a little be]1 & let+ !m lie 9 x ab\t eight days1 = !n ! a%es by reason ( ! ,salt :i* is 9 'em takes away ! s[r5ess ( ! be]1 & make x dr9kable4 ,,nb4 ,if ! be] be n too s[re1 a h&ful ( sift$ a%es may be sew$ up 9 a l95 bagg1 & put into ! ,be] ?r\gh ! bung1 & !re left = ?is way ! ,be] may be pres]v'd f s[re+ & ne$ n be /irr$ nor tr\bl$4 ,also "s h&fuls ( :eat put into ! be]1 draws its s[]ness f x1 ! same also is done by egg %ells1 ,crabs eyes1 ,tortoise %ells1 ,sea %ells1 calx viva1 & su* l ?+s :i* attract ! %>pness1 & turn x into sweetness4 ,b :5ce is x t ,f>nn] n[ s ab\nds 9 ! k ( w9es & be]s1 :5 yet b two ye>s s9ce1 :5 he prep>'d & sold br&y w9e & be]1 t he compla9'd to me1 t he _h su/a9$ mu* damage 9 h&l+ !m1 s t he %\'d p]i% unless he le>n'd h[ to take away & rem$y ! burn+ ( ,corn 9 ! ,/ill1 ! ill smell ( 8 br&y w9e & ! s[r5ess ( ,be]4 ,:y c\'d n he !n help himself1 & bew>e ( ^? ,losses8 he w object t at t "t a c]ta9 light %one ^u him1 by ^: b5efit he knew ,nature4 ,h[ev] true 8 objection be1 x w nev] induce me to believe t ?is light c\'d 9 s great a measure s sudd5ly help him1 :i* is a great absurdity3 = s mu* k is giv5 to no man 9 a nights sleep1 x is a false /ory4 ,b t my fai?ful in/ruction1 ) :i* ,i in/ruct$ him1 has enlight5'd him1 & l a guid+ /> l$ him 9 ! "r way1 is mo/ true1 ?o he is unwor?y ( ^? preci\s ,pe>ls :i* l a wild bo> he treads 9 ! dirt "u 8 feet4 #ah4 ,v9eg> ( ,corn4 ,:at belongs to ?is ,p>agraph1 is demon/rat$ 9 ! sixte5? p>agraph1 t tis impossible to make a v9eg> ( ,corn1 l t ( w9e3 :]e=e ?is _c 7z he ?9ks7 des]ve fifty ,r4 ,doll]s4 #ai4 ,v9eg> ( gre5 ,woods4 ,inde$ ,i wond] t ,f>nn] is n a%am$ ( ^! ?+s :i* ,i h _m ye>s s9ce s cle>ly describ'd or to br+ !m to light anew1 t he might get money by tea*+ ^? ?+s to o!rs1 :i* are already publi%$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ,furnaces1 ,& s he adorns himself ) o!r m5s ,fea!rs4 ,b he w object1 ,i h 9 ! trial f\nd ^! ?+s true1 & !re=e describe !m1 b he does x to ?is end1 & to no o!r ?an t he may *eat !m ( _! mony :o did n "k t ,i _h s long s9ce writ ( !m4 ,he t desires any ( ^! ?+s1 may f9d 'em 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,furnaces1 & he %all n ne$ to give ,f>nn]1 t5 ,r4 ,doll]s = 8 in/ruction h]e94 #bj4 ,al?o ,glaub]1 c4 ,"h he contemns my way ( extract+ ,t>t> f ! lees ( w9e1 :5 yet x 0 a ye> s9ce cle>ly & p]spicu\sly describ'd & publi%$ at ,norimb]g1 :i* ,f>nn] c\'d nev] correct4 ,b he bragg'd t he _h f\nd by a c]ta9 position ano!r comp5dium1 :i* inde$ might be1 s9ce x is easi] to add some?+ to an ,art once f\nd1 ?an to f9d ! ,art x self1 b x does n become him to disswade m5 f ?is ,art :i* is already describ$1 & :i* may be _h gratis1 & to despise x & bragge among all m5 ( 8 own inv5t+ a bett]4 ,:at good m5 w ?9k ( ^! bold malignities may be easily judg'd3 b if ,i _h writ no?+ ( ^! ?+s1 :o w\ld h taught him t !re 0 ,t>t> 9 ! lees ( w9e8 ,b ,i n only f\nd & writ :at 0 9 !m1 b also l>gely taught h[ !y might be usefully extract$4 ,yet ?is trifl] d>es z impud5tly1 z falsly say1 t he _h correct$ x1 & add$ to x1 & !re=e w\'d n let x g )\t 8 price4 ,aft] ! same mann] he deals ) my o!r secrets 7:i*1 ?o he _h !m ( me1 he braggs t !y are 8 own7 ) :i* he proce$s1 z ) ! lees ( w9e1 namely ) my ,alkahe/1 ,panaca1 ,melioration ( w9e1 comp5di\s di/illation ( ,corn1 prep>ation ( v9eg>1 correction ( be] & o!rs 9 _m places4 ,:5ce c\'d he h kn[n :at 0 meant by my ,alkahe/ & ,panaca1 or h[ small w9es & & be]s %\ld be meliorat$1 h[ ,corn )\t adu/ion %\'d give pl5ty ( burn+ _s1 & :e!r !re 0 ,t>t> 9 ! lees ( w9e or n1 & h[ x might be extract$ !nce1 except he _h se5 & le>n'd all ^! ?+s ( me8 ( :i* also ,i _h _m ye>s s9ce publickly made m5tion 9 my writ+s1 :i* is s well kn[n t he _c d5y x1 h[ mu* soev] he opposes ! tru?4 #ba4 ,all ,copp] ,ores4 ,9 ?is place ,f>nn] tea*es t ,copp] ,ores are to be sep>at$1 :51 yet !y are n sep>at$ b melt$1 t !nce ! ,copp] may come =?1 :i* ,copp] if x conta9s silv] be+ mix'd ) a due weight ( lead1 x is sep>at$3 b ,m9es ( copp] are nev] sep>at$1 :i* he does n und]/&1 & s he betrays 8 ignorance 9 ^! t]ms4 ,?is way ( sep>at+ is suffici5tly kn[n1 & e :]e :]e copp] m9es are f\nd1 is wr\ght 9 abundance & _c be hid4 ,he t possesse? ,copp] m9es1 w easily f9d m5 t w !nce elicite ! copp]1 & aft]w>ds sep>ate x1 nei!r w any man ne$ to g to ,f>nn] on t acc\nt4 ,inde$ ,i wond] at 8 extream impud5ce1 t he 0 n afraid to promise t he w\'d tea* o!rs s _m ,sci5ces1 ( :i* if he knew ! half "p1 8 village w\'d n hold all ! furnaces he w\'d ne$ = ! demon/ration ( !m4 ,fur!r1 = ^! & ! foll[+ ,sci5ces1 :i* yet2 are ! mo/ difficult & labori\s ( all1 he requires no money1 b = a c]ta9 rew>d promises to demon/rate !m all4 #bb4 ,f ,te/s & ,cupels4 ,he has drawn ?is sep>ation also f my writ+s1 t !re) he might fill 8 calumni\s lett]s3 nei!r d ,i believe he c\'d d x be=e he _h se5 me d x4 ,x is done by ! p[d] ( coals1 z ,i h pla9ly describ$ 9 my ,*ymical ,colloquie4 #bc4 ,gold & ,silv]4 ,?is ,art ,laz>us ,ei*] has describ$1 b because 8 way is too h>d1 ,i h %ewn an easi] 9 ! explication ( ! wond] ( ! _w1 & !re ! foll[+ melt+ ,furnaces are also describ$1 & !re=e ,i ne$ n say any ?+ ( !m "h4 ,all ^! inv5tions :i* ,f>nn] braggs (f z 8 own1 are m9e2 = my unfai?ful ,s]vant taught ,f>nn] ^? ,furnaces :i* he le>n'd ( me4 ,& at l5g?1 ,i h no?+ to say to ^! f\r la/ p>agraphs1 because !y don't conc]n me z ! =m] doe1 & ,f>nn] himself exposes !m z speculations & n z exp]im5ts1 z ,i also believe t !y are only fancies & fooli% imag9ations3 yet !re is "o ?+ :i* ,i mu/ answ]1 :i* he m5tions 9 8 ?ird p>agraph1 t ! "t w come :5 ,glaub]'s ,alkahe/ mu/ be =c'd to hide1 al?o x is n :olly to be reject$4 ,b if x be s unpr(itable t x mu/ hide1 :y does he expose ?is to sale at fifty ,r4 ,doll]s1 & ! ,panaca :i* is prep>'d ) x1 at ?irty8 & he has already got suffici5tly by x3 if x be s impr(fitable1 :y !n does he (f] to ,sell x to o!rs kn[+ly & will+ly at a price8 ,if ,f>nn] has rightly t]m'd my ,alkahe/ unuseful & mu/ be =c'd to hide1 he has surely deceiv'd _m4 ,b ,i confid5tly ass]t1 t my ,alkahe/ w nev] hide1 b def5d x self 9 all places3 ,p]fidi\s calumniators1 ?ieves & _! accomplices %all hide1 b n my ,alkahe/4 ,if he has f\nd out bett] ?+s ?an ,i1 let him publi% !m z ,i h done1 t e man may judge :e!r !y be true or false3 ,:y ?is boa/+ & wick$ vanity 9 despis+ o!rs8 ,= tru? ne$s few words & less brag+4 ,9 8 writ+ 9 :i* he sets d[n ! value ( e ,secret conta9'd 9 ! la/ p>agraphs1 namely1 f ! tw5ty fir/ to ! tw5ty eigh?1 he promises to tea* o!r m5 = no c]ta9 price1 b on c\rtesy1 ^? secrets :i* yet are ! be/1 if he c\'d "k !m4 ,b if he c effect ^? ?+s & tea* 'em to o!rs1 he w\'d n c]ta9ly tea* !m gratis1 = 'tis impossible = him to build ^? ,furnaces requisite to ! mak+ ( ^? ?+s 9 half a ye>s "t4 ,f :i* x suffici5tly appe>s h[ ignorant he is ( :at he writes3 ,c]ta9ly if 8 w>es :i* he _h ( me gratis1 %\ld f9d ,*apm51 no d\bt b 9 "o ye> he w\ld get "s ?\s&s ( ducats4 ,i ?\ght fit to answ] y ^! ?+s n[1 t ,i might %ut y\r f\l m\? :i* 0 s wide op5 to lyes1 b if aft] ?is y don't cease y\r lyes & calumnies1 y w compel me to use o!r means to bridle y\r malice4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i d\bt n1 b all good m5 9 ?is %ort ,apology 79 :i* ,i h n refut$ ?y ly+ calumnies ) indec5t or cont5tions words1 b f ?y own obligations & h& writ+7 w pla9ly see h[ wick$ly & p]fidi\sly ?\ ha/ behav$ ?y self t[>ds me4 ,?is damage :i* ?\ ha/ done me1 nei!r y nor all y\rs bo? pres5t & future faculties1 nor all ?y s]vants c ev] repair3 ,x rema9s !re=e1 t ,i say ) ,job1 ,god gave1 & ,god has tak5 away1 bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,"l4 ,b ,i don't believe y w escape div9e puni%m5t1 to :i* ,i commit my cause at ?is "t4 ,x is c]ta9 t e ?+ has its "t1 :i* ,i also pati5tly expect+ y\r d[nfal 7:5 ,god %all take ^u him ! patronage ( a j cause17 p]haps ) ^! my eyes %all soon] see ?an hope4 ,inde$ ,i want$ n matt] to dispute ^! ?+s m l>gely1 b t = a reason kn[n to my self1 ,i 0 h9d]'d 9 do+ x at ?is "t4 ,b z soon z ,i c1 ,god assi/+ me1 ,i %all n be want+ to propose to all imp>tial m5 9 ! _w1 que/ions to be resolv'd1 f :i* e +5i\s & good man may see1 animadv]t & give judgm5t1 h[ ungrateful1 p]fidi\s1 unju/ & inhumane ?\ ha/ be5 to me4 ,miraculum ,mundi2 ,or1 ,a ,pla9 & ,p]fect ,description ( ! admirable ,nature & ,prop]ty ( t mo/ p[]ful ,subject1 call$ by ! ,anti5ts1 ,! ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 ,,or1 ,! ,,m]cury ( ,,philosoph]s4 ,by :i* ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als may easily be ,transmut$ into mo/ ,salubri\s ,m$ic9es1 & ! ,imp]fect ,metals into ,p]fect & ,p]man5t4 ,a ,preface to ! ,read]4 ,to :omsoev] ?is little ,book 7treat+ ( ! ,propriety1 ,nature1 & ,ess5ce ( t incomp>able ,subject1 by ! anci5t ,philosoph]s call$1 ,! ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum or ,solv5t1 %all occurr1 & is (f5d$ 9 read+ ( ^? great virtues by me ascrib$ to x2 & because he und]/&e? n ! ?+1 judge? x n to be cr$it$2 ,i w\ld h him "k1 t :atsoev] p[] ,i h attribut$ to x1 t t is 9 no wise a ,figm5t1 ,dream1 or va9 ,op9ion1 b to be tak5 = a ,tru?1 f\nd out by a dilig5t & manifold ,practice4 ,b :i* w be mo/ pr(itable1 = me to pro/itute all my inv5tions to ! ,_w1 or conceal !m8 ,= :i* cause ,i w 7at lea/ = ! pres5t7 only po9t at _m wond]ful ?+s :i* may be p]=m$ by ?is univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 b n treat ( !m1 leav+ x free = e man to believe my say+s z f> z he please?2 b if !y %all be cr$it$ by no man1 x %all n di/urb me1 x be+ suffici5t = me to h %ew$ :]e & by :at reason1 ! tru? or secrets ( nature are to be f\nd4 ,z = ! ,subject ^: nature & op]ations ,i h det]m9$ to t\* ^u1 x is l to t ( :i* ,i h made m5tion 9 my ,m9]al "w1 by ! signal "n ( ,alkahe/1 :i* appellation ,i h !re demon/rat$1 n to be impos$ ^u x )\t reason4 ,b see+ t long s9ce ! *ief ,m5/ruums ( "s ,philosoph]s1 7 call$ by ! same "n1 & t ,i "k n :e!r !irs 7 l to m9e or m9e to !irs 9 nature & virtues1 %all n mu* tr\ble me2 = x matt]s little = div]se ,m5/ruums to be call$ by ! same "n1 al?\gh !y d n answ] "o ano!r 9 all ?+s4 ,= ev5 z w9e is w9e1 al?\gh x come f ,g]many1 ,italy1 ,france or ,spa91 nev]!less ea* is w9e1 al?\gh ! "o exce$ ! o!r 9 /r5g? & relli%1 z long z ! same nature & virtues are f\nd 9 x1 :i* ought to be 9 w9e3 ,! same is to be judg$ conc]n+ my ,alkahe/3 ,to wit1 t if ! virtues be agreeably to ! "n1 f :atsoev] ,subject x be extract$1 x rightly m]ite? ! same "n1 :i* t x may ! bett] be und]/ood1 ,i mean by ! "n ( ,alkahe/1 a v hot1 fi]y1 dry1 & also humid wat] void ( all corrosive p[]1 by :i* ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 are dissolv$ )\t noise1 yet n all 9 ! same mann]1 & elaborat$ into ,salutif]\s m$ic9es1 z ,i h %ew$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,m9]al "w4 ,& because ,i h writt5 su* ?+s ( x1 _m h endeav\r$ to prep>e su* a ,m5/ruum1 e "o f 8 own ,subject2 ,impo/ors also h (f]$ to o!rs1 a wat] pla9ly corrosive in/ead ( x1 fasly pret5d+ t !y _h obta9$ ! secret f me1 & t x is ! same :i* ,i h describ$ 9 my ,m9]al "w2 !n "o sells t putati\s ,univ]sal solv5t to a ano!r at a de> rate1 ^: nativity & prep>ation lies hid ) ! sell]1 t s ! bl9d lead+ ! bl9d bo? may fall into ! dit*2 :i* ?+1 :5 ,i knew x1 ,i 0 con/ra9$ :e!r ,i w\ld or no1 to lay op5 to ! ,read]1 :at is prop]ly ! nature ( my ,alkahe/1 & :at are its virtues & p[]s1 s t ^? :o erre1 may h a rule by :i* !y maybe able to judge ( any o!r pret5d$ ,alkahe/1 :e!r x be m9e or n4 ,!re=e ?is incomp>able subject is call$ an univ]sal solv5t1 because by its b5efit1 _m incr$ible ?+s are p]=m$ 9 ! prep>ation ( good ,m$ic9es1 & also 9 ! prep>ation ( metals1 yet let no man believe t x dissolve? metals swiftly & viol5tly1 l aqua =tis1 aqua regia1 or o!r corrosive wat]s1 n 9 ! lea/1 b worke? altoge!r aft] ano!r mann]1 viz4 ,vegetables & ,animals are dissolv$ 9 dige/ion1 by ! moi/ way1 9 :i* solution1 ! pure p>ts are sep>at$ f ! impure4 ,& ,m9]als & ,metals also be+ dissolv$ 9 ! moi/ way by its b5efit1 may be wa%$1 purg$ & maturat$1 & r$uc$ ei!r into good m$ic9es1 or into bett] metals1 b n ) ! same advantage & cel]ity z 9 ! dry way1 by :i* v _m incr$ible mutations are pres5tly p]=m$1 to be admir$ by ! inexp]t1 too t$i\s "h to be treat$ (f4 ,besides ^? two ways ( dissolv+1 :i* 7t ,i might demon/rate ! possibility ( ! matt]7 ,i h %ew$ to "s2 !re yet occurrs ano!r f> diff]5t f ^?1 by :i* metals & o!r ,subjects are swiftly1 meliorat$ to ! eye1 & are maturat$1 depurat$1 & transmut$ into ! be/ ( m$ic9es1 & into pur] bodies3 ! reasons ( :i*1 solution !re is no ne$ to expose to e "o1 *iefly1 because t lab\r require? a skilful ,*ymi/ & !re are few :o he>tily se>* into ! secrets ( nature1 b mo/ ,*ymi/s vex+ !mselves ) va9 processes1 und]/& no?+ solid 9 ,m$ic9e or 9 ,*ymi/ry1 :i* imag9>y ,arti/s1 :5 !y happ5 ^u true writ+s1 _c rea* _! s5ce ) _! dull bra9s2 !y speak evil ( ! ,au?or1 disda9+ 8 indu/ry & unwe>i$ lab\r1 9 communicat+ 8 tal5t2 :5ce x comes to pass t he :i* br+s =? any ?+ ( good1 f9d+ no?+ b +ratitude1 *use? r to c>ry 8 tal5t ) him to ! grave1 ?an to publi% x to 8 own damage4 ,& ?is is ! only cause1 :y ,i h n pla9ly prosecut$ ! use ( ?is ,m5/ruum 9 ! prep>+ ( m$ic9es1 & meliorat+ ( metals1 b h only po9t$ at :at may be effect$ by ! help ( x1 t x may be made manife/1 :at is to be judg$ conc]n+ x1 & :e!r t :i* is sold = su* by o!rs1 be l to t describ$ 9 my ,m9]al "w or n3 ,i d\bt n b _m w quickly despond1 ?9k+ t _! ,alkahe/ w 9 no wise p]=m ^? ?+s :i* ,i "h ascribe to my ,m5/ruum1 & w also believe ! matt] n to be s easy1 z be=e !y ?\ght x to be1 b al?\gh x arise f a vile subject1 t nev]!less its inv5tion & use is v difficult4 ,= :osoev] ha? su* a m5/ruum1 by :i* ^! foll[+ ?+s may be effect$1 he may inde$ rejoice 9 ! possession ( ! univ]sal solv5t or ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 hav+ a door op5$ to true m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,!re=e = ! sake ( ,se>*]s1 ,i w beg9 to %ew some:at ( its virtues & p[]s1 z f> z ,i may1 t ! ,magnalia ( ,god may !nce be made manife/1 & t ,i may give occasion to e man1 to r5d] praise1 & ?anks to 8 ,creat\r1 :o is ! giv] ( all good4 ,( ! ,transc5d5t ,virtue1 ,p[]1 ,nature1 & ,prop]ty ( ?is ,wond]ful ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum4 ,x is wor? our not+1 t ?ree ,op]ations especially may be p]=m$ by ! b5efit ( ?is ,m5/ruum4 ,i4 ,x maturate? all ,vegetables & ,animals1 be+ dissolv$ into a ,liquor1 & tak+ away _! ,v5om1 conv]te? !m into salut>y ,m$ic9es4 ,,ii4 ,x dissolve? ,m9]als & ,metals1 z well by ! moi/ z by ! dry way1 correcte? _! v5oms1 rip5e? & fixe? _! crudity1 s t !y may be made good ,m$ic9es2 & aft] fixation1 yield good & g5u9e ,gold & ,silv]4 ,,iii4 ,^? ,metals1 ,m9]als1 ,/ones1 & o!r compact ,subjects1 n dissolvable by ! a=esaid waies1 x dissolve?1 maturate?1 purifie?1 & 9 an h\rs space exalts ,metals1 m ?an ! two =m] ,solutions c d 9 a :ole day1 ^: *ange into bett] may be obs]v$ 9 e h\r3 ,x dissolve? ,metals & ,m9]als into a p5etrat+ spirituality1 s t ! ,metal is n sep>at$ f ! ,m5/ruum1 b a solution is made ( bo?1 ei!r by ! dry or moi/ way1 f :i* ! m pure "p ( ! ,metal1 or t :i* is ,gold or ,silv]1 aft] ! premis$ fixation1 is precipitat$ by ,art1 especially if _m 7 jo9tly dissolv$4 ,:5ce x is suffici5tly manife/1 t 9 all ! ,imp]fect ,metals ,gold & ,silv] is notably abscond$1 n discov]able by ! vulg> ,exam5 ( ,cupels3 :i* ,op]ation be+ p]=m$ by a ,m5/ruum1 prep>$ 9 s gross a mann]1 x is cr$ible1 t if ?is volatile ,h]maphrodite & spiritual ,m]cury 7 aga9 fix$1 & r5d]$ ,corporeal1 t x w\ld be by _m degrees m subtile1 p5etrant1 & efficaci\s1 = ! dissolv+1 alt]+1 & p]fect+ ( ,bodies1 ?an x 0 be=e4 ,?is is its ,use 9 g5]al2 b specially x abundantly ex]ts its manifold ,virtue2 be=e ^: description1 x seems n amiss to po9t out ! common ,"n ( ?is subject1 & :at ! common ,p ?9k ( x4 ,:i*1 t ,i may exp$ite 9 few words1 "k1 t x is no?+ else b ! nak$ salt ( ! ,e>?1 ( :i* ,salt-,pet] is made4 ,b t e salt ( ! ,e>?1 or common ,salt-,pet]1 ha? ^? ,virtues :i* ,i "h assign to my subject1 ,i %all 9 no wise say1 see+ t x ought to be div]sly prep>$ = div]s uses1 accord+ to :i*1 ?\ mai/ expect div]s ,virtues4 ,?is subject is necess>y to be kn[n by all ! ,inhabitants ( ! :ole ,e>?1 to all ord]s & degrees ( m51 because n to man only1 b also to e ,creature1 x is pr(itable or noxi\s1 accord+ to its v>i\s application4 ,?is subject s]ve? = ,physicians1 ,*irurgions1 & ,apo!c>ies1 ( :i* !y may prep>e excell5t ,m$ic9es aga9/ ! natural ,diseases ( ,m54 ,:5ce ! tru? ( t common say+ ( ,philosoph]s is und\bt$ly ass]t$1 viz4 ,t ( ! greate/ ,v5om ! greate/ ,m$ic9e aga9/ ,diseases is to be prep>$4 ,& t ,nitre is ! ^w ( ,v5oms1 ,i h ev9c'd 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces1 :]e ,i pref]r x to ! ,basilisk himself2 & t f ! same ,nitre1 & its m$iation1 is to be prep>$ a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( my ,m9]al ,"w1 = ! sake ( ,physicians1 ,*irurgions1 & o!rs1 apply+ !mselves to ,physick1 ,i h %ew$ h[ by ! help ( my ,alkahe/1 ,m$ic9es are to be prep>$ f ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 f> exce$+ ! ord9>y waies ( ,prep>ation4 ,b x is n my m9d at pres5t to disc\rse mu* ( ,m$ic9es1 x may suffice to h %ew$ :at ,virtues ?is ,univ]sal subject ha?1 & to :at uses x may be appo9t$4 ,i say1 t x may be pr(itable to all ord]s ( m51 z well to ! sup]i\r1 z to ! inf]i\r1 to spiritual & secul>1 noble & ignoble1 ri* & poor3 ( :i* ord]s ! ,physician is n to be deem$ ! l[e/4 ,t ,i may p]=m my promise1 :at unhe>d ( ?+s may be done1 by ! b5efit ( ?is subject1 9 natural diseases incid5t to man1 :o is obnoxi\s to all k9d ( mis]ies1 ,i w 9 ! next place reveal some:at = 8 heal? & com=t4 ,b ?is my ,m$ic9e1 :i* ,i deliv]1 is n ( great price1 b ( great ,virtue1 & ( :i* ! poor z well z ri*1 may be p>tak]s1 & 7by ! bless+ ( ,god7 may be fre$ f e curable disease4 ,! ,prep>ation4 ,take two or ?ree p\nds ( ?is ,m5/ruum1 ^: corrosive nature transmute by =ce ( fire into a nature n corrosive2 & y h ! ,m5/ruum prep>$1 ) :i* y %all elaborate ?is ,m$ic9e1 9 ?is mann]3 ,dissolve 9 ?is ,m5/ruum z mu* ( ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold 7:i* is to be f\nd 9 all places ( ! ,_w1 b especially 9 gold5 ,m9es m copi\sly7 z x w attract 9 ! heat2 s t a r$ ,solution may be made1 :i* dige/ = "s daies1 ) its own weight ( ! dissolv+ ,w9e2 make sep>ation ( ! pure p>ts f ! impure1 by remov+ ! fces :i* sev] !mselves f ! ,m$ic9e1 by fall+ to ! bottom1 ?is be+ conc5trat$ by an easie heat1 w be a r$ pellucid /one2 v l to a soluble salt1 :i* is to be c>efully pres]v$4 ,?is ,m$ic9e w be second to none1 except ! /one ( ,philosoph]s1 & w be ( ! same goodness1 aft] a ,hundr$ ,ye>s1 t x 0 ! fir/ day x 0 made1 p]=m+ all ?+s :i* ,i %ew ) amazem5t1 = :i* no mortal man c ev] r5d] suffici5t ,?anks to ,god4 ,! ,use ( ?is ,m$ic9e 9 g5]al4 ,?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e w cure e natural disease bo? 9 "y & old1 /rong & weak1 9 a v small dose1 )\t any dang]1 n nauseat+ ! /oma*1 z ! usual ,potions d2 & is to be tak5 9 any ,liquor1 accord+ to ! ,condition ( ! ,sick1 z w>m ,bro? or ,gruel1 ,w9e1 ,be] or ,ale1 ,wat]1 ,milk1 c4 f "o gra9 to eight gra9s1 :i* is ! highe/ dose4 ,x op]ate? aft] a div]se mann]1 accord+ z ! /r5g? ( ! sick1 or ! nature ( ! disease requires3 if y cont9ue 9 ! ,use ( ! prescrib$ ,doses1 ! op]ation w be ins5sible2 x /r5g!ne? & mundifie? ! radical moi/ure1 & 9 a wond]ful mann] expelle? e ,evil out ( ! ,body be+ tak5 daily1 e o!r or e ?ird day3 ,x pres]ve? f accid5tal ,diseases1 correcte? ,v5om1 & resi/e? infecti\s ,airs4 ,b if ! ,dose 7 great]1 ! ,op]ation w be m evid5t1 by ,sweat1 ,ur9e1 ,spitt+1 & sometimes by ,/ool1 accord+ z y please1 by encreas+ or less5+ ! ,dose2 & if ! disposition ( ! ,disease comply1 x is cur$ by a small quantity ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 )\t ocul> obs]vation2 b be+ radicat$1 require? a manife/ op]ation1 if x refuse to yield to a small ,dose act+ invisibly2 because bo? 9 prep>+ & us+ ?is ,m$ic9e1 reg>d is to be _h1 t y nei!r err 9 excess or defect1 b by obs]v+ a ,m$ium1 y %all obta9 bo? ,pr(it & ,hon\r4 ,^? ( ripe ye>s may take f "o to six gra9s e day1 if !y h leisure to att5d ! ,cure1 b if n1 ?ree gra9s e f\r? day1 until !re rema9 no foot-/eps ( ! ,disease3 tak+ no?+ besides ?is ,m$ic9e1 & keep+ t day f ! cold ,air1 & ab/a9+ ?ree or f\r h\rs f ,food4 ,9 ! ,leprosie & f\l ,scab1 !re is no ,rem$y saf] ?an ?is ,m$ic9e1 extirpat+ ! ,roots ( ! ,evil )\t tr\ble4 ,nor w y ev] be fru/rat$ 9 ! desir$ effect1 if ! ,sick h /r5g? suffici5t to und]go ! ,cure4 ,see its ,prep>ation & ,use m p>ticul>ly describ$1 9 ,"p #b4 ,ph>4 ,spagyr4 ,aft] ! ,description & ,use ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 by :i* ! heal? ( ,man may be pres]v$1 & be+ lo/1 may be re/or$1 :i* is f> to be pref]r$ to all ! ,treasures ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,!re n[ foll[ o!r ,secrets1 %ew+ h[ by ! help ( ?is subject a man may acquire an hone/ ,liv+2 &1 z ,i h said 9 ! ,preface1 ?is subject may be provable to all ord]s ( m5 9 ! ,_w1 :e!r sup]i\r or inf]i\r1 ,ecclesia/ical or ,political1 noble or ignoble1 ri* or poor1 by conf]r+ or admoni%+ some:at ( good to e "o 9 8 ,pr(ession4 ,!re=e ,i w n[ beg9 to tea* "s signal uses ( x1 t x may be manife/ to all m51 t ?is is an ,univ]sal subject1 :i* ,i h alwaies judg$ su*1 & t o!rs ) me may f9d x s4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 all ,fossiles or ,m9]als digg$ out ( ! ,e>?1 may be p]fectly exam9$ by ! m$iation ( ?is subject1 :at metals !y conta91 h[ _m1 & h[ mu* ( ea*3 ,x is an infallible ,guide to ! digg]s & melt]s ( ,ores1 sav+ !m bo? loss ( "t & matt]4 ,an excell5t ,artifice1 by :i* ! value ( all ,m9]als may be discov]$ )\t mu* lab\r & *>ge1 be+ highly necess>y = ,metallurgi/s1 ( ,g]many especially1 be+ q undone by a cont9ual ,w>1 :o may 9 a %ort "t lay up great ,/ocks or ,treasures1 to be imploy$ aga9/ ! ,enemies ( _! ,c\ntry 9 "t ( necessity3 by ^: b5efit also ri* ,m9es ( gold & silv] 7:i* o!rwise w\ld = ev] lie neglect$7 may be discov]$1 :5 !y are swiftly & accurately exam9$4 ,! ,m>casites ( ,gold & silv] be+ melt$ by ! m$iation ( ?is1 by a s+ul> comp5dium1 hi!rto unkn[n1 d af=d m metal ?an by ! common way4 ,! volatile & immature ,m>casites ( gold & silv]1 are fix$ 9 ! space ( ?ree h\rs1 s t !y yield m metal ?an !y c\ld h done )\t fixation4 ,^? ?ree ?+s are v necess>y & pr(itable to e ,magi/rate hav+ ,m9es 9 8 jurisdiction1 by :i* he may obta9 mu* weal?4 ,all ,gold & ,silv] :i* is n purely melt$ f its ,m>casite1 is swiftly purg$ f all additam5t1 ! ,silv] is sep>at$ f ! ,gold1 by fusion only1 ) small lab\r & co/1 b 9 great weight4 ,gold & ,silv] are easily drawn out ( old ,t9 vessels1 ! t9 be+ pres]v$ almo/ 9 ! same weight1 & be+ made bett] ?an x 0 be=e1 may s]ve = ! same uses to :i* x is wont to be put4 ,f ,bismu? mu* silv] is sep>at$1 ! ,bismu? be+ pres]v$1 ?is secret be+ agreeable to ^? places :i* ab\nd ) t ,m9]al4 ,f old ,copp] mu* ,silv] may be sep>at$1 ! ,copp] rema9+ unhurt1 by :i* ,artifice ,c\ntries ab\nd+ ) ?is metal1 may n a little pr(it !mselves4 ,e common silv]1 may 9 ! space ( a few h\rs be exalt$ into ! nature ( ,gold1 ! :i* if x be done f\r or five times1 :i* may be 9 a %ort space ( "t1 x give? s mu* gold1 z af=de? a suffici5t livelihood1 ov] & above ! co/s4 ,gold may be sep>at$ by fusion1 f e addition ( ,copp]1 ,t91 ,iron1 ,lead1 ,orpim5t1 ,antimony1 ,ars5ick or ! l1 & be purify$ )\t ,cupels1 ea* be+ kept ap>t2 pr(itable = ,metallurgi/s & ! l1 f ! %ortness ( ! "t1 smallness ( ! *>ge & lab\r1 & mu* ga94 ,e imp]fect metal )\t ! mixture ( o!r metals1 may be rip5$ by ?is secret alone 9 ! fire1 9 ! space ( an h\r1 s t x w yield ,gold & ,silv]1 b )\t ga94 ,!re is ano!r v ga9ful augm5tation or increase ( ! p]fect metals1 by ! imp]fect1 answ]+ to ! ,g]m9ation or gr[? ( vegetables2 = ev5 z e se$ be+ ca/ into ! e>?1 gr[e? !re9 aris+ to be an h]b or a tree1 & take? also its encrease f ! same by its inbr$ attractive p[]2 s is x "h also1 = ,sol or ,luna gr[e? & encrease? 9 ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,v5us1 or ,m>s1 z 9 _! native soil1 & are n\ri%$ aft] ! mann] ( h]bs1 & encrease f day to day4 ,an ,art n to be despis$ by ,philosoph]s4 ,by ! m$iation ( ?is1 f all imp]fect metals & m9]als1 yield+ no?+ by ! usual exam5 ( ,cupels1 ,gold & silv] is produc$ 9 a manifold mann]1 be+ an argum5t t ! imp]fect metals h some:at ( ! p]fect recond$ 9 !m1 :5 !y are inv]t$ & %ew !mselves to our sight1 a "w n +rateful to ^? :o "w 9 ,metals4 ,^! are ! *ief ?+s :i* ,i h f\nd may be done 9 metallick works1 by ! help ( ?is ,subject2 yet ,i make no d\bt b !re are _m m unkn[n to me1 to be reveal$ to o!rs aft] me :o %all make a good beg9n+ f my writ+s1 ! :i* ,i also wi% f my he>t1 t ! hidd5 my/]ies ( ! natural wond]s ( ,god1 may at l5g? be br\ght to light1 = ! use ( mank9d4 ,among ! enum]at$ ,arcanums1 "s p]haps may seem ( little wor? to ! ,read]2 b !re are "s f :i* may be _h a commodi\s livelihood1 s t an ,arti/ ne$ n be at ! w ( ano!r1 )\t he please4 ,o h[ great a ?+ is ,lib]ty1 :i* no man c wor?ily e/eem1 :o ha? n be5 a ,s]vant himself4 ,a piece ( ,bread is sweet] to a quiet1 prud5t man ?an _m da9ties1 ) c>e1 dang]1 & noise4 ,x is happy = him :o c say ) ,p>acelsus1 ,alt]ius non sit1 qui suus esse pote/2 ,let him n be ano!rs1 :o may be 8 own4 ,b x is good = him t w\ld use well ! ,gifts ( ,god1 n to be unm9dful ( 8 ,neighb\r1 le/ tempor>y ,lib]ty ca/ him head-long into ! ,dungeon ( et]nal ,slav]y4 ,aft] %ew+ ?is subject to be conducible to all ! ,inhabitants ( ! e>?1 ,i h describ$ its use 9 ,metallicks1 :i* is n to be indiff]5tly und]tak5 by e man1 b by ^? only :o are conc]n$ 9 digg+ ( ,m9es1 & melt+ & sep>at+ ( ,metals1 :e!r !y be noble or ignoble1 le>n$ 7z well spiritual z secul>1 exempt$ f publick (fices7 or rude1 :i* ma9ta9 !mselves f ,m]*&ice1 or live ^u _! ,e/ates1 all :i* may receive ,fruit f ^! ,secrets1 b n ,husb&m51 ,lab\r]s1 ,dit*]s1 c4 b t to ^! also some:at ( pr(it may proce$ f my inv5tions1 ,i w %ew 9 ord]2 al?\gh ! pr9cipal w r$\nd to +5i\s ,artific]s1 ,engrav]s1 ,pa9t]s1 ,/atu>ies1 ^? :o adorn ,glass or ,clo!s ) ,silk1 ,gold1 or ,silv]1 & !y :o make ,wax-"w4 ,!y :o et* ^u ,copp]1 may prep>e f ?is subject a good corrosive wat]1 by :i* 7! ,copp]-plates be+ fir/ sme>$ ov] ) a cov]+ fit to def5d !m1 & :at ,images & l9es !y please1 be+ drawn ^u !m ) a /ile or /ift7 by a v easie & comp5di\s mann]1 !y w be erod$ or eat5 into4 ,pa9t]s1 by ! help ( ?is1 may prep>e = !mselves mo/ excell5t ,col\rs1 z ,ultra-,m>9e1 ,smalt1 f9e r$ or sc>let ,lacca1 ,v5ice-,c]use1 & o!rs necess>y = _! ,uses1 :i* o!rwise !y mu/ h f f>1 z ,italy1 ,holl&1 ,france1 c4 & at a de> rate4 ,engrav]s & ,/atu>ies may s h>d5 _! ,tools t !y may hold _! po9ts long1 if !y be to cut /ones4 ,embroid]]s may put any durable ,col\r !y please ^u ! silk ) :i* !y "w4 ,!y :o pa9t ,glass1 by an easie "w1 may !nce prep>e all ,col\rs or ,enamels = ,glass1 s t !re w be no ne$ to h !m f ,v5ice4 ,!y :o "w 9 ,wax1 by ! b5efit ( ?is1 may :it5 x exce$+ly1 & col\r x z !y please4 ,pr9t]s may add ?is subject to _! ,ink1 :i* w cause x to adh]e mo/ firmly to ! ,pap]1 & r5d] ! ,lett]s v fair4 ,x is conv5i5t = ,clockmak]s or ,wat*mak]s1 if a ,wat] be de/ill$ f x1 :i* sold]e? ,iron or ,/eel )\t ,fire1 if a drop ( t ,aqua =tis be dropp$ ^u x1 :5ce ! ,iron gr[+ hot1 x pres5tly waxe? s(t1 z if x _h be5 sold]$ 9 ! fire by ! help ( ,copp]4 ,all ,smi?s may by x h>d5 _! ,files1 & o!r ,iron ,tools1 z h>d z if !y _h be5 made ( ! h>de/ ,/eel4 ,t9-work]s or ,pewt]]s1 may h>d5 _! ,t9 or ,pewt]1 & give to x an elegant :it5ess1 s t x w resemble ,silv] bo? 9 col\r & s\nd2 nei!r w x easily t>ni%1 & by reason ( its h>dness w endure long] ?an common ,t9 or ,pewt]4 ,cab9et-mak]s may /rike an excell5t ,black ^u ,pe>-tree1 ,*]ry-tree1 ,box1 ,walnut-tree1 & o!r h>d ,woods1 :i* may be us$ = curi\s ,works in/ead ( ,ebony4 ,sk9n]s or ,furri]s may dye _! ,erm9s1 ,fox-sk9s1 ,wolf-sk9s1 & ! l ,furrs1 ) a ,sc>let1 ,crimson1 or deep ,black col\r1 f> exce$+ ! natural4 ,9 l mann]1 ,fea!r-dy]s may swiftly give any la/+ col\r to _! ,plumes4 ,taylors may take out spots or /a9s out ( ,wooll51 ,l951 or ,silk ,g>m5ts1 & re/ore _! beauty4 ,if ,%oomak]s put old ,iron to ?is subject1 !y may !re) adorn _! ,lea!r ) an excell5t ,black4 ,weav]s may r5d] _! ,l95 ?reads s f9e & s(t1 t !y %all emulate ,silk4 ,dy]s1 by ?is1 may give s firm & un*angeable a gr\nd to _! ,clo?1 t ! sup]9duc$ ,col\rs %all n be corrupt$ or spoil$ by any ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 ,ur9e1 ,pickles1 ,air1 or ,sun4 ,pott]s may !nce prep>e a ,glassy col\r1 n unlike to ! ,indian ,porcellane1 ( :i* ,vessels may be made1 hav+ ! ,aspect ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 a s+ul> ,ornam5t = ,noblem5s ,tables1 hi!rto unkn[n to ! ,_w4 ,s\ldi]s1 ,m]*ants1 ,travell]s1 ,c>ri]s1 & o!rs :o are mu* 9 ! op5 ,air1 may ( ?is prep>e a ,v>ni%1 9 :i* !y may dip a ,l95 ,clo?1 :i* w n p]mit ei!r ,air or ,wat] to pass ?r\gh x1 ) :i* !y may def5d _! ,boots or ,clo!s1 s t !y may travel dry 9 ! ,ra94 ,!y :o make ,tape/ry1 may re/ore _! fa9t or fad$ col\rs1 s t !y %all be /rong & beautiful4 ,mi/risses ( ,families may prep>e ( x f9e ,soap or ,wa%balls1 f> exce$+ t ( ,v5ice4 ,h\%old-,maids may ) x sc[re or cleanse _! metallick vessels1 s z to r5d] !m neat & beautiful4 ,wom5 may *ange ! yell[1 pale1 or br[n col\r ( _! face & h&s into a beautiful :it5ess4 ,old ,wom5 may by an easie way take away ! wr9kles ( _! face & h&s2 z also1 ! ,corns ( _! feet1 & boil _! ,l95 to su* a s(tness1 t x %all come b little %ort ( ,silk4 ,g>d5]s by ?is subject may de/roy all ,insects1 by mix+ x ) ,wat]1 & p\r+ x into ^? places :]e !y bre$1 = !y w ei!r die 9 _! holes1 or run out to die1 because !y are n able to abide t fire4 ,x also rip5e? ,fruits1 if a little ( ?is ,m5/ruum be appli$ to ! roots1 at ! entrance ( ! ,spr+2 & if a l>ge quantity ( ,apples be cov]$ well ov] ) x1 !y may !nce prep>e a la/+ ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 or burn+ ,_s4 ,bak]s may use x in/ead ( ,f]m5t or ,yea/1 if !y dissolve a few ,hops !re94 ,brew]s may h v /rong ,ale or ,be] by its help1 if !y extract _! ,hops ) x4 ,mead or ,me!gl91 z also ,be] & ,can>y1 :i* are ^u ! turn1 & gr[+ s[re1 may by ?is be r5d]$ dr9kable4 ,comb-mak]s1 & o!r ,horn-work]s1 may by ?is s(t5 _! ,horns1 s t !y may impr9t ^u !m :at ,images !y please4 ,keep]s ( ,armories may pres]ve _! poli%$ ,arms or ,h>ness safe f ,ru/1 by ano9t+ x ov] ) ?is subject4 ,bird-,cat*]s may by help ( ?is prep>e su* a ,birdlime z w n be hurt ei!r by ,cold or ,heat4 ,s\ldi]s by means ( ?is may prep>e f ,gold a fulm9at+ ,p[d]1 ( :i* ! magnitude ( a ,pease be+ put ^u a r$-hot ,iron plate w give a great] clap1 ?an half a p\nd1 yea1 a :ole p\nd ( ,gun-p[d]2 ! same may also be prep>$ )\t ,gold1 only by ! addition ( ,salt ( ,t>t> & ,sulphur2 z x is describ$ 9 ! second ,"p ( our ,furnaces4 ,eng9e]s & ,mak]s ( ,fire-works1 may p]=m _m wond]ful ?+s by help ( ?is subject4 ,!re may also _m new ,works1 belong+ to ,weav+ & ! ,smi?'s ,art1 be !nce made1 :i* may be communicat$ to neighb\r+ ,c\ntries1 :]eby ,money may be br\ght 9 lieu !re( to a ,c\ntrey impov]i%'d by ,w>4 ,if ,v9e-dress]s1 or ,keep]s ( ,v9ey>ds1 p\r a little ( ?is subject to ! ,roots ( _! ,v9es1 !y w h ripe ,grapes1 & ,mu/1 or new ,w9e soon] ?an _! ,neighb\rs2 ( :i* !y may make a good advantage4 ,nev]!less1 ,mu/ & ,w9e also may be rip5$ aft] ano!r mann]1 9 ! ,hog%ead1 )\t ?is ,art2 s t !y :o und]/& ! way1 may h alwaies good ,w9e1 :5 o!rs h x s[re4 ,a ,secret v pr(itable to cold ,climates1 :i* = ! mo/ "p produce s[re or t>t ,w9es4 ,x is also agreeable to ,c\ntries ab\nd+ ) ,w9e1 :5 ?r\gh a want ( ! heat ( ! ,sun ! ,grapes d n rip5 well2 :i* may be help$ by ?is ,art1 s t x may be readily sold4 ,b because ! great] "p ( m51 especially ( ! mean] sort1 _c be p]swad$ to ?+s :i* !y h nev] se5 nor he>d (1 ,i well "k1 t if ,i %\ld 9 pla9 words describe ! reason & mann] ( meliorat+ ,w9es1 sc>ce "o man 9 a ,hundr$ w\ld believe me1 b w\ld r say1 ,our =e-,fa!rs 7 wise m51 & got great ,e/ates by ,w9e1 )\t ! k ( ?is ,art1 nor did !y desire x4 ,if ,nature w n rip5 our ,w9es1 let !m be s[re2 yet not)/&+1 if sometimes !y w n s]ve ! ,ma/]1 !y may be drank by ! ,s]vants4 ,m5 ( ?is sort are incurable1 nei!r are !y 7be+ old7 easily tam$2 & "y m5 take little c>e h[ prud5tly !y manage _! ,affairs4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t ,antiquity obta9s ^u all m54 ,b t ! ,v9e-dress] may see t ! pres5t ,age is m skilful ?an ! =m]1 ,i w set be=e him only "o demon/rative ,example1 by :i* he may pla9ly see h[ mu* !y diff]4 ,our =e-,fa!rs knew n h[ to make any ?+ ( ! fces or dreggs ( ,w9e1 b a burn+ ,_s or ,br&y1 :i* be+ extract$1 ! rema9d] !y ?rew away1 or sometimes mix$ x ) ! ,fodd] ( ,cattel1 v r>ely dri$ !m 9 ! ,sun1 & burnt !m into ,pot-a%es2 b by my inv5tion1 !re may be !nce drawn a f> great] quantity ( burn+ ,_s1 !n also a l>ge quantity ( ,t>t>1 & at la/ ! ,pot-a%es1 :i* is a ?reefold pr(it4 ,:i* if y manage ! matt] well1 f a ,pipe ( ,lees1 y w h at ! lea/ sev5 or eight ,urns 7:i* w be ab\t a ,fif? "p1 an ,urn be+ f\r ,gallons7 ( good ,w9e1 f ! residue1 y w h ! burn+ ,_s1 & ,t>t>1 at ! la/ ! clavellat$ ,a%es1 ! pr(it be+ f\r times z mu* z h]et(ore1 :i* ?+ 0 altoge!r unkn[n to our ,ance/ors4 ,h[ _m ,?\s& weight ( ,t>t> is e ye> ?r[n away 9 ,franconia1 ,suevia1 ,alsatia1 ! ,palat9ate1 ^u ! ,rh9e1 ,mosell1 & ,danube1 :i* w\ld be v pr(itable to ^? ,c\ntries1 if ! m5 7 ,arti/s4 ,b :at do? x signifie to tea*1 if !re be none to he> or le>n3 = x is m adviseable to sit /ill & d no?+1 ?an to be l>gely imploy$ to no purpose4 ,b ,i am p]swad$1 t aft] my dea?1 !re w be "s :o w und]/& my good w to ! ,_w1 & se>* out ! tru? out ( my ,writ+s1 to _! own great pr(it4 ,!re is an opportunity or season = e ?+2 ,trees fir/ br+ =? ,budds1 !n foll[ ,blossoms & ,leaves1 & la/ ( all1 ,fruit4 ,!re rema9s yet ano!r ?+ v pr(itable to ,c\ntry-m52 ! juice ( ,apples or ,pe>s be+ press$ out1 by ! help ( ?is subject1 su* an ,eff]vesc5cy 7or work+7 is promot$1 z ,w9es may be !nce made1 hav+ ! reli% ( ! natural1 & b little inf]i\r 9 durability & /r5g?3 & al?\gh ! beat+ ( ! ,apples be some:at t$i\s1 7:i* is n[ done mu* quick] by ,mills7 t lab\r is recomp5s$ ) a good pr(it1 by ! ,w9e aris+ f ! juice2 a ,secret v necess>y = cold ,c\ntries1 :i* _c rip5 ,w9es1 & yet ab\nd mu* 9 ,apples1 b by ?is way may save mu* 9 ! price ( ,w9es1 = :i* !y usually pay de>4 ,i h inde$ _m ,arts relat+ to ,w9es1 b !y belong n to ?is place1 my purpose "h be+ to treat ( ^? only1 :i* are adm9i/r$ by my ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum3 ,arts 7z ,i ?9k7 hi!rto kn[n to none1 or at lea/ n divulg$1 t x may be manife/ to ! ,read] :at pr(ici5cy ! ,_w ha? made 9 good ?+s4 ,:e!r ! matt] be cr$it$1 or n1 signifies little to me1 ,i my self also might h d\bt$1 if ,i _h n le>n$ by exp]i5ce2 b ,judgm5t ought n to be giv5 ra%ly2 we are to "k1 t ,god do? wond]fully disp5se 8 b5efits to ^? :o are 8 ,s]vants1 & :om he ha? appo9t$ to be 8 ,in/rum5ts1 to br+ 8 wond]s to light4 ,if ,husb&m5 moi/5 _! se$ ) ?is ,m5/ruum1 x w soon] be ripe1 & h l>g]1 fatt] gra9s ?an ord9>y3 ,:i* be+ done1 ,i w %ew by :at means !y may make great pr(it ( _! gra94 ,! gra9 be+ :ole1 n gr\nd1 p\r to x w>m wat]1 impregnat$ ) ?is ,m5/ruum1 9 a ,hog%ead well /opp$1 let x /& & f]m5t or "w = a "t1 ! wat] w extract all ! /r5g? ( ! gra91 ! rema9+ husks s]v+ to fe$ ,hogs3 ,if y f]m5t ,hops ) ?is ,liquor1 or extract1 x w be good ,be]3 ,if y w n d ?is1 y may !nce draw a v good _s1 ! residue1 9 a %ort "t1 w be ,v9eg>2 & if y be wise1 y may put ?is burn+ ,_s or ,w9e to _m uses1 by :i* y %all h m pr(it ?an by sell+ x2 a ,secret n to be despis$ :]e gra9 is *eap4 ,i h yet "o ?+ to add among my ,w9e-,arts1 conc]n+ gra91 & ! ,fruits ( ,trees & ,%rubs1 :i* is to be receiv$ ) ?ankfulness1 z a great ,gift ( ,god to ,mank9d4 ,viz4 ,x is f\nd by indu/ry & manifold exp]i5ce1 t f ,rye1 ,:eat1 ,oats1 ,rice1 ,millet1 also f ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,pea*es1 ,*]ries1 ,plumbs1 ,sloes1 ,damasc5s1 ,qu9ces1 ,figgs2 z also f ,goose-b]ries1 ,mulb]ries1 ,b>b]ries1 ,black-b]ries1 ,eld]-b]ries1 & o!r-l ,fruits ( ,trees & ,%rubs2 f all ^!1 ,i say1 may be prep>$1 ) little lab\r & co/1 a ,dr9k v l to ,w9e1 bo? 9 ta/e1 smell1 & /r5g?1 be+ grateful1 :olesome1 & durable4 ,= :i* l>ge b\nty1 ! ,inhabitants ( cold ,climates 7:i* nev] see ,grapes7 _c r5d] to ,god suffici5t ,?anks4 ,!re yet rema9s a manifold use ( ?is subject 9 ,m$ic9e1 :i* if x 7 rightly describ$1 w\ld make a great ,volume1 :i* belongs n to ?is place1 b %all be done m commodi\sly at ano!r "t 9 a peculi> ,treatise4 ,x 7 to be wi%$1 t ?is subject 7 bett] kn[n1 & m us$ by +5i\s ,*ymi/s & ,apo!c>ies1 t s _m dead ,h]bs & unpr(itable ,wat]s might n be set to sale4 ,:at1 ,i pray1 w\ld x avail1 if ! :ole ,mass ( ,blood be+ inflam$ ) an intol]able heat 7z happ5e? 9 ! ,plague & o!r contagi\s ,fev]s7 y %\ld wrap ! head ) a moi/5$ ,rose-,cake1 com=t ! ,temples1 ,pulses1 ,h&s & ,feet ) ,wat]8 ?9k y by ?is to drive away ! ,disease8 ,n at all1 b r r5d] x worse1 z ,exp]i5ce ha? (t5 witness$4 ,b x seems to me z if a vapor>y ,ba? or ,cauldron 7 too hot1 & "o %\ld g & cov] ! ,furnace all ov] ) cold l951 to temp] ! heat1 a ?+ to be laugh$ at2 b ! wood :i* cause? ! flame be+ tak5 out1 ! ,furnace cools ( its own accord4 ,by a l reason1 ! malignant ,fire ( hot ,diseases is 9 ! space ( a few h\rs1 drawn out f ! mo/ inw>d ,p5etrals ( ! ,he>t1 by f\r gra9s 7at ! mo/7 ( a good ,m$ic9e1 :]e no place is left = ext]nal ,cool]s1 or corroborat+ ,epi!ms4 ,:i* ?+ ,i h obs]v$ n only 9 "o1 b 9 _m ,exp]im5ts2 ,t ! ,v5om be+ exclud$ f ! ,he>t1 ! ,body ha? return$ to its due temp]1 & by degrees to heal? & /r5g?4 ,to :at purpose are s _m ,o9tm5ts1 ,oils1 ,empla/]s1 c4 :5 a small quantity ( a good ,m$ic9e is able to effect m ?an !m all8 ,a :ole ye> is (t5 sp5t 9 ! cur+ a small ,ulc] or ,w\nd1 & !n left worse ?an at ! beg9n+1 ! ,bridle 7accord+ to ! ,prov]b7 be+ appli$ to ! ,horses ,tail1 & n to ! orig9al ( ! ,disease4 ,! ,f\nta9s ( ext]nal ,ulc]s are to be dri$ )91 & n imprud5tly to be /opp$ up ) outw>d ,pla/]s1 :i* o!rwise1 )\t any outw>d ,rem$y1 by a small quantity ( a good ,m$ic9e1 may be radically cur$ 9 ! space ( a few weeks4 ,!re=e su* a ,m$ic9e is to be s\ght1 & all o!r trifles to be laid aside3 ,b :at do/ ?\1 see+ ! ,_w w be deceiv$1 & desire? no o!r8 ,= if any ,physician h a good ,m$ic9e1 :i* is mu* easi] = ! sick to take1 ?an _m +rateful ,potions2 ?is is nei!r e/eem$ nor rew>d$1 = if he require a ,fee or ,rew>d1 he is answ]$1 ,t he gave only a few gra9s ( p[d]1 two or ?ree times1 :i* _c be s de>3 ,h5ce *us+ a c]ta9 ?+ = an unc]ta91 he require? 8 rew>d accord+ to 8 visits1 & prescribe? ,bottles full ( ,physick1 :i* may be long 9 tak+1 & he h ! fitt] opportunity to encrease _! numb]4 ,! same ?+ ha? also obta9$ 9 ,*irurg]y1 = if an hone/ ,*irurgeon quickly cure? an outw>d ,evil by ! help ( a good ,m$ic9e1 he %all n h a due rew>d1 b %all be told1 ,t he ha? only appli$ two or ?ree ,pla/]s1 :i* c be wor? b little4 ,!re=e in/ead ( be+ paid = a quick ,cure1 he reaps no?+ b +ratitude2 s t be+ bett] taught1 x behove? him to d l o!rs1 by employ+ a mon? or m ab\t t ,cure1 :i* he c\ld p]=m 9 ?ree daies4 ,= ?is1 & ! l causes1 v few are treat$ ) good ,m$ic9es1 b ,physicians /udy delaies1 aft] ! old mann]1 if n 9 respect ( ! sick1 yet at lea/ = _! own pr(it2 = if ! sick readily pays 8 ,fees1 he1 ei!r out ( ignorance or volunt>y neglect1 neglecte? ! matt]1 = :i* he w h an heavy acc\nt to give4 ,! pres5t ,_w do? only ?is1 he t /&e?1 let him /&1 & he t falle?1 let him lie1 none reg>de? x2 e "o take? c>e ( 8 own matt]s2 nor w he put 8 h& to ! qu5*+ ( ! fire4 ,t fam\s ,patron ( ,art1 ,alex&] ! ,great1 :o be/[$ ^u 8 ,philosoph] ,ari/otle m ?an a ,hundr$ ,?\s& ,cr[ns a ye>1 = 8 ,inquiries into ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 n[ cease? to be4 ,! mo/ wise ,erne/us ,duke ( ,bav>ia1 & ,elector ( ,cologne1 ,:at ,exp5ce ha? he n be5 at 9 collect+ ! ,writ+s ( t incomp>able ,g]man ,physician & ,philosoph]1 ,p>acelsus1 & o!r su* ,*]i%]s & ,advanc]s ( ,arts1 our ,g]many ha? lately br\ght =?8 b ,m>s 7! ,sword7 ass]t+ 8 ,empire1 ha? bani%$ ,jupit] & ,m]cury 7,ju/ice & ,arts7 s t !y play lea/ 9 sight2 b sure x is1 t if !y be n quickly re/or$ & advanc$ to _! dignity1 x w be to ! unspeakable detrim5t ( ! ,c\ntry1 & to ! great advantage ( ,/rang]s2 ,:i* ,god ( ,8 ,m]cy prev5t4 ,& n[ ! b5evol5t ,read] ha? se51 :at wond]ful & incr$ible ?+s may be p]=m$ by ! b5efit ( ?is subject2 yet ,i w n d5y1 b t x may also s]ve = _m m ?+s :i* ,i "k n1 be+ pr(itable = all ord]s ( m51 sup]i\r & inf]i\r1 le>n$ & illit]ate1 great & small1 accord+ to _! sev]al ,vocations & ,/ates4 ,b "s m5 may say1 ,i d inde$ believe t _m great ?+s may be done by its means2 b because ?\ do/ n toge!r & at once %ew ! way ( prep>+ ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture by its help2 !re is !re=e reason to d\bt :e!r x be ! ,univ]sal ,secret ,m5/ruum ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 to wit1 ! ,h]maphrodite ,m]cury1 s mu* spok5 ( by !m1 e :]e to be f\nd1 a ?+ contemptible & vile1 to be f\nd 9 e ,dunghil1 by nature cold & hot1 a great ,poison1 quickly kill+ & quickly heal+1 a matt] to be f\nd ) all m51 :i* ! ri* & poor equally possess1 :i* ,adam br\ght ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & _m m ,epi!ts ( ! ,anci5ts1 :i* are all agreeable to t ?+4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 ,t 9 my judgm5t ! ,anci5ts _h no o!r ,univ]sal ,m]cury1 to :i* all _! m>ks d p]fectly agree1 & may be appli$4 ,d n all m5 "k x1 see+ & behold+ _! own ,ur9e1 ( :i* x is g5]at$8 ,is x n a v vile matt]1 :i* we keep n 9 ! ,h\se1 b ?r[ out ( doors1 accord+ to ! ,precept ( ! ,philosoph]s1 to be s\ght 9 ,dung8 ,is x n a great ,poyson :5 made into ,gun-p[d] or ,aqua =tis8 &1 ,h n ,i %ewn t a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be made ( x8 ,is x n a me] ,fire1 & also be+ pure1 cold z ,ice8 & if y w1 ha? x n equally mascul9e & fem99e gifts8 ,do? x n s impregnate ! imp]fect ,bodies 9 ! space ( a qu>t] ( an h\r1 t !y g5]ate ,gold8 ,is n x self impregnat$ by ! heat ( ! ,fire1 t x br+e? =? ^? ,fruits8 ,is x n highly volatile1 & pres5tly firmly fix$8 ,is x n a ,wat] bo? moi/ & dry8 a great ,corrosive1 & yet be+ rightly prep>$1 an ,enemy to ,corrosives8 ,is x n mo/ heavy & mo/ light8 ,to :at ?+1 except ,nitre1 do? ?is ,enigma ( ! ,philosoph]s agree8 ,=1 ,:at is black] ?an a ,cr[1 :it] ?an a ,swan1 m hurtful ?an a ,s]p5t de/roy+ _m1 light] ?an ! ,w9d1 heavi] ?an ,gold8 ,is n ?is ! true dev\r] ( 8 own ,*ildr5 7! ,metals7 ! ,azo? ( ,philosoph]s1 ! ,soap ( ! ,wise1 ! ,ur9e ( ,boys1 ,sulphur vive1 ! ,salt ( ,/rang]s1 ! ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s8 ,are n all ^! ?+s 9 ,nitre8 ,b by :at me?od !y may be !re f\nd1 is n my bus9ess to %ew 9 ?is place1 let x be suffici5t to h po9t$ out ! subject 9 :i* !y are to be s\ght & f\nd1 :i* no man be=e me ha? be5 s k9d to d4 ,= fur!r demon/ration1 to wit1 t f ,nitre a true ,univ]sal ,solv5t 7,i w\ld n h y imag9e x to be ,aqua =tis7 may be prep>$1 !re ne$e? n4 ,b ?\ mai/ contradict x if ?\ can/1 or "n ano!r subject 9 :i* are all ^? ?+s4 ,:i* ,i "k ?\ can/ n d1 if ?\ c\ld'/ at once take a view ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,t ,i h n writt5 any ?+ conc]n+ a ,t9cture to be prep>$ ( x = ! ,imp]fect ,metals1 7:i* defect ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h suppli$7 ?\ mai/ ?9k t ,i h n proce$$ s f>1 & t ,i h want$ "t & opportunity to make a f>!r ,progress1 nor did ,i ev] aspire to s great ?+s1 b h cont5t$ my self ) ^? ( a mean] ,rank4 ,b h[ f> ,i h p5etrat$ by se>*+ into ,nitre1 may be se5 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,furnaces1 :]e ,i h prescrib$ "s notable ,processes f a gross subject1 ( :i* ?is is n ! lea/1 :]e ,i %ew1 t "s ye>s be=e1 ,i w\ld h melt$ a ,calx ( ,gold1 & because x w\ld n melt1 ,i add$ by int]vals a ,flux+ ,p[d]1 prep>$ ( ,salts1 till all fl[$ well1 !n ! ,crucible be+ tak5 out ( ! ,fire1 & ! matt] p\r$ out1 :5 ,i expect$ ,gold1 in/ead ( t ,i f\nd ,lead1 b ! ,flux+ ,p[d] 0 v r$1 7al?\gh made ( ! :ite/ ,salts7 be+ t+$ ) ! ,anima ( ,gold1 ! ,gold be+ dive/$ ( all its dignity4 ,:i* ?+1 :5 ,i _h consid]$1 believ+ "s ,secret to lie 9 ! matt]1 ,i sev]al times repeat$ ! lab\r1 b alwaies 9 va93 ! cause ( :i* err\r 0 n ! subject1 b my self1 :o _h n obs]v$ ! weights & degree ( ,fire2 or ,god1 :o w\ld n t ,i %\ld make any f>!r discov]y4 ,truly1 if t ,lab\r _h succe$$1 ,i %\ld long s9ce h possess$ ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 :o am n[ =c$ to su/a9 my ,family by mean] ?+s ) lab\r4 ,b pass+ by ?is1 see1 ,i pray y1 :at ! mo/ accurate ,philippus ,p>acelsus ascribe? to rude ,nitre1 :5 he sai?1 ,*ymi/ry ha? discov]$ ! matt] to lie 9 ,nitre4 ,let ,basil ,val5t9e1 ,s5divogius1 & ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 be consid]$1 & y %all see t all _! ,say+s are accomodat$ to ! op]ation ( ?is subject1 & t ,i h n attribut$ too mu* to x1 b r less ?an is due4 ,i c\ld1 _h ,i a m9d s to d1 compose all ! t]ms ( ,philosoph]s ) ?is subject1 b to :at purpose s great a prolixity8 ,he t %all once come s f> z ,i am1 ! ,secrets ( ! ,philosoph]s w be suffici5tly manife/ to him1 & w freely confess1 t ?is is ! only true ,univ]sal ,solv5t1 & t !re is no o!r4 ,_m h alwaies believ$ ?is ?+ to be prep>$ ( ,nitre1 b because !y 7 n fully confirm$ 9 _! m9ds1 !y tri$ no?+ ) x1 & !re=e f\nd no?+4 ,_m m5 9 my "t h endeav\r'd to fix ,nitre into a ,t9cture1 b because !y took x crude )\t a due ,prep>ation & fit ,associate1 su* z x 0 :5 !y committ$ x to ! ,fire1 su* x rema9$2 b if !y _h kn[n h[ to h jo9$ an amicable subject ) x1 p]haps x might h be5 m pr(itable4 ,basilius comm&e? to associate x ) a brisk & lively female1 f ^: embraces ! ,que5 might br+ =? issue3 ,all ! ,philosoph]s say1 t to ,m]cury is to be add$ its own weight ( ,gold & ,silv]1 7b n ! common7 & t ( bo? is to be made "o indissolvable ?+2 = :ile ! ,gold is dissolv$ by ! ,m]cury1 9 ! same mom5t ! ,m]cury is coagulat$ by ! ,gold1 ! solution ( ! ,body1 & ! coagulation ( ! ,m]cury1 are done bo? by ! same ,"w4 ,c]ta9 x is1 t !re is "o ?+ among ,m9]als1 :i* is conjo9$ & fix$ ) our ,nitre1 & dur+ ! fixation1 passe? all col\rs2 b ,i "k n ! end ( ! ?+1 hav+ nev] p]=m$ t lab\r1 & by reason ( my great age1 ?9k n to repeat x2 nor w ,i be ! advis] ( any man1 t he %\ld se>* aft] an unc]ta9 lab\r ) a c]ta9 ,loss3 b if any man 9 do+ ?is %all miss 8 hope1 let him n blame me = giv+ him ! occasion by ?is ,writ+1 :o h wrote ?is only = ?is end1 t ,i might make x manife/1 t ! "n ( ,univ]sal is n undes]v$ly assign'd to x3 ,nei!r also is !re any ne$1 t a ?+ ( s great mom5t %\ld be made kn[n to an ungrateful ,_w4 ,any ( ^? ?+s :i* ,i h %ewn may be done by x1 are suffici5t = a man to su/a9 8 ,family4 ,"s man may except1 & ask1 ,:o ha? reveal$ to !e1 t ?is is ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s8 ,i answ]1 ,t ,i "k x to be su* f ! prop]ties1 =m1 & nature assign$ to x by ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* ?\ also1 if ?\ had/ ,philosophick eyes1 w\ld/ ackn[l$ge to be su*1 :i* is wont to hide x self f ! pr\d1 & to reveal x self to :om x please? ,god4 ,if a skilful ,g>d5] %\ld happ5 into a ,g>d51 :]e he %\ld see t wond]ful ,vegetable1 ,noli me tang]e1 7:i* at ! fir/ 0 br\ght f ! ,ea/ ,indies1 !re=e plant$ & *]i%$ ) great c>e & admiration 9 great m5s ,g>d5s7 ( :i* he _h read s _m port5t\s ?+s1 viz4 ,t refus+ e t\*1 x w\ld fall to ! gr\nd4 ,& al?\gh he _h nev] be=e se5 ?is ,h]b ) 8 ,eyes1 w\ld he n c]ta9ly appreh5d ?is to be t v ,h]b8 = ! ,v]tues attribut$ to x argue t x _c be any o!r4 ,s he ^: eyes x ha? pleas$ ,god to op51 s t he c appreh5d all ! ,prop]ties to be 9 a subject1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s affirm to be 9 _! ,univ]sal ,m]cury1 ,w he n1 acquiesc+ 9 t1 desi/ f seek+ out ano!r8 ,la/ly1 ,sal ,nitre is ! only gr[?1 g5]ation1 & encrease ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 z also _! ,de/ruction1 & ,reg5]ation1 by a p]petual ,circulation ( ! ,elem5ts1 by :i* ?+s be+ dissolv$1 d aga9 return into ! same f :i* !y arose3 ,= ! ,nitre ( ,vegetables 9 ! bodies ( ,animals1 by ! int]v5+ dige/ions & sep>ations1 is g5]at$ into a ,m9]al ,salt1 :i* none w d5y3 & ,nitre or ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 is ,vegetable1 ,m9]al1 & ,animal1 :i* _c be said ( any o!r subject1 b ! ,univ]sal ,matt]4 ,& ev5 z x is ! *ief ,cons]v] ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 s x is also _! ,de/roy] & ,dea?2 !re=e by !m x is bo? lov$ & hat$4 ,vegetables love x1 :5 gr[+ 9 ! ,e>?1 !y !nce draw _! n\ri%m5t2 = :5 ! ,e>? is dead1 or void ( ,salt1 x af=de? nei!r n\ri%m5t or encrease to fe$1 ,*ri/ himself be+ witness1 :5 he sai?1 ,ye are ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?3 b if ! ,e>? be de/itute ( ,salt 7or ! ,salt ha? lo/ 8 saltness7 x is altoge!r dead1 & c br+ =? no ,fruit4 ,an ignorant man sai?1 t ,dung make? ! ,e>? fruitful1 b undes]v$ly1 = n ! ,dung1 b ! ,salt :i* lies hid 9 ! ,dung1 do? ?is1 :i* is g5]at$ ( ,vegetables aft] _! putrefaction1 & aga9 transmut$ into _! se$s & roots :i* are 9 ! ,e>?2 ! same ,animals aga9 receive 9 _! food1 :]eby _! bodies are /r5g?n$ & pres]v$ f ,corruption4 ,= no man is s rude1 b he ha? le>n$ by exp]i5ce1 t ,salt is ! ,pres]v] ( ?+s bo? liv+ & dead4 ,b an ignorant man may object1 t o!r ?+s also h a pres]vative ,p[]1 z myrrh1 aloes1 & o!r ,balsamick ,liquors1 :i* pres]ve ,fle% & ,fi% f putrefaction4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 ,t x is n myrrh or aloes1 b _! salt1 :i* effecte? ?is4 ,honey also & sug> pres]ve ?+s1 :i* are n salts4 ,i answ]1 ,t ?\ und]/&e/ n ! nature ( ,salts2 ^? are sweet salts1 ! o!r are bitt] salts1 :i* by putrefaction are *ang$ into s[re & acid4 ,also e burn+ _s ( ,w9e1 & o!r ,vegetables1 pres]ve? o!r bodies1 al?\gh !y are n 9 =m ( salt1 nev]!less x is no?+ else b ! mo/ pure volatile salt ( ! ,w9e2 mix$ ) its sulphur1 :i* do? ?is2 = none ( ! ,pr9ciples is s9c]e1 & :olly free f ! mixture ( ! re/4 ,v9eg> do? ! same ?+1 & is a me] salt1 :i* if "t w\ld p]mit1 ,i c\ld easily demon/rate4 ,:at man's s5ses are s dull1 t he _c und]/& "o ?+ to pass into ano!r1 by ! m$iation ( putrefaction1 to him ev5 great ,volumes w\ld pr(it no?+4 ,f ! sweete/ ,mu/ 7or new ,w9e7 ,sug>1 ,honey1 by ! help ( putrefaction & ,f]m5tation alone1 is made an acid ,t>t>1 a /rong ,v9eg>1 & a volatile burn+ ,_s2 all ^! w pres5tly return into a nitr\s salt1 :i* few und]/&1 ^? especially :o are believ$ to "k mu*4 ,n only ,man is delight$ ) salt1 )\t :i* he _c be s\nd & 9 heal?1 b also all ,animals4 ,mice1 above all1 are v gre$y ( ,salt1 ! :i* if !y f9d n1 !y lick ! sal9e effloresc5ces ( ,walls1 & make a v nitr\s ,ur9e4 ,pigeons also frequ5t old ,walls1 :i* ab\nd ) salt4 ,h5s pick out ! gra9s ( ,oats f ,horse-dung1 :i* are full ( salt1 pref]r+ !m to fre% ,oats1 & !nce become m fruitful1 9 lay+ m ,eggs1 ! salt concoct+ ! small /ones :i* !y swall[1 9 _! ,v5tricles1 is ! fir/ matt] ( ,egg%ells2 b if1 be+ %ut up 9 ,p5s or ,coops1 !y h n t salt e>?1 ) ! small s& or /ones1 :i* !y usually dev\r1 or _! /oma*s be+ weak1 do? n dige/ !m1 ! ,eggs !y lay aft]w>ds1 w be su* z we call w9dy ,eggs1 hav+ no %ells1 or su* z are v imp]fect4 ,m9]als gr[+ 9 ! b[els ( ! e>? 7,exp]i5ce be+ witness7 rejoice 9 salt1 f :i* !y associate to !mselves bodies1 & make an encrease3 ,9 l mann]1 !y love x out ( ! e>?1 & by x are rip5$ & meliorat$2 among/ :i* ,salts1 ,nitre1 z ,i h said1 is end[$ ) a s+ul> sympa?y t[>ds ,metals4 ,on ! contr>y1 ,m9]als z well z ,animals & ,vegetables1 abhor salt1 if !y be unduly associat$ ) x1 = s !y are corrupt$ & de/roy$2 = salt be+ adhibit$ 9 a due mann]1 is ! only pres]v]1 augm5t]1 & p]fect] ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 :i* all ! ,philosoph]s confess2 among/ :om1 ,plato ascribe? to salt some?+ div9e1 to :om succe$+ ,ages h ass5t$1 seek+ _m ?+s 9 salt1 yea1 ev5 ! /one ( ,philosoph]s x self2 b be+ ignorant :at a true salt 01 & ( ! mann] ( apply+ & prep>+ x1 !y c\ld n make any fur!r progress4 ,h5ce any man may easily see :y ! ,anci5ts call$ ^? ,secrets by ! "n ( ,al*ymy1 viz4 z a c]ta9 h&l+ & melt+ ( salt1 = :i* reason also !y famili>ly us$ ^! words2 ,9 ,fire & ,salt consi/e? ! ,magi/]y3 ,imply+1 t by ! b5efit ( fire & salt1 a true ,m$ic9e 0 to be prep>$1 z well = ! heal? ( m51 z = ! p]fection ( ,metals4 ,if ,god prolong my ,life1 & grant me opportunity1 ,i w h]eaft]1 = ! good ( ,mank9d1 op5ly decl>e :at ,salt & ,fire are1 t ! incr$ible ,v]tues ( ^? two bodies1 z yet unkn[n to ! ,_w1 may be made manife/ to all ,m54 ,"o ?+ ,i w add1 t ! ,philosoph]s po9t+ out ! ,univ]sal matt]1 speak obscurely1 :5 !y say1 t x is ev]y:]e to be f\nd1 t ! ,poor ha? x z well z ! ,ri*1 & t no man c live )\t x1 :5ce _m h s\ght = ,air1 ,ra91 ,sn[ 9 ,m>*1 ,may-dew dream+ ! univ]sal matt] to be 9 ^?1 & :5 _! lab\r ha? happily ceas$1 !y h obta9$ some:at ( a nitr\s salt4 ,x is c]ta91 t ! ,/>s d impregnate ! ,air & ,cl\ds ) _! ,ca?olick se$1 :i* pres5tly fall+ 9 =m ( ,ra91 ,sn[1 & ,dew1 r5d] ! ,e>? fruitful & fit = g]m9ation1 & t !y are aga9 drawn upw>ds by ! w>m? ( ! ,air1 leav+ _! ,nitre 9 ! e>?1 to be aga9 impregnat$ by ! />s1 & aga9 to desc5d to conciliate ! f]tility ( ! e>?1 le/ ! e>? at any "t %\ld lab\r "u a want ( ?is univ]sal se$1 b cont9ually applie? x self to ! vegetation ( ?+s1 & pres]ve? a p]petual ,circulation ( ! ,elem5ts4 ,h5ce ,h]mes ha? writt51 t ,t :i* is above is z t :i* is bel[4 ,yet nev]!less1 we ne$ n seek x among ! />s1 see+ t x may suffici5tly be _h1 by a f> %ort] way1 at h&1 & be=e our feet4 ,= s mu* ! words ( ,h]mes intimate4 ,! ,words ( ! ,secrets ( ,,h]mes4 ,true x is1 & remote f e cloak ( a ,lye1 t :atsoev] is bel[1 is l to t :i* is above2 by ?is ! wond]ful ?+s ( ! "w1 ( "o ?+1 are acquir$ & p]fect$1 ev5 z also ?+s are made ( "o1 by ! consid]ation ( "o1 s all ?+s are made ( ?is "o by conjunction4 ,its ,fa!r is ! ,sun1 its ,"m ! ,moon1 ! ,w9d c>rie? x 9 its belly1 ! ,e>? is its ,nurse1 ! ,"m ( all p]fection4 ,its p[] is p]fect1 if x be *ang$ into ,e>?2 ! subtile & ?9 be+ sep>at$ by ! fire f ! gross & ?ick1 & inde$ prud5tly ) mod]ation & wisdom2 ?is asc5de? f ! ,e>? unto ,heav51 & aga9 desc5de? f ,heav5 to ! ,e>?1 & receive? ! p[] & efficacy ( ! sup]i\rs & inf]i\rs4 ,9 ?is mann] ?\ %alt acquire ! glory ( ! :ole ,_w2 ?\ %alt drive away all d>kness & bl9dness1 = ?is is a ,=titude excell+ all o!r p[] & /r5g?1 = x is able to p5etrate & subdue all ?+s1 z well ^? :i* are ?ick & h>d1 z ^? :i* are subtile4 ,9 ?is mann] ! ,_w 0 made1 & h5ce its admirable conjunctions & wond]ful effects1 see+ t ?is is ! way by :i* ^? wond]ful ?+s are effect$1 & = ?is reason ,i am call$ by ! "n ( ,h]mes ,trismegi/us1 see+ t ,i h ?ree p>ts ( ! wisdom & philosophy ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,s ,i conclude my ,spee* :i* ,i h made conc]n+ ! ,sol> ,"w4 ,^! are ! words ( ! mo/ anci5t ,philosoph] ,h]mes1 :o = 8 p]fect k ( ,nature1 is des]v$ly /il$ ,! ,fa!r ( ,philosoph]s2 9 :i* words he ha? suffici5tly h9t$1 ,t 8 little ,bird )\t w+s 7:i* fly+ day & night is n we>i$7 is ! ,_s & ,life ( ! sup]i\r & inf]i\r ,elem5ts1 ! ,cons]v] ( ! sup]i\r & great]1 & ( ! inf]i\r & less] ,_w1 & t x lies hid 9 ,nitre3 ,= ! bett] und]/&+ ( :i*1 let a man ?r\ghly consid] ! ,air1 9 :i* ! ,univ]sal ,_s1 ! fir/ ,ens or ,be+ ( all ?+s1 dwelle?1 )\t :i* no ,animal c live a qu>t] ( an h\r1 nor any ,vegetable or ,m9]al be produc$2 nei!r c ! ,sun %9e1 nor ! ,fire burn4 ,ev5 z ! ,excrem5ts ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 by a cont9ual ,circulation1 are transmut$ into ,elem5ts1 ! ,elem5ts into ,excrem5ts1 & ^? aga9 return into ,alim5ts1 by an uncessant r5ovation & transmutation1 :i* ,man only do? n atta94 ,! ,husb&man kn[e? t ! ,leafs1 :i* e ye> fall f ! ,trees1 af=d a new vig\r & n\ri%m5t1 t ! ,excrem5ts ( ,cattel produce v good ,grass1 t ! ,fces or ,recrem5ts ( ,m9]als1 f :i* a ,metal ha? be5 once sep>at$1 is 9 a %ort "t impregnat$ by ! ,/>s1 t be+ melt$1 !y aga9 yield ! same ,metal :i* !y _h done a little be=e3 & ! ,scoria ( metals are e :]e return$ to _! ,m9es1 :]e 9 a ye>s "t be+ recruit$ by ! attractive p[] ( ! ,univ]sal ,_s1 !y are aga9 impregnat$1 s t !y aga9 by melt+ af=d metal4 ,do? n ! ,e>?1 f :i* ,salt-,petre ha? be5 extract$1 be+ expos$ to ! ,air 9 ! int]val ( "s mon?s1 yield o!r ,salt-,petre1 & ?is z (t5 z y w1 z if no?+ _h be5 extract$ f x8 ,do? n all ?+s :i* are calc9$1 viz4 ,lime made ( ,/ones1 ,%ells1 ,woods1 ,h]bs1 f :i* ! ,fire ha? =c$ ! ,univ]sal ,_s1 by a v /rong ,appetite or ,magnetism1 draw ! ,univ]sal ,_s aga9 afre%1 & return into a ,corporeal ,nitre8 ,is n ! heat & v]tue ( ! sun1 ! excrem5t or sup]fluity ( ! sun1 by :i* x is n\ri%$ & su/a9$8 ,if heat 7 no?+ to ! sun1 ! ,air1 by its ,nitr\s ,ess5ce1 c\ld nev] r5d] x weighty1 nor cause x to di/ill 9 fruitful ,ra9s2 nor c\ld ! ,e>? br+ =? ,fruit1 & af=d fre% nutrim5t & food to ! sun1 its cons]v]3 ,:5ce x foll[e?1 t an ,excrem5t is alwaies ! cons]vation & n\ri%m5t ( t ?+ :i* makes or sep>ates x4 ,b "h ,plato comm&e? to re/2 at ano!r "t 7,god will+7 m %all be spok54 ,we h he>d1 t 9 salt especially 9 ,nitre1 al?\gh slight$ by ! unskilful1 !re are f\nd mo/ pot5t & pr(itable v]tues1 z well = true ,m$ic9e1 z = ,al*ymy4 ,nor is x reasonable t any man %\ld be (f5d$ ) its *eapness or l[ e/eem2 b he may r ?9k1 t t :i* is despisable be=e ! ,_w1 & imag9>y ,philosoph]s1 is mo/ preci\s ) ,god1 & ^? :o "k ! my/]ies ( ,nature4 ,!re=e x rema9s1 t 9 ! nature ( ?+s !re is n a bett] subject1 by :i* m & great] wond]s may be p]=m$1 ?an ,sal-,nitre4 ,!re=e1 ,i also con/antly affirm1 ,t ( x may be prep>$ ! true ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s3 b ,i w n say1 t ,i "k ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s f x1 because ,i nev] w5t s f>3 ,b ^? ?+s :i* ,i h deliv]$ conc]n+ x 9 ! correction ( metals1 & o!r good ,arts1 ,exp]i5ce alone ha? taught me2 9 :i* ,i acquiesce1 & all ^? ?+s1 if ! matt] %\ld require1 & x %\ld conduce to a good end2 ,i %\ld n blu% to demon/rate s+ly ?r\gh _! p>ts1 t x may be laid op5 to all m51 t all ^! ?+s may be p]=m$1 b n by e man2 see+ t ,i h n writt5 = t end1 t !y %\ld be pro/itut$ to all m51 = !n ,i %\ld h wrote m fully1 b t !y might rema9 9 ! p[] & cu/ody ( ,fri5ds4 ,x c h>dly be believ$1 :at great tr\bles my ,writ+s h creat$ me1 :ile "o acco/s me f ?is place ) long ,lett]s1 will+ me to unfold ?is or t4 ,o!rs address me ) a great ,catalogue ( ,que/ions1 ( :i*1 if ,i %\ld answ] ! t5? "p1 ,i %\ld sc>cely h ,bread to eat4 ,if ! ,,"l see good1 he w af=d me "t & occasion ( do+ yet bett] ?+s1 b if n1 let ! ,read] accept ! w = ! de$3 ,truly1 !re are _m ,sci5ces ( great mom5t 9 my ,possession1 by :i* ,i c\ld po9t out a safe pa? to ,po/]ity1 = ! atta9+ ( high] ?+s1 b because ,i h alwaies /udi$ to ma9ta9 my ,family1 ) my own hone/ lab\r1 )\t detrim5t to my ,neighb\r1 ,i am 7contr>y to my g5ius7 prohibit$ to publi% m1 be+ con/ra9$ to apply my h&s to anci5t lab\rs4 ,"s may inf]r2 ,if ?\ ha/ f\nd out m1 act by o!rs1 ?y h&s be+ susp5d$ f ! ,"w1 let x suffice !e to h dispos$ ( ?y lab\rs4 ,b he t %all ?us say1 confesse? himself1 n to "k ! ,_w to be p]fidi\s3 ,if ,i c\ld h be5 made p>tak] ( fai?ful ,op]ators1 ,i %\ld long s9ce h _h a free prospect ( my affairs4 ,b x is n at t pass z _m believe1 m5 are n[ p]fidi\s1 keep+ no promises1 e "o seeke? 8 own1 "r or wrong2 ,b5efits are rew>d$ ) evil1 :i* ha? happ5$ to me m ?an once2 :5 ,i h adopt$ "o = a fai?ful fell[-lab\r]1 ! contr>y ha? happ5$3 ,= z soon z he ha? le>n$ any ,secret1 believ+ himself to be m le>n$ ?an me1 ha? feign$ div]s excuses to get away1 :i* if he c\ld n effect op5ly1 & ) ,cons5t1 he ha? attempt$ x privately2 or ha? c>ri$ himself s petulantly1 t ,i %\ld ?ank ,,god to be fre$ f him4 ,:5ce x came to pass1 t ,i alwaies lo/ my purpose1 p]ceiv+ ! ,prov]b to be true1 ,he t w h 8 bus9ess well done1 mu/ be bo? ma/] & s]vant4 ,b ,i tru/1 t 9 a %ort "t aft] my dea?1 ^? :o %all1 di/ribute my ,laboratory among !m1 :]e ,i h made a /&1 w fur!r se>* out ! secrets ( ,nature1 & be+ light$ by my ,tor*1 w come to ! desir$ end3 b x w be mu* m grateful to me1 if my ,secrets1 :i* ,i h f\nd out ) great ,co/s1 ,lab\r1 & ,c>e1 %\ld be kn[n to _m1 ?an t !y %\ld be intomb$ ) me1 )\t ,usury4 ,to :i* end ,i w alwaies1 accord+ to my p[]1 be a mo/ ready help] & ,c\nsellor1 = ! sake ( ,po/]ity4 ,,! ,,explication ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,set =? ,9 ,te/imony ( ! tru? ( t ,matt]1 & = ! ,advantage ( ! ,lov]s & ,foll[]s ( ,,arts4 ,read]1 ,9 ! fir/ place1 be=e ,i prove & v]ifie ! p[]s & v]tues ( ! a=esaid ,univ]sal subject1 :i* ,i h attribut$ to x1 9 e po9t1 x w be necess>y to make kn[n aft] :at mann] ! m5tion$ ,salt ( ! ,e>? p]=me? its ,op]ations1 t ! b5evol5t ,read] may n be conf\nd$1 nor imag9e t x ex]cise? all its ,op]ations 9 "o only mann] & way1 to wit1 crude1 z x is ( x self2 = x do? n s1 b x ex]te? its p[] 9 ?ree mann]s1 =ms1 or figures1 ,= ,example sake2 ,its fir/ ,use is 9 _m ,bus9esses & ,arts1 z x is simply drawn f ! ,e>?1 be+ purifi$1 & is kn[n to all m54 ,x is appli$ to ano!r use1 be+ fir/ calc9$ by fire1 & *ang$ & exalt$ into a m fix$ sub/ance4 ,aga91 = ano!r use1 x is fir/ de/ill$ into a volatile ,_s1 & ,aqua-=tis4 ,& s t subject p]=me? its ,op]ations 9 ,figures1 simple1 z x is 9 its self1 9 =m ( a ,sun2 secondly1 z a fix$ fi]y ,liquor2 ?irdly1 9 ! figure ( a volatile _s1 or corrosive ,aqua-=tis2 z %all be demon/rat$ bel[1 f po9t to po9t1 9 ord]4 ,po9t ,i4 ,9 ! fir/ place all ,fossiles1 by ! m$iation ( ?is ,subject1 may be p]fectly exam9$1 :at ,metals !y prop]ly conta91 h[ _m1 & h[ mu* ( ea*4 ,= ! v]ify+ & demon/rat+ ?is fir/ po9t1 ,i w beg9 to %ew1 t ,m9]als may be mo/ commodi\sly prov$ by ! ,m$iation ( ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 & 9 :at mann] ?is is to be done4 ,fir/1 ,! ,m9]al is to be f9ely p[d]$1 :e!r x be ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp]1 or ,lead4 ,to a hundr$ weight ( ?is1 add ?ree or f\r hundr$ weight ( ,calc9$ or fix$ ,nitre1 ,note1 ,t ! small ,say weight is "h meant mix all v well toge!r1 put ! mixture into a v /rong ,pot1 :i* is to be %ut ) its ,cov]1 set x ^u a small foot 9 su* a melt+ ,furnace1 z is describ$ 9 ! f\r? "p ( my ,furnaces1 k9dle ! fire by degrees1 & let ! m9]a1 or ,ore fl[ well ) its liquor 9 ! ,pot1 l wat]1 !n p\r x out into a ,vessel fit = ?is purpose1 suff] x to cool1 !n take out ! ,regulus2 if x be 1 1 1 or 1 weigh x 9 a ,probatory ,balance1 & y %all f9d h[ mu* 1 1 1 or 1 !re is 9 t ,ore4 ,,nb4 ,t ,iron & ,t9 _c be prov$ 9 ?is mann]1 = is n fusible 9 su* a fire1 & is r$uc$ into ,scoria by ,combu/ion1 by reason ( ! ,salt4 ,,nb4 ,t if ! ,regulus ( or come n pure1 or conta9 any or 1 suff] x to run ^u a ,te/ or ,cupel1 ) a little 1 till x sp>kle & %9e1 & y %all h ! ,metal f9e1 :i* is a pro( t may securely be tru/$1 & accord+ to t a ,computation may be made1 )\t any fe> ( fraud or ,sophi/ication2 ! ,regulus ( ,copp] or ,lead1 ne$ no o!r trial1 b are judg$ good4 ,,nb4 ,t if ! ,ore be /ubborn1 & yields no ,regulus 9 ! fir/ melt+1 let ! ,pot be aga9 set into ! ,furnace1 7if x be yet :ole1 putt+ to ! ,ore1 giv+ no ,regulus1 a piece or two ( ,iron7 be+ cov]$1 lea/ ! ,coals fall into x1 suff] x to fl[1 !n ! iron ent]e? into t untameable ,sulphur1 exi/+ 9 ! ,ore1 & h9d]+ x f pass+ into ,regulus1 & suff]e? ! ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp]1 or ,lead1 conta9$ 9 t ,m9]al1 to fall d[n1 :i* is to be p\r$ out into a fit vessel1 & ! ,regulus w settle to ! bottom1 :i* be+ cold is to be sep>at$ f ! ,scoria2 b if y w prove :e!r or no ! ,gold conta9e? any ,silv]1 or ! ,silv] any ,gold or ,copp]1 or ! ,lead any ,silv] or ,gold1 !n suff] ! ,regulus to fl[ ^u a ,cupel1 till x sp>kle ) a ,spl5d\r1 & aft]w>ds make sep>ation by ,aqua =tis1 & y %all f9d h[ mu* ( e ,metal is p]mix$ ) ! o!r4 ,!re is no ne$ to describe ?is sep>ation at l>ge1 because x is e :]e kn[n1 & n[ v p]spicu\sly taught by ,laz>us ,erk]1 s t x ne$s no repetition3 ,i h "h %ew$1 & prov$1 t by ! ,m$iation ( ,nitre1 ,m9]als may easily & spe$ily be exam9$4 ,!re=e1 ?is fir/ ,po9t be+ n[ prov$ & v]ifi$1 ,i give ?anks to ,god1 :o ,i tru/1 w fur!r assi/ me4 ,po9t ,,ii4 ,! ,m>*asites ( ,gold & ,silv]1 be+ melt$ by ! ,m$iation ( ?is1 by a s+ul> ,comp5dium1 hi!rto unkn[n1 d af=d m ,metal ?an by ! common way4 ,t :i* is conta9$ 9 ?is second po9t is n ! lea/ among/ my ,lucrif]\s ,secrets1 b "o ( ! be/1 :i* ,i h always res]v$ mo/ secret )9 my own ,brea/4 ,_m ,m5 h (t5 allur$ me ) fair ,spee*es1 to demon/rate x1 b hi!rto ,i h n be5 prevail$ ) to d x1 n out ( envy1 or t my self alone %\ld h t art at comm&1 b because ,fai? is h>dly any :]e to be f\nd1 x is n[ reput$ an hon\r to promise _m ?+s1 & p]=m few1 b a disp>agem5t to keep ,promises2 = ,i h (t5 le>n$ to my loss1 t :5 ?r\gh fair ,words1 & ,promises (t5times m ?an ,i requir$1 ,i h be5 p]swad$ to ,communicate ?is1 or t ,secret2 z soon z x ha? be5 out ( my h&s1 ,i h f\nd ! q contr>y1 = in/ead ( a ,rew>d1 !y h ei!r d]id$ me1 or began to qu>rel & cont5d1 & 9 ?is mann]1 ! ,b5efits :i* ,i h conf]'d ^u !m1 h be5 recomp5s$ ) great ,impiety4 ,! ,process foll[e?4 ,let !re be a ,furnace built ( good ,/one1 :i* is able to endure ! ,fire1 small or great1 z y please1 or accord+ to ! necessity & commodity ( y\r ,lab\r1 9 ! foll[+ mann]4 ,fir/ build an ,ar* ab\t a ,cubit high f ! gr\nd1 ! :i* cov] & make level above ) ,iron ,plates1 or ,/one t w hold ! ,fire1 :i* %all be ! foot ( ! ,furnace1 ! l5g? ( :i* ought to exce$ ! bread? f\r times1 t is1 x ought to be f\r times z long z broad2 by ?is ,ar* or foot ( ! ,furnace !re is yet ano!r ,furnace to be erect$1 ^: bigness )9 mu/ behalf ! bread? ( ! long ,furnace1 & ab\t two ,cubits high f ! w9d holes1 into :i* ! ,wood is to be put1 & 9 t ,furnace1 on t side :i* adjo9e? to ! melt+ ,furnace1 is to be a hole1 ?r\gh :i* ! flame ( ! light$ ,wood may /rike ^u ! ,he>?s ( ! ,furnace2 & heat !m2 above1 let !re be an ,iron ,cov]1 to t end t :5 ! wood is put 91 ! ,furnace may be cov]$ ) x1 & ! flame may be =c$ to ent] by ! side into ! ,melt+ ,furnace1 & let ! ,melt+ ,furnace1 ! ,he>? be+ n[ p]fect1 be divid$ accord+ to its l5g?1 into ?ree ,*amb]s or p>ts1 s t e ,*amb] be squ>e1 t is1 z long z broad1 & betwe5 e ,*amb] let !re be a ,wall1 ) a hole 9 ! l[] "p1 t ! flame may pass freely into ! second & ?ird ,*amb]1 betwe5 :i* two let !re be also ! l ,p>tition or ,wall1 ) its hole at bottom1 & let ! ?ird or la/ ,*amb] be close1 sav+ its little door1 let x h "o only hole1 by :i* ! flame may pass out1 also on "o side ( ! ,furnace1 !re is to be a hole 9 e ,*amb]1 by :i* ! ,he>?s may be disc]n$1 & ! ,m9]als & ,metals tak5 out & put 91 b ! ,*amb]s are n to exce$ a ,foot1 or a ,foot & a half1 9 heigh?2 9 ! upp] "p ( :i*1 let !re be a ,cov] or ,cap ( good ,e>?1 well lut$ & accommodat$ to x 9 su* mann]1 z :5soev] ne$ %all require x may be remov$ ) a pair ( ,tongues1 & put on aga94 ,all ^! ?+s be+ ?us rightly prep>$1 let a ,he>? be made 9 ! fir/ ,*amb] ( good ,e>?1 :i* c su/a9 ! fire1 let ! ,e>? n be too fat1 or too lean1 b ( a middle condition2 9 ! second let !re be a ,te/ made ( ,argill1 or ,wood ,a%es1 b 9 ! ?ird ,*amb]1 let !re be a ,he>? ( good ,e>?1 & 9 ! ,"n ( ! ,"l1 let ! fire be k9dl$ 9 ! side ,furnace1 t ! ,furnace ) its ,he>?s may be ?r\ghly dri$4 ,:i* be+ done1 let ! ,ore ( or be+ rightly prep>$1 be put into ! la/ ,*amb]1 t x may be made hot by degrees1 & burn1 b n melt1 :i* may be h9d]$ by ! help ( ! little door1 & ! fire may be gov]n$ at a beck1 accord+ z x %all be necess>y1 & ! ,m9]al require?1 or %all be able to suff]2 ! ,m9]als are sometimes to be /irr$ & turn$ well ab\t 9 all p>ts1 ) an ,iron ,hook or ,ladle1 t !y may be well ,calc9$4 ,9 ! fir/ ,*amb] let !re be put s mu* ,lead z ! ,he>? w hold1 & :5 x move? well1 put ^u x1 spoonful aft] spoonful1 ( ! ,calc9$ ,m9]al 9 ! la/ ,*amb]1 /irr+ x ) ! ,lead1 & turn+ x ) an ,iron ,ladle1 & let x be s long ^u x1 till ! ,lead %all h attract$ all ! ,metal1 !n ! ,scori are to be tak5 out ) an ,iron ,ladle fit = ?is "w1 & to be kept by !mselves2 !n aga91 m ( ! ,calc9$ ,m9]al is to be put ^u ! ,lead1 & s ! melt+1 turn+1 & tak+ out ( ! ,scori1 is to be cont9u$ z long z !re is any ( ! ,m9]al at h&1 or z mu* z is suffici5t = ! ,he>?2 & if dur+ ?is lab\r1 ! ,lead %\ld be impregnat$ ) a suffici5t quantity ( ,gold or ,silv]1 by ! ,m9]al1 7:i* may be p]ceiv$ by tak+ a little out 9 a ,spoon1 & exam9+ x ^u a ,cupel7 !n let ,nitre be burn$ ^u x1 & let x be repeat$ two or ?ree times1 = s ! ,lead w be purify$1 gr[ :ite1 & be r5dr$ ductile1 & passe? freely 9 ! ,te/1 )\t wa/e1 :i* yet w\ld n be if x _h n be5 fir/ depurat$ by ,nitre2 ! ,lead into :i* ! ,gold & ,silv] ha? pass$1 is to be tak5 f ! ,he>? ) a ,ladle1 & ! ,he>? made ( ,a%es1 9 ! middle ,*amb] is to be fill$ ) x1 & ! ,bell[s to be plant$ aga9/ x1 to bl[ ! ,coals to ! o!r side1 & accord+ to ! common mann]1 ! ,lead is to be d$uc$ into ,salt1 & ! ,cake ( ,gold or ,silv] is to be tak5 out1 & aft]w>ds to be ?r\ghly depurat$ 9 good ,te/s3 ,& s 9 t ,furnace may be p]=m$ ?ree ,lab\rs1 & m ( ! ,gold & ,silv] is reta9$ !n by any o!r way1 = bl[+ ) ,bell[s wa/es & de/roys mu* ( a ,metal1 & r$uce? x by burn+ into ,scori1 :i* ! sweet flame ( wood do? n d2 ! ,scori be+ tak5 out1 suff] !m to pass ?r\gh a high ,furnace1 t if !re be yet any ,lead among !m1 x may be sav$1 to be us$ aga9 9 ! =m] ,lab\rs1 7to wit = attract+ ,gold & ,silv]1 9 ! fir/ ,*amb]1 f ! ,m9]als ,calc9$ 9 ! la/7 9 ?is mann] no?+ w be lo/1 & n only m ,gold & ,silv] obta9$1 b also )\t s great a *>ge ( ,coals z is us$ 9 ! ord9>y way4 ,y %\ld h always two ( ^? ,furnaces1 or m 7if y h a great quantity ( ! ,m9]al7 9 y\r ,elaboratory1 t :il/ y "w 9 "o1 ! o!r may be repair$1 & :5 !re is ne$1 furni%$ ) new ,he>?s4 ,?is is ! be/ & mo/ pr(itable mann] ( melt+ ! ,ores ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,lead1 conta9+ 9 !mselves ,lune1 & ?is )\t ,coals1 & /rong bl[+1 b by ! flame ( wood only4 ,a4 ! ,foot ( ! ,furnace1 ,b4 ,c4 ,d4 ! ?ree ,*amb]s1 ,e4 ,f4 ,g4 ! ?ree little doors ( ! ,*amb]s1 by :i* ! ,m9]als & ,metals are put 9 & tak5 out1 ,h4 ! ,cov] or ,cap ( ! ,furnace1 ,i4 ! ,w9d holes1 or ,regi/]s by :i* ! flame is gov]n$1 ,k4 ?ree holes 9 ! ,walls1 or ,p>titions ( ! ,*amb]s1 ?r\gh :i* ! flame passe?1 = ! heat+ ( ! ,*amb]s & ,he>?s1 ,l4 ! ,furnace on ! side1 into :i* is put dry wood1 ,m4 ! ,a% hole1 ,n4 its ,cov] or ,/opp]1 ,o4 ! hole 9 ! side1 by :i* ! flame is convey$ into ! ,*amb]s1 ,p4 ! ,iron ,rods1 ) :i* ! ,m9]als are turn$1 :il/ !y are 9 torrefy+ & ! ,scori are tak5 away f ! ,lead1 ,q4 a ,spoon or ,ladle1 by :i* ! torrefi$ ,m9]al is put ^u ! fl[+ ,lead1 & ! ,lead :i* is impregnat$ ) ,gold & ,silv]1 is remov$ f ! fir/ ,melt+ ,he>? to ! o!r1 ,r4 ! ,tongs ) :i* ! ,cakes ( ,gold & ,silv]1 are tak5 f ! second ,he>?1 ,s4 ! ,furnace 9 :i* ! ,cakes ( ,gold & ,silv] are p]fectly depurat$1 ,t4 ! ,te/s1 ,v4 ! ,c9]itia4 ,,nb4 ,t ! ,works com+ f ! fir/ ,he>?1 may also be p]fectly f9i%$ 9 ! second ,*amb]1 b x is bett] to d x on ,te/s fit = ?is purpose4 ,! figure ( ?is ,furnace is n pr9t$ 9 ! ,lat9 ,copy1 nor to be f\nd among ! o!r ,orig9als4 ,,nb4 ,t :at conc]ns ?is ,po9t1 is ( great] mom5t ?an _m w believe1 because 9 our ,c\ntry1 !re are f\nd 9 _m places ri* ,m9es1 ab\nd+ ) ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* nev]!less are n rightly depurat$ by ! common way ( ,melt+1 s t !y af=d s little1 t x w n pay ! *>ge ( ! ,coals2 & !re=e x is yet unkn[n h[ mu* good ,metal !y conta91 b x lies hid 9 obscurity1 :i* nev]!less might be v well p]fect$ 9 ?is mann]1 ) great pr(it4 ,i "k ,m9es ( ?is sort 9 v>i\s places1 :i* ,i h f\nd v poor1 accord+ to ! common way ( prov+1 b accord+ to my ,me?od v ri*4 ,:at ,treasures do? ,hung>y1 ,bohemia1 ,c>9?ia1 ,/iria1 & ,saltsburg posses 9 _! ,regions1 unkn[n to !m1 & yet aft] an easie mann] to be obta9$8 ,:at ,treasures ha? ,misnia1 ,?ur+ia1 ,brunswick1 & ,fi*telburgh1 hid 9 !m1 & d no good8 ,!re is no ,man ( a s\nd m9d1 b may easily by lab\r & obs]vation disc]n :at a great diff]5ce !re is betwe5 ! common way ( ,melt+1 & m9e1 if he s]i\sly consid] ! matt]4 ,a ,m9e ( ,lead do? n want an exquisite ,art ( melt+1 because x is ( small price1 nor w ! loss be great1 if "s ( x be burnt 9 melt+1 or rema9 9 ! ,e>?4 ,9 l mann] ! vulg> way ( melt+ ,copp]1 by high ,furnaces1 & /rong bl[+1 is suffici5t4 ,b ! ,m9es ( ,gold & ,silv]1 are n to be treat$ s grosly1 b aft] a m subtile & pr(itable mann]1 t no?+ ( !m may be lo/1 b may be ( great] use & pr(it1 ?an hi!rto ha? be5 done4 ,= ! ,m9]al ( ,gold1 al?\gh x is n 9 "s great ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 yet = ! mo/ "p1 x is f\nd 9 ,fl9ts1 & ,/ones conta9+ ,iron1 or 9 any crude ,m9]al 9 :i* (ttimes ,antimony1 r$ ,sulphur1 & ,ars5ick1 is mix$ toge!r ) ! ,m9]a ( ,gold4 ,z may be se5 9 ,c>9?ia & its ,conf9es4 ,b h[ %\ld su* a ,m9e1 if melt$ ) ,coals aft] ! common mann]1 yield its fruit )\t loss2 = :e!r x be torrefi$1 or n1 if x be ca/ ^u ,coals1 & agitat$ ) ! /rong bla/ ( ,bell[s1 t :i* is immature flie? away1 c>ry+ ) x self t :i* is good2 t :i* rema9e? passe? into ,scoria4 ,= al?\gh x %\ld be mix$ ) ,lead1 ! ,m9]a ( ,lead1 or ,salt ( ,lead1 yet !y w\ld n rema9 conjo9'd1 b ! ,lead is easily melt$1 fl[e?1 & leave? ! ,ore1 :i* by /rong bl[+ is r$uc$ into ,scoria1 reta9+ mu* gold1 :i* s is lo/1 z well z ! o!r :i* flew away 9 smoak1 & at ! be/ b a v little sav$1 :i* ha? entr$ ! ,lead4 ,,nb4 ,b1 9 my way1 x is necess>y t ! ,ore %\ld be brok5 & subdu$1 & !reby =c$ to yield its ,gold1 if x be well incorporat$ ) ! lead1 & ! volatile is pres]v$ ) ! fixt2 add1 t ! flame lightly /rik+ or play+ ^u ! matt]1 de/roye? no?+1 & by ?is way1 !re is no metal lo/4 ,t ! ?+ is s1 ,i w prove by a c]ta9 similitude or comp>ison2 make pro( 9 :at mann] y please1 ( gold or silv] ,ore1 & obs]ve h[ mu* good metal t conta9s1 aft]w>ds prove ! same 9 a great quantity ^u ,coals1 & y %all f9d mu* less 9 t1 ?an 9 y\r small pro(2 :5 nev]!less ! contr>y ought to be1 because a great fire ha? a great] =ce ( act+ ^u ! ,ore1 ?an a small "o2 & ?is is ! only cause1 because a great quantity require? a m viol5t fire ?an a small "o2 :i* is av]se to all crude & volatile ,m9]als4 ,b by my way1 !re is f\nd z mu*1 if n m1 9 a l>ge quantity1 z 9 a small pro(4 ,!re=e ,i w "h %ew yet by ano!r mann] ( probation1 t by ! common & usual way ( melt+ ,m9]als1 all ! metal _c be obta9$1 & sometimes sc>cely half or a ?ird "p4 ,to an hundr$ p\nds ( ! ,m9]al1 r$uc$ into a small p[d]1 add #h1 #ab1 #af1 or #ah p\nd ( granulat$ ,lead1 or z mu* z ! ,m9]al %all ne$1 mix ! ,m9]al & ! p[d] ( ,lead1 :i* ) a little ,spoon are to be committ$ to a fi]y hot ,cupel1 plac$ "u a ,c9]itium or ,muffle1 give a /rong heat1 & ! ,lead w attract all ! metal f ! ,ore1 & ca/ out ! ,scoria or dross1 :i* w re/ ^u ! mov+ ,lead2 :i* be+ done1 y mu/ h at h& a hot ,iron ,rod1 ) :i* y may move & /ir ! ,scoria e way well1 up & d[n ^u ! ,lead1 to ! end1 t if any good metal %\ld z yet rema9 9 !m1 ! ,lead by t mov+ may lay hold on x1 & cat* x to x self2 aft]w>ds suff] ! ,scoria = a little :ile to heat & burn ^u ! ,lead1 t x may fl[ well2 !n let ! heat ( ! fire some:at abate1 & ! ,scoria w become ?ick] & fit to be drawn out ) an ,iron rod1 :i* is to be broad at ! po9t1 r\nd1 & %>p1 t ! ,scoria may be e :]e clean & :olly drawn away f ! ,cupel1 :i* are dilig5tly to be kept1 t no?+ be lo/1 & le/ ! future essay %\ld be false4 ,?is be+ done1 drive ! ,lead rema9+ 9 ! ,cupel ) an indiff]5t heat1 !n !re w rema9 ! gold or silv]1 :i* t hundr$ p\nds ( ,ore did conta92 t gra9 or portion is to be tak5 out & res]v$4 ,,nb4 ,t :il/ y are prov+ ! ,m9]al1 y may also impose ano!r ,cupel1 ( ! same magnitude & weight1 & z mu* ,lead ^u x z 0 mix$ ) ! m9]al1 )\t x1 suff] x to fl[ alone by x self4 ,! gra9 or portion :i* comes to be obta9$ f ! m9]al ^u ! o!r ,cupel1 w be :at t m9]al did conta94 ,aft]w>ds ! two ,cupels are to be weigh$ ap>t1 & z mu* z ?is1 9 :i* ! ,ore 0 wr\ght1 %all be heavi] ?an t 9 :i* only ! ,lead fl[$1 s mu* ( ,lead or ,copp] t hundr$ weight ( ,ore did conta92 & s mu* gold or silv] z ! gra9 or portion rema9+ 9 ! ,cupel weighe?1 & s mu* ,scoria or dross z 0 remov$ & drawn out ) ! ,iron ,rod4 ,,nb4 ,"s man may object1 ,t ! ,scoria _c be s accurately & purely remov$ f ! ,cupel1 b some:at w be left beh9d4 ,i answ]1 ,t al?\gh ! remov+ ( ! ,scoria %\ld n be exactly done1 :i* not)/&+ may be done1 if dilig5ce be us$1 because ! ,scoria to be remov$ are n pure ,scoria1 b z yet conta9 some:at ( ! ,lead1 :i* may be easily z heavy1 yea1 heavi] ?an ! ,scoria rema9+ 9 ! ,cupel1 & :i* _c be remov$1 nev]!less ! pro( w be j & good4 ,b if by a melt+ made 9 a great quantity1 y %all f9d z mu* or 1 or 1 7,,nb4 t ,iron & ,t9 _c be prov$ 9 ?is mann]7 z ! small pro( demon/rat$1 ,i ?9k x %\ld be1 if y %all n f9d c4 & ! "* %\ld be 4 believe t y h n rightly proce$$1 & t t :i* is lo/ is gone 9 fume1 or by combu/ion1 into ,scoria4 ,see+ !re=e t ?is pro( is ( a great weight1 & accord+ly is to be made by a great melt+ ,"w1 ,i w decl>e t lab\r m copi\sly4 ,= example sake1 ,i take two ,cupels1 accomodat$ to "o & ! same =m1 ,i weigh !m s+ly1 if "o be heavi] ?an ! o!r1 !n ) a knife ,i p>e or scrape x a little above or bel[1 s t !y may be ( equal weight1 aft]w>ds ,i put !m side by side conjunctly1 or "o be=e1 & ! o!r beh9d1 "u a ,c9]itium2 :5 !y are duly hot1 ,i put ^u "o ! ,m9]al1 mix$ ) ! granulat$ ,lead1 & ^u ! o!r1 ! granulat$ ,lead only2 !n ,i suff] !m to fl[ toge!r1 seasonably ab/ract+ ! ,scoria f t :]e ! ,m9]al is2 !n ,i cause bo? to cease4 ,n[ suppos+ t ,i h add$ to ! ,hundr$ weight ( ,ore1 #abjj p\nds ( ,lead1 & also wr\ght #abjj p\nds ( ,lead 9 ! o!r ,cupel alone1 & ea* ,cupel to h weigh$ ?ree ,lo?ones1 accord+ to ! weight ( ! ,city1 & t ,i f9d 9 t ,cupel 9 :i* ! ,m9]al 0 wr\ght1 a portion ( ,gold or ,silv]1 weigh+ 7accord+ to ! probatory weight7 n9e ,lo?ones1 & 9 ! o!r ,cupel1 a portion ( ,silv] weigh+ ?ree ,lo?ones1 :i* ! #abjj p\nds ( ,lead yield$3 ,b 9 reg>d t ,i also add$ to ! ,m9]al #abjj p\nds ( ,lead1 :i* also h yield$ ?ree ,lo?ones1 :i* ,i sub/ract f ! n9e ,lo?ones1 & !re rema9e? six ,lo?ones ( ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* ! ,hundr$ weight ( ,ore ha? yield$4 ,,nb4 ,if y w\ld "k :e!r ! ,m9]al also conta9e? ,lead & ,copp]1 & h[ mu*1 !n ,i weigh bo? ! ,cupels ap>t1 obs]v+ h[ mu* t 9 :i* ! ,m9]al 0 wr\ght is heavi] ?an t 9 :i* ! ,lead 0 wr\ght alone1 & s mu* ,lead or ,copp] ,i may affirm to h be51 toge!r ) ! ,gold & ,silv]1 9 t ,m9]al2 suppose ! ,cupel 9 :i* ! ,m9]al 0 wr\ght to weigh #cj p\nds1 accord+ to ! probatory weight1 m ?an t 9 :i* ! ,lead 0 agitat$ alone1 !n ,i am sure t !re 0 s mu* ,lead or ,copp] 9 t ,m9]al1 toge!r ) ! gold & silv] 7= iron & t9 d n ent] ! ,cupel1 b pass into ,scoria1 b ! & rema9 on ! ,cupel7 & ! rema9+ weight1 to wit1 sev5ty p\nds1 ,i f9d all 9 ,scoria1 = a little flie? away 9 fume3 9 ?is mann] x may be obs]v$ :at quantity a hundr$ p\nds ( ! ,ore ( ,lead or ,copp] conta9e? ( good ,metal1 & :e!r x h any gold or silv] or n2 accord+ to :i* a computation may be made1 :e!r x w pay ! ,*>ge 9 a great quantity1 or n1 & :at ga9 may be _h f x4 ,?is is a mo/ desirable pro(1 inv5t$ = ! use ( gold & silv]1 :i* are necess>ily by ?is way yield$ 9 great quantity2 if x happ5 o!rwise1 ! err\r is to be ascrib$ to ! work+2 = ! ,m9es ( copp] & lead1 ?is pro( do? n succe$ 9 great quantity1 al?\gh by x may be c]ta9ly kn[n h[ mu* ( ei!r ( !m is conta9$ 9 an hundr$ weight ( ,ore1 = bo? ^! metals are easily burnt by ! fire1 & r$uc$ into ,scoria1 :i* happ5e? n to gold & silv]1 if !y be rightly h&l$2 only "h x is made appe> :at quantity ( ,saturn or ,v5us is conta9$ 9 an hundr$ p\nd- ( ,ore ( ,saturn or ,v5us1 :i* is impossible to extort 9 great quantity1 by ! common & kn[n way3 = s(t & sulphure\s metals ( ?is sort lose mu*1 because "p is driv5 away by /rong bl[+2 ano!r "p is r$uc$ into ,scoria3 b by my way no?+ is lo/ ?us1 & b v little rema9e? beh9d4 ,i "k yet ano!r way1 & t bett] too1 ( p]fect+ ! ,m9]als ( gold1 silv]1 copp]1 & lead1 ) a c]ta9 comp5di\s pr(it2 b see+ t 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi ,i h made no m5tion ( a ,"w ( ?is sort1 ,i %all "h say no?+ ( x4 ,i also "k a way ( extract+ f v poor ,copp] ,m9es1 all ! ,copp] conta9$ 9 !m1 )\t great lab\r & co/2 :i* ,m9es are e :]e 9 great quantity to be f\nd1 b are n suffici5t to pay ! ,*>ge ( melt+ 9 ! common way2 b ?is my secret way w yield great pr(it1 = sc>cely "o p\nd ( ,copp] w rema9 beh9d1 & be lo/ 9 an hundr$ p\nds ( ,scoria4 ,po9t ,,iii4 ,! volatile & immature ,m>casites ( ,sol & ,luna are fix$ 9 ! space ( ?ree h\rs1 s t !y r5d] a d\ble quantity ( ,metal1 to :at !y c\ld h done be=e fixation1 c4 ,?is fixation is a s+ul> secret1 9 p]fect+ ,antimonial & ,ars5ical ,m9]als1 :i* are :olly crude1 :i* commonly yield a little ,gold3 ,= :5 ,m9]als conta9 mu* ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 or ,orpim5t1 & are torrefi$ 9 ! common way1 !n ! ,ars5ick or ,orpim5t de/roye? mu* ( ! ,gold1 c>ry+ x away 9 fume2 b if !y be melt$ )\t a =ego+ torrefaction1 !n ! bl[+ =ce? away m2 if f a ,m9]al ( ?is sort1 ! yell[ or r$ ,sulphur1 ,ars5ick1 or o!r rapaci\s sub/ances1 be dim9i%$ or consum$1 by clos+ x 9 ,e>!n ,vessels1 z _m d1 !n by ?is means ! ,m9]al is burnt1 lose? its flux & +ress into ,lead1 s t mu* ( ! gold is de/roy$1 & r$uc$ into ,scoria2 to prev5t :i*1 ?is foll[+ way is ! be/3 ,) "o "p ( ! m9]al mix half a "p ( ,nitre1 let x be k9dl$ ) a ,coal1 & fix$1 !n ! ,nitre burne? away ! greate/ "p ( ! rapaci\s sulphur1 & fixe? ! re/1 s t !re is b little ( ! ,gold lo/1 & x keepe? its flux & +ress into ,lead2 if x be put into ! =ego+ ,furnace1 & !re wr\ght1 x yielde? all ! gold & silv] :i* x conta9e?1 & no?+ is lo/4 ,"h "s may object1 & say1 ,t al?\gh 9 ?is mann]1 m gold may be obta9$2 yet ! ,nitre make? ! "w de>1 :i* ,i inde$ confess to be true1 if ! ,nitre be b\ght at a de> rate1 b if by an artificial ,culture1 x may alwaies be _h at h&1 x w co/ little1 & ?is torrefaction & fixation1 may be p]fect$ ) great pr(it4 ,po9t ,,iv4 ,all ,gold & ,silv] n purely melt$ f its ,m>casite1 may be swiftly purg$ f e ,additam5t1 ! silv] sep>at$ f ! ,gold1 by fusion only1 ) a small lab\r & co/1 b 9 great weight4 ,?is way ( purify+ & f all addition quickly1 & 9 an easie mann]1 is a ?+ mo/ pr(itable1 & an ,art highly necess>y to be kn[n by ^? :o h&le metals2 = x is soon] done1 ?an by ! way ( cupellat+ or bl[+ (f ) ,lead1 b is de>]1 by reason ( ! ,nitre2 nev]!less1 ! lab\r is easie & pleasant1 & x is done 9 ?is mann]3 ,let a ,crucible ( impure gold or silv] be plac$ 9 su* a ,furnace z is describ$ & depict$ 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( our ,furnaces1 let x be melt$1 !n ca/ 9 "s ,regulus ( ,antimony1 m or less1 accord+ to ! great] or less] impurity ( ! ,gold1 & accord+ z x ha? m or less ne$ ( cleans+ = its purification4 ,:5 all %all fl[ & be cle> 9 ! ,crucible1 ca/ into ! ,crucible ^u ! metal1 at sev]al times1 ab\t s mu* ,nitre1 z !re is ( addition to ! ,gold2 let x fl[1 !n ! ,nitre attracte? ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 toge!r ) ! impurity conta9$ 9 ! ,gold1 :i* passe? into ,scoria4 ,& ?is ,process do? n s]ve only = impure ,sol & ,luna1 b also = su* ,sol & ,luna :i* conta9 ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,lead1 ,t91 ,*alcitis1 ,auri*alcum1 & o!r metallick & m9]al matt]s1 ,t9 especially1 :i* is difficult to be sep>at$ f ,sol & ,luna by ,lead1 )\t loss4 ,b 9 ?is mann] x may be quickly & easily done4 ,b t my mean+ may be ! m rightly und]/ood & ! less err\r be committ$ 9 work+1 ,i w "h in/itute ! ,process cle>ly1 & 9 express words4 ,suppose to j4 ( gold or silv]1 !re be two lo?ones ( ,copp]1 & ?ree lo?ones ( ,t9 7a lo?one is half an ounce7 :i* ,i w\ld sep>ate1 & if x be done by ! kn[n way ( bl[+ (f ) ,lead1 !re w ne$ at ! lea/ ?irty or =ty lo?ones ( ,lead1 & nev]!less "o "p ( ! ,sol or ,luna w be lo/2 b by my way to two lo?ones ( ,copp]1 & ?ree lo?ones ( ,t91 adjo9 five lo?ones ( ,regulus ( ,antimony1 !n ab/ract ! ,regulus1 toge!r ) ! addition ( ,copp] & ,t91 by ! m$iation ( ,nitre1 :i* may be done 9 ! ,crucible 9 ! space ( "o h\r1 :i* by torrefaction & agitation 9 ! common way1 c\ld sc>cely h be5 done 9 #aj or #ab h\rs2 besides no?+ ( ! ,additam5ts is lo/1 all rema9e? 9 ! ,scoria1 f :i*1 aft]w>ds1 z well ! z ! & ,regulus ( ,antimony may be recov]$1 to wit1 if ! ,scoria1 9 :i* ! 1 1 & ,regulus ( ,antimony is1 be put into a ,crucible1 a live ,coal ca/ 91 & !n ! ,crucible cov]$ ) a tyle1 let !m fl[ a qu>t] ( an h\r1 p\r all out1 & y %all f9d 9 ! bottom ( ! ,cone a little ,regulus1 9 :i* w be ! rema9+ ,sol or ,luna1 :i* ! ,scoria did prey ^u2 let !m be depurat$ on a ,cupel1 if !y be n already pure en\gh3 ,! ,scoria be+ aga9 melt$1 ca/ 9 a live ,coal1 suff] all to fl[ well toge!r1 aga9 !re w fall ano!r ,regulus f ! ,copp]1 ! rema9e?1 & nei!r by ,coals nor any o!r art1 c be br\ght into ,regulus2 b if ^! ,scoria be driv5 ?r\gh a probatory ,furnace1 !n !y also yield ! ,t9 aga91 & t bett] ?an x 0 be=e4 ,?is ,process is n only pleasant1 artificial1 swift & easie1 by :i* gold & silv] is quickly & purely sep>at$ f all addition1 b !re is also hidd5 9 x a great my/]y3 ,b because ,i h only propos$ to prove ^? ?+s to be true & natural1 ( :i* ,i h made m5tion 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 let :at ,i h n[ said suffice1 & :at is "h desir'd may be f\nd p]spicu\sly & satisfactorily decl>$ 9 ! foll[+ ,processes4 ,po9t ,v4 ,gold & ,silv] are easily drawn out ( ,old ,t9 or ,pewt] ,vessels1 ! ,t9 be+ pres]v$ almo/ 9 ! same weight1 & be+ made bett] ?an x 0 be=e1 may s]ve = ! same uses to :i* x is wont to be put4 ,?is ,process also is v well p]=m$ by ! m$iation ( ,nitre1 viz4 9 ?is mann]4 ,let ! ,t91 9 :i* is or 1 be r$uc$ into ,a%es1 ev5 z ,lead is wont to be prep>$1 = ! work+ ( ,m9]als2 & let !re be mix$ ) x z mu* p[d] ( ,nitre1 let ! mixture be put 9 a /rong ,pot :i* w endure ! fire1 ^u :i* put sublim+ ,pots1 let ! mixture be k9dl$ 9 ! l[] ,pot 7:i* is "u ! ,sublim+ ,pots1 & mu/ h a little hole 9 ! side = t purpose7 ) an ,iron ,rod1 r$ hot1 !n ! ,mass beg9ne? to burn1 & s5de? _m ,fl[]s into ! ,sublim+ ,pots1 ! ,t9 & ,salt-pet] rema9+ 9 ! ,pot1 take out1 & melt 9 a ,crucible1 if !re be mu* ,lead1 !n t falle? toge!r ) ! & 1 to ! bottom ( ! ,crucible1 b ! ,t9 ) ! ,nitre passe? into ,scoria1 :i* if ! melt$ ,mass be p\r$ out into a ,cone1 !y are ,sep>at$ f ! ,regulus ( ,lead1 & aft] cool+ maybe tak5 out1 :i* ,regulus ( ,lead1 by ! addition ( o!r ,lead1 may aga9 be wr\ght1 & 9 a /rong ,crucible be r$uc$ into ,scoria ) ,nitre2 !n !re w rema9 a little ,regulus ( ,lead1 :i* conta9e? ! & 1 :i* 0 9 ! 4 ,! fir/ & la/ ,scoria may be r$uc$ by a /rong bla/ 9 a ,probatory ,furnace1 !n ! ,t9 w be aga9 obta9$1 bett]1 h>d]1 & :it] ?an x 0 be=e2 ! reason is1 because ! ,nitre ha? consum$ "p ( ! combu/ible ,sulphur1 & also sep>at$ ! ,lead4 ,al?\gh ?is ,process is n done ) any great pr(it1 yet nev]!less x %ews ! possibility2 b he t kn[e? h[ to h&le ! matt]1 w suff] no loss1 = ^? sublim$ ,fl[]s are ( great] wor? ?an ,salt-pet] & ,t91 because !y may be prep>$ into a good ,m$ic9e2 !y are also v available 9 ^? curi\s r$ ,col\rs = ,clo? ,sc>let1 or ,b[dy exalt+ !m 9 a wond]ful mann]1 & firmly abid+ 9 ! ,clo?1 %9+1 & giv+ x a fi]y gr\nd4 ,po9t ,,vi4 ,mu* ,silv] may be sep>at$ f ,bismu?1 ! ,bismu? pres]v$1 a ,secret agree+ to ^? places :i* ab\nd ) t ,m9]al4 ,?is ,secret is n ( s little weight z p]haps x w seem to "s2 = no ,man ev5 to ?is day ha? prov$ ?is 9 ! matt] x self & ) effect1 yet see+ t x may easily be done1 viz4 9 ?is mann]1 melt ,*alcitis 9 a ,crucible1 & ca/ ^u x successively s mu* ,nitre1 until all ! ,*alcitis %all pass into ,scoria1 or gre5 ,glass1 p\r out ! ,mass into a ,cone1 !n ! ,silv] w settle to ! bottom 9 =m ( a ,regulus1 :i* 0 conta9$ 9 ! ,*alcitis1 !n put ! ,scoria ( ! ,*alcitis into a ,crucible & melt !m well = ! space ( an h\r1 s all ! ,*alcites w be reviv$1 r5dr$ ,corporeal1 & a little w be lo/4 ,he !re=e t c make ! ,salt-pet] himself1 & ne$s n to buy x at a de> rate1 w h5ce reap great pr(it1 o!rwise n2 h[ev] x prove? t ! ,salt ( ! ,e>? c p]=m :at is "h attribut$ to x4 ,po9t ,,vii4 ,f old ,copp] mu* ,silv] is sep>at$1 ! ,copp] pres]v$ unhurt1 by :i* ,artifice ,regions ab\nd+ ) ?is ,metal1 may reap no small pr(it4 ,t ?is extraction ( ,silv] f ,copp] by means ( ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 may be v]ifi$1 y are to proce$ 9 ?is mann]3 ,mix ) ! ,copp] its own weight ( ,regulus ( ,antimony1 !n melt bo? toge!r1 ^u :i* ca/ s mu* ,salt-,nitre successively or at times1 until x turn ! ,copp] toge!r ) ! ,regulus ( ,antimony into gre5 ,scoria1 !n make ! fire /rong]1 & cause ^! ,scoria to fl[ l wat]1 & luit a ,regulus1 :i* al?\gh x be n suffici5tly pure1 x may be depurat$ ^u a ,cupel ) a little ,lead1 & x yielde? ! ,silv] :i* ! ,copp] conta9$4 ,,nb4 ,?is process is mo/ true1 & w nev] deceive any ,man1 b ,i d n say t he %all obta9 ,ri*es by ?is means1 b only prove to be true1 :at ,i h ascrib$ to x 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,,nb4 ,b he t kn[e? h[ to fix ! ,scoria1 t is ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony ) ,salt1 & to melt !m into ,artificial ,/ones1 or ,enamel1 s t no?+ be lo/1 he %all be sure n to und]go ! ,lab\r 9 va92 o!rwise he may ca/ 9 a live ,coal ^u ! ,scoria1 f :i* ! ,silv] is sep>at$1 :5 !y are 9 ,flux1 & let !m fl[ half an h\r1 !n x leave? ! ,regulus ( ,antimony toge!r ) ! ,copp]1 :i* ! ,nitre ha? r$uc$ into ,scoria1 & aft]w>ds ano!r ,regulus1 to be appli$ to use1 :i* if all ?+s be well h&l$1 f bo?1 viz4 f ! ,regulus ( ,antimony & ,copp]1 7aft] _! ,edulcoration7 a gre5 col\r = ,pa9t+ may be extract$1 & s ! ,lab\rs w be comp5sat$1 & ! ga9 w be s mu* ! great]4 ,po9t ,,viii4 ,e common ,silv] may 9 ! space ( a few h\rs be exalt$ into ! nature ( ,gold4 ,?is ,gradation ( ,silv] is p]=m$ by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,m9]al ,sulphur1 to wit1 ( & ,antimony1 9 ?is mann]4 ,adjo9 to z mu* ,regulus ,m>tis1 & aga9 let x be sep>at$ f x by ,nitre1 :i* lab\r is p]=m$ 9 ! space ( an h\r1 to ! rema9+ ,silv] adjo9 aga9 z mu* ,regulus1 :i* is aga9 to be ab/ract$2 & let ?is lab\r be reit]at$ five1 six1 eight1 or t5 times1 :i* may be done 9 "o day1 aft]w>ds let ! be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua-=tis1 !n ! ,gold1 :i* ! ,nitre by ! help ( ! ha? obta9$ f ! ,regulus1 w rema9 9 ! bottom1 :i* is to be edulcorat$1 & corporify'd ) ,borax1 ! ,gold w be good 9 an excell5t degree1 b ! value !re( is sc>ce en\gh to pay = ! ,regulus1 & ,nitre4 ,b he t kn[e? h[ to make 8 own ,nitre1 or c obta9 x )\t price1 may reap a consid]able pr(it3 ,especially if he "k h[ to transf]r ! detract$ ,scoria into fur!r use1 :i* is n "h s\ght1 b is only prov$ t may be exalt$ into by ! help ( ,regulus ,antimonij ,m>tialis4 ,po9t ,,ix4 ,gold may be sep>at$ by fusion f e addition ( ,copp]1 ,t91 ,iron1 ,lead1 ,orpim5t1 ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 or ! l1 )\t ,cupels1 ea* be+ kept ap>t4 ,?is mann] ( sep>at+ ( ,metals1 f "o ano!r1 & ( depurat+ )\t ,cupels1 is a mo/ pleas+1 fair1 & pr(itable secret1 by :i* 9 ! sep>ation ( ,metals1 mu* "t & exp5ce is sav$1 & no detrim5t to be fe>$1 :i* no man1 ev5 to ?is day c\ld effect1 my self except$3 ,y are to proce$ 9 ?is mann]4 ,fir/1 ! mixt ,metal1 :e!r x consi/ ( few or _m1 is to be granulat$1 ! gra9s are to be conjo9$ ) a f\r? "p ( p[d]$ ,sulphur1 some:at moi/5$1 & to be set on fire 9 a ,crucible lut$ accord+ to art1 :i* be+ done1 ! cov] ( ! ,crucible is to be tak5 (f1 & ! enk9dl$ ,metal to be cov]$ ) ! f\r? "p ( its weight ( ,antimony4 ,,nb4 ,t if !re be mu* pp]1 or 9 ! mixture1 !n ! m ,antimony is to be adjo9$1 t x may draw to x self ! imp]fect ,metals4 ,!re=e :5 ! ,mass fl[s ) ! ,antimony1 inject a little well purifi$ ,nitre1 dri$ & pulv]iz$1 & :5 x fl[s well1 ! ,mass is to be p\r$ out into a ,cone1 & ! ,regulus1 if !re be any1 to be %ak5 out1 :i* w conta9 ! greate/ "p ( ! :i* 0 9 t ,mass4 ,,nb4 ,if !re %all be no ,regulus1 t is a sign t !re 0 n ,nitre en\gh to suffice ! crudity1 :i* is to be rem$i$ ?us3 ,return ! ,mass into ! ,crucible1 & p]mit x to fl[1 :i* be+ done1 ?r[ 9 z mu* fil+s ( ,iron1 z y judge !re is ,gold 9 ! ,mass1 & mix x ) ! ,mass ) a r$ hot ,iron1 cov] ! ,crucible1 & give a melt+ fire = a qu>t] ( an h\r1 p\r x into a ,cone1 :5 x is cold sep>ate ! ,regulus f ! ,scoria1 :i* w be ab\t ! same weight ) ! fil+s ( ,iron1 :i* y us$ 9 ! precipitation1 purifie ! ,regulus 9 a small new ,crucible1 by ! injection ( ,nitre1 if x yielde? ,gold )\t ,silv]1 !n x is a sign !re is ,gold yet 9 ! ,mass1 !re=e x is necess>y to flux ! ,mass aga91 & precipitate ) ,iron1 if ! ,regulus be yet gold51 !n x is to be depurat$ ap>t by ,nitre1 & to be kept2 b if x ha? m ?an 1 x is a sign t all ! ,gold is precipitat$1 aft]w>ds suff] ! ,mass to fl[ aga91 & inject z mu* fil+s ( ,iron1 /irr+ !m well ) ! ,mass1 ) a r$ hot iron1 p]mit !m to fl[ well toge!r1 !n x r5d]e? z mu* ,regulus ( ,silv]1 z !re 0 ,iron put 91 aft]w>ds also ! w be precipitat$1 & la/ ( all1 ! ,scoria are aga9 to be flux$ well be+ mix$ ) ,nitre1 t x may appe> :e!r !re be yet any ,metal 9 !m4 ,! ,regulus ( is also depurat$ 9 ! same mann] z ! ,regulus ( 3 ,v5us1 1 & o!r ,additam5ts1 are melt$ by ,bell[s1 s t no?+ is lo/4 ,?is sep>ation ( & f ! vil] ,metals1 by melt+1 ha? be5 long s\ght by _m1 b f\nd by few4 ,laz>us ,erk]1 9 8 ,writ+s ha? taught by :at means may be sep>at$ f by fusion1 b t sep>ation is unlike to ?is :i* ,i h m5tion$1 because "h x is n only %ew$ h[ may be sep>at$ f 1 b also f o!r ,metals4 ,po9t ,x4 ,e imp]fect ,metal1 )\t ! mixture ( o!r ,metals1 may be rip5$ by ?is ,secret alone 9 ! fire1 9 an h\rs space1 s t x w yield ,gold & ,silv]1 b )\t pr(it2 an indication t ! vil] ,metals1 may by ,art be promot$ into ! ,nature ( ! p]fect1 to ! great pr(it ( ,metallurgi/s4 ,?is is done only by ! p[] & virtue ( ,salt ,nitre1 :]eby ! ,metal is p5etrat$1 depurat$1 & fix$ into a m p]fect1 or exalt$ 9 maturity1 b _c be p]=m$ ) mu* pr(it 9 a great quantity1 b x prove? t ,nitre ha? a virtue ( transmut+ e imp]fect ,metal into p]fect1 :i* is done 9 ?is mann]4 ,let ! ,metal be lam9at$ into v ?9 ,plates1 :e!r x be 1 1 or 1 is inde$ correct$ by ?is way1 b melte? n 9 any ,crucible1 & also is transmut$ into o!r =ms1 b n into or 4 ,make 9 a ,crucible /ratum sup] /ratum ) ,saw-du/1 ,sulphur1 & ,nitre1 z also ) ! lam9at$ ,metal1 ( :i* m5tion is made 9 ! second "p ( ,furnaces2 k9dle ! mixture at ! top1 !n a great & sudda9 flam+ fire w arise1 by :i* ! lam9at$ metal is p5etrat$1 p>tly fix$1 & am5d$1 s t if x be wr\ght on a ,cupel ) ,lead1 x leave? "s or 1 :i* nev]!less be=e1 w\ld h yield$ nei!r1 :5ce x is manife/1 t ! flame excit$ by ! ,nitre ha? correct$ ! ,metal4 ,,nb4 ,t is fir/ to be coagulat$1 & ,*alcitis to be pulv]iz$1 be=e !y be commix$ ) ! sudd5 fire ( ,nitre1 & enk9dl$4 ,9 ^! ,lab\rs1 al?\gh !y may be e/eem$ ( small mom5t1 a great ,mi/]y is hidd51 :i* nev]!less w be valu$ by no man1 al?\gh x %\ld be discov]$ 9 pla9 & op5 words1 because ! process is mean1 co/e? little1 & may be p]=m$ 9 ! space ( a qu>t] ( an h\r4 ,po9t ,,xi4 ,metals also gr[ up 9 ?is subject1 9 ! =m ( ,vegetables1 be=e ! eye1 9 ! space ( two or ?ree h\rs1 to ! l5g? ( a ,f+]1 or h&s bread?1 into _m bran*es & twiggs1 )\t ,fruit inde$1 b is a demon/ration t ev5 ,metals !mselves d g]m9ate 9 x l ,vegetables4 ,?is ,po9t is m5tion$ only = ?is end1 to %ew t ,nitre ha? a p[] ( mak+ ,metals to gr[ aft] ! mann] ( ,vegetables4 ,:i* ?+ ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts also p]=me?1 ( :i* m5tion is made 9 ! ,second ,"p ( our ,furnaces2 b ! ,liquor ( fix$ ,nitre is bett]2 :i* is prep>$ by fix+ x ) p[d] ( ,coals & ,fl9ts1 :i* is also taught 9 ! ,second ,"p ( our ,furnaces1 s t !re is no ne$ "h to repeat x4 ,if !re=e ! metals be+ prep>$ 9 little bits1 be put into ?is liquor1 !y w gr[ & encrease aft] ! mann] ( ,h]bs1 & s quickly1 t 9 a few h\rs space !y w gr[ to ! height ( a h&s bread?1 :i* is v delightful to ! eye1 & wor?y ( a s+ul> m$itation1 :5ce s sudd5 an encrease %\ld proce$4 ,c]ta9ly _m ?+s might be writt5 conc]n+ ?is matt]1 b because 9 ?is place ,i h promis$ no m1 b to v]ifie :at ,i h attribut$ to ! salt ( ! e>? 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi2 let :at is said suffice4 ,po9t ,,xii4 ,!re is ano!r augm5tation or encrease ( ! ,p]fect ,metals1 v ga9ful1 by ! ,imp]fect1 answ]+ to ! g]m9ation or gr[? ( ,vegetables1 c4 ,z = ?is augm5tation1 x is done by a way f> di/ant f ! =ego+1 viz4 9 ?is ,sol & ,luna are jo9$ ) ,lead1 ,t91 & ,v5us1 or ) ,t9 alone1 :]e x is to be left = a conv5i5t "t1 !n ! ,sol attracte? f ! ,lead or o!r imp]fect metals1 a gold5 ,ess5ce1 is encreas$ & made heavi]4 ,! ,process is ?is3 ,take "o lo?one 7or half an ounce7 ( ,gold1 eight or t5 lo?ones 7:i* is f\r or five ounces7 ( ,lead1 let !m be melt$ toge!r2 if y please1 y may add ,t9 or ,copp]2 put ! ,crucible1 toge!r ) ! ,lead or o!r imp]fect metals1 into a /rong ,crucible1 give a temp]ate & con/ant ,fire1 t ! ,lead ) ! ,gold may only fl[1 b n be :ite hot2 ca/ into ! ,crucible ^u x half an ounce ( ! be/ ,nitre1 cov] ! ,crucible well1 t no ,coals fall 91 & keep x 9 a con/ant easie fire1 !n 9 su* a "t ! ,lead1 toge!r ) ! o!r metals1 :i* 7 mix$ ) x1 w be turn$ into ,glass1 b ! ,gold be+ pure1 is sep>at$ f ! ,glass by x self1 & w adh]e to ! bottom ( ! ,crucible1 :i* :5 ! ,crucible is brok51 take out & weigh1 & y %all f9d y\r ,gold encreas$1 & t x ha? tak5 weight f ! o!r metals4 ,al?\gh ?is lab\r af=ds no pr(it1 yet x %ewe? h[ ! nature ( metals are to be kn[n4 ,!re is yet ano!r way ( try+ ?is ?+1 ?us1 viz4 ,take half an ounce ( ,gold1 jo9 ) x #e or #f ounces ( ,lead1 & drive away ! ,lead aga9 ^u a good ,te/1 till ! ,gold sp>kle & %9e1 & y %all f9d y\r ,gold to be made mu* heavi] ?an x 0 be=e1 :i* weight x ha? drawn f ! ,lead only4 ,po9t ,,xiii4 ,by ! m$iation ( ?is f all ,imp]fect ,metals & ,m9]als1 yield+ no?+ 9 ! usual ,exam5 ( ,cupels1 ,gold & ,silv] is produc$ 9 a manifold mann]1 be+ an ,argum5t t ! ,imp]fect ,metals h some:at ( ! ,p]fect recond$ 9 !m1 :5 !y are inv]t$1 & %ew !mselves to our sight4 ,if we w\ld obta9 ,gold & ,silv] f ! ,imp]fect ,metals1 by ! help ( ,nitre1 an equal weight ( ,regulus ( ,antimony is to be add$ to !m1 t !y may be r5dr$ frangible1 & fit to be pulv]iz$1 s t !y may be commix$ & fix$ ) ,nitre 9 ?is mann]3 ,take an ounce1 or an ounce & a half ( ,copp]1 ,lead1 ,t91 or ,*alcitis1 melt x ) z mu* ,regulus ( ,antimony2 pulv]ize ! mixture1 & mix ) x its equal weight ( ! be/ ,nitre1 put ! mixture into a crucible1 k9dle x ) a live coal1 !n ! mixture w be r$uc$ by ! ,nitre into ,scoria1 :i* mu/ be melt$ by a v /rong fire1 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 !n ! ,metal w pass into a ,regulus1 b ! ,regulus w rema9 9 ! ,scoria1 :i* by ! ca/+ 9 ( a live coal may be precipitat$ & br\ght to ,regulus aga93 b weigh ! metallick ,regulus accord+ to ! ,hundr$ weight1 & drive x 7if x be ,lead7 ^u a ,te/1 !n y %all f9d x to conta9 gold & silv]1 :i* ! metal _h n be=e4 ,if ! metal be ,copp] or ,*alcitis1 a due proportion ( ,lead is to be add$ to x1 t x may be wr\ght ^u a cupel1 !n x leave? gold & silv]1 :i* )\t ?is ,op]ation x w\ld n h done4 ,?is ,"w may also be effect$ by ano!r way1 viz4 ,mix or ) its own weight ( ,regulus ( ,antimony1 suff] x to fl[ well ) ! metal 9 a melt+ ,furnace1 inject successively by a little at a "t1 s mu* ,nitre z bo? ! ,metal & ! ,regulus did weigh1 !n let ! ,regulus & ! ,metal be fir$ by ! ,nitre1 t "s ( ! sup]flu\s sulphur may be burnt & ! mixture r$uc$ to ,scoria1 aft]w>ds give a /rong fire1 t ! ,scoria may be well melt$1 !n ! ,metal w be sep>at$ f ! ,regulus1 :i* may be te/$1 & ! correction ( ! metal1 made by ! b5efit ( ! ,nitre1 w be manife/4 ,z = ^! #ac ,metallick ,lab\rs1 !y are 9 !mselves v good1 & pr(itable to be kn[n by e "o h&l+ ,metals1 "s ( :i*1 if !y be accurately manag'd1 & by a skilful ,arti/1 w af=d great ,ga91 & !y are all done by ! help ( ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?4 ,b ,i w n d5y1 b t ^? ,lab\rs may also be p]=m$ by ano!r way1 :i* ne$e? no ,nitre4 ,b ,i d n n[ int5d to say any ?+ ( t1 b only to prove t all ^? ,secrets & ,transmutations may be effectually p]=m$ by ! contemptible salt ( ! ,e>?4 ,9 ,me*anicks4 ,po9t ,i4 ,!y :o ,engrave or ,et* ^u ,copp]1 may ( ?is subject prep>e a good corrosive ,wat]1 by :i* 7! ,copp] ,plates be+ fir/ sme>$ ov] ) a ,cov]+ fit to def5d !m1 & :at ,images or ,l9es !y please1 drawn ^u !m1 ) a /ile or /ift7 by an easie & comp5di\s mann]1 !y w be erod$ or eat51 :i* o!rwise w\ld require a long "t to be engrav54 ,t a corrosive & graduat+ ,aqua-=tis may be prep>$ ( ,nitre by de/illation1 ne$s no pro(1 ! way ( mak+ x be+ e :]e kn[n1 z a ?+ common1 only "h x is prov$1 t ?is %ort5+ ( ! ,engrav]'s ,"w may be p]=m$ by ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?4 ,po9t ,,ii4 ,pa9t]s by ! help ( ?is1 may prep>e = !mselves mo/ excell5t ,col\rs1 z ,ultra-,m>9e1 blue ,smalt1 f9e r$ or ,sc>let ,lacca1 ,v5ice ,c]use1 & o!rs necess>y = _! ,uses1 :i* o!rwise !y mu/ h f f>1 z ,italy1 ,holl&1 ,france1 c4 & at a de> rate4 ,t excell5t col\rs = ,pa9t+1 may be made by ! salt ( ! ,e>?1 ,i w ?us prove3 ,blue ,smalt is o!rwise prep>$ ( fl[+ ,s&1 ,*alcitis1 & ,pott]s-a%es3 ,b if in/ead ( ^? a%es1 y take ! fix$ salt ( ! ,e>?1 ! smalt w n be only r5dr$ m op51 loose1 & f9e1 b also pur]1 by reason ! salt ( ! e>? is pur] ?an ^? a%es4 ,lacca = ! mo/ "p is made ( ,flocks %orn f crimson or sc>let clo? 9 ! dress+1 & by a s+ul> lixivium 7in/ead ( :i* ,nitre may be tak57 ! col\r is extract$1 :i* is to be precipitat$1 edulcorat$1 & dry$ ^u clean ,bo>ds 9 ! sun1 or by a /ove4 ,v]digrease & ,c]use are commonly prep>$ by ! help ( ,v9eg>1 9 ,iron ,vessels put 9 ,horse-dung2 b if ! ,copp] or ,lead be dissolv$ 9 _s ( ,nitre1 & ! ,copp] precipitat$ by a lixivium ( salt ( ,t>t>1 b ! ,lead by salt wat]1 !n edulcorat$ & dri$1 ! ,copp] w exhibit a gre5 col\r1 :i* may be us$ 9 all ,pa9t+s1 & w n corrode & de/roy o!r col\rs1 z ! common ,v]digrease is wont to d3 ,& ! ,c]use is r5d]$ m delicate :ite1 & pure ?an t :i* is prep>$ by ,v9eg>1 ) :i* (t5times mu* ,*alk is mix$ to augm5t x1 & is n s conducible to ,pa9t+1 nor to ! %ops1 z t :i* is made p] se1 )\t any mixture4 ,po9t ,,iii4 ,engrav]s & ,/atu>ies may s h>d5 _! ,tools1 t !y may hold _! po9ts long1 if !y be to cut /ones4 ,t ,iron may be h>d5$ by ,cem5tation ) ,salts1 s t x may s]ve in/ead ( ,/eel1 is n[ op5ly kn[n2 b ! iron or /eel is to be kept 9 cem5tation z long z ne$ %all be1 n ) common salt alone1 b mix$ ) ! p[d] ( coals & salt ( a%es2 !n ! ,iron gr[s z h>d z /eel1 b /eel is r5d]$ h>d] ?an x 0 be=e4 ,po9t ,,iv4 ,embroid]]s may put any durable ,col\r !y please ^u ! ,silk ) :i* !y "w4 ,x may be kn[n1 t ,nitre1 z be+ a depurat$ salt1 w easily induce col\rs1 & con/antly pres]ve !m1 yea1 exalt !m1 :i* _m "k1 !y especially :o dye clo? ) ri* gra9 col\rs1 z ,sc>let1 ,crimson1 c4 :5 !y add ! _s ( ,nitre 9 ! boil+1 to alum9ate x1 7z ! ,dy]s call x7 ! col\r is wond]fully exalt$1 & made mu* m fi]y1 s t x may be sold de>] ?an common ,crimson or ,sc>let4 ,?is _s ( ,nitre also t+e? ,a%es1 ,nails1 or ,ho(s1 ,quills1 or ,fea!rs1 ) a gold5 col\r1 b if ! ,nitre be fix$ by calc9ation1 !n x also equally exalte?1 b n into a r$1 b a ,purple2 ,dy]s use ,pott]s a%es = ^! ,works1 b fix$ ,nit] is mu* pur]1 & r5d]e? ! ,"w m beautiful ?an ^? impure a%es4 ,po9t ,v4 ,!y :o ,pa9t ,glass1 by an easie ,"w1 may !nce prep>e all ,col\rs or ,enamels = ,glass1 s t !re w be no ne$ to h !m f ,v5ice4 ,! ,pa9t]s ( ,glass sometimes compla91 t _! fusory ,glass or ,enamel w n readily fl[1 & t ! ,glass :i* !y are to col\r is melt$ fir/2 ! ,salt ( ! ,e>? be+ fix$1 rem$ie? ?is1 if ! col\r+ ,glass be mix$ ) x 9 a due proportion1 & aga9 melt$1 = by ?is means !y w be r5d]$ fluxible at pleasure4 ,po9t ,,vi4 ,!y :o "w 9 ,wax1 by ! b5efit ( ?is1 may :it5 x exce$+ly2 & col\r x z !y please4 ,t ,salts ) ,wat] d :it5 yell[ ,wax1 be+ melt$ ?91 & expos$ to ! ,air1 & (t5 spr9kl$ ) ! ,salt ,wat]1 is suffici5tly kn[n1 & wants no pro( b n bett] ?an salt-,nitre x self4 ,po9t ,,vii4 ,pr9t]s also may add ?is subject to _! ,ink1 :i* w cause x to adh]e v firmly to ! ,pap]1 & r5d] ! ,lett]s v fair4 ,t fix$ ,salts w readily conjo9 ,ink ) ,wat]1 is n unkn[n1 & none bett] ?an fix$ ,nitre1 :i* also excelle? all %>p lixiviums1 hav+ a p[] ( cleans+ ,lead1 ,t91 ,copp]1 or o!r ,vessels4 ,po9t ,,viii4 ,x is conv5i5t = ,clock-mak]s1 or ,wat*-mak]s1 if a ,wat] be de/ill$ f x1 :i* sold]e? ,iron or ,/eel1 )\t fire1 if a drop ( t ,aqua-=tis be dropp$ ^u x1 :5ce ! ,iron gr[+ hot1 x pres5tly waxe? s(t1 z if x _h be5 sold]$ 9 ! fire by ! help ( ,copp]4 ,if an ,aqua-=tis be de/ill$ f ,nit] & calc9$ ,vitriol 7,,nb4 t !re mu/ be no ,wat] or ,phlegm 9 ! ,_s7 & two little pieces ( ,iron be melt$ ) x1 7betwe5 :i* !re mu/ be little ,fil+s ( ,iron7 !n ! ,iron gr[e? hot by ! ,aqua-=tis1 :i* acte? ^u x1 & ! "o w be jo9$ to ! o!r by melt+1 z if x _h be5 done by ! fire4 ,b he t w use t wat]1 mu/ "k h[ to prep>e x himself1 because su* is no :]e to be f\nd to sell4 ,po9t ,,ix4 ,all ,smi?s may by x h>d5 _! ,files1 & o!r ,iron ,tools1 z durable1 z if !y _h be5 made ( ! h>de/ ,/eel4 ,fix$ ,salts be+ mix$ ) a%es & p[d] ( coals or s&1 aft] t !y h rema9$ #bd h\rs 9 a close ,fire1 d h>d5 iron l /eel2 z is prov$ be=e 9 ! ?ird po9t4 ,po9t ,x4 ,pewt]]s may h>d5 _! ,t9 or ,pewt]1 & give to x an elegant :it5ess1 s t x w resemble ,silv] bo? 9 col\r & s\nd2 nei!r w x easily t>ni%1 & by reason ( its h>dness1 w la/ long] ?an common ,pewt]4 ,if ,t9 be (t5 melt$1 & ext+ui%$ 9 a lixivium ( fixt ,nitre1 x is made h>d] ?an x 0 be=e2 b if x be put to ,nitre 9 ,flux1 & suff]$ to melt 9 x2 !n also x w be m h>d4 ,,nb4 ,b if ! ,t9 be r$uc$ into ,scoria by ,nitre1 & ! ,scoria aga9 r$uc$1 x w be r5d]$ h>d] & fair]1 ?an by ! two =m] ways4 ,po9t ,,xi1 ,,xii1 ,,xiii4 ,cab9et-mak]s may /rike an excell5t ,black ^u ,pe>-tree1 ,*]ry-tree1 ,box1 ,walnut-tree1 & o!r h>d ,woods1 :i* may be us$ = curi\s ,works in/ead ( ,ebony4 ,sk9n]s or ,furri]s may dye _! ,erm9s1 ,fox-sk9s1 ,wolf-sk9s1 & ! l ,furs1 ) a sc>let1 crimson1 or deep black col\r1 f> exce$+ ! natural4 ,9 l mann] ,fea!r-dy]s may swiftly give any la/+ col\r to _! ,plumes4 ,if an ,aqua-=tis be de/ill$ f ,nitre & ,vitriol1 & a little silv] dissolv$ 9 x1 & ,ra9 wat] p\r$ !reon 7= ! weak5+ ( ! ,aqua-=tis7 !n n only all h>d ,woods1 are black$ by x1 s t !y repres5t ,ebony1 b also sk9s & fea!rs are made black z a coal1 a gr\nd be+ fir/ laid ^u ! fea!rs1 sk9s1 or woods1 t ! ,col\rs may rema9 & endure firm4 ,!re=e ! #aa1 #ab1 & #ac po9ts are ?us v]ifi$ toge!r4 ,po9t ,,xiv4 ,taylors may take out ,spots or ,/a9s1 out ( ,wool51 ,l951 or silk ,g>m5ts1 & re/ore _! ,beauty4 ,( fix$ ,nitre is made a ,soap1 s subtile & pure1 t by x all ,spots may be tak5 out ( ,g>m5ts4 ,po9t ,,xv4 ,if ,%oemak]s put old ,iron to ?is subject1 !y may !re) adorn _! ,lea!r ) an excell5t ,black4 ,if ,nitre be dissolv'd 9 ,v9eg>1 & old ,iron lie "s "t 9 x1 x w make an ,ink ) :i* ,hides may be black$ ) an excell5t ,black4 ,b !re is no ne$ ( ,nitre = ?is use1 = if ,iron be put to ,aqua ,calcis1 x effecte? ! same ?+2 only m5tion is made ( ?is 9 ,miraculum ,mundi1 t x might be manife/1 t ?is ,univ]sal ,subject may be ( use1 to all & s+ul> ,artific]s4 ,po9t ,,xvi4 ,weav]s may r5d] _! ,l95 ,?r$s s f9e & s(t1 t !y w emulate silk4 ,all ,m5 "k t ! boil+ ( ,?read 9 a /rong ,lixivium r5d]s x s(t & delicate1 b see+ t fix$ ,nitre is bett] ?an a /rong ,lixivium1 x w also p]=m ?is "w bett] ?an any common ,lixivium4 ,po9t ,,xvii4 ,dy]s by ?is may give s firm & un*angeable a gr\nd1 to _! ,clo?1 t ! sup]9duc$ ,col\rs %all n be corrupt$1 or spoil$ by any ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 ,ur9e1 ,pickles1 ,air1 or ,sun4 ,if ! ,_s ( ,nitre be put into ! fir/ boil+ ) ! ,alum & ,t>t>1 = ! alum9at+ ! ,clo?s1 x w give a p]man5t gr\nd1 z is already prov$ 9 ! f\r? po9t4 ,po9t ,,xviii4 ,pott]s may !nce prep>e a ,glassy ,col\r1 n unlike to ! ,indian ,porcellane1 ( :i* ,vessels may be made hav+ ! aspect ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 a s+ul> ,ornam5t = ,noblem5s ,tables1 hi!rto unkn[n to ! ,_w4 ,! ,glas+ ( ,e>!n ,vessels1 t !y may appe> l a natural ,metal1 is an egregi\s art1 b x do? n always succe$1 = ! ,col\rs are easily burnt & de/roy$ by too mu* heat1 s t no ,metallick ,vitrification c be disc]n$4 ,vessels !re=e1 ought to be glas$ n 9 a common ,pott]s ,furnace1 b 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 t ! fire may be (tn] obs]v$4 ,if ! ,vitrification be to repres5t ,gold1 or ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 !n ,gold1 & ,silv]1 & ,copp] is also to be tak5 9 ?is mann]3 ,take "o "p ( ,gold & ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 ,regulus ( ,antimony two or f\r p>ts1 melt ! ,regulus & ! ,metal1 pulv]ise !m 9 an ,iron ,mort>1 & mix !m ) an equal portion ( ,nitre1 suff] ! mixture to be fix$ 9 a ,crucible1 ) :i* mixture ! e>!n vessel is to be rubb$ ov] or gild$1 aft]w>ds to be committ$ to a ,furnace fit = ?is purpose2 if y proce$ "r1 y w obta9 a v beautiful ,vitrification1 z if ! ,vessel 0 gilt ) ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 :i* w n vani% or decay1 & w f> exce$ 9 beauty & spl5d\r ! ,vessels :i* are gilt ) ^? ,metals1 = ^? 9 process ( "t lose _! spl5d\r1 b ^! d n z long z ! lea/ bit rema9s4 ,po9t ,,xix1 & ,,xx4 ,s\ldi]s1 ,m]*ants1 ,travell]s1 ,c>ri]s1 ,fi%]m51 & o!rs1 :o are mu* 9 ! op5 ,air1 may ( ?is prep>e a ,v>ni% 9 :i* !y may dip l95 ,clo?1 :i* w n p]mit ei!r ,air or ,wat] to pass ?r\gh x1 ) :i* !y may def5d _! ,boots or ,clo?s1 s t !y may travel dry 9 ! ra94 ,!y :o make ,tape/ry1 may re/ore _! fa9t & fad$ ,col\rs1 s t !y %all be /rong & beautiful4 ,"h m5tion is made ( a c]ta9 mixture 9 :i* if ,l95 ,clo? be dipp$ & dry$ w n p]mit wat] to pass ?r\gh1 & x is done 9 ?is mann]4 ,!re is no?+ want+ 9 ,l9se$ ,oyl1 b t ! humidity be tak5 f x1 :i* always h9d]e? its dy+2 n[ to effect t1 !re is no bett] way1 ?an to boil ! ,l9se$ ,oyl g5tly & gradually ) ! ,fl[]s ( ,lapis ,calam9>is or ,saturn1 7:i* are sublim$ by ,nitre7 s long till ! ,oyl be t5aci\s1 & gr[e? h>d en\gh = ?is use4 ,,nb4 ,t a ,l95 ,clo? imm]s$ 9 ?is mixture1 & %9+ ,talk be+ f9ely laid ^u x1 may be col\r$ ( any col\r1 :i* w v /rongly adh]e to x1 & may s]ve = ! mak+ ( ,tape/ry4 ,!re=e 9 ?is mann] ! n9ete5? & tw5tie? ,po9ts are confirm$4 ,po9t ,,xxi1 & ,,xxii4 ,mi/resses ( ,families1 may ( x prep>e f9e ,soap or ,wa%3balls1 f> exce$+ ! ,v5etian4 ,h\%old ,maids1 may ) x sc\r _! ,metall9e ,vessels1 s z to r5d] !m neat & beautiful4 ,t fix$ ,nitre w wa% & purifie ,l95 clo? beyond all ,soap1 no ,man w d5y1 :o compreh5de? ! matt]1 conc]n+ :i* ?+1 ! ,anci5ts h writt5 mu*1 & n 9 va91 call+ ,nitre ! ,soap ( ! wise1 b n = ! wa%+ ( ,wom5s ,l951 b = ! intr9secal purify+ ( ! imp]fect ,metals3 ,_! ,ext]nal ,purgation may also be p]=m$ by help !re(1 s t ! tw5ty second ,po9t is also v]ifi$4 ,po9t ,,xxiii4 ,wom5 may *ange ! ,yell[1 ,pale1 or ,br[n ,col\r ( _! ,face1 & h&s1 into a beautiful :it5ess4 ,t an ,egregi\s ,cosmetick may be made ( ,nitre1 calc9$ ) :ite ,talk 7by :i* ill col\r$ sk9s may be :it5$7 is n to be d\bt$4 ,= if ,nitre fix$ by ! ,regulus ( ,antimony alone1 p]=me? t1 :y %\ld x n yet d x bett]1 if x be conjo9$ ) "s :ite ,m9]al ,talk 9 ! ,calc9ation8 ,po9t ,,xxiv4 ,old ,wom5 may by an easie way1 take away ! ,wr9kles ( _! ,face & ,h&s1 z also ! ,corns ( _! ,feet1 & boil _! ,l95 to su* a s(tness1 t x %all come b little %ort ( ,silk4 ,x is easie to v]ifie ?is1 to wit if ,nitre be fix$ ) ,regulus ( ,antimony1 & set 9 a moi/ ,cell> to run into an ,oyl1 :i* ,liquor w be s fi]y1 t if any h>d ,sk91 or ,corn1 be (t5 ano9t$ ) x1 x w s s(t5 x1 t x may be cut away ) a ,p5 knife1 & aft]w>ds o!r smoo? & s(t ,sk9 w gr[ 9 its room4 ,po9t ,,xxv4 ,g>d5]s by ?is subject may de/roy all ,insects1 by mix+ x ) wat]1 & p\r+ x into ^? places :]e !y bre$1 = !y w ei!r die 9 _! holes1 or run out to die1 because !y are n able to abide t fire4 ,x also rip5e? ,fruits1 if a little ( ?is ,m5/ruum be appli$ to _! ,roots1 at ! entrance ( ! ,spr+2 & if a l>ge quantity ( ,apples be well cov]$ ov] ) x1 !y may !nce prep>e a la/+ ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 or burn+ ,_s4 ,x is n to be d\bt$1 b t fix$ ,nitre w kill all ,worms 9 ! ,e>?2 ,i h (t5 tri$ x ) good advantage1 & f\nd x true1 9 ?is mann]3 ,_m ye>s ago1 ,i _h a ,g>d51 9 :i* 0 a ,b$ ( ,asp>agus1 :i* ,i cov]$ all ov] 9 ! ,w9t] ) ,horse-dung1 to def5d x f ! ,fro/1 :i* occasion$ ! bre$+ ( _m small ,worms l ,?reads1 /ick+ to ! ,roots ( ! ,asp>agus1 s t !y c\ld by no means gr[ or increase1 only by reason ( ! great quantity ( ,worms1 :i* took away ! nutrim5t ( ! ,vegetable = !mselves4 ,& once by *ance ?r[+ "s fix$ ,nitre expos$ to ! ,air1 & turn$ into a ,liquor1 out at a ,w9d[ into ! ,g>d51 x fell ^u t place :]e ^! ,worms 71 ! fix$ ,nitre 0 dissolv$ by ! foll[+ ,ra91 & p5etrat$ ! e>?2 :i* done1 ! ,worms 9 great numb]s crept out ( ! e>?1 because !y c\ld n abide t fi]y ,liquor1 ! ,asp>agus grew up 9 ! same place m pl5tifully & p]fectly ?an be=e1 :i* mov$ me also to apply ?is ,liquor 9 o!r places2 by ?is means ! :ole ,g>d5 0 9 a v %ort "t fre$ f ,worms4 ,po9t ,,xxvi4 ,bak]s may use x 9 /ead ( ,f]m5t or ,yea/1 if !y dissolve a few hops !re94 ,if pure ,nitre ) fl[] be ?r\ghly moi/5$ ) w>m wat] & set 9 a w>m place1 !n1 by its own prop] p[] & virtue1 x beg9ne? to f]m5t1 especially if "s fre% ,hops be put to ! wat]1 by :i* also o!r ?+s are promot$ to f]m5tation4 ,po9t ,,xxvii4 ,brew]s by its help may h v /rong ,be]1 if !y extract _! ,hops !re)4 ,9 ! l mann] also w>m ,be] may be excit$ to f]m5tation4 ,po9t ,,xxviii4 ,mead1 & ,me!gl91 z also ,be]1 & ,can>y w9e1 :i* are ^u ! turn1 & gr[+ s[re1 may by ?is be r5dr$ dr9kable4 ,any k9d ( ,dr9k1 :e!r x be ,can>y1 ,me!gl91 or ,be]1 :i* easily s[re 9 ,summ]1 if y w\ld am5d !m1 to a ,tun ( ! ,liquor put ab\t two or ?ree ,ounces ( fix$ ,nitre put up 9 a ,l95 ,rag into ! ,bung-hole at ! top ( ! ,cask1 & let x hang d[n into ! ,liquor1 !n 9 a %ort "t ! s[re ,liquor w be r5d]$ dr9kable4 ,po9t ,,xxix4 ,comb-mak]s1 & o!rs :o "w 9 ,horn1 may by ?is s s(t5 _! ,horns1 t !y may impr9t ^u !m :at ,images !y please4 ,t e ,horn1 or ,bone may be s(t5$1 if x be suffici5tly boil$ 9 a ,lixivium ( ,nitre1 may easily be appreh5d$2 :i* ?+ ano!r /rong ,lixivium1 n s fi]y z t ( ,nitre1 w also p]=m4 ,po9t ,,xxx4 ,keep]s ( ,armories may pres]ve _! poli%$ ,arms1 or ,h>ness free f ru/1 by ano9t+ !m ov] ) ?is ,subject4 ,x is cr$ible1 t fix$ ,nitre w pres]ve ,iron f ,ru/1 see+ t x is equally contr>y to ,corrosives1 ) a simple ,aqua-,calcis :i* p]=me? ! same4 ,po9t ,,xxxi4 ,bird-cat*]s1 may by ! help ( ?is prep>e su* a ,birdlime1 z w n be alt]$ by ,cold or ,heat4 ,if a ,_s be di/ill'd f ,nitre1 & ,lapis ,calam9>is dissolv$ 9 x1 & ! ,_s aga9 drawn (f1 !re w rema9 a ?ick & heavy ,oyl1 ) :i* ! ,glue = ,wood be+ ?r\ghly humect$ & dissolv$1 x become? t5aci\s & visc\s1 :i* w n be dri$ by ! heat ( ! ,sun1 b keepe? its unctuosity 9 all ,seasons4 ,n4,b4 ,t ,_s ( ,salt1 or ,vitriol1 also p]=me? ! same ?+1 if any ,glue be dissolv$ !re94 ,po9t ,,xxxii4 ,s\ldi]s may by help ( ?is prep>e a fulm9at+ p[d] f ,gold1 ( :i* ! magnitude ( a ,pea1 put ^u a r$ hot ,iron ,plate1 w give a great] ,clap1 ?an half a p\nd1 yea a :ole p\nd ( ,gun-p[d]2 ! same may also be prep>$ )\t ,gold1 by ! addition ( ,salt ( ,t>t> & ,sulphur1 z x is describ$ 9 ! second "p ( ,furnaces4 ,z = ?is po9t1 x ne$e? no pro(2 = x is suffici5tly kn[n1 t ( dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,nitre 79 :i* also 0 dissolv$ ,sal ,armoniack7 & precipitat$ ) ,salt ( ,t>t> 7or ,_s ( ,ur9e1 :i* is bett]7 !n edulcorat$ & dry$1 su* a p[d] w be made1 :i* be+ put ^u an ,iron1 ,copp]1 or ,silv] ,plate1 & enk9dl$ by a light heat1 fulm9ate? m /rongly ?an half a p\nd ( common ,gun-p[d]1 conc]n+ :i*1 ,i h treat$ at l>ge 9 o!r ( my ,writ+s4 ,po9t ,,xxxiii4 ,eng9e]s1 & mak]s ( ,fire-works1 may p]=m _m wond]ful ?+s1 by ! help ( ?is ,subject4 ,t common ,nitre is us$ 9 ! mak+ ( ,gun-p[d]1 & o!r ,fire-works1 wants no ,te/imony1 be+ a ?+ e :]e kn[n4 ,po9t ,,xxxiv4 ,_m new ,works belong+ to ! ,weav]s1 & ,smi?s ,art1 may be made !nce1 :i* may be ,communicat$ to ,neighb\r+ ,c\ntries1 9 lieu ( :i*1 money may be br\ght into a ,c\ntry impov]i%$ by ,w>4 ,z = ?is po9t1 x is mo/ c]ta91 t by ! m5tion$ ,subject1 v>i\s ,manufactures may be p]fect$1 :i* ?+ let no ,man d\bt2 b !re is no ne$ "h to p>ticul>ize2 let x suffice t ,i h v]ifi$ 7by ! assi/ance ( ,god7 ^? ?+s :i* ,i h nam$1 & propos$ to expla9 9 t place4 ,po9t ,,xxxv4 ,if ,keep]s ( ,v9ey>ds1 p\r a little ( ?is ,subject to ! ,roots ( _! ,v9es1 !y w h ripe ,grapes1 & new ,w9e soon] ?an ! re/ ( _! ,neighb\rs1 ( :i* !y may make a good advantage4 ,plebeians1 ,c\ntry-m51 ,g>d5]s1 ,v9e-dress]s1 & ! l1 :o are conv]sant ab\t ! propagation ( ,vegetables2 d say1 & believe1 t ,dung cause? ,f]tility1 & ! increase ( ?+s3 ,b a ,philosoph]1 p5etrat+ f>!r into ,nature1 & :o is a mo/ dilig5t ,se>*] ( h] ,works1 attribute? t to ! ,salt :i* is hidd5 9 ! ,dung1 & ! matt] x self is no o!rwise1 = by dige/ion 9 ! ,/oma*s ( ,m5 & ,bruits1 ! ess5tial ,salt1 z well ( ,animals1 z ( ,vegetables1 is transmut$ into a ,nitr\s ,salt1 :i* toge!r ) ! ,excrem5ts passe? out by ! ,belly1 & is us$ by ,m5 = ! propogat+ ( ,vegetables ( all k9ds1 b ano!r ,salt :i* do? n p>ticipate ) t1 is sep>at$ by ano!r way1 to wit1 by ,ur9e1 ! greate/ "p ( :i* ,salt is acid1 & contr>y to ! gr[? ( all ,vegetables1 7al?\gh x c>rie? along ) x "s volatile ,salt7 x de/roye?1 mortifie?1 & take? away f !m ! p[] ( gr[+1 yea1 ,life x self1 if !y be (t5 moi/5$ ) x2 b ! ,nitr\s ,salt recond$ 9 ,excrem5ts1 on ! contr>y1 vivifie? all ,vegetables1 & make? !m to encrease1 gr[ /rong1 & be> ,fruit1 :i* all m5 "k4 ,!re=e if x be probable t x is n ! ,dung1 b ! ,salt :i* is hidd5 9 ! ,dung1 t cause? f]tility & encrease1 x w be possible1 t an encrease by su* a ,salt may be procur$ 9 all ,vegetables equally z ) ,dung x self1 & inde$ bett]1 = !re is ,ur9e also conjo9$ ) ! ,dung2 :i* if x be n = "s "t expos$ to ! ,air & ! ,ra91 = ! wa%+ away t %>p ,salt1 ! ,dung w\ld avail no?+ to ! fatt5+ ( ! ,e>?1 :i* ,c\ntry-m5 "k1 & !re=e !y d n pres5tly use _! fre% ,dung1 b lay x 9 ! ,fields be=e ,w9t]2 ,v9e-dress]s 9 _! ,v9ey>ds2 & leave x !re all ! ,w9t]1 to t end1 t ! ,ra9 may wa% out t %>p & hurtful ,salt2 & ?is be+ done1 !n at l5g? !y mix x ) _! ,e>?2 & ! ev5t tea*e? !m t ?is fatt5s m ?an ,dung c>ri$ fre% out ( ,/ables1 & full ( ,ur9e4 ,!re=e if ,i "k h[ to make a ,nitr\s ,salt1 :i* is recond$ n only 9 ! ,excrem5ts ( ,m5 & ,brutes1 b also 9 ,ra9wat] & common ,e>?1 ,i may use ?is in/ead ( ,dung1 7be+ fir/ purg$ f its contr>y acid7 "o p\nd ( :i* w p]=m m ?an an hundr$ weight ( ,dung2 yet 9 ! mean "t x conduce? to t purpose1 if a little ,%eeps-dung be dissolv$ toge!r ) ! purifi$ ,nitre1 9 ,wat]1 ) :i* ! ,roots ( ! ,trees are to be moi/5$ or ,se$s ?r\ghly wett$ ) ! same4 ,& ?is ,i h prov$ m ?an once1 & f\nd1 t by ! help ( ,nitre well depurat$1 an encrease is mo/ p[]fully & swiftly promot$1 yea1 m ?an c be believ$4 ,,nb4 ,t ,i w\ld h none und]/& me1 z if common ,nitre 7 to be tak51 :i* is n at all pr(itable 9 ^! matt]s4 ,po9t ,,xxxvi4 ,nev]!less ,mu/ & ,w9e may be rip5$ aft] ano!r mann] 9 ! ,hog%ead1 )\t ?is ,art1 s t !y :o und]/& ! way may h alwaies good ,w9e1 :5 o!rs h x s[re1 c4 ,?is is a v fair & pr(itable ,secret 9 ^? places1 :]e ,w9es1 by reason ( cold1 _c come to maturity1 b are =c$ to rema9 crude & impot5t1 :i* by ?is ,rem$y may be br\ght to maturity 9 ! ,hog%ead2 s t ,w9e :i* is eag] & s[re1 may be made delicate1 fri5dly1 g5]\s1 & durable4 ,& al?\gh ,i "h write no?+ b ! tru?1 & :at ,i h (t5 effectually prov$1 yet ,i v well "k1 t b a v few w appreh5d or believe x1 :i* matt]s little to me2 ,i am satisfi$1 t ,i h v]ifi$ :at ,i h writt5 9 ?is po9t4 ,po9t ,,xxxvii4 ,!re rema9s yet ano!r ?+ v pr(itable to ,c\ntrym54 ,! juice ( ,apples or ,pe>s be+ press$ out1 by ! help ( ?is subject1 su* an eff]vesc5cy or work+ is promot$1 z ,w9e may be !nce made1 hav+ ! reli% ( ! natural1 & b little inf]i\r 9 durability & /r5g?1 c4 ,9 ?is po9t m5tion is made h[ ! juice ( ,apples1 & ,pe>s1 may be correct$1 t x may be l to ,w9e1 keep+ _m ye>s uncorrupt$3 :i* c]ta9ly is a ,secret ( great mom5t & pr(it4 ,apples1 :5 ripe1 ( _! own accord fall f ! ,trees1 e ?+ ha? its p]iod2 :at advantage may be made by ?is ,art 9 ^? places1 :]e a great quantity ( ,fruit gr[e?2 :e!r is x n bett] to make ?is use ( !m1 ?an to leave !m to rot & be lo/8 ,i w d :at lies 9 me1 & n bury my ,tal5t1 t ,i may be r5d]$ excusable be=e ,,god & ! ,_w1 al?\gh t :i* ,i tea* may n be receiv$1 z become? x to be us$4 ,at l5g?1 aft] my ,decease1 x w be obs]v$1 :at is hidd5 9 my ,writ+s1 b ! ,phrygians 7 wise too late4 ,!re=e ,i aga9 affirm1 t all ?+s conta9$ 9 ?is po9t1 are purely true1 & may be p]fectly effect$4 ,see ,apology aga9/ ,f>nn]4 ,po9t ,,xxxviii4 ,if ,husb&-m5 moi/5 _! ,se$ ) ?is ,m5/ruum1 x w soon] be ripe1 & h l>g] & fatt] ,gra9s ?an ord9>y3 :i* be+ done1 ,i w %ew by :at means !y may make great pr(it ( _! ,gra91 c4 ,! #ce ,po9t confirms ! tru? ( ?is1 ,t ,gra9 w gr[ ! m pl5te\sly1 if x %all be humect$ ) ! ,nitr\s ,wat] above-m5tion$1 be=e x be s[n1 b common ,nitre is n "h to be und]/ood4 ,! o!r is also cons5tane\s to ,tru?1 :i* is writt5 ab\t ! mo/ pr(itable use ( ,gra91 :i* none ne$ d\bt2 = z yet m may be done 9 t ?an ,i h "h spok5 (1 = )\t mu* lab\r & co/1 by t wat]1 e good & k]nelly sub/ance1 z ,i may s speak1 ( ,gra91 is extract$1 :i* ,extract may be kept = _m ye>s1 z a ,treasure ( great mom5t1 ( :i* aft]w>ds1 at any "t or place1 7by ! addition ( ,wat] ( ,hops7 good ,be] may be made1 & ,v9eg>1 & burn+ ,_s2 x is also ( su* a v ,nutritive sub/ance1 t 9 case ( necessity x may be us$ in/ead ( ,bread1 "o p\nd ( :i* w af=d m n\ri%m5t ?an two or ?ree p\nd ( ,bread made aft] ! common mann]4 ,x may also be kept 9 ,g>risons ) great commodity3 ,also x may be us$ at ,sea1 by ^? :o sail to ! ,indies1 & trade ab\t 9 ,%ips1 :5 !y want ,bread2 ( :i* by ! addition ( w>m wat] ( ,hops1 may be made v good ,be]1 at any "t ( ! ye>1 = x is easily & :olly dissolv$ 9 w>m wat]4 ,= ?is reason also x may be mo/ commodi\sly c>ri$ f place to place by ,armies 9 "t ( ,w>1 :i* 9 ! ,field1 at any "t1 ,w9t] or ,summ]1 ) ! wat] ( ,hops1 x may be boil$ into ,be]1 & !re is no ne$ to c>ry ! wat] f>1 because x is to be f\nd 9 all places2 nei!r are ,hops ( any great burd52 !re=e 9 "o only ,tun !re may be c>ri$ ( ?is ,extract z mu* z suffice? = ! brew+ ( six or eight ,tun ( ,be]2 & :i* is m1 by ?is means1 :olesome ,be] may be made 9 ! ,dog-daies1 z well 9 ,camps1 z 9 ,cities & ,%ips1 )\t any fe> ( imp$im5t or future s[rness2 at :i* "t good ,be] is n o!rwise made1 because !n x is wont pres5tly to gr[ s[re2 & _m o!r ,commodities are procur$ by ?is means1 all :i* to decl>e1 w\ld be sup]flu\s4 ,let :at ha? be5 said suffice4 ,po9t ,,xxxix4 ,i h yet "o ?+ to add among my ,w9e-,arts1 conc]n+ ,gra91 & ! ,fruits ( ,trees & ,%rubs1 :i* is to be receiv$ ) ,?ankfulness1 z a great ,gift ( ,god to ,mank9d1 viz4 ,x is f\nd by indu/ry & manifold exp]i5ce1 t f ,rie1 ,:eat1 ,oats1 ,rice1 ,millet2 also f ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,pea*es1 ,*]ries1 ,plumbs1 ,sloes1 ,damsc5s1 ,qu9ces1 ,figgs2 z also f ,goose-b]ries1 ,mulb]ries1 ,b>b]ries1 ,black-b]ries1 ,eld]-b]ries1 & o!r l ,fruits ( ,trees & ,%rubs2 f all ^!1 ,i say1 may be prep>$ ) little lab\r & co/1 a ,dr9k v l to ,w9e1 bo? 9 ta/e1 smell1 & /r5g?1 be+ grateful1 :olesome1 & durable1 c4 ,9 ?is po9t m5tion is made1 ,t ( ! ,fruit ( ,trees & o!r ,bu%es & ,%rubs1 a cle> ,dr9k may be made1 :i* is also grateful & durable1 be+ l to ,w9e 9 ta/e1 col\r1 & virtue2 :i* ?+1 al?\gh x may seem /range to ^? :o are ignorant ( ! matt]1 nev]!less x is mo/ true2 s t ^? ?+s :i* are conta9$ 9 ?is po9t1 may be boldly cr$it$4 ,= :at %\ld x pr(it me to write ^? ?+s :i* ,i am n able to prove1 x w\ld only turn to my disgrace & detrim5t4 ,= ?is reason ,i h det]m9$ to h su* a ,laboratory prep>$1 9 :i* n only ! own]s ( ,metallick ,m9es 7if !y desire x ( me7 may le>n ! mann] by me newly inv5t$1 = ! comp5di\s melt+ ( ,m9]als1 s t !y %all yield m ,metal1 ?an by ! kn[n & common mann]2 b w also %ew o!r ,secrets1 t ! ,magnalia & wond]s ( ,god may be made manife/1 & ,we /irr$ up to give ,?anks to ! ,giv] ( all ,good3 ,:i* ,elaboratory %all cont9ue op5 = "o :ole ye>1 :i* be+ pa/1 x %all aga9 be %ut up & cease2 = ,i purpose n to r5d] ! :ole c\rse ( my ,life obnoxi\s to ^? great ,lab\rs1 b at l5g? to enjoy a quiet tranquility2 :i* ?+ ,i am will+ t all m5 %\ld "k1 t !y may sp>e me ) _! ,lett]s1 :i* x is impossible = me to answ]1 mu* less t ,i %\ld see ! ,p]sons1 see+ t ! burd5 ( j\rny+ is to me altoge!r insupportable2 b :atsoev] ,i may p]=m at home1 ,i w n refuse4 ,see = ?is po9t ,apology aga9/ ,f>nn]4 ,"h ?\ ha/1 b5evol5t ,read]1 a fundam5tal ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi1 7z = ^? la/ po9ts1 to wit1 #cf1 #cg1 #ch1 & #ci1 !y might inde$ h be5 v commodi\sly expla9$ "h1 b because ?is is done at l>ge1 9 a peculi> ,treatise1 entitul$1 ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 !re is no ne$ to expla9 !m 9 ?is place2 !re=e :at ! b5evol5t ,read] f9ds want+ "h1 !re he %all f9d x at l>ge1 to :i* ,i remit him7 :]eby x w appe> to all m51 unless to ^? :o are wilfully bl9d1 t ,i h n ascrib$ too mu* to ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 z a univ]sal subject1 b t ,i h prov$ to ! :ole ,_w1 t e ?+ :i* ,i h attribut$ to x1 is possible1 & pla9ly agreeable to ,tru?4 ,b t ^! ,secrets :i* ,i h prov$1 may be p]=m$ by ! b5efit ( ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 may n be done by o!r waies1 & p]haps ne>]1 ,i g n ab\t to d5y1 b d necess>ily affirm1 t ! m5tion$ ,metallicks1 z well z ! ,me*anicks1 may be p]=m$ aft] o!r mann]s4 ,only "h x is v]ifi$1 ,t ! ,salt ( ! ,e>? is des]v$ly e/eem$ a univ]sal subject1 :i* no man w d5y1 nor w be able to refute by ,argum5ts1 support$ by tru?1 h[ wise soev] he may seem to himself4 ,!re=e let its vil5ess (f5d no man1 = ! be/ ( ?+s is (t5times hidd5 9 ?+s ( small price4 ,:]e=e all m5 erre1 :o attribute good to outw>d spl5dor1 9 :i* yet x is n1 b is only to be s\ght1 f\nd1 & obta9$ 9 ?+s vile1 & ( l[ e/eem4 ,note ?is1 believe ?is1 o!rwise ?\ wilt nev] atta9 to any ,good4 ,b "h "s ,man may object 9 ?is mann]3 ,if ,nitre be a ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum accord+ to my praises ( x1 x w !nce necess>ily foll[1 t ! /one ( ,philosoph]s %\ld be made by x1 ( :i* nev]!less ,i h "h made no m5tion4 ,to obviate ?is ,objection1 ,i d inde$ readily confess1 t ,i h n proce$$ 9 ?is subject1 any fur!r ?an ^? ?+s :i* ,i h n[ prov$2 b )\t d\bt x conta9e? 9 x self great] ?+s1 ?an are manife/$ to me & o!rs4 ,i h made a beg9n+1 ,i h /r[$ ! way1 let o!rs foll[ me1 & prosecute ! ?+ fur!r1 if ,god %all grant x to !m2 z = me ,i am cont5t ) small ?+s1 & d n anxi\sly1 or sollicit\sly aspire aft] ! highe/4 ,yet 9 ! mean "t1 ?is ,i freely confess1 if ,i 7 n s old z ,i am1 ,i %\ld n leave ?is ,matt] unessay'd4 ,x is n to be d\bt$1 b _m m5 h s\ght ! ,univ]sal /one 9 ,nitre1 b :at !y h f\nd1 t !mselves "k2 & ( ?is ,i am ! m assur$1 because !re ,matt] 9 ! end ( ! ,"w tak+ fire1 ha? vani%$ l a ,clap ( ,?und]2 h5ce ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h p]=m$ _! "w 9 ,w9t]1 le/ !y %\ld be hurt by ,corruscations2 x is mo/ true1 & void ( all err\r1 t a mo/ noble ess5ce ( ?is sort1 obta9+ a p[] ( expell+ all ! ,natural ,diseases ( ,mortals1 & ( transmut+ all ! imp]fect ,metals into ,gold _c be prep>$ f an impure ,metal1 or ,m9]al1 nor also ( ,gold x self4 ,mu* less ( vil] & m unlikely ?+s 9 :i* ,fools are mis]ably ,occupi$1 prodigally1 & unpr(itably wa/+ _! ,goods2 b 9 my judgm5t1 x %\ld be no o!r ?+ ?an a ,conc5trat$ ,a/ral fire1 exalt$ by ,art1 into ! =m ( a /one1 )\t any o!r ,adv5titi\s matt]4 ,= 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 no pur] ,ess5ce c be f\nd1 ?an fire1 ex]cis+ a v great p[] 9 all ?+s1 especially 9 ,metals3 ,= if we _h n fire 7,i pray consid] x7 all ,arts1 & ,me*anicks w\ld gr[ cold1 & be involv$ 9 ! d>k sil5ce ( ,cessation4 ,arts 7 inv5t$1 & draw _! ,orig9al f ! fire1 o!rwise h[ %\ld ,metals be got out ( _! ,m9]als1 & prep>$ = use8 truly !y w\ld be ( no use at all4 ,!re=e ! fire conta9e? m ?an c be believ$4 ,he t do? n "k fire to be a mo/ p[]ful ,elem5t1 kn[e? no?+1 nor )\t ?is1 c he f9d out any ?+1 nei!r by any j "r c he assume ! ,"n ( a ,philosoph]4 ,! fire alone1 )\t ! addition ( o!r ?+s1 is suffici5t to make ,metals ( /ones1 & p>ticul>ly1 ! be/ ,metals out ( ! vile/ /ones1 provid$ we "k h[ to use x2 b univ]sally1 be+ conc5trat$ into a /ony matt]2 :i* la/ al?\gh ,i h n exp]i5c$1 nev]!less ,i h obs]v$1 if 7by ! fav\r ( ! ,almighty7 a man c\ld exalt ! fire into a ,corporeal fix$ sub/ance1 he w\ld c]ta9ly h a ,t9cture = m51 & ! imp]fect ,metals4 ,b "s man may object1 by :at way is ?is ,cr[n to be obta9$8 ,truly by no o!r ?an by ,div9e ,revelation4 ,= ! ,secrets ( ,god ( ?is sort1 are n s easily to be f\nd out1 nor w !y be manife/$ to ,impi\s m51 al?\gh ! :ole ,_w is infect$ ) a fooli% madness1 :o doat+ly ?9k by =ce to extort ,gold f ?+s 9 :i* x is n1 & "o t ha? und]/&+ ( ! fire & ,metals1 _c suffici5tly admire ^? fooli% & dolti% ,lab\rs1 :i* !y :o are ,captivat$ by ! hung] ( ,gold1 und]take = ! mak+ ! /one ( ,philosoph]s2 _m be+ will+ to asc5d ! ,ladd]1 are pres5tly sollicit\s ab\t ! upp]mo/ ,r\nd1 :5 not)/&+ !y are z yet f> f ! l[]mo/ /ep3 ,b ?is is a matt] ( a high] & m dilig5t se>*4 ,9 ! fire1 ,i say1 are conta9$ ,secrets ( great mom5t1 yea1 insomu* t "s ,philosoph]s 7among :om ,plato is ! *ief7 write t ,god is mo/ cle>ly disc]n$ & appreh5d$ 9 ,fire & ,salt4 ,fire1 & ! ,immortal ,god alone c make light ( d>kness1 :i* is grant$ to no ,mortal to d2 )\t fire is d>kness & dea?3 ,)\t fire no?+ c live1 no?+ gr[e? or encrease?4 ,9 sum1 ,fire is ! mo/ ,noble1 & mo/ ,pot5t ,"w ( ,god 9 ! :ole ,univ]se1 he t kn[e? h[ to use x rightly1 w h ne$ ( no ,art4 ,let ! ,b5evol5t ,read] also take ) him my small judgm5t conc]n+ ! great /one ( ! wise2 let e man believe :at he w1 & is able to compreh5d4 ,su* a "w is purely ! gift ( ,god1 & _c be le>n$ by ! mo/ acute p[]s ( an humane m9d1 if x be n assi/$ by ! b5ign help ( a ,div9e ,inspiration4 ,& ( ?is ,i assure my self1 t 9 ^? la/ times1 ,god w raise up "s1 to :om he w op5 ! ,cab9et ( ,natures ,secrets1 t !y %all be able to d wond]ful ?+s 9 ! ,_w1 to 8 glory1 ! :i* ,i inde$ he>tily wi% to ,po/]ity1 t !y may enjoy1 & use to ! ,praise & ,hon\r ( ,god1 ,am54 ,! ,,epilogue4 ,i d\bt n b _m ,m5 consid]+ ! great good t may be effect$ by ! b5efit ( ,nitre1 w be desir\s ( kn[+ h[ !y may atta9 x 9 great quantity1 t s !y may n be =c$ to buy x at a de> rate2 :i* c]ta9ly w\ld be a great help n to a few :o lab\r 9 ! fire1 & ,i c\ld wi% f my ,s\l1 t all hone/ & pi\s ,*ymi/s might be able to recov] "s comp5sation = ! ,coals !y h consum$ )\t fruit4 ,b see+ t ,i h made m5tion ( ! production or prep>ation ( ,nitre1 9 a peculi> ,treatise entitul$1 ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 x is ne$less "h to repeat x4 ,b ?is ,i w say by way ( pr$iction1 t ,nitre1 be+ ?or\ghly kn[n by my ,writ+s1 true ,al*ymy1 or ! ,transmutation ( ! imp]fect ,metals into bett]1 w 9 a %ort "t be z common1 z x 0 9 ,egypt long s9ce 9 ! "t ( ! ,emp]\r ,dioclesian1 :o c\ld n ov]come or subdue ! ,egyptians1 until he _h by _m ,cruelties extort$ _! ,books f !m1 :i* he burnt1 & s br\ght !m "u ! yoke ( s]vitude4 ,,nb4 ,t x is no wond] t ! ,transmutation ( ,metals %\ld h be5 s common ) ! ,egyptians only1 see+ t ,nitre is f\nd 9 all places ( ! ,l& ( ,egypt1 & ! fam\s ,riv] ,nile is impregnat$ ) ,nitre1 :i* only by its ov]fl[+ 7:i* x do? twice 9 a ye>7 s fat5e? ! :ole ,c\ntry1 t x is made v ri* & fruitful 9 all ?+s )\t dung2 = ! ,nile ab\nde? ) ,nitre1 z ! ,sea do? ) common ,salt4 ,= at c]ta9 times ( ! ov]fl[+1 viz4 9 ! beg9n+1 ! inhabitants are wont to dig deep ,pits1 t !y may rema9 full ( ! wat]1 :i* be+ aft]w>ds dri$ up by ! ,sun1 ,nitre is v ,copi\sly prep>$1 z common ,salt is made 9 ,spa91 & o!r hot ,regions4 ,?is !re=e ,i 0 will+ to discov] = ! in=mation ( ! ,read]2 if he be wise1 & ,god be propiti\s to him1 he w believe t ,i h said en\gh2 b if n1 an ,explication t5 times cle>] w n help him4 ,!re=e let x suffice1 t :at is "h desir$1 %all be _h 9 ^? ,treatises :i* are entitul$1 ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]eby a man fill$ ) ! ,love ( ,god1 w be greatly delight$4 ,,! ,,cont9uation ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,9 :i* ,nature is cle>ly laid op5 to ! ,eyes ( ! :ole ,_w2 demon/rat+1 t ! *ief ,m$ic9e ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 may be prep>$ ( ,salt-petre1 & t ,salt-petre truly m]its ! ,"n ( an ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum4 ,! ,,preface1 to ! ,,read]4 ,?is ,treatise1 to :i* ,i h giv5 ! ,title ( ! ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 conta9e? f\r excell5t ,arcanums1 :i* ,i d\bt n1 b w prove v pr(itable to ! publick4 ,! fir/ ( ^! ,i (f] to ,c\ntry-m51 z ,husb&m51 ,v9e-dress]s1 ,g>d9]s1 & all su* :o are occupi$ 9 ,till+ & manur+ ! ,e>?1 t !y may le>n a new ,me?od ( fatt5+ & enri*+ _! ,fields & ,g>d5s1 )\t ! usual & cu/om>y way ( dung+1 & !nce ye>ly acquire a great] pr(it4 ,! ,second1 ,i give to all ,citiz5s1 ,m]*ants & o!rs :o h "t & leasure1 & ab\nd+ 9 ri*es1 "k n by :at means to augm5t or improve _! ,gold & ,silv]4 ,:i* way ,i w %ew !m1 & h[ to effect x aft] a mu* bett] & hone/] mann] ?an putt+ x to ,usury1 or incommod+ or oppress+ _! ,neighb\rs4 ,! ,?ird1 ,i pres5t to all ,consci5ti\s ,physicians t !y may le>n to prep>e ,salutif]\s & ,efficaci\s ,m$ic9es ) small *>ge1 little lab\r1 & 9 a %ort "t2 t 7z becomes ,*ri/ians7 !y may help & succ\r ! ,mis]ies ( ! sick1 & acquire to !mselves an hone/ livelihood4 ,! ,f\r?1 ,i d$icate to all p]sons ( great ,"n & ,au?ority1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 !y may pres]ve _! ,heal? entire1 & recov] x :5 lo/4 ,! ,omnipot5t ,god give u 8 ,div9e ,grace1 t we may make su* use ( 8 fa!rly b\nty1 z may t5d to ! promot+ ( 8 ,hon\r1 & ! ,love ( our ,neighb\r4 ,am54 ,arcanum ,i4 ,be+ a ,gift giv5 to ,husb&m51 keep]s ( ,v9ey>ds1 ,g>d5]s1 c4 ,al?\gh ,i _h det]m9$ ) my self to res]ve ! ,press1 m5tion$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 7by :i* ! juice might be press$ out ( great ,trees1 ! se>*+ aft] :i* ha? we>i$ _m ,m5s ,bra9s7 = ! ?ird "p ( ! same "w2 nev]!less1 x seems good to me to describe x 9 ?is ,treatise = ! good ( ! publick4 ,& t *iefly = ?is reason1 because ! ,omnipot5t ,god ha? n[ reveal$ to me o!r mann]s ( extract+ ,salt-petre1 9 pl5ty1 out ( all ,wood1 & t )\t a ,press2 & n only f ,wood1 b also f all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 s t by an easie bus9ess1 & 9 a %ort "t1 )\t a ,press & putrefaction1 ,wood1 & ,salt may be conv]t$ into ,salt-petre3 ,yea1 9 ! space ( ?ree or f\r h\rs1 e ,vegetable1 or ,animal1 z also ,salts ( e k9d1 may be s transmut$1 z t !y pass into a ,fatt1 f]vid & sulphure\s ,salt1 :i* aft]w>ds by ! b5efit ( ! ,air is animat$1 & conv]t$ into ,salt-petre4 ,su* a ,salt1 al?\gh x do? n pres5tly conceive flame1 & burn l ,salt-petre1 yet x is n[ br\ght to t pass1 t 9 ! manur+ or dung+ ( poor & b>r5 gr\nd1 x do? ! same ?+ z ! dung ( any ,cattel is wont to effect4 ,h5ce by ! same ,salt e pure ,s& de/itute ( all fatness1 is quickly s fatt$1 t x is r5d]$ fit = ! s[+ & br++ =? ,corn4 ,few w believe :at ,salt c p]=m1 :5 spoil$ ( its ,corrosive =ce4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ sai? n 9 va9 to 8 ,disciples1 ,ye are ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?4 ,t ,e>? :i* wante? ,salt is dead2 nor c x br+ =? ,fruit3 ,= ?is inv]t$ ,salt s]ve? n only = s&y & pla9ly b>r5 ,fields1 b also = ^? :i* are fruitful1 t !y may be s[$ e ye>1 & br+ =? ,fruit4 ,truly x is a great ,gift ( ,,god1 ( :i* ?is ungrateful ,_w is n wor?y4 ,x (t5 happ5s1 t a ,husb&man1 ?r\gh want ( ,dung1 is =c$ to let 8 ,fields lie uns[n1 till he c h an opportunity to s[ !m2 b :at a loss is ?is to ^? :o 9 ! mean "t mu/ pay ! ,magi/rates1 ,taxes1 or ,duties1 = !m1 & yet make no b5efit ( !m4 ,7 x n bett] = su* to possess only ! ,?ird or ,f\r? "p ( :at !y h ( su* ,l& z w\ld yield him e ye> an encrease4 ,c]ta9ly by ?is means1 t ,l& :i* o!rwise is sc>ce able to ma9ta9 "o ,c\ntry-man1 w\ld be suffici5t = ! keep+ ( t51 if x 7 fat5$ aft] ?is mann] by an inv]t$ wood or salt4 ,9 l mann] also ,v9ey>ds & ,hopy>ds might be s fatt5$1 t ! ,lab\r be/[$ ^u !m might n be 9 va91 b !y might ab\nd 9 ,fruits4 ,s also ,fruit-trees1 & ,mead[s1 & ,pa/ures1 :i* be> b little ,grass1 may by ! same ,salt be s am5d$1 z to br+ =? bett] ,fruit & ri*] ,crops ( ,grass4 ,b let ?is suffice1 conc]n+ ^? ?+s 9 ?is place1 m %all foll[ 7,god will+7 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,9 ! mean "t ! ,pl5ty ( ,corn & ,w9e w be 9 "p consum$4 ,b ,i d\bt n b t ?is excell5t ,gift ( ,god w be s\ght into by good ,ma/]s ( ,families1 be _h 9 e/eem1 & ev5 f ?is "t to ! ,_w's end1 be put to use = ! promot+ ( ! ,div9e ,hon\r1 & ! well be+ ( _m ,?\s&s ( m54 ,sid5ote3 ,vid4 ,prosp4 ,g]m4 p4 #c4 ,b ! mann] ( express+ ( ,wood by its prop] ,fire1 & aga9 ( coagulat+ ?is acid juice1 by ! b5efit ( ! fix$ ,salt rema9+ 9 ! burnt ,coals or ,a%es1 into a ,salt fatt5+ ( b>r5 gr\nd1 or ( r$uc+ x into ,salt-,petre by ! b5efit ( ! ,air1 is inde$ an excell5t & s+ul> ,artifice1 :i* r5d]e? all unpr(itable ,wood highly pr(itable & b5eficial2 yea1 ^! are ,inv5tions s pr(itable1 z ! l ha? be5 yet publi%$ by no man4 ,& ?is ,inv5tion is mu* bett] ?an t ( r$uc+ ,wood into ,pot-a%es1 9 :i* all ! acid juice pass+ away 9 smoak1 :olly p]i%e?1 & is lo/1 & f a great quantity ( ,wood a v few a%es rema91 & out ( !m !re is f\nd b a little ,salt 7sc>cely ! ,t5? ,"p7 fit = ! fatt5+ ( gr\nd1 or to be turn$ into ,salt-,petre4 ,= x is n ! a%es1 b ! salt conta9$ 9 !m1 t s]ves to bo? ^? purposes4 ,!re=e ?is my me?od ( extract+ ! juice ( wood1 & conv]t+ x into a good salt1 is f> to be pref]r$ to ! mak+ ( ,pot-a%es ( ,wood4 ,nor do? ?is press s]ve only = ! press+ out ! juice ( ,wood1 :]e ,wood is pl5ty1 b x may be also us$ ) great pr(it 9 ,moori% places :]e ,wood is want+1 & :i* ab\nd ) ,turf1 :i* may be us$ in/ead ( ,wood4 ,= ! juice ( ,turf is equally fit ) ! juice ( ,wood = enri*+ ( ,l&2 s t no ,c\ntry ha? cause to compla9 t ! ,creator ( all ?+s ha? n pl5tifully provid$ x ) "s "p ( t mundane ,treasure4 ,c\ntries t lie high ab\nd ) ,wood1 & ! l[ af=d abundance ( ,turf4 ,!re=e1 z 9 ,regions ( an high] scituation1 an unspeakable quantity ( ,wood p]i%e? by putrefaction1 & gr[+1 & aga9 rott+1 s]ve? = no use or b5efit2 s also x is 9 places l[] scituat$1 ) ,turf1 9 :i* v (t5 va/ ,tracts yield n ! lea/ pr(it to any man1 al?\gh 9 _! inw>d ,p5etrals are hidd5 great ,treasures4 ,see+ t x is s 9 ,moori% & ,m>%y places1 if !y are ov]gr[n ) ,grass1 & ,bea/s %\ld be s5t to fe$ ^u t ,grass1 :at pr(it w !nce accrue to m58 ,b if !y %all be inviron$ ) too mu* wet or pla%9ess1 7too boggy7 s t !y are impassible by m51 !y are ( no utility at all4 ,!re are ,m>%y tracts :i* are cov]$ ov] 7or sw]d$ only ) ,moss7 :i* nei!r af=d ,turf1 or n\ri%m5t = ,cattel1 inasmu* z ! gr[? ( ,grass1 & ,turf fit = burn+1 is h9dr$1 ei!r by too mu* ,s&1 or l>ge ,moss4 ,& yet ^? v tracts be+ press$ by ,fire1 yield a f]tile juice1 by :i* ! neighb\r+ ,fields 7especially ! ,s&y7 may be r5d]$ fruitful4 ,= ^? ,moors or ,m>%es conta9 no?+ b t fatness :i* ! ,ra9-wat] ha? collect$ f ! neighb\r+1 high1 & s&y gr\nds1 & wa%$ d[n ) x self into ! ,valleys1 :]e x concrete? into ,moss2 :5ce ( "r x %\ld be re/or$ to ^? b>r5 s&y gr\nds1 to fatt5 !m4 ,& by ?is means x may be br\ght to pass1 t great fruitfulness may be conf]r$ on mu* des]t & wa/e ,l&1 :i* br+s no pr(it at all to ,mank9d4 ,:at ,i say1 is agreeable to ! ,tru? x self1 & p]haps 9 ,process ( "t1 w be f\nd mo/ true1 & come into use 9 v _m places4 ,b at ?is "t1 ^! ?+s seem to ,c\ntry-m51 me] ,dreams1 & f> exce$ ! ,capacity ( _! mault$ ,bra9s4 ,b z e fat ,m>% is able to fatt5 ! adjac5t1 b>r51 high1 s&y gr\nds2 s ! ,ocean is ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & nutrim5t ( all high & b>r5 ,regions1 ?r\gh :i* x passe?1 & by ! salt conta9$ 9 x1 be/[s ^u !m fruitfulness4 ,vid4 ,nat4 ,salium4 ,:5ce ! incr$ible ,provid5ce ( ! ,div9e ,goodness manife/ly appe>e?1 = :i* uncessant ,?anks are to be giv5 to ! ,almighty by all m51 = ,8 ,fa!rly ,c>e1 & great b5efits nev] to be =gott54 ,b h[ ! ,sea-salt fatt5e?1 & make? fruitful s&y-gr\nd1 :i* is de/itute ( all fatness1 %all aft]w>ds be exactly demon/rat$4 ,"h1 by ! way1 9 ! ,description ( my ,press1 = ! press+ ( wood1 ,i 0 will+ to m5tion ?is ?+4 ,h[ mu* bett] !re=e is ?is my ,art & ,inv5tion ( pres]v+ ! juice1 & almo/ ! :ole pondus or weight ( ! wood 7! unpr(itable ,phlegm only except$7 9 t transmutation1 ?an ! inv5tion ( r$uc+ x to ,pot-a%es8 ,= any man ( ,und]/&+ may easily see1 ,t 9 t op5 burn+ ( ! wood ! noble ,sulphur is consum$ by ! ,fire1 & c be ( no b5efit4 ,b if ! bus9ess may be s ord]$1 t ! wood %all burn1 & n consume x self 9 burn+1 b be conv]t$ into a sulphure\s ,salt1 x w be a ?+ ( great mom5t4 ,he t kn[e? h[ to p]=m ?is1 ha? inde$ atta9$ ! scope1 & arriv$ to ! desir$ end4 ,al?\gh a ,coal be depriv$ ( its juice1 nev]!less x reta9s almo/ ! same quantity t ! wood _h1 :]e( x 0 made4 ,"o p\nd ( su* ,coals be+ burnt1 sc>ce yields an ounce & an half ( a%es1 :i* a%es af=d b a ?ird or f\r? "p ( ,salt1 fit to be *ang$ into ,salt-,petre1 or to fatt5 ! ,e>?4 ,!re=e x is no small ,art to pres]ve ! ,sulphur ( ! ,coals 7^: ,virtues are great7 & to conv]t x into s noble a ,salt4 ,= ! acid juice ( wood be+ press$ out1 & r$uc$ to sweetness1 w effect f> m 9 ! manur+ & fatt5+ ( ,fields1 ?an any "o c easily believe4 ,h]eaft]1 if ,i %all see x necess>y1 ,i %all publi% yet m & great] ?+s2 b ,i %all yet = "s "t susp5d ! publication ( ! ,?ird ,"p ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 till ,i see h[ ?+s w prove2 be+ assur$ t my ,writ+s = "t to come w be m grateful1 ?an to ?is pres5t ,age4 ,i w n[ ent] ^u ! description & use ( ! ,press s (t5 m5tion$1 = ! express+ & aga9 coagulat+ ! juice ( ,wood4 ,( ! ,figure1 ,use1 & ,utility ( ! ,press1 by ^: help ! ,juice is pl5tifully press$ out ( ,wood1 )\t great lab\r1 fit = ! mak+ ( ,salt-,petre4 ,! ,=m or ,figure4 ,fir/1 ,let a r\nd ,furnace be built ) ,bricks ( ! same =m ) t 9 ! fir/ ,figure1 not$ ) ! ,lett] ,a4 ,x mu/ be l a ,glassmak]'s ,furnace1 l>ge at ! bottom1 & ris+ r\nd by degrees to a small po9t at ! top2 9 ! top mu/ be a r\nd hole1 op5+ ab\t a foot broad1 by :i* ! ,wood may be put into ! ,furnace4 ,to ! hole is to be fitt$ a ,cov] or ,/opp]1 made ( ! same matt]1 ) ! ,bricks1 & burnt z !y are1 to %ut up ! hole4 ,on "o side ( ! l[] "p ( ! ,furnace1 is to be a door1 by :i* ! ,coals may be tak5 out4 ,on ! o!r side is to be a little hole1 to :i* an e>!n ,*annel or ,pipe ( ab\t ?ree or f\r cubits long1 is to be fitt$1 9 :i* ! smoak or fume ( ! wood1 =c$ out by ! fire1 may be cond5s$ into an acid juice1 & may de/il into a wood5 ,vessel or ,b>rel1 :i* is to be fitt$ to ! ,pipe1 to receive ! de/ill+ acid juice4 ,see ! fir/ ,figure not$ ) pag4 #ac4 at ! beg9n+ ( ?is ,treatise4 ,a is ! ,furnace or ,ov5 :]e9 ! ,wood is *>'d4 ,b1 ,! ,cov] ( ! ,furnace4 ,c1 ,! ,door at :i* ! ,coals are tak5 out4 ,d1 ,! ,canes or ,pipes :]e9 ! sap or juice ( ! ,wood is cond5s$1 & f !nce runs into ! ,receiv]4 ,e is ! ,vessel or ,receiv] into :i* ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood runs4 ,all ?+s be+ prep>$ 9 ! mann] a=esaid1 let ! ,furnace be fill$ ) wood up to ! top1 & if ! wood be n dry en\gh1 int]mix ) x1 9 ! putt+ 9 f ! bottom to ! top1 "s dry ,%rubs or ,bu%es1 or small ,faggot-/icks1 by ^: help ! wood may be ! m easily k9dl$4 ,aft] ! wood is k9dl$1 & burns well1 ! hole 9 ! top ( ! ,furnace is to be close %ut ) its ,/opp]1 t !re may be no exit = ! smoak1 b t x may be =c$ to desc5d & seek its passage ?r\gh ! l[] hole1 by ! ,*annel or ,pipe4 ,!re=e :5 ! wood beg9s to burn1 & yet c emit no flame1 ! heat presse? out all ! juice1 & =ce? x into ! pipe1 9 :i*1 f ! smoak1 x is *ang$ into an acid ,juice or ,liquor1 :i* de/ille? by ! ,pipe into ! appo9t$ receiv+ ,b>rel4 ,all ! wood be+ turn$ into ,coals1 & emitt+ no m fume1 ! :ole ,furnace1 :]esoev] x may admit ! air2 & also ! hole to :i* ! ,pipe is fitt$1 is to be sme>$ ov] ) wet a%es1 t ! ,coals 9 ! ,furnace be+ suffocat$ or *oak$1 may rema9 entire4 ,! ,coals be+ tak5 out1 may be put to necess>y uses1 be+ equal 9 goodness to o!r ,*>coal :i* ,colli]s make 9 ,woods4 ,,nb4 ,i w\ld h ?is und]/ood1 ( su* wood z is ( a pretty good ?ickness1 & suff]s its self to be r$uc$ into ,coals2 = if y ca/ into ! ,furnace ,bu%es or small ,bru%y wood1 to press out ! juice1 y w obta9 only a ,p[d] ( ,coals1 :i* aft] ! juice is press$ out1 is to be left 9 ! ,furnace op5 7n sme>$ ov]1 z we taught above7 till x pass into a%es1 :i* is requir$ = ! coagulat+ ! express$ juice2 z %all appe> by & by1 :5 we come to speak ( its coagulation4 ,,nb4 ,:5 y h no occasion = ,coals1 or _c sell !m1 x is necess>y1 t lett+ ! ,furnace be op51 y suff] !m to burn to a%es4 ,if ?is op]ation be in/itut$ 9 a place :]e !re are /ones fit to make ,lime (1 x w\ld be wor? ! :ile to fill ! ,furnace ) a lay] ( ,wood1 & ano!r ( ,/ones1 f ! bottom to ! top1 :i* ,*ymi/s call ,/ratum sup] ,/ratum1 & aft] ! juice is press$ out to op5 ! ,furnace1 t ! wood may be turn$ into a%es1 by do+ ( :i* at ! same "t ! /ones w be calc9$1 & *ang$ into ,lime1 :i* be+ expos$ to ! air1 7yet s t ! ,ra9 _c come to x7 w fall to pieces into a f9e p[d]4 ,to ?is ,p[d]1 be+ mix$ ) wood a%es1 ! acid juice is to be p\r$1 :i* 0 press$ out ( ! wood1 t ^? two contr>y natures may mutually "w ^u ea* o!r1 & well unite3 9 :i* op]ation ! %>p _s ( ! wood lose? its ,acrimony1 & ! fix$ ,salt ( ! wood & /ones is alt]$1 s t f bo? !re proce$e? a contr>y middle nature1 & a sweet] salt2 :i* be+ long expos$ to ! air1 drawe? f !nce a ,life1 & is transmut$ into ! be/ ,salt-,petre4 ,,nb4 ,?is mixture is s to be expos$ to ! air1 t ly+ "u a ,cov]+ or ,ro(1 & be+ op5 on ! sides1 x may be def5d$ f ! ,ra91 & nev]!less attract ! air4 ,if x %all be dri$ by ! air1 x mu/ be moi/5$ aga9 ) ! ,ur9e ( ,m5 or ,bea/s1 t x may nev] be ?r\ghly dry4 ,if ^! ?+s be rightly p]=m$1 y %all h pl5ty ( ! be/ ,salt-petre1 f ?is matt]1 9 ! space ( a ye> & an half1 or two ye>s at ! mo/2 :i* be+ extract$1 purifi$1 & boil$ up1 %oote? into v pure ,cry/als4 ,! re/ ( ! matt] be+ aga9 laid 9 its =m] place1 "u ! cov]+ or %$1 & be+ ord]$ 9 ! same mann]1 z be=e1 w 9 ! space ( two ye>s produce new ,salt-,petre1 :i* may be extract$ & boil$ up z be=e2 = t mixture /ill rema9e? good1 provid$ x be moi/5$ ) ,ur9e :5 dry1 z 0 said4 ,,nb4 ,he t desire? to acquire ,salt-petre soon]1 aft] ! conjunction ( ! acid _s ) ! a%es1 & ! precipitation & mortification ( bo?1 f t conjo9$ matt]1 by ! p\r+ on ( wat]1 he may extract & boil up ! ,salt1 & !n dissolve ! ,salt 9 ,ur9e1 & dige/ x by ,circulatory ,vessels2 by :i* means he may obta9 ! be/ ,salt-petre 9 ! space ( "o ye>4 ,?is lab\r ( press+ ! juice out ( ,wood1 & at ! same "t ( mak+ ,/ones into ,lime1 may be us$ 9 all ^? ,cities & ,places :]e wood & /ones are pl5ty4 ,b if ?is op]ation 7 to be in/itut$ 9 a ,wood1 !re w\ld be no ne$ ( a ,furnace built ) /one1 see+ t ! ,pile ( ,wood might be cov]$ all ov] ) gre5 ,turfs1 aft] ! same mann] :i* ,colli]s use 9 mak+ _! ,*>coal1 only ) ?is diff]5ce1 t "h mu/ be a hole 9 ! side1 to :i* ! duct or pipe is to be adjo9$4 ,! juice be+ press$ out1 ! pile or /ack is to be e :]e well clos$1 t ! ,air may h no passage1 if y w\ld pres]ve ! ,coals4 ,all be+ cool$1 ! ,coals may be tak5 out & sold1 or put to necess>y uses1 s t ! express$ juice1 :i* be+ receiv$ 9 no ,vessel1 w\ld h vani%$ 9 smoke1 pla9ly co/s no?+2 b if y d n desire ,coals1 let !m be burnt into a%es1 t !y may s]ve = ! coagulat+ ! _s into salt1 & aft]w>ds by ! help ( ! air1 9 a c]ta9 space ( "t transmute x into good ,salt-,petre4 ,illu/ration ,illu/ration3 ,a4 ,i/ d] ,(5 d>9 das holtz gebresset wirdt4 ,b4 ,d] deckel d>mit d] ,(5 ges*loss5 wirdt4 ,c4 ,die ?ur an dem ,(5 d>dur* man die kohl5 aus nimbt4 ,d4 ,se9d die rhr5 d>9n5 si* d] holtzsafft ,cond5sirt vnd h]aus r9nt4 ,e4 ,i/ e9 fas d>9 d] holt essig laufft4 ,illu/ration3 ,a4 ,i/ d] ,(54 ,b4 ,das di/illi] gefs 9 dem ,(54 ,c4 ,das lo* mit e9em faltz d>dur* das swnge e+etrag5 wird4 ,d4 ,die ,zange mit deckel d>mit das gefs na* dem e9trag5 ges*loss wirdt4 ,e4 ,e9 ,eis5 lffel d>mit d] s*wan e+etrag5 wirdt4 ,f4 ,die recipi5t54 ,g4 ,die banck d>auf die recipi5t5 lig54 ,h4 d] ,laborant4 ,illu/ration3 ,a4 ,i/ d] ,(5 wie er 9 d] arbeit /ehet4 ,b4 ,i/ d] ,vnt]/e !il des ,(5s wie er (f5 ohne die vord] w& anzuseh54 ,c4 ,i/ das ob]!il des ,(5s4 ,d4 ,d] ro/ 9 dem ,(54 ,e4 d] ,h]d4 ,f4 d] ,mffel s auff d5 h]d gehret4 ,g4 d] ,deckel d> mit d] ,(5 ob5 g$ecket wird wann kohl5 d>9 se9 vnd 9 voll] arbeit/ehet4 ,h4 das rau* fangle9 an dem ,(54 ,,nb4 ,x is "h also to be not$1 t ! express$ juice c>ries along ) x a %>p hot ,oyl ( a d>k r$di% col\r1 :i* is n to be ca/ away1 b is to be p\r$ ^u ! ,a%es toge!r ) ! acid ,_s1 t putrefy+ ) ! ,salts1 x may ) ! re/ put on ! nature ( ,salt-petre4 ,b he t w may apply ! same to o!r uses2 =asmu* z x is pr(itable = o!r ?+s4 ,any ,wood expos$ to ! ,ra91 or /&+ 9 ! ,wat]1 easily rott+1 be+ ano9t$ ) ?is ,oyl1 w be pres]v$1 s t x w n s easily rot1 see+ t ! wat] _c adh]e to ! ,wood1 b is =c$ to slide (f1 or is h9d]$ f p5etrat+ ! ,wood4 ,c>t]s1 or ,waggon]s may use ! same in/ead ( ,grease to _! ,:eels & ,axle-trees1 especially :5 x is a little ?ick5$ ) ,suet or ,ros94 ,b ! be/ use ( x t ,i yet "k 7if y except ,salt-petre7 is to dissolve & boil x ) a %>p ,lixivium made ( ,lime & ,a%es1 by :i* x become? a v hot & p5etrant ,soap1 procur+ f]tility2 if a poor s&y gr\nd be spr9kl$ ) ! same & moi/5$3 ,= x r5d]e? x v fruitful2 :i* ?+ x do? n only 9 ,fields1 b also 9 ,trees & ,v9es1 insomu*1 t "o ,tun ( x avails m 9 ! fat5+ ( ,fields1 ?an t5 ,c>t ,loads ( ,horse-dung or ,c[-dung3 ,& a ,hog%ead1 or ,tun ( ?is ,soap may be c>ri$ into ,fields & ,v9ey>ds1 f> remote1 m easily ?an t5 ,loads ( ,dung1 :i* is c>ri$ to ,v9ey>ds situate 9 ,rocky places ) great lab\r1 & no small *>ge4 ,,nb4 ,if ?is ,soap be us$ = ! fatt5+ ( ,v9es1 too mu* ( x is n to be us$ at a "t1 lea/ ! ,v9es gr[ too fat & luxuriant2 !re=e its mod]ate use is requir$1 :i* ne$s n t exactness 9 ! dung+ ( ,arable ,l&3 ,al?\gh 9 t an excess br+s damage1 & inde$ x is ! excess ( good ?+s t do? h>m4 ,a ,tree1 or ,v9e be+ made too fat by dung+1 gr[s luxuriant1 & putte? =? m fruit ?an x c be> & br+ to ,maturity4 ,! ,wood x self becomes too fat & s(t1 s t 9 ! ,w9t] x is easily injur$ by ! cold4 ,:5ce 9 all ?+s a ,m$iocrity ought to be obs]v$4 ,?is ,black ,soap made ( ! ,oyl ( ,wood1 is truly a v great gift ( ,god1 9 ^? places :]e ,s& r5d]s ! gr\nd b>r54 ,h5ce ! admirable ,wisdom ( our ,creator appe>e?1 z x 7 ?us speak+ to u3 ,ye rude1 & unskilful m51 :]e=e d y leave ?is place uncultivat$8 ,because y _c s[ x ) any k9d ( ,gra91 ,i w t x %all produce wood1 & af=d y a matt]1 ) :i*1 if y w1 y may r5d] x fat4 ,= x is suffici5tly kn[n1 t ,animals1 & ,vegetables rott+1 dung ! e>?1 & r5d] x fat2 :i* ?+ ev5 ! ,ru/icks h n[ le>n$1 t !y d ! same )\t putrefy+ or rott+1 :5 !y cut d[n1 & burn ! ,trees & ,bu%es1 :i* _h gr[n up 9 ! ,fields1 dur+ ! long "t ( ! ,w>1 & spread ! ,a%es on ! gr\nd1 by :i* x is fatn$4 ,b t !y "k n h[ to save1 inv]t1 & use ) ! ,a%es = dung+1 ! acid ,_s1 & hot ,oyl1 :i* vani% 9 ! burn+1 ought to seem /range to none1 see+ t no man ha? hi!rto decl>$ x to !m4 ,nev]!less1 ,i p]swade my self t ?is way ( dung+ ( ,l&1 w come into use1 9 process ( "t1 b ,i believe n quickly "h 9 ,g]many by reason ( t great quantity ( gra9 :i* e place af=de? 9 ?is "t ( ,peace4 ,b if h]eaft]1 a new ,w> %\ld happ5 7:i* ,god av]t7 & ! ,fields %\ld lie _m ye>s untill$1 ?r\gh ! want ( ,m51 ,horses1 & o!r necess>ies1 !n ,i believe1 & n be=e1 ?is necess>y ,art w be s\ght aft]4 ,b :at o!r ?+s ! said juice ( ,wood is able to effect1 we _c "h decl>e1 by reason ( our int5d$ brevity3 ,yet ?is ,i w add1 t if ?is acid ,_s be rectifi$1 x may be us$ 9 ! prep>ation ( good ,m$ic9es1 9 ,me*anick ,arts1 9 ! mak+ ( _m fair ,col\rs1 f ! extraction ( ,metals1 ,m9]als1 & ,/ones1 & = all ?+s = :i* common ,v9eg> is us$2 yea1 f> m commodi\sly1 because x mu* exce$e? ! common ,w9e1 & ,be] ,v9eg> 9 %>pness4 ,& ev5 x self alone is a ,m$ic9e :i* cure? _m incurable ,diseases2 be+ mix$ ) w>m wat]1 & us$ 9 a ,ba? = wa%+ ! ,body1 is f> m efficaci\s ?an ^? ,ba?s :i* issue out ( ! ,e>?2 especially 9 all ,scabs1 9 ,memb]s relax$ by ! ,fr5* ,palsie1 ,p>alysis ,gallica ,i suppose he means ! ,v5]eal ,lues 9 ,fi/ul\s & /9k+ ,ulc]s 9 ! ,legs & o!r p>ts ( ! ,body4 ,also 9 ! ,g\t1 ,/one1 ,cramp1 ,sciatica1 ,palsie1 ,diseases ( ! ,womb1 & all sorts ( sickness o!rwise to be cur$ by ! help ( ,ba?s1 :i* ?is ,v9eg> press$ out ( ,wood1 f> exce$e? 9 ,salubri\s ,v]tues4 ,! same also do? ! hot ,oyl :i* is expell$ by expression ) ! ,_s1 :i* ex]te? wond]ful ,virtues 9 cur+ ^? ,ulc]s & ext]nal affects4 ,= :i* c]ta9ly1 z a great gift1 & to be easily f\nd 9 all places1 none ( ^? :o are burd5$ ) griev\s ,diseases1 c r5d] suffici5t ?anks to ! ,almighty3 ,b especially ! ,poor1 :o h n ,money to buy ,physick4 ,,nb4 ,"h also x ought to be obs]v$1 t ^? :o use ! ,ba? temp]$ ) ! juice ( ,wood1 %\ld be=e !y ent] into x dr9k "s spoonfuls ( ?is ,v9eg>4 ,= ?is ,v9eg> by p5etrat+ ! :ole ,body1 ca/e? out all ?+s sup]flu\s & noxi\s to nature by sweat1 & op5e? all ,ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 ,sple51 & ,lungs3 ,& especially :5 ! ,v9eg> is elicit$ f a ,wood1 or ,h]b1 :i* is end[$ ) peculi> ,virtues = ! eradicat+ ( ^? ,diseases4 ,z = ,example3 ,! acid ,_s ( ! ,v9e1 ,bee*1 ,bir*1 & ! l1 take? away ! ,ob/ructions ( ! ,int]nal ,b[els4 ,t ( ! ,oak1 & o!r h>d ,woods1 cure? ! ,corruption ( ! ,blood1 & all ,diseases proce$+ !nce1 z ! ,pox1 ,leprosie1 ext]nal ,ulc]s ( all sorts1 ,scabs1 ,fi/ula1 & all op5 ,sores4 ,also all ,contractures or ,cramps1 ,fall+-sickness1 ,apoplexy1 & ,palsie4 ,s ! ,v9eg> ( ,a%1 ,*]ry-tree1 ,plumb-tree1 ,sloe1 or ,bullace-tree1 ,m$l>-tree1 ,arbute-tree1 & ! l ,trees1 :i* be> ,fruits hav+ ,/ones or ,k]nels1 cure ! ,g\t1 & ! ,/one ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]4 ,t ( ,balsamick ,h]bs1 z ,/4 ,john's ,wort1 ,sage1 ,paul's ,betony1 or ,fleuell91 ,sanicle1 ,betony1 ,lung-wort1 ,liv]-wort1 ,saxifrage1 & o!r l1 take? away ! int]nal ,hurts ( ! ,liv] & ,lungs1 & all inw>d affects aris+ f ,bl[s1 ,falls1 c4 ,s efficaci\s a ,m$ic9e is ?is juice ( ,wood1 t ! mo/ co/ly ,gal5ical ,compositions are =c$ to give x place4 ,9 mak+ ! ,ba? "o ,p\nd ( ! acid ,_s is to be add$ to t5 p9ts ( wat]1 & ?is quantity to be augm5t$1 or dim9i%$1 accord+ to ! condition ( ! ,pati5t & ! ,disease4 ,be=e ! use ( ! ,ba?1 "s drops ( ! ,oyl may be adjo9$ to ! spoonfulls ( ,_s1 :i* s =tifie? ! ,_s1 t x m readily p5etrate? ! body1 m =cibly acco/e? ! ,disease1 & ! soon] expelle? x4 ,9 ,g\ty ,pa9s1 & 9 ! /one ( ! ,kidneys1 ! same ,oyl be+ rubb$ ^u ! "p ) ! ,_s1 gives a relief n to be contemn$4 ,9 brief1 ?is juice ( ,woods & ,h]bs1 if x be duly prep>$ & us$1 is able to %ame & conf\nd all ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops ( ,gal5ical ,m$ic9es1 not)/&+ _! pr\d ,furniture ( ,pa9t$ & ,gild$ ,glasses & ,boxes4 ,& ,i d n d\bt b 9 process ( "t1 t ,physicians out ( a good ,consci5ce1 w explode ^? unpr(itable ,coctions1 & 9 _! room in/itute bett] prep>ations1 t ,god may h 8 due praise1 & ! mis]ies ( ! sick receive succ\r4 ,= al?\gh ?is acid wat] do? n conta9 ! ,virtues ( ! :ole ,h]b1 nev]!less x is to be reput$ & us$ z an efficaci\s wat] ( ,h]bs1 9 ,m$ic9e1 see+ t t :i* is us$ 9 ! ,%ops ha? v little virtue1 z daily exp]i5ce witnesse?3 ,x be+ no?+ b ! pure ,phlegm ( ! ,h]b1 ! *ief ,virtues & ,ess5ce ( ! ,h]b rema9+ 9 ! suppos$ fces1 al?\gh ! wat] ha? c>ri$ along ) x some?+ ( ! ,smell & ,ta/e4 ,look ^u any dry ,h]b1 :i* ! heat ( ! ,sun or ,air ha? depriv$ ( all its ,phlegm & ,humidity1 & see :e!r x be also depriv$ ( its ,smell1 ,ta/e1 & ,efficacy4 ,& al?\gh 9 l5g? ( "t x w lose all its ,ta/e & ,smell1 nev]!less its *ief ,virtues yet lie hid 9 x4 ,yea1 al?\gh its acetum be drawn f x by di/illation1 t an unskilful man w\ld ?9k t !re rema9$ no virtue at all 9 ! rema9+ black ,coals ( ,wood or ,h]bs1 yet ! mo/ efficaci\s ,virtues yet lie hid 9 ! be/ ,sulphur & ,salt4 ,& t great ,virtue do? yet rema9 9 ! ,coals1 is n unkn[n to ,ru/icks1 :o 9 ! ,w9t] burn !m to w>m !mselves1 & boil _! food1 :i* ?+ !y c\ld nev] d by ! ,phlegm sep>at$ by di/illation4 ,^? black & contemptible ,coals are ( s great v]tue1 t !y emulate ! p[]s & prop]ties ( ! mo/ ,noble ,creature ! ,sun1 = :i* cause !y m]it ! "n ( ,t]re/rial ,suns4 ,= :atsoev] ! ,a/ral & ,syd]eal ,sun effecte? 9 ! sup]i\r ,firmam5t1 ! same do? ! ,t]re/rial ,suns1 viz4 ,coals1 :i* are its ,vic>s1 also effect4 ,! sup]i\r r5d]e? all ?+s p>tak]s ( ,life & ,gr[?1 ! same do? also ! inf]i\r ,suns4 ,9 ! ,w9t] "t :5 ! ,sun is f> di/ant f u1 all ! ,vegetables ( ! ,e>? are z x 7 dead3 ,9 ! ,spr+ ^u 8 return1 all ?+s revive1 gr[1 move1 increase1 & are n\ri%$4 ,insects !mselves :i* h hid !mselves 9 ,holes & ,cav]ns ( ! ,e>? to fly f ,cold1 & h la9 z dead1 d aga9 come =? into ! light4 ,all :i* effects are produc$ by ! sup]i\r ,sun4 ,! same ?+s also ! inf]i\r ,sun c effect4 ,= :5 ,flies1 ,spid]s1 & o!r l ,insects 9 any ,p>l\r or ,*amb]1 to %un ! cold1 betake !mselves to ,holes & ,*9ks1 & !re lie z x 7 dead2 ! fir/ heat !y p]ceive by ! mak+ ( a fire 9 t room1 recov] _! =m] life1 & aga9 creep out ( _! hid+ places1 z ^u ! ,suns approa*+ u 9 ! ,spr+4 ,yea1 if 9 su* a ,room made hot1 !re _h be5 be=e reposit$ great ,insects1 z ,frogs1 ,snakes1 ,liz>ds1 & ! l1 z also ,h]bs kill$ by ! cold1 !y w\ld revive1 recov] /r5g? & gr[ equally z if !y _h be5 illu/rat$ by ! ,rays ( ! great ,elem5t>y ,sun4 ,!re=e if ?is ,contemptible ,coal1 :i* 9 ! judgm5t ( ! unskilful is depriv$ ( all its ,juice & ,virtue1 c p]=m ^! ?+s2 :at a ,m$ic9e ?9k y may be prep>$ by ! help ( ,art ( su* a ,coal8 ,b "s ,putati\s ,physician may "h ask2 :o c prep>e any ,m$ic9e f s dry & insipid a ,coal8 ,x c nei!r be dissolv$ by ! /ronge/ ,corrosive ,liquor1 nor by ! mo/ int5se fire1 if no air come to x3 ( :i*1 if ! lea/ ,portion %all t\* x1 x pres5tly conceive? flame1 & is consum$1 s t no?+ ( x rema9s b a few a%es mixt ) a little ,salt4 ,& ^? ,virtues :i* refre% all ?+s liv+1 & revive ! dead1 all p]i% by ,combu/ion1 & vani% 9 smoak1 :i* c\ld !y be tak5 & pres]v$1 might d\btless af=d a ,m$ic9e ( great mom5t4 ,to ?is ,i answ]3 :]e=e _c s great an efficacy be pres]v$1 & us$ = ! mak+ ( a good ,m$ic9e1 be=e t x vani%e? by burn+1 & flie? into ! air8 ,:atsoev] ,philosoph] is ignorant ( ! mann] ( effect+ ?is1 truly he is a weak ,philosoph]1 :o ought to blu% 9 t he sette? himself be=e o!rs1 & contemne? !m :o exce$ himself 9 ,le>n+ & ,sci5ce4 ,he t kn[e? n h[ to use any palpable & coagulat$ matt]1 be=e x be consum$ by burn+1 & vani%e? away1 by :at means w he elicit ! same out ( its ,*aos1 & conc5trate x8 ,b t ! way ( free+ ?is ,noble ,sulphur f its ,bonds & ,keep]s1 is n kn[n to ev]yone1 is no wond]4 ,= x w n come at e call4 ,( all ! ,philosoph]s1 !re is none :o m cle>ly & op5ly tea*e? by :at means x may be deliv]$ f its ,bonds1 ?an ,s&ivogius1 :o expresly sai?1 ,t ?is ,sulphur lies hid & is held ,captive 9 an obscure or d>k prison1 & kept by v /rong keep]s4 ,b t ,salt only 9 ! conflict or fight1 gave him a deadly w\nd4 ,no ,man ha? spok5 m cle>ly ?an ?is wor?y ,au?or4 ,!re=e he t kn[e? n h[ to extricate t ,vital virtue f its bonds1 & h[ to use x 9 ,m$ic9e1 let him read ! above cit$ ,s&ivogius1 :o w cle>ly in/ruct him4 ,if he _c le>n ( him1 !re is no reason :y any "o %\ld lab\r to help him4 ,i w propose ! matt] by a similitude2 a ,man is comp\nd$ ( ?ree ?+s1 viz4 ,body1 ,s\l1 & ,_s2 ,! ,body is visible1 immoveable1 gross1 e>?y1 & corruptible3 ,! ,_s is invisible1 movable1 liv+1 & nev]!less mortal2 ,b ! ,s\l ( ,man1 :i* is 8 mo/ noble "p1 is immortal4 ,9 l mann]1 !re is also a c]ta9 ,anima or ,vital ,pr9ciple 9 ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 al?\gh !re are few :o "k h[ to extract x4 ,!re=e z 9 ,man ! ,s\l is ! mo/ noble "p2 to :i* ! ,_s is inf]i\r1 & ! ,body ! l[e/ or vile/2 s x is also ) ,vegetables & ,m9]als4 ,to acquire ! ,anima or ,vital ,pr9ciple ( any ,vegetable or ,m9]al1 t fix$ & con/ant ,anima is to be sep>at$ by ! help ( ,art1 f ! gross1 unpr(itable1 & dead body4 ,= z long z ! gross body adh]e? to ?is noble ,pr9ciple1 s long x _c move x self 9 a due mann]1 nor demon/rate its nobility1 b is held ,captive by its gross body1 till x be set at lib]ty1 by "s body :o kn[s h[ to dissolve its bonds4 ,be+ fre$ f its bonds1 & ! gross body laid aside1 x c pres5tly ex]t its p[]4 ,!re=e let ?is be ! pr9cipal c>e ( ,physicians1 t in/ead ( a body dead1 & de/itute ( ,virtue1 !y lab\r to atta9 ! fix$ & liv+ ,anima ( ,vegetables1 t us+ t 9 ! cure ( diseases !y may p]=m f> great] ?+s ?an n[ !y d4 ,i h "h ins]t$ ?is disc\rse1 only = ?is cause1 t ,i might %ew t a :ole or intire body is ( v little mom5t1 & t t ?+ :]eby any ,good is to be effect$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 is to be f\nd only 9 ! mo/ noble "p1 to wit1 ! ,anima4 ,& ev51 z 9 ,m9]als1 besides a fix$ & incombu/ible ,sulphur1 !re is also f\nd ano!r1 combu/ible & fugaci\s3 s also !re is f\nd a tw(old ,sulphur 9 ,vegetables1 9 ! de/ill+ ( :i*1 by a ,retort1 an ,oil is expell$1 toge!r ) ! acid ,_s & ,phlegm1 :i* inde$ ha? its virtues1 b c 9 no wise p]=m ^? ?+s :i* t "p rema9+ 9 ! black ,coals is wont to effect4 ,= by h[ mu* a ,m$ic9e %all be m fix$ & con/ant1 by s mu* ! m d !y ent] & enc\nt] long & fix$ diseases2 s on ! contr>y1 fugaci\s m$ic9es are f\nd less efficaci\s 9 eradicat+ ! same4 ,:at ,i h said conc]n+ ,vegetables1 viz4 ,t !re is 9 !m a volatile & fugaci\s _s1 & a con/ant fix$ ,anima2 ! same is also to be und]/ood ( ,m9]als1 :i* besides a combu/ible ,sulphur1 possess also a fix$ & con/ant ,anima4 ,b :osoev] kn[e? h[ to conjo9 ! ,anima ( ,vegetables ) ! ,anima ( ,m9]als1 ha? obta9$ a ,m$ic9e :i* is able1 aft] a wond]ful mann]1 to corroborate ! ,vital ,_s 9 ,man4 ,= ! ,anim ( ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 are ! ,rays ( ! ,sun coagulat$1 :i* necess>ily conta9 a vivify+ or enliv5+ p[]1 see+ t ! sun make? all ?+s p>tak]s ( ,life4 ,& a man1 if he only beholds ! sun1 or its ,vic> ! fire1 ! e>?ly sun1 al?\gh he be 9 "s v deep & cold place "u gr\nd1 :]e he _c feel its w>m+ & enliv5+ p[]2 yet he %all p]ceive 8 ,he>t to be recreat$ & /r5g!n$ by ! b>e aspect ( x3 ,b h[ mu* great] a recreation & corroboration w\ld he p]ceive1 if he %\ld take ! ,anima ( ,w9e1 or ( "s o!r ,h]b conjo9$ ) ! ,anima ( ,gold1 = ! cur+ ( 8 body1 ) bo? :i* x ha? a great famili>ity2 = l rejoice? 9 l1 & desire? to be jo9$ to x3 ,& !re=e x ought to seem /range to no man1 t ,i ass]t1 ! humidum radicale ( ! humane body may be augm5t$ by ! ,anim ( ,vegetables & ( ,gold3 ,= ! ,anima ( ,vegetables is no?+ else b an ess5tial univ]sal salt1 :i* is f\nd 9 all ?+s4 ,see+ !re=e t ,philosoph]s confess1 t ! r$ness ( gold & :it5ess ( silv] may be encreas$ by its own univ]sal salt1 x is reasonable = u to acquiess 9 ! same op9ion1 & to ma9ta9 x aga9/ ^? t erre4 ,a visible & palpable demon/ration is to be cr$it$4 ,nev]!less ,i easily p]swade my self1 t ?is disc\rse ( m9e w n be cr$it$ by _m1 :i* ,i _c help4 ,x cont5te? me1 t ,i h writt5 ! ,tru?1 & light$ a ,c&le to my ,neighb\r4 ,aft] "o & ! same mann]1 ( ,wood ( little or no wor?1 ,i h %ew$ ! mak+ ( ,salt-petre1 = ,s\ldi]s1 ,g>d5]s1 ,v9tn]s1 & ,husb&-m51 fit = ! dung+ ( ,or*>ds1 ,v9ey>ds1 ,fields1 & ,mead[s2 ( commodi\s ,ba?s1 = ! ,sick2 ( a good ,v9eg> = ,*ymi/s & ,apo!c>ies1 necess>y = _m extractions4 ,x n[ rema9s1 t ,i also (f] a ,gift to ! ,own]s ( ,metallick ,m9es4 ,if !y %all humect or moi/5 ! ,calx viva1 or ,lime made ( /ones1 9 ! ,press1 z we h taught1 ) ! ,acetum or ,v9eg> ( ,wood1 !y %all obta9 a *eap ,flux1 by :i* ^? h>d & untractable /ones digg$ out ( metallick ,ve9s1 may easily be melt$2 = ! acid _s ( ,wood is fix$ by ! ,lime1 & conv]t$ into a salt1 caus+ an easie ,flux4 ,nev]!less1 ?is salt w be ( great] pr(it to ,husb&-m51 = ! dung+ & fatt5+ _! ,fields 7= ^: sake ,i also describe x7 ?an 9 ! melt+ ( ,m9]al bodies4 ,physicians may use ! noble & efficaci\s juice ( ,wood1 = ! happy cure ( _m incurable diseases1 & to _! own hon\r & pr(it4 ,?is ,v9eg> ( ,wood be+ expos$ 9 ,hog%eads to ! cold 9 ,w9t]1 t x may be froz5 to ,ice1 ! ,phlegm only freeze?1 b ! %>p _s1 ) ! ,oil1 is n turn$ into ,ice1 b rema9e? 9 ! middle ( ! ,hog%ead s %>p1 t x corrode? metals l ,aqua-=tis4 ,if ,pr9ces & ,great m5 w\ld be pleas$ to take c>e t ! ,wood 9 _! ,dom9ions 7o!rwise rott+ 9 ! ,woods7 might be turn$ into ,salt-,petre1 !y w\ld d well1 & x w\ld n rep5t !m ( _! lab\r1 see+ !re is a "t at h&1 9 :i* ,salt-,petre w be mu* want$4 ,!re is yet ano!r secret1 :i* = ! sake ( ,c\ntry-m5 ,i ought to discov]1 :i* w yield !m no small pr(it2 :i* is ?is3 ,if ,hop-poles be burnt at ! ends :i* are to g into ! ,e>?1 & ^? burnt ends dipt 9 ! ,oil ( ,wood1 t !y may imbibe or suck 9 t fatness1 & aft]w>ds set into ! e>?1 !y admit no humidity or moi/ure1 :i* o!rwise !y are wont to d1 be+ e ye> dim9i%$ 9 t "p :i* /&e? 9 ! e>?4 ,x also come? to pass1 t !y communicate _! fatness to ! v9es & /alks ( ! ,hops to :i* !y are jo9$1 & r5d] !m m fat & fruitful1 by ?is means af=d+ a tw(old pr(it1 fir/ 9 pres]v+ ! ,hop-poles f rott+ a long] "t ?an !y are wont to la/4 ,! o!r is1 ,t ! ,roots ( ! ,v9es & ,hops1 draw+ fatness & n\ri%m5t f ! bottoms ( ! poles gr[ ! fa/]1 & are m fruitful4 ,moreov]1 ^? ends ( ! poles1 9 l5g? ( "t gr[+ rott51 yet !re is no loss ( ! ,oil1 b /ill ! same pr(it rema9e?1 see+ t ^? rott5 ends ( ! poles be+ tak5 up & plant$ aga9 9 ! e>? ) ! ,roots ( ,hops1 !y w af=d !m n\ri%m5t = "s ye>s1 bett] ?an if !y _h be5 dung$ ) dung4 ,9 l mann]1 by ! help ( ?is ,oil ( ,wood1 /rong & durable quick-h$ges may be made = ! f5c+ 9 ( ,v9ey>ds1 ,or*>ds1 ,g>d5s1 & ,hop-y>ds1 by :i* ,bea/s & ,?ieves may be kept out4 ,= ?is purpose ! %>p end ( ! /akes fit = ! ,h$ges1 are to be put into ! ,fire till !y gr[ black1 & !n :il/ !y are hot1 be dipp$ into ! ,oil1 t !y may well imbibe ! same4 ,) ^!1 be+ drove into ! gr\nd aft] ! usual mann]1 an ,h$ge may be made by plant+ a "y %oot or set ( ,?orn1 ,crab-tree1 c4 all along betwe5 ! ,/akes4 ,^? sets or sprigs1 :i* o!rwise1 gr[+ b sl[ly1 are _m ye>s be=e !y come to a requisite height & ?ickness1 _! roots n[ obta9+ fatness & n\ri%m5t f ?is ,oil1 arrive to maturity 9 less ?an half ! usual "t1 & become a ?ick & /rong ,quick-h$ge be=e ! ,/akes are rott54 ,moreov]1 !re is no dang] ( wild ,bea/s com+ into ^? places :]e ! ,h$ge /akes are imbrew$ ) ?is ,oil1 see+ t wild ,bea/s %un all /rong od\rs1 & d>e n approa* !m4 ,if y %all imbibe ,hemp5-,cords1 or su* z are made ( ! ,b>k ( ,trees twi/$ toge!r ) ,grass1 ) ! said ,oil1 & !n b9d !m ab\t ,fruit-trees1 x w h9d] ! creep+ up ( ,spid]s1 ,ants1 or ,pismires1 ,palm] or ,cank]-,worms1 & o!r ! l ,insects1 :i* are wont to damnifie ,fruit2 inasmu* z ^? ,insects pla9ly abhor su* hot ,oils4 ,by ?is means also may ,rats & ,mice be h9d]$ f creep+ up ,hovel-po/s1 & dev\r+ ! ,gra94 ,!re is yet ano!r mann] ( promot+ ! dung+ ( ,fields1 & ! happy gr[? ( ,se$s1 & n only ^? ,fields :i* are lean & s&y1 to :i* ,c[-dung may be us$1 b also ^? :i* are h>d & craggy1 9 :i* nei!r s& nor any du/ ( ,e>? is f\nd4 ,b 9 mak+ manife/ ?is ,artifice to ! :ole ,_w1 my int5tion is n t ! ,_w %\ld !reby be inri*$ ) great pr(it1 z ,i h endeav\r$ by describ+ ! mann] ( ,dung+ poor ,s&y ,l&1 by ! acid juice ( ,wood4 ,my ,scope or end is only ?is1 ,t e man may see & consid] h[ _m wond]ful ?+s may be effect$ ) wood & %rubs1 :i* are e :]e f\nd 9 great quantity1 & nev]!less are ( no use or pr(it4 ,:o w\ld cr$it any man1 affirm+1 t x might be effect$1 t n only ,gra91 b all sorts ( ,trees1 & excell5t ,v9es %\ld gr[ 9 any h>d & nak$ ,rock1 )\t ! addition ( any ,e>? or ,dung8 ,truly1 ,i believe t !re is no man 9 ! ,_w1 to :om ?is w seem likely4 ,?is w m amaze ,f>nn]1 ) 8 :ole ,crew1 ?an my ,miraculum ,mundi did4 ,yet because ! ?+ may be done1 ,i _c =be> to divulge ! ,artifice1 only to ?is end1 t ,i may subject ! ,div9e ,wond]s to ! eyes ( ! bl9d$ ,_w4 ,b yet x _c be1 b t x w be pr(itable 9 _m places1 9 ^? especially :i* lie ne> ,riv]s1 & af=d ,w9e2 su* are ^? :i* lie ^u ! ,mne1 ,mosell1 ,neck]1 ,rh9e1 ,danube1 & o!r ! l ,riv]s1 :]e great & craggy ,m\nta9s frequ5tly occurr2 9 :i* hav+ ! heat ( ! ,sun all ! day1 ,v9es might be commodi\sly plant$1 if ,e>? & ,dung c\ld be c>ri$ ?i!r4 ,c]ta9ly ,v9es gr[ no :]e bett] ?an 9 ,rocks & ,craggs1 into ^: clefts & cracks !y ins9uate _! roots1 t !y may !nce attract to !mselves n\ri%m5t1 :i* few o!r ,plants are wont to d3 ,& because = ! mo/ "p mu* ,wood gr[s ab\t su* ,rocks1 x w\ld be wor? :ile to press out its juice1 by :i* ! h>d ,rocks might be r$uc$ into a s(t ,du/1 fit = ! ,reception ( ,v9es1 :i* might be p]=m$ by ?is op]ation2 :i* nev]!less w\ld n be necess>y to und]take1 b = ! manife/+ ( ! wond]s ( ,god to ! unskilful1 & %ew+ t su* ?+s may be done4 ,if any desire? to plant 9 a place ( ?is sort1 9 :i* ,v9es or ,trees gr[+ freely 9 rocky & /ony places1 z ,*]ry-trees1 ,plumb-trees1 ,s]vice-trees1 & o!rs1 be>+ ,fruits :i* h ,/ones2 at ! beg9n+1 a little hole is to be cut 9 ! ,rock by ! help ( ,masons ,tools1 :i* is to be fill$ ) ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood2 :i* be+ done1 ! hole is to be cov]$ to keep (f ! ,ra94 ,aft] "s daies1 let him see :e!r ! ,v9eg> ha? ins9uat$ x self into ! ,rock1 & aga9 fill up ! hole ) fre% ,v9eg>1 & cov] x ) a ,/one1 z be=e4 ,& ?is ,lab\r is to be repeat$ 9 ! ,summ] "t s (t51 till ! ,rock ha? drunk up mu* ,v9eg>1 & be !reby s s(tn$ = ! space ( an ,ell 9 l5g?1 bread?1 & dep?1 t x may be easily dug up ) a %>p ,in/rum5t1 & become a great hole2 ! matt] digg$ out is aga9 to be ca/ into ! hole1 & to be aga9 fill$ ) ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood1 & cov]$ ) /ones1 & s left till all ! matt] gr[s s s(t1 t x may be crumbl$ to pieces ) ! f+]s4 ,& 9 ! ,autumn1 :5 ,trees h lo/ _! ,leaves1 or 9 ! ,spr+1 be=e ! ,leaves come =?1 viz4 9 ! ,mon? ( ,m>*1 ,v9es or ,trees are to be plant$ 9 ! matt] conta9$ 9 ! hole1 & ! matt] to be trampl$ close d[n ab\t _! ,roots1 !n all to be wett$ by ! p\r+ on ( ,wat]1 & ! ev5t to be committ$ to ,god4 ,s ! ,v9es or ,trees gr[ z well z if !y _h be5 plant$ 9 o!r manur$ gr\nd4 ,! reason is ?is2 ,because ! ,rocks consi/+ n ( ,s&1 b ( /ones1 fit = ! mak+ ( ,lime1 d conta9 mu* ,salt-,petre1 z also ! acid juice ( ,wood1 p>take? ( ! same nature1 ?is1 by corrod+ ! ,rock1 dissolve? ! ,salt-,petre 9 ! /one1 & sette? x free1 & at ! same "t lose? its own corrosive ,acrimony1 s t x _c hurt ! ,roots ( ,vegetables1 b is l to ,c[-dung or r bett]1 = x fatt5e? & n\ri%e? ! ,roots bett]4 ,!re=e a ,tree or ,v9e plant$ aft] ?is mann] 9 a ,rock1 if x %all once put =?1 aft]w>ds die? n1 b ! ,roots ins9uat+ !mselves into ! ,clefts ( ! ,rock1 seek _! own n\ri%m5t4 ,nev]!less e ,w9t] :5 ! ,leaves are fall5 (f1 "s ( t acid juice is to be p\r$ to ! ,trunk ( ! ,tree or ,v9e1 t dur+ ! ,w9t]1 x may aga9 s(t5 "s ,portion ( ! /one1 :i* w af=d new matt] ( n\ri%m5t to ! ,roots4 ,& by ?us affus+ ( fre% juice e ye>1 !re w be no ne$ ( ,e>? or ,dung1 see+ t ! ,/one is *ang$ into e>? & dung by ! juice ( ! wood4 ,al?\gh ?is ,arcanum w seem a ?+ impossible to _m1 yet x is mo/ true1 ( :i*1 if any w make trial1 he may easily d x 9 ?is mann]3 ,let him get a /one :i* do? n consi/ ( s&1 b ( su* ( :i* ,lime is made1 :i* be+ expos$ to ! ,sun1 let him p\r ^u x ! acid ,liquor ( ,wood2 :i* :5 ! /one %all h well imbib$ or drank 91 let him p\r on m1 & repeat ?is lab\r s (t51 till ! /one be r5d]$ s s(t1 z x may be rubb$ to p[d] betwe5 ! f+]s4 ,9 ?is matt]1 rubb$ or gr\nd small1 let him s[ any ,se$1 :i* w spr\t =? !nce1 z if x _h be5 s[$ 9 any good e>?3 ,! reason we h already decl>$1 viz4 because ! /one is conv]t$ into e>?1 hav+ its own ,salt-,petre1 or prop] ,dung 9 x self1 & moreov]1 *ang+ ! juice ( wood into ,salt-,petre4 ,he :o rightly und]/&e? & foll[e? my ,doctr9e1 & %all set ab\t ! ,"w ) dilig5ce1 w )\t d\bt atta9 8 end4 ,b if he tries ) a ,s&y /one1 he w effect no?+4 ,= /ones ( ?is sort want a n\ri%+ ,salt1 & !y :olly refuse solution by ! ,liquor ( ,wood1 s f> are !y f imbib+1 coagulat+1 & *ang+ x into a ,dungy ,salt4 ,b aft] ! foll[+ mann] any "o may prove1 t natural ,salt-,petre may be made ( ! /ones ( :i* ,lime is made1 & ! juice ( ,wood4 ,let him take "s pieces ( ?is sort ( ,lime-/one1 n yet burnt 7= :5 burnt1 x is mu* m facile1 z ,i h taught7 & imm]ge or dip !m all ov] 9 ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood1 & dry !m 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun1 or "s o!r w>m place1 & let him repeat ?is lab\r s (t5 until !y be s s(t t !y may be rubb$ or gr\nd to pieces l ,e>?4 ,f ?is gr\nd matt] extract ! ,salt ) ,ra9-wat]1 :i* w be pla9ly l to ,salt-,petre4 ,s ( ! ,/one is made ,e>?2 ( ! ,salt ( t ,/one1 & ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood1 ,salt-,petre2 or a salt equally ,s]v+ ) ! ,dung ( ,c[s or ,%eep1 = ! dung+ ( all ,vegetables4 ,nev]!less we h n writt5 ^! ?+s to t end1 z if x 7 necess>y to plant ,rocks ) ,v9es1 by ! help ( ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood4 ,our purpose is only to set =? h[ ! great efficacy ( ! juice ( ,wood may be kn[n1 & h[ by its help1 f]tility may be procur$ ev5 to ! h>de/ ,rocks1 :i* be+ hi!rto unkn[n & unhe>d (1 my dilig5t se>* & enquiry ha? n[ br\ght to light4 ,let x n seem absurd to any1 t ,i ascribe s great p[] to ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood2 = common ,v9eg> do? ! same ?+ 9 s(t5+ ( h>d ,rocks3 ,:y !n %\ld n ?is acid juice ( ,wood d x1 :i* f> exce$s ! common 9 /r5g? & %>pness8 ,x is said1 t ,hannibal made a passage ?r\gh ! ,alps1 = himself & 8 ,army1 s(t5+ ! ,rocks by ! b5efit ( ,v9eg>2 :at ,v9eg> t 01 ,hi/ories d n m5tion4 ,p]haps x 0 ! ,v9eg> ( ,w9e2 b if he _h _h ! ,v9eg> ( ,wood1 he might soon] h atta9$ 8 desire4 ,?is ,arcanum1 )\t d\bt1 w give occasion ( f9d+ out _m o!r pr(itable ?+s1 by ! help ( ?is ,v9eg>4 ,i h op5$ ! way1 let ano!r come1 :o by se>*+ fur!r may enl>ge x1 t !reby "s p]fection may ! soon] be acquir$4 ,!re are _m ?+s lie hidd5 9 ,nature1 :i* ?r\gh our slo? & neglig5ce n be+ s\ght aft]1 yield no pr(it to ,mank9d4 ,b ,i d\bt n b "t w produce s$ul\s m51 :o w make a fur!r progress 9 ?is ,v9eg>1 s t mu* pr(it may r$\nd f x4 ,!re is f\nd ano!r k9d ( /ones1 :i* = ! mo/ "p is us$ = ! build+ ( ,h\ses1 :i* be+ s(t1 is easily cut1 s t /eps or /airs1 & ,w9d[-frames are made ( x4 ,x is to be r$uc$ by ! help ( ,fire into a ,calx ( a :ite1 a%y1 & r$di% col\r2 x also refuse? to be melt$2 nor is x l to ,s&y /ones1 b is ,p>tak] ( bo? natures1 & conta9s mu* ,salt-,petre4 ,b nei!r by its r$uction into a ,calx1 nor by ! p\r+ on ( wat]1 c x be extort$ f !m1 except x be fir/ prep>$ aft] a s+ul> mann]1 = !n x yields to wat]2 conc]n+ :i* ?+ ,i h writt5 a peculi> ,treatise1 :i* ,god will+ %all %ortly come =?4 ,!re are :ole ,m\nta9s ( ?is sort ( /one1 conta9+ a great ,treasure ( ,salt-,petre1 :i* ha? hi!rto be5 kn[n to none4 ,^! few ?+s ,i 0 will+ to (f] to ,c\ntry-m51 conc]n+ ! press+ ( wood1 & ! utility !re(4 ,! ,circulatory ,vessels 9 :i* ! juice ( ! wood1 & all ! salts ( ! ,air are animat$ by an uncessant motion1 & conv]t$ into ,salt-,petre1 ,i w n divulge at ?is "t1 b res]ve !m = my self & my ,fri5ds4 ,^! are describ$ 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,9 ! mean "t ?is excell5t ,art w n sleep1 b w be ex]cis$ 9 _m places4 ,n[ :osoev] %all ne$ ! same1 he w "k :at is to be done4 ,= ,i h det]m9$ to be/[ ! same = ! good ( my ,neighb\r1 le/ x %\ld be buri$ ) me 9 oblivion4 ,i h also an ,artificial ,inv5tion 7:i* is taught 9 ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many7 ( turn+ common salt 9 ! space ( a few h\rs1 s t x %all be pla9ly l ,salt-,petre1 = ! enri*+ ( poor1 lean fields2 & yet an hundr$ weight ( x w sc>ce co/ a ,doll] 7:i* is ab\t #d s4 #f d47 ,:i* is inde$ a s+ul> ,gift ( ,god 9 ^! la/ times1 :i* w be highly pr(itable bo? to ! ,ri* & ,poor1 9 all places ( ! ,_w4 ,= if ! ,culture ( ,w9e & ,corn %all e :]e become bett]1 & m pr(itable1 by ! help ( ?is ,art1 x _c be1 b t all m5 w receive pr(it1 & obta9 a m commodi\s way ( liv+4 ,= by ?is ,art1 n only all ,fields1 :e!r !y h lately br\ght =? ,fruit1 or :e!r !y h la9 fall[1 & = "s "t br\ght =? no?+1 are br\ght to t condition1 t !y may be> ,fruit e ye>3 b also b>r5 places1 :i* w\ld nev] br+ =? any ,fruit1 are r5d]$ f]tile1 & fit to be> ,fruit2 s t no place c be f\nd 9 ! _w1 h[ b>r5 soev] x be1 :i* by ?is m$ium may n be r5d]$ f]tile4 ,moreov]1 ?is ,art is to be greatly e/eem$1 because by x gr\nd may be fatt5$ 9 ^? places :]e no ,cattel are f\nd1 & !re=e af=d no dung2 see+ t hi!rto no o!r ?an ! ord9>y way ( dung+ ha? be5 kn[n4 ,s also 9 places f> remote f ! ,dwell+s ( m51 to :i* ,dung _c be c>ri$1 ?is ,art may be ex]cis$ ) great pr(it2 especially :5 ,dung is difficult to be procur$1 or co/s de>1 & is n c>ri$ to ^? remote places )\t great *>ge1 = :i* reason !y _c be till$1 b are =c$ to lie uncultivat$4 ,see+ t "o ,hog%ead ( my fatt5+ ,salt c effect m ?an "s ,c>t-loads ( common ,dung4 ,nev]!less ?is is to be not$1 ,t :5 any ,field dung$ ) ! said salt1 is to be s[$ ) ,corn1 ! se$ is fir/ to be mac]at$ or /eep$ = "o night 9 wat]1 9 :i* t salt is dissolv$4 ,= be+ s prep>$1 x w gr[ fa/] ?an if x _h be5 committ$ to ! ,e>?1 )\t any =ego+ mac]ation4 ,consid]1 :5 ! ,s\ldi]s h tak5 away ! ,horses & ,c>ts1 c>ri$ away ! ,ox51 dev\r$ ! ,c[s & ,%eep1 & wa/$ ! :ole ,c\ntry1 by :at means %all ! wa/$ ,fields be dung$ & re/or$ to ! ,husb&-man1 t return+ to _! =m] fruitfulness1 he may reap f !m ! expect$ ,fruit4 ,inde$1 9 "t ( ,peace1 :5 ,horses & ,ox5 ab\nd bo? = ! pl\gh+ ( ! gr\nd1 & mak+ ( ,dung1 ,dung is alwaies ( wor?1 !re nev] be+ too mu* ( x1 & !re=e ?is my ,inv5tion may br+ n a little pr(it4 ,:5ce x may be ( a f> great] advantage 9 ^? places1 :]e 7by ! ,div9e p]mission7 ^? ,locu/s h eat5 up all ?+s4 ,ought we n !n to receive s excell5t a ,gift ( ,god ) all ,?ankfulness8 ,! ,omnipot5t ,,god give to u all ,8 ,grace1 t we may %un all temporal & c>nal ,security1 z ! deceitful sn>e ( ! ,devil1 & seek aft] t :i* is et]nal1 con/ant1 & p]petual4 ,am54 ,arcanum ,,ii4 ,be+ a ,gift pres5t$ to ri* ,m]*ants1 c4 t !y may improve _! ,money & ,e/ates )\t ,usury4 ,al?\gh ,i _h det]m9$ to treat ( ?is ,arcanum1 ) o!r excell5t uses ( ,salt-,petre 9 ! em5dation ( ,metals1 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 yet = c]ta9 reasons ,i h def]r$ ! publi%+ ( t ,book = "s "t2 b consid]+ my pr(itable ,inv5tions ( mak+ ,salt-,petre1 & n d\bt+ b t !re w be f\nd m5 :o w put ,salt-,petre to bett] uses ?an t ( mak+ ,gun-p[d]1 ,i c\ld n =be> "h to describe "o good & pr(itable use ( ! said salt 9 ! em5dation ( ,metals1 :i* is free = any boldly to exp]i5ce1 see+ t ,i h writt5 ! v ,tru?4 ,he t %all foll[ ! s5ce ( my words1 & ha? "s skill 9 metallick ,lab\rs1 w n lose 8 pa9s1 b w !nce reap no contemptible pr(it4 ,b if any man w\ld p]swade himself t su* a "w is to be done )\t lab\r & tr\ble1 & great ,masses ( ,gold to be obta9$ ) idl5ess1 he w be greatly deceiv$1 n consid]+ t ?is requires 8 putt+ 8 h& to ! pl\gh1 & us+ great dilig5ce4 ,i h describ$ ! foll[+ ,op]ation op5ly & cle>ly2 affirm+1 t x w succe$ to ! ,op]ator1 accord+ to my description4 ,if any %all erre 9 ! p]=mance1 let him blame himself & 8 own ignorance1 & n me4 ,= 9 ?is process all ?+s are pla91 & to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]1 & may also be p]=m$ by an easie imitation4 ,! mann] ( ! ,op]ation4 ,r4 ( ,copp] "o "p1 ( ,gold or ,silv] two p>ts1 & ( ,regulus ,m>tis ?ree p>ts1 all :i* melt toge!r 9 a good & well-cov]$ ,crucible1 tak+ great he$ t no ,coals fall into ! ,crucible & corrupt ! ,"w4 ,all be+ melt$1 & ! cov] tak5 (f1 yet w>ily t no ,coals fall into ! ,crucible1 ca/ 9 z mu* ,salt-,petre1 well dri$ & p[d]$1 z !re is ( ,copp] & ,regulus 9 ! ,crucible1 to ! melt$ matt]1 & aga9 cov] ! ,crucible1 ) ! same caution ab\t ! ,coals1 :i* s put ab\t ! ,crucible1 t !y may n lie ^u its ,cov]1 b x may be at lib]ty1 to be commodi\sly lift$ up ) ! ,tongs = ! inspect+ ! ,mass 9 ! ,crucible4 ,= if ! ,fire %\ld be too great1 ! ,salt-,petre w\ld boil ov] ! ,crucible1 & inf]r loss4 ,& ?is may easily happ51 see+ t ! ,salt-,petre entr+ & work+ ^u ! ,regulus & ,copp]1 swelle? & rise? up4 ,:]e=e x is necess>y1 t ?is ,"w %\ld be done 9 su* a ,furnace1 z ,i h describ$ 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( my ,furnaces1 hav+ its doors1 by :i* ! ,fire may be gov]n$1 & r5d]$ /rong] or weak]4 ,aft] t ! ,salt-,petre ha? imbib$ ! ,regulus & ,copp]1 & turn$ !m into a r$di% ,scoria1 :i* is wont to be done 9 ! space ( a qu>t] or half an h\r1 ! l[] door be+ op5$1 ! upp] "o mu/ be %ut1 t ! ,fire becom+ /rong]1 may melt ! ,scoria1 till !y fl[ l wat]2 :i* :5 y see1 by lift+ up ! ,cov] a little1 remove ! ,coals ab\t ! upp] "p ( ! ,crucible1 & take (f ! ,cov]1 & hav+ tak5 good hold ( ! ,crucible ) y\r ,tongs1 lift x out ( ! ,furnace1 & p\r out ! melt$ matt] into a melt+ ,cup or ,cone1 ,su* a "o is describ$ by its ,figure 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( ,furnaces4 be+ fir/ heat1 & well sme>$ )9 ) ,wax2 9 ! bottom ( :i*1 :5 cold1 !re w be a ,regulus ( pure ,gold1 :i* be+ fre$ f ! ,scoria1 w be s mu* encreas$ 9 weight1 z x ha? attract$ f ! ,copp] & ,regulus ,m>tis1 :i* w be ! fiftie? "p ( ! weight ( ! ,gold4 ,! r$ ,scoria1 :i* h a fi]y ta/e ^u ! ,tongue1 conta9 ! ,salt-,petre1 ,copp]1 & ,regulus r$uc$ into a ,scoria2 :i* if y w\ld sep>ate f ! ,salt-petre1 z soon z y h p>t$ x f ! ,regulus1 put x aga9 into ! ,crucible 9 ! ,furnace1 put a ,coal to x 9 ! ,crucible1 :i* be+ well cov]$1 let x aga9 fl[ well = a qu>t] ( an h\r4 ,9 ?is ,op]ation1 ! ,coal or ,coals put to ! ,metals1 viz4 ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 w sep>ate !m by precipitation f ! ,salt-,petre1 s t !y w become a ,regulus toge!r1 & ! fix$ ,salt-,petre w be sep>at$1 & re/ ^u ! ,regulus1 f :i* be+ cool$1 x may be remov$ by knock+ x (f4 ,if ! op]ation be rightly p]=m$1 y w recov] almo/ all ! ,regulus & ,copp]3 b little also ( ! ,salt-,petre is lo/1 :i* ha? n[ put on ano!r nature1 becomes fixt1 & answ]e? 9 virtue to ! salt ( ,t>t>4 ,,nb4 ,because ^? ,scoria _c be s p]fectly remov$ f ! ,salt-,petre by ! ,coals1 b x /ill reta9e? some:at ( ! ,copp] & ,regulus1 :i* ! ,coals c\ld n precipitate2 !y may be kept 9 "s w>m place1 le/ !y be dissolv$ by ! air1 till y h a quantity ( !m2 :i* be+ r$uc$ by burn+ ,coals1 may yield _! ,metal4 ,( :i* m %all be said anon4 99 99 99 99 99 ,?is ,lab\r1 al?\gh x squ>es n ) ! capacity ( ! rude & unskilful1 nev]!less x is easie to be done by ^? :o h any k 9 ! melt+ ( ,metals4 ,b all ! mann]s ( op]at+ _c be s accurately deliv]$1 t e unskilful man %\ld pres5tly be r5d]$ capable ( und]/&+ !m2 ,i write ! ,tru? op5ly1 & he t well und]/&e? me1 may rejoice ) pr(it4 ,i write n to unskilful ,tyro's1 b only to ^? :o "k h[ to h&le ,metals 9 ! ,fire4 ,x may be "h ask$1 ,:e!r ?is augm5tation ( ! ,gold1 arise? f ! ,copp]1 or f ! ,regulus ( ,antimony8 ,i answ]1 f bo?1 b m f ! ,copp] ?an f ! ,regulus4 ,= !re is no ,copp] or ,antimony f\nd1 f :i* ,gold is n elicit$ aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 see+ t !re is 9 bo? an invisible & spiritual ,gold1 nev]!less "o conta9e? m ?an ano!r2 & be+ melt$ ) ,gold1 give x =? to ! same1 :i* also attracte? x4 ,!re=e z (t5 z ,copp]1 & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 & ,salt-petre %all be melt$ toge!r ) ,gold1 s (t5 w ! ,gold receive an encrease2 s t ?is ,lab\r be+ repeat$ eight or t5 times e day1 !re w be an augm5tation ( ! ,gold n to be contemn$1 = besides all ! ,co/1 x w af=d ! daily ,ga9 ( "o ,flor5 out ( an hundr$4 7,a ,flor5 is #b s4 9 ,g]many1 ab\t two & tw5ty p5ce value 9 our ,money47 ,?is is c]ta9ly a pr(it to ^? :o w put _! ,money to ,usury1 mu* m hon\rable & safe ?an _! tru/+ x 9 ! h&s ( o!rs4 ,b see+ t ?is ,lab\r is to be p]=m$ 9 ,crucibles1 7& t too 9 l>ge ones1 if ! ga9 a=esaid be expect$7 x do? n want its tr\ble & difficulties2 = if a man w use great ,crucibles1 he c h>dly p]=m ! ,op]ation above ?ree or f\r times 9 a day2 & if he use small ones1 al?\gh x be t5 or elev5 times repeat$ 9 a day1 yet ! pr(it w be v small4 ,i w !re=e "h appo9t a way to d x )\t ,crucibles1 ^u ,he>?s in/ead ( ,crucibles1 :i* nei!r let out ! melt$ matt] by runn+ ov]1 or by _! crack+ or break+1 z ,crucibles are wont to d1 b alwaies rema9+ 9 ! ,ov5 or ,furnace1 save ! tr\ble ( putt+ 9 & tak+ out ( ! ,fire4 ,= ,crucibles1 h[ good soev] !y be1 be+ expos$ to ! cold ,air1 by tak+ out1 & !nce be+ sudd5ly aga9 put into a great heat1 are v easily brok54 ,f :5ce x is manife/1 t great dang] ( los+ "s ( ! ,gold att5ds ! use ( great ,crucibles1 s t _! use is to be ab/a9$ f1 al?o' ! ,"w x self be ( great pr(it4 ,b good /rong ,he>?s may be us$ = ?is ,lab\r1 )\t all dang]2 = z long z !y are left 9 ! ,furnace1 s long !y are good1 & ! melt$ ,mass do? n fl[ out4 ,if ,i _h n f\nd out ?is way ( work+ ) ,he>?s1 ,i %\ld n h divulg$ ?is op]ation1 :i* is z foll[e?4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ ! ,he>?s or ,te/s4 ,an ,iron ,r+ or ,hoop is to be made1 ei!r squ>e or r\nd1 ( ! ?ickness ( "o f+]1 & f\r f+]s high 7or deep7 "o side be+ a little n>r[] or less] 9 compass ?an ! o!r2 be+ well smoo!d or poli%$ on its inside1 hav+ two e>s or h&les1 ^: magnitude & space w be kn[n by ! quantity ( ! matt] :i* is to be daily h&l$4 ,to prep>e ! ,focus or ,he>?1 place y\r ,r+ or ,hoop ^u "s smoo? /one1 & !n put into x1 s /&+1 y\r ,e>?1 be+ fir/ rightly prep>$1 7= ?is purpose our ,/af=d-%ire ,clay is excell5t1 z also = mak+ ( ,crucibles to abide ! ,fire7 s t x may a little exce$ ! upp] sup]ficies ( y\r ,hoop1 =ce x d[n /rongly ) a broad ,iron ,hamm]1 by beat+ or knock+ x 91 & :at rise? above ! top ( ! ,hoop1 cut (f ) a ,knife1 t x may be ev5 ) ! ,r+2 !n remove x ) ! ,r+1 & /rew ^u ! /one "s f9e s&1 or r ! f9e p[d] ( brok5 ,crucibles1 ^u :i* set ! ,r+1 ) ! bottom upw>ds1 t ! o!r side1 :i* be=e lay ^u ! /one1 may be wr\ght 9 ) ! ,hamm]1 z ! fir/1 s t ! ,r+ or ,m\ld may be exactly fill$ ) ! ,e>?4 ,! ,focus or ,he>? be+ prep>$ 9 ?is mann]1 ! l>g] side !re( is to be s excavat$ or holl[$ away by a b[$ or crook$ ,knife1 hav+ two h&les1 s t ! rotundity decl9+ f ! ,sup]fices ( ! ,r+1 ev5 to its middle1 :]e incl9+ x self1 x may keep ! ?ickness almo/ ( a f+] at ! top or sup]ficities ( ! ,r+1 & s x w become l a ,vessel or ,pan1 hav+ a r\nd or sph]ical ,cavity1 su* ,he>?s or ,te/s are wont to be prep>$ ( ,a%es1 = ! br++ ( ,gold & ,silv] to a purity 9 ,metallick ,m9es1 ,m9ts1 c4 at l5g? t holl[$ r\ndness is e :]e to be smoo!d ) a smoo? & r\nd ,hamm] or ,mallet1 & aft] ! smoo?+1 ! :ole ,te/ be+ inv]t$ ) ! ,hoop1 is to be set ^u a ,bo>d1 )\t /irr+ x2 if ! inside ( ! ,hoop or ,r+ 7 be=e besme>$ well ) ,oil1 x w ! easi] come (f ( ! ,te/1 :i* be+ expos$ to ! ,air1 & dri$ a little1 is !n to be set 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun or w>m ,furnace1 t all ! humidity be+ tak5 away1 x may obta9 its requisite dryness1 be=e x be put into ! ,furnace to endure ! ,fire2 = except x be v well dri$1 x w crack or *ap 9 ! ,furnace1 & be :olly unpr(itable = ?is ,"w4 ,! ,te/ be+ tak5 out ( ! ,r+1 & set by1 ! inside ( ! ,r+ is aga9 to be ano9t$ ) ,oil or ,grease1 = ! mak+ ( ano!r ,te/1 ( :i* s _m are to be made z ne$ requires1 or ! quantity ( ! prep>$ ,e>? w all[4 ,! e>? t 0 left 9 ! holl[+ ( ! fir/ be+ mix$ ) ! re/1 :il/ x is yet moi/1 s]ve? aga91 s t !re is no wa/e or loss ( ! ,e>?4 ,! same e>? also s]ves = ! mak+ ( ! ,cov]s or ar*$ ,ro(s ) :i* ! ,te/s are to be cov]$1 to keep ! ,coals f fall+ into ! melt$ matt]4 ,,nb4 ,!re is no ne$ ( hav+ two ,hamm]s1 see+ t "o suffice?1 hav+ "o end ( a h&s bread?1 & smoo?1 & ! o!r end r\nd4 ,! way ( mak+ ! ,cov]s ( ! ,te/s1 :i* are call$ ,muffles4 ,fir/1 a ,type or ,mold is to be made ( ,wood1 answ]+ to ! bigness ( ! ,te/1 b n ) "o ,h&le1 z ^? are made = ! purify+ ( silv]1 b ) two oblong ,necks1 & )\t ,*aps or ,*9ks1 :i* o!rwise are wont to happ51 t s ! ,cov] may rema9 entire4 ,!n to ?is wood5 ,m\ld ! ,e>? is to be appli$1 & ! ,cov] to be wr\ght 9 ! usual mann]4 ,( ! ,figure ( ! ,furnace4 ,! ,furnace is s to be built1 t x may h )9-side ! space ( an h&s bread? all r\nd ! ,te/ f its ,walls1 = ,coals1 ! ,te/ /&+ 9 ! middle2 s t ! magnitude ( ! ,furnace is to be proportionable to t ( ! ,te/1 & may be ei!r r\nd or squ>e1 provid$ x be built ) good ,bricks1 or fit ,/ones1 & ,lute1 or ,e>? rightly prep>$4 ,!re ought to be at lea/ a span betwe5 ! bottom & ! grate1 :i* also ought n to be fa/5$ to ! ,furnace1 b /&+ ^u f\r ,feet1 t x may be tak5 9 & out by ! =eside ( ! ,furnace 7:5 ne$ requires7 be+ alwaies op54 ,let ! ,furnace rise above ! ,grate ! heigh? ( a span1 be+ e way close1 hav+ no door4 ,^u ?is heigh? ( a span a hole is to be left ( an h&s bread? & heigh?1 by :i* ! ,te/ may be inspect$1 & ! mix$ ,metals put 9 & tak5 out1 & ! ,fire may h its passage4 ,,nb4 ,b if ! ,te/ %\ld be above a span ov]1 :i* w\ld also cause ! ,furnace to be ! great]2 !n t hole be+ too little1 w\ld n all[ a suffici5t passage = ! ,fire2 !re=e ! hole is to be> a due proportion to !m4 ,f ?is hole1 n\ri%+ ! ,fire by its v5tilation1 ! ,furnace is yet to be c>ri$ up ! heigh? ( two spans1 to its upp] hole or top1 :]e ! ,coals are to be put 94 ,moreov]1 an ,iron ,cov] is to be made ) holl[ ,sup]ficies1 ) ,iron ,buttons1 or little ,knobs infix$1 by :i* ! ,lute be+ put on1 may /ick fa/2 ! ,convex or upp] "p ( ! ,cov] mu/ h a ,h&le1 by :i* x may be lift$ up :5 ! ,coals are to be put 91 & aft]w>ds put d[n aga9 to %ut ! ,furnace4 ,see ! ,figure ( ?is ,furnace1 9 all its p>ts1 at ! beg9n+ ( ?is ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 not$ at ! top ) ,pag4 #fb4 ,a1 ,! ,furnace1 z x is work+4 ,b1 ,! l[] "p ( ! ,furnace op54 ,c1 ,! upp] "p ( ! same4 ,d1 ,! ,grate4 ,e1 ,! ,he>? or ,te/4 ,f1 ,! ,muffle t belongs to ! ,he>?4 ,g1 ,! ,cov] ( ! ,furnace1 ) :i* x is to be cov]$ :5 ! ,coals are 9 & at "w4 ,h1 ,! ,v5t = ! ,smoak4 ,:5 y w "w ) ! ,furnace1 fir/ put 9 ! ,grate1 & ^u x ! foot or prop made ( firm ,lute1 & ^u x ! prep>$ ,te/1 & ^u ! ,te/ its ,cov] or ,muffle1 ! =emo/ neck ( :i* ought to come close to ! hole on ! =eside ( ! ,furnace1 & ! h9dmo/ neck to t\* ! back ( ! same4 ,! foot also :i* supports ! ,te/1 ought to t\* ! =e-"p ( ! ,furnace1 t ! space betwe5 ! ,te/ & ! ,wall ( ! ,furnace1 may be well /opt or clos$4 ,also1 if ! neck ( ! ,cov] or ,muffle do? n fit close en\gh to ! =emo/ ,wall1 ! jo9ts are to be well clos$ ) ,lute mix$ ) ,hair1 t ! ,fire may h no passage by !m1 b may pass ?r\gh ! h9dmo/ neck ( ! said ,cov]1 & "u ! ,cov] x self into ! ,te/1 & !nce out ( ! =emo/ neck4 ,if ! ,fire %all h any o!r passage by ! =emo/ neck1 ! heat w n be ,suffici5t to melt ! ,metal4 ,!re=e ! *ief ,artifice conc]n+ ?is ?+1 is ! build+ ( ! ,furnace 9 due =m & proportion4 ,an ,iron door is to be fitt$ to ! ,furnace "u ! ,grate1 = ! gov]n+ ! ,fire1 by :i* x may be encreas$ or dim9i%$1 z ne$ %all require4 ,& ! o!r hole 9 ! sup]i\r & =e-"p ( ! ,furnace1 by :i* ! ,metals are put 9 & tak5 out ( ! ,te/1 is also to h a door1 t necessity requir+1 ! fire may be gov]n$1 & if too great1 x may be re/ra9$4 ,to ?is also a little ,*imney or ,funnel is to be fitt$1 :i* may receive & c>ry away ! noxi\s fumes ( ! ,metals & ,coals1 t !y may n hurt ! ,op]ator4 ,all ^! ?+s be+ rightly prep>$1 ! ,furnace be+ well dri$1 is to be fill$ ) ,coals1 & to be cov]$ ) its ,cov]1 a light$ ,coal or two be+ put next ! ,grate1 ! doors are to be %ut1 t ! ,fire may k9dle by degrees1 by :i* ! dang] ( break+ ! ,te/1 & its ,cov]1 ! ,muffle1 by a sudd5 heat1 may be avoid$4 ,! ,furnace1 ,te/1 & ,muffle1 be+ all r$ hot1 ! ,metals 7viz4 ! ,gold :i* is to be augm5t$1 & ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 f :i* ! augm5tation is expect$7 are to be put ^u ! ,te/ ) an ,iron ,ladle1 ! great door bel[1 & ! little "o above1 are to be op5$1 t ! ,fire gr[+ m p[]ful1 may =?) melt ! ,metals on ! ,te/1 :i* be+ rightly melt$1 a little dry ,salt-petre 9 p[d] is to be ca/ 9 ^u !m ) an ,iron ,ladle1 :i* w pres5tly *ange a portion ( ! melt$ matt] into a ,scoria3 ,:5 x fl[s no long]1 b cease? f op]at+ on ! ,metals1 ly+ ^u !m l ,dross1 a little m ,salt-petre is to be ca/ ^u ! melt$ ,metals1 :i* w aga9 *ange "p ( !m into ,scoria4 ,?is ,injection ( ,salt-,petre is to be cont9u$ s long1 until ! ,scoria %all be no long] h>d1 b rema9 liquid l ,wat]1 :i* is a sign t ! ,salt-petre ha? ab/ract$ ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony f ! ,gold1 & its op]ation to be f9i%$4 ,& s mu* ,regulus ( ,antimony & ,copp] is n to be put ^u ! ,te/1 ,i believe ! ^w n is an err\r ( ! ,pr9t]1 9 ! ,copy1 & ought to be left out t x1 :5 a due portion ( ,salt-,petre %all be add$1 may be full to ! brim1 & ! ,coals n be burnt out 9 va91 9 ! empty ,te/1 :i* is well to be not$4 ,! fluid ,scoria ( ! ,salt-,petre1 ,copp]1 & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 are s long to be kept 9 ,flux ^u ! ,gold1 z y ?9k ! ,te/ c suff] x2 = by h[ mu* ! long] ! ,gold %all rema9 9 its ,flux1 "u ^! ,scoria1 s mu* ! m ( spiritual ,gold x w attract f !m1 & r5d] x corporeal2 & ! ,ga9 w be s mu* ! great]4 ,nev]!less1 = ! great] c]ta9ty sake1 aft] ! ,scoria h la9 t5 or twelve h\rs 9 ,flux ^u ! ,gold1 !y may be tak5 out ( ! ,te/1 to see :e!r ! ,te/ be yet /rong en\gh to su/a9 !m long] 9 flux1 because 9 a cont9ual flux !y are wont to att5uate & p]=ate ! ,te/ ) holes1 especially if !y 7 n prep>$ ( good ,e>?1 :i* is able to endure ! ,fire4 ,!re=e1 if y f9d ! te/ yet /rong & ?ick1 & n p]=at$ ) holes1 y may aga9 add ! ,scoria to ! ,gold ly+ 9 ! te/1 & keep !m s long 9 flux1 z y ?9k ! te/ w hold good4 ,:5 ! ,scoria cond5se !mselves1 & fl[ ) difficulty1 a little fre% ,salt-petre is to be add$1 by :i* be+ r$uc$ to a ?9n] flux1 !y may give n\ri%m5t & encrease to ! ,gold1 :i* 9 ?is op]ation ha? ! place ( a se$1 z ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony supply ! place ( ! e>?1 by af=d+ alim5t & augm5tation to ! ,gold2 ! ,salt-petre is 9 ! /ead ( ,ra91 :i* moi/5e? ! ,e>?1 & r5d]e? x fruitful2 !re=e by h[ mu* ! long] ! ,gold lie? & gr[e? 9 ?is ,e>?1 s mu* ! m encrease x obta9e?4 ,aft] ! te/ is no long] fit to be> ! fire1 or y w\ld leave work+1 op5 ! l[] door ( ! ,furnace1 & take (f ! ,cov] f ! top1 t ! heat ( ! fire may be div]t$ f ! te/1 & ! ,scoria gr[ ?ick1 & ! ,gold "u !m h>d1 draw out ! ,scoria by degrees ) an ,iron ,hook1 f ! ,gold1 t x may rema9 9 ! te/ intire1 & 9 "o compact ,mass1 & n be mix$ ) ! ,scoria1 l ,gra9s1 & occasion loss4 ,all ! ,scoria be+ tak5 out1 ! ,gold is to be fre$ f ! te/ ) a ?9 %>p-po9t$ ,iron1 !n tak5 out ) ! tongs1 & weigh$1 to see :at encrease x ha? got4 ,,nb4 ,t z long z ! ,te/ keeps firm & good1 x 7 bett] n to take out ! mass1 b to be left ^u ! ,gold 9 cont9ual flux4 ,?is is a ,lab\r n to be despis$1 see+ t ! fir/ ,coals be+ burnt out1 m are to be add$ only2 s t ?is op]ation may be cont9u$ = "s daies1 )\t int]mission1 provid$ ! ,te/s be well made1 :i* also ought to be done if y expect any pr(it2 ( :i* y ne$ 9 no wise d\bt1 if ! op]ation be rightly in/itut$2 especially if ! ,antimony & ,iron1 ( :i* ! ,regulus is made1 be good3 ,= ! m ,gold ! ,antimony1 ,iron1 & ,copp] %all conta91 ! m volatile ,gold ! fix$ ,gold :i* is melt$ "u !m1 w attract to x self4 ,b if y want su* ,metals z are ri* 9 ,gold1 & are =c$ to be cont5t ) ! common1 ! ,gold w nev]!less get an encrease 9 ! ,op]ation4 ,,nb4 ,:5 ,metals conta9+ ,gold are to be _h1 !re is no ne$ to keep ! fir/ ,scoria 9 s long a flux ^u ! ,gold1 see+ t pres5tly aft] ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony %all be turn$ into ,scoria by ! ,salt-petre1 !y may be remov$ f ! ,gold ) an ,iron ,hook1 & new ,metals =?) add$1 & aga9 r$uc$ into ,scoria by ! ,salt-petre4 ,?is lab\r ( remov+ ! ,scoria1 & add+ fre% ,metals1 be+ long cont9u$1 w add ! great] encrease to ! ,gold1 because ,copp]1 ,iron1 & ,antimony conta9 mu* corporeal ,gold1 :i* 9 _! r$uction into ,scoria1 associate? x self ) ! ,gold4 ,!re=e :5 ^? ,scoria are )drawn1 & new ,metals add$1 x _c be1 b ! encrease ( ! ,gold mu/ be great] ?an proce$e? f ! fir/ ,scoria1 9 :i* only ! spiritual ,gold is r5d]$ corporeal4 ,! addition ( fre% ,metals1 & ! ab/raction ( ! ,scoria repeat$ #aj1 #ae1 yea #bj times a day1 mu/ necess>ily give a great encrease to ! ,gold1 if ! ,metals conta9 bo? corporeal & spiritual ,gold4 ,! ab/ract$ ,scoria may be r$uc$ 9 a ,te/ ( ! same ,furnace 7( :i* ,te/s !re ought to be _m 9 read9ess7 & ! ,copp] & ,regulus precipitat$ f !m1 & put to o!r uses1 ( :i* my o!r ,writ+s e :]e make m5tion4 ,& !y are precipitat$ by ! ,p[d] ( ,coals1 or ,antimony4 ,! way ( precipitation is ?is2 ! ,salt-petre ha? absorb$ ! ,sulphure\s ,metals1 viz4 ! ,copp] & ,regulus ,m>tis1 & *ang$ !m into ,scoria4 ,n[1 if to ^! ,scoria "s o!r ,sulphur be inject$1 :i* ! ,salt-petre covete? m ?an ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 x laye? hold on t1 by :i* ^? ,metals :i* x _h fir/ absorb$1 are dismiss$1 & fall to ! bottom4 ,b ! ,regulus & ,copp] _c be s sep>at$ by precipitation1 b t some:at ( !m w yet adh]e to ! ,salt-petre4 ,^! may be fix$ toge!r1 t !y may r5d] ,gold aga9 9 fusion1 or ! fixt ,nitre may be extract$ f ! ,scoria1 ) ,ra9-wat]1 to be us$ = o!r ,lab\rs2 z %all be taught h]eaft]4 ,! residue ( ! ,scoria w be yet ( use to ,pott]s1 to glaze _! ,e>!n ,vessels4 ,b if ! ,scoria & ,salt-petre be n sep>at$1 b left toge!r1 !y may be us$ ) great] pr(it = ! mak+ ( ,salt-petre1 or = ! dung+ ( ,l& 7( :i* we %all pres5tly speak7 ?an if !y be sep>at$4 ,! mann] ( do+ ^! ?+s %all be describ$ 9 _! ord]4 ,b fir/ x seems good to me to exhibit a pro(1 by :i* e "o may "k ! c]ta9ty ( ?is matt]1 viz4 t ?is "w do? n only af=d a pr(it to ! ,op]ator1 n to be contemn$1 b also t ! ,gold do? obta9 a true & c]ta9 encrease f ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 :]eby ! ,"w may be und]tak5 ) ! great] boldness & confid5ce2 :i* ,i ?us demon/rate4 ,take a small piece ( silv]1 fre$ f its gold by ,aqua =tis1 t y may be sure !re is no ,gold 9 x3 to :i*1 9 fusion1 adjo9 s mu* ,copp] & ,antimonial ,regulus1 z be+ r$uc$ into ,scoria by ,salt-petre1 & aga9 sep>at$ f ! silv]1 may leave x malleable & ductile4 ,?is be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aqua =tis1 w leave at ! bottom undissolv$ a r$di% p[d] ( gold1 :i* x ha? attract$ to x self f ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony4 ,n[1 s mu* z !re %all be ( ?is ,gold1 s mu* & no m corporeal ,gold did ! ,copp] & ,regulus conta91 :i* ! ,silv] ha? absorb$4 ,! ,scoria possess no m corporeal ,gold1 b yet ab\nd ) spiritual1 :i* y may f9d by ! foll[+ ,exp]im5t4 ,cov] ^? ,scoria put into a new ,crucible ) ,p[d] ( ,coals1 & set ! ,crucible into a small ,w9d-,furnace1 t !y may melt4 ,9 ?is melt+1 ! ,nitre w r ent] ! ,sulphur ( ! ,coals1 ?an t ( ! ,metals2 & associat+ x self to t1 dismisse? ! ,copp] & ,regulus4 ,:i* be+ done1 p\r out ! melt$ ,mass into a ,cone1 & :5 x is cold1 sep>ate ! ,regulus sep>at$ to ! bottom1 :i* w be ! same ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony :i* ! silv] ha? depriv$ ( _! corporeal gold2 :i* is demon/rat$ z foll[e?3 ,take a bit ( ,silv]1 cle>$ f its ,gold1 :i* jo9 ) ! said ,regulus by melt+1 & r$uce ! melt$ mass by ,salt-petre into ,scoria1 z be=e1 p\r ! mass into a ,cone1 & be+ cold1 sep>ate ! ,silv]4 ,?is be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aqua =tis1 leaves at ! bottom no r$di% p[d]1 z ! fir/ silv] did4 ,by :i* x cle>ly appe>s1 t ! ,copp] & ,regulus ( ,antimony _h yield$ all _! corporeal ,gold to ! ,silv] 9 fusion1 :i* nev]!less c af=d no ga91 except ! ,lab\r be _m times repeat$ ) fre% ,copp] & ,regulus4 ,b because ?is repetition is wont to require no small quantity ( ,copp]1 ,regulus ( ,antimony1 & ,salt-petre1 to br+ ! silv] to a gold5 nature2 & moreov]1 e "o kn[e? n h[ to make pr(it ( ! ,copp] & ,regulus1 depriv$ ( _! ,gold1 or to put !m to o!r uses1 & t ,salt-petre is n seldom sold at a great price1 no great pr(it c accrue by ?is ,lab\r to su*4 ,nev]!less1 !y w obta9 no small ga91 :o aft] ! extraction ( ! gold1 "k h[ to use ! ,copp]1 ,antimonial ,regulus1 & ,salt-petre1 :i* ,i h %ew$ 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s4 ,b ^? ,metals be+ melt$ ) ,gold1 & turn$ into ,scoria by salt-petre1 br+ f> great] pr(it ?an :5 wr\ght ) silv]4 ,= some:at ( ! silv] is consum$1 z well z some:at acquir$ by x2 b no?+ ( ! gold is lo/1 if ! ,crucible be firm1 t no?+ run out4 ,,nb4 ,if any ga9 be expect$ f silv]1 su* ,iron1 ,antimony1 & ,copp] are to be us$1 z are pregnant ) ,gold1 & to be (t5 ab/ract$ f ! silv]1 & ! metals !mselves aft]w>ds to be put to o!r uses1 br++ pr(it1 to say no?+ ( ! ,salt-petre1 :i* may be made at a f> *eap] rate 7t x c be b\ght7 by ^? :o seek pr(it f ,silv]4 ,i h in/anc$ ^! ,exp]im5ts1 to demon/rate t e ,copp]1 & e ,regulus ,m>tis conta9 some:at ( corporeal ,gold1 & be+ r$uc$ into ,scoria1 d yield x to ! adjo9$ ,gold or ,silv]2 & t no?+ m c be extort$ f !m1 except be+ r$uc$ into ,scoria by ,nitre1 !y be = "s "t kept 9 ,flux ^u ! silv]1 or ,gold :i* is bett]1 t _! spiritual ,gold may ins9uate x self into ! corporeal1 & augm5t x1 :i* ! foll[+ ,exp]im5t %ewe?4 ,take ( ,copp]1 & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 depriv$ ( all corporeal gold1 by ! addition ( o!r gold1 :at quantity y w1 melt !m ) gold1 & conv]t ! ,copp] & ,regulus into ,scoria1 aft] ! usual mann]1 ) ,salt-,petre1 :i* keep 9 ,flux ^u ! ,gold = #f1 #h1 or #aj h\rs1 & !n p\r all out into a ,cone2 ! gold be+ sep>at$ f ! scoria1 & weigh$1 w %ew :at x ha? ga9$ 9 ?is op]ation4 ,?is encrease f ! tw(old matt] add$1 viz4 ! ,copp] & ,regulus ,m>tis1 is pr(it2 :i* not)/&+ proce$s m f ! "o ?an ! o!r1 z ?is ,exp]im5t w prove4 ,take "o "p ( silv]1 :i* holds no gold1 & "o "p ( ,regulus ,m>tis1 be+ melt$ 9 a ,crucible1 r$uce !m1 z ha? be5 (t5 said1 by salt-petre1 into scoria1 & be+ well melt$1 p\r !m out into a small ,+ot2 :i* :5 cold1 sep>ate ! scoria f ! silv] ) a ,hamm]2 ! silv] w be pure :ite1 & ( v easie fusion1 b w conta9 no?+ ( gold4 ,,nb4 ,if to ! silv] & ,regulus ( ,antimony1 y %all also add ,copp]1 & !n turn all into scoria by ! help ( salt-petre1 & :5 well melt$1 p\r !m into an ,+ot1 s t ! scoria fl[ ^u ! silv]4 ,?is silv] be+ sep>at$ f ! scoria ) a ,hamm]1 or by ly+ a :ile 9 wat]1 y %all f9d t "p :i* 0 cov]$ by ! melt$ scoria1 to be all ov] s gilt1 t y c sc>ce rub x (f ) y\r f+]s1 :i* ,gold ha? adjo9$ x self to ! ,silv]1 *iefly f ! ,copp]4 ,= if m ,gold _h proce$$ f ! ,regulus1 ! melt$ ,silv] w\ld also necess>ily h be5 gild$ by t1 :i* yet )\t ! addition ( ,copp] is n wont to be4 ,nev]!less1 let no man p]swade himself t ! ,regulus ( ,antimony be+ omitt$1 ! same augm5tation w\ld happ51 because ! greate/ "p ( ! ,gold proce$s f ! ,copp]4 ,= )\t ! ,regulus1 ! ,copp] w\ld n suff] x self to be r$uc$ into ,scoria by ! ,salt-petre2 s t necessity require?1 t all ^? matt]s %\ld be conjo9$ 9 ! said mann]1 to acquire any pr(it4 ,"h ?\ ha/1 b5evol5t ,read]1 ,specim5s suffici5t = ! try+ ! tru? & c]ta9ty ( ?is ?+3 ,x's free = e man to ent] ^u ! prescrib$ way ) great] & long] ,op]ations1 t he may atta9 ! desir$ pr(it4 ,:at ,i h _m times said1 ,i say aga91 ,t ?is ,op]ation is true1 & br+s great pr(it1 provid$ x be in/itut$ 9 a due mann]4 ,! ,salt-,petre is ! *ief ?+ requir$ 9 ?is ,op]ation1 :i* he t kn[s h[ to prep>e ) small co/1 & und]/&s :at ,i h writt51 may boldly und]take ! ,"w2 b he t mu/ buy x at a de> rate1 ,i w n advise to m$dle ) x4 ,he t _c und]/& :at ,i write1 'tis bett] = him to sp>e 8 lab\r & *>ge1 & employ himself 9 ^? ?+s :i* d n exce$ 8 capacity4 ,x behove? me n[ to %ew ! use & b5efit :i* ! scoria :i* are left 9 ?is ,op]ation are (1 t !re may be no wa/e or loss4 ,b ! quantity ( scoria 9 ?is ,op]ation w be m or less1 accord+ z x %all be ex]cis$4 ,if good ,antimony1 ,copp]1 & ,iron1 :i* conta9 corporeal ,gold1 may be _h 9 pl5ty1 & ,salt-petre also *eap1 ! loss w n be great1 if ! scoria %\ld n be altoge!r put to ! be/ advantage4 ,= if !re be en\gh ( ! ,copp]1 ,regulus-,m>tis1 & ,salt-petre to be _h1 !y are to be r$uc$ into scoria1 fl[+ ^u ! ,gold1 t ) x !y may leave ! ,gold conta9$ 9 !m4 ,b "h no reg>d is _h to ! spiritual or fugaci\s ,gold :i* !y conta91 :i* is laid aside ) ! scoria1 & new ,copp] & ,regulus is put to ! ,gold1 & ! scoria aga9 laid aside = o!r uses1 s t 9 "o & ! same day1 ?is lab\r ( add+ new matt]1 & z (t sep>at+ ! scoria1 may be repeat$ t5 or twelve times4 ,:5ce x comes to pass1 t ! ,gold is e "t inri*$1 & attracte? m corporeal ,gold f ^? matt]s 9 "o day1 ?an x c\ld d 9 f\rte5 daies1 if !y conta9$ only spiritual ,gold4 ,b on ! contr>y1 a great quantity ( ,copp]1 ,regulus1 & ,salt-petre are requir$ = ?is lab\r1 :i* if !y _c be _h *eap1 ! *>ge w be ! great]1 see+ t ^? ,metals :i* are pregnant ) corporeal ,gold1 w abundantly comp5sate ! *>ge1 especially if b5efit be made ( ! scoria1 :i* we w pres5tly %ew4 ,b if a quantity ( ! said matt]s be want+1 & vulg> ,antimony & ,copp] be us$ = ! extract+ ! spiritual ,gold only1 !re w n be made s _m ,scoria2 b x suffice?1 t ! fir/ scoria be left s long 9 flux ^u ! gold or silv]1 until !y h yield$ "s augm5tation to ! same4 ,& 9 ! mean "t1 ! addition ( no o!r ?+ is requir$1 b ,salt-petre1 ( :i* a little is to be inject$ to ! h>d5$ scoria1 to r5d] !m m fusile1 & to cov] ! ,gold ! bett] ) _! flux4 ,?is way w n co/ s mu*1 besides a good quantity ( ,coals3 ,nor w ! ,"w x self be s tr\blesome1 see+ t x ne$ be inspect$ only once 9 two or ?ree h\rs1 & any ,boy may gov]n ! fire4 ,or if ! ,furnace be s built1 t 7l a dull ,h5ry7 ! ,coals con/antly slid+ d[n1 ! fire may fe$ x self1 ! ,op]ation may be cont9u$ night & day )\t any look+ aft]4 ,9 ! work+ ! o!r way ) ,metals conta9+ corporeal ,gold1 !re is m lab\r & c>e1 see+ t e h\r ! scoria ought to be remov$1 & new metals to be add$4 ,!re=e e man may *use t :i* is mo/ conv5i5t = him4 ,moreov]1 :]e nei!r ,antimony1 ,copp]1 or ,iron ab\nd+ ) corporeal ,gold1 are to be _h1 ! ,op]ation may be in/itut$ 9 ano!r mann]1 & appli$ to ! mak+ ( salt-petre 9 abundance1 & ) small co/s4 ,= aft] ! ,regulus & ,copp]1 9 flux ^u ! gold1 are r$uc$ to scoria1 !y are n to be remov$1 z o!rwise !y are wont1 b ! ,copp] ) ! ,regulus mu/ be precipitat$ f ! ,nitre1 by ! ,p[d] ( ,coals1 9 :i* precipitation ! gold take? to x self ! metal r$uc$ into scoria1 s t ! fixt ,nitre only is to be remov$1 :i* is aft]w>ds to be put to o!r uses3 ,& ! ,copp] & ,regulus1 by ! addition ( new salt-petre1 are aga9 to be r$uc$ to scoria1 & to be precipitat$ f ! ,nitre by ! ,p[d] ( ,coals1 & ! ,nitre aga9 remov$4 ,s ! ,copp] & ,regulus w alwaies rema9 9 flux ^u ! gold 9 ! ,te/1 & no?+ b ! add$ ,nitre w be e "t sep>at$4 ,,nb4 ,?is ,lab\r do? n inde$ draw =? s mu* gold z t :i* ha? new metals add$ e "t to ! gold2 b yet x excelle? t 9 :i* ! ,metals are kept 9 a cont9ual flux ^u ! gold1 )\t ! addition ( new2 = z (t5 z ! ,copp]1 ) ! ,regulus1 are burnt by ! ,nitre1 s (t5 ! ,nitre burne? & consume? some:at ( _! sup]flu\s sulphur1 & by h[ mu* ! m ! combu/ible sulphur is burnt & consum$1 by s mu* ! m ! spiritual gold 9 x is dissolv$1 & adjo9e? x self to ! corporeal gold1 to get x self a body4 ,& ?is is ! diff]5ce ( ^? ,op]ations1 ( :i* a man may *use :i* he please?1 or r t :i* fits ! matt]s1 he ha? at h&4 ,:i*soev] he %all und]take1 x w af=d a pr(it n to be slight$1 especially if he pay n too de> = 8 ,nitre1 or c make x himself at a *eap rate4 ,h[ ,pr(it may be made ( ! ,scoria :i* rema9 aft] ?is ,op]ation4 ,x behove? ! /udi\s ( ,art to "k1 t !re is a diff]5ce 9 ! scoria remov$ f ! gold by ! =em5tion$ ,op]ations4 ,^? :i* are remov$ f ! gold only rema9+ 9 ! te/1 & 9 :i* ! ,nitre1 ,antimony1 & ,copp] rema9 mixt1 are metallick1 f :i* ! ,copp] & ,regulus may be precipitat$ & sep>at$1 by ! ca/+ 9 ( crude ,antimony or ,p[d] ( ,coals4 ,! scoria f :i* ! ,metals are already precipitat$ 9 ! te/1 are no?+ b fixt ,nitre4 ,! scoria also diff]1 9 :i* ! ,metals are precipitat$ by ,antimony1 f ^? :i* are precipitat$ by ,coals2 ^? p>take m ( sulphur1 ^! less2 = ! sulphur ( coals diff]s 9 its nature f ! sulphur ( antimony1 & require? t a diff]5ce be obs]v$1 & t ei!r scoria be+ put to its due use1 x may br+ ! desir$ pr(it4 ,& ?is is ! diff]5ce3 ,:5 ! ,copp]1 ) ! ,regulus-,m>tis1 is precipitat$ by coals1 t ! ,copp]1 ) ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 is precipitat$1 b ! ,iron :i* 0 9 ! ,regulus admitte? n ( precipitation1 b rema9e? 9 ! scoria2 :5ce x comes to pass1 t ! ,regulus1 aft] precipitation1 is f\nd to be light] ?an :5 x 0 put into ! ,crucible4 ,!re=e :at ! precipitat$ ,regulus ha? lo/1 necess>ily rema9e? 9 ! scoria2 = :i* cause ^? scoria are ( m h>d & difficult fusion ?an ^? :i* rema9 aft] ! precipitation ) ,antimony3 ,= :5 ! metals are precipitat$ by ! ca/+ 9 ( ,antimony1 to "o p\nd ( scoria1 an ounce1 & sometimes m1 ( ,antimony1 is ca/ 91 :i* precipitate? all ! ,copp] & ! ,regulus attract$ by ! ,nitre1 & give? a m ready fusion to ! scoria4 ,b no?+ m pla9ly %ewe? ! diff]5ce1 ?an ! p\r+ ( wat] ^u ! scoria1 to make a lixivium4 ,! scoria ^u :i* ! coals 7 ca/1 yield a cle>] & %>p] lixivium ?an ^? on :i* ,antimony 0 ca/4 ,on ! contr>y1 ! ,antimonial ,scoria1 by reason ( ! ,antimonial combu/ible sulphur1 are ( a dri] nature & prop]ty4 ,! be/ ?+ 9 bo? ! scoria1 is ! fixt ,nitre1 :i* is to be drawn out ( !m by ,wat]1 & may be put to v>i\s uses1 ) no small pr(it4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 f ^? scoria a good ,m$ic9al ,t9cture may be drawn by ! affusion ( _s ( ,w9e1 ( :i* m5tion is made 9 div]s places ( my ,writ+s4 ,^? scoria f> excel all ,dung1 & also common salt-petre x self1 9 promot+ ( vegetation4 ,nev]!less1 !y are fir/ to be made m temp]ate1 because !y are too fi]y to be us$ alone4 ,!y also effectually promote ! augm5tation ( ,gold1 & also ! heal? ( ! humane body1 by _! mo/ pure ,ess5ce extract$ by ! _s ( ,w9e4 ,!y may )\t injury be call$ ,! ,philosophick ,dung1 because !y augm5t ! gr[+ p[] 9 ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 nei!r 9 ,op]ations ( ?is k9d is !re any ,equal 9 ! _w4 ,_! smell is l t ( humane ,excrem5ts2 nor are !y unlike to !m 9 ,aspect1 b mo/ efficaci\s 9 _! use4 ,!re are _m ?+s ( great mom5t yet lie hid 9 !m1 all :i* x is n = me to describe4 ,^? ?+s :i* ,i h hi!rto writt51 ,i h (t5 done ) my own h&s1 & prov$ by _m ,exp]im5ts4 ,:at ,i deliv] is n f he>-say1 or ! read+ ( o!rs ,books1 be+ resolv$ to publi% ^? ?+s only1 :i* an infallible ,exp]i5ce ha? taught me1 s t e man may boldly1 & )\t any d\bt+1 give cr$it to !m4 ,moreov]1 ?is fix$ ,nitre is end[$ ) ! same virtue ) o!r /rong lixiviums3 ,nev]!less1 x is m efficaci\s ?an t ( any common ,wood1 inasmu* z ,nitre exce$e? ! fix$ salt ( ,wood 9 its maturity4 ,! residue ( ! scoria f :i* ! lixivium is extract$1 s]ve? = ! glaz+ ( e>!n ,vessels4 ,he t desire? to "k m ( fix$ ,nitre1 may f9d x 9 my ,furnaces1 z also 9 my ,ph>mac4 ,spagyric4 & especially 9 ,! ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi2 :]e he w meet ) _m ?+s wor?y ( admiration4 ,= ! ,philosophick ,dung1 see ! #ce ,article ( ,! ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 my ,apology aga9/ ,f>nn]1 & ! ,description ( my ,press = ,wood1 9 ?is ,treatise2 9 :i* places he may f9d ^? ?+s :i* w abundantly satisfie him4 ,conc]n+ ?is ,univ]sal 7?o' contemptible7 subject ,nitre1 we w treat m1 ,god will+1 9 ! foll[+ second "p ( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,"h we h %ew$ ! well-m9d$ ,read]1 h[ by ?is "o only ,op]ation1 he may encrease or augm5t 8 ,gold1 inri* 8 ,fields ) a fruitful soil1 & pres]ve 8 heal?2 s t !re w be none :o may n receive pr(it f x4 ,i _c b "h commemorate :at "s "t happ5$ to me 9 ?is ,op]ation4 ,:5 ! ,copp] & ,regulus-,m>tis 7 mix$ by melt+ toge!r1 & r$uc$ into scoria by ,nitre1 ! matt] !nce proce$+ 0 wond]ful1 appe>+ 9 v>iety ( fair ,col\rs1 emulat+ a ,peacocks ,tail4 ,!re=e :5 ,i saw su* v>i\s col\rs1 ,i pres5tly ?\ght ) my self1 :e!r t matt] might n be fit = mak+ a ,t9cture1 :i* might *ange ! imp]fect ,metals into ,gold2 see+ t ,i _h read 9 "s ,philosoph]s1 t !re is m ,t9cture 9 ,iron & ,copp] ?an 9 ,gold1 :i* gave me an occasion ( consid]+ :e!r ?is conjunction ( ,m>s & ,v5us1 might n be ! ,adult]y spok5 ( by ! ,poets1 or r ! ,vitriol ( ! ,philosoph]s2 = ?is matt] reta9e? a v fair gre5ess1 n only 9 ! fire1 b also out ( x1 z well wet z dry4 ,:5ce ,i began to p]swade my self1 t ,iron 0 ! ,gold ( ,philosoph]s1 ,copp] _! ,luna1 & ,antimony _! ,arg5t-vive1 & ,nitre to p]=m ! ,(fice ( a ,solv5t or ,ba?1 9 :i* !y are dissolv$ & dige/$4 ,be+ mov$ ) all ^! ?+s1 t ,i might make a trial1 accord+ to my simplicity1 ,i put all ! said matt]s into a ,glass1 & committ$ x to ,vulcan1 7or ! ,fire7 :i* be+ adm9i/r$ by degrees1 all ! matt] pass$ toge!r into a black col\r2 to :i* a v fair gre5ness1 ) v>iegat$ col\rs resembl+ ! ,tail ( a ,peacock1 succe$$1 :i* cont9u$ 9 ! fire = "s weeks4 ,b see+ t x w\ld n at all be *ang$1 ,i be+ we>i$ ) ! t$i\sness1 took ! fair matt] out ( ! glass1 & put x into a ,crucible1 :i* ,i set 9 a ,glass-mak]s ,furnace1 t ,i might p]=m ?is ,op]ation ) ! less ,lab\r3 ,& aft] ?ree daies ,i aga9 took x out1 & ,i f\nd all ! matt] *ang$ into a glass ( a bloody col\r1 b n transp>5t4 ,! ,crucible be+ brok51 ,i f\nd 9 ! bottom a little ,regulus ( an ,iron-l col\r1 :i* be+ te/$ ) ,lead1 yield$ :ite ,silv]1 :i* be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aqua-=tis1 left no ,gold at ! bottom4 ,be+ /rook ) admiration1 ,i began to ?9k :5ce t ,silv] %\ld proce$1 see+ t ,i did n expect ,silv]1 b ,gold2 at l5g? be+ satisfi$ 9 t1 ,i 0 ( op9ion1 t f ?is subject by "o & ! same lab\r1 might be made bo? a r$ & a :ite ,t9cture2 b ,i h n hi!rto _h "t & opportunity to try ! tru? ( ! matt] exp]im5tally4 ,:atsoev] ,i h "h writt51 is only t ,i might af=d matt] to o!rs :o are desir\s ( seek+1 by ^: dilig5t se>*es "s good may be obta9$4 ,?is ,admonition ,i also ?9k necess>y1 ,t !y :o endeav\r to br+ any subject to a con/ancy 9 ! ,fire1 by fix+1 z ! ,*ymi/s call x1 t !y lute & close well _! ,vessels1 le/ ! ,air 7:i* is a great imp$im5t to ! ,op]ation7 %\ld h9d] ! ,"w4 ,= ,example4 ,a ,wood-coal1 = ! greate/ "p1 consi/e? ( a fugaci\s & immature ,sulphur1 mixt ) a few fces1 be+ put into an op5 ,crucible1 & set 9 a small ,fire1 x is pres5tly burnt1 & be+ all consum$1 leave? no?+ 9 ! ,crucible1 b a few ,salt-a%es2 b be+ put into a ,crucible well clos$ & def5d$ f ! ,air1 & committ$ to a great ,fire1 & !re9 kept = _m ye>s1 yet w\ld lose no?+ ( its weight1 col\r & body1 b w\ld rema9 a black ,coal1 )\t any alt]ation4 ,b on ! contr>y1 if any ,m]curial salt be add$ to ! ,coal 9 a due weight1 & be enclos$ ) x 9 a crucible b "o day1 & kept 9 ! fire1 ! coal w be *ang$ into a r$1 fi]y1 heavy /one1 m ,metallick ?an ,vegetable1 ^: admirable ,virtues ! ,tongue _c decl>e4 ,see+ !re=e t f any fugaci\s & volatile ,vegetable 9 s %ort a "t a con/ant fix$ ?+ may be made by ,art1 ,:y %\ld n ! same be made mu* bett] ( "s ,m9]al or ,metal1 :i* is mu* ne>] to ,fixity8 ,& al?\gh ^! coals black ! h&1 nev]!less !y conta9 mu* good1 :i* he t kn[s h[ to come at1 w by ! same easily make 8 h&s :ite aga91 & draw t f x :i* is m conducive to ! heal? ( ,man's ,body1 ?an f all ! co/ly & fad+ ?+s 9 ! :ole ,_w4 ,a ,^w is en\gh to ! ,wise4 ,al?\gh ,i h "h %ew$1 t sulphurat$ ,nitre is a true ,m$ic9e = ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als1 yet ,i w\ld n be und]/ood z if ,i affirm$ !re 0 no o!r1 :i* is n my int5tion1 see+ t if ?is ,m$ic9e 7 to be g5]ally us$ = ,vegetables1 x w\ld be too co/ly1 & !re are o!r ?+s describ$ 9 ?is ,book = t purpose1 :i* are f> *eap] & ,i h %ew$ x only to ! end t ! wond]ful ,works ( ,,god might be manife/ to ^? :o are will+ to try4 ,= if any "o w mac]ate ! se$ ( any ,vegetable 9 ! ,t9cture drawn f sulphurat$ ,nitre1 by ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 9 a w>m ,ba?1 he may f t mac]at$ se$ produce a gr[+ ,h]b1 9 a few h\rs space4 ,a ,t9cture ( ?is sort w effect m 9 cur+ ( ,diseases1 ?an a :ole ,apo!c>y's ,%op4 ,b he t kn[e? h[ to jo9 "s spiritual ,gold ) ?is ,t9cture1 t ! ,gold may !nce attract to x self n\ri%m5t & encrease1 z a ,vegetable do? f ! ,e>?1 w easily obta9 a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,b if any ?9k t ,i mean su* a ,m$ic9e z *ange? ! imp]fect ,metals into ,gold1 9 flux1 he is mi/ak51 = t is to be attribut$ to ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s only4 ,b ,i call x ,univ]sal1 z x is ! *ief ,m$ic9e ( ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,metals1 :i* ,i int5d alwaies to keep by me1 ready prep>$1 t ,i may r5d] o!rs p>tak]s !re(4 ,i int5d also ?is ,w9t] to prep>e a great quantity ( ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e = ,vegetables1 by ! b5efit :]e( ,gra9 may be made to gr[ 9 me] ,s&1 t s ?is ,inv5tion may become pr(itable to _m m51 provid$ !y w b und]take ! "w3 ,n t ,i int5d to prep>e ?is ( ,nitre1 :i* is too co/ly = ! ,dung+ ( ,fields4 ,= common ,salt1 :i* is abundantly *eap]1 9 a few h\rs1 may be s *ang$1 t los+ its corrosive ,nature & ,prop]ty1 x becomes pla9ly l ,nitre 9 ta/e1 figure1 & virtue1 b n inflamable1 & excelle? ! ,dung ( ,cattel = dung+ ( ,l&4 ,nei!r let any man fe> t ?is ,prep>ation ( common ,salt require? mu* lab\r or tr\ble1 or is difficult to be done2 = he t %all see ! ,op]ation b once1 w easily be able to und]/& & imitate ! same4 ,h5ce1 see+ t 9 all places !re are _m b>r5 ,fields to be f\nd1 x _c be1 b t great pr(it may be acquir$ by x4 ,arcanum ,,iii4 ,a ,gift (f]$ to all dilig5t ,physicians4 ,! pr(itable use ( ,salt-,petre1 9 ! ,conc5tration ( ,metals1 & ,prep>ation ( ,excell5t ,m$ic9es4 ,al?\gh 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ,miraculum ,mundi ,i h describ$ div]s conc5trations & em5dations ( ,metals2 nev]!less 9 ^? !re is no?+ common ) t ,arcanum1 :i* ,i int5d "h to describe4 ,= ^? ,arcana conc]n only ! em5dation ( ! imp]fect ,metals2 b ?is also treate? ( ! ,prep>ation ( _m excell5t ,m$ic9es4 ,! mann] ( conc5trat+ & am5d+ ( ,metals by ,nitre4 ,fir/1 a ,man is to be made ( ,iron1 hav+ two noses on 8 head1 & on 8 cr[n a m\?1 :i* may be op5$1 & aga9 close %ut4 ,?is1 if x be to be us$ = ! conc5tration ( ,metals1 is to be s ins]t$ into ano!r man1 made ( ,iron or ,/one1 t ! inw>d head only may come =? ( ! outw>d man1 b ! re/ ( 8 body or belly may rema9 hidd5 9 ! belly ( ! ext]i\r man4 ,& to ea* nose ( ! head1 glass receiv]s are to be appli$1 to receive ! vap\rs asc5d+ f ! hot /oma*4 ,:5 y use ?is man1 y mu/ r5d] him bloody ) fire1 to make him hungry & gre$y ( ,food4 ,:5 he gr[s extreamly hungry1 he is to be f$ ) a :ite ,swan3 ,:5 t ,food %all be giv5 to ?is ,iron man1 an admirable ,wat] w asc5d f 8 fi]y /oma* into 8 head1 & !nce by 8 two noses fl[ into ! appo9t$ ,receiv]s2 a ,wat]1 ,i say1 :i* w be a true & efficaci\s ,aqua-vit2 = ! ,iron man consume? ! :ole swan by dige/+ x1 & *ange? x into a mo/ excell5t & pr(itable ,food = ! ,k+ & ,que51 by :i* !y are corroborat$1 augm5t$1 & gr[4 ,b be=e ! ,swan yielde? up h] _s1 %e s+e? h] ,swan-l song1 :i* be+ end$1 h] brea? expire? ) a /rong w9d1 & leave? h] roa/$ body = meat = ! ,k+1 b h] anima or _s %e consecrate? to ! gods1 t !nce may be made a ,salam&]1 a :olsome ,m$icam5t = m5 & metals4 ,?is mann] ( op]at+1 by :i* metals are wont to be conc5trat$1 ,i 0 will+ to describe 9 ?is ,enigma1 t x may be kn[n to be no ,fable1 b t ! same mann] ha? be5 describ$ by o!r ,philosoph]s be=e me4 ,?is appe>s f ! six? ,key ( ,basil1 :]e he deliv]s ! l mann]4 ,basilius write? conc]n+ ,salt-,petre speak+ ( x self2 ,:5 my ,end is ?reatn$1 c4 ,f :i* words x is manife/1 t he us$ ! same way = ! p>ticul> & univ]sal em5dation ( ,metals1 z also = ! prep>+ ( excell5t ,m$ic9es4 ,b because ?is ,enigma is a little too obscure = ! unskilful1 ,i ?9k good to int]pret x ^w by ^w4 ,! ,iron man is ! de/ill+ ,vessel1 :i* ,i h describ$ 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,?is is put into ano!r ,iron or ,/one ,furnace1 & ! fire "u x4 ,to ! noses or pipes ( ! upp] "p1 "s ,receiv]s are to be s appli$1 t at lea/ ?ree ,glass-,receiv]s may be appli$ to "o nose1 ! fir/ ( :i* is to be firmly lut$ to ! nose2 ! second mu/ ent] ! p]=at$ belly ( ! fir/ ,glass1 by a ,pipe2 & 9 l mann] ! ?ird mu/ be ins]t$ into ! belly ( ! second2 ! ,pipe ( ! second ,glass1 :i* ent]e? ! belly ( ! fir/1 is to be well lut$2 ! ?ird is n to be lut$ to ! belly ( ! second1 b to rema9 op51 t ! expir+ gass may g out ( ! second into ! ?ird4 ,to ! o!r nose also ?ree or f\r ,receiv]s are to be appli$ aft] ! same mann]1 b s t ! la/ may r]ema9 unlut$4 ,! :ite ,swan is ! ,amalgama ( ,t9 & ,arg5t-vive1 to :i* ,nitre is add$2 & x is done z pres5tly y %all he>4 ,see ! ,figure ( ?is ,furnace1 be=e ! beg9n+ ( ?is ,treatise1 not$ ) pag4 #if4 ,a is ! ,furnace4 ,b1 ,! ,vessel 9 ! ,furnace4 ,c1 ,! ,hole ) an holl[ ,v]ge1 ?r\gh :i* ! ,swan is convey$ into ! ,vessel4 ,d1 ,! ,tongs hold+ ! ,cov] ) :i* ! ,vessel is to be cov]$ z soon z ! ,swan is put 94 ,e1 ,an ,iron ,ladle1 :]e) ! ,swan is put into ! ,vessel4 ,f1 ,! ,receiv]4 ,g1 ,! ,b5* t supports ! ,receiv]4 ,h1 ,! ,laborator4 ,r4 "o "p ( ,t91 melt x 9 a ,crucible1 :5 x is melt$1 take ! ,crucible out ( ! ,fire1 & p\r out ! melt$ ,t9 into ano!r e>!n ,vessel1 & mix !re) "o "p ( ,arg5t-vive1 :i* w pres5tly be absorb$ by ! ,t91 b ! ,t9 w become s brittle & friable1 t x may be gr\nd ^u a /one to f9e p[d]4 ,) ?is f9e p[d] mix two p>ts ( good & pure ,salt-,petre1 by gr9d+ !m well toge!r1 till ! ,amalgama _c be kn[n f ! ,salt-,petre1 b "o :ite p[d] be made ( bo?4 ,?is p[d] is ,! ,swan ( ,basilius1 ( :i* he prep>e? ,meat = ! ,k+2 b ,i call x ,! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 by :i* all ,metals are de/roy$ & r$uc$ into no?+4 ,& f ?is no?+1 ,metals mu* bett] & m noble are g5]at$ de novo4 ,conc]n+ ?is de/ruction & reg5]ation ( ,metals1 consult ,p>acelsus's ,book ( ,! ,vexation ( ,al*ymi/s1 & ! ,?ird ,"p ( my ,m9]al ,"w1 & y %all f9d1 t ,p>acelsus ha? involv$ ?is ,op]ation 9 obscure words1 z also ,basilius1 :o deliv]e? ! same 9 8 six? ,key1 ) ! same obscurity1 :i* "h1 )\t any cov]+1 ,i h op5ly & cle>ly made manife/4 ,,nb4 ,i w\ld h ! /udi\s ( ?is ,noble ,sci5ce "k1 t ,jupit] alone1 or ,t9 mixt ) ,glass only1 9 ?is artificial de/illation by ! fi]y man1 yields t m$ic9al _s1 )\t ! addition ( ,arg5t-vive1 & leave? ! meat or augm5t ( & 9 ! bottom4 ,b t our ,ance/ors h adjo9$ ,m]cury or ,arg5t-vive1 ,i also by exp]i5ce h f\nd x pr(itable4 ,b x is *iefly done = ?is end1 t ! ,t9 be+ r5d]$ friable & fit = gr9d+1 may ! bett] be mix$ ) ! ,nitre2 = x w\ld be labori\s & tr\blesome to file ! ,t9 to mix & de/il ) ! ,nitre1 z ,bapti/a ,porta tea*e? 9 8 ,natural ,magick4 ,?is r$uction into ,p[d] by ,m]cury1 is p]=m$ 9 a v %ort "t1 & wond]fully promote? ! ,lab\r1 :il/ ! ,m]cury act+ ^u ! por\s ,jupit]1 p5etrate? him1 & r5d]e? him compact4 ,on ! contr>y1 ,! ,fulm5 ( ,jove burne? ! w+s ( ,m]cury1 & make? him rema9 /able1 s ,jupit] is an help to ,m]cury1 & ,m]cury to ,jupit]1 & bo? become m noble by ! p[] & efficacy ( ,salt-petre2 = ,jupit] possesse? mu* combu/ible sulphur1 :i* nev]!less burne? n p] se1 )\t "s help2 9 ! effect+ ( :i* ,salt-,petre is a ,ma/]1 hav+ nei!r sup]i\r nor equal4 ,well do? ,basil say1 t sulphur only is ,nitre's be/ ,fri5d1 & also its wor/ ,enemy1 :i* we h f\nd to be mo/ true1 9 ?is op]ation4 ,:5 ! ,t9 & ,nitre gr[ hot toge!r1 !y take ,flame l ,gunp[d]2 ! pur] "p1 l "s subtile _s1 vani%e? into ! ,air1 & ! m fix$1 /able1 & bett] rema9e? at ! bottom2 = ! noxi\s & sup]flu\s ,sulphur ( ! ,t9 is burnt by ! ,salt-,petre1 :i* be+ sep>at$1 ! re/ ( ! ,t9 acquire? a m compact & bett] body4 ,! ,m]cury also adjo9$ 9 ?is op]ation1 yielde? :atsoev] good he ha?1 (f]+ 8 ,_s = ,m$ic9e1 & 8 ,body = ! encrease ( ,gold or ,silv]2 s t m pr(it accrues by ! addition ( ,m]cury1 ?an if ,jupit] 7 fulm9at$ by ,nitre alone4 ,v few w believe h[ noble a ,sulphur !re is hid 9 ,jupit]1 :i* c be made manife/ by ,nitre only4 ,truly ,m]cury c by no way be bett] deceiv$ & ov]come1 ?an by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 :i* ca/s a t]r\r ^u all ! gods4 ,!re=e !y are v w>y1 le/ !y be t\*$ ) t ,?und]1 & sla9 ) sudd5 dea?4 ,if ,jupit] 7 de/itute ( 8 mo/ efficaci\s ,?und]1 nei!r 8 fa!r 1 nor 1 nor 1 ) ! re/ ( ! gods1 w\ld be subject to him4 ,m>s1 ,v5us1 & ,m]cury w\ld only sport !mselves ) him4 ,m>s w\ld %ew him 8 ,sword1 w\ld intangle him ) h] amor\s ,net1 & 1 ! delud] ( all dream+ ,al*ymi/s1 w\ld fly away1 & laugh at him4 ,vol5s nol5s !y all fe> ,jupit]1 & mu/ all[ him ! ,empire2 ! conv]sation ( ,iove is p]il\s to all ! ,metals1 ev5 z x (t5 br+s subjects into no small dang]1 to conv]se ) _! ,pr9ce4 ,h5ce ! vulg> ,prov]b1 ,procul a jove1 procul a fulm9e2 ,he t keeps f ! fire1 is n 9 dang] ( be+ burnt4 ,b leav+ ^? ?+s1 we w n[ address our selves to ! op]ation x self1 & pla9ly %ew h[ x is to be p]=m$4 ,& fir/1 let ! /udi\s "k t ?is ,"w requires a dilig5t & skilful ,op]ator2 b he :o kn[s n h[ ) skill to h&le ! ,fire1 ,i advise him to ab/a9 f ?is ,"w4 ,! ,art is true & excell5t1 s t he t und]/&s b a little1 may see ! :ole ,"w to /& ^u a firm f\ndation drawn f ,nature4 ,he t kn[s ! nature ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 kn[s t ! goodness & p]fection ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ! be/ ( ,metals1 consi/s 9 a /able1 fix$1 & incombu/ible matt]1 & on ! contr>y1 t ! imp]fection ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 proce$e? f a combu/ible & /9k+ ,sulphur only2 :i* sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 if x %all be any way sep>at$ f !m1 t :i* rema9e?1 ought necess>ily to be pur]1 m fusible1 & con/ant 9 ! fire4 ,!re are _m waies by :i* t sup]flu\s & combu/ible ,sulphur is sep>at$ f ,metals2 ( :i* m5tion is made 9 ! ,m9]al ,"w1 & ! f\r? "p ( ,furnaces4 ,9 ?is op]ation1 ! mann] ( sep>at+ x by combu/ion1 is p]=m$ by ,nitre4 ,9 ?is ,treatise also o!r waies are indicat$1 yet ,nitre is to be us$ 9 !m all4 ,b ! /udi\s ( ,art ought to "k t 9 ?is ,op]ation1 n only ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur ( ,jupit] & may be sep>at$ & consum$ by burn+ & ea* ,metal conc5trat$ & am5d$1 b also to bo?1 or to alone o!r ,metals may be add$1 & by ! help ( ,salt-petre may be fulm9at$ & conc5tr$2 = ! ,fulm5 ( ,iove do? n only conc5t] & am5d 8 own prop] body1 b also o!r ,metals adjo9$ to him4 ,nor d ,i "k a ne>] way ( de/roy+ ,gold & ,silv] quickly1 ?an ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 :i* s de/roye? all ! ,metals1 t aft]w>ds )\t ! addition ( o!r ?+s1 !y _c by any =ce ( fire be r$uc$ to _! =m] fusile bodies1 inasmu* z 9 melt+ p] se1 !y alwaies pass into ,glass1 e "o be+ t+$ ) t col\r :i* is prop] to ! metal4 ,gold is *ang$ into a v elegant glass1 l to a ,ruby2 ! glass ( ,silv] ha? ! col\r ( a ,*rysolyte2 ! glass ( ,copp] ha? a gre5 & r$ col\r l a ,jasp]2 ! glass ( ,m>s diff]s n mu* f x2 ! glasses ( ,t9 & ,lead rema9 :ite4 ,^! ,glasses be+ 7by an artificial r$uction7 r$uc$ into _! bodies1 are mu* bett] & nobl] ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,?is sudd5 fire also clippe? ! w+s ( ,m]cury1 s t "p ( him is con/ra9$ ) ! to abide ! fire4 ,t swift flux+ p[d] :i* is comp\nd$ ( ,nitre1 ,t>t>1 & ,sulphur1 m5tion$ 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces1 is also n to be contemn$1 = :5 t mass is mix$ ) 1 & k9dl$ by a live ,coal1 ! is alt]$1 z :5 x is to suff] ! fire1 x make? a crack+ noise1 till x breaks ?r\gh ! fire1 b be+ appreh5d$ by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 x ha? no "t all[$ x to cry out2 = :5 x beg9ne? to feel ! heat1 x s+e? a ,swan-l song1 b be=e x c break out f ! ,fulm5 x is kill$4 ,basilius calle? ?is ,! ,song ( ! ,swan1 allud+ to :at ! ,anci5ts h deliv]$ conc]n+ t ,bird1 viz4 ,t :5 %e is old1 & ready to die1 %e s+s a song1 :i* be+ end$1 %e pres5tly die?4 ,?is ,say+ ! vulg> believe ( t ,bird1 :i* yet is false1 see+ t ,i nev] yet he>d any man say t he _h he>d ! ,song ( a dy+ ,swan4 ,! anci5t ,philosoph]s h]eby meant our ,metallick ,swan4 ,b let any "o enquire1 :e!r ! ,amalgama ( & may be comp>$ ) a ,swan2 because x may e way be brok51 )9 & )\t1 x is l to ! ,fea!rs ( ! said ,bird1 & !re=e ! ,philosoph]s h n unfitly call$ x a ,swan4 ,z = its s++1 x is ?us2 ,:5 ! ,amalgama is mixt ) ,salt-,petre1 & wrapt up 9 ,pap]s1 & "o aft] ano!r ( !m ca/ into ! ,iron man1 ! ) ! beg9ne? to s+ a ,song l ! f9e ,note ( "s ,bird1 :i* endure? no long] ?an ! cr[+ ( a ,cock1 see+ t ! flame pres5tly foll[e?1 :i* make? ! sep>ation4 ,b t any "o may be m c]ta9 ( ?is matt]1 ,i w op5ly & cle>ly exp\nd ! ,op]ation ^w by ^w4 ,r4 ( ,t9 & ea* j4 make an ,amalgama1 z ,i h taught above2 gr9d ?is ) ij4 ( pure ,salt-,petre1 fre$ f all its fces1 r$uc+ ! :ole mass into a m9ute p[d]1 till ! ,amalgama c be no m felt by ! f+]s4 ,?is f9e p[d] di/ribute into sixty equal p>ts1 m or less1 & put ea* "p into a ,pap]1 s t e ,pap] may conta9 ab\t two lo?ones1 or an ounce1 wrap !m up3 ,?is quantity is n to be exce$$1 especially if ! ,iron man & ! ,receiv]s be n l>ge2 = ! less] ,vessels require ! less ( ! matt]3 ,= ! matt] be+ ca/ into ! r$-hot ,vessel 9 ,pap]s1 :5 x take? flame1 give? a crack or puff l ,gun-p[d]1 :i* is k9dl$ ) a ,coal4 ,! ,lab\r is easie1 :i* may be call$ ,! ,"w ( ,wom51 or ,play ( ,boys4 ,= z soon z "o ,pap] is enk9dl$1 ! vap\rs asc5d+ ) smoak & w9d1 pass into ! ,receiv]s1 :i* be+ quietly settl$1 ano!r ,pap] is pres5tly to be ca/ 9 t x may s+ its ,swan-l ,song1 & pass into ! ,receiv]s 9 a fume4 ,?is ca/+ 9 ( ! ,pap]s is s long to be cont9u$ till !y are all sp5t4 ,y c sc>cely put 9 above t5 ,pap]s1 or fifte5 at ! mo/1 9 an h\r2 = if "o ,pap] be ca/ 9 too soon aft] ano!r1 ! asc5d+ ,spirits ( ! & w\ld n all settle1 b "s w\ld fly out at ! hole ( ! la/ ,receiv]1 & be lo/4 ,by ?is means ! ,iron man is n\ri%$ by degrees ) 8 food1 viz4 ! :ite ,swan1 ev5 z ,infants are successively f$ by _! ,mo!rs4 ,aft] all ! ,pap]s are 91 ! fire is to be let g out ( its own accord2 & :5 all ! ,spirits are cond5s$ 9 ! ,receiv]s1 ! ,receiv]s are to be remov$ "o aft] ano!r1 9 :i* is ! ,anima ( ,t9 & ,m]cury1 & ( t metal :i* 0 add$1 ( a :ite or a%y col\r1 if ,t9 & ,m]cury only 7 us$4 ,b if ,gold 0 add$1 x w be ( a purple col\r2 if ,silv]1 ( a yell[2 if ,copp]1 ! col\r w be r$di%4 ,& ?is is n only to be und]/ood ( ! matt] :i* passe? into ! ,receiv]1 b also ( t :i* rema9s 9 ! bottom ( ! ,iron man4 ,! ,anima hide? x self 9 ! corporeal fl[]s :i* asc5d into ! ,receiv]s1 by :i* x is ! m easily acquir$1 & :i* o!rwise1 p]haps1 by reason ( its great subtilty1 w\ld be v difficult to obta94 ,if y c put y\r h& into ! ,receiv]s1 y may take out ! fl[]s ) a b5t spoon1 :i* hide ! ,anima2 b if n1 ) an ,iron ,wi] fitt$ = ! scrap+ !m (f1 or by wa%+ !m out ) ,wat]1 :i* are to be h&l$ fur!r1 z y %all pres5tly he>4 ,! mass rema9+ 9 ! /oma* ( ! ,iron man1 be+ tak5 out :5 x is cold1 ha? a fi]y nature & a :ite col\r1 if x 7 only ( ,t9 & ,nitre1 b if any o!r metal 0 add$1 ! col\r w be v>i$1 z above4 ,?is mass _c be r$uc$ to its =m] body by ,fire alone1 h[ vehem5t soev] x be1 see+ t :5 x is melt$1 x runne? into glass1 & t too v difficultly4 ,nev]!less1 by ! foll[+ op]ation x may be r$uc$ to its pri/9e ,body3 ,put x into a v /rong ,crucible1 :i* cov]1 & set 9 a ,w9d-,furnace t w give a v /rong ,fire 7su* z is my ,f\r? ,furnace7 ! ,fire be+ rais$ by degrees1 let x be made :ite-hot1 & :5 x is s1 ! ,cov] be+ a little remov$1 ?r[ into ! fi]y mass a little ,sulphur1 ,antimony1 or ,coals 9 f9e p[d]1 put on ! ,cov] aga91 & la/ly1 cov] ! ,crucible ov] ) ,coals1 t all ! matt] may fl[ well4 ,9 ?is op]ation ! combu/ible ,sulphur w ent] ! fixt ,nitre1 & sep>ate x f ! fix$ ,metal1 & ) ! same1 :atsoev] ( ,sulphur1 ,antimony1 or ,coals 0 add$1 w be turn$ into black ,scoria4 ,! ,t91 ) ! ,m]cury1 & ! ,metal1 if any 7 add$1 sep>ate? x self f ! ,scoria1 & returne? into a metallick body1 :i* aft] x is p\r$ out & cold1 is to be ,sep>at$ f ! ,scoria4 ,jupit] ha? ! aspect ( 8 =m] body1 b is am5d$1 z ! pro( w %ew him t please? to make x2 ! rema9+ ,scoria are to be kept1 because an excell5t univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be made ( !m4 ,! ,regulus be+ melt$ aga91 is aga9 to be amalgamat$ ) its own weight ( ,m]cury1 :i* ,amalgama is to be mix$ ) its equal weight ( ,nitre1 & put up into ,pap]s1 & aga9 ca/ into ! ,iron man1 z we h %ew$ be=e1 t ! ,fl[]s & ,anima may be collect$ & add$ to ! =m]4 ,! rema9+ mass is to be precipitat$ ) sulphur1 z be=e1 & ! ,scoria be+ sep>at$ f ! ,regulus1 to be add$ to ! =m]1 & ! ,regulus to be aga9 br\ght ) ,m]cury to an ,amalgama1 t ) ,nitre ! ,fl[]s & ,anima may be aga9 elicit$4 ,?is ,lab\r is to be s (t5 repeat$1 until half ! ,regulus be conv]t$ into scoria3 ,t "p :i* rema9s be+ exam9$ by ! ,cupel1 w %ew h[ mu* gold & silv] is g5]at$ by ?is ,lab\r4 ,:i* pr(it w s]ve to buy o!r ,coals & ,metals to c>ry on ! ,"w4 ,! ,anima :i* pass$ into ! ,receiv]s yielde? a mo/ excell5t m$ic9e2 s d also ! scoria :i* 7 res]v$ at div]s times1 af=d "o little inf]i\r to t2 & h[ !y are to be h&l$1 we w tea* 9 ord]4 ,!re=e by ?is only op]ation a univ]sal m$ic9e = humane & metallick bodies is acquir$ p>ticul>ly1 & f ! rema9+ "p1 an am5d$ metal pay+ ! necess>y co/s :i* are requir$ = ! cont9u+ ! great ,"w4 ,h[ !re=e p>ticul>ly ( ,t9 & ,copp] (t5 fulm9at$1 "o may get a pr(it n to be contemn$1 ,i w cle>ly %ew2 =asmu* z ,i h n p]=m$ t lab\r only once1 b _m times2 9 l mann] ,i w deliv] ! way & mode :]eby an excell5t m$ic9e may be prep>$ = ! cur+ ( all curable ,diseases1 :i* also ,i h (t5 done4 ,b h[ a ,univ]sal m$ic9e may be prep>$ ( ! ,anima ( metals1 = humane & metallick bodies1 ,i _c tea*2 = ,i h n hi!rto _h "t & opportunity ( p]fect+ s great a ,"w4 ,nev]!less1 ,i d n at all d\bt1 b t ! ,philosophick /one may be made ( ?is ,anima3 ,b by :at means ,i ?9k ?is may be effect$1 7sav+ to e man 8 own judgm5t7 ,i w n conceal f ! /udi\s ( ! ,div9e ,wond]s4 ,:at ,i h done ) my h&s1 ,i c r5d] o!rs ! m c]ta9 (2 ^? ?+s :i* ,i h n done1 ,i leave z !y are4 ,! beg9n+ ( ! ,lab\r ,i h cle>ly en\gh propos$2 f :i*1 if any man _c le>n m1 'tis be/ = him to ab/a9 f ?is k9d ( ,lab\r4 ,all ! ,philosoph]s cry out ) "o voice1 ,fix ! volatile1 & volatilize ! fixt1 & y %all h ! true univ]sal m$ic9e4 ,f :i* scope he w n erre1 :o %all take good subjects = 8 "w4 ,!re=e1 because 9 ?is our op]ation1 ,gold 7besides ! re/ ( ! metals7 be+ end[$ ) a mo/ pure body1 is r5d]$ volatile & fugaci\s1 & /ript ( its ,anima1 v]ily x w be cr$ible1 t ( ! ,anima ( ,gold1 if ! ,anima ( ,m]cury %all be jo9$ ) x & dige/$ to fixation1 may be made ! ,salam&] con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,! purple ,anima ( ,gold & ,m]cury :i* ha? pass$ into ! ,receiv]s1 ,i free f ! ,fl[]s ( ,t91 by wa%+ x out ) ! sweet univ]sal ,wat]1 kn[n to e "o1 filtr+ x ?r\gh ,pap]1 coagulate x1 & !n fix x into a t++ /one4 ,& ,i d\bt n1 b "s good ?+ w !nce proce$4 ,f ! scoria rema9+ aft] ! r$uction1 y may easily extract a m$ic9e4 ,nev]!less1 ^? scoria are div]s1 & h a div]se nature2 = ^? :i* rema9 aft] ! op]ation ) ,t9 & ,arg5t-vive1 are ( ano!r nature & prop]ty ?an ^? :i* proce$ f ! work+ ) o!r ,metals adjo9$ to ^? two1 z ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp]1 or ,iron4 ,e ,metal ha? its own prop] p[]s & virtues1 :i* 9 ! extraction ( ! ,scoria g =? toge!r1 & r5d] t ,extract m noble1 or else dim9i% its virtues4 ,gold & ,silv] h a diff]5t nature & prop]ties f ,copp] & ,iron4 ,nev]!less ,copp] & ,iron are n malignant or hurtful 9 ! ,scoria1 b also possess great virtues4 ,nev]!less ! greate/ virtues :i* are elicit$ f ! ,scoria1 are to be tak5 = a ,t9cture ( ,sulphur2 = ! ,metals be+ de/roy$ by fulm9ation1 & aga9 r$uc$ into a body1 leave b a v small "p 9 ! ,scoria1 see+ t _! greate/ "p returne? into a metallick body4 ,!re=e ! ,scoria pr9cipally consi/ ( fixt ,nitre1 & t ,sulphur by :i* ! de/roy$ ,metals are aga9 r$uc$ into a metallick body f ! ,nitre4 ,! ,scoria ( ! ,metals de/roy$ & precipitat$ by ,coals1 or common ,sulphur1 h "o & ! same nature1 virtues1 & prop]ties4 ,! ,scoria ( t r$uction made by ,antimony1 p>take ( ano!r nature1 to wit1 ( a gross] & /rong] ?an ^? :i* are made by common ,sulphur or ,coals1 = !y sometimes cause vomit+1 :i* ! o!r d n4 ,& ?is ,i w\ld note1 t because ,antimony z yet conta9e? _m ,ars5ical qualities1 common ,sulphur conta9e? b few1 & ,coals none at all2 t !re=e also ! ,scoria made by ^!1 are saf] ?an ! o!r2 nev]!less1 ,i confess t ^? are some:at crud]1 & m immature ?an ^? made ) ,antimony2 b be+ extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 yield an excell5t ,t9cture1 :i* is a k9d ( a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 = x is suffici5tly kn[n1 t no subjects 7,gold & ,silv] except$7 are f\nd fitt] = ,m$ic9e1 ?an ,antimony & common ,sulphur4 ,& because ,wood-,coals exactly answ] to ?is common ,sulphur 9 _! nature1 prop]ties1 p[]s1 & virtue1 !re=e ,i comm5d ! ,scoria's made by !m1 & pref] !m to ^? prep>$ by ,m9]al ,sulphur & ,antimony2 n t !re is a great] efficacy 9 ,coals ?an 9 ,antimony & common ,sulphur1 b because ^? ( ,coals dissolv$ by fixt ,nitre1 are r5d]$ m apt & easie to r5d] _! virtues to _s ( ,w9e1 are ( a m easie extraction1 & are some:at m famili> to ! animal nature1 ?an common ,sulphur & ,antimony4 ,b ! ,m$ic9e prep>$ ( ei!r ( ^? scoria1 is efficaci\s1 & diff]e? b little 9 its ext]nal species & col\r4 ,all ! diff]5ce 9 ^? ,t9ctures1 is1 ,t t :i* is extract$ f ! ,antimonial scoria1 if x be tak5 9 a little ! l>g] dose1 be=e fixation1 cause? vomit+1 & op]ate? m =cibly ?an ! o!r two4 ,all ?ree aft] ! mann] ( sulphurs1 gild silv]1 help ! gr[? ( ,vegetables1 by dung+1 & n\ri% & augm5t ,gold be+ made spiritual1 & clos$ up 9 ! moi/ way4 ,& al?\gh ,i d n yet "k :at x c p]=m 9 ! transmutation ( ,metals1 yet ,i am p]swad$1 t if x 7 fix$ & r5d]$ con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 & made to h +ress into metals1 t x w\ld effect some?+ 9 transmutation4 ,x suffice? me at ?is "t to h indicat$ ! way by :i* a univ]sal ,rem$y aga9/ all curable ,diseases1 is to be prep>$ ( ! rema9+ scoria4 ,he t desires to "k m1 let him set to 8 h&1 & se>* f>!r2 ! way is op5$ to him3 ,b if he desires some:at bett]1 let him set ^u ! ,_s ( ,m]cury & ,gold1 :i* is =c$ into ! ,receiv]s1 & se>* = x 9 t4 ,z = ! rema9+ p>ts1 viz4 ! metallick fl[]s1 & ! runn+ ,arg5t-vive1 :i* pass$ toge!r into ! ,receiv]s1 ! runn+ ,arg5t-vive may be sep>at$ f ! ,fl[]s1 & us$ aga9 = ! l lab\r1 by amalgamat+ x ) ,jupit]4 ,! ,fl[]s are aga9 to be r$uc$ ) ! fulm9at$ metals1 t no?+ ( ! ,gold & ,silv] may be lo/2 s ?is lab\r be+ cont9u$1 w give a p]petual encrease ( ,gold & ,silv]1 besides ! t++ ,anima1 & ! ,exp5ces w be only = ! ,salt-,petre1 :i* w be little to ^? :o "k h[ to make ,salt-,petre !mselves1 = ! mak+ ( :i*1 ,i h %ew$ ! way2 s t )\t any great lab\r1 tr\ble1 & co/1 n only an hone/ livelihood may be gott51 b also a good m$ic9e1 = ! relief & com=t ( ! =sak5 ,sick4 ,b be=e ,i conclude ?is my conc5tration ( metals by ,salt-petre1 ,i ?9k fit "h to adjo9 "s admonitions = ! b5efit ( ! /udi\s ( ^! ,lab\rs4 ,:5 9 ! r$uction ( ! metals de/roy$ by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 ! scoria are left too long ^u ! gold1 & n p\r$ (f 9 due "t1 !y 7aft] a c]ta9 magnetick mann]7 attract ! rema9+ ,anima :i* ! ,fulm5 ha? left 9 ! ,gold1 & leave ! :ole pale4 ,if ,arg5t-vive be amalgamat$ afre% ) ?is pale ,gold1 & ?is ,lab\r sometimes repeat$1 ! ,gold w be :olly spoil'd ( its ,anima1 be+ p>tly driv5 into ! ,receiv]s1 & t :i* is left attract$ by ! scoria1 !n ! gold lose? all its col\r1 & ! scoria put on a bloody col\r4 ,f ?is r$ scoria ! ,t9cture is to be extract$1 by a c]ta9 s+ul> ,artifice1 & to be us$ 9 ! kn[n mann]4 ,! pale ,gold recov]e? its yell[ col\r by ,iron1 ,copp] or ,antimony4 ,moreov]1 ?is is also to be obs]v$1 ,:5 by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove ! anima ( & is propell$ into ! ,receiv]s1 ! ,receiv]s be+ tak5 (f1 ! ,fl[]s :i* hide ! ,anima1 are to be tak5 out1 & kept 9 ,glasses close /opt4 ,= ! said ,anima ( & is s spiritual1 volatile1 & fugaci\s1 t l a ,bird x pres5tly flies away1 & leaves an empty ,ne/2 ! tru? ( :i* ?+ ,i h exp]i5c$4 ,he t w n believe :at ,i say1 let him try1 & he w f9d x to be true4 ,b t ,i may %ew ! /udi\s ( ! ,h]metick ,m$ic9e h[ he may exp]i5ce ?is matt]1 ,i w decl>e by :at *ance ,i my self came to "k x4 ,at a c]ta9 "t1 :5 ,i _h tak5 ! anima ( ,gold & ,m]cury1 made by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 out ( ! ,receiv]s1 n cle>+ "o ,receiv] s well1 b t some:at ( ! anima rema9$ !re92 ,i put 9 "s ounces ( ,wat]1 t ,i might !reby ! bett] wa% out ! rema9+ ,fl[]s3 ,9 ! mean "t1 "s m urg5t bus9ess call$ me away1 ,i set ! ,receiv] ) ! ,wat] 9 x1 ^u a ,table 9 my ,laboratory1 be=e or ne> a ,w9d[1 & =gett+ x1 left x !re = "s daies2 ! ,cold be+ !n v %>p1 9 t "t _h froz5 all into ,ice2 ,i com+ into my ,laboratory1 to see if "s ,glasses1 9 :i* 7 ,wat]1 7 n brok5 by ! ,ice1 z is usual1 ,i f\nd "s :olly fill$ ) ,ice1 & see+ ?is ,receiv] to lie !re1 ,i pres5tly believ$ t ,receiv] to be brok5 by ! ,fro/2 b tak+ x up 9 my h&1 ,i f\nd t ! ,wat] 9 x 0 n froz51 b rema9$ cle>1 !re=e ,i rejoic$ t ! ,glass rema9$ unhurt1 & wond]$ mu* :5ce x %\ld proce$2 b ,i c\ld impute x to no o!r ?+1 b to ! hot _s ( ,gold & ,m]cury1 ( :i* not)/&+ !re c\ld n above ?ree or f\r gra9s rema9 9 ! ,glass1 :i* al?\gh s v little1 pres]v$ "s ounces ( ,wat] f freez+4 ,f t "t weigh+ ! matt] m dilig5tly1 ,i f\nd an incr$ible heat 9 t ,anima4 ,let o!rs enquire & se>* :at may be p]=m$ by su* a heat2 ?is ,i "k1 t h]eaft] !re w be s$ul\s ,arti/s1 :o w ?ank me = ?is my fai?ful ,in/itution4 ,= x is v likely1 t ?is subtile & fi]y ,_s ( ,gold & ,m]cury1 su* z x yet is be=e fixation1 may be pres5tly us$ ) great pr(it1 9 ! tak+ away _m occult ,diseases ( ! ,body4 ,moreov]1 x is to be obs]v$1 ,t if ,metals1 :e!r ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp] be to be conjo9$ by amalgamation ) ,t9 & ,arg5t-vive1 !y ought fir/ to be r$uc$ into pure & %9+ ,calces1 t !y may be ! m readily receiv$ by ! ,m]cury3 ,b only a f\r? or six? "p ( ! ,calx is to be add$ 9 ! ,amalgamation1 le/ ! ,t9 7by too great a quantity ( ! ,calx7 be h9d]$ 9 fulm9at+1 = ! :ole op]ation consi/e? 9 a "r fulm9ation4 ,b le/ any %\ld erre 9 work+1 he may fir/ make trial1 :e!r all ?+s be well mix$ & prep>$1 by putt+ half a dram ( ! mixture into a small ,crucible1 & ^u t a live ,coal1 & behold+ ! ,fulm5 ) an int5t eye1 t he may see :at col\r x gives3 ,if x rise? s :ite & cle>1 t x dazle? ! eyes1 z ! look+ ^u ! ,sun is wont to d1 all ?+s are rightly & ord]ly mixt2 ! smoak is t+$ ) ! col\r ( ! adjo9$ ,metal1 z ,purple f ,gold1 ,blue f ,silv]1 ,gre5 f ,copp]1 b ,t9 & ,arg5t-vive only give ,:ite4 ,also f ! ,mass rema9+ 9 ! ,crucible1 x may be se5 :e!r ! ,fulm5 be rightly p]=m$1 viz4 if ! ,caput ,mort4 or resid+ ,mass be por\s1 & fi]y ^u ! ,tongue1 be+ t\*$ !re)4 ,! ,col\rs also ( t ,mass are v>i\s1 accord+ to ! add$ ,metal2 ,t9 & ,arg5t-vive alone leave a fi]y :ite matt]4 ,nei!r is ?is to be pass$ by1 be+ ( no small mom5t1 viz4 ,if y seek n a ,m$ic9e1 b only ! em5dation ( ,metals1 x is n necess>y to add ,m]cury ) ! ,metals1 b ! ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp] may be melt$ ) ,t91 = s !y become a brittle ,mass1 :i* may be p[d]$ 9 a ,mort>1 & mix$ ) an equal weight1 or a little m1 ( ,salt-petre1 & put into a /rong ,crucible1 & cov]$1 !n put into a circul> fire1 s t ! fire may approa* x by degrees1 till ! ,crucible & ,matt] be hot1 & at l5g? tak+ flame1 may be enk9dl$ & disp]s$4 ,9 :i* op]ation _m ,fl[]s flie away1 & a fi]y ,mass rema9e? 9 ! bottom1 :i* is aga9 to be r$uc$ into a metallick body 9 a /rong ,crucible1 9 a ,w9d-,furnace1 by ! addition ( "s combu/ible sulphur1 & aft] ! r$uction1 to be r$uc$ aga9 into p[d]1 & mix$ ) fre% ,nitre1 & aga9 treat$ 9 ! same mann]1 by sometimes repeat+ ! =m] ,lab\r4 ,at l5g? t ,mass be+ r$uc$ 9 a ,crucible1 ! ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp] w be f\nd augm5t$ by ! ,t94 ,,nb4 ,because 9 ?is op]ation1 n a little ( ! ,metals flies away 9 fume1 ! ,crucible may be set 9 "s ,wall1 & on ! ,wall ov] x "s ,vessels or sublim+ ,pots capaci\s en\gh may be fa/5$ ov] x1 t ! ,metals be+ k9dl$ by ! ,fulm51 ! elevat$ ,fl[]s may be pres]v$ & advanc$ to a pur] ,metal ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,?is ,lab\r do? n diff] mu* f ! ,op]ation ( ,basilius1 9 :i* ,salt-petre sai?1 ,my ,lov] is a *e]ful or pleasant ,woman1 c4 ,!re are only two fem99e ,metals1 viz4 ,luna & ,v5us1 ei!r ( :i* s]ve? to ?is ,lab\r1 yet ?is is m pr(itable ?an t1 yea1 & ! same ,lab\r give? an augm5t to ,sol1 ,m>s1 & ,saturn1 :i* are n fem99e4 ,:5 ,t9 is melt$ ) or 1 ^! pleasant females are elevat$ ) joy1 !y s+1 dance1 & suff] !mselves to be h&l$ 9 :at mann] soev] x %all please "o to treat !m1 !re=e !y are call$ brisk or pleasant ,wom54 ,?is is an ,op]ation n to be contemn$1 =asmu* z x well comp5sate? ! ,lab\r1 & require? b small co/s besides ! ,salt-,petre1 & also may be wr\ght 9 a great quantity1 b our =m] ) ,m]cury is bett]4 ,!re is yet m lies hid 9 ?is op]ation1 b ,i ?9k x n necess>y "h to rec\nt all ?+s4 ,let ! ,read] k9dly accept ( ?is1 & %ortly 7,god will+7 m & bett] %all foll[4 ,:atsoev] ,i h "h writt51 is ! v tru?1 & confirm$ by _m ,exp]im5ts1 9 :i* e "o may safely confide1 & if he op]ates aright1 w f9d ! tru?2 = all ?+s "h deliv]$1 are to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]1 & s to be obs]v$ 9 all ! ,lab\rs4 ,a ,,treatise ,( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 ,,or1 ,a ,true ,aurum ,potabile4 ,be+ an accurate ,description ( a ,true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & ( its admirable ,virtue & ,efficacy :i* x %ewe? ^u ! ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als4 ,a ,gift pres5t$ unto all su* ,noblem5 z are desir\s to pres]ve _! ,heal?1 & to atta9 to a ,long ,life2 x be+ an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 or ,a ,true ,aurum ,potabile4 ,aft] t ,i _h by ,,god',s assi/ance describ$ ?ree excell5t ,processes 9 ! ,cont9uation ( ! ,miraculum ,mundi1 & _h be/[$ ! same on m5 ( sev]al ord]s1 t !reby !y might ! easili]1 & ) a saf] ,consci5ce1 provide !mselves ) ,food & ,raim5t3 ,i 0 also desir\s ( t5d]+ "s small ,pres5t to ,noblem5 too1 & su* :o are ( em95t p[] & au?ority1 & :om ,i _h n =gott5 to pres5t ) "s ,gift1 :i* may s]ve = ! pres]vation ( _! good heal? = a long "t1 & = ! re/auration ( x :5 lo/4 ,= x is a ?+ ( ! greate/ ,conc]nm5t = ! ,nobles1 & su* m5 z are plac$ 9 ! degree ( ,p[] & ,au?ority1 to h ! fruition ( bodily heal?1 :]eby !y may wisely rule ov] ! subjects committ$ unto !m by ,god1 & may use a s\nd m9d ab\t ! def5ce ( ! ,good1 & ! puni%m5t ( ! ,ungodly4 ,n[ a s\nd m9d inhabit+ 9 a s\nd body1 do? proce$ 7next aft] ! ,div9e ,grace7 out ( a s\nd ,he>t & ,bra94 ,& x _c be1 t a publick ,gov]nm5t c be rightly & well adm9i/r$ )\t a good ,heal?2 & ?is is z cle> & evid5t z ! noonday light is4 ,=asmu* !re=e z ! safety & pres]vation ( all ,k+doms & ,republicks is plac$ 9 ! ,wisdom ( _! ,rul]s & ,magi/rates1 & t imprud5ce & ignorance ( ! ,rul]s is wont to ru9 _! ,subjects1 x is a ?+ ( ! highe/ consequ5ce to save ! ,head ( ! :ole ,k+dom or ,c\ntry s\nd1 :ole1 *e]ful1 prud5t & +5i\s1 & t he be n made unfit or uncapable = ! ,gov]nm5t1 by diseases1 sadness1 slo?fulness1 & /upidity4 ,!re=e ! love ( my ,neighb\r con/ra9s me to publi% ?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e = ! sake ( ! ,great ones ( ! ,_w1 see+ x is s mu* conducive to ! p]petual felicity & happ9ess ( a s\nd & good ,gov]nm5t2 = no man c be said to be a s\nd man1 if he be n ( a s\nd con/itution ( ,body4 ,:at b5efit1 ,i pray1 c a sick man br+ to himself1 or to o!r m58 ,v]ily none at all1 b is r an h9drance & detrim5t bo? to himself1 & unto o!rs likewise3 ,= :5 ! ,head is ill1 !re are a great _m ,memb]s mu/ s]ve x2 b if ! ,head be s\nd & well1 x ex]cise? ! gov]nance ( ! :ole ,body v happily4 ,:at pr(it has a man t is torm5t$ ) ,sicknesses & ,dol\rs1 ( all 8 va/ ,weal? & ,ri*es1 s9ce he c nei!r use !m nor enjoy !m1 look+ ^u !m ) a k9d ( nauseate1 & at la/ leav+ !m ) grief beh9d4 ,c]ta9ly a s\nd body is to be pref]r$ f> be=e all ! ,treasures ( ?is ,_w1 & no body w ga9-say ?is4 ,he is to be judg$ ! ,happie/ man1 t possesse? ^? two ! greate/ ,gifts ( ,god1 viz4 good ,heal? & ,ri*es4 ,sickness & ,pov]ty are to be e/eem$ worse ?an ev5 ,dea? x self4 ,we sometimes see1 t pi\s ,magi/rates & ,gov]n\rs are snat*t away1 & kill$ ) small ,diseases1 :i* o!rwise might h yet ,rul$ v _m ye>s ov] _! subjects1 _h !y _h b good ,m$icam5ts1 by help :]e( !y might h be5 succ\r$4 ,z = ! way ( ,cons]v+ good ,heal?1 & recov]+ x :5 lo/1 ?is little ,book do? mo/ exactly %ew ! same1 :i* ,i comm5d unto all ^? :o are desir\s ( its pres]vation4 ,( a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 ,,or1 ,,aurum ,,potabile4 ,! ,m$ic9e t is hon\r$ ) ! ,title ( ,univ]sal mu/ be ( ?is prop]ty1 viz4 to op]ate univ]sally ^u ! ?ree ,k+doms1 viz4 ! ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ! ,m9]al1 & to be able to succ\r ea* ( !m1 z a mo/ high ,m$ic9e %\ld d4 ,:atsoev] n[ does n ab\nd ) su* an excell5t prop]ty1 ! ,title ( ,univ]sal is falsly attribut$ unto x2 nor is x wor?y su* a ,noble ,"n4 ,!re=e x do?1 9 ! fir/ place1 behove me really1 & 9 v de$1 to demon/rate 9 ?is ,book :i* treats ( su* a ,univ]sal m$ic9e1 t ?is same m$ic9e :i* is s intitul$1 do? also possess ^? v same virtues & prop]ties :i* a ,univ]sal m$ic9e ought to h4 ,& f>!r1 ,su* a ,univ]sal m$ic9e ought n only to be a mo/ fri5dly ,auxili>y & ,help]1 univ]sally1 to ^? ?ree ,k+doms1 viz4 ! ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al1 b x is likewise necess>y t x be also prep>able out ( all ^? ?ree ,k+doms1 ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al1 & t too out ( ea* ap>t1 )\t ! addition ( any p]egr9e ?+1 & )\t any great lab\r1 = ! b5efit & pr(it z well ( ! ,poor z ( ! ,ri*4 ,!y !re=e d extreamly erre :o are ( su* a fooli% op9ion1 z to ,dream t ! matt] ( ! univ]sal m$ic9e is only produc$ 9 su* or su* a place1 & is to be fet*'d out ( ?is or t ,c\ntry ) a great deal ( ,lab\r & ,*>ges4 ,?is op9ion is ,diametrically opposite to ! common ,vogue & ,say+ ( all true ,philosoph]s1 :o d unanim\sly confess1 t _! matt] is e :]e to be f\nd1 & e "o has x1 & x is 9 ! possession bo? ( ! ,poor & ( ! ,ri*3 ,& ?is v]ily is s op5 & evid5t a ,say+1 t no?+ c be spok5 m app>5tly4 ,= my "p1 ,i d affirm1 t ?is ,art is ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al1 & t !re is n a man to be f\nd 9 ! :ole ,_w1 t has n ! k ( ?is univ]sal matt]1 & t does n use ! same4 ,yea m1 ,i d also affirm1 t ev5 a new-born ,infant _c live )\t x4 ,i h already accurately demon/rat$ 9 _m places ( ! ,writ+s ,i h hi!rto publi%$1 t ,nitre is f\nd 9 all ! ?+s ( ! :ole ,_w2 & s n only 9 all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 b also 9 ! v ,elem5ts !mselves1 viz4 9 ! ,e>?1 9 ! ,wat]1 9 ! ,air1 9 ! ,fire3 ,& = ?is reason x bo? may1 & des]v$ly ought to be call$ a ,univ]sal matt]2 = )\t ! ,elem5ts c no man live4 ,& n[1 :e!r any "o believes ?is :i* ,i "h m5tion1 or does n cr$it x1 'tis all a case to me1 :at ,i h said ,i h said1 nor ne$ ,i say m4 ,& ?us mu* let suffice conc]n+ ! univ]sal matt]4 ,! ,prep>ation ,i h op5ly en\gh treat$ ( 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s1 b especially 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 ! o!r ,writ+s !reunto app]ta9+2 & !re=e ,i =be> to make any m prolix decl>ation1 & to multiply any m words ab\t x4 ,b yet not)/&+1 ,i d "h adjo9 ?us mu*1 & confess1 t al?\gh ,i h sev]al times prep>$ t univ]sal m$ic9e1 yet ! ,prep>ation !re( has n at all times answ]$ my desires2 nor ha? x z yet be5 ev] br\ght by me unto ! utmo/ p]fection & fixation1 because ,i h want$ bo? "t & opportunity ( accompli%+ x1 & _m o!r ,imp$im5ts h h9d]$ me f compass+ ! same accord+ to my m9d4 ,b z conc]n+ :at ,progress ,i h !re9 made1 & t ,i c z yet p]=m or f9i% ! same 9 ?ree daies "t2 ?is1 ,i say1 ,i w consecrate to et]nal memory1 & 9 no case hold my peace1 b speak on1 = ! in/ructions sake ( ,po/]ity4 ,& ?is ,i d to ?is end1 t ! omnipot5ce & b\nty ( ,god may be ! m manife/1 & t ,8 ,div9e ,"n may be hon\r$ ! m1 & t _m ,?\s&s ( ,sick p may be succ\r$ ) a mo/ pres5t & spe$y ,rem$y4 ,?is is ! only cause t /irr$ me up to make ?is ,disc\rse ( ! univ]sal m$ic9e2 = ,i nei!r w\ld1 nor inde$ ought ,i to bur!n my ,consci5ce by ! concealm5t !re(1 nor to hide & bury ) me 9 my ,grave1 su* a noble ,gift ( ,god1 & ! ,tal5t :i* ( ,8 ,graci\s ,b5ignity ,he ha? be5 pleas$ to be/[ ^u me4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n t any "o %\ld p]swade himself t he %all 7by 8 soo?+ words & l>ge promises ( gold5 m\nta9s7 squeeze out f me ! ,prep>ation ( ! same1 :]eby he may make use !re( to lead 8 ,life 9 ,pleasures1 ,pride1 & ,impiety1 & s hurt poor mank9d4 ,no1 let su* an "o be assur$1 t ,i w nev] d s1 = x is n 9 my p[] to reveal to e "o su* a great ,gift1 & :i* is ( ,god1 & n ( ,man1 b 'tis 9 ! p[] ( ,god alone s to d3 ,& z = my self1 ,i w\ld mu* r die1 ?an to reveal & pro/itute x to a wick$ man4 ,besides1 ,i w\ld n h any "o to suppose1 t :]eas ,i call ?is m$ic9e ( m9e ,univ]sal1 x is !re=e able to transmute ! ,imp]fect metals into ,gold1 s z to furni% "o ) su* va/ ,treasures z ! ,philosoph]s attribute unto _! univ]sal m$ic9e3 ,no1 = ,i am z yet ignorant ( su* a transmutation1 nor inde$ d ,i covet x1 or gape !reaft]1 b give unto ,god only mo/ great ,?anks = t m$ic9e1 by :i* 7be+ v\*saf$ me ( ,8 me] b\nty7 ,i am able to succ\r ! mis]able1 sick1 torm5t$1 & diseas$ ones1 & celebrate ! glory & b5ignity ( ! ,"l4 ,i d )al readily confess1 t ,i h n z hi!rto receiv$ any b5efit at all !refrom ab\t ! bett]+ ( ! ,metals !reby2 nor d ,i at all seek aft] any b5efits 9 t k9d ( way1 be+ cont5t$ ) t ,m$ic9e1 advanc$ to su* a pass1 z :]eby x may be able to suffice me to get ,food & ,raim5t by ,god's help4 ,i covet n aft] abundance ( ,ri*es1 & d only beg ( ,god1 t ,he w\ld nei!r afflict me ) ,pov]ty & ,want1 nor be/[ on me too mu* ,satiety & ,fulness1 le/ ,i %\ld be lift$ up ) ,pride1 & say1 ,:o is ! ,"l8 ,nay v]ily1 if ,i c\ld ) ?is ,m$ic9e get my self great b5efit1 z to ! metallick affairs1 yet w\ld ,i n d x1 nor w\ld ,i lay out su* a great ,gift ( ,god1 ^u tempor>y ?+s1 !reby to rob ! poor1 mis]able1 sick p ( ! same1 = ^: sake ,god 0 pleas$ to be/[ x4 ,p]haps x may s come to pass1 t ?is my ,m$ic9e may1 by ! lab\r ( dilig5t se>*]s1 be br\ght to su* a pass1 z to be capable ( ex]cis+ its p[] ^u ! less] & imp]fect metals1 & t by a fruitful or pr(itable am5d+ & correct+ !m3 ,b ?is is a ?+ t ,god res]ves to ,himself1 z posit$ 9 ,8 alone good pleasure1 ^: ,grace & ,fav\r we mu/ ) a pati5t expectation wait =3 ,mean :ile we may lawfully enjoy ?is mo/ excell5t m$ic9e1 :i* be+ a mo/ c]ta9 ,argum5t ( ! v]ity & p[]1 aris+ f su* a notable ,art1 do? abundantly s]ve to /op ! %ameless m\?s1 & break ! mis*iev\s ,tee? ( all ,f>nn]ian ,asses4 ,b yet not)/&+ "s or o!r ( !m may haply spue out "s poison\s /uff out ( 8 %ameless m\?1 & say1 ,) :at "r c ,i impose ! "n ( ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e ^u ?is ,m$ic9e ( m9e1 see+ t ,i d n 9 ! lea/ d5y1 t x is n available to br+ me any b5efit out ( ! metals1 b c only heal ! ,diseases ( ! ,sick3 ,:]eas ! ,philosoph]s d on ! contr>y atte/1 t _! ,univ]sal m$ic9e ha? su* virtues z are wont to transmute ! less] or mean] metals into ,gold1 & t ) mo/ exce$+ pr(it4 ,= answ] to su* z ^!1 ,i say1 t al?\gh ?is m$ic9e ( m9e :i* is "h treat$ (1 ha? n hi!rto br\ght me any pr(it by ! melioration ( ! metals1 yet x demon/rates x self to be univ]sal1 & to be wor?y t same ,title2 = ,i h be5 h9d]$ ?r\gh want ( "t & o!r letts 7z ,i said a=e7 f hi!rto br++ x unto p]fection & fixation4 ,& ,i pray :o c tell :at ,god w be pleas$ to v\*safe 9 process ( "t4 ,a new-born ,infant _c well be upbraid$ 7if want+ wit & judgm5t x does n attempt & effect "s great matt]s7 & be on ?is wise twitt$4 ,ho6 x is n a man1 'tis be>dless1 x und]/&s no?+1 x lies along & _c help x self1 x has no?+ b :at !y rea* out unto x4 ,well1 well1 let ! ,infant b arrive unto its due age1 & let its due meat & dr9k be adm9i/r$ unto x1 & !n 9 l5g? ( "t x w atta9 to a requisite /ature & /r5g?1 & w propagate & multiply its own k9d4 ,= if !re be b once ! humane =m1 !re w n proce$ ought else !ncefrom1 b a p]fect man4 ,j s /&s ! case ) my m$ic9e1 :i* is exce$+ l to a new-born ,infant1 :]eto reg>d be+ _h1 accord+ to a ,philosophical mann]1 !re w be no d\bt1 b t x w arrive unto a due p]fection4 ,& n[1 ! ?+s :i* x do? ev5 already p]=m1 d all ( !m suffici5tly argue & te/ifie1 t process ( "t bo? c inde$ mu/ produce !re\t ( "s bett] ?+2 ev5 z a good ,p>5t wi%e? = no?+ m1 ?an t 7:il/ himself is liv+7 8 ,*ildr5 may gr[ up to man's e/ate1 & be happily m>ri$1 & by a new ,(fspr+ pres]ve 8 ,"n & ,/ock1 & yield _! help t[>ds ! multiplication ( mank9d1 & he himself is wondr\sly joy$ 9 8 ,gr&*ildr53 ,b yet 9 ! mean:ile he _c be at all c]ta9 t 8 ,life %all be s long prorogu$1 z to h a fruition ( s mu* happ9ess1 & !re=e mu/ commit ! :ole affair to ,god's pleasure1 & pati5tly wait ^u him1 & ,see :at t ,omnipot5t ,creator 7:o inde$ %ew$ unto ,moses ! ,promis$ ,l&1 b grant$ him n s long ,life z to ent] !re9to7 w d ) him & 82 ev5 s ha? ! ,"l %ew$ unto me ! ,promis$ ,l&1 b :e!r or no ,i am wor?y to arrive s f> z to enjoy ! pleasant ,fruits !re(1 ,,god only kn[s2 ,8 m]ciful b\nty ha? be/[$ ^u me 9 my old ,age a ,philosophical ,infant1 :i* do? exce$+ly rejoice me3 ,b yet v]ily am ,i utt]ly ignorant :e!r or no ,he w v\*safe unto me s long a ,life1 z to see ! virile or man-l age !re(4 ,!re=e1 l z a ,fa!r1 unto :om 9 8 old ,age ! ,div9e ,b\nty ha? v\*saf$ an ,heir1 ?o' 7haply7 he well kn[s t ! said ,heir _c possibly arrive unto man's e/ate1 dur+ 8 7viz4 ! ,fa!r's7 life1 yet nev]!less he is exce$+ly joy$1 9 t he ha? an ,heir to keep up 8 ,"n1 & :i* w 9 "t trace 8 ,fa!r's foot/eps 7viz4 h m ,*ildr573 ,ev5 j s do? my new-born ,philosophical ,infant exce$+ly rejoice me1 ?\gh haply ,i "k t my ,life w n la/ s long1 z to be a ,possessor ( ! same1 9 ! /ate ( its be+ advanc$ unto p]fection4 ,h[ev]1 ,i d\bt n b t ,god w /ir up o!r nurs+ ,fa!rs to ?is t5d] ,infant1 t be+ educat$ & n\ri%$ by !m1 x may arrive unto a ,man-l /r5g?1 & unto virile p[]s & virtues1 & may become s]viceable to ! advancem5t ( ! ,hon\r ( ,god1 & to ! succ\r+ ( _m ,?\s&s ( sick ,p4 ,! way ( atta9+ ?is1 ,i h1 accord+ to my simple judgm5t1 too & ag51 & peicemeal z x 71 op5$ & reveal$ 9 div]s places ( my ,"w1 viz4 h[ x may be mo/ commodi\sly effect$1 & !re=e ,i judge x ne$less to treat !re( any f>!r 9 ?is place4 ,( ! ,nature1 ,=m1 ,prop]ties1 & admirable ,virtue & ,efficacy ( my ,true ,aurum ,potabile4 ,z t\*+ ! =m ( ?is same new-born ,infant1 ,i w\ld h ! well-m9d$ ,read] "k1 t x is l unto a poor1 nak$1 t5d] ,babe1 ( no spl5d\r1 ( a simple aspect1 b yet c>ries )9 x self all ! col\rs ( ! :ole ,_w1 :i* by h[ mu* ! old] x gr[s1 s mu* ! fair] col\rs do? x yield4 ,! ,fire af=ds x nutrim5t1 & clo!s x ) ,g>m5ts ( v>i\s col\rs1 & makes x /rong1 fair1 noble1 & pot5t1 insomu* t x may n undes]v$ly be t]m$ its ,fa!r4 ,be+ born out ( ! ,e>? its ,"m1 x loves x1 & use? x = its nutrim5t1 until t arriv+ unto full ye>s1 x becomes l its ,fa!r ! ,fire1 & leaves its ,"m ! ,e>?1 & l a ,"l ( full age1 be>s rule ov] its ,h]$it>y ,possessions4 ,b dur+ its ,m9ority & ,infancy1 all its actions are look'd on z *ildi%1 b yet s t pres5tly 7or ev5 n[7 appe>s :at k9d ( notable man he w be1 mak+ good t ,prov]b2 ,urit mature quod vult urtica man]e4 ,t :i* w a ,nettle be1 ,/+s betimes1 tru/ y me4 ,= see+ t a new-born ,infant do? ab\nd ) s mu* virtue1 z to be able to d s mu* good1 ,:at w\ld n he be capable ( effect+1 %\ld he atta9 to a rip5ess ( ye>s8 ,x w be !re=e wor? :ile to he> & see :at virtues x is able to ex]cise ^u ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als2 & fir/1 we w treat ab\t ! ,vegetables4 ,by :at way a ,trial is to be made1 :e!r or no ?is ,aurum ,potabile1 or ,aqua-vit ( ! ,philosoph]s1 be a mo/ high ,m$ic9e = ! ,vegetables4 ,e body kn[s1 t ! ,vegetables :i* are to gr[ up1 & be multipli$1 mu/ be also n\ri%$4 ,?is n\ri%m5t n[ is no?+ else b a sulphure\s ,salt1 :e!r x ha? its ,rise f ! ,vegetables1 or f ! ,animals1 or f ! ,m9]als2 = 'tis all a case to ! ,vegetables1 f :atsoev] x proce$s1 s t !y h b _! nutrim5t1 by :i* !y may gr[1 be encreas$1 & be multipli$4 ,! ,husb&-man use? ! ,dung ( any ,cattel or ,%eep1 to dung 8 ,l&s )al1 t ! ,se$ s[n 9 ! dung$ ,e>?1 may !nce extract ! ,salt1 & conv]t x into its own nutrim5t1 & s gr[ up1 & be encreas$2 & besides ?is k9d ( ,dung+ he kn[s none4 ,b ! true ,naturali/ makes use ( ! ,excrem5ts ( o!r ,animals1 yea1 & ! ,m9]als !mselves too1 = ! dung+ ( ! ,gr\nd2 conc]n+ :i* ?+1 ,i h writt5 at l>ge 9 my o!r ,writ+s1 & especially 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi2 & !re=e !re's no ne$ at all ( mak+ any f>!r repetition ( ! same "h4 ,=asmu* !re=e z my ,aurum ,potabile is also a sulphure\s ,salt1 b yet f> /rong]1 & m efficaci\s ?an t :i* lies 9 ! common ,dung ( ,bea/s & ,cattel1 & s consequ5tly promotes ! accretion or gr[?1 & multiplication ( all ! ,vegetables 9 a wond]ful man]4 ,i h judg$ x a ?+ wor? :ile to set d[n 9 ?is place ! use !re( 9 ! melioration ( ! ,vegetables1 t s x may be evid5tly demon/rat$1 t ?is my ,potable ,gold is ! mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e = all ! ,vegetables1 & t _! ,p>ticul> ,m$ic9e :i* do? fir/ proce$ f ! ,dung ( ,%eep & ,cattel1 do? aft]w>ds display its virtues by an ,univ]sal op]ation4 ,= if ! ,dung ( ,horses1 ,c[s1 & ,%eep 7z 'tis b>ely ,dung7 c\ld b succ\r ,m5 & ,metals1 l z x br+s a m$ical or help+ succ\r unto ! ,vegetables1 !n might x by ! same reason be likewise call$ ,univ]sal4 ,b :]eas x is an help] to ! ,vegetables only1 & ha? no conjo9+ famili>ity ) ! ,m9]als & ,animals1 !re=e is x rightly & des]v$ly to be ref]r$ to ! ord] ( p>ticul> ,m$ic9es1 :i* are helpful to ! ,vegetables only4 ,b yet not)/&+1 ! ,salt be+ extract$ out ( ^? sorts ( ,dung1 & conv]t$ into ,saltpetre1 7:i* is a ?+ easily done7 do? !n admit ( be+ transmut$ into a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e3 ,b n[1 a=e su* a ,transmutation be made1 x does n exce$ ! ord] or b\nds ( ,p>ticul> ,m$icam5ts4 ,b ?is ,aurum ,potabile ( m9e m]its ! "n ( a true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 z be+ n only a mo/ high ,m$ic9e = ! ,vegetables1 b also = ! ,animals & ,m9]als too1 & ?is %all be p]fectly demon/rat$ z foll[s4 ,y mu/ get "s ,vessels made ( ! be/ ,e>?1 & /rong1 & su* z be+ well burnt 9 ! ,fire1 become l a ,/one4 ,& among/ su* ,e>?s1 ! ,col51 ,siburg1 ,wald5b]g1 & o!r su*-l natur$ ,e>?s1 are ! fitte/ = ?is ,"w2 let !m be made v ?ick1 & su* z w n imbibe any ,wat]4 ,if y want su* z ^!1 cause !n y\r ,vessels to be made ( ,glass2 = e por\s k9d ( ,e>?1 ?\gh x be glaz$ ov] ) ,lead-glass1 yet x is n s fit = ?is k9d ( op]ation2 !re=e y mu/ ( necessity provide y\r self ) fit & conv5i5t ,vessels1 & h a mo/ especial reg>d to ?is admonition4 ,let su* a ,vessel be a span long1 or high1 or deep1 & let x h ! same bread? or l>g5ess1 & let its bottom be p]=at$ ) "s small holes1 l z ^? ,pots :i* are made = ! keep+ ( ,fl[]s 9 are wont to be3 ,! ,pots be+ ?us prep>$ & fill$ up top-full1 ) cle> & lean ,s&1 y may put or plant !re9 ?ree or f\r ,se$s ( su* ,h]bs t y h a m9d to plant1 t s if haply "o ( !m comes n to good1 ! second1 ?ird1 or f\r? may4 ,:5 ! se$s are on ?is wise put 9 ! said ,s&1 & %all h be5 moi/5$ ) our ,univ]sal ,wat]1 ! ,pots mu/ !n be set abroad to ! ,sun & ,air1 t s ! ,se$s may spr+ up & gr[2 :i* se$s1 if good1 & n too old1 w 9 a few daies "t1 gr[ up out ( ! ,s&1 z if !y _h be5 9 any o!r fat ,e>?4 ,n[1 :5 !y %all h spr\t$ up s high z a f+]s l5g?1 y mu/ leave 9 y\r said ,pots two ( ! bigge/ & /ronge/ /alks or spr\ts1 & pluck up ! o!rs1 le/ !y %\ld imp$e ea* o!rs gr[?2 & y mu/ let !m h room en\gh 9 ! ,pot to gr[4 ,?is ,vessel ?us fill$ ) ,s&1 & plant$ ) se$s1 is to be set ^u ano!r /rong ,di% or ,platt]1 & :i* is made ( ! l sort ( ,/one-l ,e>?1 t s if t m$ic9al wat] %\ld happ5 to p5etrate & de/il ?r\gh ! s&1 x may n be lo/1 b be+ sav$1 may be aga9 p\r$ into ! pot-full ( s&4 ,moreov]1 y mu/ dilig5tly take he$ t no ,ra9-wat] fall !re9 & wa% away t m$ic9al wat]1 & s take f ! ,h]bs _! nutrim5t4 ,! s& mu/ n be too mu* wett$1 b lie alwaies some:at moi/1 le/ by be+ q dry1 or too wet1 ! :ole ,"w be corrupt$ by ei!r ! excess or defect ( ! due1 temp]am5t3 ,all ?+s "h prescrib$ be+ duly obs]v$1 ! ,h]b spr+s up 9 a %ort "t1 & be>s ,fl[]s & ,fruits soon] & bett]1 ?an if x _h gr[n 9 o!r dung$ ,e>?4 ,! ,col\rs become fair]1 ! ,od\rs w be /rong]1 ! ,virtues also w be great]1 & ^! ,h]bs d likewise long] keep _! virtues1 & are n s corruptible z o!rs are4 ,aft] t all ! humidity :i* y p\r$ fir/ on1 %all h be5 consum$ by ! ,sun & ! ,air1 s z t x is pla9ly vani%t1 !re mu/ "s o!r ,ra9-wat] 7:]e9 a little ( t potable ,gold %all h be5 dissolv$7 be aga9 p\r$ on ^u ! ,s&1 t s ! ,h]b may h its due supply ( n\ri%m5t1 s long z x %all be a-gr[+1 = ! :ole ,_w kn[s1 t !re does n gr[ ought at all out ( s&1 :i* is only wett$ ) b>e ,ra9-wat]4 ,likewise by ! help ( ?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e all k9ds ( ,h]bs & ,plants may be made apt to g]m9ate & gr[ ev5 9 mid-,w9t]1 & may be at any "t am5d$1 if s be t dissolv$ ,liquor be b p\r$ on ^u ! ,roots4 ,s w !y be soon] ripe1 & yield _! ,fl[]s & ,fruits mu* spe$i] ?an ^? t are dung$ aft] ! common way2 yea1 & m too4 ,i say1 t z to _! virtues & efficacy1 !y are to be pref]r$ f> be=e ! common ones4 ,! b>e simple ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e is wont to %ew s mu* efficacy1 z is "h m5tion$3 ,b n[ "s metallick ,f]m5t be+ add$ !reunto1 makes x f> m efficaci\s2 = by means !re(1 ! ,h]bs acquire great] & bett] virtues4 ,if !re be adjo9$ !reunto an aure\s f]m5t1 ! ,h]bs w n only get ! virtues ( ! ,gold1 b w also appe> spott$ "h & !re1 9 _! ,leaves & ,fl[]s1 ) gold5 spots l little ,/>s1 & w wond]fully please ! sight by _! delicate aspect4 ,if a ,silv] ,f]m5t be !reto add$1 ! ,h]bs w be impregnat$ ) ,silv]y virtues1 & be pa9t$ ) silv] spots z !y gr[4 ,! ,h]bs be+ by ?is means bett]$ ) a gold5 ,f]m5t = ! ,he>t1 & ) a ,silv] ,f]m5t = ! ,bra91 d ) a m admirable efficacy succ\r ^? ,memb]s4 ,& if ! great ones ( ! ,_w did = _! ,heal?'s sake take c>e = ! n\ri%+ su* ,h]bs z ^! 9 _! ,g>d5s1 !re's no d\bt at all to be made1 b t !y w\ld !ncefrom obta9 mo/ great b5efits4 ,=1 besides _! wond]fully delight+ ! sight ) _! beauty & delicat5ess1 & besides _! admirable virtues1 9 :i* !y f> excel ! common ,h]bs1 !y d likewise br+ ?is exce$+ great pr(it1 viz4 !y may be made use ( in/ead ( my ,aurum ,potabile1 :i* p]haps "s great m5 may be av]se f tak+1 ?r\gh ! p]swasions ( _! ignorant ,physicians1 :o mo/-an-end d1 by reason ( _! sotti% /upidity & ignorance1 sn>le & bite at su* k9d ( em95t ,m$ic9es1 & div]t _! ,lords & ,ma/]s f ! us+ ( !m1 z if !y 7 s _m ,poisons4 ,if !re=e 7to free !mselves f t ne$less c>e7 !y did b make use ( ^! ,h]bs in/ead ( my ,potable ,gold1 !y w\ld h[ev]1 by ! help ( su* ,vegetables1 enjoy s mu* ( ! efficacy ( my ,potable ,gold1 z to keep !mselves 9 good ,heal?1 or to recov] x1 be+ lo/4 ,besides too1 ! said ,potable ,gold may be mo/ commodi\sly & fitly appli$ to ! use ( ,mank9d1 n only by ! help ( ! ,vegetables1 b also ( ! ,animals too1 & t on ?is wise4 ,h5s 7or ,pullets1 c47 are to be a :ile n\ri%$ ) ,oats1 ,b>ley1 ,:eat1 or o!r k9d ( ,gra91 mac]at$ ) ! ,liquor ( t ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 & be+ n\ri%$ !re)al1 !y w by concoction or dige/ion transmute ^? ,m$ic9al ,virtues into _! ,fle%1 & s be f> m efficaci\s & nobl] ?an ! fle% ( o!r ,h5s or ,p\ltry4 ,! ,dung likewise ( su* ,f[ls may be ,sav$1 & mixt ) ,s&1 & ,h]bs be !re9 plant$1 :i* by ?is means w be r5d]$ bett] ?an ! common ,h]bs1 because !y assume to !mselves ! ,reliques ( t ,liquor :i* ! ,f[ls did n consume1 & by dige/ion transmute into _! ,fle%1 & s d conv]t x into _! prop] juice1 s t !re is n any ?+ at all ( t ,liquor lo/1 b ! :ole ( x passe? into mo/ notable pr(it4 ,v]ily ?is is an excell5t & admirable ,transplantation ( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 into ! ,vegetables & ,animals1 ! :i* ! t5d] great ones ( ! ,_w may make use ( ) ! greate/ security4 ,su* n[ z ^! 7viz4 ! great ones7 see+ t ?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e ( m9e do? n at all hurt ! t5d] se$s ( ,h]bs1 or ! "y ,pull51 b r be/[s on !m a great] efficacy & /r5g?1 w d\btlesly be induc$ to believe & und]/& ?us mu*1 viz4 t ?is same ,m$ic9e w 9 no case prove hurtful unto ,m51 :o z to t5d]ness1 _c be l ! se$s ( ,h]bs1 or l t5d] ,pull54 ,if ?is ,m$ic9e be ( s great an efficacy z to be capable ( transmut+ "s v55ate ,m9]al1 su* z ,m]cury is1 into true ,gold1 & t 9 a few h\rs space1 z we %all see & he> by & by1 x mu/ necess>ily foll[1 t x is n infect$ ) any malignity or v5om1 = ! malignity ( "o ?+ does n am5d or correct ! malignity ( ano!r ?+1 b r makes x wors]4 ,f h5ce x is app>5tly manife/1 t t ,potable ,gold does n at all p>take ( any malignity1 b is a mo/ :olsome ,m$ic9e = bo? ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als3 ,:i* ?+1 if any "o w n give cr$it unto1 or %all n be capable to und]/& ! same1 ,i "k n :at o!r help to af=d him2 = m9d+ my own affairs1 ,i h prop\nd$ & set d[n all ?+s out ( a good & s9c]e m9d2 if s be t any "o ha? ought t is bett]1 let him produce x out-"r1 & n despise ^? ?+s :i* he does n und]/&1 le/ haply he haz>de? 8 good "n1 z t convict$ ,ly> ,f>nn] ha? done1 & be d]id$1 & made a laugh+-/ock to ! common ,p4 ,b ,f>nn]'s sett+ ^u me ) 8 calumnies & sl&]s1 ha? m9i/r$ unto me an occasion ( answ]+1 & ( def5d+ my self3 ,^u ?is occasion ( my reply+1 !re h sprung up1 & come =? to ! ,light mo/ excell5t ,secrets & ,arcana's ( ,nature4 ,surely ,i %\ld nev] h s op5ly publi%$ my k 9 natural ?+s1 b %\ld h la9 hidd5 9 quiet1 _h n t ,blood-suck] & secret ,mur!r] ?r[n me out ( my tranquility by 8 v5om\s bit+4 ,b t x may n seem a ?+ /range & absurd1 t ,i write1 t ?is ,aurum ,potabile ( m9e do? induce into ! gr[+ ,h]bs a gold5 ,nature1 x seems a ?+ exp$i5t unto me1 to confirm ! bus9ess by "s true ,hi/ories4 ,9 ! ,hung>ian & ,transylvanian ,*ronicles1 x is m5tion$1 ,t 9 ^? ,c\ntries1 9 :i* ! soil or gr\nd ha? e :]e ab\t 9 ! ,m\nta9s1 an aure\s or gold5 nature1 & f :5ce1 = ?is ,?\s& ye>s1 ev5 to ?is v day1 mu* ,gold ha? be51 & ye>ly is digg$ out by ! ,gold,miners1 & be5 molt51 & co9$ into ,moneys1 !re h be5 (t times f\nd su* ,v9es1 z h n only _h _! ,leaves1 b also ! ,grapes too gild$ ov]1 z x 71 ) ,gold1 j z if !y _h be5 artificially gilt4 ,nor is ?is an old ,wife's ,fable1 b a ?+ mo/ c]ta9ly true1 & :i* _m h affirm$ unto me = a mo/ und\bt$ ,tru?1 "s ( :i* ,p]sons h _h _! ,habitations 9 ^? places1 & o!rsome ( !m d ev5 live !re at ?is day4 ,ab\t "s six ye>s s9ce1 :5 ,i liv$ 9 ,franconia1 x *anc$1 t a ,v9e to ^: ,roots ,i laid ,gold op5$1 & r$uc$ into its fir/ ,ens1 produc$ ,bun*es ( ,grapes1 ^: ,/ones 7 gild$3 ,:i* ,/ory ,i h m5tion$ m at l>ge 9 ! ,consolation ( ,navigators4 ,& b v lately a c]ta9 ,nobleman ( ,hung>y1 told me = a mo/ c]ta9 ,tru?1 t n f> f ,cremnitz1 be+ "o ( ! ,m\nta9 ,cities ( ,hung>ia1 a c]ta9 ,husb&man f\nd 9 8 ,v9ey>d a piece ( corporeal ,gold1 above an ,ell long1 gr[n out ( a ,/one1 & tw9$ r\nd ab\t ! said ,/one1 a little piece ( :i* 0 giv5 me by ! said ,nobleman1 because ( ! ,novelty & ,wond]s sake4 ,b put case t ?is 7 n true1 :i* not)/&+ is v true & indubitable1 z be+ a ?+ kn[n to ! :ole ,_w1 t su* gild$ ,grapes are (t5 f\nd 9 ,hung>ia & ,transylvania2 yet h[ev]1 ^? ?+s t ,i h m5tion$1 & attribut$ unto my ,potable ,gold1 are mo/ assur$ly true4 ,nor c ,i alleadge any o!r cause = ^! gild$ ,grapes & ,leaves 9 ,hung>ia1 b ?is1 t ! ,e>? !re is impregnat$ ) gold5 vap\rs1 or ) ! n yet h>d5$ & coagulat$ fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 & t aure\s wat] be+ mixt ) ! ,ra9-wat]1 ins9uates x self into ! ,roots & f !nce asc5ds up into ! ,b\ghs & ,grapes1 & 9 !m manife/s x self1 & becomes visible4 ,ev5 ?us also is x ) my ,aurum ,potabile1 7:i* is l to a spiritual ,gold7 if x be dissolv$ ) common ,ra9-wat]1 & be !re)al commixt1 & ! s& 79 :i* ! se$s ( ! ,vegetables 7 s[n7 be moi/5$ ) t ,liquor1 ! nutrim5t is attract$ out ( ! s& by ! ,vegetable ,h]bs1 & be+ attract$1 r5d]s !m p>tak]s ( an aure\s nature3 ,& ?is exp]i5ce te/ifies to be a ?+ mo/ true2 nor c x be o!rwise4 ,by ^! few ?+s "h spok51 e body 7z ,i suppose7 w suffici5tly en\gh p]ceive1 t my ,aurum ,potabile is a mo/ high ,m$ic9e = ! ,vegetables4 ,n[ we w likewise prove by "s few b yet cle> & conv9c+ ,argum5ts1 t x is a mo/ high ,m$ic9e = ! ,m9]als too4 ,( ! ,use ( my ,aurum ,potabile 9 ! melioration ( ! ,m9]als4 ,z conc]n+ ! bett]+ ( ! ,m9]als by my ,potable ,gold1 ?us /&s ! case3 ,x is capable ( exhibit+ to ^? t are inquisitive aft] ! transmutation ( ! ,metals1 & w\ld make trial ( ! same1 "s mo/ exact pro(s ( ! possibility !re(1 bo? 9 ! moi/ & 9 ! dry way4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 x is behoveful = e "o to "k1 t ! said ,aurum ,potabile1 :5 br\ght to its due p]fection1 & su* z my self "k1 ha? ! resemblance ( a bright & cle> wat]1 is ( a burn+1 hot1 & fi]y ta/e ^u ! tongue1 & gives out a sulphure\s1 b yet pleasant od\r4 ,b "s may say1 ,:at c any su* virtues be 9 a cle> ,wat]8 ,:at reason h y to call x ,potable ,gold1 = t ought to be yell[ or r$8 ,to su* an "o ,i answ]1 ,t 9 ! :it5ess is a r$ness hidd51 :i* is n disc]nable 9 its t5d] ,infancy2 b :5 by ! help ( ! fire x arrives to a great] age1 !n x discov]s x self1 & %ews =? its comel9ess & excell5cy toge!r ) mo/ em95t /r5g? & efficacy3 ,= ?us say ! ,philosoph]s1 ,unless y make our ,gold :ite1 y _c make x r$4 ,& 9 ano!r place1 ,if any "o kn[s h[ to de/roy ,gold1 s z x %all be ,gold no m1 he ha? arriv$ to a mo/ great ,secret4 ,& aga91 9 ano!r place1 ,our ,gold is n common ,gold1 b ,gold pot5tial1 n =mal 7or ,gold 9 p[]1 n 9 %ape74 ,su* ,say+s & ,s5t5ces ! :ole ,troop ( ! ,philosoph]s is full (2 by :i* x is exactly demon/rat$1 t ! true ,aurum ,potabile ought n to be pres5tly r$1 z to ! outw>d view1 b t x m]its ?is ,title1 if !re be b only t gold5 & r$ virtue & efficacy ly+ hidd5 9 its int]nal pr9ciple4 ,= if ?is :it5ess did n cov] ov] an hidd5 r$ness1 x c\ld nev] possibly become r$4 ,n[ my ,aurum ,potabile be+ coagulat$ by ! means ( fire1 & r$uc$ to a /ability 9 ! fire1 is turn$ into a /one ( a blood-r$ col\r1 & yields n 9 ! melt+ any corporeal ,gold1 unless a metallick body be adjo9$ unto x1 into :i* ! ,spiritual & ,philosophical ,gold1 betakes x self1 t s cloa?+ x self ) a body1 x may become ,corporeal4 ,?is potable ,gold ( m9e is1 ,lac ,virg9is1 or ! ,virg9s ,milk1 :i* is coagulat$ ) a small heat4 ,?is ,coagulum ,passe? into 7or becomes7 ! ,dragons-blood1 :i* be+ coagulat$1 mu/ necess>ily yield ! con/ant or durable ,salam&]4 ,i confess1 t hi!rto ,i h n prep>$ x2 nor _h ,i any opportunity to prep>e x1 b rema9 cont5t$ ) my ,lac ,virg9is1 z ) a mo/ excell5t ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 pati5tly expect+ :at ! ,div9e ,grace w 9 "t to come be/[ ^u me4 ,b t ,i may proce$ on to %ew t my ,aurum ,potabile do? likewise heal ! ,m9]als1 am5d !m1 & make !m gold51 ,i w "h set d[n "s waies ( do+ ! same bo? 9 ! dry1 & 9 ! moi/ way4 ,! mann] ( try+ 7by ! moi/ way7 :e!r or no my ,aurum ,potabile be a true ,philosophical ,volatile ,gold4 ,take ( my potable ,gold j4 & j4 or ss4 ( ,common ,quick-silv]1 put !m into a /rong ,glass1 & s small1 z t x may be half full ) ?is matt]4 7,,nb4 ,! glass mu/ h a r\nd bottom1 :e!r x be a piece ( "s small ,bol!ad1 or ( "s small ,phial1 t s ! ,m]cury may ga!r x self into "o ,ball 9 ! bottom7 & place y\r glass1 ) ! potable ,gold & ,quick-silv]1 9 ,s&1 to ! heigh? ( ! ,liquor1 !n heat x1 & leave x = ab\t "o h\r 9 a suffici5t heat1 t ! ,phlegm be+ exhal$1 ! potable gold may /ay beh9d 9 ! =m ( a :ite ,salt3 ,?is done1 p\r ag5 ^u t ,salt s mu* ,ra9-wat] z x evaporat$ 9 ! boil+1 or fill ! glass s full ) ,ra9-wat]1 z x 0 be=e full ( ! ,aurum ,potabile1 t s ly+ a :ile ^u ! said ,salt1 x may dissolve x1 :i* is h]eby aga9 turn$ into ! same potable ,gold1 hav+ ! same col\r1 ! same ta/e1 & ! same virtues z x _h be=e4 ,! ,m]cury be+ fre$ f ! said potable ,gold1 :i* is to be p\r$ (f1 is f\nd to be h>d1 & fix 9 ! bottom l ! be/ gold1 & ( ! same bigness or quantity1 z :5 x 0 put into ! glass4 ,,nb4 ,if by "s err\r committ$ ! ,arg5t-vive be n en\gh t+$ & br\ght to a due degree1 b ha? gott5 "s blackness1 x is to be tak5 out ( ! glass1 & put into "s little ,crucible1 & to be heat$ r$-hot ) live ,coals1 t s x may receive ! due gold5 col\r2 :i* said col\r x w get1 & w be l ! be/ ,duckat ,gold1 & w abide good & firm 9 all trials4 ,b t ,aurum ,potabile :i* 0 us$ ab\t ! coagulation ( ! ,quick-silv]1 may be (t5 made use ( ab\t ! same lab\r2 b yet y are to note1 t y alwaies take ea* "t less & less ,quick-silv] to ?is op]ation1 because ! potable ,gold do? 9 ea* ( ^? successive lab\rs lose by little & little its virtues4 ,?is way ( coagulat+ ( ,m]cury may be likewise us$ ab\t ! coagulation ( o!r ,m9]als & ,metals1 provid$ t ! said metals be r$uc$ into ?9 ,plates or ,leaves1 & s put 92 = be+ put 9 too ?ick1 !y _c be totally dige/$ 9 s %ort a "t by ! ,aurum ,potabile1 into ! due degree ( ,p]fection1 b rema9 7z _! inside "p7 crude1 & !re=e an accurate reg>d is h]eunto to be _h4 ,if ?is ,lab\r be rightly done1 ! ,metals w be ?r\ghly transmut$ into pure & good ,gold1 & t ( ! same magnitude1 figure1 & =m !y 7 ( :5 y put !m 92 b yet "o metal is soon] transmut$1 & m commodi\sly ?an ano!r1 accord+ z x %all be ( a ne>] aff9ity unto gold4 ,,nb4 ,if ! ,metal be n 9 a due mann] proce$$ )al1 b be z yet black :5 x is tak5 out ( ! potable ,gold1 x is !n to be well heat$ r$-hot1 t s x may get its gold5 col\r4 ,& if !re be ev5 yet any d\bt left1 let him put x 9 1 & purge x by ! ,c9]itium1 or ! ,cupel1 t s he may be assur$ ( hav+ true gold1 & may be fre$ f all k9d ( scruple & d\bt2 = nei!r nor w take away ought !refrom2 :i* ?+ ! pro( x self w mo/ cle>ly demon/rate4 ,! mann] ( mak+ a ,trial1 by ! dry way1 conc]n+ ! ,transmutation ( ! ,imp]fect ,metals1 by my ,potable ,gold4 ,take ( my potable gold1 or ,lac ,virg9is1 j4 & put x 9 a glass di%2 :i* done1 & ! di% plac$ 9 s&1 evaporate all ! humidity1 until !re rema9 ab\t almo/ half an ounce ( :ite ,salt2 put ?is ,salt 9 a ,crucible1 ) j4 or ss4 ( ! ,plates ( ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 or ,iron1 = ,t9 ,lead ne$ n be lam9at$3 ,place y\r ,crucible1 toge!r ) ! ,salt & ! ,metal1 among/ ,wood-,coals1 & ! ,salt w pres5tly melt l ,wax1 & p5etrate all ! :ole ,metal1 & transmute x into gold2 & ?is op]ation is done 9 "o qu>t] ( an h\r1 or half an h\r at ! utmo/4 ,! molt5 ,salt be+ p\r$ =? out ( ! ,crucible1 y w f9d 9 ! ,same ,crucible ! ,plate ( ! ,metal1 ( ! same quantity & %ape x 0 ( :5 put 91 & ?r\ghly transmut$ into pure good gold4 ,! ,t9 & ! ,lead w be molt5 into ,granes1 z be+ ( easie fusion1 :i* ,granes w h ! nature ( pure good gold4 ,if ! ,crucible %\ld be too mu* heat$ ) too int5se a ,fire1 x may also happ51 t ev5 ! 1 ,copp]1 & ,iron too may melt into granes4 ,& ?is ,i ?\ght good to in=m ! ,/udi\s (4 ,^! 7,o ?\ ,lov] ( ,arts7 are ! too ,exam5s & ,pro(s ( my potable gold1 & ( try+ x bo? by ! dry & ! moi/ way1 :i* if ?\ %alt rightly p]=m1 ?\ %alt n erre f ! m>k4 ,b n[ ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 t ?is ,transmutation is n ga9ful1 & ,i h already said be=e1 t my divulg+ ( all ^! ?+s is only to ?is end1 viz4 visibly to %ew ! possibility ( ! ,art4 ,= al?\gh t ! gold gott5 by ^! pro(s be true1 & purely good1 & pass+ all ! usual ,trials1 yet nev]!less x br+s no pr(it1 because ?is ,aurum ,potabile requires s mu* exp5ces1 7a=e x arrives unto ?is degree ( p[]7 z t ! gold gott5 by ! b5efit !re(1 _c c\nt]vail ! same4 ,nay1 if x %\ld be some:at pr(itable 9 ?is way1 yet w\ld t man d mu* amiss1 t %\ld wa/e away & imploy s k+ly a ,m$ic9e = ! gett+ ( a little ,gold1 see+ !re are o!r waies to get ,gold by4 ,& v]ily1 x w\ld be a great s9 & %ame = a man to consume su* a mo/ excell5t & em95t ,m$ic9e = little mony's sake4 ,nei!r is x = ?is end1 t ,i h ?us m5tion$ :at ,i h "h said1 viz4 to use x ab\t ! mak+ ( ,gold2 = my aim is only ?is1 t all ! _w may see t !re are m5 to be f\nd1 ev5 at ?is v day1 ^u :om ! ,div9e ,grace ha? be/[$ ! ,art ( prep>+ & mak+ mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5ts4 ,i d n envy1 t o!r m5 %\ld le>n some?+ out ( my ,writ+s1 & take ! opportunity ( advanc+ ?is ,"w to a f>!r p]fection3 ,b ,i w\ld n h ! impi\s ones at all to p]swade !mselves t !y %all obta9 ?is ,in/rum5t to d evilly1 & to ex]cise _! wick$ness by ,god1 :o kn[s :at ,he has to d1 w n d ^? ?+s :i* are 7p]haps7 lik+ & pleas+ to our fancies4 ,i c e h\r demon/rate ! tru? ( :at ,i h writt51 ) :i* demon/ration ,i re/ satisfi$4 ,i c easily conjecture t v>i\s m5 w pass v>i\s c5sures ^u my ,writ+s1 b ?is is :at ,i am n able to prev5t2 nor inde$ d ,i mu* c>e1 b ,i d h]e9 com=t my self1 9 t ,i h writt5 an und\bt$ ,tru?1 & c def5d x ev5 be=e ! :ole ,_w4 ,i c )al readily guess1 t "s or o!r may object aga9/ me1 & say z foll[e?1 viz4 ,t my ,potable ,gold is a b>e solution ( common ,gold1 :i* be+ adjo9$ unto ! o!r ,metals1 is by !m precipitat$1 & s r$uc$ into its =m] body2 & ?is _c be said to be a true transmutation ( ! ,gold4 ,to refel ?is objection !re=e1 ,i dem&1 ,:e!r or no ! common corporeal ,gold c be dissolv$ )\t "s corrosive ,liquor8 ,= ?is ,aurum ,potabile ( m9e is void ( all corrosion1 & is a fi]y wat]1 mo/ extreamly contr>y unto all corrosives3 ,see+ x is no?+ else b fix$ ,nitre1 or a sulphure\s ,salt1 betwixt :i* ,salts v]ily1 & common ,gold1 !re is no famili>ity at all2 nor are !re any su* virtues !re91 z to dissolve ! ,gold3 ,b put ,case x c\ld s be1 t ! body ( common ,gold %\ld be dissolv$ ) ^? fix$ ,salts1 & t by su* a ,solution x %\ld dissolve 7or make7 my ,aurum ,potabile1 v]ily x w\ld necess>ily foll[1 t su* a solution ( ,gold w\ld be ( a yell[ or r$ col\r4 ,b n[ 'tis n s ) m9e1 = my ,aurum ,potabile is s cle> & bright1 z t x f> exce$s ! bright transp>5cy ( ev5 ,f\nta9-wat] x self3 ,besides too1 ! solution ( corporeal ,gold t+e? ! hair1 h&s1 & nails ) a black col\r2 b on ! contr>y1 my ,potable ,gold does n s at all1 & !re=e ju/ly & des]v$ly1 x bo? may & ought to be> ! ,title ( ,philosophical ,gold2 = all ! ,philosoph]s t h be5 true ,possessors ( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 d confess 9 express words1 ,t _! ,gold1 or ! solution !re(1 do? n at all col\r ! h&s1 by :i* ,"* & ,sign !y di/+ui% betwixt ! vulg> & philosophical ,gold4 ,f h5ce x necess>ily foll[s1 t my ,aurum ,potabile is prep>$ ( ! true ,philosophical ,gold1 see+ x does n t+e ! h&s ) any col\r4 ,b put case t a ,solution ( common ,gold %\ld be made by ! help ( "s m5/ruum t is n corrosive1 7b su* is n my solution7 yet not)/&+1 x w\ld n ?r\ghly t+e ! ,imp]fect ,metals & common ,quick-silv] 9 dige/ion ) !m1 & transmute !m1 b w\ld cov] ov] 7z x 717 _! ,sup]ficies only ) ! col\r ( ! precipitat$ ,gold1 l z is wont to be ) all o!r solutions ( ,gold1 & su* a p[d] p]=m+ ! same effect1 may be prep>$ ( common gold2 ! way ( ! ,prep>ation !re( ,i h deliv]$ 9 my ,writ+s4 ,silv] be+ !re)al laid ov]1 is z well gilt1 z if x _h be5 done ) ,gold & ,quick-silv]3 ,! sup]ficies !re=e is only gild$ ov]1 b ! body ( ! ,silv] x self is n at all transmut$1 b abides 9 its =m] /ate4 ,s ,gold dissolv$ 9 _s ( ,salt1 do?1 by ! help ( ! ,vitriol ( ,v5us1 gild ov] ! ,sup]ficies ( any ,iron1 b ! ,iron reta9s its ,irony prop]ty & nature3 ,if to su* a solution pl5ty ( ,wat] be p\r$1 & ,arg5t-vive1 ,t91 ,lead1 ,iron1 or ,bismu?1 be put !re9to1 ! gold is wont to precipitate out ( ! corrosive wat]1 9 ! =m ( a por\s ,sponge1 & to adh]e to ! metal !re9to put4 ,n[1 z soon z ev] ! wat] is %ook ab\t1 ! precipitat$ gold disp]se? x self abroad 9 ! wat]1 l a tr\bl$ mudd9ess1 & ! ,metal is ! same z x 0 be=e putt+ 91 )\t any transmutation at all4 ,moreov]1 if any ,solution ( common gold c\ld t+e ! :ole body ( ! imp]fect metals 7b yet ?is c nev] be7 x w\ld necess>ily gild ov] ! ext]nal sup]ficies ( ! ,metals1 & especially ! ext]nal sup]ficies ( pure ,luna1 :5 rubb$ or sme>$ ov] ) ! same2 & ev5 ?is n[ my ,aurum ,potabile does n d2 b if x be sme>$ ^u ,silv]1 x col\rs & pa9ts x ) all k9ds ( col\rs1 & z inf9ite z appe> 9 ! ,peacock's ,tail1 & 9 su* wise too1 z t !y _c be easily rubb$ out2 & ^! ,col\rs are an und\bt$ ,argum5t1 t ?is my ,aurum ,potabile is n ! vulg> ,gold1 b ! ,secret ,gold ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,all ^!1 & o!r ! l ,objections1 ,i c\ld mo/ easily prev5t by due & fitt+ ,answ]s1 if !y %\ld be object$ aga9/ me2 b ,i ?9k no body w be s audaci\s1 z 7)\t produc+ any bett] ?+s7 to oppose himself aga9/ ^? ?+s :i* 9 ! judgm5t ( ! :ole ,_w are acc\nt$ = good4 ,( ! ,use ( my true ,aurum ,potabile 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,to :at purpose %\ld ,i make _m words ( ! mo/ great ,efficacy & ,virtues ( my ,potable ,gold 9 ,m$ic9e8 ,i d n deem x a ?+ necess>y to write a l>ge ,book conc]n+ !m1 = su* k9d ( ,writ+s d _m times m hurt ?an good3 ,= !re is su* an odd cu/om ( ,writ+ s preval5t1 z t "s m5 blu% n (t-times to ascribe su* great virtues to "s col\r$ ,br&y-w9e1 z c h>dly be attribut$ ev5 to ,aurum ,potabile x self4 ,i confess1 t _m times !re lies m ,virtue 9 "s v vile mean ?+1 ?an 9 preci\s & sumptu\s ,pe>ls4 ,b see+ t e "o _c disc]n ! true f ! false1 & is con/ra9$ 7on ! contr>y7 to give cr$it unto ^? ?+s :i* he draws 9 by 8 ,e>s1 x _c possibly be1 b t he erre f ! ,tru?1 & (t5 *use ! evil in/ead ( ! good2 :i* defect is easily help$ by mak+ trial1 & prov+ !m1 = ?is way is wont to try ! ,tru? ( ?+s4 ,%\ld ,i b describe 9 an accurate mann] ! ,virtues ( my ,potable ,gold1 x w\ld fill a l>ge ,volume3 ,& ?is is n my int5t 9 ?is place1 b 7,god p]mitt+7 x %all %ortly be effect$ 9 a little ,book1 :]e9 %all be compriz$ _m o!r ( my be/ ,m$icam5ts1 & %all %ortly come abroad "u ! ,title ( ,glaub]'s ,ph>macopia3 ,& 9 ?is place ,i w 9 few words h9t out ! ,use ( my ,aurum ,potabile4 ,!re=e1 =asmu* z my ,potable ,gold is 7z ,i h already frequ5tly repeat$7 a conc5trat$ ,fire1 & r$uc$ into a liquid =m1 & all its :ole ,ess5ce may be said to resemble no?+ else b "s t5d] p5etrat+ ,fire1 yet void ( flame1 e "o may readily conjecture :at x is helpful =1 & :at use x is ( 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,among/ all ! ,elem5ts1 ! pure/1 subtile/1 mo/ p5etrative1 & mo/ efficaci\s1 is ,fire1 & ?is is grant$ by e body2 = ! =ce ( ! ,fire1 viz4 its heat p5etrates ev5 ! mo/ compact bodies1 z ,metals1 & ,glass2 nor is !re any ?+ t c /op its way2 ! ,wat]1 ,e>?1 & ,air are easily %ut out4 ,! ,omnipot5t ,god ,himself is comp>$ ) ,fire1 f :om all ?+s receive ,_s & ,life1 & )\t :om no?+ c live or move x self1 = )\t him1 all ?+s are dead1 h>d1 & cold2 z appe>s 9 ! bodies ( m5 & o!r ,animals1 :i* be+ alive1 are alwaies hot1 b be+ dead1 become m cold ?an any ,ice4 ,!re=e1 z long z t small sp>k ( ,life 9 ,man1 & o!r ,animals1 is f$ & n\ri%$ ) its due ,food & ,dr9k1 s long also do? x attract its nutrim5t1 & cont9ues 9 its vigor\sness4 ,b z soon z x is de/itute ( its nutrition1 & t x be tak5 !ncefrom1 ! ,life do? pres5tly beg9 to be debilitat$1 & to fade1 l z a k9dl$ ,lamp1 if ,oil be n p\r$ !reunto1 do? at la/ g out1 & ext+ui%e?4 ,see+ n[ t ! ,life ( a ,man is a me] fire1 & is f$ & su/a9$ by a suitable ,food & ,dr9k only1 l to a ,lamp1 :i* 7)\t ! p\r+ on ( ,oil1 & )\t ,air1 )\t :i* no fire c burn1 nor any ,life live7 _c cons]ve its light4 ,"s or o!r may dem&1 ,:at ! reason is1 t su* m5 are s easily seiz$ on by ,diseases1 :o h no want ( ! be/ ,food & ,dr9k1 & :i* too is mo/ fit = ! su/a9+ ( ,life8 ,h]eto ,i answ]1 ,t 9 su* k9d ( m51 ! gross1 crude1 t5aci\s1 & cold hum\rs d %ut up ! passage to ! po9t & sp>k ( ,life1 :]eby x is depriv$ ( ! nutrim5t1 be+ h]eby kept back4 ,= an ,example ( :i*1 ,take a k9dl$ ,lamp1 9 :i* ! ,wick or ,cotton is furr$ & clogg'd up ) ! ,dreggs ( impure ,oil1 :]eby ! ,oil c h no f>!r access to ! burn+ ,flame2 & h5ce x comes to pass1 t x goes out1 & vani%e?1 & dies1 ?\gh !re be /ore en\gh ( ,oil4 ,s likewise is x ) an old ,tree1 ?\gh !re be /ore ( ,dung !reto appli$1 yet ! vegetation is n alwaies1 & = ev]1 b all ?+s die at la/4 ,n[1 ! crude1 gross1 & clammy hum\rs ins9uat+ !mselves into ! ,roots1 d ha/5 on ?is dea?1 & ! ,roots be+ /opt or clogg$1 ! due nutrim5t is )drawn or )-held f ! ,tree1 l z is wont to happ5 9 ,m51 & 9 burn+ ,lamps1 z we said b n[4 ,all ?+s h _! natural ,causes1 ! :i* ?+ ,god ,himself ha? d\btlesly s orda9$ & implant$ 9 ,nature1 t all ?+s 9 _! ord] ha/5+ on to _! de/ruction1 no?+ may be f\nd :olly con/ant & /able 9 natural ?+s1 b be all subject to decay & dea?1 & t ,et]nity alone1 & ,div9e /ability1 7or ! durability ( cele/ial ?+s only7 might be laid op54 ,bright cle> ,wat]1 hav+ its c\rse ?r\gh ,*annels & ,wood5 ,pipes1 do?1 aft] _m ye>s "t1 at l5g? fill !m ) ,dirt1 /ops !m up1 & b>s up its own way & curr5t4 ,?is is ! ,op]ation ( ! cle> & cold ,wat] ( ,f\nta9s2 ! hot ,ba?s d x f> soon]1 z appe>s 9 ! ,aquisgrane ,ba?s1 & o!rs1 9 :i* ! ,aqu$ucts & conveyances = ! ,wat] are to be frequ5tly op5$ & cleans$1 :]eby ! ,wat] may h ! fre] passage4 ,bur ^? ,wat]s1 :i* be+ hot1 d 7:5 cool7 pres5tly let fall _! fces 9 ! ,vessels1 & /op or furr !m up1 d mo/ spe$ily ( all %ew ?is same op]ation4 ,! same is also done 9 op5 ,vessels1 if1 viz4 ! cle> & transp>5t ,wat] ( ,f\nta9s be sev]al times heat$ 9 a ,copp]1 & be ag5 s (t5 cool$1 !re do? !n at l5g? /ick on to ! inside ( ! ,copp] a t5aci\s slim9ess1 :i* at la/ is turn$ into an h>d ,/one4 ,if n[ ! pure & bright ,wat] ( a ,f\nta9 effecte? su* an op]ation1 ,:at1 ?9k y1 w\ld t ,wat] d1 :i* 9 its own nature is tr\bl$ or muddy1 ?ick1 salti%1 & slimy4 ,h5ce x is t n only new-pre/ ,w9es1 or t ?icki%1 muddyi% ,mu/1 d let fall _! fces to ! bottom1 & fa/5 _! ,t>t> to ! sides ( ! ,b>rel1 b ev5 ! old ,w9es d likewise d ! same1 b n s mu* z ! new ones d4 ,n[ !n1 see+ t su* k9d ( tr\bl$ dr9ks are us$ by m5 = nutrim5t1 x is cle>ly necess>y1 t 7! int]nal ,b[els ( ! body be+ /opt by _! dregg9ess7 _! n\ri%+ prop]ty ( ! ,life mu/ )-draw1 l z ! fecul5t ,oil )draws f ! light ( ! ,lamp3 ,= all ^? ?+s :i* a man fe$s ^u1 & daily dr9ks1 d 9 process ( "t /op up ! passages ( ! int]nal b[els & conveyances 9 ! body ( man1 & s despoil ! vital ,fire ( its nutrim5t4 ,!re=e by h[ mu* ! m ?is nutrim5t ( ! ,life is )drawn1 s mu* ! soon] is ! light or vital ,fire ext+ui%$1 & ! cold & d>ksome dea? approa*e? ! ne>]1 & becomes sup]i\r4 ,f h5ce arose t old ,prov]b1 ,eat su* ?+s z are well cook'd or bak$2 ,dr9k su* dr9ks z are cle>2 ,speak su* ?+s z are true1 t s y may be long-liv$4 ,b n[ "s may say1 ,i w !re=e %un tr\bl$ dr9ks1 & fe$ ^u well-dre/ & well-prep>$ ,meats1 t s by %unn+ ! way = ,dea?'s entrance1 ,i may enjoy a long-life4 ,i confess1 'tis well said1 = sobriety 9 meat & dr9k1 & ! %unn+ ( gross & crude meats1 & tr\bl$ dr9ks1 d mu* help to cons]ve heal?3 ,b yet x does n foll[1 t he %all n be at l5g? subject to ,diseases1 nor die2 = !re is no meat t is s well cook'd1 & no dr9k t is s cle>1 b x c>ries ) x its hidd5 fces1 ) :i* ! int]nal ,vessels may 9 a long] process ( "t1 be /opt up1 & ,diseases introduc$1 ev5 z we %ew$ b n[1 by an example drawn f ,f\nta9-wat]1 :i* 9 process ( "t /ops up its own passages3 ,& by ! same reason too mu/ ^? ,trees t are 9 ! highe/ tops ( ! ,m\nta9s at l5g? die1 :5 7?\gh !y are n\ri%$ ) mo/ cle> ,ra9-wat]7 _! nutrition is )-held f !m by ! /opp+ up ! pores ( ! ,roots4 ,b yet ,i d n say t an ,oak1 or "s o!r wild ,tree1 9 wild places1 :i* is n\ri%$ only ) ! ,ra9-wat]1 & ! ,leaves :i* ye>ly fall (f1 dures no long] ?an "s ,fruit-be>+ ,tree does1 :i* is dung$ & n\ri%$ 9 ! ,g>d5s ) s+ul> c>e & lab\r3 ,no1 = x is kn[n1 t an ,oak do? _m times endure & live a ,?\s& ye>s2 :]eas on ! contr>y1 su* a till$ or t5d]ly-kept ,tree sc>ce atta9s to ! ,hundr$? ye>1 & ?is is to be imput$ to ! div]sity ( nutrim5ts4 ,! ,/ag 9 ! ,woods1 & ! ,cr[ 9 ! ,air1 live above an ,hundr$ ye>s1 b be+ caught & f9ely f$1 !y sc>ce live ,fifty ye>s4 ,a man t lives b>ely ^u ,bread & ,wat]1 w d\btless prolong 8 ,life to f> m ye>s ?an if he us$ delicate food & dr9k2 & ?is is a mo/ manife/ ?+1 & yet m5 lay x n to he>t1 b by enjoy+ too great a pl5ty ( delicacies1 !y bur!n ,nature ) too great a load1 f :5ce ob/ructions ( ! b[els d arise1 & a way laid = ,diseases to ent] 94 ,a ,tree t is dung$ ) too mu* ,dung1 gets to x self1 toge!r & at once1 too mu* fatness1 & ?is *oaks up ! ,roots & h9d]s nutrition1 :]eby ! body & b\ghs !re( _c be suppli$1 & s consequ5tly ,dea? mu/ ent] 91 & put out ! ,life ( t ,tree4 ,:at ,c\nsel n[8 ,y w haply say1 ,if t ob/ructions be ! pr9cipal causes ( ,diseases & ,dea?1 are !re no ,rem$ies1 by ^: help su* l ob/ructions may be prev5t$2 or 7if !y already are made7 be :olly remov$ & tak5 away8 ,yes1 ,i say1 t bo? may be done1 viz4 a timely prev5tion1 & also a ?or\gh abolition ( !m1 :5 !y h gott5 head2 & ?is to be done by su* k9d ( ,m$icam5ts :i* are fri5dly to ,nature1 & contr>y unto ! ?+s f :i* ^? ob/ructions & con/ipations h _! rise2 = cold1 t5aci\s1 impure1 & wat]y hum\rs mu/ necess>ily be att5uat$1 mollifi$1 cut1 & op5$ by heat+1 att5uat+1 incid+1 or cutt+1 p5etrat+1 & fi]y ,m$icam5ts2 = daily ,exp]i5ce tea*e?1 t x is a ?+ cle>ly impossible = ob/ructions to be tak5 away1 :at k9d soev] !y be (1 )\t ! help ( w>m+ & p5etrative ,m$icam5ts4 ,& among/ all ^? ,m$ic9es1 ^! are f\nd to be ! mo/ c]ta9 & mo/ efficaci\s1 viz4 ! volatile ,_s ( common ,salt1 or ( ,vitriol1 void ( corrosiv5ess2 ! volatile _s ( crude ,t>t>2 ! _s ( ,ur9e1 & ( ,salt-,armoniack1 & o!r ! l fi]y ,spirits1 :i* d ex]cise _! ,virtues ) mo/ excell5t success 9 ! tak+ away ( ^? k9d ( ob/ructions4 ,b =asmu* z ^? volatile spirits d = ! mo/ "p set ^u & resolve su* ob/ructions z are b beg9n+1 & n z yet confirm$1 b d n seize ^u ! m fixt & invet]ate ones1 z hav+ n s mu* /r5g? z to subdue & ca/ out !m1 = !y are to be ca/ =? by _! l1 t is1 by ! m fixt ,m$icam5ts2 :i* ?+ no skilful ,physician w ga9-say4 ,! :ole drift !re=e ( ! bus9ess lies 9 ?is1 viz4 by :at means su* k9d ( ,m$icam5ts may be gott51 z by ^: help n only ! newly-ris5 ob/ructions1 b also ! invet]ate & confirm$ ones too1 may be driv5 out ( ! body ( man4 ,n[1 ?is _c be effect$ by ,h]bs1 & su*-l natur$ ?+s1 z is suffici5tly witness$ by ?is pres5t ,age1 = no body t is subject to ^? k9d ( ob/ructions1 is cur$ by ! help ( ! ,h]bs1 & su*-l ?+s4 ,= aft] t ! sick ,pati5t ha? a long "t us$ ! palliative ,cure 9 va91 ,dea? at l5g? comes =c+ 91 & snat*e? him away aft] 8 lick+ 9 _m ,pots full ( su* /uff1 :i* not)/&+1 by "s good ,m$ic9e might h be5 easily prev5t$3 ,=1 ,i pray1 h[ c x possibly be1 t a cold1 gross1 crude1 & n well-prep>$ ,m$ic9e %\ld draw =? cold & gross hum\rs1 :i* %\ld be heat$1 cut1 & mollifi$8 ',tis j z if a man w\ld melt "o piece ( ,ice ) ano!r piece ( ,ice1 & s r$uce x into ,wat]2 b yet x w nev] be done )\t fire or heat4 ,& !re=e a p5etrat+1 fi]y1 liv+1 & good ,m$icam5t1 is to be appli$ unto ^? cold & t5aci\s ob/ructions1 to heat1 ext5uate1 & sc[re !m out2 & ! ,syrups1 ,cons]ves1 & ! cold1 dead1 & muc\s or slimy ,juleps %\ld be remov$4 ,v]ily1 ,i _c suffici5tly en\gh wond]1 :5 ,i ?9k ^u ! small reg>d t is _h to ! ,life ( ,man1 & h[ ra%ly & wantonly x is neglect$1 out ( me] pure ignorance4 ,! pres5t ,_w is s bl9d & p]v]se1 z t x nei!r w nor c believe ?is1 ?\gh x be %[n x ev5 ) ones f+]s3 ,b yet ?is /ubborn p]v]s5ess does n hurt any s mu* z x does ! ,innoc5t1 :o und]/& n ^! ?+s1 & are ev5 con/ra9$ to cr$it ^? ?+s only :i* !y he> (2 all o!r ?+s !y commit to ,*ance & ,"t1 toge!r ) ! re/ ( ^? err\rs1 unto :i*1 z likewise unto o!r abuses1 ?is endeav\r ( m9e1 w 7if ,god s please7 "s "t h]eaft] adm9i/] "s ,r$ress4 ,we d !re=e conclude & det]m9e1 t ! pr9cipal & *iefe/ occasion & cause ( ,diseases & ,dea?1 are ^! slimy1 gross1 t5aci\s hum\rs1 :i* by little & little seize on & /op up ! int]nal b[els ( ! body1 & )draw 7or )hold7 f ! radical humidity its nutrim5t1 & s debilitates ! vital fire m & m1 & at l5g? q ext+ui% x4 ,n[1 to remove & ?r[ (f ^! ,furr+s1 !re is no o!r ,rem$y1 b t ! passages ( ! int]nal b[els be kept op5 & clean1 or t !y be op5$ & unlock$1 z 'tw]e1 if already /opt up4 ,n[ ?is ?+ my ,aurum ,potabile c p]fectly effect2 a bett] ,m$ic9e ?an :i*1 & "o m apt & fit to op5 all ! ob/ructions ( ! body ( man1 'twill n be s easie a matt] to f9d2 = x is 9 its nature a subtile1 fi]y1 p5etrat+ ess5ce1 w>m+ all cold affects1 att5uat+ ! gross1 incid+ or cutt+ ! t5aci\s1 & consum+1 & dry+ up all hum\rs & ,wat]i%ness2 insomu* t 7be+ made use (7 x do? inhibit & imp$e ! g5]ation 7or gr[?7 ( all k9d ( ob/ructions1 & by mollify+ & incid+ !m :5 !y are already g5]at$1 do? :olly take !m away3 ,^u ?is accompt1 by its corroborat+ ! radical moi/ure & vital _s1 & pres]v+ x safe & s\nd1 x gets ! prehem95ce ov] all o!r su* ,m$icam5ts z p]=m ! same effect3 ,mo/ wor?y is x !re=e to be call$ & e/eem$ ! conc5trat$ c5t] ( all ,m$icam5ts4 ,= all ^? virtues :i* are f\nd simple & div]s or di/9ct 9 any ( ! ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 & :i* d1 by a ,p>ticul> ,efficacy1 set ^u ,diseases2 are conc5trat$ 9 my ,aurum ,potabile1 & be+ collect$ into "o1 d display all ! virtues ( ^? p>ticul>s univ]sally1 & !re=e d ^! virtues discov] x to be well wor?y ! "n ( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e3 ,= ?is ,m$icam5t does n only exce$ all o!r ,m$icam5ts 9 ! mo/ spe$y op]ation ( its virtues 9 ! cur+ ( ! bodies ( m51 b also x pla9ly ab\nds ) ! same admirable virtues 9 ! bett]+ ( ! ,vegetables & ,m9]als2 & !re=e x is to be pref]r$ beyond all o!rs1 & to be extoll$ ) ! highe/ ,praises4 ,b n[1 if 9 case x %\ld ab\nd ) f> m noble & m efficaci\s virtues1 7z to ! tam+ & subdu+ ! ,diseases ( m57 !n x already ha?2 & yet1 on ! contr>y1 %\ld effect no?+ by ^? its virtues 9 ! melioration or am5d+ ( ! ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 x c\ld n possibly claim to x self ! ,title ( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 b w\ld be rank'd among/ ! numb] ( ,p>ticul> ,m$icam5ts1 z t5d+ only to ! cur+ ( ! ,diseases ( ,animals4 ,b n[1 see+ t 7z we said be=e7 my ,aurum ,potabile do? mo/ p[]fully help n only m51 9 ! ,animal ,k+dom1 b likewise 9 all ! ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 7out ( ! ,dom9ion ( :i* ?ree ,k+doms1 viz4 ,animal1 ,vegetable1 & ,m9]al1 !re is no?+ 9 all ,nature to be f\nd7 & is a mo/ high ,m$ic9e unto !m all2 !re=e also ! ,"n & ,title ( a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e do? rightly & prop]ly app]ta9 !reunto4 ,! ,philosoph]s d inde$ ascribe ?us mu* unto _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 viz4 t x is able to heal all ! ,diseases ( ,mank9d1 & ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 & _! defects1 & transmute ! said metals into p]fect ,gold4 ,b conc]n+ its be+ ! supream m$ic9e = ,vegetables too1 t !y are sil5t 93 ,:y !y sil5tly pass ?is ov]1 = my "p1 ,i _c c]ta9ly tell1 nor d ,i deem x necess>y to exp\nd ! same3 ',tis suffici5t t my self h proce$$ f>!r1 & d manife/ly decl>e1 t x w p]=m ! same 9 ! ,vegetables too4 ,b yet ,i w\ld t e "o %\ld und]/& me aright1 & n c\nt me s simple1 z if ,i did lik5 or comp>e my ,aurum ,potabile ) t great ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* transmutes va/ quantities ( imp]fect metals into mo/ pure ,gold by projection3 ,no1 no1 ,i d n ascribe su* great ,virtues unto my ,m$ic9e1 :i* x has n 9 x1 b yet )al ,i _c tell1 :e!r or no 9 process ( "t "s bett] ?+ may n arise !refrom4 ,f>!r too1 ! ,philosoph]s say ( _! ,m$ic9e1 t x c make v>i\sly-col\r$ preci\s ,/ones agreeable 9 any col\r to ! natural ones1 out ( all k9ds ( ,fl9ts4 ,& n[1 p]haps "s or o!r w require ?is ( my ,aurum ,potabile2 to :om ,i reply1 z a=e1 s ag5 n[ at pres5t1 t my ,aurum ,potabile is z yet imp]fect1 & is b 9 its infancy1 :i* haply 7be+ br\ght by ! b5efit ( ! fire unto p]fection7 w effect ! self-same ?+3 ,b 9 ! /ate :i* at pres5t x is 91 & :]eunto my self h br\ght x1 & 'tis at pres5t con/itut$ 91 x is turn$ 9 ?ree h\rs space 9 a cov]$ ,crucible1 into a transp>5t ,/one1 r$ l blood1 & resembl+ a ,ruby3 ,( :i*1 if a little bit be ca/ into molt5 glass1 x makes x gre51 yell[1 sky-col\r'd1 or ev5 black too2 accord+ to ! mor5ess or lessness ( ! quantity ?r[n 91 or accord+ z x is long] or less] :ile kept 9 ,flux4 ,if n[ x op]ates ^! ?+s1 :il/ unfixt & immature1 any "o may easily conjecture :at x w\ld effect1 7 x br\ght to a p]fect con/ancy 9 ! fire4 ,b x t+e? "s sorts ( ! :ite ,fl9ts1 kept = "s h\rs 9 ! ,fire1 ) v>i\s col\rs1 & transmutes ,sulphur x self into mo/ excell5t ,gold2 :i* effect makes me m admire1 ?an all ! ?+s t ,i ev] he>d (2 & h[ ?is betid$ me1 x w be wor? ! :ile1 at pres5t to make m5tion (4 ,i did once put "s ounces ( my said ,aurum ,potabile 9 a porcelane di%1 z !y call x1 & plac$ x 9 ,s&1 t by ! evaporation ( ! ,phlegm1 ,i might r$uce x into a ,salt3 ,b :il/ ,i 0 abs5t1 ! heat ( ! ,fire be+ too mu* encreas$1 a good "p ( ! ,liquor boil'd ov] ! ,di%1 & spilt x self into ! ,s&1 ,n[ :5 ,i came to look to x1 ,i p]ceiv$ t ! ,liquor :i* boild ov] ! di% _h hidd5 x self 9 ! hot s&1 ,i took out ! said s&1 :i* ) ! ,aurum ,potabile 0 ga!r$ into "o body or mass1 & ,i put x 9 a glass1 & p\r$ ,ra9wat] !reupon1 & plac$ ! ,glass 9 hot ,s&1 !n ,i put ! ,wat] ) :i* ,i extract$ ! ,salt1 into a ,tunnel1 toge!r ) ! s& :i* 0 to h ! salt sep>at$ f x1 & s ,i sep>at$ by a ,filt] ! ,liquor ?us impregnat$ ) ! salt1 f ! s&1 :i* said ,liquor pa/ ?r\gh transp>5t1 & un*ang$ 9 col\r & ta/e3 ,b n[ ?is s&1 :i* 0 :ite at fir/1 0 clad n[ ) a r$ col\r1 :i* /irr$ 9 me an exce$+ admiration1 t ?is ,potable ,gold ( m9e %\ld t+e ! s&4 ,?is s& ,i put 9 a ,cupel1 & br\ght x to ! ,te/1 & x yield$ me pure good gold2 & ?is made me wond] ! m2 = v]ily x is a wondr\s transmutation1 & su* z ,i nev] he>d (4 ,^u ?is acc\nt d ,i p]swade my self1 t a piece ( ,cry/al may by a b>e dige/ion 9 ?is potable ,gold1 be dige/$ into a preci\s ,/one1 b ,i h nev] z yet tri$ x1 b yet ,i w try x1 if ,god prolong my ,life4 ,hav+ made ?is trial ) ! s&1 ,i pres5tly conjectur$1 t ! s& :i* ,i plant$ my ,h]bs 91 & :i* ,i moi/5$ ) my ,aurum ,potabile1 did n imp>t ! full virtues1 & all ! qualities ( ! gold to ! ,h]bs1 implant$ !re91 b did reta9 ! bett] "p to x self1 = its own melioration1 & af=d$ b ! smalle/ portion !re( to ! ,h]bs3 ,nor did ?is conjecture deceive me1 = ^u ?is occasion ,i se>*t f>!r into ?is bus9ess1 & f\nd x ev5 s4 ,& !re=e1 = ! future1 ,i us$ no m s&1 = ! communicat+ ! gold5 virtues & faculties unto ! ,h]bs1 b in/ead !re(1 ,i us$ ,sawdu/1 9 :i* ,i began to s[ or implant ! ,h]bs1 = ,wood is n end[$ ) su* p[]ful or /rong virtues1 z to be capable ( extract+ ! aure\s ,ess5ce out ( ! ,potable ,gold1 l z ! s& do?4 ,^u ?is accompt !re=e any rott5 ,wood or ev5 ! ,sawdu/ ( ,wood w be m fit = ?is ,"w ( plant+1 ?an s& x self is1 = ! s& attracts to x self ! mo/ pr9cipal virtues ( ! ,aurum ,potabile1 & !reby do? bett] x self1 & be/[s ^u ! ,vegetables "s small ,reliques only4 ,_h ,i n accid5tally f\nd ?is effect1 ! s& w\ld h robb'd me ( mu* b5efit4 ,moreov]1 ?is ?+ likewise1 :i* is well wor? ! kn[+1 mu/ n be pass$ ov] 9 ?is place1 viz4 t :at h]bs soev] are 7by ! help ( my ,aurum ,potabile7 gr[n up1 !y are all ( !m great] & /rong] ?an ! common sort are1 & d f> exce$ !m 9 col\r1 ta/e1 smell1 & 9 all virtu\s qualities4 ,! reason is ?is1 because ! said ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e is a me] fire1 & be/[s its fi]y vig\r ^u ! ,vegetables & ,h]bs3 ,= x is a ?+ suffici5tly kn[n1 t by h[ mu* hott] ! ,c\ntries be1 s mu* ! m efficaci\s ,h]bs d !y produce4 ,! ,h]bs t gr[ 9 ! l[] ,holl& ,c\ntries1 are n comp>able to ^? :i* ! upp] ,g]many 7:i* is ( a dri] & hott] soil & air7 do? produce1 nei!r 9 od\r1 sav\r1 nor virtues4 ,nor do? ,high-,g]many produce ,h]bs ( t efficacy & bigness z ,france do?1 :i* is ( a hott] & dri] air ?an ,g]many is2 = 9 ,g]many ,rosem>y w h>dly pres]ve x self safe f be+ injur$ by ! ,w9t] season2 :]eas 9 ! ,fr5* ,des>ts x gr[s s exce$+ly well1 z t x runs up l ,trees1 capable ( def5d+ "o aga9/ ! ,ra91 ! :i* ?+ is n usual 9 ! m cold ,c\ntries4 ,v]ily mo/ excell5t ,honey is br\ght f ,m>seilles1 7:]e ! ,bees suck x out ( ! ,rosem>y ,fl[]s7 into ,g]many1 ,holl&1 & o!r ,c\ntries1 :]e) excell5t ,me!gl9 is made1 & o!r ,fruits & ,fl[]s cons]v$ !re)al4 ,b t ,honey :i* ! ,bees are wont to ga!r 9 ,holl& & ,friezl&1 ab\t 9 ! moi/ ,mead[s & moori% ,fields1 f ! ,fl[]s !re gr[+1 ha? sc>ce any od\r at all1 b yet x is 9 goodness beyond t :i* ! ,bees ga!r f ! /rong-smell+ ,fl[]s ( wild ,trees1 or f ! ,blossoms f\nd 9 ! b>r5 ,broomy ,?ickets4 ,by ?is !re=e x appe>s1 t !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,virtues ( ! ,h]bs 9 ?is or t ,c\ntry1 & t su* m5 are n a little deceiv$1 :o )\t any reg>d _h1 e/eem+ ( all ! ,europan ,h]bs alike1 d attribute to ! ,h]bs ( ! ,nor!rn ,c\ntries1 z ,d5m>k1 ,sw$el&1 ,norway1 ,pol&1 ! self-same ,virtues z ! anci5t ,physicians ascrib$ to !irs1 9 ! m ,s\!rn ,c\ntries4 ,& ?us d our mod]n ,gal5i/s1 affirm+ t _! moi/ ,h]bs 9 ^! cold ,c\ntries are ( equival5t ,virtues to ^? ,h]bs :i* ! anci5t ,physicians h made m5tion (2 b ,exp]i5ce suffici5tly te/ifies :at effects !y %ew1 & :at err\rs ! said ,gal5i/s commit4 99 99 99 99 99 ,avic5n1 ,av]roes1 g9eta1 & ! pillag] ,gal51 7 n ,g]mans1 ,sw$es1 ,danes1 or ,polonians1 b dwelt 9 ^? hot ,c\ntries1 :]e9 ! soil or e>? 0 day & night heat$ ) ! ,sol> rays1 & impregnat$ ) an aure\s prop]ty1 & s communicat$ to ! ,h]bs wond]ful ,virtues & admirable ,efficacy4 ,extreamly !re=e d !y erre1 t d>e attribute ! v self-same virtues to ! ,h]bs ( our cold] ,c\ntries4 ,b ,i confess1 t by ! b5efit ( ,art1 ! self-same virtues may be be/[$ on ! ,h]bs1 ev5 9 our mo/ cold ,l&s1 :i* ^? ,au?ors attribute to _! ,arabian ,vegetables2 ,:]e ,nature ends1 !re ! ,arti/ mu/ beg91 say all ! ,philosoph]s1 b especially ,h]mes1 :o is1 z x 71 ! ,fa!r ( all ! ,philosoph]s1 do? cle>ly & op5ly te/ifie ! same 9 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table1 say+1 ,t :i* is b5ea?1 is l t :i* is above2 & t :i* is above1 is l t :i* is bel[1 = ! accompli%m5t ( ! ,miracles ( "o ?+1 c4 ,& albeit t ^! words are exp\nd$ ) div]s ,explications1 yet not)/&+1 ! g5]al s5se & mean+ ( !m po9ts at no?+ else b ! sup]i\r & inf]i\r 1 :i* g5]ates all ?+s1 & br+s !m to p]fection3 ,we _c by any =ce draw unto u ! upp] 1 mu* less enjo9 him to make our ,l&s p>tak]s ( 8 m hot beams1 & to fill ! ,h]bs t gr[ !re9 ) ! self-same virtues t ! ,arabian ,vegetables 7 end[$ )3 ,alas1 ! ,sun nei!r he>s nor kn[s u1 b proce$s on 9 its accu/om$ c\rse1 & dis*>ge? t ,(fice :i* 0 impos$ on x by ! ,div9e ,p[]4 ,if we are desir\s ( bett]+ ^? gifts ( ,nature t are v\*saf$ unto u1 !n mu/ we set ab\t ! ,"w ( ,art1 & see :e!r or no x 7be+ an imitator ( ,nature7 c af=d u any help4 ,& ?is x w d v easily1 insomu* t our ,europan ,e>? may br+ =? z efficaci\s ,h]bs z ! ,arabian soil do?1 & t ) small ,co/s & ,lab\rs2 s t !re is no ne$ ( my m *>gable ,aurum ,potabile = ! accompli%m5t ( t bus9ess2 = a sulphure\s & fluid salt ,wat] w p]fectly effect ! same1 see+ t 9 salt & sulphur ! ,sol> beams are abundantly conc5trat$ & coagulat$4 ,?is is our ,t]re/rial 1 by ! virtue :]e( all ?+s d gr[1 :i* if we d b "k h[ rightly to fit & ord]1 we %\ld v]ily effect ! v self-same ?+ by ! help ( ,art1 t ! sup]i\r & natural ,sun op]ates 9 ! ,h]bs1 aft] its natural k9d ( way4 ,he n[ t nei!r und]/&s nor appreh5ds ^! ?+s1 is n at all wor?y to be acc\nt$ a ,philosoph]1 b foll[s aft] bl9d ,lead]s1 & hurries o!rs z well z himself into d>kness4 ,! ,sun p]=ms its c\rse 9 ! ,firmam5t1 accord+ to its accu/om$ mann]1 & _c be r5d]$ ei!r great] or less]3 ,b we h ! inf]i\r ,sun 9 our p[]1 & c accommodate x to our ,h]bs accord+ z we li/ our selves1 & 9 :at quantity we please4 ,^u ?is accompt ,art do? f> out/rip ,nature2 & 'tis 9 our p[]1 by ! help !re(1 7viz4 ( ,art7 to out/rip x1 if s be we h x & "k h[ to use x4 ,b ?is ,disc\rse ( m9e ha? be5 m l>ge ?an ,i int5d$1 & m9ds me ( desi/+ !refrom4 ,i suppose ,i h spok5 en\gh = a wise man's in/ruction2 & ?us mu* ,i ?\ght x 0 exp$i5t = me to h9t by way ( a ,p>5!sis4 ,b yet h[ev]1 t ,i may ! m cle>ly & m p]spicu\sly set d[n all matt]s1 t s e "o may see & appreh5d1 t ,i h set be=e !m ! me] pure nak$ ,tru?2 ,i judge x exp$i5t to ins]t "h yet m ,examples & ,in/ructions1 t s :oev] has a m9d to make trial1 may 9 v de$ exp]im5t ! ,tru? ( ?is ?+4 ,coagulate my ,potable ,gold into a r$ ,salt1 & put 9 #c1 #d1 #e1 #f1 #g1 #h1 #ab gra9s1 m or less1 into half an ounce ( ,cry/al glass melt$ 9 a ,crucible1 t ly+ 9 ! sup]ficies !re(1 ! said gra9s ( ,aurum ,potabile ,salt may be molt54 ,?is done1 ! glass w pres5tly attract into x self ! ,t9cture1 & become ( a ,jacyn? col\r1 & s delicate1 t x is n a :it inf]i\r 9 col\r to ! natural ,jacyn?4 ,,nb4 ,if ! melt+ be cont9u$ yet long]1 ! glass w be t+$ ) a gold51 gre51 sky-col\r$ col\r1 & at la/ ) a black-col\r too1 if x be too long left 9 ! fire4 ,he t desires to make a ,ruby1 let him put ! b>e coagulat$ ,potable ,gold 7)\t ! addition ( any p]egr9e ?+7 into a pure & cov]$ ,crucible1 & !re leave x 9 fusion = "s h\rs1 & he w get su* a delicate blood-l col\r$ glass1 z is capable ( refre%+ a man's nature1 :5 debilitat$ ) ! multiplicity ( c>es1 tr\bles1 & lab\rs1 & ?is by a b>e look+ !reupon4 ,& any "o may easily conjecture :at a refre%m5t x w be to a man's m9d1 :5 7aft] abundance ( va9-sp5t lab\rs1 & exce$+ e>ne/ expectations ( ! ,bless+ ( ,god ^u !m71 he do? at la/ see ) 8 own eyes1 t t ?+ is possible to be effect$1 :i* ) su* an incr$ible1 ard5t a desire he ha? s long a "t s\ght aft]4 ,)\t d\bt ! see+ ( ! promis$ ,l& did affect ,moses ) an unexpressible joy1 ?\gh he nev] entr$ !re9to4 ,:at man kn[s by look+ ^u ! se$ ( any ?+1 :at col\rs & :at figure ! ,plant is (1 t w proce$ !refrom8 b 9 its gr[+ up by a due nutrition1 x do? at l5g? become manife/1 :i* a=e lay !re9 hidd53 ,ev5 s ! true fir/ ,ens ( ,gold lies hidd5 9 my ,aurum ,potabile1 & is n visible to ! sight1 mu* less do? t appe> :i* %all or may by ,art be made !re\t (1 be=e x %all h arriv$ unto its con/ant fixity or fixation1 7z ! ,*ymi/s phrase x7 by ! help ( ! fire4 ,& !re=e mu/ !re be a pati5t expectation until ?is ,infant wax ripe1 & atta9+ unto a man-l e/ate1 x p]=ms man-l actions4 ,:o w\ld ev] h believ$ t !re lies hidd5 9 an ,egg ! :ole ess5ce ( a ,bird1 ) all its ,memb]s1 ,fea!rs1 & :atev] else app]ta9s !reunto1 b t x is a ?+ s ?or\ghly common8 ,! ,mu/ ( ,w9e1 if drank 9 too great a quantity1 hurts ! /oma*1 weak5s x1 & cause? ,colick pa9s2 & ! same ,liquor1 aft] x is become a /rong & cle> ,w9e1 corroborates ! /oma* & ! :ole body1 & s at l5g? lays (f ^? virtues or prop]ties :i* x held hidd5 9 x self :il/ x 0 ,mu/4 ,he t kn[s a ,vegetable ,se$1 an ,animal ,egg1 or a ,m9]al primum ,ens1 do? at la/ also come to "k1 t f a ,se$ !re mu/ proce$ an ,h]b1 f an ,egg a ,bird1 & f ! fir/ ,ens ( ,m9]als an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e3 ,b he ^: und]/&+ _c compreh5d ^! ?+s1 b contemns !m1 z an abject or contemptible ,se$1 ,egg1 & fir/ ,ens ( ,m9]als1 viz4 a sulphure\s ,salt1 su* a "o do? ev5 ignorantly despise ! ,h]b1 ! ,bird1 & ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e hidd5 !re94 ,!re=e no body %\ld contemn ^? ?+s t he has no k (4 ,& see+ x is cle>ly p]ceptible1 t ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold hides )9 x ! true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & :i* ,"t1 ,art1 & ,nature w really produce unto ! ,light3 ,!re=e !re is no reason :y any "o %\ld und]value my ,potable ,gold1 or despise x1 because x is z yet 9 its infancy1 & is l "s common salt wat]2 b he %\ld r ?9k ?us ) himself1 t x is l ! :ite ( an ,egg1 :i* hides )9 its inw>d b[els1 z ,i may s say1 its yolk1 :i* 9 process ( "t w br+ =? a mo/ delicate ,bird4 ,b ^! ?+s :i* ,i h already spok5 ( ! nature & prop]ties ( my ,aurum ,potabile may suffice2 its ,m$ic9al use %all %ortly be cle>ly describ$ among/ my *iefe/ ,m$icam5ts1 & s be publi%$1 toge!r ) !m4 ,b he t is m9d$ to make use ( ! same 9 ! mean :ile1 may safely d x1 & )\t any k9d ( haz>d at all1 = x op]ates no?+ else1 b :at is conducive to ! good heal? ( man's body1 corroborat+ ! debilitat$ radical humidity or vital _s1 & confirm+ x1 by :i* ! life ( man is n\ri%$1 encreas$1 & cons]v$ _m ye>s 9 a wi%'d-=1 heal?ful e/ate1 j z a ,lamp is kept alive by ! p\r+ on ( ,oil1 or ! vig\r ( ! ,fire by ! apposition ( ,wood !reunto1 by :i* x is pres]v$ f ext+ui%+ & dy+3 ,b yet ! use !re( mu/ be w>ily & judici\sly admitt$1 because be+ a me] pure fire1 x mu/ be mod]ately adhibit$4 ,at ! beg9n+ ( adm9i/r+ x1 "o or two drops may be giv5 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 or o!r ,dr9k1 unto ! ,sick1 b be/ ( all 9 ! _s ( ,w9e3 ,!n ! next foll[+ day "o little drop m may be add$1 & s ! ,dose may ea* day be augm5t$ by ! apposition ( "o small drop1 until x "w by ,sweat & ,ur9e1 & sometimes also g5tly by ,/ool4 ,?is ,op]ation be+ made 7& on ?is wise active7 !n ! ,doses are to be 9 l mann] daily less5$ by ! omission ( "o drop at a "t1 until ! ,sickness be happily remov$1 & s ! ,sick ne$ no f>!r use ( ! same4 ,all ?+s be+ ?us rightly in/itut$1 x w manife/ly appe>1 t all ,sicknesses1 yea1 ! hidd5 ones too1 are expuls$ by ?is ,m$icam5t1 & ev5 z x 7 consum$ l z ,wood is consum$ by a burn+ fire1 9 su* wise1 z t no?+ at all ( x rema9s1 save ! fix$ ,salt1 b is all r$uc$ into a ,no?+3 ,= all ,diseases1 z we %ew$ a=e1 h _! rise f moi/ hum\rs1 :i* no?+ c heal & rem$y m commodi\sly & safely ?an ?is ,aurum ,potabile ( m9e1 :i* is su* a vehem5t resi/] ( all ov]-ab\nd+ humidities1 op5+1 incid+1 consum+1 & dispell+ !m1 j z ! consumes ,wat] 9 a ,vessel1 & wafts x away by evaporation4 ,h5ce x is1 t x bo? cures1 & by way ( a pres]vative1 prev5ts ! ,leprosie1 ,fr5*-,pox1 ,qu>tane1 & all o!r ,fev]s2 ! ,scurvy1 ,epilepsie1 ,apoplexy1 ,hypocondriack ,melan*oly1 ! ,/one 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 ! ,g\t1 & all ! ,diseases ( ! ,matrix1 bo? kn[n & unkn[n1 & ! v>i\s ,sicknesses ( ,wom51 z also ! dreadful ,plague1 ) all ! evil effects aris+ !refrom4 ,= x is f\nd t no?+ is subject to ,corruption & ,dea?1 b an ab\nd+ ,phlegm1 or an immature humidity :i* is wont mo/ spe$ily to pass into a putrefaction4 ,f h5ce x is cle>ly manife/1 t ! sangu9e man1 :i* is end[$ ) a dri] temp]ature1 has a f> bett] fruition ( 8 heal? ?an ! phlegmatick man ha?1 :o ab\nds ) moi/ure4 ,dry ,sug> dures _m ye>s1 b be+ moi/5$1 x turns s[re1 & becomes ropy & ill-sav\r'd1 ?o' x be a ,salt1 & is mixt ) o!r corruptible ,vegetables to pres]ve !m4 ,f h5ce may x be se51 t a sup]flu\s humidity op5s ! ,gate = ,dea? to ent] 9 by1 & seize ^u ! ,life3 ,b on ! contr>y1 a temp]ate siccity pres]ves all ?+s 9 an heal?ful /ate1 & b>rs up ! passage aga9/ any corruption4 ,! ,ro( ( a curi\s & /ately-built ,h\se be+ full ( *9ks & holes1 lets ! ,ra9 91 :i* moi/5s all ! :ole /ructure1 & cause? x to rot & spoil3 ,b if ! holes 9 ! ,ro( be /opt1 & ! w9d[s by :i* ! ,ra9 beats 9 be %ut1 & ! w9d[s on ! o!r side ( ! h\se1 :]e ! wet beats n 91 be on ! contr>y op5$1 t ! w>m ,air pass+ 91 !reby may ?r\ghly dry up all ! moi/ure1 & s inhibit or put a /op to ! ,progress ( ,putrefaction1 !n ! :ole frame & build+ w be kept s\nd & good1 :i* o!rwise w\ld be rott$ & q spoil$4 ,su* m5 z live 9 ! moori% f5ny ,c\ntries1 & fe$ ^u a wat]i% ,meat & phlegmy ,dr9k1 are = ! mo/ "p ( an uns\nd temp]ature1 & tr\bl$ ) ,cat>rhs & ! ,scurvy4 ,b on ! o!r h&1 ^? t inhabit high & l(ty places1 & h ! fruition ( a dri] & pur] ,air1 & t fe$ ^u su* meats z are m conducive unto heal?2 ^! m5 "k no?+ ( ^? wat]y sicknesses1 b h fl\ri%+ & /rong bodies1 & h firm1 compact1 & excell5tly well temp]$ fle%4 ,& ?is diff]5ce is n f\nd only to be 9 ,m51 b also 9 all o!r ?+s4 ,= n only ,bread1 ,fle%1 ,fruit1 & su* o!r ?+s z are us$ = daily food1 d gr[ m\ldy mu* soon] 9 ! moi/ places1 & s corrupt1 b also ev5 ,metals !mselves too1 z ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,t91 & ! l1 ev5 ^! _c %un ! corruption ( ! ,air1 b are laid ov] ) ,ru/1 :i* 79 a dri] air7 !y d n s easily contract4 ,by all ^! circum/ances x is s cle>ly evid5c$1 t sup]flu\s moi/ure is to all ?+s alwaies hurtful1 & gives an inlet unto ,corruption1 t ,i ?9k !re is no body t w d>e to say any ?+ to ! contr>y4 ,& !re=e see+ t ?is ,aurum ,potabile ( m9e do? 7among/ all o!r ,m$icam5ts1 :at ,title soev] dignifi$ )7 mo/ notably excel 9 ! tak+ away ( ,corruptions1 & may be mo/ safely made use ( bo? = pres]vation f1 & cur+ ( ,diseases1 x ought to be acc\nt$ & e/eem$ ( z an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & t v des]v$ly1 & :i* gives place to none4 ,^! few ?+s ,i 0 will+ to describe "h 9 ?is place1 conc]n+ ! use1 efficacy1 & virtues ( my ,potable ,gold1 9 ! cur+ ( ! ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als4 ,!re %all sudd5ly foll[ m conc]n+ ! same1 9 ,! ,description ( ! use ( my ,pr9cipal ,m$icam5ts4 ,x n[ rema9s1 t ,i make "s brief m5tion ( ! prep>ation ( my a=esaid ,potable ,gold1 al?\gh ,i h already (t5 done ! same 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s1 & h v cle>ly %[n ! same1 b yet aft] a ,philosophical mann]1 & )\t sett+ d[n any ,receipt1 b "h & !re by piecemeal2 z = example1 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 9 its ,exposition & ,cont9uation1 :]e x is briefly describ$1 s z t x !re=e ne$s n any f>!r illu/ration4 ,b yet1 t ,i may abundantly satisfie all m51 ,i d 7by way ( ov]-plus7 admoni% e "o1 t he d n ?9k t ?is subject is to be s\ght aft] f =eign & f> remote places1 ) a great deal ( co/s & *>ges2 = ! matt] out ( :i* my ,aurum ,potabile is made1 is 9 e place1 & (f]s x self ev5 9 a mann] gratis1 to ! mo/ poor z well z ! ri*e/1 & )\t ,co/s1 & is br\ght to its p]fection 9 ?ree daies space3 ,to t p]fection1 ,i say1 7t y may rightly und]/& my m9d7 z its infancy requires1 viz4 s z to become a ,lac ,virg9is1 or a cle> ,univ]sal ,m$ic9al ,wat]1 :i* ,i call ,aurum ,potabile1 & 9 :i* ! mo/ preci\s ,dragon's-blood lies hidd51 :i* is to be transmut$ 9 a c]ta9 limitt$ "t1 by fixation1 into a con/ant ,salam&]2 ! :i* ,i h n z yet ev] effect$1 & !re=e =be> to use m words1 re/+ satisfi$ ) ?is my ,aurum ,potabile1 :i* ,i h _m a "t prep>$ by my lab\r1 & "h treat (1 & =be> to multiply any m words ab\t ?+s ( great] mom5t4 ,9 ! mean "t ,i d\bt n1 b t 7if "t & lab\r be be/[$ h]eab\ts7 ?is ,aurum ,potabile w\ld arrive unto ! utmo/ fixity & con/ancy1 bo? 9 ! moi/ & 9 ! dry way4 ,f>!rmore1 ,i d5y n1 b t ?is same ,aurum ,potabile may be made ( all ! ?+s ( ! :ole ,_w1 b yet easi] & soon] out ( "o subject ?an ano!r4 ,!re is no ,infant t is born s poor1 b t he necess>ily enjoys t subject1 & _c live )\t x3 ,!re=e "s ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h writt51 ,t ,adam & ,eve _h ! same matt] 9 ,p>adise2 :5 z yet !y _h no cloa?+4 ,m>y ! ,prophetess & ,si/] ( ,moses1 calls x1 ,! ,"w ( ?ree h\rs2 ano!r calls x1 ,! ,philosophical ,"w ( sev5 daies3 ,i ,glaub]1 be+ a new ,disciple ( ,h]mes1 d mo/ truly affirm1 ,t ?is my ,aurum ,potabile1 :i* ,i "h treat (1 may be p]fect$ n only 9 ?ree daies1 b ev5 9 ?ree h\rs space1 & t out ( su* subjects z are e :]e to be f\nd1 & :i* all m5 "k & make use (1 & _c be )\t4 ,i speak ! pure nak$ ,tru?1 )\t hid+ x "u any ,cov]+s ( similitudes or enigmatical expressions4 ,& t no body may ?9k t ^! my ,writ+s are n to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]1 b t !y conceal all ?+s "u an hidd5 mean+1 ,i d aga9 affirm ?is ?ird "t1 t ! ,aurum ,potabile :i* ,i write (1 may be made ( any ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al1 b yet soon] out ( "o ?an ano!r4 ,= al?\gh any "o may prep>e x out ( a piece ( ,wood1 ,bread1 or ,fle%1 & out ( an h&ful ( ,/raw1 ,leaves1 or ,grass1 yet not)/&+1 x may be easi] made out ( an h&ful ( ! salt ( any ,vegetables & ,animals1 z be+ _! conc5trat$ c5t]2 & ?is ,i bequea? to ! :ole ,_w z an infallible ,tru?4 ,b ,i w\ld h e "o rightly to und]/& me1 :at ,salt ,i "h po9t at1 viz4 ,i mean no o!r1 b t :i* is to be f\nd 9 all ?+s4 ,b t ! true mean+ ( my words may be yet ! cle>] & op5li] disclos$1 ,i w adjo9 a %ort b fundam5tal ,disc\rse4 ,x is n suffici5t = a lov] ( ,art1 t is inflam$ ) a desire ( obta9+ "s good ?+1 b>ely to read ov] su* or su* a ,philosoph]1 & pres5tly to p]swade himself1 t by ! me] read+1 he %all =?) und]/& cle>ly & p]spicu\sly ! ,art treat$ (4 ,no1 b he mu/ accurately m$itate1 & consid] :at t is :i* he seeks =1 :5ce x ha? its orig9al1 & by :at means or :at way he may obta9 x4 ,= if we w make our se>* f ! utmo/ & extreame/ ,coa/s 7or ,b\nds z x 77 ev5 to ! inmo/ b[els or c5t]1 we %all f9d1 t ,god 0 ,"o & alone f ,et]nity1 ev5 till ! "t :]e9 x pleas$ him to create visible ?+s = ,8 own glory & delight4 ,& :5 ,he w5t ab\t do+ ?is1 ,he said1 ,let x be3 ,assoon z ?is ,fiat1 or ,let be1 0 pron\nc$ by ,god1 x began to move x self1 & to *ange 7or turn7 into f\r ,elem5ts1 out ( :i* ,elem5ts !re aft]w>ds arose all ^? ,creatures1 :i* c be disc]n$ ) our ,eyes1 & )\t ! f\r ,elem5ts !y c\ld nei!r be nor consi/1 & )\t !m ev5 ,nature h] self c br+ =? no?+4 ,n[1 if any "o w\ld endeav\r aft] :at is pur] & bett] ?an ^? ?+s :i* are g5]at$ f ! ,elem5ts1 he mu/ make 8 attempts by ,,art1 ! :i*1 by ov]com+ or out/ripp+ ,,nature1 ha? its t5d5cy to t ,butt :]eunto ,nature _c atta92 & he mu/ !re beg9 8 op]ation :]e ,nature end$ h]s1 z n kn[+ h[ to make any f>!r progress3 ,= !n is a ,qu9tess5ce obta9$1 :i* exce$s ,nature "o degree1 & _c be promot$ by ,art any f>!r4 ,b if any "o has a desire ( obta9+ any bett] & great] ?+ ?an ?is same ,qu9tess5ce1 he mu/ !n proce$ "s o!r way2 = 7z we said b n[7 ,art _c make any f>!r progress beyond a ,qu9tess5ce3 ,& !re=e necessity requires1 t !re be made a regress or retrogradation unto ! ,c5t] f :i* ! v ,elem5ts !mselves h _! orig9al4 ,?is ,c5t] is t ,div9e ,fiat or ,univ]sal ,h]maphroditick ,salt1 p>ticipat+ ( bo? natures1 :i* be+ ! true ,primum ,mobile1 compreh5ds hidd5 9 x self two contr>ies1 :i* act+ "o ^u ano!r1 d br+ =? ! ?ree ,pr9ciples ( ! ?ree ,k+doms1 ,vegetable1 ,animal & ,m9]al1 & d n\ri% !m by ! f\r ,elem5ts1 & multiply !m1 & ?is is ! common c\rse ( nature4 ,b n[ ,art makes a mu* f>!r progress1 & r$uce? ! ,circumf]5ce to ! ,c5t]1 & do? n p]mit unto t ,c5t] or ,primum ,mobile1 t ! ,pati5t be ov]come or subdu$ by ! ,ag5t1 by ! op]at+ ( ^? two contr>ies ^u ea* o!r1 nor does x suff] x to pass into ^? ?ree k+doms1 viz4 ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al1 z into its ,circumf]5ce1 b do? s subdue1 & keep1 & bridle 9 t ,primum ,mobile1 t x does n divide or dilate its ,virtues by a l>ge circumf]5tial walk1 z x 71 b do? 9 a mann] swall[ !m d[n into its own self1 or conc5t] !m2 j z if a ,dragon %\ld bite (f 8 own v5om\s ,tail1 & !re)al n\ri% himself1 :5 he _c light ^u any o!r ,food1 & s by ?is means becomes a mo/ high ,m$ic9e4 ,& !re=e mo/ wisely said ,h]mes1 ,our ,dragon do? n die1 b by its ,bro!r & ,si/]4 ,x is a ?+ necess>y1 t "o fire %\ld ov]come ! o!r1 & transmute x into a m noble ess5ce4 ,su* a fire z ?is1 is my ,alkahe/ical ,arcanum1 or true ,aurum ,potabile1 ) :i* wond]ful ?+s may be effect$4 ,x is a transp>5t cle> ,wat]1 :]e9 ! col\r & =m ( fire lie? hidd5 & introv]t$2 b yet t int]nal ,fire is easily & spe$ily manife/able1 & educible unto view1 by ei!r ! dry or moi/ ,fire4 ,! dry way is done by ! heat & fire ( common ,wood-,coals2 & z = ! moi/ way1 a well-rectifi$ ,_s ( ,w9e is to be us$1 & su* z is void ( all its ,phlegm4 ,take !re=e ( ! dry & conc5trat$ ,fire j4 put x into iij4 ( ! moi/ ,fire or ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* moi/ fire w pres5tly swall[ up ! dry "o4 ,^! be+ bo? ( !m dige/$ by a due heat ( ,fire = "s h\rs1 9 a long-neck'd ,phial or ,bol!ad1 w put on a blood-r$ col\r1 & w manife/ & expose to view its conc5trat$ ,virtues1 ) curi\s col\rs1 & ) a pleasant ta/e & smell1 by :i* he>t-corroborat+ qualities x f> excels all o!r ,aromatical ,ess5ces1 t s]ve = ! /r5g!n+ ( ! he>t2 = ^? prop]ties :i* a=e lay turn$ inw>ds1 & 7 %ut up 9 its inmo/ b[els1 are all ( !m drawn =? & made visible1 & become subject to ! ext]nal di/+ui%+ s5ses4 ,by ?is means ! abject & little ,infant :i* 0 clad 9 a :ite col\r1 becomes a speak+1 /rong1 & prud5t man1 & ?is v ,lac ,virg9is x self is *ang$ into ! mo/ efficaci\s ,dragons-blood4 ,?is n[ is ! mo/ true ,aqua-vit1 & ! mo/ true ,w9e ( ,heal?1 "s few drops ( :i* be+ daily tak51 d cons]ve good heal?1 & be/[ long ,life4 ,_m hone/ m5 h ) _! own eyes se5 at my ,h\se ! admirable & mo/ spe$y effects ( my (t5-m5tion$ true ,potable ,gold1 & especially its op]ative efficacy 9 ! transmutation ( ! ,imp]fect ,metals4 ,if !re=e su* a "o z is tr\bl$ ) griev\s ,diseases1 & :o f9ds no help 9 ^? vulg>1 commonly-kn[n ,gal5ical ,m$icam5ts1 %all ne$ ! help ( ?is my ,aurum ,potabile1 ,i w out ( ,*ri/ian ,*>ity will+ly be/[ ^u him s mu* !re(1 z may be requisite = ! recov]y ( 8 =m] heal?2 & ?is ,i w ! r d1 t ! wond]ful miracul\s de$s ( ! ,div9e ,p[] may be made kn[n 9 ^! la/ times4 ,no body %all fi% out f me m ,directions ?an ^? :i* ,i h too & ag5 hidd5 9 my ,writ+s1 conc]n+ ?is ,aurum ,potabile2 let x suffice e "o1 t he c f9d ?is ,m$ic9e ready prep>$ 9 my h&s1 ! :i* sc>ce "o ( an hundr$ w\ld be able to make1 7 he a ,possessor ( ! ,secret4 ,?is ,m$ic9e %all lie ready prep>$ by me z long z ,i live2 ,i w n d5y x to any body2 nay m1 ,i w op5ly %ew ! use !re( too1 unto "s ( my fri5ds1 9 ! melioration ( bo? ! ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als !mselves1 t s ! ,wond]s ( ,,god1 & ! possibility ( ,art may be manife/$1 & come to light4 ,& n[1 may x please ! ,omnipot5t ,,god1 :o is ! beg9n+ & ! end ( all ?+s1 to inspire u1 out ( ,8 me] ,grace & ,m]cy1 & implant 9 our cold he>ts1 :i* are /opt up ) d>kness1 ! w>m+ heat+ sp>k ( ,8 ,holy1 ,et]nal1 ,inf9ite1 & all-correct+ ,light1 t x may !re91 z 9 "s salti% & sulphure\s ,e>?1 be n\ri%$1 & gr[ up l a little ,se$1 & br+ =? ,fruit a ,?\s& fold1 to ! ,salvation ( all our ,s\ls4 ,am54 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,9 :i* is describ$ ! ,magnific5t ,com+ ( ,,elias ,,! ,,arti/2 ,& t ! wond]ful ,salt ( ,philosoph]s is ! mo/ ,excell5t ,m$ic9e ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als4 ,by ! help ( :i*1 n only ,vegetables d gr[1 & are multipli$2 ,diseases ( ,m5 & ,animals1 :e!r int]nal or ext]nal1 are miracul\sly ,cur$1 & ,imp]fect ,metals really *ang$ into ,sol & ,luna2 yea1 pure ,sol r5d]$ able to su/a9 ! ,=ce ( ,fire beyond ! natural #bd4 to ! #bh4 degree b also f e ,plant natural ,sol is extract$1 & dispos$ to fix$ness1 = multiplication ( x self4 ,,! ,,preface4 ,c&id ,read]1 ,among anci5t ,philosoph]s ( ! ,hea!n1 z ,*aldees1 ,egyptians1 ,p]sians1 ,greeks1 & ,romans1 yea1 & ! ,hebrews !mselves1 x 0 a long-receiv$ ,cu/om1 enigmatically to propose :at !y e/eem$ mo/ wor?y ( conf$]ation1 le/ su* ,secrets %\ld ei!r be divulg$ or lo/2 to ! end1 t unwor?y p]sons hav+ reg>d to ! ,lett] only2 & n respect+ ! ,s5ce express$ 9 ^? words1 might "k no?+ at all ( !m3 ,b contr>ily1 ! ,wor?y1 enlight5$ ) ! ,light ( ,,god & ,nature1 well und]/&+ :at is signifi$ by ^? ,words1 might !nce reap mo/ pr(itable ,fruit4 ,! ,tru? ( ?is is suffici5tly prov$ by ! ,writ+s ( anci5t ,philosoph]s2 also by ! ,books ( ,moses1 & ! ,hi/ories ( ! ,prophets4 ,= all ^!1 or ! greate/ "p ( !m1 d inde$ ne$ ano!r explication1 ?an ! ,lett] x self seems to inf]r1 because "s occult matt] is 9 t conta9$4 ,9 l mann] our ,*ri/ian ,philosoph]s1 bo? anci5t & mod]n1 discov]$ _! ,arcanum's enigmatically2 z1 among _m o!r1 ,basilius & ,p>acelsus did3 ,=1 al?\gh ^! m5 deliv]$ all ?+s true1 yet !y are und]/ood by v few3 ,:i* ha? be5 ! occasion ( ,contempt & ,reproa*es1 ) :i* ignorant m51 & ! evilly-dispos$1 asp]se all ,philosoph]s 7among :om ,k+s !mselves1 & div]s ,pr9ces1 9 times pa/ h be51 & are yet f\nd7 & say1 ,!re is no su* ?+ 9 ,nature1 z ! ,transmutation ( ,metals into a bett] /ate2 & t ,! ,univ]sal ,t9cture or ,/one ( ,philosoph]s 0 nev] f\nd by any ,man4 ,truly x is a matt] wor?y ( %>p ,repro(1 & n to be suff]$1 t ! ,*ymical ,writ+s ( _m excell5t pi\s m51 %\ld 7al?\gh mo/ consonant to ,v]ity7 be s malici\sly reject$1 & proclaim$ false4 ,?is is r due to ,*ymical ,m\ntebanks1 7und]/&+ no?+ less ?an ,*ymi/ry7 because !y expose to sale ! ,philosoph]s ,/one unto o!rs3 ,?is sort ( m5 h r5d]$ ,*ymi/ry s vile & abject at ?is day1 z _m m5 judge x a ,reproa* to be call$ ,*ymi/s4 ,t we might1 z f> z is possible1 prev5t ?is evil1 & demon/rate ^? ?+s to be true1 :i* ! above-nam$ ,writ]s h left to u1 "u ! ,title ( ,! ,salt ( ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 :i* by ,p>acelsus is call$ ,elias ! ,arti/2 we resolv$ to effect ! same ?us4 ,p>acelsus treat+ ( ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 because he 0 n will+ to insignize ,! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s ) its true "n1 ref]s ! ,read] to ,elias ! ,arti/1 :o1 he sai?1 :5 he comes1 w tea* ! way by :i* ! ,transmutation ( ,metals may be effect$4 ,"h ,m5 imag9e ,wond]s1 & g5]ally reg>d+ ! words !mselves1 expect ! com+ ( a c]ta9 ,man s5t f ,,god1 :om !y believe1 %all 9 ! lat] ,ages ( ! ,_w1 discov] occult ,arts1 & make kn[n ! ,secrets ( ,nature4 ,:]eas1 if ! ,"n ,elias ! ,arti/ be rightly consid]$1 or a transposition ( ! ,lett]s be made1 we read ,artis ,salia1 & ^! ,salts indicate ,elias ! ,arti/ ( ,p>acelsus4 ,^! p]=m ,wond]s1 s z a man possess+ ! ,salt ( ,art1 or kn[+ ! nature !re(1 may effect ,wond]s4 ,elias ! ,arti/ to su* a man appe>s to be ! cause ( effect+ m>vell\s ?+s4 ,basilius1 9 8 ,te/am5t1 did v obscurely describe ?is ,salt1 :]e he %ewe? ! way ( mak+ ,! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s ( common ,vitriol2 yet no man is able f ^? ,writ+s to ga!r :i* way he %\ld prep>e ! same4 ,also he t consid]s ! words ( ,p>acelsus1 :]e he =etells ! com+ ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 w f9d1 t 9 t he describes ,vitriol1 bo? obscurely & op5ly2 obscurely inde$ 9 8 ,treatise entitul$1 ,! ,t9cture ( ,naturali/s2 op5ly1 9 t :i* he left1 t\*+ ,vitriol 9 ,species4 ,he w\ld n expresly say1 t ,elias ! ,arti/1 or ,! ,salt ( ,art1 0 expresly conta9$ 9 ,vitriol2 only ?is he 0 will+ to %ew to ,po/]ity1 viz4 ,t ! ,art ( *ang+ vile ,metals into bett]1 0 desc5d$ f ! ,anci5ts unto him1 & ) him %\ld p]i%1 until ! com+ ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 :o %\ld %ew ! true ,transmutation ( ,metals1 viz4 9 ! #eh?4 ye> ( ! foll[+ ,age4 ,?is "t _m h expect$ ) grief & tr\ble1 b 9 va9 hi!rto4 ,_m ,philosoph]s1 besides ,p>acelsus1 h pr$ict$ ! ,com+ ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 :o com+ f ! ,nor?1 att5d$ ) a /rong ,lion1 %all tea* ,arts1 f9d out & manife/ ! secret ,treasures ( ,nature1 & dispose ! v>i\s mutations ( mundane ?+s = ! b5efit ( ,mank9d4 ,^! h _m m5 9 va9 believ$ to be spok5 t\*+ "s "o man2 = if we consult ! ,writ+s ( ^? m51 :o h set d[n ?is ,pr$iction1 we %all f9d !m n to h int5d$ a ,man1 b ,salt-petre only1 & 8 ,bro!r ! ,salt ( ,art3 ,h5ce x is t !y cry out1 ,o our ,salt6 ,o our ,salt-petre6 ,o our ,radical ,salt6 ,h5ce also x is1 t !y write1 ,if ,,god _h n creat$ ?is ,salt1 x _h be5 impossible to make our ,m$ic9e2 & v>i\s expressions l to ?is1 9 _m places ( _! ,writ+s !y use1 z ,i h decl>$ 9 sev]al ( my ,tracts1 especially 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]e 7among o!r ?+s7 ,i said1 ,i hop$ t 9 "t to come1 by me %\ld be unto all m5 exhibit$ ,salt-,petre1 or ,! ,salt ( ,art1 sitt+ 7l "s ,mon>*7 9 a ,triumphal ,*>iot4 ,i do+ ?is1 take ,p>acelsus out ( 8 ,sepul*re1 & 7z himself pr$ict$7 turn him t[>ds ! ,ori5t1 t is1 ,i expose him to ! ,light1 by :i* ! v]ity ( t ,pr$iction may be disc]n$ by ,all4 ,p]haps my ,disciples may d ! same2 & !y see+ ! v]ity ( ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 or re/or+ ! ,sick to heal? 9 a way unhe>d (1 draw me aft] ,i am dead1 or :il/ ,i live1 out ( ! ,sepul*re into :i* my evil-m9d$ ,enemies h ca/ me4 ,& :5 !y d ^! ?+s1 !y w effect s notable a mutation 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 z inde$ = ! future !re w be ev5 no ,arti/1 :o w n see & und]/& ! frauds1 ignorance1 or hatr$ ( ! pr\d & high-fl[n ,adv]s>ies ( ,art & ,tru?1 & ju/ly oppose !mselves aga9/ su* malici\s ,enemies ( true ,v]ity4 ,?us may ^? :o h long be=e be5 bl9d1 receive sight1 pr(ess !mselves to h be5 ,oppos]s ( ,tru?1 & /r5u\sly lab\r to suppress & am5d :at's amiss4 ,9 su* a "t n only true ,m$ic9e1 & ! mo/ noble ,art ( ,*ymi/ry w\ld beg9 to fl\ri%1 b also all ,arts w\ld asc5d to a great] degree ( p]fection2 & s "o ,age w exhibit x self mu* m excell5t ?an o!rs4 ,:]e=e my ,pray] is1 t ! ,gates may be op5$ to div9e & natural ,arcanums1 t ,elias ! ,arti/1 & ! ,salt ( ,art w\ld discov] ! pr$ict$ ,gold5 ,age1 & t ! mo/ ,wise ,,god w\ld unto pi\s m5 grant an entrance into ! ,l& ( ,promise1 t !y may !nce br+ ,fruits1 & pres5t !m to _! ,neighb\rs1 = ! ,hon\r ( ,,god mo/ high1 & ! solace & com=t ( ! ,ne$y4 ,am54 ,inde$ ,p>acelsus makes "s m5tion ( ?is ,salt 9 8 ,works1 call+ x ,sal ,enixum2 b we 9 our ,treatise 7publi%$ 9 ! ye> #afeh47 ( ! nature ( ,salts1 h some:at m l>gely exp\nd$ ! matt]1 call+ t ,sal ,mirabile4 ,9 ! pres5t ,treatise ( ! ,salts ( ,art x is expresly call$ ,elias ! ,arti/2 ! v]ity ( :i* ,appellation1 we %all by ! help ( ,,god cle>ly demon/rate1 viz4 t ,elias ! ,arti/ ( ,p>acelsus signifies no o!r ?an ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 prep>$ ( ,salt-petre1 common ,salt1 or ,vitriol4 ,inde$ x is 9 ta/e l ,salt-petre1 yet x is n inflammable1 al?\gh x may be procur$ by ,art4 ,p>acelsus & ,basilius made x ( ,vitriol1 z sev]al p>ts ( _! ,writ+s %ew1 :i* = bett] k sake ,i %all "h ins]t4 ,elias & ,eli%a1 :at m5 !y 71 & :at miracles !y wr\ght1 ,sacr$ ,lett]s %ew4 ,! ,miracles !y wr\ght 7 ,div9e2 ! same almo/ is our ,salt able to p]=m 9 a natural way3 ,!re=e n )\t reason h we call$ x ,! ,mon>* ( ! ,_w1 or ,elias ! ,arti/2 = !re is no subject f\nd 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 by help ( :i* we are able to d ! same1 z may be effect$ by ! b5efit ( ,?is4 ,! tru? ( ?is all ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als d witness1 z we %all demon/rate v>i\sly anon4 ,b "s ,"o may say1 ,s9ce ,*ymi/ry is treat$ ( 9 s v>i\s ,tongues1 & !re are f\nd almo/ inf9ite numb]s ( ,*ymical ,books1 ,h[ comes x to pass1 t ?is ,salt ha? s long rema9$ unkn[n1 ev5 until ?is day1 & x 0 nev] s cle>ly describ$ by any ,writ]1 z we !nce c\ld und]/& :at x is1 or :i* way x %\ld be made8 ,i answ]1 ,writ]s & ,read]s also are f\nd ( a tw(old condition4 ,!y1 :o writ by ! guidance ( ,exp]i5ce1 did all ackn[l$ge1 & obscurely describe ?is ,salt3 ,o!rwise !y1 :o compil$ _! ,books f ! ,writ+s ( o!rs1 be+ ignorant ( ! ?+ x self1 propos$ no?+ b ,fictions1 lead+ ! ,read] into a ,labyr9? & v>i\s ,by-pa?s4 ,writ]s are dilig5tly to be consid]$2 reg>d is n s mu* to be _h ( _! ,words z ( _! ,s5ce2 if ?is be m9d$ by y1 y w f9d none ( ! true ,writ]s1 :o did n make m5tion ( ?is ,salt1 :i*1 z x is manife/ to ^? t und]/&1 s x is hid f ^? :o are yet ignorant ( ^! ?+s4 ,y may f9d v _m1 :o 9 ,writ+s seek ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 & yet are ignorant :at !y seek1 or :at ! ,/one is1 :e!r x be some?+ black or :ite1 hot or cold4 ,& if su* a ?+ %\ld be pres5t$ to ^? m51 !y w\ld neglect x1 & aft] _! fa%ion leav+ ! mo/ preci\s ,jewel1 proce$ to please !mselves 9 ,dung4 ,_m m5 h&le ?is ,salt ) _! h&s1 yet :at !y h 9 _! h&s !y "k n1 because !y are bl9d1 & _! arrogant m9d in/igates !m to betake !mselves to ?+s m vile4 ,b on ! contr>y1 n a few may be f\nd1 :o w divulge none ( ^? excell5t ?+s :i* !y "k4 ,oh1 h[ happy is he t /udies ,taciturnity6 he is p]mitt$ to lead a quiet life4 ,i inde$ d s]i\sly bewail my s lib]al ,communication ( ,secrets1 b ,i did t to discov] ! ,wond]s ( ,,god1 to s]ve my ,neighb\r1 & to pres]ve our ,art4 ,egregi\s ?+s w\ld (t5 be exhibit$ to ! ,_w1 did n ! high ,+ratitude ( mortals det]r ! ,writ]1 & prev5t 8 good int5tion4 ,:5 !y f9d a man end[$ ) ! ,k ( "s ?+s beyond o!rs1 !y flock ab\t him1 entreat+ him to imp>t 8 ,secrets to !m3 !re are f\nd div]s ( ?is sort4 ,! ,weal?y come1 ! ,ne$y come1 & m5 ( a middle condition also come4 ,! fir/ sort ( m5 be+1 = ! mo/ "p1 v covet\s1 w return no?+ 9 ex*ange2 ! second sort h n any ?+ to give2 b ! ?ird only we h sometimes f\nd grateful4 ,:at we h acquir$ ) v great lab\r1 we _c easily imp>t to ,enemies4 ,yet x (t5 happ5s1 t ^? :o are judg$ good1 are aft]w>d f\nd evil1 & 9 a ,f>nn]ian mann]1 = ,b5efits receiv$1 return ,calumnies & ,reproa*es4 ,!re=e1 9 su* cases !re is ne$ ( great circumspection1 & we mu/ n discov] all we "k1 le/ aft]w>d we rep5t4 ,b z = my self1 ,i h n *ang$ my m9d1 ,i h begun to make kn[n ! ,wond]s ( ! ,omnipot5t1 & w g on 7,,god will+7 & k9dle an unext+ui%able ,light to ?is bl9d ,_w4 ,9 ?is ,treatise ,i %all only describe ! wond]ful ,virtues ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 res]v+ ! way ( prep>+ or use to my ,fri5ds2 = :at are our ,arms1 we mu/ n ca/ !m away1 le/ our ,enemies take !m up1 & w\nd u ) !m1 aft] ! example ( ,f>nn]4 ,i speak ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 ! ,virtues ( :i* ,i "k1 ,i w n communicate its ,prep>ation or ,use2 all %all be op5 to my ,fri5ds1 7yet ) respect ( p]sons7 m ?an is fit1 is already discov]$ to ,enemies4 ,is !re any reason we %\ld ca/ ,pe>ls be=e ,sw9e8 ,if :at o!rs obscurely treat$ (1 ,i %\ld "h op5ly communicate to ,enemies1 w\ld !y1 ?9k y1 cease to d evil1 & beg9 to d well8 ,al?\gh ,i purpose n at all to discov] ! ,prep>ation & ,use ( ?is ,sal ,mirabile1 yet ,i d\bt n1 b t ,i %all prep>e & make easie ! way = f9d+ x out2 s z 9 a few ye>s space all ,europe w see ,al*ymy fl\ri%1 & n s mu* any o!r way1 z f ! discov]y ( ?is ,salt4 ,( o!r ,arts1 :i* we %all p]ceive to arrive to a m excell5t /ate1 ! reason is ! same4 ,x is suffici5t t ,i h %ew$ su* an incomp>able ,salt is f\nd 9 ! nature ( ?+s2 yea1 ,i demon/rate ! place :]e x may be f\nd4 ,if ,columbus _h n told u1 ,t ! ,occid5tal "p ( ! ,e>? did ab\nd ) ,gold & ,silv]1 :o c\ld h f\nd ! same1 to br+ su* ,treasures !nce to u8 ,if "s ,"o _h n reveal$1 t gold1 silv]1 & preci\s /ones 7 conta9$ 9 ,cav]ns ( ! ,e>?1 & ,pe>ls to be f\nd 9 ! ,sea1 :o 7d\bt+ ! ev5t7 w\ld ev] h be5 at ^? va/ *>ges ( ,digg+s & ,fi%+s8 ,b n[ we all "k su* ,treasures are to be f\nd !re1 none refuse? to se>* = !m4 ,& al?\gh !y are n obvi\s to all1 yet t !y are 9 be+ no man d\bts2 ev5 s ,i judge x to be ) our ,sal ,mirabile4 ,! virtues ( x ,i deliv]1 :i* are great1 & ) mo/ easie lab\r1 & a v little direction2 o!r ?+s may be !reby obta9$4 ,! only mov+ cause :y ,i propose ^! ?+s1 is ! mo/ ,wise ,,god1 ^: wond]ful ,works ,i nei!r w\ld nor c\ld hide or keep to my self any long]4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi1 c4 ,i4 ,( ! ,orig9al ( ?is ,salt4 ,t\*+ ! ,orig9al ( ?is ,salt1 ,i h be=e %ew$ :i* way x %\ld be made ( ,f4 & common ,salt4 ,yet ,i w\ld n h ^! words be s tak51 z if ! same c\ld be prep>$ no o!r way ?an ?is4 ,! me?ods ( prep>+ x are v>i\s2 = x may be prep>$ ( ,g4 only1 )\t ! mixture ( common salt1 yea1 ( allume1 sulphur1 or common salt1 )\t ! addition ( ,h4 or )\t ! b5efit ( ! ,fire ( any o!r salt4 ,no salt c be f\nd1 :i* is n a commodi\s matt] = ?is salt ( ,art2 yet x may be collect$ f "o m easily1 & m copi\sly ?an f ano!r4 ,b because we exhibit$ "o only way ( prep>+ t be=e1 z well = o!r reasons1 z because ( want ( "t1 & le/ we %\ld be too t$i\s to ! ,read]2 !re=e we n[ ?9k x conv5i5t to signifie1 t ^! wond]ful salts may be prep>$1 & t !y are end[$ ) special virtues d5i$ to o!rs1 :i* !y ex]cise1 z well univ]sally z p>ticul>ly1 9 ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als4 ,=1 ,:o c d5y t salt to be ( ano!r nature1 :i* rema9s aft] ! ,de/illation ( _s ( common salt1 & t :i* is left 9 ! ,de/illation ( ,aqua-=tis or ,r4 al?\gh !y be salts ( a mo/ div]se nature1 ( :i* ^! are prep>$8 ,yet e "o ( ^! is end[$ ) p[] ( dissolv+ & fix+4 ,b t :i* is made ( ,sal ,armoniack volatilize? all bodies s1 z ! s\ls ( !m pass ov] by ,alembick2 9 l mann] a _s sep>at$ f ,sal-,armoniack1 by ! help ( ,c4 manife/s o!r virtues & prop]ties1 ?an ^? :i* are f\nd 9 ! ,_s ( common ,salt4 ,to "o m accurately consid]+ ^!1 ,arcanums ( great note w exhibit !mselves3 ,b m ( ^! else:]e4 ,( ! ,"n ( ?is ,univ]sal ,salt4 ,on ?is ,salt we impose ! "n (1 ,! ,univ]sal ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 respect+ ^? excell5t ,p[]s & ,virtues1 ) :i* x is end[$ above any o!r ,salt4 ,we des]v$ly call x ,univ]sal1 because x is ! highe/ ( ^? ,m$icam5ts :i* proce$ f ,m9]als1 ,animals1 or ,vegetables2 z 9 ! foll[+ ,treatise %all be demon/rat$3 ,( ,philosoph]s is add$1 because ! demon/ration ( ?is matt] is necess>ily gr\nd$ on ,philosophick f\ndations4 ,( ! ,virtues ( ?is ,univ]sal ,salt4 ,t\*+ its virtues1 !y are innum]able1 & we judge x impossible to discov] !m all2 = if ,i %\ld und]take only to write :at ,i "k ( ! virtues !re(1 a :ole ye>s "t1 day & night lab\r+1 w\ld sc>cely suffice4 ,p]haps ,,god w discov] m to o!rs2 p]haps !y1 :o are y\ng] ?an ,i1 may f9d :at is to me unkn[n4 ,by me ! fir/1 by me ! ,guide is op5$ to ! ,se>*] an entrance to ?+s m excell5t4 ,my purpose is to communicate to o!rs ^? ?+s1 :i* ! mo/ ,b\ntiful ,,god ha? l>gely conf]r$ on me1 = ,8 ,hon\r1 & ! pr(it ( my ,neighb\r3 ,i int5d1 ,i say1 to divulge ! wond]ful ,works ( ,,god1 b at ?is "t 7by reason ( v>i\s bus9esses & h9drances7 ,i %all only make m5tion ( "s ( ! virtues1 :i* ,i f9d to be 9 my ,sal ,mirabile1 or ,salt ( ,art1 res]v+ ! m special explanation ( all ?+s to a m commodi\s "t4 ,?is ,salt is rightly call$ ,univ]sal1 because x is ! pr9cipal ,m$icam5t ( ! ?ree ,k+doms1 viz4 ( ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als1 & ha? p[] to p]fect & augm5t ! same4 ,i rememb] t h]et(ore ,i h attribut$ to ,nitre ! ,dignity ( ?is1 & n )\t reason2 yet 9 _m ?+s x is inf]i\r to ?is ,sal ,mirabile1 s z x des]ves n to be comp>$ ) ! same4 ,!re=e 9 no wise correspond5t to ,v]ity are ^? ,writ+s1 :i* tea*1 ,t by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,corrosive1 a transp>5t ,salt may be extract$ f a ,metal1 & t ,salt1 dissolvable 9 wat]1 is ! true ,salt ( ! ,wise4 ,su* ,writ+s are ( no o!r use1 ?an to s$uce ! ,ignorant by ,lyes4 ,= ! salt 9 :i* a ,metal is dissolv$1 des]ves no m to be call$ or e/eem$ a simple salt1 b receives ! condition ( a metallick ,vitriol1 :e!r t ,vitriol is gre5 or yell[1 ( ,sol & ,luna1 or :ite1 ( ,m]cury1 ,jupit]1 & ,saturn2 or blewi%-gre51 ( ,m>s & ,v5us2 = :at is to be an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 ext5d+ x self to all ,k+doms1 mu/ necess>ily h no extrane\s ?+ mix$ ) x4 ,?is is cons5tane\s ev5 to ! ,judgm5t ( ,ru/icks4 ,! true ,univ]sal ,salt %\ld be p>tak] ( no metallick matt]2 b altoge!r pure1 & mo/ easily able to put on ! nature ( all ?+s conta9$ 9 ! k+doms ( ,vegetables1 ,m9]als1 & ,animals1 & s exhibit x self a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,& s9ce ^! ,prop]ties are mo/ fully f\nd 9 our ,univ]sal salt1 !re is no reason we %\ld ascribe to x less ,hon\r1 or n pref]r x be=e all salts4 ,int5d+ to expose ! ,v]ity ( ^! say+s to all1 we beg9 fir/ ) ,vegetables4 ,( ! wond]ful p[] ( ! ,univ]sal ,salt 9 ! k+dom ( ,vegetables4 ,i said 9 my ,miracle ( ! ,_w1 & ! ,cont9uation !re(1 t a sulphure\s sweet salt is ! mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5t ( all ,vegetables3 ,! ,tru? ( :i* no man ha? cause to d\bt2 = ,i h %ew$ 9 v>i\s places1 t b>r5 gr\nds are made fruitful by ! addition ( t4 ,( ?is salt1 :i* we may use in/ead ( ,dung1 !re is great div]sity1 = x is prep>$ ( ,wood-a%es1 ( ,/ones burnt to ,lime1 & ( o!r bodies putrefi$ by l5g? ( "t4 ,b ! ,*ief ( all ^! is ,salt-petre1 be+ ! salt ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als putrefi$1 especially because x is end[$ ) a c]ta9 occult & sweet ,fire4 ,also ! signature prop] to x1 cle>ly expose? to our sight its augm5tative virtue2 = x exhibits n x self 9 a ,cubical =m1 z is obs]v$ 9 corrosive salts1 7altoge!r adv]se to ! augm5tation ( ,bodies7 b ,d>t-l or acum9ate4 ,by ?is signature ,nature int5d$ to %ew ( :at condition & virtue salt-petre is4 ,& inde$1 if ,exp]i5ce be consult$1 ! ?+s we h propos$ w be f\nd true1 viz4 t 9 ,nitre is a pr9cipal ,virtue1 augm5t+ ,bodies4 ,z = example3 ,r4 :at ,corn y w1 /eep x = a night & day 9 ,ra9-wat]1 :]e9 ,nitre is dissolv$1 commit x to ! e>?1 & y w f9d1 t x n only %oots up m copi\s /alks & e>s1 & ha? a m swift g]m9ation & rip5+1 b also is end[$ ) a mu* m acceptable ta/e1 ?an o!r ,corn 9 ! vulg> mann] produc$ by ! help ( ! ,dungs ( ,animals4 ,b ( ?is matt]1 m at l>ge else:]e4 ,pure ,nitre is a salt g5it$ 9 old ,/ables1 f ! ,dung & ,ur9e ( ,animals4 ,ur9e & ,dung are no o!r ?an ,vegetables !mselves1 putrefi$ by dige/ion 9 ! /oma*s ( ,animals2 :i* concoction is wont to be p]fect$ 9 #bd h\rs space3 ,b ,vegetables & ,animals1 out ( ! /oma*s ( ,animals1 _c be putrefi$ )\t long "t1 especially :5 !y h acquir$ "s undue h>dness4 ,?us we see ,putrefaction diff]s 9 respect ( "t1 yet x ackn[l$ge? no div]sity2 = :e!r x be made 9 ! /oma* ( an ,animal1 or out ( x1 x is all "o1 & nev] diff]5t 9 virtues4 ,by ?is m$ium ! ,vegetable k9d ha? its propagation & encrease1 b altoge!r 9 a ru/ical mann]1 because a bett] way is n yet kn[n4 ,inde$1 unto ,philosoph]s is kn[n a m easie & m comp5di\s way ( r$uc+ ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als to _! fir/ matt]1 or into a sulphure\s sweet ,salt2 yet !y res]v$ ! same among _! ,arcanums1 le/ su* a mo/ noble ,art %\ld be made too common4 ,z x is altoge!r impossible t ! se$ ( any ,vegetable set 9 dry ,h]bs %\ld gr[1 or ,man himself1 or any o!r ,animal1 %\ld be able to su/a9 ,life1 encrease1 or be multipli$1 ) ! only use ( ,s& or ,fl9ts2 b e>? moi/5$ ) a sal9e liquor1 is requir$1 unto :i* ! se$ mu/ be committ$2 & 9 ,man su* ,alim5t mu/ be dige/$ 9 ! /oma*1 z w easily be *ang$ into nutrim5t ( ! ,p>ts3 s x is impossible to augm5t ,metals1 unless !y h be5 be=e r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]1 & s spiritually conjo9$ ea* to o!r1 z "o may give n\ri%m5t & encrease to ! o!r4 ,all ^! ?+s are f> m easily & m readily p]=m$ by ,art ?an by ,nature4 ,by ,art t all ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al subjects may mo/ easily & swiftly be r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]1 :i* is a sulphure\s sweet ,salt2 & by t means be multipli$1 ! true ,univ]sal ,salt cle>ly demon/rates2 :i* salt1 if we obs]ve its signature or long figure7 is n only m excell5t ?an ,salt-petre1 b is also g5]at$ easily 9 ! air4 ,we h disc]n$ s& or a /one to imbibe ?is salt1 if expos$ to ! air1 & f an +5it$ virtue !nce to gr[1 yea1 & t :i* fir/ grew be+ tak5 away1 9 a few daies space ano!r ha? %ew$ x self1 & s to ,inf9ity4 ,inde$ ^! ?+s seem impossible1 b !y are n s to him :o rightly kn[s ,nature2 = t augm5tation is effect$ 9 a ,magnetical mann]1 ( :i* we d m fully treat 9 ano!r place4 ,h5ce1 n )\t good cause1 d we ascribe to ?is ,univ]sal ,salt ! title ( ,,h]o1 & a mo/ ri* & lib]al ,mon>*4 ,! ,,process4 ,a mo/ easie ,way ( acquir+ ,_s ( ,salt toge!r ) ! ,sal ,mirabile4 ,r4 ( common salt two p>ts1 dissolve x 9 a suffici5t quantity ( common wat]2 p\r ,a4 ^u ! solution2 put ! mixture into a glass ,body1 or a glass ,retort well coat$1 or else into an e>!n ,body or ,retort4 ,if a ,body1 set on an ,head1 & beg9 to de/il ) ,fire ( s&1 encreas+ y\r ,fire gradually2 ) ! fir/ heat comes (f ! unsav\ry ,phlegm1 :i* ga!r ap>t2 :5 ! ,liquor comes =? s[ri%1 *ange y\r ,receiv]1 & receive ! s[re ,_s3 ,cont9ue ! op]ation till no m spirits w arise1 !n let out ! ,fire1 & p]mit ! ,vessel to /& 9 s& till all is cool$1 :5 cold1 take x out1 & if x be unbroke1 fill x aga9 ) ! a=esaid matt]1 & proce$ z we taught3 ,! ,phlegm is n to be ca/ away1 b mu/ be kept1 t 9 x may be dissolv$ ,salt 7because x is bett] ?an common ,wat]7 = ano!r de/9ation4 ,?us f e p\nd ( ,salt y w h j4 ( ! be/ & mo/ pure _s4 ,dissolve ! salt rema9+ 9 ! ,body or ,retort 7if nei!r be broke7 9 ,wat]1 filt] & evaporate ! ,wat]1 let x cry/allize1 ! ,cry/als w be :ite1 end[$ ) wond]ful ,virtues1 to be decl>$ "h foll[+4 ,note1 ,if ! ,glass be broke1 !re w be no necessity ( dissolv+ ! ,salt1 x w be en\gh to take out ! dri$ ,sal ,mirabile1 & res]ve x = ,use4 ,note1 ,?is de/illation may be p]=m$ 9 a silv] ,body1 = s do+1 we %all be free f all dang] ( break+2 yet ! ,vessel mu/ be made ( v pure ,silv]1 void ( all ,copp]1 le/ ^? mo/ %>p spirits d attract ! ,copp] f ! ,silv]1 & s ! ,body become altoge!r por\s & s(t4 ,al?\gh 9 ! salt is no prop]ty agree+ ) silv]1 yet e de/illation x race? (f "s ( ! silv]1 :i* t y may save1 ga!r ! :ite ,p[d] left 9 ! ,filtre1 aft] filtration ( ! dissolv$ salt4 ,dry ?is ,p[d]1 moi/5$ ) a /rong ,lixivium1 & melt x 9 a ,crucible into silv]2 yet y mu/ n in/itute ?is melt+ ( ! silv] p] se1 because x ha? acquir$ su* volatility f ! _s ( salt1 z x w fume all away4 ,& al?\gh e de/illation "s quantity ( ! silv] be rac$ (f1 yet y may de/il ! same matt] "s hundr$s ( times 9 ! same ,body1 be=e y %all ne$ a new "o4 ,?us we %all h ! less ne$ ( ,glasses1 & soon] p]=m ! de/illations1 because a /rong ,fire may be giv5 at fir/1 )\t fe> ( break+ ! ,vessel4 ,a yet m comp5di\s way is1 :5 we set ! ,body alone ^u a ,trivet1 & by putt+ ,fire "u x1 extract ! _s2 = s we %all ne$ no ,furnace1 unless we w1 = bett] con/r++ ! heat3 ,nor w any great quantity ( ,coals be sp5t 9 su* extraction1 because j4 ( salt may be de/ill$ ) two or ?ree ( ,coals4 ,?is _s be+ ( x self suffici5tly cle>1 & ( a grateful ta/e1 ne$s no rectification4 ,yea1 x is able to effect m ?an we ascribe to x 9 our ,writ+s4 ,also ! rema9+ salt effects o!r incr$ible ?+s1 besides ^? we ascrib$ to x 9 our ,treatise ( ! nature ( salts4 ,pla9ly1 aft] ! v same mann] z we h taught _s ( salt to be prep>$1 s may also be made ,aqua-=tis & ,aqua-regis4 ,in/ead ( salt1 take ,nitre1 & y w h ,aqua-=tis2 & if to a solution ( ,salt & ,nitre1 equal p>ts1 y add a suffici5t quantity ( ,b4 y w1 by help ( ,de/illation1 acquire ,aqua-regis4 ,!re=e s9ce ! infallible ,basis & ,f\ndation ( ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy is ,c4 or else ,d4 x is n[ kn[n to u1 :i* way1 & = little ,*>ge1 we may produce l>ge quantities ( ?is ,m$ic9e2 :]eas 9 ! vulg> way great ,co/s & ,lab\r is requir$2 & ! m easily we c obta9 x1 ! m abundantly pr(itable w x be to u1 especially :5 we int5d to be/[ "t 9 ! transmutation ( ! m vile ,metals4 ,:]e=e its pr9cipal ,use is direct$ to ! ,prep>ation ( ,f4 z is said mo/ easily4 ,h5ce also ! _s ( salt & ,sal ,mirabile may duly be us$ 9 true ,m$ic9e & fruitful ,al*ymy4 ,( a ,lyon & ,pan!r is produc$ a mo/ %>p-sight$ ,lynx2 yea1 ( a ,lyon & ,eagle is g5it$ a mo/ pot5t ,dragon1 vomit+ ,fire1 fly+ on high1 & c>ry+ up 9 ! air an ,horse1 ) a man sitt+ ^u him4 ,al?\gh ^! c d v mu*1 yet !y c\ld n pres]ve ! mo/ noble ,art ( ,al*ymy f be+ acc\nt$ unpr(itable & neglect$ by evil-m9d$ & ignorant m54 ,yet at l5g? an unsatiable ,gulo consum+ all ?+s1 be+ g5it$ ( a ,dog & a ,wolf1 re/or$ ! same to a due spl5d\r4 ,?is d>es to demon/rate ! species ( ,metals to be mutable1 contr>y to ! op9ion ( ,ari/otle1 & by ?is means pla9ly %ew & confirm1 t ,al*ymy is mo/ pr(itable1 & contemn$ )\t cause4 ,al*ymy /&s oblig$ to ?is1 because by ! same x ha? recov]$ its pri/9e & truly royal hon\rs2 to ?is1 because x bo? acquires fav\r & praise4 ,( ! ,utility :i* our ,salt ( ,art contributes unto all ,m51 ( :at /ate or condition soev] !y be4 ,! ,utility ( ?is is v great1 = if se$s1 be=e !y be s[$1 be /eep$ 9 x1 !y w yield an incr$ible encrease2 :i* is a ?+ ( v great conc]n to all m5 dwell+ on ! ,e>?1 because !y %all nev] su/a9 ! want ( ,bread4 ,& w n ! ,husb&-man1 ga!r+ 9 8 ,fruits = less lab\r & *>ge ?an 9 ! vulg> mann]1 be able ! m c]ta9ly to pay 8 ,dues to ! ,magi/rate8 ,( ,artific]s also ! ,reason is ! same2 because !y be+ h]eby bett] able to ex]cise _! ,crafts1 may also return ! b5efits !re( to _! sup]i\rs4 ,unto ,physicians1 by ! help ( ?is1 are kn[n m excell5t ,m$icam5ts1 & !y be+ pres5t1 m spe$y & c]ta9 relief is procur$ to ! sick4 ,s is x ) ,apo!c>ies1 ,*irurgions1 & _! ,m$ic9es1 ,pla/]s1 & ,ungu5ts1 :i* by ?is are m p]fectly prep>$1 & !re=e ! ,cure is soon]1 & m happily absolv$1 ?an by ,m$ic9es vulg>ly kn[n4 ,& ,i believe e ,artific] & ,trad+ ,man1 :5 he c p]=m 8 ,"w ) less lab\r & *>ge1 & acquire 8 ,w>es = less tr\ble & co/1 w sell 8 ,commodities to 8 ,neighb\rs1 at a *eap] rate ?an he c\ld be=e he f\nd ! b5efit ( ?is salt4 ,husb&m5 & ,g>d5]s1 & o!r su* lab\r+ m51 :5 !y c m easily1 soon]1 & m abundantly reap _! ,fruits ?an be=e1 _c *use b sell to ! buy]s = less price ?an !y c\ld af=d !m at :5 !y _h no b5efit ( ?is4 ,?us we g5]ally see1 ( h[ great ,utility our ,salt ( ,art is1 or :at b5efits may !nce r$\nd to m5 ( e condition4 ,:at man1 consid]+ ^! ?+s1 w n imploy all 8 faculties t he may become ! ,ma/] ( su* a salt1 :5ce he may n only b5efit himself1 b 8 ,neighb\r also8 ,( ! ,use ( ?is ,sal ,mirabile 9 ,m$ic9e4 #a4 ,?is ,salt ought to be numbr$ among ,univ]sal ,purg]s1 = by a ,magnetick ,virtue x extracts all sorts ( noxi\s hum\rs out ( ! ,body4 #b4 ,?is purg+ ,prop]ty is augm5t$ by ,metallick or ,m9]al ,bodies dissolv$ 9 x4 #c4 ,= expell+ all deprav$ hum\rs1 ! mo/ pr(itable to be dissolv$ 9 x1 is ,antimony2 :5 ! ,m$ic9e is to be appropriat$ to ! ,he>t1 ,gold2 :5 to ! ,bra91 ,silv]2 to ! ,liv]1 ,sple51 & ,re9s1 ,iron2 to ! ,lungs1 ,t9 & ,sulphur2 to ! ,habit ( ! ,body1 ,copp] & ,m]cury4 #d4 ,if purg+ ,vegetables1 ,m9]als1 & ,animals be boil$ 9 ! ,wat] 9 :i* ?is salt is dissolv$1 & t decoction be us$ 9 a ,cly/]1 we "k all corrupt hum\rs w be evacuat$ !reby4 #e4 ,9 all ^? ,p]sons1 "y or old1 :i* _c or w n take purg+ ,m$icam5ts1 ei!r by ! m\?1 or o!rwise1 x w be v pr(itable to free _! bodies f corrupt hum\rs1 to make suppositories ( ,honey & ?is salt mix$4 #f4 ,9 ,head-a*s1 all ,fev]s1 & ! ,epilepsie1 x w des]ve ! praises ( a suitable ,purg]4 #g4 ,9 ,cat>rhs1 :5 ! ,head is full ( ,phlegmatick ,hum\rs1 half a grane1 or a :ole grane ( ?is snuff$ up ! ,no/rils e>ly 9 ! morn+1 or 9 ! day-"t1 wond]fully evacuates ! ,phlegm4 #h4 ,x is an admirable ,rem$y 9 ,affects ( ! ,jaws1 & p>ts adjac5t1 z ! ,tongue1 ,tonsils1 ,*eeks1 & ,gums1 hav+ _! orig9al f a %>p ,cat>rh fall+ d[n1 & (t5times conjo9$ ) ,ulc]ation & ,corruption1 z is frequ5tly kn[n to happ5 9 ,scorbutick ,diseases4 ,= x extracts ! hum\rs caus+ ! ,evil1 & heals ! "p vitiat$1 if x 7dissolv$ 9 ,wat]7 be (t5 us$ hot z a ,g>g>ism1 & ! use ( ,purg+ n neglect$4 #i4 ,9 l mann]1 9 ! ,too?-a* x p]=ms ,wond]s1 draw+ out ! ,hum\rs caus+ dol\r 9 ! ,tee?2 if z mu* z w lie on ! po9t ( a knife1 or j4 ( x1 be appli$1 ti$ up 9 a f9e ,clo?1 to ! ak+ ,too?1 yet aft] ! use ( "s g5tle ,purgation4 #aj4 ,x is a fam\s ,m$ic9e 9 ,affects ( ! ,eyes & ,e>s1 draw+ _! ,orig9al f a ,cat>rh1 provid$ ! use ( "s ,purg+ ,m$ic9e be n neglect$4 #aa4 ,?is salt is egregi\sly useful1 & especially aft] ,metallick ,bodies h be5 dissolv$ 9 x1 aga9/ gre5 ,w\nds ( ! ,body & old ,fi/ula's4 #ab4 ,if x be mix$ ) a due quantity ( common ,wat]1 & !nce a ,ba? be made1 x admirably cle>s away ! ,scab & l ,affects ( ! sk91 bett] ?an natural ,ba?s !mselves2 = by its fam\s p[] ( attract+ deprav$ ,hum\rs1 ly+ betwe5 ! sk9 & fle%1 & produc+ su* ,affects1 x heals & extracts ! same1 especially if t p[] be help$ by "s o!r ,m$ic9e4 #ac4 ,x extracts ,hum\rs ( e k9d1 %>p1 gnaw+1 or :i*1 are mo/ firmly inh]5t 9 ! ext]nal p>ts1 or :i* (t5 produce ,v]m9 l ,lice1 & _c be remov$ by ,ba?s or ,ungu5ts4 #ad4 ,?is us$ int]nally & ext]nally1 7viz4 9 a ,ba?7 extracts ! ,wat] out ( ,dropsical p]sons2 & ?is x effects s mu* ! m p[]fully1 if ,gold be dissolv$ 9 x4 #ae4 ,x is a fam\s ,m$ic9e = remov+ ,dol\rs ( ! ,g\t1 or dim9i%+ ! same4 #af4 ,inw>dly giv51 x is conduc5t aga9/ bloody ,fluxes ( e k9d4 #ag4 ,also ext]nally appli$1 x wond]fully /ops ,blood 9 ,w\nds1 especially if aft] x is calc9$ & r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 x be mix$ ) ,cobwebbs or ,peacocks ,dung1 or :i* is bett]1 :5 ,/eel ha? be5 dissolv$ 9 x4 #ah4 ,x kills & expels all ,worms4 #ai4 ,9 ,fractures ( ,bones1 & 9 ,ruptures1 x is a mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5t4 #bj4 ,x1 dissolv$ 9 ,wat]1 & put ^u ! body1 n only pres]ves ,insects f ,corruption1 b also great] ,animals1 & ,man2 yet x may be us$ 9 a m dry =m4 #ba4 ,x is an excell5t ,conditure n only ( ,animals b also ( ,plants & ,fl[]s4 #bb4 ,x pres]ves bodies dissect$ f rott5ness1 /9k1 & dryness2 contr>y to :at we h obs]v$ ,turp5t9e1 ,_s ( ,w9e1 ,aloes & ,myrrh to d2 yea1 f decay1 z we h se5 done 9 ,salt-wat]4 #bc4 ,x ( ,gold produce? an excell5t ,elixir1 9 a few daies1 "s granes ( :i* us$ ei!r liquid or dry1 mo/ g5tly expels deprav$ ,hum\rs by ,ur9e1 ,sweat1 & ,seidge4 ,su* an ,univ]sal ,arcanum 0 nev] be=e ?is "t kn[n to ,mortals2 we lib]ally give x1 = ! ,hon\r ( ,,god1 & ,heal? ( our ,neighb\r4 #bd4 ,x s prep>e? ,gold1 z by ! help ( ,alcolizate _s ( ,w9e1 x passe? ! ,alembick ( a gold5 col\r1 & is a fam\s ,m$icam5t4 #be4 ,also by ! help ( t 7al?\gh aft] ano!r mann]7 a blue ,t9cture may be extract$ f ,gold1 ( excell5t use 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 #bf4 ,x is able to impress ! nature ( ,vegetables on all ,metals2 s z ,metals ?is way prep>$1 & add$ to ! ,roots ( ,h]bs1 imp>t to ^? ,h]bs ! nature ( ! ,metal appli$4 ,h[ fam\s ! use ( su* ,metallick ,m$ic9es w be 9 ,m$ic9e1 x is easie to und]/&4 ,( ! ,utilities ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 9 v>i\s ,,arts4 #a4 ,x sudd5ly coagulates ,riv]-,wat]1 ,ra9-,wat]1 or any de/ill$ ,wat]1 s z x becomes ,ice1 & may be c>ri$ 9 ,pap]1 a ,sack1 or ,wood5-,box or ,*e/1 :]esoev] y w1 & be dissolv$ :5 ne$ is1 s z ! salt may be sep>at$ f ! ,wat]2 :i* salt is n at all *ang$ by ! ,wat]1 b may (t5times aga9 be us$ = l ,coagulations4 #b4 ,aft] ! same mann] ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 ,be]1 ,me!gl91 & l ,dr9ks1 may be r$uc$ by coagulation into a cle> sub/ance1 & aga9 be mo/ easily dissolv$4 #c4 ,also by help ( t may be coagulat$ sal9e spirits1 z1 ,aqua-=tis1 ,aqua-,regis1 _s ( ,salt1 _s or oil ( ,vitriol1 & ! l1 s z !y w become h>d salts1 )\t any *ange or corruption1 portable 9 ,pap] or wood5 ,boxes1 to o!r places1 :]e be+ dissolv$ :5 ne$ is1 !y exhibit a ,liquor di/9ct f ! salt1 ! salt 9 ! mean :ile keep+ its coagulat+ ,virtues intire4 #d4 ,to ,honey & ,syrup x gives ! consi/5cy ( sug>4 #e4 ,f\nta9s may be s /opp$ ) x1 z _! fl[+ to be /ay$4 #f4 ,x *ange? wood 9 process ( "t into a mo/ h>d /one4 #g4 ,x ab/racts ! sup]flu\s ,phlegm f ,w9e1 ,be]1 ,v9eg>1 & _s ( ,w9e1 s z !y become ! /rong]4 #h4 ,x sep>ates ! ,phlegm f subtile ,m9]al-spirits1 :5ce !y are made volatile & m p[]ful4 #i4 ,x takes away f ,w9e1 ,be]1 ,v9eg>1 & _s ( ,w9e1 its ungrateful ta/e or od\r1 & unto !m also gives great] cle>ness4 #aj4 ,also x corrects ! unsavory smell ( ,vessels1 s z we may commodi\sly use !m4 #aa4 ,x pres]ves = a long "t all ,fruits1 z ,*]ries1 ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,grapes1 ,g>lick1 yea1 ,h5s-,eggs1 & :atsoev] may be *ang$ by ! air1 & o!rwise w\ld be corrupt$4 #ab4 ,unto ,pa9t]s x may be a ,basis = _! ,col\rs4 #ac4 ,! se$s ( ,vegetables moi/5$ 9 x1 are wond]fully multipli$1 s z f "o only grane #aj1 #bj1 or #cj e>s w arise3 ,& ! same w be effect$1 if ! salt x self be committ$ to ! e>?4 #ad4 ,x cause? ! ,e>? long to keep ! ,ra9-,wat]s x receive?4 ,h5ce mu/ necess>ily arise great pr(it to ! ,fruits4 #ae4 ,?is appli$ to ! ,roots ( ,trees1 recov]s !m1 ?\gh almo/ dead be=e1 & makes !m fruitful4 #af4 ,yea1 ,animals suffocat$ or dr[n$ 9 ,wat]s1 z ,dogs1 ,cats1 ,mice1 & ,insects1 by help ( x may aga9 be re/or$ to life4 #ag4 ,x attracts ! brea?+s ( _m m5 ly+ toge!r 9 "o ,*amb]1 & coagulates ! same z sn[ or ice2 n inde$ by any reall co-t\*+1 b be+ includ$ 9 "s ,glass1 & hung up by a ,?read4 ,ev5 s1 9 a ,magnetick mann] h we obs]v$ su* brea? or vap\r to adh]e to ! outside ( ,glass l true ,ice4 ,b ?is is a ,w9t] op]ation4 #ah4 ,fl[]s & odorif]\s ,h]bs1 by addition ( ?is1 may be pres]v$ )\t *ange ( od\r1 ta/e1 or col\r4 #ai4 ,by ! b5efit ( ?is salt1 v>i\s col\rs & v _m odorif]\s species may be prep>$2 :5ce ! ,roots ( ,plants1 if !y be appli$ to !m1 attract ! col\r or od\r1 :i* !y communicate to ! ,h]bs !mselves4 #bj4 ,x takes away ! bitt]ness ( ,oil-,olive1 r5d]+ x sweet & cle>1 bett] ?an boil+ c d4 #ba4 ,l9se$-,oil be+ mix$ ) x1 is pres5tly cl>ifi$1 & fre$ f its ,aquosity1 :i* o!rwise _c be effect$ 9 _m daies4 ,see m 9 ! ,second ,c5tury4 ,( ! ,use ( ! ,salt ( ,art 9 ,al*ymy4 #a4 ,x dissolves & fixe? all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als4 #b4 ,9 ?ree h\rs space x r$uce? all ! a=esaid into _! fir/ matt]1 :5ce mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5ts are made1 & :5ce proce$s a product ( ,metals1 new & m excell5t ?an o!rs4 #c4 ,x demon/rates1 t 9 all ,h]bs1 none except$1 !re is volatile 1 & tea*e? :i* way x %\ld be fix$4 #d4 ,x adds /r5g? to ,aqua-=tis1 ,aqua-,regis1 & _s ( salt4 #e4 ,9 a few h\rs space1 x extracts ! s\l f ,gold1 s z x asc5ds by ,alembick1 & becomes a v excell5t ,m$icam5t4 #f4 ,to ! :ite body ( 1 & ( o!r ,metals1 spoil$ ( its s\l1 x re/ores ! same4 #g4 ,9 a v %ort "t x r$uce? ,gold to su* an ess5ce1 z x may be unit$ ) ! se$s ( ,vegetables1 & communicate x ,self to ! ,h]bs4 #h4 ,x extracts ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] f ,metals mo/ comp5di\sly1 & ) v great pr(it1 9 a dry way1 )\t fusion or any addition4 #i4 ,x gives m noble qualities to metals1 :il/ !y are wa%$ 9 x1 s z ev5 by ! help ( su* a ,lotion1 ,iron c jo9 x self ) ,m]cury1 yea1 become fluid & ductile1 l ,copp]1 :i* is a ?+ v pr(itable4 #aj4 ,x br+s imp]fect ,metals by graduation to maturity1 & s *ange? !m into & 1 z well by ! dry z humid way4 #aa4 ,x c rip5 e iron into /eel4 #ab4 ,by ! help ( ?is1 ,iron may be *ang$ into ,copp]1 ,copp] into ,silv]1 & ,silv] into ,gold1 ei!r by ! humid or dry way4 ,also e ,gold may be br\ght to ! #bh?4 degree1 yea1 to a true ,t9cture4 ,b ( ! la/ ,i h z yet made no exp]im5t2 nev]!less1 x seems n to be impossible1 because !re is no metal :i* may n be *ang$ into ano!r1 & inde$ m excell5t metal2 yea1 we "k t common keep+ its col\r1 may be exalt$4 ,& al?\gh ! way ( mak+ ?is ,t9cture is n yet c]ta9ly kn[n1 yet !re w be "s "o1 t %all succe$ u1 to :om ,,god w grant ! k ( ! same1 :o %all /op ! m\!s ( all sl&]\s & evil-m9d$ m51 & discov] _! malice4 ,b "s "o may say1 ,h[ %all we "k ?is col\r ( ,gold to be true ,gold1 & n ,copp]8 ,to him ,i answ]2 ,= ?is ,process nei!r ,copp] nor any o!r ,metal is requir$2 only a ,vegetable ,sulphur ) ! ,salt ( ,art absolves t4 ,:5ce !n %\ld ! ,copp] h access to ! ,gold8 ,to say1 f ! ,vegetable ,sulphur1 is no?+3 = t mu/ be numbr$ among ,miracles4 ,h5ce1 if t %\ld be ,copp]1 we see x may well be demon/rat$1 t all ,metals yea1 & ,! ,philosoph]s /one x self1 may be prep>$ ( ,vegetables4 ,:i* is a say+ mo/ ne>ly correspond5t to ,tru?3 = !re is no ,plant1 yea1 ,i say1 no ,excrem5t1 no n humane ,dung1 :i* exhibit n true ,gold1 or a true ,t9cture4 ,!re=e ?is col\r1 :i* we f9d to h access to ,gold1 by help ( ! ,sal ,mirabile1 & ,vegetable ,sulphur1 argues n ,copp]1 b true ,gold4 ,! ,elem5t>y ,rays ( h pass$ into ,sulphur 9 ! coagulation 9 ,h]bs2 ?is1 by help ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 is *ang$ into ,t9cture1 :5 fix$1 & add$ to ,gold1 becomes corporeal4 ,f ^! & ! l1 we judge ! c]ta9ty ( ! ,transmutation ( ,metals to be suffici5tly manife/ to e "o4 ,inde$ _m h endeav\r$ to demon/rate ?is1 b none m cle>ly ?an ,i h done1 because ?is app]ta9s to ,sal ,mirabile only4 ,!re=e let ,ignorants cease to ga9-say ,,god & ! ,tru?1 le/ !y be sev]ely puni%$4 ,^!1 & v>i\s su*-l ,transmutations1 may be p]=m$ ) v great pr(it2 !re=e ,i judge x ne$less to speak m ( !m4 ,occasion ( kn[+ _m ?+s (f]s x self to ,po/]ity1 if ,,god give ! ,bless+4 ,= ! ,utilities ( ?is ,salt are daily m & m kn[n to my ,disciples1 s z x _c o!rwise be1 ?an t all ,europe by ! help ( ?is ,salt only1 %all see true ,al*ymy fl\ri%4 ,:5ce1 & n undes]v$ly1 x is call$ ! ,salt ( ,art1 or ,elias ! ,arti/1 :o entr+ into ! ,_w1 %\ld communicate v>i\s ,arts to ! same4 ,"h y n[ h him1 tea*+ ^? ?+s :i* alwaies 7 acc\nt$ impossible4 ,! ,_w n cont5t$ ) ?is ,elias1 mu/ necess>ily expect ano!r4 ,! ,jews consid]+ ! abject /ate ( ,*ri/1 e/eem$ him unwor?y ! ,hon\rs ( ! be=e prophesi$ ( ,messias1 al?o' ) _! own eyes !y saw v _m ,miracles wr\ght by him4 ,if ! same happ5 at ?is day 9 ?is case1 :at wond] is x8 ,x is v h>d to belive1 t su* a wond]ful ,salt c be f\nd 9 mo/ abject ,vitriol4 ,c\ld su* m5 "k ! nature ( common ,vitriol expos$ to ! eyes ( all m51 !y w\ld easily und]/& m to be conta9$ 9 ! same1 ?an ,i h attribut$ to my ,sal ,mirabile4 ,x is bett] some?+ %\ld be res]v$ to ,po/]ity1 ?an all ?+s laid op5 to our ,age4 ,i h begun1 let o!rs proce$4 ,p>acelsus1 9 t ,*apt] he writ ( ,vitriol1 sai?1 ,by help ( ?is e ,iron may be *ang$ into ! be/ ,copp] b :i* way1 some?+ m excell5t1 viz4 ,iron1 may be *ang$ into ,gold1 ,elias ! ,arti/ 7:i* we call ! ,salt ( ,art7 :5 he comes1 w demon/rate1 ,t ! occult virtues conta9$ 9 ,vitriol may be m kn[n to e man1 :at ?is ,au?or left 9 ,writ+1 t\*+ ,vitriol1 ,i ?\ght good "h to ins]t4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ,i 9 ?is ,treatise d5om9ate my ,salt ( ,art1 ,elias ! ,arti/ long s9ce pr$ict$1 "s "o may prop]ly say1 ,my ,glaub]1 y proclaim y\r ,sal ,mirabile to be ,elias ! ,arti/2 b 9 ,p>acelsus's ,writ+s we read1 ,t :5 he comes1 he w tea* ! way ( transmut+ ,iron into ,gold2 n[ %ew u :i* way y\r ,sal ,mirabile c d ?is4 ,i answ]1 ,t "h is no?+ ( impossibility1 ,i h obscurely 9 ?is & o!r places %ew$2 b :i* way ! ,op]ation is to be in/itut$1 ,i h n decl>$3 because ,i my self h n z yet obta9$ a p]fect und]/&+ ( ! same4 ,nev]!less1 t x is possible we h (t5 obs]v$2 = ,iron ha? access to ,gold1 & s augm5ts x ev5 z x augm5ts ,copp]4 ,= :5 ,copp] is dissolv$ 9 a c]ta9 salt1 & ! solution is p\r$ ^u ?9 ,iron ,plates1 n only ! ,copp] & ,iron settle to ! bottom1 & s becomes ,copp] aga91 b also :il/ ! coction is p]=m+1 a great quantity ( ! ,iron ha? access to ! ,copp]1 s z y take out m ,copp] ?an y put 94 ,i br+ = a true ,te/imony ( ?is ,exp]im5t1 ! ,say+ ( t mo/ true ,writ]1 ,laz>us ,erck]1 9 8 ,probatory ,book1 :]e he sai?1 ,he _h (t5 obs]v$1 t ,iron ,in/rum5ts 9 l5g? ( "t 7 *ang$ into ,copp]1 )\t any depravation ( _! ,figure4 ,yet x is cr$ible1 t ?is ,mutation is f ,spirits1 n f ,bodies1 because ,spirits are end[$ ) a great] p5etrative p[]4 ,s9ce ! ,writ+s ( ?is man are 9 ! h&s ( few1 ,i ?\ght good "h to ins]t :at he ha? left writt51 t\*+ ! ,transmutation ( ,iron into ,copp]4 ,:e!r ,copp] may be made ( ,iron4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,i did = a long "t p]si/ 9 d5y+1 ,t ,iron 9 ,copp]y ,wat]s1 su* z are made ( ,vitriol1 gre5 ,t>t>1 & ! l1 c\ld be precipitat$ into ,copp]2 nor c\ld ,i 9 any wise believe1 t any encrease c\ld come to ,copp]1 f ,iron2 b daily ,exp]i5ce ha? taught ! contr>y1 viz4 ,t 9 ,m9es & ,m\nta9s ( ,vitriol1 7 left ,iron ,in/rum5ts1 :i* aft] long "t 7 *ang$ :olly into ,copp]4 ,= al?\gh precipitation ( ,copp] is made1 by ! b5efit ( ,iron1 yet ! same quantity ( t1 z is put 91 is n tak5 out aga94 ,not)/&+ ?is1 "h x is to be obs]v'd1 t toge!r ) ! ,copp]1 :i* is s precipitat$1 ,silv] also 7if any be7 settles to ! bottom4 ,!re=e !y seem to d well1 :o = ,precipitation ( ,silv]1 besides ,copp] ca/ also into ! ,aqua-=tis ,plates ( ,iron3 ,& s 9 "o & ! same ,op]ation1 ,silv] & ,copp] settle to ! bottom1 & we save all1 :i* ! sep>atory ,wat] did conta94 ,z x is manife/1 ,copp] may be made ( ,iron1 s also t ! same may be *ang$ into ,gold1 is mo/ easily demon/rat$4 ,t x is possible1 ,i h (t5 obs]v$1 al?\gh )\t pr(it1 because ! true way ( ,op]at+ 0 !n unkn[n to me4 ,iron is n *ang$ into ,copp] 9 e solution1 b 9 t :i* is 9 c]ta9 ,det]m9ate ,salts4 ,=1 if y dissolve ss4 ( ,copp] 9 ,aqua-=tis1 & to repress ! %>pness ( ! ,aqua-=tis add a little common ,wat]1 ca/ 9 ,plates ( ,iron1 or duly in/itute coction2 ss4 ( ,copp] w inde$ be precipitat$ by ! ,iron1 b ! ,iron n *ang$ into ,copp]4 ,! c]ta9 reason ( ?is1 we believe1 is1 because no ,salt hav+ p[] ( ,graduation1 0 add$ to ! ,aqua-=tis4 ,( ,gold1 ! reason is ! same1 if x be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua-regis2 = ! ,gold is "h f\nd to be precipitat$ alone1 & ! ,iron n *ang$ into ,gold1 because ( ! defect ( salt conv5i5t = gradation4 ,b if a solution ( ,copp] or ,gold be made 9 _s ( salt1 & ,iron ca/ into t solution1 !n n only ! ,copp] or ,gold settles to ! bottom ) ! ,iron1 b also 9 ?is solution "p ( ! ,iron passe? into ,copp] or ,gold1 because ! _s ( salt m pot5tly acts ^u ! ,iron1 & introduc$ ,t9cture bett] ?an ,aqua-=tis4 ,al?\gh any ,iron1 z y see1 may be *ang$ into ,copp] or ,gold1 yet no pr(it is !nce to be expect$1 = commonly "s "p ( ! ,gold rema9s 9 ! solution1 & is n precipitat$2 & :i* way ?is may be sep>at$ f ! ,wat] is n kn[n to all4 ,!re=e x is bett] to omit ?is ,op]ation1 ?an to lab\r & be at *>ge to no purpose3 ,= r$uction ( ?is ,gold1 mixt ) ! solution1 exp]i5c$ m5 are requir$1 :i* w d all ?+s ) judgm5t1 & are n cont5t$ ) t only :i* expose? x self to sight4 ,yet ,i d n 9 any wise ?9k t su* gradation _c be in/itut$ )\t pr(it4 ,if we c really transmute a v small ,p>ticle ( ,iron into ,gold or ,copp]1 ,:y may we n also d ! same 9 a great] quantity8 ,x is our faults if we d x n1 :o are ignorant h[ to use rightly ,salts ( gradation1 suffici5tly able to compleat ! "w4 ,t ! way ( effect+ t 0 kn[n to ,p>acelsus1 ,i d\bt n2 yet he w\ld n communicate x to ! ungrateful ,_w1 b ref]r$ ! divulgation !re( to ! com+ ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 & t n )\t ,reason4 ,i d\bt n1 b t ?is gradation may be p]=m$ ) v great pr(it1 by help ( my ,sal ,mirabile1 or ,salt ( ,art2 yet ,i _c subscribe to x z an infallible c]ta9ty4 ,i h o!r ?+s n[ 9 h& to speak (3 ,my ,lab\rs & almo/ incr$ible ,*>ges h discov]$ v>i\s secrets1 :i* ,i publickly communicate = ! pr(it ( my ,neighb\r4 ,o!r ?+s may be effect$ 9 "t1 by :i* 7,d>kness be+ discuss$7 ,light may be giv5 to ! ,_w1 & ! ,miracles ( ! ,omnipot5t ,,god be expos$ to ! view ( all4 ,"h is ne$ ( ,lab\r4 ,t ,gradation ( ,iron may be made by ! help ( appropriate salts1 s z to be *ang$ into ,copp]1 ,silv]1 or ,gold1 our ,sal ,mirabile pla9ly en\gh decl>es1 :e!r ! gradation be in/itut$ 9 an humid way1 or ,cem5tation made 9 ! dry4 ,n[ x rema9s1 t we demon/rate1 t su* gradation may be made by spirits1 hav+ p[] ( p]fect+ & fix+1 s z no consumption ( ! ,iron be1 z we see done 9 ! addition ( ,aqua-=tis4 ,x is sure t ! same gradation :i* ,laz>us ,erck] said1 he obs]v$ 9 ! a=esaid ,m\nta9s1 is ( l condition2 & s9ce we possess su* ,spirits1 we also1 remote f ,m\nta9s1 may effect ! same4 ,i _c believe t any o!r c 7if he w\ld7 tea* u ! way ( prep>+ su* spirits1 besides ,elias ! ,arti/4 ,9 :at relates to me1 ,i say1 t ?is gradation ( ,iron may be ! bett] p]=m$1 ,copp]1 ,silv]1 & ,gold mu/ fir/ be r$uc$ into ,vitriol1 hav+ p[] to effect gradation1 & t inde$ by ! b5efit ( ! ,salt ( ,art4 ,i h m ?an once1 by ! help ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 *ang$ silv] or gold into a gre5 ,vitriol3 ,i ne$ n speak ( ,copp]1 ! mutation ( :i* is f> m easie1 yet ! o!r is n v difficult1 & inde$ 9 an humid way4 ,= ,i h n seldome 7:5 x happ5$ t ! ,iron be+ consum$1 my lab\r 0 to no purpose7 _h "o end ( an ,iron ,wi] *ang$ into ,copp]1 & ! o!r into ,gold4 ,if "t w p]mit1 = my ,fri5ds sake1 & t !y may be m9dful ( me1 ,i w repeat ! same lab\r4 ,b ! pr9cipal ?+1 :i* inf]s difficulty 9 ?is ,op]ation1 is a too great corrosion ( ! ,iron by ! ,vitriol4 ,note4 ,besides ?is1 !re are o!r ?+s1 :i* cause difficulty1 & s r5d] ! lab\r invalid1 9 ! dry way z well z 9 ! humid1 viz4 ! aptness ( ,glasses to break 9 ! humid2 & ( ,crucibles 9 ! dry way2 :5ce x comes to pass1 t ! ,sal ,mirabile _c be kept 9 !m a due "t1 b runs out4 ,! gradation ( iron into gold1 9 :at way soev] made1 )\t gold c v difficultly be p]fect$2 & if a glass happ5 to break1 ,:o %all be able to ga!r up :at runs out8 ,! loss ( "o gradation1 by ! break+ ( ! ,vessel1 & outfl[+ ( ! ,liquor1 w sc>cely be repair$ ) #e or #f o!r gradations compleat$ )\t loss4 ,!re=e x is be/ to desi/ f su* ,works4 ,( t ,op]ation1 :i* is p]=m$ by ! dry way1 ! reason is ! same4 ,= "h ! gold1 :i* is add$ = gradation1 is almo/ all lo/1 )\t reg>d to ! break+ ( ,crucibles1 :i* by t means _c conta9 ! ,salt ( ,art its due "t3 ,& besides all ?is1 ! sub/ance ( ! ,crucible w imbibe "s ( x1 & toge!r ) ! same "p ( ! ,gold2 &1 ,:o c )\t loss extract x !nce8 ,yea1 we ?9k ! ,crucibles dr9k 9 a great] quantity ( ! gold1 ?an we acquire by ! gradation1 al?\gh our ,"w succe$ well4 ,by ,exp]i5ce x is manife/ to me1 t :5 !re are eight p>ts ( ,gold1 b "o "p ( ,iron 9 gradation is *ang$ into ,gold1 :i* way soev] ! ,"w is p]=m$4 ,:at w x avail to sp5d our "t 9 p]fect+ ^? ?+s1 ! ev5t ( :i* is v unc]ta98 ,?is is ! reason :y v _m ) me h refus$ ?is pr(itable ,op]ation4 ,we consid]+ ! possibility ( ! matt]1 :e!r x 0 possible to prev5t ^? difficulties1 began to lab\r1 b to no purpose1 a great :ile1 until at l5g? x pleas$ ! ,highe/ ,giv] ( all ,good ?+s to he> our ,pray]s1 & op5$ to u ! way ( prep>+ su* ,glasses1 z 7al?\gh n lut$7 are able to be> ! vehem5cy ( ,fire )\t coat+2 & ,crucibles also we "k h[ to h>d5 s1 z !y w cont9ually keep ,metals 9 ,flux4 ,i n[ hope1 if ,,god h9d] n1 = bett] success4 ,a man n fe>+ ! break+ ( ,glasses & ,crucibles1 might p]=m egregi\s ?+s1 ?is way h&l+ ,metals1 accord+ to 8 w in/itut+ gradations & fixations1 & s r$uce ,metals to due maturity1 ev5 z ! sun1 by cont9ual dige/ion1 rip5e? ,fruits3 ,= no man1 if he fe> break+ ( 8 ,vessel1 & loss ( 8 matt]1 is able to keep ! same till its f9al compleatm5t 9 a ,glass or ,crucible4 ,by ! b5efit ( ei!r ( ^! inv5tions1 su* ?+s may be effect$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 z be=e 7 impossible to be done4 ,yet let no man sollicite me 7consid]+ ! great lab\r & va/ *>ge ,i h exp5d$ !reon7 to divulge ?is secret4 ,nev]!less1 t x may n be buri$ ) me1 ,i purpose to communicate t to two ( my mo/ lov+ ,fri5ds1 add+ 7besides _m o!r ,arcanums7 a succ9ct ,explanation ( ?is second "p ( ! ,miracle ( ! ,_w4 ,x w conc]n ^! m5 to use ! same = ! ,hon\r ( ,,god1 & good ( _! ,neighb\r4 ,i did n ?is to pr(it our selves1 because !y are ri* en\gh & ,i live cont5t$ ) :at ,i h1 b only t ! su/5tation ( ! ,poor might be *iefly reg>d$4 ,iron may also ano!r way be *ang$ into ,gold or ,copp]1 viz4 by ! help ( fi]y spirits1 :i* ,salt-,petre 7! ,c\s9-,g]man ( our ,salt ( ,art7 exhibits1 & ( :i* ,i h v pla9ly disc\rs$ 9 a special ,treatise1 n yet publi%$4 ,t y may see ! possibility1 ,i w decl>e ! matt] by example4 ,make a ,fulm5 ( ,t>t>1 ,sulphur1 & ,nitre mixt1 to ?is add ( ! ,m9]a 7or ,ore7 ( ,copp]1 ,silv]1 or ,gold1 nev] expos$ to ! vehem5cy ( ,fire1 b /ill end[$ ) its own ,sulphur1 end[$ ) p[] ( t++ & p]fect+ ,gradation an eigh? "p4 ,put fs4 or j4 ( ! mixture into a ,crucible at "o "t1 & set ?is ,crucible "u ! ,receiv+ ,vessels ( our fif? ,furnace1 & ) a live ,coal k9dle ! ,fulm51 & !n ! ,orifice be+ well clos$1 y w f9d & obs]ve ! ,gradation ( ,iron unto ,copp]1 ,gold1 or ,silv]1 accord+ to ! div]sity ( matt] add$ to ! ,fulm54 ,"h mo/ commodi\sly may be us$ ,/eel-,ne$les2 ^! ,i h (t5 drawn out ( a ,crucible1 :olly *ang$ into ,gold4 ,note4 ,he :o int5ds to make ,gradation ) ,gold1 mu/ necess>ily apply ,receiv]s1 9 :i* he may collect ! volatile ,spirits ( ,gold4 ,if a man be cont5t$ ) a v small quantity1 he ne$s n use ,receiv]s1 aft]w>d 7be+ fir/ assur$ ( ! c]ta9ty ( ! ,op]ation7 he may build a ,furnace fit = x4 ,i built su* a ,furnace1 9 :i* ! la/ ,summ]1 = my ,fri5ds sake1 ,i p]=m$ ?is ,op]ation4 ,note4 ,if a suffici5t abundance ( good ,metals be want+1 t y\r lab\r may n be 9 va91 x w be requisite to make ! same spiritual ) ,salt-,petre1 be=e !y be add$ to ! ,fulm54 ,if y w\ld make trial ( graduat+ into ,gold1 to j4 ( ! ,fulm51 y may add j4 ( fulm9at+ ,gold 7precipitat$ ) _s ( ,ur9e1 n ) ,lixivium7 & y\r endeav\r w h good success1 if y proce$ "r4 ,by help ( ?is ,fulm51 all ,metals may be *ang$ into ,gold or ,silv]2 t is1 ! true ,regal ,cem5t ( anci5t ,philosoph]s1 :i* !y alwaies kept secret2 only ,p>acelsus1 9 8 ,preface to ! ,book ( ,cem5ts1 0 will+ to make "s small discov]y2 ,y mu/ n 7sai? he7 s mu* reg>d ! ,+r$i5ts ( ! ,cem5t1 b ! way ( cem5t+ is only to be consid]$1 ! ,fire only1 :i* is 9 x1 mu/ be end[$ ) p[] ( fix+ & graduat+4 ,yea1 9 8 ,book ( ,vitriol he almo/ speaks ! same4 ,b "s "o may say1 ,:at is t ,regal ,cem5t1 or :at is ! way ( us+ ! same8 ,al?\gh ?is ha? be5 alwaies kept z a ,secret1 yet ,i 9 ^! la/ times communicate ! same to ,all4 ,!re is inde$ no ,metal1 :i* may n 7ev5 )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+ hav+ p[] ( p]fect+ ,gradation7 by ! help ( ?is only1 be turn$ into gold2 z 9 our "w ( we l>gely %ew4 ,yet ?is ,op]ation is n done ) s great pr(it1 z t :i* adds ,p[d]s p]fect+ gradations to ! ,cem5t2 nev]!less x is suffici5t to %ew ! possibility4 ,b t ! ,doctr9e ( ,elias ! ,arti/ may be m manife/ by ! a=esaid ,p>acelsus1 we ?\ght good "h to subjo9 8 own words at l>ge1 :i* take z foll[s4 ,,! ,,book ,,( ,philip ,!ophra/us ,bomba/ ,( ,hoh5heim1 ,mon>* ( ,philosoph]s1 ,pr9ce ( ,spagyri/s1 ,*ief ( ,a/ronom]s1 ,p>adoxical ,physician1 & great ,ma/] ( ,me*anick ,secrets4 ,,t\*+ ,! ,,t9cture ( ,natural ,?+s1 ,aga9/ ,sophi/]s born s9ce ! ,flood1 9 ! ,age ( ,our ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,,god4 ,,! ,,preface4 ,s9ce ?\1 ,sophi/]1 ) fooli% & ly+ ,words1 ha/ reproa*$ me 9 all places1 because ,i 0 born 9 ,helvetia1 t ,i am rude1 & und]/& or "k no?+2 also1 t be+ "o ,lett] m ?an a ,physician1 ,i rove & w&] ab\t f "o ,region to ano!r3 ,!re=e ,i purpose 9 ?is small ,treatise to discov] & lay op5 to ! ,_w1 ignorant & unexp]i5c$ m52 also t 9 ! fir/ ,age good ,arts 7 9 be+2 & :at y\r ,art is able to effect aga9/ m9e & m9e aga9/ y\rs1 & :at is to be judg$ ( ei!r1 & h[ ,po/]ity 9 ! ,age ( ,grace w imitate me4 ,consid] ,h]mes1 ,ar*elaus1 & o!rs 9 ! ,fir/ ,age1 :at ,spagyri/s !y 71 & h[ great ,philosoph]s4 ,t !y 7 su*1 is witness$ ev5 by _! ,enemies1 :o are ?y ,patrons1 7or ,idols r at ?is "t7 ,o ,sophi/]4 ,b if ?is _h n be5 te/ifi$ by y\r ,au!ntick ,fa!rs & falsly-reput$ ,sa9ts2 yet ! anci5t ,sm>agd9e-,table discov]s m ( ,art & ,exp]i5ce 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 ,magick1 & o!r l ,sci5ces1 ?an c ev] be taught by y & all y\r ,tribe4 ,if f ! ,prec$5t y d n yet und]/& :at1 & h[ great ,treasures ^! be1 tell me :y no ,pr9ce or ,k+ 0 able to subjugate ! ,egyptians8 ,!n :y did ,dioclesian ! ,emp]\r comm& all ,books ( ,*ymi/ry 7h[ _m soev] !y 7 he c\ld come by7 to be burnt8 ,= _! ,books be+ de/roy$1 !y 7 long s9ce compell$ to be> su* an intol]able ,yoke1 z w 9 "t fall ^u ! neck ( !e & ?y ,collegues1 ,o ,sophi/]4 ,9 ?is ,middle ,age ! ,mon>*y ( all ,arts is at l5g? d]iv$ to me1 ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus1 ,pr9ce ( ,philosophy & ,m$ic9e2 = unto ?is am ,i *os5 by ,,god1 t ,i may ext+ui% all ,phantasies ( devis$1 putatiti\s1 & false ,works1 & presumptu\s ,words1 :e!r !y be ! ,placets ( ,ari/otle1 ,gal51 ,avic51 ,mesue1 or any o!r ,foll[] ( !m4 ,& my ,!ory proce$+ f ! ,light ( ,nature1 %all nev] fail ?r\gh its uncon/ancy1 nor be *ang$1 b beg9 to fl\ri% 9 ! #eh?4 ye> ( ! foll[+ ,age4 ,!n ! ,practice foll[+1 x %all be prov$ by admirable & incr$ible ,signs1 s z x %all be op5ly manife/ to ,me*anicks & ! ,common ,p1 h[ con/ant & unmov$ ! ,p>acelsick ,art /&s aga9/ ! ,trifles ( ,sophi/]s2 9 ! mean :ile t ,sophi/ick ,art ha? ne$ ( ,papal & ,imp]ial ,privileges1 to /r5g!n & uphold its ,imp]t95cies4 ,b :]eas ,i am by !e1 ,o ,sophi/]1 acc\nt$ a ,begg> & ,vagabond1 ! ,danube & ! ,rh9e1 ,i be+ sil5t1 %all answ] = me to !e4 ,(t5 ha? ^? imp]t95tly-devis$ ,calumnies ( ?9e aga9/ me1 displeas$ _m ,pr9ces & ,e>ls1 also ,imp]ial ,cities1 ,noblem51 & ,knights2 = ,i h a ,treasure 9 a c]ta9 ,city ( ,=um ,julij1 call$ ,weid51 hid 9 ! ,hospital !re1 :i* nei!r ?\ ,leo ! ,roman1 nor ?\ ,*>les ! ,g]man1 ) all y\r ,sub/ance1 are able to pur*ase4 ,al?\gh a signate ,/> fell ^u ! ,arcanum ( y\r ,names1 yet x 0 kn[n by none b ! ,sons ( ! ,div9e ,spagyrick ,art4 ,:]e=e s9ce1 ?\ ,v]m9\s & ,l[sie ,sophi/]1 judge/ ! ,mon>* ( ,secrets to be an ignorant ,fool & prodigal ,decoct]1 ,i w n[1 9 ! middle ,age1 op5ly discov] 7z an hon\rable prosecution ( ^? ?+s ,i h ass]t$7 ! ,virtues & ,prep>ation ( t ,t9cture1 = ! pr(it & hon\r ( ! ,lov]s ( ,tru?1 & t ! ,contemn]s ( true ,arts may be r$uc$ to ,begg>y4 ,! latt] ,age w be illu/rat$ & hon\r$ ) ?is ,arcanum1 z ! ,gift ( ,,god1 & manife/ ,end[m5t ( ! true ,_s1 s z f ! ,beg9n+ ( ! ,_w ! l spr\t ( ,und]/&+ & ,wisdom 0 sc>cely ev] he>d (4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,vice %all n be able to suppress ! ,j1 nor ! ,ri*es or p[] ( ^? t are evil1 be any ,damage to ! ,upright4 ,( ,philip ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus ,8 ,t9cture ( ,natural ,?+s1 c4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,i ,philip ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus ,bomba/1 say ,t 7aft] ! manife/ation ( ,div9e ,grace7 _m waies to ! ,t9cture ( natural ?+s1 7 f\nd out1 :i* did all f9ally t5d to ! same scope & end3 ,= ,h]mes ,trismegi/us ! ,egyptian set ab\t ?is ,"w1 accord+ to 8 own ,reason4 ,orus ! ,grecian obs]v$ ! same ,process4 ,hali ! ,arabian p]si/$ 9 8 own ord]2 b ,alb]tus ,magnus foll[$ a ,process v prolix4 ,e "o ( ^! proce$$ 9 8 own mann]1 yet !y all atta9$ to "o & ! same end at la/1 viz4 to long ,life1 & an hone/ su/5tation & ,cons]vation ( ! same 9 ?is vale ( mis]ies4 ,at ?is "t1 ,i ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus ,bomba/1 ,mon>* ( ,secrets1 am end[$ ) peculi> ,gifts ( ,,god1 viz4 9 su* a mann]1 z e se>*] ( ?is high natural ,"w mu/ ne$s imitate & foll[ me1 :e!r he be an ,italian1 ,polonian1 ,fr5*-man1 ,g]man1 or :atsoev] he is1 & :osoev] he is4 ,hi!r mu/ y all1 ,philosoph]s1 ,a/ronom]s1 & ,spagyri/s1 h[ high soev] y be1 come aft] me4 ,i by my own imm5se ,lab\rs1 w %ew & op5 to y1 ,al*ymi/s & ,doctors1 t corporeal ,reg5]ation4 ,i w tea* y t ,t9cture1 ,arcanum1 or ,qu9tess5ce1 9 :i* ! ,f\ndations ( all ,my/]ies & ,works are lat5t3 ,= e man may & ought to give cr$it to ano!r 9 ^? ?+s only1 :i* he ha? exp]i5c$ by ,fire4 ,if any "o1 o!rwise ?an by ?is exp]i5ce1 (f] any ?+ 9 ,*ymi/ry1 he is n to be believ$1 because ! true mu/ be sep>at$ f ! false by ,exp]i5ce 9 ,fire4 ,assur$ly ! ,light ( ,nature 0 creat$ = ?is end1 viz4 t by x ! trial or ,pro( ( e ?+ %\ld appe>2 yet to ^? only :o walk 9 t ,light4 ,) ?is ,light we %all be taught by ! be/ demon/rations1 ,t all ^? :o ev] be=e me entr$ ?is s difficult ,prov9ce1 ) _! prop] phantasies & acute speculations1 h made trial to _! own hurt4 ,!re=e1 by my ,f\ndation1 _m ,ru/icks h be5 made ,noble-m52 b on ! contr>y1 by ! putatiti\s & op9ionative ,art ( ^? m51 ( ,nobles1 _m h be5 transmut$ into ,ru/icks2 because !y c\ld be> gold5 ,m\nta9s 9 _! ,heads1 be=e !y _h put _! ,h&s into ,coals4 ,b fir/ are to be le>n$ ,dige/ions1 ,de/illations1 ,sublimations1 ,rev]b]ations1 ,extractions1 ,solutions1 ,coagulations1 ,f]m5tations1 ,fixations1 & e ,in/rum5t requisite = ?is ,"w1 is to be kn[n by use1 z ,glasses1 ,cucurbits1 ,circulatories1 ,vessels ( ,h]mes1 ,e>!n ,vessels1 ,balneums1 ,w9d-,furnaces1 ,rev]b]atories1 & o!r su*-l2 z also a ,m>ble1 ,mort>s1 & ,coals2 s may y at l5g? proce$ 9 ,al*ymy & ,m$ic9e4 ,b z long z y by ,phantasie & ,op9ion adh]e to y\r ,fictiti\s ,books1 y w be apt =1 & pr$e/9at$ to none ( ^!4 ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,( ! ,def9ition ( ! ,subject & ,matt] ( ! ,t9cture ( ,natural ,?+s4 ,be=e ,i come to ! ,process ( ! ,t9cture1 x is conv5i5t ,i %\ld discov] to y ! ,subject !re(2 = ?is 0 alwaies kept secret 7) a peculi> concealm5t7 by ! ,lov]s ( ,v]ity4 ,!re=e ! matt] ( ! ,t9cture 7"h y mu/ und]/& me 9 a ,spagyrick s5ce7 is a c]ta9 ?+1 :i* f ?ree passe? into1 or rema9s 9 "o ,ess5ce1 by ! ,art ( ,vulcan4 ,b t ,i may signifie ! same to y by its ,"n2 accord+ to anci5t use1 x is by _m call$ ! ,r$-,lion1 b by few kn[n4 ,?is1 by ! help ( ,nature1 & ! ,art ( ! ,arti/1 may be transmut$ into a :ite ,eagle1 & ( "o two be made2 yet !n ! gold5 spl5d\r %9es n s mu* to ! ,arti/1 = !y two kept 9 "o %9e m4 ,n[1 if y und]/& n ! use ( ,caballi/s & anci5t ,a/ronom]s1 ?\ art n born ( ,,god = ! ,spagyrick ,art1 nor by ,nature *os5 = ! ,vulcanick ,"w1 nor creat$ to op5 ?y m\? 9 ,al*ymi/ick ,arts4 ,!re=e1 ! matt] ( ! ,t9cture is a v ri* ,pe>l1 & a mo/ preci\s ,treasure1 & ! noble/ ?+ 7next to ! manife/ation ( ! mo/ ,high7 & mo/ wor?y ( humane consid]ation1 t c be 9 ! e>?4 ,?is is ! ,,lili ( ,al*ymy & ,m$ic9e1 :i* ,philosoph]s h s dilig5tly s\ght1 b ?r\gh defect ( intire k1 & p]fect ,prep>ation1 !y atta9$ n to ! p]fect end !re(4 ,by _! ,se>*es & ,exp]i5ces1 a ,beg9n+ only ( ! ,t9cture is giv5 to u2 b ! true ,f\ndation :i* my ,collegues %\ld imitate1 0 left to me2 :]e=e no man mu/ mix 8 ,vizors ) our ,int5tions4 ,i1 aft] my long ,exp]i5ces1 des]v$ly correct ,spagyri/s & sep>ate ! false or errone\s f ! true1 hav+ by cont9ual ,se>*es f\nd out ^? ?+s1 by reason ( :i* ,i may ju/ly repreh5d & alt] _m & div]se ?+s4 ,yet _h ,i f\nd ! ,exp]im5ts ( ! ,anci5ts m excell5t ?an my own1 ,i w\ld n h su/a9$ s great ,lab\rs1 z ,i will+ly und]took = ! sake1 pr(it1 & hon\r ( all good ,al*ymi/s1 c4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ! subject ( ! ,t9cture is s suffici5tly decl>$1 z a m fai?ful discov]y _c1 nor mu/ be made betwe5 two ,bro!rs1 ,i w ent] ^u ! ,prep>ation !re(2 & aft] ,i h posit$ ! ,exp]i5ces ( ! ,fir/ ,age1 ,i w also add my own ,inv5tions1 unto :i*1 9 "t to come1 ! ,age ( ,grace w adh]e1 :omsoev] ?\ 7,sophi/]7 f ?y own ,philosophy 9 ! mean :ile %alt con/itute ,patri>*s or ,pr9cipals4 ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,( ! ,process ( ! ,anci5ts 9 prep>+ ! ,t9cture2 & ( a m %ort way f\nd out by ,p>acelsus4 ,anci5t ,spagyri/s putrefi$ ,lili = a ,philosophick ,mon?1 & !n de/ill$ f x ! humid ,spirits1 s long z until ! dry 7 elevat$3 ,! ,caput ,mortuum !y aga9 imbib$ ) ! humid ,spirits1 & f x1 by de/illation1 (t5 ab/ract$ !m1 & cont9u$ ?is ,op]ation s long1 z until ! dry ,spirits 7 :olly elevat$4 ,!n !y unit$ ! ab/ract$ hum\rs & dry spirits by a ,pellican toge!r1 #c or #d times1 until all ! ,lili rema9$ dry 9 ! bottom4 ,al?\gh ! fir/ ,exp]i5ce foll[$ ?is ,process be=e fixation1 nev]!less our ,ance/ors (t5 obta9$ _! wi%$ end p]fectly4 ,b !y w\ld h _h a m %ort way ( com+ to ! ,r$-,lyon's ,treasure1 if !y _h le>n$ ! ,concordancy ( ,a/ronomy ) ,al*ymy1 z ,i h demon/rat$ x 9 ! ,apocalyps ( ,h]mes4 ,yet s9ce e day 7z ,*ri/ spake = ! com=t ( ! fai?ful7 ha? its prop] ,c>e1 ! ,lab\r ( ,spagyri/s be=e me 0 va/ & great1 :i* n[ by help ( ! ,holy ,_s assi/+1 w be eas$ & lightn$ by my ,!ory & ,practice1 & decl>$ to all ^?1 :o abide con/ant 9 _! ,lab\rs ) pati5ce2 = ,i am exp]i5c$ 9 ! ,prop]ty ( ,nature1 & "k ! ,ess5ces & ,conditions !re(1 & ! conjunction z well z resolution ( ! same4 ,:i* is ! highe/ & greate/ ?+ 9 ,nature1 nev] yet kn[n to ,sophi/]s4 ,:5 ! fir/ ,age _h ! fir/ ,exp]i5ce ( ! ,t9cture1 ,spagyri/s ( "o simple made two2 b aft]w>d1 :5 9 ! middle ,age t ,inv5tion 0 lo/1 _! ,successors1 by dilig5t se>*1 at l5g? happ5$ on ! two names ( t simple1 & ) "o d5om9ation call$ x ,lili1 z ! subject ( ! ,t9cture3 ,!n ! ,imitators ( ,nature putrefi$ ?is matt] 7no o!rwise ?an z ,se$ 9 ! ,e>?7 = its due "t2 because be=e ?is ,corruption1 no?+ c\ld ( x be produc$1 nor any ,arcanum discov] x self2 & aft] putrefaction1 !y ab/ract$ ! humid spirits f ! matt]1 until by ! =ce ( ,fire !y 7 dri$ & sublim$2 t ?is way 7no o!rwise ?an z ! ,husb&-man waits on ! ,seasons ( ! ye>7 ! said spirits might come to maturity1 z "o ?+ is wont to rise & fall aft] ano!r4 ,& la/ly1 z aft] ,spr+ ! ,summ] appe>s1 !y incorporat$ ^? ,fruits & dry ,spirits1 & br\ght ! ,magi/]y ( ! ,t9cture s f>1 until x %\ld come to its ,h>ve/1 & dispose x self to rip5ess4 ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,( ! ,process ( prep>+ ! ,t9cture ( ,natural ,?+s1 abbreviat$ by ,p>acelsus4 ,anci5t ,spagyri/s w\ld n h und]gone s prolix a ,lab\r1 & made su* t$i\s ,reit]ations1 if !y _h le>n$ _! ,"w f my ,s*ool1 & 9 _! lab\r foll[$ ! ,rules ( ! same1 b w\ld full z well h obta9$ _! end ) mu* less ,lab\r & ,*>ge4 ,at ?is "t1 9 :i* ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus1 ! ,mon>* ( ,secrets1 comes1 is ! ,season ( ,inv5tion1 :i* 0 hid f all ,spagyri/s be=e me4 ,:]e=e ,i only say2 ,take ! ,blood ( a ,rosie col\r f ! ,lyon1 & ! ,glut5 f ! ,eagle1 :i*1 aft] y h jo9$ !m toge!r1 coagulate accord+ to ! old ,process4 ,?us y w h ! ,t9cture ( ,philosoph]s1 :i* inf9ite m5 h s\ght1 b v few f\nd4 ,:e!r ?\ wilt or no1 ,sophi/]1 ?is ,magi/]y is 9 ,nature1 & is a wondr\s ,"w ( ,,god above ,nature1 & ! mo/ preci\s ,treasure 9 ?is ,vale ( ,mis]ies4 ,if y consid] x ext]nally1 x appe>s to be t :i* transmutes "s vile ?+ into ano!r mu* m noble ?an x 0 be=e4 ,yet t ,miracle is produc$ by a ,spagyri/1 because he _h pati5ce1 & 0 n we>y1 & by ! ,art ( 8 ,prep>ation did corrupt ! vile extr9secal ,body1 & f !nce rais$ up ano!r & mo/ preci\s ,ess5ce4 ,if ?\ ha/ le>n$1 or kn[e/ any l ?+ by ! light ( ,ari/otle1 or f ! ,rules ( ,s]apio1 produce x "h1 & br+ x to light by exp]i5ce4 ,n[ keep ! ,law ( ! ,s*ools1 z becomes a ,lov] ( ,hon\r1 & a ,doctor4 ,b if ?\ kn[e/ no?+1 or art able to d no?+1 ,:y do/ ?\ contemn me1 z an irrational ,helvetian ,calf1 & accuse me to be a ,vagabond ,circulator8 ,art is ano!r ,nature1 & a peculi> ,_w1 z ,exp]i5ce witnesse? & demon/rates aga9/ !e & ?y ,idols4 ,!re=e ! ,al*ymi/ sometimes comp\nds c]ta9 ,simples1 :i* he aft]w>ds1 accord+ to 8 necessity1 corrupts1 & !nce prep>es ano!r ?+4 ,= s1 v (t5 ( _m1 "o ?+ is at l5g? made1 :i* effects m ?an ,nature p] se is able to d2 z is suffici5tly manife/ 9 ,ga/aynum1 :]e ( ,saturn ,v5us is made2 9 ,c>yn?ia1 ( ,v5us ,luna1 & 9 ,hung>y1 ( ,luna ,sol4 ,n to m5tion o!r ,transmutations ( ,natural ?+s 7suffici5tly kn[n to ,magicians7 :i* br+ great] wond]s to ,light ?an ,ovid speaks ( 9 8 ,metamorphosis4 ,b t y may rightly und]/& me1 seek y\r ,lion 9 ! ,ori5t1 & y\r ,eagle t[>d ! ,s\?1 :i* are to be assum$ = ?is ,"w4 ,y _c f9d bett] ,in/rum5ts ?an ,hung>y & ,hi/ria produce4 ,b if y w\ld d$uce t f ,unity1 ?r\gh ,duality into ,tr9ity1 ) an equal p]mutation ( ei!r1 !n y mu/ direct y\r ,j\rney t[>ds ! ,s\?1 = 9 ,cyprus ?\ can/ n obta9 all ?\ desire/2 yet "h we mu/ disc\rse no f>!r ?an at pres5t we h decl>$4 ,( ^! ,arcanums1 :i* exhibit transmutations1 !re are _m m1 al?\gh kn[n by few2 & %\ld !y by ! ,"l ,,god be manife/$ to any "o1 ! rum\r ( ?is ,art w\ld n !re=e pres5tly break =?1 b ! ,omnipot5t1 toge!r ) x1 w\ld give und]/&+ to conceal ^!2 & o!r ?+s1 until ! ,com+ ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 9 :i* "t no?+ %all be s hid1 z n to be reveal$4 ,y v cle>ly see 7al?\gh !re is no ne$ to speak ( ?is "h1 :i* may by "s be tak5 9 d]ision7 9 ! fire ( ,sulphur1 is a great ,t9cture ( ,gemms1 :i* inde$ exalts !m m sublimely ?an ,nature p] se is able to d4 ,b ?is ,gradation ( ,metals & ,gemms mu/ 9 ?is place be omitt$ by me1 because ,i h v suffici5tly writ !re( 9 my ,secrets ( ,secrets1 9 ,! ,book1 ( ,vexations ( ,al*ymi/s1 & 9 o!r places4 ,z ,i h begun our ,ance/ors ,process ( ! ,t9cture ( ,natural ,?+s1 ,s ,i w p]fectly conclude ! same4 ,,*ap4,v4 ,( ! ,conclusion ( ! ,process ( ! ,anci5ts1 made by ,p>acelsus4 ,la/ly1 ! anci5t ,spagyri/s1 by a c]ta9 ord]ly augm5tation ( fire1 long cont9u$1 fix$ _! pellicanate & dry ,lili1 until f blackness1 ?r\gh a *ange ( all col\rs1 x became r$ z ,blood1 & ) its col\r _h put on ! condition ( a ,salam&]4 ,rightly inde$ did !y proce$ 9 su* a ,lab\r2 & x is equal & fit1 t e man1 :o w\ld compass ?is ,pe>l1 %\ld proce$ aft] ! same mann]4 ,to decl>e ?is m cle>ly to !e1 w\ld be v difficult = me1 if y h n 9 ! ,s*ool ( ,al*ymi/s le>n$ to obs]ve ! degrees ( fire1 & also to *ange y\r ,vessels4 ,if y h done ?is1 !n y w see1 t z soon z y\r ,lili %all be made hot 9 ! ,physical ,egg1 x w ) wond]ful app>itions become black] ?an a ,cr[1 aft]w>d1 9 success ( "t1 :it] ?an a ,swan2 & la/ly1 pass+ ?r\gh yell[ness1 become m r$ ?an any blood4 ,seek1 seek 7sai? ! fir/ ,spagyri/7 & y %all f9d1 knock & x %all be op5$ unto y4 ,x w\ld be an impi\s & uncomely ?+ to put ,meat into ! m\? ( s p]fidi\s a ,bird4 ,he %\ld r be suff]$ to flie out1 z ,i1 & all o!rs be=e me 7 compell$ to d4 ,!re=e foll[ ! true ,art2 = ?is w lead !e to ! p]fect k ( ,t4 ,!re is no reason to set d[n any ?+ "h m amply or cle>ly ?an ,i h already done2 let ?y ,ph>isaick ,s*ools tea* !e :at !y w1 f _! own un/able & tott]+ ,f\ndation1 x w n rea* _! end or scope2 b aft] y %all1 z accurately z is possible1 h le>n$ ,al*ymi/ick ,indu/ry1 no?+ !n 9 ! nature ( ?+s w be s difficult1 b x1 by help ( ?is ,art1 may be manife/ to !e4 ,inde$1 ,nature h] self br+s =? no?+ to light1 :i* is br\ght to its highe/ p]fection2 z 9 ?is place may be se5 by ! ,unity or ,union ( our ,duality2 b ,man %\ld1 by ,spagyrick prep>ations1 d$uce x to t1 unto :i* x 0 orda9$ by ,nature4 ,?us f> h ,i said en\gh ( ! ,process ( ! ,anci5ts1 & ( my correction ( ,! ,t9cture ( ,natural ,?+s1 z to its prep>ation4 ,n[1 we hav+ ?is ,treasure ( ! ,egyptians 9 our h&s1 x conc]ns u to conv]t ! same to our pr(it1 :i* is two-foldly (f]$ to u f ?is ,spagyrick ,magi/]y4 ,9 ! fir/ way1 h[ x may be appli$ = ,r5ovation ( ! body2 9 ! second1 h[ x is to be us$ = ,transmutation ( ,metals3 ,!re=e1 s9ce ,i ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus am exp]i5c$ 9 bo? div]sly 7accord+ z ! signs ( ! ,"w1 bo? 9 exp]i5ce & pro(1 h appe>$ bett] & m p]fectly to me ?an any o!r7 ,i w describe & propose ! same4 ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,( ! ,transmutation ( ,metals by ,projection ( ! ,m$ic9e4 ,if ! ,t9cture ( ,naturali/s be to be us$ 9 ,transmutation1 "o p\nd ( x is fir/ to be project$ ^u a ?\s& p\nds ( 9 ,flux2 !n y\r ,m$ic9e w be prep>$ = transmut+ ! ,lepr\s hum\r ( ,metals4 ,?is is a wond]ful ,"w 9 ! ,light ( ,nature1 viz4 t by ?is ,spagyrick ,magi/]y or ,op]ation1 t :i* be=e 0 su* a ,metal1 %\ld p]i%1 & become ano!r ,metal4 ,t r5d]s ,ari/otle1 ) 8 evilly-f\nd$ ,philosophy1 a ,fool3 ,! ,c\ntrym5 9 ,hung>ia ca/+ ,iron = a conv5i5t "t into a c]ta9 ,f\nta9 call$ ,zipf]brunn51 f9d x consum$ into a ,f]rugo 7or ,iron scurf7 :i* melt$ 9 a /rong ,fire ) ,bell[s1 is pres5tly pure ,copp]1 :i* nev] m returns into ,iron4 ,likewise1 9 ! ,m\nta9 ,kutt5b]g 7z x is commonly call$7 !y /re9 a ,lixivium f ,m>casites1 9 :i* ,iron is pres5tly *ang$ into ! be/ ,copp]1 highly gradat$1 & m malleable ?an o!r natural ,copp]4 ,^!1 & _m su* l1 are bett] kn[n to ,simple m5 ?an to ,sophi/]s1 = ^! m5 transmute "o species into ano!r2 yet ^! ,arts rema9 = ! mo/ "p abscond$1 by reason ( ! notable contempt ( ,ignorant m51 & also p>tly by reason ( ! j ,envy ( ,artific]s4 ,9 ,i/ria ,i h (t5 br\ght ,v5us beyond ! #bd 7alias #ch7 degrees1 s z ! col\r ( ,sol c\ld n asc5d high]1 & x 0 con/ant 9 ,antimony1 or 9 ! ,qu>tal ,exam52 ?is inde$ ,i us$ 9 all ,cases1 z ! o!r4 ,al?\gh anci5t ,arti/s 7 e>ne/ly desir\s ( ?is ,arcanum1 & s\ght ! same ) v great dilig5ce1 yet v few c\ld aft] p]fect ,prep>ation d$uce x to its end4 ,= ! ,transmutation ( a ,m9or-,metal into a bett]1 br+s ) x _m difficulties & h9d]ances2 z :5 ,t9 is to be transmut$ into ,silv]1 or ,copp] into ,gold4 ,p]haps ,,god w h ! ,magnalia ( ,nature hid f _m ,m51 by reason ( _! ,s9s4 ,= sometimes x ha? happ5$1 t :5 ?is ,t9cture ha? be5 prep>$ by ,arti/s1 & !y c\ld n br+ ,projection to effect1 t ! same 7?r\gh _! neglect & c>elessness 9 keep+ ( x7 ha? be5 dev\r$ by ,h5s1 ^: ,fea!rs aft]w>d fell (f1 & grew new aga91 z ,i my self h se54 ,?is way1 by abuse1 ?r\gh neglig5ce ( ,arti/s1 came ,transmutation into ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,= :5 !y c\ld n use t ,t9cture accord+ to _! own desire1 !y conv]t$ ! same to ,r5ovate ,m51 z y %all he> m at l>ge 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]4 ,,*ap4 ,,vii4 ,( ! ,r5ovation ( ,m54 ,"s ( ! fir/ & anci5t ,physicians 9 ,egypt1 by ?is ,t9cture1 liv$ #aej ye>s4 ,also ! ,life ( _m 0 produc$ & prolong$ = sev]al ,ages1 accord+ z we f9d x cle>ly record$ 9 div]s ,hi/ories1 :i* seems a ?+ almo/ incr$ible4 ,= its ,virtue is s admirable1 z x ext5ds ! /r5g? & vig\r ( ! ,body fur!r ?an is possible by ,nature1 & ,cons]ves x 9 t degree s firmly1 z x lives safe f all ,infirmities4 ,& al?\gh x be gr[n ag$1 yet x appe>s z 9 a y\?ful ,con/itution4 ,!re=e ?is ,t9cture is an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 l an invisible ,fire consum+ all ,diseases1 h[soev] !y are pr$om9ant4 ,its ,dose is v small1 b ! ,op]ation ( x mo/ pot5t4 ,) x1 by me1 ! ,leprosie1 ,v5]eal ,lues1 ,dropsie1 ,epilepsie1 ,colick1 ,rosy-drop1 ,gutta ,rosacea & l ,diseases1 h be5 cur$ & heal$2 also1 ! ,wolf1 ,canc]1 ,noli me tang]e1 ,fi/ula's1 & o!r int]nal ,diseases1 m c]ta9ly1 ?an c be believ$2 ( :i* ,g]many1 ,france1 ,italy1 ,polonia1 ,bohemia1 c4 w give a ,te/imony l>ge en\gh4 ,n[1 ?\ ,sophi/]1 behold ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus1 & consid] h[ y\r ,apollo1 ,ma*aon1 & ,hippocrates1 natural ,physicians1 s\ght ?is ,t9cture = resi/+ ,diseases1 because all ,physicians aim at long ,life1 & by ?is ,univ]sal1 !y1 = ! mo/ "p1 obta9$ x1 & t v efficaci\sly2 & accord+ to _! own ,arbitrim5t1 nam$ x ! ,t9cture ( ,naturali/s4 ,= 9 all ,m$ic9e1 :at c be great]1 ?an su* a cleans+ ( ! ,body1 by :i* e ,sup]fluity 9 x1 is totally eradicat$1 & transmut$8 ,! ,se$ be+ f\nd1 all ?+s are p]fect4 ,:at pr(its ! evilly f\nd$ purgation ( ,sophi/]s1 s9ce x removes no?+ ( t1 :i* %\ld be tak5 away8 ,:]e=e ! mo/ excell5t ,f\ndation ( a true ,physician is1 ,reg5]ation ( ,nature1 & ,re/oration ( ,y\?3 ,!n1 t new ,ess5ce1 expels all :atsoev] is adv]se to its self4 ,= ?is ,reg5]ation1 ! ,p[]s & ,virtues ( ! ,t9cture ( ,naturali/s 7 /rangely f\nd out1 & until our "t us$ by true ,spagyri/s1 & abscond$ z a ,secret4 ,( ,,vitriol4 ,nature g5]ates a ,salt1 call$ ,vitriol4 ,?is is a peculi> k9d sep>at$ f all o!r ,salts1 possess+ also ,virtues diff]5t f !m4 ,its ,virtues are s _m1 & s fam\s1 z ( "r !y ought to be describ$ 9 ?is ,book4 ,=1 a p]fect ,cure ( ! ,jaundice is lat5t 9 ,vitriol1 also ( ! ,gravel & ,/one 9 ! ,re9s or ,bladd]1 ( all ,feav]s1 ,worms1 ,fall+-sickness1 c4 ,& 9 ,con/ipations ( ! ,body1 x is a fam\s ,deopilative3 ,9 ! mean :ile ( o!r ,virtues 9 ?is ,*apt] to be m5tion$1 ,i "h am sil5t4 ,! ,description ( ?is is to be direct$ bo? to ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,= 9 ,m$ic9e1 x is an excell5t ,rem$y2 9 ,al*ymy x is pr(itable = _m o!r ?+s4 ,b ! ,art consi/s 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ,vitriol = ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,= ,vitriol crude1 is no su* ?+4 ,x is l ,wood1 ( :i* all ?+s may be made4 ,x is pr(itable = ,m$ic9e ( ! ,body2 x pr(its also 9 ,*irurg]y1 or ,ext]nal ,diseases1 z ! ,psora1 ,tett]1 ,h]$it>y ,leprosie1 & o!rs2 :]e all o!r ,rem$ies are ineffectual1 & z x 7 dead to ! ,disease4 ,vitriol assaults ,diseases ( ?is k9d p[]fully1 & cures !m fundam5tally4 ,!re=e ! true ,prep>ation ( ,vitriol is 9 a special mann] to be kn[n by ,physicians4 ,= its ,virtues :5 crude are o!r1 ?an :5 dissolv$2 & o!r :5 calc9$1 ?an :5 conv]t$ into a gre51 r$1 or :ite cle> ,oyl4 ,?is is ! condition ( x1 t z (t5 z x is r$uc$ into ano!r =m1 s (t5 x is made a peculi> ,arcanum4 ,?is conf\nds all ,apo!c>ies1 & ,writ]s1 bo? ,italians & ,g]mans4 ,= ?is "p is su*1 z x alone p] se c fill a f\r? "p ( all _! ,%ops1 & cure ,diseases proportionally4 ,?is be+ pres5t1 !re is no ne$ ( s _m ,boxes1 ,pots1 ,glasses1 c4 set all ( a r[1 & dispos$ 9 ord] 9 ,%ops4 ,x conc]ns a ,physician1 n to take c>e = s _m ,boxes1 & ,beyond-,sea ,m$ic9es1 b to be circumspect1 provid5t1 & wise z a ,virg92 s9ce 9 su* numb]s ( ,vessels adult]ate ,rem$ies are = ! mo/ "p conta9$4 ,if he use ! a=esaid circumspection1 at 8 own doors he w f9d m *oice ,rem$ies1 aga9/ all ,diseases1 ?an ,india1 ,egypt1 ,b>b>y1 or ,greece c af=d4 ,let e ,physician foll[ ?is ,basis1 = x is n[ kn[n ev5 to pla9 ,c\ntry-m51 t me] ,frauds are conta9$ 9 ^? ,boxes3 ,:i*1 z !y are = ! mo/ "p ( ,wood1 s are !y t use !m ,wood5 ,doctors & ,apo!c>ies3 ,b l ) l d v well agree4 ,( ! ,species ( ,vitriol4 ,!re are _m ,species ( ,vitriol1 = !y v>y accord+ to ! ,pits out ( :i* !y are tak54 ,! common ,probation ( ?is is1 z ,cop]as is prov$ ^u ,iron1 b ?is is n true4 ,! ,g5u9e ,probation is1 t x be us$ crude aga9/ ! ,worms1 9 t mann] z we w n[ expla92 & accord+ly z x expels ,worms1 s is x m or less excell5t 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,9 ,al*ymy1 ano!r ,probation by ,cuprosity is m available2 yet x may also be ?us prov$4 ,if ,vitriol *ange ,iron into ,copp]1 & t spe$ily1 & ! same be p]fectly well gradat$ & s(t "u ! ,hamm]1 !n is t ,vitriol be/ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy8 ,= !re is a ,conjunction ( ,iron & ,vitriol1 :]e ( ,iron x makes ,copp] good & excell5t4 ,( ! be/ ,vitriol ! be/ ,copp] is made4 ,let no man wond]1 t ,copp] c be made ( ,iron by ,vitriol2 = !re is also ?is virtue 9 ,nature1 viz4 t ! ,wat] ( ,borax makes ,quick-silv] ( ,lead4 ,also exp]i5ce tea*e?1 t ,ca*ymia's transmute all ,metals into o!r1 no o!rwise ?an z ,vitriol *ange? ,iron into ,copp]4 ,nor is ,vitriol1 only ! transmut] ( "o ,metal into ano!r1 b !re are also o!r ?+s1 :i* h l effect ^u all ,metals4 ,! reason :y we "k n !m all1 is1 because ,sophi/]s p]v]t ,arts = _! private b5efit1 us+ !m only to supply _! ,purse & ,kit*94 ,9 ,hung>y is a ,riv] proce$+ f ,vitriol1 or p] se consi/+ ( ,vitriol1 n coagulat$ into ,cry/als4 ,if ,iron be put !re91 & left = its due "t1 x turns to a ,rubigo1 or ,ru/4 ,if t ,ru/ be melt$ by a ,w9d-,furnace1 x is pres5tly made pure & con/ant ,copp]1 n conv]tible into its own ,nature ( ,iron4 ,!re are inf9ite ,m9es ( ,vitriol f\nd ?r\gh\t ,g]many1 all :i* _c be describ$ ap>t4 ,yet ! a=esaid ,probations are to be us$ bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,!re is besides ^! ano!r ,probation 7n pr(itable 9 ,m$ic9e1 b 9 ,al*ymy only7 & t is3 ,if ! ,colco?> ( ,vitriol d f x self by ,fire1 give or yield ,copp]4 ,if x give ,copp]1 !n 9 ,m$ic9e x is weak1 b 9 ,al*ymy /rong ,vitriol4 ,likewise ! ,col\rs ( ,vitriol are to be obs]v$3 ,t :i* is all ov] blue1 mix$ ) no o!r ,col\r1 is n s good 9 ,m$ic9e1 z t ,vitriol1 :i* is 7z x 77 p>t$1 & all ov] fill$ ) r$ & yell[ ,l9es & ,ve9s4 ,:at 9 ! ,air incl9es to :it5ess1 is efficaci\s1 & fit = ! gre5 & :ite ,oyl ( ,vitriol3 :at turns to a r$ness & yell[ness is m excell5t = ! r$ ,oyl4 ,!re ne$s no m to be said t\*+ ! ,species ( ,vitriol1 ?an :at is sugge/$ by ,probation2 :i* e ,physician & ,al*ymi/ %\ld make1 accord+ to ! use he int5ds x =4 ,la/ly1 ?is ,probation is nev] fallaci\s4 ,if mix$ ) ,galls1 or ,oak-,apples1 x makes good ,ink1 !n x may be us$ 9 all ,cases3 ,b if x make? an aque\s1 or wat]i% ,ink1 t ne$e? _m additions1 x is n s good4 ,( ! ,virtues ( ,vitriol 9 ,m$ic9e3 fir/1 ( x ,crude1 & its ,colco?>4 ,9 expla9+ ! virtues ( ,vitriol1 ,i w fir/ speak ( ! virtues ( x ,crude1 & ( its ,colco?>4 ,!re=e1 "k ye1 ,vitriol is a fam\s ,purgation1 9 griev\s & difficult ,diseases ( ! ,/oma*4 ,= x sometimes happ5s1 t ! ,/oma* is di/emp]$ by ,meats & ,dr9ks1 & falls into a ,diuturnal ,disease1 :i* cont9ues unto dea?1 & by deprav$ ,meats & ,dr9ks1 x (t5 comes to pass1 t ! ,sick are ei!r contract$ 9 _! ,memb]s1 or die4 ,also among ,s\ldi]s1 ?r\gh ,immod]ation1 x frequ5tly happ5s1 t burn+ ,feav]s1 ,dys5t]ies1 & o!r ,diseases arise4 ,9 all ^! ,evils1 ! highe/1 & mo/ excell5t ,rem$y is a ,purgation by ,vitriol1 :i* rightly & ,allegorically is call$ ,gryllum4 ,its ,dose is z mu* z y c take up at six times ^u ! po9t ( a ,knife4 ,if t ,op]ate n1 repeat ! same ,dose1 & if n ?is ,dose nei!r1 give x a ?ird "t1 & x w be suffici5t4 ,to ! ,weak1 give x 9 ,w9e or ,wat]2 b to a /rong ,man1 t is n easily ,laxative1 9 ri* ,w9e4 ,x s exhibit$1 w ?r\ghly purge upw>ds & d[nw>ds4 ,inde$ ,hellebore1 bo? ! ,spurges1 ,coloqu9tida1 c4 d fam\sly purge also2 yet n ) virtues equal to ,vitriol4 ,! ,reason ( ?is is1 because 9 ,vitriol is a c]ta9 s[r5ess1 :i* ha? a conjo9$ ,%>pness1 ,acrimony1 & ,det]sion2 by :i* sal9e s[r5ess ! ,op]ation obta9s a full & p]fect p[]1 :i* nei!r ,hellebore1 nor ,coloqu9tida1 c4 ha?4 ,= ! ,nature1 or way ( ,purgation is "h two-fold3 ,"o purge? p] se1 ! o!r by ,saltness4 ,!re=e "h ! two virtues are bett] ?an ! only "o 9 ,hellebore4 ,9 ,saltness a ,specifick ,=m is lat5t1 & t ( su* a ,nature1 z all ,worms t\*$ by x die4 ,& t is a s+ul> p[]1 :i* de/roys ,worms1 be+ :at none ( ! a=esaid do?4 ,!re=e x is evid5t to e "o1 t a ,purgation1 :i* ha? 9 x self s[r5ess & saltness1 toge!r ) a ,laxative virtue1 do? 9 a d\ble way & mann] exquisitely cleanse1 evacuate & purge4 ,:]e=e1 = ,int]nal ,diseases1 x is twice m noble1 & m excell5t ?an o!r ,purgations4 ,b because ,i int5d at l>ge to decl>e to y ! ,nature ( ,vitriol1 !re is no ne$ ,i %\ld also expla9 ^? ,int]nal ,diseases3 ,yet 9 g5]al ,i say1 t a ,purgation ( ?is k9d 9 all ,vices ( ! ,/oma*1 9 ! ,fall+-,evil & ,v]m9ation1 is mo/ pr(itable & mo/ safe1 if x be us$ accord+ to ! condition ( "t1 ,disease1 ,p]son1 c4 ,t\*+ ,colco?> y are to "k1 t x is n inw>dly to be tak51 b only to be apply$ 9 ,*irurgick ,diseases1 viz4 9 putrid ,ulc]s1 :i* admit n ( ,sanation3 ,= 9 ^! x discov]s ! way to p]fect heal+4 ,yet !re are _m ,*irurgick ,diseases1 z ,griev\s1 ,malignant1 ,worse & ,wor/4 ,aga9/ ! ,worse & ,wor/1 ,colco?> is n conduc5t1 yet is effectual aga9/ ^?1 :i* consi/ 9 ! fir/ degree2 & !re=e to be appli$ to !m4 ,= ! ,worse & ,wor/ ( all1 its ,oyl is to be us$ accord+ to ! degree ( ! evil1 & ( ! ,oyl4 ,all ,ulc]s ( ?is k9d1 h[ _m soev] !y be1 are cur$ by ,vitriol2 b accord+ to ! degree1 ! use ( x is1 t x be r$uc$ to good ,colco?>1 :i* mu/ be c]ta9 times ext+ui%'d 9 ,v9eg>2 & be+ dry1 be spr9kl$ on1 or p]mix$ ) "s ,pla/]1 :i* by ! ,physician %all be judg$ apt & fit = t evil4 ,s x makes an ,esc>1 :i* tak5 (f by ,fatness1 a good & easie ,cure foll[s4 ,b ! ,evil1 :i* is n ob$i5t to ?is ,cure1 ( x y %all ?us judge1 viz4 t !re is yet m v5om lat5t1 :i* mu/ !nce=? be se>*$ out ) ,oyls appli$2 because ! ,basis ( ! ,ulc] _c suffici5tly be am5d$ ) ,colco?> = an intire ,sanation4 ,if crude ,vitriol be dissolv$ 9 ,v9eg>1 & ! ,solution ?ick5$ ) ,colco?> into a ,p[d]1 & s appli$1 x soon cleanse? ! bottom ( ! ,ulc] mu* m pot5tly1 ?an ( ,colco?> is said4 ,b ! be/ way ( r$uc+ x to ,colco?>1 is to extract ! wat] !re(1 & !re) to imbibe ! ,caput mortuum1 until x be consum$1 aft]w>ds to dry x leisurely 9 ! ,air4 ,if ?is be us$1 x induce? a bett] bottom 9 ,ulc]s4 ,b :atev] y d1 m9d ! degree ( ,ulc]s1 ,tett]s1 c4 ,:atsoev] ( ^! is n cur$1 set ab\t ! ,cure (1 ) its sep>at$ ,oyl & ,wat] ( :i* aft]w>ds4 ,al?\gh ,colco?> answ] n ! desir$ end1 yet by reason ( t ! ,cure mu/ n be despair$ (1 b y mu/ ?9k ( correct+ x 9 di/ill+4 ,= by ,prep>ation ! ,m$ic9e is br\ght to ! highe/ degree1 s z x ev5 cures all ,ulc]\s ,affects1 z ! ,wolf1 ,canc]1 & ! l4 ,^! are expla9$ m at l>ge :]e we speak ( ! ,prep>ation ( !m4 ,( ! ,wat] ( ,vitriol 9 ,*irurgick1 & ,int]nal ,diseases4 ,al*ymy discov]s _m excell5t ,arts to ,physicians2 by :i*1 wond]ful ,sanations ( _m ,diseases are made4 ,= ?is cause 9 ! beg9n+ ( ,m$ic9e1 ,physicians always us$ ,al*ymy2 because ?is 0 ! ,"m & ,g5etress ( _m ,commodities4 ,^! two ,faculties1 viz4 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy z ,sociates s long kept toge!r1 z until ,deceiv]s & ,humori/ ,sophi/]s arose1 :o mix$ ,v5om ) ,m$ic9e1 & made h] a ,/rumpet4 ,su* ,m$ic9e z ?is1 w always rema91 z long z ,humori/s live4 ,^! ?+s ,i ?\ght good to premoni% y (1 t h5ce=? y may give ! m dilig5t he$ to ?is head ,*apt]1 by reason ( its fam\s ,m$ic9al ,utility4 ,b ?is is always to be premis$1 viz4 ,t z (t5 z unskilful ,m5 take 9 h& any ,art1 s (t5 d !y e way defile & corrupt x1 & ( a ,pe>l make a /9k+ ,puddle4 ,! v same is also committ$ 9 ,vitriol4 ,at fir/1 ! ,_s f ,vitriol extract$1 0 wont to be gradat$ to ! highe/4 ,by ?is exalt$1 ! ,anci5ts did p]fectly cure ! ,fall+-,evil1 :e!r ,rec5t or ,invet]ate1 bo? 9 ,m5 & ,wom51 ( :at ,condition soev] !y 74 ,b "h unskilful ,laborators ru%+ 91 attempt$ o!rwise to r$uce ! ,virtues ( ,vitriol1 & ?us fail+ ( ! fir/ way & ,arcanum1 !y suff]$ t to expire1 & !n s\ght an ,oyl 9 ! ,colco?>1 :i* c\ld n any way be made to t end1 or h su* a ,use4 ,= :at is to take away ! ,epilepsie mu/ h a subtile1 %>p1 & p5etrable ,_s4 ,9 t consi/s a faculty ( pi]c+ ?r\gh ! :ole ,body1 & ( leav+ no "o ?+ unt\*$ !re94 ,& by t p]vasion1 or p5etration1 ! ,disease is assault$ 9 its own place4 ,= x _c be kn[n c]ta9ly & indubitately1 :5ce comes ! ,seat1 or ,c5tre1 or ,p]iod !re(4 ,h5ce we conclude1 t a ,physician ha? only ne$ ( su* ,rem$ies1 z c p5etrate ! :ole ,body4 ,?is is ! ,reason1 :y sordid ,humori/s heal none1 b pro/itute all _! ,doctr9e & ,pr(ession4 ,!re=e1 ,i positively affirm1 t 9 ! ,oyl1 :i* ^? ,laborators seek1 is no p5etrat+ ,_s4 ,a me] ,t]re/reity 7z ,i may call x7 is by !m us$1 :i* p5etrates n at all1 b :]e x falls !re x lies4 ,:]e=e x is greatly to be bewail$1 t ! true ,process is suppress$ by t unskilfulness1 & a false sub/itut$ 9 its /ead4 ,b ,i am p]swad$1 ! ,devil contriv$ t1 to ! end ! ,sick %\ld n be cur$1 & ! ,sect ( ,humori/s might !nce=? spread ! m4 ,let u return to ! beg9n+2 h[ ! ,_s ( ,vitriol 0 f\nd out4 ,! ,humid ,_s ( ,vitriol 0 at fir/ di/ill$ f its ,colco?>2 !n x 0 gradat$1 by di/ill+ & circulat+ p] se1 z ! ,process tea*e?4 ,?is way ! ,wat] began to be us$ = _m ,diseases1 bo? ,int]nal & ,ext]nal1 z = ! ,fall+-sickness1 c4 & ?us a m>vell\s ,sanation 0 effect$4 ,b 9 ! extraction !y 7 wond]ful dilig5t2 = !y took ! ,_s ( ,vitriol correct$1 z above1 & di/ill$ x f ,colco?> eight or t5 times1 ) a mo/ /rong fire2 s ! dry ,spirits 7 mix$ ) ! ,humid ,spirits1 & ! ,"w s long cont9u$1 z until ! dry ,spirits came =? toge!r ) ! ,humid1 by extract+4 ,aft]w>d1 bo? ,spirits put into a ,phial 7 gradat$ to ! highe/4 ,?is ,m$ic9e !y f\nd to be ( mu* m p[]ful ,op]ation aga9/ ,diseases1 & by t ,m$icam5t effect$ s mu*1 z !y conf\nd$ all ,humori/s 9 ,g5]al4 ,yet "h is no ,correction add$ to x 7by ,arti/s7 by ,_s ( ,w9e1 to r5d] x ( great] ,p5etration4 ,b x 0 ( no great] degree1 ?an z ,i %ew$4 ,n[ ,i w ,communicate to y my ,process1 :i* ,i comm5d to all ,physicians1 especially = ,cure ( ! ,fall+-,evil1 ! s+ul> ,cure ( :i*1 consi/s 9 ,vitriol4 ,= :i* cause1 ,*>ity to our ,neighb\r b9ds u to in/itute a m dilig5t ,cure 9 ?is ,disease4 ,! ,process is ?us4 ,i imbibe ! ,vitriol ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & aft]w>d di/il x f ! dry & humid ,spirits3 ,?is be+ done1 ,i f9d ! foll[+ ,addition to be v pr(itable1 viz4 ,if ,_s ( ,t>t>1 correct$1 be mix$ to a ?ird "p ( ! ,vitriol1 & ,_s ( ,treacle-wat] ,camphorate1 be add$ 9 a fif? "p1 ) respect ( ! ,vitriolate ,spirits4 ,?us ,i adm9i/] x1 be=e ! assault ( ! ,fit1 or c]ta9 times 9 a day4 ,?is ,m$ic9e is fam\sly efficaci\s aga9/ ?is ,disease2 yea1 s excell5t1 z a bett] _c be desir$ f ,nature4 ,!re=e1 ! fir/ ,process inv5t$ by ! ,anci5ts1 is to be reta9$ ) ! said ,correction1 viz4 by imbib+ ) ,_s ( ,w9e be=e di/illation1 & by add+ ! ,spirits ( ,t>t> & ,treacle-wat] aft] di/illation1 z is said4 ,= s is atta9$ ! ,he>t ( ,nature1 & e ,virtue4 ,i hope ,i %all n be blam$1 b comm5d$ r by e good ,man1 t consid]s ! horridness ( ?is ,disease1 :i* w\ld ev5 move a /one to ,commis]ation4 ,s9ce s great is ! vehem5cy & horridness ( ?is ,disease1 z almo/ any ,man may lawfully say1 ,curs$ be all ,physicians1 :o pass+ by su* ,sick1 yield !m no relief1 b l ! ,prie/ & ,levite 9 ,j]i*o1 :o =sak+ ! w\nd$ man1 left him to be cur$ by ! ,sam>itan4 ,i pray "h give y\r judgm5t1 :at ,condemnation 7 t ,prie/ & ,levite wor?y (1 :o pass+ by ! di/ress$1 /opp$ _! ,nose1 z ! ,prov]b is2 surely !y 7 wor?y ( ,hell ,fire1 f :i* is no ,r$emption4 ,& :o c judge any o!r ( all ,physicians1 none except$1 t look ^u ?is ,disease1 & yet pass by ) _! ,nose /opt8 ,:o c o!rwise say1 ?an t !y mu/ r5d] an acc\nt ( x at ! la/ day8 ,not)/&+1 all ^! m5 are g5]ally s dispos$1 z !y w n wag _! h&1 or be/[ "o p5ny1 = acquir+ a m c]ta9 ,f\ndation = ! cure ( ?is ,disease4 ,did !y n1 z x 71 by compact imitate ,prie/s & ,levites1 b w\ld r /udy to imitate ! ,sam>itan1 ,,god c]ta9ly w\ld recomp5se _! fidelity ) a manife/ation ( ! ,secrets ( ,nature1 ) :i* !y might be helpful to ! ,sick4 ,& if su* ,virtues 7 n incit$ 9 ,nature1 ! ,almighty w\ld und\bt$ly create !m anew4 ,!re=e ,i te/ifie1 toge!r ) y noble & ignoble m51 t all ,doctors g5]ally h basely err$ & deviat$ f ! ,tru?4 ,:atsoev] ^? ,s$uc]s1 ,gal51 ,avic51 c4 fooli%ly devis$1 to t !y adh]e1 & relie ^u ^? ,lyes1 s f> are !y possess$ ) ! ,devil1 t !y _c ex]cise ,*>ity t[>ds _! ,neighb\rs2 & 9 ?is mann] !y make !mselves ! ,sons ( ,damnation2 = _! only /udy & drift is to heap up ,weal?4 ,! ,k+dom ( ,,god is fir/ ( all to be s\ght1 yet n aft] ! fa%ion ( ! ,prie/ & ,levite1 b accord+ to ! ,sam>itan nature4 ,if we be m]ciful1 & foll[ ! example ( ! ,sam>itan1 ,,god is ) u1 :o w pres5tly help u ) a ,rem$y n yet creat$ 9 ,nature4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 s9ce ,physicians deal ) ! ,sick ,levitically & ,prie/-l1 ! mo/ ,wise ,,god )holds ,m$ic9e1 & res]ves x to himself4 ,! ,sick flie to ! ,k+dom ( ,,god1 b ,physicians to ! ,inf]nal ,abyss1 prep>$ = ,levitical ,doctors ( ! same sort4 ,!re=e op5 y\r eyes & look1 ! way is two-fold1 "o leads to inf]nal %ades1 ?is ! ,levites foll[2 ! o!r way leads to ,heav51 unto :i* ! ,sam>itan directs 8 ,feet4 ,t ,vitriolate ,arcanum1 & its extraction1 is n only excell5t 9 ! ,fall+ ,evil1 b is also conduc5t 9 o!r species l unto x1 z 9 ,sw\n+s1 ,extasies1 c4 ,also x is aft] ! same mann] b5eficial 9 all ,oppilations & inw>d ,impo/humes1 & is no less efficaci\s 9 precipitation & suffocation ( ! ,matrix4 ,yet 9 x are _m m ,virtues acquirable ?an are "h commemorat$1 if great] dilig5ce 9 inquir+ be be/[$ !reab\t1 & ,physicians !mselves w\ld be bett] m54 ,b ! ,devil1 :om !y s]ve1 possesse? !m1 & /irs !m up to ! hat+ ( ,him :o loves ,v]ity4 ,ev5 ?us ?+s are act$ ab\t ! ,heal? ( ,good ,m54 ,x is fur!r to be kn[n1 t ! a=esaid ,receipts ( ! prep>ation ( ! humid _s ( ,vitriol _c m cle>ly be describ$2 = to und]/& t1 a suffici5t ,arti/ is requir$2 ^? sordid ,decoct]s _c und]/& a ?+ ( s great mom5t4 ,!re=e y are only to expect all-suffici5t ,in=mation f true ,arti/s1 & ,al*ymi/ick ,laborators2 s also by !m y mu/ be fully in/ruct$ ab\t ! correction ( _s ( ,w9e4 ,= ! ,doctors ( ,academies are s v rude1 z !y c sc>cely disc]n ,ag>ick & ,manna4 ,yet ?is k9d ( ,asses are creat$ ,doctors4 ,y h ,treacle-,wat] conta9$ 9 my practice1 9 ! ,*apt] ( ! ,cure ( ! ,fall+-,evil2 :at o!rs !re are ( ?is k9d1 are n "h to be recit$4 ,by ?is ,*apt] y may le>n1 ,t ! ,art & all ,virtue ( ,vitriol1 consi/s 9 well-extract+ ! ,_s1 & graduat+ x to ! height1 & by addition d$uc+ x to ,p5etration1 :]eby x may se>* out ! c5t]1 root1 & se$ ( ! ,disease4 ,= 'tis impossible s exquisitely to f9d ! places1 z ^? ,doctors babble ( ,hum\rs4 ,c]ta9ly1 ! ,f\ndation is n yet kn[n1 z :at x is t makes a ,disease1 or :]e t lies1 or :at t is1 :i* ca/s a man into s griev\s a ,fit4 ,!re=e e ,op]ation is only to be committ$ to t ,arcanum1 :i* ,nature ha? direct$ to ! ,disease2 t ,arcanum se>*e? out 8 ,disease1 z ! ,sun p5etrates all ! ,angles ( ! ,_w4 ,briefly1 ,i say1 :osoev] endeav\rs to be a true ,physician1 ought fir/ ( all to le>n to be a ,sam>itan1 n a ,prie/ or ,levite4 ,if he be a ,sam>itan1 all ?+s he ha? ne$ ( w be giv5 him2 no?+ w be occult to1 or hidd5 f him4 ,b to him :o w fir/ be a ,prie/ or ,levite1 no?+ w be giv51 unless x be ,infidelity1 :i* he also _h be=e4 ,?us are su* m5 paid 9 _! own ,co94 ,( ! ,r$ ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,y are also to und]/&1 h[ ( ! ,colco?> by a ,retortive ,de/illation1 9 a ,*ymical mann]1 a blood-l & mo/ s[re ,oil may be prep>$4 ,?is ,oil ,laborators h judg$ m efficaci\s 9 ! a=esaid ,diseases ?an ! ,_s1 b t _! judgm5t 0 errone\s4 ,! vulg> ,process ( prep>+ x ,i ?9k n to m5tion "h2 = e ?+ ( mom5t is cit$ 9 manual ,op]ation & dilig5t ,inspection1 also 9 conv5i5t ,in/rum5ts4 ,z t\*+ ! ,virtues y are fir/ to und]/&1 t x is a s[re ?+1 s f> exce$+ all s[r5ess1 z no?+ ?an x is m s[re4 ,x likewise conta9s a corrosive nature1 = :i* cause x _h ne$ be us$ circumspectly & w>ily1 viz4 n p] se1 b 9 a good ,concordancy & suitable mixture1 ) respect to t aga9/ :i* x is exhibit$4 ,we w expla9 ?is by ,example3 ,! ,vip] is a ,s]p5t mo/ v5om\s1 !re=e ( no use alone1 b 9 ,composition x is mo/ excell5tly useful2 = ( x ,treacle is made4 ,! v same is also to be judg$ ( ?is ,oil1 viz4 ,t x is n to be us$ alone1 b 9 a ,composition suitable & fit1 z ( ,treacle we h said4 ,by reason ( its s[rness1 x pr(its a ,/oma* free f ,*ol] & an ,impo/hume2 b if ei!r an ,impo/hume or ,*ol] be pres5t1 x is manife/ by ,exp]i5ce1 t x ha? no good effect4 ,= ! ,impo/hume is inrag$ by x1 & exasp]at$ by su* s[rness1 passe? into an unquiet matt]4 ,& if ,*ol] be pres5t1 a mutual ,ebullition & ,/rife is caus$1 no o!rwise ?an z is se5 betwe5 ,aqua-=tis & ,t>t>1 nei!r ( :i* c rema9 or p]si/ ) ! o!r4 ,!re=e dilig5tly & circumspectly consid]1 le/ y erre to ! damage ( ! ,sick4 ,9 ,composition ?is ,oil is pr(itable = o!r ,affects1 z 9 all ,fev]s & want ( ,appetite1 if giv5 9 ! a=esaid mann]1 viz4 9 a good concordancy4 ,!re are _m o!r ,virtues said to be 9 ?is ,oil1 b ,exp]i5ce confirms few ( !m4 ,i h se5 & prov$ ^? to be egregi\s ,ly>s1 :o h boa/$1 t !y c\ld d ,wond]s ) ?is ,oil4 ,x is true1 x is useful 9 ! ,/one & ,gravel1 yet ,i h kn[n no man cur$ by x4 ,9 all x do? some?+1 b n to purpose3 ,yet 9 my ,practice1 9 ! ,*apt] ( ! ,cure ( ,gravel1 y %all f9d a ,composition !re(1 = ?is & o!r diseases4 ,b z ,i said ( ! ,corrosion ( ?is ,oil1 us$ by x self1 s ,i d also affirm1 t ! same ,corrosion ha? p[] ( dim9i%+ or break+ ! ,/one1 & expell+ ,gravel2 yet t is done ) s great difficulty1 z !re is ne$ ( "s o!r ,inv5tion1 ?an ha? hi!rto be5 practis$2 = o!rwise x may n safely be us$4 ,z mu* z any man ha? ga9$ by ,exp]i5ce1 s mu* ,i all[ (4 ,?is ,m$ic9e is new2 :]e=e x daily ought to be prov$ anew1 & z (t z ne$ is p]mix$ ) new ,compositions4 ,b z to ,*irurg]y1 ( ?is ,oil y are to note1 ,x do? inde$ excite great dol\rs1 yet x inf]rs pres5t ,heal?1 ev5 9 ! mo/ difficult diseases4 ,= 9 ! ,h]$it>y ,scab ( ! ,head1 call$ ,a*ores1 x is s effectual1 z x takes ! same (f 9 "o :ole piece1 z a ,man pulls (f an ,helmet f 8 ,head4 ,) ?is ,oil ! :ole ,head is to be ano9t$ ) a ,fea!r1 :]e x is hairy1 = #c daies cont9ually2 !n expect its ,op]ation4 ,if y see x n suffici5t1 ano9t x m (t51 accord+ z ! ,scab %all be4 ,! same ,oil may also be co-temp]$ & mix$ ) ,wat] ( ,sel&9e1 & ! ,head (t5 wa%$ !re)4 ,yet he :o w\ld be heal$1 mu/ n ?9k t 8 ,cure c be effect$ )\t dol\r2 = ! condition ( ! ,sick is ! same z ( a pregnant ,woman1 :i* br+s n =? )\t exce$+ great pa94 ,s ,meat1 )\t pa91 _c be prep>$ = u2 ) dol\r & sweat also we are fre$ f diseases4 ,?is way all ,tett]s1 ,scabs1 & ,it*1 toge!r ) all o!r ,vices ( ! sk91 h[soev] aris+1 are heal$2 & likewise ! deprav$ ,t5tigo1 by ano9t+ h]e)1 is cur$1 & ! ,wolf & ,canc] expell$ & mortifi$2 yet 9 ?is case y mu/ dilig5tly obs]ve1 if ! ,evil be v =cible 7t ! ,v5om s deeply p5etrate1 z ! quick & s\nd fle% be 9 success ( "t l to be eat5 away & fall (f7 to apply a good ,oppodelo* = a def5sive4 ,b 9 :atsoev] e/iom5\s ,ulc]s1 o!r ,rem$ys be defici5t1 ?is ,m$ic9e yields relief1 by reason ( ! degree x holds4 ,x w n be improp] to mix ?is ,oil ) "s fat ,ungu5t1 & s apply x4 ,?is way x w cause less pa91 b x is n s swift 9 op]at+3 ,dol\r c by no means be avoid$1 no m ?an a ,woman 9 ,travel c be deliv]$ )\t pa9s4 ,! be/1 & mo/ sublime way ( prep>+ ?is ,oil1 is to de/il x into _s2 s a v small weight w be suffici5t 9 all ! a=esaid diseases1 :i* are !n remov$ ) little tr\ble4 ,^! ?+s ,i h f\nd out by exp]i5ce ( ! ,r$ ,oil ( ,vitriol1 :i* 9 griev\s diseases is an excell5t & fam\s ,m$ic9e2 = fetid & contagi\s diseases ( ?is k9d1 z are ! ,scab1 ,it*1 ,tett]1 ,a*ores1 & o!r l ,affects1 :i* are ( aff9ity to ! ,leprosie1 may be cur$ by ?is great ,gift ( ,nature1 :i* is "h (f]$ to ! ,physician1 by :i* he may effectually cleanse & heal diseas$ m54 ,!re is n an abundance ( ,rem$ies ( ?is k9d1 !re=e ,i w c>efully pres]ve ?is ,oil1 c4 = all o!r ,coctures are no?+ wor?1 nor d !y remove ^! loa?some diseases1 b ) _! fatness d cause !m to be re9crudat$ & encreas$4 ,( ! ,:ite & ,gre5 ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,x is wor?y ( consid]ation1 t f crude ,vitriol an ,oil is de/ill$ by desc5t1 sometimes :ite1 & sometimes gre51 accord+ to ! condition ( ! ,vitriol4 ,?is ,oil des]ves a s+ul> comm5dation2 = s9ce x is prep>$ ( crude ,vitriol1 !re=e x also conta9s ! _s ( ! same1 t\*+ :i* ,i h above treat$4 ,?is ,oil1 made by desc5t1 demon/rates by ^? its ,virtues t x is an excell5t & admirable ,rem$y = ! be=e-m5tion$ int]nal diseases4 ,! same ,oil :e!r x be :ite or gre51 7b ! gre5 is bett]7 if circulat$ & mix$ ) ! above-commemorat$ _s ( ,vitriol1 is a c]ta9 & indubitate ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,fall+-,evil1 & all its species4 ,b x is wor?y y\r obs]vation1 t ?is disease is seldome s solit>y1 z n to h o!r ,evils concurr5t ) x4 ,inde$1 t su* a concurr5cy is1 is evid5tly manife/ by all diseases4 ,h5ce x is n[ cle>1 t a ,rem$y aga9/ ! pr9cipal ,evil is n suffici5t1 b ,secrets aga9/ concurr5t symptoms are also requir$4 ,= ?is cause 9 my ,practise ,i h design$ a peculi> ,*apt] ( ! ,fall+-,evil1 n = ! pr9cipal ,rem$y sake1 :i* 9 ?is place is suffici5tly describ$1 b only = ! und]/&+ ( ^? ?+s1 :i* concurr toge!r ) ! fir/ ,affect4 ,if o!r ,accid5ts d n concurr toge!r ) ! fir/ ,affect1 !re is no ne$ ( exhibit+ o!r ,m$icam5ts ?an ! pr9cipal1 :i* is suffici5t4 ,!re=e1 t\*+ ! gre5 ,oil1 ?us d ye3 ,graduate x to ! highe/1 t x may be sep>at$ f its t]re/reity & fces1 9 ,balneo fir/1 aft]w>d 9 dry ,fire4 ,s 9 ,balneo ! phlegm is tak5 away1 & ! t]re/reity remov$ by dry ,fire1 & ! _s ( ! ,oil only is collect$1 :i* 9 x self is circulat$4 ,aft]w>d y may make addition ) _s ( ,w9e1 b !re is no ne$ ( add+ m1 if x be only to be us$ z a ,prim>y ,rem$y1 )\t ,m$ication ( coh]5t diseases4 ,x is to be giv5 9 ,wat] ( ,pony1 alwaies be=e ! com+ ( ! ,fit1 :e!r x be frequ5t or seldome1 c4 ,!re=e m9d ! ,p>oxisms4 ,z soon z ! _s ( ! ,oil f9ds out ! c5t] ( ! disease1 !n ! ,fit is pacifi$1 & !nce=? waxe? m & m g5tle4 ,b :5 x ex]cise? a p[] ( ,heal+1 x fir/ ( all excites a ,v]tigo s5sible to ! ,sick1 :o not)/&+ d n fall nor foam1 nor are %ak51 or quake1 nor depriv$ ( reason1 b are seiz$ ) a g5tle sleep1 & are mu* bett] pres5tly4 ,at l5g? ! ,v]tigo also cease?1 & ! sleep is end$2 yet 9 ! mean :ile ! ,m$ic9e mu/ cont9ually be appli$1 sev]al times reit]at$1 accord+ to ! condition ( ! ,disease & ,pati5t4 ,?is way ! ,cure is to be foll[$1 & all ?+s dilig5tly adm9i/r$4 ,?is belongs n to a drunk5 ,physician1 or ,doctor ,levite4 ,( ! ,vitriolate ,oyl to be us$ 9 ,al*ymy1 & also ( ! ,crude4 ,n[ to speak ( ! ,al*ymi/ick ,virtues abscond$ 9 ,vitriol3 ,i w fir/ propose to y ! ,virtues ( ,crude ,vitriol3 ,h[ e ,crude ,vitriol ( ,iron makes ,copp]4 ,= ! ,al*ymi/ do? n ?is1 b ,nature1 or ,vitriol1 by ! ,op]ation ( ! ,al*ymi/ p]=ms ! same4 ,& ?is is ! sublime p[] ( ,nature4 ,& 9 ! light ( ,nature x is done1 b n )\t admiration2 to see any ,metal1 z x 7 put (f x self1 & become ano!r2 :i* is almo/1 z if ( a ,man1 a ,woman %\ld be made4 ,b 9 ^! ?+s ,nature ha? h] s+ul> ,privilege grant$ by ,,god1 = ! sake ( ,man4 ,i speak ?is ( ,transmutation1 t y may und]/&1 t ! fooli% ,philosoph] ,ari/otle1 0 n well gr\nd$ 9 8 ,philosophy1 b 0 me]ly fatuate4 ,n[ ,i w give y ! ,receipt1 t y may "k h[1 9 all places ( ,g]many1 to make ,copp] ( ,iron2 :5ce we may easily ga!r1 :at ! p[] ( ,transmutation is1 & t _m o!r ,transmutations may be made2 al?\gh !y z yet be unkn[n to ,u4 ,to *ange ,iron into ,copp] is n ( s great mom5t1 z to turn ,iron into ,gold4 ,!re=e1 :at is lea/1 ,,god manife/s1 b ! great] is yet hid1 until ! ,elias ( ,sci5ces %all come3 ,= ,arts also1 want n _! ,elias4 ,! ,receipt ( ?is ,transmutation is ?us4 ,r4 ,( ! ,scales1 or ,fil+s ( ,iron 7)\t all o!r ,metals1 z ,copp]1 ,t91 c47 j4 ,quick-silv]1 ss4 ,put bo? into a l>ge ,iron ,pan1 or ,pot1 & p\r on !m "o ,measure ( ,v9eg>1 & ( ,vitriol iiij4 ,sall-,armoniack1 j4 ss4 ,boil !m toge!r1 & cont9ually /ir !m well ) a ,wood5 ,spatula4 ,if ! ,v9eg> vap\r away1 p\r on m1 & add new ,vitriol4 ,by ?is ,decoction1 ,iron is *ang$ into ,copp]3 ,if x be made ,copp]1 x all passe? into ! ,quick-silv]1 ! boil+ be+ cont9u$ = t5 or twelve h\rs4 ,aft] ! ,cocture is end$1 sep>ate ! ,quick-silv] f ! ,iron 7z mu* ( x z is left7 & well wa% x1 t x may be clean4 ,put t ,quick-silv] into a ,bag made ( ,lea!r or ,cotton1 & press x out2 s y w see an ,amalgama left4 ,suff] t ,amalgama to expire by ,vulcanick ,heat1 & y w f9d pure & good ,copp]4 ,( ?is ,copp]1 ,r4 ss4 ( ,silv] z mu*1 make !m fl[1 or melt !m toge!r1 & ! ,silv] w pres5tly asc5d to ! sixte5? degree4 ,?is way y may prove1 t su* ,copp] is made ( ,iron3 ,b t ! degrees are fix$1 is n true4 ,yet he1 :o 9 ,regal ,cem5t is able well to op]ate1 may !nce receive a suffici5t ,recomp5ce = 8 pa9s4 ,! :ole bus9ess consi/s 9 ! ,op]ation1 & 9 ,judici\s lab\r+3 ,yet 9 ?is mo/ m5 erre4 ,nev]!less1 by ! a=esaid ,process1 y may always make ,copp] ( ,iron4 ,i s (t5 inculcate ?is1 only to confirm ! transmutation ( "o into ano!r4 ,also ( ,vitriol su* is ! ,nature1 z if ! ,colco?> !re( be calc9$1 x ) easie liquefaction is turn$ into ,copp]4 ,= 9 x is a wond]ful ,copp]y ,nature1 & 9 ,copp] also a ,nature ( greate/ ,aff9ity to ,vitriol4 ,if ,copp] be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua=tis1 & ,cry/alliz$1 x makes e ,copp] ,vitriol1 & x is no m ,copp]3 ,s also ( ,vitriol1 ,copp] is made2 & t is no m ,vitriol4 ,!re=e ! ,reason ( su* ,aff9ity 9 ,vitriol & ,copp] is v /range4 ,:at is ,cupr\s or ( ,copp]1 makes good ,vitriol4 ,s ,v]digrease1 :i* is good & highly gradat$1 gives a ,saphyrick ,vitriol4 ,al?\gh x may seem ridicul\s = u to disc\rse ( ^! ?+s2 yet x _c be d5y'd1 t 9 ,vitriol a ,t9cture is lat5t1 :i* is ( great] efficacy ?an _m c believe4 ,bless$ is he t und]/&s ?is4 ,b t\*+ ! ,oil ( ,vitriol1 fur!r note4 ,if ! ,oil ( ,quick-silv]1 & ?is ,oil be conjo9$1 & s coagulat$ 9 _! ,process1 a ,saphire ( wond]ful ,nature & ,condition is produc$3 ,n inde$ a ,saphire /one1 b l unto x1 ( an admirable ,t9cture2 ( ?is ,i w say no m4 ,h5ce x is evid5t1 t /up5d\s1 & to be admir'd ,arcanums are treasur$ up 9 ,nature1 & 9 _m o!r ?+s creat$ by ,,god1 & produc$ by ,nature4 ,n[1 x w\ld be m comm5dable = u to se>* out ^! ?+s ) an indefatigable lab\r & /udy1 ?an to consume our days 9 ,luxury1 ,drunk5ness1 ,:or$om1 c4 ,b at ?is "t1 ,lascivi\s ,:oremong]s1 are 9 greate/ ,hon\r1 & s are l to be1 until ) ^! ,vices "o ?ird "p ( ,m5 be suffocat$1 & ano!r ?ird "p de/roy$ by ,pe/il5ce2 s z "o "p ( ! ,_w1 w sc>cely rema9 unta9t$1 or unconsum$4 ,= ) ?is abom9ation ! ,_w _c long endure1 nor good ,arts fl\ri%4 ,!re=e1 ( necessity ^! evil ,c\rses mu/ be annihilat$ & cut (f1 o!rwise no good c h place4 ,b :5 ?is evil "t is expir$1 ! ,gold5 age %all fl\ri%2 t is1 ,man at l5g? %all use 8 own ,und]/&+1 & live z a ,man1 n z a ,brute1 nor act z a ,sw9e1 or lie 9 ! ,caves ( ,mur!r]s or ,robb]s4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ,i h communicat$ to y ^! ?+s ( ,vitriol1 out ( my good affection to all2 ,i d e>ne/ly entreat all ,physicians 9 g5]al1 :5 !y %all see ! unhappy & mis]able sick s afflict$ ) t mo/ griev\s ,disease ! ,fall+-,evil1 s]i\sly to confid]1 :at ,,god ! ,creator1 _! own ,consci5ces1 & ,*>ity to _! ,neighb\r1 comm& & require ( !m 9 su* a deplorable ,/ate z ?is2 & n contemn1 or slightly e/eem ( ! ,virtues1 :i* by ,,god himself are insit$ 9 ,vitriol4 ,let ,*>ity move y night & day to be dilig5t 9 ^! ?+s3 ,let none be f\nd idle1 b e "o make x 8 bus9ess to help 8 ne$y ,neighb\r3 ,b be n y det]r$ h]efrom1 because ,lawy]s d n ?is4 ,he> :at ,*ri/ said3 ,woe to y ,lawy]s4 ,surely ?is is n a light ,say+4 ,nor take y any (f5ce at ,!ologians1 because !y r seek ,rew>ds & ,sal>ies1 ?an take c>e = ! sick3 ,^! are !y1 :i* 9 ,j]i*o pass$ by4 ,be ye ,sam>itans1 & press aft] ! ,sam>itan ,virtue3 ,s ,,god w conf]r on y su* pr(\nd & necess>y ,gifts1 z 9 cur+ ! sick y %all be s5sible ( no ,defici5cy4 ,all ?+s y h ne$ ( %all be giv5 y1 d y only se>* out ?is ,treasure4 ,?us f> ,p>acelsus4 ,an ,admonition4 ,al?\gh all ?+s we h 9 ! =ego+ ,disc\rse propos$1 t\*+ our ,sal ,mirabile1 be cons5tane\s to ,v]ity2 & ! ,virtues1 :i* we h ascrib$ to x 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 & v>i\s ,arts1 d p[]fully discov] !mselves1 yet we f9d v mu* div]sity 9 x1 accord+ to ! div]sity ( matt]1 ( :i* x is made4 ,=1 t :i* is prep>$ ( ,vitriol1 is ( a f> o!r ,nature1 & end[$ ) f> o!r ,prop]ties1 ?an t1 :i* is made ( ,salt-,nitre4 ,& :at is made ( common ,salt1 agrees ) nei!r ( ^!3 ,= "o possesse? a great] %>pness ?an ano!r2 yea1 ?is m ?an t1 dissolves ,metals4 ,! m pot5t1 are fit = ,transmutation & ,solution ( ,metals2 ! m weak subs]vi5t to ,m$ic9e2 ! weake/1 & mo/ sweet1 pr(itable = multiplication & propagation ( ,vegetables4 ,^! ?+s1 he :o w\ld reap ! desir$ ,fruits ( 8 ,lab\rs1 ought necess>ily to "k1 & consid] accurately (4 ,= if any "o1 9 hopes ( future ,multiplication1 committ$ to ! ,e>? ! ,se$s ( ,vegetables imbib$ ) ! /rong] ,salt1 he w inde$ nev] obta9 8 desir$ end1 nor w ! ,e>? give =? any ,plants1 because su* %>p ,salts d r de/roy1 ?an augm5t ,vegetables4 ,9 l mann]1 ,metals are delight$ ) a conv5i5t ,salt1 viz4 ) ! m %>p1 z ,vegetables are ) ! m sweet4 ,!re=e1 :5 we f9d our lab\r to be fru/rat$1 we mu/ n impute t to ! ,sal ,mirabile1 b to our own ,unskilfulness4 ,inde$ ^! ,salts are end[$ ) f> m noble ,virtues ?an we m5tion$ 9 ! prec$5t ,disc\rse2 b ! high ,+ratitude ( ,m5 ( ?is ,age1 p]mit u n to discov] ! same4 ,= if y communicate y\r ,secrets to ^? ,m51 f :om y _c require a promise ( ,secrecy2 be assur$1 ! k ( ^? ,secrets w pres5tly come to o!rs1 :o w pr\dly use ! same to ?y ,disp>agem5t4 ,if y d ! contr>y1 & keep to y\r self1 :atsoev] y h pur*as$ by y\r own ,lab\r & ,co/s2 y w create ,enmities to y\r self4 ,s z :i* way soev] y take1 y w su/a9 loss4 ,! ,consid]ation ( ^! ?+s1 h caus$ me to resolve to expose my ,laboratory1 ) all my ,arcanums1 to ! view ( o!rs4 ,! end ( ?is only 0 to exhibit to ! sight ( all1 ! tru? ( ^? ?+s1 :i* ,i h pur*as$ ) indefatigable ,lab\r1 & communicat$ to ! ,_w by writ+2 t ?is way1 ! ,m\?s ( ! ,malevol5t & ,ignorant may be /opp$4 ,i c\ld1 if x 7 ne$ful1 give v>i\s o!r ,reasons1 by :i* ,i 0 mov$ to make my ,laboratory common to ^? t desir$ x4 ,n[ ! ye> is pa/1 9 :i* ,i promis$ 9 my f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 ,i w\ld build a ,laboratory1 & exhibit ! ,wond]s ( ,,god to my ,fri5ds4 ,i !n publickly & privately demon/rat$ v>i\s mo/ excell5t ,inv5tions1 n )\t lab\r & v great ,*>ges1 all :i* ,i value n1 s9ce ,i "k1 t by ?is means ,i h discov]$ ! ,tru? to _m1 :i* !y also w publickly own to ! hon\r ( ! mo/ high ,,god1 & ,correction ( envi\s ,detract]s4 ,i did purpose also1 9 ! foll[+ ye>1 to cont9ue my ,lab\rs = ! sake ( fai?ful ,fri5ds1 b 7besides o!r h9d]ances7 my ,age prev5t$ t1 ,nev]!less1 ^?1 to :om ,i h committ$ my ,laboratory1 w p]=m ! same1 & exhibit a ,light to ?is bl9d ,_w4 ,?is ,i 0 will+ to signifie to all1 t !y may = ! future cease to tr\ble me ) ,lett]s4 ,b :il/ ,i exhibit ! ,virtues ( my ,sal ,mirable1 & to x 7prep>$ 9 ,glasses aft] ! above recit$ mann]7 ascribe ! virtue ( *ang+ imp]fect ,metals into ,silv] & ,gold1 ,i w\ld n h ?is matt] s und]/ood1 z if we c\ld by ! help ( x acquire to our selves ,gold 9 a v great quantity1 x is suffici5t to h demon/rat$ ! possibility 7( ,transmutation7 & ! same to be prov$ by a small quantity4 ,x is mo/ c]ta91 t v _m ,m$icam5ts may be prep>$1 by ! help ( x1 aga9/ v>i\s effects ( ! ,humane ,body4 ,also x is mo/ c]ta91 t x is v conduc5t = a p>ticul> gradation ( ! ,m9or ,metals into bett]4 ,believe me1 t h exp]i5c$ ! same2 if y rightly proce$1 y w reap no mean ,fruits4 ,b t\*+ ! true ,univ]sal1 ,i d "q1 :e!r by ! help ( x1 x may be procur$4 ,assur$ly1 if common ,gold1 z to its degree1 c be *ang$ above :at is ,natural1 ,:y %\ld x be judg$ impossible1 to exalt x fur!r1 9 l5g? ( "t8 "t8 ,my decrepid ,age =bids me to put my h& to ?is ,"w2 yet to ,po/]ity 7bett] able ?an ,i to su/a9 ! heat ( fire7 occasion is giv51 by ,pray]s & ,lab\r to se>* fur!r2 p]haps1 ,,god w grant to !m1 :at he ha? d5i$ to u4 ,?is ,op]ation1 by :i* we peculi>ly draw pr(it f ! ,m9or ,metals1 _c be p]=m$ 9 common ,crucibles1 z we be=e said2 because !y are obnoxi\s to break+1 & s ! ,liquors are easily lo/2 b 9 su* z w n easily break1 unless aft] a long "t1 & w n p]mit ! humid ,salt to run out4 ,"h x w be ne$ful to p]use ^? ?+s 7relat+ to ?is matt]7 :i* ,i m5tion$ 9 ! ,?ird & ,f\r? ,p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,to prep>e ^! ,crucibles is a great ,"w1 great] to make "s ,p\nds ( ,salt1 or rightly to use ! same2 b greate/ ( all1 7& 9 :i* ! summ ( all consi/s7 to "k :at ,metals are to be jo9$1 or 9 :at quantity4 ,"h _m w h en\gh to d1 & be at a loss1 al?\gh !y enjoy my ,secret ,furnace1 & "k h[ to make ! ,salt ( ,art 9 abundance4 ,besides all ^!1 we mu/ ne$s crack ! h>d ,nut1 if we w eat ! sweet ,k]nel4 ,x is requir$ ( u to "k an easie way ( sep>at+ ,gold or ,silv] f fix$ ,metals2 = su* a ,metallick ,mass1 altoge!r untameable1 _c be sep>at$ by ! help ( ,lead1 p] se1 z ,ductile ,metals2 b "h is ne$ ( ano!r ,sep>ation2 :i* is ! pr9cipal ?+4 ,nor %\ld any ,man p]swade himself1 t all ?+s are "h s cle>ly writt5 by u1 z he c by _! lit]al s5ce mo/ easily in/itute ! ,op]ation4 ,= !re is ne$ ( a long "t1 & a skilful ,ma/]4 ,x w\ld be a v inconsid]ate ?+ to set ab\t ^? ?+s1 ( :i* we h no k4 ,al?\gh ?is is my ,admonition1 "h (t5 repeat$1 yet !re w be "s1 :o neglect+ x1 w set ab\t ! said ,op]ation1 & p]haps f9d out v>i\s pr(itable ?+s3 ,9 l mann]1 !re w be v>i\s f\nd1 :o foll[+ my ,prescripts1 w reap mu* b5efit f ! ,m9or ,metals4 ,:o c d5y1 b t ,m>y ,ranta1 a ,britta91 ha? ,prophesi$ truly1 viz4 ,t true ,al*ymy %\ld fl\ri% 9 ! ,ye> ( ,*ri/1 #affj8 ,i my self h n se5 ?is ,pr$iction1 b h x f ! ,relation ( o!rs1 :]eunto ,i ref] ! ,read]4 ,& add1 t if su* a ,pr$iction 7 n1 daily ,exp]i5ce do? abundantly witness1 t egregi\s ?+s are "h & !re p]=m$ 9 ,metallicks1 by help ( my ,sal-,mirabile4 ,& !re is no d\bt1 b t all ,d>kness w daily m & m be dissipat$ by ! p[] ( ?is ,light4 ,i h unto "s communicat$ ! use ( ?is ,light = _! prop] b5efit2 b ^!1 contr>y to my ,int5tion1 h caus$ :at ,i ?\ght to h kept secret1 to be spread abroad 9 publick & _m h hit on ! "r way lead+ to ,v]ity4 ,if ?is be done )\t my k1 :at w\ld n h be5 done1 if my ,laboratory _h be5 op5 = a ye> long]8 ,c]ta9ly ! ,_w w\ld h %ew$ x self o!r ?an x is1 & altoge!r new2 :i* ! new & great ,/> ext5d+ x self f ! ,s\? to ! ,we/1 seems to indicate4 ,let ! mo/ high ,,god grant :at are necess>y1 & salut>y = u1 turn ! ,ungodly into ! "r way1 & give to 8 own ,*ildr51 ,re/ & ,peace1 t 8 mo/ ,holy ,"n & ,tru? always to be magnifi$1 may n be totally suppress$ by ! ,impi\s4 ,am54 ,,annotations ,,^u ,,! ,,cont9uation ,,( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,expla9+ & ,def5d+ ! ,,secrets !re9 conta9$2 ,z also ! ,true ,aurum ,potabile !re9 m5tion$4 ,x is truly said1 t ,he :o builds an ,h\se by ! ,highway expose? 8 ,build+ to ! judgm5ts ( all sorts ( m51 & to _! c5sure especially :o h n skill en\gh 9 ,ar*itecture1 to erect a ,c\ntry ,cottage4 ,! same is wont to happ5 to ^? :o write conc]n+ ?+s n common or unkn[n4 ,= y %all pres5tly he> ,p say+1 ,:o kn[s :e!r ?is be true or n8 !reby signify+ t !y _c p]ceive ^? ?+s :i* exce$ _! ,capacity2 b nev]!less !y w n altoge!r reject !m1 because !y are yet 9 d\bt conc]n+ ! tru? ( !m4 ,?is _! d\bt+ is n to be tak5 ill1 because x proce$e? f ignorance1 b n f envy4 ,on ! contr>y1 !re is ano!r sort ( p]v]se m51 :o be+ puff$ up ) _! own putatiti\s k1 despise unkn[n ?+s1 n out ( simplicity or ignorance1 b out ( a me] diabolical envy to ^? :o h a great] k & exp]i5ce ( ?+s ?an !mselves4 ,?is ha? also happ5$1 & do? daily happ5 to me1 especially s9ce ! publi%+ ( my ,miraculum ,mundi1 9 t ,i h !re disclos$ ,secrets ( great mom5t1 ( :i* ! ,vulg>1 nor yet ! bubbles ( ,envy1 h pla9ly no k2 & !re=e out ( me] ,envy1 reproa* !m = ,unpr(itable & ,false4 ,b to /op ! m\?s ( su* p]sons1 ,i int5d %ortly to build a spaci\s & well-furni%$ ,laboratory1 & 9 x to place a good ,labori\s ,op]ator1 :o be+ occupi$ !re9 ) cont9ual ,lab\rs1 %all %ew ! ,div9e ,wond]s to ^? :o desire to see ! same4 ,:i* be+ done1 ,i %all h no f>!r ne$ to def5d my ,writ+s aga9/ e ,calumniator2 see+ t ,i "k !re w be ^? 7,,god will+7 h]eaft]1 :o w def5d ! tru? :i* !y h se5 ) _! eyes & h&l$ ) _! h&s4 ,9 ?is ,laboratory %all be se5 n only ^? ,artificial de/ill+ ,furnaces1 & my ,press = ,wood1 ) ! circulatory ,in/rum5ts necess>y = ! easie mak+ ( ,salt-,petre2 b also ^? ?+s %all be %ew$1 :i* ,i h treat$ ( 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & its ,cont9uation1 yea1 & mu* m ?an ,i h !re decl>$4 ,^? ?+s also :i* ,i h ascrib$ to my ,aurum ,potabile %all be demon/rat$ to be ! v tru?1 viz4 ,t crude ,m]cury1 9 an h\r or two's "t1 may be by x conv]t$ into pure ,gold4 ,nor %all ?is only be prov$1 b also t aft] my ,aurum ,potabile ha? t+$ & *ang$ ! into pure & con/ant ,gold1 t nev]!less x ha? yet great ,virtue1 viz4 t any ,ars5ick1 :e!r :ite or yell[1 be+ dige/$ 9 x = "s h\rs1 is s *ang$1 t its poison\s quality passe? into a good ,m$ic9e1 resi/+ all ,poison4 ,nor do? x only become a p[]ful ,m$ic9e aga9/ v5om\s & incurable diseases1 :i* _c be eradicat$ by purg+1 ble$+1 sweat+1 & ! l ,rem$ies1 :il/ x ,t9cture? ! evil ,hum\rs 9 ! ,blood & o!r p>ts ( ! ,body1 & *ange? !m into good ,hum\rs4 ,b ?is also be+ *ang$ into ,m$ic9e1 & its ,v5om conv]t$1 %ewe? its p[] 9 ,metals2 if x be ca/ ^u melt$ ,copp]1 !n ! ,copp] p\r$ out & prov$ on a ,cupel ) ,saturn1 leave? beh9d x "s good ,silv] & ,gold4 ,^! two pro(s are suffici5t = ! def5ce ( my ,aurum ,potabile4 ,b t any "o may be yet r5d]$ m c]ta91 aft] ^? two ,exp]im5ts1 viz4 ! coagulation & transmutation ( ,m]cury into pure ,gold1 & ! conv]sion ( poison\s ,ars5ick into a safe ,m$icam5t1 he may yet try a ?ird1 & t inde$ incr$ible1 ) ! same ,aurum ,potabile t ha? be5 twice us$1 z be=e1 & ?is n ^u mild or slight ,poisons1 b ^u ! mo/ dang]\s & indef5sible bo? to ,m51 ,bea/s1 & all liv+ ?+s1 to wit1 ,m]cury sublimate1 :i* be+ dige/$ = "s h\rs 9 ! said ,aurum ,potabile1 laye? aside all its horrid & =midable ,v5om1 & passe? into a safe ,purg+ & ,diaphoretick ,m$ic9e1 & los+ its =m] :ite ,col\r & corrosive ,v5om1 x becomes a sweet r$ ,p[d]1 purg+ out ! ,g\t1 ,pox1 ,leprosie1 & o!r dete/able diseases1 & impregnate? ,saturn 9 "s measure ) a ,gold5 ,t9cture4 ,s also :ite ,ars5ick1 aft] dige/ion1 putte? (f its :ite col\r1 lose? its corrosive faculty1 & is *ang$ into a sweet & yell[ p[d]4 ,^! ,exp]im5ts & ,pro(s ought n to be hidd5 to ! ,/udi\s ( good ,m$ic9es1 b to be made manife/ to ! ev]la/+ & immortal te/imony ( ! ,tru?1 aga9/ all ignorant ,sophi/]s :atsoev]4 ,i h1 = my def5ce1 ! mo/ %>p ,sword ( ,tru?1 ^: edge1 if any desire to feel1 let him come =?2 ! def5ce ( ! ,tru? w be grateful & easie to me1 al?\gh ! malice ( ! :ole _w %\ld oppose me4 ,i "h *all5ge all ^? ,calumniators :o be+ mov$ by a diabolical envy1 h endeav\r$ to oppose my mo/ true ,writ+s2 let !m come =? ) _! ,lyes into ! op5 light1 & into ! view ( ! :ole ,_w1 & %ew any ,exp]im5t l to ^? :i* ,i "h promise to %ew1 t we may see h[ fil?ily or basely !y w appe>1 l ! d>kness vani%+ by ! light & spl5d\r ( ! ,sun4 ,if !y _c1 z inde$ x is n 9 _! p[]1 7= he t ha? any k ( ?+s nev] contemne? a good "o7 nor w be possible = !m to d2 =asmu* z !y "k no?+1 x is b reasonable t = ! "t to come !y %\ld re/ra9 _! virul5t tongues1 & cease to calumniate ^? ?+s :i* !y nei!r "k nor und]/&4 ,i d n wond] t ^? ,sl&]]s1 attempt+ ! coagulation ( ,m]cury into ,gold1 h err$1 see+ t x ha? sometimes happ5$ to my self1 t ,i h err$ two or ?ree times toge!r1 & c\ld n effect t ,transmutation1 until ! cause !re( 0 kn[n to me3 ,= if ?r\gh too mu* ha/e ! humidity ( ! ,aurum ,potabile %all exhale or evaporate too fa/1 ! ,m]cury be+ dri$ up1 _c be suffici5tly p5etrat$1 nor ?r\ghly t+$4 ,an err\r also may be committ$1 if ! glass conta9+ ! ,m]cury & ! ,aurum ,potabile gr[ hot too fa/1 s t ! ,m]cury ) ! ,aurum ,potabile boil1 & leaps1 disp]se? x self by too mu* motion1 & exhibite? x self 9 =m ( a p[d]1 :5 x ought to rema9 9 ! bottom1 concret$ into a r\nd mass4 ,s w he also greatly erre1 :o %all use ,m]cury t is n pure & clean1 b adult]at$1 & defil$ ) _m sordes or impurities1 :i* ,imp$im5ts d5y +ress to ! ,t9cture1 & r5d] ! trial unc]ta9 & prec>i\s4 ,!re=e x is necess>y t ! ,m]cury be fir/ well gr\nd ) ,salt & ,v9eg>1 9 a lignum vit1 or ,/one or ,glass ,mort>1 & by a dilig5t wa%+ fre$ f all its blackness1 :]eby x m easily admitte? ! ,t9cture4 ,i h f\nd t ,m]cury v fit = ?is ,op]ation1 :i* is sublim$ by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 into :i* my ,aurum ,potabile ha? a swift ,+ress1 & t+e? ! :ole ( x4 ,truly x %ews ! great ignorance & boldness ( ^? ,calumniators1 to d>e to spread su* false clam\rs & rum\rs1 say+1 ,t ,m]cury _c be inde$ t+$ into ,gold by my ,aurum ,potabile1 b t ! ,gold :i* 0 be=e 9 my ,aurum ,potabile applie? x self to ! ,m]cury1 & 9 "s sort coagulate? x1 b do? n r5d] x fixt & con/ant4 ,b ?is is inde$ a v rude & ignorant ,ass]tion1 :i* e "o b meanly v]s$ 9 ! h&l+ ( ,gold & ,m]cury1 is able to detect ( ,folly4 ,= if common ,gold1 dissolv$ 9 ,wat]1 w\ld readily coagulate ,m]cury1 :at %\ld we fur!r seek or desire8 ,b ?is is greatly wide ( ! matt]1 see+ t 9 all su* ,solutions ! ,gold 9 dige/ion adh]es to ! inject$ ,m]cury by precipitation1 & passe? ) x into a :ite ,amalgama1 ! ,m]cury con/antly p]sev]+ 9 its pri/9e ,nature1 n admitt+ ! lea/ transmutation into ,gold1 ! :i* exce$e? n ! k & capacity ( ,ru/icks1 b is difficult to be und]/ood by ^? putatiti\s ,doctors1 :o believe su* ?+s to exce$ all ,belief4 ,x is well kn[n1 t ! pure/ ,gold ha? no m ( p]fection ?an :at x ne$e? = its own def5ce2 t ha? n ! lea/ p[] to am5d any o!r metal1 & to r5d] x fixt & con/ant1 mu* less t x c coagulate ,m]cury1 7! d]id] ( all ,al*ymi/s & ,sophi/]s7 into ,gold4 ,( bo? is made a :ite ,amalgama1 b n h>d yell[ ,gold con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,he t believe? n me1 let him make trial himself1 & he %all f9d x answ]able to my words4 ,besides1 all corporeal ,gold refuse? solution by fixt ,nitre1 ( :i* my ,aurum ,potabile is prep>$1 ! :i*1 if x 7 yet possible1 ! ,gold w\ld n be hid 9 x1 b ! solution w\ld be yell[1 & w\ld col\r ! sk9 ) a subrubid or blacki% col\r1 :i* my ,aurum ,potabile do? n4 ,!re=e its t++ ,virtue consi/e? n 9 corporeal ,gold1 b 9 a gold5 ,t9cture1 f ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 conv]t$ into an ,a/ral ,ess5ce1 by ! b5efit ( ,art4 ,by a l reason ! ,a/rum ( ,luna impresse? ,m]cury ) ! nature ( ,silv]1 ! ,a/rum ( ,v5us transmute? x into ,copp]1 ! ,a/rum ( ,m>s conv]te? ! same into h>d ,iron1 ! ,a/rum ( ,jupit] ( x make? ,t91 & ! ,a/rum ( ,saturn inve/e? x ) ! nature ( ,lead4 ,= ,m]cury is transmut$ into t ,metal1 ^: ,a/rum x %all receive4 ,s ! ,a/rum ( ,m]cury *ange? all ! metals into a runn+ ,arg5t-vive1 al?\gh ?is transmutation br+s little or no pr(it4 ,nev]!less1 ,i int5d to prep>e ! ,a/rums ( all ! metals1 & !reby to %ew ! p[] ( ,nature & ,art to ! /udi\s ( ! ,tru?1 & s to manife/ x to ! ,_w4 ,! ,a/rums ( metals be+ extract$ f _! fir/ ,ens1 !y are no long] metals1 b _! t++ ,anima's1 :i* at l5g? ) ,m]cury1 become corporeal metals4 ,?is is ! true & g5u9e ,f\ndation1 ^u :i* ! :ole /ructure ( my ,aurum ,potabile is built4 ,!re=e1 z pure ,gold1 _c r5d] ,m]cury p>tak] ( its own gold5 nature2 s nei!r ,silv]1 nor ,copp]1 nor any o!r metal1 w communicate its nature to ,m]cury1 b be+ precipitat$1 attracte? x to x self1 b 9 no wise *ange? x4 ,h5ce ! ,philosoph]s say1 ,t ! ,t9ctures ( ,metals are n to be s\ght 9 ! metals !mselves1 b 9 _! fir/ ,ens4 ,z ,basil ,val5t9e2 ,quod prima ,entia non efficiunt1 ,hoc ,aurum ,arg5tum non faciunt4 ,:i* is to be well reg>d$ by him :o desires to atta9 8 wi%es4 ,f all ^! ?+s x appe>s1 t my ,aurum ,potabile be+ made ( ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 by ,art1 into an ,a/ral ,t9cture1 ought to be an excell5t ,m$ic9e2 z also1 t x is su*1 ,i h l>gely demon/rat$3 ,= if x 7 n bett] ?an a common ,solution ( ,gold1 x w\ld n *ange ,m]cury into true ,gold1 nei!r also w\ld x h ! p[] ( transmut+ a mo/ pot5t ,poison into an excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,)\t d\bt1 su* ,m$icam5ts1 :i* by ! help ( my ,aurum ,potabile1 f mo/ viol5t ,poisons1 are *ang$ into s salubri\s a nature1 z ,antidotes1 d p[]fully refill o!r ,poisons & p]t9aci\s ,diseases1 & may be us$ 9 ,physick ) great admiration4 ,:at w\ld x pr(it1 if ! ,body %\ld be purg$ by an hundr$ /ools1 & at ! same "t ! ,disease do? n consi/ 9 ! matt] ( /ools1 b /ill keeps its place1 & gives no way1 except x be attack$ 9 its own qu>t]s8 ,nei!r w x avail any?+ to let all ! blood out ( ! body1 if ! fe> ( ! ,disease be n 9 ! blood4 ,yea1 if x 7 !re fix$1 & ! :ole mass ( blood :olly corrupt$1 x w\ld be 9 va9 to und]take to am5d ! same by ble$+2 = all ! blood _c be drawn out1 )\t p]il ( ,life4 ,& if1 = example sake1 two or ?ree p\nds ( tw5ty %\ld be left 9 ! body1 to be am5d$ by sanguify+ ,meats & ,dr9ks1 & good ,blood to be encreas$1 yet ! ev5t w\ld n be answ]able1 because ! encreas+ blood w\ld be corrupt$ by ! =m]4 ,e4 g4 ,an ,hog%ead ( %>p ,v9eg>1 out ( :i*1 if y %\ld draw all ! ,v9eg>1 leav+ only ! fces or ,lees1 & %\ld by degrees p\r into x noble & g5]\s ,w9e1 ! ,w9e w\ld be pla9ly corrupt$ by ^? few fces4 ,ev5 s x is ) ^? fix$ ,diseases1 :i* h tak5 su* deep root 9 ! humane body1 t !y _c be tak5 away nei!r by ,purg+1 ,ble$+1 nor ,sweat+1 nor by outw>d ,ano9t+s4 ,!re=e !y are to be t+$ & am5d$ 9 ^? places1 to :i* !y p]t9aci\sly adh]e1 by ! help ( ,t9ctures or ,a/ral ,m$ic9es1 z above is done ) ,m]cury1 & ,m]cury sublimate1 t rema9+ !re1 !y may put on a bett] nature & quality1 & no f>!r mole/ ! humane body4 ,& ?is is ! true & g5u9e way ( ,cur+ radicat$ & incurable ,diseases4 ,yet ,i w\ld n be s und]/ood1 z if ,i condemn$ all ,purgation2 = ,purg+ be+ us$ at a due "t1 br+s no small pr(it4 ,blood-lett+ also be+ seasonably us$1 wants n its utility2 b be+ (t5 abus$1 is ! cause ( great mis*iefs1 & n seldom ha/5s on untimely dea?4 ,moreov]1 ! foll[+ ,exp]im5t1 = ! try+ ! ,tru? ( my ,aurum ,potabile1 is n to be contemn$4 ,rub "s ,arg5t-vive ^u a small ,silv] ,plate1 & :at is sup]flu\s1 & do? n adh]e1 wipe (f ) a ,l95 clo?1 aft] ! mann] ( ,goldsmi?s1 7or ,gild]s7 :o gild ) ! ,amalgama ( ,gold & ,quick-silv]3 ,dige/ ! ,silv] ,plate 9 my ,aurum ,potabile1 = half an h\r1 or an h\r1 !n take x out1 & y %all see ) h[1 fair a ,gold5 ,col\r x w be gilt4 ,= 9 ?is dige/ion ! ,m]cury is n s heat$1 t x c vani% 9 smoak1 & !re=e adh]e? to ! ,silv] ,plate1 & is t+$ by my ,aurum ,potabile into ! be/ ,gold4 ,n[ try ! same op]ation ) ano!r ,silv] ,plate1 rubb$ ov] ) ,arg5t-vive1 & dige/ x 9 a solution conta9+ corporeal ,gold1 to see if t ,plate w be gilt l ! o!r4 ,= ! ,plate com+ out :ite1 y w see a v great diff]5ce4 ,i c\ld "h add m su* ,exp]im5ts1 if ,i ?\ght x ne$ful4 ,if ,goldsmi?s 7or ,gild]s7 c\ld gild _! ,silv] ,vessels1 by su* a coction 7or dige/ion7 9 a solution ( corporeal ,gold1 )\t d\bt !y w\ld soon leave ! common way ( gild+ by ! ,amalgama ( ,m]cury & ,gold1 because by its poison\s ,m]curial fume1 affect+ ! bodies ( ^? :o h&le x1 x is wont to ca/ !m into dang]\s & la/+ ,diseases4 ,b because !y c effect no?+ by su* gold5 solutions1 !y are =c$ to sup]s$e _! ,use1 & to acquiesce 9 ! old usual way4 ,^! few ?+s ( my ,aurum ,potabile1 :i* is ! ,f\r? & ,la/ ,article 9 my ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 ,i am con/ra9$ to publi% = its def5ce1 t e "o may "k ,i h n attribut$ too mu* to x1 b t x c p]=m mu* m2 ! tru? ( :i* ,i am ready to exhibit4 ,!re=e ?is is a ,m$icam5t mo/ wor?y to be pres5t$ to ,great & ,noble ,m51 z a preci\s ,gift4 ,z = ! ,?ird ,process 9 ! same ,"w1 :i* is (f]$ to ,physicians & ,citiz5s1 t !y may by an easie lab\r obta9 good ,m$ic9es = ,mank9d1 & an hone/ livelihood2 x is op5ly & cle>ly describ$1 s t 9 x n ! lea/ ?+ is hidd5 or conceal$1 ,i _c =ce any to believe or try ! matt]2 ,i h en\gh to d ) my own affairs2 b if 9 my ,y\? ,i c\ld h obta9$ su* a ,manuduction1 z ,i h hi!rto & /ill d adm9i/] to o!rs1 ,i %\ld n h be5 =c$ to ! se>*+ out ( ,nature ) s great *>ge & lab\rs1 heavy /9ks1 & great dang] ( my ,life1 z ,i h4 ,i "h aga9 ass]t t :i* ,i h (t5 ass]t$1 viz4 ,t by ! fulm9at+ ( ,salt-,petre ) ,t9 & ,m]cury1 mu* ,gold & ,silv] is acquir$2 :i* ?+ ,i h (t5 done1 & z yet c d x1 & d promise t 9 due "t ,i w demon/rate x publickly 9 my ,laboratory to ,fri5ds4 ,! o!r po9t1 9 :i* ,i h taught h[ ,ri* m5 may augm5t or improve _! ,gold & ,silv]1 mu* saf] ?an !y are wont to d by putt+ x to ,usury1 ,i h truly & c&idly reveal$1 & h kept back no?+4 ,,nb4 ,b t !re are o!r waies ( acquir+ ,ri*es1 )\t great ,co/ & ,lab\rs at ! ,fire1 ! tr\blesome ,ex]cise ( ,m]*&ise1 or o!r ?+s1 di/urb+ or hurt+ ! m9d1 ,i d 9 no wise d5y4 ,= ! l ?+s are e :]e obvi\s1 9 div]s place ( my ,writ+s1 especially 9 ! #b1 #c1 & #d p>ts ( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]e m5tion is made ( an ,excell5t ,"w1 by means ( :i* an hone/ livelihood may be obta9$ 9 tranquility1 )\t noise1 melt+s1 & bl[+s ( ,bell[s1 & t by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,wat] extract+ ,gold & ,silv] f ,s&1 ,e>?1 ,clay1 ,/ones1 & ,m9]als1 )\t great lab\r & co/s4 ,& al?\gh !re %\ld n be at h& any su* ,e>?1 ,s&1 or ,/ones1 :i* conta9 ,gold & ,silv]1 f :i* ^! _c be elicit$ by common melt+2 7yet !re is h>dly any place 9 ! ,_w1 :]e ^! matt]s d n occurr7 nev]!less !re is no want ( ,lead & ,t91 f :i* two at all times1 & 9 all places ( ! ,_w1 ,gold & ,silv]1 by ! help ( ! said ,wat] ( ,salt-petre may be extract$2 :i* is an excell5t & pr(itable ,art1 ! :i*1 le/ x %\ld die ) me1 ,i h already %ew$ x to "s ,fri5ds4 ,i also "h promise1 t 9 my publick ,laboratory ,i w %ew & demon/rate v>i\s ,secrets4 ,b let no man p]swade himself t ,i w d ?is to all m51 )\t descrim9ation1 or admit e unkn[n ,p]son to ?is demon/ration1 b only ^? ^: ,piety & ,c&\r ,i my self h long kn[n1 or su* z %all be recomm5d$ by !m1 or o!r kn[n ,fri5ds4 ,moreov]1 besides my publick ,laboratory1 ,i w also h a private "o1 9 :i* %all be %ew$ to my ,fri5ds ! m curi\s & excell5t ?+s :i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 my ,writ+s4 ,!re %all be %ew$ r>e & hi!rto unkn[n ,wond]s ( ,nature1 z ,vegetable & ,m9]al ,plants4 ,z = example4 ,vegetables ( a ,metallick ,nature2 ( :i* we h spok5 9 ! ,treatise ( ,! ,nature ( ,salts4 ,h]bs spr++ up or gr[+ out ( h>d ,fl9ts1 yea1 out ( pieces ( ,iron4 ,metals 9 a few h\rs gr[+ up l ,vegetables1 by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,wat]2 conc]n+ :i*1 see my ,description ( ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts1 9 ,! ,second ,"p ( ,furnaces4 ,metals 9 a few h\rs space1 l ,h]bs1 )\t ! addition ( any =eign matt]1 gr[+ up1 s t !y lose no?+ 9 ! trial ( ! ,cupel4 ,also div]s manual ,op]ations1 & ,comp5diums n common 9 ! ,de/illation ( excell5t ,spirits1 pr(itable bo? 9 ,al*ymy & ,physick1 su* are ,_s ( ,nitre1 ,_s ( ,salt1 ,aqua-=tis1 ,aqua-regis1 & ! l1 by :i* !y are s easily & swiftly de/ill$1 t ) two or ?ree p\nd ( ,coals1 by a ,body & ,head1 9 ,s&1 e h\r may be de/ill$ "o p\nd ( _s1 & t s pure1 sweet1 & cle>1 t x ne$s no rectification4 ,b see+ t ?is is a ?+ unhe>d (1 & !re=e w be look'd ^u by ! common ,*ymi/s z a ?+ incr$ible1 ,i _c =be> "h only to po9t at ! way1 by :i* x may appe> possible to be done4 ,suppose t ,i h ne$ ( "s p\nds ( _s ( salt1 & want ! opportunity ( prep>+ x 9 a long "t1 by ! =ce ( fire1 ,i use ! foll[+ prep>ation4 ,in/ead ( a great & cont9ual fire1 ,i use a sep>atory ,art1 sev]+ ! pure f ! impure1 dissolv+ common ,kit*9-salt1 or salt-petre1 9 common ,wat]1 & add+ to ! solution put into a ,cucurbit a sep>atory sulphur4 ,! ,cucurbit1 ) a ,head or ,retort1 7by :i* also ! ,de/illation may be made7 be+ set 9 s&1 ,i k9dle a fire1 by :i* ! wat] conta9+ ! salt may boil1 & s by ! sulphur1 9 ! boil+1 ! pure p>ts are sep>at$ f ! impure2 ! pur] p>ts are r5d]$ v fugaci\s & sweet cle> spirits2 ! gross]1 m e>?y & fix$ salt rema9e? 9 ! ,cucurbit or ,retort1 ( a v wond]ful ,nature & ,prop]ty4 ,& aft] ?is mann]1 f "o p\nd ( salt or salt-petre1 may easily be de/ill$ "o p\nd ( _s ( salt1 or _s ( ,nitre4 ,f a pretty l>ge ,cucurbit1 9 t5 h\rs1 may be made t5 p\nds ( _s ( salt1 or _s ( ,nitre1 :i* two spirits be+ mix$ toge!r1 make an ,aqua-regia4 ,! quantity ( y\r _s 9 ea* ,de/illation w be great] or less]1 accord+ z y\r ,cucurbit is l>g] or small]4 ,he t desire? to make ,aqua-regia by ! same de/illation1 mu/ dissolve equal p>ts ( salt & salt-petre 9 ,wat]1 & de/il by a ,body or ,retort4 ,?is is inde$ an excell5t ,comp5dium = all ^? t ne$ a great quantity ( ^? ,spirits4 ,gold1 ,silv]1 z also all ! o!r ,metals1 may be dissolv$ )\t ,aqua-=tis1 or ,aqua-regis1 & ! l spirits1 by ! help ( c]ta9 salts dissolv$ 9 wat]1 :i* truly is also a fam\s ,inv5tion4 ,s also x is ) ^? o!r r>e ,exp]im5ts above m5tion$2 z = example1 ,if a metal ought to gr[ 9 height1 some?+ contr>y is to be add$ to x2 = ?is1 :ile x flie? f its contr>y1 aris+ out ( ! mass1 gr[e? up z well 9 ! dry z ! moi/ way4 ,if we w\ld h an h>d ,metal or ,fl9t br+ =? an ,h]b2 ! ,metal1 :e!r x be gold1 silv]1 copp]1 iron1 t91 or lead1 are fir/ to be r$uc$ into a t5d] ,p[d] by salts1 & t ,p[d] be+ put into an ,e>!n ,vessel1 is to be moi/5$ ) a c]ta9 peculi> ,wat]1 & ! se$s ( ! ,h]bs to be s[$ or set !re91 :i* aft] !y are gr[n to p]fection1 are to be no long] moi/5$1 b ! p[d] is to be expos$ to ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 :i* aga9 becom+ a metal or an h>d /one1 pla9ly l to ano!r metal or /one1 conta9e? ! inh]+ ,roots ( ! ,h]b1 & cause? ! ,ignorant to admire h[ an ,h]b %\ld gr[ out ( a piece ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,iron1 ,copp]1 or an h>d ,fl9t4 ,?is is also c]ta91 & n to be d\bt$1 t ! said ,h]bs s gr[+ out ( ! ,metals1 d obta9 ! nature & prop]ties ( ^? out ( :i* !y arise4 ,al?\gh ^! ,exp]im5ts ( ,h]bs ?us gr[+ af=d no pr(it1 yet !y are noble ,op]ations ( ,nature & ,art1 hav+ m 9 !m ?an !y promise at ! fir/ sight1 !re=e ,i h n "h br\ght !m 9 va91 inasmu* z !y are ( no small mom5t4 ,b t ,i may "h 7at lea/7 m5tion some:at ( ?is gr[+ faculty ( ,vegetables & ,metals1 be x kn[n to e "o1 t 9 my publick ,laboratory %all be se5 ! se$s ( all sorts ( ,h]bs1 & especially ( ,gra91 z ,:eat1 ,b>ly1 ,oats1 & o!rs1 viz4 by :at means !y may be s prep>$1 z to acquire a swift faculty ( gr[+1 & t "o gra9 may produce t51 tw5ty1 or ?irty /rong /alks1 ) full e>s1 & fruit an hundr$ fold4 ,9 l mann] %all be %ew$ to "s ,fri5ds1 h[ ,salt-,petre1 z ! only promot] & help] ( ! gr[+ faculty1 may be s[$ x self1 s t x %all recomp5ce ! lab\r an hundr$ fold2 = salt-petre multiplie? x self1 & gr[e? up out ( common salt1 l o!r ,vegetables2 :5ce t old ,prov]b ( s[+ ( salt might p]haps take its ,orig9al4 ,x behove? t ,i "h make m5tion ( yet ano!r wond]ful ?+ conc]n+ ! gr[+ faculty1 to be %ewn 7,god will+7 9 my private ,laboratory4 ,& x is ?is1 t ,gold & ,silv] d gr[1 are encreas$ & multipli$ out ( gross ,saturn1 ev5 z ! se$s ( ,vegetables1 out ( a dung$ & salt ,e>?1 s t 9 fifty ounces !re is daily an augm5tation ( "o ounce1 if n ( two4 ,he t %all be "h a good ,husb&man1 & skilful 9 pl\gh+ ( ,saturn1 & r5d]+ him f]tile1 & ( s[+ or plant+ 9 him a fit se$1 he w h a pl5tiful ,h>ve/1 answ]able to ! se$ :i* he s[$1 & w easily ga9 ?ree or f\r times z mu*4 ,!re=e1 because ! gr[+ faculty ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 or ,metals1 take? its rise f ! only & ,univ]sal ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 & ?is f ! ,salt ( ! ,sea1 & ! ,sea ,salt1 f ! ,sun1 if ! ,div9e ,goodness %all grant me ,life1 ,i w %ew to my ,fri5ds1 h[ by small lab\r & *>ge1 ! ,univ]sal ,salt fatness1 fit = ! r5dr+ all b>r5 & s&y gr\nd fruitful1 in/ead ( ,dung1 may be copi\sly sep>at$ f ,sea ,salt4 ,yea if ne$ require1 ,i c easily demon/rate1 t also ! natural ,se$ ( ,gold1 ! true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be prep>$ ( ! same1 or t x may be acquir$ f ! visible ,ocean :i* is kn[n to e ,man4 ,b see+ t belongs n to ?is place1 we ref]r ! ,read]1 desir\s ( su* subtile k1 to ! ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,salts1 :]e he w f9d ^? ?+s :i* w satisfie 8 desire4 ,^!1 & ! l ,exp]im5ts %all be %ewn 9 my ,laboratory1 among all :i*1 t is ! mo/ excell5t1 by :i* a ,man1 )\t ! incommod+ ( ano!r1 & ) great quietness & ,tranquility1 may hone/ly get 8 ,food & ,raim5t4 ,!re %all be also demon/rat$ ^? f\r ,arcanums treat$ ( 9 ! ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 & _m o!r ?+s treat$ ( 9 my ,writ+s1 :i* _m believe _c be effect$4 ,t s ,i1 by giv+ an occul> ,demon/ration1 may v9dicate my ,writ+s f ! ,injuries & ,reproa*es ( ! ignorant1 & also leave beh9d me some:at = ! good ( ,po/]ity4 ,a ,,treatise ,,( ,,! ,nature ( ,salts3 ,,or1 ,a ,cle> ,description1 decl>+ by a p]fect ,explanation1 ! ,nature1 ,prop]ties1 & use ( su* ,salts z are commonly kn[n1 z also ( a c]ta9 o!r v wond]ful ,salt1 hi!rto unkn[n to ! ,_w2 by ^: help all ,vegitables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 )\t dim9ution ( _! weight1 or *ange ( _! =m1 may be transmut$ into h>d & incombu/ible ,bodies3 ,,) ,a mo/ firm ,demon/ration t ,salt 7aft] ,god & ! ,sun7 is ! only ,beg9n+1 ,orig9al1 ,propagation & ,augm5tation ( all ?+s2 f :i* ! greate/ ,treasure ( ! :ole ,_w2 & ! greate/ ,ri*es may be obta9$4 ,,! ,,preface4 ,! manifold & v>i\s sorts ( food1 :e!r prep>$ ( ,fle% or ,fi%1 if br\ght to ! ,table n season$ ) ,salt1 are n grateful to ! ,palate2 9 z mu* z !y nei!r exhibit a pleasant reli%1 nor conduce to ! heal? ( ! ,body4 ,e man w readily ass5t to ! tru? ( ?is trite & vulg> ,maxim1 if he %all consid] ) an accurate m9d1 t among all ! ,season+s & ,sauces ( food1 ,salt holde? ! *iefe/ place1 & t !re is no o!r equal to x1 s t among s _m1 !re is no "o to be pref]r'd to x4 ,!re=e :at great & excell5t ,treasures1 admirable ,virtues1 & mo/ wor?y ,end[m5ts1 9 :i*1 by dilig5t se>*1 & inquisition ! m9ds ( m5 may be occupi$1 are conta9$ !re91 ,i h det]m9$ 9 ?is pres5t ,treatise to enquire into1 & decl>e2 inasmu* z = ! space ( fifte5 or sixte5 ye>s1 ,i h endeav\r$ no?+ m1 ?an t by all my ,lab\rs ,i might s]ve ! ,div9e ,glory1 & ! publick good4 ,= by my fir/ endeav\rs ,i publi%$ a ,"w1 treat+ ( ,philosophical ,furnaces 9 five p>ts1 & ,i discov]$ five ,furnaces1 adapt$ to ! v>i\s modes ( ,di/illation2 ,i also %ew$ ! way ( prep>+ 7by an artificial mann]7 excell5t ,m$ic9es :i* drive away v>i\s & div]s ,diseases afflict+ ! ,humane ,body1 :i* pr(itable & artificial ,inv5tions1 no man be=e me ha? reveal$4 ,next foll[s my ,m9]al ,"w1 %ew+ ! ,orig9al1 & em5dation ( ,metals & ,m9]als3 ,to :i* succe$e? my ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica1 9 ?ree p>ts1 treat+ ( ,vegetables1 & by :at means efficaci\s ,m$ic9es may be prep>$ ( !m4 ,next aft] ^!1 0 my ,"w ( ! ,admirable ,nature & ,prop]ties ( ,salt-petre1 9 :i* is solidly demon/rat$1 t t ,miracle ( all sorts1 is ! true ,univ]sal ,solv5t ( ,philosoph]s1 :i* is subs]vi5t to ! use ( all m51 high & l[1 ri* & poor4 ,t little ,treatise ,i h call$ by ! "n ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 :i* ,i h augm5t$ by an ,explication & ,cont9uation1 & f5c$ x ) a def5ce & ,apology1 aga9/ ! wick$ ,insults ( ,envy & ,scorn4 ,9 all ^! ,i h set be=e ! ,eyes ( ?is bl9d ,_w1 ! ,div9e ,miracles & ,mi/]ies ( ,nature4 ,aft] ?is1 came out ano!r ,treatise1 "u ! ,title ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 9 f\r ,books1 ! two latt] ( :i* are n yet ,pr9t$1 b %all be publi%$ 9 a %ort "t1 if ,god %all prolong my life1 :i* conta9 v pr(itable ,precepts ( ! ,oeconomy & ,adm9i/ration ( ?+s famili>4 ,!n ano!r little piece1 call$1 ,! ,consolation ( ,sail]s2 tea*+ h[ !y may def5d & pres]ve !mselves 9 all long ,voyages1 z to ! ,ea/-,indies & o!r p>ts1 aga9/ ,hung]1 ,?ir/1 & o!r incommodities ( t k9d1 to :i* !y are wont to be ,obnoxi\s4 ,moreov]1 ,a ,treatise ( ,t>t>1 ,v9eg>1 & ,_s ( ,w9e1 %ew+ _! easie atta9m5t & prep>ation4 ,to ^! ,i h adjo9$1 a ,treatise ( ,aurum ,potabile1 & ano!r ( true ,aurum ,potabile1 or ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & o!r ,apologetical ,writ+s1 9 :i* ,i h n only set =? ! p]fidi\s unfai?fulness ( m51 b h also reveal$ _m excell5t ,sci5ces1 t by all ^! ,writ+s ,i might illu/rate ! ,div9e ,glory1 & contribute to ! b5efit & pr(it ( my ,neighb\r1 by giv+ him z x 7 :olsom & excell5t food1 :]eby bo? 8 ,body & m9d may be equally refre%$4 ,& al?\gh ! said ,meats be :olsome1 ( a good ,sav\r1 & conta9 _! own ,salt2 nev]!less1 x seems to me necess>y1 to salt !m z x 7 afre%1 & to season !m ) a c]ta9 ,sauce1 t !y may be ta/$ ) s mu* ! great] appetite & pleasure4 ,& ,i h s mu* ! m a m9d to d ?is1 z ,i m /udi\sly endeav\r to obs]ve t precept ( ! anci5t ,doctors1 t no ,meat %\ld be br\ght to ! ,table )\t ,salt4 ,= x 0 a receiv$ cu/om 9 =m] "t 9 well ord]$ ,families1 to set ! ,salt fir/ ^u ! ,table be=e any o!r ,di%1 & n to take x away till all o!r ,di%es 7 fir/ remov$3 ,! :i* indicates1 t ,salt is a mo/ pr(itable ?+1 & an highly necess>y gift ( ,god1 !re=e ( "r claime? ! prec$5cy ( o!r ,meats 9 sett+ ^u ! ,table1 & ( rema9+ !re1 till !y are aga9 remov$4 ,b t ?is mo/ ,noble & ,div9e ,gift1 may ! bett] be und]/ood by ! ignorant1 & may be made m kn[n ?an hi!rto x ha? be51 ,i _c pass by1 b ,i mu/ indulge my self1 z my "t w all[1 9 a few words1 & z x 7 by ! bye1 to %ad[ out1 & depict its great & admirable efficacy1 = ! pr(it ( ,mank9d4 ,b "h ,i %all speak b ( few ?+s1 & t v comp5di\sly1 ! /udi\s ( ,div9e ,wond]s may f9d ! re/ 9 ! ,writ+s ( o!r pi\s & dilig5t ,m51 if he ha? a desire to "k m4 ,z = ! ,orig9al ( ,salt1 :i* is drawn out ( ! ,ocean1 z an ,univ]sal ,/oreh\se1 ,writ]s are divid$ into div]s p>ts & ,op9ions4 ,"s ?9k t ^? ,salt ,f\nta9s1 :i* 9 _m1 & v>i\s places ( ! ,e>? break =? f _! ,spr+s1 & by ! help ( boil+1 yield _! ,salt1 d n take _! beg9n+ f ! ,ocean1 b f a ,salt peculi>ly g5]at$1 & br\ght =? 9 _m places ( ! ,t]r5e ,globe1 l ,metals4 ,& !y e/abli% _! ,op9ion by ?is ,argum5t2 ,t ! ,wat] ( ^? ,f\nta9s mu* exce$e?1 (t5times1 t ( ! ,sea 9 saltness2 & on ! contr>y1 ! ,sea ,wat] be+ br\ght by long & t$i\s ,passages ?r\gh ! ,e>?1 necess>ily loose? its saltness1 & !re=e leav+ its ,salt1 x ought to come =? pla9ly sweet1 or insipid4 ,?is reason1 at ! fir/ sight1 seeme? s agreeable to tru?1 t "o c h>dly ?9k ! matt] to be o!rwise4 ,b mo/ ,spr+s ( sweet ,wat]1 9 _! fir/ rise 7 ,salt1 :i* p5etrat+ ! passages ( ! ,e>?1 h deposit$ _! ,salt 9 ! same1 to n\ri% ! ,e>?1 & t !y might come =? sweet = ! daily use ( ,man4 ,:5ce !y h giv5 rise to s _m1 & su* v>i\s ,riv]s1 :i* aga9 return 9 t ,univ]sal ,/ore-h\se ! ,sea1 or ,ocean1 by :i* incessant & ,reciprocal ,flux1 !y are impregnat$ ) ,salt1 & ,communicate ! same to ! ,e>?1 t x may nev] lab\r "u a want ( due n\ri%m5t1 b may r5d] ,m9]als1 ,/ones1 ,trees1 ,grass1 ,bea/s1 & ev5 ,m5 also1 p>tak]s ( ! same p]petually1 & s may s]ve z well = ! ,su/5tation1 ,propagation1 & ,cons]vation ( ,irrational1 z ,rational ,animals1 ! :i* no man ( a s\nd m9d c d5y1 except he w also d5y ! ,circulation ( ! ,blood 9 ! ,body ( ,man1 or ,microcosm1 :i* is pla9ly unkn[n to n a few1 & w say1 t ! blood 9 ! little ,toe1 or little ,f+]1 or left ,e>1 or o!r places1 do? n arise f ! ,liv]1 ! ,univ]sal ,f\nta9 ( ,blood1 b t x is p>ticul>ly g5]at$ & produc$ by ! ,vital ,_s1 9 ^? v p>ts1 :i* sav\re? n a little ( ,absurdity4 ,see+ !re=e1 t ! con/ant ,circulation ( ! ,blood 9 ! ,microcosm1 c be 9 no wise d5y'd1 :y %\ld n also su* a ,circulation 9 ! ,macrocosm be admitt$ z true8 ,= z ! ,blood ( ! ,human ,body aris+ f ! ,liv]1 diffuse? x self ?r\gh all ! ,passages & ,ve9s ( ! ,body1 z well small z great1 & ,cons]ve? ! life ( ! :ole1 n\ri%e? all ! p>ts1 & augm5te? ! good juices1 :i* are *ang$ into ,fle%1 ,bones1 ,sk91 & ,hairs 9 ! ,memb]s !mselves1 & leav+ ! unpr(itable ,phlegm to be expell$ by ! ,pores ( ! sk93 ,s also is x ) ! ,nutrim5t & ,univ]sal ,alim5t ( ! great ,_w1 :ile ! ,salt wat] )\t int]mission1 ( ! great ,sea1 or ,ocean1 encompass+ ! :ole ,globe ( ! ,e>?1 by _m small & great passages or ,ve9s1 passe? ?r\gh all ! p>ts ( ! ,e>?1 & n\ri%e? & su/a9e? !m ) its ,salt1 t ,m9]als1 ,metals1 ,/ones1 ,s&1 ,clay1 ,%rubs1 ,trees1 & ,grass may be n\ri%$ & gr[1 & 9 gr[+ take _! encrease4 ,! re/ ( ! ,wat] be+ fre$ f all saltness1 is ext]m9at$ z a sup]fluity 9 ! ,sup]ficies1 & be+ diffus$ into v>i\s ,spr+s1 z well small z great1 is expell$1 no o!rwise ?an ! sup]flu\s sweat ( ! ,blood 9 ! ,microcosm1 by innum]able passages & pores4 ,b t 9 _m places ( ! ,e>?1 ! ,wat] do? n leave its salt1 b c>rie? x along ) x self1 t may v well come to pass = div]s reasons4 ,= fir/1 ! mo/ excell5t ,gov]n\r1 by ,8 ,div9e ,provid5ce1 ha? mo/ wisely orda9$ & appo9t$1 t a salt wat] ( ?is k9d1 :i* m5 c\ld 9 no wise be )\t1 %\ld break =? out ( ! ,e>?1 & x is ?us effect$3 ,! ,sea-wat] e :]e pass+ ?r\gh ! passages & clefts ( ! ,e>?1 9 "s places is dri$ up by ! ,c5tral fire1 & coagulat$ into h>d & great pieces1 :i* be+ digg$ up by m51 & dissolv$ by ! help ( ,wat]1 & fre$ f its fces1 is boil$ up 9 fit ,vessels1 & r$uc$ into a pure ,salt4 ,b if x happ5e? t o!r ,wat] pass+ ?r\gh ^? passages1 f9de? pieces ( ,salt ( ?is k9d1 x dissolve? s mu* ( ! same z x c c>ry along ) x1 & aft]w>ds is boil$ into ,salt aft] v>i\s mann]s1 accord+ to ! great] or less] quantity ( ,salt x ha? c>ri$ along ) x4 ,b t "o ,salt ,f\nta9 is ri*] 9 ,salt ?an ano!r1 ! cause ( ! diff]5ce is 9 ! ,wat]1 :i* pass+ by1 do? m or less associate x self ) ! ,salt1 & s is made /rong] or weak]4 ,^! few ?+s are suffici5t = ! refell+ ( _! ,op9ion1 :o ass]t1 t ,sal9e ,f\nta9s d n draw _! orig9al f ! ,sea1 b are g5]at$ & produc$ 9 a peculi> mann] 9 ! ,e>?1 by ! help ( ! ,/>s4 ,b if ?is %\ld seem cr$ible1 nev]!less x w\ld seem m cr$ible1 t ! ,sun & ,/>s ca/+ _! ,rays & ,influ5ces into ! ,ocean or ,seas1 %\ld !re g5]ate ,salt1 :i* aft]w>ds p5etrat+ ?r\gh ! p]vi\s passages ( ! ,e>?1 %\ld convey due n\ri%m5t to ! same4 ,?is reason may also be assign$ ( ! great] or less] quantity ( ,salt 9 ,f\nta9s or ,salt-spr+s1 t ^? passages :i* receive salt wat] f ! ,sea1 diff] 9 scituation ( place1 & are also diff]5tly dispos$ or allott$ by ! sea-wat] x self1 :i* be+ v>i\s & manifold 79 respect ( saltness7 diff]s mu* 9 "o place f ano!r4 ,= by h[ mu* ! ne>] ! ,sea-wat] is to ! ,nor?1 x conta9s s mu* ! less salt1 s t (t5times x sc>cely holds ! t5? or twelf? "p ( ,salt4 ,b ! ne>] x is to ! ,s\? or ! ,ea/1 x is inri*$ ) s mu* ! m salt4 ,= ?is reason1 9 _m places ( ! ,ea/ & ,we/ ,indies1 ! sea ab\nde? & swelle? ) s great a =ce ( salt1 t :5 x is /irr$ up by ! vehem5t impetuosity ( ,tempe/s1 x ca/s out ) its surges a copi\s spume or fro?y scum ^u ! %ore1 :i* be+ aft]w>ds dri$ by ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 ! ,inhabitants are wont to use = ! salt+ ( ,fle% & ,fi%4 ,exp]i5ce tea*e?1 t 9 places ( ?is sort1 f\r p\nds ( ,sea-wat] yield "o p\nd ( salt1 & ! f]tility ( ^? ,l&s also indicates ! great quantity ( salt1 :i* )\t any cultivation or human lab\r1 bo? ,w9t] & ,summ] inri* ! ,inhabitants ) mo/ excell5t ,fruits4 ,b ^? ,regions scituat$ ne> ! ,arctick ,pole1 or ,nor?1 d n enjoy s great a f]tility1 because !y want ! great] & m p5etrat+ ,beams ( ! ,sun1 & d n exhibit s great a quantity ( ,salt1 :i* is ! cause ( all f]tility1 & !re=e ^? ,regions are d5i$ s l>ge & spontane\s a fruitfulness4 ,b t ,salt :i* ! ,unskilful h be5 accu/om$ to h 9 little or no reg>d1 may be _h 9 great] hon\r1 ,i nei!r c\ld or w\ld any long] pass by its due ,"n 9 sil5ce1 & !re=e ,i h call$ x ! greate/ ,treasure1 & mo/ ample ,ri*es ( ! ,_w4 ,moreov]1 t ,i may prove & demon/rate1 t ?is common abject salt1 kn[n to e man1 79 :i* ! life1 cons]vation1 gr[?1 & propagation ( all ! ,creatures consi/e?1 & :i* is ! beg9n+ & end ( all ?+s7 do? des]ve ?is title1 & t a great] ,treasure is n f\nd 9 ! ,e>?2 x w be necess>y to d ?is1 t ,i make manife/ ! infallible ,v]ity ( ! ,my/]ies ( ,,god & ,nature4 ,b ,i desire ( ! unprejudic$ ,read]1 t he w n be (f5d$ at ! vil5ess ( abject & contemptible salt1 nor ?9k t ,i1 9 giv+ ?is ,title to x1 & call+ x ! greate/ ,treasure & *iefe/ ,ri*es ( ! :ole ,_w1 h exce$$ or giv5 x too great hon\r4 ,= s great & hon\rable a ,title do? ( "r belong to x1 & %\ld z yet be insigniz$ ) a great]1 if a great] by me c\ld be attribut$4 ,& ,i easily p]swade my self1 t if ^? :o are captivat$ by ! hung] ( ,gold1 %all see ?is ,book1 & read ! ,title1 !y w conceive no o!r ?+ 9 _! m9ds1 ?an ! description ( ! great ,univ]sal x self1 or ! revelation ( great ,ri*es & massy ,treasures1 :i* !y w hope to f9d 9 ?is ,treatise1 nev] dream+ t poor abject & contemptible salt %\ld be set be=e !m1 & !re=e w say1 ,:at is all ?is noise ab\t a h&ful ( ,salt8 ,:o c\ld h ?\ght t ,glaub] w\ld h d>$ to h giv5 su* a ,title to ,salt8 ,b ,i e>ne/ly require ( !e1 my ,fri5d1 t ?\ w\ld/ pati5tly read ^? ?+s :i* 9 ?is ,writ+ ,i h put be=e ?9e eyes1 conc]n+ ,salt1 & t ?\ w\ld/ accurately exam9e !m1 t ?\ mai/ appreh5d me to h writt5 ! pure & s9c]e tru?4 ,if !y exce$ ! capacity ( ?y m9d1 & ?\ ha/ n hi!rto le>n$ or und]/ood ! same f ! ,books ( o!rs1 ,i w\ld h !e to und]/& t all m5 h n k ( all ?+s1 & t ! ,omnipot5t ,,god ha? left _m ,sci5ces to ,po/]ity1 :i* he ha? hi!rto conceal$ f ! pr\d & haughty4 ,read ov] & ov] ! true ,writ+s ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 t ?\ mai/ "k1 & ?r\ghly "k1 t ^? m5 :o h se>*$ ! mo/ intimate ,p5etrals ( ,nature1 _h salt 9 great e/imation1 to h indu/ri\sly conceal$ its ,my/]ies & ,arcanums f ! +rateful ,_w1 :i* n[ 9 ^! la/ times are br\ght to light1 = !e & all o!rs1 to be receiv$ z incomp>able ,gifts1 ) a grateful m9d4 ,!re=e ,read] b5d ?9e ,e>s1 & op5 ?9e ,eyes1 ov]gr[n ) bl9dness & d>kness1 att5d to ^? good ?+s :i* ,i %all disc\rse to !e ( salt2 if ?\ wilt make trial1 & w se>* !m ?r\ghly by an accurate exam9ation1 :e!r !y agree ) ,god1 ,nature & ,tru?1 ,i d\bt n1 b ?y m9d w be enlight5$ ) a great light1 & ?\ wilt become z a man r5ovat$2 b if ) a pr\d m9d ?\ %alt refuse to le>n & und]/& ^? ?+s1 or sc(f or mock at !m1 ?\ %alt be reckon$ among/ ! numb] ( ,fools1 & p]petually abide 9 ! same1 al?\gh ,ari/otle himself1 & all ! ,pr(essors & ,doctors %\ld sit ^u ?y long ,ass-e>s1 & ?\ ) ! same %\ld/ endeav\r z an ,ass ) a sack to cov] ?y fooli% ,pride & pr\d folly4 ,x is mu* bett] = a man to "k _m ?+s1 & measure or e/imate himself 9 8 own way or mann]1 ?an to "k no?+1 & be> himself out ) ! va9 pride ( 8 own ignorance4 ,i h nev] se5 any man end[$ ) true k1 :o ha? pref]r$ himself to o!rs2 on ! contr>y1 ,i h f\nd v _m1 :o be+ /irr$ up by envy1 hatr$1 & inhumane malice1 d no?+ soon] or m readily1 ?an insult & make a mock]y at pi\s m51 to :om ! ,div9e ,b\nty ha? grant$ 8 ,gifts1 & z x 71 dev\r !m ) _! ,wolf-l ,tee?1 :i* diabolical wick$ness ! ,div9e ,ju/ice 9 its own "t w n suff] to escape unpuni%$4 ,?us mu* ,i 0 will+ to say to ! pr\d ,cavill]2 n[ !re=e att5d to ^? ?+s :i* ,i %all speak conc]n+ ,salt4 ,a ,,treatise ,,( ,,! ,nature ( ,salts1 c4 ,i4 ,( ! ,nature ( ,,salt4 ,t x may be demon/rat$ 9 a ,comp5dium1 h[ _m good ?+s1 z fir/ ! ,tranquility ( our m9d1 ! *iefe/ ,temporal ,good1 ! ,cons]vation ( our ,bodily ,heal?1 ! great ,ri*es & ,treasures1 & o!r ?+s :i* are necess>y = humane use1 are lat5t or hidd5 9 ! despicable ,body ( ,salt2 9 ! fir/ place let u he> :at our ,savi\r ,*ri/ himself sai?1 :o is ! ,tru?1 ! ,light1 & ! ,life1 9 ! ,gospel ( ,/4 ,luke1 ,*ap4 #ad4 ,v]4 #cd4 & 9 ,m>k1 ,*ap4 #i4 ,v]4 #ej4 ,salt 7sai? he7 is a good ?+4 ,& 9 ,luke1 ,*ap4 #ah4 ,v]4 #ai4 ,no man 7sai? he7 is good1 b ,god alone4 ,b he calle? 8 ,disciples ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 & adde?1 ,if ! ,e>? wante? salt1 x is unpr(itable1 nei!r do? x br+ =? ,fruit4 ,& ,dung x self1 )\t ,salt1 is ( no use4 ,?is is z if he %\ld h said1 ,salt is ! mo/ noble ?+ ( ! :ole ,_w2 & yet among/ ,fools ! mo/ abject & contemptible4 ,be ye l to ?is1 & d ! ,w ( ,god1 & z ,m$iators1 lead ,s9n]s to ,,god1 :i* o!rwise _c be done4 ,i am y\r ,head1 y\r ,ma/]1 & g be=e y2 tread ye 9 my foot/eps1 foll[ me1 ,i am ! ,way1 c4 ,b to return to ,salt1 we w he> ! op9ion ( o!rs conc]n+ x3 ,!re is "h no ne$ to cite ! ,writ+s ( ,philosoph]s at l5g?1 see+ !y are at h&1 & f !m x may be manife/ to e man1 t next aft] ,,god1 ! ,sun1 & ,fire1 !y h e/eem$ x ! mo/ ,noble ,creature1 & h giv5 to x ,hon\rs z x 7 ,div9e4 ,! ,hea!ns w\ld n sacrifice to _! gods )\t ,fire & ,salt4 ,if y read ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 y %all f9d t ,god himself ha? comm&$ to h reg>d to ,salt4 ,9 ! ,gospel ( ,/4 ,m>k y %all f9d t all m5 are to be season$ or pres]v$ by ,fire1 & all sacrifices ) salt1 & t ! ,lamp or ,light ^u ! ,alt> 0 nev] to be put out1 b to be kept 9 cont9ual ,burn+4 ,9 ! ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 ?is mann] is /ill obs]v$1 t no ,infant is baptiz$1 )\t "s ,light or ,c&le be pres5t1 & ! ,prie/ spr9kles a little salt ^u ! m\? ( ! ,baptiz$1 ) ^! words1 ,receive ! salt or season+ ( ,wisdom2 z if he %\ld say1 ,le>n to und]/& & "k ,god & be n l ! ,bea/1 :i* ha? no und]/&+4 ,^! ,c]emonies are obs]v$ 9 "s places at ?is day4 ,! ,greek ,*ur* baptize? ) fire & wat]1 by t ,rite indicat+ ! ,holy ,gho/ to be l to fire1 because he w>me? ! cold he>ts ( ,m51 enliv5e? !m1 & turne? !m to ,,god4 ,god ,himself calle? himself a consum+ ,fire2 & ! ,holy ,gho/ ha? alwaies appe>$ 9 ! =m ( ,fire1 & %ew$ ,himself to ! ,disciples ( ,*ri/ 9 fi]y ,tongues4 ,! ,abys9i pr(ess+ ! ,*ri/ian ,religion 9 ,africa1 "u ! mo/ ,pot5t ,k+ & ,prie/ ,pre/] ,john1 baptize ) ,fire & ,wat]1 & make a sign or m>k 9 ! ,=eheads ( ! m5 :i* are baptis$1 by ,burn+4 ,9 %ort1 !re is n any man among ! ,hea!ns1 ,jews1 ,turks1 & ,*ri/ians1 :o do? n highly value ,fire & ,salt1 ( :i* not)/&+ he kn[e? no m ?an a mad-man1 or ?an a ,sw9e1 or an ,ox1 or o!r irrational ,bea/s1 :i* pass _! life )\t und]/&+4 ,b ^! two ,creatures ( ,god1 to wit1 ,fire & ,salt1 are "o & ! same 9 ! f\ndation ( ,nature2 = ,fire produce? ,salt1 & ,salt is aga9 conv]t$ into ,fire1 & ,fire into ,salt1 s t by a mutual conv]sion !y are alwaies *ang$ "o into ! o!r4 ,!re=e ,h]mes ! ,fa!r ( ,philosoph]s fai?1 ,t :i* is above1 is z t :i* is bel[1 & t :i* is bel[1 z t :i* is above2 z y may read 9 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table4 ,! ,sun or ,fire is above1 ,salt is bel[1 :i* is by an easie way r5d]$ combu/ible1 l ! sun or fire2 z ,i h taught 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s1 & all ,philosoph]s1 ) an unanim\s cons5t1 d confess1 t ! greate/ ,secret lie? hidd5 9 fire & salt4 ,h5ce is ! ^w ,al*ymy f fire & salt1 :i* p5etrate all ?+s1 & ,fire is ! ,symbol ( ,,god1 :o ha? alwaies exhibit$ himself to mortal eyes1 9 ! =m ( ,fire3 ,b ,salt is ! ,symbol ( ,et]nity1 inasmu* z x def5de? & pres]ve? all ?+s f ,corruption4 ,!re are "s :o det]m9e ! ,evangeli/ ,john to h und]/ood ,h]metick ,philosophy2 & !re is yet extant an ,hymn1 compos$ & sung by ! anci5t ,fa!rs1 9 hon\r ( ! same ,john1 9 :i* occurr ^! words3 ,:o make? ,gold ( ,rods or ,twiggs1 & ,gemms ( ,/ones4 ,nev]!less ,i leave ^? ?+s to e man's judgm5t1 & "h ,i only say ?is1 ,t bo? ,heav5ly & ,e>?ly ,my/]ies 7 kn[n to ! ,prophets & ,apo/les4 ,b al?\gh ,i h nev] tak5 9 h& s great a ,philosophick ,"w1 nev]!less x is s kn[n to me f ! ,writ+s ( ! ,prophets & ,apo/les1 & f ! ,light ( ,nature1 t by comp>+ ?+s ,div9e & ,humane1 ,i c\ld easily subject x to ! ,eye1 b t p[] is n all[$ me1 & !re=e ,i tru/ t no man w make an evil ,int]pretation ( :at ,i h said1 see+ t !reby ,i aim at no?+ b ! glory ( ,god1 & ! pr(it ( my ,neighb\r4 ,!re is no ne$ = any man to seek _m ?+s f ! ,old & ,new ,philosoph]s1 see+ t by read+ & consid]+ ! ,div9e ,writ+s ( ,moses1 ! ,prophets & ,apo/les1 he may obta9 8 desire1 & may )\t d\bt1 9 !m1 f9d ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s describ$1 provid$ he %all h b a little k ( ,nature4 ,i w say no m1 b t ! infallible ,tru? occurrs 9 ^?4 ,all ^! ?+s are to be tak5 s1 t ?+s ,div9e may be und]/ood 9 a ,div9e s5ce1 & ,natural ?+s 9 an ,elem5t>y s5ce1 )\t *ang+ or mix+1 see+ t !y h no ,communion among !mselves4 ,b le/ x %\ld seem to any1 to be absurd1 t ,/4 ,john ! ,evangeli/ %\ld make ,gold ( ,/icks or ,twiggs1 & ,gemms ( ,/ones1 z ! said ,hymn tea*e?1 by an ,art inde$ great1 & to be admir$1 ,i h ?\ght x necess>y to op5 & %ew to ! ,unskilful by :at means t might be done4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 ?is 0 possible to ,/4 ,john1 z he 0 a man abundantly gift$ ) ! ,holy ,_s1 & season$ ) ! ,salt ( ,wisdom1 s t he might p]=m ?is action sup]naturally1 z well z naturally1 see+ t he 0 end[$ by ! holy ,_s1 )\t all d\bt he _h also ! natural ,light 9 8 possession4 ,b by :i* ( ^? p[]s he effect$ ?is1 is n = u to "k1 nor do? x behove u to "k4 ,b because few w believe t ,/4 ,john wr\ght ! same by natural means1 & _m n believ+ 9 ,nature & ,art1 w only say1 t x c\ld nev] be t ,wood %\ld be transmut$ into ,gold1 & ,/ones into ,gemms4 ,& al?\gh ! lat] %\ld be 9 "s sort cr$ible1 by reason ( ! alliance or lik5ess betwe5 ,/ones & ,gemms1 nev]!less ! =m]1 by reason ( ! great disagreem5t betwe5 ,woods & ,metals1 inasmu* z !y belong to div]s ,k+doms1 !y object1 exce$s all ,belief1 & o!r ,objections ( ?is sort1 may be f\nd among ! ,unskilful1 by reason ( ! ext]nal species ( place4 ,b su* ?+s are wont to move no admiration 9 ,philosoph]s1 mu* less any d\bt1 see+ t !y are n ignorant h[ great famili>ity !re is ( ! ,vegetable ,k+dom ) ! ,m9]al1 bo? :i* h _! ,rise f ! same ,subjects1 viz4 ,salt & ,fire1 :i* _! ,anatomy do? cle>ly demon/rate4 ,& al?\gh ?is may exce$ ! ,capacity ( "s1 yet x do? n !nce foll[ t x is n true4 ,if all ?+s 7 to be spok5 truly & op5ly1 ,i confess !re w\ld be f\nd a v small numb] ( ^? :o rightly und]/& ,nature1 see+ t almo/ all m5 :o h b frequ5t$ a ,s*ool = "s ye>s1 & obta9$ any ?+ ( ,lat91 :e!r !y und]/& ,nature1 or are ignorant ( h]1 w be tak5 = ,philosoph]s1 traduce ^? ,philosoph]s :o are illum9at$ by ! light ( ,nature1 ) /range ,cavill+s & wick$ ,lyes1 e :]e sett+ =? !mselves by _! own ignorance4 ,!re=e x is no wond] t ! ,secrets ( ,nature %\ld lie hid1 & by ! ignorant & unskilful ( ?is sort be all tak5 = ,fables & fooli% ,:imsies1 :i* _! ,%eeps ,bra9s _c rea*4 ,b :o is able to cure ?is ,evil8 ,p]v]se mann]s are to be left ) a p]v]se ,_w4 ,b t ,i may prove & demon/rate t x is n altoge!r impossible = ,art to transmute ,wood into ,gold1 ,i w po9t out by :at means x may be done4 ,fir/1 ,!n x is manife/ be=e all ?+s1 t all ,wood & e ,h]b ha? its orig9al f a c]ta9 sulphure\s salt1 to :i* ,metals also owe _! ,rise & greatly agree 9 similitude1 & by an intimate agreem5t 9 ! same "n2 s t h[ easily a ,m9]al suff]e? x self to be *ang$ into a ,vegetable1 & t aga9 into a ,m9]al1 ,i h signifi$ 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,inde$ if y %all look ^u ! ext]nal diff]5ce ( any ,wood or ,h]b1 & a ,metal1 x w inde$ appe> great2 b be+ r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]1 !y w n diff] 9 any discrim9ation2 z is manife/$ 9 my ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,!re=e if ! fir/ matt] ( ,vegetables be adjo9$ to any metallick se$1 ?is is n\ri%$ by t2 & aga91 if a metal be r$uc$ to its fir/ matt]1 & any ,vegetable se$ put to x1 t w be *ang$ into a ,vegetable2 :i* ,exp]i5ce ha? (t5 %ew$ me4 ,b if ^? two _h n a great aff9ity ) ea* o!r1 !y w\ld n s easily admit ( a mutual conv]sion "o into ! o!r2 ! se$s inde$ diff] betwe5 !mselves1 b !y agree 9 ! fir/ matt]1 :i* appe>e? ?us3 ,if a sulphure\s salt1 n corrosive1 be mix$ ) s&1 & moi/5$ ) wat]1 & ! se$s ( div]s ,h]bs s[$ 9 x1 = e se$ do? !nce attract its own n\ri%m5t1 e "o1 accord+ to its species1 produc+ its l1 end[$ ) v>i\s col\rs1 smell1 & prop] ta/e1 p[]s1 & virtues1 all :i* proce$ f "o only salt1 & are manife/$ by ! heat ( ! ,sun1 & ! op]ation ( ! int]nal ,ar*eus4 ,b to make ! matt] m cle>1 x is to be kn[n t ! pr9cipals ( ,vegetables are ,wat]1 ,salt1 & ,sulphur1 f :i* also ,metals take _! orig9al1 & n f runn+ ,m]cury1 z _m ?9k4 ,= t ,arg5t-vive1 9 its own peculi> nature1 is also a metal aris+ f ! same ?ree pr9ciples1 f :i* ! o!r metals1 & all ,vegetables draw _! orig9al2 viz4 f ,wat]1 ,salt1 & ,sulphur1 :i* _! ,anatomy make? manife/4 ,"h ! r\t ( ,unskilful m5 w take ,c\nsel to resel ?is my op9ion1 inasmu* z x w seem wor?y ( cr$it to few4 ,b ! cause ( ?is incr$ulity is ! rud5ess & unskilfulness ( m5 ( ?is sort1 :o hav+ no ,exp]i5ce 9 ,natural ?+s1 nor 9 no wise enlight5$ by ! ,light ( ,nature1 are bl9d] ?an a ,mole4 ,^? ?+s :i* hi!rto ,i h s (t51 & ) s _m words inculcat$1 ! same ,i "h repeat & affirm1 to wit1 ,t a ,metal may be conv]t$ into a ,vegetable1 & t aga9 into a ,metal1 & t no ,vegetable is f\nd1 f :i* a natural & yell[ ,sulphur1 9 all ?+s l to ! ,m9]al1 may n be prep>$2 & ?is ,sulphur prep>$ ( any ,vegetable1 if x be adjo9$ to any fix$ metallick ,sulphur1 x is maturat$ by ! same1 into a metal1 yet n )\t a m$ium2 z ,i h (t5 indicat$ 9 my ,writ+s1 & t m$ium ,i h said to be ,salt4 ,!re=e :osoev] kn[e? h[ to adjo9 any immature sulphur1 :e!r ,vegetable or ,m9]al1 to any ripe ,metal1 ! fix$ & con/ant sulphur ( ,gold & ,silv]1 w be n\ri%$ & encreas$ by ! ,vegetable or ,m9]al sulphur1 n fix$1 & w transmute t into ! species & prop]ty ( ! o!r1 z ! ,f]m5t %all be :ite or r$1 9 l mann] z ! se$ ( any ,vegetable do?4 ,s gold & silv] may be made ( a sulphure\s salt1 accord+ to any ones w1 :i* nev]!less requires a due "t1 see+ t a transmutation ( ?is sort is p]fect$ gradually1 & by a due heat1 z also 9 ! propagation ( ,vegetables ,m9]als x is wont to be done4 ,f ^! ?+s x appe>s1 t ?is ,transmutation is ! me] ,"w ( ,nature1 :i* _m ,exp]im5ts :i* ,i h made1 & yet am able to make1 d evid5tly demon/rate2 !re=e !re is no reason :y su* ?+s %\ld seem s wond]ful or absurd to any4 ,:e!r ,/4 ,john p]=m$ ! ,transmutation ( :i* we h spok51 by ! help ( any natural ,art1 or :e!r he did ! same by a ,div9e ,p[]1 we w n "h dispute2 b let x suffice to h demon/rat$ t su* ?+s may be p]=m$ by a natural reason4 ,= :5 ,wood1 ,bread1 or piece ( a ,bone2 or also any ,h]b %all be adjo9$ to its own salt1 9 due mann] ( ,art1 & r$uc$ to its fir/ matt]1 t salt transmute? ! ,fl[]1 ,bread1 ,wood1 or ,h]b into a sulphure\s salt1 :i* encrease? ! gr[+ faculty ( ,vegetables & ,m9]als4 ,a salt ( ?is sort be+ mix$ ) a small quantity ( :ite ,fl9t r$uc$ to p[d]1 & melt$ 9 a /rong ,fire1 w give a r$ & pellucid /one or glass1 :i* if x be kept long 9 ! ,fire1 x turne? gre51 & at l5g? black1 l a ,coal1 & acquire? s great h>dness1 t x may be cut & poli%$ aft] ! mann] ( o!r preci\s /ones4 ,"h ! desir\s ( ,art may see1 t by "o & ! same way1 & 9 "o & ! same "t1 t ,gold may be prep>$ ( ,wood1 & fair & pellucid /ones1 ( v>i\s col\rs1 ( :ite ,fl9ts4 ,b t ! ,eyes ( ! /udi\s ( ,div9e & ,natural ?+s1 may be ! bett] op5$1 ,i w m cle>ly exp\nd :at ! fir/ matt] is4 ,!re=e1 z to ?is fir/ matt]1 ( :i* we "h speak1 t ( x ,metals no less ?an ,vegetables may be br\ght =?1 x is to be kn[n h[ easily x may be prep>$ by ! help ( ,fire1 & ( a c]ta9 ,salt n corrosive1 ( ,metals1 ,vegetables1 & ,animals1 & inde$ s swiftly1 t 9 ! space ( ?ree h\rs a piece ( ,bread1 ,fle%1 or ( any ,metal1 may be transmut$ into a sulphure\s salt4 ,! same ?+ also happ5e? 9 ! /oma*s ( ,m5 & ,bea/s1 9 :i* ! ,vegetables & ,animals :i* are eat51 are consum$ 9 ! space ( #bd h\rs1 & transmut$ into t sulphure\s salt f :i* !y h drawn _! ,rise4 ,b ,metals be+ too fix$ & compact1 ^? /oma*s h no ,jurisdiction ov] !m1 inasmu* z !y are n able to r$uce !m to _! fir/ matt]1 except ! same 7 s r$uc$ be=e1 & s %\ld come into ! /oma*1 op5$ by a radical solution1 & s are dige/$ & consum$ l ,animals & ,vegetables4 ,b :at ne$ is !re ( ! help ( humane /oma*s to p]=m su* ?+s1 see+ t ,op]ations ( ?is sort may be p]fect$ by ! help ( ,fire & ,art4 ,a moi/ putrefaction )\t ! help ( ,fire1 p]=me? ! same ?+ 9 ,vegetables & ,animals1 9 a long ,process ( "t2 b 9 ,metals v difficultly1 & n except 9 a v long "t4 ,nei!r are humane ,/oma*s !mselves alike pot5t1 9 r$uc+ e ,vegetable to its fir/ matt]1 inasmu* z !y ex]cise _! p[] only ^u ^? ,vegetables :i* by a due ,prep>ation are fir/ r5d]$ fit to be dige/$ & concoct$ by ! /oma*1 & r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]4 ,= fir/ !y are boil$1 roa/$1 or prep>$ by "s o!r way1 because ^? ?+s :i* are admitt$ into ! ,body1 contr>y to humane ,nature1 ex]cise no?+ b v5om\s ,op]ations4 ,by a l reason ,metals & ,m9]als refuse to be br\ght to _! fir/ matt] 9 a humane ,/oma*1 see+ t ! /oma* _c suff] !m1 z be+ av]se to humane ,nature1 b ejects !m z a c]ta9 ,v5ome1 n )\t great p]il ( ,life4 ,"h ,i except ,gold1 :i* ,metal only1 be+ fir/ rightly prep>$1 do? n refuse r$uction into its fir/ matt] 9 ! /oma* ( ,man2 nev]!less ,art do? x m easily & readily4 ,he :o kn[e? n ?is ,artificial ,r$uction1 mu/ be cont5t ) ! ,natural1 :i* nev]!less is n desirable1 by reason ( ! toil1 /9k1 & l5g? ( "t :i* x requires4 ,= :i* reason x is ( less acc\nt ?an ! artificial4 ,"s ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h inde$ 7n )\t reason7 us$ ! ,dungs ( ,animals1 by reason ( ! incr$ible ,virtues :i* !y possess4 ,b because we h bett] & fitt] ,m$icam5ts at h&1 n )\t reason we omit ^?1 & leave !m to !m :o lab\r "u ! want ( bett]2 :i* happ5e? to ,c\ntry p1 :o be+ remote f ,cities & ,m$ic9es1 are wont to use ,dungs 9 v>i\s ,diseases in/ead ( ,m$ic9es4 ,!y purge ! ,bodies ( ,boys & ,girls ) ,m\se-dung1 ,horse-dung1 & ,goose-dung1 be+ dissolv$ 9 ,w9e or ,be]1 & /ra9$ ?r\gh a ,l95 ,clo?1 !y use 9 cur+ ! ,fall+-sickness by ,sweat4 ,9 ! ,cure ( an ,erysipelas1 or ,burns1 or ,scalds1 !y use ,hoggs-dung2 & 9 all k9d ( ,swell+s ,%eeps-dung2 9 a ,qu9sey :ite ,doggs-turd1 or ,humane dung1 z also to o!r ,diseases ( ! ,neck1 :i* ! rude & ignorant are wont to dr9k aga9/ v>i\s inw>d & outw>d defects ( ! humane ,body4 ,i rememb] once to h se5 an admirable ,cure done 9 a mom5t by ! help ( humane dung1 9 a c]ta91 long1 & t$i\s ,disease1 :i* x pla9ly & swiftly remov$1 draw+ ^? into admiration :o 7 ignorant ( ! reason ( s swift a ,cure4 ,he t und]/&e? ! nature & prop]ties ( ,dung1 w easily p]swade himself1 t wond]ful ?+s may be effect$ by ! same4 ,! reason is ready1 because humane ,dung is no?+ else b ,bread & ,fle%1 r$uc$ into _! fir/ matt]1 all _! ,bonds be+ loos5$1 & r5d]$ fit = ! ex]cis+ ( _! ,virtues2 & f humane ,dung is elicit$1 )\t any great difficulty1 a natural ,burn+1 & l to ,m9]al ,sulphur1 ( :i* be+ mix$ ) ,coals & ,salt-petre1 ,gunp[d] is wont to be made2 z also a c]ta9 ,salt1 n mu* unlike ! ,sal ,enixum ( ,p>acelsus4 ,& bo? ^?1 to wit1 t ,sulphur1 & t ,salt1 ! ,humane dung conta9e? 9 x self2 ! :i* may put =? _! wond]ful ,virtues1 by admirable ,op]ations1 ,i ?9k may be d\bt$ by no man4 ,put a piece ( ,gold = a "t into ,humane dung1 & aft]w>ds cleanse x by wa%+1 y %all f9d x equally yell[1 z if x _h la9 9 a ,lixivium1 9 :i* common ,m9]al ,sulphur _h be5 dissolv$4 ,& t yell[ness adh]+ to ! ,gold or r ,silv]1 = ! bett] di/9ction is b ! ,vegitable or ,animal ,sulphur aris+ f ! ,food :i* ! ,man ha? eat54 ,?is ,i say is ! cause t ! ,dungs ( ,m5 & ,bea/s produce s great effects1 :i* ,bread & ,fle% o!rwise _c produce1 be=e !y are r$uc$ into _! fir/ matt]4 ,nev]!less1 ,i d n !re=e admit !m ( value 9 ,m$ic9e1 b only %ew :5ce !y h _! ,virtues ( resi/+ ,diseases1 t by ?is means ,i may ass]t ,vegitables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als d highly ex]cise _! ,virtues1 :5 !y return to _! fir/ matt]1 n t x is at all necess>y to be done 9 ! ,/oma*s ( ,animals1 see+ t ! ,op]ation ( ! fire alone s]ve? = ?is r$uction4 ,9 :at mann] soev] ?is fir/ matt] be made1 :e!r by ! ,/oma*s ( ,animals1 or by ! ,op]ation ( fire1 !re is no great diff]5ce1 only t :i* is made by fire is pur]1 & n s /9k+1 z t :i* is done by ! ,/oma*s ( ,animals1 al?\gh 9 gild+ ( ,silv]1 !y are f\nd to be equal1 & obta9 a ,sulphur\s nature4 ,& h5ce x appe>s1 t !re lies hid 9 ,bread1 & 9 ,fle%1 a fugaci\s & spiritual ,gold4 ,& = ?is reason ,i conclude1 t 9 all ?+s ( ! ,_w born ( ,salt1 & br\ght to ,maturity by ! heat ( ! ,sun1 !re is necess>ily recond$ a fugaci\s ,volatile1 & spiritual ,gold1 yet 9 great] quantity 9 "o subject ?an ano!r1 b n manife/$ till ! body conta9+ x1 by ! help ( art1 returne? to its fir/ matt]4 ,! :i* ,art1 see+ t x is out ( ! rea* ( ,ru/icks1 x is b reasonable1 t !y %\ld make use ( ,dungs1 )\t any ill int]pretation4 ,= 9 ! great]1 & m p[]ful ,virtues to be produc$1 ,dungs are f\nd m pot5t ?an ^? ?+s f :i* !y proce$4 ,bread1 ,w9e1 ,fle%1 & ! l ?+s de/9at$ = ! n\ri%m5t ( ! ,body1 are n ,m$ic9es1 b only ,nutrim5ts1 f :i*1 aft] an ,animate ,body ha? sep>at$ its ,alim5t1 t :i* is left1 obta9e? ,m$ic9al ,p[]s & ,virtues2 & did ,i n fe> t ?is dungy disc\rse %\ld lead me too f> f my purpose1 ,i c\ld decl>e ?+s to be admir$ ( ,dungs4 ,= ,metals also be+ prep>$ b once by ! help ( ,animals1 may be wond]fully ,conv]t$1 & r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]1 al?\gh x is 9 no wise necess>y t we %\ld take t way ( do+ x1 see+ t an easi] & bett] way is at h&1 ?an t by ! help ( ,animals4 ,b he t is ignorant ( ?is artificial ,conv]sion1 mu/ be cont5t ) ! o!r1 till ! tea*+s ( exp]i5ce1 %all br+ him to bett] ?+s4 ,t incr$ible ,virtues are hidd5 9 ! ,dungs ( ,animals1 ,p>acelsus at "s "t decl>$1 9 ! pres5ce ( "s ,noble-,m51 to "s ,unskilful ,physicians1 :o be+ mov$ ) ang]1 dep>t$1 ?9k+ !mselves to be highly reproa*$ by ,p>acelsus1 because !y _h ask$ ( him "s great ,m$ic9al ,secret1 & he _h set be=e !m ,humane ,dung4 ,b )\t d\bt1 he w\ld h %ew$ !m great ,secrets hidd5 9 su* a matt]1 :i* exce$$ _! dull ,capacities1 b n ! incomp>able ,+5y ( ,p>acelsus1 :o )\t d\bt _h reveal$ to !m ^? ,secrets :i* himself _h f\nd1 _h !y n gone away f him ) wra? & ,indignation4 ,9 ano!r place ( 8 ,writ+s1 he sai? 9 express words1 t he t kn[e? n 8 own ,dung1 kn[e? no?+ at all1 & is a bl9d ,ass1 to :om no?+ ( ,heav5 & ,e>? is manife/2 :i* words d pla9ly prove ,p>acelsus to h be5 able to p]=m _m ?+s ) ,dung4 ,b ?is ,i ass]t1 t ?is my ,transmutation1 & ,conv]sion ( ?+s into _! fir/ matt]1 do? f> excel t :i* is done by ,dungs1 9 z mu* z be+ end[$ ) a great] efficacy1 x appe>e? n 9 ! species ( ,dung1 b ( a ,sulphure\s ,salt1 & may commodi\sly be us$ by all ,m51 & 9 all ,diseases4 ,its ,virtues are n re/ra9$ to any p>ticul> ,disease1 b op]ate g5]ally1 n only 9 all ,humane ,diseases1 b also 9 all ,infirmities & ,defects ( ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 z ,i h %ew$ 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,:at ,i h "h spok5 ( ,dungs1 ,i w\ld n h any ?9k t ,i h done x to ! end t ,i w\ld h !m us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 b = ?is reason1 t ,i might %ew ! great diff]5ce betwe5 an ,h]b z br\ght =? by ! ,e>?1 & t :i* be+ fir/ dige/$1 ! ,animal ,/oma* ha? fre$ f its ,bonds1 & r$uc$ x to ! op]ation ( its hidd5 ,virtues3 ,! :i* ,i h v cle>ly prov$ by ! ,dungs ( ,animals4 ,!re=e ! exp]t & le>n$ ,physician1 sett+ aside all ,dungy ,m$ic9es1 may by ! ,spagyrick ,art1 r$uce 8 ,h]bs to _! fir/ matt]1 t is a ,sulphur\s ,salt1 & may p]=m by ,salts ( ?is sort1 m & great] ?+s1 ?an by ! unpr(itable1 & de/itute ( all ,virtue1 ,b>ks1 ,%ells1 & empty ,husks1 :i* a multitude ( ,physicians are accu/om$ to use at ?is day4 ,i h ?\ght fit to expose to ! light ^! few ?+s1 conc]n+ ! fir/ matt] ( ?+s1 & ,dungs1 :i* are n di/+ui%$1 by any great diff]5ce3 ,b let u return to ! matt] x self1 & see h[ fairly ! light ( ,nature %9e? f ! ,div9e ,light4 ,z ,god =m$ ! fir/ ,man ,adam ( ! ,e>?1 & brea!d into him a liv+ ,s\l1 & plac$ him 9 ,p>adise1 & ! ,devil )drew him f ,god1 & ,precipitat$ him into ,et]nal ,damnation1 us+ ! ,s]p5t z a ,m$iator3 ,s also1 ,man :o fell f 8 ,creator1 be+ deceiv$ by ,satan1 by ! ,div9e ,s]p5t & ,m$iator1 to wit1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 0 aga9 to be reconcil$ to ,god1 :i* c\ld no o!rwise be done1 & ,god p]mitt$ x s to come to pass1 :o o!rwise might h bridl$ ! ,devil1 s t he c\ld n h s$uc'd a ,man1 & also c\ld h kept ,satan himself 9 8 ,angelical ,e/ate1 t he %\ld h _h no hatr$ aga9/ ,god or ,man4 ,n[ ?is ,philosophick ,elem5t>y ,secret may be comp>$1 9 all po9ts1 to ! ,heav5ly ,mi/]y4 ,= if ! ,elem5t>y ,sun1 9 ! sep>ation made by ,god1 9 :i* he lift$ himself on high f ! rude & =mless ,*aos1 _h n eject$ 8 e>?ly & corruptible ,sulphur1 & s5t x d[n to ! ,abyss ( ! ,e>?1 ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 :5 !y n[ p5etrate ! ,e>?1 w\ld n be h9d]$ to ,communicate ) ! ,sol> ,prog5y or ,issue1 s t ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>? w\ld produce no?+ b ,gold2 & ! o!r ,metals1 viz4 ,iron1 ,lead1 ,t91 ,copp]1 c4 %\ld n be1 :i* nev]!less are br\ght =? impure ow+ _! receiv$ impurity to t impure1 /9k+1 & e>?ly ,sulphur1 :i* is mix$ ) a ,metallick ,body 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>?4 ,b to help ,metals infect$ ) a ,sulphur ( ?is sort1 t !y may become l to ,gold1 z ! ,son ( ! true ,sun1 x is necess>y t ,sol %\ld humble 8 ,son1 to wit ,gold1 & suff] him to put on a ,sal9e nature1 :]eby he may become ! ,m$ium ( r$uc+ radically ! imp]fect ,metals to p]fection4 ,salt is ! only ,m$ium ( reconcil+ ,gold to common ,sulphur1 & ( mak+ ( x a ,t9cture1 *ang+ ! imp]fect ,metals into p]fect1 ( :i* all ! ,philosoph]s1 :om few und]/&1 h writt5 s cle>ly4 ,conc]n+ ?is matt] ,i h writt5 v cle>ly 9 a ,treatise1 :i* ,i lately publi%$1 describ+ a ,sal9e ,wat]1 or ,aurum ,potabile1 :i* c]ta9ly conta9e? a great ,mi/]y1 al?\gh v _m c nei!r und]/& or believe x4 ,= because x :olly t+e? ,m]cury1 x _c be a solution ( common ,gold1 because no ,wat]1 nor no ,liquor prep>$ ( ,corporal ,gold x self1 c give to ,m]cury a con/ant ,t9cture4 ,x may inde$ be done t ,gold dissolv$1 may adh]e to arg5t vive1 or t to ,gold1 s t bo? may pass toge!r into a :ite ,amalgama3 ,b t su* an ,amalgama %\ld become yell[ & h>d1 or ! ,arg5t vive transmut$ into ,gold1 w nev] happ51 al?\gh x %\ld be dige/$ or coct$ an hundr$ ye>s 9 su* a ,gold5 solution4 ,= ! sn[y :it5ess ( ,m]cury nev] suff]e? x self to be t+$ or col\r$ by common ,gold1 b is ob$i5t to any t++ & coagulat+ ,sulphur1 conc]n+ :i* 9 ! ,app5dix to ! ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 m ?+s are decl>$4 ,let ^! few words be well exam9$1 9 :i* w be f\nd a great ,mi/]y2 to wit ! :ole ,philosophick "w x self1 provid$ ! light ( ,nature %all a little %9e4 ,nev]!less ?is is n s efficaci\s1 z t x c reveal su* ,mi/]ies to a ,man :o wants ,v5us to op5 8 ,eyes1 ) :i* he may behold ! light ( ,nature4 ,= )\t ,god1 !re is no light1 & )\t light1 no life1 no ,und]/&+ nor ,wisdom2 ,obscurity is ,dea?1 & ,dea? ,et]nal ,de/ruction4 ,salt speake? ?us ( x self2 ,i am fire & life1 & no ,combu/ible ,sulphur c be made ,gold1 except ,i be ! ,m$iator4 ,salt is ! only ,m$ium betwe5 ,combu/ible & ,corrupt ,sulphur1 or ! imp]fect ,metals1 & ,gold4 ,! p]nici\s ,sulphur or ,satan1 :i* lie? hid 9 lean ,dea?1 is fir/ to be vanqui%$ & ov]come 9 ,hell1 !n aris+ a ,glorifi$ ,body1 x occupie? its ,royal ,?rone1 & ,conv]te? ! ,diseasie ,metals into ,gold4 ,b to delay ! ,read]1 burn+ ) a desire ( ,div9e & ,humane ,my/]ies1 no long]1 ,i w describe ! :ole ,op]ation 9 a ,philosophick mann]1 briefly1 cle>ly1 & truly1 z ,i h (t5times done x ) my h&s1 b nev] yet1 by reason ( v>i\s ,ob/acles h br\ght x to a due p]fection4 ,to ! common ,salt ( ! ,e>? well cleans$1 adjo9 a ,t]re/rial ,sulphur 9 a due weight1 ! inject$ ,rays ( ! ,sun be+ fir/ receiv$ by ! ,salt2 ! ,salt & ,sulphur w fight 9 ,hell s long1 until ! ,salt ov]come? ! ,devil & ,dea?1 & arise? a ,glorifi$ ,body1 by :i* its sick ,bre?r5 are to be ,cur$1 or ,conv]t$ into ,gold4 ,?is is ! :ole ,op]ation1 9 :i* no?+ is omitt$1 b ! weight1 & ! "n ( ,satan or ,dea?4 ,b ! "n ( ! ,salt ,i h already manife/$1 & no?+ "h rema9s1 b t ,i %\ld express ! "n ( ,satan & ,dea?1 :i* = ! ,glory ( ,god & ,pr(it ( my ,neighb\r1 ,i w n conceal4 ,! ,dea? & ,devil ( all ,metals1 is t ,combu/ible ,sulphur1 :i* hav+ its seat 9 all ?+s1 is equally 9 ,vegitables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als4 ,conjo9 ,salt & burn+ ,sulphur1 & cause !m to fight until ! life 7t is ,salt7 %all ov]come & swall[ up ! burn+ ,sulphur1 :i* is ,dea?1 & f bo? w proce$ a ,glorifi$ ,body1 l a fair ,ruby1 or pellucid & r$ ,c>buncle1 by :i* ! ,diseases ( ,m5 & ,metals may be cur$4 ,9 ?is mann] ( op]at+1 deliv]$ 9 few words1 lie? hid a mi/]y ( great mom5t1 :i* "o ( a ?\s& w sc>ce und]/&1 & by reason ( ! vil5ess ( ! matt]1 x w be to _m (f5sive1 & contemptible4 ,b we w h no reg>d to ,fools1 bl9d$ ) _! own folly & madness1 :o seek good :]e x is n to be f\nd1 & nei!r d nor w "k x :5 put be=e _! eyes4 ,if aft] a ,sophi/ical mann] ,i %\ld h propos$ "s ,*ymical ,op]ation ) a long & t$i\s ,circum/ance ( words1 ,i make no d\bt1 b ! bl9d ,_w w\ld m readily h receiv$ x1 ?an a %ort & comp5di\s way ( op]at+ ( ?is sort3 ,:5ce ,s5divogius1 & o!r true ,philosoph]s1 h n said )\t cause1 t if ! true mann] ( ,op]at+ %\ld be reveal$ to any man1 nev]!less1 by reason ( ! vil5ess ( ! matt]1 x w\ld n be believ$4 ,= ?is reason1 "s w object2 ,i pray :at good is l to be 9 s vile & abject a ?+ z ,salt8 ,& :5 0 ,sulphur wont to be made ,gold8 ,h5ce also1 !y nei!r w nor c believe ! tru?4 ,b t ,i may cle>ly prove1 t !re are ,secrets hidd5 9 ,salt & ,sulphur1 x behove?1 t ,i manife/ ^? ?+s m l>gely4 ,salt is ! ,symbole ( ,et]nity1 see+ t x is n dim9i%$ nor alt]$1 nei!r by ,fire1 ,air1 ,wat]1 or ,e>?1 b pres]ve? all ?+s = a longtime f ,corruption4 ,x is a ?+ well kn[n1 & conv]sant 9 ! sight ( all ! ,_w1 & is a help to all o!r ?+s1 yet wants n ! help ( any ?+4 ,burn+ ,sulphur is ! ,symbole ( ,dea?1 & ! true ,inf]nal ,devil1 :i* no ,elem5t1 nor any o!r ?+ 7"o ,salt except$7 is able to vanqui% & ov]come4 ,= al?\gh ,sulphur n yet fre$ f its ,bonds1 be+ surely kept 9 its ,prison %\ld suff] x self = _m ye>s to be tortur$ by ! fire1 yet w\ld x n receive any s5sible mutation1 nor any loss ( weight1 provid$ !re be no op5 passage = its ,exit4 ,by ! l reason1 if x %\ld abide an hundr$ ye>s1 9 ! ,air or ,wat]1 yet x w\ld 9 no wise putrifie4 ,salt only ov]come? x1 & *ange? x into a ,c>buncle2 ,i say into a ,c>buncle1 s call$1 because %9+ ) a pellucid r$ness1 x %ewe? l a burn+ ,coal1 & = its excell5cy may be acc\nt$ among ,preci\s ,/ones4 ,x is f\nd by few1 b !y :o h x 9 possession1 hide x1 nor d !y expose x to ,sale l ,diamonds1 or o!r ,gemms4 ,x is n digg$ out ( r\gh ,m\nta9s1 z o!rs1 b is s\ght by ,pray]s to ,god1 & acquir$ by ! ,lab\r ( ! ,h&s4 ,b :y d ,i say s mu*8 ,see+ t ,i h already exce$$ my due limits1 yet ,i "k1 t :at ,i h said w exce$ ! capacity & und]/&+ ( ! ,impi\s4 ,b t no man %\ld d\bt1 t salt & sulphur are mo/ noble ,creatures1 al?\gh v lightly e/eem$1 ,i w prove t salt is ! beg9n+ & end ( all ?+s4 ,9 ! ,creation ( ! ,_w salt 0 fir/ made1 f :i* aft]w>ds ! f\r ,elem5ts proce$$1 s t by ! ,philosoph]s salt is call$ ,! ,c5t] ( ! ,elem5ts conc5trat$2 & by ! same reason1 by :i* x 0 ! fir/1 x /ill is1 & rema9e? ! la/4 ,all ?+s arise f salt1 & aft] !y are de/roy$ by dea?1 d aga9 return into ! same4 ,et sal !sauros gr&es possidet ignis4 ,9 ,salt & ,fire are conta9$ great ,treasures4 ,salt is ,fire1 & ,fire is ,salt1 & !y conta9 9 !mselves a ?ird ?+1 to wit1 an hidd5 ,_s4 ,:5 ! mo/ ,omnipot5t ,creator _h pron\nc$ ! ^w ,fiat1 & _h creat$ salt1 ! ,*aos 0 aft]w>ds p>t$ or divid$ into f\r portions1 & div]s seats or places assign$ to ea*1 & also ea* _h its ,"n giv5 to x2 :i* be+ done1 ! ,elem5ts took _! beg9n+1 in/itut+ 9 !mselves mutual actions1 & orda9+ _! g5]ations4 ,! mo/ pure & subtile "p became ! ,firmam5t1 & gave ! ,sun1 ,moon1 & ,/>s ! m gross & heavy1 jo9$ toge!r into a mass ( ,e>?1 & l fces or dreggs1 occupi$ ! l[e/ place4 ,! wat]y & airy ,portions encompass ! ,t]r5e ,globe4 ,n[ :5 ! sup]i\r or fi]y "p1 ) ! ,/>s op]ate & immit _! p[]s ^u ! l[] "p or ,sea1 ! ,wat] is r5d]$ pregnant1 or z x 7 ) "y1 & g5]ate? ,salt )\t int]mission4 ,b le/ ?is cont9ual g5]ation ( ,salt1 effect$ by ! op]ation ( ,fire1 %\ld be produc$ 9 ! ,sea or ,wat] only1 & ! re/ ( ! ,elem5ts %\ld be idle1 ,god ha? also giv5 to ea* ( ^! its prop] ,gift1 viz4 to ! ,air1 t x %\ld receive ! se$ s5t f ! ,/>s1 & communicate x to ! ,wat]2 to ! ,wat]1 t x %\ld di/ribute ! receiv$ se$ ?r\gh ! passages & clefts ( ! ,e>?1 t s by ?is reason ,m9]als & ,metals ( e k9d might z well be produc$ )9 ! e>?1 z all k9ds ( ,h]bs1 ,fruits1 & ,trees1 )\t x 9 ! sup]ficies1 s]v+ = ! nutrim5t1 encrease & multiplication ( ,animals4 ,?is ?+ is witness$ by daily ,exp]i5ce2 = if ! ,sea %\ld n disp]se its salt ?r\gh ! e>?1 s _m excell5t ,m9]als c\ld 9 no wise exi/ 9 its b[els1 nei!r 9 its sup]ficies c\ld n s _m & s great ,trees nor s v>i\s & manifold ,h]bs1 & su* div]s sorts ( ,grass1 be br\ght =?4 ,= z mu* ,salt z ,vegetables draw to ! ext]nal sup]ficies1 & ,m9]als to ! inw>d b[els1 s mu* ! ,sea or ,salt-wat] re/ore? to !m1 s t ! ,e>? may nev] lab\r "u a want ( its salt1 ( :i* ! ,indig5t are to be r5d]$ p>tak]s4 ,= if ! ,sea %\ld n provide = ! ,globe ( ! ,e>? a cont9ual n\ri%m5t1 ! ,e>? x self be+ de/itute ( ! same1 w\ld n be able to af=d a due alim5t & encrease to o!r ?+s4 ,= a ,*e/ :i* is cont9ually exhau/$ by tak+ out1 & no?+ put 91 at l5g? be+ empty1 reta9e? no?+4 ,b because ! wise ,provid5ce ( ,god ha? appo9t$ t ! ,t]5e ,globe1 )\t int]mition1 %\ld be f]tile 9 br++ =? good ,fruit = ! n\ri%m5t ( ,mank9d1 necessity require? t a p]petual alim5t %\ld be af=d$ to ! ,e>?1 f ! ,sea1 = :i* end ! ,/>s nev] cease 9 animat+ ! ,air & ,wat] ) _! influ5ces1 t ! ,elem5ts1 by mutual helps1 might succ\r "o ano!r1 & no /op or h9d]ance %\ld be put to ! c\rse ( ,nature4 ,= if "o ,elem5t only re/1 & cease to p]=m its (fice1 ! o!r w\ld also cease f work+1 & fall into su* a ,re/4 ,except ! ,/>s %\ld g5]ate ,salt1 & ! ,wat] receiv+ x1 %\ld disp]se x ?r\gh ! ,e>?1 by :at means %\ld x come to pass1 t any ?+ %\ld be br\ght =?1 gr[1 & encrease8 ,! :ole ,orb ( ! ,e>? w\ld at l5g? gr[ dry1 & p]i%1 :i* nev]!less by ! p]petual access ( salt1 nev] int]mitte?1 b is encreas$ & su/a9$4 ,!re is no ,/one :i* c want ,salt1 :i* argue? ,salt to be its beg9n+ & n\ri%m5t1 & t ^? ,m\nta9s1 9 :i* is a great quantity ( a sal9e nutrim5t1 d gr[ & encrease !reby1 z receiv+ x 9 a pl5tiful mann] f ! ne>e/ sea4 ,?is is no :]e m easily to be f\nd1 ?an 9 ^? places 9 :i* ! ,m\nta9\s ,coa/s are v f]tile & fruitful 9 ,metals1 = ! acquir+ ( :i* ! ,rocks are to be digg$ ?r\gh ) holes 9 height or dep?1 af=d+ a commodi\s go+ 9 & out4 ,b :5 9 places ( ?is sort all ! ,metals are dug out1 or ! metallick ,ve9s are brok5 (f 7 lo/7 f ! transv]se ,walls1 or sides1 or also f ! slid+ or dropp+ ,wat]s1 !y are r5d]$ unpr(itable2 & = t reason su* a ,m\nta9 is to be des]t$2 nev]!less x do? n cease to gr[1 & inde$ z well ! ,/ones z ! ,metals1 hav+ _! seat 9 x4 ,:5ce x is wont to happ51 t ^? holes or passages abovem5tion$1 ?r\gh :i* "o might h walk$ upright1 9 a long process ( "t1 d s gr[ toge!r1 & become s little & /rait1 t he :o desires to g into ! mo/ intimate ,p5etrals1 mu/ /oop ev5 to ! gr\nd4 ,?is is to be und]/ood ( su* sorts ( ,/ones z ab\nd ) salt1 = places n passable by salt1 are f\nd to be fit nei!r = ! g5]ation ( ,/ones1 or ( o!r ?+s1 z also ^? :i* refuse to admit ,wat]3 ,= ,wat] is ! ,vehicle :i* c>rie? ,salt ?r\gh ! :ole ,globe ( ! ,e>?1 & by x disp]se? its n\ri%m5t1 z ! ,air is ! ,receptacle ( ! ,a/ral se$1 ( :i* ! ,wat] is to be r5d]$ a p>tak]4 ,^? ?+s :i* ,i "h write1 al?o' !y may seem to be vile1 & ( small mom5t1 nev]!less !y are mo/ true1 & _c be r5d]$ m cle>ly & truly by any man4 ,& al?o' ! same might be propos$ by a m prolix description1 yet !re is no ne$ ( t prolixity1 :5 all ?+s may be deliv]$ m comp5di\sly4 ,nev]!less1 t ,i may z yet confirm by a cle>] demon/ration1 t ! ,life ( ! :ole ,_w is ,salt1 & t ( x all ?+s take _! orig9al1 ,i w br+ = witness ! ,univ]sal ,op9ion ( all ! ,philosoph]s unanim\sly ass]t+1 ,t all ?+s be+ r$uc$ into _! fir/ matt]1 return into salt2 f :i* ,say+ x foll[e?1 t !y h tak5 _! beg9n+ f ,salt2 & ?is ,argum5t c be refell$ by no man4 ,n[ "s man may say1 ,h[ %all ,i be sure ( ?is8 or1 ,by :at reason may all ?+s be r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]8 ,to obta9 ! k ( ^? ,lab\rs & ,op]ations1 x behove? !e by exp]i5ce to g to cle> ,philosoph]s & ,*ymi/s1 because ,i int5d n at ! pres5t to treat ( op]ations ( ?is k9d4 ,e ,c\ntryman take? notice ( ! ,"w ( ,nature1 :o see? daily1 t e ,h]b1 e ,wood1 e ,man1 & e ,animal1 aft] t x ha? atta9$ its end by ,dea?1 passe? by putrefaction into a sulphure\s salt1 hidd5 inde$ 9 a putrefi$ ,dung1 b unkn[n to him1 al?\gh ) ! same he dunge? 8 poor & b>r5 ,l& want+ salt1 & r5d]e? x fat & f]tile4 ,z long z ! ,h]b1 ,wood1 & ,animal enjoye? its own vital ,air1 x do? n dismiss its salt by :i* x is pres]v$1 b sup]flu\s fces4 ,b z soon z dea? ha? tak5 away ! vital ,air1 & dissolv$ ! ,v9culum or ,bond1 ! re/ ( ! p>ts c no long] subsi/1 e "o go+ out to t place :5ce x proce$$4 ,ra9 dissolve? ! salt1 & by all ,riv]s c>rie? x back to its ,"m ! ,ocean1 f :5ce x _h come =?2 ! ,_s is attract$ by ! />s2 ! e>?y matt] rema9e? 9 ! ,e>?1 to :i* x owe? its ,rise4 ,= ! ,fruits ( ! ,e>? d n obta9 ?is univ]sal n\ri%m5t f ! ,sea1 by "r ( ,inh]itance1 b !y take x only z a pr(itable ,alim5t1 giv5 !m to enjoy z long z !y live2 aft] dea?1 ! univ]sal ,"m1 to wit1 ! ,sea1 take? x back1 & be/[e? x ^u o!rs :i* %e ha? accommodat$ to x4 ,if ?\ ha/ a m9d to make trial ( ?is ?+ by ano!r way1 burn any ,h]b1 ,wood1 ,/one1 or ,animal 9 ! ,fire1 = s :atsoev] is spiritual flie? into ! air1 & ! salt w rema9 9 ! a%es1 to be extract$ ) wat]1 & sep>at$ f ! dead e>?4 ,salt !re=e 9 all ?+s is ! beg9n+ & ! end1 & mo/ wor?y1 :i* is accurately to be not$1 inasmu* z x is t :i* conta9e? great my/]ies & secrets4 ,he t is ignorant ( ^! ?+s1 des]ve? n to be call$ a ,philosoph]1 b r a pr\d ,ass1 kn[+ & ma9ta9+ no?+ b sl&]s & calumnies1 ) :i*1 to conceal 8 own ignorance1 he caville? at ! ,tru?1 & br+e? x into contempt4 ,! ,anci5ts 7 n ignorant ( ! excell5t ,virtues hidd5 9 salt1 s t _m ( ! ,philosoph]s h ?\ght t some?+ ,div9e 0 hidd5 9 salt1 & !re=e !y h expresly writt51 t ! k ( ,god c be drawn f no?+ m cle>ly ?an f ,fire & ,salt4 ,!re=e !y at all times adjo9$ to _! ,sacrifices & ,alt>s ,fire & ,salt1 z ,symbols ( ,god & ,immortality4 ,!y 7 afraid to t\* any ,fire or any ,salt ) unwa%5 h&s1 le/ !y %\ld draw ! ,div9e ,wra? ^u !mselves1 if !y %\ld defile ^? mo/ noble ,creatures ) impure h&s3 ,!y swore by ,salt & ,fire1 n us+ any great] ,oa?2 & 9 any matt] to be se>*$ out by a dilig5t exam9ation1 !y propos$ to ! int]rogat$ ,salt & ,bread1 t s he %\ld witness ! tru?2 :5ce p]haps came t ,prov]b1 ,salem ,m5sam1 non violabis4 ,our ,savi\r ,*ri/ is call$ ,! ,salt ( ,wisdom4 ,9 holy ,baptism1 ! ,prie/ putt+ a little ,salt to ! m\? ( ! ,infant1 is wont to add ^! words1 ,receive ! ,salt ( ,wisdom2 :i* cu/om1 ) ! burn+ ( ,wax-,c&les1 alwaies adjo9$ 9 ,baptism1 t ,*ri/ might be remembr$ to be ! light ( ! _w1 is n[ 9 _m places abrogat$ by ,innovations2 s t x is to be fe>$1 if ! _w %\ld cont9ue long1 ! matt] w\ld come to t pass1 t x w\ld also be prohibit$ to "n ! v ,"n ( ,*ri/4 ,= truly x is already come to t boldness1 z to prohibit ! ,celebration ( our ,savi\r's ,nativity1 "u ! injunction ( a c]ta9 p5alty4 ,o ! mis]able condition ( ,*ri/5dom at ?is day6 ,*ri/ himself calle? 8 ,disciples ! ,light ( ! ,_w1 & ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 ,luk4 #ai4 #i4 ,salt & ,wat]1 by ,fai? & ,baptism unite ,god & ,man3 s also fix$ ,gold & combu/ible sulphur are copulat$ by ! help ( salt & wat]1 :i* ?+1 al?\gh x may seem impossible1 nev]!less x is v well kn[n to true ,*ymi/s2 = :5 !y are m9d$ to sep>ate melt$ ,gold & ,silv]1 !y are wont to inject a little sulphur1 :i* int]c$+ betwe5 bo?1 l a ,p>tition wall1 disjo9e? ! gold & silv]1 by reason ( ! enmity :i* x ha? ) ! gold1 disagree+ ) ! sulphur by s great an antipa?y1 t x c at no "t suff] x4 ,nev]!less salt & wat] take away ?is ,enmity1 r$uc+ bo? into fav\r ) ea* o!r1 no o!rwise ?an ,*ri/1 ! ,salt ( ,wisdom1 & ! ,div9e ,light1 z a ,m$iator1 reconcil$ ! fil?y s9n] to ,god4 ,*ri/ sai? 9 c]ta9 places1 salt is good1 or x is a good ?+3 ,:5 ! ,e>? wante? salt1 be+ dead1 x br+e? =? no ,fruit2 ! same is ,dung1 :5 de/itute ( salt4 ,"h ,i h ! et]nal ,tru? ,himself my ,witness1 reprov+ my impi\s ,f>nn]ian ,enemies1 :o endeav\r to refel my ,miraculum ,mundi ) _! false ,calumnies & ,cavils4 ,9 :i* ,book ,i h demon/rat$ by mo/ manife/ ,argum5ts1 t ! ,e>? is r5d]$ fat & f]tile1 n by ,dung1 b ! ,salt :i* is 9 x4 ,^! ,calumniators be+ convict$ by ! true te/imony ( ?is witness ( _! %ameful ,lyes1 mu/ )\t d\bt bridle _! v5om\s ,tongues1 & = "t to come1 cease to te> me ) _! savage ,tee?4 ,! ,tru? may inde$ be press$1 b nev] q born d[n2 = ,,god at l5g? w br+ x to light1 al?\gh = "s "t x may be press$ & p]plex$ by ,satan ! ,fa!r ( ,lyes1 & its capital enemy4 ,9 ano!r place ,*ri/ sai?1 ,none is good b ,god4 ,also 9 ano!r place1 ,salt is good4 ,?is is truly a mo/ efficaci\s te/imony1 & fam\s praise1 by :i* ,salt is extoll$4 ,salt is also tak5 = ,und]/&+ & ,wisdom1 & = t reason a rude & ignorant man is call$ dull & insipid1 & 9 ! same s5ce a spee* is said to be unsavory or witless1 z if hav+ no?+ ( salt1 x 7 unh&some & /upid2 :5ce ! vulg> ,prov]bs are wont to say1 ,h[ heavy & insipid is ?is man8 ,h[ dully & unsav\rily do? he speak8 ,also t usual say+1 ,t :i* reli%e?1 n\ri%e?2 & s on ! contr>y1 :]e !re is no sav\r1 !re is also no n\ri%m5t4 ,!re is no?+ c be br\ght =? 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 )\t ! m$ium ( salt2 yea1 ,man himself is n born )\t ! ,sun1 ,man1 & ,salt4 ,!re=e a c]ta9 ,philosoph] sai? v appositely1 ,! vig\r ( salt is fi]y1 & ( a ,cele/ial ,orig9al4 ,! sun & salt are ! ,p>5ts ( all ?+s1 :i* procreate all ?+s1 & )\t :i* no?+ is procreat$2 ,bread & ,fle%1 :i* are season$ ) salt1 af=d m ,virtues ?an all o!r ,foods :i* are n salt$4 ,salt be+ add$ to ,w9e 9 its f]m5tation1 r5d]e? x /rong] & sweet]4 ,,nb4 ,t nev]!less ! salt "h spok5 ( ought n to be common & vulg> salt1 :i* do? n give a good reli% to ,w9e4 ,empty ,hog%eads may inde$ be purg$ by common salt dissolv$ 9 w>m wat]1 s t e ill ta/e or smell may be drawn out1 & ! w9e pres]v$ 9 its vig\r4 ,moreov] salt exce$e? w9e 9 corroborat+ ! he>t ( ,man1 & is !re=e 9 _m ?+s to be pref]r$ be=e x4 ,& he t kn[e? h[ to conjo9 true salt ) w9e1 & 9 ! same to dissolve ! ,sun ( ! e>?1 7:i* is ,gold7 may f x extract a ,royal ,m$ic9e1 z is %ewn 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,= any man ( und]/&+ may easily see1 t if ! noble virtues ( ^! ?ree ?+s ,corroborat+ ! he>t1 to wit1 ,gold1 ,w9e1 & ,salt %all be jo9$ toge!r1 :at a noble ,m$ic9e w proce$ f su* a ,conjunction4 ,p>acelsus ha? n )\t reason det]m9$ ) ! ,philosoph]s1 t no true ,aurum ,potabile1 c be prep>$ )\t ,salt4 ,if !re 7 no ,salt 9 ! ,e>?1 nei!r ,h]bs1 nor ,grass w\ld be br\ght =? = ! food ( ,animals1 nor ! life ( ,man su/a9$4 ,all ,animals also d !re=e desire ! ,salt ( fruitfulness1 conc]n+ :i*1 y %all f9d m1 9 ! description ( my ,gre5 ,liquor4 ,! ,comb9ation ( ,gold & true ,salt1 re/ore? decay+ se$s to _! pri/9e fruitfulness1 & also re/ore? to half dead & b>r5 ,trees1 _! fad$ gre5ness1 if t ,m$ic9e be appli$ to _! ,roots4 ,on ! contr>y1 common salt be=e prep>ation1 is hurtful to ,vegetables1 & kille? !m by its ,corosion1 b aft] prep>ation x exce$e? dung 9 fat5+ !m3 ,nev]!less1 !re are "s ,vegetables1 :i* are able to be> ! ,corosive p[] ( salt1 viz4 ^? :i* gr[ spontane\sly ^u ! ,sea %ore1 z ! ,h]b ,kaly1 ( :i* ! ,anci5ts prep>$ _! ,sal ,alkali2 = be+ burnt x leave? a v %>p salt4 ,also all ^? ,fruits :i* are ( a s[re1 or bitt] ,ta/e1 or h s[re1 or bitt] ,r9ds1 d equally be> ! ,corrosion ( salt1 z ,olives1 ,limons1 ,oranges1 ,l5tisk1 & ! ,palm1 :i* also rejoice? 9 common salt2 z on ! contr>y1 ! ,v9e1 ,gra91 & ,fruit-,trees are delight$ ) ! sweet] ,sun2 conc]n+ :i*1 m h]eaft]4 ,i rememb] to h read1 t 9 ! ,isl& ,s>d9ia1 ne> ! ,city ,cat>1 s great a quantity ( salt ha? be5 digg$ up1 t x 0 giv5 to ! ,inhabitants = _! necess>y uses1 = no?+1 & ! re/ 0 sold to ,=eign ,sailors & ,m]*ants to be ,export$4 ,& ! ,c\ntreym5 s ab\nd+ ) salt1 gave x s l>gely to _! ,cattel1 t !y wond]fully ab\nd$ 9 ,milk1 :5ce !y made mo/ excell5t ,*eese1 :i* 0 sold all ,europe ov]1 b :e!r x be t :i* we call ,p>masan1 ,i "k n4 ,b x appe>s1 t s great a pl5ty ( ,milk & ,*eese proce$$ f salt only1 :i* is also v agreeable to ! ,tru?4 ,! same ,au?or 7^: ,"n is ,b]nb>dus ,comesius7 also take? notice1 t 9 ! ,we/-,indies !re is a ,city /&+ 9 a s&y & b>r5 place1 ab\nd+ ) a great multitude ( ,fi%es1 :i* are !re tak54 ,& ! ,inhabitants ca/ ! ,heads ( ! ,fi%es into a pit1 or hole 9 ! ,e>?1 spr9kl+ !m well ) salt1 & aft] a c]ta9 "t tak+ !m out1 !y plant or s[ 9 e ,head1 a ,corn ( "s ,gra91 & ca/ ! same into ! s&y ,e>?1 & ^? ,gra9s gr[+1 d aga9 br+ =? an hundr$ fold4 ,t ?is might be s done1 is n dissonant to ! tru?1 see+ t ! ,heads ( ! ,fi%es pres]ve ! salt 9 ! ,e>?1 t x _c be wa%$ away ) ! ,ra91 nor ! ,gra9 be depriv$ ( its ,alim5t>y ,juice4 ,b su* ways ( s[+ ,gra91 are t$i\s & labori\s4 ,i h a f> o!r prep>ation ( salt1 :i* )\t mu* co/ & lab\r1 r5d]e? a great quantity ( x fit to make s&y gr\nd fruitful1 & yet is n wa%$ away by ! ,ra91 salt is to be r5d]$ sulphure\s1 t x may g5]ally & univ]sally n\ri%4 ,n4,b4 ,"h "s may say1 if a sulphur\s salt be ! effect] ( ,f]tility1 h[ is x t ! ,m>e ,mortuum1 or dead ,sea ( ,sodom1 ab\nd+ ) sulphur & salt1 do? nei!r br+ =? ,fi%1 nor contribute any ?+ to fruitfulness8 ,i ,answ]1 because ! said ,sea is full ( bitt] & ,vitriolate ,m9]als1 :i* by _! ,v5om are hurtful to all ,fi%1 & ,vegetables1 & also ,fi%es !mselves _c live 9 ,wat]s :i* are too salt1 :i* is to be obs]v$4 ,= e ?+ t is too mu*1 is turn$ into a ,vice4 ,b :at ,f]tility salt imp>te? to natural ?+s1 may be le>n$ by ,fi%1 _m ?\s&s ( small ,fi%es at once1 proce$+ f ! ,spawn ( "o ,fi%1 :i* is n grant$ to ,birds & ,animals4 ,x 0 n 9 va9 t ,god w\ld h ,k+ ,ph>aoh ,dream fir/ ( sev5 fat ,k9e1 & aft]w>ds ( o!r sev5 lean ones1 desc5d+ f ! ,e>? into ! ,sea1 !reby signify+ fruitfulness to draw its ,orig9al f ! ,sea4 ,joseph be+ illum9at$ by ,god1 bo? by ,div9e & ,natural light1 und]/ood ?is1 & int]pret$ ! ,dream3 ,to wit1 t x 0 9 ! p[] ( salt4 ,salt is insigniz$ ) ! ,title ( ! ,f\nta9 ( ,philosoph]s4 ,hesiod1 ,hom]1 ,plato1 ,py?agoras1 & o!r ,philosoph]s1 deliv] t ( all ?+s1 salt is mo/ aff9e or ne> to ,god4 ,i ass]t1 t by ! help ( salt1 _m become ! *os5 ,sons ( ,god4 ,if ! ,e>? %\ld want salt1 !re w\ld n !nce proce$ any fruits af=d+ necess>y ,alim5t = ,m51 :5ce ,mank9d w\ld p]i%1 n be+ able to draw its ,n\ri%m5t & ,multiplication f ! ,air1 b is con/ra9$ to take x f ! ,e>?4 ,salt become? ,milk1 ,honey1 ,sug>1 ,w9e1 ,bread1 ,fle%1 & passe? into all ^? ?+s :i* we want4 ,salt is all 9 all ?+s1 ! beg9n+ & ! end ( all ?+s :i* ,god ha? creat$4 ,b "s man may "h ask2 :e!r !re=e d all ?+s arise f salt8 ,:e!r x be necess>y t salt 9 ! se$s ( ,h]bs1 %\ld be *ang$ into ,h]bs1 9 ! se$s ( ,animals1 into ,animals1 & 9 ! se$ ( ,metals1 into ,metals8 ,:e!r su* degrees may n be soon] pass$ by ! quick] progress ( ,art1 correct+ ! m sl[ advance ( nature8 ,i answ]2 yea1 x may be done1 x is possible = ,art to br+ salt to its highe/ p]fection1 by a f> m comp5di\s way1 ?an nature c4 ,b by :at way t may be done1 is n prop] to %ew 9 ?is place4 ,?is ,i w\ld h y to "k1 t wond]ful ,g5]ations d arise f ! ,sun or ,fire1 unit$ ) salt1 :i* o!rwise w\ld n appe>4 ,= ,example1 9 ! ,mon?s ( ,june1 ,july1 & ,augu/1 fill a wood5 vessel ) common wat]1 & expose x to ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 t x may night & day receive ! ,a/ral ,influ5ces1 & be dri$ up1 be+ dri$ up fill x aga9 ) m wat]1 & s keep ! ,vessel always full1 9 :i* at l5g?1 f ! salt conta9$ 9 ! wat]1 !re w be br\ght =? ,v]m9 ( all sorts )\t any se$2 su* z is accu/om$ to be br\ght =? 9 o!r putrid ,wat]s1 z ,frogs1 ,toads1 & ,s]p5ts4 ,,nb4 ,t ! ,vessel mu/ be made ( ,wood1 n ( ,metal1 lea/ ! wat] %\ld suck 9 a ,vitriolate ,juice :i* is adv]se to ! life ( ,animals3 ,also bew>e t no?+ ( ,iron or ,copp] fall into ! ,vessel1 & corrupt ! ,op]ation4 ,or fill ! same ,vessel ) s&1 & moi/5 x ) wat]1 !n subject x to ! ,sun beams1 & :5 x is dry1 moi/5 x aga91 repeat+ ! ,humectations1 & by ?is ,op]ation y %all see v>i\s & unkn[n ,h]bs to come =? & be produc$1 )\t any se$1 z is manife/ f o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,gold ! mo/ con/ant ( all ,metallick ,bodies1 & z x 7 inv9cible1 fe>e? n ! viol5t assaults ( any o!r ,elem5t1 & subsi/e? 9 ! fire x self ) s great con/ancy1 z n to lose any ?+ ( its weight1 al?\gh = _m ye>s x %\ld be kept 9 a cont9ual torture ( ,fire4 ,nev]!less1 salt drawe? f x its ,anima1 & take? away t fair r$ col\r1 & t con/ancy1 :]eby x 0 wont to resi/ ! fire1 s t x obta9e? ! col\r ( ,lead1 & ! brittl5ess & fugacity ( ,antimony4 ,a ?+ exce$+ ! cr$it & belief ( ! unskilful1 al?\gh exp]i5ce x self witnesse? x to be true4 ,h5ce x appe>e?1 t !re is a great] p[] 9 ,salt ?an 9 all ! ,elem5ts & ,elem5t>y ?+s1 & !re=e we deem x to be ju/ly call$ ! ,c5t] ( ! ,elem5ts conc5trat$4 ,gold elude? ! mo/ pot5t & subtil p[]s ( ! fire1 :i* no?+ c resi/1 & yet is ov]come by ,salt1 :i* by a /up5di\s ,miracle ( ,art1 attracte? its mo/ ,noble ,"p1 viz4 its ,anima be+ sep>at$ f its m gross & e>?y p>ts4 ,h[ noble a ?+ ! ,anima ( ,gold is1 any ,man may easily imag9e1 & )\t d\bt may see1 t x ha? ! *ief place 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,?is is l to :at ,s5divogius ha? writt5 conc]n+ 8 ,*alybs spoil+ ,gold ( its ,anima1 b al?\gh su* an extraction ha? div]s times succe$$ to me accord+ to my wi%1 t ! ,anima be+ extract$1 ! body ( ! ,gold ha? be5 left brittle1 fugaci\s1 & black2 yet ,i confess1 t ! same ,op]ation ha? n always answ]$ my desire2 z if ,god w\ld n p]mit su* a secret to be commonly kn[n4 ,!re=e ,i am well cont5t ) less] ?+s1 & h %ew$ ^! ?+s only to ! end t ,i might manife/ ! ,p[]s ( ,salt1 & tea* !m to o!rs3 ,nev]!less1 ,i w\ld n h any ,man p]swade himself1 t ?is ,royal ,m$ic9e may be extort$ f ,gold1 by ! help ( common ,cul9>y salt2 = to ?is matt] ano!r ,salt is requir$1 to be prep>$ by ,fire & ,art4 ,b ( ?is ,artificial ,conc5tration ( ,gold1 ! f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :i* ,god will+1 %all %ortly be publi%$1 w %ew m at l>ge4 ,m inde$ might be said conc]n+ ,salt1 :i* we leave = ano!r "t & place1 see+ t ^? ?+s :i* h hi!rto be5 spok51 seem to me to be suffici5t4 ,!re=e ,i conclude1 & affirm ,salt to be a help to all ?+s1 & on ! contr>y1 to want ! help ( no?+4 ,"h "s ,man may ask me & say1 ,( :at ,salt do/ ?\ speak1 = !re are _m sorts ( ,salt8 ,i speak ( ! ,univ]sal ,salt1 kn[n to all ,m51 :i* is boil$ up f ,sea wat]1 or ,salt ,spr+s1 or digg$ out ( ,pits 9 ,m\nta9s or o!r places1 & put to common & famili> uses4 ,?is kn[n ,salt1 ,i "h call 7& n injuri\sly7 ! ,univ]sal ,treasure1 & g5]al ,ri*es3 ,= x adm9i/re? ,n\ri%m5t to ! :ole ,_w1 t n only ! ,bea/s ( ! ,e>?1 ,fi%es 9 ! ,wat]s1 & ,birds 9 ! ,air1 b also all ,metals 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>? may subsi/ = ! use ( ,man1 to say no?+ ( ! great & ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 :i* may be obta9$ by its b5efit4 ,( "r !re=e x m]ite? ! ,title ( ! ,univ]sal ,treasure ( ! ,_w1 see+ t no?+ c be f\nd1 :i* do? n owe its ,orig9al to ,salt4 ,b t "o salt is pur]1 bett]1 & m preci\s ?an ano!r1 ,i d n d5y1 t ! ,orig9al & beg9n+ ( all salts1 is "o & ! same1 & t _! diff]5ce happ5e? only f ,accid5ts4 ,= s long z salt is pure1 & mix$ ) no?+1 z x is made by ! ,sun 9 ! wat]1 x is "o & ! same1 & possesse? "o & ! same ,ta/e1 & ! same ,virtues3 ,b z soon z x is mix$ ) o!r ?+s1 or *ang$ by ! fire1 its fir/ nature be+ laid aside1 x become? ei!r bett] or worse4 ,?is is taught by ,wood & ,/ones1 r$uc$ by ! fire into ,coals or ,a%es1 9 :i* "p ( ! salt flie? away ) ! smoak1 ! re/ rema9e? 9 ! ,a%es1 %ew+ a f> o!r nature f t :i* x _h be=e x 0 de/roy$ by ! viol5ce ( fire4 ,inde$1 by ! ,op]ation ( ! fire1 all salts obta9 a fi]y & sulphure\s nature1 & !re=e necess>ily assume ano!r ,prop]ty1 :i* be+ well kn[n ne$s no dispute4 ,! mo/ kn[n1 mo/ simple & void ( all mixture is t salt :i* is elicit$ f ,sea-wat]1 or salt ,f\nta9s1 or ,m\nta9\s ,cav]ns4 ,vitriol & ,alum1 are inde$ also salts1 b infect$ ) an ,e>?y & ,m9]al ,prop]ty1 & !re=e unwor?y ( ! "n ( simple salts4 ,salt-pet] is also numbr$ among salt1 b x _c be said to be a simple salt1 su* z ! ,sun op]ate?4 ,= x is ei!r digg$ out ( ! ,e>?1 be+ g5]at$ ( ! ,ur9e ( ,m5 & ,bea/s1 & elicit$ by wat]1 & by decoction %oote? into ,*ri/als1 & sep>ate? f o!r ,salts2 or x is tak5 f ! ,mort> ( old walls made ) ,lime1 or x is tak5 out ( ,m\nta9s & ,limy or ,*alky ,hills1 by ! help ( wat]2 or x is made by ,art ( common ,salt1 ,wood1 or ,lime-/ones4 ,b :i* way soev] x come?1 x is ( "o & ! same nature1 & burne? ) a flame1 z my ,treatise ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 describe? m at l>ge4 ,salts extract$ f ! ,a%es ( burnt wood1 d aga9 possess ano!r nature & o!r ,prop]ties1 & are call$ by ! ,"n ( ,alkalies4 ,also !re is ano!r ,salt prep>$ f ,ur9e1 common salt1 ,soot1 & ,bulls blood1 kn[n by ! ,"n ( ,sal ,armoniack1 & is us$ in/ead ( ano!r ,sal ,armoniack1 :i* 0 digg$ up 9 c]ta9 ,m\nta9s1 & br\ght to u1 :i* n[ cease? to come4 ,^! are ! mo/ not$ salts1 & s]ve = v _m uses1 z ,sea salt1 ,f\nta9 salt1 ,m\nta9 salt1 :i* is also call$ ,sal ,gem1 :i* are us$ 9 ! ,kit*9 = season+ ( food1 = ! salt+ ( ,fle% & ,fi% to pres]ve !m "s "t f ,corruption4 ,! use ( ,vitriol is *iefly 9 ,dye-h\ses1 = dy+ ,silks & ,clo? black1 z also 9 ,apo!c>ies %ops1 :]e x s]ve? = ! prep>+ ( ,m$ic9es3 ,conc]n+ ^! ?+s1 see m 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,alum is pr(itable = ,dy]s1 ,physicians1 & o!r ,artific]s4 ,( ,salt-petre is made t devili% ?+ call'd ,gun-p[d]4 ,besides ?is x is pr(itable = ! mak+ ( _m excell5t ,m$ic9es1 & = ! ,*ymical ,em5dation ( ,metals1 & ! inv5t+ & utility ( _m ,me*anical ,arts1 z appe>s by ! second "p ( my ,*ymical ,furnaces1 & ! second "p ( my ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica1 also ,miraculum ,mundi1 its ,def5ce1 & ,cont9uation1 z also ! f\r p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,( fix$ salts1 ^? :i* ,wood ,a%es af=d1 h _! use 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 b !y are m frequ5tly us$ 9 ,dy+ ( ,clo?1 & mak+ ,soap4 ,sal ,armoniack is us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 & o!r ,arts1 b all ^? salts are s well kn[n1 t we %all sup]s$e any f>!r ,decl>ation ( !m4 ,^? !re=e :i* we h "h m5tion$1 are ,salts1 :i* hi!rto1 by a long ,progress ( "t1 & cont9ual exp]i5ce1 h made manife/ _! own ,virtues & ,p[]s4 ,among ^?1 ! ,cul9>y or ,kit*9-salt is mo/ em95t 9 nobl5ess1 excell5cy & necessity1 inasmu* z x is t f :i* all ! re/ d arise1 z also by ! help ( ,art may be made1 z my ,writ+s e :]e tea*2 & is ! ,basis ( all o!r ,salts1 :e!r kn[n or unkn[n2 :i* ?+ is mo/ true1 & w alwaies rema9 to be true3 ,= by a v easie bus9ess1 by fire & ! addition ( any metallick sulphur1 x is turn$ into ,alum or ,vitriol2 by ! help ( ,sulphur1 ,fire & ,air into a burn+ ,salt-petre2 & by ! help ( a c]ta9 peculi> /rong fire1 x passe? into an alkalisate salt1 & be+ depriv$ ( its %>pness1 become? v pr(itable = ! dung+ & fatt5+ ( ,fields1 & s&y & b>r5 ,l&4 ,moreov]1 ! common ,kit*9-salt suff]e? x self to be purg$ & cleans$ by its own _s1 & by t purgation & cleans+ acquire? a cle>] & :it] col\r1 pleasant] ta/e1 & m excell5t p[]s & virtues = ! season+ ( ,food1 & salt+ ( ,fle% & ,fi%1 = x becomes sweet1 cle>1 & pellucid l ,cry/al1 & %oote? into squ>e ,cry/als l ,dice1 r$uc$ into ,figures s p]fect1 t !y _c be m p]fectly =m$ by any ,in/rum5t4 ,h5ce no man w d5y1 b t su* a cleans$ salt is m conducible to heal? ?an t :i* is gross & impure4 ,i admire at our sup9e neglig5ce1 :o are s little sollicit\s ab\t our own heal?4 ,we daily see ) our eyes1 t no man c want ! use ( salt1 t x is subs]vi5t to ! heal? ( man1 & also necess>y = ,cattel4 ,& if :5 gross1 z x comes f ! pans1 & z yet load$ ) _m fces1 x do? mu* good2 )\t d\bt x w\ld d mu* m1 if x 7 cleans$ & prep>$ by an artificial prep>ation4 ,x is ! int]e/ ( great m5 7if n ( o!rs7 :o h ! gov]nm5t ( _m ,subjects1 to pres]ve a firm heal? ( ,body1 & to cause su* salt to be prep>$ = ! use ( _! ,tables4 ,! ,co/ requir$ = ! do+ ?is is small1 by :i* ! salt is made s sweet1 t by its pleasantness x w invite e "o to covet x4 ,x do? n provoke ?ir/ aft] ! mann] ( common salt1 inasmu* z x wante? ^? e>?y fces :i* yet adh]e to common salt1 b qu5*e? x1 allaye? hung] corroborate? ! he>t1 z also ! /oma*1 bra91 & all ! memb]s ( ! body1 admitte? no putrefaction 9 ! body1 pres]ve? x aga9/ all ,diseases1 & excelle? ) wond]ful ,virtues1 to :i* t gross salt is 9 no wise to be comp>$4 ,truly x is a great ,treasure & high ,gift ( ,god1 by :i* ,mank9d is su/a9$1 n\ri%$1 corroborat$1 & encreas$1 = :i* great ?anks are to be giv5 to ,god4 ,besides ! commemorat$ ,purgation ( salt1 inv]sion & commutation ( common ,salt into ,alum1 ,vitriol1 ,salt-petre1 ,alkalies1 & ! l salts m5tion$ 9 my ,writ+s1 !re is yet a m secret purgation & em5dation ( ! same common salt1 exalt+ x into a m noble & f> m excell5t /ate1 conc]n+ :i* ,i d n rememb] t ,i h read any ?+ 9 any ,au?or1 except 9 ,p>acelsus1 :o make? m5tion ( x 9 few words1 9 ! ,*apt] ( ! ,virtues ( common salt1 say+1 ,! ,virtues ( ,salt consi/ 9 its prep>ation2 crude salt only do? ?is1 t x pres]ve? ! goodness ( ,fle% & ,fi%4 ,b if x %all become a ,sal ,enixum1 x keepe? all ?+s 9 _! /ate1 safe & s\nd1 = an incr$ible space ( "t1 x turne? ,wood into ,/one1 z also du/ & s&2 ! ,leaves ( ,trees rema9 gre5 9 x2 :atsoev] is bespr9kl$ ) ?is salt1 refuse? all mutation4 ,x pres]ve? l a ,balsam1 & effecte? m1 because 9 process ( "t x coagulate? all ?+s4 ,^! are ! words ( t incomp>able ,physician & ,philosoph]1 conc]n+ 8 ,sal ,enixum1 b :at ?is "n signifies ,i "k n1 b ,i call x ,sal ,mirabile4 ,he attribute? ?is to x1 t x is able to pres]ve all ?+s safe & s\nd = an incr$ible space ( "t3 ,nor do? he erre f ! ,tru?1 = he t c prep>e su* a salt1 may n only p]=m t1 b also mu* m4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ x is well kn[n to me1 because ,i h (t5 made x1 & f\nd 9 x ?+s incr$ible3 ,:e!r my prep>ation agrees ) ! prep>ation ( ,p>acelsus or n1 nev]!less all ?+s :i* ,p>acelsus ascribe? to 8 ,sal ,enixum1 & f> m1 ,i d 9 no wise d\bt to attribute to my ,sal ,mirabile2 nei!r is x any matt] to me or o!rs1 :e!r ,i use or n use ! same prep>ation t ,p>acelsus did1 provid$ my salt p]=me? ! same ?+s :i* ,i affirm x c p]=m4 ,also ,i w\ld n give ! same "n to my salt1 :i* ,p>acelsus did to 81 le/ ,calumniators & ,cavill]s %\ld1 out ( envy & hatr$1 take occasion !nce ( calumniat+ me1 & say+1 ,t my ,salt is n ! ,sal ,enixum ( ,p>acelsus1 :i* ha? already happ5$ to me1 :5 ,i gave ! "n ,alkahe/ to my ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum3 ,= ! pr\d ,sophi/]s & ignorant hat]s ( me1 9 _! debau*$ ,cups1 h tak5 occasion to cry out aga9/ me ) l\d vocif]ations1 say+1 ,! ,alkahe/ ( ,glaub] is n ! ,liquor ,alkahe/ ( ,p>acelsus & ,helmont2 :5 nev]!less m9e exce$e? ! ,liquor ( ,p>acelsus & ,helmont by _m degrees4 ,= m9e is at h&1 & to be se51 by help ( :i* ,i prep>e my ,aurum ,potabile1 t++ ,m]cury into pure ,gold4 ,t ,liquor ( ,p>acelsus & ,helmont is pla9ly invisible1 & c be prep>$ or procur$ by none3 ,a small ,bird 9 ! h&1 is bett] ?an _m ?\s&s ( great birds t flie 9 ! ,air1 c nei!r be se5 nor tak54 ,& ?is is ! reason :y ,i w\ld n call my ,salt by ! same "n1 because ,i w\ld n af=d my hat]s1 ! wond]ful ,bre?r5 ( ,ignorance1 new matt] ( fl\t+1 sc(f+1 & defam+ me2 al?\gh ,i well "k1 t my ,sal ,mirabile do? n 9 ! lea/ come beh9d ! ,sal ,enixum ( ,p>acelsus 9 ,virtue1 & p]haps also mu* to exce$ x2 :i* 9 ! foll[+ ,n>ration ,i h det]m9$ to make manife/4 ,z ,p>acelsus deliv]e?1 t 8 ,sal ,enixum def5de? all ?+s :i* are put into x f ,corruption1 = an incr$ible space ( "t1 & at l5g?1 by an admirable ,metamorphosis1 transmute? !m into /one2 my ,sal ,mirabile do? n only p]=m t1 b effecte? t5 times m4 ,b be=e ,i ent] ^u ! description ( ! ,virtues ly+ hid 9 my ,sal ,mirabile1 ,i ?9k x necess>y to indicate1 ,t ,salts ( ?is sort d e :]e occur 9 ! ,e>?1 & be+ dissolv$ by ,wat]1 are c>ri$ to ! sup]ficies1 & su* ,f\nta9s are enum]at$ by ,g]ogius ,agricola1 %ew+ 9 :at places !y may be f\nd1 & t all ?+s put into !m are 9 a %ort "t conv]t$ into a /ony matt]2 :i* o!r ,writ]s also te/ifie1 & especially ,celsus 9 8 ,book ,de rebus metallicis4 ,nor is !re any reason :y any man %\ld d\bt x1 see+ t ,f\nta9s ( ?is sort (f] !mselves 9 our ,g]many1 al?\gh few judge !m to be ( any mom5t4 ,!re is su* a "o 9 a c]ta9 place ( ,helvetia1 :i* 9 a c]ta9 space ( "t conv]te? all ,wood ca/ into x :olly into ,/one4 ,& ! ,inhabitants ( t place d v (t5 make trial ( ! ?+ by ,exp]im5ts1 by cutt+ "s ,wood1 & r$uc+ x to ! figure ( a ,:et/one1 & putt+ x into ! wat] ( ! said ,f\nta91 9 :i*1 be+ conv]t$ into a /one1 !y aft]w>ds use = ! :ett+ ( ,sy!s1 & o!r ! l ,in/rum5ts4 ,i my self h se5 :et/ones ( ?is sort1 & _h !m 9 my h&s1 f ! figure ( :i* x suffici5tly appe>e?1 t !y 7 fir/ wood1 & h be5 conv]t$ into /one by s wond]ful a ,metamorphosis4 ,! matt] is out ( all d\bt1 & !re are _m ,f\nta9s obvi\s 9 o!r places1 ( ! same ,nature4 ,i h n se5 t 9 ,helvetia1 b ,i h se5 ! ,infant ( ,basil ) ,dr4 ,exius1 :o is yet liv+4 ,to ?is ,infant1 9 a v l>ge ,glass1 /&+ ^u a l[ settle1 ! ,signior ,exius _h p\r$ a c]ta9 peculi> ,liquor1 :i* _h pres]v$ x pla9ly uncorrupt$ & unhurt1 to t "t t x 0 %ew$ to me4 ,& !y told me1 t ! ,infant 0 by ! ,liquor *ang$ into /one2 b ,i1 see+ ,i did n t\* or h&le x1 _c affirm t = c]ta92 b ,i saw x sitt+ ) a full body1 z if x _h be5 b new born1 s9ce :i* "t x is n[ above ,tw5ty ye>s1 & !n x _h be5 ,t5 or ,fifte5 ye>s 9 t ,wat]1 9 :i* also x yet rema9s1 z ,i h lately he>d4 ,b no man kn[e? :at wat] t 0 :i* ! ,signior ,exius _h put to t ,infant1 :e!r he took x f a ,f\nta9 turn+ wood into /one1 or :e!r he made x by ,art4 ,!re is a ,f\nta9 ( ! l nature & prop]ty 9 ,au/ria at ,neapolis ,vi5n5sis1 a f5c$ ,city ab\t eight miles di/ant f ,vi5na2 ,i be+ a "y man1 long "t s9ce travell+ t[>ds ,vi5na1 fell into a burn+ ,feav]1 kn[n by ! "n ( ,! ,hung>ian ,disease1 :i* seldom any /rang] escapes1 & hav+ some:at recov]$ my =m] heal?1 came to ! said ,neapolis1 & suff]+ a ,relapse1 0 con/ra9$ to /ay !re4 ,& ! ,disease _h s debilitat$ ! ,appetite ( my /oma*1 t x nei!r desir'd nor dige/$ any ,food4 ,! ,inhabitants advis$ me to g to a ,well ( almo/ an h\rs ,j\rney f ! ,city1 situat$ ne> a c]ta9 ,v9ey>d1 & to dr9k ( ! ,wat] to recov] my lo/ ,appetite4 ,foll[+ _! ,c\nsel1 ,i took a great piece ( ,bread ) me to ! ,well1 nev]!less ,i gave b little cr$it to _! words1 :o told me1 t ,i w\ld eat all t piece4 ,com+ to ! ,well1 ,i eat ! crumb ( ! ,bread sopp$ 9 ! wat]1 & x reli%$ to me v pleasantly1 :o be=e at home loa!d ! greate/ ,da9ties4 ,i took up ! same wat] ) my holl[ cru/ ( ,bread1 & drank x1 :i* s excit$ my ,appetite to eat1 t at l5g? ,i also eat up my ,cup1 :i* ,i _h made ( my ,bread2 return+ home mu* bett] & /rong]1 ,i decl>$ to ! ,inhabitants ! ev5t1 succe$+ accord+ to my wi%1 :o affirm$ to me1 t if ,i w\ld cont9ue ! use ( t wat]1 ! faculties ( my /oma* w\ld be ?r\ghly confirm$4 ,i ask$ !m :at k9d ( wat] t 08 ,!y answ]$ t x 0 wat] ( ,salt-petre1 :i* ,i believ$1 be+ !n unskilful 9 su* ?+s1 b aft]w>ds ,i f\nd ! contr>y3 ,= x c\ld n be ! wat] ( ,salt-petre1 see+ t 9 no wise conduce? to ! /oma*1 b r occasione? nause\sness & loa?+4 ,x might be1 t ! wat] ( ! said ,f\nta9 be+ evaporat$ to a ,cuticle1 might %oot into ,cry/als l to ,salt-petre1 b not)/&+ 0 n true ,salt-petre1 z want+ all burn+1 & n tak+ flame1 :i* !y might easily h f\nd1 if putt+ a little ( t salt ^u a burn+ ,coal1 !y _h tri$ x aft] ! accu/om$ mann] ( try+ ,salt-petre3 ,= n[ x is c]ta9ly evid5t to me1 t t ,f\nta9 conta9$ t ,salt :i* ,p>acelsus call$ ,sal ,enixum1 & ,i ,sal ,mirabile2 & also t x is ! nature ( t to %oot into long ,cry/als1 & yet n to conceive flame4 ,t ,well is enclos$ ) wood1 9 :i* _m wat]-,mice h _! ,habitation1 :i* pres5tly w seize & swall[ any crumbs ( ,bread ca/ into ! wat]4 ,i ask$ :y a ,well ( s great mom5t 0 enclos$ & f5c$ ) wood1 & n ) /one8 ,!y answ]$1 ,t c\ld n be done )\t damage1 = ! wood be+ tak5 away1 :i* _h n[ pass$ into a /ony nature1 x w\ld come to pass1 t ! s& fall+ into ! well1 w\ld *oak x up4 ,! wood :i* did n t\* ! wat] 0 n[ rott51 z ,i !n v accurately obs]v$1 be+ a "y man ( #ba ye>s ( age4 ,/ay+ 9 ! same ,city ! foll[+ w9t]1 ,i f\nd1 t ! ,moors or ,m>%es ab\t ! same1 :i* r5d]$ x s /rong1 7 nev] froz5 into ,ice by ! cold ( ! w9t]2 :i* is an ,argum5t t a c]ta9 peculi> salt is lat5t 9 t wat]2 :i* is ! reason t ! ,planks or ,piles fix$ into ! ,m>%y gr\nd1 ^u :i* _m1 yea1 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,h\ses ( t ,city1 d /&1 or are set1 9 a long progress ( "t1 are *ang$ into me] /ones1 & af=d a firm ,f\ndation to ! ,h\ses built ^u !m4 ,f all ^? indications ,i h hi!rto conjectur$1 t all ! ,spr+s ab\t t ,city ab\nd ) t sort ( salt :i* ,p>acelsus calle? ,enixum1 see+ t 9 ! said ,m>%es ,i h se5 ! ,grass gre5 all w9t]1 :i* is a c]ta9 indication ( ?is k9d ( salt !re exi/+4 ,! wat]y ,animals :i* are 9 ! ,f\nta9 & ,m>%es ne> to ! ,city1 confirm ! conjecture1 among :i* ! numb] ( ! wat]-,mice is n small1 :i* _c live 9 all wat]s2 & ! %ell-,fi%1 or ,tortoises1 :i* are e :]e 9 an incr$ible quantity1 9 ! wat] fl[+ ab\t ! ,city1 & wat]+ ! ,m>%es & ,g>d5s1 al?\gh wont to be e/eem$ by great m5 among ,delicacies1 are "h ( no acc\nt at all2 & = t reason bo? ! ,citiz5s & ,c\ntrym5 put two or ?ree ( ^? %ell-fi%es into ! vessel 9 :i* !y save ! wa%+s ( _! ,di%es1 to give to _! sw9e1 say+1 t ?is sort ( ,animals abid+ 9 _! wa%1 conduce? mu* to ! fatt5+ !m4 ,& f ^! ?+s x appe>e?1 t wat]-,mice & ,%ell-,fi% ( ?is sort1 d delight 9 sweet wat]s1 temp]$ ) a c]ta9 salt4 ,any man t ha? a m9d to take ! said ,%ell-,fi%1 or ,tortoise1 goe? into ! ,mead[s or ,pa/ures 9 a morn+1 :i* are wat]$ ) ?is k9d ( wat]1 :]e !y w&] ab\t 9 ! wet ,grass1 seek+ _! ,food2 & also 9 ! ev5+ aft] sun set1 :5 !y return aga9 to fe$4 ,if !y p]ceive any body 9 _! way1 !y pres5tly betake !mselves to ! wat]1 & 9 _! entrance into ! wat]1 !y retract _! f\r feet1 :i* ) _! head & tail 7l to ! heads & tails ( ,s]p5ts7 !y hide & secure 9 _! %ell1 :i* is s h>d1 t x c sc>cely be brok5 ) a /rong & heavy ,hamm]4 ,! ,inhabitants1 :5 !y w boil !m1 prick !m ) "s %>p ,in/rum5t1 at ! feel+ ( :i*1 !y aga9 put _! head & tail out ( ! %ell1 :i* !y pres5tly cut (f ) a knife4 ,! body be+ boil$ 9 wat]1 ! %ell op5e? ( its own accord1 out ( :i* ! ,fi% be+ tak51 is purg$1 & prep>$ ) ,butt]1 ,w9e1 & ,spice1 & is n mu* diff]+ f ,veal1 nor ( an +rateful ta/e1 & !re=e reckon$ among/ delicate ,foods1 by ^? :o are giv5 to fe$ da9tily4 ,truly1 ,i am p]swad$1 t ,animals ( ?is sort are n to be us$ z ,food1 b are r pr(itable to ! heal? ( ,mank9d1 because !y abide 9 pure wat]s4 ,^! few ?+s my ,exp]i5ce ha? adm9i/r$ to me conc]n+ ^! ,wat]s1 by :i* ,wood is *ang$ into ,/one1 yea1 n ,wood only1 b also ! sk9 & bones ( ,animals4 ,i h also se5 half a ,loaf ( ,bread turn$ into a ,/one2 :5ce any man may conjecture1 h[ great a fix+ p[] is lat5t 9 ! said salt1 conc]n+ :i* !re is yet m to be said4 ,?is ,transmutation ( ,wood into ,/one w put all ! ,bre?r5 ( ,ignorance to ! blu%1 :o ) _! ridicul\s ,mock]ies laugh at & d5y ! wond]s ( ,nature ( ?is k9d1 t by ! op]ation ( ,art emulat+ ,nature1 a ,body %\ld be spoil$ ( its fugacity1 & be transmut$ into a con/ant & incombu/ible body4 ,all ,wood be+ burnt by ! fire1 is consum$1 leav+ no?+ beh9d x except a few salt a%es1 :i* nev]!less be+ transmut$ into a /one by a fix+ wat] ( ?is k9d1 reta9e? its pri/9e body1 & _c be consum$ by any fire4 ,?is is an infallible ,argum5t1 mo/ cle>ly refell+ ^? ,ass-l ,d]id]s ( ,art4 ,c ^! ,belwea!rs be m cle>ly refut$ by any o!r ,argum5t or ,te/imony8 ,i speak ^! ?+s1 to ! end t !y may be br\ght to a m easie belief1 & n to be amaz$ ) s great admiration1 :5 !y %all 9 ! foll[+ ,treatise he> me affirm1 ,t any subtile ,_s ( ,w9e1 by ! help ( ?is k9d ( ,wat]1 may be *ang$ into a fix$ ,salt1 con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,see+ !re=e x may come to pass1 t by su* a ,transmutation any fugaci\s ,_s ( ,w9e may pass into a fix$ & con/ant ,salt1 ,:o w d5y1 b t ! same con/ancy may be af=d$ to fugaci\s ,metals1 by a wat] ( ?is k9d8 ,b by :at means su* an op]ation1 :i* seems impossible to e man1 may be effect$1 may be wor? ! :ile to indicate 9 few words1 see+ t x happ5$ to me casually1 n seek+ x1 & :i* ,i my self at t "t %\ld n h believ$1 al?\gh any "o _h s]i\sly affirm$ x to me4 ,! ,sal ,enixum ( ,p>acelsus1 or my fix$ ,salt1 :i* dissolve? all ?+s1 is end[$ ) t virtue & efficacy1 t x dissolve? all ?+s by ,fire2 at a c]ta9 "t ,i _h dissolv$ ,gold ) x by ! dry way1 & w\ld make trial :e!r ,_s ( ,w9e w\ld take a ,t9cture f x or n3 ,! dissolution be+ made1 ,i w\ld h p\r$ ^u x a burn+ ,_s ( ,w9e1 b by *ance ,i p\r$ ^u x 9 ! ,glass ,_s ( ,junip]2 aft]w>ds p]ceiv+ my err\r1 ,i set ! ,glass aside1 & half a ye> aft]1 ,i f\nd ! ,_s t+$ ) a bloody col\r1 :i* ,i filtr$ ?r\gh a br[n ,pap]1 & put ! cle> ,t9cture into a ,glass1 to sep>ate ! ,_s f x by ! ,fire4 ,b see+ t ,i obta9$ n a ,_s1 b an insipid ,phlegm by evaporation1 ,i f\nd t t ,r$ ,salt1 9 a long process ( "t1 _h r5d]$ ! ,_s fix$1 & by a wond]ful *ange _h coagulat$ x into a fix$ ,salt4 ,! same ,salt af=d$ me ano!r ,exp]im5t1 & inde$ yet wor?y ( great] admiration3 ,a c]ta9 ,fri5d gave me a glass ( ,oil ( ,citrons1 prep>$ f m\ldy or decay+ ,oranges & ,citrons1 by de/illation1 :i* ,oil smelt mu/ily1 to take away :i* ill smell1 ,i w\ld h p\r$ ^u x ,_s ( ,salt1 b by *ance put to x my ,sal ,enixum dissolv$1 & de/ill$ x by fire1 :i* inde$ r5d]$ me a cle> ,oil1 b 9 small quantity1 & sc>ce ! "o half2 ,!re=e cont9u+ a /rong] fire1 :5 no?+ m w\ld de/il1 ,i let ! fire out1 ! ,glass be+ cold1 & tak5 out ( ! s&1 ,i f\nd all ! residue ( ! matt] turn$ into a black ,coal1 & :5 ,i _h tak5 x out ( ! ,glass1 ,i put x ^u a burn+ ,coal1 to see :e!r or no any ,oil yet rema9$2 b ! matt] be+ consum$ by ! fire1 left _m ,a%es1 & discov]$ ! fix+ nature ( my ,salt4 ,& se>*+ m accurately into ! op]ation1 ,i f\nd _m wond]ful ?+s1 :i* aft]w>ds gave me occasion to call t ,salt by ! ,"n ( ,sal ,mirabile4 ,let o!rs se>* into ! matt]1 by m exact ,m$itations1 t !y may be able to p5etrate into x ) a deep] sight4 ,he t _c see ! virtues ( ?is ,salt1 is de/itute ( ,eagles eyes1 behold+ ! ,rays ( ! ,sun ) an unmov$ aspect1 & ha? ! eyes ( an ,owl1 :i* c see some:at 9 ! d>k1 b is bl9d at ,noon-day4 ,truly1 x is a ?+ to be admir$1 t an ,oil s combu/ible1 9 ! space ( a few h\rs1 %\ld be r$uc$ to t /ate1 t x %\ld gl[ & burn 9 ! fire l a ,coal4 ,!re=e let x n seem /range to any man1 t any ,wood ab\nd+ ) mu* combu/ible ,oil1 %\ld 9 a long progress ( "t1 by ! help ( ?is ,salt1 be transmut$ into a ,/one4 ,! k ( ^! ?+s happ5$ to me by *ance2 ,b :o d\bte?1 b t ! /udi\s ( ,art may1 by a s$ul\s & accurate se>*1 f9d out _m m8 ,^! are en\gh to ! wise4 ,n[ foll[e? ! ,praxis1 demon/rat+ ! ,!ory1 by :at means ?is ,salt is to be prep>$1 & to :at uses x is to be adhibit$1 & :at wond]ful & incr$ible ?+s may be p]=m$ by its help1 z well 9 ,al*ymy z 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,i4 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,?is my ,sal ,mirabile is prep>$ & sep>at$ f all vulg> ,salts1 by ! help ( ,art1 nev]!less m easily f "o ?an f ano!r3 ,= x may be elicit$ n only f ! ,salt ( ! ,kit*91 b also f o!r salts1 z ,salt-petre1 ,vitriol1 & ,alum3 ,alum & ,vitriol ab\nd ) _m sulphure\s & m9]al qualities1 & !re=e occasion mu* difficulty & lab\r 9 _! sep>ation2 & ,salt-petre possesse? a fugaci\s & burn+ nature4 ,!re=e sett+ ^? ,salts aside1 we prep>e our ,sal ,mirabile ( t common salt :i* is us$ 9 ,kit*9s1 sep>at+ f x1 by ! help ( fire & ,wat]1 :atsoev] is e>?y & t]r5e2 & ! same be+ prep>$1 z mu* z 9 u lies1 we use x to ! ,hon\r ( ,god1 & ! pr(it ( our ,neighbor4 ,( ! ext]nal ,figure1 ,col\r1 ,ta/e1 & ,smell ( ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,?is ,sal ,mirabilis be+ rightly prep>$1 looke? l ,wat] congeal$ or froz5 into ,ice2 x appe>e? l ! ,cry/als ( ,salt-petre1 :i* %oot into a long ,figure2 also x is cle> & transp>5t1 & be+ put to ! ,tongue1 melts l ,ice4 ,x ta/e? nei!r %>p1 nor v salt1 b leave? a little a/r+5cy ^u ! ,tongue4 ,be+ put ^u burn+ ,coals1 x do? n leap & crackle aft] ! mann] ( common salt1 nei!r conceive? flame l ,salt-petre1 nor be+ r$ hot1 s5ds =? any smell2 :i* gifts or end[m5ts no o!r salt possesse?4 ,,ii4 ,( ! ,ext]nal & ,int]nal ,use ( my ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,9 ! fir/ place x is to be kn[n1 t my ,sal ,mirabilis conta9e? _m great & hidd5 ,virtues1 inasmu* z x is n s %>p & acute z o!r salts1 & !re=e its int]nal z well z ext]nal use1 is easily admitt$ 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,ext]nally adhibit$1 x cleanse? all fre% w\nds1 & op5 ,ulc]s1 & heale? !m2 nei!r do? x corrode or excite pa91 z o!r salts are wont to d4 ,)9 ! body x ex]cise? admirable ,virtues1 especially be+ associat$ ) su* ?+s :ole ,virtues x encrease?1 & :i* x conduc$ to ^? places to :i* x is necess>y !y %\ld arrive3 ,= ,salt is ! ,conduct] & ,rector bo? ( good & evil ,p[]s or ,virtues1 & c>rie? !m along ) x self1 accord+ z !y %all be jo9$ ) x4 ,z ! n\ri%m5t ( ,vegetables & ,m9]als consi/e? only 9 ,salt1 s also ! n\ri%m5t ( ,animals dep5de? ^u ! same4 ,= if ! ,h]bs1 ,bread1 ,fle%1 & all o!r ?+s :i* we eat1 %\ld be de/itute ( salt1 !y c\ld 9 no wise su/a91 n\ri%1 & encrease ! ,bodies ( ,animals1 = by su* x w\ld =?) come to pass1 t !y %\ld consume & die3 ,!re=e ,food also n\ri%e?1 z x is well & 9 due mann] season$ ) salt1 = a ?+ t ha? no reli%1 is unfit = n\ri%m5t1 accord+ to ! common ,prov]b1 ,quod sapit1 nutrit2 ,& t :i* ha? no ta/e1 do? also n n\ri%4 ,!re=e ! ,omnipot5t ,,god ha? giv5 salt to all ,8 ,creatures1 by :i* !y are n\ri%$ & su/a9$2 s t !re w\ld h be5 no ne$ ( salt+ ( ,foods ) salt1 appo9t$ = ! use ( ,man1 _h n ,s9 & ! ,curse debilitat$ & corrupt$ all ?+s1 see+ t !y 7 end[$ ) _! own ,salt by ,nature3 ,!re=e = ! succ\r+ ( ,nature1 ^? ?+s :i* conta9 little salt1 are to be salt$ ) common & vulg> ,salt1 :i* is appo9t$ by ,god = ?is end1 t x might af=d n\ri%m5t to ! humane ,body1 corroborate & /r5g!n x1 z we see t ,bread1 ,fle%1 & all ,h]bs or ,sallets1 may be inde$ eat5 )\t salt1 b n to af=d s mu* n\ri%m5t3 ,= x is commonly kn[n1 t ,fle%1 ,fi%1 & ,sallets be+ salt$1 d f> bett] satisfie & n\ri%1 ?an if ^? ,foods %\ld be receiv$ into ! /oma* :olly de/itute ( ,salt4 ,= ?is reason m5 t und]go h>d lab\rs eat ,fle%1 ,fi%1 ,h]bs1 & o!r ,foods1 pl5tifully season$ ) salt1 :]eby _! ,bodies are pres]v$ 9 _! due /r5g?2 b ^? :o are n ex]cis$ ) ,su* lab\rs1 fe$ ^u ,foods n s salt1 b ( a m easie dige/ion4 ,salt !re=e is ! only nutrim5t n only ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 b also ( ,m9]als2 yea1 x univ]sally n\ri%e? & encrease? :atsoev] exi/$ 9 ! ,_w4 ,see+ !re=e t )\t salt no?+ c exi/ or live1 & t ! life ( all ?+s consi/e? 9 salt alone1 z is witness$ by daily exp]i5ce2 ,:]e=e d ,fools ?9k ,salt to be a ?+ ( s small mom5t8 ,i answ]1 ,t ?is happ5s because v few "k :at ,salt is1 :at ,p[]s & ,virtues x ex]te?1 & :at is recond$ 9 its inw>d ,p5etrals3 ,z is said a little be=e1 ,i comp>e salt to a ,c>ri]1 because he c>rie? or conveye? all ^? ?+s :i* are put to him1 :e!r good or evil1 ?i!r to :]e !y are to be convey$1 )\t any lab\r or tr\ble1 b committ+ ! c>e to him1 :o take? all ! burd54 ,9 l mann]1 ,salt be+ mix$ ) good ?+s1 :i* adm9i/] a good n\ri%m5t1 assi/e? ! nutritive faculty1 & is ! convey]1 help]1 & /r5g!n] ( ! adjo9$ nutrim5t3 ,be+ mix$ ) v5om\s & hurtful ?+s1 x encrease? & confirme? ! ,v5om ) great detrim5t to ! ,body1 ins9uat+ x into ! ,passages & ,memb]s1 into :i*1 )\t salt1 ! ,v5om c\ld n h p5etrat$2 !re=e ) ! good x is good1 & ) ! evil x is evil1 & be+ addict$ to nei!r "p1 is subs]vi5t to bo?1 accord+ to ! w ( ! ,arti/1 mak+ good ! vulg> ,prov]b1 ,salt & ,w9e quick5 ! wit3 ,t is1 :5 mix$ ) good ?+s1 !y be mod]ately us$4 ,s also ! contr>y is true1 if x be said1 t ,salt & ,w9e deprave ! ,wit2 :i* ,i c\ld demon/rate by _m ,examples1 :i* = brevity sake are "h omitt$4 ,nev]!less1 t ,i may be ! bett] und]/ood1 ,i w in/ance 9 two ?+s3 ,z ,i said b n[1 if ,salt be mix$ ) good subjects1 conta9+ a good n\ri%m5t1 su* are ,bread1 ,fle%1 & ,h]bs1 ! same are r5d]$ fitt] = n\ri%m5t1 if daily exp]i5ce may be cr$it$1 :i* no man w d5y4 ,:y !re=e %\ld n ! contr>y be likely1 t x %\ld r5d] an evil ?+ yet worse1 & corrupt x m1 if x be associat$ ) x4 ,z = example1 ,common ,arg5t-vive is e/eem$ ,poison1 & inde$ truly1 & is r5d]$ obnoxi\s to a great] or less] poison\s quality1 accord+ z x %all und]go ?is or t ,prep>ation4 ,if "o swall[ half an ounce ( x1 x op]ate? no?+ 9 ! ,body1 & passe? away )\t hurt2 b be+ sublim$ ) salts1 & exalt$ 9 its v5om\s quality1 be+ exhibit$ 9 ! weight b ( two1 ?ree1 or f\r gra9s1 is suffici5t to kill a man4 ,9 ! same mann] ,orpim5t1 z digg$ out ( ! ,m\nta9s1 p]=me? no?+ ( good 9 an humane ,body1 excit+ frequ5t & intol]able vomit+s & /ools1 if giv5 9 too great quantity2 nev]!less "o1 two1 ?ree1 or f\r gra9s ( ! same may be tak5 )\t any dang]1 caus+ easie vomits & /ools2 b be+ exalt$ by sublimation ) common salt1 become? s hurtful a ,poison1 t be+ drank1 x =?) kille? ,m5 & ,bea/s4 ,s also x is ) :ite ,ars5ick1 :i* be+ sublim$ ) ,salt1 obta9e? su* a poison\s nature1 z is commonly kn[n1 al?\gh ! cause ( t evil be kn[n to few1 z ! said ,examples d suffici5tly decl>e4 ,i w yet add "o ?+ ov] & above1 = ! sake ( ! ,ignorant3 ,!y :o h be5 v]s$ 9 ! ,lab\rs ( ! ,fire1 "k ^? ?+s1 & want n my tea*+1 al?\gh _! numb] be v small1 b ( ! ,ignorant & ,unskilful x is l>ge en\gh4 ,ars5ick & ,cobolt are inde$ mo/ vehem5t ,poisons1 b nev]!less are n hurtful to ! ,body1 if !y be tak5 9 _! corporal =m2 b be+ exasp]at$ by sublimation ) ,salts1 & r$uc$ into a m fugaci\s nature1 arrive to t vehem5ce1 t !y are able to kill a man only by _! od\r4 ,^? :o h mix$ ,ars5ick ) ,vitriol & ,salt-petre1 = ! prep>+ ( graduat+ ,wat]s1 z !y call !m1 h exp]i5c$ ! ,tru? ( ?is4 ,su* ,wat]s are s vehem5tly poison\s1 t !y smite ! ,he>t ) a trembl+ ( any "o t take? 9 _! od\r by ! ,nose1 & also extreamly debilitate ! ,bra94 ,t vulg> ,prov]b1 :i* sai?1 ,t ,salt corroborate? ! ,he>t & quick5e? ! ,wit1 is true1 :5 :olesom & heal?ful ?+s are associat$ ) x2 b if ?+s un:olesom & poison\s be adjo9$ ) x1 x do? ! q contr>y1 suffocat+ ! ,he>t1 & weak5+ ! ,bra91 bo? :i* ,i my self h f\nd4 ,long ago1 :5 ,i 0 "y1 be+ occupi$ ) ,ars5ical ,wat]s ( ?is k9d1 x (t5 happ5$ to me1 t ^? /rong sal9e ,spirits _h almo/ put out my ,c&le4 ,aga91 on ! contr>y1 ,i h f\nd1 :5 ,i h mix$ corroborat+ subjects ) ,salt1 t x ha? encreas$ _! /r5g!n+ ,virtues1 & exalt$ !m 9 a wond]ful mann]4 ,!re=e x is n )\t reason t ,p>acelsus tea*e?1 ,t ,gold ex]cise? no p[] or virtue 9 ! humane ,body1 b by ! ,_s ( ,salts1 :i* ins9uate ! virtues ( ,gold into ! ,memb]s1 & augm5te? !m4 ,"h "s may say1 ,see+ t o!r ,metals ex]t _! p[]s 9 humane ,bodies )\t ,salt1 ,:y %\ld n ,gold also d ! same1 if x ha? any virtues8 ,i answ]1 ,t ?is is ! reason ( ! diff]5ce1 because ! o!r ,metals be+ r$uc$ into small ,p>ticles1 by fil+1 d act 9 ! humane ,body1 by reason ( _! own ,vitriolate ,salt1 :i* !y reta9 9 melt+1 m easily admitt+ solution 9 ! ,/oma*1 & p]=m+ _! ,op]ations1 by reason ( t natural acidity1 :i* ,op]ations w\ld be exasp]at$ by ! addition ( ,salt4 ,b t ! imp]fect ,metals effect no?+ ( good 9 ! body ( ,man1 is witness$ by ,t9 & ,copp]1 9 a ,vessel ( :i*1 ,w9e /&+ all night1 & !n drank1 cause? ,vomit+s & ,*olical pa9s1 z also ,palpitations ( ! ,he>t2 9 excit+ ( :i*1 ,copp] exce$e? ,t91 :i* do? n s frequ5tly excite ,accid5ts ( ?is k9d1 especially t :i* is n adult]at$ ) ,bismu? or ,t+lass1 b is pure & unmixt4 ,lead be+ swall[$1 drie?1 & coole? too vehem5tly3 ,b ! fil+s ( ,iron are us$ m$ic9ally1 n )\t great pr(it1 because !y kill & expel ! ,worms 9 ,*ildr52 & its ,crocus is also wont to be mix$ ) a/r+5t ,m$ic9es ) ,fruit4 ,silv] be+ fil$ & tak51 is ( no use 9 ! humane ,body1 because x ha? 9 x self no salt1 ) :i* ,iron & ,copp] are end[$4 ,nev]!less1 be+ prep>$ ) ,salt1 x obta9s an entrance into ! ,memb]s ( ! ,body1 & expelle? all hurtful ,hum\rs1 & /r5g!ne? ! ,bra94 ,b be+ bitt]] ?an ,gall1 x is s +rateful to ! ,palate1 t x is m difficult to be tak5 ?an ,vitriol x self4 ,gold1 ! mo/ em95t among all ! ,metals1 9 purity & nobility 9 its own nature1 possesse? no ,salt1 & !re=e ha? no ,op]ation at all 9 ! ,body1 :e!r x be tak5 9 fil+s1 or r$uc$ to a subtile p[d]2 = ! acidum ( ! ,/oma* is n ( s great p[]1 t x c ent] & dissolve ,gold z x dissolv$ ,copp] & ,iron1 b dis*>ge? x ) ! ,excrem5ts 9 ! same =m 9 :i* x 0 tak54 ,h5ce ! ,unskilful h be5 s bold1 z to exclude ,gold f a m$ic9al use1 z a ?+ de/itute ( all ,virtue1 & altoge!r ( no use2 an err\r truly n ,philosophick1 b fooli%1 proce$+ f me] unskilfulness & ignorance1 see+ t ,exp]i5ce do? altoge!r te/ifie ! contr>y4 ,he t believe? no ,virtues to be 9 ,gold1 may by an easie exp]im5t f9d ! contr>y1 if he %all dissolve x 9 ,_s ( ,salt well cleans$ & rectifi$1 & %all dr9k a little ( ?is ,solution mix$ ) ,w9e or ,be]1 or any w>m ,bro? or ,gruel1 = he %all p]ceive a v swift & heal?ful ,op]ation1 call+ out all ,sup]flu\s fces1 accord+ z !y %all (f5d1 ei!r by ,vomit1 ,/ool1 or ,sweat1 or ,ur9e1 )\t any weak5+ ( ! ,body1 b evid5tly confirm+ its /r5g?1 z ,i h %ew$ 9 my ,book entitul$1 ,! ,consolation ( ,navigators1 9 few words1 by reason ( ! %ortness ( "t1 :i* did n all[ me to treat ( ?is matt] m at l>ge4 ,nev]!less ,i "h ass]t1 t a solution ( ,gold ( ?is sort by ,_s ( ,salt1 is able to p]=m v mu* 9 ,m$ic9e1 al?\gh by reason ( its +rateful reli%1 x is n mu* to be e/eem$3 ,= see+ ! _s ( ,salt1 ) :i* ! ,gold is to be dissolv$1 ought to be v /rong f ?is corrosive ,liquor1 )\t :i* ! ,gold _c be dissolv$2 fir/1 ?is incommodity arise?1 t its use is unpleasant1 x blacke? ! ,lips & edge? ! ,tee?2 to :i* may be add$1 t a great quantity ( ,liquor is requir$ = ?is solution1 & ! acidity by degrees br+e? loa?+ to ! sick1 & sometimes ! sick _c be> ! %>pness4 ,moreov]1 if ?is solution be tak5 9 ,bro?1 x h9d]e? its op]ation1 & wante? ! desir$ success1 ( :i* x is n de/itute :5 drank 9 ,w9e or ,be]4 ,= ?is reason ?is ,m$icam5t1 :i* 9 itself is v noble1 & ( great mom5t1 is difficultly admitt$ into use4 ,b because we h said t ,gold )\t ,salts is able to op]ate no?+ at all1 its :ole solution consi/s 9 su* a m5/ruum :i* is nei!r corrosive1 nor ( an unpleasant reli%1 nev]!less op5e? ! ,gold1 & r5d]e? x apt to become a v :olsom ,m$ic9e2 :i* end[m5ts ,i h f\nd 9 no o!r ?+ b my ,sal ,mirabile1 :i* be+ void ( all corrosion & unpleasantness1 is x self an excell5t ,m$icam5t1 & conciliate? a pleasant sweetness to all ?+s :i* x dissolve?3 ,= :5 x dissolve? ,gold1 x do? n /a9 ! lips & h&s ) any col\r1 l o!r solutions1 :i* are made by ,aqua ,regia1 or _s ( salt2 nei!r also do? x a/r+e l o!r solutions1 b is ( pleasant use1 & ex]te? its gift by a noble ,op]ation4 ,i h tri$ _m admirable ?+s ) ?is ,salt1 & at l5g? obta9$ a solution1 or r an extraction ( ,gold1 gre5 z ,grass1 & is a v :olesom & mo/ noble ,m$icam5t3 ,= he :o ha? br\ght ,gold to a gre5ess1 ha? p]=m$ mu*1 9 praise ( :i*1 _m anci5t ,philosoph]s call x ,! ,bless$ ,viridity4 ,b :at ?is gre5ess may effect 9 ,m$ic9e1 belongs n to ?is place1 see+ t ,i int5d "h to treat ( no?+ b ,salt1 & to prove x to be ! ,beg9n+ & ,end ( all ?+s1 & t x encrease? & exalte? ! p[]s & virtues ( all ?+s4 ,& see+ t ?is is agreeable to ,tru? x self1 & _c be disprov$ by any man1 x mu/ necess>ily be grant$1 t a ,salt br\ght to ! highe/ degree ( ,purity1 7z m9e is7 mu/ be f> bett]1 & m noble ?an any gross & impure ,salt4 ,also because x amplifie? & exalte? ! virtues ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 & t ,gold exce$e? 9 nobl5ess all o!r ,creatures :i* are f\nd "u ! ,sun1 x is easie to conjecture1 t if ! pure/ & mo/ noble "p ( ,salt %all be associat$ ) ,gold1 t also a mo/ noble ,m$ic9e mu/ !nce arise3 ,= ,salt & ,gold1 be+ ! ,(f-spr+ ( ! ,sun1 are 7z x 77 immortal & incorruptible1 & !re=e af=d help to all mortal & corruptible ?+s1 & def5d !m f putrefaction & corruption4 ,nev]!less1 ,i w\ld n h any man p]swade himself1 t 9 ^! words ,i g ab\t to ass]t any ,immortality1 my purpose t5de? n ?i!r1 see+ t ,i am n ignorant t !re is no ,m$ic9e aga9/ ,dea?4 ,i w\ld only signifie ?is1 t f ! association ( ,salt & ,gold1 !re mu/ necess>ily proce$ an excell5t ,m$icam5t4 ,if ,salt c>rie? & promote? ! ,virtues ( o!r ?+s1 :]e=e also %\ld x n promote & convey ! ,virtues ( ,gold8 ,truly !re is f\nd no ,h]b s abject1 no ,/one s vile1 nor no ,bone s contemptible1 t do? n possess its own ,virtues3 ,:o !n c d5y t ,gold1 z ! mo/ ,noble ,creature ( ,god 7aft] ! ,sun & ,salt1 ( :i* x is g5]at$7 %\ld possess ,gifts & ,end[m5ts1 to be pref]r$ to ^? ( ! m vile ,creatures8 ,t no?+ ( evil c proce$ f two excell5t subjects1 to wit1 ,gold & ,salt1 e unskilful ,ru/ick c und]/&2 ,:]e=e !n _c ^? pr\d & idle ,sc(f]s p]ceive x8 ,i ?9k x to be1 because !y w\ld n be numbr$ among rude & ignorant ,asses1 if subscrib+ to my words1 !y %\ld confess su* a ,m$ic9e to be 9 r]um natura1 & not)/&+ to be ignorant ( its ,prep>ation4 ,b x 7 bett] = !m n to envy ^? :o h receiv$ su* ,gifts1 nor to assault ! ,innoc5t ) s _m fil?y ,calumnies & ,sl&]s1 b to leave ^? ?+s to !m :i* exce$ _! own ,capacities4 ,i n[ make m5tion ( my ,gre5-,lyon1 ^: wond]ful ,virtues are to be decl>$ & manife/$ to ! :ole ,_w2 al?\gh ,i well "k1 t ?is ,gre5-,lyon w n f9d few] enemies ?an my :ite or r$ ,aurum ,potabile ha? done3 ,= ! ,devil c 9 no wise suff]1 t any ?+ :i* is pr(itable to ,mank9d %\ld be made manife/1 !re=e he use? all 8 p[] & arts to h9d] ! k ( ! ,tru?1 by ca/+ /umbl+-blocks 9 its way4 ,:at v>i\s ,arts h be5 excogitat$1 to br+ my ,aurum ,potabile into ,contempt1 & inde$ by su* a sort ( m51 :o might easily ?9k t ,i %\ld n grant "o drop ( x to su* hat]s ( ! ,tru?1 al?\gh !y %\ld petition me = x4 ,& see+ ^? ,pot-,companions c\ld n ask x ( me1 !y h endeav\r$ to extort x f me1 "u pret5ce ( ! sick1 n t !y w\ld s]ve ! sick1 b only get an occasion ( contemn+ x1 & ( br++ x into an ,odium ) ! ,sick1 le/ by x !y %\ld recov] _! =m] ,heal?4 ,h !y n tak5 c\nsel toge!r 9 _! ,meet+s1 "o (f]+ ?is1 ano!r ?+1 s t by e way possible !y might oppugn my ,aurum ,potabile8 ,b1 ?is ,hatr$ & ,envy1 c>ri$ on aga9/ me ) great /udy1 ,i leave to ! ,div9e ,v5geance2 & al?\gh _m wat]y & obscure ,cl\ds may endeav\r to hide ! ,sun1 & to ov]spread 8 w>m & vivisick ,beams ) d>kness1 nev]!less !y %all effect no?+2 = at l5g? be+ disp]s$ into vap\rs1 & vani%+ 9 ,cl\ds1 !y w give place to ! ,sol> ,rays4 ,!re is no?+ able to ext+ui% ! ,tru?1 :i* may inde$ be pre/1 b nev] ov]come1 & is !re=e l ! ,light1 nev] :olly ext+ui%$4 ,! ,air is nev] fill$ ) s _m d>k ,cl\ds1 b at l5g? !y be+ dissipat$1 ! ,sun aga9 appe>s to sight4 ,by a l reason also ! ,tru? at l5g? free? x self f ! sn>es ( lyes1 & come? =? into ! ,light3 ,!re=e ,i may )\t fe> propose ! ,tru?1 al?\gh !re be _m t c b ill be> my lib]ty ( spee*2 = ,,god is to be obey$ r ?an ,m5 & ! b5efits due to ,good m5 are n to be omitt$ = ! sake ( ^? :i* are ,evil4 ,!re=e 79 ! ,"n ( ,god7 ,i w g on 9 decl>+ ! ,virtues ( my ,sal ,mirabile2 because ,i h said 9 ! prec$5t disc\rse1 t ,salt is ! ,rector or ,dispos] ( all ?+s1 c>ry+ _! virtues conjo9$ ) x self1 to _! due place2 !re=e x is n fit t evil & v5om\s ?+s %\ld be adjo9$ to x1 b su* z are good only1 if any ?+ ( good be expect$ f x4 ,b !re is no ,creature "u ! ,sun m noble1 excell5t1 & pure ?an ,gold1 nor :i* m resi/e? ! de/ruction ( all ! ,elem5ts1 :i* )\t a true solution1 z we h said1 _c r5d] ! ,body ( ,man p>tak] ( its ,virtues1 & all corrod+ solutions are f\nd to be unfit to dissolve x2 !re=e su* a solution is requir$1 z may be p]=m$ by ! help ( a ,salt :i* is n corrosive2 !re=e tak+ su* a "o 9 h&1 we w see :at good is to be expect$ f x4 ,( ! ,use ( my ,sal ,mirabilis1 z well 9 ! ,solution ( ,metals1 z 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ,m$ic9es4 ,fir/1 x is to be not$1 ,t n only ,metals1 b also all ,/ones1 & ,bones !mselves1 refus+ ! solution ( all corrosive ,salts1 may be radically dissolv$ by my ,sal ,mirabile1 & mo/ ?+s s dissolv$1 :e!r !y be ,metallick1 ,vegetable1 or ,m9]al1 put on a gre5 col\r1 ( "s ( :i* ! gre5ess rema9e?1 b ( o!rs1 9 process ( "t1 is *ang$ into a yell[ or r$ col\r4 ,conc]n+ ?is wond]ful mutation & solution1 ,i c\ld write a great ,volume1 if ,i _h n design$ ?is ,lab\r = ano!r place1 int5d+ "h only to describe ! solution ( ,gold1 because ano!r bett] _c be f\nd4 ,i h f\nd ! solution ( ! re/ ( ! ,metals :i* are adhibit$1 to be unfit ei!r = ! pres]vation or recov]y ( ,heal?1 z ,i h admoni%$ a little be=e2 b ,i h f\nd ,salt & ,gold to be mo/ noble subjects1 ( :i* an excell5t ,m$ic9e mu/ necess>ily be prep>$3 ,= ,salt exalte? ! ,p[]s & ,virtues ( all ?+s to a high degree ( p]fection1 & ins9uate? !m into ! humane body3 ,?is seems to me n unlike ! volatile & fugaci\s ,_s ( ,vegetables1 z ( ,w9e & ,be]1 c4 :i* com+ into ! ,body ( ,man1 adde? /r5g? to ! ,animal ,_s1 t x move? x self m readily1 & ) great] alacrity4 ,inde$ e o!r ,meat & ,dr9k1 :e!r x be ,bread or ,wat]1 communicate? "s /r5g? to ! ,body1 b n s p[]fully & efficaci\sly z any g5]\s ,w9e1 ^: ,_s is v pure1 efficaci\s1 & subtile2 s t its too pl5tiful use awak5e? all ?+s t lie hid 9 a ,man1 & br+s !m to light4 ,9 ! same mann] ,salt encrease? & confirme? all ?+s1 be+ unit$ ) !m1 make? manife/ all _! hid5 ,virtues1 :i* )\t ,salt w\ld rema9 9 d>kness4 ,:o c\ld h manife/$ to u t great ,poison :i* lies hid 9 ,ars5ick1 if ,salts _h n reveal$ x8 ,if any melan*olly ,p]son 7:o o!rwise 9 8 own nature is prone to /ilness1 l "o dead7 %all dr9k any spiritu\s ,w9e1 or /rong ,dr9k1 8 ,spirits1 t 7 be=e dull1 & z x 7 buri$ 9 a ,dream1 w pres5tly be awak5$1 & 8 ,tongue set at lib]ty4 ,! same do? ,salt p]=m1 :i* adde? an encrease to ! p[]s ( all ?+s1 especially ( ! ,metals1 :i* x r5d]e? manife/ & kn[n4 ,& inde$ )\t ,salt ,poisons c\ld n h be5 kn[n1 z ,i h said a little above1 conc]n+ ,ars5ick & ,arg5t-vive3 ,if ,salt worke? ^? ?+s 9 evil subjects1 by dilat+ & encreas+ _! malignity1 ,:y %\ld x n effect ! same 9 good subjects1 by augm5t+ _! goodness8 ,!re=e1 because among ,animal1 ,vegetable1 & ,m9]al subjects1 !re are none m noble & em95t ?an ,gold & ,salt1 :i* h _! orig9al f ! ,sun1 x w\ld be ill done to pass !m by1 & to seek vil] subjects1 = ! mak+ ( an excell5t ,m$ic9e1 see+ t if we take ,w9e1 ,salt1 & ,gold1 !re are no o!r ?+s :i* af=d u s excell5t ,virtues4 ,!re=e acquiesc+ 9 ^!1 we w endeav\r ( !m to make a mo/ noble ,m$icam5t4 ,! ,,process4 ,take ?ree or f\r p>ts ( ,sal ,mirabile1 & "o "p ( ,gold 7rightly fitt$ or prep>$ = ?is ,op]ation7 mix !m1 & put ! mixture into a /rong ,glass ,retort1 well lut$1 :i* place 9 an op5 fire1 encreas+ ! fire by degrees1 until ! ,glass be r$ hot1 urge ! fire1 & cont9ue x /rong]1 = an h\r1 !n cease1 & let all cool1 take out ! ,retort1 & free x f ! ,lute1 t x may n be mix$ ) ! matt] conta9$ 9 ! ,glass1 b t may rema9 pure1 :i* is to be accurately sep>at$ f ! ,glass1 & toge!r ) :at is sublim$ into ! neck ( ! ,retort1 to be put into a clean glass2 :i* matt] w look ( a gre5i% col\r3 ,to ?is matt] p\r "s ,ra9-wat]1 t x may be dissolv$ 9 an easie heat1 & ! ,salt1 ) "p ( ! ,gold1 may be mix$ ) ! ,wat]4 ,filt] ?is grass-gre5 ,solution ?r\gh ,pap]1 & draw (f "s "p ( ! wat] by de/illation1 t ! gre5 ,liquor may rema91 n corrod+ nor ta/+ %>p1 nor yet too ur9\s1 b fit to be drank 9 all ,vehicles4 ,! ,gold :i* ! ,sal ,enixum ha? n dissolv$1 y w f9d aft] ! solution1 :i* y may aga9 use = ! l ,"w2 b ! gre5 ,liquor y may pres5tly use1 z well 9 ,m$ic9e z 9 ,al*ymy1 :i* w af=d y _m pr(itable ?+s4 ,he t w draw (f all ! ,phlegm to a gre5 ,salt1 & !n extract t salt ) an alkaliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 w obta9 a ,m$ic9e yet m efficaci\s3 ,= ! ,_s ( ,w9e w n be t+$ ) a gre51 b a r$ col\r1 & w be v sweet1 r5d]+ ! ,gold5 ,virtues ( ! ,salt m efficaci\s1 & m commodi\sly & readily ins9uate? !m into ! ,memb]s ( ! ,humane ,body4 ,,nb4 ,?is is to be not$1 ,t ! ,sal ,enixum do? n imbibe ! :ole mass ( ,gold 9 dissolv+1 b only its pur] "p4 ,n[1 if y repeat ?is ,op]ation ^u ! same pure mass1 z yet once m1 y w extract ! greate/ purity1 & )\t all d\bt obta9 a mo/ noble ,m$icam5t1 :i* no man c refute1 al?\gh he be a capital ,enemy to ! ,tru?4 ,?is is ! ,op]ation1 no less comp5di\s ?an true1 ( prep>+ a great ,m$ic9e ( ,gold1 ,salt1 & ,w9e1 m]it+ ! "n ( an ,aurum ,potabile1 ^: great ,p[]s & ,virtues are n[ to be manife/$ to ! necessit\s ,sick4 ,( ! ,p[]s & ,virtues ( my ,gre5-,lyon1 ,vitriol ( ,sol1 or ,wond]ful ,gold5 ,salt4 ,?is gre5 gold5 ,liquor may be safely & pleasantly us$ by all1 :e!r "y or old1 sick or 9 heal?1 )\t any diff]5ce ( ,p]sons1 because x conta9e? no?+ :i* is evil or prejudicial3 ,= a cleans$ ,salt & ,gold1 nev] inf]r any ill1 b are alwaies pr(itable1 ex]cis+ _! :olesom ,op]ations1 z well 9 ,vegetables1 z ,animals & ,m9]als1 z 9 ! foll[+ ,treatise %all be cle>ly demon/rat$4 ,fir/1 ,?is gre5 liquor1 only by its ext]nal aspect1 *e]e? ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & all ! vital ,spirits1 see+ t ( all col\rs !re is none sup]i\r to ! ,gre5 9 pleasantness1 ( :i* all m5 are witness1 :o h ov]come ! int5se cold ( a %>p ,w9t]1 behold ! r5ew+ gre5ness ( ! ,trees half dead1 & ,h]bs ext9ct1 9 ! ,spr+ "t1 ) great delight & pleasure1 & feel all ! ,blood 9 _! ,body to be r5ew$ & reviv$4 ,secondly1 ,?is ,gold5 ,liquor be+ drank1 /r5g!ne? & confirme? ! :ole humidum radicale1 ,/oma*1 ,bra91 & all ! inw>d p>ts ( ! body1 beyond all o!r ,m$ic9es :i* ,i h hi!rto kn[n4 ,also x expelle? ,melan*olly1 & all anxieties ( ,m9d1 take? away ,palpitations ( ! ,he>t1 op5e? ,ob/ructions ( ! int]nal ,vessels2 x heale? ! hurts ( ! inw>d p>ts1 z ,liv]1 ,lungs1 c4 & cure? all inw>d ,exulc]ations2 x cure? ,gravel & ,/one1 :e!r 9 ! ,re9s or ,bladd]2 x keepe? ! ,body soluble2 expelle? ,w9d1 ) ! pa9s ( ! ,*olick2 pres]ve? ! ,blood f ,corruption2 cure? ! ,leprosie1 ,scabs1 & ,fev]s ( all sorts2 9 process ( "t x take? away ! ,g\t2 to ! insult+ ,apoplexy & ,epilepsie x af=de? pres5t ,cure2 x cleanse? ! ,blood infect$ by ! ,scurvy1 ,plague1 & o!r contagi\s ,diseases2 x pres]ve? & free? f all int]nal ,ulc]s2 def5de? ! ,lungs1 ,liv]1 & o!r p>ts1 & remove? ,exulc]ations already aris51 & takes !m away radically4 ,x s t+e? all ! inw>d p>ts ( a ,man ) its ,balsamick ,virtue1 t n be+ easily obnoxi\s to ,diseases1 !y enjoy a s\nd & long ,life4 ,outw>dly us$1 x heale? all fre% w\nds1 no less ?an old & op5 ,ulc]s1 )\t any ,o9tm5ts or ,pla/]s2 = 9 cur+ ,ulc]s ( ?is sort1 !re is no?+ 9 ,animals1 ,vegetables1 or ,m9]als1 :i* answ]e? to ?is 9 ,virtue2 z also inw>dly x cure? ,ruptures4 ,?is is ! nature & prop]ty ( ,gold1 t x mo/ pot5tly take? away all fil?s1 & also a/r+e?2 :i* two ?+s are necess>ily requir$ 9 ! ,cure ( all ,ulc]s4 ,?is ,salt1 by its own help1 commodi\sly do? ! same1 & also wond]fully promotes ! ,virtues ( ! ,gold3 ,! said ,liquor v quickly take? away ! ,ulc]s ( ! ,m\? & ,?roat1 ) all _! scorbutick ,infection1 :i* are wont to give way b v sl[ly to o!r ,m$ic9es3 ,& ?is x do?1 al?\gh ! ,tongue1 ,uvula1 & all ! ,palate %\ld be full ( ,pu/ules4 ,9 %ort1 = ! tak+ away all int]nal & ext]nal ,ulc]s1 ,i ?9k no ,m$ic9e pref]rable to ?is ,liquor2 b all o!r defects ( ! ,body :i* x cure?1 = brevity's sake1 ,i w pass ov]4 ,moreov]1 ?is gre5 & gold5 ,liquor ha? ?is nature & prop]ty1 t beyond all o!r ,m$icam5ts1 x conciliate? a wond]ful f]tility to all ?+s1 z its signature1 ! wit1 ! gre5 col\r1 & my div]se infallible ,exp]im5ts1 d truly te/ifie4 ,h5ce ! se$s ( all ,vegetables be+ mac]at$ 9 ! same ,liquor1 & set 9 me] nak$ ,s&1 !y put =? gold5 ,spr\ts & ,plants1 hav+ a smell mu* /rong] & pleasant]1 a fair] col\r1 & great] l5g? ?an ^? :i* gr[ out ( a fat ,e>?4 ,!re=e ?is gre5 ,liquor holde? ! *ief place 9 r5d]+ ,vegetables gre5 & fruitful1 & augm5t+ _! gr[+ faculty2 s also among all ! ,m$ic9es1 ,i "k x ha? no equal 9 conciliat+ & pres]v+ f]tility 9 ! humane body3 ,= 9 all ! ,diseases ( ,mank9d x br+e? great help & com=t1 & effecte? m 9 assi/+ ! fruitfulness bo? ( ,male & ,female1 ?an c be believ$1 & is s great an excit] ( ,v5us1 t x br+e? great solace n only to ,old m51 :o be+ baulk$ by _! y\ng] ,wives1 are =c$ to lie /ill1 b also to su* ,wom5 :o are b>r5 9 _! fl\ri%+ age1 & !re=e de/itute ( ,heirs4 ,i write n dream+1 b am taught by ,exp]i5ce1 hav+ se5 "s m5 s /r5g!n$ by ?is ,m$ic9e1 t !y h seem$ to !mselves nev] to h be5 weak1 ! :i* also "s ,wom5 h exp]i5c$4 ,nev]!less su* ,m$icam5ts are n to be adm9i/r$ too frequ5tly to ?is ,sex1 see+ t )\t ?is sort ( help !y are wont to be sometimes exagitat$ by a m salaci\s ,it* ?an is conv5i5t3 ,its use is m safe to ,old m51 inasmu* z x _c d !m ! lea/ damage4 ,nor ought ^? ?+s :i* ,i "h deliv]1 to seem a wond] to any1 = !y h _! c]ta9 & und\bt$ causes ( ,op]ation4 ,let ^? two ,subjects1 ( :i* ! ,gre5-,lyon is compos$1 to wit1 salt gold be inspect$2 !y are ! be/ ( ?+s1 necess>ily requir$ to ! g5]ation ( all ?+s2 =1 :at h]b c be br\ght =? )\t se$ & salt8 n inde$ ! lea/3 = if ! e>? or s& wante? salt1 ! se$ ( ! ,h]b c nei!r h nutrim5t nor production3 ,yea1 if ! se$ x self be also s[$ 9 a fat ,e>?1 & yet be de/itute ( ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 x c 9 no wise gr[ out ( ! ,e>?1 b w be suffocat$ & p]i%2 ! :i* ?+ is n hid to ,ru/icks1 :o aft] !y h s[$ _! se$1 d ard5tly expect ! w>m ,sun%9e4 ,!re=e1 = a desirable com+ up ( ,vegetables out ( ! ,e>?1 & _! encrease1 !re is requir$ a fat & salt ,e>?1 z also ! w>m & fruitful heat ( ! ,sun1 ) necess>y ,ra92 :i* also is to be und]/ood ( ! g5]ation & multiplication ( ,animals4 ,,nb4 ,9 ,aurum ,potabile salt supplies ! room ( fatness1 ,gold is ! ,sun1 & ! ,_s ( ,w9e p]=me? ! ,(fice ( ! w>m & fruitful ,ra92 s also no ,m9]als are procreat$1 b by ! help ( ! sun1 & lab\r ( salt4 ,!y ex]cis+ _! op]ations ^u ! ,wat]1 g5]ate ,m9]als1 z ! ,writ+s ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s tea*4 ,"s ignorant man may "h object & ask1 ,h[ x c be1 t ! ,sun1 by op]at+ 9 ! dep? ( ! ,e>?1 %\ld g5]ate ,m9]als & ,metals ( salt8 ,let him "k1 t ! ,sun1 by 8 hot ,rays1 do? excite ! c5tral fire 9 ! pr(undity ( ! ,e>?2 :i* c5tral fire is n unkn[n to ^? :o are occupi$ 9 digg+ ,metals out ( ! ,e>?1 :o sometimes feel s /rong a heat1 t lay+ aside _! ,clo!s1 !y are con/ra9$ to lab\r v leisurely1 yea1 sometimes :olly to int]mit x2 z ,i h taught 9 ,! ,fir/ ,"p ( my ,m9]al ,"w4 ,!re=e no man ( a s\nd m9d w d>e to oppose ^! ?+s1 see+ t x is :olly agreeable to ,tru?1 t g5]ation & encrease 9 all ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als1 d arise f ! sun & salt1 to :i* wat] is wont to be an help4 ,see+ !re=e t my gold5 ,liquor is prep>$ ( su* subjects1 x c op]ate no o!r ?+ ?an f]tility1 & !reby sign$ by ,nature ) t beautiful gre5ness1 by :i* x signifie? its end[m5t to r5d] all ?+s fruitful3 ,god adorne? no?+ ) ,8 m>ks & signs 9 va92 f :i*1 z f ,8 signatures1 ! p[]s & virtues may be m cle>ly kn[n1 ?an f ,books4 ,= ! signature ) :i* ?+s are sign$ by ,,god & ,nature nev] erre?2 b ! ,books & ,writ+s compil$ by ,m5 v (t5 erre4 ,:]e=e did ! anci5t ,philosoph]s & ,poets wor%ip ,v5us1 ! ,goddess ( ,love & ( ,g5]ation1 & attribute to h] a beautiful gre51 g5]at$ ( ! spume or foam ( ! sea8 ,:at is ! foam or fro? :i* ! sea calle? out ^u ! %ore1 b salt1 :i* be+ dri$ up by ! heat ( ! sun1 is r$uc$ to salt8 ,& ! ,poets1 especially ,virgil & ,ovid1 :o 7 m5 ( great lit]ature1 w\ld n h h&l$ su* ?+s ) s prolix an ambage ( words1 b t !y 7 will+ by _! ,fabul\s writ+s to reveal t great ,philosophick ,my/]y to ! _w3 ,!re=e ,i con/antly ass]t1 ,t ?is gre5 ,liquor is ! *ief ,m$ic9e ( all ?+s to gr[ or be encreas$1 z its pleasant ,viridity & infallible ,exp]i5ce d te/ifie4 ,! ,ocean1 ! ,"m ( all f]tility1 %ewe? also its gre5ness1 especially 9 ^? places :]e x is ri* 9 salt1 & /rongly irradiat$ by ! ,beams ( ! ,sun4 ,?is is well kn[n among ,seam51 :o f ! *ange ( ! wat] into a gre5] col\r1 pres5tly collect1 t !y are ne> to hott] ,regions1 9 :i* ! ,sun-beams are m /rongly project$2 = 9 su* places ! ,sea is s salt1 t x %9e? l fire3 ,! ,ur9e ( ^? piss+ out ( a %ip1 fall+ into ! ,sea1 %ewe? l sp>ks ( fire2 !re f\r p>ts ( wat] are f\nd to conta9 "o "p ( salt4 ,! ,m$it]ranean ,sea is n s full ( ,salt1 z t :i* is betwe5 ,spa9 & ,france2 & aga91 9 ?is x self is f\nd n a little diff]5ce1 see+ t ! ,spani% side exce$e? ! ,fr5* 9 saltness2 & ! ,ocean x self1 by h[ mu* ! ne>] x is to ! ,nor?1 by s mu* x is less salt2 = :i* reason also ! salt is weak]1 & ( less ,virtue1 be+ m remote f ! beams ( ! ,sun4 ,!re=e ! ,danes1 ,swe$s1 & o!r ,nations1 inhabit+ ! ,nor!rn p>ts1 al?\gh !y h pl5ty ( ,sea-wat]1 nev]!less !y d n make salt ( x1 b fet* x f ,france or ,spa92 :i* is a ,te/imony evid5t en\gh1 t salt is elaborat$ 9 ! wat] by ! mo/ ard5t ,beams ( ! ,sun1 & produc$ = ! sake ( an univ]sal f]tility4 ,?is is indicat$ by ! ,g]man "n ( ! ,sea1 ,me]1 :i* is all "o z if we %\ld say ,v]me]1 t is1 ,encrease1 ,enl>ge4 ,an ,appellation v well agree+ ) ! ?+1 because )\t ! ,sea no?+ w\ld encrease 9 ! ,e>?1 b on ! contr>y1 all ?+s live1 & are encreas$ by x4 ,h5ce ! gre5 col\r is a manife/ ,index & ,signature ( ,fruitfulness1 :i* might be demon/rat$ by inf9ite examples1 :i*1 = ! avoid+ ( prolixity1 is n "h necess>y1 see+ t ! ?+ x self is s manife/4 ,"s pr(ligate ,d]id]s1 :o love to oppose ! ,tru?1 may say1 ,t ?is gre5 col\r do? n proce$ f ,gold1 b f ,copp]1 t s !y may draw hone/ m5 away f ! ,tru?1 because no ,gold seeme? to !m to be ( use 9 ,m$ic9e2 ) :i* ,cavil !y h be=e n[ acco/$ my ,aurum ,potabile4 ,t ,i may /op _! impure m\?s & obviate ! frivol\s ,objections ( ?is sort1 ,i say1 t ,i inde$ confess1 ,copp] among ! ,metals do? obta9 a gre5 col\r1 if x be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua =tis1 & o!r corrosive ,liquors ( t k9d3 ,b ,gold be+ dissolv$ 9 ! same1 appe>$ 9 a yell[ col\r1 & n a gre51 :i* is kn[n to e body4 ,b :o w\ld ?9k me to be s /upid & rude1 to impose ^u any s op5 a ,*eat8 ,:o also 9 any wise c\ld hide su* a ,*eat8 ,= ,copp] be+ dissolv$ 9 salt wat]s1 w\ld pres5tly discov] ! ,fraud1 by its evil nauseat+ & ,vitriolick ta/e1 ( :i* b "o drop be+ swall[$ d[n1 w\ld excite viol5t ,vomit+s1 & w\ld n be a ,m$ic9e1 b r a ,poison4 ,moreov]1 if y put a ,knife into su* a solution1 x w be pres5tly cov]$ ov] ) ! ,copp]1 & appe> to be ,copp]y4 ,! contr>y pla9ly happ5e?1 if any pure ,iron be dipp$ 9 my ,gre5-,lyon2 = x w pres5tly appe> to be gilt ) ! col\r ( ,gold1 & t m fair & em95t ?an any ,ducat1 or o!r piece ( gold5 ,mony exhibite?4 ,if any ,iron-,wire be put into x1 & !re left = a c]ta9 "t1 x w at l5g? be *ang$ into a pure ,gold1 :i* is an infallible te/imony1 t t ,liquor do? n draw its orig9al f ,copp]1 b f ,gold4 ,aga91 x may be object$1 t a vulg> solution ( ,gold by ,aqua ,regia1 also t+e? ,iron ) a gold5 col\r1 & adh]e? to ! same2 !re=e ?is is no /range ?+1 =asmu* z x is common & kn[n to e man4 ,i answ]1 ,t su* a ,solution1 n gre51 b yell[1 do? inde$ by precipitation adh]e to ! ,iron1 & dissolv$ ! ,iron x self1 & r$uc$ x into a ,mud1 b do? n p5etrate x1 & pres]ve x 9 its =m1 z my gre5 ,liquor do?1 :i* !re=e is n to be numbr$ among ^? corrosive solutions2 b t :i* is done by ! ,sal ,enixum1 is r to be call$ an ,extraction ?an a ,solution3 ,= my ,sal ,mirabile is ( t nature1 t x do? n ?r\ghly dissolve any f9e ,p[d]1 or ,calx ( ,gold1 b only extract$ f x :atsoev] is mo/ pure1 & leave? ! re/ l a black ,p[d]4 ,moreov]1 t ,solution is n corrosive2 = if x 71 x w\ld corrode & dissolve ! ,iron1 & n t+e x ) ! col\r1 & advance x to ! degree ( ,gold1 ! ,iron rema9+ :ole4 ,by a l reason ! gre5 ,solution ( ,copp]1 made ) ! vulg> corrosive wat]s1 associate? x self ) ! ,iron1 9 a gre5 col\r1 corrode? x1 & =sake? ! ,copp]4 ,b if ,copp] be dissolv$ ) my ,sal ,mirabile1 t solution do? n p5etrate ,iron1 b transmute? ! :ole 9 its own =m into ,copp]1 yet n pres5tly1 b 9 a long progress ( "t4 ,f all ^! ?+s may be se5 ! great diff]5ce betwe5 ! vulg> corrosive solutions ( ,gold1 ,copp]1 & o!r ,metals1 & m9e1 void ( all corrosion1 :i* is p]=m$ by my ,sal ,mirabile1 dissolv+ ! ,bodies ( ! ,metals1 aft] a f> o!r mann] ?an ^? corrosive solutions are made4 ,!re=e x is n to be reckon$ among vulg> solutions1 see+ t x possess$ f> o!r ,virtues4 ,! vulg> solution ( ,gold1 made by ,aqua ,regia1 hurte? all ?+s1 z a corrosive ,poison2 a little ( x be+ put to any ,vegetable se$1 depriv$ x ( all its gr[+ faculty1 & ?r\ghly kill$ x4 ,"s drops ( x be+ drank by a ,man1 w\ld corrode 8 ?roat & /oma*1 l ,poison4 ,a ,liquor ( ?is sort1 by its corrosive & gnaw+ faculty1 conv]te? ! ,metal put into x into slime or mudd4 ,t solution :i* is made by ! rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 may safely be tak5 by any1 :5 a suffici5t quantity ( ,wat] is mix$ ) x2 b x is n sweet1 x con/r+e? ! ,tongue1 & /a9e? ! ,h&s2 ?is do? n my gre5 ,liquor1 = x nei!r col\re? ! ,h&s1 nor a/r+e? ! ,tongue1 nor yet corrode? ! se$s ( ,vegetables1 b r excite? !m to f]tility4 ,:5ce x appe>s1 t my said ,sal ,mirabile is n corrosive1 b by x self is a good ,m$ic9e = all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 :i* ,exp]i5ce x self mo/ evid5tly argue?3 ,!re=e x c "w no?+ b good1 because prep>$ )\t any ,corrosive1 & repres5t$ to ! eye by a wond]ful signature1 to wit1 ! fair ,gre5 col\r4 ,?is signature is an und\bt$ tok5 ( its extraord9>y ,virtues1 9 r5d]+ all liv+ ?+s vegete & fruitful1 :i* lie abscond$ 9 its inw>d ,p5etrals4 ,& ?is ,i ?9k suffici5t to be said to ^? fooli% & idle ,cavils ( ignorant ,sc(f]s1 ) :i* !y may insult ov] me4 ,:atsoev] ,i h "h ascrib$ to my ,gre5 ,lyon1 my r$ ,aurum ,potabile1 extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 also p]=me? ! same1 & t z well 9 ,vegetables & ,animals1 z 9 ,m9]als2 = ! ,_s ( ,w9e c hurt none ( !m1 b r ins9uate? ! virtues ( ,gold into ,vegetables & ,animals1 & r5d]e? !m m efficaci\s4 ,b conc]n+ ! solution ( ,gold by my ,sal ,mirabile1 & its efficacy & op]ation1 ?is may suffice = ! pres5t4 ,z = ! solution ( ! o!r ,metals1 !re is no ne$ to make _m words1 or to write a l>ge ,volume ab\t x1 see+ t f :at ha? be5 already said1 any man may easily conjecture1 t solutions ( ?is sort1 made by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabile1 are f> bett] ?an ^? made by ,corrosives4 ,! ,vitriol ( ,v5us made by its help1 do? n hurt ,vegetables1 z common ,vitriol1 :i* kille? ! same by its corrosion2 b ! ,vitriol made by ,sal ,mirabile wond]fully promote? ! gr[+ faculty 9 ,vegetables1 s t ,lun>1 ,v5]eal1 ,m>tial1 ,jovial1 & ,m]curial ,h]bs may be produc$1 :i* w h wond]ful effects1 especially if ! ,vegetative faculties ( ,lun> ,h]bs be encreas$ & promot$ by ! ,salt ( ,luna2 ( ,v5]eal1 by ! ,salt ( ,v5us1 & s ( ! re/4 ,en\gh ha? be5 spok5 to ! ,wise1 b he t hi!rto _c appreh5d :at ,i h said1 is an ,ass1 & unwor?y ( su* ,arcanums4 ,f ?is ,f\ndation a dilig5t ,physician may erect a f> o!r me?od ( ,cur+1 & may prep>e = himself su* ,m$ic9es1 by :i* he may obta9 ,hon\r & ,weal?4 ,i h = _m ye>s obs]v$1 t ,h]bs are wont to acquire ,m>tial faculties & prop]ties1 if !y gr[ out ( a r$di% ,m>tial ,e>?1 al?\gh !y 7 n be=e ( a ,m>tial nature1 b ( a ,sol>1 ,lun>1 ,v5]eal1 ,jovial1 ,saturn9e1 or ,m]curial ,prop]ty4 ,b h[ mu* m w\ld ! innate prop]ties & virtues ( ,h]bs be /r5g!n$ & encreas$1 if !y 7 n n\ri%$ by ! ,dung ( ,animals1 b set 9 pure s& & wat]$ ) ,sal ,mirabile impregnat$ ) ! virtues ( ,metals1 & !nce acquire ! promotion ( _! gr[+ faculty4 ,truly o!r ,h]bs ( f> great] ,virtues1 & o!r od\rs & ta/s1 w\ld be br\ght =?1 ?an ! common1 :i* are wont to be produc$ by ! ,dung ( ,animals1 & ! simple ,salt ( ! ,e>?4 ,by ?is means s /rong an attractive ,p[] may be conciliat$ to ! ,se$s ( all ,h]bs1 t by a ,magnetick p[] !y may attract to !mselves ! ,a/ral p[]s & influ5ces1 & s encrease _! ,virtues1 t )\t any ,prep>ation !y might be able to cure all ,diseases to admiration4 ,,nb4 ,t x is necess>y1 t he t w\ld exactly und]/& ! nature ( ,h]bs1 %\ld "k h[ to promote ! vegetative faculties ( ,sol> ,h]bs1 ) ,sol> ,salt2 ( ,lun> ) ,lun>1 & s ( ! re/1 & n t he %\ld int]mix ! "o ) ! o!r1 )\t any consid]ation2 :i* )\t d\bt w\ld be a h9drance to ! desir$ success4 ,consid] ^! ?+s ) an accurate ,m$itation1 z great ,secrets & ,arcanums1 :i* w n be reveal$ to ! p]v]se ,_w4 ,a ^w to ! ,wise is en\gh2 !re=e ,i w add no m2 b ,i make no d\bt1 b t ?is ,revelation ( my ,sal ,mirabile1 9 process ( "t1 w be accept$ by dilig5t ,physicians1 & br+ s mu* b5efit1 t !y w by ! same effect mu* good 9 com=t+ & cur+ ! ,sick4 ,all ?+s h _! "t1 s also ?is ,arcanum1 :i* 9 its "t w be 9 vig\r2 b ,i w\ld n h any man p]swade himself1 t he may fi% out ( me ! ,prep>ation ( my ,sal ,mirabile1 ,i w n ca/ ,pe>ls be=e +rateful ,sw9e1 b w res]ve !m = ,fri5ds4 ,b le/ an occasion %\ld be giv5 to ignorant ,d]id]s1 & ^? t hate me1 ( calumniat+ & sl&]+ me1 z if ,i my self 7 ignorant ( prep>+ ( a ,salt ( ?is sort1 ,i h det]m9$ to deliv] "s small portions to div]s prud5t m51 n ( ?is ,salt only1 b also ( ^? ,salts :i* are endu$ ) ! ,virtues ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 & o!r ,metals1 t at any "t !y may be able to exhibit a cle> ,te/imony ( ! ,tru?3 ,& ,i w produce ^? ,h]bs !mselves1 t ,i may h !m 9 read9ess to %ew to o!rs4 ,!re=e let no man tr\ble me ) 8 ,lett]s1 to ask ( me ?is salt1 or o!r ,m$ic9es1 = ,i w communicate !m to none1 b su* z ,i "k1 & ) :om ,i am famili>4 ,great ,?anks are to be giv5 to ,almighty ,,god1 :o ha? made ?is pres5t unwor?y ,_w p>tak] ( su* ,magnalia4 ,i h s\ght1 & h op5$ ! way to o!rs2 let ano!r also seek1 & ent] by ! way ,i h %ew$1 t insi/+ 9 my foot/eps1 he may by ! easi] lab\r1 obta9 a great] light ( ,nature4 ,b t ,i may omit no?+ :i* p]ta9e? to ! good ,in/itution & ,doctr9e1 & conc]ne? ! glory & hon\r ( ,salt1 ,i w yet ov] & above add "o infallible ,te/imony1 by :i* any rude & ignorant man may evid5tly see1 t all f]tility consi/e? 9 ,salt only1 & t x is ! mo/ preci\s ,treasure ( ! :ole ,_w1 = ! heal? ( ! ,body1 & t 9 x lie hid mo/ ample ,ri*es4 ,f]tility is inde$ already demon/rat$ 9 _m =ego+ ,te/imonies2 b because ! ,hi/ory ( ! ,prophet ,eli%a agree? m ?an a little ) ^! my say+s1 & may be a cle> ,te/imony to !m1 ,i h ?\ght fit "h to adjo9 x4 ,we read 9 #b ,k+s1 #b4 #ai4 t ! m5 ( ! ,city said to ,eli%a1 ,behold1 x is good to dwell 9 ?is ,city1 z my ,"l see?2 b ! wat] is naught1 & ! gr\nd ab\t x is b>r53 ,br+ hi!r to me 7sai? he7 a new ,vessel full ( ,salt4 ,:i* be+ br\ght1 he w5t to ! ,spr+ into :i* he ca/ ! ,salt1 say+1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,i h heal$ ?is ,wat]1 f h5ce=? !re %all no de>? & b>r5ness arise !nce4 ,s ! ,wat] 0 heal$ ev5 to ?is day1 accord+ to ! ^w ( ,eli%a :i* 0 spok54 ,t ?is great ,my/]y may ! bett] be und]/ood1 x w be necess>y fir/ a little to consid] ! ,hi/ory x self1 f :i* x may be kn[n by :at means ! ,salt ( ,eli%a became s /rong1 t x expell$ ,dea?1 & r5d]$ ! ,wat] good1 & ! b>r5 ,e>? fruitful4 ,:5 ,elias 0 to be c>ri$ up into ,heav51 he said to ,eli%a1 ,ask ( me :at ,i %all d = !e1 be=e ,i am tak5 f !e4 ,eli%a ask$ ( ,elias1 t he w\ld grant to him a d\ble portion ( 8 ,_s3 ,elias answ]$1 ,x is a h>d ?+ :i* ?\ ha/ ask$2 if ?\ %alt see me :5 ,i am tak5 f !e1 x %all be z ?\ desire/1 b if n1 ?\ %alt obta9 no?+4 ,& :5 !y w5t on toge!r talk+1 behold1 !re come? a fi]y ,*>iot ) ,horses ( ,fire1 & p>t$ !m asund]2 s ,elias 0 c>ri$ to ,heav5 9 a fi]y ,*>iot2 & ,eli%a see+ ?is1 cri$ out1 ,my ,fa!r1 my ,fa!r1 c4 ,li/5 !re=e1 ,:]e=e did ,elias say to ,eli%a1 ,if ?\ %alt see me :5 ,i %all be tak5 f !e1 ?\ %alt h ?y desire1 o!rwise n8 ,& :y ) ?is condition8 ,c\ld n ,elias at 8 own w h r5d]$ ,eli%a ! possessor ( 8 wi%8 ,p]haps v easily1 b ,elias w\ld n )\t "s m$ium1 because ,eli%a 0 to be d\bly season$ ) ! ,cele/ial ,fire1 by :i* he 0 sep>at$ f ,elias1 = ,fire br+e? =? ,salt2 ! ,cele/ial ,fire br+e? =? a ,cele/ial ,salt1 & ! ,elem5t>y ,fire an ,elem5t>y4 ,9 ?is ,hi/ory is set be=e our ,eyes ! et]nal ,div9e ,light1 & also ! natural1 al?\gh few disc]n ei!r ( !m1 inasmu* z _! he>ts are h>d5$ & obscur$ by a horrid bl9dness4 ,& bo? ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t are full ( su* ,my/]ies2 s t ,i d>e boldly affirm1 ,t all ! ,treasures bo? ( ,s\l & ,body may be f\nd 9 ! ,holy ,scriptures1 if we w2 & t we h no ne$ to read ! ,writ+s ( ! ,hea!n ,philosoph]s4 ,i add ?is "o ?+1 ,t x is ( ,god alone to op5 ! ,eyes ( ^? :o desire to und]/& ,div9e & ,natural ,my/]ies2 = )\t div9e illum9ation1 all ?+s are dead & buri$ 9 d>kness4 ,?is ,tru? putte? to flight ! diabolical ,cavils & ,sl&]s ( all sc(f+ ,m\ntebanks & ,jack-pudd+s4 ,b :i* ( !m w oppose ?is1 & seek f]tility f any o!r ?+ ?an ,salt8 ,truly1 ,i believe no man1 except t mo/ pr(ligate ,f>nn]1 ) 8 wret*$ ,foll[]s1 :o det]m9e1 ,t ,salt do? n fatt51 b ,dung2 :5 nev]!less ?is is to be ascrib$ to ! =m]1 & n to ! lat]4 ,b ^? ,ass-l ,bre?r5 ( ,ignorance1 be+ conv9c$ ( _! fil?y ,lyes by ! mo/ evid5t ,tru?1 w ,i hope h _! impure & %ameless m\?s m ?an suffici5tly /opp$4 ,i !re=e acquiesce 9 ?is demon/ration1 9 :i* ,i ?9k ,i h evid5tly prov$1 ,t ! ,sun & ,salt are ! mo/ noble ,creatures ( ,god1 & t ,salt is by me rightly & des]v$ly call$ ! greate/ ,treasure1 & ! greate/ ,ri*es ( ! ,_w2 because aft] an e>?ly mann] ( speak+1 no?+ c be m desirable = fruitfulness4 ,salt is ! ,orig9al ( all f]tility1 ! ,sun is ! orig9al ( ,salt1 & ,god ! ,creator ( all ?+s1 ( ! ,sun1 to ^: ,"n be ,hon\r & ,glory = ev]1 ,am54 ,b al?\gh ?is demon/ration1 :i* do? evid5tly %ew1 t salt is ! greate/ ,treasure 9 ! _w1 be mo/ cle>1 & beyond all d\bt2 nev]!less1 ,i d\bt n1 b x w n satisfie ! ,covet\s1 :o w say1 ,:]e is ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s :i* we expect$ f !e1 z ! greate/ ,treasure ( ! :ole _w1 t x be+ kn[n & acquir$1 we might lead a brave life8 ,b /ay1 my fri5d1 until "s man %all come & r5d] sordid m5 p>tak]s ( s great a ,gift3 ,= ?9ke/ ?\ t if ,i its possessor1 t ,i w\ld describe s great a ,my/]y1 9 su* cle> words z ,i h describ$ ! f]tility ( ! ,e>?3 ,n at all2 nor h ,i ! p[] ( do+ t1 see+ t a man _c give to any ^? ?+s :i* are n 8 own1 b ,god's4 ,nev]!less1 t ! pi\s se>*] aft] ,tru? may h "s manuduction to a ,"w ( s great mom5t1 ,i _c b hold =? to him t small ,light grant$ me by ,div9e ,grace1 provid$ he ha? n ,owls eyes1 %unn+ ! light ( ,nature1 because !y _c be> its spl5d\r2 :i* if he ha? n1 x _c be1 b he w give cr$it to a manife/ ,tru?4 ,& conc]n+ s great a "w1 ?is is my op9ion1 ,t x is altoge!r possible1 t ! mo/ noble univ]sal ,pe>l1 to wit1 ! ,m$ic9e & ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 re/or+ ! diseasie ,bodies ( ,m5 & ,metals to _! pri/9e heal? & /ate1 may be prep>$ ( common salt3 ,b ( ! ,prep>ation1 :i* is unkn[n to me1 ,i c affirm no?+ c]ta92 b t x may be done1 manifold & infallible ,exp]i5ce ha? caus$ me to believe2 :i* ,exp]i5ce ,i keep to my self1 & w n "p ) x to any1 al?\gh ,i c\ld v freely1 if ,i might or dur/ make pi\s m5 p>tak]s ( x3 ,b because ,fai? is effect$ 9 u by ,god alone1 x is to be s\ght f ,him by ,pray]1 & n to be expect$ f ,m54 ,!re=e t 7accord+ to my promise7 ,i may demon/rate1 ,t ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 ly+ hid 9 salt1 may be got out ( x by ! b5efit ( ,art1 ,i desire only ?is ?+ ( ! /udi\s ( div9e ,my/]ies1 t he w\ld se>* aft] ^? ?+s1 9 my ,writ+s lately pr9t$1 :i* ,i h spok5 conc]n+ ! little ,fi% ,e*9eis1 viz4 by :at means he may be tak5 ) a ,net out ( ! salt ,sea1 = !re he w f9d a suffici5t manuduction1 ( :i* x is n necess>y t ,i %\ld "h say any m4 ,^? are ! ?+s :i* ,i 0 will+ to add 9 hon\r ( t noble creature salt3 ,he t w n believe ! mo/ noble ,pe>l1 ( a univ]sal & p>ticul> ,m$ic9e1 to be includ$ 9 ! inw>d ,p5etrals ( ,salt1 ,i _c help him2 x is free = e man to seek & walk 9 ano!r way4 ,w\ld x n be too t$i\s1 ,i c\ld also pla9ly prove1 t f m>9e ,bodies1 7z ,coral1 ,"m ( ,pe>l1 ,oy/]-%ells1 & ! l ?+s1 be+ dissolv$ into wat]1 & precipitat$7 may be extract$ corporal ,gold1 :i* ,i h done ) my own h&s1 & !re=e c boldly witness x4 ,b ,i w %ut up ! ,tables1 :at ,i h hi!rto spok5 be+ suffici5t = ?is "t2 f :i* ,i hope & believe t o!rs w receive b5efit3 ,:i* ,i he>tily wi%1 toge!r ) ! div9e b5$iction to all pi\s m54 ,am54 ,a ,,treatise ,( ! ,signature ( ,salts1 ,metals1 & ,planets4 ,,or1 ,a ,fundam5tal ,in/itution evid5tly %ew+ by :at means n only ! ,virtues1 ,signification1 ,nature1 & ,prop]ties ( ,salts1 ,metals1 & ,planets1 may be easily kn[n1 b also ! reasons ( _! ,names & ,appellations1 & ?is n f ,books or ,writ+s1 b f _! nak$ ,signature1 to be obta9$ & kn[n by ! help ( ! ,circle & ,quadrant4 ,writt5 = _! sakes :o delight 9 ! ,pr(itable & highly ,necess>y ,contemplation ( ,div9e ,miracles4 ,to ! well m9d$ ,,read]4 ,x is a common say+1 ,bew>e ( ^? :om ,nature ha? m>k$1 ! :i* is inde$ true1 if x be und]/ood conc]n+ m5 :o are insigniz$ ) "s pret]natural m>ks1 or ( ! abortions ( ,nature1 b conc]n+ o!r ?+s x is false4 ,= ! ,almighty ,god ha? sign$ all ,8 ,creatures1 z well small z great1 equally ) _! own c]ta9 signatures1 & ha? z x 7 subject$ _! depict$ ,l9eam5ts to ! ,eyes ( m51 by :i* !y might "k :at ! nature & prop]ty ( e ?+ is1 & :at ,commodity & ,pr(it x may br+ to mank9d4 ,h5ce n only all ,vegetables1 z ,h]bs1 ,%rubs1 & ,trees1 b also ,animals1 z ,bea/s ( e k9d1 yea1 & ,man himself1 :i* abide ^u ! ,e>?1 ! ,fi%es inhabit+ ! ,wat]s1 & ! ,birds ( ! ,air2 b also all ?+s moveable & immoveable1 he ha? sign$ ) _! peculi> =ms & figures1 to signifie to u by ^? _! signs1 ( :at use e ,h]b1 e ,animal1 e ,bird1 & e ,fi% is1 & = :at purpose x s]ve?4 ,& ?is is ! ,div9e ,inscription :i* ! ,div9e ,f+] ha? writt5 ^u all ?+s1 & by :i* ! nature ( all ?+s %\ld h be5 le>n$ by u4 ,b aft] t ,m5 began m & m to decl9e f ! humane1 to a bruti% nature1 & ceas$ to h ! ,reason ( s noble a ,signature1 pref]r+ _! brutal ,conceptions to ! ,div9e ,works1 & po/pon+ ! ,signatures incit$ 9 all ?+s by ,nature2 x came to pass1 t 9 a long process ( "t t true ,signature1 or ,div9e ,inscription1 be+ obscur$1 p]i%$ by degrees1 & :olly vani%$2 s t b a v few are f\nd 9 ?is ,age1 :o are end[$ ) any k ( s great a ,sci5ce2 = ! greate/ "p ( m5 are wont to foll[ ! duct ( ,books & ,writ+s1 & /udy to le>n ! ,virtues & ,proprieties ( ?+s out ( !m4 ,nei!r c\ld ?is /udy be disapprov$ (1 if ! true1 incorrupt$1 & entire ,writ+s ( ! anci5t & s+ul>ly-exp]i5c$ noble ,au?ors rema9$ ) u4 ,b because 9 a long ,s]ies ( "t _! frequ5t descriptions1 em5dations1 & int]pretations h s corrupt$ !m1 t sc>ce any ?+ ( tru? is to be f\nd 9 !m2 x 7 f> bett] t su* mangl$ & corrupt$ ,writ+s 7 n s mu* foll[$1 b t r t old f\ndation laid by ,god himself1 ^u :i* all ^? ,writ+s1 all ,*>act]s1 & all ,signatures d re/1 & f :5ce !y h receiv$ _! beg9n+1 %\ld be aga9 br\ght out ( ,d>kness into ,light1 & ! nature & prop]ties ( ?+s le>n$ f !nce4 ,?is w\ld be ! true way ( com+ to ! k ( ,nature1 9 a %ort space ( "t1 )\t s _m err\rs1 to :i*1 by ^? false ,writ+s1 a man _c come 9 _m ye>s4 ,"s p]haps may ask1 :]e t anci5t ,f\ndation laid by ,god ought to be s\ght1 or :]e x may be f\nd8 ,i answ]1 ,e :]e1 inasmu* z x is be=e ! eyes ( e man1 b especially %ew+ x self 9 ! ,heav5s1 :]e ! ,sun1 ,moon1 & all ! ,/>s are con/itut$ by ,god 9 a r\nd ,figure1 signify+ to u t all ,=ms & ,figures take _! beg9n+ f a r\nd ,circle1 & t a ,circle or ,rotundity x self1 z a mo/ p]fect ?+1 p]ta9e? to ! ,heav5s1 & to ,,god ,himself4 ,! ,anci5ts c]ta9ly put x 9 t mann]1 t by a r\nd ,circle !y might d5ote ^? ?+s :i* !y c\ld nei!r compreh5d by numb]1 pron\nce by words1 nor conceive by _! +5y2 & on ! contr>y1 ^? ?+s :i* did n exce$ _! capacity1 +5y1 nor numb]1 !y sign$ ) a squ>e ,figure3 ,s t ?+s cele/ial1 & exce$+ humane capacity1 !y h d5ot$ by a ,circle1 b ?+s visible1 e>?ly1 & subject to humane capacity1 by a ,squ>e1 proce$+ f a ,circle4 ,& al?\gh ! same anci5t ,philosoph]s1 attribut+ a ,circle to ,god only1 7 ( ! op9ion1 t ,god c\ld n be m aptly expre/ by any ?+ ?an a ,circle1 hav+ 7l ,himself7 nei!r beg9n+ nor end3 ,nev]!less all ^? ?+s :i* aft] ,god !y e/eem$ great1 !y also not$ ) a ,circle1 to wit1 ! ,sun 9 ! ,firmam5t1 & ,gold 9 ! ,e>?2 ! fir/ ( :i*1 "s ( ^? ,philosoph]s ?\ght to be ,god himself4 ,o!rs ( ^? ,hea!n ,philosoph]s h feign$ = ,god ! ,effigies ( a ,s]p5t1 w9d+ himself into a r\nd ,circle2 & all e>?y ?+s ( a cele/ial orig9al1 !y h repres5t$ by a ,squ>e1 & s !y h %ad[$ out ! ,cele/ial & ! ,t]re/rial1 by ! ,circle & ,quadrant4 ,!re=e z !y obs]v$ h[ mu* ( ! ,cele/ial or ,t]re/rial ,nature 7 9 ! ?+s to be sign$1 s mu* ( ! ,circle or ,squ>e !y add$ or sub/ract$1 & accord+ to t !y v>i$ _! ,figures3 ,& n only 9 ! ,cele/ial ,lights1 to wit1 ! ,sun1 ,moon1 & o!r ,planets1 b also 9 all e>?ly ,creatures1 produc$ 9 ! ,e>? by ! op]ations ( ! ,sun1 ,moon1 & ! re/ ( ! ,planets & ,/>s1 viz4 ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp]1 ,t91 ,iron1 ,lead1 & ,arg5t-vive2 !y h us$ ?is mann] 9 sign+ !m all ) ,*>act]s ( ?is sort1 & h not$ !m ) ! same ,*>act]s :i* !y h giv5 to ! ,cele/ial ,lights1 produc+ & effect+ ! ,causes ( ^? inf]i\r ,creatures4 ,s ! ,sun & ,gold1 z ! mo/ p]fect ,creatures ( ,god1 are sign$ ) a ,circle hav+ a po9t or c5t] 9 ! middle2 ! ,moon & ,silv] appe> 9 ! figure ( an half ,circle1 or ( two semicircles1 at a small di/ance f "o ano!r2 :i* %ew _! ,bodies n to be absolutely p]fect1 b z yet to lab\r "u "s defect4 ,! ,*>act]s ( ! o!r ,planets1 z 1 1 1 1 & 1 are also ! ,*>act]s ( ! re/ ( ! ,metals1 viz4 ,lead1 ,t91 ,iron1 ,copp]1 & ,arg5t-vive1 because !y are mu* m vile & imp]fect ?an ,gold & ,silv]1 & are not$ ) m imp]fect ,*>act]s2 su* are an half ,circle & half ,squ>e1 signify+ t !y sc>ce answ] to ! p]fection ( ,silv] 9 ! half "p1 & h>dly to ! f\r? "p ( t ( ,gold4 ,b t ,i may propose ! ?+ m cle>ly1 ,i ?9k x necess>y to inclose ! ,*>act]s ( ! ,cele/ial ,lights1 z 1 1 1 1 1 1 & 1 & ( ! ,t]re/rials1 z ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,arg5t-vive1 ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,t91 & ,lead1 :i* ! anci5t ,a/ronom]s & ,philosoph]s h impos$ ^u !m1 9 ,squ>es1 consi/+ ( ! same magnitude1 t by ^? x may appe> 9 :at degree !y diff] f ea* o!r 9 p]fection4 ,illu/ration ,"h ^? ,*>act]i/ick ,figures ( ! ,signatures are enclos$ z x 7 9 little ,h\ses1 :i* are ! ,squ>es3 ,n[1 if into "o ( ^? ,i put ! ,"* ( ! ,sun or ,gold1 viz4 a r\nd ,circle not$ ) ! lett] ,b1 x t\*e? f\r p>ts ( ! ,squ>e1 m>k$ #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 & fille? x up1 signify+ t among ,cele/ial & ,t]re/rial ,creatures1 ! ,sun & ,gold d excell all o!r ?+s1 9 _! p]fection4 ,! ,"* ( ! ,moon or ,silv]1 "u ! lett] ,c1 t\*e? ?ree sides ( ! ,squ>e1 to wit1 ! sup]i\r ) ! top ( h] ,horn1 m>k$ #a1 ! l[] side m>k$ #c1 & ! b5d+ ( h] back t\*e? ! ?ird side1 m>k$ #b2 b by reason ( ! incurvat+ concavity ( h] ,sup]ficies1 %e _c t\* ! f\r? side1 m>k$ #d4 ,! ,"* ( ,m]cury1 "u ! lett] ,d1 ) bo? 8 horns t\*e? ! upp] side ( ! ,squ>e1 m>k$ ) numb] #a1 & ) ! bottom ( ! ,cross ! l[] side numb] #c3 ! o!r two sides1 #b & #d1 he leave? unt\*$1 s t ! half "p ( ! ,squ>e rema9e? unt\*$ by ,m]cury4 ,luna t\*e? ?ree sides or ! same1 & ,sol or ,gold is contigu\s to all ! f\r sides4 ,v5us or ,copp]1 "u ! lett] ,e1 also adh]e? only to two sides ( ! ,squ>e1 to wit1 to ! sup]i\r numb] #a1 & to ! inf]i\r1 m>k$ ) ! numb] #c1 b ! sides1 #b & #d1 rema9 unt\*$4 ,9 l mann] also ,m>s1 or ,iron1 t\*e? only ! upp] & l[] sides1 z y see "u ! lett] ,f4 ,s also ,saturn1 or ,lead1 "u ,g2 ,& ,jupit] or ,t9 "u ,h1 y see t\* b two sides ( _! ,squ>es4 ,!re=e f ?is figure may be se5 9 :at degree ( p]fection ! ,metals exce$ "o ano!r1 s t he :o ha? respect to ?is figure1 _c erre 9 disc]n+ ! said degrees4 ,! ,anci5ts h n impos$ ^! ,*>act]s1 nei!r by *ance nor 9 va91 b !y h direct$ ! :ole reason ( *>act]is+ to ?is end1 t ! ,"* might exactly agree ) ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( ! ?+ sign$2 z ! great agreem5t betwe5 ! ,cele/ial ,lum9>ies or ,planets1 & ! ,metals1 do? cle>ly manife/4 ,nev]!less ^! ?+s are n to be disc]n$ by all m51 b by ^? only :o are able ?r\ghly to inspect ! nature ( ,metals1 & f t k ( ! ,metals1 to "k ! said degrees ( p]fection2 = s mu* ( rotundity z exhibits x self 9 ! ,"* to ! sight1 s mu* also ( purity & p]fection is 9 ! sign$ body2 & s mu* z x %ews ( ! squ>e1 s mu* also x ha? ( imp]fection3 ,& ?is is a ,*ymical ,axiom or ,precept altoge!r infallible1 & s c]ta91 t he :o 9 ! em5dation ( ,metals %all foll[ x1 w n easily erre4 ,gold1 ! mo/ p]fect ( ! ,metals1 by t\*+ ! f\r sides ( ! squ>e1 argue? its great p]fection3 ,silv] is n f> f ! p]fection ( ,gold4 ,& among ! re/ ( ! ,metals1 ,arg5t-vive1 ,iron1 & ,copp] h ! half1 b ,lead & ,t9 only ! f\r? degree ( p]fection4 ,^! few ?+s we ?9k suffici5t = ^? :o are desir\s ( s great k4 ,he t desires to "k m ( ^! ,h>monical ,signatures1 ( ! ,cele/ial ,lights1 & ,t]re/rial ,bodies1 let him accurately exam9 ?is ,f\ndation1 & he w f9d ^? ?+s :i* nei!r ,ari/otle long ago1 nor our ,s*ools at ?is day1 h _h any k (4 ,?is ,i d>e ass]t = tru?1 ,t ! ,anci5ts1 9 ! ,egyptian ,s*ools1 h hidd5 great ,my/]ies "u ! ,*>act]s ( _! ,signatures1 & n only 9 ^? signs impos$ ^u ! ,sun1 ,moon1 ,/>s1 & ,metallick ,bodies1 b t !y h manife/$ great ,secrets by ! v ,names :i* !y h giv5 to all ?+s1 :i* 0 n by *ance t !y h giv5 to ?is ?+ su* a ,"n1 & to t ano!r3 ,b :5 aft] times *ang$ _m ,names1 !nce x happ5$1 t ^? ,signatures fell into great unc]ta9ty1 & are n[ p]plex$ ) _m d\bts4 ,! ,names :i* f ,adam1 ,noah1 & _! ,po/]ity1 7 9 use ) ! ,egyptians1 ,*aldeans1 & ,hebrews1 ! ,greeks also _h 9 use1 & f ! same ,f\ndation call$ ?+s by due & true appellations4 ,! ,lat9s h tak5 no c>e ab\t ^? d]iv$ to !m1 al?\gh ! only & true ,f\ndation ( e ,inve/igation ( ^? ,secrets is plac$ 9 ^?4 ,inde$ ,i be+ ignorant ( ! ,egyptian1 ,*aldean1 & ,hebrew ,tongues1 "k n h[ to int]pret ^? ,names ) _! signature4 ,b "o t is skilful 9 ^? ,languages1 & end[$ ) "s k ( natural light1 by apply+ himself to su* se>*es1 by a prud5t inquisition1 w f9d ! ,tru? ( ^? ?+s :i* ,i h "h writt51 to wit1 ,t ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( all ?+s are posit$ 9 _! ,names & ,*>act]s3 ,i w exp$ite ! matt] by a cle>] ,explication1 & 9 a few words exp\nd ! ,circle & ,quadrate4 ,9 my ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,salts1 ,i h cle>ly taught & demon/rat$1 t all ?+s 9 ! ,_w h _! orig9al f ! ,sun & ,salt4 ,! ,anci5ts h design$ ! ,sun by a ,circle1 & ,salt by a ,squ>e3 ,b z a ,circle is fir/ drawn be=e t a ,squ>e c be put to x2 & z a ,circle by "r is pref]r$ be=e a ,squ>e1 inasmu* z t is ! ,orig9al ( ?is2 s also ! sun is to be pref]r$ to salt1 to :i* x ha? giv5 ,rise1 & :i* x ha? prec$$ 9 its exi/5cy1 & :i* be+ comp>$ ) ! sun its ,orig9al1 is less to be e/eem$3 ,h5ce1 )\t ! sun1 salt g5]ate? & produce? no?+2 nor yet ! sun )\t salt1 because 9 e g5]ation & production !re is necess>ily requir$ ! conjunction ( ,male & ,female1 ! sun p]=m+ ! (fice ( ! male1 & ! ,moon ( ! female4 ,s ,eve ! ,female1 z a ,squ>e1 arose f ,adam1 z f a ,circle1 & f bo?1 to wit1 f ! circle & ! squ>e conjo9$1 ! f]tility & propagation ( mank9d ha? drawn its orig9al4 ,! ,poets h attribut$ ?is propagation to ,v5us1 & not$ x ) a sign compos$ ( a ,circle & a squ>e1 say+1 t ! ,goddess ,v5us 0 born ( ! fro? or foam ( ! ,sea & ,salt1 & dri$ up by ! ,rays ( ! sun4 ,! ,"* ( ,v5us be+ weigh$ ) an accurate consid]ation ( m9d1 v p]spicu\sly %ewe? h[ wisely & prud5tly ! ,anci5ts h %ad[$ out ! ,my/]ies ( ,nature by _! ,*>act]s4 ,v5us is sign$ ) a r\nd ,circle1 ) a ,cross p5dant f ! ,circle2 ! ,circle d5ote? ! ,sun2 ! ,cross1 ,salt3 ,= :5 f\r l9es are conjo9$ 9 _! extremities1 !y make a ,cross1 all ! ends meet+ 9 "o po9t4 ,b if all ^? ,l9es be dispos$ f\rsqu>e1 !y =m a ,quadrate4 ,!re=e 9 ?+s sign$1 ! ,cross & ! ,squ>e diff] only 9 _! ext]nal ,figure1 & signifie "o & ! same ?+4 ,t ?is ,my/]y may be ! bett] appreh5d$1 ,i w int]pret ! true signature ( ^? pr9cipal ,creatures ( ,god1 7to wit1 ! ,sun & ,salt1 f :i* all ?+s proce$7 attribut$ to !m by ! ,anci5ts1 accord+ to _! ,lat9 significations ,sol & ,sal1 t _! degrees & diff]5ce 9 nobility & goodness may evid5tly appe>3 ,= ! m ,circles !re are conspicu\s 9 ^? words1 ! m ( purity & goodness !y argue to be 9 ! ?+s :i* !y d5ote2 & ! m ,squ>es !re are 9 a ,^w1 ! m ( e>?9ess1 imp]fection1 & impurity is %ewn to be 9 ! ?+ !reby signifi$4 ,b ?is ,rule holds only 9 ^? words :i* 7 impos$ ^u ?+s by ! ,anci5ts1 9 o!rs n4 ,see+ !re=e t x is beyond all d\bt1 t ^! two words1 ,sol & ,sal1 7 by ! ,anci5ts impos$ ^u ! ?+s !y signifie1 accord+ to a true signature2 we w !re=e fur!r expla9 !m4 ,& "h x is fir/ to be not$1 t all ! =ms & figures ( ,vegetables1 viz4 ( ,trees1 ,h]bs1 & o!r ?+s gr[+ out ( ! ,e>?1 & also ( ,animals1 :e!r ,m5 or ,bea/s1 also ( ,m9]als1 d take _! orig9al only f ! circle & squ>e1 s t by ^? x may be kn[n :at bodies or memb]s are r\nd or long2 = ! ,body ( a ,man1 z also ! ,trunk ( a ,tree1 h n only a r\nd1 b also an oblong figure1 & ! jo9ts ( e f+]1 & ! leaves & bran*es ( ,h]bs & ,trees %ew =? ! same figure1 s t 9 ^? ! ,circle & ! ,quadrate are e :]e f\nd4 ,& n only all ! ,creatures ( ,god are not$ ) ! same signature1 b also all ,writ+s & ,lett]s1 proce$+ f ,adam1 ,noah1 & _! ,po/]ity1 h tak5 _! beg9n+ f ! ,circle & ,squ>e4 ,z = example3 ,all ! ,lat9 ,lett]s1 ev5 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 y %all f9d to be compos$ ( a circle & a squ>e4 ,a conta9e? two l9es & a half ( a squ>e2 ,b consi/e? ( two semicircles1 & "o l9e ( a squ>e2 ,c is a semicircle2 ,d is =m$ ( a semicircle1 & "o l9e ( a squ>e2 ,e ha? ?ree l9es & a half ( a squ>e2 ,f two & a half ( ! same2 ,g consi/e? ( a semicircle1 & half a l9e ( a squ>e2 & s on to ! la/ ,lett] ( ! ,alphabet3 ,s t all ! ,lett]s be+ compos$ ( a circle & a squ>e1 7 left by ! ,anci5ts to %ad[ out & signifie ^? ,my/]ies to ,po/]ity4 ,!re=e see+ t 9 my ,treatise ( ! nature ( ,salts ,i h evid5tly demon/rat$ ! ,sun & ,salt to be ! beg9n+ ( all ?+s1 ,i ?9k x necess>y to int]pret ^? two words1 ,sol & ,sal1 accord+ to _! nature1 & to prove t !y are ! true beg9n+1 & true end ( all ?+s4 ,betwe5 ! words ,sal & ,sol !re is no o!r diff]5ce1 b ! middle lett]1 :i* 9 ,sal is ,alpha1 b 9 ,sol ,omega2 by :i* two ,*ri/ manife/$ himself to ,/4 ,john3 ,b ! initial & f9al lett]s ( bo? words are ! same1 !y are di/+ui%$ only by ! middle lett]s1 ,alpha & ,omega1 & t n )\t great reason2 = z ,sol g5]ate? ,sal f ! beg9n+1 & all ?+s :i* are take _! orig9al f him1 s also ! end ( all ?+s %all happ5 at ! la/ day1 :5 all ?+s born & aris5 f ! ,sun & ,salt1 %all aga9 be consum$ by fire1 z ,pet] write?1 to wit1 t ! ,sun1 ,moon1 & all ! ,/>s1 %all fall f ,heav51 & t ! :ole ,e>? %all be r$uc$ to ,a%es4 ,!re=e 9 ,sol & ,sal1 ! beg9n+ & end ( all ?+s are p]fectly disc]n$4 ,nei!r d ^! two words only set be=e our eyes ! beg9n+ & end ( all ?+s1 ) ! de/ruction ( ?is e>?y & fad+ ,_w1 b !y also make manife/ ! :ole ,my/]y ( ! ,holy ,tr9ity1 :i* ,i c\ld v easily demon/rate4 ,b because ! ,egyptian ,le>n+1 built ^u ! f\ndation ( ,nature1 is lo/1 & 9 ! room !re( ,sophi/ical ,s*ools h gr[n up1 :i* by _! va9 loquacity h altoge!r oppress$ & bani%$ ! tru?2 x might easily happ51 t ,i might br+ a ,ne/ ( ,hornets ab\t my ,e>s1 if ,i %\ld write su* ?+s publickly1 z fly ! k ( ! le>n$ multitude4 ,!re=e x is bett] to be sil5t1 ?an to incumb] my self ) unnecess>y cont5tions4 ,b t we may see !re h also be5 o!rs1 :o 7 n ignorant ( ! ,my/]ies hidd5 9 salt1 x seems fit to me1 9 ! end ( ?is ,disc\rse1 to subjo9 ! op9ion ( a c]ta9 le>n$ man1 expla9+ ! ,greek ^w 1 ,*ap4 #ac4 ,book #d4 & z x 71 br++ into view ! great ,my/]y ( ,god hidd5 9 ! same1 t s we may be invit$ to read ! le>n$ ,book ( ! said ,au?or1 conc]n+ salt1 :i* conta9e? _m ?+s highly wor?y to be read1 & ( ! read+ ( :i* no man w rep5t2 ! "n ( ! ,au?or is ,b]n>dus ,gomesius1 pr9t$ at ,frank=d1 9 ! ye> #afje1 a ,book truly wor?y ( any man's read+1 & z su* ,i /udi\sly recomm5d x to ^? :o are desir\s ( le>n+ any ?+ ( good4 ,b to return to my purpose1 ,i s]i\sly affirm1 t ! nature & prop]ty ( ,metals may be le>n$ & op5ly kn[n1 n only f ! signature assign$ !m by ! ,anci5ts1 b also f t :i* ! fire introduce? into !m1 & ?is signature proce$+ f ! fire1 is f> to be pref]r$ to t ( ! ,philosoph]s2 n !re=e because ! ,elem5t ( ,fire possesse? a great] au?ority or might ?an all ,philosoph]s ev] _h or c h3 ,b because ! ,fire alwaies p]=me? immutable actions1 & committe? no err\rs1 nor c x commit any1 provid$ ! ,op]ator :o h&le? ! fire do? n deviate f ! mann] ( op]at+1 = at all times 9 "o & ! same mann] x %ewe? ! signatures ( ! metals4 ,! nature ( ! fire is su*1 t :5soev] we w1 x exhibite? to u1 by a s+ul> signature1 ! occult nature & hidd5 prop]ties ( ! metals2 = ev5 z any burn+ _s ( ,vegetables1 or volatile salt ( ,w9e1 be+ drank by m51 /irre? up _! nature & prop]ties1 & expose? ^! ?+s to view1 :i* be=e lay dorm5t1 & :i* w\ld n h be5 kn[n1 if ! w>m _s ( ! w9e _h n manife/$ !m3 ,s also is x ) ,salt1 :i*1 z we h taught 9 ! prec$5t ,treatise ( ! nature ( salts1 ha? a p[] & faculty ( excit+ ! nature ( metals1 & ( manife/+ _! m$ic9al ,virtues4 ,b ! ,fire1 ( :i* we "h treat1 ha? ! faculty ( subject+ _! p]fection to our eyes4 ,= z by ! pure _s ( ,w9e ! vital _s ( a ,man is pres5tly *e]$1 & be+ awak5$1 ! hidd5 signature =?) goe? out ( ! inw>d ,p5etrals ( ! he>t2 s t ! ,sangu9e s+1 dance1 play1 & are occupi$ 9 ,am\rs2 ! ,*ol]ick break =? into qu>rels & fight+2 ! ,phlegmatick gr[ dr[sie & sleepy1 & ! ,melan*oly are tak5 up ) speculations1 m$itations1 & se>*es4 ,^! signatures ! _s ( ,w9e c draw =? f ! mo/ inw>d recesses ( m54 ,by ! same reason ! signature ( ,metals is awak5$1 excit$1 & educ$ by ! op]ation ( ! fire1 viz4 :5 !y are melt$ 9 a ,crucible2 = ! smoak or fume go+ out f !m1 pres5tly indicate? ! nature & prop]ty ( e ( !m4 ,pure ,gold1 & free f all addition1 emitte? no fume alone1 b be+ melt$ ) salt1 give? a purple exhalation4 ,silv] alwaies exhale? some:at ( a blue1 bitt]1 & unpleasant fume3 ,! fume ( ,copp] is gre51 & /9ke?3 ,( ,iron n s mu* z ,copp]1 be+ also r$1 /rike? ! ,no/rils ) a /9k3 ,lead & ,t9 s5d =? a :ite fume1 /9k+ & poison\s3 ,arg5t-vive1 9 its :ole sub/ance1 vani%e? 9 a v5om\s fume1 & ^! are ! signs ( ! fumes1 by :i* melt$ ,metals1 :5 !y are n mix$1 are wont to be di/+ui%$ & kn[n f "o ano!r4 ,b if ,copp]1 or any o!r imp]fect ,metal1 %all be mix$ ) ,gold or ,silv]1 x *ange? ! fume1 & r5d]e? ! pro( or exam5 d\btful & unc]ta93 ,nev]!less ( ! judg+ ( ! p]fection ( ,metals by ! ,fire1 ?is ,exp]im5t is ( all ! mo/ p]fect & c]ta91 viz4 :5 !y are s melt$ by a v /rong fire1 t !y move !mselves1 & are z x 7 turn$ or :irl$ ab\t 9 ! ,crucible1 & by h[ mu* ! r\nd] ?is motion %all be1 & ! high] x elevate? x self1 by s mu* x %ewe? ! ,metals to be m p]fect2 ! m depress$ & equal1 & ! pla9] ! sup]ficies %all be1 ! less] ( p]fection is 9 t melt$ ,metal4 ,! trial ( ?is ?+ is easily made1 by :i* x is f\nd1 t among all ! ,metals ,gold is *iefly mov$ on ! ,te/1 or 9 a ,crucible1 by a r\nd or sph]ical motion2 next ,silv]2 next to t ,copp]2 next to ,copp] ,iron2 aft] ,iron ,lead2 & la/ly1 aft] t ,t94 ,! same diff]5ce ( p]fection & imp]fection is %ew$ by ! p\r+ ( a melt$ ,metal ^u a ,porphyry /one1 or any ! l well levigat$1 & put into a ,kettle ( ,wat]1 s t ! wat] may n t\* its sup]ficies1 :i* is to receive ! melt$ ,metal3 ,?is !re=e be+ p\r$ out ^u ! said ,/one1 leape? & divide? x self into _m gra9s1 great] or less]1 m r\nd1 or less r\nd1 accord+ z ! ,metal %all be m or less pure4 ,b ( all ! ,metals1 !re is none m imp]fect ?an ,t91 :i* by effusion ^u su* a ,/one1 v r>ely disp]se? x self into gra9s1 b if ! effusion be dextr\sly made1 x dilate? x self 9 bread? 9 a v ?9 =m1 l to writ+ ,pap]1 s t x may be writ ^u 7by a /ile or /ift7 l ,pap]1 & fold$ & seal$1 & s5t to o!rs1 aft] ! mann] ( o!r lett]s3 ,su* lett]s made ( ,t91 are hurt by no ,wat]1 s t !y may be ( great use1 :]e necessity require? secresie 9 s5d+ lett]s4 ,b t ,t9 spreade? x self into su* broad leaves1 & do? n sep>ate into gra9s1 aft] ! mann] ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ! reason is its imp]fection1 :i* its be=e-m5tion$ signature evid5tly argue?1 conta9+ b little ( r\ndness1 & tak+ ! greate/ "p f ! squ>e4 ,! k ( a metallick p]fection is also acquir$ f ! rotundity ( ! metallick motion 9 ! ,exam5 ( ,saturn1 or ! sep>ation :i* is made by ,lead 9 a ,cupel1 :]e ,gold1 be=e all ! re/ boile? ) a sph]ical r\ndness1 & all ! lead be+ s5t away 9 fume1 by ! viol5ce ( ! fire1 rema9e? on ! ,cupel or ,te/1 9 a pure1 r\nd1 or sph]ical body1 especially :5 !re %all n be too great a quantity ( ,gold4 ,silv] do? n answ] to ,gold 9 its r\nd body1 9 :i* x rema9e?1 yet x exce$e? ,copp] 9 r\ndness1 :i* sometimes also rema9e? pure & r\nd1 if x be 9 a small quantity4 ,iron & ,t9 d n admit ! ,exam5 ( ,lead by ! ,cupel1 = indurat+ ! ,lead1 !y deprive x ( all flux1 s t by combu/ion x is r$uc$ into a p[d]4 ,arg5t-vive is by ! ,fire :olly driv5 away into ! ,air1 9 :i* nev]!less keep+ a p]petual flux1 its signature ( p]fection may be judg$ ( 9 ! ,cold1 :i* p]fection exce$e? t ( ! o!r imp]fect ,metals1 & come? ne> to gold & silv]2 = be+ diffus$ into small gra9s1 x exhibite? 9 runn+ a r\nd or sph]ical body1 imitat+ melt$ ,gold3 ,s t x is n )\t reason1 t ! ,anci5ts 9 its signature h us$ ! signs ( 1 1 & a squ>e2 be+ )9 :olly ,gold & ,silv]1 if x be coagulat$2 ! tru? ( :i* _m ,exp]im5ts h demon/rat$ to me1 made by ! ,wat]s ( gradation1 z !y are call$2 ,exp]im5ts1 ,i say1 :i* ,i h p]=m$ 9 small ,in/rum5ts1 = hi!rto ,i c\ld n make !m 9 great ones1 & 9 a l>ge quantity4 ,if any "y man %all h a desire to try ! same1 let him 9 ! fir/ place bew>e t he use n corrosive & eat+ wat]s1 & by ?is means r5d] ! ,arg5t-vive m fugaci\s4 ,x behove? t he seek & "k true sulphur1 :i* if x %all be r$1 he %all also b9d x ) a r$ bond2 b if :ite1 he %all pres]ve its col\r con/ant1 & b9d x ) a :ite bond2 o!rwise x is wont to vani% 9 fume4 ,^! few ?+s ,i c\ld n pass by1 b signifie to ! /udi\s ( ! ,div9e ,signature ( ,metals & ,planets4 ,let e "o occupy ! p[]s ( 8 ,+5y 9 ! ex]cise ( ?is ,sci5ce1 t he may become exp]t 9 ! wond]s ( ?+s1 especially ( ^? :i* lie hid 9 ! words or names impos$ ^u ?+s sign$ by ! ,anci5ts1 :o h f\nd out great ,secrets1 z well ,cele/ial z ,t]re/rial1 & h compreh5d$ !m 9 ^?4 ,"s su* words ( ! ,anci5ts ,i w\ld h int]pret$ "h1 b t 9 s do+ ,i %\ld h divulg$ ^? ?+s :i* are n vulg>ly kn[n1 = :i* cause x is bett] to pass !m by 9 sil5ce4 ,he t w b5d 8 endeav\rs to s great a ,sci5ce1 may obta9 _m wond]ful ?+s2 b ( ^! en\gh2 x suffice? at ! pres5t to h laid ! ,f\ndation1 ! re/ ,i leave to him1 :o be+ prompt to ! /udy ( seek+1 %all br+ 8 m9d to ! acquir+ ( ?is k2 if he %all once get into ! "r pa?1 he w f9d out m ?an he seeke? or desire?4 ,also ,m\nta9s1 ,woods1 & ,c\ntries1 by _! signatures d n only indicate ! ,treasures & ,ri*es1 giv5 !m by ,god1 b are also wont to =etell _! own ,fates1 z _! ,rise1 ,encrease1 & ,de/ruction4 ,x rema9s1 t we briefly exam91 & take a %ort view ( ! signatures ( salts1 ) :at notes or m>ks !y are sign$ by ,god1 & also by :at !y signifie _! natures & prop]ties2 = )\t d\bt1 !y h _! signatures1 & especially ! common & vulg> ,salt1 ! :i*1 :]e=e %\ld x n h its signature1 see+ t x is ! orig9al ( all o!r ?+s8 ,!re is n f\nd any ,h]b or ,we$ s vile1 any ,worm s abject1 :i* wante? its m>ks giv5 x by ,god1 by :i* x manife/e? to u its nature & virtues4 ,i h above indicat$ ! ,sun by a ,circle1 & ,salt to be design$ by a squ>e add$ to x3 & 9 ! ,sun & ,salt all e>?ly ?+s z ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 to h ! beg9n+ & end ( _! g5]ation1 propagation1 & encrease2 also all ?+s be+ ris5 f ! sun & salt1 to be sign$ by ! ,almighty ,god1 ) c]ta9 signatures1 f :i* _! nature1 p[]s1 virtues1 & prop]ties may be kn[n2 nei!r h ,i only ass]t$1 b also affirm$1 t all ! ,my/]ies ( ,languages & ,words may be se>*$ out & kn[n by ^? signs1 to wit1 ! ,circle & ,quadrate4 ,^! ?+s are s c]ta9 & true1 t !y are beyond all confutation1 :i* ,i w make pla9 to e "o1 by "o only ,argum5t1 n exce$+ ! ,capacity ( a simple ,boy1 if ! envi\s ,bre?r5 ( ,ignorance1 be+ lift$ up by _! great pride1 %all refuse to und]take x4 ,t ! ,sun is conv5i5tly & appositely sign$ ) a ,circle1 no man w d5y1 because x nev] %ewe? x self to ! sight 9 any o!r figure ?an a r\nd fi]y ,sph]e1 :i* sign be+ attribut$ to ! ,sun1 by ! ,anci5ts1 s rema9e? ev5 to ?is day4 ,! ,anci5ts h also sign$ ,salt ) a squ>e1 :i* by ! l5g? ( "t1 & ! neglig5ce ( m51 ha? vani%$1 s t e "o ha? sign$ ! species ( salts accord+ to 8 pleasure1 "o 9 ?is1 ano!r 9 ano!r mann]2 & by ?is occasion peculi> ,*>act]s are inv5t$ by almo/ e ,*ymi/1 :5ce "o use? n t :i* ano!r do?4 ,b at ?is day among !m1 = ! mo/ "p1 ,salts are sign$ 9 ! foll[+ mann]4 ,! common ,kit*9 ,salt ha? ! ,"* ( a ,circle1 cut by a l9e transv]se3 ,salt-petre ha? a ,circle repres5t+ ! =m ( an ,egg1 & cut by a l9e drawn f ! top to ! bottom2 ,b :o 0 ! ,au?or ( ^? ,*>act]s to ^! ,salts1 ,i "k n1 nei!r is x mu* matt]1 :e!r a man "k1 or n "k x2 b )\t d\bt !y 7 m5 :o _h nev] se5 ,salts br\ght to _! highe/ ,purity3 ,= vulg> salts1 z !y are e :]e f\nd1 h n _! prop] figure & =m :i* !y ought to h1 & :i* !y obta9 aft] _! cleans+3 ,s ! vulg> & simple salt1 z x is made f ! ,sea1 or salt ,f\nta9s1 or dug out ( ! ,e>?1 ha? n its true & prop] signature1 nei!r c x h1 by reason ( its _m e>?y fecul5cies2 b aft] all its fces are remov$1 & x ha? obta9$ a great purity & cleanness1 its own true signature1 to wit1 a squ>e !n appe>e?1 & indicate? ! sign :i* is due to x4 ,i h already demon/rat$ ?is to be true 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,salts1 :]e ,i h taught by :at means e common ,kit*9 ,salt is to be s purg$1 t x %all be no long] r\gh1 f\l1 obscure1 & a/r+5t1 b cle> & transp>5t l ,cry/al1 bo? 9 small gra9s1 & great] pieces1 ( a sweet sav\r1 & a squ>e or cubical figure1 & :i* way soev] x is ?r[n1 alwaies exhibite? f\r ,angles1 l to a squ>e1 z if x 7 =m$ by ,art3 ,go+ =? 9 ?is mo/ pure =m1 x seeme? ?us to speak to ,mortals3 ,"h ye see my true & natural =m1 giv5 to me by ! ,sun my fa!r1 9 ! body ( ! ,wat] my "m1 :i* ! ,e>? inde$ ha? cov]$ ) a r\gh & vile ,g>m5t1 b ,art ha? aga9 tak5 x (f 7prais$ be ,god7 re/or+ to me my pri/9e =m1 to ! future advantage ( _m sick2 !re=e z ,i 0 creat$ f ! beg9n+1 s n[ ,i appe>1 )\t any imp$im5t1 to p]=m ^? ?+s = :i* ,i 0 appo9t$ by ,div9e ,creation4 ,if ! ,sun 9 ! ,firmam5t c\ld by any accid5t be s defil$ & corrupt$1 t he %\ld lose 8 ,light1 x c\ld 9 no wise be t any ?+ 9 ! :ole ,_w c\ld rema9 alive = "o day4 ,:i* ?+ ,exp]i5ce x self %ewe? u1 :5 ! ,moon int]pos+ betwe5 ! ,sun & our ,eyes b = "o h\r1 depriv+ u ( 8 ,rays2 9 :i* ,case ! ,sun 9 no wise suff]e?1 nor is 9 any mann] corrupt$1 b only h9dr$ = t little "t1 f transmitt+ to u 8 vivify+ ,rays4 ,!re=e if s small an ,imp$im5t 9 ! ,orb ( ! ,e>? c cause s _m ,diseases1 & o!r ,incommodities to m51 :y %\ld n also ! fces obscur+ ,salt1 eclips+ its natural =m1 & r5d]+ x m ignoble1 be a detrim5t & imp$im5t to its ,p[]s & ,virtues8 ,let e man judge1 if a gross & impure ,salt c be z commodi\s to all ,m5 & ,bea/s1 z t :i* ha? be5 re/or$ to ! highe/ purity ( its ,body4 ,see+ !re=e t x is ! great int]e/ ( ,mank9d to enjoy su* a pure ,salt1 ,i h det]m9$ to prep>e a quantity ( x1 accord+ to t mann] ( purg+ x1 prescrib$ 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,salts1 t ,i may be able to accommodate _m !re)4 ,i h hope1 t at l5g? ! ,eyes ( ,mortals w be op5$1 t !y may see h[ = a long "t !y h be5 s$uc$ by bl9d ,lead]s1 & f9d+ ?is1 w h a great] reg>d to _! own heal?4 ,truly !re is b a v small ,lab\r & ,co/ requir$ = ! cleans+ ( common ,salt1 to free x f its e>?y fces1 & r5d] x cle>1 transp>5t1 & 9 ! ,wat] ( a ,cubical ,figure1 & t )\t ! addition ( any =eign ?+1 only by solution1 filtration1 & coagulation ( its own prop] _s4 ,if by ^! ,op]ations y %all br+ salt to its highe/ purity1 y may boldly ass]t1 t y h acquir$ su* a salt z ! pure ,sun op]at$ 9 ! pure ,wat] at ! beg9n+2 :5 ! ,sun1 seat$ 9 ! height ( ! ,firmam5t1 w\ld v freely p]=m 8 ,(fice1 yet be+ h9d]$ by gross & turbid ,cl\ds1 int]pos+ betwe5 him & ! ,e>?1 :]eby he _c r5d] u p>tak]s ( 8 all-w>m+ ,rays1 we ought n to impute ! fault to ! sun1 inasmu* z he is n 9 fault1 b r to ^? ?ick & d>k ,cl\ds1 :i* h9d] u ( 8 spl5d\r & efficacy4 ,s also is x ) ,salt1 :i* w\ld freely ex]cise ! ,gift be/[$ ^u x by ! ,almighty ,creator1 7 x n h9dr$ by its t]re/rial fces2 !re=e ?is imp$im5t is n to be attribut$ to salt1 b to ! int]v5+ fces1 :i* h9d] its salut>y virtues4 ,if x 7 9 our p[] to remove ^? ?ick ,cl\ds f ! sun at our pleasure1 z x is to sep>ate ! e>?y fces f ,salt1 we might e ye> make our selves a v commodi\s ,summ]1 :i* nev]!less _c be done1 see+ t ,god ! great ,pat] familias1 ha? res]v$ ?is alone to ,8 own ,p[]4 ,z = ! signature ( ,salt-petre1 t c]ta9ly is v unequal1 by reason ( ! great div]sity ( ?is ,salt1 aris+ h5ce1 t x is well or ill purg$1 is defil$ ) m or few] fces1 or o!r /range salts4 ,! ,common1 :i* is requir$ = ! mak+ ( ,gun-p[d]1 is nev] p]fectly pure1 b alwaies mix$ ) o!r ,salts1 :i* _c be sep>at$ f x by ! accu/om$ & usual mann] ( solution & coagulation3 ,h5ce also y %all f9d no salt-petre1 :i* c h t true & g5u9e signature1 :i* ,god & ,nature ha? giv5 x4 ,= by :atsoev] vulg> lab\r & pa9s ! ,salt-petre :i* is got out ( ,/ables1 is purg$ by ,solution & ,coagulation1 x is yet impossible t x %\ld obta9 its due cleanness & signature4 ,b to acquire t1 x behove? to use ! foll[+ ,op]ation4 ,fir/1 "s p\nds ( ,salt-petre are to be tak51 :i* are to be purg$ by ,solution & ,coagulation1 & t to be s ( t5 repeat$1 untill x acquire t purity :i* x is wont to admit by ?is vulg> ,op]ation4 ,be+ s cleans$1 x is to be divid$ into two equal p>ts1 & "o ( !m to be mix$ ) :ite ,pott]s-e>? 7or ,tabaco-pipe-clay7 ( :i* little ,balls are to be =m$1 to be dri$ 9 ! ,sun1 & put into a ,glass ,retort well coat$1 or an ,e>!n "o :i* w hold ! spirits1 t ! pure _s ( ,nitre may be ,elicit$ by ,di/ilation1 & receiv$ 9 a l>ge ,glass adjoyn$ to ! ,retort1 conta9+ "s ,wat]1 into :i* ! _s entre? freely4 ,! o!r "p ( ! cleans$ ,salt-petre1 be+ put into a ,crucible1 is to be r$uc$ into a fi]y fix$ ,salt1 by ! ca/+ 9 ( ,*>coal1 ,t>t>1 or ! ,/ellate ,regulus ( ,antimony1 !n to be dissolv$ 9 ra9 ,wat]1 & filtr$ ?r\gh br[n ,pap]3 ,s mu* only ( ?is ,liquor ( fix$ ,nitre1 is to be p\r$ drop by drop to ! di/ill$ ,_s ( ,nitre z w suffice = ! fix+ x4 ,?is ,op]ation /irre? up a great noise1 hiss+ & bubl+1 :i* ceas+1 admoni%e? to leave (f p\r+ 9 any m1 & indicate? t ^? two contr>y ,natures1 to wit1 ! acid _s1 & fix$ liquor ( ,nitre h mutually satiat$ "o ano!r1 & ! corrosive _s ha? lo/ its corrosive nature1 & ! fix$ fi]y liquor its fi]y quality1 bo? return+ to ! pri/9e nature ( ,salt-petre4 ,f ?is liquor1 ! ,glass be+ impos$ 9 s&1 ! unpr(itable ,phlegm is to be di/ill$ (f s long untill a ,cuticula or ?9 sk9 appe> at ! top ( ! matt]1 ! s& be+ cold1 ! glass is to be tak5 out1 & set 9 a cold place1 & let /& = "o night to %oot into long & %>p ,*ry/als1 to be fre$ f ! re/ ( ! liquor1 by p\r+ x (f4 ,?is liquor is aga9 to be fre$ f its unpr(itable ,phlegm by di/illation1 & aga9 to be expos$ to ! cold to ,*ry/allise4 ,:atsoev] %all rema9 aft] e ,op]ation1 is aga9 to be ,evaporat$ 9 s&1 till ! ,cuticle appe>1 & to be r$uc$ to ,*ry/als 9 ! cold1 :i* ,*ry/als may be us$ z common ,salt-petre4 ,! ,*ry/als ( ! two fir/ ,op]ations1 are once m to be dissolv$ 9 ,ra9 ,wat]1 ,filtr$1 ,evaporat$ & aga9 ,*ry/allis$1 :i* are n[ :ite z sn[1 & ext5d !mselves into l5g?1 ?91 sexangul>1 & s equal1 z if !y 7 smoo!d ) a ,pla93 ,= n ! lea/ r\ghness or unev5ness is to be se5 9 _! sup]ficies1 b !y ,exhibit ! true & natural signature ( ,salt-petre4 ,if any "o %all be desir\s ( br++ ?is ,salt yet to a high] purity1 he may aga9 divide ?is purifi$ ,salt into two p>ts1 & f "o draw ! ,corrosive _s by di/illation1 & fix ! o!r ) ,coals1 & de/roy bo? by ,commixion1 repeat+ ! ,op]ations z we h already taught1 he w prep>e a ,salt-petre f> m ,excell5t z well 9 ,*ymical z ,m$ic9al ,op]ations1 z is manife/ 9 _m places ( my writ+s4 ,if y ,op]ate rightly all ! ,*ry/als1 none except$1 w be /raight1 sexangul>1 & equal 9 l5g?1 )\t any r\ghness1 or unev5ness1 :i* is ! true & g5u9e signature ( well purg$ ,salt-petre4 ,,nb4 ,! fix$ liquor ( ,nitre1 be+ left 9 ! ,air = a long "t1 & aft]w>ds ,evaporat$ to a ,cuticle1 %oote? into small ,*ry/als1 repres5t+ ! ,effigies ( ,/>s1 ^: figure appe>e? 9 a rotundity s neatly & pleasantly ,con/itut$1 t ^? six ,rays proce$+ f ! little body 9 ! c5t] or middle1 seem to be mo/ exactly dispos$ & di/ribut$ to an equal di/ance & l5g?1 z 9 a circle4 ,truly x is an admirable & /up5di\s "w ( ,nature1 & a signature v unlike to ! =m]1 9 z mu* z ! six ,angles ( ?is1 are compreh5d$ aft] a ,circul> mann]1 b 9 ! o!r !y ext5d !mselves only 9 l5g? & %>pness4 ,^? ?+s :i* we h "h deliv]$ conc]n+ ! true signature ( common ,salt1 & ,salt-petre1 ! same are also to be und]/ood ( ! signature ( o!r ,salts1 :i* mu/ be free f all _! sordes & fces1 be=e !y c %ew =? _! true signature4 ,vitriol & ,alum1 :i* always %oot 9 a knotty & unev5 ,figure1 aft] !y h laid aside _! defilem5ts1 exhibit cle> & pellucid ,*ry/als1 :i* yet w be mu* cle>] x purg$ by sev]al ,op]ations4 ,yea1 be+ r$uc$ to _! highe/ purity1 !y put on a ,cubical figure l common ,salt1 nev]!less 9 ,elegancy1 ,beauty & ,pleasantness1 giv+ place to t4 ,h5ce x is manife/1 t nature is always ready = ! grac+ & adorn+ ( h] own fruit1 if a help+ ,h& be af=d$ h] by ,art4 ,be=e ,i put an end to ?is ,treatise ( ! signature ( ,salts1 ,i ?9k x fit to po9t out 9 :at degrees ( ,dignity1 ^? two ,words ,sol & ,sal diff]1 & are di/+ui%$4 ,! ^w ,sol1 conta9e? two ,circles & ! half "p ( a squ>e1 ,o4 is a :ole ,circle2 ,s4 ha? two semicircles1 :i* be+ conjo9$1 make an entire ,circle2 ?is be+ cut 9 ! middle1 & ! half ( ! section turn$ upw>ds1 t[>ds ! "r h&1 & ! o!r half d[nw>ds1 t[>ds ! left2 give? two semicircles =m+ ! ,lett] ,s4 ,l4 is ! half "p ( a squ>e4 ,! ^w ,sal ha? only "o ,circle1 to wit1 ! ,lett] ,s4 consi/+ ( two semicircles3 ,also "o squ>e1 con/itut+ ! ,lett]s ,a & ,l1 :i* argue? t ! good :i* is 9 ,salt is p>tly temp]$ ) ! o!r ,elem5ts1 & p>tly comb9$ ) ,e>?4 ,! ,sun f> exce$e? ,salt 9 purity1 nev]!less x is n absolutely p]fect because ! ,lett] ,l conta9e? ! half ( a squ>e1 :i* %ewe? t x _c be end[$ ) an absolute & p]fect purity1 nei!r is x z ,telescopes at ?is day demon/rate1 by ^: help ^? sol> spots h be5 obs]v$ 9 ^? times4 ,nei!r also ought x to h an absolute p]fection1 ! :i* belongs only to ,god1 & n to any creature1 9 ! numb] ( :i* is ! ,sun3 ,nev]!less t he is ! pure/ ( all creatures1 !re is no ,man d>e d5y4 ,h5ce x came to pass1 t ! ignorant ,hea!ns1 attribut$ to ! ,sun ,div9e ,hon\r1 ?9k+ t besides ! creat$1 !re 0 z yet ano!r uncreat$ ,sun2 ,t is1 ! ,omnipot5t ,god himself1 ! ,creator ( ! ,elem5t>y & %9+ ,sun1 :i* accord+ to ! ,words ( ,*ri/ %all also p]i% at ! end ( ! ,_w4 ,by a l reason !re is a tw(old ,salt1 viz4 "o ,et]nal1 ,div9e & ,cele/ial2 ! o!r ,t]re/rial & fad+4 ,& z ! ,holy ,_s proce$e? f ! ,et]nal ,light1 & ,div9e & ,cele/ial ,salt1 = ! w>m+ & enlight5+ ! ,he>ts ( ,m5 involv$ 9 d>kness & = ! def5d+ our s\ls aga9/ ! crafts & deceits ( ,satan2 s also f ! ,elem5t>y ,sun or ,fire1 & ! ,t]re/rial ,salt1 proce$e? t mo/ noble sal9e _s = ! /r5g!n+ ( humane ,bodies1 def5d+ !m aga9/ v>i\s ,diseases1 & pres]v+ !m 9 good ,heal?4 ,!re=e !re is an ,et]nal & ,div9e ,sol1 a ,cele/ial ,sal & ,holy ,_s2 & also an ,elem5t>y1 frail ,sun1 ,salt & ,_s4 ,b x is our ,duty to ,love1 ,praise1 ,honor1 & ,adore ! ,et]nal ,sun1 & to him to comm5d ! heal? ( our s\ls4 ,& to use & enjoy temporal & fad+ ?+s = our necessities1 ) ?anksgiv+4 ,! ,explication ( ! ,^w or ,sal1 by ,b]nh>dus ,gomesius4 ,b be=e we und]take to exp\nd su* excell5t places1 x behove? u to invoke ! div9e ,be+2 t1 t :i* _c be =e-kn[n by any ,augury & ,div9ation1 we n err+1 b be+ l$ by ! ,div9e inspiration & in/9ct1 may at l5g? exp\nd2 see+ t 9 ! treat+ ( ?+s s ,div9e & unspeakable 7t be+ want+7 if we %\ld erre1 9 might be unp>donable1 b if we %all pi\sly & happily prosecute ! matt]1 univ]sal ?anks & praise may be giv5 to ,god alone1 & to ,*ri/ ! great giv] ( ,salt4 ,fir/1 !re=e we are to %ew :at ! ,cele/ial ,salt is1 & by :at means x may be di/+ui%$ f ! ,t]re/rial ,salt1 ( :i* ,*ri/ speake? 9 ! ,gospel4 ,& because ! ,evangelical ,words ( ,*ri/ w be ( great =ce to u 9 ! speak+ ( x3 ,& see+ t ,*ri/ :5 he w\ld grace ! ,apo/les ) a high ,title1 call$ !m ! ,salt ( ! e>?3 we ?9k x n improp] to call him ! pure & undefil$ salt ( ,heav54 ,= !re is sc>ce any ?+ ( s _m prep>ations ( an inf]i\r nature :i* excels ! 7z x 77 ,div9e /r5g? & efficacy ( ,salt 9 ?is "p3 ,= ,*ri/ & 8 bless$ ,humanity is ! only ,salt t is plac$ ^u ! ,table ( ! ,bless$4 ,9 :om ,salt is ! fullness ( 8 inf9ite1 inexhau/$1 & nev]5d+ div9ity2 :i* abundantly fille? bo? ,heav5 & ,e>? & all ?+s !re92 & !n aga9 mak+ himself palatable to u1 he exhibits himself to be ta/$ mo/ sweetly by all ,m54 ,= f t all ?+s t are1 & ev] 7 & t %all be h]eaft]1 h bo? receiv$ _! be+1 & are made p]fect1 & )\t x c\ld n be1 = 8 ,div9e season+1 or become palatable to ! season]4 ,s ?is salt endeav\rs to express 81 9 ^: "n are bo? 9 ,greek & ,lat9 ?ree ,lett]s 9 "o syllable2 or r to adumbrate ?is "o & ! same ,div9ity common to ! ?ree ,p]sons4 ,= ?o' ! ,div9e my/]y & sacr$ ?+s are %ut up 9 ,lett]s *iefly ) ! ,*aldees & ,hebrews1 because ,,god spake by !m3 ,yet !y don't always want ! ,elem5ts ( ! tongues1 especially ! ,greek1 :i* 0 bo? d]iv$ f !m1 & words con/ru$ f ^! ?+s are n impos$ f _! p[] b f _! propriety1 z ,plato ! greate/ ( ! ,greeks supposes2 ,= t ! div9e inf9ity & ,imm5sity is expre/ & explicat$ 9 ,greek lett]s1 is %ewn 9 ! ,apocalyps1 ,cap4 #a4 :]e ,john saw & he>d our ,"l ,*ri/ prea*+ ( himself1 ,i am & 1 ! ,beg9n+ & ! ,end4 ,= z ! sun1 :5 x lightly t\*es ) its p]spicu\s light1 by t its image & spl5d\r x is =?) giv53 ,s ! ,heav5ly & ,inf9ite ,div9ity1 ) all ,goodness1 z x 7 ,8 ,brightness1 does n only leave ,8 impre/ ,image 9 ! ?+s !mselves1 b also 9 ,lett]s1 ) :i* ^? ?+s are enlight5$ & made p]spicu\s4 ,! l we h f\nd 9 ,salt1 design'd 9 ,greek notes2 = t :i* 9 ,lat9 is call$ ,sal1 9 ,greek is call$ 1 express'd by ! same ,lett]s1 ?\gh *ang'd 9 ord]1 & ext5d$ 9 ?ree ,lett]s1 b "o ,syllable2 b ! ,greek ^w expresse? bo? m pla9ly4 ,= ! fir/ ,lett] ( x is 1 :i* by its inf9ite r\ndness1 z ) two ,horns1 seems to be br\ght into ! foll[+ ,lett]s2 :i* note plac'd ) ! ,holy & ,div9e ,tr9ity1 signifies ! fir/ ,p]son ( x1 to wit ! ,imm5se ,fa!r3 ,:o z 1 is an inf9ite beg9n+ 9 himself2 s ! same p\rs out & inf9itely communicates 8 ,nature to o!r two ,div9e ,p]sons proce$+ f himself3 9 "o ( :i* by ,g5]ation ! ,son2 b 9 ! o!r by inspiration he produces ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& fur!r1 ! %ews x self1 its c]ta9 div9e ,op]ation foll[s t ,et]nal1 ,inf9ite & nev] end+ ,p[] ( ! same ,mighty ,fa!r1 :i* also he sometime p\r'd out f 8 ,almighty ,inf9ity1 to procreate ! ,univ]se4 ,z also 9 two horns1 ,i mean ,b5$ictions "o is f\nd to be 9 ,creatures by ! ,creation ( ?+s2 & ! o!r 9 _! ,pres]vation2 bo? by ! ,wisdom ( ! ,omnipot5t ,son1 & by ! ,goodness ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,b ! middle ,lett] 1 is a ,note full ( sweetness3 :i* is express$ ) a ,face1 r\nd1 & compos$ = ,mir?2 & its ,figure is n unlike a ,circle4 ,= f ! sup]ior ,angle two sides /ret*+ backw>ds1 seem to make a ,triangle1 yet )\t a base & )\t end1 z ! ,lett] x self expresses4 ,:i* note aga9 relates to ! same ,tr9ity1 & repres5ts ! second ,p]son ( x1 to wit ! ,son1 or ,^w proce$+ out ( ! mo/ sweet ,m\? ( ! ,fa!r3 ,9 :i*1 two et]nal ,relations1 z !y call 'em1 z to ,inf9ite sides1 are f\nd3 ! "o :]eby he relates to ! ,fa!r1 f :om he proce$s by 8 et]nal ,g5]ation2 ! o!r :]eby he is ,relat$ to ! ,holy ,gho/1 :om he brea?s toge!r ) ! ,fa!r by an et]nal & inf9ite habitude1 & )\t any int]mission4 ,b ?is note 1 ,i mean ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,,god1 & ,m$iator betwe5 ,,god & ,man1 is nev] :5 "t pres5ts1 want+ 9 8 mo/ b5efic5t ,actions3 t he :o _h tak5 ! ,human nature to ! ,div9e1 & 0 made ! ,corn] /one1 might 7z he has done7 connect ! two ,walls1 to wit ! ,israelites & ,g5tiles z two sides1 :5 he built 9 himself a /rong & safe ,sanctu>y = !m bo?1 t fly+ to ,him1 !y might escape ! fe>ful s5t5ce ( ev]la/+ damnation4 ,la/ly1 ! ,lett] 1 concludes ?is ,monosyllable4 ,?is note is design'd ) a c]ta9 s9u\s & ,circumflext l9e drawn f h5ce & !nce1 :i* go+ f ! two extreams 9 ! middle1 designs z x 7 two di/9ct semi-circles2 out ( :i* is %ewn t !y are made & con/itut$4 ,:i* l9eam5t comp>'d ) ! ,tr9ity x self1 adumbrates ! ?ird ,div9e ,p]son1 to wit ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,= t _s proce$+ out ( ! ,bosom ( bo? ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son1 by "o & ! same ,inspiration1 s knits ^? two di/9ct ,p]sons1 to :om he is co-equal & co-et]nal1 by an ,inf9ite tie ( ,love1 t he rema9+ a di/9ct ,p]son1 might agree ) !m 9 _! mo/ simple1 individual1 & imm5se nature4 ,b z to ! o!r ,p]sons1 s also 8 ,communication is attribut$ to ! ,holy ,gho/ 9 "t2 :i* is wond]fully express$ by ! %ape ( ?is ,lett] 3 ,yet if we consid] its l[] extream1 :i* seems z x 7 to arise ( ! =m] ,lett]s ( ! ,monosyllable1 t is h[ x comes to be /ret*'d *iefly t[>ds ! "r h&3 !n f "r to left1 is wre/$ a little by asc5d+ by a s9u\s d]ivation3 & !nce at la/1 ) ! l foll[+ obliquity x ends aga9 on ! "r h&4 ,= ! same ,holy _s proce$+ f ^? two et]nal & inf9ite ,p]sons1 z f an imm5se ,f\nta9 ( ,inf9ity1 :ile/ f "t to "t he communicates 8 ,gifts to ! ,_w1 fir/ ^? on 8 "r h&1 t is into ! he>ts ( ,m51 he p\rs out to !m t are illu/rat$ & endu$ ) ! ,div9e ,light ( ,nature3 ,!n ! same ,light rema9+1 z x 7 b5d+ f ! "r1 asc5d+ a little to ! left1 he br\ght =? ! ,mosaick ,law writt5 ) ! ,f+] ( ,god1 t is ,dictat$ by him to ! ,israelites4 ,la/ly1 leav+ ! ,mosaical ,law on ! left1 he return'd to ! "r h&1 & season'd ! ,evangelical ,law deliv]'d by ,*ri/ our ,savi\r1 ) 8 mo/ ,wise & ,lov+ salt ( ,grace4 ,f all :i*1 t :i* p]ta9s to ! bus9ess1 appe>s f ^? ?ree ,lett]s ( ,sal1 mak+ "o ,syllable2 & aga91 ?is unfold+ x self 9 ^? ?ree ,lett]s1 %ews u1 t !re is 9 ,sal a c]ta9 impress or image ( ! sacr$ & ,individual ,tr9ity1 :i* we wor%ip1 ,?ree 9 ,"o1 & ,"o 9 ,?ree4 ,:i* ,tr9ity we %\ld h _h1 z an inf9ite1 et]nal1 & inexpressible ?+1 commonly unkn[n1 & incompreh5sible1 & z a mo/ remote ,salt1 nev] h]et(ore put into an humane or ,angelick ,saltsell]1 we %\ld h left unt\*'d2 unless at l5g? ! ,div9e ,p]son ( ?is ,tr9ity1 ! ,^w1 9 tak+ ! ,humanity to himself1 z x 7 ,salt into a ,saltsell]1 _h pres5t$ to our ta/e s mu* ,div9ity2 = ?is v ,saltsell]1 bo? 9 figure1 is cov]$ ) ! et]nal spl5d\r ( ! ,fa!r1 z also po9t$ & illu/rat$ ) ! embroid]$ ,notes ( ,8 ,passion & likewise adorn$ ) ! ,unction ( ! ,holy ,_s is alwaies plac$ ^u ! ,heav5ly ,table ( ! ,bless$1 to season _! ,food & solemn ,banquets1 aft] an et]nal & ineffable mann]2 = 9 him all div9e1 & mo/ sweet reli%es & excell5t ta/es ( ,8 et]nal ,wisdom are season'd anew2 = ,*ri/ ,himself is n only ! ,heav5ly & mo/ ,wise season] ( ! mo/ opul5t ,fea/1 b also ! v season+1 & ?+ season$1 & ! ,food :i* is s plac$2 = by ,him 8 ,heav5ly ,fa!r1 ! ,k+ ( k+s1 & magnific5t ,"l ( lords1 :o out ( ,8 ,goodness1 & z ,he loves ,8 good ?+s1 gives mo/ lib]ally to all ,p a v l>ge measure ( ,salt1 t is1 ! help ( ,8 ,grace to seek ,him1 & ask ( ,him ,heav5ly ?+s4 ,true1 t !y :o are call$ to ! ,heav5ly ,banquet may prep>e !mselves to come 9 ?is measure1 & mo/ happily sit d[n 9 x2 b if 7l fools7 !y refuse to come1 ! ,measure be+ tak5 f !m1 !y w be plung'd into et]nal puni%m5t4 ,9 :i* respect !y may be lik5$ to ,fle% & ,bones put into a ,pot toge!r1 & wat] & salt put to !m1 hung ov] ! fire to boil1 & aft]w>ds br\ght to ! ,table3 ,( :i* ! ,bones1 :i* w be nei!r season$ by salt1 nor s(t5$ by wat]1 are ?r[n "u ! ,table1 to be brok5 by ,doggs2 b ! ,fle%1 because x is made t5d] by heat & wat]1 & takes ! season+1 is aga9 spr9kl$ ) a pur] salt on ! ,table1 & eat5 ) ! greate/ pleasure3 ,= z ,bones are to ,fle%1 s are ,evil m5 m+l$ ) ,good3 ,( :i* ^!1 :5 !y w nei!r reli% ! ,salt ( ,div9e ,grace1 nor be wa%$ nor s(t5$ by pure ,wat]1 nor w>m$ by ! heat ( ! ,heav5ly ,^w to be will+ to div9e ?+s1 w by ! sev]e ,judgm5t ( ! great ,ta/] ,*ri/1 at 8 magnific5t ,table1 be res]v$ to ! mo/ exquisite puni%m5ts3 ,:i* ob/9ate & unseason'd ,fools1 ,he1 = _! h>dness1 f9d+ unwor?y 8 heav5ly ,table1 plucks out f among ! ,righte\s1 & ?r[s 'em d[n into ,hell1 !re to be torn 9 pieces & dev\r$ by ^? inf]nal ,dogs1 to all ,et]nity4 ,b ! ,good1 :o h be5 season$ n only ) ! =m]1 b also ! lat] ,salt1 ,i mean ) antec$5t 7z we say7 & consequ5t ,grace1 & are n only adorn$ ) ,virtue1 b h suff]'d all crosses & afflictions ( ?is ,life = ,*ri/3 ,^!1 z ,fle% wor?y ,8 ,table1 ! div9e ,ta/] (f]+ to ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,he seasons ) ! new ,salt ( ,glory2 & ?\gh ,ali5s & ,/rang]s1 places !m among ! ,angels & ,citiz5s ( ,heav51 & ) ^! ,comm&s an equal ,mansion ( ,bless$ness to be giv5 to !m1 ?\gh nev]!less !y bo? come to ! same felicity1 by a diff]5t way ( m]it+ x4 ,= f :at ^? above ,angelical ,citiz5s1 f ! v beg9n+ ( ?+s1 & s9ce fir/ a full desire seiz'd !m1 !y h pref]r$ ! ,heav5ly ,supp]s ( ,*ri/ to ! mid-day ,d9n]s ( ! mo/ insol5t ,lucif]2 !y h des]v$ to foll[ ^? ,oppip>y1 & 7z !y call 'em7 ,pr9cely ,banquets season$ ) ! mo/ sweet ,salt ( ,grace1 & made respl5d5t ) ! %9+ light ( glory4 ,b ! ,inhabitants ( ! ,e>?1 & ,m51 /rang]s ( ,heav51 oppre/ by ! great weight ( a ,body1 & involv$ 9 ! ?ick d>kness1 h made s long a ,j\rney to ! ,c\ntry1 by a f> m t$i\s way ( travell+2 = ! ,univ]sal occasion ( des]t is n to be snat*'d by ^? 9 ! ,j\rney ( ,life x self1 & ^? "u ! t]m9ative mom5t foll[+ ! ,creation2 b !y ought r /udi\sly & labori\sly to take ?is by a cont9ual & daily p]iod ( life1 ev5 to _! dea?3 ,besides t1 ! ,j\rney to ! ,c\ntry is s h>d & we>isome1 & expos$ to s _m dang]s1 br+s s _m anxieties ^u /rang]s e :]e1 leads !m into s mu* angui% ( m9d & tr\blesome solicitudes1 t x is pla91 t n humane ability1 b div9e grace mu/ cause1 t /rang]s are n defici5t 9 ! way1 or t !y d n w&] f ! true scope or end ( _! ,j\rney3 ,:i* w\ld be ! =tune ( e "o 9 ! ,_w1 unless ,*ri/1 by div9e ,c\nsel con/itut$ ! ,p>o*ian ( ! :ole ,_w1 :o give? to 8 /rang]s e :]e ,salt & ,wood1 do? recreate & refre% !m1 & also lead !m into ! way t directs to ! same ,heav5ly ,c\ntry4 ,?is may suffice to be spok5 ( ! signature ( ,salts1 ,metals1 & ,planets1 at ?is "t4 ,he t dilig5tly weighs x1 w se>* ,nature deeply en\gh3 ,if ,god grant me life1 ,i %all publi% a ,tract ( ! ,signatures ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als2 also 9 :i* ,i %all deliv] _m ?+s good & pr(itable = all sorts ( ,m54 99 99 99 99 99 ,o ,et]nal1 ,almighty1 ,b\ntiful1 & ,m]ciful ,,god & ,fa!r1 ! ,heat1 ,light1 & ,sun ( ,ju/ice1 enlight5 & w>m ! he>ts ( all m51 ov]:elm$ ) a sleepy numbness1 %ad[$ ) ?ick d>kness1 & made rigid by an horrid coldness1 t !y may see1 "k1 love1 & fe> !e1 & give !e due ,?anks & ,praises = all ?y ,b5efits1 & at la/ awak5$1 !y may receive t sight !y _h be=e lo/4 99 99 99 99 99 ,o ,et]nal ,^w ( ,god1 mo/ sweet1 :olsom1 & palatable ,salt1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 recreate & refre% our sick & mis]able s\ls1 by ?y ,div9e ,virtue & ,efficacy1 t we be+ corroborat$1 nei!r ,dea? nor ! ,devil may hurt u4 99 99 99 99 99 ,o ,holy ,gho/1 ! only ,lead] to ,tru?1 :o proce$e/ f ! ,et]nal ,fire & ,heav5ly ,salt1 com=t all ! sudd5 & des>t$ ,%eep1 w&]+ ?is poison'd ,m>% & ,valley ( ,mis]ies1 among dev\r+ ,wolves1 & corroborate !m1 t !y may pati5tly endure _! ,cross2 & h]eaft] sep>ate !m f ! /9k+ ,goats1 & br+ all ! ,elect into ! gre5 & heav5ly ,pa/ures1 t !re !y may cont9ually behold ! et]nal ,light1 ta/e ! heav5ly ,salt1 & enjoy ! fulness ( ,joy1 ,peace1 ,grace1 & ,m]cy = ev]4 ,am54 ,,! ,,consolation ,,( ,,navigators4 ,9 :i* is ,taught ,h[ !y :o ,travel by ,sea may pres]ve !mselves f ,hung] & ,?ir/1 z also f ,diseases1 :i* are wont to happ5 to !m 9 long ,voyages4 ,writt5 = ! ,help1 ,com=t1 & ,solace ( all ^? :o make long ,voyages = ! ,good ( _! ,c\ntry4 ,,! ,,preface4 ,read]1 ,,our ,,savi\r ,,*ri/ ha? prescrib$ to u ?is ,doctr9e1 t we %\ld behave our selves t[>ds our ,neighb\r1 z we w\ld t he %\ld d to u2 yea1 t we %\ld love him z our selves3 ,?is ,he ha? e>ne/ly comm5d$ unto u1 z ! indisp5sible ,w ( ,god1 conta9$ 9 ! ,law & ! ,prophets4 ,b al?\gh !re be few :o consid] ?is1 & all m5 seek only _! own1 yet "o or o!r is /ill f\nd1 :o calle? ?is duty to m9d1 & z f> z he c1 take? e opportunity or occasion ( s]v+ 8 ,neighb\r4 ,al?\gh also !re may be "s :o be> a love to o!rs1 & desire to assi/ !m ) _! c\nsel & help1 & yet are de/itute ( a p[] ( giv+ !m any ?+2 = no man c di/ribute m ?an he ha?4 ,moreov]1 ,covet\sness & ,envy s f> gov]ne? "s1 :o h pl5ty en\gh to be/[ ^u o!rs1 t !y w d good to none b !mselves2 ( :i* sort !re are _m n[ to be f\nd 9 ! ,_w1 & h5ce ,*>ity t[>ds our ,neighb\r is :olly vani%$4 ,see+ !re=e t ! ,almighty1 ( ,8 s+ul> ,grace1 ha? be/[$ on me a small ,tal5t1 9 se>*+ out ! ,secrets ( ,nature1 x is1 )\t d\bt1 to ! end t ,i %\ld !reby d good to o!rs2 :i* ,tal5t ,i w\ld n bury1 b h put to use 9 writ+ p>ticul>ly f ye> to ye>1 = ! publick ,good1 & be+ affect$ t[>ds my ,neighb\r1 h made !m publick4 ,i h also det]m9$1 if "t %all p]mit1 to publi% yet m & bett] ?+s ( ?is nature4 ,b aft] t "s describ$ ,voyages to ! ,ea/ & ,we/-,indies1 & o!r f> di/ant places1 _h happ5$ into my h&s1 ,i p]ceiv$1 n )\t great admiration :at imm5se dagg]s occurr on ! ,seas1 n only f ,robb]s & ,pyrates1 b also ! adv]sitys ( viol5t ,w9ds1 7to pass by _m o!r ,calamities 9 sil5ce7 by :i* ! ,%ip1 toge!r ) all 9 x t draw brea?1 are ov]:elm$1 & p]i%3 ,& :5 ,i fur!r contemplate ^? ?+s ) an int5t m9d1 no?+ seems to me m griev\s & intol]able ?an ,hung] & ,?ir/1 or ! want ( ,meat & ,dr9k1 :i* sometimes happ5e? to ,%ips by adv]se ,=tune3 ,= :5 !y are ov]come by ! h& ( an ,enemy1 !y are wont inde$ to suff] ! loss ( _! ,goods1 b ! ,lives ( ! m5 are = ! mo/ "p sav$2 :i* loss ( ,goods !y may aga9 easily repair by ,m]*&iz+2 & al?\gh !y %\ld be adjudg$ to dea?1 yet _! pa9 w\ld quickly h an end4 ,b if ?r\gh an ill fate ( necessity "o be de/itute ( ,bread & ,wat]1 & be =c$ to te> ano!r 9 pieces to eat1 t is ( all ! highe/ mis=tune1 & dea? x self 7 m desirable1 ?an to su/a9 extremities & mis]ies ( ?is sort4 ,& al?\gh ! want ( ,food do? n s frequ5tly happ51 yet ! want ( ,wat] (t5 falls out1 :5ce ,seam5 are griev\sly torm5t$ ) ,?ir/1 to :om1 z 9 a mo/ urg5t ,calamity1 ,m]cy & ,*ri/ian ,compassion ought to be adm9i/r$2 b1 ,:o c c>ry !m succ\r af> (f1 & 9 a tempe/u\s ,sea8 ,& see+ t ! ,prosp]ity ( ,m>itime ,c\ntries 7:]e = ! mo/ "p !re is no ,w9e1 no ,fruits1 no ,m9es1 z 9 ! upp] ,g]many1 & o!r places7 consi/e? only 9 ,navigation1 x 7 v well wor? ! :ile t ?is %\ld be promot$ to ! utmo/4 ,i h !re=e dilig5tly consid]$ ! matt] ) my self1 & h f\nd t a ,rem$y may be appli$ to ?is ,evil1 viz4 ! want ( ,meat & ,dr9k1 by provid+ 9 "t an ,app>atus1 or c]ta9 matt] to be c>ri$ 9 ,%ips1 :i* is ( f> great] efficacy 9 mitigat+ ,hung] & ,?ir/1 ?an common ,bread & ,wat]2 yea1 is able to prev5t & expel t ,disease :i* is s famili> to ,seam51 to wit1 ! ,scurvy1 :i* is (t5 a great h9drance to ,sail+3 ,s t ?is matt] may be c>ri$ toge!r ) ! usual ,provisions1 z a ,pres]vative1 & 9 case ( necessity1 z if ! ,%ip be ov]mu* h>ass'd ) ,/orms1 or be h9dr$ by o!r infelicities1 or deta9$ long] 9 ! ,voyage ?an expect$1 x may be tak5 & us$4 ,x 7 inde$ to be wi%$1 t ^! mat]ials might nev] be want$ 9 any ,%ips1 b z ! old ,prov]b ha? x1 ,a sup]flu\s ,caution nev] do? hurt2 !re=e x is alwaies bett] to h a ?+ 9 read9ess1 :i* we d n use1 ?an to want x :5 its use is necess>y4 ,b :at ^? mat]ials are1 ( :i* ,i speak1 & h[ !y are to be us$ :5 ne$ is1 ,i %all communicate to my ,neighb\r1 = ! publick ,good1 n at all d\bt+1 b t ?is inv5tion w prove highly pr(itable to _m :o use ! ,seas4 ,! ,read] n[ und]/&s :at ha? mov$ me to write ?is ,treatise1 viz4 ! love ( my ,neighb\r1 & t ,i h n compos$ x only = ! sake ( "s few1 b t ,i h emitt$ x to ! publick1 to ! end1 t ^? highly pr(itable ,inv5tions might af=d help & com=t to all ,mank9d1 & especially to all t use ! ,seas1 & su* :o are infirm 9 _! heal?3 ,nor d ,i d\bt b t ?is my s9c]ity ( m9d w be a great pres]vative1 com=t1 & relief to ^? :o pass ! ,seas1 :5 !y are 9 dang]1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 !y may escape v>i\s ,*ances & _m ,mis=tunes1 or bew>e ( !m = ! future3 ,= by ?is means :i* ,i %all "h produce aga9/ ,hung] & ,?ir/1 or o!r ,diseases :i* are wont to afflict ,sailors1 x w be f\nd1 t :at ,i ascribe to !m may be fully d$uc$ to ! desir$ effect4 ,& !re=e _m ,?\s&s ( m5 may !nce receive ,fruit & ,pr(it1 z long z ! ,_w %all endure2 s t all :o travel ! ,ocean1 & are afflict$ ) any ,disease1 ought to rejoice1 & give ,?anks to ,god4 ,n[1 if any "o %\ld yet d\bt ( ! success ( ?is matt]1 7:i* nev]!less is %ew$ f s cle> & irrefragable ,fundam5tals7 ,i leave him to 8 fre$om1 :e!r he w put ! matt] into exam9ation1 & c]tifie himself ( ! ,tru?1 be=e he give cr$it to x3 ,:i* also may be prov$ 9 a small quantity1 & n only on ! ,seas 9 ,voyages1 b on ! ,l& also 9 ! ,h\se1 among bo? ! ,s\nd & ! ,sick4 ,!re=e let no man vilifie :at he do? n und]/&1 b let him commit ! ?+ to trial1 & see its reason & quality1 be=e he contemne? x1 or pass an immature ,judgm5t1 le/ 8 curiosity or imag9>y ,wisdom f a va9 in/9ct1 deceive him1 or conf\nd him ) %ame1 :5 ! pro( %all %ew x to be bett] ?an he c\ld p]swade himself4 ,b t 9 "s places ,i h us$ obscure words1 & h n propos$ all ?+s s cle>ly1 z t e man w be able to und]/& !m1 let no man wond] at ?is = ,i h c]ta9 reasons = s do+2 = no man w h any prejudice or injury !reby1 see+ t nev]!less !re are su* po9ts ( ?is sort elucidat$1 :i* w rema9 aft] me safe & s\nd3 ,!re=e :atsoev] ! ,read] %all "h f9d writt51 let him e/eem x wor?y to be receiv$ & embrac$1 z ! ,gift ( ,god2 ! :i*1 if ,i f9d to be gratefully accept$1 m 7,god will+7 %all foll[4 ,also to all ^? :o %all h ne$1 ,i (f] ! ,m$icam5ts a=esaid1 pr(itable aga9/ ,hung] & ,?ir/1 & all ,sea-f>+ ,diseases1 a good quantity ( :i* ,i w cause to be prep>$1 t e man may use !m t w1 & !nce satisfie 8 desire4 ,:]e=e x is ! int]e/ ( any to :om ,i h committ$ ! ,prep>ation ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 to betake himself to x1 & :5 ne$ %all be1 he w n be unwill+ to use x4 ,i h n s\ght my self 9 ^! ?+s1 be+ cont5t to s]ve my ,neighb\r out ( ,*ri/ian ,*>ity4 ,& al?\gh ?is my good ,w %all n be accept$ by fooli% & ungrateful m51 nev]!less ,god %all h ! praise1 :o ha? committ$ to u a mutual p>ticipation ( love & good w1 :i* also 9 8 own "t w grant ! b5efit ( ?is to be d]iv$ & r$\nd to my ,*ildr5 aft] me1 by "s pi\s ,s\ls1 ( :i* ,i make no d\bt1 & !re=e readily acquiesce 9 my pres5t condition4 ,,! ,consolation ( ,navigators1 c4 ,n[ to come to ! ,"w x self1 we w po9t out ! ,rem$ies1 ^: use is s necess>ily requir$ 9 ,navigation1 & :i* is able to pres]ve u n only f ! pressures ( ,hung] & ,?ir/1 b also f ! injury ( ,diseases2 & !y are no o!r ?an ,corn & ,wat] conc5trat$1 or r$uc$ into a m compact & n>r[ compass1 ! "o = ! ext+ui%+ ( ,hung]1 ! o!r ( ,?ir/2 & h[ !y are bo? to be conc5trat$1 & adm9i/r$ 9 case ( necessity1 ,i w exactly describe & tea*4 ,&1 ,i4 ,( ! ,conc5tration ( ,corn or ,gra94 ,z = ?is1 x is suffici5tly expla9$ 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 s t x might be "h pass$ ov]2 nev]!less ,i w make ?is %ort repetition4 ,make a ,malt ( ,:eat1 ,b>ley1 ,oats1 or any o!r ,gra91 z is usual = ! brew+ ( ,be]1 ,see ! full ,description1 ,prosp4 ,g]m4 p4 #a4 cap4 #b4 & extract all ! /r5g? ) ,wat]1 z if ,be] 7 to be made !re(3 ,aft]w>ds boil ?is ,liquor away g5tly 9 broad & %all[ ,vessels or ,copp]s1 to ! consi/5cy ( ,honey3 ,! ,dreggs or ,gra9s s]ve = ,food = ,cattel1 b ! inspissat$ liquor or juice may be commodi\sly c>ri$ by ,sea1 & at pleasure may be made into ,be] ) a mixture ( ,hops & ,wat]4 ,& because = ! mo/ "p eight ,tuns ( ,gra9 af=d "o ,tun ( ! inspissat$ ,juice1 e ,tun ( ,gra9 make? a ,tun & an half1 yea1 two ,tuns ( ,be]1 = e ,tun ( ,liquor make? at ! lea/ eight1 t51 twelve1 or m ,tuns ( ,be]1 accord+ z y w h x /rong] or small]4 ,!re=e x is easi] & *eap] to c>ry 9 a %ip "o ,tun ( ?is ,juice1 ?an t5 or twelve ,hog%eads ( ,be]1 :i* easily corrupts & gr[s s[re2 b on ! contr>y1 ?is ,liquor be+ kept f ! ,air1 reta9e? its goodness2 & ?is is ( s+ul> advantage1 see+ t good fre% ,be] may be made ( ?is juice4 ,to ?is also belongs ano!r great ,commodity1 viz4 t if ?is ,juice be mix$ in/ead ( ,wat]1 ) ,:eat fl[]1 & bak$1 x makes an efficaci\s ,bread1 :i* af=de? f> m n\ri%m5t to sail]s ?an _! common ,bread1 & conta9e? 9 x self s great p[]1 t x c refre% & *e] ! ,sick3 ,= :i* reason our ,ance/ors did n 9 va9 use to temp] f9e ,fl[] ) cl>ifi$ ,honey in/ead ( ,wat]1 & make ,bread !re(1 :i* !y call$ ,cakes ( ,life1 because !y 7 a great support to ! ,humane ,body1 & z x 7 excit$ ! ,life x self3 ,b 9 our daies all ?+s be+ subs]vi5t to ,av>ice1 y may see ^? sweet ,cakes1 made up ) common1 impure1 & uncl>ifi$ ,honey1 :i* _c g5]ate mu* good blood1 or juices2 b ?is our ,bread w approve x self to be ( a great] sweetness1 nobility1 & efficacy1 inasmu* z ! elicit$ juice ( ,gra91 af=de? a f> bett] n\ri%m5t ?an ,honey4 ,b if any desire to proce$ f>!r ) x1 ?is conc5trat$ ,liquor ( ,corn w yet af=d a great] utility1 viz4 if be+ inspissat$ or br\ght to a ?ick consi/5cy1 x be m+l$ ) f9e ,fl[] ( ! be/ ,mault1 & ,bread made !re(1 :i* aft] x is bak$1 is to be cut into pieces1 & aga9 put into ! ,ov51 till x be dry & h>d1 & !n put up into ,*e/s or ,hog%eads1 to pres]ve x f ! ,air1 & s c>ri$ to ,sea2 = !n ?is ,bread1 :5 necessity requires1 may be infus$ 9 w>m ,wat] ) a few ,hops1 & excit$ to ! sep>ation ( its fces1 & x w acquire ! sub/ance ( ,be]3 ,b t :i* do? n pass into ! ,liquor1 nor become ,be]1 may be heat 9 a ,kettle1 & "s ,butt] put to x1 :i* w v mu* com=t ! langui%+ /oma*s ( ,seam51 z well1 or bett] ?an ! eat+ ( ,bread s(t5$ 9 ,be]4 ,b 9 reg>d t bitt] ,potions are n agreeable to all ,palates1 x may also be made into ,be] )\t ,hops1 by mix+ ! bread ) good wat] only1 & aft]w>ds boil+ x = ! evaporat+ ! m phlegmatick "p1 :i* w h a pleasant ta/e4 ,b ?is ,bisket also1 or twice bak$ ,bread1 may be gr\nd small 9 a ,mill1 & put up close 9 ,casks1 & pres]v$ on %ipbo>d4 ,aft]w>ds1 :5 ne$ %all require1 y may temp] x ) w>m wat]1 & 9 an op5 ,hog%ead 7:i* yet mu/ h a bottom7 suff] x to settle1 & cle> x self2 s ! fl[] asc5de? upw>ds1 & ! wat] attracte? ! sweet liquor1 & h5ce become? excell5t & :olsom ,be]1 :i* if x be drawn out at ! bottom ( ! ,hog%ead runne? z cle>1 z if x _h be5 made "s ,mon?s2 = !re is n[ a sep>ation made ( ! pure "p ( ! ,bread1 f ! impure or gross1 & :5 t :i* is f9e is drawn (f1 ! gross "p may also be drawn out ( ! ,vessel1 :i* be+ boil$ ) butt]1 af=ds a s+ul> pleasantness to ! ta/e2 yea1 also is ( a great] salubrity1 & bett] dige/ion 9 ! /oma*1 ?an ,pease1 ,beans1 or ,fr5* ,b>ley boil$3 ,s t "h is no?+ lo/1 ,bread or ,meal ( ?is sort af=d+ good ,be]1 & also a :olsom ,food to eat4 ,& ?us on %ipbo>d "o may at any "t ( ! ye> n only h good fre% ,be]1 b also !nce may be made good ,v9eg>4 ,& ?is may suffice to h briefly taught ! mann] ( mitigat+ ,hung] & ,?ir/ by conc5trat$ ,corn4 ,i %all n[ treat ( ! ,cure ( ,diseases1 to :i* ,seam5 are liable1 & :i* (t5 br+ dea?4 ,n[1 if y reg>d ! ,nature ( ,man1 y %all g5]ally f9d1 t he use? no measure or m$iocrity 9 eat+ & dr9k+1 b r puts d[n s mu* till 8 belly w hold no m4 ,:i* ,vice "o man obtrude? ^u ano!r1 "u ! %ew ( k9dness & good-w1 f an old cu/om & enorm\s abuse1 al?\gh 9 ?is "o (f5ds m ?an ano!r4 ,!re=e :ile ! ,appetite is m lib]ally indulg$1 ?an admitte? ( a good dige/ion1 ! ,liv] assume? a ,*yle :i* is sc>ce half concoct$3 ,:5ce also a gross blood is g5]at$2 & s 9 process ( "t ! ,visc]a are fill$ & ob/ruct$ ) crass & visc\s hum\rs2 h5ce !y _c p]=m _! (fice z !y ought1 b r _m & div]s ,diseases d arise1 accord+ z ! heap ( crudities encompass ! ,fle% cov]+ ! ,jo9ts1 ob/ruct ! ,ve9s & ,n]ves1 & deprave all ! m$iums ( n\ri%m5t2 !re=e :5 ! ,evil come? to t pass1 & gr[s preval5t1 ! :ole body is s5sible ( x1 b *iefly 9 t place :]e x fixe? its seat3 ,& h5ce necess>ily "o "p suff]e? by ! hurt ( ano!r1 till at l5g? all ! p[]s g to decay1 & ! :ole body langui%e?1 & _c help x self1 & unless succ\r$ by ,art1 dye?4 ,= ^! causes ,physick 0 inv5t$1 t ^? ,diseases aris+ f intemp]ate eat+ & dr9k+1 might be met 9 ! way1 ! p]v]se ,enemy or primog5ial ,vice ( ! body be remov$1 ! visc\s & phlegmatick ,saburra ( ! deprav$ hum\rs dissolv$ & op5$1 & ! oppress$ ,memb]s expurg$1 t s ! body may aga9 recov] its =m] heal?ful e/ate2 ! :i* is wont to be done by div]s means1 & 9 v>i\s mann]s1 accord+ z ! ,physician und]/&e? ! ,disease to be1 s he also af=ds 8 help1 viz4 tak+ x away by ,evacuations upw>ds or d[nw>ds1 by ,sweat or ,ur9e1 or by o!r means1 z ! nature ( ! ,disease require?4 ,b by :i* way soev] ! recrem5ts ( ! malignity be dissipat$ & expell$1 & ! inw>d p>ts be fre$ f !m1 x is well1 & ! ,physician ha? p]=m$ 8 ,(fice1 also m]ite? ,?anks & a due ,rew>d4 ,!re=e :osoev] well und]/&e? ! nature1 rise1 & bir? ( diseases1 & also possesse? a good ,m$ic9e1 or c obta9 "o1 is fitly qualifi$ = a ,physician2 b he :o kn[e? n ! disease1 nor is also furni%$ ) fit & efficaci\s ,m$ic9es1 nor kn[e? h[ to obta9 !m1 griev\sly erre? by try+ ,exp]im5ts s long1 till ! ,evil m & m encreas+1 ! ,sick at l5g? expires2 ! :i* is s well kn[n t x ne$e? no pro(2 s t _m :o h contract$ diseases f immod]ate eat+ & dr9k+1 are afraid to commit !mselves to an unskilful ,physician1 b *use r to cure !mselves by ab/95ce & fa/+1 :i* way is inde$ safe1 al?\gh x be t$i\s & full ( delay4 ,o!rs aga9 use vulg> & trifl+ ,m$ic9es1 & yet recov] _! heal?1 ?o' late1 ?9k+ t ?is happ5$ by ! use ( _! ,m$ic9e1 :5 nev]!less ! l5g? ( "t1 & ! sp>+ness ( _! meat & dr9k1 dur+ _! illness1 :5ce ! sup]flu\s pravity ( hum\rs ha? gradually wa/$1 ha? effect$ ?is2 :i* also sometimes happ5s to ^? :o take no ,physick2 b by h[ mu* ! great] ! pravity ( ! hum\rs is1 by s mu* ! long] x w be be=e ,nature w be able )\t help to ov]come & expel !m4 ,! :i*1 if x take #d1 #e1 or #f weeks to accompli%1 a ,physician 7by ! b5efit ( good ,m$ic9es7 might effect x 9 #b or #c days4 ,s great is ! diff]5ce betwe5 a ,cure :i* ,nature p]=me? 9 a long "t1 & t :i* is quickly done by ,art4 ,b "h x may be object$1 t all diseases take n _! beg9n+ s mu* f an evil & sup]flu\s humidity1 z f manifold o!r causes1 "o be+ d]iv$ f ?is1 ano!r f ano!r cause4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t all ^? affects ( ! ,body :i* exi/ 9 ! sk91 & d n proce$ f ext]nal accid5ts1 z w\nds1 bruises1 falls1 c4 :5ce ! bruis+ ( ! body1 & also ,dea?1 at l5g? happ5s1 d draw _! orig9al f ! intemp]ance ( eat+ & dr9k+1 :i* adm9i/] occasion1 & furni% matt] to noxi\s hum\rs1 :i* h5ce occupy & infect div]s ,memb]s2 = "o "p affecte? ano!r1 till ! :ole body ab\nds1 & is imbu$ ) a multitude ( visc\s hum\rs4 ,:5 ! ,/oma* is ov]-gorg$1 & its tone is spoil$1 x contracte? cold crudities1 & falls into a dang]\s e/ate1 ,h[ !n %\ld x rightly dige/ ! ,food8 &1 ,:at good c x transmit to ! ,liv]8 ,& see+ ! ,liv] receive? no?+ b :at is evil & deprav$1 ,:at c t procreate ( good1 & diffuse ?r\gh\t ! :ole body8 ,!re=e z ,i h said1 "o ,memb] mu/ suff] by ano!r1 till ! err\r become common4 ,:il/ a ,tree or an ,h]b 9 ! gr\nd rema9s temp]ate1 t x be nei!r too wet nor too dry1 its root drawe? f ! e>? virtue1 & imp>te? x to ! trunk1 & ! trunk to ! bran*es1 leaves1 fl[]s1 & fruit1 & is able to produce fruit conducible to heal?1 = _m ye>s4 ,b if ! root be ill plac$1 ! ,salt be+ ill dispos$1 :atsoev] ! /ock !re f9ds1 x associates to x self1 & also comnmunicate? ! same1 & no bett] to ! bran*es3 ,& if x /& too wet1 x br+s =? an insalubri\s ,fruit1 :i* by reason ( too mu* moi/ure1 falle? (f be=e x is ripe1 9 ^: /ead fung\s protub]ances aris+ f putrefaction1 spr+ up1 & su* ,plants d n endure long4 ,aga91 if ! ,root /& too dry1 x _c !nce h juice suffici5t to n\ri% ! ,tree1 & br+ =? ,fruit1 b w by degrees )] away & die4 ,s also x is ) ,m51 & _! ,diseases2 = accord+ z _! ,bodies are treat$1 !y are heal?ful & fruitful1 or else diseasie4 ,n[ see+ t ,i h prov$ ,diseases f r$undancy or humidity1 or f dr9ess1 x w be easie to provide prev5tive ,rem$ies aga9/ !m2 or if any err\r or delay %\ld happ5 9 ?is1 x may be am5d$ 9 ! curative "p1 by :i* ! ,evil may be aboli%$4 ,^! are requir$ to be ( t nature & prop]ty1 t !y attract ! sup]flu\s & p]nici\s hum\rs f all ! ,visc]a & pr9cipal ,int]nal ,memb]s ( ! :ole ,body1 into ! ,v5tricle1 conciliate a new concoction or dige/ion1 sep>ate ! pure f ! impure1 adjo9 ! "o to ! ,liv]1 & eject ! o!r by ,seige3 ,& s ! body is n only fre$ f deprav$ bur!nsom hum\rs1 b also recov]e? its /r5g?1 & is cur$ ( all ,infirmities4 ,:i* mann] ( ,cur+1 at ?is day1 ! m ! pity1 is kn[n b to few2 see+ t x is n to be effect$ ) common ,h]bs1 b some:at bett] is requir$1 ?an :at ! ,philosophy ( old ,wom5 prescribe?3 ,nev]!less !re is a great efficacy 9 c]ta9 ,simples2 z may be se5 9 ,hellebore or ,hellebora/]1 by ^: b5efit ! ,anci5ts prolong$ _! lives1 by ! daily use ( a c]ta9 dose ( x4 ,moreov]1 ,tabaco :]e x come? to maturity1 effecte? ?+s to be admir$1 be+ rightly prep>$ & adm9i/r$2 yea1 ev5 t :i* 7be+ crude7 is tak5 9 ,pipes1 coole? & refre%e? ! body1 & also 9 "s measure relieves aga9/ ,hung] & ,?ir/2 :i* common exp]i5ce daily witnesse?4 ,b :5ce ?is ,virtue happ5s1 ,tabaco-tak]s nei!r "k nor c>e1 b acquiesce1 9 t !y ei!r receive pleasure or pr(it by x3 ,!re=e1 if ,tabaco1 or any o!r vulg> ,plant c p]=m s _m & s great ?+s1 be+ yet crude1 )\t any prep>ation1 ,:at w\ld n an ,extract or conc5trat$ ,ess5ce ( all ! ,vegetables d1 be+ rightly made8 :i* nev]!less ought to be ( t nature1 t x may n only dispel e heap ( malignant hum\rs1 b also /r5g!n ! inw>d p>ts1 & pres]ve f all ?+s :i* may happ5 9 ! g5]at+ ( a ,disease4 ,su* a ,m$ic9e is t :i* ,i "h pres5t to all ^? :o cont9ually use ! ,seas1 & besides ! ,scurvy1 und]go _m o!r ,diseases2 by :i* !y may n only efficaci\sly protect !mselves aga9/ ! assaults ( ,di/emp]s1 & h9d] _! progress :5 already began1 b also "u ! pres5t want ( ,meat & ,dr9k1 may make s\nd an infirm body3 ,b h[1 & f :at ,+r$i5ts ?is ,eupori/ may be made & prep>$1 ne$s n to be manife/$ to e "o4 ,?is is a great ,gift ( ,god1 :i* ought to be hon\r$1 & n pro/itut$ to ! ,unwor?y4 ,let x suffice at ?is "t1 t su* a ,m$icam5t may be obta9$ at a small price2 ,i w n suff] x to be buri$ ) me1 b w leave x to o!rs1 :o may keep x1 & sell x to ^? :o desire x at a reasonable rate4 ,?is is giv5 9 =m ( an ,electu>y1 & may be tak5 = a ,pres]vative1 daily1 or e second1 ?ird1 or f\r? day1 z occasion require?1 9 ! quantity ( half or a :ole ,pease1 ^u an empty /oma*1 fa/+ two h\rs aft] x1 if ne$ be1 b if n1 ,food may be tak5 pres5tly aft] x1 al?\gh x is bett] to ab/a9 "s h\rs3 ,b :5 a ,disease ha? already invad$ a man1 :e!r x be ,fev]1 ,scurvy1 ,heada*1 ,cat>rh1 or any o!r ,disease infe/+ ,seam51 let ! ,pati5t =?) swall[ d[n ( ?is ,electu>y ! magnitude ( an ord9>y ,pease 7= x ha? no unpleasant ta/e7 & sweat if he c2 if n1 let him keep h[ev] a v mod]ate ,dyet all ! day1 & 9 ,summ] "t1 z mu* z he c1 avoid ! int5se heat1 & 9 ,w9t]1 ! extremity ( ,cold2 ! next day let him take ! quantity ( a ,pease or two1 & s let him encrease or dim9i% ! dose1 accord+ to ! /ate ( ! ,disease4 ,^! ?+s be+ well obs]v$1 all ,sicknesses w give place4 ,if a man c>ry ) him b half an ounce ( ?is ,m$ic9e to sea1 9 a long ,voyage1 he w possess a ,panacea1 bo? = ! prev5t+ & cur+ all ,diseases incid5t to 8 body4 ,?is is ( v great use & pr(it especially = ,ma/]s ( ,%ips1 to :om ,i also highly recomm5d x z su*1 & n to !m only1 b also to all ! ,inhabitants ( ! ,e>?1 to :om x promise? no less success4 ,if a ,m$ic9e c be inv5t$1 7besides t univ]sal "o ( ! ,philosoph]s7 accommodat$ to all diseases1 truly ?is is "o1 & w p]=m all1 or ev5 m ?an ,i h attribut$ to my ,ca?olicon 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,ph>mac4 ,spagyr4 t is a ,p[d]1 b ?is1 ( :i* ,i n[ disc\rse1 an ,electu>y prep>$ ( c]ta9 good ,+r$i5ts & ,sug>4 ,i affirm aga91 ,t !re is no disease1 :e!r int]nal or ext]nal1 = ! cur+ ( :i* ?is ,m$ic9e do? n suffice2 = x do? n only resi/ ! ,fev]1 ,scurvy1 & ,pox1 b ev5 ! ,g\t & ,leprosy x self1 provid$ !y be n too mu* fix$ & radicat$2 yea1 al?\gh !y be v invet]ate1 & _c be ?r\ghly root$ out by ?is ,m$ic9e1 nev]!less x gives relief 9 !m1 & r5d]s !m m tol]able1 & h9d]s ! accession ( ! daily fits1 & keeps x "u4 ,c]ta9ly :]e ?is ,m$ic9e c yield no help1 ,nature mu/ be :olly ru9$ & tir$ out4 ,:at ,i h "h writt51 is ! ,tru?1 :i* ,i am able to prove by exp]i5ce2 h[ev] x is free = e "o to believe or n believe me1 z he please?3 ,*ri/ian ,*>ity to my ,neighb\r ha? compell$ me1 if x be well tak51 x is well1 if n1 ,i h done my "p1 & dis*>g$ my ,consci5ce4 ,nor w ,i insi/ any f>!r on ! praise ( ?is ,panacea1 ,i h said en\gh to ^? :o believe1 or c und]/& me4 ,& ?us ,i h set be=e ! :ole ,_w1 t ,m$icam5t :i* c pres]ve f1 & cure ! mo/ griev\s ,diseases accompany+ ,%ips & ,voyages1 & also relieve 9 ! extremity ( ,hung]4 ,?is be+ done1 !re yet rema9s ano!r ,rem$y :]eby ! ,body may be reliev$1 & refre%$ 9 extremity ( ,?ir/1 :5 dr9k is want+2 & ?is is done by ,wat] conc5trat$1 :i* is ( s great virtue1 t x give? su* a refrig]ation to a ?ir/y ,palate1 t 9 ! :ole ,_w !re is n ! l4 ,see+ !re=e t 9 long ,voyages ,wat] is (t5 want+1 & putrefie? & /9ke?1 x w be v necess>y "h to decl>e & %ew1 h[ ,?ir/ may be re/ra9$ & r5d]$ tol]able 9 "t ( necessity4 ,!n also h[ common ,wat] may be pres]v$ f corruption2 moreov]1 t "o ,tun may effect z mu* = ! qu5*+ ( ,?ir/1 z o!rwise #b or #c ,tuns ( common ,wat] c4 ,:i* is n only my say+1 b ! ,tru? x self2 z ,i w "h prove by manife/ te/imonies3 ,& ?is is to be done z ,i h said1 by ,wat] conc5trat$ & coagulat$4 ,b :at t is1 ,i w fir/ %ew1 & !n by :at means x is to be prep>$ & us$4 ,to expla9 ! g5u9e ,prop]ty ( conc5trat$ ,wat] to _m1 may seem unnecess>y1 9 reg>d t ,seam5 are n skill$ 9 su* disc\rses1 nor c>eful ab\t !m2 & t !y r belong to ,philosoph]s1 & ! ,contemplators ( ,nature1 t !y may r5d] ! k ( !m famili> to !mselves3 ,b ?is ,treatise )\t d\bt w come into ! h&s ( wise & exp]i5c$ m51 z well z into ^? :o use ! ,seas1 & !re=e p]haps ,i %all n lose my lab\r1 if ,i some:at m exactly describe ! nature ( t wat]4 ,x is suffici5tly evid5t to all ^? :o h salut$ b ! ,?re%olds ( ,nature1 t ! ,omnipot5t ,god1 9 ! fir/ ,creation ( ! ,_w1 ha? sep>at$ ! ,elem5ts f ! rude ,*aos1 z also ! ,elem5ts f "o ano!r1 plac+ ! ,e>? 9 ! bottom or f\ndation ( ! ,c5t]1 & ov] t ! ,wat]1 ov] ! ,wat] ! ,air1 & ov] ! ,air ! ,fire2 s t e ( !m holde? its own receptacle & seat1 f :5ce1 )\t ! w ( ,god1 x _c rec$e4 ,nev]!less1 we f9d t "o alwaies p>ticipates ( ! o!r1 & none is f\nd )\t ano!r1 al?\gh "o be pr$om9ant & visible2 b ! re/ exi/ 9 x invisibly1 & by ! skill ( an ,arti/1 may visibly be d$uc$ f x4 ,s f ! ,e>? we elicite ,air1 ,wat]1 & ,fire2 f ! visible ,wat]1 natural ,e>?1 ,air1 & ,fire2 aga91 f ! ,air1 ,e>?1 ,wat]1 & ,fire2 & f ! ,fire1 ,air1 ,wat]1 & ,e>?4 ,h5ce ! ,elem5ts are cont9ually circulat$ f "o species into ano!r1 :i* inde$ we d n obs]ve or p]ceive1 & no ,elem5t c want an ,elem5t1 b drawe? its life & nutrim5t f ano!r4 ,! ,fire _c burn )\t ,air2 ! ,fire op]ate? ^u ! ,wat]1 & ( x make? ,air2 ! ,wat] re/e? 9 ! ,e>?1 & moi/5e? ! same2 ! ,fire impregnate? ! ,air2 ! ,air ins9uate? ! ,se$ into ! ,e>?2 ! ,e>? n\ri%e? & *]i%e? ! ,se$ unto p]fection1 & aft]w>ds br+e? to light :at x ha? conceiv$1 & c>ri$ 9 its belly4 ,^! ?+s are only h9t$ at by ! way1 & n )\t cause4 ,b to return to our conc5trat$ wat]1 t we may expla9 its nature1 "k1 t wat] is ! pr9cipium or beg9n+ ( all ! ,elem5ts2 :i* ?+ is suffici5tly manife/1 & may be se5 daily1 especially 9 ! subt]ranean ,m9es ( ,metals1 ^: inw>d b[els are s p5etrat$1 t !re is n only wat]1 b we also see x to be quickly transmut$ into v>i\s =ms ( ,m9]al ,bodies1 ! :i* )\t is famili>2 & ! m limpid or cle> ! wat] is1 ! bright] ,/ones & pur] ,m9]als x g5]ate?3 ,( :i* y may read m 9 t ,treatise1 ,! ,second ,"p ( ! ,m9]al ,"w :]e ,i h describ$ ! g5]ation ( ,m9]als2 also t ,fl9ts & ,s&1 9 ! ,e>?1 ,riv]s1 & ,seas1 receive _! encrease f wat]1 is suffici5tly manife/2 = all s& 0 primitively wat] only1 & ha? pass$ out ( wat] into h>d s& or /ones1 & into :i* x may aga9 be *ang$4 ,b ?is is n to be us$ z a ,rem$y aga9/ ,?ir/1 because x is n[ too h>d1 & difficultly returne? to its fir/ matt]1 viz4 ,wat]1 except by ! b5efit ( ano!r subject1 :i* is a m$ium betwe5 ,s&1 ,fl9ts1 ,cry/al1 & common wat]1 viz4 ,salt1 :i* ha? an agreem5t ) ! nature bo? ( common wat] & t ( /ones1 & may be easily *ang$ into ei!r ( !m2 z y %all h]eaft] he>4 ,b ?is conc5trat$ wat]1 :i* ,i "h propose = ! vanqui%+ ( ,?ir/1 & refre%+ ( ! body1 is salt prep>$ & conc5trat$1 ei!r ( ! wat]s ( ,m\nta9s1 or ( ! ,sea1 :i* are ( ! same goodness3 ,( :i* aft]w>ds is prep>$ by ,art a wat] s excell5t1 t = repress+ ( ,?ir/ & refre%+ a languid body1 !re is no ,rem$y 9 ! _w may be comp>$ to x4 ,"h "s "o ignorant ( natural ?+s may object1 & say1 ,h[ c x be t ,salt %\ld repel ,?ir/1 see+ t :5 x is eat51 x excite? & encrease? ! same8 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 ,t common salt1 z x is fir/ extract$ or boil$1 c 9 no wise re/ra9 ! ,appetite ( dr9k+1 b r provoke x1 except its pravity be fir/ correct$ & depurat$2 = e salt seems to h laid aside its nature & prop]ty1 s long z x conta9s e>?y & gross fces1 :i* nev]!less may be remov$ f x by solution1 filtration1 & coagulation2 :5ce also x is bitt]1 a/r+5t1 & h>d2 b ?is h>%ness & t]re/reity be+ remov$1 ! salt rema9e? no long] h>d1 b is r$uc$ into a s(t & fluid ,liquor1 n sweet1 b pleasantly acid1 ta/+ l an ,apple or ! /ones ( ,grapes4 ,& ?is purification mu/ be made by ! =ce ( ,fire1 viz4 :5 ! salt 9 de/ill+ is sublim$ 9 e>!n ,vessels1 by /rong ,flames2 & !n ! pure/ & mo/ noble "p only asc5de?1 & ! m gross & e>?y rema9e? 9 ! bottom1 & is ( no use2 b ! pur] "p is ( great p[] & virtues1 n only aga9/ ,?ir/1 b is also v necess>y = _m o!r ?+s1 z %all h]eaft] be demon/rat$4 ,t o!rwise 9 impure common salt a great ,virtue is lat5t1 let no man d\bt1 see+ t x may be daily obs]v$3 ,:]e=e t excell5t ,philosoph] ,plato write?1 ,t 9 salt !re is some:at div9e2 & accord+ to ! op9ion ( o!r great & wise m51 ,,god ha? op5ly manife/$ ,himself 9 ,fire & ,salt1 & ! anci5t ,philosoph]s 7 h5ce taught to prep>e _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 :i* ,art ( prep>+ !y h call$ ,al*ymy1 or ,! melt+ ( ,salt2 b ,i speak n ?is by exp]i5ce1 9 reg>d t ,i nev] yet dur/ attempt s great a ,secret1 be+ cont5t$ ) small] ?+s2 b ?is ,i "k1 & h div]s times done1 viz4 t by a c]ta9 ,artifice1 ,i h precipitat$ f common ,salt "s corporeal ,gold1 al?\gh )\t pr(it1 & only to see ! possibility1 :i* )\t ^? precipitations rema9e? spiritual1 & at l5g? by !m obta9e? a corporeal sub/ance4 ,inde$ ! greate/ ,my/]y ( ! :ole ,_w consi/e? 9 ,fire & ,salt1 & ) ^? two 7aft] ,god7 no?+ may be comp>$2 = ! ,flame raise? ,light out ( ,d>kness1 :i* o!rwise none b ,god c d4 ,x is also fit to re/ore life to ! dead1 no o!rwise ?an ! w>m ,sun or ,ov5 revive? ,worms1 ,frogs1 ,s]p5ts1 ,flies1 & o!r ,insects1 :i* h be5 kill$ by ! ,cold2 ( :i* ,i h made m5tion 9 ! second "p ( my ,ph>macop4 ,spagyr4 z also 9 ,miraculum ,mundi1 & its ,explication4 ,_m m5 use ,fire1 yet "k n :at !y h or use3 ,s also x happ5e? ) salt1 all m5 use x out ( cu/om1 b obs]ve n :at !y ta/e4 ,salt is a ?+ ( great mom5t2 by x we give /r5g? to resi/ ,corruption1 bo? to ! liv+ & ! dead4 ,& s x is1 t if m5 _h n salt1 or at ! lea/ ^? ,plants & ,fruits1 9 :i* x dwells1 !y w\ld putrefie :ile yet liv+4 ,:i* w\ld also happ5 to ,cattel1 if !y did n eat ,grass1 :i* conta9s 9 x self its own salt1 & suffice? !m 9 fe$+2 nev]!less if some?+ bett] 7 giv5 !m ) x1 x w\ld be v pr(itable = !m2 = if to horn$ ,bea/s1 z also ,hogs1 "s saltness 7 giv5 ) _! meat & dr9k1 !y w\ld !reby acquire mu* /r5g? & fatness4 ,see+ !re=e t ,salt1 :il/ x is yet gross & rude1 & defil$ ) _m impurities1 p]=me? su* ?+s 9 liv+ ,creatures1 & pres]ve? ,fle% & ,fi%1 z also all ,h]bs & ,grass1 long f ,corruption2 ,:at c\ld n su* a salt d1 :i* by ! help ( ,art ha? receiv$ a great] purity ?an ,nature ha? be/[$ ^u x8 ,= ! ,fire conta9e? a p[] ( correct+ & purify+ salt1 & conv]t+ x into a f9] & bett] sub/ance4 ,! common salts :i* we daily use1 d inde$ give a reli% to all ,edibles1 & pres]ve !m f putrefaction2 yet nev]!less !y dry1 a/r+e1 & b9d ! belly2 also excite ,?ir/2 b salt be+ rectifi$ & depurat$1 communicate? a sweet & grateful ta/e1 also m p[]fully resi/e? ,corruption ?an ! o!r1 nei!r do? x b9d ! belly1 b keepe? x soluble1 expelle? ,ur9e2 nor do? x cause ,?ir/1 b r take? x away bo? f ! sick & s\nd3 ,s great a diff]5ce is !re betwe5 ! common & correct$ & depurat$ salt1 :i* ,ru/icks little und]/&4 ,! nature & prop]ty ( common salt is kn[n to e "o1 z f> z conc]ns ! ,kit*91 b ! rectifi$ is kn[n to few3 ,& ! ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* is 9 use 9 ,apo!c>ies %ops1 & :i* !y also sell1 be+ = ! mo/ "p n rightly prep>$1 effecte? little1 & !re=e n frequ5tly us$3 ,b if x 7 made & rectifi$ z x %\ld be1 x w\ld n only h a pleasant] ta/e1 b also a bett] op]ation4 ,s _m ?+s be> ,names :i* are n agreeable to ! ?+1 & !re=e _c p]=m :at is expect$ f !m4 ,! ,anci5ts h ascrib$ great ,virtues to ,_s ( ,salt 9 ,m$ic9e1 :i* x inde$ ha?1 if aft] its de/illation x be well rectifi$ & dephlegm$2 b if x be adm9i/r$ s crude z x asc5ds ! fir/ "t1 x may p]haps d m h>m ?an good1 inasmu* z a great deal ( t]re/reity comes ov] ) x1 :i* 9 ! rectify+ rema9e? 9 ! bottom ( ! ,glass1 z an insipid1 bitt]1 or a/r+5t salt4 ,& al?\gh ?is be well en\gh kn[n to "s1 nev]!less !y abhor to rectifie _! _s1 because ! _s 9 rectification lose? a great "p ( its weight1 by sep>at+ its sup]fluities4 ,i taught1 _m ye>s s9ce1 h[ to prep>e ! _s ( salt 9 quantity1 ^: description is also exactly set d[n 9 ! fir/ & second "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,x also demon/rate? its utility 9 ,metallicks2 z manife/ly appe>s 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,m9]al ,"w1 :]e ! mann] ( extract+ ,gold f ,/ones1 by its help1 is taught4 ,al?o' ! _s = t "w %\ld be prep>$ aft] ano!r mann]1 ?an t :i* is to be us$ at ,sea1 or on %ore1 = ! cur+ ,diseases or repress+ ( ,?ir/2 :]e=e ,i'll fir/ tea* ! way ( mak+ ?is1 & !n also %ew its ,use4 ,z = ! mann] ( anatomis+ ,salt by ,fire & ,art1 & transmut+ x into a pure & sweet _s1 x is v>i\s1 = "o use? ?is1 ano!r way1 z ,i also h taught div]s waies1 9 ! fir/ & second "p ( my ,furnaces2 b "h ,i w appo9t ano!r1 :i* is ! be/ & mo/ commodi\s = ! uses treat$ ( 9 ?is ,book1 & is ?us to be p]=m$4 ,get "s /rong ,retorts1 made ( good ,e>? 7b ,glass is bett]7 fill !m ) ! foll[+ mixture ( ,salt & ,e>?1 !n accord+ to ,art1 de/il !nce a _s gratefully acid1 :i* duly rectifie1 & x w be prep>$ = ,use4 ,! salt is to be ?us prep>$ = de/illation3 fill a great ,crucible ) ,sea-salt1 :i* cov] ) an e>!n ,cov]1 & by degrees put ,fire ab\t x ( flam+ ,coals1 encreas+ x1 until ! salt be all ov] r$-hot2 ?is be+ done1 pres5tly remove x f ! fire1 & let x cool2 by ?is means1 if any greasie sordes1 or o!r combu/ible impurities1 adh]e to ! salt1 !y w be consum$ & vani%4 ,dissolve ! salt 9 common wat]1 filt] or /ra9 x ?r\gh a f9e close ,l95 ,clo?1 t ! fces may be sep>at$2 ! cle> ,liquor evaporate 9 an e>!n glaz$ ,vessel1 till ! ,cuticula appe>1 !n make little balls ( clay & s&1 ab\t ! bigness ( ,walnuts or ,pigeons ,eggs2 dry !m1 & heat !m r$-hot 9 an e>!n ,vessel1 & s ! fat _s ( ! ,e>? w be burnt away2 !n imbibe ^? balls ) y\r /rong salt wat]1 by lett+ !m rema9 9 x = "s h\rs1 t !y may dr9k 9 z mu* ( x z !y c1 !n take !m out1 & dry !m3 ,) ^! fill y\r ,retorts1 & adm9i/] ,fire by degrees1 & at l5g? urge ) ! /ronge/ flames1 s long1 till !y emit no m fume1 = !n all ! _s is come =?3 ,! ,receiv] mu/ be ( ,glass1 & v l>ge1 9 ^: bottom mu/ also be a little wat]1 to attract & cond5se ! _s4 ,! ,de/illation be+ f9i%$1 ! _s is to be rectifi$ by x self 9 a l[ ,cucurbit 9 s&1 & fir/ ! wat] or phlegm w come ov]1 7:i* y may keep = ano!r de/illation7 !n ! pure & sweet _s w rise limpid & cle>1 & an unpleasant salt w rema9 9 ! bottom1 :i* is to be ca/ away1 & ! _s to be kept = ! uses to be %ew$ h]eaft]4 ,b if y desire to h ! _s yet m pure1 & efficaci\s1 y may rectifie x aga9 ^u calc9$ or p[d]$ ,fl9ts1 :i* w reta9 9 ! bottom :atsoev] is yet gross or impure1 & ! _s w be r5d]$ v pure & subtile2 = ! ,fl9t at ! fir/ 0 ,wat] & ,salt1 & h5ce bo? conta9 9 !mselves s /reight a communion4 ,?is may be se5 among ! ,glass-mak]s1 :o r$uce ,s& or ,fl9ts into cle>ness by melt+1 t !nce !y may make pure ,glass2 = ,salt 9 ! ,fire dissolve? s&1 ,fl9t1 ,cry/al1 & toge!r ) !m receive? ! ,ess5ce ( ,glass2 yea1 & ^! v species & matt]s1 by ! help ( an ,alkaly ,salt1 are resolv$ into a diaphan\s ,glass1 :i* be+ put into common ,wat]1 melt l salt2 ( :i* ,i h disc\rs$ 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,:5 we de/il ! a=esaid rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt aga9 f p[d]$ ,fl9ts1 f ! innate love :i* x ha? to ! ,fl9ts1 x c>rie? "s "p ( !m upw>ds ) x self1 & is made bett] = use 9 all ,diseases1 especially 9 ! ,dropsie1 ,/one1 & ,g\t x is an excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,fl9ts rema9+ 9 ! bottom1 yield a wat] :i* dissolve? ! h>de/ ,cry/als1 & is acid l ! _s ( ,salt1 & no?+ else b "p ( x coagulat$ ) !m1 & may be adm9i/r$ 9 all cases z ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,let no man wond] t ,i ascribe m to ?is ,_s rectifi$ ) ,fl9ts1 ?an to any o!r common _s ( salt2 = few "k :at ,virtues are lat5t 9 fl9ts or s&4 ,all ,birds & f\r-foot$ ,animals use s&4 ,_m m5 adm9i/] ! p[d] ( ,fl9ts & ,cry/al1 = ! corroborat+ ( weak /oma*s4 ,h5s dev\r ,s& & small ,pebbles1 t !y may !nce h matt] = _! ,egg%els1 & be+ deb>r$ ( x1 lay ,eggs )\t %ells4 ,:]e=e ,i affirm1 ,t ?is _s ( ,salt1 ab/ract$ f fl9ts1 to be bett] 9 _m ,diseases ?an ! common _s1 & especially ! ,cry/als1 or _s ( salt coagulat$1 ( :i* we h above made m5tion4 ,let ?is ,suffice conc]n+ ! ,prep>ation ( _s ( salt4 ,n[ we w also tea*1 h[ x is to be adm9i/r$ ei!r at ,sea or on ,%ore1 = ! repell+ ( ,?ir/1 & ! ,cure ( ,diseases3 ,to :at o!r purposes ! _s ( salt s]ves1 besides ,m$ic9e1 ,i h %ew$ else:]e2 "h my int5tion is only to signifie ( :at great use & pr(it x may be 9 ,voyages to ,sea1 :i* 0 ! only occasion ( writ+ ?is ,treatise4 ,( ! ,use ( ,_s ( ,salt 9 ,%ips1 aga9/ ,?ir/1 & also ! ,scurvy4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 ?is _s is pr(itable to ! body1 :5 a small quantity ( x is put into ! ,hog%eads ( ,wat]1 !re( ,seam5 & ,s\ldi]s dr9k1 to :i* x gives a grateful acidity1 l t ( ,w9e1 & is f> m effectual 9 qu5*+ ( ,?ir/1 & 9 less quantity ?an o!r ,wat]1 & besides pres]ves ! ,wat] f corruption & /9k+1 :i* o!rwise 9 long ,voyages x is wont to suff]1 contract+ a mudd9ess1 blackness1 & bre$+ ,worms1 :i* g5]ate ! ,scurvy2 = ! ,wat] conta9+ ! _s ( salt1 _c corrupt2 :i* _s also pres]ve? o!r ?+s1 bo? liv+ & dead1 f putrefaction4 ,& because ! wat] ) ! acid _s ( salt ext+ui%e? ,?ir/ m ?an any o!r1 x necess>ily foll[s1 t s great a quantity ( wat] ne$ n be c>ri$ = a ,voyage1 z o!rwise is usual4 ,moreov]1 see+ t ! _s ( salt resi/e? all putrefaction1 x suff]e? n ! ,scurvy to take root1 = x refre%e? & exhil>ate? a man ) great vig\r1 corroborate? ! /oma*1 & all ! memb]s ( ! body1 x consume? pituit\s matt] 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 expelle? ,ur9e & ,/one1 keepe? ! ,belly soluble1 promote? dige/ion2 x suff]e? no ,disease to gr[ f corruption ( ! ,blood1 to :i* o!rwise ,sea-f>+ m5 are subject3 ,moreov]1 x ex]te? its salutif]\s ,virtues1 if a little ( x be m+l$ ) ,w9e & ,be]1 9 ,%ips1 :i* w long pres]ve x 9 its goodness & s9c]ity1 caus+ x ! bett] to repress ,?ir/1 & !re=e to g ! f>!r 9 use4 ,also ,beef1 ,mutton1 & ,veal may by x be pres]v$ a long "t1 viz4 if !y be put into /one pots1 & p[d]$ or condit$ ) "s salt1 dissolv$ 9 ! _s ( salt4 ,nev]!less x behove? t ! ,fle% be )\t _m ,bones1 & t all ! legs1 %9s1 or %anks be cut (f4 ,moreov]1 a v small quantity ( ! _s be+ add$ to ! wat] 9 :i* ,fi% is to be boil$1 make? ! ,fi% eat firm & close1 & ( a mu* solid] reli% ?an :5 spr9kl$ ) ,v9eg>4 ,s also ,rais9s be+ put into wat] impregnat$ ) _s ( salt1 w gr[ s(t1 & swell1 & w recov] _! /r5g? & sweetness1 z if !y 7 fre% pluck$ f ! ,v9e1 :i* w af=d a great refre%m5t to ^? :o frequ5t ! ,seas4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is _s may commodi\sly be us$1 n only 9 ,wat]1 ,w9e1 or ,be]1 b also 9 all sorts ( ,food 9 ,%ips2 = x give? a v pleasant ta/e to all meat & dr9k1 & correcte? !m s1 t !y become m :olsom4 ,x ha? also ano!r v pr(itable use1 viz4 ,if 9 hot wea!r b "o drop1 or s small a "p ( ! coagulat$ _s1 z ! magnitude ( an ,hempse$1 be mix$ ) sug> & held ^u ! ,tongue2 = x s coole? ! m\?1 & allaye? ,?ir/1 t !re w be no ne$ ( bad ,wat] or ,be]1 by :i* ! body is m violat$ ?an corroborat$1 ?r\gh dr9k+ (t5 & mu* ( !m4 ,nor is ?is ! lea/ ( its virtues1 t :5 9 a long ,voyage !re is a want ( wat]1 a little m ( ! _s ( salt may be put into x ?an w s]ve = a grateful acidity2 = s x w qu5* ,?ir/ = a long] "t1 & 9 a less quantity ?an o!rwise a great] quantity ( wat] c d4 ,yea1 al?\gh ! ,%ip %\ld be ca/ away1 & ! m5 =c$ to betake !mselves to _! ,boat1 or brok5 pieces ( ! ,%ip1 z x (t5 happ5s1 if !y h b an ounce ( ! _s ( salt 9 a ,glass1 or half s mu* ( x coagulat$1 9 defect ( ,dr9k1 !y may su/a9 _! lives & heal? !re) s long1 till x please ,god to af=d !m a means ( gett+ to %ore2 nor w !y be =c$ to dr9k _! own ,ur9e1 or ,sea-wat]1 :i* is p]nici\s4 ,^! & ! l ,virtues ! _s ( salt %ewe? 9 ,%ips1 :i* = brevity sake1 are n all decl>$4 ,i h also m$itat$ h[ ! ,sea-wat] may be made sweet & dr9kable by precipitation1 :i* w\ld be v desirable 9 want ( wat]3 ,& s f> ,i h atta9$1 t ,i c precipitate a good quantity ( ! salt f ! wat]1 :i* also becomes mu* sweet]1 b yet n s fully1 b "s saltness rema9s 9 x4 ,al?\gh 9 case ( necessity ?is wat] may be us$ 9 ,%ips = ! boil+ ( ,pease & ,beans1 z also = ! f]m5t+ ( conc5trat$ ,corn4 ,:at ,i n[ "k conc]n+ ?is precipitation1 ,i w make manife/ = ! good ( my ,neighb\r1 & %ew a good beg9n+ h[ ,sea-wat] may be made fit to dr9k4 ,!re is a c]ta9 k9d ( ,m9]al call$ ,m>y's ,ice2 x is n ! ,muscovian ,glass1 z p]haps "s may ?9k1 b ano!r ?+2 :5 x is heat r$-hot 9 ! fire1 & s ca/ into ,sea-wat]1 x is pres5tly r$uc$ to a t5d] & :ite p[d]2 :i* be+ done1 ! ,wat] w be agitat$ & mov$ hi!r & ?i!r2 !n ! ,p[d] attracte? to x self "p ( ! ,salt f ! ,wat]1 & settle? to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 & ! ,wat] gr[e? cle>1 :i* may be p\r$ out1 & if ?is lab\r be once or twice repeat$1 ! ,wat]1 by ?is precipitation1 w inde$ be made sweet]1 b n altoge!r potable4 ,also ! salt or solution ( ,saturn dismisse? mu* ( ! salt f ,sea-wat]1 yet by t x is n r5d]$ dr9kable4 ,! be/ way :i* ,i n[ "k1 is ?is :i* foll[s1 b x is some:at co/ly3 ,nev]!less :5 necessity urge?1 sweet & good wat] pr(ite? a man m ?an a ,bond ( an hundr$ pieces ( ,gold4 ,h5ce ?is ,art des]ve? to be hon\r$1 al?\gh x be co/ly2 = a man ready to die ) ,?ir/ w\ld give all he ha? = a draught ( ,wat] to save 8 ,life3 ,:]e=e some:at ( ?is precipitation may be committ$ to ,%ips1 = _! pres]vation1 :i* may be us$ 9 great necessity1 b if no su* be1 x may be br\ght home aga91 & kept = ano!r ,voyage1 see+ t x w 9 no wise decay1 b be z good aft] an hundr$ ye>s1 z ! fir/ day ( its prep>ation4 ,b :at ?is is1 !re is no ne$ op5ly to divulge1 b he :o desire? x1 may come to me & h x3 ,b = ! in=mation ( ^? :o are skilful 9 ,*ymi/ry1 ,i w intimate ?is2 ,t ! precipitation ( ,salt f ,wat]1 is necess>ily to be p]=m$ by a s+ul> s&1 :i* do? n only drive salt d[nw>ds1 b also all ,phlegm1 ,sordes1 & ,impurities2 s t al?\gh ! wat] %\ld be l to a ,f5 or ,dunghill 9 fil? & /9k1 by ! b5efit ( ?is precipitation1 9 a few h\rs1 x %\ld become l cle> ,f\nta9 wat]1 because ! evil od\r & ta/e w\ld also be precipitat$4 ,! same may be done 9 all ,wat]s1 h[ na/y & muddy soev]1 & n only 9 ,wat]s1 b also 9 all potable ,liquors1 z ,w9e & ,be]1 al?\gh ! ,w9e 7 r$1 see+ t ! precipitation ca/e? to ! bottom all mudd9ess1 col\r1 & /9k4 ,& h5ce n only ^? ,liquors1 :i* are *ang$ r$ by corruption1 or o!r accid5t1 b also ,cry/als1 :i* are r$ by nature1 may be r$uc$ to a p]spicu\s cl>ity2 :i* is a ?+ v pr(itable = ,v9tn]s2 = o!rwise ! ,sea-wat]s become sweet :5 !y are c>ri$ f> ?r\gh common s&1 :i* imbibe? _! salt2 = ^? two h a mutual communion & communication1 see+ t bo? are g5]at$ ( ,wat]2 h5ce also1 by ! fire1 !y are resolv$ into a dry ,wat]1 or pellucid ,glass4 ,:5ce any man kn[+ 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 may appreh5d1 t ?is precipitation ( ,sea-wat] is built ^u a f\ndation agreeable to ,nature4 ,my ,alexiph>mac1 or ,m9]al-,electu>y1 be=e m5tion$1 z also ! ,_s & ,cry/als ( ,salt1 may be adm9i/r$1 z well at ,l& z on ,sea1 aga9/ ! ,scurvy1 ,fev]s1 & o!r ,diseases4 ,& al?\gh 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,ph>macop4 ,i h already describ$ a c]ta9 ,m9]al ,rem$y1 "u ! ,title ( a ,panacea1 & comm5d$ x aga9/ all ,diseases1 by :i* admirable ,cures are e'ry :]e done1 yet ,i pref] my ,m9]al ,electu>y be=e t1 because x is m accommodat$ to use1 see+ t :5 ne$ requires1 x may be tak5 out ( a ,box ) a ,knife only2 nei!r is !re ne$ ( any ,vehicle1 z ,w9e1 ,be]1 or o!rs1 :i* are necess>y to be us$ ) ! ,panacea2 nei!r is !re ne$ ( weigh+ x1 b may be proportion$ by ! ,eye1 accord+ to ! age & /r5g? ( ! sick4 ,^? :o are ( full age & /r5g?1 may take z mu* ( ! ,electu>y ^u a fa/+ /oma* z w equal ! magnitude ( a ,pease1 & fa/ "s h\rs aft] x1 if "t & opportunity p]mit2 also let ! ,pati5t avoid ! cold ,air1 & ! heat ( ! ,sun 9 hot seasons4 ,x is to be tak5 twice1 f\r times1 or (tn]1 9 a week1 accord+ to ! necessity ( ! sick1 to :i* x mu/ also be proportion$ by encreas+ or dim9i%+ ! ,dose2 = if "o gra9 %\ld n "w1 ! ,pati5t may take two1 asc5d+ to #c or #d1 if ne$ be4 ,:5 a small ,dose is adm9i/r$1 x works ins5sibly2 if a little m1 !n x worke? by /ool1 & sometimes by vomit1 :5 x f9de? diseasie matt] 9 ! /oma*2 if x f9de? deprav$ salt hum\rs1 x ca/e? !m out by sweat1 spitt+1 or ur9e1 & ?r\ghly purge? ! body f e evil4 ,9 brief1 ,i say1 x greatly purifie? ! ,blood1 op5e? all ob/ructions ( ! int]nal pr9cipal memb]s1 z ! ,liv]1 ,sple51 & ,lungs1 beyond all ,phlegmagogues3 ,x h9d]e? ! gr[? ( all ,apo/emations bo? )9 & )\t ! body2 x consume? ,fluxes & ,cat>rhs1 :i* fall ^u ! ,eyes1 ,e>s1 & ,tee?2 x ext]m9ate? ! v5]eal ,pox 9 a %ort "t2 x also cure? ! ,dropsie1 ,leprosie1 ,g\t1 & ,fall+-sickness1 bo? 9 old & "y2 expelle? ! ,/one bo? ( ! ,kidneys & ,bladd]2 cure? all sorts ( ,fev]s2 & la/ly1 x heale? all inw>d & outw>d ,w\nds & ,ulc]s1 be+ tak5 inw>dly1 & a due ,diet obs]v$4 ,?is is a safe & approv$ ,m$ic9e 9 ! cure ( all curable diseases1 nor do? x fail to help 9 invet]ate affects1 viz4 :5 a disease ha? be5 long gr[+1 & is n[ firmly root$ & fix$1 t x _c be totally expell$1 z ! ,g\t & ,/one1 yet !n ?is ,m$ic9e mitigate? ! pa91 & make? ! ,fits sl[] & m tol]able1 & suff]e? n ! ,disease to encrease1 b to be m & m abat$ & dim9i%$4 ,x cures all ,scabs & ,r+worms1 or ,tett]s1 proce$+ f an impure ,blood & ,liv]1 only by tak+ x inw>dly1 )\t any outw>d unctions4 ,:at %all ,i say m8 ,?is ,m$ic9e _c be suffici5tly prais$1 see+ t x op]ate? univ]sally aga9/ all ! diseases bo? ( ,m5 & ,bea/s3 ,b ,i mu/ =be>1 = if ,i %\ld %ew all its ,virtues1 ?is ,treatise w\ld swell to too great a bulk4 ,9 ,m>itime ,t[ns1 & o!r places :]e ! ,scurvy is regnant1 a bett] ,m$ic9e ?an ?is _c be f\nd1 = x remove? all pravity ( ,hum\rs1 f :i* su* diseases proce$2 x pres]ve? f ! ,plague1 & o!r ,contagions1 & happily cure? _! ,infections2 x /r5g!ne? ! ,memory1 ,he>t1 & ,bra92 pres]ve? f ! ,palsie & its ,concomitants3 ,9 "t x re/ore? ^? :o h _! ,memb]s contract$1 & _! ,n]ves repress$ & immovable1 aft] ! be+ ano9t$ ) ,m]cury1 = ! cure ( ! ,pox4 ,he t w take x e week or once 9 #c or #d weeks z a pres]vative1 %all n h ! ,too?-a*1 nor %all 8 ,e>s be tr\bl$ ) r++ or o!r noises1 nor %all 8 ,eyes be tr\bl$ ) %>p ,rheums2 b by ! b5efit ( ?is1 ^? cont9ual invet]ate ,corrod]s ( ! ,body1 ,cat>rh1 ,fi/ula1 ,canc]1 & o!r almo/ incurable symptoms1 are ?r\ghly cur$4 ,h5ce bo? ,ri* & ,poor1 & ^? especially :o g long ,voyages to ,sea1 & want ,physicians1 ought to e/eem ?is ,alexiph>mac1 & provide !mselves ) x aga9/ a "t ( necessity4 ,if any man c>ries ) him half an ounce ( x1 x w be suffici5t = pres]vation & curation = m ?an a ye>1 9 _m diseases4 ,if a ,%ip go+ to ! ,ea/ or ,we/ ,indies1 c>ry ) !m half a p\nd ( x1 !y may save ! ,lives ( _m m52 "o ( :i* is ( t5 times m value ?an ! price ( ! ,m$ic9e1 by help ( :i* ! lives & heal? ( _m ,hundr$s ( ,m5 may be pres]v$1 & be+ sick1 may be r$uc$ to _! =m] heal?4 ,n[ x is f>!r necess>y to describe ! ,virtues :i* ! ,_s ( ,salt %ewe? on ,%ore2 = t :i* is pr(itable to ! sick on %ipbo>d1 is n hurtful = ^? :o dwell at ,l&3 ,= ?is _s may be us$ 9 all ,h\ses 9 _! usual dr9k1 z ,be] or ,w9e1 especially 9 ^! moi/ ,regions1 :]e ! ,scurvy commonly reigne?2 s t !re is sc>cely an ,h\se to be f\nd1 9 :i* !re is n "o at ! lea/ infect$ ) ?is ,disease2 = ! dr9k is h]eby made cle>1 s t x well dilate? ! ,ur9>y passages1 moreov] h9d]e? ! gr[+ ( ! /one 9 ! ,kidnys & ,bladd]2 x also gives a pleasant ta/e to ! ,w9e1 remove? its sup]flu\s ,t>t> & precipitate? x to ! bottom1 s t ,spani% & ,fr5* ,w9e acquire a cle>ness l to ,rh5i% w9e4 ,9 ,summ] "t1 aft] ,liquors h once wr\ght1 x suff]e? !m n to fret1 gr[ muc\s1 or "w aga91 b keepe? !m f _m ,accid5ts4 ,fr5* ,w9es1 z sold 9 _m places1 h nei!r od\r nor ta/e1 b good ,w9e is end[$ bo? ) a ,v9\s reli%1 & a grateful od\r2 & :5 ^! are want+1 ! "n agrees n ) ! ?+4 ,b ! ,_s ( ,salt1 ) ! ,ess5ce ( ,w9e1 conciliates to ,fr5* w9e ! smell1 ta/e1 & col\r ( ,rh5i% w9e4 ,h5ce also be+ s meliorat$1 x w1 l ,rh5i%1 keep _m ye>s1 :i* o!rwise w h>dly hold good two ye>s4 ,moreov]1 by ! _s ( salt t quality may be tak5 away f ,honey1 :i* r5d]s its ta/e some:at ungrateful1 & its hidd5 ,impurities may be precipitat$1 s t an excell5t :olsom dr9k may be made ( x4 ,:i* is a fam\s ,art to be us$ 9 ^? places :]e !re is no w9e2 = :5 ,honey is well depurat$1 & ! unpleasant ta/e tak5 f x1 x becomes z a com=t+ ,balsam to ,man2 z t old ,s\ldi] _h exp]i5c$1 :om ,alex&] ask$ :at he _h us$ to prolong 8 ,life to s great an ,age1 he answ]$1 ,t inw>dly he _h us$ ,honey1 & outw>dly ,oil4 ,& x is evid5t to _m1 t !re is a great virtue 9 ,honey1 b by reason ( ! unpleasant ta/e1 x is loa!d2 :i* yet is remov$ by ! _s ( salt1 s t a dr9k prep>$ ( su* pure ,honey1 is z :olsom z ! be/ w9e3 :i* ha? also ?is b5efit1 t e ,h\sekeep] may h ?is dr9k at 8 ,table1 at any "t ( ! ye>4 ,?is honi$ ,nect> also holde? good _m ye>s1 aft] ! mann] ( ! be/ ,rh5i% w9e1 & is made = a small *>ge1 & w be a great com=t to ^? :o are n able to g to ! price ( w9e4 ,moreov]1 e "o may make 8 own dr9k z /rong & z sweet z he please?2 :i* is ! pr9cipal head ( ! ,art1 to take away ! ungrateful ta/e f ! ,honey1 :i* be+ remov$ by ! _s ( salt1 ! dr9k w become cle>1 to :i* y may add a little ,fr5* or ,rh5i% w9e = ta/e sake4 ,y may !nce also make good ,be]1 :i* w hold its goodness #aj or #bj ye>s1 or m1 viz4 if in/ead ( common wat] y take ! wat] ( ,hops1 to dissolve ! purifi$ ,honey1 to :i* 7if y please7 y may give div]s ta/s1 by putt+ into x div]s ,h]bs1 z is wont to be done 9 w9e & be]4 ,b ?is y are especially to reg>d1 ,t = ?is bus9ess y d n use unrectifi$ _s ( salt1 = su* w\ld spoil ! ta/e1 & corrupt ! dr9k1 b alwaies take t :i* is well rectify'd1 :i* ,i h suffici5tly taught ! mann] ( do+ (1 bo? 9 ?is ,treatise1 & div]s o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,,nb4 ,!re is no ne$ to put ! _s into a ,vessel ( ,w9e or ,be]1 b x suffice? to keep x 9 a small glass1 & z (t5 z y h occasion to put "s drops ( x into a ,bottle ( ,w9e or ,be]1 & s to dr9k ( x4 ,e "o !re=e may make 8 dr9k z he w1 by putt+ 9 m or less ( ! _s1 accord+ to 8 ,palate2 :i* do? n only s]ve to make ! w9e & be] cle> & diuretick1 b may also be us$ 9 ,f\nta9-wat]1 9 hot wea!r1 = ! allay+ ( w9e3 ,= if "s drops ( x be put into a bottle ( wat]1 x give? x a grateful acidity1 n mu* unlike to ! natural ,m9]al acid wat]s1 & 9 hot wea!r allaye? ! ov]-great heat ( ! ,blood1 & qu5*e? ,?ir/1 s t !re is no ne$ ( burd5+ ! /oma* ) mu* w9e or be]4 ,also all ^? dr9ks1 z w9e1 be]1 & wat]1 :i* are m+l$ ) ! well-rectifi$ _s ( salt1 are f> :olsom] ?an o!r ord9>y dr9ks4 ,if a little pure ,/eel be dissolv$ 9 _s ( ,salt1 & !n put to fair wat]1 x w h almo/ ! same ta/e ) ! ,spaw-wat]1 & if "s quantity ( x be drank1 x loose? ! belly1 & evacuate? black ,excrem5ts1 :5ce a man gr[s lively & vigor\s1 z if he _h drank ( ! ,spaw-wat]s4 ,& ?is b5efit may accrue by x to all ,travell]s1 :o c>ry+ ) !m a little _s ( salt 9 a glass1 may at all times1 & 9 all places1 correct & am5d _! be] or w9e 9 _! ,tuns1 & give x a bett] reli%3 ,b because ?is _s is m liable to be lo/ 9 a liquid =m by any accid5t befall+ ! glass1 !re=e be+ coagulat$ into a dry =m1 x may be m commodi\sly c>ri$ ab\t 9 a ,pap] or ,box1 ( :i* ! magnitude ( a small ,pease drank 9 "o cup ( wat]1 qu5*e? ,?ir/ bett] ?an a great quantity ( wat] alone4 ,?is _s or salt w be s]viceable to m5 ( all sorts1 b to none m ?an to ,seam5 or ,s\ldi]s1 9 w>-l exp$itions1 ( :i* sometimes m die ?r\gh want ( wat]1 ?an by ! sword1 :o also = ! mo/ "p contract _! ,diseases f ! fil?s 9 ,%ips1 :i* might easily be prev5t$4 ,:at w x pr(it a ,capta9 ( a ,man ( ,w>1 or ! ,comm&] ( a ,m]*ant-%ip to h _m m5 = 8 def5ce & s]vice1 if !y are disabl$ by a ,disease8 ,7 x n !n bett] to use all dilig5ce to pres]ve _! heal?1 & to re/ore x :5 lo/8 ,:i* may be done ) small ,lab\r & ,co/4 ,a ,g5]al br+s an ,army "s "t into ! ,field1 ( #aj1 #bj1 or #cj ,?\s& ,m51 & see+ t ^? obs]ve no due ord] 9 eat+ & dr9k+1 & be+ de/itute ( ,m$ic9es1 if ! ,plague1 ,fev]1 or ,bloody-,flux comes among !m1 !y drop (f "o aft] ano!r l ,flies 9 ,w9t]2 :5 not)/&+ !y might be succ\r$ & help$ 9 ^? ,diseases by my ,electu>y1 ,?is ,electu>y ,i ?9k to be ! ,panacea ,antimonij made up ) ,sug>4 ,salt ( ,salt1 or ,_s ( ,salt1 inspissat$ or ?ick5$ ) ,sug>4 ,! _s ( salt ha? alwaies be5 highly e/eem$1 bo? by anci5t mod]n ,physicians1 = its great virtues :i* x %ewe? bo? inw>dly outw>dly2 besides :i*1 x is ( great use 9 o!r ,arts1 z ,i h %ew$ 9 ! fir/ & second ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,& t ! ,read] may see t ,i am n s+ul> 9 :at ,i h ascrib$ to ! _s ( salt1 ,i w "h set d[n ! ,exp]i5ce ( t no less le>n$ ?an fam\s ,physician ,conradus ,kunra?2 ( ! _s ( salt1 z he ha? express$ x 9 8 ,m$ulla ,de/illatoria1 pr9t$ at ,hamburgh1 ,anno #afch4 9 ^! words1 ,"p #a4 pag4 #ei4 ,! ,great & ,effectual ,op]ations :i* are attribut$ to ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,,salt4 ,! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt is n ( s acrimoni\s a ta/e1 z ,salt commonly is3 ,nor ha? x s great an acidity z ! ,_s ( ,vitriol1 b x ta/e? almo/ l ! juice ( wild ,apples1 ) some:at ( sweetness int]mixt4 ,x discusse?1 dissolve?1 consume?1 & drye?1 yet x do? n heat too mu*1 b ha? a temp]ate nature1 mitigat+ & com=t+ ! natural heat1 :i* x also encrease?1 & dispelle? all ?+s contr>y to ,nature1 pres]ve? ! /ate ( s\nd hum\rs unhurt1 especially pr(itable = ^? :o are phlegmatick1 ^: visc\s ,saburra ( humidities x consume?1 take? away ,cat>rhs :i* fall f ! ,head1 & pres]ve? f all ,diseases :i* arise f a noxi\s ,pituity1 ,mucor1 & ,fluxes4 ,yea1 ^? :o use lab\r & /udy1 %all p]ceive _! ,/r5g? to be re/or$ by x1 & z x 7 r5ew$4 ,exp]i5ce1 ! ,mi/ris ( ?+s1 witnesse?1 ,t x is a pres5t ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,fall+-sickness1 be+ adm9i/r$ 9 good ,aqua-vit3 ,aga9/ ! ,apoplexy1 ,palsie1 or loss ( ,spee*2 z also ! trembl+ & beat+ ( ! ,he>t1 & all dejections ( ,m9d2 z also 9 ! "t ( ! ,plague1 or 9 any infecti\s ,air1 x may be adm9i/r$ ) pr(it1 by mix+ half an ounce ( ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt ) two ounces ( ! ,juice ( ,violets1 & z mu* ( ! ,electu>y ( ,junip]-b]ries1 9 a ,/one or ,glass ,mort>1 & ! ,pati5t tak+ ! quantity ( a ,filb]d 9 ! morn+ ^u an empty /oma*4 ,?is ,comp\nd-,m$ic9e be+ giv5 to ,wom5 ) ,*ild1 facilitate? ! ,bir?1 & is highly pr(itable aga9/ v>i\s symptoms ( ,wom5 9 ,*ild-b$1 )\t any dang]4 ,if any desire to pres]ve _! native heat1 let !m (t5 use ?is ,alexiph>mack4 ,:oev] is burd5$ ) sup]flu\s moi/ure1 let him take ?is ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt daily1 9 ,w9e or "s o!r ,vehicle4 ,9 ,coldness1 & cont9ual ,fluxes1 :i* /op up ! ,brea/1 x conduce? mu*1 & take? away invet]ate ,c\ghs & griev\s ,a/hma's1 :i* are /irr$ up by ^? ,fluxes4 ,x dissolve?1 consume?1 & dissipate? deprav$ hum\rs1 collect$ & indurat$ 9 ! /oma*3 & al?\gh ( x self x communicate? little n\ri%m5t1 yet x excites ! ,/oma* to a good ,appetite1 & dispose? ! ,meat to a good dige/ion & passage ?r\gh ! body4 ,x helpe? 9 ! ,t>t>\s & indurat$ ,ob/ructions ( ! ,liv] & ,sple51 :i* x op5e? & relieve?1 & h5ce remove? & take? away ! ,jaundice1 ,dropsie1 ,hypocondriack ,melan*oly1 & pa9s & affects ( ! ,ribs & ,visc]a1 & also :atsoev] arise? f ,w9d & ,flatul5cy1 & o!r symptomes proce$+ f ! said causes1 x especially absume? ! ,anas>ca1 or ,wat] "u ! sk91 & ?r\ghly remove? wat]y ,tum\rs 9 ! ,g5ital ,memb]s or ,legs1 :i* = ! mo/ "p happ5 to ^? :o are ,hydropical1 ,ph?isical1 or lab\r "u a ,di/emp] ( ! ,liv]4 ,x also take? away ! great ,?ir/ 9 ^?1 :i* o!rwise 9 ?is k9d ( diseases do? n lightly afflict1 s t ! ,pati5t %all h no desire ( dr9k+1 b may rema9 "s daies )\t4 ,! same is also a ,rem$y aga9/ all putrid ,fev]s4 ,9 torm5t+ ,pa9s ( ! ,belly1 & ,*olick1 :i* are excit$ by ! viscosity ( hum\rs1 or intemp]ature ( flatul5cy1 or =ce ( cold1 & a d5se & t\gh ,phlegm driv5 into ! ,inte/9es2 ?is _s resolve? & consume?1 & s op5e? ! /opt passages ( ! ,b[els1 & loos5e? ! ,belly1 t x ease? ! ,iliack pa9s1 :e!r x be tak5 at ! m\?1 or adm9i/r$ ,cly/]wise4 ,9 ! ,li5t]y1 ,dys5t]y1 or ,hmorrhage1 x is to be giv5 9 ,cly/]s2 9 l mann] 9 ,nephritick ,diseases1 & ! dolor\s ,/one 9 ! ,bladd]1 :i* x dispelle? & ext]m9ate?4 ,9 ,ruptures1 z ! ,h]nia & ,ent]ocele1 let "s drops be giv5 daily 9 good ,w9e2 let ! ,tum\r ( ! ,scrotum be also (t5 ano9t$ ) ?is ,_s or ,oil1 & *]i%$ by a fit ,truss1 or "s o!r b&age1 & 9 a few daies ! sick w recov] 8 =m] heal?4 ,x kille? all ,worms 9 ! ,body1 ca/e? !m out1 & prohibits _! bre$+ aga94 ,x is a mo/ effectual pres]vative aga9/ ! contagion ( ! ,plague2 & also is v conducible to ^? :o are already infect$4 ,x also wond]fully pr(ite? su* z h eat5 ,poison\s ,mu%rooms or ,opium1 z also ^? :o are hurt by ,s]p5ts1 ,vip]s1 ,spid]s1 & ! l v5om\s ,insects1 x is accommodat$ bo? to inw>d & outw>d use1 because x consume? virul5t humidities4 ,= ! /++ ( ,wasps & ,hornets1 x is to be appli$ topically4 ,= fat ,wom51 & ^? :o are tr\bl$ ) impurities ( ! ,matrix1 f a sup]flu\s phlegmatic hum\r1 x is v pr(itable2 = by ! b5efit ( x1 e r$undancy & incommodity ( ,phlegm is purifi$1 consum$1 & dri$ up1 s t ! se$ may m easily re/ 9 ! ,womb1 & f]tility be greatly promot$4 ,9 protub]ant ,excresc5cies ( ! ,eyes1 ,films1 ,cat>acts1 ,bli/]s1 ,pu/les1 or ,spots1 ,dimness or ,d>kness ( sight1 x is to be us$ 9 a good ,collyry1 or o!r commodi\s ,vehicle4 ,9 ,bl[s1 ,bruises1 or ,falls1 :5 ! ,blood is congeal$1 7:i* we call black & blue7 9 ! ,eyes or ,face1 let a bit ( a ,sponge or ,l9t be wett$ ) ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt1 & appli$ to ! place affect$2 or else dissolve 9 ! same a little r$ ,myrrh1 & ) ! ,dissolution mix a little ,honey1 & ano9t ) x4 ,x drive? away noise & pa9 ( ! ,e>s1 also :5 ! ,e>s s5d =? an ulc]\s & purul5t matt]1 ! same ,m$ic9e may be adm9i/r$ ) an happy success4 ,& 9 ^! ,symptoms x is to be mix$ ) ,w9e-,v9eg>1 & dropp$ into ! ,e>s1 & rubb$ ^u ! diseas$ p>ts4 ,9 ! ,?ru%1 & o!r sore m\?s ( suck+ ,*ildr51 also 9 ! gl&ul> or k]nelly ,swell+s ( ! ,neck1 f\lness ( ! ,tongue1 swell$ & rott5 ,gums1 ,scurvy 9 ! ,m\?1 ,too?-a*1 sup]flu\s hum\rs & fil?s adh]+ to ! ,tee? & ,gums1 ?is ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt is an excell5t ,rem$y2 z also 9 pres]v+ f ^? ,evils1 x is to be conjo9$ ) cl>ifi$ ,honey1 & ! ,m\?1 or p>ts affect$ 9 x1 to be ano9t$ !re)4 ,aga9/ ! evil ,affects & ,ulc]s ( ,wom5s ,brea/s1 "s l95 rags are to be humect$ ) ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt1 & !y w be quickly heal$4 ,! moi/ ,it*1 ,tett]s1 ,r+worms1 & o!r contagi\s ,affects ( ! ,sk91 are happily cur$ by bo? ! inw>d & outw>d use ( ?is ,_s4 ,ulc]s & fung\s ,tum\rs 9 ! ,v5]eal ,disease1 or o!rs1 if we w\ld br+ !m to a suppuration1 ! ,oil ( ,salt w effect x1 be+ appli$ ei!r alone1 or mix$ ) o!r conv5i5t ,rem$ies4 ,= ! heal+ ( v5om\s ,ulc]s1 :i* pi]ce ! ,bone x self1 z also all virul5t ,apo/ems1 ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt is to be mix$ ) ,:ite-w9e1 & ,b>ley-,fl\r1 into ! consi/5cy ( a ,pla/]1 :i* is to be appli$ to ! ,sore4 ,also 9 canc]\s1 eat+1 & spread+ ,ulc]s1 x is v pr(itable1 be+ mix$ ) ! juice ( ,rhue1 & aptly appli$4 ,t ,i may summ>ily express its use bo? inw>dly & outw>dly1 x resi/e? all fluid & corrod+ ,vices1 & laye? ! f\ndation ( _! ,cure4 ,9 luxat$1 %ort5$1 or contract$ memb]s & jo9ts1 x af=de? pres5t help1 be+ us$ alone1 or jo9$ ) fit fom5tations or ,epi!ms4 ,9 ! tak+ away ( ,w>ts1 ?is ,_s is to be mix$ ) ! juice ( ,m>igolds1 & appli$ to !m3 ,x also take? away ,corns1 if aft] !y are s(t5$ ) w>m wat]1 !y be well cut & ano9t$ ) ?is ,oil4 ,9 ! ,erysipelas1 ,/4 ,an?ony's fire1 ?is be+ mix$ ) ,eld]-,v9eg>1 & appli$1 is ( great virtue4 ,! ,h&s or ,feet be+ corrupt$ or *apt by ,cold1 are recov]$ by ! b5efit ( ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,?is ,_s or ,oil greatly conduce? to help ! we>9ess & weakness ( ! ,feet & o!r ,memb]s1 re/or+ to !m _! /r5g? & vig\r1 if !y be well ba!d !re) be=e ! fire4 ,moreov]1 9 ! dolor\s ,g\t x is a fam\s ,rem$y1 & a pr(itable ,anod9e = allay+ ! pa91 if besides its int]nal use x be also appli$ topically3 ,= to ?is our ,m$ic9e are to be jo9$ ,oil ( ,turp5t9e1 ,oil ( ,wax1 ,oil ( ,camomile1 or also ,oil ( ,c[slips1 ) :i* ! p>ts affect$ are to be well ano9t$4 ,b :]e ! memb]s are contract$ by ,fluxions & ,cat>rhs1 fit ,fom5tations are also to be us$1 & besides our ,oil or ,_s1 ! dulcifi$ ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & pure ,oil ( ,turp5t9e1 are to be mix$ toge!r1 & ! p>ts to be !re) ano9t$ be=e ! fire4 ,& h5ce ! ,n]ves & ,jo9ts are s com=t$1 t !y w n s easily admit su* ,fluxions aga94 ,also if !re be ,tophes or ,nodes 9 ! ,jo9ts1 !y w be discuss$ beyond belief2 be+ duly ano9t$ ) ?is ,oil1 mix$ ) ! dulcifi$ ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,x is also us$ ) great pr(it bo? inw>dly & outw>dly1 aga9/ ! ,cramp & ,convulsion ( ! ,n]ves by ,cold4 ,9 ext]nal ,w\nds & ,symptoms !re (t5 happ5s a ,putretude1 & also pr\d ,fle% sometimes />te? up1 & cause? great pa94 ,^! ,protub]ances be+ ano9t$ ) ?is ,oil or ,_s1 are pres5tly dissolv$ & consum$1 & also pres]v$ f future corruptions4 ,9 brief1 ?is is a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e1 ov]com+ _m ,diseases4 ,moreov]1 ! ,read] is to "k1 t ?is _s or ,oil ( ,salt1 7besides ^? ,virtues :i* ,i h decl>$7 if x be dilig5tly prep>$1 & rightly prescrib$1 may be us$ = ! prep>+ ( _m excell5t & preci\s ?+s 9 ! ,*ymical ,art2 = x dissolve? ,gold1 ,gemms1 & o!r ,/ones1 ,pe>ls1 ,corals1 c4 s t !y are r$uc$ into excell5t ,m$ic9es1 9 a liquid or potable =m1 highly useful = ,mank9d3 ,b h[ ^? ,processes are to be in/itut$1 ,i %all "h pret]mit1 ,b he t ha? drawn a good f\ndation ( work+ f t in=mation :i* my ,m$ulla ,de/illatoria ha? fai?fully prop\nd$1 let him weigh ! matt] ) an accurate m9d1 & put 8 h& to ! ,"w1 !re is no?+ 9 x s t$i\s1 b he w easily conceive2 moreov]1 let him associate himself ) hone/1 s9c]e1 & skilful ,arti/s1 & take _! c\nsel1 !n he w f9d out _m ,secrets ( ,nature1 & s+ul> ,arcana's1 & w see t 8 c>e & dilig5ce ha? n be5 9 va93 ,!n let him use t ,exp]i5ce to ! ,glory ( ,god1 & ! help ( 8 ne$y ,neighb\r4 ,! ,virtues or mo/ efficaci\s ,op]ations ( ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt1 9 :i* ,gold is rightly dissolv$1 accord+ to ,art2 or1 :5 x %all be made an ,aurum ,potabile4 ,philosoph]s & ,physicians1 end[$ ) ! great ,ex]cise & ,k ( ,?+s1 h attribut$ to ! ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt1 9 :i* ,gold is rightly dissolv$1 or ! ,aurum ,potabile made ) x1 v great op]ations 9 ! body ( ,man1 inasmu* z 9 all ,diseases & ,infirmities1 ( :at "n soev]1 x give? pres5t help1 & 9 all dejections ( ! vital _s1 al?\gh !y t5d to ! fatal p]iod1 x give? su* relief1 t life & vig\r may be yet some:at f>!r protract$1 if two1 ?ree1 or f\r drops be adm9i/r$ z occasion %all s]ve 9 a good ,aqua vit or ,cordial ,wat]4 ,9 l mann]1 if ?ree drops be adm9i/r$ once a week 9 g5]\s ,w9e1 or ,aqua vit1 or o!r fit ,vehicle1 x r5ovate? a man1 makes him y\?ful1 *ange? gray ,hairs1 produce? new ,nails1 & ,sk91 pres]ve? f v>i\s & div]se symptoms ( ,diseases1 & pres]ve? ! body 9 su* a /ate1 ev5 to ! prefix$ h\r ( ! ,div9e appo9tm5t4 ,^! are ! v words ( t fam\s ,philosoph] & ,*ymical ,physician ,conradus ,kunra?1 9 8 ,m$ulla ,de/illatoria2 z ! ,read] may !re see4 ,n[ any may easily conjecture1 t al?\gh ?is le>n$ man _h f\nd out _m ?+s1 yet t he knew n all1 b :at 0 kn[n to him1 t he divulg$4 ,b t z yet m might be done by t ,_s or ,oil ( ,salt1 ?an :at he _h set d[n1 easily appe>e? f t :i* he %ewe? at ! end1 conc]n+ ! ,oil or ,liquor ( ,gold1 prep>$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* words are ,tru? x self1 & mu* m may be done by ! b5efit ( t solution4 ,he ha? writt5 :at ,exp]i5ce ha? taught him1 ! re/ he ha? left to ! /udy & se>*es ( o!rs4 ,see+ !re=e t ,i also 7n to speak boa/+ly7 h (t5 h&l$ ,furnaces & ,coals1 & among o!rs1 h f\nd ?is ,liquor ( ,gold or ,aurum ,potabile1 made ) ,oil ( ,salt1 to be ( great virtue1 & kn[+ its great use1 p[]1 & virtue by exp]i5ce1 ,i w describe x 9 an op5 /ile1 le/ s noble a ,m$ic9e %\ld be buri$4 ,su* a ,liquor ( ,gold z is "h m5tion$1 is comp\nd$ ( ! pure/ ,sol1 & ! mo/ highly rectifi$ & aga9 conc5trat$ ,_s ( ,salt3 ,! ,sol is to be fir/ melt$1 & ?r\ghly purg$ ) ,antimony1 !n to be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,regia1 & precipitat$ ) 1 to be edulcorat$ & br\ght into a subtile ,calx1 :i* mu/ be heat r$-hot 7to free x f ! 7 & !n dissolv$ 9 /rong & well-prep>$ ,oil ( ,salt2 be+ dissolv$1 ab/ract "p ( ! _s ( salt f x1 & a v yell[ ,liquor ( ,gold w rema9 at ! bottom1 :i* yet is n1 fit = use alone1 see+ t ! ,oil ( ,salt conta9e? too mu* ,acrimony2 !re=e a drop ( x is to be mix$ ) a spoonful ( ,be]1 ,w9e1 or w>m ,bro?1 be=e x be adm9i/r$ to weak5 ! _s ( salt2 b if any desire to h x sweet]1 in/ead ( ,w9e1 ,be]1 or ,bro?1 x may be mix$ ) melt$ ,sug>1 or syrup ( ,roses4 ,! ,dose = a man ( ripe age1 is two or ?ree drops1 :i* if he %all p]ceive n to op]ate suffici5tly1 he may encrease to ?ree or f\r drops1 s long1 till he %all f9d an evid5t op]ation1 :i* appe>+1 let him encrease ! ,dose no long]1 b r dim9i% x a drop2 & :5 ! ,oil ( ,gold rightly p]=me? its op]ations1 ^! signs w appe>3 ,9 ! fir/ use1 a c]ta9 loa?+ or nause\sness ( ! /oma*1 w be p]ceiv$1 :5 ! ,oil ( ,gold f9de? !re a viti\s pituity1 & endeav\r+ to expel x1 drive? x d[nw>ds1 & ejecte? x by /ool4 #b4 ,! ,excrem5ts are z black z a ,coal1 & dur+ ! use ( ! ,m$ic9e1 ! sick make? a dis*>ge by /ools at lea/ twice1 sometimes ?ree or f\r times1 )\t any imp$im5t or s5ce ( necessity1 z is wont to be 9 ! work+ ( ,purges4 ,! ,ur9e w also be ?ick & turbid1 because ! ,m$ic9e dissolve? ! ,t>t> & ,phlegm 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 & by degrees expelle? x4 ,,nb4 ,t by ! black ,excrem5ts1 x is manife/1 t ,gold may be radically dissolv$ 9 ! /oma* ( a ,man1 :i* "s ?9k to be impossible4 ,! humane /oma* ha? a great] p[] 9 ! de/ruction ( ?+s ?an ! /ronge/ fire1 z may be "h se5 by ! ,gold3 ,yea1 all ?+s :i* are eat5 or drank1 9 ! space ( #bd h\rs1 x ?r\ghly dissolv$ & transmute? into a new =m ( ,excrem5ts4 ,if ! /oma* ( a man c effect su* ?+s1 :y n ,art also8 ,yea1 h5ce x is expresly prov$1 t ! col\rs ( ,gold1 at l5g?1 :5 x is radically dissolv$ & de/roy$1 d appe>1 & may be kn[n1 see+ t 9 ,col\rs ,blackness ha? z x 7 ! fir/ & *ief place1 & conta9e? all o!rs hidd5 & conc5trat$ "u x4 ,,nb4 ,t ^! black ,excrem5ts %\ld n be ca/ away1 b ! radically-dissolv$ ,gold ought to be sep>at$ f !m1 ) :i* p]haps "s great ?+ may be effect$4 ,i "s "t s9ce adm9i/r$ ?is ,oil ( ,gold1 = eight or t5 daies successively1 to a c]ta9 ,infant1 = ! free+ 8 body f ,m]cury1 :i* _h be5 imprud5tly giv5 him = ! ,worms2 ,i ord]$ ! ,excrem5ts to be sav$1 = "s ,exp]im5t1 :i* nev]!less1 because !y /ood long & br$ ,worms1 ,i c\ld n use1 b comm&$ !m to be put to ! ,roots ( a "y ,v9e1 :i* _h n yet born ,grapes1 be+ b ( two ye>s gr[?1 :i* produc$ a small ,grape ) l>ge /ones1 :i* _h gold5 spots l ,/>s1 admirable to behold4 ,?is ,example is wor?y ( a pr(\nd consid]ation4 ,x also seems to me1 t ! ,ur9e ( ^? :o cont9ually use ! a=esaid gold5 ,liquor %\ld be aurif]\s1 al?\gh x appe> n 9 ! col\r4 ,! ?+ is out ( d\bt1 see+ t m51 9 ! use ( ! said ,m$ic9e1 attract only a c]ta9 hidd5 virtue f ! ,gold1 & aga9 s5d ! re/ =? ( ! body1 t t ,gold is bett] ?an o!r common ,gold3 ,! ,b5ignity ( ! ,div9e ,be+ ha? dispos$ & orda9$ e ?+ 9 ! ,_w = ! be/4 ,see+ t 9 ! ,/oma* ( ,man or ,bea/ ! ,food is de/roy$ & putrefi$1 ,nature tak+ a little f x only = n\ri%m5t sake1 ca/e? out ! re/ by siege1 :i* yet is n ( s abject a condition1 z to want its virtues8 = if ^! ,excrem5ts be mix$ ) any ,e>?1 moi/5$ ) ,ra9-wat]1 & expos$ to ! op5 ,air1 !re w !nce spr+ =? div]s ,h]bs1 )\t ! addition ( any se$2 b if ! se$ ( any ,h]b be adjo9$1 !n is also br\ght =? fruit ( ! same sub/ance & quality2 s t ^! ,excrem5ts may deg5]ate1 & be conv]t$ into :atsoev] ,fruits we w3 ,f :i* ,f\nta9 ! multiplication ( ,h]bs & ,metals may p]haps take its orig9al4 ,!re=e x is necess>y1 t ,putrefaction %\ld g be=e ,multiplication2 :i* our ,savi\r himself told 8 ,disciples1 say+1 ,except a gra9 ( ,:eat %all fall into ! ,e>?1 & die1 x rema9e? alone2 b if x die1 x br+e? =? mu* fruit4 ,! ,axiom ( ,philosoph]s is1 ,:]e ,nature ende?1 & leave? ! ,"w imp]fect1 !re ,art ought to beg94 ,b ! mann] ( proce$+ f>!r !y h involv$ 9 sil5ce4 ,nature f ! beg9n+ ha? sublim$ a ,m9]al ,ens1 or fir/ matt] ( ,metals1 z mu* z x c\ld1 & br\ght x to ! royal seat1 or highe/ p]fection3 ,art ha? de/roy$ ! mo/ p]fect body ( ,gold by corrosives1 & be+ de/roy$1 ha? aga9 dissolv$ x 9 ! body ( ,man3 ,b if any "k ! mann] ( proce$+ f>!r ) x1 he may easily r$uce t ,ess5ce ( ! dissolv$ ,gold into a bett]1 & multiply x3 ,b ,i w\ld n h ?is tak5 = an ,oracle1 see+ ^! are only my ,cogitations4 ,! ,use ( ?is ,m$ic9e is to be cont9u$ till ! body is fre$ f all ill ,symptoms2 nor are any o!r ,rem$ies to be int]mix$ ) x1 t its op]ation may n be h9d]$3 ,b be=e ?is ,m$ic9e be adm9i/r$1 a ,dose or two ( my ,panacea ought to be giv51 7( :i* ! ,second "p ( my ,ph>macop4 treate?7 = !n its effects are to be admir$4 ,?is ,oil ( ,gold1 or ,aurum ,potabile1 is ( mu* great] =ce 9 all ^? ,diseases1 9 :i* ! simple _s ( salt is conducible1 because ! ,oil ( salt ha? d\ble ! /r5g? ( ! _s1 & also diffuse? its virtues mu* bett]1 by reason ( ! ,gold :i* is anatomiz$ 9 x2 ! :i*1 because x is ( a hot & dry prop]ty1 agree? v well ) ! ,oil ( salt1 ^: nature is hot & moi/3 & h5ce x effectually resi/e? all ,corruption :i* may arise 9 ! humane body4 ,sid5ote3 ,_s ( ,salt1 a ,rem$y aga9/ ,drunk5ness4 ,besides1 ! ,virtues :i* ! _s ( salt1 & especially ! ,oil ( ,gold prep>$ ) x1 manife/ bo? )9 & )\t ! body2 x is an egregi\s pres]vative aga9/ ,drunk5ness1 :i* is ! root ( _m ,diseases1 & ! gate by :i* _m evils ent]3 ,= /rong ,w9e or /ale ,be] be+ drank1 suff] no?+ 9 ! /oma*1 because x _c re/ra9 _! subtile _s1 :i* pres5tly flie? up into ! ,head1 & disord]e? & conf\nde? all ! s5ses4 ,b if 9 ! dr9k+1 a little _s ( salt be mix$ ) ! ,w9e1 x op5e? ! ,orifice ( ! /oma*1 & suff]s n ! spirits to fly upw>d1 b re/ra9e? & b9de? !m1 also mitigate? & represse? t unnatural ,?ir/1 :i* o!rwise ! ,w9e cause? 9 excessive dr9k+s3 ,nor do? ! ,w9e1 :i* is mix$ ) _s ( salt1 s easily hurt ! ,liv]2 = z ! _s ( w9e heats & inflames ! ,liv]1 s ! _s ( salt corrects & cools x4 ,add t ! _s ( salt p]mits n ! liquor to lie lurk+ 9 ! /oma*1 b pres5tly ca/e? x out by ,ur9e3 & ! soon] ! sup]flu\s ,w9e is ca/ out ( ! body1 ! less hurt x c d4 ,b ?is is to be und]/ood ( ! _s ( salt well rectifi$1 & subtilly prep>$4 ,9 %ort1 ,i might soon] want ,pap] to write1 ?an matt] to express :at good ! _s ( salt coagulat$ c d1 be+ tak5 9 dr9k2 ,i h said en\gh = ! pres5t2 9 my ,vegetable ,"w ,i w m fully disc\rse ( ?is matt]1 9 :i* ,i n[ acquiesce4 ,:atsoev] ,i h "h writt5 ( a ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,sea-f>+ ,diseases1 & ( ! conc5tration ( ,corn & ,wat]1 aga9/ ,hung] & ,?ir/2 z also ( ! mo/ efficaci\s use ( ,_s ( ,salt1 aga9/ ,drunk5ness1 & ( ! melioration ( ,w9e1 ,be]1 ,wat]1 & o!r ,dr9ks1 is built ^u ! pure f\ndation ( ,tru?1 :i* ,exp]i5ce x self w suffici5tly te/ifie2 ) :i* ,i put an ,end to ?is ,disc\rse4 ,a ,true & ,p]fect ,,description ,,( ,extract+ good ,,t>t> ,,f ,,! ,lees ( ,w9e1 ,& t aft] a ,pl5tiful ,mann]4 ,to ! mo/ ,rev]5d ,,pr9ce ,,john ,,philip1 ,"l ,ar*-,bi%op ( ,mogunt9a1 ,high ,*ancellor ( ! ,empire1 & ,elector1 ,bi%op ( ,h]bipol5sis1 ,duke ( ,franconia1 c4 my mo/ ,hon\r$ ,"l4 ,i presume1 y rememb] 7mo/ ,rev]5d & ,noble ,"l ,ar*-,bi%op & ,elector7 t ab\t ,two ,ye>s s9ce1 ,i crav'd ,y\r ,lord%ip's ,lic5ce1 to ,extract ,t>t> f ! ,lees ( ,w9e2 :i* y\r ,highness 0 pleas$ to grant me4 ,f :i* ,"w1 see+ ,i h be5 hi!rto h9d]$ by ! multiplicity ( o!r bus9ess1 & ! great ,wa/e & ,loss :i* is daily su/a9'd 9 ! ,electorate ( ,mogunt9a1 & ,bi%oprick ( ,h]bipol5sis1 proce$+ f ! ignorance ( ! ,lees1 daily tr\bles me2 ,i h det]m9$ to d$icate ?is ga9ful ,extraction ( ,t>t> f ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 to y\r ,electoral ,rev]5ce1 "u ^: ,patronage ,i may be safe1 & = ?is ,reason especially1 ,because none ( ! ,pr9ces ( ,g]many enjoy a great] ,v9tage ?an y\r ,rev]5d ,highness2 to :om n only a good "p ( ! ,tract ( ! ,rh9e1 b almo/ ! :ole ,jurisdiction ( ,mne1 toge!r ) ,franconia1 by ,div9e ,provid5ce1 belongs2 be+ v fruitful 9 ,w9es2 :]e also mu* ,lees are ca/ away1 ?ro' ,ignorance ( ! way ( extract+ _! ,t>t>1 = ! ,good ( ! ,c\ntry1 f :i* a good ,_s ( ,w9e might fir/ be drawn by ,de/illation2 ! ,t>t> conta9$ 9 ! ?ick ,lees1 & rema9+ 9 ! bottom ( ! ,/ill1 is by all ,m5 ca/ away1 z unpr(itable1 a few except$1 :o ) great ,lab\r dry !m1 & ( !m make clavellat$ ,a%es3 ,:i* ,wa/e or ,loss ( ! ,lees1 see+ t x makes e ye> an incr$ible ,loss ( ,t>t>1 ,i h ?\ght fit to expose ! ,k ( ?is ,my/]y to ! ,eyes ( all ,m51 = ! ,good ( my ,c\ntry1 by :i* "s be+ in/ruct$1 may set ab\t ! ,extraction ( ,t>t> ) great ,ga91 n d\bt+1 b _m1 :5 !y %all see ?is ,lab\r to be pr(itable to o!rs1 und]tak+ ! same1 w br+ great ,pr(it to _! impov]i%'d ,c\ntry4 ,!re=e ,i tru/1 ?is ,little ,"w w be acceptable to y\r ,rev]5d ,highness4 ,& ,i pray ! ,giv] ( all ,good ,?+s1 to furni% bo? y\r ,s\l & ,body ) ,8 ,graci\s ,b5efits1 :o /udy to be ,y\r ,highness's mo/ ,humble ,s]vant1 ,j4 ,rud4 ,glaub]4 ,a ,true & ,p]fect ,description ( ,extract+ good ,,t>t> f ! ,,lees ( ,,w9e1 c4 ,fir/ ( all1 we mu/ "k :at ,dregs are1 or :at is _! ,ess5ce & ,nature1 h[ !y are resolv'd into ,p>ts1 & ! ,good sep>at$ f ! ,unuseful1 because )\t ! k ( ! ?+ we c't give a "r judgm5t ( x1 b mu/ erre3 ,!re=e x is necess>y t we "k :at we h 9 our h&s1 t we may ! saf] h&le x4 ,= ?is cause ,i %all %ew ! ,ignorant :at are prop]ly ,dregs1 & :i* way ! bett] "p may be extract$1 t h]eaft] s great a ,good may n by ignorant sluggi%ness be laid aside1 b conv]t$ to ! pr(it ( all4 ,all ?ick matt]1 :e!r x be ( ,w9e1 ,be]1 ,v9eg>1 or ! l1 :5 x has /ood a little1 s5ds ! e>?y1 heavy1 & m ?ick "p ( x1 to ! bottom1 :i* we call ,dregs or ,lees1 ^u :i* ! cle>] "p fl[s1 to be sep>at$ f ! impurity1 z 9 ! mak+ ( common dr9ks may be se54 ,!re 0 no use ( ^! ,dregs h]et(ore1 except ! mak+ ,br&y ) 'em1 & ! re/ to be ?r[n out ( doors1 9 :i* 0 mu* ,virtue1 :i* ,m5 did n ?9k (3 ,b t all ?+s are n unpr(itable :i* ! ,vulg> pron\nce s1 & t !re may be great ,virtue 9 ord9>y ,matt]1 ,i %all demon/rate by ?is ,excrem5t ( ,w9e4 ,:5 ! ,juice out ( ! ,w9epress is put into ,hog%eads1 t !re work+1 ! dregs fall+ to ! bottom1 ! clean ,w9e may come out1 ! sup]flu\s ,salt ( new ,w9e1 :ile x is squeez'd out ( ! ,grapes1 ) ! same lab\r is sep>at$1 "p /ick+ to ! sides ( ! ,vessel1 :i* we call ,t>t>2 b ! great] "p ( ?is ,salt or ,t>t>1 imply'd 9 ! turbid dregs l ,s&1 s9ks to ! bottom4 ,besides1 ?is is ! prop]ty ( ,salts1 t by a hot hum\r !y make a ?9 wat]1 ! hum\r gr[+ cold1 n be+ able to keep all ! dissolv'd ,salt t is compell'd to sep>ate1 :i* exclud$ ! ,vehicle1 seeks a new place4 ,if y put into ! ,solutions ,/icks or ,/r+s1 t ,cry/all9e ,salt1 9 a cubical or angul> figure agreeable to its nature1 w /ick to !m2 or o!rwise x cleaves to ! sides ( ! ,vessel4 ',tis beyond all ,controv]sie1 t ! ,grape above all ,vegetables has mu* ,salt1 n s5sible1 unless x is f]m5t$ ) a m9ute heat1 :i* work+ by ,nature1 endeav\rs a sep>ation1 :ile ! pur] & m liquid "p reta9s s mu* ,salt z ! ,w9e has ne$ (1 ! ?ick] ,salt be+ exturbat$1 "p ( :i* incru/ates ! sides ( ! ,vessel1 "p ( mu* ?ickness /icks1 & subsid+ ) !m1 gets ! appellation ( dregs1 f :i* ! vulg> are wont to de/il a ,_s or ,br&y ,w9e3 ,b ^! dregs are n a useless matt]1 z !y h be5 hi!rto ?\ght1 = mu* ,t>t> may be extract$ out ( 'em ) little co/4 ,b he t %all se>* m n>r[ly into ! ?+1 w f9d a way :]eby poor & decay+ ,w9e may be made good4 ,9 "s places1 z suppose 9 ,franconia1 ,alsatia1 ,au/ria1 & ! ,rh5i% ,tract1 mo/ fruitful = /ore ( w9e1 ^! lees ( w9e are made no?+ (1 b are giv5 to ,sw9e & o!r ,cattel to dr9k1 by :i* means ! ,t>t> 9 x s purges 'em1 t !y are soon fat2 !y seldom try to draw ! _s !nce4 ,o!r:]e1 :]e w9e is n made1 especially :]e !y fet* _! w9e a great way1 !y are mu* e/eem$ (1 n only because w9e may be drawn f 'em1 b also put 9 small ,hemp5 sacks1 are press$ 9 adapt$ ,presses1 a good mixt w9e fl[+ !nce saleable to o!rs2 yet ?is be+ b a small w9e1 _m h de/9at$ x = ,v9eg>1 to :i* x be/ agrees2 b he t kn[s h[ to re/ore to x :at x lo/ 9 press+1 may make a palatable /rong w9e1 n inf]i\r to :at x 0 at fir/3 ,b ?is ,secret belongs to ano!r place1 ,i %all "h only treat ( ,v9eg> & ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,9 ,holl&1 ,france1 ,italy1 ?is press+ ( ! dregs & prep>ation ( ,v9eg> is ( frequ5t use1 & v pr(itable to _m1 :o get no?+ b :at !y squeeze out ( ! dregs !y h ( ! ,v9tn]s1 & conv]t ! ,w9e into ,v9eg>2 ! residue ( ! dregs !y put into ,b>rels1 & sell x to ,hatt]s1 :i* be+ boil'd 9 wat]1 !y ?ick5 r\gh ,hats ) x2 = ,wool is br\ght into a little compass by hot wat]1 & by h[ mu* ! hott] t is1 ! ,hats are made ! ?ick] by x3 ,= s9ce x is ! nature ( ,t>t> to make ! wat] :]e9 'tis dilut$ hott] ?an fire1 & s9ce !re is mu* ,t>t> 9 ! dregs1 by virtue ( :i*1 wat] acquires a m int5se degree ( heat1 :i* ! ignorant ,hatt]s ascribe to ! limosity ( dregs1 r to be attribut$ to ! inh]5t ,t>t>1 h5ce !y put s mu* dregs 9 e pot z !y "k to be ne$ful to ! con/ipation ( ! wool4 ,& ?is is ! use to :i* pre/ ,lees are put1 b if !y h a great] quantity ?an ! ,hatt]s use1 sometimes !y are corrupt$1 "p turns to ,worms1 & aft]w>d to a mo/ /9k+ dirt fit = no?+4 ,:5 !y sell !m to ! ,hatt]s1 !n ! ,v9eg> made ( ! w9e pre/ out ( !m1 :i* co/ !m little1 br+s 'em great pr(it1 o!rwise !y w\ld n ga9 mu* by _! own ,art1 if !y 7 n eas'd by ! ,hatt]s tak+ ! residue4 ,b aft] :at mann] ,v9eg> may be made1 ,i %all briefly %ew3 ,v9eg>-mak]s dispose _m ,hog%eads ^u ,/&s a foot high f ! gr\nd1 "u :i* a pot to receive ! ,v9eg> is set1 erect$ 9 a hot place1 ! upp] head be+ tak5 out1 ab\t ! middle ( ! ,hog%ead !y place two pieces ( ,wood across1 su/a9+ ano!r =am9\s bottom1 ^u :i* !y put ! ,v9\s dregs1 fill+ ! ,vessel ev5 to ! top1 !n !y cov] x ) ! head or "s good squ>e ,cov]1 t little ,air may ent]2 :5 9 two or ?ree daies1 by putt+ 9 y\r h&1 suffici5t heat is p]ceiv'd1 ! w9e :i* be=e 0 pre/ out ( ! dregs1 is to be p\r'd to x1 s t ! w9e may be above ! dregs1 s ! ,hog%ead close cov]$ is left1 till on ! opposite r[ ano!r ,hog%ead c be fill$ ) ! l dregs & gr[ hot2 !n ! ,w9e be+ drawn out ( ! fir/ hog%ead1 is p\r$ into ?is1 till ! dregs 9 ! fir/ hog%ead beg9 aga9 to be hot1 :i* are aga9 to be mac]at$ 9 ! fir/ ,w9e4 ,?is mutual affusion & depletion ( ! ,w9e is to be repeat$ till a j acidity foll[s1 :i* may be done 9 ! space ( two or ?ree weeks1 accord+ to ! heat ( ! ,air2 :i* w be good & p]man5t ,v9eg>1 to be kept = sale 9 ano!r ,hog%ead4 ,pres5tly ! fir/ dregs be+ hot1 fre% w9e is to be p\r'd to !m1 do+ all ?+s z be=e1 till ?is w9e also %all become good ,v9eg>4 ,if y h _m ,hog%eads1 y may make ,v9eg> all ,summ] only1 b if y w also "w 9 ,w9t]1 ! place may be made hot by ! help ( a ,furnace4 ,aft] ?is mann] 9 ,france & ,holl&1 _m ,families are ma9ta9'd & enri*$1 by ! dregs ( ,w9e pre/ & conv]t$ to ,v9eg>4 ,& n[ ,i %all produce my ,inv5tion1 a good ,gift ( ,god1 z ,i take x1 to good m52 ',tis c]ta91 t 9 ,v9if]\s ,c\ntries1 :]e mu* dregs are b\ght = a small price1 !y may obta9 a pr(it to !mselves n to be despis'd2 = :i* 7next to ,god7 !y are behold5 to me1 :o by unwe>i$ toil h f\nd ?is ,sci5ce1 & let 'em %ew _! gratitude t[>ds ,ne$y ,p]sons1 le/ !y incurr ! displeasure ( ,god1 & s turn ?is ,bless+ into a ,curse4 ,fir/ ( all1 let !re be a good ,press1 ) a long ,beam1 f :i* hang weights1 let !re be put 9 small bags at lea/ #e or #f ,firk9s ( ,lees1 & !m s\ndly pre/4 ,! w9e t comes out by pression1 y may turn to ,v9eg>1 ei!r by ! help ( o!r ,lees1 or "s o!r me?od2 p\r z mu* ( ! ?ick 9 ! sacks ) a due proportion ( wat] into a ,/ill1 let x n boil 9 /ill+1 ! ,head be+ on1 apply ! refrig]atory1 manage ! de/illation z o!rwise ,_s ( ,w9e is wont to be drawn1 keep ! ,_s proce$+ !nce till !re is a good quantity ( x1 :i* y ought to rectifie or cl>ifie by sev]al de/illations3 7?o ?is ,_s is n abundant 9 ! dry dregs1 yet !re is suffici5t to pay = ! mak+ ( ! ,v9eg> & ,t>t>7 :5 !re comes an insipid wat]1 take out ! fire1 op5 ! ,pipe or ,cock com+ f ! ,/ill1 let ! wat] ) ! dregs run ?r\gh ! ,*annel into a great sack put to ! ,press1 :5 'tis close ty'd1 press x1 t ! moi/ may be sep>at$ f ! dry3 ! ,liquor cool+ 9 a peculi> ,vessel1 & congeal$ into ,t>t>1 w /ick to ! sides1 ! re/ falls d[n l s&3 ,take out ! dregs rema9+ 9 ! sack1 dry !m 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun1 burn !m "u a ,/ill z wood1 & y w h v %>p a%es1 commonly call$ clavellat$ a%es1 useful = ,dy]s1 ! price ( :i* 7at lea/7 exce$s ! pression & prep>ation ( ,t>t>4 ,:5 y h f9i%$ "o de/illation ) ! ,press1 fill ! empty ,de/illatory ) fre% wat] & dregs1 z be=e1 & :ile y draw _s !nce1 press ! fir/ dregs1 & cont9ually put ! de/illation to ! same ,press1 :i* com+ out hot1 don't put x to ! =m]1 b give prop] ,vessels to ea* de/illation4 ,! day aft]1 put ! fir/ wat] f :i* ! ,t>t> w5t to ! bottom1 to ! ?ird de/illation1 in/ead ( fre% wat]1 t is1 by dissolv+ & de/ill+ new dregs 9 x1 z ,i h taught3 ,let ! fces ( ! f\r? de/illation be p\r'd 9 ! second wat]1 :i* ha? let fall its ,t>t>1 & s aft]w>ds1 by :i* ,comp5dium y w make no wa/e ( ,t>t>1 b :at rema9s 9 ! wat]1 may take encrease f ! new dregs to :i* x is p\r'd1 & x w give its ,ga93 ,b if y w1 y may animate t acid wat] f :i* ! ,t>t> is sep>at$1 & ) a small *>ge1 by ,gra9 & ,fruits ( ,trees1 give x life & s\l aga91 t x may aga9 be made ,w9e1 n unlike ! fir/ pre/ f ! ,lees1 aft] ! same me?od x is turn'd into ,v9eg>1 7because 'tis already %>p1 ! life or s\l only t pres]ve f ,corruption be+ want+7 ! way ( proce$+ w br+ great ,ga9 to him t und]/&s x4 ,if y "k n ! adm9i/ration1 d z ,i h ord]'d1 & in/ead ( common wat]1 dissolve ! h>d dregs 9 ?is acid1 & y w h good ,t>t>2 b t languid wat] may also be adhibit$ to o!r uses1 :i* ,i %all set d[n 9 ! end ( ?is ,book3 ,?is d1 t ! fces be n burnt by too great a fire1 nor ! _s /9k1 & ! /ill be spoil'd1 :i* y may prev5t if y ano9t ! bottom ) ,l>d be=e y put 9 ! heavy wat]1 & draw (f ! _s4 ,"h ,i might %ew a ,comp5dium :]eby ! dregs1 ?o' dry1 %\ld n be 9 dang] ( burn+1 b x w\ld be long & t$i\s to ! ,read]4 ,b if y m9d dilig5tly :at ,i h writt51 y w get en\gh4 ,:5 y h gott5 a good quantity ( ,t>t> f ! ,lees1 n neat to outw>d appe>ance1 b v l dirt or s&1 purge x yet m1 t ei!r x may be r$uc'd to a v fair ,cry/al1 or till x cleaves 9 great ,fragm5ts to ! sides ( ! ,vessel1 :i* y may effect by ! foll[+ ,way4 ,fill a ,vesica ) limpid wat]1 almo/ to ! top1 put a little granulat$ ,t>t> into t wat]1 s\ndly boil+ to dissolve1 putt+ a /ick to ! bottom1 y may see :5 x is dissolv'd1 add m by degrees1 till no m w melt 9 ! wat]1 :i* y may ?us f9d out3 ,fill a ,pewt] ,sauc] ) ?is ,liquor1 if x contracts a little sk9 or cream1 x %ews t x has en\gh ,t>t> to produce ,cry/als1 b if n1 add m ,t>t>1 till y see ?is sign 9 ! pot2 :ile x boils1 add ! scum tak5 (f ) a p]=at$ ,brass ,ladle1 to ! dry ,lees1 :i* by reason ( ! ,t>t> adh]+1 :5 burnt1 conduces to ! clavellat$ a%es2 :5 ! boil+ has drawn ,t>t> en\gh1 let x be let out ?ro' ! ,pipe ( ! ,/ill into a clean ,receiv]1 :]e :ile ! wat] cools1 ! ,cry/als w incru/ate on ! sides2 apply ! re/ ( ! wat] to ! same uses1 y w d bett]2 if y %all *ange x into ,w9e or ,v9eg>1 let ! ,cry/all9e r\ghness rema9 9 ! ,vessel1 = if y add a new boil+1 great] & fair] sorts ( ,cry/als w be made1 because by h[ mu* ! ?ick] ?is ,t>t> is1 s mu* ! de>] 'tis held2 & ?us y may conciliate ?ickness to y\r ,cry/als4 ,:5 x %all seem en\gh1 p\r ! re/ ( ! ,solutions into ano!r ,vessel1 9 :i* ! fir/ ,t>t> has concret$1 let x dry ( x self1 aft]w>ds /rike ! sides ( x ) a great bl[1 & great ,fragm5ts ( ,t>t> w fall d[n1 :i* y may sell = pr(it1 put ! vessel to ! same lab\r aga94 ,?is is ! exact description ( produc+ good ,v9eg> & ,t>t> necess>y = _m ,arts1 f ! base/ dregs1 & ( ju/ly gett+ mu* pr(it ) little pa9s4 ,n[ ,i proce$ to make ! ,w9e :i* "s call ,adu/1 or ,_s ( ,w9e1 ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 )\t any ,co/s4 ,aft] ! defecat$ ,w9e is p\r'd out1 put ! fces into ! ,/ill1 add z mu* wat] z ! dissolution ( ! inh]5t ,t>t> requires1 k9dle a fire1 /ir x at ! bottom ) a wood5 ,ladle1 t x may n burn to2 :5 y c no long] be> ! heat ( ! wat] ) y\r h&1 & ! spirits break =?1 take out ! ,ladle1 put on ! ,head1 & de/il till y p]ceive no _s1 b me] ,phlegm2 ! rema9+ ,liquor draw out into a sack close ty'd1 "w x 9 ! ,press1 & y w h _s ( w9e by de/illation1 & also ,t>t> by expression1 concretion1 cry/alisation1 ) d\ble encrease2 z ,i %all %ew m cle>ly by & by1 t be=e y beg9 to "w1 y may be sure1 h[ mu* y hope to ga9 !reby1 le/ y lab\r 9 va91 maturely consult t y may disc]n by a premis'd computation :at is to be done4 ,= in/ance1 ,if five ,firk9s ( ,lees co/ half a ,doll] ea*1 five ,firk9s w yield two ,r4 ,doll]s & an half2 f ^! ,i press out two ,firk9s ( ,w9e1 two ,firk9s rema9 9 ! sacks1 "o ,firk9 is suppos$ to wa/e 9 ! transfusion1 :5 yet a ,vessel seldom soaks up f\r qu>ts3 ,i turn ! two ,firk9s ( ,w9e into ,v9eg>2 ! two ,firk9s ( ?ick ,lees be+ dilut$ ) ,wat]1 ,i draw ,_s ( ,w9e1 & press out ! ,t>t>2 ?is ,w9e drawn by ! ,fire1 toge!r ) ! dregs left ( ! ,t>t>1 be+ r$uc$ by burn+ into clavellat$ a%es1 d equal ! ,*>ge ( mak+ ! ,v9eg> ,t>t>1 b two firk9s ( dregs af=d f #dj to #ajj p\nds ( ,t>t>1 z ! ,w9e is sweet] or m acid1 7?o' ! h>% af=ds m ,t>t> ?an ! sweet7 b if !y yield b #dj p\nds1 ?is ,t>t> refunds ! price ( ! ,lees2 ! ,spiritu\s ,liquor & clavellat$ ,a%es1 recomp5ce ! ,wood1 & ! two ,firk9s ( press$ w9e y h ov]-plus to be turn'd into ,v9eg>4 ,or if y buy two ,firk9s ( ,lees = "o ,r4 ,doll]2 fir/ y may draw (f ! _s2 aft] t1 y may press out ab\t t5 p\nds ( ,t>t>1 bo? toge!r saleable at "o ,doll]1 z mu* z ! ,lees co/2 all ! ,liquor ( ! ,_s w be cle> ga91 by an egregi\s %ort lab\r to gr[ ,ri*4 ,suppose a ,firk9 to co/ a ,doll]1 & to yield n above #i p\nd ( ,t>t>1 ea* ( :i* is wor? two ,baze9s2 ?o' "s ,lees are bett] ?an o!rs1 yet seldom any are f\nd s poor1 t d n af=d _! value 9 ,t>t>2 ev5 ! ,rh5i%1 ,franconian1 & ,au/rian1 "o ,firk9 yield+ "o ,doll]1 (t5times af=ds fifty p\nd ( ,t>t>1 or m4 ,besides1 we mu/ note1 if ! ,lees are de>1 ,t>t> & burn+ _s ( w9e c't be *eap1 because ! de>ness ( !m dep5ds on ! sc>city ( w9e3 ,b if ! ,lees are de>1 ! ,v9eg>1 ,_s1 & ,t>t> *eap1 7:i* yet 0 nev] kn[n7 s t ! quantity ( ,t>t> w n yield ! price ( ! ,lees2 nei!r also c y h ! ,v9eg> & spiritu\s w9e gratis2 yet y %all h ?is pr(it above o!rs1 liv+ on ,v9eg> & burn+ w9es only1 t ! ,t>t> & clavellat$ ,a%es collect$ f ! refuse ( ! eliquat$ w9e1 by o!rs reject$1 y may get an help1 t y may sell ! _s ( w9e1 t co/ y little1 = m ?an o!rwise4 ,if !re=e he ga9s by only press+ w9e1 or de/illation ( ! _s1 h[ mu* r y t acquire bo? ,v9eg> & _s ( w9e f ^? dregs = a gratuity8 ,"o ?+ m ,i add = confirmation3 ,if #h ,firk9s ( ,lees1 t co/ #d ,doll]s1 make #d or #f ,firk9s ( v9eg>1 or "o ( burn+ w9e or br&y1 t v9eg> or br&y yields #aj or #ab ,r4 ,doll]s3 ,! pre/ or de/ill$ dregs1 if !y give fifty or sixty p\nd ( ,t>t>1 !y equallize ! fir/ price ( ! dregs2 b if !re be a less quantity ( ,t>t>1 ! v9eg> or _s w /& y 9 b little1 :i* be+ made bett]1 or sold *eap] ?an ord9>y1 y 7! sell]7 w allure buy]s be=e o!rs4 ,"s man may say1 ! ,art inde$ has be5 unhe>d (1 & is ga9ful1 b does n agree ) e age & condition2 = all don't und]/& ,m]*&is+1 b r "s abhor x1 see+ ! ,scriptures compleatly te/ifie1 t ! fraud betwe5 ! buy] & sell] /icks z fa/ z a p9 betwe5 ! /ones ( a wall2 to :om ,i answ]1 t to e ,*ri/ian an hone/ ,occupation is p]mitt$ by ,div9e ,provid5ce = ! su/5tation ( him & 81 b he ne$ n burd5 8 ,neighb\r 9 any case4 ,= t x is lawful to endeav\r a livelihood ?is way1 or t1 is atte/$ to by a laudable example1 9 bo? ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t4 ,?is is ! true way ( press+ w9e f ,lees1 & r$uc+ x to ,v9eg>1 & draw+ out ,br&y & ,t>t>1 & inc9]at+ ! refuse4 ,x rema9s t ,i set d[n ! uses to :i* ! re/ ( ! wat] f ! ,t>t> may be adhibit$ ) pr(it2 b we mu/ "k by ! way1 t ! s\rness 9 t wat] is no?+ b ,t>t> dissolv$1 :i* does n take a ,cry/all9e =m at ! sides ( ! ,vessel3 !re=e ?is acid wat] p]=ms :atsoev] is effect$ by ,t>t> dilut$ 9 common wat]4 ,s9ce !re is no man b kn[s h[ to dissolve ,copp] 9 t>t>is$ wat]1 )\t ! help ( salt1 z 9 ! dealbation ( ord9>y ,co9s & ,silv] ,vessels among ! silv]-work]s may be se51 :o take away ! ,copp] /ick+ 9 ! sup]ficies ( money or silv]-vessels by boil+1 ! silv] appe>+ z if x _h no?+ ( copp] mix'd ) x3 to ?is "w ! a=esaid wat] may be v pr(itably appli$2 & see+ t a great quantity ( x rema9s 9 ! work+ ( ! ,lees1 x c sc>cely be bett] imploy'd ?an by ! foll[+ me?od4 ,if ! vil] ,m>casites ( ,copp]1 e :]e obvi\s1 & :i* _c o!rwise be melt$ ) pr(it1 z also ! ,scoria or dross ( ,copp]1 :i* is ?r[n away1 be boil'd 9 ?is wat]1 x w attract ! ,copp] to x self2 ca/ 9 ,fil+s ( ,iron1 & !y w be exalt$ into ,copp]1 & ! extract$ ,copp] w be precipitat$ f ! wat] by ! addition ( ! ,iron4 ,?is gradation ( ,iron into ,copp] be+ done1 :i* 9 outw>d appe>ance w be l a dirty ,mudd1 x is to be edulcorat$ ) cle> wat]1 & !n ?r\ghly melt$ by ! =ce ( fire1 :i* w yield a v fair ,copp]1 no way com+ %ort ( o!r ,copp] 9 goodness4 ,:i* ,lab\r is v pr(itable1 because a great quantity ( t>t>iz'd wat] proce$s f ?is ,"w2 b t x may ! m easily act ^u ! ,copp]1 9 extract+ x f ! /one or ,m>casite1 a little salt is to be add$ 9 ! boil+4 ,b if ! ,m>casite or ,coppri\s-/one ab\nd ) too mu* sulphur1 :i* yet seldom happ5s 9 ! m ignoble ,m>casites1 !y mu/ fir/ be torrefi$1 t ! sulphur may be burnt1 !n to be gr\nd1 & boil'd ) ! t>t>is'd wat]1 & precipitat$ ) ,iron2 :i* way m ,copp] is acquir'd ?an 0 9 ! ,coppri\s-/one x self1 because :ile x is precipitat$1 "p ( ! ,iron is exalt$ to ,copp]1 "p turns to ,vitriol unlike to ! natural 9 h>dness2 = a gre5 solution rema9s1 :]eby ,clo? & ,y>n are made z black z ) common ,vitriol2 also x af=ds ! be/ ,black = ,%oemak]s to col\r _! ,lea!r1 & is naturally adapt$ ) ,oak to conciliate a black col\r to ,wood4 ,if ?is vitriolat$ ,wat] be boil'd 9 an ,iron ,pot till x be dry1 & ! residue melt$ 9 a /rong fire1 y w obta9 a mo/ t5aci\s or t\gh ,iron ( wond]ful virtue1 if n to be pref]r'd to good ,copp]1 at lea/ to be comp>'d ) x4 ,& s ! common ,copprice-/one ( ,iron is bett] ?an ! fil+s or scales ( ,iron1 if ) ! ,lees ( w9e x be r$uc'd by ! _s ( ! _w into small ,balls1 :5 y melt !m1 a v ductile & pure ,iron w come out1 fit = m uses ?an common ,iron2 :i* lab\rs if any w ent] ^u1 !y w reap fruits n to be despis'd4 ,x w\ld n be beside ! matt] to annex ! mann] h[ y might use bo? y\r ,t>t> & ,a%es at home1 nei!r t y might be =c'd to sell !m abroad1 b x w\ld be too long1 & r hurtful ?an pr(itable to ! pres5t bus9ess4 ,?is ,i ?9k to treat ( f>!r ano!r "t1 by ! ,grace ( ,god4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many3 ,:]e9 is ,treat$ ( ,! ,conc5tration ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 & ,wood1 & ! m pr(itable use ( !m1 ?an ha? hi!rto be54 ,,to ,all ^? ,patrons t ,love ,,god1 & fav\r _! ,c\ntry1 ,,heal?4 ,ye ,pi\s1 ,prud5t1 & y\r ,c\ntry-lov+ ,patrons4 ,! ,mo/ ,excell5t ,glori\s ,god1 & our mo/ ,m]ciful & ,b\ntiful ,fa!r1 ha? 7out ( 8 great ,love unto1 & ,fa!rly ,c>e ( u1 f ,et]nity7 set ,nature be=e our ,eyes1 t he might signifie to u 8 ,w2 :i* said ,nature1 is no o!r ?+ b ! prop]1 et]nal1 & only ,w ( ,god4 ,to ?is ,nature1 ,god ha? 7z to 8 ob$i5t & fai?ful ,in/rum5t7 absolutely deliv]$1 & committ$ 8 ,w & ,comm& to be by h] fai?fully & dilig5tly p]=m$2 %e accompli%e? ! ,task impos$ on h]1 )\t int]mission1 nor re/e? %e "o mom5t ( "t f do+ ! ,div9e ,w ) h] utmo/ /udy & endeav\r4 ,!re=e1 des]v$ly ought we to le>n to "k1 wor%ip1 & love ! ,creator above all ?+s else :atsoev]1 see+ ! ,creator is kn[n by ! ,creatures4 ,if 8 ,creatures be great1 & unp]ceivable to our sight1 & s wond]ful2 c]ta9ly x ( necessity foll[s1 t ! ,creator is f> great]1 & f> beyond all ,human ,und]/&+2 & ?is1 ev]yone may easily und]/&3 ',tis !re=e cle>ly & evid5tly manife/1 t ,god ,creat$ all ?+s = ! s]vice ( man1 t he might !reby ackn[l$ge ! ,div9e ,b\nty1 & ,hon\r1 & fe> ! ,creator1 & be/[] ( all good ?+s1 & yield him due ,?anks = 8 ,gifts4 ,b see+ t x may s be1 t ! mo/ j ,god w sometime or o!r1 at la/ 7be+ provok$ by ! p]fidi\s malice ( m51 av5ge himself on ! mo/ ,impi\s liv+ ( ?is p]v]se ,_w1 by br++ sc>city ( ,food1 7,w>1 & ! ,plague72 & see+ t x may s be1 z t ! small ,company ( ! ,pi\s1 ly+ hid among/ ! ,impi\s ,crew ( ! wick$1 may p>take ( ! same puni%m5t3 ,!re=e ,i ?\ght x v exp$i5t1 ) a *e]ful m9d to publi% 7to ! ,hon\r ( ,god1 & my ,c\ntry1 & = ! com=t & solac+ ( its ,pi\s ,inhabitants17 ! ,tal5t t ,god ha? v\*saf$ unto me1 by ! help ( :i*1 v _m su* ,calamities z may come1 viz4 ,fam9e1 ,w>1 & ! ,plague1 may be prev5t$4 ,b ! way ,i h pit*$ on to s]ve my ,c\ntry 91 do? *iefly consi/ 9 ! manife/ation & ,revelation ( ^? mo/ great ,treasures t lie hidd5 9 ,g]many1 be+ su* z by ! reg>dlessness ( ,m5 h be5 hi!rto unkn[n1 uns\ght1 & n gott5 =?4 ,i h !re=e endeav\r$1 fai?fully to manife/ 9 ?is pres5t ,treatise1 by :at means ^? ,treasures are to be s\ght =1 & rightly ord]$ = ! pr(it ( my ,c\ntry2 & )al1 to op5 ! ,treasures ( ! ,noble ,/ate ( ,g]many1 :]e) x is mo/ abundantly enri*$1 beyond all ! o!r ,c\ntries ( ,europe1 & ha? hi!rto enjoy$1 & us$ 7b n s well z x %\ld h done7 viz4 ,w9e1 ,corn1 ,wood1 ,m9]als1 & ,metals4 ,= ,ungrateful ,m5 h extreamly wa/$ unpr(itably1 ! mo/ weal?y1 & ri* ,b5$iction ( ,god1 :o ha? be/[$ ,w9e & ,corn on !m1 9 abundance1 & ! ,relicks 7:i* !y sp5t n7 h !y suff]$ to corrupt & p]i% ) ly+4 ,nor is !re any body t do? 9 ! lea/ ent]ta9 any ?\ghts1 by :at means su* an abundance ( s great ,gifts1 might be kept & pres]v$ = future ye>s1 :i* may be accompany'd ) extream sc>city & ,de>?4 ,e "o %ifts = himself & 81 ) t pl5ty ( ,goods he enjoys2 & leaves ano!r to take c>e = himself1 & to see = "t to come1 t he provide himself = ?+s necess>y :]eon to live4 ,& x is come to su* a pass1 t ! ov]plus :i* rema9s ( ! abundance ( ! ,bless+ ( ,god1 is me]ly ca/ away ?r\gh a c>eless disreg>d1 & s no?+ is pres]v$ = aft] times4 ,& yet our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ himself :5 he f$ _m ?\s&s ( ,m5 ) ,bread1 comm&$ 8 ,disciples c>efully to pres]ve ! rema9+ ,crumbs1 t no?+ might be lo/2 ! :i* )\t all d\bt he did = no o!r end1 b t we might h ! ,gifts ( ,god 9 high e/eem4 ,b :]e %all we f9d su* z w imitate1 & d ! same2 c]ta9ly no :]e1 :i* is inexcusable ) ,god & good ,m54 ,c]ta9ly su* a l>gess ( ,div9e ,gifts1 is n be/[$ on u1 t !y %\ld mis]ably p]i%1 or be ca/ away2 b we %\ld r lab\r & take c>e ( dilig5t lay+ up & pres]v+ 7l s _m ,labori\s ,ants7 all t ov]abundantness :i* we _c make use (4 ,let x be b consid]$1 ,i pray1 9 :at great heaps ,corn lies heap$ ho>d$ up1 & is spoil$4 ,& is x n ! same ) ,w9e1 :i* be+ ga!r$ 9 su* ov]-great quantities1 is become vile & abject1 or ca/ away8 ,:at1 _c !re be /ore laid up out ( ?is v pl5ty 7:i* n[ is grut*$ at1 z 'tw]e7 z s _m great ,treasures = future ,calamit\s ,ye>s8 ,well h[ev]1 ?\gh z yet ?is ha? be5 left undone1 yet ,i am confid5t1 t "s good ,h\%old]s w be f\nd1 t w n despise ?is ,in/ruction & ,admonition ( m9e1 b w cond5se ! s mu* sup]fluity ( ,w9e1 & ,corn1 & pres]ve x aga9/ future ,ye>s sc>city4 ,nor d ,i at all d\bt1 b t o!rs1 aft] !y h by ?is ,book well le>n$ ! mann]1 w turn ! sup]flu\s1 & ca/ away ,wood 7:i* lies & rots1 & is r$uc$ to no?+7 into ,salt-petre 9 great quantities2 t by its help ! ,enemies may be resi/$1 & ! ,inhabitants def5d$4 ,b 9 ! ?ree foll[+ ,p>ts1 :i* treat ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,metals1 & ,m9]als1 :]e9 all k9ds ( ,m$icam5ts resi/+ natural ,diseases1 %all be taught1 ,i "k t e "o w f9d refre%m5t1 & help1 aga9/ ! future ,plague1 & ,contagi\s ,diseases4 ,s !n1 :5 we h ,food & ,dr9k necess>y = a ,livelyhood1 & ,salt-,nitre to def5d u aga9/ our ,enemies1 & ,m$ic9es s]v+ = ! pres]vation ( u 9 ,heal?1 !re rema9s no?+ else we c desire1 save a little ,gold & ,silv]1 by :i* we may ex]cise ,trade1 or ,m]*&ise1 & furni% our selves ) ,outl&i% ,w>es4 ,! :i*1 t we also may get out ( ^? ,m\nta9s1 we e :]e meet )al1 & out ( ^? abject1 & giv5-ov] ,m9e-pits1 ,i "q n1 b 7,god p]mitt+7 to effect x1 & cle>ly to %ew x 9 ! ?ree foll[+ ,books ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,m9]als & ,metals4 ,^u ?is acc\nt ,i w\ld no long] keep by me ?is small ,book ( ! ,conc5tration ( ?+s1 b publi% x to ! ,hon\r ( ,god & my ,c\ntry1 7x be+ a ,tal5t v\*saf$ me by ,god47 ,i d !re=e ,d$icate x to all ,pi\s1 ,fai?ful1 & ,good ,h\%old]s1 hop+ t my s9c]e ,admonition1 & ,in/ruction1 w f9d "s place1 & n be reject$4 ,! ?ree ,p>ts ,i promis$1 %all %ortly foll[3 ,fur!rmore1 ,i (f] my mo/ fai?ful help to e "o 9 ! op5+ & reveal+ ! said ,conc5tration ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 ,wood1 ,m9]als1 & ,metals2 = all ?+s be+ 9 a read9ess1 ,i c easily %ew ! mann] ( ,conc5tration4 ,& see+ ,i am ignorant1 h[ long a "t ! mo/ ,m]ciful ,god w v\*safe unto me1 ! use ( life & light2 ,i w\ld n will+ly bury ) me a ,sci5ce s em95t1 s ,noble1 & s pr(itable to my ,c\ntry4 ,b if n[ x %\ld s fall out1 t few or none %\ld at all m9d x1 yet h ,i done my "p1 & satisfi$ my ,consci5ce4 ,?\gh inde$ ,i d n 9 ! lea/ d\bt1 b t !re w be "s good & fai?ful ,h\%old]s1 by :om ^! ,pr(itable ,inv5tions ( m9e1 w be reg>d$1 & be made use ( = ,god's ,hon\r1 & = ! ,cons]vation ( ! ,c\ntry1 & its ,inhabitants4 ,?is ,i c]ta9ly "k1 t if ?is ,c\nsel1 or ,direction ( m9e1 conc]n+ ! ,conc5tration ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 ,wood1 & ,m9]als 7:i* proce$s f ! simplicity & s9c]ity ( my m9d7 %all f9d any place ( ent]ta9m5t1 t our mo/ praisewor?y ,c\ntry ( ,g]many1 w 9 a few ,ye>s space become mo/ exce$+ happy1 & be s enri*$1 t bo? high & l[ w be mu* joy$1 & praise ,god1 & give him ?anks4 ,b ,i easily conjecture ) :at v>i\s & diff]5t ,judgm5ts ?is ,(f-spr+ ( my ,bra91 w be exp\nd$4 ,"o w haply give cr$it to ! ?+s ,i h said2 b ano!r w condemn & disda9 !m1 z m]e ,impossibilities1 & ,dreams4 ,b h[ev]1 ! tru? w at l5g? break =?1 & ! "w x self w pur*ase to its ,ma/] due ,praise1 & h]e9 ,i cont5t my self4 ,! mo/ ,bless$1 mo/ ,m]ciful ,god1 & our ,fa!r1 t great ,h\%old]1 be/[ on u 8 ,div9e ,b5$iction1 t s we may in/itute 9 mo/ places ( ?is our mo/ de> ,c\ntry ?is ,conc5tration ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 ,wood1 & ,m9]als2 & may by ! help !re( obta9 su* ,treasures1 z may s]ve = ! su/a9+ ( our life1 9 "t to come1 & = ! resi/+ ( our enemies1 & = ! ,glory ( ,god1 & ! help & succ\r ( v _m ne$y ones 9 ,di/ress4 ,! ,,preface4 ,if ! ,prov]bs ( ! ,anci5ts are to be embrac$ z :olsom ,doctr9es1 !n c]ta9ly ?is 7be+ none ( ! lea/7 is n to be reject$2 & is ?us1 ,t he t w n he>1 'tis fit he %\ld aft]w>ds feel4 ,! mean+ ( x is ?is2 ,if s be any "o be reg>dless ( a w>n+1 & s come to damage1 e "o is wont ?us to say ( him1 ,he is b ju/ly rew>d$1 :y did he n yield to a fai?ful w>n+8 :o w help him n[8 ,b h[ev]1 ,i h endeav\r$ 7= ! ,hon\r ( ,god1 ( ! ,magi/rate1 & ( my ,c\ntry1 & ! b5efit ( my ,neighb\r7 to %ew1 by good ,admonition1 & by a pr(itable ,te/imony1 by :at means1 t great pl5ty we h 9 ^! z yet prosp]\s times1 :]e9 we h abundance ( ,corn1 ,w9e1 & o!r ?+s 9 great pl5ty ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 may n unpr(itably be lo/2 b be pres]v$ = support 9 ^? ye>s ( sc>city t are next to come1 accord+ z ,joseph t mo/ excell5t ,/ew>d m5tion$ 9 ,holy ,writ is said to h done4 ,& n[ t !re may be z mu* prev5tion z is possible1 t ! ,w9e1 & ,corn p]i% n ) ly+1 b be pres]v$ aga9/ a future sc>city1 ,i h publi%$ ?is little ,book = e ones view1 conc]n+ ! ,conc5tration ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 ,m9]als1 & ,metals1 9 :i*1 ! prosp]ity & felicity ( all ,g]many1 & inde$ ! ,univ]sal ,treasure & ,weal?9ess ( ! :ole ,_w1 is seat$4 ,& because su* an abundant pl5ty ( all ^! ?+s begets a nauseat+ & loa?+1 z x 71 ( ^? ,m9]als1 ,metals1 ,w9e1 & ,corn1 :]e) ,g]many exce$s all ! o!r ,c\ntries ( ,europe2 ,i judg$ x well wor? :ile to con/r+e1 or conc5trate ?is pl5ty into a little room1 & pres]ve x f ! loss & de/ruction ( ! same1 aris+ f ,neglig5ce & ,contempt4 ,= :5 su* vile1 or *eap ?+s are driv5 into a small compass1 ! bas] & unpr(itable "p goes (f1 & ! nobl] & bett] "p is driv5 toge!r1 & pres]v$1 & do? n s easily become corrupt z a=e1 :5 bo? good & bad are commix$ toge!r4 ,& ?is is to be und]/ood ( ! ,m9]als1 & ,metals1 & ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 & ,wood4 ,= :]e ! ,wat] is sep>at$ f ! ,w9e & ,be]1 & ! m ,noble ,p>ts are conc5tr$1 z x 7 into a ,c5tre1 y may ev5 pres]ve !m z long z y li/4 ,& :5 y ne$ ei!r ,w9e1 or ,be]1 ! conc5trat$ p>ts may be relax$ by ! apposition ( ,wat]1 & be enl>g$1 insomu*1 t "o ,vessel w hold six ,vessels ( ,w9e2 & ?is1 tak+ up b "o place1 & yet conta9s six times ! quantity1 !re w n ne$ s mu* co/s1 nor w s mu* ,w9e be spoil$ by vap\r+ away1 z w\ld be by six ,w9e ,vessels1 :i* mu/ always be kept full4 ,besides1 ?is f>!r b5efit arise? h5cefrom1 viz4 ,t out ( su* conc5tr$ ,juices 7if !y be at h&7 !re may be made e ,autumn new ,w9es soon] ?an ord9>y1 #d1 #e1 or #h weeks "t or m1 & be sold at a bigg] rate1 ?an 9 ! v ,autumn ,season1 :5 ! ,grapes are ripe1 & e ,body furni%$ ) ,w9e4 ,,nb4 ,= su* a "w !re is requisite a c]ta9 peculi> ,in/rum5t1 & artificial knack1 by ! help ( :i* ! ,mu/ may be holp5 to a spe$y f]m5tation2 !re are also o!r ,conv5i5ces :i* arise f ^! ?us conc5tr$ ,mu/s1 :i* = ,brevities sake we "h omit4 ,s likewise ,be] be+ aft] ! same mann] conc5tr$1 do? br+ a _m m ,utilities ?an ord9>y ,be]4 ,= t ,corn :i* eight ,b>rels 7 sc>ce suffici5t to conta9 a=e1 ne$ no m b "o "h1 ! :i* be+ put 9 ! ,be] ,vessel1 w n turn into ,v]m92 nor w x flie out ( ! ,b>n1 b may be us$ aft] #aj or #bj ye>s4 ,su* ,artificial ,factiti\s ,ales1 see+ !y are 79 _! cond5sation7 boil$ a long] :ile1 are f> bett] ?an ! common sorts :i* are made ( dri$ ,corn1 or ,malt4 ,:osoev] !re=e %all 9 a great pl5ty ( ,gra91 buy up ,corn1 & cond5se x by su* ,artificial ,conc5trations1 & s lay x by1 till a sc>city comes1 w ga9 abundantly1 & w n only get to himself an hone/1 & to o!rs no ways injuri\s pr(it2 b w )al 7be+ ?us /udi\s ( ,*>ity & ,m]cy7 des]ve exce$+ well ( 8 ,neighb\r1 if he helps him 9 8 great necessity1 & he w readily pay him = 8 ,corn1 :]eby he may get ,money to su/a9 8 ,family & be a pr(itable ga9]4 ,s !n1 no body is injur$ by ?is cond5sation1 & conc5tration ( ,ale1 or ,w9e1 b bo? ! ,buy] & ,sell] are ,ga9]s1 & ?is %\ld ( "r1 be 9 e ,man's he>t1 :at condition soev] he be (4 ,x w\ld be well done ( ,noble ,m51 ,pr9ces1 ,k+s1 ,emp]ors1 & o!r ,magi/rates & ,common ,weal?s1 if !y w\ld provide 9 _! ,/ore-h\ses = ,w>f>e1 su* k9d ( cond5s$ ,liquors1 & ,juices1 t s ! poor may 9 a "t ( sc>city be made p>tak]s ( t pl5ty1 & !y w h no loss !reby1 b r b5efit4 ,b ! ,cond5sation ( ,wood1 & turn+ x into ,salt-petre or ,nitre1 is f> m pr(itable ?an t ( ,w9e or ,ale2 = wood may be _h ev5 z x 7 gratis1 & be ) a v small ,co/ transmut$ into ,nitre1 ! :i* may be kept )\t hurt 9 ! ,/oreh\ses = a long "t1 see+ x is n wont to corrupt or p]i%1 & be !re cons]v$ until x be made up into ,gun-p[d] ) ,coals & ,sulphur1 bo? :i* are also n subject to corruption2 s t x is n s v necess>y 7nay1 r x is hurtful7 to h su* va/ quantities ( ,gun-p[d] 9 _! ,ca/les & f5c$ places4 ,!re are examples en\gh ( ,t[]s 9 :i* ,gun-p[d] ha? be5 /irr$ up1 :i* ei!r ?r\gh neglig5ce1 or else by lightn+1 be+ fir$1 h 9 less ?an a mom5ts "t o'return'd :ole ,cities1 & sla9 abundance ( m54 ,n[ ?is mighty inconv5i5cy may easily be prev5t$ by ?is only ,rem$y1 viz4 ,if ! ,p[d] be n made up1 b ! matt] !re( 7viz4 ,nitre1 ,sulphur1 & ,coals7 be only kept 9 read9ess1 :]e) ! said ,p[d] may be made1 z necessity requires3 ,besides1 h]e9 also do? ! conc5tration ( ,wood exce$ 7z to pr(it7 ! cond5sation ( ,w9e & ,ale1 n only because !re lie va/ heaps ( ,m9]als 9 ,g]many1 7:i* n conta9+ a fixt & corporeal ,gold1 are !re=e dise/eem$7 t admit ( a sep>ation ( _! bett] "p1 & fixation ( x by ,nitre2 b )al1 ! mean] ,metals 7_! sup]flu\s ,sulphur be+ burnt up7 may be transmut$ into bett]2 & ! p]fect ,metals1 viz4 ,gold & ,silv]1 may 7by ! help !re(7 be de/roy$1 & be en=c$ or conc5tr$ into a bett] "p2 ! :i* ?+ ! foll[+ ,second1 ,?ird1 & ,f\r? ,p>ts treat (4 ,s !n1 ?is ,transmutation ( ,wood into ,salt-petre or ,t>t>1 ( bo? :i* n only great quantities may be sold1 b may be also appli$ to sundry uses1 w br+ to our noble ,c\ntry ( ,g]many 79 :i* !re is an incr$ible quantity ( ,wood to be _h almo/ e :]e gratis7 a mo/ notable encrease ( ,p[] & ,/r5g?1 n only aga9/ its future1 b its pres5t ,enemies4 ,:osoev] !re=e %all h abundance ( ,wood1 %all likewise be enri*$ ) /ore ( ,weal?1 provid$ he w b set 8 h& to ! "w1 & n fe> t ev] ,salt-petre w be su* a ,drug1 z to be ( no value1 & n v5dible3 ,& yet if x %\ld s be1 yet 9 ! ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi1 already publi%$1 ,i h manife/$ s mu*1 & w1 9 ! ?ree foll[+ p>ts ( ?is ,book1 manife/ su* ?+s z conc]n ! use ( ?is ,salt1 t !re w nev] want su*1 z p5etrat+ into ! k ( ^! ,secrets1 w n full well "k its ,use4 ,he t ha? ,eyes1 let him look ab\t1 & use !m1 = ! "t comes1 yea1 & by little & little approa*e?1 9 :i* ,k w be a pr(itable ?+2 & x w be well = ^? :o are season$ ) ! k ( ?+s pr(itable4 ,v]ily1 ,k is bett] ?an /ore ( ,goods1 = no body c c>ry !m ) him1 nor 79 "s cases7 help ei!r himself or 8 ,fri5ds ) !m4 ,happy is he t c say ) ! ,philosoph]1 ,all t is m9e d ,i c>ry ) me3 ,h[ injuri\sly d !y speak ( ! mo/ b\ntiful ,"l ,god1 :o accuse ,him = t ,he ha? =born ! be/[+ ( ,w9e1 pl5ty ( ,corn1 ,pome-,citrons1 & ,gold on "s ,c\ntries1 & yet fully z great ,treasures are to be f\nd !re1 if ! ,eyes ( ! ,inhabitants 7 n d>k5$8 ,if !re 7 no?+ else1 yet c]ta9ly !re is ,wood to be f\nd1 :i* )\t any lab\r1 co/s1 or tr\ble ( ,ri* or ,poor1 do? gr[ night & day1 & (f]s x self unto u1 & z x 71 sai? unto u 9 ^! words2 ,:at6 am ,i ( no use8 ,d n ,i come =? to ?y view1 t ?\ mai/ by contemplat+ on me ackn[l$g ! ,div9e ,b\nty1 & make use ( me ) ?ankfulness8 ,!re is n !re=e any reason :y "o ,c\ntry %\ld exalt x self be=e ano!r1 because x is bett]2 or contr>ily compla91 t ! ,div9e ,b5$iction less reg>d$ x ?an o!r ,c\ntries2 no1 ea* ,c\ntry ha? en\gh1 if x w\ld b be cont5t ) :at x possesse?4 ,z = ^? ,c\ntries :i* are ev5 de/itute ( ,wood1 !y d nev]!less abundantly enjoy ! ,div9e ,b5$iction2 witness ,isl&1 & o!r cold ,nor!rn ,c\ntries1 :i* h _! ,corn1 & o!r ,necess>ies = ,life1 br\ght !m out ( o!r ,c\ntries4 ,b n[ on ! o!r h&1 ^! ,c\ntries af=d ,cod or ,/ock-fi% dri$2 & s1 ?\gh !y want ,trees1 ,fruit1 ,corn1 & ,w9e1 yet !y d n want1 & are equally z well n\ri%$ by ! ,div9e ,b\nty z ! re/ be4 ,?\gh !y want ,wood1 yet h !y ,pit-,coals2 = ! ,e>? !re is v sulphure\s1 & at ! ,m\nta9 ,hekla x burns p]petually1 & ca/s out fire1 smoak1 & a%es1 & yields to ! ,inhabitants a great quantity ( ,brim/one1 :i* !y dig out & sell to our ,c\ntry ,m>9]s & ,traffiqu]s1 !reby su/a9+ !mselves4 ,"s "o or o!r may object to me & say1 ,see+ t ,salt-petre is to be accompt$ ( z an ,univ]sal ,subject1 & to be f\nd 9 all ?+s1 x mu/ necess>ily be1 t see+ ,isl& has no ,wood at all1 ! ,salt-petre is to be f\nd 9 ! dry ,/ock-fi%1 = o!rwise ?is ,salt c't be said to be ,univ]sal1 z be+ n to be f\nd 9 su* or su* a ,c\ntry4 ,well !n1 to cle> ?is d\bt1 ,i d affirm1 7z ,i said be=e7 t ,nitre is 9 ,fi%es also1 ?\gh n 9 su* pl5ty z 9 o!r subjects1 viz4 9 ,w9e1 ,wood1 & ,corn3 ,b x is f\nd f> m pl5tifully & pot5tly 9 ,/ones1 ) :i* ^? ,c\ntries are well /or$2 & any "o may easily guess :at ,ri*es !y w\ld produce1 7 !y b v]s$ 9 ! k h[ to extract x2 = 9 ,/ones :i* by burn+ are turn$ into ,lime1 7! :i* may be done )\t ,wood1 ev5 by dri$ ,turf or ,pit-coal1 & t easily7 ,nitre is z abundantly hidd51 z 9 ,wood1 & 9 o!r ,vegetables3 ,nor is !re ought else requisite1 save ! k ( ! way ( its extraction4 ,if !re=e t h>% & wild k9d ( ,c\ntry1 :]e9 no?+ gr[s1 be put 9 ! ,philosophical balance1 ) ! mo/ ri* ,c\ntry1 x w\ld 7see+ x conta9s hidd5 9 its ,e>? & ,/ones su* great ,treasures7 easily exce$ x1 & obta9 ! *iefe/ place4 ,!re is !re=e no reason :y any "o %\ld compla9 be=e ,god3 ,a small man do? usually exce$1 z to swiftness & agility1 "o t is big & tall3 ,a weak man may oppose ! acut5ess ( 8 wit aga9/ ! /r5g? ( ! lu/y3 ,a poor man enjoys ,quietude1 & pati5tly und]goes 8 m h>d =tunes2 b contr>iwise1 ! ri* is inviron$ ) c>es4 ,& ?is may be also und]/ood ( o!r liv+ ,creatures4 ,^! ?+s be+ well consid]$1 e "o may und]/& & p]ceive1 t ,god ha? satisfi$ e "o1 & t !re is no ,creature t c ju/ly compla94 ,x is report$ ( ! ,p]uvian "p ( ,am]ica1 ,t x is enri*$ ) ! mo/ ab\nd+ ,silv]y ,m\nta9 ,potosi1 seat$ 9 a "p ( t ,region1 & is ab\t "s #ej ,g]man miles 9 compass1 & t x do? by its exce$+ cold ,air h9d] ! gr[+ ( any ,vegetables1 & yet not)/&+1 !re is su* a notable p[] & excell5cy obta9$ by ! ,ri*es ( t place1 t ! ,city !re f\nd$ do? ab\nd ) ! be/ ,w9e1 ,corn1 ,sug>1 & o!r su*-l necess>y ?+s1 & is sc>ce inf]i\r 9 bigness & fair ,build+s to any ,city ( ,g]many1 & f ?is v ,m\nta9 only receive? x ?is felicity4 ,x is h5ce evid5t1 t all su* ?+s are n unpr(itable1 :i* 7by reason ( ! meanness ( ! outw>d %ape7 are n s well kn[n to e body2 = sometimes a ,c\ntryman ?r[s a ,/one at a ,c[1 :i* is f> m wor? ?an ! price ( ! ,c[ is1 & yet x is contemn$1 because unkn[n4 ,! ext]nal & sup]ficial ,figure !re=e ( a ?+ is n alwaies to be reg>d$1 b its inw>d p>ts are to be se>*'d into & view$2 & t we may atta9 h]eunto1 ,al*ymy po9ts out to u ! way1 7%e be+ ! ,in/rum5t ( ! true praise-wor?y ,philosophy7 & op5s ! ,gate1 :]eby we may se>* into ! inmo/ b[els ( e ?+4 ,he :o well kn[s ! fire1 & ! use !re(1 w n be di/ress$ ) want4 ,& he t has no k ( ! same1 nei!r w he ?r\ghly se>* into ,natures ,treasures3 ,f ^! ?+s x is evid5t :at ,treasures we ,g]mans d unkn[+ly possess1 & yet conv]t !m nor to our use2 ,& 7 n =eign p>ts z ignorant too ( ^! ?+s z we our selves are1 !y w\ld readily h upbraid$ u ,g]mans1 t we sp5d m "t 9 eat+ & dr9k+1 ?an on good ,arts & ,sci5ces4 ,n[ z conc]n+ my writ+s ab\t ! conc5tration ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 & ,wood1 & ! cond5sation ( 'em1 ,i %all nev] be bett] able to prove & confirm ! ,tru? ( ! same1 ?an by produc+ x to manife/ light1 t s ! ,eyes see+ x1 all admiration may cease1 & all incr$ulity vani%4 ,!re is cr$it !re=e to be giv5 to all ! ?+s m5tion$ 9 ?is ,book1 z to an exp]i5c$ ,tru?1 & :i* are n made publick = any o!r ends1 save only t ^? natural ,sci5ces may t5d to ! utility & b5efit ( my ,neighb\r4 ,:oev] !re=e %all believe !m1 w pur*ase ,hon\r & ,pr(it2 & contr>iwise1 he t w n believe1 w get only disgrace & detrim5t4 ,i w !re=e pr$ict or =etell1 t ?is "o only ,artifice ( mak+ ,salt petre 9 su* great pl5ty1 & ! way ( us+ x to metall9e works1 w br+ incr$ible ,treasures to our ,c\ntry ( ,g]many1 if we be n too neglig5t1 or let x slip by a sluggi% slo?ful dr[s9ess4 ,i d v]ily believe1 t if ,god do? yet v\*safe me "o ye>s life1 t ?is said ,artifice ( ,salt-petre w be pr(itable to v _m2 b if s be t x %all n please ! ,div9e ,maje/y to prolong my life s %ort a "t1 x may h[ev] be acc\nt$ (1 t ,god ha? inde$ %ew$ u ,g]mans1 z h]et(ore he did to ,moses1 ! ,l& ( ,promise1 b ha?1 by reason ( our s9s & incr$ulity1 %ut up ! passage aga9/ u4 ,b t ,i may absolutely s]ve my ,neighb\r1 & t he may h no cause to compla91 z if ,i _h s]v$ him b by halves1 9 t ,i h n describ$ ! ,press = ,wood1 toge!r ) ! app]ta9+ ,in/rum5ts1 ,i d n[ !re=e c]tifie e "o1 t all ! ?+s necess>y & requisite = ! conc5trat+ ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 & ,wood1 are to be se5 9 my cu/ody 9 p]fection4 ,if n[ any "o be desir\s ( receiv+ b5efit f 8 ,w9e1 ,corn1 or ,wood1 & t he f9d x highly to conc]n him to get ?is k he w well "k1 by ! inspection ( ! ,"w pres5t$ a=e him1 :]e9 lay ! defect z to ! gett+ ?is ?+1 & :at means ! said defect is to be holp5 by2 b ! ,in/rum5ts t ,i h m5tion$1 %all be no long] to be se51 ?an f ! ,cal5ds ( ,m>* to ! ,cal5ds ( ,septemb]1 ?is pres5t ye> #afef4 viz4 six mon?s "t2 = ,i h purpos$ to my self1 n to r5d] my life burd5some alwaies unto my self1 by c>ry+ su* tr\blesome bur!ns ab\t to & fro1 b at la/ to get a quiet seat & abode4 ,s !n x w1 by ?is "h spok51 be evid5tly manife/ to e "o1 :at he is to d z t\*+ ?is matt]4 ,! ?ree o!r ,p>ts conc]n+ ! conc5tration ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 %all 7if ,god p]mit7 %ortly also foll[4 ,b because ,nitre is ! alone ,in/rum5t ( t "w1 & t no body c get any em95t pr(it1 unless he c h ,nitre at a v *eap rate1 x is :olly necess>y t "s lab\r be be/[$ ab\t ! procur+ x1 :i* if y c get good /ore ( *eap1 !n w ! hop$-= pr(it be p]ceiv$1 bo? out ( ,m9]als & ,metals3 ,if n1 va9 w x be = y to make y\r se>* into t ,m9]al k+dom4 ,well1 ,i d affirm1 ,t by ! b5efit ( ,nitre1 ?+s wond]ful may be effect$ 9 ,metallick ,lab\rs2 yea1 t5 times m ?an :at ,i h describ$ 9 my small ,treatise1 call$ ,miraculum ,mundi1 or d>e to describe = ! future2 = all ?+s requisite to true ,al*ymy1 may be p]fectly accompli%$ 9 x1 by x1 & ) x4 ,h]e) ,i conclude ?is ,preface4 ,:atsoev] is "h want+ 9 ?is ,treatise1 = brevities sake1 ! demon/ration visibly expos$ to view1 w aft]w>ds compleatly recomp5ce1 insomu* t any "o w easily w9d himself out ( all d\bts4 ,& "h we re/ = ?is "t4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"p ,,( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 c4 ,9 ! ,"n ( ! mo/ ,holy ,tr9ity d ,i beg9 to describe ! mo/ great ,wond]s ( ,god1 t ,i may manife/ to ev]yone 7)\t conceal+ ought7 ,8 ,grace & ,m]cy1 :i* ,he embrace? ,mank9d )al2 & ,i pray ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( u all1 ! m]ciful ,creator ( ,heav5 & ,e>?1 to guide & direct ?is ,"w1 t x may s]ve to ,8 ,div9e ,hon\r1 & t5d to all our welf>es4 ,am54 99 99 99 99 99 ,we w ent] into ,franconia1 & see :at a weal?y & l>ge ,b5$iction ( ,god is to be f\nd !re93 ,& ,i w fir/ beg9 ) ,w9e1 none ( ! lea/ ( ! mo/ noble ,creatures ( ,god1 & w demon/rate h[ ungrateful we %ew ourselves to ! be/[] ( all good ?+s1 & h[ basely we abuse ,8 ,goodness4 ,e "o kn[s :at a noble ,creature w9e is1 h[ /ra9$ f ! ,grape & made1 & !re=e ?is ?+ ne$s no fur!r description1 =asmu* z o!rs h h]et(ore suffici5tly en\gh done ?is task & daily ,exp]i5ce is an abundant te/ifi] ( ! use ( ! same4 ,x is behoveful "h1 t we only signifie h[ x ought to be h&l$ bett] ?an x has hi!rto be51 & may s likewise br+ a great] pr(it & utility to ! till]s !re( ?an hi!rto4 ,e "o kn[s1 t w9e is ! noble/ among/ all dr9ks1 & mo/ conducive to heal?1 & may & ought to be call$ ! ,pure/ dr9k3 ,x *]i%e? old m51 & heats ! cold1 b su* z are ( a t5d] age1 %\ld des]v$ly %un w9e1 because be+ drunk too soon1 x easily inflames ! ,liv]1 & dries x up1 & /irs up v>i\s ,diseases1 & at la/ cause? ,dea? x self4 ,s !n1 !re is no?+ s good1 b may also d hurt1 nor is any ?+ s evil1 b do? sometimes br+ "s b5efit1 accord+ z ! diff]5ce ( ! use is :i* x is appli$ unto2 z is "h evid5t 9 ,w9e2 ! :i* be+ drunk mod]ately1 & at due seasons1 do? n only excell5tly well dige/ & concoct ! ,meat 9 ! ,/oma*1 b likewise evid5tly /r5g!ns ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & ,vital ,spirits1 & g5]ates pure & s\nd ,blood & ,fle%4 ,contr>iwise1 be+ immod]ately tak51 x ov]fl[s z 'tw]e ! ,/oma*1 ,lungs1 & ,liv]1 fills ^? ,vessels ) _m evil hum\rs1 & ob/ructs !m1 s t !y _c well p]=m t (fice :]eto !y are de/9at$ by ,,god & ,nature1 b are ov]:elm$ ) :ole ,troops ( ,diseases2 = ! ,he>t & ,bra9 is set ^u by _! spiritual efficacy & hot nature & prop]ty1 & is weak5$1 & ! vital _s is ov]come & suffocat$1 z we see 9 ! fire1 ! :i* :5 great] do? alwaies suppress & ov]come ! less]4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t m5 t load !mselves ) daily dr9k+s1 d little diff] f new-born ,calves & ,geese1 & are wont to be nei!r pr(itable to ,god1 nor to ,m51 nor to !mselves4 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 ! ,"n ( ,god1 !re=e we w proce$ on 9 ! matt] we h propos$1 & see by :at means m pr(it may be reap$ f ,w9e ?an ha? hi!rto be54 ,9 ! fir/ place1 he t aims at ! bett]+ ( any ?+1 mu/ "k :at ! ?+ is :i* he /udies ! am5d+ (1 & ( :at p>ts x consi/e?4 ,!re=e1 z conc]n+ ,w9e1 x consi/e? z well z ! o!r ,vegetables ( ?ree pr9ciples1 viz4 ( ,salt1 ,sulphur1 & ,m]cury 7t ,i may use ! ,philosoph]s t]ms74 ,! ,m]cury is its insipid moi/ure1 & ! ,sulphur is t burn+ ,_s :i* is extract$ or drawn out !re(4 ,y %all ?us "k ! ?+1 by ?is foll[+ ,exp]im5t4 ,put a ,cucurbit full ( ,w9e 9 a ,b4 & ) a g5tle heat draw (f :at w come1 b yet s1 t ! p>ts :i* 9 ! de/illation alt] or *ange !mselves1 be ea* ( !m receiv$ ap>t 9 its peculi> ,receiv]4 ,= example2 ,if !re 7 #ab p>ts ( w9e1 or #ab measures1 !re asc5ds fir/ only "o "p ( _s1 :i* is ! s\l & life ( ! w9e2 aft] x1 come t5 p>ts or measures ( insipid wat]2 ! rema9d] 9 ! bottom ( ! ,glass is a ?ick & au/]e or h>% matt]1 :i* be+ ! ,t>t> or ,salt ( ! w9e1 is also almo/ "o "p or measure ( ! w9e4 ,( ^! ?ree p>ts all w9e is comp\nd$1 b yet p>takes ( "o or ! o!r ( ! ,pr9ciples1 m or less1 accord+ to its be+ m or less mature1 or its gr[+ 9 su* or su* a place4 ,z = example2 ,! ,au/]e ,w9e ha? alwaies m ,t>t> & less ,_s ?an ! ,ripe ,w9es2 & contr>ily1 ! ripe w9e do? ab\nd ) m ,_s ?an ,t>t>1 z ! ,spani% & o!r extrane\s w9es witness1 :i* d alwaies abide sweet1 & pla9ly h no ,t>t> 9 !m2 ! reason is ?is1 ,because 9 ^? w>m ,c\ntries !y are br\ght by ! ,sun to me] sweetness1 & s are ripe2 s t ! au/]e ,t>t> or ,salt is ?r\ghly *ang$1 & concoct$ into a sweet ,sug>4 ,h5ce x comes1 t ! said w9es d n 9 ! a=e-propos$ ,exam5 leave any au/]5ess1 z our w9es 9 ,g]many d1 b r yield twice z mu* _s1 & sc>ce ! half "p ( insipid wat]3 ,:5as au/]e ,w9e yields ab\t a tw5tie? "p ( _s1 ! ripe ,g]man w9e yields almo/ a twelf? "p1 & ! ,spani% a six? "p ( _s1 f\r p>ts ( wat]1 & "o "p ( fces )\t ,t>t>4 ,s t f good ,g]man w9e !re comes 7z ,i said a=e7 "o "p ( _s1 t5 ( wat]1 & "o "p ( au/]e or s[ri% matt]4 ,he t kn[s ^! ?+s1 w easily contrive & prep>e = himself by ! help !re(1 at all times1 be x hot or cold1 good & con/ant1 or durable w9e4 ,nei!r is !re any room left a man "h ( compla9+1 z if ,god %ew$ great] b\nty to m5 "o ye> ?an ano!r4 ,! fault ( ?is defect is n to be imput$ to ,god1 b to our own selves1 :o "k no?+1 nor are will+ to "k1 nor /udy h[ to help ,nature2 = ,art c br+ an assi/ance & help to ,nature :5 %e is imp$$ 9 h] "w1 & is unable to br+ h] ,fruits unto a maturity1 provid$ ! ,arti/ removes away t :i* ! w9e naturally ab\nds )al1 & adde? !reunto :at x is de/itute (4 ,= example1 ,let u exam9 a ?9 w9e1 :i* be+ n suffici5tly concoct$ & rip5$ by ! ,sun1 is end[$ ) too mu* %>pi%ness & wat]1 & contr>ily has b little ( _s2 if n[ to su* a w9e1 :5 x beg9s to boil or f]m5t1 "s _s %all be add$1 s t x may "w toge!r ) x1 x w be ev5 z well rip5$ 9 ! w9e-vessel1 by ! b5efit ( ?is fi]y _s1 z if x _h be5 rip5$ by ! ,sun1 z x hung ^u ! ,v9e2 insomu*1 t by ?is means !re m\ght be made excell5t w9es e ye>1 if any _h b ! k ( ?us help+ !m4 ,,nb4 ,b n[ su* a _s mu/ n be su* an "o z t common ,adult or ,br&y-w9e is1 b a grateful & pure ,ess5ce ( w9e2 ! mann] ( mak+ x ,i h describ$ 9 my ,vegetable ,"w4 ,n[ by h[ mu* ! m ?is ,_s %all f]m5t or "w ) su* a w9e1 s mu* ! /rong] & m efficaci\s do? ! w9e become3 ,=asmu* z all ! ,virtues ( all ! :ole w9e consi/ 9 ! ,_s only1 & ! ,t>t> or ,salt do? by its mu*ness make x au/]e & %>p4 ,b ,mu/s be+ by su* an ,artifice made /rong] & m efficaci\s1 d keep a long] "t aft]w>ds )\t corrupt+1 & may be c>ri$ or transport$ :i!rsoev] "o please2 :5ce x comes to pass1 t !y are nev] spoil$1 z !y are o!rwise usually wont to be1 :5 'tis n ( ripe gr[?4 ,f ^! ?+s 'tis evid5t1 t out ( "o ,mu/1 gr[n 9 "o & ! same ,autumn1 !re may ) ease be made w9es ( #c1 #d1 or m k9ds1 accord+ z !re is m or less ( ?is _s add$ to ! ,mu/ & f]m5t$ ) x4 ,!re is also ano!r way1 by ! help :]e( e au/]e w9e is easily correct$ & am5d$1 ?us3 ,9 ! ,v9tage "t1 let ! liquor ( ! ,mu/1 or ( ! express$ juice ( ! ,grapes1 be s boil$ 9 peculi> ,vessels1 t ! unpr(itable moi/ure or ta/eless wat] d exhale by little & little1 until ?\ ha/ z mu* z ?\ w\ld/1 or z ! efficacy ( ! w9e1 or ! degree ?\ w\ld/ by correct+ r$uce x to1 %all require3 ,=1 9 ! exhalation ( ! sup]flu\s moi/ure no?+ goes away1 save t insipid wat]2 b ! sweetness & ! au/]5ess rema9s 9 t ?ick & cond5sate juice1 l to ,honey2 s t t boil$ ma% compreh5ds all ! /r5g? & virtues ( ! w9e1 conc5trat$ z x 71 & cond5sate1 & w aga9 disclose !m1 if x do? aga9 "w1 ) wat] !reto add$ 9 a due proportion2 b ! use ( ?is cond5sate ,mu/1 :i* z yet ha? n wr\ght or f]m5t$1 is ?is1 ,t x c be at all times c>ri$1 & mo/ pr(itably sold 9 f> remote ,c\ntries1 :i* ?+ c\ld n a=e be done4 ,= e "o kn[s1 t :5 !re is a cold ,summ]1 ,w9es become immature & acid1 & are n wont to keep2 = z soon z !y come to be a ye> old1 !y are cov]$ ov] ) a filmy sk91 & be+ m\ldy1 corrupt1 because !y h n 9 !m _s en\gh4 ,f :5ce x comes to pass1 t _m times ,v9tn]s1 or ,v9ey>d-keep]s1 suff] great loss1 aft] t !y h dilig5tly betook !mselves to dress ! ,v9ey>ds = an :ole ye>1 & h liv$ sp>+ly & h>dly1 & work+ h>d1 h su/a9$ _! lives ) ,bread & ,wat]1 hop+ t ^u sell+ _! w9e !y %\ld scrape toge!r a little ,money1 to buy !m "s ,clo!s & o!r ,necess>ies = _! ,family's supportation2 = ! expect$ pl5ty ( ! w9e hop$ =1 & ( ! pr(it accru+ by ! /ore ( ,money = x1 :5 sold1 ha? prop'd !m up ) ?is hope2 b n[ ! w9e fad+ & delud+ _! hopes1 & turn+ into an acid & au/]e ta/e1 !y _c sell x1 see+ 'tis sc>ce wor? ! c>riage2 or if x be sold1 'tis at su* a mean rate1 z sc>cely suffice? to dis*>ge ! ,co/ ( dress+ x2 & :at %all n[ be done = ,food1 ,dr9k1 ,raim5t1 & o!r ,necess>ies to su/a9 ! ,family8 ,& yet ! ,v9es mu/ be dress$ = ! next ye> too1 & m ,monies laid out ^u !m2 b f :5ce %all ,monies come = ,food & ,raim5t1 9 ! mean "t8 ,alas1 :at c\rse w !y take if "s su*-l ye>s %\ld foll[ "o ano!r toge!r8 ,ei!r ! poor mis]able m5 mu/1 toge!r ) _! ,wives & ,*ildr51 fami%1 or else turn ,s\ldi]s1 & be kill'd1 or be made s desp]ate1 z to betake !mselves to ?iev+ & robb+1 & s f9i% _! daies by an ,halt]3 ,= ! pres5t _w is s mu* e/rangd f ,m]cy1 t "o w n use s mu* ,*ri/ian ,*>ity1 z to help ano!r 9 8 necessity4 ,& besides1 ! +ratitude x self ( m5 do? sometimes make o!rs sl[ & fe>ful ( adm9i/r+ & af=d+ a mutual help2 =asmu* z v _m1 :5 !y are rid out ( _! incumbrances1 d refuse to re/ore ^? ?+s1 or by lab\r to requite or make am5ds = ! ?+s by :i* !y 7 deliv]$ out ( _! ,/raits4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t he :o does a fri5dly good turn1 = su* an +rateful man1 lose? 8 ,money1 & by reason ( t s ill plac$ =m]ly1 abhors ! l5d+ 8 help+ h& aga94 ,n[1 t su* great inconv5i5ces may be remov$1 & ! ,v9e-dress]s some:at holp51 s z t !y might e ye> sell _! w9es at a b5eficial price1 & may nev] be oppress$ ) t =esaid detrim5t2 x may v conv5i5tly be done by ! help ( ?is conc5tration or cond5sation1 by evaporat+ ! ,mu/ to ! consi/5ce ( ,honey1 ! :i* may pr(itably be c>ri$ into f> di/ant places1 9 :i* no w9e is accu/om$ to gr[1 & be !re sold4 ,su* n[ z buy up su* ,mu/ ?us cond5sat$ by boil+1 d n[ "k h[ by dilat+ x ) ,wat]1 to r$uce x aga9 into good w9es4 ,?is ,artifice !re=e be+ s laudable1 w be helpful to bo?1 to ! ,v9e-dress]1 9 yield+ him pres5tly ready ,money = 8 ,mu/1 & to ! ,m]*ant1 9 easili] furni%+ him ) ,w9e1 & quitt+ him ( s mu* ,*>ges 9 ! ,c>riage4 ,b t ! bus9ess may be yet ! bett] & m cle>ly und]/ood1 let u see by mak+ computation1 :at ! b5efit & pr(it ( ?is cond5sation is4 ,let u suppose !n1 t a ,w9e n ripe rema9s acid & weak1 & t a ,franconian ,urn1 or half an ,hog%ead ( ,frank=t measure1 yields sc>ce a ,flor91 or a ,doll] at ! utmo/4 ,su* a ,w9e z ?is w n quit ! ,co/s ( ! ,c>riage1 ?\gh b = #ab miles2 a ,g]man mile is ?ree ( ours4 = x deg5]ates by ! c>ry+ x1 & becomes m\ldyi%1 z 'tw]e1 & turns s[re1 s t ! ,huck/] c't sell ! same1 & he'l h a c>e h[ he buys su* w9es ano!r "t2 & ! ,v9ey>d-keep] is ev5 en=c$ to keep !m to 8 great loss1 =asmu* z all 8 safety or dep5dance is built !reupon4 ,z = ! ,ri* m51 ?o' !y h "s acid w9e1 !y are n undone by ! loss1 = !y h /ill by !m o!r bett] w9es1 :i* !y mix ^? wors] & m acid w9es )al1 & s sell !m (f2 or else !y keep su* ?9 w9es till ! ,autumn comes1 ) m pl5tiful & rip] ,grapes1 & to ! ,mu/ proce$+ f !m1 d !y p\r ?is ?9 ,w9e1 & let x "w !re) anew1 & by ?is means x becomes v5dible4 ,b yet ! ,ga9 aris+ h5cefrom1 is suffici5tly poor & mean3 ,= by h[ mu* ! ?9n] ! acid w9e is ?an x ought to h be51 ?o' x be mixt ) good ,w9e1 yet do? ?is become s mu* ! wors]2 nay1 x sometimes happ5s1 t bo? are corrupt$ & lo/2 = z mu* ( help z ! acid ,w9e gets f ! good w9e1 s mu* ( goodness do? dep>t ev5 f ! good w9e4 ,s t su* a k9d ( bett]+ aft] :at mann] soev] x be in/itut$1 _c be v pr(itable or advantage\s4 ,= example1 t ,i may be ! bett] und]/ood1 let u in/ance 9 two pieces ( ,gold1 ea* ( :i* %\ld be ! value ( #be ,imp]ials3 ,let !m be put 9 ! ,balance & exam9$1 & be+ exam9$1 let "o ( !m be ! due weight1 & let ! o!r be less 9 weight or price ! value ( f\r ,imp]ials4 ,if n[ y are m9d$ to take s mu* away f t piece :i* is ( curr5t weight1 z to make !m bo? ( alike weight1 y may inde$ s d1 b yet y are no waies b5efit$ !reby1 b r suff] loss3 ,=asmu* z y took away f t piece t 0 ( due weight1 & add$ unto ! o!r piece t want$ ( weight1 s mu* ( its value is dep>t$1 & bo? pieces w be unfit to g 9 paym5t1 z want+ _! due value & weight4 ,:at pr(it !re=e c h5ce r$\nd unto any man8 ,ev5 s is ! case ) ! ,w9e1 = if "o %\ld get "s two load ( w9e1 & c\ld sell "o ( !m = #bj1 & ! o!r b = #aj ,imp]ials1 & yet %\ld n be acc\nt$ ( z v5dible ,w9e1 & n[ ! ,m]*ant %\ld mix t ?9 w9e ) ! bett]1 t !y may bo? be equal1 w\ld n t bett] w9e become worse1 & t ?9 w9e be r5d]$ n mu* ! bett]8 ,= my "p !re=e1 ,i _c see t su* a k9d ( meliorat+ c br+ mu* pr(it4 ,b z = my bett]+ & correction1 x is always pr(itable1 :]eby ! acid w9es are n corrupt$ by ! acid1 b ! good & sup]flu\s humidity only is sep>at$ by ! b5efit ( ,art1 & ! good "p be+ cond5sate 9 x self1 & by x self is r$uc$ into a n>r[] compass4 ,,nb4 ,he t is s m9d$1 may sep>ate f ! sweet ,mu/1 a f\r? "p only1 or a fif? or six? "p1 by evaporation1 & pres5tly br+ x to su* a pass1 z to "w or f]m5t2 = !y become s mu* ! bett]1 by h[ mu* ! m wat] ha? be5 consum$ by evaporation3 ,if ! ,qu9tess5ce ( w9e be add$ to t work+ ,mu/1 ! w9es become ! bett]1 & ! m g5]\s4 ,?is k9d ( way may be made use ( 9 ^? places 9 :i* ! w9e do? = ! mo/ "p rema9 acid2 = !re ne$s n ?is ,art to ^? ,v9es t ,nature ha? rip5$4 ,besides1 ! w9es may be cond5sat$ to ! ?ickness ( ,honey1 t !y may be !reby r5d]$ ! fitt] = ,transportation4 ,six ,hog%eads1 or ,oma1 ( ,mu/1 may be s cond5sat$1 t "o ,hog%ead w hold !m2 ! :i* 7if ne$ be7 may aga9 by ! apposition ( #e ,hog%eads ( wat]1 :i* quantity x lo/ 9 ! cond5sation1 make #f ,hog%eads ( w9e ( ! v same goodness & efficacy z x w\ld h be5 ( be=e ! cond5sation1 if x nev] _h be5 cond5sat$1 b be5 pres5tly put out ( ! ,press into ! ,b>rels1 to h f]m5t$ & "w'd into w9e aft] ! usual mann]4 ,,nb4 ,b n[ if any be desir\s ( mak+ 8 w9e bett] & m noble ?an x w\ld h be5 a=e ! ,conc5tration1 !n he mu/ n put five1 b only #d p>ts ( wat]2 = %\ld he add b ?ree ,hog%eads or p>ts1 x w\ld be yet bett] & nobl] by "o degree ?an ! o!rs3 ,h5ce is x manife/1 ,t x is 9 ! h&s ( ! ,arti/ to make & alt] ^! w9es at 8 pleasure1 & to r5d] !m /rong1 /rong]1 & middl+1 & by ! addition ( wat] to give !m ev5 :at efficacy & :at virtues y li/4 ,b n[1 to all ! mixtures he may add ! s\l ( w9e1 if he has x1 t ! w9es may !reby be ! soon] cle> & pure4 ,= ! ,qu9tess5ce ( any w9e be+ conjo9$ ) new ,mu/s1 & work+ ) !m1 br+s !m 9 a %ort space ( "t to cl>ity & purity1 s t !y become transp>5t1 b pr9cipally :5 !y are t>t>iz$1 or full ( ,t>t>1 = ! _s ( ,w9e brooks n any ,t>t>1 b precipitates x 9 ! f]m5tation to ! bottom1 or drives x away f x self1 & s by consequ5ce makes ! ,w9e cle> & transp>5t4 ,b z conc]n+1 :at means ! ,t>t>iz$ 7,_s or7 ,ess5ce ( ,w9e is to be artificially prep>$ by1 'tis ne$less to repeat "h1 =asmu* z x is already describ$ 9 div]s ( my ,writ+s hi!rto publi%$1 b especially 9 ! ,vegetable ,"w4 ,besides1 x is n s conv5i5t1 t e "o %\ld "k1 by :at means ! conc5trat$ ,mu/s may be prep>$ ) wat]1 & ! ,t>t>iz$ ,qu9tess5ce4 ,x is suffici5t 9 ?is place1 to "k h[ ! ,mu/s are to be conc5trat$1 or br\ght into a n>r[ compass1 t s !y may be transport$ & sold4 ,let ?is be ! c>e ( ! ,m]*ants to "k h[ to use !m :5 !y h b\ght !m4 ,= ! ,bra9s ( ! ,v9ey>d keep]s are incapable ( ^! ?+s4 ,yet nev]!less1 !re w be "s ,m5 :o w "k h[ to make a due use ( su* boil$ & cond5s$ ,mu/s1 if !y c b get !m1 & e "o may be ,ma/] ( ?is ,affair1 if he has b ,copp]s & ,kettles1 necess>y = su* an ,op]ation2 :]eby he may make /ore en\gh ( ,juice4 ,b yet e ,c\ntryman c't get su* ,kettles1 nei!r w x be wor? :ile1 =asmu* z a small ,portion ( ,w9e1 w n be able to quit ! ,co/s4 ,b :osoev] be/[s 8 ,/udy & ,moneys 9 ex]cis+ ?is ,artifice1 w reap !nce f a great deal ( ,utility & ,advantage4 ,b :e!r he does ^! ?+s1 or does !m n1 he nei!r b5efits1 nor injures me4 ',tis suffici5t1 t ,i h evid5tly demon/rat$ to ! ,v9ey>d ,ma/]s1 by :at means !y may always sell _! ,w9es1 :e!r !y be ripe1 or h come %ort ( _! ,maturity4 ,b = ! bett] in/ruction ( ! ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,i w compute ! ,*>ges ( ?is ,op]ation1 & %[1 :at ga9 is to be expect$ f ! ,cond5sation ( ^! ,mu/s4 ,9 ! fir/ place !re=e1 let u buy "s ,mu/s 9 ^? places1 9 :i* !y are ?91 & are sold = a mean price1 viz4 twelve ,urnes1 or six ,hog%eads1 or ,oma's1 = xij4 ,imp]ials2 an ,imp]ial is ab\t #d s4 #f d4 ?is ,mu/ we w cond5se to ! ,consi/5cy ( ,honey1 s t !re may be b "o ,hog%ead1 or ,oma rema9+4 ,let ! ,co/s requisite to ?is ,conc5tration 7always provid$ y are furni%$ ) ! ,copp] ,vessel7 be valu$ at half a ,doll>1 or !reab\ts2 & ! *>ge ( ! ,wood we'll c\nt an ,imp]ial =4 ,! ,w9e ,cask :i* is to be fill$ ) ?is cond5sate ,juice1 we w value at half an ,imp]ial1 its c>riage =ty ,miles1 we'll reckon six ,imp]ials =4 ,all :i* ,*>ges be+ summ$ up1 make n9ete5 ,imp]ials & an half4 ,& s mu* w be ! ,*>ges ( "o ,hog%ead1 or "o ,oma ( ?is ,cond5sate ,mu/1 & its ,c>riage =ty ,miles4 ,?is ,mu/ n[ be+ br\ght into su* a place :]e ,w9es are de>1 y may at any "t ( ! ye>1 by ! addition ( ,wat]1 & by ,f]m5tation1 transmute into good ,w9e4 ,& t "o only ,hog%ead be+ ! cond5sate ,juice ( six ,hog%eads ( ,mu/1 w yield !e s _m ,hog%eads ( su* ,w9e z ! ,mu/ w\ld h be5 a=e its ,conc5tration4 ,& if ?\ desire/ to h ?y ,w9e /rong] & nobl]1 ?an z x comes out ( ! ,press1 & ?an x c\ld be a=e ?is ,cond5sation1 y may omit ! putt+ !reunto s mu* wat] z x lo/ 9 ! ,cond5sation1 & less5 x proportionably1 t s ^? six may make no m ?an f\r ,hog%eads1 & !y w be ! m g5]\s2 ! :i* ?\ %alt f> bett] h by ?is means1 if viz4 ,y "k h[ !reunto to adjo9 a ,qu9tess5ce4 ,if n[1 t "o ,hog%ead ( juice1 :i* a=e its ,cond5sation 0 six ,hog%eads1 do? aga9 yield f\r & no m x mu/ ( necessity be mu* bett]1 & m noble ?an o!rwise x w\ld h be51 _h x be5 made aft] a ,natural mann]1 7viz4 j z x came f ! ,press47 ,& by ?is means too1 x w la/ ! bett]1 & may be ! easili] transport$ & sold4 ,s !n1 if 9 su* a place z is #dj ,miles di/ant f ,w9e-mak+ ,c\ntrys1 an ,hog%ead1 or ,oma1 is sold b = twelve ,imp]ials1 & y h ( six ,hog%eads ( ?9 ,w9e1 made f\r ( bett]1 & ea* ( ^! y sell = b #ab ,imp]ials1 yet y %all h #dh ,imp]ials1 out ( :i* sub/ract y\r #ai & ,*>ges1 y %all h cle> ,ga9s #bh ,imp]ials1 & 4 ,b ,i h set a mo/ l[ price on ?is ,w9e1 = 9 su* places :i* are ab\t "s #dj ,miles f ^? ,c\ntries1 9 :i* abundance ( ,w9es gr[1 an ,hog%ead1 or an ,oma1 is n usually sold at ! ,rate ( #ab1 b ( #bd ,imp]ials4 ,! ga9 !re=e ( ab\t a ,wayn-load ( su* a ?9 ,w9e1 :i* haply w\ld h corrupt$ ) ly+1 & nev] yield$ any pr(it1 do? at ! lea/ yield above fifty ,imp]ials4 ,e "o n[ may easily see h[ mu* ,ga9s ?is ,artifice ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,mu/s do? br+4 ,= besides ?is ,commodity aris+ f ?is ,lab\r1 viz4 ,t ! ,mu/s be+ pres5tly sold1 yield ready ,money2 !re is ?is also1 t ! ,money be+ aga9 pres5tly disbur/1 op5s ! way = ! next ye>s pr(it4 ,! ,m]*ant also has ?is b5efit by ?is ,lab\r1 t he is n en=c$ to pay s mu* ,wat]'s c>riage s long a ,j\rney2 & t he may ev5 at 8 pleasure make 8 ,w9e m or less /rong & efficaci\s2 = :at a deal ( pr(it is ?is1 = to h all ! ,w9e ( six ,hog%eads1 c>ri$ 9 "o ,hog%ead4 ,besides1 ! ,m]*ant do? n only ga9 ! price ( ! c>riage ( ^? five ,hog%eads1 b also is quitt$ ( ! fe> ( ! ,c>t]'s corrupt+1 or spoil+ t ,juice by ! way1 z is usual ) !m to d ) ,w9e1 draw+ x out1 & fill+ up ! ,vessels aga9 ) ,wat]4 ,?is dang] ^! ,juices are n subject unto2 & may be kept 9 great pl5ty 9 fruitful ye>s ( ,w9e1 until y ne$ !m4 ,= !y are n wont to be corrupt$1 if !y are b kept 9 pure1 & well %ut ,vessels4 ,by ?is means e ,v9tn] may 9 su* exce$+ pl5tiful ye>s1 furni% himself ) a great ,treasure1 & /ore ( ,w9es1 & s aft]w>ds1 :5 a de> ye> comes1 r$uce 8 ,juices into ,w9e1 & enjoy a great deal ( pr(it4 ,i h to ?is end describ$ ?is s fam\s an ,art1 t ! common ,v9e-,ma/]s1 may h pres5t sale = _! ,mu/s1 & n be en=c$ s long to keep !m1 till "s ,c>ri] comes & enquires aft] ,w9e1 b may pres5tly get _! ,moneys1 & may pr(it !mselves by be/[+ !m to ! use ( _! ,family4 ,s !n1 x f>es n only well1 :i* ! ,v9e-,ma/]s1 & ! ,m]*ants1 b also ) all su* z dwell 9 ^? places :i* yield no ,w9e1 because by ! b5efit ( ?is ,m$ium 7or ,artifice7 !y may also dr9k ,w9e at a *eap] rate4 ,= if any ,hone/ ,citiz5 provides himself ) an :ole ,hog%ead1 or half an ,hog%ead ( ?is ,juice1 he may turn x into /rong]1 & weak] ,w9es1 & all times ( ! ,ye> make new1 & z yet f]m5t+ sweet ,mu/s1 :5soev] he please?1 & z (t z 8 ne$ requires2 & may by ! apposition ( ,spices1 or ,h]bs1 make ,aromatical1 or ,physical ,w9es2 :i* ?+ _c be effect$ )\t ^! ,cond5sate ,juices2 =asmu* z ,sweet ,mu/s1 _c be c>ri$ by ,l& to any o!r place1 = t !y pres5tly f]m5t1 & boil up1 & w ei!r break out ( ! ,vessels1 or r5d ! ,cask1 & be lo/1 :i* 7by hav+ ^! ,juices7 is n at all to be fe>$4 ,i d !re=e ?9k t ,i des]ve exce$+ly well ( v _m1 by ! fai?ful manife/ation ( ?is ,artifice2 :i* de$ ( m9e1 :e!r x be prais$1 or disprais$1 yet w x n be despis$ by su* m5 z %all appreh5d1 & p]ceive ! b5efit & ,commodity ( s great an ,artifice4 ,x rema9s n[1 t we also describe1 & set a=e y\r ,eyes ! ,in/rum5ts & ,vessels s]v+ to ?is ,cond5sation1 7)\t :i*1 ?is ,conc5tration _c be effect$7 & )al %ew ! mann] ( proce$+1 :i* is to be ?us ord]$4 ,9 ! ,fir/ place1 provide a ,copp] ( su* a bigness z y %all judge ne$ful = ! great1 or less quantity ( ,juice y h2 let x h a pla9 & ev5 bottom1 & let x h ! sides ab\t a ,span high1 & get x well ,t9n$ ov] 9 ! inside1 & n ,lead$1 ! :i* ,vessel y mu/ put 9 a ,furnace ( a sizeable bigness1 & s ord] x1 t be+ set 9 ! ,furnace1 ! ,flame may come b only to ! bottom1 & n be able to t\* ! sides4 ,! ,walls ( ! ,furnace are to be "s two foot high1 & mu/ h an ,iron front1 or ,/one ,door1 s]v+ = ! putt+ 9 ! ,wood1 & regi/r+ ! fire1 by op5+ & %utt+ x4 ,at ! backside is to be an hole ( su* a bigness1 z may suffice = mak+ ! fire burn by ! access ( ! ,air1 & = c>ry+ away ! ,smoke & ,flame4 ,b x mu/ be s ord]$1 z to be cov]$ ) a broad /one1 if ne$ be1 t s ! fire may on su* wise be regi/r$1 t ! ,juices may n boil ov] by ! ov]mu* fire1 or ta/e ( burn+4 ,^! ,juices are to be s long boil$ ) ! wood1 until !y beg9 to wax ?ick1 & !n m new ,mu/ is to be !reunto add$1 ?is addition is to be s long made1 & s (t5 repeat$1 until ! ,copp] be almo/ fill$ ) ^? ?ick ,juices4 ,!n ! holes ( ! ,furnace t s]ve = giv+ air1 are to be %ut bo? above & bel[1 t !re may be no flame "u ! ,copp]1 b ! b>e heat ( ! fire1 & a sweet & g5tle w>m?1 :i* w br+ ! ,juices by a sweet decoction to ! consi/5ce ( ,honey1 & w cond5se !m )\t any adu/ion1 insomu* t !y w become z sweet z ,sug>4 ,^! ,juices1 y may let out by a ,pipe1 or ,cock plac$ ne> ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 & %utt+ x aga91 p\r 9 m to be cond5s$ aft] ! same mann]1 until all ! ,mu/s are cond5s$1 b y mu/ n pres5tly put ! ,cond5sate ,juices1 z soon z ev] !y come hot out ( y\r ,copp]1 into y\r ,b>rels1 b let !m run fir/ into "s wood5 ,vessel1 & be !re left s long till !y are cool1 !n put !m up 9 y\r ,b>rels1 & %ut !m up tight1 & s may y keep !m :ole & s\nd1 & free f ,corruption1 ev5 z long z y li/3 ,= if y %\ld put !m hot into y\r ,b>rels1 & s %ut !m up1 ! ,b>rels w\ld bur/1 or else :5 y op5 !m1 w\ld 7by reason ( ! p5t-up ,vap\rs1 :i* c h no exhalation7 break or run out4 ,,nb4 ,& "h comes a notable ,secret1 :i* ,i ?9k good to add4 ,:5 ! ,juices h re/$ "s two or ?ree weeks1 & be aft]w>ds dissolv$ ) w>m wat]1 ! residue ( ! ,t>t> :i* w\ld h made ! w9es acid1 w fall d[n undissolv$ to ! bottom1 9 ! =m ( small & big ,cry/als1 & be+ wa%$ ) common wat]1 may be us$ in/ead ( ,t>t> =asmu* z x is no?+ else ?an a me] absolute ,t>t>4 ,n[ ?is sep>ation ( ! ,t>t>1 is ( great conc]nm5t z to ! ,w9e1 = x !reby becomes mu* bett] ?an if ^? ,cry/als _h rema9$ dissolv$ ) x4 ,nor is any ?+ lo/ by ?is means1 = t ! ,t>t> is ( z mu* value z ! ,juices3 ,& besides1 ! ,w9es w be by ?is means fre$ f _! acidity1 & r5dr$ bett] & sweet]2 :i* ?+ v]ily des]ves to be e/eem$ ( z a great & pr(itable ,artifice2 & :i*1 _m !re are t w "k to use x to _! great pr(it4 ,v]ily1 he t is ( s dull an ,appreh5sion1 z n to be capable ( und]/&+ ^! ?+s1 t are s cle>ly1 & evid5tly manife/$1 w n be any :it ! bett] by l>g] ,disc\rses4 ,b he t has a desire ( sett+ ab\t ?is "w1 w ins9uate1 or "w himself by a f>!r ,m$itation into ! inmo/ c5trality z 'tw]e ( ?is s great an ,artifice1 & w ) a f> ju/] m9d be> ) me1 9 t ,i h n s mu* "t at pres5t1 z to use a m prolix1 or l>g] ,/ile4 ,b if s be1 any d desire to h ?is ,artifice decl>$ unto him1 by a m cle> deliv]y1 let him read my ,explication ( ! ,app5dix adjo9$ to my ,fif? "p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces2 z also ! ,vegetable "w1 & !re he %all f9d m su* ,artifices4 ,or if haply x conc]ns him1 he may see 9 my ,laboratory1 ! ,furnaces & ,copp]s requisite to su* a "w1 toge!r ) ! ,manual ,op]ations4 ,i am ev5 con/ra9$ briefly1 & z x 7 by ! bye1 to ins]t ?us mu*1 t if "s m ?an usually unskilful ,m5 _c und]/& ^? ?+s :i* ,i h decl>$ conc]n+ ! ?ree ,pr9ciples1 viz4 ,t all ,w9e mu/ ne$s consi/ ( ! same1 to wit1 ,salt1 ,wat]1 & ,_s2 ,i d>e boldly & confid5tly av]r1 t he :o kn[s h[ to conjo9 7accord+ to art7 ^! ?ree ,pr9ciples1 may e :]e make good ,w9e4 ,,nb4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n h su* an "o p]swade himself t he c d any good1 if he mixe? ,t>t>1 ,wat]1 & ,_s ( ,w9e toge!r1 no1 no1 t is n ! way = him to be ,ma/] ( 8 desire4 ,!re are f> o!r-guise ,manual ,op]ations1 requisite to ?is ,artifice1 & su* z ,i ?9k x inexp$i5t to manife/ 9 ?is place4 ,let e "o be cont5t ) ! ?+s at pres5t %[n him1 haply ,god w sometime or o!r be/[ 7on him7 bett]4 ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,treate? ( ,corn3 ,%ew+ :at means x is to be ,conc5tr$1 & ,cond5sat$ by1 s z to be ,export$ 9 great ,quantities into o!r ,c\ntries1 :]eby bo? ,ga9 & ,moneys may be !re( made4 ,i h in/ruct$ y 9 ! =ego+ ,*apt]1 aft] :at mann] su* ,w9es z are ( a mean price1 may by ! help ( ,conc5tration be conv5i5tly transport$ out ( "o ,c\ntry into o!rs m remote1 :]e no ,w9es gr[1 & produce good pr(it4 ,! :i* ,artifice may be ( mo/ great b5efit to ! ,inhabitants ( su* ,c\ntries z ab\nd 9 ,w9e1 & want sometimes ,*apm5 or ,m]*ants = ! same4 ',tis v well kn[n to e "o1 t 9 mo/ places ( ,g]many 7b especially 9 ,franconia1 & 9 ! o!r ,c\ntries adjo9+7 ,corn is s exce$+ly pl5ty1 & ( s vile a price1 t ! inhabitants "k n :at to d !re)2 & = t reason x lies & rots 9 _! ,b>ns & ,gran>ies1 ! exce$+ abundance !re( ei!r h9dr+ ! sale ( ! same1 or ! great co/s & *>ges ( ,c>riage h9d] ! ,transportation ( x into ! l[] ,c\ntries ( ,g]many1 :]e 'tis de> en\gh4 ,h5ce comes x to pass1 t ! mis]able ,inhabitants h inde$ ,w9e & ,corn en\gh1 b want ,moneys to pay ! ,tributes due to ! ,magi/rate2 s t ?o' !y h su* pl5ty ( ! ,div9e ,gifts1 & s mu* ,ri*es1 yet = all t !y are 9 great p5ury & want1 9 t !y _c sell (f s mu* z to pay _! ,family's exp5ce1 viz4 ,m5-s]vants & ,maid-s]vants wages1 or s mu* z to su/a9 !m4 ,v]ily1 ?is is a puni%m5t f ! h& ( ,god1 & a s+ul> "o too1 by :i* he corrects u ungrateful m54 ,9 "t ( ! ,w>s1 :5 a huge ,sc>city p9*$ ! ,inhabitants ( ,g]many1 !n ! common outcry w5t up to ,heav51 & promis$ l>gely an am5dm5t ( life2 b :5 ! ,w> 0 ov]1 & all quiet1 & a mo/ wi%t-= ,peace return+1 !n all m5 g5]ally became wors]1 & m wick$1 ?o' ! goodness & b\nty ( ,god _h be/[$ on !m su* a great pl5ty ( ?+s s exce$+ necess>y3 ,& n[ su* great ,fulness be+ enjoy$1 !y n[ gape aft] ,money too1 & murmur aga9/ ,god1 z ! ,israelites did1 :o loa?+1 z 'tw]e1 ! pl5tiful abundance ( ?+s necess>y1 murmur$ at ,moses4 ,! reason :y ,corn is s exce$+ pl5ty1 is ?is3 ,aft] ! mak+ ( ,peace1 & s5d+ away ! ,s\ldi]s1 _m ,comm&]s be+ we>y ( w>f>e1 & ab\nd+ ) ,money & ,horses1 b\ght 7or r squeez'd out7 ( ! poor ,inhabitants1 e :]e de/itute ( ,money1 mo/ notable ,f>ms1 = a v mean price1 & did set !mselves ) ! utmo/ ( _! ,indu/ry to till ! ,e>?1 :i* _h la9 fall[ a long "t2 :i* ,l&s became s fruitful t x ev5 amaz$ all m54 ,! poor ,inhabitants too1 :o n[ _h gott5 a little ,money1 !y also set _! h&s to ! ,pl\gh1 & us$ ev5 ! utmo/ ( _! endeav\rs 9 ! tillage ( ! ,e>?3 ,f h5ce x came to pass1 t !y 7 s furni%$ ) su* a va/ deal ( ,corn 9 a few ye>s space1 t !y knew n at all :at to d !re)4 ,z = c>ry+ x into f> di/ant ,c\ntries1 ! tr\blesom5ess & *>ges ( ! ,c>riage 7 too great an h9drance3 ,to lay x up 9 ! ,gran>ies1 t ! ,air w n suff] !m to d1 ?o' 9 ! "t ( ,joseph su* a ?+ 0 done 9 ,egypt1 :]e ! ,air be+ ,nitr\s1 dry1 & n s easily subject to corrupt+1 z ours is1 pres]v$ ! ,corn f ,corruption4 ,:at ,i h "h writt51 ha? proce$$ =? f a good m9d & s9c]e int5tion1 & ,i hope 'twill d m good ?an hurt4 ,i "k t ! eyes ( _m w be op5$ to see :at a ,babyloni% ,confusion ! pres5t ,_w is 92 ,i pray ,god to be an help] to ! ,good1 & to be a r$uc] ( ! ,wick$ f ! c\rse ( _! ,impiety1 into ! ,"r way4 ,! ,process ( ,conc5trat+ ,corn is ?is3 ,9 ! fir/ place1 y are to make a ,malt ( y\r ,b>ly1 ,:eat1 ,oats1 ,spelt1 or any o!r k9d ( ,gra9 or ,corn1 ! :i* dry ei!r 9 ! ,sun or 9 ! ,air1 or else 9 an ,ov5 heat$ a little1 & n to be scor*$ & p>*$ z x 7 aft] ! ,brew]s cu/om2 = s ! %>p fume ( ! wood w\ld /ick !reunto1 & make x black & bitt]1 & x may easily be conjectur$1 t !re w\ld be no good come ( x1 = by ?is means ! smoak ( ! wood w\ld /ick on to ! ,corn & ! ,spr\ts x has ?ru/ =?1 & are moi/5$1 & s w\ld make ! ,ale t is boil'd !re\t( un:olsome1 & ( an ungrateful bitt] flav\r3 ,b n[ su* ,malt z is dri$ 9 ! ,air1 ,sun1 or 9 a w>m ,/ove or ,ov51 has no su* ungrateful ta/e z comes f ! smoak ( ! wood1 b rema9s sweet & pleasant4 ,,nb4 ,else y may d ?us2 ,! ,corn1 aft] x ha? spr\t$ & ha? be5 ?r[n abroad on "s ,floor1 op5 to ! air1 & !reby be5 a little fre$ ( "s ( its moi/ure1 may be dri$ purely & quickly too 9 ! ,brew]s great ,copp]s1 9 :i* !y are wont to boil _! ,ale or ,be]1 provid$ x be cont9ually /irr$ ab\t ) "s wood5 /ick )\t ceas+1 t x may be all ov] hot1 & s become dry4 ,b yet y mu/ h a c>e t y\r fire be n too /rong "u y\r ,copp] :]e9 y dry y\r ,malt1 & s burn ! ,corn1 & make x ta/e unt[>dly2 ?is done1 ! dri$ ,malt is to be gr\nd z o!r ,malt :i* is us$ to make ,ale )al is wont to be1 b yet s1 t x be n too f9ely gr\nd nor too grosly2 = if x be too gross1 & ! ,gra9s be unbrok51 ! wat] _c suffici5tly get out ! ,virtues & ,juice 9 ! boil+1 b t ! be/ "p w rema9 9 ! boil$ ,gra9s1 & s be ?r[n away on ! ,bea/s 9 _! nutrim5t2 b if x be gr\nd too small1 x w run into heaps1 & h9d] ! /ra9+ out ( ! ,ale2 !re=e a mean is to be obs]v$1 & c>e tak5 t no err\r be committ$1 by ei!r excess or defect4 ,! ,malt be+ on ?is wise prep>$1 e "o may boil 8 ,ale accord+ to 8 cu/om1 & s mu* !re( z 8 ,vessels1 ,copp]s1 & ,cool]s w admit (3 ,"s d p\r boil+ wat] on _! ,malt1 & mix !m bo? by /irr+ !m well toge!r1 & !n let !m settle = "s "t t ! wat] may take into x self ! /r5g? ( ! same2 !n !y draw out t wat] by a ,tap1 & p\r on m1 & repeat ! ,infusions s (t51 until ! wat] c get out no m sweetness1 & !re rema9 no?+ b ! insipid ,husks1 ! :i* are n\ri%m5t = ,cattel4 ,,nb4 ,o!rsome t h no ,vessels to extract ! ,virtue out ( ! ,malt 91 by boil+ wat]1 d put ! prep>$ ,malt 9 wood5 ,vessels or ,tubs1 & p\r !reon w>m wat] or cold1 & /ir x v well ab\t1 & leave x s = "s h\rs1 t ! ,malt may be mac]at$2 !n d !y put x 9 a ,copp]1 & p\r !reunto s mu* wat] z may keep ! ,malt f burn+ to 9 ! boil+2 & hav+ boil$ x = half an h\r1 !y p\r x out ^u a b$ ( /raw1 fitt$ = t purpose1 & plac$ ov] a ,cool]1 & s /ra9 ! ,ale3 ,?is ,lab\r ( p\r+ on1 boil+1 & /ra9+1 is s (t repeat$1 till ! wat] sucks no m sweetness out ( ! malt4 ,?is mann] ( boil+ ,ale is us$ by ^? only :o want /ore ( ,vessels1 & pretty l>ge ones3 ,! =m] way is n only bett] & m commodi\s1 b likewise m fit = ! boil+ ( a great] quantity ( ,ale4 ,,nb4 ,?is is to be obs]v$ 9 ?is place1 :5 ! be/ & fir/ ,juice or ,extraction is drawn out ( ! ,vessel by a ,tap1 & fre% boil+ wat] p\r$ a second "t on ! malt 9 ! ,copp]1 & aga9 drawn (f by ! ,tap1 ^? two wat]s 9 :i* ! *iefe/ ,virtue ( ! malt is1 may be boil$ & ?ick5$ by little & little 9 a pla9 or flat ,copp]4 ,! ?ird & f\r? p\r+ on are inde$ z yet good1 b yet n fat en\gh1 & see+ !y are n v /rong1 are n wor? ! boil+ away1 = !y won't quit ! co/s ( ! ,fire1 & !re=e are to be appli$ to "s o!r uses4 ,n[ :5 a man is ab\t ?is "w1 he may s ord] 8 boil+s1 z to h sev]al ( !m "o aft] ano!r2 & !n ^? p\r+s on1 viz4 ! second & ?ird1 rema9+ ( ! fir/ c\rse ( boil+ may be p\r$ on ! second c\rse ( boil+1 9 ! /ead ( b>e wat]3 ,& s is x to be h&l$1 t alwaies ! fir/ & second p\r+ on 7& :i* conta9 9 !m ! *iefe/ ,virtues ( ! malt7 may be boil$ to ! consi/5cy ( ,honey 9 a ,copp] made = t purpose1 ( ,evaporation2 & ! ?ird & f\r? p\r+ on may be alwaies kept = ! next foll[+ c\rse ( boil+1 & be p\r$ on ! malt 9 ! room ( b>e wat]1 & s are to be cond5s$ by evaporation 9 a ,copp]1 z ! fir/ & second p\r+ on 7 done )al 9 ! fir/ c\rse ( ! boil+2 & s always ! #c;d4 & #d?4 p\r+ on ( ! =m] c\rse ( boil+1 is to be ! fir/ & second 9 ! next foll[+ c\rse ( boil+2 & ?is way ( proce$+ draws out ( ! malt its be/ & *iefe/ ,virtues1 & less5s ! *>ge ( ! boil+3 ,= ! ,co/s w\ld be f> great]1 if ! ?ird & f\r? p\r+ on 7 to be boil$ (f p] se4 ,,nb4 ,! ,copp]s & ,pans necess>y = ! ?us r$uc+ ^! extract$ ,juices to ! consi/5cy ( ,honey1 are already describ$1 :]e m5tion is made ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,w9es4 ,he t c't well en\gh und]/& me1 may take ! pa9s to come & see my ,furnaces1 ,copp]s1 & o!r ,in/rum5ts app]ta9+ to ?is "w2 z likewise ! manual ,op]ation1 = ,i _c help him any o!r way4 ,& z = a l>g] description ( ^! ?+s1 my "t w n p]mit me at ?is in/ant to make x4 ,! ,juices be+ cond5sate1 are to be drawn out ( ! ,copp] by a ,tap fa/5$ !re91 or lav$ out1 & be+ cool1 put !m up 9 ,b>rels1 & %ut !m up tight1 t ! ext]nal air may n get !re9to2 = ?us may y keep !m uncorrupt1 ev5 z long z y please4 ,,nb4 ,9 y\r boil+ !m y mu/ be v dilig5t t ! ,juices be n burnt to1 by ! ov]mu*ness ( y\r ,fire1 or t by be+ heat too hot1 !y boil n ov]2 all :i* may be prev5t$ by ,regi/]s 7z ! ,*ymi/s call !m7 de/9at$ = ! regulat+ ( ! ,fire4 ,?is is a mo/ comp5di\s way ( extract+ ! ,virtues out ( ,corn1 & ( r$uc+ !m into a n>r[ room1 ! :i* if y ord] accord+ to ,art1 t no?+ ( y\r ,juices be spilt or lo/1 #h ,b>rels ( ,malt w yield y "o full ( ,juice1 & :i* conta9s all ! ,virtues t 7 9 ^? eight ,b>rels2 ! residue s]ves to fatt5 ,bea/s )al4 ,,nb4 ,he :o kn[s h[ to conv]t ^? rema9s to 8 use1 9 ano!r k9d ( way w d bett]1 & extract !re\t( s mu* z he is con/ra9$ to lay out 9 buy+ 8 ,corn1 insomu* t he c h 8 ,juices z x 7 ev5 gratis4 ,b ( ^! ?+s m h]eaft]4 ,z t\*+ ^! ,juices1 !y compreh5d 9 !m ! :ole ,virtue ( ! ,corn1 out ( :i* y may :5 y please boil ,ale1 make ,adu/ or ,br&y-w9e or bake spic$ ,cakes2 = if x be us$ to !m in/ead ( ,honey1 x makes !m mu* ! sweet]4 ,^! ,juices !re=e are to be prep>$ 9 ^? places 9 :i* ,corn is sold at a v mean rate1 & :i* _c be export$ to =eign p>ts1 & is !re 9 su* great pl5ty1 z t ! ,c\ntry-m5 "k n :at to d !re)1 b !re x lies 9 great ,/acks & rots4 ,f>!r1 !y are yet prep>$ ) great] b5efit & m ga9 :]e ! pl5ty & *eapness ( wood is1 ! :i* yields no small encrease & addition to ! ,ga9s4 ,b t ! nature & condition ( ?is ,lab\r may be ! bett] und]/ood1 ! foll[+ ,computation w %ew4 ,suppose ,i take #h ,b>rels full ( ,corn & br+ !m into ,malt1 !n boil x into ,ale aft] ! a=esaid way1 & cond5se x into a ,juice1 :]e)al ,i fill "o ,b>rel3 ,?is "o ,b>rel n[ is f> m commodi\s to be c>ri$ into =eign places ei!r by ,waggon or by ,%ip1 ?an ^? #h b>rels1 & w br+ me d\ble or treble ! pr(it t #h ,m$imni 7a ,measure conta9+ "s six bu%els1 or ! eight b>rels7 ( ,corn4 ,:y8 because ! greate/ lab\r is already ov]1 & !re rema9s b v little to boil ! ,ale out ( ! ,juice1 z ! foll[+ ,example w demon/rate4 ,i buy me eight b>rels 9 t place :]e ,corn & ,wood are to be _h at a mean rate1 & !re passe? "s ,riv] or o!r by ! place1 z ! ,mh5e 9 ,franconia1 ,nic] 9 ,suevia1 ,visurgis 9 ,hassia1 & ! ,duk$ome ( ,brunswick1 ,albis 9 ,saxony & ,misnia2 = 9 all ^! places !re is abundance ( ,corn1 & /ore ( ,wood1 & ! price ( ea*1 mean en\gh 9 consci5ce4 ,if n[ "o ,m$imnus 7or six bu%els7 ( ,corn be e/eem$ at ! price ( "o ,imp]ial1 eight ,m$imni w yield eight ,imp]ials2 ! ,wood w co/ "o ,imp]ial1 ! ,lab\r "o ,flor93 ,! juice out ( ! #h b>rels ( ,corn may be put 9 a ,fir-,cask1 z !y use to d ) ,honey1 t s 9 pay+ ! c>riage1 x may n be accompt$ = ,w9e or ,ale1 b "s dry ,goods1 & s valu$ by ! hundr$1 z o!r dry ,w>es are pric$2 s !n ! ,b>rel w co/ ! ,c>riage by ,wat] to "s ( ! ,m>it9e or ,sea-coa/ ,cities1 two ,flor9s4 ,n[ if we sum up all ^! ,exp5ces ^u ! ,corn1 ,c>riage1 ,fire1 & ,lab\r1 !y come to #ab ,flor9s or #h ,imp]ials4 ,b n[1 out ( t "o ,b>rel ( ,juice !re may be made eight ,b>rels ( ! be/ ,ale1 & if y w h x some:at small]1 !n 'twill make #aj or #ab1 accord+ z y boil y\r ,ale to a /rong] or weak] degree4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is c]ta91 t "o ,b>rel ( ,corn w yield m ?an a ,b>rel ( good ,ale2 s t out ( "o ,b>rel ( ,corn may be made "o & an half ( /rong ,ale4 ,n[ !n1 if "o ( ^? ,b>rels ( ,ale yield ?ree ,imp]ials1 ! eight ,b>rels1 :i* co/ ! buy+1 & r$uc+ into "o ,b>rel1 & ! transport+ x1 eight ,imp]ials1 may !re be sold = #bd ,imp]ials2 f :i* ! eight be+ subtract$1 ! rema9d] ( ! ,ga9s is #af ,imp]ials1 :i* v]ily is en\gh ^u ^? #h ,b>rels4 ,b put case ! ,corn 7 de>]1 & ! ,c>riage ( ! ,juices to ^? places did co/ m1 & t ^? #h ,b>rels ( ,corn1 or "o ,b>rel ( ,juice1 did yield 7besides all ! co/s7 only #h ,imp]ials pr(it1 yet w\ld ?is be pr(it en\gh1 & may well cont5t a ,man4 ,i =be> to m5tion ! o!r b5efits & pr(its aris+ ov] & above besides ?is ,ga9s2 = by ?is k9d ( way is sav$ & made v5dible t ,corn :i* w\ld else be spoil$3 ,besides 9 a pl5tiful "t ! mean-priz$ ,corn may be b\ght up1 conc5trat$ & kept till a sc>city come4 ,nor is !re any cause ( fe> t x w be dev\r$ by ! ,mice & ,rats1 or be spoil$ ) ly+1 or wax m\ldy1 or be any o!r way corrupt$4 ,nay m1 x occupies less room ?an ! ,corn w\ld2 = :]e "o ,b>rel ( ,juice lies1 !re %\ld h la9 eight ,b>rels ( ,corn4 ,besides1 ! ,magi/rates & ,subjects may by ?is means reap mu* pr(it & help4 ,! ,magi/rate may be satisfi$ by tak+ ,corn ( ! ,inhabitants in/ead ( tribute4 ,! ,subjects may by ! b5efit ( ?is ,m$ium satisfie ! ,magi/rate1 & !re w n ne$ ! sell+ 8 ,cattle1 or ,%eep 9 ! ,fold1 or to borr[ ,money ^u use1 & to give 8 ,wife & ,*ildr5 = pl$ges4 ,= !re is requisite no o!r lab\r ?an t ! ,magi/rate appo9t a place to boil 8 ,ale1 9 :i* ! ,corn may be malt$1 boil$ & ?ickn$ into ,juices4 ,z = ,wood1 t he has himself & ne$s n lay out a f>?+ ^u t4 ,s n[1 by ?is means may a ,c\ntry be br\ght to t degree ( happ9ess z nev] to want ,money1 ,corn1 or any o!r necess>y ?+s4 ,= :]e ! ,juices c be b br\ght to ! ,sea-t[ns _m ?\s& ,b>rels full may be sold to ^? ,magi/rates & ,m]*ants :i* s5d _! ,%ips into ! ,ea/ & ,we/-,indies2 9 :i* ,c\ntries may be made good ,ale at any "t ( ! ,ye>1 ev5 9 ! mid/ ( ,summ]1 or 9 ! ,dog-daies !mselves1 if y h b ,hops & ,wat] at h&2 ! :i* is f> bett] & m pr(itable4 ,= 9 ! room ( ?is "o ,b>rel ( ,juice1 !re mu/ h be5 /[$ #h ,b>rels1 & yet t sometimes turns s\r too1 & is spoil$1 ! :i* nev] betides ^! ,juices4 ,n[ su* ,ale prep>$ ( ! ,juices by means ( ,hops & ,wat] are mu* :olsom] ?an ! common ,ales are1 because t ! ,fire ha? consum$ all ! ,crudities2 9 ! boil+ ( ! ,juices or ha? correct$ !m1 & ?is e "o w readily believe or ass5t unto4 ,nay m1 ^! ,juices may 7& t ) v great pr(it too7 be s5t into ^? places :]e9 7by reason ( ! abundance ( ,p !re7 ,corn & ,ale is mu* e/eem$1 z 9 ,holl&1 & ! bord]+ ,c\ntries4 ,if ! ,ale-brew]s c\ld b once get su* ,juices1 )\t d\bt !y w\ld n be at ! co/s to brew x out ( ! ,corn1 = !y w\ld n ne$ s mu* "t to brew 91 nor su* ,copp]s1 nor s _m ,m5s help1 all :i* !y mu/ necess>ily h 9 ! common way ( brew+4 ,9 ^! ,juices1 !re is mu* sp>+ ( ,fuel1 7! :i* makes ! common way ( brew+ ,ale1 m co/ly17 & ( ,m5's lab\r :i* do? likewise prove *>gable4 ,nor are we sil5tly to pass ov] t great b5efit :i* !y h h]eby1 = t good ,ale & su* z w n s\r may be made )\t any dang] ev5 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,dog-days4 ,e "o kn[s :at x is to brew ,ale 7!n17 & t ! brew+ is at o!r times suffici5tly tr\blesome1 viz4 s to ord] x z to prev5t ! dang] ( s\r+4 ,b n[ ?is brew+ 7t ,i m5tion7 is void ( all ?is k9d ( fe> ( s\r+2 :]eas ! usual k9d ( brew+s d = ! mo/ "p 79 ! ,summ] season7 become s\r ei!r 9 ! /ra9+ x ?r\gh ! ,gra9s1 or by /&+ 9 ! ,cool]s3 b ^! lab\rs are 9 our brew+ already dispat*$1 & t 9 ^? places :]e ! *>ges ( ,lab\r]s1 ,wood1 & ,room fit = boil+ x 91 are n s great4 ,?is "w !re=e is ( mighty pr(it bo? to ! buy] & sell]3 ,= ! sell] c af=d 8 ,corn at a reasonable rate4 ,& ! buy] ne$ n be at any o!r *>ges 9 brew+ good & :olsome ,ale at any "t ( ! ,ye> save only ! hire ( "o man t may prep>e or sit ! ,juices1 & ,hops1 & ,wat] = ! boil+1 & set x a-work+ or f]m5t+ & p\r x into ! ,vessels4 ,:]eas on ! contr>y 9 ! common brew+ ( ,ale !re ne$s _m m5s help1 huge ,copp]s1 & wood5 ,flats & a great deal ( room to brew 91 & /ore ( ,fire :i* is suffici5tly de> 9 "s ,c\ntries2 all :i* are avoid$ 9 ! brew+ ) ! ,juices4 ,d b consid] ,i pray :at a notable & pr(itable ?+ ?is w\ld be 9 great ,cities1 & especially 9 ^? places :]e ,h\ses1 ,fuel1 & ,m5s lab\r are v de>1 if su* k9ds ( ,juices 7 set to sale2 t s e ,ma/] ( a ,family might buy up "s ,b>rels ( ?is ,juice1 & dissolve !m at 8 own home ) ,wat] & ,hops1 9 a small ,copp] accord+ to 8 pleasure1 & make ! said ,juices into ,ale1 z fat or z lean or small2 & z bitt] or z sweet z he li/e?2 & !n put x up 9 8 own purifi$ & well cleans$ ,vessels1 & he & 81 dr9k !re( all ! :ole ye>2 & if ne$ be1 might make ei!r ,physick-dr9k or ,spic$-ale4 ,& w\ld x n be mu* bett] ?an ! buy+ su* ,ales ( ! ,brew]s1 :i* are sometimes ei!r too new or too /ale1 & (t-times acid1 impure1 n well boil$1 & /9k+1 & in/ead ( ,hops h ,aloes1 ,xan?ium or ,burr1 ,h5bane & su* l ,h]bs put 9 !m4 ,= 9 "s places1 ! ,brew]s use su* k9ds ( ,h]bs & ! l hurtful ?+s1 in/ead ( ,hops1 to make _! ,ale bitt]1 & to save a few *>ges 9 ! mak+ _! dr9k4 ,!re=e all su* z use to dr9k ( su* k9d ( ,be] are nev] wont to be 9 compleat heal?2 & especially 9 wat]y & moi/ places !y are = ! mo/ "p afflict$ ) ! ,scurvy1 ,melan*olly1 c4 :i* is ! usual fruits ( su* k9d ( ,dr9ks1 = !y ob/ruct ! int]nal p>ts ( ! body & ! pr9cipal memb]s1 & /ir up su* ,diseases4 ,b our ,ales t are made ( ! ,juices & good ,hops d n only n /ir up su* ,di/emp]s1 b d ev5 7by _! purity & cle>ness7 resi/ !m1 & pres]ve m5 f !m2 b especially if su* ,juices be made ( su* ,malt z has n a smat* ( ! smoke ( ,wood1 b is dri$ 9 ! ,air1 & :i* are s h&l$ 9 ! f]m5tation or work+ ( !m z t all ! defilem5ts settle to ! bottom2 = !n w y h su* ,ale1 z do? bo? 9 :olesomness & sweetness exce$ su* ,w9es z are infect$ )1 or h a tang (1 ,sulphur1 or t gr[ 9 a soil ab\nd+ ) ,*alk4 ,!y dull n ! head1 !y d n cause w9d9ess1 !y puff n up ! body aft] ! mann] ( o!r ,ale2 !y d n /op ! ,ur9e b provoke x1 & keep ! ,belly soluble3 ,!y are ,m$ic9al )\t ! addition ( ,physical ,h]bs1 are sweet & :olsome1 & ( an excell5t ta/1 & su* z ! l ( !m _c be made )\t ?is m$ium or way4 ,su* ,ales des]ve a peculi> praise1 & _m w\ld !re be :o w\ld dr9k ( ,ales (t51 c\ld !y b get su*3 & w\ld leave (f ! dr9k+ tr\bl$1 un:olsome1 & sulphur$ ,w9es4 ,= my own "p ,i w make use ( su* k9d ( ,ale1 & ,w9e1 9 my own h\se = ! su/a9+ ( m9e own ,family4 ,i c\ld m5tion mu* m conc]n+ su* ,ales if ! "t w\ld p]mit me1 b ,i h spok5 en\gh already4 ,& z = :at rema9s unwritt5 "h1 may be gott5 out (1 7or und]/ood by7 ! ?+s "h describ$4 ,i "q n b t good 7or provid5t7 ,ma/]s ( ,families w set ab\t ?is bus9ess ( prep>+ ^! ,juices1 & ( s5d+ !m into su* places :]e !y may be sold to ,%ips t are b\nd = f> ,c\ntries1 & s mightily enri* ^? ,c\ntries ) /ore ( ,money t ab\nd ) ,corn4 ,besides1 ! ,brew]s ( ,ale or ,be] t are 9 great ,cities w n disda9 su* an excell5t ,art1 b w !mselves buy su* ,juices at a consid]able rate4 ,pr9ces1 ,nobles1 & great ,cities1 w also provide 7or buy up7 great quantities ( su* ,juices1 & lay !m up 9 _! ,=ts & ,ca/les1 & 9 _! ,/ore h\ses z a good ,treasure1 t s !y may h x to use 9 "t ( necessity4 ,nor w good 7or provid5t7 ,h\%old]s neglect to furni% !mselves !re)1 t s !y may h :]e)al to su/a9 !m & !irs 9 a "t ( sc>city4 ,9 ! "t ( ,w>s1 em95t ,capta9s & o!r ,milit>y *iefta9s w take c>e to h !m1 & c>ry !m into _! /rong holds1 & !re loos5 !m 7or put a proportionable quantity ( ,wat] to !m7 & turn !m into good ,ale2 z = ,wat]1 !re's to be f\nd 7en\gh7 ( t e :]e1 & s ne$ n /ore up t1 & z = ,hops t is easie en\gh to be b\ght4 ,s !n1 !re w be a notable b5efit by ?is ,artifice to /rong ,holds & ,ca/les1 & su* f5c$ ,places z fe> a ,siege4 ,briefly1 ,words _c express ! b5efit & pr(it :i* w r$\nd to all places1 by ^! ,juices1 9 times bo? ( ,peace & ,w>4 ,!re=e e ,magi/rate :o has a c>e ( 8 ,subjects heal? & pres]vation1 w wor?ily & ) 8 utmo/ dilig5ce c>efully provide = ! hav+ su* prep>$ ,juices1 t s 9 times ( necessity !y may be at h& = use4 ,b n[1 "s may object & say2 ,i p]ceive & well see t ?is ,artifice is good & pr(itable1 b 'tis n s easie a matt] = e "o to pur*ase himself ,copp]s requisite = ?is "w8 ,to su* ,i answ]4 ',tis n s ne$ful t e "o %\ld furni% himself ) su* 7ut5sils72 if !re be 9 e ,city b "o man only t is imploy$ !reab\ts1 :o may buy (f 8 ,neighb\rs ,corn & pay !m _! ,money = ! same1 'tis suffici5t4 ,& if o!rs also betake !mselves !reunto1 !re w be ! m ,money gott51 & ! ,c\ntry made ! ri*]2 nei!r is any reason to fe> or d\bt1 b t1 if he %all br+ eight ?\s& ,b>rels ( ,corn cond5s$ into a ?\s& ,b>rels ( ,juice unto ! ,cities on ! ,sea coa/1 he w sell x (f = ready money4 ,w a ?\s& ,b>rels 7?9k y7 be suffici5t 7or be a drug7 9 "s popul\s ,city :]e9 are daily drunk "s ?\s&s ( b>rels ( ,ale8 ,v]ily he t %all expose to sale 9 su* a l ,city _m ?\s& ,b>rels1 w\ld n /ay long !re1 b w\ld be load5 7or furni%$7 ) ready ,money = ! same1 by ^? :o knew ! ,art ( mak+ ,ale ) su* ,juices4 ,i d v]ily believe t x w\ld be altoge!r mu* bett] to sell ,corn aft] su* a mann]1 & s to h pr(it by x1 ?an let x p]i% ) ly+2 :i* is a great s9 be=e ,god1 & a %ameful disgraceful ?+ be=e ,m54 ,b fur!r1 ,x may be object$ & said4 ,if ?is ,artifice ( mak+ ,ale 7 set up 9 ^? places1 9 :i* !re is wont to be a c]ta9 ,tribute paid ! ,magi/rates = e ,b>rel 7( ,ale17 x w\ld n be all[$ (1 because by ?is means ! ,tribute or ,cu/oms due to ! ,magi/rates w\ld be dim9i%$4 ,?is inconv5i5ce is easily prev5t$1 if ! ,magi/rate impose ! same ,tribute ( ,ale on ! ,juices4 ,= by ?is means ! ,tributes or ,cu/oms w\ld n be at all dim9i%$1 b be equally z pr(itable ^u ! ,juices1 z ^u ,ale4 ,! l may be done ) ! cond5sate ,juices ( ,w9e4 ,s !n 'tis cle>ly evid5t1 t !re _c possibly arise any detrim5t f ^! ,juices1 b r inf9ite pr(its & commodity4 ,& !re=e e ,magi/rate %\ld s]i\sly cause 8 ,subjects to make ^! k9d ( ,juices ( su* ,corn z !y _c sell1 & in/ead ( spoil+ x get ri*es by x4 ,c]ta9ly ?is w\ld be f> bett]1 & f> m pr(itable = su* ,subjects z are v poor & g mis]ably tatt]$ & nak$1 & h no?+ to help !mselves 7( :i* sort !re are n a few47 ,v]ily !re w\ld be no want ( any ?+1 b ! ,subjects z well z _! ,rul]s w\ld h en\gh3 ,& = ?is reason h ,i will+ly und]gone ?is tr\ble & ?is lab\r 9 manife/+ & lay+ op5 ?is ,artifice4 ,& al?\gh ,i am n to expect any rew>d f any body = manife/+ a ?+ ( s mu* conc]nm5t 7= ?is is an un?ankful ,_w7 yet h ,i obey$ ! w ( ,god & h out ( a ,*ri/ian love b5efit$ my ,neighb\r1 & 9 ?is well-do+ d ,i re/1 no ways d\bt+ b t ,god ! rew>d] ( e good 7action7 w recomp5se 9 ano!r place1 ?is my well-do+ :i* ,i be/[ ^u ! ,_w4 ,f>!r1 ,i c 9 a k9d ( a ,prophetical mann] pr$ict1 t if reg>d be _h ( ?is my :olsome ,doctr9e & ,admonition1 _m ,c\ntries w 9 a v %ort "t recov] _! =m] happ9ess1 & bo? ! highe/ & l[e/ w live 9 a prosp]\s condition2 b especially ^? :o fir/ set ^u ?is bus9ess a=e x becomes common1 w get great ri*es4 ,n[ !n1 :osoev] !y be t by ! help & b5efit ( ?is way %all get ! bless+ ( ,god1 let !m n =get ! poor1 b be/[ t bless+ on ! *]ri%+ & com=t+ poor ,orphans & ,wid[s1 to ! ,hon\r ( ,god4 ,= ! ,treasures & ,ri*es 9 ?is temporal ,life _c be bett] laid out1 & laid up1 ?an 9 di/ribut+ !m among/ ! poor4 ,= by t means !re's no fe> ( be+ spoil$ ( !m by ,?ieves & ,robb]s2 ,& m1 9 ! ,life to come1 !y %all be recomp5s$ ) a t5-fold rew>d4 ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,( ! ,conc5tration ( ,vegetables4 ,we h already taught 9 ! two =ego+ ,*apt]s by :at means ,w9e & ,corn are to be by an ,artificial cond5sation r$uc$ into a n>r[ compass1 & br\ght to be a ga9ful ,m]*&ice4 ,x n[ rema9s to %ew ! way conduc+ to a cond5sation ( ! ,virtues ly+ hid 9 ,h]bs1 ,bu%es1 ,%rubs1 & ,trees3 7:i* ,vegetables d mo/ pl5tifully ab\nd 9 mo/ places & yield no pr(it7 t s ev5 out ( !m z well z f ,w9e & ,corn may be reap$ a v great pr(it4 ,no body is ignorant ( ?is1 viz4 ,t !re is no?+ m vile & ( less e/eem ?an ! ,grass 7or ,h]bs7 ( ! ,field1 & ,bri>s or ,bu%es1 & ,%rubs1 & l(ty ,trees too1 especially :5 be+ at a good di/ance f ,m5's dwell+s !y _c be appli$ to any use1 & ^u ?is acc\nt are !y n valu$ at all1 nor by reason ( _! di/ance pr(itable to any1 b !re !y gr[ & p]i% 9 ^? va/ woods & des>t places4 ,& ?is is to be se5 9 ^? mo/ huge ,woods ( ,g]many1 su* z are ! ,+riones1 ! ,wood ,ard5ne1 ! ,ottonicane1 ,h]c9ian1 ,semane1 & ,bohemian ,woods1 & ! woods ( o!r ,c\ntries1 9 :i* woods !re rots & is spoil$ above t5 times m wood ?an m5 make use (4 ,n[ no body ha? hi!rto kn[n :at use to put ^? ,woods unto2 su* ,woods z are n too f> (f f ,cities or ,villages1 d ,m5 make use ( = build+1 = fir+1 = boil+1 or brew+1 & = bak+1 & o!r occasions1 s t ! ,wood :i* is daily us$1 & e ye> fet*'d f ! bord]+ ,woods or ,=e/s1 is !reby sav$ f rott+ & be+ spoil$4 ,b z = su* wood z is 9 ,m\nta9s & ,woods scituat$ f> (f f m5s dwell+s1 & :i* are n frequ5t$1 t is n ( any use at all1 !y are ,d5s & lurk+ places = cruel ,bea/s1 z ,be>s & ,wolves2 :i* said wild bea/s d annoy & h9d] o!r pr(itable ones1 z ,/aggs1 ,does1 ,bo>s1 ,hoggs1 ,%eep1 c4 f fe$+ on ! wild ,fruits ( su* places4 ,b :o is !re w am5d x1 & br+ su* places to a due or good use8 ,:at6 %\ld su* va/ ,woods1 :i* are ! receptacle ( ^? cruel wild ,bea/s be cut d[n & lie a rott+1 or be consum$ by ,fire1 s to de/roy ^? wild bea/s8 ,surely no body w attempt x1 z fe>+ ! toilsomness requisite h]eunto3 ,& besides1 =asmu* z no o!r pr(it is to be !reby expect$1 save an extirpation ( ^? wild bea/s1 !re's no body w take t ,task ^u him4 ,nor is x a ?+ s behoveful to ,fire1 & burn d[n su* huge ,woods1 z we read 9 ,hi/ory1 t "s h h]et(ore done1 viz4 mo/ great ,woods h be5 burnt1 me]ly to de/roy ,insects & o!r hurtful1 wild1 & rav5\s bea/s4 ,!re is an haz>d run 9 s do+1 = su* a ,fire may spread wid]1 & d a great deal ( mis*ief4 ,!re are su* ,examples :i* may be produc$1 :i* witness h[ t ,fire be+ put to ,hea?s1 h 7by burn+ !re(7 crept into ! bord]+ ,woods & de/roy$ !m1 & mightily injur$ ! neighb\r+ ,inhabitants3 ,& !re=e 'tis n s advis$ a ,"w to consume ,woods by ,fire2 & to cut !m d[n1 t s !y may lie & rot1 & be !reby root$ out1 _c be done1 because ( ! great co/s !reto requisite4 ,s t su* places mu/ ( necessity ev5 rema9 ! ,receptacles ( hurtful ,bea/s & ,?ieves2 = albeit t sometimes ! ,glass-mak]s d 9 su*like places build _! ,furnaces or ,glass-h\ses1 yet !y fall f> %ort ( consum+ s mu* ,wood by _! mak+ ( glasses1 = ^? ,woods are sc>ce ! ?9n] or less] = t3 ,?o' !y sp5d daily 9 e su* ,glass-h\se tw5ty loads1 yet su* a va/ quantity z t is1 w n decrease4 ,besides1 ! ,glass-m5 d n use all ! wood )\t mak+ any diff]5ce1 b make *oice ( ! /reighte/ & smoo!/ wood1 su* z !y may be/ & easie/ cleave3 ,z = %rubs & knotty ,oaks & ,bea*1 ^? !y t\* n4 ,s !n ! be/ ,trees only are us$ ab\t _! ,glass ,works1 & ! bru%y woods1 z ,bri>s1 ,?orns1 c4 & :i* are ! mo/ commodi\s hid+ places = ! wild ,bea/s1 are unm$dl$ )al1 z be+ unpr(itable = ! ,glass-mak]s3 ,nay1 !y let mo/ curi\s arms or bran*es ( ,bea* lie a rott+1 & make use only ( ! body ( ! ,trees4 ,moreov]1 9 su* ,woods z are f> (f1 ! ,glass-mak]s build no ,h\ses1 b d erect !m z ne> z possible !y c1 to su* places z are inhabit$1 because !y mu/ ( necessity h comm]ce ) m54 ,f>!r1 'tis n a little wood t is sp5t 9 ! ,m9es ab\t ,metals1 especially 9 su* ,m9es :]e ,iron is molt52 b :at we said b n[ t\*+ ! ,glassm51 ! same is to be obs]v$ "h2 = su* metal-melt+ ,h\ses are nev] erect$ on ! high ,m\nta9s1 or are built 9 f> remote ,woods1 because !y mu/ h ! assi/ance ( ,m51 & wat] to drive _! bell[s-mills1 & besides ! place mu/ be su*1 z t all ,necess>ies may be br\ght !m 9 ,waggons1 & _! ,iron transport$ into ! ,cities or ,t[ns4 ,nor d ! ,metal-melt]s indiff]5tly use any wood !y meet )2 nor make !y _! ,*>coals ( e k9d ( wood1 b leave ! %rubs & bu%y woods z unfit = coal+4 ,& !re=e ^? great & va/ woods1 ?o' !re be ,glass-h\ses & ,metal-melt+-%ops 9 _m places1 d rema9 unt\*'d1 because no body kn[s ! use ( !m4 ,b n[1 =asmu* z ,i h all my life-"t mo/ accurately se>*'d by a dilig5t obs]vation into ! wond]s ( ,god1 & h n sp>$ any lab\r or co/s ab\t ! secret wond]s ( ,nature1 & h le>n$ f ,nature h] self1 my in/ruct+ ,mi/riss1 t ,god be+ a true & j ,"l ov] 8 ,family1 did nei!r d1 make1 or create ought )\t c]ta9 & j causes1 :i* not)/&+ is n reg>d$ by ! mo/ "p ( u m51 :o imitate ! irrational bea/s1 & alwaies live )\t ! k ( ,god & ( ,8 ,works4 ,v]ily1 we h no col\r ( ,reason at all = x1 n consid]+ t m5 7 creat$ & appo9t$ by ,god = ano!r-guise end1 ?an ! brute bea/s1 :i* are void ( all ,reason2 & we reg>d n ! ,tru? ( t old ,say+1 ,god & ,nature nev] make any ?+ 9 va94 ,s !n1 :]eas ?is is a ,tru? 7z assur$ly x is7 c]ta9ly we may see t ^! huge ,woods 7 n 9 va9 made1 b t !y h "s b5efit 7= s !y h7 viz4 a mo/ great ,treasure = su* :o "k x1 & "k h[ to use x4 ,:i* ,i w !re=e %ew1 z cle> z ! ,noon-day ,sun1 & w s set x a=e ! eyes ( ! bl9d & d>ksom _w1 t ! ,d]id]s & ,contemn]s ( natural ,philosophy1 su* z is to be ,le>n$ only by ! fire1 & n out ( ,ari/otle1 may be ev5 en=c$1 w !y1 nill !y1 to confess & grant t ! ,fire is ! true ,tea*] & ,ma/] ( natural ,arts1 & s w be2 = :osoev] !y be t are ,ignorant z to ! ,fire1 & t "k n its wond]ful efficacy1 ?o' !y may be mo/ skilful ,pr(ici5ts 9 =eign ,tongues or ,languages 7:i* 9 ! m-secret ,philosophy makes n at all to any purpose72 yet nev]!less !y w n be able to accompli% any ! lea/ matt] 9 ?+s ( s great a mom5t3 ,i d !re=e say1 t su* m5 z are skill$ 9 natural ?+s1 are n ( "r to be contemn$1 or secretly back-bitt5 by ^? :o say1 ,believe n su* a man t ha? n atta9$ ! empty va9 ,title ( a ,doctor 9 ! ,univ]sities4 ,i confess +5i\sly1 t ,i nev] frequ5t$ ! ,univ]sities1 nor ev] _h a m9d s to d2 = %\ld ,i h s done1 haply ,i %\ld nev] h arriv$ to t k ( ,nature1 :i* ,i m5tion )\t boa/+1 z ,i n[ possess2 nei!r do? x ev] rep5t me1 t ,i h put my h&s to ! ,coals1 & h by ! help ( !m p5etrat$ into ! k ( ! ,secrets ( ,nature2 ,i d n desire to di/urb any "o 9 ?is way1 or to ?ru/ any out ( _! places2 ,i nev] 0 will+ to live on ! co/s ( great m51 b h ) my own h&s gott5 me my ,food & ,raim5t1 alwaies advis$ly ?9k+ on t mo/ kn[n ,v]se2 ----,alt]ius non sit qui suus esse pote/4 ,let n him ano!rs be1 ,:o c ( himself live free4 ,b to return to my conc5tration ( ,wood1 ,i c ) tru? affirm & w exp]im5tally demon/rate x1 t ! greate/ ,treasure ( ! ,_w2 yea1 z great or great] ?an is 9 ,w9e or ,corn1 lies hidd5 9 ,wood4 ,w9e & ,corn d require ! ,lab\r ( ,man = its gr[? out ( ! ,e>?2 b ,leaves1 ,grass1 ,bri>s or ,bu%es1 ,%rubs1 ,twigs1 all sorts ( ,trees great & small1 d come =? out ( _! se$s & spr\ts & gr[ up & encrease inf9itely )\t any help ( man at all4 ,!re=e ,i say t m pr(it may be reap$ ( ,wood ?an ( ,corn & ,w9e1 7 ! ,art ( extract+ !ncefrom s great a b5efit b kn[n to any4 ,s !n1 =asmu* z ?is little ,book 7z be+ ! fir/ "p ( ! ,treatise ( conc5tration ( ?+s7 treats ( ! em5dation ( ,vegetables only2 & t ( ,w9e & ,corn is already f9i%$2 ,i w n[ 9 ! "n ( ,god set ab\t ,wood1 ,leaves1 & ,grass1 & lay op5 ^? mo/ great & hi!rto hidd5 ,treasures & ,ri*es1 & set !m =? be=e ! ,eyes ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,& ,i pray ,god1 ! ,omnipot5t1 ,wise1 ,unse>*able & ,m]ciful ,"l & ,fa!r ( all ,creatures 9 ,heav51 9 ! ,e>?1 ,wat] & ,air1 t he w\ld s gov]n & guide my h& t ,i may "h write & tea* no?+ save only su* ?+s z s]ve = ! ,glory ( 8 ,div9e "n & ! heal? ( all ,mank9d4 ,am54 ,we h %ewn 9 ! two =ego+ ,*apt]s h[ ,w9e & ,corn are to be cond5s$ into _! juices1 t s !y may be commodi\sly s5t into ^? places1 9 :i* pr(it may be gott54 ,"h n[ falls 9 ?is "q1 ,h[ ! ,juices are to be squeez$ out ( ,h]bs1 ,twigs1 ,%rubs & great ,trees1 & be+ press$ out :at good !y s]ve =1 see+ !y are n ( use = meat & dr9k l ^? :i* are extract$ out ( ,corn & ,w9e4 ,to ?is "q ,i make ?is reply1 t inde$ !re is n any food to be prep>$ f !m1 b t yet o!r ?+s are !nce prep>able1 & su* z m5 _c be )\t1 viz4 ,:olesome ,m$ic9es1 & likewise ,gold & ,silv] :]e) a man may also buy1 besides ,w9e & ,corn1 o!r necess>ies z ,g>m5ts & o!r appurt5ances :i* m5 /& 9 ne$ (1 besides meat & dr9k4 ,b to beg9 ! "w x self1 we %\ld 9 ! fir/ place tea* ! way h[ juices may be squeez$ out ( ,leaves1 ,grass1 ,%rubs1 & !n aft]w>ds %ew _! use4 ,b =asmu* z none is ( s weak a judgm5t z to lay out ,moneys or ?+s valuable1 & to be/[ 8 lab\r & sweat on su* a ?+ ^: use & pr(it he is ignorant (2 'tis !re=e necess>y1 t 7be=e we come to tea* ! way ( squeez+ out ! ,juices7 we fir/ %ew1 :at b5efit & pr(it arise? f t k9d ( "w2 t s a ,man's lab\r may n be sp5t 9 va93 ,to give satisfaction h]e91 ,i affirm1 t ! greate/ & be/ virtues ( all ,vegetables are hidd5 9 a c]ta9 ,salt :i* ! ,physicians & ,philosoph]s call ! ,ess5tial ,salt4 ,( ?is ,salt all ,vegetables are full1 b yet1 "o full] ?an ano!r z exp]i5ce te/ifies4 ,su* ,h]bs z h n mu* ta/e1 z ,lettuce1 ,coleworts1 ,rapes & su* l h a less portion !re(1 & are !re=e easily putrefi$4 ,b su* z are %>p & bite ! ,tongue1 z ,wat]-robb91 ,arsm>t1 ,laurel1 ,pepp]-wort1 ,scurvy-grass1 all ! k9ds ( ,cresses1 all ! sorts ( ,radi%es1 ,leeks1 ,onions1 ,g>lick1 ,mu/>d1 & su* l2 also all bitt] ,h]bs1 z ,c>duus b5$ictus1 ,wormwood1 ,fumitory1 ,esula1 c4 all su* z ^! are full ( x4 ,besides1 all su* ,vegetable plants z are naturally s\r1 yield mu* ( t ,salt2 among/ :i*1 may be reckon$1 unripe ,grapes1 s\r ,apples1 s\r ,*]ries1 ,wild ,plums1 r\gh 7or wild7 ,grapes1 ! unripe ,mulb]ries or ,black-b]ries1 ! unripe ,b>b]ies1 c4 ,b yet "s ( !m yield m1 o!rs less ,salt2 :i* inequality & *angabl5ess is accid5tal1 = !y are z to _! natural f\ndation l ea* o!r4 ,,nb4 ,"s ,h]bs & *iefly ^? :i* h a notable bitt]ness1 z ,c>duus b5$ictus1 ,wormwood1 ,fumitory1 d 7aft] _! be+ squeez$1 & :5 _! ,juice is depurat$1 & ! ,phlegm draw (f1 & ! rema9+ ,juice concret$ or cond5s$ 9 ! cold17 yield natural ,nitre1 & su* z be+ put ^u a burn+ ,coal w pres5tly burn up 9 a flame1 l ! common ,salt-petre :i* is usually extract$ out ( ! ,e>? digg$ 9 ,/ables1 & s concret$1 or cry/alliz$3 ,z = o!r ,h]bs & ,fruits :i* are n bitt]1 b h a pi]c+ %>pness1 z all ! ,cresses1 !y 7aft] _! expression or squeez+7 yield a volatile ,salt1 :i* does n burn l t :i* is drawn out ( bitt] ,h]bs3 ,su* z h an acidity 9 !m1 z ,sorrel1 ,b>b]ries1 ,ribes1 curl$ ,grapes1 wild ,apples & ,or*>d ones1 & o!r unripe ,fruits1 d yield ano!r ,salt1 viz4 a ,salt ta/+ l ! acid ta/e ( ,w9e1 & resembl+ ,t>t> ( ,w9e1 9 ta/e1 virtue1 efficacy propriety4 ,& n[ albeit t ^! ?ree k9ds ( ,salts are unlike 9 ta/e1 yet not)/&+ ! "o is mo/ easily transmut$ into ! o!r1 insomu* t ,t>t> may be made ,salt-petre1 & ,salt-petre ,t>t>4 ,! ?ird sort :i* is m volatile ?an ! o!rs1 & :i* proce$s f ! ,cresses1 ,mu/>d1 ,aron1 ,pepp]-wort1 c4 w easily be turn$ into ei!r ( ! =m]4 ,b z conc]n+ ?is la/1 x is virtu\s 9 ,m$ic9e1 z ,i h h9t$ to y 9 sev]al places 9 my o!r ,writ+s1 b 7set aside its ,m$ic9al use7 & x is ( b little b5efit4 ,! two latt]1 viz4 ,! ,nitr\s1 & ,t>t>\s are ( v>i\s use4 ,! ,dy]s use ,t>t> 9 ,dy+ _! ,clo?s1 & ,salt-petre is us$ to make ,gun-p[d] )al1 & = ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 & o!r su* l ,arts1 z ,i h cle>ly prov$ 9 my ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,=asmu* !re=e z bo? sorts ( ,salt are us$ 9 great quantity ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,_w1 & t !re c sc>cely be _h s mu* z s]ves = necess>y use1 & ^u t acc\nt are always good ,commodities1 & t ,salt-petre is twice ! value ( ,t>t>1 !re=e 'tis b fitt+1 & well wor? :ile to extract ,salt-petre out ( ! ,juices ( ,h]bs & ,trees1 x be+ ( m value1 & bett] price ?an o!r ,salts4 ,b if x %\ld s be1 t !re %\ld be s mu* ,salt-petre z t x %\ld be ( a poor price1 !n may ! ,juices be turn$ into ,t>t>4 ,b =asmu* z x w n easily s happ51 t !re %\ld be su* a glut ( ,salt-petre1 x w be ! be/ way1 to improve ^? ,juices on ! mak+ ( x2 & specially because x may at all times s]ve = ! pr(itable bett]+ ( ,metals2 nor c ev] s great a quantity be produc$1 b t x w sometime sell (f4 ',tis m pr(itable1 & bett] to use x = ! bett]+ ( ! mean] ,m9]als ?an to make ,gun-p[d] ) x2 & 7 n t mo/ p]nici\s ,art already too well kn[n1 x 7 bett] to be )\t x1 ?an to make x1 s f> %\ld x be 7f any "o7 to describe ! mann] ( mak+ ,gun-p[d]4 ,b =asmu* z nei!r my desire nor w t5ds to be any occasion] ( hurt+ my ,neighb\r by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 b incl9es r to b5efit him !reby2 & to ?is end ,i h already cle>ly en\gh disclos$ _m mo/ pr(itable ,arts :i* proce$ !refrom1 viz4 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 ! ,explication ( ! same1 & moreov] %all d 9 ! foll[+ ?ird & f\r? "p ( ?is ,book1 ab\t ! bett]+ & conc5trat+ ( ,metals3 ,i am1 v]ily1 confid5t1 t none w int]pret x 9 ! wor/ "p1 if ,i %ew ! way ( mak+ ,salt-petre out ( ,wood & o!r ?+s1 t s1 our ,c\ntry may by ! b5efit ( 7su*7 ,h]bs1 ,grass1 & ,wood1 :i* o!rwise1 ly a rott+1 & are ( no pr(it1 be enri*$ 7if x be only sold7 ) abundance ( ,treasure1 & may aft]w>ds be sp5t on mo/ pr(itable ,arts1 z may be se5 9 ! ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 ! ,conc5tration ( ,m9]als & ,metals4 ,s t he t w\ld n make x into ,gun-p[d]1 has no ne$ s to d4 ,besides ^! ,virtues ( ,salt-petre :i* we h reckon$ up1 !re d daily m & m new & admirable ones spr+ up out ( ! d>k1 all :i*1 7 !y "h to be summ$ up !y w\ld ev5 draw ! :ole ,_w into an admiration ( !m4 ,b we w =be> to multiply m words conc]n+ ?+s ( su* mom5t2 = x may easily be p]ceiv$ f :at has be5 hi!rto demon/rat$1 & f ^? ,publications ,i h made 7by my ,writ+s7 t _m m1 & great] ?+s lie hidd5 9 ?is ,subject1 :i* nei!r ,i1 nor o!rs "k (4 ,des]v$ly !re=e may ,salt-petre1 or ,nitre1 be t]m$ an ,univ]sal ,subject1 & ,wond] ( ! ,_w1 not)/&+ _m rude & unskilful ,fell[s1 w ^u ?is say+1 %r9k up _! ,noses1 & audaci\sly contradict me 7& say7 t ,nitre is n ! true & ,univ]sal ,dissolv5t4 ,b if ,nitre be n t ,univ]sal ,subject1 !n let ^? t prate aga9/ ?is ,judgm5t or ,op9ion ( m9e1 produce ano!r & bett] ,subject2 :i*1 yet1 9 my ,op9ion !y w nev] be able to d4 ,if x 7 n an ,univ]sal ,subject1 h[ comes x to be s pl5tifully f\nd to be 9 all ?+s4 ,is x n f\nd 9 all ,vegetables8 ,is x n 9 all liv+ ,creatures t live ei!r "u ! ,e>?1 or 9 ! ,wat]s1 or 9 ! ,air1 or on ! ,e>?8 ,is x n met ) 7or f\nd7 9 ! inmo/ ,b[els ( ! ,m\nta9s1 & ev5 9 ! mo/ h>d ,/ones8 ,i w demon/rate x 9 ?is small ,treatise by mo/ cle> ,argum5ts1 & w mo/ evid5tly ev9ce x4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 t all ,vegetables h x1 is already cle>ly demon/rat$ & prov$1 = ,i my self 7& ,i am ! fir/1 z ,i "k (7 made trial & turn$ _! ,juices into natural ,salt-petre4 ,b ,i w n[ s evid5tly %ew ! tru? ( ?is ?+1 t ev5 ^? bl9d ,back-bit]s & ,detract]s %all feel x ) _! h&s4 ,9 ! fir/ place !re=e1 ,i dem&1 :5ce ! common ,nitre is gott58 ,is x n out ( ! ,e>?1 :i* is digg'd out ( ! ,/ables :]e ,bea/s /&8 ,= x has ins9uat$ x self into 7or jo9$ x self )7 ?is 7,e>?7 pass+ out ( ! ,excrem5ts ( ! ,bea/s 9 l5g? ( "t1 & ha? coagulat$ x self !re91 out ( :i* x is at l5g? drawn by p\r+ on ( wat]1 & !n is boil$ up into ,salt-petre4 ,:o c d5y ?is8 ,i ?9k no body c4 ,s !n if ?is be grant$1 t ,nitre is f\nd 9 ! ,/ables :]e ,cattle /&1 ! ,"q is1 ,by :at means1 & way x came into ! ,/ables8 ,x is by ! help ( ! ,ur9e & ,excrem5ts :i* ! ,bea/s h !re ca/ =?4 ,!n aga91 ,i ask :e!r or no ^? ,bea/s h ^? ,excrem5ts f _! ,meat & ,dr9k1 or f else:]e8 ,!y _c arise f wat]1 =asmu* z !y dr9k no?+ b ,wat]3 ,s t !y mu/ necess>ily h _! rise f ! food !y eat1 & t consi/s ( ! ,vegetables1 ,grass1 & ,h]bs4 ,!re=e we affirm1 t ! ,salt-petre 0 ( necessity 9 ^! ,h]bs1 & ,grass1 a=e ! ,bea/s fe$+ on !m4 ,= if x _h n be5 !re x c\ld nev] h be5 made 9 ! ,bea/s ,bodies t :i* x 0 n a=e4 ,= _! ,/oma*s contribute no?+ to ?is ,op]ation1 save a b>e putrefaction4 ,& besides1 ! ,c\ntreym5 d ev5 ! same ?+1 = !y ga!r up ,/ubble1 ! ,leaves t fall f ! ,trees1 ! ,grass1 & su* l ?+s1 & put a great quantity ( !m into a ,pit toge!r1 & !re leave !m s long1 till by ! help ( ,putrefaction !y are all turn$ into ,dung1 & !re) d !y aft]w>ds ,dung _! ,gr\nd 79 su* wise7 z is wont to be done ) ! ,excrem5ts ( ,bea/s4 ,!re=e1 =asmu* z t putrefi$ ,grass & ,/ubble do? dung ! gr\nd & r5d] x fruitful1 7z well7 z ! ,excrem5ts ( ,bea/s1 x mu/ ne$s be grant$1 t !y h likewise ,salt-petre 9 !m4 ,= x is n ! ,dung1 b ! ,nitre 9 ! ,dung1 t is1 ! ,au?or ( t ,dung+ ,impregnation & ,f]tility1 z ,i h already confirm$ by ,argum5ts 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & :i* w be suffici5tly conv9c+ pro(s "h 9 ?is place4 ,i w\ld !re=e fa9 see t ,man t d>es be s bold & heady z to d5y ?is ?+1 t ! ,ess5tial ,salt nei!r is1 nor c be made1 ,nitre4 ,& n[ we come to treat ( ! ,bea/s 9 ! ,fields1 ( ! ,fi% 9 ! ,wat]s1 & ( ! ,birds 9 ! ,air1 t s by a ?or\gh exam9ation ( all ^! sorts we may see1 :e!r or no !y are enri*$ ) ,salt-petre1 & :e!r or no _! ,ess5tial ,salt be l ! ,ess5tial ,salt ( ! ,vegetables1 & c by ! same means pass into ,nitre4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 & above all1 ?is is "h to be consid]$1 z a ma9 pr9ciple1 7viz47 ,t all ^? ?+s :i* dung ! ,fields & ,l&s1 & fatt5 !m1 mo/ necess>ily conta9 9 !m ,salt-petre4 ,= f ?is only1 & alone1 comes all ! f]tility ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,e>?1 :i* ,axiome _c be ga9say$4 ,b n[1 t ! ,animals1 or ,bea/s1 ,birds1 & ,fi%es are ,p>tak]s ( ! same ,virtues1 ,i firmly ga!r f h5ce4 ,fir/ ( all1 x is n unusual = ! ,g>d9]s to put ! ,horns1 ,ho(s1 & ,bones ( ,bea/s1 to ! ,roots ( ,trees1 & s cov] !m ov] ) ,e>?1 & t on ?is acc\nt1 because !y make !m exce$+ fruitful4 ,?is n[ is e :]e us$3 ,likewise ! ,g>d9]s d e :]e buy up ,h5s ,fea!rs1 ,h5s1 & ,pidgeons ,dung2 z also f ! ,tann]s & ,curri]s ! ,(fals or ,%av+s ( ! ,bea/s ,sk9s1 & _! ,hairs1 & use !m to enri* _! ,g>d5s4 ,! ,v9e-dress]s also buy up ! %av+s ( ,horns ( ! ,comb-mak]s 9 _m places :]e !y c get !m1 by :i*1 !y fatt5 _! ,v9es1 f> bett] ?an ) ,dung1 & t la/s = n9e or t5 ye>s4 ,! ,g>d9]s d likewise buy up f ! ,tailors bits1 or pieces ( ,wooll5 & ,l95 to dung _! ,g>d5s :5 !y plant ,colworts4 ,if !y did n f9d any ,nitre1 or ,f]tility 9 !m1 to :at end w\ld !y lay out _! ,money on s base a ,matt]8 ,to ! ,ignorant & ,unskilful1 ^! ?+s may seem wond]ful & incr$ible1 because su* a k9d ( dung+ ,l& is n e :]e 9 use4 ,he t is incr$ul\s1 let him g to ,col5 on ! ,rh9e1 & !re he'll f9d t ,i h spok5 no?+ b ! tru?4 ,all ^! ?+s d ! ,g>d9]s make use ( accord+ to _! anci5t cu/om1 = f _! ,pr$ecessors le>n$ !y ^! ,secrets4 ,nor "k !y :at o!r reason to all$ge = _! do+ ?is1 b only tell y1 t !y s]ve exce$+ well to enri* _! ,fields & ,v9ey>ds4 ,b ,i d assur$ly affirm1 t 'tis ! ,nitre t is hidd5 9 ^! ?+s1 p]=ms ?is effect3 ,!re is !re=e f> m abundance ( ,salt-petre 9 ! ,sup]fluities 7z ,nails1 ,horns1 ,hair1 c47 ?an 9 _! ,excrem5ts1 or ,dung4 ,& ,i ?us prove x4 ,fir/1 ,because !y w give y = "o ,sack full ( ! ,%av+s ( ,horns1 half an ,imp]ial1 :i* is z mu* z w buy f\r or five su* sacks full ( ,c[1 or ,%eeps dung4 ,secondly1 ,!y w give ! ,tann]s1 or ,curri]s1 above an ,imp]ial = "o ,c>t-load ( ! ,%av+s ( ! ,hides1 :]eas ) ! same ,money !y may buy ?ree or f\r ,load ( dung4 ,rags are sold = a qu>t] ( an ,imp]ial4 ,7 !y n virtu\s or effectual1 :y %\ld !y be s de>8 ,?is "h spok51 we h prov$ s to be1 by ! cu/om>y practice ( ! common m5 only1 z ,husb&m5 & ,g>d9]s4 ,7 x lawful = me to reveal some:at to ! purpose1 ,i c\ld tea* h[ to extract out ( e hundr$ weight ( ,bones1 9 ,bea/s1 ,birds1 & ,fi%es1 t5 p\nd ( ,salt-petre4 ,b ?is is n to be divulg$4 ,n[ x rema9s 9 ! next place1 to confirm1 t ,nitre does n only lie hidd5 mo/ pl5te\sly 9 ! ,vegetable & ,animal ,subjects1 b t x may be digg$1 or gott5 out1 & prep>'d ( ,/ones1 ,rocks1 ,cliffs1 ,holl[s ( ,m\nta9s1 & out ( ! pla9 ,field 9 a v _m o!r places2 & ?is is und5iable1 = 'tis evid5tly kn[n1 & if ne$ 71 ,i c\ld1 = witness sake1 make m5tion ( _m su* ,te/imonies4 ,he t is desir\s ( kn[+ m1 z t\*+ ?is salt ( ! ,e>?1 let him p]use ! anci5t ,philosoph]s4 ,b =asmu*1 z e "o ha? n ^? ,books at h&1 & t _m ,m5 _c und]/& !m1 ,i w = ,amplifications sake add yet "o demon/ration1 to %ew :5ce t ,nitre arise?1 :i* /icks on to1 or swells out ( ^? moi/ & old ,walls ( ,h\ses4 ,comes x n f ! ,mort>1 ) :i* ! ,bricks are jo9$ toge!r8 ,n only all ,/ones are fit = mak+ ,calx1 or ,lime (1 b also all k9ds ( ,/ones1 :i* break1 or gr[ 9 ! ,wat]s1 l ,drops1 or ,pebbles3 ,likewise1 ^? /ony ?+s :i* gr[ 9 ! ,sea1 z ,coral1 ! ,pe>l %ells1 or ,"m ( ,pe>l1 & ,%ell fi% ( all sorts1 :i* be+ burnt1 m\ld] 9 ! ,air1 h 9 !m pl5ty ( ,nitre1 & w easily yield x =? to ^? :o h ! way ( extract+ x disclos$ unto !m4 ,b ?is is n ! place to m5tion x 91 because ,i h det]m9$ to treat "h1 ( only express+ ! ,juices ( ! ,vegetables1 conc5trat+ !m1 & mak+ !m ga9ful or pr(itable4 ,=asmu* z we h hi!rto und]/ood 7or %ewn7 t ,nitre or ,salt-petre may be _h f all ?+s1 viz4 f ,h]bs1 ,wood1 f\rfoot$ ,bea/s & creep+ ,?+s1 f ,birds 9 ! ,air1 & ,fi%es 9 ! ,wat]1 yea f ! v ,elem5ts !mselves1 z ,e>?1 ,wat]1 ,air1 & ,fire2 ,x mu/ ne$s foll[ t x is t s mu* spok5 ( ,univ]sal ,_s )\t :i* no?+ c ei!r be or live3 ,x is ! begett] & de/roy] ( all ?+s2 9 :i* all ?+s are1 z ,i h demon/rat$ 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 out ( ! mo/ anci5t ,philosoph] ,h]mes4 ,i !re=e hope1 t no body w any m d\bt !re( or oppose himself ) a p]v]se /ubbornness aga9/ a tru? s manife/ly kn[n4 ,7 n ! %ortness ( "t an imp$im5t unto me ,i c\ld mo/ easily produce m argum5ts & ^? too m pregnant4 ,if any "o is m9d$ firmly to cleave to 8 own /ubborn p]v]s5ess1 ev5 ,h]mes himself %\ld he arise f ! dead1 w\ld lose 8 ,lab\r 9 tea*+ him2 & !re=e let !m keep _! contumacy to !mselves4 ,we h suffici5tly confirm$ & t by argum5ts en\gh1 t ,salt-petre is an univ]sal ,subject1 & e :]e to be f\nd4 ,h5ce x may be easily believ$ t x may also be met ) 9 woods1 & t m /rong1 m p[]ful1 m corporal1 palpable1 & visible ?an 9 any o!r ,subject3 ,^u ?is acc\nt !re=e is x to be also s\ght =1 & drawn =? out ( !m too4 ,b =asmu* z su* an ,extraction _c be made a=e t ! ,juices are pre/ out ( ! ,wood1 out ( :i* ,juices ! ,nitre is to be drawn =?1 ! :ole ,art consi/s 9 ,squeez+ out ^! ,juices1 b yet by ano!r k9d ( way ?an is done ) ,h]bs4 ,!re=e ! due ,presses be+ fitt$ ready1 ,i %all be able to %ew him :o reque/e? x at my h&s 7s z he does n endamage me7 ! way ( squeez+ !m4 ,= to pro/rate a "w ( su* great mom5t to e ones view1 :]eby ^? t are unwor?y1 %\ld p>take ( su* great ,secrets1 & by :i* a ?+ ( s mu* value %\ld be obnoxi\s to a common ,abuse1 is n v]ily1 ei!r necess>y1 pr(itable1 or laudable4 ,let n any "o !re=e take x amiss1 t ,i h s c>eful a reg>d ( ?+s s consid]able4 ,let x suffice1 t ,i h detect$ ! ?+1 :]e9 su* great ,treasures h hidd5 !mselves1 :i* hi!rto are pr(itable to no body1 b are easily acquirable1 or to be _h4 ,d b look a little ^u ^? mo/ va/ ,woods ( ,g]many1 :i* are /or$ ) su* mighty abundance ( ,trees1 t wood is ( no acc\nt4 ,!re ha? be5 none z yet t has conv]t$ !m unto _! use1 save a few1 :o 9 "s places make ,pot-a%es ( ! wood !y burn2 & yet !y h b small ga9s !refrom1 because !y c't h v5t suffici5t = z mu* z !y c\ld make by _! burn+ ! wood1 nor d any use !m1 b ,soap-boil]s1 & ,dy]s4 ,besides1 ,i nev] z yet saw ! ,man t duly attempt$ t ,artifice1 & s adm9i/r$ x z to get !refrom a great] ga94 ,= sometimes !y ga!r sc>ce an hundr$ weight ( ,pot-a%es out ( ! burn+ ( t5 or tw5ty great ,trees1 & !y c h>dly h above five or six ,imp]ials = x4 ,& n[ consid] b ! great ,lab\r & ,sweat 9 burn+ s mu* ,wood into ,a%es1 & ( boil+ ! ,a%es into a black ,salt1 & !n ( mak+ ?is ,salt r$ hot 9 peculi> ,furnaces1 t x may become :ite1 gre51 or bluei%2 all ?is consid]'d1 'tw\ld make a ,man admire :at 'tis t c\ld /ir up ^? t foll[ ?is "w1 or ord] x to be done1 to suff] su* a quantity ( ,trees to be burnt up1 = s v little pr(it4 ,b :at ne$ _m words8 ,!y h ! wood = no?+1 & 7z ! ,prov]b runs7 ,! half ,:ite ( ! ,egg1 is bett] ?an ! empty %ell4 ,haply if !y knew h[ to make any ?+ bett]1 or m pr(itable out ( _! ,wood1 !y w\ld n omit s to d4 ,h[ _m hundr$ weight ( wood1 are !y to burn a=e !y h "o hundr$ ( ,pot-a%es8 ,b n[ if ! ,juices t are squeez'd out ( !m 7 boil$ into ,salt-petre1 !y w\ld get t5 times ! pr(it ) f> less tr\ble4 ,let u compute ! case1 & suppose t out ( an hundr$ p\nds ( ,wood1 !re are squeez$ =? tw5ty p\nds ( ,juice1 & t f ^! tw5ty p\nds ( ,juice1 y h "s #d or #e p\nds ( ,nitre1 & t a midl+ ,oak or ,bea* w load1 :5 cleft1 "s t5 ,c>ts1 & ea* load hold tw5ty hundr$ weight4 ,n[ !n1 "o hundr$ yield+ five p\nd ( ,nitre1 a load ( tw5ty hundr$1 yields an hundr$ p\nd ( ,nitre2 ! ,tree t is ab\t t5 load1 yields a ?\s& weight4 ,n[ we'll put case t a hundr$ weight ( ,nitre yields tw5ty ,imp]ials1 :i* be+ t5 times multiply$1 makes two hundr$ ,imp]ials = t5 loads1 or = t "o ,tree divid$ into t5 loads4 ,b to wave s accurate a computation1 & n to ext5d x too f>1 we w suppose a hundr$ ( ,wood to hold only ?ree p\nd ( ,nitre1 & a load to be ab\t tw5ty hundr$ ( ,wood2 ?is load w yield ,sixty p\nds ( ,nit]1 & ! ,tree t5 loads1 ,s !re w be ,six hundr$ p\nds ( ,nit]4 ,if n[ "o hundr$ 7( ,nitre7 w co/ t5 ,imp]ials1 t ,tree w yield sixty ,imp]ials = ! six hundr$ p\nds ( ,nitre4 ,! smallness ( ! co/ 79 mak+ x7 makes ! lab\r ! m pr(itable2 nay1 if by ?is inv5tion ( m9e1 ! price ( ,nitre %\ld fall d[n1 ev5 to t5 ,imp]ials 7:i* not)/&+1 w n s easily come to pass7 yet w\ld ! ga9 !reby be great1 yea t5 times m ?an t :i* comes f ! ,pot-a%es4 ,b he t kn[s h[ to use ?is ,nitre1 = ! conc5trat+ ( ,metals1 7conc]n+ :i* ! ?ree foll[+ p>ts ( ?is ,book %all treat7 w n h any cause ( fe>1 t ?is ,nitre w lie on 8 h&s & yield him no pr(it4 ,by :at ha? be5 said1 ! well-m9d$ ,read] w easily p]ceive :at va/ treasures are (t-times be=e 8 eyes1 & ?r\gh ignorance lie z yet unkn[n1 & n us$ to advantage4 ,:at man kn[s ,god's end1 9 produc+ to light su* great ,my/]ies & ,secrets ( ,nature1 9 ?is mo/ fil?y ,dregs ( ! ,_w8 ,to give !re( a ,reason1 we w n tire our und]/&+1 b give mo/ humble ?anks to ,god = su* great my/]ies t he ha? reveal$ = ! com=t ( _m m51 & w pray unto him graci\sly to be/[ on u 8 fa!rly bless+1 to ! end t we may well use su* great gifts s freely be/[$4 ,b n[ if any %\ld be ( ! m9d t x is :olly unnecess>y1 t ?is ,art %\ld be made publickly kn[n1 because t ,gun-p[d] is made ( ,salt-petre1 & t by ,gun-p[d] _m ,cities & mo/ /rong holds are ov]?r[n1 & no?+ is to be expect$ !ncefrom1 b ,slaught]s & ,de/ruction3 ,to su*1 ,i answ]1 ,t x 0 n = ?is end t ,i disclos$ ?is mo/ great & mo/ pr(itable ,art1 t by its base abuse ,i might help on ^! horrid ,calamities2 b my aims h be5 *iefly at ?is1 if haply any new ,=eign ,enemies %\ld invade our mo/ de> ,c\ntry 7:i* is a dang] we seem n f> (f f7 we might be able to receive !m ) l ,arms or ,weapons1 & by a j def5ce drive away su* a ,calamity4 ,& )al1 t ^? mo/ ?ick & va/ ,woods be+ despoil$ ( _! ?ickness1 may n = ! "t to come be a %elt] = ,?ieves & ,robb]s1 z likewise = wild bea/s1 all :i* (t5times d mu* mis*ief4 ,& f>!r1 ,t _m ?\s&s ( ,m5 may get _! ,food & ,raym5t m ,commodi\sly & m easily1 & may make good ,gold & ,silv] f ! unpr(itable ,wood4 ,= by means ( ?is ,art1 ?\s&s ( moneys may be gott5 9 our ,g]man ,c\ntries1 )\t any hurt to our ,neighb\r4 ,nor is x ne$ful to cut d[n any great ,tree1 = ! sup]flu\s ,bran*es or ,lopp+s1 & ! %rubby bri>y ,und]wood :i* is all ab\t ! ,trees1 & do? *iefly af=d a passage to ! ,/ags1 & hid+ places to o!r hurtful ,creatures1 w be suffici5t = ?is k9d ( use or imploym5t4 ,! o!r ,trees t gr[ up al(t may be pres]v$ to build ,h\ses )al1 :i* may be employ$ ab\t ,hunt+3 ,& besides1 :5 ! ,trees are fre$ f t ?ickness1 & h !reby a free access ( ,air1 !y w ! m easily dilate _! ,b\ghs1 & gr[ up tall]4 ,& !n too1 ^? wild ,bea/s t are pr(itable1 w 7:5 su* va/ deal ( und]wood or %rubb9ess is tak5 away7 meet ) fatt] pa/ure1 & ) m pl5ty ( ,grass1 & escape by hav+ a fre] ,c\rse f ! pursu+ ,woolves1 :i* n[ !y are lett$ f by ^? mo/ ?ick ,%rubs & ,bu%es4 ,b yet if s be t 9 su* places 9 :i* is su* a deal ( ,wood1 & to no man useful2 a good "p ev5 ( ! great ,trees %\ld likewise be cut d[n1 & us$ ab\t ?is ,artifice ( ours2 yet not)/&+ !re w\ld n arise to ! ,possessors !re( any loss1 b mu* ,pr(it2 & :5 all's done1 !re w\ld be yet rema9+ a huge multitude ( ,trees4 ,consid] ,i pray ^? mo/ spaci\s ,woods ! ,ardu5ne1 ,ottonick1 ,semane1 & ,bohemian ,woods1 & _m o!rs :i* ! ,c\ntries 9 ,g]many are cloa!d 7or environ$7 )4 ,c x be imag9$1 t !y c at all be less5$ by ! ,glass ,furnaces1 or ! melt+ ( ,m9]als & ,metals4 ,^! places t are "o ye> b>$ by cutt+ d[n ! ,trees1 y %all see 9 few ye>s cov]$ ov] aga91 by ! b5efit ( nature1 ) new ,trees2 s t x _c possibly be1 t ?\gh ev5 a v great _m ,presses %\ld be us$ to press ! ,juices out2 su* a va/ imm5s5ess ( ,woods %\ld be exhau/$1 & make any s5sible dim9ution ( ! ,wood4 ,b n[1 if any "o %all believe ^! writ+s ( m9e1 & %all1 aft] ! a=e-m5tion$ way1 set ab\t ! ,conc5tration ( ,w9e1 or ,corn1 or ,wood2 ,i d fai?fully affirm unto him1 t ,i h 9 ?is ,book op5ly propos$ ! v nak$ ,tru?1 )\t any disimulation1 & h n omitt$ any ?+ save ! reveal+ ( ! ,presses1 :i* = c]ta9 causes ,i conceal4 ,& !re=e ,i c]tifie e "o1 t ,i w n z yet divulge ?is mo/ wond]ful secret1 ( ?us-boil+ ,nitre out ( ! ,juices ( ,wood1 or else ,i w\ld h describ$ ! ,press too4 ,besides1 ?\gh a man %\ld ev5 see ! ,press1 & "k h[ to make x1 & 7 ignorant ( ! purification & conc5tration ( ! ,juices1 he w\ld n br+ ! ,art to effect2 s t1 )\t my in/ruction1 ! "w _c s easily be made publickly kn[n4 ,& ?\gh ?is seems to be a ?+ s mean1 yet ?is squeez+ out ( ! ,juices ( ,wood1 is f> beyond 7or ri*]7 ?an ! op]ations on ,w9e or ,corn4 ,b ,i d\bt n b t _m1 well consid]+ ( ?is unhe>d (1 & v ga9ful ,artifice1 w beg9 to ?9k :e!r or no good ,nitre may n likewise be gott5 out ( o!r ,subjects easie to come by4 ,n[ !n ,i mu/ me?9ks ne$s in/ruct ^!4 ,! common ,fossile ,salt1 & ,sea ,salt may by ! b5efit ( ?is ,art1 be also turn$ into ,natural ,nitre2 b ,i judge x ne$less to speak m ( ?is1 = z mu* z t :i* ,i h already m5tion$ conc]n+ ! ,wood seems abundantly en\gh4 ,breifly1 ,god do? 9 all places set be=e our eyes ,8 ,omnipot5cy1 :]e he gives n ,wood1 !re v\*safes ,he ,/ones & ,bones1 out ( :i* ,nitre may z well be extract$1 by ^? t are skill'd 9 ?is ,art1 z x may out ( o!r ?+s4 ,& :]e ,fire is want+1 !re is ,wat] h[ev]4 ,b ,i "k t x is c]ta91 & pa/ all d\bt1 t by ! c]ta9 exp]i5ce ( ,art1 pl5ty ( good ,nitre may be made out ( ,sea ,wat]4 ,n[ if any %all object & say2 ,?\ affirme/ t ,nitre is to be f\nd 9 all places ( ! ,_w1 b especially 9 ,wood & ,/ones2 b yet1 t !re are _m places :i* h nei!r ,wood or ,/ones1 h only a ,m>%y ,moori% ,soil1 :i* br+s =? ,grass only3 ,by :at means c ,nitre be !re1 or 9 :at ?+s1 or :at places %\ld x be s\ght =1 ?9ke/ ?\ !re8 ,i answ]2 ,i h already1 9 :at ha? be5 said a=e1 confirm$1 t ,nitre may be drawn 9 l>ge quantity ev5 out ( ,grass2 b v]ily !re's no su* ne$ "h ( s do+1 to rob ! bea/s ( _! food1 & to use ! ,grass ab\t ,nitre-mak+3 ,= ! ,*eese & ,butt] t come f ! ,grass1 w easily yield m ?an ! ,nitre t's made !re(1 w\ld2 ,god deals n s unju/ly or unwisely ) ! ,creatures z to give 8 bless+s ) a lib]al h& to "o1 & take ! same away f ano!r3 ,no1 no2 ,! ,treasure ( 8 ,ri*es is inexhau/ible1 & he gives 8 ,creatures l>gely to p>take ( !m2 nor do? t axiome 7or maxime7 :i* is s v usual 9 ?is p]v]se ,_w1 prevail at all ) him1 viz4 ,! fall ( "o is ! rise ( ano!r2 b 8 w is1 t all %\ld h _! necess>ies abundantly supply$1 t e "o %\ld h en\gh1 & t e ?+ %\ld come to p]fection4 ,!re=e x is n at all necess>y1 t ,nitre %\ld be extract$ out ( ! ,food :i* ! ,bea/s live on1 because x may easily be extract$ out ( o!r ,subjects :i* br+ n any pr(it to ,man or ,bea/1 & ?is 9 great quantity too4 ,= 9 su* pla9 l[ ,c\ntries & moi/ wat]y gr\nds1 :]e y %all n meet ) ei!r ,m\nta9s or ,vallies1 or ,/ones1 or ,wood3 ,! mo/ graci\s ,god ha?1 l a provid5t & wise h\%old] provid$ = ! inhabitants1 giv+ !m a c]ta9 k9d ( e>? inlaid ) _m ,roots & ,fib]s t gr[ !re91 :i* ! ,dut* call ,torf1 we ,turfs1 ! :i* !y use in/ead ( ,woods1 to boil )1 & ab\t o!r necess>y uses2 s t !y may easily be )\t ! wood1 :i* is ye>ly br\ght !m 9 su* va/ quantity out ( o!r ,c\ntries4 ,n[ ^! same ,turfs conta9 9 !m ! l ,ess5tial ,salt z ,wood does :i* ,nitre is extract$ out (4 ,z conc]n+ ,/ones1 !y d n 9 ^? places %ew !mselves to sight 7z ly+ deep7 if y except su* z are burnt 7or ,bricks7 & :i* are br\ght hi!r to build h\ses )al1 yet ,god ha? be/[$ on !m a matt] suffici5tly apt to make ,lime )al1 s t !y may be )\t1 ev5 ,/ones !mselves4 ,! ,%ell-fi%es ( all ,sorts 7s]ve to ?is "w71 & sometimes ! rag+ ( ! ,sea1 drives ! ,fi%es %ells a%ore by heaps1 & l little hills1 ! :i* be+ c>ry$ by ! ,inhabitants into ! ,cities & ,villages1 !y put !m 9 ! ,lime-,kilns1 & r$uce !m by a /rong fire into good ,lime1 & t by means ( ! ,turfy fire+ we m5tion$ b n[2 s t ,i d n see any reason :y1 9 ^! ,c\ntries t are de/itute ( ,wood & ,/ones1 !re %\ld be f\nd less ,salt-petre ?an 9 o!rs1 9 :i* huge quantities bo? ( ,wood & ,/one are f\nd4 ,nay1 r ,i affirm1 t !re is m !re1 ?an is 9 almo/ any ,c\ntry ( ,europe2 = d b comp>e ! price ( ,turf & ,wood1 ! ,wood is de>]1 ! o!r *eap]2 besides ! ,wood is h>d] to press out1 & ?is yields its juice m easily4 ,s !n1 f all ! =ego+ demon/rations ,i absolutely conclude1 t !re is n any place 9 ! :ole ,_w1 :]e9 great quantities ( ,salt-petre may n be made4 ,& if ,i %\ld say1 t !re is n to be f\nd 9 ! :ole _w any places 9 :i* ,nitre may be easi] & pl5tifulli] made ?an 9 ! l[ ,c\ntries ( ,g]many1 z ,brabant1 ,holl&1 ,zeal&1 ,fl&]s1 ,friesel&1 ! ,gron+5 ,fields1 ! ,c\nty ( ,emdane1 & all ^? ,c\ntries :i* run z f> z ! ,g]man & ,baltick ,sea1 9 ?is _! moori% k9d ( gr\nd2 v]ily ,i %\ld n speak untru?1 b if ne$ 71 ,i c\ld witness x ( a c]ta9ty4 ,b le/ my ,writ+s %\ld rema9 too obscure & unkn[n to su* z are unskill$1 & t su* may n ov]mu* torm5t _! ,bra9s by unnecess>y ,plead+s h[ ?is may be effect$1 ,i judge x altoge!r necess>y op5ly to confess ! ,tru? be=e e "o1 & say1 ,t ,nitre or ,salt-petre1 7 b its true use kn[n1 is ju/ly & wor?ily to be acc\nt$ ( z ! greate/ ,treasure ( ! :ole _w1 z be+ a ?+ by ! help ( :i*1 good ,heal?1 ,hon\rs1 & ,ri*es may be pur*as$2 & ?is we %all confirm 9 ! ?ree foll[+ p>ts4 ,if !n t ?is be grant$1 !n ?is also w be yield$ too1 t ! ,subject-matt] out ( :i* x is extract$1 is n to be despis$1 b to be highly valu$2 & !re=e ought ,wood & ,turf to h _! due ,hon\r giv5 !m1 conc]n+ :i*1 ,i h by _m ,argum5ts affirm$1 t ! "o ( !m is e :]e 9 ! upp] ,g]many 9 great pl5ty1 & ! o!r 9 ! l[ ,c\ntries ( ,g]many1 7nor do? ^! at all come %ort ( ! o!rs7 & t bo? may & ought to yield ,nitre4 ,besides1 n only ! b>e ,turf is h]eto useful1 b likewise ! hi!rto ?r[n-away a%es1 :i* are e :]e ca/ out z unpr(itable4 ,,nb4 ,!y are n useful 9 wa%+1 z wood-a%es1 ) :i* ! ,laundresses make ,lyes1 & be+ !y are n1 !y are ?r[n away z good = n\ght4 ,b yet !re is 9 !m a great quantity ( a c]ta9 salt1 :i* be+ inv]t$ by ,art1 passe? into ,nitre2 !re=e ?r\gh me] ignorance is !re ca/ away1 toge!r ) ^? ,turfy a%es1 a va/ quantity ( unripe ,salt-petre1 f :5ce a mighty pr(it might r$\nd to ^? ,c\ntries1 b be+ improvid5tly ?r[n away1 is me]ly lo/4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n h any imag9e1 t ! ,salt :i* is made ( ! ,lee ( ,turf-a%es1 is pres5tly ,salt-petre2 no1 = 'tis ne$ful t ! subtilty ( ,art be fir/ !reto us$1 a=e su* a ,salt be br\ght to t pass1 z to burn l ,salt-petre3 ,b yet c>e is to be tak51 t t ,art become n common1 = !n s ,noble a ?+1 & s pr(itable to our ,c\ntries1 w be kn[n by ,enemies z well z ,fri5ds2 :i* to prev5t1 x mu/ be w>ily h&l$1 & ! pr9cipal "w "h requisite is ?is1 viz4 ,t x may n be publi%$ s imprud5tly1 z to r5d] ! ungrateful & unwor?y p>tak]s ( ! same1 z well z ! ?ankful & wor?y ones4 ,by ^! ?+s "h spok5 may e "o see & ga!r1 t ,god is no respect] ( ,k+doms & ,pr9cipalities1 & provides = "s bett] ?an = o!r "s2 all ,m5 are ,8 ,creatures & ,heirs ( all ,8 ,goods1 if s be !y be b will+1 & d n /ubbornly oppose & slight ! ,div9e ,grace1 & d n wantonly ca/ x away & neglect x3 ,conc]n+ :i* we %all speak m 9 ! foll[+ "p1 t\*+ ! ,conc5tration ( ,m9]als4 ,?is we mu/ yet f>!r add1 viz4 ,t common ,salt-,nitre is 9 all ,coa/s1 9 all ,tracts or ,cont95ts1 & 9 all ,c\ntries2 yea1 ev5 9 all ^? places 9 :i* !re's nei!r ,wood1 nor ,/ones1 nor ,leaves1 nor ,grass1 nor ,e>?1 nor any bottom ( ,e>?3 ,z = example2 ,ne> ,gre5l&1 :]e ! ,sea is said to h no bottom1 :]e ! ,:ales are caught1 & :i* d greatly inri* ! ,m]*ants ) _! fat or oil3 ,did !y b "k1 t ! rema9+ ,fle% & ,bones 7 ev5 yet ( great use1 & knew !y b h[ to turn !m into ,salt-petre1 !y w\ld pref]r x f> be=e _! ,fat1 = ! sake ( :i*1 s mu* lab\r & tr\ble is und]tak52 = 9 ! fle% ( "o ,:ale only 7:i* z x is1 is n at all pr(itable to any man7 ,i d>e say1 t !re may be f\nd #bj1 #cj1 #dj1 #ej1 yea1 sometimes #ajj ,c5t5>ies1 or hundr$s weight ( ,salt-petre4 ,& s likewise ! ,intrails ( ! dri$ ,/ock-fi% t are caught 9 ,isl& & ,norway1 %\ld ,i affirm1 t !y w\ld ev5 almo/ excel ! ,fi% x self 9 value1 ,i %\ld n be deceiv$4 ,i f9d no difficulty t might h9d] me f affirm+ ?is to be agreeable to ! ,tru?4 ,d n ! ,salt-petre-m5 pref]r ! ,nitr\s ,e>? t's f\nd 9 old bury+ places 7if !y c h x7 f> beyond o!r ,nitr\s ,e>?s8 ,& ?is among o!rs1 t mo/ excell5t ,exam9] ( ,metals1 ,laz>us ,erck]1 9 8 ,book ( exam9+ ( ,metals1 affirms1 & gives ?is ,e>? ! *iefe/ place4 ,nor is x to be wond]$ at1 t ( late 9 ,pol&1 t[>ds ,muscovy1 :]e =m]ly great ,battels h be51 & _m ?\s&s ( m5 sla91 & by reason ( ! multitude ( !m1 h 7aft] ! ,battel7 be5 ?r[n into deep ,cav]ns ( ,m\nta9s = ! easi] bury+ !m7 !re ha? be5 a great quantity ( ,salt-petre extract$ out ( ! ,e>?4 ,7 !re n ga9 & pr(it to be gott51 ^? m5 t are imploy$ 9 ! extract+ & boil+ x1 w\ld n lay out s mu* ,money on unpr(itable ,a%es ( ,c>cases4 ,b to pass ?is by1 let any "o make b ?is ,exp]im5t3 ,fill "s ,vessel ) ,bulls or ,ox-blood1 & put x 9 a w>m place till x putrefie & be turn$ z x 7 into ,e>?2 !n extract a ,lye out ( ?is ,e>?1 & boil x s long1 till a little sk9 appe> on ! top1 !n lay x by 9 a cold place1 to %oot into ,cry/als1 or little ,/ones1 & ^! w be true ,nitre4 ,,nb4 ,!re is ano!r & m comp5di\s way ( extract+ ,salt-petre out ( ! blood ( ,animals1 :i* belongs n to ?is place to treat (2 let u b compute ! acc\nt a little4 ,if !re are ye>ly kill'd 9 "s great ,city "s t5 ?\s& ,ox51 besides ,calves1 ,hogs1 ,%eep1 & ,goats1 & ! blood be ca/ away z unpr(itable1 n[ an hundr$ weight ( blood yields "s #e1 #f1 #g1 or #h p\nd1 or m1 ( ,nitre4 ! "q is1 ,h[ _m ,hundr$s ( ,salt-petre is lo/8 ,t ?is may be ! m cle>ly evid5c$1 viz4 ,t !re is mu* ,salt-petre 9 all ,bea/s1 ,fi%es1 & ,birds1 take ano!r ,exp]im5t3 ,let a ,bea/1 ,bird1 or ,fi% be laid 9 "s w>m place1 :]e no ,ra9 comes1 to putrefie1 out ( ! ,c>cass !re w come ,worms2 ( ^! ,worms or ,maggots take ab\t "o p\nd1 m or less1 put !m 9 a ,glass ) a n>r[ neck1 /op ! glass ) ,pap] only1 & set x at ! ,sun1 b n too hot1 & 9 a few daies ! worms or maggots w be turn$ into wat]2 !n p\r out ?is wat] into a ,copp] ,vessel t9n'd ov]1 cl>ify x ) ! :ites ( ,eggs1 z ,vegetable juices are wont to be cl>ifi$2 !n evaporate ! cl>ifi$ ,juice1 by little & little1 by decoction1 till x be cov]$ ov] ) a sk92 z we h taught y 9 ! ,vegetable ,juices2 !n set x by 9 a cold ,cell>1 & !re w %oot good & natural ,nitre1 b especially if t ,liquor %all h /ood a :ile a=e 9 ! air4 ,! self-same ,exp]im5t may any "o make ) o!r ,v]m9 t arise f ,fle% or ,*eese1 & he %all f9d t ev5 liv+ ,creatures h ,salt-petre 9 !m3 s !n !re is no?+ to be f\nd1 :]e9 t ,univ]sal salt ( ! ,_w is n se5 to be2 b 9 "s ! salt do? soon] put on a ,salt-petre nature1 & 9 o!rs x is already made ,salt-petre by ,nature4 ,let ?is s]ve z an example1 viz4 ,! ,ess5tial or ,univ]sal salt ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 ,m9]als1 is inde$ 9 its own nature nitr\s1 b x does n conceive any flame a=e x has attract$ life & flame f ! ,air4 ,fur!r1 "o salt attracts t ,life soon] & will+li] ?an ano!r does1 accord+ z x is by ,nature fram$4 ,by h[ mu* ! m volatile & ur9\s ! salts are1 s mu* ! soon] d !y *ange !mselves into ,nitre2 & by h[ mu* ! m bit+ & m corrosive1 s mu* ! m difficultly & sl[ly d !y put on ! nature ( ,salt-petre4 ,b because ,nitre is a salt t p>takes ( bo? natures1 viz4 ( a ,ur9\s & ,corrosive ,nature1 & is comp\nd$ z x 7 ( bo? a ,ur9\s & a ,corrosive ,salt1 !re=e by ! help !re( "o skill'd 9 ,nature may easily help ! salts1 & make ( !m :atsoev] he please?4 ,nor is !re 9 ! nature ( ?+s any salt1 b may by ! help ( ,art be turn$ into ,nitre2 b especially ^? salts :i* are sublim$ by fire1 & are elevat$ by ! =ce !re(2 z likewise ^? t are 9 ! ,ur9e & ,excrem5ts ( all ,animals2 yea m1 ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als !mselves d easily assume ! nature ( ,nitre3 ,?is n[ is ! fir/ degree ( salts4 ,ano!r degree ( salts are ^? t are some:at fix]1 7z ! ,sons ( ,art call !m7 & are su* z are left 9 ! fire1 f ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als3 ,^! d m h>dly pass into ! nature ( ,nitre2 b ! h>de/ ( all1 are ^? salts :i* are 9 ! ?ird degree1 z common salt1 ,sea-salt1 ,m\nta9 or ,fossile salt1 ,alume & ,vitriol2 = by ,art are ev5 ^! br\ght to t /ate1 z to pass into true ,nitre1 b h>d] ?an ! =m]1 = !y ne$ a long] "t = transmutation1 ?an ! abov5am$ fly+1 volatile1 & ur9\s salts4 ,& !re=e ,i w\ld n h any ( y to op9ionate1 t :5 ,i say 9 my ,writ+s1 t ?is or t salt may be conv]t$ into ,salt-petre1 assoon z ev] x is extract$ out ( ! ,lixivium1 or by b>ely calc9+ ) fire1 t 7,i say7 x %\ld pres5tly be true burn+ ,salt-petre2 no1 !re is a yet f>!r "t !reto requir$1 :]eto x may attract its life & s\l out ( ! ,air1 & become burn+ or inflamable4 ,e common ,b>b] & mean-pat$ fell[1 kn[s t ! mo/ ,salt-petre hi!rto made1 ha? be5 boil$ out ( a ,lee1 drawn out ( ! ,e>? tak5 out ( old /ables1 :]e9 ,%eep & o!r bea/s h /ood4 ,& :y1 ,i pray1 out ( ! old /&+ places ( ,%eep1 ,ox51 & ! l ,cattel1 & n likewise out ( ! new8 ,x is on ?is acc\nt1 because old ,/ables d n only 9 long ,process ( "t imbibe m salt out ( ! ,excrem5ts & ,ur9e1 & consequ5tly yield m ,salt-petre2 b also ^? v salts 7t come f ! ,excrem5ts ( ! bea/s7 & :i* is ! ma9 ?+1 h 9 long process ( "t receiv$ _! s\l or life f ! air1 :i* new salts h n z yet atta9$ unto3 ,= let any "o boil1 & try 8 conclusions on ! fre% ,dung & ,ur9e ( ,animals1 z mu* z he li/1 !y w nev] become ,nitre1 unless !y draw _! ,life out ( ! ,air4 ,let any "o take "s good ,salt-petre1 & mix x ) ,e>?1 & de/il (f ! ,_s 9 a ,retort1 !re w come ov] into ! ,receiv] su* a %>p & corrod+ wat]1 z w dissolve ,metals1 ,/ones1 & all o!r ev5 ! h>de/ ,m]curial ,bodies1 & yet ! ,salt-petre 0 n corrosive be=e1 b x ha? gott5 t degree ( corrosivity f ! fire's op]ation4 ,contr>iwise1 let "s good ,salt ,nitre be tak51 & be calc9$ 9 a ,crucible1 ) burn+ ,coals or su*-l o!r matt]s z w burn or calc9e x3 ,by ?is op]ation x w be *ang$ into a v fi]y & fixt ,salt1 b n s corrosive1 & ?us x w dissolve all ,fat1 ,oils1 ,greases1 & sulphure\s ,bodies1 :i* ?+ ! =m] corrosive ,_s w n d2 = su* bodies z are dissolveable by ?is fixt & ur9\s ,salt1 ! =m] acid ,_s leaves !m unt\*'d2 & on ! o!r h&1 x w dissolve ^? bodies :i* _c be dissolv$ by ! fixt ,salt1 & yet are !y bo? extract$ out ( "o & ! same ,subject1 by ! help ( ! fire4 ,h5ce may x easily be conjectur$1 t ?is is an ,h]maphroditical ,salt1 & p>takes ( bo? natures1 see+ x puts on bo? 7or ei!r7 ( !m2 = ! ,philosophical ,maxim witnesse?1 t e ?+ ha? its ,orig9al out ( t into :i* x c be *ang$ & resolv$4 ,n[ :5 ,i p\r ! acid ,_s t de/ill$ ov] into ! ,receiv] on t fixt ,salt aga91 !y are bo? ( !m dive/$ ( _! nature & prop]ty2 ! ,_s lose? 8 %>pness & acidity1 & ! fixt salt puts (f its fi]y nature1 & s !y bo? become aga9 an ,h]maphroditical ,salt1 b yet n pres5tly1 b 'tis necess>y to all[ !m "s "t ( /&+ toge!r 9 ! ,air1 :]eby !y may receive t life & t burn+ nature :i* ! ,fire ha? depriv$ !m (4 ,b yet not)/&+1 ?is comes soon] to pass 9 ?is1 ?an 9 o!r contr>y subjects1 because ^! two ,contr>ies h h]et(ore already be5 "o ,salt-petre2 = su* z nev] h be5 ,nitre1 b are h]eaft] to be s1 require a long] abode 9 ! ,air4 ,^! in/ructions we give to ^? t might haply ?9k t ,salts may be animat$ )\t ! help ( ! ,air4 ,& n[1 t ,i may p]fectly demon/rate t ,salts d get _! life out ( ! air1 )\t any encreas+ 9 weight !reby1 & n f else:]e1 ,i w give y ?is foll[+ example4 ,take #a l4 ( ,honey or ,sug>1 & let x be dissolv$ 9 t5 p\nds ( ,wat]1 & let ?is ,wat] be set = "s weeks 9 a w>m air1 ! ,honey or ,sug> w be z a magnet to ?is ,wat]1 & w by attract+ a life out ( ! air turn x into %>p ,v9eg>1 & t )\t any ?+ at all encreas+ ! weight ( ! same4 ,by ?is means ,wat]1 by ! addition ( ,honey1 ,sug>1 ,malt1 or any o!r ,vegetable ,juice1 w1 by ! op]ation ( ! hidd5 & attract+ ess5tial ,salt1 pass toge!r ) x into excell5t ,v9eg>4 ,b n[ "s or o!r may imag9e t ! ,honey1 or ! juice ( ! ,fruit & ,corn1 h 9 !m an hidd5 acidity1 :i* by ! help ( ! w>m encompass+ air1 ha? reveal$ x self1 & s did n attract its bir? out ( ! air3 ,b ,i w %ew y ! contr>y1 z foll[s3 ,take a p\nd ( ,honey1 ,sug>1 or "s o!r ,vegetable ,juice1 & =ce x ov] 9 a ,retort into a ,receiv]1 & y w f9d t !re w de/il ov] #aj or #ab lots 7or half ounces7 ( insipid ,wat]1 & s _m ( acid wat]2 ! rema9d] is a dead a%es1 & h no?+ 9 !m2 ! ,v9eg> & ,phlegm t asc5d$1 w n yield "o p\nd ( ,liquor1 & ! ,v9eg> x self1 ) its acidity1 w sc>ce be s /rong 9 ta/e z ^? t5 p\nds ( wat] t are turn$ into ,v9eg> by ! air4 ,?is n[ demon/rates1 t !re 0 n 9 ! ,honey any m acidity ?an :at 0 !nce drawn out by ! help ( de/illation1 = ! rema9+ a%es h n any ta/e at all4 ,b put case t ! acidity :i* is driv5 out ( ! ,retort into ! ,receiv] by ! =ce ( ,fire1 %\ld be z %>p z ,aq4 =tis1 7:5 z ?o' x is sc>ce z s[re z ,v9eg>7 yet w\ld x h>dly make t5 p\nds ( ,wat] s acid z to be comp>$ ) ! o!r :i* is made by ! ess5tial ,salt & ! ,air2 s t x is evid5t t ! acidity 7z be+ a life7 is drawn by ! ,magnetick ,virtue ( ! ,honey out ( ! air4 ,b z t\*+ ?is ,ess5tial ,salt ( ,vegetables1 its be+ a ,magnet1 to extract an acet\s _s out ( ! air1 & communicate x to ! dead wat]4 ,y are "h well to obs]ve1 t ! univ]sal _s or s\l ( ! ,_w may be drawn out ( ! ,air _m & sundry waies4 ,9 ! a=em5tion$ ,example ( ,v9eg> is a _s extract$1 :i* is fit = ! conv]t+ ( ,vegetable ,liquors into ,v9eg>4 ,9 ,h]maphroditical salts1 ! ,univ]sal ,nitr\s _s becomes burn+1 z 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 & ,me!gl94 ,all ^! are s made by ! means ( air1 )\t :i* no ,w9e or ,ale c f]m5t1 & )\t f]m5tation x is impossible = a burn+ _s to be g5]at$2 :i* said _s is easily aft]w>ds turn$ into ,v9eg>1 & ?is ,v9eg> into ,nitre1 & ?is ,nitre aga9 into a burn+ ,_s or ,v9eg>2 = e ,life is ( "o & ! same orig9al1 & may by ! b5efit ( ,art be *ang$ out ( "o nature or prop]ty into ano!r4 ,s likewise ! same is to be und]/ood 9 ! g5]ation ( ,salt-petre1 all ,salts ( ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als are dead1 a=e !y get !mselves a life aft] a magnetical mann] out ( ! ,air1 & be made into ,salt-petre2 = among/ all salts1 none des]ve to be call$ a ,live ,salt1 b t "o ( ,salt-petre1 :i* by ! ,philosoph]s is call$ ! ,wat*ful ,dragon1 :i* likewise at ! beg9n+ 0 dead1 b ha? got himself a ,life out ( ! air4 ,by all :i* x is mo/ cle>ly manife/1 t ! life ( all ?+s arise? out ( ! air1 & t ^? ,creatures :i* come n into ! air want ,life & t su* ?+s z already h life1 are *oak'd & die if ! air be tak5 f !m4 ,h5ce comes ! dea? ( all ?+s1 by a suppress+ or tak+ away ( air1 79 :i* air ! ,life ( all ?+s consi/s7 :at way soev] x be done by1 z ! a=esaid example ( ! ,v9eg> tea*e?2 = if ,honey or ,sug> 7 n made ?9 ) ,wat]1 !re w\ld nev] h hapn$ t *ang+ into ,v9eg>4 ,s likewise ,grapes1 ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,b>ley1 ,oats1 ,:eat1 7 !y n moi/5$ ) wat]1 b rema9$ dry1 !y nev] w\ld get ! nature & prop]ty ( ,v9eg>1 & t = ?is reason1 because ! air c\ld nev] infuse its life into a dry & %ut up body4 ,?is !y well "k :o are imploy$ 9 mak+ a quantity ( ,v9eg>2 & ^u ?is acc\nt d !y 9 ,summ] "t set _! ,vessels op5 to ! ,sun1 & 9 ! ,w9t]1 !y keep !m 9 w>m /oves ne> ! fire1 & bo? a=e & beh9d1 & at ! bottom d !y make holes to give ! ,air entrance1 t s !y might ! spe$ili] promote ! *ang+ ( ! ,w9e1 ,ale & ,me!gl9 into ,v9eg>4 ,!y likewise "k ?is too1 t ev5 /rong ,v9eg> if x be a long "t %ut & kept f ,air1 corrupts & dies4 ,! :i* ?+1 see+ x is to be z well und]/ood ( o!r ,subjects1 z ( ^! "h1 viz4 ,salt-petre & ,v9eg>1 we may affirm ?us mu*1 ,t by h[ mu* ! m ( w>m ,air comes to ! ,w9e or ,ale1 s mu* ! soon] w !y pass into ,v9eg>4 ,& by h[ mu* ! m ( w>m ,air ! ,salts draw1 s mu* ! spe$i] w !y draw a ,life !re\t-(1 & put on !mselves ! nature & prop]ty ( ,salt-petre4 ,?is is ! reason :y ! ,salt-petre boil]s d sometimes turn or dig up ! ,e>? f :5ce !y h _h ,salt-petre1 & moi/5 x ) wat]1 t s ! ,air may ! m commodi\sly p5etrate t ,e>? by its op]ation1 & infuse ,nitre !re9to4 ,b yet ?is bus9ess goes sl[ly on1 & may be comp>$ ) t :]e a man presse? out ,grapes or ,apples a little1 & !n expose? ^? ,reliques ( ! press'd ,grapes or ,apples to ! ,air1 or else gr9ds ,malt some:at grosly & moi/5s x ) wat] & s sets x by t x may be endu$ ) ! nature & virtues ( ,v9eg>3 ,x w\ld inde$ come to pass1 b yet mu* sl[] ?an if ,w9e1 ,ale1 or o!r ,dr9ks 7 set by s1 )\t ! husk9ess or bran3 ,! same is to be obs]v$ 9 ! mak+ ( ,salt-petre4 ,by h[ mu* ! m1 ! ,air t\*e? ! ,salts1 s mu* ! spe$i] w x r$uce !m into liv+ ,nitre4 ,?is may be se5 9 old walls t are built 9 moi/ places1 y see h[ ! ,lime spr\ts out & is conv]t$ into ,salt-petre4 ,we see n ! same ?+ done 9 ! inside ( ! wall1 :]e ! ,air c _c p5etrate into x4 ,h5ce "k ,i ( a tru?1 t x is n ! husks ( ! ,grapes1 nor ! husks or bran ( ! ,corn gr[s s\r1 b x is ! ?9 ,juice or ,liquor t is ei!r press$ out ( !m1 or extract$ ) wat]4 ,& ,i likewise see t 'tis n ! ,a%es1 nor ,calx vive1 nor ! l calc9$ ?+s t becomes ,nitre1 b only ! ,salt t is hidd5 9 !m4 ,!re=e see+ t all calc9$ ?+s be+ moi/n$ ) wat] & = a long "t expos$ to ! w>m ,air d extract a ,life & become ,salt-petre1 & t ! ,a%es & ,calx are l a dead ,e>? & nev] yield ,salt-petre1 b rema9 a dead ,e>?4 ,likewise1 =asmu* z su* ,e>? do? n at all conf]r ought to ! g5]ation & mak+ ( ,salt-petre1 b is r e :]e an h9drance !reunto1 :]eby ! ,air _c associate x self to ! ,salt2 !re=e d ,i sep>ate ! e>?1 body1 %ell1 & useless g>m5t1 & keep ! ,salt1 & ,i introv]t x by ! ,air & turn x into ,salt-nitre1 b yet n )\t ! addition ( ,wat]1 9 :i* ! ,salt is dissolv$ & r5dr$ m fit = extract+ a ,life out ( ! ,air2 = o!rwise %\ld ! ,salt rema9 dry ?is transmutation w\ld be a t$i\s :ile a br++ to ! desir$ end4 ,if !re=e ! ,salts t are prep>$ by ! fire are dissolv$ 9 wat]1 & ! wat] be toge!r ) x kept by peculi> ,in/rum5ts 9 p]petual motion1 & "s heat be also !reto adjo9$1 s t !re be n ! lea/ ,atoms ( ! ,salts to be f\nd :i* h n ! uncessant p5etration ( ! w>m air1 & :i* are n animat$1 7because ! w>m air & motion d 9 all places t\* & vivify ! ,salts73 ,su* an op]ation z ?is does m 9 f\r ,weeks1 ?an if ! ,salt lay 9 ! heap$ up ,e>? & op5 to ! air 7f> long]7 :]e9 x w\ld n 9 a :ole ye>s "t atta9 to s great a *ange4 ,b ?is p]petual agitation & heat+ consi/e? 9 a c]ta9 wood5 ,in/rum5t :i* may ( its own accord by an unceas+ motion heat ! ,salt-wat]1 s z t e ,week a gr[+ alt]ation may be evid5tly se5 & p]ceiv$4 ,x is n ( any great *>ge1 & "o may get ready z _m ,vessels to be fill$ ) ,salt-wat] to make ,salt-petre ) 7z he please?7 = "o ,man c manage an hundr$ ( !m or m & cons]ve !m 9 cont9ual heat & motion1 s t a ,man may keep su* an ,art secret z long z he please?4 ,& z conc]n+ ! ord]+ ! salt by ! help ( ! fire & gett+ x a magnetick & attractive faculty a=e x be dissolv$ 9 wat] to be put into ! ,vessels2 & also h[ ! ,vessels are to be prep>$1 ?is _c be conv5i5tly decl>$ 9 writ+1 b x is exp$i5t t z well ! manual op]ations requisite = ! end[+ ( salt ) a magnetick faculty1 z ! ,in/rum5ts necess>y = ! turn+ x into ,salt-petre be also well lookt into1 ) all ! appurt5ances !reto belong+4 ,any "o w easily compreh5d !m all1 & be able to imitate !m2 yea f> easi] ?an any gross or great "w1 & x may be improv$ 9 any subject :atev]4 ,x is n any sordid k9d ( op]ation1 b pure & clean1 x ne$s n any mak+ ( ,lixiviums1 nor any decoction1 nor any evaporation1 b p]fecte? x self )\t imp$im5t or ret>d+ ! "w1 & coagulates ! ,salt into ,nitre4 ,v]ily x is a mo/ delicate & mo/ pr(itable inv5tion1 f :i* _m o!rs may h a beg9n+ & fl[4 ,?us h we decl>$ & prov$ t ! s\l ( ! ,_w vivify+ dead salts1 & turn+ !m into ,salt-petre1 adds n unto !m ei!r weight or encrease1 & yet nev]!less x is ( su* abundant efficacy & p[] z to r$uce !m all to ,life1 :i* ,life is no o!r ?+ b ! little ,bird ( ,h]mes1 & easily admits ( be+ e/eem$ = ! mo/ noble among/ all ! ,creatures ,,god ha? made1 set aside b ! s\l ( ,man1 & may by ! help ( ,art be aga9 extract$ out ( ! ,salt-petre4 ,b t ,i may m5tion ! ?+ m op5ly & m cle>ly2 ,i say1 t ! salts mu/ 7by ! help ( ,fire & ,art7 fir/ get a magnetick & attractive p[] & faculty a=e !y c draw a ,life out ( ! air4 ,n[ !n1 aft] t ! univ]sal ,life ( ! ,_w is caught & fett]$ z x 7 by ! salts1 & ha? turn$ ! dead salts into liv+ nitre1 yet t life lies hidd5 9 t ,salt-petre invisibly1 & c b a little or sc>ce any ?+ at all %ew out or display its virtues by reason ( ! ,gross body ( ! salt4 ,,nb4 ,if s be t any "o %all b "k h[ to draw out ?is ,life aga9 out ( ! ,nitre1 & br+ x into a body1 & make x visible1 he %all h a ?+ s admirable t he'll sc>ce f9d ! l 7z ,i believe7 9 all natural ?+s4 ,= !re is su* a sweet & r$ ,liquor1 z to sight1 !nce _h1 t "o only small drop w t+e a ?\s& p>ts ( wat] ) a ,gold5 col\r3 :i* 7said ,liquor7 ,i h n z yet br\ght to a con/ant or fix$ ,m$ic9e1 b d make use ( x 9 ,m$ic9e 7z x is7 & ,i f9d 9 x ?+s wond]ful4 ,b ?is little ,bird 7z f> z ,i "k7 _c be aga9 extract$ out ( ! ,nitre by any o!r subject ?an ) a net artificially prep>$ ( ,%eeps-sk9s4 ,su* a wor?y ?+ z ?is is1 d ,i rank 9 ! numb] ( great secrets & my/]ies1 & ,i suppose x to be t "w :i* ! k desir+ ,jason1 be+ holp5 by ,m$ea :o 0 mo/ skilful 9 ! ,*ymical ,art1 took away f ! ,dragon1 & call$ x ! ,gold5 ,fleece3 ,b ,i w\ld n h any "o p]swade himself t ,i speak "h ( su* a ,t9cture z is extract$ out ( fixt ,nitre 7& likewise ! same is extractable out ( ,salt ( ,t>t>7 by ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,no1 t is no true ,t9cture1 b ! ,_s ( ,w9e is some:at alt]$ & t+$ by ! fixt salt4 ,b t ,liquor ( m9e is ! true1 occult1 & inmo/ ,t9cture1 ,virtue1 & ,life ( ! ,nitre1 & is ( a gold5 ,nature1 b pla9ly fly+ & volatile1 "o drop :]e( do? s gild an :ole ,imp]ial1 z if x 7 gilt ov] ) ,ducket ,gold4 ,?is ,t9cture _c be *ang$ or alt]$ by any contr>y ,m5/ruum1 be x ,corrosive or ,ur9\s1 no nor by ,aqua-=tis1 or ,liquor ( ,salt ( ,t>t>2 ! l ( :i* is sc>ce to be f\nd 9 all nature4 ,= if !re be a mo/ delicate col\r drawn out ( ! ,vegetables1 z ,co*5ele1 ,saffron1 & su* l1 by ! help ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & !re be dropt !re9 b "o only drop ( ,aqua-=tis1 ! col\r w pres5tly turn pale1 & if y add m1 x w vani% = altoge!r4 ,or else if a drop ( ! ,liquor ( ,salt ( ,t>t> %\ld be put !re91 x w\ld pres5tly *ange col\r & become duskyi%4 ,b n[1 ?is true ,t9cture ( ,nitre1 or ,s\l ( ! ,_w suff]s n any *ange f ei!r ( ! contr>ies4 ,& %\ld "o h ev5 a metallick ,t9cture1 or extract ev5 f ,gold x self1 yet w\ld x n /& 9 ?is tryal1 b w\ld be precipitat$ ei!r by ! acid or ! fixt salt1 & sep>ate f ! ,m5/ruums4 ,b ours do? con/antly abide 9 e trial1 & resi/s bo? ! contr>ies4 ,i d !re=e repeat :at ,i h (t5 said1 t !re is m lies hidd5 9 ,nitre ?an _m ?\s&s ( ,m5 c p]swade !mselves (4 ,b because x is s vile & abject a ?+1 no body ?9ks t !re lies hidd5 any ?+ ( good !re94 ,b d b read ! *iefe/ ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & y %all !re9 f9d t !y d enigmatically po9t at ,nitre1 & d call x ! ,dragon :i* is to be sla9 by its ,bro!r or ,si/] a=e x p>ts ) its ,treasure2 ,b en\gh ( ?is4 ,! ?+s hi!rto m5tion$1 h ,i produc$ = ?is end1 t my ,neighb\r may be ! bett] c]tifi$ conc]n+ !m4 ,all ! ,philosoph]s ,books are full ( ?is ?+1 among/ :om1 ,h]mes1 & ,basil ,val5t9e excel1 :o h writt5 mo/ cle>ly4 ,p>acelsus sai? op5ly1 ,al*imy ha? f\nd x 9 ,nitre4 ,! late ,philosoph] ,nuism5t1 ha? publi%$ a ,treatise ( ! ,salt & ,_s ( ! ,_w1 & is v]ily mo/ wor?y ! read+1 :i* 7said ,book7 ,i comm5d to ! ,read] t /udies ^! ?+s4 ,!re=e d ,i "h aga9 repeat :at ,i h s (t reit]at$1 viz4 ,t ,salt-petre is ! mo/ admirable1 ! mo/ excell5t1 & ! mo/ p[]ful ,subject ( ! :ole ,_w1 ^: wond]ful prop]ties _c be en\gh se>*'d into4 ,b because x ha? its rise f dung & putrid rott5 ?+s ! greate/ company ( fooli% ones d despise x1 b ! small company ( ,philosoph]s & ,wise-m5 7:o are ^? t "k :at admirable virtues x has7 d mo/ highly e/eem x1 & set !reon a great value4 ,! well dispos$ ,read] w cle>ly f9d m z to its virtue & efficacy1 9 ! ?ree foll[+ p>ts4 ,o ?\ ! orig9al ( all good ?+s1 & ,treasure ( all ,treasures1 v\*safe t we may well & rightly improve ?is e>?ly & fad+ ,treasure1 & may s se>* aft]1 & use x unto ! end1 t we lose n ! *iefe/ good1 b may r f9d & keep !e = ev]4 ,an ,admonition1 adjo9$ z an ,ov]-plus4 ,9 ! fir/ ,*apt] ( ?is fir/ "p ( ! conc5tration ( ?+s1 h ,i pl5>ily manife/$1 by :at means1 new ,w9es & ,mu/s are 7by ! help ( an ,artificial cond5sation7 to be br\ght into a n>r[ compass1 t s !y might be c>ri$ into f> remote places :]e9 !re are no ,w9es1 & may !re be sold to great pr(it4 ,b yet ,i =got to %ew1 by :at means ! sav\r :i* ! w9y ,juices contract$ 9 _! conc5tration1 is :olly to be tak5 away 9 ! f]m5tation :5 !y are aga9 dissolv$ 9 wat]1 t s ! ,w9es made ( ^? ,juices may n h any unt[>d & unpleasant ta/e4 ',tis an ,artifice )\t :i* no man c easily1 quit himself 9 ?is ,art ( mak+ ,w9e4 ,b t ,i may c]tify e "o h]eab\ts1 ! ,m$ium 7or ,basis7 necess>y ab\t ! precipitation 9 ?is "w is no o!r ?+ b common ,sulphur excell5tly well purifi$1 a little portion :]e( 7accord+ to ! nature & prop]ty or disposition ( ! ,juices7 is to be h]eto add$1 :i* mu/ boil up 7or f]m5t7 ) ! ,w9e1 t s x may draw to x self all ! fil?s1 & all ! /range od\r1 & sav\r or ta/e 9 ! f]m5tation & by precipitation ca/ !m d[n to ! bottom1 :i* be+ done ! ,w9es become sweet1 cle>1 & get a good sav\r4 ,fur!rmore x is to be kn[n by :at means 7see+ t !re are _m fces & defilem5ts t w sep>ate !mselves out ( ^? k9ds ( ,w9es z well z out ( o!rs1 & settle to ! bottom7 ev5 !y are to be put to "s use1 t s !re may n be any loss1 b t ! ga9 may be by s mu* ! great]4 ,div]s ways are !re ( mak+ pr(it f !m2 z = in/ance1 ,! rema9+ ,w9es may by press$ out 9 bags1 or else !y may be turn$ into ,v9eg>1 or a _s may be !nce de/ill$1 & ! rema9+ gross matt] be boil$ 9 wat]1 & ! ,t>t> !re9 dissolv$1 & pre/ out 9 bags1 t x may s %oot into ,t>t>4 ,b z t\*+ ?is expression ,i h tak5 c>e to h a peculi> ,book publi%$ at ,norimb]g1 7viz4 ,! ,treatise ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e47 ,s t x is :olly ne$less to make any m5tion ( ! same1 9 ?is place4 ,! ,c\rte\s ,read] may use x to 8 occasions1 z be+ su* a ,book1 9 :i* he w f9d ! said press+ out ! ,w9e & ,t>t>1 & also ! mak+ ( ,v9eg>1 cle>ly describ$1 ) all ! circum/ances !reab\ts1 & )\t all "q if he rightly und]/&s me1 & sets ab\t ! "w1 he w d himself a great deal ( good4 ,,nb4 ,b if s be t any %all "k ! ,art ( turn+ ! ,t>t> ( ^? ,fces into ,salt-petre1 7& su* a ?+ may be done & t 9 a v %ort "t7 he w get twice ! pr(it1 t is to be gott5 by mak+ ,t>t> ( !m2 =asmu* z he ne$ n put himself to ! inconv5i5cy ( press+ !m4 ,9 ! second ,*apt] ( ?is fir/ "p :]e m5tion is made ( ! conc5tration ( ,corn1 !re x has be5 alleadg$ t ! rema9+ husks or branny p>ts :i* rema9 aft] ! extraction ( ! ,juices1 may be made to yield z mu* yea m ,moneys ?an w pay ! co/s ab\t ! ,corn4 ,b x is well kn[n1 t ^? reliques t are left 9 y\r boil+ up ( ,ale1 are improv$ to fatt5 ,bea/s )4 ,if n[ a ,m$imnus 7a measure ( ab\t "s #f bu%els7 ( ,corn do? co/ half1 nay ev5 a :ole ,imp]ial1 ^? reliques 7t are left ( x 9 work+7 c sc>ce co/ less ?an "o eigh? "p ( t ,imp]ial4 ,& n[ out ( su* a ,m$imnus or measure ( su* reliques1 !y w\ld v h>dly :5 turn$ 9 ! ,bea/s1 into nutrim5t1 h made 9 !m two p\nds gr[? ( fle%1 ! price ( :i* 7said two p\nds7 w\ld n am\nt to ! eigh? "p ( ! said ,imp]ial3 ,:]eas n[1 if ^? reliques 7 h&l$ aft] ! a=e-m5tion$ way ( r$uc+ ,wood into ,juices1 !y w\ld easily yield z mu*1 or m ,salt-petre ?an ! price ( ! ,corn 0 at ! beg9n+4 ,s t "h's an enri*+ ,treasure (f]s x self to ! pi\s & dilig5t ,h\%old]1 :]eby he may d good to ^? 9 ne$4 ,9 ! ?ird ,*apt] ( ! fir/ "p1 is m5tion made only ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,wood1 ( ! press+ ! ,juices out ( ! ,wood1 & ( ! mak+ ,nitre2 ,b because !re is n e :]e su* great quantity ( ,wood1 z to imploy x to ! mak+ ( ,salt-petre )\t omitt+ ! m necess>y use ( x1 yet not)/&+ ! case may be s ord]$ z t a great quantity ( ,salt-nitre may be made ( ! ,leaves ( ! ,trees & ! ,grass t gr[s "u ! ,trees1 & !re's no ne$ to cut d[n ! ,trees1 if a ,man has no m9d s to d4 ,besides too1 9 su* places :]e !re's b little ,wood & mu* ,corn1 ev5 ! v /ubble or /raw 7( ! ,corn7 is fit en\gh to be made into ,salt-petre4 ,s t !re is no place :]e !re is n matt] f\nd = ! mak+ ( ,salt-petre4 ,& !re=e ,i _c =be> b mu/ ne$s tea* all pi\s ,h\%old]s 7:e!r !y h _! ,h\ses 9 ,cities or 9 ,villages7 a c]ta9 easie ,artifice1 by ! help ( :i* !y may ga!r a ,treasure = _! ,*ildr51 )\t any lab\r & co/s1 & su* a "o z ,?ieves c nev] rob !m (4 ,& n[1 see+ ,i h reveal$ 9 ?is small ,book1 = ! b5efit bo? ( ,ri* & ,poor1 high & l[1 ?ree ,artifices or ,workman%ips by :i*1 ,w9e1 ,corn1 & ,wood may be made m pr(itable2 b yet h n br\ght any assi/+ help to su* z want bo? ,w9e1 ,corn1 & ,wood1 ,i h judg$ x wor? ! :ile 7t s ev5 !y :o h no?+1 & yet nev]!less desire to provide = _! ,wives & ,*ildr5 9 "s hone/ way7 to be/[ on !m a secret ,art1 :]eby !y may seek _! advantage or pr(it4 ,& ,i hope ! ?+ w r$\nd to ! ,hon\r ( ,god1 & to all our ,heal?s4 ,besides1 ,i w %ew a way to su* z h no inh]itance left !m f _! ,p>5ts1 nor h any ?+ come to !m by ,m>riage1 by :at means !y may )\t lab\r & tr\ble get a ,treasure = _! ,*ildr54 ,fir/ ( all1 ,let su* a "o take c>e to h "s %ade or hovel made1 to jo9 to t side ( 8 dwell+ t lies 9 ! middle 'twixt ! ,nor? & ! ,ea/ "p ( ,heav51 or "s o!r m conv5i5t place1 s z to admit ! ,sun & ,air to x1 b to keep (f ! ,ra94 ,"u ?is ,p5t-h\se or ,hovel1 let him dig a l>ge ,pit1 & ) ! ,e>? he digs out let him make banks r\nd ! ,pits-m\? t s x may keep ! ,ra9 (f ( e side4 ,?is done1 let him ea* day 9 e ye>1 or :5soev] he c conv5i5tly c>ry & ?r[ into t ,pit ^! foll[+ matt]s1 s long till 8 necessity =ce? him to dig all out aga91 & to see h[ mu* ,treasure he ha? gott51 ev5 :ile/ he slept4 ,n[ ^! matt]s are1 ,all %>p & bitt] ,h]bs1 gr[+ 9 by places1 among/ bu%es1 & 9 ! way sides1 & su* z ! ,bea/s fe$ n on1 z ,esula1 ,cicuta or ,hemlock1 ,h5 bane1 ,fumitory1 ! ?ick /alks ( ,tabaco t are ?r[n away 9 ^? places :]e x is plant$1 ! h>d /alks ( ,colwort1 :i* ! ,bea/s eat n (1 & likewise all ^? ?+s !y leave 9 _! ,tr\ghs2 likewise ,firr tops or ,apples if y h !m at h&2 also ! ,leaves t fall f ! ,trees 9 ,autumn are to be ga!r$2 also ,pigeons-dung1 & ,h5s-dung1 ,birds & ,h5s ,fea!rs2 all ! ,a%es :i* ,wom5 usually make _! ,lees )1 & o!r ,a%es t are n fit = t use1 z also su* out ( :i* ! ,lixivium or ,lee is already extract$2 ! soot ( ,*imneys1 ,hogs hairs1 ! horns ( ,ox5 & ,c[s1 & ! bones :i* ! ,dogs eat n (4 ,all ^! matt]s may he ?r[ into 8 ,pit1 & t he may ! soon] fill x1 he may ga!r z mu* z ev] he c f ! bord]+ places1 & ?r[ x !re91 t s 9 "o or two ye>s "t he may ) all ^? ?+s fill up 8 ,pit4 ,mean :ile he mu/ p\r into ! ,pit ! piss ga!r$ 9 8 ,h\se1 & t he may h en\gh he mu/ also get z mu* z he c f 8 ,neighb\rs1 s z to keep ! ?+s ?r[n 9 ! ,pit 9 a cont9ual moi/ure1 :]eby !y may ! soon] putrefy4 ,9 want ( ,ur9e1 common ,wat] may be tak52 if ,sea-wat] or o!r ,salt-wat] c be _h1 x w be ! bett]4 ,also ! ,br9e ( ,fi%es-pickle1 & ! salt+ or salt-wat] t ,fle% is mac]at$ 7or pickl$7 9 are ( good use 9 ?is bus9ess2 likewise ! ,blood ( ,ox51 ,c[s1 ,calves1 ,%eep1 :i* y may easily h at ! ,but*]s2 all ^! ?+s putrefy+ toge!r d put on ! nature & prop]ty ( ,salt-petre4 ,if n[1 all ^? matt]s 9 y\r full pit %all h well putrefi$1 !n cease f p\r+ on any m moi/ure1 & all ! ?+s are to be left s long till !y are dri$4 ,& !n if y ne$ ,money1 let a ,salt-petre mak] be s\ght =1 & b>ga9 ) him ab\t ! price ( draw+ out y\r ,salt-petre by wat]1 ( mak+ x1 & sell+ x4 ,?is done1 ca/ ! rema9+ ,e>? aga9 into ! ,pit1 toge!r ) ! rema9+ ,lixivium t %ot n into ,nitre1 & !re leave x = a ye> or two1 & moi/5 x sometimes ) ,ur9e1 or if y h n ?is1 ) common ,wat]4 ,?is ,e>? w aga9 yield ,salt-nitre1 b n above half s mu* z at fir/4 ,,nb4 ,if y /& n 9 ne$ ( ,money1 let ! matt] lie1 & z (t z x dries1 s (t5 moi/5 x aga9 ) ! a=esaid moi/ure1 t s ! ,nitre may m & m gr[ & increase4 ,by ?is means %all su* a "o ga!r a secret ,treasure1 %all n "k almo/ h[ he came by x4 ,if he ne$s x n himself1 8 ,*ildr5 w f9d x4 ,?ieves ,s\ldi]s w n /eal x away4 ,if "o ,pit be full !n ano!r may be made1 t s no?+ at all ( ^? matt]s1 :i* o!rwise are mo/ base1 7b 9 ?is case mo/ suitable7 may be lo/4 ,n[ if !re 7 b only "o 9 e ,village t 7 appo9t$ to ex]cise ?is ,lab\r1 !re w\ld be f\nd out z x 7 9 a small ,c\ntry _m ?\s& hundr$s ( ,salt-petre1 & s ^! matt]s /ill s]v+ = ! same use1 !re w\ld nev] be any sc>city ( ,salt-petre4 ,& n[1 ,nitre be+ pres5t1 ,gold & ,silv] are n f> (f4 ,let e "o obs]ve ?is1 & e/eem x4 ,m5 w sometime or o!r at la/1 become ?rifty & wise1 & w see :at bl9dness !y h be5 possess$ )4 ,give ,,god ! ?anks1 & be helpful to ?y ,neighb\r4 ,,god ha? be/[$ on me1 ,i be/[ on !e1 d ?\ likewise be/[ some:at ^u ?y ,neighb\r1 & x w be well ) u all4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 ,:]e9 is %ewn1 ,by :at means ,m9]als may be ,conc5trat$ by ,nitre1 & turn$ into ,metalick1 & bett] ,bodies4 ,= ! b5efit ( my ,c\ntry1 & ( all su* z affectionately & indu/ri\sly foll[ aft] ,metalick ,affairs4 ,fri5dly ,read]1 ,i h taught 9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is ,book1 by :at way ! ,vegetables1 z ,w9e1 & ,ale1 are to be conc5trat$1 :]eby !y may yield m pr(it ?an hi!rto !y h done1 & also1 h[ ,wood is to be r$uc$ into ,salt-petre4 ,9 ?is pres5t ,second "p1 %all be taught1 h[ ! ,salt-petre is to be us$1 & h[1 by x ,m9]als may be ,conc5trat$1 & wr\ght into ,metalick ,bodies4 ,& z to ?is ,conc5tration1 ?us /&s ! case2 t is to say1 =asmu* z a good "p ( ,m9]als are ( v little use1 & lie neglect$ z ?+s ( no wor?1 & prove n pr(itable to any "o1 7:]eas if !re 7 ,m5 t und]/ood b ! ,art ( x1 !re might r$\nd a great b5efit to ! ,l&s :]e !y are74 ,x ha? seem$ to me wor? :ile to decl>e x to my ,c\ntry1 nor d\bt ,i b t !re w arise "s dilig5t +5uities1 :o w lay ! ?+ to he>t1 & take c>e !reab\ts1 & w ev5 set _! h&s to ! "w x self1 & !nce get mu* pr(it2 :i* to me w\ld be v pleas+ & acceptable4 ,!re=e 79 ! ,"n ( ,god7 w ,i set ab\t ! manife/ation ( ! ,gifts ( ,god 7:i* lie e :]e unkn[n1 & :olly dise/eem$1 & :i* yield no ,man any fruit7 & lay !m op5 be=e ! ,eyes ( ! :ole ,_w1 t s !y may be bett] kn[n h]eaft]1 & be ( m b5efit to ! ,c\ntry4 ,& ,i besee* ! mo/ ,weal?y1 & ! mo/ ,anci5t ,h\%old]1 our mo/ m]ciful ,fa!r1 to be/[ a ,bless+1 & good success on ?is my endeav\r1 t x may t5d to ! ,hon\r ( 8 mo/ ,holy ,"n1 & ! heal? ( all our ,s\ls4 ,am54 ,( ! diff]5ce ( ,m9]als1 & :at is und]/ood by ! ,"n ( ,m9]als4 ,z conc]n+ ! ^w ,m9]al1 :y all ,fossile & ,metalick ,m9es are s call$ a=e !y h be5 wr\ght ^u1 & br\ght by ! fire into ,malleable ,metals1 ,i judge x b ( small mom5t to make any t$i\s ,comm5t !reupon2 besides1 o!rs h long ago ?or\ghly treat$ ( t1 & yet x makes b little to ! ?+ x self4 ,b my purpose is 7at pres5t7 to tea*1 :at means su* little e/eem$ ,m9]als may be made useful1 & pr(itable by2 b a=e ,i beg9 ?is "w1 ,i w recite1 & %ew ! _m sorts ( ,m9]als t !re be2 !n next t1 ,i w %ew h[1 by ! b5efit ( fire1 & ! h&s ( ! ,artific]1 !y may be conv]t$ into bett] bodies1 & become useful1 & pr(itable = ,mank9d4 ,"u ! ,"n ( ,m9]als are compreh5d$1 or reckon$ ^! foll[+1 viz4 ,antimony1 ,auripigm5t1 ,:ite1 ,yell[1 & ,r$ ,ars5ick1 ,cobolt1 ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,z9k1 ,bismute1 or ! ,silv]y ,m>*asite1 likewise ! ,gold5 ,m>*asite1 ,pyrites1 or ,copp]as /ones1 ,vitriol ( v>i\s k9ds2 z also1 its k9dr$1 may be add$ to ! numb] ( ,m9]als4 ,& albeit1 t "s d also ref]r ,alume1 ,salt-petre1 ,sal ,armoniack1 ,sal ,gem1 & o!rs ( t k9d to ! rank ( ,m9]als1 yet _c ,i ackn[l$ge !m = su*1 or reckon !m up among/ ! numb] ( ! above m5tion$1 see+ !re is no?+ ,metall9e to be f\nd 9 !m3 ,su* only !re=e d ,i call ,m9]als1 t h 9 !m a ,metall9e nature1 & :i* d admit ( be+ jo9$ ) o!r ,metals1 & ( be+ molt5 toge!r ) !m 9 ! fire1 & out ( :i* ! kn[n ,malleable ,metals1 may be extract$4 ,^! are !y :i* ,i int5d to treat (1 & w see1 :at good is !ncefrom extractable4 ,& fir/ ( all we'll speak ( ,antimony4 ,antimony is ! noble/ ,m9]al ( all1 n only because x do? = ! mo/ "p conta9 ,gold 9 x1 b ^u ?is acc\nt too1 because m em95t ,m$ic9es may be !ncefrom prep>$ = ! use ( ,mank9d4 ,9 ! ,m9e-pits x has its peculi> ,ve9s2 t :i* is f\nd 9 ,transilvania1 ha? "s little bigg] portion ( ,gold 9 x1 & is accompt$ ( z ! be/ 9 all ,europe1 next t is ! ,hung>ian 1 :i* likewise do? sometimes conta9 no contemptible portion ( ,gold2 next is ! ,fe*t5b]gick1 :i* is f\nd at a small ,t[n call'd1 9 ! ,g]man ,tongue1 ,gold-,gronack2 ! ,polonian sort1 & t :i* is f\nd 9 mo/ places ( ,g]many1 conta9s b little ,gold1 or none at all2 b !re is "s :i* has mu* ,silv] 9 x1 & 7= ! mo/ "p7 is nei!r wont to be us$1 nor desir$1 or s\ght =1 save by ! ,lett] ,f\nd]s1 & ^! use x to make _! ,matt]s fl[4 ,also _m d use x 7viz4 7 9 ,m$ic9e1 & d mu* good !re)1 b x ha? c]ta9 ,enemies :o are none ( ! wise/1 & s is hat$1 & reject$4 ,b yet !re lies 9 x m hidd5 good1 ?an all its ,enemies are able to conceive (1 witness my ,panacea1 :i* is m5tion$ 9 ! second "p ( my ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica4 ,& ,basil ,val5t9e1 c]ta9ly an excell5t ,philosoph]1 writ ! ,triumphant ,*>iot 9 its ,hon\r1 :i* is an exquisite ,book & pr(itable to read4 ,b z conc]n+ ! way ( mak+ a ,regulus out ( ,antimony1 & z to ! uses x s]ves =1 t ,i h describ$ 9 ! f\r? "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,moreov]1 z to ! mann] ( depurat+ ,gold !reby1 & cleans+ x f all ,het]og5e\s mixtures1 & z to ! graduat+ ( silv]1 !reby1 t x may become ,gold51 all ?is h ,i spok5 ( 9 ! ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi2 & z to :at o!r effects may pr(itably be done1 !re) 9 ,metalick ,op]ations1 %all be %[n1 p>tly 9 ?is ,treatise1 p>tly 9 ! ?ird & f\r? ensu+ p>ts4 ,z conc]n+ ! way ( sep>at+ x 9 quantity out ( ! ,ore1 p] desc5sum1 is to be se5 9 ,george ,agricola's ,book1 t he wrote ( ! ,metalick ,art1 & 9 o!rs2 nor inde$ belongs x to ?is place to speak !re(4 ,( ,ars5ick4 ,ars5ick likewise is a good ,fossile1 or pr(itable ,m9]al1 & is put to _m ,uses4 ,x also ha? its s+ul>1 or di/9ct ,ve9s 9 ! ,e>?1 :5ce x is tak52 x is =c$ out ( ! ,ore by ,asc5sion1 & ,desc5sion1 & is purifi$ = use3 ,x is f\nd :ite1 yell[1 & r$4 ,also "s silv]y ,m9]als or ,ores d 9 _! solution1 or melt+2 yield mu* ,ars5ick1 :i* ! ,melt]s ( ! ,ores d cat* 9 ,*imneys or ,funnels made = t purpose1 & keep x = use2 conc]n+ :i*1 y may read 9 ,george ,agricola's ,writ+s4 ,s likewise1 ,cobolt yields ,ars5ick1 & s d "s ,gold5 ,m9]als1 or ,ore2 t :i* is sep>at$ f a ,m9]a ( ,gold1 p] desc5sum1 is v r$1 & aurif]\s2 & ?is1 ^? t deal ) ,metals1 h exp]i5ce (2 :i*1 if !y sep>ate n f ! ,gold ,ore a=e !y melt x1 x c>rys away a great "p ( ! ,gold1 & hides x 9 its ,belly 9 ! melt+1 s t !y w\ld n h s mu* ,gold z !re is 9 ! ,ore4 ,= inde$1 su* a k9d ( ,ars5ick1 is an unripe ,gold1 z %all be h]eaft] prov$3 ,s !n1 !re lies m hidd5 9 t ,contemptible1 & ,v5om\s ,ars5ick1 ?an any "o w easily p]swade himself to believe4 ,!re are also ,m$ic9es prep>$ out ( x1 b su*1 z s]ve only to be ext]nally appli$1 9 invet]ate1 & virul5t ,evils1 z ! ,canc]1 & ,fi/ula4 ,x is also us$ 9 ,col\r+ & ,dy+ ,cloa?s1 conc]n+ :i*1 y may p]use my o!r ,writ+s4 ,( ,auripigm5t4 ,?is ,m9]al is 9 a mann] ( ! same ,ess5ce t ,ars5ick is (2 b ?is does n come =? ( ,m9]a's1 or ,metall9e ,ores1 b ha? peculi> ,ve9s ( its own1 9 :i* x is g5]at$2 x is an unripe ,m9]al1 & do? = ! mo/ "p also conta9 ,gold4 ,x is exce$+ly ,poison\s & ,volatile1 & !re=e x is b little us$1 save only by ,pa9t]s4 ,x c be fix$ by ,nitre1 & x makes ,copp] :ite1 & brittle1 z ,ars5ick do?3 ,& x suff]s x self to be sublim$ out ( its yell[ness1 into ,transp>5t ,rubies1 :i* are us$ = ,ornam5ts sake4 ,( ,cobolt4 ,among/ all ! ,m9]als t are to be f\nd ,cobolt is ! mo/ poison\s2 x's an unripe silv]1 & x (ttimes yields 9 melt+ good silv]1 yet "o sort m ?an o!r2 "s also !re is :i* ha? n any ,silv] at all1 & is us$ ab\t ! sky-col\r'd ,smalt1 to help make x1 ) an addition ( ,fusile ,s&1 & ,pott]s ,a%es4 ,b :5 !y meet ) t :i* has ,silv] 9 x1 !y sep>ate x !ncefrom by ,fusion2 besides1 x may be s fixt by ! help ( ,salt-petre z to yield p]man5t ,silv]1 z %all anon be spok5 (4 ,( ! ,silv]y ,m>*asite4 ,! silv] ,m>*asite1 or ,wismu?1 is a kn[n ,m9]al2 x's e :]e f\nd to & aga9 9 ! silv] ,m9e-pits1 z well z ,cobolt is1 b yet x is mu* m fixt ?an ,cobolt2 nei!r is x ( s poison\s a ,nature4 ,x is gott5 out ( its ,ore1 or ,m9]a1 mo/ easily by a small flame ( wood fire1 & is us$ by ! ,pewt]]s to make _! ,pewt] h>d1 s\nd+1 & fluxile4 ,likewise1 out ( its scoria or drossy p>ts1 is ! blue ,smalt also prep>$1 :i* ! ,pott]s use to glaze _! ,pots1 & ! ,glass-m5 to make sky-col\r'd ,glasses4 ,x do? v frequ5tly ab\nd ) mu* silv]1 & 'tis r>e to f9d any t is :olly void ( silv]3 ,& if x holds s mu* silv]1 z is ( m value ?an ! ,m>*asite c be sold = 7z 'tis b>ely ,bismute7 !y sep>ate x1 if n1 !y leave x 9 x4 ,= if an hundr$ weight do? n conta9 #bj or #cj ,lots1 or half ,ounces !y d n sep>ate x1 because ! ,m>*asite w yield s mu*4 ,b n[1 ! ,silv] may be gott5 out ( ! ,m>*asite1 by ,salt-petre1 s z t ! rema9+ ,m>*asite %all lose no?+ ( its goodness nor be at all spoil$1 z ,i h %ew$ 9 ! ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,( ! ,gold5 ,m>*asite4 ,! "n ( ,m>*asite is prop] to e unripe ,metallick matt] 7& is7 ( z _m sorts z !re are ,metals2 h]eupon ! matt] :i* has ,gold 9 x1 is call$ ! ,gold5 ,m>*asite2 t :i* has ,copp]1 ! ,copp]y2 t :i* has ,iron1 ! ,irony1 & s t :i* ab\nds ) ,sulphur1 is call$ ! ,sulphure\s ,m>*asite4 ,b n[ !re is ,sulphur 9 all ! ,m>*asites1 & sometimes ,ars5ick too1 b 7! ,gold5 ones7 h m ( ,gold ?an ! o!r ,m>*asites h2 ,besides1 out ( all k9ds ( ,m>*asites proce$s 7= ! mo/ "p7 a ,vitriol1 :i* %ews ! nature ( t ,metal1 :i* ! ,m>*asite conta9s2 "o :ile ,copp]1 sometimes ,iron2 'tis r>e to f9d a ,m>*asite t ha? no ,metal at all 9 x2 if x ha? no?+ ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 yet has x ,iron1 & gives out ( x self a ,vitriol useful = ,dy]s1 & :i* su* z prep>e ,aqua-=tis _c be )\t4 ,( ,z9k4 ,z9k is a ,volatile ,m9]al1 or a half ripe ,metal :5 x is drawn out ( its ,ore4 ,x is mu* cle>] & bright] ?an ,t91 yet n s malleable & fluxile z ,t9 is1 & x is usually put to ,t9 to make x bright] & h>d]4 ,we h x n mu* gr[+ 9 ,g]many1 b great quantity ( x is e ye> br\ght u by ! ,m]*ants out ( ! ,ea/-,indies4 ,! way h[ to prep>e x = ,m$ic9al uses1 h ,i describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces4 ,x is a gold5 b an unripe ,m9]al1 x gives ,r$ ,copp] a ,yell[ ,col\r & turns x into ,brass1 z ,lapis ,calam9>is do?2 & inde$ t same ,/one is no?+ else b unmeltable ,z9k1 & ?is ,z9k may prop]ly be call$ a fusile ,lapis ,calam9>is2 = z mu* z bo? ( !m p>take ( "o nature4 ,b ) ,z9k1 !re is mo/ an end conjo9$ ,lead too1 & !n x is n fit to make ,brass (1 unless ! ,lead be fir/ tak5 !re\t(2 s x is at ,gosl>ia1 :]e toge!r ) ! ,m9]a or ,ore ( ,z9k is ,lead also digg'd out mixt among/ x1 & is call$ a ,lead ,ore1 ?\gh !re be conta9$ 9 t ,ore1 f\r times m ( ,z9k ?an !re is ( ,lead1 & yet !y burn up ! ,z9k = to h ! ,lead1 :i* ,lead ha? "s ,silv] 9 x4 ,9 ! melt+ x flies away 9 fume1 & x is a volatile & combu/ible ,m9]al1 & sublimes x self up into ! holes ( ! ,furnace1 :]eupon ! ,melt]s or ,f\nd]s are con/ra9$ to knock x (f frequ5tly1 lea/ x %\ld too mu* less5 ! ,furnace2 ?is matt] !y knock (f1 !y call ,calmei 7:i* is ,lapis ,calam9>is7 & :i* turns r$ ,copp] into ,brass1 ) encrease 7( its weight72 & s v]ily by means ( ! n-kn[+ or be+ skill'd 9 ?is ,ore1 a great quantity is ye>ly burnt up & lo/4 ,sometimes ! f\nd]s d ga!r some:at ( ! ,z9k1 :i* is mo/ excell5tly excell5t2 b t ,ore might be melt$ ) f> great] pr(it1 if !y did n s burn up ! ,z9k1 & =ce x into fume1 b see+ m5 are h>dly drawn back f an old cu/om1 x mu/ be born )4 ,b yet 7,i say aga97 if t ,ore 7 h&l$ 9 a due mann]1 !re w\ld r$\nd f> great] pr(it !ncefrom ?an n[ do?4 ,su* a k9d ( ,m9]al z ?is is do? ,we/phalia also yield1 :i* ! f\nd]s !re accompt = a ,lead5 ,ore1 because x has "s load mix$ ) x1 b :5 x comes to be fre$ or molt5 x goes 7all7 away 9 fume1 & !re=e !y say1 x is also a ,calmei or ,calam9>is ,ore1 & s x lies unus$4 ,( ,calmei or ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,calmei ,ore is digg$ out 9 _m places 9 ,g]many1 b !re is none ( su* note z t :i* is f\nd at ,aquisgrane1 = t is :olly void ( all k9d ( ,leadyness1 & mu* diff]5t f t ( ,gosl>ia1 or ,we/phalia2 & !re=e x is also v fit to make ,brass (1 :i* is !re made 9 pl5ty1 & f>!r1 ?is has ,gold 9 x1 ?\gh n s mu* z to quit ! ,co/s ( sep>at+ x4 ,b !re is no ,m9]al ri*] ) ,gold ?an ?is1 & c\ld x b be rip5$ 7& ,i d\bt n at all ( ! possibility ( s do+7 a good deal ( ,gold might be drawn out f !nce4 ,z conc]n+ :at else may be p]=m$ ) t ,m9]al1 ,i h =m]ly told y 9 my ,fir/ & ,second ,"p ( ,furnaces1 nor is x ne$ful to treat ( ! same ?+ m at l>ge 9 ?is place4 ,( ,common ,sulphur4 ,sulphur or ,brim/one is ! mo/ kn[n1 mo/ us$1 & mo/ combu/ible ,m9]al ( all4 ,z t\*+ its uses 9 ,m$ic9e1 & 9 ,al*imy1 ab\t ! sep>ation ( ,metals2 may y f9d some?+ m5tion$ by my self1 9 ! writ+s ,i =m]ly publi%$1 & 9 ! writ+s ( o!rs too4 ,b at pres5t we w only m9d y ( ?is1 viz4 ,t x is ! v ,f\ndation & ,root ( all ! ,metals2 = tis r>e to f9d any m9e :]e9 ,sulphur does n %ew x self4 ,v _m places 9 ! ,_w1 is ,sulphur bo? made & digg$ out ( ! ,e>?1 9 v great quantity1 t *iefly 9 ,isl&1 & 9 ,italy1 nigh to ^? always burn+ ,m\nta9s1 ,heckla & ,vesuvius2 x is also drawn out ( ,m>*asites p] ,desc5sum 9 _m places ( ,g]many1 s t en\gh ( x may e :]e be _h = a little money4 ,^! are ! *iefe/ ,m9]als t ,i ev] knew (1 & ^! are !y :i* are commonly s\ght aft]1 & appli$ to use4 ,b n[1 besides ^!1 !re are s _m v>i\s k9ds ( ,fossiles & ,m9]als to be met )al1 t "o _c reckon !m all up1 or give !m peculi> ,names4 ,"o conta9s ,sulphur1 & ,ars5ick1 ano!r1 ,cobolt & ,sulphur2 ano!r ,antimony1 & ,ars5ick1 & ( t k9d are !re v _m m4 ,b yet ^? t we h reckon$ up1 are ! mo/ kn[n1 & mo/ 9 use1 & !re=e %all at pres5t be suffici5t = u to speak (4 ,hav+ n[ taught :at ,m9]als are1 & :i* ( !m are mo/ kn[n us$2 ,i w n[ tea*1 9 ! next place1 by :at means !y may 7by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 ( o!r ,subjects7 be fix$1 conc5trat$1 imbodi$1 or br\ght into ,metals1 s z to be r5dr$ pr(itable = ! use ( ,mank9d1 & :i* o!rwise lie e :]e to & aga9 neglect$ &1 are wont to be ( no e/eem4 ,& z to ! ,conc5tration ( ,m9]als1 ?us /&s ! ,case ) !m2 !y are ei!r to be fix$ subdu$1 z 'tw]e by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 t s !y may n s sudd5ly fly away 9 fume 9 ! fire1 & be burnt up1 b may abide ! fire & suff] !mselves to be molt52 or !y are to be r$uc$ into bodies by ! help ( ,metals1 t s !y may come 9 use1 & t by augm5t+ ! ,metals1 z ,lapis ,calam9>is does1 or !y are to be purify$1 sep>at$1 & made bett]1 z %all be m5tion$ ( ,sulphur1 ,antimony1 & ! o!rs1 t s ^? k9d ( ,m9]als ( :i* !re lies to & aga91 at pres5t1 great quantities1 :olly neglect$1 & pr(itable to no body1 may h]eaft] be ( use & b5efit4 ,& fir/ ( all1 z to ! fixation ( ! ,m9]als1 ! way ( proce$+ is ?us1 viz4 ,! ,m9]al is to be p[d]$1 & to be mixt ) equal weight ( burn+ ,salt-petre1 & s to be fir$1 t ! combu/ible & volatile "p ( ! ,sulphur may be =c'd away1 & ! ,m9]al may aft]w>ds brook ! fire ! bett]1 & be molt5 & =c$ d[nw>ds 7p] desc5sum72 :i* op]ation ,i h treat$ ( 9 ! explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & !re=e ?9k x ne$less to repeat ! same ?+ aga9 "h4 ,by ?is mean !re=e may ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 ,z9k1 ,bismute1 & o!r ,volatile ,m9]als be 9 "s sort fixt by ! inflam+ & burn+ up ) ,salt-petre1 s z aft]w>ds to endure ! fire1 & to yield =? ! good !y h 9 !m4 ,!re's also ano!r way ( imbody+ ,volatile ,m9]als1 viz4 by ! b5efit ( ,metals2 if ! ,metals & ,m9]als are jo9$ toge!r 9 a due measure1 & be likewise unit$ toge!r by ! virtue ( a ,cem5t+ fire2 !n do? ! volatile ,m9]al p5etrate x self into ! ,metal1 & becomes ,metall9e1 & do? also encrease ! ,metal1 z is evid5t 9 ,calmei or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 :i* be+ jo9$ ) r$ ,copp] & cem5t$1 ent]s into x1 augm5ts & encrease? x1 & turne? x into ,brass2 :]eas !re _c be any ,metal educ$ out ( ! ,calmei by ! usual way ( melt+4 ,9 l mann] may all ,ars5ical m9]als be 7by cem5tation7 introduc$ into ,copp]1 made corporeal2 & ^! d n col\r ! ,copp] yell[ z ,calmei do?1 b make x :ite1 nor is ! ,copp] r5dr$ maleable !reby b britle2 b yet 'tis n )\t pr(it2 = if t :ite ,copp] be h&l$ aft] a conv5i5t mann] ( tam+ or ov]-ma/]+ x1 !n ! ,gold & ,silv] t 0 9 ! ,ars5ick1 betakes its self into ,regulus's1 :i* are to be depurat$ 9 a ,te/ or ,cupel1 or else by ! help ( ,salt-petre2 b !re _c any metall9e body be made out ( ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 or ,cobolt1 by b>e melt+4 ,! way ( proce$+ ) x is ?us2 ,! ,copp] is to be cut into small bits1 & to be moi/n$ ov] ) ,l9se$ ,oil1 & ! ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt or any o!r ,realg> is to be p[d]$ & /rew$ !reupon1 & s a b$ ( ,copp]1 & a b$ ( ,ars5ick to be put "o a top ( ano!r 9 a melt+ ,pot2 !n ! ,pot is to be well cov]$ & f5c$ ) ,lute1 & plac$ 9 a circulatory fire1 & ! fire is to be put ne>] & ne>] to x1 until ! ,pot is ?r\gh r$ hot1 !n let x cool1 & y %all f9d t ! ,ars5ick ha? gott5 +ress into ! ,copp]1 & makes x black & brittle4 ,! ,copp] ?us burnt1 may be r$uc$ into p[d]1 & burnt ) good ,salt-petre1 :]eby ! ,volatile ,gold & ,silv] :i* 0 conta9$ 9 ! ,ars5ick1 is made corporeal1 & abides z con/ant ^u ! ,te/ z o!r fixt ,metals d2 s t by ?is means p]man5t & good ,gold & ,silv] may be gott5 out ( e sort ( ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & ! o!r volatile1 v5om\s & base m9]als4 ,,nb4 ,?is k9d ( op]ation is v dang]\s to ^? t are unskilful1 & :o be+ unv]s$ 9 ! ,*ymick ,art1 h n le>n$ to take he$ to !mselves4 ,& !re=e x behoves e "o to bew>e ( do+ ought ra%ly or he$lesly4 ,he t kn[s n h[ to c>ry himself 7or 8 bus9ess7 w>ily1 let him =be> to m$dle at all ) ?is lab\r or process3 ,b z = "o :o is bett] v]s$1 & pretty well exp]i5c'd1 he may set ab\t ?is "w safely & w ga9 by x3 ,because !re is (t5times f\nd ,ars5ick & ,auripigm5t t ha? 9 x mu* hidd5 volatile ,gold & ,silv]1 & :i* _c be reta9$ 9 ! common way ( melt+ by ,fire1 b w totally fly away3 ,b n[ if x be impr9t$ 9 ! ,copp] by ,cem5tation1 & fixt 9 ! same by ,salt-petre1 & !n precipitat$ by means ( ,lead or ,iron into ,regulus's1 x w r5d] all t fixt :i* a=e 0 unfixt & fly+4 ,b z conc]n+ su* a ,cem5tation & ,fixation to be done by ,nitre1 w be manife/$ by ! foll[+ process4 ,,nb4 ,b y are c>efully to obs]ve1 t "o m9]al mu/ help ano!r 9 ! sep>ation ( _! ,gold & ,silv] 7if y w\ld und]take ?is ,lab\r = pr(it73 ,= s ea* w produce :at x has 9 m abundance1 & ?\ wilt h a great] rew>d = ?y pa9s & co/s4 ,= example1 ,i prove & try ,auripigm5t or ,ars5ick1 & f9d t x is aurif]\s1 & ,i h a m9d to p]fect x & turn x unto my use2 h]eupon d ,i look = su* ,copp] z is likewise aurif]\s1 7& inde$ !re's pl5ty en\gh ( su* e :]e73 ,into ?is ,copp] d ,i introduce my aurif]\s ,ars5ick by ,cem5tation1 & t ,i may n ne$ to cupellate 7or bl[ (f7 ! same ^u a ,te/ 7= ! v ,lab\r ( s do+ w co/ m ?an ! ga9s w be ( t sep>ation7 ,i d precipitate ! ,gold t is !re9 into a ,regulus1 :i* ,regulus be+ purifi$1 ,i obta9 ! ,gold t 0 conta9$ 9 t ,ars5ick & ,copp]1 nei!r is !re any ne$ ( cupellat+ all ! ,copp]4 ,b t ! precipitation ( ! ,regulus may be ! m commodi\sly done1 ,i proce$ on ?is wise4 ,i f9d out "s ,antimony ( a good sort1 & :i* is ( a ,gold5 nature2 likewise su* ,iron z ha? ,gold 9 x1 bo? :i*1 viz4 ! ,iron & ! ,antimony1 may easily be gott51 & !n ,i set on ! sep>ation :i* ,i ?us in/itute4 ,fir/ ( all ,i implant ! aurif]\s ,ars5ick into ! aurif]\s ,copp] 7if su* may be _h7 !n r$uce ,i ^! into p[d]1 & fire !m ) an equal admixt weight ( burn+ ,salt-petre2 by ?is means ! ,ars5ick is made a little m fixt1 & suff]s x self to be ! bett] dealt )al 9 ! fire1 b if y are well skill$ 9 ?is k9d ( lab\r y may sp>e y\r ,salt-petre & may melt d[n y\r ,copp] 7burnt ) ! ,ars5ick & p[d]$7 ) an equal weight ( ,antimony4 ,& if ( its own accord x lets fall a ,regulus out ( x self1 !n !re ne$s no precipitation1 ! ,regulus may be laid by1 & t :i* rema9s may be likewise precipitat$ into a ,regulus ) common ,iron2 & ?is 7la/ ,regulus7 is also ( use1 z %all h]eaft] foll[3 ,b if n 7t no ,regulus falls7 !n t ,mass may aga9 be put into a ,crucible1 be molt51 & a little ,iron fil+s be ca/ 9 to make x settle2 ! :i* mu/ be /irr'd ab\t ) a r$ hot ,iron rod1 & :5 x's well molt51 'tis to be p\r$ out into an ,iron ,cone2 :i* be+ cool1 ! ,regulus may be knockt (f1 9 :i* ,regulus w y h ! ,gold t 0 9 ! ,ars5ick1 ,copp]1 ,antimony & ,iron4 ,?is ,regulus mu/ be cupellat$ ei!r by ,salt-petre 9 a ,crucible1 or ) ,lead ^u a ,te/2 :i* done1 y w h ! ,gold t lay hid1 & %ut up 9 ! a=e-m5tion$ ,m9]als4 ,b n[1 if "o ha? a m9d to make t sep>ation yet m comp5di\s1 & to h great] b5efit !reby1 he may add to t ,copp] burnt by ! ,ars5ick1 "s ,silv] burnt ) ,brim/one1 & s melt x ) ! ,antimony1 & by ! means ( ,m>s precipitate !m into a ,regulus1 !n ! ,silv] w s mu* ! bett] draw to x self ! ,gold out ( ! ,ars5ick & ,antimony1 & yield 79 ! sep>ation7 great] b5efit4 ,,nb4 ,if s be a man be n skilful 9 ?is op]ation1 let him =be> 8 ,silv] a little1 & add "s ,silv] to ! ,regulus by melt+ !m1 & !n aft]w>ds purifie ! ,regulus by ,salt-petre2 = s ! ,gold t is 9 ! ,regulus associates its self to ! adjo9$ ,silv]1 & inri*e? x ) no little increase1 viz4 accord+ z ! ,m9]als h _h m or less ,silv]1 9 ! mak+ _! sep>ation4 ,& ?is is su* a "w z seems suffici5tly able commodi\sly to su/a9 life2 b x requires an exp]i5c$ ,arti/1 n a giddy head$ fell[4 ,nei!r h ,i writt5 ?is process = ^? :o are n z yet well v]s$ 9 ,pyrote*ny1 b = su* :o are well skill'd & dext]\s2 & al?\gh ?is k9d ( op]ation ne$s no great /ore ( ,art1 yet not)/&+1 e "o w n rightly p]fect x1 & !re=e d ,i w>n su* z are n well skill'd 9 ,pyrote*ny to desi/ f ?is lab\r1 & betake !mselves to "s o!r1 & set !mselves ab\t do+ su* ?+s 9 :i* haply !y are bett] skill'd1 & n to lay ! blame on me1 :5 !y are fru/rat$ ( _! expectation1 z if ,i _h n dealt fai?fully & s9c]ely 9 my writ+1 b let !m r impute x to _! own prepo/]\s ra%ness & unskilfulness2 & :at loss soev] !y br+ ^u !mselves1 let !m impute x only to _! own 7misconceptions74 ,to deal pla9ly ) y1 t lab\r is conjoyn$ ) "s difficulty2 b yet if any "o be dilig5t & well ex]cis$ 9 ! ,pyrote*nical ,art1 ! op]ation w succe$ 9 su* an ones h&s v pleasantly2 nor w he want a wor?y pr(it1 especially if he takes su* ,m9]als z are ri*e/1 & use !m ab\t ?is sep>ation4 ,b "s p]haps w say1 ,:5ce %all ,i h ^? s good ,m9]als8 ,:o demon/rates to me1 :i* are aurif]\s1 & :i* are n aurif]\s1 :i* are good1 & :i* are to be reject$1 t s lea/ be+ delud$ 9 ?is1 ,i %\ld lose all my lab\r8 ,i w\ld h su* a "o "k1 t if he has n gott5 s mu* skill & exp]i5ce z to prove a ,m9]al1 :e!r x be aurif]\s1 or n1 he is n at all fit to take ^u him ?is ,lab\r ( sep>ation1 & he 7 f> bett] advis$1 if he :olly ab/a9$ f sett+ ab\t x4 ,b yet t ,i may n omit ought :i* may seem to be desir$ f me1 ,i w ov] & above add "h 9 ?is place1 :at way ,m9]als may be prov$ by1 :e!r !y be aurif]\s or n1 & 'tis on ?is wise to be done2 all ,realg>s1 z ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & o!rs ( t k9d1 are fir/ ( all to be implant$ into ,copp] by cem5tation1 !n are !y to be molt51 or ?r\ghly purg$ & subdu$ ) ,lead 7l z y d ) a crude ,m9]al72 aft] ?is1 !re comes out a c]ta9 little silv]y ,pellet1 & ?is y are to prove z y w\ld = ,gold4 ,n[ accord+ to ! mor5ess or lessness ( ! same1 s is ! bus9ess to be ord]$1 & compute to be made1 :e!r or no ! said ,m9]al is wor? ! pa9s ( sep>ation z a=esaid4 ,likewise ! ,copp] x self may be cupellat$ ) ,lead alone1 & !n ! rema9+ silv] ,pellet be prov$ = ! ,gold1 ) ,aqua-,=tis2 b z = ! ,antimony1 & ,iron1 !y may be well melt$ jo9tly toge!r 9 a ,te/ "u a ,cov] or ,muffel1 or 9 a clean ,crucible 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 ) ?is obs]vation1 t !re be us$ twice z mu* ,antimony z ,iron1 & s a ,regulus w settle1 :i* is to be purg$ or tri$ ) ,lead 9 a ,te/1 & kept fl[+ till all ! fugaci\s p>ts are evaporat$1 :i* done1 !re is f\nd a silv] ,pellet1 :i* is to be prov$ ) ,aqua-=tis1 h[ mu* ,gold x has4 ,,nb4 ,?is probation1 or trial is to be acc\nt$ ( z a c]ta9 & lawful trial1 b su* ?\gh z y may easily err 9 ! do+ (1 & s may h no?+1 ?\gh x _h 9 x a good "p ( ,gold2 = ! ,antimony w n easily suff] x self to be vanqui%$1 or g (f1 b x w break ! ,te/1 or ,cupel1 & ! little ,pellet :i* is ! probatory ,globulus betakes x self 7by reason ( ! fi]c5ess1 or eat+ p5etrativ5ess into ! ,te/7 s t ! ,proba or trial x self1 may mo/ easily become fallaci\s1 & yield no c]ta9 discov]y4 ,:i* to rem$y1 ! bus9ess is to be ?us manag$1 aft] t y\r two p>ts ( ,antimony %all h be5 well melt$ 9 ! ,crucible1 ) y\r "o "p ( ,iron1 !re mu/ be put !re9to a little dri$ ,salt-petre p[d]1 & ! ,pot1 or ,crucible mu/ aga9 be cov]$ ov]1 & c>e tak5 to make !m melt well toge!r2 !n are !y to be p\r$ out into an ,iron ,cone fir/ sme>$ ov] ) ,wax1 & :5 'tis cold1 ! ,regulus is to be knockt (f f ! ,scoria1 to :i* mu/ be add$ twice or ?rice ! weight !re( ( ,lead1 & ! ,regulus ( ! ,antimony do? 9 ! melt+-pot sep>ate x self by ,salt-petre f ! ,lead1 & ! ,lead is to be aft]w>ds cupellat$1 & s t goes all (f1 & ! true weight is _h4 ,b albeit1 t ?is description be cle>ly en\gh deliv]$1 yet c]ta9 ,i am1 t "o 9 t5 w n und]/& x aright1 & !re=e x is behoveful1 m fully to in=m1 & cle>ly to %ew ! ,r$uction ( t ,regulus into scoria by ,salt-petre4 ,to make ?is trial or pro( 'tis n ne$ful to take a huge va/ pot to fill ) ,iron1 'tis suffici5t to take ( ,iron #ajj l4 ( ! small] probatory weight1 & #bjj l4 ( ,antimony1 bo? :i* are to be molt5 toge!r1 & to be precipitat$ ) a little ,salt-petre1 = s ! ,regulus do? ! bett] sep>ate x self f ! scoria's1 ! :i* is !n to be wa%t & purifi$ by ,lead & ,salt-petre4 ,?is ,regulus t comes f ! ,antimony & ,iron1 put ) ?ree times its weight ( ,lead 9 a clean ,crucible1 & make !m well to fl[ 9 a w9d ,furnace1 b cov] y\r pot close t no ,coals fall 91 & s h9d] ! "w1 !n take (f ! cov] & ?r[ 9 a little p[d]$ ,salt-petre1 & aga9 cov] ! ,crucible1 & above all ?+s h a c>e t !re fall n 9 any ,coals1 & let !m lie & op]ate a little ^u ea* o!r1 !n ! ,salt-petre imbibes all ! ,antimony1 ,iron1 & ,lead1 & !reby becomes h>d4 ,?is be+ done1 "s m ,salt-petre is to be aga9 ca/ 91 & y mu/ make !m fl[ toge!r1 & s all ! :ole p>cel ( ,antimony1 ,iron1 & ,lead1 betake !mselves into ! ,salt-petre1 & pass into scoria1 b "p ( ! ,lead rema9s :ole or free1 & is n scorifi$1 & !re9 w ! ,gold be1 :i* ! ,antimony & ,iron _h immix$ 9 !m1 :i* if x be bl[n (f on a probatory ,cupel1 or ,te/1 "u a ,muffel1 !re w !n rema9 ! true weight4 ,,nb4 ,b x is exp$i5t1 t !re be a j proportion obs]v$ 9 ?is k9d ( ,"w1 t y take n ov]mu* ,salt-petre to ?is ablution1 or conv]t+ x into scoria1 & s br+ all ! ,lead into scoria1 b ! bus9ess is s to be manag$1 t !re be left rema9+ "o ?ird "p at lea/1 ( ^? ?ree p>ts ( ,lead y took1 :i* is n r$uc$ into scoria ) ! ,antimony2 !n may x be p\r$ out into a ,cone1 & :5 'tis cool1 ! ,regulus is to be knockt (f f ! scoria1 & ,cupellat$4 ,,nb4 ,he t is m9d$ to wa% ,metals aft] ?is mann] by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 & to r$uce !m into scoria1 mu/ h an especial c>e t n a ,coal falls into ! ,crucible1 = !y w mu* hurt1 & w aga9 precipitate !m1 :i* ! ,salt-petre ha? already imbib$1 & s r5d] ! op]ation invalid4 ,besides1 x is wor? ! :ile to admoni%1 & tell y t all ,ars5ick1 & ,antimony is aurif]\s1 b yet s1 z t "o sort is ri*] ?an ano!r1 & t abundance ( ,copp] & ,iron ha? likewise 9 x ,gold1 :i* no body f9ds out1 nor c x be sep>at$ by t old beat5 way ( ,cupellat+ x ) ,lead4 ,b "s1 or o!r might "h say1 ,:]e %all ,i f9d ,ars5ick1 ,antimony1 ,copp]1 & ,iron1 :i* h ,gold 9 !m8 ,_h !y any ?+ ( wor? 9 !m1 o!rs w\ld d\btlesly h extract$ x1 & n h suff]$ x to come to my h&s :ole & s\nd8 ,to satisfie su* an "o1 ,i answ] ?us1 ?o' ^? t "w on ! ,metals1 d = ! mo/ "p "k1 t !re is 9 ,ars5ick & ,antimony1 a ,volatile ,gold1 yet "k !y n h[ to extract x !ncefrom ) pr(it1 = ! sep>at+ way !y take w\ld co/ m ?an ! ,gold !y %\ld h w\ld yield1 because 7accord+ to _! usual way & cu/om ( work+7 all ( x w\ld vani% away ) fume4 ,& ?is is to be und]/ood ( ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & ,antimony1 all :i* may 7by ! way we h "h m5tion$7 be tam$ & introduc$ into ,copp]1 & be made p]man5t & fixt4 ,b n[1 t !re %\ld sometimes be ,gold implant$1 naturally 9 ,copp]1 & %\ld !re also be left rema9+ unt\*t1 is s done on ?is acc\nt1 because !re is n 9 x s mu* z to pay ! ,co/s ( ! sep>at+ x by ,lead 7= v]ily ! ,cupellat+ x ) ,lead on a ,te/1 requires great exp5ces47 ,?is is ! reason :y ,gold lies immix$ 9 ! ,copp] (t5times1 & _c be !nce extract$ ) pr(it4 ,! same is to be und]/ood ( ,iron1 = a ,ve9 ( ,iron do? (t5times (f] x self1 :i* is v mu* impregnat$ ) ! m preci\s ,metals1 & yet no body ei!r kn[s1 or obs]ves x4 ,= ! ,ore ( ,iron is = ! mo/ "p wont to be =c$ out by unskilful ,m5 :o h no c>e at all ( ! ,gold1 b only ( su* an ,ore z conta9s a good portion ( good & malleable ,iron2 & suppose !y did c]ta9ly "k1 t !re 7 9 #ajj l4 ( ,iron1 "s ,lots ( ,gold1 by :at means 7,i pray7 w\ld !y extract x !ncefrom8 ,= ,iron _c be dealt )al by ,cupellation on ! ,te/1 mu* less c x be sep>at$ 7z ,copp] is7 by ! means ( ,lead2 s t !re's no reason = any "o to wond] t !re are s few to be f\nd1 t promise !mselves1 or seek aft] mu* good out ( ,iron1 see+ x is n s apt a ,subject to be sep>at$1 & subdu$ z ,copp] is4 ,b by ! help ( ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 or ,antimony1 'tis no difficult matt] to tame1 & br+ x "u1 s z to make x yield =? :at x has3 ,& 'tis ?us4 ,?is ,iron1 :i* is aurif]\s1 may fir/ be cem5t$ ) ,ars5ick1 z we h a=e taught ( do+ s ) ,copp]1 !n is x to be precipitat$ into ,regulus's by means ( ,antimony1 :i* ,reguli be+ imbu$1 or mix$ ) ,lead1 & r$uc$ by ,salt-petre into scoria1 & cupellat$1 ! ,gold do? at la/ (f] x self 7:i* 0 hidd5 9 ! ,m9]als1 or ,ores1 & s despis$7 & t ) no contemptible pr(it4 ,b n[ if any ha? a m9d to h ! bus9ess yet m p]fect1 he may in/ead ( ,lead1 add "s ,gold1 & !n r$uce ! ,regulus into scoria's1 by ,salt-petre1 & ab/ract x f ! ,gold2 = s ! ,gold y put !reto do? ! bett] hold t o!r ,gold :i* x has attract$ out ( ! ,regulus1 & !re is made a mu* m pl5tiful encrease1 ?an if ! ,regulus _h be5 scorifi$ ^u ,lead4 ,nor are ! scoria to be ?r[n away1 b !y may be precipitat$ by ?r[+ 9 live ,coals1 :]eby ! ,salt-petre do? aga9 let fall ! ,regulus :i* x ha? swall[$ up1 & :i* ,regulus y may sep>ate f ! dross :5 'tis cold4 ,?is ,regulus may be aft]w>ds commodi\sly us$ 9 o!r ,metalick ,op]ations1 t s x may yield anew out ( x self ! ,gold2 conc]n+ :i* bus9ess !re w a place fall 9 to speak ( by & by4 ,& besides1 ^? drossy ,(fals 7:i* = ! grate/ "p are fixt ,salt-petre7 are also ( good wor?1 :i* may be res]v$ = ! subsequ5t ,metallick ,op]ation1 :i* may be /il$ a p]petual ,metallick-work+ artifice2 s t !re is no?+ at all wa/$1 b all ?+s are ( use4 ,& ?is way ( ! sep>ation ( ,metals is s v pr(itable1 z t any "o may get himself suffici5t ga9 = to supply ! necessities ( ,life4 ,b if y h no fansie to m$dle ) ,ars5ick1 or ,auripigm5t & w\ld will+ly %un !m by reason ( _! poison\s nature1 !y may ev5 be omitt$1 & y may cem5t t aurif]\s ,iron1 ) ! ,gold5 ,m>*asite1 melt x ) ,antimony1 & precipitate x into ,regulus's4 ,= ev5 by ?is means too1 ! ,gold t 0 9 ! ,m>*asite1 is br\ght 9 use1 & yields an increase to t ,gold :i* is extract$ out ( ! ,iron & ,antimony4 ,b if s be !re be no ,gold5 ,m>*asite to be gott51 t sep>ation may be ord]$1 ev5 ) ,iron & ,antimony1 & if ! ,iron be b aurif]\s1 ! ,lab\r w n be )\t pr(it4 ,?is k9d ( sep>ation or eduction ( ,gold out ( ! volatile ,m9]als1 & bas] ,metals w be an egregi\s aid or b5efit to su* z h le>n$ rightly to op]ate 9 ! ,fire1 & :om 7o!rwise7 a griev\s want ( ?+s & small e/ate afflicts2 = !re is en\gh ( ! a=esaid ,m9]als1 e :]e obvi\s1 b !y _c be well h&l$1 or wr\ght ^u by reason ( _! unfix$ness & immaturity1 & !re=e d !y lie neglect$ & z x 7 :olly useless1 & are n made b5eficial to any4 ,i "k t "s d well und]/& ! way ( fix+ ,cobolt1 & ,bismu? by ,salt-petre1 & d !nce get an abundance ( ,silv]2 & likewise !re are "s t "k h[ to tame & subdue ,ars5ical ,realg>s by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 s t !y suff] !mselves to be molt51 & yield =? _! hidd5 ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b he t %all s manage ! bus9ess z to adjo9 !reto ! aurif]\s imp]fect ,metals1 su* an "o w make a m successful "w !re(2 especially if he gets himself "s aurif]\s ,iron1 ! :i* he may get = a small matt]3 ,& besides1 if he makes 8 ,salt-petre himself1 !n all t :ole op]ation ( fix+ or sep>at+ ! volatile ,m9]als w\ld be done ) v little co/s1 & yield mu* ga94 ,,nb4 ,b n[ if any "o w\ld yet get m pr(it by ?is sep>atory op]ation1 !n he mu/ contrive ! do+ x n 9 ,crucibles or ,pots1 b 9 he>?s 7or furnaces7 :]e a great heap ( ! volatile ,m9]al may by fix+ ,nitre melt toge!r1 & be precipitat$ into ,regulus3 !n ! ,regulus may be sep>at$ f ! ,scoria1 & be depurat$ by ,nitre 9 o!r ,furnaces1 & be fitt$ = use2 & s by ?is means may !re be s mu* ga9 gott51 ! l :]e(1 ! great heaps ( ,ores :i* ,m5 are necessitat$ to dig out ( ! b[els ( ! ,e>? ) s mu* exp5ce & *>ges1 w sc>ce af=d4 ,likewise all ,m9]als may by ! help ( ,salt-petre be fix$ by ! moi/ way1 s z to yield p]man5t ,gold & ,silv]2 :]eby 7)\t d\bt7 full z mu*1 if n m1 is obta9$1 z is by ! dry way4 ,! way ( op]at+ is ?is4 ,dissolve a volatile ,m9]al1 be x ,cobolt1 or ,z9k1 ,wismu?1 ,calmei1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 or any o!r ! l m9]al1 9 a /rong ,aqua-=tis2 ! solution be+ made1 sep>ate ! ,aqua-=tis aga92 !n %all y h rema9+ a :ite ,calx1 :i* is fix$ by ! virtue ( ! ,aqua-=tis3 ,s t n[ x w admit ( be+ molt5 ) ,lead1 ( be+ sep>at$ f ! ,scoria1 & ( be+ cupellat$4 ,b he t kn[s h[ to melt t ,calx ) ,antimony & to precipitate x ) aurif]\s ,copp] & ,iron1 gets m ,gold ?an by t op]ation ) ,lead4 ,b haply1 e "o c't p]=m t sep>ation2 = ! excoction or melt+1 ! r$uction into ,scoria1 & ,cupellat+ ^u ! ,te/1 are op]ations m kn[n & easi] to be done4 ,moreov]1 !re are also "s ,m9]als1 :i* may be fix$ ) ! moi/ fire1 t is1 ) a mo/ /rong ,aq4 =tis1 s z to yield _! ,gold & ,silv] 9 ! ,scoria1 b especially ,t91 ,quick-silv]1 & ,lead3 ,if a vehem5tly-/rong ,aq4 =tis be b once ab/ract$ f ,t91 x makes x s fixt1 z t x w n fly away 9 ! greate/ ,fire1 b w melt into a :ite ,glass4 ,b n[1 if y w\ld h x to yield =? its ,gold1 y mu/ melt o!r ,metals ) x1 into :i* ! ,gold may ins9uate x self1 & be made corporeal1 su* z are ,silv] & ,lead4 ,lead1 if x be dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 =tis1 & precipitat$ by ,ur9e1 x gets su* a h>dness1 t x w sc>ce melt 9 a ,crucible2 if y precipitate x ) a ,lixivium1 x becomes glassy2 if ) ,salt-wat]1 x is r5d]$ exce$+ly volatile2 = common ,salt makes all ,metals volatile1 & on ! o!r h&1 ,nitre fixe? !m bo? by ! moi/ & by ! dry way1 b9ds !m1 & con/ra9s !m to abide 9 ! ,fire2 & ?is y are to "k a=eh&4 ,n[1 = ! bett] confirmation ( ?is ?+1 see h[ easily ! common ,m]cury is made to abide ! fire1 if ,aq4 =tis %all h be5 sev]al times drawn (f !refrom1 insomu* t x w suff] x self to be made :olly r$-hot4 ,b n[1 if ! same be sublim$ ) ,_s ( ,salt1 x becomes m & m volatile1 s among/ all ,salts !re's n "o t fixe? ,m9]als1 save ?is mo/ noble ,nitre1 & ?is ha? a natural aptness to d x bo? by ! moi/ & dry way1 z ha? be5 ev5 n[ demon/rat$4 ,& v]ily1 ?is way ( fix+ ! imp]fect ,metals 7:i* is done by ! help ( ,nitre1 by ei!r ! moi/ or dry way7 is to be pref]r$ f> be=e t :i* is done only ) a ,fire ( ,wood1 n b>ely on ?is acc\nt1 because x is soon] & spe$ili] p]=m$1 b = ?is reason too1 because x fixe? bett] & m durably3 ,= if any "o %all endeav\r to make ,ars5ick1 ,cobolt1 or o!r volatile ,m9]als1 p]man5t or fixt1 by ! b>e =ce ( common fire1 ,h[ mu* "t1 ,i pray1 mu/ he all[ x8 ,haply x w require "s mon?s = ?is k9d ( ,"w1 if n a :ole ye>1 yet at lea/ half a ye> 'twill ne$2 :]eas by ! means ( ,nitre x may be done 9 "o or two daies3 ,= if a volatile ,m9]al be mix$ ) ,nitre1 d fulm9ate1 & be edulcorat$1 & t fulm9ation be repeat$ #c or #d times1 x w aft]w>ds endure a suffici5tly-vehem5t melt+ ,fire4 ,or if a ,m9]al be only dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 =t4 & t ,aq4 =t4 aga9 drawn (f !refrom1 x w ev5 by ?is means be r5d]$ fixt & con/ant 9 ! ,fire2 s great is ! =ce & virtue t lies hid 9 ,salt-petre3 ,& ?is ! anci5t ,philosoph]s well knew1 & !re=e said t ! mo/ vehem5t fire ( all 0 to be us$ to ! fixation ( volatile ,m9]als2 & ?is fire is hid only 9 ,nitre1 & is no :]e else to be f\nd2 = ! ,c5tral ,fire ha? too soon )drawn x self f ! volatile ,m9]als & bas] ,metals1 & left !m unripe1 & !y c be advanc$ to a maturity1 bo? by our common ,wood-fire1 & by ! fire ( ,salt-petre1 & be fix$4 ,& n[ ,i suppose t ,i h m ?an suffici5tly prov$1 by :at ,i h said1 ,t ,salt-petre fixe? ,m9]als & ,metals1 bo? by ! dry & moi/ way2 nor c any "o reasonably d5y ! same4 ,moreov]1 ,i judge x n fit to pass ?is too ov] 9 sil5ce1 viz4 ,t ,salt-petre do? likewise make volatile1 n only ! unripe ,m9]als1 b also ! fixt ,metals !mselves2 s z t !y suff] !mselves to be sublim$ & de/ill$ :olly 7l common ,sulphur or ,m]cury7 save ! fces1 :i* are some:at blacki% & /ay beh9d4 ,any und]/&+ man may easily consid] "h :at b5efit is to be hop$ = f su* a ,de/illation ( ,metals2 = see+ t all ?+s are by de/illation br\ght to ! highe/ purity 7z is cle>ly evid5t7 x may well be conclud$1 t :5 9 impure metals ! pure p>ts are sep>at$ f ! impure1 some?+ ( excell5cy mu/ !refrom proce$4 ,i w say no m ( ?is matt] at pres5t1 = ,i h already cle>ly en\gh demon/rat$ & pla9ly en\gh deliv]$ ?is k9d ( de/illation or purification ( metals1 9 ! ?ird "p ( my ,spagyr4 ,ph>macop4 & h !re %ewn1 t e imp]fect metal1 if x %all be de/ill$1 yields volatile ,gold1 & t t volatile ,gold may be made corporeal1 )\t almo/ any ,co/ 9 a p>ticul> way1 7& haply also 9 a univ]sal1 :i* ,i confess ,i h n z yet prov$7 ?i!r !re=e ref]r ,i ! /udi\s ,read] ( ,h]metick & truly ,philosophical ,arcana & ,secrets4 ,b t ! diff]5ce ( ^? waies ( fix+ or conc5trat+ ! volatile ,m9]als1 & likewise ! imp]fect ,metals1 may rightly be p]ceiv$ & laid op51 & t x may appe> h[ mu* m comp5di\s & easie t way :i* is done by ,nitre is ?an t :i* is done ) common fire2 x w be a good help to set d[n "h "s process = an example1 by :i* x w be manife/ h[ labori\s ?is way ( do+ x b>ely ) ,wood is1 & contr>ily h[ easie t way ( do+ x by ! moi/ ,fire ( ,nitre is4 ,x is impossible to fix ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & su*-l z ^! )\t ! help ( ,saltpetre1 unless !y are fir/ introduc$ into o!r metallick bodies1 & are toge!r ) !m1 burnt ) a ,fire ( ,coals1 & r$uc$ into ,a%es1 & turn$ into ,scoria1 & :olly de/roy$1 & !n at la/ r$uc$ aga9 into a metall9e =m1 by ! =ce ( ! int5se fire ( a ,bla/ or ,bell[s3 ,all :i*1 t !y may be dext]\sly p]=m$1 y mu/ proce$ on ?is mann]1 z foll[e?4 ,fir/ ( all1 ! ,cobalt1 ,ars5ick1 or any ,realg> l ^!1 t is aurif]\s1 is to be introduc$ into ,copp] or ,iron by cem5tation1 9 ! way t we h a=em5tion$2 !n ! ,copp] or ,iron ?us cem5t$ ) ! ,realg>s1 is to be r$uc$ into f9e p[d]1 & to be commix$ ) ,antimony1 ,calmei1 or ,calam9>is1 ! ,m>*asite1 & su* ord] is to be tak51 7if = ,ga9s sake y w\ld d a great] heap ( matt]7 to h !m sl[ly & by little & little made r$-hot 9 ,furnaces or ,ov5s1 su* z 9 :i* ! flame may h room to play1 & z'tw]e br&i% x self at top ( ! matt]s1 & /ir !m1 & s let !m be calc9$ & burnt into a%es1 until !y emit no m fume1 & ?is w be 9 "s few daies2 !n are !y to be r$uc$ 9 a conv5i5t ,furnace1 & re/or$ to _! metall9e =m2 !n aga9 mu/ !y be put into ! =m] ,ov51 & !re be calc9$ & burnt into a%es1 /ill /irr+ !m to & fro1 & ! a%es are to be r$uc$1 by ! vehem5t ,bla/ ( ,bell[s1 & ?is a%ify+ & r$uction is to be s long repeat$1 till !re be a ,regulus f\nd 9 ! r$uction1 & all ! residue turns into unpr(itable ,scoria4 ,?is ,regulus !n is to be r$uc$ on a ,te/ into ,scoria1 & ! ,regulus be+ cupellat$1 ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* ! volatile ,m9]als conta9$ 9 !m1 do? %ew x self4 ,,nb4 ,al?o' ?is rep>ation is att5d$ on ) indiff]5t lab\r1 yet not)/&+ 7if !re be a great quantity ( matt] dealt 97 x is also ga9ful1 especially :]e ,m9]als & ,coals are to be _h = a small price1 & also ! o!r imp]fect metals 7z ,lead1 ,copp]1 & ! l7 t concurr 9 ?is k9d ( ,op]ation2 by :i* x also comes to pass1 t !re is a great] quantity ( ,gold & ,silv] extract$4 ,= example1 ,i burn ,copp] or ,iron ) ,ars5ick1 ,cobolt1 & o!r poison\s volatile ,realg>s1 or ) b>e ,calmei only1 :i* also avails to con/r+e or b9d fa/2 ) ^! ,i mix ,antimony1 ,bismu?1 ,z9k1 & ,lead1 & melt !m toge!r3 ,h5ce arise? a brittle mass1 :i* is to be r$uc$ into a%es1 ei!r 9 ,ov5s1 z is already a=e-%ew$1 ) ! flame ( ,wood1 :i* d>ts x self at top ( t mixt matt]1 & by heat+ rip5s x1 or by live ,coals 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 & t on ?is wise3 ,let !re be built a great or small ,furnace1 7( good ,bricks or ,tiles t w endure ! ,fire7 accord+ to ! quantity ( y\r matt] :i* y take to prep>e1 let x be at lea/ a foot ov] 9 ! inside3 9 ! =ep>t let x be op5 a foots heigh? f ! ,pavem5t or ,gr\nd1 to ?is end1 t ! ,grate may be put 9 & tak5 out1 z ne$ is4 ,!n "s #b or #c foot high] ?an ! ,grate1 let a door be made1 :]eby y may ?r[ 9 ! ,coals1 & above or at top ( ! ,furnace are to be made ,*imneys1 fitt$ to receive & cond5se ! fume ( ! metal1 t x may n fly into ! air1 b be+ !re cool'd1 may be tak5 out4 ,all ?is be+ done1 fill ! ,furnace ) ,coals1 & :5 !y are well k9dl$1 ca/ 9 a portion ( y\r metall9e mixture1 :i* w quickly melt1 & be+ melt$1 w run ?r\gh ! fi]y ,coals1 & /ill keep fum+1 & elevate x self up into ! appo9t$ ,*imneys2 t :i* melts d[n ?r\gh ! ,coals & ,grates1 & is 9 ! =m ( metal "u ! ,furnace1 7:i* bottom mu/ be made some:at %elv+71 t ! metal :i* falls d[n may run into a hole or pit1 is to be tak5 up ) an ,iron ,spoon1 & aga9 ?r[n 9 ^u ! ,coals1 & ?is is to be s (t5 repeat$1 & s long1 till all y\r :ole mixture be burnt into a%es1 or c>ri$ up 9 fume1 & s %all be a%ifi$ & sublim$ 9 ! appo9t$ ,tunnels or ,*imneys1 :i* ,flores or metall9e ,fumes y mu/ take & r$uce !m 9 a r$uc+ ,furnace1 s "p ( !m w pass into a fusile ,metal1 b brittle4 ,?is ,metal n[ mu/ be aga9 a%ify'd 9 t roa/+ or burn+ ,furnace1 & be r$uc$ by bla/ ( ,bell[s2 & ?is a%ify+ & r$uction is to be s (t5 repeat$1 till all be se5 turn$ into ,dross or ,glass2 :i* ,dross or ,scorias are !n to be r$uc$ ) ! mo/ vehem5t bla/ ( ,bell[s1 & s !y w produce a ,regulus :i* is to be cupellat$ ) ,lead1 z is abovesaid4 ,,nb4 ,b if s be t ( ! la/-made ,scoria a ,regulus _c be made by ! bla/ ( ! ,bell[s1 & t ! ,scoria rema9 ,scoria1 'tis a sign t y h tak5 too mu* ,t91 or t y\r ,fire ha? be5 too int5se2 & !re=e y mu/ take su* ,scoria1 & beat !m to p[d]1 & mix !m ) a little ( ei!r ! fluid ,ore ( ,lead1 or ,spume !re(1 & make !m fl[ 9 a r$uc+ ,furnace1 !n ! ,lead draws ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! ,scoria1 :i* may aft]w>ds be cupellat$4 ,b z conc]n+ ! mann] ( mak+ ! roa/+ or a%ify+ ,furnace1 z likewise ! fus+ or r$uc+ ,furnace1 ,i _c inde$ at pres5t "h deciph] x1 b ,i w d x 9 ! ,?ird ,"p foll[+1 :]e m su*-l conc5trations ( ,metals %all be m5tion$ & treat$ (4 ,& f>!r1 ! well-m9d$ ,read] mu/ also "k1 t ?is k9d ( ,conc5tration is n at all writt5 = ^? t are z yet :olly ignorant ( ! ,art ( melt+ metals1 b = su* only z h already sweat$ at ! ,fire1 & h be5 (t5 & mu* v]s$ 9 su* ,sep>ations or ,liquefactions4 ,i "q n1 b !re w be _m t w despise ?is my way ( op]at+1 & c\nt x an impossible ?+1 su* are to be left to please !mselves ) _! own fancies4 ,b )al1 "s w be f\nd1 to :om ! nature ( metals is kn[n1 & ^! w give cr$it to :at ,i say1 & w abundantly pr(it !mselves1 especially 9 ^? places :]e ,m9]als1 ,coals1 & o!r ?+s requisite are to be _h = a small price4 ,! greate/ ,exp5ce 9 ?is way ( ,conc5tration is ! ,coals1 :i* too _c be any ?+ mu* 9 ^? places :]e !re are su* va/ ,woods4 ,e "o may h 8 lib]ty to try x or let x alone4 ,,nb4 ,b ,i d op5ly affirm1 t if s be any "o %all "k h[ rightly to h&le & manage ?is ,"w1 x may be comp>$ ) ! p]petual or alwaies-la/+ m9es2 & :]e m9]als may be _h1 x w be mo/ ga9ful2 b ,i w n p]swade any to attempt x 9 ^? ,coa/s :]e all ?+s are de>4 ,nor d ,i ?9k x amiss to disswade !m t h no exp]i5ce 9 ^! k9d ( ,op]ations1 le/ ^u ! ill managem5t ( ! ,op]ation1 ! effect %\ld n succe$ s luckily z !y hop$ =1 & t !n !y %\ld lay ! blame ^u me4 ,t :i* ,i h at pres5t writt51 is agreeable to ! ,tru?1 & may be successfully & ga9fully p]=m$ by an exp]i5c$ ,arti/ or ,laborator3 ,& !re=e z ,i h a=e w>n$1 s d ,i aga9 advise ! unexp]t to ab/a9 f ?is ,"w1 unless he means to lose 8 ,lab\r & ,exp5ces4 ,su* ?+s z ,i h "h omitt$ = brevities sake to speak ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,metals1 ! ,?ird & ,f\r? ,"p %all abundantly decl>e2 b :oev] he be t %all "k h[ to br+ to pass su* a ,conc5tration1 ei!r by ! means ( ,salt-petre1 by ! dry way ( a flame1 or ! moi/ way1 by ! help ( ,aq4 =t4 %all h a bett] effect ?an he t use? ! ,fire ( ,wood2 b on ! o!r h&1 ?is ,fire by ,wood is ( less ,co/ ?an ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,"w ( ,salt-petre is4 ,alas6 ,:at a deal ( co/s & lab\rs h ,i be/[$ 9 my life1 9 se>*+ out & try+ ^? k9d ( bus9esses1 & hav+ n[ br\ght x to ?is pass1 z to be able to yield me ! ,rew>d ( my ,pa9s1 ,i am n able to manage s vehem5t a fire1 & to ord] ! matt]s :i* require s great an heat8 ,!re=e d ,i n[ ) a will+ m9d make an (f] ( ^! my ,exp]im5ts1 to ^? :o are ( a vigor\s age1 & h ,bodies capable ( und]go+ ! toil+ 9 ! ,fire4 ,b t ,i may return to ! ?+s a=e spok5 (1 & t t a%ify+ & r$uction may n seem to ! unexp]i5c'd altoge!r impossible & incr$ible1 ,i w = _! sakes br+ und5iable ,reasons or ,argum5ts1 :]eby x %all be suffici5tly en\gh evid5c$1 t su* a c9]ation or turn+ into ,scoria1 ha? its f\ndation 9 ,nature1 & t aft] ?is mann]3 ,:osoev] he be t ha? se5 or exp]i5c$ some:at 9 metals1 kn[s1 t ! sep>ation ( ! m excell5t metals f ! m vile1 is to be done by ! b5efit ( ! ,fire3 = if s be t ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,lead1 ,t91 %\ld be melt$ toge!r into "o mass1 & y w\ld sep>ate !m by ! ,fire ! "o f ! o!r2 ?is _c be done any o!r way1 b by add+ to t mixture "s o!r adv5titi\s & de/ructive ?+ :]eby ! bas] metals may be dissipat$ & depriv$ ( _! metallick =m1 ( :i* sort is common ,sulphur & su*-l2 = ?is works fir/ on ! imp]fect metals1 de/roys !m1 or br+s !m into scoria & dross1 :i* :5 !y are s1 & no m metals1 !y h no communion ) metals1 nor desire or love to be commixt ) !m aft]w>ds3 & by h[ mu* ! m sulphureity !re is 9 ,metals1 s mu* ! easi] do? common ,sulphur de/roy !m & turn !m into ,scoria3 ,b1 by h[ mu* ! nobl] ! metals %all be1 s mu* ! less detrim5t do? ,sulphur br+ ^u !m1 & ! less able is x to di/urb 7or alt]7 !m4 ,b besides1 ,sulphur does n only d ?is1 b ev5 ! ,fire1 & ,salt-petre bo? 9 ! moi/ & 9 ! dry way4 ,x is done ) ,sulphur1 if ! metallick mixture be granulat$ & burnt !re)al1 or t x be despoil$ ( ! metall9e ,nature1 !n mu/ x be molt5 & by precipitation be driv5 or be sep>at$ into div]s ,regulus's4 ,= ! ,sulphur conv]ts ! ,mass into ,scoria1 :i* :5 !y are molt51 t :i* 9 !m is ! mo/ noble do? always sep>ate x self f ! ,scoria1 & settle to ! bottom2 !n next ! mo/ noble "p comes o!r :i* is excell5t1 b yet %ort ( ! =m]1 & s consequ5tly x desc5ds f "o degree to ano!r1 z f ,gold to ,silv]1 f ,silv] to ,lead1 f ?is to ,copp]1 f ,copp] to ,iron1 c4 z ha? be5 by my =m]ly describ$ sep>atory ,art suffici5tly en\gh %ewn4 ,b ,nitre p]=ms ! sep>ations x makes 9 a diff]5t mann]3 ,= aft] t ! metallick ,mass is molt5 9 a ,crucible1 & t ?is 7viz4 ,nitre7 ha? be5 !re9to put1 x do? 9 ! fir/ place set ^u ! sulphure\s "p1 & turns t into ,scoria1 !n ! bas] ,metal1 & ?us x does on1 s long till x ha? attract$ all ! imp]fect ,metals to x self1 & r$uc$ !m into ,scoria3 & s ! p]fect ,metals rema9 alone1 pure2 :i* ord] or gov]nance ( ,op]ation1 is also to an aga91 extant 9 my ,writ+s4 ,aga91 ! b>e fire is wont to keep ano!r diff]5t way ( de/roy+ & scorify+ ,metals1 ?an ,sulphur & ,nitre d4 ,= if a ,metall9e mixture be put 9 ! fire1 ! m imp]fect "p !re( is consum$ 9 ! fir/ place1 & driv5 into a%es1 ! m excell5t "p ga!rs up x self into a globul> =m2 & z long z x f9ds any consumable ?+ !re91 s long does x "w & act !reupon1 nor leaves x (f a=e x ha? r$uc$ all into a%es4 ,b t "p :i* is ( a con/ant & durable nature1 rema9s unhurt by ! fire2 b yet if ! combu/ible "p be too mu* bigg] 9 bulk ?an ! abide+ "p1 x does n only c>ry away ) x ! silv]1 b sometimes also a good "p ( ! ,gold1 & br+s x into a%es4 ,& n[1 if ^? a%es %all be molt5 ) a /rong fire1 !n ! a%es :i* arise out ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 are turn$ into ,glass1 or scoria1 b ! a%es ( ! p]fect ,metals d r$uce1 & re/ore !mselves into a malleable ,body1 :e!r x be ,silv] or ,gold1 accord+ z x _h ?is or t ,metall9e mixture 9 x2 & if y proce$ yet f>!r1 ) melt+ ! a=esaid scoria 9 ! fire1 !re w a new ,regulus fall out1 :i* conta9s 9 x t ,metal1 :i* is ! noble/ next ,gold & ,silv]1 viz4 ,lead1 & ,copp]2 ! ,t91 & ,iron d = ! mo/ "p abide 9 ! scoria3 ,ev5 z x is 9 ,cupellation1 or ! sep>ation ( ! ,metals by ! ,cupel1 ! sep>ation is !re also done1 by ! b>e fire only1 & :5 ! fire acts ^u ! mixture1 x r$uce? ! ,lead into scoria1 or spume1 or ,li?>ge1 & :ile ?is is r$uc$ ?us1 x sp>es n ! ,t91 ,iron1 or ,copp]1 =asmu* z !y are likewise combu/ible1 & ( aff9ity !reto1 b turns ^! toge!r also into scoria1 :i* said scoria d !n creep1 or s9k into t p5etrable1 & por\s ,c9]iti\s ,vessel1 or ,te/1 z long z any ( x rema9s3 ,b ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* "k n h[ to be ?us burnt up into scoria or a%es1 l ! o!r imp]fect ,metals are left depur$ & cleans$ ^u ! ,cupel3 ,! l also1 is to be judg$ ( ! a=esaid inc9]ation ( ,volatile ,m9]als1 or imp]fect ,metals2 t is to say1 :5 !y und]go ! =ce ( ! fire1 !y _c b g into scoria & a%es1 & if !y h 9 !m some:at t is especially good1 & durable1 yet ! great] "p be+ combu/ible1 has ! preval5cy2 s t ! m excell5t "p :i* is 9 x1 is conv]t$ toge!r into a%es & scoria4 ,b yet x may be aft]w>ds r$uc$1 = by ! vehem5t bla/ ( ,bell[s1 x sep>ates x self f ! m base "p1 & aga9 assumes a body ,metall9e1 :e!r x be ,gold or ,silv]4 ,by ?is ,disc\rse any "o t is n :olly void ( all ,metallick k may see1 t ! ,metallick ,inc9]ation & ,r$uction1 :i* we h a=e deliv]$1 is built ^u a firm f\ndation3 ,b he t _c und]/& or appreh5d ^! ?+s1 is uncapable ( be+ holp5 by any art4 ,b ! foll[+ ?ird & f\r? p>ts w yield a m cle> light1 or in/ruction4 ,fur!rmore y are to obs]ve1 t !re are likewise o!r ways :]eby ,metals are r$uc$ into scoria1 & ! bett] & m excell5t "p is aft]w>ds extract$ out ( ! scoria1 viz4 by ! help ( ,t]re/rial ?+s :i* are toge!r1 sulphure\s1 ( :i* sort is all ,s&1 ,fl9t1 & ! l4 ,if ought ( ?is k9d be p]mixt & molt5 ) ! metall9e ,calxes1 x reta9s ) x ! vil] "p1 & lets g ! m excell5t2 z = in/ance1 !re's ! ,glass ( ,lead3 ,= if ! a%es ( ,lead be molt5 ) ,s&1 or ,fl9ts1 all ! ,lead toge!r ) ! ,fl9ts is conv]t$ into ,glass1 or scoria1 b ! ,silv] or ,gold :i* 0 9 ! ,lead sep>ates x self l a ,regulus1 & desc5ds to ! bottom4 ,"s k9ds ( ,salts also are able to make ^? scoria's1 viz4 ^? ,salts :i* are extract$ out ( burnt a%es1 & are commonly call$ ,alkalies1 su* z are ! burnt fces ( ,w9e1 ! ,t>t> ( ,w9e1 ,pott]s-a%es made ( ! a%es ( ,wood1 & o!r su* l2 ^! also love to dissolve ! sulphure\s p>ts ( metals1 & d leave ! ,gold & ,silv] t is !re9 :ole & s\nd1 & s make a sep>ation ( ! good f ! evil1 & give !m a notable spl5d\r3 ,conc]n+ :i* wa%+1 we w treat m fully 9 ! foll[+ ?ird "p4 ,besides too1 ev5 common ,salt de/roye? & r$uce? ! imp]fect metals into scoria1 b n aft] su* a mann] z ,alkalies d by wa%+1 b by dissolv+ & extract+4 ,= if a metallick ,calx1 or ,ore1 be p[d]$ & mixt ) common ,salt1 & molt5 toge!r1 ! ,salt do? m readily seize ^u ! metal1 ?an on ! re/ ( ! dross9ess1 dissolves x1 & turns x into z x 7 scoria4 ,b to illu/rate ?is ?+ by an ,example1 ,if ,i w\ld sep>ate a m9]al :i* ha? 9 x1 ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,gold1 & ,silv]1 & %\ld melt x ?us mixt ) ! ,salt1 !n ! ,salt w\ld ! fir/ "t lay hold on ! ,iron only1 & leave ! o!r metals2 b if s be !re 7 n s mu* ,iron1 z = ! ,salt to satisfy its dev\r+ self1 x w\ld dissolve ! ,copp] too1 ! ,silv] & ,gold rema9+ unt\*t2 = ,salt is a common ,enemy to ,silv]1 b a ,fri5d to ! ,iron & ,copp]1 :i* x will+ly dissolves 9 ! melt+1 & attracts to x self1 :e!r x be ea* ap>t by !mselves1 or bo? jo9tly toge!r1 :i* if y are m9d$ aga9 to sep>ate ea* f ! o!r1 y mu/ p[d] t molt5 ,mass1 & p\r wat] !reupon1 & boil x2 s ! ,iron & ,copp] ent]s into ! wat]1 toge!r ) ! ,salt1 :]e9to if y aft]w>ds put "s ,iron ,rods1 ! ,copp] precipitates x self1 & ! ,iron abides 9 ! salt wat]1 & is made v fit to use 9 dy+ l ,vitriol2 b if x w n be coagulat$ l ,vitriol1 !n ! ,copp] 7:i* ha? precipitat$ x self ab\t ! ,iron7 is to be wa%t & molt51 out ( :i* comes pur] ,copp]4 ,b yet su* a ,copp] may be conv]t$ to bett] use ?an to be molt51 ( :i* m %all be spok5 9 ! ?ird "p4 ,by ?is means1 may "o sep>ate & br+ into use ^? ,copp]y ,m9]als1 :i* h mu* ,iron 9 !m1 & by :i*1 ! ,copp] is o!rwise r5d]$ unmalleable & unpr(itable3 & ?is is su* an ,evil1 z ! ,metal-work]s h hi!rto little kn[n :at rem$y to apply2 :]eas 9 ! mean :ile !re lie 9 _m places no contemptible ,m9es ( ,copp]1 neglect$ & unm$l$ )al1 because !y h ,iron commixt ) !m4 ,"s !re h be51 :o h endeav\r$ to extract ! ,iron by ! help ( a ,load-/one1 b ?is way is too tr\blesom1 & s is n pr(itable2 b x may be aptly & conv5i5tly done aft] ?is mann]1 did !y b "k h[ rightly to use "h t a=esaid salt wat]1 & ! precipitat$ ,copp]3 ,= ! salt exalte? ! ,iron1 & ! ,iron do? aga9 exalt ! salt1 & animate x1 s z t x may aft]w>ds ) a little lab\r & co/s be1 all ( x1 & )\t any loss1 conv]t$ into good ,salt-petre4 ,b "s or o!r may say1 :at pr(it w\ld !re r$\nd unto me1 if ,i %\ld season "o or two1 or m ,copp] m9]als ) salt1 :]eby ! ,copp] may be !nce drawn out8 ,i w\ld h su* an "o to "k1 t 9 t ,op]ation1 "s hundr$s1 or ?\s& p\nds may be done toge!r1 & ! bus9ess may be ord]$ ^u fire 9 di/9ct ,furnaces1 t s a great pr(it may be gott52 & n only ?us1 b ! same may likewise be done )\t any ,furnace or ,ov51 ) _m hundr$1 or ?\s& p\nds 9 "o ,op]ation1 at ! op5 ,air 9 ! ,field1 or 9 a ,wood1 :]e t ,ore & salt are to be f\nd2 s t ! salt may s]ve z a cov]+ to ! m9]al1 & ! m9]al z a cov]+ to ! salt1 & ! ,wood may s]ve bo? = ! ,furnace & fire4 ,?is n[ 9 my judgm5t is an artificial extraction ( ,copp] out ( ! ,m9es1 7especially :5 'tis su* an ,ore71 :i* 7o!rwise7 is n ( any pr(it by reason ( ! immixt ,iron1 or else consi/s ( su* a lean ,ve9 ( ,copp]1 z w n suffice to quit ! co/s ( gett+ x out1 b yet x may by ?is means be sep>at$1 ) no contemptible pr(it4 ,= !re are e :]e almo/ su* poor ,copp] ,ore z ?is :i* lie & are n dreamt (3 ,= inde$ x _c be expect$1 t1 7if :5 a ,copp] ,m9e 7or ,ore7 do? conta9 9 x "s small matt] ( ,copp]1 x be+ s ov]:elm$ z 'tw]e ) ! mu*ness ( het]og5eal m$lies or mixtures1 t x _c precipitate x self into ,regulus's b passe? into ,scoria7 x %\ld answ] ! co/s t are to be sp5t on ! =c+ x out2 & !re=e su* ,m9]als mu/ ( necessity rema9 )\t use4 ,& h[ _m su* k9d ( ,ores h ,i f\nd 9 ,g]many1 :i* a man may h by heaps1 b no body reg>ds !m1 = t 7z we h already said7 !y are too b>r5 or poor3 ,:]eas not)/&+ !y may be mo/ easily p]fect$ by ! help ( ,salt1 s z to be made v ga9ful1 ! co/s exce$+ly well repaid t %all be laid out ^u !m1 especially 9 ^? places :]e !re is su* an abundance ( ,salt1 t ! ,inhabitants "k n :at to d ) ! pl5ty !y h ( x4 ,_m su* places !re are 9 ,g]many1 z ,tirole1 ,saltzburg1 ,bav>ia1 & ! ,diocess t we call ,b]gtes-gad53 9 :i* places all ! :ole m\nta9s d n only ab\nd ) ,salts1 b h no small portion ( ,copp] too3 ,nor is x s 9 ^? places only1 b likewise e :]e2 ,salt is common & ( a small price ?r\gh\t all ,g]many4 ,& z we h already %[n y1 t ,iron & ,copp] may be commodi\sly extract$ out ( ! ,ores by melt+ x ) common ,salt1 & may be aga9 sep>at$ f ea* o!r by precipitation3 ,s likewise may ! same be done 9 a moi/ way by boil+2 & is ?us1 if ! ,ore be gr\nd & a long :ile boil$ ) v ,salt-wat]1 ! ,copp] w be dissolv$ & passe? into ! ,salt-wat]1 out ( :i* x is to be precipitat$1 & s fitt$ = use4 ,b n[1 if ! ,salt be di/ill$ into a ,_s1 !n is x apt n only to extract ,copp]1 b also ,gold out ( ! ,ore1 & w be ( exce$+ mu* pr(it3 ,b ?is op]ation ha? already be5 long ago describ$ by me1 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ! ,m9]al ,"w4 ,,nb4 ,b x w be yet m pr(itable & ga9ful to prep>e t wat] out ( ! ,salts & especially out ( ,nitre1 :i* wat] is b ( small price1 & yet not)/&+ x is ( t ,p[] & ,virtue1 z to dissolve or extract all ! ,metals out ( ! ,ores3 & z well ! ,silv] z ! ,gold & ,copp] 9 ! solution1 may be aga9 precipitat$ s+ul>ly or ea* ,p] se "o aft] ano!r2 & ?is k9d ( wat] may y likewise use ab\t all ,fossiles or ,ores ) a mo/ wond]ful abbreviation4 ,b n[1 if y use common ,aqua-=tis1 x extracts only ! ,silv] & ,copp]1 & leaves ! ,gold3 & if y take common ,aqua-regia1 x attracts only ! ,gold & ,copp]1 & leaves ! ,silv]2 s t nei!r ( ^! ha? 7z we use to say7 all ! po9ts 9 x1 especially see+ su* a k9d ( ,wat] s]ves b once only2 nor is !re z yet any "o f\nd :o kn[s h[ to sep>ate ! metals 9 ! solution "o f ano!r1 s z t ! wat] may /ill rema9 good & fit = o!r ! l uses4 ,b z conc]n+ ?is ,wat] ( m9e1 ?us /&s ! case1 viz4 ,"o ,metal may be precipitat$ aft] ano!r out ( ! ,wat]1 & ea* di/9ctly1 & yet = all ?is1 ! ,wat] lose? n ought ( its ,virtue1 b may be _m times s]viceable2 c]ta9ly x is a mo/ pr(itable inv5tion1 :i* 79 ! do+ or p]fect+ "s metals & m9]als7 is to be pref]r$ _m degrees be=e any melt+ by ,fire4 ,= if t !re are sev]al ,metals ( div]se k9ds1 9 "o ,ore2 z ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,iron1 ,lead 7& ?is (t5 happ5s s7 & !y %\ld be =c$ out by ,fire1 !y w\ld yet rema9 mixt toge!r2 & !re's a great deal ( "w to sep>ate !m4 ,= fir/ !y are to be cupellat$ on ,te/s ) a great deal ( ,lead1 t s ! imp]fect ,metals1 z ! ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,t9 & ,lead if !re91 may g (f2 !n ! ,gold is to be sep>at$ also ap>t1 or by a p>ticul> op]ation1 by ! help ( a sep>at+ ,wat]1 & ?is is n e bodies "w1 nor h all su* z are skill'd 9 ! ,art1 9 all places necess>y provision at h&4 ,b on ! o!r h&1 !re ne$s n 9 t o!r k9d ( way1 any ?+ save ! ,wat] & "s ,glasses1 ) ^! may y manage & compleat all ! :ole bus9ess1 & get a great deal ( ga9 )\t noise & tr\ble4 ,= z to su* a "o z betakes himself to ?is k9d ( "w1 8 ,neighb\rs _c accuse him1 t he w 7"o "t or o!r7 ru9e _! ,=tunes & ,h\ses by ,fire1 = !y he> no bl[+ ( ! bell[s1 nor see !y any ,coals c>ri$ into 8 ,h\se4 ,nor w ! ,smi?s say t 'tis 8 fault t ,coals are s de>1 z 'twas object$ to him :o call$ himself ! little ,c\ntry fell[4 ,besides too1 he w %un ! suspicion ( ! ,magi/rates1 nor w he give !m occasion to suspect him to be a ri* blade1 & s torm5t him ) ! m griev\s exactions & ) qu>t]+ ( ,s\ldi]s4 ,& n[ yet m1 ,?is k9d ( extraction does n only app]ta9 to ! gett+ out ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! ,ores or ,m9]als & su* z are volatile & crude1 & :i* are e :]e to be met )al1 & may )\t detrim5t to any1 & ) a safe consci5ce be fix$ & sep>at$ by ! help ( ?is ,wat]3 ,b y may also by ! m$iation ( ?is ,wat]1 pr(itably & ) v small ,lab\r sep>ate all metallick mixtures1 su* z are mixt at _! fir/ =c+ out ( ! ,ores1 or are melt$ into "o ,mass on any o!r acc\nt1 & s obta9 ea* ,metal pure & free f all het]og5eities4 ,z = example1 ,put case ,i h 9 my h&s a c]ta9 metallick ,mass1 :i* ha? 9 x ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,lead1 ,t91 ,iron1 & ,copp]3 ,n[ ,i w\ld will+ly sep>ate ! ,gold ,silv] !refrom3 hi!rto !re ha? be5 no o!r way kn[n ( obta9+ x b by cupellat+ su* a ,mass or mixture ^u ! ,te/ ) ,lead1 & s depurat+ x2 9 :i* cupellation1 ! ,copp]1 ,t91 & ,iron1 d pass toge!r ) ! ,lead into ! ,te/1 b ! ,gold & ,silv] rema9 beh9d1 :i* are to be aft]w>ds sep>at$ ) ,aqua-=tis1 t y may h ea* by x self4 ,b ! ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,lead & ,t9 d rema9 int]mixt ) ea* o!r 9 ! ,te/1 & %\ld y aga9 melt !m ev5 by ! /ronge/ bla/1 yet w !y be commixt1 & c h>dly be sep>at$ ! "o f ! o!r4 ,b by ?is way ( ours if !y be dissolv$ 9 ! wat] toge!r1 y may cont9ually precipitate !nce "o ,metal f ano!r1 & take !m ea* ap>t1 & n only ! ,gold & ! ,silv] by !mselves1 b ! ,copp]1 ,t91 ,iron1 & ,arg5t-vive 7ea* ap>t74 ,b x is n s necess>y 7if 9 su* a metall9e ,mass :]e9 are conta9$ s _m ,metals1 ! ,gold & ,silv] be b ! small] "p7 to dissolve all ! o!r bas] metals toge!r1 to get out ! ,gold & ,silv]2 ?is w n be advis$ly done1 b x w\ld be bett]1 fir/ to purify t ,mass ^u a ,te/ ) ,lead1 & s to sep>ate ! ,gold & ,silv] by ! help ( t wat]1 or else t ,mass may be burnt ) ,brim/one1 & ! ,gold be !nce precipitat$ & depur$4 ,b if ! ,mass ha? less ( ,iron1 ,copp]1 & ,t91 ?an ( ,gold1 !re w n be su* ne$ ( purify+ ! ,mass1 by fir/ burn+ x ^u a ,te/1 & !n sep>at+ x by ,aqua-=tis1 z is commonly kn[n & us$ to be done3 b ! :ole mixture mu/ be dissolv$1 & ! ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* y please1 be sep>ately1 or ap>t precipitat$ into a clean ,calx1 !n ! ,copp] also ap>t1 !n ! ,t92 b z = ! ,iron1 y may =be> to precipitate t1 because !re are no great matt]s to be p]=m$ ) its ,calx1 & x w be bett] to draw (f ! ,aqua-=tis !nce1 :]eby x may aga9 be _h pure1 & fit = use4 ,!n ! ,iron :i* abides beh9d1 if x be made r$ hot1 yields a mo/ excell5t ,crocus ,m>tis1 & a mo/ excell5t ,+r$i5t = ,*irurgeons1 = all _! ,w\nd-balsams & ,exicatory ,empla/]s2 x is /ictick2 x w also be s]viceable to ,pa9t]s to make exquisite col\rs !re)al1 s t ! ,iron :i* is ! base/ ,metal 9 ! :ole mixture1 if x %all be ?us wr\ght ^u & br\ght into good ,crocus ,m>tis1 yields ! money t 0 laid out ^u ! wat]1 & yet ?is v wat]1 aft] its ab/ract+ f ! ,iron is n less fit = use1 b is bett] ?an x 0 be=e4 ,= 9 its ab/raction f ! ,iron1 x br\ght ov] ) x "s ,gold5ness1 :i* ,gold5 prop]ty do? aft]w>ds1 9 o!r metallick solutions1 associate x self to ! ,metals1 is imbody$1 & yields z mu* ,gold z ! price almo/ 7( ! wat]7 a=e 7?us us$7 c\ld be judg$ at4 ,s likewise !re's no ne$ ( r$uc+ ! ,calx ( ,v5us into ,copp]1 b x is twice m preci\s ?an o!r good common ,copp]1 because x c 9 a few h\rs space be *ang$ into excell5t ,v]digrease1 & s is #d or #f times ! value ( ,copp] x self4 ,fur!r1 x is n ne$ful to melt d[n ! precipitat$ ,calx ( ,silv] )\t any f>!r pr(it1 b 'tis bett] to melt x by ! means ( ! liquor ( ,sulphur or ,antimony1 = by ?is op]ation w x become aurif]\s1 & be meliorat$4 ,f9ally1 y are n b\nd to melt ev5 ! ,calx ( ,sol1 )\t any pr(it 9 melt+1 b y may ev5 !re\t( draw "s pr(it2 = if x be amalgamat$ ) ! ,m]cury ( or x becomes m augm5t$ f ! & 2 or else x may be us$ by ! ,goldsmi?s to ,gild )al1 & by ,pa9t]s1 if its brightness & spl5d\r be fir/ re/or$ unto x1 = s x may be us$ ab\t ,pa9t+ or writ+4 ,s !n1 f ?is op]ation do? result a manifold b5efit1 & bo? ! ,iron & ,copp]1 z also ! ,gold & ,silv] are r5d]$ bett]1 & m preci\s ?an !y w\ld h o!rwise be51 if !y _h be5 sep>at$ ea* f ! o!r aft] ! common mann]1 by ! fire4 ,!re=e1 !re is n only a great b5efit gott5 9 t way ( op]at+1 9 ?us extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( _! ,ores1 & out ( ! ,crude ,m9]als1 & 9 ?is s comp5di\s a sep>ation ( a ,mass 7or mixture7 ( ,metals2 b also1 t sep>ation br+s m pr(it ?an ! commonly us$ & p]ceiv$ way ( sep>at+ ,gold & ,silv] by ,aqua-=tis do?1 9 :i* way ! ,mass is to be fir/ burnt to purity1 & all ! het]og5eities are to be tak5 away ^u a ,te/2 !n ! ,silv] is to be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua-=tis1 & to be sep>at$ f ! ,gold2 ?is done1 !n ! dissolv$ ,silv] is to be precipitat$ ei!r by ,copp]1 or by putt+ wat] !reunto1 or else ! wat] is to be !ncefrom di/ill$2 f :5ce1 !re is n only to be expect$ no great] pr(it ?an :at is _h 7or gott57 out ( ! ,gold sep>at$ f ! ,silv]1 b )al ev5 half ! wat] is lo/4 ,b n[ "h 79 my way7 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,aqua-=tis is pres]v$1 & is inde$ meliorat$ 7if !re 7 ,t9 or ,iron 9 ! ,mass7 ! v b>e ,crocus ,m>tis only yields z mu* z ! wat] co/1 ! ,flos ris is me] ga9s2 ! ,calx ( ,silv] is by a solution ( ,antimony enri*$ ) ,gold1 ! ,gold5 ,calx is augm5t$ by ,saturn1 & ,luna1 ,s t ! ga9 is f\rfold1 besides t ,gold :i* is gott5 by ,sep>ation out ( ! ,silv]2 & n[ may n ,i ju/ly call ?is an ,artificial extraction or rep>ation ( ! ,metals1 by ! moi/ way2 b n[1 l z ?is is a v notably pr(itable way ( extract+ ! ,metals out ( ! ,ores or ,m9]als1 ( artificially sep>at+ !m by ! moi/ way2 s likewise may ! same be done 9 ! dry way by fusion2 if 7viz47 ! ,m9]a's are dissolv$ by ,antimony or ,lead1 "o ( ! ,metals aft] ano!r %all be !ncefrom precipitat$2 s t x is n s altoge!r necess>y to cupellate su* a ,mass1 & by ! sep>atory wat] 7or ,aqua-=tis to sep>ate t1 :i* 7by t burn+ on ! ,te/7 %all h be5 ?r\ghly purg$2 ,b if all ! ,metals %all be molt5 toge!r into "o ,mass1 !re may 7fir/7 be precipitat$ ! ,gold1 !n ! ,silv]1 !n also ! ,copp]1 & by ! help ( ,nitre be r5dr$ pure & malleable2 & ?is too may be done )\t mu* lab\r or co/s2 s t z well by ! moi/1 z also by ! dry way1 all ! ,metals may be v commodi\sly & comp5di\sly1 & 9 %ort "t sep>at$ ! "o f ! o!r by ! b5efit ( ,salt-petre4 ,suppose ,i h a ,mass t has ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp] & ,iron 9 x1 & ,i w\ld h x sudd5ly depur$2 !re=e ,i may only burn x ) ,sulphur1 & by ! help ( ,saturn precipitate "o ,metal f ano!r1 & purifie ! ,regulus1 by ,nitre1 & su* a ,mass ?\gh x 7 #ajj p\nd weight c\ld ,i sep>at$ ) ! easy lab\r ( "o day1 = #c or #d ,doll>s co/s2 b z = su* an "o z ha? no use = solution precipitation1 or ha? n conv5i5t melt+ ,pots & ,furnaces1 he may granulate su* a ,mass1 & !nce precipitate ! ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp]1 ea* ap>t1 & draw (f ! wat] f 8 ,m>s2 !n ! ,m>s yields him ! price ( ! wat]2 ! ,calx ( ,v5us yields ! rew>d ( 8 pa9s & lab\r1 & ! augm5tation or melioration :i* happ5s to ! ,calx ( ,sol & ,luna 9 ! r$uction is cle> ga92 s t ! ,gold & ,silv] are1 z x 7 gratis1 & )\t any exp5ce sep>at$ f ea* o!r1 & t bo? by ! dry way & by ! moi/ way2 = ! ,silv] is equally z well graduat$ & made aurif]\s 9 ! dry way1 by ! fusion or melt+ 9 ! op]at+1 or by ! transfus+ 7or ?r\gh melt+7 ) ! ,antimony2 s !n good ,gold may by ?is way be precipitat$ out ( any ,silv] n aure\s1 provid$ ! bus9ess be b dext]\sly manag$4 ,9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is ,book1 7:]e ,i treat$ ( ! conc5tration ( wood17 ,i wrote1 t a ,juice might be press$1 by a peculi> ,press1 out ( any wood1 :i* aft]w>ds might be turn$ into good ,salt-petre by ! b5efit ( ! ,air & "t3 ,i likewise !re add$ "s reasons1 :]eby x might be ev9c$1 t x 0 possible = ,art to p]=m su* ?+s1 :i* are no o!r b ! ,rew>ds ,nature h] self yields1 & t ! ,salt-petre :i* is wont to be e :]e digg$ out ( ! ,/alls1 or ,/ables ( ,cattle1 is no?+ else b ! ess5tial salt ( ,vegetables1 & ,animals1 :i* is 9 a long tract ( "t1 & by ! hidd5 virtue ( ! ,air1 turn$ into ,salt-petre4 ,b n[ if any "o %\ld haply p]swade himself1 t if he expose? t ,juice ( ! ,woods to ! ,air = "s ,days1 or ,weeks1 t x w pres5tly become ,salt-petre1 c]ta9ly he w\ld be mu* besides 8 aim1 nei!r inde$ is x lawful to prescribe ,nature ! "t ( h] ,op]ation4 ,does n a ,husb&man des]ve to be call$ ,ass1 or ,blockhead1 if "s few days aft] he ha? s[n 8 ,corn1 he %\ld g into 8 ,field to see if 8 ,corn 7 ripe or n8 ,j ?us are y to conceive ( ?is "w1 = 9 all ?+s mu/ y expect ! due "t1 9 ! ,g5]ation bo? ( ,animals1 ,m9]als1 & ,vegetables1 s t !re is n ! lea/ ne$ ( any f>!r pro( ( ?is matt]3 ,= e ,g5]ation require? its own prop] "t4 ,b1 t v _m haply h we>i$ !mselves ) imag9+ ab\t t k9d ( ,press1 :i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & yet h n f\nd x1 is n to be mu* wondr$ at4 ,h[ev] x is assur$ly true1 t su* a ,press may v easily be prep>$1 by :i* y may daily press a great quantity ( ,juice out ( ,wood1 be x believ$ or n believ$4 ,b see+ t su* a ,press ha? be5 se5 ) me1 & ha? be5 beheld prep>$1 & wood squeez$ out !re)al1 & set to rip5 9 ! ,air1 sure x _c be long ere ! tru? w manife/ x self & publickly v9dicate x self f all its sl&]]s4 ,i say aga91 t su* a ,press is f\nd by me1 & t x is an artificial "o1 & is ( less co/s ?an w be easily believ$4 ,nay m1 e day br+s =? new & bett] ,comp5diums1 s t !re w n h]eaft] be any use or ne$ = ! ,press1 to squeeze ! wood out by3 b e ,vegetable & ,animal1 may )\t lab\r & tr\ble be 9 a %ort "t1 & )\t ! press1 transmut$ into good ,salt-petre1 s t _m hundr$ weight ( ,salt-petre may be g5]at$1 or produc$ 7by ! lab\r ( only "o p]son7 out ( ! b>e ,wood1 ,leaves1 & ,grass1 7:]e !y may commodi\sly be _h7 & yet 'tis n ! p]son a=esaid1 b ! air t cause? ?is ,g5]ation3 = ! p]son do? no m b expose to ! air ! subject matt]1 ^u :i* x may op]ate1 & out ( :i* x may br+ =? ,salt-petre4 ,b !re is no?+ :i* ,i admire m at1 !n1 t ?is pres5t ,age is s sluggi% & av]se f se>*+ aft] ! secrets ( ,nature4 ,:]eas1 7 b ! ,prop]ties only ( t /up5di\s1 or wond]ful subject ,salt-petre1 well kn[n1 !re might well be a =be>ance ( read+ _m ,*imical ,books see+ t by x alone may _m wond]ful ?+s be p]=m$4 ,i h a little a=e %[n1 h[ bo? a moi/ & dry extraction ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ! o!r metals is to be done by ,salt-petre2 & if ,nitre 7 ( no o!r use b ?is only1 yet 7 x well wor?y to be belov$ & e/eem$ by all1 & !y %\ld z mu* z 9 !m lies lab\r n only to produce x 9 pl5ty out ( vile ?+s1 b )al to "k h[ to make use ( ! same ) pr(it4 ,b :]eas ,i h n s v op5ly & cle>ly describ$1 or publi%$ ! precipitation :i* is done z well by ! moi/1 z by ! dry way ( ! extraction & sep>ation ( metals2 ,i w\ld n t any "o %\ld take x 9 evil "p2 = !re are exce$+ weighty reasons1 t make me fe> to pro/itute su* excell5t ,inv5tions1 or to *ew meat 7z x 77 & ?ru/ x into e ,asses m\?4 ,let x suffice1 t ,i h %ew$1 t su* ?+s are possible4 ,b yet ! ,art lies n s fix$ 9 my brea/1 nor is x my m9d to suff] x to lie buri$ ) me3 ,no1 ,god ha? bless$ me !re)al me]ly = ?is end1 t ,i might help & succ\r o!rs1 to ! p]=mance ( :i*1 ,i am mo/ ready & will+2 b yet n e "o )\t any exception1 b su* z are +5i\s ,lov]s ( ! ,wond]s ( ,god1 & "k h[ dec5tly to use all ?+s1 lea/ ,i be+ too improvid5tly lib]al1 %\ld put new ,weapons into ! h&s ( m9e enemies4 ,i c\ld h buri$-ov] ^! ?+s 9 sil5ce1 & haply be5 at m quiet1 b x 0 no ways possible = me to suppress ! wond]ful ,works ( ,god1 s z to )hold !m f com+ abroad to light1 & to ! view ( ,m51 to ! ,hon\r ( ,god4 ,& :5soev] x s comes to pass1 t ! ?+s deliv]$ at pres5t 9 ?is second "p1 & :i* %all be deliv]$ 9 ! foll[+ ?ird & f\r? p>ts1 %all be believ$1 & be br\ght to effect & be done3 !n all ! crew ( ,sl&]]s & ,enemies ( ! tru? %all be conf\nd$ ) %ame1 be=e ! :ole ,_w1 & t ,g5u9e ,al*ymy1 %all aga9 be embrac$1 & hon\rably fl\ri%3 ,= ,salt-petre mu/ be ! ,ma/]1 z ,p>acelsus sai?1 9 a c]ta9 ,*apt] :]e he treats ( common salt1 & m5tions ,salt-petre ) a comm5dable ,te/imony4 ,nor ha? ,basil ,val5t9e done a less fai?ful ,"w z to 8 ,nitre2 b few !re are t und]/& x4 ,i am n ( ! m9d to boa/ ( ! k ( _m ?+s1 b yet ?us mu* ,i f9d1 t !re is n 9 all nature any subject giv5 t may 9 good de$ be comp>$ ) ,nitre1 z to em95cy or excell5cy2 mu* less des]ves to be pref]r$ be=e x4 ,let n ! ,lov] ( ?is ,art be disquiet$ 9 8 m9d1 s long z !re are two p>ts to foll[1 & come =?3 ,= !n m5 w see1 & be ev5 en=c$ to confess ^! ?+s :i* a=e !y did n believe4 ,& ^u ?is score d ,i %ort5 ?is "p1 t ,i may ! soon] come to ! ?ird & f\r? p>ts3 ,9 :i* p>ts 7,god will+7 !re %all be disclos$ _m mo/ highly pr(itable inv5tions = ! b5efit ( mank9d1 b yet !y %all be veil$1 aft] t same way & mann]1 z o!rs a=e me h us$ to d1 t s ,pe>ls may n be ca/ a=e ,sw9e4 ,b t ,i may return to my purpose1 & %ew t :at ,i h said is true1 & t great ?+s may be done 7z to ! melioration ( ,metals7 by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 x w be necess>y1 t ^? ?+s :i* we h already writt5 9 ?is second "p be made a little m cle>1 & may be visibly demon/rat$ to ! unskilful & incr$ul\s1 9 :at x is1 t ?is pr(it we at pres5t speak (1 is seat$4 ,& fir/1 z conc]n+ ! ,g5]ation ( ,salt-petre1 !re ha? be5 en\gh said already1 viz4 ,t x may be prep>$ by heaps out ( o!rwise unpr(itable ,wood1 ,%rubs1 ,bri>s1 c4 :i* r endamage ! ,gr\nd1 ?an d any good1 because !y become a refuge = cruel ,bea/s1 :i* su/a9 !mselves ^u ! great ru9+ ( ! o!r ,wild ones3 ,nor ne$s ?is "w any great] co/s ?an to cause a ,h\se to be built 9 ! ,woods1 "u :i* ! wood1 toge!r ) ! circulatory ,vessel1 may /& dry2 & besides too1 "o man is suffici5tly able to manage ! :ole bus9ess1 nor is !re any ?+ else requir$ b ^? unpr(itable und]woods1 or ,bri>s1 c4 or if y h n su*1 !n1 ! ,leaves t ! w9d bl[s (f f ! ,trees4 ,& if also y add "s ,salt !reunto1 ev5 x w be likewise turn$ by ! help ( ! wood into ,salt-petre1 & h]eby w arise a great] pr(it3 ,nei!r is !re any necessity ( tak+ ! ,salt we use to season our meat )al4 ,b yet if y c h x 9 pl5tiful quantity 7z may be 9 _m places ( ,g]many1 :]e x mu* ab\nds7 x w be well1 b if x be n to be s easily _h1 ! wood x self w make ,salt-petre en\gh2 nor ne$s !re any o!r ?+1 b to beg9 ! "w1 & let ,nature alone to p]fect x1 & to produce ! ,salt-petre4 ,b f>!r1 z ,g]many do? nev] want /ore ( wood1 s wants x n salt1 = !re are :ole ,m\nta9s ( salt1 :i* to exhau/1 is a ?+ impossible2 especially 9 ! ,t]ritories ( ! ,ar* bi%op ( ,saltzburg1 9 ! ,elector ( ,bav>ia's ,c\ntry1 ! ,diocess ( ,b]*tsgad5 z we call x2 :i* places1 besides _! ab\nd+ ) ,salt1 d also ab\nd ) /ore ( ,wood4 ,h ,i n reason to believe t great ,treasures & ,ri*es may be h5ce reap$4 ,salt !y h at _! ,feet1 & va/ ,des>ts at h&1 :i* are ( no use3 ,o improvid5t ,mank9d6 ,:at acc\nt %all we give t s behave our selves 9 our ,/ew>d%ip4 ,w\ld x n be mu* m praise-wor?y to h drawn =? ^? ,treasures1 to ! ,hon\r ( ,god1 & n to h suff]$ !m to h rema9$ )\t be+ us$1 & unmanag$2 :at is ! greatness ( ! *>ge requisite to ! c>ry+ on ?is ,"w t det]rs !m8 ,:at exp5ce ,i pray is x1 see+ t a little %ead may easily be built 9 ! ,woods8 ,& besides1 :]e great ,woods1 & _m ,trees are1 !re are also f\nd ,m9]als bo? ripe & unripe1 & ! ripe may be =c$ out by ,wood1 or ,coals1 ! unripe may be fix$1 or rip5$ by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 & ! ,gold & ,silv] also may be aft]w>ds !nce sep>at$ by ! ,salt-petre4 ,& n[ ,i pray1 w\ld n ! ,c\ntry be enri*$ h]eby ) va/ ,treasures1 & /ore ( ,weal?8 ,b put ! wor/1 if e ,c\ntry did n ab\nd ) /ore ( ,wood1 yet ha? x a great deal ( sup]flu\s ,grass & /ubble1 & ?is yields z good ,salt-petre z ! ,wood does4 ,& if 9 case e ,c\ntry1 or ,seignory _h n ,m9]als ( _! own1 :i* might be rip5$ by ,salt-petre1 & f :5ce ,gold & ,silv] might be drawn1 yet nev]!less may !y be _h out ( ! bord]+ ,prov9ces4 ,nay m1 if s be ! already excoct$ ,metals %\ld be advanc$ to a maturity by ! means ( ,salt-petre1 yet w\ld n ev5 ?is k9d ( "w be )\t an acceptable ga91 & x w\ld be bett] = u s to d1 ?an to hang !m up at ! ,walls 9 our ,h\ses1 = ,ornam5t1 & ,pride's sake4 ,if an ,enemy comes1 "o ,ounce ( ,gold1 is bett] ?an a ,?\s& p\nds ( ,t91 or ,copp]1 :i* ! own] !re( mu/ necess>ily be con/ra9$ to leave beh9d him1 :]eas he c\ld c>ry away ! ,gold ) him2 :i* k9d ( conc5tration we %all treat ( 9 ! foll[+ ?ird "p3 & 9 ! f\r? "p %all be taught1 by :at means ev5 ,gold & ,silv] may be conc5trat$1 t s x may lie hidd5 f ! ,enemy1 & be transport$ 7"u ano!r k9d ( =m or %ape7 into su* places1 :]e x may be free f ! ,enemies ,clut*es4 ,& f>!r1 t wat] :i* we speak (1 s]ves n only to extract ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! ,ores1 or ,m9]a's1 7:i* o!rwise1 c\ld n be drawn =? by any excoct+ or =c+7 b also = ! tam+1 & br++ to use t :i* is 9 huge ,/ones1 ,fl9ts1 & ! bas] ,fossiles 79 :i*1 ,gold & ,silv] are only z x 71 a little /ick+1 & w n be !nce _h by any art ( melt+7 & t ) pr(it too well wor? ! ,lab\r4 ,s t !re is sc>ce requir$ #f or #g ,lo?s ( wat] to extract ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( #ajj l4 ( ,ore2 & if !re 7 b #b1 #c1 or #d ,lots ( ,silv] at ! mo/1 9 #ajj l4 ( su* matt]1 yet w\ld x be a ga9ful extraction1 especially if ! ?+s1 or subject1 be ,ars5ical1 or z yet ,volatile1 & _c brook ! int5s5ess ( ! fire1 b are driv5 away by a /rong bla/4 ,= 9 t extraction by ! wat]1 t :i* is volatile1 is fix$1 & reta9$ toge!r1 t x aft]w>ds admits ( be+ fus$1 or molt51 & t ?is is s1 w evid5tly appe> to any1 exp]im5tally4 ,let him b take ,ars5ick1 & dissolve x 9 ,aqua-=tis1 & aga9 draw (f ! wat]1 & he w be able pres5tly to melt ! ,ars5ick1 & make x r$ hot4 ,quicksilv] is well kn[n to be a v ,volatile matt]1 b yet ev5 t1 7if ! wat] ( ,salt-petre be sev]al times drawn (f !ncefrom7 is made s fixt z to /& & abide :olly 9 a mo/ int5se fire4 ,=1 t :i* ,wood & ,coals d 79 a long "t7 p]=m2 ! v same do? su* a wat] effect 9 a few h\rs space4 ,b "s or o!r may oppose or "q ?us2 ,h[ c x possibly be1 t if ^? matt]s be s v poor1 #h or #aj p\nd ( wat] %\ld be suffici5t to extract ! ,gold ,silv] :i* is conta9$ 9 !m2 = x seems z if #h or #aj p\nds ( wat] 7 h>dly en\gh to moi/5 #ajj l4 ( ,ore or ,m9]a1 b w\ld be lo/ among/ su* a deal ( ,/uff3 ,let su* an "o "k1 t :at ,i h writt5 is possible & true2 ,i c prove x & demon/rate x ev5 to ! sight2 b z conc]n+ ! adm9i/ration ( t ,"w1 'tis n fit x %\ld be made too common4 ,& v]ily1 9 ?is /icks ! ma9 difficulty1 "h is ! ,art & ,skill2 'tis n = e "o to acquit himself "h1 & if t ! gold & silv] 7 extract$ by means ( ?is ,wat]1 yet ev5 !n ! *iefe/ ( ! ,art is to "k h[ to precipitate ! pure ,gold & ,silv] !ncefrom1 & incorporate x1 :i* knack ,i ju/ly res]ve = my ,fri5ds2 = v]ily1 ?is is su* an ,art1 z by ! b5efit ( x alone ,i %all r5ew anci5t fri5d%ip ) _m1 & moreov] pur*ase me m new fri5ds3 ,& !re=e let no body be angry at me1 or c\nt x amiss1 t ,i w\ld n publickly disclose s excell5t an ,inv5tion1 & put new ,weapons into m9e ,enemies h&s to hurt me )al4 ,?is is taught 9 ! foll[+ p>ts4 ,& if ,i %\ld d s mu* z cle>ly to m5tion e ?+1 yet nev]!less %\ld ,i incurr ! enmity ( _m m51 z mu* z if ,i nev] _h done x2 & besides too1 x _c possibly be1 t all ?+s %\ld be s nak$ly & pla9ly decyph]$ to ! unskilful1 z t !y %\ld pres5tly be able to d e ?+4 ,if !y once make trial1 & _c d ! bus9ess t !y aim$ at 9 _! m9ds1 !n !y curse him t writ1 & be/[ _m a bitt] wi% on him1 z if he _h be5 too obscure 9 express+ himself1 & s !y despise t :i* is o!rwise laudable4 ,b if s be t ! possibility ( a ?+ is only demon/rat$1 & no ,receipt add$1 !n !y w n und]take any fru/rane\s ,lab\rs1 nor w h cause ( curs+ any4 ,b "s or o!r may "h enquire1 ,:]e %all ,i f9d su* a sort ( ,m9]als & ,fossiles1 out ( :i* ,i may extract ,gold & ,silv]8 ,if any su* _h be5 to h be5 f\nd1 !y w\ld n h la9 idle wait$ = my com+2 o!rs w\ld h tak5 !m away long ago1 & conv]t$ !m to _! own uses4 ,i ?9k x exp$i5t to dem& z well ( su* a "o1 :o ^? o!rs %\ld be1 t %\ld h tak5 !m away be=e !e8 ,if _! ,exp]i5ce be z little z ?9e1 & ?9e no great] ?an is !irs1 !re's no dang] ( y\r =e-prev5t+ or deceiv+ "o ano!r1 see+ y are all alike ignorant ( ! ?+4 ,?9k'/ ?\ t ! numb] ( ^? t are exp]i5c'd 9 ,metals is s l>ge8 ',tis confe/1 !re are en\gh ,excoct]s or ,metal-,sep>ators1 b yet !y mu/ p] =ce leave t unt\*'d :i* !y _c f9d out1 see+ !y "k no o!r way ( ord]+ _! ,affairs1 b ! old ,road4 ,x (t5times happ5s1 t !re is m ,gold driv5 away into ! air by ^! ,excoct]s1 ?an is left beh9d 9 ! fire1 & yet =soo? t ,crew arrogate to !mselves abundance ( k1 & p]swade !mselves1 t !y /& n 9 any ne$ ( any ones advice4 ,nor inde$ d ,i invite !m to any new ,/udies & ,op]ations2 let all su* z li/1 use ! same way ( excoct+ or sep>ation t !y h le>n$2 b if !re be among !m ^? t are n a%am$ to le>n bett]1 su* may be c\nsell$4 ,my purpose at pres5t is1 to d "s acceptable ,s]vice to ^? t h no ,m9e pits1 & :o _c sep>ate ,m9]als or ,ore 9 gross1 z ,i may say1 & yet w\ld be v glad to enjoy 9 private "s little small glean+s z 'tw]e ( ! bits or small pieces t ! ,excoct]s leave1 :]eby !y may get suffici5t ga9 = ! commodi\s su/a9+ ( ,life4 ,^! are !y :om ,i h a m9d to assi/2 ! ,ri*] sort h en\gh already to fill or satiate !mselves )al2 nor ne$ !y any in=mation ( m9e2 z = ! ,poor1 !re's no reg>d _h to !m4 ,! :ole ,artifice !re=e consi/e? 9 ! extract+ 7:5 !re's b a v little ,wat] us$7 & !n 9 ! precipitation ( ! ,metals1 s t ! ,wat] may rema9 good1 & fit = o!r uses4 ,!re's pl5ty en\gh ( poor ,m9]als & ,fossiles ev5 e :]e1 & :i* no body reg>ds & kn[s4 ,x w\ld n be amiss to look ^u or consid] ( all ,fl9ts1 ,rocks1 & ,/ones y meet )1 & consid] :at prop]ty !y are (4 ,conc]n+ ?is ,i h writt5 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ! ,m9]al ,"w1 viz4 ,h[ by ! ,_s ( ,salt ,gold may be extract$ out ( a ,fl9t3 ,b z hi!rto1 few !re are t h set ab\t t ,"w1 p>tly because !y c\ld n prep>e ! _s ( ,salt1 & p>tly because !y knew n h[ to precipitate f x ! extract$ ,gold1 nor knew h[ to melt ! extract$ ,calx ( ,sol ) ,antimony2 all :i* ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 is n = e "o to p]=m4 ,b n[ ?is ,extraction :i* is made by ! ,wat] ( ,salt-petre1 do? extract ! ,silv] too1 :i* be+ !nce precipitat$1 ! wat] rema9s z virtu\s z a=e2 & inde$1 if a comp>ison be made 'twixt ?is & t ,extraction1 !re is z mu* diff]5ce z is betwe5 black & :ite1 & betwe5 ! day & night2 !re=e ,i say t ?is is a ?+ wor? ! le>n+1 = x may be ( exce$+ mu* pr(it 9 times ( affliction4 ,greatly is t pl$ge to be e/eem$ (1 ,:i* 7z ! old ,prov]b is7 r$eems its ,"l4 ,art is no bur!n to a man to c>ry1 b x r c>ries or be>s up a ,man1 ease? him1 & makes him be ( a *e]ful m9d1 because x is a ?+ on :i* we may safely tru/4 ,x is m preci\s ?an ,gold & ,gems1 :i* may be lo/1 b ?is abides firm & con/ant ev5 to ! ,grave1 & do? abundantly enri* its ma/]4 ,?is ,extraction do? likewise s]ve = ! draw+ =? ,gold out ( ,silv]1 ?o' x be n gilt1 :i* to d is n 9 e ones p[]1 ?o' _m "k t ,silv] ha? ,gold 9 x1 yet if x be n ( s mu* value z to quit ! ,co/s t are necess>ily to be exp5d$ ^u x1 x is left z x is2 & n[ !re is no :]e sep>at$ ,gold out ( ,silv]1 unless x be gilt1 & !y see x /ick+ !reupon4 ,any o!r silv] :atsoev]1 h[ mu* gold soev] x possesse?1 is n sep>at$1 :5 z ?\gh1 sometimes !re might be made m ga9 !ncefrom4 ,b ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 t ! sep>ation ( ! ,gold f ! ,silv]1 ! usual & kn[n way is conjo9$ ) abundance ( lab\r1 & n wor? ! co/s sp5t ab\t mak+ ! sep>ation1 unless1 haply1 ! silv] p>takes mu* ( ! ,gold3 ,:]eas on ! contr>y1 ?is my way ( sep>at+ is done ) light lab\r & small co/s1 & !re=e may be us$ ab\t all silv] :atsoev]1 ?\gh x has 9 x nev] s little ,gold4 ,b t ! bus9ess may be yet m cle>1 & ! bett] p]ceiv$1 x w be useful to add ?is in=mation4 ,:5 y w\ld sep>ate ! ,gold f ! ,silv] by ,aqua-=tis1 x mu/ fir/ be purifi$ ) ,lead1 by burn+ x ^u a ,te/1 n[ 9 ?is "w !re's ! ,te/1 ,fire1 ! suffici5t portion ( ,lead1 ! lab\r & "t sp5t h]eon to be consid]$1 & :5 all ?is is done1 !n ! ,lead has entr$1 toge!r ) ! ,copp] t 0 9 ! ,silv]1 into ! ,te/1 & may be e/eem$ ( b z a ?+ j kept f be+ lo/4 ,besides too1 ! ,copp] c>ries away ) x1 a good "p ( ! silv] into ! ,te/4 ,& al?o' t by a mo/ vehem5t bla/ ( ,bell[s ! ,te/ may be molt51 & "p ( ! ,lead1 ,copp]1 & ,silv] recov]$1 yet ! exp5ces necess>ily requisite to ?is op]ation1 are m ?an ! rega9'd ,metals are wor?1 s t ^! co/s1 *>ges1 & tr\bles are too great4 ,!n f9ally1 :5 all ?is is done1 & t ! silv] %all h be5 depur$ by burn+1 !n x mu/ aft] all ?is1 be granulat$1 & ?is is "s *>ge1 & !n :5 all ?is is done1 x may be sep>at$ by ,aqua-=tis1 & be+ sep>at$1 be aga9 molt5 into a ,mass4 ,n[ my way ( work+ is fre$ f all ^! k9d ( l9k$ lab\rs1 & s mu* tr\ble & loss ( exp5ces & "t may be avoid$2 = :5 ,i take on me to sep>ate any ,silv]1 :e!r x has mu* or little ,gold1 ,i cut x into bits ab\t ! l5g? & br$? ( my ,f+]1 s z t ,i b put x into my sep>atory ,vessel2 !n ,i make x g5tly or by degrees r$ hot1 to ! end t ! defilem5ts may be ! bett] wa%t (f1 & ! sep>atory wat] may ! bett] "w ^u x4 ,!n p\r ,i 9 ! wat]1 & suff] ! ,gold1 ,silv] & ,copp] to be dissolv$2 !n 7aft] ?is7 d ,i precipitate ! ,gold1 !n ! ,silv]1 !n ! ,copp]2 all :i* op]ations1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 are done 9 ?ree or f\r h\rs space1 nor requires x any exp5ce save only ! wat]1 & a little fire1 to keep ! wat] w>m1 t x may ! m /rongly "w ^u & dissolve ! ,silv]2 ! ,metals ?us sep>at$ f ea* o!r & edulcorat$1 may be melt$2 & n[ f !nce may any "o see1 h[ mu* diff]5ce !re is betwixt ours & ! common sep>ation ( metal1 by ! moi/ way2 & if !re be any "o t w\ld use ?is way ( m9e1 ( sep>ation1 he w\ld d\btlessly get mu* ga9 & ri*es1 nei!r c\ld any "o endammage him by way ( prev5tion1 & he w\ld get himself an exce$+ pr(it :]esoev] he be1 n only out ( guilt ,silv]1 b also out ( any o!r2 = !re is n a ,city s small1 b x ha? a ,silv]smi?1 :o buys up ! old ,silv]1 & sep>ates x 8 own way1 :i* is v labori\s & co/ly1 & !re=e he w\ld ! will+li] give 8 ,silv] to ano!r to sep>ate1 :]eby himself might be sp>$ ! lab\r & co/1 7 !re b any "o t w\ld (f] him 8 help !reab\ts4 ,& see+ t all ,copp] holds ,gold hidd5 9 x1 & t t ,copp] is n any imp$im5t 9 ?is my way ( sep>ation1 b is resolv$ toge!r ) ! ,silv]1 !re=e do? x always br+ "s increase to ! ,gold & consequ5tly m ga92 b ! lab\r w be yet m ga9ful if x be prep>$ ) a sep>atory wat]1 :i* ha? o!r ,gold5 species or ?+s add$ !reto 9 ! mak+1 & :i* r5d] ! wat] aure\s1 su* z are ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,z9k1 ! ,m9]als 7or ,ores7 ( ,iron & ,copp]2 = h]eby is made a wat] t is 9 x self aurif]\s1 & :i* do? readily 79 ! sep>ation7 jo9 its volatile ,gold to ! ,silv]1 & suff] its self to be incorporat$2 9 s mu* t ev5 su* ,silv] z ha? already be5 sep>at$ & purg$1 w yield ,gold en\gh 9 ! sep>ation1 if x be dissolv$ ) su* a sep>atory wat]1 :i* ha? be5 impregnat$ by graduat+ ?+s4 ,& ev5 z ?is same extraction :i* is done 9 ! moi/ way1 by ! wat] ( ,salt-petre is exce$+ly em95t & ( mu* use1 z be+ suffici5t to supply _m ?\s&s ( m5 ) food & necess>ies = life1 s z t !y ne$ n at all to be compell$ to deceive or damnify "o ano!r2 s likewise1 no less excell5t is ! extraction1 :i* is done by ! dry way2 if1 viz4 ! ,volatile ,antimonial ,m9]als1 or ,ores 7:e!r !y conta9 9 !m ,gold1 or ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 ,iron1 or ,t91 & :at metals soev] !y conta9 9 !m7 be molt5 ) twice1 ?rice1 or f\r times z mu* ,antimony 9 a ,crucible1 & be 7by ! means ( ,iron7 precipitat$ into ,regulus's2 = by ?is "w1 :at good soev] !re 0 9 ! ,ores1 & ev5 ! ,metals !mselves1 may be obta9$ ea* ap>t3 = :5 ! ,antimony ha? extract$ ! ,gold out ( ! ,m9]als1 ! ,gold may !n be fir/ precipitat$1 !n ! ,silv]1 la/ly ! ,copp]2 & all ( !m ) a v small co/ & little lab\r1 insomu*1 t 9 "o days "t _m p\nds ( ,gold & ,silv] may be drawn by ?is art out ( ! ,m9]als3 & ?is too by a little fire4 ,= ! ,antimony p5etrates ! m9]al l wat]1 & dissolves :at is good 9 x2 & z = t :i* is ( an e>?y nature x ca/s (f f x self1 & br+s x into scoria4 ,b x br+s ! ,metal to a ,metall9e =m 9 ! precipitation1 :i* mu/ !n be cupellat$1 or purifi$ by ! help ( ,salt-petre4 ,& if haply y _c get ,antimony = ?is "w1 ?an common ,brim/one may s]ve 9 its /ead1 & x w p]=m ! same ?+1 if ! ,m9]a be gr\nd & mixt !re)1 & be molt5 9 a cov]$ ,pot or ,crucible1 & be precipitat$ by ,iron1 = s ! ,metals falls d[n 9 a ,regulus1 & ! ,sulphur abides beh9d 9 ! scoria4 ,b ?is k9d ( "w requires a skilful ,arti/ or ,melt]1 :o ha? already be5 long & mu* v]s$ 9 precipitations2 = else he w be intangl$ !re91 & n f9d ! wi%'d = success4 ,,nb4 ,?is is to be und]/ood ( t k9d ( ,m9]als & ,fossiles :i* p>take ( ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 ,cobolt1 ,m>*asite or ,sulphur1 be+ su* z ,antimony & ,sulphur love to seize ^u & dissolve 9 ! melt+3 su* ,m9]als or ,ores z h s& & /ones among !m1 !y 7viz4 ,antimony or ,sulphur7 w h no?+ to d ) !m2 ( ?is k9d are ,granates1 ,talk1 & su* l3 s nei!r1 do? ! wat] ( ,salt-petre 9 ! moi/ way ext5d its virtue to all ! ,m9]als1 nor extracts x ,gold & ,silv] out ( all ( !m2 b especially x acts n at all on !m :i* are v sulphure\s1 unless !y are fir/ ,torrifi$ or ,calc9$ z 'tw]e1 & s fre$ f ! ,sulphur1 !n at l5g? ! wat] p]=ms its (fice else n4 ,nor do? ! wat] act ^u ,granates or o!r ,m9]als & ,fossiles :i* are 7z to ! outw>d appe>ance7 smoo? & z x 7 glassy4 ,& !re=e all su* mu/ fir/ ( necessity be ma/]'d by an inc5se fire1 & subdu$4 ,!re are likewise to be f\nd "s ,m9]als & ,fossiles :i* suff] n :at !y h 9 !m to be introduc$ into ei!r ,lead or ,antimony1 or to be/[ _! ,treasure ^u !m2 nor w !y be =c$ out nor cupellat$1 b bo? are & rema9 scoria1 & d reta9 t =m ( glass :i* !y a=e _h unless haply y make !m /oop1 & ma/] !m by a mo/ /rong bla/2 = by ?is means !y suff] _! ,gold & ,silv] to be wre/$ f !m3 ,b !y may be ma/]$ too1 if y !reto add 9 ! fus+ "s ,pott]s-a%es1 or salt ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 or ,a%es made ( ,wood1 & melt !m toge!r1 = s by ?is means also w !y be ob$i5t to !e2 = salts dissolve 9 flux all /ony ,m9]als1 & su* z resemble glass & scoria1 :i* o!rwise no o!r fire is able to d4 ,b to make any m accurate description ( t ?+1 app]ta9s n to ?is place1 b to ! foll[+ ,?ird ,"p ( ?is ,book2 t :i* we h "h m9d$1 is only to make light t\*es z 'tw]e ab\t %ew+ ! v>iety ( ,fossiles & ,m9]als2 & t1 if haply any "o %\ld light on su* a ,m9]al1 out ( :i* he _c extract ! metal1 nei!r by ! help ( ,antimony1 nor by ! wat] ( ,salt-petre1 he %\ld n ?9k x void ( e ?+ or t he has n dext]\sly & conv5i5tly en\gh h&l$ ! same1 b may "k1 t ! only cause is1 ! prop]ty ( ! ,m9]al x self4 ,& n[1 ev5 z ! ,sulphure\s m9]als d *iefly admit ( be+ sep>at$ by ,antimony admix$ 9 ! melt+1 & ^? t are /ony1 n s2 ev5 s ! wat] ( ,salt-petre do? m will+ly extract ! /ony ,m9]als1 ?an ! sulphure\s ones2 b yet1 if ! sulphur be tak5 f !m by ,torrefaction1 x is able to dissolve ev5 ^! too4 ,b x *iefly loves ^? t h ,/ria1 & are a spott$ 7,qu>tzig7 s&y1 poor k9d ( ,m9]a3 :i* 7o!rwise7 y _c extract commodi\sly nei!r by ,fusion or by ,m]cury3 ,b t y may nev] be deceiv$ "h1 x w be altoge!r exp$i5t to be acqua9t$ ) bo? ways1 bo? ) ?is :i* is done by flux1 ) t moi/ way :i* is done ) ,wat]2 bo? ways are good1 & exce$+ly pr(itable 9 ! sep>ation ( ! ,m9]a's or ,ores2 & t n only ( su* z may be e :]e _h1 b likewise ( metall9e mixtures3 :e!r x be by melt+ !m toge!r1 or else by "s sad mis*ance ( y\r ,h\ses be+ burnt2 or f9ally1 if x proce$ f !nce1 t ,gold & ,silv] d lie hidd5 unkn[n 9 copp]1 ,t91 ,iron1 or ,lead2 n[ !y may ) ease be sep>at$ f ea* o!r by bo? ^? a=esaid ways1 & on su* wise z t no?+ may be lo/4 ,! anci5ts knew n h[ to extract ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( ,copp] z ! mod]n ,ref9]s are wont to d1 b took !m toge!r z !y lay & s appli$ !m to any uses :e!r to make ,bells or great ,guns4 ,nei!r 0 ! sep>ation by ,aqua-=tis s mu* 9 use 9 ^? days z 9 ours3 ,nay m1 if 9 a ,m>k ( ,silv] !re 0 no less ?an ! quantity ( a ,ducket ( ,gold1 yet not)/&+ !y did n sep>ate x1 b did make x up into money z x 01 z ! old ,co9s d suffici5tly te/ify4 ,= x is evid5t t all ,silv] almo/1 p>takes ( ,gold1 & anci5ts be+ unex]cis$ & n well v]s$ 9 ! ,art ( sep>ation1 all ! ,silv] ?\gh nev] s aurif]\s 0 ,co9$ into ,money1 or put to o!r uses2 b _! success\rs smelt out :at !y _h done1 & !re=e b\ght up all su* ,money1 & sep>at$ x1 made !re( an exce$+ ga93 s t !re is n 9 our age s mu* z a ,doll>1 ,s*r5ckb]gick1 ,gross1 ,crucif]1 ev5 to ! smalle/ half ,p5ny1 ( ,gold ,co9 to be _h ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 all be+ *ang$ & b\ght up & wip$ (f ! ,gold4 ,b yet !re is ,silv] en\gh left1 bo? made into money1 & wr\ght up by ! ,gold-smi?s1 a ,m>k :]e( conta9s1 or ( a ,ducket ( ,gold2 & !re=e see+ ! common way ( sep>ation by ,aqua-=tis _c be ( use "h1 because ! co/s are too great1 & ! little portion ( ! ,gold w n c\nt]vail ! same2 x may be done ?is way1 & sep>at$ by ei!r ! moi/1 or by ! dry way1 & t ) pr(it1 ?\gh !re %\ld be less ?an ? "p ( a ,ducket 9 a ,m>k ( ,silv]4 ,& besides1 ,bells ev] h mu* ,silv] 9 !m1 nei!r 0 x sep>at$ !refrom by ! anci5ts 7z we h said a=e73 & likewise old ,t9 ha? a great deal ( ,gold & ,silv] 9 x1 :i* 0 ( old wont to be molt5 & wr\ght up ) ! ,copp] into ,bells or great ,guns4 ,_m !re are t well "k1 t !re is ,gold & ,silv] 9 ^! ?+s1 b h[ to extract !m !nce1 !y "k n3 ,= ,copp] admits n ( be+ cupellat$ 7or purifi$7 by ,lead1 mu* less ( be+ sep>at$1 yet m difficult is x to d x by ,aqua-=tis4 ,b yet1 x may be effect$ & t ) a great deal ( pr(it by ! way :i* we h %ewn1 bo? ! moi/ & dry too4 ,& !re=e he t %all be well skill'd 9 ^! op]ations1 do+ x ei!r by melt+ ) ,antimony1 or by ! ,wat]1 w get abundance ( pr(it out ( y\r old & brok5 pieces ( ,bells3 ,nay %\ld he buy !m :ole1 yet w\ld he get no small matt]1 = he may extract _! ,gold & ,silv]1 & !n melt !m anew4 ,= !re is n b>ely 9 ,bells t portion ( ,gold ,silv] :i* ! ,copp] & ,t9 _h naturally 9 !m1 & ( :i* ! ,bells are made2 b also1 x 0 ! cu/om ( ! anci5ts1 7:5 a new ,bell 0 molt5 or f\nd$17 to call "s ,god-fa!rs or ,witnesses 7accord+ to _! anci5t cu/om7 :o nam$ ! ,bells a=e !y 7 baptiz$3 ,& l z x is ev5 at ?is day ! usual cu/om e :]e ?r\gh\t ,*ri/5dom 9 ! baptiz+ ( ,infants = ! ,god-fa!rs to give _! ,god-*ild "s ,money 7or ,plate7 z a remembrance2 s ! anci5ts did d 9 ! baptiz+ ( _! ,bells1 z !y 7 fl[+ 9 ! ,furnace !y ca/ !re9to ,gold & ,silv]1 to te/ify _! affection to ,holy uses1 & also t ! ,bells might fuse ! bett]1 & yield a cle>] s\nd4 ,^u ?is acc\nt ,i say1 t 'tis no small ga9 t may be gott5 out ( old ,bells1 see+ !re nev] is a ,bell :i* is de/itute ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,& n[ ! well-m9d$ ,read] sees :at use ?is extraction & precipitation ( ,gold ,silv] :i* is done ei!r 9 ! moi/ or 9 ! dry way1 is (2 & t n only 9 ,m9]als & ,fossiles1 b likewise 9 metall9e mixtures too1 out ( :i* !re c no?+ be obta9$ by any o!r way4 ,:o ,i pray w n n[ magnifie or highly e/eem ( ,salt-petre1 & take c>e ab\t hav+ x prep>$ 9 great pl5ty1 & s conv]t x to 8 pr(it1 see+ x is cle>ly manife/ t s mu* good may be done ) x bo? 9 ,metall9e ,affairs & ,m$ic9e8 ,i d :at ,i am able1 ,i (f] my self to all good ,m53 ,if !y w n li/5 to me1 ,i am n to be blam$ b am void ( fault4 ,man's ,life is too %ort1 ?an = "o ,man to be able to describe all ! ?+s t may be done by ! help ( ,salt-petre2 nei!r inde$ is x to be wi%$ t _m %\ld "k x4 ,b see+ ,i b n[ treat$ ( ! precipitation ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 ,i ?9k x wor? :ile1 to %ew ! cause ( t precipitation1 t s ! /udi\s ( ,art may h a m c]ta9 f\ndation ( ?is ?+4 ,t :i* is to be sep>at$1 mu/ ( necessity be a b\nd up or fa/ knit body1 = else x w\ld n ne$ any rep>ation2 !re=e =asmu* z "o ,metal knits up1 or inclose? ano!r1 !y _c be sep>at$ f "o ano!r1 b by ! break+ or de/ruction ( ! bonds :i* !y are ti$ )al1 & knit ea* )9 ano!r2 ?is de/ruction n[1 is to be done by ! ,fire1 bo? 9 ! moi/ & likewise 9 ! dry way4 ,copp]1 ,t91 ,iron1 & ,lead1 may 9 ! dry way be sep>at$ f ,gold & ,silv]1 if !y are ,cupellat$ toge!r on a ,te/3 ,= !n ! sup]flu\s or burn+ ,sulphur1 9 ! imp]fect ,metals acts ^u x self & r$uce? its own prop] ,body or ,metal into ,scoria1 & see+ t !re is a great "p ( ,lead !re91 ^? ,scoria are fluxile1 & x do? by little little 7z mu* ( x z goes into scoria7 ins9uate x self or slide into ! por\s ,te/s ( ,he>?s4 ,b ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* h no sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 d rema9 unhurt ^u ! ,te/1 wa%t & clean d n[ %ew !mselves 9 _! cl>ity brightness2 ,?is is ! sep>ation ( ! good f ! bad1 or ! combu/ible f ! incombu/ible1 :i* is done by ! =ce ( ,fire only1 & solely3 by :i*1 ! imp]fect ,metals are by ! help ( ,lead conv]t$ into brittle scoria1 & s creep into ! ,te/s1 & sep>ate !mselves f ! p]fect ,bodies2 & ?is is a v easie "w1 & well en\gh kn[n to e body1 & is by ! ,ref9]s call$ ,cupellation4 ,b n[ 9 ?is sep>ation1 !re's only a sep>ation made ( ! imp]fect ,metals f ! p]fect1 b ! ,gold & ,silv] rema9 mixt toge!r1 & if y w\ld h ea* ap>t too1 !n 'tis necess>y t ! "o be dissolv$ & sep>at$ f ! o!r by a mo/ /rong ,aqua-=tis4 ,b if ! portion ( ! ,silv] be m ?an ! ,gold1 !n ! ,silv] is dissolv$ by a common ,aqua-=tis made ( ,salt-petre & ,vitriol1 & s ! ,gold w fall to ! bottom3 & ?is way ( sep>ation is well en\gh kn[n & us$ by all ! ,ref9]s & ,goldsmi?s2 b if !re be m ,gold ?an !re is ,silv]1 !n d !y dissolve ! ,gold by ,aqua-regia1 & s ! ,silv] rema9s undissolv'd2 nor is ! ,aqua-regia any ?+ else b a /rong wat] ( ,salt-petre1 9 :i* "s ,sal-armoniack is dissolv$2 = ! common or simple wat] ( ,salt-petre do? dissolve ! ,silv] only & leaves ! ,gold2 & contr>iwise ! ,aqua-regia dissolves ! ,gold only1 & m$dles n ) ! ,silv]2 b if !y "k n ! "r way ( ord]+ ! ,aqua-regia1 !y are wont to add to ! ,gold 9 ! melt+ s mu* ,silv] z may make up ?ree times ! weight t !re is ( ! ,gold1 & s !y sep>ate x by ,aqua-=tis1 :i* 7k9d ( op]ation7 we call 7die ,qu>tz74 ,!re is yet ano!r way ( sep>ation1 :i* is kn[n unto !m1 & ?is is done by ,cem5tation1 if 7viz47 div]s ,metals are commixt toge!r1 & !y are mixt ) ,vitriol1 ,salt1 & ,tiles1 ,/ratum sup] /ratum1 & s kept toge!r a :ile = "s due "t 9 a cont9ual fire2 !n ! ,salt & ,vitriol d assume to !mselves ! imp]fect ,metals1 & leave ! mo/ p]fect1 t is ! ,gold1 alone4 ,cem5t+ do? also attract ,silv] & ,iron1 ,copp] & ,lead2 b ?is k9d ( sep>ation is only us$ to impure ,gold1 p]fectly to purifie x4 ,!re is yet ano!r way ( sep>ation1 :i* is done by ,antimony1 & is likewise only us$ to ,gold1 to cleanse x f its impurity & vitiosity4 ,!re is also ano!r way ( sep>at+ by fusion1 9 :i*1 if y w\ld h a metall9e mixture :i* ha? ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,t91 & ,lead 9 x1 to be sep>at$ into its sev]al k9ds1 !n ! mixture mu/ be granulat$ & burnt ) ,sulphur1 & be+ burnt1 x mu/ be melt$ 9 a ,pot1 & s by precipitat+ x ei!r ) ,lead or ,iron1 "o ,metal mu/ be sep>at$ ord]ly f ano!r2 :i* way is wont to be us$ 7z f> z ,i "k7 b by few1 because !y are n s und]/&+ 9 ,nature1 nor "k any cause :y "o ,metal sep>ates x self f ano!r1 soon] & m readily out ( ! mass or metall9e mixture1 & settles to ! bottom4 ,b t ! +5i\s ,lov] ( ,art may h "s directory1 z 'tw]e1 & "s occasion to consid] ) himself m deeply1 & may h a will+ness to und]take s excell5t & pr(itable an ,art1 ,i h a m9d to discov] ! cause ( ! precipitation4 ,x is suffici5tly evid5t1 t l rejoice? ) l1 & t !re's a disagreem5t 'twixt unlike ?+s4 ,oil loves to be mixt ) ,oil1 ,wat] is will+ly unit$ ) ,wat]1 b n at all ) ,oil1 le/ by a m$ium int]v5+4 ,h5ce x is1 t = z mu* z "o ,metal is ( a diff]5t nature f ano!r1 t su* z are alike1 love ea* o!r1 & su* z be unlike d abhor & %un ea* o!r2 & !re=e :5 !re are div]s ,metals 9 "o mass1 & t y w\ld sep>ate !m1 x is necess>y t y d x by add+ su* a ?+ z is ( aff9ity to ! m imp]fect "p1 & is at ,enmity ) ! p]fect] "p4 ,z = examp4 ,sulphur is a fri5d to all ! ,metals1 save ,gold1 & t x hates2 b yet x loves 7ev5 9 ! imp]fect ,metals7 "o bett] ?an ano!r3 = by h[ mu* ! m l !y are !reunto1 & ! m imp]fect1 s mu* ! m readily is x a fri5d or enemy !reto4 ,& !re=e :5 ! ,sulphur %all h be5 put into ! mass 9 ! combu/ion1 !n ! mo/ noble p>ts flie (f1 & d _! be/ to free !mselves f ! fell[%ip ( ! imp]fect & unclean metals2 b yet !y _c rid !mselves )\t "s assi/ance2 & !re=e if "s sulphure\s or imp]fect ,metal %all be put to ! sulphure\s mass1 !n ! sulphur laies hold ^u x1 & lets g ! m p]fect "p1 ?o' n s pure z yet1 b x ne$s a great] purification2 conc]n+ :i* !re may be read m at l>ge 9 ! ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,?is "w is call$ ,precipitation1 :5 ! m p]fect "p is precipitat$ & sep>at$ f ! m vile1 & t out ( "o & ! same mixture4 ,! same reason is !re 9 ! precipitation made 9 ! moi/ way1 if 7viz47 "s ,metals1 or all toge!r1 be dissolv$ 9 ! wat]1 "o is !nce precipitat$ aft] ano!r ord]ly4 ,fir/1 ,t :i* is ! mo/ noble & mo/ p]fect1 !n ! #b #c1 & s regul>ly1 until !y are all precipitat$4 ,?is is t mo/ excell5t & hi!rto :olly unkn[n1 & mo/ gallant ,inv5tion :]e) ,i hope to become s]viceable to my ,fri5ds4 ,he t well und]/&s ?is precipitation1 w ga9 mu*1 b if he only m$dles ) ?is op]ation 9 a c>eless mann]1 & me]ly cu/om>y z 'tw]e1 & s n "k ! reason x self1 :y su*1 or su* a ?+ is1 he may wor?ily be comp>$ to an ,ass t c>rys a sack1 b kn[s n :at is !re9 conta9$1 nor :i!r he is to c>ry x4 ,!re=e ,i w yet f>!r add a m cle> in=mation4 ,iron precipitates ,copp] out ( bo? ! dry & moi/ solution2 ,copp] precipitates silv] bo? 9 ! moi/ & dry solution3 ,m]cury do? *iefly precipitate ,gold1 & al?o' ,copp]1 ,iron1 ,t91 & ,lead1 d also precipitate ,gold & ,silv]1 yet ea* ,metal ha? its own peculi> precipitation1 & f>!r note1 t ,precipitations done ) ,salts d exce$ ^? done ) ! ,metals1 = by !m may all ! ,metals be precipitat$2 & ?is ha? ev5 hi!rto be5 kept secret4 ,& besides1 "o ,metal does n only precipitate ano!r1 b do? likewise *ange or alt] x4 ,z = examp4 ,if ,i put ! ,plates ( ,copp] 9 a solution ( ,silv]1 !n 7:e!r ! solution or op]ation be done ei!r 9 ! moi/ way or 9 ! dry way7 ! silv] precipitates x self by means ( ! ,copp]4 ,& if ,i b "k h[ to manage t bus9ess kn[+ly & skilfully1 ! ,silv] w also graduate "s ( ! ,copp] into ,silv] 9 ! precipitation1 & !re w be ga9$ m silv] ?an 0 put 9 ! solution4 ,9 l mann]1 if ,i precipitate ,copp] ) ,iron1 out ( a solution ( ,copp]1 !n do? ! ,copp] precipitate x self by reason ( ! ,iron1 b )al1 "s "p ( ! ,iron do? exalt x self 9 ! precipitation into ,copp]2 & see+ t ?is k9d ( op]ation is confirm$ by (t5 ,exp]i5ce1 !re is none c safely "q x4 ,b ,i d n say1 t 9 su* a gradation all ! ,iron is turn$ into ,copp]1 or all ! ,copp] into ,silv]2 nor did ,i ev] try x2 b yet ,i readily believe1 t x is a ?+ possible to be done by reit]at$ work+s4 ,m]cury precipitates ,gold mo/ will+ly1 b only 9 ! moi/ way1 = 9 ! dry way x _c subsi/2 b to precipitate x 9 t way1 ,iron s]ves excell5tly well2 ,copp] also & ,lead are pr(itably useful h]eab\t also1 b yet ,iron is bett]4 ,!re is a s+ul> precipitation ( ,silv] ) ,m]cury1 :i* ,i w "h m5tion4 ,! ,*ymi/s "s hundr$s ( ye>s ago1 made ,silv] out ( ,c9nab>1 b )\t any b5efit or pr(it2 nei!r did _! silv] !y got come f ! ,m]cury1 b f t silv] :i* !y add$ to ! ,c9nab>4 ,!y took common ,c9nab>1 made ( ,quick-silv] & ,brim/one1 & brake x into small bits1 ab\t ! bigness ( ! ,nail ( ones ,f+]1 & made ,layes1 or ,/ratum sup] /ratum1 !re(1 ) fil+s ( pure ,silv]1 !n !y lut$ up all well1 & kept x 9 a mod]ate heat = #bj1 #cj1 or #dj h\rs1 & by ?is way !y f\nd t _! ,c9nab>1 :i* at fir/ 0 r$1 0 made black2 ?is matt] !y cupellat$ ) ,lead ^u a ,te/1 & s got z mu* ,silv] z 0 ! weight ( ! ,m]cury 9 ! ,c9nab>4 ,,nb4 ,z mu* silv] z !y got1 s mu* want$ !re ( ! silv] !y put unto x1 & s !re 0 no ,ga9 made f h5ce2 & !y suppos$ 7b falsly7 t ! ,quicksilv] extract$ ! s\l out ( ! silv] put !reunto1 & t !re=e ! said silv] 0 r5d]$ volatile4 ,nor inde$ is x contr>y to ,reason1 t ,arg5t-vive %\ld extract ! s\l f ,silv]1 !reby conv]t x self into silv]2 & t on ! o!r h&1 ?is exanimat$ silv] be made :olly volatile1 if x be n animat$ anew by o!r ,metals2 & ?is is :at "s h done & atta9$ to1 by ! help ( ,lead4 ,b ! ,op]ation :i* ,i treat ( at pres5t is r an attraction or precipitation ( silv] by ,m]cury1 & ?is precipitation is to be done 9 ! moi/ way1 & is mo/ wondr\s easie2 nor is x )\t ,encrease or ,ga91 provid$ y are will+ to wait its "t1 & 'tis ?us4 ,if "o "p ( pur] silv] be dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 =tis1 & 9 ! solution two p>ts ( ,ra9-wat] be add$ to "o ,"p ( ,aq4 =tis1 & !re be likewise ?r[n 9 ?ree or f\r p>ts ( ,quick-,m]cury1 & all ?is be left "s daies or weeks 9 a cold place1 unmov$1 !n ! silv] precipitates x self out ( ! ,wat] to ! ,m]cury1 & ! ,m]cury dissolves x self into ! ,wat]1 & bo? toge!r yield a wond]ful repres5tation ( gr[+ ?+s1 l ,m\nta9s & ,vallies1 & c]ta9ly is ( a mo/ pleasant aspect4 ,! result ( :i* is ?is1 viz4 if !y /& s a long "t & %all be aft]w>ds edulcorat$ & r$uc$ by ,lead1 !n ! ,silv] gets no small encrease f ! ,m]cury3 ,b yet !re's no ga9 to be !nce _h unless ^? out gr[+s 7or repres5tations ( f9e ?+s7 be suff]$ to op]ate & g]m9ate above a ,ye>3 ,& ?is1 few op]ators w yield to d1 & to be )held s long a "t f ! fruits ( _! ,lab\rs4 ,n[ ! reason ( ?is op]ation is ?us3 ,! ,aqua-=tis is a moi/ & cold ,fire1 & rip5s z well z ! dry & hot fire1 b he ne$ be a skillful ,arti/ t sets ^u ?is ,"w4 ,x is evid5t t "s ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s maturat$ _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e by a moi/ fire1 z y may see 9 ,artephius & o!rs4 ,o!rsome ,philosoph]s extract$ a c]ta9 secret wat]1 or univ]sal ,m5/ruum & dissolv5t out ( ! ,nitr\s ,sea1 & did !reby p]=m mo/ notable ?+s1 b !y always kept x secret1 & ! description !y h made !re(1 ha? be5 obscur$1 or pa9t$ ov] ) ,riddles1 or d>k expressions1 :5 !y say1 t draws 8 secret wat] out ( ! ,sea1 ( z cle> brightness z ! ,moon3 :i* way ( draw+ x belongs n to ?is place to %ew3 only ?us mu* is h9t$1 t out ( ,nitre may be drawn an ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 :i* is m excell5t ?an ! ,corrosive ,_s ( ,nitre1 :i* said ,_s do? inde$ dissolve all ?+s1 b aft] ! mann] ( corrosives1 :]eas ?is :i* draws & is ( ! cle> brightness ( ! ,moon1 ha? no?+ ( ,corrosivity 9 x1 b is mild & sweet1 & wets n ! h&s1 or t+e? !m1 z t ,corrosive do?2 & al?o' su* a wat] be ,volatile1 & n fixt1 yet is x ( su* a nature z to con/r+e1 & fix o!r fugitive1 & unfixt ?+s4 ',tis a ?+ mo/ wor?y ( admiration to consid] h[ ^? ,natures h a mutual love ea* to ! o!r1 & embrace "o ano!r1 & are conv]t$ ! "o into ! o!r4 ,& ?us mu* may suffice to h be5 spok5 conc]n+ ! precipitation ( ! ,metals out ( bo? ! dry1 & moi/ solutions4 ,let no body seek to fi% ought m out ( me by _! ,lett]s2 b z = su* z =m]ly h be5 my fri5ds1 & ev5 n[ are1 or %all h]eaft] be1 to ^! ,i w n d5y any ?+1 always provid$1 t no?+ be done aga9/ a decorum 7z !y use to say7 or a discreet behavi\r4 ,b n[ if any "o ?9ks t 7if he comes fly+ f ! ,ea/ or ,we/7 ,i mu/ pres5tly lay aside all my bus9ess1 & only att5d ^u do+ & answ]+ :at he dem&s3 ,no1 t's a ?+ my ,affairs won't p]mit me to d1 = ,i h some:at else to manage4 ,& !re=e w\ld ,i =ew>n su* an "o1 t he ent]s n on su* a ,j\rney a=e he be c]ta9 :e!r or no x /&s ) my conv5i5ce or n4 ,= ?is ha? _m a "t already happ5$ unto me1 viz4 = "s "o to come ) a desire ( kn[+ ?is or t secret1 :o 7:5 ,i w\ld h told x him1 b t ,i _h no "t !n to accommodate him7 ha? gone away /oma*+ at me1 & began to reproa* me publickly a=e all ,m51 z if ,i 7 "s inhumane1 or m]ciless fell[1 & w\ld n satisfy 8 reque/4 ,"s also !re h be51 :o out ( ! me] malice ( _! m9d h divulg$1 t ,i my self h no?+1 see+ !y c get no?+ f me2 !re are _m su* p]v]se k9d ( m5 to be f\nd1 :o make no ,consci5ce ( en]vat+1 or suck+ out ! v ,m>r[ ( ! ,bones ( o!rs1 s z !y may be b b5efit$ !reby !mselves2 :i* v]ily is a great evil & inhumanity4 ,h[ (t5 h su* k9d ( m5 come unto me1 :om1 7:5 !y h spok5 ) _! k9d words unto me1 & also c>ry ! g>b1 & outside %[ ( v hone/ ,m51 & promis$ all dec5t ?ankfulness7 ,i h satisfy'd1 & yet h aft]w>ds fl$ (f f1 & brok5 _! ,fai?3 ,!re=e x is ! be/ way = him :o has any s+ul> ?+1 to bury x ov] 9 sil5ce1 & s he ne$ n fe> ( be+ dra9$ by o!rs1 t "k h[ 7by ! p]swasive flatt]+ ,art7 to get out 8 skill1 & give no ?anks aft]w>ds = ! same4 ,if ,i _h n already began to describe ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 c]ta9ly ,i w\ld n n[ beg92 b =asmu* z ,i h tak5 ^u me to f9i% :at ,i h begun1 ,i w /& to my promise1 & w 9 l mann] %ortly publi% 7if ,god %all see x good7 ! ?ird & f\r? "p4 ,& see+ t 9 bo? ! foll[+ p>ts1 ! melioration1 or conc5tration ( ! ,metals1 is *iefly to be done by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 ,i 0 will+ m amply to confirm 9 ?is second "p1 t :i* ,i wrote 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,g5]ation ( ,salt-petre4 ,& ,i d aga9 & aga9 av]r ) ! greate/ assev]ation1 t su* a g5]ation ( ,salt-petre out ( wood is v true1 & is f\nd$ on ,nature h] self4 ,n[ mu/ ,i proce$ a little onw>ds1 & )al demon/rate to ! simple1 t ! putrefactory ,/omack1 9 :i* ! wood is dige/$ & putrefi$1 & :i* transmute? all wood1 & resolves likewise all ,leaves & ,grass 9 a %ort "t1 transmutes & r$uce? x into ,dung1 is z ! /omack ( ,animals is1 & ?is may be done 9 a mo/ va/ ,quantity1 z ha? be5 prov$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 & ?is no ,mortal ,man c ev] refute1 viz4 t ! ess5tial salt1 or salt ( ,nature1 is no o!r ?+ b ,salt-petre1 b is n z yet burn+1 or flam+ up1 until x be animat$ by ! air1 & conceive a life !ncefrom1 ! ess5tial salt ( ,vegetables1 b>ely su*1 is n s1 viz4 ,salt-petre1 z ha? be5 suffici5tly manife/$4 ,n[ :atsoev] gives f]tility & p[] ( gr[?1 is ,nitr\s2 if !re=e !re lay hid no ,nitre 9 ,m9]als1 z 9 /ones1 :y w\ld ! ,g>d9]s c>ry slackt ,lime into _! ,fields1 & use x in/ead ( ,dung to dung _! ,fields )al8 ,:5ce do? ! ,salt-petre come t gr[s on ^u old ,walls1 if n f ! ,lime8 ,:at is ! reason t ! ,salt-petre m5 d seek aft] old ru9$ walls1 to make ,salt-petre !re\t (1 7 no?+ 9 !m8 ,i v]ily believe t ?is is an indubitable ,argum5t1 t !re is ,salt-petre hidd5 9 all ?+s3 ,= ! salt ( ! ,_w1 or ! ,univ]sal ,ess5tial salt1 is no?+ else b ,salt-petre1 :5 x ha? aft] a due "t attract$ a life out ( ! air1 to :i* end my secret circulatory in/rum5t 0 inv5t$1 t su* an animation might be ! m conv5i5tly br\ght to pass4 ,nor d ! o!r k9ds ( salts1 viz4 ,sal-,gem1 ! salt made out ( ! natural salt f\nta9s1 or sea-salt1 likewise all salts :i* are made out ( ! ,lees ( ,wood a%es1 or ( ,lime1 also ,alume & ,vitriol1 all ^! are n s widely diff]5t f salt-petre1 b !y may easily be transmut$1 & conv]t$ into salt-petre by ! animation ( ! air1 by ! help ( my circulatory vessel2 b = ! bett] p]ception ( ! op]ation1 ,i w subjo9 ?is ,example4 ,dissolve z mu* ,sal-,gem1 sea salt1 or salt made out ( ! salt f\nta9s1 or common salt :i* is frequ5tly us$ 9 boil+ ( meats1 or salt made ( ,wood a%es1 or ( ! /ones ( ,calx-vive1 9 ,aq4 =tis1 z mu* z ! wat] w assume to its self1 or be able to dissolve1 & let x aga9 cool2 !n ! salt does n concrete or %oot granul>ly1 any m b into longi% ,cones l salt-petre4 ,p\r (f ! ,aq4 =tis1 or ,salt-petre wat]1 & dissolve x1 viz4 ! salt1 aga9 9 a ,lixivium ( ,lime1 & cri/allize x1 s %all y h !refrom a ,natural1 or ,g5u9e ,salt-petre1 & no less combu/ible ?an any o!r ,salt-petre t is digg$ out ( ! /ables :]e ,cattle h /ood4 ,!n aga9 may !re be1 by ! said ,salt-petre wat]1 m salt prep>$1 ei!r common salt1 or salt out ( ,h]bs1 or ,wood1 & be dissolv$ & cry/alliz$1 f :5ce results a new salt-petre1 & ?is op]ation may be s long repeat$1 until all ! salt-petre wat] be turn$ toge!r ) ! salt1 into salt-petre4 ,?is transmutation ( salt-petre is p]fect$ 9 "s h\rs1 & f h5ce may a wor?y rew>d = y\r pa9s be reap$1 c\ld x be o!rwise p]=m$ ?an 9 ,glasses2 & inde$1 out ( "o p\nd ( salt-petre1 w\ld !re come an hundr$ p\nds ( petre1 if a "p ( ! transmut$ salt be /ill di/ill$ anew into wat]1 & m new salt be by x aga9 transmut$4 ,b !re is no su* ne$ ( sett+ ab\t a "w s labori\s1 see+ !re is at h& a f> spe$i]1 or m dext]\s way ( do+ ! same1 if viz4 ^? salts %all be animat$ by ! air1 by ! circulation t ,i h contriv$1 & s be turn$ into salt-petre 9 great quantity3 :i* animation1 or hat*+ z 'tw]e1 may be done 9 va/ quantity by easie lab\r1 & little co/s1 ! air 7z we use to say7 turn+ or mak+ bo? sides ( ! ,leaf3 ,= "o portion cont9ually k9dles & animates ano!r1 no o!rwise ?an z a little ,leav5 do? a great ,mass ( ,d\gh1 & z a little ,fces1 or ,yea/1 yea1 z little z w lie 9 a ,spoon1 s]ves to f]m5t a :ole ,vessel ( ,ale2 ! same is done "h4 ,& inde$1 common salt-petre may be implant$ into o!r salts1 ev5 z a ,vegetable ,se$ is s[n 9 ! ,e>?1 s z !nce to get 9 a %ort space ( "t a great encrease1 ev5 an hundr$1 or a ?\s&-fold4 ,b ! sluggi% ,companions :o _h r fatt5 !mselves ) eat+1 dr9k+1 & sleep+1 & :olly give !mselves to laz9ess1 :o is able to wait s long 9 ! expectation ( ?is ?+8 ,alass = ye1 ye sloa?ful1 lazy1 & dev\r+ ,gluttons1 ) :at face d>e ye s manife/ly to betray y\r laz9ess8 ,i pray1 if y put out y\r ,money to ,use1 & h #e or #f p] ,c4 z we use to say1 a ,ye>1 mu/ y n expect ! ye>s revolution a=e ye receive x8 ,& besides1 y run "h a haz>d too1 lea/ y\r ,debtor breaks1 & defraud y ( ! v ,pr9cipal x self3 ,if y lay out y\r ,moneys on build+ ,h\ses1 s to make a great ga9 !reby1 may n y\r ,t5ant be r$uc$ to su* wants z n to h :]e)al to pay y1 unless haply1 out ( ! v ,/ubble1 or ,litt] ( 8 pov]ty8 ,may n y\r ,%ips :i* float ab\t 9 ! ,sea1 be ca/ away by ,/orms & ,tempe/s1 or be tak5 by ,pirates8 ,:y are ye n z ,pati5t 9 y\r expectation z ! ,husb&man is1 :o aft] he ha? s[n 8 ,gra91 mu/ wait a :ole ye> a=e he reaps ) advantage :at he ha? s[n4 ,nay1 yet m1 if he be pretty =tunate1 he sc>ce ga9s #f 9 ! #ajj1 ! co/s & pa9s be+ reckon$2 & 9 ! mean "t he is 9 fe>1 le/ ! ,corn %\ld be blit$ by ! cold1 or be+ ne> ripe1 %\ld by a bad season be spoil$ & corrupt$ 9 ! field4 ,if !re happ5s a ye> t is dr\ghty1 !n ! ,corn _c gr[ up high1 or 'tis eat5 by ! ,mice2 b n[ 9 ! prep>ation ( ,salt-petre all ^? ,c>es are sav$1 & #ajj ,doll>s may ye>ly yield !e #b1 #c1 #d1 or m ga9s1 & t )\t any wrong+ ?y ,consci5ce1 & )\t endamag+ any o!r1 & )\t ,extortion2 = if ?\ ha/ mu* ,salt-petre1 ?\ mai/ promise ?y self mu* gold & silv] also1 = !re w alwaies be su* z buy x up2 & if ?\ att5tively he$e/1 ?\ ha/ s mu* deliv]$ !e 9 my ,writ+s1 z t ?\ ?y self mai/ sp5d x all on ! melioration & ,sep>ation ( ,metals3 ,nor ne$e/ ?\1 if ?\ ?9ke/ x good1 sell any ( ! same4 ,nor is !re any reason t ?\ %\ld be a%am'd or rep5t ( su* a ,"w1 because "o man is suffici5t1 )\t any o!rs help1 to manage ! greate/ op]ation3 nor ne$ !re great exp5ce1 save only a little to build a ,small ,cottage1 :]e9 ! ,salt-petre may be kept dry4 ,if y h huge ,woods at h&1 y may make y\r ,salt-petre out ( wood2 if y want wood1 !n out ( ! dung ( ,horses1 ,ox51 or o!r ,bea/s1 & ,%eep1 or else out ( ev5 common ,salt1 :i* we use 9 season+ our ,meats1 out ( wood-a%es1 & out ( ,lime3 ,:atev] x be prep>$ f1 x w n co/ mu*1 = #a l4 ( ,salt w yield !e #a l4 ( ,salt-petre4 ,b haply "s or o!r may be 9 ! m9d to ?9k or dem&1 :y ,glaub] himself sets n ab\t ?is "w1 & res]ve ! :ole ,ga9 to himself8 ,to ^! ,i answ]1 t ,i am n ( ,su* a gre$y desire1 z to wi% = all to my self2 nor w x at all be unacceptable to me1 if ano!r ha? likewise some:at2 nor w x be at all less lawful = me to d = my self s mu* z seeme? me good1 z = any o!r to take 8 lib]ty1 & to d to himself z seeme? him good4 ,besides too1 ,i am n ( ! m9d to make ! ?+ s v common1 b w see :om ,i communicate ought unto1 t s x may be appli$ to good uses1 & n come into ! h&s ( ! ,unwor?y4 ,! fir/ t5 ye>s h[ev] ,salt-petre w n be ( s vile a price1 b t x may be made & sold to pr(it2 ,:o kn[s :e!r or no he %all live s long8 ,& if at ! utmo/ x %\ld aft] #bj or #cj ye>s be ( s mean a price1 because ( ?is ,inv5tion ( m9e1 yet 9 ! int]im !y may all t :ile enjoy ! pr(it ( ! same2 & x may be expect$ f ! h&s ( ,god1 t ,he w1 = ! "t to come1 provide = !m "s o!r waies3 ,b nev] w x be s vile1 z to be wor? no?+2 & if x 7 s1 t y c\ld n make any ,money ( x1 7?o' x is impossible t x %\ld ev] be su* a drug7 yet 7by t manuduction :i* ,i h a=e giv5 9 ! #a1 #b1 & #d?4 ,p>ts ( my ,furnaces2 z also 9 ,! ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi2 9 ! #b;d4 #c;d4 ,"p ( my ,ph>mac4 ,spagyr4 & 9 ,?is ,second1 & %all be 9 ! foll[+ ,?ird & ,f\r? ,p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many27 x may be improv$ ab\t _m em95t uses1 & s ,ga9 be !re( made2 = ,salt-petre is su* a ,subject1 z y c nev] h too mu* (1 & is !re=e wor? our lab\r+ aft]1 & our endeav\r+ h[ to prep>e x 9 good quantity1 & )al1 ( f9d+ out :at b5efit x is naturally able to af=d u2 = x is ev5 a wond] to consid] h[ great ?+s may be done by ! help !re(3 ,x is ! greate/ ,poison & yet may a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e be !re\t ( prep>$3 ,cold] x is ?an ,ice1 & yet hott] ?an any fire4 ,x is ! ,g5]ator ( all ?+s1 & also _! ,corrupt]2 x vivifies & kills all ?+s2 x is heavi] ?an gold1 & yet light] ?an ! ,w9d2 x is also ,fire & ,wat]1 ,air & ,e>?1 ,male & ,female2 x impregnate? & suff]e? x self to be impregnat$2 x is light1 & is also d>kness2 x is black & :ite3 ,!re are 9 x z _m ,col\rs z ! _w af=ds2 x is fixt & volatile1 corporeal & spiritual2 x k9dles & burns all ?+s1 & do? also qu5* all burn+s2 x is ! ,beg9n+ ( all ?+s1 & yet x cause? ! ,end ( all ?+s2 t :i* is ,s(t1 x makes to be congeal$ & become /iff2 & aga91 t :i* is /iff or h>d1 x makes s(t4 ,o ,?\ ,creator ( all ?+s1 ,h[ great a va/ness is !re ( ?y wond]ful ,works8 & :at a fewness is !re ( ^? :o und]/&1 or "k1 or lab\r to "k x6 ,o ?\ et]nal ,light6 illum9ate ! d>k brea/s ( ! lo/ ,sons ( ! ,_w2 ,o ?\ vivify+ fire1 mollifie1 enk9dle1 heat ! /ubborn he>ts ( sluggi% ,mank9d1 t are oppress$ ) sleep1 & froz5 ) cold1 t s !y may seek !e1 & "k !e1 & le>n to fe> !e 9 true ,humility1 & to hon\r wor%ip !e )\t ,hypocrisie4 ,am54 ,an ,admonition1 & %ort ,repetition ( ^? ?+s :i* are treat$ ( 9 ?is ,treatise4 ,t ! ,fri5dly ,read] may make ?is ,book yet ( m use & b5efit to himself1 ,i ?\ght x wor? :ile by way ( an ,ov]plus1 aga9 to set "h a=e 8 eyes ^? ,secrets :i* h be5 h]e9 m5tion$1 :at 'tis t ! use ( !m do? consi/ prop]ly 94 ,fir/ ( all1 x ha? be5 %[n1 h[ by ! means ( ,salt-petre1 all ,volatile1 & immature ,m9]als are to be br\ght to a rip5ess bo? 9 ! moi/ way & 9 ! dry way1 t s !y may yield =? out ( !mselves 9 ! melt+1 good durable ,gold & ,silv]4 ,!n ,i taught by :at way ! ,volatile1 ,ars5ical1 ,coboltick1 & ,antimonial1 ,aurif]\s1 & ,arg5tif]\s ,m9]als1 may by an easy lab\r1 be by an artificial fusion1 & extraction1 & also by a precipitation into ,regulus's1 & by ! purification or cupellation ( ! said ,regulus's1 by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 conv]t$ or br\ght into use 9 ! dry way1 & ! ,gold & ,silv] hidd5 9 !m be drawn =?4 ,?irdly1 ,i h %[n ! extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( all ! b>r51 or poor] sort ( ,m9]als or ,ores1 :i* are n wor? ! *>ges ( excoct+1 or ! usual way ( proce$+1 & ( ! draw+ !m out by a s+ul> ,art1 ) ! wat] ( ,salt-petre1 & ( rightly work+ !m2 :i* way is to be pref]r$ f> a=e any usual excoction ( ^? poor] k9ds ( ,m9]als1 n only because su* an extraction is p]=m$ )\t a melt+ fire1 & a ,furnace2 b also1 because 9 ?is extraction !re is m obta9$ ?an is by excoction or =c+ out3 ,& yet f>!r1 t :i* 0 ,volatile 9 !m is fix$ toge!r1 & reta9$1 by t ,wat] ( ,salt-petre :i* w\ld o!rwise 9 a melt+ ,fire fly away 9 fume4 ,& m ?an ?is too1 ,gold & ,silv] may by ?is moi/ way & t ) v easie ,lab\r be extract$ & 9 a due mann] p]fect$1 & t commodi\sly & ) no small pr(it1 out ( any1 ! vile/ ,fossiles 7or ?+s dig'd out ( ! ,e>?7 z out ( dise/eem$ ,e>?s1 ,du/s1 ,s&s1 & ,fl9ts1 f :5ce1 o!rwise y _c extract any ?+ nei!r by ,excoction nor by ,m]cury3 ,s t 9 all places ( ! ,_w :at coa/ soev]1 s x be some:at a dryi% soil1 is to be f\nd su* k9d ( ,e>?1 ,clay 7or ,m>le7 ,s&1 ,fl9ts1 & su* l :i* conta9 9 !m a ?9 or sp>+ k9d ( ,gold & ,silv]1 & f :i* !y may pr(itably be extract$4 ,v]ily x is a da9ty ,art :i* may be us$ 9 all p>ts ( ! ,_w1 nor is x at all burd5som to c>ry1 b may be excell5tly 7well1 or safely7 pref]r$ till ne$ requires4 ,b ?is is to be not$ t ! fatt] ,e>? or ,clay mu/ fir/ be made r$ hot & burnt a=e x be moi/n$ ) ! ,wat] ( ,salt-petre4 ,= )\t s do+1 ! ,e>? w\ld always rema9 ?ick 7or clammy17 w\ld dr9k up mu* wat]1 & x w\ld n easily be sep>at$1 b be+ burn$1 x suff]s x self to be extract$ no o!r ?an z if x 7 ,s&4 ,s nei!r d ! ,ore or ,fossiles ( ,iron :i* are aurif]\s & ab\nd ) ,iron1 suff] ! ,gold to be extract$ & precipitat$ out ( !m z readily z o!r ,m9]a's or ,ores d4 ,b ! iron1 7if !n be ov]mu* ( x7 makes ! ,wat] ?ick & pappy l ,mud4 ,& !re=e y mu/ put into t solution a "p ( common ,wat]1 to make x ! ?9n]1 t s ! ,gold & ,silv] may be ! easili] precipitat$ !ncefrom4 ,! aurif]\s ,copp]y ,ores are to be burnt fir/1 if !y are sulphure\s1 if n1 !y may !n be extract$1 ?\gh n burnt4 ,! s&y1 /ony1 brittle1 & pebbli%1 ,fossiles ne$ no o!r prep>ation b to be burnt & gr\nd4 ,likewise all aurif]\s ,irony1 or ,copp]y ,ores1 may be sep>at$ by common salt1 )\t a ,furnace1 or melt+ fire1 & t 9 ! op5 air 7z we said a=e :]e we treat$ ( ! poor] ,copp]y ,m9]a's1 or ,ores37 & _m hundr$s ( p\nds may be done at "o "t1 & ) "o lab\r1 & ! ,gold :i* is extract$ mixtly ) ! ,iron & ,copp]1 may be sep>at$ out ( ! solution1 by ! moi/ precipitat+ way !re deliv]$1 & t ) a mighty pr(it & ga91 because t same precipitation hurts n 9 ! lea/ ei!r ! ,copp]1 or ! ,iron1 z to _! malleability4 ,9 l mann] may y precipitate ! ,gold out ( any ,vitriol wat]1 & t 9 quantity 7:5 x has any 9 x73 & on su* wise too1 t ! precipitation ( ! ,vitriol %all n at all *ange ought ( its nature2 & ?is is s comp5di\s a way1 z t if !re 7 conta9$ no m ?an "o qu>t] ( a ,dra*m ( ,gold 9 #ajj l4 ( ,vitriol1 yet w\ld n t precipitation be ( no use or pr(it4 ,& on ?is wise & mann] may all o!r ,m9]al wat]s be precipitat$4 ,moreov]1 z conc]n+ ! means ( easily prep>+ ! salt s z to s]ve = ! extract+ ! ,copp]1 9 all ,c\ntries1 b especially on ! ,sea ,coa/s1 ! ,conc5tration ( salt out ( ! wat]s1 or ! ,sea w af=d y no mean1 or obscure ,docum5ts t\*+ t ?+2 :i* conc5tration x treat$ ( 9 ! ,book ,intitul$1 ,! ,consolation ( ,navigators4 ,b =asmu* z !re is m5tion made 9 ?is ,treatise ( a yet o!r c]ta9 ,artificial sep>ation ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 9 :i*1 ,antimonial scoria h place1 9 a =5am$ extraction1 :i* ,i w\ld will+ly 7b z yet h n7 deliv]$2 let no body s con/rue x1 z if ,i ei!r purposely1 or c>elesly omitt$ ! same3 ,no6 ,! ,case is f> o!rwise1 & ?is is ! true reason2 see+ ?is ,book n[ 9 h& is become m prolix ?an ,i int5d$1 ,i det]m9$ ) my self to res]ve t mo/ pr(itable process = ! foll[+ ?ird "p1 :i* ,god will+1 ,i w v %ortly publi%1 till !n1 ,i entreat ! ,fri5dly ,read] to expect or wait = x ) a good & pati5t m9d4 ,mean :ile he may acquiesce ) ^! two ways1 viz4 ! dry & ! moi/1 & delight himself h]e91 & )al take c>e 7z f> z 9 him lies7 to h ready by him1 "s quantity ( ,salt-petre2 = ! foll[+ ?ird "p %all treat ( no?+ else b ! p]=m+ & do+ ( processes by ! help ( ,salt-petre4 ,he !re=e t kn[s h[ to make x 9 pl5ty at a small rate1 may hope = s mu* ! great] b5efit2 & ?is ,i judg$ exp$i5t1 to add "h = admonitions sake4 ,m %all be discov]$ 7,god will+7 9 ! ?ird & f\r? foll[+ p>ts4 ,illu/ration3 ,a4 ,e9 ,kle9] ,z9baur mit e9em ,plug4 ,b4 ,e9 ,z9baur mit #c3,pflge4 ,c4 ,de ,z9baur5 ,huet4 ,d4 ,de ,z9baur5 #c3,pflge4 ,e4 ,die ,regi/] d> dur* da ,fer regiret wirt4 ,f4 ,da e+esetzte ,gla mit se9em ,helm vnd ,recipi5t54 ,g4 ,die ,?er ,zu dem ,r/]4 ,h4 ,da ,as*5lo* ,i4 ,e9 ,krble9 mit ,kohl54 ,illu/ration3 vnd mit ,gag51 mus die ,g>ne trag51 ,/elt re*t na* dem ,w9dt1 ,s wird gefang5 ,fraw ,k9dt4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,9 :i* is ,deliv]$1 ,! way ( mo/ easily & pl5tifully extract+ ,salt-petre out ( ,v>i\s ,subjects e :]e ,obvi\s & at ,h&4 ,,toge!r ,) a succ9ct ,explication ( ,p>acelsus 8 ,prophecy2 t is to say1 9 :at mann] x is to be und]/ood ! ,nor!rn ,lion w ,in/itute or ,plant 8 political or civil ,mon>*y2 & t ,p>acelsus himself w n abide 9 8 ,grave2 & t a va/ quantity ( ,ri*es w (f] x self4 ,,likewise ,:at an "o t ,arti/ ,elias is1 ( ^: com+ 9 ! la/ ,days1 & 8 disclos+ abundance ( ,secrets1 ,p>acelsus & o!rs h pr$ict$4 ,to ! ,,read]4 ,fri5dly ,read]1 ,al?\gh !re are v _m ,causes t might disswade me f ,publi%+ ?is ,?ird & ! ,f\r? foll[+ ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many 9 ,pr9t1 7because ( ! inconv5i5cies & hurt done me by ! p]fidi\s ,f>nn]1 aga9/ :om no body ha? hi!rto oppos$ himself2 b all h conniv$ & w9k'd !reat2 & consequ5tly h e "o left su* a p]fidi\s ,trea*]y unpuni%'d7 & inc\rage me to leave ,g]many1 a mo/ ungrateful ,g]many z x is4 ,yet not)/&+1 ! ,love to my ,neighb\rs 7among/ :om !re are _m hone/ & good ,m5 to be f\nd1 :o lead a tr\blesome k9d ( ,life to get _! daily food7 ha? compell$ me4 ,to su* !re=e z ^! are1 w\ld ,i will+ly give or h& =? a ,tor* s to direct !m t !y may = "t to come f>e bett] & m easily get ?+s necess>y to uphold ,life )al2 b yet aft] su* wise1 z t !y set _! ,h&s to ! ,"w1 = ! ,gods sell n ought to ^? t ,lab\r n1 b all good ?+s are s\ght1 & f\nd out by daily ,lab\r & dilig5t se>*4 ,n[ albeit1 t all ^? ?+s :i* are ?r\ghly h&l$ 9 ?is book are true1 & s confirm$ by exp]i5ce z t any "o may easily und]/& & imitate !m1 yet not)/&+1 ,i am c]ta9 t !re w be a v _m :o by reason ( _! ignorance1 _c und]/& !m1 & apply !m to use2 because ! greate/ "p ( mank9d are too mu* addict$ to laz9ess1 & d = ! mo/ "p refuse to apply _! ,limbs to "w1 b w\ld r walk abroad1 & disc\rse ( ,arts :5 !y are 9 _! cups4 ,i say t ^! secrets ( m9e w no ways pr(it su* k9d ( ,m51 = su* mu/ fir/ le>n 9 :at mann] ! necess>y ,in/rum5ts are to be h&l$1 & h[ ! ,op]ations are to be rightly in/itut$ & manag$ 9 seemly ,ord]4 ,!re are abundance ( ,m5 :o 7if !y hap to read "s ,*ymical ,writ+s1 or he> o!rs talk ( ! pr(itabl5ess ( !m1 7!y7 are pres5tly inflam$ ) su* a love1 t !y w ev5 :olly devote !mselves to ,*ymi/ry on ! hopes ( gr[+ ri*4 ,& n[ :5 !y h propos$ any ?+ to !mselves1 & attempt to d x1 if !y hap to h a sp>kle ( ,fire light on _! h&s1 or t by reason ( "s o!r ob/acle1 all ?+s d n imm$iately fadge to _! m9ds1 !y ?r[ away ! ,tongs1 & ! ,crucibles ^u ! ,gr\nd1 & dete/ 7or curse7 ! ,au?or1 because he ha? n ,writt5 cle> en\gh1 & t !y d n pres5tly extract great /ore ( ,gold4 ,let n su* z ^! at all p]swade !mselves t !y c receive any in/ruction f ^! my ,writ+s2 = my ,writ+s require ,m5 t are dilig5t1 ^: m9ds are nev] we>i$ ) lab\r1 & :o are n sloa?ful1 & impati5t ( ,lab\r4 ,n[ to ! /udi\s 7se>*]s7 & especially to su* ,*ildr5 7or ,disciples7 adopt$ or *os5 by ,god1 all ^! ?+s w be unto !m cle>1 manife/ly evid5t1 & easie to be imitat$4 ,= z mu* !re=e z ,i h spok5 _m ?+s 9 ! ,fir/ & ,second ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 conc]n+ ! mak+ & use ( ,nitre1 ,i d n[ g on 9 ,god's ,"n1 & d tea* 9 ?is ?ird "p1 by :at easie ways ,nitre may be v>i\sly made1 & be fruitfully & pr(itably us$ bo? by ,noble ,m5 & common ,m52 s t !re is n a man 9 ! :ole ,_w1 b may 7if he please7 get great b5efit !reby4 ,! ,omnipot5t ,god1 ! ,au?or & giv] ( e good ?+1 be/[ ^u u to be able to enjoy & make use ( 8 ,gifts1 t all ?+s may t5d to ! ,hon\r ( 8 mo/ ,holy ,"n1 & to ! ,safety & ,pres]vation ( u all4 ,am5 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ,,salt-,,petre4 ,i %ew$ 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 ! way :]eby ,wood may be conc5trat$ & turn$ into excell5t ,nitre1 & :i* o!rwise is e :]e = ! mo/ "p consum$ by ly+ rott+ 9 ! ,woods1 & yields no b5efit at all unto any ,man4 ,?is ,op]ation is to be done ) ! help ( a c]ta9 ,press artificially contriv$ = t p>ticul> bus9ess1 ! due 7or "r7 description ( :i*1 we gave y 9 ! ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,b ! circulatory ,vessels by :i* ! ,lixivium ( ! wood 7or ! di/ill$ ,liquor out ( ! wood7 is to be excit$ & heat$ by ! ,air1 h n z yet be5 describ$2 & !re=e we h det]m9$ to d x 9 ?is ,?ird ,"p4 ,?is ,figure !re=e repres5ts !m1 & its use2 & is z foll[s4 ,!re mu/ be two ,boxes 7z 'tw]e7 made ( ,bo>ds1 ea* ( !m ( l bigness & capacity1 z ! ,figure 7or ,lett]7 ,a %ews4 ,^! ,boxes are to be s plac$1 t a ,vessel may be set "u "o end ( ea* ,box1 to receive 9 x 7if ne$ be7 ! ,lixivium p\r$ into !m3 ,let "o ( ! ,boxes or ,vessels be fill$ top full ( ,horse-dung1 ,h5s1 or ,pigeons-dung2 or else ) ! ,leaves ( ! ,trees1 among/ :i* ,fir-tree ,leaves are be/2 !n p\r !reupon s mu* ( ?is ,lixivium :i* we %all make a description ( by & by1 s mu* z may suffice to moi/5 ! ,dung or ,leaves conta9$ 9 ! ,box or ,vessel1 & a little to ov]-top x4 ,! next day 7aft] y h s done7 :5 y judge t all ! matt] is ?r\ghly wett$1 let ! ,lixivium run out by a ,tap1 ! :i* said ,lixivium y mu/ p\r into ! o!r ,box fill$ ) ! l matt]s1 & :i* /&s j aga9/ x4 ,let ^! ?+s /& ?us wett$ = "s days2 ,9 ! mean "t1 ! matt] conta9$ 9 ! fir/ ,box1 gr[s hot1 & ! useless moi/ure be+ mo/ pl5tifully resolv$ into ,vap\rs out ( ! ,lixivium1 ! said matt] do? daily get m & m efficacy4 ,z long z y obs]ve ! heat ( ?is ,box to cont9ue1 & ! evaporation ( moi/ure to la/1 s long mu/ x be left 9 ! same positure :]eby ! ,lixivium1 ?us p\r$ on1 may by its notable p[] consume & dissolve ! ,dung1 or ! o!r matt]s conta9$ 9 ! ,box1 & turn !m into ,wat]4 ,& "h y are to obs]ve ?is direction4 ,y mu/ always put 9 new matt] in/ead ( t :i* is turn$ into ,liquor1 & s "o ,box may be always at all times kept full ( ! matt]s4 ,b n[ :5 y\r mat]ials be+ put 9 ! fir/ ,box1 beg9 to cool1 ! ,lixivium :i* n[ lies 9 ! second ,box or ,vessel1 mu/ be p\r$ ^u ! matt]s yet w>m1 9 ! fir/ ,box1 t s x may aga9 contract a heat !nce-f by little & little1 & s may dissolve ^? matt]s4 ,& n[ :il/ ^! ?+s are ?us deta9$ 9 ! fir/ ,box or ,vessel1 ! mat]ials t are 9 l mann] put 9 ! second ,box d heat ea* o!r1 & ! unpr(itable ,phlegm evaporate?3 ,n[ z long z ?is second ,box vaporate?1 ! ,lixivium mu/ n be drawn out ( ! fir/ ,box & be p\r$ !re9to1 b all ! matt]s are to be left to heat or burn 7z x 77 !mselves4 ,& :5 y p]ceive t ! mat]ials cool1 !n ! ,lixivium mu/ be drawn (f f ! matt]s 9 ! fir/ ,box1 & be p\r$ ^u !m 9 ! second ,box2 & h]eby ! matt]s conta9$ 9 ! fir/ ,box w aga9 wax hot1 be burnt1 & be turn$ into ,liquor4 ,by h[ mu* ! (tn] & long] ?is repeat$ p\r+ on ( ,lixivium is done1 s mu* ! m1 & soon] are ! mat]ials consum$2 f :i* matt]s ?us consum$1 a mo/ excell5t ,salt-petre may aft]w>ds be made1 = ! heat makes ! matt]s rot4 ,n[ !n to make trial 7if x be well en\gh done7 take "s ( ?is ,lixivium boil x away to a suffici5t height = ,*ry/allization1 set x 9 a cold place to %oot1 dry ! salt y f9d1 be+ dry1 put x on a live ,coal1 :i* if y f9d x burn up1 x is a sign t x is full "t to draw (f1 & take all y\r ,lixivium to ! int5t t ,salt-petre may be !re( made by due evaporation & coagulation4 ,b if y *ance to f9d x o!rwise1 & t ! salt does n flame up1 ! ,lixivium mu/ lie long] 9 ! ,boxes to be heat$ & animat$ by ! ,air :i* is magnetically attract$ by means ( ! heat3 ,?is lab\r be+ rightly ord]$1 !re may be made excell5t ,salt-petre out ( ! said matt]s by ! help ( a conv5i5t ,lixivium1 9 t5 or twelve ,mon?s space )\t any co/s1 save "s small trifle ab\t ! ,lixivium2 nei!r is ! ,"w s griev\s or tr\blesome1 = !re is no?+ m requir$ b t ! ,lixivium be sev]al times p\r$ out ( "o ,box into ! o!r4 ,,nb4 ,!re are yet1 besides ! o!r a=5am$ sev]al sorts ( matt]s t (f] !mselves1 out ( :i*1 ,salt-petre may be made by ! help ( ! ,boxes1 a due ,lixivium f> spe$ili] pl5tifulli]2 b ,i judge x n ne$ful to divulge e ?+3 ,likewise !re may be made a conv5i5t ,lixivium to prep>e ,salt petre soon]1 by & aft] ano!r mann]1 to wit1 9 a dry =m1 )\t su* putrify+ z is done 9 ! ,boxes or ,circulatories2 b ev5 ?is ,artifice too1 w ,i res]ve yet a little long] = my ,fri5ds4 ,nay yet m1 !re may be 7by a yet secret] & %ort] me?od7 excell5t ,salt-petre extract$ by ! means ( su* a ,lixivium 9 ?ree h\rs space1 & t ) mo/ great pr(it3 ,& ?is way ( prep>+ ,salt-petre1 ,i d pref]r be=e all ! o!rs1 & h f\nd x ! mo/ excell5t 7,petre7 ( !m all4 ,! ,lixivium is on ?is wise made4 ,make y a /rong ,lixivium ( ,wood-a%es1 & :5 y burn ! unpr(itable ,wood 9 ! ,woods into a%es1 make by ! same lab\r ( y\r ,fire "s good ,lime ( /ones fit = su* a purpose2 ,!n qu5* ?is ,calx or ,lime ) ,wat]1 t s x may fall into p[d]1 !n p\r !reon z mu* ( ! ,lee ( ! ,wood-a%es n[ spok5 (f1 z is suffici5t1 mixt x ) a wood5 ,spatula1 & repeat ?is mix+ & /irr+ x v (t51 "s days foll[+1 t s ! ,lee may be made ! /rong] by reason ( ! ,lime1 & be l ,fire1 ! :i* has an excell5t virtue to putrefy ! vegetables & animals1 & to turn !m into burn+ ,salt-petre4 7,see ! =ego+ ,figure belong+ to ?is ,op]ation not$ at ! top page1 #a47 ,illu/ration ,illu/ration ,illu/ration3 ,hie sitzt d] ,ha51 vund brtet d5 ,basi3 liscum aus4 ,a4 ,s5 die #b ,ka/54 ,b4 wie die ,ka/5 9 w5dig anzuseh54 ,c4 d] ,mi/1 od] die ,holtz3 bltt]1 wormit die ,ka/5 gefullet4 ,d4 ,d] ,sumpff1 od] das ,ges*ir1 da]9 die ,lauge abgezapff et wird4 ,e4 die ,pump4 ,f4 d] ,man1 d] die ,lauge aus dem ,sumpff auff die ,mat]i 9 d5 ,ka/5 pumpet4 ,g4 d] gel*]te bodem9 d5 ,ka/54 ,h4 d] vnte/e bodem1 wor1 auff die ,lauge sond] aus zur9n5 /eh5 bleibet4 ,"h ! ,cock fits t hat*es ! ,basilisk1 by ! top ( ! ,*e/4 ,a ,are ! two ,*e/s4 ,b ,! appe>ance ( ! ,*e/s )94 ,c ,! ,horse-dung1 or ,leaves ( ,trees1 :]e) ! ,*e/s are fill$4 ,d ,! ,ci/]n or ,vessel to receive ! ,lixivium4 ,e ,! ,pump4 ,f ,! ,man t pumps ! ,lixivium out ( ! ,ci/]n1 ^u ! matt] 9 ! ,*e/s4 ,g ,! ,bottom ( ! ,*e/s full ( holes4 ,h ,! second or l[]mo/ ,bottom :]e ! ,lixivium is kept )\t runn+ out4 ,ano!r way ( mak+ ,excell5t ,salt-petre 9 great ,quantity out ( ,lime & ! ,lee ( ,wood4 ,take ! a=esaid ,lime & ,wood-a%es1 ( ea* z mu* z y w2 & twice z mu* ,horse-dung or ,c[s-dung1 mix ^! matt]s exactly 9 a wood5 ,vessel or ,tub1 ) ,mans ,ur9e or bea/s ,piss1 & make x ( ! ?ickness z ! ?ick] sort ( ,mort> t ! ,masons use1 is wont to be (4 ,y mu/ h good /ore ( ?is ,pa/e made4 ,!n make a c]ta9 ar* ( bo>ds1 :i* said ar* mu/ be "s ?ree1 f\r1 six or m feet broad1 & deep or high1 & ! l5g? ( x mu/ be d\ble to t 7or twice z mu*1 z broad1 & deep1 or high7 accord+ to ! conv5i5cy ( ! place1 & ! quantity ( ,salt-petre y w\ld make4 ,! ar* ?us made1 mu/ be all ov] dawb$ ) ! a=esaid mixture1 ! ?ickness ( an h&s bread?1 j z we see ,vaults1 or ,ar*es built up1 ( ,/ones & ,lime ^u wood5 ar*es4 ,n[ :5 all is duly ord]$1 !re mu/ be put "s ,fire 9 "u ! vault ( ! ar*1 at fir/ x mu/ be v g5tle1 lea/ ! ar* 7( wood7 z be+ ! v f\ndation & support] ( ! 7o!r7 ar* %\ld pres5tly k9dle & be burnt1 :i* mu/ n be1 b be kept :ole r1 untill ! ar* or cov]+ !reon :i* is made ( ,lime1 ,a%es1 & ,dung1 be p]fectly dri$4 ,?is done1 !re mu/ be dawb$ on1 ^u ! said ar* =m]ly made1 m ( ! a=esaid prep>$ ,calx1 ( ab\t an h&s-bread? ?ickness1 & y w f9d t ! humidity ( ?is latt] mass or second ar*+ w be 9 a %ort "t attract$ by ! fir/ ar*1 & t ?is second p>gett+ w soon be dri$3 ,:5 ?is is done1 !re mu/ be aga9 ! ?ird "t made ano!r dawb+ on1 aft] ! a=e-prescrib$ mann]4 ,& ?is ,op]ation is to be s long & s (t5 repeat$ untill ! ar* be a foot or two 9 ?ickness1 :i* :5 s1 x is /rong en\gh1 nor ne$s x any m its wood5 prop1 & !re=e n[ ! ,fire may be put !reto1 & x may be burnt4 ,& ?us h y a vault or ar* prep>$1 :i* is a mo/ commodi\s in/rum5t to make a quantity ( ,salt-petre by3 ,& n[ if occasion require1 & ! condition ( ! place w p]mit1 !re may be built or made ?ree or f\r ar*es aft] ! same mann]2 ?\gh x be bett] to h !m plac$ "o by ano!r1 & to be ( less magnitude or capaci\sness2 = s !y are m conv5i5t = ,op]ation1 z any "o t practise? h]eab\ts w easily appreh5d & f9d4 ,likewise x is bett] to build ?is ar*$ ,vault :i* we h call$ an ,ar*1 long & n>r[1 ?an %ort & broad1 because ! ,fire be+ put "u "o "p ( su* a long ,*imney-l ,vault1 w v well diffuse its heat to e place !re(1 & s keep ! ar* cont9ually hot4 ,:5 ?is ,*imney l vault is :olly dry1 x mu/ be aga9 moi/n$ ) ,mans or ,bea/s ,piss1 t x may !nce contract m new humidity1 :i* we obs]ve w easily be1 see+ we "k t x is made up ( ,horse or ,c[s-dung1 & n b>ely ( ,lime1 = !n x w\ld n s readily & easily receive ! humidity1 z :5 ,dung is mixt ) x2 ! wett$ ,*imney-ar* mu/ be dri$ by ! =ce ( ,fire put !reund]1 ! :i* may also be a little augm5t$ proportionable to ! bigness & ?ickness ( ! vault or ar*4 ,,nb4 ,y mu/ take good he$1 t ! fire y put "u be n too mu* augm5t$1 & s hurt y\r ar*es1 b let x always be su* z may suffice to dry y\r ar* by little & little1 or else ! ,dung w be burnt up1 & ! already g5]at$ ,salt-petre w be spoil$1 = ! ,fire c easily endamage ! ,petre4 ,b n[ :5 we %all h (t5 ?us moi/n$ ! said ar*es ) ,piss1 & %all take notice t !y 7viz4 ! ar*es7 d attract no m !re( 7viz4 ( ! ,piss7 z be+ already fill$ ) ! ,salt ( ! ,ur9e1 ! :i* may be done 9 "s f\r or six ,weeks "t1 !re mu/ be little bits brok5 (f ) an ,iron ,in/rum5t 9 sev]al places ( ! ar*1 & ^! bits mu/ be p[d]$ & be dissolv$ 9 ,wat] s to make a ,lixivium ( x1 be filtr$1 & aft] a due evaporation made1 mu/ be ,*ry/alliz$ & dri$2 ! dri$ ,salt matt] mu/ be put ^u ! ,fire to see if x w flame or n3 ,if we %all f9d x ?us to be & to burn l ,salt-petre1 we mu/ break d[n all ! ar*1 & by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,mill1 r$uce x into p[d] v f9e1 & p\r hot ,wat] !reupon1 to extract ! ,lixivium )1 !n evaporate x z mu* z is conv5i5t1 & set x by 9 a cool place to ,*ry/allize2 ?is artifice ( ,boil+ & ,*ry/allis+ %all be decl>$ 9 prop] ,figures or ,cuts 9 ! end ( ?is ,"w4 ,b n[ if s be we p]ceive t ! ,salt extract$ out ( ^? little bits ( ! ar* d n z yet flame up1 'tis a sign t x is n z yet suffici5tly animat$ by ! air3 ,= ! air gives life1 :i* ! ,fire /rongly attracte?1 s t by ! help ( ! ,fire ! air & life are attract$1 :]eby ! ,salt is animat$ & made inflammable4 ,! ,fire !re=e "h1 is to be aga9 adm9i/r$ 7or put "u7 & ! ar*$ matt] to be cont9ually moi/n$ ) ,ra9 wat]2 & t ,ra9 wat] is be/1 :i* 7if x may be _h7 falls d[n :5 ! ,w9d is 9 ! ,nor?2 ?\gh :5 !re is no ,ra9 wat] to be _h1 o!r wat] may be sub/itut$ 9 its /ead4 ,?is p\r+ on ( wat] is to be s long cont9u$ 7always1 p]mitt+ ! ,furnace or ,ar* to be rightly dri$ a=e x be spr9kl$ ) new wat]7 untill ! ,salt1 /ick+ 9 ! ar*1 be f\nd to be suffici5tly animat$ by ! b5efit ( ! fire & air1 & be inflammable :5 y make trial !re( by ! a=esaid me?od4 ,?is is a comp5di\s way ( mak+ good ,salt-petre 9 quantity en\gh1 by only ,lime1 ,wood-a%es1 & ,mans or ,bea/s ,piss4 ,if y proce$ rightly on1 y may get y a great quantity ( ,salt-petre 9 a mo/ %ort space ( "t1 & t = small co/s1 9 a mann] no lab\r at all4 ,! ,lime & ,a%es f :5ce ! ,petre is extract$1 may be mix$ aga9 ) new lime & new a%es1 & o!r ar*$ vaults be made !re(1 ^u :i* ,ur9e mu/ be cont9ually p\r$ 9 l mann] z we taught a=e1 t s !y may be animat$ by ! help ( fire & air into ,salt-petre4 ,b if y h always at h& new ,calx1 or ,lime & a%es1 x is bett] to make new ar*es1 !re( 9 ! place ( ^? y h pull$ d[n1 & to imploy ! residue ( t1 out ( :i* ! ,salt-petre ha? be5 already extract$ ab\t dung+ "s b>r5 ,soil1 especially ! moi/] sort ( ,gr\nd1 because x is impossible s ?or\ghly to sep>ate all ! ,salt t no?+ abides beh9d 9 ! reliques4 ,?is way ,i communicate to all1 b ,i res]ve = my ,fri5ds only ! way by :i*1 ) ! help ( o!r ,wat]s t co/ no?+1 & may be _h 9 e place1 a f> great] quantity ( ,salt-petre may 9 a yet %ort] "t be prep>$ by ! said ar*es1 ?an is done by ! help ( ,mans or ,bea/s ,ur9e4 ,nay m1 !re are "s wat]s :i* 9 eight days "t1 we h obs]v$ to h be5 coagulat$ into burn+ ,salt-petre1 :i* secret v]ily may be practically improv$ ) mo/ notable b5efit 9 all p>ts ( ! ,_w t ,m5 live 94 ,besides ! subjects already m5tion$1 "h (f] !mselves to our ,h&s _m o!rs :i* are obvi\s to all1 ( :i* su* ar*es may be made1 & :i* w yield m ,salt-petre ?an ! a=e recit$ matt]s w2 b let :at has already be5 deliv]$1 suffice4 ,i _c "h =be>1 b mu/ tell y t !re are "s subjects to be f\nd :i* 7)\t ! mak+ ! a=esaid ar*es1 ?\gh !re lie not)/&+ abundance ( secrets !re97 w br+ a mo/ notable b5efit1 & t belong n to ?is place1 & :i* may be *ang$ 9 ?ree h\rs space into excell5t ,petre2 :i* lab\r 7or op]ation7 ,i keep = my ,fri5ds1 & %\ld x be divulg$1 x w\ld br+ no?+ b hurt1 & !re=e x is bett] to be sil5t3 ,!re %all m secrets be deliv]$ 9 ! foll[+ disc\rse1 :]e we speak ( ! ,nor!rn ,mon>*e4 ,"h foll[s ano!r way ( pl5tifully extract+ ,salt-petre out ( ,rocks & ,/ones )\t ,vegetables or ,animals4 ,to ! int5t !re=e t x may be suffici5tly evid5c$1 & t ,i may prove x to be true1 t ,salt-petre is an univ]sal ,salt or ,subject1 & is consequ5tly conta9$ 9 all ! ?+s ! ,_w possesse?1 ,i judge x a ?+ wor? :ile to set d[n "h "s pro(s or trials !reto accommodat$4 ,x ha? be5 suffici5tly en\gh already %[n 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 t good ,salt-petre may by ,art be extract$ out ( all ! subjects ( ! ,_w3 ,b ! way ( s do+ 0 n at all disclos$4 ,= z mu* !re=e z all ,m5 d s gre$ily desire x1 ,i det]m9$ ) my self to describe fir/ ( all1 ! ,presses requisite to ! extraction ( ,salt-petre out ( ,wood1 to ! end t s x may evid5tly appe> unto all ,m51 t x is a ?+ agreeable to nature1 & t x is mo/ easily accompli%able1 to press a juice out ( any ,wood1 :i* may be turn$ by ! air into good ,salt-petre4 ,b z = ! circulatory ,vessels1 ,i 0 n will+ 7!n7 to communicate !m1 b r kept !m a little long] = my ,fri5ds1 :i* said ,vessels ,i h not)/&+ set d[n 9 ?is ,?ird ,"p4 ,likewise x seem$ n exp$i5t unto me to reveal unto su* z are enemies1 ! trans=mation 7or *ang+7 ( ,animals1 mu* less ( ,m9]als into ,salt-petre4 ,yet h[ev] ,i h done s mu* by my ,manuduction1 z = any wise ,m5 easily to und]/& ! same by :at ha? be5 exhibit$1 & ,i h 9 "s sort op5$ x1 t su* ?+s are possible to be done4 ,b ,i h n s cle>ly %[n ! way ( effect+ ! same1 lea/ ,i %\ld take away ! occasion ( o!r ,m5s ex]cis+ _! +5uity 9 be?9k+ !mselves h[ x is to be done3 ,o!rwise1 x is n prohibit$ any "o to seek a full] in=mation1 f ^? t h k 9 ^! affairs4 ,!re=e =asmu* z ! way ( extract+ ,salt-petre out ( ,/ones1 is look'd on z a mo/ impossible ?+ by su* z are n skill'd 9 ?is ,art1 ,i h det]m9$ to describe ! same1 = ! sake & b5efit ( su* z succe$ u2 ,! knack ( ?is ,artifice consi/e? m 9 ! kn[+ ( ! ,/ones1 ?an 9 ! extract+ ( ! ,salt-petre out ( !m1 = ! extraction is n any o!r way to be done1 ?an z ! mak+ ( _! ,lee out ( ! common ,nitr\s ,e>? is wont to be1 conc]n+ :i* ?+1 ,laz>us ,erck] ha? writt5 at l>ge4 ,! k !re=e ( ! ,/ones1 & ! prep>ation ( !m :]eby !y may communicate 7or let g7 _! ,nitre unto ,wat]1 is ! pr9cipal ?+1 & )\t t1 !re _c be any ?+ done 9 ?is ,op]ation4 ,fir/ ( all !re=e 'tis necess>y t ! lov] ( ,*ymi/ry kn[s1 t !re are v>i\s ,/ones to be f\nd t yield ,salt-petre1 viz4 all su* ,/ones ( :i* 7be+ commonly calc9$ by ! =ce ( ! fire7 !y make ,lime = to build h\ses )al4 ,= !re lies hidd5 9 ^! k9d ( ,/ones1 abundance ( ,salt-petre1 :i* _c be gott5 out !nce by ! help ( common ,wat] by any k9d ( way or me?od3 ,b :5 !y are burnt ) a viol5t ,fire1 !y yield an hot ,salt1 extractable by ! b5efit ( common wat]2 :i* ,salt inde$ is n ,salt-petre1 b yet may mo/ easily be turn$ by ! air into ,petre1 l z x 0 =m]ly ,salt-petre a=e ! ,/one 0 burnt1 & n[ fir/ got ano!r nature by ! burn+4 ,! tru? ( ?is ?+1 viz4 ,t !re resides natural ,salt-petre 9 all ,/ones1 :i* may be burnt into ,lime1 may be prov$ on ?is wise foll[+3 ,take ( ^! ,/ones :i* ,lime may be made (1 ss4 or j4 p[d] x v f9e1 p\r !reupon z mu* ( ! be/ ,aqua-=tis3 ,place ! ,glass 9 :i* ?is matt] is conta9$1 9 a w>m place ^u a%es or s&1 t ! /one may be dissolv$ 9 ! ,aqua-=tis3 ,aft] x ha? ?us /ood = ab\t "o qu>t] ( an h\r1 take out y\r ,glass out ( ! a%es or s&1 ?\gh ! /one be n :olly dissolv$ z yet1 & p\r !reon drop by drop1 "s ,lixivium ( wood1 untill ! ebullition ( ! ,lee or ,lixivium p\r$ ^u ! dissolv$ /one cease?1 & 7! noise ceas+7 y %all p]ceive "s k9d ( ,salt produc$ f !m ?us commixt1 viz4 f ! dissolv$ /one & ! ,lixivium4 ,p\r "s common ,wat] ^u ?is ,salt1 s mu* z may s]ve to dissolve ! ,salt 9 a w>m place1 ! solution be+ made let ! ,liquor be filtr$1 or be /ra9$ ?r\gh "s ?9 ,l95 clo?1 t s ! "p ( ! /one undissolv$1 & ! fces may abide beh9d 9 ! ,filt] or ,l95 clo?3 ,! filtr$ ,liquor mu/ be coagulat$ into ,salt by evaporat+ x away 9 a brass ,vessel1 !n y are to weigh x3 ,& n[ t we may exactly "k1 h[ mu* ,salt-petre 0 9 t ss4 ( ! /one1 y mu/ proce$ on f>!r ?us3 ,take ! same quantity ( ,aqua-=tis z y us$ b n[1 ab\t ! solution ( ! ,lime-/one1 & p\r !reon likewise ! same quantity ( ,lixivium1 t y us$ ab\t ! precipitation ( ! dissolv$ /one1 & let !re be made a precipitation1 let ! precipitat$ matt] be coagulat$ into ! sub/ance ( a salt1 & !n also weigh h[ mu* ?is quantity ( salt is3 & n[1 z mu* less weight1 z y obs]ve to be 9 ?is salt ?an 9 ! fir/ ,salt 9 :i* ! ,lime-/one is1 s mu* ,salt-petre 0 !re 9 t half ounce ( ,lime-/one4 ,?is is a mo/ c]ta9 trial1 & by ?is means may we mo/ easily f9d h[ _m p\nds ( ,salt-petre1 are conta9$ 9 an hundr$ weight ( /ones4 ,,nb4 ,to ! end t ! pro( y make1 may be mo/ c]ta91 we mu/ use ! less] ,c5t5>y1 or hundr$ weight1 z be+ m usual1 & m accommodate = ! try+ ( ,metals4 ,& albeit1 t ! us+ ( ,aqua-=tis to ?is ,op]ation1 is altoge!r )\t pr(it1 :]e y w\ld extract t salt 9 great pl5ty out ( ! /ones1 yet not)/&+1 x is n s slight or trivial a ?+ to "k a c]ta9 way ( try+ :at /ones d mo/ ab\nd ) ,salt-petre1 t s if we h a m9d to extract ,salt-petre out ( !m1 we may take ^?1 9 :i* x lies 9 a pl5tiful mann]4 ,besides1 ^? /ones :i* d commonly yield a ,calx or ,lime by ,calc9ation1 & :i* ! ,bricklay]s use2 !re are f\nd o!r /ones1 out ( :i* !re _c be made any ,lime by ,calc9ation1 & yet nev]!less1 abundance ( ,salt-petre may be !nce extract$ )\t any previ\s ,calc9ation4 ,he t delights himself 9 ?is "w1 mu/ exactly "k a=eh& su* k9d ( /ones3 ,=asmu* z no body w\ld easily p]swade himself t ,salt-petre is conta9$ 9 !m4 ,nor d ,i ?9k t ev] a=e ?is "t ! way ( extract+ ,salt-petre out ( ^! k9ds ( /ones 0 us$2 b :e!r !re 0 no body t knew t !re 0 ,su* a ,salt conta9$ 9 !m1 or judg$ x a ?+ n to be reg>d$1 ?is ,i "k n4 ,b ?is ,i "k well en\gh t t way ( extract+ ,salt-petre out ( !m 0 nev] obs]v$ & us$ 9 ,g]many1 ?\gh !re lies a mo/ notable quantity ( ,petre 9 !m1 & easily extractable !nce1 did we b "k ! way4 ,!re=e1 =asmu* z !re is pl5ty en\gh ( su* /ones 9 all places1 & t ,salt-petre may easili] be made ( !m1 ?an ( wood1 ,i c\ld n =be>1 b mu/ ne$s op5 & disclose ?is artifice = ! good ( ! ,c\ntry1 & cle>ly expla9 x 9 ?is place4 ,!re=e1 z conc]n+ ^? /ones :i* are "h m5tion$1 !re is su* a pl5tiful /ore ( !m 9 mo/ places1 t !y ev5 make :ole ,m\nta9s2 !y are 9 sub/ance l a s(t & t5d] /one1 :iti% 9 col\r1 or ( a %9+ col\r a%y col\r'd or r$di%1 & are easily brok51 & may be fa%ion$ into all k9d ( %apes1 or figures2 & !re=e !y are frequ5tly us$ ab\t build+ ,h\ses1 = ! mak+ v>i\s ,ornam5ts ab\t ! ,h\se1 z = ! corn]s ( ! ,h\ses1 ! ,doors1 ,w9d[s1 ,/eps or ,/airs1 or o!r ,ext]nal ,ornam5ts4 ,z long z !y are yet 9 ! ,m\nta91 & n expos$ to ! air1 !y are ( a consid]able h>dness en\gh1 & d always hold x4 ,:5 be+ us$ ab\t ,build+s1 !y are put 9 su* places1 :]e !y may abide at all times dry1 or else always moi/4 ,b if s be !y are "o :ile dry1 & ano!r :ile moi/1 & are always obvi\s to ! air or wea!r !y easily become s(t1 & !re scales (f f !m ye>ly1 a little portion ( ! back ( a ,knifes ?ickness1 l ,meal1 s t !y are ye>ly less5'd1 & are n at all fit to build /able1 or durable ,h\ses )4 ,! ,/one-,cutt]s c easily di/+ui% ^! k9d ( /ones f o!rs1 nor d !y will+ly use !m :]e !re is pl5ty ( o!rs to be _h4 ,& n[1 if y %\ld g ab\t to make y\r trial ) ^! /ones1 l z y did ) ^? t !y make ,lime (1 accord+ to ! a=e deliv]$ ,probation1 s to "k :at quantity ( ,salt-petre is conta9$ 9 !m1 x w n succe$ s1 because ! ,salt-petre becomes ,volatile 9 ! ,calc9ation ( x1 & do? = ! mo/ "p fly away into ! air3 & mu* less c y ) b>e wat] extract ought out ( ! ,crude1 & n ,calc9$ /ones2 = su* d n yield any ,salt-petre at all1 unless !y h be5 plac$ 9 a moi/ air = ab\t half a ye>s space1 :]eby !y may ( !mselves fall 9 pieces2 = be+ s ord]$1 !y easily yield =? _! saltness to ! wat] t is p\r$ on !m1 & consequ5tly yield pl5ty ( ,salt-petre4 ,( :i* ?+1 ?is is a mo/ c]ta9 ,te/imony1 if 7viz47 su* /ones are laid 9 "s dry place1 :]eto ! ,ra9 _c come1 & we d mo/ frequ5tly spr9kle !m ) common wat]1 & !y d !reby turn into a p[d]4 ,& if x fall out o!rwise1 'tis a sign t !re is v little ,salt-petre to be f\nd 9 !m1 & t ! lab\r y %all be/[ ab\t !m w be 9 va94 ,b su* /ones z gr[ s(t1 & fall 9 pieces1 9 six or eight ,mon?s "t1 d promise notable ,rew>ds = y\r ,lab\r1 viz4 a great quantity ( ! wi%t = salt2 an hundr$ weight ( ^! k9d ( /ones ?us fall5 9 pieces1 w easily yield y t5 p\nd ( ,salt-petre1 m or less accord+ to ! ,condition ( ! /one4 ,! extract+ ( ! ,lee1 or salt1 is done ) common wat]1 9 ! same mann] z ! ,lixivium is o!rwise extract$ out ( t ,e>? :i* is digg'd up 9 ! ,/ables :]e ,bea/s /&2 :i* way ( extract+ ,salt-petre1 ( coagulat+ & p]fect+ x1 is cle>ly & p]fectly en\gh describ$ by ,laz>us ,erck]1 h]et(ore ! ,emp]\rs *ief ,ov]se] ( ! ,metallick ,affairs1 9 8 mo/ exp]i5c$ ,book ( 8 ,art ( ! prov+ ( ,metals2 insomu*1 t ,i e/eem him to h r5dr$ ! h>de/1 or mo/ difficult "p1 v cle>1 & !re=e ,i w ref]r ! well m9d$ ,read] ?i!r4 ,b = z mu* z e "o _c buy himself a ,book ( su* great bulk1 only to get !reby ! k ( ! way ( extract+ & evaporat+ ,salt-petre1 ,i h judg$ x wor? :ile to set d[n "h = ! sake ( ! ,*ymical ,/ud5ts1 su* directions z ! a=esaid ,laz>us ,erck] ha? deliv]$ u h]eab\ts4 ,= ,i 0 nev] ( ! m9d to ca/ (f su* ?+s z h be5 well deliv]$ by o!r m52 ,i only add unto !m1 ^? ?+s t are m9e3 ,let o!rs d ! l1 t are ! ,au?ors ( any new ?+1 t s !re may arise "s b5efit !reby unto our ,neighb\rs1 = ^: sake1 t we may 7viz47 s]ve !m1 ! mo/ great & bless$ ,god ha? be/[$ on u su* v>i\s k4 ,b t we may get a c]ta9 k ( di/+ui%+ ! said /ones1 ,i ?9k x altoge!r necess>y to treat ( !m m at l>ge4 ,!re=e al?\gh ?is k9d ( /ones are pl5tifully en\gh1 to be f\nd e :]e 9 ! ,_w1 yet !y are n kn[n1 or reg>d$1 because we _c p]swade our selves1 t !re is any ! lea/ portion ( ,salt-petre conta9$ 9 !m2 = albeit1 t an hundr$ p\nds ( su* /one %\ld conta9 9 x t5 p\nd ( ,salt-petre1 & we %\ld r$uce ! same into a mo/ subtile p[d]1 & %\ld lab\r to extract f !nce a ,lixivium or ,lee1 ) ei!r cold or hot wat]1 yet %\ld we n h]eby get s mu* z "o ,ounce ( ,salt-petre4 ,! reason is ?is1 because !re is n to be f\nd 9 su* a /one z soon z ev] x is digg$ out ( ! e>?1 any ,corporal ,salt-petre1 :i* may be extract$ by means ( wat]1 b !re lies hidd5 only a c]ta9 ,s\l or ,magnet ( ,salt-petre1 by ! virtue ( :i*1 t :i* gives a ,corporeity !reunto is to be fir/ attract$ out ( ! air1 to ! end t ,salt-petre may arise !ncefrom4 ,& ?is is h]eby evid5t1 = 7 x o!rwise1 & 7 !re 9 t /one any ,corporeal ,petre at ! fir/ digg+1 x mu/ necess>ily be extract$ !ncefrom by ! help ( wat]2 b we f9d x impossible to make any su* extraction1 unless t /one be be=e laid = "s c]ta9 "t 9 ! air1 & do?1 toge!r ) its s(tness1 acquire 7or make7 ,salt-petre 9 a ,magnetical mann]4 ,b = all ?is1 we "k t ?is our reason s exce$+ly well f\nd$1 w n yet satisfie ! unskilful1 unless we make x yet m cle> unto !m ) o!r ,expressions1 & v>i\s ,examples2 b ,i pray h[ is x possible to decl>e all su* ,circum/ances to "o t is utt]ly ignorant4 ',tis too mu* lab\r to boil ,meat = ano!r1 & to ?ru/ x into 8 ,m\? too4 ,x is surely suffici5t en\gh to h %[n ! tru?1 & discov]$ ! way by :i* ! op]ation is to be contriv$1 ?\gh all ?+s be n f\nd$ on su* palpable ,reasons4 ,b =asmu*1 z ! "w1 :i* ,i treat at pres5t (1 is an altoge!r new ?+1 & unkn[n to any m51 ! necessity ( ! ?+ requires1 t we d a little m op5ly & cle>ly exhibit 7& set d[n7 ! :ole knack4 ,we presuppose1 t x is a ?+ well kn[n already1 ev5 to all1 t ea* ?+ ha? 9 x its peculi> magnet1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 x attracte? unto x self f ! air1 or e>?1 :atsoev] is pr(itable = x2 & especially1 because we h l>gely treat$ !re( 9 our ,works2 insomu*1 t we deem x altoge!r ne$less to repeat ! same "h4 ,h[ev] 'tis requisite t ,i add ?us mu*1 viz4 ,t ! ,m9]als d ab\nd ) a c]ta9 ,magnetick ,virtue1 m ?an o!r ?+s d2 & t !y d attract _! ,life1 ,figure1 or ,%ape1 & ,ess5ce1 out ( ! air1 l z ! ,animals d1 t s !y may be n\ri%$1 & encrease2 b be+ de/itute1 or depriv$ !re(1 !y are obs]v$ to be z x 7 dead1 & b\nd1 or :olly void ( vigor4 ,z = ,example4 ,let ! ,m9]a1 or ,ore ( ,vitriol1 or ,alum1 be digg'd out ( ! ,e>?1 t ! ,vitriol1 or ,alum 9 ?is ,m9]a1 be already duly dige/$ & rip5$1 ! salt may ev5 pres5tly be extract$ !re\t (1 ) common wat]4 ,b if !y h n z yet atta9$ _! full maturity1 !re is no salt extract$ !nce1 unless ! ,m9]a be fir/ torrifi$1 or calc9$4 ,nay m1 a ,m9]a1 or ,ore1 t is yet less ripe1 w n yield any ,salt1 nei!r by ! =ce ( ! fire1 nor )\t x2 b mu/ be yet f>!r expos$ to ! air = "s "t1 t s x may fir/ attract t out ( ! air1 t is requisite to make ,vitriol or ,alum (1 & ?us 7^! ?+s be+ fir/ done7 ! ,alum1 or ,vitriol1 is mo/ easily gott5 !re\t (1 by a conv5i5t ,extraction & ,evaporation4 ,we made m5tion 9 ! second "p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces1 ( a c]ta9 ,m9]a1 or ,ore ( ,vitriol1 :i* is pl5tifully f\nd at ,h]ck]oda 9 ,hassia /ick+ 9 t ,e>?1 :i* 9 t place !y make _! ,crucibles or ,pots1 9 great quantity )2 & we %ew$ a way ( mak+ a r$ & sweet ,oil ( ,vitriol !re(1 yet ) ?is ,caution1 viz4 ,t we %all n h f ! said ,m9]a1 n ! lea/ portion at all ( ?is ,oil1 if we d n expose x1 brok5 9 bits1 to ! cold air1 = half a ye>1 t s x may fall into p[d]4 ,su* z h he$$ ?is go+ to "w1 h made !re( amo/ sweet ,oil2 b su* z h neglect$ ! do+ ?is1 :i* ,i publi%$ out ( a s9c]e he>t1 & h r$uc$ ! said ,m9]al into f9e p[d]1 & lab\r$ to extract a salt !ncefrom1 by boil+ x 9 simple wat]1 be/[$ _! lab\r 9 va91 because ( _! refus+ to expose t ,m9]a = a :ile to ! air1 & !y receiv$ n s mu* z "o ,grane ( ,vitriol2 & !reupon !y took occasion to sl&] me1 & to accuse me ( ,ly+4 ,b n[1 :5 !y h obs]v$ t ?is ,m9]al t !y ca/ away1 be+ expos$ to ! air1 _h attract$ !refrom a salt by its ,magnetick ,virtue1 :5 x _h la9 s long z to m\ld into p[d] ( its own accord1 & t !re\t ( a ,vitriol do? proce$1 !y 7 en=c$ to believe t !re lay hidd5 "s ,vitriol 9 ^? /ones2 :i* not)/&+1 c\ld n be extract$ by means ( wat]1 & s !y h aft]w>d publickly confess$1 t :at !y a=e ga9say'd1 or oppos'd1 0 agreeable to ! tru?4 ,?us likewise1 !re are v>i\s sorts ( ,copp] 7,ores7 endu$ ) an attractive p[]1 & ^u t acc\nt1 !re _c be sep>at$ any ,metal1 by fusion1 :5 x is fir/ tak5 out ( ! ,e>?1 unless we h fir/ expos$ x = "s ,mon?s unto ! ,air4 ,e ,nitr\s ,e>?1 out ( :i* ,salt-petre ha? already be5 extract$1 do? 7:5 x is aga9 expos$ to ! air7 attract ,salt-petre anew1 & ?is we obs]ve to happ5 9 all ,wood-a%es1 b especially 9 ,lime-/ones ,calc9$2 =1 x attracte? m salt out ( ! air1 ?an its weight 0 a=e its be+ ,calc9$4 ,=1 at ! fir/ "t1 y w sc>ce get ij4 or iij4 4 ( salt out ( a c5t5>y1 or hundr$ weight2 n[ by h[ mu* ! long] x lies expos$ to ! air aft]w>ds1 s mu* ! m pl5ty ( salt do? x yield1 z is suffici5tly well kn[n already4 ,he t is ignorant ( t we speak1 or else _c und]/& x1 let him make trial1 & he %all f9d t :at we say is a tru?4 ,su* z are ,ideots d extreamly ne$ ^! k9d ( ,admonitions1 t s1 ! bus9ess be+ ! bett] und]/ood1 we may take f !m all occasion ( ignorantly detract+ f my ,writ+s4 ,i say aga91 t if ! /ones :i* we "h treat (1 are b well kn[n1 ?\gh !y d n at ! fir/ yield any salt1 by endeav\r+ to extract x ) simple wat]1 yet is !re no difficulty at all !re91 nor %\ld we at all m9d t1 b let !m only be left 9 ! air = "s due "t1 & by ?is means !y w pl5tifully en\gh attract1 & yield u1 by a conv5i5t extraction1 good ,salt-petre4 ,! ,anci5ts did extract ,salt-petre1 *iefly out ( /ones1 :i* way ( ,extraction is n[ :olly lo/1 or out ( use4 ,all ! ,europeans d n[ extract _! ,salt-petre out ( ! ,e>? ( ! ,/ables :]e ,bea/s /&2 albeit1 t ! v ,"n x self ( ,salt-petre1 do? decl>e1 :at matt] x 0 fir/ produc$ out (1 viz4 out ( ,rocks & /ones3 ,= 'tis z mu* z to say1 salt educ$ out ( ,rocks4 ,nay1 ev5 to ?is day !re is ,salt-petre extract$ out ( ,rocks 9 ! ,ea/-,indies1 ! :i* !y transport !nce 9 ,%ips into our ,l&s3 ,our ,commonweal? ( ,am/]dam only do? ye>ly receive "s ?\s&s ( hundr$s ( t ,salt1 :i* is extract$ out ( ! b>e ,rocks )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+2 ,i wond] :at ! reason is1 t1 t way ( extract+ is unkn[n to u ,g]mans2 surely ,i impute x me]ly to ! want ( skill to manage ?is bus9ess4 ,?us !re=e d we ?9k we h suffici5tly decl>$ t ,nitre may 9 v de$ be extract$ out ( /ones2 & t s cle>ly t ,i _c see :at reason any h to misbelieve my words4 ,b n[ t ! c]ta9ty ( ! ?+ may be ! m app>5t1 & t no body may ?9k x a fable1 t ,salt-petre may be extract$ out ( /ones1 we w %ew "s places 9 :i* ,salt-,petre lies 9 ! /ones 9 a mo/ pl5te\s mann]3 ,& al?\gh t !re are sundry su* places t (f] !mselves unto u1 :]e ! /ones conta9 ,salt-petre 9 !m1 we w demon/rate ! v]ity ( ?is 9 ^? places we h liv$ 91 = 'tis impossible = u expresly to pron\nce su* or su* a ,m\nta9 9 ?is or t ,c\ntry full ( ,salt-,petre1 :i* places we nev] saw4 ',tis n giv5 u to se>* all places ( ! ,e>?1 b su* places z we h se5 & come to1 we h left b few ?+s 9 !m unt\*t1 ^: nature we h n ?r\ghly exam9$4 ,!re=e = ,examples sake1 we w take "s "p out ( our own ,c\ntry1 & exhibit or %ew unto all ,m51 ^? /ones :i* are !re9 f\nd to p>ticipate ( ,salt-petre1 any "o t is /udi\s 9 ^! affairs may d ! same 9 o!r places1 & make a dilig5t inquiry into !m1 & he w f9d t almo/ all ,m\nta9s are fill$ !re)1 & yet is kn[n to none or at lea/-wise to b a v few4 ,9 ,francia1 7or ,franconia7 & inde$ at ,kitz+ :]e ,i dwelt be=e ,i came to ,holl&1 ,i (t5 w5t into ! ,field 9 cle> wea!r1 ) an int5t to se>* out ,m9]als1 & al?\gh t sundry ,m5 ignorant ( 7su*7 bus9esses1 d report t !re are n any ,m9]als at all to be f\nd 9 ,franconia1 & t nev] any ,ve9s ( ,gold or any o!r ,metal h be5 f\nd !re1 because all ! ,inhabitants d live cont5t$ly ) ! pl5tiful prov5ue ( ,w9e & ,corn2 nor d !y lab\r ab\t f9d+ out any o!r ,treasures 7= !re is n any ,c\ntry 9 all ,g]many 9 :i* is ga!r$ m abundance ( ,w9e1 & ( a bett] sort1 ?an 9 ,franconia a=esaid2 :i* ga!r+ ( ,w9e is to be accompt$ to ! ,franks or ,franconians in/ead ( ,m9e-pits1 & yield !m imploym5t en\gh7 yet nev]!less =asmu* z my m9d 0 ev] b5t t way1 & ,i 0 naturally incl9$ to se>* v inw>dly into ^? ?+s :i* (f] !mselves unto u1 among/ ! wond]ful works ( ! mo/ great & glori\s ,god1 ,i c\ld n omit ! visit+ su* places1 :i* seem$ to all ,m5 z unfit = br++ =? ,m9]als1 & :i* 7 judg$ to be cle>ly void ( ! same1 z be+ will+ to try :e!r or no "s ?+s t o!rs knew n ( might n (f] !mselves unto me4 ,nor 0 my hopes 9 va91 = ,i f\nd f> m ?an my expectation 01 & if necessity requir$ ,i c\ld %ew ^? v places4 ,b =asmu* z ,i h propos$ to my self1 "h to %ew su* places only 9 :i* ,salt-petre may be pl5tifully made1 ,i w at ?is "t pass by ! o!r ,m9]als 9 sil5ce3 ,yet s1 z n :olly to leave su* ?+s1 z (f] !mselves 9 ! way1 unt\*t4 ,i w !re=e take 9 h& "s "p ( ! ,rh9e1 :i* is betwe5 ,kitz+ & ,as*aff5b]g1 & w v briefly 7= my purpose is n to write a ,*ronicle7 %ew :at treasures ! mo/ ,great & ,bless$ ,,god ha? v\*saf$ unto ^? places1 besides ,w9e & ,corn s pl5tifully ab\nd+ !re4 ,kitz+ is an ,em95t ,i own & well built1 belongs to ! ,bi%oprick ( ,wurtsburg1 & is f\nd$ ^u ,lime-/one1 & !re=e ! soil is v fruitful2 & yields ,w9e & ,corn 9 abundance4 ,b z soon z ev] we are pa/ ov] ! ,bridge ( ! ,mh5e1 ! ,e>? beg9s to be s&y1 & has abundance ( ,fl9ts 9 x1 :i* conta9 9 !m "s ,gold z well z ,iron4 ,! mann] ( extract+ x is describ$ 9 ! second ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & is confirm$ 9 ?is ?ird ,"p4 ,ab\t a mile di/ance opposite to ! said ,city is situat$ an high ,m\nta91 v full ( huge ,trees1 9 ?is ,m\nta9 are v>i\s ,ca/les 7or ,h\ses7 ! *ief ( :i* is ! ,cossel ,ca/le1 :i* is ! ,h\se belong+ by succession to ! ,lords ( ! ,c\nty de ,cossel3 ,at ! bottom ( ! ,m\nta9 !re is a ,village ( ! same "n1 belong+ to ! said ,ca/le 7or ,palace47 ,9 ?is ,village !re are abundance ( ,spr+s1 ! ,wat]s ( mo/ ( !m ,i h (t5 times ta/$1 & h p]ceiv$ !m to be mightily impregnat$ ) ,salt-petre1 insomu* t ! ,bea/s d altoge!r %un ! dr9k+ ( !m1 mu* less c ,m5 use !m ab\t ! boil+ ( _! ,victuals3 ,yet "s ( !m yield sweet wat] v fit = dome/ick affairs4 ,^! ,nitr\s ,f\nta9s are ( no use1 nor d !y effect ought1 save t !y drive "s ,mills1 & run ?r\gh ! ,village a p>ticul> way a=e !y fall into ! ,mh5e4 ,& =asmu* z ! a=esaid ,e>ls h kn[n t ! *ief "p 7or mo/ "p7 ( ! said ,f\nta9s are :olesome by reason ( ! pl5ty ( ,salt-petre 9 !m2 !y h !re=e tak5 c>e to h a great ,h\se built1 t s ! place may be r5dr$ commodi\s = ^? t by reason ( "s disease %\ld come unto ?is place = ! sake ( wa%+ _! sick bodies2 & !re are abundance kn[n to come1 t are ill1 9 ! ,summ] "t1 f places f> remote2 sev]al ( !m too by a due us+ ?is ,ba? are re/or$ to _! =m] heal?4 ,!y "k n any o!r use ( ^! nitr\s ,f\nta9s ?an :at is a=esaid2 :]eas if !y did b "k h[ to add "s ,virtues to ! said wat]s by ! b5efit ( ! ,juice ( ! wood1 ( :i* !re is great /ore 9 t place1 !y w\ld f9d by ! use ( !m !n1 _m wond]ful effects 9 ! cur+ ( ,diseases4 ,be+ !re=e e>ne/ly int5t ^u ! se>* h]e(1 viz4 f :5ce ^! nitr\s ,wat]s %\ld *iefly proce$1 ,i f\nd t ! ,m\nta9 nigh t place1 ext5d+ x self = "s miles1 0 e :]e full ( ,salt-petre1 & t x /uck 9 ! ,rocks !mselves1 out ( :i* :atsoev] is on ! ,m\nta9 grew4 ,i did !re=e dilig5tly se>* out1 :at condition ^? ,/ones 7 (1 :i* ! workm5 dig'd out 9 ^! places1 & ,i knew t !re 0 a great quantity ( ,salt petre conta9$ 9 !m1 insomu*1 t z _m ,m\nta9s z "h 7ab\ts7 seem to be repl5i%$ ) ! same3 ,nay m1 if y %all break "o or two ( ^? ,/ones ) :i* ! ,h\ses ( ! ,village ( ,cossel are built1 y %all f9d e :]e 9 !m abundance ( ,salt-petre4 ,i w5t to visit ! place x self :]e ^? ,/ones are digg$ out1 b f\nd n any ,salt-petre among ! digg+1 because ! ,air _h n z yet displai$ its ,virtues !reupon3 ,b ,i obs]v$ t 9 ^? /ones expos$ a :ile to ! ,air1 !re 0 pl5ty ( ,salt-petre4 ,he t w\ld see x ) 8 own ,eyes1 let him g into any ,h\se ( ! ,cossel ,village1 ^: ,walls are ( anci5t /&+1 & he %all f9d t !re is abundance ( ,salt-petre 9 ^? /ones1 & )al1 t ! ,pill>s belong+ to ! ,ba?-h\se d ye>ly wax less1 = z mu* z scal+s ( ! ?ickness ( ! back ( a ,knife d /ill fall (f1 by ! p[] ( ! sep>at$ ,salt-petre1 z ,i h (t5 v accurately & curi\sly obs]v$4 ,if ! ,e>ls or ,c\nts did b "k ! true use ( ?is excell5t & o cult ,treasure1 !y w\ld get f> great] ri*es out ( t b>e ,m\nta9 only ?an by all ! ,c\nty4 ,i d\bt n b t see+ ,i h 9 ?is place detect$ ?is ,treasure1 !re w "s be f\nd t w lab\r = _! own pr(its sake to f9d x out4 ,n f> (f f ! said ,m\nta9 ! :ole ,e>? ab\nds ) ,iron1 n 9 ! =m ( ,ve9s b ( ,re9s1 insomu* t ! ,metal ( ,iron (f]s x self 9 v>i\s p>ticles or pieces ( div]se magnitudes2 = 9 "s places x is f\nd z big z an ,hazle-nut1 or an ,acorn2 9 o!r places z big z an ,egg1 or ones ,fi/1 yea & z big sometimes z ones ,head1 :i* by ! =ce ( ! ,fire is made facile & yields abundance ( ,iron2 nor did ,i ev] yet meet ) any ,metal ( t sort m excell5t ?an t is1 b no body kn[s x1 ?\gh x may be commodi\sly prep>$ or fitt$ = ! use ( ,man1 because !re is 9 ?is place pl5ty en\gh ( ,wood & ,wat] to be _h = su* a purpose4 ,?is ,m\nta9 /ret*e? out x self "s miles1 rea*+ z f> z ,iphovia1 & ! jurisdiction ( ! ,city ( ,wurtzburg2 s t ! *iefe/ & greate/ "p !re( is seat$ 9 ! ,bi%oprick ( ,wurtzburg3 ,& !re=e might imm5se & va/ ,treasures be gott51 7 !re b su* z 7 lov]s ( ,art & w\ld make !mselves skill'd 9 ! ,op]ation4 ,besides1 ?is ,m\nta9 yields abundance ( :ite & r$ ,gypsum1 :i* may be r$uc$ to an exce$+ :it5ess by ! =ce ( ! ,fire4 ,besides ?is too1 we h kn[n ,m>ble & ,alaba/] digg'd out h5ce1 & yet x has n be5 v durable1 = x becomes nitr\s aft] x ha? la9 expos$ a :ile to ! ,air1 & falls to p[d]1 & yields pl5ty ( ,salt-petre1 7 x b rightly manag$1 = !re's no want ( ,wood "h4 ,!re is yet moreov] f\nd 9 ! said ,m\nta9 ano!r ,ca/le :i* is call$ ,swansburg1 & belongs to ! ,bi%oprick ( ,wurtzburg1 :]e ! ,soldi]s did h]et(ore use ! ,metallick ,rods1 to se>* aft]1 & to see if !y c\ld f9d 7by ! us+ !m7 "s ,treasures2 & !y tri$ :e!r or no 7! ,ca/le be+ burnt by ! occasion ( ! ,w>7 any su* ,treasures lay any :]e hidd54 ,:at !y f\nd ,i d n yet "k3 ,b ?is ,i "k1 t ! said ,rods did %ew good ,metal to be e :]e 7!reab\ts7 ,! :i* ?+ gave occasion ( expla9+ or unfold+ ! said matt] 9 its prop] places4 ,besides ?is1 !y digg$ up no?+ else b su* nitr\s /ones = "s fa?oms dep?4 ,i once view$ ?is place1 & f\nd t ! /ones extract$ "s ye>s a=e out ( ?is ,m\nta9 7 altoge!r brittle1 & is a manife/ tok5 t ! :ole ,m\nta9 is fill'd ) ,salt-petre4 ,!re is besides ?is ,m\nta91 ano!r nitr\s "o t ,i "k (1 ( ! l condition 9 ! mid-way 'twixt ,kitz+ & ,w]nfeld 7& is ab\t a miles di/ance f ,c>l/adt7 b t :i* is "h _h1 diff]s f ! =m] 9 ?is1 viz4 t ! /ones :i* x exhibits are ( a r$ col\r1 nor are !y s mu* impregnat$ ) ,salt-petre1 z ^? ( ,kitz+ a=esaid1 = !y are ri*] 9 ,petre1 & are ( a m a%y col\r4 ,!re are likewise su* k9d ( /ones also t !y cut or dig =? at ! ,mh5e ne> ! ,city ,rot5feldt1 b !y h n 9 !m s mu* ,salt-petre z ^? h t are f\nd 9 ! ,cossel & ,swansburg ,m\nta94 ,!re's abundance ( su* /ones 9 sev]al places 9 ,france1 b my purpose is n to m5tion !m all1 = ,i 0 m9d$ to m5tion su* only z my self h se51 & t are ne> bord]+ ^u ! ,mh5e4 ,!y t h a m9d to deal ) !m may make _! se>*1 & !y w f9d 9 all ,c\ntrys ( ! ,e>? fit /ones = _! purpose1 ! :i* we may h]eby "k1 if be+ kept a :ile 9 ! ,air1 !y wax s(t1 & scale (f 9 mo/ ?9 leaves1 & !re /icks to y\r ,f+]s 9 rubb+ !m (f1 a r$di% ,meal4 ,besides ?is too1 y may h a mo/ c]ta9 sign ( su* ,petry places by ^? ,spid]s t h a small body & r\nd1 & long feet1 = !y /ick to ^? /ones 9 abundant measure3 ,= su* ,spid]s d n fe$ ^u he>bs1 grass1 flies or o!r insects1 b on old ,walls1 & !y seat !mselves *iefe/ ( all on ^? a=esaid /ones4 ,!y are n all v5em\s z ! common h\se ,spid]s are1 & !re=e ! ,*ildr5 d ga!r !m1 & are mu* delight$ ) !m4 ,n[ !y /ick+ on to ! s(t] s&i% /ones d mo/ c]ta9ly demon/rate t ,salt-petre is conta9$ 9 !m2 = tis t :i* !y are n\ri%$ )1 & cons]ve _! life by1 & ?is ,i 0 will+ to signify unto y4 ,b put case t no su* nitr\s /ones 7 to be f\nd1 yet h[ev] !re is n ! opportunity d5i$ u ( mak+ ,salt-petre ( ! common ,lime-mak+ /ones1 & ( !m !re is e :]e pl5ty en\gh1 if !y are calc9$ by ! b5efit ( ,wood1 & made nitr\s ) ! juice ( wood4 ,:at %all ,i say ( ! ,calc9$ fces ( ,t>t> :i* are ye>ly ga!r$ up & ?r[n away 9 va/ quantities1 9 all t tract :i* lies on ! ,riv] ,mh5e1 betwe5 ,bamb]g & ,franck=t1 :]eas not)/&+ "s hundr$s ( hundr$s weight ( ,salt-petre might be extract$ !nce-f1 did !y b m9d x4 ,= :atsoev] ,t>t> is !re9 conta9$1 is all ( x ,salt-petre :5 'tis duly boil$ ) a ,lixivium ( ,lime1 & be+ h5ce /ra9$1 & a suffici5t evaporation made1 x be set by to ,*ry/allize4 ,= x attracts ! s\l aft] a magnetick mann]1 :i* ,op]ation if rightly in/itut$1 !re may be prep>$ !nce f a mo/ inflammable nitre 9 ?ree days space1 ! :i* is likewise ( f> great] pr(it ?an ! gett+ out ! ,t>t> by ! help ( a ,press1 & ) a great deal ( lab\r2 or else ?an ! mak+ ,pota%es1 z we see usually done4 ,besides too1 !re are f\nd o!r /ones t be+ burnt d yield abundance ( ,salt-petre1 su* z are ! ,tophi 7or s(t s&y /ones7 :i* may be abundantly ga!r$ ne> ,triefel/e91 :i* is a ,mona/]y situate on ! ,mh5e1 9 o!r places ( ,g]many !y make ev5 :ole ,m\nta9s3 ,s t x is evid5t t !re is no :]e any want ( conv5i5t matt] to ga!r ,salt-petre f1 if ,m5 w\ld b set _! h&s to ! "w4 ,^! /ones are obvi\s unto all2 & :o kn[s :at ,treasures ! ,woods 7:i* we d n at all se>* into7 ab\nd )al8 ,w\ld "t p]mit me ,i c\ld %ew t v>i\s k9ds ( ,metals are cons]v$ 9 ! ,m\nta9s situate betwe5 ,kitz+ & ,franck=t1 & especially 9 ! ,spe%>d5s9e 7,m\nta917 ! disclos+ ( :i*1 "s o!r m commodi\s place w admit (4 ,n[ foll[s :at we m5tion$ ( ! a=esaid ,,laz>us ,,erck]4 ,( ! mann] ( ,boil+ ,salt-petre4 ,,& ,,fir/ ,by :at means a ,lixivium is to be made out ( a ,nitr\s ,e>?4 ,if y are m9d$ to make a ,lixivium ( su* an ,e>?1 dig x z deep z y %all f9d by prov+ x to be ei!r good or naught1 especially if y int5d to make x 9 great quantity1 & keep x 9 a dry place4 ,!n take c>e to h "s great wood5 ,tubs1 or ,vessels made1 s l>ge1 t ea* ( !m may hold ab\t "s t5 ,:eel-b>r[s full ( ! ,e>?1 & :]eby y may be able to prep>e ,lixivium en\gh1 answ]able to ! "w y h propos$ to y\r self to d1 & to ! bigness ( y\r ,copp]4 ,n[ !re are commonly requir$ = su* a "w1 to "o ,copp] ,pan t weighs two hundr$ weight1 eight ,wood5 ,vessels :i* are to be plac$ 9 su* ord]1 t on ea* side !re may /& f\r 9 a r[1 opposite to ea* o!r4 ,^! same ,tubs are to be s f> di/ant f ! next ,collat]al ,vessels1 z is requisite = ! ,:eel-,b>r[ :]e9 ! ,e>? is br\ght to come betwe53 ,yea1 & x is necess>y t !re be half an ,ell's space betwixt ! said ,tubs & ! ,e>?1 or ,gr\nd1 x self1 :]eon !y are plac$4 ,likewise1 ea* ( ! ,vessels1 or ,tubs1 mu/ h a hole 9 ! =e-"p1 & t[>ds ! bottom !re(1 fit to put 9 a ,plug 7or ,tap7 at3 ,!n f9ally1 !re mu/ be put "u ^? ,plugs1 a long ,vessel l a ,*annel-pipe1 :i* may receive 9 x ! ,lixivium runn+ out ( ! ,tubs1 & may guide x along into a peculi> ,wood5 ,vessel1 z into a common ,/ore-h\se set 9 ! ,e>? holl[$ = t purpose1 to receive ! said ,lee 94 ,all y\r ,tubs be+ ?us rightly ord]$1 put 9 ^u e ,tubs bottom ano!r 7false7 wood5 bottom1 p]=at$ ) _m ,holes1 & let x lie two ,f+]s bread? di/ant f ! true bottom3 ,^u ?is 7false7 bottom lay yet ano!r made ( ,bull-ru%es1 or y\r small sort ( ,re$s :i* gr[ pl5tifully 9 ,dit*es ab\t ! ?ickness ( a qu>t] ( an ,ell3 ,9 want ( ^! ,re$s ?r[ 9 ^u ! a=em5tion$ p]=at$ bottom1 ! quantity ( a ,span 7?ick7 ( ,*opt ,hay1 or ,/raw1 lay+ "s v ?9 bo>ds !reon1 t s x may n be scatt]$ 7or float7 abroad4 ,& y\r ,vessels are made compleatly ready4 ,n[ !n1 put ( ! ,e>? y h already tri$ & ga!r$1 z mu* into ea* ( y\r ,tubs1 z !y c hold1 yet ) ?is ,caution1 ,t ! top "p ( y\r ,vessel be empty a ,spans heigh?4 ,& obs]ve ?is1 t if y c get "s old a%es ( ! ,curri]s1 or ,soap-boil]s1 z mu* ( x z two or ?ree ,:eel-b>r[s w c>ry1 x mu/ be put 9 ^u ! topmo/ 7made7 bottom ( ! ,tub1 a=e ! ,e>?1 b n[ spok5 (1 be put 94 ,at ! top ( ! e>?1 lay a ,cov] made ( ,twigs1 7or ,)es7 & fa/5 x ) a wood5 /ick at ! top ( ! e>?4 ,?is done1 p\r common wat] ^u ! e>? conta9$ 9 ! ,vessel1 an ,h&s bread? 9 heigh?1 s z t x may r t\* 7or be p\r$7 on ! ,twigs1 ?an ! ,e>? x self1 lea/ ! said e>? become unequal !reby1 & holl[$ 9 sev]al places4 ,let x /& ?us = eight h\rs1 :i* "t be+ ov]pa/1 draw y\r ,plug out1 & let ! wat] y p\r$ on1 run out at ! hole b5ea?1 :i* z long z x is muddy1 y mu/ always p\r 9 aga9 into ! ,vessel1 repeat+ ?is s (t51 till x comes out cle>1 !n keep x1 & ?is wat] is call$ a weak ,lee or ,lixivium4 ,?is done1 p\r common wat] aga9 ^u ! e>? f :i* ! ,lee ha? be5 already1 once sep>at$1 t s x may extract ! residue ( ! ,lixivium out ( ! e>?2 & ?is ,lee is ( no use1 save t x may be p\r$ on ^u new e>?1 in/ead ( simple wat]2 = x (t5times do? ev5 yet conta9 a great deal ( ,nitre1 insomu*1 t y may sometimes extract out ( an hundr$ weight !re(1 ?ree or f\r p\nd ( ,nitre4 ,?is ,extraction be+ f9i%$1 take out ! unpr(itable e>? out ( ! ,vessel1 & put 9 new2 & cont9ue ! ,op]ation1 aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 reit]at+ x s long1 & s (t51 until y h gott5 /ore en\gh ( ! ,lixivium1 t ! "w ( boil+ be n int]mitt$ = want ( ,lixivium4 ,besides1 !re mu/ be "s ,wood5 ,vessel plac$ at ! upp] "p ( ! ,copp] :i* ?is ,lixivium is boil$ 91 out ( :i* may run s mu* ,lixivium into ! ,copp] z is wa/$ away by boil+1 t s !re may be /ill kept ! same ord] ( boil+1 & ! same quantity ( ,lixivium 9 ! ,copp]4 ,?is boil+ is to be on ?is wise cont9u$1 until a ,c5t5>y1 or hundr$ weight ( ,lixivium 9 ! ,copp]1 yields accord+ to ! less assay 7or weight7 tw5ty five p\nds ( ,nitre2 & ?is may be done 9 two ,days1 & "o ,night4 ,?is be+ ?us done1 y mu/ h ready yet two ,tubs1 or ,vessels 7m7 ( ,wood1 made aft] ! a=e prescrib$ mann]1 & furni%$ ) a 7false7 p]=at$ wood5 bottom1 besides its own bottom1 & likewise ) su* a bottom z is made ( ,re$s 7or ,bull ru%es72 only y are to obs]ve ?is "h2 ,t !re mu/ be put yet ano!r p]=at$ wood5 bottom ^u ?is topmo/ bottom ( ,re$s1 ^u :i* !re mu/ be fir/ ca/ 9 "s *op'd ,/raw1 !n "s ,a%es ( ,firr1 ,bea*1 or any o!r ,tree1 s mu* 9 quantity z may ov]top ! ,/raw an ,ell or ,cubit1 ,ulna high2 or r 7if x may be _h = a v mean price7 z mu* z may fill ! ,tubs1 or ,vessels4 ,b yet1 ^! ,a%es are n to be j simply ?r[n 9 7z !y are7 ^u ! ,/raw1 b a=e ?is is done1 !y mu/ be fir/ well mixt toge!r1 !n moi/5$ ) "s ( ! be/ hot ,lixivium1 t !re may be made a ,mass4 ,!n :5 ! ,a%es are on ?is wise prep>$1 & put 9 ! ,vessel1 ! ,lixivium boil'd to its heigh?1 & :i* yields 9 ! pro( tw5ty five p\nd1 mu/ be p\r$ !reon1 z hot z possibly x may1 & is to be (t5 drawn (f by ! l[] hole1 until 7if tr\bl$ or muddy7 x becomes cle>4 ,aft] t all ! ,lee ha? ?us pass$ ?r\gh ! ,a%es ( bo? ,tubs 7! :i* is done ^u ?is acc\nt1 ,t all its fatness may pass into 7or be left )7 ! ,a%es1 :i* ,a%es are h]eby r5dr$ /rong] to wa% )al7 keep x 9 a peculi> ,vessel4 ,!n p\r ! common ,lee or ,lixivium ^u ! ,a%es rema9+ 9 ! ,tubs1 :i* :5 x ha? pass$ ?r\gh ! ,a%es1 is call$ ! second /rong] ,lixivium3 ,!n aga9 p\r on yet a ?ird "t1 hot ,lixivium1 & :5 'tis drawn (f1 x is call$ ! second weak] ,lixivium3 ,la/ly1 ! common ,lee1 or ,lixivium1 may be p\r$ on cold ^u ! ,a%es1 t s all ! virtue ( ! same may be :olly extract$4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! ,figure be=e go+ 7,numb4 #a47 w %ew y ! way ( plac+ ! ,tubs1 ( prep>+ ! ,lixivium1 & ord]+ ! boil+4 ,a ,are ! eight ,wood5 ,tubs1 :]e9 ! e>? is put4 ,b ,*annels1 or ,conveyances1 by :i* ! wat] runs into ! said ,tubs4 ,c ,*annels1 or ,gutt]s1 by :i* ! ,lixivium is convey$ into a ,vessel set !reund]4 ,d ,! ,vessel 9 :i* ! ,lixivium is ga!r$1 or receiv$4 ,e ,! little ,vessel out ( :i* ! ,lixivium runs into ! ,copp]4 ,f ,! ,furnace4 ,g ,! ,copp]4 ,h ,! door ( ! ,furnace :]eby ,wood is put 9 "u ! ,copp]4 ,i ,! ,l[] ,w9d-draught 7or ,a%-hole7 ( ! ,furnace4 ,k ,! inw>d %ape ( ! ,furnace4 ,l ,an ,iron ,grate1 :i* ! ,wood is put ^u4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ ! ,liquor1 out ( :i* ,salt-petre may be made by ,boil+4 ,fir/ ( all1 p\r y\r second weak] ,lixivium into y\r ,copp]1 & set x a boil+1 !n let y\r second /rong] ,lixivium run !re9to by little & little2 & !n la/ly1 ! fir/ ,lixivium x self1 & :i* is ! *iefe/ ( all1 until ! ,copp] be almo/ fill$1 & ! ,lixivium be boil'd en\gh to %oot4 ,& n[ :5 y p]ceive t y\r ,liquor is made /rong en\gh by boil+1 put 9 a ,brass ,ladle p]=at$ 7or full ( holes7 sev]al times1 ev5 to ! bottom ( ! ,copp]1 & if ! ,lixivium lets fall out ( x any ,salt1 y w f9d x at ! bottom1 ! :i* y may take up ) y\r ,ladle4 ,note also1 ,t ! ,scum :i* at ! end ( ?is ,boil+ is pl5tifully ga!r$1 mu/ be c>efully tak5 away3 ,n[ !n try ! read9ess ( y\r ,lixiviums ,cry/allization1 on ?is wise3 ,put ei!r two or ?ree drops on a cold ,iron1 or on a ,poli%'d ,plate ( ,iron1 & if x /&s1 or gr[s h>d2 t is1 if :5 y turn ! ,iron up & d[n1 x does n run 7or fl[7 d[n1 ^! are signs ( ! fitness ( y\r ,liquors ,cry/allization4 ,or else1 y may put "s ( ! ,lixivium 9 a ,brass ,vessel1 & set x 9 cold wat]1 & s y %all see :e!r ! ,liquor be fitt$ en\gh to ,cry/allize2 = assoon z ev] ! ,lixivium %all be cold1 !re w be pl5ty ( ,salt-petre g5]at$3 ,nay1 ev5 ! v ,brass ,spoon x self d5otes ! goodness ( ! ,liquor1 x be+ put into ! ,liquor1 & aga9 tak5 out1 x w %[ x /ick+ on x1 z if x 7 ,oil4 ,out ( a ,c5t5>y1 or hundr$ weight ( ,liquor ?us p]fectly prep>$1 !re w proce$ m ?an sev5ty p\nd ( ,salt-petre4 ,! way ( rightly us+ ! ,liquor = ! ,g5]at+ ( a m ,crude ,salt-petre4 ,p\r y\r ,liquor prep>$ aft] ! a=e-%[n mann]1 out ( ! ,copp] into a n>r[ ,tub1 or ,vessel1 made ( ,firr1 or ,p9e-tree wood2 :]e9 let x rema9 quiet1 till x be a little refrig]at$1 & ! mudd9ess1 or slimyness ,limus appe>1 & y f9d t ! salt /icks on 9 ,granes to ! sides ( ! ,vessel2 n[ :5 y p]ceive y\r ,lixivium s cool$1 z t y c put y\r f+] !re9to )\t burn+1 pull out ! ,plug1 :]e) an hole made 9 ?is long ,vessel1 ab\t a span's heigh? f ! bottom1 0 %ut1 or /opt1 & s let ! ,liquor run =?1 into v great ,wood5 ,vessels1 & deep1 purposely made = su* a bus9ess2 or else into ,copp] ,pans1 buri$ almo/ 7up to _! ,necks7 9 ! e>?1 7= ! cool] ! place is1 :i* !y /& 91 s mu* ! bett]1 & ! m pl5ty ( ,salt-petre is ga!r$1 & ,cry/allize?7 & y w f9d t y\r crude ,salt-petre w %oot !re91 ! ?ickness ( almo/ two f+]s bread?1 p>tly ( a :iti% col\r1 p>tly yell[1 & p>tly blacki%4 ,aft] t ?is boil'd ,liquor ha? /ood = two days1 & s _m nights 9 ! ,vessel1 ! ,lixivium ( ! ,salt-petre :i* swims at top1 mu/ be tak5 away1 :i* y may mix ) ! /rong ,lixivium1 & p\r a second "t ^u ,a%es1 = else ! ,lixivium w contract too mu* fatness1 & !re w be no ,salt g5]at$4 ,sometimes x happ5s1 t :5 ! ,a%es are n good1 !re's no salt at all ga!r$ 9 ! ,liquor1 9 :i* case !re is no pres5t] ,rem$y1 ?an to mix su* a ,lixivium /rong] ?an is fit1 ) ano!r1 & s p\r x aga9 ^u new1 & good ,a%es1 & !n let ! boil+ be aga9 p]fect$ aft] ! a=e-prescrib$ mann]4 ,likewise1 :5 9 ! boil+ y f9d ! ,lixivium v muddy1 :]eby ! ,collection ( ! ,salt is (t-times h9dr$1 x mu/ be tak5 away1 & let ! ,wa%]-,wom51 or ,lawndresses h x1 & o!r mu/ be sub/itut$ 9 its room1 & be f>!r purifi$ by ! help ( ,a%es4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! ,figure sign$ 7,numb4 #b47 %ews ! mann] ( prep>+ ! ,liquor by boil+1 & ( extract+ & ga!r+ ! ,salt !re\t (4 ,a ,long n>r[ ,tubs1 or ,vessels1 9 :i* ! decoct$ ,liquor ( ! ,lixivium is cool$4 ,b ,! ,furnace :]e9 ! ,copp] /&s4 ,c ,! ,man t manage? ! boil+1 & extracts1 or draws out ! salt ) a ,ladle1 ! :i* he lays 9 a ,)y ,basket plac$ on ! ,copp]1 t s ! ,lixivium 79 x7 may aga9 run d[n into ! ,copp]4 ,d ,! little ,basket4 ,e ,! little ,tub out ( :i* ! /rong ,lixivium runs 7by little & little7 into ! ,copp]4 ,f ,cool]s1 or ,vessels1 9 :i* ! ,crude ,salt-petre %oots4 ,g ,f\r ,brass ,pans put 9 ! ,e>?1 holl[$ = ! purpose1 9 :i* likewise ! ,salt-petre is g5]at$ 7or %oots47 ,h ,a /rong ,vessel :]e9to ! ,lixivium rema9+ aft] ! g5]at+ 7or %oot+7 ( ! ,salt-petre1 is put4 ,! way to purifie ! ,crude ,salt-petre4 ,:5 all ^! ?+s are ?us done1 & ! ,lixivium t swims at ! top ( ! ,salt-petre is tak5 away1 lift up ^? ,vessels1 or ,brass ,pans1 conta9+ t salt1 & turn !m up & d[n 9 "s conv5i5t place1 t s ! residue ( ! ,lixivium1 t lies z yet 9 !m may fl[1 or run cle>ly out1 into ano!r ,vessel set !reund]4 ,?is done1 take ! ,salt-petre out ( ! ,cool]s1 or out ( ! ,copp]s 7or ,brass ,pans7 ) an ,iron ,spatula1 or r ) su* an ,in/rum5t z y\r ,pla/]]s use 7e9e telle1 a ,truel7 & put x 9 a ,tub t has a hole 9 ! bottom !re(1 t s ! ,lixivium may be p]fectly sep>at$ !refrom4 ,!y t sell t crude ,salt-petre1 & n at all purifi$1 = ! ,salt-petre ,boil]s1 d p\r !reon pure 7or cle>7 ,well-wat]1 by ! means ( :i*1 x is made m :ite1 t :i* is !ncefrom sep>at$ !y d aga9 mix ) o!r /rong] ,lixivium & s boil x up = ! foll[+ use4 ,b if y h a m9d to purifie ?is crude ,nitre f its salt1 & all its ,impurities1 t x may be r5dr$ fair1 & :ite1 y are to proce$ ?is foll[+ way3 ,take almo/ z mu* ,well-wat] z is suffici5t = ! dissolution ( ! ,salt-petre1 put x 9 ! purify+ ,copp] ,vessel1 fir/ clean$ ) wat]1 & dri$ ) a clo?1 & put ! fire "u x1 & make x mo/ exce$+ hot1 !n ?r[ 9 y\r ,salt-petre by little & little1 & 9 pieces1 cont9ually /irr+ ! ,salt-petre t /icks at ! bottom ) a spoon1 t x may be ! easi]1 & soon] dissolv$2 ?is only is to be obs]v$1 t !re is requir$ a m g5tle fire1 :ile ! ,salt-petre is ca/ into ! ,copp]1 s z ! wat] may be kept always hot4 ,:5 all ! ,salt-petre is almo/ dissolv$ 9 ! wat]1 promote ! boil+ !re(1 by augm5t+ ! fire1 !n try if !re be any salt 9 a 7biggi%7 gross =m1 resid+ 9 ! bottom ( ! ,copp] ,vessel1 :i* if y f9d to be1 7= inde$1 ! ,salt-petre x self is n s v easily dissolv$1 nor do? its be+ admixt 9 a m copi\s mann]1 at all b5efit ! ,lixivium7 take x =? ) a ,spoon1 7or ,ladle47 ,?is done1 sep>ate ! ,scum swimm+ at top ( ! boil+ wat]1 !n h ready a ,brass ,vessel t w hold ab\t j4ss4 ( ,liquor1 fill x half full ) ! ,lixivium1 set ! ,vessel 9 cold wat] to cool1 & y %all f9d y\r ,nitre pres5tly to ,cry/allize1 or %oot !re94 ,h]eby may y try :e!r y\r ,purgative wat] be /rong en\gh1 or n2 = if x be /rong] ?an is fit1 y w f9d a little sk9 spread x self ov] ! matt] conta9$ 9 ! ,vessel1 & :5 x comes to be s1 add !reunto m hot wat]1 keep+ ! fire 9 t degree ( heat1 z may suffice to keep ! wat] conta9$ 9 ! ,copp]1 g5tly boil+4 ,n[ :5 y h kept x ?us boil+ = "s season1 try ! goodness ( y\r wat] aga91 aft] ! a=esaid mann]2 & if y %all f9d a ,cry/allization !re91 & no ,concretion1 or heap+-toge!r1 leav+ a gap+1 or *ap 9 ! mid/1 ! bus9ess is well done2 b if x be o!rwise 7?an ?us well done7 s t x be :olly %ut 9 7or ga!rs a sk9 all ov]7 at top1 p\r on hot wat]1 until y\r ,matt]s come to succe$ aft] ! mann] a=esaid4 ,!n aft] all ?is1 take ( ! be/ ,w9e ,v9eg>1 ab\t "o p\nd !re(1 & p\r x into ! said wat]1 & y w pres5tly see a blacki% spume1 or fil? arise 9 pl5ty at ! top !re(1 & :5 y h left x s a :ile1 x may be easily tak5 (f1 because ( ! ?ickness x contracts4 ,! boil+ be+ yet a :ile long] cont9u$1 p\r 9 ! same quantity ( ,v9eg> aga91 & dilig5tly sep>ate ! ,scum z a=e3 ,?is p\r+ on ( ,v9eg>1 & sep>at+ ( ! ,scum1 may be repeat$ yet a ?ird "t1 & (tn]1 :]eby ! purgatory wat] may be made altoge!r pure1 & t !re appe>s n any m spume4 ,:5 all ?is is done1 ca/ 9 ^u ?is wat] two or ?ree ,ounces ( ,burnt-,alum1 mo/ f9ely p[d]$1 /ir all well ) a ,spatula1 :]eby ! ,salt-petre may %oot into long] ,cry/als4 ,!n aft] ?is1 p\r out ! purgatory wat] into ! a=em5tion$ deep ,vessels1 & cov] !m ov] ) ,l95 ,clo?s1 t ! ,liquor cool n4 ,let x /& ?us "o h\r or two at mo/1 & a yell[ slime w settle to ! bottom3 ,!n let ! wat] :ile x is yet w>m fl[ out h5ce1 into o!r ,vessels made ( wood1 & especially ( ,elm1 & :i* are l>ge en\gh2 or else1 y may let x run into ,copp] ,pans set deep 9 ! ,e>?1 = ! bett] cool+s sake1 :i* cov] ov] v neatly ) ,clo?s1 t s ! ,cry/allization may beg9 f ! bottom1 & n at ! upp] "p1 z we see x wont to happ51 :]e x is n kept by ,cov]+s f ! ,ext]nal cold3 ,& we also obs]ve !re9 too1 t ! ,cry/als %oot n into t l5g?1 z :5 ! ,cry/allization beg9s f ! bottom4 ,let !m /& ?us = two or ?ree days1 until y see no m ,cry/als g5]at$1 :i* y may on ?is wise try4 ,put "s ( ! ,lixivium 9 y\r 7little7 probatory ,vessel1 :]e91 if y f9d t !re are no m ,cry/als g5]at$1 y may take out ! re/ ( ! ,lixivium3 ,!n take out ! ,petre ) an ,iron ,spatula 7or ,truel7 & put x into a ,vessel t is full ( holes 9 ! bottom1 t s all ! ,lixivium may be ! bett] sep>at$ !refrom4 ,& y %all h y\r ,salt-petre pure & :ite1 & fre$ f its ,salt4 ,=asmu* z ! ,lixivium "h sep>at$ ha? z yet "s saltness 9 x1 x may be mix$ ) o!r /rong ,lixivium to be 7ag57 boil'd up1 = ! production ( ! ,crude ,salt-petre is usually holp5 =w>d !re-)al4 ,"s !re are t = ! bett] purify+ ! ,petre1 d put ,calx vive 9 toge!r 7) x7 :]eby ! wat] becomes mo/ :ite l ,milk1 & ! ,salt-petre gets a great] fairness4 ,y mu/ )al obs]ve t dur+ ! "t t ! purify+ wat] is conta9$ 9 ! ,copp]1 y\r fire mu/ be mo/ g5tle1 lea/ by ov]mu* boil+ y get "s damage1 = a little fire is able easily to cause 7a too vehem5t7 ebullition1 & :5 x has got /r5g? 7or ! />t ( y7 x is h>dly allay$ aga94 ,! scum :i* y take (f f x y may p\r ^u a%es z if x 7 a ,lixivium1 t s no?+ 7f :5ce any pr(it c be hop$ =7 may be lo/4 ,!re is sometimes se5 to /ick to ! bottom ( ! ,copp] 7especially :5 x is us$ ab\t _m boil+s7 a c]ta9 /ony & h>d sub/ance l ,t>t>1 :i* unless x be tak5 away1 y\r ,copp] w easily suff] damage "u t same matt] & be burnt4 ,! e>? & a%es left1 aft] ! weak ,lixivium 7ha? pa/ ?r\gh !m7 are to be laid up 9 "s conv5i5t place1 & !re kept = f\r ye>s or m1 t s !y may be aga9 apt to yield a-new m ,lixivium by extraction2 :i*1 t x may be ! bett] & easi] done1 !re mu/ be made 9 !m 7_m weeks a=e !y are wr\ght ^u7 by digg+ "s ,pits or ,gutt]s1 t s !y may be fre$ by ! heat ( ! ,sun f t moi/ure :]e) !y z yet ab\nd4 ,nor d ! anci5ts s mu* w&] f ! ,tru? 9 t !y suppose x mu* bett] & m pr(itable to keep all ! e>? "u a ro( or %$1 & t x w be f> soon] r$uc$ unto a fitt+ goodness1 ?an to lie op5 to ! wea!r1 = mu* ( ! ,salt-petre is corrupt$ 7or spoil$7 ) an abundance ( moi/ure1 especially ) ! ,ra9 x self3 ,= x ne$s only a little wett+ :]eby x may be g5]at$1 & extreamly %uns1 or is injur$ by too mu* moi/ure4 ,besides ^! ways1 !re are _m t mix ) ?is e>? t is yet conta9$ 9 ! ,tub ! ,saw-du/ ( ,firr1 or "s o!r ,wood 7! height (7 a ,f+]s l5g? 7on x73 ,& !y p]swade t ,salt-petre is also g5]at$ & multipli$ f t fatness :i* is mix$ ) ! ,saw-du/1 & t ! e>? prep>$ on ?is wise c be s *ang$ 9 a ye>s space 7s x be kept 9 a dry place7 t x may be aga9 made use ( z a=e4 ,yea & !y suppose too t !y c d mu* "h1 if !y p\r ^u su* a b>r5 7or lean7 e>?1 ?us ly+ 9 a dry place1 ! reliques or rema9s ( ! dyes1 :i* ! ,dy]s are o!rwise wont to ?r[ away1 & evid5t x is t !y are alum9\s1 b yet n s frequ5tly4 ,besides su* wat]s ( ! ,dy]s !y are wont also to mix soot ) _! e>?1 7yea & ! a%es too ( :i* ,lawndresses d commonly make _! ,lee27 t s x may be made ! m fruitful & may be ! soon] br\ght to use4 ,?is only is to be not$1 t !re are sometimes f\nd e>?s t give a ?ick black ,lee1 :i* be+ us$ by x self is too fat1 to :i* is to be add$ a lean] & dry] e>?1 t s ! ,salt-petre may be ! bett] & m pl5tifully g5]at$4 ,! way !re=e h[1 & ! in/rum5ts by :i* crude ,salt-petre is purify$1 is %[n by ! #f & #h ,figure 79 ,laz>us ,erck]'s ,book ,i ?9k he means47 ,! mann] ( purify+ ! gross & blacki% ,salt t comes out ( ! ,salt petre4 ,t black or r a%y col\r ,salt1 :i* is f\nd 9 ! ,copp] :ile ! nitre is prep>$ by boil+1 & likewise 9 ! n>r[ ,tub or ,vessel1 may be r$uc$ into v good ,salt1 & v conv5i5t = daily use1 & no ways at all hurtful to ,man1 if x be b duly purifi$2 :i* said purification is to be ?us ord]$4 ,! ,copp] be+ well clean$ fill x ) mo/ cle> ,well-wat]1 put fire "u x & make x boil1 ?r[ 9 ! said ,salt by times 7n all at once7 into ! boil+ wat]1 t s x may be dissolv$2 :i*1 t x may be ! soon] & bett] done1 /ir x cont9ually ) a ,spatula1 :5 y ?9k t x is all dissolv$ p\r out ! ,lixivium into "s ,vessel or ,tub1 y %all see ! gross] "p w settle to ! bottom1 & ! ,lixivium w cle> up3 ,:5 y p]ceive ?is1 p\r ?is cle> ,lixivium aga9 into ! cleans$ ,copp]1 & boil x s long till ! ,salt settles to ! bottom1 :i* take out ( ! said ,copp] ) a p]=at$ ,ladle1 & put x 9 a ,basket t is plac$ ov] ! ,copp]1 t s all ! sup]flu\s ,lee or moi/ure may aga9 run d[n into ! ,copp]1 & yields 7or leaves7 ! ,salt p]fect & dry4 ,"s !re are :o a=e !y use ?is ,salt ab\t dome/ick affairs1 d decrepitate x fir/1 & p]swade !mselves t x becomes !reby ! m virtu\s 7or /rong47 ,:at rema9s beh9d ( ! ,lixivium 9 ! ,copp]1 y may boil x up l z y w\ld any o!r ,lixivium appo9t$ to be ,cry/alliz$1 !n p\r x out into ! ,vessels de/9at$ to t purpose1 & y %all see ,salt-petre to be g5]at$ 9 !m2 = see+ ! said ,salt proce$e? out ( ! ,salt-petre1 ?is ,lixivium _c be :olly void ( ,salt-petre1 & !re=e may x be sep>at$ f t ,salt by ! a=esaid way1 & be purifi$4 ,b y are to note "h1 t :]e !re is too great a quantity ( ,salt-petre p]mixt ) ! said ,salt1 or t ! ,salt x self is too black & impure1 t ,salt _c get its due lu/re & :it5ess by b>ely "o su* a purify+ ,op]ation1 & !re=e !re is requisite a reit]ation ( ?is ,op]ation1 s t x be aga9 dissolv$ 9 new wat]1 & be purify$1 :]eby x may become altoge!r :ite4 ,h[ev]1 su* a black & impure ,salt1 may be purifi$ ev5 by ?is way 7foll[+47 ,p\r ! solution x self1 :ile 'tis yet hot1 7! wat] ,i mean 9 :i* ! ,salt is dissolv$7 ^u ! a%es :i* a ,lixivium ha? be5 already p\r$ on be=e1 & y %all see ! ,salt ,lixivium to be :olly purifi$3 ,b yet all ! ,salt :i* is extract$ !nce1 is n suffici5tly :ite1 b t :i* is ga!r$ la/ ( all is yell[i%1 & !re=e mu/ be yet once aga9 purifi$4 ,note also "h1 t :5 su* a ,lixivium ( ,salt is p\r$ on ! a%es1 !y mu/ be well edulcorat$ 7aft] ! op]ation is f9i%$7 lea/ ! ,salt /ick+ 9 ! ,re$y or ,bull-ru%-bottom %\ld give an unfitt+ saltness to ! ,lixivium t is next p\r$ !reupon4 ,& ?us h y ! common me?od ( boil+ & prep>+ ,salt-petre1 9 :i* y meet ) :at may be well disall[$ or reject$1 viz4 x is extreamly t$i\s1 nor is x at all ga9ful1 = out ( a c5t5>y ( ,lixivium1 we h no m ?an ?ree or f\r p\nd ( ,petre2 to get :i* too1 all ! re/ ( ! wat] mu/ be done (f by evaporation1 :i* is a long "t do+1 & requires no small co/s4 ,yet ,i w %ew 9 :at foll[s1 by :at means ?is inconv5i5ce may be prev5t$1 :i* ,i h prov$ by m9e own exp]i5ce4 ,! way ( augm5t+ ! ,crude ,lixivium a=e its boil+4 ,! ,salt-petre boil]s h hi!rto v>i\sly s\ght aft] ! way ( augm5t+ 7or =tify+7 ! ,lixivium ( ,salt-petre1 t is1 ( caus+ a m pl5tiful prov5ue ( ,salt-petre1 9 ! ,wat] rema9+ ( ! extraction ( ,salt-petre1 b 9 va91 because !y 7 ignorant ( ! less] pro( :i* all ?+s "h are tri$ by4 ,its augm5tation is done on ?is wise4 ,take ( a ,lixivium1 a ,c5t5>y ( :i* conta9s iiij4 4 ( ,nitre1 p\r s mu* ( x z a ,tub or ,vessel w hold1 ^u new e>?1 let x /& = twelve h\rs2 !n draw (f ! ,lixivium1 & z mu* z y f9d want+ ( :at y p\r$ on 7:i* may easily be kn[n by ! empt9ess ( ! measure :i* x 0 91 a=e y p\r$ x on1 & 9 :i* x is n[ ga!r$ or receiv$ aga97 p\r s mu* simple wat] on ! ,e>?1 :i* draw (f 9 l mann]1 & mix x ) ! ,lixivium1 & y w !n h ! same quantity t y _h 9 y\r ,vessel a=e4 ,?is done try ! ,lixivium by ! less] exp]im5t or pro( & y w f9d x to conta9 vj4 4 ( ,nitre4 ,p\r ?is ,lixivium t conta9s 9 x vj4 4 ( ,nitre ^u o!r new e>?1 & proce$ on ! mann] a=esaid1 & y %all h y\r ,lixivium to conta9 ix4 4 ( ,nitre4 ,y may p\r ?is a ?ird "t ^u o!r new e>? proce$ on ) x aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 & y %all yet h m ,nitre out ( a ,c5t5>y ( ,lixivium4 ,b y mu/ be always w>y 9 ?is ,op]ation1 t y draw (f1 nei!r m nor less ,lixivium f ! e>? ?an y _h be=e 9 ! ,vessel4 ,^! ?+s x pleas$ me to add1 conc]n+ ! second p\r+ on ( wat]1 me]ly = ! exp]im5ts or pro(s sake1 :]eby we may be made c]ta9 ( ! augm5tation !re( 7=asmu* z ! ,lixivium do? by ?is means hold 9 x m ,nitre7 & t we may be =c$ to ackn[l$ge its augm5tation ev5 9 t way4 ,!n aft] ?is is done1 y may use ! weak] ,lixivium in/ead ( wat]1 to fill up ! fir/ measure1 & s ! ,lixivium w be ! easi]1 & m augm5t$2 & we may 9 a %ort "t h suffici5t quantity h]e( = to boil4 ,& al?\gh ?is augm5tation ( ! ,lixivium requires a great deal ( lab\r1 yet are all ! 7pa9s1 c47 recomp5s$1 because we h]eby get 9 "o ,weeks space1 & ) less exp5ce ( ,wood1 f> m ,nitre ?an by ! o!r common ways3 ,b yet !re are requisite m ,vessels = ?is k9d ( work+1 :]e9 ! sep>at$ ,lixivium may be kept4 ,i w also give ! ,read] a manuduction "h1 by :at way ! boil+ ( ! ,lixivium is to be ord]$1 or contriv$3 ,fir/ ( all1 ?is is well to be reg>d$1 t =asmu* z a great boil+ requires a great quantity ( e>?1 & yet !re does n at all times1 e>? ( a l goodness (f] x self 7especially see+ a ,man _c make pro( ( x all7 ^u :i* ! co/s & lab\rs 7necess>y ab\t x7 may be well 7or at ! be/ h&7 be/[$3 ,x seems :olly exp$i5t1 n to make su* a great ,coction 7or boil+-trade7 b to d x ) only ?ree or f\r ,tubs1 t s we may *oose only ! be/ conv5i5t e>?1 :i* we may dig 9 ! ,cities 7or ,t[ns7 out ( ,h\ses ( long /&+1 & out ( ,/ables1 b yet n too deep3 ,su* a ,lixivium z conta9s 9 an hundr$ weight ( x eight p\nds ( ,nitre1 may be increas$ to eighte5 or tw5ty p\nds1 if we proce$ accord+ to ! a=esaid me?od4 ,& !re=e su* ,nitre boil]s z inhabit ^? regions :]e !re is sc>city ( ,wood may give h]eunto good he$4 ,n[ ! ,lixivium augm5t$ on ?is wise1 do? n attract all ! nitre out ( ! e>? x self1 b !re do? yet "s always rema9 beh9d3 ,& !re=e y ne$ n pres5tly ?r[ x away1 b p\r !reupon "s simple ,wat]s1 :i* aft] x ha? /ood !reon = "s h\rs1 draw (f aga91 & y %all h a weak ,lixivium1 :i* y may try by ! pro(1 & proce$ on !re) 9 ! me?od ( augm5t+ x1 & s y w h a cont9ual lab\r4 ,?is likewise is to be obs]v$ 9 an especial mann]1 let ! ,"w-h\se 9 :i* ?is boil+ up ( y\r ,salt-petre is done1 be v l[1 & cov]$ ) ?at*1 t s ! heat may be ! bett] kept ab\t ! ,tubs1 & ?is ,op]ation may be done z well 9 ! ,w9t] z 9 ! ,summ]1 & t ! weak ,lixivium may n at all congeal4 ,& n[1 ev5 z ,salt-petre is made by boil+1 out ( ! ,lixivium :i* is made ( ,e>?1 ev5 s is x ( t ,lixivium :i* is gott5 out ( ,/ones or ! ,lime 7& ,dung7 ,ar*es 7a=e-spok5 (27 only !re is ?is diff]5ce1 ,t ?is la/ way ( my contrivance 7) /ones c47 is easi]1 & yields m ,nitre4 ,su* z are pleas$ ) ?is k9d ( "w may set ab\t x1 nor w !y be/[ _! ,lab\rs 9 va92 !re may be abundance ( ?+s1 & ^? wond]ful ones too1 effect$ ) ,salt-petre1 z ,i h abundantly demon/rat$ 9 my =ego+ ,writ+s1 & %all 9 my foll[+ ones too1 m cle>ly demon/rate if ,god v\*safe /r5g? & abilities4 ,b be=e ,i come to ! practice x self1 & to describe ! b5efits ( ,salt-petre 9 specie 7or 9 p>ticul>7 x is :olly necess>y to %ew h[ wond]ful1 yea h[ incomp>able a subject1 t ,salt-petre is4 ,& ?is ?+ ,i h already h&l$ at l>ge 9 ! ,second ,"p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces1 9 ! ,second ,"p ( ! ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica1 b especially 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 ! ,explication1 & ,cont9uation1 & ,def5ce ( ! same4 99 99 99 99 99 ,"h ! ,au?or runs out into a l>ge digression 9 8 own v9dication1 ^u ! occasion ( c]ta9 ,lett]s s5t him by "o ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 :o ,/il$ himself ! ,son ( ,s5divogius2 9 :i* ,lett]s he highly extols ! ,h]metick le>n+ ( ! ,au?or1 b blames him = ,writ+ s pla9ly ( great secrets1 & exhorts him to be m sp>+ & obscure = ! future4 ,)al (f]+ 8 s]vice 7& begg+ ! ,au?ors leave7 to def5d 8 ,p]son & ,writ+s aga9/ ,f>nn] & o!rs4 ,! ,au?or n tak+ 8 advice nor yet accept+ ( 8 s]vice 7suspect+ him to be a self design]7 ?is ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 aft]w>ds publi%$ a ,book entitul$ ,luc]na ,salis ,philosophorum4 ,9 :i* he (f]s to tea* ! mak+ ( ! ,philosoph]s-/one at a price or rew>d2 & reproa*e? ,glaub] :om he be=e _h s highly magnifi$ 9 sev]al ,lett]s1 advis+ ,p to avoid 8 writ+s z ,sophi/ical4 ,9 ?is ,treatise he m5tions a ,pr$iction or1 ,prophecy ( ?ree ,mon>*s t 7 to appe> 9 ! ,_w3 ,! fir/ ( ,p>acelsus1 conc]n+ ,elias ! ,arti/4 ,secondly1 ,t ( ,cosmopolita ( ! com+ ( ! ,nor!rn ,mon>*4 ,?irdly1 ,t ( ,jacob ,behm51 ,t a ,lily %all br+ =? ,fl[]s f ! ,nor?4 ,he intimates t himself is ! ,elias ( ,arts4 ,secondly1 ,t "s ,nor!rn ,mon>* %all d mighty ?+s 9 ! ,_w3 ,& ,?irdly1 t ! ,writ+s ( ,jacob ,behm5 %\ld be aga9 ,pr9t$ a new4 ,aft] ! ,au?or ha? %ew$ ! ill deal+ ( ?is ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 ) him1 & v9dicat$ himself1 !n he proce$s briefly to ,comm5t ^u ^! ?ree ,pr$ictions or ,prophecies4 99 99 99 99 99 ,by :at ha? be5 said1 may ! ,c&id & well-m9d$ ,read] judge :at judgm5t is to be _h ( ?is ,mon>* ( ,arts ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 ,e "o t reads !m w f9d :e!r or no su* a ,mon>*y is to be expect$ f su* a ones ,writ+s4 ,b n[ t ,i my self may likewise "h produce my op9ion1 conc]n+ ,p>acelsus 8 mean+ :]e he write?1 ,i say t ! mo/ em95t ,secrets w n be kn[n a=e ,elias ! ,arti/ %all come & tea* !m3 7,b ,i pray7 :at ha? ! holy ,man ,elias to d ) ,arts8 v]ily no ?+ at all4 ,p>acelsus m9d$ or po9t$ at "s o!r ?+1 he well knew1 t no body comes unto su* k1 unless by ,revelation f ,god1 by godly ,pray]s1 & by se>*+3 ,?is is ! true ,elias :i* ,p>acelsus speake? (1 if 7viz47 ! ^w ,elias be read backw>ds1 & ,e *ang$ into ,a3 ,= !n 'tis ! same ) ,salia 7t is1 ,salts7 su* z ^! 7viz4 salts7 are kn[n unto1 to !m is ,elias a ma/] or tea*]4 ,& :]e ! said ,p>acelsus speake? ( ,salts he adds ,al*imy f9ds x 7to be7 9 ,nitre3 ,h]eby %ew+ & po9t+ at ,salia1 ,salts1 :i* ^w be+ read backw>d is ,elias8 ,& ?is is my op9ion z t\*+ ! com+ ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 & ,i d yet 7aga97 say1 t to him to :om ,salts are kn[n1 ha? ,elias appe>$4 ,& let ?is be suffici5t to h spok5 ( ! fir/ ,mon>*y ( ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 & :at is to be judg$ !re(4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,second ,mon>*y4 ,z = ! second ,mon>*y1 he all$ge? ! ,prophecy ( ,p>acelsus1 :i* runs ?us3 ,a ,lion %all come f ! ,nor?1 & become ! ,mon>* ( ! ,_w3 ,:i* ,pr$iction is n at all to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]4 ,:at has ,p>acelsus to d ) ! ,nor!rn ,lion8 ,:at bus9ess has he ) ! ,mon>* ( ! ,_w4 ,"s !re are t endeav\r to attribute t ,prophecy to "o or o!r ( ! ,nor!rn ,k+s1 b yet t 0 n 9 ! lea/ ,p>acelsus's mean+1 he drove at a f> o!r-guess bus9ess1 & by t ,lion he meant ,salt-nitre1 :i* is wont to be br\ght unto u by ! ,nor!rn ,w9ds1 ,ra9 & ,sn[1 & t sev]al times ye>ly z is well kn[n unto all2 h]eupon _m among/ ! ,philosoph]s1 & "s ( !m ! latt] ,philosoph]s1 h fill$ great ,vessels ) ! ,ra9 & ,sn[ t comes out ( ! ,nor?1 & aim$ at ! prep>ation ( a ,t9cture !re\t (1 b !y f\nd no?+ else b ,salt-petre1 :i* to get1 ,i h %[n a mu* %ort] way4 ,p>acelsus1 ,basilius1 & o!rs h ,writt5 _m ?+s ( ! gre5 & r$ ,lion1 all :i* are to be und]/ood ( ,salt-nitre1 :i* may mo/ easily be transmut$ into ! gre5 or r$ ,lion1 conc]n+ :i* ?+ ,i my self h made m5tion 9 _m places4 ,b "s or o!r may reply1 ,h[ c x be said t ! ,lion %all be expect$ out ( ! ,nor?1 if ,p>acelsus did by x und]/& or mean ,salt-petre1 = t _c be said to be expect$ 7or wait$ =7 :i* ha? always be58 ,surely ! approa* ( ?is ,nor!rn ,lion is n to be suppos$ or ?\ght to be z to ! outside aspect & kn[n use1 b only accord+ to ! int]nal virtue1 ! ,treasure !re9 hidd52 conc]n+ :i*1 ! ,philosoph]s h writt5 _m ?+s enigmatically1 & kept up all ?+s mo/ secretly4 ,v]ily he to :om ! inside ( ,salt-petre is kn[n w be able to report wond]ful ?+s1 = 'tis t only t is ! true ,mon>*1 & is able to in/itute a good gov]nance = ^? t possess & "k x4 ,?is ,mon>* w n be to any "o a /irr] up to kill o!rs1 & to take f o!rs _! ,goods & ,k+doms1 & to disquiet ! :ole ,_w1 z we see o!r ,mon>*s d1 b he w br+ ,peace & ,concord1 & w p]swade ! ,soldi]s to /ay at home & to get _! food by ! lab\r ( _! h&s1 & n to %$ ! blood ( ! innoc5t2 he w injo9 ! gre$y ,usur]s to be b5eficial to ! poor to put an end to _! immod]ate usury2 he w %ew to ! ,div9es1 t all _! cont5tions are va91 & t !y cause no?+ b inquietude1 diss5tion & discord among/ ,m51 & w require at _! h&s to ,prea* conc]n+ fri5d%ip to1 & love ( ones ,neighb\r1 :i* "u ?is unpr(itable cont5d+ is :olly lo/1 & to bani% away all hatr$2 & contr>y-wise to /rive aft] pati5ce & ,*ri/ian humility4 ,^! k9d ( ,doctr9es & gov]nance ! inw>d or inside k ( ! ,nor!rn ,lion w br+ ) him1 & n any ,w> or %$d+ ( ,blood4 ,b a=e ! said ,lion is tam$ & made g5tle1 he is v rav5\s1 & ! v5om\s ,basilisk1 & dev\r+ ,dragon1 prey+ bo? ^u ,m5 & ,bea/s1 demoli%+ ,cities & ,ca/les1 & de/roy+ ,goods & ,m5 toge!r4 ,?us h ,i 9 brief exp\nd$ my op9ion ( ! com+ ( ! ,lion f ! ,nor?1 let ev]yone believe x z he li/e?4 ,& ?us mu* %all suffice = ! ,second ,mon>*y1 & h[ x is to be und]/ood4 ,n[ foll[s ! ?ird ,mon>*ical ,prophecy4 ,z = :at conc]ns ! ?ird ,prophecy :i* ,i4,h4,s4 do? also make m5tion (1 7 w h x7 to conc]n a c]ta9 ,writ]1 ^: "n is ,jacob ,behm51 :o ex]cis$ ! ,%ooe-mak]s ,craft1 & publi%$ _m ,!ological & also ,*ymical ?+s1 :i* ,john ,be? do? aga9 ,pr9t3 ,z f> z ,i "k by 8 writ+s1 he 0 an hone/ ,man1 b ,i d n "k :at he und]/ood 9 ,al*imy2 b h[ev] ?is is evid5t1 t he nev] ex]cis$ or practis$ ,*ymical ,op]ations1 & t 8 ,*ymical writ+s are mo/ difficult to be und]/ood1 b 8 ,!ological writ+s are read by _m4 ,my op9ion conc]n+ ! bus9ess is ?is1 t ?is same ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 0 m9d$ to qu>rel ) me1 t s !re be+ a brawl+ br$ betwe5 u he might make 8 ,books ! m saleable4 ,i h !re=e ?us pla9ly answ]$ him1 b if he proce$ on 9 contr>y+ & oppos+ me1 ,i %all be con/ra9$ ,nol5s ,vol5s to meet ) him ano!r k9d ( way1 = ,i am ev5 we>i$ & glutt$ ) cont5tion4 ,if he w ne$s brawl & scold let him d x ) ^? t h no "w to d1 su* z he himself 8 associates are1 :o h no ,family to rule & look aft]1 ,i c = my own "p be/[ my "t bett] ?an 9 ^? cont5tions1 :i* br+ no pr(it1 b only to ! ,booksell]1 ^: ,books be=e !y are kn[n sell well4 ,b to conclude1 ,i w 9 a few words op5 ! ill affect$ m9d ( ,j4 ,h4 ,s4 to ! ,c&id ,read]4 ,:5 ,i _h lookt into 8 ,treatise1 & p]ceiv$ t he _h rank$ me among/ ! ,sophi/]s1 ,i %[$ to "s ( my fai?ful ,fri5ds1 ! ,lett]s :i* he _h writt5 unto me1 t s ,i might he> _! ,judgm5t conc]n+ !m2 v]ily1 !re 0 n "o among/ !m all1 b wond]$ at ! wick$ m9d & fals5ess ( ?is ,man3 ,yea1 "o ( !m did aft]w>ds in=m him by 8 ,lett]s1 :at way ,i _h purpos$ to take1 viz4 aga9 to wipe (f t undes]v$ ,title he _h put ^u me1 & to def5d my self aga9/ su* ,mon/r\s ,impiety2 ,to :i* he receiv$ f ! said ,j4 ,h4 ,s4 an ,answ]1 :i* he likewise %ew$ me1 :]e9 7'mong/ o!r ?+s7 he pret5ds1 t ! cause ( 8 hatr$ aga9/ me 01 because ,i _h 9 "s places writt5 s v cle>ly ( ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e3 ,yea1 & he f>!r adds1 t x is no su* great despis+ "o1 or ,contempt to call "o a ,sophi/]2 = ,geb] 0 acc\nt$ = a ,sophi/]1 & yet 0 he a ,k+4 ,& t if ,i wrote aga9/ him1 he w\ld d ! same aga9/ me1 & endamage n only me1 b my ,*ildr5 too2 :i* ,epi/le is yet kept safe4 ,n[ let any ,hone/ ,man consid] :e!r ?is be a ,human1 or ,diabolical action4 ,"s1 :5 !y he>d ?is1 p]swad$ me to pass ov] all 9 sil5ce1 & t !re w\ld come ( x su* ano!r brawl+ bus9ess z 0 ) ,f>nn]1 ^: ,exhortation ,i yield$ to1 t ,i w\ld n s mu* z once answ] him1 h[ great ,lies soev] he told1 b r purpos$ by ref]r+ all till ! next ,spr+1 to get me ,fri5ds by ! b5efit ( my v em95t ,inv5tions 7,god will+7 :i* %\ld n only int]c$e1 or /& up = me1 b also = my ,*ildr5 too1 aft] my ,decease3 ,i d\bt n1 b t !re maybe "s pr9cipal p]sons f\nd1 :i* are capable ( ov]turn+ su* ,inhuman ,p]v]s5ess4 ,^! few ?+s 0 ,i con/ra9$ to add 79 a ,p>5!sis7 = ! def5ce ( my ,writ+s1 !reby to pa9t out ! deceitfulness ( ,m51 & to discov] :at is to be op9ionat$ conc]n+ su* turn-coat$ ,foxes3 ,! :i* ,i entreat ! ,read] n to take 9 evil "p1 b to accept ( ! ,secrets laid op5 9 ?is ,treatise1 z a ,rew>d = 8 pa9s 9 read+ ?is ,apology4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,mo/ ,pot5t ,lion1 & ,mon>* ( ! ,nor?2 to :om none 9 ! ,_w may be comp>$1 nor did ev] any excel him 9 ,glory & ,p[]1 or %all be l unto him4 ,b be=e ,i beg9 to write any ?+ ( t ,omnipot5t ,mon>*1 ,i h ?\ght x pr(itable to add "h 9 ?is place1 = ! bett] k ( ! same1 ,p>acelsus 8 ,prophesie1 z ,i met ) x1 :]eby any "o t is skill'd 9 nature1 may suffici5tly see1 t ,p>acelsus did n mean a ,k+1 b ! great ,philosophical ,mi/]y1 & w\ld po9t t out unto u3 ,8 ,words !re=e are z foll[s4 ,! ,prophesie ( ,dr4 ,philip ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus ( ! ,nor!rn ,lion4 ,!y w n leave me 9 my ,sepul*re1 b w hale me out !nce1 & lay me d[n t[>ds ! ,ea/3 ,& ,i d =etell unto y1 t !re are ?ree great ,treasures hidd54 #a4 ,! ,fir/ is at ,weyda1 at ! ,alps ( ,julia4 #b4 ,! ,second is betwe5 ,suevia1 & ,bav>ia3 ,! place ,i d n po9e at1 because ( avoid+ ! be+ ! orig9al ( _m evils1 & because ( ! %$d+ ( ,bl\d4 #c4 ,! ,?ird is betwe5 ,spa9 & ,france4 ,he n[ t %all f9d ^!1 w be c>ri$ 9 ,triumph1 & be admir$ by all3 ,likewise betwe5 ,suevia 7or ,scawb57 & ,bav>ia1 !re are ,books :i* conta9 no mean & common ,artifices1 t w (f] !mselves toge!r ) preci\s ,/ones & a ,c>buncle4 ,i w "h likewise decl>e ! ,age ( su* z %all f9d !m4 ,! ,fir/ w be #ca ye>s old4 ,! ,second #ej ye>s old4 ,! ,?ird #bh ye>s old4 ,& ^! %all be f\nd n long aft] ! exit 7or ru9e7 ( ! ,au/rian ,empire1 & x %all happ51 t 9 ?is v same "t1 a ,yell[ ,lion %all come out ( ! ,nor?1 :i* %all be ,p]secutor ( ! ,eagle1 & at l5g? its ,conqu]\r3 ,he %all subject "u ?is ,empire all ,europe1 & a "p ( ,asia & ,affrica1 & %all pr(ess ! good & ,*ri/ian ,religion1 & %all h _m ,foll[]s !re(4 ,x %all fir/ ( all be a mo/ tr\blesom "w = him to *ase away ! ,claws ( ! ,eagle out ( ! ,empire2 b a=e ?is comes to pass1 !re w arise extreamly great ,diss5tions1 & v>i\s ,grudges among/ all ,m5 9 all ,c\ntries2 ! ,inf]ior w rise aga9/ ! ,sup]ior1 s t !re w be a great tumult1 b yet not)/&+ ! ,memb]s %all suff] ! puni%m5ts ( _! wick$ness1 & ! head abide safe4 ,nor %all "h be an end1 b !re %all be k9dl$ a great fire1 :i* %all turn all into a%es1 b ! ,omnipot5t ,god w be at h& to help 8 own p1 = !re %all yet rema9 a small sp>kle ( ,piety1 :i* w take root+1 & encrease by little & little1 & /rike a t]r\r into ! plund]+ ,robb]s1 & make t alive1 :i* seems to be dead4 ,! ,enemies & ,p]secutors ( ,*ri/1 w call !mselves p[]ful1 & e :]e br+ 9 great ,deva/ations1 insomu* t !re w seem to be an end ( our ,actions4 ,n[ :il/ ! ,enemy is plac$ 9 ! v topmo/ pit* ( =tune1 ! mo/ ,j ,god1 w 7by ! help ( a small company7 de/roy1 & utt]ly root out ! ,nor!rn ,lion1 accompany+ him1 toge!r ) all 8 ,cl]ks2 yet abundance %all be ,conv]t$1 & believe on 8 ,omnipot5ce1 & 9 ! mo/ ,holy ,"n ( ,god4 ,:5 !re=e ?is ,lion ha? gott5 ! ,eagles ,scept]1 e body w rev]5ce1 & run aft] 8 ,maje/y3 ,he %all be p[]ful 9 ,de$s & ,c\nsels1 & ! ,subjects t n[ refuse him1 %all receive him ) ! greate/ joy1 & ackn[l$g him _! ,sup]ior4 ,!n mu/ ! a=esaid ,treasure 'twixt ,suevia & ,bav>ia be f\nd1 :i* is equival5t to ! ,ri*es ( twelve ,k+doms1 :]e also lies hid1 a ,c>buncle1 z big z an ,egg1 ri*] ?an any price4 ,! o!r ,treasure t lies betwe5 ,spa9 & ,france1 is inde$ great & pot5t1 b yet x gives place to ! =m]1 x %all be manife/$ at ! entrance ( ! ,lion t comes f ! ,nor?1 &1 :i* %all take ! ,eagle1 & !n at l5g? %all m5 consid] well :at ,i ,!ophra/us h be54 ,n[ :5 ! prais$ ,nor!rn ,lion ha? f9i%$ 8 ,c\rse1 & ha? brok5 ! edge ( ! ,eagles ,claws1 !n %all ,peace & ,concord e :]e spe$ily & vehem5tly fly !reunto1 b yet he w s5d a=e1 "s signs & tok5s by :i* x %all appe> unto u1 t ! ,mess5g]s s5t =? %all decl>e ! com+ ( ! ,"l4 ,!re is yet "o only ?+ t ,i ,!ophra/us d beg at y\r h&s1 t ye d n any ( y impute unto me ! ?+s :i* ,i n[ lay op52 =asmu* z ,i _c be aga9/ ! ,w ( ,god1 :i* ,i mu/ put 9 execution 9 ! ,nature ( ?+s4 ,^! are ^? ,secrets ( ,secrets t ,i 0 will+ to op5 unto y4 ,?is ,treasure f> exce$s o!r ,treasures2 my ,arts are hidd5 9 t place betwixt ,suevia & ,bav>ia1 & !y are ^!1 viz4 ,! true ,transmutation ( ,metals ( a %ort way3 ,! ,univ]sal1 m ?an p]fect3 ,! s mu* talk'd ( ,aurum ,potabile1 & ,philosoph]s /one3 ,b he t by ! guidance ( ,god has an entrance op5$ to ! f9d+ ( !m1 %all !re f9d 7besides o!r /ones7 a preci\s ,c>buncle1 :i* lies hidd5 9 a little ,box cunn+ly made by ,m51 & cov]$ ov] ) ,gems2 ! ,key ( ! little ,box is 9 a ,gold5 ,c(f91 ! ,gold5 is put 9 a ,silv] "o2 ! ,silv] "o 9 a ,t9 "o2 & x lies 9 su* a place z ,god ha? *os51 or appo9t$4 ,! ,omnipot5t ,god w be/[ ^u him t f9ds !m 8 ,div9e ,b5$iction 9 all 8 ,affairs1 & w give him p[] to oppress all evil1 & to draw out good2 :]eby ?+s necess>y may likewise be obta9$ f ,god :o is able aga9 to r$uce ! _w he made ( no?+1 into a no?+3 ,let ! ,son & ,holy ,_s be also ) u1 ! ,bless$ ,tr9ity1 = ev] & ev]4 ,am54 99 99 99 99 99 ,fir/ ( all1 ,p>acelsus sai? 9 ?is 8 ,prophesie1 t ,m5 %all draw him out ( 8 ,grave1 & place him t[>ds ! ,ea/2 :o is s simple z to ?9k t ?is is to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]8 ,:at ,pr(it & ,hon\r w\ld !nce arise to ,p>acelsus1 if 8 ,bones 7 digg'd =?1 & translat$ into ano!r place8 ,:]eas if he 7 ev5 n[ liv+1 he c\ld n desire a bett] & m excell5t ,tomb1 ?an t he lies 94 ,:il/ he 0 liv+1 he 0 n s pr\d2 he v well knew t ! ,hon\rs ( ?is ,_w are fad+ & va94 ,nor did he ev] require1 t any ,epitaph %\ld be erect$ to 8 ,hon\r3 ,al?\gh 7:5 8 ,fri5ds _h tak5 c>e to lay him 9 a dec5t place47 ,! ,magi/rate comm&$ a v notable ,epitaph to be engrav5 on 8 ,tomb-/one = a ,te/imonial ( 8 ,de$s1 ! :i* ,epitaph w br+ him ,praise en\gh :ile ! ,_w la/s4 ,! said ,epitaph runs ?us4 ,! ,epitaph ( ,!ophra/us ,p>acelsus2 :i* is to be se5 ,engrav$ on a ,/one at ,saltzburg1 9 ! ,hospital ( ,/4 ,seba/ian1 erect$ aga9/ ! ,wall ( ! ,*ur*4 ,"h lies ,buri$ ,philippus ,!ophra/us1 an ,em95t ,doctor ( ,physick3 ,:o by a ,wond]ful ,art1 took away ^? ,dire ,maladies1 ! ,leprosie1 ,g\t1 ,dropsie1 & o!r ! ,incurable ,diseases ( ! ,body2 & ,hon\rably ,di/ribut$1 & gave 8 ,goods unto ! ,poor4 ,he ,di$ ! #bd?4 ,day ( ,septemb]1 ,anno #aeda4 ,h[ c\ld he be possibly m prais$ aft] 8 ,dea?1 ?an ,i see to be done by ?is ,epitaph4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n h y ?9k t ,i desire y to acc\nt ( my ,op9ion z if x 7 ,gospel4 ,x pleas$ me "h to put x = ?is end1 to %ew1 :at my ?\ghts are1 z conc]n+ ?is ?+1 e "o may believe z li/e? him1 b z = my "p ,i w 9 no case believe1 t ! ,pr$iction is to be expla9$ accord+ to ! ,words or ,lett]3 ,b :]eas x is said1 t he %all be tak5 out ( 8 ,sepul*re1 & put 9 ano!r t[>ds ! ,ea/1 ,i d ?us int]pret x3 ,t if any %all und]/& 8 ,writ+s1 !y %all !ncefrom p]ceive :at1 & h[ great a "o he 01 & s w make 8 ,cause _! own1 & w def5d 8 ,writ+s aga9/ ,inimiciti\s ,zoili/s 7or ,c>p]s7 & ,ignorants1 :o z well s9ce 8 ,dea?1 z :il/ he 0 alive1 entreat$ him v inhumanly1 & z x 71 oppress$ him ) ,lies1 & ,infam\s ,libels1 & s d !y take him z x 7 out ( 8 obscure ,tomb1 & place him t[>ds ! ,ea/1 by :i* x may appe> to e "o :at an incomp>able ,man he 02 to ! p]=mance ( :i*1 ,i w n refuse to l5d my poor help1 ?\gh small1 7,god p]mitt+47 ,he do? aft]w>ds add1 t !re are ?ree great ,treasures hidd51 :i* :oev] %all f9d1 %all triumph v nobly2 ! places :i* ,p>acelsus po9ts at1 & :]e ^? ,treasures are hidd51 are1 :]e ! ,metals are digg$2 & inde$ su* places !y are1 z 9 :i* !re lies hidd5 ! highe/ ,t9cture1 & :i* o!rwise is n to be f\nd nei!r 9 ,gold1 nor ,silv]1 nor 9 all ! o!r ,metals1 or ,m9]als4 ,i d ?9k t ,p>acelsus knew ^! ,m9]als1 & made a ,t9cture ( !m1 & !reupon 0 will+ ?us obscurely to describe su* ,treasures4 ,he t %all f9d1 t is dig x =?1 & %all "k ! way ( prep>+ a ,t9cture !ncefrom %all d\btlesly be magnifi$1 especially if he w disclose !m unto o!rs4 ,n[ ,i believe t if ^! ,treasures %\ld be digg$ out by "s godly1 hone/1 & wise ,man1 7= ! f9d+ !m is d5i$ unto reprobates7 w\ld n hunt aft] or affect va9 ,glory1 b be cont5t$ 9 t he kn[s x3 ,b x is n conv5i5t to op5 or disclose :at ?is ,m9]a is1 :]e9 ,god ha? put su* a s+ul> ,t9cture1 & :i* he ha? hidd5 f ! pr\d & covet\s4 ,b see+ t all ?+s reside 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 :o c give unto 8 own ,p t :i* he d5ies unto o!rs1 ,i d n at all fe> any "o's exhau/+ s easily a ,treasure ly+ s pr(\ndly hidd51 al?\gh ,i %\ld make kn[n ?is subject4 ,?us mu* ,i h exp]i5c$1 t !re lies 9 !m a mu* m excell5t ,t9cture ?an 9 ! o!r ,metals or ,m9]als1 b ,i d n boa/ t ,i h !nce drawn ! univ]sal ,t9cture & made x fix1 = "t & occasion w\ld n z yet p]mit x4 ,b ,i h (t5 times 9 a p>ticul> way in/itut$ a graduation ( ,luna1 by ! help !re(1 insomu* t x ha? left "s fix'd ,sol3 ,:]eby ,i h obs]v$1 t _m excell5t & pr(itable ?+s may be effect$1 :5 t volatile ,t9cture is by ! rule ( ,art made fix'd & fluid4 ,h[ev] ,i w make trial1 if ,god %all v\*safe me life & /r5g?1 & see :at ,i %all !nce obta94 ,z conc]n+ ! "n ( ! subject1 x is call$ ,magnesia ,saturn9a3 :i* is f\nd betwe5 ,france & ,spa9 9 ! ,pi$mont ,m\nta9s2 'tis commonly call$ ! ,pi$mont-magnesia1 b 'tis v mu* unlike 7to "o ano!r7 = "s ( x is ( a yell[ col\r1 & ?is ! ,v5etian ,glass-m5 use1 :5 !y make ,glass1 t x may become pellucid & transp>5t4 ,! ,glass do? at fir/ become ( a purple or ,ame?i/ col\r1 b ?is col\r abides n "o h\rs space 9 ! subject1 b x evaporates1 because x is n fix'd en\gh z yet1 & !n ! ,glass becomes :olly transp>5t & bright1 b if !y w\ld h ! ,glass hold ! purple col\r1 !y pres5tly "w x up z soon z ev] ! ,magnesia is !re9 molt54 ,_m ye>s agoe1 :5 ,i attempt$ op]ations ab\t ?+s ( less mom5t1 & *ang$ ,cry/als into v>i\sly col\r'd ,glasses1 ,i f\nd t ?is purple col\r 0 n fix'd 9 ! ,fire2 & t ! ,magnesia _h 9 x _m impurities1 :]eby my ,glasses 7 obscur$3 ,b yet ,i attempt$ to extract f !nce ! pure ,t9cture by ,art1 & to free x f its unclean fces1 & to ?is end us$ v>i\s ,m5/ruums1 b yet effect$ no?+2 until at l5g? ,i saw t by mix+ t magnesia ) fix'd nitre1 x 0 by boil+ !m 9 a /rong ,crucible1 op5$ by ! ,nitre1 f :5ce proce$$ a delicate purple col\r4 ,i p\r$ out ! ,mass & p[d]$ x1 & extract$ x ) hot ,wat]1 & pass$ ! ,liquor ?r\gh a ,filt]1 & !n _h ,i a mo/ da9ty purple fi]y liquor1 :i* did almo/ e h\r 7/&+ b only 9 ! cold7 *ange col\r1 s t x became "o :ile gre51 !n sky col\r1 ano!r :ile ( a blood col\r ( its own accord1 !n aga9 pres5tly x receiv$ o!r mo/ elegant col\rs4 ,out ( :i* liquor ,i did a-new sep>ate ! m pure "p1 & ,i us$ ?is r$ p[d] to t+e my ,glasses1 ! :i* ?+ ,i inde$ obta9$1 b because ! ,t9cture 0 m fusile ?an ! gre5 /one x self :i* x 0 extract$ f ,i 0 con/ra9$ to leave x (f4 ,h[ev] ?is ,i exp]i5c$1 t !re lies a mighty ,t9cture hidd5 9 ! said ,magnesia1 & !nce=w>d ,i pond]$ ^u ! bus9ess m deeply1 & adjo9$ ! ,magnesia ?us fusile unto ,luna1 & !n ,i f\nd "s ,sol3 b ,i c\ld n br+ ! "w to any full] p]fection because ( ! want ( "t1 /ore ( bus9ess4 ,i am ( t op9ion t 7by ,gods p]mission7 a ,t9cture may !nce be extract$ = ,metals & ,animals4 ,^! are my conceptions1 b ,i well "k1 t ! ignorant ,momus1 or ,c>p]1 w h5ce take occasion ( mock+ at me1 b ?is ,i _c at all h9d]4 ,?is ,saturn9e ,magnesia 9 ! ,alps ( ,julia is mu* pur] & excell5t] ?an t ,pi$mont ,magnesia1 is & !re is 9 x m ,t9cture1 ! :i* we may extract mo/ easily by ! help ( ,nitre1 & albeit ! ,m9]a be ( a yell[ col\r1 yet is !re extract$ !ncefrom by ! b5efit ( ,salt-petre1 a mo/ elegant ,t9cture1 ( a gre5i% col\r1 & is likewise "o :ile purple2 !n sky col\r1 !n aga9 r$1 & by & by aga9 x assumes a gre5 col\r1 ! :i* also is s fusile1 x fixe? e ,luna1 & do? 9 "s sort make x gold54 ,^! two ,m9]als ,i h (t5 times h&l$1 & h !ncefrom gott5 ! gre5 ,lion1 b h n proce$$ any f>!r4 ,! ?ird ,treasure 'twixt ,suevia & ,bav>ia1 is n mu* unlike unto ^! two1 & )\t d\bt su* k9d ( ,treasures w (f] !mselves ev5 9 _m o!r places :]e su* ,m\nta9s ,m9e-pits are f\nd out1 7 b ! "r way ( digg+ out & rip5n+ !m1 b kn[n unto u2 :i* k is only grant$ unto ! ,sons ( ,,god4 ,^! ?+s 0 ,i will+ to m5tion1 t s x may be kn[n :at my op9ion is z t\*+ ^? ,treasures4 ,= ,i am firmly p]swad$ t ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be !nce prep>$1 especially out ( t :i* v mu* ab\nds %9+ 9 ,metal resembl+ a ve9 ( ,lead1 & yet yields n any ,metal by fusion1 because ( its exce$+ volatility1 & ( :olly fly+ away 9 ! =m ( a vap\r3 ,yet nev]!less1 t ,nor!rn ,lion is able to ma/] x & to fatt5 its "y ones !reby4 ,& if ,,god %all v\*safe any "o su* a ,treasure1 he w v]ily f9d m ,art-conta9+ ,books ?an is inde$ ne$ful4 ,& :]eas ,p>acelsus adds t ! ,lion out ( ! ,nor? w 7aft] he ha? f\nd ! a=esaid ,treasures7 become a ,pot5t ,mon>*1 ?is is easie to be believ$1 = he is enri*$ ) ! digg$-out ,treasures1 & is able to manage 8 affairs z li/e? him4 ,he w be able to give :ole ,k+doms unto o!rs1 & yet 8 p[] w n be dim9i%$1 he w 9 l mann] be able to in/itute good precepts & gov]nm5t1 & !re w be a notable afflu5ce ( all ?+s1 insomu* t !re w be no?+ want+4 ,!re are _m ,m5 w\ld lead an hone/ ,life1 7 !y n con/ra9$ by pov]ty & ne$ to d evilly4 ,! ,nor!rn ,lion is able 7:5 he ha? f\nd ! ,treasure7 to aboli% all ^! vices1 & contr>ywise recov] a good political ,gov]nance1 ,peace & ,quietude4 ,= ,weal? & ,ri*es are able to transmute ,/rife into ,peace1 & ^! ! ,nor!rn ,lion c abundantly exhibit1 insomu* t he may des]v$ly be ,/il$ a mo/ ,pot5t ,mon>*4 ,b if s be t evil companion1 viz4 ,sulphur be jo9$ unto him1 :i* may provoke him1 he becomes m v5om\s ?an ! ,basilisk1 & is able to kill 9 a mom5t ( "t1 bo? ,m5 & ,bea/s1 yea to ru9 ,ca/les1 ,m\nta9s1 & ,=tifications1 & to annihilate !m4 ,b on ! contr>y :5 he ha? f\nd ! ,treasure1 he becomes tame & lib]al1 & lays (f 8 ang]1 & be/[s on all ,m5 sundry mo/ acceptable gifts4 ,fur!rmore1 ,p>acelsus sai? t a yell[ ,lion %all come out ( ! ,nor?1 :i* %all dull ! ,eagles ,claws2 all :i* v]ily is to be only und]/ood conc]n+ ,salt-petre's transmut+ virtue mu* conduc+ to a p]fect] augm5tation ( ! ,metals1 f :5ce & toge!r ) ! ,c>buncle may be at*iev$2 & n at all ( a c]ta9 ,nor!rn ,k+ & ! ,roman ,eagle4 ,= ! yell[ & fi]y ,lion :i* is "h treat$ (1 is fixt ,nitre1 & if x be jo9$ to ! volatile ,eagle1 t is1 to ! volatile ,corrosive ,salt2 ?is 7,eagle7 is ov]come by t 7fixt ,salt7 & is tam$1 because ! ,corrosive virtue :i* x ab\nd$ )al1 is tak5 away3 ,s t he t is skill'd 9 ,*ymi/ry may well en\gh und]/& :at ,p>acelsus drives at1 & t he does n at all mean ^? ,mon>*s & ,rul]s1 z may be ga!r$ out ( 8 ,manual1 :]e he ,writes1 t ! ,blood ( ! r$ ,lion is to be commixt ) ! liquor ( ! :ite ,eagle1 & t f !m by a due ,coction is ! univ]sal ,t9cture to be extract$4 ,!re=e !y d evilly t int]pret ! ,writ+s1 & ^! pr$ictions ( ,p>acelsus o!rwise1 !y e>ne/ly expect ext]nal ,mon>*s1 b exp]i5ce ha? taught t ^? ,lions d br+ ) !m no?+ b an hungry ,/oma*1 :i* c h>dly be well fill$ 7or satisfi$7 ) ! ,%eep & ,lambs ( all ,c\ntries4 ,& ,i pray ,god1 turn !m f u & cont9ue unto u ,peace & ,concord1 :i* is mo/ ( all to be wi%$ =4 ,moreov] ,p>acelsus fur!r sai?1 t he 0 con/ra9$ to detect ?is ,treasure & hidd5 secrets1 to %ew ! ne>e/ way to ! description ( ! ,philosoph]s-/one1 :i* 7,/one7 :oev] f9ds & kn[s h[ to op5 ! ,gate1 he %all f9d a ,c>buncle z big z an ,egg1 toge!r ) o!r ,gems1 :i* are cons]v$ 9 a ,*e/ made ( ,gold & ,gems1 & ?is ,*e/ 9 a ,gold5 ,sepul*re1 ! ,gold5 "o 9 a ,silv] "o1 ! ,silv] "o 9 a ,t9 "o1 on :i* ! ,key is plac$4 ,& n[ w !re be any "o s fooli% z to int]pret ?is accord+ to ! alleag$ ,words3 ,no c]ta9ly unless he be depriv$ (f ! light ( ,nature4 ,x 0 nev] he>d (f1 t ev] !re 0 any ,c>buncle f\nd ( ! bigness ( an ,egg3 nei!r ! ,roman1 nor ,grecian1 nor ,p]sian ,mon>*s are report$ to h _h su* an "o1 & f :5ce !n %\ld ,p>acelsus only h ! same8 ,all ,m5 !re=e see t ?is ,prophecy is n at all to be und]/ood b>ely accord+ to ! ,lett]4 ,n[ 9 t he calls ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e a ,c>buncle1 he does n !re9 (f5d1 because ev5 o!r ,philosoph]s h impos$ ^u _! ,t9cture ?is v "n1 & ?is me]ly because ( ! =m x has1 = if !re is to be a c]ta9 ,t9cture t %\ld t+e ! :ite ,metals into yell[ ,sol1 x mu/ ( necessity be r$2 & !re=e "s ( ! ,philosoph]s h likewise call$ _! ,t9cture ,hmatitis1 = lik5ess sake4 ,nay m1 =asmu* z x is m5tion$ ( ! ,c>buncle t x %9es 9 ! night l a burn+ live-,coal1 & yet su* a /one 0 nev] any :]e se5 or f\nd1 x necess>ily foll[s t ^? ?+s :i* are deliv]$ !re( are n to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]4 ,! *iefe/ ,lapid>ies d ,witness t !y nev] saw x2 ! ,ori5tal ,rubies are ! *iefe/ r$ ,gems t we "k (1 ( :i* !re is sc>ce "o f\nd t is bigg] ?an ones nail1 :i* not)/&+1 if x be pure & %9+1 is sold = _m ,?\s&s ( ,duckets4 ,9 l mann]1 ,granates are r$1 & ( a mean] price1 & %9e no m 9 ! ,night ?an ,rubies d4 ,b t a %9+ 9 ! ,night l a live-,coal1 %\ld be attribut$ to a ,c>buncle1 is n done )\t cause2 v]ily1 ! ,au?ors ( t ?+ are n at all to be suppos$ to be su* ,m]*ants1 cont9ually h&l+ ,gems1 7z if !y _h ev] se5 su* a /one73 ,no1 b !y 7 ! ,philosoph]s !mselves1 ^: words :i* !y wrote ( ! prep>$ ,t9cture1 ! aft] ,writ]s did falsly con/rue _! mean+ & und]/ood x lit]ally1 p]swad+ !mselves t !re 0 su* a ,c>buncle 9 ! nature ( ?+s4 ,!re=e we h no reason to induce u to believe t ! anci5t ,philosoph]s did 9 v de$ describe or mean su* a ,/one z %9es by night1 b let u r p]swade our selves z be+ !reto con/ra9$ by ! ,v]ity ( ! ?+1 t !y did n 9 ! lea/ mean a natural /one1 b a /one prep>$ by ,art1 & _! ,t9cture4 ,& ?is1 ! v ,"n x self seems to po9t out2 = ,c>bo signifies a great] ,coal2 & ,c>bunculus signifies a little1 or less] ,coal4 ,n[ if s be t any "o w\ld endeav\r to prove ) ,oa?s to ?is bl9d1 pr\d1 & wick$ ,_w1 t su* a r$ /one %9+ by night1 may be made ( a ,wood1 or /one ,coal1 c]ta9ly e body w\ld mock at him1 & w\ld say1 ,t he prop\nde? me] ,lyes2 & !re=e no body ev] d>$ 7?\gh he 7 nev] s c]ta9 ( ! ,tru? ( ! ?+7 to write ought ( ! same4 ,b "s or o!r w say1 ,:5ce come y to "k ^! ?+s1 & by :at ,notes or ,te/imonies d y prove t y are to be cr$it$1 z t\*+ ?is ,bus9ess1 see+ no body ev] writ t ^! ?+s 7 s8 ,to su* an "o ,i answ]1 ,t ,i leave e "o at 8 lib]ty2 = :e!r he believes my ,say+s1 or believes !m n1 'tis all a case to me4 ,h[ev] ,i say1 t ,i c *ange by melt+1 a me] black ,coal by ! help ( a ,salt 7b n common ,salt7 into a mo/ r$ /one 9 "o h\rs space4 ,= ,coals are no?+ else b a fixt & volatile ,sulphur1 :i* if we w fix x1 w be fixt2 if we w volatilize x1 x w be s4 ,a wood ,*>-coal 7?\gh !re's mu* diff]5ce among/ !m7 %\ld x lie %ut up firmly mo/ tight 9 an ,iron ,vessel ev5 = an hundr$ ,ye>s s z t no air get 91 & %\ld be 7all t :ile7 kept 9 a mo/ vehem5t fire1 yet w\ld x n %ew ! lea/ sign ( be+ consum$ or *ang$1 b let b ! air come unto x1 & x w be r$uc$ into a%es 9 a mom5t4 ,if n[ y h und]/&+ & s5se1 consid] ) y\r self m l>gely z t\*+ ?is ?+1 & y w f9d _m pr(itable & good ?+s if ,,god %all op5 unto y ! ,eyes ( y\r m9d3 ,?is r$ /one hav+ ! =m ( ,glass1 be+ p\r$ out ( ! ,crucible1 %9es 9 ! d>k l a burn+ ,coal1 accord+ z is ! ,coal y prep>e x (4 ,& albeit t ?is ,glass c p]=m _m good ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy1 yet x is n at all ! ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* !y call a ,c>buncle1 = t mu/ be fixt1 & resi/ ! ,fire1 bo? :i* are d5i$ to ?is ,glass to be1 = x is volatile1 & c easily be *ang$ by ! ,fires =ce4 ,i h sev]al times made ?is /one ( ,salt & a ,coal1 b nev] _h "t z yet to br+ x to a p]fect fixation1 & !re=e ,i _c det]m9e c]ta9ly1 :at may be f>!r h]e( made4 ,h[ev] ,i w\ld n h ! lov] ( ! wond]s ( ,,god to be unacqua9t$ ) ?is1 t 7viz47 my said ,/one ( a ,coal1 or my r$ ,c>buncle1 if x be dissolv$ 9 ! air1 x yields a gre5 fi]y ,liquor1 :i* if sme>$ ^u any ,silv] x gilds x z ,sulphur does4 ,if ! ,div9e ,clem5cy %all supply me ) life & /r5g? & t my enemies1 & opportunity %all p]mit1 ,i w "s "t or o!r set ab\t ! "w ( fixation1 t s x may appe> :at is !nce to be hop$ =4 ,& n[ fri5dly ,read] :o art n addict$ to ei!r p>ty tell me1 :e!r or no !re does n r$\nd unto !e m light f ?is mo/ brief treat+ ( ! ,c>buncle1 ?an f ! obscure ,luc]na or ,c&le ( ,i4 ,h4 ,s4 9 ^: ,book !re are inde$ ! names ( a _m ,au?ors cit$1 b none ( _! ,writ+s are expla9$1 & !re=e x is r a br++ o!rs into a ,labyr9?1 ?an a %[+ ( ! true way4 ,p>acelsus adds1 t ?is ,c>buncle is hid 9 a little ,*e/ made ( ,gold & ,gems1 ?is ,*e/ 9 a ,gold5 ,c(f9 7or ,tomb71 ?is 9 a ,silv] "o1 & f9ally ?is ,silv]y "o 9 a ,t9 "o2 :i* say+s v]ily are to be tak5 or und]/ood 9 a f> o!r s5ce ?an !y are utt]$1 z well z ! words =ego+3 ,= to :at end %\ld !re be su* a multitude & v>iety ( ,c(f9s8 ,my op9ion h]eab\ts is ?is3 ,=asmu* z !re lies 9 ,t9 7z ,p>acelsus te/ifies 9 8 ,book ( ,vexations1 :5 he sai?1 t ,jupit] has mu* ,gold 9 x1 & n a little ,silv]7 a spiritual ,gold & ,silv] hidd51 & t conta9s 1 & conta9s ,t9cture1 we are to und]/& ^! ?+s ( !m1 !y be+ z s _m ,c(f9s4 ,b "s may say1 to :at use s]ve ! ,t9 & ,silv]1 if !y are to be remov$ a=e we c come to ! ,gold5 ,c(f91 & get to t :i* conta9s ! ,c>buncle1 may we n pres5tly ev5 at fir/ da% seek su* a /one 9 1 & leave ,t9 & unt\*t8 ,i c\ld mo/ easily satisfie su* an objection1 & give a suffici5t reason ( ,p>acelsus 8 ,writ+ su* ?+s1 b t ,i judge x inconv5i5t to communicate su* ?+s ( s great a consid]ation 7or mom5t7 to wick$ ,zoili/s or ,c>p]s4 ,h[ev] ,i _c "h let ?is slip1 viz4 t !re lies hid 9 an excell5t ,m]curial ,liquor1 :i* is !nce extractable by ! b5efit ( t ,key :i* lies ^u ! ,sepul*re or ,tomb1 viz4 by ! b5efit ( ,salt-petre4 ,?is m]curial ,liquor1 loos5s ! bonds ( 1 & makes x fit1 s z to be extract$ 7or made into ! be/ 1 out ( :i* ! ,c>buncle is to be aft]w>ds made1 = e 7k9d (7 do? n at all resemble ! nature ( a se$1 b supplies ! place only ( an ,h\se or cov]+1 :i* conta9e? se$ 9 x1 & :i* 7cov]+7 mu/ ( necessity be remov$ by him :o desires ! se$ x self4 ,i h 9 o!r places %[n h[ prop]ly ! metall9e /ock or nature may be comp>$ to a ,vegetable ,apple3 ,saturn is ! root ( ! ,tree2 ,m>s ! ,trunk or ,body2 ,jupit] ! ,b>k ( ! ,trunk2 ,m]cury ! ,juice conta9$ betwixt ! ,b>k & ! ,trunk2 ,v5us ! gre5 ,leaves2 ,luna ! :ite ,fl[] or ,blossom2 ,sol ! ,fruit or ,apple ( ! ,tree conta9+ ! se$ ( ! ,vegetable4 ,n[ !n1 ev5 z x is a ?+ evid5t to all1 t ! ,apple x self is n ! se$ ( ! ,tree1 b ! ,nut or ,k]nel is hidd5 9 its inw>d "p1 s t ! ,apple do? only keep or hold 9 x ! se$2 ev5 s 9 l mann] is n at all to be accompt$ z ! se$ ( ,metal1 b only z a pres]v] 7& cov]] ov]7 ( ! se$4 ,he n[ t lights on ! true ,key1 :i* ,p>acelsus ha? put ^u ! ,gold5 ,c(f91 7viz47 ! inside ( ,salt-nitre1 he w be able to op51 n only ! ,t9 ,c(f91 b ! ,silv] & ,gold ,c(f9 too1 & to take t ,c(f9 !re\t (1 :i* conta9s ! ,c>buncle & o!r ,gems4 ,^! are ! ?+s ,i 0 will+ to publi% accord+ to my op9ion1 conc]n+ t great ,c>buncle ly+ s deeply hidd5 9 ^? ,c(f9s3 ,i p]mit o!rs to exp\nd !m o!rwise1 = ,i d n (f] ^! ?+s to ! old ,m5 :o /iffly cont5d = _! own conceptions z x 7 = ! be/ ?+ !y h1 x be+ an h>d matt] to tame an old dog2 b ,i pres5t !m to su* only z are ! y\ng] /ud5ts ( ! true ,h]metick ,physick or ,m$ic9e1 & :o are n already drawn into v>i\s errors by ! read+ ( _m ,au?ors4 ,& he t refuse? to believe t ev5 ! greate/ ,arcana may be h&l$ or treat$ ( 9 a me] simple or pla9 ,/ile1 & t !y ne$ n at all any prolixity1 %all nev] atta9 8 wi%'d = end1 ?\gh he 7 able to recite by he>t ev5 all ! ,philosoph]s ,books4 ,& ?us mu* may suffice 9 ?is place4 ,la/ly1 ,p>acelsus adds at ! end ( ! ,prophecy1 t ! mo/ ,great & ,bless$ ,,god w grant to ! f9d] out ( ^! ,treasures notable ,p[] & ,=titude1 :]eby he may oppress all evils1 detect good ?+s1 & get e pr(itable ?+1 c]ta9ly :oev] he be t %all f9d su* an univ]sal ,treasure1 he w lab\r to suppress e noxi\s ?+1 & to disclose 7on ! o!r h&7 :atsoev] is any ways pr(itable = man-k9d1 & necess>y1 & ?is to ! v utmo/ ( 8 p[]4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s say1 ,our ,art do? ei!r f9d a ,man hone/ & godly1 or x ev5 makes him su* an "o2 t is1 x is altoge!r impossible = su* an "o t lights on su* ,treasures to be an ungodly ,man1 s1 z = ^? highly preci\s gifts ( ,god n to /ir him up to godl9ess & ,m]cy4 ,i c\ld r5d] ?is ,prophecy ( ,p>acelsus m cle>1 b t ,i /udy to be brief1 & c\ld manife/ly prove1 t x is n to be und]/ood accord+ to ! b>e ,lett]1 b t ,p>acelsus _h reg>d to ?is great univ]sal ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* is cle>ly en\gh h9t$ 9 ^! words :i* are m5tion$ at ! end ( ! said ,prophecy1 viz4 ,t all evils may be kept "u1 7or aboli%$7 & t all good ?+s may be drawn =? or advanc$1 & )al1 all necess>y & useful ?+s may be gott54 ,^! words d op5ly en\gh po9t at ! univ]sal ,treasure ( ! ,philosoph]s1 by :i* all evil is kept "u1 & all good educ$1 & all necess>y & pr(itable ?+s acquir$4 ,on ?is wise are my ,conceptions ( !m1 let ano!r int]pret !m accord+ z seems him good4 ,= :5 ! ,lion %all h f\nd ! said m9]al ,treasure1 he w be incit$ or /irr$ up to su* a great passionate wra? & p[]1 t is able easily to dull ! edge ( ! ,eagles ,claws1 t is1 8 adv]s>ies4 ',tis impossible = ! ,eagle to get su* a ,treasure1 b a ?+ mo/ easie to ! ,lion2 ,= !re is n a subject 9 all nature t c make ! ,lion s fi]y & p[]ful z ! magnesia ,saturn9a c1 & !re=e x easily tames all ,corrosives1 & cuts (f _! ,claws4 ,exp]i5ce confirms ! ?+s ,i "h m5tion1 & !re=e ,i w say no m3 ,yet h[ev] ,i ?9k x exp$i5t to add ?is "o ?+ m ( ! nature & prop]ties ( ! ,lion & ,eagle4 ,x is suffici5tly manife/1 t ! ,eagle is call$ ! ,k+ ( all ,birds1 & ! ,lion ! ,k+ ( all f\r-foot$ ,bea/s4 ,n1 z if ! ,eagle 7 ! greate/ among/ ! ,birds1 & ! ,lion ! /ronge/ & greate/ ,animal among/ ! ,bea/s3 ,no1 no1 ,!re are bigg] ,birds & ,bea/s ?an ! ,eagle or ! ,lion2 ,geese1 ,swans1 & our ,c\ntry ,/orks are bigg] ?an an ,eagle1 7,i omit to speak ( ! o!r huge ,birds 9 ,asia1 ,africa1 c4 ,among/ :i* ! ,o/ri* is reckon$ = "o1 :i* is z big almo/ z a ,horse1 & runs swift] ?an a ,horse47 ,!n1 = ,bea/s1 !re are "s ( ! 7l proportionable /ature7 z ! ,rh9oc]os & ,elephant1 :i* fe> ! ,lion no m ?an ! ,o/ri* & o!r 7great7 ,birds d ! ,eagle2 yet nev]!less d !y ackn[l$ge ! ,lion & ,eagle = ,k+1 & t des]v$ly too1 because ( ! ,velocity1 /r5g?1 val\r1 & o!r virtues t ^? ,creatures h4 ,b yet ,hi/orians rank ! ,griff9 & ,dragon among/ ! ,birds & ! greate/ ,animals4 ,!y pa9t 7or describe7 ! ,griff91 a w+$ ,animal1 "o half "p resembl+ a ,lion1 ! o!r half "p an ,eagle2 ! ,claws1 ,w+s & ,head l an ,eagles1 ! o!r "p ( ! body l a ,lions4 ,b ?is is a ,philosophical & ,poetical ,fable1 by :i* !y w\ld disclose & lay op5 o!r ,my/]ies & ,arcana's4 ,= !re is nev] to be f\nd 9 all ?is :ole compass 7( ! ,_w7 su* a ,dragon z flies 9 ! ,air or spits out ,fire2 b all ^! say+s1 po9t at ,salt-petre4 ,!y likewise feign ! ,griff9 to be ( su* p[] z to be able to c>ry away ?r\gh ! air an arm$ ,s\ldi] on ,horse-back2 ^! & great] ?+s ?an ^! c ,salt-petre d2 = 'tis able to bl[ up :ole ,ca/les & ,=tresses ) _m myriades ( ,m5 into ! air2 & w\ld to ,god ?is 7 n s well kn[n4 ,! ,philosoph]s h only %ad[$ out _! ,dragon among/ o!r ,birds4 ,our ,dragon nev] dies b by ! help ( 8 ,bro!r & ,si/]1 t is ( ! fixt ,lion1 & corrosive fluid ,eagle1 ! :i* ?+ may be likewise said ( ! ,griff9s4 ,= ( ! fixt burn+ ,lion1 & fluxil or fluid corrosive ,eagle1 !re is creat$ no o!r ?+ b a ,griff91 "p ,eagle & "p ,lion1 :i* lifts 7or bl[s7 up ,m\nta9s ( mo/ va/ weight2 :5 !y fight ea* ) ! o!r !y kill "o ano!r & are rais$ up aga9 out ( ! dead ,c>kass4 ,& ?us !re are reg5]at$ 7or aga9 born7 o!r ,lions & o!r ,eagles out ( ! ,griff91 & 7if y are s m9d$7 bo? ! ,lion & also ! ,eagle may be f$ & fatt$ ) ! common ,fle% ( o!r ,wild ,bea/s1 s z !nce =w>d !y may g5]ate innum]able ,griff9s1 :i* y may use n only 9 "t ( ,w> aga9/ ! ,enemies1 b also 9 ! ,m\nta9s1 to dig out ,treasures !nce1 & be+ digg$ to c>ry !m into ! ,ne/4 ,,nb4 ,x is report$ ( ! ,griff9 t he ga!rs mu* ,gold :i* he c>ries ) him into 8 ,ne/2 ,b all ^! ?+s are to be und]/ood ( ! /r5g? & virtues ( ,salt-petre2 conc]n+ :i* ,i c\ld be mu* m prolix & m cle> 7 ,i n ev5 con/ra9$ to ov]-pass x & let x alone because ( ! ungodly crew ( wick$ m54 ,& n[ let u ent] ) ! ,philosoph] ,virgil1 into ! d>k ,cave or ,d5 ( ! ,sybill1 & let u see :e!r or no we c f9d ! ,book !re 7t is ,salt-petre7 :]e9 are f\nd all ! secrets ( nature3 ,or r1 let u ent] into ! ,/able ) ! ?ree wise ,m5 or ,k+s t came f ! ,ea/1 & let u !re seek ! ,son t 0 born ( a ,virg91 :o is ! ,k+ ( ! ,_w ! ,k+ ( all ,k+s1 & let u app>el or adorn him ) due gifts or pres5ts1 t 8 age /r5g? may gr[ up & be augm5t$1 he may at l5g? drive away ! ,diseases ( 8 ?ree bre?r51 viz4 ( ! ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al4 ,?is ,infant ne$s n ,gold1 ,myrrh1 & ,franck9c5se = 8 su/5tation1 b we w be/[ ^u him in/ead ( ,gold1 ,myrrh1 & ,franck9c5se1 ?ree o!r ?+s = multiplications sake2 common ,sulphur %all supply ! room ( ,gold2 common ,salt1 ( ,myrrh2 ! ext]nal gre5 b\ghs ( ,firr or ,eld]1 ( ,franck9c5se2 !re( w we make 8 ,b$1 & ^! %all be 8 cov]+s4 ,! ,salt :i* is animat$ by ! ,sulphur & conv]t$ into ,milk %all be 8 food1 s long until he becomes great & /rong en\gh1 yea a ,pot5t ,mon>*1 & !n w he ga9fully rew>d 8 ,tutor 7or ,gu>dian7 ,joseph1 = 8 labori\s ,w>d%ip4 ,! ,magi & ,philosoph]s obs]v$ ! ,/> ( our ,infant1 :i* %9e? s brightly z t x dazles ! sight ( ! behold]2 nor c any "o look long ^u x )\t hurt+ 8 sight1 & !reupon x is wor?ily call$ ! ,son ( ! 3 ,= !re is n any cle> or bright light )\t ! ,sun1 ! ,c\ntry fell[s !re=e d n p]ceive su* a light1 b ! ,*ymi/s c 7:5soev] please? !m7 make & see su* a light4 ,! ?+s :i* ,i "h decl>e conc]n+ ! nativity ( ,salt-petre1 are mo/ easie to be und]/ood4 ,x is g5]at$ or born 9 ! ,/ables1 ,! is its ,fa!r1 ! is its ,"m1 ! ,w9d conveys ! ,pat]nal se$ 9 a spiritual mann]1 into ! moi/ ,e>? ( ! ,/able1 by :i*1 ! ,virg9 ,e>? be+ impregnat$ do? aft] due "t produce its "y to light4 ,,nb4 ,t ,e>? :i* produce? & cons]ves ,h]bs1 ,grass1 & ,metals is call$ ! ,"m2 & t ,e>? :i* do? n produce 7z 9 ,/ables1 c47 is z yet to be accompt$ z a ,virg91 :i* do? aft]w>ds yield s noble an (fspr+4 ,no ,e>? out ( :i*1 ,h]bs1 ,trees1 & ,m9]als are born do? ev] conceive aga91 or ev] int]mits ! production ( su* ?+s1 & = t reason is x call$ ! ,"m ( all ?+s4 ,b n[ t ,e>? t is f\nd 9 ,/ables1 :i* conceives nei!r ! ,sol> nor ,lun> beams1 nor is moi/n$ ) ei!r ,ra9 or ,dew1 _c produce any ?+1 unless ! beams are convey$ !re9to f ! ,sun by ! ,air1 !n ! impregnat$ ,virg9 9 ! ,/ables1 br+s =? an (fspr+1 :i* is by ! ,philosoph]s pres5t$ = its su/5tation1 ) a ?reefold k9d ( gifts2 to wit1 ,sulphur in/ead ( ,gold1 & t be+ 9 l mann] fixt & mo/ pure2 ) ,salt in/ead ( ,myrrh1 :i* is pure & pres]vative1 & ) ! ,juice or ,res9 ( ! ,firr-tree1 or ,eld]1 in/ead ( sweet smell+ ,franck9c5se4 ,^! ?ree ?+s are ! ,alim5t or food ( ! new ,infant2 ,! ,gre5 ,b\ghs ( ! ,firr or ,eld]1 d furni% him ) a ,b$ = 8 ,cradle2 ,! ,sulphur & ,salt yield him sweet milk to n\ri% him2 s t !re ne$s n any ?+ else b a good ov]se]1 ,joseph1 t may keep (f ! ,ra9 & ! cold ,air f ?is ,infants ,b$4 ,by su* a means z ?is may we n\ri% our mo/ t5d] ,infant & advance him to 8 ,k+ly ,mon>*y2 :5 he %all arrive ?i!r he c make all 8 ,bre?r5 s\nd & ri*3 ,= ! ,vegetables d only desire pr(itable & conv5i5t food1 or "s fat e>?1 :]eby !y 7be+ well & s\nd7 may atta9 to _! p]fection & encrease !mselves2 :i* ?+ ,salt-petre does bett] ?an any o!r4 ,nor d ! ,m9]als desire ought else b t ! impurity & sup]flu\s ,sulphur be tak5 away f !m1 t s !y may 7aft] a p]fect ,purification7 ca/ =? _! se$1 t is ,gold2 & ?is1 ,salt-petre does mo/ p]fectly4 ,!n ,la/ly1 ! ,animals seek n aft] o!r food ?an :at ! ,e>? supplies !m )al1 :i* to effect1 ,salt-petre mu/ ( necessity be at h&4 ,salt-petre !re=e is ! only pres]v] ( all ,vegetables ,m9]als & ,animals1 b ! s\l ( ,man do? n at all belong !reunto1 = x is ! propriety ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 b z = ! bodies1 ,salt-petre is ! mo/ pr(itable m$icam5t4 ,:atsoev] ,i h "h produc$ 9 ?is place1 ,i h already ,writt5 ! same 9 o!r places ( my ,treatises1 9 ano!r k9d ( mann] & expression1 & !re=e ,i suppose x to be pla9ly ne$less to make any f>!r addition3 ,he t w n be able to light 8 d>k ,c&le at ?is %9+ light1 w be bl9d all 8 life "t1 & consequ5tly incurable4 ,z conc]n+ ! prep>ation ( ,sulphur ) ,salt1 h[ x is to be made a ,lac ,virg9is ,i h already m5tion$ x abundantly 9 _m places4 ,& z = ! mak+ ( ! ,cradle or ,b$1 & :at =m 'tis ( ,i %ew$ ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ?is ,"w3 ,s t n[ !re rema9s no?+ beh9d b ! apply+ ! h&s to ! "w1 if we desire to get hon\r & goods f 7?is7 pr9cipal ,mon>*4 ,salt-petre is ! only ,artific] to r$uce ,metals unto _! fir/ matt]1 or ( mak+ !m ,a/ral4 ,= ! ,/>s are no?+ else b pure fire4 ,!y ex]cise fi]y ,op]ations1 & produce fi]y ?+s2 l z ! ,vegetables d putrefy by ! ,salt-petre 9 ! ,dung1 & are r$uc$ unto p]fection & multiplication1 )\t :i* putrefy+ !re c nev] be made any multiplication ( ! ,vegetables1 z ,*ri/ himself witnesse?2 if ! ,:eat does 7n7 putrefy 9 ! ,e>? x c produce no fruits4 ,! l is 9 ! ,animals too1 yet especially 9 ! ,eggs ( ,birds1 :i* said ,eggs mu/ /9k & rot a=e ! hat*+ ( ! ,*ick5 comes4 ,!re=e 9 va9 h _m tri$ s to defile 7or putrefy7 ,metals & r$uce !m to _! fir/ matt]4 ,n[ ?\gh ! ,philosoph]s tell u t ,metals are to be fir/ putrefi$ a=e !y c be multipli$1 yet !y meant n su* a putrefaction1 b ! putrefaction ( ,metals mu/ be done by ! help ( fire1 & )al mu/ be s effect$ by ,artific]s1 "h bel[1 z ! ,metals are wr\ght by ! ,/>s 9 ! ,heav51 = we mu/ imitate ,nature4 ,& =asmu* z nature g5]ates all ,metals by a ,cele/ial ,fire1 !re=e ! ,arti/ mu/ g no o!r way1 b mu/ imitate nature if he w\ld d any good on't4 ,z = ,vegetables & ,animals1 we will+ly all[ !m a moi/ putrefaction1 b = ! ,metals1 a dry & fi]y putrefaction suits ) !m1 & :i* may be p]fect$ 9 two or ?ree h\rs space1 z may be se5 9 my ,cont9uation ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 7my7 ,te/imony ( ! ,tru?1 or ,explication ( ,miraculum ,mundi3 ,& ?is is ! only cause 7or rock7 aga9/ :i* _m h fall51 & s h n gott5 any good ?+1 7or pr(itable47 ,n[1 a=e putrefaction x _c be enceas$2 & e ?+ :i* induce? a putrefaction into o!r ?+s mu/ ( necessity consi/ ( two contr>ies 9 its nature3 ,wat] p\r$ ^u ,wat] rema9s ,wat]1 & !re is no *ange wr\ght2 b f ,fire & ,wat] d _m wond]ful ?+s proce$4 ,if we p\r ! corrosive ,_s ( ,nitre1 ( ,salt or ,vitriol ^u ano!r corrosive ,_s1 !y easily embrace ea* o!r & are commixt )\t noise1 & !re is n !nce g5]at$ any new ?+1 b x always rema9s an acid corrosive ,_s4 ,if we put "o /rong ,lixivium to ano!r l ,lixivium1 !re is no noise 7or hiss+7 /irr$ up1 nor any *ange made2 b n[ if we mix t same ,lixivium ) a corrosive ,_s ! "o op]ates ^u ! o!r1 be+ bo? contr>ies1 & !re is g5]at$ ( !m bo? some:at ( a middle nature1 :i* has n ! lik5ess ( ei!r4 ,?is n[ is cle>ly evid5t 9 /rong fixt ,nitre1 or any o!r ,lixivium ( ,wood1 :5 x is p\r$ into ,aqua-=tis1 & !y act "o ^u ! o!r2 !n ( !m bo?1 !re proce$$ a c]ta9 middle ?+1 viz4 burn+ ,salt-petre1 :i* br+s all ?+s to putrefaction1 & promotes or advance? _! multiplication1 ! :i* ?+ is aft] a sort kn[n 9 ! ,vegetables1 & ,animals2 b z = ! ,metals1 ! ,philosoph]s h accompt$ x z a secret ev5 to ?is v day2 & !re=e h5ce comes x to pass t !re ha? be5 s mu* err+ 9 putrefaction 7:i* is ! v key ( ! ,art7 & no?+ ha? hi!rto be5 br\ght unto ! wi%'d = end4 ,=asmu* !re=e z ,metals ought to be putrefi$ by ! ,fire1 we d n f9d any ?+ m commodi\s ?an ,salt-petre1 :i* 9 "o h\rs space1 putrefie? all ! ,metals prep>$ a=eh&1 & multiplies !m1 viz4 :5 a commodi\s & moi/ ,matrix is put into ! ,fire1 :]e9 7a man7 may put 8 7metall9e7 se$ to be !re9 multipli$2 = se$ is n multipli$ )\t a ,matrix1 & ?is is daily obs]vable 9 ! ,vegetables & ,animals4 ,n[1 z a ,vegetable se$ ne$e? = its multiplication a fat & moi/ ,e>?1 & an ,animal ,matrix2 s likewise ! se$ ( ,metals ne$s a metall9e ,matrix1 )\t :i* x _c be multipli$3 ,& by h[ mu* ! m apt & commodi\s ! ,matrix is1 s mu* ! m noble is ! ,fruit1 & s on ! contr>y4 ,s !n1 by ?is "t all m5 "k t by h[ mu* ! /rong] & bett] ! contr>ies be1 s mu* ! bett] are ! fruits1 z ha? be5 already said4 ,! /rong] ! ,aqua-=tis is1 & ! m fixt ! ,salt or ,lee is1 t are mixt toge!r1 ! bett] & ! m pl5ty ( ,salt-petre is !re g5]at$4 ,b especially if we conc5trate corrosive ,spirits by ,metals d make !m 7!reby7 yet m corrosive1 z also if we conc5trate fixt ,salts by ,fl9ts1 & s make !m yet m fi]y1 !y d !n p]=m _m wond]ful ,op]ations4 ,= :]eas ! b>e contr>ies d yield b only ,salts2 be+ conc5trat$1 !y d yield =? fruits t break out z if x 7 ,trees3 ,conc]n+ :i* y may see 9 ! second "p ( ! ,furnaces1 ab\t ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts4 ,?is is t :i* we see & believe1 viz4 t by h[ mu* ! m ! contr>ies are contr>y to ea* o!r1 s mu* ! great] product is !re ( ,fruits4 ,b because ,fire & ,wat] are naturally exce$+ contr>y to ea* o!r1 !re=e d !y also produce ! great] fruits1 viz4 ,metals1 :i* are great] ?an ei!r ! ,vegetables or ,animals are4 ,,nb4 ,if ! ,arti/ c ?9k ^u a yet hott] ,fire ?an ! common ,fire is1 & a cold] ,wat] 7?an usual7 & "k :]e to f9d !m1 su* w ( necessity likewise produce ,metals t are m excell5t ?an ! ,vulg>4 ,b see+ t among/ all ! fires !re is n giv5 a hott] ?an ,salt-petre1 a cold wife is to be associat$ unto him1 & ! w$d+ is to be celebrat$ 9 ,hell1 !n w bo? ( !m leave 7beh9d !m7 ,sons ( ,ri*es & ,heal?4 ',tis an usual cu/om ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 haply o!r ,k+doms h ! l1 t :5 two contract ,matrimony1 ! ,bridgroom & ! ,bride1 are l$ into ! ba!s two or ?ree days a=e ! ,w$d+ is ,celebrat$1 & !y are !re wa%'d1 to ! end t !y may be ! m acceptable to ea* o!r3 ,& al?\gh !y put on _! be/ app>el & d adorn !mselves ) mo/ clean dress+s1 yet d !y at la/ put (f all _! f9e ,ornam5ts :5 !y desire to conjo9 !mselves & multiply4 ,! same is "h to be und]/ood ( ! new metallick multiplication3 ,if ea* p>ty be b only s\nd ( a good con/itution 7?\gh ! outw>d raim5t be vile7 yet are !y able to beget z fair ,*ildr51 z ,royal ,p]sons1 7:o are load5 ) ,gold1 ,silv]1 preci\s ,/ones1 & ,pe>ls17 c4 ,h5ce x is app>5t1 t ! ,g>m5ts contribute no?+ to ! bus9ess1 b t ! multiplication do? solely dep5d ^u ! s\ndness & good con/itution ( ! bodies2 & ?is ,py?agoras well knew1 & will+ly left x to po/]ity1 = he obs]v$ t ! s\l ( ! ,metals be+ by ,art =c$ out ( ! body did pres5tly pass into ! nighe/ bodies & aft] _! dea?1 aga9 into ! next3 ,h5ce x 01 t he fell into a great err\r1 :5 he conclud$1 t ! same 0 also true z to ! transmigration ( ! s\l ( man1 & ! ord] !re9 ! same2 to wit1 t ! s\l ( "o man did n pres5tly pass into ano!r man1 b z well into ,%eep1 ,birds1 ,fi%es1 c4 ,& = t reason1 8 success\rs1 7a great "p ( :om inhabit ,africk7 w n to ?is day kill s mu* z a little ,worm1 fe>+ lea/ t !y %\ld kill su* an ,animal1 z conta9s 9 x ! s\l ( _! ,fa!r or ,"m4 ,besides too1 he signifi$ t ! s\l ( a man 0 bett] & m pleasant 9 ,frogs ?an 9 ! mo/ ,pot5t ,k+4 ,)\t d\bt ?is err\r arose f h5ce1 viz4 8 see+ ! s\ls ( ,metals t are =c$ out ( _! bodies1 to occupy or possess ! ne>e/ & m commodi\s subjects4 ,by h[ mu* ! pur] ! ,subject is t ! s\l ( ,metals f9ds or lights on 9 its dep>ture 7or go+ (f f ! ,metals7 ! will+li] do? x possess x4 ,we ,*ri/ians h a m p]fect k ( ! s\l giv5 u ?an 0 giv5 ,py?agoras1 b if we speak ( ,metals1 !n ?is say+ ( ,py?agoras ha? good f\ndation1 :i* ?+1 no exp]i5c$ ,philosoph] w ev] be able to ga9-say or confute ) tru?4 ,?is we "k mo/ c]ta9ly1 t ,god do? e/eem ! s\l ( a begg> z mu* z ( a ,k+2 ! bodies d inde$ make ! diff]5ce = "s bodies are bett] adorn$ ?an o!r "s4 ,likewise1 ! noble & n adult]at$ ,al*imy tea*e? u t ! s\l ( or is z good z ! s\l ( is2 h]e9 is ! diff]5ce betwe5 !m1 t _! bodies are bigg] & /rong]1 & s _! noble s\l is contemn$ & reject$ by ! ignorant1 because ( ! rude grossness ( _! bodies4 ,h]eupon1 ! curi\s se>*]s ( nature h lab\r$ to de/roy ^? gross bodies1 & to draw out _! pure s\l1 t !y might translate x into bett] & pur] bodies1 7! :i* ?+ also succe$$ accord+ to _! desire7 & by ! extract$ s\ls !y transmut$ ! imp]fect & impure bodies ( ! ,metals into mo/ pure ,gold3 ,nor 7 !y ignorant ( ! ,artifice ( p>ticul>ly purify+ ! gross & impure bodies ( ! ,metals1 l z ! sick bodies ( m5 be+ purifi$ by ! virtue & help ( m$icam5ts are re/or$ to _! =m] heal? & vig\r4 ,= :5 an impure ,pati5t meets ) an exp]t ,physician :om he 7viz4 ! ,physician7 und]takes to cure1 he do? fir/ ( all 7if 8 ,pati5t haps to h ! ,it*1 ,scabs1 ! ,scurvy1 ,lues ,v5]ea1 ,pu/ules & o!r /9k+ sores7 prescribe him a purge :]eby all ! impurities may be fir/ expell$4 ,!n he p]mits ! sick p]son to use a sweat+-h\se1 or /ove1 9 :i* he may sweat s mu* z to be v mu* debilitat$ by ! heat4 ,la/ly1 he br+s him into a ,p>l\r or ,*amb] t has a pure air 9 x1 to refre% him1 & !re9 he manage? ! cure ( him1 until he ha? recov]$ 8 =m] heal? & purity2 & if ! sick be n made clean or pure by ! fir/ purgation & sweat+1 he reit]ates ! same rem$ies z (t5 z ne$ %all require1 & till ! sick be p]fectly fre$ f impurities4 ,j s1 do? ! skilful ,*ymi/ proce$ 9 ! purification ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 = he expels all ! excrem5ts :i* !y are 9 an especial mann] endu$ 7or soil'd7 )al1 viz4 ! impure & /9k+ ,sulphur by ! help ( ! fire1 & by ! help ( little appropriat$ /oves 7or pots7 ev5 until !y get _! due purity2 ,art !re=e imitates ,art4 ,b if s be t all ,physicians 7 skill'd 9 ,al*imy & ,a/ronomy we %\ld n ne$ su* pl5ty ( ,c(f9s1 = 9 !m 7viz4 ,al*imy & ,a/ronomy7 "o true ,art do? cont9ually produce out ( x self ano!r4 ,! ,a/ronom] :5 he w\ld give a man 8 judgm5t z to ! mann] & t]m ( 8 life1 do? fir/ ( all look to ! h\r ( ! nativity1 & fi%e? out :at condition t aspect is (1 t do? at t "t be> *ief rule 9 ! ,firmam5t1 :i* :5 he ha? f\nd out he do? by ! means ( calculation1 pr$ict :at good or :at evil ?+s w befal ! ,*ild 7or p>ty7 :ile/ he lives4 ,al?\gh ^! progno/ications are n at all ,infallible1 yet are !y n !re=e by any means to be totally reject$4 ,= we (t5times f9d _m ?+s true by exp]i5ce :i* o!rwise we w\ld n cr$it3 ,nor is x s mu* )\t reason t we s e/eem !m1 b ?is ought n to be done compulsively 7or1 z if !y =c$ u7 = 'tis ! usual ,prov]b1 ,! ,/>s incl9e1 b d n necessitate4 ,= l z a man t is born "u an evil aspect may by doctr9e & in=mation be made good1 s t "h ! aspects may be ( no mom5t2 s on ! o!r h&1 we (t5 f9d t su* an "o z is born "u a mo/ excell5t aspect is corrupt$ & deprav$ by 8 conv]sation ) evil m54 ,& ^! v ?+s do? ev5 ,al*imy demon/rate ! tru? (3 ,= ev5 z soon z ev] ! ,infant is born beg9s to suck 9 ! air1 he do? ev5 !n attract su* influ5ces 7accord+ to ! op9ion ( ,a/ronom]s7 z ! ,/>s d t v h\r emit f !mselves ^u ! inf]i\r bodies 7or ?+s "h bel[17 & s consequ5tly he imitates ! nature ( ^!3 ,ev5 s ! new born ,metallick ,infant1 do? 9 ! mom5t ( 8 bir? attract a metallick ,a/rum or ,con/ellation1 l to t :i* did at t "t be> ! *ief sway1 & s consequ5tly receive? qualities l ! qualities ( ?is ,/> or ,a/rum4 ,& al?\gh t ! metallick ,infant 7 made a p>tak] ( a good ,/> 7or aspect7 ! fir/ "t ( its nativity1 yet not)/&+ x may be accid5tally infect$ aft]w>ds1 s z !nce to become an evil ,metal3 ,& on ! o!r h&1 t :i* 0 bad at ! fir/ may be r$uc$ to t pass by ,art & a conv5i5t discipl9e ( ! fire1 z t ! be/ ,metal may !ncefrom proce$1 & ?is1 exp]i5ce witnesse? e day1 nor c x be d5i$ by any b su* f :om ! light ( nature lies hidd54 ,if n[ ! sup]ior ,/>s c ex]cise su* great virtues1 :at h9d]s b t ! inf]i\r ones may ex]cise ! same if n great]1 provid$ we b rightly gov]n & tame !m4 ,! sup]i\r ,/>s are n at all subject unto our p[]1 !y are submitt$ or put "u ,god's guidance only4 ,b ! inf]i\r ones may be h&l$ by u accord+ to our pleasure4 ,! ,physician may apply !m to ,m$ic9e1 ! ,*ymi/ may apply !m to ,al*imy4 ,he !n to :om ! k ( us+ ! inf]i\r ,a/rums aright1 is grant$1 may use !m ) mo/ great hon\r1 & em95t b5efit1 :e!r he be a ,physician or a ,*ymi/1 :i* 7said ,a/rums7 o!rs are con/ra9$ to leave unt\*'d to _! great disgrace & loss4 ,b m5 n[ adays are too mu* giv5 to laz9ess & sloa?1 s t !re are b few to be f\nd t w se>* aft] nature's ,secrets4 ,a _m !re are t *all5ge to !mselves ! title ( le>n$ ,philosoph]s & yet are altoge!r ignorant ( ! f\ndations ( true ,philosophy4 ,!re is n 9 ?is age sc>ce any e/eem at all1 ( true ,philosoph]s1 ?\gh not)/&+ !y deal ) u s s9c]ely & d cle>ly set a=e our ,eyes1 ! int]i\rs ( nature1 & leave u excell5t ,writ+s4 ,s ,py?agoras :om we m5tion$ a=e did ^u ?is accompt suppose1 t1 7because he saw ! s\ls ( ,metals to be c>ri$ out ( "o body into ano!r1 & to ,op]ate z well 9 ?is body z 9 ! o!r =m]1 & consequ5tly to animate ?is1 & make x m p]fect17 ! case 0 ! v same ) ! human s\l1 & by ?is means he direct$ z x 7 8 success\rs to ! univ]sal & p>ticul> "w ( ,metals4 ,& ev5 j aft] ! same mann] ha? ,virgil done1 :5 he w\ld t 8 ,c>cass %\ld be cut into pieces1 & be r$uc$ unto a ,life by a cont9ual in/illation 7or dropp+ 97 ( burn+ ,oil4 ,p]haps ! occasion ( 8 fall+ into ^? cogitations 0 ?is1 ei!r because he obs]v$ t ! dead metallick bodies 7 by ! op]ation ( ! ,fire1 & addition aga9 animat$1 & s he p]swad$ himself t ! l might possibly be done 9 man2 or t well kn[+ ! impossibility ( do+ ?is ?+ he w\ld give an occasion to su* z came aft]1 m curi\sly to se>*1 & s 0 will+ to po9t out ) 8 ,f+]s z x 7 at ! multiplication & propogation ( ! metallick bodies 7z ,py?agoras1 ( ! s\ls47 ,mo/ c]ta9 x is1 t x w n be any difficulty to him t kn[s ,nitre aright1 & c s ord] x z to op]ate 9 metall9e bodies 9 ! =m ( fire1 to multiply ,sol 79 an univ]sal way7 & to make ! vil] ,metals m p]fect 79 a p>ticul> way47 ,& ?is ,i 0 will+ "h to add4 ',tis well = him t use? ! gifts grant$ him by ,god1 to 8 glory & ! b5efit 8 neighb\r4 ,& ?us mu* may suffice to h be5 spok5 9 ?is place conc]n+ ! nativity & multiplication ( ,salt-petre1 & ! ,pot5t ,mon>*y2 m %all be spok5 ^u "s o!r occasion if ,god please4 ,n[ foll[s ! use & b5efit ( ,salt-petre4 ,hav+ ?us %[n ! ,g5]ation ( ,salt-petre out ( e ,k+dom1 viz4 ( ! ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al ,k+dom2 x n[ rema9s yet1 briefly to %ew :at wond]ful ?+s ! same do? effect 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy1 :i* ?+ we d n f9d t ev] any "o ( ! ,philosoph]s did p]=m1 b kept all to !mselves = secrets4 ,=asmu* !re=e z ,i h made a beg9n+ ( ! ?+ already 9 ! second "p ( ?is ,book1 :]e ,i spake ( a c]ta9 moi/ sep>ation2 t is1 ,i !re deliv]$ t x is possible to extract ,gold & ,silv] out ( all 7yea ev5 ! mo/ vile7 ,metals1 by ! b5efit ( a nitr\s ,wat]1 s z t any "o t w b set 8 h& to ! "w may !nce get 8 su/5ance mo/ pl5tifully2 x seems a ?+ necess>y to f9i% :at ha? be5 already well begun4 ,n[ =asmu* z ,i did 9 t place let pass ! describ+ ! mann] x self ( ,extraction1 a _m ,fri5ds h mu* desir$ an illu/ration ( ! ?+s !re spok51 b ,i c\ld n hi!rto by any means satisfie _! petition1 because t ! abundance ( my imploym5ts d5i$ me ! "t ( ,writ+4 ,n[ !re=e ,i h det]m9$ bo? to gratifie ^! & o!rs by op5+ ?is mo/ noble artifice1 b yet s1 z t ,i w res]ve "s ?+s unto my self1 t s all ?+s may n be made s common to my ,enemies4 ,& if s be t any ( my ,fri5ds desire a m pla9 explication1 & desire an addion ( ! ?+s ,i h omitt$ "h1 x w be an easie matt] unto me to satisfie _! reque/s4 ,?is ,art !re=e do? n only conduce to ?is1 viz4 to extract fixt ,gold & ,silv] out ( all s&1 e>?1 /ones1 yea & out ( ! m vile ,metals 7or ,ores ( ,gold & ,silv]2 7b also to extract ! volatile & immature ,gold1 & ,silv]1 & to make x fix1 & t 9 su* a comp5di\s mann] z t x w be a matt] ( 79 a mann]7 no co/s or lab\r3 ,nay m1 if s be !re _c be _h any poor ,metals1 ,/ones1 or su* l subjects t conta9 9 !m ,gold & ,silv] 7?\gh ev5 ^! are pl5tifully en\gh to be _h 9 e "p ( ! ,_w73 ,yet nev]!less may t ,art be ex]cis$ ) pr(it1 ab\t ev5 ! imp]fect ,metals su* z 1 1 1 1 1 ,calmei1 ,z9k1 ,bismu?1 ,cadmia1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,granates1 ,talk1 ,smiris1 ,hematitis1 & su* k9d ( ,fossiles1 are2 & :i* conta9 1 p>tly fixt1 & p>tly volatile1 & may be commodi\sly extract$ by ! help ( a nitr\s ,wat]4 ,besides too1 mo/ excell5t ,gold may be 9 l mann] pr(itably sep>at$ out ( all su* ?+s z are made by ,art ( ,silv]1 :e!r !y be gild$ ) ,gold1 or n1 insomu*1 t if !re be b a mo/ few gra9s conta9$ 9 a l>ge portion ( ,silv]1 !y may be sep>at$ ) ga94 ,& if s be any be s m9d$ to impregnate ! sep>at$ aga9 ) ,gold1 t s x may aga9 yield ,gold by a foll[+ sep>ation1 he may mo/ easily d s2 yea1 ?is op]ation may be s (t5 repeat$ aft] ?is wise until all ! pass 7by ,graduation7 into ,sol1 :i* ?+ may be comp>$ to a p]petual durable ,m9e-pit ( ,gold1 & is p]fect$ by ! b5efit ( ,salt-petre only2 & !re=e x bo? may & ought to be call$ & t des]v$ly a ,/ore-h\se & com=t = mank9d4 ,= :5 we prep>e t ,salt-petre ( m$ic9al ,subjects1 all ! ,salt-petre do? n put on ! =m ( *ri/als1 b mu* ( x abides p]mixt ) ! wat]1 :i* wat] do? ab\nd ) a mo/ notable nitr\s virtue ( ?or\ghly promot+ ,*ri/allization1 insomu* t ! se$s ( ,rye1 ,:eat1 ,millet1 ,oates1 ,bee*-:eat1 & su* l1 :5 !y are mac]at$ or /eep$ !re9 "s due "t1 a=e !y are s[n 9 ! ,e>?1 d multiply !mselves extraord9>ily1 s t we see #c1 #d1 #f1 yea & sometimes #bj plants spr+ =? out ( "o s+le ,gra94 ,) ! same nitr\s ,liquor too1 7s x be prep>$ ( true m$ic9al ?+s1 may be made a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e 7:i* may be 9 a mann] comp>$ ) potable ,gold1 & by ! help ( :i*1 great diseases & z x 7 incurable1 are happily heal$7 & t 9 a few h\rs space4 ,=asmu* !re=e1 z su* a ,k+ly m$icam5t 7( :i* ,i h made "s m5tion 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica1 :]e ,i treat$ ( nitre7 su* a mo/ excell5t incomp>able dung+ ( ! ,gr\nd1 may1 toge!r ) ! ,salt-petre1 be prep>$ in/itut$2 s mo/ easily almo/ )\t co/1 7on :i* dep5ds ! heal? ( ! body1 & f]tility ( ! ,gr\nd1 :e!r y respect ,corn1 or ,w9e1 or ,hops1 or any o!r ?+s1 t man use? in/ead ( ,meat & ,dr9k = ! su/a9+ ( ,life2 or else ! extraction ( & out ( all ! mo/ abject ,subjects e :]e f\nd7 may we n ju/ly pron\nce ?us mu* ( ,salt-petre1 t x is altoge!r pr(itable & commodi\s to all m52 & !re=e well wor? ! se>*+ aft]1 & ! application to ! use ( ,man4 ,!re=e l z by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 we see we are able to get all su* ?+s z an hone/ man seems to ne$1 su* z are ,food1 ,dr9k1 ,heal?1 yea & & too1 & all ?is mo/ pl5tifully & p]fectly3 s on ! contr>y1 ! use ( ?is ,salt-petre is v hurtful :5 x is us$ = evil1 & ?is is suffici5tly se5 9 ! "t ( ,w>4 ,yet nev]!less we %\ld n e/eem less ( x ?an x really is1 because ( its be+ abus$1 b r ! b5efits att5d+ x 7:i* are v _m7 %\ld /ir up our m9ds to make a dilig5t enquiry into x4 ,! end ( ! ,_w is at h&1 & sundry ?+s are detect$1 :i* ! anci5ts res]v$ among/ ! highe/ ,secrets1 b !y are b little e/eem$2 "s ( !m1 ,i w "h exhibit & %[ unto y4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,process1 ,op]ation1 or ,mann] ( extract+ ,sol & ,luna out ( all ! ,metals ) ,pr(it4 ,t y may ga9fully extract out ( ! ,metal 7or ,m9]al7 ( ,silv]1 ,li?>ge1 /ones1 & ! l fossiles1 :i* h 9 !m1 ,fir/ ( all y mu/ commit !m to ! fire1 t !y may be made r$ hot 7b yet ?is ne$s n be done ) s&7 !n p[d] !m1 & put !m 9 a ,glass ,cucurbite1 p\r !reupon z mu* ,aqua-=tis z is suffici5t1 put ?is ,cucurbite 9 a pan full ( s&1 & !n heat ! s& by little & little by putt+ ,fire !reund]2 t s ! ,aqua-=tis may by ! help !re( attract ! out ( ! p[d]2 !n p\r (f ! ,aqua-=tis f ?is p[d]1 & p\r x ^u ! o!r l condition$ p[d]1 t x may also extract ! out ( t too1 & ?is decant+ & p\r+ on1 mu/ be repeat$ s (t5 until !re be no m dissolv$4 ,! ,aqua-=tis is always dim9i%$ or wa/$ because "s ( x adh]es to ! ,metal1 & !re=e mu/ !re always be o!r ,aqua-=tis put 9 ! room ( t :i* is wa/$2 ,! ,aqua-=tis :i* adh]es to ! ,metal is to be !nce sep>at$ by ! b5efit ( boil+1 on ?is wise2 ,p\r common ,ra9-wat] ^u ! ,metal conta9$ 9 ! ,cucurbite1 & mix x well by /rong %ak+ ( ! ,glass1 !n heat ! s& s z to make x boil1 & s t hot wat] w draw to x self ! ,aqua-=tis out ( ! ,metal1 :i* said wat] conta9s 9 x4 ,!n :5 ?is wat] is ab/ract$ by incl9ation or p\r+ (f1 put on "s ,ra9-wat] a second "t ^u ! p[d]$ ,metal rema9+ 9 ! ,cucurbite1 & ?is w extract t :i* ! =m] wat] left ( ! ,aqua-=tis p>tak+ ( 7unwa%'d (f37 & s let no?+ ( ! rema9 9 t metallick p[d]2 :5 x's ?us done ! matt] is to be ?r[n away z altoge!r unpr(itable1 unless !re lies hid !re9 any ,gold2 :i* if x be s1 we mu/ p\r "s ,aqua-,regia !reupon1 & ord] ! op]ation accord+ to ! =ego+ me?od2 !n mix bo? ! /rong wat]s toge!r1 bo? t :i* extract$ ! & t :i* extract$ ! 1 mix !m dilig5tly1 & !re w !nce arise a c]ta9 :ite ,wat]1 & ! solution w be l ,milk2 ,= ! _c abide ! ,aqua-,regia1 b !re w precipitate a :ite p[d] :i* snat*e? 7or precipitate?7 d[n ) x self out ( ! ,wat]s ! ,gold too4 ,we may make use ( ! decant$ ,wat] to extract out ( ! o!r ,metals2 = ! p\r+ on ( ! ,aqua-=tis ) ! 9 x1 to ! ,aqua-,regia1 do? n at all take away ought ( ! virtues4 ,^u ! precipitat$ p[d] ( & hot ,ra9-wat] is to be sev]al times p\r$1 t s all ! %>pness ( ! ,aqua-=tis may be extract$4 ,! p[d] ( ! is to be put ^u "s ,cap-pap] & dri$4 ,& z = ! way ( sep>at+ ! f ! we w pres5tly tea* 9 :at foll[s4 ,! edulcorat+ wat]s z well ( z ( 1 are to be all ( !m mixt toge!r1 & !n ! w settle to ! bottom1 & attracts ! :i* 0 9 ! o!r wat] 7or wa%+s73 s t !re rema9s n any ei!r or 9 ! edulcorat+ ,wat] 7or wa%+s73 nor are ^! wat]s ( any f>!r pr(it z to ! "w ( sep>at+ z a=e1 yet not)/&+ !re may be made excell5t ,salt-petre ( !m1 z we %all m5tion 9 :at foll[s4 ,:5 y h rightly edulcorat$ & dri$ ! precipitates ( & 1 !y are to be put into a /rong ,crucible1 ?is ,crucible is to be plac$ 9 a ,g5tle fire1 until ! matt] !re9 conta9$ do? fl[1 :i* is easily done1 = x is v fluxile2 z soon z ev] y p]ceive x fl[1 turn x out1 = fe> lea/ any ( x %\ld p5etrate ! ,crucible1 & s br+ damage or loss to ! ,op]ator4 ,:5 ! is p\r$ =?1 y w f9d ! /ick+ to ! sides & bottom ( ! ,crucible l pale ,gold1 altoge!r ,crude & n at all fluxile4 ,! turn'd out is brittle1 fusile1 & volatile1 & is by ! ,*ymi/s call'd ,horny-,luna1 b ,i call x ! ( 1 x be+ ( excell5t use 9 ,al*imy1 z %all be %[n 9 :at foll[s4 ,! ,crucible 9 :i* t rema9$ may be kept to melt su* l precipitates ( 9 aga92 :5 ?is ha? be5 done pretty (t5 79 ! same pot7 melt d[n ?is by add+ a little borax1 & y %all receive a pali% ,gold1 because 9 ?is fir/ melt+1 "s ( ! do? adh]e !reunto4 ,?is n[ is ! common way ( sep>at+ ^! precipitates ( & f ea* o!r1 !re %all foll[ a bett] way 9 :at ensues4 ,,nb4 ,t if s be1 bo? ! ,metals are boil$ 9 a /rong ,lixivium aft] _! edulcoration2 or if "s fixt ,salt made ( a ,lixivium1 be p[d]$ & p]mixt ) x a=e melt+1 !n ! & are r$uc$ toge!r1 & may be aft]w>ds sep>at$ by ! help ( ,aqua-=tis3 ,!re is yet a m accurate way2 7& x is ?is7 :5 we mix ! edulcorat$ ,calxes ( ,luna & ,sol ) 7 ,a4 7 & be+ mixt put !m 9 a coat$ ,retort1 & put fire !reund] by degrees 7z is wont to be done 9 de/ill+7 & keep x = #f or #h h\rs 9 a cont9ual ,cem5tation2 & s ! volatile ( is made fixt by ! help ( 7 ,a4 7 & corporeal3 ,yea & t+e? "s "p ( ! add$ 7 ,a4 7 s t by ! b5efit ( ?is ,cem5tation1 ! is made m ,gold54 ,?is ,cem5t is to be mo/ f9ely p[d]$ & to be r$uc$ by ! foll[+ melt+3 & y w f9d y\r & augm5t$4 ,! melt+ is ?us2 ,take ( ! be/ ,salt-petre1 & 7 ,a4 7 ea* alike3 mix !m1 & sep>ate ! ,_s ( ,nitre by a ,retort1 :i* 7,_s7 is mu* fitt] = sep>ation ?an simple ,aqua-=tis3 ,! ,caput ,mortuum rema9+ beh9d 9 ! ,retort1 is to be p[d]$1 ! fixt ,nitre is to be extract$ ) ,ra9-wat] out ( ! p[d]4 ,?is ,lixivium or extract+ ,liquor w be ( a gre5 col\r :i* is to be coagulat$ into a ,salt by a due boil+2 :i* ,salt is able to r$uce ! ( 2 & to make aure\s or ,gold51 yea1 & to r$uce ! ,cem5t$ 7( 7 too4 ,,nb4 ,x is bett] to mix ! fixt ,salt-petre1 or ! ,gre5 ,lyon simply ) ! horny 1 to cem5t x 9 a ,retort1 ?an 7to take x7 out ( ! ,retort1 7&7 r$uce x ) a /rong] fire2 & s we %all h an excell5t augm5tation ( 4 ,,nb4 ,! ,m]cury ( ,luna cem5t$ ) 7 ,a 7 may be likewise r$uc$ by ?is means1 7viz4 ) ?is flux7 t we take "o "p ( ,fl9ts t w melt 9 ! fire1 & ( ! fixt salt ( a%es f\r or five p>ts1 & s mix !m toge!r1 & melt !m into a :ite glass2 'tis able to r$uce ! be/ ,cem5ts4 ,& ?is is ! be/ way ( all ( r$uction4 ,besides1 all ^? ways ( r$uc+ a ,cem5t1 !re may ev5 ?is way too be in/itut$1 & t n unpr(itably4 ,take ( ! fusile ,glass ( ,lead f\r p>ts1 ( ! cem5t+ ,p[d] "o "p2 melt !m 9 an iron ,crucible 9 a /rong ,fire1 & "s ( ! ,lead w be r$uc$ out ( ! ,glass ( ,lead1 & w be ne> 7or p>take (7 3 ,?is ,lead is to be bl[n (f on ! ,te/1 & y %all f9d an aure\s 3 ,b = z mu* z ! ,lead sep>at$ f ! ,glass ( ,lead 9 ! iron ,crucible1 contracts a blacki% col\r f ! ,iron2 x is pr(itable to add to ! matt] 9 ! fill+ or melt+1 "s ,salt ( ,a%es1 z be+ t by :i* ! ,lead becomes depurat$1 & s is easily sep>at$ on ! ,te/4 ,b if s be1 t 7= ?is "w7 ! ,metals 7( ,m9]als7 ( _c be _h to precipitate ! ,m]cury ( out ( !m1 7!n7 ! artificially-made 7vessels or plate7 :e!r simply ,silv]1 or else guilt ) 1 may be made use (2 let ^! be dissolv$ ) ! ,aq4 ,=4 left aft] ! precipitation1 precipitat$ ) ,salt wat] or ,aqua ,regia1 & be edulcorat$ & mixt ) 7 ,a 7 & be fixt 9 a ,retort4 ,n[ ?is ,op]ation is to be done 9 a ,retort1 t s ! precipitat$ t is altoge!r volatile1 may n be wa/$1 :i* 9 a ,crucible evaporates away1 a good "p ( x1 :i* _c be s done 9 a ,retort2 = 9 a ,retort1 t :i* flies up1 /icks 9 ! ,neck1 & may be sep>at$ !ncefrom1 & be mixt ) o!r ,cem5ts3 ,& besides too1 ! ,cem5t is easily] sep>at$ f ! ,glass1 ?an f an unev5 ,crucible2 = "s "p always /icks !reon1 & _c be gott5 (f4 ,:5 y are m9d$ to purifie ?is ,cem5t soon] 7or m spe$ily7 x may be molt5 ) an equal weight ( ,antimony1 & !re w arise f y\r gold5 a ,regulus1 :i* mu/ be purifi$ ) ,salt-petre4 ,conc]n+ :i* "w ( ,r$uction1 & :i* is f> easi] ?an t :i* is done by ! help ( ! ,glass ( ,lead1 ,i h mo/ cle>ly & fully h&l$ x1 9 my ,te/imony ( ! ,tru?1 or ! ,explication ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,by ?is means e ( may be r5dr$ aure\s1 & t z (t z "o w1 yea1 ev5 until all ! be *ang$ into ,gold by ,cem5tation & ,gradation4 ,n[ if y w\ld o!rwise sep>ate ought ( ! aure\s or gold5 1 or extract ! ,metals 7:]e nev]!less y w\ld r$uce ! sep>at$ & 7 x may be effect$ by ?is means mo/ commodi\sly & mo/ ga9fully ( all1 because ! ,calx ( is made aure\s by ,cem5tation4 ,?is lab\r yields a cont9ual augm5tation ( 1 by :i* we may live v well & pl5tifully4 ,ano!r ,augm5t or ,encrease ( ,sol4 ,dissolve or 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 also 9 ,aqua ,regia3 7,,nb4 ,let !re be always ?rice z mu* ,silv] z ,t927 mix ! solutions v accurately1 & :5 y see t all ! matt] is fall5 d[n 7or precipitat$7 to ! bottom2 p\r (f ! wat]1 :i* said wat] w v commodi\sly s]ve in/ead ( ,aqua ,regia1 to dissolve o!r 94 ,,nb4 ,if y\r ,aqua ,regia be n /rong en\gh1 x w n at all dissolve ! ,t91 !re=e 9 su* a ,case1 y may p\r on ! ,t91 ,aqua ,=tis mixt ) simple wat]1 :i* aft] !y h a :ile act$ ^u ea* o!r1 !re mu/ be "s salt-wat] p\r$ !reupon1 t s ! or may be precipitat$ to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 9 :i* 7,vessel7 ! :ite a%es ( ! ,t9 ly4 ,?is matt] ly+ 9 ! bottom1 is to be edulcorat$1 dry$1 & r$uc$ by a /rong fire1 by :i* op]ation y h n only an augm5tation ( y\r ,luna1 b x is likewise made gold54 ,,nb4 ,?is bus9ess may also be ?us manag$1 ,fir/1 dissolve or 9 ,aqua ,=tis2 to ! solution add an equal quantity ( ,ra9-wat]1 p\r ?is mixture ^u 1 & let ! solution be made 9 a pretty w>m place ) s&2 sep>ate t :i* is dissolv$1 ! matt] t is yet some:at h>d]1 by decant+ or p\r+ x (f2 !n make ! precipitation ) salt-wat]1 edulcorate x1 dry x1 & melt x1 & y %all h ,encrease4 ,b if ?is ,mass w n s easily melt1 !n p[d] x1 & mix x ei!r ) ,antimony1 ,glass ( ,lead1 or ) a flux+ matt] made ( salt ( a%es & fl9ts1 t !reby x may be made fluxile or meltable3 ,t :i* is made fusile by ! help ( ! ,glass ( ,fl9ts1 is pres5tly pure2 s is n t :i* is done by ! help ( ! ,glass ( ,lead1 = t mu/ be h5ce sep>at$1 & be 7by ! b5efit ( & 7 r$uc$ into ,reguluses1 & be purifi$ & wa%$ by ,salt-petre4 ,!re=e x is ! bett] way to promote ! melt+1 ) ! ,glass ( ,fl9ts ?an ) ,antimony1 because ! may be aft]w>ds sep>at$ )\t ,loss1 :i* is n s easie a ?+ = e "o to d 7o!rwise47 ,! ,r$uction :i* is made by ! help ( ! ,glass ( ,lead1 is inde$ 7o!rwise7 a mo/ easy way1 b by t way :i* is done ) ,antimony1 we get m ?an by any o!r way4 ,ano!r way ( ,augm5t+ ,sol4 ,take ! gold5 ,talck1 ,granates1 ,smiris1 ,hematitis1 ! aure\s ,scoria's ( ,copp]1 ! gre5i%1 r$di%1 gold5 ,fl9t1 ,s&1 or ,clay2 extract _! volatile ,gold ) a /rong ,aqua ,regia2 p\r into ! solution1 a solution ( ,lead made by ,aqua ,=tis2 mix x well2 :5 ! matt] is settl$1 sep>ate ! ,aqua ,=tis by incl9ation2 edulcorate ! said ,calx ( ) wat]1 & dry x1 & s h we gott5 ! volatile ,gold extract$ out ( ! ,aqua ,regia by ! 3 ,?is volatile ,gold is made fixt on ?is wise4 ,take ! mo/ subtle ,p[d] ( 1 or its mo/ ?9 ,leaves1 add !reto ?rice z mu* ( ?is ( 2 or f\r times z mu*1 or six times1 accord+ to ! quantity ( x1 by :i* we =m]ly got 7or fi%'d out7 ! volatile ,gold3 ,set x 9 su* a place :]e x may h a g5tl] heat1 s z t ! ( may j fl[1 & n fume2 ! matt] is to be ?us kept 9 ?is heat = "s h\rs1 or r days1 t s ! fil+s ( or its ?9 ,leaves may by little & little attract ! volatile ,gold out ( ! ( 1 & consequ5tly be !re)al augm5t$4 ,,nb4 ,b see+ x is a mo/ difficult ?+ to keep su* a v temp]ate heat z t no?+ at all ( ! %all fly away1 & ! %all n melt 9 ! ,crucible3 ,x is bett] to put ! mixt ) ! ( 9 a coat$ ,retort1 & set x at a /rong ,fire = a season = s no?+ ( ! ( flies away1 or p5etrates ! ,crucible4 ,t :i* asc5ds up to ! ,neck ( ! ,retort may be sep>at$1 & be kept = common ( 1 out ( :i* may be prep>$ a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,ano!r ,augm5tation ( ,sol4 ,take ( r$ ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,hung>ian ,antimony or ,c9nab> "o "p1 ( ( ?ree p>ts1 & "s ?9 ,plates ( ,gold2 let !m /& 9 a ,glass ,retort 9 a pretty hot place1 & s ! w attract ! volatile ,gold out ( ! add$ ,m9]als1 & w !reby augm5t x self4 ,& if s be t !re be any ?+ sublim$ up to ! neck ( ! ,retort x may be tak5 !ncefrom1 & be r$uc$ to a k9d ( ,t9cture4 ,& s we may "h h a p>ticul> augm5tation ( 1 & a matt] :]e\t ( a ,t9cture may be prep>$4 ,,nb4 ,! vessel t is mo/ fit = ! fixation ( ! ,t9cture1 is su* an "o z is made ( fixt 4 ,,nb4 ,! ( or may be r$uc$ by a secret fusion 7or fusile matt]7 :]eby x pres5tly yields an aure\s or 3 b especially ?is ( or 1 by ! help ( :i*1 !re ha? b9 a fixt or volatile ,gold extract$ out ( ! e>?1 /ones1 s&1 & su* l ,m9]als1 is to be on ?is wise r$uc$1 :]eby we may receive 7& get7 z well ! volatile ,gold z ! fixt4 ,likewise too1 ! ( or may be artificially di/ill$1 purifi$1 & prep>$ = a s+ul> ,m$icam5t2 ,b yet let no body p]swade himself t su* a di/illation is to be p]fect$ aft] ! common way ) retorts or cucurbites1 = x is a me]ly va9 ?+ to hope = ! sep>ation ( ! pure f ! impure t k9d ( way1 = because ! fire =ce? up ! good & bad alike1 ! :i* ?+ is n at all s done by my m secret ,philosophical di/illation2 = by x1 ! mo/ pure s\l only ( ! ,metal is driv5 up2 z = ! t]re/reity t rema9s1 x is sep>at$ ( x self by t m impure 7?+7 to :i* x is conjo9$1 & makes a dirtyi% slime4 ,! pur] "p w be f\nd 7by ! help ( ! ,cem5tatory ,copple7 to conta9 bo? & 2 z well ! pur] "p ( t :i* is prep>$ by x self ( ?is 7b>e7 ( & 3 z t :i* is prep>$ ( su* 7a 17 z by ^: help fixt & volatile ,gold ha? be5 educ$ 7or gott57 out ( ! nitr\s ,wat]2 :i* way also is a mo/ comp5di\s "o1 ( r$uc+ ! 7extract$7 volatile & fixt ,gold4 ,= :5 we r$uce ?is ( or by ! help ( fus+ ?+s1 "s "p ( ! may easily p]i% & evaporate3 ,b n[ "h1 no?+ at all p]i%e?3 ,= t :i* does n rema9 7beh9d7 9 ! said artificial di/illation1 & s sep>ate x self f impurities1 goes out 7or passe? ov]7 & yields a mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5t m excell5t ?an x self1 :i* y are well to obs]ve4 ,besides too1 x is a ?+ mo/ easie to be done to fix ! s\l ( or 7t is c>ri$ or =c$ up1 toge!r ) ! volatile ,_s17 9 ! said in/rum5t ) 2 :i* to effect1 !re 7o!rwise7 ne$s a long] "t4 ,!re=e ev5 by ?is "o only process is bo? made a mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5t1 & )al1 is gott5 too4 ,^! ?+s we h "h expos$ 9 v few & pla9 ,words mo/ agreeable to ! tru?1 & d mo/ exactly answ] to exp]i5ce2 nor is !re any reason ( blam+ me because ( my speak+ some:at obscurely1 see+ x is evid5t t n "o ( my ,pr$ecessors did ev] exhibit 7or publi%7 any ( ^? ?+s4 ,well1 :at %all ,i say8 ,excell5t ,gold may be extract$ out ( all ! k9ds ( ,metals1 by ! help ( ,salt-petre2 yea ) s mu* facility2 t x w\ld seem an incr$ible ?+ to mo/ ,m51 ?\gh ,i %\ld cle>ly set d[n all ! circum/ances1 ^w = ^w3 ,b yet ?is 7extraction is7 n 7to be done7 )\t ! b5efit 7or help7 ( & 3 ,= :5 we h a purpose ( augm5t+ any ?+1 !re mu/ 9 ! fir/ place ( necessity be ! se$ ( ! ?+ t is to be augm5t$1 & accord+ to ! quality ( ! se$ !re mu/ be a fit matrix 9 :i* x may take its gr[? or increase4 ,= example1 ,:5 we seek = ! increas+ ( any vegetable se$1 we prep>e a conv5i5t ,e>? = ! same1 to :i* ,e>? we commit t se$1 & s ! l sort ( ,h]b buds =?1 :i* do? aga9 produce ?\s&s ( se$s2 :i* se$s are aga9 put into ! ,e>?1 & s are multipli$ ev5 to inf9ity4 ,?is multiplication ( ,vegetables is suffici5tly en\gh kn[n1 & a mo/ easie "w x is to multiply a ,vegetable1 if we h b its se$1 & t x be well cons]v$ lea/ x die4 ,s likewise out ( "o ,fire may be made _m yea inf9ite o!r ,fires1 = "o is always k9dl$ by ano!r4 ,b :5 all ! se$ is dead1 'tis an impossible ?+ to produce a new se$4 ,!re=e ! mo/ ,great & ,bless$ ,,god1 ha? mo/ excell5tly ord]$ x1 s t ! se$ ( ,vegetables may be kept ! ye> ab\t2 = if x %\ld n be s1 we might well fe> ! de/ruction ( ! *ief ,h]bs 9 ! ,w9t] season1 :i* n[ 7by ! b5efit ( _! se$s s[$ 9 ! ,e>?7 we are able to produce a new4 ,n[ ! progress or ord] ( ! se$ ( ,animals is widely diff]5t f ^!1 al?\gh t ev5 !y are committ$ to su* l ,animal bodies1 z be+ _! fruitful soil1 = multiplication sake3 ,b yet ?is s[+ is done by a va/ly diff]5t way f t ( ,vegetables2 ,= we c keep ! se$ ( ! ,vegetables1 & c>ry x f place to place & s plant or s[ x 9 any "p ( ! ,e>? we please2 :i* _c be done ) ! se$ ( ,animals = we _c s cons]ve t1 or transport x out ( "o place into ano!r1 or s[ x z li/e? u our selves4 ,b x mu/ be committ$ unto ! matrix1 9 t v mom5t ( "t t x passe? out1 = x _c be fruitful & entire if x be b a mom5t ( "t out ( ! body4 ,! s[+ !re=e & conception are p]=m$ bo? toge!r by bo? bodies1 viz4 by ! ,male & ,female4 ,! cause ( ?is ?+ is ?us1 because ! se$ ( ! ,animals ab\nds ) a volatile1 invisible1 & liv+ ,_s2 :i* once lo/ ! "w ( multiplication is :olly tak5 away4 ,!re=e l z "o ,animal multiplication is p]fect$ s is ! o!r1 nor may we by any means transgress ! c\rse ( nature4 ,9 l mann] are ! ,m9]als also multipli$1 & by ! same mann] t x is once p]fect$ by1 is x to be always aft] p]fect$ by4 ,! ,multiplication ( ! ,vegetables & ,animals is well en\gh kn[n to e "o1 & is e :]e done1 nor 7by reason ( its be+ s v common7 do? x at all cause 9 any "o an admiration2 ,b ! multiplication ( ! ,m9]als is n s publick a ?+1 = !re are b a v few t und]/& x1 ?\gh x be z easie z ! multiplication ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 insomu* t ,i also believe1 t !re is n any "o to be f\nd1 t is s /upidly fooli%1 t w\ld n be able pres5tly to appreh5d & d ! same1 7 ! way b %[n unto him4 ,n[ t !re are s _m t erre1 & :o walk 9 an unlawful or contr>y pa?1 ?is is n to be imput$ to ! art x self1 b to ^? t m$dle !re)al s inconsid]ately1 & d n imitate nature1 :o always keeps h] c\rse allott$ h] by ,god4 ,! ,multiplication !re=e ( ! ,metals do? solely consi/ 9 ! k ( ! se$2 = z ! condition or quality ( ! se$ s[n is1 l fruits w foll[1 su* nature z ! se$ y s[ is (1 su* fruits w y reap1 & no o!r4 ,= ,example1 ,i seek aft] 3 ,!re=e ,i mu/ fir/ ( all1 ( necessity h ! se$ ( 1 at h&1 a=e ,i c s[ x or multiply x4 ,n[ to h ?is se$1 we mu/ n set ab\t x ) words or imag9ation1 b by 7gett+7 ! k ( nature2 = %e %ews u ! safe/ way1 if we did n )draw our selves f he>+ h] tea* u4 ,n[ l z %e commits & to ! ,e>?1 ev5 s1 & no o!rwise mu/ we also d1 if we hope = any good success4 ,& z we said above1 t !re lies hidd5 9 e ,vegetable & ,animal se$1 a c]ta9 vital or procreat+ ,_s1 )\t :i* x is :olly unfit = ought2 ev5 s1 !re resides a c]ta9 ,_s 9 ! ,m9]als1 :i* vivifies & effecte? all1 :i* be+ abs5t1 dea? x self foll[s4 ,?is _s is ( no weight or =m1 & !re is no?+ to be se5 by u b only ! habitation or h\se :]e9 x dwells2 s t sc>ce ! ?\s&? "p ( ! se$ is life & _s1 all ! re/ is dead4 ,! tru? ( ?is ?+ do? 7among o!r ?+s7 appe> ev5 f h5ce1 viz4 if "s ,vegetable se$ be kept beyond its due & naturally appo9t$ "t1 :]eby ! ,vegetative virtue & _s vani%e?1 x do? n yield any fruit at all1 nor c x multiply x self1 ?\gh x ha? its =m] %ape1 bigness1 & =m] weight4 ,& !re=e1 !re is n any ?+ 9 ! ?ree-fold ,k+dom ( ei!r ,vegetables1 ,animals1 or ,m9]als1 b is procreat$ & multipli$ me]ly & solely by ! b5efit ( ?is _s & implant$ ,life4 ,!re=e1 ev5 z all ! ,metals 7 fir/ wr\ght aft] a spiritual mann] by ! ,/>s 9 ! ,e>? 79 a conv5i5t ,matrix7 by ! ,/>s1 & made fix2 s accord+ z ! ,matrix x self is pure or impure1 s pure or impure ,metals are g5]at$2 n[ ! ,matrix ( all ?+s is wat] or moi/ e>?1 9 :i* ! ,/>s are congregat$ 7or unit$ toge!r7 are made corporeal1 gr[ up1 & are multipli$4 ,"h !re=e1 if ,art w\ld imitate nature1 !re are requir$ ,male-l ,a/rums & ,fem99e ,matrixes1 9 :i* ! ,a/rums may ex]cise _! op]ations4 ,!re=e by h[ mu* pur] ! metallick ,a/rum or se$ is1 & ! ,matrix pur]1 s mu* ! nobl] effect is produc$2 & s on ! contr>y4 ,b see+ t !re is n any ,/> nobl] ?an 1 nor ,matrix nobl] ?an 1 !re is no m requir$1 b t we make common ,a/ral by ,art2 & t we prep>e on su* wise1 z t x may be in/ead ( a ,matrix1 :]e9 ! ,a/rums ( may ex]cise 8 op]ations2 & s )\t d\bt1 !re w !nce come su* ,*ildr5 z w be l _! ,p>5ts4 ,nor is !re any gr\nd = any "o to ?9k t !re is any o!r way allott$ to augm5t & 1 besides t a=e m5tion$ :i* is to be in/itut$ 9 a spiritual mann]3 ,aft] ?is mann] ! ,_w x self 0 ,creat$1 :]e ! ,_s ( ,god mov$ ^u ! ,wat] & impregnat$ x2 & ev5 z we daily see t ! ,/>s d imp>t to ! inf]i\r ?+s _! virtues1 & !y are !reby multipli$2 ev5 s may we d ! same by art 9 ^! inf]i\r ?+s2 = su* z are above1 are also b5ea?4 ,^? above are beyond our rea*2 b ! inf]i\r ones1 n s3 ,= art c d ! same ) or ^u ! inf]i\r ?+s1 z ! ,/>s ^u ! sup]i\r ones4 ,z ,h]mes do? cle>ly demon/rate 9 ! ,sm>agd9e ,table4 ,he t und]/&s ^! my say+s1 w also und]/& ^? ?+s1 :i* ,p>acelsus deliv]s 9 8 ,book ( ! ,vexation ( ,al*ymi/s1 9 ! #e4 ,rule especially ( 2 & ,basil 7,val5t9e7 :]e he treats ( ,sulphur4 ,x is a ?+ mo/ easie to be done1 b mo/ difficult to be f\nd out1 to multiply ev5 ! mo/ vile ,metals1 by ! help ( ! ,a/rums1 & by ?is secret way4 ,he t well kn[s ,salt-petre & c rightly h&le ! same1 w by ! help !re( p]=m a _m pr(itable ?+s2 = z x is altoge!r impossible to get out ( ! vil] ,metals1 )\t x3 ,s on ! contr>y x is mo/ easie s to d by its help4 ,briefly1 ,he t kn[s h[ to h&le ,salt-petre aright1 he w excell5tly well und]/& ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & let him "k1 t he has a light giv5 him1 to arrive unto great ,secrets4 ,= we may extract & 1 out ( all ! common mean] or vil] ,metals1 s t an exp]t ,*ymi/ ne$s n seek aft] p]egr9e1 or /range ,mat]ials4 ,an excell5t purification1 fixation1 & augm5tation may p]fectly be done by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 :i* be+ a ?+ t b few "k (1 s seems x impossible1 & yet ! ?+s ,i prop\nd are mo/ true4 ,x makes bodies volatile & spiritual1 & by & by aga9 makes !m fixt & compact3 ,s t unto x alone is t say+ ( ! ,philosoph]s due1 7,make ! fixt volatile1 & ! volatile fixt7 & to no o!r ,subjects3 ,n[ if ,metals be n spiritualiz$1 !re's no hopes ( _! augm5tation4 ,( some?+ mu/ a no?+ be made1 & aga9 out ( ! no?+ mu/ some?+ proce$3 ,s sai? ,p>acelsus1 :i* likewise is v true1 ?\gh !re are b a few t believe ! same4 ,! melt+ toge!r ( v>i\sly mixt corporeal ?+s1 yields =? nei!r nor 3 ,b contr>ywise a spiritual ,union :i* is done ) a mo/ /rong heat1 is a notable au?or 7or promot]7 ( ,multiplication2 = ! ,spirits d mo/ notably p5etrate1 & by v>i\sly act+ ^u ea* o!r1 d induce alt]ations & meliorations1 :i* is d5i$ to dead bodies to p]=m4 ,! ,_s do? div]sly be/[ a life1 & vivifie?1 b ! body is ( no o!r use1 b to yield an h\se or habitation to ! ,_s2 ! :i* is well to be reg>d$4 ,^? metall9e ,spirits 7:5 ! "w is f9i%$7 d ins9uate !mselves anew into o!r bodies1 :i* bodies !y make f> bett] ?an ! =m] 71 & all ?is by ! help ( ,salt-petre4 ,basil br+s 9 ,salt-petre speak+ ( x self on ?is wise4 ,he t int5ds my dea? ne$s be a prud5t ,man1 t s he may expel 7or =ce out7 my s\l f me2 :5 ?is is done1 ,i adv5ture ^u all ! ?+s ,i am able to d1 b ,i c d no?+ t has 9 x firmness 7or sub/antially7 9 ! bottom1 7or radically73 ,v5us is my *e>ful ,woman1 :om 79 ?is place7 ,i take to ,wife1 b ! w$d+ is celebrat$ 9 ! v inw>d p>ts 7or c5t]7 :]e ! sweat fl[s out ( u bo? 9 a mo/ pl5tiful mann]4 ,s ! subtile 7"p7 9 u1 expelle? all defilem5ts1 :5ce x is1 t we leave beh9d u mo/ ri* ,*ildr51 & d res]ve 7or keep 9 /ore7 mo/ em95t ,treasures = ! dead bodies1 :i* we give !m by our ,w & ,te/am5t4 ,:o w\ld speak m cle>ly1 & w\ld n und]/& ^! words ( !mselves1 7or z !y are7 )\t any int]pretation4 ,! anci5t ,philosoph]s wrote1 t at ! ris+ ( ! ,sun is a ,bird f\nd 9 ^? hott] ,c\ntries2 :i* builds 8 ne/ ) ,gold2 & :5 he is gr[n old1 & c live no long]1 he ga!rs toge!r exce$+ dry ,wood1 :i* be+ k9dl$ by ! heat ( ! 1 consumes bo? ! ,ne/ & ! ,bird too1 f ! allies moi/n$ ) ra9 ,wat]1 !y say !re arise ,worms :i* w be aga9 *ang$ into o!r ,phnixes4 ,^! say+s are inde$ ,fabul\s1 yet nev]!less !re is a mo/ high secret disclos$ by !m3 = if we rightly consid] all circum/ances1 we %all f9d t ,salt-petre is h]eby meant1 :i* ga!rs ! ,gold into 8 ,ne/1 t is1 extracts ! ,gold out ( ,metals1 ,/ones1 & ,m9]als1 & do? aft]w>ds increase 8 ,family by ! burn+ !m4 ,?is to a wise man is en\gh4 ,n[ t ?is ,arcanum may be ! m manife/1 ,i w add ov] & above1 ano!r way ( extract+ ! fixt & volatile ,gold out ( ,/ones & all k9ds ( ,m9]als1 by ! help ( ,salt-petre1 & ( mak+ !m corporeal4 ,we may v well comp>e ?is "w to a fi%+ ,trade1 conc]n+ :i* ! ,philosoph]s h writt5 _m ?+s1 b v obscure2 ,s&ivog1 ha? m cle>ly treat$ ( t ?+1 b ,isaac ,holl& cle>e/ ( all4 ,v]ily ?is ,philosoph] 0 an excell5t fi%] ( ,pe>ls & an excell5t press] ( ,*eese1 & = ?is v reason he assum$ to himself su* a "n4 ,= ,isacus by transposition ( ,lett]s is ! same ) ,casius1 7or ,*eese7 ,s t x may be said to be ,holl& ,*eese2 n t ,holl&us 0 9 v de$ a mak] ( ! usual ,*eese ) milk1 b t he be>s "s k9d ( resemblance 79 8 "w7 ) su* ,m53 ,= he be/[$ abundance ( lab\r ab\t work+ on t ,univ]sal1 t ha? "s ,*eese-l fa%ion 9 x4 ,ev5 z ! ,holl&]s ga!r ! greate/ quantity ( ,milk m ?an all ,nations besides1 out ( :i* !y press _! ,*eeses1 & s su/a9 !m & !irs2 s ! m skilful ,*ymi/s d frame or make ,*eeses aft] a ,philosophical mann]1 & t out ( ,metals1 ,salts1 & ,h]bs3 & ?is v mu* agreeable to t me?od1 accord+ to :i* we see ! ,holl&]s proce$ 9 mak+ _! ,%eep-milk ,*eese1 :]e !y boil 9 ! ,milk "s gre5 ,h]bs1 & s d !nce extract a col\r a=e !y set ab\t ! coagulat+ ,or curdl+ ( x4 ,t is1 !y dissolve or 9 ,aqua-=tis1 & a ,gold5 matt]1 ?\gh x be b or 7if !y h n at h& any bett]7 9 ,aqua ,regia3 ,!y mix toge!r bo? solutions hav+ bo? ( !m ! =m ( ,virg9-milk1 & !y add z mu* salt z is suffici5t4 7,,nb4 ',tis bett] to add ,salt-wat]1 or ,_s ( ,salt17 & y %all pres5tly see t milk to be coagulat$1 l z 7:5 we p\r on "s ,salt-wat] or ,_s ( ,salt ^u ,c[ or ,%eep milk7 we obs]ve daily to happ53 :]e ! ,wat] is p>tly sep>at$ by decantation1 & p>tly by expression f ! coagulat$ or *eesy sub/ance wrapt up 9 a ,l95 clo?1 t s a ,*eese may !nce be made4 ,j s d we proce$ 9 ! mak+ ( our metallick ,*eese2 = :5 we p\r ,salt-wat] or ,_s ( ,salt ^u ! solution ( or mixt ) t 7solution7 :i* is ( a goldni% ,nature1 viz4 ( or 3 we pres5tly see a precipitation made2 :i* done we ab/ract ! cle> wat] swimm+ at top ( ! precipitat$ matt]1 by incl9ation or p\r+ (f2 ! :i* we may keep = f>!r uses1 pr9cipally = ! solution ( o!r ,metals & gold5 ,subjects4 ,we put ! ,*eese or :ite ,coagulum abid+ 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 into a ,l95 clo?1 & by /rong squeez+ x free x :olly f ! wat]9ess1 :i* said wat] is to be kept z well z ! =m]1 = be+ us$ ab\t mak+ new ,*eeses1 x makes !m ( ! bett] sav\r1 & m aure\s & v5dible4 ,?is ,:ey1 or t wat] :i* is pl5tifully ga!r$ 9 ! mak+ ! ,c[-milk ,*eeses1 ?\gh x af=ds v>ieties ( ,pr(it to mank9d1 :e!r !y give x _! ,hogs to fatt5 !m1 or use x !mselves = _! daily dr9k1 especially 9 ,summ] "t1 or apply x to o!r uses z we see daily done1 yet d n ,i see any bett] b5efit ?an t :i* x yields to ! ,curri]s4 ,= !y put 9 x "s old ,iron1 & :5 ! solution is made1 !y moi/5 ) t wat] ! hide already p]fect 7or ready dress$7 & :5 'tis dry !y moi/5 x !re)al aga91 & ?is !y d ?ree or f\r times1 until x ha? gott5 a fixt col\r1 black] ?an a ,coal4 ,!y d also sometimes adm9i/] "s ( x unto ,*ildr5 7) good success7 to kill & expel ! ,worms3 ,nay m1 !y are likewise wont to make a ,ba? !re( v pr(itable = ^? t are tr\bl$ ) ! ,scabs or ,it*1 because x ha? gott5 a dry+ =ce f ! 1 & !reupon x makes ! sk9 smoo? & h>d3 & see+ t ! ,c\ntry ,fell[s1 & ,lab\r]s c d s mu* ) x1 :at h9d]s b t we may in/itute su* a cur+ m p]fect1 & t on ?is wise4 ,take sweet ,c[-milk1 or 7:i* is bett]7 ,goats-milk1 two measures1 boil x ov] ! ,fire1 put !re9to :ile x is yet w>m j4 or ij4 ( ,_s ( ,salt1 mix x well1 & y %all see ! coagulum or curd pres5tly sep>ate f ! :ey2 out ( :i*1 ,*eeses may be made by expression1 :i* are f> bett] ?an o!rs1 by reason ( ! addition ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 :]eto if y add "s ,cumm9e1 ,c>raway1 or "s spices1 !y are yet bett] & m to be pref]r$4 ,! ,:ey "h sep>at$ is ( a grateful sav\r1 & by reason ( ! admixtion ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 is some:at acidi%1 & a mo/ c]ta9 & mo/ safe loosn] or ab/]g]1 be+ adm9i/r$ to ,infants t are tr\bl$ ) ! ,worms1 or ev5 to ,eld] ones t are feeble4 ,h[ _m ,infants h we obs]v$ to die unexpect$ly aft] !y h be5 = "s :ile & (t5 afflict$ ) a burn+ ,fev]1 ! ,convulsion fits1 & o!r su* l effects1 & me]ly because we w n p]swade our selves t !y h ! worms1 s =be> ! us+ any rem$ies to purge !m out8 ,n[ 9 su* a case ?is :ey is exce$+ly excell5t1 be+ us$ aft] ?is mann]4 ,take ( ! mo/ subtile fil+s ( /eel z mu* z w lie ^u a knife's po9t1 mix x ) z mu* honey z is suffici5t1 & give x ! ,*ildr53 & = _! ord9>y dr9k1 let !m use ! said ,:ey1 & s by ?is means1 t fil+s be+ dissolv$ by ! ,:ey kills ! ,worms1 9 ! v5tricle or /oma* & drives !m out1 & v]ily is a mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5t2 especially if tak5 two or ?ree days2 nor h ,i hi!rto met ) a nobl]1 ?an ?is is4 ,& s !re w r$\nd "s pr(it to ,*ildr5 & ,infants too1 by ?is our way ( mak+ ,*eese1 = :i* we owe immortal ?anks to ! ,great & ,glori\s ,god4 ,besides ?is1 ,i h likewise obs]v$ ! excell5t use ( ?is ,:ey1 9 ! adm9i/ration ( my ,panacea ( ,antimony1 if !re be tak5 a draught or two !re(1 at ! end ( ! ,purgation2 = x g5tly c>ries (f ! reliques t /ick to ! inte/9es4 ,he likewise t is s m9d$1 may be=e 8 dropp+ 9 ! ,_s ( ,salt1 add "s ,anise-se$ or ,f5nel-se$ to ! milk z x boils1 !reby to correct its ,flatul5cy or ,w9d9ess4 ,& ,i d mo/ curte\sly intreat ! well-m9d$ ,read] to take x 9 good "p1 t ,i h be5 s prolix 9 decl>+ ! virtues ( our ,:ey2 necessity x self1 & ! love ( my neighb\r =bad my conceal+ ( !m3 ,= v _m ,infants are kill$ ) ! ,fev]1 & ,epilepsy1 or ,convulsion-fits1 & s sudd5ly die1 = no o!r cause b our n meet+ ) ! ,worms1 :i* _! bodies are full (1 be+ ignorant ( conv5i5t rem$ies4 ,n[ !n to return aga9 to our ,*eese1 & to demon/rate ! mo/ em95t b5efit1 bo? ( x1 & ( our wat] :i* is !nce sep>at$2 we are fir/ ( all to "k1 t ev5 x is also able to t+e 7"s7 subjects ) a c]ta9 col\r1 n ) su* a black col\r1 inde$1 z ! ,:ey ( ,milk1 prep>$ z a=esaid1 dyes ! ,curri]s ,hides )1 b ) a yell[ col\r1 & m durable ?an t :i* is giv5 to ! hide1 = t we !re) extract a ,t9cture out ( & o!r aure\s ,subjects1 & ) ! ,t9cture1 d sometimes ano9t 7or t+e7 ,luna4 ,if n[ ! wat] ab\nd ) su* virtues2 :at virtues w n ! ,*eese x self ab\nd )al8 ,& l z our ,*eeses are div]sly impregnat$ ) spices1 s are !y ( diff]5t sav\r1 & price1 & m or less :olsome4 ,b n[ if t virtue :i* is 9 is also add$ to our ,*eeses1 !re w proce$ f !nce admirable ,*eeses2 & ?is1 t ,philosoph] 0 m9d$ to po9t at1 :o writes t by ! help ( ! ,saturn9e net1 he is able ev5 9 a cle> night to extract ! little ,fi% ,es*9eis out ( ! ,sea4 ,! ,ultimate 7or extream7 lett]s ( ?is ^w ,es*9eis i4 & s4 if conjo9$ toge!r1 s z t ! lett] z4 be !re( made1 & !n ! ^w read backw>d1 x w s\nd 9 ! ,g]man tongue ! same ) ,zi5es*1 7viz47 ! a%es ( ,t92 b yet let n any "o p]swade himself t ^? a%es ( ,t9 are su* z are made by means ( ! 7b>e7 fire1 b are prep>$ by ! b5efit ( ! _s ( ,nitre4 ,saturn does n only claim 7or m]it7 ! praises ( be+ a husb&man1 b also ( be+ a good fi%]1 & hunt]1 z 7among o!r writ]s7 ,basil ,val5t9e do? egregi\sly %ew4 ,:5 1 1 1 & pursue 7or hunt7 ! wild bea/s1 is b\nd to c>ry ! net3 ,,nb4 ! hunt+ dogs "h are ,salts1 ! h>e t is caught1 is mu* l ! col\r ( ! h>es sk91 be+ /ript ( ! same1 he w yield excell5t fle%1 :i* ! ,pr9ces c z little want z ! ,subjects c4 ,see ! =ego+ ,figure ( ! ,h>es & ,h\nds1 ) a ,flam+ ,he>t1 & ! ^w ,,v5us4 ,common ,vitriol1 b t especially :i* is f\nd 9 ^? places :]e ,gold is1 is ! gre5 ,sea conta9+ excell5t fi%es4 ,nei!r 0 ,isaac ,holl& an excell5t mak] ( ,*eese only1 z we said b n[1 b )al1 he 0 a s+ul> fi%] ( ,pe>ls2 = ) ! net ( 7! night be+ cle>7 we may cat* mo/ excell5t ,pe>ls1 b yet 'tis a v h>d ?+ to take !m out ( ! net1 nor c !y be sep>at$ b ) a great deal ( prud5ce & art1 f ! ?r$s ( ! nets1 to :i* !y d /ick s firmly4 ,b yet ?is sep>ation is be/ ( all done 9 a cle> ,light1 ! ,sun %9+ ^u ! ,e>? ) 8 beams1 & :olly dissipat+ ! ,vap\rs1 lea/ x %\ld be h9dr$ by _! be+ pres5t4 ,= ! p>ts be+ expos$ to ! ,air 9 a 7p]haps he means unseasonable7 seasonable wea!r are corrupt$1 nor does any ?+ rema9 beh9d b ! %ells4 ,& ev5 ^! %ells d 9 _! inside %ew =? su* div]sity ( delicate col\rs1 z t ! mo/ +5i\s ,pa9t] _c imitate !m ) 8 p5cil1 & su* !y are z ) :i* ! o!r %ells ( "m ( ,pe>l or ! common] sort _c at all comp>e3 ,= 9 "o place !y repres5t pure 1 9 ano!r pure 1 9 ano!r !y are ( a ,gre5 col\r1 ,sky col\r1 ,r$1 ,yell[1 & v>i\sly col\r$1 s t !y mu* exce$ 9 beauty1 ! ,peacocks ,tail4 ,if !n ! %ells are s fair z t we _c suffici5tly en\gh admire !m2 :at ,i pray w ! beauty ( ! ,pe>ls !mselves be8 ,nor let any "o p]swade himself t ,i d "h ca/ ,pe>ls be=e sw9e by too mu* divulg+ secresies2 7no7 = !re are yet _m necess>y ?+s h]eto requisite to make ! ,pe>ls come 9 sight2 & if s be t any "o %\ld "k ! way ( dext]\sly extract+ !m out ( ! net x self2 yet ! fix+ ( !m do? require abundance ( lab\r /ill1 :]eby !y may be able to def5d _! fairness & excell5cy1 aga9/ all ! ,elem5ts2 h[ev]1 9 ! mean "t ! lov] ( ,*ymi/ry1 may delight 8 m9d ) ^? %ells1 & admire at ! mo/ admirable v>iety ( ! col\rs 9 !m4 ,"s haply !re w be1 t :5 !y h tak5 ! said ,pe>l1 by ! help ( & 1 w ?9k x a mo/ easie ?+ to sep>ate x f ! net1 by ! b5efit ( de/illation2 b let ^? good m5 "k1 t ?is is a ?+ impossible to be done2 = ,i my self be/[$ abundance ( lab\r 9 va9 on ?is op]ation1 & ?is ha? to my k s happ5$ to o!rs too2 = 9 ! common de/illation1 t ,pe>l be+ commixt ) ! net1 ev5 ! ,"m toge!r ) ! ,daught] d jo9tly asc5d & get out2 & ?us to d is n at all agreeable or helpful = ! great "w2 ?\gh nev]!less an excell5t p>ticul> ,m$icam5t may !ncefrom be made4 ,conc]n+ :i*1 ,i h spok5 9 ! second & ?ird ,"p ( my ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica2 nor may we expect 7by su* a de/illation7 ! ?+ we wi% =4 ,b if s be y desire to see ! ,"m1 wrap ! net toge!r ) ! ,infant 9 pure l951 fir/ mundify$1 & wa%t 9 ! fire2 or put !m 9 a glaz$ ,/ove1 & put fire !reund] by degrees1 & make ! ,net & ,pe>l to sweat l>gely1 :i* be+ kept ap>t1 yields a s+ul> ,m$icam5t1 = to qu5* all ! ,int]nal heat ( ! ,body1 & always to cool ! burn+ ,m]cury4 ,! provocation ( ! sweat be+ f9i%t1 break ! sweat+ glasses1 & look = y\r ,pe>l1 & y %all f9d t x is gone out ( ! %ells1 by ! =ce ( ! heat1 & is roa/$ 7z x 77 toge!r ) ! ,net1 & _c possibly be 7z yet7 se52 yet nev]!less x is br\ght to a f>!r maturity1 & do? yield "s pr(it 9 an especial 7or p>ticul>7 way4 ,b ! ,sudatory x self1 contracts incomp>able ,col\rs f ! sweat ( ! ,pe>l4 ,n[ !n1 live cont5t$ ) ! mo/ beautiful "m1 & delight ?y m9d by b>ely behold+ x1 until x %all please ,god to give unto !e1 ! infant also4 ,:5 x 0 my hap at fir/ to behold t beaute\s "m1 my m9d1 t 0 we>i$ ) ! long lab\r ( se>*+ !re9to1 0 s refre%$1 t ,i c sc>ce decl>e x ) words2 yea ,i 0 s delight$1 t ,i plac$ t delectable "m 9 su* a place1 :]e x might lie always op5 to my sight1 & t s long till %e %ew$ me h] infant likewise1 :i* ,infant v]ily 0 n unlike to ,cupid4 ,d y also seek1 & y w f9d :at y wi% =3 ,implore ,god1 & he w give unto y2 ,knock at 8 doors1 & !y w be op5$ unto !e1 if s be t ,,god %all f9d !e wor?y2 = he be/[s 8 ,grace & ,m]cy ^u none1 b su* z are ( an humble & ?ankful m9d4 ,take = an example ( ?is "s ,t9d]1 or ,t\*wood1 :i* be+ h&l$ ) dirty f+]s1 refuse? to take fire1 ?\gh x be nev] s copi\sly smitt5 out ( ! ,/eel ) ! ,/one 7or ,fl9t47 ,all ?+s dep5d on ! m]cy ( ,,god1 nor c we effect any ?+ by our lab\r4 ,him only %\ld we seek1 & he w manife/ himself by ! works ( nature1 ev5 z ! nature ( a man is kn[n by ,*iromancy1 & ,physiognomy4 ,two contr>ies d always produce a ?ird ?+1 & are ! cause ( e g5]ation1 & *ange ( ?+s2 if fire be add$ to fire1 !re arise? no new ?+ f !nce2 nei!r if y put wat] to wat]2 b wat] & fire be+ conjo9$1 !re are produc$ new ,g5]ations2 = ! fire acts ^u ! wat]1 & impregnates x accord+ to ! nature & prop]ties ( 7bo?7 ! wat] & fire2 f :5ce !re proce$ ?+s pure or impure1 accord+ to ! purity or impurity ( ! wat] & fire4 ,! ?+ 7or op]ation7 x self1 mu/ be accurately kn[n & h&l$1 if y w\ld h any good to r$\nd f !nce unto y4 ,! ,sun is 9 himself always good1 yet do? he op]ate z well evil z good4 ,if ?is same ,sun be/[s 8 ,rays or ,beams ^u ! ,ra9 z x falls d[n1 ! ,ra9 do? !nce contract 7or get7 a honeyi% dew1 :i* fall+ ^u ! blossom+ ( ,trees1 makes !m corrupt4 ,n[ we _c rightly impute ?is evil to ! ,sun or to ! honey x self2 b we see t x proce$e? f h5ce1 7viz47 because t honey$ dew is n duely & spe$ily en\gh wa%t away ) ! ra91 b is evaporat$ by ! heat ( ! 2 :5ce x comes to pass1 t ! blossoms )]1 & worms are g5]at$ 9 !m1 & s ! :ole blossom is corrupt$4 ,we w set d[n "h yet1 "o m similitude = ! sake ( su* z love ! tru?4 ,put case ?us !n2 a dilig5t ,g>d9] walks abroad 9 8 ,or*>d = 8 recreation1 & if he happ5s to f9d a l>ge1 great & curi\s pr9cipal ,apple ly+ on ! gr\nd1 he pres5tly takes x up1 & does n only well view & consid] ( x1 b ta/s x too2 :i* if he f9ds to be ( an acceptable flav\r1 he seeks out ! ,tree x self1 ) an int5tion to pluck (f m su* l condition$ ,apples2 hav+ f\nd out ! ,tree1 he mu* sets by x1 or e/eems x1 because ! fruits !re( d exce$ all ! re/ 9 ! ,or*>d1 bo? 9 ta/ & fairness1 & he takes c>e ab\t t m ?an ! re/1 dungs ! roots well1 prunes (f ! )]$ bran*es ) a %>p crook$ knife1 & artificially cuts (f ^? t are unpr(itable1 & usually call$ suck]s1 t draw away ! juice f ! fruit-be>+ b\ghs4 ,ev5 j aft] ?is mann] do? a dilig5t ,*ymi/ act2 if !re=e1 7z he walks 9 8 ,laboratory17 se>*+ out ! secrets ( nature1 he happ5s ^u a ,gold5 ,apple1 he seeks aft] ! tree1 t be>s su* fruit1 & hav+ f\nd x1 he v *>ily keeps x1 & m9i/]s unto x all su* ?+s z are necess>y to its cons]vation1 t s he may !nce receive m su* l-condition$ ,apples2 & !re=e g>d9]-l he puts dung to ! root1 t is1 ,nitre2 he prunes (f ! dry b>r5 wood1 & also ! hurtful sup]flu\s b\ghs1 t is1 ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 ) a %>p r$ hot iron1 :]eby t same tree may1 = ! future1 yield egregi\s or select fruits1 )\t any imp$im5t1 :i* ?+ he also f9ds to come to pass4 ,,nb4 ,p>acelsus do? v op5ly set be=e u ?is lab\r 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum1 9 ! six? ,rule ( ,m]cury1 :]e he sai?1 ,sacrifice ! fat ,v]va9s 7or sup]flu\s suck]s72 & yet1 ^! words ( 81 are only sup]ficially lookt on1 mo/ p n und]/&+ :at ,p>acelsus means by ^? words1 ?\gh he ha? cle>ly & p]spicu\sly en\gh sign$ 8 writ+s4 ,x is a necess>y ?+ "h = ! ,*ymi/ to "k1 h[ ! case /&s1 z conc]n+ ! metall9e tree1 & :at is to be accompt$ its ,root1 ,trunck1 ,blossoms1 & ,fruits2 is ! ,root2 ! ,trunck or ,body1 ! ,b>k ab\t ! ,trunck2 ! nutritive ,juice betwe5 ! ,b>k & ! ,trunck2 ! gre5 ,b\ghs & ,leaves2 ! pleasant ,fl[]1 or ,blossom2 & ! ripe ,apple conta9+ 9 x self ! se$ ( ! ,tree4 ,t ,apple :i* yet /icks on ! tree1 do?1 :5 x ha? arriv$ to its full maturity1 fall d[n ^u ! e>?1 ( its own accord1 if x be n ga!r$ by ! ,g>d9]2 & !n aft]w>ds ! leaves !mselves1 :5 ! wea!r is some:at cold]1 fall (f1 :i* d z x 7 bury ! apple1 :i* ly+ hidd5 "u ! leaves1 is consum$ by rott5ness1 by little & little2 b ! se$ assum+ to x self a natural humidity f ! putrefy+ tree 7or fruit r7 in/ead ( nutrim5t1 beg9s to take root 9 ! spr+ "t2 out ( :i* !re gr[ up1 9 process ( "t1 ,apple-trees1 :i* are to be 9 _! fit season transplant$3 ?is transplant+ be+ f9i%$1 ! ,g>d9] jo9s to su* a wild tree1 g5]at$ f ! se$1 ! ,scions ( su* fruit z he has a m9d to1 & t by ei!r +raft+1 or inoculation4 ,& s an indu/ri\s g>d9] may get f ! fruit ( "o tree1 an innum]able company ( great trees1 & ^? ( su* a nature & k9d1 & grateful a sav\r z he likes be/4 ,ev5 on ?is wise do? ! ,*ymi/ d1 jo9+ fruitful ,scions to wild truncks or /ocks1 by inocculation1 s t he nev] wants good fruits4 ,he t _c le>n ought f ^! ?+s1 ,i _c help him any o!r way1 = ,i d n see h[ ,i c set d[n ^? ?+s cle>] ?an ,i h done4 ,b = ! und]tak+ ( ?is lab\r1 !re is requir$ an ,arti/1 no less dilig5t ?an +5i\s4 ,& ( h[ mu* ! bett] quality ! dung is1 t is laid to ! root ( ! tree1 & 7by h[ mu*7 ! knife :i* ! b\ghs are cut (f )al1 is ! %>p] t s x may n hurt ! gre5 7or gr[+7 b>k ( ! tree1 & s ! nutritive juice fl[ =?1 s mu* ! bett] are ! fruits g5]at$4 ,z x is easie = a wise man to reap h5ce "s ?+s2 s x's difficult = an imprud5t man4 ,i d\bt n b t !re w be "s1 t be+ judici\s m51 w "k t !re is an opportunity giv5 !m by my writ+s1 publi%$ out ( a s9c]e m9d1 ( mak+ f>!r inquiry aft] a true transmutation1 & consequ5tly ( e/eem+ x1 m ?an we f9d to be usually done 7because t mo/ ?+s are (t-times propos$ craftily & cauti\sly74 ,b t su* a noble art may be fre$ f any f>!r contempt1 ,i h purpos$1 ! next foll[+ ,spr+1 to frame a conv5i5t laboratory1 & to demon/rate ! tru? !re( to my fri5ds4 ,& al?\gh my endeav\rs %all be to prohibit any entrance by any means to ! fai?less bre?r5 ( ,f>nn]us1 yet not)/&+1 ,i "k ,i _c s prev5t & =esee1 b t "o or o!r may adjo9 himself to ! numb] ( ! true lov]s ( ,*ymi/ry1 & feign+ fri5d%ip1 lay sn>es = me4 ,b put case t su* a ?+ %\ld n happ51 x _c be b t ! ,arcana's w be divulg$2 = su* ?+s z ?is or t man sees1 & writes d[n1 may reasonably be ?\ght1 w come to o!r m5s h&s aft] !y are dead2 especially if ! prep>ation ( ,salt-petre be a=e in/itut$1 or set up 9 div]s places2 = no?+ c be done 9 ,al*imy1 sai? ,p>acelsus )\t ,nitre2 ,al*imy is f\nd to reside 9 ,nitre say ,i4 ,salt-petre %ew$ u ,al*imy1 or1 ,al*imy 0 f\nd out by ,nitre4 ,he !re=e t has abundance ( ,salt-petre1 c p]=m egregi\s ?+s 9 ,al*imy4 ,_h n ! gyptians be5 possessors ( great pl5ty ( ,salt-petre1 v]ily !y w\ld nev] h be5 s skilful 9 ,al*imy2 nor c\ld !y h _h ^? ri*es1 by :i* !y 7 able to av]t 7or decl9e7 ! yoke ( ! ,roman ,mon>*y4 ,z long z !y knew ! use ( ,sulphur 7,salt-petre ,i believe he means7 !y enjoy$ ,mon>*y 7)\t s]vitude to o!rs7 7& ?is 0 ev5 to ! "t ( ,dioclesian ! ,emp]\r1 :o kn[+ _! p[]1 comm&$ all ! ,books !y us$1 to be burnt7 & !n _! ,mon>*y & _! ,art x self p]i%$ toge!r4 ,! ,poets h feign$ _m /ories ( ,jupit]'s ,gold5 %[]2 c]ta9ly did we b "k ! mann] ( duely manag+ ,salt-petre & toge!r1 we %\ld be likewise able to produce ! gold5 %[]4 ,jupit]1 :5 /irr$ up ) ang]1 do? ) 8 ,?und] & ,lightn+1 /rike a t]r\r into all ! ,gods1 & into :atsoev] is ^u ! ,e>?2 & yet ! ra9 t falls !n1 at su* a "t1 is ( an excell5t ,quality1 & makes ! ,e>? m fruitful ?an ! ra9 t commonly falls is wont to d2 because !re is a c]ta9 t++ & p5etrat+ _s /ick+ 9 ! ,?und]1 t t+e? ! air & ! ra91 & animates x2 if !re=e we c 7by ! virtue ( ,nitre1 & ?is same 7 produce su* ,?und]s1 c give to ! ,?und] fire air1 by :i* x might op]ate2 v]ily !re w\ld no?+ h9d]1 b t we might 7,jupit]-l7 make a ,gold5 %[] too4 ,! pur] ! %all be1 & ! m cle> ! ,air1 s mu* ! pur] w ! ,ra9 be1 & ! ,air is m impregnat$ & fill$ ) ! common ,vital ,_s4 ,he n[ t kn[s h[ to sep>ate ! life out ( ! wat] & air1 rightly animat$1 gets a true aurum potabile1 or ! ,s\l ( ! _w3 besides ?is too1 !re (f] !mselves app>5tly su* ?+s to be done1 z are able to exhibit 8 daily food4 ,& ?us mu* let suffice = ?is "t4 ,he v]ily t p]ceives 7or und]/&s7 n ^! ?+s s cle>ly propos$1 surely he w n1 ?\gh all ! ,gods !mselves %\ld relate !m1 und]/& ought ( ^? ?+s t are taught4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ,i hope t my fri5ds w see ) _! ,eyes1 & feel ) _! ,h&s1 ! mo/ c]ta9 tru? ( ^!1 & ! l op]ations1 & consequ5tly ( my writ+s1 9 a laboratory1 :i* ,god will+1 ,i w 9 a %ort "t erect1 & w !n def5d me aga9/ all envi\s1 & c>p+ m54 ,?is "o ?+ ,i w yet add ov] & above1 t ! a/rum ( ,gold do? t+e 8 own prop] ,m]cury1 or 7! 7 ( ! fir/ ens1 7!re=e7 *iefe/ ( all3 ,! ,a/rum ( 7t+e?7 2 ! ,a/rum ( 1 common 2 ! ,a/rum ( 1 2 = ^? ?ree sup]i\rs d always op]ate ^u ^! ?ree inf]i\r 7,planets27 s t !y are1 z x 71 upp] m51 & l[] wom53 he is left 9 ! mid/1 :i* :osoev] adds unto ! o!rs = ! compleat+ ( ! op]ations1 w p]=m excell5t ?+s4 ,b he t kn[s h[ to make t ,a/rum ( corporeal & fixt1 he may translate ! ,a/rum ( on ?is wise prep>$1 out ( "o place into ano!r1 & cons]ve x l a ,vegetable se$1 to be implant$ into all ! ,metals1 9 "t & place conv5i5t2 :i* bless+1 we rightly attribute to ! bless$ great ,,god1 ! giv] ( e good ?+1 9 ! fir/ place1 & !n to ,salt-petre z be+ ! ,nor!rn ,mon>*4 ,x n[ rema9s1 t we briefly %ew1 by :at means t ,nitr\s wat]1 out ( :i* t mo/ noble ,pe>l1 & ,gems are tak5 ) ! ,net1 may be prep>$ = f>!r uses1 s t su* a fi%+ may ne$ b v small co/s1 & may nev]!less 7besides ! daily food :i* x mo/ pl5tifully provides u7 be/[ on u a mo/ excell5t m$icam5t4 ,we h taught 9 ! =ego+ directions1 h[ we may by ! help ( ,aqua-=tis or ,aqua-regia mo/ easily extract bo? ! fixt & volatile & out ( ! ,metals1 ,fl9ts1 ,s&1 ,clay1 & su* subjects z are e :]e obvi\s1 & precipitate1 coagulate1 dry1 & r$uce x into a fixt metallick body4 ,n[ 9 do+ ^! ?+s1 "p ( ! sep>atory wat] "h us$1 is z yet good en\gh1 & may be kept = f>!r uses2 b "p !re( 7viz47 t :i* is extract$ out ( ! ,metals by ! help ( common wat]1 is1 by reason ( ! mix+ sweet or fair wat] !re)1 r5dr$ too weak = op]at+ )al1 & !re=e mu/ x be correct$ & am5d$ by "s c]ta9 s+ul> way1 s z x may be aga9 us$ ab\t do+ ! same "w4 ,7 x n = co/s & lab\rs we might sep>ate t fair wat] f ! ,aqua-=tis & ,aqua-regia1 by ! b5efit ( a glass ,cucurbite1 b =asmu* z !re is giv5 u a m comp5di\s way1 we w make *oice ( t4 ,= he t int5ds to get himself ri*es by ! b5efit ( ?is sep>atory "w deliv]$ by me1 or by ! extraction ( & 1 w ne$ a great deal ( ,aqua-=tis & ,aqua-,regia1 = :at pr(it is x if y w\ld extract !m out ( 7b7 a few ,metals or ,m9]als8 ,see+ t sc>ce ! "o half ( ^? /rong ,wat]s c be sep>at$ by p\r+ (f f ^? subjects ^u :i* !y are p\r$1 b ! *iefe/ 7or bigge/7 "p ( !m /icks to ! said metall9e ,matt]s1 & conta9s 9 x z mu* & 1 z t :i* we h ab/ract$ by decant+ x1 & requisite x is t we !nce ab/ract ! same by ! b5efit ( fair ,wat] by due boil+1 f :5ce x comes to pass t !re w be also ga!r$ a great deal ( 7insipid or useless7 ,wat]1 7ov] & above47 ,^? ,aqua-=tis's t are p\r$ (f1 & hold 9 !m & 1 :5 !y are mixt toge!r1 ! & precipitates to ! bottom ( ! ,glass l p[d]1 s t !re rema9s no?+ ( ! ,metal 9 ei!r wat]1 nor is t wat] aris+ f ! mix+ ( ! ,aqua-=tis :]e9 ! 0 dissolv$1 & ( ! ,aqua-regia :]e9 ! 0 dissolv$1 at all ! weak]1 b x reta9s ! virtues ( extract+ b n ( 1 because t ! ,aqua-regia be+ add$ to ! ,aqua-=tis conv]ts x all ( x into ,aqua-regia4 ,?is precipitation be+ made1 & ! cle> wat] sep>at$ f ! precipitation by decant+ x1 y may extract t acid ,wat]1 :i* yet adh]es to ! precipitate1 ) fair ,wat]2 b = z mu* z ! virtues !re( are !reby mu* weakn$1 'tis bett] to proce$ aft] ano!r k9d ( way1 & we pref]r ?is way 7z be/47 ,take ! ,calxes ( & z !y lie at ! bottom ( ! ,aqua-regia 7or ! acid mixt ,spirits7 & put !m 9 a ,l95 clo? plac$ 9 a ,funnel or ov] a ,glass ) a wide m\?1 & ! greate/ "p ( ! ,aqua-regia w /ra9 ?r\gh into ! ,glass set !reund]2 :5 no m wat] drops out1 :i* we f9d is wont to be )9 half an h\rs space1 tie up y\r clo? ) a /rong ?r$1 t s no?+ ( ! calx !re9 conta9$ may get out2 put x "u "s weight or heavy matt]1 t s all ! ,aqua-regia may be squeez$ out1 & ! calx only may rema9 beh9d l ,curd or new ,*eese4 ,b = z mu* z ! ,calxes ( & are n edulcorat$1 h5ce x comes to pass t ! ,*eese !nce prep>$1 aft] ! mann] n[ spok5 (1 is z yet corrosive1 nor is x easily dri$4 ,bo? ( !m 7 & 7 we may easily correct1 if we only admix !re) 7z 'tis laid 9 a di%7 a f\r? "p ( fixt ,salt1 = by ! virtue !re( ev5 ! corrosive ,spirits /ick+ z yet !re9 are mortifi$1 & ! exsiccation1 cem5tation1 fixation1 r$uction !re( is promot$4 ,! ,r$uction be+ made ( & :i* we are n[ made p>tak]s (1 t gold5i% silv]y ,masse is to be granulat$1 & to be dissolv$ 9 new ,aqua-=tis1 & be precipitat$ ) t ,aqua-regia by ! help ( :i*1 ha? be5 extract$ out ( ! ,metals2 ! ,*eese is to be fre$ f ! wat] by squeez+ x1 & is to be spr9kl$ ov] ) a fixt ,salt1 & to be melt$4 ,& all ^! ,op]ations are to be s (t5 repeat$ z necessity %all require1 & !re %all be at h& any ,metal :]e\t-( ,gold may be extract$1 & s !re may !nce arise a cont9ual ,lab\r1 :i* is b5eficial1 because t ,aqua-=tis may 7:5 ! ,lab\r or ,op]ation is f9i%$7 be us$ ab\t o!r su* l extractions1 & t :i* is ! weak] sort may be prep>$ into ,salt-petre3 out ( :i* may be made anew1 excell5t ,aqua-=tis by ! addition ( ,vitriol or ,copp]as1 & s de/ill+ !m4 ,! ,vessels :]e9 ! precipitation ( ,metals is p]=m$1 yea & ! presses too by ^: help ! wat] is squeez$ out ( ! ,*eese1 mu/ be fram$ ( /rong ,glass or ( glaz+ ,e>? well glaz$4 ,b = z mu* z ! ,vessels ( ,glass are v subject to be brok51 & e>!n ,vessels1 unless !y h ! solidity ( ,glass1 wa/e abundance ( wat]1 & s m\ld] away2 x w\ld seem m conv5i5t 9 my judgm5t to make ! expression ( ! wat] out ( ! ,*eese1 betwe5 two ,plates ( ,silv]1 = ! wat] ( ! ,*eese do? n at all corrode ! 3 ,yea & if ! ,tunnels requisite to ?is "w 7 made ( 1 x w\ld n be amiss1 nor w\ld !re be any fe> ( _! break+4 ,,nb4 ,! ,extraction also ( made ) ,aqua-regia may likewise be put into a ,silv] ,cucurbite1 :]eby ! "w may be facilitat$1 & all loss & damage :i* o!rwise may be lookt = 7fe>$7 f ! us+ ( ,glasses1 may be prev5t$4 ,& suppose a ,cucurbite1 a ,press & two ,tunnels did co/ "o hundr$ imp]ials2 yet not)/&+ ! c]ta9ty & cel]ity ( ! ,"w w repay ^? co/s v easily1 see+ t all ?+s are h]eby done mu* saf]1 & mu* m spe$ily3 ,besides too1 !re's no?+ lo/ b ! price ( ! fa%ion+ y\r ,vessels1 = ! ,silv] is always ( ! same value1 & may aga9 be sold at y\r pleasure4 ,b he t wants su*like ,silv] ,vessels or _c buy !m1 he may make use ( ,glass ones s long till he c get ,silv] ones2 b x is necess>y t ! ,silv] ( :i* ^! ,vessels are made be v pure1 & h no ,copp] 9 x2 lea/ ! ,aqua-regia extract ! ,copp] !re\t (1 & s ! ,vessels 7especially ! ,cucurbites7 d 9 process ( "t get an undue s(tness4 ,! mann] ( extract+ ,metals by ! help ( ?is ,*eese-wat]1 is already disclos$ 9 ! =ego+ 7writ+s72 h[ev] ?is ,i am con/ra9$ to advise "h1 t x is mu* m exp$i5t1 to use pres5tly at ! beg9n+ = ! extraction ( 1 rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt actuat$ ) ,aqua-=tis1 ?an ,aqua-regia1 because t by ?us do+ !re w be m pl5ty ( gott5 9 ! r$uction ?an :5 ! op]ation is accompli%t by ,aqua-regia4 ,x w\ld be too long to reckon up ! cause ( ?is ?+ 9 ?is place3 'tis suffici5t t ,i h %[n :i* is good1 :i* ill4 ,nay m1 ,_s ( ,salt is *eap] ?an ,aqua-regia1 if prep>$ accord+ to my description3 ,nor is !re any reason to give cr$it to t sl&]\s fell[1 ,f>nn]us1 z if su* a ,_s made by ,vitriol1 accord+ to ! mann] m5tion$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( ! ,philosophical ,furnaces1 7 n ( any use1 or at lea/-wise c\ld n be prep>$ 9 great quantity by ! a=esaid way3 ,= :5 all circum/ances fall n out z is wi%t1 ! blame is n to be imput$ to my description1 b to ! ignorance & unaptness ( ! ,*ymi/ himself4 ,if n[ ^? good m5 _c accompli% su* op]ations :i* are ^w = ^w fai?fully describ$ unto !m3 h[ w\ld !y be able !n to arrive by speculations & v>i\s trials to ! k ( any ?+1 z ,i my self h done8 ,i d !re=e atte/ "h too1 t we are able mo/ easily to prep>e n b>ely #aj or #bj1 b ev5 #cj1 #dj1 #ej p\nds & m e day ) "o only ,furnace4 ,nay m1 if m5 did m accurately rum9ate ^u ?is bus9ess1 !y w\ld f9d1 t out ( "o p\nd ( ,salt may be made 9 a ,glass cucurbite 9 s&1 "o p\nd ( ! be/1 mo/ grateful ,_s ( ,salt ne$+ no rectification1 & t 9 "o h\rs space3 ,& by ! b5efit ( a ,furnace sc>ce a span wide1 & ) a v few ,*>-coal1 sc>ce exce$+ ?ree p\nd weight4 ,v]ily if !re be any artificial de/illation ?is is x3 ,& n[ let ! ,f9d-faults look ab\t !m & see if !y c und]/& ^! ?+s we h spok52 we c at all times demon/rate ! tru? h]e(4 ,x is altoge!r inconv5i5t to %ew su* an artificial de/illation unto sw9i% ,m51 x is only due to ! ,lov]s ( ! tru?1 ( :i* sort !re are to be f\nd b a v few 9 ?is pres5t age4 ,& t ?is is true1 viz4 t a mo/ grateful ,_s ( ,salt may mo/ easily be prep>$ 9 va/ quantity1 do? ev5 h5cefrom mo/ evid5tly appe>1 9 t !re are "s 9 ^! places :o hav+ foll[$ my in=mation1 d1 because ( _! mak+ x 9 great pl5ty & )\t any great ,lab\r1 sell a p\nd !re( = an imp]ial4 ,= my own p>ticul> affairs d n p]mit me to take on me t ,lab\r1 yet not)/&+1 ,i h be/[$ ! artifice on su* ,m5 z n[ "k x z well z ,i my self d1 & :o likewise d make t ,_s 9 su* quantity z may supply all ,europe4 ,b =asmu* z ,i did n h]et(ore f9d out s f>1 z to see x excel ,aqua-regia 9 ! extraction ( ,gold out ( su* ,/ones1 ,s&1 & ,clay z conta9 ,gold 9 !m1 & :i* are e :]e obvi\s4 ,i c\ld n omit ! comm5d+ ( x 9 ?is place1 mo/ highly unto all ,m52 = t ,_s ha? an especial delight 9 1 n only 9 t :i* is fixt1 b also ) t :i* is volatile1 :]eby x extracts x & r5d]s x fixt4 ,!re are "s ,m9]als1 ,/ones1 ,s&1 ,e>?s1 :i* h 9 !m abundance ( volatile ,gold1 :i* is n 9 ! lea/ durable 7or fixt17 b is c>ri$ up 7or =c$ away7 9 ! =m ( a vap\r & vani%e? into ! air1 & s consequ5tly n at all to be acc\nt$ = true 1 see+ x _c brook ! =ce ( ! melt+ ,fire4 ,besides ?is1 !re d (t-times occur moil preci\s ,treasures ( no pr(it to any man1 :i* may be br\ght to mo/ em95t uses 7or b5efit7 by ! ,extraction1 ,precipitation1 ,*eese-mak+1 & ,liquefaction deliv]$ by me4 ,= su* ,metals z ! ,_s ( ,salt d n tie & make fixt 9 ! extractions1 or makes !m su*1 ) :i* we h tak5 or fi%t ! ,sol out ( ! ,aqua-regia or ,_s ( ,salt2 to ! obta9+ ( :i* ?is is also ( mu* conducem5t4 ,if ! ,*eese n[ made be altoge!r fixt by ! help ( an artificial ,cem5t1 & ! gradatory flux+ matt] be especially r$uc$ 9 su* a ,vessel1 out ( :i* n s mu* z ! lea/ volatile "p c evaporate3 by :i* x comes to pass1 t n only ! volatile ,gold y h caught is made fixt1 b ev5 a "p ( ! net ( or is by graduation made aure\s3 ,= e volatile ,gold do? ex]cise its op]ations 9 ! ,fire ^u o!r ,metals1 & makes !m aure\s1 s t ! ,sol arise? !nce to be ( a great] quantity1 ?an t 0 :i* by ! help ( ! silv]y or lead5 ,d>t 0 tak5 out ( ! extract4 ,he$ ^! ?+s & proce$ on 9 a legitimate c\rse1 & y %all f9d su* ?+s z y _c z yet conceive (4 ,! ,fi%+ is cle>ly en\gh describ$ 9 ?is place1 & s is ! ,cem5tation & ,r$uction ( ! ,*eese cle>ly propos$1 & may be mo/ easily p]fect$4 ,b ,god 7if ?\ become/ acceptable unto him7 c yet %ew unto !e a mu* m comp5di\s way ( p]fect+ ?is "w ) less lab\r1 & ( obta9+ great] ?+s4 ,be cont5t = ?is "t ) :at ha? be5 at pres5t taught1 give ,god ! ?anks & =get n ! ,poor1 & ,he w !n %ew unto !e m & m comp5di\s ways1 ( *e]fully manag+ ! "w 7"h7 describ$1 to 8 ,hon\r1 & ! ,com=t ( ! ,poor1 & )\t any wrong+ ?9e own ,consci5ce1 or hurt+ ( ?y ,neighb\r4 ,y ne$ n be mu* sollicit\s ab\t su* k9d ( ,e>?s1 ,/ones or ,s&1 f :i* y may extract ! ,gold1 = e l& is e :]e /or$ ) su*1 nor ne$ we sp5d mu* "t 9 se>*+ aft] !m4 ,likewise x w be a mo/ easie ?+ = !e by my writ+s to make ,salt-petre1 ( ,salt-petre to make ,aqua-=tis & ,aqua-regia3 ,"o b>e p\nd ( ,aqua-=tis may be suffici5t = !e to beg9 ! op]ation )al1 = !re is n mu* ( x lo/ 9 ! "w x self2 & :at ( x is wa/$ may easily be repair$ by an addition ( common ,salt3 ,& z = ! extract+ bo? ! fixt & volatile ,gold & ,luna out ( ! ,e>?1 & ( p]fect+ x1 ?\ ha/ no reason to hope ( f9d+ a m comp5di\s way ?an t is :i* ,i h "h exhibit$ unto !e4 ,y may leave su* ,metals 7or ,ores7 z h 9 !m pl5ty ( ,sol & ,luna1 unto o!rs2 & take only ! scoria z 'tw]e1 & !ncefrom extract y\r "p1 & none w =bid y t4 ,b if s be ?\ can/ be b a p>tak] ( an aure\s ,e>? 7or ,ore7 !n w all ?+s fadge ! bett]4 ,,nb4 ,! & t is 9 ! ,extractions may be precipitat$ by ! help ( 1 b mu* m *>geably & m difficultly ?an by or 1 because ! us$ 9 ?is op]ation _c be us$ a second "t4 ,,nb4 ,! & may be also extract$ f ! wat] )\t precipitation2 by ab/ract+ ! ,aqua-regia f ! & ! ,aqua-=tis f ! 3 b besides ?is k9d ( proce$+ be+ full ( ,lab\r1 we %\ld receive b little fixt ,metal1 & sc>ce ! "o half ( :at is gott5 by ! a=em5tion$ way3 ,= ! & d reta9 ) !m "s "p ( ! ,aqua-=tis & ,aqua-regia1 & !reby become %>p or s\r :i* is a ?+ contr>y 7or an ,enemy7 to all ,fluxes1 & :i* also does n only cause an evaporation ( su* ,volatile ,gold & ,silv] z is !re91 7b )al "s "p ( t :i* is fixt too17 9 ! melt+4 ,b n[ 9 ?is ,fi%+ trade t ,i h describ$1 be+ caught x is ei!r edulcorat$1 or ! corrosive p[] is ext+ui%t by ! addition ( a fixt ,salt2 s t h]eby ! or holds ) x self z well ! volatile z fixt ,gold & 4 ,,nb4 ,he t %all in/itute ?is op]ation aright1 w f9d t ! volatile ,gold w 79 ! secret ,r$uction7 yet f>!r transmute "p ( ! & into by ,graduation1 & s w reap a d\ble 7portion (7 = :i* ,god is des]v$ to be ?ank$4 ,i h h]e9 be5 m prolix ?an ,i int5d$1 :i* ,i entreat o!rs to accept 9 good "p3 ,x c\ld h>dly be t ! ?+s ,i h deliv]$1 c\ld be c\*$ 9 few] words4 ,wise ,m5 inde$ ne$ n _m words1 b :]e are su*8 ,bett] is x !re=e to set d[n ?+s at l>ge4 ,n[ x foll[s t we %ew by :at means we may h b5efit out ( ! edulcoratory ,wat]1 & n be =c$ to ?r[ x away4 ,we h taught 9 ! prec$5t disc\rse1 h[ ^? wat]s :i* is extract$ & precipitat$ )1 may be us$ = a f>!r extraction ( 3 ,= :5 ! ,aqua-=tis 9 :i* or is dissolv$ is mixt ) ! ,aqua-regia :]e9 is dissolv$1 !re arise? n any mutation or *ang+1 b t or only :i* 0 9 ! ,aqua-=tis settles to ! bottom1 s t ?is wat] :]e9 su* a precipitation is made1 may aft]w>ds s]ve in/ead ( ,aqua-regia1 & s consequ5tly ) x may be extract$ out ( ! ,metals4 ,b see+ t ! precipitat$ or mu/ be excell5tly well edulcorat$ by (t5 p\r+s on ( wat]1 a=e x be dri$1 h5ce x comes to pass t !re is ga!r$ a va/ deal ( su* edulcoratory ,wat]s4 ,n[ t ev5 ?is may n be ?r[n away z useless1 & t no?+ may be lo/ 9 s noble a "w1 ,i h "h det]m9$ briefly to decl>e1 by :at means we may likewise cat* "s b5efit ev5 out ( t too4 ,to d ?is1 'tis necess>y t ! useless wat] be sep>at$ f ! ,aqua-=tis2 n[ su* a sep>ation _c be effect$ 9 metallick ,vessels because ( ! %>pness ( ! ,aqua-=tis2 lea/ 9 l5g? ( "t !y %\ld be dissolv$3 ,b to p]=m ! same 9 ,vessels ( ,glass w\ld take up mu* "t & fire2 !re is !re=e ( necessity ano!r way "h requir$ to p]=m ! same2 & a bett] ?an ?is1 :i* ,i w "h deliv]1 ,i ?9k c h>dly be contriv$4 ,make y !re=e an ,ar* ( ,lime1 ,a%es1 & ,horse-dung1 accord+ to ! a=e prescrib$ mann]1 :]e we treat$ ( mak+ ,salt-petre 7ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ! book7 dry x by putt+ fire !reund]1 c4 ,! ,ar* be+ dry$1 p\r on1 by little & little1 s mu* edulcorat+ wat]1 z ! ,ar* is capable ( attract+1 & until y %all f9d x to be made ?or\ghly moi/2 ! ,ar* be+ on ?is wise moi/n$1 dry x aga93 & be+ dry$ moi/5 x aga9 z a=e4 ,& s repeat ?is "w ( moi/n+ & dry+ s long till ! ,ar* w receive into x self no m wat]4 ,?is done1 !re rema9s no m1 b to d ?us1 viz4 ,let ! said ,ar* be brok5 to pieces1 & be gr\nd ) a ,mill into f9e p[d]2 ^u ! p[d] let be ?r[n fair wat]1 & s let !re be made a ,lixivium1 out ( :i* by due boil+ may be made mo/ excell5t & delicate ,saltpetre4 ,b "h mu/ be v good he$ tak51 t y use ab\t ! build+ ( ! ,ar*1 ,wood-,a%es1 & ,lime made ( ,/one 7or ,*alk72 :]eby ! %>pness ( ! edulcoratory wat] may be ext+ui%t 7or mortifi$7 by ! fixt ,salt inh]5t 9 ! a%es & lime1 & ! corrosivity be tak5 away1 & mo/ excell5t ,nitre may arise !ncefrom2 = if ,aqua-=tis be p]mixt ) ! fixt ,salt ( wood-a%es1 bo? ( !m lose _! ,nature1 & ,nitre is made !re(4 ,b t ! op]ation may m luckily succe$1 & we may be ! m c]ta9 ( ! ev5t1 x w be ! be/ way1 to put 91 by little & little1 "s ,lee ( wood-a%es fir/ ( all1 7a=e ! edulcorat+ wat] be ?r[n ^u ! ,ar*7 & ?is putt+ on1 to be s long cont9u$ till all ebullition & noise cease1 :]eby all ! %>pness ( t wat] may be tak5 away2 ?is done1 t wat] is to be p\r$ ^u ! ,ar*1 & y are to proce$ on accord+ to ! a=e-prescrib$ me?od2 & s %all y h excell5t ,salt-petre1 :e!r y\r ,ar* be made ( ,lime & ,a%es1 or ( ,mud & ,a%es4 ,,nb4 ,if ?is tak+ away ( ! %>pness ( ! edulcoratory wat] by ! b5efit ( a wood-a%es ,lee1 be n f9i%$1 & done be=e x be p\r$ ^u ! ,ar*1 x is cle>ly requisite t x be done 9 ! ,ar* x self1 by ! goodness ( ! ,lime & ! said a%es1 by :i* t %>pness may be ext+ui%$4 ,x is1 ,i confess1 all a case :i!r t %>pness be ext+ui%t ) a ,lixivium a=e2 or else be done 9 ! ,ar* x self4 ,yet nev]!less1 see+ t ,op]ation is ! saf] :i* ha? a =ego+ tak+ away ( ! %>pness a=e x be p\r$ on ! ,furnace1 !re=e x is bett] s to in/itute x2 specially1 see+ x !n matt]s n at all any ?+1 :at condition ! matt] is ( :i* ! ,ar* is made )2 because !n su* a wat] ne$s no m b an unfold+ 7or evaporation7 & coagulation1 & ?is may z well be done by ! help ( an ,ar* made ( mud1 z by "o made ( ,lime3 ,o!rwise if ! %>pness ( ! edulcoratory wat] be n tak5 away by ! ,lixivium1 an ,ar* made ( mud is ( no use1 = by ?is means y w\ld n get any ,salt-petre at all1 b r all ! wat] w\ld be consum$ by evaporation1 :i* ne$ n be at all fe>$1 if we use an ,ar* made ( ,lime & ,a%es1 see+ t t wat] is by ?is means mortify$4 ,& s1 by ?is means1 t edulcoratory wat] may be mo/ commodi\sly prep>$ = f>!r uses1 & ! ,salt-petre :i* is extract$ !nce1 is exce$+ good to make ,aqua-=tis )2 & we may ga!r z mu* 9 quantity !re( z ! extraction ( & out ( ! ,metals1 ,/ones1 ,clay1 & ,m9]als requires4 ,,nb4 ,if any "o be desir\s ( m excell5t b5efits1 let him dissolve1 9 t edulcoratory wat]1 7,b47 or 7,c47 & 9 ! ,lixivium 7let him dissolve7 7,d47 !n mix bo? ,solutions3 ,:5 ! f]m5tation is ov]1 he w h d\ble ! quantity ( ,nitre1 ?an :at he w\ld o!rwise h f ! b>e mixtion ( ! contr>ies toge!r1 & p\r+ !m on ! ,ar*2 ! reason ( :i* ?+ is ?is2 because 7,e47 is no?+ else inw>dly b ,nitre1 b x _c come =? to light be=e ! body be brok51 & till t salt :i* /icks 7or lies hid7 )91 be :olly fre$ 7( its bonds7 :]eby x may be turn$1 toge!r ) ! ,corrosive ,_s into ,nitre4 ,! l is to be und]/ood ( 7,f47 because ev5 t also is brok5 7z ,i may say7 to pieces by ! ,lee ( ! wood-a%es1 & s ! ,salt t lies hid )91 & :i* is no?+ else b ,nitre1 %ews x self to sight1 & passe? ) ! o!r ,salt ( ! ,lixivium into ,nitre4 ,c]ta9ly ?is lab\r1 viz4 ! mortification ( ! edulcorat+ wat] by a ,lee ( wood-a%es1 & ! conc5tration ( ,nitre1 ^u ! ,ar*es made ( lime or mud1 is an egregi\s inv5tion2 nor d ,i ?9k t ?is bus9ess c be bett] manag$ any k9d ( way1 ?an by :at ha? be5 "h %ewn1 especially if ! ,species1 "h notifi$1 be also !reto adhibit$ 7or made use (7 7,i "k n ,i say1 any way7 by :i* great] pl5ty ( ,nitre may be ga!r$2 = ! coagulation _c be done 9 a ,copp] or ,iron pan1 because n only ! ,pan w\ld be corrod$ & wa/$1 b ! ,nitre w\ld be r5dr$ impure4 ,b if n[ ! op]ation be in/itut$ aright1 we %all get m ,nit] ?an inde$ is requisite = ! extract+ & out ( ! ,metals2 s t we may get u & )\t any co/s3 :i* inv5tion v]ily is a mo/ noble "o ev5 9 all p>ts ( ! ,_w1 & a mo/ high gift ( ,god3 = :i*1 we h good reason above all ?+s to r5d] ,him des]v$ ?anks1 & next ,him1 to ^? :o op5 su* a ,noble & ,unhe>d-( ,inv5tion1 & :i* is s pr(itable to all ,m54 ,b ?is ,inv5tion w be especially pr(itable 9 ^? places ( ! ,_w1 :]e ,aqua-=tis is mu* us$1 & is pres5tly aft] ! fir/ us+ !re(1 ?r[n away z unpr(itable1 z x usually happ5s 9 ! ,m9t h\ses1 :]e abundance ( & is sep>at$ 9 great quantity1 & consequ5tly abundance ( ,aqua-=tis consum$1 s t by ! b5efit ( ?is inv5tion ( m9e1 we might get mu* e ye>2 b mo/ ( all 9 ^? places :]e are f\nd su* ,/ones & ,s& :i* are endu$ ) ,gold1 b yet w n yield any by ! help ( ! usual melt+4 ,besides too1 ?is inv5tion is exce$+ pr(itable = su* k9d ( ,metals ( & 1 t h n z yet gott5 _! due rip5ess or fixity1 & s fly away 9 ! melt+1 & yield ei!r none at all1 or at be/ b v little ( ,gold4 ,= ! common melt+ fire =ce? away ! ,volatile ,gold1 & t resides 9 ! ,metals 7or ,ores7 :i* is n at all s "h1 = all 7( x7 is made fixt by ! ,aqua-=tis1 & pres]v$4 ,i d believe t !re is n a place to be f\nd1 :]e su* k9d ( ,/ones1 ,s&1 or ,clay may n be ga!r$1 z hold 9 !m ,gold & 1 ei!r fixt or ,volatile1 & :i* may be extract$ !ncefrom mo/ easily1 & ) exce$+ pr(it accord+ to ! way a=espok5 (4 ,b1 = z mu* z !re are _m1 :o pret5d t su* l ,/ones1 ,s&1 ,clay1 & ,m9]als z h ,gold 9 !m1 are no :]e to be f\nd1 & t consequ5tly ?is inv5tion ( m9e is altoge!r 9 va93 ,to su* z ^! ,i ?us apply1 viz4 ,t su* l ,subjects are !re=e unkn[n1 because few !re are t seek aft] !m1 or are will+ to exp]i5ce ought1 b rema9 cont5t$ ) su* ?+s only z ! ,anci5ts h taught1 & p]swad$ !mselves t & _c be sep>at$ out ( ! ,metals1 b only by ! =ce ( fire1 :]e z not)/&+ ! op]ation may be f> easili]1 & m pr(itably in/itut$1 accord+ to ! me?od by me prescrib$1 b especially 9 ^? ,metals 7or ,ores7 ( & 1 :i* ei!r require too mu* exp5ce = _! melt+1 or are z yet unripe & volatile1 & s fly away 9 ! melt+2 = a great quantity ( & may be extract$ ) a little quantity ( ,aqua-=tis2 yea ! extraction be+ duly made1 & to ! be/ pr(it1 !re may be !re( made ,salt-petre2 s t su* an extraction ( & requires b v little co/s4 ,if any "o desires an easi] way ( extract+ let him use ,_s ( ,salt prep>$ aft] ! mann] by me deliv]$1 :i* said ,_s he may =tify by add+ a f\r? "p ( ,salt-petre1 :i* v same 7:5 ! ,extraction is f9i%t7 may be r$uc$ into ,salt-petre1 l z we h said ( ,aqua-=tis t ha? be5 already us$4 ,,nb4 ,an easi] op]ation yet !n all ^!1 is ?is1 :i* may be p]=m$ ! dry way4 ,take ! ,metal1 ,/ones1 or ,m9]al1 r$uce !m into p[d]1 mix !m ) ! ,salt 7,g7 & make !m ) clay into ,balls ab\t ! bigness ( a little ,head4 ,make ^! balls r$ hot1 & by ?is means ! ,salt w dissolve ! ,sol 9 ! ,fire1 & attract x out ( ! ,metals4 ,?is done1 gr9d ! ,balls or ,pellets1 & extract !ncefrom 9 a l>ge ,pot or ,vessel a ,lixivium ) boil+ hot wat]1 = ! ,salt :i* ha? attract$ ! 9 ! ,cem5tation1 mixe? x self ) ! ,wat]3 ,out ( ?is ,salt-wat] maye/ ?\ aft]w>ds cat* ! by ! help ( a ,solution ( 1 add$ = ! precipitation2 n[ out ( ! ,salt x self maye/ ?\ make excell5t ,salt-petre4 ,s t y may mo/ easily extract out ( ! ,e>? bo? fixt & volatile & )\t any melt+ x4 ,nay n only & b ev5 ,copp] too1 :e!r we proce$ ! dry way or ! moi/ way3 ,= we may extract good ,sol out ( ! scoria ( ,sol & ,luna & ,v5us :i* are ca/ away1 yea & out ( ,m>s x self too1 & by ! a=e-%[n way4 ,,nb4 ,! reason is ?is1 because ! ,iron be+ purg$ 9 a /rong ,fire is heapt up z x 7 into gold5i% ,scoria :i* b few "k (1 & w believe1 ?\gh x be mo/ true4 ,= :5 a ,metal is s burnt ) su* a vehem5t ,fire z to ref]able glassy ,scoria1 x ha? gott5 to x self a m noble nature1 & !nce=? is able to exhibit or yield good ,sol3 ,yea ?\gh !y be ! ,scoria ( or 1 :i* ?+ t excell5t ,metallurgi/ ,isaac ,holl&us did also "k1 :5 he said1 ,if any "o makes 1 or into ,glass1 & r$uce? x1 x w n be 1 1 or 1 b 3 ,& if any "o full turn into ,glass1 & !n r$uce x1 x w n be 1 b ,t9cture4 ,nor 0 ?is knack unkn[n to ,bracescus1 :o taught ! mak+ ( ! ,philosoph]s /one out ( ! scoria ( ,iron1 b he is laught at1 by ano!r ,philosoph]1 ?\gh undes]v$ly4 ,?\gh ,i d n "k ! way ( extract+ ! ,t9cture out ( ,iron1 yet ?is ,i "k2 t !re h be5 _m :o h extract$ good ,sol by ,aqua-regia out ( ! v gre5 ,scoria ( ,iron1 :5 not)/&+1 ! x self out ( :i* ! ,scoria came 0 de/itute ( ,gold2 ! cause :]e( we %[$ b n[4 ,n[ if !y _h b kn[n my inv5tion ( mo/ easie prep>+ a conv5i5t ,m5/ruum = ! extract+ ( ! ,t9cture1 & !n ! mann] ( aft]w>ds sep>at+ ! ,sol aga91 )\t los+ ! ,wat]1 c]ta9ly !y w\ld h be5 able to p]fect t ,extraction ) a great deal ( b5efit1 :]eas 7n hav+ ?is7 !y only beheld ! possibility ( ! ?+ )\t pr(it4 ,= if ?is ,lab\r be in/itut$ accord+ to my inv5tion a=e-writt51 we may extract ! ,v5us 7:i* commonly is 9 ! poor] ,m9]als7 out ( !m1 & t ) mu* pr(it & 9 great quantity1 & ! extraction be+ made1 7:e!r x be done ! moi/ way or ! dry7 we may by ! b5efit ( ! solution ( or 1 get out ! !nce :ile/ x is yet mixt ) ! wat]1 yea & aft]w>ds by ! b5efit ( ! ,copp] x self4 ,he n[ t well und]/&s ! reason ( ?is ,fi%+ & r$uction ne$s n to se>* aft] ! ,metals 7or ,ores7 ( ,sol & ,luna1 = :atsoev] ,metals 7or ,ores7 ( ,v5us conta9 b ev5 a v little portion ( !m1 w be able to furni% a man ) necess>ies suffici5tly en\gh4 ,b t ! ,read] may n ?9k t ^! say+s ( m9e1 viz4 t !re are subjects to be 9 all places f\nd t are endu$ ) ,gold1 are fictions1 & are n f\nd$ ^u any exp]im5ts1 7= ,i d\bt n b t abundance w n only acc\nt ^! say+s = falsities1 b d]ide !m too7 ,i ?\ght x n mu* f ! purpose1 if ,i %ew$ "s little place only1 :]e y may f9d su* ,metals 7or ,ores7 z are endu$ ) ,gold1 :i* not)/&+ 7 nev] br\ght into use1 t s x may h5ce appe> t su* ,gold5 subjects mu/ be likewise f\nd 9 _m places4 ,let u !re=e ca/ an eye to a "p ( ! ,mh5e1 & let u get out ^? ,treasures t are !re hidd51 & at pres5t are n pr(itable to any1 :i* nev]!less may be ( mighty conducem5t & b5efit to ! :ole ,inhabitants ( ^? p>ts4 ,! ,mh5e is a ,riv] mo/ ab\nd+ ) ,boats & ,fi%2 x ha? its rise out ( a v high p9e-be>+ ,m\nta91 x is 9 "s sort conjo9$ ) ?ree bord]+ well kn[n ,riv]s1 ,sata1 ,adrana1 & ,nava2 :i* aga9 spread !mselves unto ! qu>t]s ( ,heav51 z ,ea/1 ,s\?1 & ,nor?4 7,?is p9if]\s ,m\nta9 is n b>ely "o ,m\nta91 b consi/s ( _m :i* are exce$+ full ( ,p9e-trees1 ,bee*1 ,oakes1 ,bir*1 & o!r ,trees set v ?ick toge!r1 & s yields an ,h>b\r = bo? wild & tame ,bea/s47 ,?is ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta91 & :i* is ! highe/ 9 all ,g]many 7& ( :i* ,gasp> ,brus*ius wrote a p>ticul> ,treatise1 :i* is exce$+ pr(itable = su* z /udy metallick affairs to read17 is /or$ ) _m notable ,metals 7or ,ores47 ,= !re 0 n only ,gold digg$ out pl5tifully 9 v>i\s p>ts ( t ,m\nta91 _m ye>s s9ce1 7& !reupon !re's a ,city call$ ,goltgangh by ! ,g]mans1 z if y %\ld say a ,ve9 ( ,gold37 ,b )al ! o!r m common ,metals t lie "h hidd5 d = ! mo/ "p all ( !m conta9 ,gold1 ) not)/&+ is n at ?is day by reason ( ! ignorance & unskilfulness ( ,m5 sep>at$ f !m4 ,nor are ! b>e ,metals only ( t place all ( !m endu$ ) ,gold1 b almo/ all ! ,e>?s1 ,s&1 & ,/ones h ,sol 9 !m4 ,yea ev5 9 ?is "t ev5 ,antimony ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold is digg$ out 9 t place4 ,!re=e x may mo/ easily be prov$1 t ?is ,m\nta9 out ( :i* ! ,mh5e fl[s =? is /uff$ ) ,sol bo? 9 ! outside & inside p>ts1 ) :i* pro( ,i mu/ at pres5t 9 ?is place re/1 lea/ ,i %\ld be too t$i\s4 ,all su* z are skill'd 9 metallick ,affairs d well "k1 t all ! metall9e ,ore1 t !y get 9 & ab\t ?is ,m\nta91 is endu$ ) ,gold4 ,! mo/ /udi\s se>*] ( nature ,ma!sius 9 ,s>epta te/ifies t he saw an ,iron ,/one or ,ore endu$ ) ,ve9s ( fixt & malleable ,gold4 ,! a=e-prais$ ,gasp> ,brus*ius 9 ! description ( ?is ,m\nta91 m5tione? among/ o!r ?+s1 t 9 a little ,t[n call$ ,e9si$el1 situate ne> ! said ,m\nta91 0 a ,t9 m9e h]et(ore f\nd1 by ! ,treasures ( :i* ! a=esaid little ,t[n 0 built4 ,!re did a c]ta9 ,metal-man call$ ,sigismund ,wans le>n f an ,italian ,woman1 :om he m>ri$ aft] ! dea? ( h] =m] ,husb&1 h[ ,sol 0 to be sep>at$ f ,jupit]3 ,f :5ce he got him s mu* ri*es1 t ev5 a=e he di$1 he caus$ an egregi\s ,hospital to be built1 & )al contribut$ !reto _m ?\s&s ( ,cr[ns1 ) :i* twelve anci5t ,m51 & ?ree ,prie/s %\ld be always n\ri%$2 to ! p]=mance ( :i* !re is v]ily a great deal ( ,gold requir$ ye>ly4 ,?is n[ is n to be at all accompt$ z a me] fable1 b ! v pure tru?3 ,= 9 t edifice1 ! ,effigies ( ! ,f\nd] ,sigismund ,wans1 & ! ,f\ndress ,b>b>y1 are yet to be se5 ev5 at ?is v day4 ,( :i* likewise ,mat!w ,m]ianus 9 8 ,description ( ,franconia1 make? m5tion4 ,b x is suffici5tly en\gh evid5t 7besides ^! ,te/imonies7 t ?is ,m\nta9 is repleat ) ,metals 7or ,ores7 & especially ) ,gold5 ones1 bo? )9 & )\t1 & h5ce arose t ,prov]b ( ! anci5ts1 viz4 ,t ! ,c\ntry-man do? 9 ?is ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta9 (t5times ?r[ a /one at an ,ox 7or ,c[17 t is m wor? ?an ! ,ox x self4 ,/rang]s give cr$it h]eunto1 z ,italians & o!rs1 & d ye>ly visit ?is ,m\nta91 & dig ! ,gold out ( ^? places :]e !y "k !re lies mu* hidd51 & take x up at _! backs1 & c>ry x away ) !m3 ,& _m su* !re h be5 ) me1 :o h af=d$ _! help to /rang]s 9 digg+ out ,gold3 ,:o =asmu* z !y knew n ! mann] ( extract+ x 7& t !y und]/ood by o!rs t ,i also dealt 9 ,metals17 br\ght me v>i\s k9ds ( ,e>?s1 ,/ones1 ,s&s1 ,clays1 t ,i might try :at 0 9 !m3 & !y did all ( !m ab\nd ) ,gold4 ,! ,c\ntry-m5 t live ab\t t ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta9 d daily = ,ga9e's sake c>ry su* e>?s & /ones1 endu$ ) ,gold1 unto ,norimb]ge2 :i* "o or o!r likewise buys1 extract+ !nce by melt+ excell5t ,gold4 ,b n[ if s be ^! m5 did b "k ! extraction ( by ! help ( ,aqua-=tis only 7)\t melt+7 out ( ! e>?s & /ones 7z is "h taught73 ! ne$y ,c\ntry-m5 might live l ! ri*e/ ,citiz5s1 ! ,citiz5s l ! ,nobles1 & ! ,nobles l ,pr9ces2 :i* see+ x ha? n s pleas$ ,god 7to h x7 all 7^!7 ?+s h rema9$ hidd54 ,e "o may easily believe ! ?+s ,i "h utt]1 ,see+ x is already tak5 = grant$ t ?is ,m\nta9 do? ab\nd ) egregi\s ,metals 7or ,ores17 & especially ) ,gold5 ones4 ,^u ?is accompt !re=e ! mo/ ,noble ,m>quess ( ,arspa* :o is ,"l ( ?is ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta9 ha? prohibit$ any ,=eign] f export+ su* ,e>?s 7or ,ores7 !nce = ! "t to come2 & ?\gh he ha? !reby done some?+ to x1 yet he _c :olly h9d] x1 =asmu* z t ,m\nta9 is too va/ & l>ge4 ,b n[ :5 ,i pass d[n f ?is p9e-be>+ ,m\nta9 along ! ,mh5e d[nw>ds1 to su* places z are m pla9 7or ev5 gr\nd7 :]e ,w9e & ,corn gr[s1 !re's no body seeks aft] ,sol & ,luna !re1 b ea* man pr(esse? himself well en\gh cont5t ) ! ,w9e & ! ,corn1 nor ha? !re be5 any ,metal digg$ !nce or !re s\ght = _m ye>s3 ,because !y ?\ght t no pla9s c produce ,metals1 :i* ?+ ,i judge to be false1 & d ga9-say x2 & contr>y-wise affirm t !re are "s p>ts 9 pla9s1 t z to ! production ( ,metals may be comp>$ ) ! mo/ high ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta94 ,n[1 else:]e !re ly high ,m\nta9s ( ea* side ( all ! ,mh5e1 out ( :i* !re comes a mighty quantity ( ,w9e1 b ! ,metals ly hid to all4 ,besides ^!1 ,i my self tri$1 t !re are ,ores ( all k9ds to be f\nd on bo? sides ! ,mh5e ?r\gh\t all ! ,ea/ ( ,franconia ev5 to ,maguntia :]e ! ,mh5e runs into ! ,rhe9e1 b yet z f> z ,i "k1 !re is n any ,metal any:]e digg$ b ,iron only2 & !re=e nei!r c ,i positively %ew & direct to su* or su* ,m9e-pits1 out ( :i* y may app>5tly get ,gold & ,silv]1 b z is said1 !re are e :]e f\nd "s foot+s 7z 'tw]e7 t conta9 ,gold & ,silv]1 & t su* ,/ones 9 ! ,mh5e are r>ely )\t ,metal3 ,b no body proves or tries !m1 or puts !m to use4 ,at ,bamb]g 7:i* is an ,episcopal ,metropolis7 m5 are become m dilig5t1 insomu* t !y h f\nd out sev]al places :]e9 is to be _h ! ,metal 7or ,ore7 ( ,sol3 ,su* z ?is ,metal 7or ,ore7 ( ,sol1 ha? be5 v (t-times br\ght me by ! ,inhabitants ( t ,city1 b all ( x 9 a mann] did conta9 a fluxile & immature ,gold1 :i* _c be extract$ by ! common way ( melt+1 b vani%e? away into ! ,air1 & s ,i did n at t "t mu* e/eem x1 b left x z an unpr(itable ,ore4 ,b n[ ,i h f\nd t su* fluxile ,metals 7or ,ores7 ( ,sol may be br\ght 9 use1 n by ! help ( a vehem5t melt+1 b only by a nitr\s ,wat]1 9 :i* ?is k9d ( fluxile ,metal 7or ,ore7 ( ,sol is fix$ 9 ! extract+ x1 & !n /ays 9 ! melt+1 & yields p]fect ,sol4 ,conc]n+ su* a fixation ( fluxile ,sol 9 /ones1 by a nitr\s ,wat]1 ,i did n at t "t "k x1 o!rwise ?is k ( m9e w\ld h be5 extraord9>ily pr(itable to ! ,inhabitants ( ^? places4 ,yea & ! ,bi%op ( ,bamb]g himself :o is a great ,lov] ( ! ,metals gave me "s pro(s ( 8 ,clem5cy = s]vices ( no mom5t t ,i did him1 s t ,i w\ld !n gladly h be/[$ my utmo/ p[] 9 lieu ( 8 fav\rs1 b no?+ c\ld be effect$ by ! way ( melt+1 because ( ! volatility ( su* a ,metal4 ,b n[ !re may be ga!r$ v consid]able ,treasures by ! b5efit ( nitr\s ,wat]4 ,= n f> f ,bamb]g1 !re is f\nd a ,/one ( great bigness t is exce$+ full ( ,granates1 :i* are ab\t ! bigness ( ,millet or ,hemp-se$3 ,besides too1 all ! ,m\nta9s ( t place d mo/ pl5tifully ab\nd ) ,metal 7or ,ore7 ( ,sol4 ,!re is su* a ,ve9 ( unripe ,gold1 n f> f ,bamb]g1 t lies ?w>t ! ,mh5e1 :i* mu* h9d]s ! ,vessels1 & especially ^? ,boats :i* are wont to br+ va/ quantities ( ,bo>ds1 ,beams1 c4 ye>ly2 insomu* t !y _c always get ov] x1 b at su* "t only :5 ! wat]s are increas$4 ,n[ 9 ! ,summ] "t1 :5 ,ra9 ha? n fall5 a:ile1 ?is ,ve9 is se5 b>e1 :5 ! wat] is fall5 away "s ,ells height2 & h]eupon ! ,m>9]s h smote aga9/ x ) =ce1 & ,tools !reby to remove x1 if possible1 b all 9 va94 ,b = z mu* z ,i nev] 0 m9d$ to run ?i!r1 nor yet am s condition$1 z t envi\s ,dog1 :o hav+ hay "u 8 possession1 c\ld nei!r eat x himself1 nor w\ld suff] ! ,ox to eat ! same2 !re=e ,i 0 will+ to lay op5 ^! ?+s3 ,i _c at pres5t say any m ( ?is fluxile ,ore ( 2 yet if any "o desires m1 let him repair to an ,inhabitant & ,citiz5 ( ,bamb]g1 by "n ,n4 ,n4 a ,f>ri]1 :o _m times deliv]$ to me t k9d ( ore dur+ my aboad at ,kitz+4 ,?is man w satisfy e ones reque/1 & w %ew :]e x is to be f\nd4 ,!re h v]ily be5 o!rs t h br\ght unto me v>i\s k9ds ( ,ores2 b ,i h long s9ce =gott5 _! names4 ,if y only seek1 y w f9d 9 t place1 abundance ( su* ,gold5 ,metal 7or ,ores7 b all ( !m 9 a mann]1 fluxile 7or crude17 & possess+ b little fixt ,gold1 & al?\gh !y %\ld n h 9 !m any fixt 1 & t n any ?+ c\ld !nce be extract$ by ! way ( melt+1 yet not)/&+ x is n[ kn[n to ,d4 ,g4 by :at means 7by ! liquid way ( ,nitr\s wat]7 all ! fluxile 7or crude7 may be abundantly extract$ out ( ! /ones1 be fix$1 & be turn$ into good ) abundance ( pr(it4 ,! ,mh5e ne> ,bamb]g is occupi$ ) ,vessels or ,%ips1 & ,i my self h sail$ along ! ,mh5e1 & on bo? sides ( ! ,mh5e f ,bamb]g ev5 to ,wirtzb]g1 did light ^u v>i\s k9ds ( ,metals 7or ,ores7 :i* 7 n void ( & 1 out ( :i* mu* & may be extract$ by ! help ( ?is inv5tion ( m9e1 by ! moi/ way by ,nitre wat]1 if m5 w\ld b only apply !mselves to ! "w4 ,b inde$ ! ,corn & ! ,w9e :i* ,god ha? s abundantly v\*saf$ to ^? ,c\ntries1 is ! cause t no body m9ds any ?+ else1 = !y h en\gh to suffice !m1 & !re=e leave ! ,metals 7or ,ores7 ( & unt\*t4 ,)\t d\bt1 ! :ole ,wood t rea*e? f ,wirtzb]g or ,kitz+1 ev5 almo/ to ,bamb]g1 is full ( ,metals 7or ,ores7 & yet 7z f> z ,i "k7 !re is n digg$ any ( ! ,metal 7or ,ore7 ( ,sol or ,luna !re94 ,x is report$ t !re 0 ,sol & ,luna digg$ up h]et(ore at ,cassel2 at ! o!r side ( ! ,mh5e1 t[>ds ! ,t[n :i* ! ,g]mans call ,kon+%oef51 9 ! ,m\nta9 !y call ,hasb]gh1 !re 0 h]et(ore1 ,copp] digg$1 :i* n[ is left (1 because ! ,copp] is n fusile en\gh1 nor ha? x any sulphure\s fl9t jo9$ ) x1 by ! help ( :i* x is made fluxile 7b is7 inclos$ 9 a ,s&i% ,/one4 ,n[ out ( #ajj weight ( ?is1 !re c h>dly be extract$1 by ! help ( a /rong melt+ fire iiij4 4 = ! ,s&y ,/one be+ de/itute ( a sulphure\s fl9t9ess1 do? 9 ! melt+ turn ! ,copp] x self toge!r into ,scoria2 yet not)/&+ we are able by ! help ( ,v9eg> to extract above xij4 or xvj4 4 ( ,copp]1 & ?is ,i h try$ m ?an once4 ,b :e!r or no t ,metal 7or ,ore7 ( ,copp]1 conta9s 9 x any ,volatile ,gold1 ,i nev] try$1 b t !re is "s !re91 is true2 yea1 & ! ,copp] is v malleable1 & we c !nce extract by ! help ( ,v9eg>1 t :i* is mo/ fair1 & ?is ,i humbly decl>$ to ! mo/ noble ,mogunt9e ,elector1 he be+ at ?is "t ,bi%op ( ,wirtzb]g2 b by ! ,try]s 7or ,ref9]s7 ( t place1 x is haply acc\nt$ ( z unpr(itable because x yields b little by ! help ( ,fusion4 ,i mu/ ne$s confess t b little c be gott5 out by melt+1 b su* ,copp] may be pr(itably extract$ by ! ,acetum ( ! ,wood1 :i* ,gr[s 9 ! places all ab\t 9 abundance1 & may be _h = no?+4 ,! ,mh5e do? e :]e yield su* k9d ( ,fl9ts z are endu$ ) ,gold4 ,ne> ,c>l/adt !re (f]s x self 9 a ,wood a c]ta9 :ite & fat ,e>?1 & aft] "s sort silv]i%1 o!rwise firm 7or /rong17 & is fit = mak+ ( ,crucibles1 & o!r ,in/rum5ts 7or ,vessels7 to be us$ ab\t ! ,fire4 ,y may likewise f9d su* condition$ ,e>? at ,kl+5b]g ^u ! ,mh5e1 :]e mo/ excell5t ,w9e gr[s1 :i* ! ,glass-mak]s ( ,spe*>t use to make ! ,crucibles or ,pots 9 :i* !y melt _! ,glass4 ,x ha? n z yet be5 kn[n t !re ha? be5 any ,ore f\nd 9 ! ,c\nty ( ,w]!im5 :]e great pl5ty ( ,russelle9 ,w9e is ga!r$2 yet nev]!less ,i h prov$ sev]al ,e>?s1 :i* ,i f\nd ab\t ,breib]g1 :i* is ! inexpugnable ,ca/le ( ! ,"l ,*>les ,f]d9& ! ,c\nt ( ,w]!im51 9 :i* ,i f\nd !re 0 conta9$ mu* ,gold4 ,besides ^!1 ,i f\nd opposite to ,w]!im5 :]e !re are ,v9ey>ds1 an ,iron /one 7:ite l sn[1 cov]$ ov] ) o!r /ones17 :i* is endu$ ) & 3 z to ! ext]nal %ape x resembles a :ite ,fl9t1 v weighty1 s z t x sc>ce yields to ! weight ( a piece ( ,iron ( l bigness3 ,b x is no?+ reg>d$1 & is accompt$ ( z a common /one4 ,! ,c\nty ( ,erba* do? inde$ yield pl5ty ( ,iron1 b !re is no?+ at all f\nd ( o!r nobl] ,metals2 yet my op9ion is1 t ev5 9 ?is ,iron are conta9$ bo? & 3 because t !re is s& f\nd 9 sev]al places !re( :i* yields good ,gold1 z ,i h obs]v$ m ?an once2 ! extraction ( :i* may be excell5tly well p]=m$ by ! b5efit ( ,salt-petre4 ,likewise ,talk ( sundry k9ds is f\nd 9 ! said places1 :i* is endu$ ) & 3 & x w\ld easily yield !m =?1 7 x b rightly h&l$1 & dealt ) accord+ to ! way by me prescrib$3 :i* hi!rto we nev] he>d to h be5 done by any4 ,! ,c\nty ( ,erba* & likewise ( ,w]!im5 d ab\nd ) ,iron ,metal 7or ,ore7 & all k9ds ( ,m9]als1 :i* conta9 9 !m1 & 4 ,nor are ! ,metals 7or ,ores7 ( less goodness t are 9 ! ,spe*>t5 ,wood1 & ! bord]+ ,c\ntries2 & yet not)/&+ 'tis evid5t t x yields no?+ at all save ?is1 viz4 ,t !re is excell5t ,salt made !re & ,glass1 9 great pl5ty4 ,x is a ?+ well en\gh kn[n to all m5 t "h are v>i\s ,metals 7or ,ores7 f\nd1 b nev] ha? any s procur$ z to h !m wr\ght ^u1 & !reby to enjoy !m4 ,we f9d 9 ,sev]al places1 an ,e>? impregnat$ ) :ite1 black1 & yell[ ,talk1 especially 79 t "p7 :i* is ne> to ,as*iburg1 & :i* conta9s bo? & 3 :i* not)/&+ by reason ( ! smalness ( ! quantity !re( h nev] hi!rto be5 !ncefrom sep>at$4 ,n f> f a ,village :i* ! ,g]mans call ,s*iltkrop !re (f]s x self a /ony ,talk1 ,some:at ruddi%1 :i* besides ,copp] conta9s also volatile 1 & ( no use at all because !re's b little !re9 conta9$1 & t ! is volatile & _c be obta9$ by ! means ( melt+4 ,p]haps ?is ,talk 0 kn[n ev5 ( old "t1 = ! place :]e x is f\nd 9 pl5ty is by ! ,inhabitants ( t place call$ ! ,gold-pit ev5 to ?is day3 = x is n incr$ible b t !re 0 ,gold f\nd !re4 ,h[ev] !re is n at ?is "t any extract$ out ( t ,talk4 ,i h v (t5 extract$ !nce mo/ beaute\s ,v]de-grease by ! help ( de/ill$ ,v9eg>4 ,= see+ t !re is pl5ty ( ,wood to be _h 9 t place1 & consequ5tly requires no co/s1 we may get u va/ quantities ( ,acetum gratis1 7or = no?+73 & by ! help !re( extract ! ,copp] out ( ! said ,talk3 ,v]ily _m noble ,n5 w\ld h 7!ncefrom7 :]eon to live hon\rably4 ,,nb4 ,b if we make a ,_s ( ,salt1 & ) x be+ =tifi$ ) a f\r? "p ( ,nitre1 extract ! ,copp] & ! out ( ! said ,talk1 & !n fir/ cat* ! by 1 & !n precipitate ! by 1 we %all n only h v malleable ,copp]1 b %all likewise receive ev5 pure 2 & ?is ,i te/ify ^u my own k4 ,he t ha? det]m9$ ! exp]im5t+ ( ^! ?+s1 & yet sees t he does n rightly p]ceive ! ?+s we h "h m5tion$1 ,i advise him to come unto me 9 a fri5dly way1 & ,i w n be want+ unto him to s]ve him & ! ,c\ntry by any f>!r in=mation4 ,v]ily !re lie hidd5 incr$ible ,treasures 9 ^? places1 :i* none "k (1 & :i* yield no?+ at all by ! help ( ,liquefaction1 & :i* we are con/ra9$ if we w\ld h !m fixt & metall9e to make !m s by ! b5efit ( a %>p ,wat]1 & ?is ,i 0 will+ to op5 & notifie = ! ,c\ntries sake4 ,o ?\ ,zoili/ or ,c>p] t und]/&e/ n ?is knack1 pass n ?\ ?y judgm5t h]eupon1 b r exam9e ?y ,w9es1 & tell u :i* is be/31 ei!r ! ,heuba*51 ,kl+5b]gick1 or ,w]!im5 sort3 ,v]ily nei!r ( ^! ,liquors ?\gh !y are /rong1 are conv5i5t = ! extract+ ( ,v5us & ,sol out ( t ,talk3 ,!re is a f> /rong] requir$1 to wit1 "s nitr\s ,_s ( ,salt1 or ,_s ( ,nitre acuat$ ) common ,salt4 ,:5 ! extraction is end$ !re may be ga!r$ pl5ty ( ,nitre out ( ! rema9+ ,m5/ruum4 ,insomu* t !re is no?+ else requir$ b lab\r1 = ! co/s exp5d$ on ! "w are n at all consid]able3 ,& ?us 9 a little space ( "t1 we may get a great quantity ( ,copp] & ,sol4 ,aft] ! same mann] z we h %[n t x is a ?+ possible to extract ,volatile ,sol by ! help ( ,salt-petre out ( su* a disreg>d$ ,talk & o!r ,/ones1 & to make x fixt1 s we c also extract ! same out ( sev]al o!r ,m9]als1 t are pl5tifully en\gh ly+ on bo? sides ( ! ,mh5e4 ,s t n[1 no body ha? any gr\nd to say t ! ,ores _c be f\nd 9 ?is or t ,c\ntry1 or su* conv5i5t ,m9]als1 z out ( :i* we may extract ! volatile & also ! ripe ,gold acord+ to ,glaub]'s prescription4 ,if n[ su* may be f\nd 9 ^? places t are adjac5t to ! ,mh5e1 :i* we always judg$ to be void ( su* treasures1 :at %all we n f9d 9 ^? places1 :i* h already yield$ u v>i\s k9ds ( ,metals = "s hundr$s ( ye>s successively1 & d yet daily exhibit !m2 su* z are ,hassia1 ! ,duk$om ( ,brunswick1 ,saxony1 ,?ur+ia1 ,moravia1 ,bohemia1 ,hung>y1 & t su* l p>ts ( ! ,e>? ab\nd ) ,metals4 ,!re=e1 ,fri5dly ,read]1 d n ?\ p]swade ?y self t !re is any place 9 :i* we are n able to extract _m good ?+s out ( ! ,e>?4 ,i h likewise f\nd v>i\s ,metals 9 our ,holl&1 & yet nev]1 did any "o ev] he> t !re 0 ! lea/ p>ticle ( !m !re9 f\nd1 especially 9 t place t !y call ,velauw2 yet not)/&+ x yields ,ve9s ( ,iron1 & a ,yell[ ,s& :i* ha? 9 x 4 ,nei!r do? t1 place af=d only su* ,s& ,/ones1 ,e>?1 out ( :i* volatile may be extract$1 b )al !re (f] !mselves at ! ,sea-%ore 9 ^? ,s&-hills1 :i* ! ,holl&]s call ,duyn51 :i* ! /ony ,sea heaps up1 ,/ones ( a ,sky col\r1 :i* conta9 4 ,!y are call$ by ! ,holl&]s1 ,ultram>9e4 ,9 ?is place1 is likewise ga!r$ pl5ty ( ,o/iocolla x is ab\t ! l5g? & ?ickness ( ones ,f+]2 yea & sometimes is z big z ones ,arm2 & z 9 a cle> ,season x is easily not$1 7or met )7 s 9 a ,ra9y ,season x is n to be se53 ,x is 9 "s sort holl[$ 9 ! inside2 x is ( a :ite col\r1 l /one-lime1 & !reupon ! ,*yrurgions use x to consolidate ! brok5 bones ( _! ,pati5ts4 ,"s 7z !y h relat$ to me7 h extract$ !re\t-(4 ,!re is n !re=e1 any place t does n conta9 "s ,metal1 & especially & 4 ,?us ,fri5dly ,read]1 y see t !re are 9 all p>ts ( ! ,e>?1 su* ,subjects1 z d conta91 if n fixt1 yet at lea/ wise volatile ,gold2 insomu* t no body may on good gr\nd1 compla9 t nature ha? d5y$ him & 1 s he b kn[s h[1 & be will+ to extract x4 ,did ,g]many b "k ^? ,treasures :i* ! ,e>? conta9s1 & did use !m aright2 c]ta9ly !y ne$ n give place to ! p[] ( any ,mon>*4 ,b x seems z if ,god _h ca/ a bl9dness ^u m51 or at lea/ keeps !m bl9d1 ev5 until ! due "t approa*e? ( help+ ^? t are 84 ,i h "h %ewn ! way = ! ,c\ntry to get ri*es & p[] by2 b z conc]n+ ! way by :i* we may extract bo? ! volatile & fixt ,gold out ( ,/ones1 ,s&1 & ,clay1 )\t any consid]able lab\r co/s1 accord+ to ?is inv5tion ( m9e2 ,i w %ew x 9 my ,laboratory1 :i* by ,gods p]mission1 ,i h begun to erect = ! sake ( ,fri5ds4 ,b :]eas ,i h omitt$ "s words 9 ! description ( ?is inv5tion2 y are to "k t x 0 done ^u ?is acc\nt2 lea/ o!rwise su* a noble ,artifice %\ld fall into ! h&s ( my enemies2 ,i w nev] be want+ to illu/rate 7or expla97 su* ?+s z are some:at m obscure1 unto my fri5ds4 ,! ma9 ?+s are deliv]$ cle> en\gh1 to su* z are 9 any measure skill'd 9 ,*ymi/ry1 b ! unskilful may n hope = any ?+ else 7!reby7 b lab\r 9 va94 ,! ?+ 9 x self is easie1 & )\t rubs1 s z t any "o :o ha? b once se5 ! way1 may und]/& x1 & manage x4 ,i c\ld h exhibit$ ! ?+s ,i h deliv]$1 9 a brief] /ile1 b ^u consid]ation ( ! common good ,i w\ld n2 he t _c f ^! ?+s p]ceive & le>n ought1 let him ?9k t ,god is n will+ to v\*safe him ! ,grace ( und]/&+ !m4 ,& n[1 if ,i _h be5 m9d$ to h exalt$ ?is "w ) mighty praises1 ,i %\ld n h done unseemly at all1 = z mu* z ?is lab\r %9es ev5 9 ! d>k1 & makes _m d\btful ?+s firm & cle>4 ,= by ! means ( ?is lab\r1 we may get u1 n only abundance ( & v easily1 b likewise mo/ excell5t m$icam5ts1 & :i* are n to be accompt$ common2 nay1 ev5 ! (f-drawn ,salt-petre x self1 is a mo/ excell5t m$ic9e = all ,vegetables1 because x is capable ( multiply+ !m abundantly1 9 s mu* t he :o is skilful 9 ?is k9d ( "w & does n =be> f sett+ ab\t x1 w nev] want any ?+4 ,:at great] ?+s c a man desire f ,god1 ?an a s\nd ,body1 daily ,bread1 & z mu* z necessity requires8 n[ ^! gifts ( ,god d abundantly fl[ 9 ^u u by ?is lab\r2 if x 7 n = ! wick$ ,f>nn]iani/s :o are n wor?y ( any good ?+1 & d contemn e ?+ t !y und]/& n1 & 7s consequ5tly7 re/ra9 me f treat+ ( ^! ?+s1 ) any long] & cle>] disc\rse4 ,! :ole _w w\ld be amaz$ to see ! s exce$+ly easie me?od ( bett]+ ( ! ,metals1 & ( mak+ !m p]fect1 & :i* me?od b few !re are t "k4 ,b :atsoev] we h omit$ "h1 %all1 ,god will+1 be %ortly deliv]$ 9 my "w ( 1 :]e we w demon/rate by :at means & may be extract$ ) exce$+ pr(it out ( vile 7or common ,lead1 s t we ne$ n any o!r ,subject1 b ,lead & ! ,salt ( ! ,e>? or a ,m9]al fire 7by ^: help1 nature br+e? 7or advance?7 all ,metals to maturity7 = ! p]=m+ ?is "w2 & h5ce ! ^w ,al*ymy 7:i* signifies no?+ else b ! melt+ ( ,salt7 seems to h tak5 its orig9al4 ,he !re=e t kn[s h[ by ! help ( ,salt1 to make ,metals volatile1 & aga9 fixt 7:i* is n to be done b by solution & coagulation7 su* an "o kn[s ! true & unsophi/cate ,al*imy1 & foll[s ! univ]sal exhortion ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :]e !y say1 ,make ! fixt ,volatile ! ,volatile fixt1 ,dissolve ,coagulate1 c4 ,he t ha? 9 any measure m$dl$ ) ,salt-petre1 easily p]ceives :at my mean+ "h is1 & :at ,i drive at4 ,he :om ,nitre obeys1 him d all ?+s else obey4 ,i h det]m9$ 7by ,god's p]mission7 to erect a ,tryumphant ,*>iot = ,nitre1 to set x !reupon1 z ! greate/ ,mon>* ( ! ,^w to exhibit x to ! ignorant4 ,:]eas n[ ,i _h writt5 d[n ?is mo/ noble way ( comp5di\sly extract+ volatile & fixt ,gold out ( ,/ones1 ,s&s1 & ,e>?s1 & ( f>!r augm5t+ o!r & !reby1 ,i f\nd no?+ pret]mitt$ ( :at may any waies help to ! pr(itably accompli%+ ! ,"w1 save ?is1 viz4 ,:5ce su* aure\s ,subjects are to be tak51 out ( :i* we may extract volatile & fix$ ,sol2 or by :at means !y 7viz4 & 7 may be prep>$ by su* l lab\r 9 great quantity4 ,to satisfie su* z ^! ,i nei!r w1 nor c def]r x4 ,s !n1 z t\*+ ! ,gold5 ,mat]ials1 !re ha? be5 en\gh %ewn already to prove t !y are e :]e to be f\nd1 & put case !re 7 none to be f\nd1 is !re n a ,gold5 ,silv] e :]e to be f\nd1 & t ,silv] may be sep>at$ f ! ,gold1 be ,cem5t$1 & aga9 made aure\s1 z (t5 z "o %all please4 ,yea1 & ,gold may be pr(itably extract$ out ( a c]ta9 7sort (7 ,t91 especially ! ,gey]sb]gick & s likewise out ( "s ,iron too4 ,n[ t su*1 7viz4 ,gold7 may be made 9 great quantity we may dissolve ! t /icks 9 ,/ones1 ) ,_s ( ,salt1 acuat$ ) a little quantity ( ,nitre2 = su* a _s w n be s co/ly z ,nitr\s wat] is4 & besides ?is too1 x w 7aft] x ha? be5 us$ 9 ! said sep>ation7 yield excell5t ,salt-petre1 ( full z mu* price & value z ! ,_s ( ,salt x self 0 (4 ,s t by ?is means we may extract ! )\t ^? co/s 7too73 ,& ?is moi/ extraction may be excell5tly well p]=m$ 9 a ,vapor\s ,balneo4 ,b if we seek aft] ! dry way 7( do+ x7 !n ! ,/ones are to be mixt ) ,salt & a f\r? "p ( ,nitre1 & be+ mixt are to be made up into little balls by ! help ( "s fat ,e>?1 s z to /ick toge!r3 ,!n are !y to be dri$ 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 or else ev5 9 ! op5 field1 ) a ,fire ( ,wood1 ! :i* may be done 9 "o h\rs "t4 ,! ,cem5tation be+ made1 !y are to be p[d]$1 & out ( ! p[d] is a ,lixivium to be extract$ by ! means ( ,wat]1 & y %all h ! p]mixt ) ! ,lixivium1 :i* is to be !nce extract$ by ! help ( ! solution ( 1 out ( ! ,lixivium may ,nitre be aft]w>ds made4 ,& n[ by ?is means may a mo/ easie & no ways co/ly op]ation at all1 be in/itut$ ) "s hundr$s weight4 ,sid5ote3 99 ,m5tion$ 9 ! ,second ,c5tury4 ,b z conc]n+ ! melt+ & r$uction ( ! :i* conta9s 9 x ! :i* x caught1 x may easily be done1 b 'tis by ! b5efit ( a peculi>99 ,tigil or ,pot1 ! mak+ ( :i* is kn[n only unto my self2 :i* said ,tigil or ,crucible la/s a long "t1 & do? n at all let any ?+ ( :at is !reunto put1 run out1 because x has its cov] made ( ! ,lute ( ,wisdom4 ,b n[ aga9 "h may arise ano!r d\bt1 & x may be dem&$1 h[ we may h s mu* ,_s ( ,salt = ! moi/ way1 or s mu* ,salt & ,nitre = ! dry way1 z is requisite to make ?is extraction ( ! ,metals4 ,salt-petre is *>geable1 & ! ,_s ( ,salt w be difficultly gott5 9 su* pl5ty2 & haply !y w /& u 9 m ?an ! ,gold !reby extract$ w\ld be wor?8 ,to su* ,i answ]1 ,x is n s precisely necess>y to buy ,salt-petre = ?is "w1 see+ t ! said dissolv5t :5 x ha? done :at y w\ld h x1 bo? 9 ! dry & moi/ prep>ation1 may be aga9 turn$ by ! help ( common ,salt & o!r mean ,subjects1 into excell5t ,nitre3 s z we may !nce h m ,nitre1 ?an x 0 a=e4 ,& f>!r1 z conc]n+ ! ,_s ( ,salt x may be made 9 great pl5ty1 insomu* t 7by ! b5efit ( "o ,furnace7 !re may be daily made #ej1 #fj1 #gj1 yea #ajj p\nds !re(1 & out ( e p\nd ( ,salt may y extract a :ole p\nd ( rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt ) ! help ( two or ?ree p\nds ( ,coals3 ,s t1 t ,_s w 9 a mann] co/ no?+ at all save ,salt & ,coals1 :i* do? aga9 aft] x ha? be5 put to its appo9t$ use1 yield m ,nitre ?an ! ,salt & ,coals co/4 ,?is op]ation !re=e may be done )\t any co/s z x 74 ,! ?+s ,i "h m5tion are true1 al?\gh ,i well "k t sc>ce "o ( a hundr$ w believe :at ,i say2 h[ev] ,i matt] x n1 b x is suffici5t to me t ,i "k ^! ?+s1 & c exhibit 7or demon/rate7 !m to any ,fri5ds4 ,albeit t ?is be a mo/ easie ,lab\r & ( no exp5ces to extract volatile & fixt ,gold out ( ,ores1 ,s&1 ,clay1 accord+ to ! prescrib$ rule2 yet ,i "q n b t _m m5 t are giv5 to slo?fulness w desire "h1 a yet easi] way1 :]eby !y may heap up a great deal ( ,gold )\t any tr\ble at all4 ,to su* z ^!1 ,i v]ily c\ld %ew an easi] way ( extract+ out ( ! ,m9]als )\t melt+1 did ,i n c\nt x :olly an unbeseem+ ?+1 to detect all ^! secrets bo? to ,fri5ds & ,enemies alike )\t any di/9ction4 ,i w n be at all want+ to communicate my m secret way to ^? :o des]ve well1 ?ankfully ackn[l$ge t[>ds me & m9e1 ! b5efit !y h receiv$4 ,b yet1 t ! knack may be 9 "s sort manife/$1 & x may be some:at kn[n by :at means & may be gott5 ev5 out ( ! ,ores & ,m9]als !mselves1 ,i w a little /ret* out ! ?r$ ( my disc\rse1 & w 9 "s sort del9eate ! v "w x self4 ,y are !re=e to "k1 t all ^? ,m9]als :i* conta9 fluxile 7or unripe7 or volatile ,gold1 :e!r !y be /ony or n1 d = ! mo/ "p conta9 9 !m "s ,iron3 ,n[ !n1 :5 a man w\ld !nce extract ! by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 x _c be b t toge!r !re) ! ,iron w\ld be dissolv$ too1 to ! do+ ( :i* !re is mu* _s requir$3 ,& albeit y may make ! said _s mo/ easily accord+ to ! way by me deliv]$1 yea & may besides1 by ! addition ( "s ev5 ! mo/ mean matt] aga9 make excell5t ,nitre1 s z t ! ,nitre !nce extract$ %all be ( m value1 ?an ! co/s exp5d$ ab\t ! op]ation2 yet not)/&+1 ?is bus9ess is n void ( all k9d ( lab\r & tr\ble1 & x requires dilig5t m5 7n drones7 ( :i* sort !re's m sc>city ?an pl5ty4 ,b n[ ?is :i* we treat ( at pres5t1 may a be>dless ,c\ntry ,boy ( ab\t "s #aj or #ab ye>s old p]=m3 ,x requires b little ,fire1 & all ! 7,metals7 may be extract$ 9 great pl5ty4 ,:i* to d1 y mu/ "k t :]e ! ,metals 7or ,ores7 are sulphure\s1 t ,sulphur mu/ be tak5 away by ! =ce ( ! fire1 = else ! ,_s ( ,salt leaves all unt\*t4 ,,nb4 ,h[ev] x is y\r be/ way n to =ce away by ! fires viol5ce ! ,sulphur out ( ! gold5i% ,fl9ts1 because t s1 !re goes (f "p ( ! ,spiritual 3 b r extract e su* aure\s ,sulphur ) a /rong ,lixivium made ( fixt ,nitre1 & precipitate x ) dissolv$1 & s ! aure\s ,sulphur goes to ! bottom1 & is to be edulcorat$1 & 1 1 or is to be !reto add$1 & s !y w seize ^u ! volatile 7,gold7 & ! is by ! means ( ! ,lixivium made 9 "s sort fixt1 & is to be sep>at$ by de/ill+ ( ! 3 ,! edulcorat+ wat]s d aga9 yield ,nitre4 ,s t ! extraction requires no co/s at all1 at lea/wise b v little4 ,,nb4 ,:5 we h extract$ ! aure\s ,sulphur 7by ! help ( fixt ,nitre1 or "s o!r v /rong ,lee ( ,wood-a%es17 out ( ! ,fl9ts1 & h precipitat$ x ) ! solution ( ! 1 & edulcorat$ x1 & sublim$ x by a ,retort1 !re is !nce made an elegant 7or delicate7 ,c9nab>1 :i* by ! addition ( ! fil+s ( ,silv] may be *ang$ 7by ,cem5tation7 into fixt :i* is aure\s1 by reason ( ! volatile 1 :i* 0 p]mixt ) ! ,sulphur4 ,:]eas o!rwise1 o!r ,c9nab> is by ?is way 7( proce$+7 wont to yield only 3 ,= ! fil+s ( ! !reto add$1 become volatile1 & vani% away into ! ,air1 = ! ,c9nab> ha? extract$ ! s\l !re\t-(1 & ha? by x made x self fixt2 s t !re r$\nds no pr(it at all !nce-f1 save only t ! possibility ( nature is laid op54 ,b n[ :5 ! ,c9nab> ( ?is place 7or m5tion$ 9 ?is place7 is mix$ ) fusile 1 edulcorat$ & precipitat$ ) ,salt1 or ) ! ,calx ( 1 ei!r alone or else bo? mixt toge!r 7viz4 ! & 7 !y d gre$ily betake !mselves into ea* o!r1 & !re arise? !ncefrom a black /one1 :i* be+ kept 9 an apt 7or suitable7 ,fire by degrees1 & t = a due "t1 do? daily m & m acquire a fixity3 ,yet d ,i believe t x ne$s a long "t1 to make x :olly fixt3 :i* ?+ see+ ,i h n z yet any exp]i5ce (1 ,i w n "h m5tion ought ( c]ta9ty conc]n+ x1 p]haps "s p>ticul> ,t9cture may !nce be extract$1 because t ! subjects :i* con/itute x are excell5t ones1 = z ,sulphur is said to be ! ,fa!r ( all ! ,metals1 s is call$ ! ,"m4 ,:at may n a burn+ ,sulphur n unlike ! common ,m9]al ,sulphur t is 9 all ,metals1 be extract$ by ,art out ( any ,vegetable8 :i* 7said ,sulphur7 ,i h implant$ 9 m]curial subjects m ?an once1 & h fix$ x 9 !m2 yea & by ! help !re( h s extract$ natural ,gold !nce-f4 ,v]ily x is to be wondr$ at1 t ?is sci5ce or skill ha? be5 hi!rto unkn[n to ! ,inhabitants ( ! _w1 & t no body ha? commit$ ! same to writ+4 ,b inde$ all m5 may cease to admire1 :5 !y %all consid] t ! ,great & ,bless$ ,god be/[s 8 gifts1 & ! k ( ,nature to su* only z x ,please? him1 viz4 to su* z be> an humble1 & pi\s ,m9d2 & contr>iwise d5ye? !m to su* z are impi\s & pr\d4 ,& "h falls 9 a ?+ highly ne$full to be kn[n2 by him especially1 :o w\ld effect ought 9 ,*imi/ry ) pr(it 7& t is ?is1 viz47 ,t !re c be no bett]+ ( ! ,metals at all 7be x ei!r 9 ! univ]sal or 9 a p>ticul> way7 b by ! b5efit ( ,sulphur 7:i* is ! fa!r ( all ! ,metals7 ?is bo? 9 ! moi/ & 9 ! dry way4 7,,nb4 ,! ,spirits ( ,salt1 ( ,nitre1 ,vitriol & ,sulphur1 s]ve in/ead ( a sulphur ?\gh a moi/ "o1 & p]=m _! (fice 9 ! moi/ way47 ,if !re=e all ! ,metals 7 at fir/ a ,sulphur 7= no ,metal is !re :]e9 x may n be f\nd1 & besides too1 x is kn[n to be 9 all ! ,vegetables7 by :at means possibly c x be1 b t be+ by ! help ( a ,sulphur1 ,salt1 & apt ,fire1 r$uc$ to fixity1 x 7viz4 any ,metal7 %\ld yield good see+ t x 7viz4 ,gold7 is no?+ else b a fixt pure ,sulphur4 ,b = z mu* z ,sulphur 7z be+ ( ! ,mascul9e k9d7 _c produce any ,metal alone1 b t !re mu/ necess>ily be !reto adjo9$1 7z be+ ( ! ,fem99e k9d72 e "o is b\nd to seek aft] an apt or suitable 7z be+ ! ,female7 = 8 ,sulphur 7z be+ ! ,male7 & to jo9 t to ?is ,sulphur1 & let ^! two celebrate _! ,nuptials 9 ,hell1 :]e ,vulcan is ,presid5t4 ,n[ !n1 :5 ! ,ag5t ha? act$ on ! ,pati5t1 & p]fect$ ! op]ation1 :e!r by ! moi/ or by ! dry way1 x %ews x self to be a pure product1 & s mu* ! pur] too1 by h[ mu* ! ,ag5t & ,pati5t 7 m or less pure4 ,:5 we s[ fruitful ,se$ 9 a fat ,soil1 good ,fruits d !nce-f proce$4 ,n[ !n let ,sulphur be ! se$ !re1 & ! field x self1 yet s z t y\r ,sulphur 7or se$7 be pure1 & t ! 7or gr\nd7 h no ,t>es 9 x2 b let x be duely endu$ 7or dungd7 ) ,salt1 & s let x h ! fruition ( ! sol> beams1 & pati5tly wait = ! !nce proce$+ fruits4 ,n[ if y meet ) su* a subject z ha? bo? ,sulphur & already jo9$ toge!r by nature2 y are !re only to beg9 ! op]ation :]e nature left (f1 & s by ! help ( ,fire & ,salt1 br+ x unto its due p]fection1 :i* nature 0 con/ra9$ nol5s vol5s to leave imp]fect1 by reason ( ! defect ( ,salt & fire4 ,i c\ld "h pres5t ! ,/ud5t ( ,h]metick m$ic9e1 ) su* a f\ndation1 z out ( :i* abundance ( commodi\s conv5i5cies might be expect$2 b ! +ratitude ( ! m5 ( ?is ,age1 prohibits ! divulg+ su* ?+s4 ,!re=e d ,i h]e9 foll[ ,p>acelsus1 :o sai?1 ,we c\ld v]ily lay op5 mo/ mighty ,arcana 9 a v few words1 if x seem$ good unto ,god to grant unto all m5 ! same 7equity (7 ,ri*es4 ,turn ov] & ov] 8 ,writ+s1 ,read]2 & ?\ wilt easily atta9 ! f\ndation ( ! tru?2 b especially1 view well su* writ+s z he ha? left u conc]n+ ,sulphur & ,vitriol1 :i* we w "h rehe>se 9 ?is place 7because ( ! aff9ity ( ! matt]7 = ?y sake & b5efit1 :i* writ+s ( 8 if any "o c make no?+ (1 v]ily nei!r w he und]/& ^? ?+s :i* we %all add4 ,& n[ are all ?+s 7requisite7 suffici5tly laid op5 to su*1 to :om ,god v\*safes 8 bless+2 & contr>iwise1 ! same w always rema9 hidd5 & unkn[n to ! impi\s4 ,?us mu* ,i add 7viz47 ,t nei!r c any ,t9cture be obta9$ )\t ,sulphur1 nor any ,sulphur fixt )\t ,salt2 bo? ^! n[ are f\nd conjo9$ 9 ,vitriol1 f :i* ! noxi\s sup]fluity is to be sep>at$1 & ! pure is to be made fixt4 ,n[ foll[ ,p>acelsus 8 words1 conc]n+ ,,sulphur & ,,vitriol4 ,i w pres5t unto y1 z "o well skill'd1 my exp]i5ce 9 all respects conc]n+ ,sulphur1 viz4 :at is conta9$ 9 ,sulphur1 bo? z to ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy1 & to o!r ?+s1 & unless ,god be aga9/ x & h9d]1 ! op]ations ( ,sulphur are s /up5di\s & admirable1 t ! natural ,light 9 man _c en\gh admire !m4 ,n[ if ,god himself do? n h9d]1 !n ! defect is 9 ! workm51 t s h&les ! ,sulphur z t ! op]ation answ]s n to ! implant$ ,virtue4 ,n[ see+ t e babl+ fell[ is a ,physician1 & e prat] an ,al*ymi/1 ?is is ! cause :y 79 pla9 ,t]ms7 ! ,sci5ces 7( ,physick & ,*imi/ry7 _c be br\ght to light4 ,?is n[ is ! ,f\ndation or ,basis1 viz4 ,t 9 ,sulphur are conta9$ su* great ,arcana & ,virtues relat+ to bo? ,faculties 7viz4 ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy7 t no body c ev] se>* !m out suffici5tly3 ,i say1 t !re lies su* excell5t ,virtues hidd5 !re91 z may v des]v$ly cause 9 all ,m5 great admiration4 ,= aft] long exp]i5ce ga9$ 9 bo? ,faculties1 su* are ! ,virtues ( ,sulphur f\nd & kn[n to be1 t !re are n _m o!r ?+s t are ei!r its sup]i\r1 or :i* may !re)al comp>e 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy4 ,sulphur reproves ,ari/otle1 :5 z he sai? t ! species ( ?+s _c be *ang$3 ,= ,sulphur is transmut$2 did ,ari/otle live n[ adays he w\ld :olly be a%am$ & blu%4 ,?us f> he1 z = ! _m m additions t he makes e "o may read !m 9 8 ,works4 ,z conc]n+ my self1 ,i say ?us1 ,t no?+ at all c be done 9 ,al*imy )\t ,sulphur or sulphure\s ,salts2 l z )\t se$1 nei!r ,vegetable nor ,animal c2 z is cle>ly evid5t1 be possibly g5]at$4 ,sulphur is in/ead ( ,se$1 & ,m]cury in/ead ( a ,matrix3 ,b y mu/ n ?9k t ,i d "h speak ( common ,sulphur only1 & common ,m]cury3 ,no6 ,i d comprise "u !m su* z are f> m excell5t1 & ?is y are well to he$4 ,if n[ a metal be n sulphure\s1 x mu/ be br\ght to a due s(tness by ! =ce ( ,fire1 :i* is done ?us1 viz4 ,mak+ x r$ hot & qu5*+ x "s times 9 wat]4 ,b if s be x is already s(t en\gh1 !n b>e p[d]+ x is suffici5t1 )\t s mu* z ev] heat+ x r$ hot & qu5*+ ! same4 ,put ?is p[d] 9 ,pans ( ca/ ,iron1 & t !re may be ! less wa/e ( ,fire1 let x be encompass$ ) a wall or mur$ 9 a ,furnace2 fill !m half full1 & p\r !reupon 7:e!r x be ,metal or ,ore1 or ,s&1 ,/one1 or ,clay1 or gold5 ,m9]al17 s mu* ( ! wat] :i* we %all by & by describe1 z ! ,iron ,vessel c conta91 yet s t ! said ,vessels want ( be+ top full ! bread? ( #c or #d f+]s1 lea/ z y /irr x ab\t "s ( x spil ov]4 ,?is done1 put to an hundr$ p\nd weight ( ! ,metal or ,ore1 ab\t "o p\nd ( an aure\s1 silv]y1 ,magnet4 ,!n put ,fire "u ! ,pans or ,cauldrons1 & make ! wat] boil1 cont9ually /irr+ ! matt] conta9$ 9 ! ,iron ,pans1 ) an ,iron ,spatula4 ,n[ =asmu* z ?is wat] is ( su* a quality z t x c nei!r dissolve nor 1 x leaves bo? ! & 1 & by reason ( ! admixtion ( ! ,magnet1 x attracts only ! ,iron or ! ,copp]4 ,:5 ! wat] ha? attract$ z mu* or z x c1 x is to be drawn away1 & m new put on 9 ! room !re(1 & y mu/ proce$ on to boil+ z a=e-m5tion$1 & ?us are y to reit]ate ?is "w1 until all ! or %all be extract$ out ( ! ,metal1 & no?+ rema9 beh9d save a dead ,s&1 :i* may mo/ easily be sep>at$ f ! ,magnet1 by ! p\r+ on ( common ,wat]1 = ! s& mixe? 9 self ) x1 & ! ,magnet rema9s pure 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 :i* ha? receiv$ into x self ! & 3 ,?is n[ & is aga9 easily sep>at$ f ! ,magnet1 :i* said ,magnet may be aga9 us$ = su* ano!r "w4 ,?us n[1 "o only p]son c by ?is means daily sep>ate a great quantity ( ,metal f ! & x has 9 x2 all ! artifice consi/e? 9 ! prep>ation ( su* a wat] z extracte? & out ( ! ,metals or ,ores3 ,& !re=e mu/ x be ( su* a nature1 z to dissolve nei!r nor 1 be nev]!less /rong en\gh to dissolve & to sep>ate !m f ! 3 ,= t ! ,magnet _c extract ! out ( ! & unless !y be a=e dissolv$4 ,b z t\*+ ! quality 7or composition7 ( ?is wat]2 'tis no ways exp$i5t to divulge x1 =asmu* z ! :ole bus9ess dep5de? !reupon1 nor c any ?+ at all be effect$ )\t ! k !re(4 ,:5 n[ ,v5us & ,m>s1 or else ,v5us alone1 or ,m>s alone1 are extract$ out ( ! /one 7or ore7 by ! b5efit ( ! said wat]1 ! precipitation ( !m may be made by ! addition ( "s contr>y ?+1 :]eby x comes to pass1 t n only its %>pness is tak5 away b also excell5t ,nitre may be !nce prep>$ aft]w>ds1 :i* is to be sep>at$ f ! ,m>s or ,v5us3 ,! precipitat$ ,m>s may be r$uc$ ) a /rong fire1 & s x w be made fluxile1 & :i* easily melts 9 a ,crucible l ,v5us1 & becomes malleable2 yea1 & ( m wor? ?an ! be/ ,v5us1 because x p]=ms v _m pr(itable ?+s 9 ,al*imy1 :i* we =be> to speak ( "h1 = "s c]ta9 reason4 ,he !re=e t kn[s su* a m5/ruum or dissolv5t1 & :i* requires no co/s to make x1 & yet not)/&+ do? v well dissolve ,m>s & ,v5us 7& leave ! ,sol & ,luna73 ,su* an "o v]ily may 9 all places f9d pl5ty ( ,m>s & ,jupit] 7,v5us ,i believe he means7 :i* conta9s pl5ty ( bo? fixt & volatile ,sol & ,luna3 nei!r ne$ he be mu* sollicit\s ab\t ,gold5 ,metals or ,ores4 ,=asmu* !n z ! :ole ,artifice consi/e? 9 ! k only ( ! wat]1 & 9 ! manuals 7or contriv+7 ( ! plac+ ( ! ,magnet1 & 9 ! sep>at+ all ! unpr(itable matt]s f ! & 2 he t does n "k su* a ,magnet & h[ to prep>e su* a dissolv5t1 by ^: help & may be conc5trat$1 & & be sep>at$ f !m1 let him se>* h]eaft] ev5 z ,i1 my self h done3 ,b if s be he _c f9d out or inv5t ei!r ( !m1 let him get f me :at he desires to "k1 & ,i w n omit to satisfy 8 reque/1 provid$ x may be done )\t my detrim5t & disquiet4 ,b n[ y mu/ n ?9k t !re=e ,i w give answ]s to all su* z tr\ble me ) _! t$i\s ,lett]s1 = my "t p]mits n ! do+ ( su* matt]s4 ,!re is yet ano!r way by :i* we may expect pr(it out ( su* ,m9]als z conta9 9 !m mu* if we deal ) !m on ?is wise4 ,let x be r$uc$ ) ! /rong bla/ ( bell[s1 & y %all f9d ei!r a great] or less] ,regulus 9 ! bottom 7accord+ to ! mu*ness or lessness ( ! t ! /one conta9s7 :i* ,regulus comprise? 9 x self ! & :i* 0 9 ! ,m9]al or ,ore1 if su* an ,iron be malleable1 ,plates may be made ( ^? ,regulusses1 ) are to be dissolv$ 79 ! ,cauldrons made ( ca/ ,iron7 ) t secret wat]1 out ( :i* solution1 ! may be extract$ by ! b5efit ( ! ,magnet1 accord+ to ! a=e-prescrib$ mann]4 ,b if ! said ,regulus be brittle1 & n malleable1 !n may x be granulat$3 ,nay1 x w\ld n be mu* amiss to make l>ge ,cauldrons & su* l ,pots !re( by melt+1 t may be ( #b1 #c1 or #d ,f+]s ?ickness4 ,nor mu/ we suppose t :at ! said wat] dissolves ( ! ,cauldron & takes f x1 besides t :i* x receives f ! ,plates or ,granulat$ ,iron put !re9 to dissolve1 is me]ly lo/3 ,no1 = ev5 x do? 9 l mann] exhibit its ,sol too2 s t by ?is means a mo/ ri* ,m9e-pit may be made4 ,b "s w say1 :5ce %all we h su* ,m9]als t yield 1 & t br+ su* great pr(it8 ,we h said be=e1 t su* ,m9]als or ,ores conta9+ su* ,iron1 are e :]e to be f\nd3 ,nor c y light on any common :i* has n !re91 :i* may easily be extract$ f !nce1 & t ) mo/ great pr(it4 ,?is n[ is kn[n unto mo/ 7,ref9]s7 t !re is pl5ty ( corporeal to be f\nd 9 ! ,iron t we commonly use :i* 7said corporeal 7 is f> surm\nt$ 7z to quantity7 by ! volatile 2 b if a man w\ld sep>ate x !nce by ! help ( fusion & ! addition ( 1 x requires too mu* co/s1 & !re=e m5 nev] attempt$ any o!r way ( extract+ x4 ,all ,g]many af=ds ?is sort ( ,iron 7t is ?us endu$ ) ,gold7 9 a mo/ pl5tiful mann]1 ,i c\ld %ew v _m places 9 :i* x may be f\nd1 if "s pregnant 7or notable7 causes did n prohibit me f s do+4 ,b t all m5 may "k1 t ,i tell ! v tru?1 & d n l a va9 man tell y ( great ,treasures1 & t !y are e :]e to be f\nd 9 ,g]many1 & yet not)/&+ by reason ( _! n be+ kn[n are n ( any use2 ,i w %[ "s ( !m ) my v ,f+]s z x 71 :i* haply 9 respect ( o!rsome t ,i "k n ( z yet1 w be b a v few1 & ^! v vile or poor1 too4 ,fir/ ( all !n1 all ! ,iron t is 9 ! ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta9 & ab\t x1 do? conta9 bo? fixt & volatile 2 & ?is ,i h (t5 exp]i5c$ "s ye>s s9ce1 :5 ,i liv$ at ,kitz+ 9 ,franconia1 & extract$ !nce f by ! help ( a melt+ ,fire excell5t 3 ,= z !n1 ! mann] ( extract+ f !nce by wat]s only1 )\t any melt+ fire1 0 to me unkn[n3 ,= at t "t ^? mo/ em95t ,m5 ,mr4 ,*ri/oph] ,h]b/1 ! *ief ,physician ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,arsp>*1 & ,mr4 ,adam ,r5n+5 ! said ,pr9ce's ,lieut5ant1 & *ief ( 8 ,h\se1 7or ,gov]n\r7 9 ! ,ca/le ( ,blass5burg ne> ,culmba*1 pres5t$ me v>i\s k9ds ( m9]als1 to try :at 0 9 !m conta9$3 ,& among/ ^! ,iron ones ,i f9d all ( !m to be endu$ ) ,gold1 :i* might be exce$+ pr(itably extract$ !nce by ! a=e-disclos$ moi/ way4 ,!re 7 likewise giv5 me su* l condition$ /ones & metals 7or ores7 :i* 7 f\nd ne> ,bamb]g1 ( :i* we h said some:at a=e4 ,! tru? ( ?is ?+ is ! m confirm$ by ! ,"l ,flei%man1 ,gov]n\r ( ! ,prov9ce ( ,bamb]g my s+ul> ,fri5d1 :o wrote unto me "s few mon?s s9ce1 t an excell5t ,gold-m9e is f\nd 9 ! ,prov9ce ( ,bamb]g1 b yet t ! ,gold !re( _c at all be sep>at$ f ! ,iron by ! =ce ( ,fire2 :i* volatility ( ,sol ,i signifi$ to him 9 my answ] might mo/ easily be am5d$4 ,n[ l z all ! ,m9]als & ! ,iron x self :i* are f\nd ne> ! ,p9e-be>+ ,m\nta91 are v mu* endu$ ) ,gold1 s ^? :i* are f\nd 9 ,misnia1 ,saxony1 ,?ur+ia1 & ,bohemia1 d ab\nd ) 3 bo? ( :i* may be extract$ !nce by ! way by me deliv]$1 ) v great pr(it4 ,i "k by good exp]i5ce t 9 ! ,hung>ian & ,m9e-pits mu* volatile ,gold & ,silv] is =c$ away into ! ,air ?r\gh me] ignorance4 ,c]ta9 ,i am1 t ! ,metals 7or ,ores7 ?r\gh\t all ,c>9?ia & ,/yria d possess mu* volatile & fixt ,gold2 especially ! ,iron ,metal 7or ,ore73 ,= ,i h _m a "t made exp]im5ts ( t ?+4 ,moreov]1 ! ,hirc9ian ,wood1 ,brunswick1 & ,hassia yield su* k9d ( ,m9]als4 ,nor is ,suevia de/itute ( su* ,iron z is impregnate ) 2 & among/ o!r ?+s ,i ?9k good to decl>e1 t "s few mon?s s9ce1 a c]ta9 ,basilian ,rul] s5t me a potion ( su* k9d ( ,iron2 )al relat+1 t ! less] exp]im5t did !re yield t5 ,cr[ns ( ,gold1 & t an hundr$ weight 0 ( ?is ,iron sold = n9e ,flor9s price4 ,:i* ,iron :5 ,i _h tri$ by ! help ( a fus+ or melt+ ,fire ,i got a suffici5tly great quantity ( 1 b 9 proce$+ by my moi/ way1 ,i got twice or ?rice z mu*4 ,su* k9ds ( /ones z ^! are f\nd 9 pl5ty ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 to :i* may be reckon$ ! r$ & black ,talk1 ! ,irony ,talk1 black & r$ ,granates1 ,smiris1 ,hmatites1 & ! l1 :i* always are endu$ ) 1 if n ) fixt1 yet ) volatile ,gold4 ,s t n[ x is manife/ly app>5t1 t 9 ^? places :]e is digg$1 all ! /ones are repleat ) volatile ,gold at lea/1 if n ) fixt too3 l z all ! ,iron t is digg$ 9 ,spa9 do? ( a c]ta9ty besides volatile ,gold conta9 also corporeal ,gold4 ,nay m1 !re are n only f\nd su* /ones t h ,gold 9 !m 9 ^? hott] places1 b also 9 mo/ cold places too1 witness ,norway2 :]e y may meet ) :ole ,m\nta9s consi/+ ( ,iron1 ,talk1 & ,granates2 out ( :i* !re has n hi!rto be5 any gott5 by ! help ( a melt+ fire ) any pr(it2 ?\gh ,i my self h f\nd 1 9 ! less] exp]im5ts4 ,la/ ye> ,mr4 ,j4 ,w4 br\ght me v>i\s ,ores out ( ! ,c\nty ( ,eysfelde91 t ,i might try :at !y conta9$4 ,among/ o!rs1 !re 7 "s little gra9s ( ,iron r\nd l a ,pease1 ?\gh some:at less]1 ?us g5]at$ 9 ! ,e>? naturally3 ,?is ,e>? z ,i 0 in=m$1 is altoge!r black1 "o h&ful ( :i* conta9s #aj1 #ae1 #bj ,gra9s3 :]e=e x is n improbable t all ! ,e>? ( t place is repleat ) ,iron2 ^! little ,gra9s are s v tractable1 z t !y may be made into ,plates ) an ,hamm]1 & conta9 mu* ,gold4 ,su* a k9d z ?is ( black ,iron gra9s 7yet n s r\nd or tractable z ^? b n[ spok5 (7 7 br\ght me f ,saxony1 :i* are endu$ ) pl5ty ( ,gold1 b volatile2 !y are easily pulv]isable1 & 7z 0 relat$ to me7 are to be f\nd ne> ! ,m\nta9 :i* ! ,g]mans call ,gey]sb]g1 :]e also is ga!r$ a ,t9 /one1 :i* do? also conta9 ,gold1 su* z ,misnia yields m pl5tifully4 ,out ( #ajj weight ( ?is ,t91 ,i f\nd t #aj or #ab ,cr[ns ( ,gold might inde$ be extract$2 b ?is "w requires su* co/s z f> exce$ ! price ( t :i* is extract$3 & !re=e !y sell (f ! ,t91 j z 'tis digg$ out1 to avoid ! exp5ce ( extract+ ! 4 ,t :i* is ga!r$ 9 ! said ,m\nta91 ,i h (t5 tri$1 nor did ,i ev] f9d x de/itute ( 1 ! :i* may be v well extract$ by my moi/ sep>ation4 ,! ,/abele9 ,abbot pres5t$ me ) su* l ,iron /ones & sev]al o!rs t _h ,gold 9 !m1 toge!r ) div]se ,m9]als1 "s #ah mon?s ago1 "s ( :i* 7 ga!r$ 9 ,we/phalia1 "s 9 ! ,prov9ce ,lutt+e1 9 t "p t is "u ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,elector ( ,cologne1 ,p4 ,m4 ,! ,pr9ce himself hav+ a m9d to see by :at means ,i w\ld extract ! volatile ,gold out ( !m1 came unto me1 b he di$ 9 8 ,j\rney homew>ds2 s9ce t ,i h n receiv$ any m ( su* l aure\s ,metals 7or ,ores47 ,among/ o!r 7,ores7 ,i knew an ,iron ,metal 7or ,ore7 f\nd 9 ,we/phalia1 ! half :]e( 0 v aure\s1 b ( no use1 because ! ,metal-m5 7 ignorant ( ! way ( sep>at+ ^? ,metals f "o ano!r2 :]eas not)/&+ bo? ! pure ,copp]1 & ! x self may be mo/ easily sep>at$ f ! ,iron accord+ to ! way by me deliv]$4 ,!re 7 also a :ile ago sev]al ,iron /ones br\ght me by ! ,cologne ,m]*ants1 & especially ,mr4 ,pet] ,sevet 7,p4 ,m47 :i* are f\nd 9 pl5ty 9 ! ,m\nta9s1 & d ab\nd ) mu* 3 ,besides ?is too1 all ! ,m\nta9s ( ,g]many1 d yield a yell[ ,e>?1 endu$ ) ,iron & 3 ( :i* k9d a c]ta9 ,physician ( ,erfurt s5t me "s1 :i* 7z he relat$ to me7 at ,eysfeldt ne> ,erfurt t[>ds ! ,prov9ce ( ,moguntia is pl5ty !re(4 ,su* an ,e>? conta9+ silv]1 ,i my self f\nd "h 9 ! bord]+ places 'twixt ,arnheim & ,embrick1 b n ( su* wor? z t ( ,eysfeldt is4 ,:o kn[s b t t same place :i* we call ,velaw hides 9 x va/ ,treasures4 ,= ,i h f\nd ne> ,amheim a :ite ,clay & ,e>? out ( :i* ,i extract$ "s 3 ,yea & ,i f\nd !re too1 true ,ve9s ( ,iron1 :i* :e!r or no !y conta9 & ,i _c tell3 ,= ,i nev] prov$ !m1 b ! fir/ opportunity ,i h ,i int5d 7,god will+7 to make an ,essay4 ,?us 'tis evid5t t !re is n at all want+ unto u ! matt] ( effect+ "s good & pr(itable ?+ by1 b ! love ( idl5ess is ! reason :y we neglect abundance ( suffici5tly obvi\s ,treasures4 ,! ,e>? n\ri%e? m5 ( div]se natures2 = "s ( !m are altoge!r slo?ful1 sluggi%1 & extraord9>ily backw>d to lab\r1 & yet nev]!less get fat bodies en\gh3 ,on ! o!r h&1 !re are "s :o are v dilig5t1 d too mu* consume !mselves1 & conc]n+ :om 7be+ l unto a burn+ ,c&le7 !y may say ?us ( !mselves1 by s]v+ o!rs1 am ,i consum$4 ,& z mu* b5efit z ! ,c&le gets by af=d+ a light unto o!rs & by consum+ x self2 s mu* do? !re r$\nd1 especially f ungrateful m51 to a dilig5t man :o by s]v+ o!rs wa/s & consumes himself4 ,^! & su* l mo/ abject ,subjects are pl5tifully en\gh to be f\nd 9 all p>ts ( ! ,_w :]e ,m\nta9s are1 & out ( !m may y extract & by ! help ( my nitr\s ,wat]1 7 b ! way ( do+ x kn[n1 :i* way ha? be5 hi!rto res]v$ among/ ,arcana by reason ( m5s extream +ratitude4 ,& ,i pray is x n altoge!r useful & exp$i5t t we %\ld ga!r su* ,treasures1 & make use ( !m to ,gods ,hon\r1 & to ! def5ce ( ,k+doms & ,mank9d8 ,is !re n suffici5t /ore ( idle fell[s1 :om x w\ld be v exp$i5t ei!r to invite to lab\r or 7if !y %un "w7 to bani% !m ! ,k+dom8 ,i believe t ?is bl9dness w h>dly leave m5 a=e !y are r$uc$ to /raits1 b bew>e lea/ y hap to beg9 to gr[ wise too late4 ,?is "w1 l z is e o!r p]fection ( ,metals is done by ,sympa?y & ,antipa?y3 ,= t1 dissolv5t :i* drives (f & f x self1 by ,antipa?y1 all ?is do? a m]curial ,magnet gre$ily attract by ,sympa?y1 see+ x ?us1 t viz4 z l loves l1 & draws x to x self2 s "o contr>y hates ano!r contr>y1 & drives x away4 ,two contr>ies d always produce a ?ird ?+4 ,:]e ! ,ag5t acts ^u ! pati5t1 & t ?is pati5t is ev5 en=c$ to suff] aga9/ its w1 & _c by any means %un ! =ce ( ! ,ag5t1 !re mu/ ( necessity arise "s bett] product f !m4 ,:5 wat] is add$ to wat]1 nei!r ( !m suff]1 because !y are bo? ( !m ( ! same nature3 ,b :5 fire & wat] are jo9$ toge!r1 ! weak] is ! suff]]1 & f !m do? a ?ird ?+ proce$4 ,! /9k+ & volatile ,sulphur is ! enemy ( 1 & common ,salt1 ( 2 & by h[ mu* ^! h m /5* ! "o1 & %>pness ! o!r1 s mu* ! great] is ! ho/ility !y %ew4 ,! greate/ matt]s are p]=m$ by love & hatr$2 su* ?+s z are fri5dly beget a *e>fulness1 joy1 & vivacity3 ,:]eas1 on ! o!r h&1 ! ?+s t we abhor beget a teadi\s we>isom5ess1 grief & dea?3 !re=e ! m acceptable a ?+ is1 ! m x br+s ( life2 ! less acceptable ! m ( dol\r do? x br+4 ,all ! p]fection !re=e ( ! bas] metals consi/e? only 9 ,antipa?y & ,sympa?y3 ,& if once we d b rightly "k ! nature ( metals1 all ?+s are easily accompli%$4 ,x is /ori$ ( a c]ta9 ,philosoph] 9 ,italy1 ,t he _h committ$ "s evil de$1 = ! :i* he 0 accus$1 appreh5d$1 & ca/ into prison1 be+ "h %ut up1 he c\ld n be br\ght1 nei!r by entreaties1 nor by ?reats2 no1 nor by any means to confess 8 fact2 b at la/ !y put into 8 company a man ( no sobriety or mode/y at all1 :o did s grievi\sly exasp]ate him ) 8 words1 t ! said ,philosoph] c\ld n brook x1 & s r *ose dea?2 = he affirm$1 t ! m9d ( man 0 f> m noble1 ?an to be plagu$ by su* a tag-rag1 ) reproa*ful contumelies4 ,ev5 j s is x ) ,metals1 by h[ mu* ! nobl] & pur] !y are1 s mu* ! less w !y commix !mselves ) impure ?+s4 ,gold ! pure/ ( ! ,metals _c be knit ) /9k+ impure & common ,sulphur2 = !re is an antipa?y betwixt !m4 ,salt alone is endu$ ) ^? virtues z to be able to r$uce contr>y natures into agreem5t1 & to commix !m2 & be+ commixt1 ! fixt is able to make ! unfixt ,sulphur1 l unto x self 9 respect ( fixity1 :]eas o!rwise !y always p]secute ea* o!r ) hatr$4 ,sol _c suff] any ?+ until x has gott5 ! nature ( a ,salt1 & !n may x be torm5t$ 7z x 77 by ! impure ,sulphur1 & be *ang$ into bett]4 ,:5 ! ,s\l ( ! imp]fect ,metals 7:i* is a spiritual 7 is to be =cibly pluckt1 & sev]$ f its body1 x _c possibly be done )\t ! dol\r or pa9 ( ! ,pati5t2 = :]e ! pure & spiritu\s gold5i% sub/ance t dwelle? 9 ! corruptible bodies1 is to be made ,corporeal1 & consequ5tly assume a m noble =m1 ! fir/ =m mu/ necess>ily be annihilat$1 t s ! hidd5 t5d] body may come =? to light & be se54 ,& ?is v]ily is done by ano!r k9d ( way ?an ! common & already kn[n2 by :i* 7said common way7 ! ,metals are sep>at$ by ,aqua-=tis f "o ano!r1 & are aft]w>ds ,molt54 ,= if any "o %\ld make "o ,metall9e ,mass ( 1 1 1 1 & 1 by melt+1 & !n w\ld aga9 sep>ate !m1 by ! help ( common ,aqua-=tis1 he w\ld effect no?+2 = ! ,aqua-=tis w\ld dissolve only & & "p ( & 1 & leave ! rema9d] ) ! undissolv$2 or if he %\ld p\r on ,aqua-regia1 !re w\ld be only & 1 toge!r ) "s "p ( & dissolv$1 & t :i* rema9s ( ! & 7undissolv$7 w\ld be left beh9d ) ! 1 & s !re w\ld n be made any good sep>ation4 ,b if s be t any "o has a m9d to attempt ?is ?+ on ?is wise1 & %\ld say1 ,i w dissolve 1 1 or 1 by ! help ( ,aqua-=tis1 or z mu* ( x z possibly ,i c1 = s ! t is 9 ! mixture mu/ ne$s be dissolv$4 ,n[ !n :5 its dissolv$ ,i w precipitate x 7viz4 ! out ( ! solution1 by salt wat] 7if x be s yet72 ! !re=e rema9s1 :i* c\ld n be dissolv$ by ! ,aqua-=tis2 or1 if ,i %\ld dissolve ! ,metal 7or mixture17 by ,aqu>egia1 !n ! is dissolv$1 7b n ! 71 & s ,i c precipitate ! out ( ! solution1 by a ,lixivium1 & edulcorate x1 & melt x1 & s by ?is means may ,i get x4 ,well 7let me tell y7 t nei!r w ?is way fadge1 = ^! ,metals1 & especially & are too t]re/rial1 & admit n ( su* a sep>ation1 ?\gh !re %\ld be 9 ! a=esaid ,metals1 abundance ( ,corporeal & 1 :]eas not)/&+ ! greate/ "p is fluxile1 & mu/ be aga9 made fixt & corporeal by solution2 = 9 ?is "w ! already pure & fixt & may be alt]$1 s z t a ,m]curial magnet _c be able to assume !m4 ,z = example1 ,take y a ,metal1 z 1 1 or 1 :i* 7z is well kn[n7 !re is ,corporeal 4 ,dissolve ?is 9 ,aqua-regia1 & precipitate ! by a ,lixivium ( fixt ,salt2 boil ?is precipitate ) 1 & see if t precipitat$ w pass into ! 2 y'll f9d n1 = ?is ha? gott5 a ,cru/ 7z x 77 9 its precipitation by ! ,lixivium2 t is1 x is environ$ ) a sal9e ,t]re/reity1 9 s mu* t ! _c attract ! 4 ,nei!r likewise c attract or assume su* a silv]y ,calx z is precipitat$ out ( ! solution ) salt wat]1 & t by reason ( ! t]re/reity alone1 :i* adh]es !reunto by means ( ! precipitation1 by :i* x is alt]$ & depriv$ ( a pure ,metallick =m4 ,! tru? h]e( may y easily exp]im5t1 on ?is wise4 ,dissolve a p>ticle ( pure 9 ,aqua-=tis1 & dissolve ! same quantity ( pure 9 ,aqua-regia1 precipitate ! ) salt wat]1 & ! ) a ,lixivium1 s z t ! be precipitat$ into a :ite1 & ! into a yell[ ,calx2 edulcorate bo? ,calxes ap>t aft] ! be/ way t possibly y c1 ) hot wat] _m times1 s long till ! edulcorat+ wat] be :olly sweet1 !n weigh ^! dry$ ,calxes1 & y %all see t ! & y took1 are "o f\r? "p heavi] ?an be=e ! solution ( !m2 & ?is is to be ascrib$ to ! ,salts only1 t h adjo9$ !mselves to ! ,metal 9 ! precipitation1 & _c be !nce sep]at$ by edulcoration2 & !re=e su* a silv]y ,calx yields n 7:5 molt517 a pure ,lun> body1 b a c]ta9 ,a%y col\r$ ,mass1 fluxile & volatile1 by reason ( ! ,salts2 & ?is ,calx is n *ang$ 7or swall[$ up7 into ! nei?> be=e nor aft] its be+ molt51 nor 7aft] its melt+17 c x ev] be dissolv$ by ,aqua-=tis or ,aqua-regia1 :i* alt]ation proce$s me]ly f ! ,salts t h adjo9$ !mselves !reto 9 ! precipitation4 ,ev5 j s is x ) su* a gold5 ,calx1 :i* be+ sep>at$ by precipitation out ( ! ,aqua-regia ) a ,lixivium1 w n h +ress into 1 by reason ( ! impurities t accompany x2 & !re=e ?is gold5 ,calx 7:5 x is made hot7 k9dles1 & vehem5tly op]ate? ^u x self1 & ?is is me]ly f ! ,salts4 ,f h5ce x is cle>ly evid5t t ! ,calx ( precipitat$ by ,salt1 & ! ,calx ( by a ,lixivium1 h n any communion ) 1 h[ !n c su* a ,calx1 :i* is 7n[7 at fir/ =c$ out f _m t]re/rial p>ts1 & imp]fect ,metals1 & sep>at$ f !m1 h a great] communion !re)al1 h +ress !re9to1 & conjo9 x self !re) by dige/+4 ,o!r wayes !re=e mu/ be tak51 by :i* y may extract ! volatile & fixt ,gold1 t lies hidd5 9 1 1 1 or 3 ,n[ _m !re be :o d 9 va9 se>* into ^? ?+s :i* !y "k n ! nature (1 & s walk 9 d>kness l "o t ha? already fall5 into a ,pit4 ,b if y come to "k su* a m5/ruum or dissolv5t1 :i* is an enemy to or 1 & yet nev]!less do? pla9ly dissolve 1 1 1 & 1 !n ! spiritual t lies hidd51 w manife/ly appe> corporeally & visibly1 & w pass into ! ,m]curial ,magnet4 ,besides1 ?is dissolv5t mu/ likewise be ( su* a nature1 z t 7:5 9 ! solution or dige/ion ( ! imp]fect metals1 x makes ! spiritual & volatile ,gold corporeal1 & ca/s x (f f x 7z ,i may say7 by antipa?y 9 ! =m ( a p[d]7 ?is p[d] may n be environ$ ) any cru/9ess z abovesaid1 b t bo? ! ,calx ( & ( may h _! natural metallick spl5dor1 :]eto ! may adh]e1 & may attract unto x self :atsoev] ! dissolv5t sep>ates by ! cont9ual dige/ion4 ,f>!r1 ?is ,dissolv5t mu/ be ( su* a nature z n to be s %>p z to dissolve ! = !n ! "w w\ld n succe$2 inde$ x is sc>cely necess>y to make use ( ! 1 to receive into x ! spiritual & fixt ,gold :i* is sep>at$ 9 ! dige/ion fixation & sep>ation ( ! ,volatile ( ! ,metals2 = :5 x is once evacuat$ x w nev] aga9 occupy 7or seize ^u7 its impure body2 yet not)/&+ ?is *iefly is done = ?is reason1 viz4 t ! spiritual 9 ! imp]fect metals may be ! m will+ly made ,corporeal1 :5 x f9ds a fitt+ subject :]e9 x may lie hidd5 & re/4 ,besides too1 ?is spirituall & ( ! ,metals1 is indu$ ) su* virtues1 z t x t+e? "s "p ( ! into & 1 :5 x ha? !re9to entr$1 :]eby x yields ! m pr(it4 ,?us mu* likewise are ye to "k1 t ?is lab\r does n only proce$ 9 ! moi/ way1 b also 9 ! dry2 b yet f> easi] 9 ! moi/ ?an 9 ! dry way2 yet 9 ! 7dry way7 a great] pr(it is gott5 9 a %ort] "t4 ,= l z to "o measure ( ,milk are requir$ #a1 #b1 #c or #d spoonfuls ( ,salt1 t s ! ,*eese 7or ,curd7 may be sep>at$ f ! wat] 7or :ey71 b !re ne$s n ! quantity ( "o spoonful ( ! ,_s1 :i* is mu* /rong] ?an ! b>e ,salt3 ,ev5 s /&s ! case ) ,metall9e op]ations2 = by h[ mu* ! great] & m p[]ful ! ,ag5t or ,contr>y is1 s mu* ! soon] & /rong] do? x p]fect its op]ations4 ,h5ce x is1 t :]e ! ,ag5t mu/ be yet m /rongly active 7z 9 ! dry way1 x mu/ ( necessity be :]e ! /rong fire adds virtue & vig\r to ! ,ag5t7 x be+ consequ5tly m contr>y 7or p[]ful7 ! sep>ation is soon] p]fect$4 ,= example1 ,let u see h[ x is ) ,milk1 :]e #aj or #bj drops ( ,_s ( ,salt sep>ate "s cold ,milk1 !re w ne$ b half ! quantity only :5 ! ,milk is boil'd or o!rwise heat$2 ev5 s is x ) our ,ag5t1 :]eby we make ! ,volatile ,gold 9 ! m vile or mean] ,metals1 corporeal & visible2 x op]ates f> m /rongly 9 ! dry way1 ?an 9 ! moi/ way2 = 9 ! dry way1 ! ext]nal fire aide? our fire1 & h]eupon f9i%e? its op]ation s mu* ! soon]2 b 9 ! dry way mu/ ano!r ,magnet be made use (4 ,?us mu* let suffice t\*+ ! p>ticul> wa%+ or ext]nal purgation ( ! vil] ,metals2 z conc]n+ ! int]nal1 c5tral1 univ]sal wa%+1 by :i* ! int]i\r ,s\l ( & is extract$ = ! ,t9cture1 ,i d n z yet 7c]ta97 "k any ?+ !re(1 nor desire ,i to "k su* ab/ruse & hidd5 ?+s3 cont5t ,i am ) su* ?+s z ,god ( 8 me] grace ha? be/[$ ^u unwor?y me1 & if ,god %all s please1 s f> to pr(it mank9d ei!r by m9e or any o!rs help1 he w also pres5t an occasion ( lay+ hold !reon 7viz4 on ! ,t9cture7 = all good ?+s come f ,god4 ,n[ 9 ?is action 7or op]ation7 is requir$ an ocul> inspection1 su* great ?+s _c be und]/ood by ,books or ,writ+s1 & he t desires to excel 9 ^! 7op]ations7 let him take x 9 good "p1 t 7,i say7 he ought frequ5tly to "h me z a ma/]1 & to see me lab\r+ ab\t ^! ?+s1 :i* o!rwise he w nev] le>n1 = ! common ,al*ymi/s are pla9ly ignorant ( ?is "w2 yea ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s did hide x z a secret1 ! mo/ !y c\ld1 t s x might n be trodd5 "u foot by ,sw9e4 ,b :]eas ,i d s cle>ly set d[n ^! ?+s1 o!rwise ?an ev] any be=e ha? done1 ! consid]ation ( ! "t 7or age7 requires x1 & be/ ( all kn[n x is to ,god1 :y he n[ deliv]s ^! ?+s to be divulg$4 ,=asmu* z m5tion ha? be5 made 9 ! a=ego+ treatise ( ,spiritual 1 :i* might be extract$1 toge!r ) ! corporeal1 & "s or o!r w\ld p]haps v will+ly "k :at is to be und]/ood by ! "n ( spiritual 2 ,i ?9k x n mu* amiss a little m l>gely to expla9 ^! ?+s = ! sake ( ! ,ignorant4 ,e ,spiritual ?+ is invisible1 & void ( a palpable body2 b n[ if a body be giv5 !reunto1 9 :i* t _s may be made corporeal & visible1 !n ! _s is n any m a _s1 b is *ang$ into a body2 if !re=e ! ,spirits are good1 !y d likewise make good ,bodies1 & s on ! contr>y4 ,= all ! ,philosoph]s tell u1 t ! ,_s or ,s\l 9 ,iron & ,copp] is m noble ?an 9 x self1 because ! body :i* x dwells 9 is gross1 t]re/rial1 & impure4 ,! case !n /&+ ?us1 x is no wond] t if ^! spirits are sep>at$ by art & =ce1 & expell$ f su* grose bodies1 & jo9$ to o!r pur] subjects1 !y !n produce "s good ?+4 ,w\ld n ! o!r ,bea/s rev]5ce ! ,ass clad 9 a ,lions sk91 z if he 7 _! ,k+1 & ?is me>ly by reason ( 8 sk92 ?\gh inw>dly he 7 an ,ass8 ,if s be any man be b cloa!d 9 silk5 raym5t1 & g gawdily2 d n e body put (f _! hats to him1 & hon\r him1 ?\gh inw>dly he haply is a ?ief or a knave2 & s on ! contr>y1 if a mo/ hone/ & mo/ le>n$ man g 9 tatt]$ app>el1 or at lea/ 9 mean raym5t1 is he n reject$1 & despis$ by all4 ,f h5ce x suffici5tly appe>s h[ s9i/]ly ! common p judge ( all ?+s1 & neglect ! inside1 & only look to ! outside %ew4 ',tis ! ext]nal ,%ape1 accord+ z tis good or bad1 t makes a man e/eem$ by ! vulg> ei!r good or bad1 contemptible or hon\rable1 ?\gh 8 nature 7or education7 possesse? o!r prop]ties4 ,! l is to be und]/ood1 conc]n+ ! contemptible ,metals1 ,m>s & ,v5us1 :i* accord+ to ! report ( all ! ,philosoph]s h m ,t9cture 9 !m ?an ,sol x self ha?2 b yet by reason ( ! grossness ( _! bodies are !y reject$3 n[ !re=e1 by h[ mu* bett] ! means or way is by :i* ?is noble ,_s is extract$1 & add$ to ! pure bodies1 s mu* ! bett] is ! product4 ,:5 !re=e ! gross bodies ( & are artificially brok51 & ! _s dissolv$1 & !nce =c$ out1 x seeks x self ano!r body :]e9 x may dwell & be at re/4 ,!re=e :5 we d by art di/urb 7z ,i may say7 ! gross bodies ( ,m>s1 ,v5us1 ,jupit]1 or ,saturn1 & dissolve ! pure ,s\l1 & expel x by antipa?y1 out ( its impure h\ses1 & contemptible g>m5ts1 & set be=e x a pure 1 x possesse? x1 & s assume? ano!r nobl] body ?an x _h be=e1 & :i* !n is & 1 accord+ z 'tis manag$4 ,?is is my op9ion1 & aft] ! same mann] is ! ?+ to be und]/ood conc]n+ ,spiritual ,gold4 ,b :at bus9ess h we "h ) ! ,spiritual ( ,metals8 ,let u be cont5t ) ! ,corporeal1 & leave ! ,spiritual to ! ,philosoph]s1 to make ! ,t9cture )4 ,b =asmu* z ^u ! occasion ( my tea*+ ! means ( extract+ ,corporeal 1 ,i c\ld n leave ! speak+ ( ! ,spiritual :olly unt\*t1 ,i made also "s k9d ( m5tion ( ! same2 & x w be b5eficial to "s or o!r1 :o till !y d und]/& my mean+1 may be cont5t ) ! ,corporeal 4 ,b su* z h op5 & att5tive ,e>s to consid] :at my drift is 9 ?is disc\rse1 my doctr9e w be m pr(itable unto !m1 ?an ei!r ,sol or ,luna4 ,!re is yet "o ?+ m to be add$4 ,9 "s places !y are wont to r$uce ! ,sol & ,luna into a p[d] ) 1 t s ! ,corporeal & may be sep>at$ & extract$ f ! ,/one 7or ,ore72 & ?is is no new or unhe>d ( ?+4 ,b ?is is m r>e 7or seldom] us$73 a ,metal :i* ha? n z yet arriv$ to 8 due maturity b is z yet conjo9$ ) 8 fir/ ens1 & consequ5tly x flies away 9 ! melt+1 & nei!r yields nor 1 :5 x 7viz4 su* a ,metal7 is commixt ) salt & v9eg>1 & let lie to act ^u ea* o!r = "s days1 x comes to pass t ! ,m]cury attracts ! immature1 ,spiritual & 1 & makes x corporeal & fixt1 s z x may !nce=w>d be molt54 ,if !n ! ,spiritual & do? s easily ent] into ! 1 & make x ,corporeal1 x is yet mu* m facile to be done by my way1 :i* is effect$ by ! help ( m /rong 7or p[]ful7 in/rum5ts1 ?an by b>e only1 & ,salt & v9eg>1 ) :i* !y mix ! ,metal ) ! 1 nor c !y possibly d s mu* z my secret m5/ruum :i* p5etrate? all ?+s4 ,:5 n[ ! ,matt]1 toge!r ) ! ,salt & ,v9eg> is duly sep>at$ f ! by ! help ( fair wat]1 !y pass ! ,m]cury ?r\gh a sk9 ( ,lea!r1 :i* is aga9 s]viceable = ! same uses2 b t ( x :i* adh]es to ! 1 is !nce sep>at$ 9 an ,iron ,retort1 !n is tri$ ! weight ( t :i* is sep>at$1 & z mu* z !re wante? ( ! weight ( ! 1 s mu* ( d !y receive 9 its /ead1 :i* is a ?+ well wor?y !not+1 & des]ves a f>!r inquiry1 & is n "h set d[n 9 va94 ,let n any "o despise ^! few ?+s :i* ,i h "h adjo9$1 = !y comprise 9 !m mo/ great my/]ies2 yea & great] ?an mo/ w believe4 ,nei!r let any "o imag9e t ,i w pres5tly communicate ?is mo/ noble ,secret 7:i* cle>ly %9es 9 ! d>k7 to e /rang]2 no1 no su* matt]2 ,i w 7,god p]mitt+7 %ew ^! ?+s to my hone/ fri5ds1 t s x may n p]i% toge!r ) me2 b h[ev] ,i w well ?9k on t mu* us$ ,prov]b1 ,fide1 s$ cui vide2 ,tru/1 b see :om y tru/4 ,! ,f>nn]iani/s h giv5 me ?is docum5t2 _m !re h be5 :o h come unto me & decl>$ ! mis]able /ate !y 7 91 t :at by ! ,w>s1 & by o!r mis=tunes1 !y h lo/ _! ,goods1 & h begg$ me = ! love ( ,god1 to succ\r !m1 by communicat+ to !m "s op]ation1 :]eby !y might su/a9 _! lives1 promis+ t !y w\ld requite ?is k9dness by _! e>ne/ pray]s unto ,god 9 my behalf4 ,^! & su* l words h sometimes mov$ me t ,i h giv5 "s secret to "o or o!r1 & h be/[$ on !m an ov]plus too2 yet ,i oblig$ "s ( !m1 t !y %\ld conv]t x solely to _! own use1 & n communicate x to o!rs )\t my privity1 :i* ?+ !y promis$ l>gely en\gh4 ,b z soon z !y h be5 gone f me1 !y h pres5tly sold ^? secrets ( m9e to o!rs1 & :i* is m1 to my ,enemies4 ,n[ :5 by reason ( _! ignorance1 !y did n "k h[ to in/itute ! op]ation aright1 !y falsely affirm$1 t !y b\ght ?is ,art ( me at a price1 & t !y h be5 *eat$2 :]eas !y well "k1 t x 0 pure affection induc$ me to be/[ ^! ?+s ^u !m )\t any rew>d4 ,^! & su* o!r l 7or ,gift-h9d]]s7 h det]r$ me f communicat+ any ?+ to o!rs = ! future2 & ?is ,i w\ld h e "o to consid]1 & n tr\ble me ) ei!r ,lett]s or ,visits4 ,yet nev]!less ,i w communicate /ore ( my secrets unto my ,fri5ds1 t s !y may n cle>ly p]i% ) me1 nor be ?r[n to my ,enemies1 & sw9i% m54 ,i h done z mu* z 9 me lay1 nor w ,i omit to d m :]e ,i %all see a grateful m9d2 9 ! next place ,i w 7= ! s]vice ( my ,fri5ds7 treat ab\t & %ew 9 ! f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 ! ,secrets ( ,saturn1 by :at means any "o t is b a little v]s$ 9 manag+ ! fire1 may seek 7or make7 "s ,c\ntry fell[s1 8 tribut>ies1 :o may pay him an appo9t$ tribute e week1 aft] ! ,example ( ,k+s & ,pr9ces1 :o be/[ ^u _! fai?ful s]vants 7t des]ve well ( ! ,c\ntry by _! val\r aga9/ ! ,enemies7 ,k+ly gifts z :ole ,cityes1 ,t[ns1 ,villages1 & _m ,subjects z an inh]itance1 ( :om !y may aft]w>ds receive ,tribute & live v abundantly or pl5tifully4 ,n[ by h[ mu* ! m ,c\ntry-m5 !re are t be ,subject to a noble man1 s mu* ! ri*] is he suppos$ to be1 = !y pay ! m tribute4 ,& ! m ,pl\ghs ! ,c\ntry-man ha? a go+1 ! great] is ! tribute he pays 8 ,"l1 :i* ?+ ! gov]nance ( ,/ates or ,common-weals induce?1 z be+ a j ?+4 ,n[ aft] ! same mann] z ^! ?+s are 9 use 9 political gov]nm5ts1 are !y also 9 ,al*imy1 = x do? likewise :5 we h = "s "t fai?fully s]v$ "u h]1 be/[ on u tribut>y ,c\ntry m5 7z 'tw]e7 by way ( recomp5ce1 f :5ce we may h ,food & ,raym5t4 ,! m ,fields & ,pl\ghs t we give to ^! c\ntry-folks1 ! m ,tribute d !y pay4 ,nei!r d ^! =sake _! ,ma/]s1 = !y are %ut up 9 a /all1 & :5 _! bellies are fill$ ) ,coals1 & t !y are safe f ! ,ra9 7or ,wea!r7 !y are cont5t$1 & d p]=m ! bus9esses t are impos$ ^u !m4 ,by h[ _m m ! ,pl\ghs are :i* we give unto !m 7?\gh "o ,c\ntry-man c h>dly manage above two or ?ree1 s mu* ! m d !y give4 ,su* ,c\ntry-m5 z ^! do? ! true ,al*imy di/ribute among/ h] ,s]vants1 :]eby !y may !nce=w>d lead a quiet ,life4 ,if ,god %all v\*saft me life & leisure yet a :ile long]1 ,i h purpos$ ) my self to br+ mo/ mighty b5efits unto my ,c\ntry4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let ^! ?+s be accept$ 9 good "p1 ,^? same tribut>y ,c\ntry-m5 may be %ewn my ,fri5ds1 toge!r ) sundry o!r pr(itable ,inv5tions1 9 my laboratory4 ,,! ,,f\r? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,,g]many4 ,9 :i* are reveal$ _m excell5t1 usefull ,secrets1 & su* z are s]viceable to ! ,c\ntry3 & )all1 sev]al ,prep>ations ( efficaci\s ,cates extract$ out ( ! ,metals1 & appo9t$ to ,physical uses2 z also v>i\s ,confections ( ,gold5 ,potions4 ,to :i* is also adjoyn$ a small ,treatise1 :i* make? m5tion ( my ,laboratory2 9 ! :i* !re %all be taught & demon/rat$ 7= ! publick good & b5efit ( ,mank9d7 wond]full ,secrets1 & unto e body mo/ pr(itable1 b hi!rto unkn[n4 ,! ,,preface to ! ,fri5dly ,,read]4 ,al?\gh ,i promis$1 above a ye> ago1 9 ! ,preface to t ,book :i* ,i publi%$ ( ! ,nature ( ,salts1 t 7besides ,salt7 ,i w\ld likewise adjoyn "s ,bro? & sug>$ ,sawces & ,season+s to ! o!r ,meats di%t out ^u ! ,table3 yet not)/&+ su* z are se>*]s aft] good ,arts1 w\ld n 9 any case all[ me s mu* "t z to prep>e ^? ,sawces2 & be+ prep>$1 to di% !m =? ^u ! ,table3 b e>ne/ly reque/$ ?is boon onely1 viz4 t ,i w\ld n =get to furni% ! said ,table ) ,*eese & ,butt]4 ,! satisfy+ ( ^: reque/1 ,i confess my self v ready to yield unto1 nor doe ,i f9d any o!r ob/acle1 save onely ! scantness ( "t1 :i* ,i am con/ra9$ to imploy ab\t o!r affairs m necess>y4 ,b h[ev]1 see+ x is e/eem$ a v praise-wor?y action 9 a ,man1 by diffus+ 8 k9dnesses 9 _m places to b5efit _m1 ,i h deem$ x a ?+ well wor? :ile1 to adjoyn 7sett+ aside o!r ?+s7 unto ! a=e-di%t-out ,meats ^? promis$ ,sawces1 ) ,butt] & ,*eese1 9 to boot2 b yet1 ) z mu* brevity z conv5i5tly may be4 ,_h a long] space ( "t be5 p]mitt$ me1 ,i w\ld h cl>ifi$ ! ,sug> bett]1 & made ! ,sawces m savory1 :i* ! ha/y po/+ away ( "t ha? h9d]$ ! p]=mance (4 ,besides1 =asmu* z ,i h promis$ a ,f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 toge!r ) a disclos+ ( excell5t metallick ,m$ic9es1 x ha? seem$ good unto me 7= ! fulfill+ ( my promise7 to publi% ^! my mo/ efficaci\s ,sawces "u ! ,title ( ! ,f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 & ! r1 because ,i h n "t suffici5t = ! description & detection ( o!r ,secrets4 ,n[ by h[ mu* ! vil] & m contemptible cloa?+ ^! pres5t ,arcana's d come abroad 91 s mu* ! great] & m noble virtues d !y hide "u _! sordid or despicable raym5t4 ,i 0 ( ! m9d1 ,i confess1 to h kept yet long] by me ?is ,f\r? ,"p1 t s 7be+ s5t abroad to publick view 9 a m conv5i5t season1 x m\ght h be5 m adorn$ ) ,secrets ( great] mom5t a=e its be+ exhibit$ to e ones view4 ,& among/ ^? ,secrets1 "o em95t "o1 is ! ,conc5tration ( ,gold & ,silv]1 & _! r$uction into su* a =m & figure1 z t x _c at all be kn[n by our ,enemies 7:o sometimes ru% 9 ^u u unlookt =71 7:i* sore affliction ,god 7( 8 m]cy7 keep u f47 ,& s by ?is means may x come to pass1 t su* k9d ( ,bodies be+ ?us hidd5 "u an unkn[n ,g>m5t1 w n be robb'd & tak5 away4 ,& :]eas ,i h demon/rat$ 9 ! =ego+ ,?ird ,"p1 by :at means great ,treasures ( ,gold & ,silv] may easily be gott5 9 all places ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 by ! help ( my ,inv5tions2 ,i made no "q1 7nor inde$ c x o!rwise be7 b t su* z are dilig5t ,h\se-hold]s w li/5 unto my say+s1 & put 9 practise _m ( ^? ?+s1 especially see+ ,i w bo? c\nsel & assi/ !m1 z mu* z 9 me lyes4 ,if n[ ! se>*+ aft] s great ,treasures be n too securely & neglig5tly h&l$1 x w und\bt$ly come to pass1 t our ,c\ntry w 7by su* a notable ,m$ium1 & su* great ,treasure7 be r5dr$ ev5 :olly inv9cible4 ,hi/ory make? m5tion1 t ! gyptians 7by _! skill 9 ! ,meliorat+ ( ,metals7 enjoy$ su* va/ ri*es1 & s great a p[]1 z t !y ca/ f (f _! necks ! ,yoak ( ! ,roman ,mon>*y1 ev5 untill t "t 9 :i* _! ,books compris+ ! ,art 7 burnt by ! ,emp]\r ,dioclesian1 :]eby !y 7 en=c$ to be subject to ! ,empire ( ,rome4 ,= ! mo/ noble ,art ( ,pr9t+ ,books 0 9 ^? days unkn[n1 & _! ,sci5ces 7 wont to be writt5 9 ,p>*m5t ) great lab\r & mu* co/2 & und\bt$ly !y 7 n ?r\ghly /or$ ) su* k9d ( ,books1 :]eby ! ,romans did ! easili] get !m into _! h&s & burn !m4 ,n[ :5 once a ,writ+ is committ$ to ! ,press1 x may be pr9t$ (f 9 an almo/-inf9ite ,numb]1 = a ,pr9t] w doe m 9 "o day1 ?an a va/ multitude ( ,scribes w\ld be able to write4 ,& be+ x is s1 :o c\ld possibly be able to scrape toge!r out ( all ! places ( a :ole ,c\ntry su* a multitude ( ,books1 !reby to root !m out 9 ^! our times1 & by burn+ annihilate !m1 z ! ,romans did4 ,?is "o ?+ ,i "h say1 viz4 ,did ,i b "k & f9d t ^? ?+s :i* ,i h hi!rto publi%$1 w\ld n onely be acceptable1 b be also put 9 use & practise1 x w\ld be z a spur unto me to /ir me up to adjoyn to :at is already done1 m & great] ,secrets4 ,mean:ile let :at is at pres5t (f]$ be well accept$1 & :at is promis$1 be pati5tly expect$4 ,( ! ^w ,sawce1 & :at is meant !reby4 ,i h oblig$ my self by promise1 to adjoyn unto ^? my ,meats :i* ,i h hi!rto di%t out ^u ! ,table1 "s good ,sawce & ,pickle2 :i* ,meats1 see+ !y app]ta9 n unto ! pla9 common ways1 b belong to a v excell5t ,skill or ,sci5ce2 x is altoge!r ne$full1 t ! ,sawces be correspond5t !reunto1 & t ev5 !y z well z ! meats !mselves1 be by reason ( _! sav\r9ess1 gratefull unto ! ,palate4 ,n[ !re=e z 9 ! ,fea/s ( great m51 ! ,pickles are n set on ! ,table a=e ! ,gue/s h fill'd !mselves ) ,fle% & ,fi%1 & s allay$ _! hung]1 b are set a=e !m 7aft]w>ds7 z s _m ,vehicles to drill d[n ! ,w9e ) ! great] delectation1 = su* ,pickles d = ! mo/ "p communicate a sweet] 7or too?som]7 ta/ to all k9d ( ,fruits1 ,se$s1 & ,spices1 & ,sug>3 ,s likewise mu/ ,i1 9 ! mak+ & di%+ out su* ,sawces = ?is ,fea/ ( m9e1 m9d onely ?is bus9ess1 viz4 to take c>e ( provid+ my self ( ! be/ ,sug>1 & *oice ,spices2 & ^! are extractable onely out ( ! ,metals2 ,saturn af=d+ ,sug>1 & ,sol & ,lune yield+ mo/ sweet ,spice9ess4 ,b a=e ,i di% out my ,pickles1 ,i h ?\ght good to set a=e !m a sweet ,bro? or ,season+1 toge!r ) ,butt] & ,*eese1 t haply "o or o!r ( my ,gue/s are m9d$ to dip a piece ( ,roa/-meat !re91 or else to ta/ ( my ,butt] & ,*eese1 :]eby !y may ) ! great] delight ta/ ! sweetness ( ! foll[+ ,sawces4 ,& al?\gh ,i 0 m9d$ to exhibit 9 ?is place "s excell5t & efficaci\s ,metallick ,sawces3 yet not)/&+ ,i c\ld n *use b fir/ pres5t y ) a =e runn] z 'tw]e1 signify+ unto y1 h[ t by ! help ( ,salt good ,bro?s & ,sawces may be made out ( ! ,vegetables1 & ,sawces1 s]v+ = ! bett]+ ( ,*eese & ,butt] made out ( ,animals3 t s my ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,salts may n be at all defective1 & t e "o may see :at a mo/ noble & mo/ excell5t ,creature ,salt is1 :i* is capable ( exalt+ ! ,animals1 ,vegetables & ,m9]als to a f> m wor?y degree by s excell5t a ,melioration ( !m4 ,salt & ,v9eg> are commonly reput$ to be ! be/ ,sawce1 & 'tis mo/ truly spok53 ,= among/ all ! ,sawces & ,season+s put unto ,meats1 ,salt & ,v9eg> be> ! bell2 n[ ! ,v9eg> is = ! mo/ "p made ( ,w9e1 ,fruits1 ,ale1 ,honey3 ,b z = ,salt1 if x be turn$ by di/illation & rectification into a sweet & acid ,_s1 x becomes a sweet & /rong ,v9eg>1 & to be pref]r$ be=e all o!rs3 s t !re's no ne$ at all ( ! ,v9eg> ( ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,honey1 & ,fruits4 ,we w !re=e %ew unto su* z are desir\s ( sweet or sav\ry ,sawces & ,pickl+s ne$full = ,fle% & ,fi%1 & ( well ta/$ ,*eese & ,butt]1 ! way ( prep>+ ! same by ! help ( ,salt2 :]eby a ,man may make himself = 8 own ,kit*9 use or ,cook]y1 v>i\s ,sawces z him li/e?4 ,& hav+ %ewn ?is1 we w proce$ on to ! description ( metallick ,sawces4 ,he t is desir\s ( a good ,sawce or ,pickle fit = ,fle% & ,fi%1 w n f9d any ?+ t is m fit or prop] ?an a well-prep>$ & rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 ! :i* he may prep>e ) :atsoev] ,h]bs & ,spices he please?1 accord+ z is agreeable to 8 ,palate4 ,= example1 ,l z o!rwise mo/ acceptable ,broa?s or ,sawces are wont to be made ) ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 ,pepp]1 & o!r ,spices1 & are put unto ! ,boil$ or ,bak$ ,fle% or ,fi% 9 ! same ,di%1 or set by ! same 9 little ,sawc]s1 t s all ^? ,meats may leave ! m gratefull ta/ ^u ! ,palate3 ,ev5 s may ! same be effect$ ) ,_s ( ,salt1 & t f> m commodi\sly1 & to bett] pr(it ?an if ,w9e or ,v9eg> 7 made use ( to ! confection ( ^? well ta/$ ,sawces4 ,b x is my ,_s ( ,salt ,i "h speak (1 7:i* be+ prep>$ accord+ to my prescription1 is ( a mo/ delicate pleasantness17 & n ( t :i* is mo/ an end sold 9 ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops1 & 9 o!r su* l places1 & is = ! mo/ "p ill prep>$1 & n at all rectifi$1 & consequ5tly by its ungratefull %>p & h>% ta/1 x provokes to ,vomit1 if x be tak5 into ! ,/oma*2 ',tis likewise ( a yell[i% col\r1 & ) its %>p con/riction draws up ! ,tongue1 :]eas x %\ld be m cle> & transp>5t ?an ,f\nta9 ,wat]1 & by ! pleasantness ( its acidity excell ! juices ( ,apples1 ,grapes1 or ,limons4 ,& be+ furni%$ ) su* a sweet or pleasant ,juice ( ,salt1 ,i ne$ n any ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 or o!r %>p ,juices ( ,grapes1 ,limons1 ,rasp ,b]ries1 ,sorrel1 & ! l1 to give a pleasant & sav\ry ta/ unto my ,fle% or ,fi%3 = x may be done f> bett] ) ?is good ,_s ( ,salt1 ?an ) ,w9e or ,v9eg>3 ,=1 t ,_s ( ,salt s]ves in/ead ( !m all1 nor is x at all subject to corrupt z o!r ,juices are1 b cons]ves its sweet & pleasant ess5ce )\t any decay4 ,b if y w\ld make use !re( s+ly or alone1 !n mu/ a little ,wat] or ,sug> be mix$ !re)1 t ! acidity or %>pness !re( may be a little allay$1 & ?us may x s]ve in/ead ( a ,sawce to be add$ to ei!r bak$ or boil$ ,fle% or ,fi%4 ,b n[ if a man be m9d$ to add gre5 ,h]bs = alt]ations sake ( ! ta/1 su* z are ,p>sly1 ,g>d5 ,cresses1 ,spani% ,pepp]1 & ! l2 he may beat or %r$ !m small & moi/5 !m ) ,_s ( ,salt allay$ ) ,wat]1 & s put !m in/ead ( a cold ,sawce to ,fle% & ,fi%4 ,b if n[ ! ,sawce is to be p\r$ w>m to ! ,fi% & ,fle%1 !n mu/ a little ,butt] be !reto us$1 & t on ?is wise foll[+4 ,take "s pure & clean ,wat]1 & make x some:at %>p] 7) good ,_s ( ,salt7 !n /rong ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 put !reunto "s good ,salt ,butt] or ,fre%1 at y\r pleasure2 & likewise su* ,spice z 7besides ,pepp]1 ,g+]1 ,nutmeg1 & su* l7 y li/ to add1 z also ,salt if ne$ be2 put x 9 a little ,e>!n ,glaz$ ,pot1 & n 9 a ,copp] or ,iron ,vessel1 = !y are altoge!r unfit = ?is ,op]ation2 set ! ,pot ov] a few ,coals & heat x g5tly to melt ! ,butt]1 !n /ir x ?r\ghly ab\t )\t ceas+1 ) a ,wood5 ,spoon1 & !n be+ molt5 x assumes to x self ! sal9e ,v9eg>1 & ! ,sawce becomes ?icki%1 ! :i* mu/ be !n p\r$ out to ! boild & season$ ,fle% or ,fi%4 ,b if gre5 ,h]bs1 z ,*]vil1 ,p>sly1 ,cresses1 ,pip]itis or ,spani% ,pepp]1 & su* l are to be adjoyn$ !reunto1 y may bruise or *op !m small1 & !n put !m into ! ,pot unto y\r hot ,broa? or ,sawce1 & mix !m well toge!r1 & !n pres5tly p\r out y\r ,sawce to ! ,fle% or ,fi%1 = by ?is means ! ,h]bs reta9 _! ta/ & gre5ness1 & s delight ! ,eyes ) _! lovely aspect1 & please ! ,palate ) _! pleasant ta/1 :i* w\ld n be if !y boil$ mu* ) ! ,liqu\r1 = !n !y w\ld lose bo? _! subtile ta/ & gre5 col\r4 ,moreov]1 y are w>ily to obs]ve 9 ?is ?+1 t ?is ,broa? or ,sawce be n let lie ^u ! ,coals too long1 & s ! ,acetum sep>ate x self aga9 f ! ,butt]2 :i* to prev5t1 !re may be mixt ) ! ,sawce "o1 two1 or ?ree yelks ( ,eggs1 :i* be+ well /irr$ ) ! same makes x ! ?ick]1 & bett] to /ick on to ! sopp+ :5 y take x out ( ! ,di% :]e ! ,fle% or ,fi% is4 ,su* ,sawces d give ! ,fi% ei!r boil$ or fri$1 a mo/ acceptable ta/1 & probably if "s ,sug> be !reto add$ x w\ld d v well = ,fle% too4 ,b yet1 %>p ,juices or ,broa?s are bett] & m agreeable = ,fi%4 ,n[ aft] ?is mann] may e "o make 8 own ,sawce z he li/e?1 & r5d] ! same ) "s ,h]bs & ,spices1 ! m sav\ry unto 8 ,palate2 & consequ5tly ne$s n ei!r ,w9e or ,v9eg>1 nor any o!r acid ?+s4 ,if any "o has b any pure & clean ,_s ( ,salt at h&1 he may 7by ! addition ( c]ta9 ,h]bs & ,spices7 prep>e 8 ,sawce z be/ likes him1 & make x f> m pleasant & delightsome ?an if x 7 made ) ,w9e1 ,v9eg>1 or ,ale-,v9eg>1 nor c y get ^! e :]e nei!r4 ,b ! ,_s ( ,salt may be prep>$ & s _h e :]e1 & !re=e on t acc\nt too is x des]v$ly to be pref]r$ be=e all o!r season+s4 ,n[ 9 ! ,w9t] ,season1 :5 gre5 ,h]bs are n to be gott51 ! p\nd$ ,roots ( ,spani% ,pepp] may s]ve1 or ,mu/>d ,p[d] r$uc$ ) ,sug> & ,_s ( ,salt into hot & cold ,sawces4 ,nor w\ld ,i h any "o to be s bold & fooli% z to contemn ^! my ,sawces a=e he ha? ta/$ ( ! same2 = ,i d\bt n b t if he once comes to ta/ ! delightsome pleasantness ( ! same1 he w pref] !m a=e all o!r1 & w give ! ,v9eg> ( ,salt its due hon\r4 ,& n[ to give an exp]im5t1 tak5 out ( ! ,treasury ( ,salt1 unto ^? t are delight$ ) ! ta/ ( good ,butt] & ,*eese2 let !m li/5 unto ^? ?+s :i* "h foll[4 ,if ?\ art desir\s to prep>e a durable ,*eese ( ,c[s ,milk1 & su* ,*eese z ha? all ! tok5s ( a good ,*eese1 viz4 su* z is weighty1 compact1 close )\t ,eyes1 & putrify+ ,holes1 void ( slim9ess & bad smell1 ?\ may'/ be a ,ma/] ( ?y desire by obs]v+ ! foll[+ ,op]ation4 ,take ( ,c[s ,milk1 ,%eeps or ,goats ,milk1 or ( ei!r ( ^! :i* ?\ ha/ at h&1 z mu* z ?\ please/1 or z mu* z is suffici5t1 7b among/ ^! ,milks1 ,goats ,milk is ! be/1 ,%eeps next1 & ,c[ ,milk inf]i\r to ! o!r two bo? 9 goodness & excell5cy37 ,heat x at ! ,fire1 & p\r x out into a wood5 ,vessel 7,n4 ,b4 ,iron & ,copp] ,vessels are n to be us$ 9 ?is way7 & r$uce ! ,milk into a ,curd by ! p\r+ on ( ,_s ( ,salt4 ,n[ "o ,spoonfull ( ?is ,_s is en\gh to curdle t5 measures ( ,milk4 ,?is done1 & ! ,milk & ,_s ( ,salt hav+ be5 well /irr$ ab\t ) a wood5 ,ladle & curdl$1 put ! same into ,hair ,/ra9]s or 9 v clean ,l9n5 ones1 t s ! ,:ey may dra9 out & be sep>at$1 !n ga!r up ! ends ( y\r ,/ra9]1 & lay !reon heavy weights & squeeze out all ! :eyi% moi/ure4 ,!n take y\r ,*eese out ( ^! ,/ra9]s1 & put x into wood5 ,vessels1 & !re break x into small bits or pieces2 :i* be+ ?us brok51 spr9kle "s ,salt1 & "s ( y\r pure ,_s ( ,salt too !reupon1 & mix all well toge!r ) a wood5 ,ladle or ) y\r h&s well cleans$3 ,be+ ?us mix$1 fill y\r ,vessels or ,*eese ,fats :i* let be great] & less] z ne$ is1 & squeeze & compress ! matt] well 91 z !y are wont to d 9 mak+ ( ,*eeses4 ,!n expose !m to ! w>m ,air1 & dry !m1 & x w give y compact & durable ,*eeses1 n unlike to ^? !y call ,p>mesant1 & su* z w be void ( ,eyes1 & ( ftid & putrid ,holes1 ,slimyness1 & su* l defects usually incid5t to ! common ,*eeses1 nay !y nev] are obnoxi\s to ^? faults4 ,! reason is1 because ! fir/ ,coagulation or ,congelation ( ! ,milk is made by ! help ( pure ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* def5ds f all putrefaction1 & n by ! help ( ! ftid putrid ,r5net1 f :i* no?+ c proce$ b ,rott5ness & ,worms4 ,!n f>!r1 ! ,_s ( ,salt be+ toge!r ) ,crude ,salt spr9kl$ !reupon 7aft] ! squeez+ out ( ! ,:ey7 do? 9 an especial mann] resi/ all t putrefaction t is wont to be 9 ,*eeses1 & cond5se? ! ,*eeses1 & imp$es any f]m5tation1 :i* dilate? ! said ,*eeses & makes !m spongi\s & por\s2 & by ?us cond5s+ !m1 x makes !m rema9 safe & free f all putrefaction4 ,su* ,*eese !re=e z is br\ght to ?is p]fection1 do? well des]ve ! prehem95ce above ! re/1 & is extoll$ by ! praise ( ^? ,anci5t ,v]ses1 viz4 ,good ,*eese mu/ nei!r ,argus be1 ,l>gus nor ,magdal51 ,me?uselah1 nor ,habbacuck1 nor ,laz>us1 ,am54 ,t is1 x mu/ n be ey$ l ,argus1 nor t\gh l ,l>gus1 nor hairy & cry+ l ,magdal51 nor ho>y l ,me?usalem1 nor light l ,habbacuck1 nor full ( /9k+ holes & rott5 sores l ,laz>us3 :i* defects if ,*eese wante?1 x well m]its ! title ( goodness3 & su* are ^? ,*eeses :i* are made by ! help ( ! ,_s ( ,salt2 d b make su* a ,*eese & try :e!r or no x w n be ( a m pleas+ reli% ?an all o!rs are4 ,su* ,*eeses are nev] corrupt$1 !y nev] become t5aci\s1 limb]1 full ( holes1 & worms4 ,! ,_s ( ,salt be+ p\r$ into ! holes ( ,%eep ,milk ,*eese1 or ,c[ ,milk ,*eese1 do? ei!r kill all ! ,worms or cause !m to get pack+1 x contracte? ! holes1 & turns ! bad ,*eeses into good ones1 & ?is my self h tri$4 ,?us fri5dly ,read]1 ha/ ?\ le>n$ h[ to make a fit ,sawce = ,fi% & ,fle%1 & likewise good & durable ,*eese2 x n[ rema9s t we tea* !e h[ also to make good ,butt]4 ,if y are desir\s ( mak+ good ,butt] by ! help ( ,_s ( ,salt1 & su* z is da9ty1 pure & yell[1 & ( a mo/ delicate ta/1 & su* z w n easily contract a ranck ta/1 y may obta9 y\r desire by proce$+ on ?is wise4 ,take (f ! ,cream f good ,c[ ,milk1 & make x into ,butt]1 a=e x be any ?+ m\ldy1 or ( an unpleasant ta/1 & sep>ate ! ,butt]-milk accord+ to ! usual cu/om1 !n put ! ,butt] 9 a wood5 ,vessel1 & wa% x s long 9 pure cold ,salt ,wat]1 untill !re be no m ,:eyi%ness left1 & t ! ,salt ,wat] d come (f !ncefrom1 z cle> z x 0 at fir/ putt+ on1 & t ! ,butt] appe>s suffici5tly clean1 :i* wa% x once ag51 on ?is wise foll[+4 ,dissolve 9 pure & rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 z mu* ,salt z x w dissolve 9 ! cold3 ,& h]e)all wa% y\r ,butt] anew1 yet sev]al times1 & "w x well ) t ,_s1 & by ?us proce$+ w x absume ! residue ( ! ,:eyi%ness :i* is ! cause & rise ( rankness1 & :i* common ,salt ,wat] c\ld n remove4 ,?is done1 ! ,butt] is to be season$ ) common ,salt accord+ to ! usual mann]1 & ?us w x abide p]fectly good = a long "t4 ,b n[ ! big ,sea ,salt is acc\nt$ ! fitte/ = ?is purpose1 :i* be+ a little heat$ r$ hot 9 ! ,fire1 comes to be ( a v delicate :it5ess1 & do? ! easi] admit ( r$uction into f9e ,p[d]1 & is bett] ?an t :i* is boil$ up 9 ,iron1 or ,lead5 ,pans or ,cauldrons4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b he t c get su* a pure sort ( salt ( a sexangul> %ape l a ,dye1 z is prep>$ 9 my ,laboratory1 he may use t1 z be+ by f> ! pur]4 ,z = ! ,vessel x self :]e9to ! ,butt]1 prep>$ & clean$ aft] ! a=em5tion$ mann]1 is to be put1 x mu/ be ord]$ on ?is wise foll[+4 ,y mu/ get y a new ,oak5 ,b>rel1 & s /eep x 9 /rong ,salt ,wat]1 n ! common ,sea ,wat]1 z t x may well imbibe ! ,salt into ?is ,vessel mu/ ! ,butt]1 wa%t z a=esaid1 be pre/ & ?ru/ 9 s tight & close1 t !re may n be any hole or gap+ place left !re92 b y mu/ leave two ,f+]s bread? 9 ! ,b>rel at top ( ! ,butt]1 :i* is to be fill$ up ) ,_s ( ,salt1 glutt$ ) good & pure ,salt dissolv$ !re91 t s ! ,butt] may be well cov]$ ov]1 & all ,air be+ exclud$1 x may keep f9e & sav\ry a long "t4 ,n[ :5 y w\ld ,di% out "s ( ?is ,butt] on ! ,table1 y mu/ take x out ( y\r ,tub ) a clean ,wood5 ,spoon1 & n an ,iron "o1 & wa% ! same 9 pure & cle> ,wat] a=e y eat x1 if y w\ld n h x reta9 ! %>pness ( ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,well1 "h is yet a bett] way /ill1 viz4 ,take new ,butt] & let x melt v g5tly ov] ! ,coals1 & x w be cov]$ ov] ) mu* fro?y ,*eesyness1 let t fro? be neatly scumm$ (f2 :i* be+ s done1 x w look 9 ! ,pot l to a pure & cle> ,oil1 p\r x out v cle>ly into ano!r ,vessel1 t ! s$im5t at ! bottom may abide beh9d4 ,?is ,butt] :5 'tis cold looks j l yell[ ,wax1 b yet is x a little s(t] ?an x ought to be1 & !re=e x mu/ be well wr\ght its due "t ) ,_s ( ,salt impregnat$ ) new ,salt1 t x may obta9 ! h>dness ( common ,butt]1 & !n be salt$1 & b>rel'd up1 & kept = use1 :i* w be f> bett] ?an ! common ,butt]4 ,= al?\gh ?is purg+ x by ! ,fire takes f x all its ,*eesyness1 f :i* x _h its h>dness2 yet not)/&+ ! ,_s ( ,salt gives unto x a f> diff]5t & mu* bett] h>dness1 & cause? x to excell all o!r sorts 9 goodness & long keep+4 ,^! ?+s 0 ,i will+ to take out ( my ,kit*9 & set a=e y1 namely ,sawce1 ,*eese1 & ,butt] ( good & exquisite ta/1 :i* if !y please n ! ,palate ( "s or o!r1 ,i w\ld h him ev5 =be> to use !m4 ,x is n )\t "s weighty cause t ,i h done ^! ?+s1 :i* ,i well "k w und\bt$ly und]go ! p]v]se ,c5sures ( ,spies & ,mock]s1 :o probably w say1 :at ,womani% ,toys1 & ,*ildr5s ,baubles do? ,glaub] "h ,tattle ab\t1 mak+ himself a ,laugh+ ,/ock to ! ,wom51 & ,female ,sex1 :o w say ( him1 t by 8 tea*+ to make ,butt] & ,*eese1 he ha? ?ru/ 8 ,sickle into ! ,wom5s ,h>ve/4 ,well1 let !m prate z please? !m1 ,geese are n wont to utt] ought else b a ,goose-l ,gagl+4 ,= my "p ,i m9d$ no?+ else b to h ?is ,treatise be a me] ,woman's ,"w1 & ,boys ,play1 b yet x w reveal to ! ,ignorant m good1 ?an is atta9able by ! p]v]se in/ructions ( all su* ,au?\rs ^: ,writ+s are ,sp9n'd out to t height ( subtility z to exce$ e ones ,capacity4 ',tis n e "o t w easily appreh5d ^? ,knacks :i* ,i tea* & reveal "u ?is ,*eese-mak+ ,trade1 & ^! ,kit*9 ,op]ations2 nor inde$ do? x mu* matt] t !y %\ld und]/&4 ,god w op5 ! ,eyes ( su* z he %all judge wor?y ( su* great gifts1 & w conceal & hide ! same f ! ,pr\d & ,wick$ ,crew4 ,hav+ ?us f9i%$ ?is ,*eese & ,butt]-mak+3 ,let u 9 ,gods ,"n ent] ^u ano!r ,"w ( ,wom51 & ,boys ,play1 :i* ,kit*9-l ,lab\r1 & ,*eese & ,butt]-mak+1 is me]ly metallick & do? f> excell 9 excell5cy & nobility ! hi!rto describ$ ,op]ations1 al?\gh x be p]=m$ by ! help ( ! self same ,salt4 ,= )\t ,salt no imp]fect ,metal c be really bett]$1 ! v title ( ! ,art x self witness+ z mu*1 :i* be+ /il$ ,al*ymy1 signifies no o!r ?+ ?an a melt+ ( ,salt3 b yet ,i d n tell :at k9d ( ,salt is "h to be und]/ood1 or1 t any k9d ( ,salt is "h meant b ?us mu* onely d ,i av]r1 t ! transmutations ( ! ,inf]i\r ,metals mu/ be effect$ by ,salt4 ,n[ !n1 =asmu* z ?is ,treatise ( m9e dep5ds on a =m]1 intitul$ ( ! nature ( ,salts1 z be+ an ov]plus2 s x is likewise altoge!r necess>y1 t in/ead ( ,fruit & ,sug>1 ,i use ,salts & ,metals ab\t ! prep>ation ( ^! my ,sawces4 ,& :]eas ! mak+ ( ! ,sawces or ,sweet-meats ) ,sug>1 do? n onely belong to ! mean] ,sex1 b also to ! m noble1 & yet nev]!less ! ,op]ation x self is no?+ else b a me] wa%+ & boil+1 & a true ,wom5s ,"w1 we w !re=e 9 our description br+ ! same ^u ! ,/age "u ! ,title ( ! ,"w ( ,wom51 & ,play ( ,*ildr54 ,if we rightly look ^u ! ,"w ( ,wom51 & comp>e our metallick lab\r !re)all1 !re pres5ts x self unto u1 a v notable agreeabl5ess betwixt !m4 ,! ,wom5s ,"w is to boil & wa%1 & :5 !y are ab\t to boil1 !y set _! ,pots ov] ! ,fire1 & hav+ wa%t _! ,fle%1 !y /r[ !reon "s ,salt & ,spices1 & boil ! same 9 ! said ,pots ) ,wat]1 ,w9e1 or ,v9eg>1 till x be t5d]1 & become fit to be eat54 ,!y likewise fe$ ! ,fire !y boil )all by putt+ ,wood !reon1 :]eby ! heat may be kept up1 & no imp$im5t may betide _! ,"w3 ,& ?is is ! way & me?od obs]v$ by ! ,female ,sex 9 _! boil+4 ,b z to _! wa%+ (f ! fil? f _! ,cloa?s1 !y are wont 9 ! fir/ place to p\r hot ,wat] !reupon !reby to wa% (f ! m gross "p ( ! ,dirt3 & !n !y use a %>p ,lee1 or "s ,sope1 or ev5 bo? toge!r to take away ! rema9d] ( ! fil?1 & to wa% out all ! ,spots & ,dirt1 !n d !y ag5 wa% (f ! ,sope & ,lee ) fair & hot ,wat]3 ,b z = ! od\r t ! ,sope leaves1 & :i* by no wa%+ h[ mu* or h[ (t soev] x be done c be c>ri$ (f1 to get t (f ,i say !y are wont to lay _! ,l9n5 out 9 ! op5 ,field1 & spr9kle & moi/5 x ) pure ,wat]1 :i* be+ dri$ by ! ,sun1 ,air1 & ,w9d1 !y d ag5 repeat ! same lab\r1 untill all ! /9k+ smell ( ! ,sope be drawn =? by ! ,sun & ! ,air1 & a bett] & m :olsome ,od\r come 9 its room4 ,!n at la/ !y dry !m at ! ,air & ,sun1 & be+ dry1 !y fold !m up & put !m 9 _! ,*e/s & ,trunks1 & keep !m = _! use4 ,j s d we deal ) ,metals1 :5 we wa% (f _! defilem5ts1 & d by boil+ turn !m into :olsome ,food or ,m$icam5ts2 b yet we d n use common ,v9eg>1 common ,salt1 & common ,spices1 b m9]al or metallick subjects1 z also a duplicate ,fire1 viz4 "o ( !m is a secret1 philosophical1 moi/1 cold1 & vapor\s ,fire2 & ! o!r is ! elem5t>y & common ,fire1 by :i* we /ir up ! =m] ,philosophical ,fire to display its virtues1 & r5d] x p[]full & efficaci\s4 ,! elem5t>y ,fire we make ) ,wood1 ,coles1 or ,oil3 ,! univ]sal ,ag5t1 or ,philosophical1 ,cold1 ,moi/1 ,dige/+1 ,p5etrat+1 ,mundify+1 ,bett]+1 & n ,burn+1 b ,cons]v+1 & vapor\s ,fire1 we seek = 9 ,salt1 & leave ! ,op]ation to ! vivify+ ,sun & ,air2 :i* be+ well done1 we obta9 wond]full ,plants1 & mo/ efficaci\s ,food1 or ,sawce = our ,life4 ,& =asmu* z my purpose "h is1 to treat ( su* metallick & m$ic9al ,sawces1 ,i w "h 9 ,god's "n adjoyn "s ( !m1 :i* be+ z s _m sampl]s or patt]ns1 e "o may at 8 pleasure imitate 9 compos+ & mak+ ( ! l4 ,& he w "h f9d a way ( confect+ "s good ,m$icam5t1 z cle>ly & evid5tly demon/rat$ by me z 0 lawfull = me to d1 nor 0 x 9 my p[] to discov] ! same m p]spicu\sly3 ,& !re=e ,i besee* e "o to take 9 good "p :at is "h pres5t$1 & to =be> to tr\ble me = ! "t to come ) ne$less que/ions4 ,s !n1 see+ ,i am ab\t to treat 9 ?is place ( metallick ,sawces1 x is also behovefull to h a metallick ,sug> & ,spice1 & ?is1 ,saturn w af=d u 9 ! /e$ ( ! common ,sug> by ^: help we r$uce ,sol & ,lune z be+ mo/ excell5t ,spices1 into mo/ effectual ,m$ic9es4 ,nor w\ld ,i h x seem /range to any "o t ,i use ,lead "h in/ead ( ,sug>1 = ! inmo/ juice ( ,lead1 do? exce$+ly out-g ! sweetness ( any ,sug>1 :i* ?+ ,isaac ,holl& do? v evid5tly te/ifie 9 8 ,treatise ( ,saturn4 ,! ,*ymi/s d frequ5tly extract a sweet ,salt out ( ,lead1 ) di/ill$ ,v9eg>1 & call x ! ,sug> ( ,lead1 & d v well "k & f9d t !re is su* a sweetness 9 ,lead z is n 9 any o!r ,metal beside4 ,f x !re=e w we prep>e our ,sug> to make our metallick ,sawces )all1 z foll[s4 ,take ( ,lead-a%es "o1 two1 ?ree1 or m p\nds1 :i* put 9 a /rong well glaz$ ,e>!n ,pot1 !n p\r !reupon "s ,w9e or ,ale1 ,v9eg>1 or ,v9eg> ( ,honey1 z mu* z may ov] top x an h&s bread?4 ,set y\r ,pot ^u ! ,coals & make ! ,v9eg> boil4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,a%es are to be uncessantly /irr$1 9 ! boil+ ) a wood5 ,spatula1 le/ !y ga!r into "o entire solid ,mass3 ,aft] t ! ,v9eg> has boil$ = ab\t half an h\r1 & is become yell[1 & z sweet z ,sug>1 y mu/ decant x f ! ,a%es1 & p\r on m1 & ag5 boil x1 & extract m sweetness1 & ?is lab\r mu/ y repeat s (t5 untill ! ,v9eg> c extract no m sweetness2 !n hav+ put all ^! ,v9eg>s toge!r1 p\r !m g5tly (f f ! ,fces t settle 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 & be+ ?us ,sep>at$1 filt] ! same ?r\gh ,cap ,pap] or by a filt]1 t s ! ,liquors may be v cle>1 & may give y by sep>ation1 t sweetness ( ! ,lead :i* !y hold up 9 !m4 ,into ^! cle> ,v9eg>s1 !re=e be+ put 9 a ,glass ,vessel1 p\r !re9to 7by little & little7 z mu* rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 t s ! yell[ ,v9eg> may be turn$ into a :ite ,milk1 & may by little & little settle to ! bottom l curdl$ ,*eese1 f :i* ! ,v9eg> be+ n[ become ag5 cle> is to be remov$ by decant+2 !n put ! ,saturn9e ,*eese 9 "s /rong ,l9n5 ,cloa? & tie x h>d up1 & squeeze out ! residue ( ! moi/ure1 & s dry x & lay x by = use4 ,x is a mo/ t5d] ,p[d]1 ( a bright sn[y col\r1 & void ( all ta/2 = 9 ! precipitation1 all ! sweetness be+ introv]t$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 ha? hidd5 x self )91 :i* do? aga9 aft]w>ds 7:5 t mass %all be r$uc$ into a ,sawce7 %ew x self1 & discov]s its =m] ta/1 z we %all he> anon4 ,i w\ld h ! fri5dly ,read] "k1 t ,i am n m9d$ to produce "h _m & div]s ,op]ations1 = ,i am /raitn$ 9 my "t1 :i* /ops me f giv+ y a m prolix & circum/antial description3 ,i d onely propose "s few1 & leave e "o to 8 fancy to make ! re/ ( ! ,sawces or ,m$icam5ts1 accord+ to ! ways "h prescrib$1 accord+ to 8 like+1 & t z _m z he w1 & out ( su* subjects z be/ please? him4 ,b t ,i may contract ^! ?+s conc]n+ my ,sawces into a n>r[ room1 ,i suppose x is well en\gh kn[n1 t ,sawces & ,junkets are di%t out 9 ! second c\rse = ?is end1 ei!r to close up & ,/r5g!n ! ,/oma*1 or t if a fudl+ /orm be at h& x may drill ! readili] d[n into ! ,/omack by ^! k9ds ( ,vehicles4 ,b yet my purpose is n direct$ to ?is end z to tea* ! mak+ ( su* banquet+ ,di%es 9 ?is place1 z may allure ,w9e into ! ,/oma* by su* an unpr(itable ,prodigality1 & s detrim5t ! ,body x self too4 ,no1 b ! ma9 drift ( my ,sawces %\ld r be ?is1 viz4 to remove t evil :i* is /irr$ up 9 ! ,body ( ,man1 by ! common ,junkets & ! ov]mu* guzl+ 9 ( ,w9e1 & to ,/r5g!n ! ,/oma*1 ,he>t1 ,bra91 & o!r ,memb]s ( ! ,body1 to heal ! p>ts t are hurt1 & 9 p>ticul>1 to re/ore !m to _! =m] heal?3 ,& f9ally1 to be z a k9d ( guide & manuduction to lead on ! ,+5y ( ,m5 9 su* wise1 z t !y may by an easi] way arrive unto ! ,k ( ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,to beg9 !re=e1 ,i confess t ( all fruits pres]v$ ) ,sug>1 none h a m gratefull ta/ on my ,palate ?an ,b>-b]ries1 & ,ribes1 or ,/4 ,john's ,grapes z !y call !m2 :i* fruits1 pres]v$ up ) ,sug>1 d n onely get ! ,/oma* an ,appetite1 b d )all allay ,?ir/1 & d ext+ui% all ! int]nal heat /irr$ up & k9dl$ by ov]mu* dr9k+3 ,! l metallick ,sawce or ,junket %alt ?\ prep>e on ?is wise4 ,buy "s ,/eel fil+s ( ! ,ne$le-mak]s1 & take !re( z mu* z y please1 dissolve !m 9 rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* ,solution w be gre51 & be ( a sweeti% ta/2 ab/ract ! insipid ,phlegm1 insipid ,i say1 = al?\gh x be a v /rong ,_s ( ,salt t is p\r$ ^u ! ,iron1 yet nev]!less no ,_s comes (f1 b onely an insipid ,phlegm 9 ! ab/raction & di/illation1 & ! ,irons reta9s all ! acidity ( ! ,salt1 & rema9s a r$1 sweeti%1 a/r+5t ,juice4 ,take ( ?is1 & ( ! ,saturn9e ,p[d] :i* we taught y ! mak+ ( b n[1 ( ea* alike weight1 & put !m into a well coat$ ,retort1 & ! ,sac*>um ,saturni w pres5tly dr9k up ! ,juice ( ! ,/eel4 ,put ! ,retort 9 a ,vessel fill'd ) ,s&1 & augm5t ! ,fire by little & little t all ! insipid ,phlegm may be :olly drawn (f4 ,:5 'tis all come (f1 & t acid drops beg9 to come1 !n mu/ y apply !reunto a ,glass ,receiv]1 & ! ,fire is to be encreas$ by degrees untill ! ,retort be ?r\ghly r$ hot1 :i* mu/ cont9ue s ab\t an h\r1 or half an h\r a lea/4 ,by ?is means1 ! ,spirits ( ! ,salt :i* 7 9 ! ,/eel1 d almo/ :olly come ov] into ! ,receiv]1 & d c>ry ov] ) !m ! ,spirits ( ! ,sac*>um ,saturni1 & oil ( ,m>s1 9 ! =m ( a r$ sublimate1 :i* settles x self 9 ! neck ( ! ,retort1 :i* sublimate :5 ! ,retort is cold & brok5 y mu/ take out ( its ,neck1 & keep x f ! ,air1 = 9 ! ,air x w dissolve into a r$1 sweet1 & ,a/r+5t ,oil1 ( no small virtues 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,9 ! bottom ( ! ,retort y w f9d a molt5 ,mass1 resembl+ ,lapis ,hmatitis1 :i* be+ sep>at$ f all defilem5ts1 w give y a r$1 brittle1 fusile ,/one1 & 9 "s sort a/r+5t1 ( great virtues 9 ,m$ic9e1 & )\t d\bt 9 ,al*ymy too1 if x 7 b fir/ made con/antly to abide 9 ! ,fire4 ,& ev5 ?is too1 mu/ y keep f ! ,air1 = x is /ill impregnat$ ) ! ,salts1 & !re=e is easily resolv$4 ,n[ :5 y w\ld make use ( ?is ,/one 9 ,m$ic9e1 break a little bit !re( into small ,p[d] 7= x is no h>d] ?an o!r ,salt1 & !re=e do? easily admit ( gr9d+ to ,p[d]47 ,?is ,p[d] heals bo? int]nal & ext]nal ,w\nds & ,ulc]s1 be+ adm9i/r$ 9 ! quantity ( two1 ?ree1 f\r1 five1 six1 or m ,gra9s1 accord+ to ! age & condition ( ! ,sick1 & be+ tak5 9 a conv5i5t & prop] ,vehicle1 x is highly ,sanative & a /opp] ( ,bl\d4 ,be+ appli$ ext]nally to ,w\nds1 x wond]fully =w>ds heal+2 h9d]s all ,symptoms1 & fundam5tally dries1 & cures all ,ulc]s & ,fi/ulaes1 if us$ outw>dly & inw>dly too4 ,x do? mo/ safely & mo/ c]ta9ly help all ! ov]fl[+ ( ! ,m5ses 9 ,wom51 & is s excell5t a ,m$icam5t 9 ! ,dys5t]y1 ,li5t]y1 & o!r ,fluxes ( ! ,belly1 t its l is n to be f\nd4 ,?us h we t true & g5u9e ,hmatitis ( ! ,anci5t ,physicians1 ( :i* !y h writt5 s _m ?+s1 b :at ?r\gh ! c>elesness ( ! ,physicians t succ$$ !m1 & :at ?r\gh ! l5g? ( "t x became :olly lo/ in/ead ( :i* !re ha? be5 hi!rto us$ ! insoluble & h>d ,/one ( ,iron4 ,! ,anci5ts impos$ ^u _! m noble ,m$icam5ts1 ,names d$uc$ f similitudes or resemblances1 z may be se5 9 ?is our liv+ ,hmatitis1 & 9 ! dead ,hmatatis ( ! common ,physicians1 :i* is call'd = at ! ,apo!c>ies1 & adm9i/r$ to /op ,bl\d )all2 ,b yet x is no?+ else save ! ,/one ( ,iron1 & su* ,o> z is v ri* & ab\nd+ ) ?is ,metal1 ! fragm5ts ( :i* appe>s ei!r 9 ! =m ( spe>-l ,/ria's or ,/reeks1 or l a cleft /one4 ,?is our live ,hmatitis is ( ! same =m1 b soluble1 & is ( a v pleasant & a/r+5t sweetness1 & conta9e? mo/ efficaci\s virtues = ! allay+ ( all bloody ,fluxes bo? outw>d & inw>d4 ,n[ t common & well-kn[n ,hmatitis do? n possess any m virtues ?an t ,iron ,sc9d]-du/ :i* ! ,smi?s smite (f at ! ,anvil1 do?4 ,& z = t r$ ,sublimate :i* asc5d$ up 9 ! neck ( ! ,retort1 x is twice /rong] 9 subdu+ ! a=e-m5tion$ diseases1 b x is n ( s sweet a ,ta/ z is ! ,/one x self1 :i* resid$ 9 ! bottom ( ! ,retort4 ,& be+ ext]nally appli$ 9 cleans+ & mundify+ old ,fi/ul\s ,ulc]s1 x works mu* /rong] ?an ?is our ,hmatitis 7:i* is m pleasantly adm9i/rable 9 int]nal defects7 do?4 ,b :oev] he be t kn[s h[ 7by _m ,solutions & ,coagulations7 to make ?is ,/one con/ant 9 ! fire1 w obta9 a f> m excell5t ,m$icam5t3 conc]n+ :i*1 we w speak m 9 ! end ( ?is ,treatise4 99 99 99 99 99 ,?is n[ is su* a ,sawce or ,junket1 z e good ,physician & ,*yrurgeon ha? j cause mo/ highly to e/eem 9 all ,fluxes & ,sores1 bo? old & new1 if he w\ld obta9 t repute :i* he ?ir/e? aft]2 = x is endu$ ) great ,virtues1 :]eas on ! contr>y1 ! ,juyce ( ,sloes1 ! common ,hmatitis1 & ,crocus m>tis1 are1 9 comp>ison ( ?is1 to be acc\nt$ ( z me] dead ,m$icam5ts4 ,i c\ld tell y ( m virtues t are 9 ! r$ ,sublimate1 & ?is 9 an especial mann]1 viz4 t )\t be+ ei!r b\nd on1 or inw>dly tak51 b sympa!tically & at a di/ance1 x is able to cure any issues ( ,blood :atev]4 ,b ,i %all doe bett] to pass ^! ?+s ov] 9 sil5ce1 because to ! greate/ "p ( unskilfull ,m51 !y w n onely seem wond]full1 b impossible likewise4 ,h[ev]1 ,i comm5d to e ones acceptation ?is s excell5t a ,m$icam5t1 = all int]nal & ext]nal ,issues ( ,blood1 9 all w\nds & hurts1 z also 9 all ! ob/ructions ( ! ,sple51 ,liv]1 & o!r memb]s ( ! body4 ,aft] su* a mann] z ?is1 may any "o easily turn all ! ,metals into ,sug>s1 & into mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5ts4 ,b =asmu* z ! ,metals are n all ( !m indiff]5tly fit to be adm9i/r$ inw>dly to ! sick1 ,i w make m5tion ( ,gold & ,silv] onely z be+ ! be/ ( all1 & pass by ! o!rs1 & w tea* ! prep>ation ( yet m ,sawces & ,junkets2 ,copp]1 ,t91 & ,arg5t-vive are some:at crud] bodies1 & require great] c>e & dilig5ce1 to h ! ,title ( good ,m$icam5ts4 ,we w !re=e let !m pass1 z hav+ ,gold & ,silv] at h&1 :i* are m ripe4 ,! mann] ( ,prep>+ a good ,sawce or ,junket out ( ,silv]1 :i* helpe? ! ,di/emp]s & ,diseases ( ! ,bra94 ,! skilfull ,*ymical ,physicians h assign$ ,silv] = a ,m$icam5t = ! ,bra91 :i* ,assignm5t ( !irs ,i acquiesce 91 & doe "h pres5t y ) su* a ,sawce or ,junket z is ( mo/ especial use = ! succ\r+ ( ! ,bra94 ,take ( common ,aqua ,=tis 7su* z is commonly us$ ab\t ! dissolution ( ,silv]7 "o p\nd3 ,9 two ounces ( :i* y mu/ dissolve "o ounce ( pure ,silv]2 ,dissolve likewise "o ounce ( ,lead by x self3 ,put bo? ,solutions toge!r 9 a glass ) a wide m\?2 & be+ ?us mixt1 p\r !reupon z mu* rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt z is suffici5t = ! precipitation ( bo? ! ,metals4 ,p\r (f ! cle> wat] f ! precipitat$ ,metals1 & p\r ^u !m "s fre% wat]1 & /ir !m well ab\t2 :i* done1 & ! precipitat$ ,calx settl$ to ! bottom1 ! wat] is to be aga9 decant$ (f1 & m fre% wat] p\r$ !reon3 & ?is ,lab\r is to be s (t5 repeat$1 untill t precipitat$ ,p[d] be void ( all ,acrimony3 !n put x 9 a pure l9n5 ,clo? plac$ 9 a ,funnel1 t s ! rema9+ moi/ure may dra9 f x4 ,!n tie ! clo? v firm1 & squeese out1 9 two balls 7or squees+s7 all ! residue ( ! moi/ure out ( t silv]y ,*eese1 & lay ! same ^u ,cap-pap]1 & t w dr9k up all ! re/ ( ! moi/ure1 & w soon dry y\r ,*eese4 ,?is ,*eese 7or precipitat$ ,p[d]7 is to be put into a well coat$ ,glass-retort1 & to be =c$ ) a g5tle fire ( ,s&1 t s all ! sup]flu\s moi/ure may be sep>at$4 ,!n1 at la/1 ! ,fire be+ augm5t$1 w =ce out "p ( ! ,silv] & ,lead 9 ! =m ( :ite ,flores1 asc5d+ up 9 ! neck ( ! ,retort4 ,n[ :5 ! ,retort ha? be5 ?us kept r$-hot = "o h\r1 let ! fire g out ( its own accord1 & take out ! cold ,retort1 & break x1 & y w f9d 9 ! bottom ( ! same a :ite & sweet ,/one1 :i* w melt 7^u a r$-hot ,plate ( ,metal7 l ,wax1 & p5etrate ! same1 & is volatile l ,arg5t-vive4 ,two1 ?ree1 f\r1 five ,gra9s1 ev5 to eight or t51 ( ?is ,/one gr\nd into a ,p[d]1 be+ adm9i/r$ 7respect be+ _h to ! ,pati5t's age & sickness7 yield a mo/ pres5t com=t 9 ! diseases ( ! ,head & ,bra91 & s are ^? :ite ,flores wont to doe likewise3 b 9 ,*ymical op]ations !y are ( em95t use4 ,n[ al?\gh ?is ,/one be x self ( a fugaci\s nature1 yet not)/&+ 9 progress ( "t x makes ,m]cury1 toge!r ) x self1 con/ant 9 ! fire2 ( :i* ?+ ,i h else:]e already m5tion$ 9 my ,writ+s1 s t ,i ne$ n say any m !re( 9 ?is place4 ,h[ev]1 ,i _c omit to tell y1 t1 al?\gh1 o!rwise1 !re is no famili>ity at all betwixt ,silv]1 & ,lead1 & ,salt1 yet nev]!less ^! ?ree may be s prep>$ z 7by a c]ta9 mixtion7 n to refuse ea* o!rs society4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t if ! ,salt be rightly fitt$ = ?is op]ation1 x puts =? m p[]full virtues1 & = t reason do? ! ,silv] suff] ! m1 & do? by s mu* ! soon] atta9 to a con/ancy 9 ! fire3 & s 'tis evid5t1 t ! "n ( ,al*ymy or fus+ ( ,salt1 0 n impos$ on ?is ,art = no?+4 ,= by ! help ( ,salt1 are ! ,metals to be molt5 & meliorat$1 :i* ?+ y may take notice (4 ,ano!r ,sawce or ,junket made ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,take "s pure ,silv]1 & dissolve x 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & precipitate x ) ,_s ( ,salt1 & free x f its ,acrimony ) common wat]1 & squeese out ! wat]1 & lay y\r matt] ^u cap-pap] to dry1 & deal ) x 9 all respects z we spake a=e 9 ! ,process ( ,saturn4 ,( ?is ,calx take ?ree p>ts1 & "o "p ( ,gold dissolv$ 9 ! ,oil ( ,salt2 & fir/ put y\r ,silv] ,calx into a /rong ,glass-retort1 :i* mu/ be well coat$1 !n p\r !reto y\r yell[ ,solution ( ,gold4 ,place ! ,retort 9 ,s&1 &1 fir/1 =ce out y\r ,_s ( ,salt1 9 :i* =c+ out1 ! ,calx ( ! ,silv] w reta9 ) x self ! ,gold2 & ( !m bo? w be made a purple ,/one1 incl9+ some:at to r$ness1 fusile1 & volatile4 ,b ! ,oil ( ! ,salt w c>ry up ) x some?+ ( ! ,gold & ,silv] into ! neck ( ! ,retort2 :i*1 toge!r ) ! a=esaid ,/one1 y %all take out ( ! brok5 ,retort2 b yet y mu/ keep ea* ap>t1 = a m$icam5t ( great mom5t3 bo? :i* 7if !y 7 turn$ 7by ,solution & ,coagulation7 into a fix ,ruby17 w\ld d\btlesly p]=m _! "w1 9 ! metallick ,op]ations1 ) great] b5efit & pr(it4 ,s h y "h1 briefly describ$1 ! ?ird ,junket1 :i*1 %\ld x be describ$ ) all its ,circum/ances1 ! ,process x self w\ld 9 good soo? be m prolix & t$i\s ?an is fitt+4 ,& =asmu* z my ,writ+s may seem unto _m suffici5tly t$i\s1 'tis b fit t ,i aim at brevity "h 9 ?is place2 ?\gh 7on ! o!r h&7 !y w seem 7,i well "k7 too %ort & brief unto o!rs4 ,b ,jupit] himself please? n all alike4 ,& ! bir?-day ( him :o c satisfie all1 is yet to come2 = he is n z yet born4 ,= behave ?y self z ?\ wilt 9 ?y actions1 ei!r 9 briefly deliv]+ ?y self1 or 9 utt]+ ?y m9d 9 a long] disc\rse1 ?\ %alt n at any rate fulfill ! expectation & desire ( all m54 ,i doe !re=e "h di% out ?is ,junket1 & commit ! c>e ( eat+ ! same to ! ,gue/s4 ,e "o t w1 may m accurately weigh & consid] ( ! same1 t s he may come to f9d1 h[ great ! ,efficacy & ,utility ( ?is ,process is1 ?\gh deliv]$ s v briefly4 ,ano!r ,junket or ,sawce1 viz4 ,a ,confection ( a ,m9]al ,alk]mes4 ,!re is 9 ! ,apo!c>ies %ops a ,confection made ( ! ,b]ry or ,gra9s ( ,k]mes1 kn[n by ! "n ( ,confectio ,alk]mes2 9 :i* composition1 !re are add$ to ! said ,b]ries "s ,pe>ls done into ,p[d]1 & ,leaf-,gold1 & ,amb]-grease1 & o!r su*-l corroborat+ ,simples4 ,?is m$icam5t be+ confect$ ) ,sug>1 is lookt on z ! *iefe/ among/ all ^? ,m$ic9es :i* are wont to be adm9i/r$ = /r5g!n+ ! ,he>t1 & x m]its ! praise ascrib$ to x4 ,b n[ in/ead ( ! ,leaves ( ,gold1 7:i* _c be dige/$ or concoct$ by ! /oma*1 & are !re=e c>ri$ =? ) ! ,excrem5ts )\t any op]ation17 ,i w sub/itute ano!r ,gold1 :i* be+ made suitable1 & accommodat$ unto nature1 %all be able to put =? its virtues1 & supply ! place ( foliat$ ,gold1 9 ! ,confection ( ,alk]mes4 ,& if any "o be s m9d$1 he may omit ev5 ! gra9s or ! b]ry x self 7= !y are n to be _h e-:]e7 & make use ( ?is ,juyce ( ,gold1 :i* ,i am ab\t to tea* 9 ?is place1 & mix x ) ,sug> & o!r ,p[d]s t are /r5g!n]s ( ! ,he>t4 ,= ?is ,gold5 ,confection ( a purple ,col\r1 do? mo/ notably /r5g!n ! ,he>t by its corroborative virtue1 & ! ,gold x self gives a f> m excell5t purple or sc>let ,col\r ?an ! ,gra9s ( t b]ry doe1 :i* are br\ght u f ,mompeli]4 ,! way ( prep>+ ! said ,gold1 is z foll[s4 ,dissolve ! ,calx ( ,sol1 or ( ,gold1 9 /rong ,_s ( ,salt1 & p\r ^u ! ,solution "s ?ree or f\r p>ts ( wat] m ?an ! ,solution is1 t s ! ,acrimony ( ! ,_s ( ,salt may be some:at allay$4 ,be+ ?us prep>$1 put !re9to a bit ( ,t91 & su* z ha? no ,lead commixt !re)1 :i* said ,t91 ! allay$ ,_s ( ,salt w seize ^u1 & dissolve "p !re(4 ,& be+ also debilitat$ !reby1 x w let fall all ! ,gold t x conta9$1 9 ! =m ( a purple ,p[d]1 adh]+ p>tly on to ! ,t91 & "p w be ( its own natural col\r1 & settle to ! bottom1 b z subtile z ! ,atoms t fly ab\t 9 ! ,sun-beams1 & resembl+ little />s4 ,:5 !re=e ! :ole body ( ! ,gold is precipitat$ into a mo/ delicate & f9e ,p[d]1 out ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* w n[ be cle> & bright3 ,p\r (f ! ,_s1 & take ! ,t9 out f ! ,gold5 ,p[d]1 & wa% ! ,p[d] ) clean & pure wat]1 t s none ( ! ,_s ( ,salt may be !re9 disc]n$2 & be+ n[ ?us prep>$1 x may be us$ in/ead ( ,gold ab\t ! ,confection ( ,alk]mes4 ,moreov]1 if y are s m9d$1 y may take "s pure ,sug>-c&y1 & make x up into a syrup ) weak ,_s ( ,salt1 & !n put !reunto ?is ,gold5 ,p[d] ) a little ,amb] grease & "s ,p[d] ( ,pe>ls1 & s make full z good1 nay a bett] ,confection ?an t common ,confectio ,alk]mes is2 because a great] corroborat+ ( ! p[]s ( ! ,he>t1 & a delicat] purple ,col\r _c be f\nd 9 any o!r ?+ ?an 9 ,gold4 ,if n[ y op]ate aright1 x _c o!rwise be b y mu/ ne$s atta9 to ?is purple & gold5 ,confection4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,t9 mu/ be v pure & clean1 = by h[ mu* ! :it] x is1 & ! acut] s\nd x has1 s mu* ! fitt] is x = ?is "w4 ,& 9 ! ,composition x self y may use ?is foll[+ weight or measure4 ,take ( ! ,calx ( ,gold "o ,lot or half ounce & dissolve x 9 ?ree or f\r ,lots ( /rong rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt3 ,p\r unto ! ,solution twelve or fifte5 ,lots ( pure wat]2 !n to all ?is1 put two ,lots ( ,t91 & set ! ,glass t ! ,solution is 91 ^u hot ,s&1 & heat x scald+-hot1 b let x n boil4 ,:5 x ha? ?us /ood = "o or two h\rs1 all ! ,gold w be turn$ into ,p[d]1 ( a ,purple & ,gold-l hue1 & settle to ! bottom4 ,!n hav+ p\r$ out ! ,wat]1 & sep>at$ ! ,t91 sep>ate all ! ,acrimony f ! ,p[d] by sev]al wa%+s1 & s w y h x fitt$ = ! ,confection4 ,?is done1 take twelve ,lots ( ,sug>-c&y1 & "o ,lot ( rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 & z mu* pure fair wat] z is suffici5t to r$uce ! ,sug> into a ?ick ,syrup2 ,h]eto add "o ,lot ( t purple & t5d] gold5 ,p[d]1 & x w t+e all ! ,sug> ) a ,purple or ,sc>let-col\r4 ,!n add likewise !reunto1 two ,lots ( ,pe>ls made into f9e ,p[d]1 & "o ,qu9tula 7ab\t two drams & an half7 ( ,amb]-grease1 mix !m well toge!r & set x by = use1 z be+ a mo/ efficaci\s ,confection4 ,& if y please1 y may add to ! =m] +r$i5ts o!r /r5g?n+ & refre%+ ,p[d]s4 ,! ,dose ( ?is ,confection is f #c1 #f1 #i1 #ab1 #ae1 to #bj ,gra9s1 accord+ z ! p]sons are4 ,x corroborates ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & ! :ole ,body1 & do? likewise 7by reason ( ! ,_s ( ,salt7 allay ?ir/1 & /irs up ! appetite to food4 99 99 99 99 99 ,& ?us mu* may suffice ?is "t ab\t ,sawces or ,junkets4 ,x n[ rema9s t we likewise se>* aft] "s select & h>mless ,purges out ( ! ,metals too1 & adjoyn !m to ! =m]4 ,:5 9 fea/+s 7or m]ry-meet+s7 ! ,gue/s are wont to dr9k ,heal?s to _! ,lords1 & tope (f _m ,cups1 & /ore ( ,glasses full ( /rong ,w9e1 x _c possibly be1 b t _! ,/oma*s mu/ be /ufft ) t5aci\s & clammy hum\rs1 & ! ,head mu* oppress$ ) ,cat?>s1 & ! ,b[els fill'd ) /ore ( w9d4 ,n[ "h _c be a bett] & m pr(itable way ( succ\r+ ^! ,/oma*s & ,heads1 ?us beset ) s _m t5aci\s hum\rs1 & ( help+ ! :ole body ?us corrupt$ by s (t5 repeat$ draughts1 ?an by a purgative ,m$ic9e1 :i* by expell+ all ! evil & (f5sive hum\rs op5s all ! passages ( ! ,body1 & aga9 br+s ! s necess>y respiration4 ,we w !re=e pres5t y "h ) ?ree su* purg+ ,m$icam5ts1 & ^? v good ones4 ,"o is ( ,antimony2 ,! second ( ,silv] & ,antimony2 ,& ! ?ird ( ,gold & ,antimony3 ,ea* ( :i*1 by x self1 do? f> exce$ ! o!r purg+ ,m$icam5ts made ( ! ,vegetables4 ,= ,metals d p5etrate ! ,body f> bett]1 & d p]=m _! ,op]ations ) less haz>d ?an ! ,vegetables d1 mo/ ( :i* ab\nd ) a res9\s clamm9ess1 :i* do? (t5 /ick to ! ,b[els1 & cause great grip+s1 :i* is n to be fe>$ at all f metallick purgative ,m$ic9es3 :i* 7^u ?is acc\nt7 are to be pref]r$ be=e ^? t are prep>$ ( ! ,vegetables2 nor d ,i contemn ^! ,vegetable ,purges1 = !y are good1 & may be made use (1 :]e bett] are n at h&4 ,!re=e1 =asmu* z ,i h 9 my "t1 made trial ( _m su* ,m$icam5ts1 & h 9 v de$ f\nd1 t metallick ,purges d excel ! ,vegetable ones bo? 9 pleasantness & efficacy1 & are f> saf]2 ,i c\ld n b comm5d ! same above all o!r ,purges to su* z come aft] me1 b yet leav+ e "o at 8 pleasure to make use ( ei!r ^! or !m4 ,a ,purge ( ,saturn4 ,dissolve two ounces ( ,lead 9 pure ,aqua ,=tis1 & p\r ^u ! ,solution "o ounce ( ,butt] ( ,antimony1 t s !y may be precipitat$ toge!r into a :ite ,coagulum or ,curd1 :]eto y mu/ put a good quantity ( fair wat]1 & /ir x v well ab\t1 t x may imbibe ! ,_s ( ,salt :i* 0 9 ! ,butt]4 ,!n p\r (f ?is wat]1 & put on m1 & repeat ?is lab\r s long1 untill all ! %>pness be wa%t out ( ! precipitat$ ,p[d]4 ,?is :ite ,p[d] be+ dri$ is a mo/ excell5t ,purge1 educ+ all evil & hurtfull hum\rs out ( ! ,body )\t dang]1 & be+ adm9i/r$ f "o ,gra9 to t51 accord+ z ! ,pati5t is1 do? "w d[nw>ds1 especially :5 x is giv5 9 a less] ,dose4 ,b if !re be ne$ ( vomit+ too1 !n ! ,dose may be encreas$1 especially unto ^? t c brook vomit+1 & ca/ ) ease4 ,x may be us$ )\t dang] z a good & safe ,purge1 9 all su* ,diseases z purgative ,m$icam5ts are1 & may be adm9i/r$4 ,a ,purge ( ,lune4 ,dissolve two ounces ( pure ,silv] 9 f\r ounces ( ,aqua ,=tis1 & p\r ^u ?is ,solution "o ounce ( ! ,butt] ( ,antimony1 :i* toge!r ) ! ,silv] w g into a :ite ,curd1 z we said b n[ ( ! ,lead 9 ! prece$+ ,process4 ,wa% ?is ,p[d] ) common wat]1 & dry x & adm9i/] x 9 ! same ,dose z ! ,saturn9e ,p[d] is to be giv52 & x w p]=m its "p 9 all ,diseases1 b especially 9 ^? ( ! ,head4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,butt] ( ,antimony mu/ be made ( ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 ) rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 & n ) ,m]cury sublimate1 z ! common cu/om is4 ,purg+ ,gold4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 y mu/ make a mo/ /rong ,_s ( ,nit] ?us1 viz4 put equal p>ts ( calc9$ ,allum & good ,salt-pet] into a well coat$ ,retort1 out ( :i* is to be drawn 7leisurely & by degrees into a v l>ge ,receiv] lut$ on to ! neck ( ! ,retort7 a ,_s1 :i* w make ! ,receiv] look r$4 ,all ! ,_s be+ di/ill$1 let ! ,fire g out ( its own accord1 & leave on ! ,receiv] s long till all ! ,spirits are setl$1 & t ! ,receiv] be become cle> ag53 ,mac]ate ! ,lute1 :i* joyn$ ! ,receiv] on to ! ,retort1 ) wat]1 & h an especial c>e :5 y take (f ! ,receiv]1 t none ( ! ,lute fall into ! ,_s4 ,put ! ,_s 9 a /rong ,glass1 & %ut x up well ) ,wax1 t x may n exhale1 = x is v /rong1 & is r$ z ,bl\d1 because x _h no wat] put unto x 9 ! ,receiv]4 ,p\r two ounces ( ?is /rong ,_s ^u "o ounce ( ! ,butt] ( ,antimony1 & x w pres5tly pass into a r$ ,solution1 :]eto put "o ounce ( pure ,gold t x may be dissolv$1 :i* ,solution w be r$d] ?an ,bl\d4 ,!n p\r 9 !reupon "s common fair wat]1 & ! ,antimony & ! ,gold w precipitate into a ,purple ,p[d]1 :i* is to be wa%t well ) wat]1 & s dri$4 ,its ,dose is f "o1 two ,gra9s to six1 7accord+ z ! ,age & ,p>ty is17 x may be giv5 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,wat]1 or any o!r ,liquor1 :i* may be z a ,vehicle unto x4 ,x works )\t any dang]1 & do? safely & pleasantly 7beyond all o!r ,purges7 drive out all (f5d+ ,hum\rs out ( ! ,body ( ,man4 ,aurum ,diaphoreticum1 or ,sweat+ ,gold4 ,if no wat] be p\r$ ^u ! j-n[-spok5 ( r$ ,solution1 !reby to precipitate ! same1 b t t /rong ,_s ( ,nit] be drawn (f by a ,retort1 x !n takes f ! ,antimony its purg+ & vomit+ p[] & makes x ,diaphorical4 ,nor ne$s ! ,purple ,p[d]1 :5 x's tak5 out ( ! ,glass1 any wa%+ at all1 because be+ adm9i/r$ 9 two1 ?ree1 f\r1 five1 six1 or t5 ,gra9s ,dose x may be safely tak51 & x provokes ,sweat4 ,x is !re=e v pr(itable 9 all ! ,diseases t are to be expell$ by ,sweat2 yea 9 ! ,leaprosie1 ,g\t1 ,dropsie1 ,fr5*-pox1 ,plague1 ,scurvey1 & 9 all ,feav]s do? x play its "p ev5 to admiration1 = 7by reason ( ! ,gold :i* x conta9s 9 x7 x do? bo? provoke ,sweat1 & /r5g!n ! p[]s ( ! ,body4 ,! =m] ,p[d] or purg+ ,gold1 be+ mixt ) an equal weight ( purg+ ,lune1 or purg+ ,saturn1 & molt5 9 a ,crucible1 turns into a r$ ,/one or ,glass1 ( :i*1 little ,tablets or ,pellets some:at bigg] ?an a ,pea may be aga9 ca/ or molt51 & kept = use4 ,& n[ :5 !re's ne$ ( purg+1 let "o ( ^? ,tablets be put 9 to "s spoonfulls ( ,w9e & lie !re9 all night1 & let ! ,w9e be drunk (f 9 ! morn+ foll[+1 j aft] ! self same mann] z o!r purges are wont to be adm9i/r$4 ,= !re is s mu* virtue extract$ by ! ,w9e out ( ! glaz5 ,tablet z to give sev]al ,/ools4 ,if "o ,tablet or ,pellet be n suffici5t1 !n may a second1 or a ?ird1 or m be adjoyn$ !reunto1 & s left all night 9 ! ,w9e1 t s ! ,w9e may "w m effectually if ne$ requires4 ,! ,tablets or ,pellets rema9 good a long "t1 & may be _m times appli$ to ! self same use4 ,b if any "o %\ld be desir\s ( p]=m+ ?is lab\r ev5 yet bett]1 he may get a little ,pot or ,cup to be made = him ( :ite ,e>?1 & may h x glaz$ bo? inside & outside ) ?is same ,glass2 = two or ?ree ,spoonfulls ( ,w9e infus$ = a night 9 su* a ,cup1 & drunk (f next morn+1 are capable ( purg+ y ev5 z do? ! o!r4 ,^! are ! effects ( ^! purges 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,!y likewise d "s good 9 ,al*ymy1 if all ?ree ( !m1 viz4 ! ,saturn9e1 ! ,lun>1 & ! ,sol> are r$uc$ by melt+ into a ,glass3 ?is ,glass be+ ,philosophically cem5t$ some:at ( ! ,silv]1 ,lead1 & ,antimony w be meliorat$1 & turn$ into ,gold by ! ,gold4 99 99 99 99 99 ,n[ = a ,f>ewell1 take ?is :i* foll[s4 ,if ! ,god ,appollo ! ,inv5t] ( ,m$ic9e1 w\ld be/[ 8 light ^u any "o1 & by 8 hot ,beams melt ! wax5 ,w+s ( ! untam$1 fly+1 & 7to 8 ,fa!r ,d$alus7 disob$i5t ,son ,ic>us1 7& fly+ out ( ! ,isle ( ,creet1 ov] ! ,ic>ian ,sea17 t s he might fall d[n into ! sweet & sulphure\s ,sea ( ! ,sun1 & may rema9 dr[n$ !re93 ,!n f ?is dead ,body 7:i* is n wont to be subdu$ by any o!r means7 may a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e be prep>$4 ,= :at way soev] he is h&l$ by o!rwise1 :e!r he be turn$ into a :ite sublimate1 or be r$uc$ into a yell[ or r$ precipitate1 he is not)/&+ always corrosive2 & br+s m hurt ?an good1 & !re=e may v des]v$ly be es*ew$4 ,or if we did b "k ! way ( fix+ x )\t any corrosivity1 by ^? ?ree pr9cipal ,columes ( all ,m$ic9e1 namely ,vitriol1 ,sulphur1 & ,antimony1 he w\ld und\bt$ly be adm9i/rable )\t any fe>1 & be )all capable ( p]=m+ great matt]s4 ,= !n he w\ld n /ir up & cause s _m purgations1 & su* vehem5t ,salivations1 & o!r hurtfull symptoms z usually comes to pass1 b w\ld br+ a mo/ spe$y help to ! ,sick by 8 g5tle op]ation by ,sweat & ,ur9e1 & get ! ,physician a mo/ em95t praise4 ,?is ,i w\ld h e "o "k1 t ,sulphur has a p[] ( kill+ all ,corrosives1 & r$uc+ !m to a sweetness1 :e!r x be done by ! dry way or by ! moi/4 ,& ( all ,sulphurs1 a ,vegetable ,sulphur is ! fitte/1 :i* be+ fre$ f its inflamable nature1 is capable ( r$uc+ any ,corrosives1 ?\gh nev] s great1 unto a sweetness 9 "o h\rs space4 ,nay m1 any ,metal be+ fir/ dissolv$ 9 su* l ,corrosives1 do? toge!r ) ! same become a sweet ,m$icam5t3 ,& s :5 ,gold is dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 & ,silv]1 ,t91 ,copp]1 ,iron1 & ,lead are dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & t t ,corrosive ,dissolv5t is transmut$ by a sweet ,sulphur1 x s comes to pass t ! ,metal toge!r ) ! ,corrosive is made a ,m$icam5t1 & becomes potable4 ,su* potable liquor ( ! ,metals1 7b especially ( ,gold & ,silv]17 & void ( all ,corrosivity1 w y meet )all 9 my ,m$ical-%op2 :i* liquor1 z well ^? ( ,silv]1 & ,copp]1 z t ( ,gold1 are r$4 ,! ,liquor ( ,gold may be us$ in/ead ( ,aurum ,potabile1 & x guilds ,quicksilv] & ! o!r ,metals ) a gold5 ,col\r1 l z ! ,silv]-liquor guilds ,m]cury1 & ,silv] or ,copp]1 probably ) a ,silv] ,hue2 & ! ,copp]y-liquor guilds ,m]cury & ,iron ) a ,copp]y ,col\r4 ,n4 ,b4 ,aurora be+ inflam$ ) ! love ( ,jupit]1 & )draw+ him toge!r ) h] self into ,heav51 if bo? ( !m be aga9 ?ru/ d[n headlong by ! o!r ,gods into ! ,salt-,sea1 !y come =? out ( ?is ,ba?1 s delicate & s :ite1 t %e resembles ! fairness ( ,diana2 & he1 ! coml9ess ( ,apollo3 b n z yet con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,b :5 ! "t ( ba?+ is ov]1 ,m>s com+ to ! ,sea ,%ore1 draws bo? ( !m out ^u a dry ,isl& call$ ,irony1 f ,iron2 :]e !y are yet once m wa%t by ,vulcan1 7:o makes use ( ,saturns help7 9 a dry ,ba?1 :o wa%e? (f ! ,defilem5ts f> m accurately ?an ! ,salt ,sea c\ld1 = he leaves n (f wa%+ & purg+ !m1 untill all ! ,defilem5ts are sep>at$ f bo? _! ,bodies1 & t !y be made l unto ,diana & ,apollo1 9 ,con/ancy & comel9ess4 ,m>s see+ t 8 ,si/] ,v5us1 & ,bro!r ,jupit] did come =? out ( ! ,salt ,sea ) s lovely a fairness1 leapt !re9to himself1 t s by sp5d+ "s "t 9 wa%+1 he might r9se (f ^? black ,defilem5ts f 8 black ,body4 ,b !re 0 su* /ore ( fil? wa%t (f1 z made all ! ,sea gre5 & sweet1 & x hid or swall[$ up ,m>s himself1 be+ n[ mu* dim9i%$1 insomu* t he c\ld nev] h escap$ out ( t ,sea1 _h n ,sol1 out ( me] pity on him1 dri$ up ! wat] ( ! ,sea1 = old limp+ ,saturn to come unto him1 & to take poor wret*$ him out ( ! ,dirt & ,mire1 :i* he also did4 ,b because !re 0 su* a deal ( ,mire & ,fil? z t ?is 7slim7 lame1 7hopp+ ,fell[7 c\ld n get out ag51 he ev5 !re /uck fa/ ) ,m>s1 & s lo/ 8 ,life4 ,( ! dead ,bodies ( ^! two1 viz4 ( ,m>s & ,saturn1 ,vulcan did at l5g? make "o ,head hav+ two ,faces1 or a d\ble ,c\nt5ance1 "o resembl+ ,apolo1 ! o!r ,diana2 & ^u ?is acc\nt 0 ! "n ( d\ble-visag$ ,janus be/[$ ^u x by ,vulcan4 ,by ^! few & %ort ,op]ations & ,processes1 may any "o make & devise _m m su* l4 ,i am n at ?is "t1 = my "p1 m9d$ to busie & tr\ble my self ab\t any m t$i\s a description ( su* matt]s1 = ,i guess t 9 :at ,i h already said & disclos$ to ! un?ankfull1 ,i h too mu* exce$$ my b\nds4 ,e "o may *oose to himself ^? ?+s :i* he %all deem mo/ pr(itable1 & =be> to despise t :i* he %all n be capable ( appreh5d+ ! mean+ (4 ',tis a usual ,prov]b1 ,t a ,cup ( g5]\s ,w9e mu/ accompany ,da9ty ,delicates4 ,because !re=e we h 9 ! ?ree prec$5t ,sawces or ,junkets1 pres5t$ y ) f9e sav\ry ,cates1 x is b fitt+ t we accompany ! same ) ?ree da9ty draughts1 & ^? drawn out ( ! be/ ( ,metals too1 namely out ( ,gold & ,silv]1 because ! ,cates or ,sawces !mselves 7 compos$ ( ! same4 ,our ,anci5t ,pr$ecessors call$ ^? ,dr9ks ( old "t ,nect>1 or ! dr9k ( ! ,gods1 :i* 9 our days are kn[n by ! names ( potable ,gold1 & potable ,silv]4 ,conc]n+ ^! two1 d _m ( ,ignoramus 8 ,frat]nity babble _m ,/ories1 & falsly boa/ t no true potable ,gold c be prep>$1 or be 9 ,be+ )\t ! ,philosoph]s ,/one4 ,?is conclusion ( !irs is cle>ly untrue1 = a ,man may easily make ,gold & ,silv] potable1 ?\gh he ha? n any k at all ( ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 :i* is to be ?us und]/ood1 viz4 :5 ! ,gold & ,silv] ei!r alone or conjoyn$1 are dissolv$ 9 a sweet & n ,corrosive ,m5/ruum1 & r5dr$ fit to be adm9i/r$ to ! ,sick 9 ,wat]1 ,ale1 ,w9e1 or any o!r ,liquor4 ,= ^? k9d ( ,solutions may be tak5 = a simple potable ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b n[ = any "o to dissolve ,gold 9 t corrod+ ,aqua ,regis1 or ,silv] 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & !n to imag9e t he ha? potable ,gold & ,silv]1 he is altoge!r 9 an ,err\r4 ,potable inde$ !y are1 because !y may be drunk l o!r ,liquors3 ,b =asmu* z ^? k9d ( ,solutions d corrode all ?+s1 & br+ extream ,detrim5t1 !y are ju/ly reject$1 & ! r because be+ p\r$ into ,w9e or ,ale1 !y defile & ?ick5 ! same2 :i*1 no true potable ,gold dissolv$ 9 a ,n-corrosive ,m5/ruum1 w d1 b :5 'tis mixt ) ,w9e1 ,ale1 or ,wat]1 x rema9s bright & cle>4 ,besides too1 true potable ,gold mu/ be ( su* a prop]ty1 z to h no visible corporal ,gold producible !re\t (1 & yet not)/&+1 be able to indue ! mean] ,metals1 yea & ,m]cury x self ) a gold5 nature1 if !y be !re9 boil$1 or to coagulate & transmute !m into ,gold by ! dry way 9 a ,crucible1 :e!r x be done ) pr(it or )\t pr(it x matt]s n4 ,n[ ?is t++ virtue comes n f corporeal & dead ,gold1 b f a spiritual liv+ & r++ ,gold4 ,if !re=e ! common & corrod+ solution ( ,gold1 _c be acc\nt$ = a true ,aurum ,potabile1 & t ! spiritual & t++ ,gold1 :i* is dissolv$ )\t any corrosiv5ess %\ld n come "u ?is ,title nei!r1 :5ce ,i pray %\ld x be s\ght =1 & :]e %\ld x be inquir$ aft]4 ,i confess1 ,i d easily p]swade my self1 t z = ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold if we did b "k h[ to wa% & purge x 9 su* wise1 z t be+ turn$ into a bl\d r$ liquor1 x w\ld admit ( ,di/illation by an ,alembick or a ,retort1 we %\ld h a bett] potable ,gold4 ,b :]e %all we f9d su* an ,artific]1 z c tea* u ! way ( prep>+ su* a potable ,gold8 ',tis !re=e our be/ way to cont5t our selves ) su* ,m$icam5ts z we h at h&1 s long untill ,god be/[e? bett] ^u u4 ,?is likewise ,i believe1 t if we did b "k su* an ,artifice z to wa% & purge ,m]cury1 9 su* sort z t x might pass into a pond]\s & sweet ,wat]1 & if we c\ld s adjoyn "s pure ,gold !reunto in/ead ( a f]m5t t !y might lift up or sublime !mselves toge!r1 & aga9 become con/ant & fix3 t !n1 f !m w\ld arise a r$ & soluble ,c>buncle1 or true potable ,gold4 ,b ^! are onely my simple ?\ghts & conceptions1 no dispraise to ^? suppositions :i* o!r m5 h ent]ta9$ conc]n+ ?is matt]4 ,s likewise if spiritual ,gold1 & ! spiritual ,sulphur ( ! ,v9e be conjoyn$ by ! help ( ,salt1 !y give a good potable ,gold1 :i* conta9s 9 x ,gold pot5tially1 b n actually or palpably1 z may be se5 9 my ,treatise ( ! true ,aurum ,potabile1 :i* be+ cle> l ,wat]1 & a bright or fair potable ,gold1 ,i d adjoyn to my ,cates or ,sawces in/ead ( ,:ite-w9e4 ,b ev5 z ,:ite-w9e ! long] x is kept1 ! yell[] x gr[s1 s likewise :ite ,aurum ,potabile do? n reta9 its :it5ess above two or ?ree mon?s1 b becomes m & m yell[1 & is at l5g? turn$ into a r$ness1 b /ill reta9s its t++ faculty4 ,he !re=e t %all n be well pleas$ ) ! ta/ ( my ,w9e or potable ,gold1 let him t>ry till be+ m old !y become yell[ or r$1 = !n !y are ( a pleasant] ta/1 z hav+ 7?r\gh long ,process ( "t7 lo/ _! ,sulphure\s ,ta/4 ,b z t\*+ ! mann] ( mak+ t potable ,gold1 z also all o!r unpleasant1 sugaci\s1 & unripe metallick ,potions1 pleasant1 ripe1 fix1 & sweet ,liquors1 t %all be reveal$ aft]w>ds4 ,fur!rmore1 ,i d "h s]ve out in/ead ( a good dr9k1 ! gold5-col\r$ ,s\l1 or my ,t9cture made ( ,nit]1 ( :i* ,i h spok5 9 ! second "p ( my ,spagyrical ,disp5satory4 ,x is ( z mu* virtue 9 ,m$ic9e z t potable ,gold is1 :i* ,i made m5tion ( b n[1 b p]=ms no?+ 9 ,al*ymy or 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals2 b :at x w\ld d if x 7 made fix & con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 ,i d n z yet "k1 = ,i h n z yet br\ght x to t pass4 ,b h[ x may be made fix %all be pres5tly %[n4 ,?is v ,t9cture 9 ! degree x is at pres5t 91 produce? great effects 9 ,m$ic9e1 yea & great] too ?an ^? :i* ,i publi%$ ab\t x1 9 ! second "p ( my ,spagyrical ,disp5satory4 ,x is ( a delightfull ,ta/ to ! ,palate1 x removes ! ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 ,lungs1 & ,sple51 x provokes ,ur9e1 expels ! ,/one1 prohibits ,ob/ructions ) ! ,excrem5ts1 x may be mo/ safely us$ by old & "y1 yea ev5 by ^? ^: /r5g? is mu* debilitat$1 & x is wont to af=d !m pres5t help2 x wond]fully ,corroborates1 & makes all ,animals1 ,m9]als1 & ,vegetables fruitfull1 & ?is w easily appe> s to be1 if y d b take "s ,vegetable ,se$ & mac]ate 9 ! same1 & !n put 9 ! ,e>?1 x gr[s f> spe$i] & rip5s mu* soon] ?an o!r ,se$s are wont to d4 ,i h sometimes mac]at$ ,:eat1 ,b>ly1 ,pease1 & ! ,se$s ( su* l ,corn 9 ?is ,liquor = a night1 & be+ ?us /eep$1 h s[n x 9 pure ,s&1 & !y h gr[n ripe f> soon] ?an ^? :i* h be5 plant$ 9 good & fat ,e>?3 :i* is su* a ?+1 z ha? made _m ,m5 extreamly to wond]1 :5 !y saw ,corn gr[ 9 b>e ,s& )\t any o!r ,e>? or ,dung1 & be able to arrive to su* p]fect maturity4 ,_m o!r ,salts !re are ( no great co/1 & su* z are to be _h 9 va/ quantity1 ) :i*1 ,corn be+ mac]at$ & s[n 9 b>r5 ,l&s1 & 9 su* z are n dung$ do? come to p]fect maturity2 & ?is ,i h tri$ n onely once1 b (t5times2 & h also purpos$ 7if ,god please7 to br+ x into publick use1 9 ^! ,unit$ ,prov9ces3 to :i* end1 ! mo/ ,supreme ,ord]s1 ,g5]al & ,prov9cial1 h grant$ me a ,privil$ge 7or ,pat5t7 = _m ye>s2 :]eby x is =bidd5 to s[ or plant b>r51 s&y ,gr\nds & undung$1 aft] ?is k9d ( way1 )\t my cons5t4 ,! ma9 ,basis ( ! knack lies 9 ,sea-salt1 :i* may be pl5tifully _h 9 ^! places1 & be easily prep>$ & made use ( 7to fatt5 lean & dry ,gr\nds )7 in/ead ( ,dung4 ,b among/ all su* l ,m$icam5ts1 ! ,t9cture ( ,nitre be>s away ! ,bell1 = x cause? _m ,/alks to spr+ up out ( "o ,grane1 & to yield fruit1 a ?\s& fold4 ,nor do? x onely make ! ,vegetables fruitfull1 b ,m5 too1 & ! t]re/rial ,animals1 & ev5 ! ,birds !mselves t live 9 ! ,air4 ,& by ! same reason also may x be br\ght to pass1 t ev5 ! ,metals may be multipli$ by ! help !re(1 z we %all decl>e anon1 9 :at foll[s4 ,bo? ^! ,w9es or efficaci\s ,dr9ks doe v well suit ) ! metallick ,sawces or ,junkets1 !y heat ! ,body1 help ! concoction ( ! ,/oma*1 corroborate ! ,spirits1 give good ,n\ri%m5t1 drive =? out ( ! ,body ! sup]flu\s ,excrem5ts1 9 a due mann] by ,/ool & ,ur9e1 !y cause ,*e>fulness1 be/[ a prosp]\s ,heal?1 give a comely ,look1 & *ange ! ,complexions into ! ,sangu9e & be/ ,complexion2 9 ! accompli%m5t ( all :i* ?+s1 t pure & gold5 col\r$ ,t9cture ( ,nit] excells4 ,& "h ,i mu/ make a little digression1 & set some:at m cle>ly a=e y\r ,eyes1 ! f\r prim>y ,complexions2 f :i* ! o!r mixt ones d arise1 accord+ z a ,man p>takes ! m ( ?is or t ,complexion4 ,!re=e z t\*+ ! ,complexions1 ! ,anci5t ,physicians judg$ !re( accord+ to ! =m & col\r ( ! ,hair1 & 7 ( ?is ,op9ion1 t ! ,sangu9e ,complexion :i* ( all o!rs is ! pure/1 produce? r$ ,hairs & a :ite ,sk9 full ( small & bright ,pores1 su* ,m5 be+ indu$ ) hot & moi/ ,bl\d1 & ( a s\nd ,con/itution are dilig5t1 le>n$1 pi\s1 prone to ,v5]y1 ,+5i\s1 ,*e>full1 & = ! mo/ "p long liv'd1 b are subject to hot ,diseases1 z ,feav]s1 ! ,plague1 & ! l2 & d 9 _! nature resemble ! ,sun1 among/ ! ,planets1 & ,gold among/ ! ,metals4 ,! ,*ol]ick h v black ,hair1 a yell[i% ,sk91 & _! ,bl\d is hot & dry1 & !y are wra?full1 qu>relsome1 /rong1 bold1 ,w>ri\rs1 addict$ to ,:or$oms1 subtle1 wick$1 false1 m]ciless1 rejoyc+ at o!rs h>ms1 z is wont to be 9 ,w>4 ,!y are torm5t$ ) rag+ ,feav]s1 z also ) ! ov]fl[+ ( ! ,gall1 & !y are ( ! nature ( ,m>s & ,v5us among/ ! ,planets2 & ( ,iron & ,copp] among/ ! ,metals4 ,! ,hairs ( ! ,melan*oly ,complexion are = ! mo/ "p betwixt a :ite & black col\r1 & _! ,sk9 is :ite4 ,!y are ( a cold & dry nature1 quiet1 labori\s1 mus+1 indu/ri\s1 s9c]e1 pi\s1 & m]cifull1 incl9$ r to weep+ ?an laught]1 if !y he> ( any mis*ances1 !y aim at ,ju/ice1 & fe> ,god )\t ,hypocrisie1 or e/eem ( ,m54 ,!y are subject to all k9ds ( ,diseases1 are afflict$ ) a debility ( _! ,limbs1 & are comp>$ to ,saturn & ,jupit] among/ ! ,planets1 & to ,lead & ,t9 among/ ! ,metals4 ,! nature & prop]ty ( ! ,phlegmatick is moi/ & cold1 ! ,hair & ,sk9 :ite1 ! ,wit dull1 a dream+ sleepy quality1 neglig5t1 c>efull ( no?+1 ob/9ate1 envi\s1 sl[1 & gross1 & untea*able1 ! ,body consi/s ( ?ick or homely ,limbs1 & is wont to be tr\bl$ ) ! ,scab1 ,ulc]s1 & cold ,feav]s4 ',mong/ ! ,planets ! ,moon1 & 'mong/ ! ,metals1 ,silv]1 are suppos$ n mu* to diff] f _! ,disposition4 ,^! are ! m>ks 7z is believ$7 ( ! ,complexions 9 ,m5 & ,bea/s4 ,b yet y are to "k1 t "o s+le ,complexion do? v r>ely be> absolute sway 9 any ,man1 b !y are = ! mo/ "p mixt1 & s ! d5om9ation is giv5 accord+ to ! pr$om9ant ,complexion4 ,a ,man t consi/s ( a sangu9e & phlegmatick prop]ty1 is z x 7 d\ble complexion$1 & bo? ! col\r & d5om9ation are divid$1 s t f r$ & :ite1 yell[ hairs arise1 & ! ,m5 !mselves are ( a good1 temp]ate & fruitfull nature2 & ?us is x to be und]/ood ( o!r ,commixtions4 ,b =asmu* z a pure & sangu9e complexion is e/eem$ ! be/ & :olsome/1 ! ,anci5t ,physicians 9 _! ,cures 7 wont to call ! sup]fluity ( any phlegmatick scabby p]son1 ,phlegm & wat]y ,blood3 ! sup]fluity ( ! ,melan*olick1 sad & irksome cogitations or p5sive dumps3 & ! sup]fluity ( ,*ol]ick1 a mad rag+ bra94 ,n[ ( ?is ,phlegmatick1 ,melan*oly1 or ,*ol]ick p]son d we make a ,sangu9e "o1 t is1 a ,man ( a s\nd & pure blood4 ,^u ?is acc\nt h !y ascrib$ ?is prop]ty unto _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 viz4 t x does n onely *ange all ! imp]fect complexions ( ,m51 z ! ,*ol]ick1 ,melan*oly1 & ,phlegmatick into ! ,sangu9e2 b do? also transmute all ! imp]fect1 unripe1 gross1 & volatile ,metals into pure ,gold4 ,= if a ,m$ic9e be ( s mu* virtue z to conv]t all ! ,complexions into ! ,sangu9e "o1 x w necess>ily transmute all ! imp]fect ,metals likewise1 z ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,m>s1 ,v5us1 ,m]cury & ,lune into ,sol or ,gold4 ,n[ =asmu* z ,i h (t5 f\nd by ! frequ5t ,exp]im5ts t ,i h made1 t my said ,m$ic9e1 or ,t9cture ( ,nitre is wont to col\r all k9ds ( ,hair1 z :ite1 br[n1 black1 7black ,i say1 :i* may seem impossible unto _m1 b nev]!less is v true2 = to dye :ite ,hair ) a yell[ col\r is a ?+ commonly kn[n1 b to t+e black ,hair ) a yell[ or r$ col\r1 is a great secret7 & ev5 all o!r col\rs1 none except$1 ) a gold5 col\r2 & ?is x does :ile x is z yet ( an unripe & fly+ nature3 ,^u ?is acc\nt ,i d>e p]swade my self1 t if x 7 b br\ght to a fix & con/ant nature1 x c\ld n possibly be1 b t x w\ld be/[ ^u ! imp]fect ,metals1 a gold5 nature & p]fection4 ,b by reason ( its too t5d] a nature1 :i* is extreamly impati5t ( a ,fire ( ,coals1 ,i pond]$ ^u ! bus9ess m accurately1 & p]ceiv$1 t x is inde$ a ?+ possible to be done1 al?\gh t hi!rto ,i nev] _h a conv5i5t "t ( p]fect+ ( ! same4 ,& z conc]n+ ! mann] h[ x may be done1 ,i _c b out ( ,*ri/ian ,love1 discov] ! same to my ,neighb\r4 ,dur+ ! "t t ,i consid]$ n ! ,words ( ! ,angel 9 ! ,sepul*re ( ,*ri/1 say+1 ,:y seek ye ! ,liv+ among ! ,dead8 & !re=e se>*'d ab\t 9 fil?y ,sepul*res1 9 :i* ,i c\ld n f9d ! ,life4 ,god at l5g? v\*saf$ to look ^u me ) 8 grati\s & m]cifull ,eyes1 & br\ght me into ! "r way1 insomu* t leav+ ! ,sepul*res & ,monum5ts or ,tombs ( ! ,dead1 ,i began to look = ,life among/ ! ,liv+1 & n among/ ! ,dead4 ,god onely is ! alone & et]nal ,life1 :o be/[e? ^u u ! s mu* desirable ,sun1 7z be+ ! ,s]vant ( ,god7 by ! help ( ! ,air4 ,let u boil1 roa/1 bake1 & lab\r z mu*1 & 9 :at mann] soev] we please2 yet %all we nev] f9d any livel9ess1 save f ! ,sun1 ! ,s]vant1 ,m9i/]1 or in/rum5t ( ! ,omnipot5t ,god4 ,= else we doe b prep>e u ,m$icam5ts de/itute ( virtues1 ( f9e out-side ,col\rs1 b )91 dead & full ( poison1 because f ?+s want+ life1 no help c be expect$4 ,=asmu* !re=e1 z we gave n life unto our own selves1 nei!r c we def5d ! same aga9/ dea? )\t t "o onely life com+ unto u f above3 x is v exp$i5t1 t1 omitt+ ! /9k+ dung1 we betake our selves to ! pure & liv+ f\nta9 ( ,god1 z be+ ! ,c5tre ( all life2 & doe seek = life1 f ! ,sun1 z be+ ! great ma/] ( all ! creat$ ,palace or ,_w4 ,! way ( effect+ ?is1 w ,i reveal unto y 9 a few words4 ,if we accurately weigh ) ! utmo/ ( our discretions ?is :ole bus9ess1 we cle>ly see x a=e our ,eyes1 t !re is no o!r life to be any-:]e f\nd1 besides t univ]sal life :i* ,god ha? implant$ 9 ! ,sun1 & :i* ! ,sun s5ds d[n unto u by ! help ( ! ,air4 ,let any "o make trial1 :at way soev] x likes him1 & he %all f9d ?is mo/ true4 ,if y w\ld putrefie an ,h]b or ,animal 9 a %ut glass1 s t ! ,air _c p5etrate into x1 !re w inde$ be ,magots g5]at$1 b !y w want life s long1 untill ! glass be+ op5$1 !y receive life & motion f ! ,air4 ,if y put ,h]bs1 or ! ,fle% ( liv+ ,creatures *opt or bruis$ 9 a glass1 & %ut x close1 & keep ! glass = a :ile 9 hot ,horse dung1 or else 9 w>m wat]1 !re w ,v]m9e or ,maggots be inde$ g5]at$1 b yet void ( life1 :i* 7! glass be+ op5$7 w beg9 to /ir ( !mselves2 & s hav+ gott5 life1 creep out1 & become great]1 & w get o!r =ms or %apes4 ,place likewise 9 a w>m place1 "s little ,b>rel half full ( ,w9e & let ! bung-hole be op51 t x may putrefie & beg9 to wax s[re2 ,! asc5d+ vap\r w ga!r x self ab\t ! said ,bung hole into a t5aci\s matt]1 :i* w yield small little v]m9e or ,mites1 mu* l ^? :i* are eng5dr$ 9 ,*eese2 & :i* at l5g? w1 by reason ( ! ,air1 live & creep =?4 ,if y put a ,cov] ov] ! hole1 all ^! little ,mites w aga9 dye1 because !y are depriv$ ( ! ,air f :i* ,life do? proce$4 ,!n ! ,cov] be+ aga9 tak5 (f1 & ! ,air admitt$1 !y doe ag5 creep2 & foll[+ aft] ! ,air1 endeav\r to get out ( ! ,b>rel3 out ( :i*1 if !y doe b /ay "s h\rs onely1 & feel ! full ,air2 ,!y atta9 to ano!r =m1 & get w+s & fly away1 :i* _c be done )\t ! ,air1 see+ t )\t x !y c h no life4 ,let su* ,e>? z ha? ,se$s s[n !re9 be s cov]$ ov]1 z t ! ,air _c p5etrate into x2 :i* be+ %ut out1 no?+ w be br\ght =?3 or let x be "s ,plant1 :i* ha? already spr\t$ up out ( ! e>?2 if y doe b take ! ,air !refrom1 x w cease gr[+ & pla9ly )] & come to n\ght4 ,f :5ce x is cle>ly evid5t1 t ! rise ( all ,life is to be imput$ to ! ,air1 :i* v ,life x self1 ! ,sun ha? fir/ wr\ght 9 ! ,air1 & ,art kn[s h[ to extract ! same aga9 !re\t (1 by a c]ta9 ,magnetical way1 & make x visible1 palpable1 & s5sible4 ,b all ! ,air is n me] life1 b conta9s ?is same life disp]s$1 or dilat$ 9 x1 l a great deal ( wat] conta9+ 9 x b little ,salt1 x self be+ visible1 b ! ,salt :i* is !re91 invisible4 ,& j s is ! life disp]s$ 9 ! bodies ( ,m51 & o!r ,animals1 &1 be+ invisible1 ha? its habitation 9 ! blood1 s t1 )\t x1 ! :ole body w\ld be immovable & rema9 dead4 ,n[ :5 ei!r a ,man1 or any o!r liv+ ,creature is conv]sant 9 ! op5 ,air1 he attracte? to himself by 8 brea?+1 7by a c]ta9 ,sympa!tical p[] & prop]ty7 z mu* ,air z is requisite = ! ,he>t1 7:i* is ! ,c5t]1 ,receptacle1 or ,h\se ( ! ,life7 = ! n\ri%m5t ( ! spiritual ,life1 & z = ! residue1 & unpr(itable "p1 x ca/s x away by ! ,antipa!tical virtue & prop]ty ( ! out-bl[+ 7brea? or7 expiration4 ,s t no ,man1 no ,animal1 no ,h]b1 no ,m9]al1 c possibly enjoy a liv+ & gr[+ faculty1 if ?is food ( ,life 7 )drawn !refrom4 ,:i* see+ x is s1 & _c be o!rwise1 x do? necess>ily foll[1 t ! true univ]sal ,m$ic9e _c be prep>$ 9 any %ut up 7or close7 ,vessels z is commonly done4 ,d b look ,i pray ^u ! ,bir? & ,g5]ation ( ,salt-pet]1 ! ,body ( :i* is no?+ else b ! ess5tial ,salt ( ! ,vegetables1 ,animals1 or ,m9]als1 :i* attracte? to x self ! ,fire out ( ! ,air1 z is well kn[n4 ,!re=e1 :]eas all ,salts are wont to be turn$ 7by ! help ( ! ,fire & ,air7 into burn+ & live ,salt-pet]1 & t no body c br+ ! same to pass )\t ,air3 we %\ld by good "r le>n f !nce ?us mu*1 viz4 to endeav\r to make our ,m$icam5ts too1 alive by ! ,air4 ,= a ,m$ic9e t is de/itute ( life w subdue & de/roy a ,disease ev5 j z mu* z common ,salt w ov]turn a ,m\nta91 & ?r[ x out ( its place1 )\t be+ animat$ z x 7 by ! ,air1 & transmut$ into burn+ & liv+ ,salt-pet]4 ,truly !re=e & by exp]i5ce d ,i say1 t all ! faculty ( gr[?1 all ,transplantation1 & e life owes its bir? to ! ,air1 & )\t x d !y all become dead & s rema94 ,! ,air receives its vital food f ! ,sun1 & ! ,sun d]ives its ,orig9al f ,god1 ! ,c5t] & ,beg9n+ ( e ,life4 ,& !re=e :5 we are desir\s ( extract+ t vital food out ( ! ,air by ! help ( ,art1 & ( r$uc+ x into a visible body1 x is behoovefull & exp$i5t1 t we expose !reunto a c]ta9 ,magnet1 :i* may draw ! same unto x self1 & be by little & little augm5t$ !re)all1 & may gr[ bo? 9 quantity & virtue1 ev5 z an ,h]b out ( ! ,e>?2 or z an ,animal gets x self gr[? & encrease by meat & dr9k1 & adds to x self an augm5tation ( /r5g? & greatness1 & at l5g? associates x self unto or c\ples ) its l1 & multiplie? its k9d4 ,man himself do? )\t int]mission attract to himself ! ,air1 by ! help ( 8 ,lungs2 b ! ,he>t reta9s onely ! vital food !re(1 & rejecte? all ! re/ l s mu* excrem5t4 ,! ,body x self also do? daily assume food & su/5ance by ! ,m\?1 b ! ,/oma* transmits ! nutrim5t t is sep>at$ !re\t (1 to ! ,liv]1 to be r$uc$ into blood & fle%3 b ! ,excrem5ts1 z ! ,dung1 ,ur9e1 ,sweat1 & ! l1 x bani%e? out ( ! body by ! usual passages4 ,?us l wise /&s ! case ) our ,m$icam5t4 ,accord+ z ! ,magnet is1 t we expose to ! said ,air1 s accord+ly do? x attract its l out ( ! said ,air1 :]eby x may get to x self1 ,life1 ,virtue1 & ,p[]4 ,b x _c possibly be1 t x %\ld extract t virtue & faculty simply pure & clean2 ,no1 b x gets to x self also a c]ta91 unpr(itable1 & wat]y ,ess5ce1 :i* is associat$ unto t virtue1 :i* acqueity do? aga9 g (f1 z a sup]flu\s ,excrem5t1 & mu/ necess>ily be/[ ! ,life onely ^u ! ,magnet1 t x may be !re)all encreas$ & /r5g!n$4 ,if ,i desire to h a ,vegetable1 !n mu/ ,i s[ a ,vegetable ,se$2 or su* a ,magnet is to be plac$ !re1 z may associate or adjoyn unto x self its l out ( ! ,air4 ,if y w\ld h an ,animal1 !n an ,animal ,se$1 or ,animal ,magnet is to be us$4 ,b if t :i* ,i seek is to be m pure1 & m con/ant or la/+3 a pur] ,magnet mu/ necess>ily be expos$2 = l do? always seek its l2 love1 o'ercome1 & cons]ve x3 accord+ to ! te/imony ( ! ,anci5t ,wise m51 ,nature rejoyce? ) ,nature3 ,nature ov]comes ,nature3 ,nature reta9s ,nature4 99 99 99 99 99 ,& !re=e see+ our purpose t5ds to ?is1 namely1 to extract ! invisible faculty ( ,life1 ! p[] & virtue ( ! ,sun out ( ! ,air2 to conc5trate x1 & make x corporeal1 visible1 & palpable2 ,x behooves u to provide our selves ) a fitt+ ,se$ or ,magnet1 :i* may e>ne/ly attract1 ov]come1 & hold ! same4 ,n[ su* ,magnets are pure ,gold1 & ! mo/ pure ,s\l ( ,salt-pet]1 bo? ( !m be+ ! true (f-spr+ ( ! vivify+ ,sun4 ,because !re=e l desires its l1 loves1 & seeks aft] x1 a poison\s ,magnet mu/ n be expos$ to attract a vital food3 ,= z is ! nature ( ! ,magnet1 s likewise do? x attract good or evil out ( ! ,air4 ,x is a ?+ t ,husb&m5 are well acqua9t$ )all1 namely1 t ,:eat produce? no?+ else b ,:eat1 & f ,t>es d ,t>es arise4 ,if ! ,se$ or ,magnet be aure\s & pure1 x w also acquire to x self pure & gold5 ,virtues1 & be encreas$ by !m4 ,! mann] ( s plac+ ! ,magnets1 t 7by ,solutions & ,coagulations7 !y may receive ! ,a/ral & vivify+ ,rays ( ! ,sun1 & may r5d] !m visible1 corporeal1 palpable1 & durable 9 ! ,fire4 ,y mu/ get made "s flat & /rong glass ,di%es or ,platt]s1 9 :i* y mu/ put y\r ,magnet ! ?ickness ( half a f+]s bread?1 & expose x moi/ to ! ,sun1 t ! unpr(itable humidity may vani% by evaporation4 ,:i* done1 7& 9 ! ,summ] "t x w be done 9 a few h\rs1 especially if !re 7 n too mu* ( ! ,gold5 ,liquor put into ! ,di%es7 expose ! same ,di%es1 :i* conta9 9 !m ! ?us dri$ ,salt1 9 ! night-"t1 op5 to ! cold & moi/ ,lun> ,beams1 t ! ,salt may by its magnetick virtue associate unto x self f ! ,air1 ! ,wat]1 :i* c>ries 9 x ! univ]sal food ( ! ,air1 & consequ5tly may be dissolv$4 ,?is ,solution is to be ag5 set out 9 ! day-"t to ! ,sun-beams1 :i* w aga9 dry up ! unpr(itable moi/ure1 & leave 9 ! ,salt1 t vivify+ & gold5 ,se$1 :i* x contract$ 9 ! cold ,night & ,air1 toge!r ) ! humidity1 :i* is void ( any virtue4 ,! ,salt be+ fre$ by ! ,sun f its sup]flu\s moi/ure1 mu/ be aga9 expos$ at ,night to ! ,lun> beams1 t x may aga9 imbibe ! ,a/ral virtues1 & may be ag5 dissolv$ 9 ! imbib$ wat]1 t1 be+ ! next day1 z ! day a=e1 expos$ to ! ,sun1 x may be animat$ anew ) ^? same virtues3 ,^! expos+s by turns to ! ,sun & ,moon1 mu/ be s long & s (t5 repeat$1 untill ! said ,magnet1 7aft] its be+ dri$ at ! day "t 9 ! ,sun7 w1 at ! nighttime1 h>dly admit ( any moi/ure f ! ,air1 & t be+ dry & put ^u a r$-hot ,plate1 x readily melts )\t fume4 ,= !n may x be appli$ to use1 z be+ a con/ant & fix ,m$icam5t4 ,?is int]*angeable ,solution & ,coagulation mu/ be repeat$ "s hundr$s ( times1 & e ,solution & ,coagulation is to be acc\nt$ = a ,philosophical day4 ,if n[ 9 ! ,summ]-season ! heat ( ! ,sun be n /rong en\gh 9 our ,c\ntries = ! effect+ ( ?is op]ation1 ! said heat may be conc5tr$ by ,glasses1 or metallick ,in/rum5ts1 & be made m efficaci\s1 t ! ,coagulation may be rip5$ or ha/n$4 ,b 9 defect ( su* ,in/rum5ts1 & want ( ! heat ( ! ,sun1 :i* is frequ5tly ov]-ca/ ) /ore ( ,cl\ds1 y may easily =w>d ! ,coagulation ) our ,common ,fire1 & t too ) a m unfailable & spe$i] op]ation ?an t is1 :]e9 ! dry+ up by ! ,sol> heat is always to be wait$ =4 ,& al?\gh ?is op]ation1 :i* is p]=m$ 9 ! ,sun1 is to be acc\nt$ ( z f> ! bett]1 yet not)/&+ ! ,sun do? op]ate toge!r ) our ,common ,fire aft] an invisible mann]1 :5 we _c make use ( ! ,sun x self4 ,= :]esoev] ! ,air is1 !re also is to be f\nd ! invisible ,sun1 & ! occult virtue & p[] ( life4 ,he t c h ! opportunity ( us+ ! ,sun 9 ?is op]ation1 ne$s n any o!r ,fire4 ,b ! us+ ( our ,common ,fire require? a peculi> ,iron ,furnace1 :]eon ! ,di%es or ,basons are to be plac$ to dry4 ,b yet ! heat mu/ n be und]nea?1 & /rike at ! bottom ( ! said ,basons1 b x mu/ be su* z may /rike ! heat d[nw>ds at top ( ! matt] onely1 & may g5tly & by little & little consume ! humidity3 ,= else !re w\ld be haz>d ( ! ,liquors boil+ ov]1 & ( be+ lo/1 if ! heat %\ld be plac$ "u ! bottom ( ! ,di%es4 ,! ,iron ,furnace may be made ( ,iron ,plates1 resembl+ ,ar*$ "w1 or ,ov5 l & be plac$ )9 a ,/one ,furnace1 & h a ,door fitt$ !reunto1 t s nei!r ,du/ nor ,a%es may fly !re9to1 & by ?is way w ! ,salts be dri$ 9 two or ?ree h\rs "t4 ,& n[1 t y may n ne$ to wait till ! night approa*e?1 y may h a wood5 ,box or ,*e/ made1 & cov]$ ov] at ! top1 b pi]c$ full ( holes all r\nd ab\t ! sides1 :i* 7) ! ,basons plac$ !re97 may 9 ! ,w9t]-season be set abroad to ! cold ,air1 & 9 ! ,summ]-"t may be plac$ 9 "s moi/ ,cell>1 t s ! ,salts may attract f ! ,air ! food ( ,life4 ,= 9 all places ( ! ,_w do? ! ,air conta9 9 x 7?\gh 9 "o place m pl5tifully1 & bett]1 ?an 9 ano!r7 t occult faculty & virtue ( ,life1 )\t :i*1 nei!r ,m5 nor ,animals are able to live4 ,b by h[ mu* pur] ! ,air %all be1 s mu* ! pur] & m excell5t is ! acquir$ ,m$ic9e4 ,z = ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 x matt]s n mu* :at ,air x is t y get1 = e sort ( ,air is fit = ?is op]ation4 ,we doe 9 ?is place manife/ onely ! way ( fix+ x3 ,n[ e "o kn[s t a pure & clean ,air is bett] ?an a gross & an impure "o1 & t ! heat ( ! ,sun is bett] ?an ! heat ( ,coles1 or ( a ,lamp4 ,?omas ,aqu9as writes1 t ,god ) 8 ,angels _c want our fire1 & !re=e is he reprov$ by ,p>acelsus1 because he sai? t ,god _c want ! ,elem5t>y fire4 ,alas1 ,good man1 he did n s accurately weigh ?is matt]1 = ?is proposition t5ds onely to ?is end1 namely1 to set a=e our eyes ! purity ( ! ,fire necess>y = ! ,coction ( our ,m$ic9e4 ,f :5ce x is suffici5tly manife/1 t a ,m$icam5t w be s mu* ! bett]1 by h[ mu* ! pur] ! ,fire %all be4 ,= a gross ,air begets a gross ,blood4 ,b 9 ?is op]ation1 ! ,air is ! ,meat & ,dr9k ( our ,gold5 ,salt1 b ! ,wat] or ,phlegm is to be driv5 away by heat1 x be+ a sup]flu\s ,excrem5t adh]+ on to t ,air4 ,n[ 9 ^? manifold ,solutions & ,coagulations1 ! ,magnet do? always reta9 "s good ?+1 & encrease? bo? 9 weight & virtue1 & atta9e? a con/ancy3 l z ,m5 & o!r ,animals are encreas$ ) ,meat & ,dr9k1 & doe gr[ 9 /ature1 & multiply !mselves4 ,! :ole "w !re=e ( mak+ ?is k+ly ,m$icam5t by ! help ( ! secret ,sol> fire1 do? consi/ 9 a good1 pure1 & gold5 ,magnet1 & aft]w>ds 9 a true ,solution & ,coagulation3 ,:i* if x be too spe$y & /rong1 ! ov]-mu* heat w burn up & consume ! attract$ food ( ,life4 ,if !re=e a ,m$ium be n us$1 x s happ5s1 z 'tis wont to be 9 any ,e>? t is too moi/1 & !re=e n capable ( be>+ fruit4 ,s t no?+ is m necess>y ?an to h a due reg>d ( m$iocrity1 n onely 9 ! ,solution1 b 9 ! ,coagulation likewise4 ,& ?is is t way by :i* ! ,solution done 9 ! ,air1 & ! ,coagulation made 9 ! ,sun1 doe r$uce ! ,m]curial wat]1 & ! ,m9]als prep>$ ) ,salt into fusile & t++ ,/ones2 :i* ?+ ! ,common fire w nev] p]=m 9 a glass clos$ up1 & )\t ! ,air4 ,note ?is1 & believe x1 & doe x1 & ?\ wilt f9d :at ?\ ha/ believ$1 come to pass4 ,supp] be+ end$1 & ! ,dr9k+-b\t ov]1 'tis "t = ! ,gue/s to g to ,b$1 unto :om ! cu/om ( "s is to pres5t a clos+ ,cup1 made ( good & pr(itable ,h]bs1 'mong/ :i*1 su* z are m bitt]1 are = ! mo/ "p 9 greate/ e/eem1 because !y close up ! m\? ( ! ,/oma*1 & beget a quiet ,sleep4 ,n[ to p>allel ?is ,cu/om1 ,i w "h set "o d[n1 = ^? t are desir\s ( su* l bitt] ,potions1 & su* an "o z !y may prep>e accord+ to _! pleasure1 & apply to use4 ,take ( common ,aqua ,=tis1 :i* y mu/ rectifie by a ,cucurbit1 or by a ,retort1 t x may be bright & cle>4 ,dissolve !re91 by boil+ 9 hot ,s&1 z mu* cupellat$ ,silv] z x w dissolve2 b y are to note "h1 t !re mu/ n be any ,copp] at all 9 ! ,silv]1 = x w\ld spoil ! ,m$icam5t4 ,into ! ,solution p\r /rong & well rectifi$ ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 s long till ! ,aqua ,=tis makes no m ,ebullition4 ,:5 all ! tiss+ & noise is ov]1 !re w be ab\t ! half "p ( ! ,silv] precipitat$1 & settl$ to ! bottom1 & w be ( an a%y col\r4 ,place ! ,glass 9 ,s&1 put ,fire !reund]1 & boil ! precipitat$ ,silv] ) ! ,m5/ruum1 9 :i* boil+ !re w sep>ate yet m ,silv] out ( ! ,m5/ruum1 & ! residue w rema9 dissolv$ up 9 ! ,m5/ruum1 :i* is to be filt]$ ?r\gh ,cap pap]1 & !n to be evaporat$ by little & little 9 ,s&1 t all ! humidity may be ab/ract$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,aqua ,=tis & ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 turn into a liquid & volatile ,salt1 & h lo/ _! corrod+ prop]ty1 :i* ,salt ha? introv]t$ ! ,silv]1 & drawn its bitt]ness =?1 insomu* t bo? ,salts are conv]t$ into "o bitt] & gre5 ,salt4 ,?is ,salt mu/ be dissolv$1 filt]$1 & purifi$ by p\r+ ,wat] !reon1 & aga9 draw+ x (f2 & be+ h]eby r5dr$ m pure1 x resolves x self 9 ! cold ,air into a gre5 & bitt] ,liquor1 "o drop ( :i* is able to make a :ole ,cupfull ( ,w9e bitt]4 ,& ?is ,w9e be+ drunk is pr(itable to ! ,/oma*1 cause? quiet ,sleep1 dissipates ,w9d9ess1 & keeps ! ,belly ,soluble4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,salt guilds ov] ,glasses1 & o!r glaz$ ,vessels ) ,silv]1 nor does x vani% away b rema9s con/ant4 ,x likewise p]=ms o!r consid]able effects 9 ,al*ymy1 z may be se5 9 my o!r ,writ+s1 b especially 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces1 ( ! la/ ,edition4 ,& ?us d ,i leave ! ,gue/s to _! re/1 t !y may ,sleep ev5 till broad ,day-light4 ,! ,sun be+ up1 & "s ( ! ,gue/s be+ v dr\ghty or ?ir/y ) _! ,ye/]night ,surfeit+1 & be+ torm5t$ ) ov]mu* ,heat2 !y endeav\r to ext+ui% ?is ,inflammation ( ! ,liv]1 ) cold ,f\nta9 ,wat]1 or ) small ,be]1 or ) hungry & %>pn+ ,w9e4 ,o!rs s5d to ! ,apo!c>ies = "s ,syrup ( ,roses1 or ,violets1 & mix t ) ,f\nta9 ,wat]1 & s dr9k x (f4 ,b ! burn+ hot ,liv] is pres5tly smitt5 ) a sudd5 horr\r1 ! ,/oma* is refrig]at$1 & beset ) clammy ,hum\rs1 & mo/ an end ! ,limbs are debilitat$1 ! ,sk9 becomes ,scabby & cold ,feav]s possess ! ,/oma*4 ,in/ead !re=e ( su* l dr9k1 ,i w "h sub/itute a f> bett] cool+ ,potion1 :i* %all n h9d] ! heal?1 z ^? d1 b be pr(itable to ! same4 ,take "o p\nd ( ,_s ( ,salt1 n ( t yell[1 unrectifi$ ,_s t is sold 9 ! ,%ops1 b ( our well rectifi$ ,_s2 :]e9 dissolve z mu* ,t>t> z x w associate unto x self 9 a g5tle boil+2 filt] ! ,solution ?r\gh ,cap-pap]1 t s all ! ,fces :i* 7 9 ! ,t>t>1 may abide 9 ! ,pap]1 & ! ,_s ( ,salt itself toge!r ) ! dissolv$ ,t>t> may pass ?r\gh1 bright & cle>2 if ! ,solution /&s long 9 a cold place1 "p ( ! ,t>t> w %oot into ,cry/als1 & "p !re( w rema9 mixt ) ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & give x a gratefull v9\s ,acidity4 ,if y use :ite ,t>t> !n ! said ,_s w rema9 :ite1 r$ ,t>t> t+e? ! same ) ! col\r ( a ,ruby4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,_s ( ,salt is ( su* a nature1 z t x makes all col\rs m fair4 ,y may !re=e use r$ ,t>t> to make ?is ,potion )all1 because ( ! lovel9ess ( ! col\r1 :]e) x t+e? ! ,_s ( ,salt1 = z to ! virtues & efficacy ( !m1 !re is no diff]5ce to be f\nd betwe5 !m4 ,?is ,t>t>iz$ ,_s ( ,salt is v sweet1 & ta/s l an acid ,w9e1 "s drops ( :i*1 be+ drunk 9 cold ,f\nta9 ,wat]1 w n at all hurt ! ,liv]3 nor w x onely allay ! dr\ght9ess & ?ir/1 b also /ir up 9 ! ,/oma* an ,appetite to meat & dr9k4 ,& !re=e ,i d comm5d ?is ,t>t>iz$ ,_s ( ,salt1 beyond all o!r ?ir/-allay+ ,rem$ies1 & x may be tak5 safely & pleasantly1 bo? ,summ] & ,w9t]1 because ! unripe & acid ,w9es be+ drunk ) ,f\nta9 ,wat] & ,sug>1 d refrig]ate ! ,/oma*1 & load x ) t5aci\s hum\rs1 & weak5 ! ,appetite1 & h9d] dige/ion4 ,mo/ pr(itable !re=e is ?is our ,_s unto ^?1 :o daily dr9k+ mu* ,ale1 may always mix a little ( ! same ) _! ,ale4 ,= x makes ! ,ale to ta/ l an acidi% ,w9e1 x allays ?ir/1 s t !re w n ne$ su* a guzl+ 9 ( s great a quantity ( ?ick ,ale1 x discusse? ,w9d1 expells ,ur9e1 h9d]s ! g5]ation ( ! ,/one 9 ! ,bladd] & ,re9s1 & if x be already g5]at$ x dissolves & consumes ! same1 & by little & little drives out ! same ) ! ,ur9e4 ,be+ adm9i/r$ to su* z are tr\bl$ ) ! ,feav]1 ,g\t1 ,/one1 & ,scurvy1 & t 9 all _! dr9k1 x is a pleasant & pr(itable ,rem$y4 ,conc]n+ ! use ( :i*1 y may f9d m spok5 9 my ,treatise1 intitul$1 ,! ,consolation ( ,sailors4 ,n[ besides all ?is1 !re is yet "o ?+ m t ,i %all "h admoni% y (2 namely1 t by ! ,_s ( ,salts help may a ,rem$y be adm9i/r$ to _m m hurtfull disord]s1 b especially 9 ! /ead ( ^? %>pi% ,wat]s1 unto :i*1 ,m5 are wont to come f f> & und]take long ,j\rneys1 los+ _! mo/ preti\s "t & ,money1 neglect+ _! ,call+1 _! ,h\%old ,affairs1 _! ,wife & ,*ildr51 ^u ! b>e hope ( recov]+ _! =m] ,heal?3 ,:]eas not)/&+1 ! ,_s ( ,salt well prep>$ ) ,t>t>1 & hav+ a little ,/eel ,p[d] put !re9to1 w p]=m ! v same effect z ! ,calibeat ,wat]s are wont to d1 & s !y may avoid ! loss ( s mu* exp5ces1 & ( _! preti\s "t2 & ?us e "o may dis*>ge & foll[ 8 own ,call+ & ,dome/ick ,affairs1 & yet = all t1 be cur$ by ! help ( ! ,t>t>iz$ & ,*alibeat ,_s ( ,salt :i* op5e? ! ,ob/ructions ( ! ,liv] & ,sple54 ,b :at %all ,i say mu* =8 ,"s haply !re are t g ! m will+ly to ^? ,wat]s e ye> = o!r reasons4 ,su* z h old *id+ ,wives at ,home1 t take x v ill if _! ,husb&s d b /ir out ( ,doors1 & are cont9ually a plagu+ !m ) ,scold+s & ill ,words1 h n ^! ?9k y great reason to seek "s ,div]sion8 ,"y ,wom5 also love to visit ^! ,wat]s & ,ba?s1 :o meet+ n ) s mu* heat 9 _! feeble & ag$ ,husb&s1 z to beget !m ) ,*ild1 betake !mselves to ^? ,wat]s & ,ba?s1 :]e at all times !y meet ) active /rong ,companions1 full ( /r5g? & ,metal1 :o )\t d\bt d frequ5t ! said places1 = ?is v end1 namely1 to apply w>m suppositories to ^? cold ,wom51 & ut]9e empla/]s to make !m ,fruitfull1 & to take away ,/]ility4 ,su* k9d ( ,dames be+ re/or$ to _! =m] heal?1 & return$ ,home1 _! ,husb&s f9d 7aft] "s few ,mon?s7 h[ effectual ! use ( ^? ,wat]s h be5 ^u _! ,wives4 ,besides1 x mo/ an end happ5s t ! ,ma/] & ,mi/ress be+ abs5t1 ! ,h\%old ,affairs are v awkw>dly adm9i/r$ & manag$ by ! ,*ildr51 ! ,m5-s]vants1 & ,maid s]vants2 & t common ,g]man ,prov]b do? usually take place2 ,! ,cat be+ out ( ! way1 ,! ,mice ^u ! ,%elves d play4 ,! tru? ( ?is is suffici5tly te/ifi$ by frequ5t ,examples4 ,& !re=e x is mu* bett] to dr9k ^! acid ,wat]s at ,home1 :]eby bo? ,money & ,"t is sp>$1 & _m evils prev5t$4 ,& ?us mu* may suffice to h be5 said conc]n+ a refrig]at+ ,dr9k4 ,& n[1 see+ we h at h& good ,*eese & ,butt]1 good ,sawces or ,cates1 & delicate ,dr9k1 c we n be "h ) cont5t8 ,v]ily 9 my ,judgm5t "h's en\gh di%t out = "o ,banquet4 ,b "s may say1 9 v good "t6 ,glaub] inde$ does n onely tea* u ! prep>ation ( good ,meats1 b likewise ( ,*eese1 ,butt]1 ,sawces1 or ,junkets1 & preti\s ,w9e1 b yet tells u n f :5ce ! ,milk to make ! ,*eese & ,butt] )all is to be _h1 nor :5ce ! ,sug> & ,spices = ! ,cates1 & ! ,grapes ne$full to make ! ,w9e )1 are to be gott58 ,:at b5efit h we by kn[+ h[ to make ,*eese & ,butt]1 & yet want ,c[s to yield u ,milk8 ,to satisfie ^!1 we w demon/rate unto !m1 t ev5 bo? ! ,milk x self1 & ! preci\s ,spices1 & mo/ excell5t ,grapes are all atta9able by ! help ( ,salt4 ,9 my ,treatise call$ ,miraculum ,mundi1 z likewise 9 t call$ ,! cont9uation ( ! same1 & 9 t ,book1 ( ! nature ( ,salts1 ,i h cle>ly en\gh %[n1 t all ! faculty ( ! ,gr[? & ,n\ri%m5t ( all gr[+ & movable ,creatures do? take its rise & orig9al out ( ,salt alone1 & t ! correction or melioration1 n onely ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 b ev5 ( ! ,m9]als too1 is to be s\ght = f ! same4 ,b =asmu* z ?is bett]+ ( ! ,metals meets ) b little cr$it & is v h>dly believ$ & und]/ood1 7nay 'tis pla9ly ?\ght a ?+ impossible to be effect$17 ,i c\ld n *oose b manife/ & demon/rate ! tru? ( ! same unto ! :ole ,_w2 namely1 t l z ! ,metals are 9 long process ( "t maturat$ by ,salt 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>?3 ,ev5 s may ! same be likewise maturat$1 mundifi$1 & am5d$ out ( ! ,e>?1 by ,salt1 by ! help & b5efit ( ,art2 n onely by ! moi/ way1 b also by ! dry1 & t ) "o ,fire1 9 "o ,furnace1 & ) "o ,s]vant1 :om ,i w 9 ?is place call ,! ,c\ntryman pay+ 8 ye>ly ,r5t4 ,:5 8 belly is cont9ually fill'd ) ,coles1 8 ,pl[s nev] cease go+1 s t weekly1 mon?ly & ye>ly he is able to pay 8 ma/] ! due hire1 namely ,gold & ,silv]1 :]e) all ?+s necess>y = h\%old exp5ces may be gott54 ,& al?\gh ?is ,c\ntryman1 :i* ,i w "h describe1 be n t great ,c\ntry-,f>m]1 :i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many3 yet not)/&+ he is a little "o1 & "o t w discov] s mu* unto ! ignorant z to cause !m to believe t ! ?+s :i* ,i speak ( are possible to be done1 & t !re is a yet ri*] & bett] ,c\ntryman4 ,b ?is "h is to be acc\nt$ z a small ,c[1 & :i* w h[ev] supply y ) ,milk1 ,butt] & ,*eese1 = necess>y uses1 if n ) ,sug>1 ,spices1 & ,w9e too1 to be set out ^u ! ,table4 ,if ?is ,c\ntry fell[ be too little & small = any "o1 he may ev5 provide himself ( a bett]1 & le>n by ! consid]ation ( ?is1 by :at means su* ,c\ntrym5 are to be n\ri%$1 t s ! ,r5t may be gott5 f him 9 its due "t4 ,a4 ,! little ,c\ntry ,t5ant ) "o ,pl[4 ,b4 ,! ,c\ntryman ) ?ree ,pl[s4 ,c4 ,! ,c\ntryman's ,cap4 ,d4 ,8 ?ree ,pl[s4 ,e4 ,! ,regi/]s to gov]n ! ,fire by4 ,f4 ,! ,glass set 9 ) 8 ,alembick & ,receiv]4 ,g4 ,! ,door to %ut ! ,crate4 ,h4 ,! ,a%-hole4 ,i4 ,a ,basket ( ,coals4 ,see ! ,fig4 be=e ! #c;d4 p4 ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]m4 not$ ) pag4 #gf4 ,9 ! fir/ place y mu/ prep>e y "s p\nds ( good ,_s ( ,salt1 aft] ! way :i* ,i prescrib$ ) ,vitriol1 )\t :i* x w effect no?+1 = out ( ?is ,vitriol x do? 9 ! prep>ation c>ry ov] ) x ! spiritual ,gold1 or t++ ,_s1 :i* said spiritual ,gold is1 9 ! p]=m+ ( ! op]ation1 fix$1 toge!r ) t spiritual ,gold1 :i* lyes hidd5 9 ! inf]ior ,metals1 & s becomes manife/4 ,!n 79 ! next place7 y mu/ build y a ,furnace1 :i* is call$ by ! ,*ymi/s ! sl[ ,h5ry1 or dull ,h>ry1 b ,i call x ,! little ,c\ntry ,f>m] or ye>ly ,r5t]3 y may build x1 ,i say1 ( :at bigness y please2 or = ,example sake1 ! ,t[] :i* holds ! ,coles may be ab\t ,man-heigh?1 & ab\t "o ,cubit broad 9 ! inside1 b s1 t ! top "p & bottom "p be n>r[]1 & ! middle "p wid]4 ,to ?is ,t[] y mu/ adjoyn two or ?ree ,furnaces1 :i* are "h call$ ! ,c\ntryman's ,pl[s1 & 9 :i* ! ,vessels are to be plac$1 :i* hold ! ,metals t are to be maturat$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & :i* h a cont9ual heat1 :]eby ! nev]-ceas+ coction is holp5 f ! ,t[] t conta9s ! ,coles4 ,n[ see t y make all ?+s clev]ly & well proportion$1 :]eby t ! ,fire may be well & commodi\sly gov]n$1 & may be cons]v$ = tw5ty f\r h\rs at lea/1 )\t any look+ too or m$l+ )1 z may be se5 by ! n[ describ$ ,figure4 ,! ,vessel1 9 :i* ! ,_s ( ,salt1 ) ! ,metal1 is to be ex]cis$ 7or lab\r$7 ) a daily ,coction1 mu/ be made ( su* matt] z do? n flie ) ! heat ( ! fire1 nor is n eat5 ) ! %>pness ( ! ,_s1 7b7 su* z may be se5 9 my ,laboratory1 & w = ! mo/ "p dure & hold ! ,_s ( ,salt a :ole ye> )\t break+4 ,all ?+s be+ ready & fitt$1 ! ,c\ntrymans ,belly is to be fill$ ) ,coals up to ! ,neck1 & 8 ,head cov]$ ) a ,cap1 t ! ,fire may n f9d any out-let1 save by ! l[] holes1 ?r\gh :i*1 ! heat may f9d an entrance into ! adjo9$ ,furnaces2 & z = ! ,vessels1 !y are to be fill$ ) ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & ) ,metals fitt$ = ?is ,op]ation1 & to be cov]$ ) _! ,alembicks1 t ! ,spirits :i* asc5d 9 ! boil+ may be receiv$ & cons]v$4 ,:5 all ! ,spirits ( ! ,salt are come ov]1 !y are to be aga9 return$ back ^u ! dri$ matt] 9 ! ,cucurbit1 & are to be ag5 drawn (f by di/illation4 ,?is op]ation & cohobation be+ (t5 repeat$1 do? rip5 & fix ! spiritual ,silv] & ,gold1 :]eby x becomes ,corporeal3 ,b yet ! ,_s ( ,salt alone is n able to give ,gold1 b rip5s ,silv] onely1 b by ! addition ( o!r ,salts1 x w give ,gold too4 ,& ev5 = ! fixation ( ,silv]1 common ,salt may be also add$ to ! ,_s ( ,salt1 t s ! ,_s ( ! ,salt may be made /rong 9 ! dige/ion2 yea & 9 "t s v /rong1 z to fume ev5 9 ! cold ,air1 & !re=e a little wat] may be also add$ besides ! ,salt4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t 9 "o days dige/ion six p\nds ( ,_s ( ,salt w give sev5 p\nds ( ! same2 unto :i*1 if y aga9 add "o p\nd ( ,wat]1 & "o p\nd ( ,salt1 y %all h eight p\nd ( ,_s ( ,salt3 :i* by ! addition ( ano!r p\nd ( ,salt1 & "o p\nd ( ,wat] m1 x may be f>!r augm5t$2 insomu* t ! ,_s ( ,salt1 by a cont9ually-repeat$ addition ( ,wat] & ,salt1 gets a p]petual encrease1 & ! ,metal is s f> f be+ at all h9dr$ 9 its maturation1 z t x is daily rip5$ m & m4 ,= ! ,ag5t & ,pati5t are cont9ually encreas$1 & become bett]$ bo? 9 quantity & quality1 :i* v]ily is a mo/ excell5t "w1 & nev] s manife/ly describ$ by any body z by my self4 ,b t ,i may be yet bett] und]/ood by e "o1 ,i w "h adjoyn a way :i* e "o may imitate1 & :i* tea*e? h[1 by ! ,_s ( ,salt alone af=d+ n ,gold b ,silv]1 ! said op]ation may be in/itut$ ) ,copp]4 ,y mu/ take c>e to h a ,vessel made ei!r bigg] or less]1 ( su* matt] z ! ,_s ( ,salt _c spoil or prey ^u2 ,& p\r !re9to z _m p\nds ( ! ,_s ( ,salt z x w well hold1 & z _m p\nds z !re be ( ,_s1 s _m ounces ( ,copp]-plate mu/ y put 91 & to !m add twice z _m ounces ( ,salt1 s t to "o ounce ( ,copp] !re may be two ounces ( ,salt4 ,! ,_s ( ,salt be+ drawn (f ev5 till ! ,copp] & ,salt be dry1 x w be /rong] & m 9 quantity1 because1 f ! adjoyn$ ,salt1 x ha? acquir$ to x self an encrease & great] ,virtues4 ,p\r ?is ,_s ag5 ^u ! ,copp]1 :i* 9 ! fir/ di/illation 0 :olly dissolv$ up2 & boil ! ,_s ( ,salt ov] ! fire1 t ! ,copp]1 toge!r ) ! ,salt1 :i* 0 n c>ri$ ov] by ! ,_s 9 ! fir/ di/illation1 may be aga9 dissolv$4 ,! ,furnace be+ cool'd1 ,take ! glass out ( ! ,s&1 & pass ! ,_s ( ,salt ) ! dissolv$ ,copp] ?r\gh ,cap-pap]1 & wa% ! :ite ,calx t rema9s 9 ! ,pap] ) wat]1 dry x1 & melt x ) a fix ,lixivial ,salt1 & y %all f9d z mu* pure ,silv]1 nay1 ev5 some:at m ?an ! ,copp] _h 9 x by its own nature4 ,put ! gre5 filtr$ ,solution ag5 into ! ,cucurbit1 be+ fir/ well wa%'t2 ( :i*1 if !re be six p\nds1 add !reunto "o p\nd ( ,salt1 & half a p\nd ( ,wat]1 t s !re may be sev5 p\nds & an half1 provid$ ! ,cucurbit w conta9 s _m p\nds1 if n1 !n put ! less matt] !re94 ,!n be+ plac$ 9 ,s&1 draw (f ! ,_s ( ,salt f ! add$ ,salt1 ev5 to dryness1 & z mu* increase z y f9d x h above six p\nds1 lay x by1 & add z mu* wat] to ^! rema9+ six p\nds1 :i* y mu/ aga9 put ^u ! dry matt] 9 ! ,cucurbit1 & !n ag5 di/ill x (f till ! said matt] be dry1 & repeat ! same ,op]ation aga9 by p\r+ on & di/ill+ (f4 ,if ! ,_s ( ,salt be augm5t$ 9 quantity "o p\nd1 !n put m ,salt into ! ,cucurbit1 & ag5 augm5t ! six p\nds ( ,_s ( ,salt by ! addition ( ,wat]1 & repeat ! p\r+s on1 & draw+s (f aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 always remov+ at ea* ,di/illation1 ! increase t is ov] & above six p\nd3 & r5ew+ ! apposition ( m ,salt1 aft] t ! =m] is drawn (f1 untill y %all h gott5 9 ! fif?1 six?1 sev5?1 eigh?1 or t5? ,di/illation z mu* ,_s z y at fir/ took1 to beg9 y\r ,di/illation1 :i* 0 six p\nd4 ,n[ all ! op]ation consi/e? 9 ?is knack1 namely1 t y s op]ate1 z t no?+ flies away 9 fume1 = all ! encrease arise? f ! ,salt & ,wat] :i* y add$ !reunto4 ,:5 y h ga9$ ?us mu*1 y may 7)\t add+ any m new ,salt7 p\r on ! ,_s ( ,salt sev]al times ^u ! ,salt :i* is left rema9+ 9 ! ,cucurbit1 & ag5 draw x (f s (t5 !ncefrom1 untill x ha? br\ght ov] ) x self almo/ all t ,salt4 ,:i* ,salt be+ almo/ :olly *ang$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt t 0 p\r$ into ! ,cucurbit1 ,dissolve up ! rema9+ ,mass ( ! ,copp] & ,salt1 & ! ,s& be+ cold1 take out y\r ,cucurbit1 ,filt] ! ,_s ?r\gh ,cap-pap]1 & wa% ! :ite ,p[d] left 9 ! ,pap]1 & dry x1 & melt x z a=e ) a ,lixivial ,salt1 & y %all h z mu* pure ,silv] z ! ,_s ( ,salt 0 able to fix1 ( ! ,copp]1 9 su* a "t4 ,!n put ?is gre5 ,_s ( ,salt into ! ,cucurbit toge!r ) m new ,salt1 & repeat ! said lab\rs t5 or twelve times1 & ! ,_s ( ,salt w be always encreas$ & r5dr$ m /rong1 & ! ,copp] w ag5 yield =? ,silv]4 ,?is ,lab\r1 y may at y\r pleasure1 cont9ue z long z y li/1 = y w always get "s ,silv]1 & h an encrease ( ,_s4 ,= bo? ! ,ag5t1 viz4 ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & ! ,pati5t1 viz4 ! ,copp] doe encrease bo? z to quantity & quality4 ,b x may be dem&$1 ,:5ee t ,silv] comes8 ,t :i* gave =? x self ! fir/ "t we impute n unto ! ,_s ( ,salt1 z if by x made1 no6 b we say t x 0 9 ! ,copp] be=e1 & 0 melt$ out ( ! ,o>1 toge!r ) ! ,copp]1 = ?is may well be4 ,= !re's no ,copp] to be f\nd :i* does n hold "s ,silv] hidd5 9 its belly3 & ?\gh ! ,ref9]s h z accurately sep>at$ x z !y c\ld1 yet nev]!less we doe conclude t t fir/ ,silv] sep>at$ 9 ! fir/ ,op]ation1 0 :at 0 left ( ! ,o> 9 ! ,copp]1 & rema9$ unsep>at$ by ! ,melt]s or ,ref9]s !refrom1 & 0 n made by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 b onely sep>at$4 ,& ! ,_s ( ,salt be+ 9 its nature an enemy to ,silv]1 does n dissolve x4 ,b :5ce !n did t come1 :i* (f]$ x self unto u ! second1 ?ird1 & f\r? "t2 :]eas 9 ! fir/ ,solution1 all ! ,silv] 0 cle>ly tak5 out1 & none at all left !re91 b 0 all ( x sep>at$ by filtration8 ,:at %all we "h say1 or inde$ h[ %all we d>e say o!rwise1 b t we believe & confess1 t ! ,_s ( ,salt did by its op]ation make ! same ( ! ,copp]4 ,nor is !re any reason :y ?is %\ld seem s v /range unto u1 =asmu* z ye>ly1 9 ! ,e>?1 all ,copp] is naturally turn$ by ,salt into ,silv]1 & n onely ,copp]1 b all ! o!r ,metals 7 at fir/1 ,salts3 n su* inde$ z we use ab\t our ,cook]y 9 ! ,kit*9s1 b su* z are impregnat$ by ! ,sulphure\s ,/>s or ,con/ellations4 ,b =asmu* z we doe at pres5t treat onely ( ,copp]1 we doe n !re=e m$dle ) ! re/ ( ! ,metals3 = v r>ely is ,copp] digg$ out ( ! ,e>? b x ha? ,vitriol !re91 or1 9 defect ( ,vitriol1 a ,sulphur salt$ ) a vitriolate salt4 ,= any sort ( ,sulphur be+ burnt1 & its fatness flam+1 ! %>p ,salt is releas$1 & passe? away 9 fume1 resembl+ ! ta/1 ( ! fi]y ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & is captivat$ or caught 9 ! great ,alembick "u :i* ! ,sulphur is burnt4 ,?is %>p ,oil supplies ! place ( an ,ag5t z to ! ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 9 ! ,ve9s ( ! ,e>?2 & do? m & m rip5 ! ,m9]als & ,metals1 b exce$+ sl[ly3 = ,nature do? sc>ce atta9 to t limit 9 a ?\s& ,ye>s1 :i* ,art do? 9 a few ,mon?s "t4 ,= !re are no imp$im5ts to ob/ruct ! op]ativ5ess ( our ,ag5t1 su* z are ! ,/ones1 ,fl9ts1 ,s&s1 & v>i\s ,e>?s :i* frequ5tly occur1 & are mu* ab\nd+ 9 ! b[els ( ! ,metallick ,ve9s3 insomu* t x c dis*>ge its ,op]ations freely1 & )\t any ,imp$im5t at all3 & besides too1 we use our ext]nal fire by :i* we help ?is our ,ag5t1 & /r5g!n its virtues1 & keep x 9 a cont9ual action4 ,by all ?is disc\rse may e "o see1 t :5 we speak ( rip5+ ,silv] out ( ,copp] by ! ,op]ations ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 x is n contr>y to nature1 b altoge!r agreeable ) ! same4 ,b n[ we doe n say t any "o w sudd5ly become ri* by ?is ,lab\r1 done ) ! ,_s ( ,salt & ,copp]1 b we h describ$ ?is ,op]ation 9 ?is place1 = ?is end1 namely1 t h]eby ! possibility ( ! ?+ may be le>n$1 & t !re may be good gr\nd to believe1 t ev5 ?is too is mo/ true1 viz4 :5 we write t by su* or su* an ,ag5t1 corroborat$ or =tifi$ ) su* or su* ,subjects1 & plac$ 9 su*-l ,dige/ions1 ,gold may be extract$ z well z ,silv] out ( ! mean] ,metals1 :i* h[ little soev] !re be (1 may not)/&+ prove pr(itable4 ,= hav+ once made onely "s p\nds ( ,_s ( ,salt1 y w n ne$ to make any m anew1 = 9 ! dige/ion & maturation ( ! ,metals1 x w daily encrease1 & t 9 a pl5tifull mann]1 & t too )\t any consid]able co/s1 see+ t ! ,salt x self1 :i* is to be add$1 is likewise *eap en\gh4 ,if y make y\r ,cucurbit ( pure ,silv]1 7= ! ,_s ( ,salt w n "w ^u t7 & dige/ y\r matt]s !re91 y ne$ n !n /& 9 fe> ( ! break+ ( ,glasses3 ,besides too1 y may always let su* a made ,vessel lie 9 ! ,furnace1 & z soon z ev] ! ,_s is drawn (f1 y may pres5tly put x on ag51 nor is !re any ne$ ( y\r wait+ s long1 & ceas+ f ! "w till ! ,vessel cool4 ,if !re=e a ,t[] to put ! ,coals 9 7z a=e7 be add$ to t ,furnace1 or ,furnaces1 !n is x a true ,c\ntrey ,f>m]1 or ,t5ant1 = ! su/a9+ ( :om1 !re w ne$ no o!r *>ge b t ( ,coals1 & yet not)/&+ he gives y a p]petual ga9 )\t lab\r1 co/1 & tr\ble4 ,nay m1 if we d b rightly weigh ! bus9ess1 we %all f9d t ! daily encrease ( ! ,_s ( ,salt 9 ^! lab\rs1 is easily sold = m ,money ?an ! ,coals w co/1 s t all t ,gold & ,silv] :i* is gott5 out ( ! ,metals1 do? (f] x self unto u = no?+4 ,besides1 su* k9d ( ,metals may be tak5 = ?is ,op]ation z are wont to yield m ,silv] & ,gold ?an ,copp]1 & ! pl5tifulness !re( w be yet m1 if sev]al su* k9ds ( ,metals are joyn$ toge!r & s dissolv$1 & dige/$1 9 :i* op]ation !y bett] "o ano!r by a mutual action2 = "o supplies :at ano!r wants1 & likewise f ano!r1 are ^? sup]fluities :i* x has 9 x1 tak5 !refrom3 s t 7z we said a=e7 ! mutual melioration ( ^? ,metals may be set on foot & promot$1 z x 7 )\t any co/1 & by a v little lab\r4 ,:osoev] he be !re=e t has ! k & exp]i5ce ( ! nature & prop]ty ( ! ,metals1 :i* !y are1 t h a correspond5cy ) ea* o!r1 & t love to bett] ea* ! o!r2 & is n ignorant :at ,ag5t is agreeable to ,gold2 su* a "o ,i say z ?is is1 w commit unto 8 ,c\ntrey ,t5ant ! c>e ( ,weekly & ,mon?ly pay+ ! due ,r5t1 & w be able by ?is means to s]ve ,god 8 ,creator )\t wick$ ,usury2 to d good unto 8 ,neighb\r1 to extricate himself out ( t ,diabolical ,fell[%ip1 ( ! impi\s & ! great crew ( evil ,m52 & to lead 8 ,life 9 ,tranquillity & ,quietude2 :i* v]ily is a great & s+ul> gift ( ,god1 unto any "o t c arrive unto su* a k4 ,b yet no ,man ha? any reason to p]swade himself1 %\ld he be a ,ma/] ( ?is ,art & ,sci5ce "h %ewn1 t he %all be able daily to sep>ate great heaps ( ,gold out ( ! m imp]fect ,metals1 :]eby he may be enabl$ to lead a vici\s ,life4 ,no1 = my endeav\r %all 79 ! fir/ place7 be1 n to make any wick$ ,man p>tak] ( ?is ,art4 ,& secondly1 ! :ole bus9ess consi/e? 9 ! bless+ ( ,god1 z we f9d x ,writt51 ,paul ha? plant$1 & ,apollo ,wat]$1 b ,god ha? giv5 8 ,bless+3 ,= )\t ?is ,bless+1 all our ,lab\r is b 9 va93 ,& ?is ! ,prophet ,david do? likewise te/ifie1 say+1 ,9 va9 d ye rise up e>ly1 & be+ load5 ) _m c>es1 g to ,b$ late1 & eat y\r ,bread ) tr\bles3 ,= unto !m :om ,god is fav\rable do? he be/[ 8 gifts ev5 :ile !y are ,asleep4 ,moreov] ,/4 ,paul sai?1 ,x is n ( him t wills1 nor ( him t runs1 b ( ,god t %ewe? m]cy4 ,& !re=e a wick$ ,man1 ?\gh he %\ld possess s great a ?+1 yet w\ld he n d any good ^u x1 if he wante? ,gods ,bless+4 ,besides1 ,i d n "h br+ =? my little ,c\ntryman ^u ! ,/age1 z if he c\ld help any "o unto huge ,treasures2 no1 b onely z "o t c be/[ s mu* z may suffice1 hone/ly to live4 ,unless haply a ,man %\ld light ^u ri* ,ve9s & metall9e ,o>s1 :i* %\ld ab\nd ) mu* corporeal ,gold1 & s by ?is means %\ld yield great ,treasures4 ,n[ s mu* _c be lookt =1 f su* ,metals z h 9 !m b a spiritual ,gold onely1 unless ! true weight be f\nd1 & t !re be gott5 ! k ( ^? ,metals :i* h a great aff9ity ) ea* o!r1 & :i* be+ jo9$ toge!r yield =? ,gold4 ,o!rwise y mu/ n expect ought else f ?is ,op]ation save an hone/ & mod]ate pr(it4 ,b n[1 z t\*+ :at ,metals !y are t h su* aff9ity1 & :at ! true proportion ( ! weight is1 no body ha? any reason to enquire ( me1 = ,i d n z yet pr(ess my self an exp]t & absolute ,arti/ 9 ?is matt]1 = sometimes ,i h a v ga9full success ( my trials t ,i make1 & sometimes ag5 ,i get less4 ,i 0 will+ !re=e to %ew ! way "h1 ( rip5+ ! mean] ,metals by ! help ( ,salt1 & t too 9 a mann] )\t any co/s3 :i* way ( s do+ be+ by me laid op51 may suffice = ?is "t1 nor did ev] any reveal x be=e me 7,i speak x )\t boa/+7 or produce x unto publick view 9 s op5 a manife/ation z ,i h done4 ,& n[ if ?is sep>ation %\ld be us$ ab\t ! fix$ ,gold onely :i* lies hidd5 9 ! ,o>s & ,metals1 yet m\ght great pr(it be !reby gott5 9 all places2 = !re is no place 9 ! ,_w 9 :i* !re are n to be f\nd su* ,e>?1 ,s&1 & ,/ones z conta9 9 !m corporeal ,gold1 :i* may be extract$ by ! a=e prescrib$ way )\t any co/s at all4 ,b "h is to be obs]v$ t ^? ?+s :i* ,i h writt51 & cle>ly demon/rat$ conc]n+ su* sep>atory ,op]ations 9 ! ?ird "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 are to be ag5 read ov]1 & well lookt into4 ,moreov]1 ?is is also to be kn[n1 t ?is maturation if in/itut$ by ! dry way1 br+s m pr(it ?an if done by ! moi/ way2 = 9 ! dry way ! ,ag5t is m holp5 ?an 9 ! moi/ way1 9 :i* !re is always pl5ty ( moi/ure4 ,b h[ev]1 bo? ways namely ! dry way1 & ! moi/ may be done ) "o & ! same ,fire1 nor w ! co/ be any m ?an if ! moi/ way 7 made use ( alone by x self4 ,= t ,t[] :]e9 ! ,coals are1 & :i* is to keep ! ,_s ( ,salt 9 p]petual dige/ion1 & to heat ! adjo9$ ,furnaces1 is always bright hot at ! ,grate1 ^u :i* grate if a cem5t+ ,vessel fill$ ) ,salt & ,metals be plac$1 !re w !n be ev5 !nce z mu* pr(it z by an adjo9$ ,furnace1 & s by ! ,fire ( "o ,furnace1 & by ! self same lab\r & co/ is a d\ble ,op]ation p]=m$1 & a cont9ual r5t may be expect$ f ! d\ble ,c\ntryman4 ,y mu/ likewise note1 t !re is a great diff]5ce ( ,salts1 & t "o ,salt is m fit = ?is lab\r1 & ano!r = t2 b by h[ mu* great] ! ,acrimony is1 t ! ,salt ab\nds )all1 s mu* ! m pot5t an ,ag5t x is3 insomu* t x is ( great conc]nm5t = a ,man to "k h[ to conc5trate ! moi/ ,fire or ,ag5t1 conc]n+ :i* ,conc5tration !re is no ne$ ( m5tion+ any ?+ 9 ?is place2 =asmu* z ,i suppose t ^! ?+s :i* are at pres5t spok5 are suffici5t en\gh4 ,moreov] ,i w\ld h ! ,son ( ,art "k1 t ! ,salt ( ! ,macrocosm or ( ! ,ocean1 :i* we h taught ! mak+ ! ,_s (1 is no?+ at all s efficaci\s z t :i* is gott5 out ( ! ,microcosm3 ,= :atsoev] ?+s are f\nd to be 9 ! ,microcosm or great] ,_w1 ! same are likewise 9 ! ,macrocosm or less] ,_w1 namely1 ,man4 ,b x is n my purpose to disc\rse f>!r ( ?is ?+ 9 ?is place1 b w 7,god s p]mitt+7 treat m at l>ge ( ! same1 if ,i come to write some:at ( ! nature & signature ( ! great] ,_w4 ,= h]eby great my/]ies may be le>n$1 :i* omitt+ to speak m (1 ,i keep close to ,salt & say1 t t ,salt :i* comes out ( ! ,ocean or ,sea ( ,man1 or ( "s o!r ,animal1 t is1 :i* is void$ out ( ! ,bladd]1 is f> m fit = ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 ?an t :i* is gott5 out ( ! ,sea1 z be+ ! ,bladd] ( ! great ,animal4 ,! ,anci5ts h call$ ! ,_w ! great ,animal1 & v rightly1 = 9 its ,c5t] x ha? a fi]y he>t by :i* 7z be+ ! great ,animal7 x moves x self1 & cons]ves its life1 z %all be ,spok5 ( 9 ano!r place if ,god %all p]mit1 = accord+ to ! common ,prov]b1 ,man propose? & ,god dispose?4 ,mori5 0 n ignorant t ,arcana's ( great mom5t lie hidd5 9 ,ur9e1 b ha? manife/ly signifi$ x4 ,= :5 he _h prep>$ ! ,t9cture = ,k+ ,calid1 he wrote ^u ! ,vessel 9 :i* x 01 ^! words1 ,he t c>ries all ?+s ) him1 ne$s n any o!rs help4 ,& hav+ s done1 he sil5tly betook himself unto 8 ,cell4 ,b he _h said be=e unto ! ,k+1 ,9 !e ,o ,k+6 ! ,m$ic9e is1 by :i* words1 he meant ,ur9e4 ,= out ( ,man's ,ur9e may a fix ,/one be made1 :i* %all be manife/$ 9 o!r places4 ,fur!rmore ?is likewise is to be "h kn[n1 t x is a mo/ notable & a true exp]im5t & artifice 9 ,al*ymy1 t is1 9 ! true melt+ ( ,salt1 :5 ! ,ag5t ( ,salt1 & ! ,pati5t1 or ,metal1 are s ?or\ghly conjo9$ & mix$1 z t ! ,ag5t is disp]/ ?r\gh\t ! ,pati5t1 t s ! ,pati5t may suff] ! m1 & consequ5tly t t ,pati5t ,metal may be ! soon] rip5$ & fix$4 ,:5 a ,flock ( ,%eep be+ 9 ! ,fold1 see ! ,woolf com+1 !y are inde$ all t]ribly affright$1 b are n all bitt5 & torn1 & s a "p ( !m feel ! hurt & ! o!r "p rema9 free4 ,b if ! ,woolf seize? ^u ! ,%eep 9 ! op5 ,field1 & t ! ,%eep are scatt]$ f> & wide s t !y _c possibly flock toge!r1 !y w c]ta9ly suff] m griev\sly4 99 99 99 99 99 ,= ,example sake1 :5 ,i w\ld meliorate ,lead by means ( ,salt1 :e!r by ! moi/ way by ,_s ( ,salt or by ! dry way by dry ,salts1 if n[ ,i _c radically conjo9 ! said ,salts & ,lead toge!r1 ,i d b little to purpose1 because ,lead & ,silv]1 unless prep>$ by s+ul> ,+5y & ,skill1 are n t\*$ ^u by ,salt & its ,_s1 & s suff]+ b sup]ficially onely !y are able to resi/ a long "t4 ,b be+ radically unit$ unto ,salt by ! b5efit ( ,art1 s z t !y _c be di/+ui%t f ea* o!r1 !n !y suff] 9 all _! p>ts & die1 :i* dea? is _! melioration & life4 ,he t desires to arrive at ?is ,goal1 mu/ rise betimes1 & use a mo/ notable dilig5ce1 = sloa?fulness h$ge? up ! way ( com+ !reunto3 ,ev5 ,i my self am no p]fect ,artific]1 b wait ^u ! ,omnipot5t ,god1 expect+ :at he w please to be/[ ^u me = "t to come1 & ,i live cont5t ) my pres5t enjoym5ts4 ,?us likewise let ano!r d4 ,b if n[ ,saturn is to be us$ aft] ano!r way & to s]ve in/ead ( ,e>? to receive & multiply ! metallick ,se$1 !re's no ne$ ( dissolv+ x 9 ,salts1 b x w be bett] to h x onely swell or puft up 9 !m1 & keep 9 su* a positure z ,e>? is1 cons]v+ ! ,se$ s[n !re91 9 a mod]ate humidity & 9 ! temp]ate heat ( ! ,sun1 :i* way is also a good "o & commodi\s = ! production ( good metallick ,fruits1 & t by ! help ( ,salt1 z ! foll[+ ,process %ews1 "u ?is title1 namely1 ,! ,fire & ,azo? wa% ,laton4 ,"s ( ! ,philosoph]s h call$ _! ,pati5t ,laton1 & _! ,ag5t ,azo?4 ,b :at subject t is :i* !y meant by ! "n ( ,laton !re are _m ,op9ions ( ,au?\rs conc]n+ x1 9 ^: ,writ+s may be se51 t ! greate/ "p ( !m d int5d !reby ,saturn1 b yet n ! vulg>3 & ev5 s is x too conc]n+ _! ,azo?1 or ,v9eg>1 t be+ likewise div]sly accept$4 ,b be x z x w1 yet ?is is c]ta91 t ev5 9 ! common ,saturn d _m ab/ruse secrets lie hidd51 7to say no?+ ( ! m my/]i\s ,saturn1 did we b "k h[ to get x out47 ,all ,philosoph]s d suppose1 t ! ,he>t 9 ,saturn is bett] ?an t 9 ,gold x self1 & = t reason d !y call ,lead a ,leapr\s ,gold1 & say1 t if x c\ld be mundifi$ by a true wa%+1 "s great matt] w\ld proce$ !re\t (4 ,_m ,m5 h v mu* busi$ !mselves ab\t ?is wa%+1 b yet h n atta9$ unto ought else1 save t !y h br\ght ! ,saturn into a :ite1 fugaci\s1 & liquid ,body1 conc]n+ :i* lab\r ,i h made m5tion 9 ?is ,treatise ( metallick ,cates & ,sawces1 & also 9 ! ?ird ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,9 my judgm5t1 ! common ,saturn is a commodi\s ,e>?1 = ! reception ( a metallick ,se$1 & = br++ ! same unto multiplication ,witness ,p>acelsus himself :o tells u1 t ,saturn may be comp>$ to ! ,e>?1 = all su* ?+s z x seize? on x makes l x self1 & turns !m into ,e>?1 viz4 9 ! common ,fire1 = ,p>acelsus "h int5ds t4 ,b n[1 if "s metallick ,se$ be s[n 9 ,saturn1 z be+ a commodi\s metallick ,e>?1 & t su* an ,e>? & su* a ,se$ be moi/n$ ) a due metallick ,wat]1 & be expos$ to ! fruit produc+ & vivify+ ,sun1 ! e>? toge!r ) ! ,se$1 do? by reason ( ! moi/n+ caus$ by ! p\r+ on1 or affusion ( ! m9]al ,wat]1 swell up1 & become por\s1 & receives & cons]ves ! ,wat]1 s t ! rip5+ ,sun _c dry up ! ,e>?1 & consequ5tly burn up ! ,se$4 ,& by h[ mu* ! (tn] ! ,e>? is moi/n$ ) ! m9]al ,wat]1 & ! ,sun expelle? ! said humidity1 s mu* ! spe$i] do? ! ,se$ rip51 & atta9 to 8 maturity4 ,= l z ! ,husb&-man :5 he is ab\t to s[ ?is ,corn1 *oose? su* a gr\nd1 z conta9s a fat & t5aci\s m\ld1 :i* may n be wa%t away ) ! ,ra91 nor suff] ! due n\ri%m5t to be )drawn f ! ,se$2 = if ! ,se$ be s[n 9 ,s&1 a little ,ra9 c easily wa% away ! ,s& & ,se$1 & imp$e ! faculty ( gr[?1 :i* 9 a fat & t5aci\s ,soil is n wont to happ54 ,= ! ,wat] or ,ra9 %\ld b onely moi/5 ! ,e>?1 t x may n be too closely compre/1 b become por\s & admit ( ! ,ra9s p5etrat+ unto ! ,se$3 :i* :5 s1 !n is !re hopes ( ! ,se$s spr\t+1 9 su* a fat ,e>? :i* swells up by means ( ! ,wat]1 & ( br++ =? its ,fruit4 ,ev5 j aft] ! same mann] are ! metallick ,se$s to be s[n1 & rip5$2 & = ,example sake1 let u take ! vulg> & common ,saturn1 7well mundifi$7 = t ,e>?1 into :i* we w s[ su* a ,se$ z hav+ a great aff9ity ) ,saturn1 loves to be augm5t$ !re91 :]eby x may br+ =? fruit4 ,& l z ! ,se$ ( any ,animal requires an ,animal ,matrix1 z a ,field or ,e>? to be multipli$ 91 & ha? n any aff9ity ) ! common ,e>?3 ,ev5 s likewise do? a metallick ,se$ require a metallick ,e>?1 ,matrix1 or ,gr\nd1 :]e9 x may g]m9ate & be multipli$4 ,n[ ?is multiplication is on su* wise made1 z is done 9 ! ,animals1 by ! conjunction ( ,male & ,female1 "o p]=m+ ! (fice ( ! ,ag5t1 & ! o!r ( ! ,pati5t4 ,s !n1 we w make "s trial 9 ?is ,process :i* is "h annex$1 n = ! int5t ( gett+ great ,treasures !reby1 b = ! sake ( se>*+ into1 & gett+ ! k ( ,nature2 we w take ! ,male 9 ! room ( ! ,se$1 & ! ,female in/ead ( ! ,gr\nd or ,field1 & we w try :e!r or no ! ,se$ w admit ( multiplication4 ,let u !re=e take ! common ,saturn = ! ,fem99e ,matrix1 & ,antimony ( ! ,male-l-se$1 :i* we w s[ into its own ,matrix1 z ,husb&m5 are wont to d4 ,i d n ga9-say b t !re are o!r ,se$s1 & probably bett] to be f\nd to be implant$ 9 ,saturn1 ?an ,antimony is3 ,b yet "h ,i cont5t my self ) ?is ( ,antimony1 z hav+ an int5tion ( onely %ew+ at ?is pres5t1 by :at way x may appe> t a metallick ,se$ may be br\ght to a faculty or possibility ( gr[? 9 ! ,saturn9e ,e>?4 ,& ^u ?is acc\nt = ,demon/rations sake ( ?is ,lab\r1 0 ,i will+ to use ,antimony1 x be+ a mascul9e ,se$ ( a ,saturn9e k9d4 ,= common ,saturn is usually acc\nt$ = ! true fir/ ,ens ( ,lune1 & ,antimony = ! true fir/ ,ens ( ,sol1 & !y are 9 v de$ f\nd s to be4 ,= y %all n f9d any ,lead )\t ,silv]1 nor any ,antimony )\t ,gold2 s t ,i /rongly p]swade my self t f ^? two1 !re _c arise ought else b :at is good & pr(itable1 did we b "k h[ legitimately to comp\nd & h&le !m4 ,& al?\gh ,i d n pr(ess my self to "k _m ?+s1 yet w ,i simply tell y my op9ion1 conc]n+ ! way :i* ,i suppose su* a ,commixtion & ,maturation may be effect$ by4 ,a ,philosoph] sai? ?us1 ,by ,gold & ,silv] y w no?+ d1 ,unless y use _! fir/ ,ens !reunto4 ,! fir/ ,entities ( bo? ^! are ,lead & ,antimony1 ! latt] ( :i*1 7viz4 ,antimony17 is n to be admitt$ 9 t impure /ate t we f9d x 91 unto ! =m]1 z unto its ,bride or ,sp\se1 b mu/ fir/ be wa%$ 9 a hot & %>p ,lixivial ,ba?1 t x may !reby atta9 to a delicate silv]y :it5ess1 & %9e l a ,/> 9 ! ,firmam5t2 :i* ,antimony ?us purg$1 is call$ by ,p>acelsus1 ! sign$ ,/>4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n h any "o to ?9k1 t ,i d "h mean ! common /ellate ,regulus ( ,m>s1 :i* w\ld be dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 & w\ld sep>ate x self f ! ,lead1 :i* ought n to be3 ,b t sign$ ,/> mu/ be s prep>$1 z n to admit ( be+ dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 = else x w n s]ve = ?is ,"w4 ,x mu/ be s concret$ z if x 7 s _m ?9 ,%ells 7"o )9 ano!r17 & s v h>d z to be able to cut ,glass1 & to /rike ,fire out ( a ,fl9t4 ,?is sign$ ,/> be+ s wa%t1 is to be s[n into its own ,matrix1 & by ! sol> ,heat & fruitfull ,ra91 to be promot$ & en=c$ unto gr[?4 ,take ( ! ?us prep>$ mascul9e ,se$1 or sign$ ,/>1 ,a p>ts1 & ( ! fem99e k9d1 ,b p>ts1 melt ! sign$ ,/> 9 a pure ,crucible1 unto :i* be+ molt5 ca/ ! ,woman 91 :i* be+ ca/ 91 !re is pres5tly made a sweet ,conjunction & ,commixtion ( !m bo? 9 t inf]nal ,heat1 9 :i* !y famili>ly c\ple toge!r4 ,! ,mass be+ commixt1 is to be p\r$ out ( ! ,crucible ?r\gh wet ,brooms into cold wat]1 & is to be r$uc$ into ,gra9s1 & s ! mascul9e ,se$ or ,husb& w be legitimately & duely mixt ) its ,e>? or ,gr\nd1 or ,wife3 :i* ,e>? toge!r ) ! ,se$ :i* x conta9s is to be put into a firm ,vessel1 :i* fe>s n ! viol5t corrosion ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 b 9 su* a quantity z t sc>cely a t5? "p ( ! ,vessel may be fill$ !re)all3 ,!n mu/ !re be put !reon z mu* m9]al ,wat]1 namely pure ,_s ( ,salt1 z ! ,cucurbit c be>1 & ,fire is to be put !reund]1 :]eby ! ,_s ( ,salt is to be aga9 drawn (f1 by :i* ,op]ation1 ! ,e>? toge!r ) ! includ$ ,se$ w day by day be refre%$1 be moi/n$ & swell up1 by reason ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 no o!rwise ?an z if y %\ld moi/5 "s dry & z x 7 p>*$ ,e>?1 ) ,wat]4 ,= ! ,saturn is n dissolv$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 b onely swells up1 & becomes foliat$1 & yet rema9s :ole or entire1 nor is x mu* unlike unto lovely lookt ,talk1 :i* %9es ) a delicate :it5ess3 & !re=e ! ,philosoph]s say1 s[ y\r ,gold 9 :ite foliat$ ,e>?4 ,)\t d\bt !y meant n common ,gold1 = !n !y w\ld n h said1 our ,gold1 b w\ld h simply said onely ,gold1 _h !y n int5d$ a peculi> ,gold1 or fir/ ,ens ( ,gold4 ,n4 ,b4 ,i _c by any means omit to give y ?us mu* notice1 namely1 ,he t _c hit ^u ! mann] ( prep>+ ! said sign$ ,/>1 may endeav\r ! mak+ ( common ,saturn aure\s1 p>ticul>ly aft] ?is mann]1 z foll[s4 ,extract ) ,_s ( ,salt out ( ! ,o>s or ,ve9s & metallick fugaci\s ,e>?s1 ! spiritual ,gold t lies hidd5 !re91 & extract or draw (f ?is ,_s ?us impregnat$ ) ,gold f ,saturn1 :i* ,_s may by ?is means be all ag5 _h1 & be us$ ab\t new extractions4 ,& z = ! ,gold :i* ! ,_s extract$1 t ! ,saturn ha? imbib$1 & indues x self !reby ) a gold5 nature2 :i* if y imbue or moi/5 ) _m su* extractions1 t gold5ness w1 z ,i may s t]m x1 gr[ up or increase 9 ea* cohobation1 & ! ,_s ( ,salt x self w become augm5t$4 ,if n[ ! ,saturn be imbu$ ) a suffici5t ,portion ( spiritual ,gold1 x mu/ be r$uc$ by ,x1 or ,alkalies1 t s ! spiritual ,gold may be made corporeal1 :i* w exhibit x self pure unto y1 aft] t ! ,saturn %all be driv5 away on ! ,te/4 ,b yet !re is no ne$ ( do+ ?is1 see+ x w be bett] to granulate ! ,saturn1 & by ^? repeat$ cohobations to draw (f ! ,_s ( ,salt ag51 be+ ea* "t impregnat$ ) t spiritual ,gold1 & s by ?is means w y enri* y\r ,saturn ) ! great] pl5ty ( ,gold4 ,& be+ s enri*$ x mu/ be r$uc$ by a fix+ ,x1 9 my secret ,crucible1 :i* nei!r suff]s any ?+ to g away 9 fume1 nor to run out2 9 :i* r$uction ! spiritual ,gold & ! fugaci\s ,saturn x self are fix$1 s t bo? ,gold & ,silv] are f\nd on ! ,te/ ) great pr(it1 ?is lab\r requir+ no o!r co/s save ^? ( ! ,fire4 ,?is ,op]ation :i* sep>ates fugaci\s & fix ,gold out ( ! ,o>s & ,/ones1 is f> bett] ?an t :i* is made by ! ,solutions ( ,lune & ,saturn1 describ$ at l>ge 9 ! ?ird "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,= "h1 we d n ne$ ei!r ,aq4 ,=tis or ,v9eg> = ! ,solution ( ,saturn or ,lune1 nei!r ne$ we ! same to get ! extract$ ,gold out ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 b be+ free f t lab\r & co/s1 we onely draw (f f ,saturn1 t ,_s :i* ha? extract$ ! ,gold1 :i* ,saturn attracts & holds ! volatile & fix ,gold t 0 9 ! extraction1 insomu* t !re is n requisite to ?is lab\r ( draw+ (f ! extractions f ,saturn1 any ?+ else save onely ,coals & ,fire4 ,add h]eunto also1 ! ga9full encrease :i* daily comes 9 by ! addition ( ,salt & ,wat]1 by :i* ! ,_s ( ,salt is day by day augm5t$ )\t any co/s4 ,n4 ,b4 ,:5 ! ,_s ( ,salt becomes too /rong by reason ( ! ,salt put !reto1 t ,wat] :]e) ! ,o> is wa%t1 aft] ! fir/ extraction ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 or aft] x ha? fir/ be5 extract$ ) ,_s ( ,salt may be made use ( & put !reto in/ead ( common ,wat]4 ,= x is some:at s\ri%1 & ha? likewise a gold5 nature4 ,n4 ,b4 ,praise ,god1 & =get n ! ,poor1 see+ ?\ art suffici5tly in=m$ & taught by :at means ?\ mai/ get great ,treasures4 ,! ?+s ,i "h write1 are n = ?is end1 namely1 to tea* o!rs h[ to make great heaps ( ,gold1 b onely to %ew !m a way ( atta9+ to a good ,m$icam5t1 & )all1 ( kn[+ & p]ceiv+ by ! same lab\r1 t ! melioration ( ! ,metals is altoge!r possible & c]ta94 ,:oev] he be t c\ld atta9 s f> z to br+ ,antimony & ,lead1 z be+ ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold & ,silv]1 into a c]ta9 ,dissolv5t1 s z t ! "o w\ld n precipitate ! o!r2 !n at l5g? w\ld he h entrance ^u ! "r way1 :i* leade? unto great ?+s1 l z also ,gold & ,silv] be+ dissolv$ 9 "o & ! same ,m5/ruum gives beg9n+ to ?+s ( great mom5t4 ,i d>e affirm !re=e1 t he t c r$uce ,gold & ,silv]1 or ,antimony & ,lead1 ) ,salt1 into an agreem5t1 ha? op5$ a mo/ /rong ,gate :i* leads unto a great ,treasure2 = !n ! ,pati5t mu/ suff] ev5 unto dea?1 & mu/ die1 out ( ^: dead ,body1 new & liv+ ,bodies d aft]w>ds come =?4 ,al?\gh ,i h (t5 told y 9 my ,writ+s t ,gold has no great] enemy ?an combu/ible ,sulphur1 & t no?+ is m inimiciti\s to ,silv] ?an ,salt1 & no?+ m displeas+ to ,m]cury ?an a /rong ,lixivium1 & t among/ ^! contr>ies !re is a p]petual ,antipa?y s long1 untill !y are con/ra9$ by ,art & ,skill to become fri5ds & mutually to embrace ea* o!r3 yet not)/&+2 ?is w n be s easily fesible by e prat+ ,boa/]1 & t makes a great noise by 8 l(ty vap\r+ spee*es2 no1 b = ! sake ( ^! v ,m51 are su* great ,arcana's ju/ly & des]v$ly wrapt up 9 d>kness1 & inde$ 'tis fit !y %\ld s be4 ,moreov] if !re be requir$ a great suff]+1 'tis necess>y t bo? ! ,gold & ,silv]1 z be+ ,male & ,female1 %\ld suff] toge!r & n b>ely ! "o or ! o!r ap>t3 = h]eby ?is ,reg5]ation w be made s mu* ! nobl] & ! m magnific5t4 ,= ,example1 make a ,circle1 & cut or divide x ) ,diamet]s crosswise or at "r ,angles ?r\gh ! ,c5t] s t ! extreams ( ! ,diamet]s :i* divide !mselves 9 ! middle or c5tral po9t ( ! cross may t\* ! ,circle1 & t ( ^? f\r extreams or ,semi-diamet]s "o may t\* above1 & ! o!r b5ea?1 & ! o!r twa9 may rea*1 "o to ! "r side1 & t'o!r to ! left4 ,place ! ,gold 9 ! upp]mo/ extream m>k$ ) ! lett] ,a1 & 8 enemy1 namely ,sulphur1 9 ! l[] extream1 :i* ! lett] ,c1 demon/rates4 ,9 l mann] place ,silv] on ! left side ( ! ,gold1 at ! lett] ,b1 & its enemy1 viz4 ,salt on ! "r side m>k$ ,d1 & y w see h[ av]sly ^! enemies behold ea* ! o!r4 ,! ,sol look+ ab\t him espies 8 capital enemy1 ,sulphur1 directly opposite unto him1 & ha? ,lune at 8 left side1 & ,salt at 8 "r2 & v will+ly w\ld he ent] into fri5d%ip ) ,lune1 & ,salt :i* are joyn$ at 8 side1 if !y b w\ld1 or inde$ c\ld4 ,b he hon\rs n 8 capital enemy ,sulphur1 ) s mu* z a look4 ,! ,lune plac$ by ! side ( ! ,sun1 does n p]mit ! ,salt to joyn x self ) ! ,gold4 ,= :5 ! ,salt is ) ! ,sol1 x cle>ly h9d]s ! ,lune f associat+ x self ) ! same4 ,nor c x possibly be t ,salt1 ,lune & ,gold %\ld ent] into a ?or\gh famili>ity4 ,?us too is x ) ,lune1 :o ha? h] capital enemy diametrically opposite unto h]1 & v will+ly w\ld %e ent] into fri5d%ip ) bo? h] neighb\rs1 viz4 ,sol & ,sulphur1 if !y 7 n su* great enemies 7to ea* o!r17 & refus$ ?is famili>ity4 ,= if ,lune associates unto h] self ! ,sun1 !n ,sulphur d5ies to come into ! society4 ,if %e admits ! ,sulphur z h] companion !n1 !n ,sol is exclud$1 z abom9at+ ! fri5d%ip ) 8 enemy ,sulphur4 ,mu* less !re=e c ,lune be ! companion ( !m bo? toge!r4 ,see ! ,fig4 9 ! ,book ( ,dialog4 ,b n[ if ! ,gods please1 t ^! f\r capital enemies1 %\ld unite 9 "o sociable amity1 & t wond]full reg5]ations %\ld arise f ?is new famili>ity1 7!n7 d !y comm& ,vulcan to heat 9 ! ,fire ?is ,circle compriz+ ^? f\r capital enemies1 ?us con/itut$ 9 ! f\r a=esaid extreams1 & ca/+ su* hatefull looks ^u ea* o!r1 & yet n kn[+ h[ to escape out ( ! ,circle1 & to press !m toge!r m & m ) 8 ,hamm] by little & little1 untill all f\r be+ driv5 into "o mass1 d come toge!r into "o body1 :i* body do? !n obta9 a p[] ( reconcil+ all enemies1 & ( effect+ great matt]s4 ,by ?is "h spok5 may any "o easily conjecture1 :at great suff]+ !re is 9 ?is ,conjunction1 & :at great /reights d afflict ^! enemies1 :5 ea* ( !m mu/ ?us aga9/ _! w ent] into fri5d%ip ) 8 capital enemy4 ,v]ily we f9d !m to be su* suff]+s z h n _! l aga91 & !re=e d !y produce to light1 su* great & su* wond]full reg5]ations4 ,n[ :atsoev] x be t is ex]cis$ 9 b a small suff]+1 ! same do? admit ( b small em5dation4 ,! great] ! suff]+1 ! great] ! melioration1 s t t affliction :i* br+s ) x ev5 dea? x self1 br+s ) x also s mu* ! m noble & magnific5t ,reg5]ation & ,resurrection4 ,he t suff]s n 9 ?is ,_w1 %all n h ! ,cr[n put ^u him aft] 8 ,resurrection4 ,by h[ mu* ! great] & m innoc5t ! suff]+ & affliction ( ?is life is1 s mu* ! great]1 & fair] a ,cr[n may be expect$ 9 ! o!r ,_w4 ,! ,grape is pre/ s long1 till x be rid ( all its juice1 ?is juice do? inde$ br+ a sweet & pleasant delightsomness unto mortal man1 b ! ,grape x self :i* ! juice is pre/ out (1 cease? to be a ,grape1 & p]i%e? ?r\gh defect ( juice1 & passe? into no?+4 ,b unto ! noble ,v9e1 ha? ,god giv5 ?is b5efit1 t x ye>ly be>s n b>ely "o b _m ,grapes toge!r3 ,all :i* be+ pluckt (f1 x do? nev]!less produce ! foll[+ ye> no few]1 b r m ,grapes2 & /ill rema9s a bless$ & fruitfull ,v9e1 because x is furni%t ) roots & f]tile ,b\ghs4 ,on ! contr>y1 !y t h dev\r$ ! good & sweet juice !mselves1 rema9 always hungry & ?ir/y1 & t = ?is reason1 because !y guzle d[n ! juice too new & fre%1 :]eby _! ,bellies swell1 & !y receive no nutrim5t !refrom4 ,?is is a ?+ c]ta9 & und\bt$1 t ! bodies ( ! ,metals become by suff]+ & dy+ f> m excell5t & m noble4 ,he !re=e t kn[s t ! pati5t is to be subject$ unto its own ag5t1 & do? also und]/& by :at way !y are to be conjo9$1 w nev] lab\r 9 va91 b w reap ! wi%$ rew>d ( 8 pa9s4 ,:5 ! ag5t do? t\* onely ! sup]ficies ( ! pati5t1 & p5etrates n into its he>t or root1 !re w v]ily be b a v little good done1 save onely ?is1 viz4 ,t ! ,ag5t be+ a=e r5dr$ aure\s1 is able to give unto its pati5t also a gold5 nature1 & to br+ ! same to an aure\s degree1 & to be/[ ^u x ! p]fection ( ,gold3 b t melioration :i* is done onely by x self proce$s on v sl[ly4 ,z conc]n+ ! mann] ( endu+ ! ,_s ( ,salt ) an aure\s nature1 t s x may ! soon] r5d] its pati5t a p>tak] ( gold5 virtues1 we h spok5 ( t already1 & demon/rat$ x cle>ly en\gh2 he t does n und]/&1 we _c help him any o!r way4 ,n4 ,b4 ,:5 ! ,eagle1 ! ,s]vant ( ,jupit]1 ha? ) 8 beak & talons pluckt out ! coagulat$ beams ( ! ,sun out ( ! ,cliffs & ,rocks1 & br+s !m unto ,jupit]1 he is s v b\ntifull1 t he s5ds d[n ! same unto u by ! ,ra91 :i* is ( s mu* efficacy1 z t all ! ,h]bs ^u :i* x falls are bett]$1 & ! m>tial1 v5]eal1 saturn9e1 ,lun> & m]curial ,h]bs d put on ! gold5 nature ( ! ,sun2 s efficaci\s is ! gold5 ,ra9 ( ,jupit]1 if ! ,eagle ha? fir/ br\ght unto him ! coagulat$ rays ( ! ,sun4 ,& t ,i may be ! bett] und]/ood1 & t x may be kn[n1 t ! ,melioration ( ,metals may be accompli%$ by a dry ,ag5t1 full z well1 yea & bett]1 & m pr(itably ?an by a moi/ ,ag5t2 ,i h judg$ x a ?+ wor? :ile to adjoyn ! foll[+ ,process "u ! ,title ( ! ,great ,c\ntry ,f>m]4 ,& let ! /udi\s ,arti/ "k1 t ! am5d+ ( ! ,metals by ! dry way1 by ! op]ation ( dry ,salt1 is f> m easie1 & may likewise be dispat*t 9 a great] quantity1 ?an is wont to be done by ! moi/ way3 & t !re is no?+ requir$ to ?is op]ation save ,salt & ,coals1 be ! ,metals t are to be fix$1 ev5 :at !y w4 ,= ,example1 if a man be desir\s to fix ,saturn1 or to procure unto x a ,silv]y nature1 !re ne$s n pure ,lead be tak5 = ?is "w1 see+ he may h ! ,o> or ,ve9 !re( = mu* less price2 & inde$ !re is "s t is a wild & sulphure\s ,o>1 :i* yields n1 9 ! melt+1 any good ,lead1 & may be _h 9 great pl5ty 9 "s places ( ,g]many t ,i "k (1 = a v small price1 or r = none at all4 ,su* a wild ,o> ( ,lead z ?is is1 :i* yields nei!r good ,lead1 nor is fit = ! ,pott]s to glaze _! ,pots )all1 by reason ( its h>d fusion1 doe ,i *use = my op]ation1 n onely because x co/s less ?an o!r su* ,o>s ( ,lead doe1 b = ?is reason too1 because x ha? /ore ( ,sulphur1 & fit en\gh = fixation4 ,?is ,ve9 or ,o> doe ,i br+ into small ,p[d]1 & mix z mu* ,salt !reto z ne$ requires1 !n ca/ x 9 ^u ! ,coals1 9 su* a ,furnace z ,i h describ$ to make /ore ( ,_s ( ,salt 93 ,! ,salt & ! ,sulphur ex]cis+ _! vehem5t or p[]full virtues ^u ! ,lead1 cause? x to be afflict$ ) t]rible dol\rs1 insomu* t "p !re( asc5de? on high or sublime? ) "p ( ! ,salt1 & betakes x self into ,receiv]s fitt$ on = t purpose4 ,9 :i* sublimation1 ! ,salt & ! ,lead asc5d 9 a spiritual mann]1 & contr>y to _! w1 suff] spiritually1 & s are con/ra9$ to ent] into fri5d%ip1 f9d+ a place ( quietude 9 ^? cold ,receiv]s1 & !re setl+ toge!r4 ,! residue ( ! ,o>1 & "p ( ! ,salt be+ burnt up1 & emitt+ no m flores1 b fall+ d[n ?r\gh ! ,grate l ,a%es1 m new or fre% ,coals mu/ be put into ! ,furnace1 & new matt] mu/ be ?r[n !reupon1 z a=e2 & ?is ,lab\r is to be cont9u$ s long1 z x %all please any "o to foll[ x4 ,n[ by ?is1 ! ,saturn is f> m vehem5tly afflict$1 ?an 9 ! moi/ way by ! ,_s ( ,salt2 ,& if unto ! ,ov5 or ,receiv] receiv+ ! fume1 & 9 :i* ! fl[]s ( ! ,salt & ,lead settle1 !re %all be appli$ yet sev]al ,receiv]s1 !re w !n be !re9 caught /ore ( ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* be+ rectifi$1 may be ag5 made use ( 9 ! moi/ way4 ,! fl[]s be+ tak5 out ( ! ,ov5 or ,receiv] into :i* ! fume goes1 are to be ag5 ?r[n 9 ^u ! live ,coals 9 ! ,furnace1 t !y may suff] anew & be sublim$4 ,aft] t !y are all sublim$ aga9 on ?is wise1 !y are to be ag5 tak5 out ( ! ,ov51 & be ca/ 9 ^u ! live ,coals2 & mu/ be afflict$ ) ^! ,lab\rs s (t5 repeat$1 untill !y become fix & asc5d no m1 b fall d[n into ! ,a%es4 ,:i* be+ wa%t1 w yield a ,salt pr(itable = _m ?+s1 & w quit all ! co/s :i* h be5 laid out ^u ,lead1 ,salt1 & ,coals2 s t ! ,_s ( ,salt :i* is gott51 & t :i* is am5d$ 9 ! ,lead ,o> by ! ,salt1 co/ no?+4 ,! ,a%es be+ wa%t are to be r$uc$1 9 a ,furnace1 by bla/1 & be s (t5 torm5t$1 till a good portion ( ,silv] be gott5 by ?is op]ation1 :i* ! elaborat$ matt]1 be+ purg$ by a due sep>ation ^u ! ,te/s1 w give4 ,& s %all y h ,gold & ,silv] by ! b5efit ( ?is op]ation1 by :i* op]ation we h manife/$ unto y ! ,great ,c\ntry ,f>m] pay+ 8 ye>ly ,r5t4 ,n[ l z ,saturn is dealt )all 9 ?is op]ation1 ev5 s are ! o!r ,metals wont to be h&l$ too2 b yet y mu/ obs]ve ! ,regim5t ( ! fire1 :i*1 accord+ to ! div]sity ( ! ,metals1 mu/ also be div]sly adm9i/r$4 ,& ev5 ! ,commixtion x self requires good he$+1 z be+ a bus9ess ( no small mom5t4 ,moreov]1 9 ?is op]ation y mu/ also note1 ,t "o ,salt is m fit = ?is op]ation ?an ano!r is2 = by h[ ! %>p] nature !y h1 s mu* ! m commodi\s & pr(itable doe !y %ew !mselves to be4 ,s ,common ,salt sublim$1 z is done 9 ?is ,lab\r1 w op]ate f> /rong] ?an ,common ,salt x self unsublim$4 ,besides1 !re are ,salts to be f\nd :i* "w yet f> m p[]fully1 yea s /rongly1 z t !y ne$ n ! help ( an ext]nal fire1 b doe produce _! effects ev5 9 ! cold4 ,! op]ation ( :i*1 9 ! moi/ way1 if any be desir\s to promote & /r5g!n by an ext]nal fire1 he may s doe1 9 a ,lamp-,furnace1 & free himself ( ! *>ge ( ,coals1 & be exempt f t frequ5t ,lab\r by :i* ! ,fire is to be ma9ta9$4 ,"s moi/ ,fires are ( su* great virtues1 z t !y ne$ n any ,lamp-fire1 b a small gold5 ?read or wire 9 burn+ ,_s ( ,w9e is capable ( adm9i/r+ heat suffici5t4 ,& ! burn+ ,_s1 if made ( ,leaves1 ,grass1 rott5 ,fruit1 or ,corn1 & ,grape-/ones or husks w be b ( small co/s1 or 9 a mann] none at all4 ,n[ a p\nd ( su* ,_s be+ plac$ ) a ,gold5 wiek 9 a conv5i5t ,lamp w suffice = ?ree or f\r days1 & give heat en\gh4 ,b yet nev]!less1 t moi/ fire do? rip5 its ,metal )\t ! help ( any ext]nal fire at all1 & yields its pr(it1 b !n x requires a long] space ( "t4 ,put case !re=e1 t ,i make my moi/ fire s /rong z to be able to p]=m its (fice 9 ! cold1 & t x ne$s n any ext]nal fire3 ,& if ,i 7 to make a fire1 x w\ld ne$s require "o ,ducket's *>ge3 ,if n[1 /&+ any-:]e1 x yields me two ,gold5 ,duckets out ( ! maturat$ ,metal1 x w\'d doe well en\gh1 & abundantly recomp5ce ! lab\r & co/s exp5d$4 ,= !re's no?+ want+ ( ! ,metal y took to rip5 save t :i* is *ang$ into ,gold & ,silv]4 ,& =asmu* z ,i c set by _m su* ,vessels1 & ^? great ones too1 !re's no d\bt to be made1 b t my ga9 w be ! great]1 & t ) v little lab\r4 ,= n[1 at fir/1 ! lab\r ( prep>+ ! moi/ fire1 is 9 a mann] no lab\r at all1 = 9 ?ree or f\r days may be s mu* made z is suffici5t = ! maturat+ ( a great deal ( ,metal4 ,= ?is fire may be comp>$ to a ,se$1 :i* be+ s[n 9 ! ,e>? a=e ,w9t]1 do? 9 ! ,summ]-season produce /ore ( ,fruit1 & fit to be reap$4 ,& ?\gh ?is maturation proce$s on exce$+ sl[ly1 & excludes all ha/1 yet x br+s ) x ?is b5efit1 namely1 t x require? no o!r lab\r 9 ! ,w9t]-"t1 b to be onely once laid by1 & ! p]fect+ !re( mu/ be committ$ to ,god & ,"t4 ,!re are v>i\s & div]s su* cold ,fires1 t promote ! maturation ( ! ,metals1 & may be gott5 out ( div]s ,subjects1 namely1 out ( ,t>t>1 ,ur9e1 ,hairs ( ,animals1 ,horns1 ,calx-vive1 ,soot1 ! ,blood ( ,animals1 ! ,fea!rs ( ,birds1 ! ,bones ( ,horses1 ,ox51 & o!r ,bea/s1 cut ( :i* su* a fire is v difficultly prep>$1 "o ( !m1 "h reckon$ up1 except$1 out ( :i* ! said fire may by an easie lab\r & bus9ess be made1 & )\t co/s4 ,x is !re=e a great gift ( ,god1 & an especial grace f our ,creator1 if he make? u possessors ( su* a ,c\ntry ,f>m]1 :i* be+ su/a9$ )\t any co/s1 do? not)/&+ v l>gely pay 8 ye>ly ,r5t4 ,to ,god !re=e are uncessant ?anks to be return$ = s great a b5efit4 ,b we h said en\gh ( ^! moi/ & dry ,metal-rip5+ ,fires2 :at way soev] any "o is m9d$ to *use1 t way may he foll[1 = x lyes 9 8 own free *oice4 ,if he *ance to err1 let him n lay ! blame ^u me1 :o out ( a good m9d h und]tak5 ^! lab\rs ( writ+1 b _c ?ru/ ! *ew$ meat into any ones m\?4 ,i w by ,god's p]mission %[ ! wond]s ( ,god to "s fri5ds ?is next ,summ]1 t s su* z come aft] u may likewise h occasion ( prais+ ,god1 & ( giv+ him ?anks4 ,b ev5 z ! common ,e>?1 :5 x is moi/n$ ) (t5 %[]s1 & n[ & !n fre$ ( !m by ! heat ( ! ,sun1 reta9s 9 x self a fruitfull ,salt1 & do? necess>ily acquire a f]tility3 ,s likewise our ,e>? do? n onely daily encrease 9 goodness1 b 9 weight too1 & becomes m pond]\s3 b y mu/ n ?9k t ?is heav9ess or weight proce$s f ! ,_s ( ,salt's ins9uat+ x self into ! por\s ,e>?1 no3 ,= if ! said ,mass %\ld be b onely eight days "t 9 ! dige/ion1 & ! ,_s ( ,salt be !n wa%t (f1 yet w\ld x be encreas$ a qu>t] "p2 :i* pond]osity comes inde$ f ! ,_s ( ,salt1 out ( :i* ! ,saturn draws some?+ unto x self = nutriti\s sake1 z ! ,common ,e>? does out ( ! %[res ( ,ra91 & becomes m weighty4 ,= if !re 7 no occult & nitr\s virtue 9 ! ,ra91 x w\ld conduce b little to f]tility2 & if !re 7 no spiritual & a/ral ,gold1 or spiritual & a/ral ,sun 9 ,salt1 ! immature ,metals c\ld n be rip5$ by ! same4 ,by h[ mu* ! (tn] !re=e1 a good ,_s ( ,salt is drawn (f f ! ,saturn9e ,e>?1 & ,saturn9e ,se$1 s mu* ! soon] also do? t ,se$ arrive unto its full rip5ess4 ,= at e turn ( draw+ (f some?+ ( ! good "p ( ! ,_s ( ,salt rema9s beh9d1 attract$ by ! ,e>? & ,se$1 f :i* ! melioration & augm5tation doe arise3 z may be se5 9 ! ,vegetable ,se$s :i* spr\t =? out ( ! ,e>?1 & are encreas$ by ! help ( ,ra94 ,! possibility ( ^! ?+s ,i h se51 b h n hi!rto br\ght ! said matt]s to a full maturity1 or to speak m rightly1 ,i h n f9i%$ ! :ole op]ation4 ,he t is m9d$ to make a ?or\gh trial1 may s doe3 & if he misse? ! effect ( 8 endeav\rs1 let him n blame me1 = ,i doe n aim at drill+ on any "o by my p]swasions1 to be/[ 8 *>ges on an unc]ta9 ?+4 ,b ,i m5tion ^! ?+s t s ! nature ( ,metals z also ( ,salts may be kn[n1 & t 7by ! help ( ?is k7 ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s may be ! bett] und]/ood4 ,= ! lab\r "h propos$ av\*e? ! tru? ( ^? ,op]ations :i* ! ,philosoph]s call _! ,calc9ation1 ,dealbation1 ,inc9]ation1 ,asc5tion1 ,desc5tion1 ,cohobation1 ,inc]ation1 ,di/illation1 ,sublimation1 ,volatilization1 ,maturation1 ,fixation1 & say t all ^! & ! l ,*ymical ,op]ations may be made 9 "o ,vessel1 ) "o ,fire1 9 "o ,furnace1 )\t any *ange ( ! ,lab\rs1 ,vessels1 or ,fire4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s h describ$ _! greate/ secrets & ,arcana's p>abolically1 & 9 ,riddles1 b especially ! ,poets1 z ,ovid1 ,virgil1 & _m o!rs1 :o are v h>d to be und]/ood by ^? t h n ! k ( ! nature ( ,metals1 :i* be+ once kn[n & und]/ood1 r5d]s ! mean+ ( ! ,poets easie4 ,= ! ,poets 7 wont to impose "o :ile su* a "n ^u su* a ,metal1 ano!r "t ano!r "n ^u ano!r ,metal1 :i* cu/om ( !irs1 he t does n he$fully m>k w easily fall into an err\r1 & miss ! appreh5sion ( _! mean+4 ,= ,example1 9 "o place !y call ,copp] ,v5us1 9 ano!r1 ! ,wife ( ,m>s1 9 ano!r1 ! ,si/] & ,wife ( ,jupit]4 ,& s deal !y ) ,silv] too1 "o :ile !y call x ,lune1 by & by ,diana or ,jana1 ano!r "t ,ve/a4 ,apollo is by !m /il$ "o :ile ,sol1 !n ,phbus1 !n ,latons1 s t x is exce$+ necess>y1 = ^? t are desir\s to le>n ought out ( _! ,writ+s1 to be well acqua9t$ ) ^? diff]5t names & ,appellations4 ,& al?\gh ! ,poets d acc\nt all ! ,metals = ! ,sons ( ,saturn1 yet d !y sub-di/+ui% !m & /ile !m1 ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,v5us1 c4 ,! common ,lead is ,saturn1 & s is ,antimony1 ,saturn1 ,bismute1 ,tutia1 ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ! ,a%y ,col\r1 ,yell[1 ,:ite1 & r$ ,magnesia are t]m$ by ! "n ( ,saturn3 ,! :ite ,m>casite & ,z9k are deem$ to be ( ! ,family or ,p$egree ( ,jupit]3 ,ori*alcum or :ite & r$ ,copp]1 are /il$ by ! "n ( ,v5us4 ,b accord+ z ,v5us is impregnat$1 & accord+ z ! ,copp] is :ite or r$1 s ha? x its "n4 ,! r$ ,copp] is z yet a ,virg94 ,=asmu* !re=e z ! ,poets h committ$ unto ,writ+ ! ,transmutation ( ! ,metals "u ! ,cov]1 & vail ( ,fables1 & h made m5tion ( ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,m>s & ,v5us2 x c nev] possibly be1 t he :o kn[s n ?is diff]5t di/9ction c und]/& _! mean+4 ,& = an ,example h]e(1 consid] b ! ,fable ( ,diana & ,apollo1 br\ght =? at "o ,bir? by ,latona1 :o 0 gott5 ) ,*ild by ly+ ) ,jupit]1 & 0 driv5 into exile by jeal\s ,juno1 & hav+ a long "t suff]$ ,p]secution by ! bit+ ,s]p5t ,py?on1 & be+ driv5 to flye ?r\gh all ! ,c\ntries ( ! ,_w1 did at la/ aft] _m griev\s lab\rs & tr\bles pass ov] ! tempe/u\s ,sea into ! ,isl& ,ortygia1 & betook h] self to h] ,si/] ,a/]ia1 by :om %e 0 receiv$1 & begat ^! ,tw9s1 viz4 ,diana & ,apollo4 ,:o w be able to appreh5d ! mean+ ( ?is ,fable1 save he t well und]/&s ! nature ( ! ,metals8 ,v]ily no body w s mu* z dream ( or smell out ought ( ^? ,my/]ies1 unless he %all meet ) su* l ,hi/ories 9 8 metall9e lab\rs1 & !n at l5g? w he und]/& :at ! mean+ ( ! ,philosoph]s is4 ,b = ,example sake1 let u take two ,metals :i* h an aff9ity ) ea* o!r1 namely ,jupit] & ,v5us1 ^! ,i joyn toge!r1 t s ! ,woman may be impregnat$ ) ! mascul9e ,se$4 ,latona !re=e be+ great ) ,*ild1 ,i ca/ h] =? into exile1 t %e may be cont9ually p]secut$ by ! bit+ ,s]p5t ,py?on1 untill %e flies ?r\gh ! ,salt & /ormy ,sea1 into ! ,isl& ,ortygia1 to h] ,si/] ,a/]ia1 dwell+ 9 ! ,isl& ,ortygia1 & !re br+ =? ! fair ,diana & ,apollo4 ,n[ ^! ?+s are easily und]/ood1 7 b ! g5u9e ,appellations sub/itut$ 9 ! room ( su* /range t]ms1 ( :i* ?+ ,i h onely "s k1 b d n pr(ess my self a p]fect ,int]pret]4 ,yet me?9ks ,i _c *oose b say some:at4 ,! v5em\s ,s]p5t ,py?on is a sirname ( ,appollo1 = he is produc$ by ! efficacy ( ! ,sun1 & is t corrosive ,salt :i* do? s long afflict & torm5t ! impregnat$ ,latona all ov] ! dry "p ( ! ,_w1 untill %e betakes h] self by ! ,sea1 t is1 by t /rong ,salt ,wat]1 unto h] ,si/]1 t is1 unto pure ,v5us1 & precipitates h] self1 & br+s =? ! fruits ( ,jupit]1 namely1 ,diana & ,apollo toge!r4 ,! ,poet do? "h m9d bo? ! moi/ & ! dry way toge!r1 :5 ! ,metal is wr\ght ) a due ,cem5t1 & made fix x is !n dissolv$ ) ! ,salt ,wat] ( ! ,sea1 & pure ,plates ( ,v5us are put into x ?us dissolv$1 t s ! pure ,metal may draw unto x self h] impregnat$ ,si/]1 :o br+s toge!r ) h] ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* hav+ be5 s long hidd5 9 its body do? n[ manife/ x self4 ,x is inde$ ! bett] to fix ! ,metals by ,cem5ts1 & s to r5d] _! fugaci\s ,gold & ,silv] compact1 :i* may be z well done 9 ! moi/ way by %>p ,wat]s & moi/ ,fires4 ,b if ! ,metals1 legitimately impregnat$1 d fir/ pass ?r\gh a dry & burn+ hot ,fire1 & are aft]w>ds yet once m transmitt$ ?r\gh ! moi/ & cold ,fires1 !n ,pluto s5ds ! mundifi$ ,s\l out ( ,purgatory unto ,neptune1 by :om x is c>ri$ into ,p>adise1 :]e x do? aft]w>ds rema9 safe & free f all dang] ( ! ,s]p5t4 ,^u occasion ( ! a=esaid ,fable1 & p>ticul> ,transmutation ( ! inf]i\r ,metals1 ?is is to be yet m obs]v$1 t e ,jupit] is n fit to impregnate ,latona1 b t onely :i* is yet liv+1 efficaci\s1 "y1 & full ( ,se$ is able to impregnate ,latona4 ,= ,latona c>ri$ ) h] no m b ! ,se$ onely ( ,jupit] into ! ,isl& ,ortygia1 & left beh9d h] all ! body ( ,jupit]4 ,moreov] ?is is to be consid]$1 t ,latona did br+ =? ,diana fir/1 9 ! ,bosom or ,lap ( ,v5us1 t is1 ( ! ,midwife1 b ,diana1 pres5tly aft] %e 0 ,born1 p]=m$ ! (fice ( a ,midwife 9 receiv+ h] ,bro!r ,apollo 9 h] ,lap1 :i* ?+ is suffici5tly manife/ unto ^? :o h lab\r$ 7?\gh b little7 9 ! ,metals4 ,= %\ld ! ,nativity ( ,apollo h prece$$1 ,v5us c\ld n h receiv$ him1 = :i* reason ,diana ought to come =? fir/1 t s %e might ! m commodi\sly receive ,apollo f ,latona4 ,i "k n h[ by any means x may be propos$ m cle>ly4 ,e "o t does b "k ! nature ( ! ,metals do? well und]/&1 t :5 ,gold & ,silv] are spiritually dissolv$ 9 "o ,wat]1 & t plates ( ,m>s probably are put 9 to ! ,solution ( ! ,gold & ,silv]1 nei!r ( ^? ,metals w adh]e to ! ,plates4 ,b if ! ,plates ( ,copp] are put into t ,ba?1 he %all pres5tly see t all ! ,silv] t 0 9 ! ,wat] w adjoyn x self !reunto4 ,& n[1 aft] t ! ,silv] is ?us precipitat$ & /icks on to ! ,copp]1 ! ,gold w likewise fall d[n out ( ! ,solution1 & apply x self to ! ,silv]2 :i* lab\r ,i h m at l>ge h&l$ 9 ! ?ird "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,x c\ld n !re=e o!rwise be1 b t ,latona mu/ fir/ br+ =? ,diana1 & ,apollo aft]w>ds1 see+ t ,v5us ! ,si/] ( ,latona c\ld be helpfull onely 9 ! br++ =? ( ,diana4 ,x 0 !re=e necess>y t ,diana h] self %\ld be an assi/ant 9 ! ,bir? ( h] ,bro!r ,apollo1 = o!rwise he c\ld n h be5 ,born4 ,my "t admits n ( produc+ any m su* similitudes 9 ?is place4 ,we w def] !m till "s o!r "t1 namely1 = ! ,edition ( ! ,"w ( ,saturn1 :]e9 %all be taught h[ ! mo/ vile1 & mo/ abject ,metals are to be maturat$ by ! b5efit ( ,salts1 :]eby !y may 9 a p>ticul> way yield =? ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b =asmu* z ,i _c div9e1 :at imp$im5ts may put a /op to ! edition ( ! "w ( ,saturn1 & t 9 ?is v ,treatise "h is (t5 m5tion made ( ,saturn4 ,x _c ,i ?9k be any ways hurtfull1 if "s good ?+ be yet f>!r adjoyn$4 ,& su* ?+s z are "h manife/$ ( ,saturn1 x w n be ne$full ag5 to m5tion !m 9 o!r places1 see+ !re do? yet /ill rema9 matt] en\gh = to fill a :ole ,book ( ! ,secrets ( ,saturn4 ,& !re lie su* wond]full ,secrets "u ! vile & dirty ,g>m5t ( ,saturn1 z be+ manife/$1 w\ld exce$ all ! belief ( unskilfull ,m54 ,= he is n onely an exp]t ,fi%] 9 ,fi%+ ,pe>ls out ( ! ,salt ,sea1 b is )all an exp]t ,hunt]1 9 driv+ ! ,wild ,bea/ out ( 8 gre5 ,grove or ,cops1 & ( cat*+ him 9 8 ,nets1 z we h told y 9 ! =ego+ ?ird "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,nay1 he is a ba?+ ,g5tleman ( s+ul> skill1 :o by 8 ba?+ & wa%+ 8 ,*ildr51 adorne? !m ) ! comel9ess ( ,diana & ,apollo4 ,:5 he is alone1 he s]ves onely = ,apollo & ,diana to wa% (f _! accid5tal impurities & defilem5ts1 t s !y may recov] _! natural fairness4 ,! o!r ,metals c't brook 8 s ov] %>p & rigid ba?+1 b are r suffocat$ & kill$ !re91 ?an become m fair & m pure4 ,b if ,saturn %all h fir/ wa%t himself ev5 unto ! highe/ :it5ess1 9 a ,ba? ( common ,salt1 he is n !n s au/]e & sev]e1 b prep>es = 8 ,*ildr5 a f> m tol]able ,ba?1 :i* be+ agreeable or proportionable to _! ,weakness & ,sickness1 r5d]s !m all fair] & m pure4 ,8 greate/ virtue consi/s 9 8 ,wat] :i* do? bo? p>ticul>ly & univ]sally free ! ,metals ( all _! defilem5ts4 ,i h (t5 _h a p>ticul> exp]i5ce h]e(1 & yet daily c 7,god be prais$7 %ew & tea* ! same unto o!rs4 ,b ,i _c d any su* ?+ 9 an univ]sal way1 & in=m o!rs z to t2 nor d ,i va9ly brag ( s great a matt]1 ?\gh ,i h my ?\ghts z t\*+ ! mann] h[ ?is ?+ may be effect$4 ,nay ! m ,i conceiv$ ab\t t matt]1 ! less] w\ld ,i boa/ ( ! same4 ,v]ily x is a great %ame to boa/ ( t ?+1 ( :i* ?\ ha/ n ev5 ! smalle/ k1 or at lea/ do/ n "k any ?+ else1 b :at ?\ ha/ drawn 91 by ! read+ ( o!r ,writ]s4 ',tis a common prov]b1 ,t ^? ,c[s :i* ,bell[1 or ,l[ ov]mu*1 are said to yield ! lea/ ,milk1 & t ?is is a ?+ true1 yea mo/ true1 exp]i5ce x self do? te/ifie4 ,! ,*ymical ,art is become at pres5t s common1 t almo/ e body1 aft] he ha? b view$ ov] "o or two ,*ymical ,books1 7?\gh he nev] mov$ 8 h&s to ! ,"w1 nor und]/&s s mu* z ! ,*ymical ,t]ms !mselves7 is nev]!less wont impud5tly & ly+ly to boa/ ( ! k ( ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,nay ?\ %alt see "s to proce$ on to t heigh? ( boldness1 z ev5 to write ,books ( s great a ,secret1 & to d>e promise ! ,revelation ( ! same unto o!rs1 & yet = all ?is "k no?+ at all1 & h n s mu* z any ! meane/ f\ndation1 b rely solely ^u t k1 :i* 7be+ z we said a=e1 drawn out ( o!r ,writ]s7 cause? 9 !m a mo/ unc]ta9 hope1 ( a ?+ mo/ extreamly obscure4 ,he t is n a /rang] unto1 nor ignorant ( metallick affairs1 c easily disc]n ! ,ly]s f ! true ,writ]s1 & c judge :o are true1 & :o false4 ,su* z d "k some:at are n wont to make a bragg+ noise ( _! skill4 ,on ! contr>y1 ^? ,bre?r5 ( ,ignorance d (f] unto e "o t mo/ secret miracle ( ,art & ,nature1 namely1 ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 :i* ?+ a true ,philosoph] nei!r ev] did1 nor ev] w d4 ,b z = ! reveal+ ( ! p>ticul> wa%+s1 purgations1 & meliorations ( ! ,metals1 :]eby ,gold & ,silv] are to be extract$1 if any "o do? "k ^! ?+s & disclose? !m1 & desires n to bury 8 ,tal5t 9 ! ,e>?1 he does well4 ,nei!r w\ld any "o be endammag$ by su* a discov]y ?\gh ^? p>ticul> ,arcana's %\ld be kn[n ev5 unto all ,m51 & t e body c\ld effect su* ,op]ations2 = no?+ c\ld r$\nd f !m b great ga9 ?r\gh\t all ! ,_w4 ,b ^! ?+s "h m5tion$ may suffici5tly s]ve = an evid5t & manife/ admonition = e "o to bew>e ( ! ,books ( su* ,writ]s1 7b :y d ,i say ,writ]s8 !y are r ,collectors & ,describ]s1 :o aft] ! mann] ( ,bot*]s d pat* up new ,books our ( old ca/ ,g>m5ts7 & to give no cr$it at all unto !m z conta9+ no?+ ( tru? 9 !m1 & to ?9k t ^? k9d ( ,m5 betake !mselves to ?is ,book-pat*+ ,trade1 me]ly to get _! ,bread by4 ,"s su* ,m5 h ,i kn[n1 t provide n ei!r = _! ,food or ,raym5t any o!r way1 ?an by ! sale ( su* false ,philosophical ,books1 :i* !y h f ! ,pr9t]s to sell to o!rs1 receiv+ a c]ta9 price = _! lab\r1 :i* !y be/[ 9 pr(]+ !m to ,sale4 ,o mis]able ,philosoph]6 ,:o do? n "k s mu* z to get 8 ,food at ,home 9 8 own ,h\se1 b is con/ra9$ to %ift aft] x by ! b>e sell+ ( su* k9d ( ,books4 ,let ?is "h spok5 be z a w>n+4 ,if ne$ requir$1 & occasion 71 ,i w\ld n fe> to divulge _! names too2 :o hav+ n any ! lea/ k ( nature1 d nev]!less d>e to (f] ! ,revelation & ,confection ( ! great univ]sal unto o!rs1 & ca/ su* a great blemi% ( reproa* ^u ! mo/ noble ,*ymical ,art1 z makes x mu* contemn$1 :]eas a m noble & m excell5t ,art _c be f\nd4 ,i'le n c5sure any1 b yet x w\ld become ! magi/rate to exam9e ^? great ,philosoph]s1 :e!r or no !y 7 actually & 9 v de$ skill'd 9 t great univ]sal1 7:i* !y boa/ s wond]fully (1 & write ,books ( su* great mom5t1 & promise to tea* o!rs too1 z if !y excell$ ev5 ,h]mes himself 9 ! k ( ! ,art7 & if 9 ! pro( or tryal !y gave good satisfaction1 & confirm$ ! tru? ( _! ,writ+s by a real & true melioration ( ! ,metals1 !n to hon\r1 def5d1 & protect !m1 z r>e & s+ul> ,philosoph]s4 ,b if !y "k no?+ nor c\ld p]=m ought ( _! pret5d$ ,art1 ! magi/rates w\ld n d unju/ly if !y puni%$ su* m51 & made !m exempl>y1 see+ too t !y endeav\r to asp]se & backbite o!r hone/ m51 :o are endu$ ) ! skill & k ( su* great ?+s1 ) ly+ reproa*es4 ,a good ,g>d5] be+ wont to ga!r good ,honey out ( ! ,bee hive :i* he has 9 8 ,g>d51 if he f9ds a ,ne/ ( ,wasps or ,hornets any :]e ne>1 built 9 "s holl[ ,tree1 & t !y /eal away ! ,honey f 8 ,bees1 he "r wor?ily de/roys su* a ,ne/1 & roots out ( 8 ,g>d5 ^? ,?ieves & ,robb]s ( 8 ,honey1 t s = ! future !y may n detrim5t !m any m4 ,7 b "o or two ( ^? ,fell[s h&l$ 9 su* a mann] ! re/ w\ld be det]r$ & w\ld n s easily promise o!rs by _! deceitfull ,writ+s1 ! mak+ ( ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 :i* !y are s extreamly ignorant (4 ,c]ta9 x is !re=e1 t no true ,philosoph]1 7 he a p>tak] ( ! great univ]sal1 w indiff]5tly (f] ! same unto all ,m51 & calumniate 7)\t any cause giv57 ^? t are s innoc5t 7& :o h =gott5 m ?an o!rs h le>n$7 & publickly bespatt] !m ) mo/ false ,lyes be=e ! :ole ,_w1 to ! great detrim5t ( ! ,p]sons s abus$4 ,b to return to my purpose1 & to %ew 9 ?is place yet ano!r v consid]able ,arcanum ( ,saturn1 y mu/ "k1 t ,i h already publi%$ div]s great secrets 9 ?is f\r? & ?ird prece$+ "p1 b cursorily onely1 because ,i h n z yet atta9$ to ! "o half "p ( _! mo/ great utility1 & ,i 0 will+ onely to %ew :at ?+s m\ght be done4 ,b =asmu* z ,i h =tifi$ _! use ) good & %>p ,weapons1 & t "o or o!r sometime light+ !reupon by *ance1 & reap+ great pr(it !refrom1 may possibly judge t he is no ways at all b\nd or behold+ unto me = ! same2 ,i 0 will+ = ! bett] in=mation1 & in/ruction sake1 to adjoyn ^! few ?+s1 :i* are v weighty & consid]able4 ,9 div]s places ( ! =ego+ ?ird "p1 & ( ?is f\r? "p too1 ,i h ! prep>ation ( ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn & ,lune1 t is1 ,i h %ewn h[ ,saturn & ,lune may be r$uc$ out ( _! ,solutions1 by ! help ( ,salt1 into a ,sn[ l1 fusile1 fugaci\s1 pure & dry ,wat]2 :i* ,wat]s are by me call$ ! ,m]curies ( ,saturn & ,lune1 by reason ( _! fusile & volatile nature3 ,!y are metallick ,wat]s n wett+ ! h&s1 & yet by reason ( _! =m d !y be> ! "n ( ,wat]1 because be+ put into a ,crucible1 & molt5 ) a small ,fire1 !y are pellucid & transp>5t l unto ,f\nta9 ,wat]1 insomu* t !y may be se5 ?r\gh ev5 to ! v bottom3 ,b yet ! ,wat] ( ,saturn is ( a m transp>5t cl>ity ?an ! ,wat] ( ,lune is4 ,b =asmu* z our ma9 scope 9 ?is place is to make "s m5tion ( ! use ( ! ,saturn9e ,wat]1 we w let pass o!r matt]s1 & decl>e "s ( ! virtues ( ! said wond]full ,wat] 9 ! melioration ( ! ,metals4 ,let ! lov] ( ,art !re=e "k1 t ! ,saturn9e ,wat] do? display its virtues 9 wa%+ ! ,metals t are to be am5d$4 ,= if any imp]fect ,metal1 z ,iron1 or ,t91 or ,copp]1 be adjoyn$ !reunto1 & held 9 su* a ,vessel1 z 9 :i*1 t ,wat] _c by means ( its fugaci\sness vani% away1 nor ?r\gh its subtile & p5etrat+ p[] run out1 & t x be dige/$ = a :ile 9 su* a ,vessel1 ?is ,saturn9e ,ba? seize? ^u1 wa%e?1 & purge? ! ,metal1 & transmute? x into a bett] & m pure ,metal1 b yet ) no great pr(it1 = x onely %ews ! possibility4 ,b yet if "s t++ ,species be adjoyn$ !reunto1 x does n onely make a pure wa%+1 b likewise exalte? & t+e? ! same1 accord+ z ! t5d5cy ( ! adjoyn$ subject is1 ei!r unto a :ite or a r$ ,t9cture4 ,b :at ^? ,species are1 !re's no ne$ ( disclos+ !m to e "o4 ',tis suffici5t t ,i h laid op5 ! ,wat]1 & ! use !re( 9 ! wa%+ ( ! ,metals4 ,b t ! ,saturn9e ,ba? may ! soon] & readi] seize ^u ! ,metals1 & wa% !m1 x is ! be/ way1 to add "o ?ird "p ( ! ,m]curial ,wat] ( ,lune1 to ! ,m]curial ,wat] ( ,saturn3 :i* ,wat]s d v readily conjoyn1 & ea* help ! o!r 9 ! wa%+1 & d also t+e1 accord+ z ! prop]ty ( t ,t9cture is1 :i* is adjoyn$ !reunto4 ,i w = ,example sake adjoyn ! mann]1 :i* %all bo? %ew ! possibility ( ! ?+1 & adm9i/] occasion ( f>!r se>*4 ,dissolve "o ounce ( pure ,silv] 9 ,aq4 ,=tis1 & ?ree ounces ( common ,lead1 9 m ,aq4 ,=tis1 mix bo? ! ,solutions toge!r1 & precipitate !m1 ei!r ) common ,salt ,wat]1 or ) ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* is all a case4 ,p\r (f ! ,aq4 ,=tis f ! ,coagulum1 aft] its be+ settl$ to ! bottom1 :i* said ,coagulum1 y ne$ n wa% ) ,ra9 ,wat]1 = ?is ,"w1 b press ! liquor onely ?r\gh a ?ick ,cloa? & s free x ( its humidity2 ?is done1 dry ?is metallick ,*eese by ! ,fire1 & y %all h a ,ba? v fit to wa% ,v5us1 ,m>s1 & ,jupit]4 ,& n[ :5 y are m9d$ to try :e!r or no ! success w fadge well1 divide y\r ,ba? into ?ree p>ts1 & wa% ^? ?ree ,metals on ! foll[+ mann]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,let no ,body take x 9 evil "p1 t ,i "h sil5tly pass ov] my secret ba?+ ,lav]1 s]v+ to wa% ! ,metals 91 & n p]mitt+ ! ,wat] x self to g away 9 fume3 ,he t is m9d$ to try ?is ,op]ation1 may = ! fir/ "t make use ( ,crucibles1 :i*1 al?\gh !y may br+ "s loss by lett+ g "p ( ! ,saturn9e ,ba?1 yet not)/&+ !y w demon/rate ! success ( ! bus9ess1 & ! loss by !m caus$ may aft]w>ds be prev5t$ by due ,m$iums4 ,! mann] ( us+ ! ,ba? a=esaid1 is z foll[e?4 ,take ( ! fil+s ( pure ,iron1 ,copp] or ,t9 "o "p1 mix x ) ?ree p>ts ( our dry ,ba?1 & put ! matt] ?us mixt into an e>!n ,vessel1 :i* ha? ! compactness ( ,glass1 su* z ^? are1 :i* are made at ,siburg ne> ,col51 at ,bamb]g 9 ,franconia1 & at ,wald5burg1 ne> ,cassela 9 ,hassia1 & 9 o!r places ( ,g]many4 7,n4 ,b4 ,! common ,vessels & ,crucibles _c reta9 ?is ,wat]1 b x p5etrates ?r\gh !m l ,oil47 ,heat y\r ,vessel s hot z to cause ! ,wat] toge!r ) ! ,metals to melt & fl[ well1 9 :i* liquefaction1 "p inde$ ( ! wat] w pass away 9 fume1 b ?is loss may be easily prev5t$4 ,:5 !re=e y\r ,metal ha? be5 ?us boild = ab\t "o qu>t] ( an h\r1 "p ( ! same w be f\nd wa%t & turn$ into good ,silv]3 nor mu/ y ?us und]/& me z if ! ,silv] 9 ! said ,wat] 7 onely precipitat$ by ! ,metal1 & t no "p ( ! ,metal x self und]w5t any ,transmutation4 ,= albeit t t ,silv] :i* 0 add$ to ! ,saturn9e ,wat] be precipitat$ by ! adjoyn$ ,metal1 & returns into its =m] ,body1 yet nev]!less !re is m ,silv] gott5 ?an 0 add$ to ! ,wat]4 ,= t ,saturn9e ,ba? :ile x is occupi$ ab\t ! dissolution ( ! ,metal1 do? by ! efficacy & ,op]ation ( ! adjoyn$ ,lune1 exalt & t+e "p ( ! ,metal to an high] degree4 ,b al?\gh ?is lab\r does n promise any gold5 ,m\nta9s1 x is "h put = ?is end onely1 namely1 t ! possibility ( ! ?+ may be le>n$ h]eby3 yet not)/&+1 if any "o did b "k h[ to adjoyn to ?is ,saturn9e ,wat]1 a gold5 ,f]m5t1 in/ead ( a silv]y "o1 x c\ld n o!rwise be b t he w\ld get no contemptible ga9 & pr(it3 yet if ! same ,op]ation be s in/itut$ ) a :ite ,f]m5t1 z t n any ! lea/ "p !re( may g away 9 fume1 & be lo/ ( ! ,ba?1 x w br+ no loss4 ,n4 ,b4 ,nei!r is x always ne$full t ! ,f]m5ts ( pure ,metals be adjoyn$ to ?is ,saturn9e ,ba?1 = ,i ?9k t apt ,m9]als may be f\nd1 :i* may be adhibit$ 9 ! room ( aure\s & arg5te\s ,f]m5ts4 ,nay m1 ,i d likewise ?9k t su* subjects may be adjoyn$ to ?is ,saturn9e ,m]curial ,wat]1 z may be !re9 fix$ into :ite & r$ ,t9ctures2 ! ?+ x self ,i h n z yet tri$1 nor d ,i pr(ess my self s great a ,ma/]1 = ,i propose to my self ?is onely end 9 my ,writ+1 namely1 to %ew unto su* z are desir\s aft] transmutations1 ! way ( arriv+ unto ! tru? x self4 ,= x w be f> easi] = e "o t se>*e? into ! bus9ess m ?or\ghly1 & t make? m accurate tryals1 to f9d out f> great] ?+s1 yea mu* m ?an he c\ld ev] believe4 ,m su* ,woman-l ,wa%+s1 & m ,boys ,plays %all 7,god will+7 be manife/$ 9 my ,"w ( ,saturn4 ,b n[ ?is ,saturn9e dry ,ba? may be prep>$ mu* easi]1 on ?is wise foll[+2 *oose y out su* an ,o> or ,m9]a ( ,lead1 :i* is v pure & clean1 & ha? nor ei!r ,iron1 or ,copp]1 or any o!r ,metal admixt !re)all3 7,n4 ,b4 ,if ,silv] be likewise 9 ! ,o>1 x r pr(its ?an h9d]s1 b ! said ,o> mu/ n h mu* e>? mixt 9 x1 & t :i* is on to x mu/ be tak5 f x by wa%+ (f ! same ) fair ,wat]47 ,"o1 two1 ?ree1 or m p\nds ( ?is lead5 ,o> ?us wa%t1 mu/ be put into a /rong ,cucurbit1 & s _m p\nds ( ,_s ( ,salt mu/ be 7put on &7 drawn (f !ncefrom1 :i* ,_s ( ,salt1 z be+ a moi/ & ,philosophical ,fire1 w r$uce ! pure ,o> ( ,lead1 :i* x t\*e? e :]e & 9 all places ( ! same1 into a bright1 ,sn[y1 easily ,meltable1 & fugaci\s ,calx1 :i* is to be well wa%t ) ,wat] & be dri$3 ,?is is t metallick ,ba?1 & t dry ,wat] ( ! ,anci5ts1 :i* wets n ! h&s1 & :i* is able to p]=m admirable ?+s 9 ! ,metals4 ,b t ?is ,philosophical & moi/ ,calc9ation ( ! ,o> ( ,lead1 may be accompli%$ )\t any co/s1 "s ,salt ,wat] mu/ be p\r$ ^u ! ,_s ( ,salt1 9 ! ,cucurbit1 t ! ,salt may asc5d toge!r ) ! ,_s1 & may augm5t ! same ) s great a quantity ( ,_s1 z may quit ! co/s ( ! ,o> & ,fire1 & yield y ! dry ,saturn9e ,ba? = no?+1 :i* said ,ba? may be employ$ v>i\s ways ab\t ! wa%+s & em5dations ( ! ,metals4 ,= out ( ! ,o>s :i* nev] und]w5t ! burn+ by ! ,fire1 & 7 nev] z yet depriv$ ( _! gr[+ faculty1 ?is ,ba? ?us prep>$ is to be pref]r$ f> a=e t1 :i* is made ( ! molt5 ,metal4 ,i d "h op5 to ! /udi\s ( ,art1 ! ,gate t leads unto mo/ great secrets1 :i* 7 nev] s cle>ly manife/$ by any ,man4 ,x mu/ necess>ily !re=e be1 t ei!r ,god mu/ put a /op1 or t ! ,op]ator or ,lab\r] himself mu/ be ( a /upid & simple capacity1 if he _c le>n f ^! in/ructions1 z mu* z to live 9 quietude1 & s furni% himself ) ,food & ,raym5t4 ,if !re=e ,god %all v\*safe 8 ,bless+ unto !e 9 ! use ( ?is secret1 !n give unto him1 ! be/[] ( all good ?+s1 ?y utmo/ ?anks1 & be n unm9dfull ( ! ,poor4 ,su/a9 ?y life by ! works ( ?y h&s1 & let ?y light %9e be=e ! bl9d1 nei!r bury ! same envi\sly 9 ! ,e>?4 ,d good to e "o1 t x may be disc]n$ & appe> :at ,tree ?\ art4 ,ent]ta9 n too great an op9ion ( ?y self1 b rememb] t ?\ art a ,man & mai'/ err & fail4 ,give no body occasion ( qu>rell+ & brawl+4 ,if an unju/ conflict be br\ght ^u !e1 commit ?y self :olly unto ,god1 & he w succ\r !e4 ,give place to ! great]1 & sp>e ! less]1 ,god w def5d !e & suppress ?9e ,enemies4 ,! ,hea!n ,philosoph]s acc\nt$ ! ,prophet ,ezekiel z a cl[ni% ,philosoph]1 because he wrote s v cle>ly ( ! ,div9e ,my/]ies4 ,= !y took x v unt[>dly1 t he 0 n s envi\s1 z to involve su* great ,my/]ies 9 sil5ce1 b wrote s op5ly ( ! same4 ,he t w n[-a-days make x 8 design to w9d himself out ( ! crew ( ,sophi/]s1 & su* k9d ( ,philosoph]s t putte? toge!r hurtfull ,books1 consi/+ ( f9e ,spun1 & s$uc+ words onely me]ly = _! own ga91 & )\t any pr(itable in=mation at all 9 !m2 he ,i say t w\ld free himself f su*1 ov]come !m1 & be> away ! prize1 mu/ imitate t c\ntrey man1 :o on a "t entr+ into a ,f5c+ ,s*ool at ,norimb]g did behold ! ,f5c]s artificially combate toge!r s /rongly & s long1 untill all ! o!rs be+ tir$1 & =sak+ ! ,/age1 !re rema9$ b onely "o z sole victor2 :o1 ) a disda9full look1 contemn+ all ! re/1 assur$ himself ( ! victory4 ,be+ !re=e ab\t tak+ up ! ,prize-,money !re deposit$1 out /eps ! ,c\ntryman1 say+1 y %all n h ! rew>d1 except y beat me too (f ! ,/age3 ,fight !re=e he mu/ ) ! ,c\ntryman1 or =sake ! prize2 b promis+ himself an assur$ ,victory1 he ex]cise? 8 mo/ curi\s & artificial po/ures1 :i* he _h le>n$ 9 ! f5c+ ,s*ool1 !reby to make a spe$y dispat* ) ! ,c\ntryman1 suppos+ t ! ,c\ntryman w\ld be fright$1 & lay+ d[n 8 ,weapons1 quit ! ,/age4 ,! ,c\ntryman be+ no ways sc>$ /ood v quiet 7z confid+ 9 8 own /r5g?7 s long1 till ! ,f5c] approa*+ ne>] ) 8 oblique ,fl\ri%es1 made z 'tw]e a ,:eel a=e 8 ,nose1 :om ! ,c\ntryman /ruck all along1 ) su* a sm>t bl[ z made ! ,hair ( 8 ,head flye (f1 & ! ,bl\d run ab\t 8 ,e>s4 ,s artificial a ,combatant z ?is be+ o'er?r[n1 he 0 ask$ by t pla9 ,c\ntrey ,fell[1 :e!r or no he w\ld yet once m try ! =tune ( ! ,play1 b he w\ld no m prove ! ,c\ntrey d[n-"r bl[s ( a ,non-,citiz51 b left bo? ! ,money & ,hon\r ( ! ,victory to ! ,c\ntryman1 :o be+ ask$ h[ he dur/ adv5ture ^u s artificial & exp]i5c$ a ,f5c]1 & c\ld s o'ercome him1 he repli$1 t he p]ceiv$ ! ,f5c] us$ _m oblique ,skipp+s1 b 0 no /rong ,man3 & !re=e ,i oppos$ my /r5g? to 8 artificial ,fl\ri%es1 & s ) "o bl[ /ruck him d[n4 ,by ?is ,hi/ory x is evid5t1 t t f9ely ,spun1 & sophi/ical prat+ ( ! ,s*ools1 makes no?+ to ! purpose b a c]ta9 exp]i5ce1 & an infallible k ( ?+s bo? is & s rema9s ! sole ,mi/ress4 ,= ! sake ( ^? t are lov]s ( div9e & natural ,miracles1 'tis exp$i5t t ,i yet f>!r manife/ "s c]ta9 secrets ( ,salt1 :i* are hi!rto altoge!r unkn[n1 & %all be %ewn unto my ,fri5ds 9 my ,laboratory4 ,nor d ,i at all d\bt1 b t "s few w be f\nd :o w easily und]/& ^! ?+s1 & look on !m z ?+s cr$ible4 ,b ,i matt] n1 :e!r !y cr$it me :o speak ! v tru? or n4 ,x suffice? me t ,i c n onely p]=m ! ?+s ,i say1 b likewise %ew !m to ,fri5ds1 :]eby !y may be able to reap "s b5efit & pr(it !refrom4 ,salt may be s introv]t$ by ! ,op]ation ( ! ,fire1 z t x %all lose its %>p prop]ties1 & acquire a sweetness1 & be br\ght by ! help ( o!r ,vegetables & ( ,wat]1 unto ,f]m5tation1 & s yield a good & sweet burn+ ,_s1 a cle>1 sweet1 & /rong :ite ,ale1 cons]v+ its ta/ = _m ye>s2 v>i\s dr9ks1 n unlike 9 ta/ to ! ,w9e made ( ,honey & ,fruits ( ,trees1 /rong & cle> ,v9eg>1 & :ite ,t>t>1 fully z pr(itable = su* ,op]ations1 z ! common & natural ,t>t> ( ,w9e is wont to be us$ ab\t1 & may be ) ^? o!rs a=e m5tion$ prep>$ ) small *>ges4 ,! ,air & ,fire d 9 a %ort "t transmute ,salt1 into true natural ,salt-pet]1 :i* is no small pr(it4 ,! ,fire do? likewise v easily end[ common ,salt ) su* k9d ( prop]ties1 z r5d] x capable ( fatn+ & dung+ b>r5 ,fields1 ,v9es1 ,fruit ,trees1 ,hops1 & all o!r ,g>d5 ,h]bs z well z ,%eeps or ,bea/s ,dung4 ,salt is also s *ang$ by ! ,fire 9 few h\rs "t1 z to put on a magnetick nature1 & attract ! moi/ure & wat] out ( ! ,air1 & to reta9 x ) x self a long :ile1 & !re=e is n easily dri$ up by ! ,sun4 ,corn1 z ,oats1 ,b>ley1 ,rye1 ,:eat1 ,pease1 ,beans1 & o!r ,se$s be+ /eep$ 9 su* a ,salt = a ,night1 d by means !re(1 gr[ up ! spe$i] out ( ! ,e>?4 ,x is v pr(itable !re=e 9 ! ,summ] ,season1 :]e9 !re's sc>city ( ,ra91 & especially 9 s&y ,gr\nds1 because x holds ! ,ra9 ,wat] a good :ile1 s t x is n s easily dri$ up by ! ,sun4 ,besides1 too1 t ,salt is ( su* attract+ virtues z t "o ounce !re(1 be+ put 9 "s little ,glass to two ounces ( ,wat]1 h>d5s all ?is ,wat]1 9 ! lik5ess ( ,salt1 s z t y may c>ry ! same ab\t y 9 a ,pap]2 :]eas !re 7 two p>ts ( ,wat] to "o ( ,salt4 ,?is ,salt ab\nds ) yet _m o!r wond]full virtues1 "s ( :i* ,i h decl>$ 9 my ,treatise1 ( ! ,nature ( ,salts1 /il+ x by ! "n ( ,sal ,mirabilis1 & t n )\t good cause4 ,x is ( ! =m ( ,salt-pet]1 & is void ( all ,acrimony1 x is a little bitt]i% to ! ta/1 & is ( a ,balsamick ,nature4 ,= be+ rub'd on ,beef or o!r su* l ,fle%1 x keeps ! same1 ?\gh expos$ to ! op5 ,air1 f be+ infe/$ ) ,magots1 & f be+ corrupt$3 ,& !re=e x is an efficaci\s subject1 ) :i* z be+ a mo/ efficaci\s ,balsom1 dead ,bodies are cons]v$ f corruption4 ,x conv]ts all ?+s put into x1 9 long process ( "t1 into an h>d ,/one1 & ab\nds ) _m o!r wondr\s virtues1 :i* 7= c]ta9 causes17 ,i pass by 9 sil5ce at ?is "t4 ,p>acelsus calls x ,sal ,enixum1 b ,i ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,nor ought x to seem at all wond]full1 t common ,salt do? s easily obta9 by ! ,op]ation ( ! ,fire1 a bett] & sweet] quality4 ,i d 9 v de$ affirm1 t n onely ! common ,kit*9 ,salt1 b ev5 ^? too1 :i* are ( a mo/ bit+ corrosivity1 z ,aqua ,=tis1 ,aqua ,regia1 ,oil ( ,salt1 ( ,sulphur1 & ( ,vitriol1 may by a c]ta9 sweet ,vegetable1 7)\t ! addition ( any contr>y ,salt7 be br\ght to su* a pass 9 ?ree h\rs "t1 z t a ,man _c p]ceive ! lea/ ,corrosion at all 9 !m4 ,nay m1 if ?is v ,salt ha? dissolv$ up any ,metals1 x does n "p ) !m1 b holds !m /ill3 s t ! corrosive ,solution ( ,gold :i* is made ) ,oil ( ,salt1 becomes a sweet liquor1 :i* likewise comes s to pass1 ) ! ,solutions ( ,silv]1 & ( ! o!r ,metals3 s t by ?is way excell5t ,m$icam5ts may mo/ easily be made out ( ,metals4 ,new ,w9es be+ f]m5t$ ) su* a ,salt1 d *ange _! ,t>t> into sweet ,w9e1 & become cle> 9 a mon?s "t1 & sudd5ly h bo? ! ta/ & od\r z old ,w9es usually h4 ,c]ta9ly x is a secret ( v great conc]nm5t1 :5 by reason ( ! coldness ( ! ,air1 ! ,w9es _c atta9 unto _! due maturity4 ,n4 ,b4 ,!re app]ta9s to ?is f]m5tation1 a s+ul> & excell5t ,artifice1 by :i* ! ,w9es & o!r dr9ks are promot$ to a spe$y & /rong f]m5tation1 insomu* t ! ,w9e boils 9 ! ,vessel1 ?\gh ! ,vessel %\ld be set out to ! ,sn[ & ,ice 9 ! colde/ "t ( ,w9t]3 :]eby ! ,w9es mu/ ne$s be made bett]1 /rong]1 & sweet]4 ,x is a v artificial inv5tion1 hi!rto conceal$ by me1 b n[ ,i am m9d$ to reveal ! same unto my ,fri5ds4 ,by ! same ,salt too1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,me!gl91 & o!r dr9ks may be 9 %ort "t turn$ into good & %>p ,v9eg> )\t ! help ( ! ,sun1 or ( a w>m ,/ove4 ,if !re=e any "o ne$s = 8 ,op]ations any di/ill$ ,v9eg>1 he may ev5 di/ill x 9 wood5 ,vessels1 )\t any ,sp>kle ( ,fire1 onely 9 ! ,air1 by ! prop] efficacy ( ! liquors !mselves1 & by ! help ( ! ,air3 & ?is 9 su* wise1 z t a :ole ,b>rel ( di/ill$ ,v9eg> w n co/ s mu* z "o ,tok51 ! ,b>rels or ,vessels except$1 :i* v]ily is a mo/ ,artificial ,di/illation4 ,?us likewise by ! same means may a sweet burn+ ,_s be di/ill$ out ( ,ale1 ,w9e1 & o!r ! l ,liquors4 ,any common ,w9e may be r5dr$ s /rong by ! help ( a c]ta9 sweet ,salt & artificial f]m5tation1 z t x _c be drunk because ( its /r5g?4 ,"s ,pots full onely !re(1 be+ p\r$ into a ,b>rel full ( small ,w9e1 w make ! same s /rong1 z to equalize x ) g5]\s ,w9e4 ,he t is s m9d$ may add "s sweet ,spices 9 ! f]m5tation1 & s make x ! m sweet1 m efficaci\s1 & m :olsome1 & s a little quantity !re( be+ p\r$ into ano!r ,b>rel w make all ! ,w9e !re9 conta9$ become sweet & good4 ,out ( common ,salt may easily be made good ,allum & ,vitriol1 no less usefull = ! ,dy]s ?an ! natural are4 ,x is likewise a ?+ easily feasible1 & t too 9 few h\rs space1 to turn ! same into a fi]y nature1 & make x h ! same prop]ty z ! ,salt made ( ,wood ,a%es1 & ( ! burnt ,lees ( ,w9e & su* l1 & z ,pot ,a%es h1 & may s]ve = ! ,soap ,boil]s & be appli$ to ! same uses t ^? ,salts are us$ =4 ,moreov]1 /ore ( sweet ,_s ( ,salt may be gott5 ) small *>ges out ( common ,salt1 s]v+ n onely = ! prep>ation ( _m excell5t ,m$icam5ts1 b also = ! maturation ( ! mean] & unripe ,metals1 z we said a=e4 ,^! & ! l wond]full ?+s1 yea & v _m su* effects incr$ible to ! unskilfull do? t contemptible & common ,salt produce1 to ! exce$+ b5efit & pr(it ( mank9d3 :i* excell5t ?+s ,i nei!r w\ld nor c\ld 7= ! hon\r ( ,god1 ! giv] ( all good ?+s1 & = ! sake & pr(it ( mank9d7 any long] conceal4 ,b "s or o!r may object & say1 if by ! help ( common ,salt1 su* great ?+s may be effect$1 :y d n y pref] ! same be=e ,salt-pet]1 :i* y h s exce$+ly prais$ 9 ! ?ird ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & h con/itut$ x ! ,mon>* z x 7 ( ! :ole ,_w3 :]eas not)/&+ x is s v5em\s a ,dragon z is wont to dev\r all ?+s4 ,c't ^! two ,salts ,i pray1 namely ! common & ,salt-pet]1 divide ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,_w betwe5 !m1 & be> sway & comm& bo? toge!r4 ,to su* ,i answ]1 t al?\gh t common ,salt be ! produc] ( _m wond]full effects1 yet mu/ x ne$s give place unto ,salt-pet]1 :i* be+ inflam$ & on ,fire is wont to ov]turn huge ,m\nta9s1 & bl[ !m up into ! ,air1 :i* ?+ see+ common ,salt _c d1 'tis b fitt+ & "r t x %\ld be dignifi$ ) s great a ,title4 ,h[ev]1 be+ by ! ,op]ation ( ! ,fire & ,air made equal unto ,salt-pet]1 & p]=m+ ! same effects1 x may !n wor?ily be grac$ z ,salt-pet] is ) ! ,title ( ,mon>cy4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! effects :i* ,i h attribut$ to common ,salt & ,salt-pet]1 ,i c e h\r %ew1 9 v de$1 to be mo/ true4 ,ill !re=e d !y d1 t b>k aga9/ me = say+ t ,salt-pet] is a univ]sal ,dissolv5t1 & t endeav\r by _! tatl+ reproa*es to ob/ruct ! tru?4 ,:y d !y n produce "s bett] ?+1 see+ !y w n admit ( ?is univ]sal ,dissolv5t8 su* ,m5 z ^! d no?+ else b bewray _! own fooli%ness1 & kick aga9/ ! ,pricks4 ,_h !y ev] done ought1 or set _! h&s to "w1 = ! sake ( se>*+ ?r\ghly into nature1 !y w\ld nev] s boldly contemn1 & reject t1 :i* !y nev] z yet und]/ood4 ,!y behave !mselves v basely1 & cle>ly discov] unto all ,m5's view1 t !y h suckt 9 _! unc]ta9 & fooli% ,op9ions1 by ! b>e read+ & he>+ ( unc]ta9 & dubi\s ,writ]s1 ^: mean+ not)/&+ !y und]/& n2 = my "p ,i rema9 con/ant 9 my ,op9ion1 & say1 t ,salt-pet] is an univ]sal ,dissolv5t1 & is able to dissolve all ! ?+s 9 ! :ole ,_w1 if x be made use ( 9 ?ree =ms or %apes4 ,:atsoev] ! acid ,_s !re(1 or ! ,eagle ) its %>p ,claws _c effect1 its fix$ ,salt1 or ! fi]y ,lyon w accompli%3 & :atsoev] is impossible to be done by ^! two1 ! ,griffon :i* ha? its rise f ! ,eagle & ,lyon1 w artificially p]=m4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! acid ,_s ( ,nit] do? n dissolve sulphure\s subjects1 b m]curials onely3 ,contr>ywise1 ! fix ,nit] do? n seize ^u m]curial subjects1 b sulphure\s ones2 b ! flame ( ,salt-pet] p]=ms bo?3 :i* v]ily is wond]full1 t ?+s s unlike %\ld 9 "s few h\rs "t be extract$ out ( "o & ! same subject4 ,= ! corrosive ,_s prep>$ out ( ,salt-pet] by ,di/illation1 & likewise ! fix ,salt1 are mo/ bitt] enemies to ea* o!r1 :i* ru9at+ & slay+ "o ano!r1 & be+ dead1 return ag5 unto t :i* !y 7 a=e1 & p>takes ( bo? natures2 :i* ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s d cle>ly po9t out unto u by ! ,griffon1 :i* is head$ & w+$ l an ,eagle1 & ! h9d] "p ( its ,body l a ,lyon1 z we h m5tion$ m at l>ge 9 ! =ego+ ?ird "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,^u him t rightly und]/&s ?is anci5t ,fable ( ! ,griffon1 ,lion1 & ,eagle1 do? ! ,sun %9e1 = he w get no small pr(it to himself !ncefrom4 ,:atsoev] ! ,corrosive ,eagle dissolves & te>s a-pieces1 t ! fix & fi]y ,lion precipitates4 ,& :atsoev] ! ,lion dev\rs1 t ! ,eagle do? ag5 snat* f him3 b !y kill ea* ! o!r1 ( :ole dead bodies ! ,griffon exi/s1 :i* ha? ! body ( ! ,eagle & ,lion4 ,by h[ mu* ! (tn] ?is lab\r is repeat$1 s mu* ! m pot5t & /rong] do? ! ,griffon come to be1 especially if bo? ! ,eagle & ! ,lion h fill$ !mselves ) food & are gr[n fat2 or by h[ mu* ! bigg] ! ,eagle & ! ,lion are gr[n1 by su* ,subjects z are agreeable unto !m1 a=e _! mutual fight+2 ! ,griffon do? also become ( magnitude proportionable4 ,once e day !re=e may su* a conflict1 slaught]1 revivification1 & transmutation ( ^! two fight+ & capital ,enemies1 viz4 ! ,eagle & ,lion into ! ,griffon be made4 ,b if y w\ld h x pr(itable1 !n mu/ ,vulcan %>p5 ,saturn's ,sy!1 by :i* he may divide ! ,griffon 9 twa91 & may turn :atev] proce$$ f ! ,eagle1 into ! ,eagle aga92 & may transmute t :i* arose f ! ,lion into ! ,lion ag54 ,:5 ! dom9ion ( ! ,griffon is divid$1 & t ! ,eagle be>s sway onely ov] 8 birds1 & ! ,lion onely ov] 8 bea/s1 l two ,k+s1 !n all is well1 & !re's no w>4 ,b if once ! ,eagle endeav\rs to snat* away f ! ,lion 8 prey1 !n arise? a great w>1 & ( s long a cont9uance1 till !y h sla9 ea* ! o!r1 ( ^: bodies ! ,gods doe make ! ,griffon4 ,b :5 ! ,griffon becomes too disda9full1 & affecte? ,tyranny1 & designs to be> rule ov] birds & bea/s toge!r1 he is ag5 divid$ by ,vulcan1 by ! p]swasion ( old ,saturn1 t s he may return by a reit]at$ transmutation into ! ,eagle & ,lion3 :i* :eel or rotation ( reciprocal transmutation do? nev] re/1 b conv]ts x self or turns x self r\nd 9 a p]petual c\rse = ,man's puni%m5t1 z long z x %all please ! mo/ high ,god1 :o1 at la/1 w put an end to all fight+s1 slaught]1 & cont5tion1 t afflict ?is _w3 at :i* "t all ! ,eagles & ,lions :i* ev] 7 9 ! _w1 %all be turn$ into ! ,great ,griffon1 :i* w r5d & ov]?r[ ! :ole ,e>?4 ,?is "t all pi\s ,s\ls doe expect & wait = ) ard5t desire1 & _m sighs1 t !y may be at la/ fre$ f ! talons ( ! ,eagles1 :i* r5d all ?+s a-pieces1 & f ! claws ( ! ro>+ ,lions1 & enjoy ev]la/+ peace & quietude4 ,?us mu* may suffice to h be5 spok5 ( ,salt-pet] at ?is "t1 :i*1 h[ x may be prep>$ v pl5tifully1 & ) great pr(it1 out ( ! ,salts ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 ,i h already decl>$ 9 ! =ego+ ?ird ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,he n[ t dreams ( s manag+ 8 affairs z to reap b5efit & pr(it to himself !ncefrom1 may inquire into ! bus9ess by a m accurate m$itation & se>*4 ,yet let him "k1 ,t ,salt-pet] may be v easily made ( _m vile ,subjects1 :i* may be e :]e _h3 ( :i* ,salt1 if y h pl5ty1 y _c want o!r ?+s4 ,= n onely mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5ts aga9/ all k9ds ( ,diseases may be made ) ,salt-pet]1 z likewise ! gr[+ faculty ( ,fruits spr++ out ( ! ,e>?1 be promot$1 z ( ,corn1 ,w9e1 & su*-l ?+s necess>y = ! su/a9+ ( ! life ( ,man2 b also pure good ,gold may v easily1 b ) great pr(it1 be gott5 out ( ! imp]fect ,metals4 ,see+ !n1 t by means !re(1 a man may be suppli$ ) firm heal?1 food1 & raym5t1 & ) ,gold & ,silv]1 :at o!r ?+ is !re1 ,i pray1 t he c want8 ,t :i* ,i h s (t5 said1 ,i doe "h repeat & affirm1 ,t !re is n 9 ! :ole ,_w any subject t c comp>e ) ,salt-pet]1 mu* less be pref]r$ be=e x4 ,su* a noble1 yea s k+ly a ,subject !re=e z ?is is1 well des]ves to be mo/ highly hon\r$ by u1 & to be se>*t into by ! utmo/ ( our endeav\rs1 because ( ! s great b5efits x be/[s ^u ,mank9d4 ,we w !re=e proclaim & pron\nce ,salt-pet] to be ! ,mon>* ( ! :ole ,_w1 ?\gh all its & my enemies1 :o endeav\r to bespatt] our hon\r & repute ) ! br&s ( infamy1 doe ev5 bur/ = malice4 ,o mo/ fooli% m51 ) h[ va9 a hope doe ye expect ! ,lion & ,mon>* f ! ,nor?1 z ! ,jews doe _! ,messiah1 :o came above #afjj ye>s ago4 ,! ,lion ( ! ,nor?1 & ! ,mon>* ( ! ,_w is ev5 at ?is "t pres5t1 & ha? always be51 b yet ha? be5 kn[n b by a few2 ! full & p]fect revelation ( :i*1 ,god alone kn[s4 ,i doe v]ily ?9k ! "t is n[ at h&2 ,^! ?+s :i* are kn[n unto u conc]n+ him1 are all ( !m b p>ticul>s1 & v few too4 ,b if ! said ,nor!rn ,lion %all f9d out & dig =? ! treasures :i* lye hidd5 9 ! ,m\nta9s1 !n w he at la/ exhibit 8 p[] to be se51 & %ew himself to be ! ,mon>* ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,salt-pet] is t great & fire-spitt+ ,dragon1 ! keep] ( ! ,gold5 ,apples1 & t v5om\s ,basilisk :i* kills all ?+s ) 8 looks4 ,if he be b fixt & made con/ant 9 ! fire1 !n is he t ,salam&] liv+ 9 ! fire1 & t ,phnix ! bird ( ! ,sun1 :i* hav+ ga!r$ pure ,gold out ( ! ,s&1 use? x to ! mak+ ( h] ne/1 & arriv+ to its utmo/ old age1 burns h] self2 out ( ^: ,a%es o!r ,phnix's are produc$4 ,he t desires to "k m ( ! ,griffon1 ,phnix1 ,dragon1 ,basilisk1 & ,salam&]1 all :i* doe exce$+ly ?ir/ aft] ,gold1 & dig x out ( ! ,e>? & keep x1 may read ,pl9y1 & o!r ! anci5t ,writ]s ( natural ?+s2 z also ,ambrosius ,calep9e's ,diction>y ( eight ,languages1 & ( ! la/ ,edition4 ,! ,conclusion4 ,^! 7,o fri5dly ,read]7 are ! ?+s :i* ,i 0 will+ to publi% at ?is "t = ! ,c\ntries good2 ,_h ,i _h m "t & opportunity1 ,i w\ld h add$ m pr(itable secrets1 & su* too z are ( no small mom5t4 ,if ,i f9d t ^! "h writt5 are acceptable1 ,i w 9 a subjoyn$ ,app5dix make a cle>] int]pretation ( su* obscure places z may be h]e9 met )4 ,n4 ,b4 ,i w\ld h ! fri5dly ,read] "h "k1 t al?\gh ,i h writt5 ^! ,f\r ,p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many cle> en\gh1 above my o!r ,writ+s or m cle> ?an ! o!rs yet not)/&+ ,i h res]v$ = my self & my fri5ds some:at among/ all ! ,processes1 & ways ( op]ation1 s t ,i "k h[ to effect ! prep>ations ( ,salt-pet]1 & to make use ( its v>i\s prop]ties1 9 extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! ,o>s1 & 9 ! melioration ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 & transmut+ !m into ,gold & ,silv] mu* easi]1 & f> m comp5di\sly1 & ) mu* less co/s4 ,! ?+s :i* ,i h writt51 ,i h writt5 = e "o1 ,fri5ds & ,foes toge!r2 ,! o!r1 & ^? bett] ,secrets1 ,i h res]v$ to my self & my fri5ds4 ,?is %all n[ 7,god will+7 be my *iefe/ c>e1 t my ,laboratory1 9 :i* ! tru? ( ! :ole bus9ess %all be %[n unto my fri5ds1 may be fitt$ up & made ready4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ! ,pr9ces & ,noble m51 ^: t]ritories su* metallick treasures are 91 & _c be extract$ by ! help ( common fusion1 may consid]1 :e!r or no x w be agreeable to _! m9ds to make use ( ^! my ,artificial1 & n vulg> ,op]ations 9 extract+ ! ,gold & ,silv] by ,salt & ,salt-pet] out ( su*-l aurif]\s subjects4 ,if x %all seem unto !m a ?+ wor? :ile1 to in/itute su* op]ations = ! pr(it ( _! ,c\ntries1 !y may s5d unto me a fit p]son1 & "o t kn[s h[ to deal 9 ! fire1 & "o t is ( a sil5t disposition1 & ( good education1 :o may le>n ! v "w x self 9 my ,laboratory4 ,b !y t are ,lords ( su* places z doe n conta9 9 !m ^? aurif]\s ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 & c nev]!less get /ore ( !m f ! bord]+ ,c\ntries1 & are desir\s ( am5d+ !m1 & us+ !m = _! pr(it1 we d5y n to %ew & disclose ! ,art unto !m too1 7! p]sons always consid]$17 namely t artificial & moi/ ,extraction ( ! volatile & fix ,gold1 n onely out ( ,m9]als1 ,/ones1 ,s&1 & ,clay1 b likewise out ( ! already-molt5 ,metals !mselves1 z ,lead1 ,t91 ,iron1 & ,copp]2 9 :i* ,metals1 !re is (t5 times hidd5 mu* ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* admits n ( be+ extract$ by ! common melt+ ,fire2 b is easily drawn !re\t (1 by ! maturation & sep>ation t is caus$ by ,salt & ,salt-pet]1 & s br\ght to common use4 ,all ^! ?+s we w n be lo? to make fri5ds p>tak]s (1 z likewise ( o!r r>e & artificial inv5tions1 & su* z are pr(itable to all k9ds ( m51 none except$2 :i* are su* ?+s z w br+ mu* pr(it to my ,c\ntry1 & %all be %ewn 9 my ,laboratory1 publickly1 & privately unto fri5ds3 b ) ?is proviso1 namely1 if ! said fri5ds w fai?fully promise unto me1 t !y w ) a fai?full sil5ce conceal ^? secrets :i* !y %all see & le>n f me1 & improve ! same1 onely to ! hon\r ( ,god1 to ! com=t ( ! sick1 to ! help & succ\r ( poor ,wid[s & ,orphans1 & to ! def5ce ( ! ,tru?2 & n use !m to ,diabolical disda91 & dete/able pride1 & o!r fool]ies & vanities4 ,! ,end ( ! ,f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,,g]many4 ,cle>ly & ,solidly demon/rat+1 & z x 7 %ew+ ) ! ,f+]s1 :at ,al*ymy is1 & :at b5efit may by ! help !re(1 be gott5 e :]e1 & 9 mo/ places ( ,g]many4 ,writt5 & ,publi%$ to ! ,hon\r ( ,god ! giv] ( all good ?+s1 prim>ily2 & to ! ,hon\r ( all ! great ones ( ! ,c\ntry2 & = ! ,heal?1 ,pr(it1 & ,assi/ance aga9/ ,=reign ,invasions1 ( all _! ,inhabitants t are by due "r & ob$i5ce subject unto !m4 ,l z ! weighty comm& ( ,god injoyns all ,*ildr5 to love _! ,p>5ts1 & to submit !mselves unto !m1 ) a due ob$i5ce 9 all lawfull & equitable ?+s1 & to yield !m due fidelity3 ,ev5 s likewise do? he require f e subject a due ob$i5ce to _! p>ticul> ,magi/rates1 t !y mo/ will+ly obey !m 7) a fai?full obs]vance1 z be+ ! ,fa!rs ( ! ,c\ntrey1 & to :om !y are ti$ by all "r ( ,fidelity7 9 all su* ?+s z pass n beyond ! b\nd>ies ( equity1 & )all x behoves ea* su* subject to communicate any ?+ :atsoev] t is requisite = _! safety & def5ce1 & = ! repell+ & beat+ (f ! ,enemies4 ,! consid]ation ( ?is dutifull s]vice1 :i* b9ds e ,subject to 8 ,magi/rate1 /irr$ me up 7see+ t greiv\s & sudd5 ,fire :i* almo/ de/roy$ all ! ,k+dom ( ,pol&1 & !re=e fe>+1 le/ by dilat+ x self x %\ld also detrim5t our ,c\ntrey7 to take c>e 9 publi%+1 "s f\r ye>s ago1 a little ,book intitul$ ! fir/ ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,i !re9 taught1 by :at means ! va/ pl5ty ( ,corn & ,w9e might be s conc5trat$ z to be easily pres]v$ & kept1 & s be made s]viceable = ! common good1 & ( exce$+ pr(it1 9 future calamit\s times4 ,i likewise %ew$ ! way & mann] ( "s o!r ,arts1 & su* z are mo/ usefull = ! common good ( ! ,c\ntrey1 'mong/ :i*1 t discov]y ( mak+ ,salt-pet] out ( old & rott5 ,wood1 7f :i* may a va/ quantity !re( be _h7 is none ( ! meane/4 ,i h also be?\ght my self ( ano!r way ( pleasur+ my ,c\ntrey ) no small b5efit a=e ,i die1 & ?us ,i int5d x4 ,fir/ ( all1 ,i w\ld h ! :ole ,_w "k by ?is small ,"w or ,treatise1 t ,i h a m9d to demon/rate ! mo/ pr(itable & pr9cipal secrets :i* ,i h treat$ ( 7p>tly op5ly or pla9ly1 & p>tly obscurely or m d>kly7 9 ^? f\r p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & t bo? to ! high & l[ 9 my publick & private ,laboratory1 a=e ?is ye> is run ab\t4 ,to ?is end1 ,i h already ! *iefe/ & mo/ necess>y ,ut5sils at h&1 & :5 all ! necess>y provision is gott5 toge!r & made ready1 ^? said ,arcanums :i* w be s exce$+ly pr(itable to ! ,c\ntrey1 %all be visibly demon/rat$ to su* z ! *iefe/ ,magi/rates %all make *oise (1 & to o!r hone/ ,citiz5s & ,m5 ( ! ,c\ntrey4 ,& among/ ^! ,arcana's :i* are ( su* great b5efit1 ! ?ree foll[+ ones are ! mo/ pr9cipal4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! fir/ is1 ! mak+ ( good ,salt-pet] out ( contemptible1 & e :]e obvi\s subjects4 ,! second is1 h[ by ! help ( ?is ,salt-pet]1 easily & copi\sly to extract ! fugitive1 & ! fixt ,gold & ,silv] & ,copp] out ( ! ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 ) a great deal ( pr(it & mighty advantage1 & t )\t any melt+ or fusion by ,fire4 ,! ?ird is ?is1 ! tru? & c]ta9ty ( ,al*ymy %all be %[n1 & x %all be prov$1 t x is n any va9 dream1 deceitfull ,phantasie or ,fallacy1 z ! greate/ "p & numb] ( its hat]s & ,ignoramus's h hi!rto sl&]\sly report$2 b t x is a mo/ true ,artifice1 & ( wondr\s consequ5ce1 by ! help ( :i*1 7x mak+ use ( ,fire & ,salt17 all contemptible ,m9]als & ,metals1 & :i* are ( no great ga91 z ,lead1 ,iron1 ,t91 ,bismu?1 ,cobolt1 ,z9k1 ,lap ,calam9>is1 ,m>*asites1 all o!r fugaci\s ,m9]als may be s fix$ & rip5$1 z t mu* & true & con/ant ,gold & ,silv] may be extract$ out ( !m ) small co/s1 b abundance ( pr(it4 ,^! ?ree secrets v]ily are 9 my judgm5t ( great mom5t & !re=e are wor?y = ! great ones1 & ,pr9ces1 & o!r ,fa!rs ( ! common ,weal to be made p>tak]s !re( by reveal+ ! same unto !m4 ,i h deem$ x wor? :ile1 9 a few words to illu/rate ! incr$ible utility !ncefrom aris+1 t any "o t ha? b any reason may p]ceive x4 ,& fir/1 z conc]n+ ,salt-pet]1 ! :ole ,_w kn[s :at pr(itable & ne$full a subject x is4 ,!re c nev] be s great a quantity !re( prep>$1 b x may n onely be appli$ to necess>y uses b also to su* z br+ a great deal ( pr(it4 ,i =be> to speak ( its mo/ great use & exce$+ pr(it 9 mak+ ,gun-p[d]1 :i* no ,k+doms1 no ,common-weal?s c want to def5d _! ,c\ntrey )all1 & drive (f _! ,enemies4 ,& if !re 7 no ne$ ( x = ?is ?+1 yet w\ld x be ( mighty mom5t1 & br+ 9 abundance ( pr(it by extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! poor] ,o>s :i* w n be> ! *>ges ( melt+1 & n[ !re w nev] be s mu* ,gold & ,silv]1 z t x w n be ( any pr(it to a ,c\ntrey4 ,nay m1 if !re 7 no want ( ,gun-p[d]1 nor ( ,gold nor ,silv]1 7:i* "t :5 'twill come1 & h[ x %\ld come1 = my "p ,i _c see7 yet 7hav+ ,pet]7 we _c be 9 want ( ,bread2 & h[ great soev] ! pl5ty is ( ,w9e1 & ,corn1 & ,fruits1 yet !re is nev] wont to be too mu*4 ,corn & ,se$s be+ mac]at$ ) ,salt pet] a=e !y are s[n1 & ! ,roots ( ,v9es & ,trees be+ moi/n$ ) a v little ( its liquor1 d n onely gr[ m pl5te\sly1 b also produce m pl5ty ( ,fruits1 & su* z rip5 f> soon]1 & are ( a sweet] ,ta/1 ?an if !y 7 dung'd ) t /9k+ ,bea/s ,dung liquor4 ,if !n1 ,salt-pet] be a subject s excell5t1 z t we c by no means want x1 & t x may s easily be prep>$ out ( ,wood & ,/ones 9 pl5ty2 if above all o!r ?+s x makes ! ,e>? fruitfull1 if x c extract pl5ty ( true ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! contemptible ,s& & ,fl9ts1 :at c we desire m f x1 unless x be a s\nd & heal?full ,body1 :]eby we may 9 fulness ( heal? quietly & peaceably enjoy su* great b5efits v\*saf$ u by ,god8 ,b n[ ?is v same ,salt be+ ju/ly call$ ! wond] ( ! ,_w c be/[ ^u u1 ?is v heal? we speak (4 ,i d affirm t ,al*ymy x self1 or ! ,transmutation ( ! less]1 or mean] ,metals into ! great] or m noble1 & into ,gold & ,silv]1 is n a va9 dream+ dotage1 & an op9ion void ( reason1 b is ! v tru? x self1 & confirm$ by _m exp]im5ts2 ! demon/ration ( :i*1 ,i d1 ,god will+1 ?is ,summ] n ra%ly b advis$ly set ab\t %ew+ x by publick & evid5t exp]im5ts1 & its use = ! good ( ! ,c\ntry4 ,n[ !n1 =asmu* z ! ,c\ntrey is e :]e suffici5tly /or$ ) ,iron1 ,lead1 ,salt & o!r m9]al matt]s1 & su* l contemptible subjects1 & yet not)/&+ !re is n at pres5t any pr(it aris+ !reby2 v]ily x _c be1 b t 9 a few ye>s "t 7if su* melt+ ,h\ses 7 9 all places made7 ,m5 w\ld be r5dr$ ,ma/]s ( great ,treasures4 ,:o kn[s :at ,god w d1 & :e!r or no x may n s come to pass1 t x may be said ( ! great ones ( our ,c\ntrey z is m5tion$ 9 ,holy ,writ conc]n+ ,solomon4 ,& he made ,silv] z pl5tifull z ! ,/ones t lie 9 ! ,/reets1 c4 ,b t ,i may yet m op5 ! ,eyes ( ! ,/udi\s aft] all1 & %[ !m1 by :at means all ^! ?+s may come to pass1 & fall out true1 ,i d h]eby assure him1 t !re's no ne$ ( tak+ ^? ,metals = ?is ,fusion1 t are already pure en\gh z ,iron1 ,lead1 ,t91 & already fit to be imploy$ ab\t ,mans use2 no1 ^? common & sulphure\s lead5 ,m9]a's or ,o>s :i* are f\nd to be uncapable ( yield+ pr(itable & v5al or sellable ,lead1 are well en\gh = ?is ,fusion & op]ation we speak (2 & s likewise ^? ,irony & ,copp]y ,o>s1 out ( :i* 7see+ !y admit n by nature ( any fusion or melt+7 mallable fusile ,copp] or ,iron _c be extract$4 ,= ?is ,op]ation ( ours ne$s n ,copp]1 ,iron or ,lead to "w ^u1 z be+ cont5t ) ^? poor sort ( ,o>s1 & ) ! b>e ,salt :i* ! ,e>? is e :]e well repl5i%$ )all1 s t !re's no cause to fe> t !re w ev] be a want ( any matt] = su* an ,op]ation4 ,b :at ne$ ,i speak mu* ( ^! unkn[n1 & s v pr(\ndly hidd5 secrets ( nature1 see+ ,i h op5ly en\gh taught already1 9 ! second "p ( ! ,miraculum ,mundi1 by :at means1 pure & natural ,gold may be gott5 out ( e ,h]b4 ,?is v ?+ ,i publickly demon/rat$ 9 my ,laboratory above a ye> ago1 9 ! pres5ce ( mo/ le>n$ ,m51 ,pr(essors1 ,doct\rs ( ,physick1 & o!r ,m5 bo? noble & ignoble1 z _! ,te/imonies1 :i* are "u h& affirm4 ,b !re's no ne$ ( t1 =asmu* z ! mann] x self ( ! ,op]ation is publi%$ 9 ,pr9t1 & manife/$ to e "o1 & !re c h>dly pass ov] "o ye>s space1 b t ev5 a ?\s& ,m5 or m may imitate ! ,op]ation & se>* into ! tru? x self ( ! bus9ess4 ,b t ! well m9d$ ,read] may h a little m light1 & may himself see :at f\ndations ! "w ,i h und]tak5 is built ^u1 ,i h judg$ x altoge!r necess>y 9 a few words to set a=e y\r ,eyes1 :at ,al*ymy x self is1 & :e!r or no x has any f\ndation 9 ,nature & ,art4 ,= if s be any +5i\s ,man gives an ,h]b1 an ,animal1 or a ,man any "n1 c]ta9ly he does x n ra%ly & )\t any gr\nd1 b well kn[s & und]/&s = :at cause he intitles any ?+ by su* or su* a "n1 & x is *iefly done on ?is acc\nt t by su* assum$ names ! nature ( ! ,h]b1 ,animal1 or ,man1 & its prop]ties might be kn[n4 ,a few ,examples w illu/rate x ! m4 ,:at reason h ! ,physicians & ,philosoph]s ( old to call ! ,h]b ,/4 ,johnswort1 p]=ata8 ,because its leaves are full ( small holes1 & x is s sign$ by nature1 to %ew1 t x has em95t virtues & peculi>ly appo9t$ to take away & cure ext]nal & int]nal /abs & w\nds ( ! ,body1 & ?is is confirm$ by exp]i5ce4 ,:y are "s ,h]bs call$ ,saxifrag]s8 because _! nature is1 to cleave assund] & break ?r\gh great heaps ( ,/ones 9 _! gr[+ up1 & to p5etrate ?r\gh old ,walls1 by ! gr[? ( _! h>d roots4 ,_! ,se$s likewise are l unto ! smalle/ ,s& & aft] a sort /onyi% & d break ! /ony matt] 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd] ( ,man's ,body & br+ x =?4 ,s a ,s]p5t ha? its d5om9ation f creep+1 because x wants ,feet1 & creeps & crawls along on ! ,e>?4 ,a ,%oemak] ha? 8 title f 8 mak+ & sew+ ( ,%oes4 ,a ,black smi? is n wont to be call$ a ,gold-smi?1 because he works n on ,gold b on ,iron1 & he ha? 8 d5om9ation f ,iron1 :i* he is occupi$ ab\t4 ,! same is to be und]/ood ( ! ^w ,al*ymy1 :i* d5ote? no o!r ?+ save a ,fusion & liquefaction ( ,salt1 & s x tea*e? u1 :at cause x 0 =1 t ! ,anci5ts call$ ! ,transmutation ( ,metals ,al*ymy2 viz4 because ( ! fus+ or melt+ ( ,salt1 )\t :i*1 no p>ticul> ,transmutation ( ! vil] ,metals c be p]fect$ & accompli%$4 ,!re=e x 0 n an unadvis$ & ra% action t ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s did :5 !y put ! title ( ,al*ymy on ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 b z a ,gold-smi? is s call$ f ! ,gold1 :i* he is a ,lab\r] 91 s is x ) ?is4 ,! "n !re=e do? op5ly po9t out ! matt] transmut+ ! bas] ,metals into ! m noble1 viz4 ,salt1 :i* be+ z an univ]sal ,ag5t does n onely maturate & br+ to due p]fection ! ,metals g5]at$ 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>? by a natural ,op]ation1 b x also does ! same out ( ! ,e>? by ! ,op]ation ( ,art1 ,salt alone1 & ,fire alone are suffici5t = ! maturation & transmutation ( ! unripe ,metals4 ,= ,salt 7z be+ ! ,ag5t7 is driv5 or =c$ z 'tw]e by ! ,fire to display its virtues ^u ! ,metals & by ex]cis+ its p[]1 to r5d] !m bett] & m noble1 z ,p>acelsus op5ly witnesse? 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum1 say+1 t ! ,corporal mixtion ( metals ?\gh commixt a long "t & kept s 9 ,fusion1 is nei!r wont to give1 7nor inde$ c contribute s mu* z ought to _! ,transmutation4 ,b if s be ! metals are to be p]fect$ by any am5d+1 !y are to be conjoyn$ 9 a spiritual commixtion1 & s !y come to _! hop$-= am5dm5t2 & ?is is v agreeable to ! tru?1 & evid5tly signifies1 t )\t a sal9e ag5t & fire1 !re is no way ( atta9+ to a p>ticul> transmutation & bett]+ 9 ! metals4 ,elias ! ,prophet1 ^: "n inv]t$ yields ! ^w ,sali or ,salts1 did n "w 8 mo/ great miracles a=e he came into ,z>pa?1 or ,s>epta1 t is1 into ! melt+ ,h\se or fus+ ,"w-%op :]e he fill$ ! poor ,wid[s ,oil ,vessels1 t s %e might h :]e) to live 9 a "t ( sc>city4 ,= z long z ! t]re/rial ,salts d lie hid 9 b>r5 & /oney ,m\nta9s1 9 :i* !re gr[s no?+ b ,junip] ,bu%es1 & are !re n\ri%$ by ! ,/>s1 !y _c %ew =? _! wond]s1 b !y are wont !n to disclose !m :5 !y come into ! melt+ ,h\ses4 ,ev5 s is x ) ,salt1 :5 x comes into ! melt+ ,%op1 x do? effect s mu* z n onely to fill ! ,oil ,b>rels b ! ,cell>s & ,b>ns too1 & t pl5tifully1 b especially :5 ! due or suitable ,salts ,elias & ,elisa d come toge!r1 & ,elias is c>ri$ 9 8 fi]y ,*>iot into ,heav51 & sundr$ f ,elisa & do? s5d d[n a d\ble portion ( 8 ,_s ^u ,elisa 8 ,companion2 by :i*1 ,elisa be+ /r5g?n$ & acquir+ m /r5g? ?an x _h a=e1 is made fit = great] & m p[]full ,op]ations4 ,b among/ ^? mo/ great miracles1 ?is 0 an em95t "o1 t aft] ! dep>ture ( ,elisa ! ,prophet out ( ?is life1 !re 0 ano!r dead ,man ?r[n into 8 ,sepul*re :o by ! t\* ( 8 ,bones 0 re/or$ to life4 ,!re=e1 l z ?is miracle did sup]naturally happ5 by ! div9e p[]3 ,ev5 s do? x come to pass naturally1 by ! virtues ( our ,sal ,mirabilis corroborat$ ) a d\ble ,_s1 :i* do? n onely re/ore a dead body & ,wood turn$ by ! ,fire into ,*>coal1 :5 x is ca/ into ! ,sepul*re1 t is into ! ,e>!n ,pot or ,crucible to ! :ite ,bones ( our ,sal ,mirabilis1 & br+ x 79 ! space ( "o qu>t] ( an h\r7 unto its =m] viridity & life1 & ) ?is v gre5 ,liquor ( ! ,wood may o!r half dead ,trees1 z also o!r ?+s be re/or$ to viridity1 & increase1 & _! =m] f]tility1 m ?an by any ?+ else3 ,b also1 ev5 v>i\s dead insects1 if !y be put to our ,sal ,mirabilis c recov] life aga94 ,& al?\gh t ?is may seem a new unhe>d (1 & incr$ible ?+1 yea a me] ,p>adox to any "o1 yet is x z true z tru? x self2 ! true way ( :i* ,op]ation ,i w 7,god will+7 describe & %ew cle>ly 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury ( my g5]al ,app5dix4 ,b al?\gh t ^! wond]full ,op]ations ( my ,sal ,mirabilis may seem su*1 z to be nev] capable ( be+ effect$ yet1 to all su* z "k its ,composition1 'tis a ?+ v easily accompli%$4 ,nor c x be b t ! div9e wond]s %\ld be /ill m & m laid op5 by ! help ( my ,sal ,mirabilis1 & be exce$+ly s[n abroad1 & made kn[n to su* z are ignorant4 ,:i* be+ done1 ! ,_w w conceive a f> o!r guess ,op9ion ( ,al*ymy1 & judge o!rwise !re( ?an hi!rto x has done4 ,b t su* z are admir]s ( ! div9e & natural wond]s1 may cle>ly see h[ l>ge an ext5t ^? ?+s ,i h hi!rto discov]$1 are (1 ,i _c omit ! add+ ( ! sol> ,"w or ,sm>agd9e ,table ( ,h]mes1 ! ,fa!r ( all ! ,philosoph]s1 ! :i* be+ 9 my judgm5t accommodat$ to ?is disc\rse ( m9e ,i w illu/rate4 ,b to summ up all ,i w say1 ,i h "h briefly decl>$1 t if a ,_s be elevat$ or sublim$ f a true ,salt by ! help ( a /rong ,fire1 or be drawn f out ( its ,body1 & be aga9 return$ to ! same own fix$ ,body left beh9d & be re/or$ to x 9 a due mann]2 t fix ,salt1 gets d\ble ! /r5g? & virtue x _h1 7z ha? be5 %[n conc]n+ my ,sal ,mirabilis7 & does p]=m ?+s wond]full2 :i* ,h]mes & ,basil ,val5t9e h h9t$ unto u 9 ^! next ensu+ expressions4 99 99 99 99 99 ,hi!rto belongs ! small ,circul> ,figure1 not$ ,pag4 #ai4 at ! beg9n+ ( ! ?ird ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,! ,sm>agd9e ,table ( ,h]mes1 c4 ,see x at ! end ( ! ,fir/ ,"p ( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,! nigma ( ,bro!r ,basil ,val5t9e4 ,!re is a ,/one1 ( all o!rs ! lea/ preci\s1 out ( :i* is extract$ a fugitive or volatile ,fire1 & out ( ?is ,fire is ! ,/one x self made1 x is ( col\r :ite & r$ & yet is x no ,/one4 ,9 ?is ,/one do? nature op]ate1 & produce? a ,limpid or cle> ,f\nta91 :i* *oake? 9 ! ,wat]s & swall[s up 8 own fix$ ,fa!r1 untill at l5g? a ,s\l be giv5 or re/or$ him1 & 8 fugitive ,"m be made l him 9 ! ,k+dom4 ,likewise ?is ,/one br+s p[] & great /r5g?1 x exce$s ! ,sun 9 ,age1 its fugitive ,"m is prep>$ by ,vulcan & its ,fa!r 0 begott5 by ! ,_s4 ,likewise ! ,s\l1 ,body1 & ,_s consi/ or abide 9 two1 out ( :i*1 all ?+s are2 ^! ?+s are ( "o1 & is "o ?+1 conjoyn+ ! fix & ! fugitive4 ,!y are two1 & ?ree1 & "o1 & if ?\ art ignorant ( ?is1 ?\ w be fru/rat$ & depriv$ ( ! effect ( ! ,art4 ,adam is plac$ 9 a ,ba?1 9 :i* ,v5us f9ds h] l1 n[ ?is ,ba? 0 prep>$ by t old ,dragon1 :5 he _h lo/ 8 /r5g? & p[]4 ,b n[ ?is is no?+ else 7sai? a ,philosoph]7 b a duplicate ,m]cury4 ,9 ?is is its "n hidd51 :i* is to be s\ght aft] ) all dilig5ce & cont9ual lab\r4 ,! ,ev5t proves ! ,actions4 ,x seem$ unto me v exp$i5t to set d[n "h 9 ?is place1 ^! few1 b exce$+ weighty words ( ,h]mes & ,bro!r ,basil1 because !y d s notably squ>e ) ?is ,"w ( m9e :i* ,i h "h describ$4 ,& !re=e ,i d "h aga9 affirm :at ,i h (t5 said1 viz4 ,t he :o kn[s ,salts well1 b especially ,nit] & ,vitriol1 & kn[s h[ to conjoyn !m1 is well skill$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy2 & suffici5tly en\gh und]/&s t ! ,sm>agd9e ,table ( ,h]mes is ,vitriol1 an excell5t ,sm>agd or ,emrald1 & t ,nit] is 7accord+ z ,p>acelsus & ,basil ,val5t9e h at l>ge describ$7 ! ,k+ly ,infant ( ! ,sun1 ) ^: descriptions we at pres5t cont5t our selves4 ,i w make a m prolix m5tion ( ! same 9 my ,c5turies1 ^? ?+s t ,i h adjoyn$ "h ,i c\ld n1 = c]ta9 reasons let slip & pass by4 ,n[ by ^! few words x is manife/1 :at virtues ,salts are end[$ )all1 & :at miracul\s effects !y %ew1 :5 !y are ca/ into ! melt+ ,fire1 viz4 ,su* ,salts z are corroborat$ ) a d\ble ,_s p\r$ d[n f above4 ,^! ,salts 7,i say7 are wont n onely to fill ! poor ,wid[s ,oil ,vessels1 b ev5 ! ,cell>s & ,b>ns ) ,w9e & ,corn4 ,b ,i w\ld n t any %\ld int]pret x amiss1 9 t ,i make "s k9d ( ,comp>ison 'twixt ! wond]full virtues ( ,salts1 & ! miracles ( ! ,holy ,prophets3 ,= v]ily ! ?+ x self admits x1 & by su* ,comp>isons1 ! natural light is greatly /r5g?n$1 :i* ?+ we %all speak m at l>ge ( else:]e4 ,:osoev] he be t well kn[s ! nature & prop]ties ( ,salts1 & is some?+ skill$ 9 ! managem5t ( ! ,fire1 he w h]eby easily le>n ?us mu*1 z easily to p]ceive t !re is su* a ?+1 z a pr(itable transmution ( ! m vile ,metals into ! m noble ones4 ,b !re are requisite to ?is ,op]ation manual ,arts1 peculi> ,furnaces1 & s+ul> ,commixtions ( ,metals1 ! k ( all :i*1 he mu/ h t desires b5eficially to employ himself 9 ^! ,op]ations4 ,! :ole ,op]ation ) all ! appurt5ances requisite1 & all ! ?+s !reto app]ta9+1 %all 7if ,god please7 be expos$ to be se5 9 my ,laboratory ?is ,summ]4 ,z my ,writ+s lately publi%$1 & ! ,lab\rs p]=m$ 9 my ,laboratory ! la/ ye>1 d suffici5tly en\gh te/ifie t ,i h bo? publickly & privately demon/rat$ & manife/$ ! tru? ( ! *iefe/ secrets :i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 my ,writ+s4 ,& z = :at rema9$ ( be+ done ! la/ ye>1 ?is pres5t ,book promise? ! demon/ration (1 ?is ,summ]4 ,:at ,writ] alive1 did ev] endeav\r ! demon/ration ( ! tru? ( 8 ,writ+s by mo/ evid5t exp]im5ts8 ,none at all save ,glaub]4 ,!re=e ,i d\bt n b t see+ ?is little ,book (f]s ! ,c\ntrey su* great b5efits & ,commodity1 !re w n onely be "s ( ! ,vulg> sort1 b also _m ( ! ,noble ones or ,magi/rates be f\nd1 to :om ! read+ ( ! same w n be a t$i\s ?+4 ,& n[ ,i return aga9 to speak ( ,al*ymy1 op5ly disclos+ my ,op9ion conc]n+ x1 & firmly av]r+1 t ,salts onely h p[] to wa%1 maturate1 & p]fect ! unripe ,metals4 ,b "s ( !r may "h say1 if ,al*ymy be ! fus+ ( ,salt1 by :at means c x possibly ev] be1 t ,gold & ,silv] %\ld be gott5 out ( ,salt by melt+8 ,if !re 7 ,gold 9 x1 _c x be gott5 =? easi] ?an by melt+ 9 ! ,fire8 ,i answ]1 y are n s to und]/& x1 z if huge heaps ( ,gold c\ld be gott5 by a b>e fus+ & melt+ ( ,salt4 ,no6 no su* matt]4 ,b :5 ! ,metals h ,salts adjoyn$ to !m 9 a due mann]1 & s und]go a melt+ ,fire1 !y d 79 t fus+7 display _! virtues ^u ! ,metals1 & d s br+ !m to a maturity z to yield =? ,gold & ,silv]4 ,= ,salts are ! univ]sal rip5+ ,ag5ts1 bo? 9 ! dry & 9 ! moi/ way1 z is cle>ly evid5t f ! ?ird & f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 s t !re ne$s no m to be spok5 z to ?is4 ,b yet1 t ^! ?+s may n seem new1 or altoge!r absurd1 ,i say1 t 9 all ,salts !re lies hidd5 spiritual ,gold1 b yet x _c be extract$ f !m )\t ! addition ( ! ,metals4 ,= all ! ?+s t are1 are g5]at$1 encreas$1 & su/a9$ by ! ,sun1 7& among/ ^! may be reckon$ up ! smalle/ ,vegetable7 d conta9 ! fugaci\s beams ( ! ,sun hidd5 9 !m1 :i* said beams may by ! b5efit ( ,art be made corporeal & fixt4 ,?is ,i taught & demon/rat$ m prolixly 9 ! second "p ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,i w tea* ! same 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury ( my g5]al ,app5dix1 :i* said ,app5dix %all illu/rate all my ,writ+s ) m cle> notes2 & ,i w evid5tly %[ ! way1 by :i* true & natural ,gold is to be gott5 7by ! b5efit ( a c]ta9 precipitat+ matt]1 out ( ,sea ,salt1 bo? by ! dry & by ! moi/ way4 ,?is ,op]ation br+s n any consid]able pr(it1 b do? 9 v tru? %[ ! possibility ( ! ?+4 ,b he :o kn[s ! way ( conjoyn+ true & due or prop] ,metals ) legitimate or suitable ,salts1 & ( h&l+ !m 9 a due & true way ( ,fusion1 w get ,gold & ,silv] out ( all ! imp]fect ,metals1 & t ) no small pr(it2 & ?is %all be demon/rat$ 9 my ,laboratory ?is pres5t ,summ] by ,god's help4 ,& = ! m evid5t pro( h]e(1 x seems wor? :ile to adjoyn a ,/ory out ( ! ,j\rnal ( ,william ,litg\ ( ,engl&1 r ,scotl& :o ,j\rny+ ?r\gh ,italy1 te/ifies t he saw 9 ,trapundia1 a ,city 9 ,sicilia1 mu* ,gold excoct$ or drawn out ( ,sea ,salt2 :i* ?+1 see+ x agrees ) my ,op9ion1 & confirms :at ,i say1 ,i w add ! ,words ( ! ,au?\r himself z !y are 9 ,lat94 8,! f\r? ,city ( ,sicily1 is ,trapundia1 scituate 9 ! ,we/-side1 & opposite to ! ,city ,bis]ta1 seat$ on ! ,b>b>ian ,coa/ ( ,africa1 :i* yields pure ,gold1 :i* is export$ by ! ,m]*ants into ,italy1 ,v5ice1 ,dalmatia1 & ,greece4 ,x is excoct$ 9 "s ,artificially made ,salt-pits by ! m vehem5t beams ( ! ,sun1 :i* ,pits are fill$ & empti$ e mon?4 ,n[ ! ,salt "h on ! ,sea-%ore1 has a col\r l ! r$ness ( a ,ruby1 or ,corral3 ,! ,city is almo/ ! "o half ( x imploy$ ab\t work+ !reupon4 ,! ,gold x self be+ purg$ is di/ribut$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,*ri/ian ,_w40 ,^! are ! words ( ! said ,au?\r1 ,i "k no?+ ( ! c]ta9ty ( ! ?+ x self1 he t is desir\s to f9d out ! tru? ( ?is ,relation may easily d x4 ,z = my self1 ,i easily cr$it ?is ,relation1 because ( ! ,m\nt tna :i* always is burn+ 9 t ,isl&1 & because ( ! ,sulphur too1 :i* all ! ,l& ( ,sicily ab\nds )all4 ,& v]ily x seems a ?+ altoge!r likely1 t :5 ! ,inhabitants ( ?is ,isl& ^u ! ,sea%ore1 make ,salt ( ! ,sea ,wat] = _! necess>y use1 by digg+ ,pits 9 ! ,e>? aft] ! mann] ( all ^? hot ,c\ntries1 & lett+ 9 ! ,sea ,wat]1 & t ! w>m beams ( ! ,sun sep>ate or any ( ! unpr(itable sweet or insipid ,wat]1 9 ,vap\r1 & t t ,wat] ( ,salt is endu$ ) a notable %>pness2 x extracts ! ,sulphur out ( ! ,e>? :i* is !re 9 pl5ty e :]e1 & x r5d]s ?is ,sulph] by ! help ( ! heat ( ! ,sun1 con/ant1 corporal & fixt1 s z t x c be aft]w>ds molt5 9 a melt+ ,furnace into ,gold4 ,if n[ ! mo/ hot beams ( ! ,sun1 & ,salt ,wat] c *ange common e>?ly ,sulphur into ,gold1 :y may n ! same be done also by ! b5efit ( ,fire1 ,salt1 & ,art4 ,t all ,gold is at fir/ naturally g5]at$ ( a pure ,sulphur 9 ! ,e>?1 no body w inde$ d5y4 ,t any ,sulphur may by ! help ( ,fire & ,salt be fix$ & *ang$ into natural ,gold1 daily exp]i5ce witnesse?1 n onely 9 my own ,laboratory1 b 9 my ,disciples ,laboratories too1 ! :i*1 visibly demon/rates1 & ev5 by manual ,op]ation confirms ! tru? ( ^? ?+s :i* ,i h m5tion$ 9 ! second "p ( my ,miraculum ,mundi1 h]eab\ts4 ,t :i* is m5tion$ 9 ! old ,hymn ( ! ,anci5t ,*ur*-,fa!rs1 viz4 :o made ,gold ( ,rods or ,twigs1 & ,gems ( ,/ones1 seems to ! ignorant altoge!r z ,p>adoxal1 new1 & incr$ible3 & f :i* 'tis ga!r$ t ,/4 ,john ! ,evangeli/ made ,gold ( ,/icks ( ,wood1 & ,gems ( common ,/ones3 ,i c 9 a few words demon/rate t bo? are true4 ,dissolve common ,sulphur1 or any ,vegetable 9 common ,salt1 ?is ,solution w make ! ,sulphur ( a r$ col\r4 ,keep ?is ,solution = at lea/ "o h\rs space 9 ! ,fire1 y %all f9d a little ( ! ,sulphur *ang$ into ,gold2 to ! r$ ,salt1 adjoyn ! ,calx ( ,saturn1 melt !m by ,fusion into "o ,body1 & r$uce ! ,lead by a ,cupel1 y %all f9d a gra9 ( ,gold1 x yields inde$ no pr(it b demon/rates ! c]ta9ty & possibility ( ,art4 ,b if any "o %all be skill$ 9 manag+ ?is ,op]ation 9 great quantity 7z %all be done ?is ,summ] 9 my ,laboratory7 he w n compla9 ( loss1 b w always get pr(it4 ,b let ?is suffice z to ! mak+ ,gold out ( any ,wood1 or any ,h]b1 by ! help ( ,fire & ,salt4 ,let u n[ see by :at means ,/ones ( manifold col\rs may be made by ! help ( ,salt1 out ( ,wood or any ,h]b4 ,adjoyn to ! r$ ,salt made ( ,wood1 a little ,p[d] ( :ite ,fl9ts1 put !m 9 a ,crucible1 & melt !m 9 ! ,fire1 t !y may become a r$ ,glass1 resembl+ almo/ ! col\r ( a ,ruby2 if y keep !m long] 9 ! melt+1 ! r$ col\r w be *ang$ into a gre51 & h ! lik5ess ( an ,emrald3 ,aft] ?is1 comes a sky-col\r1 resembl+ a ,saphir1 !n foll[s a yell[1 n unlike a ,jacyn?3 !n 9 a long] cont9uance ( ,fire1 x becomes black & l an ,aga?4 ,inde$ ^! ,/ones are no h>d] ?an common ,glass1 b z to _! col\rs & beauty d exactly resemble ! preci\s natural ,/ones4 ,^! two ,arcanum's inde$ d z to ! outside view seem n v excell5t1 b yet ,i believe1 ! well m9d$ ,read]1 to :om ,i (f] !m z a pl$ge or ,love-tok5 = to rememb] me by1 w n ?9k !m 7see+ !y tea* ! extract+ ( ,gold out ( any ,wood or ,vegetable1 & h[ by :ite ,fl9ts to make ,/ones ( sev]al col\rs7 ( s small a mom5t or value1 z !y appe> "h to be1 b w believe t he has a f\ndation laid op5 = him1 to arrive to great] secrets4 ,z conc]n+ ^! k9d ( wond]full ?+s1 & ,transmutations hi!rto unkn[n to ! ,_w1 & *ang+ ?+s into m noble & bett] ,species1 ,i w treat m at l>ge 9 ! t5 ,c5turies1 9 :i*1 my ,writ+s %all be decl>$ ) m evid5t & cle>] ,explications1 to :i* ,i ref] ! well m9d$ ,read]1 conclud+ ?is ,book ) ^? ,v]ses ( ,ovid4 ,jamque opus exegi1 quod nec ,jovis ira1 nec ,ignis1 ,nec pot]it f]rum1 nec edax abol]e vetu/as4 ,& n[1 a "w ,i f9i%t h1 ( :i*1 ,jove's wra?1 or flame1 ,or ,sword1 or all dev\r+ "t c ne'er raze out ! "n4 ,an ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,,g]many4 ,cle>ly & p]spicu\sly reveal+ & decl>+1 7= ! b5efit & pr(it's sake ( ! :ole ,c\ntrey7 by :at means ^? ?ree ,arcana's promis$ 9 ! said fif? "p are to be advantage\sly effect$4 ,toge!r ) an adjoyn$ ,explication ( "s obscur] places :i* are n s cle>ly disclos$ 9 ! ?ird & f\r? p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 z likewise 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury4 ,fri5dly ,read]1 ,i d\bt n1 b x w seem a wond] to _m1 t ,arcana's ( s great mom5t & s mu* utility %\ld be laid op5 by me1 9 s p]spicu\s & evid5t a description1 z = e "o ?or\ghly to "k !m4 ,h[ev]1 any ,body may easily p]swade himself t ,i h n s done )\t weighty causes1 :i* to reckon up "h at pres5t1 ,i judge x n s altoge!r necess>y1 b t x w be m commodi\s to ref] x to "s o!r conv5i5t "t4 ,! *iefe/ & :i* is ! mo/ ov]-sway+ reason among/ all ! re/1 is ?is1 viz4 ! p]v]s5ess ( "s abusive ,m51 n onely endeav\r+ to make my ,writ+s envi$ or hat$ by ,m5 ( common rank1 b also by ! great ones1 by _! ly+ reproa*full slaund]s2 & especially mo/ falsely av]r+1 t ^? ?ree ,arcana's :i* ,i promis$ 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 are ( no pr(it1 & !re=e _c be effect$ ) any advantage1 & t ,i my self s\ght aft] no?+ else by promis+ _! discov]y1 save onely by impos+ !m ^u or sell+ !m unto o!rs to scrape "s ,monies toge!r4 ,n[ =asmu* z ?is is ! prop]ty ( ,sl&]s1 to be admitt$ f> easili] & readili] ?an ! tru? x self1 & t = ?is reason _m h div]t$ _! m9ds f ! tru? ( ?is ?+ by busy+ !m ab\t ^! ,calumnies1 & s h n kn[n h[ ! case /&s2 b 7on ! contr>y7 see+ ,i am consci\s ( m9e own ,innoc5cy1 & am f> wide ( ^? ,crimes s falsely *>g$ on me1 ,i h judg$ x mo/ j & mo/ highly necess>y1 n to suff] ^? mo/ false ,accusations to re/ ^u me1 b to %ew ! contr>y to ! ,eyes ( ! :ole ,_w1 & by demon/rat+ & disclos+ ! v tru? x self1 to recov] my hon\r s p]fidi\sly & trea*]\sly snat*t f me2 ! :i* c\ld n possibly be done by any bett] way ?an ?is4 ,necessity !re=e requir$ ! ,"w x self to speak1 & to def5d its own self1 :i* inde$ is a true & g5u9e def5ce1 & way ( /opp+ ! %ameless & ly+ ,m\?s ( all reproa*full ,sl&]]s4 ,god w 9 "t recomp5ce su* false ,m5s mo/ wick$ ,works1 :]eby !y h exce$+ly injur$ me4 ,mean :ile e "o may apply ^! mo/ pr(itable inv5tions to _! use1 & und]take ! do+ "o or o!r ( ! ,op]ations :]eby !y may reap "s b5efit1 :i* ,i wi% !m f my ,s\l4 ,nor d ,i d\bt1 b t a v _m ,m5 w1 by foll[+ ! ,doctr9e by me prescrib$1 & insi/+ ^u ! foot-/eps ( my ,writ+s1 :i* are f\nd$ on ! tru?1 z be+ a sure ,f\ndation1 get !mselves no small pr(it2 :ile/ !y quietly & peaceably enjoy ! ga9full practis+ on my ,arcana's3 ,& especially ( t mo/ easie secret1 by :i*1 fugaci\s & volatile ,gold is extract$ out ( all k9ds ( ,fl9ts1 7e :]e pl5tifully (f]+ !mselves1 & s by ! help ( ,lead1 is r5dr$ ,corporeal4 ,:i* ,"w v]ily is su*1 z t "o ,man do? no ways damnifie ano!r by1 b may r help & pr(it him4 ,!re=e d ,i at pres5t affirm to e body ) t tru? :i* ,god loves1 & w def5d1 t all ! foll[+ ,op]ations :i* ,i manife/ 9 ! publi%+ ?is little ,treatise1 h be5 wr\ght by me n once onely b (t5 times1 & h be5 %[n to _m o!rs1 s t no body has any reason to d\bt h]e(1 nor ne$ he be sollicit\s ab\t any o!r ?+ b h[ wisely to manage1 ! ,op]ation1 & to be dilig5t ab\t 8 lab\rs4 ,b if x %\ld s fall out z t a ,man %\ld commit an err\r or two1 :i* may easily happ51 let him n ascribe ! err\rs he commits1 to ! ,art x self1 & !reupon to accuse x ( falsity1 b let him r inquire into ! occasions & reasons ( 8 own err\rs1 & )\t d\bt by su* enquiries w he atta9 8 end1 & get ! hop$ = fruit3 9 :i* ?+1 my fir/ & second ,c5tury w by an easie ,manuduction help him4 ,^! are ! ?+s :i* = ! tru?s sake & to witness x1 0 ,i will+ to produce4 ,& ,i d h]eby signifie to e "o t n[ my publick ,laboratory is at an end1 & %all rema9 %ut = "t to come1 :i* ,i 0 will+ e "o %\ld "k4 ,! fir/ ,op]ation %ew+ ! way ( r$uc+ any ,lead1 or any ,ve9 ( ,lead by ! help ( common ,salt1 & by ,coals1 into ,a%es1 9 ! ,furnace call$ ,/i*(51 t s ! ,gold & ,silv] may be extract$ ) pr(it4 ,take ( ,lead or a ,lead5 ,ve9 two p>ts1 & ( common ,salt "o "p4 ,! ,lead ,o> is to be gr\nd 9 a ,mill1 & s are !y to be commixt1 & by little & little ?r[n ) a ,%ovel ^u ! ,coals 9 ! ,furnace1 s]v+ to make ,a%es1 & :i* has ,pipes or ,*imnyes fitt$ !reunto to receive ! fume & ! asc5d+ ,flores4 ,t molt5 "p ( ,metal & ,salt :i* falls ?r\gh ! ,grate is to be aga9 tak5 up ) y\r ,%ovel1 & ca/ 9 ^u ! ,coals untill ! :ole ,metal1 or all t metallick ,ve9 %all be turn$ into ,a%es4 ,!n f>!r1 all ! burnt matt]1 is to be fre$ by div]s wa%+s f all ! defilem5ts1 & ! rema9+ ,a%es ( ! ,metal or ,metallick ,ve91 is to be r$uc$ into a ,metal 9 a ,furnace :i* ! ,g]mans call ,/i*(54 ,^! inc9]ations & r$uctions are to be s (t5 & s long repeat$1 untill y f9d 7by mak+ trial ) "s little piece7 t y\r ,lead is n[ fitt$ to be h&l$ or wr\ght on 9 ! ,he>?s or ,furnaces by ! ,fire ( ,sep>ation4 ,= !n 9 ! ,he>?s or ,te/s x is *ang$ into ,li?>ge1 :]eby x may ! m commodi\sly yield =? ! ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* by ! ,fire & ,salt are !re9 maturat$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b y are "h to obs]ve t ! lead5 ,o>s c inde$ be commix$ ) ! ,salt1 & s ?r[n 9 ^u ! ,coals3 ,b n[ ,lead admits n ( be+ s dealt )all1 = x is n mixable ) ! ,salt1 & !re=e x requires t ! ,salt be fir/ ca/ 9 ^u ! ,coals1 & !n mu/ x be ?r[n 9 aft]w>ds at top ( x4 ,& ?is way is to be obs]v$ & s (t5 repeat$ & s long1 always ?r[+ 91 fir/ ! ,salt !n ! ,lead1 till ! ,lead be+ turn$ into a%es1 ha? :olly lo/ its metallick ,fusion4 ,! said a%es are to be wa%t ) ,wat] & r$uc$ 9 ! ,furnace1 on su* wise z we spake ( b n[4 ,n4 ,b4 ,o!r less] ,metals may be add$ to ! ,lead or to ! lead5 ,ve9 or ,o>1 & s be r$uc$ into ,a%es toge!r1 z ,t91 ,iron or ,copp]4 ,b yet ^! lead5 ,o>s are m advantage\s & pr(itable if !y are tak5 alone1 z be+ m fit = ?is k9d ( lab\r1 see+ !y h already 9 !m ,iron & ,copp]1 & yield n any good & v5dible ,lead1 by reason ( _! wild nature1 & s !re's no ne$ ( burn+ up ,copp] & ,t9 :i* are already v5dible4 ,n4 ,b4 ,:ile/ ?is ,inc9]ation is done1 _m ,metallick ,flores does asc5d up into ! ,receptacles appo9t$ = ! fume to g up 91 & :i* are adjoyn$ to ! ,furnace1 :i* 7if ne$ be7 may be tak5 out1 & by wa%+s be fre$ f ! ,salt :i* asc5d$ toge!r ) !m1 & by ,r$uction be re/or$ or r$uc$ to _! =m] body3 & w yield ,lead :i* conta9s 9 x ,silv]1 & is to be conv]t$ into ,li?>ge l o!r ,lead1 t ! ,silv] may be sep>at$ !refrom4 ,?is likewise is he$fully to be obs]v$ 9 ! o!r ,m9]a's or ,o>s turn$ into ,a%es1 t a=e _! ,r$uction1 !y be ?or\ghly wa%t f all ! ,salt1 & ! light fil?s or defilem5ts are to be well sep>at$ f ! metall9e body2 = if ?is be neglect$1 ! ,salt be+ =c$ ) ! /rong bla/ ( ! ,bell[s w\ld c>ry (f ! ,metal toge!r ) x self1 & ! ,a%es ( ! ,coals w\ld h9d] ! ,fusion ( ! ,metal x self1 & r$uce ! same into ,scoria's4 ,z conc]n+ ! ,r$uction x self1 ?is is well to be reg>d$1 t ! ,fire mu/ be k9dl$ 9 ! ,furnace at lea/ two h\rs a=e ! ,a%es ( ! ,o>s t are to be r$uc$1 are to be put 91 t s ! ,furnace may be ?or\ghly bright-hot )92 = if x be n ?r\gh fi]y-hot1 ! ,ca/ 9 ,m9]a's melt n1 & be+ n molt5 !y lie 9 ! ,fire1 & h9d] ! bla/ ( ! ,bell[s1 & spoil ! ,op]ation x self4 ,^! lab\rs !re=e require a skilfull ,artific]1 & "o v]s$ 9 su* ,op]ations1 = !y are n s v ,facile z !y seem to _m1 to appe> to be4 ,!n f>!r1 ?is is likewise to be not$1 t if ! ,m9]a's or ,o>s t y take to ?is ,op]ation are full ( ,sulphur1 & t t ,sulphur is n :olly tak5 away by torrify+ or calc9+ !m x w by its fi]c5ess r$uce 9 ! melt+ ! body ( ! good ,metal into ,scoria's1 & in/ead ( ,metal pres5t y ) ,dross4 ,& ?is is t ,inc9]ation & ,r$uction :i* ,i h %[$ 9 my ,laboratory1 bo? to ,fri5ds & ,enemies2 ,b yet ,i h 7s9ce t "t7 f\nd out a f> easi] way ( do+ ?is lab\r1 by ! help ( :i*1 "o ,man w d m 9 "o day1 ?an he c\ld o!rwise 9 eight days4 ,b because ?is way is n z yet made common1 x seems n conv5i5t 9 my ,op9ion to divulge x "h2 = z mu* z ,i h det]m9$ ) my self 9 ?is pres5t ,app5dix to disclose onely ^? ?+s :i* ,i expos$ to be se5 9 my ,laboratory by o!rs4 ,by :at means ,gold1 ,silv]1 yea & ,copp] too1 may ) great pr(it be extract$ out ( ! poor ,metallick ,ve9s by ! moi/ way1 & :i* _c quit ! co/s ( do+ x by ,fire4 ,fir/ ( all1 ! metallick ,e>?s are to be made r$ hot1 & to be qu5*$ 9 cold ,wat]1 t s be+ made brittle !y may be gr\nd 9 a ,mill4 ,if ,sulphur be admixt 9 !m1 !n mu/ !y by a =ego+ fire+ be fre$ f ! same1 because ! ,sulphur h9d]s ! ,aqua ,=tis1 f duely dissolv+ ^? ,o>s4 ,be+ n[ ?us prep>$1 !y are to be put into ! /rong] ,glasses1 or into ,e>!n ,cucurbits made ( ! be/ ,clay1 & ! foll[+ ,wat] is to be p\r$ ^u !m1 & is to cov] !m ov] ?ree f+]s bread?4 ,! ,cucurbit be+ fill$ ) ^! matt]s is to be set 9 a ,case or ,pot full ( ,s&1 & prep>$ = ?is use1 & all ! ,wat] is to be drawn !refrom by ,di/illation3 :i* is n onely all ( x aga9 recov]$1 b )all do? get x self an encrease or augm5tation f ! ,salt-pet] or ! ,salt1 s t !re asc5ds m ,wat] by ,di/illation ?an 0 p\r$ on4 ,! ,o>s are to be tak5 out ( ! ,cucurbit1 7or ,cucurbits1 if !re 7 m ,pots us$7 & be+ tak5 =? y mu/ p\r common ,wat] !reupon to extract ! rema9+ ,salt !re\t (1 9 ! :i* ,salt is f\nd ! ,gold & ! ,silv] t 0 9 ! ,o>s4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is is to be obs]v$ 9 ?is lab\r1 t all ! ,spirits are n to be drawn (f f ! ,o>s ev5 to ! dry ,salt2 & ?is n onely to %un ! dammage t might happ5 by break+ ! ,glasses1 b also = ?is reason1 viz4 t !re may be left beh9d ) ! ,salt a little ,acrimony1 because ( "s ,salts :i* easily pass into ,salt-pet] :5 "s ,aqua ,=tis is drawn (f !m4 ,& albeit t ,aqua ,=tis w easily turn ! :ole ,body ( ,kit*9 ,salt into ,salt-pet]1 yet not)/&+ 'mong/ all ! ,salts "o ,salt admits ( a spe$i]1 ano!r ( a sl[ ,transmutation1 accord+ z x is m or less ak9 9 its nature unto ,salt-pet]4 ,& !re=e to prev5t ?is err\r1 "s humidity is to be left ) ! ,o>s4 ,= :5 all ! ,spirits are drawn (f1 & ! ,salt is turn$ into ,salt-pet]1 ! ,wat] w\ld n be %>p en\gh to hold up ! ,gold t is extract$1 :5 ! ,solution is made1 = ! ,wat] w\ld dissolve b>ely ! ,salt-pet]1 & leave ! ,gold rema9+ beh9d ) ! ,o>4 ,if ?is err\r %\ld *ance to be committ$1 ! ,salt-pet] is to be extract$ out ( ! ,o>s ) ! ,wat]1 & m new ,salt mu/ be p\r$ on ^u ! same ,o>s toge!r ) ! ,aqua ,regis t 0 drawn (f by ,di/illation2 t s ?is ,aqua ,regis hav+ be5 once ab/ract$ may n aft]w>ds transmute all ! ,salt !reto add$ into ,salt-pet]4 ,= by h[ mu* ! (tn] ! ,aqua ,=tis is drawn (f f ! ,salt1 s mu* ! less is ! ,salt turn$ by x into ,salt-pet]1 & at l5g?1 x w come to su* a pass z to rema9 j z x 0 a=e ! ab/raction ( ! s (t drawn (f ,_s4 ,= ?is is ! nature ( ,aqua ,=tis1 viz4 to transmute half its weight ( ,salt into ,salt-pet] at ! fir/ "t2 ! second "t x transmutes b a f\r? "p2 ! ?ird "t mu* less2 & at l5g? w transmute none at all2 b puts on ! nature ( ,_s ( ,salt2 :i* not)/&+ is mo/ fit to extract ,gold & ,copp] )all out ( ! ,o>s 9 inf9itum1 if ,salt be !reto add$1 out ( :i*1 x is wont to get x self a p]petual encrease 7& be7 l o!r ,_s ( ,salt4 ,n[ !n1 to prev5t ?is inconv5i5ce1 ! ,aqua ,=tis may be left (f = altoge!r1 & ^? ,m9]als & ,metallick ,e>?s may be extract$ ) ! ,_s ( ,salt onely1 & ,salt add$ !reunto3 onely obs]v+ ?is ?+ 9 ! ,di/illation1 viz4 t "s ( ! humidity be left beh9d ) ! ,o>s :]eby !y may be ! easili] tak5 out ( ! ,glasses4 ,moreov] ?is is to be likewise kn[n1 t ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] may be extract$ out ( _! ,o>s or ,e>?s ev5 )\t ,aqua ,=tis or ,_s ( ,salt1 if onely ,salt or ,salt-pet] be b add$4 ,= if "s ,oil ( ,vitriol or ( ,sulphur be p\r$ ^u ! ,wat] ( ,salt-pet]1 or t ! ,wat] ( ,salt be acuat$ !re)all1 x becomes /rong en\gh to extract ,gold1 & aft] ! extraction & di/ill+ ! ,phlegm (f1 !re foll[s by di/ill+ a pleasant ,_s ( ,salt1 or f ,salt-pet] a good ,aqua ,=tis4 ,?is lab\r !re=e is m ga9full & less tr\blesome1 ?an if ,aqua ,=tis or ,_s ( ,salt 7 us$ !reunto4 ,!re are o!r easi] & m comp5di\s ways ( extract+ ,gold1 ,silv] & ,copp] out ( _! ,e>?s1 :i*1 see+ !y h n be5 z yet %[n 9 my ,laboratory1 ,i %all sil5tly pass !m by at pres5t & t n )\t reason4 ,b yet !re is frequ5t m5tion made ( ! l ,op]ations 9 my fir/ ,c5tury1 9 :i* he :o has an e>ne/ desire to "k m ( ^? k9d ( ways1 may make enquiry4 ,! ,prep>ation ( sutable & prop] ,wat]s to extract ,gold1 ,silv] & ,copp] out ( poor ,o>s4 ,take ( ,salt-pet] "o "p1 ( common ,aqua ,=tis two p>ts2 ^! be+ joyn$ toge!r1 extract ,silv] & also ,copp]4 ,b to extract ,gold out ( its ,o>s or ,m9]als1 !re mu/ be tak5 "o "p ( common ,salt1 & f\r p>ts ( ,aqua ,=tis4 ,"o p\nd ( ,salt1 & f\r ( ,aqua ,=tis1 make f\r p\nds & ( ,aqua ,regia1 ! o!r half p\nd ( ,salt /ays beh9d ) ! ,metallick ,ve9s or ,o>s 9 ! bottom ( ! ,cucurbit1 & conta9s ! ,gold t 0 9 !m1 & is to be extract$ ) common ,wat]4 ,! way ( gett+ out ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! wa%t-out ,salts by precipitation1 & ( r$uc+ !m to _! peculi> bodies )\t detrim5t or loss4 ,if x be ,wat] ( ,salt-pet] & ha? ,silv] 9 x1 ! ,wat] ( ,salt be+ p\r$ 91 precipitates ! ,silv] to ! bottom4 ,b if ,wat] ( ,salt1 & has ,gold 9 x1 ! ,gold is precipitat$ by p\r+ on a ,lixivium :i* ha? 9 x a little liqu\r ( ,fl9ts4 ,& n[ ?is ,wat] x self ?us mixt by p\r+ 7o!r precipitat+ liquors on x7 yields 7by decoction7 mo/ excell5t ,salt-pet]4 ,& ! ,aqua ,=tis & ,aqua ,regis1 :i* asc5d$ by ,di/illation1 are fit to make new extractions ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] out ( _! ,e>?s2 & by it]at$ extractions 7by ! ,salts & ,wat]s !reto add$7 d !y get a p]petual encrease1 insomu* t 9 ^! extractions ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp]1 !re are n requir$ at all any o!r exp5ces save ^? few1 be/[$ on fir+4 ,!re=e 9 ! beg9n+ ( ?is ,"w !re is n requir$ ought else b "o onely p\nd ( ,aqua ,=tis1 because 9 ! progress ( ! ,"w x proce$s on to an inf9ite encrease1 yea1 en\gh = ! extraction ( _m ?\s&s ( p\nds4 7,h5ce is x t ?is ,"w is an unhe>d ( ,op]ation1 & do? almo/ exce$ all belief1 & f :i* !re mu/ an imm5se ga9 ( necessity accrew1 because ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] may by ?is means be extract$ out ( _! poor ,metallick ,e>?s )\t co/s4 ,!re rema9s yet "o ?+ :i* is to be he$fully reg>d$ 9 ! precipitation ( ! ,gold & ,silv]4 ,a common ,lixivium _c precipitate all ! ,gold out ( ! ,aqua ,regis1 & !re=e ,i bid y add to ! ,lixivium "s liquor ( ,fl9ts1 & ?is w also appe> 9 my fir/ ,c5tury4 ,!re=e x behoves e "o1 cle>ly to see :e!r or no he makes use ( true & g5u9e ,liquor ( ,fl9ts 9 8 ,op]ation1 t s he may n in/ead ( x1 use a b>e simple ,lixivium onely1 & s commit a great err\r1 z x ha? happ5$ to "s z ,i h be5 told4 ,b he t c't make true & good liquor ( ,fl9ts1 or else has x n at h&1 may sub/itute 9 its /e$1 common ,_s ( ,ur9e prep>$ 9 a ,copp] /ill1 :i* toge!r ) ! said liquor precipitates all ! ,gold out ( ! ,aqua ,regis4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b ?is ,gold ?us precipitat$ by ,_s ( ,ur9e1 fulm9ates l ,gun-p[d]1 unless x be burnt ) common ,brim/one a=e ! ,r$uction1 & t ?is fulm9at+ faculty be tak5 away f x1 :i* inconv5i5ce ! liqu\r ( ,fl9ts is n wont to br+4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if !re %\ld be mu* ,z9k1 ,iron1 or ,lapis ,calam9>is 9 ! ,o>s ( ,gold or ,silv]1 ! ,aqua ,=tis or ,aqua ,regis w\ld n all asc5d by ! ,di/illation1 nor get increase2 b "s "p !re( w\ld /ay ) ^? ,metallick ,e>?s1 & ) ! ,lapis ,calam9>is1 c4 & by adh]+ !reunto be conc5trat$3 b yet !re w\ld n be any loss by t1 = by ! p\r+ on a ,lixivium ( ,wood-a%es1 may x be turn$ into good ,salt-pet]1 ( z mu* value z may easily recomp5ce ! *>ges ( ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 or ,aq4 ,regia4 ,besides1 y are likewise to obs]ve ?is1 t if !re %\ld be ,copp] admixt 9 ! ,o>s ( ! ,gold & ,silv]1 ! ,aq4 ,=tis w\ld extract ! ,copp] too1 z well z ! ,silv]4 ,b n[ ! ne>e/ way ( sep>at+ ^! two ,metals f ea* o!r1 is ?is1 ,let ,_s ( ,salt be p\r$ to ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 & x w precipitate all ! ,silv] out ( ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 d[n to ! bottom & ! ,copp] w be left 9 ! wat]2 :i* if y put "s ,iron into1 x w /ick to ! ,iron1 & by ?is means be gott5 out ( ! wat]4 ,?is wat] n[1 aft] ! ,metals are )drawn f x1 is fit to make new ,salt-pet] )1 & by addition ( ,vitriol to yield a new ,aq4 ,=tis by di/illation4 ,alkali ,salts d 9 ! ,fus+ br+ ! precipitat$ ,silv] to its =m] body1 :i* o!rwise is v fugaci\s4 ,! ,copp] is turn$ into excell5t ,v]digrease4 ,& s ! ,o>s ( ,copp]1 ?\gh nev] s poor1 may be extract$1 & t ) no small b5efit3 ,because ! ,v]digrease made ( ! b>e ,copp] is twice ! price ( ! molt5 ,copp] x self4 ,! mann] ( mak+ good ,salt-pet] 9 pl5ty1 out ( ,kit*9-,salt & ,calx-vive4 ,take ! ,/ones ( ,lime1 :i* h be5 ?or[ly *ang$ or r$uc$ into ,p[d] by ! ,air1 f\r p>ts3 ( ,kit*9 ,salt1 or ,common ,salt1 "o "p1 by weight1 & n by measure :e!r pure or impure x matt]s n3 & ( ?is mixture is a ?icki% pa/e to be made by moi/n+ x ) ,ur9e1 or1 9 want ( t1 ) ,wat]2 :i* is to be made up into a ,pile ) ,wood1 & s may x be made ,/ratum sup] /ratum1 ( :at bigness y please3 & x may be done 9 a ,furnace made = t purpose1 or else 9 ! op5 ,field abroad 9 ! ,air4 ,b y mu/ bew>e 9 ! build+ up ( ?is ,pile1 t ! mass ( ,salt & ,calx-vive be n too ?ick laid1 & too mu*2 b x w\ld be bett] to make x up 9 balls or pellets1 t s !y may be well fir$ by ! flame1 :i* mu/ p5etrate ev]y:]e ?r\gh ! p]vi\s heap or pile3 :i* _c be1 if ! mass be spread too broad1 & s /op up ! passages ( ! flame4 ,! heap be+ made z big z y are m9d$ to h x1 ! fire mu/ be put "u1 & s long f$1 till all ! wood is burnt1 & ! balls !mselves h be5 r$-hot1 a :ole h\r at lea/3 t ! ,acrimony ( ! ,salt may 9 s great a heat be *ang$ by ! ,calx-vive1 & get x self a mild] nature1 & consequ5tly be s mu* ! easi] transmut$ into ,salt-pet]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,salt t is on ?is wise transmut$1 is mo/ fit = dung+ ,l&s1 & to be us$ in/ead ( ! common bea/s dung1 z ,i h at l>ge taught long ago 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s4 ,?is is ! prep>ation ( turn+ ,salt into ,salt-pet]1 :i* ,artifice1 if any be m9d$ to "w ab\t1 x is necess>y = him to ord] 8 ,op]ation ?is foll[+ way4 ,! mann] ( mak+ ,salt-pet] out ( ?is prep>$ ,salt4 ,fir/ ( all1 ?is introv]t$ ,salt mu/ be expos$ to ! op5 ,air1 & beams ( ! ,sun2 b yet s1 z t ! heap may n be moi/n$ by ! ,ra91 & x mu/ lie 9 its heap ! heigh? ( "s ?ree or f\r ,feet2 ! :i* heap is to be wett$ ei!r ) ,man's piss or ,bea/s2 or if !re be n en\gh ( ?is to be _h1 !n ) b>e wat] onely1 t s ! pellets or balls ly+ quietly = "s days1 may be dissolv$ & be mix$ ) ! re/ ( ! matt]4 ,n[ :5 ! w>m ,air ha? consum$ all ! humidity1 & dri$ up ! heap1 ! a=esaid moi/n+ is to be repeat$2 :i* be+ aga9 consum$1 & ! heap dri$1 ! lab\r ( repeat$ moi/n+s & exsiccations is to be s long cont9u$1 z long z necessity require?3 ,= 9 long progress ( "t is ! ,salt-pet] g5]at$1 :i* mu/ be wa%$ out ) wat]1 & by decoction be r$uc$ into ,/ria's or ,cry/als4 ,?is g5]ation ( ,salt-pet] proce$s inde$ sl[ly on1 b yet x br+s a great pr(it4 ,= if once ! ,salt-pet] be b g5]at$ 9 su* an heap ( ,salt1 & ! reliques left aft] ! wa%+ out ( ! ,pet] be aga9 put to ! same heap1 !re w new ,salt-pet] be g5]at$ 9 process ( "t3 s t new ,salt-pet] w e ye> (f] x self to be wa%t out ( ! heap3 & ?is "w may be cont9u$ )\t end4 ,b he t w\ld h "s ,salt-pet] f ?is inv]t$ ,salt 9 a %ort] tract ( "t1 let him "k1 t ! ,se$ or ,f]m5t ( ,salt-pet] mu/ be add$ unto ! said heap1 t s ?is same ,se$ may get augm5tation f ! ,salt1 & encrease & gr[1 l z an h]b is wont to gr[ 9 a fat & sal9e ,e>?4 ,= all ?+s h _! ,se$s1 & doe draw _! ,encrease out ( o!r ,salts4 ,! ,se$ ( ,salt-pet] is volatile1 z is its acid ,_s3 its ,root is fix$ ,nit]2 :i* be+ implant$ 9 all %>p ,salts1 do? beget ,salt-pet] 9 a mo/ pl5tifull mann]1 & su* z is v good1 or ev5 bett] ?an t :i* arise? out ( ^? acid ,salts & ,alcalies4 ,we doe n "h %[ ?is propagation ( fix ,salt-pet] by acid ,salts1 because x is describ$ 9 ! foll[+ ,lab\r & ,op]ation4 ,!re=e l z any ,vegetable may be propagat$ & multipli$ n onely by ! help ( its ,se$1 b ev5 ( its ,root too2 ,ev5 j s is x ) ,salt-pet]1 = x admits ( propagation & multiplication by ! means bo? ( its ,se$ & ( its ,root1 z o!r ,h]bs doe4 ,z conc]n+ ! ,se$ ( ,salt-pet]1 x is v easily prep>able by ^? :o deal 9 metallick sep>ations & extractions by ! moi/ way4 ,= if ,gold be sep>at$ f ,silv] by ,aq4 ,=tis2 or t ,gold & ,silv] be by x extract$ out ( _! ,o>s1 ?is v op]ation ha? already abundantly recomp5c$ ! *>ges laid out !reon1 & s x (f]s x self )\t any co/s1 & z x 7 ,gratis4 ,& n[1 if ,i p\r ?is wat] on1 in/ead ( common ,wat]1 ^u ! inv]t$ ,salt1 x does n onely become good ,salt-pet]1 b do? also yield 7z be+ ! ,se$ ( true ,salt-pet]7 an hundr$ fold encrease1 aft] ! mann] ( ! ,se$ ( all ,vegetables1 & do? ! same z !y d4 ,& by h[ mu* ! m ( ?is ,nitr\s ,se$ is s[n 9 ! ,e>?1 s mu* ! m ,salt-pet]1 & s mu* ! soon] too is g5]at$4 ,= :5 a ,g>d5] do? s[ 8 ,se$ sp>+ly1 he mu/ necess>ily h b a ?9 h>ve/3 & s on ! contr>y is x to be und]/ood ( a pl5tifull h>ve/4 ,& if n[ !re %\ld be any "o t %\ld upbraid ! ,g>d5] ) ! sl[ness ( 8 ,se$1 because x produce? n ,buds1 nor ,/alks1 nor ,fl[]s1 nor ,fruits 9 a few days space1 w\ld n he say t he _c compell nature1 = x res]ves to x self its due "t1 & its natural c\rse8 ,! v same w\ld ,i h y und]/& "h conc]n+ ,salt-pet]3 if haply my ,enemies1 ^? mo/ ignorant ,%eep%eads1 w\ld object aga9/ me1 t see+ ! ,salt-pet] do? n pres5tly1 9 a few days1 gr[ or spr+ =? f its se$ s[n1 !re=e t se$ 0 nor true nor good1 or t x is altoge!r impossible t ,salt-pet] %\ld be g5]at$ s pl5te\sly out ( ,common ,salt3 ,i answ] su*1 z ! ,g>d5] does1 ',tis necess>y to all[ ,nature h] own appo9t$ "t4 ,b t x may evid5tly appe>1 t ?is my plant+ ( ,salt-pet]1 & t ?is augm5tation may be f> m evid5tly demon/rat$1 ?an t ( any ,vegetable se$2 ! bus9ess may be tri$ = confirmation sake 9 a small ,exp]im5t1 a=e y set ab\t a m labori\s & prolix ex]cise1 & to prev5t y\r fe>s ( attempt+ x 9 va94 ,take ! ,salt prep>$ ) ! ,calx-vive ?ree p\nd1 & put ea* a-"p 9 sev]al ,e>!n ,vessels4 ,take likewise ( ! ,wat] ( ,salt-pet] already us$ 7z be+ ! ,se$ ( ,salt-pet]7 "o ounce1 two ounces1 & f\r ounces3 ) ! "o ounce ( t ,aq4 ,=tis commix z mu* ,common wat] z may s]ve to moi/5 "o p\nd ( ! a=esaid inv]t$ ,salt3 ,!n to ! two ounces ( ! same ,aq4 ,=tis1 adjoyn likewise z mu* wat] z may s]ve to moi/5 ! o!r p\nd ( ,salt )3 ,& s doe ) ! o!r f\r ounces1 & !re)all moi/5 ! ?ird p\nd3 ,set ^? ?ree ,pots1 conta9+ ! ?ree sev]al p\nds ( ! said prep>$ ,salt1 at ! heat ( ! ,sun1 b s1 z t ! ,ra9 may n come1 & wa% (f all ! ,salt4 ,all ! moi/ure be+ consum$ by ! ,sol> heat1 moi/5 y\r matt]s 9 y\r pots ) ,ra9 wat] onely1 s (t51 z ! dry+ ne$s ! wat]+ x4 ,:5 two or ?ree mon?s are ov]1 take out ea* p\nd sep>ately by wa%+ x out ( ! matt]s 9 ea* pot1 & y %all f9d a va/ diff]5ce1 & %all see t t "o p\nd ( ,salt :i* _h ^? f\r ounces ( ,nitr\s se$ 9 x w be all transmut$ into ,salt-pet]1 save a few feces3 b t p\nd :i* _h two ounces ( ! said ,se$ p\r$ ^u x1 w conta9 a less] portion ( ,salt-pet]2 & ! o!r :i* _h b "o ounce onely w h ! lea/ portion4 ,moreov]1 if y p\r ^? ,salt-wat]s y wa%t out1 & :i* are n yet turn$ into ,salt-pet]1 ^u ! feces aga91 & s dry x z a=e1 & be/[ yet o!r ?ree mon?s on ^! exsiccations & moi/n+s1 & !n aga9 boil ! ,salt-pet] out ( ! ,salt1 x w be mu* encreas$ & bett]$2 & s y w h s mu* ! great] encrease ( ,salt1 by h[ mu* ! long] y %all h prosecut$ ?is ,lab\r4 ,su* ,exp]im5ts doe demon/rate1 t by h[ mu* ! m ,se$ !re is s[n 9 a fat & salt ,e>?1 s mu* ! m pl5tifull encrease ( ! ,se$ is to be expect$4 ,b ^? d]id+ mock]s & p]secutors ( ,art & ,tru? may "h object & say1 t ! ,salt-pet] arise? f ! ,salt-pet] wat] onely t 0 put !reunto1 & n f ! ,salt x self8 ,b ,i answ]1 ,t t us$ ,aq4 ,=tis is inde$ ! ,se$ ( ,salt-pet]1 b c nev] recov] ! ,nature ( ,salt-pet] )\t ! help ( "s fix body3 ,l z ! ,se$ ( an h]b _c become an h]b1 unless x be ca/ into a moi/ & salt ,e>?1 f !nce do? x get its body1 & s is encreas$4 ,v]ily ,i will+ly confess1 t ! ,_s ( ,nitre may be r$uc$ to ! =m] nature ( ,salt pet]1 by assum+ x self a body out ( all ! fix ,salts4 ,b yet1 z f> z ,i h hi!rto kn[n1 by my manifold inquiries & inve/igations a long "t1 ,i c\ld n f9d any o!r ,salt 7save ! foll[+7 by ! help ( :i*1 ^? ,wat]s us$ ab\t metall9e ,wa%+s1 may be soon] & bett] transmut$ into ,salt-pet]1 l z ?is1 & ! foll[+ ,salts doe3 ,& !re=e ,i doe comm5d x z ( ! be/ rank = ! mak+ ( ,salt-pet]4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ good salt ,nitre out ( ! extract$ ,o>s is already reveal$ 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury1 & !re=e ne$s no sup]flu\s repetition "h4 ,ano!r ,prep>ation ( ,salt = ! mak+ ( ,salt-pet]4 ,take ,common ,salt "o "p1 & ( a sulphure\s ,o>1 :i* ! ,g]mans call ,s*ewelkies1 two or ?ree p>ts1 if !y conta9 less ,sulphur3 ,b if !y h ,vitriol 9 !m too1 !n mu/ y take equal p>ts ( bo?4 ,gr9d ! sulphure\s ,m9]al 9 a ,mill1 mix x ) ! ,salt1 & heat x r$-hot by well torrify+ or calc9+ !m = two h\rs 79 ,furnaces s]v+ = su* a "w17 ei!r ^u a ,grate1 or else )\t a ,grate1 ^u ,he>?s2 t s1 dur+ ?is ,c&efaction1 ! ,sulphur may h +ress into ! ,salt1 & may alt] x4 ,?is ,salt be+ wa%t out ( ! sulphure\s ,m9]a ) wat]1 & boil$ till a sk9 ga!rs at top ( ! wat]1 x %oots into long ,/ria's or ,cry/als1 l ,salt-pet]1 & ta/s l x1 b falls into ,p[d] 9 a w>mi% ,air4 ,if x be burnt & prep>$ by putt+ ,calx-vive !reto1 aft] ! way a=e go+1 x is conv]tible into good ,salt-pet]1 b soon] & 9 a %ort] "t4 ,if ! ,m9]a's y use h ,copp] 9 !m1 or any o!r ,metal1 yet nev]!less may !y be gott5 out !nce by fusion1 = !re w be no?+ lo/ 9 ?is op]ation b ! ,sulphur2 & ?is mu/ h be5 driv5 away by burn+ x1 h[ev]1 if y w\ld h any ( ! ,metal out ( ! ,m9]a4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,caput mortuum out ( :i* ! ,_s ( ,salt by ! addition ( ! ,vitriol is extract$1 yields su* a l ,salt1 & v fit to make ,salt-pet] )all4 ,!re are also sev]al o!r ways1 :i* yield no small pl5ty ( su* ,salts1 & t 9 a mann] )\t any co/s1 especially if ! help ( ,/one-coals be !reto us$4 ,besides too2 ?is y are to be advis$ (1 t 7see+ ! ,salt is to be burnt ) ! ,calx-vive7 "o ,calx is bett] ?an ano!r1 = "s ,lime /ones are m apt = ! mak+ ( ,salt-pet]1 b prim>ily ^?1 :i* :5 y t\* y\r tongue )1 doe yield a fi]y ta/2 ) :i* sort1 ! ,lime made ( ,sea-%ells do? n comp>e z to goodness4 ,by :at means ! ,root ( ,salt-pet] is to be implant$ 9 acid ,salts1 s z to be !reby augm5t$1 l at ! ,root ( a ,vegetable1 be+ transplant$1 gets an increase f ! saltness ( ! ,e>?4 ,ev5 z we h demon/rat$ 9 ! =ego+ disc\rse1 t ! acid ,_s ( ,nitre is ! se$ ( ,salt-pet]1 & do? encrease x self out ( ,alkali ,salts l z an ,h]b do? out ( ! ,e>?3 ,ev5 s by ! same reason1 fix ,salt-pet]1 :i* is ! root ( ,salt-pet]1 admits ( transplantation1 yet n by fix$ ,salts1 l z ! %>p ,_s does1 b by %>p ,salts1 :]eto x is to be unit$ by implantation3 ,=1 two ,acidities1 & two ,alkalies1 _c produce any new ,ess5ce1 b two ,contr>ies doe always produce a ?ird4 ,! acid ,salt1 :i* is ( ! meane/ acidity1 & :i* do? easilie/ admit ( be+ transmut$ into ,salt-pet]1 is ! common ,kit*9-,salt1 :i* we taught ! way b ev5 n[ ( inv]t+ by ! ,m9]a's ( ,sulphur4 ,& if t su* provision _c be _h to prep>e x by1 ! v ,kit*9-salt x self be+ tak5 bo? 9 ! moi/ & 9 ! dry way1 w\ld p]=m ! same1 z ,i h already %[n 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,& z = ! mak+ ( fix ,nitre1 y may meet ) ! way ( do+ t too & ag5 9 my o!r ,writ+s1 & especially 9 t place :]e ,i h treat$ ( ! dry sep>ation ( wa%+ ( ,metals1 viz4 :5 sulphure\s & ,antimonial ,metals are wa%$ by ,nitre4 ,! way ( prep>+ ,_s ( ,salt1 necess>y = ! ,extract+ ( ,gold & ,copp] out ( _! ,o>s2 z likewise ( mak+ good ,salt-pet] ( ! matt] left aft] ! di/illation is f9i%$4 ,mix ) two p>ts ( ,vitriol or ,allum1 "o "p ( ,kit*9-salt1 & ?r[ 9 ?is mixture ^u hot burn+ ,coals1 ! ,spirits ( :i* are to be tak5 9 great ,lead5 ,ci/]ns in/ead ( ,receiv]s4 ,?is op]ation 7besides ! salt ,_s x gives7 yields also %>p ,flores4 ,if any %all provide himself ) d\ble ,lead5 ,ci/]ns1 & %all make ! ,out] "o to hold 9 x ! less] ,ci/]n1 & s fill ?is out] "o ) cold wat]1 he %all obta9 m pl5ty ( ,spirits by reason ( ?is bett] refrig]ation4 ,b su* ,ci/]ns requires a great deal ( ,lead2 = v]ily ev5 ^? ?ree alone :i* ,i _h 9 my ,laboratory conta9$ a ?\s& & =ty p\nds ( %eet ,lead4 ,!re may be o!r k9ds ( ,receiv]s appli$ to ?is use1 :i*1 to reckon up1 w\ld be too t$i\s 9 ?is ,book4 ,! matt] rema9+ aft] ! ,di/illation may be gr\nd 9 a ,mill1 & "o "p !re( mixt ) two p>ts ( ,calx-vive2 & s balls are to be made !re(1 & to be put ^u wood & burnt1 z we %ew$ a=e1 t s !y may be transmut$ into ,salt-pet]4 ,b besides all ^!1 !re ha? be5 a f> bett] & m comp5di\s inc9]ation1 & bett]+ ( ! less] & m p]fect ,metals %[n & demon/rat$ to my fri5ds1 9 my ,laboratory1 :i* requires n s _m ,circum/ances & ,lab\rs1 z ! =ego+ m prolix op]ation1 :i* is p]=m$ by ?r[+ ,common ,salt ^u ! ,coals1 does3 ,= x is to be done 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 & ) pur] ,salts2 & be+ wr\ght ab\t a great] "w1 yields v consid]able pr(it3 s t x impregnates ,silv] & ,lead ) ,gold1 ) tw5ty f\r h\rs easie lab\r1 & r5d]s !m wor? ! lab\r ( sep>ation4 ,9 l mann]1 ,copp] may by ! help ( su* ,lab\rs be v mu* am5d$1 & gets no small portion ( ,silv]1 if x be add$3 s t ) a little fire & a v few exp5ces1 e sort ( ,copp]1 ?\gh x has endur$ ! fire sc>ce tw5ty f\r h\rs1 is wont to be s mu* bett]$1 z to %ew 9 ! ,t\*/one ! m>ks ( two1 ?ree1 & sometimes six ,lots1 accord+ z x has be5 dilig5tly & circumspectly h&l$4 ,h5ce comes x to pass1 t by vile & e-:]e obvi\s ,subjects any ,silv] & ,lead may be maturat$ by little & little into ,gold1 & s may ,copp] x self be rip5$ )\t any detrim5t into good ,silv]1 by a few repeat$ ,lab\rs4 ,n[ ^! op]ations requir+ b small co/s1 & b a few lab\rs to accompli% x1 may be ex]cis$ )\t int]mission1 & br+ va/ pr(it4 ,^! inv5tions are su* z nev] 7 z yet ?\ght on by any1 & s nev] at any "t saw ! ,light4 ,b n[ !y t saw & le>n$1 9 my ,laboratory1 ! great inc9]ation1 did n all ( !m see ?is ,lab\r & ,artifice1 & appreh5d its use1 b su* ( !m onely t /ay$ out con/ant1 ev5 to ! end ( ! :ole ,demon/ration 9 my ,laboratory4 ,& z = su* z too soon =sook _! ,ma/] & ! ,s*ool1 !y are 7& inde$ v des]v$ly7 altoge!r ignorant ( ?is op]ation4 ,= %\ld !y h be5 ma/]s ( ?is ,arcanum too1 !y w\ld v]ily h detrim5t$ me m1 :i* ,god ( 8 m]cy prev5t$1 & h]eby provid$1 t all my ,arcana's %\ld n fall altoge!r into m9e ,enemies h&s4 ,! ,furnace :i* ,i us$ ab\t ! said ,inc9]ation & ,melioration ( ,metals1 is z yet 9 my ,laboratory1 & w haply !re rema9 all ?is ,w9t]4 ,b z = m9e own "p1 ,i h det]m9$ ) my self to leave (f ,*ymical ,lab\rs1 communicat+ !m to o!rs1 ) :om ?is m comp5di\s bett]+ ( ! ,metals w be yet long] to be se54 ,!re=e all ! :ole ,drove ( my ,enemies1 ?\gh nev] s big1 w n at all be able to oppress ! tru?1 :at mad attempts soev] !y make aga9/ x4 ,= al?\gh "o or ano!r ( !m ha? !evi%ly /ole f me my ,secrets1 yet pres5tly ! ,div9e goodness ha? l>gely suppli$ me ) o!rs4 ,i h n[ laid a sure ,f\ndation 9 ,al*ymy1 & h k9dl$ a ,light = bo? ,fri5ds & ,enemies1 :i* w v h>dly be ext+ui%t z long z ! ,_w endures4 ,b n[1 t "s little k may be _h ( ?is m comp5di\s ,inc9]ation1 & bett]+ ( ,metals1 viz4 ( ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,t9 & ,lead into ,silv]1 & ( ,lune into ,gold2 ,i say t x is to be done 9 a tw(old mann]4 ,! fir/ is1 :5 ! ,metals are de/roy$ ei!r ) common1 or else ) prep>$ & moi/ ,*ymical ,fires1 & conv]t$ out ( _! own ,metallick be+ into an ,e>?y nature & ,ess5ce1 are imbib$ ) spiritual ,salts1 & burnt by a close ,cem5tation1 s z by _! mutual efficacy & act+s ^u ea* o!r1 to am5d !mselves1 & aft]w>ds by r$uction & sep>ation to yield =? ,silv] & ,gold ) pr(it4 ,& ?is ,lab\r admits ( be+ ex]cis$ 9 z great a quantity & pl5ty z any "o please?1 & is cle>ly void ( t$i\s tr\blesom5ess1 & great exp5ces1 = "o onely p]son may dis*>ge ?is ,op]ation 9 "o onely ,*imny1 & t ) no small quantity ( matt] too4 ,nay m1 7& :i* is ( great] mom5t7 if any "o %all 9 ?is op]ation make use ( su* ,salts z !y call ,graduat+ ,salts1 :i* are easie to be got1 & co/ almo/ no?+1 he w get f> great] pr(it1 especially if he %all put ,copp]-plates to be burnt ) ! ,metals r$uc$ by ! said ,cem5tation into a%es :i* said ,plates1 ^? ,graduat+ ,spirits w p5etrate :olly & ?r\gh\t1 & 9 ?is p5etration1 bett] !m1 & br+ !m unto a m noble degree1 s z to give on ! ,te/1 ,silv] impregnat$ ) ,gold4 ,nor is x necess>y t ^? ,copp]-plates be sep>at$ by ,lead 9 ! secret ,pot1 s to get ! ,gold & ,silv] made 9 !m1 by ! said op]ation1 ?\gh !y h already gott5 a meanly-:ite ,col\r4 ',tis bett] & m pr(itable to put !m yet aga9 9 "s new ,cem5tations1 & urge !m m ) ! viol5ce ( ! ,fire1 & !y w be enri*$ ) a great] access ( ,gold & silv]1 !n aft]w>ds are !y to be ,sep>at$ by add+ a due quantity ( ,lead1 :i* is ?us done1 :5 ! ,lead conta9+ ! ,gold & ,silv]1 toge!r ) ! ,copp]1 are melt$ toge!r into a great ,cake1 ^! are to be put 9 ! ,furnace1 :i* ! ,g]mans call ,seig](51 t s ! ,lead melt+ may fl[ d[n1 & 9 fl[+ or runn+ d[n may c>ry away ) x all ! ,silv] & ,gold t 0 9 ! ,copp]4 ,by ?is ,artifice is ! ,copp] cons]v$1 & is to be a new made into ,plates1 & to be us$ ab\t new ,lab\rs1 & be aga9 enri*$ ) ,gold & ,silv] by ,cem5tation4 ,n4 ,b4 ,!re is n at all any ne$ ( any peculi> ,lead = ?is ,sep>ation ( ! ,copp]1 =asmu* z t ,lead may be us$ !reab\ts :i* is molt5 out ( ! ,p[d]s ( ! ,cem5t1 & already conta9s 9 x ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* ,metals are cons]v$ by "o & ! same "w 9 ! lab\r ( ,sep>ation1 & are already gott5 by ! ,gradatory ,cem5ts out ( ! ,m9]als1 & ! m imp]fect ,metals4 ,& ?is n[ is my m comp5di\s ,inc9]ation & ,cem5tation ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 to make !m bett] & m p]fect4 ,?is ,op]ation h ,i %[n to "s ,fri5ds 9 my ,laboratory1 :i* w moreov] be 9 _m places ex]cis$ ) pr(it4 ,& n[ any "o may easily =esee & guess1 :at %ame m9e ,enemies1 7:o ) _! ,diabolical ,clam\rs & ,calumnies1 say my ,writ+s are unpr(itable & all ov] full ( ,lyes17 mu/ at l5g? be conf\nd$ )all1 & h[ basely !y h behav$ !mselves4 ,nor v]ily is x to be d\bt$ b t !re w be su* frequ5t ex]cise & s famili> a practice ( ,al*ymy 7:i* is an ,art t produce? inf9ite b5efits7 ?r\gh\t all ,europe1 t ev5 abundance ( ,"w-m5 or ,trades m5 w leave _! ,trades1 & _m ,c\ntrey-m5 leave _! ,pl[s1 & set !mselves ab\t ,al*ymy1 & by ! ,assi/ance ( my ,writ+s get !mselves ,food & ,raym5t 9 an easi] & pleasant] way1 ev5 out ( ! contemptible ,s&1 & abject ,/ones4 ,:]eupon x w ( necessity foll[1 t 9 all ^? places :]e n[ pov]ty is rife1 pl5ty ( ,gold & ,silv] w aga9 come 9 sight4 ,^! are new fruits :i* ,god be/[e? 9 ?is ,age4 ,& e "o t gets s f> z to obta9 _! fruits1 let him h reg>d to ! poor & ne$y1 & n =get 8 ,b5efact\rs f :om su* ?+s proce$$ le/ he pull ^u himself ! wra? & ang] ( ,god4 ,moreov]1 !re 7 "s o!r ,arcana's ocul>ly demon/rat$ 9 my ,laboratory1 dur+ ! %ew+ ( ^? me] prolix secrets1 ! reckon+ up ( :i* "h ,i judge ne$less4 ,"s ( !m are ( no small conc]nm5t1 :i* by ! same ,s9i/] or unlucky mi%ap fell into ! h&s ( m9e ,enemies1 & w )\t all d\bt be by !m manife/$4 ,= t v reason w ,i my self reveal "s1 9 my second ,c5tury 7,god p]mitt+7 t x may n be conceal$ f any "o1 :at excell5t secrets ,i h disclos$ = ! use ( mank9d4 ',mong/ o!r ,arcana's1 ?is is none ( ! meane/1 :i*1 viz4 tea*e? to extract ,copp]1 7by ,wat]s ( almo/ no co/ or *>ges1 out ( poor ,o>s ( ,copp] :i* are e :]e obvi\s1 & are n ri* en\gh to defray ! *>ges necess>y = a melt+ ,fire17 & br+ x to use1 & t 9 great quantity1 & s easily z t )\t "q ! poor ,c\ntrey-m5 t c v h>dly su/a9 !mselves1 _! ,wives & ,*ildr51 w = ! "t to come set ab\t su* an ,op]ation1 & get su* ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 or ev5 ! ,scorias ( !m1 to extract ! ,copp] out ( !m & sell x1 & s provide !mselves ,food & ,raym5t aga9/ a %>p ,w9t]1 :]eas o!rwise !y mu/ live mis]ably 9 want & pov]ty4 ,! ,op]ation x self is ?is4 ,h[ ,copp] may easily & v pr(itably be extract$ & made corporeal 7)\t any melt+ or fusion7 by a c]ta9 ,wat] ( v small exp5ces4 ,!re are two sorts ( ,o>s or ,ve9s ( ,copp] met )all1 "s are mixt ) ,sulphur1 & refuse extract+ ) ,aqua ,=tis2 insomu* t y mu/ fir/ remove ! ,sulphur f !m by rott+ z x 7 & burn+ !m1 a=e t ,salts or %>p ,wat]s c display _! virtues ^u !m4 ,n[ t roa/+ 7or calc9+7 !n1 is to be done on ,he>?s by ! flame ( ,wood1 on :i*1 t metall9e matt] brok5 into ,p[d]1 is to be uncessantly /irr$ ) ,iron ,in/rum5ts1 s long till x emits no m sulphure\s /9*3 ,?is done1 !y admit ( extraction ) ,aqua ,=tis4 ,o!r ,m9]a's or ,o>s :i* h no ,sulphur admixt ) !m1 ne$ n ?is calc9+1 = !y are to be onely heat$ r$ hot 9 ! ,fire & qu5*t1 ) ,wat] & s brok5 to pieces1 & !n are !y made fit = extraction4 ,b all %>p ,wat]s :i* dissolve ,copp] may be us$ to extract ! ,copp] out ( poor copp]y ,o>s1 & t ) pr(it1 :5 ! ,wat]s are ( no great co/s1 b are to be _h = a v little *>ges4 ,su* are an ,acetum or ,v9eg> ( ,corn1 ,acetum ( ,woods1 :i* any ,c\ntryman may get easily & 9 great quantity2 also1 ,wat] ( common ,salt1 ,wat] ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 out ( :i* adu/ ,w9e 7or ,br&y7 or ,_s ( ,w9e is prep>$1 & :i* else are ca/ away4 ,^! two latt] are ( ! meane/ price1 & may !re=e be easie/ ( all gott54 ,! ,op]ation x self is ?is4 ,! ,o>s be+ r$uc$ into ,p[d] mu/ be put into small & l[ 7,copp]7 ,pans1 ab\t ! ?ickness ( a ,span1 = if !y %\ld lie too ?ick or compact1 !y w\ld m h>dly be /irr$ ) a wood5 ,/ick3 ,^u !m ?us ly+ 9 ! ,pans1 p\r t acid ,wat] ! heigh? ( a ,span or at lea/ a h&s bread? above ! matt]s2 !n put ,fire "u ! ,pans1 let x boil /rongly1 & let ! matt] be uncessantly /irr$1 t s ! ,wat] com+ to x 9 e "p1 x may extract all ! ,copp] ! m easily4 ,:5 ?is ,wat] has boil$ "o or two h\rs1 & s gott5 a mo/ gre5 col\r1 & t x c dissolve no m ,copp]1 x mu/ be p\r$ out1 & m put on1 & be on su* wise boil$ s long till x ha? gott5 ! same col\r4 ,n[ ?is p\r+ on is to be repeat$ ) new ,wat] s (t5 & s long till x imbibes 7or extracts7 no m gre5ness1 :i* is a sign t all ! ,copp] is extract$ out ( ! ,o>s4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if !re %\ld be b little ,copp] 9 ! ,o>s1 ! fir/ ,wat] w extract all ! ,copp]1 & s !re w n ne$ ! p\r+ on any o!r ,wat]4 ,nay m1 x sometimes happ5s t ev5 ! fir/ ,wat] w\ld attract m ,copp] if ! ,o>s _h _h m ( ! same4 ,!re=e ! ,copp] is n to be precipitat$ out ( t ,wat] :i* ha? n extract$ ,copp] en\gh1 b is to be res]v$ & p\r$ ^u new ,o>s1 t x may be ?or\ghly impregnat$ ) ,copp]1 & s ! precipitation ) ,iron may n be us$ 9 va94 ,= by h[ mu* ! m ,copp]1 ! ,wat]s %all be extract$ 7or held up 9 !m7 s mu* ! great] is ! ga91 & s mu* ! less ,wat] is requir$ to ?is ,"w4 ,x is a ?+ easie to be und]/ood by him t %all ?or\ghly se>* into ?is ,op]ation1 & manage x ) due dilig5ce1 s z to commit no err\r4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y h /ore ( ^! gre5 ,wat]s1 put 9 "s old ,iron = "o or two nights1 & y %all get out ! ,copp] t w adh]e unto x l fil$ ,copp]1 & 'twill leave ! ,wat] :ite & cle>1 :i* said ,wat] c be us$ no m ab\t ?is k9d ( extraction1 b may be p\r$ ^u ,calx-vive mixt ) ,wood-a%es1 & s be dri$ up1 by ! ,air or ! ,sun1 "u "s ,ro( to keep (f ,ra91 & f ?is us$ ,wat]1 & ! ,calx or ,lime is ,salt-pet] g5]at$ 9 su* a mann] z ,i taught a=e4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,copp] :i* /icks on to ! ,iron1 is to be fre$ f all ! ,salti%ness by wa%+ x ) common ,wat]1 & is to be aft]w>ds dri$1 & s may be us$ 9 ! /ead ( pure ,copp]1 = if molt5 x no?+ at all diff]s !refrom1 if ! ,op]ation be b well manag$4 ,nay m1 x has 9 x a mo/ notable ,commodity1 z be+ m t5d] & m pure1 & m commodi\s = _m ,op]ations ?an t gross common ,copp] is4 ',tis also v fit to be conv]t$ into mo/ excell5t ,virdigreese1 if x be moi/n$ ) %>p ,v9eg> & set 9 ! heat4 ,moreov] ,i h %[n 9 my publick ,laboratory1 by :at means ,_s ( ,salt1 ,aqua ,=tis1 ,aqua ,regis1 & my ,sal ,mirabilis may be easily gott51 & t 9 great quantity too1 by a ,sep>atory ,sulphur1 :i* is no?+ else b ,oil ( ,sulphur or ( ,vitriol1 ( :i* ,i h v cle>ly treat$ 9 ! second "p ( ! ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,likewise h[ ,gold may 9 "o qu>t] ( an h\rs space be conv]t$ by ! ,sal ,mirabilis 79 a ,crucible7 into its fir/ matt]2 or1 into a r$1 transp>5t1 sulphure\s1 & soluble ,/one1 :i* suff]s x self to be dissolv$ by common ,wat] into a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,?is gold5 ,wat] be+ p\r$ to ! roots ( ,h]bs1 makes !m to h a gold5 prop]ty1 z conc]n+ ?is ?+ y may consult my ,treatise ( ! nature ( ,salts1 & ! second "p ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,besides1 ,i h %[n to "s ( my ,fri5ds1 h[ 9 ! extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! poor ,o>s a ,gradatory & )all fix+ ,_s may be receiv$1 :i* is able by graduation to p]fect 7or exalt7 any ,arg5t-vive into ,gold & ,silv]1 accord+ z ! extraction has be5 made ei!r ( ,gold or ,silv] ,o>s4 ,?is s great a secret ha? z yet escap$ m9e enemies h&s1 & s has t my secret inc9]ation & cem5tation ( ,metals1 ( :i* !y w\ld likewise h be5 ,ma/]s _h !y wait$ b yet two or ?ree days long]2 = ,i pres5tly %[$ su* ,op]ations to ^? t /ay$1 & unto o!r hone/ ,spectators4 ,to ^! may be also add$ t notable ,arcanum ( br++ ,lead 9 "o qu>t] ( an h\rs space to su* a pass1 by means ( a graduat+ ,fulm51 )\t almo/ any co/s1 z to be s impregnat$ ) ,gold z to be wor? ! sep>at+4 ,^! & su* l ,arcana's ) _m mo/ pr(itable disc\rses h be5 se5 & he>d 9 my ,laboratory1 a t$i\s & ne$less ,repetition ( :i* ,i will+ly omit4 ,f9ally1 to m5tion some:at by way ( addition1 'tis necess>y t ,i say onely ?us mu*1 t happily 9 "s %ort "t1 ! bus9ess w s come ab\t t _m ,m5 w n = ! "t to come take on !m su* a deal ( c>e ab\t ! labori\s1 co/ly1 & unc]ta9 ord]+ ( ,m9e-pits1 b w r lay hold on & manage 7& t ) great] pr(it7 su* z c be _h & gott5 bett] on ! outside ( ! ,e>?4 ,b especialy !re w n be a few :o w set ab\t ^! ,cem5tations ( m9e = ga9s sake1 = !y h _m times _m ly+ idle by !m1 & :i* yields !m no pr(it1 :i* by ?is assi/+ way !y w augm5t1 & )\t d\bt x w be effect$ too by _m4 ,v]ily ,i _c at all see 7z f> z ,i "k7 :e!r !re c be f\nd any hone/] & c]ta9] way ( su/a9+ ,life 9 ! :ole ,_w1 ?an ?is true melioration ( ,metals1 :i* br+s ) x s great a b5efit4 ,= ev5 ,m]*&ise x self ?\gh x be s v ga9full1 yet do? x /ick amid/ ,s9s1 z firmly z a ,nail does 9 a ,wall4 ,! ,s]vices ( ,lords & great ,m5 are labori\s & full ( s]vitude1 :i* _m h exp]i5c$4 ,& z = ,w>1 t snat*e? away abundance ( ,m5 by an immature dea?4 ,f> bett] !re=e is x to live quietly ) "o's ,family 9 "s poor ,cottage1 & to fe$ on a piece ( ,bread1 ?an to hunt aft] unc]ta9 ,ri*es by mo/ great dang]s4 ,!re=e ,i d\bt n b !re w be _m f\nd = "t to come1 :o be+ holp5 by my ,writ+s1 w m commodi\sly su/a9 !mselves toge!r ) _! ,wives & ,*ildr51 ?an ha? be5 hi!rto done4 ,nor d ,i at all d\bt1 b t _m w take x v unt[>dly1 t ,i h s manife/ly & s p]spicu\sly reveal$ all ?+s4 ,= ?is is (t5 done & daily is x1 t ,i am ^u t acc\nt repreh5d$ by o!rs1 z ! foll[+ ,lett] may witness1 ! l ( :i* ,i c\ld h "h add$ m _h ,i s li/$4 ,!re is no ,body c satisfie all4 ,ev5 ,jupit] is n ! same 7or alike acceptable7 to all3 ,"o is tr\bl$ ) he>1 ano!r is burd5$ ) cold4 ,:at ?+s soev] ,i h writt51 !y are cle> & evid5t to su* z are skilfull 9 ! ,art1 & h und]/&+ 9 ! bus9ess1 & !re=e !y _h r ,i _h writt5 m d>kly4 ,b ! unskilfull & ignorant d judge t ,i h plaid ! ,sophi/] 9 ,writ+1 because !y hit n ! m>k4 ,b all _! judgm5ts & ,c5sures m\ght be tol]at$ :atev] !y be t !y pass ^u my ,writ+s1 did !y n by reason ( _! ignorance1 contemn ! good ?+s !mselves1 & say ( su* ?+s z are mo/ true1 t !y are ,fallacies & ,lies3 b ?is ne$s n seem /range to any1 =asmu* z su* wick$ contemn+s proce$ f ^? t by reason ( ignorance & blocki%ness d no bett] und]/& ! bus9ess4 ,b ?is is pla9ly diabolical1 to be highly b5efit$ by any "o1 & to be made p>tak] ( su* great secrets1 & yet aft]w>ds impud5tly to d5y ! same & say1 t !y nev] _h any good ?+ conf]r$ ^u !m4 ,! dete/able malice & impiety ( ^! ,m5 ha? en=c$ me to manife/ 9 ?is ,app5dix1 s _m excell5t secrets1 :i* ,i w\ld at no "t h laid op51 _h ,i n be5 s trea*]\sly deceiv$ by ^? p]fidi\s ,m54 ,?is is ! ,lett] writt5 unto me1 ( :i* ,i made "s m5tion ev5 n[4 8,?\ ha/ writt5 too cle>ly1 & aga9 too manife/ly2 bew>e le/ ,god /ir n up aga9/ !e ano!r new ,f>n]ian ,devil1 to puni% ?y eas9ess or =w>dness ( publi%+ su* ,my/]ies4 ,= !y are n to be pr(an$ by ! ungodly1 let n ! pres5t corruption ( ,m5 deceive !e1 & t bl9dness ( !irs :i* = ! mo/ "p arise? !refrom2 = all wick$ ,m5 are n bl9d1 ,i "k _m ,f>n]s t are defil$ ) all k9ds ( ,evil1 & yet are n all ( !m s bl9d$ z ?y ,f>n] is4 ,nay1 _! ,wit is s p5etrative & s cle>-sight$1 t %\ld !y b read ! div9e ,books t ?\ ha/ publi%$ !re w\ld n be a secret 9 all nature1 b !y w\ld "k x2 nay m1 !y w\ld 9 a %ort "t p]fect t ,philosophick ,"w4 ,:i* %\ld x s come to pass1 7! m's ! grief7 :at a _m ,slaught]s1 :at ,:or$oms1 h[ _m ru9+s6 ,& :at evils ( all sorts w\ld break 9 ^u mank9d2 ( ! :i*1 ?\ ?y self 7?\gh innoc5t7 w\ld'/ be ! cause4 ,i "k t ! dete/able ,calumnies ( ! impi\s ,f>n] en=c$ !e to publi% !m1 = he e :]e report$ & to all1 t ?\ w]t ignorant ( !m4 ,b my mo/ de> ,sir1 :at is y\r k z a ?+ ( no?+1 unless ano!r likewise kn[s t y "k x8 ,god kn[s t ?\ kn[e/1 = he gave !e ?y k4 ,?9e own consci5ce also kn[s x4 ,:at8 ,_c ^! two mo/ pl5>ily bless or make a ,wise ,man happy8 ,! pleasure t dep5ds on ! ,op9ion ( ,m5 is unhappy4 ,9 va9 d we seek aft] true ,felicity )\t u1 if s be its solid pr9ciple or f\ndation %\ld be )9 u4 ,:at matt]s x1 if ,m5 ?9k !e to be less le>n$ ?an ?\ art1 z long z ! v light x self ( nature %9es unto !e8 ,i w\ld to ,god t ,i c\ld once accompli% t1 :i*1 by ?y div9e ,books x is mo/ c]ta9ly manife/ unto me1 ?\ ha/ p]fect$1 & let all ,m5 believe me to be a mo/ /upid ,fell[2 ,i wi% n ?us1 z if ,i did at all d\bt ( ! tru? ( any ,"w4 ,= ?\gh ,i %\ld h p]fect$ ! :ole "w an hundr$ times1 ,i c\ld sc>ce be m c]ta9 ( ! tru? !re( ?an n[4 ,he t kn[s ! way ( conc5trat+ ,fire1 & ( unit+ ! t]re/rial ,sun to ?is conc5trat$ ,fire1 & ! ,arcana's ( ,f]m5tations d\bts n1 nor seeks aft] any ?+ m4 ,i may boldly say1 t see+ nature do? p]=m :atev] %e has a m9d unto1 by ^! ?ree1 x mu/ necess>ily be1 t x %\ld d "s mo/ em95t ?+4 ,b if ,i c\ld b once h f9i%$ ! ,"w x self amid/ ^? ?\s& ( bus9esses t h hi!rto )held me1 & kept me (f f ! ,op]ation1 ,i %\ld h be5 long ago able to w9d my self out ( ! intricacies ( ?is pres5t ,age1 & :olly devot$ my self unto ,god1 & to ! mo/ holy ,philosophy4 ,i besee* !e !re=e my de> ,ma/]1 & entreat !e by ,god & by ! mo/ laudable *>ity ?\ owe/ ?y ,neighb\rs1 to write m obscurely = ! "t to come1 nay1 & if x may be1 to wrap ov] ! ,books ?\ ha/ already publi%$ ) "s new cl\d+s1 le/ t cele/ial treasure fall into ! h&s ( ! unwor?y1 & s become hurtfull to pi\s ,m54 ,p>don ,sir ! lib]ty ( my compla9t1 = !re is no o!r cause !re( save piety to ,god1 & a ,zeal to ! mo/ ,le>n$1 mo/ upright ,man1 & "o t too well des]ves f ungratefull mank9d4 ,& albeit ?\ kn[e/ n me1 yet can/ ?\ n be unkn[n to ! ,curi\s1 see+ ?\ ha/ ,writt5 su* wond]full ?+s4 ,nor c !re be any "o t %all b once h read ov] ?y ,books1 b he w be highly oblig$ unto !e1 if he has b any light ( ,ju/ice or ,righte\sness rema9+ 9 him1 c40 ,_m su* l ,lett]s z ^!1 h be5 (ttimes s5t me f le>n$ & skilfull ,m51 t5d+ to ?is end1 to w>n me n to publi% su* excell5t secrets = ! "t to come4 ,yet nev]!less1 among/ ^? t are r5dr$ p>tak] ( su*1 !re are "s :o 7al?\gh ! ,op]ation x self has be5 sometimes manually %[$ !m v p]spicu\sly & cle>ly17 are not)/&+ s sotti% & ignorant1 z t !y _c imitate ! a=e%[n ,op]ation4 ,b "s !re are also t are come to su* an heigh? ( ,trea*]y1 z t 7be+ ei!r s$uc$ by _! own false malice1 or drawn away ) ! desire ( pr(it17 !y d5y ev5 ! tru?1 c]ta9ty & /ability ( t v ?+ !mselves h manually exp]i5c$1 & d>e to say x is false1 ?is v]ily is an a/oni%+ & dete/ably malici\s wick$ness1 & ju/ly & des]v$ly gives e "o an occasion to %un su* devili% ,m5 m ?an a ,dog or ,snake4 ,i ,glaub] may ju/ly & des]v$ly be comp>$ ) a burn+ ,c&le1 by s]v+ o!rs1 am ,i consum$2 h n ,i by ! publi%+ su* v excell5t ,writ+s k9dl$ a cle> & new light to ! :ole ,_w1 & add$ & consum$ m9e own peculi> ,oil1 & t 9 va9 too1 z reap+ no recomp5ce proce$+ f a gratefull m9d8 ,an ,explanation ( "s obscure places :i* are to be met )all 9 ! ,?ird & ,f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury4 ,9 ! ,?ird ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,9 ! ,op]ation :i* tea*e? to extract ,gold & ,silv] ) pr(it1 out ( all ,o>s or ,metallick ,e>?s1 9 ,page #cfj1 ,a4 signifies ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,page #cfa4 ,a4 is once met )all !re1 & signifies ! same ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,9 ,page #cgj1 ! same ,lett] ,a1 once put1 signifies ! same ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,9 ,page #cgj4 b4 :]e we treat ( ! ,wat]s us$ ab\t ,wa%+ or ,edulcoration1 & %[ _! use1 ! ,lett] ,b4 signifies pieces ( ,clo?1 & ! ,lett] ,c4 ! %ells ( ,eggs1 & all ,cockle-%ells & ,muscle-%ells1 or ,%ell-fi% ( all k9ds1 9 ! wat] & out ( ! wat]3 b ! ,lett] ,d4 d5otes ! ,feces or ,lees ( ,w9e4 ,9 ! same ,page1 ! ,lett] ,e4 %[s or signifies ,egg%ells1 & ! ,%ells ( all ,%ell-fi%4 ,! ,lett] ,f4 signifies ,/ones & ,lime4 ,9 ,page #cga4 a4 ! ,lett] ,g4 signifies ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,9 ,page #cig4 b4 ! ,lett] ,a4 signifies "o "p1 & ,b4 ?ree p>ts4 ,9 ,page #cih4 a4 by ! fir/ ,x4 is und]/ood ,alkalies1 & by ! o!r ,x4 is meant a fixt ,salt1 help+ on ,liquefaction or ,fusion4 ,"h foll[ "s pr(itable ,op]ations1 & :i* app]ta9 to ! ,extraction ( ,metallick ,e>?s2 !y are inde$ treat$ (1 or publi%$ 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury2 b because ( ! omitt+ ( "s words1 !y are h>d to be und]/ood3 :i*1 =asmu* z !y comprise ! ?+s t prim>ily conc]n ! ,extraction ( ,gold & ,silv]1 x seem$ to me a matt] wor? ! :ile to ins]t ! same 9 ?is ,app5dix1 ! :i* 7z ,i hope7 w n be unacceptable to ^? t se>* aft] su* great ,secrets4 #ca4 ,by :at means volatile ,gold is to be comp5di\sly extract$ by ! moi/ way1 out ( col\r$ ,fl9ts1 r$ ,talk1 ,granates1 ,s&1 ,clay1 & su*-l ,o>s or ,m9]als1 & made corporeal4 ,fir/ ( all1 su* ,m9]als are to be heat$ r$-hot 9 ! ,fire1 & be qu5*$1 !n gr\nd ) ,mill-/ones1 & are to be put 9 ,/one-,pots1 or ,wald5burg-,pots1 or ,cole9-,pots1 t 9 !m !y may be moi/n$ ) p\r+ ,aqua ,regia !reupon4 ,^! ,pots y mu/ put ,coals ab\t1 & heat !m well4 ,! ,m9]a's be+ toge!r ) ! ,aqua ,regia well heat$1 !re mu/ be p\r$ !reupon s mu* ,common w>m wat]1 z w suffice to wa% (f ! ,aqua ,regia4 ,be+ on ?is wise moi/n$1 !y are to be put into great ,pots made ( good ,pott]s ,e>?1 hav+ a _m little holes 9 ! bottom1 ov] :i* is "s ,cap-pap] to be spread1 t no?+ ( ! ,o>s fall out ?r\gh ! holes1 b ! wat] onely may di/ill d[n4 ,aft] t all ! fir/ wat] is run out1 y mu/ p\r on m hot wat]1 & ^! p\r+s on are to be s (t5 repeat$1 till ! wat] ta/s on m salti%1 = !n x has c>ri$ (f ) x ! ,aqua ,regia t conta9$ ! ,gold 9 x4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,pots are to be set ^u a ,b5* or ,dress] t ha? holes 9 x1 s t ! ,wat]s may pass ?r\gh ! bottoms by ! holes1 & ,vessels may be set !re-"u4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,m9]als may also be put 9 ,b>rels1 hav+ a d\ble bottom1 su* z ^? ,b>rels are 9 :i* !y use to wa% out ! ,salt-pet] ) ,common wat] out ( ! ,e>?4 ,& n[ aft] ! same mann] are ! p\r+s on ( ,common wat] to be s long cont9u$ till !re is no m salti%ness p]ceiv$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,albeit t !re is no m ta/ ( saltness disc]nable1 yet nev]!less "s ( ! ,salt do? z yet abide ) !m1 viz4 ) ! ,o>s & :i* is to be turn$ into ,salt-pet]1 on ?is wise foll[+4 #cb4 ,h[ good ,salt-pet] is to be made ) pr(it ev5 out ( ^! ,o>s4 ,mix ^! ,m9]a's t are ?us depriv$ ( _! ,gold ) an equal weight ( ,calx-vive & ,wood-a%es1 !n heap !m up 9 a heap "u "s ,%$ or ,p5t-h\se1 & moi/5 !m = half a ye>1 or = an :ole ye> by repeat$ p\r+s on1 ( ei!r ,man's piss or ,bea/s1 z (t5 z 7aft] ! dry+ up ( ! moi/ure7 ne$ requires4 ,9 want ( ,piss y may use ,common wat]4 ,by ?is means ! ,aqua ,regia1 :i* 0 n ?or\ghly wa%t (f ) ! w>m wat]1 & s rema9$ beh9d 9 ! ,o>s1 w1 by ! assi/ance ( ,ur9e1 or ev5 ( ,ra9-wat]1 conv]t ! ,salt 9 ! ,calx-vive into good ,salt-pet]1 :i* is to be wa%t (f l o!r ,salt-pet]s1 & be r$uc$ into ,/ria's or ,cry/als4 ,! rema9+ matt] be+ fre$ ( ! ,salt-pet] by wa%+ x (f1 may be aga9 put "u ! same ,%$ or ,ro(1 to keep (f ! ,ra91 & be expos$ to ! ,air & ,sol> heat1 & be moi/n$ ) ,ur9e1 & x w 9 its season aga9 yield ,salt-pet]1 & w ev5 keep do+ ! same = _m foll[+ ye>s1 if x be dealt )all on ! l mann]4 ,& s ev5 ! v ,aqua ,=tis x self1 :i* rema9$ beh9d 9 ! ,o>s1 w br+ its b5efit4 ,! reason ( ?is mann] ( ,salt-pet] mak+ is ?is1 because ! ,aqua ,=tis1 or ,_s ( ,nitre1 is z x 7 ! se$ ( ,salt-pet]1 & is ( ?is nature1 viz4 :5 x is put among o!r ,salts1 7l z :5 "s ,vegetable se$ is s[n 9 ! ,e>?17 x augm5ts x self !reby1 & is multipli$1 ev5 z ! ,se$s ( ,h]bs are wont to doe4 ,& haply1 h5ce came t old ,prov]b1 ( s[+ ,salt1 :i* ! unskilfull & ignorant mock at1 say+1 ,h[ c x be possibly done1 t ,salt %\ld be s[n & multipli$1 see+ ! ,ra9 c dissolve x & wa% x away8 ,^! fooli% ones did n "k ei!r :at ,salt 0 to be s[n1 or h[4 ,evid5t x is1 t ev5 ?is is ! s5t5ce & op9ion ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 t ev5 ,salt may be s[n & multipli$ 9 ! mann] ( ,vegetables4 ,n4 ,b4 ,out ( ! extract$ ,o>s or ,m9]als be+ conjoyn$ ) ,calx-vive & ,wood-a%es1 may ,salt-pet] be made1 9 a few days space1 by moi/n+ ! matt]s ) p\r+ on1 ev5 b>ely ,common wat]1 & s dry+ x up aga93 b !n !re w n be su* a quantity1 z :5 m cont9u$ & m frequ5t p\r+s on ( ,ur9e h prec$$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,x is likewise a ?+ possible to be done1 to make good ,salt-pet] ev5 9 "o days space1 ) ! ,wat]s us$ ab\t ! ,edulcoration or wa%+ ( ! ,o>s if !y be p\r$ ^u ,calx-vive s long till all ! noise or tiss+ cease? :i* is made 9 ! ,solution4 ,& ?us out ( ! %>p wat] ( ,salt-pet]1 & ! fix ,salt 9 ! ,calx-vive is pres5tly g5]at$ ,salt-pet]1 %oot+ into long & delicate ,cry/als1 aft] t ! sup]flu\s moi/ure %all h be5 !nce drawn (f 9 a ,copp]-pan4 ,! rema9+ ,salt-pet] wat] mu/ be aga9 boil$ 9 a ,copp] ev5 to ! appe>ance ( a ?9 sk91 & !n be set 9 ! cold to %oot m ,salt-pet]2 ^! ,lab\rs are y to g on )all untill all ! ,salt-pet] be boil'd out4 ,i ?9k n[ t ,i h writt5 & deliv]$ all ?+s p]spicu\sly & cle>ly3 ,he t _c compreh5d !m1 mu/ ev5 let !m alone z an ,ass mu/ ! ,h>p4 ,z conc]n+ ! %>p ,wat]s :i* are us$ ab\t ! ,extract+ ( ,gold out ( ! ,m9]als or ,o>s1 s z ! ,gold may n be lo/ t is 9 !m1 b be cons]v$1 & t ) pr(it1 !re are sev]al ways t (f] !mselves1 among/ :i* we h ?\ght good to produce ^! foll[+4 #cc4 ,! ways ( ,r$uc+ volatile & fixt ,gold unto a body1 out ( ! ,edulcorat+ ,wat]s 7s call$7 ) :i* ! ,gold a=esaid ha? be5 ,extract$ out ( ! ,o>s2 & also ( usefully or pr(itably improv+ ! said already us$ ,wat]s !mselves4 ,he t desire? to ent] ^u ! be/ way1 may p\r into ! ,solution ( ! ,gold1 or into ! ,wat] conta9+ ! dissolv$ ,gold1 a ,solution ( ,silv] or ,lead1 & 9 su* a quantity z he %all guess ! ,gold is (1 t is dissolv$ 9 ! ,wat]4 ,z = ,example4 ,suppose !re be two or ?ree ,lots ,lotones or half ,ounces ( ,gold 9 ! wat]1 !re mu/ !n likewise be dissolv$ s _m ,lots ( ,silv] or ,lead 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 or !reab\ts2 :i* ,solution is to be 7be x m or less7 put to ! said wat]1 & to be well mixt by a /rong %ak+ x to & fro1 till x becomes l ,milk4 ,:5 x %all h settl$1 x mu/ be %ak5 aga91 & ^? /rong agitations mu/ be sev]al times repeat$ 9 an h\rs space4 ,!n all be+ well settl$1 ! cle> wat] is to be p\r$ (f1 & ! gross] matt] is to be put 9 a ,filt]1 t s all ! humidity may by di/illation or filtration be remov$ f ! dissolv$ ,lune1 or dissolv$ ,lead1 & ! ,metals !mselves may aft]w>ds by r$uction be r$uc$ into _! pri/9e body1 by su* an help z we w pres5tly tea*4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if ! ,silv] or ! ,lead %\ld n h extract$ all ! ,gold out ( %e ,wat]1 or drawn x to !mselves1 :i* may easily happ51 yet not)/&+ !re is n any loss ( ! same4 ,=1 because ! ,aqua ,regia be+ debilitat$ by p\r+ pl5ty ( wat] !reupon is r5dr$ unfit to extract any ,o> anew1 !re may be p\r$ into t edulcorat+ ,wat] out ( :i* ! ,gold is already drawn by ! ,solution ( ,silv] or ,lead1 a %>p or /rong ,lixivium made ( ,wood-a%es & ,calx-vive1 & r5dr$ a little %>p] by a little ,liquor ( ,fl9ts4 ,= ! ,fl9ts doe precipitate all ! ,gold out ( ! ,solutions4 ,& n[ ! ,aqua ,regia be+ kill'd by ! ,lixivium1 lets fall e ,metal t x has 9 x1 :e!r x be onely ,gold1 or ,copp]1 or ,iron1 9 ! =m ( a yell[ ,p[d]3 ,?is ,p[d] is to be dri$1 & to be r$uc$ aft] t mann] :i* ,i told y b n[1 t ,i w\ld tea*4 ,! same ,gold may likewise be gott5 out ( ! ,aqua ,regia 7fir/ debilitat$ by ,common wat]7 v commodi\sly by a ,solution ( ,m]cury or ,quicksilv] put !re9to2 ,! ,m]cury abides 9 ! ,aqua ,regia1 & ! ,gold falls to ! bottom l a t5d] f9e ,p[d]1 :i* be+ wa%t & made corporeal by r$uction w be #bd ,c>racts f9e4 ,& z = gett+ ! ,m]cury out ( ! ,aqua ,regia1 x is n to be bett] done ?an by p\r+ !re9to a %>p ,lixivium1 by :i* ! ,m]cury is con/ra9$ to fall d[n to ! bottom l a yell[ ,p[d]1 :i* is pr(itable = su*-l precipitations4 ,! ,aqua ,regia & ! ,lixivium s]ve = to make ,salt-pet] )all4 ,! ,edulcorat+-wat] out ( :i* all ! ,metals are already r$uc$ or precipitat$ be+ boil'd 9 ,copp]s1 till a sk9 appe> at top1 & !n p\r$ out into o!r ,copp]s or wood5 ,vessels1 yield excell5t ,salt-pet]1 fit = ! di/illation ( ,aqua ,=tis = a new ,op]ation4 ,he t is skill'd 9 manag+ ?is "w1 w get z mu* ,salt-pet] z w pay ! co/s ( ! ,aqua ,=tis2 insomu*1 t ! ,gold is extract$ )\t any co/s4 ,= five or six p\nd ( ,aqua ,=tis1 :i* holds 9 x two or ?ree p\nd ( dissolv$ ,salt1 & is precipitat$ ) a %>p ,lixivium ( ,calx-vive yields ab\t "s t5 p\nds ( ,salt-pet]3 & ?is w c]ta9ly answ] ! price ( ! ,wat] or ,aqua ,=tis2 & s y w h ,gold extract$ out ( ! ,/ones )\t exp5ce or *>ges4 #cd4 ,ano!r & bett] way ( gett+ out ! ,gold t is ,extract$ out ( ! ,o>s1 out ( ! ,aqua ,=tis4 ,make1 by ,calc9ation1 "s ,a%es1 ( "o "p ( ,t91 & f\r p>ts ( ,lead1 & put !m 9 an ,iron-pot1 :]eto p\r ! extract$ ,gold1 or ! ,aqua ,=tis conta9+ ! ,gold1 boil x & cont9ually /ir ! ,calx ) an ,iron rod1 t s all ! %>p ,spirits may cleave to ! ,lead & ,t9 a%es1 & ! ,phlegm onely may exhale4 ,aft] t ! said ,calx ( ! ,metals ha? conc5trat$ all ! ,spirits1 & is become :olly dry1 let x be tak5 out1 & be ca/ ^u ,coals 9 a secret ,melt+-pot or ,crucible1 9 :i* op]ation ! fire =ce? out all ! ,spirits into ! ,recipi5t1 :i* are to be aga9 made use ( = new ,extractions4 ,! volatile ,gold1 & :i* is mixt ) ,iron1 adh]es to ! ,calx ( ! ,metals1 & is to be r$uc$ 9 ! ,furnace :i* ! ,g]mans call ,/i*(52 :]eby ! ,lead impregnat$ ) ! ,gold1 & exalt$ by x1 is gott51 :i* by rep>ation yields ! ,gold & ,silv]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if t ,lead %\ld n conta9 ,gold en\gh z to be wor? ! :ile ( sep>at+ x on ! ,cupel or ,te/ x is to be aga9 commixt ) ,t91 & be r$uc$ into ,a%es1 & by ?is ,calx are new ,extractions to be ,conc5trat$1 t s by ! s _m repeat$ ,lab\rs1 ! ,lead is at l5g? made ri* en\gh1 & yields 7by sep>ation7 a good portion ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,if 79 ! sep>at+7 ! matt] be turn$ by ! bla/ ( ,bell[s into ,li?>ge1 x is n ne$full to melt su* a deal ( ,lead on ! ,te/s1 :i* w\ld require s mu* fire4 ,b h[ev]1 x is a ?+ feasable = ! ,gold to be gott5 out ( or by ! ,te/s )\t melt+1 :i* %all be taught aft]w>ds4 #ce4 ,h[ an ,aqua ,regia is easily acquir$ = ! ,extraction ( ,/ones4 ,=asmu* z ,_s ( ,salt may be _h 9 great quantity1 y ne$ onely dissolve "s ,salt-pet] !re91 & ?is ,solution is to be us$ to extract ! ,m9]als )all4 ,= ! ,_s ( ,salt be+ made /rong] by ! ,salt-pet]1 do? readily & will+ly seize ^u ! t5d] ,gold t is 9 ! ,/ones4 ,& z = ! ,_s ( ,salt1 x may be us$ z x comes ov] 9 ! fir/ di/illation )\t any rectification4 #cf4 ,an easi] way ( gett+ an ,aqua ,regia usefull = extraction4 ,because t ^! ,op]ations d always br+ =? ,silv] impregnat$ ) ,gold1 & t ,aqua ,=tis is requisite to make ! ,sep>ation ( !m2 ! ,solution ( ,silv] may be us$1 & s ! lab\r ( ! a=esaid inc9]ation be omitt$4 ,into ! ,aqua ,regia :]e) y h extract$ ! ,gold1 p\r 9 a ,solution ( ,silv]1 & x w fi% out ! greate/ "p ( ! ,gold out ( ! ,aq4 ,reg4 & is1 viz4 ! ,aq4 ,reg4 to be aft]w>ds made use ( to a new extraction1 & be aga9 dive/$ ( its extract$ ,gold by a ,solution ( ,silv]4 ,9 want ( a ,solution ( ,silv]1 ! extract is to be conc5trat$ ) ! ,a%es ( ,lead1 & y mu/ proce$ 7by driv+ (f ! ,_s out ( ! ,a%es1 & by r$uc+ ! same ,a%es 9 a ,furnace17 aft] ! same mann] z we taught y b n[ 9 our =ego+ directions4 ,n4 ,b4 ,y are "h to note1 t ! ,aq4 ,=t4 :i* conta9e? 9 x ! dissolv$ ,silv]1 & is p\r$ into ! ,aq4 ,reg4 or nitr\s ,_s ( ,salt1 do? add an encrease unto ^! same ,wat]s4 ,= ! ,aq4 ,=t4 do? corroborate ! ,_s ( ,salt f> bett] ?an ,salt-pet] do?4 #cg4 ,h[ ! ,silv] 7:]e) ! ,gold has be5 sep>at$ out ( ! ,aq4 ,regia7 is to be gott5 or r$uc$ out ( its ,calx4 ,aft] t ! ,solution ( ! ,silv] be+ p\r$ into ! ,aqua ,regia1 ha? extract$ ! greate/ "p ( ! ,gold2 ! ,aqua ,regia is to be p\r$ (f cle> f ! ,silv] rema9+ 9 ! bottom1 & is to be us$ ab\t new ,extractions4 ,b if s be x %\ld yet conta9 ,iron 9 x1 x mu/ be conc5trat$ by ,lead-a%es4 ,! :ite ,calx ( ,silv] is to be put ^u "s ,clo? ov] a glass or /one ,vessel1 & s is to be fre$ f ! rema9+ ,aqua ,regia1 :i* w drop f x2 & by p\r+ on ( w>m wat]1 x mu/ be altoge!r rid ( ! ,aqua ,regia1 :i* z yet adh]es !reunto4 ,?is done1 y\r ,l9n5-clo? be+ /rong & ?ree d\ble1 ! ,common wat] is to be squeez$ /rongly !re\t (1 & ! ,calx x self laid by1 to dry2 :i* may aft]w>ds be r$uc$ 9 ! ,secret ,crucible1 or be us$ ab\t a ,cem5tation ( ,lapis ,calam9>is into ,gold & ,silv]4 #ch4 ,h[ ! said ,calx ( ,silv] is to be r$uc$ )\t any loss ( its weight1 & )\t any ,detrim5t4 ,=asmu* z ?is :ite ,calx ( ,silv] is made s v volatile by ! ,salts1 z t x _c be r$uc$ at all 9 ! common melt+ ,pots or ,crucibles )\t great ,detrim5t1 !re is no way ( prev5t+ t loss m commodi\sly ?an ?is :i* foll[s4 ,mix ?is silv]y ,calx ) an equal weight ( a ,sal ,alkali1 & ca/ x into ! secret r$ hot ,crucible1 wid] at bottom & n>r[] at ! top1 ! :i* y mu/ cov] ) its ,cov] made ( ! ,lute ( ,wis$om4 ,by ?is means w ! ,calx melt1 nor w x lose any ?+ by fume1 nor w x p5etrate into ! melt+ ,pot or ,crucible3 & s ! ,silv] impregnat$ ) ! ,gold w be cons]v$ )\t hurt1 :i* be+ granulat$ ! ,gold may be sep>at$ by ,aq4 ,=tis3 ,n[ ?is v ,solution ( ! ,silv] by ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 may be aga9 us$ to ga!r or sep>ate m new extract$ ,gold1 & s w aft]w>ds produce ! ,silv] to be r$uc$ ! same way we in/ruct$ !e1 & s give !e a p]petual ,sep>atory ,op]ation ( ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* may e :]e be ex]cis$ ) a great deal ( pr(it4 #ci4 ,ano!r way tea*+ to r$uce fugaci\s ,silv] ) great] pr(it4 ,put ^u ! ,rudd] ( ?y ,silv]y ,%ip1 ! little ,fi% call$ ,remora1 t s x may be fre$ f its spe$y flight1 & abide quiet4 ,melt ?y said ,%ip toge!r ) ! ,remora t fits on ! ,rudd] 9 ! secret f\r-squ>e melt+ ,pot1 9 :i* melt+ toge!r1 !re is n onely recov]$ all ! ,silv] )\t any ,detrim5t1 b x do? also get an increase ( its weight1 out ( ! :ite ,bri/les or ,f9s ( ! little ,fi%1 & becomes enri*$ ) ,gold by its ,bl\d3 s t ?is ,additam5t yields 79 ! ,r$uction7 a great] quantity ( bett] ,silv] ?an o!r ,additam5ts d4 ,b z conc]n+ o!r ,commodities or ,b5efits t ?is fugaci\s ,silv] be/[s1 x %all 7,god will+7 be taught aft]w>ds4 ,?us mu* 0 ,i will+ at pres5t to tea* & reveal1 conc]n+ ! extract+ ( volatile ,gold out ( ,/ones & ! poor] ,o>s1 & ( a successive graduat+ ( ,silv] into ,gold4 ,!re %all be m taught else:]e4 #dj4 ,a ga9full extraction out ( ! poor ,o>s or ,m9]a's ( ,silv] & ,copp]1 by ! moi/ way4 ,^! ,m9]als or ,o>s are to be dealt ) aft] ! same way z we %[$ above ab\t ! ,m9]a's ( ,gold1 viz4 !y are to be heat$ r$ hot1 qu5*$1 & gr\nd ) ,mill-/ones & be moi/n$ ) ,aqua ,=tis1 & to be extract$ aft] ! l mann] z ! ,o>s or ,m9]a's ( ,gold are1 all ! diff]5ce be+ onely 9 ! ,wat]s2 = ,aqua ,regis is to be us$ to extract ! ,gold )1 & ,aqua ,=tis = ! extraction ( ! ,silv]4 ,if !re=e !re be ! ,m9]a's ( ,gold & ,silv] at h&1 ! ,gold is to be extract$ by ,aqua ,regis1 & ! ,silv] by ,aqua ,=tis2 & bo? ! ,solutions are to be mixt toge!r1 9 :i* mixion ! ,silv] precipitates to ! bottom 9 ! ,aqua ,regis1 & )all fi%e? out ! ,gold out ( ! ,aqua ,regis4 ,nei!r is x "h any imp$im5t if ! ,o> ( ,silv] %\ld also conta9 ,copp] 9 x1 :i* w be extract$ toge!r ) ! ,aqua ,=tis4 ,= ! ,silv] & ,gold fall d[n to ! bottom1 & ! ,copp] abides 9 ! ,aqua ,regia1 :i* is aga9 fit to extract m ,gold )all1 & may inde$ be us$ z _m times z any "o %all please4 ,! ,copp] x self is extract$ out ( ! ,aqua ,regis by ,iron ,plates1 b !y t+e ! ,aqua ,regis ) a yell[ col\r1 & !re=e make x altoge!r unfit = any f>!r lab\rs ( ?is k9d4 ,bett] is x !re=e to conc5trate x ^u ! ,a%es ( ,lead1 t s t spiritual ,iron 9 ! ,aqua ,regis1 may conv]t "s ( ! ,lead into ,gold by ,gradation1 & ! ,aqua ,regis x self hav+ be5 s (t5 us$ may be yet aga9 us$4 #da4 ,ano!r f> easi] way ( pl5tifully extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! poor ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 ,s& & ,clay1 & ! l ,m9]als )\t ! ,fire ( melt+4 ,fill a ,glass ,cucurbit1 or "o made ( ! be/ ,e>?1 & excell5tly well lut$ a little m ?an half full1 ) ! ,m9]a1 ,s&1 or ,/ones conta9+ 9 !m1 fugitive & fix ,gold1 & h]eupon p\r z mu* ( ! foll[+ ,m5/ruum z is suffici5t to moi/5 !m2 !n pres5tly put on an ,alembick 7= assoon z ev] ! dissolv+ ,wat] is p\r$ on ! ,o>s or ,m9]a's1 x pres5tly works & fumes7 & draw (f !refrom 79 ,s&7 all ! humidity by ,di/illation3 t s 9 ! di/ill+ ! ,gold x self may be dissolv$1 & ! ,aqua ,regis x self may by ,di/illation be recov]$2 :i* is aga9 pr(itable = a new ,op]ation1 z we %all tell y by & by4 ,all ! moi/ure be+ drawn (f1 let ! ,cucurbit cool 9 ! ,s&1 & !n take x out1 & put 9 "s ,wat]1 t ! ,m9]a's & ,salt may be s(tn$4 ,n[ extract v c>efully & dilig5tly1 all ! ,salt out ( ! ,o>1 9 :i* said ,salt is ! ,gold t is extract$ out ( ! ,o>s or ,m9]a's1 & boil x up into a r$ ,salt1 to :i* mu/ be add$ "s ,li?>ge1 & s mu/ be molt5 9 su* ,pots z w n break4 ,! ,li?>ge w imbibe all ! ,gold1 :i* h[ x is to be sep>at$ f ! ,lead1 we w pres5tly tea* 9 ! foll[+ disc\rse4 #db4 ,! prep>ation ( ! ,wat] necess>y to ?is extraction4 ,= ! extraction ( ,gold1 ,salt is to be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & = ! extraction ( ,silv]1 y mu/ dissolve ,salt-pet] 9 ,aqua ,=tis4 ,) ^! ,wat]s1 ( :i* y may furni% y\r self ) pl5ty )\t any great lab\r1 moi/5 ! ,o>s & !n di/ill !m (f aga9 f ! said ,o>s1 & !y w be always fit = su* l ,op]ations1 insomu* t y ne$ nev] to make new ,wat]s4 ,nay m1 9 all ! sev]al ,op]ations & ,extractions ( ! ,o>s1 !y w be m & m augm5t$1 s t if ?\ use/ b at fir/ no m ?an two p\nds ( ! same ,wat]s1 !y may suffice !e = inf9ite extractions4 ,n4 ,b4 ,by ?is means1 all ! ,gold1 h[ little soev]1 may be extract$ by !e out ( all ,fl9ts1 ,s&1 & o!r ,m9]als )\t any exp5ces1 ! ,fire onely except$4 ,?is also is exp$i5t = me "h to %[1 t sometimes !re are to be f\nd fugaci\s ,m9]a's ( ,gold1 & col\r$ ,fl9ts :i* are suffici5tly ri* ) ,gold1 & are pa9t$ z 'tw]e ) delicate col\rs1 viz4 gre51 sky-col\r1 & r$3 b 9 ! heat+ !m r$ hot1 ^? col\rs vani%1 & leave ! ,fl9ts :ite4 ,su* z ^! admit n ( heat+ r$ hot1 l z o!rs d1 :i* reta9 _! col\rs 9 a r$ hot ,fire4 ,!re=e su* mu/ be r$uc$ into ,p[d] )\t any previ\s heat+ r$ hot1 & y mu/ extract !m z !y are t s ! volatile ,gold may be attract$ by ! ,aqua ,regis1 :i* said ,gold be+ ab/ract$ aga9 by ! ,a%es ( ,lead commits x self to or imbibes x self 9 ! said ,a%es1 :i* are to be r$uc$ by ! help ( ! secret ,crucible2 9 :i* ,r$uction1 ! ,gold becomes corporeal & admits ( be+ sep>at$ f ! ,lead ) pr(it4 ,n4 ,b4 ,su* ,/ones may likewise be mix$ ) ! %>p coagulat$ ,spirits1 & ^! ,spirits may be =c$ ov] by a ,retort3 ,= s1 ! fugitive ,spirits ( ! ,salts c>ry ov] ) !m ! ,volatile ,gold1 & make a v excell5t ,gradatory-wat]1 transmut+ fugitive ,m]cury into ,gold1 ) great] pr(it1 ?an if ?is v volatile ,gold _h be5 made ,corporeal ) ,lead4 ,?is secret is none ( ! lea/ ( ^? :i* tea* ! ,extraction ( ,gold out ( col\r'd ,fl9ts or ,/ones4 ,su* a volatile ,gold may also pass into o!r ,metals by g5tle ,cem5tations1 & s become fix1 & w br+ no small pr(it1 nay r a great] b5efit ?an if x 7 gott5 out by fusion4 ,9 su* ,cem5tations1 ! volatile ,gold ha? "t ( gett+ a body ) ! o!r ,metals1 & ( acquir+ a fixity1 & is z x 7 a gold5 ,se$1 :i* augm5ts x self into ,gold1 91 or out ( ! ,metallick ,e>?4 #dc4 ,ano!r ,wat] to ,extract ,gold & ,silv] )all4 ,= ,gold1 let ,salt2 = ,silv]1 let ,salt-pet] be dissolv$ 9 ! ,wat] or ,aqua ,=tis & let be !reto add$ z mu* ,oil ( ,vitriol z half ! ,salt z y put4 ,?is ,wat] extracte? ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! poor ,m9]a's ,s& & ,/ones1 & require? ! same op]ation z ! prec$5t ones doe4 ,x is likewise augm5t$ ev5 to inf9ity1 insomu*1 t ,gold & ,silv] may be extract$ out ( ! poor ,m9es )\t ,co/s1 if y except b ! fire4 ,n4 ,b4 ,oil ( ,sulphur does ! same t ,oil ( ,vitriol do?1 & !re=e may x s]ve in/ead !re( 9 su* ,extractions ( ,gold & ,silv]4 #dd4 ,ano!r f> easi] way ( pl5tifully ,extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! poor ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 ) v little or 9 a mann] no ,co/s at all4 ,mix ! ,o>s or ,m9]a's ) _! due ,wat]s1 & !re)all fill small ,pots or ,crucibles made ( ! be/ ,e>?1 :i* put ne> "o ano!r 9 a great ,iron pot4 ,put an ,alembick ^u ! ,pot1 & draw (f ! ,spirits by di/illation1 :i* ,spirits w requite all ?y disbursem5ts1 & w s give !e ,gold ,gratis1 :i* y are to wa% out ( ! ,o>s ) ,wat]1 & get x or corporifie by ,saturn4 #de4 ,ano!r yet easi] way4 ,moi/5 ! ,o>s ) _! due ,wat]s1 ca/ !m 9 by little & little ^u ! live ,coals1 & t 9 su* a mann] z we taught !e ab\t di/ill+ ,_s ( ,salt4 ,by ?is ,di/illation ! ,spirits pass into ! receiv+ ,vessels1 & ! ,gold & ,silv] are dissolv$ & /ay beh9d ) ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 & is to be wa%t out ( ! ,o>s ) ,wat]1 & to be molt5 ) ,saturn4 ,?us is gott5 ! ,gold & ,silv] t 0 9 ! ,m9]a's or ,o>s1 )\t any exp5ces1 & ! ,spirits quit all ! ,co/s4 #df4 ,h[ ,gold & ,silv] may pl5tifully be extract$ out ( ,fat ,clay4 ,al?\gh t ! ,extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] by moi/ wat]s is a sordid op]ation1 z 0 a=esaid at ! beg9n+1 yet is x n done )\t pr(it2 because ! ,gold & ,silv] may be gott5 out ( ! ,wat]s by precipitation1 & ( ! us$ ,wat]s may ,salt-pet] be made4 ,b n[ ! case is f> o!rwise ) fat ,clay1 = t1 x be+ fat1 ! ,spirits hide !mselves !re91 t ! "o half !re( c h>dly be recov]$1 unless su* an ,e>? be fre$ ( its fatness by heat+ x r$-hot3 & ?is requires "s lab\r to effect x4 ,b see+ t 9 all places ( ! ,_w1 :]esoev] any ,e>? is1 !re is su* a k9d ( ,e>?1 & t 9 no small quantity1 t conta9s ,gold & ,silv]3 & !re ha? n z yet be5 any body t ha? endeav\r'd to r$uce x to any pr(it1 & br+ x into use1 b especially :5 x conta9s n 9 x s mu* ,gold & ,silv] z to defray ! *>ges ( sep>at+ x by ,lead4 ,b ,i h f\nd out a v easie way ( do+ x ) pr(it1 & ,i ?9k x my duty to disclose t ,artifice = ! publick good2 & x is ?us3 ,mix su* an ,e>? z conta9s !re9 ,gold & ,silv] ) ! ,wat] ( ,vitriol1 :i* ,i h a=e describ$1 & make x up into balls some:at bigg] ?an ones fi/1 :i* ?r[ ord]ly & by little & little into my fir/ ,furnace1 or into my second di/illatory ,furnace1 & draw (f ! ,_s by ,di/illation4 ,! dissolv$ ,gold & ,silv] rema9+ 9 ! ,sal-,mirabilis is to be extract$ out ( ^? balls brok5 small1 ) w>m wat]1 & to be r$uc$ by ,lead1 aft] ! a=e describ$ mann]4 #dg4 ,by :at ,artifice ,gold may be pl5tifully & easily extract$ out ( ,granates1 ,agates1 ,saphires1 ,rubies1 ,s&1 or o!r h>d ,m9]als :i* suff] n !mselves to be tam$ nei!r ) ,lead1 nor ) %>p ,wat]s4 ,x is c]ta9 t all ,granates1 :at ,col\r soev] !y are (1 or :at place soev] y meet ) !m 91 :e!r y h !m out ( ,riv]s1 or wa% !m out ( ,s& or fat ,clay1 or t y f9d !m 9 ! high ,m\nta9s & ,rocks2 !y always conta9 9 !m mu* ,gold3 b by reason ( _! ,glassy nature1 !y _c by any means be extract$ ) ,aqua ,=tis or /rong ,wat]s1 nor c !y by reason ( ! h>dness ( _! bodies fusion be molt5 ) ,lead4 ,h5ce x is1 t z hi!rto !y h nev] be5 s h&l$ z to h _! ,gold extract$ out ( !m ) pr(it1 & !re=e are !y neglect$ z unpr(itable1 unwor?y1 abject1 & contemptible ,m9]als1 :]eas not)/&+ x is a ?+ feasible = a man to enjoy _! ,gold & ,silv] ) a little lab\r1 & z x 7 )\t any tr\ble4 ,b n[ :at c\rse mu/ we take to doe ?is1 see+ !y elude ! %>pe/ p[]s or efficacy ( all /rong or %>p ,wat]s1 :]eby _! he>t may be p5etrat$1 & ,gold may be extract$ out ( _! b[els8 ,i answ]2 ,!y are to be ov]come by ,conc5trat$ ,spirits1 & :i* are r$uc$ to ! =m ( ,salt1 z also by a fusile ,salt ( ,lead1 & be s dive/$ ( ! ,gold !y conta9 9 !m1 & )\t ?is w ! victory ov] !m h>dly be obta9$4 ,= ,spirits be+ r$uc$ to ! =m ( ,salt1 doe abide ! fire mo/ pati5tly1 & p]=m a d\ble lab\r2 "o by _! ,acrimony1 ! o!r by a /rong fire1 insomu* t no?+ c escape _! p[]1 & !re=e all ?+s are tam$ & subdu$ by !m1 & doe aft]w>ds readily obey ! virtues or p[] ( ,saturn9e ,salt1 & yield =? _! ,gold by fusion4 #dh4 ,a ,demon/ration1 above ! rea* ( any ,confutation1 %ew+ t m ,gold & ,silv] may be gott5 out ( ! ,o>s or ,m9]a's ( ,gold & ,silv]1 by ! hi!rto prescrib$ ways1 by %>p ,wat]s or ,salts1 & 9 a mann] )\t ,co/s1 ?an is wont to be done by _m ,exp5ces1 & by ! fire ( ,melt+4 ,i believe x is n unkn[n to any "o t is b a little acqua9t$ ) ! k ( ! ,m9]a's ( ,gold1 t ! ,gold _c be gott5 out ( !m )\t ! addition ( ,lead1 or ! help ( "s matt] r5dr+ ! fusion m easie4 ,& n[ :5 su* ,o>s conta9 b little ,gold1 & contr>iwise mu* ,lead1 or matt]s requisite to promote fusion are ( necessity to be !reto us$1 h[ c x be1 t t little portion ( ,gold or ,silv] %\ld recomp5se or defray su* great exp5ces8 ,!re=e su* poor] ,o>s h hi!rto la9 z ca/-aways1 z be+ uncapable ( be>+ ! ,exp5ces ( rep>ation1 & s are n put to any use1 nor are at all pr(itable4 ,b admit t ! ,o>s d conta9 z mu* ,gold & ,silv]1 z t ! ,co/s ( melt+ may be repaid by !m2 yet su* a fusion1 comp>$ ) ?is inv5tion ( m9e ( ,extract+ ,gold & ,silv] ) ,wat]s & ,salts1 is z if y %\ld comp>e ,wat] ) ,w9e1 or ! night ) ! mo/ brightsome day1 :i* h no comp>ison4 ,=1 fir/ ( all1 ! common melt+ ( ,metals is accompani$ ) f> great] ,exp5ces1 ?an t ,extraction ( m9e ) ,salts1 :i* v]ily ne$s b a v little *>ge4 ,!n f>!r1 x c nev] be1 t all ! ,gold %\ld be s p]fectly ,extract$ out ( ! ,o>s1 b t "s ( ! same w abide 9 ! ,scoria's2 besides1 ! volatile ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* mu/ necess>ily be bl[n (f by ! vehem5t bla/ ( ! bell[s1 & ! acut5ess ( ! fire1 & s be lo/4 ,n[ among/ all ! conv5i5cies t arise f ! ,extract+ ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! poor ,m9es1 t is none ( ! meane/1 viz4 t n onely all ! fix ,gold & ,silv] are cons]v$ by ! ,salts1 b also ! ,volatile too1 & ?is latt] is made fix & con/ant 9 ! fire1 toge!r ) t =m] fixt "p1 :]eas by ! ,fus+ fire x is all ( x lo/4 ,n4 ,b4 ,= ! ,wat]s ( ! ,salts doe make ! volatile ,spirits ( ,gold & ,silv]1 & :i* o!rwise w\ld vani% away fix & con/ant2 = by a /rong bla/ & =ce ( fire are !y r5dr$ yet m fugaci\s4 ,h5ce comes x to pass1 t !re is b ! "o half "p ( t ,gold extract$ by ! fire ( ! usual way ( melt+1 t ! ,wat]s ( ,salts get out ( ! ,o>s4 ,^u ?is acc\nt my ,inv5tion do? n onely yield ?is commodi\sness z to get bo? ! fix & volatile ,gold & ,silv] toge!r1 )\t any detrim5t out ( ! ,o>s1 b also gets n a little 9 sp>+ ,coals1 7n to m5tion ?is1 t "o man does m 9 ! ,extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] by ,salts1 ?an ?ree m5 are wont to doe 9 ! common way ( ,fusion4 99 99 99 99 99 ,by :at ha? n[ be5 said1 x is evid5tly app>5t1 :at a deal ( b5efit & pr(it ?is inv5tion w br+ 9 all places ( ,g]many4 ,= ?is ,extraction may be us$ commodi\sly & pr(itably1 n onely 9 all ,m9]a's or ,o>s bo? ri* & poor ones1 b also may be us$ 9 ,extract+ ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( all col\r'd ,fl9ts1 :]e) all ,riv]s1 ,brooks & ,fields d ab\nd4 ,b "s or o!r may haply say "h1 by :at means c x possibly be1 t ,gold & ,silv] %\ld be extract$ out ( ! ,/ones t lie too & ag5 e :]e 9 ! ,/reets8 ,i answ] su*1 t inde$ x is v r>e to f9d fix ,gold & ,silv] 9 su* ,/ones1 b yet !y h 9 !m a spiritual1 unripe & volatile ,gold1 :i* is n onely made fix & con/ant 9 ! extraction made by ,salts1 b x do? likewise turn "s ( ! ,lead x self t is add$ 9 ! fus+ & sep>at+ x into its own nature by ,graduation4 ,h5ce 'tis evid5t1 t 9 all places ( ! ,t]re/rial ,globe :]esoev] ,/ones are1 good ,gold & ,silv] may be gott5 ) pr(it1 by a little lab\r & small co/s4 ,praise & glory be et]nally giv5 to ! mo/ b\ntifull ,"l ,god = su* ,inv5tions4 ,am54 99 99 99 99 99 ,^! are ! ,secrets :i* ,i publickly demon/rat$ & divulg$ or communicat$ 9 my ,laboratory1 = ! b5efit ( my ,c\ntrey4 ,& ,i d n[ aga9 affirm & witness t if ev5 ! v b>e ,lett] be obs]v$1 no body c err4 ,& if s be t any "o %\ld *ange ?is or t ord]1 & s ?9k to bett] ! ,op]ations1 & %\ld err1 let him n lay ! fault ^u me :o h ,writt5 ! nak$ tru?1 b let him blame himself4 ,i _h sev]al o!r ?+s ( no small mom5t1 to h spok5 to "h at pres5t1 ! :i* ,i %all ,god will+ v sudd5ly dispat* 9 my second ,c5tury1 = ! pres5t "t does n p]mit x4 ,& 9 ! said ,c5tury w ,i decl>e ) a yet cle>] & easi] manife/ation1 ^? ,secrets "h disclos$1 ! :i* c\ld n at pres5t be done because ( my too mu* ha/4 ,& n[ ,i wi% to all ! pi\s ,/ud5ts aft] ?is s great an ,art1 a l>ge & pl5te\s bless+ f ! m]cifull ,"l ,god1 z to ?is s v excell5t a ,"w1 t ! pov]ty & want ( abundance ( mis]able ,p may be suppli$ 9 _m places4 ,:i* if x be 7z ,i hope x w7 x w exalt ! hon\r & glory ( ! mo/ high1 & w encrease ! ,prosp]ity ( ! ,c\ntrey1 & )all w *eck & keep "u ! mo/ base attempts ( m9e ,enemies4 ,b especially if ! c\nsel t ,i h propos$ 9 my fir/ ,c5tury1 7viz4 t e "o may h lib]ty to ex]cise su* ,op]ations17 takes place4 ,?is be+ grant$1 x _c be1 b t ,gold & ,silv] & ,copp] w e :]e be gott5 out ( ! ,e>?1 ) ! help ( ^! my ,writ+s1 to ! great pr(it & b5efit ( all ! :ole ,c\ntrey4 ,& s ,i conclude ?is s mu* ha/n$ ,app5dix1 wre/$ f me occasionally by p]v]se ,m54 ,^? ?+s t ,i h n 9 su* or su* a place cle>ly & evid5tly en\gh express$ = want ( "t1 ,i w express ,god will+ 9 my second ,c5tury ) a cle>] ,explanation1 & ?i!r d ,i ref] ! well-m9d$ ,read]4 ,! ,end ( ! ,app5dix4 ,,! ,,six? & ,la/ ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,prosp]ity ( ,,g]many4 ,9 :i* ! ,arcana's already reveal$ 9 ! ,fif? ,"p are n onely illu/rat$ ) a cle>] ,elucidation2 b also su* are manife/$ z are mo/ highly necess>y to be kn[n = ! ,def5ce ( ! ,c\ntry aga9/ ! ,turks3 ,toge!r ) an evid5t ,demon/ration1 adjoyn$ %ew+ ,t bo? a p>ticul> & univ]sal ,transmutation ( ! imp]fect ,metals into m p]fect ones by ,salt & ,fire is mo/ true2 & )all1 by :at means any "o t is endu$ ) b a mean k 9 manag+ ! ,fire1 may exp]im5tally try ! tru? h]e( 9 f\r & tw5ty h\rs space4 ,to ! ,fri5dly ,,read]1 ,heal?4 ,i taught 9 ! ,fir/ ,"p h[ ! ov]-ab\nd+ quantity ( ,w9e & ,corn is to be ,conc5trat$1 t x may abide uncorrupt = a v _m ye>s1 & :5 necessity requires x may be an help to _m 9 ne$4 ,9 ! ,second1 ,?ird1 ,f\r? & ,fif? ,p>ts ,i taught ! ,extraction ( bo? fix & unfix ,metals1 to great pr(it1 & almo/ )\t any ,co/s1 out ( ! bodies ( vile1 poor ,m9]als & ,metallick ,e>?s1 :i* w n quit ! ,co/s ( a ,fus+-fire1 & ?is to be done by no co/ly ,wat]s2 & )all1 h[ to br+ !m into use1 :i* no body a=e me ev] did4 ,& did n ,i disburse a great deal ( ,monies 9 build+ a conv5i5t ,laboratory1 9 :i* ,i produc$ su* mo/ pr(itable ?+s to ! view ( e "o1 & demon/rat$ !m to be true8 ,& :at h ,i reap$ = ^! s great b5efits ,i h done1 b a mo/ ungratefull ca/+ (f _! remembrance8 ,h n all ! ?+s ,i h taught be5 accus$ ( falsity & deceit bo? to ! high & l[1 by ^? :o h s audaci\sly d>$ to d5y ! ,melioration ( ,metals by ,fire & ,salt8 ,^! h also ass]t$1 t ! mak+ ( ,salt-pet] ( ,common ,salt is altoge!r impossible2 & !y h affirm$ x to be a ?+ q contr>y unto nature1 t ,metals %\ld be gott5 out ( ! poor] sort ( ,metallick ,e>?s by ! help ( a ,wat] made ( ,salt-pet]2 b yet t ev5 ?is is mo/ c]ta9ly true1 ! ,app5dix ( my ,fif? ,"p1 & my ,second ,c5tury1 doe demon/rate by indubitable ,exp]im5ts4 ,& albeit t ! ?ree said ,arcana's are evid5tly en\gh deliv]$ & describ$1 s z ev5 to be palpably felt by ! h&s ( ^? t "k h[ to manage ! ,fire1 yet not)/&+ !y h br\ght b v little b5efit z yet1 because t al?\gh !y are mo/ true1 yet are !y contemn$ & disreg>d$ by unskilfull ,m51 out ( me] ,envy & mo/ p]v]se hatr$1 & doe ev5 yet /ick 9 contempt4 ,h[ev]1 n reg>d+ ^! base deal+s & t ,i may mete !m all ?+s 9 full measure1 ,i h a m9d yet f>!r to detect "s secrets1 by :i* !re may r$\nd to ! ,c\ntry v notable fruits3 ,& t n onely by conv]t+ ! _m ,metallick ,e>?s t conta9 9 !m ,gold & ,silv]1 & :i* h n hi!rto be5 pr(itable to any unto a ga9full & a b5eficial use2 b also by def5d+ ! ,c\ntry aga9/ ! mo/ dang]\s invasion ( ! ,turks1 :o are ! ,capital ,enemies ( ! :ole ,*ri/ian ,_w1 & t by s /rong & efficaci\s a def5ce1 z nev] any mortal man did yet contrive ! l (4 ,z to :at belongs to ,m9]al ,treasures1 ,i h exhibit$ a suffici5tly cle> & manife/ description ( !m 9 ! second1 ?ird1 f\r? & fif? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & also 9 ! ,app5dix to ! fif? ,"p1 & 9 ! second ,c5tury4 ,b yet !re is no?+ s p]fect & absolute b t 9 process ( "t !re may be add$ & adjoyn$ !reto "s new ?+1 & some:at ( p]fection3 ,witness my ,in/rum5t :i* ,i m5tion$ 9 ! second ,c5tury1 by ! help ( :i*1 ,gold1 ,silv] & ,copp] are easily & pl5tifully extract$ out ( _! ,metallick ,e>?s1 & t on su* wise1 z t !re are requisite no o!r ,co/s b ! b>e ,*>ges ( ! fire4 ,& f>!r1 ?is way w\ld br+ no small pr(it ev5 f ^? ,metallick ,e>?s :i* are rank$ among/ ! poore/ sort ( ,o>s2 if x 7 well kn[n1 & ex]cis$ 9 _m places1 !re w\ld fl[ !ncefrom mo/ mighty pr(it ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 & ! said ,in/rum5t w\ld by its assi/ance wond]fully promote ! same4 ,= al?\gh ,i h h]et(ore publi%t sev]al ways ( prep>+ %>p ,wat]s1 & ( extract+ ! ,metals ) !m out ( ! poor ,m9]als2 7& yet ev5 ^! ways br+ no despicable ga97 yet !y p]=m n t :i* is wont to be accompli%$ by ! help ( ! said ,in/rum5t4 ,= ?is ,in/rum5t s]ves n onely to extract ^? %>p ,wat]s 9 a great] quantity1 b is also f> fitt] & m conv5i5t = ! ,extraction ev5 ( ! ,metals !mselves out ( _! ,e>?s1 & = ! sep>ation ( ! ,dissolv+ ,m5/ruum f ! ,metals1 ?an ^? ,glass ,vessels are1 :i* h be5 commonly us$ ab\t ?is ,op]ation4 ,!re=e x mu* conc]ns him t employs himself ab\t ^! k9d ( ,op]ations1 well & ?or\ghly to "k its ,use4 ,i made inde$ "s m5tion ( ! same 9 my ,second ,c5tury1 b yet n s cle>ly z = any "o ?or\ghly to und]/& its ,use by :at ,i !re spake4 ,!re=e ,i h ?\ght x exp$i5t to give "h some:at a cle>] & m p]spicu\s description ( ! same1 t s ,i may n seem to be at all want+ 9 my dilig5ce unto any "o1 b may be said to h done all ?+s ) a due c&\r & op5ness4 ,! ,description ( ! ,in/rum5t1 s]v+ = ! pl5tifully prep>+ ( ,spirits1 & = ! easie extraction ( ,metals out ( _! ,o>s1 )\t mu* ,co/4 ,?is ,in/rum5t is to be made ( good ,e>?1 t c su/a9 bo? ! ,fire & ! ,spirits2 ,metals are unpr(itable to make x )1 because !y doe n long resi/ ! ,corrosion ( ! ,spirits2 ,b n[1 t ! said ,in/rum5t may ! long] abide 9 ! ,fire1 its outside sup]ficies mu/ be f5c$ ) ,iron bonds4 ,?is ,e>!n ,vessel !re=e mu/ be made ( su* an ,e>? z abides ! viol5ce ( ! ,fire1 & resi/e? ! ,corrosivity ( ! ,spirits1 s z t x breaks n nor *aps ) too mu* heat1 nor be corrod$ & eat5 ?or\gh by ! ,corrod+ ,spirits4 ,su* ,e>?s !re are en\gh ( too & ag5 9 ,g]many4 ,moreov]1 ?is said ,in/rum5t may be made great] or less]1 accord+ z y are m9d$ to prep>e a great] or less] quantity ( ,spirits2 ,b h[ev]1 x mu/ n be made too big1 = !n 7if x exce$s a due magnitude7 x w n abide ! fire s well4 ,!re=e is x necess>y to h sev]al ( ^! ,in/rum5ts made1 if a man be m9d$ to make at "o & ! same "t a great quantity ( ,spirits4 ,b if any be m9d$ to set ab\t ?is ,op]ation s z to h huge quantities ( ,spirits1 x w be 8 be/ way to h 8 ,in/rum5t made ( ,iron plates1 su* z ! ,arm\r]s use1 & to /r5g!n !m ) ,iron rods1 & s f5ce x bo? 9 ! inside & on ! outside e-:]e ) ,lute or /rong ,clay4 ,= by ?is means ! ,in/rum5t be+ made ( a suffici5t bigness = ! "w y w\ld put x to1 w 9 its inw>d sup]ficies hold ! ,corrod+ ,spirits1 & 9 its outw>d sup]ficies und]go ! viol5ce ( ! fire )\t detrim5t1 & be f> m commodi\s ?an s _m little ,in/rum5ts t are made onely ( ,e>?4 ,( ! ,=m & ,figure ( ?is ,in/rum5t4 ,! matt]s out ( :i* ! %>p ,spirits are to be drawn1 are n to be put nak$ly 9 z ,i may say into ! ,in/rum5t x self1 b are to be put 9 "s /rong ,e>!n-pots & s put 91 t aft] ! ,spirits are di/ill$ (f !y may be aga9 tak5 =?1 & o!r ,pots fill'd ) new matt] may be put 91 9 _! room2 & ?is to be s (t5 done z ne$ requires4 ,& see+ ! ,salts t are to be di/ill$ are n put nak$ into ! ,in/rum5t1 b are put 91 9 ,e>!n-pots2 ! ,in/rum5t mu/ necess>ily be s prep>$1 z t ^? ,pots may be put 9 z (t5 z ne$ is1 & be aga9 tak5 =?1 :5 ! ,di/illation is done1 & new ones be put 91 9 _! /ead4 ,! ,in/rum5t !re=e mu/ be ( a l bigness bo? above & bel[1 & 'tis no matt] to h x mu* exce$ ! heigh? ( y\r ,pots y put 94 ,"o side ( x mu/ h a ,door to put 9 ! ,pots at1 & to take !m out aga91 ! :i* ,door mu/ be made to %ut h&somly aft] y\r putt+ 9 & tak+ =?4 ,to ! o!r side mu/ be fitt$ a ,pipe some:at l>ge1 by :i* ! ,spirits may h a passage =? into ! ,receiv]4 ,& ! ,in/rum5t mu/ be on su* wise plac$ 9 ! ,furnace1 z t ! ,door & ,pipe may lie )\t ! said ,furnace4 ,to ! ,pipe mu/ be add$ ano!r ,lead5 ,pipe1 tw9+ r\nd l a ,s]p5t1 & !re=e is by ! ,*ymi/s call$ a ,s]p5t or a ,worm3 ! :i* mu/ be set 9 a ,vessel full ( ,wat]1 t s ! ,spirits pass+ out may be cool$ & be caught 9 ! ,recipi5t4 ,( ! use ( ! ,in/rum5t4 ,:5 y w di/ill y\r ,spirits1 y mu/ put !re9to s _m ,pots fill$ ) y\r prep>$ ,salts z y\r ,in/rum5t c hold1 !n close ! ,door well1 & put ,fire 9 ! ,furnace4 ,?is done1 ! ,spirits w asc5d out ( ! ,pots ?us heat$ 9 ! ,in/rum5t1 & f9d+ no o!r out-let b by ! ,pipe & ,worm1 !y w ent] into !m1 & be+ !re cool$ w run d[n into ! ,receiv]4 ,y %all "k if all ! ,spirits are =c$ out ( ! ,salts or n1 :5 !y cease to fl[ out ?r\gh ! ,worm into ! ,recipi5t4 ,:i* :5 y %all p]ceive1 y mu/ op5 y\r ,door & take out ! ,pots 9 ord]1 & !n put 9 new1 t s ! ,di/illation may be cont9u$ on )\t any delay+4 ,b n[1 ^? ,pots t are to be put a-new into ! ,in/rum5t1 mu/ be set nigh ! ,furnace a :ile1 t !y may gr[ hot3 = else be+ put 9 cold1 !y w\ld n brook ! sudd5 heat1 b *ap & break4 ,:5 all ! ,spirits are di/ill$ (f1 !n y may put 9 o!r new ,pots 9 ! room ( !m y took out1 & ! ,op]ation is to be s long & s (t5 repeat$ z ne$ %all require1 or z any "o has a m9d to d4 ,! ,salts t rema9 beh9d 9 ! ,pots y take out1 are to be moi/n$ & mac]at$ ) "s ,phlegm or weak ,_s1 & !y d aga91 sometimes emit ,spirits by ,di/illation1 b yet n 9 su* quantity z at fir/ !y did4 ,?is is t way ( prep>+ %>p ,wat]s usefull = ! extractions ( ,copp] & ,gold4 ,b z = ,aqua ,=tis requisite = ! extract+ ( ,silv]1 x _c be prep>$ by ?is same ,in/rum5t1 because x w corrode ! ,worm or ,lead5 ,pipe1 if x %\ld pass ?r\gh x1 :i* ! ,_s ( ,salt & ,aqua ,regis d n d4 ,n4 ,b4 ,:5 !re=e y w\ld make an ,aq4 ,=tis1 y mu/ make y ano!r tw9+ ,pipe or ,worm ( "s o!r ,metal :i* w n be prey$ on by ! ,aqua ,=tis1 or else set "s o!r ,/one ,vessels to ! ,nose ( ! ,pipe t goes out ( ! ,furnace4 ,x is also a ?+ possible to be done1 to make su* /rong ,acetum ( ,corn & ,honey by ! addition ( "s ,salts1 z t x %all n onely extract ,gold & ,silv]1 b also ,copp] & ,lead out ( metallick ,ve9s or ,e>?s4 ,?us mu* may at pres5t suffice to be spok5 conc]n+ ! prep>ation ( %>p ,wat]s ne$full = ! extraction ( ,metals out ( ! ,o>s4 ,! prep>ation or ,op]ation x self foll[s4 ,h[ ,metals are to be extract$ out ( _! ,e>?s or ,o>s1 by ! help ( ?is ,in/rum5t4 ,! prep>+ or fitt+ ( ! ,m9]a's or metallick ,e>?s = extraction1 ha? be5 describ$ 9 ! ,app5dix ( ! fif? "p1 & !re=e ne$s n be repeat$ "h4 ,b z we !re %[$1 t ! roa/$ or calc9$ & p[d]$ ,o>s 7 to be put into ,glass or ,/one ,cucurbits1 t s !y might be moi/n$ ) ! %>p ,wat]s1 & be mac]at$ sett+ ! ,cucurbits 9 w>m ,s&2 s ! v same ?+ is to be done "h1 ?is onely except$1 t viz4 ! e>!n ,pots supply ! place ( ,glass & ,/one ,cucurbits1 & ! ,in/rum5t x self 9 :i* ! extraction is made1 p]=ms ! (fice ( ,s&3 ,aft] ! extraction1 ! ,wat] impregnat$ ) ! extract$ ,metals is p\r$ (f1 & ! rema9+ matt] x self is wa%t by p\r+ common ,wat] !reupon1 aft] su* a mann] z ha? be5 prescrib$ 9 ! ,app5dix ( ! fif? "p4 ,by ,:at means ! ,metals extract$ by ! dissolv+ ,wat] out ( ! ,o>s are to be sep>at$ f t same %>p ,wat] )\t any ,detrim5t1 nay r ) an augm5tation ( ! said ,wat]4 ,we h taught 9 ! ,app5dix ( ! fif? "p1 t if a ,man be n m9d$ to precipitate ! ,metals out ( ! ,solution by ! contr>ies1 viz4 by ,alkalizate ,liquors1 !n !re is no commodi\s] & ne>] way ?an t :i* sep>ates ! dissolv+ ,wat] f ! extract$ ,metal1 by ,di/illation 9 ,glass or e>!n ,vessels4 ,if n[ any "o is m9d$ to encrease 8 dissolv+ ,wat] 9 ?is sep>ation he may be ,ma/] ( 8 desire by add+ !reto common ,salt1 & draw+ (f ! ,wat] f x1 :i* said ,wat] w by ?is means be encreas$ & r5dr$ /rong]4 ,& n[ !re w come no inconv5i5ce to ! ,metals !mselves t are held up 9 t ,wat]1 9 t "s ,salt rema9s ) !m1 7no17 = 9 ! r$uc+ !m1 ! said ,salt gets !m an easi] & readi] ,fusion & ,flux4 ,b yet x is n necess>y to leave ! ,salt ) ! ,metals1 see+ x is bett] to sep>ate x f ! ,metals ) common ,wat]1 & s use x aga9 to ! same lab\rs r ?an let x be lo/ 9 ! melt+4 ,! ,r$uction ( ! ,metals f :i* ! dissolv+ ,wat] is sep>at$4 ,albeit t t ,r$uction ha? be5 already describ$ 9 my second ,c5tury1 yet ,i ?\ght x wor? :ile "h aga9 to repeat ! same 9 a few words4 ,x is to be done two mann] ( ways1 & t p>tly 9 ,crucibles1 & p>tly 9 ! melt+ ,furnace :i* ! ,g]mans call ,/i*(54 ,! pure ,metals1 z ! ,gold & ,silv] are wont to be molt5 & r$uc$ 9 ,crucibles3 ! ,copp] may be r$uc$ 9 ! said ,furnace1 & ne$s no?+ to be add$ ab\t its ,r$uction4 ,b = ! r$uc+ ( ,gold & ,silv]1 fix ,salts1 ! ,glass ( ,lead1 ,borax & o!r additions ( t k9d1 7( :i* we h made m5tion 9 ! second ,c5tury7 may be made use (4 ,& z t\*+ ! addition ( ^? matt]s :i* are wont to be us$ to promote ! easi] ,fusion1 ?is is prim>ily to be reg>d$1 :e!r or no ! ,metals are pure & alone by !mselves or else h o!r ,metals mixt ) !m1 t 7s acord+ly7 conv5i5t additions may be appli$4 ,= if ! ,gold %\ld also h ,copp] or ,iron 9 x1 !n !re _c be any bett] ?+ add$ ?an ,antimony1 :i* r$uce? ! ,gold by "o & ! same lab\r or ,op]ation & also sep>ates ! ,copp] & ,iron !refrom1 :i* ?+1 o!r su* l matt]s t are us$ to make ! ,fusion ! easi]1 d n p]=m4 ,!re=e x is necess>y t he :o w\ld set himself ab\t su* ,op]ations1 d well und]/& ! ,artifice ( a metallick ,fusion1 & s adm9i/] or ord] 8 lab\rs by add+ or tak+ f1 accord+ z ! subject requires & z is be/4 ,x is impossible to prescribe su* ?+s to any "o 9 su* a mann] z to make him pres5tly und]/&1 le>n1 & imitate ! same4 ,"s o!r manual ,op]ations :i* are ne$full to be kn[n 9 ! use ( ?is ,in/rum5t & :i* may be ex]cis$4 ,fir/ ( all1 x w\ld be no small or mean ,comp5dium1 or good ,contrivance if ?is same ,in/rum5t 7 compos$ ( two or ?ree p>ts1 tak+ = ! l[]mo/ "p a broad ,iron ,pot1 & s to set on ! upp] "p ) its ,door & ,pipe !reto annex$4 ,& because ! bottoms ( ! ,iron ,pots d a little b[ r\nd+1 & t yet not)/&+ ! ,pots y put !re9 may n /& lean+ or awry1 ! bottom is to be made level ) calc9$ ,allum1 t s ! ,pots put 9 ^u t may /& upright4 ,f h5ce likewise arise? ?is ,commodity too1 t if y\r ,pots %\ld *ance to break1 & ! dissolv5t run out1 x w\ld n be s lo/ b w\ld lodge x self 9 ! burnt ,allum1 & may easily be recov]$ 9 ! prep>ation ( ! %>p ,wat]s & be appli$ to use4 ,secondly1 ! ,in/rum5t may likewise be s prep>$1 z t ! ,pots may be put !re9to by tak+ (f ! upp] "p1 & !n ! ,pots be+ put 91 ! upp] "p mu/ be adjoyn$ aga9 to ! ne!r "p1 & s be aga9 cov]$ ) its ,cov]2 = be+ ?us1 !re ne$s n ! ,door 9 ! side to put ! ,pots 9 by4 ,n4 ,b4 ,!re mu/ be "s ,not* or ,*annel likewise fitt$ to ! top ( t upp] "p1 :i* be+ fill$ ) ,s& may receive 9 x ! ,cov]1 & s prev5t ! out-let ( ! ,spirits t way1 by means ( its tight %utt+2 z we h taught 9 ! second "p ( ! ,furnaces4 ,! ,in/rum5t prep>$ on ?is wise1 w haply be m commodi\s to _m ,m51 ?an if x _h a ,hole or ,door 9 ! side4 ,b e ,man may *oose ei!r ?is or ! o!r way1 :i* he please?4 ,?us h ,i n[ taught1 & op5$ ! use ( my m secret way ( easily prep>+ ! %>p ,spirits ( ,salts 9 great quantity1 & ! mann] ( deal+ ab\t ! ,extraction ( ,metals out ( ! poor] metallick ,e>?s3 ,away 7,i say7 mo/ easie to d su* great ?+s1 & :i* 0 nev] z yet kn[n unto ! ,_w4 ,b yet ,i d\bt n b t ! ,metals w = ! "t to come be pl5tifully & v pr(itably extract$ 7& s appli$ to common use7 by ! help ( ?is ,artifice & ,in/rum5t1 out ( ! poor] ,m9]a's :i* conta9 9 !m ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp]1 & :i* w n quit ! co/s ( ! ,fire2 & =asmu* z by ! help ( ?is ,in/rum5t1 ! %>p ,spirits ( ,salts may be gott5 easily & 9 l>ge quantity1 n onely = ! ,extraction ( ! ,m9]als1 b also = ! conc5trat+ ( moi/ ,fires1 & see+ t wond]full ?+s may be done by ! help ( ^? ,fires2 ,i d !re=e comm5d x to ! ,/udi\s ( ,art1 z a ?+ ( bett] e/eem ?an ord9>y1 & h suffici5t reason ( s do+4 ,= to omit ! say+1 t ^? cold ,fires d give an excell5t ,magnet = ,wat] or ,ice1 !y d also ab\nd ) su* virtue z by :i* !y c rip5 & bett] ! ,metals2 ! :i* we w make a l>g] description (1 9 :at foll[s4 ,besides too1 !re may haply be effect$ f> great] matt]s ) ^? cold ,fires1 z to ! def5ce ( ! ,c\ntrey aga9/ ! ,turk1 t ,capital & ,bl\d-?ir/y ,tyrant & ,enemy ( ! ,*ri/ians1 9 "s cases ?an ) ,gun-p[d]3 if su* moi/ ,fires be ca/ into places a prety di/ance (f by suitable ,in/rum5ts1 or be =c$ out ( ^? less] & great] ,guns & ,w>-l ,canes1 !y w br+ f> great] ,detrim5t to ! ,enemies ?an ,gun-p[d] is want to d4 ,by ?is means1 "o weak ,woman w 9 "s cases be able to repel _m arm$ ,m52 b ?is is a ?+ :i* su* ,m5 z are unskilfull 9 natural affairs1 w d5y till x be made manife/1 & us$ aga9/ ! ,turk4 ,!re=e ,i h a m9d to set aside all o!r bus9esses1 & to make ^? k9ds ( admirable ,fires to ! utmo/ ( my p[] 9 great quantity1 =asmu* z ,i well & assur$ly "k h[ great ,detrim5t may be br\ght ^u ! ,turks by ! help !re(4 ,fires !y are :i* any "o may c>ry ab\t ) him l ,wat]s2 !y w n burn or ov]?r[ ,horse & ,man soon] ?an any h a m9d !y %all4 ,nay yet m1 if any has a m9d to =tifie _! ,virtues1 he may by add+ o!r ,fire-brea?+ matt]s1 make !m f> m vehem5t & efficaci\s1 & d f> great] matt]s ) !m z be+ mu* m hurtfull ?an ) ^? simple ,fires4 ,& n[ see+ ,i h s v mu* comm5d$ ! conc5trat$ ,fires ( ,salts1 to #a4 ,dilig5t & provid5t ,ma/]s ( ,families1 !reby to take away ! sup]flu\s watr9ess f _! small] ,w9es1 ,ales1 & o!r ,dr9ks1 & s to conc5trate !m1 & c>ry !m 79 case ( necessity7 into ! /rong & f5c$ ,cities2 #b4 ,to ! poor ,*ymi/s1 t !y might by !m correct & bett] ! ,metals & s help _! own pov]ty & want2 #c4 ,& to ! ,*ri/ian ,*iefta9s ( ,w>1 & fai?full ,rul]s ( ! ,c\ntrey1 t !y may /\tly resi/ ! ,turks1 t are ! sworn ,enemies ( ! ,*ri/ians4 ,i judge x altoge!r necess>y to treat ( !m some:at m cle>ly4 ,by :at means & way ?is ?reefold use ( cold ,salts may be mo/ pr(itable to ! ,c\ntrey4 ,fir/ ( all1 ! conc5trat$ ,spirits ( ,salt may br+ mo/ great advantage1 by conc5trat+ ! poor] sort ( ,w9es1 ! :i* !y make bett]1 z is %[n 9 ! second ,c5tury3 :5 ! sup]flu\s ,wat] is remov$ f !m1 insomu* t !y d n onely keep _! goodness con/ant & durable1 b may likewise be f> m commodi\sly & easily transport$ out ( "o place into ano!r1 s t necessity requir+1 !y may be m easily transport$ out ( su* places z are m remote f ,cities & f5c$ places into ! /rong] holds & f5c$ ,cities1 & s be cons]v$4 ,x is z yet fre% 9 e ones ,memory h[ mis]ably ! case /ood ) ,m5 9 ! =ego+ ,w>1 :i* la/$ ?irty ye>s4 ,if any ,f>m] _h 8 ,cell>s full ( ,w9es1 & ! ,soldi]s break 9 to ! ,c\ntrey1 did horribly abuse ! gifts ( ,god1 t :i* !y c\ld n consume by _! dete/able ,gluttony1 !y wick$ly spill$ ^u ! gr\nd2 ! ,soldi]s ,i say1 & su* ,m5 z pr(e/ !mselves ,*ri/ians1 & dur/ boa/ ( ! ,*ri/ian ,religion4 ,f h5ce may x easily be conjectur$ :at x w\ld be1 if su* a multitude ( ,turks %\ld ov]-run our ,c\ntrey1 :i* imm95t evil1 ,god ( 8 m]cy turn away f u4 ,9 ! days ( ,noah1 ! ,m5 !n liv$ 9 all security1 & n at all reg>d$ ! ,prea*+s & ,admonitions ( t godly ,man1 by :i* he exhort$ !m unto ,rep5tance = #abj ye>s toge!r1 !y did ,eat1 !y ,drank1 ,m>ri$ & gave 9 ,m>riage1 till ! ,fl\d swept !m all away1 & !re 0 no m room = ,rep5tance left1 z sacr$ ,writ te/ifies4 ,we reade ( ,sodom & ,gomorra1 t ! ,inhabitants ( ^? ,cities be+ ev5 dr[n'd 9 ,lea*]y1 did s despise ! repro(s & w>n+s ( ! godly ,man ,lot1 untill a ,fire 0 s5t ^u !m f ! wra? ( ,god & consum$ !m4 ,:o is !re t 9 ?is ,season fe>e? ,god1 & lives pi\sly8 ,he t is ! /ronge/ oppresse? ! weak]1 nor does at all ?9k on ?is1 t !re is "o f> m p[]full ?an he himself is1 :o comes :5 he please?1 & puni%e? su* p[]full ,oppress\rs4 ,b ^! ?+s1 & su* w>n+s ( ?is nature are pla9ly mockt at4 ,did n ,god suffici5tly en\gh w>n u ! la/ ye> #affj1 & %ew$ unto u 8 wra?1 by ^? dreadfull ,tempe/s & ,/orms1 & ,e>?quakes1 :]e) almo/ all ,europe trembl$4 ,do? he n also ?is v pres5t ye> 7#affb7 %ew u 8 self-same displeasure8 ,:at port5ds t ,comet t 0 se5 9 ! ,heav51 any "o may easily guess :at x means4 ,v]ily x ?reat5s no?+ else b evil1 especially because x ext5d$ its ,tail contr>y to ! usual wont ( o!r ,comets1 t[>ds ! upp] "p ( ! ,heav51 j z if x %\ld say1 ,i w %[ unto ! ,m51 t 'tis n ?is or t ,c\ntrey1 ?is or t ,enemy t %all *a/ise y1 b 'tis ! ,k+ himself ( all ,k+s1 :o is 9 ,heav51 t ha? purpos$ to puni% y = y\r ,wick$ness2 ^: ,rod ye may yet div]t f y t is /ret*t out to puni% y1 if y apply y\r selves to him by s]i\s ,pray]s1 true ,rep5tance1 & unfeign$ am5dm5t ( y\r ,lives1 n[ :ile/ y h "t allott$ ye to rep5t 91 if su* admonitions z ^! c b f9d ent]ta9m5t ) y4 ,& :at ,i pray w ?is w>m ,w9t] br+ ^u u1 ! :i* be+ de/itute ( all cold ,ice & ,sn[ ha? p]mitt$ ! ,trees to fl\r 9 ! v mon? ( ,febru>y1 & ! ,m$[s to be clad 9 ,fl[]s1 & ripe ,*]ries to be se58 ,)\t d\bt1 no?+ else b all k9ds ( poyson\s ,diseases & :i* w spe$ily kill ,m51 & ) :i* mank9d w be afflict$2 & if s be t an int5se cold %\ld yet foll[1 :i* may easily be1 !re w\ld d\btlesly foll[ a great ,de>? ( ,gra9 & ,provision by spoil+ ! ,w9e & ,corn1 ^: budd+s are already come s f> =?1 z t ! cold may easily de/roy !m4 ,& n[ are we n suffici5tly en\gh admoni%$ by ^! =e-runn]s & signs ( ! wra? ( ,god com+ on u1 & hang+ ov] our ,heads8 ,besides all ?is1 let u consid] t great ,conjunction ( all ! ,planets 9 ,sagit>y1 su* z ha? nev] be5 s9ce t "t 9 :i* all ! ,planets 7 9 ,conjunction 9 ,aqu>ius4 ,& ?is ,conjunction 9 ,aqu>y prec$$ ! deluge1 :i* de/roy$ all mank9d by ! break+s 9 ( ! ,wat]s1 ,noah & 8 onely except$4 ,b z conc]n+ :at t great ,conjunction 9 ,sagit>y ! next ye> #affc w %[ u1 & br+ ^u u ,god kn[s4 ,sagit>y is a m>tial sign1 & deadly1 & port5ds no?+ b ,diss5tions1 ,s$itions1 & upro>s ( ,w>2 & !re=e prophesie? unto u no?+ b bl\dy ,w>s1 insomu* t x is mu* to be fe>$ t ?is ungratefull ,_w w be consum$1 & blott$ out z 'tw]e by ,fire1 & ! ,sword1 & ! ang] ( ,god3 :i* evil1 ,god ( 8 m]cy turn away f u4 ,c]ta9ly ^! ,conjunctions are n wont to =e-signifie or br+ along ) !m any good4 ,b ,i he>tily wi% ,i may prove a ,li> 9 ?is case1 ?\gh ,i fe> me1 t !re is m evil com+ ^u u ?an w be welcome unto u4 ,= :5 ,god %ewe? u any ?+ ) 8 ,f+]1 x %\ld be ( m conc]nm5t unto u ?an all humane ,writ+s1 = !y may err4 ,b ,god nev] does any ?+ 9 va9 & )\t cause4 ,nev] did !re at any "t a ,comet %ew x self 9 ! ,air b _m ,calamities succe$$ x4 ,t old ,prov]b may v likely prove true1 :i* ! ,anci5ts h pron\nc$1 viz4 t x w come to pass 9 ! ye> #affj1 t ,al*ymy w beg9 to fl\ri%1 b w br+ along ) x su* *anges = "s ye>s foll[+1 & su* dreadfull *anges too1 t ! ?ird "p ( ,m5 w p]i% ) ,fam9e & ,pe/il5ce1 ! ?ird "p w p]i% ) ,fire & ,sword1 & !re w be b a ?ird "p onely left4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n t y %\ld take or look ^u ?is my progno/ication on su* wise z if all ^! ?+s %\ld infallibly come to pass z ,i h pr$ict$4 ,no1 ,i 0 will+ onely to op5 to y my ,m$itations ^u ! ye>s to come4 ,= all ?+s are seat$ 9 ,gods p[] alone1 9 ^: h&s onely & alone we "k our firm helps & assi/ance to be ready = u1 & !re=e d n 9 ! lea/ confide 9 our own /r5g? & p[]1 :i* are m va9 ?an are all fad+ ?+s4 ,b =asmu* z !re are natural means grant$ u1 ( driv+ away our ,enemies1 we may well use !m z f> z 9 u lies1 = t x belongs unto e ,*ri/ian ,man1 to d 8 utmo/ to repell ) all 8 p[] ! common ,capital ,enemy ( all ,*ri/5dom4 ,& n[ !re=e t ,i my self may n be f\nd to be ! lea/ 9 def5d+ my ,c\ntrey1 ,i h det]m9$ to exhibit 9 ?is ,book ! help & assi/ance t ,i c af=d1 & ?is is n ,money & ,weal? :i* ,i h n1 b by (f]+ su* artificial inv5tions1 & disclos+ !m1 :]eby ! ,enemies may be valiantly resi/$4 ,= 9 all ?+s we see1 t _m times f> great] ?+s may be done ) ,wis$om & ,prud5ce1 ?an ) ,/r5g? & ,=titude1 & ?is is cle>ly evid5t 9 ! mo/ efficaci\s ,op]ations ( ,gun-p[d]1 :i* produce f> great] effects ?an ,m5s h&s1 ?\gh nev] s /rong1 c\ld ev] br+ =?4 ',tis well kn[n1 t ! use ( ,gun-p[d] 0 n always kn[n1 b 0 fir/ f\nd out by a c]ta9 ,monk 9 ,g]many1 9 ! ye> ( our ,"l #achj1 :o by *ance light$ on ! f9d+ ( its dreadfull /r5g?4 ,nei!r is !re any "o ignorant1 :at great ,victories !y t well knew its use1 obta9$ ov] _! ,enemies a=e x 0 made manife/4 ,b :5 x became publickly kn[n1 !n x s]v$ bo? ,p>ties1 s t nei!r "p _h m advantage by x ?an ! o!r1 & !n ! decid+ ! ,controv]sie consi/$ 7next ! bless+ ( ,god7 9 ! multitude ( ! ,m51 ( :i* _! p[] 0 compos$1 & n 9 ,art4 ,& l z x seem$ a me]ly incr$ible ?+ at fir/ :5 x 0 he>d (1 t a ,p[d] ( su* mighty =ce c\ld be made ( su* vile ,subjects1 viz4 ,brim/one1 & ,salt-pet]1 & ,*>coals3 ,ev5 s w x at fir/ exce$ all belief1 :5 x %all be he>d say t ,wat]s may be prep>$ out ( su* ,subjects1 :i* said ,wat]s c doe su* wond]full1 & s _m great ?+s4 ,x is also report$ or ,*ronicl$ t ! said ,monk did n se>* aft] ,gun-p[d] purposely1 b be+ addict$ to ,*ymi/ry1 & occupi$ ab\t ,op]ations ^u ,salt-pet] & ,sulphur1 endeav\r$ to di/ill a ,wat] f !m4 ,n[ ^! be+ mixt1 & by *ance tak+ fire1 he p]ceiv$ !m to break e ?+1 & r5d x into pieces3 ,& h5ce came t man to "k ! unhe>d-( ,virtues ( ,salt-pet] & ,sulphur1 :i* be+ s ?or\ghly contr>y to ea* o!r1 made su* great concussions or %ak+s4 ,! same ?+ hapn$ ev5 unto my self1 = purpos+ to make %>p ,wat]s out ( ,sulphur1 ,salt-pet]1 & o!r ,salts fit = my purpose2 ,i p]ceiv$ 9 su* ,op]ations1 t f> great] ?+s m\ght be br\ght to pass by su* firey ,wat]s ?an c\ld be done by ,gun-p[d]4 ,nev]!less1 ,i buri$ ^! ,secrets 9 great sil5ce1 nor manife/$ ,i !m to any man1 ?\gh ,i knew !m above ^! tw5ty ye>s2 fe>+ ?is1 t %\ld !y be kn[n1 !y might be z ,in/rum5ts 9 ! h&s ( ! ,*ri/ians to torm5t "o ano!r )4 ,b n[ see+ ,god ha? v\*saf$ to be/[ a peace ^u ! :ole ,*ri/ian ,_w1 & t ! ,turks doe beg9 m & m to p]secute & vex ! ,*ri/ians by _! ,tyrannical ,p]secutions1 & endeav\r ev5 ?or\ghly to root !m out1 z !y h already made a beg9n+ 9 ,hung>y ( _! dete/able attempts1 ,i advis$ ) my fri5ds :e!r or no x w\ld n be exp$i5t to detect & lay op5 ^? ,secrets to ! ,*ri/ians1 t s !y may be us$ aga9/ ! ,turks1 & ,i 0 advis$ by ^! my fri5ds to proce$ on 9 ! reveal+ ( !m4 ,^u ?is acc\nt 7all o!r bus9esses laid aside7 ,i :olly betook my self to ?is v "o ?+1 to get great /ore ( ^? k9d ( firey ,wat]s 9 read9ess1 :i* may be made use ( z mo/ sub/antial buckl]s or def5ce bo? (f5sively & def5sively aga9/ ! ,turks4 ,n[ ,i h done ?is ! m will+ly & readily1 because !y kill no man1 b doe onely s f> debilitate !m1 t !y may be ov]come1 & easily tak5 & made ,captives4 ,= 7 ?is inv5tion ( m9e su* z w\ld kill m51 ,i w\ld nev] h at any "t produc$ x 9 publick1 & ?us divulg$ x4 ,& !re=e ,i am ev5 yet ( ?is m9d1 t t ,monk ,b>?old did n well 9 divulg+ ! prep>ation & use ( ,gunp[d]1 by :i* su* a multitude ( ,m5 are de/roy$ & sla94 ,b by ?is ,inv5tion ( m9e1 no man is sla91 & yet ! victory wre/$ out ( ! ,enemies h&s4 ,& ! ,enemies be+ tak5 alive & made ,captives1 may be con/ra9$ to "w1 & 9 my op9ion may br+ m b5efit ?an if !y 7 sla94 ,i d\bt n b t ! ?+s ,i "h prop\nd may seem impossible ev5 to ! wise/ sort ( m5 ( ?is ,_w2 nor inde$ is x to be wondr$ at if x be s2 = !y are unhe>d-( ,secrets1 & unse51 & s exce$ all belief4 ,i d>e n "h tru/ my ,p5 too mu*1 ?\gh ,i c\ld disclose !m 9 a few words1 & s1 z to br+ e "o to ackn[l$ge ! tru? h]e(1 & to feel x z x 7 ) 8 h&s4 ,b ,i mu/ deal w>ily1 le/ su* %>p1 & yet n kill+1 weapons fall into ! ,enemies h&s4 99 99 99 99 99 ,b yet t ,i may 9 "s sort satisfie ! desir\s ,read]1 ,i doe signifie unto him 9 brief1 t all ! :ole ,art lyes c\*t 9 ?is knack1 t va/ quantities ( ^? artificial ,wat]s may be gott5 )\t great ,exp5ces2 & be+ prep>$1 may be aft]w>ds appli$ to use by "s c]ta9 secret ,in/rum5ts bo? (f5sively & def5sively4 ,= ^? watry ,fires1 or firey ,wat]s :i* ,i speak (1 are ( su* a burn+ nature1 t nei!r ,m5 nor ,horses :om !y t\* are able to resi/ or endure !m2 ,& yet !y doe n kill1 unless "o be m9d$ to slay o!rs1 & !n !y mu/ h a m peculi> prep>ation4 ,b z !y are by !mselves1 !y kill none1 b doe extreamly di/urb bo? ,horse & ,man1 t x makes !m ev5 impati5t ( ! pa9s1 & s =ce? !m ^u "o ano!r1 :]eby _! ord] be+ brok51 !y ru9e !mselves4 ,?is done1 ! victory is z x 7 giv5 into ! adv]se p>ties h&s1 :]eby !y c )\t any lab\r vanqui% & take _! ,enemies ,captives4 ,i d>e n to say any m h]eab\ts1 ?is onely ,i add by way ( ov]plus1 t ev5 ,wom5 7:]e ,m5 are want+7 may n onely 7by ?is inv5tion ( m9e7 drive (f ! ,enemies f any f5c$ place1 b !y may =ce !m out aga9 out ( ! place1 or o'er:elm ! ,company ( !m t are entr$ ) ,/ones4 ,?\gh ?is seems an incr$ible ?+1 yet is x mo/ true1 & w )\t d\bt1 aft] x %all come to light1 9 a %ort "t s]ve z a mo/ notable def5ce = ! ,c\ntrey4 ,& z t\*+ ! easie1 & n at all co/ly prep>ation ( ! moi/ ,fires & _! due use1 toge!r ) ! ,in/rum5ts h]eto requisite2 all ?is %all be %[n & detect$ to ^? onely :o bo? c & w use !m aga9/ ! ,turks4 ,b to o!rs n1 & ?is we 7 will+ to signifie by way ( admonition or advice4 ,?is little1 b yet exce$+ weighty ,secret1 & :i* may be us$ aga9/ our ,c\ntries ,enemies ) mo/ notable b5efit1 ,i h reveal$ en\gh ( at ?is "t4 ,mean :ile ,i hope1 t ev5 ?is v ye> ! ,enemies ( ! ,*ri/ian ,_w w be notably endamag$ by x1 :i* ,god ( 8 grace & m]cy grant1 t x may be a solace & help to ! ,*ri/ian ,_w s dreadfully p]secut$ by ! ,turk1 ev5 = ! hon\r & glory ( 8 holy ,"n4 ,am54 ,n[ foll[s ! ?ird use1 & t consi/s 9 ! melioration ( ! ,metals1 by :i* also great b5efit may r$\nd to ! ,c\ntrey4 ,z = su* ?+s z conc]n ! true & indubitable melioration ( ,metals by ,salt & ,fire1 ,i h already suffici5tly en\gh demon/rat$ 9 ! fif? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & 9 ! ,app5dix !reunto4 ,b see+ my true demon/ration !re made1 seem$ n suffici5tly cle> & evid5t to n a few1 & t !re=e !y h mo/ ly+ly d>$ to av]1 t !re is no su* ?+ z a true transmutation ( ,metals1 & t su* l ,affirmations z ^! are me] fables1 me] falsities1 & me] dreams3 ,!re=e ,i c\ld n *oose b 7to /op ! m\?s ( su* wick$ ,m51 & %ame !m17 to lay op5 & publi% an evid5t & palpable tru?4 ,& ?is is no great task = me to d1 = ,i 0 _m ye>s ago c]ta9 ( ! tru? h]e(1 & !re=e c easily set x a=e ! ,eyes ( o!rs1 & t n onely p>ticul>ly or a p>ticul> transmutation b also univ]sally1 insomu* t ev5 ! bl9d may see & palpably feel1 t ! transmutation ( ,metals is n an old ,wives ,fable1 b is a c]ta9 & firm ,sci5ce1 & :at is ris5 ev5 f ! f\ndation ( nature h] self4 ,if n[ ,i %all prove x to be ?us1 ,i h !n ,i hope secur$ my affairs1 & h n onely def5d$ ! ,writ+s my self h s5t abroad1 b )all ! mo/ true ass]tions ( o!r hone/ ,m51 & s %all h evid5tly demon/rat$ ^? ?+s :i* to ! greate/ "p ( ,m5 seems a ?+ impossible to be done4 ,albeit t !re are _m :o h left u ! tru? 9 _! ,writ+s1 yet are !y s involv$ 9 obscurity1 t su* z "k n ! ,fundam5tals ( ! ,art1 c nev] le>n ought ( c]ta9ty f !m4 ,:5ce x comes to pass1 t s _m ,m5 h va9ly attempt$ ! ,art1 & !re=e ! ,art x self ha? be5 mightily despis$4 ,! ,transmutation ( ,metals is n a ?+ ( s small a mom5t 7z t em95t ,philosoph] ,s&ivogius witnesse?7 9 8 ,preface prefix$ to 8 ,writ+s2 :]e he also tells u1 t he t obta9s ! k ( ! same1 s z to transmute any imp]fect ,metal into a m p]fect "o1 ?\gh x be done )\t b5efit1 ha? met ) an op5 ,gate1 & entrance lead+ to great] matt]s1 & ?is is also exce$+ly agreeable ) ! tru?4 ,= if any "o %all take "s imp]fect ,metal1 & by h&l+ or deal+ ) x ) su* or su* matt]s1 %all f9d t x is advanc$ to a gold5 or silv]y nature1 may m deeply look into ! bus9ess ) full] & m accurate ,m$itations1 & at l5g? :olly se>* x out1 viz4 :5ce t bett]+ proce$s1 & by :at means or 9 :at mann] 8 lab\rs are to be contriv$4 ,& n[ :5 su* an "o do? make fix & con/ant1 su* or su* a ,metal by ! b5efit ( ! ,fire1 & use? no o!r matt] ab\t ! ,op]ation b ,salt1 & do? really f9d a true melioration ( ! ,metal1 c]ta9ly he _c ascribe x to any o!r ?+ b ! ,fire & ,salt3 & n[ :]eas he assur$ly kn[s1 t ! melioration ( ,metals c be p]fect$ by ! help ( no o!r ?+ b ( ,fire & ,salt1 he w n ne$ to se>* = any o!r1 b w r :olly apply himself !reunto1 :]eby he may mo/ commodi\sly deal ) ! ,metals by ! means ( ,fire & ,salt1 & bett] !m ) pr(it4 ,& if n[ he be once ,ma/] ( 8 desire1 he w ga9 suffici5tly !reby4 ,b if n1 he _c blame ! ,art b himself1 :o inde$ sees ! possibility ( ! ,art b ha? n 7yet7 entr$ 9 by x1 or ?r\gh x to ! great ,treasures x disclose?1 s z to take to himself a due or compet5t "p4 ,b =asmu* z su* happy ,m5 are v seldom f\nd1 :o f9d ! ,key t op5s ! ,doors to su* ,my/]ies1 ,i judg$ x a ?+ wor? :ile if ,i did "h detect ?is v ,key1 & %[ by :at means ! ,gate 7by :i* ! close/ ( ,arts is made fa/7 is wont to be op5$4 ,& if n[ x %all please ! ,/udi\s ,arti/ to ent] !re9to1 he may ) all my he>t1 & s enjoy ^? ,treasures4 ,i w n pass ! b\nds ,i h int5d$ to obs]ve3 x is suffici5t = me to h %[n ! "r & k+ly way1 :]e9 e "o may g t li/e?1 t s he may arrive to 8 wi%t = end4 ,b z = ! ,key t unlocks ! ,closet ( ,art 9 true ,al*ymy1 ,i d confid5tly affirm1 t ,salts are su* ,keys1 & especially ,salt-pet]1 & also common ,salt & ,vitriol1 ea* ( :i* is ( x self efficaci\s en\gh to op5 ! ,door :i* %uts ! ,p>l\r or ,closet ( ,arts 9 ,al*ymy4 ,b "o ,salt joyn$ ) ano!r z is exp$i5t & 9 conv5i5t wise z ,art requires1 does effect m & %[ great] p[] ?an if x abode alone1 & ?is my ,writ+s d too & ag5 l>gely %ew4 ,b ^? ,salts are 9 an especial mann] m excell5t z to p[] & virtues ?an o!rs are1 ^? ,i say :i* be+ fir/ made volatile or spiritual are aft]w>ds made corporeal1 l z ! foll[+ example do? evid5tly demon/rate4 ,an evid5t demon/ration ( ! possibility ( transmut+ ! vil] ,metals by ,salt & ,fire into m noble ones4 ,take ( ,vitriol two p>ts1 & ( good ,salt-pet] "o "p1 mix !m well1 & be+ mixt di/ill an ,aqua ,=tis !refrom1 ) ?is ,wat]1 dissolve ,silv] or ,lead1 & p\r into ! ,solution "s ,_s ( ,salt1 or else "s common ,salt onely dissolv$ 9 ,wat]1 t s ! dissolv$ ,metals may be turn$ into :ite ,p[d]1 & precipitate to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel4 ,?is done1 wa% (f ! ,aqua ,=tis f ! ,calx ( ,silv] or ,lead1 ) ,ra9wat]1 & y %all f9d x to be "o qu>t] "p encreas$1 & ?is augm5tation _c be wa%t (f ) any ,wat]4 ,n[ ^! sal9e ,spirits d make ! ,lune & ,saturn s v volatile1 fusile1 & fly+1 t !y melt 9 a small heat & p5etrate all h>d ,bodies4 ,^u ?is acc\nt ,i call$ ^? fugaci\s & fusile ,metals1 by ! "n ( a ,m]cury1 :i* said ,m]cury ( ,lune1 or ( ,saturn ha? assum$ to x self onely s mu* ( ! ,salts z x ne$$1 to am5d x self 9 ! ,fire1 :5 !y mutually act ^u ea* o!r1 & ! ,salt maturates ! ,metal4 ,b :at c\rse %all we n[ take ) ^! ,metals1 see+ !y are s v volatile1 t !y _c resi/ ! indiff]5tly /rong =ce ( ,fire1 & !re=e g away 9 fume8 ,& =asmu* z !y abide n ! ,fire & d n die1 by :at means c !y be am5d$8 ,!re is no bett] way to be tak5 ) !m "h1 ?an 7= prev5tion ( _! volatility7 to add to !m "s metallick body1 into :i*1 ! fugaci\s exce$+ fusile1 & ,salt ,metal may hide x self1 & s brook ! ,fire4 ,& among/ ^! six metallick ,bodies1 ,i "k n z yet ( any bett] ?an ,t9 r$uc$ into ,a%es1 :i* is mo/ fit = ?is ,op]ation1 because x is ! mo/ unfit or h>d to melt ( any ! ,calx's ( ! re/ ( ! ,metals4 ,if !re=e y w make exp]im5t ( ?is ,op]ation1 adjoyn to "o "p ( ! ,m]cury ( ,lune or ,saturn two p>ts ( ! :ite ,a%es ( ,t91 :i* be+ well mixt & put into a ,glass ,cucurbit well f5c$ ) ,lure1 set x into ,s&1 put ,fire !re9to by little & little untill ! matt] 9 ! ,glass be well heat$2 9 ?is d>ki% r$ hot heat1 leave x s long untill "s "p ( ! matt] do? asc5d by sublimation up into ! ,alembick plac$ at top1 & up ! neck ( ! ,cucurbit4 ,!n y mu/ put on ano!r ,alembick1 & take out all ! sublimate out ( ! =m] ,alembick1 & put x back ^u its matt] 9 ! ,cucurbit1 & x is to be aga9 left s long 9 ! ,fire1 untill !re do? aga9 asc5d "s "p by sublimation into ! ,head4 ,?is be+ tak5 out ( ! ,head is to be aga9 put into ! ,cucurbit1 & to be add$ to its own matt]1 7& to be proce$$ )7 till aga9 "s portion sublimes up out ( ! matt] into ! ,alembick4 ,n[ ^! lab\rs are to be s (t5 repeat$1 untill !re asc5ds no m matt] up into ! ,head1 & all ! matt] abides beh9d 9 ! bottom ( ! ,cucurbit fixt4 ,?is be+ done1 a /rong] ,fire is to be adm9i/r$1 t ! ,metals may be op]at$ ^u by ! ,salts4 ,= by h[ mu* ! m & long] !y endure ! viol5ce ( ! ,salts1 s mu* ! bett] d !y gr[1 :i* be+ tak5 =? & r$uc$ by ! add+ unto !m _! due matt]s & be+ sep>at$ by a ,cupel d yield =? a notable encrease ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,?is und\bt$ ,exp]im5t & evid5t ,demon/ration1 do? 7by its evid5t ,op]ation7 cle>ly & p]spicu\sly tea* & prove ! melioration & transmutation ( ! ,metals into bett] & m pure2 b if ?is way seems to any v labori\s & full ( tr\bles1 ,i w %[ him a m comp5di\s way & su* z is ( less lab\r1 = ! sake ( se>*+ out ! tru?4 ,fill a ,hassiak ,crucible 7"o ( ! be/ make7 ) ! self same mixture1 viz4 "o "p ( ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 & two p>ts ( ,t9-a%es1 & squeeze 9 ! matt] !re9to ) y\r ,?umb pretty h>d1 & fit at top ( ?is ,pot1 ano!r some:at less]1 s z t !y may %ut close & tight at _! m\?s1 & "o may n fall (f f ! o!r1 if !y be turn$ 7topsie turvy37 ,n[ 9 ?is upp] ,pot1 put "s ,plates ( ,copp] 91 a=e y place x on ! l[] "o1 yet on su* wise t 9 ! turn+ ! ,pots 7up & d[n7 !y fall n out ( _! places4 ,ea* ,pot likewise is to be well f5c$ ) ,lute su* z w n *ap :5 x is dri$1 & yet x may be m5d$ if x %\ld a little cleave by dawb+ "s m on1 & ?is is done1 t no fume at all get out4 ,! ,lute be+ dri$1 place ?is d\ble ,pot or ,crucible 9 a circul> ,fire1 & augm5t ! ,fire m & m1 & move x ne>] & ne>] x untill x be well heat$4 ,!n put !reto l>g] ,coals1 & cov] ! ,pot all ov] ) !m1 t x may be e :]e r$ hot1 9 :i* great heat ( ! ,fire x is to be left "s two or ?ree h\rs4 ,!n be+ cool1 take out & op5 y\r ,pot1 & y %all f9d ! ,copp] ,plates 9 "s sort t+$ ) a :ite col\r1 b yet ?is col\r is n s con/ant & fix z to abide 9 ! ,cupel or on ! ,te/ ) its ,body4 ,!re=e necessity requires t ^? ,plates be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & be precipitat$ by p\r+ !reon ,salt dissolv$ 9 common ,wat]1 9 :i* precipitation ! ,silv] ,calx settles to ! bottom4 ,?is ,calx be+ fre$ ( its ,saltness by p\r+ ,wat] !reon1 & be+ dri$1 is to be wrapt up 9 a ,plate ( ,lead1 or "s %eet ,lead made z ?9 z ,pap]1 & be put on a r$ hot ,te/1 9 :i* !re mu/ be a little ,lead 9 ,flux1 :i* may ! m readily receive ! silv]y ,calx wrapt up 9 ! lead5 ,pap]1 & :i* is volatile1 & may h9d] x f go+ away 9 fume2 ! ,lead be+ consum$1 !re w be a gra9 ( ,silv] abid+ on ! ,te/1 :i* be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 w let fall "s ,gold to ! bottom4 ,if any ( ! rema9+ matt] 9 ! ,crucible be to be r$uc$1 !n boil x ) ,lead1 & let x be r$uc$ into ,scoria's3 out ( ! ,regulus w !re also rema9 on ! ,te/ a gra9 ( ,silv] conta9+ ,gold 9 x4 ,b ?is way br+s no pr(it1 z be+ "h taught = ?is onely end to demon/rate ! possibility ( ! ?+4 ,b if y w\ld get any pr(it by su* an ,op]ation1 x w be altoge!r necess>y to use su* ,vessels 9 :i* no?+ at all may g away 9 fume1 b all ! matt] may abide toge!r1 & may s get a fixity & con/ancy3 & ?is _c be done 9 ,crucibles1 b x w br+ a pr(itable melioration by ! said way4 ,"s may n[ dem& f :5ce t ,gold & ,silv] %\ld come8 :e!r out ( ! ,lead or out ( ! ,t98 d\btlesly x comes f bo?4 ,& !re=e see+ ! ,copp] ,plates 9 ?is ,cem5tation1 z likewise ! cem5t+ p[d] x self h put on a gold5 & silv]y nature1 c any "o d\bt t ?is is a true ,transmutation by ,fire & ,salt8 ,& ?is is especially manife/ ev5 f ! ,copp] ,plates1 :i* _h no?+ at all t\*t !m1 save ! sal9e ,spirits asc5d+ up out ( ! ,cem5tatory ,p[d]1 :i* 9 ! heat ( ! ,fire p5etrat$ ! ,copp]1 & am5d$ x 9 s %ort a "t4 ,is !re any "o n[ s bl9d$ z t he _c "h see1 t ?is bett]+ ! ,metals proce$$ f ,salt & ,fire4 ,c]ta9ly no body w be able to heal him t is bl9d$ ) su* a d>kness ( 8 sight1 & !re=e mu/ he ev5 lie all 8 lifes "t 9 su* obscure mi/s4 ,= ?is ,op]ation is set d[n s cle>ly & evid5tly t x may be ev5 felt & p]ceiv$ ) ! h&s4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if s be any "o is desir\s ( gett+ m ,gold & ,silv] by ! help ( ?is ,op]ation1 he may use ! ,m]cury ( ,lune in/ead ( ! ,m]cury ( ,lead1 = x w yield f> m ?an ,saturn w4 ,i c\ld exhibit no small v>iety ( ^! k9d ( ,exp]im5ts1 b t ! %ortness ( "t bids me /op1 & =be> _! description2 ^? t _c le>n ought f ^! ?+s1 great] ones w n be at all usefull unto !m4 ,?us h ,i a-new evid5tly demon/rat$1 t a p>ticul> melioration ( ! ,metals is done by1 & proce$s f ,salt & ,fire alone4 ,an infallible demon/ration1 t a true t9cture or univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be made by ,salt & ,fire1 = ! melioration ( ,metals4 ,recipe "o p\nd ( ! ,m]cury ( ,lead1 or r ( ,lune1 ( ! ,a%es ( ,t9 two p\nds1 mix ^! matt]s toge!r & put !m into a ,glass ,retort coat$1 & put x 9 ,s&1 or r 9 an op5 ,fire1 & give a ,fire by degrees4 ,9 ?is ,op]ation1 ! ,salts inh]+ 9 ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn or ,lune1 d display or ex]cise _! virtues ^u ,jupit]1 & seize ^u x & leave ! ,lune or ,lead1 & asc5d up into ! neck ( ! ,retort l ,m]cury sublimate1 & are v heavy & pond]\s1 & d v r>ely fall d[n into ! ,receiv]1 because !y pres5tly settle assoon z ev] !y feel any ,refrig]ation4 ,!re=e x is ne$full t ! neck ( ! ,retort be some:at wide1 t s ! ,m]cury sublimate may meet ) space & room en\gh1 & may n by want+ room break ! ,retort4 ,n[ :5 ! ,retort has be5 kept ?ree h\rs 9 a r$ hot heat1 :i* "t is requisite = ! ,m]cury sublimate to asc5d 91 !n cease f cont9u+ or keep+ on y\r ,fire1 t s x may cool4 ,!n take out ! sublimate out ( ! neck ( ! ,retort :5 cold1 & y %all f9d ab\t "s eight ,lots #d ,ounces1 & proce$ ) x ! way foll[+1 z we %all by & by tell y4 ,mix ! ,reliques or :at is left1 ) two p>ts ( ,regulus ( ,antimony made ) ,iron1 & melt x into a body3 ,wa% (f ! ,regulus & ,t9 f ! ,silv] ) ,salt-pet]1 & y %all h y\r ,silv] n onely encreas$ by ! ,jupit]1 b also indu$ ) some:at ( a gold5 nature2 z mu* z ! ,salts c\ld maturate 9 s %ort a "t1 :i* is inde$ a spe$y ,transmutation4 ,b if y use ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 !re w n foll[ mu* am5dm5t 9 s %ort a "t4 ,yet nev]!less1 t ev5 ! tru? x self may ev5 by ?is means be se>*t out1 !re may be add$ a little ,lead1 & be boil$ & r$uc$ into ,scoria's1 9 :i* !re w rema9 a gra9 ( ,silv]1 :i* w give y in=mation1 h[ mu* melioration ! sal9e ,spirits are able to be/[ 9 ?ree or f\r h\rs space4 ,b ?is is n ! "r way ( gett+ pr(it1 = z mu* z x %[s onely ! possibility ( ! ?+4 ,b if y w\ld h any pr(it by su* an ,op]ation1 y mu/ get y a ,cucurbit = ?is sublimation made ( good & vitre\s or glazefy+ ,e>?2 & ! sublim$ ,m]cury mu/ be tak5 =? ( ! ,alembick1 & be aga9 add$ to ! dry matt] ly+ 9 ! bottom ( ! ,cucurbit1 & ?is ,op]ation ( sublim+ x mu/ be s (t5 repeat$1 till !re asc5d up no m1 & t all abides fix ) ! ,t94 ,!n is a /rong] ,fire to be put !reto1 & ! ,jupit] & ,saturn w be maturat$ by ! ,salt z we taught a=e4 ,& if n[ any be m9d$ to take t same sublimat$ matt]1 z x asc5d$ 9 ! fir/ sublimation1 & w\ld make x fix & con/ant 7p] se7 9 a ,glass1 he w\ld get a ,t9cture t w 9 projection t+e ) a :ite & r$ col\r1 b yet ,i nev] h z yet tri$ ! latt] ( ^!4 ,h[ev] ,i d\bt n1 b x may be done4 ,= see+ t ?is sublim$ matt]1 do? 7?\gh x be s volatile7 p5etrate ! ,plates ( ,copp]1 by ?ree or f\r h\rs "t cem5tation1 & turns some:at ( ! said ,plates into ! nature ( ,gold & ,silv] by graduation1 h[ mu* m w\ld x d1 if be+ br\ght to a due fixity & con/ancy1 x %\ld be project$ into "s molt5 & fl[+ ,metal8 ,= t 9 su* a :ite sublimate 7pr9cipally 9 t :i* proce$s f ,lune7 !re lies hid also an occult r$ness1 & may be manife/$ by ! ,fire1 ?is ,i say1 m9e ,eyes h se51 & m9e h&s h felt1 b h n z yet br\ght ! ,op]ation to its compleat end1 by reason ( v>i\s lets & want ( "t4 ,f>!r1 by su* a sublimate ,m]cury may likewise be wr\ght v>i\s ,transmutations1 :i* ,i ?9k n fit to divulge4 ,x is 9 its nature fugaci\s & volatile1 & yet not)/&+ do? x 9 process ( "t make all o!r volatile & fugaci\s matt]s1 su* z are ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & ev5 ! mo/ fly+ ( all1 viz4 common ,m]cury1 fix & con/ant1 :i* effect is to be attribut$ to ! ,salt onely4 ,he t kn[s rightly to manage ?is ,op]ation1 w n lab\r 9 va91 b w be r5dr$ a p>tak] ( great secrets1 :i* ?+ ,i leave to ! ,sons ( ,art1 z a ,te/am5t or ,w4 ,b yet t ,i may k9dle "s little ,tor* = to guide ! desir\s ,read]1 & may make him m c]ta9 ( a true ,t9cture1 :i* ?is abject ,m]cury sublimate %[+ x self 9 a :ite col\r hides 9 x1 ,i h ?\ght good1 yet f>!r to add ?is foll[+ way4 ,extract out ( ?is sublimate a runn+ ,m]cury1 vivify+ & sep>at+ x by apt & magnetick subjects2 & evaporate a little portion or p>ticle !re(1 ( ab\t ! bigness ( a ,pea1 9 a ,silv] ,spoon2 :5 'tis all gone1 y w f9d a purple ,p[d] left 9 ! ,spoon4 ,if y ca/ ?is ,p[d] ^u hot boil+ ,lead1 y w f9d aft] its bl[+ (f1 a gra9 ( ,gold on ! ,te/4 ,! ,spoon x self w be> ! m>k ( a purple spot 9 t place1 9 :i* ! ,m]cury w5t away 9 fume1 & x _c be blott$ or rubb$ out1 because ! ,m]cury ha? deeply impress$ ! ,t9cture 9 ! ,spoon4 ,n[ may "s or o!r say unto me1 :5ce did t little gra9 ( ,gold left on ! ,cupel1 & t purple spot :i* t+$ ! ,silv] ,spoon1 proce$1 came x f ! ,lead or f ! ,t91 or f ! ,silv]1 or out ( ! sal9e ,spirits8 ,! greate/ "p ( ,m5 w say x proce$$ out ( ! ,lead1 ,t91 or ,silv]4 ,b ,i say1 t x did inde$ come out ( ! ,lead1 ,t9 or ,silv]1 b t ! ,t9cture adjoyn$ !reunto is = ! mo/ "p ! true ,s\l ( ,nit]1 :i* ! ,m]cury took unto x self1 & aga9 left x & =sook x assoon z ev] x 0 vex$ or =c$ ) ! ,fire4 ,b ,i d\bt n b t if su* a ,m]cury impregnat$ ) ! ,s\l ( ,nit]1 7 fix$ & made con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 x w\ld af=d an univ]sal ,t9cture4 ,i confess ,i h tri$ _m a "t ?is ,op]ation 9 small ,exp]im5ts1 :i* sometimes answ]$ n my desires1 :at dilig5ce soev] ,i us$ !reab\ts2 b :5 ,i attempt$ x 9 a great] quantity x nev] succe$$4 ,?is ?+ seems to be posit$ 9 ! w & pleasure onely ( ! ,omnipot5t ,god1 :o w n h ^? 8 s great ,my/]ies & ,gifts pr(an$4 ,i h inde$ 7l unto ,moses7 se5 ! promis$ ,l&1 b yet ,i d n "k :e!r or no ,god w br+ me ?i!r 9 ?is ,life1 t s ,i may enjoy ^? mo/ preci\s ,fruits4 ,& if ,god %\ld n v\*safe me t b5efit1 yet d ,i will+ly re/ cont5t ) ?is1 t ,i h se5 ) m9e ,eyes1 & felt ) m9e h&s ! tru? ( ! ,art m ?an once1 :i* ,art s _m ?\s&s ( ,m5 d s gre$ily gape aft]1 b yet n ) su* good hap & success z to f9d x out or see x4 ,i h ,i say se5 ! tru?1 b n ! ,t9cture br\ght to its end or p]fection1 b yet h ,i se5 its beg9n+ :i* makes me c]ta9ly assur$ s f>1 z t ,i d>e to affirm1 & confid5tly av]1 t !re is 9 nature su* a ?+ z a true ,t9cture1 & t x may by ,gods bless+ be prep>$ by an ,arti/s h&4 ,i h n yet _h s mu* quiet & s mu* "t z to und]take ?is s weighty a ,"w4 ,yet n[ ,i h a resolution to set aside all worldly c>es1 solicitudes & bus9esses1 & to attempt & wait ^u ?is k+ly ,"w1 & expect :at ! div9e grace w be/[ ^u me4 ,= we are to look = all good ?+s f above1 = else we lab\r 9 va91 :atsoev] dilig5ce we make use (4 ,^! ?+s ,i 0 will+ to publi% = ! ,ass]tion sake ( ! tru?1 & to prove t !re 0 9 nature a true ,t9cture1 t s x may evid5tly appe> t ,metals may be transmut$ bo? univ]sally & p>ticul>ly4 ,& if by "s desp]ate ,m5 or by a sudd5 & immature dea? 7:i* *ances ,god ( 8 m]cy graci\sly keep f me7 all ! ,m$iums or means ( p]fect+ s great a ,"w1 & f9i%+ x %\ld be cut (f f me1 yet not)/&+ ! tru? x self w be able to be> witness to my say+s :5 ,i am dead & gone4 ,= ,i h by me ev5 yet ^? ,silv] ,plates t+$ ) ,purple ,spots1 :i* c at all times witness ! tru? ( ^? ?+s ,i h "h deliv]$4 ,= x is an impossible ?+ t ,silv] %\ld be t+$ ) a purple col\r )\t a ,t9cture4 ,if !re=e !re is to be f\nd ! tru? 9 t :ite & fugaci\s sublimate1 :at ,i pray w\ld be f\nd 9 ! fix & ,fire-abid+ r$ ,t9cture8 ,w\ld x n be1 t effects ( f> great] mom5t w\ld be produc$ by su* a ,t9cture4 ,! ,anci5ts !re=e t desir$ firmness ( heal? & a long life1 be/[$ su* lab\rs & sweats ^u gett+ a true ,m$ic9e = humane & metallick ,bodies1 & "s ( !m arriv$ to _! wi%t-= end1 b ! greate/ "p ( !m 7 deceiv$ ) va9 lab\rs1 & fru/rat$ ( _! conceiv$ hopes4 ,if any ,man did c]ta9ly "k t !re 7 9 "s places to be f\nd mighty treasures ( ,gold1 ,pe>ls1 & ,preci\s ,/ones1 & x 7 grant$ e "o to se>* aft] !m = 8 own prop] advantage1 :at ?9k y1 he w\ld be lazy & sl[1 & w\ld n set himself to seek aft] !m4 ,b if any %\ld s ord] 8 se>* t l a bl9d ,man1 he nei!r kn[s nor sees :at x is he seeks aft]1 or 9 :at place x is to be s\ght by him1 c]ta9ly su* an "o w\ld lab\r 9 va91 & lose bo? 8 "t1 pa9s1 & co/s2 & ?is usually betides ! greate/ "p ( ,m51 = !y sp5d _! lab\rs 9 va9 9 _! se>* aft] ?is ,"w1 because 7l bl9d ,m57 !y nei!r "k :at !y are to seek1 nor :]e4 ,b yet 'tis cr$ible t !re w\ld n su* a multitude ( !m h /ray'd f ! tru?1 _h b any "o s cle>ly & p]spicu\sly %[n & po9t$ z x 7 ) ! ,f+]s at ! place :]e ! ,treasure lye? hidd51 z ,i h n[ done4 ,& al?\gh ! envi\s & ly+ ,devil %\ld oppose ! tru? ev5 ) 8 greate/ p[]1 & %\ld mo/ cruelly rage aga9/ x1 yet not)/&+ he w n be able to %ew u any "o ,man t ha? produc$ & br\ght ! tru? =? to ! light ) great] p]spicuity & evid5ce ?an ,glaub] ha?4 ,i h !re=e yet once m at pres5t %[n by a mo/ evid5t demon/ration ev5 be=e ! :ole ,_w1 & h ass]t$ x = a tru?1 t n onely ! m imp]fect ,metals d admit ( be+ really transmut$ by ,salt & ,fire into ! m p]fect ones1 b )all1 t by !m1 viz4 ,fire & ,salt a ,t9cture may be made4 ,& n[ let all m9e enemies visible & invisible ones1 op5 & secret ones1 :at "n soev] /il$ by1 come =? & publickly produce ! true ,transmutation ( ,metals1 ) a cle>] & m conspicu\s manife/ation ?an ,i h "h done4 ,i acquiesce ) :at ,i h hi!rto spok52 if ,god %all please ,i w divulge admirable ?+s 9 my next ?ird ,c5tury4 ,9 ?is little ,treatise !re are laid op5 onely f\r secrets1 b yet s cle>ly & conspicu\sly t no body ha? z yet manife/$ su* & s em95t ?+s ) cle>] & m p]spicu\s expressions4 ,= t fir/ ,in/rum5t is cle>ly en\gh describ$1 by ! help ( :i*1 n onely a great pl5ty ( all %>p ,spirits may be prep>$ ) v little co/s & easie lab\r1 & ! f\r-fold use ( ^! ,spirits is able to br+ mo/ great pr(it to ! ,c\ntrey4 #a4 ,all ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] are !reby extract$ out ( ! poor] sort ( ,o>s :i* ,g]many ab\nds ) e :]e1 & t 9 a f> easi] mann] ?an by fusion1 & are s br\ght to a v ga9full improvem5t1 to ! great b5efit ( all ,g]many1 ! :i* ha? nev] be5 hi!rto done4 #b4 ,( ! said ,spirits is made a ,wat]-attract+ ,magnet1 = ! bett]+ ( poor] ,w9es1 t s !y may keep good1 & be ! easili] transport$ out ( "o place into ano!r1 z ,i h signifi$ 9 my second ,c5tury4 ,x is a secret :i* (f]s ga9 bo? to ! ri* & poor1 & may be prep>$ 9 great pl5ty4 #c4 ,! imp]fect ,metals are sundry ways bett]$ by ^? sal9e ,spirits1 ( :i* may be made va/ quantities z ,i h %[n 9 ?is ,"w or ,book1 & ?is melioration my ,writ+s d v>i\sly tea* & treat (4 #d4 ,by ! help ( ^! fi]y ,spirits ( ,salts1 prep>able 9 mighty pl5ty1 :i* is a ?+ commodi\sly to be done by ! ,in/rum5t describ$ 9 ?is ,book1 may ! ,turks :o are ! ,enemies ( ! ,*ri/ian ,_w be resi/$ )\t any ,bl\d-%$4 ,conc]n+ ^! fi]y ,wat]s1 :i* be+ su* a notable de/ruction on ! ,enemies1 ?is is "h to be not$1 t imm5se quantities ( !m are easily gott5 )\t any ,di/illation & ) v little exp5ces4 ,= if mu* be to be effect$ by !m1 x is necess>ily requisite to h va/ quantities ( !m 9 read9ess1 )\t :i*1 no great matt]s are 9 ?is case to be accompli%t4 ,b z conc]n+ ! mann] ( s greatly endammag+ ! ,turks by ^! moi/ ,wat]s ,i _c s accurately describe ! same "h1 z be+ a me] /rang] to1 & ignorant 9 milit>y affairs4 ,h[ev] ,i w briefly & 9 few words %add[ out1 :at way ,i ?9k x may be done by1 viz4 to resi/ & mightily endamage ! ,enemies by !m4 ,fir/ ( all1 ?is is ! nature & prop]ty ( ^! moi/ ,wat]s4 ,z to outw>d view !y are l ,wat]1 & may be h&l$ or dealt ) z o!r common ,wat]s1 b _! inw>d virtue is no?+ b a me] ,fire4 ,& because ^! moi/ ,wat]s may be ?r[n n onely ) ! h&s1 b ) great] ,w>like ,eng9es or ,guns a good way (f1 by artificial ,in/rum5ts prep>$ = t purpose2 !re=e is ! use ( !m manifold1 & z necessity requires may !y be us$ sev]al ways = ! expulsion & ov]com+ ( ! ,enemies4 ,we w illu/rate our mean+ by an example4 ,suppose ,i am 9 a ,city or ,ca/le besieg$ by ! ,enemies1 & t ,i h by me "s ( ^? k9d ( ,in/rum5ts :i* are accommodat$ to ?is use = ! moi/ ,fires4 ,if n[ ! ,enemy %\ld set ^u ! ,tr5*1 ,wall1 or a ,bul-w>k1 & ,i 7 furni%$ ) t def5sive ,wat] ( m9e1 %\ld /& beh9d ! ,wall or ,bul-w>k 9 t place :i* ! ,enemy sets ^u1 he c\ld n possibly come at me2 = ^? moi/ ,fires may be ca/ by ! said ,in/rum5ts f> )\t ! ,city1 l a fi]y %[r ( ,ra91 or l a ,cl\d1 :i* ,ra9 be+ =c$ out ( b "o onely ,in/rum5t w\ld dilate x self f> & wide ^u _m hundr$s ( ,m51 & :atsoev] x t\*$ x w\ld hurt & burn l common natural ,fire1 & x w\ld especially bl9d _! sight1 s t ! ,m5 w\ld n be able to look up or see4 ,if n[ ! ,enemies %\ld make _! attempt ^u any place1 & !re %\ld be %\r$ d[n ^u !m su* a fi]y ,ra91 & by hurt+ _! ,eyesight make !m q bl9d1 h[ w\ld !y be able be+ bl9d$ to get ov] ! ,walls or ,bul-w>ks8 ,i d believe t if !y %\ld h gott5 ov] ! ,walls or ,=ts1 & be made ?us bl9d1 !y w\ld be he>tily glad if !y c\ld b get out aga9 & recov] _! own p>ty4 ,b x w\ld be bett] to beat !m (f1 & bl9d !m :5 !y come ) _! ,ladd]s to scale ! ,walls1 ?an to p]mit !m to approa* any ne>]4 ,b yet if x %\ld s happ5 t ! ,enemies _h gott5 ev5 into ! ,city x self1 & !re 7 "s ,h\ses 9 ! pr9cipal places or /reets 9 :i* ! def5dants may rally !mselves & t su* ,h\ses 7 furni%t ) su* moi/ ,fires1 & t su* fi]y %[]s 7 %ot out !nce s bl9d+ !m t !y dur/ n op5 _! ,eyes1 :at ,i pray w\ld !y be able to d1 be+ bl9d$ & cle>ly depriv$ ( ! use ( _! sight8 ,w\ld !y n ?r[ away _! ,arms & solely m9d ! gett+ ! ,fire out ( _! ,eyes1 & yet x w\ld h>dly be s done 9 half a days "t1 nay if x %\ld t\* _! ,eyes 9 pretty quantity1 x w\ld sc>se be qu5*t 9 two days "t1 & if !y %\ld g to wipe _! ,eyes ) _! h&s1 !n w\ld !y make _! torm5ts mu* m intol]able1 & w\ld add m ,fire to _! ,eyes1 because _! h&s are likewise moi/n$ & plagu$ ) t cont9ual %\r4 ,& n[ may n su* unbidd5 ,gue/s be ov]:elm$ & sla9 ) ,/ones ca/ on !m out ( ! adjoyn+ ,h\ses8 ,& may n "o ,s+le ,woman ) su* a little ,in/rum5t onely fill$ ) ^! moi/ ,fires def5d h] ,h\se aga9/ an hundr$ ,soldi]s4 ,v]ily 9 my op9ion !re may be made a bett] def5ce ) su* a little ,in/rum5t t "o may c>ry ab\t ) him1 ?an ) t5 or ev5 an hundr$ ,musquets4 ,= #ajj ,musquets require #ajj ,m51 all :i* :5 !y h dis*>g$ _! ,guns once1 & h sla9 "s t5 or twelve ,m5 7& yet x is n wont usually to happ5 s 9 su* cases nei!r7 !y ne$ "s "t to load _! ,musquets aga91 if !y w\ld keep on %oot+4 ,b ?is ,in/rum5t may be us$ ev5 by ,wom51 two or ?ree ( :om w haply d m hurt to ! ,enemy ?an tw5ty or ?irty1 yea haply "o hundr$ ,m5 are able to d ) _! ,musquets4 ,& if ! ,wom5 & o!r weak ,m5 d b bl9d _! ,enemies1 ! arm$ ,m5 may take !m ?us bl9d$ ,prison]s2 t s n be+ kill$ b made ,slaves1 !y may be set to ,"w & ,till ! ,l&1 & ?is w\ld be f> m pr(itable ?an ! kill+ ( !m w\ld be4 ,s !n1 may n an hundr$ ,soldi]s by ! help ( my ,in/rum5ts def5d any ,=tress ) great] & m c]ta9 def5ce ?an a ?\s& ,m5 c\ld o!rwise d4 ,v]ily ,i believe !y may4 ,= ^! bl9d+ ,fires ( m9e1 or fi]y ,cl\ds & ,ra9 be+ adjoyn$ to o!r usual & cu/om>y milit>y ,weapons1 w mo/ mightily endamage ! ,enemy1 nor w !re ne$ s _m ,soldi]s1 = ! ,citiz5s !mselves may use ! o!r cu/om>y ,arms1 & ! ,wom5 & ,*ildr5 may use ! ,in/rum5ts1 :]eby !y w\ld haply def5d !mselves m /rongly ?an if !y committ$ _! def5ce to *os5 & regi/r$ ,s\ldi]s4 ,= ^! ,in/rum5ts1 7by :i* ! moi/ ,fires are driv5 f> (f ^u ! ,enemies l fi]y %[]s & ,cl\ds ( ,ra91 & t )\t int]mission1 & z (t z ev] ne$ requires7 al?\gh !y be great1 yet a few ,m5 may gov]n or manage !m1 s t x w be impossible = ! ,enemies to effect any consid]able ent]prize 9 besieg+ any ,city4 ,b x is ne$full to place su* ,in/rum5ts t ?us squirt =? ,fire1 beh9d ! ,walls & ,bul-w>ks1 t ! ,enemies great ,ord9ance may n hurt or de/roy !m4 ,v]ily ,i _c s v accurately & compleatly %[ :at ! be/ way is ( endamag+ ! ,enemies by ! help !re(1 = ?is ! practice x self w bett] %ew u4 ,i c furni% =? ! ,in/rum5ts !mselves & ! moi/ ,fires belong+ !reunto4 ,i comm5d ! use ( !m unto ! ,s\ldi]s1 :o may le>n to use !m z !y %all f9d good by exp]i5ce ,i d aga9 repeat :at ,i h hi!rto s (t5 spok51 & ,i d affirm1 t ) "o su* ,in/rum5t may "s ?\s&s ( ,m5 be bl9d$ 9 a mom5ts "t1 & be+ bl9d$ :at ,i pray c !y !n d8 ,if s be t o!rs %all endeav\r to come to help !m & fet* !m (f1 !y may likewise be bl9d$1 nor c !y run away1 & !re=e mu/ necess>ily be tak5 ,prison]s4 ,& ?is 9 my judgm5t may be done 9 ,ho/ile ,invasions & ,sieges4 ,b n[ :e!r or no !re may be any use ( su* ,in/rum5ts 9 ,battailes & ,conflicts ) ! ,enemies1 ,i d n well "k1 b t a ,city1 ,ca/le1 or ,h\se may be def5d$ by _! means1 & s drive (f ! ,assailants1 is a ?+ evid5t & und\bt$4 ,%\ld !re be a ?\s& ,enemies beset ! ,h\se ( "s p>ticul> ,citiz51 yet mu/ !y dep>t if onely su* a fi]y ,cl\d or ,ra9 7! ,doors & ,w9d[s be+ %ut7 %\ld be %\r$ d[n ^u !m4 ,= s !y w\ld be r5dr$ bl9d & n be able to see or f9d ! ,door1 z x 0 9 ,lots "t1 :5 8 ,enemies environ$ 8 ,h\se to h out ^? two ,/rang]s1 !y 7 smitt5 ) su* bl9dness t !y 7 con/ra9$ to leave ! ,h\se1 & x 0 p]mitt$ ,lot1 & 81 to pass out ( ! same )\t any imp$im5t4 ,& is x n lawfull = u to smite our ,capital ,enemies ! ,turks ) bl9dness1 & to def5d our selves1 our ,wives & ,*ildr58 ,god himself sai?1 ,i w encompass ^? t are m9e1 ) a ,wall ( ,fire1 & def5d !m aga9/ _! ,enemies4 ,briefly1 ?is inv5tion ( m9e1 ( mak+ su* a fi]y ,mi/ or ,ra91 is an incomp>able def5ce & safegu>d1 ! l ( :i* 0 nev] z yet kn[n 9 ! ,_w4 ,& n[ may any "o easily conjecture :at may be done (f5sively ) ?is same inv5tion4 ,= example1 suppose 'tis necess>y to take su* or su* a place f ! ,enemy1 b n[ !re is n "t en\gh left1 nor are !re ,s\ldi]s en\gh = ! ent]prize2 & !re=e "s ,/ratagem mu/ be us$ to become ,ma/]s ( "o ( ! ,gates at lea/ :]eby ! ,s\ldi]s may be let 94 ,& n[ 9 my judgm5t "s ,gate may be seiz$ on & t easily by ! help ( ^! moi/ ,fires ( m9e1 & 'tis ?us1 let "s ,s\ldi] or o!r fit = su* a design1 be taught ! use ( my ,fire-spit+ ,in/rum5ts1 & :5 he und]/&s x1 he may be clad 9 ,c\ntrey ,habit1 & s let him g to !m ^u ! ,gu>d1 & 9 ! ,c\rt ( ,gu>dh\ses 9 :i* !y be1 let him %\r 9 ^u !m a fi]y1 ,eye-bl9d+1 & =cibly hiss+ %\r4 ,?is done h[ c ! ,gu>d]s possibly resi/ ^? t come to ! ,gate & are ready to ent] 98 ,nay m1 ! ,s\ldi] ?us clad may h a ,granadoe giv5 him to c>ry 9 a ,sack1 :i* be+ fill$ ) ^? moi/ ,fires1 may ( its own accord 7)\t any b5efit ( ,gun-p[d]7 leap assund] & fill all ! :ole room ) 8 bl9d mak+ ,dew1 he may ?r[ into ^? ,wat*-h\ses :]e !y keep ,gu>d1 & s make all t are !re pres5t unfit to fight4 ,& if s be !re %\ld be m ( ^? ,h\ses ?an "o1 ! same ,s\ldi] may likewise h m su* ,granadoes giv5 him1 "o ( :i* he may ?r[ into ea* ,h\se4 ,nay f>!r1 if ne$ be1 & t y w\ld h x fadge bett] & h x m c]ta9ly succe$1 !re may be s5t sev]al ,s\ldi]s ) su* ,fire-brea?+ ,granadoes to sev]al ,gates1 to o'er:elm ! ,wat*-m5 & possess !m4 ,= ! ,wat*-m5 suspect+ no evil f "o ,c\ntrey-man onely1 w n cry out ,arm1 ,arm1 b let him 9 )\t any imp$im5t4 ,su* ,fire-brea?+ ,balls or ,granadoes may be made ( ,iron1 ,copp] or ,e>?1 :i* h[ev]1 prop]ly are n ,fires z long z !y feel n ! ,air1 & !y !n become ,fires onely1 :5 any "o is s m9d$ to h !m su*1 break+ e ?+ 9 _! rea* l ,gun-p[d] burn+1 & depriv+ all su* z are pres5t ( _! sight1 & mak+ !m ,sick4 ,granadoes made on ?is mann]1 & ( ab\t ! bigness ( a ,mans ,head1 d n ( _! own accord conceive a flame )\t ,air1 nor d !y flie assund]1 or at all op]ate4 ,b if y w\ld t ! ,air be let 9 :]eby !y may op]ate1 !re mu/ be a little ,spicket or ,tap to be drawn out ( ! ,granadoe1 t s ! ,air entr+ 9 may vivifie ! ,fire t lies 9 ! ,ball or ,granadoe4 ,su* a ,granadoe be+ ?r[n into any ,wat* h\se1 ! ,wat* m5 w )\t d\bt pres5tly run & take x up & see :at x %\ld be1 & :at end x 0 ?r[n 9 !re =2 !n z !y all ( !m /& r\nd & contemplate ^u ! novelty1 if any ( !m hap to draw out ! ,spicket1 :i* )\t all "q !y w\ld d1 ! ,air gets 91 & ! ,fire enk9dles & breaks t ,granadoe ?us /uft ) t v5em\s ,fire all to pieces1 & s w /rike !m all d[n toge!r4 ,& may n n[ ! ,s\ldi]s 9 ! mean "t ha/5 & break 9 to t f5c$ place )\t any let1 & become ,ma/]s ( ! ,gate8 ,v]ily me?9ks x %\ld succe$ v well4 ,i tell y my ?\ghts ( ! bus9ess1 ,i nev] tri$ ! ?+ x self nor d ,i ev] desire to try4 ,su* z h a desire to try x1 & h occasion & opportunity ( do+ x1 may m accurately contemplate !reupon1 & s w !y f9d :at way !y may mo/ conv5i5tly detrim5t _! ,enemies mo/ ( all by4 ,i h laid ! f\ndation1 o!rs mu/ valiantly proce$ on & br+ ! ?+ to a mo/ usefull ,issue4 ,h[ev] ,i d n d\bt b t ! mo/ "p ( ,m5 t %all he> me say1 t !re may be su* effects produc$ by ^! fi]y ,wat]s1 t may equal ! dreadfull ,op]ations ( ,gun-p[d]1 w mock at me1 & judge x an impossible ?+2 nor w x be any ?+ /range !y %\ld1 because !y h n any k ( nature4 ,be=e ^? dreadfull virtues ( ,gun-p[d] 7 kn[n1 c]ta9ly no body w\ld h believ$ ! same1 _h !y he>d x told1 t x 7 a possible ?+ to hurry or ?r[ su* a great ,ball ( ,iron1 into s f> a place ) s little ,p[d]4 ,& n[ x is a ?+ s v common1 t he t w n believe x w be laught at4 ,ev5 s1 ^? ?+s ,i h "h m5tion$ ( moi/ ,fires w seem extraord9>ily wond]full & absurd to ! ignorant1 untill !y %all see ) _! ,eyes1 & feel ) _! h&s1 t ! ,turks %all ev5 ?is v ,summ] feel x if ,god p]mit1 & v\*safe me heal? s long4 ,if ,god 7,i say7 %all p]mit1 :i* ,i w\ld h y und]/&1 z ?us1 viz4 unless ! wra? ( ,god %all be s enk9dl$ aga9/ ! ,*ri/ians1 & %all !re=e put a /op1 & prev5t ! accrew+ ( any b5efit1 by any help h[ great soev] x be4 ,= :5 ,god please? to puni% any ,c\ntrey ) des]v$ afflictions1 c]ta9ly no ,in/rum5ts ( def5ce w at all help or d ought4 ,^! ?+s 0 ,i will+ to decl>e at pres5t1 to demon/rate 9 :at mann] ! ,enemies p[] may by su* ,artificial moi/ ,fires1 & a peculi> k9d ( ,granadoes1 su* ?+s z nev] 7 z yet kn[n 9 ! ,_w be brok54 ,!re are v]ily o!r f> great] effects1 & :i* exce$ ,mans belief1 t may be effect$ by ^! my newly f\nd out ,fires2 & su* z are n to be writt5 b to be reveal$ onely unto ^? t are truly well ,will]s to ! common ,weal1 & :o /udy h[ to de/roy ! ,capital ,enemy ( all ! ,*ri/ian ,_w4 ,b ?us mu* ,i add1 t by ^! ,artificial1 ,secret1 & unkn[n burn+ & flame-conceiv+ ,fires1 f> great] ?+s may 9 my judgm5t be effect$ at any "t :5soev] "o is m9d$1 ?an by ,gunp[d]1 = t x op]ates n a=e x be enk9dl$ ) ! ,fire4 ,b my ,fires are enk9dl$ & inflam$ by ! ,air1 & !re=e mu/ necess>ily exe$ ,gun-p[d] 9 ! production ( great] effects1 & ?is "t w manife/4 ,^? common ,granadoes be+ ?r[n into any ,city may be cov]$ ) wet ,hides or ,cloa?s & be qu5*$1 s z n at all to op]ate1 b x _c be s ) my ,in/rum5ts4 ,& !re=e x is n )\t cause t ,i pref] !m a=e ,gunp[d]4 ',tis n exp$i5t to make any l>g] disc\rse conc]n+ ^! matt]s1 & to take up any m room by reveal+ m4 ,i c\ld v]ily 9 a few words s disclose ^! ?+s t e "o m\ght be able palpably to feel1 & visibly to see !m1 & s z t he w\ld assur$ly "k t f> great] ?+s m\ght be effect$ by ^! my ,fires ?an by ,gun-p[d]4 ,!y may toge!r ) ! ,gun-p[d] use ^! my moi/ ,fires z !y ?9k good & z ne$ requires4 ,& ,i d n "q b t h]eaft] ,w>s w be wag$ aft] ano!r mann] ?an ha? hi!rto be5 done1 & =ce mu/ give place to ,art4 ,= ,art do? sometimes ov]come /r5g?4 ,we w illu/rate ! bus9ess by an example4 ,:5 any little weak ,man ,fights ) a bigg] & /rong] ?an himself1 & !y h bo? ( !m l skill 9 ! use ( _! ,arms1 ! /rong] ov] ,ma/]s ! weak] & ,conqu]s him4 ,b n[ if ! little ,man be bett] skill$ 9 ! use ( ,weapons ?an ! great] & /rong] "o is1 he beats him & becomes ! ,vict\r4 ,& :5 two are ( equal ,/ature & ,/r5g?2 !y smite alike =cibly1 & beat "o ano!r alike1 j z y\r ,laundresses t beat ,cloa?s ) a wa% ,beetle1 s d ^! lay on bl[s on ea* o!r ) l measure4 ,s among ! ,anci5ts did !y fight ,man to ,man1 & ! /r5g? ( ! bl[s prevail$4 ,b :5 ,gun-p[d] 0 f\nd out1 !n a few c\ld kill & put to flight a great] numb] ?an !mselves4 ,& n[ aga9 'tis e :]e kn[n1 t ,m5 n[ a days d aga9 fight ) equal h&1 z 'tw]e1 nei!r p>ty hav+ m help by ,art ?an ! o!r p>ty ha?3 save t ! /rong] p>ty do? = ! mo/ "p get ! ,victory1 s t ! ,w>s 9 our "t consi/ n 9 ,art1 b 9 ! multitude & company ( ,m54 ,mean :ile ,i firmly hope t if ! use ( my moi/ ,fires be b kn[n1 !re w be ano!r k9d ( ,w>f>e ?an n[ is1 by fight+ on equal ,t]ms ) bl[s z ! ,c\ntrey fell[s d1 & :]eby ! /rong] c ov]ma/] & subdue ! weak]4 ,b n[ by ! help ( ,art1 ! weak] may ov]come ! /rong]4 ,& if s be t ,art & /r5g? concur toge!r !y are wont to be mo/ efficaci\s4 ,david ) 8 sl+ %ew$ ! skilfulness ( 8 ,art1 & subdu$ t great ,goliah1 :o little expect$ su* a mis*ance f su* a little ,%eph]d4 ,& l z ,goliah mock$ at ,david ) 8 ,sl+1 s p]haps w ! ,turk h u 9 d]ision1 %\ld we meet him ) su* ,wat]-?r[+ ,in/rum5ts4 ,b ev5 z t great ,goliah 0 smitt5 d[n by a ,/one ( ! ,%eph]d1 s may ! ,turk be easily burnt & radically root$ out by ^? moi/ ,fires1 if ! ,*ri/ians w !mselves4 ,b "s or o!r may "h object & say1 suppose "s p]fidi\s ,*ri/ian %\ld happ5 to flie to ! ,turks1 & put su* ,weapons into _! h&s1 to use aga9/ ! ,*ri/ians ag51 :at %all we d !n8 ,i answ]1 su* a mis*ief may be prev5t$ by an accurate dilig5t w>9ess1 t ^! secrets be n reveal$ to e body1 b to su* onely z are kn[n1 & t h possessions1 ,wives1 & ,*ildr53 = su* w h>dly be allur$ or corrupt$ ) any rew>d4 ,besides too1 ! vulg> w n be s easily appreh5sive ( all ?+s h]eto requisite1 see+ ! ,art consi/s n b>ely 9 "o or two1 b 9 _m ?+s or circum/ances4 ,x _c !re=e be t su* inv5tions %\ld s easily fall into ! ,enemies h&s1 & t = sev]al causes :i* ,i =be> to reckon up "h4 ,nay m1 if necessity %\ld require !re m\ght 7by accurate m$itation7 a f>!r inquisition be made1 :]eby m su* inv5tions m\ght be f\nd out4 ,= ?is may easily be effect$ by ,m5 ( a quick pi]c+ ,wit1 viz4 by _! dilig5t se>* to add to :at is f\nd out & to bett] ! same1 = 'twill be a facile ?+ to d4 ,= nature be+ s mo/ exce$+ly ri*ly /or$ c nev] at any "t be ?or\ghly f\nd out4 ,& !re=e ev5 ,i my self d hope 9 "s %ort "t greatly to augm5t or meliorate ! said ,inv5tions ( m9e4 ,if ,god v\*safe me life1 !re %all be ev5 yet produc$ by me to light wond]full ?+s1 :i* w miracul\sly promote ! safety & happ9ess ( my ,c\ntrey1 & especially if ,i %all b f9d among/ ,m5 a ?ankfull remembrance !re(4 ,moreov]1 ,i d\bt n b t abundance ( ,m5 w wond] if !y %all see ^! my newly inv5t$ ,w>like ,in/rum5ts to be publi%$ 9 ,pr9t1 :i* is a ?+ t ,i w\ld nev] d1 = ,i h resolv$ to make su* onely p>tak]s ( ! k ( ! same1 z /& 9 ne$ !re(4 ,b because ,i h conf]r$ ) "o or two 7:om ,i ?\ght to h born me a lov+ & fri5dly m9d7 ab\t ^! ?+s1 & spake to !m too op5ly ab\t ! v bus9ess x self1 !y got "s "p ( ! ,art x self1 & saw ! v ,in/rum5ts 9 ! ,workm5s h&s :om ,i _h tak5 ord] ) ab\t mak+ !m1 & )\t d\bt p]swad$ !mselves t !y _h ! full k ( ! :ole ,art4 ,pres5tly ^u ?is !y 7 become invisible & )drew !mselves1 insomu* t ,i suspect t ^? p]fidi\s ,m5 h repair$ to ! ,c\rts ( "s great ,m51 to (f] & sell ^! my inv5tions z if !y 7 _! own4 ,n[ !n to meet ) su* trea*]\s p]fidi\sness1 ,i ?\ght good to publi% op5ly some:at conc]n+ ^! matt]s1 t s e "o may "k t :atev] ,m5 %all sell su* secrets z _! own1 !y 7 n inv5t$ by !m b by me1 & !y h fraudul5tly /ol5 !m f me4 ,b ,i except ^? "h1 to :om ,i h reveal$ !m to ?is int5t1 t1 viz4 !y may make use ( !m aga9/ ! ,turk4 ,& because ,i c me?9ks prophetically z x 7 conjecture t ^! my newly inv5t$ milit>y ,in/rum5ts w be desir$ & s\ght aft] by a great _m bo? high & l[1 ,i judg$ x a ?+ wor? ! :ile1 to take c>e = ! gett+ "s ( ^? same ,in/rum5ts1 & also ^? moi/ ,fires !reunto app]ta9+ to be prep>$1 & s5t into ^? places1 :]e !y may detrim5t or annoy ! ,turks4 ,= )\t d\bt !re may be f> /rong] resi/ance made ) ^! newly inv5t$ ,in/rum5ts aga9/ ^? our ,capital ,enemies1 ?an c ev] be done ) ,gun-p[d]4 ,= ,gun-p[d] is nev] wont to op]ate a=e x be k9dl$ ) ! ,fire1 :i* k9dl+ & inflamation ,wat] w h9d]1 & n[ my moi/ ,fires are n at all imp$$ !reby4 ,& ^u ?is acc\nt x is a ?+ altoge!r possible t a fi]y ,globe or ,granadoe may be z well emitt$ or be z =cible out ( ! deep ,wat]s ) or by !m1 z x may ) ,gun-p[d] out ( ! ,wat]1 ! :i* seems inde$ incr$ible1 b yet is v easie to him t is endu$ ) ! k ( ^! ?+s4 ,!re yet re/ a few admonitions to be giv51 viz4 t no body pass 8 s5t5ce ^u ^! my secrets "h disclos$1 ) a prejudic$ & =e/all$ judgm5t1 unless he has a m9d to slur himself ) an infam\s m>k1 b let him h pati5ce1 till he ( 8 own k p]ceive ! :ole ,basis ( ! bus9ess4 ,_m ?+s !re be t lie z yet hidd51 :i* 7z ,prophesies tell u7 mu/ be manife/$ be=e ! ,worlds end4 ,?is "t draws ne>] & ne>]1 ?\gh s few believe x4 ,= my "p ,i am v]ily ( ?is ,op9ion1 t !re is su* a wond]full "t at h&1 ! l ( :i* ha? nei!r be5 se5 or he>d ( f ! "t ( ! ,fl\d ev5 to ^! our days4 ,i pray ,god to ,def5d ! ,pi\s1 & to ,conv]t ! ,wick$1 ,am54 ,! ,end ( ! ,fir/ ,"p4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,,works4 ,! ,fir/ ,,c5tury1 ,,or ,weal?y ,/ore-,h\se ( ,treasures4 ,,be+ ,a ,g5]al ,app5dix to all 8 hi!rto-publi%$ ,writ+s4 ,! :i* do? n onely illu/rate all obscure places1 z well 9 8 ,philosophical & ,m$ic9al z ,*ymical ,writ+s1 & expla9 ^? h>d places to be und]/ood2 b also d s abundantly supply ^? :i* are defective1 t ! le>n$ & ! unle>n$1 ! highe/ & ! l[e/1 & m1 ! meane/ ,workm5 & ,husb&m51 may suffici5tly be able to compreh5d t ,glaub] ha? 9 all 8 ,writ+s1 writt5 ! pure & simple ,tru?1 & ha? aga9 br\ght to light ! mo/ noble ,art ( ,al*ymy :i* ha? s long la9 hid 9 d>kness hi!rto2 & ha? discov]$ x = ! common good ( ,mank9d4 ,,london1 ,pr9t$ 9 ! ,ye> ,,mdclxxxix4 ,,! ,,preface4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,t e promise becomes a debt1 is report$ by a common ,prov]b or ,by-^w1 & !re=e to /& to ones ^w or promise1 is a ?+ :i* procures a great ,ornam5t or grace no less to ,juniors ?an to ,s5iors4 ,s9ce !re=e 9 my ,writ+s ,i h +ag$ my ,fai? or ,cr$it ?r\gh ! promis+ ( "s little ,works1 & yet h n be5 able1 by reason ( ! scant9ess ( "t1 hi!rto to satisfie ! expectation & desire ( v _m1 by publi%+ ( ! same2 yea s9ce great] ,discommodities & ,imp$im5ts be+ ca/ 9 my way1 d h9d] me f day to day :]eby ,i _c write m ?+s1 al?\gh ,i h no?+ m 9 my desires ?an t 9 /&+ to my promise1 ,i may acquit my cr$it1 & set =? ! said little ,works2 to wit1 my ,vegetable ,"w1 my ,"w ( ,saturn1 my ,book ( ,dialogues or ,disc\rse1 ! f\r? "p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa or ,*ymical ,disp5satory1 & my admirable little ,book1 ( ! conc5tr+ ( ! ,heav5 & ,e>?3 truly !y be+ ,treatises conta9+ mo/ excell5t ,arcanums or ,secrets1 & ! mo/ wor?y ones :]e( ,m5 c be made p>tak]s1 not)/&+ ,i am ( necessity de/itute ( "t = ! writ+ ( any ,treatise peculi>ly1 & = t cause ,i am con/ra9$ to insi/ 9 a ne>] pa?1 & = ! sake ( promot+ ! publick good1 to s5d =? ! said ,treatises 9 publick by a less lab\r & tr\ble4 ,! pres5t ,treatise notifi$ ) ! ,title ( an univ]sal ,*e/ or ,cab9et full ( ,ri*es1 or ( a g5]al ,app5dix ( all my ,writ+s hi!rto expos$ to ! publick view p]=ms ?is1 :]eby all ?+s :i* h be5 ei!r ! m briefly & obscurely spok5 9 !m are ) a m cle> or p]spicu\s illu/ration expla9$1 or ?+s t h be5 :olly omitt$ are suppli$1 & by ! same endeav\r ! promis$ ,treatises are add$1 yet n 9 t ord] :]e9 !y ought o!rwise to be writt5 d[n1 & ! :i* ord] "h to be obs]v$1 w\ld adm9i/] v mu* tr\ble2 b :]e9 all ! secrets h 9 process ( "t be5 made kn[n unto me1 & committ$ to ,pap]4 ,b x is free = any "o to add accord+ to 8 own ,judgm5t1 ,m$ic9al ,secrets unto ,m$ic9al ones1 ,m9]al ,secrets unto ,m9]al ones1 ,*ymical ,secrets unto ,*ymical ones1 if x %all s please him1 & "t %all also p]mit ! same1 :i* x 9 no wise p]mitte? unto me1 e "o t acquiesce? & is cont5t ) ^! ?+s may consid]1 if a c]ta9 ,cook %\ld set a ,di% on ! ,table fill$ ) ! be/ ,meats1 z be+ de/itute ( "t1 to put e sort ( ,meat 9 a sev]al ,di%1 :e!r he c\ld ( "r be angry ) him1 or by :isp]+ly prat+1 he c\ld d>e to say1 he 0 to be blam$ z be+ n skilfull 9 ! affairs ( ! ,kit*91 because collect+ s _m delicate & su* da9ty ,meats into "o ,di%1 & d>+ to set !m on ! ,table8 ,i suppose n any "o c\ld ( "r compla9 ( su* a de$ ( any ,cook2 ! ,cook1 desir+ to h x tak5 9 good "p1 su* ,meats z he _h1 su* he sets be=e !m2 he t refuse? to take ( !m1 may use 8 own lib]ty1 & may let ^? ,meats alone1 :i* he is n compell$ to receive1 ev5 z ! ,cook also may be con/ra9$ by none 9 prep>+ ( ! same accord+ to 8 own w or judgm5t4 ,:atsoev] ,meat do? n please ! ,pallate ( "o1 yet w n be +ratefull to ! ,pallate ( ano!r1 b on ! contr>y gratefull1 see+ "o ,food is wont to sav\r or reli% ?is ,man1 & ano!r ! o!r1 nei!r is he inord9ately affect$ ) ! disda9 ( confus$ ,meats1 :o take? ( ^? :i* reli% him1 & leave? ! re/ = o!rs4 ,let e "o t blame? ^! ,writ+s d ! same1 n 9 ha/ily tak+ !m 9 evil "p1 b 9 fri5dly & c\rte\sly excus+ me t ,i h n s5t !m abroad 9 a m h>moni\s ord]4 ,!y are l unto a c]ta9 true & great ,cab9et or ,*e/1 fill$ ) v _m excell5t ,secrets1 be+ r$uc$ into my k ?r\gh a successive dilig5t se>* ( ?irty ye>s & s collect$ into "o heap1 t !y might ei!r be cons]v$ = my own or at "s "t be made ( publick use or s]vice3 out ( ?is ,*e/ e "o %all be able to exhau/ ^? ,arcanums & ,secrets1 :i* %all please him or s]ve 8 uses4 ,z to :at conc]ns my self1 because ,i daily behold sometimes ?is ,man1 sometimes t ,man be+ snat*$ away by dea?1 to be c>ri$ =? & committ$ to ! ,e>?1 ,i may easily conclude rationally ) my self1 t ^? *anges or *ances w 9 a %ort "t happ5 also unto me2 ,i %\ld commit a v griev\s (f5ce or err\r1 t s _m co/s1 lab\rs & tr\bles1 ( s _m & s great ,secrets be+ consum$ 9 va91 ,i %\ld c>ry !m away ) me "u gr\nd1 & n be/[ !m = a common good3 ,i %all "h p]=m ! (fice ( a good ,h\se-hold]1 or skilfull ,h\se-keep] or ,/ew>d1 :o aft] t he ha? made abundant ( ,provision = ,w9t]-cloa?+ = himself1 8 ,wife1 ,*ildr5 & :ole ,family1 if he ha? z yet pl5ty ( ,l9n5 & ,wooll5 ,clo? rema9+1 he do? n ca/ !m away1 b r ca/s !m toge!r into a ,*e/1 s long to be kept1 untill he %all obta9 an occasion ( adm9i/r+ !m = ! use ( 8 ,neighb\r4 ,9 ! "n ( ! ,"l !re=e1 9 mak+ a beg9n+ ) ! op5+ ( my ,*e/ ( ,treasures1 ,i w empty x out by little & little by degrees1 & w (f] x = a common use1 t out ( s _m ,treasures1 e "o may conv]t unto 8 own use1 :at ?+s he %all judge to be pr(itable unto him2 to wit1 a ,physician ,m$ic9al ?+s1 & a ,*ymi/ ,*ymical ?+s1 ev5 z e "o %all disc]n any ?+ to be fit = 8 own use1 e "o ( :at rank soev] %all f9d ^? ?+s :]e) he might be cont5t1 s inde$ t :atsoev] he %all n meet )all 9 ! fir/1 second1 or ?ird ,c5tury may be f\nd 9 ! re/1 = :i* ?+s sake1 if t5 ,c5turies %all n be suffici5t1 ,i w adjoyn o!r t5 or m1 t s ,i may remove f me all ^? c>es1 & c>efulnesses :]e) ! cu/ody ( s great ,treasures ha? importun$ & affect$ me = s _m ye>s4 ,l unto a travell+ ,woman1 :o ) ! greate/ desire expecte? ! h\r ( h] deliv]y1 & :o desire? ! behold+ ( h] ,fruit1 d ,i desire t "t :]e9 all ?+s %all be pr9t$ 9 ,lett]s4 ,! ,almighty ,god be/[ on me s mu* pres5ce ( m9d1 heal?1 & /r5g?1 & prolong my ,life s f>1 t ,i may f9i% x to 8 ,hon\r1 & ! ,succ\r1 ,com=t & ,pr(it ( all ,mank9d4 ,am54 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,c5tury3 ,,or ,,glaub]',s ,weal?y ,/ore-,h\se ( ,treasures4 ,,"p ,,ii4 ,9 ! ,"n ( ! mo/ ,holy ,tr9ity ,i beg9 to write ! ,fir/ ,c5tury ( my ,g5]al ,app5dix1 or an ,exposition ( all my ,writ+s hi!rto set =?4 ,i4 ,conc]n+ ,fire & ,salt1 & :at ,al*ymy is4 ,al*ymy is a ,sci5ce1 & ,art ( de/roy+1 ( purg+ immature or unripe & impure ,metals1 by ,fire & ,salt1 & by a s+ul> ,artifice1 ( conv]t+ ! m pure "p into a bett] =m & k9d1 accord+ to ! words ( ,p>acelsus1 :o sai?1 ,e ,some?+ is to be conv]t$ into ,no?+1 & e ,no?+ into ,some?+4 ,also ,corruption r5d]s t :i* is good p]fect1 ! :i* is to be equally und]/ood ( p>ticul> & univ]sal ,op]ations4 ,nev]!less x is n ( necessity t ,i %\ld "h t$i\sly treat ( a p>ticul> ,transmutation ( ,metals by ,fire & ,salt1 because t ha? be5 already long s9ce p]=m$ 9 ! second "p ( ! ,miracle ( ! ,_w1 & also 9 ! fif? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,a ,squ>e )9 a ,circle4 ---------------- ,9 ! ,sun & ,salt are all ?+s4 ---------------- ,,ii4 ,a ,demon/ration :]eby x is prov$ t ,fire & ,salt are mo/ noble ,creatures ( ,god1 & t 9 ,fire !re lies hid ! pure/ ,salt1 & 9 ,salt a mo/ efficaci\s ,fire4 ,t ,fire & ,salt are mo/ noble ,creatures ( ,god ,i h evid5tly en\gh demon/rat$ 9 my little "w conc]n+ ! nature ( ,salts4 ,b t !re is a subtile salti% _s 9 any fire1 & t betwe5 ! heat ( ! ,sun1 & ( our ,kit*9 fire1 z to _! salti% _s1 a great diff]5ce do? int]pose is suffici5tly & ov] suffici5tly kn[n4 ,b to compreh5d or lay hold (1 to conc5t] su* a pure salti% _s ( ,sol1 to r5d] x corporal1 palpable or p]ceivable1 & visible1 rema9s hidd5 & unkn[n to u by reason ( our s9s2 because ,god res]ves s great my/]ies = 8 own alone1 ( :om he is hon\r$ & fe>$3 = ,god himself use? no bett] similitude ?an ! fire1 :]eunto ! ,anci5ts exhibit$ div9e hon\r1 & by ! help ( ! same1 p]fect$ all _! ,sacrifices3 ,s among ! ,caldeans1 ,fire1 & ,god are call$ by "o & ! same "n ( ,es*3 & among ! ,hea!ns1 ! *ief ,philosoph]s1 yea ,h]mes himself ?\ght ! ,sun to be a ,god1 & wor%ipp$ x = a ,god4 ,^! ?+s are f\nd express$ by ,mutius conc]n+ ! nature ( ,gods1 & !re=e ^? ?+s are n necess>y :i* may be "h repeat$4 ,yet t is well to be not$1 t ,god ha? always appe>$ to 8 ,sa9ts "u ! %ew ( fire1 & ha? talk$ ) !m out ( x1 x be+ t :i* is full ( ! greate/ my/]ies1 yet obs]v$ b by a few1 z 9 a peculi> little "w conc]n+ ! conc5tration ( ! ,heav5 & ! ,e>? ,i w m pla9ly & fully decl>e4 ,i affirm !re=e1 t x c sc>ce be1 t ! admirable1 yea incr$ible nature ( fire %\ld be describ$ )\t ! revelatian ( ! highe/ or greate/ my/]ies ( ,god4 ,!re=e x is bett] t su* ,secrets are pass$ by 9 sil5ce1 ?an t preci\s pe>ls %\ld be ca/ be=e ,sw9e1 :o are wont to receive !m ) laught]1 & proclaim t !y are no?+ b ! m]e sophi/ries ( trifl]s1 ev5 z is evid5tly manife/ f ! description ( ,j4 ,h4 ,s4 ( ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 :]e9 ,nature1 he sai?1 makes n use ( ,glasses1 ,vessels1 ,fire1 ,salt1 ,ur9e1 & ! l 9 ! b[els ( ! ,e>?2 & ! univ]sal ,elixir may v fitly be prep>$ by him1 :o also ha? n h&l$ any ,*ymical ,lab\rs1 or 0 nev] busi$ ab\t ,fire or ,salt3 ,let x %ame ! man ( su* /9k+ lies1 :]e) he endeav\rs to cov] 8 own ignorance1 ,i on ! contr>y affirm1 t all ^? t "k n h[ to h&le ,fire & ,salt1 d 9 v de$ "k no?+1 b d give cr$it unto ^? ?+s only :i* !y he>1 or read 9 o!rs writ+s1 & also = t cause are unwor?y ( ! "n & title ( true ,philosoph]s2 = true ,philosophy is to be ?or\ghly or p]fectly le>n$ by ! help ( ,fire & ,salt alone1 ! :i* ,god will+ %all be m evid5tly demon/rat$4 ,,iii4 ,x is moreov] demon/rat$1 t 9 all ,salts an admirable ,fire do? lurk z be+ laid up !re91 ?r\gh ! indeav\r :]e( v _m admirable ?+s may be p]fect$ z well 9 ,m$ic9e z 9 ,al*ymy3 & also t x may be altoge!r p]=m$1 t out ( ,vitriol ! ,/one ( ! anci5t ,wise m51 out ( ,salt ,pet] a spiritual ,gold1 & an excell5t yell[ t9cture1 & out ( common ,salt ! true ,pe>l ( ! ,philosoph]s may be prep>$4 ,9 all ,salts1 t a mo/ pot5t ,fire do? lurk z be+ laid up !re91 ^? h be/ kn[n :o h ! lab\rs ( ! fire ?or\ghly view$ & c]ta9ly kn[n4 ,= ?r\gh ! efficacy & op]ation h]e(1 salts are r$uc$ unto a fi]y =ce1 or p[]1 or unto a moi/ fire1 out ( :i* !y be=e arose1 aft] ! lay+ d[n ( _! e>?l9ess1 yet "o salt draws out "o fire f> unlike to ! fire ( ano!r1 s t ?is is volatile1 ! o!r is fix$1 & rema9+ con/ant 9 ! fire2 ano!r is p>tly volatile & p>tly fix$1 ev5 z ! op]ation %all procure ?is or ! o!r prop]ty unto !m1 yet all su* fi]y salts may by ! b5efit ( ,art be conc5tr$1 & made m efficaci\s ?an !y 7 made by "s "o di/illation4 ,= example sake4 ,if any "o beholde? ,vitriol1 & consid]s ( ! nature !re(1 he %all 9 v de$ c]ta9ly f9d t by ! help (1 a /rong fire1 !re may be allur$ or extract$ out ( x t :i* 0 9 ! beg9n+1 to wit1 a fi]y _s1 :i* by ! aid ( ext]nal fire1 be+ r$uc$ into a n>r[ ,c5tral room1 or ,con-c5tration1 draws out t int]nal fire1 uncloa?+ x self (1 or display+ s great virtues1 t x r$uce? into a ,coal all ?+s :i* x moi/5e? or encompasse?1 ev5 l z if x _h be5 burnt up by common ,kit*9 fire1 or by ,glasses receiv+ ! ,sun-beams & burn+ up all ?+s t are object$ aga9/ x4 ,conc]n+ ^! fi]y salts1 & ! prep>ation & use ( !m1 ,i be+ "h to deliv] a few ?+s1 ,i w take my beg9n+ f ! fire ( ,vitriol1 & ! prep>ation ( ! same1 ! v>i\s & manifold use :]e( %all be aft]w>ds expla9$ 9 its own place4 ,,iv4 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,fire ( ,vitriol4 ,retorts made ( ! be/ e>? d draw out ! fire ( ,vitriol by di/illation aft] ?is mann] foll[+4 ,common ,vitriol is calc9$ 9 e>!n pots unto a r$ness1 & r$uc$ into a p[d]1 x is put into an e>!n ,retort1 & plac$ 9 a ,furnace1 & a great vessel adjoyn$ to ! neck ( ! ,retort1 :i* is to receive ! ,spirits go+ =?2 ! fire is k9dl$ by degrees1 & is gradually increas$ untill ! ,retort be brightly r$ hot1 9 :i* degree ( fire x is s long to be urg$ untill no :ite ,cl\ds or little vap\ry ,mi/s d any long] appe>4 ,?is op]ation is p]fect$ 9 #bd h\rs space at ! mo/4 ,b if ! ,retort %all be v l>ge all ! ,oyl _c be extract$ 9 ! space ( #bd h\rs1 b w require a long] "t = ! op]ation1 :i* exp]i5ce x self w det]m9e3 aft] all ! ,spirits are di/ill$ (f & settl$ to ! bottom ( ! ,receiv]1 ! clay lut+ :i* joyn$ ! ,receiv] to ! neck ( ! ,retort is to be mollifi$ ) a wet clo? put r\nd ab\t x1 & ! ,receiv] tak5 (f1 & ! spirits p\r$ out ( x into a glass body well coat$ ) ,clay1 ! :i* 7hav+ an ,alembick put on7 is to be set 9 s&1 t ! volatile ,_s may sl[ly & g5tly be drawn (f1 & kept = its use aft]w>ds to be taught4 ,also aft]w>ds ! phlegm is to be drawn (f1 & res]v$ = its own uses1 because x ha? its own peculi> virtues4 ,at l5g? also ! la/ _s is to be receiv$ 9 a peculi> vessel1 ! :i*1 aft] t x ha? ceas$1 & fi]y drops d foll[1 ! fire is 7by degrees7 to be remov$1 & :5 ! s& is cold1 ! g\rd is to be tak5 out1 9 :i* 7! ,alembick or head be+ tak5 away7 ?\ %alt f9d a fi]y ,oyl ( a black or some:at r$di% col\r1 ! :i* is aga9 to be rectifi$ 9 an op5 fire 9 a ,retort well coat$1 t x may be r5dr$ m fi]y & cle>4 ,by ?is oyl admirable ?+s1 & ^? n only pr(itable = ,physicians b also = ,*ymi/s1 & o!r ,artific]s1 are p]fect$ z we %all /raitway see4 ,!re are inde$ o!r ways or means also by :i* ?is oyl is atta9$1 b ?is a=e taught is ! easie/ ( all1 al?\gh x require ! m "t4 ,b if any "o /& 9 ne$ ( a great] quantity ( ! same1 he may procure ^? great] ,cans prep>$ ( ! be/ ,e>?1 !y be+ s joyn$ to ea* o!r1 t ! upp]mo/ be+ plac$ on ! fire1 ! re/ might be plac$ )\t ! fire1 s t ! l[]mo/ may receive ! oyl go+ out by desc5t4 ,v4 ,a pro( :e!r ?is ,oyl ( ,vitriol be well prep>$ & /rong1 & fit en\gh = t op]ation ( :i* we "h treat4 ,let d[n a quill or "s small piece ( wood into ! ,oyl1 ! :i*1 :5 ?\ ha/ left 9 x = "s small "t1 draw x out2 if x %all be burnt unto a ,coal ! oyl is well prep>$1 b if n1 x is a sign t some:at ( moi/ure is z yet !re91 :i* is aga9 to be expell$ by fire4 ,,vi4 ,ano!r tryal or exp]im5t4 ,dip 9 ! oyl a piece ( wooll51 l9n51 or :i* is bett] a piece ( cotton clo? ext5d$ to ! bread? ( a f+]1 & p\r on ! same be+ tak5 out & laid d[n "s drops ( ! _s or oyl ( ,turp5t9e1 ! :i* if be+ k9dl$ !y %all conceive a flame x is a sign t ! oyl 0 well prep>$4 ,,vii4 ,ano!r fur!r ,pro(4 ,p\r into "s little glass "s small quantity ( _s ( w9e want+ all phlegm1 & p\r on ! same "s drops ( ?is oyl by little & little2 & if ! _s ( w9e k9dle & burn all away ! oyl is prep>$ aft] a due mann]4 ,,nb4 ,i admoni% t e "o do? w>ily h&le ?is op]ation3 = 9 ^! two fires1 to wit1 salti% & sulphure\s ones1 !re is great virtue hidd51 ! :i* seems probable b to a few1 if x %\ld be manife/$ unto !m1 nei!r t h ,i consult$ or decre$ t x %\ld be made kn[n to v _m4 ,^! few p>ticul>s d suffici5tly tea* aft] :at sort su* fires are to be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy & o!r ,arts2 b ^! exp]im5ts are suffici5t4 ,,viii4 ,conc]n+ ! use ( ?is fire ( ,vitriol 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,! use ( ?is fire1 z also ( ! volatile _s ( ! same1 & ( its flegm1 ?\ %alt f9d describ$ 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces1 & among o!r ,au?\rs2 s t ! repetition !re( is "h sup]flu\s1 ?is is onely to be kn[n t ?is fire be+ onely besme>$ or ano9t$ ) a fea!r on all uncurable & ,canc]\s or eat+ ,ulc]s1 kills ! ,poyson1 & cause? t su* ,ulc]s d v easily admit ( cure1 if s be ! ,es*>re be b fir/ remov$ by ! apply+ "s o9tm5t or emplai/] :i* cures adu/ion or burn+4 ,= ?is oyl burns up all wild or =reign fle%1 & t :i* 7z pr\d7 lifts up x self ) an ab\nd+ poyson1 l unto a c]ta9 bright burn+ ,iron1 & sep>ates all evil & hurtfull fle% f ! good & s\nd fle%4 ,,ix4 ,( ! g5]al use ( ?is ,oyl 9 ,al*ymy4 ,by ?is m9]al fire1 all k9d ( ,transmutations ( ?+s are p]fect$1 b p>ticul>ly x exalte? "s ( ! m base metals into a high] degree1 & makes !m m con/ant1 ( :i* m %all be said 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]s or ,treatises4 ,9 ! g5]al1 "s ,vegetables1 ,animal & ,m9]al subjects1 may by ! op]ation ( ?is ,oyl be r$uc$ into fixt ,m$ic9es1 & inde$ f> m commodi\sly ?an by ! common fire ( ,wood or ,coals4 ,& moreov] :i* is a f> great] ?+ 9 ?is v oyl a fi]y ,t9cture is hidd51 & is manife/$ by ! b5efit ( ,art1 z ,fry] ,basilius1 & o!r ,philosoph]s d affirm4 ,x4 ,( ! use ( ?is fire 9 o!r ,arts4 ,by ! virtues ( ?is invisible1 & yet ess5tial fire1 all sorts ( mo/ pr(itable matt]s are p]=m$1 ! :i* not)/&+ is n "h safe = me to describe1 b ,i am con/ra9$ to ref] x till ano!r "t1 x onely 9 ?is place seems wor?y my lab\r1 briefly to %ew t ?is fire p]=ms all ^? ?+s :i* ! fire ( ,coals is o!rwise wont to effect4 ,truly x is a fire1 b x %9e? n l ! fire ( ,wood or ,coals3 ,b he t w h x to %9e1 he mu/ ne$s add unto x a subtile or f9e ,sulphur1 t he may extract or allure =? ( x a visible fire4 ,?is fire be+ def5d$ aga9/ ! entrance ( ! ,air1 rema9s occult = _m ?\s&s ( ye>s1 & do? n manife/ x self1 unless any "o make x manife/4 ,truly x is an admirable fire1 & mo/ fit = ! effect+ ( _m incr$ible ?+s1 :]e( we h spok5 _m ?+s suffici5t = ?is "t4 ,,xi4 ,an evid5t demon/ration ( su* a fire ly+ hid ev5 9 ! ,salt ( ! ,kit*91 & t kn[n to e "o4 ,aft] t ,plato & _m o!r ,philosoph]s took notice t no?+ end[$ ) life did consi/ )\t ,salt1 & t dead ,c>casses !mselves 7 pres]v$ = a long "t f putrefaction by ! virtues ( ! same2 !y ?\ght & wrote t a c]ta9 div9e ?+ lay hid 9 x4 ,b aft] :at sort ?is div9e & hidd5 ?+ is to be made visible1 !y h n taught4 ,b )\t d\bt1 ^? mo/ wise ,philosoph]s w\ld by ?is ^w %ew & d5ote some?+ ( a s+ul> excell5cy4 ,because !re=e ,god himself is a fire1 & ha? nev] appe>$ to 8 ,sa9ts 9 any o!r %ape b t ( fire1 & besides also all ,salts are g5]at$ 9 ! moi/ b[els ( ! e>? f an ,a/ral fire1 & on ! contr>y1 a true fire may by ! op]ation ( ,art be extract$ & r5dr$ palpable & visible out ( all ,salts1 x be+ t :i* )\t d\bt lay n hid unto !m1 !re=e x is also v likely t ^? ,philosoph]s h n )\t a cause ( great mom5t writt5 t a c]ta9 ,div9e or fi]y ,be+ did secretly lurk 9 ,salt4 ,b t !y h intimat$ n any ?+ to be bett]1 or m noble ?an t fi]y & salti% ,_s may be =ese5 by an easie conjecture2 = if a c]ta9 div9e ?+ %all lie hid 9 ,salt z !y write1 x %all ( necessity foll[ t t div9e sp>k be+ fre$ f all its e>?ly bonds %\ld be f> sup]i\r to all e>?ly ?+s 9 beauty1 virtues1 efficacy & p[]2 & t next to ! et]nal ,god himself x %\ld rema9 ! *iefe/ & mo/ preci\s ,pe>l 9 ! ,_w4 ,b :o %all tea* u ! mann] ( sep>at+ s preci\s a ,pe>l out ( ! common & ,kit*9 ,salt8 none b ,god alone1 or "s good fri5d2 :o c make 8 fri5d a p>tak] ( ! k receiv$ f ,god8 ,b s9ce t v few mortals d seek1 love1 fe> & hon\r ,god ) s9c]e he>ts1 b d mu* r cleave fa/ unto ! frail & unju/ ,mammon1 & attribute div9e hon\r unto ! same2 its no wond] t ,god do? res]ve ^? ?+s to himself1 or at lea/ do? sp>+ly be/[ on u ^? ?+s :i* he abundantly supply$ ! ,anci5ts )all f 8 own b\ntifull h&3 ,& moreov] ! same omnipot5t ,creat\r enlightn+ "s fit subject1 ) a c]ta9 sp>k ( nature1 grants unto him also s mu* wit t he kn[s t by a due sil5ce he is to bew>e ( ?is wick$ dreg or dross ( ! ,_w4 ,:5ce x is no wond] t ! light ( nature is at ?is day made kn[n to s few mortals4 ,b be=e ,i treat 9 _m p>ticul>s ( t preci\s ,pe>l ( ,salt1 x seems altoge!r necess>y = me1 fir/ to %ew ! mann] & reason ( extract+ t fire out ( ,kit*9 ,salt2 ! sep>ation :]e( c be p]fect$ 9 no o!r respect ?an ?r\gh ! viol5ce ( common fire1 to wit1 :5as ! ,salt be+ mixt ) a c]ta9 e>?ly matt] t x _c fl[1 is urg$ 9 a retort ) a mo/ /rong fire1 t ! m pure "p ( ! ,salt1 :i* is no?+ else b a %>p _s1 may dep>t into ! ,receiv] joyn$ to ! ,retort1 9 :i* %>p & sweet _s a mo/ efficaci\s fire lurke? :i* 9 mann] foll[+ is to be extract$ & conc5tr$4 ,,xii4 ,( ! prep>ation ( ! fire ( ,salt4 ,take ( ?is acid or %>p _s ( ,salt1 rectifie x out ( a ,glass ,retort 9 s&2 ! flegm w come ov] fir/1 :i* 0 put 9 ! receiv+ ,vessel 9 ! fir/ ,di/illation to cond5se or collect ! spirits ! m commodi\sly4 ,aft] t all ! flegm is come (f1 & acid drops beg9 to come1 remove or *ange y\r ,receiv]1 & take y\r spirits !re92 cont9ue ! ,di/illation s long untill all ! spirits be come =?1 x be+ ind[$ ) an acid sweetness1 is an effect] ( v _m op]ations1 :i* do? br+ mu* pr(it bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 z is manife/ out ( div]se ( my writ+s1 & especially out ( ! #b;d4 "p ( my ,furnaces1 & ! com=t ( ,m>9]s4 ,9 ?is sweet & %>p _s l ,w9e !re is an inf]nal fire hidd51 :i* do? equally l ,coals burn up all ?+s put into x1 l z ! fire ( wood & coals do? ,vegetables & ,animals1 & x r$uce? all ?+s :i* common fire do?1 by calc9+ !m into a%es1 su* z are immature metals1 t91 lead & ! l1 :i* :5 !y are put into x1 x burns !m up by calc9+ !m into :ite a%es4 ,,xiii4 ,a ,conc5trat+ ! rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt into a moi/ & cold ,fire4 ,e ,_s ( ,salt consi/e? ( two ?+s1 to wit1 ,fire & ,wat]1 :i* wat] ! fire do? s firmly co-knit to x self1 t x _c be :olly sep>at$ by any di/illation or rectify+2 b x always adh]es to ! fire1 h[ (t5 soev] x be rectifi$ or di/ill$3 if any "o !re=e desire? by rectify+ to sep>ate !m he mu/ ( necessity put immature metal-l subjects to ! ,_s ( ,salt1 ! :i*1 by h[ mu* ! m immature or unripe !y are1 by s mu* !y r5d] ! _s ( salt ! pur]2 su* are ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,z9k1 & ,iron1 :i* by reason ( _! moi/ & attract+ nature1 d draw to !m t invisible fire out ( ! _s ( salt1 z x 7 t ag5t :]e( 7z to _! maturity or p]fection7 !y are necess>ily de/itute1 & )\t :i* fi]y ag5t1 a metallick k9d ( body is able to atta9 unto no p]fection 9 ! e>?4 ,su* metallick subjects !re=e1 ! _s ( salt1 !y be+ put into x1 assaulte?1 & z mu* z x c dissolves !m4 ,?is solution be+ di/ill$ out ( a glass retort by s&1 ) ! m g5tle fire1 s5ds =? no?+ b a me] & unsav\ry phlegm1 ! fi]y ess5ce x self rema9+ ) ! m9]al 9 ! ,retort1 ! :i* if x be m & m urg$1 & ! fire m increas$1 t x may become pla9ly burn+ bright1 !n t m9]al _c long] reta9 ! fire ( ! salt1 b dismisse? x1 :i* desc5d+ into ! receiv+ vessel1 is cond5s$ into a ?ick & fi]y oyl1 :i* is aft]w>ds to be kept 9 /rong & well /opt glasses1 because x fumes )\t int]mission1 & desires to return into ! air1 z x 7 its ,*aos f :5ce x came =?4 ,?is fire is ! op]ator ( great effects 9 ,al*ymy & ,m$ic9e1 ( :i* effects v few h kn[n h[ to disc\rse4 ,b x ha? f> diff]5t prop]ties & qualities f t :i* is extract$ out ( ,vitriol1 :]e( x %all be aft]w>ds treat$4 ,& al?\gh ?r\gh ! help ( ?is fire1 incr$ible ?+s may be p]=m$ z well by ,*ymi/s z ,physicians1 & o!r ,artific]s2 yet x is a consum+1 de/roy+1 & also a rip5+ fire2 nei!r ha? x ! lea/ ( ! mo/ noble ,pe>l ) x :]e( we h made m5tion above1 & ! :i* 9 ?is prep>ation is conv]t$ into su* a fire4 ,t ,pe>l1 if x %\ld be extract$ or allur$ out ( ,salt1 9 my simple op9ion x 7 to be extract$ n by ! b5efit ( ! fire1 b ?r\gh ! endeav\r ( metallick & attract+ subjects4 ,b al?\gh ,i d n pr(ess my self to be s skilfull a ,ma/]1 & d n arrogate to my self ! k ( s preci\s a pe>l1 yet ,i _c b bewray t small little sp>k ( ,nature :i* ,god ha? grant$ unto me1 t s e "o may h a cle> k & sight ( :at admirable my/]ies ,salt do? hide 9 its own vile body4 ,,xiv4 ,! mann] :]eby t mo/ preci\s ,pe>l ( ,salt may at lea/ wise 9 "s respect be r5dr$ conspicu\s or app>5t4 ,ev5 z ,i h admoni%$ 9 my =ego+ writ+s1 t ! p[]s1 col\rs1 & virtues ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als are f\nd conc5tr$ 9 ,fire & ,salt1 s also ,i n[ affirm & ass]t ! same ?+ t by ,salt ?r\gh ! b5efit ( ,fire1 all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,metals1 may 9 _! own species1 nature & prop]ties be increas$ & propagat$ into an inf9ity4 ,s t we h ! se$s ( !m4 ,= example sake1 ,i prep>e ,kit*9 ,salt by ! fire1 t its t>tness be+ lo/1 x puts on ! nature ( an ,alcali or ,lixivial ,salt1 ,i mix "s p>ts !re( ) "s b>r5 e>?1 or ) nak$ s&1 ! :i* ,i moi/5 ) wat]1 9 ^! ,i s[ ! se$s ( vegetables1 t !y may be n\ri%$ by t ,salt & may gr[1 :i* 9 ?us gr[+ d obta9 _! own prop] figures1 virtues & col\rs1 !y appe> gre51 yell[ & r$1 sky-col\r$1 purple col\r$1 & :ite1 c4 & h a sweet1 s\r1 %>p1 bitt]1 sav\r1 ev5 z ,god ha? be/[$ on e p>ticul> k9d its own prop] nature1 :i* op]ation proce$s f ?is "o onely ,salt1 & ! fi]y beams ( ! ,sun be+ temp]$ ) air4 ,:5 !re=e ,bea/s are f$ ) ^! ,h]bs gr[+1 & receiv+ n\ri%m5t f ! ,salt1 !y are ( necessity also n\ri%$ & increas$ by ! same2 ev5 z also ! same ,h]bs gr[+ f ! same ,salt d supply n\ri%m5t & increase !mselves4 ,b if any "o c\ld obta9 ! true se$ ( ,gold1 & increase t se$ by ! help ( ,salt & ,fire2 he might 7)\t d\bt7 obta9 great pl5ty ( ,gold1 b ,god w n h x t ! tail ( ! ,goat %\ld be z long z ! ,c[s1 ! :i* be+ lift$ up ) too mu* pride1 w\ld /rike out h] own eyes ) h] too long tail4 ,if !re=e all ?+s & ,gold x self1 z also ,silv]1 ,pe>ls1 & preci\s ,/ones1 are aft] an invisible & occult mann] hidd5 9 ,salt1 & may by ! help ( art & nature be r5dr$ palpable & visible2 :y also might x n come to pass t ! mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e & mo/ preci\s ,pe>l ( ! wise m5 might be allur$ =? out ( ! same ,salt8 ,truly common ,pe>ls are br$ out ( ,salt wat]s1 :]e9 if ! fir/ matt] ( ,pe>ls 7 n1 aft] :at mann] or sort %\ld !y bewray !mselves out ( ! same8 ,!re=e t x may evid5tly be made manife/1 t by ! op]ation ( art1 also ,pe>ls may be extract$ out ( ,salt :i* d f> excell ^? ,pe>ls1 :i* by fi%+ are drawn out ( ! dep? ( ! ,sea1 9 beauty1 virtue1 efficacy & excell5cy2 ,i w prescribe z mu* inde$ z ha? be5 grant$ unto me1 = demon/rat+ ! possibility ( ! ?+1 a c]ta9 mann] :]eby e "o %all be able to take to him a firm & sure f\ndation ( weigh+ or consid]+ ( ! matt] m exactly4 ,,xv4 ,an op]ation ( allur+ =? a ,philosophical ,pe>l out ( ,salt4 ,dissolve ?\ 9 common wat]1 z mu* ( common ,salt z ?\ wilt1 by h[ mu* ! great] pl5ty ?\ %alt take1 by s mu* ! m ?\ %alt obta94 ,9 l mann] dissolve 9 aq4 =t4 "o or two ,ounces ( ,silv]1 p\r ?is solution ( ,lune on ! dissolv$ ,salt1 & /ir bo? ! dissolutions up & d[n div]s times1 t x may become :ite & l unto ,milk4 ,= ,silv] _c well indure ! ,salt1 b dep>t+ f x is precipitat$ to ! bottom1 & !re resides1 9 ! =m ( a sn[-l ,p[d]1 :i* by ! effusion or p\r+ (f ! wat] is to be sep>at$ & dri$4 ,?is silv] p[d] ha? extract$ a spiritual & philosophical gold1 or ! said preci\s ,pe>l out ( ! ,salt ,wat]4 ,because ,diana ha? kn[n no less h[ to fi% ,pe>ls 9 ! ,salt ,sea1 ?an to hunt wild ,bea/s 9 ! gre5 ,woods3 ,b t ,pe>l is made corporal & visible 9 mann] foll[+4 ,,xvi4 ,h[ ! ,pe>l be+ atta9$ is made visible4 ,x is to be not$ t t silv] p[d] be+ ?us by x self1 & )\t an admixture ( o!r fixx$ ,salts1 do? v h>dly by fusion return into its =m] =m ( silv]1 b t x fl[s l ,salt1 & pi]ce? any vessel :atsoev]1 yea do? dep>t into a smoak4 ,= ! spirits ( ! ,salt d r5d] ! silv] s fluid & volatile2 t x is made altoge!r m]curial2 & !re=e its m t5d] & noble "p may be sep>at$ f its m gross "p by di/illation1 if ?is c\ld be done by glass51 or e>!n1 or metallick vessels4 ,:5 ?is m]cury ( ,lune is melt$ 9 an op5 crucible1 x vani%e? into smoak4 ,x be+ put into a ,glass ,retort1 refuse? to yield to ! fire1 ! :i* be+ too mu* increas$ makes ! glass to melt1 & de/roys ! glass toge!r ) ! silv]4 ,if e>!n vessels be us$1 ! same m]cury pi]ce? ! same unhurt l oyl$ ,lea!r1 :5 x dep>ts1 ! ,salts also dep>t into smoak1 & d leave little gra9s ( silv] adh]+ to ! vessel1 :]e( 9 ?is respect !re is made a loss1 :i* r5d]s ! sublimation void4 ,( ,iron vessels also "h is no use1 because ( ! ,salts t are admix$ ) ! silv] ris+ up aga9/ ! ,iron1 !y dismiss ! silv] r$uc$ to its anci5t body1 & besides a little _s ( salt !y s5d =? no?+1 s t no sep>ation is made1 b ! pure & impure d rema9 co-mixt4 ,= ! sake ( avoid+ ^? discommodities ,i h tri$ _m ways & mann]s 9 va91 & at l5g? ,i took notice1 t if su* a matt] be add$ to ! mo/ p5etrat+ m]cury ( ,lune1 :i* may s h9d] its efficacy ( solv+ & co-melt+1 t x may be *ang$ into a por\s lump1 ?an t1 ?r\gh ! b5efit ( fire !re might be an easie sep>ation !re(1 :i* )\t ?is help do? mo/ difficultly exi/4 ,9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 !re=e adjoyn ?\ unto ?y fi%+ ,net2 t is1 unto ! m]cury ( ,lune1 su* a matt] 9 due weight & measure :i* admits n ( melt+1 & :i* suff]s n ! m]cury ( ,lune to conflux1 or melt toge!r4 ,su* are wood5 ,coals be+ r$uc$ into a f9e p[d]1 ) ! :i* be+ mixt ) ! m]cury ( ,lune1 ?\ %alt fill ?y di/ill+ vessel1 :e!r x be e>?1 or iron1 or glass :i* is ! be/ ( all1 ev5 unto ! half "p1 & %all set x 9 ! fire1 ! :i* is to be g5tly increas$ by degrees1 untill ! glass become burn+ bright1 keep ! vessel s long 9 ?is heat untill all ! spirits are dep>t$1 :i* ceas+1 ?\ %alt take away ! vessel be+ cold1 9 :i* ?\ wilt f9d ! rema9d] ( ! m]cury :i* did n asc5d1 r$uc$ into a corporal or imbody$ silv]1 or at lea/ wise su*1 to :i* add+ a little borace is easily r$uc$ into silv]1 ! :i* do? conta9 some:at ( gold2 b keep ?\ t subtile & pure matt] :i* asc5d$ 9 di/illation z a preci\s treasure1 & m$itate aft] :at sort1 or by :at means ?\ may/ be able to fix ?is preci\s ,pe>l1 & conv]t x into a fusible1 or fl[able1 & pi]c+ /one4 ,b 9 :at respect1 or 9 :at mann] ?is ?+ is to be done1 9 v de$ ,i _c tell1 because ,i am he :o h n hi!rto _h leisure1 nor "t ( p]fect+ t ?+1 & !re=e ,i h be5 will+ "h to %ew onely ^! ?+s :i* ,i h se5 ) my eyes1 & h&l$ ) my h&s4 ,ano!r %all be able by 8 own judgm5t to make tryal1 & to see :at ,god w be/[ ^u him1 ,i h %ewn 9 /ead ( ! m]curial ,/atue or ,image1 t :i* %all suffice at pres5t4 ,,xvii4 ,a m easie mann] ( obta9+ a ,philosophical ,pe>l4 ,if ?\ %alt be desir\s ( obta9+ a ,philosophical ,pe>l aft] a m easie mann]1 ?\ mu/ ( necessity ?us op]ate4 ,unto half a ,loton1 i4 e4 two drams ( ! m]cury ( ,lune1 add a little ( ! p[d] ( ,coals1 & put ! conjoyn$ matt]s into a small glass1 ! :i* set 9 a crucible encompass$ ) s& unto t height :i* ! matt] 9 ! glass x self %all det]m9e4 ,on ! m\? ( ! glass put a small piece ( "s glass t x may be well cov]$1 & s place ?\ a less crucible ) ! upside d[nw>d ^u t little glass1 t its 7top7 utmo/ & highe/ b\nd be+ ov]:elm$ ) ! said s& may drive away all air f t little glass4 ,set t crucible be+ 9 ?is mann] co-fitt$1 & conta9+ ! little glass %ut up betwe5 !m 9 live ,coals ( ,wood1 & make !m bright burn+ hot1 t t may rema9 fir$ = a qu>t] ( an h\rs space1 !n let !m cool1 & ?\ %alt f9d a little lift$ up by sublimation1 ! re/ be+ melt$ by borace1 w af=d a silv] impregnat$ ) gold1 yet )\t ga91 ! :i* demon/rate? onely 9 ! space ( half an h\r1 :at may be done3 b :at ga9 may be obta9$ by ?is v op]ation %all h]eaft] be %ewn4 ,fur!rmore x is "h to be se5 h[ mo/ beautifull a ,pe>l do? bewray x self1 al?\gh v little ( x come =?1 because 9 ?is lab\r no small "p !re( flies away into ! air1 & %ewe? onely its col\rs alone 9 ! glass1 f> m beautifull ?an gold1 silv]1 & preci\s /ones2 if any "o %all rightly op]ate1 nei!r %all !re be any ,pa9t] :o %all express x by imitat+ & pa9t+4 ,= ?is "t take :at ha? be5 spok5 9 "r & good "p1 & imm$iately weigh ?\ s great a ?+ ! m exactly1 pray1 lab\r1 seek1 & 9 seek+ ?\ %alt f9d su* ?+s :i* ?\ c\ld/ nev] be=e h believ$4 ,! ,bre?r5 ( ignorance1 my enemies1 w "h object aga9/ me1 & say1 t ^! mo/ elegant col\rs h drawn _! orig9al f ! silv]3 unto ^? ,i briefly answ]1 ,t !y 7 inde$ extract$ out ( ! ,salt by ! help ( ! silv]1 b t !y d n 7p] se7 or by !mselves p]ta9 to ! silv]1 = if !y 7 ( ! silv] !y w\ld also be solv$ by aq4 =tis1 ! :i*1 s9ce x is n done1 !y are n silv]1 b ! me] ,anima or ,s\l ( ! salt4 ,t ?is ?+ may be confirm$ by a m evid5t argum5t1 ,i br+ ! solution ( ,saturn or ,lead1 ! :i* x self also c fi% out ! same ,pe>l f ,salt1 )\t ,silv]4 ,if anyone %all op]ate aft] ! same mann] :i* ,i b n[ %ew$1 ,i also add ?is1 t ,i am h]eaft] to tea* a way :]eby ,saturn may be able to fi% pure simple gold out ( all salts4 ,let u n[ return unto ! moi/ & cold fire ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & see :at an admirable fire ,god ha? hidd5 9 ,salt ,pet]4 ,t a mo/ pot5t fire do? lurk 9 ,salt ,pet] is n wor? our confirm+ by any argum5t4 ,t horrible ,gunp[d] :i* %akes or r5ds all ?+s asund] prove? ! ?+ mo/ manife/ly1 & ,aq4 ,=tis1 :i* dissolve? & de/roye? all ,metals1 yet ano!r fire ( f> m p[]full virtue is hidd5 9 ! same ,salt1 :i* v few h kn[n & beheld1 & ! :i* we w "h make manife/1 = ! hon\r ( ,god1 & ! pr(it ( all mank9d4 ,,xviii4 ,( ! prep>ation ( ! moi/ & cold fire ( ,salt ,pet]4 ,take ( ,pott]s e>? be+ )\t s&1 & burnt1 #b p>ts1 & #a "p ( ,salt ,pet] v well purifi$1 ) bo? ^! matt]s be+ r$uc$ into p[d] & well mix$ toge!r1 fill a glass retort well coat$ ) clay1 put x 9 a ,furnace = di/illation1 & joyn a ,receiv] to ! ,neck ( ! ,retort1 into :i* put z _m p9ts or p\nds ( wat] z !re 7 p\nds ( ,salt ,pet] mix$ ) ! e>?1 t ! ,spirits go+ =? may s mu* ! soon] be cond5s$ into moi/ure1 aft] ?\ ha/ exactly joyn$ & lut$ ?y ,receiv] to ! neck ( ! ,retort1 ) a due lute 7or clay7 k9dle a fire accord+ to ,art by degrees1 & ! _s ( ! ,salt ,pet] 7repres5t+ a yell[ or r$ mi/ 9 go+ =?7 w joyn x self to ! wat] plac$ 9 ! ,receiv]4 ,all ! ,spirits be+ come =?1 take (f ?y ,receiv]1 & sep>ate !m f ! wat]1 put ?is %>p _s ( ,nit] into "s /rong glass3 x be+ by di/ilation fre$ f its sup]flu\s phlegm & rectifi$1 is appli$ unto ,m$ic9al & ,*ymical uses3 conc]n+ ! op]ations & virtues :]e( !re is m5tion made 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces1 & 9 ! ,disp5satory ( ,s*rod]us4 ,moreov]1 ! mann] ( extract+ & conc5tr+ a fire ( ?is _s is ?is4 ,p\r ?is _s ( ,nit] on ! p[d] ( ,lap4 ,calam9>is or ,z9k r$uc$ into small little gra9s t x may dissolve z mu* z x c3 & :5 x w dissolve no m 9 ! ,cold1 place ! glass 9 hot s& t x may dissolve m ( ! matt]1 filtre ! solution & by s& draw (f all ! phlegm 9 a glass retort2 ! phlegm be+ all come (f1 *ange ?y ,receiv]1 & increase ?y fire & drive out a fi]y oyl1 :i* oyl ?\ %alt keep well /opt1 because x uncessantly fum+ w\ld :olly vani% away 9 ! ,air4 ,?is fi]y smoke ( ,salt ,pet]1 z also t ( ,vitriol1 & common ,salt1 burns up all ,h]bs1 ,grass1 ,leaves & ,fl[]s1 & :atsoev] x t\*e?1 j z if !y 7 burnt ) a /rong heat ( ! ,sun or ,fire4 ,& ?is is ! prep>ation ( ! moi/ & cold fire ( ,salt ,pet]1 ( ! use & efficaci\s op]ation :]e( 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 x %all be m exactly & fully treat$ on 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]s4 ,,xix4 ,( ! moi/ fire ( ,allome4 ,allome also by ! "w ( ,di/illation & ,conc5tration yields an efficaci\s fire mo/ l to t ( ,vitriol1 9 efficacy & virtues1 b ! pl5ty do? n answ] by reason ( too mu* e>? :]e) x ab\nds1 yet if some:at ( ! o!r ,salts be add$ unto x1 x rightly & ord]ly be/[s its fire4 ,,xx4 ,( ! moi/ & cold fire ( ,sulphur4 ,al?\gh ,sulphur f9ds n a place 9 ! ord] ( ,salts1 because x refuse? ! solv+ 9 wat]1 yet x conta9s a vitriolat$ salt laid up 9 x1 :i* do? n manife/ x self be=e t ! m fat sub/ance !re( %all be )drawn by inflam+1 by ! op]ation :]e( ! salt is att5uat$ or made ?91 & is c>ri$ on high by ! flame l a %>p smoke1 s t ?is %>p sulphure\s _s burns all ?+s :i* x t\*e?1 aft] ! mann] ( all ^? fires :i* are drawn out ( salts4 ,= ! atta9+ ?is vitriolat$ & sulphure\s _s ! flame ( ! sulphur is to be receiv$1 9 a c]ta9 ,alembick made ( glass or e>?1 peculi>ly = ?is op]ation1 :]e9 t vitriolat$ _s ( salt cond5se? x self1 & issues =? l a ?ick fat1 & fi]y oyl1 n unlike to t :i* is made ( ,vitriol1 :]e( x is treat$ on 9 my ,furnaces4 ,all ^! ?+s d v evid5tly confirm ^? p>ticul>s1 :i* ,i h _m ye>s agoe committ$ to memory3 conc]n+ ,sulphur & ,vitriol1 to wit1 t ,sulphur is ! orig9al ( all metals1 & t no metal at all is digg$ out ( ! e>?1 :i* ha? n ei!r ,vitriol or ,sulphur1 or = ! mo/ "p bo? adjoyn$ unto x1 = no sulphur is de/itute ( vitriol1 nor vitriol ( sulphur1 s t bo? ( !m d *all5ge ! rise or bir? ( any k9d ( metals :atsoev] unto !mselves4 ,& e sulphur is by its own prop] ag5t or vitriolat$ salt1 :i* x ha? 9 its possession by nature 7:]eto ! c5tral fire ( ! e>? is an assi/ant7 excoct$ or boil$ up m & m into a metal2 nei!r do? ?is univ]sal ag5t or vitriolat$ salt dep>t f ! fatness1 or its pati5t1 untill ! fatness toge!r ) ! ag5t %all dep>t into a malleable metal1 or a metal t und]goes ! hamm]4 ,lead1 iron & copp]1 d make ?is ?+ manife/1 :i* metals d nev] appe> )\t vitriol & sulphur1 & t = ?is cause2 because !y be+ z yet unripe & imp]fect ones1 d /& 9 ne$ ( _! ag5t4 ,a less pl5ty ( ,sulphur or ,vitriol is f\nd ) silv]1 ?an ) ,copp]4 ,gold ha? little ( ,vitriol or ,sulphur1 yea pla9ly none at all1 if x %all atta9 to its highe/ maturity1 because x is !n f\nd to be pure & malleable1 & wants n a fur!r fusion or melt+1 b by h[ mu* ! m ( ,copp]1 ,gold1 & ,silv] h1 by s mu* ! m ( ,vitriol or ,sulphur !y h1 z also require ! m "t = _! ex coction & p]fect+4 ,f ^! p>ticul>s1 x manife/ly appe>s 9 :at respect metals may 9 a long "t be g5]at$ 9 ! b[els ( ! e>? by _! fir/ pr9ciple1 namely ,sulphur2 & may be rip5$ to p]fection1 by its own ,salt1 or ag5t1 :i* x ha? 9 its possession4 ,if nature do? effect ?is 9 a long "t1 :y also may x n come to pass1 t art %\ld p]=m ! same 9 a %ort] "t8 ,b let ^! ?+s t h be5 spok5 be suffici5t1 he t und]/&s n1 nor also p]ceive? ! scope or m>k1 :i* ,i s cle>ly %ew is bl9d1 & do? n admit ( a rem$y = 8 bl9dness4 ,truly ,i judge ^! few ?+s1 7b yet su* z %ew a mo/ long way ) a mo/ %9+ ,tor*7 to be suffici5t conc]n+ ! moi/ & cold fires ( m9]als1 by :i* ! rip5+ & p]fect+ ( metals1 are to be p]fect$ z well by nature 9 ! b[els ( ! e>?1 z by art above ! e>?4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if !re=e a m9]al may by ! help & impulse ( its own vitriolat$ ,salt1 :]e) x is end[$1 be rip5$ f its vile =m & l[e/ degree unto a bett]1 & at l5g? unto ! be/ ( all1 t is1 unto ! pure/ gold1 x be+ t :i* none 7t is season$ b ) ! lea/ k ( natural ?+s7 w d5y4 ,also if su* a ,sulphur is hidd5 9 any vegetable1 :i* answ]s to a m9]al ,sulphur 9 its nature & prop]ties1 :y also might x n come to pass1 t ?is same ,sulphur might be p]fect$ into mature gold1 alike equal to ! o!r8 f h5ce x mo/ evid5tly appe>e? t 9 any ,h]b1 al?\gh ! mo/ abject "o1 :i* is promot$ by ! ,sun unto its maturity1 a sp>k ( ! immature beams ( ,sol may be f\nd1 :i* ?r\gh ! op]ation ( art1 are to be *ang$ into pure gold4 ,b aft] :at mann] su* a ,sulphur may be extract$ out ( any ,h]b or any ,wood :atsoev]1 9 all ?+s l to a m9]al "o1 ,i h long s9ce deliv]$ 9 my little "w conc]n+ ! nature ( ,salts1 & 9 ! second "p ( ! miraculum mundi1 & bel[ ,i w demon/rate by a mu* m cle> manife/ation4 ,let u proce$ to ,animals & ,vegetables1 & consid] :e!r 9 ^! v ?+s1 su* a rip5+ fire may be f\nd1 & may f !nce also be drawn & made visible4 ,b we mu/ "k t no small liv+ creature or small ,h]b c gr[1 live1 & receive1 increase )\t a c]ta9 fi]y & ,salt ,ag5t2 ! :i* al?\gh x _c be believ$ by any "o t is lift$ up ) pride1 & ( a /upid bra91 yet x 9 v de$ exilte?1 & c easily be demon/rat$ by ! h& ( ! ,artific]4 ,,xxi4 ,a mo/ p[]full mann] ( extract+ a fire out ( any ,wood1 or any ,h]b :atsoev]1 & ( r5d]+ x palpable & visible4 ,fill "s glass1 /ony1 or e>!n di/ill+ vessel ) any dri$ ,wood or dri$ ,h]b1 & di/ill (f ! ,v9eg> or %>p liquor f !nce1 & sep>ate ! ,oyl f x2 & p\r t %>p liquor on ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,z9k1 or a%es ( lead1 :i* matt]s d dismiss all ! unsav\ry moi/ure 9 di/ill+1 & reta9 ! :ole %>pness ) !mselves1 ! :i* be+ di/ill$ f !nce asc5ds l unto me] fire1 x be+ ( great use z well 9 ,m$ic9e z ,al*ymy1 :]e( m5tion %all be made h]eaft]4 ,b "h x is to be not$ t ?is fire extract$ by di/illation1 is onely a "p ( t fire ( ! ,wood & ,h]bs1 & t ! o!r "p rema9s 9 ! ,coals !re(1 :i* is f> m fix$ ?an t :i* asc5d$1 & is t ,sulphur :i* we spoke ( b n[1 :i* :olly answ]s to ! nature ( a m9]al ,sulphur1 & :i* may be extract$ out ( ! ,coals be+ solv$ by ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 :i* %all be taught & manife/$ 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]4 ,= if !re 7 no fire 9 !m1 aft] :at sort %\ld !y burn & draw out heat8 all ,coals be+ conv]t$ into a%es1 aft] t _! hidd5 ,sulphur ha? done its (fice1 ! feces ( ! ,wood rema9s l dead a%es1 :]e9 z yet lies hid a c]ta9 s+ul> vegetable fire1 be+ altoge!r ( ano!r nature1 & :olly contr>y to t :i* asc5de? 9 ,di/illation4 ,?is wat] be+ extract$ out ( ! a%es pres5ts a ,lixivium1 ! :i* by decoction exhale? all ! moi/ure1 & leaves ! re/ a fi]y ,salt1 :]e( 9 ! second "p ( my ,disp5satory4 ,if x be made hot )\t fusion1 or melt+1 x becomes ! m fi]y1 s t x be+ b\nd to ! sk9 = "s h\rs 9 ! bigness ( a pea1 x burns a small hole !re9 z if x _h be5 burnt ) a bright burn+ iron4 ,& !re=e ,*yrurgeons make use ( su* fires t !y may op5 unripe ,ulc]s1 or make ,issues4 ,x may be se5 by ^! p>ticul>s t 9 any ,wood or any ,h]b1 !re are also fires ( div]s k9ds1 ! :i* also are f\nd 9 liv+ creatures1 !y be+ p>tly volatile & %>p1 & p>tly fix$1 & obta9+ ! nature ( ,alcalies or ,lixivial ,salts4 ,bo? ,salts or ,fires1 aft] !y are conjoyn$ !y lose _! fi]y nature1 & get unto !mselves ano!r quality & prop]ty2 to wit1 a middle "o1 & ^! two contr>y fires become an ess5tial t>t>\s ,salt1 & sweet 9 use1 :]e9 no fire appe>s1 al?\gh t fire be+ turn$ out & 9 by art1 may be aga9 extract$ & made visible4 ,conc]n+ ^! wond]full *anges ( nature1 & conv]sions out ( "o species or p>ticul> k9d into ano!r1 _m ?+s are f\nd up & d[n 9 my writ+s4 ,9 ! fir/ "p ( ! cont9uation ( ! miracle ( ! ,_w1 x is manife/ly describ$ aft] :at sort a pl5ty ( su* fire may be atta9$ out ( ,woods1 b ! conc5tr+ !re( is "h deliv]$4 ,9 g5]al x is "h to be not$1 t "o ,wood or "o ,h]b do? m ab\nd ) su* a fire ?an ano!r4 ,b by h[ mu* any ,wood or ,h]b is ! eld]1 & by h[ mu* ! long] ! ,sun-beams h op]at$ on x1 by s mu* ! m ( fire is 9 x1 z is manife/ f ! ,v9e2 :i* ha? receiv$ pl5tifull ,rays ( t sort1 & !re=e excells all o!r vegetables 9 ! great] & /rong] fire1 z appe>s n onely by ! burn+ _s1 b also ! t>t>1 or t>t>\s ,salt !re(1 :i* is almo/ all fire1 & yet )\t ,di/illation & ,calc9ation x _c be manife/$4 ,t !re=e x may be br\ght =? into op5 view1 & be r5dr$ visible1 we mu/ make use ( ! foll[+ op]ation4 ,,xxii4 ,! mann] ( manife/+ ! fire ( ! ,v9e4 ,fill ?\ a ,glass ,retort ) common ,t>t>1 & di/ill =? ! volatile _s & oyl1 ! :i* ?\ %alt sep>ate aft] a due mann]4 ,great virtues are 9 ?is oyl1 :]e( ,i h made m5tion 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,! _s is to be rectifi$ 9 ,b4 t ! fi]y sub/ance onely may dep>t1 & ! unpr(itable flegm rema9 beh9d2 ! rectifi$ _s is to be p\r$ on ! fix$ ,salt1 7resid+ 9 ! ,retort1 :i* mu/ be fir/ calc9$ by a /rong fire & made fi]y7 & f !nce aga9 di/ill$1 t ! fix$ ,salt may reta9 ! re/ ( ! unpr(itable flegm1 & ! _s atta9 ! great] fi]y virtues = ! p]=m+ ( wond]full effects 9 m$ic9e1 ! :i* my writ+s d tea*4 ,,xxiii4 ,ano!r mann] ( extract+ or draw+ =? a f> m /rong] fire out ( ,t>t>4 ,dissolve ?\ t ,alcalizat$ ,salt f :i* ! _s 0 ab/ract$ 9 rectify+ 9 a little wat]1 t x may become a v %>p ,lixivium or ,lye2 p\r "o p\nd ( ?is ,lixivium on two p\nds ( :ite ,t>t> 9 a ,g\rd1 & t be+ r$uc$ into p[d]1 put on a head :i* be+ well lut$ on ) clay1 set x 9 s& & k9dle a fire by degrees1 if ?\ %alt rightly "w ?\ %alt obta9 a mo/ subtile fire1 "o drop :]e( do? burn ! tongue1 z if x _h be5 t\*$ ) a burn+ ,iron4 ,h[ wond]full ?+s may be effect$ by ?is fire1 ,i h already %[n 9 o!r places ( my writ+s4 ,,xxiv4 ,a mann] ( draw+ =? z yet a m vehem5t fire out ( ,t>t]4 ,take ( crude ,t>t> & ! ,regulus ( ,m>s1 or ! pure/ metallick "p ( iron1 ! scoria be+ sep>at$1 equal p>ts1 ! :i* ?\ %alt mix by beat+ toge!r1 put !m 9 a crucible ) a cov] s well f5c$ ) clay t x may admit ( no air1 keep !m 9 a bright burn+ fire = ! space ( an h\r1 !n take !m away4 ,f all ^! p>ticul>s x is made kn[n to e "o t a vehem5t fire lies hidd5 9 vegetables readily s]v+ = ! effect+ ( _m admirable ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy & o!r arts1 f ! decl>+ :]e( ! %ortness ( "t & ?is treatise1 comm&s u at ?is "t to cease4 ,b moreov] we mu/ see :e!r liv+ creatures also are pot5t 9 ! same fire1 & 9 :at respect any "o may be made p>tak]s ( ! same4 ,,xxv4 ,! prep>ation & ,con-c5tration ( fire out ( ,animals4 ,z ! ,v9e is ! mo/ noble ( all vegetables1 s man also is e/eem$ by all t are ind[$ ) judgm5t to be ! mo/ noble ( all ,animals1 or liv+ ,creatures2 ! tru? :]e( ! ?+ x self affirme? by a pl5tifull ,te/imony4 ,!re=e we pass by all o!r ,animals 9 sil5ce1 & d "h %ew 7by ! foll[+ mann]7 ! prep>ation ( t fire onely t lies hid 9 ,man4 ,! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s h call$ ! great ,_w1 ,macrocosmus1 & man z x 7 ! less] ,_w1 ,microcosmus1 & a comp>ison be+ made1 !y h det]m9$ t :at ?+s are f\nd 9 ! great ,_w1 ! same are to be f\nd 9 ! less] ,_w1 t is 9 ,man4 ,f :5ce also !y unanim\sly believ$1 & also committ$ to memory1 t z well ! life ( ! great]1 z ( ! less] ,_w1 do? consi/ 9 a sal9e & salti% _s1 & t ?is _s do? be> rule 9 "o place m1 9 ano!r less4 ,nei!r is !re any "o also :o w or c d5y1 t ! :ole e>? is fill$ ) ,salt z x 7 its ,balsam2 & t m9]als are alike equally br$ !reby 9 ! v b[els ( ! e>?1 z vegetables are 9 ! ,sup]ficies4 ,yet not)/&+ ! ,salt ( ! great ,_w is no :]e m pl5tifully f\nd ?an 9 wat]1 or 9 ! ,seas2 ! :i* z x is a ?+ mo/ kn[n1 x ne$s no confirmation4 ,! same ?+ is to be und]/ood conc]n+ ! little ,_w1 viz4 ,man1 & al?\gh ! :ole body 9 all its p>ts ab\nd ) _! true ,balsam1 yet a great] pl5ty ( ?is ,salt & ,balsamick _s1 is f\nd 9 8 fle% ?an 9 8 bones1 a great] pl5ty likewise 9 8 bl\d ?an 9 8 fle%1 b ! greate/ pl5ty 9 8 ,bladd]1 or 9 ! ,salt ,sea ( ! less] ,_w1 ! :i* is hidd5 to none1 b x is ! cu/om n to seek necess>y ?+s 9 remote places1 b 9 places nigh :]e !y are mo/ easie to be f\nd4 ,h5ce because a m pl5tifull ,salt is no :]e f\nd 9 man ?an 9 8 ,ur9e1 we ( "r lay hold on an occasion ( seek+ & con-c5trat+ ! fire 9 ! same1 & we make use ( ! foll[+ prep>ation4 ,,xxvi4 ,! op]ation ( prep>+ a fire out ( man's ,ur9e4 ,i h at l>ge deliv]$ ?is op]ation 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces1 :i!r ,i ref] ! ,read]2 :]e he %all n onely f9d a manifold compos+ ( ?is fire1 b also its v>i\s use 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,b al?\gh x be ne$less to describe t op]ation !re repeat$1 yet x seems meet to me 7= a m evid5t decl>ation's sake7 "h to adjoyn "s admonitions :i* conc]n x4 ,,xxvii4 ,obs]vations :i* conc]n ! prep>ation ( an ,animal fire4 ,su* a fire is = ! mo/ "p drawn =? out ( man's ,ur9e be+ putrifi$ by x self = ! space ( "s weeks1 & is by rectify+ conv]t$ into a moi/ & fi]y ess5ce z ! second "p ( my ,furnaces %ewe?2 ,i h !re taught a m easy mann] ( draw+ =? ! same fire out ( ,sal-,armoniack1 :i* is prep>$ out ( ,ur9e1 & by ! addition ( a /rong ,lixivium x is di/ill$ & rectifi$4 ,i h also taught ! mann] ( prep>+ ! same fire out ( ,sal-armoniack by ! ,addition ( ,lapis ,calam9>is1 by di/ill+ x ?r\gh a ,retort4 ,spirits rightly prep>$ aft] ^! mann]s are equally pr(itable 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 & o!r arts2 because !y are ^? :i* be+ well made are all ( !m good1 aft] :at mann] soev] !y may be prep>$4 ,b al?\gh ^! volatile animal fires d readily s]ve = ! p]=m+ ( fam\s & notable ?+s 7& ! fix$ ,salt ( ,ur9e x self1 may by ,di/illation & rectification be con-c5trat$ into ano!r k9d ( fire7 yet !y are at a f> di/ance f t true ,philosophical fire :i* ! ,anci5ts h hidd5 ) s great c>e & dilig5ce1 because t 9 ^! prep>ations ! be/ & *iefe/ "p ( ! fire flies away & is lo/4 ,b ?is ,i say1 t ^! fi]y ,spirits ( ,ur9e be+ con-c5trat$ ev5 z ,i h taught !m to be1 are inde$ able to effect all ^? ?+s :i* ,i h attribut$ to !m1 & %all z yet attribute4 ,b inde$ !y d n coagulate ! con-c5trat$ fire ( ! ,v9e1 :i* coagulation is n ! lea/ key = ! compos+ ( an univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,= :5 ! ,_s ( ,ur9e atta9s ?is nature1 t by coagulat+ ! mo/ subtile ,_s ( ,w9e1 7:5 p\r$ on x7 into a ,salt1 ?is ,salt extracts ! s\l ( ,gold duely prep>$2 ! :i* also1 if x be *ang$ by x self1 & conv]t$ into a dry & sweet ,salt1 & be fix$1 possesse? ! virtues ( a ,m$icam5t ( a mo/ fam\s & great use 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,e "o t is illu/rat$1 b ev5 ) ! lea/ light ( nature1 %all be able by an easy bus9ess1 to smell out :at may hidd5ly lurk "u ?is ,salt4 ,f ! mo/ pure ,v9e is ! sub/ance ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* /r5g!ns ! he>t ( man beyond all o!r ?+s1 z also 8 bra91 & o!r memb]s4 ,! ,_s ( ,ur9e is ! pure/ & mo/ subtile ,m]curial ,animal ,salt1 n hav+ its l 9 p5etrat+1 op5+1 & resolv+4 ,?is subtile ,m]curial1 ,animal & pi]c+ fire !re=e1 be+ joyn$ to ! mo/ pure vegetable1 t is1 ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 t x may be *ang$ toge!r ) x into a dry ,m$ic9e1 any "o %all be able by an easy conjecture to =esee :at x w effect 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,b t ,i may make manife/ ! err\r1 & demon/rate ! cause :]e=e a ,_s ( ,ur9e is s seldom prep>$1 :i* w coagulate ! ,_s ( ,w9e into a ,salt1 ,i admoni% t a respect be _h by e "o ( ! foll[+ p>ticul>s4 ,= fir/ x is to be tak5 notice (1 t ! mo/ subtile "p onely ( ! ,_s ( ,ur9e1 & n ! m gross "p1 is fit = ! coagulation ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e3 ,if !re=e 9 ! prep>ation ( ! same1 ! mo/ subtile "p %all be lo/1 ?r\gh ! neglig5ce or ignorance ( ! op]ator1 x c 9 no wise be br\ght to pass1 t ! m gross & dreggy "p %\ld cause t coagulation4 ,b t mo/ subtile ,_s do? n onely vani% away 9 di/illation ?r\gh an insuffici5cy ( ! ,lute+ n be+ good1 b also a great "p ( ! same is lo/ be=e di/ill+1 to wit1 :5 ! ,ur9e be+ successively ga!r$1 is con/ra9$ to /& & wait too long1 s t ! ,_s by little & little exhale? & dep>ts into ! ,air1 especially :5 x is ga!r$ toge!r 9 ! ,summ] or ,w9t] "t1 = t fire n be+ pati5t ( any extreme1 is expell$ by a little heat or cold1 & !re=e ! fitte/ times = collect+ ! same are ! ,mon?s call$ ,m>* & ,may1 or ,septemb] & ,octob]1 9 :i* ,mon?s ! ,air is temp]ate1 nei!r too hot1 nor too cold1 ^? ,mon?s !re=e are ! fitte/ = collect+ & extract+ ( an ,animal fire out ( x4 ,fur!rmore1 ,calx-vive or unslak$ ,lime is to be add$ to ! ,ur9e 7:5 putrifi$7 & di/ill$1 t ! insipid wat] may be s mu* ! m easily or readily sep>at$ f t volatile fire1 ! :i* is n done if x be di/ill$ p] se4 ,i w\ld n pass by ^! few ?+s 9 sil5ce = ! sake ( ! ,read]1 & ( him t is /udi\s ( good ,m$ic9es3 ,b aft] :at mann] ,metals may be am5d$ by ?is ,animal fire is n "h %ewn1 b ,god will+ %all by & by 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]s4 ,b we put an end to ! prep>ation & con-c5tration ( ,animal & ,vegetable fires1 ) ^! say+s1 ^: admirable virtues & faculties 9 m$ic9es1 ,al*imy & o!r pr(itable ,arts1 %all "h be manife/$ 9 ord]1 z mu* z "t w p]mit4 ,look ,i pray y on ! ,elem5t>y ,sun1 z also on ! fire ( woods1 & ! virtues ( light1 & ! virtue ( bo?1 ! :i* all creatures1 & especially mank9d x self1 is con/ra9$ to make use ( = _! own safety2 c\ld ev5 ! lea/ grass bewray itself8 or any small worm be br$ & live )\t ! ,sun8 c\ld any workman%ip or artifice be ex]cis$ )\t ! help ( common fire8 ! :i*1 if x 7 n1 we %\ld be con/ra9$ to eat unboyl$ ,h]bs1 & raw ,fle% l wild ,bea/s3 yea1 ! :ole conv]sation & negotiation or traffique among m5 %\ld be :olly tak5 away1 if e>?ly fire & light %\ld be want+ unto u4 ,if !re 7 "s "o man onely 9 ,"s :ole ,city or ,prov9ce1 or 9 a :ole ,k+dom1 :o alone c\ld make o!rs p>tak]s ( fire & light1 w\ld !re n be made ! greate/ conc\rse ( all m5 unto him8 b because x is kn[n to e "o1 & ev]yone ha? kn[n by an easy mann]1 h[ to /rike x out ( fl9ts1 x is _h 9 no e/eem1 = x is cu/om>y n to e/eem ^? ?+s :i* are made common1 al?\gh !y are preti\s4 ,! same ?+ ha? happ5$ to ! fire1 ! :i* al?\gh x ought to be made ( greate/ acc\nt1 yet x is reckon$ ( no wor? because x is common & vulg>4 ,b ev5 z ! common fire1 & t kn[n to e "o1 do? by v _m mo/ pr(itable op]ations br+ mu* good to mortals1 :o c lea/ ( all want ! use !re(2 s also ,i affirm t ^? artificial & hidd5 fires are to be v mu* acc\nt$ (1 because a ,phisician c h>dly be )\t !m1 = ! prep>ations ( efficaci\s ,m$ic9es1 & a ,*ymi/ c nev] want = ! transmutation ( ! m base metals into bett]1 ei!r ( !m )\t ! aid ( ^? fires %all p]=m no?+ ( any great mom5t 9 ,*ymical ,lab\rs4 ,he t works & is ignorant ( su* fires1 :at w he effect 9 metallick op]ations8 he be+ conv]sant 9 cold & d>kness is afflict$ ) ! ,same difficulty1 z a c]ta9 brew] or bak] is1 :o wants wood 9 ! w9t] season1 or :o is n able to use wat]1 x be+ congeal$ into ice1 ! "o he _c bake al?\gh he ha? ! be/ meal1 & ! o!r brew dr9k al?\gh he h abundance ( ! be/ malt4 ,s also goes ! matt] ) ,al*ymical ,affairs1 ! want :]e( cause? t we h&le n ! mo/ noble ,al*imy ) any pr(it1 b r receive loss f ! same1 daily exp]i5ce be+ witness1 t #ajj are wont to be soon] undone ?an t x happ5s to any "o man to get himself ri*es !reby4 ,! blame ( :i* discommodity is n to be transf]r$ on an impossibility ( ! art1 b r to be imput$ to ! want ( ^? moi/1 cold1 & rip5+ fires extract$ out ( ,salts1 ! :i* aft] :at sort !y ought to be us$ = ! am5dm5t ( metals1 z also = m$ic9e & o!r arts1 %all be taught p>tly 9 ?is1 & p>tly 9 ! o!r ,c5turies4 ,,xxviii4 ,! g5]al use ( our conc5tr$ fi]y & rip5+ ,spirits1 extract$ out ( ,salts1 9 ! am5dm5t & conv]t+ ( metals into m noble ones2 also ! prep>ation ( _m excell5t m$icam5ts1 & ! increase & am5dm5t ( _m o!r arts1 are briefly "h demon/rat$2 ! :i*1 ,god grant+1 %all m l>gely be decl>$ 9 _! p>ticul> use4 ,t ,i may disc\rse 9 few words :e!r imp]fect metals may by ! op]ation ( ! m common & gross ,salts1 & ( ! fire be brok51 de/roy$1 cleans$1 & r$uc$ into a bett] =m1 x be+ t :i* ! fif? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many confirme? by div]s exp]im5ts4 ,i affirm t ! pure ,spirits ( ,salts1 d ) a great] efficacy1 & f> bett] effect ! same1 ! :i*1 s9ce ^? simple ,spirits are able1 bett] & m easily to p]=m ?an gross ,salts1 :y %\ld n also con-c5trat$ ,spirits aft] ! be/ & easie/ mann] ( all p]=m ! same ?+8 ,f a l reason ! use ( ,salts %all n be ( s great efficacy 9 ! prep>ation ( m$ic9es1 & o!r arts1 z ! use+ ( common ,spirits is2 ! :i*1 not)/&+ be+ /ill = ! mo/ "p clogg$ ) mu* phlegm1 d ( necessity n disclose s great virtues1 z ^? con-c5tr$ fi]y ,spirits d :i* are fre$ f all phlegm4 ,! ,sun-beams are = an example :i* d n s5d =? s great heat1 :5 !y are co-mix$ ) a moi/ air1 z also gre5 & wet ,woods d n s vehem5tly burn ) heat1 z )]$ & dry ones are wont to d4 ,yea if ! hot beams ( ! ,sun are con-c5tr$ 9 or by "s holl[ glass increas+ ! fire1 or ! fires ( ,coals by a /rong bl[+ ( ! ,bell[s1 & are z x 7 con/ra9$ into /raights or n>r[ passages1 !y effect t5 times1 yea "o hundr$ times m ?an ^? :i* are n c5tr$ toge!r aft] su* a sort4 ,b by h[ mu* ! m /rictly ^? =ces ( ! beams ( ! ,sun1 or ( o!r fires are con-c5tr$ by s mu* ! great]1 /rong]1 & %>p] heat !y draw out4 ,a burn+ glass ( "o foot ,diamet]1 onely enflames ,wood2 b "o ( two foot ,diamet] w melt ,t91 ,lead1 & o!r metallick matt]s ( t sort1 :i* are easie to be melt$1 z ,bismu?um1 or ! :ite/1 lighte/1 & base/ k9d ( ,lead1 ,z9k1 ! non-spl5d5t metallick d>k matt] ,koboltum1 c4 ,b if y ext5d ! ,diamet] to f\r foot1 ! ,sun-beams tak+ ! /rong] increase w melt silv] & copp]1 & w r5d] iron x self s bright burn+ hot1 t x may be wr\ght ) a hamm]1 z if x _h be5 heat$ ) ,coals4 ,?is effect is to be ascrib$ unto ! con-c5tr+ ( ! ,sun-beams by an in/rum5t1 & to ! con/ra9+ ( ! heat ( ,coals1 by ,bell[s1 or ,w9d4 ,! same ?+ is to be und]/ood conc]n+ our con-c5tr$ & moi/ fires1 :i* ought to be comp>$1 n onely ) ! common beams ( ! ,sun1 or ) ! heat ( ,kit*9 fire1 b also ) ^? ,sun-beams :i* are con-c5tr$ by a glass1 & ) ! fi]y heat ( ,coals con/ra9$ or =c$ by w9dy bla/s4 ,:5ce !y mu/ ( necessity be ( great] virtues ?an ! common ,salts1 & wat]y spirits ( !m1 ! :i* ! m quick sight$ w suffici5tly compreh5d & believe4 ,simple ,c\ntrey ,p d see ?is ?+ ) _! eyes1 & h&le x ) _! h&s1 z well kn[+ t ! subtile1 hot1 sweet ,spirits ( ,w9e & ,ale1 7& ^? procur+ /r5g? to ! he>t17 :5 !y are fre$ f all moi/ure by ,di/illation1 & con-c5tr$ by ,rectification2 effect t5 fold m ?an if !y _h /ill rema9$ ) _! humidites4 ,t ?\ maye/ und]/& ! ?+ m cle>ly1 well weigh ?\ ,grapes1 ,bread-corn1 or ! ,fruits ( ,trees1 :i* we eat 9 t sub/ance z ! trees br+ !m =? unto u3 & !y af=d u a n\ri%m5t1 b n su* a "o1 z _! juice be+ press$ out1 & sep>at$ f its dreggs1 & by f]m5tation r$uc$ into a cle> & sweet dr9k4 ,if necessity compell1 ,bread corn may be us$ = n\ri%m5t z x is1 yet n s well z :5 x is sep>at$ f its husks1 be+ *ang$ into meal1 & r$uc$ by wat] into a mass or lump1 & ,salt & ,leav5 add$1 & by fire concoct$ or dige/$ into ,bread ( ! be/ ,sav\r4 ,by ! same reason ,bread-corn be+ boil$ 9 fair wat] yields a potion inde$ some:at bett] ?an ! wat] x self1 b if x be artificially h&l$1 & boyl$ up into ,ale or ,be>1 ! husks are sep>at$ f ! m pure juice1 ! :i* aft]w>ds by f]m5tation1 sep>ates _m dreggs f x1 & arrives to a m noble nature1 yield+ a sweet] & bett] dr9k4 ,b if ! same juice be aft] t br\ght by di/illation into a great] purity1 & con-c5tr$ toge!r by rectify+1 t ! virtues !re( may come into a n>r[ compass1 7because x is a me] fire7 x w ex]cise f> great] virtues1 ?an gross ,bread-corn :i* wants a p[] ( ex]cis+ s great virtues4 ,s also do? x succe$ ) con-c5trat$ ,salts1 to wit1 :5 ! dreggs are sep>at$ f !m by ! help ( art1 & ! m pure p>ts conv]t$1 & con-c5tr$ into a fi]y sub/ance1 p]=m+ effects ( great mom5t 9 ,al*ymy4 ,b t ,salts d commonly de/roy metals1 z well by a moi/ z a dry way1 is kn[n to e ,b>b]1 & p]sons ( no reputation4 ,b aft] :at mann] metals be+ de/roy$ may be r$uc$ into m noble bodies ?an !y 7 be=e1 !re ha? be5 none hi!rto 7:o be+ skill$ 9 t artifice or craft7 t h n hid x ) ! greate/ c>e4 ,h5ce x ha? come to pass1 t no?+ ( pr(it ha? be5 p]ceiv$ f metallick transmutations1 & ,al*ymy x self ha? be5 made a mock ( by ! mo/ unskilfull r\t ( ignorant ones1 z if x 7 mo/ false1 & at ! f>!/ di/ance f tru?4 ,t ?is d\bt !re=e may be tak5 away1 & ! tru? x self may be m evid5tly plac$ 9 our view1 ,i h resolv$ 9 my m9d1 by ,god's assi/ance1 to place be=e ! eyes ( ! :ole _w1 a true & pr(itable transmutation ( metals1 by a cle> description1 & to ass]t ! c]ta9ty ( s _m writ+s set =? by su* m51 by ! mo/ true exp]im5ts1 s t e "o t is season$ b ev5 ) a light or small k ( ! fire1 may by an easy bus9ess h]eaft] obta9 "s pr(it f !m4 ,b ,i w fir/ treat ( common & crude ,salts1 & !n ( ! simple ,spirits ( ^?1 & at l5g? ( _! con-c5tr$ ,spirits & ,fires1 :i* we h taught to extract out ( !m4 ,b be=e ,i attempt to describe & ass]t ?is k+ly & noble art1 ,i h be5 l$ fir/ to %ew ! cause :y "s places d occur 9 ! description ( ! same1 :]e9 words are omitt$1 & signs or blanks repos$ in/ead ( ! same4 ,inde$ ?is 0 !re=e done1 t ! art may be conceal$ f ! unwor?y1 & !y 9 all respects to be driv5 f ! same1 & may be made kn[n onely to ,adepti/s1 & ! ,sons ( ,art4 ,besides also t all secrets may n 9 all places1 & )\t diff]5ce be divulg$1 b t ! *ief ?+s !re( may be pres]v$ = fri5ds1 le/ !y be trodd5 "u foot1 & brok5 to pieces by ! unwor?y1 b t !y may be left to fri5ds z x 7 a c]ta9 secret /roak1 & t an unkn[n "o to o!rs1 = to fight successfully4 ,i !re=e e>ne/ly require ( e "o by a fri5dly ,petition t he be n sudd5ly angry1 if he be n able cle>ly to p]ceive1 by ! %>pness ( 8 wit1 all ^? ?+s :i* ,i propose1 b r let him consid] t !y are n writt5 = him1 b = o!rs2 by ^: capacity !y c be p]ceiv$4 ,nei!r is x altoge!r necess>y t all d "k all ?+s1 nei!r also w\ld x be ( conc]nm5t if fri5ds & enemies atta9 all ^? ?+s 9 _! und]/&+ alike1 )\t any diff]5ce1 :i* ,i "h op5ly produce by my descriptions2 x is suffici5t t "s onely1 & inde$ ^? t are wor?y may cle>ly & kn[+ly possess ! same1 & te/ifie ! tru?4 ,,xxix4 ,an infallible practice ( *ang+ ! m imp]fect ,metals into m p]fect ones by ! help ( crude ,salts4 ,z ,i h already a little be=e1 & also 9 o!r places ( my writ+s1 evid5tly en\gh demon/rat$ t ,salts1 or ! spirits ( ,salts1 are 9 ! e>?1 or out ( ! e>? a univ]sal ,ag5t1 promot+ ! maturation or rip5+ ( metals3 ,s "h ,i aga9 firmly affirm ! same ?+1 & d say1 t by ,salts ! gross bodies ( metals are de/roy$1 & trans-*ang$ into m noble metals1 & t inde$ aft] div]s mann]s1 & t m easily or difficultly z any "o %all be m or less conv]sant 9 ,*ymical lab\rs4 ,i w he> ,god will+ make manife/ all ?+s1 yet n to e "o1 b to ! wor?y onely2 & t inde$ aft] ! mann] ( a ,clock or ,wat*-mak]1 :o tak+ "s ,clock or ,wat* 9 pieces1 d lay up all ! p>ts !re( 9 "s place )\t any ord]2 ! :i* he t is unskilfull 9 ! art1 %all nev] aga9 compose & r$uce into ord]4 ,b ano!r :o be=e ha? h&l$ t art1 w by an easie lab\r aga9 conjoyn all ^? p>ts1 & r$uce !m into ! =m] body ( a ,clock or ,wat*4 ,all ^? !re=e :o h exp]i5c$ ! =ego+ lab\rs to be p]fect$ by ! fire1 %all by ^! my descriptions easily dispat* or accommodate !mselves 9 future ?+s1 n easie to be und]/ood by ! r\t ( ignorant p]sons :i* h made no exp]im5ts 9 ! fire2 :o w 9 va9 look into ^? ?+s :i* ,i h writt52 no o!rwise ?an z if any "o be+ pla9ly unskilfull 9 read+ & writ+1 %\ld behold writt5 lett]s1 & kn[s n :at !y signifie1 or :at argum5t !y may conta93 ,su* a man if he w\ld be angry ) ! writ]1 %\ld he n d him mu* injury1 because z be+ f> remote f ! fault ( t ignorance :i* h9d]s him1 :]eby he _c read ^! lett]s :i* he _h nev] le>n$ to read4 ,! same ?+ mu/ be und]/ood conc]n+ my writ+s1 :i* are op5ly publi%$1 n = ! sake ( any "o1 b onely ( ^? :o h fir/ le>n$ to und]/& ^? k9d ( writ+s4 ,b t ,i may set ^u ! ?+ x self1 & may tea* ! am5dm5t ( metals = ! bett]1 & %ew ! v f\ndation ( ! :ole bus9ess1 ,i say1 t a true *ang+ ( !m is attempt$ 9 va91 unless !y are fir/ de/roy$1 & :olly sla94 ,a gra9 ( ,:eat1 z ,*ri/ himself sai?1 w nev] increase or multiply1 unless x fir/ putrifies 9 ! e>?4 ,if !re=e metals ought to be de/roy$ by ,putrefaction1 t mu/ ne$s be done by ! help ( ,salts1 accord+ to ! tru? ( ! ,philosoph]s ,maxim3 ! corruption ( "o ?+1 is ! g5]ation ( ano!r4 ,! dea? ( "o ?+1 is ! life ( ano!r4 ,s9ce !re=e metals mu/ die1 x mu/ ne$s be t dea? be br\ght on !m by enemies1 or contr>y ?+s1 because no?+ 9 natural or artificial ?+s die?1 unless x be sla9 by its own enemy4 ,s9ce metals !re=e ought to be de/roy$1 & kill$ by _! enemies2 x is ( necessity t !y are invad$1 tortur$1 & s long vex$ by ! same1 untill ! ,ag5t z ! /rong] "p1 be ov]come by ! ,pati5t z ! weak] "p2 t x be sla9 by x1 or r ! ,pati5t be ov]come by ! ,ag5t1 & be translat$ into a bett] nature1 9 :i* action ! ,pati5t ought n to dep>t f ! ,ag5t1 b to be tortur$ ) an un-int]mitt+ torm5t4 ,:osoev] see+ 8 enemy & conceives himself ( ! weak] =ce1 indeav\rs z mu* z 9 him lies to decl9e him1 by retreat+1 b all occasions ( runn+ away & slipp+ aside be+ tak5 away1 he is con/ra9$ to deliv] 8 life to 8 enemy1 :o h&les ! ,pati5t or suff]+ p>ty accord+ to 8 own pleasure1 & do? :atsoev] he w1 !re=e aft] ! same mann] is ! melioration ( metals1 ! :i* al?\gh !y %\ld be melt$ toge!r ) ,salts _! enemies1 yet w\ld !y make little acc\nt ( !m1 b w\ld sep>ate !mselves f ! same2 s t e "p ( !m be+ unhurt1 w\ld keep its own nature & ess5ce4 ,b if ! ,salts d take away ! occasion ( flight f metals1 & d inclose !m 9 _! ,prisons1 t !y h no way ( escap+1 b rema91 suff]1 & die1 !n !y obta9 victory ov] ! ,salt1 & ( sla9 metals are made m pure & bett]4 ,?is ?+ is done 9 ! fire by ! moi/ & dry way1 ( :i* en\gh ha? be5 spok5 already4 ,?is is ! :ole & intire art1 & !re ne$s no o!r sup]flu\s tea*+s2 yet he :om ^! ?+s do? n ,suffice1 let him read ! foll[+ op]ations ?or\gh1 :]e9 he %all f9d tru?1 & see ) 8 eyes1 & h&le ) 8 h&2 ^? ?+s :i* h be5 h]et(ore impossible to him1 & v _m m4 ,,xxx4 ,aft] :at mann] ,metals may be sla9 by _! enemies & be transmut$ into bett]4 ,unto ,metals n "o b _m enemies are adv]se2 & "p ( ^? enemies are enemies to "s & fri5ds to o!rs1 b ! o!r "p is fri5dly to "s1 & at enmity ) o!rs4 ,= example sake4 ,no?+ m prosecutes ,gold ) an ho/ile hatr$ ?an burn+ ,sulphur & sulphuri\s ,salts1 su* z are ,alcalies1 & crude t>t>2 ! cause ( ?is hatr$ is1 because ,gold is no?+ else1 b a fix$ ,sulphur1 & !re=e x disagree? by a capital hatr$1 ) e burn+ ,sulphur2 ,silv] & ,lead d love e ,sulphur1 & all sulphure\s ,salts1 su* z are ,vitriol1 ,salt ,pet]1 ,salt ,armoniack1 & ! l1 ! :i* !y /& 9 ne$ ( = _! col\r2 !y h an hatr$ aga9/ ,kit*+ ,salt1 because x is ( a m]curial nature1 & !re=e n requir+ its help1 b onely desir+ a ,sulphur & ,t9cture1 ,copp]1 ,iron1 & ,arg5t vive1 or ,quicksilv] d possess bo? natures1 to wit1 a m]curial & sulphure\s "o1 & = t cause !y prosecute all ,sulphurs1 & any ,salts ) love4 ,t9 is an enemy ( all ,salts1 :e!r !y are sulphure\s or m]curial ones1 :5 x is sla9 by ,sulphur & ,salt1 & recall$ unto life1 x obta9s a m pure & ?9 or f9e body1 :e!r ( ,gold or ,silv]1 accord+ z x %all be h&l$4 ,moreov]1 if any %\ld desire to obta9 z yet a bett] ess5ce out ( bett] metals1 its necess>y t he slay !m by _! enemies1 & raise !m up aga9 by _! fri5ds2 by h[ mu* ! great] & vehem5t ! enemies are :]eby metals are sla91 by s mu* ! m ^? metals d suff]1 & ) s mu* ! m fam\s & bett] bodies d !y re-arise4 ,! :ole art !re=e consi/e? 9 ?is1 t metals are ov]:elm$ by _! greate/ enemies1 are sla9 by !m1 & aft] dea? are sep>at$ f !m1 & t by _! be/ fri5ds1 are re/or$ unto a bett] life4 ,?\ ha/ ! :ole art1 nei!r do? any o!r ?+ rema9 ?an t ?\ attempt ! matt]1 & set to ?9e h&4 ,= example sake1 ,i w add an op]ation4 ,slay a light metallick matt] by ! %>p ,spirits ( sulphuri\s ,salts1 t x may become a :ite calx2 free ?is f ! ,salt ,spirits1 by wat] be+ p\r$ !reon1 ! :i* be+ fre$1 _c be r$uc$ into a metallick body by any viol5ce ( fire4 ,likewise slay m]curial metals z are ,b4 by m]curial1 ,salts _! enemies1 & *ange !m into :ite calx's1 ! :i* be+ fre$ f _! saltness1 w be liquid or fl[able2 mix ^? calx's1 to wit1 ! m]curial & sulphuri\s be+ sla91 put !m into a d\ble vessel ( cem5t1 cov] ! upp]mo/ ) a c]ta9 pl5ty ( ,b4 f5ce well ! juncture ( ! cem5t+ vessel ) clay1 set !m into a cem5t+ furnace1 & at ! beg9n+ adm9i/] a g5tle fire1 t ! calx's may rise up aga9/ or assault ea* o!r1 & ! fix$ sulphur may b9d ! fugitive fl[able & m]curial calx's1 ,d4 = al?\gh 9 ! cem5t some?+ w\ld dep>t into smoak1 yet t is int]cept$ by ,e4 & aft] a c]ta9 mann] is ?us exalt$ into ! degree ( ,f4 ,too mu* fire is n pres5tly to be joyn$ to ! cem5t or plai/]+ x self1 t "s "t may be grant$ to ! matt] t is swift ( flight1 :]eby x may adjoyn x self unto ! fix$ matt]1 & may also become fix$ & con/ant ) ! same = f\r h\rs space1 !re=e ! fire %all be some:at ! m slack1 & aft]w>ds = ! space ( eight or t5 h\rs1 x %all be kept 9 a cle> bright burn+ heat1 t ,g4 may n melt3 ! said "t be+ end$1 ! fire is to be ext+ui%$1 & ! cem5t+ vessel to be tak5 away1 9 ,g4 a black or brittle body %all be f\nd conta9+ ,silv]1 ! easy sep>ation :]e( we %all aft]w>ds he>4 ,! calx ( bo? metals be+ coagulat$ into a h>d /one1 if by gr9d+ x be r$uc$ into p[d]1 & be put into a furnace fit = ?is ?+1 a metallick body w be atta9$1 be+ impregnat$1 n ) a little ,gold & ,silv]1 especially if ! metals %all be sla91 n by ! ,spirits ( common ,salts1 b ) gradatory m>tial wat]s4 ,9 ?is cem5t1 ,h4 is r5dr$ aureal or gold51 & ,i4 is silv]y1 by "o & ! same endeav\r4 ,! pr(it also x self is ( no small mom5t1 especially if ?is op]ation be ex]cis$ ) ! great] quantity1 & ! bigg] in/rum5ts alwaies to supply or af=d ,silv] be+ pregnant ) ,gold = sep>ation4 ,,xxxi4 ,a brief & comp5di\s mann] ( extract+ & r5dr+ corporeal1 a volatile ,gold out ( col\r$ ,fl9ts1 ,r$ ,talck1 ,granates or ,r$ ,m>ble ,/ones1 ,s&1 ,:ite ,clay & ! l metallick e>?s4 ,at ! beg9n+1 ^! m9]al or metallick e>?s are to be made bright burn+ hot1 to be qu5*$ 9 cold wat]1 & to be brok5 9 a mill1 into meal or p[d]4 ,aft] t !y are ?us brok51 ?\ %alt put !m into "s ,wald5burge1 or ,culle9 ,c1 & %alt p\r s mu* ( ,aq2 ,regis on !m1 t !y may onely be moi/5$1 & let !m1 toge!r ) ! ,c1 be plac$ 9 a fire ( coals1 & incompass$ !re)1 to be made hot2 aft] t ! m9]als & ,aq2 ,regis h wax$ well hot toge!r1 s mu* hot wat] is to be p\r$ on ^? v m9]als z %all be necess>y = ! extract+ ( ! ,aq2 ,regis4 ,put ! m9]als ?us moi/5$ ) ! wat] into great pots1 & ^? made ( ! be/ e>?1 hav+ _m little holes 9 ! bottom1 on :i* lay pap] = su/a9+ ( ! m9]als t !y may n fall out ?r\gh ! holes1 b may dismiss ! wat] onely4 ,aft] ! fir/ wat] is gone =?1 o!r hot wat] is aga9 to be p\r$ on1 & ?is effusion ( wat] is s long to be cont9u$1 untill x dep>t ) ! v same sweetness z :5 x 0 p\r$ on1 & no long] (f]s any %>pness to ! ta/4 ,s ! common & hot wat] br+s away ) x ! ,aq4 ,regis1 & ! ,aq4 ,regis ,gold out ( ! m9]als4 ,! e>!n pots may be plac$ 9 a b5* bor$ ?or\gh ) holes1 ?r\gh :i* _! bottoms may pass1 t s ! wat] may be receiv$ 9 vessels set "u !m4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! m9]als may also be put into b>rels or hog%eads hav+ a d\ble bottom1 su* z are us$ = ! cleans+ ( ,salt-,pet]1 t s wat] may be s long p\r$ on !m1 untill all ! acrimony be extract$ by ! wat]4 ,,xxxii4 ,aft] :at mann] out ( ,m9]als be+ extract$1 a true ,salt-,pet] may z yet be gott5 ) pr(it4 ,! m9]als be+ aft] ! said mann] fre$ by extraction1 !y are to be co-mix$ ) an equal weight ( calx vive & wood a%es1 & ca/ toge!r into an heap "u "s op5 gall]y or room1 t n[ & !n x may be moi/5$ ) ,ur9e1 or 9 want ( t ) ,ra9-wat]1 z (t z !y %all be dry$4 ,9 ?is op]ation ! ,aq4 ,regis1 :i* rema9$ 9 ! m9]als1 & 0 n :olly extract$ by ! hot wat] by ! help ( ! ,ur9e or ,ra9-wat]1 *ange? ! ,salt 9 ! calx vive into ! be/ ,salt-,pet]1 ! :i* may be wa%$ (f ) ,ra9-wat]1 & boil$ up aft] ! wont$ mann]4 ,!re=e aft] ! said m9]als h be5 h&l$ = half or a :ole ye> aft] ! said mann]1 & are by r9ce+ depriv$ ( ! ,salt x self1 !y may aga9 be 7"u an op5 ,gall]y or ,ro( s expos$ to ! air1 t ,ra9 come n at x7 collect$ into an heap & be h&l$ aft] ! =m] mann]1 = ! supply+ 79 _! own "t7 new ,salt ,pet]1 ! :i* may be done = _m ye>s toge!r4 ,s also f t ,aq4 ,regis :i* c\ld n be drawn =? f ! m9]als1 a pr(it is receiv$4 ,! cause ( ?is ,salt ,pet]1 its be+ made1 is ?is1 because ! ,aq4 =tis1 or ,aq4 ,regis1 or ,_s ( ,nitre 9 ! same ,wat]s1 conta9s z x 7 ! se$ ( ,salt ,pet]1 x obta9s t nature1 t l an ,h]b x may take an increase f o!r ,salts1 & be multipli$2 :5ce p]haps ! old prov]b arose1 to s[ ,salt1 :i* ?+ ! ignorant h receiv$ ) mock1 say+ aft] :at sort c ,salt be s[n & multipli$1 :5 x is solv$ & drawn f ,ra9-wat]8 ,b x ha? la9 hid f ^?1 :at k9d ( ,salt x is1 & aft] :at mann] x is to be s[n2 ! :i* we h "h demon/rat$1 also ! say+ ( ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 ass]t+ t ,salt may be s[n & multipli$ l ,vegetables4 ,z to :at p]ta9s to ^? %>p wat]s1 :]eby gold is extract$ out ( m9]als1 by :at skill !y are to be h&l$ z also )\t loss1 yea t !y may r5d] t gold ) pr(it2 ! foll[+ op]ations are to be obs]v$4 ,,xxxiii4 ,a way %ew+ ! extraction ( a volatile & fix$ ,gold out ( ! ,wat]1 f :i* ! ,m9]als are )drawn1 & ! pr(it :i* may be receiv$ by t ,wat]4 ,! be/ way is ?is1 into ! solution ( gold1 or into ! wat] :i* conta9e? gold1 p\r 9 ! solution ( ,lune or ,saturn m or less1 ev5 z y suspect m or less ( gold to be 9 t wat]3 ,z = example4 ,let !re be 9 ! wat] two or ?ree half ounces ( gold1 dissolve ?\ !re=e ab\t two or ?ree half ounces ( silv]1 or lead1 9 aq4 =tis1 & p\r ?is solution into ! wat] conta9+ ! gold1 be x m or less1 mix !m well toge!r by %ak+ or /irr+1 t ! wat] may obta9 ! =m ( milk2 aft] !y h settl$ 9 quietness1 %ake or /ir !m aga91 & repeat ?is motion = div]s times ! space ( "o h\r1 & at l5g? suff] all quietly to settle to ! bottom4 ,sep>ate all ! cle> wat] f ! s$im5t by p\r+ x out1 & /ra9 ! s$im5t itself ?r\gh a filtre1 t ! wat] may be :olly sep>at$ f ! silv]4 ,?is silv] is to be dri$1 & r$uc$ into its =m] body1 aft] ! mann] :i* %all by & by foll[4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if ! silv] or lead _h n extract$ all ! gold1 ! :i* may easily happ51 yet t gold is n lo/1 = because sweet wat] :]eby ! ,aq4 ,regis is weak5$ is pres5t1 ! :i* n[ rema9s unfit = ano!r use ( extract+ out ( m9]als2 n[ by ! solution ( ,lune or ,saturn depriv$ ( _! gold1 a %>p ,lixivium made ( wood-a%es1 & ,calx vive may be p\r$ on ! same1 ) :i* a little 4444444444 is to be add$ or admix$4 ,= 4444444444 d precipitate or fix all gold 9 solutions4 ,aft] ?is mann] ! ,aq4 ,regis is kill$1 & e metal :i* x has yet reta9e?1 x dismisse? l a yell[ p[d]1 :e!r x be gold alone1 or mix$ ) copp] or iron1 :i* p[d] is to be dri$1 & r$uc$ aft] ! mann] :i* %all /rait-way be taught4 ,n4 ,b4 ,t ! wat] aft] ! total precipitat+ ( ! metals1 be+ exhal$ 9 a ,copp] ,kettle unto a ?9 sk91 & expos$ 9 peculi> vessels unto ! cold1 x w af=d !e a beautifull ,salt-pet]1 concret$ or gr[n toge!r into drops or ,ice-acles1 :]e( ?\ may'/ aga9 make an ,aq4 =tis1 to be aga9 made use ( = ! l op]ations4 ,he t %all rightly op]ate %all get s mu* ,salt ,pet] z w recomp5ce ! *>ges ( ! ,aq4 =tis1 & ,aq4 ,regis3 ,s t he %all extract 8 gold )\t co/s4 ,= five or six p\nds ( ,aq4 =tis1 :]e9 two or ?ree p\nds ( ,salt is dissolv$1 & ! :i* ha? at l5g? be5 precipitat$ by a %>p ,lixivium prep>$ ) ,calx-vive1 do? r5d] t5 p\nd ( ,salt ,pet]1 ! :i* do? answ] ! price ( five p\nd ( ,aq4 =tis1 & ?is is ! mann] ( extract+ gold out ( m9]als )\t co/4 ,,xxxiv4 ,ano!r & bett] mann] ( extract+ gold by ,aq4 ,regis4 ,take ( 4444444444 by torrify+ made into a%es1 p\r ! extraction into an iron ,pot1 & /ir ! ,calx ) an iron ,spatula :ile x boile?4 ,all ! %>p spirits d /ick fa/ to ! 4444444444 ! phlegm alone vani%e? by exhalation4 ,:5 !re=e ! spirits are :olly con-c5tr$ ) ! 4444444444 & 4444444444 are dri$1 !y are to be put into a close ,tigil or ,crucible ^u ,coals 9 a secret ,crucible or melt+ ,pot1 !n ! fire expels ! con-c5tr$ spirits into a receiv+ vessel2 ! :i* spirits may be us$ = a new extraction4 ,a fugaci\s gold mixt ) iron1 rema9e? ) ! 4444444444 :i* ,calx be+ r$uc$ 9 a ,furnace fit = ^? op]ations1 :i* ! ,g]mans d call ,/i*(51 draws out a lead mixt ) gold1 ! :i* be+ expell$ by a ,cupel enri*e? ! op]ators ) ! be/ gold & silv]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b if su* lead %\ld n conta9 s mu* ( gold & silv]1 z t x %\ld des]ve a sep>ation by a ,cupel1 t is aga9 to be mixt ) 44444444444444444444 & to be r$uc$ into a%es1 & ! op]ation is s long to be repeat$1 untill ! lead be+ ri* en\gh 9 gold1 may des]ve t sep>ation4 ,! sep>ation is also to be p]fect$ ) ! ,bell[s1 le/ s great a pl5ty ( lead %\ld be melt$ out ( ! ,te/s1 :i* op]ation requires mu* fire1 yet ! lead may be collect$ or conjoyn$ 9 ! ,te/ )\t a wa/efull melt+1 z %all be taught h]eaft]4 ,,xxxv4 ,an easie mak+ or compos+ ( ,aq4 ,regis1 = extract+ ( m9]als4 ,because a pl5te\s quantity ( _s ( ,salt is easily prep>$1 ! ,salt ,pet] is onely to be dissolv$ !re91 & ) t solution m9]als are to be extract$4 ,= ! ,salt ,pet] /r5g!ns ! _s ( ,salt1 t x c s mu* ! m easi] set ^u & snat* to x ! t5d] gold 9 ^? m9]als4 ,! same _s ( ,salt1 may also )\t any rectify+ be adm9i/r$ = ?is op]ation1 to wit1 su* z asc5ds 9 ! fir/ ,di/illation4 ,,xxxvi4 ,ano!r z yet m easi] way ( prep>+ ,aq4 ,regis = extraction4 ,because silv] do? always 9 ?is op]ation bewray its be+ impregnat$ ) gold1 :i* is to be sep>at$ by ,aq4 =tis1 ! solution ( silv] is also fitly us$ to extract aft] ?is mann]4 ,p\r ! said solution into ,aq4 ,regis :i* ha? extract$ gold1 t ! silv] may attract ! greate/ "p !re( to x self4 ,b ! same ,aq4 ,regis may aga9 extract o!r gold1 & be attract$ by ! solution ( silv]4 ,b if !re %\ld be no solution ( silv] 9 read9ess1 ! gold extract$ is con-c5tr$ ) & ! op]ation is p]fect$ by ! means or aft] ! mann] abovesaid1 by driv+ ! _s out ( ! 4444444444 & by r$uc+ x 9 a ,furnace1 call$ by ! ,g]mans ,/i*(51 z 0 said be=e4 ,n4 ,b4 ,aq4 =tis be+ dissolv$ !re91 or p\r$ on or into ,aq4 ,regis1 or ! nitr\s _s ( ,salt1 x adds an increase & /r5g? to ! ,aq4 ,regis1 because ,aq4 =tis do? corroborate ! _s ( ,salt bett] ?an ,salt ,pet]4 ,,xxxvii4 ,h[ ! ,calx ( silv]1 :i* ha? fi%$ out gold by ,aq4 ,regis1 is to be recov]$4 ,:5 ! solution ( silv] is p\r$ into ,aq4 ,regis1 & ! *iefe/ "p ( ! gold is extract$2 re/ is s long grant$ unto x1 t ! ,calx ( ! silv] may settle to ! bottom1 & aft]w>ds ! ,aq4 ,regis by p\r+ x =? is sep>at$1 cle>$ f ! ,calx ( ! silv]1 aga9 to be us$ = a new extraction2 unless p]haps z mu* ( iron _h be5 admix$ ) x1 9 :i* case 4444444444 ! :ite ,calx ( ! silv] is put into "s ,cloa? laid 9 an e>!n or glass ,tonnel1 & hot wat] is to be p\r$ on x1 to take away ) x ! ,aq4 ,regis1 :i* is left 9 ! ,calx ( ! silv]4 ,! rema9+ wat] is to be press$ out ( ! ,t[el or ,cloa?1 & ! ,calx dri$1 & r$uc$ 9 ! secret ,crucible1 or is made use ( 9 ! con-c5tr+ ( 4444444444 into silv] or gold1 viz4 gold & silv]4 ,,xxxviii4 ,aft] :at mann] precipitat$ silv] is to be r$uc$ )\t a loss ( its weight4 ,see+ ! greate/ fugacity is procur$ unto ?is ,calx ( silv]1 s t its =m] body _c be re/or$ unto x 9 common ,crucibles )\t great loss1 ?is discommodity _c aft] a m conv5i5t mann] be prev5t$ ?an by t :i* foll[s4 ,mix ?\ an equal weight ( 44444444444444444444 ) ?is volatile ,calx1 & ca/ x into a close bright burn+ ,crucible1 t is n>r[ above1 & broad b5ea?2 ! :i* aft] ?\ ha/ cov]$ ) a ,cov]1 & well f5c$ ) ! lute ( ,wis$om1 ?\ %all melt ! matt] toge!r1 no?+ :]e( %all dep>t into smoke1 nei!r %all s mu* z ! lea/ ( x pi]ce ?r\gh ! ,crucible1 & all ! ,silv] :i* ! gold receiv$ is by ?is means atta9$ )\t any loss4 ,?is silv] ?\ %alt by fusion r$uce into gra9s1 & %alt sep>ate ! gold f ! same 9 ,aq4 =tis4 ,& ?\ %alt aga9 apply ! silv] ?us r$uc$ unto a new lab\r1 9 :i* lab\r ?\ proce$+ )\t int]mission %alt h a cont9ual sep>atory op]ation ( gold & silv]2 & ?is lab\r ?\ maye/ ex]cise ) great pr(it 9 all places4 ,,xxxix4 ,ano!r mann] ( r$uc+ a fugaci\s or volatile silv]1 ) great] pr(it4 ,place ?\ at ! ,/]n ( ?is little gold5 ,%ip1 a little fi% ^: "n is ,remora1 t x may be spoil$ ( its swiftness & may be at a /&1 ca/ ?is silv] little ,%ip ) ! little fi% ,remora1 sitt+ at its ,/]n1 into a close & squ>e ,tigil or ,crucible1 t by fusion !y may dep>t into "o body4 ,9 ?is fusion n onely all ! silv] is return$ )\t any loss into its =m] body1 b also is by ! :ite ,f9ns ( ! little fi%1 augm5t$ ) a c]ta9 increase ( its weight1 & becomes m gold52 s t by ?is additam5t m ( bett] silv] is gott51 ?an if by ! addition ( o!r ?+s x _h be5 re/or$ to its =m] body4 ,:at o!r pr(its any "o may be able to obta9 ?r\gh ! help ( ?is volatile silv]1 we w ,god will+ h]eaft] tea*4 ,^! are ! ?+s :i* ,i at ?is "t h be5 will+ to tea*1 conc]n+ ! extraction ( a volatile gold out ( /ones1 & ! m poor m9]als1 z also ( ! ext5d+ or br++ =w>d silv] by successive degrees into gold2 ( :i* matt] m ?+s %all be spok5 9 o!r places4 ,,xl4 ,an op]ation1 tea*+ to extract ,/ones & ,m9]als1 or ,m9es t are poor 9 ,silv]1 & ,copp] by a moi/ way4 ,^! matt]s be+ made bright burn+ hot1 are to be qu5*$ ) wat]1 !n moi/5$ & extract$ ) ,aq4 =tis2 aft] ! same mann] z 0 taught above conc]n+ ! m9]als ( gold1 & no diff]5ce is "h met ) b 9 ! wat]s extract+1 s9ce gold is extract$ ) ,aq4 ,regis1 & silv] ) ,aq4 =tis4 ,if ! m9]als or m9es ( gold & silv] are at once 9 read9ess1 ! gold is extract$ by ,aq4 ,regis1 & ! silv] by ,aq4 =tis1 & ! solutions are to be unit$1 9 :i* dissolv+1 ! silv] be+ precipitat$ by ! ,aq4 ,regis1 do? also snat* ) x ! gold f ! ,aq4 ,regis2 & al?\gh copp] %all be pres5t ) ! m9e ( silv]1 & x be extract$ toge!r ) ! silv] by ,aq4 =tis1 yet x is no imp$im5t to ! op]ation1 = ! silv] & gold d s9k to ! bottom1 & ! copp] is reta9$ by ! ,aq4 ,regis to be aft]w>ds adm9i/r$ = a new op]ation1 & t inde$ z (t5 z any "o %all be will+4 ,! copp] is recov]$ f ! ,aq4 ,regis by ?9 plates ( iron be+ put !re91 :i* op]ation makes ! ,aq4 ,regis r$1 & :olly unfit = ! l lab\rs4 ,!re=e ! iron be+ !n spiritual1 promotes some?+ out ( ! lead unto ! degree ( gold1 & s ! ,aq4 ,regis be+ ?us (t5 us$1 x is aga9 r5dr$ pr(itable4 ,,xli4 ,a m easy mann] z yet by f>1 ( pl5tifully extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( poor m9es1 z ,s&1 ,:ite-,clay1 & o!r ! l m9]als1 by fire )\t fusion4 ,! m9e or m9]al ,argilla1 or ,:ite-,clay1 c4 conta9+ a volatile & fix$ ,gold1 be+ ro/$ or calc9$1 & brok5 9 pieces 9 a mill1 fill ?\ a glass g\rd !re) f5c$ ) clay1 or made ( ! be/ e>?1 half full1 & p\r s mu* ( ! foll[+ m5/ruum on t matt]1 z t x may be well moi/5$3 b z soon z t m5/ruum is p\r$ !reon1 x pres5tly beg9s to give a smoak1 :]e=e x is altoge!r necess>y1 t ?\ pres5tly put a head on ! g\rd or body1 :i* is to be set 9 s&1 & all ! moi/ure sep>at$ by di/ill+1 & t :ile ! di/illation is p]=m+ ! gold may be dissolv$1 b ! solv+ matt] x self is to be collect$ 9 a receiv] by x self1 ! :i* ha? ! virtues ( ,aq4 ,regis1 & may be aga9 apply$ = use1 z %all by & by be %ewn4 ,aft] t all ! humidity is come =?1 take ! g\rd 7be+ cold7 out ( ! s&1 & p\r "s wat] on ! matt] t x may become s(t1 & t a ,salt may be extract$ f x1 :]e9 ! ,gold lurke?1 :i* 0 conta9$ 9 ! m9e2 coagulate ! ,lixivium be+ full ( ,gold1 into a ,r$-,salt1 ! :i* by add+ ,li?>ge1 is to be melt$ 9 su* ,crucibles :i* are n brok54 ,! ,li?>ge draws ! ,gold unto x out ( ! ,salt1 :i* is to be sep>at$ f ! ,lead1 aft] t mann] :i* %all be %ewn 9 ! foll[+ ,*apt]s or ,treatises4 ,,xlii4 ,! prep>ation ( a ,wat] necess>y = ! extract+ ( ,gold4 ,take ( 44444444444444444444 ?is wat] ( small *>ges1 :i* ?\ %alt prep>e pl5tifully )\t tr\ble1 p\r ^u m9es1 & aga9 sep>ate x by di/illation1 to be aga9 us$ 9 new lab\rs1 t !re may be no ne$ to prep>e x aga9 anew1 because ?is do? n onely alwaies rema9 effectual1 b also is increas$ 9 e op]ation3 ,s t ?\ maye/ be able to extract m9es & m9]als ad inf9itum1 if s be ?\ %alt prep>e b "o p\nd or p9t at ! fir/4 ,n4 ,b4 ,by ?is means all ,gold h[ little soev] x be1 is pl5tifully extract$ out ( fl9ts1 s&1 & any o!r m9]als1 )\t any co/ except+ fire4 ,,xliii4 ,ano!r wat] = extract+ silv]4 ,take 44444444444444444444 ?is wat] extracte? silv] out ( ! poor m9es ( silv]1 s&1 & /ones2 ! op]ation ( ! same1 is l ! =m] "o1 & its increase is l ! increase ( ! =m] wat]1 s t aft] ?is mann] silv] may be pl5tifully extract$ out ( poor m9]als1 & no o!r co/ is requir$ besides fire4 ,n4 ,b4 ,in/ead ( 4444444444 may 4444444444 be tak5 s9ce x p]=ms ! same ?+ 9 extract+1 :i* ! o!r p]=me?4 ,,xliv4 ,ano!r easie mann] ( pl5tifully extract+ gold1 & silv] out ( poor m9]als1 x be+ ( little or no co/4 ,mix ?\ ! m9e or m9]als ) ! requisite wat]s1 fill ) ! same 44444444444444444444 ( good e>?1 set !m ne> ea* o!r 9 a great 4444444444 put x 9 4444444444 & di/ill ! spirits1 :i* pay all ! *>ges1 & :i* supply gold & silv] )\t any co/s1 ! :i* is to be receiv$ by lead4 ,,xlv4 ,ano!r m easie mann] ( extract+ gold & silv] out ( m9]als4 ,mix ! m9e or m9]al ) ! requisite wat]s1 & moi/5 x by degrees1 ca/ ! :ole into 4444444444 ! spirits dep>t into a receiv+ vessel1 & 9 ! "t ( di/illation1 ! gold & silv] are dissolv$ by t dissolvant1 ! :i* be+ extract$1 rema9 ) or among 4444444444 & are r9c$ by wat] out ( ! m9]al1 s t !y are atta9$ )\t co/s1 & ! spirits be+ collect$ 9 ! receiv+ vessel1 d recomp5ce all *>ges4 ,,xlvi4 ,an easie op]ation ( pl5tifull extract+ gold & silv] out ( fat :ite ,clay or ,pott]s-e>?4 ,al?\gh gold & silv] be extract$ out ( m9]als by moi/ wat]s1 by a tr\blesome op]ation z we h taught 9 ! beg9n+1 yet su* an extraction br+s no small pr(it1 because !y may be fre$ f ^? wat]s by precipitation2 & ^? v wat]s d readily s]ve = ! mak+ or prep>+ ( ,salt ,pet]4 ,) a fat ,argilla or :ite ,clay1 ! matt] goes o!rwise1 because ! _s ha? crept into ! fat e>?1 & sc>ce a half "p is receiv$1 unless ! e>? be fir/ depriv$ ( its fatness by mak+ burn+ bright1 x be+ t :i* do? also require its own peculi> lab\r4 ,see+ t !re=e 9 all places ( ! _w1 :]esoev] e>? is f\nd1 su* fat :ite ,clays conta9+ gold & silv] d pl5tifully (f] !mselves1 & none ha? be5 hi!rto f\nd1 :o ha? indeav\r$ to extract & br+ !m to use1 especially :5as !y conta9 b little ( gold or silv]1 n able to defray ! *>ges ( ! lead be/[$4 ,i c\ld n b op5 a v easie way ( p]=m+ t ?+ ) no small pr(it1 ! :i* is p]fect$ by ! foll[+ lab\r4 ,mix su* an e>? conta9+ gold or silv]1 ) 4444444444 or ( t great] "o1 & ca/ x by degrees into my fir/ or second ,di/illatory ,furnaces1 & draw =? ! spirits by di/ill+1 t ! solv$ gold or silv] may rema9 9 44444444444444444444 ,f t :i* is brok5 by a ,mill or gr9d+ 4444444444 is wa%$ (f ) hot wat]1 & is r$uc$ by lead z is %ew$ be=e4 ,,xlvii4 ,aft] :at mann] by ! help ( art1 gold may be easily & pl5te\sly extract$ f ! s& ( ,granates1 ,aga?s1 ,saphyrs1 & ,rubies1 & o!r /oney ,m9]al e>?s1 :i* d nei!r admit ( fusion1 nor ,lead1 nor %>p ,wat]s4 ,x is c]ta9 t all ,granates or ,m>bles1 ! r$1 black1 a%-col\r$1 duski%1 also ( :atsoev] col\r !y are1 or :]esoev] !y are f\nd1 :e!r 9 ,brooks or ,riv]s1 or 9 ,s&1 or fat ,e>?1 or 9 high ,rocks1 d always conta9 mu* ( ,gold1 b t by reason ( _! glassy nature1 !y _c be tam$ by ,aq4 =tis's1 & by reason ( _! mo/ difficult fusion _c be wr\ght by ,saturn or ,lead2 = t cause !y h made none p>tak] ( _! gold1 & !y h be5 neglect$ z unpr(itable e>?s1 :5as not)/&+ !y be+ h&l$ by little lab\r1 !y are able to af=d mu* gold4 ,"s "o !re=e may ask1 because !y _c be subdu$ ei!r by lead or ,aqu =tis's1 :at c\rse mu/ be tak51 t gold may be extract$ out ( _! b[els8 ,i answ]4 44444444444444444444 & also by a ,fusible 44444444444444444444 !y may be s ov]come1 t ! gold :i* !y h may be )drawn f !m ) pr(it1 = 4444444444 because !y c be> ! fire1 !y are 4444444444 & p]=m by a d\ble lab\r1 "o ?r\gh _! %>pness1 & ano!r by reason ( a /rong fire1 s t no?+ is safe f s great =ces1 b all ?+s are con/ra9$ to yield unto s great viol5ce4 ,h5ce !y d will+ly aft]w>ds ent] ! ,salt ( ,lead1 & 9 "t ( melt+ d readily draw out _! gold4 ,,xlviii4 ,a mo/ firm demon/ration1 t %>p ,wat]s & ,salts aft] ! mann] ( ! ways hi!rto describ$1 d draw =? m ,gold & ,silv] z x 7 )\t co/1 out ( ,m9es or ,m9]als conta9+ ,gold & ,silv]1 ?an sumptu\s or co/ly melt+ ,fires4 ,x is n unkn[n to e "o t is season$ b ev5 ) a mean k ( gold be>+ ,m9es1 t )\t ! addition ( ,lead or o!r fl[able ?+s1 ,gold c 9 no wise be melt$ out ( !m1 :5as !re=e !re is little ,gold 9 ^?1 & nev]!less mu* ( ,lead or o!r matt]s is requir$ to be add$ = an easie fusion or melt+ sake1 :o %all be fit = ! und]go+ ( s great co/s8 ,h5ce x ha? come to pass t su* poor m9]als c\ld br+ no?+ ( pr(it 9 common4 ,x be+ also grant$1 t !re is s mu* ( ,gold & ,silv] 9 ,m9]als1 t !y w defray ! *>ges ( fire & fusion1 & af=d ,gold & ,silv] ) pr(it1 yet su* op]ations are n comp>able to my inv5tions us+ ,wat]s & ,salts1 no m ?an z ,wat] to ,w9e1 or ,night to ,day4 ,= fir/1 fusion or melt+ f> exce$s 9 its co/s ! extraction :i* is p]fect$ by ,salt & ,wat]s4 ,& !n x c nev] be br\ght to pass t fusion %\ld expell all ! ,gold & ,silv] out ( ,m9es & ,m9]als1 b leaves "s !re( 9 ! drosses1 next also !re is made a loss ( all ! volatile ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* are ca/ =? by a mo/ /rong fire1 & driv5 away into ! air2 on ! contr>y1 ( ! m ample & weal?y pr(its1 :i* ! extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( ,m9]als br+e?1 ?is is n ! lea/1 t n onely all ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* is fix$1 is drawn out )\t any detrim5t or loss1 b also ^? two metals be+ z yet volatile are extract$ at once & made fixt & con/ant 9 ! fire1 :5as not)/&+ by ! vehem5ce ( a melt+ fire1 !y are :olly disp]s$ & r$uc$ into no?+4 ,= ! ,wat]s ( ,salts d fix ! volatile fugative spirits ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ! :i* by ! vehem5t bla/s ( ,bell[s1 are r5dr$ z yet f> m volatile1 s t by ! help ( fusion sc>ce half ! ,gold is gott5 :i* ! extraction by ! ,wat]s ( ,salt af=de?4 ,add to ?is1 t n onely all ! ,silv] & ,gold1 z well ! volatile z ! fixt is gott5 toge!r )\t any loss1 b also ! *>ges ( ,coals are f> less1 & "o op]at\r may p]=m z mu* ( ?is extraction ( ,gold & ,silv]1 z ?ree 9 ! lab\r ( fusion or melt+4 ,f h5ce x is easily to be se51 h[ mu* pr(it & fruit may be ga9$ by ?is my mo/ excell5t inv5tion 9 all places ( ,g]many4 ,= ?is extraction is n onely = extract+ ,gold & ,silv] z well out ( ri* z poor ,m9es1 b also snat*e? out all ! ,gold & ,silv]1 9 ,fl9ts t+$ ) any col\r1 :]e) all ,brooks1 ,riv]s1 & ,fields are fill$4 ,n[ foll[ "s p>ticul> transmutations ( ! imp]fect ,metals into m p]fect ones1 by common fire1 & ,crude ,salt1 & by ! n common con-c5tr$ moi/ fire ( ,salt4 ,,xlix4 ,a fundam5tal & evid5t demon/ration1 t a true transmutation1 or trans-*ang+ ( ,metals may be ex]cis$ 9 all places ( ! e>?1 :]esoev] ,m5 may dwell1 yea 9 ! lea/ ,cottages ( ,c\ntrey folks1 & inde$ by ! same matt]s & vessels :i* are f\nd 9 !m4 ,x is well kn[n1 t ev5 ! poore/ & vile/ or meane/ ,c\ntrey c want nei!r fire1 nor salt1 nor e>!n vessels1 necess>y = ! boyl+ ( ,meats4 ,!re=e be+ furni%$ ) ,salt1 a piece ( ,copp] ( "s old ,kettle %all easily supply him1 ! :i* x %all be free = him1 by fire & salt to trans-*ange into a bett] & m noble body1 b because ,man ha? a f> bett] & commodi\s ,salt = ! transmutation ( ,metals 9 8 possession1 :i* excells common ,salt 9 its goodness1 he may ( "r & wor?ily make use ( 8 own prop] ,salt be=e a /range & =eign "o1 & t aft] ?is mann]4 ,boil ?y own1 or ! ,ur9e ( ano!r man1 to ! consi/ancy ( ,honey1 9 :i* decoction1 all ! unpr(itable moi/ure ( ! ,ur9e dep>ts by exhalation1 & ! ,salt !re( rema9s 9 ! ,kettle or e>!n ,pot2 admix ?\ ) ?is cond5s$ ,ur9e1 s mu* ( ,calx-vive1 or ! a%es ( burnt ,woods1 t x may come into a ?ick or gross lump4 ,b ?9 plates ( ,copp] cut 9 pieces1 & purg$ by mak+ !m bright burn+ hot ought to be 9 read9ess1 & also an e>!n ,pot hav+ its ,cov]1 :]e9 let t mass ( ,ur9e1 & ,calx-vive1 toge!r ) ! ?9 plates ( ,copp] be put2 :5 ?\ ha/ all ^! ?+s 9 a read9ess1 mix ! ,ur9e z abovesaid ) ! ,calx or slack-lime or a%es1 & fill ?y ,pot to ! height ( ?ree or f\r f+]s1 ^u :i* put "s ( ! plates ( ,copp]1 & s /ratum sup]-/ratum till ! ,pot is full1 !n cov] x ) its ,cov]1 :i* ?\ %alt well f5ce ) ,lute made ( ,meal1 ,wat]1 & ,pap]1 t n any vap\r at all may come =?4 ,= assoon z ! ,calx-vive is mix$ ) ! cond5s$ or co-?ickn$ ,ur9e1 ! ,_s ( ,ur9e beg9s to op]ate by its own prop] efficacy1 & !re=e x is necess>y t ! ,cov] be /raightway laid on ! ,pot1 & be f5c$ ) a due ,lute or ,clay2 ! ,pot be+ ?us fill$ & cov]'d1 set x aside 9 "s c]ta9 place = ! space ( half a ye>1 9 :i* "t ! _s ( ,ur9e be+ /irr$ up by ! ,calx-vive1 displays its virtues on ! ,copp]1 & exalts x into a high] degree1 z t x is t+$ ( a skie & gre5 col\r mix$1 & is r5dr$ fit = ! ,pa9t]s ,art2 "o p\nd :]e( is m wor? ?an two or ?ree p\nds ( ,copp]1 "o p\nd :]e( do? = ! mo/ "p r5d] "o p\nd ) f\r or five ounces ( ?is col\r1 & s x af=ds a pr(itable transmutation ( ,copp]4 ,l4 ,aft] :at mann]1 out ( ?is p>tly ,gre51 p>tly ,skie-col\r ( ,copp]1 ,gold & ,silv] is to be sep>at$4 ,he t desires to sep>ate ,gold & ,silv] out ( ?is col\r1 :]e( no great masses are atta9$1 b onely & alone :]eby x is demon/rat$ t ! ?+ may be done1 he mu/ use ! foll[+ op]ation4 ,fir/1 he mu/ take good he$ 9 tak+ ! col\r out ( ! e>!n ,pot1 le/ any ?+ ( ! mass ( ! ,ur9e1 & ,calx be mix$ ) ! beautifull col\r1 & r5d] x impure4 ,! ?9 plates be+ tak5 out1 !y are to be (t5 crook$ly b[$1 & mov$ upw>ds & d[nw>ds1 t ! col\r may fall (f f ! plates l scales4 ,! rema9+ ,copp] :i* is n yet turn$ into col\r1 is res]v$ = a new lab\r2 to be repeat$ aft] ! same mann]4 ,w9e-v9eg> is p\r$ on ! col\r1 or ! %>p wat] ( ,t>t> extract$ aft] ! ,di/illation ( adu/ ,w9e f its ,lees1 ) wat] by decoction1 & x is to be s long boil$ 9 a ,copp] ,kettle1 or an e>!n ,pot glaz$1 till all ! col\r %all be solv$2 ! ,solution be+ ca/ into a ,filtre1 ! ,v9eg> or ,wat] ( ,t>t> onely passe? ?r\gh1 & a r$di% p[d] is left 9 ! ,filtre1 ! :i* be+ melt$ ) ,lead 9 a ,cupel1 aft] ! exhalation ( ! ,lead1 x leaves a gra9 ( ,gold4 ,= ! _s ( ,ur9e ha? rip5$ some:at ( ! ,copp] into ,gold1 :i* ! ,v9eg> or ,wat] ( ,t>t> did n dissolve b left1 attract+ onely ! ,copp] by solution4 ,& because some:at ( ,silv] is rip5$ 9 ! ,copp] ?r\gh ?is same op]ation1 & is dissolv$ ) ! ,copp]1 by ! ,v9eg> or ,wat] ( ,t>t>1 some?+ ( common ,salt is to be add$ to ! ,wat] ( ,t>t> or ,v9eg>1 t ! ,silv] may n be solv$ by ! same1 b may rema9 ) ! ,calx ( ,gold1 & may be reta9$ ) ! same4 ,n4 ,b4 ,pure & cle> ,v9eg> ought to be tak5 = ?is lab\r1 if y w\ld pres]ve ! col\r unhurt1 = aft] "s "p ( ! ,v9eg> is evaporat$ away1 ! gre5 col\r ( ! ,copp] gr[s toge!r into fair gre5 small /ones1 "o p\nd :]e( is m to be e/eem$ ?an five or six p\nds ( ,v]di grease1 :i* is sold 9 ! ,%ops4 ,?is artificial op]ation !re=e af=ds a beautifull & *ri/all9e vitriol ( ,v5us1 & "s small quantity ( ,gold & ,silv]2 :]e( al?\gh !re be n s great pl5ty t x may br+ pr(it1 yet x %ews ! possibility ( ! ?+1 & tea*e? t a transmutation ( ,metals1 may be ex]cis$ 9 any small ,cottage by any ,c\ntrey ,man4 ,b if any "o %all collect ,ur9e1 & extract f !nce ! volatile _s ( its ,salt by ,di/illation1 he %all f> m deeply pi]ce ! he>t ( ! ,copp]1 & %all obta9 m ( ,gold & ,silv] ?an he c get by ! b n[ m5tion$ ru/ical lab\r1 ( :i* matt] m ?+s are f\nd 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,,li4 ,aft] :at sort pure ,gold may be extract$ out ( any ,copp]4 ,9 all ,copp] a spiritual occult ,gold lies hid1 ! :i* 9 ! lab\r ( sep>ation by ,lead 9 a ,cupel or ,te/1 is n tak5 notice (1 or consid]$4 ,b ?is v ,gold is no?+ else b ! col\r ( ,copp]1 s firmly adh]+ unto its body1 t x rema9e? v difficult to be sep>at$ f !nce1 b ! op]ation be+ rightly in/itut$1 al?\gh x be n ga9full1 yet x demon/rates a possibility ( ! ?+1 = ! sake ( exp]i5c+ :]e(1 to wit1 :e!r !re be ,gold 9 all ,copp]1 ?\ mu/ lab\r aft] ! foll[+ mann]4 ,dissolve ,copp] 9 ,aq4 ,regis1 & p\r mu* wat] on ! solution1 t by ?is wat] ! dissolv$ ,copp] may be l>gely diffus$4 ,into ?is solution diffus$ by ! wat]1 p\r ,lead t is dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 ,=tis1 s t "o or two half ounces ( ,lead may answ] to "o p\nd ( ,copp]4 ,b z (t5 z ! ,lead %all settle to ! bottom1 ?\ %alt %ake or /ir x1 t ! solution may be well mix$1 & t ! ,lead may attract some?+ ( ,gold2 & may precipitate x ) x self to ! bottom1 ! :i* be+ dri$ & sep>at$ 9 a ,cupel1 w leave a small quantity ( ,gold1 n = an argum5t ( pr(it1 b a tok5 ( a possibility1 :i* te/ifies t !re is ,gold 9 all ,copp]4 ,b if any ?+ ( pr(it 7 to be receiv$1 su* ,copp] 0 to be tak5 :i* 0 already *ang$ into vitriol4 ,b among vitriols ! ,hung>ian1 ,cyprian1 ,indian1 ,japanick1 & o!r ! l d excell1 :i* d (f] !mselves 9 ! ,m9es ( ,gold-be>+ ,copp]1 & are h&l$ aft] ! foll[+ mann]4 ,,lii4 ,! mann] ( extract+ ,gold out ( natural vitriol4 ,dissolve ?\ vitriol 9 common wat]1 & p\r on ! vitriol dissolv$1 a littl$ ( dissolv$ ,lead1 & /ir bo? solutions by frequ5t motions1 t ! ,lead may attract ! ,gold out ( ! vitriol1 to be dri$ & sep>at$ by a ,cupel1 :i* w rema9 l a gra9 ( great] or less] quantity1 z ! vitriol %all conta9 m or less ( ! same4 ,( ! vitriolat$ wat] out ( :i* ! ,gold 0 extract$1 ?\ %alt aga9 make vitriol by s long boil+1 & evaporat+ till a ?9 sk9 appe>1 :i* be+ !n expos$ to ! cold w %oot into ,cry/als4 ,b ?is op]ation br+s ) x m pr(it1 if x be n n[ boil$ up into ,cry/als1 b t vitriol onely be tak5 :i* is drawn out ( its ,m9]al into ,wat]1 & aft] ! extraction ( ! ,gold1 is at l5g? boil$ up into vitriol4 ,b lea/ ?is fi%+ ( ,gold out ( vitriol %\ld seem wond]full unto any1 we w %ew a way1 :]eby ,gold may be extract$ out ( ,sea ,wat]1 or ,sea ,salt1 ! solution ( ,lead assi/+3 ,! mann] is z foll[e?4 ,,liii4 ,aft] :at mann] ,gold is to be extract$ out ( ,sea ,salt1 or ,sea ,wat]1 n inde$ ) pr(it1 b onely t x may be demon/rat$1 t ,gold is hidd5 ev5 9 ,sea ,wat] or ,sea ,salt4 ,fill a great ,copp] ,kettle ) ,sea ,wat]1 & p\r !reon a little dissolv$ ,lead2 ! :i* goes to ! bottom because x _c indure ,salt1 & is /raightway precipitat$ into a :ite p[d]1 move & /ir ! wat] 9 ! ,kettle (t51 t ! solution ( ,lead may e :]e t\* ! ,sea-,salt-,wat]4 ,?r\gh ?is action1 a spiritual ,gold adh]es to ! lead5 p[d]1 & s9ks to ! bottom toge!r ) x1 :i* p[d] be+ fre$ f its ,salt by common ,wat]1 & dri$1 & melt$ 9 a ,cupel1 leaves a small gra9 ( ,gold1 z a rema9d]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,= ?is fi%+ ,silv] is m fit ?an ,lead4 ,,liv4 ,h[1 out ( poor ,m9es ( ,copp]1 f :i* no pr(it c be p]ceiv$1 ,copp]1 z also ,gold x self if x be pres5t1 is to be easily & )\t co/s1 extract$ & sep>at$4 ,! s&y or sulphur\s ,m9e or ,m9]al ( ,copp] is to be roa/$ or calc9$1 by burn+ ev5 to ! consum+ ( ! ,sulphur1 because %>p wat]s d n assault sulphure\s matt]s1 ! ,m9]al be+ calc9$ & beat5 into a p[d]1 fill a g\rd1 & p\r our solv+ secret on ! same1 ! :i* ,i h taught above at ! extract+ ( ,m9]als4 ,! :ole dissolv5t 9 ab/ract+ or di/ill+ is recov]$1 & t inde$ n )\t increase4 ,b ! ,copp] & ,silv] d /ick fa/ 9 ! dissolv$ ,salt1 :i* rema9$ 9 ! ,m9]al aft] ! ab/raction1 & ! :i* is to be wa%$ out ) wat]1 out ( :i* wat]1 :i* drew out t ,salt1 ! ,gold conta9$ !re91 may by ! solution ( ,lead or ,silv]1 be drawn =?4 ,b if ! same wat] be boil$ untill a ?9 sk9 appe> at ! top1 & expos$ to ! cold1 x w %oot into a gre5 vitriol1 b = ! extract+ ! ,copp] out ( ! ,salt-,wat]1 ,rods ( ,iron are to be put !re91 :i* d attract ! ,copp]1 ! :i* be+ )drawn & wa%$ clean1 & melt$ into ,copp] by fusion1 is adm9i/r$ = o!r uses3 ,= because x is l to a t5d] & fil$ p[d]1 x is *ang$ by an easie bus9ess into ,v]di-grease1 aft] ! mann] :i* %all by & by be taught4 ,,lv4 ,aft] :at mann] ,gold may by an easie bus9ess by ,fire & ,salt1 be sep>at$ out ( ,copp]4 ,if ,gold %all be mix$ ) a mass or lump ( ,copp]1 all ! ,copp] is to be r$uc$ 9 a bright burn+ ,fire into ,a%es3 & ! ,a%es are to be infus$ 9 our secret ,aceum or ,v9eg>1 ! :i* dissolve? ! ,copp] onely by decoction1 & leave? ! ,gold undissolv$1 l a %9+ p[d]1 to be dri$ & melt$ ) ,borace1 out ( :i* ,gold ( tw5ty ?ree ,c>acts proce$e?4 ,t ,v9eg>1 our secret ,aceum1 draws all ! ,copp] f ! gold5 ,calx4 ,! ,copp] is sep>at$ f ! ,v9eg> by ,rods ( ,iron1 be+ laid !re9 z we h taught 9 ! =ego+ mann]4 ,,lvi4 ,h[ ,copp] be+ extract$ out ( vitriolat$ ,wat]1 & adh]+ to ,rods ( ,iron1 is to be *ang$ into ,v]di-grease4 ,?is pure ,copp] may be moi/5$ ) ! /ronge/ ,v9eg>1 & put into e>!n ,pots1 ! :i* be+ cov]$ ) its ,cov] well f5c$ ) ,clay1 are to be plac$ 9 ,horse dung1 & to be left !re9 = a "t1 yet s z t ! heap ( ,dung be sometimes r5ew$4 ,all ! ,copp] is 9 a %ort "t *ang$ into ,v]di-grease1 & inde$ f> m pure ?an t :i* is set =? to ,sale 9 ! ,%ops1 & :i* is made 9 ,spa91 by ! husks or press$ out ( clu/]s ( ,grapes4 ,n4 ,b4 ,9 extract+ ,copp] out ( ,m9es1 reg>d is to be _h unto ?is ?+1 to wit1 t ) poor & wild or c\rse ve9s ( ,copp]1 ,lapis ,calam9>is1 or ,z9k is sometimes f\nd to be admix$2 :i* is no ways p]ceiv$ to be 9 !m4 ,b if ^? ,m9]als are extract$ ) ,aq4 ,regis1 & ?is be to be tak5 away by ,di/illation1 none ( ! ,aq4 ,regis goes =?1 b onely a flegm )\t sav\r1 because ! ,lapis ,calam9>is or ,z9k do? reta9 all ! ,acrimony ) x1 j z if ^? two ,m9]als %\ld say to ! ,aq4 ,regis1 we d n z yet let !e g1 because z yet1 we h ne$ ( ?y indeav\r = our am5dm5t1 c4 ,b x is c]ta9 t :atsoev] ,m9]als & ,metals d reta9 ) !m %>p spirits1 are z yet immature1 & may be rip5$ by ^? spirits1 t !y may be/[ ,gold & ,silv]1 z ha? be5 already said1 & %all z yet m l>gely be spok5 to4 ,,lvii4 ,out ( wild or c\rse ,m9]als1 or ve9s ( ,lead1 admitt+ ( no melt+1 out ( :i* no good ,lead1 mu* less ,gold or ,silv]1 c be drawn1 h[ to extract n onely ,lead1 b also ,gold & ,silv] ) pr(it4 ,z we h said above1 t "s ,m9]als or ,ve9s ( ,copp] d appe> 9 ,m9es1 ! :i* by reason ( ,lapis ,calam9>is or ,z9k d refuse all melt+1 & c be by no fire r$uc$3 ,s also we "h admoni%1 t ,m9]als ( ,lead are f\nd1 ! :i* d inde$ conta9 mu* ,lead1 b by reason ( ! ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,z9k1 & a sulphure\s ,s& be+ admix$ ) !m1 !y _c be ov]come by any melt+1 = ^! matt]s d take away a ready fl[+ f ! ,lead1 & d cause t su* ,m9]als1 :i* = ! mo/ "p toge!r ) ,lead1 d also hide n a little ( ,gold & ,silv]1 are ca/ away z altoge!r unfit1 & unpr(itable1 :5as not)/&+ v mu* pr(it might be receiv$ f !m aft] ?is mann]4 ,let ! ,m9]al by p\nd+ be brok5 9 small pieces1 & 9 my little secret ,furnace :i* ,i h fitt$ = ! calc9+ ( ,m9]als1 let x be roa/$ ) bright burn+ ,coals1 t ! gross ,sulphur may conceive a flame1 & burn4 ,if 9 "t ( op]ation ! matt] %\ld ga!r x self into heaps or knobs1 & 9 co-heap+ %\ld make r\nd ,pellets1 x be+ tak5 out ( ! ,furnace1 let x aga9 be beat51 be set ^u live ,coals & roa/$1 & ^! lab\rs be s (t5 repeat$1 untill all ! ,sulphur %all be consum$1 & ! ,m9]al do? no long] co-heap x self into knobs1 b be+ made bright burn+ hot l dead a%es2 x no long] s5ds =? a sulphure\s /9k4 ,at l5g? out ( ^! a%es be+ well wa%$1 a dead & unpr(itable matt] sep>ates its self f ! good & metallick e>?1 ! :i* be+ melt$ by x self 9 a ,furnace call$ by ! ,g]mans ,/i*(51 becomes a fl[able ,lead :i* conta9e? ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b if ! ,m9]al be s /ubborn t x altoge!r refus+ all melt+1 c\ld n by x self be r$uc$1 & nev]!less conta9 ,gold & ,silv]1 some?+ ( ,li?>ge is to be add$ to t metallick e>?1 :i* procures a flux unto x1 & yields t ,gold & ,silv] be>+ ,lead1 :i* by ! common op]ation :olly refuse? to (f] x self4 ,,lviii4 ,ano!r way tea*+ by ! help ( ,salt & ,fire to draw ,silv] & ,gold ) great pr(it1 out ( all /ubborn or rude & untam$ metallick e>?s1 9 ^: ,ve9s ,lead1 ,copp]1 ,gravel1 or c\rse ,s&s1 ,iron1 or ,lapis ,calam9>is h = ! mo/ "p conjoyn$ 9 ,society1 & :i* d d5y all pr(it by vulg> op]ations4 ,z ,fire burns up e gross & combu/ible ,sulphur 9 ,m9es or ,m9]als1 t ^! d at l5g? subject !mselves unto melt+1 & d r5d] ,metals easie to be hamm]$3 s also ,salt fixe?1 & makes con/ant :atsoev] volatile body endeav\rs to flie away into ! air1 t x may af=d a rip5$1 melt$1 & pr(itable ,metal4 ,= t cause su* ,m9]als common ,salt be+ add$ z 0 abovesaid1 are to be roa/$ 9 live ,coals1 t t dev\r+ gross ,sulphur may vani% by burn+ ) a flame1 & t toge!r also ! ,metal x self may be promot$ to maturity1 & s t by ?is v ?+1 good ,gold & ,silv] may be sep>at$1 :5as not)/&+ o!rwise1 n any "o %\ld obta9 s mu* z ! lea/ !re( out ( ^! v ,m9]als4 ,su* an am5dm5t & *ang+ ! m imp]fect ,metals into ! m p]fect ones1 may be atta9$ by ! help ( ,salt & ,fire4 ,if !re=e common ,salt & gross ,fire are able to p]=m ?is 9 ,m9]als1 :at %all n ^!1 n common b secret ,fires ( ,salts effect1 9 trans-*ang+ ,metals already pure1 into m pure & subtile ones8 ,,lix4 ,aft] :at mann] ,metals are to be am5d$ by pure ,fire1 or ! fi]y spirits ( ,salts4 ,x may easily be p]ceiv$ if a gross ,salt & ,fire d "s good to m gross ,metals1 t also a m pure ,fire & ,salt may d m good on pur] ,metals4 ,in/rum5ts ^: edges are made v %>p by :ett+1 are f> m fit = op]ation ?an ^? t are dull1 & w p]=m m4 ,by h[ mu* ! %>p] an ,aug] or ,wimble is1 by s mu* ! soon] x bo>e? ?or\gh ! ,wood1 & on ! contr>y1 by h[ mu* ! m blunt x is1 by s mu* ! sl[] x pi]ce? ?or\gh4 ,he t is e>ne/ly desir\s to obta9 any good 9 ! am5dm5t ( ,metals1 he mu/ ( necessity apply ! subtile & /rong spirits ( ,salts1 t he may de/roy ,metals ) ! same1 may kill !m1 & r$uce !m unto _! =m] life1 & s may procure m noble bodies unto !m4 ,:5 _! =m] body is re/or$ to ^? moi/ & cold ,fires ( ,salts1 to wit1 t !y may return unto ! =m ( ,salt1 b ( a m noble & subtile "o1 ,metals may f> m spe$ily be de/roy$2 a d\ble ,fire p]=ms m ?an a s+le "o1 s9ce !re=e ,salt is by x self no o!r ?+ b a me] & con-c5tr$ ,fire1 & ! ,fire ( ,wood or ,coals joyn+ x self ) ! o!r a great] efficacy mu/ ne$s be expect$ f !m ?an by common ,fire alone1 b we h hi!rto made m5tion ( su* op]ations1 & !re=e its ne$less "h to repeat !m4 ,f :at ha? be5 hi!rto said1 e ,*ymi/ may ga!r & le>n ^? ?+s :i* conc]n ! am5dm5t ( ,metals1 want+ ! help ( ,salt & ,fire2 m ,god will+ %all foll[4 ,,lx4 ,let u n[ asc5d high]1 & demon/rate :at incr$ible miracles or wond]s our secret ,fires ( ,salts may effect nigh to t great "w ( ,philosoph]s4 ,z 9 ! =ego+ ,*apt]s x ha? be5 suffici5tly confirm$1 t unripe ,metals may by ! help ( ,fire & ,salt1 be p>ticul>ly promot$ to a m p]fect maturity3 ,s also 9 ! multiply+ ( ,animals & ,vegetables1 t ?+ evid5tly appe>e?2 to wit1 if suffici5t meat & dr9k be adm9i/r$ to any ,infant1 t he gr[e? dayly 9 bigness1 & /r5g? ( body1 untill he come to ! age & p]fection ( a ,man4 ,! same multiply+ 9 ,vegetables (f]s x self to our view1 9 t a small se$ or root d snat* to !m _! n\ri%m5t f an e>?ly ,salt2 & ! beams ( ! ,sun1 & d rise up into a p]fect1 great1 & fruitfull ,tree4 ,?is p>ticul> transmutation is conv]sant be=e our eyes1 & !re=e is a ?+ mo/ kn[n1 b aft] :at sort ! mo/ noble "p or pure/ ess5ce is to be extract$ out ( ! bodies ( ,vegetables1 ,m9]als1 & ,animals1 t o!r m weak bodies may be /r5g?n$ & am5d$ by ! same ,philosoph]s h always hidd5 & cov]$ ) ! greate/ endeav\r4 ,h5ce x is1 t !re ha? be5 v few1 & z yet are1 :o h _h ! k ( ?is highe/ ,sci5ce4 ,z to :at !re=e belongs to ! great "w ( ! ,philosoph]s1 all ! ,philosoph]s d 9 _! writ+s ) "o accord affirm1 ! :i* ,i d also 9 all my writ+s affirm to be mo/ true1 & d z x 7 %ew ) my ,f+]s1 to wit1 t no?+ 9 ! nature ( ?+s do? effect a ,t9cture & ,t+e ) a mo/ gratefull col\r1 b ,sulphur alone1 & t "o onely1 & t ?is same combu/ible immature & volatile ,sulphur is fix$ & *ang$ by ! op]ation & help ( ,salts into a true ,t9cture1 ! :i* is z c]ta9 z t :i* is mo/ c]ta91 & yet labori\s also1 & requir+ a space ( "t long en\gh1 especially if any "o do? insi/ 9 a moi/ way4 ,! way ( com+ unto ! end ( su* a "w z ,i ?9k1 yet ) ! safety ( o!rs judgm5t1 ?is is ! be/1 if any "o b9d or fix su* a ,sulphur1 :i* 0 already br\ght unto a p]fect maturity by nature1 !y might br+ ?is pr(it ) x1 t x %\ld n require a long] "t = its maturity4 ,b su* a fix$ & t+$ ,sulphur1 is no :]e m ne>ly f\nd ?an 9 ,metals1 & especially 9 ,copp] & ,iron1 b ! bett] & m pure 9 ,gold2 ! f9d+ out :]e( not)/&+ 7by reason ( its mo/ firm & intimate conjunction ) its body1 z also its sep>ation7 ha? be5 always e/eem$ almo/ impossible4 ,= unto dilig5t se>*]s1 a true sep>ator :i* might sep>ate ! pure "p f ! impure1 ha? = ! mo/ "p e :]e be5 want+4 ,= z x is kn[n su* a h>d or compact$ metallick body1 c v difficultly be sep>at$ & divid$ into its p>ts4 ,! solution ( %>p wat]s1 sups up inde$ e ,metal1 b x effects no sep>ation4 ,= because ,metals are ,homo-g5eal ?+s1 & ! metallick ,sulphur is s /rictly b\nd to its metallick m]cury1 by ! bond ( ! metallick ,salt1 x c nev] be br\ght to pass1 t by su* solutions1 or by precipitat+s1 or by o!r ways1 "o "p %\ld be sep>at$ f ! o!r4 ,if a ,metal be+ dissolv$ by a wat] be precipitat$ all its p>ts be+ s mix$ z !y 7 be=e its dissolution d fall d[n & settle1 & admit ( no sep>ation4 ,b if any "o w\ld also r5d] ,metals spiritual1 t s ! m pure p>ts might be disjoyn$ f ! m impure ones by di/illation1 yet !re is no sep>ation made1 b ! m pure body x self asc5ds1 & aga9 z be=e1 x consi/e? ( ?ree pr9ciples1 p]=m+ inde$ m 9 ,al*ymy & 9 ,m$ic9e ?an ! m gross bodies ( ,metals1 b is unfit = a true ,t9cture1 because no?+ op]ates 9 all bodies1 b a lively ,s\l1 & t :i* vivifies or quick5s o!r dead bodies1 = x is ! _s1 z ,*ri/ sai?1 :i* quickne?1 ! body is unpr(itable4 ,let man1 or any o!r liv+ creature be = an example1 ! :i* z long z x lives1 x moves x self & op]ates z long z ! _s1 ! ,au?\r ( ,life is pres5t ) x2 b t vani%+ away ! body wants all motion1 & rema9s a dead ,c>cass4 ,if n[ x c\ld be br\ght to pass1 t we c\ld lay hold ( su* ,animal ,spirits1 & c\ld r5d] !m corporal ones1 we might also p]=m incr$ible ?+s by ! same1 & p]haps fa%ion or =m a liv+ creature ( a lump ( e>?1 ! :i* not)/&+ ,god ha? res]v$ to 8 own self4 ,b ?is t b\ntifull ,fa!r ha? grant$ unto u1 t out ( unmoveable subjects1 or ^? want+ a moveable & animal life1 we may extract _! pure ,s\ls or ,ess5ces1 & r5d] !m corporal1 & effect !reby ?+s ( great mom5t 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,b ! s\ls ( ,metals d excell h]e91 z be+ m fix$ & con/ant ?an ! ess5ces ( vegetables1 b !y are f> m difficultly atta9$4 ,= ! s\ls ( vegetables d suff] !mselves to be easily extract$1 b ! col\rs & s\ls ( ,metals d h>dly admit ( extraction1 & = t cause are acc\nt$ ( by ! ignorant = a ?+ impossible to be done1 nor inde$ is x altoge!r )\t "s cause2 = ! sep>ation ( ! t++ s\l f ! h>d metallick body is a ?+ ( great mom5t3 _m are ! ways t h be5 attempt$ = ! procur+ ( ?is ,sulphur2 & "s ignorant fell[s h writt5 ,books1 ( ! acquir+ or gett+ ( ! same1 :]eas 'tis evid5t t !y nev] saw su* a ,sulphur4 ,! mo/ le>n$ & mo/ witty ,helmont wrote egregi\sly conc]n+ ?is ,sulphur2 b yet n s cle>ly z t any "o c\ld out ( ^? 8 writ+s get a p]fect k ( ! same4 ,nor inde$ is x exp$i5t t su* k9d ( ,pe>ls %\ld be ca/ "u ! feet ( sw9i% ,m54 ,!re is no ,writ] 7z f> z ,i "k7 t ha? m5tion$ any ?+ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 cle>] ?an ,isaac ,holl& 9 8 ,*4 ,de ,amausis1 :]e he tea*e?1 t he :o ha? gott5 ! art ( *ang+ ,metals into transp>5t ,glasses ) _! peculi> col\rs1 ha? pur*as$ a notable secret 9 ,metallick affairs4 ,he alludes 7by way ( lik5ess7 to ! bodies ( ,m5 br\ght to a cl>ity or brightness aft] ?is life1 & ?us decl>es 8 ,doctr9e & says2 ,! s\ls ( ,metals d %9e =? ?r\gh _! ,amausa's1 or cl>ifi$ bodies1 clad 9 _! prop] col\rs1 ev5 z ! ,s\ls ( ,m5 %all h]eaft] %9e 9 ! o!r ,_w1 f or ?r\gh _! cl>ifi$ bodies4 ,& fur!r he sai?1 t :5 su* ,amausa's or ,glasses are r$uc$ into _! =m] bodies2 !n ! ,amausa's ( ,copp] & ,iron become fixt1 t ( ,silv] becomes ,gold1 & t ( ,gold becomes ,t9cture4 ,! ,said ,au?\r ha? n cle>ly express$ ! mann] ( accompli%+ ?is1 b 9 my op9ion 7)\t prescrib+ ought to any "o7 ?is is ! ne>e/ way ( atta9+ to su* an op]ation1 viz4 ( gett+ ! s\ls1 or ! pure ,sulphurs ( ,metals1 viz4 ,if ! ,metals be fir/ r$uc$ into ,amausa's1 or transp>5t ,glasses1 out ( :i* _! s\ls are easi] extractable ?an out ( _! gross bodies4 ,b n[1 = su* an extraction "h is su* a m5/ruum requir$ z do? n "w ^u all ! :ole body1 or dissolve x1 b do? onely attract !re out ( ! col\r & pure/ ,sulphur1 & leaves ! body beh9d :ite4 ,b :]e %all we f9d ! description ( su* a m5/ruum8 none speak ( x op5ly1 b _m m5tion x obscurely2 nor inde$ is x s necess>y t su* an ,arcanum ( s great mom5t be manife/$ to e "o4 ,b h[ev]1 ?is 9 brief y are to be admoni%$ (1 t l draws its l & extracts x4 ,if a m]curiality be to be extract$ out ( ! metallick masses or bodies1 !n 'tis exp$i5t to use a m]curial m5/ruum1 = l rejoyce? 9 its l4 ,s sulphure\s ess5ces are extractable by sulphure\s m5/ruums1 & n by m]curial ones4 ,= ,wat] do? will+ly associate x self ) ,wat]1 & ,oyl ) ,oyls4 ,& =asmu* z all ! ,philosoph]s write t ! ,sulphur or t++ ,s\l 9 ,iron & ,copp]1 do? z to goodness & nobl5ess equalize ! ,sulphur 9 ,gold1 x w be ne$less 79 my op9ion7 to take ,gold1 b to br+ ,iron & ,copp] to t pass1 t !y may become transp>5t ,glasses1 f :i* _! col\rs may be extract$4 ,b if s be t any "o is m9d$ to pref] ,gold be=e ^!1 & to extract ! t9cture h5ce f1 he may d z he pleases1 & w f9d 9 _m places ( my writ+s a manuduction1 direct+ him to ! transmutation ( ,gold1 7& s ( ! o!r ,metals too7 into transp>5t bodies1 :i* ?+ is highly necess>y4 ,= !re is n an easi] way ( extract+ ! t9cture out ( ,metals1 ?an by fir/ r$uc+ !m into transp>5t ,amausa's4 ,n[ ! m5/ruum s]v+ = ?is extract+ ( ! ,sulphurs out ( ! metallick bodies is to be s prep>$1 t x dissolve n ! body1 b extract onely ! ,sulphur or pure ,s\l !re out (4 ,su* m5/ruums ,p>acelsus himself makes m5tion (1 & affirms1 t ) !m ! skie-col\r$ ,saphyrs1 ! r$ ,rubies1 & ! yell[ ,jacyn? may be s depriv$ ( _! col\rs1 z t !re rema9s no m ( !m save onely ! :ite bodies4 ,besides1 t :ite ,cry/als may 7by ! help ( t++ sulphure\s ,spirits7 be di$ ) v>i\s col\rs4 ,v]ily 'tis a secret ( mo/ mighty conc]nm5t1 to h ! skill h[ to prep>e su* a m5/ruum z w p5etrate ! mo/ h>d ,/ones & mo/ compact ,glasses to extract !m1 & )all to communicate to o!rsome v>i\s col\rs1 )\t ! corrupt+1 break+ & de/ruction ( any ( ! bodies1 ! :i* ?+ seems 9 my op9ion v likely to be true1 ?\gh z yet ,i "k n h[ to d x4 ,t :i* ,i h try$ by my op]ations ,i c write & tea*1 viz4 h[ all ! ,metals may v easily 7yet "o m easily ?an ano!r7 be *ang$ into fair transp>5t & mo/ delicately col\r$ glasses1 & h[ out ( ^! glasses ! pure & t++ metallick s\ls may be extract$1 viz4 by su* m5/ruums z are sulphure\s1 subtile1 n dissolv+1 b onely extract+4 ,b = z mu* z ^! k9ds ( m5/ruums are n 7z f> z ,i "k7 describ$ by any "o1 & yet are ! produc]s ( su* notable effects2 ,i c\ld n omit ! discov]+ ( some?+ conc]n+ !m1 = ! sake ( su* z are ,/ud5ts 9 true ,philosophy1 & aft] "s sort %ew t k9d ( extraction1 :i* is to be accompli%$ by ! help ( our con-c5trat$ spirits ( salt1 or ( our moi/ ,philosophical fires4 ,,lxi4 ,h[ a vegetable subtile sulphur is to be s actuat$ by ! nitr\s moi/ fire1 t x may extract ! fixt sulphur ( metals1 or _! pure t++ s\l4 ,fir/ ( all1 ! oyls ( ! vegetables are to be exalt$ by di/illations1 & (t5 repeat$ rectifications to ! highe/ degree ( purity & subtilty1 & aft]w>ds to be once rectifi$ by "s con-c5trat$ nitr\s fire1 t s be+ already ( !mselves subtile1 !y may get a fi]y vig\r endu$ ) a faculty ( seiz+ ^u metallick sulphurs1 & ( extract+ !m out ( ! h>d & compact bodies4 ,= any vegetable oyl h[ subtilly soev] x be prep>$1 ha? n any p[] ( entr+ into ! metals1 & mu* less ( hav+ any +ress into _! glasses1 nor c x extract 9 ! lea/1 ?\gh su* bodies %\ld be cov]$ ) x = a long season4 ,b n[ if an artificial op]ation %all h %>p5$w su* an oyl ) ^? mo/ subtile spirits ( salts1 & h r5dr$ x m acute & p5etrative ?an ^? con-c5trat$ spirits ( ! salt d lead 9 ! sulphur1 & be/[ on x a p[] ( attract+ to x self its l4 ,& albeit t su* con-c5trat$ spirits d :5 p] se1 & alone1 :olly dissolve metallick glasses & make no sep>ation at all1 no1 nor d n extract ! lea/ p>ticle ( any sulphure\s sub/ance1 yet ! case ) !m is va/ly alt]$1 :5 su* fi]y spirits are artificially unit$ ) mo/ pure sulphure\s oyls2 insomu* t !y be/[ on !m a faculty ( work+ ^u metals1 & ( extract+ f !m a mo/ pure sulphur2 nay f>!r1 !y pur*ase ^! oyls a capacity n onely ( extract+ ! col\rs out ( metals1 b also out ( o!r ?+s4 ,n[ we h taught at l>ge 9 our second "p ( ,furnaces1 ! mann] ( r5dr+ ! oyls ( vegetables subtile2 & z = ! nitr\s fire requisite to ?is op]ation1 ! way ( con-c5trat+ x is to be f\nd 9 ?is ,book a little be=e1 s t 'tis :olly ne$less to repeat ! same ?+s ov] aga9 :i* h be5 a=e treat$ (4 ,& ?us f> is my k come1 viz4 h[ 7by ! help ( oyls animat$ & actuat$ by ! a=esaid means7 to extract ! mo/ pure s\l out ( metallick ,amausa's1 or ^? h>d & glassy subjects3 ,b h[ su* a sulphur is to be br\ght into a t++ m$ic9e1 ,i 7pr(ess+ n my self s great a ma/]7 d n z yet "k4 ,nei!r is x at pres5t ne$full to exce$ ! due b\nds by s l>ge a treat+ ( su* wor?y ?+s2 = ?+s wond]full may be effect$ by ?is m5/ruum bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 & 9 o!r arts1 conc]n+ :i* we %all 7,god will+7 pres5tly add some:at m4 ,& :]eas ,i h made m5tion "h ( cl>ifi$ bodies1 & con-c5trat$ spirits2 ,i judge x wor? :ile also to %ew :at diff]5ce !re is betwixt ^? con-c5trat$ spirits & cl>ifi$ bodies z ! ,*ymi/s call !m4 ,! cl>ifi$ bodies !re=e are no?+ else save bodies purg$ & mundifi$ by ! op]ation ( ! fire4 ,= ! fire is ! ultimate exam9] ( all ?+s1 z be+ endu$ ) su* a p[] by :i* x burns up all ?+s1 r$uce? !m into a%es & p[d]1 & out ( ! a%es makes glass2 t be+ ! utmo/ or ultimate ?+ :]eunto all ?+s are r$uc$4 ,if !re=e !re be 9 any ?+ any good1 :i* be+ burnt 9 ! fire is by fusion or melt+1 turn$ into transp>5t glass1 x do? manife/ x self 9 its utmo/ or ultimate ess5ce1 & %9e =? 9 its brightness1 insomu* t e "o may see :at lay hidd5 9 its life a=e ?us burn+ x4 ,= example1 ,i take wood1 an h]b1 or an animal1 ,i burn x & transmute x into a%es2 ^! a%es ,i melt & turn into glass4 ,hav+ ?us done1 !re appe>s no col\r visible1 = ! glass is :ite1 & t because ! sulphur is consum$ 9 ! burn+2 & ! m]cury is fl$ away into ! air 9 smoke1 z be+ two pr9ciples :i* are no ways able to resi/ ! =ce ( fire3 ,b ! salt1 z be+ a contemn] ( ! fire rema9$ 9 ! e>? ( no efficacy4 ,b n[ a metal be+ by ! fire turn$ into a%es1 ?\gh "p ( ! sulphur & m]cury ha? 9 ! combu/ion & vitrification fl[n away into ! air1 yet not)/&+ ! be/ "p rema9s2 & ?is is ! reason :y su* metallick glasses are col\r$ accord+ to ! metals nature & prop]ty1 & :i* 7a=e ?us burn+ x7 0 hidd54 ,we w yet f>!r evid5ce x by an example4 ,if ,i burnt copp] or iron1 & r$uce x into a%es1 & d by melt+ x turn x into glass1 !n ! copp] if p] se & no o!r ?+ add$ unto x1 yields a gre5 glass1 & ! iron yields a yell[ col\r$ glass4 ,b if !re be made an addition1 !n are produc$ glasses ( o!r col\rs1 z = example4 ,if ,i add to burn iron or crocus m>tis ! glass ( lead1 !n ! glass made by melt+ w h ! yell[ col\r ( a ,hyac9?4 ,! same crocus m>tis be+ molt5 ) common glass1 made ( wood-a%es & salt2 yields a gre5i% col\r$ glass :i* is ! natural & prop] col\r ( ! iron4 ,= ! lead alt]$ ! col\r ( ! =m] m5tion$ glass ( ! iron & made x yell[ 9 ! melt+1 & s h9dr$ x f manife/+ its true & natural col\r4 ,! glasses ( two sev]al col\rs be+ molt5 toge!r d exhibit false col\rs1 z may be se5 by co-melt+ a skie col\r & a yell[ glass1 ! :i* be+ molt5 toge!r yield a gre5 col\r1 & do? s repres5t x self bo? 9 ! fire & out ( x too4 ,f h5ce took ,i occasion to write & tea* ! way ( f9d+ out 7by molt5 glasses7 :at k9d ( metal is hidd5 9 any m9]al or metallick e>?4 ,:i* way ( prov+ m9es or m9]als is f> bett] & spe$i] ?an t :i* is usually done by a decoction & exhalation ( lead 9 ! ,cupel4 ,?us may y mix five1 six1 eight or t5 gra9s ( "s f9ely p[d]$ m9]al1 ) "o or two lots ( ,v5ice glass be+ ( easie fusion1 & put ! matt] ?us mix$ 9 a well cov]$ crucible1 & by melt+ x r$uce x into glass4 ,! col\r :i* w be 9 ! said glass1 w %ew :at metal ! m9]a conta9$3 ,lead w yield a duski% col\r1 t91 a :ite1 copp]1 a ,sea-gre52 iron a some:at gre5i%1 silv] a yell[1 & gold a skie col\r$3 ea* ( :i* col\rs is ! true & int]nal col\r ( ! respective metal4 ,gold do? also resemble a ,ruby z to col\r if o!r col\rs be add$ !reunto4 ,b yet 9 ! mean "t1 ! skie-col\r is its prop] & natural col\r1 & s is yell[ ( silv]3 & ?is is notably agreeable ) ! tru?1 ?\gh to su* z are ignorant1 x seems a ?+ wond]full1 = inde$ su* m5s k ends 9 ext]nal ?+s1 b !y are :olly ignorant ( int]nal ones4 ,b n[ ! col\rs ( gold & silv] are bett] & m p]fectly kn[n1 if !re be add$ unto !m "s fix & :ite sulphur1 :i* prev5ts ! gold & silv] f be+ ?or\ghly r$uc$ into _! peculi> bodies by fusion4 ,if ! ,calx ( gold or silv] be molt5 ) ,borax1 !y bo? return into _! =m] bodies1 & d n pass into glass any ways col\r$3 ,b t "s glass ( easie fusion be mix$ ) ^? ,calx's1 toge!r ) a little p[d] ( fl9ts & s molt51 !n ! fl9ts w 7by reason ( _! sulphur7 hold ) !mselves ! gold & silv] & s keep !m t !y admit n ( fusion or r$uction 9 _! :ole body1 b d rema9 9 ! glass ) "s "p ( ! metall9e prop]ty :i* r5d]s _! int]nal col\rs visible1 :i* else w\ld n appe> to sight4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y h ! m9]a's ( gold & silv] at h& & melt !m ) glass1 _! col\rs w also appe>1 because t 9 ! m9]a's !re always is "s sulphur t h9d]s ! metal f :olly return+ into a body1 s t "s "p ( x abides 9 ! glass & !re9 %ews its col\r4 ,?is also is to be m9d$1 t if haply "s m9]a or metallick e>? conta9s n "o metal b>ely1 b #b or #c m metals1 !n always t metal ( :i* ! mo/ quantity is 9 ! said m9]a do? aft] fus+ %9e 9 ! glass beyond ! re/4 ,z = example4 ,suppose ,i w\ld make tryal 9 ! r$ ,granates /ones ,i p[d] "s eight or t5 gr4 & mix !m ) "o lot ( :ite ,v5ice glass f9ely p[d]$1 & ,i melt !m1 & s turn !m into glass4 ,n[ 9 ?is transmutation ! glass do? n become r$1 b ( a delicate grass col\r1 & s tea*e? me :at metals are hidd5 9 ^? ,granates1 viz4 copp] & iron1 & also m ( ?is1 viz4 ! iron ?an ( ! o!r4 ,& ?\gh !re %\ld be "s gold too1 yet is x unp]ceiveable because ( ! pr$om9ancy ( ! iron ov] ! copp] & ov] ! gold3 ,= 79 ?is op]ation7 t metal onely manife/s x self to sight1 :i* is 9 great] pl5ty !re9 ?an ! re/ be4 ,isaac ,holl& w\ld by ?is vitrification signifie unto u1 t aft] ?is life1 viz4 :5 ! _w is consum$ ) fire1 !re %all arise f ! bodies ( m5 r$uc$ into a%es o!r cl>ifi$ bodies1 & ( su* & su* col\rs1 accord+ z _! s\ls h 7ei!r good or bad7 fram$1 or z x 7 made unto !mselves 9 ?is life-"t 9 _! gross bodies4 ,:at o!r ?+ ,i pray are fair col\rs1 b ! virtues ( ^? subjects out ( :i* !y emit or s5d =? _! spl5d\r4 ,take a similitude h]e( f ! melt+ ( m9]als1 :]e9 ?\gh a m9]al ( silv] or copp] ha? 9 x mu* silv] or gold1 yet if ! sup]flu\s sulphur be n 7be=e ! melt+ ! said m9]al7 sep>at$ by a little z 'tw]e roa/+ fire2 b be 7toge!r ) t gross sulphur17 set 9 a vehem5t melt+ fire1 !re w n v]ily be any metal gott5 h5cefrom1 b t /9k+ sulphur w\ld transmute ! good metal into black ,scoria's4 ,s likewise1 no fair & transp>5t glass c be 7by melt+7 made out ( pure metals1 if t k9d ( gross sulphur %\ld adh]e unto !m4 ,^! few ?+s t\*+ cl>ifi$ bodies1 ,i c\ld n pass ov] 9 sil5ce1 & mu* less c\ld ,i omit ?is1 viz4 t ! bodies ( all ?+s may be mu* bett] transmut$ into cl>ifi$ bodies by our secret fire1 ?an by ! common fire4 ,= ! common fire drives away ! volatile p>ts1 :]eas on ! contr>y1 our fire do? pres]ve !m & r5d]s !m fixt & transp>5t z well z ! o!r p>ts4 ,& !re=e ( necessity ^! bodies mu/ ne$s %9e ) fair] & bright] col\rs ?an ^? o!rs1 9 :i* ! common fire ha? expell$ ! m]cury & sulphur1 & left rema9+ no?+ else b ! salt4 ,b n[ z conc]n+ su* a transmutation into a%es by our moi/ & secret fires1 any "o may easily guess ! way4 ,= :atsoev] is put 9 !m mu/ be necess>ily burn$ into a%es1 & !y f> bett] a%es too ?an are made by burn+ 9 ! common fire4 ,= if ! common fire burns any h]b or wood into a%es1 ! sulphur burns away 9 a flame1 ! m]cury betakes x self to its w+s & away flies x1 & ! salt abides beh9d 9 a few a%es or a little e>?4 ,n[ our ,philosophical calc9ation takes away no?+ b cons]ves all ! pr9cip'es s call$ toge!r2 & do? 9 ! fir/ place produce to view a black coal1 !n aft]w>ds o!r v>i\s curi\s col\rs1 & !n a :ite col\r1 & at la/ to compleat ! op]ation1 x yields a r$ fusile & m$ic9al /one4 ,n4 ,b4 ,"h x is to be not$ t = prep>+ a pure m$ic9e1 a pure subject is to be made use (2 = if s be t any "o w\ld endeav\r ! transmutation ( an h]b1 wood1 or any animal into a m$icam5t by ! help ( ! secret fires1 !n all ! a%es & feces :i* 7 9 ! h]b w\ld also adh]e unto ! m$icam5t & w\ld r5d] x impure1 !re=e necessity requires t y d n take ! :ole h]b1 or ! :ole animal1 b onely _! ess5tial salt1 ! :i* be+ void ( feces consi/s onely ( ! pure pr9ciples ( ! h]b2 & do? easily admit ( be+ transmut$ into a r$ t++1 & m soluble /one ?an ! h]b x self ) its feces by x1 do?4 ,i w\ld n h y to acc\nt ( ^! ?+s "h deliv]$ y z if !y 7 ( small mom5t4 ,no1 = !y are su* ?+s z cov] ov] ) ?is _! vile or base cov]+1 su* matt]s z are ( great weight1 & :i* w n come to e bodies k4 ,surely 'tis a consid]able ?+ t a "p ( any vegetable1 animal or m9]al body %\ld 7by cons]v+ all ! mo/ volatile p>ts1 & by r5dr+ !m altoge!r con/ant & /able1 )\t ! lea/ loss ( weight7 be rip5$ into a fixt soluble & t++ r$1 & m$ic9al /one4 ,?is way ( transmut+ all ?+s )\t loss ( ! weight !re( into cl>ifi$ bodies1 is ( all o!rs ! be/4 ,& ^? bodies on ?is wise cl>ifi$ are )\t d\bt ( great] efficacy ?an are ! gross bodies !mselves ( ! animals1 vegetables1 & m9]als1 :i* d z yet ab\nd ) _! gross & impure feces4 ,b if s be any "o be n h]e)all cont5t b pante? aft] high] ?+s1 he may advise ) himself ab\t extract+ ! s\l out ( ?is r$ & fix$ /one1 & r$uce x aga9 by a reit]at$ op]ation unto ! =m ( a /one1 :]eby he w )\t d\bt make x yet f> m effectual4 ,& by h[ mu* ! (tn] any "o %all repeat ?is same op]ation1 s mu* ! m effectual a m$ic9e w he obta91 = x w at e reit]ation notably augm5t its virtues1 = by su* actions ! efficacy & virtues ( ?+s are con-c5trat$ & driv5 into a v little compass1 :]e)all wond]full ?+s may be p]=m$4 ,we are yet moreov] to see :at spirits are1 b pr9cipally :at con-c5trat$ spirits are1 & :at !y are able to d4 ,& because ! matt] 9 h& gives occasion ( treat+ !re( 9 ?is place1 we w briefly give y a decl>ation ( ! same4 ,,lxii4 ,:at spirits are1 & by :at means !y op]ate good or evil4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 !re are spirits call$ vegetable ones1 viz4 ,:5 vegetables are beat5 to pieces1 & be+ contus$ are moi/5$ ) wat]1 7provid$ !y h n juicyness en\gh ( _! own1 or d altoge!r want x7 & s f]m5t$1 be+ f]m5t$ !y are to be di/ill$1 :i* di/illation br+s =? subtile & efficaci\s spirits1 & su* z are ! effect]s ( _m pr(itable ?+s 9 ,al*ymy & 9 o!r arts1 besides ! use !re( 9 m$ic9e4 ,secondly1 sundry & div]s spirits are also made out ( animals by di/illation1 z out ( ,blood1 ,ur9e1 ,hairs1 ,horns1 ,ho(s1 & su* o!r p>ts ( animals1 also :i* spirits h _! use 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,?irdly1 !re are also spirits :i* are expell$1 or =c$ out ( m9]als & metals by ! =ce ( fire1 b pr9cipally out ( ,salts1 z ,vitriol1 ,allum1 ,salt ,pet]1 common ,salt & su* l2 ( ! prep>ations ( :i* k9d ( spirits1 ! ,books ( ,*ymi/s are full1 & !re=e /op u f ! sup]flu\s repetitions ( ! same4 ,b z = ! conc5trat+ ( !m & ! utility ( !m1 x ha? be5 already describ$ by u4 ,i h]eby give occasion = all ! dilig5t se>*]s aft] true ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy2 to contemplate1 :at may be effect$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 if ^? fugitive spirits 71 by our fix+ & moi/ fires :i* sep>ate n any "o "p f ea* o!r1 b d fix all ! p>ts toge!r1 depriv$ ( _! volatility & made fixt4 ,^! few ?+s we 7 will+ to m5tion conc]n+ ! spirits :i* are subject$ to a ,man's p[] & are )9 8 rea*1 & s]viceable = ! use ( mortal ,m54 ,,lxiii4 ,! p>ticul> m$ic9al use ( ! con-c5trat$ spirits ( salts4 ,we h he>d t ! con-c5trat$ spirits or moi/ fires ( salts d r$uce all ?+s into a ,calx1 aft] a ,philosophical mann]1 )\t a =c+ away ( ! m]curial "p1 & a burn+ up ( ! sulphure\s3 insomu* t 7by cons]v+1 alt]+ & bett]+7 !y fix ! :ole4 ,be+ !re=e compell$ by a love to my neighb\r1 ,i h a m9d to set d[n 9 ?is place "s m$icam5ts1 z well univ]sal z p>ticul>2 b yet s z t !y may n fall into ! clut*es ( my unwor?y enemies1 b may be res]v$ onely = fri5ds4 ,& fir/1 "h %all be a m$ic9e m5tion$1 t am5de? ! weak dige/ion ( ! ,/oma*4 ,take out ! tee? ( a ,wolf or a ,dog :5 he is half dead1 7be+ fir/ %ot ) a ,gun7 & p\r !reupon two or ?ree p>ts ( ! con-c5trat$ _s ( salt 9 a ,cucurbit1 set ! glass ^u s& t x may be heat$ mod]ately1 :]eby ! oyl ( salt may dissolve !m & br+ !m into a ?ick pulse or ma%4 ,^u ?is ma% p\r w>m$ wat] t s all ! ,acrimony ( ! _s ( salt may be sep>at$ !refrom1 & t !re rema9 onely ! :ite pulse1 :]e) 7because "s ( ! oyl ( ! salt do? yet rema91 & is n wa%able (f :olly ) wat]7 a little ,sug>-c&y is to be mix$1 t s t rema9+ ,acrimony may be allay$1 & ! pulse be ! pleasant] = y\r uses4 ,,lxiv4 ,an ,antidote aga9/ ,poyson4 ,! tee? ( a mad ,dog be+ prep>$ aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 d yield an ,antidote aga9/ ,poyson4 ,& inde$ s d ! tee? ( all ,animals1 b especially ! tee? ( ,/ags & _! ,horns1 d 7aft] su* a prep>ation7 resi/ all ,poysons4 ,,lxv4 ,:at ,bea/s !y are ^: ,tee? & ,horns doe 7z to m$ic9e7 exce$ ! re/4 ,! tee? ( all rav5\s animals1 z likewise ( ,sea-mon/]s1 & _! ,horns1 are ( great use 9 m$ic9e2 z ( ,wolves1 ,be>s1 ,lynxes1 ,tyg]s1 ,lyons1 ,leop>ds2 & z to ! wat]y animals1 ,crocodiles1 & su* l rav5+ fi%es1 ^: horn1 tee?1 & scales1 & likewise ! claws ( ,birds ( ,prey1 may be by ! con-c5trat$ _s ( salt1 conv]t$ 7aft] ! a=esaid mann]7 into good m$icam5ts4 ,,lxvi4 ,an exp]im5tal discov]y ( :at ,v]m9e are fit = ! use ( m$ic9e4 ,take /rong & well rectifi$ _s ( salt1 or onely a /rong ,aq4 ,=tis1 put !re9to y\r ,v]m9e1 ( :at k9d soev] x be1 & x w pres5tly endeav\r to get out assoon z ev] x feels ! said moi/ fire4 ,b be+ x _c get out1 x w /ruggle till x dies4 ,n[ by h[ mu* ! long] ! worm or flie live? 9 ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 by s mu* are its virtues 9 m$ic9e great]1 & ?is may s]ve z advice to e "o4 ,z = ! way ( prep>+ m$icam5ts out ( ,b>k ( ,trees & ,husks %all be m5tion$ by & by4 ,,lxvii4 ,an exp]im5tal discov]y1 ( :at ,h]bs are pr(itable = ,m$ic9e1 or unpr(itable4 ,y are to make use ( ! way b n[ m5tion$ conc]n+ ,v]m9e1 & su* ,h]bs z ?\ kn[e/ n1 or su* ^: virtues are to !e unkn[n1 put 7"o aft] ano!r7 into ! moi/ fire2 & t ,h]b :i* is ( a sl[] solution1 excells t :i* is soon] dissolv$1 bo? 9 /r5g? & virtues4 ,= example1 ,lettice1 ,purslane1 ,mellons1 ,cucumb]s1 & su* l wat]i% ,h]bs1 7& s is x ) fruits too17 h a moi/ nature1 & are pres5tly turn$ into wat] by ^? fires4 ,b ,rosem>y1 ,sage1 ,?yme1 ,dodd]1 & o!r hott] ,h]bs1 require a long] "t = _! solution4 ,g+]1 ,pepp]1 ,cloves1 ,nutmegs1 ,c9amond1 ,c>damoms1 ,z$o>y1 c4 d require a yet long] "t z to _! solution1 a=e !y w ?or\ghly pass into a wat]4 ,f h5ce may any "o "k ! nature & prop]ties ( ,h]bs v easily4 ,?is also is to be obs]v$1 t ! ,m$ic9e out ( a ,v]m9e1 or out ( any ,h]b1 is by s mu* ! m efficaci\s1 by h[ mu* ! vehem5t] v55osity x ab\nds )all4 ,,lxviii4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ an effectual m$icam5t out ( v5em\s ,v]m9e & ,insects4 ,i h taught 9 ! second "p ( my spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 a way ( correct+ v5em\s insects by ! fixt ,liquor ( ,nit]1 & ( transmut+ _! v5ome into an effectual ,m$ic9e1 :i* way ( prep>ation he :o is /udi\s ( good m$icam5ts w !re f9d4 ,b n[ 9 ?is place is taught1 by :at means su* l ,v]m9e1 & su* ,h]bs z ab\nd ) ,v5ome are to be correct$ by ! con-c5trat$ fire ( salt1 & to be turn$ into excell5t & p5etrative m$icam5ts4 ,! op]ation :]e( is ?us4 ,p\r into "s glass vessel1 "o1 two or ?ree ounces ( our con-c5trat$ fire ( salt1 !n put !reunto su* ,v]m9e z y w\ld prep>e y\r ,m$ic9e (1 "o aft] ano!r1 provid$ t y d n put m 91 ?an ! said fire is able to dissolve & consume4 ,:5 all are dissolv$ & conv]t$ into wat]1 all ! poyson\sness is lo/ or gone & !y become good m$icam5ts4 ,,lxix4 ,! mann] ( sep>at+ ! m$icam5t made ( ,v]m9e dissolv$ by ! moi/ fires4 ,!re is f\nd to be a great diff]5ce among/ ,v]m9e & v5em\s insects4 ,= "s ( !m are ( a dry nature & prop]ty1 "s ( a moi/1 "s ( a fat & oily nature1 insomu* t x is altoge!r ne$full to make a due di/9ction ( _! natures4 ,su* insects z be ( a dry nature z ,can?>ides & su* l1 are to be us$ 9 ! =m ( a salt4 ,! aque\s ,v]m9e1 z ,e>?-worms1 ,spid]s1 & su* l2 !y exhibit _! m$ic9ality 9 ! =m ( a ,liquor3 ,! ,balsamick ,v]m9e1 z ! ,may-worms1 & o!rs ( t k9d1 d 7beside ! m$icam5t !y af=d7 yield also a fat & ,balsamick ,oyl2 & inde$ 7bo? = ext]nal & int]nal m$ic9al use17 mu* m effectual ?an ! ,liquor x self4 ,b t ! ?+ may be ! bett] und]/ood1 ,i w "h set d[n an op]ation1 :i* e "o may foll[ z a lead+ ,/>4 ,,lxx4 ,h[ ! op]ation 9 deal+ ) all k9ds ( ,v]m9e is to be us$4 ,take "s ounces ( ,may-worms1 put !m 9 a glass1 p\r ^u !m s mu* ( ! conc5trat$ _s ( salt1 t ! ,worms may be well cov]$ !re) & be by little & little dissolv$2 aft] t !y are :olly dissolv$1 put ! solution into a sep>at+ glass1 %ut ! m\? ( ! glass ) y\r f+]1 !n turn ! glass upside d[n1 keep+ x s long %ut ) y\r f+]1 till all ! fat oil swim at top ( ! ,liqu\r4 ,!n take away y\r f+] t ! ,liqu\r may run out1 & :5 ! oil comes1 %ut ! m\? ( ! glass aga9 ) y\r f+]1 & let x run out into ano!r glass4 ,keep ?is ,oil or ,balsam z a preci\s treasure1 ) ! :i* ?\ wilt p]=m wond]full effects 9 ! cur+ ( diseases1 b pr9cipally 9 ! ,g\t & ,/one4 ,b yet ?\ wilt get b little oil f ^! ,worms1 & :5 y put !m into y\r dissolv+ ,liquor1 y mu/ h a c>e t y d n t\* !m ) y\r h&s1 b take or cat* !m ) a small ,=ceps1 & s put !m into y\r glass4 ,= !y h 9 !m ?is prop]ty2 if y t\* !m ) y\r h&s1 !y pres5tly col\r !m ) _! fat ,balsom t !y ca/ out1 :i* some:at resembles ! smell ( ,musk4 ,z if !y %\ld say1 ,pray let u live1 = we give !e all we h3 ,take ?is ,balsom & make use !re( = ! cur+ ( incurable diseases4 ,"s m5 /udi\sly c>efull 9 su* affairs h ga!r$ ?is ,balsom1 & h f\nd x to be f> m efficaci\s ?an ! ,worms !mselves1 yea inde$ too /rong1 because !y 7 ignorant ( ! way ( correct+ x4 ,,lxxi4 ,! sep>ation ( ! m$ic9al ,liquor f ! moi/ fire1 aft] ! sep>ation ( ! ,oil4 ,z conc]n+ ! ,liquor f :i* ! ,balsom is sep>at$1 viz4 ! m$ic9al p>ts is v h>dly sep>at$ )\t a mortify+ ( ! moi/ fire2 !re=e ! moi/ fire ( ! ,salt is to be kill$ ) a contr>y fire1 t s ! sep>ation t is requir$ may be made2 & 'tis ?us to be effect$4 ,filt] ! ,liquor consi/+ p>tly ( ! dissolv$ ,worms1 & p>tly ( ! fire ( salt1 t s x may be r5dr$ cle>1 & free f ! ,coals or ,husks ( ! ,worms1 x haply !re be any ( !m rema9+ undissolv$4 ,& if 7by reason ( ! too mu* fatness7 x be v difficult to filt]1 p\r !reunto s mu* common wat] z to make x ?9n]1 & m ready to pass ?r\gh ! ,cap ,pap]4 ,into ?is ?us cle>$ ,liquor1 drop ! ,liquor ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 & x w kill ! %>p fire ( ! salt2 s t !re w arise f ! fire ( ! salt & f ?is ,alkaly-salt a salt ( a middle nature1 & concret+ into ,cry/als1 & w leave ! o!r "p 9 a liquid =m2 ! :i* said "p w be ei!r :ite or yell[ accord+ z ! sal9e fire :i* y made use (1 is4 ,n[ ?is ,liquor is m virtu\s ?an ! concret$ salt is1 z be+ t :i* conta9s ! ess5ce ( ! ,worms1 :i* do? n congeal or %oot ) ! salt1 b abides 9 ! =m ( a ,liquor4 ,exp]i5ce w tea* ! bus9ess m l>gely4 ,n[ su* qualities z ^! ,worms _h a=e _! prep>ation & z yet n depriv$ ( _! ,v5ome2 ! same d !y obta9 aft] _! prep>ation1 b ) ?is provizo1 ^! qualities are safely us$1 :i* a=e 7 haz>d\s4 ,b n[ ! prop]ties ( ^! ,worms are ^!1 !y d n onely draw out ( ! body all podagrical hum\rs1 b also expell ! ,/one out ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd] beyond all o!r m$icam5ts2 & besides1 d cure o!r su* l diseases z are me]ly unkn[n1 & are adjudg$ pla9ly incurable4 ,m1 x :olly takes away t volatile ,g\t1 :i* runs w&r+ ?r\gh ! ,memb]s ( ! ,body4 ,b "h arise? ?is ,qury4 ,,lxxii4 ,:e!r or no e moi/ fire ( salt is also fit = ?is lab\r8 ,= answ] ,i say1 t inde$ ?is v lab\r may be accompli%$ by any moi/ fire2 :e!r x be prep>$ out ( vitriol or common salt1 or salt pet]4 ,b )all ,i affirm1 t !re proce$s a great diff]5ce f ^? salts4 ,= ! con-c5trat$ _s ( nit]1 do? 7aft] its be+ mortifi$ ) a fix salt7 %oot into salt pet]4 ,! con-c5tr$ _s ( salt1 %oots into squ>e ,cry/als4 ,! same do? oil ( vitriol & salt ( t>t>4 ,b ! salt t is 9 ?is op]ation made ( ! common salt exce$s ! o!rs1 z to sweetness4 ,t :i* comes f vitriol1 do? beget a nauseat+ by reason ( its bitt]ness2 & t :i* arise? ( salt pet] is ( a middle nature4 ,b yet !y d all ?ree ( !m enjoy a laxative & purg+ faculty2 & likewise provoke ,ur9e ei!r /rong] or weak] accord+ z ! ,v]m9e are1 :i* ^! said fires h be5 us$ 9 ! dissolution (4 ,n4 ,b4 ,t ! op]ation ( ! ,liquor do? always exce$ ! virtues ( ! salts4 ,:5 ! %>p spirits ( salt are n mortifi$ ) a ,lixivium ( ,t>t>1 b ) ! spirits ( ,ur9e or ( ,sal4 ,armoniack2 ! salt & liquor become f> /rong]1 ?an :5 ! precipitation is done ) ,salt ( ,t>t>4 ,= ! _s ( ,sal4 ,armoniack do? = ! mo/ "p precipitate ! dissolv$ & correct$ ,v]m9e into a ,p[d]1 :i* be+ wa%$ (f ) common wat]1 & fre$ f all ,acrimony or %>pness is us$ 9 m$ic9e1 9 a dry =m4 ,b ?is1 ! ,lixivium w n d1 b always cons]ves ! ,v]m9e 9 ! =m ( a liquor4 ,,lxxiii4 ,"q4 ,:e!r or no !re may be any m or any o!r usefull ?+s le>n$ f ?is solution ( v5em\s ,v]m9e8 ,= ,answ]4 ,yes1 = ?is op]ation do? n onely tea* ! good & bad prop]ties ( all ,v]m9e1 b do? )all evid5tly demon/rate1 t e animal ( :at k9d soev]1 7yea & ,m5 !mselves too7 :5 !y are put into su* an agony & p]ceive ! approa* ( dea?1 d discov] & cle>ly evid5ce ! int]nal motions ( _! nature1 :i* !y h 79 _! life "t7 be5 indu$ )all4 ,,lxxiv4 ,! way h[ to "k ! int]nal nature ( e ,worm 9 ! e>?1 ,fi% 9 ! wat]1 ,birds 9 ! air1 yea ev5 ( ,man himself4 ,take a ,sc>abu or ,beetle1 ei!r su* a "o z lives 9 ,horse dung1 or else "o t is ( a copp]y col\r1 put him into a glass :]e9 is "s ,aq4 ,=tis1 & y %all see t 9 ! utmo/ necessity or la/ agony ( dea?1 he w n endeav\r to get f out ( ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 b w /rive to hide himself 9 ! e>? accord+ to 8 innate prop]ty4 ,b :]eas ! bottom ( ! glass is too h>d = him to get ?or\gh1 he w be s long endeav\r+ to accompli% 8 desire1 & 9 /riv+ to get ?r\gh ! bottom till he dies4 ,f h5ce may x be p]ceiv$ :at 8 ultimate refuge or %ift is3 viz4 to endeav\r ! %unn+ ( 8 approa*+ dea?1 by %elt]+ himself )9 ! e>?4 ,if y put a flie 9 ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 %e w n g to ! bottom b w d h] utmo/ to get out at top1 because h] liv+ is 9 ! air1 & s all volatile or fly+ ?+s are wont to d4 ,z = a fi% if x be put to its %ifts1 x endeav\rs to %un ! dang] by betak+ x self to ! bottom4 ,9 su* a k9d ( mann] do? ! nature ( m5 become app>5t1 :5 !y are r$uc$ to ! extreame/ ( difficulties4 ,a godly man1 ^: ?\ghts are 9 ?is life "t always ^u ,god1 w con/antly adh]e unto him 9 8 ,agony1 & be+ ^u dy+ w betake himself to him = 8 refuge1 9 :om he ha? at all times built 8 hope1 & wait+ or look+ = help f !nce1 f :5ce he ha? always hop$ = x4 ,b ! ungodly ,man :o ha? nev] 9 8 life "t fe>$ ,god1 nor set him be=e 8 eyes1 b ha? always yield$ himself ) 8 ?\ghts unto ! w ( ,satan1 he w v h>dly implore 79 8 greate/ angui%7 ! help ( any o!r ?an ( him1 to :om he ha? 79 ?is life "t7 adh]$ 9 all 8 ?\ghts & actions4 ,,lxxv4 ,! prep>ation ( good m$icam5ts out ( v5em\s vegetables1 by ! con-c5trat$ spirits ( salts4 ,we h hi!rto taught1 t our moi/ fires ( salts d inde$ de/roy all ?+s1 b d n burn up1 or =ce away ought ( su* ?+s z ! common fires are wont to d4 ,t ?is is true1 ev5 ! vegetables !mselves be> witness1 :i* be+ put into our moi/ fires are !re9 dissolv$1 & pass into a wat]4 ,b _! oil :i* is 9 !m is sep>at$1 & swimme? at ! top1 & s may be sep>at$ !ncefrom1 z we h m5tion$ above conc]n+ ! ,may-worms4 ,aft] ! same mann] ! ess5ce ( ! h]b may be sev]$ f ! spirits ( ! salts1 z we h !re decl>$4 ,! oyls :i* by ?is op]ation are drawn out ( ! h]bs & o!r vegetables1 d obta9 great & peculi> virtues1 because !y are excell5tly well correct$ by ! efficacy ( ! moi/ fires1 & are am5d$1 :i* correction1 & bett]+ !y d n at all atta9 by _! be+ di/ill$ & express$4 ,,lxxvi4 ,! correction ( ! too vehem5tly purg+ subjects by ! moi/ fires1 :]eby !y may be safely made use (4 ,diagridium or ,scammony1 ,hellebor1 ,cataputia1 ,gambogia & o!r vehem5tly purg+ subjects may be dispoil$ ( _! v5em\s faculty1 by ! a=em5tion$ way1 & be r5dr$ m sweet & mild]4 ,,lxxvii4 ,! correction ( ! too vehem5tly op]ative ,diureticks1 :]eby !y may be ( safe use 9 ! cure ( ! ,/one4 ,dissolve ,can?>ides1 ,may-worms1 ,e>?-worms1 ,millipides or ,pig-lice1 9 our con-c5trat$ fires1 & foll[ ^? ways ( op]ation :i* we h a=e prescrib$1 & y %all acquire an excell5t & safe m$icam5t1 hav+ a faculty ( heal+ ! ,/one ( ! ,bladd] & ,re9s4 ,,lxxviii4 ,! am5d+ ( n>cotick & somnif]\s subjects by our moi/ fires1 t s !y may p]=m or %ew _! virtues )\t hurt or dang]4 ,take ,opium1 ,h5bane se$1 ,m&rake1 or ! l subject t provokes to sleep1 p\r on x ! con-c5trat$ _s ( salt1 & x w melt or dissolve !re92 if !re be 9 x any oilyness1 z 9 ! ,h5bane se$ is usual1 x w sep>ate x self1 & swim on ! top ( ! liquor1 ! :i* is to be sev]$ f ! liquor1 & to be w>ily kept2 because x be+ onely ano9t$ on ! ,temples w pres5tly cause sleep4 ,! liquor is to be us$ int]nally1 z we h prescrib$ 9 ! prec$5t prep>ations4 ,,lxxix4 ,! am5d+ ( v5em\s subjects1 t are toge!r purgative1 sudorifick1 diuretick1 & somnif]\s1 by our moi/ fires2 insomu* t !y d n onely become safe1 b are ! effect]s ( mu* good 9 m$ic9e4 ,among/ ! numb] ( su* k9d ( subjects1 are ,/avesacre1 or ! se$ ( ! l\se-kill+ h]b1 ,levant ,b]ries1 vomit+ ,nuts1 & _m o!rs ( su* a l faculty1 :i* are to be proce$$ )all aft] ! same mann]1 & by ! same op]ations z ! =m]4 ,by ?is or ! l way may all v5em\s1 & vehem5tly op]ative vegetables & animals be correct$1 s z to be safely admitt$ to int]nal uses1 & to be produc]s ( su* effects z are ( great mom5t 9 ,physick2 :]eas o!rwise 7?\gh !y h 9 !m excell5t virtues7 !y _c by reason ( _! vehem5t op]ations be tak5 into ! body )\t dang]4 ,,lxxx4 ,:e!r or no poison\s m9]als may be correct$ z well z ! vegetables & animals1 by our secret & moi/ fire ( salt1 & be turn$ into :olesome m$icam5ts4 ,y are to "k1 t n onely v5em\s animals & vegetables b likewise all ! m9]als t ab\nd ) poison may be am5d$1 & _! mo/ pres5t or spe$ily op]ative poison be conv]t$ into mo/ excell5t m$ic9es4 ,= example4 ,,lxxxi4 ,h[ ! v55ate & volatile m9]als are s to be inv]t$ by our moi/ fires1 t ! volatile be r5dr$ fix1 & ! poison be made a m$ic9e4 ,take ( :ite or r$ ,arsnick "o "p1 p\r !reto two or ?ree p>ts ( ! con-c5trat$ fire ( nit]1 ! :i* nit]-_s y %all di/ill !ncefrom 9 a head & body 9 s&2 !n take ! rema9+ matt] out ( ! glass1 & wa% x ) common wat]2 :i* be+ done1 y %all h ! ,arsnick1 ,diaphoretick1 & su* z may ) safety be tak5 into ! body2 b yet 9 a small dose1 because x do? sometimes provoke vomit1 & pr9cipally :5 ! nitr\s fire is some?+ ( ! weake/4 ,b to prev5t su* vomit+1 ! said fire is to be twice or ?rice drawn (f f ! ,arsnick1 by an ,alembick2 t s ! poison may ! bett] be sla91 & ! volatility transmut$ into a fixity2 & ! same ,arsnick may be aft]w>ds molt5 & h&l$ ) ! o!r metals )\t all dang] ( poison1 :i* 0 impossible to be done a=e4 ,= ! ,arsnick ^: poison\sness is n z yet remov$ f x1 _c be admitt$ into ! body )\t great dang]4 ,nei!r d we "h ins]t ! prep>ation ( su* m$icam5ts out ( ,arsnick1 & ! l v5em\s m9]als1 = ?is cause t !y %\ld be introduc$ into m$ic9e2 no1 = !re are o!r saf] m$icam5ts to be _h1 our aim h]e9 is onely ?is1 to %ew t ev5 ! mo/ poison\s1 & mo/ fugaci\s or volatile m9]als may be inv]t$ or turn$ 9 & out by our moi/ fire1 & dispoil$ ( _! v55osity & r5dr$ fixt4 ,,lxxxii4 ,! mann] ( transmut+ ! fugaci\s & easily fluxible m9]als by ! moi/ fires ( salts1 s z t be+ fix$ !y h>dly admit ( fusion or melt+4 ,to exemplifie ?is1 let u consid] ( ,t9 or ,z9k1 :i* are reckon$ among/ ! metals ( mo/ easie melt+1 & are mo/ volatile4 ,= ! vulg> "k t ,t9 is molt5 ) a v little fire1 & do? !reby vani% 9 fume1 if x be b kept 9 cont9ual flux4 ,b if x be calc9$ by cont9ually /irr+ x into a%es1 x become? fix1 nor do? x admit ( r$uction to its =m] body by any viol5ce ( fire1 b is turn$ into glass4 ,s aft] ! same mann] d we roa/ or calc9e ,t91 ,z9k1 & ! o!r fly+ metals ) our moi/ fires1 & burn !m into a%es1 & !y su* ones too z d n return to _! =m] body1 & ?us 'tis done2 :5 we p\r on !m our fi]y liquors1 s z t !y heat toge!r1 or d ev5 by ab/raction or di/illation1 aga9 free ! said metals f ^? liquors2 = !n ^! metals rema9 9 ! bottom l to dead a%es1 nor d !y suff] !mselves to be by any means r$uc$ to _! =m] bodies4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b :oev] he be t kn[s ! us+ ( su* matt]s & p[d]s !reunto1 z c r$uce su* a%es to _! =m] & fusile bodies1 su* a "o w n sp5d 8 lab\r 9 va92 = he w get a metal ( a mu* m noble & bett] nature ?an ,t91 ^: greate/ int]nal "p is gold & silv]4 ,b yet let no body imag9e t he c p]=m ?is r$uction by ! help ( ,borax or ,salts2 no1 9 no-wise4 ,= !re are metallick matt]s requir$ to ?is lab\r1 to cause a flux+ or melt+1 sundry prep>ations :]e( ,i h taught to & aga9 9 my writ+s1 b n "u su* a title or "n z if ?is p[] or efficacy ( ?us do+ 7 ascribable unto !m4 ,= ,i h b>ely m5tion$ _! use 9 o!r metallick transmutations4 ,,lxxxiii4 ,h[ fly+ m]cury is to be s fix$ z to admit ( heat+ r$ hot4 ,coagulate common m]cury ) common sulphur into a black a%es1 & !n mix ?is a%es ) ! con-c5trat$ fire ( vitriol1 or r ) su* a fire z is extract$ f sulphur x self2 s z t !re may arise f ?is mixture a ?9 mass2 ( :i* mass put "o or two lots 9 l9n5 or cott5 rags1 & s r[l !m up t "o fold may come ov] ano!r1 & ! m]cury may be 9 ! middle4 ,!n tie ?is ball firmly & /rongly ) a ?read1 & let x be environ$ all ab\t ) ! fire1 t s all ^? rags may be r$ hot & *ang$ into ,coals4 ,take out all ?is r$ hot mass1 let x cool1 sep>ate ! burnt l9n5 rags1 & y %all f9d ! m]cury turn$ into a r$ p[d]2 b yet x ha? no +ress into ! metals1 nor p]=me? x any ?+ ( mu* mom5t 9 m$ic9e1 because x is conv]t$ by ! burn+ ( our fire into a dead e>?4 ,nei!r h ,i "h m5tion$ ?is coagulation z if any ga9 7 to be receiv$ !ncefrom2 b onely on ?is acc\nt1 t ! mo/ great virtues & p[]s ( our fires may by ! op]ation !re( be demon/rat$4 ,,lxxxiv4 ,ano!r exp]im5t easily demon/rat+ ! possibility ( r5dr+ m]cury con/ant 9 ! fire1 by our secret fires ( salts1 :i* ?+ ! kn[n & common fire c nev] d4 ,melt "o "p ( common & yell[ sulphur 9 a crucible or e>!n ,pot1 & be+ molt5 l oil ca/ !re9to two p>ts ( common m]cury1 & mix ! matt] well ) a ,spatula1 t ! sulphur may assume ! m]cury1 & may pass ) x into a black mass4 ,to :i* mass y mu/ yet add s mu* sulphur z ! weight ( ! :ole mass 9 ! ,pot is (4 ,!n all is to be molt5 toge!r1 & to be by well /irr+ s long mixt untill x get an a%y col\r4 ,!n y are to dip 9 ! said mass z x is 9 flux1 pieces ( l9n51 su* z !y are wont to use ab\t fum+ _! ,b>rels ) a brim/ony od\r1 to pres]ve !m f /9k+4 ,su* rags be+ put on an ,iron ,crook may be k9dl$1 by :i* k9dl+ !y are burnt up1 ! sulphur & "p ( ! m]cury vani%+ into ! air1 b "s "p be+ calc9$ ) ! flame ( ! sulphur & fixt1 /icks to ! burnt l9n54 ,b :at virtues ?is calc9$ m]cury ab\nds )all ,i _c tell1 z hav+ nev] exp]im5t$ x1 & ,i h onely ins]t$ "h ?is op]ation1 = ?is end1 t ! p[] ( our moi/ fires may be made app>5t4 ,_m m m$itations & inquisitions w be !reby laid op51 :i* o!rwise w\ld nev] h be5 s\ght aft] nor f\nd out4 ,= 9 ?is lab\r !re op]ate? a tw(old fire1 viz4 ! visible flame1 & invisible moi/ fire :i* ! sulphur hide?1 & by ! burn+ up ( its body1 manife/e?1 & r5d]s visible & efficaci\s4 ,= t heavy acid oil ( sulphur1 :i* /icks hidd5 9 all sulphur1 p]=me? mo/ great matt]s 9 metall9e ?+s2 & because ! flame or ext]nal fire exasp]ates & =ce? on ! int]nal1 %>p & moi/ fire ( ! sulphur1 t acid quality lets ^u t subject t is adjoyn$ to x1 & de/roye? ! same1 & advance? unto a m fix$ /ate4 ,b t ,i may 9 "s sort satisfie ! gre$y se>*] aft] tru? 9 ?is ?+1 x seems to me exp$i5t "h to m5tion ! occasion1 :i* 7)\t /udy+ !reaft]1 viz4 ?is coagulation ( m]cury7 did by *ance br+ me !reunto2 & did *iefly %ew me an excell5t ,arcanum ( br++ all ,w9es1 ,v9eg>s1 & o!r su* l dr9ks easily & spe$ily to a cl>ity & transp>5cy4 ,su* a secret x is1 z ,i believe nev] 0 kn[n z yet to any1 & !re=e wor?y to be "h set d[n = ! common b5efit ( mank9d4 ,,lxxxv4 ,an hi/orical discov]y ( ! r$uction & re/oration ( t5aci\s & corrupt ,w9e1 to its =m] cl>ity & goodness4 ,i _h "s ,w9e 9 a ,vessel t became viscid or ropy & t5aci\s2 = ! am5d+ ( :i*1 ,i s5t = a ,w9e coop]1 he p\rs x out 7z is ! usual cu/om7 into ano!r fre% vessel1 & us$ !reunto all 8 art1 t s he might bett] x4 ,he pass$ x (t times ?r\gh a long ,pipe made ( :ite plates1 & p]=at$ ) _m small holes1 & _m o!r means he us$1 ev5 :atev] he _h k (1 b yet all he attempt$ 0 9 va91 !n at la/ he put into ! ,w9e no small portion ( salt1 & %ook !m bo? toge!r v /rongly1 b all 9 va91 insomu* t he left my ,w9e corrupt z he f\nd x & out ( all hope ( re/or+ x4 ,b because !re 0 too mu* salt ?r[n into ! ,w9e1 yea s mu* z t x might be p]ceiv$ ev5 by ! ta/1 ! ,w9e 0 r5dr$ unfit to be drunk1 ?\gh x %\ld h !reby recov]$ its =m] cle>ness4 ,s !re rema9$ no?+ else to be done !re)all1 save ! extract+ ( its _s by di/illation4 ,yet nev]!less ,i _h a good m9d yet to try :e!r or no x c\ld possibly be fre$ f t t5acity3 to ?is end !re=e ,i k9dl$ "s sulphuriz$ rags1 be+ spr9kl$ ov] ) ! m9]al or o> ( lead r$uc$ into p[d]1 & ) t fume imbu$ ,i my ,w9e1 z is ! usual cu/om :5 ,w9es are ?r\gh corruption deg5]at$ f _! good /ate or condition4 ,i add$ !reto ! o> ( lead because t z ! sulphur 0 burn+ ! fume ( ! lead might p5etrate ! ,w9e & precipitate all ! defilem5ts to ! bottom4 ,b ?is exp]im5t did n fadge4 ,!n ,i took m]cury & mixt x ) sulphur aft] ! a=e%[n mann] 9 ! =ego+ ,*apt] & dipt "s rags !re9 & k9dl$ !m1 hop+ t ! m]cury be+ transmut$ into fume w\ld h +ress into ! ,w9e4 ,b yet x appe>$ q contr>y 9 ! use1 ! sulphur inde$ 0 consum$ by burn+1 b ! m]cury w\ld emit no fume1 b 0 contr>ily turn$ into a r$ p[d]1 & /uck on to ! burnt rags4 ,aft] ^! burn+s1 7viz4 ( ?is m]curializ$ sulphur7 (t5 reit]at$1 ! ,w9e did n smell ( ! ,brim/one1 z x's usual to d1 b ( ,musk or ,amb]grease1 & recov]$ its =m] cl>ity2 b yet n fit to be drunk because ( ! ov]mu* quantity ( ! salt ?r[n !re9to4 ,?us x happ5$ unto me1 ! :i* ?+ o!rs may consid] ( ) a m accurate m$itation1 & may haply 7f ?is hi/ory appreh5d su* ?+s1 z may 9 o!r matt]s be v pr(itable4 ,= x is n 9 va9 t ,i m5tion ^! ?+s 9 ?is place4 ,en\gh is said to ! wise4 ',tis suffici5t t ,i h %[$ ! way1 if any "o refuse to g 9 ! same let him blame himself4 ,,lxxxvi4 ,h[ our moi/ fires ( ,salt are able aft] a sort to fix ! yell[ & common sulphur1 s t x may be us$ ) pr(it bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,take "o "p ( yell[ sulphur beat5 into p[d]1 & f\r or five times s mu* 9 weight ( ! con-c5trat$ fire ( salt pet]1 :i* _s p\r ^u ! said p[d] 9 a glass cucurbit1 & ab/ract x !ncefrom sev]al times by an ,alembick2 ?is done1 ! sulphur 9 ! cucurbit w get a r$ col\r & become pellucid or transp>5t4 ,if x resolves 9 ! air into a fat oil1 ! op]ation is well h&l$2 if n ! lab\r is to be repeat$ ei!r ) ! self same fire or ) m new1 :i* is ! bett] way4 ,= ! said fires are to be s (t5 drawn (f !ncefrom untill x fl[ or resolve into a fat oil3 ,an oil ,i say ( sulphur :i* is endu$ ) great virtues1 n onely 9 ,al*ymy & ,m$ic9e1 b may likewise be us$ 9 o!r arts ) a great deal ( pr(it4 ,b especially x is an egregi\s ,balsom1 resi/+ all ! sicknesses ( ! ,lungs1 & o!r putrify+ corruptions1 z %all be app>5tly evid5c$ 9 ! foll[+ ,c5turies1 m l>gely treat+ ab\t ^! ?+s4 ,,lxxxvii4 ,a way ( turn+ ,antimony into a sn[-:ite m$icam5t1 by our moi/ fires ( salts1 & :i* is ( safe & pr(itable use aga9/ ! ,plague1 all ,fev]s1 & o!r diseases4 ,:5 ! ,regulus ( ,antimony made p] se )\t iron1 & beat5 into a p[d] is p]fus$ or ?r\ghly moi/5$ ) ! con-c5trat$ fire ( salt pet]1 & is = a :ile kept 9 w>m s&2 ! moi/ fire burns ! ,regulus ( ! ,antimony into a :ite p[d]4 ,aft] t ! :ole %all be ( a :ite col\r1 p\r !reto common wat]1 & x w imbibe or draw to x ! fire ( ! nit]1 :i* w aga9 be fitt+ = o!r lab\rs1 & p]=m ! (fice ( _s ( nit]4 ,! :ite p[d] be+ by _m wa%+s r5dr$ sweet1 & !n dri$1 p]=ms ! (fice ( an excell5t diaphoretick m$icam5t & may ) safety be us$2 x /rongly resi/s ! ,plague1 all ,fev]s & o!r diseases1 t are to be expell$ by sweat4 ,,lxxxviii4 ,by :at means black & crude ,antimony is to be r$uc$ by ! nitr\s fire into a :ite p[d]1 & ! combu/ible & yell[ sulphur sep>at$ !refrom1 t x may s]ve z a ,panaca = ! resi/+ ( all diseases1 & may op]ate by ! f\r ,emunctories1 ,vomit1 ,/ool1 ,sweat1 & ,ur9e4 ,antimony is by s mu* ! bett] & nobl]1 by h[ mu* ! long] & fair] ,rays or ,/ria's x appe>s to be (1 & !re=e su* is ( great] efficacy 9 m$ic9e ?an all o!r sorts4 ,to ?is !re=e be+ p[d]$1 p\r s mu* ( ! nitr\s fire z may s]ve to dissolve x2 ! :i* fire w pres5tly ev5 9 ! cold1 beg9 ! "w ( its dissolv+4 ,:5 t is done1 put ! glass 9 w>m s& t all ! ,antimony may be dissolv$1 & its yell[ sulphur may swim at top ( ! solution l a yell[ p[d]4 ,! solution be+ cold1 /ra9 x ?or\gh a pure l9n5 cloa?1 & ! sulphur w /ay beh9d 9 ! cloa?1 & ha? its peculi> use 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,b to ! solution p\r common wat]1 !reby to qu5* & weak5 ! nitr\s fire1 s t ! ,antimony may fall d[n to ! bottom1 9 ! =m ( a t5d] & sn[-:ite p[d]2 ! :i* be+ well wa%$ & dri$1 may be made use ( z a ,panaca to drive away _m diseases3 ,= x op]ate? ) a s+ul> efficacy by all ! ,emunctories1 b yet v safely1 unless any "o do? too fooli%ly & unskilfully abuse ! adm9i/ration2 ,x is also endu$ ) all ^? virtues t ,i h ascrib$ to my r$ ,panaca4 ,,lxxxix4 ,by :at means ! con-c5tr$ fire ( ,kit*9 salt drives ov] ,antimony 9 a retort l ,butt]1 & af=de? a matt] ( pr(itable use 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,p\r ^u ! ,regulus ( ,antimony beat5 into a p[d]1 ! heavy con-c5trat$ oil ( common salt1 ! :i* be+ aga9 drawn (f !ncefrom 9 a retort by di/illation1 br+s ov] ) x z mu* ( ! ,regulus ( ! ,antimony z x c1 & asc5de? l a ?ick ,butt]4 ,x is a mighty fire1 & v fit = ! rip5+ ( "s immature metals2 & )all is mo/ pr(itable 9 ,surg]y1 & lays a good ,basis & f\ndation = ! cur+ ( incurable & canc]\s ,ulc]s4 ,if y p\r wat] ^u ?is oil1 ! ,antimony precipitate? out ( x1 9 ! =m ( a :ite p[d]2 & is to be aft]w>ds well wa%$ & dri$2 s t be+ r$uc$ into t :ite p[d]1 x becomes a good m$icam5t to be us$ 9 all ^? diseases1 :]e9 ! a=esaid m$icam5ts are appliable2 b ) ?is caution1 t x be giv5 b 9 a v small dose1 because x is ( a m p[]full op]ation ?an ! a=ego+ m$icam5ts prep>$ by ! help ( ! nitr\s fire are (1 & t = ?is reason1 because ! oil ( common salt makes ?+s fugaci\s or fly+1 b ! nitr\s fires r5d]s !m m con/ant 9 ! fire4 ,,xc4 ,! way ( turn+ m]cury into a r$1 & /rongly purg+ m$icam5t by ! op]ation ( ! nitr\s fire4 ,ab/ract two or ?ree p>ts ( our nitr\s fire1 f "o "p ( purg$ m]cury1 by di/illation 9 a glass cucurbit2 & x w make ! m]cury f> m fixt ?an if ,aqua ,=tis 7 _m times drawn (f !refrom by di/illation4 ,?is r$ m]cury is to be fre$ f its salt9ess ) common wat]1 & s becomes a /rong purge1 & is to be us$ 9 a small dose ( "o1 two1 ?ree1 or at ! mo/ f\r gra9s1 & effecte? ! cure ( ,morbus ,gallicus1 & o!r su* l loa?some diseases4 ,aft] ! same mann] !re may be easily prep>$1 n onely sundry & excell5t m$icam5ts1 by ! op]ation ( our moi/ fires1 b !re may be likewise done ?+s ( great mom5t 9 ,al*ymy & o!r arts2 conc]n+ :i* "t w n p]mit me at ?is pres5t to make a m ample n>ration (1 b ,i w remit x to ! next foll[+ ,c5turies4 ,n[ =asmu* z ,i call 9 ?is ,treatise ! conc5trat$ spirits ( salt1 moi/ fires1 & yet z to _! outw>d %ape !y repres5t no %ew ( fire at all2 ,i deem x necess>y to %ew by a m firm demon/ration1 t !y ab\nd n onely ) fi]y virtues1 b also are 7aft] _! inside is turn$ outw>ds1 & _! outside inw>ds7 true1 visible1 palpable1 & s5sible fires1 b especially ! nitr\s fire1 :i* be/ ( all confirms ?is our op9ion & say+1 x be+ prep>$ by ! ,*ymick ,art & op]ation out ( a fi]y subject4 ,,xci4 ,! way ( conv]t+ or turn+ ! int]nal & yell[ col\r ( our moi/ & :ite nitr\s fire f ! inmo/ p>ts1 outw>d1 & mak+ x visible4 ,t !re is hidd5 a yell[ness & r$ness 9 nit]1 is n beyond ! rea* ( any ones capacity1 b x is v easily likely1 & cr$ible4 ,= see+ t salt pet] is a sol> *ild1 x mu/ necess>ily answ] to or resemble its fa!r ! ,sun 9 col\r1 =m1 virtue & efficacy1 if x w\ld pur*ase belief ) any "o z to its orig9al & nativity4 ,b salt pet] %9es ) a :ite col\r1 b ! ,sun is clad ) a yell[ g>m5t & %9es l ! fire2 insomu* t !re is no correspond5cy or lik5ess ( col\rs1 ?\gh o!rwise !re is f\nd ! greate/ similitude 9 burn+1 & 9 rip5+ all ?+s4 ,?is onely be+ ! diff]5ce betwe5 salt pet] & ! ,sun1 ! "o1 viz4 ! pet] do? p>ticul>ly onely augm5t1 rip5 & advance all ?+s2 b ! ,sun do? univ]sally be/[ on all ?+s1 life1 increase or gr[?1 & nutrim5t1 b yet ! salt 8 companion is an help+ assi/ant z %all be evid5tly prov$ 9 ! end ( ?is book4 ,i d v]ily believe1 t if x 7 an easily accompli%able ?+ by u1 viz4 to extrav]t ! int]nal & innate r$ness 9 salt pet] outw>ds1 & to sep>ate ! same f its unclean & gross body1 & knew we h[ to r5d] x fix & con/ant1 we %\ld p]=m ?+s ( mo/ great mom5t1 9 an univ]sal way4 ,b yet = ! remov+ ( ?is d\bt1 ,i w %ew t salt pet] is ! son ( ,sol1 ?\gh 7z to its outw>d ,physiognomy7 x resembles n its ,fa!r4 ,i d !re=e say1 t its ,fa!r is ! yell[ ,sun1 f him x is g5]at$1 b yet by ! help ( ! :ite ,moon1 %e is ! ,"m1 & be/[s on x ! :ite col\r4 ,b ,i say1 t ! pat]nal bl\d & fi]y virtues x hides 9 its inmo/ b[els4 ,s wisely is ,salt ,pet] sign$ by its ,p>5ts1 viz4 by ! ,sun its ,fa!r1 & ! ,moon its ,"m4 ,! ,fa!r be/[s on ?is1 8 ,son a fi]y he>t2 ! ,"m a :ite & cold body2 f h5ce 'tis t x is clad ) an ,h]maphroditical nature1 be+ ,male & ,female toge!r1 hot & cold1 r$ & :ite1 vivify+ & kill+4 ,,xcii4 ,( ! admirable nature ( ,magnetism1 attract+ to x self its l4 ,accord+ to my simple & small judgm5t1 ! r$ col\r ( salt pet] is n 7by ! op]ation ( any o!r ?+7 to be sep>at$ f its :ite body1 bett] & m commodi\sly ?an by ! aff9ity & lik5ess ( "s c]ta9 magnet t w t\* x4 ,= example3 ,let u consid] a little ( common gold & common quick-silv]1 !y are s l9k$ ) a tye ( mutual love1 & int]nal lik5ess to ea* o!r2 t ! "o draws ! o!r unto x self4 ,= if 9 deal+ ) m]cury any portion !re( %\ld happ5 to fall on ! gr\nd1 & da%+ x self into a ?\s& ,atoms1 x _c be by any k9d ( way bett] gott5 toge!r aga91 ?an by ! help ( su* a magnet1 z w attract to x self ! disp]s$ & dilat$ ,atoms2 su* a magnet metals are1 & especially gold1 z be+ conjoyn$ to x 9 ! ne>e/ aff9ity2 !re=e ,i sweep toge!r ?is s widely disp]s$ m]cury1 toge!r ) ! e>? & o!r defilem5ts f :i* ! said m]cury is sc>cely di/+ui%able z be+ all ov] cov]$ !re)all3 & to ^! defilem5ts d ,i put a piece ( copp]1 silv] or gold1 :i* be+ well %ak5 to & ag5 among/ ^! fil!s1 draws to x self ! widely disp]s$ & small ,atoms ( ! m]cury1 & s recov]s x by extract+ x out ( all t rubbi%4 ,n[ :5 ! metal ha? attract$ m]cury en\gh1 & c attract no m1 ! m]cury is to be wip$ (f f ! metal ) a l9n5 cloa?2 :i* be+ aga9 well %ook among/ ! tra% z y did a=e1 draws to x self ! o!r ,atoms3 ^! lab\rs are to be s (t5 repeat$1 till x be all extract$1 & s r5d]s x !e ! same )\t any loss4 ,j s & aft] ! self same mann] may ! inmo/ s\l1 & :i* is l>gely disp]s$ ?r\gh\t ! :ole body ( ! salt pet]1 be extract$ !ncefrom2 7 onely su* a magnet b kn[n unto u1 z _h a great aff9ity ) ! s\l ( ! nit]4 ,i w yet set d[n ano!r1 & a m evid5t similitude1 t s ! bus9ess may become ! m cle> & manife/ & be ! bett] und]/ood4 ,,xciii4 ,a cle> & evid5t demon/ration1 :]eby is %[n t ev5 ! mo/ hidd5 ?+s may be manife/$ & r5dr$ visible by _! magnets4 ,let ! admirable nature & prop]ty ( ! common magnet be well consid]$2 nature hav+ end[$ x ) two pla9ly contr>y virtues1 "o ( attraction1 ! o!r ( expulsion4 ,= on "o ( its sides x draws iron to x self1 & on ! o!r ( its sides x drives x (f2 & ?us x does1 n onely 9 its great pieces1 b also :5 'tis brok5 into v small bits4 ,= always on "o side x draws to x self ! iron1 & on ! o!r side drives x f x self1 by ?is op]ation respect+ bo? poles1 viz4 ! ,nor!rn & ! ,s\!rn4 ,b to return to my purpose3 ,i w demon/rate by evid5t examples & op]ation1 t ! inmo/ & mo/ hidd5 nature & prop]ties ( ?+s1 are wont to be mo/ evid5tly manife/$ & obta9$1 by attract+1 & repell+ magnets4 ,= all ! ?+s t are1 h _! enemies & _! fri5ds1 z %all be prov$ 9 ! foll[+ op]ations4 ,,xciv4 ,an op]ation demon/rat+ or affirm+1 t ! int]nal & hidd5 natures & prop]ties ( ?+s may be manife/$ & obta9$ by attractive or repulsive magnets4 ,dissolve "s lots ( lead1 & su* z is :olly void ( silv]1 9 ,aq4 ,=tis1 & precipitate ! lead by p\r+ !reunto "s salt wat]1 ?is precipitat$ lead wa% ) fair wat] & dry x4 ,take "s ?ree or f\r ounces ( ?is ,calx ( lead1 & !reto admix a fif? "p ( pure gold1 be+ fir/ r$uc$ into mo/ pure & mo/ subtile ,atoms1 on su* wise z ha? be5 taught 9 o!r places ( my writ+s2 b if y h n at h& su* a ,calx1 use ano!r ,calx ( gold prep>$ any k9d ( way1 b yet ! fir/ ,calx is ! fitte/ = ?is op]ation4 ,melt bo? ! ,calx's1 viz4 ! lead5 & gold5 "o 9 a crucible1 t ! lead may become a fusile /one2 b ! gold ,calx w 7by ?is op]ation7 be mu* heavi]1 & be :ite1 ?is :it5ess is no?+ else save pure & good silv]1 drawn out ( ,saturn by ,sol sympa!tically1 & made visible1 :i* 7a=e7 lay hidd5 9 ! lead 9 a spiritual & invisible mann]4 ,b "s may "h dem&2 =asmu* z !re is s mu* silv] hidd5 9 all lead1 :5ce comes x t none are f\nd t get x out f !nce8 ,i answ]1 t !re are inde$ a _m t w\ld get out great masses ( silv] out ( lead1 did !y b und]/& ! art1 & c\ld s br+ x to effect4 ,b see+ !y are ignorant ( ! natures ( metals & _! prop]ties1 & "k n h[ to d any ?+1 !y _c become ma/]s ( _! wi%es4 ,n[ 9 ?is extraction1 !re is a two-fold cause pres5ts x self1 viz4 ,sympa?y1 & ,antipa?y4 ,! gold by reason ( ! k9 & amity x ha? ) ! lead1 draws !ncefrom unto x self ! spiritual silv]2 & because ( an inbr$ hatr$ x has to salt1 x drives away ! same f x self4 ,! gold !re=e 79 extract+ ! spiritual silv] out ( ! lead7 ha? an assi/ant1 aid+ x by a contr>y op]ation1 & s br++ to pass1 t !re is s mu* ! m silv] extract$1 because ! salt be+ add$ to ! lead1 do? by reason ( t inbr$ enmity & diff]5ce 'twixt x & silv] drive ?is1 viz4 ! silv] away f x z its enemy4 ,& al?\gh t out ( su* lead prep>$ ) salt may silv] be always molt51 yea )\t add+ any gold !reunto1 me]ly because ( ! inimiciti\sness t is betwe5 silv] & salt1 :]eby is caus$ t ! silv] is ?ru/ out ( ! lead by ! same z by its enemy2 yet s mu* silv] is n gott5 by t way1 no n by ! half1 z is drawn out by ! addition ( gold4 ,= :5 ! gold attracts1 & ! salt expels1 !re are made two actions toge!r1 ! "o by ,sympa?y1 ! o!r by ,antipa?y1 bo? aim+ at ?is m>k1 viz4 to extract ! hidd5 silv] & gold out ( ! lead4 ,let !re be evaporat$ 9 a cupel two small c5t5>ies or hundr$s weight1 ea* ( l weight2 & to "o ( ! c5t5>ies add "s p\nds 7( ! proportionable small weight z ! c5t5>ies are7 ( pure gold1 & !re w come f t c5t5>y m silv] by ! help ( ! gold1 ?an f ! o!r1 :]eto 0 add$ no gold3 ,b ! ga9 by ?is op]ation w n be mu*1 or haply none at all2 b ?is is onely to %ew1 t x is v]ily possible1 = gold be+ put ^u ! cupel ) lead1 to get "s silv] !re\t (1 & to be m 9 weight2 :i* effect is produc$ onely by a sympa!tical faculty4 ,be n[ if salt do? also l5d to gold its assi/ance1 !n is !re a tw(old op]ation ( a d\ble op]ator2 :il/ 9 extract+ ( ! silv] out ( ! lead1 ! gold is occupi$ 9 attract+1 & ! salt 9 expulsion4 ,^! ?+s 7 ( necessity to be laid op5 by me1 =asmu* z !y tea* by :at means ! inmo/ & mo/ pure p>ts are to be sep>at$ f ! m gross2 s t e "o may "k ! natures & prop]ties ( ?+s !mselves1 viz4 ) :at love !y imbrace ea* o!r1 or :at hatr$ !re is betwixt !m4 ,by ?is exp]im5t !n1 may any wise & und]/&+ man easily le>n & believe1 t ev5 out ( salt pet] or any o!r :ite body1 ! r$ s\l may be extract$4 ,:osoev] !re=e %all "k h[ to get ^! help]s1 viz4 ,sympa?y & ,antipa?y = 8 purpose1 %all nev] lab\r 9 va91 b %all at all times reap fruit by 8 lab\rs4 ,& z we h %ewn t out ( any lead1 by ! help ( gold1 a good "p ( silv] may be extract$2 s likewise may ! same be cle>ly prov$ to be done ) ! o!r metals1 & :i* may also be effect$ )\t ! help ( gold4 ,yet nev]!less ! m fixt metal do? m readily & will+ly atract ! m volatile & pur] "p ( ! o!r impur] metals1 ?an an unclean metal do?1 & ev5 mu* m readily yet1 :5 !re is a=e adjoyn$ to t metal f :i* any ?+ is to be extract$1 an enemy ( t ?+ :i* y lab\r to extract4 ,^u ?is acc\nt !re=e 0 ,i will+ to ins]t an exp]im5t1 t s none might acc\nt ( ! ?+ m5tion$ z ( small mom5t1 b r t he accurately pond] !reupon 9 8 m9d1 t s he may !reby arrive to ?+s ( great mom5t by a well exam9+ ( ! same4 ,n[ z x ha? be5 cle>ly & evid5tly taught t fixt silv] may be gott5 out ( any lead1 z well by ,sympa?y z by ,antipa?y1 ev5 s may x easily be prov$1 t ! spiritual gold may be extract$ out ( o!r metals1 p>tly by ,antipa?y1 & p>tly by ,sympa?y1 b mu* easi] by ,antipa?y & ,sympa?y joyntly toge!r1 s t "o matt] may draw unto its self ! object x loves1 & ! o!r may drive f x :at x hates2 z we h prov$ 9 lead4 ,if !n ?is may be done 9 metals1 :y may x n be likewise done 9 o!r subjects4 ,we w !re=e proce$ on & see1 :e!r or no x c be s br\ght to pass1 t ! hidd5 r$ness may be drawn out ( salt pet] by ,sympa?y & ,antipa?y4 ,hav+ !re=e und]/ood by ! ?+s already spok51 t l draws to x self its l1 & is repell$ f its unlike1 !re rema9s no?+ else = u to d b to "k :at t l is1 by :i* salt pet] suff]s x self to be extract$4 ,:5 we advis$ly consid] ! rise or bir? ( salt pet]1 x is n to u unkn[n t x draws its orig9ality f ! excrem5ts ( animals1 b especially f ! dung ( horn$ ,bea/s1 z ,c[s & %eep4 ,& =asmu* z ,%eep & ,c[s d fe$ onely on ,h]bs & ,grass t gr[ 9 ! ,fields1 & t ^? vegetables d proce$ f ! t]re/rial salt by ! help ( ! sol> beams1 x is m cle>ly evid5t ?an ! ,noon-day light1 t ! hot ,sun is ! ,fa!r ( salt pet] & ! cold night ! ,"m1 ! e>? ! ,nurse1 & ,salt ! ,food1 nutrim5t & encrease ( ! same2 ! :i* is to be und]/ood z 9 ref]5ce to ! ,macrocosm or great ,_w4 ,b ! vegetables1 or all %rubs1 h]bs1 & all grass :i* arise out ( ! e>? 9 ! ,macrocosm1 _c be m aptly comp>$ ) ought1 ?an ) ! ,hairs & ,wool ( ,m5 & ,bea/s1 :i* are born out ( ! e>? ( ! ,microcosm or out ( ! animal body1 l z ! %rubs & h]bs1 & grass d spr+ =? & gr[ out ( ! ,macrocosmical ,e>?4 ,^u ?is score1 ! hairs1 ho(s1 or claws1 & horns ( ,bea/s2 likewise ! fea!rs & claws ( ,birds1 & also ! tee? & scales ( ,fi%es1 d altoge!r squ>e z to _! similitude ) salt pet]2 !y be+ su* ?+s z :]e\t (1 toge!r ) o!r ! sup]flu\s excrem5ts ( nature1 true & good salt pet] may be made ) ease4 ,& l z to ! procreation ( vegetables 9 ! ,microcosm1 & = _! increase or gr[?1 !re is requisite fat & salt e>?1 ! w>m spl5dor ( ! sun1 & ! fruitfull ,ra91 :]eby all k9ds ( fruits are born1 & rip5$2 b contr>ily by ! p5ury or want ( salt 7x be+ ! onely nutrim5t17 & ( ! w>m ,sun beams1 & ( ! ,ra9 :i* is ! promot] ( all f]tility1 e ?+ t is vegetable mu/ ne$s p]i% & die2 ev5 s is x 9 ! body ( ,man3 ,= z long z ! he>t ( ,man is 9 a prosp]\s heal?fulness1 & t ! c5tral fire1 or vital _s1 & radical moi/ure be n defective1 all ?+s are well & 9 good equipage1 & ! :ole body takes increase or gr[?1 & ! hairs gr[ pl5tifully3 ,b on ! contr>y1 :5 meat & dr9k fail1 ! :ole body suff]s loss1 consumes & )]s away & ! hairs fall (f4 ,b to comprise all 9 brief1 ,i say1 t all gr[?s & augm5tations z well 9 ! ,macrocosm z 9 ! ,microcosm1 mu/ ( necessity be at a /& & less5 z soon z ! w>m sol> beams1 toge!r ) ! nutrim5t x self cease? & is defici5t4 ,s !n x is a tru?1 t 9 ,man z be+ a ,microcosm or little ,_w1 & 9 ! o!r animals1 ! hairs may be comp>$ ) ! ,trees1 ,%rubs1 ,h]bs1 & ,grass ( ! great ,_w1 because ( ! great lik5ess t is betwe5 !m4 ,& !re=e ! hairs ( animals & ho(s1 claws1 fea!rs & scales ( !m are v l to salt pet]1 insomu* t "o "p do? aft] a sympa!tical mann] extract f ! o!r1 ! mo/ great virtues & inmo/ s\l1 & s "o do? manife/ ! o!r4 ,= example1 :5 ! sk91 hairs1 claws1 ho(s1 or nails ( a man or any o!r animal1 z likewise ! fea!rs ( ,birds are sme>$ ) ! _s ( nit]1 or ano9t$ !re)all1 !y pres5tly become z yell[ z gold1 & d z t'7 put on a gold5 hue4 ,x may n[ be dem&$1 f :5ce arise? t col\r8 comes x f ! hairs !mselves1 or f ! nit] _s8 ,if t gold5 col\r did arise f ! hairs !mselves1 !n x w\ld ( necessity be1 t x %\ld also discov] x self1 :5 ! hairs are moi/5$ ) o!r %>p & /rong wat]s2 b ?us 'twill nev] d1 b onely :5 !y are sme>$ ) ! _s ( nit]1 or else ) ,aq4 ,=tis1 :i* conta9e? ! nit] _s4 ,f ^! ?+s !re=e x is evid5t1 t ! sup]fluities ( ! ,microcosm h a mo/ notable aff9ity ) ! sup]fluities ( ! ,macrocosm1 viz4 h]bs1 & grass4 ,h5ce comes x to pass1 t "o "p draws or sucks f ! o!r "p its be/ virtues & p[]1 & r5d]s !m visible1 :i* a=e lay hidd5 invisibly & impalpably 9 _! gross bodies4 ,,xcv4 ,! mann] ( extract+ out ( nit] its gold-l s\l4 ,if we w\ld g ! ne>e/ way to "w ) nit] to extract its s\l1 !n ! gross nit] is fir/ to be mundifi$ by di/illation1 !n aft]w>ds out ( ?is purg$ body is ! mo/ pure "p to be extract$ by a conv5i5t magnet1 & ! gross fces to be remov$2 & ?is mo/ pure s\l to be br\ght by conc5tration & fixation to ! utmo/ degree ( p]fection & dignity4 ,& albeit ,i c\ld "h set d[n 9 m cle> expressions1 ! mann] ( extract+ x1 yet ,i am n s m9d$ to d because ( ! unwor?y4 ,let ?is manuduction suffice1 :]eby is %[n :at means x is to be done by1 viz4 by "s magnet attract+ to x self its l by a magnetick op]ation4 ,i c at all times exhibit su* a yell[ gold l s\l ( nit]1 & use x 9 ! sicknesses ( my neighb\r4 ,b1 en\gh z t\*+ ^! matt]s1 we %all be m l>ge conc]n+ !m1 9 ! foll[+ ,c5turies4 ,,xcvi4 ,h[ ! moi/ & cold fire ( nit] is to be s ord]$ z to yield its visible flame4 ,put "s ounces ( our con-c5trat$ & moi/ fire ( nit] 9 a glass1 & p\r !reupon drop by drop a %>p ,lixivium made ( ,wood a%es1 or r ( fix$ nit]1 & keep p\r+ on s long1 till all ! noise1 fum+1 & ebullition cease1 & t ! moi/ fire x self be :olly allay$ & sla94 ,?is done1 all ! corrod+ faculty is tak5 away f t fire1 :i* said fire do? by ?is op]ation return to its =m] nature1 & is *ang$ into su* a salt pet] z x 0 a=e its be+ conv]t$ into a moi/ fire4 ,out ( ?is salt pet]1 be+ n[ made pur] & bett] by s _m conv]sions & op]ations1 may a new moi/ fire be extract$ by di/illation & con-c5tration1 :i* is f> bett] & mu* /rong] ?an ! =m]4 ,& n[ if ?is second moi/ fire be aga9 ext+ui%$ ) a ,lixivium ( fixt nit]1 & be aga9 turn$ into salt pet]1 & ?is pet] be by a new di/illation & con-c5tration turn$ into a moi/ fire1 ?is said fire w be endu$ ) f> great] virtues3 ,= 9 e mortification & vivification x becomes "o degree /rong]1 nobl]1 & m efficaci\s2 & s is ! salt pet] x self too by ^? conv]sions & r$uctions exalt$ sev]al degrees1 & is at l5g? br\ght to t pass1 t x c d m wond]full ?+s ?an ! common is wont to d2 = "o p\nd ( su* a salt pet] be+ exalt$ to ! utmo/ degree ( subtilty is f> m efficaci\s ?an _m p\nds ( common salt pet]1 & /rong]1 & mu* excels x 9 virtue4 ,b x is n exp$i5t t e "o %\ld "k1 :at may be effect$ ) su* a mo/ subtile & mo/ pure salt pet]4 ,! anci5t ,philosoph]s hid ! prep>ation & use ( common salt pet]2 & :y %\ld n we also hide su* a salt pet] exalt$ to ! utmo/ degree ( subtilty1 :]e) ! common pet] is n at all comp>able1 especially 9 all su* lab\rs :]eunto ! common sort is wont to be appli$1 ?is op]ates mu* readil]1 & f> bett] & m effectually4 ,b t ! tru? may be cle>] ?an ! noonday1 ,i w add "o op]ation ( a metallick transmutation1 by :i* x %all be cle>ly evid5c$ unto e "o :at su* a mo/ subtile salt pet] is able to effect4 ,,xcvii4 ,an op]ation %ew+ ! mann] h[ by ! help ( salt pet] promot$ to ! highe/ degree ( subtilty1 ! sup]flu\s combu/ible sulphur ( ! imp]fect metals may be k9dl$ & burnt up2 ev5 z common fire burns up wood1 insomu* z no?+ w be left rema9+ save a little fixt salt & a%es2 s likewise 9 ?is burn+ up ( ! impure metals by our mo/ pure salt pet]1 !re rema9s also no?+ save t fixt gold & silv] :i* lay spiritually hidd5 9 ! metal1 & is n[ left by ! combu/ible ,scoria's4 ,e "o kn[s t out ( ! common ,salt ,pet] & ,brim/one1 may ,gunp[d] be made2 b yet %ort 9 goodness1 ( t :i* is made ( purifi$ salt pet]4 ,by h[ mu* ! pur] & subtil] ! salt pet] is1 s mu* ! bett] & /rong] p[d] do? x make4 ,! same may be und]/ood z t\*+ ! o!r uses ( salt pet]4 ,fur!r1 e "o kn[s t ! common salt pet] r$uce? ! common metals into a ,scoria by burn+ !m1 & wa%e? gold & silv]1 & leaves !m pure1 conc]n+ :i* fi]y wa%+ ,i h hi!rto m5tion$ sev]al ?+s4 ,b t ! common salt pet] do? p]=m ?is wa%+ bett] ?an ! pure1 & ?is pure bett] & m efficaci\sly ?an ! pure/1 is no su* matt] 9 ! lea/1 :i* ?+ exp]i5ce w mo/ manife/ly op5 to him :o w try ! same4 ,v]ily a small fire w n d ^? ?+s :i* a great] w d1 nor w ?is great] effect su* ?+s z ! greate/ w1 & ?is is s evid5t & manife/ t !re is none d>es d5y x4 ,take "o "p ( ! ,regulus ( ,antimony & f\r p>ts ( pure ,t92 melt !m 9 a crucible & p\r !m out1 & let !m cool2 ?is mass makes all iron & /eel fusile1 !re=e :5 y w\ld melt iron or /eel1 fill a crucible ) ei!r ( ! metals1 set x 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 & leave x s long 9 ! ,coles till all ! matt] wax highly r$ hot4 ,!n take (f ! cov] & put into ! crucible1 half z mu* ( ! said mixt mass ( ,regulus ( ,antimony & ,t91 z ! iron or /eel put 9 ! crucible weigh$1 !n put on ! cov]1 & cov] x ov] ) ! ,coles1 & urge ! fire z /rongly z ev] possibly y c1 t s ! mass y put 91 may cause ! iron or /eel to melt4 ,:5 'tis all well molt51 p\r x pres5tly =?1 lea/ ! ,t9 fly+ away 9 fume1 leave ! molt5 iron1 & s x return$ to its =m] h>dness & n suff] x self to be fus$4 ,?is matt] consi/+ ( ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 ,t91 & ,iron1 or ,/eel1 is s h>d1 t y may /rike fire !re\t ( ) a fl9t4 ,n[ !n if y w\ld exp]im5t ! abovesaid combu/ion or burn+ up1 take a good /rong crucible made ( pott]s e>?1 & fill x ) salt pet]1 set x on live ,coals s t ! salt pet] may melt1 !n hav+ ca/ y\r t9 & iron 9 ! =m ( small rods1 heat "o end ( ! rods s z n to melt1 hold ! o!r end 9 a pair ( ,tongs1 & put x into ! molt5 salt pet]1 t ! iron toge!r ) ! t9 & ,regulus ( ,antimony may be burnt up z if x 7 wood1 & vani% away ) ! flame into a fume4 ,= almo/ all t9 & iron are a me] sulphur1 & be+ consum$ by ! flame1 leave no?+ else 9 ! crucible save ,scoria's1 :i* be+ wa%$ ) wat]1 & boil$ on a cupel or te/ ) lead & bl[n (f1 d leave beh9d1 ! true gold & silv] hidd5 9 bo? metals4 ,= :5 by ! flame ( s pure a salt pet]1 ! impure sulphur ( ! iron & t9 is burnt up1 x mu/ necess>ily be t :at good soev] 0 9 ! metals d rema9 beh9d4 ,i d n !re=e "h set d[n ?is op]ation1 z if ,i w\ld !reby promise any "o gold5 m\nta9s4 ,no su* matt]4 ,= ,i onely manife/ ^!1 & su* l lab\rs me]ly = ?is end1 t e "o may "k1 t salt pet] be+ br\ght to a requisite purity1 is wont to burn up imp]fect metals z "o burns up wood2 & x may be easily ga!r$ !ncefrom1 t su* a pure salt pet] do? z to its virtues mu* exce$ ! common pet]4 ,z = su* l lab\rs ( burn+ up ! imp]fect metals by salt pet] purifi$ 9 a due mann]1 & ( gett+ pure gold & silv] ) pr(it1 !y %all be taught 9 ! foll[+ ,c5tury 7,god will+47 ,= ev5 z ?is fir/ ,c5tury do? = ! mo/ "p treat ( fire & salt2 s ! *iefe/ "p ( ! foll[+ ,c5tury %all treat ( ! wond]full & great efficacy ( purifi$ salt pet] 9 de/roy+1 & r$uc+ metals1 & t ) great bett]+ ( !m1 & ) no small pr(it4 ,& albeit ,i 0 desir\s ( ins]t+ 9 ?is fir/ ,c5tury1 su* l pr(itable bett]+s ( ! metals1 yet x c\ld n well be done2 pr9cipally because t !re are _m o!r ?+s conc]n+ ! pr(itable use ( ! con-c5trat$ spirits ( salt1 t ,i mu/ necess>ily pass ov] "h1 because ! numb] ( ?is ,c5tury is already up1 & !re=e mu/ ,i ref] !m to ! foll[+ ,c5turies4 ,& =asmu* z !re is frequ5t m5tion made 9 ?is ,c5tury1 ( glasses & crucibles1 :i* none c be )\t 9 ! prep>+ & use ( ^! moi/ fires1 because ( ! _m haz>ds & losses :]e)al common in/rum5ts are accompani$1 = !y (t5 break1 or else easily let out or spill ! boil+ matt]s2 x is altoge!r requisite t ,i %\ld "h h manife/$ ?is excell5t inv5tion ( m9e1 :i* prev5te? all su* discommodities2 & :i* ,i h9t$ at 9 ! second "p ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,b :]eas ,i h be/[$ bo? ^? inv5tions !re on ! poor1 ( me] gift1 x w\ld be an unju/ ?+ to take away f !m :at is !irs2 nay r !y %\ld h by good "r m be/[$ on !m4 ,s !n be+ n able to proce$ any f>!r z to ?is case1 ?is ?+ onely rema9s1 viz4 an affirmation t nei!r ,m$ic9e nor ,al*ymy c want or be )\t su* excell5t ,inv5tions4 ,b yet if any "o desires to h !m1 he may write to ^? two m51 to :om ,i h giv5 !m1 t !y may trade = ! poor2 :atsoev] any "o t is desir\s ( kn[+ ^? secrets %all b>ga9 ) !m =1 he w n be repuls$ b obta9 8 desire1 & pur*ase f !m ! secret2 ! :i* process ,i w nev]!less describe1 omitt+ ! nam+ ( ! matt]s4 ,,xcviii4 ,! way ( putt+ glasses 9 di/illation & dige/ion1 & s cons]v+ !m1 t ! boil+ matt] be n spilt4 ,take 44444444444444444444 ) ?is matt] f5ce y\r glass1 t ! matt]s y put into !m run n out1 or be spilt1 & y %all n lose !m4 ,,xcix4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ su* crucibles z w hold metals 9 flux a long "t1 & :i* c nei!r be brok5 nor melt$4 ,r4 4444444444 mix ^! matt]s & moi/5 !m ) common wat]1 t !y may be conv]t$ into a mass1 ( :i* y %all 7by a crucible mold7 frame small & great crucibles1 knock+ !m into y\r mold ) an heavy mallet1 accord+ to ! mann] ,i describ$ 9 ! fif? "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,!n take !m =? ( ! mold & dry !m 9 ! air1 & :5 !y are dry use !m2 = !y ne$ n any burn+ 9 ! ,pott]s ,furnace4 ,!y w 7be+ rightly h&l$7 /& a long "t 9 ! coals1 & w n *ap1 nei!r w !y melt ) ! mo/ vehem5t fire4 ,c4 ,an infallible demon/ration1 t 9 salt & fire all ?+s lie hidd52 or1 t by ! help ( ! ,sun & ,salt all ?+s are g5]at$1 arise1 gr[1 & encrease4 ,=asmu* z ,i caus$ to be /amp$ at ! beg9n+ ( ?is small "w1 a circle ) a squ>e 9 its inside1 & ) ^! annex$ words1 ,9 ! ,sun1 & 9 ,salt are all ?+s2 7! tru? ( :i* figure & inscription is suffici5tly en\gh evid5c$ by ! s _m op]ations describ$ 9 ?is ,c5tury27 x seem$ wor? :ile unto me1 to make an ass]tion "h 9 ! end ( ?is ,treatise by a true & evid5t demon/ration1 t all ?+s are procreat$1 cons]v$1 & encreas$ by ! ,sun & ,salt1 z be+ ! pr9cipal & mo/ noble creatures ( ,god2 b ) ?is provizo1 t !re be pres5t ! se$s ( ^? ?+s t require multiplication4 ,= ?\gh ! ,sun & ,salt 7 yet f> excell5t] & nobl] subjects ?an !y n[ be1 yet not)/&+ c\ld !y n produce or g5]ate s mu* z ! smalle/ h]b or meane/ worm 7to say no?+ ( a ,man7 )\t se$4 ,if we h b se$1 !n x is p]mitt$ u by ,god1 to propagate ! same by ! ,sun & ,salt4 ,! begett+ ( se$s1 ,god ha? res]v$ to himself alone4 ,! se$ !re=e is = u suffici5t1 :i* if we h1 we are able to propagate & encrease x ev5 to inf9ity1 by ! efficacy ( ! ,sun & ,salt1 7t univ]sal nutrim5t ( all ?+s47 ,! univ]sal m$icam5t & nutrim5t t ! ,c\ntrey m5 use ab\t cons]v+ _! ,v9ey>ds1 ,gr\nds1 & ,pa/ures1 is ! ,dung ( ,cattle & ,%eep2 f ! :i* ,dung be+ laid to ! roots ( ! ,v9es & ,trees1 & ?r[n into ! ,fields & ,pa/ures1 ! ,vegetables d attract _! necess>y nutrim5t1 d gr[ & br+ =? fruits ne$full = ! support & n\ri%m5t ( ,m5 & ,bea/s4 ,b =asmu* z ?is nutrim5t :i* all ! ,vegetables d extract out ( ! ,dung ( ! ,bea/s is no?+ else b a ur9\s ,salt1 & t we "k h[ to prep>e out ( ! common ,salt1 su* a ur9\s ,salt :i* may be us$ ab\t dung+ & fatn+ ! ,e>? in/ead ( ,dung1 !re=e v]ily we may be )\t t said ,dung1 be+ b furni%$ ) su* a ,salt2 ! :i* be+ ,alkalizat$ by ! fire do? ext5d x self mu* wid]1 or goes f>!r1 & dures mu* long] 9 ! ,e>?1 n\ri%+ & dung+ x1 ?an ! ,bea/s ,dung do?4 ,besides x gives to all ,fruits & ,corn1 a f> sweet] sav\r1 & smell1 ?an ,dung x self do?1 ! tru? ( :i* w easily appe> to him t w make tryal ( ! same4 ,nay m1 & :at is ( f> great] mom5t2 !re may 7by ! help ( su* ,salts7 be communicat$ to ,fruits1 especially to ^? t gr[ on ,trees1 & to ,grapes1 a mo/ fragrant od\r2 if in/ead ( ,dung1 su* ,salts be us$ to ! ,fields & ,g>d5s1 & "s spices or o!r ?+s ( a fragrant smell be mix$ ) ^? ,salts1 & put to ! roots ( ! ,vegetables4 ,an example w illu/rate x m cle>ly4 ,pl[ up "s "p ( "s b>r5 ,gr\nd1 su* z is s = want ( ,dung2 or1 ev5 "s me] s&y ,gr\nd1 & ?r[ ^u x ( ! said salt z mu* z is suffici5t1 & by pl[+ mix x ) ! ,e>? x self1 & s[ !re9 any k9d ( gra9 y please1 & x w spr+ up out ( ! salt$ ,e>? or ,s&1 & be encreas$1 & recomp5ce ! pa9s tak5 ab\t x1 ) an hundr$ fold encrease ( ! se$1 ev5 j z if y _h dung$ x1 nay bett] ?an ) ! common ,dung+4 ,& n[ ,i pray1 :5ce do? t faculty ( gr[+1 encreas+1 & multiply+ arise1 save f ,salt alone1 :i* y s[$ y\r b>r5 ,field )all8 ,= ! se$ _c pur*ase to x self nutrim5t1 & alim5t1 gr[? & encrease f ! b>r5 ,s& & ,ra9-wat] onely4 ,& ?is y may try ! tru? ( v easily1 if y fill two wood5 ,*e/s or ,boxes ) common ,s&1 & put to ! ,s& 9 "o ( !m "o1 two1 or ?ree p\nds ( t inv]t$ ,salt1 7accord+ to ! bigness or smallness ( y\r box7 & 9 ! o!r box let !re be onely ,s&4 ,if n[ y s[ div]s se$s 9 ea* ( ! ,s&s1 & set !m 9 ! air1 moi/5+ !m ) ,ra9-wat]1 ^? se$s w inde$ gr[ out ( bo? ! ,s&-boxes & get increase1 b yet t :i* gr[s :]e x has be5 spr9kl$ ) ,salt is f> full] & p]fect]1 insomu* t x w hold on its gr[? till x comes to its utmo/ rip5ess1 :5as ! o!r se$s 9 ! o!r ,s&-box w by little & little p]i% & dye4 ,x evid5tly appe>s f h5ce t ! faculty ( gr[+ & increas+1 9 all ?+s proce$e? f ,salt onely4 ,if s be !re=e1 t ,pease1 ,beans1 ,oats1 ,b>ly1 ,rye1 ,:eat1 ,w9e1 & all k9ds ( ,fruits1 d gr[1 & are increas$ by ! b5efit ( ,salt1 x necess>ily foll[s1 t ,salt is ! subject & univ]sal nutrim5t4 ,b t x may be und]/ood h[ ! common ,salt 7:i* o!rwise is wont to corrupt or ext+ui% all ! faculty ( gr[? 9 ^? ?+s x is mix$ )all7 is to be inv]t$ or turn$ 9 & out1 t its hurtfull corrod+ prop]ty be+ put (f x may put on ! nature ( ,alkalies or ur9\s ,salts1 ,i d "h cov]tly set d[n ! mann] ( ! op]ation1 s t x may rema9 hidd5 to m9e enemies & be communicat$ onely to my fri5ds4 ,take common ,salt1 c4 ,see ! ,prep>ation 9 ,app5d4 #e4 p4 ,prosp4 ,g]m4 ,let !m be well heat$ r$ hot toge!r at ! fire1 ?is done1 ! salt w be dispoil$ ( its ,acrimony & get an ur9\s prop]ty1 & be+ us$ 9 a due quantity in/ead ( ,dung1 to b>r5 ,gr\nds1 cause? t ! se$s s[n !re9 produce mu* fruit4 ,b ?is k9d ( dung+ require? frequ5t] ,ra9s ?an t :i* is done ) ,dung2 & !re=e x may be bett] & m commodi\s 9 moori% places ?an ,bea/s ,dung1 if x may be done1 :i* conjoyns ! said salt1 & produce? ! mo/ wi%$ effects ,b especially ! said salt is f> bett] = ,v9es & ,fruit ,trees ?an ,dung is3 = x gives to ,grapes1 ,apples1 ,pe>s & su* l ,tree-,fruits1 a f> bett] sav\r ?an ,dung is wont to af=d3 ,besides1 ?is b5efit accrues to ,v9es !reby1 t be+ spr9kl$ ) t ,salt1 !y h (t times nutrim5t en\gh = tw5ty ye>s1 & d e ye> br+ =? ,fruit mo/ pl5tifully3 :]eas ! nutrim5t ( dung+ w sc>ce suffice = five or six ye>s4 ,fur!r1 ,t ,salt may be f> easi]1 & ) mu* less co/s c>ri$ & transport$ into ! high ,m\nta9s ?an ,dung c2 = a f> great] quantity ( ,dung is requir$ ?an ( ! said ,salt1 :i* said ,salt diffuse? x self f> l>g]1 or goes mu* f>!r ?an ! ,dung1 & dures long]4 ,i did ?is v spr+-"t la/ pa/1 put su* an inv]t$ salt to "s half dead ,v9es1 :i* be+ plant$ 9 a lean s&y gr\nd c\ld sc>ce gr[ up a f+]s heigh?1 & !y pres5tly began to fl\ri%1 & grew up s fa/ t ! gr[? 0 day by day p]ceptible4 ,:5 !re=e on a c]ta9 day ,i 0 %ew+ "s ,fri5ds ( m9e ! melioration ( metals1 9 my ,laboratory1 to be effect$ by ! help ( common salt1 z !y 7 wondr+ at ! ?+1 ,i %ew$ !m ^? ,v9es a=e my ,laboratory1 t sprang up f ! half dead /ocks1 & !y measur+ "s ( ! bran*es ( ! ,v9es1 f\nd t 9 two or ?ree mon?s !y 7 gr[n "s #f1 #g1 #aj1 & #aa foot long1 & ! /ocks or /alks :5ce !y grew 7 two or ?ree times ?ick] ?an at fir/2 :i* great *ange or transmutation 9 ! ,v9es1 proce$+ f ! salt1 w\ld be m admirable & pr(itable ?an t ( metals1 if we did n look ^u t transmutation ( gold ) su* covet\s eyes4 ,& =asmu* z ?is transmutation spok5 (1 0 obs]v$ 9 ! mon? ( ,july1 & t !re are almo/ yet ?ree mon?s = ,v9es to encrease & gr[2 any "o may easily conjecture :at an encrease ! wood or bran*es ( ! ,v9es w\ld h 9 ! space ( a :ole ,summ]4 ,b let ?is suffice conc]n+ ! inv]sion ( ! common salt1 be+ a mo/ pr(itable promot] ( ! gr[+ faculty 9 all ?+s2 ! :i* ?+s ,i 0 necessitat$ to decl>e "h 9 ! end ( ?is small "w1 t s ,i might demon/rate ^? ?+s :i* ,i ass]t$ at ! beg9n+ ( ! same1 viz4 t 9 salt lie all ?+s hidd51 & by ! se$s ( ?+s & ! help ( ! ,sun are r5dr$ visible1 palpable & ess5tial4 ,an ,admonition to ! fri5dly ,read]1 or a ,proposition n prescrib+ or ty+ to any body1 :]eby is %ewn h[ mu* b5efit ! ,c\ntrey may 9 g5]al obta9 by my n *>geable extraction ( ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! fugaci\s or fly+ ,m9]als4 ,t my inv5tions may be 9 _m places pr(itable = ! :ole ,c\ntrey1 ,i judg$ x wor? :ile1 briefly to decl>e my m$itations or conceptions !reab\ts2 & to make a decl>ation ( ! way or mann] :i* ,i judge x may mo/ exce$+ pr(itably be done by4 ,fir/ ( all1 ,i suppose x is suffici5tly well kn[n t ,pr9ces & ,noblem5 are occupi$ or tr\bl$ ) o!rguess burd5s & bus9ess ?an to employ or busie !mselves ) ! c>e & enquiry aft] ! metall9e m9e-pits1 t are "h & !re 9 ! ,c\ntries subject unto !m4 ,& if !y %\ld commit ! c>e ( ^! ?+s to _! s]vants1 'tis likely t !y w\ld r pass _! "t 9 fea/+s or m]ry meet+s1 ?an 9 a pa9full se>* ( ,m9es & metallick ,ve9s 9 ! woods & m\nta9s4 ,& z = ! subjects !mselves1 see+ !y are altoge!r rude & ignorant ( su* arts1 by :at means1 & ) :at success !y c und]take su* k9d ( ,lab\rs1 any "o may easily guess4 ,^! are ! ,causes :y ?+s ( su* great mom5t are let slip )\t any pr(it at all1 & are pla9ly neglect$4 ,b 9 my judgm5t1 ?\gh x be b sl5d]1 any ,pr9ce t ha? _m ,subjects "u 8 ob$i5ce1 may e ye> ga!r /ore ( gold & silv]1 & t )\t co/s1 if he w\ld b onely cause a small ,laboratory to be erect$1 :]e9 ! poor ,m9es may be extract$ ) due wat]s2 & leave giv5 to su* ( 8 subjects z brea? aft] ! k ( su* ,arts1 to frequ5t su* a ,laboratory1 & !re to le>n su* ,arts1 ) ?is ,proviso1 t e "o %\ld br+ ! gold1 silv] & copp] boil$ or gott5 out ( ! poor m9]als by ! help ( ! said extraction1 into ! ,mony-%op or ,co9+-h\se1 at su* a rate z !y are e :]e e/eem$ or valu$ at1 & n transport x out ( ! ,c\ntrey4 ,n[ by ?is means1 n only ! *ief ,magi/rate w\ld )\t any co/ & lab\r get no small pr(it by ! mony1 b likewise e body w\ld to _! utmo/1 lab\r 9 ! inquisition aft] su* poor ,m9es1 t he might get ,gold & ,silv]1 & o!r ,metals1 out ( ^? poor metallick ,ve9s1 & get ga9 = him & 84 ,b n[ if ! ,pr9ce or ,magi/rate w n p]mit 8 ,subjects ! ex]cise ( su* a "w1 b keep all to himself1 any "o may easily conjecture1 t n s mu* z a man w set ab\t se>*+ aft] su* ,m9es1 b w r hide !m1 especially if ! ,magi/rate 7z is wont to be sometimes done7 w\ld con/ra9 8 ,subjects to su* k9d ( ,lab\rs4 ,?is 7accord+ to my simple op9ion1 no ways prescrib+ to any :at to doe7 w\ld be ! readie/ way1 )\t hurt+ ( any man 7nay r x w\ld help & assi/ _m a man7 ( furni%+ our ,c\ntry ) ,gold & ,silv] ,co91 :i* ,=eign]s h made x b>e (4 ,b ?is w n be by any way1 unless ! ,magi/rates !mselves d make a beg9n+1 z to ! in/itution ( su* a "w1 by ?is means invit+ & /irr+ up _! ,subjects to und]take su* l ,lab\rs1 :i* w br+ great ,treasures ev5 to ! :ole ,c\ntry4 ,by ?is means may ri* ,m9ts be set up 9 v _m places1 in/ead ( ^? :i* at ?is "t af=d ,mony or ,co9 s sp>+ly1 & no small portion ( ,copp] too1 mix$ ) x4 ,^! few ?+s 0 ,i will+ to advise = ! sake ( ! good ( ! :ole ,c\ntry2 only lay+ d[n my simple op9ion )\t prescrib+ a rule to any1 hop+1 t no body ( :at rank or condition soev] !y be1 w take x o!rwise ?an well4 ,secondly1 ,e ,pr9ce & great man w\ld mightily promote ! common welf>e ( 8 poor1 if he w\ld b take ! c>e ( %ew+ ! way ( s inv]t+ common ,salt by "o h\rs heat+ x r$ hot1 & br++ x to t pass1 t x may be made use ( in/ead ( ,cattles dung1 = ! fatn+ & bett]+ ( b>r5 ,v9ey>ds1 unfruitfull ,g>d5s1 & o!r ,fields t are backw>d or sl[ 9 be>+ ,fruits3 = v]ily1 ev5 f ?is v ,art w\ld r$\nd mu* pr(it to "s ,c\ntries4 ,=1 _m ,v9ey>ds "h & !re1 & _m ,gr\nds d want due tillage because ( ! sc>city ( ,dung1 :]eas o!rwise !y w\ld prove v pr(itable bo? to ! ,subjects & ,magi/rates1 if !y c\ld be fatn$ & made f]tile by ?is k9d ( way4 ,besides too1 all ,w9es w\ld be _h 9 mu* m pl5ty1 & be ( a f> sweet] & pleasant] ta/e1 by su* a m$ium1 ?an if ! ,v9ey>ds & ,fields 7 dung$ ) ,bea/s dung4 ,b z t\*+ ?is ?+1 see m 9 ! cont9uation ( my ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,! end ( ! ,fir/ ,c5tury4 ,! ,second ,c5tury ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,weal?y ,/ore-h\se ( ,treasures4 ,:i* do? ,illu/rate 8 hi!rto publi%$ ,writ+s1 ) a m evid5t ,explanation1 & do? m cle>ly demon/rate ! ,tru? hidd5 9 !m4 ,! ,fir/ ,arcanum or ,secret ( ! ,second ,c5tury1 ,,%ewe?1 ,by :at means su* ,metals z are imp]fect1 wild1 & 9 a mann] unapt = use or sale1 may be rip5$ or bett]$ by ,common ,salt & ,fire1 s z to yield =? ,gold & ,silv] ) b5efit & advantage4 ,i h 9 ! =ego+ fir/ ,c5tury1 z also 9 ! ,app5dix to ! fif? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 describ$ ! inc9]ation or r$uction into a%es1 :i* is to be done ) ,coals 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 fit = torrefaction or calc9+4 ,?\gh ?is be a labori\s way & t$i\s1 yet is x n )\t its b5efit1 provid$ t a great quantity 7z ,i h already (t times said7 ( ! n v5dible m9]als & metals be !reto us$4 ,b t su* an inc9]ation may be done aft] a m easie & comp5di\s mann]1 ! foll[+ way may be made use (4 ,build an ,he>? ( good & fitt+ e>? ^u a firm f\ndation1 put !reupon a ,furnace or an ,ar* ( good /ones1 adjoyn h]eto an ,ov51 or side ,furnace out ( :i* ! fire may play & emit its flame ov] all ! said ,he>?1 & pass !re\t ( by a ,*imny made = t purpose4 ,^u ?is ,he>? put ^? metall9e e>?s be+ brok5 9 a ,mill1 & commix !m ) ! ,salt1 & ,coals r$uc$ into p[d]1 & leave !m = tw5ty or tw5ty f\r h\rs1 t !y may be all well fir$ & heat$ r$ hot3 ,= by ?is means1 ! salt makes ! fugitive metal 9 "s sort con/ant & able to brook ! fire2 & ! wild sulphure\sness leaves ! metall9e m9]al1 & adjoyns x self to ! salt1 & conv]te? x into a vitriol or ,sal4 ,mirabilis4 ,?is tw5ty or tw5ty f\r h\rs heat1 gets a con/ancy & fluxibility to ^? wild metallick ve9s1 & do? )all by t lab\r s fit & prep>e ! salt1 t x do? aft]w>ds by an easie mutation pass into good salt pet]4 ,aft] t ! said m9]als h gott5 !mselves a bett] /ate by ! said ,cem5tation1 !y are to be drawn out ( ! ,fire or ,he>?1 ) iron in/rum5ts fit = su* a purpose1 & new & fre% m9]als are to be put 91 & to be dealt )all aft] ! same mann] z we said b n[4 ,! m9]als t are tak5 =? are to be brok5 9 a ,mill1 & !n ! salt to be wa%$ (f ) common wat]1 & to be aft]w>ds us$ ab\t mak+ salt pet]1 ! :i* we h taught 9 ! ,app5dix4 ,! light ,coals or ,sc9d]s & unpr(itable e>? is to be sep>at$ by wat]1 f ! metall9e "p1 & ?is metall9e "p1 or heavi] limus1 be+ r$uc$ & molt5 9 ! ,furnace call$ ,/i*(51 yields a beautifull or pure & ga9full metal4 ,!re are sometimes f\nd 9 _m places ( ,g]many1 wild1 fugaci\s1 & unmeltable m9]als ( lead1 :i* = t !y conta9 9 !m ,sulphur1 ,antimony1 or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 d n admit ( r$uction 9 ! ,furnace call$ ,/i*(51 b d ei!r g (f 9 fume1 or turn into dross4 ,b be+ fir/ roa/$ aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 & fitt$ = liquefaction1 ! lead1 compreh5d+ 9 x silv] too1 may be !nce gott5 ) pr(it1 :]eas o!rwise !y are wont to be dealt )all )\t any fruit1 & are !re=e giv5 ov]4 ,?is inc9]ation !re=e is pr(itably us$ to su* deg5]ate m9]als4 ,n[ if s be any w\ld deal ) v5dible & good metals1 & w\ld h pr(it f !m by inc9]ation1 he mu/ proce$ ?is foll[+ way4 ,,ii4 ,! mann] ( r$uc+ lead into a%es1 & s h&l+ x ) ! spirits ( salt1 t gold & silv] may be !nce gott5 ) pr(it4 ,i h at l>ge taught 9 my fir/ ,c5tury1 t 9 ! rip5+ ( metals & o!r *ymical op]ations1 a great] fire is endu$ ) /rong] p[] ?an a less]1 :i* is easie to be und]/ood by ^? t h any wit4 ,i j n[ taught ! maturation & bett]+ ( unpr(itable & wild metallick e>?s ) crude & gross salt4 ,b =asmu* z ! gross salt & a weak fire _c ( necessity put =? s mu* /r5g? z a /rong] fire is wont to doe1 !re=e = su* z desire a /rong] fire ?an ! common salt1 ! pur] "p is to be 7by ! help ( ,art7 drawn out ( ! crude salt & to be sep>at$ f its grosness & impurity1 ! :i* is easily br\ght to pass by di/illation4 ,& z = ^! fires ( salts1 & ! procur+ !m 9 great pl5ty1 my writ+s1 b especially ! prec$5t fir/ ,c5tury1 d cle>ly & evid5tly treat ( !m1 & ?is second ,c5tury w yet treat ( x m4 ,,iii4 ,! op]ation ( inc9]at+ ! lead1 or r$uc+ x into a%es4 ,hav+ built a ,furnace su* z is = ,cem5tation1 put !re9 a /rong iron ,pot1 j aft] su* a mann] z ! s& cupels or pans are wont to be made1 let !re be a ,grate to make a fire on1 let ! ,furnace be bigg] or less] accord+ to ! bigness or littl5ess ( ! ,pot y w\ld put 91 or accord+ to ! quantity ( lead-a%es y w\ld make4 ,put fire "u ! ,pot & heat x r$ hot1 & put !re9to s mu* lead z is requisite = ! cov]+ ( ! bottom ( ! ,pot2 ! lead be+ molt51 /ir x ab\t 9 ! ,pot )\t ceas+1 ) an iron spoon hav+ a long h&le1 ! :i* lab\r w turn ! lead into a%es 9 ! space ( ab\t two h\rs4 ,take ^! a%es out1 & put 9 m lead into ! ,pot1 & repeat ?is lab\r s (t5 untill y h gott5 en\gh a%es4 ,^! a%es ( lead are fitt$ to receive an am5dm5t by ! spirits ( salts1 & aft]w>ds to yield _! gold & silv] by fusion1 & t ) pr(it4 ,,iv4 ,! mann] ( bett]+ ! a%es ( lead by ! spirits ( salts1 & ( extract+ !ncefrom ! gold & silv] ) ga94 ,fir/ ( all1 y mu/ h pl5ty ( ! _s ( salt or ,aq4 ,regis1 z conc]n+ ! easie gett+ su* spirits1 we h m5tion$ ! way at l>ge 9 ! =ego+ ,app5dix1 & w yet treat m ( !m 9 ?is pres5t second ,c5tury4 ,besides1 y mu/ also provide y\r self ( r$ or r$di% k9d ( fl9ts1 :i* 7besides iron7 d also conta9 9 !m a volatile gold4 ,out ( ^! is ! t9cture to be extract$ by ! _s ( salt1 or by ,aq4 ,regis2 aft] t mann] ,i deliv]$ at l>ge 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury1 & 9 ! ,app5dix to ! fif? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & w yet f>!r tea* m cle>ly & m comp5di\sly 9 ?is ,c5tury4 ,^! extractions are to be p\r$ ^u ! lead-a%es1 t !y may be well moi/5$ !re)all2 ! unpr(itable phlegm is to be evaporat$ by a g5tle heat1 & ! fire to be augm5t$ t ! spirits also may foll[2 ( :i* m heavy spirits !re w be en\gh rema9+ 9 ! secret ,cem5tatory ,pot1 & z mu* z is suffici5t = ! due op]ation ^u ! lead1 t s be+ bett]$ x may aft]w>ds prove a ga9full emitt] ( its gold & silv]4 ,he t has a desire ( ex]cis+ ?is lab\r ) great] pr(it1 may satisfie 8 desire1 if he w b p\r on su* extractions twice or ?rice ^u ! said lead a%es1 t !y may be con-c5trat$ by !m a=e !y are cem5t$ 9 ! ,cem5tatory ,vessel1 & may be r$uc$ into ! bett]$ lead4 ,= by ?is means1 all ! lab\rs & co/s w be m l>gely recomp5c$1 & ! m pl5ty ( ga9 gott54 ,?is n[ is ! mak+ ! lead-a%es1 :e!r y d ei!r p] se1 or by ! help ( ! o!r metals1 conv]t x by ,cem5tation into a bett] metal4 ,v4 ,a brief description ( ! secret ,cem5tatory ,pot1 :i* admits n ( any spill+1 & :i* is seal$ ) ! ,seal ( ,h]mes1 ( :i* ,i made m5tion 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury4 ,build ) ,/ones or ,clay or ,pott]s e>? su* a ,furnace z t is1 :i* ,i describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,furnaces1 z necess>y = ! mak+ ( _s ( salt4 ,b let ! l[] "p !re( be a little broad] t s ! ,metals be+ ca/ ^u ! ,coals may n /ick to ! walls ( ! ,furnace & s be some:at lo/1 b may fall directly d[n on ! live ,coals4 ,x mu/ be made f\r squ>e & ( su* a bigness z may s]ve ! purpose accord+ z y are m9d$ to cem5t a great] or less] quantity ( metal !re94 ,,vi4 ,( ! ,cov] ( ! ,cem5tatory-pot1 :at x ought to be1 t s x may suff] no?+ to goe away 9 fume4 ,?is ,cov] ( ?is ,cem5tatory ,box or ,furnace :i* ,i told y 0 to be made ( ! ,lute ( ,wis$om1 is n prop]ly a ,cov] b a ,lead5 ,ci/]n1 s]v+ = ! reception ( ^? spirits :i* are driv5 up by ! fire out ( ! ,lead-a%es4 ,?is ,lead receiv] is to lie 9 ano!r ,lead5 ,ci/]n1 :i* is to be fill$ ) wat]1 & 'tis to be s fitt$ to a pipe t is to come out ( ! ,furnace1 t ! asc5d+ spirits pass+ !re9to may be ! bett] refrig]at$ by ! wat]1 & ! soon] cond5s$1 & sav$ = f>!r uses4 ,,vii4 ,( ! use & b5efit ( ?is secret ,cem5t+ ,pot4 ,:5 any "o has a m9d to cem5t ! ,lead a%es1 f :i* ! extractions ( ! col\r$ ,fl9ts h be5 sometimes ab/ract$ 9 ! said ,cem5tatory ,box1 & to graduate !m1 or s br+ to pass t !y may conta9 or hold ! ,gold & ,silv]1 let him fir/ ( all fill 8 ,furnace ) ,*>coal1 & let him s ord] x t 8 fire may k9dle by little & little till ! ,furnace be well heat$ r$ hot2 till ?is is done1 ! ,cov] t is at top is to be tak5 s long (f1 t s nei!r ! heat nor smoke may pass out at ! side ?r\gh ! ,pipe into ! adjoyn$ ,lead5 ,ci/]n4 ,:5 ! ,furnace is ?or\ghly heat$1 & t 'tis n[ "t to beg9 ! ,cem5tation1 ! top ( ! ,furnace is to be %ut ) its ,cov]1 t ! heat may be =c$ to pass ?r\gh ! ,pipe into ! ,receiv]4 ,hav+ s done1 y are to fill an ,iron ,spoon or ,ladle ( y\r prep>$ ,lead-a%es1 & put !m into ! ,furnace at ! =e-hole :i* s]ves = ! ?r[+ 9 y\r ,coals1 ! :i* a%es are to be s put 9 z to cov] ! ,coals ov]1 b n s z to *oke !m b t !y may h air en\gh to burn1 & t ! fire be n put out1 b doe j 9 t mann] z y are wont to di/il ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,by ?is means all ! ,spirits t rema9$ yet beh9d 9 ! ,lead-a%es1 w betake !mselves into ! ,receiv]1 & ! ,a%es ( ! ,lead w be bett]$ by ! graduat+ & t++ spirits1 & w "p ( !m be r$uc$ into a body1 & "p w yet reta9 ! =m ( a%es1 & fall d[n ?r\gh ! ,grate to ! bottom ( ! ,furnace4 ,!n ! ,furnace is to be aga9 fill$ ) ,coals1 & m ,a%es are to be put !reon ) a ,spoon z a=e1 & ?is lab\r is to be cont9u$ s long till all ! ,a%es are consum$4 ,all ! lab\r be+ f9i%$1 take out y\r ,a%es toge!r ) ! lead r$uc$ into a body1 melt !m 9 ! ,furnace :i* is call$ ,/i*(51 !y w melt wondr\s easie1 !n put "s small "p !re( to ! ,te/1 !reby to try :e!r or no !y are enri*$ en\gh1 to be turn$ into a ,li?>ge & und]goe ! metallick sep>ation4 ,if !y won't z yet brook ! trial1 let ! ,lead be aga9 turn$ into ,a%es 9 y\r ,iron ,pot1 & repeat ! :ole a=e prescrib$ lab\r1 & t s (t5 till at l5g? ! ,lead be r5dr$ ri* en\gh 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 ! :i* may be conv]t$ into ,li?>ge aft] ! usual mann]1 & sep>at$ f ! ,gold & ,silv]4 ,! ,li?>ge be+ tak5 away1 & ga!r$ toge!r1 & brok5 9 a ,mill1 s]ves = f>!r uses 9 ?is op]ation4 ,! ,regulus ( ! ,gold & ,silv] t is left ^u ! he>? is to be tak5 out & to be f>!r mundifi$ 9 a ,cupel aft] ! accu/om$ way4 ,?is is t m comp5di\s inc9]ation & r$uction ( ,lead1 :i* k9d ( bett]+ x1 enri*e? ! op]ators ) ,gold & ,silv]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,t 9 ?is ,cem5tation ! %>p spirits d c>ry ov] ) !m "s ( ! ,volatile ,lead into ! ,receiv]1 & !re x settles to ! bottom2 ! :i* p[d] be+ fre$ f all ! ,acrimony ( ! spirits by due wa%+s1 & be+ !n dri$1 may be us$ to all su* int5ts & op]ations to :i* ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn is wont to be us$1 & :i* is made by dissolv+ ! ,lead 9 ,aq4 ,=tis1 & precipitat+ x by ,salt-wat]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is di/ill$ ,m]cury ha? m hidd5 "u x ?an ! o!r ha?2 = x c>ries hidd5 9 x a ,volatile ,gold1 :i* may be sep>at$ f x & improv$ ab\t ! gradation & ,t9cture ( o!r ,metals1 & t ) no small pr(it1 conc]n+ :i* we w say m aft]w>ds4 ,?us1 fri5dly ,read]1 ha/ ?\ my m comp5di\s inc9]ation & r$uction into bett] ,metals2 ! :i* ,i w\ld n hide f !e1 & h]eby %all ,i satisfie ^? to :om ! way prescrib$ 9 my ,app5dix is too t$i\s & labori\s & !y may make use ( ?is way in/ead ( t o!r1 :i* )all is easi] & w )\t all d\bt yield m ,gold & ,silv] ?an t o!r way4 ,,viii4 ,ano!r em5dation or bett]+ ( ,lead by ! graduat+ extractions ( col\r$ ,fl9ts4 ,extract ei!r col\r$ ,fl9ts1 su* z h 9 !m ,volatile ,gold or ,s& or ,clay1 by ! _s ( ,salt or ,aq4 ,regis1 & draw (f ! ,liquor by ,di/illation4 ,if y !reto add ,salt a=e _! extraction ! dissolv5t w receive encrease f ! ,salt1 especially if done 9 su* an in/rum5t1 9 :i* a great quantity ( extract$ matt]s may be ab/ract$ 9 a few h\rs1 )\t ei!r ,cucurbits or ! o!r commonly kn[n di/ill+ ,vessels1 & ! same op]ation may be cont9u$ a long :ile4 ,by ?is means1 !re is n onely ! lea/ loss ( y\r dissolv5t1 b x r gets no small encrease f ! ,salt4 ,by ?is in/rum5t also1 ?\ mai/ n onely prep>e great /ore ( %>p spirits necess>y = ?y op]ation at ! beg9n+1 b likewise commodi\sly extract y\r ,m9]als1 & sep>ate ! dissolv5t aga9 f ! ,m9]als s extract$1 s t y %all n lose ! lea/ p>ticle ( y\r dissolv5t4 ,b =asmu* z all ! ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] may mu* easi] be sep>at$ f its ,m5/ruum1 by ?is s unhe>d ( & nev] se5 in/rum5t1 ?an by ! way ( precipitation1 'tis altoge!r bett] & saf] = a ,man n to precipitate 8 extract$ ,metals1 b r draw (f ! ,m5/ruum f !m1 t s he may h !m dry4 ,& ?\gh t all ! spirits g n :olly (f1 s z t no?+ ( !m abide ) ! ,metals1 yet !y d no hurt1 b r exalt ! ,li?>ge t is put unto !m into an high] degree1 z x also does to ! ,a%es !mselves ( ! ,lead1 :5 !y are cem5t$ toge!r 9 ! a=e describ$ cem5t+ ,furnace2 9 :i* ,cem5tation ! ,volatile ,gold is1 toge!r ) ! corporal ,gold cons]v$1 & :i* o!rwise w\ld vani% away 9 ! common melt+ ,fire4 ,b if s be t any "o has a m9d to precipitate ! ,metals extract$ out ( poor ,m9es1 aft] ! mann] prescrib$ 9 ! ,app5dix1 to ! int5t he may aft] ! precipitation make ,salt ,pet] ( ! rema9+ ,wat]s1 he may r$uce ! ,calx's ( ! ,metals1 & pr9cipally ( ! ,gold v easily & )\t any loss1 by ?is foll[+ way4 ,,ix4 ,! mann] ( r$uc+ ! precipitat$ & wa%$ ,calx ( ,sol )\t any loss4 ,! precipitation ( ,gold by ,lixiviums1 ,liquor ( ,fl9ts1 ,_s ( ,ur9e1 ,solution ( ,m]cury1 ha? be5 cle>ly en\gh describ$ 9 ! ,app5dix to ! fif? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many2 b yet ! r$uction ( ! same 0 pa/ ov] 9 sil5ce1 because ( ! too mu* ha/ ( ! said ,book4 ,!re=e x seem$ unto me necess>y to ins]t ! same "h1 = _! sakes1 :o h b little k1 or 9 a mann] none at all 9 ^! affairs2 = %\ld ,i g to prop\nd su* a ?+ = ! skilfull ,*ymi/s1 ,i %\ld b d :at is already done1 especially because he des]ves n ! "n ( a ,*ymi/ :o is ignorant ( ! r$uction ( ! sol> ,calx4 ,b =asmu* z x may s happ51 t ev5 ! unskilfull may set ab\t ?is extract+ ( ! ,m9]als1 & yet be ignorant ( ! way ( r$uc+ ! ,gold ?\gh !y %\ld h extract$ x2 !re=e h ,i judg$ x n amiss to illu/rate t r$uction by my describ+ !re( "h1 ! :i* be+ div]s1 accord+ z ! precipitation is made by su* or su* a means1 do? also require diff]5t op]ations4 ,x4 ,! r$uction ( ! sol> ,calx precipitat$ by ! ,liqu\r ( ,fl9ts4 ,albeit t ,borax r$uce? e ,calx ( ,sol to its =m] body1 if x be !re) mix$ & melt$ 9 a ,crucible1 yet t w\ld prove too de>1 if some:at a great] quantity !re( be requir$ = ! r$uction2 = !re mu/ be ( x at lea/ twice or ?rice z mu* 9 weight z is ( ! ,gold1 if y w\ld h a due r$uction ( ! ,gold made4 ,! reason is ?is1 because ! ,fl9ts precipitat$ to ! bottom toge!r ) ! ,gold1 & s /ick+ on to ! ,gold impead its fusion s t x _c rightly come toge!r into its due body4 ,h]eupon is x necess>y t !re %\ld be ! d\ble or treble weight ( ,borax add$ to ! ,gold if y w\ld h all y\r ,gold return unto its =m] body )\t detrim5t4 ,b :]eas !re are also o!r matt]s to be f\nd :i* make ! ,gold fusible & are n s de> z ,borax is1 ! use ( su* ?+s is to be admitt$1 b especially :5 a great quantity ( ,gold is to be r$uc$4 ,o!rwise if x be b little ,gold t is to be r$uc$1 & y h n ! a=esaid matt]s at h&1 "o may = su* a small trial use ,borax4 ,b :]e !re is a great] quantity to be r$uc$ ! foll[+ matt] w be f\nd to be f> m pr(itable & b5eficial4 ,,xi4 ,h[ ! ,gold :i* is precipitat$ by ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts1 is to be melt$ )\t ,borax1 by ! ,glass ( ,lead only1 :i* is ( a f> mean] price4 ,take ( y\r ,gold precipitat$ by ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts & dry$1 "o "p1 ( ,glass made ( ,lead & beat5 into p[d]1 ?ree p>ts2 ! :i* mix well ) ! ,gold & put into a ,crucible1 :i* said ,crucible let be put into ano!r bigg] "o 7= :i* op]ation ! ,hassion pots are mo/ fit7 t s if ! ,gold *ance to fl[ out ( ! inn] pot1 x may /ay 9 ! out] & be cons]v$4 ,= ! ,glass ( ,lead is ( su* a nature t x usually p]=ates or runs ?r\gh ! pot4 ,hav+ ?us done put y\r tw(old ,crucible conta9+ y\r commix$ matt]s into a w9d ,furnace1 su* an "o z ,i h describ$1 & :5 y h cov]$ x1 put ,coals "u x or ab\t x & urge y\r fire = "o qu>t] ( an h\r1 t all may well fl[1 !n p\r x out1 & sep>ate ! ,regulus ( ,gold ) a /roke or two f ! glass ( ! ,lead2 :i* said ,glass ha? attract$ to x self all ! fl9ty matt]1 & suff]s ! pure & malleable ,gold to settle to ! bottome into a ,regulus4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y\r glass ( ,lead be /ill yell[ z x 0 be=e ! op]ation1 'tis a sign t all ! ,gold is sep>at$ !refrom2 b if x be ( a gre5 col\r 'tis a sure sign t x has z yet "s ,gold mix$ ) x4 ,= ,gold be+ mix$ ) ,glass %ews its be+ !re by yield+ a skie-col\r1 ! :i* skie-col\r is necess>ily *ang$ 9 ! yell[ glass ( ,lead into a gre52 because e yell[ & skie col\r d 9 _! commixtion beget a gre54 ,n[ !n t y may get out ! reliques ( ! ,gold out ( ! lead5 ,glass y mu/ proce$ ! foll[+ way4 ,,xii4 ,by :at means ! ,glass ( ,lead :i* z yet conta9s 9 x "s reliques ( ,gold is to be dealt )all1 t x may let !m goe out ( its body4 ,melt t ,glass ( ,lead 9 a well cov]$ pot1 t ,i mean 9 :i* y suppose "s ,gold to be1 & be+ well molt5 ca/ 9 a little iron fil+s1 & mix x well by /irr+ x ) an iron rod1 & leave x 9 ! fire ?us molt51 = "o qu>t] ( an h\r1 t ! sulphur ( ! ,glass may be kill$ by its corrod+ ( ! iron1 & may let fall a leady ,regulus :]e9 ! ,gold w be1 & :i* 79 ! fir/ melt+7 ! ,glass held up1 w sep>ate x by ! ,cupel f ! ,lead4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b "h y are to obs]ve t ! fil+s ( ! iron are to be us$ v sp>+ly to ?is precipitation2 = by h[ mu* ! m iron is add$1 s mu* ! great] w ! ,regulus ( ! lead be1 & consequ5tly require a great] ,cupel1 :i* is n s necess>y4 ,= put case ! ,glass ( ,lead 9 :i* ! ,gold is suspect$ to be is ab\t "o p\nd weight1 & !re is b ab\t a ,qu9ta1 or c]ta9 small weight ( ,gold2 n[ x is n necess>y to h any m ?an "o ,lot ( ,lead or !reab\ts1 precipitat$ !re\t ( into a ,regulus1 to :i* precipitation is requir$ no m ?an "o ,lot ( ! fil+s ( ,iron4 ,= ! ,regulus ( ,lead precipitat$ out ( ! ,glass1 do? = ! mo/ "p answ] 9 weight1 to ! weight ( ! ,iron fil+s us$ ab\t ! precipitation1 or to speak m cle>ly1 y w get s mu* lead5 ,regulus1 z ! ,iron is y add$4 ,! rema9+ ,glass becomes black & is unpr(itable = any f>!r melt+ ) ,gold1 b yet ne$s n be ca/ away1 because ^? ,scoria's d yet conta9 mu* ,lead1 & !re=e s]ve to be mixt ) su* ,pots z y h us$ & brok5 ab\t ,metals1 or ) o!r wild & h>dly fusile metallick ,ve9s1 to r5d] !m fusible1 be+ ,i say commixt ) ^!1 & put 9 ! ,furnace :i* ! ,g]mans call ,/i*(51 d n onely yield =? all _! ,lead1 b )all draw out ! ,metals out ( ^? matt]s :i* 7 mix$ ) !m 9 ! melt+4 ,b !y are pr9cipally pr(itable = ! melt+ & r$uc+ ( ^? ,metals1 :i* d n onely v difficultly admit ( fusion by !mselves1 b )all d1 be+ mix$ ) ! ,a%es ( ,t91 s mu* ! m difficultly suff] !mselves to be r$uc$ by melt+1 unto _! =m] bodies4 ,b 9 defect ( su* ,metals & ,m9]als1 z are n b ) mu* adoe tam$ by ,liquefaction1 y may put to t black ,glass ( ,lead1 "o f\r? "p onely ( fil+s1 or ,scoria's ( ,iron made into p[d]1 t s bo? ! matt]s ?us commixt may be molt5 9 ! ,furnace ,/i*(54 ,s by ! addition & help ( ! ,iron1 all ! ,lead w be r$uc$ to its =m] body1 & w )all extract out ( ! ,iron :atsoev] ( ,gold & ,silv] lay !re9 hidd52 s t by ?is means !re may be reap$ a great b5efit f ?is r$uction ( ! ,glass ( ,lead4 ,b yet t ,lead is to be try$ by a =ego+ tryal1 :e!r or no x be ri* en\gh 9 ,gold & ,silv] to quit ! co/s ( sep>ation8 ,= if x be n1 x mu/ be us$ to ! a=e describ$ inc9]ation1 t s !re may be no loss ei!r ( ! ,gold or ! ,lead4 ,,xiii4 ,! prep>ation ( ! ,glass ( ,lead1 = ! r$uc+ su* ,gold z be+ precipitat$ by ! ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts1 is ( difficult fusion4 ,take ( :ite & fusile ,fl9ts or ,pebles "o "p1 & ( ,m9ium1 or any o!r ,a%es ( ,lead1 or else ev5 ( ,li?>ge x self f\r p>ts1 ea* ( :i* be+ p[d]$ ap>t1 y are to commix & melt !m well 9 a /rong d\ble ,pot1 !n p\r !m out1 & y w h a ,hyac9?-col\r$ ,glass1 ! :i* ,glass is to be p[d]$ & mixt ) ! ,gold1 & x makes ! ,gold ,p[d] :i* resi/e? melt+ fusible4 ,,xiv4 ,ano!r way ( r$uc+ ,gold precipitat$ by ! ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts4 ,to "o "p ( ?is h>dly-melt+ ,gold :i* is precipitat$ by ! ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts1 admix two or ?ree p>ts ( ,li?>ge1 :i* matt]s put 9 a /rong d\ble ,pot1 & cov] x well1 & melt !m well d[n 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 t ! ,li?>ge may draw unto x self all ! ,fl9ts1 & all ! ,gold may sep>ate4 ,hav+ sep>at$ ! ,regulus f ! ,scoria's ( ! ,lead1 y mu/ precipitate ^! ,scoria's1 :i* d z yet hold 9 !m "s small portion ( ,gold into a small lead5 ,regulus1 ) ! fil+s ( ,iron1 z we %ew$ y b n[1 t s y may also h ev5 t residue ( ,gold4 ,! ,scoria are cons]v$ by be+ r$uc$ 9 ! ,furnace ,/i*(51 accord+ to ! op]ation already spok5 (4 ,,xv4 ,ano!r way ( r5dr+ ! ,gold precipitat$ by ! ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts fusible4 ,take ( ! said ,gold "o "p1 & ! fixt ,salt made ( ,salt ,pet] & ,t>t>1 by combu/ion or calc9ation1 ?ree p>ts2 commix !m & melt !m d[n 9 a crucible well cov]$4 ,9 ?is co-melt+ ! ,salt swall[s up ! ,fl9ts1 & ! ,gold be+ at lib]ty settles to ! bottom4 ,p\r out ! molt5 mass1 & sep>ate ! ,regulus ( ! ,gold f ! ,salt1 ! :i* be+ dissolv$ ) common wat] gives y y\r ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts1 to be aga9 us$ to precipitate m extract$ ,gold4 ,?is ,salt do? n s easily p]=ate ! ,crucibles z ^? ,glasses ( ,lead d1 & !re=e is x to be acc\nt$ ( z ! be/ & easie/ ( all ^! ?ree prescrib$ ways4 ,,xvi4 ,! way ( r$uc+ ,gold1 precipitat$ by ! _s ( ,ur9e4 ,! _s ( ,ur9e or ( ,sal4 ,armoniack do? p]fectly precipitate all ! ,gold out ( ! ,aq4 ,regis2 ! :i* be+ wa%$ & dri$1 do? n admit ( r$uction aft] ! mann] ( ! o!r ,gold1 = if x be b onely heat$ a little be=e x becomes r$ hot1 x pres5tly takes fire1 & fulm9ates ) a f> m dreadfull noise ?an any ,gunp[d]4 ,= if y put a small portion ( ! same1 & no bigg] ?an a ,pea 9 a ,silv]1 ,iron1 or ,copp] ,spoon1 & put x on ! ,coals t x may wax hot1 x w give su* an horrible crack1 t 'twill ev5 dull ! he>+1 & make a d5t 9 ! ,spoon z if x _h be5 beat5 9 ) a ,hamm]4 ,f :5ce x may easily be conjectur$1 t if some:at a bigg] quantity be put 9 a ,pot on ! ,fire1 x w\ld make ,pot & ,furnace flie1 by its s dreadfull ?undr+ a /roak into mo/ small %iv]s4 ,s !n !re is ne$ ( great w>9ess1 to prev5t ! happ5+ ( s great dang]1 :i* is easily prev5t$ by ! foll[+ mann] ( op]at+4 ,,xvii4 ,by :at means ! fulm9at+ =ce ( ,gold precipitat$ by a ,lixivium1 or _s ( ,ur9e is to be tak5 away4 ,mix ) ?is ,gold precipitat$ by a ,lixivium1 or by ! _s ( ,ur9e1 half a "p ( ,sulphur r$uc$ into ,p[d]1 & let ! said ,sulphur be remov$ !refrom by burn+ amid/ live ,coals2 = s be+ despoil$ ( t fulm9at+ =ce1 x may )\t dang] be r$uc$ by any k9d ( su* matt]s z promote fusibility4 ,,xviii4 ,by :at means ,gold t is despoil$ ( its fulm9at+ =ce1 by means ( ,sulphur may be r$uc$4 ,=asmu* z ?is ,gold is void ( all impurity1 !re ne$s n ! addition ( su* matt]s z promote fusion1 see+ x is ( x self prone en\gh to melt4 ,b yet lea/ "s gra9s ( ! ,gold %\ld /ick on to ! ,pot1 'tis exp$i5t to add "s portion at lea/ ( su* a k9d ( matt] z accel]ates or ha/5e? fusion4 ,& = ?is "w1 ,borax1 & ! dry ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts are excell5t1 ( :i* if y add b "o half "p onely to su* ,gold1 7or1 if y take ( ! ,fl9ts prep>$ ) ,salt ( ,t>t>7 x w by t means pres5tly melt1 & ! ,borax1 or ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts w n reta9 ! lea/ doit ( ! ,gold4 ,,xix4 ,! mann] ( r$uc+ ! ,metals t are n gott5 out ( ! ,wat]s by precipitation1 b are fre$ f !m by ab/ract+ !m4 ,! ,metals :i* are extract$ out ( ! ,m9es1 & fre$ f ! wat]s by ! ab/ract+ ( ! dissolv5t1 _c be s pure z ^? are :i* settle to ! bottom by precipitation4 ,= x is v r>e = ,gold & ,silv] to be f\nd 9 metall9e ,ve9s1 ,/ones1 or ,clay1 )\t be+ commix$ ) o!r ,metals2 because = ! mo/ "p1 ,copp] is mixt ) ,silv]1 & ,copp] or ,iron ) ,gold1 ! :i* be+ unsep>at$ 9 ! r$uction makes ! ,gold & ,silv] impure4 ,b n[ 9 ! precipitation "o ,metal is fre$ aft] ano!r f ! ,m5/ruum1 & are n mix$ ) ea* o!r4 ,b on ! contr>y1 9 ! way ( ab/ract+ x1 all ! metals rema9 mixt toge!r )\t any sep>ation1 & require a new sep>ation & consequ5tly a d\ble lab\r1 & m exp5ces4 ,?is inconv5i5cy may be easily rem$i$ by him :o is v]s$ 9 ! k ( my dry sep>ation ( ,metals4 ,i h m5tion$ x 9 div]s places ( my writ+s1 ,s t x w\ld be ne$less to tr\ble ! ,read] ) a sup]flu\s rehe>sal ( ! same 9 ?is place4 ,b =asmu* z e "o ha? n by him all my writ+s1 ,i believ$ t x w\ld be wor? :ile1 if ,i %\ld "h set d[n t ,lav] or ,ba? :i* wa%e? (f ! ,metals ) ! help ( ,salt pet] by ! dry way4 ,=1 )\t ! k ( ?is ,artifice ( sep>at+ ! extract$ ,metals f ea* o!r1 !re w\ld be yet requisite mu* lab\r1 & mu* co/s = ! obta9+ ( ! said ,metals4 ,b !y are v easily1 & ) little lab\r1 & ) small co/s sep>at$ ! "o f ! o!r by ! way "h by u describ$1 & inde$ ) m ga9 ?an is wont to be _h by ! way ( precipitation4 ,& ev5 z 9 ! precipitation ( ,metals !re is always "s portion ( ! ,wat]s1 t puts on ! nature ( ,salt ,pet]1 viz4 :5 ! ,wat]s t h be5 us$1 :i* are z x 7 ! ,se$s ( ,salt ,pet]1 are implant$ 9 an ,alkalisate ,salt1 & s d multiply !mselves 9 a wond]full mann]4 ,s likewise 9 ! dry sep>ation ( ,metals1 !re is 9 a mann]1 yet m ,salt ,pet] gott51 viz4 ?us :5 !y are sep>at$ 9 ! melt+ ,pots1 f ea* o!r by ,salt ,pet]1 & by an artificial precipitation ( "o ,metal aft] ano!r1 ! ,salt ,pet] y us$ is r5dr$ fixt & ,alkalizat$1 :i* ,alcalizat$ nit] is to be acc\nt$ (1 z ! root ( ,salt ,pet]4 ,?is root be+ implant$ 9 acid ,salts1 is 9 l mann] enri*$ ) a pl5te\s encrease1 & r$uc$ into natural & inflamable ,salt ,pet]2 =1 by x d ! %>p ,wat]s get to !mselves ! nature ( ,salt ,pet]1 f ^? ,alkalizate ,salts4 ,& if s be y seek n aft] ! common ,salt ,pet]1 x is bett] to s[ ! ,se$ ( ,salt ,pet] 7t is1 "s _s ( nit] :i* y h us$7 into ! appropriate root ( ,salt ,pet]1 t is1 into fixt nit]4 ,= by t means y w h 7at ! encrease7 a wond]full ,salt ,pet]1 :i*1 9 all op]ations1 do? f> m p[]fully act ?an ! common ,salt ,pet]1 :at way soev] x be mundifi$ by2 :i* is evid5c$ 9 my =ego+ fir/ ,c5tury4 ,!re=e =asmu* z 9 ! sep>ation ( ,metals by ! dry way1 !re rema9s 7aft] ! op]ation is ov]7 s mu* fixt ,salt ,pet] z !re 0 ( nitr\s ,wat] 9 ! moi/ extraction1 x always abundantly supplies bo? ,se$ & ,root ( ,salt ,pet]1 s t !y may be exce$+ pl5tifully multipli$ by o!r ,salts1 nor w y h any ne$ ( buy+ any m new ,salt ,pet] = ! n[ spok5 ( ,lab\r4 ,v]ily ?is is a mo/ comp5di\s way1 n onely ( sep>at+ all ,metals ev5 9 fusion1 b also ( some:at bett]+ !m1 z %all be aft]w>ds demon/rat$4 ,,xx4 ,by :at means su* ,gold z is commixt ) ,iron1 or ,copp]1 & f :i* 7be+ extract$ out ( ! ,m9]als7 ! dissolv5t has be5 drawn (f1 is to be r$uc$4 ,let su* unclean ,gold be commix$ ) two or ?ree p>ts ( its weight ( ! ,glass ( ,lead1 & melt !m 9 a /rong ,crucible4 ,if !re happ5 to be mu* ,iron1 x w ( its own accord yield a lead5 ,regulus1 :i* be+ =c$ by ! heat ( ! ,fire 9 a ,cupel w leave y\r ,gold pure1 because ! ,glass ( ,lead is wont to attract unto x self ,iron & ,copp]4 ,b if s be !re is b little ,iron mixt ) y\r ,gold ! ,regulus ( ,lead w n sep>ate or precipitate 9 ! melt+1 & !re=e z x melts "s fil+s ( ,iron are to be add$1 & to be accurately /irr$ ) a r$ hot ,iron1 t s a ,regulus ( ,lead may fall to ! bottom1 bigg] or less] accord+ to ! mu*ness or littl5ess ( ! ,iron y add$4 ,,xxi4 ,ano!r prop] & fitt+ matt] to r$uce su* ,gold z ha? ,iron 9 x4 ,take ( ,salt ,pet] "o "p1 & ( ,antimony f\r p>ts1 r$uce !m into a black ,glass1 by melt+ !m4 ,?is ,glass be+ p[d]$ & commixt ) a wild or raw & n fusile ,gold & s molt51 precipitates ! ,regulus ( ! ,gold to ! bottom1 & br+s ! ,iron into ,scoria's4 ,,xxii4 ,! sep>ation ( ! ,antimony f ! ,gold4 ,su* gold5 ,regulus's d n admit ( sep>ation 9 ! ,cupel1 l z ^? d :i* ! ,glass ( ,lead is us$ to4 ,!re=e ,salt ,pet] is to be us$ 9 ! melt+ ,pots or ,crucibles1 to make ! sep>ation ( !m4 ,put ?is ,antimonial ,regulus 9 a melt+ ,pot1 melt x d[n 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 & be+ molt5 ca/ 9 by little & little "s dry ,salt ,pet]1 t s x may seize ^u ! ,regulus & transmute x into ,scoria's4 ,! ,scoria fl[+ 9 ! ,pot l wat]1 are a sign t ! ,gold is well clean$1 & t all ! ,antimony is r$uc$ into ,scoria's4 ,!n p\r x =? into a ,cone t x may cool1 & ! pure & malleable ,gold w settle into a ,regulus at ! bottom4 ,n[ all ! ,salt ,pet] is r5dr$ fixt 9 ?is op]ation1 !n if y put y\r ,scoria's aga9 9 ! ,crucible1 & put into x "s ,coals & melt y\r ,scoria d[n1 almo/ all ! ,antimony be+ fre$ f ! ,salt ,pet] w ga!r into a ,regulus1 & w aga9 s]ve = r$uc+ ( m ,gold2 = x w z readily r$uce y\r extract$ ,gold unto its =m] body1 z ! a=esaid ,glass x self w4 ,b ?is lab\r requires a dilig5t ,op]ator :o kn[s h[ to h&le x ) s+ul> skill1 ?\gh x be easie1 & require? n any great ,artifice1 b onely an accurate dilig5ce1 :i* use onely makes a ,man skill$ 94 ,! ,salt ,pet] us$ ab\t ?is lab\r1 gets ! nature ( an ,alkali ,salt1 & be+ put on ! live ,coals do? no m burn1 b be+ dissolv$ 9 ,wat] yields a %>p ,lixivium1 v prop] = _m op]ations1 & s]v+ in/ead ( a ,lye made ) ,wood-a%es4 ,b ! *iefe/ use !re( is ?is1 viz4 see+ x is ! true root ( ,salt ,pet]1 x may be add$ to o!r ,salts1 out ( :i* 9 process ( "t1 x w be notably augm5t$ & produce new burn+ ,salt ,pet]4 ,he t has a desire ga9fully to augm5t ?is fixt ,salt ,pet] ) common ,kit*9 ,salt1 & aga9 to transmute x into inflamable ,salt pet]1 may accompli% 8 desire if he makes use ( ! foll[+ op]ation4 ,,xxiii4 ,! way ( mak+ mo/ excell5t & inflamable ,salt ,pet] 9 pl5ty1 & ) pr(it out ( common ,kit*9 ,salt & ! ,lixivium ( ,salt ,pet] t has be5 us$4 ,!re is s small a diff]5ce betwixt common ,kit*9 ,salt1 & ,salt ,pet]1 t ! ,salt may easily be turn$ into ,salt ,pet]1 & t by sev]al op]ations1 z well by ! ,se$ ( ,salt ,pet] z by %>p spirits1 z we h taught above1 or ev5 by fixt nit] :i* op]ation we w "h %ew4 ,we w use = an example1 ! bak+ ( ,bread1 & ! brew+ ( ,ale4 ,if :5 ! ,meal is ) ,wat] br\ght into ,d\gh1 !re be add$ unto x b a few gr\nds ( ,ale or ,lev51 ! :ole mass beg9s to heave x self up1 & becom+ ?9 or light is r5dr$ fit to be bak$ into ,bread1 ! :i* ha? altoge!r ! same prop]ty z ^? few ,ale ,gr\nds1 or t little ,lev5 _h4 ,& s t v self same ,d\gh is likewise fit to make o!r ,meal f]m5t1 ev5 to inf9ity4 ,! same is likewise obs]vable 9 ! brew+ ( ,ale1 s t he :o ha? b once onely s mu* ,ale ,gr\nds or ,ye/1 or lev5$ ,d\gh z s]v$ 8 turn once1 may brew ,ale & bake ,bread ev5 to inf9ity4 ,s likewise is ! same evid5tly manife/ by ! encrease ( ,vegetables1 :i* may be inf9itely multipli$ by ! ,alkalizat$ ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 if y h b once _! ,se$s & ,roots4 ,9 l mann] may ! same propagation be p]=m$ by ano!r way1 viz4 by +raft+ ( t :i* y w\ld propagate into ano!r ( ! same k9d4 ,= example1 ,i h 9 my ,g>d5 excell5t ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,*]ries1 or su* l ,tree-fruits1 & ,i h a m9d to see m ( !m 9 my ,g>d52 !re=e d ,i cut (f "s bran*1 or p]haps ev5 ! ,tree x self to ! trunk or body2 ( "s wild1 or at lea/ n s noble a ,fruit-be>+ ,pe> ,tree or ,apple ,tree1 & !re91 viz4 9 t bran* or /ock1 d ,i +raft accord+ to ,art "s little b\ghs or cions ( "s o!r ,tree t be>s excell5t ,fruit1 & :i* ,i desire to encrease1 ! :i* ,tree n[ do? no m produce ! wild & deg5]ate or bad ,fruits1 x did accord+ to its k9d1 b su* ,fruits z ! ,tree :5ce ! cion 0 tak51 be>s4 ,by ^! k9d ( similitudes may any "o t ha? und]/&+ easily see1 t x is possible by ,art1 to transmute "o nature into ano!r1 if1 viz4 ! ,se$s & ,roots ( ?+s are appli$ to ?is transmutation4 ,b n[ if any "o %\ld plant a /alk or leaf 9 ! digg$ e>?1 & w\ld !reby encrease or propagate x1 he w nev] see any success ( 8 lab\r2 = ! /alks & leaves w\ld rot & s no new ,h]b w\ld aga9 bud out f !m z is wont to be out ( ! ,se$ & ,roots4 ,ev5 on ?is wise is x ) ,salt ,pet]1 :i* if x be mix$ ) common ,salt x w\ld n v]ily produce any encrease1 z 'tis wont to d out ( its ,se$ & ,root1 z we h already laid op54 ,su* likewise is ! nature ( ,metals1 t\*+ ! propagation & encrease ( :i* _! prop] se$s & roots are requisite4 ,:at ,i pray are ^? ,t9ctures1 7"o onely p>ticle ( :i* & t no bigg] ?an a ,pea1 be+ ca/ on an :ole p\nd ( ,t9 or ,lead1 transmute? t same ,metal into pure good ,gold1 & *ange? & augm5te? x self 7z be+ ! true se$ ( ,metals7 a ?\s& fold1 out ( s gross & e>?ly a body into s noble & s gold5 a nature 9 s %ort a space ( "t17 :at 7,i say7 are ^? ,t9ctures1 b ! v se$s ( ,metals1 & ! v metallick roots4 ,b by :at means !y are to be obta9$1 & to be br\ght "u a ,man's p[]1 = my "p ,i d n "k4 ,b yet ,i c\ld n b deliv] my simple op9ion & conceptions conc]n+ ?is ?+1 to ! /udi\s ( ,art4 ',tis c]ta9 t all ,metals h _! rise out ( "o & ! same ,se$1 b t !y diff] s v mu* among/ !mselves1 & t "o becomes m ripe ?an ano!r1 is to be imput$ to ! div]sity ( accid5ts4 ,9 "o & ! same ,tree are produc$ ,blossoms1 & small ,fruits ( an unpleasant ta/2 !n aft]w>ds bitt] & immature ones1 & at l5g? ripe & sweet ones1 & are n alike ei!r 9 =m1 od\r1 or sav\r1 nor are !y ( l effects1 & yet d !y all arise out ( "o beg9n+1 viz4 out ( _! ,se$ & ,root4 ,s is x ev5 ) ,metals4 ,= z t\*+ _! ,se$ ,i d v]ily believe1 t if f ! mo/ s(t & z yet mo/ immature ,metals1 su* z ,z9k1 ,lead1 ,t91 ,antimony1 ,bismute1 ,cobolt1 c4 _! /9k+ combu/ible & sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 c\ld by "s ,ba? or o!r be s tak5 away1 z t no?+ may rema9 save onely a mo/ pure ,m]cury1 t !n ,i say su* a ,m]cury1 or su* a ,se$ ( ,metals may be easily transmut$ by pure ,gold1 z be+ ! mo/ pure ,root ( ,metals into a true ,t9cture4 ,b to turn common ,salt into ,salt ,pet]1 ! op]ation is ?us4 ,take "o "p ( black or ( any o!r common ,salt1 & mix x ) two or ?ree p>ts ( ,calx-vive be+ r$uc$ into ,p[d] by ly+ 9 ! ,air1 & lay x 9 su* a place z lies op5 to ! ,air & ,sun-beams1 b yet keeps (f ! ,ra91 z we h taught 9 ! ,app5dix4 ,moi/5 ?is heap ) ! above said ,lixivium ( ,salt ,pet]1 & be+ dri$1 repeat ! moi/5+ & dry+ s long1 untill ! f]m5t %all h conv]t$ all ! common ,salt & turn$ x into inflamable ,salt ,pet]1 ! :i* do? ei!r soon] or lat] happ51 accord+ z ! op]ation ha? be5 ! m dilig5tly or neglig5tly h&l$4 ,all be+ turn$ into ,salt ,pet]1 let an extraction be made ) common ,wat]1 z ! usual cu/om is1 & lay ! ,reliques 9 ! a=esaid place1 & aga9 moi/5 !m ) ! said ,lixivium z a=e1 or 9 defect !re( spr9kle !m ) common ,wat]1 /ill moi/5+ !m aft] ea* dry+1 untill !re be a new encrease ( ,salt ,pet] begott51 ! :i* y are to wa% (f ) common ,wat]4 ,& s ?is op]ation proce$s1 or holds on ev5 to inf9ity4 ,,xxiv4 ,ano!r f> m comp5di\s way ( conv]t+ common ,salt1 by ! help ( fixt ,salt ,pet] into excell5t ,salt ,pet]4 ,mix "s c]ta9 weight ( common ,salt dissolv$ p] se 9 common ,wat]1 & z mu* ( fixt ,salt ,pet] likewise dissolv$ 9 common ,wat]1 mix !m 9 a wood5 ,vessel2 9 :i* ,vessel ! fixt ,salt ,pet] be+ z x 7 a f]m5t w seize ^u ! common ,salt1 & turn x by f]m5tation into excell5t ,salt ,pet]4 ,he t desires a m mature ,salt ,pet] may in/ead ( ! solution ( common ,salt1 p\r ^u ! fixt ,salt ,pet] ,lixivium1 ^? %>p wat]s ( ,salt ,pet]1 :i* h already be5 us$ ab\t o!r lab\rs1 & !y w seize ^u t ,lixivium ) a m vehem5t op]ation1 s t ( bo? ! solutions z well ! acid & spiritual1 z ! fixt & corporeal ,pet]1 !re w be gott5 9 a few h\rs space1 ! mo/ excell5t ,salt ,pet] & su* z _c be by any o!r way :atsoev] pur*as$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if any "o has a m9d ( gett+ a great] quantity ( ,salt ,pet]1 he may fir/ dissolve 8 common ,salt 9 ! %>p ,wat] ( ,salt ,pet]1 & mix x 9 t self same ,lixivium1 viz4 ( ,pet]1 & aft] ! mix+ ( ^! two contr>y solutions evaporate ! common ,wat]1 t ! ,salt ,pet] may %oot into ,cry/als1 ( :i* !re w inde$ be a great] quantity1 b !n x w n be s good z t :i* 0 made by ! fir/ op]ation4 ,,xxv4 ,ano!r ga9full way ( mak+ good & burn+ ,salt ,pet] out ( common ,salt1 by ! help ( fixt ,salt ,pet]4 ,commix equal p>ts ( ! ,scoria's ( fixt ,salt ,pet] t y h us$1 & ( ! common ,kit*9 ,salt toge!r1 & add !reunto twice z mu* ,calx-vive fir/ r$uc$ into ,p[d] by ly+ 9 ! ,air1 z !y bo? weigh4 ,( ?is mixture make up r\nd ,balls1 & s pile or /[ !m ) ,wood1 t x may be a ,/ratum ,sup]/ratum1 or a ,b$ ( ea* ord]ly1 z ! ,*ymi/s call x4 ,k9dle y\r pile ( ,wood & let all y\r ,balls be r$ hot = an h\r3 ,& ! fixt ,salt ,pet] w by a wond]full inv]sion transmute ! nature ( ! common ,salt1 & turn x into ,salt ,pet]1 b yet n inflamable till ! ,salts h be5 moi/n$ "s due "t1 & s attract$ a life out ( ! ,air1 & made fit to conceive a flame1 or to burn4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if in/ead ( ,ra9 wat] y use su* ,wat]s z y h already us$ & extract$ y\r ,m9]als )all1 to moi/5 y\r mass )1 !n w y !nce get 9 "s few ,weeks space1 an inflamable ,salt ,pet]4 ,b =asmu* z 9 ! extraction ( ,m9]als & sep>ation ( ,metals1 !re w be su* a great quantity ( %>p nitr\s ,wat]s1 & likewise ( fixt ,salt ,pet] (f] !mselves = ! accompli%m5t ( ?is op]ation1 & s great a b5efit & ga9 is gott5 by t s pl5tifull an augm5tation ( y\r ,salt ,pet] 7:i* ha? already ,suffici5tly pr(itably paid y\r co/s7 out ( vile & common ,salt2 h5ce cle>ly foll[s1 t all ^? hi!rto describ$ lab\rs & op]ations are effect$1 9 a mann] )\t any co/s or exp5ces1 :i* is inde$ an unhe>d ( ?+1 b yet mo/ true1 & exce$s ! belief ( ignorant ,m54 ,,xxvi4 ,! r$uction ( ,silv] extract$ out ( ! ,m9]als1 & fre$ f ! ,aq4 ,=tis by ab/raction1 or draw+ (f ! said ,aq4 ,=tis4 ,! ,silv] f :i* ,aq4 ,=tis has be5 drawn by ,di/illation1 ne$s n any matt] to help on fusibility1 = z mu* z x do? ( its own nature admit ( a v easie ,flux2 b t ! ,fugitive ,spirits t adh]e unto x w\ld c>ry away some:at ( ! same4 ,s n[1 to prev5t ?is discommodity1 y may add unto su* a ,silv] a little ( ! fixt ,salt sep>at$ out ( ! ,lixivium ( fixt ,pet]1 ! :i* ,salt ,alkaly w mortifie ! acid spirits s1 t !y %all n be able to c>ry (f any ?+ at all 9 ! melt+4 ,,xxvii4 ,! r$uction ( extract$ ,copp]4 ,if ! ,copp] be n mixt ) any o!r ,metals1 & be b little 9 quantity1 x may be r$uc$ s 9 ,crucibles by x self1 b if x be 9 a pl5tifull quantity x may be done by bla/4 ,b :]e x conta9s ,iron or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 7:i* two ! ,m9]als ( ,copp] d frequ5tly ab\nd )all7 !re x admits n ( r$uction p] se )\t ! help ( o!r matt]s1 because ( ! ,iron1 ,z9k1 or ,calam9>is2 :i* ,m9]als associat+ !mselves ) ! ,copp]1 9 ! melt+ are wont to make x brittle4 ,b ?is inconv5i5cy may be prev5t$ ! foll[+ way4 ,,xxviii4 ,! way ( mak+ ,copp]1 :i* ha? ,iron 9 x malleable by r$uction4 ,mix su* ,copp] z ha? 9 x ,lapis ,calam9>is or ,iron1 ) common ,salt1 & put x 9 a ,crucible & melt x1 t s ! ,salt may associate or draw unto x self ! ,iron or ,lapis ,calam9>is out ( ! ,copp]1 & turn !m into ,scoria's1 leav+ ! ,copp]1 :i* w settle to ! bottom & g into a ,regulus4 ,,xxix4 ,by :at means ,copp] is to be sep>at$ f ! ,silv]1 if !y are bo? toge!r extract$ out ( ! ,m9es1 & ! ,silv] has n be5 precipitat$ out ( ! solution by ! ,wat] ( ,salt1 b ! dissolv+ ,m5/ruum ha? be5 ab/ract$ f !m s conjoyn$ bo? toge!r4 ,if ! ,silv] be m 9 quantity ?an ! ,copp]1 !n ! ,copp] is easily extract$ out ( ! o!r by ! ,wat] ( ,salt :]e9 a little ,t>t> ha? be5 dissolv$4 ,= ,salt & ,t>t> d readily dissolve ,copp]1 & leave ! ,silv]4 ,b if ! ,copp] be> ! ,bell1 & !re be m ( t ?an ! ,silv]1 !n w x be bett] to precipitate ! ,silv] fir/ by ! ,wat] ( ,salt1 out ( ! fir/ extraction ( ! ,m9]als2 & aft]w>ds ! ,copp] w be likewise fre$ by ab/ract+ ! dissolv+ ,m5/ruum1 insomu* t ea* ( ^! two ,metals are gott5 ap>t4 ,,xxx4 ,if ! extract$ ,copp] compreh5ds 9 x any ,gold1 by :at means ! ,gold may be !refrom sep>at$4 ,albeit if a solution ( ,saturn or ,lune be+ p\r$ on ! dissolv$ ,copp]1 & well %ook ) ! same solution w fi% out "s ,gold1 yet x gets n all unless x be debilitat$ by "s ,lixivium4 ,b n[ ! ,lixivium be+ p\r$ !reunto t s ! solv5t be+ debilitat$ may ! easi] let g its ,gold !reby1 ha? ) x ?is inconv5i5cy1 viz4 t ! solv5t is made :olly unpr(itable to be us$ ab\t any m extractions4 ,nay m1 !re's also ?is discommodity1 t if an error be committ$ by p\r+ on a little m ,lixivium ?an is exp$i5t1 !re w also precipitate "s ( ! ,copp] toge!r ) ! ,gold4 ,to prev5t !re=e ^! inconv5i5cies1 ! solution ( ! ,copp] :i* conta9s 9 x ,gold1 is to be drawn (f ev5 unto dr9ess1 9 my secret & by me inv5t$ di/ill+ ,vessel1 9 :i* ,vessel x may easily & 9 great pl5ty be done2 & ! foll[+ ,m5/ruum :i* dissolve? onely ,copp] & n ,gold is to be p\r$ ^u ! dri$ matt]1 t ! ,copp] may be dissolv$1 & ! ,gold 7be x ei!r mu* or little7 may rema9 9 ! bottom undissolv$4 ,! dissolv$ ,copp] may be precipitat$ out ( ! ,wat] ) a ,lixivium1 :]eto is add$ "s ( ! ,liq\r ( ,fl9ts1 & be wa%t & dri$1 & ) /rong ,v9eg> be turn$ into a mo/ delicate ,v]digreace4 ,! ,wat] t is ?us made use (1 if x be p\r$ on ,alkalizat$ ,salts yields good ,salt ,pet]4 ,he t does n mu* reg>d t gre5 col\r may sep>ate ! dissolv5t f ! ,copp] by ,di/illation1 & aga9 use ! same = ! l dissolv+ ( new ,copp]4 ,b n[ !re mu/ be 9 ! ,copp] ,s mu* ,gold z to quit ! co/s ( ?is lab\r1 & to prove ga9full2 o!rwise x is bett] to leave ! ,gold ) ! ,copp] ?an to buy x at s de> a rate4 ,,xxxi4 ,! mak+ ( su* a ,m5/ruum z dissolve? ! ,copp] & drives f x self1 or precipitates ! ,gold4 ,?is dissolv5t is no o!r ?an ,aq4 ,=tis1 :]e9 a little ,t>t> is dissolv$4 ,= ! ,t>t> be+ an enemy to ! ,gold1 is wont to precipitate ! ,gold out ( ! solutions l z common ,salt do? ,silv] out ( ,aq4 ,=tis4 ,by ?is way may all ! ,copp] be easily sep>at$ f ! ,gold1 conc]n+ :i*1 m %all be spok5 9 its due place4 ,,xxxii4 ,ano!r r$uction ( ,copp] t ha? ,gold 9 x1 & ! p]fect sep>ation ( ! ,copp] f ! ,gold4 ,add to su* ,copp] t ha? ,gold 9 x1 "s ,silv]1 & melt x ) s mu* ,regulus ( ,antimony z is twice ! weight ( ! said ,metals ?us toge!r tak54 ,sep>ate ! said ,regulus toge!r ) ! ,copp] f ! ,silv] by ! addition ( ,salt ,pet]1 t s ! ,silv] may reta9 ) ! ,gold t 0 9 ! ,copp]1 ! :i* is to be aft]w>ds sep>at$ if x be wor? ! :ile4 ,n[ x is n necess>y pres5tly to sep>ate x1 =asmu* z x is f> bett] _m times to ab/ract su* a ,copp] t has ,gold !re9 f su* a ,silv]1 t s ! ,silv] may be enri*$ ) a great quantity ( ,gold by s _m ab/ractions2 ! :i* ab/ractions require b v little co/s besides ! *>ges ( ! ,fire & ,crucibles4 ,= all ! ,salt ,pet] us$ h]eab\ts1 toge!r ) all ! ,copp] & all ! ,regulus ( ,antimony may be !ncefrom aga9 recov]$1 by him :o rightly kn[s ! precipitation4 ,besides1 !re lies hid "u ?is op]ation1 "s great matt] z conc]n+ ! am5d+ ( ! ,metals4 ,= x is a way ( arriv+ to ! k ( impregnat+ all ,silv] by ,copp]1 ) ,gold1 & ,copp] x self ) ,silv]2 conc]n+ :i* ?+ !re are m in/ructions to be f\nd 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,^! ?+s may at pres5t suffice1 t\*+ ! r$uction ( ! ,metals extract$ out ( ! poor ,m9es1 & conc]n+ ^? ?+s :i* by reason ( ! ha/y ,edition ( ! ,app5dix to ! fif? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many 7 omitt$ !re92 ! :i* defects ! well m9d$ ,read] may f h5ce supply4 ,,xxxiii4 ,a brief description ( ! above m5tion$ artificial ,in/rum5t1 by ! help :]e( ! spirits necess>y = ! extraction ( ! ,metals out ( ! poor ,m9es t conta9 9 !m ,gold1 ,silv] & ,copp]1 are pl5tifully prep>$1 ! ,m9]als !mselves extract$1 & ! dissolv+ ,m5/ruums1 aga9 easily sep>at$ f ! ,metals4 ,?is incomp>able & by me newly f\nd out ,in/rum5t1 be+ mo/ pr(itable & commodi\s = ! easie extractions ( ,metals1 & prep>ations ( ! dissolv+ ,m5/ruums1 is made ( a peculi> e>?1 & is almo/ ( ! figure or lik5ess ( a ,bak]s ,ov51 & is ei!r ( a bigg] or less] size1 accord+ to ! quantity any "o has a m9d to lab\r 92 ,9 ! =ep>t x ha? a ,door1 & 9 ! end or top or v ne> x1 x ha? an ,outlet4 ,to ! ,cov] s]v+ in/ead ( an ,alembick1 a great receiv+ ,vessel is to be fitt$1 fit = ! reception ( ! outgo+ spirits4 ,aft] t ! ,furnace is heat$1 ! prep>$ ,salts be+ put 9 peculi> ,pots or ,crucibles made ( ! be/ e>? are to be put ) a pair ( ,tongs prep>$ = ?is peculi> use into ! ,in/rum5t1 & all ! spirits w be drawn (f ) a spe$y ,di/illation4 ,n[ !re is no dang] "h ( break+ ! ,in/rum5ts1 & ! ,di/illation may be done 9 ! space ( "o or two h\rs1 h[ great a quantity soev] ( ,salt 0 us$ to ! ,di/illation4 ,:5 ! ,di/illation is ov]1 ! ,pots t 7 put into t ,in/rum5t or ,furnace are to be aga9 tak5 out ) y\r ,tongs1 & pres5tly o!r ,pots fill$ ) ,salts are to be put 9 ! room ( !m y took out1 & ! spirits aga9 driv5 out by a new ,di/illation4 ,?is lab\r may be kept on z long z "o please?1 or z long z he ha? any matt] to di/ill )all2 because ! ,vessel nev] cools z long z ! ,di/illation is cont9u$4 ,?is ,furnace !re=e is mo/ notably fit = ! ,di/illation ( a great quantity ( ,salts1 & t by a lab\r :i* is s exce$+ spe$ily f9i%$4 ,! same way ( ,di/illation is to be obs]v$ 9 ! extraction ( ,m9]als or ,metall9e ,e>?s1 ! :i* c be f> soon] extract$ & f> spe$i] ?is way1 ?an by t describ$ 9 ! ,app5dix :i* is to be done by heat+ ! ,glasses4 ,aft] ! same mann] is ! dissolv+ ,m5/ruum x self spe$ily aga9 ab/ract$ f ! extract$ ,metals1 & be+ !reby pres]v$ )\t any loss is to be appli$ to f>!r use4 ,?is ,in/rum5t !re=e do? s comp5di\sly & easily dispat* all ^? said lab\rs1 t 7set aside y\r ,fire & ,salt7 ! pl5tifull mak+ y\r spirits1 ! abundant extraction ( ! ,m9]als1 & ! sep>ation ( y\r ,m5/ruum's f ! extract$ ,metals & its pres]vation1 are 9 a mann] done )\t any co/s4 ,,xxxiv4 ,n[ foll[s an explication ( "s secrets effect$ by ! help ( my ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 conc]n+ :i* !re is m5tion made 9 ! second "p ( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,x is cle>ly evid5t f _m places ( my ,writ+s1 & pr9cipally 9 ! second "p ( ,miraculum ,mundi t my ,sal4 ,mirabilis is div]sly prep>$2 h5ce x foll[s ( c\rse1 t ! use !re( is diff]5t4 ,= x ha? "o use :5 7aft] ! _s is !ncefrom di/ill$7 x is tak5 out ( ! ,cucurbit1 & ha? z yet a corrosive nature4 ,contr>ily1 x ha? ano!r k9d ( use :5 ?is corrosive ,salt is dissolv$ 9 common ,wat]1 & filtr$1 & set 9 ! cold1 t s ! be/ "p !re( may %oot into long ,cry/als1 :i* hav+ no corrosive p[]1 s]ve = a peculi> use4 ,x ha? likewise ano!r use :5 x is depriv$ ( all corrosivity & turn$ into a sweetness1 z ,i h %[n 9 _m places ( my ,writ+s4 ,?is is to be kn[n by su* z w\ld use x1 = ?is or t lab\r1 t s !y may commit no error1 b be !reby r5dr$ ,ma/]s ( _! desires ! m easily4 ,we w !re=e make inspection into "s ( ^? pr9cipal secrets :i* are decl>$ 9 ! second "p ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 & exam9e :e!r or no !y c be effect$ aft] ! same mann] ,i prescrib$8 ,,xxxv4 ,by :at means any ,wat]1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,v9eg> & o!r liq\rs may be coagulat$ 9 a few h\rs space into h>d pieces l ,ice1 by ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis4 ,= su* a coagulation ( all wat]y & moi/ ?+s1 well edulcorat$ 7z ! ,*ymi/s phrase is7 ,sal4 ,mirabilis is to be tak5 & su* z is %ot into long ,cry/als1 prep>$ ( an equal weight ( ,salt & good ,oil ( ,vitriol1 because a mo/ great dr9ess arise? f ! ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,su* an excell5tly well prep>$ ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 & :i* is %ot into long ,cry/als1 is to be r$uc$ 7by calc9ation 9 ! ,sun7 into a f9e p[d]1 t s x may lose all its moi/ness & yet n melt4 ,= if x melts1 !n x w\ld ne$ gr9d+ aga92 "o "p ( ?is calc9$ ,sal4 ,mirabilis is able to coagulate ?ree p>ts ( ,wat]1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 or any o!r liq\r :i* x is mix$ )all1 into a dry matt] l to ,ice1 insomu* t x may be c>ri$ 9 a ,sack or a ,sieve full ( holes4 ,b :at use su* a coagulation may s]ve =1 w\ld be too t$i\s to decl>e 9 ?is place4 ,any "o w f9d :at use is to be !re( made1 if he well m$itates ^u ! ?+4 ,,xxxvi4 ,! sep>ation ( ! ,wat]1 ,w9e1 or ,ale1 f ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis4 ,! coagulat$ liquors may be commodi\sly sep>at$ f ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis by ,di/illation2 b ! aquosity ( ! coagulat$ ,w9e & ,ale are to be sep>at$ onely by ,di/illation1 & ! gross] "p rema9s beh9d 9 ! ,cucurbit ) ! ,salt4 ,b ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis is by calc9ation1 aga9 fre$ f all impurity1 & aga9 made :ite & fit = any o!r su* l new effect4 ,n4 ,b4 ,i d\bt n b t !re are o!r ways ( coagulat+ wat]y liq\rs into ,ice1 conc]n+ :i* we %all say some:at 9 _! due place4 ,,xxxvii4 ,h[ ! %>p spirits ( ,salts1 z ,aq4 ,=tis1 ,aq4 ,regis1 ,_s ( ,salt1 ,_s ( ,vitriol1 ( ,allum1 & ! l may be coagulat$ into h>d ,salts1 n unlike to froz5 ,wat]4 ,?is coagulation ( %>p ,spirits out ( ,salts1 is done ! same way z ! coagulation ( common ,wat]1 & o!r sweet liq\rs is p]=m$ by2 b ! sep>ation ought to be done 9 ,vessels ( ! be/ ,e>?1 or 9 ,glass1 because ( _! %>pness4 ,& c]ta9 x is1 t ) ^! coagulat$ ,spirits ( ,salts _m ?+s ( great mom5t may be done1 ! m5tion+ :]e( we = brevity sake d "h pass ov]4 ,= ,i h purpos$ to demon/rate at ?is "t1 "s secrets onely :i* are m5tion$ 9 ! second "p ( ,miraculum ,mundi1 & to ass]t ! tru? ( !m4 ,by ^! two describ$ coagulations any "o may easily le>n t ! coagulation ( o!r moi/ ?+s are possible to be done4 ,,xxxviii4 ,h[ ! head ( a f\nta9 may be /opp$ up by ?is ,sal4 ,mirabilis4 ,x sometimes happ5s t !re breaks out a ,spr+ ( ,wat]s 9 "s places :]e x proves (f5sive & hurtfull4 ,& =asmu* z !y are sometimes v difficult to be /opt up1 ,i w set d[n a way 9 ?is place ( /opp+ x by ,sal ,mirabilis1 b *iefly to ?is end1 t ! nature & prop]ty ( ?+s may be ?r\ghly le>n$1 & besides1 t ev5 ,arts & ,sci5ces !mselves d sometime br+ no small help1 especially :5 no c\nsel avails4 ,take !re=e ( y\r ,sal ,mirabilis1 heat$ r$ hot z mu* z is suffici5t1 wrap x up 9 a l9n5 clo? & ?ru/ x into ! hole ( ! ,f\nta91 & x w be turn$ ) ! ,wat] into an h>d ,/one1 & !reby en=ce? ! ,f\nta9 to seek x self "s o!r passage4 ,,xxxix4 ,! way ( sep>at+ ! ,phlegm f subtile ,spirits4 ,because ! ,volatile & sulphure\s ,spirits ( ,salts are ( great efficacy 9 ,m$ic9e1 & pr9cipally :5 _! ,phlegm or aque\s humidities are remov$ f !m1 ! :i* ?+ e "o c't br+ to pass1 ,i h !re=e judg$ x wor? :ile1 ev5 = ! sake ( ! ,sick1 to discov] an easie way ( s do+1 by my ,sal4 ,mirabilis z foll[s4 ,fill a ,glass ,cucurbit half full ) ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 p\r !reupon ! ,volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol1 ,nit]1 or common ,salt1 & di/ill !nce by ,b4 ! mo/ subtile ,_s1 ! :i* w come (f1 & leave ! unpr(itable ,phlegm beh9d ) ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 ! :i* 7by heat+ r$ hot7 y may aga9 r5d] fit = new op]ations4 ,,xl4 ,ano!r & easi] way1 yea ev5 almo/ an incr$ible & miracul\s "o ( free+ ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,v9eg>1 ,br&y1 & all o!r moi/ liquors f _! unpr(itable ,phlegm 9 a mom5t ( "t1 by my ,sal4 ,mirabilis4 ,! prec$5t coagulation ( moi/ liquors arise? f t mo/ great dr9ess :i* lies hid 9 ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis4 ,b ?is way we n[ deliv]1 proce$e? f ! conc5trat$ cold ( moi/ ,fires1 :i* ,fires we h treat$ ( 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury1 & 'tis ?us4 ,take "o p\nd ( ! abovesaid ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 put x 9 a /rong ,glass1 & p\r !reupon two p>ts or p\nds ( ! con-c5trat$ & cold ,fire ( "s ,salts1 :e!r x be ( ,vitrol1 or common ,salt1 or ,salt ,pet]1 ^: ,fire excells ! ,fires ( o!r ,salts2 & let !m lie quiet = "s h\rs1 & !re w be made an ,icy mass ( !m bo?1 ! :i* y %all 9 ! ,w9t] "t set out 9 ! ,sn[ or 9 "s cold place :i* by h[ mu* ! cold] s mu* ! bett]2 :]e ! long] x abides 9 ! cold1 ! m w ! cold ,fire be con-c5trat$1 & consequ5tly s mu* ! great] matt]s may by su* a con-c5trat$ body be effect$4 ,,xli4 ,! receiv+ or cat*+ ! brea? ( ,m51 z !y sit 9 "s w>m ,/ove1 & ! *ang+ x into ! =m ( ,ice4 ,if ?\ ha/ a m9d to create a k9d ( admiration among/ ?y ,gue/s or ,fri5ds :5 !y are ) !e1 & to give !m "s pr(itable recreation1 y may accompli% y\r desire ! foll[+ way4 ,c>ry ) !e a ,glass full ( ! moi/ ,fire ( ,salt1 & :i* is coagulat$ by ! ,sal4 ,mirabilis1 & ha? /ood "s h\rs 9 ! cold1 into ! w>m ,/ove1 & hang x up ov] ! ,table by a ?read or small l9e1 :5 y\r ,gue/s are set at ! ,table1 & :5 !y ask y :at ?is signifies1 y may tell !m t y w = _! ,recreations sake1 %ew !m "s pleasant div]sion2 aft] !y h made an end ( eat+ & dr9k+4 ,^u ?is !y w all ( !m h a desire to see ^? tricks & ev] n[ & !n ca/ up _! eyes ^u ! ,glass4 ,b aft] t ! ,glass has !re hang'd a m9ute or half m9utes space1 ! brea? ( ! ,m5 t sit ab\t x w pres5tly apply x self to ! ,glass1 & /ick on to ! outside !re( l ,sn[1 & cov] x all ov]2 & ?ick5 m & m1 insomu* t 9 a %ort "t x w h a ?ick & ho>y be>d1 all ab\t consi/+ ( natural ,ice2 & w s long keep on its encreas+ z ! con-c5trat$ cold la/s 9 ! ,glass4 ,!n at l5g? ! ,glass gr[+ a little hot1 aft] ! int]nal cold ( ! con-c5trat$ ,fire is consum$1 t ,icy be>d beg9s aga9 to melt & be+ resolv$1 to di/ill into a ,wat]1 = ! receiv+ ( :i* di/ill+ drops "s ,vessel is to be set "u4 ,?is is a wond]full ,di/illation ( ,m5's brea?1 :i* com+ out ( _! m\?s 9 _! disc\rs+1 is r$uc$ by ! conc5trat$ ,fire ( ,salt into ,ice1 & at l5g?1 aga9 into ,wat] by ! heat ( ! ,/ove4 ,?is s spe$y an op]ation or transmutation ( a moi/ & wat]y vap\r into natural ,ice1 seems inde$ at ! outside view to be b a vile & unpr(itable ?+2 b if x be b well m9d$ by ! sight ( ! int]nal m9d1 x n onely begets a mo/ great admiration1 b )all op5s ! mo/ excell5t k ( natural ?+s4 ,su* z gre$ily hung] aft] ,gold w say1 :at b5efit comes f ^! tricks8 _h ,gold b di/ill$ f ! ,glass we w\ld h sav$ x1 :at ne$ we any ,wat]8 or if x _h be5 noble or g5]\s ,w9e1 we c\ld h priz$ su* an +5i\s knack1 & drunk x (f4 ,take away t fil?y ,wat] & br+ u ! gallant ,w9e4 ,su* disc\rse z ?is1 let "o ( ?y ,fri5ds purposely utt]1 be+ !reto fir/ suborn$ by !e1 t s ?\ mai/ ! m delight ! re/ ( ?y ,fri5ds t are ignorant ( ^! ?+s1 by ?y pres5tly satisfy+ him t is s desir\s ( ,w9e1 say+1 t if ?y ,fri5ds & ,gue/s d desire bett] ,w9e1 ?\ art ready to draw x !m4 ,^u ?is1 ?y ,gue/s w dilig5tly li/5 & desire to see :at bett] ,w9e ?\ wilt draw !m out ( ?y ,cell]4 ,! *iefe/ ( ^! w well "k t ?\ ha/ n 9 ?y ,cell> su* v>iety ( ,w9es4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 h ready "s small ,glasses :i* conta9 "s ,ounces1 fill$ ) ! conc5trat$ ,fires ( ,salts1 & well %ut & /r+s ti$ ready unto !m2 n[ :5 ?\ ha/ a m9d to give !m a reli% ( ?y ,art ( bett]+ ,w9es1 & r5dr+ !m m g5]\s1 comm& a ,cann ( common ,w9e to be br\ght !e1 & give x to ?y ,gue/s to dr9k4 ,b n[ :5 !y %all p]ceive t x is ! same sort ( ,w9e !y _h =m]ly1 & t ?\ ha/ n giv5 !m any bett]1 ?\ %alt satisfie !m by ! foll[+ way4 ,,xlii4 ,a mom5t>y op]ation ( r5dr+ any common ,w9e m g5]\s1 & exce$+ly bett]$ by ! cold ,fires ( ,salts2 & t 9 ! pres5ce ( _m ,m54 ,comm& "o ( ^? ,glasses prep>$ = ?is purpose to be br\ght unto !e1 & let x d[n by ! ?read into ! ,glass full ( ,w9e1 :i* be+ done1 ! con-c5trat$ cold t lies 9 ?y little ,glass1 :i* ?\ hang'/ 9 ! great] "o ( ,w9e w draw to x self ! wat]y & unpr(itable p>ts ( ! ,w9e1 & *ange x into an incipid ,ice4 ,& by h[ mu* ! long] y leave t little ,glass 9 y\r ,w9e1 s mu* ! m ,wat] w be drawn !re out (1 & ! ,w9e w be made ! m g5]\s !reby4 ,b ! soon] y take x out1 ! less ,wat] w be sep>at$2 s t out ( "o ,cann ( ,w9e y may by ?is means give y\r ,gue/s sev]al sorts ( ,w9e to dr9k1 or r may let !m bett] ! ,w9e !mselves ev5 accord+ to _! pleasure4 ,= by ?is op]ation ! unpr(itable ,wat] be+ drawn out ( ! ,w9e & turn$ into ,ice1 is sep>at$ & tak5 away2 "p !re=e ( ! ,wat] be+ tak5 away1 ! rema9d] mu/ necess>ily be mu* m efficaci\s & m sweet ?an x 0 a=e1 :5 x _h ,wat] conjoyn$ z yet ) x4 ,a ,ma/] ( a ,family us+ ?is ,artifice may make = himself & 8 ,gue/s1 div]s ,w9es ?\gh drawn out ( "o ,b>rel4 ,n[ su* a secret is n onely full ( ,curiosity1 b also ( pr(it1 & may prove helpfull & d mu* good sev]al ways4 ,i c\ld if ne$ requir$ decl>e a ?\s& conv5i5cies1 & ,commodities proce$+ !refrom4 ,b because ,i judge x ne$less to sp5d "t 9 decl>+ !m1 ,i w at pres5t m5tion onely "s few1 remitt+ ! re/ to ! foll[+ ,c5turies1 9 :i* %all be made m5tion ( !m accord+ z ! matt] & "t requires or p]mits4 ,,xliii4 ,! am5d+ ( any midl+ or smalli% ,ale 9 ! ,w9t] ,season1 z well at ,home z ,abroad4 ,x sometimes happ5s t a ,ma/] ( a ,family ha? b onely "o sort ( ,w9e or ( ,ale 9 8 ,cell>1 ! :i* he is accu/om$ to dr9k1 & puts n 9 8 ,cell> any bett] ,w9e or ,ale ei!r by reason ( pov]ty1 or else because ! ,cell> lies op5 to e body1 bo? ,m5-s]vants & ,maid-s]vants1 & !y w to ! be/ ,tap1 & s he fe>s x w be too *>geable4 ,b =asmu* z old ,m5's ,/oma*s1 :5 !y sometimes fe$ on ,/ock-fi% dri$1 or on ,m>telmas ,beef1 or ,fi%1 by reason ( its debility ?r\gh old ,age1 _c p]=m its (fice ( ,concoction3 ,! ,ale or ,w9e may by ! help ( ?is secret be pres5tly r5dr$ /rong]1 especially 9 ! ,w9t] ,season1 9 :i* ,season a w>m] & /rong] draught ( ,ale & ,w9e is m b5eficial ?an 9 ! =m] mon?s1 & !n !y c bett] brook ! want ( ! same4 ,b "s may object & say1 :]e %all ,i get su* a conc5trat$ cold z may enable me to extract ! ,wat] out ( ! ,w9e8 h]eunto ,i answ] t !re w be _m t w prep>e x = "t to come & w sp>e x to o!rs2 & yet no body ne$s s great a quantity !re( nei!r4 ,if a ,ma/] ( a ,family ha? b "o onely half p\nd ( ! same1 he may use x 8 :ole life "t1 if he b keep x s z t ! ,glass break n & spill x4 ,= :5 he ha? tak5 away ! ,wat] ( "o or two ,pots ( ,ale or ,w9e1 let him remove ! ,ice f ! ,glass1 & set x aga9 9 ! cold till he ne$s x4 ,= su* a cold conc5trat+ ,magnet always keeps its virtues1 & is nev] corrupt$1 b always fit = ! effect+ ( _m wond]full ?+s4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y h n ^? fires ( ,salts ! heavy ,oil ( ,vitriol1 ,oil ( ,salt1 or ,aq4 ,=tis may be us$ h]eab\t2 b yet ^! ,oils d n 9 any comp>ison p]=m :at ^? conc5trat$ ,fires ( ,salts are able to effect4 ,b h[ev] !y demon/rate ! ?+ x self ?\gh !y br+ no great /ore ( pr(it1 & ?is any "o may easily und]/&4 ,= !re is a great diff]5ce betwixt ! wat]y & n wat]y ,fires ( ,salts1 any common & simply b>e ,wat] _c become s cold z ! ,wat] ( any ,salt1 & ?is ,salt-wat] _c be s cold z a common ,_s ( ,salt1 nor c ?is ,_s by any means arrive to t degree ( cold z a conc5trat$ ,_s usually atta9s to4 ,s a sk9 ( ,lea!r is nev] s cold z ,wood1 nor ,wood z a ,/one1 nor a ,/one z an heavy ,metal2 ! diff]5ce proce$+ f ! ?ickness ( ! compaction1 = v]ily any ?+ w conc5trate ! m cold or heat & fix x ) x self1 by h[ mu* ! compact] & ?ick] body x %all be (4 ,= x is ! prop]ty ( a conc5trat$ cold to kill a ?+ & to make x h>d & /iff4 ,contr>ywise a conc5trat$ heat gives a spe$y life1 & correction1 & em5dation1 & ?is exp]i5ce x self tea*e?4 ,o happy ,man is he t c make a ,metall9e ,salt z compact & ?ick1 & heavy z a ,metal1 & c by cons]v+ x a due "t 9 ! heat ( ! ,fire1 t ! heat may by little & little & gradually be conc5trat$ & fix$ !re91 make x fusile4 ,)\t d\bt su* an "o w\ld get a ,t9cture t w\ld cure ! mo/ griev\s ,diseases1 & *ange ! imp]fect ,metals into p]fect4 ,= x is ! ,fire onely t begets a maturity to any ?+1 & by h[ mu* ! /rong] & great] ! ,fire is s mu* ! spe$i] & bett] am5d+ ( any ?+ may be expect$4 ,^! ?+s :i* ,i h "h briefly decl>$ are ( great] mom5t1 dignity1 & weight ?an any "o c believe2 & besides !re's no d\bt b t !re w %ortly "s /ep =?1 :o w )\t any fe> te/ifie ! v]ity ( ,art1 by *ang+ imp]fect ,metals & turn+ !m into pure ,gold2 s common w ,al*ymy become 9 ?is ,age1 :i* 0 nei!r he>d ( nor se5 be=e 9 ?is ,_w4 ,nay m1 ,m5 w make ?is ,art s famili> unto !m t !y w n mu* e/eem ev5 ( p>ticul> ,t9ctures4 ,b :y ,god p]mits su* ?+s to be done1 is to u :olly unkn[n1 ?us mu* we see onely1 t d\btless !re w foll[ "s great *ange 9 ! ,_w2 happy %all !y be :o hav+ ! fe> ( ,god be=e _! eyes1 & are ( a pure m9d1 _c be hurt by ! ,devil nor ,s9 8 ,"m4 ,,xliv4 ,:]e9 ?is secret is b5eficial to ^? t travel 9 ! ,w9t] ,season4 ,necessity do? sometimes en=ce old ,m5 to und]take a ,j\rney 9 ! ,w9t]1 :i*1 if no urg5t ha/ =ce?1 may be s ord]$ t at ,noon & ,night quiet re/ may be always tak5 9 su* a place 9 :i* is pl5ty ( ,meat & ,dr9k4 ,b if s be t an urg5cy ( occasion requires a go+ on =w>d1 :e!r "o ride on ,horseback1 or 9 a ,coa* or ,waggon1 & t ei!r ! ,sn[ r5d] ! way difficult1 or "s ,:eel ( ! ,waggon be by *ance brok51 & s ! j\rny+ ,p]son h9dr$ f com+ to ! place aim$ at 9 ! appo9t$ "t1 he is sometimes by ?is means con/ra9$ to turn aside to a poor ,peasants lodg+1 or if 8 =tune be a little m fav\rable1 he is necessitat$ to ,inn 9 "s poor ,village1 :]e he c nei!r meet ) ,w9e or good ,ale2 he n[ t ?us j\rnie? may out ( ! poor ,w9e or ,ale make himself bett] ,w9e or ,ale1 & ! bett] provide = 8 heal? if he ha? ab\t him1 su* a magnet 9 "s small ,glass t attracte? ,ice to x4 ,,xlv4 ,:at pr(it ^? t sail 9 ! ,sea may h by ?is secret4 ,x may s happ5 t a ,man tak+ ,%ip ) hopes ( arriv+ 9 a %ort space ( "t to ! end ( 8 ,voyage1 ?\gh he has "s little ( good ,w9e or ,ale1 may be en=c$ if ! ,w9d prove contr>y to /ay long] ^u ! ,sea2 8 good ,w9e !re=e & 8 ,ale be+ sp5t1 he may make t small ,be] 9 ! ,%ip :i* ! common ,m>r9]s dr9k (1 bett]1 & pres]ve 8 own heal?4 ,,xlvi4 ,h[ by ! help ( ?is secret ! unpr(itable ,phlegm ( ,br&y made ( ,corn may be tak5 away1 t s x may become equal to ! _s t is made ( ! lees ( ,w9e4 ,to ! effect+ ( ?is bus9ess !re is requir$ a great] ,magnet1 :i* may remove t ,phlegm !n ne$$ to ! ,w9e or ,ale1 because ,br&y is ( an hott] nature ?an ,w9e or ,ale1 :i* d m will+ly let g _! wat]9ess ?an adu/ ,w9e is wont to d4 ,,xlvii4 ,by :at means ! sup]flu\s wat]i%ness is to be tak5 away f ! weak] or wat]i%] ,v9eg>1 t s x may be made /rong]4 ,! wat]i%ness ( ! weak] or m aque\s sort ( ,v9eg> do? suff] x self to be m easily extract$ by ! help ( t ,ice-attract+ ,magnet1 & ! r because x1 viz4 ! ,v9eg> puts on an ,icy =m mu* soon] ?an any o!r ,dr9ks4 ,,xlviii4 ,x may be quri$ :e!r or no ?is bett]+ ( ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,v9eg>1 ,br&y1 & o!r ,dr9ks1 & r5dr+ !m /rong] & sweet]1 may be done 9 great pl5ty1 or :e!r x is to be acc\nt$ ( z a curiosity onely8 ,= answ]1 v]ily x is a mo/ excell5t secret mo/ aptly satisfy+ ! curi\s inquiry ( mortal ,m51 :i* ! ,_w z yet nev] knew1 & yet x c effect su* unhe>d ( ?+s1 :i* x is n necess>y t !y %\ld be divulg$4 ,z t\*+ ! pl5tifull sep>ation ( ,wat] f ,w9e1 ,ale1 or o!r ,dr9ks 9 great quantity ! same may be done & t ) pr(it1 & 9 "s places br+ no small ga9 to him :o kn[s h[ rightly & artificially to accompli% ! same4 ,i h done en\gh z to my affairs 9 lay+ x op52 we mu/ n boil meat = ! slo?full & ?ru/ x into _! m\?s4 ,let !m get x !mselves if !y w1 & rightly take c>e ( _! own matt]s4 ,,xlix4 ,:e!r or no likewise a great quantity ( cold ,fires out ( ,salts may be easily prep>$4 ,= answ]1 yes1 s great a quantity ( !m may be prep>$ z a ,man w\ld wi% =1 or z 8 necessity %all en=ce him to desire4 ,b because su* cold ,fires ( ,salts are ! effect]s ( admirable & incr$ible ?+s :i* ! ,_w nev] knew (1 !re=e ! copi\s prep>+ & gett+ ( !m des]ves to be conceal$4 ,let !re=e e "o be cont5t ) ^? ?+s :i* ,i h publi%$ 9 ! fir/ ,c5tury3 haply 9 process ( "t m may foll[4 ,l4 ,h[ my ,sal ,mirabilis c free wat]y ,oils ( _! sup]flu\s humidity4 ,mix "o p\nd ( ?is my ,sal ,mirabilis r$uc$ by w>m? into a f9e ,p[d]1 ) t5 or tw5ty p\nds ( good ,oil ,olive1 or new ,l9se$ ,oil2 ! ,sal ,mirabilis is to be commixt w>m ) ! ,oil1 & be+ well /irr$ ab\t ) x1 draws to x self all ! ,wat]1 & settles to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 f :i* ! cle> ,oil is to be sep>at$ by p\r+ x (f2 & all ! ,wat] & impurity ( ! ,oil is to be sev]$ f ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 t s x may be recov]$ & be aga9 pr(itable = su* l op]ations4 ,,li4 ,! way ( tak+ (f ! mu/9ess or /9k f a ,vessel corrupt$ or gr[n mu/y by ly+1 t x may be aga9 fit to put m ,w9e into4 ,sme> ov] ! inside holl[ness ( su* a ,vessel ) ! conc5trat$ moi/ ,fire ( ,salt1 t x may be e :]e wett$1 & spr9kle !reupon s mu* ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis z w /ick !reunto4 ,= s t cold ,fire ( conc5trat$ ,salt1 ) ! attract$ ,sal ,mirabilis w become h>d & n run1 & /ick on to ! ,vessel2 & t said ,fire w 9 a few days space burn up all ! m\ld9ess & /9*1 j z if ! common ,fire ( ,wood _h be5 us$ !reab\ts4 ,! ,vessel be+ wa%$ ) boil+ ,wat] is aga9 r5dr$ fit & conv5i5t to put ,w9e into4 ,?is op]ation is n "h taught = "s /9k+ ,vessels sake t is n wor? ! :ile1 b to ?is end1 t o!r secrets ( great] mom5t1 & :i* are pr(itable1 may be le>n$ !reby & kn[n4 ,= "u ^! op]ations lie hidd5 _m wond]full ?+s1 & su* z ! greate/ "p ( ! ,read]s w n consid]4 ,b to :at end is x to light up a ,tor* be=e su* ,m51 t are left by ,god 9 bl9dness & d>kness1 & ha? n v\*saf$ to be/[ on !m any ,eyes4 ,,lii4 ,! mann] ( pref]r+ all k9ds ( ,fruits1 ,eggs1 ,onions1 & o!r moi/ ,fruits ( ! gr\nd a long "t f corrupt+4 ,! sweet or dulcifi$ ,sal ,mirabilis is to be well dri$ by ! help ( ! ,fire1 & be+ put 9 "s ,vessel ) ,fruits1 ,eggs or su* l1 ) a ?ick & close lay+ or b$ ( "o ^u ! o!r do? by its dr9ess s pres]ve all ?+s1 & by its attract+ virtue ( all corrupt+ humidity1 t = a long "t !y feel n ! lea/ corruption4 ,,liii4 ,"q4 ,:y do? ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 :i* ,corn has be5 mac]at$ )all a=e its s[+1 & "s :]e( is mix$ ) ! ,e>?1 or s[n attract ! ,ra91 coagulate x1 & hold x ) x self long] ?an o!r ,salts8 ,= answ]1 ?is is to be imput$ to its mo/ great dr9ess :i* x ab\nds )all4 ,,liv4 ,! prep>ation ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 s z t x may become an univ]sal ,m$ic9e = all ,vegetables4 ,! ,sal ,mirabilis z x is ( x self1 is by reason ( its corrod+ virtues :i* x z yet reta9s pla9ly unfit = ! multiplication ( ! ,vegetables1 = t be+ s us$ w\ld prove m hurtfull ?an pr(itable4 ,^u ?is acc\nt x is necess>y t to "o "p ( x be add$ two p>ts by weight1 ( ! be/ ,calx-vive1 :i* be+ moi/5$ ) ,wat] & made up into ,balls1 are to be well heat$ r$ hot = an h\r1 t s all ! corrosivity be+ introv]t$ ! ,sal ,mirabilis may be ,alkalizat$1 & us$ to ! ,vegetables = an univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 = x cons]ves its attract+ =ce1 & lose? x n 9 ! heat+ r$ hot4 ,,lv4 ,:at's ! reason t ,wood ly+ long 9 ! ,wat] :]e9 ,sal ,mirabilis is dissolv$1 is turn$ into an h>d ,/one8 ,= answ]1 ?is op]ation is to be ascrib$ to ! incr$ible a/r+5t prop]ty & nature1 t ! ,sal ,mirabilis is endu$ )all4 ,,lvi4 ,to r$uce an half dead ,tree to life aga9 by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabilis1 t x may revive & beg9 aga9 to spr\t out4 ,mix ) ! digg$ up ,e>?1 ) :i* ! ,roots ( ! ,trees are cov]$1 "o1 two1 ?ree or m p\nds ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 accord+ to ! bigness or littl5ess ( ! ,tree1 & aga91 cov] ov] ! ,roots ) ! same1 & p\r ^u ! ,e>? x self1 "s ,ra9 wat]1 t be+ !reby moi/n$1 ! ,roots may ! bett] p>take ( ! ,salt t is mix$ ) x4 ,by ?is means1 ! ,tree w attract to x self ! ,m$ic9e or good nutrim5t out ( ! ,salt1 & w be *]i%$ & refre%$ j z a piece ( bread or o!r food be+ giv5 to an hung]-/>v'd ,man re/ores him 8 /r5g? aga94 ,,lviii4 ,h[ by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabilis mo/ h>d & insoluble subjects may be v easily dissolv$4 ,let ! nature & prop]ty ( a ,*>-coal ( ,wood be consid]$1 ! :i* is su*1 z t if x be kept 9 ! greate/ ,fire = _m ye>s1 & all ext]nal air kept out f x2 x w nei!r ev] melt1 nor ev] lose ought ( its body1 b w come out aga9 9 ! v same =m z x _h at y\r putt+ x into ! ,fire4 ,s likewise a ,wood coal is able to endure an hundr$1 yea a ?\s& ye>s 9 ! ,e>?1 ,wat]1 or ev5 ! mo/ %>p corrosive ,wat]s unhurt4 ,?is s mo/ %>p a tryal1 nei!r ,gold nor ,silv] ?\gh !y be ! pure/ & mo/ con/ant are able to und]go4 ,& al?\gh a ,coal be ?us durable1 yet nev]!less w ,i dissolve x 9 half an h\rs space1 & conv]t x into a r$ fusile ,salt1 :i* is dissolvable ) ,wat]1 & yields a wond]full liquor :i* is ! effect] ( incr$ible op]ations bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & 9 ,al*ymy4 ,,lix4 ,:at ,sal ,mirabilis is to be us$ to dissolve ! ,coles4 ,! ,sal ,mirabilis is div]sly prep>$1 z appe>s 9 ! second "p ( ,miraculum ,mundi2 b :at way soev] x be prep>$ by1 x may be commodi\sly appli$ to ! solution ( ,*>-coals1 nor ne$e? x any f>!r prep>ation1 b ev5 j s z x is tak5 out ( ! ,cucurbit & is z yet corrosive is to be us$ to dissolve all ?+s4 ,,lx4 ,! mann] ( r$uc+ any ,*>-coal 9 half an h\rs space to its fir/ matt]1 t is1 into a sulphure\s ,salt1 by ! ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,melt two or ?ree ounces ( ,sal ,mirabilis 9 "s ,pot or ,crucible1 & ?r[ 9 a peice ( ,wood-coal or ,*>-coal1 & cov] ! ,pot ) its ,cov]1 & let x fl[ = "o half h\r1 t s ! ,salt may dissolve z mu* ( t ,coal z x c1 & may leave ! re/ ( x :i* x _c dissolve1 undissolv$4 ,!n p\r out y\r matt] & y %all f9d a r$ ,/one ( ,salt1 :i* be+ ta/$ ^u ! ,tongue burns x l ,fire1 z all ,alkaly ,salts d4 ,= ! corrosive =ce is inv]t$ by ! ,vegetable ,sulphur1 & *ang$ into an ,alkaly4 ,?is r$ ,c>buncle be+ dissolv$ 9 ,wat] yields a gre5 ,solution1 :i* be+ filtr$1 & let /& /ill = "s h\rs1 appe>s ( a :ite col\r1 & be+ let alone quiet long]1 acquire? a yell[ col\r4 ,"o drop !re( gilds ov] an imp]ial z ,sulphur does1 if x be !re9 put4 ,= ! ,*>-coal is no o!r ?+ b a ,sulphur ( ! same nature z ! ,m9]al ,sulphur is (1 & p5etrat+ all ! ,metals1 suff]s x self to be fix$ ) !m1 & do? aft] ano!r mann] p]=m all ^? ?+s t ! ,m9]al ,sulphur is wont to d4 ,! v well skill$ ,s5div[ 9 8 ,dialogue conc]n+ ! ,sulphur ( ! ,wise ,m51 sai? he is /rongly gu>d$1 & sits ,captive 9 a d>k ,prison1 & is n easily fre$2 b ,salt gives him a deadly w\nd4 ,a ,sulphur !re=e sits 9 ?is black ,coal 9 a d>k & obscure ,prison1 %ut up ) /rong ,b&s1 & is a ,captive1 nor c any "o free him f ^? ,b&s b onely ,salt4 ,b be+ once releas$ out ( ,prison1 he is wont to come 9 view1 & n be=e4 ,?us n[ h we br\ght =? ,sulphur out ( 8 obscure ,body4 ,& n[ w we also br+ him =? to publick view4 ,,lxi4 ,h[ ! ,vegetable ,sulphur is to be made visible4 ,if y p\r into ! :ite ,solution ( ! ,coals "s ,acidity1 z ,v9eg>1 ,_s ( ,salt1 ( ,vitriol1 or "s ,aq4 ,=tis1 & t leisurely & by little & little z mu* z is requisite = ! kill+ ( ! ,sal ,alkaly2 ! ,sulphur w settle to ! bottom l a :ite ,p[d]1 :i* be+ sep>at$ f ! ,salts1 & wa%t ) fair ,wat]1 & dri$1 w burn & exactly answ] to ! virtues ( ! ,m9]al ,sulphur4 ,,lxii4 ,ano!r way demon/rat+ t a ,m9]al ,sulphur lies hidd5 9 all ,vegetables4 ,put ?is gre5 or :ite juice ( ! ,wood or ,coals express$ or squeez$ out by ! ,salt1 9 a ,glass ,cucurbit ^u "s ,sal4 ,armoniack p[d]$1 put on an ,alembick & draw (f all ! moi/ure by ,di/illation1 9 :i* ,di/illation ! _s ( ! ,sal4 ,armoniack w br+ ov] ! ,helm1 ! ,vegetable ,sulphur ( a gold5 col\r4 ,x is a mo/ p5etrative ,_s & ( wond]full efficacy 9 ,al*ymy & ,m$ic9e1 & ?is w easily be cr$it$ by him1 :o kn[s its p5etrat+ & graduat+ virtue & prop]ty1 9 :i* x excels all o!r p5etrative ,spirits1 y mu/ keep x v w>ily because x easily vani%e?4 ,,lxiii4 ,!re is yet ano!r way ( mak+ ! same ,sulphur ( ,coals visible4 ,:5 y h p\r$ out our ,c>buncle out ( y\r melt+ ,pot1 beat x into ,p[d] & mix !re) half its weight ( ,sal4 ,armoniack p[d]$1 draw (f by a ,glass ,retort1 bo? matt]s exactly commixt by ,di/illation1 t ! ,sal ,armoniack may br+ ov] ) x t ,sulphur4 ,wa% (f ?is r$ matt] drawn out by ,sublimation1 ) common ,wat]1 ! :i* be+ fre$ f ! ,sal4 ,armoniack1 is a ,sulphur incl9+ f its r$di%ness to a yell[ col\r1 & is altoge!r l to ! ,m9]al ,sulphur4 ,,lxiv4 ,!re is likewise ano!r way ( extract+ ! same ,sulphur out ( ,coals4 ,fir/ ( all1 exactly melt ! ,coals by ! ,sal ,mirabilis 9 a melt+ ,pot1 t ! ,salt may be accurately ,alkalizat$ by ! ,coals1 & burn ! ,tongue l ,fire4 ,!n p\r x =? & beat ! ,coals into ,p[d] & put !m 9 a ,glass1 & p\r ^u !m ,_s ( ,w9e fre$ f all its ,phlegm4 ,!n set ! ,glass 9 w>m ,s& & ev] & anon take x out & %ake x well t ! ,_s ( ,w9e may extract ! ,sulphur1 & leave ! ,salt unt\*t4 ,y\r ,_s be+ z r$ z bl\d1 p\r x out into ano!r ,glass1 & aga91 p\r on m ,_s ( ,w9e ^u ! matt]1 & repeat ! =m] op]ation2 ^! p\r+s on1 & cant+s (f are to be s (t5 repeat$1 till ! ,_s ( ,w9e :5 p\r$ on w extract no m4 ,put all ^! r$ extractions into a ,glass ,cucurbit1 & sep>ate ! ,_s ( ,w9e by a ,b4 & x w leave beh9d 9 ! ,cucurbit a sweet ,oil ( ! col\r ( bl\d2 a ,m$ic9e ( s great mom5t 9 all ,*ronical ,diseases1 z t none is to be pref]r$ a=e x4 ,= ?is ,sulphur is f> bett] ?an ! ,m9]al ,sulphur1 :i* = ! mo/ "p is mixt ) "s ,ars5ical prop]ty1 :]eas ?is is extract$ out ( ! ,coals ( ,wood1 & is !re=e f> pur] & necess>ily m conducive to ,man's heal?4 ,& z t\*+ ! :ole op]ation ( ?is preci\s balsamical ,sulphur1 :i* is b little inf]i\r to potable ,gold1 ! *ief knack ( duely mak+ x consi/e? 9 ?is1 viz4 t ! ,sal ,mirabilis be well & accurately ,alkalizat$ by ! ,coals4 ,= if n1 ! ,_s ( ,w9e w\ld dissolve ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 & w\ld n extract ! ,sulphur1 nor w\ld x answ] ?y wi%es1 if x be n depriv$ or despoil$ ( all its humidity4 ,he t %all be well skill$ 9 ! due h&l+ ( ?is ,op]ation1 w obta9 a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e n mu* inf]i\r to potable ,gold1 ( a sweet & pleasant ,ta/1 & ( an admirably gratefull ,od\r & ,col\r4 ,by su* a means z ?is1 is extract$ out ( a dead ,h]b1 or dead ,wood1 its gre5ness 9 ! fir/ ,solution made by ,wat]2 & aft] ! ,extraction ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 ! mo/ delicate r$ ,col\r !re(1 ) a mo/ sweet vegetable ,od\r2 all :i* lay hidd5 9 ! black ,coal1 & are aga9 br\ght =? to light4 ,! use ( ?is mo/ delicate ,oil ( ,sulphur is n small bo? z to ! metall9e ,op]ations & o!r ,arts2 & ?is s spe$y a putrefaction & revivification ( ! dead ,vegetables into a liv+ m$ic9e c>ries 9 its ,intrails a great my/]y4 ,,lxv4 ,x may be dem&$1 :e!r or no ! ,coles !mselves are to be onely made use ( = ?is revivification ( ! dead ,vegetables1 & n ! gre5 or dry ,wood !y are made (1 & ! ,h]bs too1 may also be ?us dealt )4 ,= answ]1 ev5 ! ,h]b x self1 or ! unburnt ,wood x self may be *ang$ 9 a ,crucible into a r$ ,/one by ! ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,= ! op]ation t5ds to ! same end be x ,h]b or ,wood1 gre5 or dry1 or made into a ,cole4 ,,lxvi4 ,x may be qu]i$1 :at ,wood or :at ,h]b be+ *ang$ aft] t same mann] by ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 yields ! mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,= answ]1 ! ,woods t are weightie/ d excel all o!rs2 = !y are rip] & h 9 !m a bett] ,sulphur1 ?an ^? ,woods or ^? ,h]bs h :i* are light]1 & gr[ up 9 half a ye>s "t1 ! old] ! ,trees are1 ! m fit = m$ic9e !y are2 su* z are ! ,roots ( ,v9es1 ,junip]1 ,box1 ,bee*1 ,oak1 ,c$>1 & su* l4 ,,lxvii4 ,a ,demon/ration1 t out ( dead ,h]bs & su* z are aga9 re/or$ to life1 may new ,h]bs be produc$ )\t ! addition ( ! ,se$ ( o!r ,h]bs4 ,fill "s ,pots ) "s ,f]tile ,e>? or ,clay1 void ( all ,h]bs or ,se$s1 & moi/5 x ) ! gre5 or :ite ,juice ( ! ,coals4 ,if n[ y expose ^! to ! ,sun & ,ra91 !re w spr+ up !ncefrom div]s new & unkn[n ,h]bs4 ,,lxviii4 ,h[ by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabilis1 ,metals are to be dissolv$ by ! dry way1 & to be conv]t$ into mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5ts1 & fir/ ( ,gold4 ,:5 y w\ld make y\r trial ( ,gold take a piece ( gold5 ,money1 & b[ x1 & add !reunto s mu* ,sal ,mirabilis z may be #e1 #f1 or #h times ! weight ( ! ,gold4 ,melt x 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 & p\r x out into a ,vessel fit = to receive molt5 ,metals2 & y %all f9d y\r ,salt to be ( a purple ,col\r4 ,if all ! ,gold %\ld n be dissolv$ b "s "p !re( %\ld settle to ! bottom1 sep>ate t ,regulus f ! purple ,salt1 & dissolve y\r rema9+ ,gold 9 a ,crucible ) new ,sal ,mirabilis1 t s all ! ,gold be+ dissolv$ may col\r ! ,salt ) a purple ,col\r4 ,) ?is purple ,salt may be p]=m$ _m v pr(itable ?+s1 :i* app]ta9 n to ?is place4 ',mong/ :i* ^? are *iefe/ :i* respect ! em5dation or bett]+ ( ,metals1 conc]n+ :i*1 ,i w "h add onely "o ,op]ation4 ,,lxix4 ,! graduat+ ( any ,iron into ,gold by ?is purple ,salt4 ,= ! due p]=m+ ( ?is1 y are to h /one-l melt+ ,pots1 & ! be/ t c be1 su* z by no means may dr9k 9 ! ,salt1 or let x run ?r\gh1 = t ! ,solution ( ! ,gold ) ! ,salt is o!rwise wont to hide x self 9 su* ,pots z are n /rong en\gh4 ,if ?\ can/ n get su*1 'tis bett] = !e to ab/a9 f ?is lab\r1 ?an to lose ?y ,gold1 unless haply ?\ ha/ a m9d to try ! possibility ( ! same4 ,if !re=e ?\ desire/ to encrease ! ,qu9ta1 or small weight ( ?y ,gold :i* ?\ ha/ add$ to ?y ,salt1 ) "s ,augm5tation2 put two or ?ree ,qu9ta's ( ,iron bits or pieces into a good ,crucible1 & hav+ put !reto y\r purple ,salt1 melt x v accurately = "o half h\r1 9 :i* "t1 ! ,gold w precipitate x self out ( ! ,salt into ! ,iron1 & graduate "s ( x by turn+ x into ,gold4 ,= :il/ ! purple ,salt do? eat ^u ! ,iron & consume x1 x do? toge!r !re)all make "s ( x p>ticipant ( a gold5 ,nature by graduation4 ,i d n ins]t ?is ,op]ation "h1 to ! end t by ! help !re( a ,man %\ld ?9k ( gett+ ,masses ( ,gold1 no2 = ! sole end ( my propos+ x 0 ?is1 t ,i might confirm ! possibility ( ! ?+ by ocul> ,demon/ration4 ,n[ z "h ! ,iron is graduat$ by ! help ( ! ,gold or gold5 ,f]m5t1 into ,gold2 s likewise may ,copp] be graduat$ & exalt$ into pure ,silv]2 by ! application ( a silv]y ,f]m5t1 z foll[e?4 ,,lxx4 ,! mann] ( exalt+ ,copp] into ,silv]4 ,dissolve ,silv] 9 a ,crucible by ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 made ( ,salt-pet] & ,oil ( ,vitriol2 9 :i* ,solution y %all get a gre5 ,salt1 fit = ! graduat+ ( ,copp] into ,silv]1 aft] ! same mann] z we taught b n[ ( ! ,gold4 ,& albeit ! ,silv] augm5tation be n s great1 yet ! possibility ( ! ,art is !nce app>5t & demon/rate?1 t "o ,metal admits ( be+ conv]t$ into ano!r4 ,b yet he t has good skill 9 h&l+ ?is lab\r1 w1 if he be fraught ) good & apt ,crucibles1 :i* c hold ! ,sal ,mirabilis & n swall[ x up1 receive no small b5efit by ?is same ,op]ation4 ,! ,scoria :i* are rema9+ 9 ?is1 & ! prec$5t ,op]ation are n to be ?r[n away1 b to be mix$ ) ,li?>ge1 t s be+ r$uc$ by bla/1 !y may graduate ! ,lead1 & enri* x ) no contemptible ,portion ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,= great are ! ,v]tues ( ?is ,salt 9 graduations1 :i* ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s h op5ly en\gh h9t$ at1 say+ t _! ,salt augm5ts ! r$ness ( ! ,gold & :it5ess ( ! ,silv]1 & t ?is is a ?+ mo/ true1 he :o %all 9 a due mann] p]=m ! ,op]ation w le>n t s x is1 by 8 own ,exp]i5ce4 ,b lea/ an ,err\r %\ld be committ$ & "s ( y\r ,gold & ,silv] lo/1 x is bett] t a ,man ex]cise himself 9 mak+ 8 ,exp]im5ts 9 ! less] ,metals2 & omit ! deal+ ) ,gold & ,silv] s long till ^! less] ,metals make him a suffici5tly exp]i5c$ ,ma/] = ! deal+ ) ! great]4 ,,lxxi4 ,h[ ,iron may be exalt$ into ,copp] 9 ! melt+ by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,dissolve "o or two :ole ,lots ( ,copp] 9 melt+ x by ,sal ,mirabilis1 :i* ,solution w yield !e a ,salt encl9+ f a gre51 to a black col\r4 ,into ! same ,pot :i* conta9s y\r ,copp] dissolv$ by ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 put ?ree or f\r ,lots ( bits ( ,iron1 & adjoyn !m to ! ,copp] dissolv$ 9 ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 & =ce x ) ! ,fire1 s t !y may be kept 9 flux toge!r = "o half h\rs space4 ,by ?is means ! dissolv$ ,copp] w adhe> to ! ,iron by precipitation & exalt "s p>ticles ( ! ,iron into ,copp]4 ,all be+ well molt51 p\r x out into y\r ,cone t ! ,copp] may settle 9 a ,regulus4 ,! ,sal ,mirabilis & ,iron be+ turn$ into a ,scoria1 are usefull = ! inri*+ ( ,li?>ge1 9 ! /rong melt+ by bla/1 ) ,gold & ,silv]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn be mix$ ) ^!1 or else ) ^? o!r ,scoria's :i* 7 left by ! ,gold & ,silv] & are f> bett]1 & s be melt$ toge!r ) a /rong ,fire1 ! ,lead w be bett]$ & t by an encrease n to be contemn$1 & w abundantly pay = ! lab\r & co/s4 ,b yet ,i w\ld n put any "o ^u ! und]tak+ ( ?is "w2 except he be well v]s$ ) melt+s 9 ,crucibles & )\t !m1 by ! ,bell[s ^u ,he>?s4 ,= ,i write n ^! ?+s = "y ,beg9n]s1 b onely = su* :o well "k :at belongs to ! ,art ( melt+4 ,b yet t he may h "s manuduction into ^! lab\rs1 ,i w decl>e ! g5]al use ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis 9 ! em5dation ( ,metals4 ,,lxxii4 ,! univ]sal use ( ,sal ,mirabilis 9 ! em5dation ( ,metals4 ,?\gh ! wond]full ,salt ( ,art dissolve? all ,metals1 & conjoyne? !m 9 a spiritual mann] z x 71 & r5d]s !m efficaci\s to bett] ea* ! o!r 9 ! ,fire1 yet is !re a diff]5ce to be obs]v$ 9 t ?+1 by him :o desires to foll[ ! ne>e/ way1 & to decl9e all div]sions1 or go+s ab\t4 ,= example4 ,he t has a m9d to dissolve & conjoyn ! ,metals1 ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,lead1 ,copp]1 ,t91 & ,iron1 by ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 t !y may display _! virtues 9 op]at+ to ! p]fection ( ea* o!r1 mu/ take = ! ,gold1 ,iron1 ,copp]1 & ,t91 su* a ,sal ,mirabilis z be+ prep>$ ( common ,salt do? easily dissolve ^? ,metals4 ,b n[ ! same ,salt us$ ab\t ,silv] & ,lead1 w\ld effect no?+ z to _! ,solution1 because !re is no famili>ity or fri5d%ip betwe5 common ,salt1 & ,lune1 & ,lead1 = x is an enemy to ^? ,metals1 kills !m1 & r$uce? !m to no?+4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b :5 ^? ,metals are by ! help ( ,salt r$uc$ into _! ,m]curies1 !n may x come s to pass1 z t !y may be conjoyn$ ) ,gold1 ,iron1 ,copp]1 & ,t92 = )\t a =ego+ prep>ation1 !y ent] n into ! ,salt1 unless ! ,lune & ,saturn be dissolv$ 9 t ,sal ,mirabilis :i* is prep>$ ( ,nit]1 & be adjoyn$ to ! ,solution ( ,m>s & ,v5us2 ( :i* ,solutions ! "o do? v will+ly embrace ! o!r1 insomu* t "o ,metal do? easily op]ate ^u ! o!r1 & consequ5tly a pr(itable graduation1 fixation1 & em5dation succe$s4 ,b n[ if y w\ld h y\r ,metals1 n con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 b volatile & made fly+1 !n1 t ,sal ,mirabilis is to be us$1 :i* is made ( ,salt ,pet] or ,kit*9 ,salt1 by ! help ( ,sulphur4 ,?is is ! univ]sal use ( ,sal ,mirabilis1 s]v+ = ! ,solution1 ,graduation1 ,fixation1 & contr>iwise ,volatilisation1 or ! conv]sion ( all ,metals into a volatile nature4 ,b ! special ,solutions1 ,fixations1 or ,graduations ( !m by ! ,salt ( ,art1 require an addition ( "s ,vegetable ,sulphur1 :i* be+ adjoyn$ to ! ,metal1 yields "s help to ! ,sal ,artis 9 ! ,graduation ( a bas] ,metal1 :i* help ! conjunctions ( ,metals t be ( a sulphure\s nature1 d n at all ne$2 ?\gh inde$ 'tis bett] if y help !m ) "s ,vegetable ,sulphur4 ,= ,sulphur & ,sal ,artis are l ,male & ,female1 !y be> a mutual love to ea* o!r1 & beget a ri* ,(f-spr+2 :5 !y lov+ly c\rt ea* o!r 9 ! ,fire1 ev5 alone & )\t ! addition ( any ,metal1 & are br\ght unto p]fection4 ,s !n1 ?us by ^! op]ations may ga9 & pr(it be div]s ways1 & 9 div]s mann]s gott51 z well p>ticul>ly1 z haply also univ]sally1 7b ?is la/ way ,i am n z yet acqua9t$ )47 ,all ^! ?+s d suffici5tly1 yea abundantly %ew "o ! way ( arriv+ by ! help ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 to ! atta9m5t ( su* ?+s z are ( "s mom5t4 ,en\gh to ! wise4 ,al?\gh t ! ,metals d admit ( a mo/ easie ,solution by ! ,sal ,mirabilis 9 ! dry way1 yet not)/&+1 t ,solution may yet m commodi\sly be p]fect$ ! foll[+ way1 viz4 ?us1 :5 ! ,metals are put into ! ,cucurbit or ,retort1 9 ! di/ill+ (f ! ,_s4 ,= :il/ ! ,_s is driv5 (f1 out ( ^? di/ill+ ,vessels1 ! ,metal is dissolv$ dur+ ! ,di/illation1 & rema9s 9 ! bottom ) ! ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,b :atev] ( ! ,metal rema9s undissolv$1 is to be remov$2 b ! gold5 ,lun>1 ,v5]ial ,salt1 c4 is to be kept = su* uses z x is necess>y =4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if s be any be m9d$ to p\r on aga9 t di/ill$ ,_s1 ^u ! ,metall9e ,salt abid+ 9 ! bottom he may s d1 & 'tis pr(itable2 because t ,metall9e ,salt is by ?is means r5dr$ f> m commodi\s & apt] = ,transmutation4 ,b t none may err f ! "r way1 x is necess>y t we fir/ %ew h[ ! ,metals 7out ( :i* be+ bett]$1 ,gold & ,silv] are to be extract$7 are to be a=e prep>$1 t s !y may admit ( be+ ! m easily exalt$ & am5d$4 ,= all ?+s are to be done by ! prescrib$ me?od1 & to be manag$ by promot+ !m to _! appo9t$ limit & scope1 if any pr(it is !nce s\ght4 ,lune & ,saturn d n by any commixion associate !mselves to ! ,metall9e ,salt1 unless ^! same metals be fir/ r$uc$ into _! ,m]curies1 conc]n+ :i* ?+ we h treat$ at l>ge 9 ! ?ird & f\r? "p ( ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,,lxxiii4 ,by :at means ! imp]fect ,metals may 7by ! ,sal ,mirabilis7 be turn$ into p]fect ones4 ,take ( ,sal ,mirabilis f\r ounces1 ! fil+s ( ,v5us half an ounce4 ,put ?is matt] 9 a /rong1 d\ble1 & well cov]$ ,hassiack ,pot1 set x 9 a w9d ,furnace1 melt x /rongly = half an h\r1 t ! ,sal ,mirabilis may rightly dissolve ! ,copp] & make x spiritual4 ,to ?is ,copp] ?us made spiritual1 add half a "p 9 weight ( ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 & melt toge!r bo? metals by a repeat$ melt+1 = an half or ev5 an :ole h\r4 ,9 ?is conjunction & op]ation1 ! spiritual ,copp] w get to ! ,saturn by graduation1 no small bett]+ & fixation4 ,= by h[ mu* ! long] !y are kept 9 flux1 s mu* ! great] am5dm5t do? ,saturn pur*ase4 ,b yet no ,regulus c ?us p] se settle to ! bottom1 unless "s ,iron be add$ 9 ! melt+1 conc]n+ :i*1 no c]ta9 weight c be prescrib$4 ,= :5 "s small bits onely !re(1 or "s little p>ticles are put 9 ! ,crucible1 ! ,salt is mortifi$ by corrod+ ( ! ,iron1 & lets fall ! am5d$ ,lead :i* 9 ! ,cupel leaves ! ,gold & ,silv]4 ,?is way %ews y ! mann] ( us+ ! ,sal ,mirabilis = ! am5d+ ( metals ,n4 ,b4 ,o!r metals may also be r5dr$ spiritual by ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 by :i* n onely ,saturn b likewise ,luna may be graduat$1 or exalt$ to a gold5 degree4 ,b yet ,saturn is m commodi\s & fitt] = ?is op]ation ?an ,luna is4 ,= :5 ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn is graduat$ & r$uc$1 !re ne$s no o!r lab\r ?an ! sep>at+ ( t ,regulus on ! ,te/1 :]e ! ,gold & ,silv] is left beh9d 9 ! ,cupel4 ,b if ! ,lun> ,m]cury be am5d$ by graduation1 & precipitat$ into a ,regulus1 x is fir/ to be sep>at$ by ,lead 9 ! ,cupel1 & aft]w>ds ! ,gold & ,silv] are to be sep>at$ by ,aq4 ,=tis2 s t !re is requisite a tw(old lab\r1 :i* 9 ! op]ation by ,saturn is b "o2 & !re=e x is to be pref]r$ z to ^! op]ations be=e ,lune4 ,n4 ,b4 ,all su* subjects z h a graduat+ virtue1 z ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,hematitis1 ,smiris1 ,granate1 ,talk1 c4 may be us$ to ^! lab\rs4 ,b h[ev] ,gold is ! be/ ( all1 :i* if s be t any "o is m9d$ to use1 x behoves him to be furni%$ ) su* ,pots & ,crucibles1 :i* d n dr9k up ! ,gold1 & s rob y ( m ?an ! produc$ ga9 am\nts to4 ,?us h we demon/rat$ ! use ( ! simple ,sal ,mirabilis1 9 ! bett]+ ( metals4 ,if "s ,sulphur be add$ to ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 x exalts ! metals ) a f> m pr(itable graduation1 & br+s m ga9 ?an t s+le op]ation1 :i* is in/itut$ by ! ,sal ,mirabilis simply & alone p] se4 ,,lxxiv4 ,! mann] ( conjoyn+ ,gold contr>y to its nature1 ) any burn+ & ,volatile ,vegetable ,sulphur1 & ( am5d+ ! o!r ,metals1 all done by ! help ( my ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,e body full well kn[s t !re is no aff9ity or famili>ity betwixt burn+ ,sulphur & ,gold1 :i* is a fixt ,sulphur2 =asmu* z !y are exce$+ly inimiciti\s to ea* o!r1 & yet ?is enmity may be at l5g? *ang$ into ! greate/ amity4 ,= 'tis usual ) all su* z are wont to sep>ate molt5 ,gold f ,silv] by precipitation1 to use common ,sulphur ab\t t precipitation1 :i* by its innate ,antipa?y ?ru/s out ! ,gold f ! ,silv]2 ! same ?+ is likewise done 9 ! moi/ way1 :5 ! same ,gold is precipitat$ out ( ,aq4 ,regis or ,_s ( ,salt1 by sulphure\s ,salts1 su* z are ,crude ,t>t>1 ,salt ( ,t>t>1 ,_s ( ,ur9e1 & o!r ,alkali ,salts4 ,^! are to %ew t ,gold hate? & %uns ,sulphur worse ?an any ?+1 z be+ its ,capital ,enemy2 & yet ^! mo/ bitt] enemies do? ! ,sal ,mirabilis easily reconcile & conv]t ?is s great an enmity into sweet fri5d%ip4 ,?is op]ation hid+ 9 its ,b[els great ,my/]ies des]v$ly1 & by all "r lies hidd5 to ?is ungratefull ,_w1 if ^! ,my/]ies c\ld be except$ :i* fell into ! h&s ( m9e enemies1 9 my ,laboratory1 unwitt+ly to me1 :o )\t any reg>d _h to ! ,writ+s giv5 me by way ( an ,oa? "u _! ,h&s1 d n[ make m]*&ise ( su* secrets1 & s basely abuse my good ,w4 ,al?\gh ! manifold use ( ?is great ,treasure ha? escap$ !m1 ^u ?is acc\nt x ha? seem$ good unto me to reveal unto ! :ole ,_w1 ^? ?+s t fell )9 _! rea*1 t s x may be kn[n to all1 t su* great secrets proce$$ f me onely1 & n f o!rs1 nor f ^? m9e enemies !mselves4 ,take "o ,qu9ta or small weight ( ,gold1 m or less1 r$uce x into ?9 leaves or plates1 & b[ !m 9 ! fa%ion ( a ,cil9d]1 & add !reunto six1 eight or t5 p>ts ( ,sal ,mirabilis1 :i* matt]s y mu/ melt 9 a ,crucible ) an accurate & /rong fusion3 ,:5 !y fl[1 ?r[ 9 "s pieces ( ,coals into ! ,salt & ,gold z !y are melt+ 9 ! ,pot1 t ! ,sal ,mirabilis may dissolve ! ,gold & ,coals 9 ! melt+1 :i* usually is done 9 half an h\r or !reab\ts4 ,! matt] be+ p\r$ out w %ew y :e!r or no y h well op]at$ = all ! ,gold1 z likewise ! ,sal ,mirabilis & ,coals w be dissolv$ & *ang$ into a r$ ,/one1 t bites ! ,tongue z if x 7 ,fire4 ,?is ,fire & r$ ,/one1 is ! gold5 ,c>buncle ( ! ,anci5ts1 = x %9es 9 ! d>k l a burn+ ,coal1 & produce? su* wond]full effects 9 ,m$ic9e & 9 ,al*ymy1 :i* we h no m9d at pres5t to reveal4 ,= ?is ,gold be+ ?us conjoyn$ contr>y to its nature ) ,sulphur & ,salt1 is by t means unlockt1 op5$ & prep>$2 z t x may by an easie bus9ess or lab\r be made spiritual1 & t div]s ways by div]s ,m5/ruums1 ei!r ,acid or ,ur9\s1 & be di/ill$ ov] ! ,helms1 & ! pure sep>at$ f ! impure4 ,& albeit t ,i "h make use ( no ,circumlocution & speak no pla9]1 yet h ,i spok5 en\gh to ! ,wise1 & h %ew$ !m su* a way to g 91 z t :]eby !y may )\t lab\r1 z 'tw]e arrive to ! mo/ happy & wi%$ end1 unless ,god = "s s+ul> causes prohibit x4 ,b t ,i may n altoge!r %ut ! door ( ,art ^u ! ,son's ( ,art1 ,i w tea* !m ! mak+ ( a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e out ( ?is ,c>buncle4 ,,lxxv4 ,! way ( mak+ a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e out ( ! ,c>buncle ( ,gold4 ,?is ,c>buncle is to be beat5 into ,p[d]1 & ! be/ ,_s ( ,w9e is to be p\r$ !reupon1 :i* may extract ! ,t9cture4 ,?is t+$ ,liqu\r is to be p\r$ (f into ano!r ,glass1 & m fre% ,_s is to be aga9 p\r$ ^u ! matt]1 t x may aga9 extract 9 ! heat m ,t9cture2 ^! ,lab\rs y mu/ repeat s (t5 till all ! ,t9cture is extract$1 & ! ,_s w be no m col\r$4 ,! ,_s be+ drawn (f by di/illations 9 a ,ba? leaves beh9d a mo/ r$ ,t9cture 9 ! bottom1 9 ! =m ( a ,liqu\r nam$ ,c ,o ,s1 = "h are pres5t1 ,col\r1 ,od\r1 ,sav\r or ,ta/2 ! ,col\r & ,od\r f ! ,gold1 & ,sulphur2 ! ,sav\r f ! ,salt4 ,! rema9d] :i* is left aft] ! ,extraction ( ! ,t9cture is n to be ?r[n away z unpr(itable1 b to be conv]t$ ) new ,sal ,mirabilis1 & ,coals made ( ,v9e wood into a r$ ,/one1 by fusion1 & to be s long extract$ till all ! ,gold be conv]t$ ) ! vegetable ,sulphur into a ,m$ic9e4 ,= "o onely lab\r s]ves n to extract ! :ole ,gold by ! ,_s ( ,w9e2 b ! (t repeat$ lab\rs atta9 to ! end propos$4 ,?us ha/ ?\ fri5dly ,read] a ,m$ic9e ( great mom5t & ( great efficacy1 9 :i* ! mo/ pure p>ts ( ! ,gold & ( ! ,v9e are conjoyn$1 nor c !y be o!r ?an a mo/ pr(itable ,m$icam5t = m5 & metals4 ,,lxxvi4 ,h[ by ! help ( ?is ,m$icam5t1 !re may be conf]r$ on ! ,se$s ( ,vegetables1 su* an excell5t faculty ( gr[?1 t !y may be z x 7 se5 gr[1 & may obta9 a mu* nobl] ,nature1 ,col\rs1 ,sav\rs1 & ,v]tues1 ?an !y are wont to get out ( ! mo/ /9k+ ,dung4 ,mix ) "o "p ( fat ,lome1 ,clay1 or ,e>? done into ,p[d]1 f\r p>ts ( ,s&1 t s ! fatness ( ! ,e>? may be some:at allay$4 ,) ?is mixture fill a ,pot1 su* a "o z ! ,g>d5]s are wont to keep _! ,fl[]s 92 p\r !reupon "s ,ra9-wat] :]e9 is mixt or dissolv$ a little ( t ,m$icam5t made ( ! ,c>buncle1 & plant or s[ 9 t ,e>? "s ( ^? ,h]bs :i* abide unhurt by ! ,w9t]s cold4 ,set ! ,pot ) ! implant$ ,h]bs to ! w>m ,air1 b s1 z t no ,ra9 come at x1 = ! ,ra9 may wa% away t m$ic9al nutrim5t4 ,:5 ! ,e>? becomes dry1 y mu/ p\r on m ( ! ,m$ic9e prep>$ ( ! ,c>buncle1 & t s (t5 z ne$ requires4 ,s w ! ,h]bs beg9 to gr[1 :i* if !y meet ) no o!r nutrim5t besides ! ,ra9-wat]1 !y _c attract any o!r :]eby _! faculty ( gr[+ may be promot$ & encreas$4 ,& = z mu* z ! ,gold5 m$icam5t 0 adjoyn$ to ! ,ra9wat]1 ! ,h]bs mu/ necess>ily draw x to !mselves toge!r ) ! ,wat]1 & obta9 o!r prop]ties ?an if !y grew f ! /9k+ ,bea/s ,dung4 ,n4 ,b4 ,"u y\r ,pot t conta9s y\r ,h]bs is to be put a ,di% made ( good & firm ,e>?1 or else ( "s ,metal1 :i* may s]ve to cat* ! m$ic9al ,wat]1 t fl[s ?r\gh ! bottom ( ! upp] ,pot1 or di/ills !nce1 & hav+ receiv$ x may n dr9k x up b cons]ve x4 ,besides1 x w\ld n be amiss if "s ( t m$ic9al ,wat] 7 put 9 ! "u ,platt]1 :i* might always keep ! bottom ( ! upp] ,pot moi/1 & s may supply ! ,h]bs ) an uncessant nutrim5t4 ,x w\ld be bett] also1 if ! ,pot x self 7 made ( "s ,metal & n ( ,e>?1 t s x may n dr9k 9 t preci\s ,wat]1 b r cons]ve x4 ,,lxxvii4 ,:at is to be obs]v$ 9 ?is ,op]ation1 t a good effect may proce$ f !nce4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 dilig5t he$ is to be tak51 t ! ,lome or ,e>? y take1 p>take n ( any salt faculty1 nor ha? any o!r corrosive ,prop]ty1 = _m su* ,e>?s !re be :i* w\ld h9d] & spoil ! faculty ( gr[+4 ,secondly1 !re mu/ reg>d be _h to ! moi/5+ ( ! ,e>?1 le/ ! ,se$ be *ok$ ) too mu* humidity1 or 9 defect ( suffici5t moi/ure1 dry up & )]4 ,?irdly1 !re mu/ be obs]v$ a measure ( ! ,m$icam5t x self1 t nei!r too mu*1 nor too little ( ! same be commixt ) ! ,ra9-wat]4 ,= an ov]mu* quantity !re( burns up ! ,se$1 & a m sp>+ ,portion _c yield nutrim5t en\gh to ! ,h]bs4 ,f>!r1 "s ,musk or o!r ?+s t emit a fragrant ,od\r may be !re) mix$1 :i* addition is wont to get to ! ,h]bs a mo/ fragrant ,od\r4 ,if s be a man fe>s to apply ! a=esaid preci\s ,m$icam5t to ?is ,op]ation1 because ( ! ,co/s ( ! same1 he may use t ,t9cture :i* we taught a little a=e1 to prep>e ( ,coles onely )\t ,gold2 & :i* inde$ w p]=m all ^? ?+s1 7z 9 ref]5ce to ! gr[+ faculty7 :i* t ,gold5 m$icam5t is wont to p]=m2 ?is onely except$1 viz4 t ! ,h]bs w nor p>take ( t gold5 ,prop]ty :i* !y obta9 by t ,gold5 m$icam5t4 ,! ?+s we h "h writt5 & publi%$ conc]n+ ! promot+ ! faculty ( gr[? 9 gold5 ,h]bs1 ?\gh !y seem n ( any great mom5t1 yet hide !y "u !m my/]ies ( great mom5t1 ! :i* _m ,arti/s w appreh5d1 & conv]t unto _! ,use4 ,,lxxviii4 ,h[ any ,wood or any ,wood-coal may be s prep>$ by ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 z to be capable ( a long :ile resi/+ ! ,fire4 ,dissolve "s ,sal ,mirabilis 9 common ,wat]1 put "s ,wood or ,wood coal !re91 let x lye 9 x = "s days1 or s long till x be well glutt$ ) ! ,liquor & become pond]\s4 ,!n take x out & dry x v well at ! fire1 t all ! moi/ure vani%+ away may leave ! ,sal ,mirabilis 9 ! ,wood3 ,!n put x 9 ! said ,solution yet aga91 & take x out & aga9 dry x1 :i* lab\r w r5d] ! ,wood s mu* ! solid] by h[ mu* ! (t5] x %all be repeat$4 ,by ?is means1 all ! ,pores w be fill$ ) ! ,salt & ! ,air w be %ut out1 t x c p5etrate x no m2 )\t :i* ,air no ,wood c ev] take fire or burn4 ,if n[ y put su* ,wood or su* ,coals ) o!r ,wood & ,coals 9 ! fire1 ^! un-imbib$ ,coals1 c4 w be consum$ by ! ,fire 9 a %ort "t & be r$uc$ into ,a%es1 b ^? o!rs w rema9 unt\*t1 & may be tak5 out unhurt1 ?\gh inde$ ev5 !y too w be burnt if !y lye ov] long 9 ! ,fire4 ,?is is c]ta9 conc]n+ ,coals1 t ^? t are made ( m weighty ,wood1 & :i* ab\nd ) a great] ,quantity ( ,salt1 su* z are ! ,oak1 ,bee*1 ,junip]1 ,v9es1 & o!r ,trees ^: ,wood is pond]\s dure f> long] 9 ! fire ?an ^? ,coals d :i* are made ( ,firr1 ,p9e1 ,ald]1 ,will[s1 & su* l light] ,trees1 & :i* h a less] ,quantity ( ,salt1 & ?is n[ ,i d n m5tion b>ely = fa%ions sake1 b to ?is int5t1 t occasion may be giv5 f ?is k9d ( k ( draw+ "s pr(itable matt] !refrom2 z = ,example4 ,,lxxix4 ,h[ su* k9d ( ,woods :i* are always s ne> ! ,fire1 z t !y are /ill 9 dang] ( be+ burnt1 & !reby ?reat5 damage may be cons]v$ f fir+4 ,dissolve "s ,sal ,mirabilis 9 ,wat]1 & ) a ,p5cil sme> ov] su* ,wood :i* by reason ( its ne>ness to ! ,fire is always 9 dang] ( be+ burnt4 ,:5 ! ,wat] is dry$ up1 moi/5 x aga9 ) ! same ,wat]1 & repeat ?is moi/5+ s (t51 till x ha? drunk 9 a suffici5t ,quantity ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 & become able to resi/ ! heat4 ,by ?is means might m5 be (t5 fre$ ( _m fe>s & c>es1 9 %ips dawb'd ) pit* & 9 o!r places1 :]e by reason ( ! too ne>ness ( dry ,timb] !re is dang] ( fir+4 ,,lxxx4 ,h[ by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabilis any ,wood may be cons]v$ s1 z = a long "t to rema9 unhurt 9 ! ,wat]4 ,he t desires to pres]ve ,wood1 t x may n be detrim5t$ by ! ,wat] nor rot 9 a long "t1 may be ma/] ( 8 wi%es1 ! foll[+ way4 ,dry y\r wood v well1 & be+ dry moi/5 x ) /rong ,oil ( ,vitriol v exactly1 & be+ moi/5$ spr9kle x ) ! ,sal ,mirabilis beat5 into ,p[d]1 t x may /ick well on to ! ,oil ( ! ,vitriol4 ,= ! ,oil ( ,vitriol do? 9 its p5etrat+ ( ! wood c>ry 9 ! ,salt !re9to1 & makes 9 ! outside !re( e :]e ab\t a black ,cru/1 j z if t wood _h be5 burnt by ! ,fire4 ,n[ because ,coals resi/ putrefaction1 x mu/ necess>ily foll[ t ! wood be+ 9 t wise ord]$ mu/ rema9 a long "t unhurt 9 ! wat]4 ,,lxxxi4 ,! ,prep>ation ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis = ?is ,"w4 ,!re arise? no small diff]5ce among/ ! ,salts !mselves f ! diff]5t way us$ 9 mak+ ! ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,if ! ,oil ( ,vitriol :]e)al ?is ,sal ,mirabilis is prep>$1 be n by reason ( ! sup]flu\s humidity /rong en\gh1 any "o may easily conjecture t a good ,sal ,mirabilis _c be made !re(1 because ! ,kit*9 ,salt w\ld receive !refrom b little alt]ation4 ,to prev5t ?is inconv5i5ce !re=e1 y are to take equal weights ( ,salt & ,oil1 t s "o may be assur$ t ! common ,salt is well inv]t$1 & made a good ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,,lxxxii4 ,by :at means trial may be made1 if ! ,sal ,mirabilis be duely prep>$1 & h[ x may be fitt$ = ?is & o!r ,uses4 ,its ,col\r ought to be :ite & transp>5t2 its figure is 9 long ,/ria's or ,*ry/als2 its ta/ is l ,ice melt+ ^u ! ,tongue & yields "s bitt]i%ness4 ,be+ dry$ 9 ! ,fire & all ! moi/ure gone (f1 x w loose ?ree p>ts ( its own ,body1 & reta9 a f\r? ,"p onely2 be+ dissolv$ 9 ,wat] x w recov] ^? ?ree ,p>ts aga94 ,b on ! contr>y1 if x %oot into a squ>e ,figure1 & ha? z yet a salti% ta/1 & be+ dry$ lose? b little ( its weight2 x is n wor? a ru%4 & %ews t ei!r ! ,oil ( ,vitriol x self 0 n good1 or t !re 0 n en\gh us$ to ! ,op]ation4 ,^! ?+s we w\ld n bury 9 sil5ce1 t s we might well advise "y beg9n]s1 & )draw !m f _! ,err\rs4 ,,lxxxiii4 ,x may be qu]i$1 :e!r ! ,sal ,mirabilis s]ves = ! use ( ,artific]s & ,craftsm54 ,= answ]1 yes4 ,= ?is ,sal ,mirabilis is n onely able to p]=m ?+s ( great mom5t1 & ^? too1 su* z are n common2 bo? 9 ,al*imy & 9 ,m$ic9e2 7a rehe>sal ( :i*1 we %all = brevities sake omit7 b )all x may be us$ 9 o!r ,arts & ,h&ycrafts ) great admiration & pr(it2 & ?is we _c nei!r at ?is "t demon/rate because ( ! b n[ m5tion$ brevities sake4 ,we w onely %ew "h1 t ev5 ! poore/ ,husb&man1 might 7if !y knew its prep>ation use x to notable advantage & pr(it4 ,,lxxxiv4 ,h[ e ,c\ntreyman may encrease any k9d ( ,corn or ,se$ ) a ?\s& fold encrease1 by ! ,sal ,mirabilis if he c get x4 ,we h a=etold y1 t ! ,sal ,mirabilis be+ s1 z x is p] se1 is pla9ly unapt = ! multiplication ( ! ,vegetables1 unless t corrosive ,faculty be tak5 !refrom by lime or o!r ,alkali ,salts1 ! :i* mu/ be done if y w\ld expect !refrom any good conc]n+ ?is multiplication4 ,"h n[ w ,i disclose a bus9ess ( no small mom5t2 yet n to ?is end z if ,i w\ld p]swade ! ,c\ntreym51 to get = ! future1 or af=d to _! ,corn s pl5tifull a faculty ( encreas+4 ,no1 no1 ,i well "k t !y "k n h[ to make ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 & if !y did1 yet w\ld !y n dep>t a ,nails bread? f _! ,anci5t ,cu/om4 ,= 'tis a common ,prov]b1 ,old ,dogs are v difficultly tam$2 & ?is1 ! common ,c\rse ( m5s ,lives do? cle>ly tea*2 :]e9 y'l f9d1 t a man h>dly unle>ns t 9 8 old ,age :i* he le>n$ 9 8 ,y\?2 s t an ,old man do? v difficultly suff] himself to be )drawn f ^? ?+s :]eto he ha? be5 accu/om$ :5 "y4 ,nei!r is x my purpose s to d1 = z mu* z ,i ins]t ! ?+s "h m5tion$ by me1 = ?is end onely1 viz4 t ! possibility & wond]\s ,prop]ties ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis may be br\ght out ( ,d>kness unto ,light1 & may be made evid5t to ! :ole ,_w4 ,i w\ld likewise be ?us und]/ood z t\*+ o!r ,workm51 = :om ^! ?+s are n deliv]$ or treat$ (1 t !y %\ld desi/ f _! old ,cu/om1 & obey my admonitions & in/ructions2 b = ?is end x is onely t ,i publi% ^! ?+s1 viz4 t !y e "o may "k t my ,sal ,mirabilis c be an help] to m5 ( all ranks1 & also may br+ ev5 to ! ,craftsm5 !mselves & to ! poore/ ,husb&m51 great fruit & b5efit4 ,n[ :5 y he> x m5tion$ t "s ,gra9 ( ,corn is augm5table beyond ! usual ,cu/om1 by an unhe>d ( multiplication1 x mu/ ( necessity be1 t x emit m ?an "o1 two1 or ?ree ,/alks1 = z mu* z s few ,/alks1 _c yield s great an ,encrease4 ,b n[ if "o ,gra9 is to put =? s _m ,/alks1 x is :olly necess>y t x be done by "s c]ta9 s+ul> & /rong efficacy ( expulsion2 & t too1 ev5 pres5tly & at ! beg9n+ :5 ! gra9 is at fir/ s[n 9 ! e>?4 ,= :atsoev] is n "h done ev5 at ! beg9n+1 w nev] be done aft]w>ds4 ,= all ! /alks t spr+ =? aft] are small1 & q unfit to br+ =? ,corn4 ,s !n1 see+ t _m /alks are to break out at "o & ! same "t out ( "o gra91 if an em95t multiplication is expect$ to foll[1 !n v]ily 'tis ev5 necess>y t "s help be adm9i/r$ to t same gra9 a=e x be put 9 ! e>?1 t s x may pl5tifully gr[ & be spe$y1 9 pres5tly s5d+ =? ev5 at ! v beg9n+1 good /ore ( /alks4 ,! ,c\ntreym5 "k n any ?+ s]v+ to su* an op]ation b onely ,dung2 b ,i d ev5 n[ aga9 say z ,i h (t5 done a=e1 t ?is effect ( ! usual & common multiplication arise? n f ! ,dung x self1 7z be+ b ! outside ,husk7 b f t sulphure\s ,salt t lies hidd5 9 ! ,dung4 ,h5ce x is1 t by h[ mu* ! pur] & bett] ! ,salt is s mu* ! spe$i] & m efficaci\s an op]ation arise? !refrom4 ,if !n1 t su* a ,salt c be made by ,art1 :i* p]=ms ! same t ,dung does1 x altoge!r foll[s t we are able to d ! same )\t ,dung1 & t f> bett] ?an by ,dung1 9 :i* ! salt is s mu* dilat$1 & :i* 7by ! b5efit ( ,art17 we contract into a n>r[ compass4 ,i hope ! well m9d$ ,read] w n be displeas$ t ,i use s _m words "h1 ab\t ! /9k+ ,dung ( ,animals1 because ,i c't inde$ use 9 ?is place any o!r mann] ( speak+1 see+ ,i int5d$ ! lay+ op5 ( ?is ?+1 & !re=e am ,i ev5 compell$ to speak ( ! same3 ,= he t m9ds ! publication ( any ?+1 _c d x1 unless he speaks ( ! same4 ,& al?\gh t ,dung may seem to "s f9ical ,m5 a v contemptible ?+1 yet not)/&+ x is ! onely & pr9cipal ,m$ium1 by ! help :]eby our daily ,bread & ! necess>y su/a9+ ( our ,bodies is _h4 ,b z = ! /9k+ ,dung ( ,animals1 ,i ev5 remit x to ! ,dunghill1 & return to my ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,,lxxxv4 ,:e!r or no a ?\s&fold encrease may be _h ( ,corn by ! ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,melt "o or two p\nds ( ,sal ,mirabilis 9 a ,crucible1 !n ?r[ 9 "s ,coals & dissolve !m1 & r$uce !m by ,solution into a r$ & fi]y ,/one2 :i* matt] be+ comp\nd$ by melt+ ( !m bo?1 beat into ,p[d] & p\r !reupon common ,_s ( ,w9e1 t x may wax r$ by extract+ out ! ,t9cture4 ,p\r ?is out into ano!r ,vessel1 & p\r on o!r ,_s ^u ! a=esaid matt]4 ,& ?is p\r+ on & cant+ (f1 is to be repeat$ s (t5 till all ! r$ness is extract$4 ,by ?is extraction y %all get a sulphure\s ,salt1 fit to /eep or mac]ate ,corn )all2 because x agrees v well to ! prop]ties ( t ,salt :i* /icks hidd5 9 ! ,dung ( ,bea/s3 ,n[ ,i use ,_s ( ,w9e to ! extraction = ?is cause1 = t x ha/5s ! g]m9ation or budd+ ( ! ,se$s ev5 z well z ! ,salt do?1 & enri*e? x ) an emission ( _m ,/alks4 ,b yet y\r ,_s ( ,w9e mu/ n be ov] /rong1 = !n x w\ld h9d] ! faculty ( gr[+1 ! :i* ?+ ev5 ! ,salt w also d if too great a quantity !re( be add$ to ! weak] ,_s ( ,w9e1 because x w\ld by burn+ up ! ,se$1 be an imp$im5t to ! faculty ( ! ,se$s gr[?4 ,x is !re=e necess>y t a good reg>d be _h 79 ^? op]ations7 to a due measure4 ,= an ov]mu* access ( any ?+ is wont to be no less hurtfull ?an a defect or cle>ly want+ ( ! same4 ,?is is ! prep>ation ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 necess>y = ! mac]at+ ( ,corn1 t s x may produce _m ,/alks2 n[ foll[s ! true & g5u9e use !re( 9 mac]at+ ( ! same4 ,,lxxxvi4 ,! true & "r way ( mac]at+ ,corn 9 ! ,sal ,mirabilis4 ,!re are sev]al k9ds ( ,corn1 & ( ^! v>i\s & diff]5t sorts4 ,h5ce is x1 t "o ,se$ is long] a mac]at+ ?an ano!r is2 & t because "o becomes s(t soon] ?an do? ano!r1 or attracts humidities to x self quick] ?an ano!r1 s t reg>d is to be well _h to ! diff]5ce !re(4 ,rye & ,:eat are encompass$ ) ?9 ,sk9s1 & !re=e are ! soon] mac]at$1 ,oats require a long] "t1 & s do? ,b>ley :i* has a yet h>d] ,husk ?an ! ,oats ha?1 & !re=e requires a long] "t = its mac]ation4 ,b z t\*+ ^! ?+s1 e "o may f9d !m out by 8 own und]/&+ & (t5 exp]i5ce1 because x is impossible to m5tion all ?+s s cle>ly & p]spicu\sly4 ,b ?is is a g5]al rule1 y\r ,corn is to be s long left 9 /eep1 untill y may easily bite x a pieces1 = y mu/ bew>e ( s(tn+ x too mu*1 = !n x w\ld pres5tly putrifie1 & by t its putrefaction corrupt & spoil all ! gr[+ faculty4 ,b exp]i5ce w in/ruct y f> m commodi\sly & m p]fectly h]e91 ?an a l>g] description c4 ,,lxxxvii4 ,! true & "r way ( s[+ y\r mac]at$ ,corn 9 ! ,e>?4 ,any "o may easily conjecture t if ! ,corn mac]at$ by ! a=ego+ way1 be s[n 9 ! ,fields ! usual way & s ?ick z ! ,husb&m5 are wont to d1 x w n succe$ because ( ! ov]mu* ?rong+ & ?ickness by :i* ! ,corn w\ld h9d] ea* o!r & s *oak !mselves4 ,?is incommodity !re=e is to be prev5t$1 & su* mac]at$ ,gra9 to be ?9ly s[n 9 ! ,fields t !y may h room = ! fre5ess ( ,air1 & s may gr[ up & n spoil ea* o!r by a mutual suffocation4 ,nay r t ! m accurate dilig5ce may be _h or us$ ab\t ?is s[+1 a ,man may make him "s wood5 ,in/rum5t1 :]eby toge!r & at once _m gra9s ( ,corn may be s[n 9 ! e>? 9 good ord] & at a c]ta9 di/ance2 conc]n+ :i* lab\r ,i h purpos$ to speak m at l>ge 9 ano!r place4 ,= s no gra9 w unpr(itably p]i%1 & ) "o ,sack ( ,corn may be s[n m ,gr\nd ?an six1 eight or t5 ,sacks are wont to d o!rwise2 my too %ort "t con/ra9s me to break (f my disc\rse conc]n+ ^! ?+s4 ,,lxxxviii4 ,by :at means ! ,sal ,mirabilis may br+ pr(it to ! ,dress]s ( ,v9es4 ,if !re c\ld be a good quantity _h ( ,sal ,mirabilis1 & t )\t great co/s1 'tis )\t d\bt b ! ,v9es might be made v fruitfull !re)all4 ,b because !y are ignorant ( ! prep>ation !re(1 :o dress ,v9es2 'tis exp$i5t = !m to acquiesce 9 _! ,bea/s ,dung1 or make use ( t onely = ! fatt5+ & dung+ ( _! ,v9es1 :i* is made ( common or ,kit*9 ,salt by inv]t+ & ,alkalizat+ x by ,calx-vive4 ,unless a man has ,v9es ab\t 8 ,h\se or 9 8 ,g>d51 & w\ld make !m fruitfull] ?an ord9>y4 ,= to make tryal !re( 9 great ,v9ey>ds w\ld be too co/ly4 ,b yet ,i w prop\nd ano!r way to ! ,v9e dress]s1 by ! help :]e( !y may get pl5ty ( ,w9e e ye>4 ,i h at l>ge taught 9 my =ego+ ,writ+s1 & t by v>i\s descriptions1 by :at means "o may be ,ma/] ( noble & ripe ,w9es e ye>1 yea ev5 9 ^? times1 9 :i* by reason ( ! coldness & unseasonabl5ess ( ! ,air1 & ! want ( ! ,sol>-beams1 ! ,grapes _c atta9 _! due maturity3 & )all1 h[ 9 ^? places :]e !y seldom or nev] gr[ ripe1 !y may be rip5$ by conc5tration by ! help ( ! ,fire1 or else by f]m5tation ) _! own v9\s _s di/ill$ out ( ! ,lees1 & add$ to ! said ,w9e2 hav+ ,i say already taught ?is !re's no ne$ ( repeat+ x aga94 ,yet nev]!less if ,god l5g!n my life out s long1 ,i h purpos$ to write a peculi> ,book ( ! propagat+ & bett]+ ( ,w9es4 ,b t ,i may +ratiate my self ) ^? :o n mu* c>+ = poor ?9 ,w9es1 desire to h "s noble ,w9e 9 _! ,cell>s1 ,i w "h reveal a c]ta9 secret :i* may n onely refre% ! body & _s ( _m ?\s&s ( ,m51 high & l[1 ri* & poor1 ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 yea & all ,europe too2 b also adm9i/] !m no small pr(it4 ,i h taught a little a=e1 h[ by ! help ( ! ,sal ,mirabilis1 & ( ! conc5trat$ & cold ,fire ( ,salts1 a ,man may make 8 ,gue/s diff]5t ,w9es out ( "o ,cup1 & !re)all refre% !m2 & ,i h likewise %ew$1 t su* a bett]+ ( ,w9e may be ex]cis$ 9 mo/ places1 ) notable pr(it4 ,! tru? ( :i* ?+1 x ha? seem$ good unto me to demon/rate div]s ways1 = ! sake ( my ,neighb\r4 ,i h frequ5tly laid op5 9 my ,writ+s "s excell5t secrets1 & h )all made a discov]y ( ! mo/ great b5efit :i* "o may !reby receive4 ,b because ,i h n po9t$ out ) my ,f+]s :]e & :5ce su* notable pr(it is to be gott51 ! mo/ "p c\ld n appreh5d or f9d ! same1 & h !re=e reject$ ! ?+ x self be+ x 0 n s p]spicu\sly & cle>ly laid op51 z unpr(itable & wor? no?+4 ,& n[ lea/ x ?us happ5 to ?is secret1 if ,i %\ld n %ew & po9t z x 7 ) my ,f+]s1 ! b5efit !re(1 & if !re=e su* secrets ly+ 9 ! d>k %\ld n come =? to ! pr(it & use ( mank9d1 7:i* w\ld be a griev\s ?+ & to be lam5t$1 if x %\ld n17 x ha? seem$ good unto me to manife/ ! utilities ( ! same4 ,,lxxxix4 ,by :at means notable pr(it may be gott5 by my ,wat]-attract+ ,magnet4 ,fir/ ( all1 x is no small b5efit :5 ! ov]mu* ,wat] is tak5 away f ! poor] sort ( ,w9es1 ) :i* ,g]many do? e :]e almo/ ab\nd1 & ! ,w9es made nobl]1 /rong]1 m efficaci\s1 & m durable1 & d get a f> m acceptable sav\r4 ,= ! unripe & wat]y ,w9es are n ( any long la/+1 b d 9 a :ile lose all _! sav\r & all _! /r5g?1 & become m\ldy1 & corrupt ) ly+1 & 'tis n seldom t !y gr[ t5aci\s1 or ropy1 ?ick & muddy1 r$di% & fil?y3 all :i* incommodities do? my ,magnet cure 9 ! space ( "o onely h\r1 by ! draw+ away ! ov]mu* wat]i%ness4 ,,xc4 ,! second b5efit4 ,if ! pl5tifull ,v9tage or l>ge encrease ( ! ,w9e %\ld be m ?an y h ,b>rels to fill1 no?+ c be m acceptable ?an t ! ,w9e may be conc5trat$ by ! ,magnet1 7:i* draws to x self ! ,wat] & turns x into ,ice7 by extract+ ! ov]mu*ness ( ! ,wat]1 t s by ?is means ! m contract$ ,w9es may be laid up ! m commodi\sly1 & may if n v good1 be r5dr$ bett]4 ,,xci4 ,! ?ird b5efit1 & :i* is mo/ acceptable to all ,ma/]s ( ,families4 ,if s be t ! ,ma/] ( ! ,h\se _h a :ole ,cell> full ( ,w9e1 & e ,vessel fill$ ) ! l or self same noble ,w9e1 )\t any diff]5ce2 !n v]ily ! ,ma/] & ,s]vant w\ld be ( equal degree1 nor %\ld ! ,ma/] h any pr]ogative above ! ,s]vant4 ,b n[ us+ ! help ( ! said ,magnet1 he may h 8 ,w9es bett]$ z he please?1 & h div]s ,w9es 9 8 ,cell>1 z we taught a little above2 if1 viz4 he %all draw f x ! unpr(itable wat]y "p4 ,,xcii4 ,ano!r way ( gett+ pr(it by ! ,magnet's draw+ ! ,wat] out ( ,w9es4 ,! ,anatomiz+ & exam5 ( ,w9e discov]s1 t 9 twelve measures !re(1 !re is ab\t "o ( m noble _s1 & almo/ "o measure ( ,t>t>4 ,! residue are n\ght else b an insipid wat] altoge!r l to common wat]4 ,n[ :5 ! ,w9es are to be transport$ out ( ! ,c\ntries :]e9 !y gr[1 into m remote places1 :at ne$ is !re ( c>ry+ ! wat] ) x s long a ,j\rney8 w\ld x n be bett] to sep>ate "s "p !re( f ! ,w9e1 & s transport ! ,w9e1 & let ! wat] alone1 & !reby %un a great deal ( *>ges disbur/ = ! c>riage ( wat] into su* places z h en\gh already8 w\ld !re n r$\nd a great b5efit h]eby1 bo? to ! ,buy]s & ,sell]s ( ,w9es8 yea v]ily1 ,i believe t !re w n onely r$\nd unto !m a great conv5i5cy1 b )all a great deal ( ,treasure4 ,,xciii4 ,!re's yet ano!r way ( gett+ notable pr(it by ! said ,magnet1 viz4 if ! ill ta/ & fetidness be tak5 away f ! ,br&y2 usually made ( ,corn4 ,!re is "s m5tion made 9 :at w5t a=e conc]n+ ?is am5d+2 b 'tis n done s cle>ly & manife/ly4 ,i w !re=e op5 x m cle>ly & m p]spicu\sly 9 ?is place4 ,mix "o "p ( y\r ,br&y made ( ,corn1 ) two p>ts ( common wat] p\r$ !reunto1 t ! /5* & ungratefull sav\r may diffuse x self into ! add$ wat]4 ,hav+ s done1 y mu/ aga9 free ?is ,br&y ?us temp]$ ) wat] by putt+ y\r ,magnet !re9to1 & s w y draw !refrom all ! /9k+ness1 & 'tis j z if y _h wa%$ t ,w9e1 & r9s$ (f all its fil?4 ,,xciv4 ,! b5efit pur*as$ by sep>at+ ! ,wat] f ,v9eg>4 ,if y w\ld h b5efit by ?is liquor1 ! same may be done by ! same reason2 9 ^? places out ( :i* x is transport$ into o!r ,c\ntries2 if1 viz4 ! unpr(itable wat] be remov$ aft] ! same mann] z we taught to be sep>at$ f ! ,w9e4 ,,xcv4 ,by :at means good ,w9e & ,v9eg> may be e ye> prep>$ by ! help ( ?is same ,magnet1 9 ^? ,c\ntries 9 :i* ! ,grapes d n rip54 ,al?\gh t 9 all ! ,coa/s scituat$ ^u ! ,rh9e1 z 9 ,rh+ovia1 ,moguntia1 ,wormatia1 ,alg5torati2 9 ,alsatia1 ! ,palat9ate1 ,franconia1 ,au/ria1 & ! ,duk$om ( ,wurt5b]g1 79 :i* places1 ! ,w9es d = ! mo/ "p arrive to _! p]fection e ye>7 ?is ,art be n s v necess>y2 yet nev]!less ,saxonia1 ,misnia1 ,?ur+ia1 ,suevia1 & ,bav>ia d /& 9 ne$ !re(2 9 :i* ,c\ntries ! ,w9e do? = ! mo/ "p rema9 acid1 unless ! ,summ] ha? by a s+ul> *ance hapn$ to be v hot4 ,= 9 ^! places x is no less pr(itable ?an pleasant to dr9k a sweet] & nobl] ,w9e in/ead ( ! m acid ,w9e1 if s be "o c\ld get x by ! help ( ! said ,art4 ,besides1 ?is same ,art yields no small pr(it & b5efit 9 ^? ,c\ntries1 9 :i* ?\gh ! ,w9e is 7z we said b n[7 wont to be noble4 ,= x may happ5 t "s unseasonable ,wea!r may h9d] ! rip5+ ( ! ,grapes1 & t ! ,v9ey>ds want+ ! due heat ( ! ,sun _c arrive unto maturity4 ,= (t5times 9 "o & ! same ,c\ntrey1 !re are div]s ,w9es produc$1 s t "o sort exce$s ano!r 9 nobility & goodness4 ,^? !re=e t are good & g5]\s ne$ n ! help ( ?is ,art1 b contr>ily ! small] & less noble ,w9es want x4 ,h5ce ,i conclude t 9 all ! ,c\ntries ( ! ,_w1 :]esoev] ,w9es are made1 ?is ,art may be s]viceable & pr(itable to any "o4 ,,xcvi4 ,h[ 9 ^? cold ,c\ntries2 z 9 ,pol&1 ,d5m>k1 ,su$el&1 ,norway1 c4 ,:i* by reason ( ! ,coldness ( ! ,air admit n ( mak+ ,w9e1 !re may nev]!less good ,w9e & ,v9eg> conducive to ! heal? ( ,man be made4 ,?\gh ! ,cold may s h9d] z t ,v9es w n gr[1 nor ,v9ey>ds be1 yet not)/&+ ^? places s obnoxi\s to ! ,cold1 h pl5ty ( ,apples1 ,pe>s1 & su* l ,tree-fruits2 ^: ,juice be+ press$ out1 & f]m5t$1 & aft] ! ,f]m5tation1 fre$ ( ! greate/ "p ( ! unpr(itable wat]1 w give a bett] & m durable ,dr9k1 ?an t :i* is made ! usual way ( ,apples & ,pe>s4 ,= ?is dr9k _c la/ long because ( ! mu*ness ( ! humidity1 b becomes ropy1 acid & muddy1 & s corrupts4 ,s likewise may ^? ,c\ntries t ab\nd ) ,corn be r5d]$ p>tak]s ( mo/ excell5t & w9e-l ,dr9k1 :i* may be us$ & drunk in/ead ( ,w9e1 to ! great b5efit & advancem5t ( ! heal? ( ! ,body2 & x is to be ?us done4 ,fir/ ( all1 let v good ,:eat be made to g]m9ate or spr\t by /ew+ 9 "s g5tle heat2 z 9 mak+ ( ,mault !n aft] ! spr\t+ let x be put 9 "s w>m ,furnace1 or 9 great ,copp]s1 & /irr$ ab\t ) "s wood5 ?+ )\t ceas+ till x be dry$4 ,9 ?is ,op]ation y mu/ h an especial c>e1 t ! ,corn smat* n ( ! ,fire1 :i* is !n br\ght by dry+ to a suffici5t h>dness1 :5 x is n s(t 9 bit+ x ) y\r ,tee?1 b leaps z 'tw]e 9 pieces2 ?is is a sign t y h done y\r "w well4 ,hav+ prep>$ x ?us1 let x be brok5 or gr\nd & boil$ aft] ! mann] ( o!r ,ale1 )\t ,hops2 & !n aft] x has f]m5t$ let x be fre$ f its sup]flu\s moi/ure by our ,magnet4 ,s w y h rema9+ a sweet ,dr9k n mu* unlike to ,w9e2 :i* ,liquor if y w\ld yet h m ne> 9 its lik5ess to ,w9e1 y mu/ put 9 = e ,tun or e ,butt ab\t a p\nd ( ,t>t> 9 ! ,f]m5tation1 t s x may f]m5t toge!r ) ! ,corn1 & may give unto ?is ,dr9k a w9y ,ta/4 ,aft] ! same mann] may excell5t ,me!gl9 be made ( ,honey & ,sug>1 or su* a k9d ( ,dr9k z b little diff]s f ! ,sav\r ( ,w9e4 ,an ,art1 v]ily1 mo/ pr(itable 9 ^? places :i* h no ,w9e1 b h t defect suppli$ by ! great ,quantity ( ,honey & ,sug>4 ,! mann] ( mak+ su* a k9d ( ,dr9k is ?is4 ,let !re be add$ to ! ,honey s mu* wat] z is suffici5t1 = _! boil+ toge!r 9 a ,copp]1 & let !m be+ boil$ be dilig5tly scumm$ s long till ! ,honey becomes ?ick aga91 & gets a duski% or a r$di% ,col\r1 :i* is a sign1 t ! less sweet1 & less honi$ ,sav\r is remov$ away1 by ! boil+4 ,to ?is ,honey r$uc$ to ! said ?ickness1 let be aga9 add$ z mu* wat] z is suffici5t1 t !y may be boil$ toge!r1 & be+ boil$ put up 9 ,b>rels4 ,:il/ x is yet w>m "s ,ale ye/ mu/ be add$1 :i* be+ f]m5t$1 r5d]s ?is ,liquor s sweet t x is b little inf]i\r to ,w9e2 moreov] x w come ne>] to ! ,ta/ ( ,w9e1 if a due "p ( dissolv$ ,t>t> %all be add$ !reunto 9 ! ,f]m5tation1 t s be+ f]m5t$ toge!r h]e)1 x may acquire to x self a w9y ,ta/4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b "h good he$ mu/ be _h1 t 9 ! la/ ,solution !re be n tak5 too little wat]1 b r m ?an is wont to be tak5 9 ! mak+ ( common ,m$e4 ,! reason is ?is2 because ! ,honey gets n its due f]m5tation1 b reta9s its usual & a k9d ( nauce\s ,sweetness1 & _c be made p>tak] ( a w9y ,sav\r4 ,b n[1 wat] en\gh be+ add$1 promotes ! ,f]m5tation1 & cause? t x gets its ,purity & ,cl>ity mu* soon]1 & is ( an excell5t sweet ,sav\r4 ,aft] t ?is ,me!gl9 ha? gott5 ! requisite ,cl>ity1 ! sup]flu\s wat] is to be ab/ract$ !ncefrom by y\r ,magnet1 :i* wat] be+ remov$1 ! rema9+ ungratefull ,sav\r ( ! ,honey go+ away toge!r ) ! wat]1 vani%e?1 & ?is ,w9e ( ! ,honey1 gets its /rong ,spirits f ! ,honey1 & has a w9y ,sav\r f ! ,t>t>4 ,if any "o be s m9d$1 he may add to ! ,honey 9 ! fir/ boil+1 "s ,spices1 or :i* is bett]1 may hang !m 9 a little ,bag 9 at ! ,bung1 t s !y may be f]m5t$ ) ! ,me!gl91 & give x a sweet ,sav\r4 ,! ,spices are ^! t foll[3 ,c>damoms "o1 ,cori&] two1 ,orris ,roots ?ree p>ts2 ! :i* w give ! ,me!gl9 a f9e ,ta/4 ,! ,fl[]s ( ,eld] make x ta/ j l ,w9e made ( ! ,apian or ,muscadel ,grapes4 ,c9amon & ,cloves also d give x a delicate ,sweetness4 ,b e "o may use su* ,spices z he ?9ks be/1 accord+ z he fancie? ?is or t ,ta/4 ,( su* ,me!gl9 is made mo/ excell5t ,v9eg>1 :i* sc>ce is inf]i\r to w9e ,v9eg> ?\gh ( ! v be/ ,sort4 ,,xcvii4 ,:i!r or no1 !re be any o!r b5efit1 :i* our ,magnet c be/[4 ,he t %all onely dilig5tly enquire by trials made1 w )\t d\bt1 f9d1 t su* a ,magnet z attracte? wat]1 c be pr(itable _m ways2 :i* to treat l>gely ( "h1 ! "t w n p]mit4 ,= because t ?is ,magnet draws out ( all ,liquors1 _! sup]flu\s wat]1 x do? c]ta9ly br+ mu* ,b5efit1 & manifold ,fruits1 v _m ( :i*1 we w\ld "h decl>e if ne$ requir$4 ,b ! "t admits n ( any long] dwell+ ab\t ^! ?+s4 ,b yet1 h[ev]1 ,i w reveal an ,art = ! ,poor's sake :o h no ,w9e gr[+1 nor any money to buy x1 & are !re=e en=c$ 7b especially 9 ! w9t] ,season7 to dr9k cold wat] aft] _! h>d ,lab\rs27 by ! help ( :i* said ,art !y may h good ,w9e to dr9k all ! ye> bo? 9 ! ,summ] & ,w9t] mon?s2 ,i mean 9 ^? places 9 :i* !res pl5ty ( ,w9e made1 & is 9 ! ,autumn ,season squeez$ out ) w9e ,presses4 ,9 all ^? places 9 :i* /ore ( ,grapes are pre/ out ) ,presses1 !re is great /ore ( ! husks1 ! :i* is p>tly kept = ! ,bea/s to n\ri% !m 9 ! ,w9t]1 & p>tly ?r[n away z unpr(itable1 especially 9 ^? ,seasons :i* af=d a great ,quantity ( ,w9e4 ,b if s be t ! ,w9e ,h>ve/ be some:at poor & n s pl5tifull1 !n !y p\r wat] ^u all ! husks or on "s "p ( !m1 & leave x s = "s days1 & aga9 press !m2 & !reby is made a ,dr9k t has "s k9d ( w9e-l ,sav\r :i* is giv5 to ! ,s]vants1 & o!r ,lab\r]s to dr9k in/ead ( b>e wat]4 ,b n[ 9 su* ,ye>s :]e9 !y are ?or\ghly busi$ 9 cur+ or mak+ mu* ,w9e1 !y h n ! "t to be/[ ab\t mak+ t ,dr9k !n4 ,nay sometimes !y h su* a deal ( ,w9e t !y h n ,cask to put x 91 b are compell$ to give away _! small] ,w9es to o!rs1 & /uff _! ,cell>s ) ! m noble4 ,if !re=e ! poor] sort w\ld h n[ & !n a good ,draught ( ,w9e1 !y mu/ get !m "s l>ge ,vessels :i* !y mu/ fill ) ! ,(fal ( ! ,grapes1 & ) wat] p\r$ !reupon1 & leave !m ?us1 s long untill ! ri* ,p h done ) _! w9e ,presses & /[$ _! ,w9es 9 _! ,cell>s4 ,!n may !y also press out _! second ,w9es 9 ! ri* m5s w9e ,presses1 & by ! (t-spok5 ( ,magnet sep>ate ! unpr(itable wat] !refrom1 & s lay up _! ,w9e1 ! :i* w la/ & abide good & durable all ! ,ye> ab\t1 :i* x w n o!rwise d4 ,= su* k9d ( second ,w9es dure only 7= ! mo/ "p7 b ! ,w9t] & ,spr+1 & "p ( ! ,summ]1 & ! utmo/ "t !y rema9 any ?+ good is b till ! ,mon? ( ,july1 aft]w>ds !y gr[ ropy or mu/y4 ,b n[ ! unpr(itable "p ( ! wat] be+ sep>at$1 !y get a %ort] or long] durability accord+ to ! mor5ess or lesness ( _! ,conc5tration4 ,?is advice & secret 0 ,i will+ to be/[ ^u ! poor t !y may also dr9k good ,w9e4 ,b !y may dem& :]e %\ld we get u su* a ,magnet1 by ! us+ ( :i* we might make our second ,w9es good8 ,i answ]1 !y may borr[ x ( ! ,ri* m5 :o h ,v9ey>ds1 = s long2 & :5 !y h done ) x may re/ore x !m aga92 = x is s la/+ t x nev] lose? any ?+ ( its ,body nor ( its ,virtue1 b always rema9s good4 ,! ri* m5 !re=e w buy x ( ! ,*ymi/s1 ! prep>ation :]e( is cle>ly & p]spicu\sly deliv]$ 9 my fir/ ,c5tury4 ,if n[ ?is be done 7:i* ,i d\bt n (7 ! ,*ymi/ by prep>+1 & ! ,m]*ant by us+ ( ! same w reap no small ,b5efit & pr(it4 ,& que/ionless1 !re w be f\nd "s m5 t are /udi\s ( new ?+s1 :o w make trial ( ?is ,conc5tration ( ,w9es 9 small exp]im5ts2 t s !y may fi% out ! possibility ( ! ?+4 ,b ,i "k n :e!r !y w ex]cise ?is ,op]ation 9 a great] ,quantity or no4 ,= its nei!r "h nor !re to me :e!r !y w ex]cise ?is ,art or let x alone4 ,= ?is is ! natural disposition ( mo/ m51 !y w\ld v will+ly get /ore ( ga91 provid$ x c\ld be done )\t great lab\r & mu* tr\ble4 ,f h5ce x is c]ta91 t ?is ,art ( ,conc5trat+ ,w9es by cold ,fires w n be s soon common1 especially because ,i h n "h deliv]$ h[ su* a ,magnet may be made 9 great ,quantity1 & appli$ to use4 ,b yet ,i ?9k ,i h suffici5tly done or h9t$ at ^? ?+s ,i h reveal$4 ,let o!rs draw out ( _! own /ore too1 if !y h any ?+4 ,m ?+s ,i c\ld n reveal1 = _m weighty causes :i* ,i c\nt x ne$less to m5tion "h4 ,v _m m5 w commit _m ,err\rs1 e're !y atta9 ! "r ,scope4 ,v]ily x w\ld be mu* bett] if !re 7 a great] ,numb] ( su* ,p]sons z readily und]/ood ?is ,art2 especially 9 ^? places ( ,g]many 9 :i* ! ,w9es are s acid1 t x w make ones ,eyes run ) wat] if a bigg] ,draught ?an ord9>y be drunk to qu5* ,?ir/4 ,& !re=e 9 ^? places ,ale is 9 ! mo/ e/eem1 & inde$ x is no contemptible dr9k1 if good1 b yet x is n at all comp>able to ! noble ,w9e1 conc]n+ :i* noble ,liquor ^! ,v]ses may rightly be pron\nc$4 ,) :at a lovely gift are all ?+s ble/ ,by ?' noble ,w9e f t5d] ,v9es expre/1 ,to sick m5s pa9s x do? an easem5t br+1 ,x joys ! ,c\ntrey ,peasant1 makes him s+4 ,& y %all see t t man :om to day ,by means ( ,w9e lies tumbl+ 9 ! way1 ,w on ! ,morr[ h 8 t'o!r lay4 ,!re are _m ,songs 9 ! praise ( ,w9e1 b ,ale is n celebrat$ ) any ditty1 ?\gh x be nev] s good4 ,^u ?is acc\nt !re=e ! noble ,juice ( ,w9e is n undes]v$ly pref]r$ be=e all ! re/1 provid$ x has its due g5]\sness & excell+ goodness4 ,b if x be n good1 'tis :olly exp$i5t to help x1 le/ by keep+ its ,s\ri%ness & wat]i%ness x p]i%4 ,b fil?y covet\sness be>s too great a sway ^u mortals1 insomu* t !re are too _m to be f\nd t w\ld r p\r wat] to _! ,w9e & spoil x1 ?an bett] x by ab/ract+ ( ! wat]4 ,i h (t5 he>d ! compla9ts ( ,v9ey>d ,ma/]s 9 ^? ,seasons1 9 :i* !y h _h :ole ,cell>s full ( small & poor ,w9es1 :i* h n arriv$ to s mu* rip5ess z to be able to be sold & transport$ into o!r ,c\ntries4 ,h5ce comes x to pass1 t if !y lie a long :ile & be n drunk up1 !y deg5]ate m & m1 & become exce$+ poor1 & at l5g? corrupt by ly+ & s p]i% = altoge!r2 unless x happ5s by *ance t "s ye>s ( a m happy ,v9tage d succe$1 ) :i* m noble ,w9es !y may mix _! small ones1 & s sell !m (f1 b yet ) a poor pr(it1 because ! ,m]*ants are n wont to buy midl+ ,w9es1 b ! v be/ ( all4 ,b !y may h noble ,w9e e ye> by t means t ,i h %ewn4 ,= if "o eigh? "p ( wat] 7 extract$ f ! ,w9e1 x might h ! "n ( good ,w9e4 ,b n[ if a f\r? "p ( t wat] %\ld be tak5 away !ncefrom x w\ld become f> m excell5t1 = a little wat] is able to make a mo/ noble ,w9e small] & m base1 a tryal :]e( y may make z foll[s4 ,a ,hog%ead ( ri* ,w9e1 conta9+ "s six ,r5i% ,oma's or ,aulms1 co/s an hundr$ imp]ials2 yea sometimes m1 an hundr$ ,duckets2 ,n[ if y take !ncefrom "o eigh? "p ( ! measure1 & put 9 ! room !re( "o eigh? "p ( wat]1 y w f9d by ! ta/1 t its goodness is s mu* dim9i%$1 t t ,vessel w be sc>cely valu$ at fifty imp]ials4 ,b if a qu>t] "p be tak5 away1 & s mu* wat] put 9 its room1 any "o may easily conjecture t su* a ,vessel fill$ ) su* ,w9e w be h>dly judg$ wor? tw5ty imp]ials4 ,s !n by ?is way t ,i h told1 any ,w9e might be br\ght to su* a nobl5ess by tak+ away "o f\r? "p onely ( its wat]1 t a ,vessel :i* a=e w\ld h yield$ b twelve imp]ials1 w aft]w>ds yield ?ree times ! price4 ,by all ?is t ha? be5 spok5 may any "o easily conclude ! tru? ( ! true ,al*ymy1 & :at incr$ible b5efits may be reap$ !ncefrom4 ,f ?is gr\nd ,i say1 t t delicate sup ( ,w9e :i* ,i h "h taught ! prep>ation ( w s inflame _m1 ev5 ( ! enemies ( ,al*ymy1 t !y w = ! future put _! h&s to ! ,coals1 & try to get !reby su* a delicate ,magnet1 & to h x by !m4 ,?is ,magnet w also help n a few ,al*ymi/s !mselves t are 9 /raights & want1 & af=d !m a good ,cup ( ,w9e2 ^: ,v9ey>ds1 ,h\se1 & all _! sub/ance1 ! smoak & hot fire ha? already driv5 up ! ,*imny1 & 9 lieu !re( ?is cold fire w recov] !m aga9 ) no contemptible increase4 ,= ?is ,leap-ye> #affj is ! fir/ ye> s9ce ! ,_w's ,creation1 9 :i* ! mis]able ,coal-bl[]s may arrive to a way ( gett+ _! ,bread1 if !y w b /ret* out _! h&s4 ,& t ,i may be "h well und]/ood1 ,i don't onely m9d ! conc5tration ( ,w9e1 = !re are o!r mo/ pr(itable uses to be f\nd out ( ^! cold fires2 :i* "t w manife/4 ,x seems good unto me to add by way ( an ov]plus 7because ,i h taught ! mak+ ( a ,cup ( good ,w9e1 & !re is a great famili>ity 'twixt ,w9e & ,corn17 ! %[+ away h[ "o may get a mo/ delicate sort ( ,bread & ( an excell5t sav\r1 t s he may be furni%$ ) ! *oice/ ( ,food & ,dr9k4 ,let "s "p ( ! wat] be extract$ by ! cold ,magnet out ( new ,milk1 t x may be made bett] ?an ! common ,milk4 ,?is w\ld be a mo/ excell5t nutrim5t = ! su/a9+ ( ,infants1 ^: ,mo!rs die too soon4 ,= e ,infant _c be> raw ,c[s ,milk2 & if ! sup]fluity ( ! ,wat] be remov$ by boil+1 ! ,milk 7n brook+ mu* boil+7 do? easily ta/ ( ! fire1 :i* w\ld n be if x 7 fre$ ( its wat] by ! (t m5tion$ ,magnet1 = x w\ld rema9 sweet1 & be ( an excell5t ,ta/4 ,) ?is fat ,milk1 moi/5 y\r ,:eat ,meal1 7:i* mu/ be ( ! be/7 9 ! /ead ( wat]2 & let ! ,bread be bak$1 & )\t d\bt ! ,bread w be ( an excell5t ,ta/1 :i* c\ld n be by ! common bak+1 al?\gh t ,butt] 7 add$ !reunto4 ,"o may fe$ ^u ?is ,bread alone1 )\t ,*eese & ,butt]1 because ! ,*eese & ! ,butt] are ) ! ,milk 9 :i* !y lie hidd51 add$ unto ! ,bread4 ,su* ,bread is /rong n\ri%m5t & f> bett] = fill+ & n\ri%+ ?an ! common2 & 9 eat+ !re( "o may easily commit excess1 because x notably please? ! ,pallat by ! sweetness ( its ta/4 ,= s x happ5$ on a "t to me1 = eat+ su* ,bread z 0 made up ) fat ,%eeps ,milk ,i exce$$ a m$iocrity 9 my eat+4 ,b v]ily ?is is wont to happ5 to su* z 9 _! eat+ & dr9k+1 abuse ! delicate ,meats & ,dr9ks1 & s fall into ! h&s ( ! ,physicians1 because inde$ ! mo/ ,diseases d arise f too mu* fulness & surfeit+4 ,& !re=e good reason is x t a mo/ special reg>d be _h to a m$iocrity & temp]ance 9 all ?+s4 ,,xcviii4 ,h[ ! ,wat] attract+ ,magnet may be s]viceable to ,physicians4 ,9 my op9ion a ,physician may v well exam9e ! ,ur9e ( ! ,sick1 & ,anotamize ! same1 & t m easily ?an by an ext]nal b>e aspect or look+-on onely1 if1 viz4 he sep>ate & take away !refrom a "p ( ! wat] by ! ,magnet4 ,= by ?is means he w disc]n a great diff]5ce betwixt ! "o & ! o!r "p1 & "k ! causes & prop]ties ( ,diseases2 & t f> bett] & m c]ta9ly ?an by a b>e outside view1 aft] ! ,gall5ical fa%ion1 or by ! weight1 & by ,di/illation accord+ to ! cu/om ( ,p>acelsus & ,turnheis]2 ,b ,i leave x to e ones pleasure to enquire :i* ( ^! ?ree ways is to be pref]r$4 ,& n[ foll[s by way ( ,corrol>y or ,surplusage1 a description ( c]ta9 mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9es to be adm9i/r$1 = ! cur+ ( mo/ greiv\s ,diseases bo? 9 ,m5 & ,bea/s4 ,,xcix4 ,! ,cure ( ! ,/one 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 & likewise ( ! ,g\t4 ,! ,/one ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 & ! ,g\t1 are judg$ to be ! mo/ greiv\s ,diseases1 & 9 v de$ !y are mo/ griev\s ,sicknesses1 b especially ! ,g\t1 :i* be+ v>i\s & manifold afflicts ! ,body ( ,man ) mo/ griev\s ,pa9s4 ,n[ = ! cure & removal ( ^! ,diseases1 ,i w prescribe a c]ta9 & safe ,m$icam5t1 easily prep>able1 & ( small *>ge4 ,take "o or two p\nds ( :ite ,t>t>1 & p\r ^u e p\nd beat5 into ,p[d] ab\t "s eight or t5 p\nd ( common wat]1 :i* set ov] ! ,coals 9 a well glaz$ e>!n ,pot1 & boil x s long1 till all ! ,t>t> %all be dissolv$ by ! wat]1 :i* y may try if done or no ) a clean wood5 ,spoon1 putt+ x to ! bottom & see+ if !re be any left undissolv$4 ,9 ! boil+ y mu/ v dilig5tly take (f ! ,scum ) a wood5 ,scumm]1 t s !re may rema9 no impurity4 ,aft] t all ! ,t>t> is dissolv$ & t !re appe>s no m ,scum1 evaporate ! wat] s long till a ?9 sk9 appe>s at ! top4 ,!n take (f ! ,pot f ! ,coals1 & set x 9 "s cold place1 & leave x !re un/irr$ = a day1 & !re w /ick on to ! sides ( ! ,pot1 delicate ,cry/als l a ,dye1 hav+ a ,cubical =m ,p>acelsus calls ?is mundifi$ ,t>t> ,ludus1 & t v prop]ly1 & )\t d\bt he did s1 because x gets 7aft] its purification ! %ape ( ! squ>e ,dice4 ,out ( ?is pure & ,cube-l ,t>t> is prep>$ an univ]sal ,m$ic9e aga9/ all t>t>\s ,diseases1 z foll[s4 ,if y h "o p\nd ( ?is pure & ,cubical ,t>t>1 r$uce "o p\nd ( ,crude ,t>t> into a :ite ,salt by ,calc9ation2 ! :i* y are to dissolve ) s mu* common wat] z is necess>y to its dissolution2 filt] ! dissolv$ ,salt ?r\gh ,cap-,pap]1 t y may h y\r %>p ,lixivium fre$ ( all its ,fces4 ,p\r ?is ,lixivium into ! glaz$ ,pot :]e9 y\r p\nd ( ! said purifi$ ,t>t> is1 & boil x accurately !re)all2 9 :i* boil+ ! ,t>t> w be easily dissolv$ by ! ,lixivium1 & be turn$ ) ! same into a ruddi% col\r$ juice2 ?\gh t y\r ,lixivium & ,t>t> _h ea* ( !m a :ite & cle> col\r4 ,! reason is ?is1 because ! ,t>t> is z yet defil$ ) _m hidd5 & black ,fces1 & do? at l5g? aft] its solution ) ! ,lixivium r5d] !m visible & manife/4 ,pass ?is muddi% solution ?r\gh a filt]1 & x w be a yell[ liquor1 & leave _m ,fces 9 ! ,philt]1 good = no?+ b to be ?r[n away1 = !y are ( no virtue m4 ,v]ily 'tis a ?+ wor? ! admir+1 t !re %\ld yet be s _m ,fces left 9 s well purifi$ a ,t>t>4 ,?is liquor be+ ?us prep>$ is v pr(itable = ! tak+ away & cur+ ( all k9ds ( ,t>t>\s ,diseases1 by be+ daily us$1 or h[ev]1 x do? at lea/ /rongly tame _! viol5ce1 b y mu/ fir/ purge ! ,body by ,antimonial ,m$icam5ts1 "o ( :i* we w pres5tly %ew y4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,m$icam5t w be yet f> m noble1 if all ! humidity be vap\r$ away & ! r$di% ,salt t is left be dissolv$ 9 good _s ( ,w9e & filt]$1 & ! said ,_s ( ,w9e be aga9 sep>at$ !refrom by a g5tle ,di/illation4 ,= s by ?is second solution1 !re w be sev]$ yet m ,fces & ! ,salt x self w get a yet great] purity4 ,?is ,salt may be safely us$ z a mo/ preci\s ,treasure aga9/ all ! abovesaid t>t>e\s ,diseases2 ,= x expells ,ur9e1 & drives out all ! impurities out ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 & h9d]s ! ga!r+ toge!r1 & g5]ation ( ,s& or ,/ones 9 ^? ,memb]s4 ,b if !re be already ,/ones g5]at$1 & t !y be n too h>d1 x consumes !m by little & little1 & c>rys !m (f2 provid$ t ,antimonial purges be 7z we said b n[7 a=e us$ to purge ! ,body )4 ,i h 9 ^! few words taught !e h[ ! ,ludus1 t is1 ! ,dye-l figur$ ,t>t> is *ang$ by its own prop] liquor ,alkahe/1 or its own ,alkalizate ,salt into a ,m$ic9e resi/+ all ,t>t>e\s ,diseases4 ,! ,dose !re( is a ,scruple 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 or o!r ,vehicles1 (t5times e day1 or twice at ! lea/1 viz4 ,morn+ & ,ev5+1 = su* z are fifte5 or tw5ty ye>s old & upw>ds1 & !y mu/ fa/ aft] ! tak+ ( ! m$icam5t1 = "s due "t4 ,su* z are y\ng]1 f ?ree1 f\r1 to t51 or twelve may take at "o "t1 ?ree1 f\r1 six1 eight1 or t5 gra9s1 accord+ z !y are old] or y\ng]4 ,?is s excell5t a m$icam5t h ,i describ$ = ! b5efit ( mank9d1 nor is !re z f> z ,i "k1 a bett]1 ?\gh x seems to arise ( s vile a ,p>5tage1 & be s mean4 ,suff] n ?y self to be affright$ by any "o1 b use ! same boldly1 :5soev] necessity requires2 & firmly believe me t ?\ wilt n f9d a bett]1 ,i d n deceive !e2 & ! tru? h]e( w be demon/rat$ by its use4 ,?is is a quick & wond]full purification ( ,t>t>1 & a *ang+ x into a sweet ,salt1 :i* is nei!r sweet nor s\r1 b a midl+ ta/ 'twixt bo?1 & x gets a middle nature1 f ! ,acid & ! ,alkalizate ,t>t>4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,antimonial ,purge4 ,c4 ,an univ]sal ,antimonial ,purge to be us$ 9 all griev\s ,diseases1 )1 a v happy success4 ,take ( ,crude ,antimony1 ,t>t>1 & ,nit]1 ( ea* alike1 ,p[d] !m ea* ap>t1 commix ! ,p[d]s1 be+ mixt1 put !m 9 a melt+ ,pot or ,crucible1 & k9dle !m ) a live ,coal1 t by ?is k9dl+ !y may flame up1 & g into a ruddi% k9d ( col\r$ mass4 ,y\r ,pot be+ yet hot set x into y\r ,w9d ,furnace1 & melt x1 t all y\r matt] may fl[ 9 ! ,crucible l wat]1 !n p\r x out into y\r ,cone1 & be+ cold take x out1 & sep>ate ! ,regulus !refrom1 & lay x by = o!r uses1 because 'tis n s]viceable = ! op]ation "h m9d$4 ,n[ out ( "o p\nd ( ,antimony1 y'l h eight ,lots1 or f\r ounces ( ,regulus1 s t ( y\r "o p\nd y w get a ,regulus ( f\r ounces or ! f\r? "p ( ! p\nd4 ,! ,scoria's :i* w be ( a r$di% col\r & ( a fi]y ta/ ^u ! ,tongue mu/ be aga9 melt$ 9 ! same ,pot !y 7 melt$ 91 if x be :ole1 or 9 "s new ,pot1 & :5 !y fl[1 put a live ,coal into ! ,pot4 ,! ,salt pet] w seize ^u ! ,coal1 & be+ occupi$ ab\t corrod+ ! same1 w let fall ! rema9d] ( ! ,regulus x z yet held up4 ,!n ! matt]s be+ p\r$ out into y\r ,cone1 & cool1 /rike (f ! ,regulus at ! bottom ) ! /roke ( an hamm]1 & beat ! ,scoria's :i* w be ( a r$ col\r & fi]y ta/1 into ,p[d]1 & be+ ?us p\d]$ let ! ,salts be extract$ or dissolv$ 9 ! heat ) common fair wat]2 ! :i* hold+ 9 !m ! mo/ pure ,sulphur ( ,antimony d turn ! wat] into a r$ ,lixivium1 9 :i* is hidd5 ! ,m$ic9e t we seek aft]2 & is to be gott5 !nce by ! foll[+ way4 ,= aft] t ! ,sulphur is dissolv$1 by dissolv+ all t w be sep>at$ by ! ,salts or ,lye1 ! ,reliques or ,rema9d] are good = no?+4 ,hav+ s done1 dissolve :ite & purifi$ ,t>t> 9 fair wat]1 9 "s glaz$ ,pot1 & ?\ %alt h an acid ,solution2 be+ ?us hot z x is 7= :5 'tis cold ! ,t>t> w aga9 %oot 9 x7 p\r x by little & little into ! ,antimonial ,lixivium1 & x w debilitate ! same1 s t ! ,sulphur ( ! ,antimony w fall d[n to ! bottom 9 ! =m ( a yell[i% or r$di% ,p[d]4 ,:5 all ! ,sulphur is setl$1 sep>ate ! cle> ,wat] ( ! ,salt1 f ! ,sulphur1 by cant+ x (f2 !n p\r on "s w>m ,wat] & wa% x s (t5 till all ! ,salt be gone (f4 ,!n philt] x1 t all ! ,wat] may be sep>at$ & ! ,p[d] /ay 9 ! ,philt]1 :i* y %all put ^u new & dry ,cap-pap] !reby to remove all ! wat]9ess1 & !n dry x 9 ! heat ( ! ,sun4 ,?is is t ,univ]sal purg+ ,m$icam5t :i* drives out all malignant hum\rs by all ! ,emunctories1 viz4 by ,vomit1 ,/ool1 ,sweat1 ,ur9e1 & ,spittle1 out ( ! :ole ,body2 & t v safely if w>ily adm9i/r$1 & ! ,dose !re( n too mu* encreas$2 9 :i* case ev5 ! ,gal5ical m$ic9es !mselves d hurt1 if _! due ,dose be exce$$4 ,h]eupon x is bett] t !re be us$ at ! beg9n+ r a less] ,dose ?an too mu*1 t s no err\r may be committ$1 & a safe trial may be made1 h[ mu* ! /r5g? ( ! ,pati5t w be> or n be>4 ,& albeit t ! ,dose ( ?is m$icam5t %\ld be giv5 9 s small a ,quantity z n to "w1 or h any visible ,op]ation at all1 yet nev]!less x well p]=ms its ,(fice1 & drives out ! ,di/emp]s1 b yet m sl[ly ?an :5 'tis adm9i/r$ 9 a due ,dose1 su* z may give ab\t "o1 two1 or ?ree ,/ools4 ,& to su* z are /rong & y\?full ,p]sons1 ! ,dose may be giv5 9 su* a ,quantity z to cause ,vomit1 9 su* ,i say z c brook vomit+4 ,! usual ,dose = ^? t are above fifte5 ,ye>s ( ,age is1 "o1 two1 ?ree1 f\r1 or five ,gra9s1 accord+ z !y are old] or y\ng]4 ,to ,infants & su* z are a little eld] an eigh? "p1 a qu>t]1 or half a ,gra9 ev5 to an :ole ,gra91 may be adm9i/r$1 ) reg>d _h to ! ,age & ! ,disease4 ,?is m$ic9e is ( good use 9 all k9ds ( ,diseases1 & 9 all k9ds ( ,m51 & ,wom5 save onely ,wom5 ) ,*ild2 & to !m y mu/ adm9i/] ei!r none at all1 or at lea/ wise s little z to be sure x provokes n to any incl9ation ( vomit+4 ,& ! l is to be obs]v$ by su* ,p]sons :o are s weak1 z t !y cle>ly want /r5g? requisite = ?is ,op]ation ( vomit+4 ,b yet x may be us$ ev5 to new born ,infants1 viz4 = ,convulsion ,fits ) :i* a great _m ( !m are wont to be snat*'d away )\t any rem$y4 ,! ,dose mu/ n exce$ ! bigness ( a ,rapese$1 & x mu/ be adm9i/r$ 9 ! ,mo!rs milk4 ,b if ! ,infants are gr[n already up to be some:at /rong] & are above half a ,ye> old1 ! ,dose ( ! said m$icam5t is to be a little encreas$1 t x may op]ate visibly1 & s ca/ =? all ! malignant hum\rs out ( _! ,bodies2 & !y !mselves may n be aft]w>ds afflict$ ) ! ,small-pox1 & o!r su* l ,diseases z ,infants are subject unto4 ,v]ily1 all ! ,*ildr5 :om ,i h giv5 ?is m$ic9e unto1 h n hi!rto ta/$ ( ^? ,diseases2 ! :i* tru? ! ,p>5ts ( su* ,infants & o!rs c confirm by _! ,te/imonies4 ,b especially ?is m$icam5t is a mo/ pres5t rem$y aga9/ ! ,epilepsie bo? 9 "y & old1 & a mo/ c]ta9 ,secret 9 ! ,plague & all ,feav]s2 & a mo/ excell5t purge 9 ! ,g\t1 ,leoprosie1 ,fr5*-pox & o!r mo/ griev\s ,diseases2 & likewise 9 ext]nal new ,w\nds1 9 ,fi/ula's & old ,ulc]s1 :at ,"n soev] !y are call$ by1 if x be b us$ inw>dly to purge !m4 ,briefly1 ?is m$icam5t ha? sc>ce its fell[1 s t we h no reason at all to reg>d su* m5 z out ( me] ignorance1 oppose & sl&] ,antimony 9 _! le>n$ bawl+s1 & say t x is no?+ else b ,poison1 & !re=e no ways pr(itable4 ,b let no body believe _! b>k+1 b fir/ try ! same1 & he w cle>ly f9d ! contr>y4 ,?is inde$ ,i readily confess t ,antimony is ( no use 9 ! body ( man1 nor c x be1 a=e x is prep>$2 b aft] prep>ation ,i d boldly affirm x to be a mo/ admirable m$ic9e4 ,conc]n+ :i*1 reade b ! *iefe/ ( ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 especially ,basil ,val5t9e1 :o 9 ! hon\r ( ,antimony wrote ! ,triumphant ,*>iot !re(4 ,d b see :at ,p>acelsus1 ,alex&] ,su*t51 & sev]al o!rs h record$ 9 writ+1 conc]n+ ! incomp>able ,v]tues & ,p[] ( ,antimony2 by all ^: ,writ+s is cle>ly ev9c$1 :at ?+s lie hidd5 9 ,antimony1 ,i =be> to speak ( o!r ,physicians z well mod]n z anci5t4 ,= x possesse? ! ,v]tues & ,p[]s ( all ,v]tues & ,p[]s conc5trat$4 ,:at ne$ _m words8 ,let x be br\ght b to ! ,te/1 & x w mo/ app>antly te/ifie by its trial1 :at ,treasures x c>ries 9 its bosom4 ,! ?+s t ,i speak ( "h proce$ out ( me] pity & love to my ,neighb\r1 t ,i might help 8 sickness & mis]ies4 ,a v small ,portion ( ! said m$icam5t may be able n onely to pres]ve a :ole ,family = a :ole ,ye> free f all ! ,diseases t might befall !m1 b also to rid !m ( !m4 ,s likewise x s5ds pack+ all ! sicknesses ( bea/s by its effectual ,virtue4 ,i 0 will+ f a fai?full & good m9d to be/[ ?is com=t & help ^u mank9d1 aga9/ all incid5t ,diseases1 :e!r ext]nal or int]nal2 ,9 ! ?ird foll[+ ,c5tury %all be describ$ m v excell5t m$ic9es aga9/ all k9ds ( ,diseases1 :i* may be made use ( by su* z )\t cause are afraid ( ,antimony4 ,& z t\*+ t ,salt :i* is made by ! mixtion ( ! acid ,wat] ( ! ,t>t>1 & ! ,lixivium made ( ! ,t>t> calc9$2 x is n inf]i\r z to its excell5cy & em95cy to ! b n[ spok5 ( ,sulphur ( ! ,antimony x self2 h]e9 onely is ! diff]5ce1 t !re is to be adm9i/r$ a bigg] ,dose !re(4 ,& !re=e x mu/ n be ?r[n away1 b aft] t ! ,sulphur is sep>at$1 ! insipid ,wat] is to be evaporat$1 & !re w !n rema9 a yell[ ,salt beh9d1 :i* has ev5 yet 9 x no small ,portion ( ! ,antimonial ,sulphur2 & !re=e 'tis 9 a mann] bett] ?an ! ,sulphur x self1 because ( its own peculi> ,nature1 :i* by ! dis*>g+ its own (fice or prop] "w1 may be ev5 p] se reckon$ up among/ ^? mo/ excell5t m$ic9es :i* /rongly resi/ all ,t>t>e\s diseases4 ,= t reason !re=e d ,i comm5d ?is ,salt mo/ highly to all su* z are burd5$ ) griev\s ,diseases4 ,! prep>ation !re( is altoge!r easie1 = x is n made ( any *>geable matt]s1 b mean ones1 & !re=e n )\t cause to be highly e/eem$ (4 ,! dose ( ?is s excell5t a ,salt is to be encreas$ or dim9i%$ accord+ to ! ,quality ( ! ,p]sons & ! ,diseases4 ,to su* z are ( ripe ,age1 "o ,scruple or some:at m is suffici5t4 ,to ,infants1 & to su* z are a little old]1 f "o to twelve ,gra9s may be giv51 reg>d be+ _h to ! diff]5ce ( _! ,ye>s4 ,x g5tly purge? ! belly1 )\t any k9d ( ,dang]1 x draws out all evil hum\rs1 & especially x helps ! g\ty & /ony ,p]sons ) a mo/ wi%t = ,easem5t4 ,! weight ( ^? two contr>y ,salts1 viz4 ( ! fixt ,salt ( ,t>t> by :i* ! ,sulphur is extract$ out ( ! ,antimony1 & ( ! common & acid ,t>t> dissolv$ 9 ,wat]1 & :i* precipitate? ! ,sulphur ( ! ,antimony out ( ! ,lixivium1 _c be c]ta9ly def9$ & limit$4 ,= accord+ to ! great] or less] ,quantity ( ! ,lixivium1 is requir$ m or less ( ! ,t>t> wat] to be p\r$ ^u ! ,lixivium1 t s be+ mortifi$ x may let g t ,sulphur ( ,antimony x holds up 9 x self4 ,! ,lixivium x self w %ew y if y h n p\r$ on ,wat] en\gh ( ! ,t>t> by its be+ n yet fre$ ( all ! ,sulphur1 & t !re is m ,wat] ( ,t>t> requir$ to allay all its ,acrimony t all ! :ole ,sulphur may be turn$ out4 ,a bigg] ,quantity ( ! ,wat] ( ,t>t> p\r$ on ! ,lixivium ?an j en\gh do? n spoil x2 x takes 9 z mu* ( ! dissolv$ ,t>t> z x c1 & :at is ov]plus rema9s an acid ,t>t>1 & is n *ang$ 9 its ,nature4 ,b :atev] ( x is dissolv$ 9 ! ,lixivium is no m ,t>t>1 because x becomes a midl+ ,salt ( ! two1 nei!r acid nor sweet1 b p>tak+ ( bo? ,natures1 & dissolves 9 cold ,wat]1 :i* ! acid ,t>t> w n d4 ,?is ,salt !re=e is able to p]=m great matt]s 9 m$ic9e1 & n onely 9 m$ic9e b 9 ,al*imy too1 & 9 o!r ,arts c x exhibit abundance ( ri*es2 conc]n+ :i* ?+1 m %all be spok5 9 ano!r place4 ,?us f9i% ,i n[ ?is my second ,c5tury1 :]e9 ,i h n onely abundantly suppli$ ^? ?+s :i* by reason ( ! ov]mu* ha/1 ,i c\ld n ins]t 9 ! ,app5dix to ! fif? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 b h )all laid op5 "s "p ( ! ,use ( my ,sal ,mirabilis1 z mu* z ! %ortness ( my "t w\ld give me leave to d4 ,if by ! ,grace ( ,god ,i h a yet long] ,life v\*saf$ me1 ,i w ab\t half a ,ye> h5ce1 br+ s great a b5efit n onely unto my own ,c\ntrey1 b p]haps ev5 to ! :ole ,*ri/ian ,_w1 z ev] !y receiv$ f any man1 9 s mu* t ! ,_w %all seem z if 'tw]e new1 & s = ! pres5t ,i re/ & make an ,end4 ,! ,?ird ,c5tury ,,( ,,glaub]',s ,weal?y ,/ore-h\se ( ,treasures4 ,:]e9 _m ,pr(itable ,*ymical ,secrets are discov]$4 ,fai?fully translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut* ( ! ,au?\r4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,hav+ "s ,ye>s s9ce begun to communicate to ! ,_w my manifold pr(itable ,inv5tions 9 ,c5turies1 b ( late be5 h9dr$ by sickness & o!r imp$im5ts f cont9u+ ! same3 yet n[ be+ sollicit$ !reto by _m ,lov]s ( ,art1 ,i c\ld d no less ?an to endeav\r to give !m "s satisfaction by ! publi%+ ( ^!2 & )all assur+ !m1 t1 9 case ,god be pleas$ to cont9ue my ,life 7not)/&+ t because ( great ,age & ,sickness ,i am fa9 to keep my b$7 ,i int5d to compleat ! re/ ( my promis$ ,c5turies1 desir+ ! k9d ,read] 9 ! mean "t to accept ( ^! ?ree1 & to p>don ! confus$ mann] ( writ+ !m1 hav+ = want ( leisure1 set !m d[n z ,i f\nd !m 9 my ,notes1 be+ *iefly ! occasional discov]ies & inv5tions dur+ my ,*ymical ,lab\rs4 ,nei!r w\ld ,i h ! ,read] (f5d$ t 9 "s places ,i break (f s abruptly1 especially :]e ,i am speak+ ( ! matt] :i* ,adam br\ght ) him out ( ,p>adise1 = :atev] may be want+ 9 ?is fif? ,c5tury %all ,god will+ be suppli$ 9 ! six?3 ,i also desire ! ,read] n to be mov$ by ! ,calumnies ( any ,envi\s ignorant ,p]sons1 to ?9k t ! ?+s "h set d[n 7be+ mo/ ( !m new & unhe>d ( inv5tions7 are m]e ,fables & inv5t$ matt]s1 & no real exp]im5t$ ,tru?s1 b r remit ! v]ification ( !m to "t & 8 own ,exp]i5ce1 :i* w n fail to satisfie him ( ! ,tru? ( ! ,p>ticul>s h]e9 conta9$4 ,f>ewel4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,c5tury4 #a4 ,to wa% common ,t>t> ,sn[ :ite 9 a few h\rs "t1 & r$uce x to a pleasant ,salt :i* dissolves 9 cold ,wat]1 & :]e) ( ,sug>1 ,honey1 or any sweet ,fruits at all times1 yea all h\rs ( ! day1 & 9 all places ,liquors may be prep>$ l to ,w9e 9 ,ta/1 smell1 col\r1 /r5g? & virtue1 & ( :i* aft]w>ds good ,br&y & ,v9eg> may be made ) great pr(it4 #b4 ,to purifie common ,salt 9 great quantity1 9 "o days "t1 s z to become v :ite1 pure & transp>5t & ( a pleasant ,ta/1 %oot+ into cubical ,cry/als fit = ! ,tables ( great ,p]sons1 its ta/ be+ v agreeable1 & ! meat season'd ) x mu* m :olsome ?an t :i* is dre/ ) ! common ,salt4 ,see ! ,treatise ( ! nature ( ,salts4 #c4 ,a secret to pres]ve all sorts ( ,w9e1 & make !m durable1 :e!r ( ,grapes1 ,sug>1 ,honey1 ,apples1 ,pe>s1 ,qu9ces1 ,figs1 ,plums1 ,*]ies1 ,malt1 ,:eat1 c4 & is ( great use to a ,h\se-keep]4 #d4 ,any ( ! =em5tion$ ,w9es may ) ease be turn$ into v good ,v9eg>1 n inf]i\r to t :i* is made ( ,fr5* or ,rh5i% ,w9e4 ,see my ,vegetable ,"w4 #e4 ,to make good ,sal ,armoniack ( sev]al contemptible matt]s :i* are trod "u foot & ca/ out on ! ,dunghill v easily & 9 great quantities1 s z "o ,man e day may prep>e "o hundr$ p\nd weight ( x ) t5 %ill+s *>ges4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! ,m9]al ,squill 9 ord] to long life4 #f4 ,a secret wat] :]e) 9 an h\rs "t ! yell[ col\r 9 ,diamonds may be drawn f !m1 :i* makes !m t5 times m wor? ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! ,div9e ,"*4 #g4 ,9 l mann] may ! d>k r$ col\r ( ,granates be extract$1 leav+ !m onely s mu* col\r z makes !m l ,rubies4 ,= ,granates & ,rubies resemble ea* o!r 9 _! bodies & col\r1 ! onely diff]5ce betwe5 !m be+1 t ! ,granates ab\nd ) too mu* col\r1 :i* makes !m less valu$1 :5 !re=e "s "p ( _! col\r is extract$ f !m1 !y d 9 virtue1 h>dness & beauty1 equal ,rubies1 "o ,k>at ( :i* is m wor? ?an t5 p\nd ( ,granates1 s z ?is extraction mu/ be v ga9full to him t is ,ma/] ( x4 ,see my ?ird ,app5dix to ! sev5? "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 #h4 ,9 l mann] also may be extract$ ! col\rs ( blue ,saphyrs1 yell[ ,jac9?s1 ,topaces1 & ,purple ,ame?y/s1 by :i* means !y become :ite z ,diamonds1 & :5 br\ght to ! same degree ( h>dness are e :it z valuable z !y4 ,see my ?ird ,app5dix z be=e4 #i4 ,9 a mom5ts "t to rob ,sol ( its col\r & make x :ite z ,silv]4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! ,seal ( ,god4 #aj4 ,to sep>ate f ,m>s & ,v5us :5 dissolv$ 9 ,wat] z well z f any o!r ,vitriol1 by means ( an artificial ,precipitation1 _! hidd5 spiritual ,sol or ,t9cture1 & t 9 a mom5t2 a ?+ ( great use 9 ,physick1 z well z 9 ! transmutation ( ,metals4 ,see ! second ,app5dix4 #aa4 ,to extract ,sol out ( ,s& & ,/ones ) great ease & little *>ges1 :i* by precipitation is aft]w>ds sep>at$ f ! dissolv5t1 reta9+ its =m] /r5g?1 & may be made use ( aga9 = ! l extraction4 ,see ! prosp]ity ( ,g]many ! sev5? "p1 or ,novum ,lum5 ,*ymicum4 #ab4 ,to extract ,sol f ,luna ) a small quantity ( dissolv5t1 :i*1 aft] precipitation ( ! ,sol1 rema9s 9 its full /r5g?1 & may be us$ z be=e to ! great ga9 ( ! ,arti/4 ,see ,glaub]'s ,laboratory1 & prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 #g?4 "p4 #ac4 ,9 "o days "t to prep>e a p>ticul>1 :]e( "o "p w t+e ?ree p>ts ( ,v5us into ,lune4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,t9cture is a :ite ,/one :i* be+ plac$ 9 a fit ,furnace1 & a due fire adm9i/r$1 )9 few days ! :it5ess w be *ang$ to a yell[ col\r1 & t into a fix'd r$1 :]e( "o "p be+ ca/ ^u f\r p>ts ( ,lune 9 ,flux1 exalts x s f> t 9 ! sep>ation x gives a f\r? "p ( ,sol4 ,:i* sudd5 fixation is p]=m$ by ! prop] ,ag5t ( ! matt] :i* is :ite ( x self1 & yet af=ds a r$ ,t9cture1 :5 h&l$1 z is "h set d[n4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! secret fire ( ,artephius4 #ad4 ,9 a %ort "t to prep>e a p>ticul> ,t9cture ( a r$ subject1 :i* exalts ,silv] to t degree1 z to yield mu* ,sol 9 ! sep>ation4 ,see my explication ^u ,pontanus 8 ,lett]4 #ae4 ,a good graduat+ wat] :i* be+ dige/$ ) ,lune1 makes x yield mu* ,sol 9 sep>ation4 ,see ! ,treatise conc]n+ ! mo/ secret natural ,sal ,armoniack e :]e to be f\nd4 #af4 ,ano!r graduat+ wat] 9 :i* ,m]cury be+ dige/$1 becomes coagulat$ into ,sol & ,luna4 ,see ! fi]y ,alkahe/4 #ag4 ,ano!r fix+ wat]1 :i* be+ once or twice ab/ract$ f ,m]cury makes x lose its prop]ty ( mak+ ,sol & ,v5us :ite1 & on ! contr>y gilds ,luna :5 rub'd ^u x4 ,i h z yet c>ri$ ?is exp]im5t no fur!r1 b am ( op9ion t if ,m]cury 7 long en\gh dige/$ 9 ! same1 x w\ld turn ! ,m]cury into ,t9cture1 coagulat+ & fix+ ea* common ,m]cury into ,sol4 ,see ,ha/ecal4 #ah4 ,a volatiliz+ ,wat] :i* be+ ab/ract$ f ,sol highly exalts its natural col\r1 & c>ries x ov] ! ,helm1 :i* done x is no m common ,sol1 b may 9 a %ort "t be fix$ into a transp>5t r$ ,c>buncle4 ,see my ?ird ,app5dix1 c4 conc]n+ ! ,griff9s ,claws1 & ,eagles ,w+s4 #ai4 ,a wat] ( l nature t volatilize? all fixt matt]s1 :]e) 9 "o s+le ,di/illation1 ! ,t9cture or ,s\l may be extract$ f ,m>s1 ,v5us1 & all col\r$ ,/ones1 & c>ri$ ov] ! ,helm2 :i* ,t9ctures aft]w>ds ) "o rectification are highly purifi$1 & h _! ,m$ic9al & t++ virtue d\bl$1 :i* exalt$ & multipli$ ,t9ctures1 not)/&+ _! great volatility may )9 tw5ty f\r h\rs "t be conc5trat$1 by means ( a secret ,magnet1 & fix$ into a ,/one1 p5etrat+ all compact ,bodies1 ) :i* incr$ible ?+s may be done 9 ,al*ymy & ,physick4 ,see my ?ird ,app5dix1 c4 #bj4 ,to prep>e a ,salt 9 an h\rs "t1 & )\t extraord9>y *>ges1 :i* makes all fixt matt]s volatile1 & is ( su* virtue t :5 a little ( x is joyn$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e x makes x s /rong & fi]y1 t x dissolves all ,metals1 ,m9]als1 ,animals & ,vegetables1 c>ry+ _! ,q4 ,ess5ce ov] ! ,helm1 & is ! effect] ( wond]s 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy3 s t he :o kn[s h[ to prep>e & make use ( ?is wond]full ,salt1 ne$s nev] want ei!r bodily heal?1 or a compet5t supply ( ma9t5ance4 ,see my ,treatise ( ,elias ,arti/a 9 ,qu>to4 #ba4 ,a wond]full1 to all ,m5 kn[n1 b )all contemptible matt]1 :i* e :]e may be _h = no?+1 :i* :osoev] kn[s1 toge!r ) ! use ( x1 ne$s nev] want1 because !reby he may effect :atsoev] is necess>y = ,s\l or ,body4 ,see my fir/1 second & ?ird ,app5dix ( ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 #bb4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ a runn+ ,m]cury out ( all ,m9]als & ,metals1 & t 9 "o days "t1 :i* joyn'd ) ,sol becomes fix$ into ,sol4 ,see my ?ird ,app5dix4 #bc4 ,h[ su* a ,m]cury may be prep>$ 9 an h\rs "t ( ! m>tial ,regulus ( ,antimony1 )\t any *>ges to speak (1 :i* is a true ,t9cture1 fix+ ! imp]fect ,metals into ,sol4 ,see my ,treatise conc]n+ ! secret ,fire ( ! ,magi4 #bd4 ,a wat] made ( a p>ticul> sort ( ,*alk :i* *ange? a yell[ or br[n sk9 into :ite1 & :i* _c be wa%'d (f ) wat]1 ( valuable use = ,ladies & ,g5tlewom54 ,see my #d? ,c5tury 9 ,folio4 #be4 ,a wat] prep>'d ( ,sol1 :i* turns :ite hairs into a yell[ gold col\r4 ,see my ,laboratory4 #bf4 ,ano!r wat] made ( ,silv]1 :i* t+es hair cole-black1 good = su* z are gray hair'd1 & endeav\r to conceal _! ,age4 ,see ,glaub4 ,conc5trate4 #bg4 ,a wat] made ( ,sol1 :i* col\rs ! hair & sk9 ( ,man1 z also ! bones & horns ( ,bea/1 & fea!rs ( ,birds1 ( a fair la/+ ,purple4 ,see ,glaub]'s ,laboratory 9 ,qu>to4 #bh4 ,a wat] into :i* :5 any ,metal is put1 x beg9s to gr[ )9 tw5ty f\r h\rs "t 9 ! =m ( ,plants & ,trees1 ea* ,metal accord+ to its inmo/ col\r & prop]ty1 :i* ,metall9e ,vegetations are call$ ,philosophical ,trees1 bo? pleasant to ! ,eye & ( good use4 ,vide my f\r? ,c5tury4 #bi4 ,a wat] made ( ,s& & ,fl9ts1 hav+ ! prop]ty ( *ang+ ,wood t is laid 9 x1 9 a %ort "t into h>d ,/one ( sev]al col\rs accord+ to ! pleasure ( ! ,arti/4 #cj4 ,a dry wat]1 or r ,/one1 ^u :i* if any volatile sal9e ,_s be p\r$ & set 9 ! ,sun1 x pres5tly sucks 9 ! volatile m9]al ,_s & 9 "o days "t makes x s fixt t x may be made r$ hot 9 ! ,fire1 )\t any evaporation4 ,see my univ]sal ,coagulator4 #ca4 ,by ?is means also may ! combu/ible /9k+ ,sulphur1 ! greate/ enemy ( ,metals be fix$1 :i* aft]w>ds be+ ca/ ^u ! imp]fect ,metals 9 ,flux1 do? meliorate !m1 & make !m af=d ,sol & ,luna on ! ,cupel ) pr(it4 ,see my second ,app5dix4 #cb4 ,9 l mann] may ,antimony )\t any loss ( weight be fix$1 s z no m to cause vomit+1 b ca/s all evil out ( ! ,body ins5sibly by sweat1 re/or+ heal?1 & r5ew+ y\?4 ,see my prop] ,ag5t4 #cc4 ,9 ! same mann] may ,orpim5t be fix$1 s z no long] to be a ,poison1 b a ,meliorator ( imp]fect ,metals4 #cd4 ,likewise also may ,ars5ick be fix$ )9 two or ?ree days "t1 s z x may safely be tak5 inw>dly1 be+ an excell5t ,diaphoretick = ! cure ( ,diseases1 & good to exalt ,metals1 s t 9 sep>ation !y af=d ,gold & ,lune4 ,see my prop] ,ag5t4 #ce4 ,mu* aft] ! same mann] may ,m]cury1 )\t any consid]able loss ( weight 7?\gh ) long] "t & m pati5ce7 be fix$1 s z to suff] himself to be melt$ & hamm]'d l any o!r ,metal1 & on ! ,cupel leaves ,sol & ,luna4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! univ]sal ,coagulator4 #cf4 ,9 l mann] may ! m>tial ,regulus ( ,antimony be fix$ into a t++ ,/one1 t meliorates all imp]fect metals4 #cg4 ,a wond]full ,magnet :i* be+ put into any watry ,liquors or ,oils1 draws ! wat] to x self leav+ ! ,oils m pure1 subtile & p5etrat+4 ,see ,elias ,arti/a4 #ch4 ,by means ( ?is ,magnet1 we c sep>ate f ! highe/ rectifi$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 "o half ( insipid wat]1 :i* ,_s ( ,w9e aft] ?is sep>ation is an effect] ( wond]s4 #ci4 ,?is ,_s ( ,w9e :5 p\r$ on pulv]is$ ,coral & !nce ab/ract$1 br+s _! r$ ,t9cture ov] ! ,helm1 be+ a wond]full ,cordial & purifi] ( ! ,blood4 #dj4 ,by means ( ?is ,_s ( ,w9e1 may ! ,cordial ,virtue ( ,pe>ls be br\ght ov] ! ,helm1 be+ ( great efficacy = ! recov]y ( sick & weak ,p]sons4 #da4 ,?is ,q4 ,ess5ce ( ,w9e be+ p\r$ ^u clean wa%$ ,egg-%ells1 dissolves !m1 & di/ill$ f !m1 br+s ov] ) x _! ,/one-break+ & dissolv+ virtue1 & is a s+ul> rem$y 9 ! ,g\t1 & ! ,/one ( ,kidney or ,bladd]4 #db4 ,! same also dissolves ! ,lapis ,lyncis & ,judaicus1 z also ,crabs ,eyes s call$1 & o!r ,/ones f\nd 9 ,fi%es1 c>ry+ _! virtues ) x ov] ! ,helm4 ,see my fif? ,c5tury4 #dc4 ,! same ,_s ( ,w9e dissolves1 extracts & br+s ov] ! ,helm1 ! inmo/ virtues ( all ,animals & ,vegetables c>ry+ !m ov] ! ,helm1 :5ce incomp>able m$icam5ts may be prep>$4 #dd4 ,black ,snails su* z are f\nd 9 ,may on ! ,grass dissolv$ 9 ! same1 & br\ght ov] ! ,helm1 & duely exhibit$ to ^? t h ! ,g\t or ,/one1 c>ries (f all t>t>e\s slimy matt] f ! ,kidneys1 ,bladd]1 & o!r p>ts ( ! ,body by ,seige & ,ur9e4 #de4 ,aloes1 ,saffron & ,myrrh dissolv$ 9 ! same1 & _! ,t9ctures c>ri$ ov] ! ,helm1 af=ds an excell5t ,elixir ,proprietatis1 v conducive to long ,life4 ,see ,p>acelsus conc]n+ ,elixirs4 #df4 ,can?>ides dissolv$ !re)1 & br\ght ov]1 are a p[]full ,diaphoretick1 above all o!rs1 cleans+ ! ,kidneys & ,bladd]1 b ought to be he$fully us$1 because x is a vehem5t ,m$ic9e1 :i* be+ ov]dos'd w hurt ! ,kidneys1 ,bladd] & ,uret]s4 #dg4 ,! ,leaves ( ,hellebora/]1 extract$ & br\ght ov] ) ! same1 af=ds an ,excell5t ,aqua ,vit1 conduc+ to long ,life4 ,see ,p>acelsus4 #dh4 ,sea ,squills be+ dissolv$ 9 ?is ,_s ( ,w9e1 & spiritualiz$ by be+ br\ght ov] ! helm1 is ( great use = remov+ ( ,diseases1 & ma9ta9+ ( heal?4 #di4 ,nux ,vomica1 be+ fir/ grat$ & !n dissolv$ !re91 & _! re/orat+ ,v]tue be+ br\ght ov] ! ,helm1 do? wond]s 9 re/or+ ! decay$ /r5g? & heal? ( man1 b mu/ be us$ ) und]/&+4 #ej4 ,common ,m]cury dissolv$ & br\ght ov] ) ! same1 is ! highe/ ,m$ic9e aga9/ ! ,fr5* ,pox & all v5]eal ,diseases4 #ea4 ,m]cury ( ,antimony prep>$ aft] ! same mann]1 af=ds a ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,diseases ( mank9d4 #eb4 ,fix$ ,antimony ?us extract$ & br\ght ov] is a ,diaphoretick cur+ all ,diseases1 & re/or+ ! highe/ degree ( heal?4 #ec4 ,9 l mann] may _m excell5t ,rem$ies be prep>$1 out ( all ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 = re/or+ & pres]v+ ( heal?4 #ed4 ,a fur!r use ( our ,wat] attract+ ,magnet is ?is4 ,ab/ract ! ,oil ( ,t>t>1 ,h>t%orn1 ,amb]1 ,soot1 or t :i* is di/ill'd f ,smi?s ,coals1 & ! ,magnet w attract all ! ,wat] & bad ,smell to x self1 :i* rema9s ) ! ,magnet1 & ! pure cle> & subtil ,oil1 onely comes ov]1 :i* ,magnet be+ made r$ hot1 lose? its wat] & /9k & may be made use ( z be=e4 #ee4 ,9 l mann] may ! ,oil ( ,wax & ,bricks1 commonly call$ ! ,oil ( ,philosoph]s1 be depriv$ ( _! bad ,sc5ts1 & made exce$+ p5etrative & pleasant4 #ef4 ,s also may all ,vegetable & ,animal ,oils di/ill'd by retort1 be purifi$ & made pleasant4 #eg4 ,likewise all ! ,oils ( ,h]bs1 ,se$s1 ,woods & ,spices1 :i* ) ! addition ( ,wat] are di/ill'd by a common ,/ill1 may by di/ill+ !m f our ,magnet be made mu* m subtil1 & _! sweet ,smells mu* m /rong & pi]c+2 s t a little ( ^! ,oils set 9 an op5 ,vessel1 p]fumes n onely ! ,room 9 :i* x is b also ! :ole h\se1 !y be+ s volatile t )\t any ,fire !y vani% 9 ! ,air4 #eh4 ,& z by means ( ?is volataliz+ fi]y ,_s1 ! pleasant & well sc5t$ ,oils ( ,spices may be greatly meliorat$ & exalt$2 s likewise may all /9k+ & poison\s ,vegetables1 ,animals or ,m9]als1 !reby be made mu* m /9k+ & v5em\s1 s z _! ,smell alone w be suffici5t to kill m51 do+ x ) f> great] exp$ition ?an any ,corporal poisons :atsoev]4 ,see ,elias ,arti/a4 #ei4 ,all well sc5t$ ,oils1 may by means ( our volatile sal9e ,_s1 be purifi$ to ! highe/ ,degree1 & aft]w>ds be r$uc$ to a h>d ,body3 :i* ,body !n is no common gross ,body 7z be+ a coagulat$ ,_s7 b a cle>1 transp>5t spiritual pure ,body4 #fj4 ,?is ,lab\r may ) pr(it be practis'd on ,amb]1 ^: ,oil be+ by rectification made cle> & transp>5t1 & !n dige/$ ) our fi]y salt ,_s1 becomes h>d aga9 z x 0 be=e di/illation2 by :i* means we may make pieces ( ,amb] z big z we please1 & may mix ) x "s small ,?r$s ( ,sol1 & s %all h ! old highly e/eem$ ,/one call$ ,*rysophoros2 or else we may put into x1 :il/ yet x is s(t1 little ,worms1 ,flies1 ,spid]s1 ,pismires1 or :atev] else we please1 :i* is a notable ,curiosity & %ews z if !y 7 gr[n !re1 to ^? t are ignorant ( ?is ,art4 #fa4 ,9 ! same mann] may ! ,oil ( ,turp5t9e be r$uc$ to a h>d ,gum1 to v good use & purpose4 #fb4 ,all di/ill$ ,oils ( ,se$s1 ,woods & ,spices1 :5 by long /&+1 !y turn yell[1 r$ or ?ick1 may by means ( ?is fi]y salt ,_s be aga9 made cle>1 ?9 & transp>5t1 :5 "s ( ! said ,_s is p\r$ on ! said ,oils & s di/ill$1 "s "p ( ! ,oil comes ov] cle> & transp>5t1 ! o!r "p rema9+ 9 ! ,glass1 9 ! =m ( an h>d ,gum1 9 :i* small ,insects may be inclos$ z be=e said ( ! ,amb]4 #fc4 ,among/ all ,oils ^! foll[+ are apt to gr[ ?ick & ropy1 viz4 ! ,oils ( ,lignum ,rhodii1 ,oranges1 ,limmons1 ,junip]-b]ries2 ^? ( ,cloves & ,c9amon are apt to gr[ r$4 ,! ,oils ( ,f5nel-se$1 ,anniss1 ,cori&]1 ,c>[ay & ,cum9-se$1 & all o!r ,oils di/ill'd f ,h]bs & ,se$s1 t h holl[ ,/alks1 & are umbellif]\s1 =asmu* z !y ab\nd ) mu* volatile ,salt1 are apt to turn ?ick3 ,if any ( ^! be rectifi$ ) an acid sal9e ,_s1 x imm$iately de/roys ! volatile ,salt1 & ! ,oil becomes cle> & transp>5t1 & ! rema9+ "p ( ! ,oil becomes h>d z a ,gum1 & is a special inw>d & outw>d ,m$ic9e4 #fd4 ,& =asmu* z a fi]y sal9e ,_s c make old & r$ ,oils cle>1 ?9 & transp>5t1 we may conclude1 t su* a ,_s is able also to volatilize & br+ ov] by di/illation ^? ,oils :i* by l5g? ( "t are become h>d & dry 9 ,se$s1 ,h]bs & ,woods1 & _c by mac]ation 9 wat] be br\ght ov]1 b mu/ by ?is m p[]full means be made ?9 & volatile1 t !y may af=d _! ,oils z easily 9 di/illation1 z gre5 ,se$s & ,woods are us$ to d4 #fe4 ,n[ z ?ick & ropy di/ill'd ,oils may be made ?91 by means ( sal9e ,spirits2 s !re are "s salt ,spirits :]e) we c coagulate all ?9 & subtil ,oils1 9 ! =m ( a volatile pleasant /rong sc5t$ ,salt1 ( great use 9 ,physick4 #ff4 ,9 ?is mann]1 viz4 by p\r+ a /rong sal9e ,_s ^u !m1 we c di/ill subtil & p[]full ,oils f all ros9s1 gums & ?ick juices1 & aft]w>ds r$uce !m aga9 to ! h>dness ( ,amb]4 ,?us ,ma/ick1 ,frank9c5se1 ,b5zo91 ,/orax1 ,camphir1 c4 af=d v pure cle> & transp>5t ,oils1 :i* :5 h>dn$ to ! consi/5ce ( ,amb]1 draw /raws & o!r light matt]s to !m l x4 #fg4 ,9 l mann] also c all sulphure\s ,m9]als be purifi$ to ! highe/ degree1 :5 di/ill'd ) su* a ,_s1 & !n may be r$uc$ aga9 to h>d transp>5t cl>ifi$ ,bodies3 & among/ ! re/ ,antimony & ,orpim5t d af=d 9 ?is way mo/ p[]full & sup]latively p5etrat+ m$ic9al ,/ones4 #fh4 ,& z ^! fi]y sal9e ,spirits d br+ ov] by di/illation all unfixt sulphure\s ,subjects1 & purifie !m2 s !y d ! same 9 fixt ,sulphure\s ,metals1 e4g4 ,m>s & ,v5us1 :i* ,metals be+ ?us purifi$ may be fix$ into t++ m$ic9al ,/ones4 #fi4 ,!y :o "k ! art ( ! metallick purification & fixation1 are possess\rs ( an incomp>able ,treasure1 =asmu* z by ?is means 9 ?ree days "t ) ! *>ge ( "o ,cr[n1 a true univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be prep>$1 = ! ,bodies ( m5 & metals1 n 9 great quantity inde$ b suffici5t to assure ! ,possibility ( x1 & may aft]w>ds be try$ 9 great] quantity4 #gj4 ,by means ( su* a fi]y salt ,_s fixt ,*ry/als1 ,fl9ts1 & o!r h>d ,/ones may be made volatile & spiritual1 & !n may t+e !m ) :at col\rs we please1 & coagulate !m aga9 into h>d transp>5t col\r'd ,/ones1 & t ( :at =m & fa%ion we please4 ,?is is a v ga9full ,art1 because fair transp>5t col\r'd ,/ones are always pref]rable to ,sol4 #ga4 ,& z we h und]/ood t by means ( volatiliz+ wat]s1 nor onely ,vegetables & ,animals1 b also m9]als & fixt metals may be made volatile1 & _! pure/ p>ts br\ght ov] ! ,helm1 & by ?is means d wond]s z well 9 ,physick z ,al*ymy4 ,n[ ?\gh ?is sep>ation ( ! pure "p f ! impure1 by means ( ,di/illation be high'y to be valu$1 yet !re is a bett]1 easi] & less *>geable way to sep>ate ! pur] p>ts f all ,metals1 ,m9]als1 ,/ones1 ,s&1 & col\r$ ,e>?s conta9+ ,sol & ,t9cture1 by means ( a ,magnet1 :i* be+ laid 9 ! ,solutions ( ,metals1 & extractions ( ,/ones1 )9 a few h\rs "t draws to x all ! spiritual z well z fixt ,sol & ,t9cture conta9'd 9 ! said ,solutions2 s t aft] ab/raction ( ! dissolv5t by ,di/illation1 we f9d ! dis-animat$ dead ,body1 :i* be+ put aside1 we sep>ate ! attract$ ,sol or ,t9cture f ! ,magnet1 & ?us obta9 :atsoev] good 0 hid 9 ! =esaid gross ,bodies4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?\gh inde$ ?is extraction ( ,sol & ,t9ctures be v easie1 z ha? be5 said1 yet ,i %all "h1 = fur!r in=mation ( ! ,read]1 set d[n :at ought to be obs]v$ 9 ! extract+ ( ,sol f ea* ,metal1 ,m9]al1 ,/one1 or ,e>?4 ,& fir/ ( fixt ,sol4 #gb4 ,:5 !re is fixt ,sol 9 ,s& or ,/ones1 we ne$ onely to pulv]ize !m1 & p\r ^u !m ,aq4 ,regis :]e9 common ,salt ha? be5 dissolv$1 & let !m boil toge!r a qu>t] ( an h\r1 by :i* means ! ,aq4 ,regis draws ! ,sol out ( ! ,s& & ,/ones1 9 :i* extraction if we !n put ! ,sol attract+ ,magnet1 x w draw ! ,sol to x self1 :i* be+ sep>at$ f ! ,magnet1 is melt$ d[n ) flux+ ,p[d]1 ! ,aq4 ,regis cont9u+ good to be employ$ on ! l occasion4 #gc4 ,b :5 9 ! ,s& or ,/ones !re is no fixt b onely a volatile unripe ,sol1 !n we mu/ put ! ,s& or pulv]iz$ ,/ones into a ,glass ,retort1 & p\r ^u !m ( our volatiliz+ fi]y ,alkalie/1 & ab/ract ! same f ! ,s& or ,/one1 by :i* means x c>ries ! ,sol ov] ) x1 :i* ha? be5 attract$ by ! gold5 ,magnet1 :i* be+ r$uc$ w be f\nd good & fix'd ,sol4 ,! dissolv5t may aga9 be us$ to ! same purpose4 #gd4 ,b if ! ,/ones besides ! ,sol1 d also conta9 ,lune1 !n an ,aq4 ,=tis mu/ fir/ be p\r$ ^u !m to extract ! ,lune1 & aft]w>ds precipitate x by ca/+ "s common ,salt into ! ,solution1 by :i* addition ( ,salt ! ,aq4 ,=tis is turn$ into an ,aq4 ,regis1 & be+ p\r$ ^u ! ,/ones1 x extracts ! ,sol also4 #ge4 ,= if at fir/ we %\ld p\r an ,aq4 ,regis ^u ^! ,/ones1 x w\ld inde$ extract ! ,sol1 b )all s alt] ! ,lune1 t x w\ld be impossible aft]w>ds to extract x ) ,aq4 ,=tis1 & !re=e we are to proce$ 9 ! mann] abovesaid4 #gf4 ,9 l mann] also we are to proce$ ) :ite1 yell[ & r$ ,e>?s1 = to extract ! ,lune & ,sol t is 9 !m4 ,& if x be a fat ,e>? & conta9s fix'd ,sol1 x mu/ fir/ be made r$ hot to rob x ( its fatness1 because else x w\ld dev\r too mu* ,aq4 ,=tis4 #gg4 ,b :5 ! ,e>? conta9s onely volatile ,sol1 z ! yell[ ,e>? ( ,silesia & ! r$ ,t]ra ,lemnia ,sigillata1 x mu/ n be made r$ hot1 b p\r "s ,alkahe/ ^u x1 & s br+ ! ,sol ov] ! ,helm4 #gh4 ,yell[ & r$ ,e>?s d commonly conta9 ,sol or ,lune or bo?1 & !re=e we may boldly make trial ( !m2 = (t5times a great treasure is %ut up 9 v contemptible ,e>?1 su* z might s]ve to ma9ta9 _m ?\s&s4 #gi4 ,9 ! same mann] we may extract ! fixt z well z immature ,sol out ( ,ruddie1 r$ ,jasp]1 & r$ ,blood-/ones1 :i* 9 "s p>ts are f\nd 9 great quantities4 #hj4 ,) our ,sol attract+ ,magnet1 we c extract mu* ,sol out ( any common ,vitriol1 & aft] ! ,sol is extract$1 r$uce ! ,solution to ,vitriol aga91 :i* is z good = ! ,dy]s use z x 0 be=e4 #ha4 ,) ! same ,magnet1 good ,sol may be extract$ out ( ^? yell[i%1 r$di%1 & gre5i% wat]s :i* fl[ f "s ,m\nta9s1 :i* wat]s be+ to be _h = no?+1 mu/ make ?is "w v ga9full4 #hb4 ,& 9 case we %\ld n be able to meet ) ?is sort ( runn+ wat]s1 !n we may take ! ,copp]as ,/ones :i* are (t5 f\nd 9 ,s&1 b = ! mo/ "p gr[ 9 fat ,e>?1 :i* :5 !y are expos'd to ! ,air1 fall 9 pieces1 & hav+ wat] p\r$ ^u !m af=d a good ,vitriol1 :i* easily yields ! spiritual ,sol x conta9s to our ,magnet4 ,s t an ,arti/ c sc>cely be to seek = subjects1 f :5ce unripe volatile or fixt ,sol may be _h ) pr(it4 #hc4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b :5 we h a m9d to br+ ! volatile ,sol :i* is 9 r$ ,s&1 ,/ones & ,clay1 ) volatiliz+ wat]s by ,di/illation ov] ! ,helm1 x is good to add to our ,eagles ,w+s1 or volatiliz+ wat]1 "s ( our mo/ secret ,sal ,armoniack1 by :i* ! same is extreamly /r5g?n$ & animat$1 s t l a ,griff9 = /r5g?1 x c>ries ! ,man on ,horseback away 9 ! ,air to 8 ,ne/4 #hd4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,griff9 is ! ,arti/1 t prep>es ?is fi]y wat]1 :]e) he seize? z ) 8 ,talons ! ,man arm$ ,cap a ,pe2 t is1 r$ ,/ones1 ,s& & ,e>?1 ab\nd+ ) a m>tial ,t9cture1 extracts & c>ries !m to ! "y ones 9 8 ,ne/1 t is1 provides a good ma9t5ance = 8 ,family !reby4 #he4 ,b because to ^! op]ations ( extract+ ,sol volatile & fixt1 & ,t9ctures f ! subjects j n[ m5tion$1 :5 we "w !m 9 quantities1 mu* ,aq4 ,regis1 or o!r l wat]s are requir$1 :i* e "o ha? n an oportunity to prep>e = himself1 & !re=e mu/ buy !m1 :i* encrease? ! *>ges ( ! op]ation2 :]e=e ,i am will+ to tea* a ne> way to prep>e ^! corrosive wat]s4 #hf4 ,=asmu* !n z we "k t ,vitriol is an univ]sal acid1 & ! *ief ( all ,salts1 & ! ,_s x yields by ,di/illation1 mu* m fi]y ?an t :i* is =c'd f o!r ,salts1 !re=e we may make use ( ! ,oil ( ,vitriol1 = a ,basis ) ! help ( o!rs ,salts1 to prep>e sev]al sorts ( sal9e ,spirits1 ) small lab\r & *>ges1 9 mann] z foll[s4 #hg4 ,recipe two p>ts ( ,nit] dissolv$ 9 wat] & "o "p ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 di/ill !m 9 an ,allembick1 & y w obta9 a good ,aq4 ,=tis to dissolve ,lune1 ,saturn1 & ,m]cury4 ,?is op]ation sp5ds little ,fire & comes ov] easily4 #hh4 ,& if we dissolve "o p\nd ( ,salt1 & z mu* ,nit] 9 ?ree p\nd ( ,wat]1 add+ !reto "o p\nd ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & di/ill x 9 ,s&1 by ,alembick or ,retort we %all get six p\nd ( good & /rong ,aq4 ,regis to dissolve ,sol1 ,v5us1 ,m>s & ,jupit]4 #hi4 ,b :5 we take two p\nd ( ,salt1 & dissolve x 9 ?ree p\nd ( ,wat] add+ "o p\nd ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 we get five p\nd ( good ,_s ( ,salt4 ,! ,salt t /ays beh9d is call$ ,sal ,mirabilis or wond]full ,salt1 because wond]s may be done ) x1 z appe>s f sev]al p>ts ( my ,writ+s1 ^! ,salts be+ ( div]s v]tues accord+ to ! nature ( ^? ,salts t are add$ to ! ,oil ( ,vitriol 9 ,di/illation4 #ij4 ,^! ,salts are commonly add$ to metals1 & melt$ d[n ) !m 9 ,crucibles1 by :i* means !y become dissolv$ 9 ! dry way1 :i* is mu* easi] & readi] ?an ! wet way ( dissolv+4 #ia4 ,9 p>ticul> by ?is way we c dissolve ,sulphur1 :i* resi/s all corrosive sal9e ,spirits1 & rema9s undissolv$ by !m4 #ib4 ,n[ to obta9 ,oil ( ,vitriol ) ease & 9 great quantity1 we may proce$ sev]al ways1 & especially ?us1 by dissolv+ ,vitriol 9 wat]1 add+ a contr>y to x1 :i* sep>ates all its impurities1 by :i* means ! purifi$ ,vitriol may ) a small ,fire be r$uc$ to ,oil1 s z "o p\nd ( ,oil ( ,vitriol w n require above t5 p\nd ( ,coals4 #ic4 ,& because ,oil ( ,sulphur is ( ! same nature ) ,oil ( ,vitriol1 yea is m prop] = "s op]ations ?an x1 !re=e we may make use ( ! same ,oil ( ,sulphur1 to prep>e /rong sal9e ,spirits1 especially because ! same may be prep>$ 9 quantity & v comp5di\sly1 accord+ to a p>ticul> way describ$ by ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s4 #id4 ,!y h taught u ! prep>ation ( ,oil ( ,sulphur 9 _! wittily devis$ ,fables1 giv+ to ?is ,oil ! "n ( ,v5us1 :om ,vulcan :5 come to ,man's e/ate took to ,wife3 by ! ^w ,vulcan1 we are to und]/& e combu/ible ,sulphur1 & by ! ^w ,v5us1 its incombu/ible corrosive ,oil1 :i* = ?is reason probably !y call$ ,v5us1 because :5 a drop ( x falls on burn+ ,coals1 x gives =? a r$ smoak l to ,v5us1 or because ?is acid ,oil l a wick$ ,woman1 has %>p ,tee?1 & a ke5 deceitfull ,tongue1 :]e) !y lay hold ( ,m51 & lead !m a/ray 9 ! same mann] z ?is ,oil cleaves to1 & ent]s a ,league ) e metal to :i* x is joyn$1 =asmu* z all metals proce$ f ,sulphur1 & h great aff9ity ) x1 z ! ,woman ha? ) ,man4 ,"h foll[s an ,explication ( ! ,poetical ,table1 tea*+ u to make ! ,oil ( ,sulphur 9 quantity4 #ie4 ,we reade t ,vulcan1 t is1 a combu/ible ,sulphur1 took ,v5us to ,wife1 by :i* is meant ! incombu/ible ,oil ( ,sulphur2 n[ :il/ ,vulcan 0 busie at 8 "w 9 ! ,caves ( ! ,e>?1 = he 0 a ,m9] & a ,black-smi?1 ,v5us betakes h] self to ,m>s1 :o lies ) h]2 n[ :5 ,vulcan f\nd 8 ,wife 9 ! embraces ( ano!r ,man1 he calls all ! ,gods to 8 help1 :o appe>+1 ca/ an ,iron ,net ov] ,m>s & ,v5us t !y might n escape1 b ) great %ame be expos$ to ! d]ision ( ! ,gods4 #if4 ,:5 ,vulcan is k9dl$ 9 a ,furnace made = t purpose1 t is1 lab\rs 9 metals1 ! flame c>ries ,v5us1 i4 e4 ! ,oil ( ,sulphur into ,m>s 8 lodg+1 t is1 into ! ,recipi5t1 :i* mu/ be fill'd ) ,/eel ,wire1 :]e %e commits ,adult]y ) ,m>s1 t is1 beg9s to dissolve ! same1 & produce? a ,vitriol1 :i* :5 expos$ to ! moi/ ,air1 becomes resolv$ into a cle> sweet wat]1 :i* f ! ,/eel ,wire runs into ! ,vessel appo9t$ to recieve x1 :i* sweet wat] is no?+ else b ,aro/rus ! ,son ( ,m>s & ,v5us1 or ! m>tial ,oil ( ,sulphur1 or to speak m pla9ly1 ! ,vitriol ( ,m>s4 #ig4 ,?is ,vitriol ( ,m>s is call$ by ! ,philosoph]s ! juice or wat] ( ! ,bir* ,tree1 & ( :i* !y say ! ,philosoph]s ,/one may be prep>$1 = _m ( !m h writ conc]n+ x1 & po9t$ to ?is sweet ,iron ,juice1 :i* !y h t]m$ ,bir* ,tree ,wat]s1 because ( ! lik5ess x has !re)1 = :5 9 ! ,spr+-"t we make a hole ) a ,pi]c]1 rea*+ to ! ,pi? ( ! ,tree1 & ?ru/ into x a ,quill or ,faucet1 mu* sweet wat] proce$s f x1 :i* "s make use ( to brew ,be]1 because ! same is acc\nt$ v good aga9/ ! ,/one 9 ! ,kidneys & ,bladd]4 #ih4 ,?is ,vitriol also is ,virgil's ,arbor ,opaca1 or d>k ,tree1 ^: ,bran*es he decl>es to be easily flexible2 n[ :at is m flexible ?an ,iron1 or ,copp] ,wire1 :i* are !re=e comp>$ to ! ,bir*1 :i* is a v juicy ,tree1 & ha? v flexible bran*es4 #ii4 ,t ?is %ady ,tree is ! fitte/1 accord+ to ,virgil's ,doctr9e1 to break (f "o gold5 ,twig aft] ano!r is also c]ta91 = ,i h tri$ x div]s ways & f\nd x to be true1 t x af=ds its gold5 ,twigs v freely to him t kn[s h[ to h&le ,pros]p9a4 #ajj4 ,b if ! ,arti/ be acqua9t$ ) ! use ( our ,sol attract+ ,magnet1 he may !n ) ease & m pr(it1 )\t ,di/illation or ,fire1 break (f ! said ,twigs1 ?an he c\ld d ) ! help ( ,pros]p9a4 ,& ?us ,i conclude ?is ?ird ,c5tury1 ! f\r? & fif? foll[s1 :i* w be f\nd ( bett] use ?an ?is4 ,,! ,,f\r? ,,c5tury4 ,to extract ! ,sol t is 9 ,granates4 #a4 ,if ,granates be melt$ ) ,glass1 t conta9s ,lune1 ! ,lune conta9+ ,glass w unite x self ) ! ,sol t is 9 ! ,granates1 :i* ) an ,aq4 ,regia may be aft]w>ds sep>at$4 ,to make a good ,m]cury ( ,w9e4 #b4 ,recipe ,crude ,t>t> & p\r ^u x a ,lye ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 di/ill 9 an ,alembick1 & y'll h a /rong ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 :i* is a mu* /rong] & m fi]y ,_s1 ?an ,_s ( ,ur9e1 especially if "s ,sal ,armoniack be add$ to x4 ,to make a ,m]cury ( ,metals4 #c4 ,& if be=e we dissolve a ,metal or ,m9]al 9 ! =esaid lye ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 or 9 ! ,crude ,t>t>1 be=e t bo? ^! contr>ies be put toge!r1 !n ! volatile ,_s ( ,t>t> w br+ ov] ! ,t9cture or ,m]cury ( ! said metal or m9]al 9 ! =m ( a subtile ,_s4 ,9 ?is mann] we may drive ! ,m]cury ( all m9]als & metals ov] ! ,helm4 ,:at ! ,s\l ( ! great] & less] ,_w is4 #d4 ,plato call'd common ,salt ! ,s\l ( ! great ,_w1 & if s1 !n ,salt ( ,t>t> may v well be acc\nt$ ! ,s\l ( ! less] ,_w3 = :atsoev] is 9 ! ,macrocosm1 ! same is also 9 ! ,microcosm4 ,all sup]fluities ( ,nature af=d a volatile ,salt4 #e4 ,= ! ,salt ( ,h>t%orn ( ,hair1 ,soot1 ,blood1 & ( ! ,se$s ( ,mu/>d1 ,cresses & ,scurvygrass1 c4 are mu* ( ! same ,nature z ,salt ( ,t>t>4 ,a ,good ,ba?4 #f4 ,common wat] spr9kl$ ^u r$ hot ,fl9ts or ,pebbles t are f\nd 9 runn+ ,/reams1 af=ds an hot ,vap\r1 :i* by reason ( ! subtil ,sulphur ( ! ,/ones x c>ries up ) x1 is v p5etrat+1 s t 9 ?is mann] )\t any o!r ,fire we may prep>e an hot dry ,ba?1 v available to cure _m ,diseases by sweat+1 ! great v]tue ( x *iefly proce$+ f ! sulphure\s ,_s ( ! ,/ones4 ,to sep>ate ,sol f ,luna by flux+ 9 a ,crucible4 #g4 ,:5 we h a m9d to sep>ate ,sol f ,luna by means ( ,sulphur we ne$ n make use ( granulat$ or fil$ ,saturn = precipitation1 b in/ead !re( we may make use ( ,antimony1 because ! granulat$ or fil$ ,saturn is made h>d & influxible by ! ,sulphur3 nei!r %all we make use ( common ,v5us = precipitation1 z ,erk] tea*es1 b su* a ,v5us z ha? be5 made friable ) ,ars5ick or ,orpim5t1 by :i* means we %all get m ,sol ?an )\t ,ars5ick1 because ,ars5ick & ,orpim5t conta9 mu* volatile ,sol1 :i* 9 ?is ,op]ation becomes fix$ ) ! ,luna4 ,to recov] ! ,sol & ,luna :i* is got into ! ,pores ( ! ,crucible4 #h4 ,! ,crucible mu/ be beat5 into f9e ,p[d]1 & put into a rev]b]atory fire1 /irr+ x cont9ually by :i* means ! ,antimony & ,sulphur vap\r away1 & ! ,sol & ,luna rema9s ) ! ,e>?1 :i*1 ) /rong ,wat]s may be sep>at$4 ,ano!r way to p]=m ! same4 #i4 ,or we may add fil+s ( ,saturn to ! p[d] ( ! ,crucibles1 & give !m a /rong heat1 by :i* means ! ,saturn w take 9 ! ,sol & ,luna4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b ! ,sep>ation ) /rong ,wat]s is ! m easie way ( ! two4 ,to extract ! ,col\r f ,sol4 #aj4 ,v5us1 ,jupit] & ,regulus ,m>tis melt$ into a mass ) ,sol1 & ,v5us1 ! ,jupit] & ,regulus ,m>tis aft]w>ds sep>at$ f ! ,sol by ,nit]1 !n melt o!r metals z be=e ) ! ,sol1 & sep>ate !m z be=e ) ,nit]1 :i* mu/ be cont9u$ till ! ,sol h lo/ 8 ,col\r4 #aa4 ,! dross be+ aft]w>ds melt$ 9 a ,crucible1 & a small quantity ( ,coles made ( ,blood ca/ ^u x1 ! extract$ ,t9cture ( ,sol w sep>ate x self f ! dross1 fall+ to ! bottom l a ,regulus4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! metals ,v5us1 ,jupit] & ! m>tial ,regulus may be sep>at$ f ! dross onely ) common wood ,coal4 #ab4 ,nit] fix$ by ! ,regulus ( ,antimony1 & di/ill'd ) ,sal ,armoniack1 gives an excell5t ,m]cury ( metals1 :i* ha? a sc5t l musk4 ,to extract ,sol out ( ,/ones4 #ac4 ,if we take ,s& or ,/ones t conta9 ,sol1 & melt !m ) ,lead a%es into ,glass1 & r$uce !m aga9 ) fix$ ,salt1 !n by cupell+ ?is ,lead a%es1 & ! r$uc$ ,s& or ,/ones sev]altimes1 we %all h ! ,sol t 0 9 ! ,/ones4 ,to extract ,sol f ,/ones4 #ad4 ,! black or br[n ,pebbles f\nd 9 ,brooks1 & :i* break smoo? l ,glass1 be+ mix$ ) ! be/ ,eagles w+s & di/ill$ by retort1 yield mu* ,sol4 ,a ,t9cture f ,metals4 #ae4 ,jupit] is ! highe/ ,reg5t ov] ! upp] ,con/ellations4 ,sol gives to all ,/>s _! ,light1 ,m>s rules ^u ,e>?1 & ,saturn 9 ! ,e>?1 & ( ^! f\r an univ]sal ,t9cture may be prep>$4 #af4 ,m>s & ,saturn 9 p>ticul> yields great ri*es1 :5 be+ r$uc$ to ,glass !y are sev]al times driv5 ?r\gh a ,rev]b]atory1 accord+ to t ( ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s2 by ,saturn & ,m>s1 fire & art1 great weal? may be f\nd4 ,t !re is a r5ovat+ v]tue hid 9 ,spid]s4 #ag4 ,spid]s r5ew !mselves e mon? by ca/+ _! sk9s1 :]e=e a m$ic9e prep>$ ( !m by ! ,flame ( ,_s ( ,w9e r5ews man4 #ah4 ,x is also to be obs]v$ t all ,birds1 especially ^? t fe$ ^u ,flies & ,worms1 :5 !y are sick1 cure !mselves by eat+ ,spid]s4 ,secrets ( ,s]p5ts4 #ai4 ,all sorts ( ,s]p5ts r5ovate !mselves once a ye> by ca/+ _! sk9s1 :]e=e if we extract !m ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & correct !m by burn+ away ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 !y yield an assur$ m$ic9e aga9/ all ,poyson1 & r5ews man4 #bj4 ,regulus ( ,antimony be+ duely fix$ ) ,sol1 t+e? z well 9 ! wet z dry way4 ,sol & ,sulphur yield a ,t9cture4 #ba4 ,common combu/ible ,sulphur _c jo9 ) ! incombu/ible ,sulphur ( ,sol1 )\t su* a m$ium z p>takes ( bo? _! ,natures1 viz4 ,antimony3 :5 by ?is means ! combu/ible ,sulphur is fix$ by ! incombu/ible ,sulphur ( ,sol1 ! ,sol gives x +ress into imp]fect metals to t+e !m4 ,to make ,sol r$4 #bb4 ,if ! ,blood ( ! ,lion be dige/$ ) ,t>t> & ,aqua ,=tis1 ?is purple ,col\r w be *ang$ into a r$1 & sep>ate x self f ! ,salt1 fall+ 9 =m ( r$ p[d] to ! bottom1 & is a mo/ excell5t ,col\r = ,pa9t]s4 ,to make ,purpurissa1 or a ,pa9t to make ! ,face look ruddy4 #bc4 ,dissolve ,sol & ,jupit] 9 ,aqua ,regis1 dige/ & edulcorate ) ,wat]1 yields an excell5t pa9t = ,wom54 ,n4 ,b4 ,b a little ,oil ( ,talk ought to be add$ to x4 ,an ,exp]im5t ^u ,purpurissa or ! ,blood ( ! ,lyon4 #bd4 ,:5 we dige/ or boil ! ,blood ( ! ,lion s long till ! r$ ,col\r becomes z :ite z milk1 & !n p\r ^u x z mu* ,wat]1 z has be5 evaporat$ dur+ ! boil+1 ?is milk w be *ang'd aga9 to ,blood4 #be4 ,( ! blue ,pa9t call$ ,smalt1 by means ( ,salt ( ,t>t> may a mo/ excell5t ,pa9t be made = ,limn]s1 n inf]i\r to ,ultram>9e4 #bf4 ,( ,m]cury1 ,jupit]1 ,sulphur & ,sal4 ,armoniack is made ! ,pa9t call$ ,aurum ,musicum4 ,a ,cem5tation t graduates ,v5us into ,sol4 #bg4 ,recipe ,vitriol calc9$ to ,r$ness1 mix x ) ,salt & ,coal du/1 lay ?is ) ?9 ,copp] ,plates /ratum sup] /ratum1 put !m into a ,fire t may keep ! ,plates ( ,v5us r$ hot = six h\rs )\t melt+ !m1 by :i* means ! ,sol 9 ! ,v5us w be encreas$2 if we repeat ?is ,cem5tation sev]al times till ! ,v5us be ( a gold5 col\r1 ! ga9 w be mu* great]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! cause ( ?is melioration is1 because ! ,coal ,du/ h9d]s ! corrosive ,spirits ( ! ,vitriol & ,salt f corrod+ ! ,v5us1 & !re=e onely p5etrates & graduates ! same4 ,to make all ,corrosives sweet4 #bh4 ,vitriol di/ill$ ) ,salt yields a ,corrosive ,_s1 b if ,coal ,du/ be mix$ ) !m1 !y give a sweet ,_s1 :i* graduates ,lune into ,sol :5 dige/$ !re94 #bi4 ,recipe1 ,calx ( ,jupit] mix$ ) ,m]cury ( ,lune1 & !re) ,cem5t plates ( ,v5us1 by :i* means ! sal9e ,spirits introduce ! :ite ,sulphur ( ,jupit] into ! ,v5us1 & *ange x into ,lune conta9+ mu* ,sol4 ,a sweet graduat+ ,_s1 usefull to ! ,melioration ( ,metals4 #cj4 ,recipe1 ,coal ,du/1 mix !m ) ,sal ,mirabilis1 & di/ill by retort1 & y w get a sweet graduat+ ,_s1 exalt+ "s ,metals to ,sol4 ,! ,philosophical ,"w4 #ca4 ,! ,fa!r ( all ?+s is ! w>m ,son1 _! ,"m is ! moi/ ,moon1 ! ,e>? is ! ,womb1 ! ,w9d c>ries ! ,se$ ?r\gh ! ,suns driv+ into ! ,womb ! ,e>?1 :i* fom5ts1 & at la/ br+s =? ! ,*ild4 ,sulphur is ! ,fa!r ( all ,metals4 #cb4 ,! ,c5tral ,fire 9 ! ,e>? m\nts upw>d cont9ually into ! holl[ places ( ! ,e>?1 & meet+ ) wat] or moi/ure1 cleaves to x & makes ,/ones1 z also all ,metals & ,m9]als ( diff]5t natures & prop]ties1 accord+ z ! wat] is pure or impure4 ,sulphur is ! univ]sal ,coagulator4 #cc4 ,a sulphure\s vap\r is t :i* coagulates ,m]cury1 z well 9 ,vegetables & ,animals z ,m9]als4 ,demogorgon ! ,gr&-fa!r ( all ?+s4 #cd4 ,! ,c5tral ,fire 9 ! great ,_w keeps x 9 cont9ual motion1 & cause? ! gr[? ( all ?+s z well ^u1 z "u ! ,e>?1 be+ ! ,gov]n\r ( ! great ,_w4 ,! ,vital ,_s1 or radical moi/ure1 is ! ,life & ,gr[? ( all ,m54 #ce4 ,z ! great ,_w is gov]n$ & ma9ta9$ by ! ,demogorgon or ,c5tral ,fire1 s ,man ! little ,_w is gov]n$1 & ma9ta9$ 9 cont9ual motion & gr[?1 by ! ,vital ,_s seat$ 9 8 he>t4 #cf4 ,fire is ! ,fa!r ( all ?+s1 ,wat] ! ,"m1 ! ,e>? is ! ,womb1 ! ,w9d or ,air drives ! ,fire1 be+ ! univ]sal ,ag5t1 into ! ,wat]1 be+ ! univ]sal ,pati5t1 9 ord] to br+ =? ,fruit4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! div9e ,"*4 #cg4 ,man1 ,bea/s1 ,fi% & ,f[l1 & all t lives & gr[s1 draw _! life f ! ,air1 onely ! ,salam&] draws 8 life1 & has 8 ,body f ! ,fire1 :]e=e also 9 p[] & /r5g? he excells all liv+ ,creatures4 #ch4 ,! secret ,fire ( ! ,*aldeans1 :i* at all times draws ,fire out ( ! ,air1 :]e) ! ,jewi% ,prie/s k9dl$ _! ,sacrifice1 z may be se5 9 ! ,maccabees1 is made ( ,/eel1 ,nit] & ,sulphur4 #ci4 ,:5 we ab/ract an ,aqua ,regia :]e9 ,sol is dissolv$ f ! ,butt] ( ,antimony1 ! ,s\l ( ,sol & ,antimony comes ,bl\d-r$ ov] ! helm1 :i* p\r$ ^u a ,solution ( ,lune1 ! ,lune falls to ! bottom1 & draws ! ,t9cture ( ,sol & ,antimony to its self out ( ! ,wat]1 & ! ,lune by ?is means becomes r$1 & is a ,t9cture & ,univ]sal m$ic9e = humane & metallick ,bodies4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! rema9d] ( ! ,sol & ,antimony t did n come ov] is :olly fixt1 & a good ,diaphoretick1 ?us ! ,s\ls ( ! dead1 i4 e4 ( ,sol & ,lune are br\ght up f ,hell4 ,see ,nuisem5t de spiritu sale ,mundi4 #dj4 ,:5 9 ! mann] n[ said ) ! ,butt] ( ,antimony1 we br+ ov] ! ,s\l ( ,m>s we get a mu* high] ,t9cture ?an f t ( ,sol1 & 9 com+ ov] becomes :olly fixt4 ,see my ,treatise de #c pr9cipiis ,metallorum4 #da4 ,9 l mann] may f ! ,butt] ( ,ars5ick & ,lune a :ite ,t9cture be br\ght ov] ! helm1 t++ ,v5us1 ,m>s1 ,jupit] & ,saturn into ,lune4 ,n4 ,b4 ,^! ,t9ctures 9 com+ ov] are fix$ by ,plato's ,/ygian ,wat]1 s z to ne$ no fur!r fixation4 #db4 ,b if we precipitate ^! ,t9ctures ( ,m>s & ,antimony ) ! ,solution ( ,sol1 & !n edulcorate & dry ! same1 we by ?is means d obta9 a dry graduat+ ,wat]1 :i* be+ molt5 ) any :ite or r$ metals makes !m yield good ,gold1 & ,lune on ! ,cupel to ! great pr(it ( ! ,arti/4 #dc4 ,oil ( ,vitriol mix$ ) ,sal ,armoniack1 is also ( good use to br+ ov] ,t9ctures1 b n 9 t quantity z ,butt] ( ,antimony4 #dd4 ,our dry1 sweet univ]sal t++ wat] dissolves :ite ,pebbles & ,cry/als1 & *ange? ! same into preci\s ,/ones ( sev]al col\rs1 except+ onely _! h>dness1 :i* x _c communicate4 #de4 ,! easie/ way to get ! ,sol or ,lune t is 9 ,jupit]1 is by ca/+ x ^u molt5 ,v5us1 :i* draws ! ,sol & ,lune to x self out ( ! ,jupit]4 #df4 ,9 l mann] do? ! ,regulus ( ,antimony :5 9 flux readily draw to x ! ,sol & ,luna 9 ,jupit]1 & !n wa%+ ! ,regulus ) ,nit] we get ! ,sol & ,luna conta9$ 9 ,jupit]4 #dg4 ,b ?is op]ation ought n to be done 9 ,crucibles made ( common ,e>?1 :i* easily break & spill ! metal1 b 9 ^? t are made ( a fat crucible ,clay1 mix'd ) coal du/1 z is taught 9 ! fif? "p ( my ,furnaces4 #dh4 ,z ! ,sulphur 9 ,t>t> coagulates a ?9 wat] into a h>d ,hep>1 or ,liv] s call$1 s likewise do? a fixt ,sulphur coagulate ,m]cury into ,sol & ,luna4 #di4 ,! (t5 calc9+ ( ,salts & dissolv+ !m 9 ,wat]1 do? purifie !m1 & makes !m easily fluxible1 & 9 p>ticul> ,vitriol may by ?is means be s purifi$1 z to yield its ,oil ) a v small heat4 #ej4 ,! ,solution ( ,saturn & ,lune p\r$ into a volatile ,_s ( ,m>s or ,v5us1 draws ! t++ volatile ,sulphur out ( ! ,wat] to x self1 & makes ! same ,corporal & fix$4 #ea4 ,t>t> conta9s a coagulat+ & t++ ,sulphur1 = x coagulates ,wat] into a ,hep>1 & t+es r$ metals to a :ite ,/one1 :i* may be pulv]iz$2 ?is ,sulphur is ! cause :y ,t>t> w n dissolve 9 cold ,wat] z o!r ,salts4 #eb4 ,:5 !re=e ! ,t>t> is fre$ ( ?is ,sulphur t coagulates all ,wat]1 !n mu* good may be done !re) z well 9 ,physick z ,al*imy1 & _m o!r ,arts besides4 #ec4 ,t>t> by be+ boil$ 9 a /rong ,lye1 lets g its coagulat+ ,sulphur1 & a neutral ,salt proce$s f !m bo?2 b if we h a m9d to sep>ate ! ,lye f ! purifi$ ,t>t> we mu/ d x ) an acid1 t may mortifie ! ,lye1 by :i* means ! purifi$ ,t>t> w be left sn[ :ite4 #ed4 ,if ! ,lye be kill'd ) a ,_s ( ,nit] or ,aqua ,=tis1 !n f bo? ^! contr>ies proce$s a good ,nit]4 #ee4 ,b if we make use ( a ,_s ( ,salt1 !n !re is made up ( bo? a t>t>iz$ ,_s ( ,salt4 #ef4 ,if we take di/ill'd ,v9eg> to mortifie ! ,lye1 !n f ! joyn+ ( ^? bo? proce$s a neutral volatile ,salt :i* is a good ,diuretick 9 ! ,g\t & ,/one4 #eg4 ,?is is ! be/ way ( purify+ ,t>t>1 :i* aft] ?is ,op]ation is ( f> great] use 9 ,physick & ,al*imy ?an ! common ,t>t>4 #eh4 ,t>t> z ha? be5 said1 conta9s a coagulat+ & t++ ,sulphur1 coagulat+ all ,wat] into a ?ick ,hep>1 & exalt+ ! ,col\rs ( metals4 ,?us we see t by boil+ ,gold5 or ,silv] ,vessels ) ,t>t>1 _! sev]al ,col\rs are exalt$4 #ei4 ,& :osoev] has ! ,art ( sep>at+ ?is ,sulphur f ,t>t>1 may by means !re( effect great & wond]full ?+s4 #fj4 ,a l wond] work+ ,sulphur is likewise f\nd 9 ,animals1 & m especially 9 man1 :o br+s x ) him into ! ,_w4 #fa4 ,:5ce "s ,philosoph]s tell u1 t ,adam br\ght ! ,philosoph]s ,/one ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & aft] 8 dea? c>ri$ x ) him into 8 grave4 #fb4 ,m9]als also af=d ! same coagulat+ fix+ & t++ ,sulphur1 = :i* reason ! ,philosoph]s ,/one is said to be ,animal1 ,vegetable & ,m9]al1 because ( ea* ( ^! ?ree ,k+doms an ,univ]sal m$ic9e may be made = m5 & metals4 #fc4 ,b ! easie/ way is1 :5 we extract ! be/ "p ( all ^! ?ree ,k+doms1 & conjoyn !m accord+ to ,art = an ,univ]sal m$ic9e4 #fd4 ,w9e is ! *ief ( ,vegetables1 ,man ( ,animals1 & ,gold ( ,metals4 #fe4 ,_s ( ,w9e purges & purifies all ?+s1 ) its purify+ ,flame2 z may be se5 9 my ,purgatory ( ! ,philosoph]s4 #ff4 ,! volatile ,salt ( ,animals1 & especially ( ,man purifies all ?+s by its volatiliz+ ,virtue1 z appe>s 9 our mo/ secret ,sal ,armoniack4 #fg4 ,! incombu/ible ,sulphur ( metals t+e? ! ,bodies ( m5 & metals1 to ! highe/ pit* ( ,heal?1 z may be se5 9 ! ?ird ,app5dix to ! sev5? "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 #fh4 ,demogorgon ) 8 ,russet mantle & gre5 ,coat1 is ! ,gr&fa!r ( all ! ,hea!n ,gods i4 e4 ( all metals4 #fi4 ,& l z 9 ! ,e>? he do? g5]ate & br+ to p]fection all metals1 s also out ( ! same1 if ! ,arti/ kn[s h[ to manage him1 he p]fects all unripe & imp]fect metals1 9 a %ort "t1 ) ! help ( ,fire1 to t degree t !y %all endure ! ,te/ z well z ,sol or ,luna4 #gj4 ,?is wond]full virtue ( fix+ all volatile m9]als1 ! ,philosoph]s call _! secret ,fire or prop] ,ag5t1 :]e) n onely ! imp]fect metals1 z ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,v5us1 & ,m>s1 b also volatile ,m]cury1 combu/ible common ,sulphur1 ,antimony1 ,orpim5t1 & ,ars5ick may be fix$1 s z on ! ,cupel to leave ,sol & ,lune4 #ga4 ,& z ?is ,demogorgon1 or invisible secret ,fire ( ! wise ,m51 do? fix ! unripe m9]als & metals into ,lune & ,sol2 s likewise c x fix ! said m9]als & metals1 & exalt !m to an high] degree ?an t ( ,sol1 ev5 to ! plusquam p]fection ( true ,t9ctures1 :]eby all imp]fect metals may be *ang$ into ,sol4 #gb4 ,?is our ,demogorgon ha? ! virtue ev5 z x comes raw & unprep>$ out ( ! ,e>? to *ange & meliorate all metals z foll[s4 #gc4 ,x makes ,saturn z h>d & :ite z ,lune1 :5 t+$ ) x1 ( :i* all mann] ( ,vessels & ,di%es may be made1 x onely wants ! s\nd ( ,lune & endur+ ( ! ,te/4 #gd4 ,if a little ( ?is ,t9cture be ca/ ^u flux$ ,v5us x pres5tly becomes :ite & h>d z ,/eel1 cont9ues z fusible z be=e1 & yet is s h>d t x _c be fil$1 s t sev]al ,vessels may be made ( x1 n subject to b5d+ or break+4 #ge4 ,:5 ca/ ^u melt$ ,jupit]1 x makes x h>d z ,lune1 & s\nd+ l x1 is ( great use to make all sorts ( ,vessels (4 #gf4 ,& among/ o!r ?+s t may be made ( x ) great pr(it1 ?is is "o1 viz4 t ,look+-,glasses may be made !re(1 :i* be+ poli%$ cont9ue a long "t cle> & fair1 )\t be+ obscur$ 9 moi/ ,wea!r1 z o!r metall9e ,glasses are1 & all ?is by reason ( ! extraord9>y h>dness ( ! metal4 ,see my ,treatise ( ,look+-glasses4 #gg4 ,?is ,t9cture ca/ ^u ,lune1 makes ! same ,coal-black ?r\gh\t1 s t x is no m l ,lune1 ( :i* ,bells & ,clocks may be made ( a f> bett] & cle>] s\nd ?an ^? t are made ( ,v5us & ,jupit]4 #gh4 ,by ?is means also 9 times ( ,w>1 or o!r dang] ,lune may s be disguis$ z n to be kn[n = su*1 & s may be a good way to pres]ve x f be+ tak5 by ! ,enemy4 #gi4 ,9 l mann] x makes ,sol s h>d t x c no way be b5t or de/roy$1 & !re=e might be ( good use 9 _m ( ! foll[+ cases4 #hj4 ,x w\ld be v prop] = "s great ,emp]\r or ,k+ to make 8 ,/atue (1 x be+ inde/ructible1 & n to be dim9i%$ or injur'd by any way :atsoev]4 #ha4 ,money co9'd ( ?is ,sol w\ld be ( good use if a ,k+ or ,pr9ce _h a m9d t 8 ,co9 %\ld n be transport$ else:]e1 because diff]+ s mu* f common ,sol x w\ld n be passible 9 o!r ,c\ntries4 #hb4 ,?is gold5 ,co9 also w\ld n be subject to be clipt or fil'd4 #hc4 ,m$als also might be made ( ?is ,sol1 & w\ld be a great curiosity besides ! indefectibl5ess ( !m4 #hd4 ,x w\ld be excell5t also to make ,r+s (1 especially su* z are design$ = ! remembrance ( ,fri5ds1 z la/+ = ev]4 #he4 ,x w\ld be v prop] to ca/ ,seals (1 or ! div9e ,"* or o!r secret ,sigils4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! ,div9e ,"* & ,seal ( ,god4 #hf4 ,or ! said ,div9e ,"* be+ expre/ ^u my ,lapis ,ignis 7:i* be+ b = a little :ile c>ri$ 9 ones m\?1 cures _m griev\s ,diseases )\t any o!r ,m$ic9e7 might be set 9 ?is h>d ,sol1 & s )\t wa/+ be c>ri$ con/antly ab\t "o4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! ,m9]al ,squilla 9 ord] to a long life4 #hg4 ,great ,pr9ces also might h ,arm\r & ,arms made ( ?is h>dn$ ,sol1 :i* w\ld be mu* bett] ?an any ( ,iron or ,/eel1 :i* easily take ru/1 to :i* ,sol is n ,subject4 #hh4 ,( ?is ,sol might also v conv5i5tly be made ,c&le/icks & ,lamps1 ) o!r ,vessels = ! use ( ! ,*ur* & ,alt>4 #hi4 ,to _m m uses ?is ,sol might be put1 especially = t by reason ( its h>dness1 x suff]s x self to be poli%$ to t degree1 z to ca/ a great lu/re f x1 l ! ,sun4 #ij4 ,z to ! fur!r use h]e(1 ,see my ,treatise de tribus ,lapidibus ignium secretorum4 #ia4 ,) ! h>dn$ ,lune1 ,v5us1 ,jupit]1 ,m>s & ,saturn1 _m pr(itable & curi\s ?+s may be done1 :i* = brevitiy sake are "h omitt$4 #ib4 ,! ,sulphur ( ! ,philosoph]s :5 set free f 8 d>k ,prison1 :]e9 he is deta9'd by 8 ,bre?r51 by our ,key t op5s all ,locks1 gives 8 ,deliv]] = rew>d1 ! possession ( ! ?ree ,k+doms 9 ! ,_w1 viz4 enabl+ him to make all ,vegetables gr[ swiftly1 & v fruitfull1 to cure ! ,diseases ( all ,animals1 & to meliorate & exalt all ,metals4 #ic4 ,& :5 ! ,philosoph]s1 sai? ,s5divogius1 see ?is ,sulphur re/or'd to lib]ty1 swimm+ 9 _! ,sea1 !y wor%ip x1 & draw x out ) a ,silv] ,l9e1 ?\gh o!rs d x ) _! ,sol attract+ ,magnet1 & fix x into an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 :]e) !y aft]w>ds effect wond]s3 ,z may be se5 9 my ,elias ,arti/a1 & ,purgatory ( ,philosoph]s4 #id4 ,! ,philosoph]s say1 except fir/ y make our ,sol 7t is1 ! r$eem$ ,sulphur7 & ,m]cury :ite1 y'l nev] be able to make !m r$4 #ie4 ,!y say also1 our ,sol t+e? n except x be fir/ t+$ x self1 t is exalt$ 9 its col\r4 #if4 ,all ?+s 9 ! ,_w h _! rise f ,fire & ,wat]1 & d]ive _! ,purity or ,impurity1 f ! ,purity or ,impurity ( _! ,p>5ts4 #ig4 ,! common ,fire br+s =? its ,fruits v sl[ly1 :e!r !y be ,/ones1 ,m9]als1 ,animals1 or ,vegetables4 #ih4 ,& s d likewise ! w>m & dry ,sun1 & moi/ ,e>?3 b :5 we assi/ ,nature ) ,art1 !n %e works mu* m swiftly1 & br+s h] ,fruits to maturity 9 mu* %ort] "t4 #ii4 ,! ,meteors 9 ! ,firmam5t :i* are made ( ,fire & ,wat]1 especially ,?und] & ,lightn+1 produce sometimes ,/ones1 & ca/ !m to ! ,e>?4 #ajj4 ,a common fulm9at+ ,p[d] made ( ,sulphur1 ,nit] & ,t>t> gives a /9k+ (f5sive smoak1 corrupt+ "s ?+s1 & meliorat+ o!rs3 :]eas a ,fulm5 prep>$ ( ,nit]1 ,jupit] & ,m]cury1 yields a p>ticul> t++ m]curial ,wat]4 ,! ,fulm5 ( ,v5us t+es ,m>s into ,copp]1 t ( ,lune graduates ,v5us into ,lune2 & ! ,fulm5 ( ,sol graduates & t+es ,m>s into ,sol4 ,! univ]sal ,fulm5 ( ! great ,t9cture graduates all ,metals into ,sol1 :i* ,god ( 8 m]cy grant unto u1 ,am54 ,,! ,,fif? ,,c5tury4 ,! be/ p>ticul> & *eape/ ,univ]sal4 #a4 ,:5 ) ! help ( ,s5divogius 8 ,*alybs1 or ,glaub]'s ,magnet1 we h extract$ ! col\r f ,sol1 & aga9 re/or$ x ?r\gh ,v5us & ,antimony1 we may by (t repeat+ ! said extraction & re/oration get great pr(it1 ?is be+ "o ( ! be/ p>ticul>s t c be4 ,?is multiplication ( ,sol may v well be comp>$ ) ! g5]ation ( ,man1 = z a ,man 9 g5]at+1 do? ) meat & dr9k re/ore ! loss ( 8 ,se$1 by :i* means he cont9ues ! said multiplication = a long "t1 by turn+ ! meat he eats into ,prolifick ,se$2 s likewise ! ,*ymi/ *ange? ,v5us1 ,m>s1 ,jupit]1 ,saturn1 ,m]cury & ,lune into ,sol1 by fe$+ ! dis-spirit$ ,sol t has lo/ its col\r ) !m1 re/or+ x to its =m] /r5g? & vig\r4 #b4 ,! ,sp]m ( ,man is n ! ,se$ ( ,man1 b onely ! ,%ell & receptacle !re(1 z may be se5 9 ,old ,m51 ^: ,sp]m is unfit = g5]ation by reason ( ! weakness ( _! vital ,_s4 #c4 ,s likewise ! ,se$s ( ,vegetables1 are n all pure ,se$1 b ! ,h\se & ,vehicle !re(1 t is1 ( ! gr[+ & multiply+ virtue1 :i* appe>s 9 t :5 ! ,se$s h be5 kept s long till ?is vital virtue is exhal$ f !m1 !y nev] br+ =? any ?+4 #d4 ,no m c ,sol be said to be ! ,se$ ( metals1 b onely ! receptacle !re(1 = ! ,se$ is n ! :ole ,body1 b onely ! lively col\r ( ! ,body1 & ! vegetative & multiplicative virtue t is hid 9 x4 #e4 ,n[ z ! ,se$ ( ,vegetables is m p]fect & noble ?an ! ,vegetables1 s likewise is mature fixt ,sol1 m p]fect ?an ,m]cury1 ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,v5us1 ,m>s1 ?\gh 9 ! imp]fect metals also a ,se$ be hid1 b n s fixt & good z t 9 ,gold4 #f4 ,! imp]fect metals may be comp>$ to an ,h]b1 ^: ,se$ is n yet ripe1 :i* be+ put into ! gr\nd _c gr[ or multiply1 b rots 9 ! ,e>?4 #g4 ,! virtue ( ,corals lies n 9 _! :ole ,bodies1 b 9 _! col\r2 & !re=e ,p>acelsus bids u n to make use ( ,corals 9 sub/ance1 b extract _! ,t9cture1 & use t = ,physick1 :]e=e also he rejects :ite ,corals1 z be+ an unripe ,fruit1 f any use 9 ,physick4 #h4 ,= ?is reason also ! immature gray ,pe>ls1 :i* are frequ5tly f\nd 9 ,cockle ,%ells 9 fre% runn+ wat]s1 are look$ ^u z useless 9 ,physick4 #i4 ,& ?is n )\t reason1 = z unripe ,grapes are ! cause ( grip+ ( ! ,guts1 & hurt ! ,body2 s ripe ,grapes n\ri% & /r5g!n ! same1 especially :5 by f]m5tation !y h quitt$ _! ,fces4 #aj4 ,all imp]fect metals subv]t & tr\ble ! ,/oma*1 & cause vomit+ & purg+1 & t by reason ( _! unrip5ess4 #aa4 ,:]eas on ! contr>y ,sol tak5 into ! ,body cause? n ! lea/ alt]ation1 b p[]fully /r5g!ns ! same :5 r$uc'd to ,potability4 #ab4 ,?us ,sol may be comp>$ to ripe ,grapes1 :i* :5 eat5 raw1 d inde$ no hurt to ! ,body1 b r af=ds "s n\ri%m5t1 yet _c /r5g!n ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & :ole ,body1 & make a *e>full m9d2 b :5 by f]m5tation !y are deliv]$ f _! sk9s & o!r impurities1 !y readily & z x 7 9 a mom5t p]=m all ?is4 #ac4 ,9 l mann] :5 ,sol by f]m5tation ha? laid aside 8 gross ,body & become ,spiritual1 if !n made use (1 x n onely n\ri%e? z ripe ,grapes1 b ex]ts its virtue l a ,_s or ,q4 ,ess5ce ( ,w9e1 p5etrat+ ! :ole1 & mak+ x lively1 /rong & vigor\s ?r\gh\t4 #ad4 ,nei!r d ! o!r metals display _! hidd5 virtue1 untill by f]m5tation & di/illation1 !y be subtiliz$ & _! gross ,bodies laid aside4 #ae4 ,?us :5 ,lune by f]m5tation & di/illation is subtiliz$1 !n x draws away all ,diseases ( ! ,bra91 & corroborates ! same exce$+ly ev5 z ,sol do? ! ,he>t4 #af4 ,v5us s purifi$ /r5g!ns ! ,re9s & procreative faculty4 #ag4 ,! volatile sweet ,_s ( ,m>s1 removes all ob/ructions :atsoev]1 provokes ! t]ms 9 ,wom51 & op5s ! ,hmorroides 9 ,m54 #ah4 ,! sweet ,_s ( ,saturn cures all inw>d & outw>d hot ,di/emp]s4 #ai4 ,! sweet ,_s ( ,jupit] cures all ,di/emp]s ( ! ,lungs4 #bj4 ,! volatile ,_s ( ,m]cury cures ! v5]eal ,di/emp]4 #ba4 ,n4 ,b4 ,^! volatile spirits ( metals mu/ be cauti\sly us$1 z be+ ( v great =ce4 #bb4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ !m1 may be se5 9 my ,book ( ,fires1 b mo/ pla9ly set d[n 9 my description ( ! mo/ secret ,sal ,armoniack4 #bc4 ,all ,spirits act accord+ to _! nature & prop]ty ei!r good or ill1 z ! ,bodies are good or evil f :5ce !y are tak54 #bd4 ,! ,_s quick5s1 ! ,body or ,fle% pr(its no?+1 sai? ,*ri/1 ,john #f4 #be4 ,^! words are ill int]pret$1 :5 und]/ood by "s1 z if ,spirits onely 7 ( use1 & ,bodies n at all1 :i* is a great mi/ake1 z x is appli$ by "s4 #bf4 ,inde$ 9 ,metals1 ,vegetables & all ,animals )\t ! use ( reason1 :o gr[1 move1 & live1 by ! driv+ ( _! 9-born ,_s1 x does hold true1 = :5 _! ,spirits are by ,art sep>at$ f _! ,bodies1 ! said ,bodies are !nce=w>d ( no use1 z be+ ^u ! sep>ation ( _! ,_s1 dead & )\t all virtue4 #bg4 ,b ! case is diff]5t ) ,man1 :o be+ creat$ 9 ! ,image ( ,god1 & end[$ besides 8 ,animal ,_s1 ) an immortal ,s\l1 :i* latt] onely & imm$iately d]ives f ,god1 & n f nature1 z ! mortal ,spirits ( ,animals d4 #bh4 ,:]e=e ,py?agoras 0 mu* mi/ak51 9 believ+ t ! immortal ,s\ls ( ,m51 :5 dep>t$ f _! ,bodies did imm$iately ent] into ^? ( ,bea/s4 #bi4 ,:i* mi/ake ( 8 seems to h be5 occasion$ h5ce1 because he knew h[ by ,art to take away ! ,s\l1 i4 e4 ,t9cture f ,sol1 & transf] ! same to an imp]fect metal1 !reby mak+ ! same 9 all ?+s l to true natural ,sol4 #cj4 ,c]ta9 x is t ?is may be done by art1 = ! fixt ,body ( ,sol may be de/roy$1 its ,s\l extract$1 & by be+ joyn'd to ano!r metal make x good ,sol4 #ca4 ,:5 ?is disanimation ( ,sol is duely p]=m$1 ! ,body is left :olly dead1 & is 9 all ?+s l a volatile unmalleable m9]al1 & _c endure ! te/1 b fumes away l ,ars5ick ) a little ,fire4 #cb4 ,b 9 case ?is disanimat+ ( ,sol be n rightly done1 s t ! ,body cont9ues z :ite z ,lune1 & malleable 7:i* is a sign t "s life is /ill left 9 x7 !n 8 ,col\r may be re/or$ aga9 by means ( imp]fect m9]als1 z well z 8 =m] fix$ness 9 ! ,fire4 #cc4 ,b :5 ! ,body ( ,sol w no long] endure ! fire1 b goes away 9 smoak1 !n we c say x is truly dead & no m ,sol4 #cd4 ,he t f9ds difficulty to believe ?is1 let him reade ,p>acelsus1 ,s5divogius & o!r ,philosoph]s4 #ce4 ,s5divogius sai?1 ,our ,/eel1 t is1 our ,magnet1 c draw f ! ,rayes ( ! ,sun1 :at _m h s\ght = & n f\nd2 if ?is our ,magnet copulate elev5 times ) ,sol1 ! ,sol becomes weakn$ almo/ to dea?1 & ! ,/eel or ,magnet %all conceive & br+ =? a ,son m illu/ri\s ?an 8 ,fa!r4 #cf4 ,f :i* words x appe>s t ,s5divogius _h ! ,art to disanimate ,sol1 else c\ld nev] h writ s pla9ly conc]n+ x4 #cg4 ,x is c]ta9 also t !re are "s1 t at ?is "t c d z mu* )9 a few h\rs1 ,i hav+ lately be5 an ,eye-witness ( ! same1 ) ?ree o!r p]sons 9 company4 #ch4 ,x is n necess>y to say any m h[ ?is *eap & spe$y way ( disanimat+ ,sol is to be p]=m$2 =asmu* z all ! ,philosoph]s writ+s are full ( x4 #ci4 ,h[ev] to pleasure ! unskilfull ,i w add ?us mu*1 t ?is may be done f\r sev]al ways4 #dj4 ,b ! easie/ & *eape/ way is by means ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 & a microcosmical sal9e ,_s2 yea ?is extraction may be p]=m$ by a ,_s ( ,w9e alone1 )\t any animal ,_s1 or by an animal sal9e ,_s )\t ! ,_s ( ,w9e4 #da4 ,if ?is 7 n s1 we might h reason to accuse bo? anci5t & mod]n ,philosoph]s ( fal%ood1 :o tells u t ,adam br\ght ! ,philosoph]s ,/one ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & aft] 8 dea? took x ) him into 8 ,grave4 #db4 ,:i* words may seem /range to "s1 =asmu* z he 0 driv5 b>e & nak$ out ( ,p>adise4 #dc4 ,yet ! ,au?ority ( ^? :o ass]t ?is be+ s great & inconte/able1 x _c well be call$ 9 "q4 #dd4 ,:at !re=e ! ,philosoph]s meant by ?is ,/one :i* ,adam br\ght ) him out ( ,p>adise1 is well wor?y our ,enquiry4 #de4 ,! ,philosoph]s commonly say our /one is a /one & no/one1 c4 :i* implies ?us mu*1 t to outw>d view x is a /one1 b 9 de$ & 9 v]tue1 a ,conc5trate =m ( ,sol4 #df4 ,:]e=e ,petrus ,bonus sai?1 ,we d n seek ,sol1 b ! =m ( ,sol4 #dg4 ,:at is !n prop]ly ?is =m ( ,sol8 #dh4 ,answ4 ,x is a sub/ance :i* to outw>d view looks l a contemptible /one1 & yet is ( su* sup]lative ,v]tue1 t :5 joyn$ ) imp]fect metals on ! ,fire1 x transmutes !m into ! highe/ p]fection ( ,sol4 #di4 ,x may fur!r be dem&$1 :e!r ,adam br\ght su* a matt] ) him out ( ,p>adise1 :]eby ?is transmutation ( metals into ,sol may be p]=m$8 #ej4 ,ans4 ,yes he did br+ su* a matt] ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & aft] dea? took x ) him to 8 ,grave1 :]e) all ,diseases ( mank9d may be cur$1 & all metals *ang$ into ! f9e/ ,sol4 #ea4 ,if ?is be s1 might "s say1 ,adam mu/ ei!r h be5 v bl9d1 9 n disc]n+ ! ,treasure he 0 possess$ (2 or v envi\s 9 n communicat+ ! same to 8 ,po/]ity4 #eb4 ,i _c believe t ,adam1 out ( envy )held ?is secret f 8 ,*ildr51 b r suppose t ! bl9dness into :i* 8 fall _h ca/ him1 0 ! cause ( 8 n p]ciev+ ! great ,jewel he _h ab\t him4 #ec4 ,b h[ c\ld he be bl9d1 :o 0 made by ,god himself1 & aft] 8 own ,image8 #ed4 ,adam 0 c]ta9ly bl9d1 & 8 bl9dness proce$$ f 8 ,pride1 because he aspir$ to be l to ,god2 he 0 n bl9d z to 8 outw>d ,eyes1 b 8 he>t 0 bl9d$1 :i* is by f> ! wor/ bl9dness ( ! two3 ,= all s9 & wick$ness bl9ds ! he>ts ( m51 t !y _c p]cieve ! folly ( _! do+s4 #ee4 ,?us ,adam also by means ( 8 disob$i5ce to ,god1 became s bl9d1 z n to p]cieve1 or be s5sible ( ! ,love t ,god _h = him be=e 8 ,fall1 & h[ ri*ly he _h end[$ him4 #ef4 ,:5ce also 8 ,*ildr5 7 s wick$ & bl9d1 t ! "o ,bro!r slew ! o!r2 :i* wick$ness ha? /ill encreas$ 9 _! ,po/]ity1 z appe>s by ! deluge1 & ! de/ruction ( ,sodom & ,gomorrah4 #eg4 ,& ?us ! ,_w f day to day /ill gr[s worse & worse1 not)/&+ ! ,examples ( ,god's ,v5geance aga9/ ,s9n]s4 #eh4 ,& all ?is proce$s because m5 are s g5]ally bl9d$ by ! ,devil 9 s9 & wick$ness4 #ei4 ,b to leave ?is1 x may be fur!r "q'd2 t see+ all mank9d is become s bl9d$ ?r\gh ,adam's fall1 z n to disc]n ! ,jewel !y c>ry ab\t !m2 :o !n 0 ! ,p]son t fir/ discov]$1 t man 0 ! ,possess\r ( s great a ,treasure8 #fj4 ,ans4 ,:o 0 ! fir/ discov]] ( ?is ,treasure ,i _c tell1 b ?us mu* is c]ta91 t x 0 an hone/ man & fe>+ ,god2 because ,god do? n reveal 8 secrets to ! wick$2 :]e=e ,?o4 ,aqu9as sai?1 ,our ,holy ,art1 ei!r f9ds a man holy1 or makes him s4 #fa4 ,b "s w say1 don't we reade ( ,hea!ns t h be5 ,possess\rs ( ! ,philosoph]s /one2 & h[ c we imag9e t ^? :o h no k ( ,god1 & are bl9d$ ) s91 %\ld ev] be able to f9d out ,s great a ,my/]y8 #fb4 ,ans4 ,^? ,hea!ns t h be5 ,possess\rs ( ?is great secret1 7 n )\t ! k ( ,god2 = !y liv$ accord+ to ! ,law ( ,nature1 hon\r+ ,god & lov+ _! ,neighb\r2 :]e=e also ,god accept$ ( !m4 ,!y le>nt to "k ,god f 8 ,works ( ,wond]1 & accord+ to _! k1 lov$1 hon\r$ & fe>$ him2 & s 7 made ,p>tak]s ( 8 grace1 light1 & ! k ( 8 secrets4 #fc4 ,we are also to "k t ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s "k m ?an "o way to atta9 ! ,philosoph]s ,/one2 ?\gh inde$ ! mo/ ( !m s\ght x 9 m9]als & metals1 :i* is ! longe/ way4 #fd4 ,& t because x is impossible to *ange ! metallick species1 )\t br++ metals back into _! fir/ matt]4 ,see my ,treatise ( ! pr9ciples ( metals1 & ! sev5? "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 #fe4 ,b o!rs h tak5 a ne>] way to atta9 ?is secret2 & to "s ,*ri/ians ,god ha? be5 pleas$ to discov] ! %orte/ way ( all1 by reveal+ unto !m t he made ,adam e way p]fect1 giv+ him all t 0 necess>y1 ei!r = 8 ,s\l or ,body4 #ff4 ,n[ t ,adam c\ld n disc]n h[ ri*ly ,god _h end[$ him1 0 8 own fault1 because he 0 disob$i5t to ,god1 foll[+ ! deceitfull ,s]p5ts advice4 #fg4 ,& aft] ?is mann] do? ! ,devil yet daily deceive ,m51 by p]swad+ !m to d aga9/ ! comm&s ( ,god1 & t _! disob$i5ce %all n br+ any su* mis*ief ^u !m z ,god's ?reatn+s seem to import4 #fh4 ,?is !n is ! reason :y ,m5 d n und]/& ! secrets ( ,god1 because !y give too mu* way to ,s91 :]eby !y become bl9d$1 t !y c nei!r see nor he> ! good t comes f above4 #fi4 ,n[ ! reason :y mo/ ( ! ,al*ymi/s h s\ght = ?is great gift ( ,god 9 m9]als & metals1 & especially 9 ,sol1 is ?is1 because _! int5tion 0 to multiply ,sol1 :i* !y suppos$ c\ld no way bett] be done ?an by s[+ x l o!r ,se$s 9 ! ,e>?1 b c\ld n imag9e t besides common ,sol1 !re 7 o!r subjects1 :]e9 ! ,sol-mak+ virtue did reside4 #gj4 ,:i* op9ion ( !irs 0 probably gr\nd$ ^u t say+ ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,:at y s[1 t y w reap4 #ga4 ,?is seems at fir/ sight v rational1 t f fil? or excrem5ts no good1 & s no ,sol c come2 b let u he> ! o!r side also1 & we %all be o!rwise in=m$4 #gb4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s say t _! ,m$ic9e is ,vegetable1 ,animal & ,m9]al2 s t ,vegetables & ,animals are n except$4 #gc4 ,alb]tus ,magnus1 writes t ! greate/ m9]al aurify+ virtue is 9 ,man1 & especially 9 8 ,head betwe5 ! ,tee?1 & proves x2 because 9 dead ,m5's ,skuls he _h f\nd gra9s ( ,sol /ick+ betwe5 ! ,tee?4 #gd4 ,! same is also confirm$ by ,?omas ,aqu9as1 ,rhasis1 ,janus ,lac9ius1 & o!rs4 #ge4 ,!re is also an old ,book1 ^: ,au?\r is unkn[n1 :i* treats at l>ge ( t subject :i* ,adam br\ght ) him out ( ,p>adise1 :]e9 ! ,op]ator is w>n$ to h a great c>e ( ! fumes ( ! matt] z he w\ld avoid ! ,plague1 or ! mo/ deadly ,poyson4 ,f ?is ,au?\r ,i h all$g$ "s passages 9 my o!r ,writ+s1 & %ew$ t ! ,philosoph]s ,/one may be prep>$ ( any subject ^: ,elem5ts may be sep>at$4 #gf4 ,n[ c]ta9 x is t f all ,animals & ,vegetables1 ! ,elem5ts may be sep>at$1 & consequ5tly foll[s1 t f all ,vegetable & ,animal ,subjects1 ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 or univ]sal ,m$ic9e = ! ,bodies ( ,m51 & ,metals may be prep>$4 #gg4 ,mori5us ,romanus1 :o prep>$ ?is ,m$ic9e = ,k+ ,calid1 decl>es t he took ! subject matt] ( x f ,man4 #gh4 ,= :5 ! ,k+ ask$ ,mori5us1 9 :at k9d ( subject ! ,philosoph]s ,/one 0 to be lookt =2 he answ]$1 ! ,m$ic9e is 9 ?y self ,o ,k+2 :]e=e also aft] t he _h f9i%$ ! ,"w1 he wrote r\nd ab\t ! ,glass1 9 :i* ! ,m$ic9e 01 ^! words3 ,he :o c>ries all ab\t him1 ne$s n ! help ( ano!r4 #gi4 ,!reby intimat+1 t he always c>ri$ ab\t ) him1 :atsoev] 0 necess>y = ! prep>+ ( ! ,m$ic9e1 & !re=e did n /& 9 ne$ ( ! ,k+'s assi/ance4 #hj4 ,?is same hone/ ,mori5us1 writes pla9ly conc]n+ ! prep>ation ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 & do? z x 7 ) 8 f+] po9t u to ! matt]1 9 ^! words ( 81 quot$ by ,arnoldus de villa nova2 ,gr9d ! ,phlegmatick & ,*ol]ick ) ! ,sangu91 untill x become a t++ ,heav51 c4 #ha4 ,arnoldus expla9s ^! words ( ,mori5us ?us3 ,! ,phlegmatick is cold1 z ,m]cury1 ! ,sangu9 is w>m & moi/1 z ! ,sol or ,gold1 ! ,*ol]ick is hot & dry1 z ,sal ,armoniack3 intimat+ t ( ^! ?ree1 ,m]cury1 ,sol1 & ,sal ,armoniac1 ! ,philosoph]s ,/one is to be prep>$4 #hb4 ,b t he meant n ?is conc]n+ common ,m]cury1 ,sol1 & ,sal ,armoniack is app>5t f ?is1 t ,mori5us1 z soon z he _h prep>$ ! ,m$ic9e = ! ,k+1 w5t away privately1 )\t expect+ any rew>d f ! ,k+2 x also appe>s f ! answ] be=e m5tion$1 :i* he made to ! ,k+1 t he spoke ( su* a ,m]cury1 ,sol1 & ,sal ,armoniack :i* e ,man c>ries ab\t ) him4 #hc4 ,?is is abundantly confirm$ by all ! ,philosoph]s t w5t 8 way1 =asmu* z !y decl>e t no *>ges are requir$ to ! prep>ation ( x1 t _! subject is a contemptible matt] ca/ out ^u ,dunghills1 & trod "u feet1 & t ! ,poor h x z well z ! ,ri*4 #hd4 ,mori5us yet m cle>ly intimates ?is1 9 tell+ u t ! matt] :il/ x is prep>+1 exhales a smell l to t :i* comes f ! ,graves ( ! ,dead1 :i* is a v (f5sive smell4 #he4 ,n[ l z ,vegetables :il/ !y are putrify+ give =? an ill sc5t1 & ,animals a worse1 z appe>s 9 ! /9k ( rott5 ,eggs1 & ! putrefaction ( ,man's ,blood1 especially :5 ! same are putrifi$ 9 a close ,glass 9 w>m ,horse ,dung4 #hf4 ,= )\t putrefaction1 !re c be no sep>ation ( ! ,elem5ts by ,di/ilation1 & if no sep>ation be made1 nei!r c any melioration or exaltation be expect$4 #hg4 ,we "k t e ,*aos1 z x is a product ( ! f\r ,elem5ts1 conta9s _m impurities1 & 9 p>ticul> mu* dead ,e>?1 & ,wat] void ( all virtue2 & t ! ,elem5t ( ,fire alone is prop] to heal & meliorate ,m5 & ,metals4 #hh4 ,:]e=e see+ t no sep>ation ( ! ,elem5ts c be )\t a =ego+ putrefaction we mu/ conclude putrefaction to be ! beg9n+ ( our ,"w1 )\t :i* no good end c be expect$4 #hi4 ,n[ he t kn[s our ,horse ,dung1 & h[ to putrifie ! well kn[n & e :]e to be f\nd mo/ univ]sal natural subject by means ( ! same1 he w easily aft]w>ds by ,di/illation sep>ate ! mo/ pure & all ?+s p5etrat+ & meliorat+ ,elem5t ( ,fire1 f ! gross ,*aos to 8 great satisfaction1 & make use ( ! same to ! a/oni%m5t & wond] ( ! ignorant4 #ij4 ,b 9 ?is /ate x is onely good = ! heal? ( ,man2 & !re=e 9 ord] to its meliorat+ ( ,metals1 ! pure ,elem5t ( ,fire mu/ be fir/ fix'd ) ,sol1 by :i* means x obta9s +ress into imp]fect ,metals1 r$uc+ !m to ! p]fection ( ,sol4 #ia4 ,n[ :5 ! pure ,elem5t ( ,fire is sep>at$ f ! ,*aos1 & r$uc$ to ! highe/ degree ( purity1 !n x /9ks no m1 nei!r is poison\s z x 0 be=e purification1 b is an ,antidote aga9/ all poisons :atsoev]1 :]e=e also ! ,philosoph]s h call$ _! ,m$ic9e ,!riaca4 #ib4 ,b all ?is is to be und]/ood onely ( t subject :i* e man c>ries ab\t ) him1 & br+s ) him out ( 8 ,mo!rs ,womb4 #ic4 ,if any "o foll[+ ! ,lett] ( ,mori5us1 %\ld take = 8 subject common ,m]cury1 ,sol & ,sal ,armoniack1 nei!r w he be mi/ak51 b if he rightly proce$s w h a good ,"w1 ?\gh x be n at all necess>y to make use ( common ,sol & ,m]cury1 because our natural subject conta9s bo? a liv+ ,sol & ,m]cury4 #id4 ,x is no prejudice to our ,animal ,subject1 if we jo9 ,m9]als ) x1 because our ,sol jo9s x self ) all subjects1 & unites x self readily ) !m4 ,b if we be ignorant ( ! due proportion & composition ( ,sol1 ,m]cury1 ,sulphur1 or any o!r metal or m9]al1 !n x is bett] to prep>e our ,m$ic9e out ( ?is "o subject onely1 because s !re is less dang] ( err+1 z ,i c witness by exp]i5ce4 #ie4 ,i h also f\nd by exp]i5ce t ?is ,microcosmical ,subject is alone suffici5t1 )\t ! addition ( any m9]als or metals1 to meliorate all imp]fect metals4 #if4 ,z to a p>ticul> ?is ( all o!rs ha? pleas'd me be/1 viz4 ,recipe common ,sol1 & ) ! help ( our ,magnet disanimate x s1 t x may be no long] ,sol1 z n endur+ ! ,te/1 & smoak+ away ) a small ,fire l ,ars5ick4 #ig4 ,!n take ?is ,sol & conjoyn x ) our ,microcosmical ,subject1 ) :i* dige/ a solution ( ,lune1 by :i* means ! ,lune w be meliorat$1 & on ! ,cupel leave ,sol to good pr(it4 #ih4 ,b if we joyn common ,m]cury & common ,sol ) x1 & ca/ ?is mixture into a solution ( ,m>s1 & dige/ x = "s days !n ! pure ,sol & easily fl[+ ,m]cury graduates a good "p ( ! gross & difficultly fl[+ ,m>s into good ,sol1 to ! great satisfaction ( ! ,arti/4 #ii4 ,& if we unite ,lune & ,jupit] !re)1 & ca/ ?is mixture into a solution ( ,v5us1 & dige/ x ! moi/ way1 !n by means ( our secret ,salt ^! two :ite unit$ metals *ange ! r$ ,v5us ) little loss ( weight into good ,lune t w abide ! ,te/4 ,& x is inde$ matt] ( wond]1 t our univ]sal ,salt1 %\ld be ( s great virtue1 :5 f]m5t$ ) :ite or r$ metals1 to *ange o!r imp]fect metals into good ,sol & ,lune on ! ,te/4 #ajj4 ,:]e=e ?is %all be my conclusion1 t 9 ,man is hid ! greate/ virtue ( *ang+ all metals1 z well z ! ,bodies ( ,m51 bo? univ]sally1 & p>ticul>ly2 :i* if int5d$ = ! melioration ( metals1 ! add+ ( fixt ,sol & ,lune = a f]m5t w facilitate ! +ress into o!r metals1 & fur!r diffuse its t++ virtue4 ,n4 ,b4 ,i %all n be satisfi$ till ,i h giv5 a full] & pla9] description ( ?is ,royal ,lab\r1 :i* ,i int5d to d 9 ! six? ,c5tury1 if ,god p]mit4 ,novum ,lum5 ,*ymicum3 ,,or ,a ,,new ,,*ymical ,,light4 ,be+ a ,revelation ( a c]ta9 new inv5t$ secret1 nev] be=e manife/$ to ! ,_w4 ,:]eby a cle> & unext+ui%able light is set be=e ! ,eyes ( ! bl9d ,_w1 &1 z x 71 palpably demon/rat$1 t good ,gold may be f\nd & atta9$ ) pr(it1 e :]e ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,_w1 z well 9 cold z 9 hot ,regions1 s t 9 all ^? places1 :]e ,s& & ,/ones are f\nd1 a ,man _c set 8 ,foot1 :]e1 n onely ,gold1 b also ! true matt] ( ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s is af=d$4 ,,read]1 ,i w n[ address my self to ! discov]+ ( ! wond]s ( ,god1 n hi!rto he>d (2 to wit1 t ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,e>?1 no less 9 cold ?an 9 hot ,c\ntries1 :]e !re are ,s& & ,/ones to be _h1 good ,gold may be extract$ f !nce ) pr(it4 ,because a ,man _c set 8 foot 9 any place :]e ,gold do? n exi/4 ,nev]!less ,*alk1 or ,lime-,/ones1 are to be !nce except$2 because !y onely seldom or nev] conta9 any ?+ ( ,gold1 o!rwise all s&y & rocky ,/ones1 all ,fl9ts ( :at col\r soev]1 z also all ,s&1 f9e & c\rse1 all s&y ,/ones ^u high ,m\nta9s1 9 deep ,valleys1 9 ! b[els ( ! ,e>?1 9 ,ponds & ,riv]s1 & la/ly1 all ! ,s& on ! ,sea-%ore1 none except$1 al?\gh x ha? z yet obta9$ no col\r1 b be :ite & cle>4 ,! :i* inde$ w seem incr$ible to v _m1 b is ass]t$ by me z a s9c]e tru?1 :i* ,i nev] f\nd1 by read+ or he>say1 b h prov$ by _m & v>i\s exp]im5ts4 ,"s ( :i* ,i w "h set d[n = ! confirm+ & demon/rat+ ! tru? ( my ,writ+s1 t by ^?1 all ,m5 ( a s\nd m9d may be able to disc]n1 t my ,ass]tion is no ,dream1 nor fabul\s trifle1 b suffici5tly f\nd$ ^u exp]i5ce 9 ! light ( nature4 ,!re=e ,i w\ld n h !e judge ( ^? ?+s :i* ?\ und]/&e/ n1 nor can/ n at pres5t appreh5d1 b rememb] t ! wond]s ( ,god triumph ) magnific5ce & p[]4 ,b se>* out ^? ?+s 9 e "p be=e ?\ presume/ to int]pose ?y immature judgm5t4 ,& al?\gh 9 ! pro( ?\ %\ld/ be mi/ak5 z may easily happ5 to "o mak+ tryal1 yet d n impute ! err\r to my ,writ+s1 b r to ?y own unready ,wit4 ,= ,i w "h write no?+ b :at ,i h (t5times p]=m$1 & c yet p]=m at any "t4 ,consult o!r se>*]s aft] ?is matt]1 among :i* ,i ?9k all _c err1 9 a matt] s easie1 t ev5 a ,boy ( t5 ye>s ( ,age may appreh5d x1 = :at belongs to ! possibility ( x1 b x w be evid5t to _m ( !m ) me1 ,t !re is ,gold 9 all ,s& & ,/ones1 ?r\gh all places ( ! ,_w4 ,b !re is no ne$ t ,i %\ld "h %ew ! way ( extract+ x f !m1 9 a great quantity or l>ge use1 b r ,i %all bew>e1 t ,i put n s %>p a ,d>t into ! h&s ( my ,adv]s>ies1 to w\nd my self1 = ,i h publi%$ ?is to gratifie c&id ,fri5ds1 n ,c\nt]feits1 b lea/ ( all ! ,compil]s ( notori\s ,libels1 9 :i* op9ion1 ,i w rema9 & acquiesce4 ,we w n[ proce$ to ! ,trial :e!r ^? ?+s :i* ,i h "h writt5 be true1 & are able to abide ! ,exam5 ( ! ,cupel1 to wit1 t 9 all ,s&1 !re is good ,gold4 ,! fir/ ,specim5 ( ,probation4 ,recipe "o ,ounce ( :ite ,s& or ,fl9t1 :i* y e/eem to be altoge!r void ( ,gold1 ) :i* mix ?ree p>ts ( ,m9ium1 or ( any o!r ,a%es ( ,saturn4 ,put ?is mixture into a ,w9d ,furnace1 or to ! ,bell[s1 let x fl[ well toge!r = an h\r1 & x w turn to a yell[ glass2 suff] x n to /& too long le/ ! glass ( ,saturn p]=ate ! ,crucible1 & run out into ! ,a%es4 ,p\r out ! glass & p[d] x1 & mix x ) half its weight ( ,sal ,alcali or ,pot a%es1 put ?is mixture into an ,iron ,crucible1 into :i* y h fir/ put "s bits ( ,iron1 or old ,nails2 give fire & cause ! matt] to fl[1 & ! glass ( ,saturn w be cont9ually r$uc$ by ! ,m>s1 & at l5g? return into ,lead3 ,p\r x out into a ,cone1 & ! ,regulus ( ,saturn w s9k to ! bottom1 & ! ,s& or ,fl9t w be upp]mo/ z a dross4 ,aft] all is cold1 take out ! ,regulus ( ,saturn1 :i* ha? drawn to x self s great a r\ghness & blackness f ! ,iron1 t x _c easily be cupellat$3 :i* y may rem$y ?us3 put ?is black ,regulus ( ,saturn into a ,crucible 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 cause x to fl[ well2 & if !re be ( t "o ,ounce1 ca/ ^u x a ,dra*m or some:at m ( ,salt-pet]1 & make !m fl[ toge!r1 !n ! ,salt-pet] w attract ! r\ghness f ! ,saturn & turn x into ,scoria4 ,:i* be+ p\r$ out & ! ,regulus ( ,saturn sep>at$ f ! ,scoria1 x w be :ite & tractable1 & easily runne? ^u ! ,cupel4 ,?is ,i call wa%+4 ,b if ?\ kn[e/ n h[ to p]=m ?is ,lotion1 :i* yet 9 x self consi/e? 9 an easie lab\r1 put ?y black & r\gh ,regulus ( ,saturn into su* an ,in/rum5t 7z !y call ,treib ,s*]be7 or1 a close ,cupel1 "u a cov]+ or ,muffle1 & suff] x s to be defecat$ = ! space ( half or at lea/ a qu>t] ( an h\r1 p\r x out & sep>ate ! ,scoria f ! ,regulus2 :i* w be :ite & tractable4 ,b ! ,lotion by ,salt-pet] is mu* ! bett]4 ,( ?is ,regulus ( ,saturn1 & ( t same ,lead ( :i* ! ,a%es ( ,saturn 7 made1 take equally ! same weight1 exactly weigh$ ) ! less] weights1 put ea* ( !m ap>t ^u a dephlegm$ ,cupel1 suff] !m to run2 comp>e "o ) ! o!r1 & y %all f9d1 t ,saturn :i* 0 bl[n (f ) ! ,s& or ,fl9t to leave beh9d x a gra9 ( ,gold1 b on ! contr>y1 ! common ,saturn w onely leave a gra9 ( ,silv]4 ,:o n[ c d5y1 b t ! gra9 ( ,gold proce$e? f ! :ite ,s& or ,fl9t8 ,= no ,gold c\ld come f ! ,salts4 ,?is ,specim5 ( ,probation is a palpable ,argum5t1 t ,gold is conta9$ 9 all ,s& & ,fl9ts ( :at ,col\r soev]4 ,b t !re is no diff]5ce betwe5 "o ,s& or ,fl9t1 & ano!r1 s t !re is no m ,gold 9 "o ?an ano!r1 ,i d n ass]t1 = 79 t respect7 !y greatly diff]4 ,also t ! ,s& ( hot ,regions conta9e? m ,gold ?an t ( cold ,c\ntreys1 is 9 no wise to be d\bt$1 z e prud5t ,man w easily ?9k4 ,= we h let d[n ?is ,specim5 ( ,probation1 onely to ! end t y may f9d ,gold to be 9 all ! ,s& & ,fl9ts ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,! second ,specim5 ( ,probation4 ,recipe "o "p ( :ite ,fl9t or ,s&1 ) :i* mix ?ree or f\r times z mu* ,salt ( ,t>t>1 or ( any o!r ,alcaly1 :i* mixture put into a ,crucible1 s t x be n above a ?ird "p full1 because ?is mixture 9 ! melt+ might rise up & run ov] ! ,crucible2 let x /& half an h\r1 t x may be well melt$1 & x w be turn$ into a :ite transp>5t glass4 ,p\r x out & dissolve x 9 wat]1 or r 9 a ,lixivium1 & ! ,s& or ,fl9t w be dissolv$1 & conv]t$ into a ?ick ,liquor4 ,9 ?is ,liquor dige/ = ! space ( an h\r or two1 half an ,ounce ( ,fil+s or ,rasp+s or r ?9 %av+s ( ,lead1 & ! ,lead w extract ! spiritual ,gold f ! ,wat] ( ,fl9ts1 & w !nce gr[ yell[3 ,:i* be+ tak5 out ( ! ,wat] dry1 cupel x1 & y %all f9d a gra9 ( ,gold4 ,also cupel ano!r half ,ounce ( ! same ,lead1 & y %all f9d a gra9 ( ,silv]1 z is commonly wont to be _h f all ,lead1 f :i* y may be c]ta9 t :ite ,fl9ts & ,s&1 conta9 spiritual ,gold1 :i* become? corporeal ) ,metals4 ,a ,?ird ,specim5 ( ,probation4 ,dissolve ,saturn 9 qua ,=tis1 & p\r into ! solution ,salt wat]1 & all ! ,lead w fall f ! ,wat] l a :ite ,p[d]3 mix ?ree p>ts ( ?is edulcorat$ & dry$ ,calx ( ,saturn ) "o "p ( ,s&1 to :i* add half s mu* ( ! ,salt ( a ,lixivium or o!r ,alcaly2 :i* mixture put into an ,iron ,crucible1 into :i* y h fir/ put "s bits ( ,iron1 :i* be+ cov]$1 suff] x to melt = ! space ( full half an h\r1 untill ! %>p ,spirits ( ,salt :i* 7 9 ! ,lead be mortifi$ by ! ,iron1 = !n ! ,saturn is r$uc$ & r5d]$ corporeal1 :i* be+ p\r$ out into a ,cone1 ! ,regulus ( ,saturn falle? to ! bottom1 :i* y may wa% ) ,salt-pet] z we h taught above1 or purge x f ! ,fces on ! ,treib ,s*]be or ,muffle weigh x exactly by ! less] ,probatory ,weights1 weigh also z mu* ( any o!r common ,lead1 :i* is n melt$ ) ,s&1 cupel ea* by x self1 & t ,lead :i* 0 melt$ ) ! ,s&1 w leave a gra9 ( ,gold 9 ! ,cupel1 b ! o!r common ,lead leave? onely a gra9 ( ,silv]4 ,:i* suffici5tly prove? t !re is ,gold 9 all ,s&1 none except$4 ,b ,i d n ass]t t all ,s& conta9e? s mu* ,gold z t x may be !nce extract$ ) pr(it4 ,because "s ,s& is poor1 o!r ri*1 ano!r ri*]4 ,!re=e :osoev] int5de? any pr(it by ?is ought be=e h& to "k ! diff]5ce ( ,s& & ,/ones1 t he may n lose 8 lab\r4 ,! :i* may easily be f\nd out by exp]i5ce1 to wit1 if y d no?+ 9 great ,quantities1 be=e y h made trial 9 less]1 t is1 su* z may be p]=m$ by ! less] ,specim5s ( ,probation4 ,a ,legitimate & ,infallible way & mann] ( f9d+ out & prov+ e ,fl9t1 ,/one1 & ,s&1 :e!r x conta9e? mu* or little ,gold4 ,recipe f\r ounces ( ,s&1 ,fl9t1 or o!r ,/ones or ,rocks1 :i* y h a m9d to prove2 heat !m r$ hot 9 a ,crucible1 & ca/ !m s into cold ,wat]1 :]e !y w become tractable1 & may easily be br\ght to f9e ,p[d]1 to ^? f\r ounces ( p[d]$ ,fl9ts1 ,s& or ,/ones1 put into a small ,glass ,cucurbit1 p\r two ounces ( ,aq4 ,regis1 t ! ,s& may be well moi/n$2 set ! ,cucurbit ^u w>m ,s& = half an h\r1 & ! ,aqua ,regis w attract to x self ! ,gold :i* is conta9$ 9 ! ,s& or ,fl9t4 ,to :i* if two ounces ( hot ,wat] be p\r$ into ! ,cucurbit1 & mix$ by a /rong %ak+ x toge!r1 & filtr$ ?r\gh a br[n ,pap]1 ! ,wat] ) ! ,gold goe? ?r\gh ! filt]1 & ! ,s& w rema9 9 ! ,pap]1 to :i* if y p\r a little common ,wat]1 & let x run ?r\gh x w take out ! residue ( ! ,gold1 :i* yet adh]e? to ! ,s&1 :i* is to be add$ to ! fir/4 ,^u ?is ,solution if y p\r a ,lixivium1 b r ,_s ( ,ur9e2 t ,lixivium or ,_s ( ,ur9e1 mortifie? ! ,aqua ,regis & precipitate? ! ,gold :i* is 9 x 9 =m ( a yell[ ,p[d]1 f :i* ! ,wat] is to be p\r$ (f1 & ! ,sol to be edulcorat$ ) fre% ,wat]1 & dry$1 & t v w>ily1 because ,gold ( ?is sort1 :5 x gr[e? hot1 fulm9ate?1 s t x is %att]$ into m9ute p>ts4 ,to ?is fulm9at+ ,gold if y add a little common ,sulphur1 & make x r$ hot 9 a ,crucible1 x do? n fulm9ate4 ,if y r$uce su* a ,calx ( ,gold mix$ ) ,borax 9 a clean ,crucible1 y w f9d h[ mu* ,gold t f\r ,ounces ( ,s& or ,fl9t conta9$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,except ! ,s& or ,fl9t %\ld happ5 also to be impregnat$ ) ,iron1 :i* w\ld r5d] ! ,sol brittle & pale4 ,= 9 t case1 ! ,sol precipitat$ f ! ,aqua ,regia1 & burn$ ) ,sulphur w\ld n fl[ ) ,borax1 because ! ,iron be+ mix$ ) x1 w\ld adult]ate ! ,probation3 ,b if y cupel su* ,gold p>tak+ ( ,iron1 ) ,saturn1 ! ,iron may be sep>at$ f ! ,sol1 & ! pro( w be void ( err\r4 ,n4 ,b4 ,t ,s& & ,fl9ts1 may inde$ be prov$ ano!r way1 b see+ ?is :i* we h "h prescrib$1 is easie to be practis$1 we w re/ 9 t4 ,b ?is "o ?+ is also necess>y to be kn[n1 viz4 ,x is inde$ true1 t 9 all ,s& & ,fl9ts !re is ,gold1 z ! above m5tion$ pro(s d witness2 nev]!less "k t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 native1 corporeal1 & solid ,gold1 & ! volatile spiritual fir/ ,ens ( ,gold4 ,= ! corporeal ,gold is easily extract$ by ! help ( corrosive ,wat]s or ,salts2 b ! spiritual n s4 ,& because corporeal ,gold is always elicit$ by ! b5efit ( ! above m5tion$ ,probation x may !nce happ51 t al?\gh 9 :ite ,s& !re %\ld pla9ly be no corporeal ,gold1 nev]!less by ! help ( ! a=esaid ,probations x w\ld be !nce elicit$1 inde$ n mu*1 nor no m ?an :at ! ,lead :i* 0 us$ = ! pro(1 did conta9 ( ,silv]3 because ! ,lune 9 ! melt+ or dissolv+ ha? attract$ to x self ! spiritual ,gold1 f ! ,fl9t or ,s&1 s t x is !nce t9ct$ & transmut$ into ,gold4 ,:i* is manife/ 9 t ! gra9 ( ,sol do? n exce$ ! magnitude ( ! gra9 ( ,silv]1 :i* is gott5 f o!r common ,lead4 ,b if besides ! spiritual1 !re be also corporeal ,gold 9 ! ,s&1 ! gra9 ( ,sol w necess>ily exce$ t ( ,luna1 = ! ,silv] :i* 0 conta9$ 9 ! ,saturn do? n vani% into ,air b rema9e? & because x do? n rema9 ! same ,silv] b passe? into ,gold1 t *ange is ascrib$ to ! notable ,op]ation ( ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold or spiritual ,gold 9 ! ,s&4 ,:]e=e :o soev] int5de? to extract ,gold f ,s&1 ,fl9t or ,/ones ) pr(it1 ought to "k c]ta9ly be=e by small] exp]im5ts1 t besides spiritual1 !y also conta9 corporal ,gold4 ,= ,i h writt5 ?is ,book onely ^u ! acc\nt ( extract+ f !m corporal ,gold1 leav+ ! spiritual ,gold to ,philosoph]s t ( x !y may make _! ,/one4 ,b necessity requir$ t ,i %\ld lightly t\* at ^? few ?+s4 ,= if accord+ to my prescrib$ ,probations1 any "o 9 work+ %\ld h f\nd a gra9 ( ,gold ( equal quantity ) ! gra9 ( ,silv]1 he might wond] 9 8 m9d1 :i* way ! ,silv] _h made its escape1 see+ t he _h f\nd ,gold in/ead ( ,silv]4 ,:]e=e ,i ?\ght x necess>y to %ew ! reason ( t1 = ! tak+ away all scruple f e ignorant m9d4 ,:]e=e :osoev] seeke? ,gold f ,s& or ,/ones1 let him *use su*1 f :i* corporal ,gold may be extract$ ) pr(it4 ,= !y w af=d him su* pr(itable fruit1 z ! :ite ,s& d5ie?4 ,b t = ! p]=m+ my ,specim5s ( ,probation1 ,i h taught to take :ite ,s&1 ,i h done x = ?is reason1 t ,i might make x evid5t to e "o t !re is ,gold 9 all ,s&1 b t x _c be extract$ f all ) ga94 ,= :ite ,s& or ,fl9t is v (t5 void ( corporal ,gold1 b nev] ( spiritual1 by :i* ,silv] may be conv]t$ into good ,gold4 ,i might h pass$ by ?is admonition ) sil5ce1 see+ t ^? ?+s are n necess>y to be kn[n by ! vulg>1 9 asmu* z corporal ,gold w abundantly satisfy _! desire2 b a ,philosoph] nei!r wante?1 nor seeke? corporal ,gold1 b onely spiritual1 to prep>e ( x a ,t9cture4 ,add1 t to him x is suffici5tly kn[n1 9 :at subjects ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold is pl5tifully conta9$4 ,h5ce1 al?\gh ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold be also 9 :ite ,s&1 z is manife/ by ! =ego+ pro(s1 he use? n t1 b r seeke? su* ,/ones = 8 "w1 z conta9 mu* ,t9cture4 ,nei!r also do? any true ,philosoph] s tie himself to ?is or t subject onely1 t he w n elicit 8 ,t9cture f any o!r1 inasmu* z x is evid5t to him t ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold may be f\nd 9 all ?+s 9 ! :ole ,_w4 ,= :]esoev] !re is ,sulphur1 !re may also be _h ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 :5ce a ,t9cture may be prep>$4 ,b x is evid5t t 9 all ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als !re is ,sulphur4 ,= ! matt] ( ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 e :]e (f]e? x self1 s t ! poor z well z ! ri* may atta9 x )\t co/1 accord+ to t say+ ( ! ,philosoph]2 ,t _! matt] is e :]e obvi\s1 & prep>$ )\t money1 trod "u foot & ?r[n to ,dunghils4 ,s ! true ,philosoph]s speak & write4 ,b ,sophi/]s1 :o falsly assume ! "n ( ,philosoph]s1 w&r+ up & d[n f ,c\rt to ,c\rt1 :]e !y (f] _! s]vice = ! acquir+ ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 by _! ly+ ,fables1 p]swade cr$ul\s ,noble m51 t ! matt] ( ! ,/one is to be s\ght 9 ?is or t place or m\nta91 z 9 ,hung>y1 ,transylvania1 ! ,=re/ ( ,h]cynia1 ,?ur+ia or ,bohemia1 or 9 ! ,rocks ( ,su$5 or ,norway1 & else:]e4 ,o!rs aga9 p]swade cr$ul\s ,p]sons1 t ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 c be made ( no?+ b common ,gold1 & !re=e require ( _! ,patrons n onely "s ounces1 b "s p\nds ( ,gold1 = _! own great] pr(it4 ,"o ( ^? ,pseudo-philosoph]s 0 lately "h at ,am/]dam1 :o by p]swad+ c]ta9 ,m]*ants1 trickt !m out ( two & tw5ty ,m>ks ( ,gold1 !nce to make ! ,philosoph]s ,/one4 ,he inde$ put ! ,gold into ! ,vessel accord+ to 8 own mann]1 be=e ^? ,m]*ants1 giv+ to x a cont9uall ,fire4 ,b aft] mu* "t be+ elaps$1 :5 !y expect$ to reap ! ,fruit1 he1 :o _h plaid ! ,philosoph]1 privately )drew himself into ,i "k n :at ,c\ntrey1 & w\ld n return to take out ! two & tw5ty m>ks ( gold4 ,!re=e ! ,m]*ants !mselves be+ ab\t to take !m out1 f\nd ^? sol> ,birds 7 fl[n1 & _h left onely ! empty ne/4 ,:i* empty ne/ z yet lies 9 a place 9 ?is ,city1 nor do? any "o "k h[ to conv]t x to 8 own use4 ,b if ! ,m]*ant _h giv5 to t impo/or 9 h&1 onely two1 or at ! mo/ ?ree ounces ( gold1 !y _h n receiv$ s great a loss4 ,b z !y unadvis$ly cr$it$ 8 f9e ,clo!s1 & 8 f9] words1 s !y 7 intoll]ably deceiv$4 ,a true ,philosoph] wante? n s mu* gold = 8 ,m$ic9e1 inasmu* z if he br+e? b "o half ounce to p]fection1 x may suffice = 8 :ole life1 & may be 9 8 own p[] to d ! same aga9 z (t5 z necessity %all require1 s t he w h no ne$ to run up & d[n f "o to ano!r :o are gre$y ( gold1 to blemi% ! noble art ( ,*ymi/ry1 & br+ x into hatr$ ) ! :ole ,_w4 ,"s ye>s s9ce1 :5 ,i _h writt5 ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 & f a good int5tion _h taught h[ ,w9e & ,corn might be conc5trat$1 & 9 case ( necessity1 might be commodi\sly c>ri$ f "o ,c\ntrey to ano!r1 & !re safely kept 9 ,g>risons or ,=tresses = future use2 fe>+ t at sometime :ile ! ,%eph]d slept1 t mo/ rav5\s ,wolf ! ,turk might break into ! ,g]man ,fold1 & cut ! ?roats ( :at ,%eep he c\ld n c>ry away4 ,aga9/ :i*1 ,f>n] ) 8 accomplices1 ha? set =? notori\s ,libels1 & ha? e :]e traduc$ me = a false ,prophet3 ,^: ,calumnies ,i h n oppos$1 because he ha? %eltr$ himself "u ! protection ( ,pr9ces4 ,moreov]1 ?is ,f>n]1 ) a consort ( ru9]s ( fame1 or good "n1 h reproa*fully w\nd$ my ,hon\r1 by falsely accus+ my ,writ+s1 & traduc+ !m = ,lyes3 ,& see+ t almo/ all ( !m abide 9 great ,m5's ,c\rts1 & h n put _! names to _! invective ,pap]s1 ,i h n inde$ be5 able to rea* !m4 ,b yet at l5g? ^? ,m5 ( d>kness1 :o h conceal$ _! names1 t !y might give ! great] reputation to _! sl&]\s ,pap]s1 d come to be m & m kn[n to me4 ,besides at la/ ! ev5t ha? %ew$ ^? ?+s to be true1 :i* ,i _h pr$ict$ %\ld happ52 to wit1 t ! deprav$ ,*ri/ians %\ld be *a/is$ by ! ,turks & ,t>t>s4 ,b x is to be piti$ t also ,m5 ( bett] note1 %\ld be ensn>$ & captivat$ by ! common judgm5t1 by reason ( t ,company ( ! ,devils att5dants4 ,= ! un]r+ tru? decl>e?1 t ! righte\s sc\rge ( ,god1 w n be tak5 away f u1 be=e su* spoils ( a ,man's good "n be re/ra9$ by ! ,magi/rate4 ,n[1 to return to our purpose1 to demon/rate1 t n onely ,gold1 b also some:at m r>e2 to wit1 a true ,t9cture is hidd5 9 ,/ones1 & by ! help ( ,art may be extract$ f !m1 :i* ! ,anci5ts h h9t$ at 9 ^! words3 ,auro quid ,melius8 ,jaspis1 c4 ,& t !re is mu* ,t9cture conta9$ 9 ! ,jasp]1 ,i h long s9ce inculcat$ 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,p>acelsus highly comm5de? ,r$ ,talck1 ,granates1 ,antimony1 & ,lapis ,lazuli1 add+ t ,t9ctures or ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 may be gott5 f !m by ! help ( sublimation4 ,moreov] ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 may also be f\nd 9 o!r ,/ones1 especially 9 ! ,hematitis1 ,scy?is1 ,magnesia ( ,pi$mont1 ,smiris1 & o!rs ( t k9d1 9 :i* x is s fix$1 t !re is no?+ want+ to obta9 x b onely ! way ( extract+1 & giv+ x +ress by ,sol4 ,on ! contr>y1 ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold is inde$ 9 ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al ,sulphur1 ,m>casites1 & ,antimony1 & t abundantly1 b s volatile t ,/ones are to be pref]r$ to !m4 ,& al?\gh my int5tion 9 ?is ,book ext5de? no f>!r ?an ! extract+ ( ,gold out ( ,/ones1 ,s&1 & ,fl9ts1 yet no?+ h9d]s b t 9 a few words1 ,i may also %ew1 t 9 ,/ones1 !re is n onely fix$ ,gold1 b also volatile1 :5ce a true ,t9cture may be p]fect$4 ,:i* ,t9cture ,i h n z yet made1 b nev]!less ,i am c]ta9ly p]swad$ t x is 9 no wise impossible to be done4 ,= :osoev] c r5d] ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 9 ,/ones1 volatile1 & draw x out by ,di/illation1 he w cont9ually obta9 a gradatory wat]1 :]eby he may coagulate e runn+ ,m]cury into good ,gold4 ,b he t kn[e? h[ to joyn ?is volatile ,gold ) corporal ,sol1 to unite !m & procure +ress1 may !nce expect a f> great] good4 ,= ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold is m conducible = ! prep>+ ,t9ctures1 ?an corporal ,gold1 z "o ( ! ,philosoph]s ha? signifi$ 9 ! foll[+ words3 ,?\ can/ n make ,gold or ,silv]1 except ?\ %alt obta9 _! fir/ ,ens4 ,! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 :i* is hidd5 9 all ,vegetables & ,animals1 coagulate? ,m]cury also into a yell[ness1 b n con/ant2 b if x %all be fix$1 x also coagulate? & fixe? ) con/ancy1 b n be=e4 ,!re=e x is mo/ c]ta9ly true1 t :]e ,sulphur is1 !re is also ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold2 & :]e !re is ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 !re is also ,t9cture4 ,!re=e see+ t ,sulphur may be f\nd1 9 all ?+s 9 ! ,_w1 ev5 9 ! smalle/ ,h]b1 x foll[e? t also f e ,h]b1 ,wood1 ,/one1 or ,bone1 a true ,t9cture may be prep>$4 ,:osoev] w believe1 let him1 x matt]s little to me :e!r x be believ$ or n1 ,i ?9k my self satisfi$ 9 t ,i h n put t light :i* ,i h receiv$ "u a ,bu%el1 b h exhibit$ x to ! ,_w = in=mation4 ,= ! light conduce? no?+ to him :o is bl9d1 & resolve? to rema9 s4 ,y %all f9d m 9 my ?ird ,c5tury1 z also 9 ! six? "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 ,h[ x may be kn[n :e!r ,s&1 ,fl9ts1 & ! l ,/ones1 be+ pregnant ) ,gold1 conta9 mu* ,gold1 or b little4 ,:ite ,s& & ,fl9t1 conta9 ! lea/ ,gold ( all2 :i* ,s& inde$ is nev] )\t ,gold1 al?\gh x _c be extract$ f x ) pr(it4 ,9 ! :ite & r$1 !re is m ,gold ?an 9 ! :ite1 nev]!less n always s mu* z w pay ! co/4 ,9 ! yell[1 br[n1 or black1 !re is commonly mu* ,gold conta9$1 :5soev] ve9s ( :ite or yell[ ,s& run ?r\gh !m1 & especially :5 su* ,s& %9e? ) abundance ( small gold5 sp>ks1 closely adh]+ to ea* o!r4 ,9 l mann] t ,s& is ri* 9 ,sol1 :i* is l to ,talck1 or :5 ,/ones are f\nd 9 x1 9 :i* !re is r$ or br[n ,talck1 ev5 z ,sol is conta9$ almo/ 9 e ,talck1 nev]!less 9 "s m1 9 o!r less4 ,all ,riv] ,pebbles 7:i* al?\gh outw>dly !y appe> :ite1 yet :5 heat$ r$ hot & brok51 are /a9$ ) yell[ness1 & conta9 ,sol7 are 9 extract+ suffici5tly ri* 9 ,gold4 ,gre51 yell[1 or blue ,/ones1 be+ transp>5t l horn call$ 9 ! ,g]man ,tongue ,horn/e9 are also = ! mo/ "p fruitfull 9 ,gold4 ,also all r$1 d>k-col\r$ & black ,fl9ts conta9 ,gold1 ) :i* ,iron is frequ5tly admix$1 :i* 9 ! extraction is drawn out ) ! ,sol1 & weakne? ! ,m5/ruum1 & r5d]e? x unpr(itable4 ,all ,qu>ries or rocky ,/ones1 :e!r !y be f\nd 9 ! ,e>? aft] ! mann] ( ,ducts1 or :e!r !y lie 9 ! op5 ,air1 :5 !y are col\r$1 conta9 ,gold4 ,e ,hmatites1 & t :i* is a k9 to x1 ! ,smiris1 ! ,granate1 & ,lapis ,lazuli1 all conta9 ,gold1 nev]!less always "o m ?an ano!r1 s t "s ( !m are ri* 9 ,gold4 ,all ,granates conta9 ,gold1 & besides ,gold1 also ! fir/ ,ens ( gold2 b !y are end[$ ) s h>d a body1 t ,aqua ,=tis _c ex]cise its p[] ^u !m4 ,b !re may be a rem$y f\nd1 by ^: help _! extraction may be in/itut$4 ,9 e gold5 ,/one call$ ,*rysocolla1 ,saphyr1 ,ruby1 ,ame?y/1 & ,hiacyn?1 !re is gold1 b difficult to be extract$4 ,all ,fluors or ?+s flux+1 :i* are appli$ to ! ,m9es ( ,sol & ,lune1 = ! br++ _! ,o>s to a flux or melt+1 :e!r !y be ( a violet col\r1 or purple1 yell[1 r$1 or gre57 are all end[$ ) unripe & volatile gold4 ,:i* if y %all make r$ hot1 ! col\r evaporate? l a gre51 yell[1 or r$ smoke1 leav+ ! ,/ones :ite4 ,b if any ,man %all "k h[ to int]cept1 & deta9 su* fugaci\s ,sol1 he may !re) coagulate ,m]cury into gold4 ,9 l mann] f all ,/ones1 9 :i* is ! fir/ ,ens ( gold1 a gre5-wat] may be extract$ by ! help ( ,di/illation1 9 :i* ,m]cury coagulate? x self into gold4 ,! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s h call$ su* a gre5-wat]1 _! ,gre5 ,lyon1 :i* dev\re? gold1 & ( x prep>e? a ,t9cture = ,lune & ,m]cury4 ,conc]n+ ?is matt]1 ,i c\ld inde$ say some:at m1 did n ! av>ice & improbity ( ,m51 :o seek no?+ b ! damage ( _! ,neighb\r1 re/ra9 me4 ,h5ce all ^? 9 :i* any light ( ,god %all arise1 ought dilig5tly to bew>e t !y communicate no?+ ( x to wick$ ,m51 al?\gh !y put on ! %ape ( an ,angel4 ,= ,fai? is n[ no :]e kept among ,m51 z ^! foll[+ words ( a gold5 ,alphabet d witness4 ,soli ,deo tu ,confidas1 ,promissis hom9um diffidas1 ,deus solus fidem s]vat ,a mundo fides exulat4 ,9 ,god alone repose ?y tru/1 ,) ,m5s pret5ce be n beguil'd2 ,god onely keepe? ,fai?1 is ,j1 ,:i* f ! ,_w is q exil'd4 ,if _m ye>s ago1 ,i _h kn[n ^? ?+s :i* ,i n[ d1 x w\ld h pr(it$ me mu* 9 be+ aw>e ( ! dissembl$ sanctity ( impo/\rs4 ,b :at is pa/ _c be recall$3 ,let ^! ?+s at ?is "t suffice to be spok5 ( ! k ( ,s& & ,/ones1 e ,man may look fur!r = himself1 & se>* out & le>n m4 ,if any ,man f9de? any good f :at ,i h writt5 9 ?is ,book1 let him give ,god ?anks1 & be m9dfull ( ! ,poor2 if n1 let him look ^u himself z unwor?y to be p>tak] ( x4 ,= ,i h "h writt5 m p]spicu\sly1 ?an any ,philosoph] ha? done be=e me1 9 :i* ,i re/4 ,x n[ rema9s t we %\ld say some?+ conc]n+ ! easie way1 & incomp>able inv5tion1 by ^: b5efit ,sol may be extract$ f ,s& & ,/ones1 9 great quantity & ) a consid]able ga94 ,:i* inv5tion ha? be5 hi!rto unkn[n to ! ,_w1 & x is almo/ impossible t a bett] %\ld be f\nd4 ,b t ! se>*] into ,art may see t ?is new inv5tion ( m9e1 is ( all ! mo/ easie = ! extract+ ( ,gold f ,s& or ,fl9ts1 & t ! ,_w ha? nev] kn[n ! l1 ,i h ?\ght fit to %ew 9 :at ?is ,comp5dium consi/s1 & x is ?us4 ,x is suffici5tly kn[n ) :at lab\r & co/s ! anci5t ,work]s 9 ,metals1 & ev5 ^? at ?is day1 h extract$1 & d extract ,gold f ,s& & ,/ones1 viz4 :5 fir/ !y burn ! ,o>s or ,/ones1 !n gr9d x 9 peculi> ,mills accommodat$ to t purpose1 ) ,arg5t-vive & wat]1 :]e ! ,arg5t-vive drawe? to x self ! ,sol1 & ! ,/one goe? away 9 ! wa%+1 & ! greate/ "p ( ! ,arg5t-vive is /ra9'd f ! gold ?r\gh ,lea!r1 :i* may aga9 s]ve = ! same use4 ,!n 9 ,iron ,retorts !y drive out ! residue ( ! ,arg5t-vive1 :i* yet adh]$ to ! ,sol1 :i* is sav$2 !n !y melt ! ,sol4 ,9 :i* op]ation !y lose mu* ( ! ,arg5t-vive1 :i* 9 ! gr9d+ & wa%+ goe? away3 s t (t5 times ! *>ge ( ! ,m]cury is no less ?an ! ga9 ( ! gold4 ,!re=e by ?is way no?+ c be gott5 f a poor ,m9e4 ,b ?is is ! easie/ way !y h to sep>ate ,sol f its ,o> or ,/ones4 ,ano!r way is1 :5 !y mix ! wa%$ ,o> 7:i* ! ,g]mans call ,s*li*t7 ) its weight ( ,li?>ge1 & melt x ) ,bell[s1 !n cupel ! ,regulus ( ,saturn1 & s !y obta9 ! ,sol :i* 0 9 ! ,o>4 ,:i* way ( melt+1 is also de>1 because mu* ( ! ,lead is lo/3 ,b yet !y are oblig$ to foll[ ?is way1 :o "k no bett]4 ,n[ ,i w comp>e my way ) ?is1 t x may be evid5t :i* ( !m is ! mo/ easie & pr(itable4 ,z = my me?od ( extract+1 x *iefly dep5ds ^u f\r s+ul> ,comp5diums1 by :i* ! op]ation is r5dr$ easie4 ,! fir/ ( :i* is a wat] ( small co/1 :i* may be copi\sly prep>$1 )\t ,di/illation4 ,! second is a s+ul> ,metal1 ( :i* ! ,kettles or ,pans are made1 9 :i* ! ,/ones or ,s& is boil$ ) ! wat] ( small co/1 & yet are n corrod$ nor consum$4 ,& :5 ! wat] %all h dissolv$ & imbib$ ! ,sol 9 ! ,s&1 ! ,o>1 ,s&1 or ,/ones1 ) ! wat] are to be tak5 out ( ! boil+ ,vessel1 & put into ano!r ,vessel adapt$ to ?is use1 ) a bottom all ov] p]=at$ ) small holes l a ,col5d] & fir/ cov]$ ) inside1 ) a ?9 ,matt1 !n ! wat] w drop d[n ?r\gh ! ,s& & ,matt into ano!r ,vessel plac$ "u x2 moreov] m hot wat] is to be p\r$ ^u ! same ,s&1 & let to run ?r\gh x1 :i* wat] w also extract ! gold :i* z yet rema9$ 9 ! ,s&4 ,& aft] ?is ,elixiviation1 ! ,s&1 7:i* is n[ ( no use7 is to be tak5 out ( ! filt]+ ,vessel1 & ?is lab\r to be cont9u$ s long1 untill no m ,s& is to be extract$4 ,! ?ird ,comp5dium is ?is1 :5 ! ,lixivium ( ,gold1 is collect$ to a j quantity1 a s+ul> ,wat] ( small co/1 is p\r$ into ! ,solution ( ,gold1 :5ce all ! ,sol is precipitat$ f ! ,solv5t1 ! ,solv5t by incl9ation is decant$ f ! ,calx ( ,sol1 & may aga9 be us$ = ! l extraction1 see+ t x /ill reta9e? its /r5g?1 be+ no?+ weak5$ by ! precipitation4 ,!re=e we may use ?is ,solv5t a long "t4 ,& t :i* is lo/ by p\r+ too & aga91 is ( small *>ge1 because x may be recruit$ aga9 by ! l *eap ,wat]4 ,b if "o %\ld mortifie t dissolv5t ) o!r contr>y ,lixiviums1 to precipitate ! ,sol1 z o!rwise is wont to be done1 & ,i h taught above1 ab\t ! prov+ ( ,s&1 :at a loss %\ld we und]go1 if at e "t we %\ld de/roy our ,solv5t8 ,besides su* an extraction is co/ly & labori\s1 :5 made 9 glass or e>!n ,cucurbits4 ,b ?is extraction is almo/ ( no *>ge1 see+ t x may be p]fect$ 9 great ,kettles1 & ! ,gold !nce precipitat$ )\t loss ( ! ,wat]4 ,?is extraction ( ,gold is l ! extraction ( ,salt-pet] f ,e>?1 :]e ! ,workm5 also elixiviate "o "p ( ! ,e>?1 by ! help ( ,wat]1 :i* ,e>? !y !n ?r[ away1 & 9 room ( t put o!r ,e>? into ! ,vessel1 :i* !y also elixiviate or wa%1 & t s (t5 till !y h elixiviat$ all _! ,e>? impregnat$ ) ,salt pet]4 ,& by ! same reason we elicit our ,gold f ,s&1 z !y make _! ,salt-pet]4 ,! f\r? ,comp5dium is ?is1 t ! precipitat$ ,calx ( ,sol1 aft] ! ,wat] is filtr$ f x1 is tak5 out ( ! filt] & dri$1 & by ! b5efit ( a c]ta9 s+ul> good flux1 n at all co/ly1 is r$uc$1 s t 9 ! melt+ no?+ ( ! ,gold is lo/4 ,9 ^? f\r ,comp5diums ! :ole "w ( our extraction consi/e?1 z a build+ /&+ ^u f\r ,pill>s1 "o ( :i* fail+1 ! :ole /ructure is ru9$4 ,he t kn[e? ^? f\r ,comp5diums may boldly ent] ^u ! "w1 to extract ,sol f ,s& & ,/ones3 = !n x w be a "w ( pr(it to him1 o!rwise n1 :i* ,i h decl>$ = ! in=mation ( e man4 ,b t ,i h made none ( ^? f\r ,comp5diums manife/1 let no man wond]1 because ,i h be5 suffici5tly hurt by ! sl&]\s ,=g]ies ( cavell+ ,detract\rs4 ,= :5 by reason ( _! dull appreh5sion1 !y c\ld n und]/& nor p]=m ^? ?+s :i* ,i _h writt5 op5ly & pla9 en\gh1 !y falsly traduc$ my ,writ+s1 z ab\nd+ ) lies4 ,let ^! ?+s suffice to be writt5 at ?is "t1 conc]n+ ! extraction ( ,gold out ( ,/ones1 ,s& or ,fl9ts3 :i* ,i d\bt n b w be ( use h]eaft] to _m indig5t ,p]sons4 ,= al?\gh all m5 %\ld apply !mselves to t extraction1 yet !y w\ld 9 no wise incommode "o ano!r1 see+ !re are ,s& & ,/ones e :]e obvi\s to all4 ,& also ! ,salts = extract+ are s pl5tifully af=d$1 t no?+ is want+ b a man to put 8 h& to ! "w4 ,b "s "o may "h object & say3 ,i d inde$ believe ,glaub]1 t 9 ! ,s& & ,/ones ( ! ,ea/ & ,we/ ,indies1 ,africa1 ,spa91 ,italy1 ,france1 & o!r hot ,c\ntries1 mu* ,gold may be f\nd1 b :o w remove 8 dwell+ ?i!r to extract x8 ,!re is no ne$ t any %\ld g dwell 9 ,africa1 or ei!r ,indies1 !nce to fet* u ,gold1 see+ t x may be _h suffici5tly 9 ,europe1 & may be f\nd 9 all cold places4 ,x is well kn[n1 t 9 _m p>ts ( ,g]many1 ,gold is elicit$ f ! ,s& z well ( small1 z great ,riv]s & ,lakes4 ,b t m ,gold may n be _h 9 ,g]many1 :i* is temp]ate1 ?an 9 cold ,norway1 or ,sw$51 & less 9 ,g]many ?an 9 ,france or ,spa91 ,i w n d5y4 ,!re=e we ne$ no ,comm]ce ) ?ir/y ,africa1 or ,am]ica1 z t ) great p]il ( body & m9d1 we %\ld seek ,gold !nce1 see+ t we h x 9 e ,c\ntrey ( ,europe1 & t n onely "u gr\nd 9 ! ,ve9s ( ! ,e>?1 :5ce x is to be digg$ out ) great tr\ble1 co/ & lab\r2 b x is also e :]e manife/ ^u ! ,e>?1 :]e x is mu* m l>gely & easily acquir$4 ,! mo/ fam\s ,mon>* ( ,philosoph]s1 ,p>acelsus1 9 8 ,book ( ! ,vexations ( ,al*ymi/s sai?3 ,t m ,gold & ,silv] may be f\nd above ! ,e>?1 ?an 9 its pr(undity1 & t (t5times a ,c\ntreyman ?r[e? a ,/one at a ,c[1 :i* is ( great] value ?an ! ,price ( ! ,c[4 ,:i* ?+ inde$ is c]ta9ly true1 nev]!less :osoev] w n ) ,glaub] believe x1 let him rema9 9 8 unbelief4 ,9 ,esdras1 we reade ^! words3 ,!re is mu* ,e>? ( :i* ,pott]s make _! ,vessels1 b a small quantity ( ,p[d] or ,du/ ( :i* ,gold is made4 ,:i* words are commonly ?us int]pret$1 t1 by ! words p[d] or du/ ( :i* ,gold is made1 ! ,writ] ha? und]/ood ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s4 ,! :i* is v agreeable to tru?1 b yet no ,e>? is f\nd void ( metals1 nev]!less all are n s ri*1 z to af=d any pr(it 9 ! extract+4 ,on ! contr>y all ,/ones & ,s& 7al?\gh e ( !m do? n conta9 corporal ,sol s l>gely1 z to be !nce extract$ ) ga97 rejoyce 9 ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 or su* a ,calx by ^: b5efit ,gold may be made4 ,:i* p[d]1 if we "k h[ to extract f !m1 we may make x bett] ?an ,gold x self4 ,b see+ su* an ,aurifick ,calx is v l>gely diffus$ 9 ,s& or ,/ones1 & _c be !nce hamm]$ out1 b is extract$ by ,art alone1 !re=e ! bl9d ,covet\rs ( ,gold1 ) ! ,ignorant1 w n believe x1 because !y "k n h[ to p]fect x4 ,h5ce an ,art ( ?is k9d 0 by ! ,philosoph]s kept mo/ secret1 :]e ,p>acelsus speak+ ( ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 sai? t x may be elicit$ by sublimation4 ,basilius write? t ! prep>ation ( ! univ]sal ,t9cture1 may be comp>$ to ! di/illation ( a burn+ ,_s f ! ,lees ( ,w9e4 ,a comp>ison suffici5tly p]spicu\s6 ,= ev5 z 9 a great quantity ( ,w9e or ,be]1 !re is hidd5 b a small quantity ( good ,_s1 & ! residue is no?+ b an unpr(itable mud1 b nev]!less t little ,_s1 by ! help ( di/illation is always extract$ f ! great quantity ( unpr(itable mud1 ) ga91 & is conc5trat$ into a v subtile p5etrat+ ,_s1 ( :i* "o spoonfull is m to be e/eem$ ?an a :ole pail full ( ,lees4 ,by su* means ! ,philosoph]s w\ld h u extract by ,art1 t fir/ ,ens or =m ( ,gold be+ v f> disp]s$ 9 ,s& & ,/ones1 & conc5trate or br+ x into a small compass1 ( :i*1 b asmu* z ! magnitude ( a ,pease1 is ( great] wor? ?an a huge ,m\nta9 ( unpr(itable ,e>?4 ,moreov]1 ?is ,i w n conceal1 t ?r\gh\t all ,g]many1 9 & ab\t ! ,riv]s may be f\nd ,/ones1 :i* are suffici5tly ri* 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 & moreov] if y break !m into pieces1 y %all f9d )9 !m little ,holes & ,cav]ns1 :i* ab\nd ) a yell[ or br[n ,p[d]1 :i* if any "o %all take out1 & melt x toge!r ) ,borax1 he w acquire ,sol mix$ ) ,silv]4 ,b z yet1 ,i nev] saw any man1 :o knew ?is sort ( /ones1 & mu* less t gold5 ,calx :i* is hidd5 9 !m4 ,:i* ?+ )\t d\bt !y h pass$ by1 by reason ( _! neglig5ce1 n lov+ or seek+ to "k ! physical ,magnalia ( ,god4 ,i h f\nd _m ! l /ones 9 ! s&y ,hills ab\t ,utre*t1 & 9 o!r ,s&-pits ( ?is ,belgick ,nation1 b m ab\t ! ,banks ( ! ,rh9e1 & ! ,isle1 z also ! ,coa/ ( ! ,s\!rn ,sea1 "s ( :i* /ones ,i h yet by me4 ,also 9 ! r\gh places ( ,walavia y may f9d mu* ,s& & ,/ones1 :i* conta9 corporal ,gold4 ,b !re is no man kn[e? any ?+ ( !m4 ,& ?is might be ( great use to ,*ildr51 if !y 7 plac$ = a "t 9 ! ,%op or ,workh\se ( "s ,arti/1 ( :om !y might le>n1 :5ce 9 any case ( necessity !y might be able to su/a9 !mselves4 ,b ! ri*1 rely+ ^u _! own =tunes1 ?9k t !y h ,weal? en\gh = _! ,*ildr51 b if any adv]se =tune %all *ance to befall !m1 z _! ,h\ses to be burnt1 or _! ,%ips robb$ by ,pyrates ( _! ri* ,m]*&izes1 or be ca/ away by ,tempe/s1 or _! ,debt\rs break & run away 9 _! ,debts1 !n !y "k n :i* way to turn !mselves2 & because !y h le>n$ no ,art1 :]eby to get _! liv+1 !y commonly deg5]ate into m5 ( a desp]ate life4 ,= "o leave? 8 ,wife & ,*ildr51 & goe? into ! ,indies1 :]e n a few h become a ,prey to wild ,bea/s or ,cannibals4 ,ano!r1 = a small /ip5d or pay1 selle? 8 ,fre$om to fight by ,sea & ,l&1 untill l a mad ,dog he is mis]ably sla94 ,i h he>d t x is a ,cu/om 9 ,g]many1 t a man may play away1 pawn1 or sell 8 ,lib]ty or ,fre$om1 :i* be+ once gone1 he becomes a ,vassal or ,slave to ! publick ,s]vice ( ! ,pr9ce or ,/ate1 dur+ 8 ,life4 ,o!rs1 7aft] !y h consum$ & wa/$ all _! sub/ance1 & h le>n$ no?+ t is ga9full 9 _! y\?1 :5ce !y might hone/ly ma9ta9 !mselves & ,families7 betake !mselves to a viti\s k9d ( life1 till !y p]i% 9 x4 ,to h truely le>n$ ,me*anick ,arts1 inde$ helpe? mu* 9 =tunate times2 b :5 ! times happ5 to be tr\blesome & difficult1 & _m m5 9 ! same ,city ex]cise "o & ! same ,art1 "o (t5 hurts ano!r1 by eat+ ! ,bread out ( 8 m\?1 & r$uce? him to /raits4 ,b if a ,physician kn[e? some:at besides ! ,pr(ession ( ,physick1 by :i* he may obta9 a ,liv+1 he w h no ne$ to make s _m ,visits to ! ,sick out ( a press+ desire & expectation ( gett+ mony = 8 dilig5t att5dance4 ,!re=e ,h]metick ,philosophy & ,m$ic9e1 ) _! ,c\s5 ,g]man natural ,al*ymy1 are ! mo/ excell5t ( all ,arts1 & w s rema9 to ! ,end ( ! ,_w4 ,see+ !re=e t su* great ,treasures 7z we h he>d7 are hidd5 9 ! despis$ ,e>?1 & 9 su* subjects z are e :]e trampl$ "u foot1 :]e=e %\ld we n extract !m1 = an hone/ ma9t5ance1 & def5ce aga9/ ! injury ( ! times8 ,:y %\ld we n leave ,india to ! ,indians1 & h reg>d to our own ,europe1 :i* abundantly af=de? :atsoev] we ne$ = ! su/5tation ( ,life8 ,i _c b say aga9 & aga91 t 7 ,i b t5 ye>s y\ng] ?an ,i am1 ,i w\ld n cease1 b = ! good ( ! publick1 w\ld publickly tea*1 & demon/rate to ! ,eye1 true ,philosophy1 ,m$ic9e1 & ,al*ymy4 ,b my glass be+ almo/ run1 ,i mu/ commit ! c>e ( ?is lab\r to o!rs :o are y\ng] & h great] /r5g? ( ,body4 ,!re=e 9 ! mean "t1 :atsoev] good ,i c d my ,neighb\r by :olsome ,writ+s1 ,i w n omit4 ,i int5d %ortly 7,god fav\r+ my design7 to publi% _m secrets1 hi!rto unhe>d (4 ,no?+ n[ rema9s b to close ?is little ,treatise )1 ,! ,end4 ,glory be to ,god alone4 ,an ,admonition to ! ,,read]4 ,:atsoev] ,i h writt5 9 ?is little ,book ( ! comp5di\s extract+ ( ,gold1 out ( ,s& & ,/ones1 is s true1 t no?+ at all is to be d\bt$ conc]n+ x3 ,nev]!less aft] ?is ,treatise 0 gone to ! ,press1 ano!r way1 & t mu* bett] came into my m9d1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 ,gold may be extract$ ) a mu* great] exp$ition1 ?an by ! help ( ! =m]4 ,because = ! op]ation ( ?is la/ way1 !re is no ne$ ( any ,kettles or ,pans made ( a c]ta9 s+ul> ,metal1 b ! extraction may be made 9 quantity )\t any boyl+1 9 su* ,vessels z are e :]e 9 h&1 & may be _h1 s t "o man 9 "o day1 may by an easie bus9ess p]=m ! extraction ( a ?\s& ,p\nds weight ( ,s&4 ,:i* me?od is inde$ mu* to be pref]r$ to ! =m]4 ,:]e=e ,i c\ld n b also notifie ?is way ( extraction4 ,:at seeke/ ?\8 ,if ,i %all f9d t ^? my pr(itable inv5tions are gratefully receiv$1 ,i w n neglect (fici\sly to s]ve ! publick1 9 ?is pres5t evil ,age1 & 9 ! wors] to come1 by publi%+ ! same4 ,) :i*1 b5evol5t ,read]1 ,i commit !e to ! ,div9e ,c>e & ,protection4 ,dat$ at ,am/]dam ! #bf?4 ,day ( ,july #affd4 ,a ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa3 ,,or ,,disp5satory4 ,be+ an exact description by :at means1 pr(itable1 efficaci\s1 & p5etrat+ ,m$ic9es may be made1 & prep>$ out ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als2 aft] an unwont$ & easie me?od4 ,,"p ,i4 ,to ! well m9d$ ,read]4 ,"s or o!r w p]haps wond] at1 & fa9 "k :at ! reason %\ld be ( my describ+ ?is ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 or ,*ymical ,disp5satory1 especially :5 !y consid] t !re are n onely f\nd v>i\s prep>ations ( div]s ,*ymical ,rem$ies 9 my ,books t ,i h publi%$1 b also _m su* innum]able ,writ+s ( su* k9d ( bus9esses1 are publick ev5 f ! days ( old d[n to ?is v day1 bo? pr(itable ones 7( :i* ! numb] is v small7 & also unpr(itable ones 7( :i* !re are a great multitude17 insomu* t x might seem altoge!r ne$less to commit to ! ,press any m matt]s ( t k9d4 ,to satisfie su* a "o t ?us enquires1 ,i judge x well wor? my :ile to demon/rate 9 ?is place1 t x is n onely v pr(itable1 b also highly necess>y1 well to di/+ui% betwe5 good & tri$ ,m$ic9es1 & su* z are n prov$ ones1 n because y %\ld neglect1 correct1 reject1 & suppress o!r ,m5s ,writ+s1 & to e/eem highly ( m9e4 ,no su* matt]1 = ,i well "k t none c give m ?an he possesse?1 & if any "o do? 7out ( a c&id m9d7 br+ to light any ?+ = ! pr(it & b5efit ( 8 ,neighb\r1 h[ vile soev]1 & mean ! ?+ be1 yet is x to be mo/ ?ankfully accept$ (2 & !re=e let no body be s pr\d1 z to presume ^u ! reject+ ( ! indu/ry & lab\r ( ano!r ,man1 b r extoll x ) praises1 ?\gh he himself c\ld h done bett]4 ,& s by :at is "h spok51 ,i w\ld h9t unto y t ! v reason :y ,i h publi%$ ?is small ,treatise1 is ?is1 viz4 t my inv5tions may rea* out an help+ h& to poor afflict$ mank9d1 & t ,i may assi/ !m 9 a ,*ri/ian mann]1 accord+ to ! w & comm& ( ! mo/ high4 ,& al?\gh ,i h already describ$ ! prep>ation ( _m pr(itable ,m$ic9es1 z well out ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 z out ( ,m9]als1 9 my ,philosophical ,furnaces1 by ! use ( :i* 9 case ( necessity1 e curable ,disease may be suffici5tly en\gh driv5 out & c>ri$ (f2 yet nev]!less x ha? seem$ exp$i5t unto me1 to set =? ?is little ,"w "u ?ree ,p>ts1 ea* ( :i* p>ts %all conta9 s+ul> ,m$icam5ts z = example4 ,! fir/ ,"p %all compreh5d su* ,m$ic9es1 z proce$ f ,vegetables1 ! second ,"p1 su* z proce$ f ,animals1 & ! ?ird ,"p1 su* z may be _h out ( ,m9]als4 ,& ?is also is a prim>y reason :y ,i h compris$ ea* k9d ( ,m$icam5ts 9 a s+ul> ,"w or ,treatise1 because ( ! envi\s "k-littles1 & fooli% d]id]s1 & despis]s ( ,art1 :o reject all ,m9]al ,m$icam5ts1 7b !y "k n _! prop]ties7 z unsafe at all times1 because n tak5 =soo? out ( ! :olsome ,vegetables1 7^: use & virtue say !y ha? be5 approv$ = _m ,ages7 b out ( ! poison\s ,m9]als & ,metals1 :]eto no tru/ is to be giv51 & ! use ( !m too is to ?is day v r>e1 & _! op]ation too vehem5t4 ,n[ t ,i may /op ! m\?s ( ^! k9d ( ,m51 & t !y may see & "k1 t ,i likewise am well v]s$ 9 ! virtues ( ,vegetables1 & _! true prep>ations1 toge!r ) _! purification & fundam5tal ,anatomy1 & ) _! r$uction into mo/ :olsome & mo/ safe ,m$icam5ts1 ,i h purpos$ ) my self 9 my fir/ "p ( my ,spagyrical ,disp5satory1 to treat ( no o!r ?+s save onely su* ,m$icam5ts z are made out ( kn[n ,vegetable ,simples1 )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+s1 7ei!r ,animal or ,m9]al7 z = in/ance1 out ( ,h]bs1 ,fl[]s1 ,roots1 ,fruits1 & ,se$s1 _! sep>ation by ,art1 & _! r$uction into a bett] =m4 ,9 ! second "p1 we w treat ( su* ?+s onely z proce$ f1 & are prep>$ out ( ,man1 & o!r ,creatures1 & su* z live 9 ! ,air1 & also su* z live 9 ! ,wat]s4 ,b 9 ! ?ird ,"p ,i %all n desi/ f def5d+ ^? ,m$icam5ts ( m9e1 :i* ,i publi%$ "s ye>s s9ce1 & 7 prep>$ ( ,m9]als1 & %all demon/rate unto y1 t !y are n at any rate to be %unn$ or neglect$1 if rightly prep>$ & appli$1 b are to be pref]r$ f> be=e ^? ,m$icam5ts t are prep>$ out ( ,vegetables & ,animals4 ,to !m ,i w also adjoyn ! use & prep>ations ( sev]al o!r ?+s1 :i* ,i nev] z yet made m5tion (4 ,nor d ,i d\bt b t ! eyes ( ! bl9d w sometime or o!r be op5$1 s z to see ! tru?1 & confess x & love x1 to ! do+ :]e(1 ,i pray ,god1 t ,et]nal1 ,immutable1 & durable ,light1 ! ,fa!r & def5d] ( ! tru? to help u4 ,am54 ,,! ,,spagyrical ,,ph>macopoea3 ,,or ,,disp5satory4 ,:at ,vegetables are1 or :at is meant by ! "n ( ,vegetables8 ,y are 9 ! fir/ place to note1 t "u ! "n ,vegetable1 comes all t :i* ha? its ,food out ( ! ,e>?1 :i* gr[s or is encreas$1 be !y ,h]bs1 ,%rubs1 or tall ,trees ) :at app]ta9s unto !m1 z ! ,root1 ,/alk1 ,leaves1 ,fl[]s1 ,se$s1 & ,fruits ( !m1 z well cultivat$ z wild1 bo? ( our own ,c\ntrey1 & ,=reign1 z well ! kn[n :olsomes "o1 z ! unkn[n & hurtfull1 :atsoev] "n !y are call$ by1 ! k9ds1 %ape1 =m1 prop]ty1 virtue1 & p[]2 ( :i*1 may be f\nd describ$ by _m anci5t & lat] ,philosoph]s & ,physicians1 s t 'tis ne$less to make any f>!r rehe>sal ( !m4 ,my purpose is onely to tell by :at means1 & by :at mo/ excell+ way t innate virtue1 op]ation1 & efficacy1 :i* ,god ha? implant$ into !m1 may1 & inde$ ought1 by ! dext]ity & indu/ry ( ,man1 to be sep>at$ f _! dead ,fces & ,husks1 & be conc5trat$ & appli$ 9 a conv5i5t =m to ,diseases1 & be r$uc$ into a mo/ pleasant & acceptable ,ess5ce4 ,b "s may object & say1 :at good is "h 9 be/[+ su* a deal ( lab\r & c>e to extract ! virtues out ( ,h]bs1 & conc5trate !m1 & s at la/ adm9i/] !m to ! ,sick8 ,w x n be all "o1 if any "o "k _! natures1 virtues & prop]ties1 7! :i* may abundantly en\gh be kn[n by ! l>ge description giv5 ( !m1 9 ! ,books bo? ( ! ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,physicians7 & s make use ( !m1 gre5 & dry$1 accord+ z !y are at h&1 or else fir/ /eep !m 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,wat]1 or any o!r dr9k us$ at ,meals1 or else boil !m !re91 or omit ! decoction1 & dr9k ! infusion1 & s adm9i/] help4 ,w n t p]=m ! v same effect1 t ! well prep>$1 pure1 subtile1 sweet1 & efficaci\s ess5ce w8 ,i answ] t )\t "q1 !re is extract$ "s k9d ( virtue out ( ! ,h]bs1 by su* a k9d ( infusion 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 or su* o!r l dr9ks1 & is toge!r ) ! ,w9e c>ri$ into ! ,body1 & effects no small ?+s1 if x meets n ) too mu* matt] t is to be turn$ out4 ,b yet no body w d5y b t _! virtues be+ extract$ & conc5trat$1 & tak5 9 a spoonfull ( ,w9e or ,ale1 w op]ate m spe$ily1 & be tak5 9 m pleasantly1 & display its virtues m effectually ?an ! boil$ ,h]bs1 or its infusion2 :]e9 by reason ( ! virtue ( "s few drops z x 7 ly+ hid 9 a :ole h&full ( ,h]bs1 we are con/ra9$ to dr9k d[n toge!r h]e) su* a deal ( ,w9e or ,ale1 :i* too is r5dr$ v unpleasant & ungratefull by ! ,h]bs3 ,?is ! ,anci5t ,physicians well obs]v$1 & made an accurate se>* _m ,ages ago1 by :at means !y might be/ ( all prep>e ,h]bs sundry ways1 s z to be tak5 inw>dly ) delight1 & be encreas$ 9 _! virtues4 ,!nce x came to pass t s _m prep>ations are br\ght into ! ,disp5satories1 :i* abide 9 use ev5 to ?is v day3 among/ :i* !re are di/ill$ ,wat]s1 ,oils1 ,balsoms1 ,o9tm5ts1 ,juices1 ,electu>ies1 ,cons]ves1 & su* l2 ! :i* ,i d n by any means reject1 b onely m5tion h[ ! virtues ( ,h]bs may be adm9i/r$ to ! ,sick1 9 a f> m pleasant =m4 ,x is all "o to me1 if ! a=esaid & usual prep>ation ( ,h]bs be /ill 9 be/ repute & s cont9ue1 = ,i nei!r s[ !re1 nor expect to reap !nce4 ,& %\ld ,i ne$ _! help 7:i* ,god =bid7 & t ,i _h no bett] to supply my necessity1 ,i w\ld give ,god ?anks1 = 8 v\*saf+ me a "p ( ^? prep>$ ,h]bs1 le/ ,i be con/ra9$ to make use ( raw ,h]bs1 9 t mann] t ! ,c[s eat grass1 b yet t ,i h bett]1 no ,body c blame me1 if ,i r use !m1 & am will+ to communicate !m out ( love & duty to my ,neighb\r4 ,v]ily no ,body is compell$ to d o!rwise ?an z please? him1 "o use? ,h]bs 9 an infusion ( ,w9e1 ano!r eats !m ) ,v9eg>1 ,salt1 & ,oil1 ano!r takes !m gre5 z !y are1 & cuts !m small1 mixe? !m ) ,sug>1 & assoon z !y are come to a dryness1 br+s !m into ,p[d]1 & takes !m 9 "s ,bro?2 ,ano!r may ?ick5 !m ) ,honey1 & ,sug>1 squeeze !m 9 a ,press1 & s use !m4 ,& pla9ly 'tis no matt] :at way a ,man takes 9 us+ !m4 ,"s !re are t c't abide any ,p[d]s1 because !y /ick to _! ,gullet & w n pass d[n into ! ,/oma*1 o!rs c't endure ,pills1 & "s y w meet ) to :om all sweet ?+s z ,honey & ,sug> are di/a/full4 ,& y w f9d _m too t c't endure ,w9e or ,ale1 :]e9 ,h]bs h be5 /eep$ b all night4 ,^u ?is acc\nt v5]able ,antiquity consid]$ ( s _m prep>ations ( ,h]bs1 t if haply "o way did n l !m 9 adm9i/r+ !m1 ! ,physician might make use ( ano!r way1 & s ,m5 did ye> aft] ye> attempt m & m ! prep>ation ( sweet ,m$icam5ts1 & s trimm$ & adorn$ _! ,ph>macopa's daily by little & little1 & br\ght x to a bett] /ate3 ,& t is ?us evid5t 7,i w n[ speak onely ( ! ,vegetables17 viz4 !re are to be f\nd almo/ 9 all well con/itut$ ,ph>macopa's1 burn+ ,spirits1 :i* are produc$ 7by di/illation7 out ( f]m5t$ ,h]bs1 z likewise ,salts1 :i* are extract$ out ( calc9$ ,h]bs & aga9 coagulat$2 also extracts1 & 7by ! m$iation ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e7 ?ickn$ ,juices are extract$2 also di/ill$ ,oils1 & "s coagulat$ into ,balsoms4 ,& _m m prep>ations ( ?is k9d1 & bett] sorts !re are1 :i* h n be5 ( any v long /&+1 b h be5 by little & little add$ by good & fai?full ,physicians1 all :i* ?+s d p]=m z mu* z !y ought 7or may be expect$ 9 ! rank 9 :i* !y are7 nor ought any "o to ?r[ !m cle> (f4 ,b n[ if any "o kn[s h[ +5i\sly to extract ! virtue ( an ,h]b1 & to conc5trate x 9 su* a mann]1 z t "o onely drop %all be ( z mu* efficacy z a :ole cupfull ( di/ill$ ,wat]1 or z a spoonfull ( ,p[d]1 ,juice1 ,syrrup1 or ,cons]ve4 ,:y ,i pray1 %\ld n "o drop be 9 all likelyhood m will+ly tak5 ?an a full ,cup1 or a spoonfull8 ,t :i* may be done by a few1 ne$s n be done by a great _m4 ,b haply "s o!r w say1 h[ c ,i be c]ta9 t !re is a great] virtue 9 "s drops ( "s good ,ess5ce1 ?an 9 a :ole spoonfull ( dry$ & f9ely p[d]$ ,h]bs1 or ( gre5 ,h]bs condit$ & beat5 ) ,sug>1 or ?an a ,potfull ( di/ill$ wat]s2 n[ ?is may be kn[n by ! virtue1 od\r1 & ta/1 & t on ?is wise4 ,if a few drops be put into a potfull ( pure f\nta9 wat]1 & be /irr$ ) a ,spatula1 ! said wat] do? !n exactly resemble ! od\r ( ! ,h]b :5 :ole1 & do? z to its ta/ agree ) t wat] :i* is drawn out ( ! gre5 ,h]b by di/illation4 ,if !re=e ! od\r & ta/ be !re1 ! virtue _c be f> (f1 besides ! use w easily %ew x1 if bo? ( !m are 9 ! pro( comp>$ toge!r4 ,& ?is n[ _c be contradict$ by any probable argum5t1 = x is cle>ly evid5t to e "o1 t su* a k9d ( ,ess5ce is an hundr$ ?\s& times m efficaci\s 7respect be+ _h to ! quality & quantity ( ! same7 ?an ! ,h]b ei!r gre5 or dry$3 ,besides !re also arise? ?is b5efit1 t su* a k9d ( ,ess5ce do? n at all lose any ?+ ( its virtues ?\gh kept a great _m ye>s1 :]eas ! o!r prep>ations & especially ! di/ill$ wat]s w gr[ mu/y & putrifie4 ,b an ,ess5ce w 7if w>ily pres]v$7 endure z efficaci\s above t51 yea an hundr$ ye>s1 z x 0 ! v fir/ day t x 0 made4 ,=asmu* !re=e z ^! ?+s are )\t controv]sie ?us1 we %\ld r m9d ! *us+ ( su* ?+s :i* be+ b small 9 quantity1 are pleasant] & m efficaci\s ?an ^? t are ( s great a bulk1 :i* inde$ are ( little or no efficacy at all4 ,!re is no body w d5y1 b t ! virtues ( ,h]bs are widely disp]s$ & hidd5 9 !mselves1 & = :i* virtues sake we are =c$ to take ! :ole ,h]b1 t is1 ! dead body = t little virtue t lies hidd5 !re91 j z if a ,man in/ead ( ,bread %\ld eat ! crude :eat toge!r ) ! /alk :]eon x gr[s1 :i* c]ta9ly w\ld prove v hurtfull to ! ,/oma*1 & w\ld toge!r ) its allay+ our hung] corrupt ! ,/oma*1 & make x unfit = dige/ion4 ,if !re=e ! ,c\ntrey-m5 :o are ! mo/ sluggi% & unapte/ ,m5 ( all o!rs1 h by a long c\rse ( "t arriv$ unto & exp]im5t$ ?is ,wis$om & ,dext]ity1 viz4 t ! ,corn is n j z x comes out ( ! gr\nd 9 its husk & /alk1 at all fit = ! use ( ,man1 & d likewise well "k t x is f> m pr(itable 7if ! gra9 be fir/ ?re%$ out ( ! ,e>e1 !n gr\nd small 9 a ,mill1 ! husky ,bran be sep>at$1 & !n ! pure ,meal mix$ ) a little wat] & ,salt1 or f]m5t ,leav51 & s ! ,pa/ suff]$ to f]m5t1 & aft]w>ds be bak$7 ?an to use ! crude ,corn j z x gr[s1 :y %\ld we n use also ! utmo/ ( our endeav\rs to extract ! mo/ pure ,ess5ce out ( m$ical ,h]bs1 & s to adm9i/] !m to ! ,sick2 ?an to use ! crude ,h]b z x comes out ( ! ,e>?8 ,& ?is ,i in/ance onely = example sake1 t x may appe> t a legitimal prep>ation exalte? a ?+ into a f> bett] /ate ?an x 0 be=e4 ,& ?is may be demon/rat$ by sundry examples1 if ne$ requir$1 b sure "h is no body t is su* an unwise ,tatl] z to d>e to oppose x4 ,=asmu* !n z ! case /&s ?us1 t an extract$1 pure1 & subtile ,m$ic9e1 op]ates f> m spe$ily & safely1 ?an :5 prep>$ aft] ! common mann]1 ,i judge x mu* amiss to conceal ! way t leade? !reunto1 & n to give directions = ! use & pr(it ( ones ,neighb\r4 ,nor inde$ c ,i say t ?is inv5tion ( prep>+ ,ess5ces ( ,h]bs did proce$ fir/ ( all f my self2 = 'tis unkn[n to me :at ano!r may ei!r h done1 or is able to d4 ,b ?is ,i "k1 t no body ha? hi!rto m5tion$ ! same ei!r 9 ,writ+s or o!rwise1 & t ?is prep>ation is no :]e kn[n or 9 use4 ,well be x z x w1 :e!r or no o!rs "k x z well z ,i1 or h kn[n x be=e me1 yet x ought to be accompt$ a good ?+1 t ,i br+ x =? to light = ! sake ( s _m sick ,p4 ,& x w\ld h be5 mu* m acceptable unto me1 if any body else _h publi%$ x be=e me1 & _h eas$ me ( ?is lab\r4 ,b t ,i may return to my purpose2 ,i w beg9 a brief b v cle> description ( ! way :]eby ! virtue ( ,h]bs is to be extract$ & conc5trat$1 t s by ?is means !y may be m effectually op]ative 9 ,diseases1 & be m commodi\sly adm9i/r$ ?an ! crude & unprep>$ ,h]b1 & x is to be done z foll[e?4 ,! ,prep>ation ( ! ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables4 ,take ( an ,h]b cleans$ f ! ,e>?1 & its )]$ & putrifi$ ,leaves1 bo? ,root1 ,/alk1 ,leaves1 ,se$ if !y may be _h1 z mu* z y li/1 b h[ev] let x be at ! lea/ "s fifty p\nds weight1 = ! ,f]m5tation w n succe$ s well 9 a less] quantity1 z if tak5 9 a due measure & pl5ty4 ,cut ! ,h]b1 c4 small1 p\r ,wat] h]eupon z mu* z is suffici5t to fill y\r ,copp] ,/ill1 )9 an h&s bread? ( ! top1 urge y\r fire some:at /rong1 & !re w di/ill =? a cle> & well smell+ ,wat]1 toge!r ) a little ,oil1 :i* y mu/ sep>ate f ! ,wat] by a tritory or sep>at+ glass1 & res]ve x ap>t3 !n take out ! ,h]bs rema9+ 9 ! ,/ill1 put m ( y\r ,h]bs 91 & di/il ! ,wat] & ,oil z be=e1 ?is repeat s long1 until y h di/ill$ all ! ,h]bs1 always sep>at+ ! ,oil f ! ,wat]1 & keep+ x ap>t4 ,n[ !n all ! ,h]bs be+ ?us di/ill$1 p\r wat] on !m aga91 & put !reto a spoonfull ( good new ,ale yea/1 & let !m f]m5t toge!r 9 a woodd5 ,vessel cov]$ ov] = "s ?ree or f\r ,days3 ,!n :5 ! ,h]b beg9s to leave (f work+1 'tis en\gh1 & is fitt$ to s5d =? 9 a volatile mann] by di/illation its mo/ pure p>ts1 viz4 ,salt & ,sulphur4 ,/ir ! matt] well ) a /ick1 t s bo? ?ick & ?9 may be well mix$ toge!r2 fill y\r ,/ill h]e)al1 give a fire by degrees1 t ! ,h]bs burn n too1 & ! ,_s ta/ ( an ,empyreume4 ,di/ill x ) a ,refrigatory s long z ! wat] ha? any sav\r1 ! :i* y may easily f9d by ta/+ x (t51 :5 ! wat] comes =? insipid cease f ! ,di/illation1 keep :at is di/ill$ =? 9 glasses3 ,!n empty y\r ,/ill & fill x aga9 ) m f]m5t$ ,h]bs1 ev5 )9 an h&s bread? ( ! top1 di/il !nce ! ,_s1 ! :i* s long repeat until !re rema9s no?+ ( ! ,h]b undi/ill$4 ,!n hav+ clean$ ! ,/ill & ,refrigatory1 p\r h]e9to all y\r di/ill$ ,spirits1 & rectifie !m1 take onely ! /rong ,spirits1 p\r out ! insipid wat] left 9 ! ,/ill2 rectifie ! ,_s aga9 9 an ,alembick 9 ,b4 ,m4 & x w aga9 put (f an insipid wat]2 & if ne$ be repeat ?is rectification yet once m 9 a glass ,alembick1 t s ! ,_s be+ exalt$ by a f>!r op]ation may become v /rong & subtil1 & its int]nal ,v]tue may be conc5trat$4 ,s !n1 n[ take ! ,h]b f :i* ! ,oil & ,spirits proce$$1 make !re( small ,balls :i* dry 9 ! ,sun or at ! ,fire1 burn !m unto ,a%es1 f :i* ,a%es extract ! ,salt ) ! insipid wat] left 9 rectify+ y\r ,_s1 & coagulate x3 ,?is ,salt y mu/ aga9 dissolve ) m new wat] & filt]1 & coagulate x & !n x is en\gh4 ,to "o "p ( ?is ,salt1 p\r two p>ts ( ! rectifi$ ,_s1 & g5tly ab/ract x 9 a ,b4 ,m4 & s ! ,_s w receive into x self asmu* z x ne$e? ( ! fix$ ,salt1 & br+ x ov] ) x self by ! ,alembick3 ,b ! fix$ ,salt holds back ! ,phlegm1 :i* z yet lurk$ 9 ! ,_s4 ,b n[ ! ,salt ?us moi/1 if x be aga9 fir$ 7or calc9$7 is z good z x 0 be=e4 ,to ?is ,_s ?us conc5trat$ ev5 to ! utmo/1 p\r an half or a ?ird "p ( ! ,oil y di/ill$ be=e out ( ! said ,h]b1 mix !m toge!r by %ak+ !m well1 & ! conc5trat$ & ,alkalizat$ ,_s w 9 a mom5t dev\r 8 said prop] ,oil1 & w all ( x be conv]t$ into a cle> efficaci\s & pleasant ,ess5ce4 ,9 :i* ,ess5ce ! volatile ,salt & ,sulphur ( t ,h]b are unit$ ) ! fix$ ,salt1 & are to be accompt$ (1 z a pleasant1 p5etrative1 efficaci\s ,ess5ce1 & fri5dly to nature2 ! :i* may be mix$ & pr(itably tak5 ) any ,liquor3 ,a few drops ( :i* h m ,v]tue ?an a :ole h&full ( ! crude ,h]b4 ,& ?is ,ess5ce be+ tak5 into ! ,body1 do? n onely op]ate m efficaci\sly 9 ^? k9ds ( ,diseases :i* ! ,h]b s]v$ = be=e its be+ ?us prep>$1 b do? also 7by reason ( its subtil purity7 m spe$ily display its ,v]tues1 & be+ ext]nally appli$1 do? 7by its ,od\r7 corroborate ! ,he>t & ,bra9 beyond all o!r1 h[ sweet & odorif]\s soev] ?ick5$ ,oils1 prep>$ ) ,civet1 ,musk & ,amb]grese2 all :i* x comp>$ ) ?is ,ess5ce1 are to be e/eem$ ( z a dead ,body3 ,= 9 ?is ,ess5ce1 ! volatile ,salt :i* is conjoyn$ ) ! ,oil1 do? pres5tly introduce 7or lead x inw>ds7 & make x subtil1 ev5 to ,admiration4 ,& s ?is ,m$ic9e s]ves z well = inw>d1 z = outw>d ,uses4 ,& c]ta9 x is1 t ! sweet ,od\r ( any ,h]b1 su* an "o z by :i* ! ,he>t might be com=t$1 z x 7 9 a mom5t1 do? sometimes effect m ?an ano!r com=t+ ,m$ic9e tak5 into ! ,body4 ,= ! ,he>t ( a ,man lives ( ! ,air1 z a ,fi% do? 9 ! ,wat]1 ! :i* be+ pure1 ! ,he>t becomes also well !reby1 & s on ! contr>y ill4 ,:y %\ld a ,man love to smell a ,fl[]1 did n ! sweet ,od\r com=t 8 ,he>t & ,bra91 & 7 n 8 ,spirits refre%$ !reby4 ,if !n ! ,fl[] & ,h]b effecte? ?us mu*1 :]e ! sweet & com=t+ ,spirits are z yet encompass$1 involv$1 wildly diffus$1 & ti$ to _! dead ,body2 :at w ! ,_s d1 be+ sep>at$ f ! ,body1 highly depurat$ & aga9 conc5trat$4 ,besides ! daily1 & 7to all7 well kn[n exp]i5ce1 t a pleasant ,air refre%e? ! ,he>t1 b a corrupt & infect$ ,air 7z is evid5t 9 ! "t ( ! ,plague7 do? 7on ! o!r h&7 debilitate x1 & pla9ly suffocate x2 ,x might be an easie matt] to produce ,hi/ories to prove & v]ifie ! same1 b t x w\ld be too t$i\s4 ,b yet ,i mu/ ne$s set d[n "h "o or two memorable ones1 = ! bett] confirmations sake ( my ,op9ion4 ,josephus de ,aco/a an acute & v exp]t ,philosoph]1 ( ! ,ord] ( ! ,jesuits1 wrote a ,book ( ! ,condition & ,prop]ty ( ! ,isles ( ! ,we/ ,indies newly f\nd out1 & among/ o!r ?+s 9 ! ?ird ,book1 & n9? ,*apt]1 speaks ( ?+s no less incr$ible ?an true1 conc]n+ ! nature ( "s ,w9ds :i* 79 "s ,prov9ces scituate beyond ,*ili7 leap d[n z x 7 f ! ,tops ( ,m\nta9s & ,des>ts1 & sai? ( !m1 t ^! ,w9ds1 d 7by reason ( ! notable pi]c+ cold7 n onely ca/ or ?r[ d[n = dead1 ! ,pass5g]s pass+ t way1 :o n dream+ ( any su* ?+ are n well provid$ aga9/ x1 b do? also :olly kill "s me]ly f t mo/ subtile ,cold1 s contr>y & extremely inimiciti\s to ! ,spirits & ,life ( ,man4 ,= ev5 z a pleasant & temp]ate ,air do? pres]ve & *]i% our vital ,_s1 & n\ri%e? x2 s on ! contr>y an intemp]ate & cold ,air1 do? suffocate & kill x3 ,! :i* ?+ is wont to happ5 to su* z sail at ,sea1 = !re ! ,air is infect$ by ! motion ( ! salt ,sea1 & do? s affect & debilitate ^? t are unaccu/om$ !reunto1 & especially _! ,bra91 ,he>t1 & ,v5tricle 7z we said above conc]n+ ! cold ,w9d1 9 ! ,des>ts ab\t ,*ili7 t x cause? m5 to vomit1 _! ,head & ,he>t pa9s !m1 !y loa? bo? ,meat & ,dr9k1 until !y are accu/om$ to ! ,air1 & c well brook x4 ,besides ?is /ory ,i w yet add ano!r1 to %ew t an infect$ ,air c br+ m detrim5t to ! life ( a man1 ?an any corporal ,poyson4 ,= a corporal ,poyson invades ! /oma* onely1 :i* by ! help ( ,nature do? easily expel ! same aga91 :i* is suffici5tly witness$ by all well kn[n ,hi/ories1 viz4 t a man ca/s out by vomit a ,poyson t is drunk d[n inw>dly1 b t spiritual ,poysons d ha/5 to ! ,he>t1 to suffocate ! vital ,_s1 unless a man be well arm$1 & ?is %all be in/anc$ unto y by ! foll[+ ,hi/ory4 ,ab\t "s #cj ye>s ago1 !re 7 two ,m\ntebanks at ,p>is1 t _h _! /ations n mu* di/ant f "o ano!r1 & !y did ea* ( !m to _! utmo/ comm5d _! own ,treacle :i* !y sold to ! ,inhabitants1 !reby to disp>age ea* o!r1 & ea* to allure ! m5 to himself onely4 ,b at la/ !y came to a b>ga9 betwixt !mselves1 :i* 0 ?is1 ea* ( !m %\ld def5d himself ) 8 own ,treacle1 aga9/ ! ,poyson ! "o %\ld give unto ! o!r1 & !reby def5d ! excell5cy ( 8 ,m$ic9e4 ,well1 "o ( !m takes a huge ,toad1 swall[s d[n "o half1 gives ! o!r half to 8 ,companion to dev\r1 ! :i* he also swall[$ & nei!r ( !m hurt4 ,! next day foll[+1 ! o!r invites 8 ,adv]s>y & us$ ?is ,/ratagem4 ,he took a ,vip]1 toge!r ) a ,toad & put !m into a ,drum1 add+ h]eto an h&full ( ,salt1 & ord]$ ! ,drum to be beat5 a :ile ) ,drum-/icks1 ) :i* unwont$ noise bo? ! ,s]p5t & ,toad be+ enrag$1 brea!d =? _! spiritual ,v5ome1 & fill$ all ! ,drum h]e)3 ,?is done1 he bid 8 gue/ put 8 nose to ! hole ( ! ,drum1 :i* is usually ab\t ! middle ( x1 = ! lett+ =? ( ! s\nd1 :o z soon z ev] he _h drawn 9 ! spiritual ,v5ome1 fell backw>ds & di$ pres5tly1 n dream+ any su* matt]1 nor und]/&+ t ! spirits ei!r good or bad h z effectual op]ation ^u ! body1 z a corporal ,poyson ha?4 ,i h n ins]t$ ^! two /ories1 to fill ! ,pap] up ) words1 b to %ew1 t ,spirits be+ sep>at$ & fre$ f _! bodies1 are 9 !re virtue & op]ation an hundr$ times /rong] ?an ! bodies !mselves are1 ?\gh conjo9$ ) _! ,spirits4 ,! :i* ?+ do? z well take place 9 su* subjects t are :olsome & fri5dly to ,man's nature1 z 9 ^! "h rehe>s$4 ,x is abundantly kn[n h[ _m good & subtile ,spirits ,i h describ$ = ! sake ( ! ,sick1 9 my second "p ( ,philosophical ,furnaces2 yet few are "h to be f\nd t set ab\t ! prep>ation ( !m4 ,among/ :i* ,spirits1 t ( ,sal ,armoniack is n ! meane/1 :i* because ( its p5etrat+ & temp]ate heat1 do? exhibit a mo/ pres5t op]ation1 & is a ,_s wor? all ,m5's k1 & wor?y e :]e to be _h at ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops4 ,yet ,i h n z yet se5 x any :]e to be _h1 ?\gh ,i describ$ a %ort easie way ( prep>+ ( x3 ,b ( ?is 7if ,god w7 m %all be spok5 9 ! next "p1 :]e we treat ( su* ,m$icam5ts z are prep>$ out ( ,animals4 ,su* z are _! volatile ,salts1 & fix$ ones1 :]e9 a great virtue lie? hidd51 & are 79 "s cases7 to be f> pref]r$ be=e ^? ,m$icam5ts t are made out ( ,vegetables4 ,b yet ?\gh x be ?us1 ,i _c b admoni% "h t good & subtile ,m$ic9es are to be circumspectly us$1 & n to be adm9i/r$ to ! ,sick 9 a great] quantity ?an _! nature w be>4 ,good & s\nd ,w9e is able to com=t1 & cons]ve 9 heal?1 ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & :ole ,body ( him t use? x aright4 ,:]eas ano!r t use? x immod]ately1 ev5 ! same ,w9e is able to inflame & infect 8 ,lungs & ,liv]1 to possess 8 ,head1 to br+ a trembl+ into 8 ,h&s1 & a ,g\t into 8 ,feet1 to weak5 8 ,sight1 & to fill 8 ,re9s & ,bladd] ) ! ,/one2 & = ?is end x 0 nev] giv5 by ,god1 nor gott5 ) s mu* lab\r1 b 0 creat$ onely to s]ve = ! heal? ( ,man4 ,o :at curi\s secrets d lie hidd5 9 ! ,w9e onely 7n to speak ( ,corn & o!r ,fruits7 all :i* ! ,_w nei!r kn[s nor c>es to "k1 & ,i h det]m9$ ) my self to publi%1 9 my ,vegetable ,"w1 b yet x is at ! pleasure ( ,god1 :e!r he w p]mit s to d or n4 ,x is suffici5tly manife/ by ,w9e alone1 t ! abuse ( a ?+ hurts n ! abus$ subject1 & ! same may be said ( o!r p5etrat+ ,m$ic9es1 ^: op]ation is accord+ z y use !m4 ,we d n suff] a ,*ild or a ,fool1 nei!r ( :i* are compos m5tis1 to m$dle ) a %>p ,knife1 = fe> le/ !y %\ld hurt bo? !mselves & o!rs too2 b n[ a ,wise ,man use? x aright1 & kn[s h[ to employ x bo? to 8 own & ! use ( o!r ,m54 ,if !n "o hurts ano!r ) a ,knife1 ! fault lies n 9 ! ,smi? t made x1 because he gave x su* a ke5 edge1 b 9 him r t us$ x amiss4 ,?us mu* ,i judg$ x wor? ! :ile to advise y (1 le/ haply "s ( ! ,ess5ces :i* ,i h describ$1 %\ld und]go a wrong c5sure1 z if !y 7 too hot1 b if !y %\ld1 x may be kn[n :at answ] to give4 ,= ,i confess t too mu* heat do? z well ext+ui% ! ,vital ,_s 7see+ x is a temp]ate w>m? t is its life & nutrim5t7 z ! cold1 :i* is an enemy to nature3 & !re=e y are "h taught n to dr9k d[n ^! fi]y ,ess5ces z if !y 7 y\r ord9>y dr9k1 b !y mu/ be wisely adm9i/r$1 viz4 #a1 #b1 #c1 or #d drops at a "t accord+ z ! ,pati5t is1 9 a spoonfull ( ,ale1 ,w9e1 or o!r liquors4 ,& s ! ,m$ic9e p5etrate? ?r\gh ! :ole body1 & p]=me? t effect :i* ,god ha? giv5 x4 ,b ?is is to be kn[n1 t ! =ce & ess5ce ( all good & :olsome ,h]bs consi/e? ( heat1 ! :i* by h[ mu* ! m x is dilat$ & diffus$ ?r\gh\t ! body ( t ,h]b1 s mu* ! less obs]vable is x2 & by h[ mu* x is contract$1 by s mu* ! m visibly & s5sibly is x appreh5d$4 ,:atsoev] yields a temp]ate heat1 is acceptable & :olsome to nature2 & contr>ily1 :atsoev] refrig]ate? too mu*1 all t is inimiciti\s & deadly1 & ?is ev5 e "o1 to :om nature is 9 any small measure kn[n1 is en=c$ to ackn[l$ge4 ,! dea? & de/ruction ( ! life ( ,man1 is no o!r ?+ sav+ a dissimilitude & contr>iety1 :]eby t :i* is alike & temp]ate is de/roy$ & dissipat$1 :e!r x be done by too mu* heat or too mu* cold1 'tis bo? on ! same mann]4 ,too mu* heat do? exhau/ ! /r5g? out ( a ,man's body1 j z a great fire draws to its self a less]4 ,b a mighty cold drives ! _s & life ( a ,man to ! he>t1 & is worse ?an ! heat1 b yet m ins5sible1 & ?is is cle>ly evid5t 9 ,w9e1 :i* be+ set 9 a ,vessel at ! fire1 ! ,sun1 or "s w>m place1 ! heat draws to x self ! _s & life ( ! ,w9e1 & leaves beh9d an insipid or unsavory matt]1 because l covets its l1 b if a ,vessel fill$ ) ,w9e1 be set 9 an int5se cold1 t cold do? n attract ! ,_s z ! ,fire did2 b hates x z be+ unlike x1 drives x into a little room into ! c5t] ( ! ,vessel1 s t hav+ brok5 ! ,vessel & sep>at$ ! ,ice1 ! _s w be f\nd :ole by x self1 :i* o!rwise1 & 9 ! heat did asc5d & might be caught 9 a ,receiv] set h]eto ,s !n1 ! ,_s is con/ra9$ z well by too mu* cold1 z by too mu* heat to =sake its ,s\l & ,habitation & leave x to ! p[] ( ,dea?4 ,& _m ?+s might be spok5 bo? ( ! nature ( heat & cold :i* are und]/ood b by few4 ,!re lies hidd5 !re9 great ,arcanums :i* is n at all fit = ! contemn]s to be acqua9t$ )all4 ,an hot & temp]ate ,air1 & ! light ( ! day be+ disp]s$ widely or a f> (1 are ! graces & virtue ( ,god4 ,b ! conc5trat$ hot ,air & ,light ( ! ,day1 :at c !y be else b ,god himself1 ! ,habitation ( pure ,spirits4 ,! d>ksome & cold night is no?+ else1 b ! emitt$ & widely disp]s$ or dilat$ curse & wra? ( ,god4 ,b ! conc5trat$ & d>k night is no?+ else b ! et]nally mortify+ p[] & c5t] ( all evil1 & ,habitation ( evil ,spirits1 :]e is h[l+ & gna%+ ( ,tee?4 ,d b a little consid]1 :at is x t a little conc5trat$ h&full z x 7 ( ! ,sun w n d8 w n ! heat k9dle ,wood1 z x 7 9 a mom5t1 & melt ,lead & ,t98 :at w\ld n ! ,sun d if int]cept$ ! bread? ( ?ree or f\r paces8 )\t d\bt x w\ld suffice to melt ,iron & ,copp]4 ,b x exce$s all und]/&+ to guess if ! %9+ ,sun 7 conc5trat$ a miles bread? :at w\ld x !n d4 ,b yet x is likely t x w\ld burn up ! :ole ,_w 9 a mom5t1 & make x vani% away 9 smoak1 %\ld ! ,sun %9e on x 9 ?is wise4 ,?is may be demon/rat$ by ! contact & union ( ! ,sun's beams 9 ,concave "o a burn+ ,glass4 ,& if we are unable to behold ! light ( ! ,sun1 :5 a little collect$ by "s in/rum5t because ! brightness !re( is su*1 z to hurt ! ,sight2 :o is able to /& be=e ! ,sun x self1 7& yet he is b z an egress or out-gone virtue ( ,god7 mu* less be=e ,god himself :o is ! ,c5t] ( light4 ,& c\ld ! d>kness be s conc5trat$ z ! light is1 :at an incompreh5sible & dreadfull mon/] 7su* z ,dea?1 ! ,devil1 & ! inf]nal ,pit are7 %\ld we see1 :i* ,god 9 m]cy prev5t4 ,= by h[ mu* ! fair]1 excell5t]1 & m unutt]able ! conc5trat$ light is1 z be+ ! div9e pres5ce & cl>ity1 by s mu* mu/ ! conc5trat$ d>kness be ! m horrible & m dreadfull1 = ^! two are contr>ies4 ,i may haply h made too wide a digression1 b yet ^! ?+s are well wor? y\r consid]ation1 t s x may ev5 f h5ce appe> h[ little ! nature ( man is able to abide ! extreams & c5t]s ( ei!r heat or cold1 = ei!r ( ^! is a dea? & poison1 b _! temp]ature is ! life ( a man4 ,=asmu* !re=e z a ,physician ought to be a ,philosoph] & ,spagyri/1 & su* an "o :o ha? nature 9 8 h& & p[]1 x is n difficult = him to f9d out a true temp]ature1 :i* may give to nature t :i* %e desires & /&s 9 ne$ (4 ,?us n[ x is h]eby prov$1 t my ,vegetable ,ess5ces are n to be !re=e %unn$1 because !y are 9 !mselves hot1 = !n we might ^u ! same acc\nt %un ,god too1 :o 9 himself is a consum+ ,fire2 b x lies 9 ! ,physicians h&s to temp]ate & mod]ate ^! k9ds ( ,ess5ces ) prop] & suitable vehicles1 accord+ z be/ conduce? to ! help ( ! ,sick4 ,moreov] ! ext]nal use ( ^? ,ess5ces is v notable 9 ! cold affects ( ! memb]s1 9 :i* case !y are a pres5t help3 = ! volatile ,_s is z x 7 a lead+ vehicle to ! ,oil & volatile ,salt1 & ! use ( !m is pleasant1 if a little ,cotton be h]e) impregnat$1 & s put to ! ,no/rils & smelt to4 ,x do? mo/ notably vivifie 79 "t ( infect$ ,air7 & com=t ! ,spirits1 pres]ves ! he>t f ! corrupt ,air & contage\s ,vap\rs4 ,x do? also correct & refre% ! p5t up ,air 9 ,p>lors & ,*amb]s1 c4 if ! ,glass :]e9 !y be1 be op5$ & expos$ to ! ,air1 f :5ce ! subtile ,ess5ce may be )\t ceas+ diffus$ into ! ,air1 & make ! room smell sweet4 ,s t :osoev] is already 9 ! room1 or goe? h]e9to w be refre%$ ) ! fri5dl9ess ( ! ,od\r4 ,nor are !y v de> nei!r to him t kn[s h[ rightly to prep>e !m1 & is n to seek 9 manual op]ations4 ,b n[ ?is me?od 7:i* ,i h spok5 (7 s]ves = su* ,h]bs onely z may be _h fre% & pl5ty1 & n s well = =reign ,h]bs1 dri$ ,spices1 ,woods1 ,se$s1 & ,roots1 = !y require ano!r way :i* is z foll[e?4 ,process = ,spices1 c4 ,=asmu* z t extrane\s well smell+ ,vegetables are n e :]e to be _h1 z our home-gr[n ,h]bs are1 we mu/ deal m sp>+ly ) !m1 & t on ?is wise4 ,!y mu/ be p[d]$1 & to e p\nd mu/ be put five or six p\nds ( common wat]1 & be mac]at$ "s ?ree or f\r days 9 a w>m place 7:e!r x be ,root1 ,wood1 ,h]b1 ,se$1 or ! l7 !n put !m into a ,/ill & by ,di/illation draw accord+ to ,art "s "p ( ! wat]1 & !re w come =? toge!r h]e)all an ,oil ( t ,h]b or ,fruit1 :i* y mu/ sep>ate f ! wat]s & keep by x self1 untill y get ! ,_s & volatile ,salt also1 ! :i* are to be joyn$ ) ! ,oil & be conv]t$ into a sweet ,ess5ce4 ,!n take out ! wat] t rema9s toge!r ) ! ,vegetable out ( ! ,/ill1 put x 9 a wood5 ,vessel1 & add h]eto ! wat] y di/ill$ & put !reto s _m p\nds ( ,sug> z ! ,vegetable weigh$4 ,:5 y\r ,sug> is dissolv$ 9 ! ,wat]1 mix !re) new ,ale-ye/1 & let x /& 9 a w>mi% place1 & ! ,spice w f]m5t z if x 7 a new ,h]b2 :5 x ha? done work+1 put x into y\r ,/ill1 & x w yield a ,_s1 l z ! new fre% ,h]bs did1 & su* an "o z w bo? ta/ & smell /rong ( t ,se$ or ,wood y di/ill$1 ! :i* y ought to rectifie z is said be=e3 ! residue is to be burnt into a%es1 ! ,salt is to be extract$1 & ! ,_s to be !nce di/ill$1 ) :i* ! ,oil is to be conjoyn$ accord+ to ! be=e prescrib$ weight4 ,n4 ,b4 ,n[ =asmu* z ! outl&i% ,spices c sc>ce be di/ill$ 9 quantity en\gh at "o "t onely1 s z to yield ,salt en\gh out ( ! rema9d] !re(1 x w be well en\gh1 to use ! ,salt ( ano!r ,h]b1 in/ead ( its own1 or 9 defect ( t too1 y may use highly depurat$ ,salt ( ,t>t> z a sub/itute1 b yet x is bett] to use its own prop] ,salt1 provid$ x may be _h4 ,?is is ! true & g5u9e description1 h[ ! ,ess5ces bo? ( our own home-gr[n ,vegetables1 & likewise ( =reign & dry ,vegetables are to be prep>$4 ,n[ rema9s t we describe ! virtue & efficacy ( ! prep>$ ,ess5ces2 & ?is ,i c\ld d1 w\ld x n be too t$i\s1 viz4 to describe ! virtues & efficacy ( ! sev]al ,h]bs4 ,b see+ !re are already ,books t are full !re(1 ,i look ^u x z sup]flu\s to repeat ! same1 b ref] ! well m9d$ ,read]1 to ^? k9d ( ,h]bals :i* treat ( ! virtues ( ! said ,h]bs4 ,= :atsoev] virtues ! ,h]b ei!r gre5 or dry ab\nds )all1 its ,ess5ce possesse? ! same mu* m excell5tly1 z be+ :at is br\ght into a small compass1 & s multipli$3 :]eas o!rwise a good "p ( ! ,h]b goes to ! said conta9$ v]tues2 especially ( our ,h]bs "h 9 ,g]many1 9 :i* ! v]tue is widely disp]s$1 & x is !re=e f> m advis$ly done to collect !m into a n>r[] room1 t !y may be ! m commodi\sly adm9i/r$4 ,?is moreov] is well wor? ! not+2 viz4 t we c se>* out ! ,v]tues ( all ,vegetables by _! ,signature1 f> bett] ?an by read+ ^? ,books t are compos$ ( scraps f "o1 & scraps f ano!r c4 ,nei!r is x s well always to acquiesce 9 ! ,writ+s ( ! ,anci5ts1 :o also rema9$ ignorant ( su* ?+s z ,god taught !m n1 by nature4 ,pray :at ,ma/] is !re ( k t nev] err$ f ! tru?8 & :o is x t y c 9 all ?+s safely tru/8 ,o6 ,i c\ld wi%1 t we c\ld b reade1 & und]/& ! ,writ+s & ,signs ( ! said ,h]bs1 by :i* x speake? ) u1 we %\ld n ne$ s _m s$uc+ ,books4 ,:o ,i pray exalt$ ,moses1 ,daniel1 ,joseph1 ,solomon1 & _m o!r ,philosoph]s1 to su* an height ( ,wis$om & ,art8 ,x 0 onely ,god1 :o yet lives & c at any "t easily doe :atev] he =m]ly c\ld3 :o c d\bt z t\*+ him1 :5 ,god m9ds ! enlightn+ or bless+ ( any "o ) 8 ,gifts1 he makes no use ( any ,books1 = ?is purpose1 & s in/ruct out ( !m1 nor do? he dispute or controv]t ) him4 ,we %\ld seek unto ?is ,ma/] & le>n f him1 & n out ( ! elegantly writt5 ,arabian1 ,grcian & ,lat9e ,books4 ,b n[ ! _w is come to su* an height ( pride & err\r1 t x c nei!r believe nor compreh5d t any "o c le>n ought b 9 ! ,s*ools1 & yet ! mo/ exp]t & mo/ fam\s m5 t ev] liv$ 9 ! _w1 arriv$ to t fam\s light ( nature )\t mak+ use ( ! ,s*ools1 & ! ?+s t !y wrote1 !y did n publi% !m 9 a /range ,language1 b 9 _! own ,"m ,tongue1 z is suffici5tly evid5t4 ,& ?is is ! say+ to ?is v day1 viz4 ,:5ce ha? ?is man 8 und]/&+1 & 0 nev] br$ up 9 ! ,s*ools8 ,i knew him f 8 y\?1 & t he _h no?+ 9 him4 ,alas good ,sir1 y are v wise4 ,br\ght y ) y into ! ,_w m ?an ,i did8 ,7 n y born a nak$ ,infant z well z ,i1 & t skill :i* any "o ha?1 receiv$ x he f 8 ,p>5ts1 h]$it>y8 ,is x n ! gift ( ,god1 :e!r x be mu* or little8 ,art do? n consi/ 9 ! v>iety ( /range ,languages1 b 9 exp]i5ce4 ,x is "o ,art to und]/& & speak sev]al ,tongues1 x is ano!r ,art to calculate ! ,c\rse ( ! ,sun1 ,moon & ,/>s1 & to pr$ict f !m ! ,*anges ( ,times & ,seasons4 ,aga91 x is ano!r ,art to prep>e & purifie ! ,nature1 ,prop]ties1 ,v]tue & ,efficacy ( all ! ,vegetables1 p>tly = ! cons]vation ( ! ,life ( ,man1 & p>tly = div]t+ accid5tal ,diseases1 & to "k h[ to use !m z ne$ requires4 ,besides x is ano!r ,art1 to get out ( ! ,e>? ^? _m r>e k9ds ( ! wond]full ,creatures ( ,god1 & ^? ,fruits ( ! ,e>? z ! ,m9]als & ,metals1 = ,man's use1 7:i* is ! ,end !y 7 creat$ =1 & :i* we _c want7 & to depurate !m by ! ,fire1 to transmute !m out ( "o =m into ano!r bett] =m1 & to h ! k1 und]/&+ & exp]i5ce ( !m all4 ,z conc]n+ ! signature ( ,h]bs1 by :i* ,god tea*e? u _! hidd5 ,v]tues1 _m ?+s might be said1 & x 7 to be wi%'d1 t su* a k 7 e>ne/ly desir$1 & s\ght aft] by all ^? t deal 9 ,physick1 & d !ncefrom get _! food1 !re w\ld n !n be s mu* ne$ ( tr\bl+ ones ,bra9s ) s _m =reign & dome/ick ,writ+s1 :]e y %all f9d "o ga9say+ ano!r1 & s leave !y z d\btfull :at p>ty we 7 be/ addict our selves unto & believe2 b n[ we may easily f9d out ! c]ta9ty & tru? by _! signature1 & di/+ui% :at is errone\s1 & proce$ on ) m safety 9 all ! practise1 yea & 9 "t too 7by ,god's p]mission7 come into a f> bett] ,/ate4 ,& "h y are to rememb]1 t ! signature ( ,h]bs1 d %ew a ,physician _! ,v]tues z well z ,books d1 = inde$ !y r trace by-pa?s1 ?an walk 9 ! way ( tru?4 ,& "h w\ld be a v conv5i5t place to treat ( ! signatures ( ,vegetables1 b =asmu* z ,i h writt5 a peculi> ,book conc]n+ !m 7:i* ,god will+7 %all sudd5ly come abroad1 let ! fri5dly ,read] h a little pati5ce & expect x1 :]e9 he %all f9d ?+s wond]full & unhe>d (4 ,b t !re may appe> "s foot/eps !re( 9 ?is fir/ "p1 viz4 by :at means y are to meet ) ,diseases by ! ,ess5ces :i* ,i h describ$ above1 ,i c\ld n omit ! reckon+ up ( "s specifical ones1 :i* ,i h prov$ by mo/ c]ta9 exp]i5ce to be good aga9/ "s pr9cipal & well kn[n ,diseases3 ,t is to say1 9 ! ,g\t1 !re is ,hellebore b especially ,hellebora/] 7:i* is a k9d ( ,ellebore7 ! ,g]man's ,tobacco1 & ! ,tobacco ( ! ,we/ ,indies are a s+ul> specifick & mo/ notable asswag] & help] 9 all ,podagrical griefs4 ,n[ ! ,physician %\ld "k & und]/&1 :at ! reason is t ,ellebore & ,tobacco ought to be us$ 9 su* k9ds ( ,diseases4 ,!n = ! /one1 ,i comm5d ! ,ess5ce ( ! se$ ( ! ,a% or ,a%-keys be=e all o!r /one-break+ ,diuretick ,m$ic9es4 ,= v]ily v _m m5 h 7by t same ,m$ic9e7 be5 fre$ & re/or$ to heal?1 :o h la9 sick ( x _m ye>s1 insomu* t aft] _! dea? !re ha? n be5 f\nd 79 anatomiz+ !m7 n s mu* z ! lea/ foot/ep !re( ei!r 9 _! ,re9s or ,bladd]3 ,& yet be=e !y us$ ?is ,m$ic9e1 !y 7 almo/ e day pa9$ ) ! same4 ,?is specifick is made ( ! se$ ( ,a%1 :i* is usually ripe 9 ,autumn1 ! se$ y are fir/ ( all to bruise well1 & !n mix+ wat] !re) di/il x into y\r ,/ill1 & sep>ate ! ,oil f ! ,wat]1 & r$uce x into small ,morsels or ,tro*es ) ,sug>1 = y\r daily use4 ,b a :ole sack full1 & z mu* z a man c c>ry1 w sc>ce yield y an ,ounce or two ( ,oil3 & "o ,ounce ( ?is ,oil w suffice = two p\nds ( ,sug>1 = a great] quantity makes ! ,sug> too unpleasant2 = ! ,oil ( ! ,a%-keys is v unpleasant & nause\s1 insomu* t x w provoke to vomit1 if too mu* ( x be tak51 o!rwise x p]=ms wond]full effects 9 ?is case4 ,b n[ if out ( :at rema9s beh9d1 y d 7by ! means ( f]m5tation7 di/il its ,_s1 & aft] its conc5tration extract ! fix$ ,salt out ( ! ,a%es1 & unite x ) ! ,oil1 !n w y h a p]fect ,m$ic9e1 & mo/ high specifick 9 ! /one4 ,& see+ t we treat onely ( ,vegetables 9 ?is "p1 x w n be exp$i5t to mix h]e) ! ,animal & ,m9]al m$icam5ts1 b 9 ! second "p some:at %all be m5tion$ ( ,animals1 :i* do? efficaci\sly br+ =? /ony & g\ty ,hum\rs4 ,insomu* t ! ,ur9e ( su* a sick ,p]son1 do? 7aft] ! use ( ?is ,m$ic9e7 be+ heat$ at ! fire1 coagulate 7l ,*eese or ,c[s ,milk7 9 ! mann] ( natural ,calx vive t is made out ( /ones4 ,!re is likewise among/ ! ,m9]als1 "o ( !m t efficaci\sly drives out ! /one & g\ty ,hum\rs1 :i* also we %all speak (1 9 its due place1 viz4 9 ! ?ird "p4 ,9 "s int]nal affects ( ! ,liv] & ,sple51 & 9 all concret$ ,blood be x f a bl[1 fall1 or any o!r accid5t1 ! ,ess5ce ( ,/4 ,john's wort be>s ! *iefe/ note3 ,= x bani%e? away all pa9s1 resolve? congeal'd ,blood1 & heale? an hurt 7or w\nd$7 affect provid$ ! evil be n too invet]ate4 ,z = ! ,ut]9e affects ( ,wom51 :5 ! ,womb ha? tak5 ,cold & is mov$ out ( its place1 or o!rwise hurt1 ! :i* produce? to ,wom5 _m difficult & *ronical ,diseases2 ! ,ess5ces ( ,tobacco1 ,h5bane1 7( all sorts7 be+ appli$ by means ( a ,spunge 9 a ,ut]9e ,in/rum5t1 are a mo/ c]ta9 l5ative & sure ,m$ic9e3 !y re/ore ! ,matrix to its place & quietude1 & heal all o!r infirmities4 ,9 weak decrepid & decay$ m51 :at w n ! true ,ess5ce ( ,roses & ,c9amon d8 if (t5 tak51 x com=ts ! ,he>t & ,bra9 above all o!r ,m$icam5ts3 ,b ?is ,ess5ce mu/ be prep>$1 & conc5trat$ into a n>r[ room1 t s "o or two drops1 :e!r put on ! ,tongue1 or put to ! ,nose1 may corroborate ! :ole ,body by its v]tue1 & ! /&] by may h en\gh to d to admire its sweet ,od\r4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if any "o ha? a m9d to make su* an ,ess5ce1 x behoves him t he fir/ gets ! true ,oil ( ,roses1 :i* is di/ill$ out ( ! yell[ ,?rums on :i* ! ,roses gr[1 & n out ( ,lignum ,rhodium1 & is gott5 out by ! m$iation ( wat] 7b y mu/ n f]m5t !m be=e y h gott5 _! ,oil7 !n aft]w>ds f]m5t !m ) new ,yea/1 :]eby y may get _! ,_s1 = if y obs]ve n ?is me?od1 y w effect no?+1 ! reason is ?is3 because if y set !m a f]m5t+ fir/1 ! ,oil 7z be+ ! be/ & mo/ efficaci\s "p7 is mix$ & unit$ ) ! ,_s1 & s widely dilat$1 t x w be a h>d matt] aga9 to conc5trate x4 ,well1 :at %all ,i ne$ say m ( ! v]tue & efficacy ( ! vegetable ,ess5ces1 see+ t ! ,nature & ,v]tue ( !m is en\gh kn[n already3 ,b yet ?us mu* ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 t ,i h n 9 all my life "t se5 any ?+ done1 :i* 0 m sweet1 fri5dly & efficaci\s1 ?an ^! ,ess5ses ( ,vegetables4 ,= if ! ,ess5ces are b prep>$ accord+ to ?is description ( m9e1 we c h>dly be satisfi$ ) _! ,od\r1 especially if made out ( well smell+ ,h]bs1 z ,roses1 ,violets1 ,clove-gilli-fl[]s1 ,bawm1 ,camomile1 ,p5nyroyal1 & o!r su* l4 ,besides su* k9d ( ,ess5ces may be made out ( ,gums1 :5 _! ,oil is driv5 =? by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 7le/ else !y sav\r ( an ,empyreum1 & become unpleasant7 b ) ?is ,proviso t y use ! ,alcalizat$ well swell+ ,_s ( "s o!r ,h]b1 ^: ,od\r is n mu* unlike1 = ! ,gums d n af=d a ,_s4 ,n[ !re's ,assa ,ftida1 or ,b5zo91 ,/orax1 ,ma/ick1 ,camphire1 ,amb]1 & ! l1 nay ev5 ,civet1 ,musk1 & ,amb]grese may be r$uc$ into v fair & pellucid ,ess5ces1 by an ,alcolizat$ ,_s1 & be r5d]$ f> m pleasant ?an ! common ,musk1 ,amb]grese1 & ,civet3 ,= ! volatile ,salt conta9$ 9 ! ,_s1 makes ! ,body volatile & spiritual1 s t at ! op5+ ( ! ,glass1 :]e9 su* an ,ess5ce is1 ! :ole room w be fill$ ) ! sweetness ( ! ,od\r3 ,b m ( ?is 9 ! second & next foll[+ "p1 :]e9 %all be taught1 by :at means a sweet ,od\r may be extract$ out ( our small ,animals 9 ,g]many1 n unlike to ,civet4 ,:at %all ,i say m1 me?9ks ,i h done en\gh1 he t und]/&s n ?is1 w\ld mu* less und]/& ! ?+s t are m subtil1 %\ld !y be describ$4 ,& ?\gh ,i c\ld %ew a f> m comp5di\s way ( prep>+ ,ess5ces1 yet haply ! +ratitude ( ! ,_w be+ consid]$1 ?is t ,i h already done is too mu*1 & if any is m9d$ to c>p at ^! "h1 let him fir/ give u bett] ?an ^!1 b !y w h a c>e h[ !y attempt t4 ,= he t is end[$ ) und]/&+1 ev5 he also und]/&s t ! lab\r & dilig5ce ( ano!r man is n 9 ! lea/ to be dise/eem$1 = ! tru? w rema9 tru? ?\gh nev] s mu* expos$ to injuries4 ,& z we h said1 t good & efficaci\s ,ess5ces1 may be prep>$ out ( pleasant & well smell+ ,h]bs3 ,ev5 s by ! same rule may ill smell+ ones be made out ( bad smell+ ,vegetables & ,animals1 :i* also h _! use & are pr(itable1 z 9 ! suffocation ( ! ,matrix1 :]e1 7= ! mo/ "p7 su* ?+s t egregi\sly /9k are appli$ to ,wom5s ,no/rils1 t 7by _! griev\s smell7 !y may impead & repress ! ris+ up ( ! ,womb3 ,& ?is do? sometimes succe$ v prosp]\sly2 ^! are ,assa ,ftida1 ,ca/oreum1 burnt ,rags1 burnt ,fea!rs & su* l1 :i* yield a mo/ fil?y ,od\r3 ,& if n[ ! unprep>$ ,body1 9 :i* ! ,od\r lies l>gely dilat$ do? nev]!less p]=m notable ,op]ations1 :at w\ld x be ?9k y if ! ,oil ( su* bad smell+ ?+s 7 conjoyn$ ) ! volatile ,alcolizat$ ,_s8 ,i say x w\ld d m ?an ! crude ,body1 n onely t51 b tw5ty or ?irty times m4 ,b among/ all ! fetid & ill smell+ ?+s1 :i* are n inimiciti\s to ,nature1 ^! ,i f9d ! /ronge/1 viz4 ! black ,oil ( ,t>t>1 :i* is drawn =? by di/illation1 & t too :i* is di/ill$ out ( ,goats horns1 ,hogs ho(s1 ,birds fea!rs1 & ! ,hairs ( all ,animals1 all :i* d /9k extreamly1 & yet are n hurtfull unto man1 z ^? ,/9ks are :i* proce$ f rott5ness1 z f dead ,bea/s1 ,fi%es1 rott5 ,eggs1 & su* l1 ^: /9k is :olly inimiciti\s to ! ,_s ( ,life1 d ?reat5 its de/ruction1 & are 7z mu* z possible c be7 to be %unn$4 ,= ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & :ole ,body is !re) infect$1 & debilitat$4 ,b :y su* /rong smell+ ,oils z ^? are1 t come f ,bea/s horns1 ,hairs1 & ,ho(s1 d n p]=m ! same1 %all be told 9 ! foll[+ second "p1 :]e we w treat ( ,animals & ( su* p>ts ( !m1 z may be made use ( = ,m$ic9e4 ,& ?us w ,i put an end to ! fir/ "p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 & w\ld h ! ,read] admoni%$ t 7if he w\ld use ?is my ,description ( ,ess5ces7 he w\ld h a wat*full ,eye by :om !y are prep>$1 & n tru/ e ,body t ha? sc>ce salut$ ev5 ! v fir/ entrance ( ,art1 & yet d>es to make ,m$icam5ts1 & adm9i/] !m to o!rs4 ,= "u ?is cov]+ w be ex]cis$ great deceit1 = "s w n = _! ga9 sake1 be/[ s mu* ,lab\r & ,co/s1 z to make ,ess5ces out ( good & new ,h]bs1 b scrape up any ?+1 t !reby !y might onely br+ =? some:at or o!r t may resemble ! ,od\r & ,sav\r ( ! ,h]b4 ,& al?\gh su* ,ess5ces %\ld be prep>$ ( "s ( ! be/ ,vegetables1 yet ! covet\sness ( pr(it may cause t ! ,_s be 9 too great a quantity mix$ ) ! ,oils1 :i* may easily be done1 if to "o "p ( ,oil1 five1 eight1 t51 or twelve p>ts ( ,_s be tak51 because ! ,_s is easi] to be _h ?an ! ,oil1 7:]eas accord+ to my prescription two or ?ree p>ts are to be tak5 onely7 & !re=e may y easily conjecture1 t su* ,ess5ces are f> less efficaci\s2 = ! greate/ virtue consi/s 9 ! ,oil1 ! :i* be+ by ! ,alcalizat$ ,_s1 made volatile & p5etrable1 is introduc$ 7or c>ri$ m inw>ds47 ,& besides ?is is n all1 b !re may be ano!r abuse too1 z :5 a ,man will+ to sp>e 8 own lab\r1 do? n himself make ! ,oils1 b buys !m *eap f "s sweet ,p[d] mak]s1 :i* ,oils may 7& sometimes 'tis s7 h 9 l5g? ( "t lo/ _! mo/ subtile "p1 & are become rank & clammy1 & s makes use ( su*1 f :5ce no laudable matt] c be effect$1 z is manife/ to e ,body4 ,b admit x be s1 t new ,oils c nei!r be _h nor prep>$ ) y\r own h&1 because ( ! defect ( ! ,commodity1 yet may su* ,oils z are nev] s old & nev] s mu* clammy be r5dr$ usefull1 if !y are fir/ di/ill$ & !n rectifi$ 9 a ,retort1 by ,_s ( ,salt3 ,= !n !y come ov] cle>1 & become fit = an ,alkalizat$ ,_s to dissolve !m1 :i* su* ,oils z are old w n d4 ,?is ,i ?\ght good to advise1 le/ haply he t ?9ks he enjoys a good ,m$ic9e1 %\ld impute ! blame to me1 or lay ! fault to ! ,ess5ce1 :5 ! effect answ]s n 8 expectation3 ,= ?us x ha? hi!rto hapn$ to my ,m$icam5ts1 & do? ev5 to ?is day fall out s1 viz4 t v _m 79 sundry places7 d falsely pret5d z if !y knew my secrets1 b 'tis untrue1 & a me] diabolical c\z5age1 = !y adm9i/] _! own unpr(itable ,m$icam5ts1 sell+ !m = m9e1 & especially my ,panacea & ,t9cture ( ,antimony1 :i* not)/&+ ha? no aff9ity ) m9e1 & :at is m too !y fe> n to affirm t su* ,m$icam5ts are made by my univ]sal ,m5/ruum 7:i* !y nei!r und]/& nor "k h[ to use47 ,& because "h falls 9 "s m5tion ( ?is ,m5/ruum1 'twill be exp$i5t to say some:at ( x1 viz4 :at is to be und]/ood conc]n+ x1 see+ !re are s _m v>i\s op9ions ( ! same4 ,mo/ ,p ?9k t ! ,alkahe/ is a subtile wat]1 :e!r drawn out ( ! ,air by c]ta9 in/rum5ts1 or prep>$ by subtile ,di/illations1 b 9 ?is op9ion1 !y err4 ,b yet ,i w n d5y b an efficaci\s wat] may be drawn1 n onely out ( ! ,air1 b also out ( ! mo/ int5se light ( ! ,sun1 & ?us ,i my self h sometime done4 ,b ?is moi/ dry ,m5/ruum :i* ,i call by ! "n ,alkahe/1 is no?+ else b ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?1 & may be us$ bo? 9 a moi/ & a dry =m1 & ?us mu* ! v ,etimology ( ! ^w signifies1 if rightly lookt into & read1 viz4 ,alkali e/1 = ! ^w ,alkahe/ is comp\nd$ ( two words1 ( ,alkali & e/1 :]e ! l & i1 by a transv]se l9e are made "o lett]1 viz4 h1 & is !n read ,alkahe/1 b take away ! transv]se l9e1 & !n 'tis read ,alkali e/4 ,h5ce 'tis manife/ to e body1 t ,i h n ra%ly impos$ t "n ^u ?is ,m5/ruum1 b h !reby op5ly nam$ ! subject4 ,= ?is v reason x w be v exp$i5t to susp5d y\r judgm5t1 & n to be s ha/y 9 utt]+ y\r op9ion & c5sure ( su* a ?+ z y d n at all "k1 b r ?9k ?us1 :o kn[s if ,i und]/& :at ,i say or n3 ,i may happ5 to say some:at unadvis$ly :i* may easily be refut$1 ! :i* we see "h to be done4 ,= !re h be5 v>i\s disc\rses ( ?is ,m5/ruum1 z if ,i _h giv5 x a "n s fam\s )\t any gr\nd1 see+ x arise? f ,salt onely1 :5 z ! ,alkahe/ is a subtile wat]4 ,b by :at ,i h abovesaid x appe>s t ,i h n giv5 x an improp] "n1 b h call$ x by its peculi> ,title2 ! :i* ,i did = ! sakes ( su* z cont5d1 to prev5t any future controv]sie ab\t ! "n !re(1 b h[ x is to be us$ z to ^? secrets conta9$ 9 ,miraculum ,mundi1 is n to be spok5 ( "h4 ,let x suffice ! well m9d$ ,read] t ,i d aga91 & aga9 assure him1 t all & e ( ! ?+s ,i h !re spok51 may )\t controv]sie be done by ?is "o onely subject1 viz4 ! ,salt ( ! ,e>?4 ,& s t ,treatise do? rightly des]ve ! ,title ( ,miraculum ,mundi4 ,b yet ,i d aga9 by way ( ,summ>y z 'tw]e1 ,admoni%1 if any "o %\ld use ?is my ,ess5ce1 & h x n rightly prep>$1 he ?r[ n ! blame on me1 z t ,i _h writt5 unpr(itable ?+s1 b r let him t has n rightly prep>$ x1 be> ! blame4 ,b yet 'tis n to be d\bt$ b t m5 ( all /ates or conditions w 9 process ( "t endeav\r ! prep>+ ( ^? ,ess5ces1 n onely because !y are a pleasant & efficaci\s ,m$icam5t1 b )all because ( _! com=t+1 p5etrat+1 & highly gratefull ,od\r4 ,= ! crude & cold ,air 9 p5t 9 rooms may n onely be temp]$ & r5dr$ acceptable & fri5dly to nature1 b x may also be happily & safely made use ( 9 ext]nal cases & ,diseases1 z ne$ requires4 ,x w !re=e behoove ev]yone :at way he may mo/ pr(itably atta9 !m by4 ,! prep>ation is easie1 s he use b dilig5ce1 & !n may a good quantity ( ^? k9ds ( ,ess5ces ( all ! ,vegetables & ,spices :i* are 9 use 9 ! ,%ops1 be easily gott54 ,n[ su* an "o t ha? conv5i5ces to prep>e !m himself1 he v]ily be/ kn[s :at he has1 & may safely tru/ !reto4 ,!re is also great diff]5ce 9 ! ,ess5ces accord+ z !y are prep>$2 "o w happily prep>e !m v neatly1 ano!r b rudely1 b ! diff]5ce w easily appe> z well by its efficacy z by its sweet smell2 z = in/ance4 ,t ,ess5ce :i* is rightly prep>$ accord+ to ! a=esaid weight & proportion1 mu/ necess>ily be v subtile1 sweet1 efficaci\s1 & ( a /rong ,od\r & ,sav\r4 ,b if x be o!rwise 'tis a sign t ! ,oil 0 too sp>+ly add$1 & x c't be acc\nt$ ( z a rightly prep>$ ,ess5ce4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ?+s :i* ,i h "h spok51 ( ,od\r & ,sav\r :i* ! ,ess5ces ought to h1 are to be und]/ood onely ( well-swell+ ,vegetables1 su* z are ,roses1 ,m>joram1 ,rosem>y1 ,violets1 ,camomil1 = ! ,ess5ces t are prep>$ out ( ^!1 mu/ ne$s be well-smell+ & efficaci\s4 ,b z = ^? ,ess5ces :i* are prep>$ out ( ^? k9d ( ,vegetables t h no su* notable ,od\r1 x c't be expect$ t ! ,ess5ces prep>$ f !m c af=d m ,od\r ?an ! ,vegetable _h1 b yet d !y excite a m pres5t efficacy1 z = example4 ,! ,ess5ce ( ,w9e :i* do? easily exce$ all o!r com=tatives is not)/&+ void ( any em95t ,od\r1 nor haply do? x resemble any o!r ?an ! fl[] ( ! ,v9e 9 ,spr+-"t3 & !re=e be+ tak5 into ! body1 x displays its ,virtues1 b n by its ,od\r2 ev5 s1 nei!r do? ! ,w9e x self be+ tak5 into ! body op]ate by its ,od\r4 ,& hi!rto belongs ! tea*+ h[ to come to get su* an ,ess5ce1 see+ t x is n prep>$ aft] su* a mann] z ,i h deliv]$ = ! g5]al deal+ ) ,vegetables1 & t1 because ! pleasant ,oil ( ,w9e 7)\t :i* oil9ess no ,ess5ce c be prep>$7 is h>d to come by4 ,i w !re=e tea* ! way ( prep>+ x1 b :at ,i n[ write is onely = ! sake ( weak & decrepid old ,m51 & also ! poor1 b n = ! wisel+s & unwor?y ,d]id]s4 ,= ,i v well "k t "s or o!r aft] he ha? read ?is ,book1 w out ( ! good conceit he has ( himself say1 ?is is no news to me1 ,i knew ?is _m ye>s ago1 ,glaub] do? n publi% ?is ( himself1 b ha? gott5 x else:]e out ( "s old ,book or o!r3 ,he t ?us judge? ( me do? = no o!r cause say s1 b out ( envy & hatr$ to detract f my ,writ+s3 ,& ! answ] ,i make to su* envi\s m5 is ?is4 ,t ,i d n "k :e!r any "o h]et(ore ei!r _h1 or at pres5t ha? ei!r su* or su* a secret :i* ,i h made m5tion ( 9 my ,writ+s1 or no4 ,x may be = ought ,i "k t su* secrets 7 extant above an hundr$ ye>s ago1 & may be ev5 at pres5t 9 use ) "s1 t ,i "k n3 h[ev] t's no?+ to me3 ,= x is assur$ly false1 if any say t ,i h borr[$ f any "o1 or else out ( any old ,books1 s mu* z "o1 mu* less mo/ (1 or all ! secrets 7accord+ z ! envi\s say7 :i* ,i h publi%$ 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 or 9 any ( my o!r ,writ+s3 ,b ,i obta9$ !m ?r\gh ! ,grace ( ,god by ! _m ,trials ,i made1 se>*+ aft] !m ) my ,co/s & ,lab\r4 ,& =asmu* z su* envy me1 !re=e d !y privily scatt] abroad _! lies conc]n+ me1 :i* w 9 %ort "t 7,god p]mitt+7 be demon/rat$4 ,b put case t ,i did take :atsoev] ,i h writt5 out ( o!rs1 & out ( anci5t ,books1 w !y ,i pray be ei!r m or less pr(itable because ( t1 ?an if !y 7 my own3 ,is x n "o & ! same = any notable ?+ to be emitt$1 :o writes x1 or :om x proce$s f1 s t x be1 & may be exce$+ pr(itable to v _m4 ,b because ( ?is envy & calumny :i* ,i und]go f wick$ m51 ,i d keep )9 my brea/ _m ?+s1 :i* o!rwise ,i w\ld h communicat$ = ! common good4 ,& if s be t !y _c believe nor compreh5d :at is m5tion$ 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 7& yet is n ( su* deep se>* z ! unskilfull imag9e7 h[ w !y believe1 t ,i %\ld set be=e !m f> high] ?+s8 ,well !re=e may ! old ,prov]b take place1 ,secret ?+s are = secret ,m51 & fooli% ?+s = fooli% ,m54 ,n[ foll[e? ! process ( prep>+ a com=table & pleasant ,ess5ce out ( ! ,oil ( ,w9e1 & its fixt & volatile ,salt4 ,i ?9k !re's no body w d5y1 b t hi!rto !re ha? n be5 made any m5tion by ^? t are wont to di/il ,w9e ( any su* ?+ z an ,oil2 save t by ^? t h writt51 t ! ,oil ( ,w9e is to be s\ght = 9 ,t>t> & 9 ! ,fces1 & t a black ,oil may be di/ill$ bo? out ( ! dri$ ,fces ( ,w9e & also out ( ,t>t>1 ,i ?9k is suffici5tly kn[n to all ,*ymi/s3 ,b su* an ,oil do? pur*ase to x self 7by ?is way ( proce$+7 su* an ungratefull ,od\r1 t x is m]ely on t score1 us$ nei!r inw>dly nor outw>dly1 ?\gh x be endu$ ) good ,v]tues4 ,= v]ily ,i d n yet "k :e!r !re c be f\nd 7among/ all o!r ?+s7 any ?+ t /9ks worse ?an t ,oil t is prep>$ out ( ,t>t>1 & !re)all may'/ ?\ drive away bo? ,m5 & ,bea/s1 because ! ,od\r t x emits1 is 9 a mann] intoll]able4 ,:]eas ?is :i* ,i "h m5tion1 is a pleasant1 fri5dly1 cle> & bright ,oil1 & is made ?us4 ,9 ! ,v9tage "t1 :5 ! ,grapes are press$ =?1 take "s pure ,mu/1 let x f]m5t 9 a ,b>rel1 until x becomes :ite1 & ! greate/ "p ( ! ,fces settle to ! bottom1 :i* done beg9 y\r di/illation1 & draw out ! ,_s1 ei!r out ( a ,copp] ,/ill t9n$ 9 ! inside1 or "s o!r di/illatory ,vessel2 ( ! ,_s w be no great quantity4 ,aft] x ha? ceas$1 take (f ! head1 & p\r t :i* rema9s into clean ,glasses1 let x /& = "s days1 & !re w swim at ! ,top a :ite ,oil1 & sometimes x w settle to ! bottom1 ! :i* is to be sep>at$ f ! ,mu/1 & w s]ve = ! mak+ ! abovesaid ,ess5ce4 ,b ! ,mu/1 f :i* ! ,_s & ,oil are tak51 may be mix$ ) y\r o!r ,mu/1 & x w aga9 f]m5t & become ,w9e1 b if y c't d ?us = want ( skill1 make !re( a ,v9eg>4 ,?is is a mo/ comp5di\s & ! mo/ easie way ( prep>+ ! ,oil ( ,w9e1 & al?\gh ,i "k ano!r way besides ?is1 & h[ su* an ,oil may be _h ev5 out ( ! ,autumn ,season1 yet do? x seem to me n s well to publi% all ?+s toge!r1 & at once3 ,?is way ( prep>ation t ,i h n[ taught w to _m be h>d en\gh to effect1 ?\gh x be cle> en\gh describ$4 ,& y are to obs]ve1 t 9 ?is "w ! due "t ( di/illation is to be reg>d$1 viz4 ,:5 ! ,mu/ is s f> f]m5t$1 z t its ta/ is nei!r pla9ly sweet1 nor pla9ly v9\s1 b a midl+ betwe5 bo?2 :i* if neglect$ ! fault is none ( m9e1 = ,i h advis$ y ( all ?+s to a tittle4 ,if y beg9 y\r di/illation too soon be=e ! ,mu/ is suffici5tly dissolv$1 x af=ds no ,oil2 if y t>ry too long1 ! ,oil precipitates ) ! ,fces1 nor wilt ?\ get ought1 & !re=e all ?+s are to be done 9 _! due "t4 ,b h[ ?is ,oil is to be r$uc$1 ) 8 own ,_s1 & 8 fixt & volatile ,salt1 into an ,ess5ce1 is m5tion$ be=e1 :at use ?is ,ess5ce s]ves = ne$s no description4 ,= e body well kn[s :at a vivify+ & com=t+ v]tue !re is 9 ,w9e1 & yet ! ,w9e is endu$ b ) little ,oil 7?\gh ! ,oil z we said be=e is ! be/ "p ( ! ,vegetable7 & besides1 x is unit$ ) a great quantity ( insipid ,wat]1 & crude ,t>t>1 b ! ,ess5ce is fre$ f ^? ,crudities ( ,wat] & ,t>t>1 & is comp\nd$ ( a due proportion ( ! mo/ pure p>ts1 or ( ! ?ree ,pr9ciples1 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 & ,m]cury1 & may des]v$ly be call$ ! ,qu9tess5ce or ,s\l ( ! ,w9e4 ,:osoev] he be t ha? x1 w see :at good x is endu$ )1 & h[ to be us$4 ,to me x seems to be an ,antidote aga9/ ,poisons2 = see+ x is writt5 ( old1 t a ,s]p5t or o!r v5em\s ,animal1 _c abide 9 ! ,v9ey>ds at su* "t z ! ,v9e fl[re?1 !re=e ! ,oil & ,ess5ce ( ! ,w9e resembl+ ?is v ,od\r1 ! ,ess5ce may n unfitly be ?\ght s be good 9 heal+ contagi\s ,diseases4 ,b ?is is to be not$ conc]n+ ,ess5ces1 t !y mu/ n be /opt ) su* ?+s t w be melt$ by ! ,ess5ce1 b be r /opt 9 ) a d\ble ,bladd]1 le/ ! volatile ,_s %\ld fly away4 ,= %\ld ?is s be1 ! ,oil w\ld aga9 be debilitat$ & let g its ,_s1 & ! ,ess5ce w\ld be corrupt$4 ,& because my purpose 0 to speak ( ! prep>ation ( ,vegetable ,ess5ces1 b n make a description ( _! mo/ ample use1 ,i w n[ put a p]iod to ?is bus9ess1 leav+ e "o to be wis] z 8 own capacity is4 ,b yet1 w\ld ! pres5t "t h p]mitt$1 ,i w\ld h m5tion$ "s specificks1 :i* may haply be else:]e done4 ,b ?us mu* ,i say1 t 9 ,w9e1 lies hidd5 v mu* :i* b few "k1 & :i* if "o w\ld reckon up1 w\ld /ir up admiration4 ,b x app]ta9s n to ?is place1 b to ! ,vegetable ,"w1 :i* 7if ,god p]mit7 %all soon foll[4 ,b see+ ,i h made m5tion ( ,w9e1 ,i _c omit to add 9 ?is place "o ?+1 viz4 :at yet f>!r use ! ,ess5ces ( ,h]bs might be (1 if always to be _h ready prep>$ 9 ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops3 ,= "o1 two1 ?ree1 or m drops ( ,ess5ces1 be+ put 9 a ,cup ( ,w9e at pleasure & /irr$ ab\t1 t ! ,w9e may be unit$ ) ! ,ess5ce1 d pres5tly make ! ,w9e cle> & pleasant1 resembl+ ! k9d & nature ( ! ,ess5ce y put 92 & by ?is means div]s k9ds ( ,w9es may pres5tly be made out ( "o & ! same ,vessel1 to refre% & please y\r gue/s3 ,& ?is way f> exce$s ! us+ ( extracts1 :i* make ! ,w9e tr\bl$1 b ?is leaves x cle>4 ,x w be ne$less !re=e to put diff]5t sorts ( ,w9es 9 sev]al ,vessels 9 ,cell>s1 :]e !y w all ( !m by degrees wax weak] & weak]1 unless !y are kept always full2 b "o onely ,vessel1 is suffici5t = to make v>i\s k9ds ( ,w9es at y\r pleasure2 & ?is is a v pr(itable secret = great ,m5 & o!rs1 :o sometimes mu/ h v>i\s ,w9es4 ,x is a usual ?+ ) _m to dr9k a draught ( ,physical ,w9e 9 a morn+ on a fa/+ ,/oma*1 to /r5g!n ! weak ,/oma*1 & to pres]ve x f hurtfull ,air1 if !y c b get x1 & if !y use t :i* is usually made ( ! ,reliques ( ! ,w9e1 & su* decay$ /uff1 su* is void ( virtue1 & br+s m hurt ?an b5efit4 ,b n[1 hav+ ^! ,ess5ces ( ,h]bs1 y may easily impregnate g5]\s ,w9e !re) & make x ,m$ic9al1 & by ?is way mai/ ?\ be c]ta9 t ?\ ha/ good ,w9e1 & n su* z is made out ( ! dropp+s & refuse1 :i* is usually employ$ to make ,m$ic9al ,w9es (1 & f :5ce grip+s & o!r incommodities d frequ5tly exi/3 ,b t :i* is compos$ ( g5]\s ,w9e1 & a well prep>$ ,ess5ce des]ves ! "n ( :olsome ,physical ,w9e4 ,^! ?+s ,i 0 will+ to add to ?is fir/ "p ( my ,spagyrick ,ph>macopa by way ( ,ornam5t1 & d reque/ ! well m9d$ ,read]1 t he ?9k well ( my ,lab\r1 ,dilig5ce1 & ,int5tion4 ,!re %all foll[ 7,god p]mitt+7 9 ! two next p>ts1 m good ,m$ic9es4 ,! ,end ( ! ,fir/ ,"p4 ,,! ,,second ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory4 ,conc]n+ ! prep>ation ( ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als1 by an ,univ]sal ,dissolv5t4 ,:]e9 is cle>ly demon/rat$ & exactly describ$1 t ,nit] is ! true ,univ]sal ,dissolv5t1 & h[ all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 are !re)all dissolv$1 correct$1 & _! v5em\s & obnoxi\s prop]ty *ang$ into :olsome ,m$icam5ts1 contr>y to ! op9ion ( _m ignorant ,m54 ,:at ,animals are1 & :at is und]/ood or meant by !m4 ,i d "h und]/& by ! "n ( ,animals all su* ?+s z h life1 & a vital motion1 z ,m51 all k9ds ( ,bea/s1 ,worms1 & ,insects1 ei!r 9 ! ,e>? or above ! ,e>?1 ! ,fi%es 9 ! ,wat]1 ! ,birds 9 ! ,air1 & all ! ,creatures t c move !mselves1 & t d p>take ( a visible life4 ,among/ ^! liv+ ,creatures1 !re is ?is diff]5ce to be obs]v$1 viz4 t "s ( !m s]ve = ! use ( ,m$ic9e2 o!r "s ( !m are n fit = ,m$ic9e2 = all ^? ,animals :i* n\ri% mank9d & su/a9 8 body1 h n a m$ical b nutritive p[]1 s t out ( !m c't be prep>$ ,m$icam5ts resi/+ ,diseases4 ,= al?\gh t out ( "s ,animals 7z ,ox51 ,%eep1 ,goats1 ,h5s1 ,birds1 & su* l7 a good ,ess5ce may 7by ! b5efit ( ,art7 be extract$1 s z to re/ore & /r5g!n a body t is debilitat$ by sickness 7z y may see 9 my ,book ( ! ,kit*9 ,art7 yet t lab\r do? app]ta9 to ! ,kit*91 & ,cooks1 r ?an to ! ,apo!c>ies4 ,!re=e 9 ?is ,treatise no?+ else %all be m5tion$1 b conc]n+ su* ,animals onely z d n n\ri% ! body ( ,man1 b 7be+ eat5 or any ways entr+ into ,man's ,belly1 or o!r p>ts ( 8 body7 d by _! v5ome mo/ greatly hurt3 ,b be+ inv]t$ or turn$ 9 & out by ! ,spagyrical ,art d become excell5t ,m$ic9es1 & 7)\t t bett]+ !m7 w\ld rema9 v5em\s & hurtfull3 su* z ^! are ,vip]s1 ,s]p5ts1 ,toads1 ,scorpions1 ,spid]s1 & o!r v5em\s ,insects2 ! :i* be+ spoil$ ( _! v5ome or *ang$ by ,art1 d become ,m$ic9es ( a p5etrative efficacy4 ,inde$ a ,s]p5t1 a ,toad1 & o!r l v5em\s ,creatures be+ onely boil$ 9 common wat]1 are b>r$ ( _! ,poison1 & may be eat5 )\t any hurt1 see+ t _! ,poison consi/s n 9 ! ,fle%1 b 9 ! ,_s1 & vani%e? by a b>e decoction4 ,_m examples d confirm ?is ?+1 & 'tis evid5tly kn[n t ,s]p5ts h be5 (t5times boil$ & eat5 in/ead ( ,eels4 ,x is no new ?+ 9 ,india1 t t ,p d fe$ on great ,s]p5ts boil$1 in/ead ( ,food1 & contr>iwise o!r ,animals !re are :i* d n deposite or lay aside _! v5ome by a b>e boil+1 b d reta9 x1 su* z are ,scorpions1 ,t>antula's & su* l4 ,b n[1 if to su* k9d ( ,v]m9e t are endu$ ) s hurtfull a ,poison1 a wat] or liquor ( a /rong] efficacy be add$1 :]e9 !y may be dige/$1 _! v5ome is turn$ into a :olsome ,antidote1 & is a resi/] ( ,poison1 z %all be prov$ anon4 ,?is is c]ta91 t ! omnipot5t ,god ha? n creat$ s mu* z ! lea/ ,worm 9 va91 :i* _c br+ "s pr(it1 ?\gh by ! "u sort ( ,m51 x be contemn$ & pla9ly neglect$4 ,b =asmu* z almo/ all su* ,v]m9e & ,insects1 are 7by reason ( _! ,poison7 r>ely us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 & sc>ce any "o kn[s _! occult virtues1 f t signature ,god ha? giv5 !m1 or c>es to "k1 ! use ( !m rema9s unkn[n & 9 ! d>k4 ,nay x is well done1 t 7see+ ! way ( correct+ su* ,poisons1 or turn+ !m into ,m$ic9e1 ha? la9 hid f ! greate/ "p ( ! ,le>n$ ones7 _! use 0 ?r[n out ( ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops4 ,b yet 9 process ( "t1 "s ( ^? k9d ( ,v]m9e 7 admitt$ by ! ,physicians1 z ! ,scorpions1 ,can?>ides1 & su* l4 ,! ,scorpions be+ suffocat$ 9 ,oil ,olive d tame _! own prop] ,poison2 ,can?>ides1 great ,worms1 & ,milli-p$es1 or ,pigs lice1 are us$ to provoke ,ur9e4 ,b yet n )\t dang]1 because ( ! v5ome !y ab\nd )4 ,nev]!less ,m5 h d>$ to use !m1 & _m times !y h prov$ v pr(itable4 ,b _h _! bett]+ be5 kn[n2 & _h !y 7be+ ?us correct$7 be5 made use (1 !y w\ld 7)\t all fe> ( dang]7 h procur$ a great] hon\r to ^? t us$ !m4 ,n[ ! usual way ( all su* z "k n ! mann] ( correct+ !m1 su* little ,animals are dri$1 & 7crude z !y are7 beat5 into a p[d]1 & s adm9i/r$ to ! sick1 & d "s times 7?\gh ) mighty haz>d7 p]=m great cures4 ,7 ! signature ( su* ,v]m9e well exam9$1 & _! use 9 ,m$ic9e well kn[n1 & !y 7 aft]w>ds transmut$ & *ang$ 7by ! help ( an univ]sal ,dissolv5t7 into a safe ,m$icam5t1 !y d !n become su* safe & effectual rem$ies1 z to take away mo/ griev\s1 7& 9 ! accompt ( "s pla9ly incurable7 ,diseases1 & d 9 _m ,degrees exce$ ! weak op]ations ( ,vegetables4 ,= ! ,animals :i* ,god ha? gift$ ) life1 are ( a f> great] efficacy ?an ! ,vegetables1 & ?is any "o w n be ov] h>d 9 believ+ (4 ,y w f9d _m wond]full ?+s 9 my ,book ( ! signature ( ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als 7:i* %all %ortly come =? to light7 nay & besides _! signatures1 z well _! unkn[n & occult ,v]tues z _! kn[n ,v]tues %all be h]e9 decl>$4 ,b 9 ?is ,treatise1 %all onely be m5tion$ "s ( ! pr9cipal small ,animals ( use 9 ,m$ic9e1 viz4 by :at means !y may be r$uc$ into mo/ excell5t & mo/ safe ,m$ic9es1 by ! help ( ! univ]sal ,dissolv5t4 ,z = _! ,v]tues1 & ,efficacy1 ! well m9d$ ,read] may se>* = !m 9 my o!r ,writ+s4 ,& al?\gh ,i h met ) admirable ,v]tues 9 "s hi!rto neglect$ ,v]m9e1 & w\ld h also describ$ !m = ! pr(it ( my ,neighb\r1 & s purpos$ to h made a l>ge disc\rse conc]n+ !m2 yet ! love to my ,neighb\r 7:om ,i w\ld n will+ly lead ab\t 9 _m errone\s ,turn+s7 h9dr$ me f p]=m+ x4 ,= all ! ,v]tues t are ap>t disp]s$ among/ all ! ,vegetables & ,animals1 are all ( !m conc5trat$ 9 "o ,m9]al1 & f\nd p]fectly unit$1 s t !re's no ne$ ( us+ s _m di/9ct ,m$ic9es ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 & !re=e ,i ref] ! ,read] !reunto4 ,b yet = satisfactions sake ( su* :o abhor su* ,m$ic9es z are made ( ,m9]als1 & dread !m z if !y 7 a ,poison1 ,i w detect ! ,v]tue & ,p[] ( "s ( ! mo/ pr9cipal ones 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,( ! ,signature1 ,prop]ty1 & ,m$ic9al ,v]tues ( ! ,bull-l & ,horn$ ,sc>abu or ,beetle4 ,i h kn[n "s ( ! bigge/ & fly+ ,sc>abu's t h weigh$ half an ,ounce1 or a :ole ,ounce1 & ( a ,*e/nut ,col\r1 & !y w firmly /ick to any ?+ by reason ( _! %>p ,feet1 & are furni%$ ) d\ble ,w+s1 ! upp] ones are h>d & smoo? l an horn1 ! "u ones are v ?9 & transp>5t1 & %ew l ! dri$ leaves ( ,poppy4 ,! ,male is = ! mo/ "p bigg] ?an ! ,female1 & is arm$ ) two horns1 :i* 9 _! bran*+s resemble ! ,figure ( ,/ags horns1 h>d & smoo? l horn1 & holl[ on ! inside1 )\t any m>r[1 ) ^! he def5ds himself4 ,if y put "o ( !m on a ,table1 & smite him (t5 ) "s small twigs1 & enrage & provoke him to ang]1 he do? n run away l z o!r ,animals d1 b sets ^u 8 ,enemy1 ) 8 upright & v>i\sly bran*$ horns1 z if he w\ld rev5ge himself = ! injury done him2 & :atsoev] y rea* out to him1 he pres5tly snat*e? ) 8 horns1 & holds x s fa/1 t 'tis a h>d matt] to get x f him3 ,if ! ?+ be too heavy1 he !n leaves x1 & goes 8 way )\t x3 ,b if x be light1 he c>ries x away ) him1 & aft]w>ds unloose? 8 horns f x & lets x fall4 ,! ,females two horns are less] & crook$1 :i* op5 & %ut l ,p9c]s2 :atsoev] !y seize on1 !y hold x mo/ firmly1 & if y expose to its horns any ?+ t is n h>d %e do? gripe x s long1 till ! tops ( h] horns t\* ea* o!r4 ,be+ hang$ at a ,cats or a ,dogs ,e> %e pres5tly pi]ce? x ?r\gh1 & s holds t ! ,dog c't ca/ h] (f ) h] ,feet1 b 7n kn[+ :at is happ5$ to him7 runs to & fro1 h[l+ & cry+ out1 z if he implor$ help f "s body else1 su* is ! innate ang] & malice ( ?is small ,creature4 ,!y fe$ n ^u ,grass & ! ,leaves ( ,trees z o!r ,sc>abu's d1 b are n\ri%$ ) ! ,juice ( ! ?9 s(t reas9\sness :i* is 9 ,summ] ,fl[]s out ( ^? ,trees t be>s fruit ) /ones 9 !m1 su* z ,nuts1 ,*]ries1 ,plums1 ,pru5s1 ,pea*es1 & su* l4 ,^! ,trees !y /ick+ fa/ on1 d by suck+ out ! ,ros9 !nce fl[+1 support _! lives )al4 ,^! small ,creatures are truely ,m>tial1 & z if !y 7 endu$ purposely by nature ) ,weapons1 & arm$4 ,"s m5 d break (f _! horns1 & c>ry !m ab\t !m1 z if !y 7 a safegu>d aga9/ ! invasions & be+ set ^u by wild ,bea/s1 b ,i c\nt ?is z sup]/iti\s4 ,"s 7,i "k7 d r$uce !m ) _! ,w+s into p\d]1 & make use !re(1 & h heal$ ! inw>d pa9s & prick+s ( ! ,body3 ,& h cur$ ,qu>tanes1 yea h 9 all ,feav]s hang$ x ab\t ! ,neck2 b yet ,i believe x w\ld br+ m pr(it1 if x be duely prep>$ & s tak5 into ! ,body4 ,b :at effects !y w p]=m 9 ! o!r p>ts ( ! ,body ,i "k n1 nor h ,i hi!rto tri$ or kn[n !m to h be5 us$ to any o!r int5t ?an be=e m5tion$4 ,b ,i am c]ta9ly assur$1 t !re is a mo/ :olsome ,v]tue 9 ?is insect1 because ( 8 ?us liv+ on1 & be+ n\ri%$ by ^? res9\s ,juices :i* fl[ out ( su* ,trees z be> ^? k9ds ( ,fruits t h ,/ones 9 _! inside3 ,:]e=e ,i ?9k t _! :ole ,body is ( a balsamick ,nature1 & ,i d judge by _! signature1 t !y may be pr(itably us$ 9 cur+ all inw>d & outw>d hurts aris+ f beat+1 w\nd+1 /abb+1 & %oot+1 if !y are fir/ r$uc$ into an ,ess5ce accord+ to my me?od4 ,! horns & ^? h>d w+s1 may be r$uc$ into a ,magi/]y1 ap>t by ! univ]sal ,dissolv5t1 & s]ve = inw>d ,use4 ,& ! body be+ on l mann] prep>$1 may be appli$ & made use ( = ! allay+ ( all griefs1 or pa9s bo? ext]nally & int]nally4 ,)\t d\bt x ab\nde? ) _m o!r hidd5 ,v]tues :i* are unkn[n bo? to my self & o!r m54 ,( ! ,pilul> or ,globul> ,sc>abu4 ,!re are o!r ,sc>abu's us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 viz4 ! black & globul> ones1 usually abid+ 9 ,horse dung1 & also ^? t live 9 ,oaks1 & be ( an a%y ,col\r1 & are pleasant food to ,p\ltry1 :o by fe$+ on !m d lay abundance ( ,eggs1 b ! black ones !y ab/a9 f1 & d n eat !m4 ,i "k n :e!r or no ^! la/ m5tion$ 7viz4 ! ,oak ones7 are any ?+ at all helpfull 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,b yet ?us mu* !y d1 if !y are bruis$ & appli$ to ! b>e sk9 !y cause ,pu/les1 & s d ^? too t are call$ gold5 ,sc>abu's t are usually on ,roses1 & ,eld]-fl[]s4 ,bo? ^! sorts h ?is prop]ty int]nally & ext]nally1 & s h ! ,can?>ides or ^? gre5 ,flies call$ ,spani% ,flies1 & d mo/ vehem5tly provoke ,ur9e4 ,if n[ ^! are by ,art *ang$1 & _! v5em\s quality tak5 away1 !y are pr(itably us$1 & safely1 9 cur+ ! ,g\t1 ,/one1 & o!r griev\s ,diseases & br+ a great deal ( b5efit4 ,! black & globul> ones are m>tial1 & are n mu* unlike to ! horn$ ,sc>abu's2 ! a%y ones are ( a ,saturn9e nature1 ! gre5 ones ( a v5]eal ,quality1 & ! r$ & little ones are ( a sol> prop]ty4 ,^! la/ m5tion$1 are by ! ,g]mans call$ ,gold5 & ,god ,almightie's ,birds1 & "s d boa/ t !y h gott5 out f !m good ,gold1 & put x to ! ,te/1 :i* to me do? seem unlikely4 ,i w n d5y b t !re lie? hidd5 9 !m a /r5g!n+ ,cordial 7z !y call x7 prop]ly = corroborat+ a man's he>t if a prep>ation or correction prece$1 ,i %\ld be unwill+ to make use ( !m crude & unm5d$4 ,besides ! a=esaid reckon$ up ,sc>abu's1 !re is yet ano!r k9d ( black ones :i* creep along ! ,grass 9 ! ,mon?s ( ,may & ,june1 & _c flie z ! above m5tion$ ones c1 & yet h little ,w+s4 ,^! are exce$+ sl[ creep]s1 & be+ put ^u ones h&1 d turn out a /rong smell+ ,liquor1 & are call$ ,may ,birds1 & ! ,worms ( ,fat by ! ,g]mans2 ! ,lat9es call !m ! uncte\s ,sc>abuses4 ,!y op]ate mo/ efficaci\sly1 & are us$ by _m = cur+ ^? mo/ griev\s ,diseases ( ! ,g\t1 ,/one1 ,leprosie1 ,fr5*-pox1 & ,dropsie1 "o two or ?ree ,gra9s ( !m be+ r$uc$ into p[d]1 are usually adm9i/r$1 9 "s prop] ,vehicle4 ,!y d mo/ vehem5tly expel ,defilem5ts1 by vomit1 /ool1 & ,ur9e1 insomu* t ! ,ur9e ( ! ,g\ty1 ,leopr\s1 or ^? t are afflict$ ) ! ,/one w be coagulat$ l ,milk1 or w become t5aci\s1 & wax h>d l a /one1 ! :i* ev5t may well a/oni% any "o to consid] (4 ,i "k v _m t h _h ! ,g\t1 & be5 cur$ ( x !reby1 ?\gh ,i confess x is a ,m$ic9e some:at haz>d\s because ( ! =ce ( its op]ation4 ,b if x be fir/ correct$ by ! ,univ]sal ,salt1 x may be mo/ safely aft]w>ds us$ 9 ! cur+ ( ! said ,diseases4 ,wi]us1 a v le>n$ ,physician1 did h]et(ore publi% a ,treatise ( ! w&r+ ,g\t1 & highly comm5d$ ?is ,may ,worm1 s call$ by "s3 ,& likewise ! great common ,e>?-worms1 = cur+ x4 ,nei!r is x )\t gr\nd t ?is ,worm or ,sc>abu we m5tion1 f> exce$ all ! re/ ( !m t are endu$ ) ,virtues1 heal+ ,diseases4 ,! ,can?>ides come f> %ort ( x1 & ! sky col\r$ ,flies1 :i* are =m$ onely 9 ,c>kasses1 are f> %ort ( ! ,can?>ides4 ,9 ! next place foll[ ^? great] ,flies1 t usually /ay 9 m5's h\ses1 & keep buzz+ ab\t till !y c f9d "s raw ,fle%1 :]eon !y ca/ _! fil? 9 ! lik5ess ( small ,eggs or ,knits1 :i* become ,worms 9 a days "t4 ,& ,i d believe t !re is sc>ce any ,creature endu$ ) a smell+ s acute & subtile z ?is ,flie1 & ^u t acc\nt ,i d n "q1 b t x w\ld %ew its ,virtues 9 hidd5 ,diseases4 ,yet ,i w\ld n be any man's ,au?\r or enc\rag] to make use ( him1 because nature h] self _c by any means endure 7:5 a man by *ance eats ! fle% t is defil$ ) _! ,excrem5ts7 _! fil? 9 ! ,/oma*1 b do? pres5tly ca/ x =? by vomit z t x 7 a ,poison4 ,i ascribe to ^! ,flies a m]curial ,nature1 & ,i likewise affirm t !re are 9 ! common ,worms m$ic9al ,virtues4 ,= !y d /rongly expel by ,ur9e & ,sweat1 & be+ made use (1 crude z !y are1 !y provoke to /ool1 & cause vomit+4 ,b ,i v]ily believe1 t be+ correct$ by ! univ]sal dissolv5t & transmut$ into a sweet ,ess5ce1 !y w become an excell5t ,specifick aga9/ ,impot5cy1 & a notable corroborative to su* t are tir$ ) ! v5]eal ,sport4 ,_! signature is te/imony en\gh1 & ! ,figure ( _! ,bodies1 = !y w sometimes /ret* out !mselves at l5g?1 o!r:ile contract !mselves into a %ortness1 "o :ile become ?ick]1 !n pres5tly1 & z (t5 z !y please c !y ext5uate !mselves or become small]1 nor c any ,animal d ?us besides !mselves4 ,nor "k ,i any ,animal t do? 79 ,coition7 m firmly adh]e to ! ,female1 ?an ?is ,worm1 :om ,i h _m a "t se51 9 ! ,spr+ ,season :5 ! ,cold is asswag$ & ! ,e>? aga9 op51 to jo9 himself to ! ,female 7n "u ! ,e>?7 b to creep out ( ! ,e>? ) half 8 ,body1 & s apply himself to ! half "p ( ! ,female1 :o likewise creeps out ( ! ,e>?1 & he s long lab\rs ) h]1 till !re is made a ?or\gh conjo9+ ( bo? _! ,bodies4 ,& ^! two ,worms are s p]t9aci\s or e>ne/ly b5t on ?is action1 t !y w r suff] !mselves to be sla9 ?an be sep>at$4 ,?is v5]eal ,lab\r be+ f9i%$1 !y d ea* ( !m betake !mselves into _! ,cav]ns or ,holes4 ,su* ,h5s z fe$ on !m d pl5tifully lay ,eggs daily1 & sometimes two on a day1 ! :i* ?+ no sort ( ,corn w make !m d4 ,t ,e>?worm is endu$ !re=e ) a v5]eal ,nature & ,prop]ty4 ,!re are besides ^!1 o!r small ,v]m9e t are f> m prone 7& approa* nigh]7 to a v5]eal ,nature1 & !y are a sort t h six ,feet & run mo/ nimbly1 & h w+s b d n make use ( !m4 ,!y are small & broad1 & are 9 great companies 9 old ,walls1 & old rott5 ,bo>ds ( ,/ables1 & lay _! ,eggs 9 ! ,walls & ,wood4 ,!y come abroad onely 9 curi\s ,wea!r1 & 9 a ra9y & cold ,season d betake !mselves to _! ,holes1 & 9 fair wea!r out come !y aga91 & obs]ve no ord] 9 _! c\pl+4 ,! ,female go+1 c>ries ! ,male along ) h] sitt+ on h] back1 ano!r ,male be+ /rong] ?r[s him (f1 & himself gets up ^u ! ,female1 & he aga9 be+ ?r[n (f 9 8 room comes a new trad]1 & ?us sp5d !y ! day 9 ?is rid+ k9d ( ,sport1 & ! ,female is ex]cis$ ) an uncessant ,*ange ( ,males4 ,!y are n se5 to eat any ,food4 ,"s ( !m ,i %ut up 9 a ,glass s t !y c\ld n get away1 yet 79 ?is captivity7 !y betook !mselves to ?is v5]eal ,act1 & at l5g? sett+ ^u ea* o!r1 w\ld r p]i% ) ,fam9e ?an be sep>at$4 ,!y are s small t an hundr$ ( !m w b weigh an ,ounce3 ,_! w+s are r$ & spott$ ) black4 ,!y run exce$+ swiftly1 ,i nev] c\ld f9d any ?+ writt5 ( !m4 ,i gave !m to ,cats & ,dogs to eat ) _! meat1 & ,i f\nd wond]full ?+s4 ,h5s & o!r ,birds w n eat !m1 haply because !y _c brook ! too vehem5t op]ation ( !m4 ,!y mu/ ne$s be endu$ ) s+ul> gifts1 he t w make trial1 may s d1 b yet s z n to use !m b correct$1 because 7among/ all ! ,v]m9e t ,i "k (7 !y d mo/ excell1 & ab\nd ) ! greate/ v5]eal ,v5ome4 ,!re are yet besides ^!1 o!r ,worms 7or ,v]m9e7 t are pr(itable to make ,m$ic9e (4 ,! food & nutrim5t ( ! ,aselli or ,pig-lice is rott5 ,wood2 if y t\* !m !y r[l up !mselves into a r\nd ,ball4 ,!y are = ! mo/ "p us$ = repress+ ( ! ,/one4 ,! ,cimexes1 or ,knats1 or ,flies1 are ( a r$ col\r1 & d vex & disquiet a ,man at night1 !y suck 8 bl\d1 & usually qu>t] 9 old ,p9e-wood1 & 9 anci5t ,*amb]s1 & are dete/able ?+s because ( ! /9* !y emit4 ,& besides !m1 !re is ano!r k9d ( su* ,v]m9e t are ( a gre5 col\r1 & m v5em\s1 & yield a m fil?y /9* ?an ! r$ ,worms d4 ,?is ,insect has w+s1 & is f\r times bigg] ?an ! ,cimex1 & live 9 ! ,grass2 b :5 ! cold ,w9t] approa*e?1 !y !n live 9 holl[ ,trees1 or hide 9 ! ,*9ks t be 9 ,walls4 ,if an ,ox or ,c[ d by *ance 9 eat+ ,grass swall[ d[n su* a k9d ( ,v]m9e1 !y swell up1 & sometimes die ( x2 b yet !y d s well "k h[ to %un !m1 t ! ,bea/s seldom swall[ !m4 ,i d f h5ce guess1 t !re lies hidd5 9 ?is k9d ( ,animal1 "s s+ul> matt]1 because ( its wond]full disposition x ha?3 ,= ,i h tri$ by c]ta9 exp]im5ts t x c ei!r reta91 or emit its /9* z x please?4 ,x is a notable subtile & fallaci\s ,creature1 & ?is ,i c\ld confirm by wond]full /ories4 ,x do? exactly imitate ! p]v]se disposition ( all ,turn-,coats1 ,lu/full1 ,v5]eal1 & ,be/ial ,m54 ,x do? pres5tly deposite or lose its /9* 9 ! univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 b :at x w 7be+ ?us prep>$7 p]=m1 ,i hav+ z yet omitt$ f>!r inquisition1 _c tell4 ,inf9ite is ! numb] ( ^! & su* l ,insects1 & )\t d\bt !y 7 n creat$ 9 va91 !y prosecute ea* o!r ) a mutual & deadly hatr$1 & d by lay+ sn>es endeav\r to de/roy ea* ! o!r4 ,i h kn[n "o little small ,worm or ,insect1 t by suck+ out ! juice & /r5g? ( ! great ,e>?-,worms d wax fat1 & is 9 all places 8 ,sup]i\r or ,ma/]4 ,9 ! ,spr+-"t he is a small lean ,worm1 & is n s big z ! ,blatta1 t live ^u ,meal1 b 9 ,summ] "t he do? s fatt5 himself ) ! ,e>?-worms1 & becomes s unwieldy t he c h>dly creep3 ,he is black z a ,coal1 & moves himself by ! _m %ort feet he has1 is ab\t ! ?ickness ( a ,quill1 & ab\t a f+]s l5g?1 & "u ! e>? %rewdly bites ! poor ,e>?-worm1 & sucks f him 8 be/ juice1 :i* said ,e>?-worm be+ no ways able to def5d himself1 do? out ( me] pa9 creep out ( ! ,e>?1 & br+s out 8 fa/ adh]+ ,enemy3 he /icks on to him s close1 t he c't be driv5 (f1 & s long sucks1 untill be+ well satiat$ & full1 he at l5g? falls (f ( 8 own accord4 ,i h (t5 se5 ^! ,e>?-worms s long vex$ ) !m & tw9$ !mselves to & fro till ?is little ,v]m9e ha? pi]c$ ! ,worm ?r\gh1 & divid$ him 9 twa91 b yet closable toge!r aga91 if he c b onely get into ! ,e>?4 ,y may see evid5t signs ( ! malice ( ?is small ,v]m9e1 ^u "s ( ! old] ,worms1 t h _h sev]al su* bit+s1 & yet clos$ toge!r aga94 ,= ,i "k no enemies ! great ,e>? worms h1 save onely ! ,mole1 & ?is same ,worm4 ,?is black & m>tial ,worm hav+ done ) "o1 pres5tly sets ^u ano!r ,worm1 & s sucks out ! be/ juice1 & leaves ! body ( ! said great ,worm de/itute ( any /r5g?4 ,he is ( great virtue & z to 8 excell5cy is to be pref]r$ f> be=e all o!r ,worms if b well prep>$3 ,z = ,spid]s1 !re are _m talks ( !m z if !y 7 poison\s1 b ,i c\ld nev] z yet f9d any su* ?+ 9 ^? t gr[ 9 ! space ( "o ye>1 & !n vani% away aga92 !y are su* t make _! ,webs on ,trees1 ,bu%es1 & ! l to cat* ,flies 91 & are cross-be>+ ,spid]s1 because !y h on _! backs ! figure ( a ,cross4 ,e mon? !y put (f _! old sk91 & s d ^? too t make _! ,webs 9 ! corn]s & holes 9 ,h\ses1 & w live ?ree mon?s )\t ei!r meat or dr9k be= !y die4 ,^! are some:at wors] ?an ! =m]1 & yet n s poison\s z ! report goes1 & z is believ$4 ,all ! gre5 sort ( ,spid]s1 t live 9 ! ,grass & among ,leaves are void ( all ,poison1 7& all o!rs7 save ^? :i* abide 9 cold places1 z ,cell>s1 & moi/ ,vaults1 & n\ri% !mselves ) ,insects1 & are cov]$ ov] ) a black & r\ghi% sk9 l black ,silk or ,velvet1 are sl[ pac$1 & z be+ ! ,k+s ( all ,spid]s1 d kill ! o!rs by _! bit+1 & dev\r !m if !y c b get !m )9 _! p[]4 ,if "o ,spid] be ?r[n into ! ,ne/ ( ano!r1 ! /rong] drives out ! weak]1 b !y _c any ( !m abide ^! black ,spid]s1 abhorr+ _! pres5ce1 & runn+ away z fa/ z !y c4 ,nay m1 nei!r ! ,black-bird1 nor o!r ,birds 7^: food's ! o!r ,spid]s are wont to be7 w eat !m4 ,!y gr[ old v sl[ly1 & live 9 a ,cell> _m a ye>1 z be+ pati5t endur]s ( ! cold1 & d n r5ew _! sk9 z ! re/ d4 ,^? likewise t dev\r ! ,flies 9 /ores 9 ! ,w9t]1 or at lea/-wise are n\ri%$ ) ! sweet fume or vap\r ( ,hony1 ,sug>1 & su* l ?+s1 & arrive to an old ,age1 are also v5em\s4 ,all ^! are r>ely us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 !re be+ inde$ no ne$ ( !m among/ su* pl5ty z !re is ( good ,m$icam5ts4 ,?is "o b5efit ,i h obs]v$ 9 !m t !y s purge sick ,h5s1 z t !y recov] _! =m] heal?1 & d pres5tly aft] get /r5g? & wax fat4 ,emmets t live by ! juices & ,ros9s ( ,trees1 are also us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 b yet d no great matt]s4 ,locu/s1 ,grylli 7a k9d ( ,grass-hopp]7 & su* l ,insects1 7?\gh !y are endu$ ) hidd5 virtues7 are not)/&+ neglect$1 =asmu* z !re is "o onely ,m9]al t c effect m !n all ! bigg] or less] ,animals1 ,worms1 & ,insects1 & !re=e well may !y be despis$4 ,!re are also "s ?+s t are tak5 f ! bodies ( ! bigg] sort ( ,animals t are us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 z ! ,/oma*1 ,inte/9es1 & ,tee? ( ! ,woolf2 ! ,lungs ( ! ,fox3 ,! ,gall1 ! ,hair1 ! ,sk91 ! ,excrem5t1 ! ,horns1 c4 ( o!r ,animals2 b yet no great matt]s h be5 hi!rto done by all ?is ado1 because !y are p>ts or ,memb]s ( su* ,animals1 z be+ altoge!r void ( ,poison1 are usually ,man's ,food1 or may s be4 ,:]eas 7 !y ! p>ts ( ,animals t w\ld alt] our nature1 or 7 !y ! ,tee?1 ,bones1 ,horns1 or o!r p>ts ( v5em\s ,creatures1 & !n *ang$ & r$uc$ into good ,m$icam5ts1 some:at might be done by !m4 ,by su* z alt] nature ,i mean1 ! ,tee? ( ,dogs1 ,wolves1 ,be>s1 ,lions1 & su* rav5\s ,creatures2 ! ,bones & ,horns ( ! ,elfe1 ,goats1 ,kids1 ,does1 ,/ags1 ,elephants1 & ! ,hairs ( ,m5 & o!r ,animals4 ,among/ ! v5em\s ,animals1 ! ,tee? & ,sk9s ( ,vip]s1 ,s]p5ts1 ,toads1 ,salam&]s1 c4 ,9 ! ?ird degree are ! ,tee? ( ! ,sea-dog1 & ,:ale1 & ( ! horn$ ,fi%es1 & ^? :i* ! ,dut* ,m>r9]s call ,walruss51 & o!rs ! ,unicorn3 ! ,horns ( !m1 & ( o!r su* l ,sea ,mon/]s1 ^: ,fle% is v5em\s1 & !re=e _! ,tee? mu/ necess>ily be endu$ ) m$ic9al ,v]tues1 provid$ !y be *ang$ & conv]t$ into a conv5i5t ,ess5ce4 ,besides 9 ! ,excrem5ts ( all ,animals1 lies hid a s+ul> m$ic9al ,v]tue1 nor is ! volatile ,salt 7b especially ( ^? t are poison\s7 to be contemn$4 ,! fix$ ,salt be+ ! subdu] ( _m ,diseases1 do? n a little help to ! mak+ ( ,m$ic9e4 ,b ,i am n m9d$ to treat ( ^! at pres5t1 b w onely demon/rate by :at means all ,animals are to be dissolv$ by ! univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 & ,poison to be conv]t$ into mo/ :olsome ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,v]tues ( !m are already kn[n1 nor is ought m requir$ save a due prep>ation1 ! k ( :i* ,i am m9d$ to manife/ 9 ?is ,treatise4 ,x is app>5tly evid5t t ! ,tee?1 ,horns1 ,sk91 ,hairs1 & ,claws or ,ho(s1 are by s mu* ! bett] & m efficaci\s ,antidote1 by h[ mu* ! great] & m pres5t ,poison _! ,fle% is endu$ )al1 & ?is we see by exp]i5ce4 ,su* z desire to "k m1 ( su* l v5em\s ,animals1 may read my ,book1 ( ! signature ( ?+s1 :]e9 !y w f9d _m pr(itable ?+s & wor?y ( consid]ation4 ,! prep>ation & *ang+ ( all v5em\s ,animals & ,worms1 c4 into safe & efficaci\s ,m$icam5ts4 ,z t\*+ :at belongs to _! prep>ation1 x do? n consi/ 9 ! way t ha? be5 hi!rto us$ z to ! prep>+ ( ,animals = m$ic9al ,use1 ! :i* h hi!rto be5 ei!r r$uc$ into ,p[d]1 or else h be5 conv]t$ into ,spirits1 ,wat]s1 & ,oils1 by decoction 9 a ,b1 or else turn$ 7by ,calc9ation7 into ,a%es1 t s _! fixt ,salt1 may be extract$1 or 7by sublimation7 pass into a volatile ,salt4 ,i d no wise contemn ^!1 & o!r hi!rto us$ ways & me?ods ( prep>+ ,animals = ! use ( m$ic9e1 = 9 v de$ !y are good & pr(itable4 ,b =asmu* z ,i h ! k ( a bett] & m comp5di\s way ( do+ all ^! ?+s1 ,i nei!r w\ld nor c\ld any long] hide ! same1 b communicate x = ! good ( mank9d1 & = ! help & com=t ( ! sick4 ,& n[ t ! well m9d$ ,read]1 may p]cieve a diff]5ce betwe5 ! old way ( prep>+ ^! ,m$icam5ts & my way1 ,i w briefly decl>e & demon/rate ! same4 ,i h n hi!rto he>d or read ( any o!r way ?an ?is :i* foll[e?1 viz4 ,! ,animals are ei!r :olly or else "s "p ( !m1 dri$ 9 ! ,air1 !n p[d]$ & adm9i/r$ 9 ,p[d] 9 "s appropriate ,vehicle1 or else "s ,honey or ,sug> is add$ to ! ,p[d]1 !reby to make x into an ,electu>y2 or else ! ,animals are dige/$ 7:il/ new or fre%7 9 ,oil1 !n press$ out1 & *ang$ into a ,balsam1 t s !y may s]ve ei!r = inw>d or outw>d ,uses z necessity requires4 ,or else !y are made up into o!r ,m$ic9es1 & s confect$ & kept = use4 ,or1 be+ new1 are di/ill$ by a ,b4 9 wat]1 ! residue is by ,calc9ation burnt into ,a%es1 & ! fix$ ,salt1 is 7by ! b5efit ( di/ill$ wat]7 extract$ out ( ! ,a%es4 ,"s d di/il ! bodies ( ,animals1 dry1 or moi/1 9 a ,retort1 & d get a /9k+ ,_s1 ,oil1 & volatile ,salt1 :i* p>ts !y ,sev] f ea* o!r1 rectifie !m1 & keep !m to use 9 "t ( ne$4 ,o!rs d put ! v5em\s ,animals alive into ,oil1 or into "s o!r ,oil drawn out ( an ,aromatical ,vegetable by di/illation1 & s suffocate !m h]e92 & d aft]w>ds use t ,oil = outw>d & inw>d ,uses1 z is evid5t 9 ! ,oil ( ,scorpions4 ,^! are ! ways hi!rto made use ( = ! prep>ation ( m$icam5ts out ( ,animals1 nor h !y be5 fruitlesly us$4 ,b :]eas ,i saw1 t ! ,animals be+ prep>$ ! a=em5tion$ ways are v5em\s & crude1 b especially :5 !y are b onely dri$ & p[d]$1 & s us$1 & t ! adm9i/r+ !m to ! sick is n )\t dang]1 because !y set ^u nature ) too mu* vehem5cy1 if any 7nay ! smalle/7 err\r be committ$ 9 ! ,dose3 & besides1 !y d 7by _! ungratefull & loa?some sav\r7 beget a nauseate1 & )al consid]+1 t ! ,spirits1 ,oils1 & ,wat]s drawn out ( ,animals by di/illation1 d = ! mo/ "p smell ( an ,empyreum1 & are extremely di/a/efull to nature2 & t ?\gh ! volatile ,salt1 & ! fixt1 :i* conta9 ! greate/ ,v]tues ( ! ,animals1 & may m commodi\sly be tak5 into ! body ?an ! ,oil1 :i* is pla9ly intol]able to sick ,p]sons because ( its /9*2 yet =asmu* z 9 su* an ,op]ation ! *iefe/ ,virtue is burnt up1 & corrupt$1 & t !re=e ! ,m$icam5t s di/ill$ is less pr(itable ?an ! crude ,body ( ! ,animal2 ?is way & me?od _c at all be accompt$ ( z wor?y ! be+ rank$ among/ ! be/ sort ( ,m$ic9es4 ,see+ !n & well p]ciev+ all ^! ,circum/ances1 ,i c\nt$ x :olly necess>y to be?9k my self ( a m pr(itable & bett] way1 & su* a way too1 z by ! help :]e(1 e ,animal1 or at lea/ su* a "p ( x accord+ z is requisite1 may 7)\t any sep>at+ ( ! :ole body into div]s p>ts7 be dissolv$1 & *ang$ 9 its :ole sub/ance by a c]ta9 dissolv+ & correct+ ,wat] p\r$ ^u x1 & s its v5ome be conv]t$ into ,m$ic9e4 ,n[ ! dissolv+ ,wat]1 & ! dissolv$ ,m$ic9e /& 9 su* a po/ure1 z t x may be aga9 ab/ract$ & sep>at$ f ! dissolv$ & correct$ body aft] its dissolution & correction1 & ?is s correct$ or purg$ body may be adm9i/r$ 9 "s conv5i5t ,vehicle to ! sick1 or else alone by its self1 z %all be m cle>ly manife/$ 9 ! foll[+ disc\rse4 ,a univ]sal ,m5/ruum by ! help ( :i* all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als are dissolv$1 correct$1 & r$uc$ into a mo/ pure & mo/ safe ,m$icam5t4 ,i h 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 taught & told y t ,nit] is ! true univ]sal dissolv5t1 & is op]at$ )all ?ree mann] ( ways4 #a4 ,z x is 9 its own prop] nature & =m4 #b4 ,:5 x is *ang$ into a fixt & fi]y ,liquor4 #c4 ,:5 7by ! b5efit ( ! fire7 x is di/ill$ into an ,acid ,_s4 ,) ^! ?ree in/rum5ts are dissolv$ all :atsoev] is 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 are am5d$1 & transmut$ into a bett] & pur] sub/ance4 ,b ! mann] h[ ?is is done %all cle>ly be taught 9 ?is ,treatise1 & expla9$1 insomu* t all su* z h ei!r out ( gross ,ignorance1 or conceit$ ,pride1 or me] diabolical hatr$ & envy1 hi!rto contemn$1 despis$1 & traduc$ x z a ?+ impossible to be done 7z ,f>n]us = "o7 may be conf\nd$ ) %ame1 & be driv5 to confess1 t _! me] ignorance1 pride1 & envy1 caus$ !m to oppose ! ,noonday light1 & attempt ! ext+ui%+1 blott+ out1 & obscur+ ! same4 ,& al?\gh t ,i h describ$ ! prep>ation & use ( ! univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 bo? 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 its explication1 z likewise 9 my ,apology aga9/ ,f>n]us2 yet not)/&+ _m p]swade !mselves1 t t description is too mu* clad ov] ) d>kness1 & t )\t a m accurate & pla9] decl>ation or explication1 x _c be und]/ood1 & consequ5tly n made use (4 ,!re=e t su* ,m5 may h _! food ready *ew$1 & ?ru/ into _! m\?s1 & may h no f>!r cause ( lab\r & consid]ation1 ,i w give a pla9] decl>ation & make 79 ,god's "n1 = ^: hon\r1 & = ! b5efit ( all mank9d1 ,i h ?us purpos$ to d7 an initiation1 & p]fectly demon/rate1 t ,nit] is 7by ! ?ree a=em5tion$ ways7 able to dissolve1 & alt] all :atsoev] is 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 & to r$uce !m into a bett] sub/ance4 ,^! are ! weapons :]e) ,i ent] ! li/ ) all d]id]s & hat]s ( ! tru?1 & d dem&1 if !y h any bett] & m p[]full ?+1 ?an ?is univ]sal dissolv5t out ( ,nit]1 if s1 to produce x2 if n1 !n to let ?is alone4 ,e man has 8 lib]ty1 7if he ha? bett]7 to publi% x = ! common good2 b if he c't produce a bett]1 he may well submit himself to ! tru?4 ,v]ily w\ld any man discov] a bett] univ]sal dissolv5t1 he w\ld d me an acceptable ?+1 & ,i w\'d mo/ readily ackn[l$ge any errors ,i h committ$ 9 ?is matt]1 & w\ld refuse my own prop] writ+s4 ,b t "s su* w arise & d ?is ?+1 ,i d n 9 ! lea/ fe>4 ,if su* an "o %\ld come1 we w he> & see him1 & recieve him ) a dec5t reply4 ,9 ! mean :ile we w address our selves1 to ! prep>ation ( good ,m$ic9es1 to ! hon\r ( ,god1 & b5efit ( our ,neighb\r4 ,! bett]+ & correct+ metals1 :i* is to be accompli%$ by ! said ,nit]1 is exactly describ$ & demon/rat$ 9 ! second1 ?ird1 & f\r? "p ( ! ,treatise ( ! prosp]ity ( my ,c\ntrey2 9 ?is place we h purpos$ to treat onely ( m$ic9es4 ,b z = ! way ( r$uc+ ,nit] into a fixt & fi]y ,liquor1 & also into a ,volatile1 ,acid & fi]y ,_s2 we h already taught 9 o!r places ( our writ+s1 s t x is a me] ne$less ?+1 "h aga91 to repeat ! same4 ,b because x is pr(itable to ! lov] ( ,arts1 t he f9d bo? ! prep>ations "h conjo9$1 ,i h deem$ x necess>y to set !m d[n bo? to y\r view4 ,! ,process ( turn+ ,salt-pet] into a fi]y ,liquor4 ,take ( pure ,salt-pet]1 & su* z is free f all common ,salt "o p\nd1 put x into a /rong & well burn$ ,pot or ,crucible1 ) a ,cov] to x1 put x into a ,w9d ,furnace1 urge x s long ) ,coals till x be a bright r$ hot1 & all ! ,nit] fl[2 :i* be+ molt5 & 9 flux1 ca/ 9 a little ,p[d] ( good ,*>-coals1 t s x swimm+ at top ( ! ,salt-pet] may burn up4 ,?is ,coal ,p[d] be+ consum$1 ?r[ 9 "s m ( ! same1 & proce$ on ?us ) ca/+ on ,coal ,p[d] s long till ! ,coal ,p[d] y ca/ 9 w n take ,fire any m1 & ! ,salt-pet] appe> ( a gre5i% & sky-col\r4 ,!n p\r x out ?us molt5 into a w>m$ ,mort> or ,bason1 7= if y ?r[ x into a cold ,vessel1 x w leap up into y\r ,face7 & !re let x lie till x be cold4 ,if y t\* y\r tongue ) "s ( ?is ,salt1 y %all f9d x fi]y l ! ,salt ( ,t>t>4 ,beat ?is ,salt into a ,p[d] & put x into a ,glass1 or else set x 9 "s moi/ or cold ,cell>1 & 9 few days1 nay1 or h\rs1 x w be dissolv$ into a cle> & fi]y liquor1 :i* /ra9 ?r\gh ,cap ,pap] or a ,filt] 7z !y call x7 & set x up = use4 ,! use !re( 9 ! prep>ation ( su* ,m$icam5ts z are made out ( ,animals1 & also ,vegetables4 ,=asmu* z ! use ( ?is ,m5/ruum is already demon/rat$ 9 my fir/ ,apology aga9/ ,f>n]us1 & 9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 :]e9 ! ,ess5ces ( ,h]bs are taught4 ,b 9 ?is ,treatise %all m5tion be made onely ( su* ,m$icam5ts z are prep>able out ( ,animals4 ,i w "h set d[n ! way & mann] ( op]ation1 :]eby n onely ,animals1 b also ,vegetables my be correct$ & transmut$ into safe ,m$icam5ts4 ,& "h x is to be not$1 t ! use ( ?is ,m5/ruum1 takes place onely 9 correct+ su* ,h]bs & ,animals z are /rongly op]ative & z x 7 v5em\s1 ^: malice is to be necess>ily remov$4 ,= ^? ,h]bs t are good1 & us$ 9 ! ,kit*91 & )\t any hurt 9 !m1 ne$ n any correction1 except "o w make out ( !m1 an extract by ,_s ( ,w9e1 or make ( !m a burn+ ,_s1 & ,oil1 z also a fix$ ,salt1 & conjo9 !m by ! b5efit ( ,art1 & make !m into sweet ,ess5ces1 :i* lab\r is accurately describ$ 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,9 ?is place we treat onely ( turn+ ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als into sweet ,m$icam5ts1 by ! b5efit ( ,salt-pet]3 ,& 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s is suffici5tly en\gh taught by :at o!r ways1 & ^? v>i\s ones too1 sev]al ,m$icam5ts may be prep>$1 & t )\t ! help ( ?is univ]sal dissolv5t1 :]eto ,i ref] ! well m9d$ ,read]1 & proce$ on "h to tea* ! prep>ation ( ! said ,m$icam5ts by t hi!rto (t5 nam$ fi]y dissolv5t1 :i* 7)\t any additions7 is ( notable effect4 ,! ,prep>ation ( ,animals & ,vegetables by ! fi]y ,liquor ( ,nit]1 _! ,dissolution1 ,correction1 & ,transmutation into :olsome ,m$ic9es4 ,take any ,animal or ,h]b1 :at y please1 if x be new1 cut x small2 if ! ,animal or ,h]b be dry1 beat x into ,p[d]1 & p\r !reto ! liquor ( fixt ,nit]1 t x may well moi/5 ! ,animal or ! ,h]b1 & may cov] x all ov]2 set ! ,glass 9 a ,b4 & dige/ ! v5em\s ,animal or ,h]b = "o day & night1 9 :i* "t ! liquor ( ,nit] w rip5 ! v5em\s ,animal or ,h]b1 & transmute x1 & make a ,m$ic9e ( ! ,poison4 ,aft] ! ,cucurbit is cool$ 9 ! ,balneo1 take x out & p\r =? ! liquor1 toge!r ) ! correct$ ,animal or ,h]b into ano!r ,glass hav+ a long ,neck1 & p\r !reon ! be/ ,_s ( ,w9e1 or burn+ ,_s ( ,corn1 & su* z is well purg$ f all ,phlegm1 t x may swim on ! solution ! height ( two f+]s4 ,note well1 t ! liquor ( ,nit]1 & likewise ! burn+ ,_s1 mu/ be well fre$ f all ,phlegm1 s t ! ,_s may n conjo9 x self ) ! ,nit]1 b swim on ! top ( x4 ,= if bo? ( !m be wat]y or phlegmy1 !re w\ld be a conjunction or commixion ( !m bo?1 & y\r lab\r w\ld miss ! ev5t hop$ =1 & ?is is well to be obs]v$4 ,!re=e see+ t su* a commixtion1 is prev5t$ by remov+ ( ! aquosity1 ! burn+ ,_s w attract to x self1 ! true & correct$ ,ess5ce ( ! ,h]b or ,animal1 & leave ! fixt liquor toge!r ) ! unpr(itable ,fces ( ! ,h]b or ,animal4 ,sep>ate ! burn+ ,_s ?us impregnat$ ) ! ,ess5ce1 & s mu* t x c attract no m1 by p\r+ x (f f ! liquor1 & p\r m ,_s !reupon1 repeat+ ?is lab\r s long & s (t51 untill all ! ,ess5ce %all be extract$ out ( ! liquor ( ! ,nit]4 ,!n take all ^! extractions :i* conta9 ! transmut$ or correct$ v5ome ( ! ,h]b or ,animal1 & put !m toge!r 9 a ,cucurbit1 9 a ,b4 ,m4 & draw (f ! burn+ ,_s ) a g5tle heat1 t s at l5g? ! rema9+ liquor1 may be ( a ?ick & d>k col\r$ r$di%ness4 ,note well t ! be/ "p ( ! burn+ ,_s may be also sep>at$ 9 a ,b4 & res]v$ = f>!r use1 b its rema9+ & weak] "p may be tak5 out ) ! extract1 out ( ! ,b4 ,m4 & be evaporat$ 9 a ,glass ,vessel1 ov] a vapor\s ,b4 to ! ?ickness ( ,honey4 ,= 9 s do+1 !re's no fe> ( burn+ ! extract 9 ! ,cucurbit1 if ! ,b4 %\ld be ov] hot2 & ?is y are to h an especial reg>d unto4 ,b if ! evaporation _c be done 9 ,glass ,vessels1 by a vapor\s ,b4 !n :5 ! ,ess5ce is br\ght to su* a pass 9 a little ,cucurbit1 p\r !reto "s ( t burn+ ,_s1 t came fir/ ov]1 & pres5tly %ake x well ab\t1 & mix x well1 & ?is w aga9 =?) extract ! pure/ "p ( ! ,ess5ce1 & leave beh9d a few ,fces1 ) a little ( ! fixt ,nit] ,liquor1 f ! :i*1 ! burn+ ,_s toge!r ) ! ,ess5ce1 is to be =?) sep>at$1 by p\r+ x (f1 le/ x %\ld 7by any long] /ay on ! ,fces7 draw also to x self ! ,salt1 & s n get ! sweet ,sav\r & ,od\r ( ! ,ess5ce4 ,b if any "o do? yet desire to make ! ,ess5ce m pure & m sweet1 he may extract x yet a ?ird "t aft] ! a=esaid mann]1 & aft] ?is ?ird lab\r !re w rema9 aga9 "s m ,salt1 & ! ,ess5ce w become sweet]4 ,if a dilig5t reg>d be n _h h]eunto1 !re w 7= ! mo/ "p7 "s ( ! fix$ ,salt abide ) ! ,ess5ce1 & r5d] x ( an unpleasant sav\r3 ?is admonition !re=e is n to be neglect$1 b su* a "o t covets ! obta9+ ( any good mu/ be/[ 8 lab\r ) all k9d ( dilig5ce4 ,?is is an exact description ( ! mann] ( prep>+ mo/ efficaci\s ,m$ic9es1 out ( ! mo/ v5em\s ,h]bs & ,animals4 ,fur!rmore ?is is to be not$1 t :5 ! ,ess5ce is extract$ by ! burn+ ,_s1 out ( ! ,alkalizat$ ,h]b or ,animal1 ! rema9d] is to be boil$ 9 an e>!n or glaz$ ,pot ev5 to dr9ess1 & aft]w>ds to be made r$ hot1 t all ! impurity may be consum$ by calc9ation1 & ! pure fixt ,nit] may rema9 alone1 :i* if y set 9 a ,cell>1 & d aga9 let x dissolve into a liquor1 x w be ( ! same virtues z be=e1 & ?us w x be _m a "t1 & s may ! ,_s ( ! ,w9e be us$ = ! l op]ation4 ,n[ al?\gh ?is fix$ ,nit] do? *ange z well v5em\s ,m9]als1 z ,animals & ,vegetables1 & r$uce _! v55osity into :olsome ,m$ic9e3 yet is x m fit = ! sulphure\s ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 ?an = m]curial ones2 & = su* ! ,acid ,_s ( ,nit] is m fit1 ?\gh x do? also dissolve1 correct1 & transmute ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als2 ! :i* is *iefly obs]vable 9 ! ,m9]als1 = !re9 may be le>n$ ! wond]full prop]ty1 & ! all-?+s-*ang+ efficacy ( ?is ,fire4 ,= ,nit] crude z x is 9 its body1 be+ mix$ ) combu/ible ,animals & ,vegetables1 & enk9dl$1 burns up all ?+s1 & drives !m ) ! flame up into ! ,air1 insomu* t no?+ save ! fixt ,salt onely is left rema9+3 ,& !re=e ?is crude ,nit] is altoge!r unfit = ,vegetables & ,animals1 if y w\ld h any good f !m4 ,b 9 ! v5em\s ,m9]als x p]=me? its (fice bett] ?an ! fixt ,nit]1 or ?an ! volatile corrosive or ,acid ,_s1 z %all be aft]w>ds %[n :]e we treat ( ,m9]als4 ,?is ,i ?\ght exp$i5t to advise y (1 & h ?us done to ?is end1 t ^? t are desir\s ( ! ,art may le>n ! div]s op]ations ( ,nit]4 ,! crude ,nit] do? 7by its flame7 display its virtues ^u ! v5em\s ,animals1 & *ange? !m 9 few h\rs space into safe ,m$icam5ts74 ,be+ r$uc$ into a fixt liquor1 x dissolve? all sulphure\s ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 ! :i* ?+ ! common or crude ,nit]1 z also ! acid & corrosive ,_s w nev] d3 ,z ?is fixt liquor ( ,nit] also dissolve? :olly ! sulphure\s ,m9]als1 & leaves no?+ beh9d save ! onely ,fces4 ,s ! acid ,_s ( ,nit] dissolve? all m]curial ,m9]als1 t no?+ rema9s undissolv$4 ,f :5ce 'tis evid5t1 t e nature do? lov+ly embrace its l1 & is will+ly conjoyn$ !re)all1 & especially if su* natures are pure & clean1 & n mix$ ) any o!r ?+s4 ,b t y may yet bett] und]/& ^! ?+s1 he>k5 a little f>!r4 ,!re is no ,h]b1 no ,animal1 no ,m9]al1 t consi/e? n ( its ?ree fir/ pr9ciples1 viz4 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 & ,m]cury1 b yet are ^! v unequal3 = 9 "o subject1 ! ,salt is mo/ p[]full1 9 ano!r1 ! ,sulphur1 9 a ?ird1 ! ,m]cury3 ,b :5 9 su* subjects consi/+ ( ! ?ree pr9ciples1 !re is n too mu* inequality1 & t no pr9ciple be>s sway ov] ano!r1 !n ei!r ! acid ,_s1 or ! fix$ ,salt ( ! ,nit] w alike dissolve !m1 z is evid5t 9 _m ,vegetables1 ,m9]als1 & ,animals1 :i* be+ comp\nd$ ( well temp]$ ,pr9ciples1 d admit ( ,solution & ,correction1 bo? by ! fixt ,liquor1 z also by ! volatile acid ,_s3 ,= example4 ,i take "s ,h]b1 be x ,napellus1 or ,m&ragora1 or ,opium1 or "s ,animal1 z a ,spid]1 ,scorpion1 or ,gold5 ,sc>abu1 ,i deal on ?is ,subject n[ ) fixt ,nit] 7z ,i a=e taught7 & ! :ole w be dissolv$1 *ang$1 & become a safe ,m$icam5t1 7= !y consi/ ( well temp]$ ,pr9ciples47 ,if n[ ,i p\r ^u ei!r ,subject ! acid ,_s ( ,nit]1 x w be dissolv$ !re91 *ang$1 & correct$1 & put on ! nature ( an :olsome ,m$ic9e1 z well z :5 dissolv$ 9 ! a=esaid ,liquor4 ,n[ ?\gh bo? ,liquors1 viz4 ! fixt ,liquor & ! acid ,_s d arise out ( "o ,root1 yet d !y exce$+ly diff] 9 _! nature1 & d prosecute z x 7 ea* ! o!r ) a deadly hatr$3 ,& t because ! fixt ,liquor1 z well z ! acid ,_s1 are 9 "s sort z yet adv]s>ies1 & d n absolutely be> su* sway z if !y 7 9 "o ,nature4 ,= !y are f "o subject1 & are by ! fire drawn out ( common ,salt-pet]1 & r$uc$ into two contr>y p>ts & into ,enemies oppos+ ea* o!r4 ,b !y are aga9 conjo9$1 t !y may mutually set ^u ea* o!r1 ) t enmity !y h receiv$ f ! fire1 & may ov]come & kill ea* o!r1 !n nei!r ! fi]y ,liquor1 nor ! acid ,_s is any m disc]n$1 b !y return unto t :i* !y 7 be=e1 & f :i* !y 7 born1 viz4 unto ,nit] or common ,salt-pet]4 ,excell5tly well !re=e say ! ,philosoph]s1 make ! fixt ,volatile1 & ! ,volatile fixt4 ,h]mes also sai?1 t our ,dragon die? n )\t 8 ,bro!r & ,si/]1 _m ?+s might be spok5 ( ?is matt]1 b !y belong n to ?is place1 b to ! f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 9 :i* is treat$ ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,gold & ,silv] into ,t9ctures1 b if s be t "o ( ! a=5am$ ,pr9ciples1 :e!r x be ,sulphur or ,m]cury 7= ! ,salt is n to be "h consid]$7 d be> ov]mu* sway 9 any subject1 !n bo? ! dissolv5ts _c alike dissolve t body1 b t dissolv5t onely :i* is appropriat$ to ! nature ( t ,subject3 ,z = example4 ,! se$ ( any ,h]b 7?\gh x ha? a m]curial ,salt7 yet ! ,sulphur ha? ! pr$om9ancy1 & !re=e admits ( dissolution by ! fixt ,liquor r ?an by ! acid ,_s4 ,b if ! ,oil be sep>at$ f ! m]curial ,salt1 ei!r by express+ x or di/ill+ x out ( ! ,se$1 !n ! fixt ,liquor ha? a great] efficacy ( op]ation ^u its l1 & dissolves all ! ,oil1 )\t leav+ any "p !re( beh9d4 ,b contr>iwise1 ! ,oil be+ sev]$ f its m]curial ,salt1 :i* admitte? ( ! acid ,_s onely1 ! acid ,_s ha? no p[] at all to dissolve x1 ?\gh he be aris5 f ! v same ,subject1 z 8 bro!r ! fixt ,liquor is4 ,s !n ! ,si/] answ]s n ! bro!r 9 ! l op]ation1 & 'tis impossible = ! ,si/] to accompli% ^? ?+s t ! ,bro!r do?4 ,b :5 bo? bro!r & si/] are mix$ toge!r1 !y d aga9 beget ,*ildr5 l to _! ,p>5ts1 viz4 ,h]maphrodites1 f :5ce !mselves _h _! ,orig9al1 return+ to simple & crude ,nit]1 out ( :i* !re d aga9 proce$ ! l ,procreations & ,g5]ations ( ! mascul9e & fem99e ,sex4 ,& s "o bir? transmutes x self into ano!r1 augm5te? & bett]e? ea* o!r & t ev5 to inf9ity1 if x d b get its own conjugal b$1 & be dealt )al 9 a ,philosophical mann]4 ,& :at we h said ( ! vegetable ,sulphur1 ! same may likewise be und]/ood ( ! ,animal & ,m9]al4 ,= su* a ,sulphur z is sev]$ f its ,salt & ,m]cury1 ! acid ,_s ( ,nit] w n dissolve1 b its sulphure\s ,liquor do? readily p]=m x1 & ?is do? :olly dissolve ! common m9]al ,sulphur1 :]eas ! acid ,_s leaves x unt\*$4 ,b su* a ,subject z p>ticipates ( bo? ,natures1 viz4 ( ! sulphure\s & m]curial "o1 do? admit ( dissolution bo? by ! fixt ,liquor1 & by ! acid ,_s1 :e!r x be a ,vegetable1 ,animal1 or ,m9]al4 ,!re=e ! extreams1 viz4 ! beg9n+ & ! end1 ! fir/ ,ens & la/ ,ess5tiality1 ! volatile & combu/ible1 & ! fixt & incombu/ible1 are to be comp>$ ) ea* o!r1 7z ?us47 ,let ! common combu/ible ,sulphur & :i* adh]es to ,m9]als & ,ve9s ( ,metals be accompt$ ( z ! beg9n+1 & let ,gold be accompt$ ! end4 ,! fixt ,liquor n[ dissolves ! ,sulphur :olly1 b _c d s ) ! ripe ,gold2 b ! acid ,_s dissolves t1 & _c at all dissolve ! ,sulphur4 ,b n[ su* z are middle ,subjects & d p>take ( bo? natures1 viz4 ( a sulphure\s & a m]curial1 su* z are ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,m>s1 ,v5us1 ,m]cury1 ,lune2 = !y are dissolveable by bo?1 viz4 by ! fixt ,liquor1 & also by ! acid ,_s4 ,b by h[ mu* ! m ei!r ( !m p>take ( combu/ible ,sulphur1 by s mu* ! easi] do? x admit ,solution by ! fixt ,liquor4 ,s ?is ,liquor do? easily dissolve ^! ,m9]als1 viz4 ,antimony1 ,auripigm5t1 common ,sulphur1 r$ ,ars5ick1 c4 & ( metals ^!1 ,m>s1 ,v5us1 ,jupit]1 ,saturn1 difficultly2 ,lune m difficultly2 ,m]cury mo/ difficultly2 b = ,sol1 :i* is ! la/ & be/ ( all1 x do? 9 no wise dissolve1 because x is pla9ly fre$ by nature f its sup]flu\s1 extrane\s1 & burn+ ,sulphur1 & is wa%$1 purifi$1 & maturat$ into a mo/ pure m]curial ,sub/ance4 ,contr>iwise ! acid ,_s 7if x be /rong en\gh7 do? dissolve all1 ev5 f ! supreame/ metal1 to ! l[e/ ,m9]al1 ,sulphur onely except$1 :i* x c't dissolve4 ,yet do? x m easily dissolve "o ,subject ?an ano!r accord+ z x is ( m aff9ity )1 or remote1 f its own ,nature4 ,& !re=e e ,*ymi/ may easily "k ! ,nature & ,prop]ties ( e metal & m9]al by ! dissolv+ !m1 ) ^! two1 viz4 ,liquor & acid ,_s4 ,note well1 ,i h 7by ?is means7 f\nd out :at ,metals & ,m9]als are ( ne>e/ ,aff9ity ) ,gold1 & ?is k9d ( enquiry is f> m c]ta9 & saf] ?an ! read+ ( _m ,books2 nor w x be hurtfull to him if he did und]/& ! signature ( metals & m9]als1 & !reby "k h[ to le>n _! ,nature & ,prop]ty2 b my int5t is n to treat ( t1 9 ?is place1 b w ref] my lab\r to ! second "p ( my ,treatise ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]e we w speak ( ! ,conc5tration ( ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,b t ,i may trifle out no m "t 9 ! disc\rs+ ( ! diff]5ce ( metals & m9]als1 ,i w g on & describe h[ ! v5em\s ,subjects ( ,animals & ,vegetables are to be dissolv$ by ! acid ,_s ( ,nit]1 to be transmut$ & rip5$ !reby1 & conv]t$ into safe ,m$icam5ts4 ,! ,process & ,prep>ation is z foll[s4 ,take ei!r ,nux ,vomica1 or v5om\s p>ty-col\r$ ,toads1 ,scorpions1 ,can?>ides1 or su* l v5om\s ,vegetables or ,animals4 ,cut y\r ,vegetables1 b take y\r ,animals :ole z !y are1 t s dy+ 79 ! ,m5/ruum7 !y become great] & saf] ,m$icam5ts1 put !m 9 "s glass3 ,z = example4 ,take "o ,ounce or two ,ounces ( ! ,_s ( ,nit]2 put x 9 a glass ) a n>r[ neck1 t s x may be /opp$1 & put into t ,_s su* ,vegetables z y w\ld dissolve2 :i* be+ dissolv$ into a ,liquor1 !n put yet m ,h]bs1 ?us do+ s long till ! ,_s gr[s ?icki%1 & c dissolve no m4 ,aft] ! same mann] may y proce$ ) ! ,animals if dead2 b if alive1 !n to ! ,_s add "s wat] be=e y put ! ,v]m9e !re9to2 = ! too vehem5t =ce ( ! ,_s1 is to be s allay$1 t ! ,v]m9e be+ put 9 alive may n pres5tly die1 b may kill himself ) 8 own prop] ,poison4 ,= if ! ,_s be too /rong1 su* k9d ( ,animals w die 9 less ?an a mom5t1 & n "k :at ha? happ5$ unto !m4 ,b n[ !y live long] 9 ! mild] ,_s1 & :5 !y see t !y mu/ ne$s die1 !y are extreamly enrag$1 d prick1 & bite1 & kill !mselves ) _! own ,poison1 insomu* t ! v5ome is increas$1 & ! ,m$ic9e acquires ! great] ,virtues4 ,s !n ^? :i* ?\ ha/ put 9 be+ dissolv$1 add m untill ! ,_s becom+ ?ick1 c dissolve no m2 /ra9 ?is ,solution ?r\gh a ?9 ,l9n5 ,cloa? into ano!r glass1 & p\r !reon by little & little1 or drop by drop1 ! fixt ,liquor ( ,nit]1 t x may kill ! acid ,_s1 & !y bo? hav+ lo/ _! /r5g?s return into ,salt-pet] z !y 7 be=e1 & ! correct$ ,vegetable or ,animal may be precipitat$ to ! bottom 9 ! =m ( a ,p[d]4 ,:5 y h s done p\r on "s m fre% ,wat]1 or ,ra9-wat]1 t ! ,salt-pet] may be ! bett] dissolv$4 ,!n p\r out all ! ,solution1 ?r\gh a ?9 ,l9n5 ,clo? plac$ 9 a glass ,funnel1 into ano!r glass1 t s ! ,salt-pet]1 :i* be=e 0 p>tly an acid ,_s1 & p>tly a fixt ,liquor1 & is aga9 become ,nit]1 may 7be+ dissolv$ ) ! wat] p\r$ !reon7 run ?r\gh ! ,clo?1 & t correct$ ,vegetable or ,animal may /ay beh9d 9 ! same1 ! :i* by p\r+ on /ore ( fair wat]1 is to be fre$ ( all ,salti%ness1 & aft]w>ds to be put toge!r ) ! ,clo? ^u ,cap-pap] sev]al times d\bl$4 ,?is ,pap] w dr9k up all ! moi/ure1 & ! rema9+ ,animal or ,vegetable ,p[d] w /ay beh9d3 :i* be+ ?us dri$ is to be lay'd up = use1 & may aft]w>ds be us$ ei!r p] se 9 ! =m ( a ,p[d] or be r$uc$ into ,pills1 :i* be=e ?is prep>ation c\ld n be safely us$1 nor )\t mu* dang]4 ,!re is besides1 ano!r way ( turn+ ,animals & ,vegetables by ! acid ,_s ( ,nit]1 or by ! fixt ,liquor into :olsome ,m$icam5ts3 & ! mann] !re( is ?us4 ,^? ,subjects :i* refuse to be dissolv$ by ! fixt ,liquor1 are dissolv$ by ! acid ,_s1 & precipitat$ ) ! fixt ,liquor1 or contr>iwise ^? :i* are n dissolveable by ! acid ,_s1 are dissolv$ by ! fixt ,liquor1 & precipitat$ by ! acid ,_s4 ,all be+ precipitat$1 & ! ,dissolv5t suffici5tly sla91 let "s m ( ! fixt ,liquor be p\r$ !reupon1 s t x may mu* exce$ 9 quantity ! acid ,_s4 ,?is done1 let ! ,phlegm be drawn (f 9 a vapor\s ,b1 & to ! rema9+ ,liquor1 let be p\r$ z mu* burn+ ,_s z is suffici5t1 t s x may by extraction extract all t is to be extract$4 ,?is burn+ ,_s op]ates ^u1 & attracte? to x self1 no o!r ?+ save ! onely ,ess5ce ( ! ,h]b or ,animal alone1 & leaves ! ,dissolv5ts unt\*t4 ,b ?is ,ess5ce is no ways inf]i\r nei!r 9 virtue or efficacy1 to t :i* 0 prep>$ aft] ! be=e describ$ mann]4 ,& ?us mu* let suffice to h be5 said ( ! prep>ation ( ,vegetable & ,animal ,m$icam5ts4 ,& n[ we w betake our selves 79 ,god's ,"n7 to speak likewise ( ,m9]al & ,metall9e ,m$icam5ts1 & see :at good ?+ ! ,omnipot5t ,god be/[e? on u by ! b5efit ( ^! ?+s4 ,! prep>ation ( ,metall9e ,m$icam5ts is almo/ a-k91 & l to ! prec$5t prep>ation ( ,vegetable & ,animal ones1 & do? h]e9 onely diff]1 t ! mo/ "p ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 are dissolv$1 correct$1 & conv]t$ into safe ,m$icam5ts by crude & purifi$ ,nit]1 z ! foll[+ mann] demon/rates4 ,take ( p[d]$ ,antimony & purg$ ,nit] ea* alike1 mix ^! equal p>ts 9 a cov]$ ,pot lea/ ! ,mass leap out1 calc9e x1 aft] ,calc9ation p\r x =?1 & r$uce ! ,mass into a ,p[d]1 & wa% (f ! ,salt-pet] ) ,wat] & dry ! ,antimony1 :i* ha? n[ lo/ its black ,col\r1 & is become :ite4 ,mix x aga9 ) an equal "p ( ,salt-pet]1 calc9e x1 & wa% x1 & repeat ?is ,lab\r a ?ird "t4 ,?is done1 ! ,antimony ha? laid aside all its v5omosity & blackness1 & become :ite1 & su* a m$icam5t1 z may be mo/ safely adm9i/r$ 9 expell+ all ,diseases by ,sweat1 ! ,dose f two1 ?ree1 f\r1 ev5 to six ,gra9s4 ,note well1 if y use ! ,regulus in/ead ( ! ,crude ,antimony1 x w pres5tly1 9 ! fir/ op]ation become a :ite ,diaphoretick1 & to be adhibit$ 9 ! same ,dose4 ,ev5 aft] ! same mann] may y deprive poison\s ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 & su* l ,poisons ( all _! v5om\sness1 & transmute !m into mo/ safe ,diaphoretick ,p[d]s4 ,b =asmu* z ! prep>ations ( !m d n correspond ) e ones m9d1 yea & may easily injure ! ignorant & unskilfull1 my advice to su* m5 is ?is1 t !y ab/a9 f m$l+ ) !m & betake !mselves to ,antimony onely1 & to fix him well1 = t !y may use him ) f> m safety4 ,b t ,i speak "h ( ^? mo/ highly v5om\s ,objects1 ,i did x = ?is end1 t e "o might "k1 t ev5 ! *iefe/ ,poisons may be correct$ & transmut$ into ,m$ic9es1 m]ely by ! help ( ,nit] alone4 ,b he t desires yet f>!r to r5d] ,antimony saf] & bett]1 let him use ! foll[+ prep>ation3 ,take ! a=esaid ,diaphoretick ,antimony1 fix$ by ! help ( ,nit]1 dissolve x up 9 /rong ,aqua ,=tis3 & be+ dissolv$1 precipitate x ) ! fixt ,liquor ( ,nit]1 t x may settle to ! bottom l a sn[y ,p[d]3 ,p\r (f ! moi/ure1 vap\r away "s "p ( ! humidity1 & set by ! rema9d] t ! ,salt may %oot1 & s w y h y\r ,nit] aga94 ,z = ! ,p[d]1 dry x & wa% x well ) wat]1 & x may well be /yl$ a ,bezo>dicum ,m9]al1 be+ a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e to expel all ,diseases by ,sweat1 ! ,dose ( :i* is "o1 two1 ?ree1 f\r1 six1 ev5 to twelve ,gra9s1 accord+ z ! ,disease & ,pati5t is4 ,b ,i h suffici5tly en\gh treat$ ( ?is ,m$ic9e at l>ge 9 my o!r ,writ+s1 & !re=e ne$s n to be repeat$ 9 ?is place4 ,s !n all1 ,metals1 ,m9]als1 ,/ones1 & :atsoev] is 9 ! ,_w1 may by ^! ?ree ways be dissolv$ & correct$ by ,nit]1 ei!r crude1 fix$1 or acid1 & be transmut$ into ,m$ic9es void ( all k9d ( dang]4 ,?\ mai/ dissolve all ! ,metals 7,gold onely except$7 ) ! acid ,_s ( ,nit]1 & if ?\ put !reto a little ,sal ,armoniack1 or rectifie x ) common ,salt1 !n x w likewise dissolve common ,gold4 ,b ! ,m9]als are dissolv$ ) ! fixt ,liquor ( ,nit]1 & precipitat$1 & !n wa%$ ) common wat]1 & be+ wa%$ are us$ to make ,m$ic9e )4 ,!y yield subtile ,p[d]s1 accord+ to ! nature & prop]ty ( _! ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,! ,p[d] ( ,gold is yell[1 & is call$ ,aurum ,fulm9ans1 ( ,silv]1 ,a%y1 ( ,copp]1 ,gre51 ( ,iron1 ,r$1 ( ,t91 & ,lead1 ,:ite1 ( ,antimony1 :ite2 ( ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ,tutia1 & ,cadmia1 ,a%y3 ,b ! common ,sulphur1 & all ! preci\s & common ,/ones1 x 7viz4 ! acid ,_s7 _c dissolve1 b leaves !m = h] ,bro!r1 ! fix$ ,liquor to dissolve4 ,s !n :at ! ,si/] _c d1 t ! ,bro!r c p]=m ) ease1 & t :i* ! ,bro!r c't effect1 t ! ,si/] und]takes ! accompli%m5t (2 & :at nei!r ( !m c possibly p]=m1 we see x possible to be done1 by _! ,fa!r & ,"m1 viz4 ! crude ,nit]1 insomu* t to ?is subject is a p[] giv5 ( do+ :at y please4 ,b t ,i may p]fectly demon/rate1 t ,nit] is able to dissolve all ! ?+s t are 9 ! ,_w1 & may )all %ew1 h[ ^? subjects1 :i* yields n to a ,solution by ! acid ,_s may come "u ! p[] ( ! fixt ,nit]1 ,i w proce$ on1 & beg9 ) ! common ,sulphur4 ,take ,sulphur r$uc$ into ,p[d]1 "o "p1 ( fixt ,nit] two p>ts1 put !m 9 a ,cucurbit1 p\r !reon twice z mu* wat] z !y bo? ( !m weigh1 viz4 six p>ts4 ,boil !m ab\t "o h\r 9 ,s&1 9 :i* boil+ ! ,liquor ( ! fixt ,nit]1 w dissolve ! ,sulphur into a r$ ,solution4 ,/ra9 x ?r\gh ,cap ,pap]1 & precipitate x by ! acid ,_s1 !n wa% x1 & y %all h a :ite & subtile ,p[d]1 pr(itable 9 ! ,diseases ( ! ,lungs4 ,& n[ x rema9s t ,i %ew y ,fl9ts1 ,s&1 ,cry/al1 all k9ds ( ,/ones bo? preci\s ones & common1 7:i* ! acid ,_s is n capable ( dissolv+7 may be dissolv$ by ! fixt ,nit]1 & display _! ,virtues1 ! :i* is ?us done4 ,make ! ,fl9t1 ,cry/al1 ,m>ble1 or any o!r ,/one t is meltable 9 ! ,fire into a ,glass1 v r$ hot1 & pres5tly squ5* x 9 cold ,wat]1 & dry x1 t x may be p[d]$ ) ease4 ,take "o "p ( ?is ,p[d]1 & ?ree or f\r p>ts ( fixt ,nit]1 mix !m well1 put !m into a ,crucible1 & cov] ! ,pot1 & melt !m ) a /rong ,fire 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 t x may become a transp>5t ,glass4 ,!n turn x out1 ,p[d] x1 & set x 9 a ,glass ,vessel 9 a moi/ ,cell>1 t ! ,/one may be turn$ into a ,liquor2 or else hav+ p[d]$ ! said molt5 ,glass1 p\r common ,wat] !reupon1 :i* w dissolve ! ,p[d]4 ,if n[ y p\r ! said acid ,_s ( ,nit] on ! cle> ,solution1 !n ! fixt ,nit] be+ depriv$ ( its fi]y virtue & =ce1 w let fall ! dissolv$ ,/one 9 ! =m ( a ,p[d]1 :i* is to be wa%$ ) /ore ( ,wat]1 & be dri$1 & x w be ! ,magi/]y ( t ,/one1 :i* ?is op]ation is be/[$ on4 ,^! ,/ones may likewise be dige/$ & dissolv$ 9 a /rong ,glass set on ,s&1 ) ! fixt ,nit] ,liquor1 b ?is moi/ way is m sl[ & t$i\s ?an ! =m] dry way :i* is done by melt+4 ,& besides1 ! ,glasses !mselves _c long endure ?is liquor1 b are !re) also dissolv$4 ,n[ ^! ,magi/]ies or ,/ones ?us prep>$ are pr(itable 9 ! ,/one1 ! :i* !y d n onely expel out ( ! ,re9s1 b likewise out ( ! ,bladd]1 if x be n too mu* h>dn$4 ,if y desire to make ?is ,m$ic9e yet bett]1 !n d ?us4 ,take ! ,liquor ( ! ,fl9ts or ,cry/als1 t are dissolv$ 9 a ,cell> aft] _! hav+ be5 melt$1 put x 9 a ,vial hav+ a long ,neck1 :]eon p\r twice z mu* ,_s ( ,w9e1 b see t ! ,belly ( y\r ,glass be b half full2 !n let "s body or o!r %ake ! ,glass 9 _! h&s /rongly up & d[n1 & commix ! ,liquor & ,_s ( ,w9e well1 !n w ! ,_s p5etrate1 dissolve & r5d] x sweet4 ,note well1 ?is agitation is necess>y1 because if x be n ?us toss$ to & fro1 ! ,_s ( ,w9e w /& at ! top ( ! ,liquor1 & n attract ! fixt ,nit] to x self4 ,n[ :5 ! ,_s ( ,w9e t y p\r$ fir/ on1 is %>p en\gh1 p\r t out & p\r on m1 & :5 t is %>p en\gh1 decant t also1 & p\r on m1 repeat ?is op]ation s (t51 untill ! ,liquor ( ! ,/ones be r5dr$ sweet4 ,note well1 ! ,_s ( ,w9e mu/ be void ( all ,phlegm1 = if !re be 9 x any wat]1 ! ,liquor ( ! ,/ones w\ld be precipitat$ into a ,p[d]4 ,b he t proce$s well & rightly w obta9 a noble ,m$ic9e aga9/ ! ,/one ( ! ,microcosm4 ,n4 ,b4 ,aft] t ! ,liquor ( ! ,/ones is br\ght to a sweetness1 x is to be cov]$ ov] ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 9 ! ,glass y keep x 91 t s ! ,liquor may abide 9 its ,liquidity1 o!rwise x w 9 a few days space be turn$ into a ,/one 9 ! ,glass4 ,:5 y w\ld use ! ,liquor1 /op ! m\? ( ! ,glass ) y\r ,?umb1 & turn d[n ! ,glass t ! ,_s ( ,w9e may 7z be+ light]7 give place = ! ,liquor to fl[ out by y\r ,?umb1 & ?us may y take out z mu* ,liquor z y please4 ,i h be5 ! m curi\s 9 describ+ ?is prep>ation 9 ?is place1 t s no error may be committ$1 see+ ?is lab\r requires an exp]t ,man1 & n su* a rude & insipid ,sot z ,f>n]us is4 ,exp]i5ce te/ifies t ! ,liquor1 & ! ,magi/]y ( ,s&1 ,fl9ts1 ,cry/als1 & su* l ,/ones1 are endu$ ) "o & ! same virtues4 ,any "o may *use :i* 9 8 op9ion is be/4 ,i comm5d ! common :ite ,fl9ts1 t are 9 ! ,s&s ( ,riv]s4 ,! ,magi/]y ( ^! are notably conducive to weak ,/oma*s1 nor is any ?+ corrupt$ by ! same1 :atsoev] ,diseases !y be us$ unto4 ,! ,dose ( ! ,p[d] is #d1 #h1 #ab1 #bj1 #cj ,gra9s1 ( ! ,liquor1 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 ev5 to #aj ,gra9s4 ,?is ,liquor1 :]esoev] x comes1 adh]es to e matt] x meets )1 if x be kept 9 a dry place1 x becomes a natural & transp>5t ,/one4 ,9 ,man's ,body1 x attracts to x self its l1 & c>ries x (f ) x self4 ,!re lie hid 9 x _m o!r secrets1 :i* =asmu* z !y p]ta9 n to ?is place1 are to be f\nd 9 my o!r ,writ+s4 ,moreov] !re are ,/ones f\nd :i* d n admit ( ,solution ei!r by ! fixt ,liquor or acid ,_s1 & !y are to be ?us tam$4 ,take t ,/one :i* yields n to a ,solution by ! fixt ,nit] ,liquor1 nor by ! acid ,_s1 beat x into ,p[d]1 !n mix x ) ?ree times z mu* ( ! ,p[d] ( pure & well dri$ ,nit]4 ,!n ) ?is mixture fill a ,crucible half full1 take up a ,coal ) y\r ,tongs1 & put x into ! matt]1 & hold x h>d on1 lea/ ! flame ?r[ x cle> out aga94 ,s ! ,nit] be+ k9dl$ by ! ,coal do? 7toge!r ) ! ,/one7 flame & burn up1 & cause su* a spe$y & vehem5t ,fire1 t ! ,/one is !reby p5etrat$ & op5$1 & may 7aft] ?is op]ation7 be dissolv$ ) common ,wat]4 ,?is done1 ! ,solution :i* ha? imbib$ 7or :i* conta9s7 ! dissolv$ ,/one1 is to be purifi$ by pass+ x ?r\gh ,cap ,pap]1 & to be precipitat$ by p\r+ 9 ( ! acid ,_s1 t s ! ,/one may settle d[n 9 ! =m ( a ,p[d]1 ! :i* is to be wa%$ ) ,wat]1 to be dri$ & kept = use4 ,?us n[ h we dissolv$ all ! ,metals1 all ,/ones1 all ,vegetables1 & ,animals1 & transmut$ !m into ,m$icam5ts4 ,& 7 !re yet any o!r ?+ 9 nature besides ^! subjects1 or c\ld !re be f\nd any ?+ else1 ,i w\ld h taught its ,solution by ?is my univ]sal ,m5/ruum4 ,b =asmu* z ,i f9d no?+ else besides ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 z likewise all k9ds ( ,/ones1 yea & ,glass x self1 nor c f9d ought besides1 x w des]v$ly rema9 an univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 & ,dissolv5t 7?\gh ! moami% d]id]s1 & bre?r5 ( ignorance1 & hat]s ( ! tru?1 split = ang]7 con/ant1 unconqu]$1 & incomp>able1 z long z ! ,_w /&s4 ,z to its efficacy 9 bett]+ & correct+ ,metals1 ! second1 ?ird1 & f\r? ,p>ts ( my ,treatise ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many w te/ifie1 = !re9 we treat ( ! conc5tration ( ,metals4 ,b z = su* o!r my/]ies z conc]n true ,h]metick ,philosophy1 & t lie hid 9 ?is wond]full subject1 !y are accurately & succ9ctly describ$ 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,gold1 & ( ! conc5tration ( ! ,elem5ts1 9 :i* ,book ! /udi\s ,read] may delight himself ) div9e & humane ,miracles4 ,s n[ we h prov$ & demon/rat$1 t ,nit] is an univ]sal ,m5/ruum & ,dissolv5t1 see+ !re is no?+ 9 ! nature ( ?+s t is able to resi/ its dissolv+ virtues2 nor c its l be f\nd out4 ,well !re=e may x mo/ des]v$ly rema91 z 9 v de$ x is1 & z 'tis acc\nt$ ( bo? by my self & all skillfull ,*ymi/s4 ,b n[ if any "o %all object & say1 t ! be=e produc$ pro(s are no ways satisfactory to him1 nei!r d demon/rate t ?is dissolv5t is also pr(itable z to ! ,philosophick ,"w1 ,i d n int5d to answ] him1 nor w ,i s op5 my ,bosom to su* ,adv5t]]s z ,arnoldus did to ,lully1 b leave secret ?+s 9 a secret place4 ,i h spok5 en\gh1 & d also speak mu* 9 my ,treatise ( ! conc5tration ( ,heav5 & ,e>?4 ,he t und]/&s n my say+s1 & do? z yet despise !m1 has no reason to reckon himself among/ ! ,adepti/s & ,sons ( ,h]mes1 b r is ( ! rank ( ! ,f>n]ians sodality1 & mu/ rema9 at ! ,hogs ,tr\gh4 ,! ,use1 ,p[]1 & ,virtues1 ( ! ,m$icam5ts out ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als3 ,! ,composition :]e( we taught above4 ,z conc]n+ ,vegetables1 "s few ( !m !re are t ne$ correct+ by ! univ]sal dissolv5t4 ,= su* ?+s z are 9 _! own nature :ole & s\nd1 ne$ n any ,m$icam5t4 ,= ,rosem>y1 ,fe!r-few1 sweet ,m>joram1 ,sage1 ,?yme1 & su* l ,h]bs ne$s no correction1 b may be r$uc$ into _! sweet ,ess5ces1 accord+ to ! ways t ,i h prescrib$ 9 ! fir/ "p2 b ^? ,h]bs t are m /rongly op]ative1 & us$ 9 m$ic9al affairs1 are n )\t dang]1 su* z are ,h5bane1 ,hemlock1 ,m&rake1 ,opium1 ,tobacco1 ,napellus1 ,levant-,b]ries1 ,nux ,vomica1 c4 ^! mu/ be am5d$ by a good correction1 or else c !y n be safely tak5 into ! body4 ,if !y be dissolv$ by ! fi]y op]ative ,m5/ruum & correct$ !reby1 7z we %ew$ 9 ! =ego+ disc\rse7 !n may !y be tak5 into ! ,body mo/ safely1 & )\t any dang]1 & w p]=m ?+s wond]full 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,& :atsoev] 0 a ,poison be=e is aft]w>ds r5dr$ a ,poison subdu+ ,antidote4 ,= ,example1 ,h5bane1 ,m&rake1 ,opium1 h by _! nature a /upefactive p[]1 & d suppress ! vital ,_s1 d infect1 or de/roy1 ! ,humidum ,radicale1 d procure ov]mu* ,sleep1 yea1 d close up ! ,life 9 p]petual ,sleep4 ,b n[ ^? ,h]bs be+ correct$ by ! =ce ( ! fi]y ,wat]1 & be+ dissolv$ ( _! ,poison1 d no m hurt1 b allay all inw>d & outw>d pa9s1 d pacifie ! vital ,spirits be+ provok$ & enrag$1 d compose all disquietudes ) a sweet pleasant re/1 d expell v5em\s hum\rs out ( ! ,body by ,sweat1 & d by r$uc+ all ?+s into a quiet ,/ate1 heal _m ,diseases4 ,! ,cicuta or ,hemlock1 ,napellus1 ,levant-b]ries1 ,nux ,vomica1 c4 d n onely cause a mo/ deadly ,sleep1 b d also provoke mo/ vehem5t vomit+s1 & make mo/ accute prick+s 9 ! body1 & deprive ,m5 ( _! ,sc5ces & und]/&+s1 & d at la/ br+ on ,dea?1 if !y be admitt$ into ! ,body 9 too great a quantity1 & are n drawn out f !nce aga9 by /rong vomit+s4 ,b su* ,h]bs be+ correct$1 & *ang+ ! ,poison into :olsome ,m$icam5ts1 d no m cause su* horrible & dreadfully pa9full ,symptoms1 b by p5etrat+ ! :ole ,body 9 a h>mless & ins5sible mann]1 d take away all ob/ructions1 & ca/ =? all hurtfull ?+s out ( ! ,body1 by sweat1 ur9e1 & /ool1 & frees ! inw>d b[els by purg+ !m f all impure hum\rs1 & d happily take away occult ,diseases4 ,& n[ if !y did be=e load ! head ) a v great heav9ess & r5d] x mad & uns\nd1 x do? n[ mundifie x1 & purge x1 & free x f griev\s & obnoxi\s ,vap\rs1 & d com=t ! ,bra9 & make ,+5uity or ,memory bett]4 ,s t :at !y did corrupt 7be=e _! correction7 !y d n[ 7aft] _! be+ bett]$7 am5d & refre% x4 ,b h[ev] y are to h good reg>d1 t y be c>efully provid5t 9 ! use ( ^! ,m$icam5ts1 t y exce$ n a due measure1 & s commit an err\r1 = x is n lawfull to play ) su* k9d ( p5etrative ,m$icam5ts4 ,! /ronge/ purgative ,m$icam5ts1 z ,esula1 ,cataputia1 ,/avesacre1 ,gummi ,gutta1 & su* l1 be+ dissolv$ 9 ?is ,m5/ruum1 & precipitat$1 d lose _! vehem5t1 & z x 7 v5em\s quality1 & become safe & g5tle purges4 ,n4 ,b4 ,y are "h to obs]ve 7z conc]n+ ?is ,solution7 t =asmu* z ! ,se$ ( ,esula1 ,cataputia1 ,/avesacre1 z likewise ,gutt ,gambogia1 & ,scammony1 are ( a fat & res9\s nature1 are n to be dissolv$ ) ! acid ,_s ( ,nit]1 b ) its fixt ,liquor1 or bett] ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e corroborat$ & alkalizat$ by fixt ,nit]1 & to be precipitat$ ) ! acid ,_s4 ,& s ) ! same ,_s ( ,w9e1 be+ made m /rong by ! addition ( ! fixt ,nit]1 all ,gums t h a fat quality 7may be ?us dealt )7 & contr>iwise su* z are n fat may be dissolv$ ) ! acid ,_s1 & precipitat$ ) its contr>y ,liquor4 ,s likewise all bitt] ,juices1 z ,aloes1 ,myrrh1 & ! l1 be+ !re) dissolv$ & correct$ d acquire a m sweet] & m gratefull ,sav\r4 ,x is also v fitt+1 = ! griev\sly smell+ ,gums1 z ,assa ,ftida is1 & = correct+ o!r su* l /9k+ ?+s aris+ f ,animals or ,vegetables1 & s spoil !m ( _! griev\s ,od\r1 & = correct+ !m into a gratefull smell4 ,insomu* t "s ?+s t emit ev5 almo/ an ungratefull /9* may be s transmut$ z t !y may aft]w>ds yield a pleasant smell4 ,& al?\gh t ,i made "s m5tion ( ?is ,"w or ,op]ation "s ye>s ago 9 ! fir/ ,book ( my ,philosophical ,furnaces1 :]e m5tion is made ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 yet w ,i n leave x (f s1 b describe m1 yea & comp5di\s] ways too 9 my ?ird "p ( ! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 = effect+ su* matt]s1 & !reto ref] ! /udi\s = ! prep>+ ( pleasant & efficaci\s ,m$ic9es4 ,z = su* ,animals z s]ve = ! ,kit*91 z ,beef1 ,mutton1 ,pork1 ,h5s1 ,geese1 & su* l1 also ,fi%es & ,birds1 !y ne$ n mu* correction4 ,^? ( !m t are a ye> old or m may be boil$ ) ,wat]1 ,salt1 ,spice1 ,w9e1 & ,v9eg>1 c4 ! y\ng] may be roa/$ on a ,spit4 ,^! are n hurtfull to su* m5 z are 9 heal?1 if !y fe$ on !m & dr9k aft] x a good draught ( good ,w9e or ,ale1 t s !y may !reby wa% d[n into ! ,/oma* any su* matt]s z might /ay by ! way 9 ! ,?roat1 c4 ,if n[ any "o w\ld make use ( v5om\s ,worms1 & ,insects 9 ,m$ic9es 7= sometimes !y p]=m f> m 9 ,m$ic9e ?an ,vegetables c1 z exp]i5ce witnesse?7 !y are n to be adhibit$ )\t correction4 ,b ,i d n "h und]/& ! ,kit*9 correction1 :i* is done by ,w9e1 ,sug>1 & ,spices2 b su* an "o z 9 :i* all ! p>ts rema9 toge!r1 & are correct$ & am5d$ by ! fi]y ,m5/ruum1 & t )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+ z we taught be=e4 ,& be+ on ?is wise correct$1 !y d n onely safely conduce to a ,m$ic9al help 9 desp]ate ,diseases1 b d also become ( great] assi/ance & com=t to _m a sick ,p]son1 & pur*ase to _! ,au?\rs a great] hon\r4 ,x is well kn[n ev5 to bl9d ,bay>ds & ,b>b>s :at effects sometimes ! great ,e>?-worms1 ,sc>abu's1 ,can?>ides1 ,aselli or ,pigs-lice1 & suck l ,ur9e provok+ ,insects d effect1 be+ adm9i/r$ to ! sick1 crude1 dri$ onely & s p[d]$2 he t desires to procure a good quantity ( ,e>?-worms1 let him b ?ru/ a /ick into ! ,e>?1 & /ir x to & fro !reby to disquiet ! ,worms1 = !y w pres5tly guess t ! dev\r+ ,mole is at h&1 & w = fe> creep by heaps out ( ! ,e>?1 s z y may !n easily take !m4 ,if any "o loa?s ! ,worms !mselves1 let him take t ,e>? :i* ! ,worms d ca/ out to ! top ( ! gr\nd1 aft] a w>m ,ra9 9 ! ,spr+ "t1 & is l small bun*es2 z if !y %\ld say1 give u our lives = ?is ,e>?'s sake2 & f !nce y may extract an ,ess5ce1 :i* w be z pr(itable to y z if y took u3 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,m]ul or ,blackbirds seeks aft] ?is ,e>? & c>ries x to h] "y ones ly+ 9 ! ,ne/1 :i* ?+ !y w\ld n d1 did x conta9 no good 9 x1 b w\ld r take ! ,worms !mselves & c>ry !m4 ,a ,dog :i* ha? dev\r$ _m bones seeks out = "s clean place to dung 91 ei!r on a smoo? /one1 or on ! grass1 z t he %\ld say1 ,?is d ,i give y by way ( ?ankfulness = ! food :i* y h be/[$ on me1 keep x & use x accord+ to y\r k4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! greate/ ,v]tues ( ,animals are plac$ 9 _! ,excrem5ts1 & n 9 _! fle%4 ,next ! ,excrem5ts are ! sup]fluities ( ! bodies1 :i* 79 m57 are1 ! ,hair1 ,tee?1 & ,nails3 ,9 ,bea/s1 ! ,hairs1 ,tee?1 ,ho(s1 & ,horns3 ,9 ,birds1 ! ,claws1 & ,fea!rs1 c4 ,& t ! ,may ,worm frees f ! ,g\t & ,/one1 ,see ,doct\r ,wi]us1 he ha? writt5 a peculi> ,treatise ( ! ,g\t1 & ( ! w&]+ or moveable pa9s ( ! ,jo9ts1 & ( ! intr9secal & hidd5 ,scurvy1 & o!r su* l ,diseases1 & :i* are commonly accompt$ ( z uncurable2 all :i* he tea*e? ! removal (1 by ! means ( ! ,may worms1 or uncti\s ,sc>abu's4 ,nor inde$ is x )\t gr\nd1 t !re is sometimes m effect$ by su* abject & contemptible ,v]m9e1 ?an by ! mo/ preci\s & highly e/eem$ ,compositions & ,vegetables3 ,?is n[ !y d crude z !y are1 & uncorrect$4 ,b if ! great ,e>?-worms1 & pr9cipally _! ,enemies1 viz4 ^? black1 smoo?1 & _m foot$ ,v]m9e1 t suck f ! ,worms _! ,juice & ,/r5g?2 & likewise ^? broad1 & p>ty-col\r$1 v5]e\s small ,v]m9e1 :i* we h be=e m5tion$ 7if all ^! ,i say7 be correct$ by ! fi]y ,m5/ruum1 !y w\ld n onely drive =? ,ur9e1 & ! ,/one1 safely & )\t hurt1 b w\ld )al mo/ notably /r5g!n ! nature ( ,man1 & be a great com=t to _m debilitat$ ,gallants4 ,! gre5 ,sc>abu's1 ! ,can?>ides1 & gre5 ,flies1 be+ all ( a v5]eal ,nature1 d 7be+ correct$7 n onely drive =? ! ,/one & ,ur9e1 b d also wond]fully %ew _! efficacy 9 ! ,feet ,g\t1 w&r+ ,g\t1 & o!r griev\s ,diseases :i* h already gott5 deep root+3 ,b t black & sl[ creep+ ,may worm1 or uncti\s ,sc>abu do? op]ate ! mo/ efficaci\s ( !m all1 & may be pl5tifully en\gh _h 9 ! ,mon?s ( ,may & ,june4 ,! :ole knack ( ! bus9ess do? consi/ 9 ?is1 t su* ,v]m9e be well correct$ ) ! ,liquor ,alkahe/1 & s prep>$ be=e !y be made use (4 ,z = ^? great & horn$ ,sc>abu's1 t live ^u ! ,juice & ,ros9s ( ,nuts1 ,*]ries1 & ,plums1 & are :olly ( a ,balsamick ,nature1 if !y be correct$1 ,i d highly enc\rage ! use ( !m bo? inw>dly & outw>dly1 viz4 :5 ! int]nal & ext]nal ,memb]s are torm5t$ ) mo/ vehem5t prick+ ,pa9s & ,torm5ts4 ,z = ,emmets or ,ants !y h a :olsome & efficaci\s ,balsam1 & are heal]s bo? ( inw>d & outw>d ,dol\rs4 ,b ! *iefe/ ( !m are ^? t live 9 ,woods :]e9 are /ore ( ,p9es1 & ,fir-trees1 & d !re fe$ ^u ! ,ros9s ( ! ,trees1 & d n z ! o!rs d1 live ^u leaves & grass1 b d 9 ! ,summ] ,mon?s /ore _! little ,holes ) ! small ,gra9s ( ^? ,ros9s = _! ,w9t] food4 ,& ?is ! ,inhabitants ( ^? ,woods "k full well1 & d seek aft] x & sell x ! ,druggi/s in/ead ( ,ma/ick4 ,= x answ]s to ! ,ma/ick t comes out ( ,india 9 efficacy1 v]tues1 =m1 & od\r1 & haply we might n ne$ t ,gum1 knew we b h[ to get & use ?is4 ,!re is great v>iety & pl5ty ( su* l ,insects z ^!1 :i* )\t all "q may be ( great use 9 m$ic9e2 b see+ !y c't be gott5 9 su* pl5ty z ! ,vegetables & ,m9]als may be1 ! use ( !m is =born1 & r>ely are !y s\ght aft]4 ,nor inde$ is x necess>y to seek aft] & fet* f f>1 su* ?+s z we h pres5t be=e our ,eyes4 ,! drift ( my writ+ is ?is prim>ily1 t ,i may demon/rate1 t !re are 9 ! univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 su* v]tues z are able to correct all v5em\s ,animals1 & deprive !m ( _! ,poisons1 & to conv]t !m into :olsome m$icam5ts1 = ! hon\r & r5[n ( x1 0 ,i ev5 con/ra9$ to write ^! ?+s4 ,& z to its en]getical ,op]ation on v5em\s ,m9]als1 x is suffici5tly en\gh kn[n1 & do? mo/ cle>ly appe> ev5 9 its effect ^u ,antimony alone1 ! :i* be+ burnt twice or ?rice ) common ,nit]1 is :olly depriv$ ( its blackness1 & cloa?s x self ) a mo/ :ite col\r1 & becomes a ,diaphoretick & an all-evil-resi/+ ,p[d]4 ,s is x too ) ,ars5ick & ,auripigm5t1 ^? mo/ vehem5t ,poisons1 :i* may be s *ang$ 9 a few h\rs space1 z t !y may be tak5 aft]w>ds into ! ,body )\t any hurt or dang]1 & w subdue & expel ! greate/ ,poisons1 ?\gh inde$ !re's no necessity ( mak+ use ( ^? v5em\s ,subjects1 see+ !re is pl5ty en\gh ( o!r means4 ',tis suffici5t t we h %[n1 t ,nit] ha? su* notable v]tues1 z to be able to inv]t ! v5em\s ,nature ( e ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al1 & ( transmut+ ! ,poison into a :olsome ,m$icam5t4 ,n[ because ! ,animal v]tues are m efficaci\s ?an ! ,vegetables1 & t ! ,m9]als exce$ !m bo?1 !re=e by good "r are ^? ,m9]als ( greate/ use 9 m$ic9e1 :i* be mo/ efficaci\s1 mo/ sweet1 & mo/ safe4 ,b yet we w\ld will+ly h ! ,animals & ,vegetables to reta9 _! own dignity & /ation3 ,& = ! bett] discov]y ( ! diff]5ce betwixt ^!1 & t my ,neighb\r may be ! bett] & m s9c]ely s]v$1 necessity do? ev5 require a l>g] explanation4 ,?is !re=e is g5]ally to be obs]v$1 t by h[ mu* ! rip] ! ,m9]als be 7& s 'tis ) ! ,animals & ,vegetables7 by s mu* ! ne>] !y are to ! ,sun1 & abide !re91 s mu* ! saf] & secur] may !y be tak5 into ! ,body4 ,all ,h]bs1 ,v]m9e1 & ,animals1 t delight 9 a w>m ,air1 & love to abide !re91 are nev] infect$ or impregnat$ ) s great a ,poison z ^? are t delight r 9 obscure1 %ady1 & d>ksome places4 ,= ,napellus1 ,m&ragora1 ,cicuta1 & su* l ,h]bs are nev]1 or at lea/ mo/ r>ely1 to be f\nd 9 o!r ?an d>k places t are %ad$ ov]4 ,& s ! mo/ v5em\s ,animals & ,v]m9e1 d mo/ will+ly take up _! abode 9 holes ( ! ,e>?1 9 cold & d>ksome ,d5s2 & by reason ( ! want ( ! w>m ,air rema9 v5em\s1 & d necess>ily hurt mank9d4 ,b be+ dige/$ by ! ,liquor ( fixt ,nit]1 !y deposit _! v5em\s quality & become :olsome ,m$icam5ts4 ,s !n all ! maturation ( ?+s consi/e? 9 heat1 b ,poison consi/e? 9 cold1 witness ,w9e & ! ,fruits ( ,trees1 ! :i* be+ rip5$ by ! sol> heat1 m5 may fe$ on !m )\t hurt1 b if !y be eat5 raw & unripe !y corrupt _! ,/oma*s4 ,n[ z we h said ( ,animals & ,vegetables1 ! same is also to be und]/ood ( ! unripe m9]als & metals4 ,by h[ mu* ! unrip] & crud] !y be1 s mu* ! m d !y hurt1 & are unfit = ! mak+ ( m$ic9e4 ,& z = metals1 !y d by little & little1 & /ep by /ep g on t[>ds _! p]fection1 & end3 ,l z an ,infant do? by little & little arrive to its highe/ degree ( age4 ,& z !re is m to be f\nd 9 a man t is arriv$ to man's ,e/ate ?an !re is 9 an ,infant1 s is !re 9 m9]als & metals t h 9 long success ( "t atta9$ to _! maturity4 ,& =asmu* z 9 !m may be f\nd1 mo/ safe1 sweet1 & efficaci\s ,m$ic9es1 ,i h deem$ x necess>y briefly to detect _! dignity & degrees1 & %ew ! ,ladd] z x 71 or ,scale1 :]e9 ! metals /& 9 ord]1 & h[ by _! signature t p]fection :i* !y h gradually arriv$ unto1 may be kn[n4 ,i d resemble ! m9es ( metals to a ,tree1 ?us1 ,saturn is ! ,root1 ,m>s ! trunk or body1 ,jupit] ! b>k t cov]s ! ,tree ov]1 ,m]cury ! ,juice t /icks betwe5 ! b>k & ! trunk1 ,v5us ! gre5 leaves1 ,lune ! fl[]1 & ,sol ! fruit4 ,! anci5t ,physicians or ,naturali/s1 comp>$ ! sev5 pr9cipal metals ) ! sev5 ,planets1 ! :i* comp>ison squ>es notably well ) !m4 ,= ! ,planets & ,metals h a mutual correspond5cy ) ea* o!r4 ,! ,*ymi/s ascribe ,lead to ,saturn3 ,t9 to ,jupit]3 ,iron to ,m>s3 ,copp] to ,v5us3 ,quick-silv] to ,m]cury3 ,silv] to ,lune3 & ,gold to ,sol3 ,& ev5 z ! ,planets d excel "o ! o!r 9 brightness1 v]tues1 & o!r ?+s2 ev5 s d ! metals1 & ?is _! nature in=ms u (1 & _! diff]5t signature demon/rates4 ,v]ily :5 ! anci5ts w\ld m>k out to u a p]fect ?+1 !y describ$ x "u ! =m ( a r\nd ,circle3 ,& by h[ mu* imp]fect] ! ?+ 01 by s mu* ! less rotundity did !y give unto x4 ,! ,"* ( ! ,sun is ,sol1 viz4 a ,circle ) a po9t 9 ! mid/3 ,! ,circle d5otes ! ,golds p]fection1 ! po9t 9 ! middle ( ! ,circle signifies ! ,orig9al ( p]fection4 ,! sign ( ,silv] or ! ,moon 0 ?is ,luna3 :i* consi/e? ( two half ,circles1 & tells u ( its half p]fection3 ,s is x ) ! o!r signs1 & signatures ( ! o!r metals4 ,h[ mu* ! ne>] !y approa* to a r\ndness1 s mu* ! ne>] are !y to p]fection1 & s on ! contr>y4 ,! ,sun be+ ! noble/ among/ all ! ,/>s1 do? also yield & make ! noble/ metal1 viz4 ,gold1 ! :i* is likewise to be obs]v$ ( ! o!r metals4 ,b by h[ mu* p]fect] ! metals be1 s mu* excell5t] are ! m$icam5ts t proce$ !refrom4 ,saturn or ,lead1 is n mu* pr(itable = ! inw>d use ( ! body1 except x be 9 ! ,plague1 & 9 o!r mo/ hot ,diseases4 ,be+ outw>dly appli$ x dries up ! moi/ affects ( ! body1 & moi/ ,ulc]s1 & heale? heat & all ! ext]nal affects aris+ !ncefrom4 ,jupit] or ,t9 is some:at hott] ?an ,saturn1 b yet is )al v dry4 ,m>s or ,iron is hot & dry4 ,v5us or ,copp] is hot & moi/4 ,m]cury or ,arg5t vive is hott] & moi/]4 ,lune or ,silv] is ( a midl+ heat & moi/ure4 ,sol or ,gold is at l5g? ( temp]ate heat & moi/ure4 ,if n[ any good ?+ be made our ( ,gold1 x corroborates ! he>t z be+ ! mo/ noble memb] ( ! body ( man4 ,& s 9 l mann]1 ,silv] do? ! bra93 ,arg5t vive ! ,liv]3 ,t9 ! ,lungs3 ,iron ! ,gall3 ,lead ! ,milt or ,sple53 & ,copp] ! ,re9s4 ,?us h ! anci5t ,philosoph]s & ,physicians di/ribut$ ! metals & di/+ui%$ !m1 ! :i* ,i leave z ,i f9d x1 ?\gh p]haps "s ( !m may yet admit ( ano!r di/9ction4 ,b s long may !y rema9 7z !y are7 until ,elias ! ,arti/1 %all by 8 com+ release u ( our ,err\rs4 ,among/ ! ,m9]als ,antimony is ! *iefe/1 9 :om ! ,v]tues ( all ! ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 are collect$ & conc5trat$ into "o1 z its signature decl>e?4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s h sign$ x ) a r\nd ,sph]e 7by :i* ! ,e>? is deciph]$7 & on x a cross put1 & is )\t d\bt = ?is reason1 because ! ,e>? nev] produc$ any fitt] ,subject = m$ic9e1 & ?is is atte/$ by all true ,*ymi/s1 z may be read 9 _! ,writ+s2 b especially 9 ,basil ,val5t9e's triumphant ,*>iot ( ,antimony1 be+ a ,treatise he wrote 9 hon\r ( ?is ,m9]al4 ,! same ?+ do? t ,philosoph] te/ifie1 say+1 common ,gold & ,silv] doe n effect x1 b _! fir/ ,ens does x4 ,n[ t ,antimony is ! fir/ & true g5u9e ,ens ( ,gold1 is n onely te/ifi$ by all ! ,philosoph]s1 b also daily exp]i5ce x self witnesse? ! same1 f :5ce x is z cle> z ,noon day1 t ,antimony is r>ely to be f\nd 9 any o!r places b 9 ,gold ,m9es1 nor is !re 7besides7 any ,antimony b :at is pregnant ) ,gold1 b yet "s ,antimony conta9s m ,gold & o!r "s less4 ,nay f>!r1 among/ ! v ,ve9s ( ,gold x self is ,antimony (t5 met )1 & may !re=e undes]v$ly be /il$ an unripe ,gold4 ,i my self h se5 a piece ( gold5 ,ve91 :i* 0 digg$ out ( ! ,gold ,m9es1 & conta9$ "s p\nds weight1 9 "o side !re 0 pure ,gold1 mixt ) ! h>d ,fl9t1 on ! o!r side 0 a black ,ve9 ( ,antimony4 ,!re is a place 9 ,g]many call$ ,gold ,granack1 nigh :i* 9 ! ,sudetis ,m\nta9s call$ ,fi*telb]g by ! ,g]mans1 0 f\nd h]et(ore mu* ,gold1 b n[ at ?is day is !re digg$ out onely ,antimony1 cleav+ on to ! h>d ,fl9ts & ,rocks4 ,& h]e)al is immix$ a gold5 ,m>quesite1 :i* be+ sep>at$ !refrom1 & prep>$ aft] a due mann]1 becomes a mo/ excell5t ,m$icam5t1 ( :i* we %all h]eaft] make m5tion4 ,fur!r1 _h we n ?is te/imony ( a daily exp]i5ce1 yet h we ! witness ( ! true ,al*ymy1 :i* do? mo/ assur$ly affirm1 t true ,gold may by ! help ( ,art be extract$ out ( ,antimony4 ,nay m1 ?is incomp>able ,art1 do? n onely p]=m ?is1 viz4 ( br++ ,antimony to ! true rip5ess ( ,gold1 b do? also s *ange ! ,gold 7by extract+ its ,s\l7 t x is no m ,gold1 b is pla9ly indi/+ui%able f any ,regulus ( ,antimony bo? z to ! =m1 volatility1 nature1 & prop]ties ( ! same4 ,& al?\gh an inf9ite numb] ( m5 w contradict ^! say+s ( m9e1 yet %all !y nev] draw me f ?is my op9ion1 = ,i believe b :at my ,eyes h se54 ,"o ,eye-witness is ( m value ?an t5 he>-say ones4 ,su* z d ga9say ^! ?+s1 d build on no o!r f\ndations save su* z !y h gott5 by read+ or he>say1 & :at w n at all correspond ) exp]i5ce4 ,well1 ,i w rema9 /able 9 my op9ion & 9 v tru? demon/rate1 t !re is no subject to be f\nd 9 ! nature ( ?+s1 t may be pref]r$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 be=e ,antimony1 s t x be b duely br\ght into its true ,ess5ce4 ,i confess t :il/ x is crude & z yet unprep>$1 x is a m]e ,poison1 & ! use !re( is accompani$ ) a great deal ( dang]4 ,& su* z d use ! common glass ( ,antimony1 & o!r ,m$icam5ts made !re( aft] a rude mann]1 & s hurt ! sick1 mu/ impute ! blame to !mselves & n ! ,antimony4 ,i h m5tion$ 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 my fir/ "p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 ! prep>ation ( a ,m$ic9e out ( ,antimony1 & h call$ x a ,panaca4 ,?is n[ out /rips ! capacity ( v _m rude & ignorant m51 to :om x seems unlikely & impossible1 t a ,m$ic9e ( su* wond]full efficacy %\ld lie hidd5 9 s contemptible & base a ?+ z to des]ve su* a ,title z a ,panaca3 b especially see+ "s unskilfull m51 h in/ead ( x1 adm9i/r$ to ! sick crude ,antimony1 & by say+ x is my ,panaca h ) a wick$ boldness deceiv$ m51 & h h]eby br\ght an ,odium & contempt among/ v _m m51 ^u ?is true ,m$ic9e ( m9e4 ,among/ ^! is t fai?less ,f>n]us none ( ! lea/1 yea r is m em95t or /&>d-be>] to ! re/1 & su* a "o z may rightly be t]m$ ! blot & sc&al too ( o!r m54 ,= my "p1 he t li/s may p]secute ,antimony ) z mu* hatr$ z he please?4 ,b :]eas ,i h already prais$ x1 & ! ?+ do? )al conc]n my ,neighb\r's pr(it1 ,i c\ld n omit yet f>!r to magnifie & exalt x ) great] praises1 & 9 v de$ confirm ?is tru?1 viz4 t su* a ,m$ic9e may be made !re\t ( z ,i h describ$1 & !re=e e "o t judge? ( ! tru? )\t prejudice mu/ confess1 t !re is n a bett]1 an effectuall]1 or a m h>mless m$icam5t1 & pur*asable by a mean] price1 insomu* t bo? ri* & poor may enjoy ! same1 if s be x be b prep>$ & us$ z x ought4 ,b t he :o is /udi\s aft] good m$icam5ts may )al see1 t ,i h n sp5t my lab\r altoge!r on ,antimony1 b on o!r ,subjects too1 ,i w adjo9 ! description ( ! prep>ation1 use & efficacy ( o!r ,subjects1 & w take c>e = ! prep>ation ( ^? m$icam5ts = ! b5efit ( mank9d1 & ( ! sick1 & = ! di/ribution ( !m among/ ! ne$y4 ,= by ?is means %all ,i satisfie my consci5ce & %all n be accus$ !reby ( bury+ ! ,tal5t giv5 me1 out ( envy & hatr$ to my ,neighb\r4 ,& :oev] he be t ha? any good ?+1 let him make x common1 & be+ mov$ ) pity & commis]ation become s]viceable unto 8 ,neighb\r4 ,b if he nei!r ha?1 nor kn[e? ought bett]1 let him desi/ f contemn+ ?is1 & omit despis+ ! ?+s he is ignorant (4 ,& let him n deprive ! mis]able poor sick p ( su* ?+s z himself _c give1 t s he may rema9 an hone/ & pi\s man4 ,b z t\*+ ! ,m$icam5ts1 :i* are "h treat$ (1 !y are inde$ b few1 h[ev] !y are su* z may next ,god be safely confid$ 94 ,i h =m]ly writt5 ( prep>+ a ,panaca ( common ,antimony1 & taught its way ( mak+4 ,b :]eas ! description is disp]s$ 9 div]s tracts1 & is obscur] !reby1 & haply "o man may n h all ^? ,treatises1 ,i h judg$ x exp$i5t to repeat t description 9 ?is place1 & to m5tion x 9 ?is ,treatise4 ,! prep>ation do? = ! mo/ "p consi/ 9 ! ,calc9ation by ,nit]1 :i* corrects & *ange? ! v5ome & immature ,quality ( ! ,antimony4 ,!n aft]w>ds ! pure "p is extract$ by ,_s ( ,w9e1 & becomes a t5d] & spadici\s 7or light-r$7 ,p[d]1 & c effect ^? ?+s1 :i* ,i d "h ascribe unto x4 ,x may be tak5 9 a morn+ be=e y eat1 ei!r 9 ,w9e1 ,ale1 or "s hot ,bro?1 or 9 a s(t poa*$ ,egg1 or roa/$ ,apple1 & fa/+ "s h\rs aft] x untill its op]ation be f9i%$4 ,! ,dose is or ( a ,gra91 or #a1 #b1 #c1 or #d1 ,gra9s at mo/ = "o "t1 reg>d be+ _h to ! ,age & ,disease1 conc]n+ :i*1 ! well m9d$ ,read] w f9d m writt51 9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 & 9 my ,miraculum ,mundi1 b yet ,i w "h likewise annex x = ! b5efit ( ! sick4 ,( ! common use ( ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may safely & )\t any k9d ( dang] be us$ 9 all ! natural ,diseases ( new born ,infants1 z well z 9 ^? ( ye>s1 & /rong p1 & may be us$ ,i say )\t any dang]1 & 9 s small a dose z may n move 9 any "o ei!r a loa?+ or a nauseate1 z ^! l>ge ,cup-fulls ( ! common ,potions are wont to d :5 !y are drank d[n4 ,= t dose exce$s n #a1 #b1 #c1 or #d ,gra9s at ! mo/1 & may mo/ easily be tak5 d[n 9 a spoonfull ( w>m ,broa?1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 ,wat]1 or ,milk1 z ! necessity ( ! sick requires4 ,= if ?is prescrib$ dose be obs]v$1 x op]ates aft] an invisible mann]1 & /r5g!ns ! radical ,moi/ure1 & purge? & expelle? out aft] a wond]full mann]1 e hurtfull ?+ 7by little & little7 out ( ! :ole body1 if x be daily us$1 7or e second or ?ird day7 once ea* day accord+ z ! condition1 or necessity ( any "o require?4 ,x def5de? e body f all hurtfull ,causes & ,diseases1 & admits n ! lea/ v5om\s ,air1 b if ! ,dose be augm5t$1 x do? also display its v]tues1 by a visible op]ation1 & drives out by ,sweat & ,ur9e1 or ,spittle1 sometimes upw>ds & d[nw>ds1 e noxi\s ?+1 & op]ate? ev5 z y w h x1 accord+ z y\r dose is ei!r m or less1 & z y\r ,disease ne$e?4 ,a dose t is v small & void ( any visible op]ation1 is wont to heal _m ,diseases1 yea & ! greate/ "p ( !m4 ,b "s ,diseases !re be :i* h deep root+1 & d !re=e require a visible op]ation1 =asmu* z !y _c be expell$ ) a small & invisible op]at+ ,dose4 ,e "o !re=e t prep>e? & adm9i/re? ?is ,m$ic9e1 mu/ accurately obs]ve ?is direction1 t s 7hav+ reg>d to ! ,disease7 he nei!r exce$ nor come %ort 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ?is ,m$icam5t1 b by a "r us+ ( ! same1 he may obta9 praise & glory4 ,b t ! :ole matt] may be ! bett] & m cle>ly appreh5d$1 ,i w set d[n ! use ( ! said ,m$ic9e1 accord+ z my self h exp]i5c$ x1 9 ! mo/ griev\s ,diseases1 t s ! sick may be in/ruct$ & help$1 & ! less ,err\rs committ$4 ,9 ! ,plague & o!r rag+ burn+ ,diseases1 & contagi\s ,feav\rs1 ?is ,m$icam5t do? 7next ,god's help7 pres]ve e "o t takes x daily1 9 ?is proportion1 viz4 to ,infants a ,gra91 to ^? ( a midl+ ,age1 #a1 #b1 or #c1 at mo/4 ,b if any "o be infect$ by ei!r ( ^? ,diseases1 !n ! dose is to be d\bl$ accord+ to ! p>ties age1 or trebl$1 t ! sick be+ well cov]$ may sweat4 ,if "o "t suffice? n to free him ( ?is ,disease1 ! dose ( ! said ,m$ic9e may be repeat$ ! day foll[+1 or ! ?ird day1 & s is x to be proce$$ on )1 till ! ,disease be+ weak5$ is ca/ =?4 ,?is way ( pres]vation & cur+ is n onely to be obs]v$ 9 ! ,plague1 b 9 all contagi\s ,diseases t assaults ) heat or cold1 & 9 all k9d ( ,feav]s :atsoev]4 ,! sick ne$ n any o!r ,m$icam5ts1 = ?is is p[]full & effectual en\gh2 provid$ y pray s]i\sly !re)al1 t x may 7by ! help ( ,god7 drive away t abom9able & dete/able ,disease ! ,plague1 & ! prick+ pa9+ ,pleurisie1 ) ! o!r ,feav]s4 ,nay f>!r1 !re is no ,m$icam5t1 no n ( ! be/ t p]=ms :at ?is c4 ,9 ! ,epilepsie1 or ,convulsions ( ,*ildr51 ( :om a great ,numb] de/itute ( su* help die1 ?is ,panaca is a mo/ exp]i5c$ & c]ta9 rem$y = !m1 & is to be adm9i/r$ to a little ,infant pres5tly aft] its ,bir?1 ! quantity ( ! "p or "p ( a gra91 9 a little ,milk1 or else 9 "s w>m$ fre% ,butt]1 & is to be repeat$ aga9 ! ?ird & eigh? day foll[+4 ,b if x %\ld be s1 t aft] "s days1 weeks1 or mon?s1 ! fits d aga9 come1 !n let y\r ,dose be some:at /rong] if ! ,*ild ne$s x1 & be s (t5 reit]at$ untill ! ,disease be :olly subdu$ & c>ri$ (f4 ,i d mo/ highly comm5d ?is ,m$ic9e to all ,mo!rs1 = t abundance ( ,infants 7o!rwise heal?full & s\nd en\gh are )\t any help1 snat*$ away by ! viol5ce ( ,dea?4 ,& "h ! error ( "s ,physicians des]ves to be tax$1 :o adm9i/] to ! poor little ,babes1 :ole ,glassfulls ( ! ,wat] ( ,pe>ls void ( all k9d ( ,virtue4 ,also ! ,p[d] ( ,bezo> ,/one ei!r )1 or )\t ! ,wat]1 toge!r ) ! infusion ( su* l unpr(itable ?+s4 ,su* ,m5 z are ( rip] ye>s1 may daily use ! ,dose ( "o1 two1 or ?ree gra9s1 & x w pr(it !m4 ,if n daily !n may !y repeat x e ?ird or f\r? day at lea/1 & s cont9ue untill ! ,disease be+ subdu$ pass away3 ',tis ne$less = !m to use any o!r k9d ( ?+1 onely to obs]ve ?is direction1 viz4 t day t !y d use ?is ,m$icam5t1 let !m %un ! cold ,air1 & ab/a9 f ,food ?ree or f\r h\rs at lea/4 ,9 ! ,leprosie1 & o!r l dete/able ,diseases ( :atsoev] "n !y are call$ by1 & 9 e k9d ( ,scabb9ess1 !re is n to be f\nd any ,rem$y1 :]eby ^? affects are m easily & )\t any tr\ble or lab\r1 tak5 away bett] ?an ?is1 :i* nev] fails y\r hop$ ev5t1 provid$ ! sick be s /rong z to brook ! ,cure4 ,9 t dete/able & v5em\s ,disease ( ,:or$om usually call$ ! ,fr5* ,pox1 !re is no?+ c be adm9i/r$ saf] & secur] ?an ?is ,m$icam5t1 if ! ,dose be b s mu* augm5t$1 z n onely to cause ,sweat /rongly1 b also to provoke ,vomits & ,/ools2 & y are s long to g on ) us+ ?is ,m$ic9e e o!r day1 untill ! ,sick be well1 :i* may be 9 "s eight or f\rte5 days4 ,he t is ov]:elm$ ) ! ,dropsie1 may take "o ,dose e ,day1 & =be> eat+ 7= "s h\rs aft] ! use ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 7! :i* is necess>y to be done 9 o!r ,diseases also7 b let him t takes x s z to "w /rongly1 proce$ gradually f "o gra9 to two1 c4 untill x cause? a k9d ( nauseate 7b )\t vomit+7 9 z big a ,dose z is ne$full1 & z ! ,pati5t c well be>4 ,:i* be+ ?us done1 ! ,dose is aft]w>ds to be less5$ "o or two gra9s1 & ! less5+ to be cont9u$ untill all ! ,wat] be ca/ =? by ,sweat1 ,ur9e1 & ,/ool1 & ! ,sick become z heal?y z he 0 be=e4 ,nor is !re any reason :y any "o %\ld d\bt ( radically tak+ away ?is ,disease1 7except x be pla9ly deplorable or desp]ate7 by ?is my ,panaca onely1 =asmu* z exp]i5ce demon/rate? x m cle> ?an ! ,noon-day ,light4 ,9 ! ,g\t 7a ,disease acc\nt$ by ! common ,physicians = incurable1 z well z ! ,leprosie & ,dropsie7 do? ?is ,m$icam5t p]=m wond]full ?+s1 & do? effect m 9 a %ort space ( "t ?an any "o w\ld ei!r imag9e or believe1 provid$ x be rightly adm9i/r$4 ,= x do? 9 a %ort "t draw back ! afflu5ce ( noxi\s hum\rs1 & br+s !m =? out ( ! ,body aft] an invisible mann]2 s t1 ,day aft] ,day1 ! pa9s d by little & little remit & abate1 ! tum\rs less51 & ! ,fit becomes m tol]able1 comes ! sl[]1 & at l5g? vani%e? = altoge!r4 ,z = ! ,dose1 y are to obs]ve ! same in/ructions t we gave y b n[ = ! ,dropsie1 viz4 t y daily make ! same addition unto "o gra9 s long till y cause a nauseate 7b no vomit7 & !n mu/ y aga9 less5 x "o or two gra9s4 ,! ,pati5t mu/ d ?us daily on a fa/+ ,/oma*1 7& keep himself w>m & ab/a9 f ,food f\r h\rs1 aft] ! use ( ?is ,m$icam5t7 z long z ne$ %all require4 ,haply ! ?+s :i* ,i "h m5tion1 w meet ) _m incr$ul\s ,m51 & su* z w n believe x possible1 = su* a ,disease z ha? be5 hi!rto e/eem$ incurable by almo/ all ,m51 to be root$ out by ! a=esaid ,m$icam5t2 ! ,op9ion ( su* ,m5 ,i confess t ,i _c take 9 bad "p1 =asmu* z ev5 ,i my self 0 b a few ye>s s9ce 7be=e ,i _h exp]i5c$ ! wond]full efficacy ( ?is ,m$icam5t7 ( ! v same ,op9ion4 ,b aft] my exp]i5ce _h taught me to judge o!rwise ,i d truly & fai?fully affirm1 t ?is ,disease is 9 no wise incurable1 b may 7provid$ x be n too invet]ate1 & t ! /r5g? ( ! ,sick1 ei!r ?r\gh old ,age1 or ,debilities1 h9d] n ! ,m$ic9es op]ation1 or t ,god himself )draws n 8 own bless+7 by a good & sutable ,m$icam5t1 be1 if n radically root$ out1 yet = ! greate/ ( x expell$4 ,n[ x is n to be ?\ght1 t he :o use? ?is ,panaca may be at 8 *oise to live z he li/1 viz4 ei!r sob]ly1 or to /uff 8 ,/oma* daily ) hurtfull & =bidd5 ,food1 & to swall[ 9 ,w9e z he please?4 ,no su* matt]1 su* ,m5 err mo/ hugely1 = ev5 ! ,philosoph]s ,/one x self1 t is1 ! s mu* fam$ root] out ( ,diseases w\ld n help !re4 ,= :atsoev] ^? mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9es d m5d 9 ! ,=e-noon1 & correct1 ! ,aft]-noons ,surfeit+ & ,gluttony1 & ! s l>ge excess ( ,meat & ,dr9k1 w aga9 de/roy & corrupt4 ,nor is !re any room = ! ,op9ion ( ^? ,m5 t ?9k to be fre$ ( ?is ,disease1 by a b>e ,ab/95ce f ,w9e3 ,no1 ?is ,disease comes n always f dr9k+ ( ,w9e1 = x is mo/ evid5tly kn[n1 t sometimes ev5 ! poore/ ( ,m5 t nev] drank ,w9e are afflict$ ) ?is ,disease4 ,& !re=e ! fault is n :olly to be imput$ to ! ,w9e4 ,e k9d ( repletion or ov]fill+ :e!r ) too mu* ,w9e or ,ale1 may procreate & encrease a ,disease1 b t is n ! onely or sole cause4 ,= !re are _m o!r causes1 f :5ce ?is ,disease is wont to arise4 ,v]ily1 (t5 be+ wra?full do? mo/ vehem5tly di/urb ! ,family1 z x 71 ( ! int]nal ,b[els4 ,lu/1 & an (t5 use ( ,v5]y 7:i* is ! usual att5d] & foll[] ( ,drunk5ness7 do? vehem5tly en]vate & debilitate ! /r5g? ( ! body4 ,f h5ce nature be+ en]vat$ & debilitat$1 is n able to expell out ( ! body ! copi\s relicts & excrem5ts1 rema9+ ( ! too mu* abundance ( meat & dr9k1 & !re=e ^? excrem5ts abid+ 9 ! body & ex]cis+ _! p[]s )\t controll1 d produce mo/ griev\s ,diseases4 ,= t "p :i* nature is weake/ 91 !re do? ! ,enemy make 8 fir/ attempt1 accord+ to ! usual ,g]man ,prov]b1 e "o climbs ov] ! ,h$ge 9 t place :]e x is l[e/4 ,! same do? = ! mo/ "p fall out 9 ! procreation ( ?is ,disease1 viz4 :5 ! body is load5 & fill$ ) ov]mu* ,food & ,dr9k1 = ! body be+ ov]:elm$ ) ov]mu* ,w9e1 & !n an immod]ate coition or act ( v5]y pres5tly foll[+ !reon1 do? mo/ exce$+ly weak5 ! body4 ,= nature be+ by ?is means weakn$1 ha? n /r5g? en\gh to expel ^? rema9+ excrem5ts1 :i* soon get ,head1 to ! great hurt & detrim5t ( ! :ole body1 & d make !mselves a fix$ seat1 ! :i* is to be well head$ 9 ?is ,disease4 ,besides ?is ,m$icam5t do? resi/ all ! ob/ructions ( ! ,milt & ,liv]1 7:i* corrupt ! ,blood1 & /ir up mo/ griev\s ,diseases1 z ! ,scurvy1 ,joynt-,a*es1 ,erisipelas1 cont9u$ ,heada*s1 weakness ( ! ,limbs1 a ,/9k+ ,brea?2 & 9 ,wom5 a suffocation ( ! ,matrix1 a suppression ( ! ,mon?s1 pant+ ( ! ,he>t1 ,sw\n+s1 ! ,lipo?imy1 & _m su* kn[n1 & unkn[n ,diseases7 f> m efficaci\sly ?an all o!r ,m$icam5ts d4 ,all ^! a=em5tion$ ,diseases are heal$ by ! said ,m$ic9e1 be+ tak5 (tn] or seldom] e ,week accord+ z ! ,disease is1 & y w see wond]full effects produc$4 ,i comm5d also ?is ,m$icam5t to all ^? t employ !mselves 9 ,surg]y1 t !y respect x z ! *iefe/ ,rem$y t !y c get4 ,= be+ daily giv5 9 a small ,dose to ^? t are w\nd$1 x heals all new w\nds 9 ! ,fle%1 )\t ! assi/+ help ( any vuln]>y potions1 & ext]nal applications ( ,emplai/]s t are comp\nd$ ( s v _m simples4 ,= x )holds all ,symptoms1 & advance? heal+ ev5 f ! v bottom1 & s to ! ext]nal p>ts1 & do? also consolidate2 b ?is is to be und]/ood ( ^? w\nds 9 :i* are no hurt or brok5 bones1 = z = ^! ! manual ,art is requisite1 :i* may aga9 set ! ,bones 9 _! due ord] & place4 ,likewise deep ,/abs are to h ,t5ts us$ to !m accord+ z ! ,*irurgeons ord] is to apply !m4 ,b no ext]nal ?+ ne$ to be us$ besides1 save onely ! ,pati5ts own ,ur9e & ,salt-,wat]1 :]e)all ! w\nds are to be wa%$1 & aft] wa%+1 to be cov]$ ) pure or clean ,l9n51 t ! coldness ( ! ,air hurt !m n4 ,b if w\nds be dang]\s & ov] great1 !n may also be apply$ "s vuln]>y ,balsam1 & ,plai/]s made ( ! ,flores ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 & done up ) ,wax1 ,turp5t9e1 & ,oil3 7,su* ,emplai/]s ,i h taught ! composition ( 9 my o!r ,writ+s47 ,s t !re's no ne$ ( s _m ,oils1 ,ungu5ts1 ,emplai/]s1 & su* l1 to be apply$ to new w\nds1 if ?is m$icam5t ( m9e be daily adm9i/r$ to ! w\nd$ ,pati5t4 ,?is m$ic9e do? op]ate ev5 to admiration 9 op5 ,fi/ulaes1 rott5 & /9k+ ,ulc]s1 nor is !re any ne$ ( outw>d rem$ies1 save haply "s ,m9]al ,balsam to keep ! ,ulc] clean1 & "s ,plai/] made ( common ,wax & ,turp5t9e to keep (f ! cold ,air4 ,= ?is ,m$icam5t do? beg9 its heal+ ev5 f ! v bottom1 & c>ries x on v successfully ev5 to ! out] ,sk91 & do? ?r\ghly consolidate & p]fectly cure all ,ulc]s1 )\t any o!r ext]nal rem$ies ?an a=esaid4 ,hav+ !n well consid]$ ^! ?+s1 & t e "o _c prep>e ! prescrib$ ,m$ic9e1 & yet v _m may be f\nd t w\ld will+ly p>take ( ! same2 ,x seem$ good unto me to adjo9 ?is admonition1 t !y t "k h[ to prep>e x1 be entreat$ n to c\nt x bur!nsome1 b r be+ mov$ by a ,*ri/ian compassion1 readily make su* z are ignorant ( ! mann] ( prep>+ x1 p>tak]s ( ! same2 ,& n to m9d :olly _! own pr(it1 accord+ to ! cu/ome ( ?is p]v]se _w1 & ! scrap+ up ( /ore ( weal?1 b to be well cont5t ) an hone/ & j rew>d = _! *>ges & lab\r :i* !y h be/[$4 ,& =asmu* z ! (t5 spok5 ( ,m$icam5t1 if s5t abroad ei!r 9 a ,liquid =m1 or 9 ! =m ( ,p[d]1 into o!r p>ts1 _c be 9 due mann] us$ by e body1 because an ,error may easily be committ$ 9 ! measur+ ( ,drops1 & 9 weigh+ ( ,gra9s1 & s m or less be giv54 ,i h !re=e deem$ x v necess>y to r$uce x into ,pills1 t s ! less ,errors may be committ$ 9 its adm9i/ration2 & "o ,pill weighs "o ,gra91 & two ,pills two ,gra9s1 & s on2 s t ! ,pati5t ne$s nei!r to measure or weigh1 b onely to use !m z ! disease requires1 & z ,i h be=e prescrib$1 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 or m ,pills at "o "t4 ,^! n[ are ! pr9cipal ,v]tues ( my ,panaca made ( ,antimony4 ,z = ! re/ t are besides ^!1 & are 7= brevity sake7 omitt$1 !y may be easily und]/ood & kn[n by e ,judici\s man1 f ! be=e describ$ circum/ances4 ,i d !re=e yet aga9 te/ifie1 t all ! ?+s t ,i h ascrib$ to ?is ,m$icam5t1 yea f> m ?an !y1 c be done & effect$ !reby1 if x be rightly prep>$ & adm9i/r$2 ,& pr9cipally1 if ! ,"n ( ,god be s]i\sly invok$4 ,= pray]s & a tru/ 9 ,god d /r5g!n e ,m$ic9e1 & make x happy by 8 b5$iction1 ?\gh ! wick$ w nei!r believe x1 nor he>k5 !reunto4 ,inde$ "s ,m$icam5t may1 by ,god's p]mission1 re/ore "o 7)\t pray]s7 to 8 =m] heal?2 ,& s may ,bread allay hung] )\t giv+ ?anks1 & ?is we see daily done among/ ! unreasonable ,creatures3 ,b ?is enjoy+ ( ! gifts ( ,god is be/ial1 & n humane4 ,b ?is n[ is truely ,*ri/ian-l :5 79 our diseases7 ! help ( ,god is invok$1 & !n aft] t1 ! ,m$ic9e us$4 ,& ?is way ( us+ ( ,m$icam5ts is necess>ily accompani$ ) an happy ev5t4 ,b if ?\ w\lde/ p]swade ?y self1 t e ,disease1 h[ invet]ate soev]1 may1 by ! help ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 be c]ta9ly remov$ )\t any diff]5ce1 ?\ extreamly erre/4 ,= we speak "h ( ^? ,diseases1 natural ,rem$ies are able 7by ,god's help7 to heal4 ,= sometimes ,man's inw>d b[els or p>ts1 are s /uff$ & ob/ruct$ ) gross hum\rs1 t !y _c be fre$ by ev5 ! mo/ efficaci\s ,m$icam5ts4 ,sometimes ! ,lungs & ,liv] are almo/ :olly corrupt$1 e'er ! true place ( heal+ is s\ght aft]4 ,& :o1 ,i pray1 is able to re/ore ! ?+s t are lo/8 ,= ,man's inw>d b[els & pr9cipal memb]s d n aga9 gr[1 be+ once lo/1 z ! ,crab's %ells & ,spid]'s feet t are brok5 (f & lo/1 doe4 ,f>!r1 sometimes ,god inflicts a disease ^u a ,man1 :om he w n suff] to be cur$4 ,su* l ,diseases z ^! _c be tak5 away ) natural rem$ies4 ,) ,god all ?+s are possible2 :o alone is able to br+ help & rem$y 9 su* k9d ( diseases1 :5soev] please? him8 b besides him alone none c help4 ,!re are !re=e "s incurable diseases1 :i* _c be cur$ by any ,panaca1 yet n ! ,qu>tane1 ,leprosie1 ,g\t1 ,epilepsie1 & ,dropsie1 z mo/ m5 ?9k1 ?\gh ,exp]i5ce 7or ! be+ put on trial7 %\ld witness ! contr>y4 ,& al?\gh t all humane diseases be1 9 process ( ,ye>s & ,ages become worse1 & m tr\blesome1 & doe1 toge!r ) ! augm5tation ( s9s1 encrease2 ,yet ! mo/ b\nte\s ,god ha? also be/[$ ?us mu*1 t !re are m & m efficaci\s & natural ,rem$ies to be f\nd out 7by ! ,div9e in/9ct7 by dilig5t m54 ,x happ5$ "s few ye>s ago1 t an hone/ man's *ild1 ( ab\t "s t5 ye>s old1 _h its ,tongue p]=at$ ) _m ,exulc]ations1 :i* pa9$ x v mu* day & night4 ,to cure :i*1 ! ,p>5ts sp>$ = no co/s nor pa9s1 & consult$ ) div]s ( _! neighb\r+ ,physicians1 b !y us$ all _! ,lab\r & ,skill to no purpose1 = ! ,exulc]ations daily encreas$ ) mu* pa91 & grew worse & worse2 & ! poor *ild1 be+ de/itute ( all help1 wa/$ away4 ,!n1 at la/1 !y call$ me to advise ) !m1 & hav+ told me h[ _m1 & o!rwise fam\s ,physicians1 c\ld n by all ! lab\r & pa9s !y be/[$ = full two ye>s d any ?+ to ! purpose1 b _h at la/ left ! poor *ild de/itute ( help & succ\r4 ,i see+ ! effect1 consid]$ t ?is 0 no?+ else b a ,corrosive ,cat>rh aris+ f infect$ bl\d1 :i* did s possess ! ,tongue1 & p]=ate x1 & 0 ! cause ( ?is burn+1 eat+1 & cancr\s effect1 & s hi!rto refus$ any k9d ( heal+1 & gave ! ,p>5ts su* an answ]1 t 9 my op9ion !re 0 no bett] way to meet ) ?is evil1 ?an by "s purg+ ,m9]als1 :i* 7 capable ( work+1 ^u ev5 ! fix'd hum\rs1 & ( br++ !m away1 & t to be done pr9cipally by an ,antimonial ,vomit4 ,! ,p>5ts ass5t$ to my op9ion1 & reque/$ me to beg9 ! cure1 ! :i* ,i did1 & fir/ ,i gave a small ,dose ( my ,antimonial ,panaca1 n d\bt+ b t x w\ld /ir up "o ,vomit at ! lea/2 b yet x fell out o!rwise1 = !re succe$$ no s5sible op]ation at all3 ,! foll[+ day ,i gave aga9 ! same ,dose1 b )\t any s5sible op]ation too1 b yet nev]!less all ! pa9 vani%$1 & ! ,*ild c\ld aga9 move its ,tongue1 & use x1 & also ask't = ,meat1 :i* x _h n done 9 a ye> be=e1 b 0 =c$ to be cont5t ) ,bro?s1 because its ,tongue c\ld n brook any solid food4 ,! ?ird day ,i adm9i/r$ ! same ,dose aga91 & s ! ,exulc]ations began to be consolidat$1 & all ! :ole ,tongue 0 ?r\ghly heal$ 9 eight days space1 insomu* t !re sc>ce appe>$ any place :]e x _h be5 ulc]at$2 & ! ,*ild daily grew bett] & bett]1 its natural ,col\r return$1 ! :i* drew all t knew x into admiration z well z my self4 ,by ?is ,cure t ,i h told y (1 ! v]tue & efficacy ( my ,panaca did f>!r manife/ unto me :at ,i knew n be=e to be 9 x1 nor %\ld ev] h believ$ x1 7_h ,i n p]ceiv$ a manife/ op]ation7 viz4 t ! ,bl\d %\ld1 by ! help ( s little ,m$ic9e1 :i* 0 n 9 all above six gra9s1 be able 9 su* a %ort space ( "t to effect s mu*2 ,& aft]w>ds ,i p]ceiv$ ! same effects 9 o!r ,diseases likewise1 & f\nd t ! daily use ( ?is ,m$ic9e did n onely %ew its op]ation ^u ! ,t>t> 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd] n z yet coagulat$1 b did by little & little less5 ! already h>dn$ ,s& & ,/one1 & 9 l5g? ( "t expell x3 ,& did also 9 success ( "t resolve & root out ev5 ,podagrical invet]ate hum\rs4 ,b ?us mu* may suffice to h be5 spok5 ( ! common ,antimonial ,panaca4 ,?is "n ,panaca ha? made "s envi\s m5 />e1 & su* z judge ?is ,m$icam5t unwor?y su* a "n1 see+ x is prep>$ out ( s vile a subject1 & do? )all sometimes 7:5 too unskilfully h&l$7 /ir up vehem5t ,vomit+s1 :i* is n ! prop]ty ( a ,panaca to d4 ,t ,i may answ] su*1 ,i say1 t ! "n ,panaca d5ote? su* a ,m$icam5t z may pr(itably be adm9i/r$ 9 all ,diseases1 ! :i* ?+ ! ,panaca ( ,antimony is also wont to doe z daily exp]i5ce te/ifies4 ,b z = its be+ tak5 out ( su* a vile & 7by _m bre?r5 9 ignorance7 despis$ subject1 t do? n at all d]ogate f its ,"n1 provid$ t ! ,m$ic9e !nce drawn p]=ms ^? ?+s t are spok5 ( x4 ,pray :at br\ght ,david1 t contemptible ,%eph]d1 unto a ,k+dom8 0 n he ( a l[ "n1 & l[ bir?3 ! same is to be und]/ood ( ?is ,m$icam5t4 ,x is its mo/ noble efficacy & op]ation ha? giv5 x ?is "n1 & n its vile bir?1 nor contemptible nativity & abject =m4 ,nei!r is ?is any lett !reunto1 viz4 t x is prep>$ out ( a mean subject1 & su* a "o z ! ignorant contemn & despise1 & :i* 7be=e its prep>ation7 0 a ,poison2 = ! ,poison is n[ transmut$ by ! help ( ,art1 & ( ! fire1 into a :olsome ,m$icam5t1 & ! m /rong op]ation !re(1 su* z to cause vehem5t ,vomits1 is n to be imput$ to ! ,m$ic9e x self1 b unto ! abuse ( x4 ,= s ! be/ ,w9e & mo/ fragrant ,spices1 are a poison to su* z d abuse !m4 ,abuse may turn ! be/ ,m$ic9e into ,poison2 & ,art & ,fire1 bo? c & usually are wont to turn ,poison into a ,m$icam5t4 ,t :i* ,i h (t5 spok51 ,i d "h aga9 repeat1 & call ,god & ! ,tru? to witness1 t ,i nev] met ) any subject1 t might ) m pr(it be transmut$ into a :olesome ,m$ic9e1 ?an ! vile & contemptible ,antimony2 ,! :i* ,i w take c>e to see x prep>$ ready = ! ,poors use3 ,& z = ! ,ri*1 to !m ,i comm5d ! ,gold5 ,purple-col\r$ ,panaca1 :i* ha? ! same efficacy z ! =m] has1 b h]e9 diff]s f x1 viz4 x op]ates m g5tly1 & is less s5sible 9 ! op]ation1 & may be f> m safely adm9i/r$ unto ,infants & old ,m51 & may be d\bl$ 9 ! ,dose4 ,"s few ye>s s9ce1 _m m5 ( high & l[ degree h by ! help ( ?is ,m$ic9e be5 fre$1 n onely f ! ,g\t1 b f o!r griev\s & invet]ate ,diseases3 ,nor h ,i ev] he>d s9ce ! "t ,i h prep>$ x1 = my ,neighb\rs b5efit1 t ! use ( x want$ "s good effect3 ,nor is !re any cause to fe> (f5d+ by ! abuse or excess !re(1 z is 9 ! vulg> ,antimonial ,m$icam5t4 ,b ?is ,gold5 ,m$ic9e w r>ely /ir up ,vomit+ 9 ! sick1 unless a due measure be by a wanton abuse exce$$1 or ! ,dose too mu* enl>g$4 ,= ?is reason ,i w h]eaft] h by me1 = su* z ne$ ! same1 ?is ,gold5 ,m$ic9e1 9 ! =m ( a ,purple ,p[d]1 & ! common ,antimonial 7because t x be+ l a r$ ,p[d] may be easily c\nt]feit$1 & s ill-prep>$ ,antimony may *ance to be sold to ! sick in/ead ( a ,panaca7 %all be ready made up 9 ,pills1 & 9 t =m onely1 ea* ( :i* %all conta9 "o ,gra91 t s be+ ready weigh$ ! sick t use !m may receive no detrim5t by weigh+ & s tak+ !m4 ,^! n[ may be us$ by su* m5 z are ( a midl+ age1 or eld]2 b to ^? t are ,infants1 & ag$1 & weak p]sons ,i comm5d ! ,gold51 z op]at+ m g5tly & safely4 ,! ,antimonial ,panaca made up 9 a ,pillul> =m1 may be mo/ exce$+ly pr(itable 9 ^? long ,ea/ & ,we/-,india ,navigations1 9 :i* ! ,s\ldi]s & ,m>9]s are s extreamly tr\bl$ ) ! ,scurvy1 & debilitat$ !reby1 & yet h s little b5efit or help f ! ,m$icam5ts :i* !y c>ry ) !m4 ,n[ ?is ,m$ic9e is able s f> to help !m1 z t !y may make _! ,navigations ) a m c\rage\s & m *e]full m9d4 ,= ,i h n hi!rto met ) any subject 9 ! :ole nature ( ?+s1 t c oppose x self ) great] efficacy aga9/ all ! corruption ( ! bl\d1 & oppilations ( ! inw>d memb]s1 ?an ?is ,m$ic9e2 ! :i* bo? ,s\ldi]s & ,m>r9]s may h ) !m1 x be+ n v de>1 nor easily corruptible1 & s make use !re( 9 necessit\s ,cases4 ,!re is n to be f\nd 9 ! :ole ,_w a m commodi\s & m :olsome ,m$ic9e1 z well = ! ,m>r9]s t sail = _m ,mon?s 9 ! va/ ,ocean1 z = ! ,s\ldi]s ly+ 9 ,camps1 t und]go tr\bles & discommodities ( all sorts1 & lead a disord]ly life4 ,& !re=e if ,*yrurgions t be 9 ,%ips & ,camps 7 furni%$ ) ?is ,m$icam5t1 !y w\ld v]ily pres]ve ! lives ( _m ,m>r9]s & ,s\ldi]s1 & w\ld ) "o onely ,ounce1 :i* is ( no great price1 out ( :i* may "s ,hundr$s ( ,doses be made1 easily effect f> m ?an ) a :ole ,*e/ full ( su* ,m$icam5ts z are b ( small virtue4 ,if a ,physician or ,*yrurgion1 t foll[s ! ,camp1 _h by him "s ,ounces1 he w\ld pres]ve ! ,lives ( _m ,?\s&s ( m51 :i* w\ld o!rwise mis]ably p]i%4 ,x is a ,m$ic9e ( easie c>riage1 & z easily kept1 :i* is a ?+ des]v$ly to be acc\nt$ (1 see+ x mu* conc]ne? him :o is a ,comm&]1 to h at h& "s pres5t rem$y = 8 ,s\ldi]s t are usually oppress$ ) ! ,plague1 ,scurvy1 ,dys5t]y1 malignant ,feav]s1 & o!r su* l diseases1 ) :i* :ole heaps ( !m p]i%1 z ,flies d 9 a cold season4 ,?is incomp>able ,m$ic9e do? easily resi/ all ^? diseases4 ,^u ?is acc\nt ,i w h ready by me = "t to come1 good /ore ( ?is ,m$icam5t1 & su* z ne$ ! same may seek x f me1 & be made p>tak]s !re(4 ,i w p]=m ! (fice ( a good ,*ri/ian1 :o be+ n born onely = himself1 b = 8 ,neighb\rs too1 ought to be helpfull unto !m1 ev5 z ! h& helps ! h&1 & "o memb] helps ano!r1 ! :i* ?+ v]ily e "o %\ld necess>ily 7& well wor?y is x to be7 obs]ve m c>efully4 ,next ?is ,antimonial ,m$ic9e1 9 ! =m ( ,pills1 & ! ,gold5 ,panaca 7( a ,purple ,col\r7 foll[s1 my ,nep5!s1 or ,anod9e m$icam5t1 allay+ all ,pa9s1 & is made ( correct$ ,opium1 extract ( ,saffron1 & ! ,volatile ,sulphur ( ,vitriol4 ,e "o kn[s t ,opium is /upefactive & soporif]\s1 because s mu* m5tion is made ( ! correct+ & prep>+ x1 & ! way1 describ$ by _m1 ( s do+2 ,= !y well p]ceiv$1 t x be+ sometimes imprud5tly adm9i/r$1 did n onely cause sleep1 b br\ght also ! bro!r ( ,sleep too1 viz4 ,dea?1 insomu* t ! sick be+ ca/ into an ev]la/+ sleep1 c\ld n be awak5$ any m1 7= x is a praise-wor?y ,m$icam5t1 & su* an "o z w beget cr$it en\gh27 & !re=e !y n kn[+ h[ to take away ?is ,poison1 did b5d _! /udies !reab\ts m & m1 to correct ! ,opium1 & to tame ! v5om\s =ce x _h4 ,!re=e !y dri$ x ?r\ghly1 & r$uc$ x into ,p[d]1 & dissolv$ x ) ,_s ( ,w9e or ,v9eg>1 & extract$ x1 & by di/illation ab/ract$ ^! ,m5/ruums1 & br\ght ! extract$ ,opium to ! consi/5cy ( ,honey1 & !reto admix$ a c]ta9 portion ( ! be/ ,saffron1 :]e) !y endeav\r$ to tame & correct ! v5om\s quality ( ! ,opium4 ,o!rs mix$ t ,p[d] ) ,oil ( ,annise$s1 ,liquid ,/orax1 or extract ( ,saffron1 7:i* are ,simples t w procure ,sleep )\t ,opium7 & made x up 9 a ,mass1 & acc\nt$ x a mo/ excell5t confection1 z be+ e-:]e hi!rto 9 ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops1 & us$ by ! ,physicians ) good success1 sometimes 9 _m deplorable diseases3 ,& is ev5 to ?is day 7& des]v$ly too7 9 use1 = !re c\ld n be f\nd a bett] & m safe "o4 ,b n[ =asmu* z a bett] & saf] way is f\nd out1 'tis b j to admit ( ?is1 & omit ! o!r :i* is n s good4 ,s9ce ! "t t ,i knew ! use ( ! ,univ]sal ,dissolv5t1 or moi/ & cold ,fire1 ,i f\nd out & correct$ _m ,subjects by ! help ( ! same4 ,& among/ o!rs1 ,i dissolv$ ,opium 9 ! ,liquor ( ,nit] aft] my way1 & prep>$ x1 & p]ceiv$ wond]full effects !re91 b especially :5 ,i adjo9$ to x ! ,volatile ,sulphur ( ,vitriol1 :i* is ( x self an excell5t & incomp>able ,somnif]\s ,anod9e1 allay+ all ,pa9s ) a wond]full success4 ,i also h]eunto add$ ! ,ess5ce ( ,saffron1 a wond]full /r5g!n] ( ! ,he>t4 ,opium be+ uncorrect$1 is a vehem5t ,saturn9e /upefi]1 :i* do? by its immod]ate /upefy+ prop]ty con/r+e z x 7 & *oak ! ,vita faculties1 insomu* t ! (t5 us+ ! same make m5 pale1 & to sleep 7= ! mo/ "p7 ) _! m\?s & eyes op51 & !y c h>dly be awak5$ be=e ! op]ation !re( be ov]3 ,& !re=e _m d des]v$ly abhor ! use ( ! same4 ,! add+ ( ! ,oil ( ,annise$ & ,saffron1 may 9 "s sort re/ra9 ! cruel rage ( x1 b _c ?r\ghly subdue x2 ,b yet ev5 ?is may be done ) ease1 :5 be+ r$uc$ unto ,p[d]1 x be dissolv$ ) ! ,volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol1 in/ead ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e or ,v9eg>1 & s /ra9$ ?r\gh a ,pap]1 & precipitat$ ) ! contr>y 7or diff]5t nature7 ,liquor ( ,nit]1 & be wa%$ ) common ,wat]1 be dri$ & prep>$ into a ,mass ) ! ,ess5ce ( ,saffron1 9 :i* op]ation ! ,n>cotick ,sulphur ( ! ,vitriol adjo9s x self to ! ,opium1 & ?is is f> bett]1 & corrects x by its sulphure\s & acid ,_s4 ,b t ! ,_s ( ,vitriol is mo/ fit = ?is effect1 ,i w %ew ! well-m9d$ ,read]4 ,! common ,vitriol do?1 = ! mo/ "p1 consi/ ( a ,sulphure\s ,salt1 & ( an ,e>? conta9+ ,iron or ,copp]4 ,b :5 x is di/ill$ by ! ,fire1 ! ,_s ( ! ,salt c>rie? up ) x a ,volatile & ,sulphure\s ,_s out ( ! ,m>s2 ! :i* be+ precipitat$ ) some:at t is ( a contr>y nature1 af=ds y a subtile ,n>cotick ,sulphur1 v little 9 quantity1 b ( a mo/ wond]full efficacy1 ! :i* ,i h made m5tion ( 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,b if n[ !re be add$ to ! ,calc9$ ,vitriol an equal weight ( ,iron fil+s or ,iron c9d]s1 su* z are smitt5 (f f ! r$-hot ,iron on an ,anvil1 & half a p\nd ( ,salt-pet]1 & a wat] be di/ill$ out ( ^! matt]s ?us conjo9$1 ! ,_s ( ,nit] w br+ ov] a great portion ( ! ,_s ( ,m>s4 ,?is ,volatile ,sulphure\s ,_s is to be sep>at$ f ! ,corrosive ,_s by rectification1 & to be di/ill$ into a ,receiv] t has 9 x a little fair wat]4 ,?is ,volatile rectifi$ ,_s1 & n t corrosive "o t 0 left beh9d 9 ! rectification1 is to be us$ = ! dissolv+ & correct+ ( ! ,opium4 ,& al?\gh t _m dilig5t ,*ymi/s h be=e n[ und]/ood some:at ( ?is ,n>cotick ,vitriol1 z ,i my self did1 yet we h done b little z to ! prep>ation !re(4 ,b at l5g? :5 on a c]ta9 "t ,i _h add$ ,fil+s ( ,iron to ,calc9$ ,vitriol1 to di/ill !nce f an ,aq4 ,=tis1 my ,retort be+ v r$ hot1 did by *ance break1 s t ! matt] fell out into ! fire1 out ( :i* proce$$ s sulphure\s a fume1 & s mu*1 & s fill$ all ! ,laboratory t ,i c\ld n /ay 9 ! ,room2 !re=e ,i took ! live ,coals out ( ! ,furnace1 z spe$ily z possible ,i c\ld1 because ( ! suppressions & difficulties 7( brea?+7 :i* t ,_s ov]:elm$ me z x 7 )all1 & h>dly got my self out ( ! ,laboratory-door1 b hav+ got a little fre% ,air1 ,i pres5tly came to my self aga91 & p]ceiv$ t ! :ole ,h\se 0 fill$ ) ! fume1 & !re=e to let x out1 ,i op5$ all ! w9d[s & doors ( ! ,h\se4 ,:5 ,i _h ?us done1 pres5tly hapn$ ano!r dang]1 = ! burn+ ,coals t ,i _h pull$ out ( ! ,furnace1 _h k9dl$ ! o!r ,coals t 7 next !m2 ,!re be+ dang] ( fire1 & t ,i might prev5t x 7be+ de/itute ( wat]1 & 9 ! night-"t hapn+7 ,i ran to ! re/ t 7 sleep+ 9 ! ,*amb]1 to get !m to arise & fet* wat]1 & to help me qu5* ! fire4 ,b !y slept s exce$+ s\ndly1 t ?\gh ,i call$ & did my be/ to awak5 !m ab\t qu5*+ ! fire1 yet 0 ,i =c$ to g ab\t x my self1 & d x z well z ,i c\ld4 ,hav+ qu5*$ x1 away g ,i into ! ,*amb] to see :at !y 7 do+ (1 & ,i f\nd !m all oppress$ ) a mo/ heavy sleep1 yea & ! sweat dropp$ f all _! faces1 ?\gh x 0 ,w9t]-season4 ,:5 x 0 light !y awoke & arose1 to :om ,i told ! dang] ,i 0 91 & t ,i c\ld n awak5 !m4 ,!y all ( !m confess$ t !y dream$ t !y 7 oppress$ ) "s heavy ?+1 s t !y c\ld n /ir !mselves4 ,f ?is mis*ance1 le>n$ ,i two ?+s1 ! fir/ is ?is1 viz4 t 9 ,vitriol & ,iron lay hid an highly ,n>cotick ,sulphur3 ,! o!r 0 ?is1 :at ! cause is t "s ,m5 b especially melan*oly ,m5 d 9 ! ,night ,dream1 t !y are s oppress$ ) "s ?+1 & yet _c be awakn$4 ,= ! ,sulphure\s m>tial & saturn9e ,vap\rs :i* ca/ ! ,bra9 & ,he>t into su* /raits1 & d b9d z 'tw]e ! vital ,spirits ) a ,cord1 d cause su* ,dreams4 ,?is break+ !re=e ( my ,retort1 discov]$ to me an excell5t ,m$ic9e1 & ! ,disease subject to ! same1 s t !re is no?+ s evil out ( :i* "s good do? n sometimes spr+ up4 ,i judg$ x wor? my lab\r1 to gratifie ^? t are /udi\s 9 ,m$ic9e by add+ to ! a=ego+ ?+s1 ?is /ory1 hop+ x w n be a ?+ t$i\s to any4 ,besides ?is is wor?y ( consid]ation1 t hapn$ to "o ( ! ,*ildr5 sleep+ 9 ! same case1 ^: head 0 mu* tr\bl$ ) phlegm9ess1 b ! ,cat>rs 7 s dissolv$ & loos5$ by ! efficacy ( ?is fume1 t x 0 ev] aft] ( a s\nd head4 ,f h5ce did ,i conjecture t !re 0 m to be f\nd 9 ! ,sulphur ( ,vitriol ?an c be believ$1 & ?is did ,i conjoyn ) ! correct$ ,opium1 by ! (t5 use ( :i* ,m$ic9e1 ,i h fre$ _m ,*ildr5 f ! ,epilepsie or ,convulsions1 & f\nd besides t x 0 mo/ exce$+ly pr(itable = old ,m51 & su* z 7 ( rip] ye>s2 ,b ) ?is proviso1 t my ,antimonial ,panaca be fir/ adm9i/r$1 to ^? ( a midl+ ,age1 & my gold5 ,panaca to ,infants & old ,m51 :i* be+ premis$ or fir/ us$1 ?is mo/ excell5t ,nep5!s1 c by s mu* ! bett] & m commodi\sly display its virtues4 ,by ?is ,m$ic9e all int]nal pa9s1 a disquiet m9d1 & light-head$ness 9 ,fev]s1 are allay$1 a quiet & g5tle sleep procur$1 ! ,w9ds & ,gripes ( ,infants & eld] ,m51 t afflict _! ,bellies & ,inte/9es are driv5 away1 a good +5y & *e>full m9d is procur$1 all wild & unquiet ,spirits t mole/ ! ,he>t & ,bra9 are re/ra9$ & laid a sleep3 ,! vital ,_s be+ ov]come & suppress$ ) corrupt hum\rs is r$uc$ to its =m] lib]ty1 & ! lo/ /r5g? & vig\r ( ! ,body s happily re/or$1 t a mo/ evid5t help is pres5tly p]ceiv$1 & pr9cipally if ! ,opium be well correct$ by ! help ( ! volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol4 ,x may likewise be pr(itably correct$ by ! fix'd ,liquor ( ,nit]1 extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & be r$uc$ into an ,ess5ce4 ,b if ?is correction be made by ! acid ,_s1 x is bett] & m pr(itable1 ?an t made by fixt ,nit]4 ,= 9 correct+ x by ! fixt ,nit]1 ! correct$ ,ess5ce is to be extract$ by ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* makes ! p[]s ( ! ,opium too volatile & p5etrative1 ! :i* ?+ we seek n aft] 9 ?is place1 be+ x is f> bett]1 t ! ,opium lets ^u 8 enemy leasurely & n too /rongly2 & ?is exp]i5ce suffici5tly te/ifies ! necessity (4 ,?is mo/ excell5t m$ic9e is "o ( ! f\r ,c>d9al ,pill>s1 :]eon ! :ole fabrick ( m$ic9e is built4 ,! ,antimonial ,panaca is a mo/ excell5t & safe purge1 mo/ fit to drive out all ! evil hum\rs out ( ! :ole ,body4 ,! gold5 ,panaca is ! be/ & mo/ excell5t ,diaphoretick & ,sudorifick4 ,b ! correct$ ,opium & vitriolate ,sulphur is ! mo/ em95t ,anod9e & ,somnif]\s ,m$icam5t4 ,a ,diuretick & ,nephritick1 extract$ by ! help ( a c]ta9 prop] ,vegetable ,_s1 & endu$ ) excell5t ,virtues4 ,take ( ,can?>ides "o ounce1 ,aselli or ,hog-,lice two ounces1 put into a ,glass1 & p\r ^u !m ?ree ounces ( ! ,_s ( ,nit]1 & dissolve ! ,v]m9e 9 a g5tle heat1 t !y may be r$uc$ into ,wat]1 :i* w be 9 few h\rs1 or else leave !m 9 a ,cell> = "s days & nights1 & !y w be dissolv$ z well z 9 ! heat4 ,aft]w>ds add to ?is ,solution ?ree ounces ( ,e>?-worms & leave !m yet = "s days m 9 ! ,cell>4 ,:5 !y are all dissolv$ /ra9 !m ?r\gh a f9e ,l9n5 ,clo?1 put 9 a ,funnel ( ,glass1 t ! ,solution may be sep>at$ f ! ,fces1 :i* if _m1 squeese well ! ,clo? ) y\r ,f+]s1 t ! :ole ,solution may be sep>at$ f ! ,fces1 !n ?r[ away ! said rema9+ ,fces4 ,& to ! ,solution t y /ra9$ ?r\gh ! ,funnel into ! ,glass1 p\r ! ,liquor ( fixt ,nit] by little & little1 & s long untill all ! ebullition %all h ceas$1 & a ?or\gh precipitation be made4 ,all ?+s ?us done1 sep>ate ! ,liquor by p\r+ !m (f f ! ,v]m9e1 & coagulate x1 t x nay be aga9 made ,salt ,pet]1 & be usefull = m occasions4 ,wa% y\r precipitat$ ,v]m9e well ) common ,wat]1 !reby free+ !m f all salti%ness1 & dry !m 9 a g5tle heat1 t !y may be r$uc$ into a pillul> =m1 or into an ,electu>y3 ,! :i* m$icam5t may be mo/ safely & )\t all dang] us$ 9 ! ,/one1 ( ! ,bladd] & ,re9s1 be+ giv5 f "o1 two1 f\r1 six1 eight1 & twelve gra9s at mo/1 accord+ to ! condition ( ! ,sick3 ,= x br+s =? ! ,ur9e & ! ,s&9ess & ,t>t>2 t is1 z yet uncongeal$1 & n lump$ toge!r 9 ! ,re9s & ,bladd]4 ,if any "o desire to h !m %ew _! ,virtues m /rongly1 he may !n extract ! dissolv$1 precipitat$1 wa%$1 dry$1 & correct$ ,v]m9e ) "s burn+ ,_s ( ,saxifrage1 ,p>sly1 ,junip] b]ries1 ,a%1 or su* l ,/one expell+ ,h]bs1 t s !re may be yet aga9 a sep>ation ( ,fces1 & ! ,_s may draw unto x self ! pure/ ,ess5ce4 ,?is ,_s be+ sep>at$ by a g5tle heat 9 a ,b4 leaves 9 ! bottom an ,ess5ce l a r$ ,balsam1 :i* is f> sweet]1 pr(itabl]1 & pleasant] 9 ! =5am$ ,diseases1 ?an x 0 be=e ! extraction1 :5 9 ! =m ( ,p[d]1 ,pills1 or ,electu>y4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if a v5]eal ,m$ic9e be to be prep>$ out ( ! ,e>?-worms1 !n ! ,can?>ides & ,aselli are to be omitt$1 & an half "p ( ^? v5]eal ,v]m9e1 :i* are 9 ! ,summ] ,mon?s 9 ,g>d5s1 & adh]e to old ,seats1 & old ,walls 9 abundance1 to be add$ to ! ,worms1 & to ^! is to be add$ "o f\r? "p ( a ,/ags ,pizzle & all to be prep>$ aft] t mann] we h taught & prescrib$4 ,! ,worms are to be ga!r$ at su* a "t z ! ,e>? fir/ op5s x self aft] ! cold ,season1 & may be dig'd out1 t s y may h ! ,worms be=e !y creep =? out ( ! ,e>?1 & h en]vat$ ea* o!r by _! coition1 = :5 !y are ?us gott5 !y are endu$ ) wond]full virtues1 & are f> m efficaci\s ?an !y be aft]w>ds4 ,^! ,worms be+ dissolv$1 precipitat$1 & well wa%$ ) common ,wat]2 if !y are yet once extract$ by ! burn+ ,_s ( ,satyrion1 ,hop1 or ,sp>agus-roots1 & r$uc$ into a sweet ,ess5ce1 d become a pres5t & effectual ,m$icam5t aga9/ impot5cy4 ,all ,diuretick & pr9cipally ,e>?-worms be+ maturat$ & correct$1 h a p[] to /r5g!n ! v5]eal faculty4 ,b ! correct+ ( !m mu/ n be aft] ! usual ,kit*5 way ( ,wom51 :]e ,w9e1 ,sug>1 ,spices1 & su* l ?+s are add$ to correct any subject by4 ,no1 b x is to be done by ! b5efit ( ,fire1 aft] a ,philosophical mann]1 )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+s1 n ) ! ,kit*5 ,fire1 b ) t ,philosophical1 moi/1 vapor\s1 dige/+1 alt]+1 p5etrat+1 rip5+1 am5d+1 cons]v+1 & 9 "o degree always abid+ ,fire1 ! :i* is to be s\ght aft] 9 ,nit]4 ,great is ! err\r t is committ$ 9 ! decoctions ( ,vegetables1 :5 ,h]bs1 ,fl[]s1 ,se$s & ! l are boil$ 9 "s ,liquors1 z ,wat]1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 & ! l1 & be+ boil$ ! decoction is giv5 ! ,sick to dr9k1 z if x _h extract$ all ! virtues ( ! ,h]bs2 nor is x 9 ! mean "t consid]$ t 9 su* decoctions1 ! p5etrat+ & effectual ,_s1 & sweet ,oil vap\r$ away ) ! wat] into ! ,air1 & yet may ?is be easily smelt1 = ! ,vap\r t goes out 9 su* boil+s is always endu$ ) a sweet] ,od\r ?an ! rema9d] left beh9d is1 & :i* !y use 9 ,m$ic9e1 & ?is c be d5i$ by none4 ,:y ,i pray are ! ,wat]s 9 ! ,%ops1 :]e abundance ( !m are us$1 & sold1 wont to be di/ill$ n[1 n any m 9 a ,b4 p] se1 b = ! mo/ "p1 9 a ,copp] ,/ill ) common wat] add$1 to prev5t burn+ too2 ( :i* wat]s x is likewise said1 t !y are z good z ^? t be di/ill$ 9 a ,b4 p] se1 )\t ,wat]1 & ?is is agreeable to tru?3 ,= 9 ! di/illation1 ! mo/ subtil moi/ure ( ! h]b onely ris+ up1 & ! common ,wat] 7z be+ ! heavi]7 /ays beh9d 9 ! bottom ( ! ,/ill1 & !re=e !y h a c]ta9 sign 9 ! di/illation ( ! said wat]s1 viz4 :5 ! asc5d+ wat]1 ta/s no m ( ! di/ill$ h]b3 ,!n d !y desi/ f f>!r op]at+1 & ca/ away ! rema9+ h]b ) ! wat] 9 ! bottom4 ,b su* ^: /udy x is to make sweet] & m efficaci\s ,wat]s1 d take ! wat] :i* came (f 9 ! di/illation1 & p\r x ^u m ( ! fre% h]b1 & d aga9 di/il x1 & draw (f ! mo/ pure "p ( ! h]b1 & make _! ,wat] m efficaci\s1 :i* way ( prep>+ ! ,wat]s ( ,h]bs1 is good & pr(itable4 ,besides e "o kn[s1 t ! ,_s & ,oils ( ,vegetables1 are to be di/ill$ by a ,copp] ,/ill by ! apposition ( a great deal ( ,wat]1 z we h taught 9 ! fir/ "p ( ?is ,ph>macopa3 ,x is !re=e manife/1 t ! common decoct+ ( h]bs 9 wat] is ( no value1 & t ! be/ "p vani%e? away into ! ,air 9 boil+1 & t ! less sweet1 & mo/ efficaci\s "p alone rema9s beh9d4 ,"s skilfull ,cooks "k ?is full well1 & nev] put 9 ! ,spices into ! ,pot to boil1 b let ! fle% be fir/ boil$1 & already set at ! ,table1 by :i* !y take c>e ( los+ ! be/ ,od\r ( ! ,spices by boil+ !m4 ,if y g by ! ,ale-,brew]s :5 !y are boil+ ! ,hop1 & ! ,h\ses ( ! ,apo!c>ies1 y %all meet ) a f> sweet] fragrancy1 & :at do? m com=t ! he>t1 ?an :at rema9s beh9d1 & is giv5 m5 to dr9k8 ,& ?is _c be o!rwise1 by ! =e all$g$ reasons1 = ! *iefe/ & be/ "p g away 9 boil+4 ,!re=e ,i d "h aga9 repeat :at ,i said be=e1 & d affirm1 t t ,decoction :i* is done 9 ! cold by ! univ]sal fi]y ,wat]1 is to be pref]r$ f> be=e t o!rway4 ,n[ x is suffici5tly en\gh kn[n t ! greate/ "p ( ! food we eat1 :e!r ,fle%1 ,fi%1 or ,pulse1 are wont to be boil$ 9 ! ,kit*5 by ! help ( ,wat] to pres]ve !m f burn+1 t !reby !y may be ! bett] dige/$ & concoct$ by ! ,/oma*4 ,& :y are n m$icam5ts prep>$ aft] ! same mann]8 ,n[ ?\gh 9 ! decoction ( ,fle%1 ,fi%1 & ,pulse1 !re goes (f "s ( ! v]tues ( ! same1 yet t is a matt] ( no great mom5t1 = ! rema9d] is :at /uffs ! ,/oma* f :5ce ! body may get its n\ri%m5t4 ,b 9 m$ic9al decoctions1 no su* great quantity is to be adm9i/r$1 b a little ( !m giv5 to ! ,sick to dr9k (2 & !re=e !y mu/ necess>ily h _! v]tues left 9 !m1 & n be depriv$ ( !m by decoction1 & yet ?is ,curtation ( !irs _c be %unn$ :5 ! decoctions are done ov] ! fire ) common wat] 9 op5 ,vessels4 ,?is way !re=e ( m9e1 by ! fi]y ,wat] is f> to be pref]r$ be=e t o!r way4 ,= 9 ?is decoction !re c't be lo/ s mu* z ! lea/ v]tues ( ! h]b or ,animal1 see+ x is done 9 ! ,cold4 ,b all abide toge!r1 9 ! wat]y or fi]y ,wat]1 are rip5$1 bett]$1 & *ang$ into m$ic9e1 & mu/ necess>ily be transmut$1 :e!r !y w or n4 ,!re is no way = ! v]tues to g (f z is 9 t o!r decoction1 :]e ! mo/ noble v]tues vani% away 9 ! ,air4 ,!re=e ?is dige/+1 cons]v+1 rip5+1 & am5d+ ,fire & ,wat] ought to be highly e/eem$ by ! ,physicians1 :]e) !y may prep>e _! m$icam5ts1 or at lea/ = ! prep>+ ( "s few good ones :i* _c else be gott51 z is app>5t 9 ,diureticks1 :i* be+ s inv]t$ by ?is ,philosophical wat]1 d n onely aft]w>ds expel ,ur9e1 & ! ,/one1 & all ?+s p]ta9+ !reunto2 b d also corroborate1 ev5 z all ?+s t h a hot subtil & p5etrat+ ,nature :e!r simples or comp\nds are wont to d3 ,insomu* t !y d n any m cause torm5ts & pa9s by a =ceable expulsion ( ,ur9e & ! ,/one1 b d g5tly & sweetly /ir up to a ca/+ !m out1 & d )al /r5g!n & cons]ve ! virile ,nature3 ,b contr>ily ^? immature & crude ,simples1 d by _! ,crudity & ,wildness hurt1 & n onely expel ,ur9e1 b ev5 /ir up pa9s4 ,?is disc\rse & propos$ matt]1 conc]n+ ! wat]y ,fire & fi]y ,wat] 7by ! b5efit ( :i* v5om\s ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als may be 7z ,i h taught7 turn$ into :olsome m$icam5ts7 w haply create 9 _m "s disagreeable ,cogitations1 & may seem to !m z if x 7 a /range ?+1 t ,i %\ld call ! ,liquor ( fixt ,nit]1 & ! ,_s ( corrosive ,nit]1 fi]y ,wat]s1 & wat]y ,fires1 :]eas !re is 9 !m no app>5t visible ,fire4 ,well1 to remove ?is ,scuple f _! m9ds1 ,i d 9 ! fir/ place judge x exp$i5t to demon/rate t ,nit] is no o!r ?an a m]e ,fire2 ,= put b ,nit] on a live ,coal1 & 'twill all flie up & burn away 9 ! ,air2 ?is n[ is evid5tly se5 9 ,gun-p[d]1 9 :i* ! ,salt-pet] is toge!r ) ^? o!r add$ matt]s dis*>g$ all ( x into ! ,air4 ,nit] be+ br\ght by ,calc9ation to a fixity or con/ancy 9 ! ,fire1 or else by di/illation to a corrosive ,wat]1 ha? n = all ?is lo/ its fire1 b ha? x z yet p]fectly ) x self4 ,& t ?is is true is h]eby cle>$1 viz4 t bo? ^? ,liquors ! fixt & ! corrosive volatile "o be+ mixt toge!r1 d deposit t nature !y got f ! ,fire1 & d return to _! =m1 or ,saltpet] nature4 ,h5ce may x be manife/ly prov$ t bo? ^! ,liquors z well ! fixt "o z ! acid ,_s may & ought to be call$ fi]y ,wat]s1 see+ t !y d 9 v de$ demon/rate _! fi]y v]tues4 ,= !y d yet reta9 _! ,fire1 & d melt all ?+s & r$uce !m into ,wat]1 :atsoev] y put into !m4 ,?is demon/ration ,i hope is a suffici5t satisfactory te/imony to su* z h any und]/&+ ?\gh n s well skill$ 9 ! light ( nature4 ,b t ,i may yet meet ) ! mo/ unskilfull ( m51 :o are = ! mo/ "p wont to measure by _! mo/ unskilfull fancy1 su* ?+s z are to !m :olly unkn[n1 & t ,i may set x mo/ cle>ly be=e _! ,eyes1 t ! said ,wat]s are m]e true ,fires2 ,i w\ld p]swade !m t = trial ( ! tru? !y w\ld put "o little drop onely or "o small piece ( a ,gra9 ^u _! ,tongues1 & see :e!r or no !y w n 9 less ?an a mom5t ( "t f9d1 & say t t ,fire is hidd5 9 ! ,wat]1 & is j z if _! ,tongue _h be5 t\*$ ) a ,coal ( ,fire4 ,b if !y w\ld see ! v flame x self1 !y may coagulate or conc5t] ei!r bo? or ei!r ,liquor1 ei!r by ,antimony or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 by :i* all ,corrosives d *iefly love to be conc5tr$1 & to put (f _! adjo9$ ,wat]s4 ,!re=e :5 y h a m9d to see a flame p\r ^u y\r conc5trat$ acid ,_s1 or on y\r fixt ,liquor ( ,nit]1 ! pure ,_s ( ,w9e1 & :at is sep>at$ f all ,phlegm3 ,by :i* p\r+ on1 ! hidd5 ,fire ( ! conc5trat$ ,nit]1 w =?) manife/ x self1 & w k9dle & burn up ! ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,if he w\ld yet f>!r try ! tru? ( ?is ?+1 let him fix ,nit] by ,regulus ,m>tis1 & coagulate x into a fi]y ,mass1 & keep x 9 a /rong e>!n ,vessel well %ut1 t s ! ,air ent] n !re91 & t ! ,fire may rema9 s long hidd5 z he please?4 ,n[ if he w\ld h x gr[ hot1 let him p\r 9 a little wat] into ! ,vessel1 :i* done ! hidd5 ,fire w become pres5tly manife/1 & make ! ,vessel s hot1 t x _c be held 9 ones h&3 ,by h[ mu* ! m ! ,wat] is t is p\r$ !reupon1 s mu* ! hott] ! ,vessel becomes1 s t by ! too mu* effusion ( wat]1 !re is dang] ( ! ,vessels break+ into ,pieces4 ,a mean !re=e is to be obs]v$ 9 ! p\r+ wat] on1 if y w\ld h y\r ,vessel endure ! long]1 & give a la/+ heat4 ,?is secret do? n onely tea* ! ,miracles ( ,nature1 b is likewise pr(itable = su* z j\rney 9 ! ,w9t] ,season1 :e!r 9 a ,wagon1 or a ,%ip1 day & night1 9 exce$+ cold ,wea!r1 = by ! help ( su* a ,vessel may !y heat !mselves4 ,= if !y h a ,vessel conta9+ ab\t "o or two ,p\nds ( ?is conc5trat$ ,fire1 x w keep heat = #bd h\rs3 ,& s 9 case ( necessity su* z ,j\rney may h ) !m great] & m ,vessels1 & n be scanti$ ( ?is ,fire4 ,& if 9 ! extremity ( cold !y want wat]1 !y may heat ! ,vessel by /irr+ up ! same ,fire ) _! own ,ur9e4 ,h[ vile soev] ?is secret appe>s1 yet lies !re 9 x a great my/]y1 & :at is s]v+ to true ,philosophy1 & 9 :i* su* a fire lies hid z 0 buri$ by ! ,prie/s1 m5tion$ 9 ! ,maccabees1 & aft] "s hundr$s ( ye>s aga9 digg$ out & f\nd4 ,= su* a k9d ( ,fire be+ f5c$ aga9/ ! access ( ! ,air1 rema9s uncorrupt = #ajj1 yea a ?\s& ye>s1 & ?is v]ily is a ?+ mo/ wor?y ( dilig5t consid]ation4 ,we h by :at has be5 said suffici5tly demon/rat$ t fixt ,nit] is a m]e ,fire1 & t x manife/s x self s to be :5soev] any "o is s m9d$ z to try4 ,! acid ,liquor do? ! same1 & ha? a f> diff]5t nature & prop]ty f ! fixt ,nit]1 ! :i* nev]!less do? also produce to light its occult ,fire accord+ z ! ,arti/ please?1 & is on ?is wise done4 ,dissolve 9 x ,iron or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 & draw (f ! moi/ure by ,fire1 ,n4 ,b4 ,y %all h no?+ else come ov] or evaporate save onely a sweet wat] void ( all ta/1 & ! fi]y "p w conc5t] x self 9 ! ,iron or 9 ! ,lapis ,calam9>is1 & become a fi]y & dry ,e>?1 ! :i* be+ pres]v$ aga9/ ! +ress ( ! ,air1 w rema9 dry1 nor w x ev] *ange x self into wat]4 ,?is fi]y ,_s ?us conc5trat$ 9 ?is ,e>? is s burn+ hot1 t if x be put to ! ,tongue 9 no bigg] a piece ?an a ,hempse$1 x w burn x j z if y _h t\*$ x ) an hot ,iron4 ,& if y w\ld h fire !re\t (1 p\r 9 "s ,_s ( ,w9e1 & y %all see ! flame break out3 ,b if y w\ld w>m y\r self ) t heat1 z we be=e spake ( 9 ! fixt ,nit]1 !n put 9 a few drops ( wat]1 :i* done1 ! hidd5 & conc5trat$ ,fire w become manife/$ 7z 9 ! fixt ,nit]7 & cont9ue a long :ile1 if !re be n too mu* wat] p\r$ !reupon4 ,if y w\ld qu5* y\r ,fire & h ! ,vessel cool1 !n %ut x1 & if y w\ld h x aga9 hot1 !n op5 x & p\r on a little wat]4 ,?us !re=e %alt ?\ h ?is ,fire mo/ ready = ?y use :5soev] ?\ ha/ a m9d to employ x4 ,s !n all ^! ?+s d mo/ abundantly confirm t ! acid ,_s ( ,nit] is a cold & hidd5 fire1 = if y put into x a little piece ( ,iron or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 x w make ! glass s hot1 t y _c hold x 9 y\r h&4 ,we h]eby le>n t f ?is ,orig9al d ! ,ba?s arise1 & is ?us4 ,:5 an acid m9]al ,_s jo9s x self 9 ! ,m\nta9s to "s ,f\nta9 ( sweet ,wat]1 & do? toge!r !re)al pass ?r\gh "s ,m9es ( ,lapis ,calam9>is1 or ,iron1 x become? s hot t x breaks out l wat] heat$ 9 a ,copp]4 ,nor are ,ba?s any :]e to be f\nd save 9 ,m\nta9s1 & 9 places t ab\nd ) ,lapis ,calam9>is or ,ve9s ( ,iron1 z may be se5 9 _m places1 b especially 9 t ( ,aquis ,granum1 :]e ! mo/ curi\s or brave/ ,ba?s ( all ,europe are f\nd to be1 & ! ,m\nta9s t lie r\nd x d ab\nd ) ,iron1 & ,lapis ,calam9>is4 ,b z conc]n+ ^? o!r pr(itable & gallant ,secrets1 t lie hidd5 9 ?is conc5trat$ ,fire1 'tis n exp$i5t to speak ( !m "h4 ,we h reveal$ to y en\gh already1 & he t le>ns no?+ h5cefrom1 %all h no?+1 nor is x giv5 him ( ,god to "k ! unse>*able prop]ties ( ?is ,fire1 & to op5 ! ,gate ( true ,philosophy & ,h]metical ,m$ic9e4 ,"h !n ! ,son ( ,art sees :at a conc5trat$ ,fire is able to effect1 & h[ its _m v]tues are z yet imp$$ by reason ( ! ,e>?1 7consi/+ ( ! ,iron ,calam9>is1 & ,antimony7 :]e9 x is includ$ & h9d]$ f answ]+ ! ev5t t may be hop$ = f x4 ,= an impure body is able ev5 to make a pure ,s\l inhabit+ 9 x1 ignoble & impure1 yea & pla9ly to kill x2 & ?is may be und]/ood z well ( ,m5 z ,m9]als4 ,n[ x may be easily conjectur$ :at su* a pure ,s\l1 & :i* is sep>at$ f all ,fces is able to d4 ,?+s incr$ible & almo/ ,div9e may be effect$ by su* a ,fire4 ,! ,fire ( common ,wood & ,coals1 if conc5tr$ w p]=m ?+s wond]full4 ,b ,i pray :at !n w ! conc5tr$ ,fire ( ! ,sun d1 :i* is a ?\s& times pur] ?an t4 ,next aft] ,god1 is ! ,sun1 next ! ,sun ! ,fire ( ,coals & ,wood1 is ( all ?+s 9 ! :ole ,_w1 ! mo/ noble4 ,7 x lawfull op5ly = me to decl>e my op9ion ( ! ,fire = ! rude & unskilfull to und]/&1 ,i %\ld enlight5 _m a d>k ,corn]4 ,= ! ,elem5t>y ,sun1 :i* be/[s ^u ! :ole ,_w all ,light1 & all ,life1 is no?+ else b ! ,g>m5t & ,cov]+ z x 7 ( ! omnipot5t ,god4 ,if !n ! ,g>m5t & ,cov]+ be s noble1 s efficaci\s1 & s pot5t1 9 its ,ess5ce1 h[ great !n is & ev] w be ! ,maje/y ( ,god1 t ,et]nal ,light & ,c5t] ( all ,lights8 ,we _c s mu* z look ^u t ,g>m5t1 viz4 ! ,sun )\t hurt+ our sight1 nor se>* out its wond]full virtues & prop]ties by all our speculations1 & z ,i may say1 ,philosophations4 ,:y !n are ,m5 s fooli% to speak1 & ?9k s lightly ( ,god1 & yet "k no?+ ( him8 ,h5ce is x t almo/ e "o feigns to himself a peculi> ,god1 & wor%ippe? & adore? him1 :i* horrid impiety1 ! true & onely ,god abom9ates4 ,! ,anci5t ,physicians attribut$ ! r\nd fi]y ,sph]e t ha? its rise f ,god1 unto ! ,sun1 & figur$ x out by ! sign ( p]fection1 viz4 a ,circle ) a prick 9 ! middle1 :]eby ! ,c5t] is deciph]$4 ,b see+ t 9 all ?+s1 ! ,c5t] is f> m noble & excell5t ?an ! circumf]5ce x self1 :i* ha? its bir? f ! ,c5t]1 b ! circumf]5ce x self do? by s mu* ! m diff] f ! ,c5t]1 & is m unequal to x1 by h[ mu* ! f>!r (f x is f x3 ,& contr>iwise1 is to be judg$ s mu* ! equall] to x1 by h[ mu* ! ne>] x approa*e? !reunto3 ,:at !n %all ! prick 9 ! ,sun be1 see+ t ! ,sun x self be+ b z ! circumf]5ce to t po9t1 be su* a mo/ noble & excell5t ,ess5ce8 ,:at "n %all we call t po9t by8 ,to :om is x lawfull ?us to d1 7viz4 to describe t "n7 9 ?is p]v]se ,_w8 ,i ev5 con/ra9$1 ?\gh aga9/ my w1 to =be> f>!r disc\rs+ !reab\ts1 & to ref] x to my ,treatise ( ! conc5trat+ ( ! ,heav5 & ! ,e>?4 ,b ?us mu* ,i say1 t our ,t]re/rial ,fire :i* we daily make use (1 is ! fir/ degree ( t ,ladd] :]eby we asc5d to ,god1 s z to compreh5d 7or lay hold on7 ?is omnipot5cy1 to p]ceive & se>* into x1 to ,love1 ,fe>1 ,wor%ip1 & at la/ to see & be r5dr$ 7?r\gh ,div9e ,grace7 p>tak] ( ! ,div9e ,maje/y3 ,see+ !n t ! common ,fire & :i* e body kn[s is z ,i w yet aga9 say1 ! fir/ degree 9 t ,scale or ,ladd]1 :]eby we may asc5d to ,god & 8 ,my/]ies1 & yet ! prop]ty !re( is s mu* unkn[n unto u3 ,:at ,i pray %all we ?9k !n ( ! second & ?ird degree1 ! :i* we "k no?+ (1 ?\gh we ?9k our selves to "k s mu*4 ,i d !re=e affirm "h1 & t boldly1 t our k is z no?+1 & !re is n "o among/ _m ?\s&s t kn[s ! second1 7mu* less ! ?ird7 degree4 ,b haply h]eaft] ,i %all speak & demon/rate m ?+s ( ?is nature4 ,a ,cordial & ,com=tative to be us$ 9 great & cont9ual ,diseases4 ,take ! ,fl[]s ( ,m>joram1 ,sage1 ,rosem>y1 ,mace1 two ounces1 ,nutmegs1 ,c>damoms1 ,z$o>y1 ,galangall1 "o ounce1 *os5 ,c9amon eight ounces1 extract ! ,t9ctture ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 !n dissolve 9 rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 & :i* is acuat$ by an addition ( ,nit]1 "o ounce ( ,gold3 ,p\r ?is ,solution to ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* is impregnat$ ) ! ,t9cture ( ! said simples1 & put !m to di/ill 9 a ,glass ,retort 9 a dry ,b4 ,!re w fir/ come ov] ! ,aromatical ,_s ( ,w9e1 n onely sweet b )all cle>1 :i* :5 x beg9s to come :ite & tr\bl$1 take (f ! ,glass t y receiv$ y\r ,_s 91 & put on ano!r1 & draw (f all ! moi/ure 9 a g5tle heat1 till !re comes out no m ,_s ( ,w9e1 & an acid ,wat] ( an unpleasant ,ta/ foll[s4 ,!n take out all ! ,fire f "u y\r ,retort1 t x may cool4 ,9 :i* 7:5 all is cool7 & ! ,solution tak5 =?1 y %all f9d ! ,oil ( ! ,spices swimm+ on ! top1 :i* is z r$ z blood & is impregnat$ ) ! ,t9cture ( ! ,gold3 ,! :i* be+ sep>at$ by a sep>at+ ,glass f ! ,_s ( ! ,salt1 y mu/ add to ! ,aromatis$ ,w9e t came fir/ ov]1 :i* w pres5tly imbibe ! said ,oil1 & be t+$ ) a mo/ curi\s r$4 ,z = ! rema9+ ,gold1 :i* ! ,oil ( ! ,spices ha? n attract$ to x self1 y may precipitate into a t5d] & bright ,calx1 & wa% x well ) wat] & add x to ! ,aromatis$ ,_s1 & ,oil ) a suffici5t quantity ( ,sug> ,c&y1 t ! ,_s may be r5dr$ sweet & pleasant4 ,s %all y h a mo/ efficaci\s ,aqua ,vit1 ! :i* do? wond]fully corroborate & refre% ! ,sick1 9 all k9ds ( weaknesses4 ,b ?is precipitation is n to be made l z ! common is1 9 :i* ! ,p[d]s t are precipitat$ d lose _! ,metall9e =m z ,gold1 :i* be+ *ang$ into a yell[ ,p[d] is call$ fulm9at+ ,gold1 & be+ put ^u a ,plate1 & heat$1 gives a noise l a ,gun1 ! s\nd x gives is v l\d1 & ! bl[ /rikes d[nw>ds1 s t ! bigness ( a small ,pea be+ k9dl$ 9 a silv] ,spoon w make a little hole4 ,b y are to precipitate ! ,gold on su* wise z t x may reta9 a ,metall9e =m1 b s t5d] & f9e t x may be well brook$ ev5 9 ! ,eyes4 ,nei!r mu/ all ! ,gold be precipitat$1 b onely ! mo/ noble "p1 & z x 7 its ,s\l1 :i* z to its col\r is mu* fair] & sublim] ?an common ,gold is4 ,b ! m vile "p is to be sep>at$ by a peculi> precipitation1 & to be r$uc$ by fusion4 ,to ?is pale "p is its =m] col\r to be re/or$ by ,antimony1 s t no loss may be made4 ,if !n ! =m] "p be+ precipitat$1 is bett] ?an pure common ,gold1 ! latt] "p mu/ necess>ily be 7be+ r$uc$ by fusion7 m vile1 or ?us1 if ! latt] be bas] ?an common pure ,gold1 ! =m] %all be bett] ?an x is1 & w !re=e be m pr(itable 9 ,m$ic9e1 =asmu* z x w 7be+ dige/$ & consum$ 9 ! ,/oma*7 display its virtues1 :i* ! common fil$ ,gold1 or yet ! ,leafe ,gold w n d4 ,i purposely tri$ ?is matt]1 & f\nd ! ?+s ,i tell y (1 to be true4 ,b if s be z any d\bt z yet ( ?is ?+1 conc]n+ ! fir/ precipitat$ ,gold z be+ ! be/ "p !re(1 & :i* we bid y to add to ! ,aromatiz$ ,_s1 he may melt x d[n ) "s ,borax1 & comp>e x ) ! latt] precipitat$ ,gold1 & !n he w easily p]ceive ! wide diff]5ce t is betwixt !m4 ,! fir/ w z to its ,col\r1 f> exce$ ! ,gold ( ! be/ ,duckats or ,rose ,noble1 b ! latt] w be f> worse4 ,t fir/ be+ aga9 dissolv$ & precipitat$ aft] a ,philosophical mann]1 t half ( x may aga9 settle d[n1 x w become m noble1 & aga9 leave beh9d x a p>ticle ( pale ,gold4 ,:i* op]ation is v]ily mo/ wor?y admiration1 by ! help :]e(1 ,gold c]ta9ly may be at l5g? haply s conc5trat$1 z to be able 7:5 r$uc$ to ! highe/ nobility1 col\r1 efficacy & v]tue7 to give col\r to ! o!r metals1 & am5d !m4 ,b ?is is n :at ,i h hi!rto1 = want ( "t1 tri$3 ,b ,i hope 7,god p]mitt+ me7 %ortly to %ew su* a ,gold to ! /udi\s ( ,art1 seek+ aft] x m]ely = ?is cause1 t ,i might !re( make an excell5t m$ic9e4 ,i w treat m pla9ly & m fully 9 my f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 conc]n+ ! ,artificial & ,philosophical ,conc5tration ( ,gold & ,silv] into good ,m$icam5ts2 b t ,i may "h give ! ,lov]s ( ,art "s small ,te/imony h[ su* a precipitation may be effect$1 take ) y ^! few ?+s4 ,! precipitation may be done z well 9 ! dry z moi/ way1 b !re ! moi/ way is us$1 :i* is requisite 9 ! mak+ ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 b yet x is tr\blesome & haz>d\s1 because t sometimes ! glasses break1 & ! ,gold falls among/ ! ,a%es4 ,b ! dry way & :i* is void ( any dang]1 belongs n to ?is place b to ! f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( my ,c\ntrey4 ,i m5tion x = ?is end onely1 t x may be se5 & consid]$1 t x is possible to make "s ,sep>ation 9 ,gold z well z 9 ! mean] metals4 ,= he t kn[s h[ by ! b5efit ( ,art to make a ,sep>ation 9 "s metals ( ! be/ "p f ! wor/1 ha? a pr(itable am5dm5t ( ! metal4 ,we tea* 9 ! second "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 h[ ! volatile & unripe ,m9]als1 may by ,nit] be r$uc$ into malleable ,metals4 ,9 ! ?ird "p we %ew ! way ( turn+ ! common & imp]fect ,metals into p]fect ,gold & ,silv]4 ,!n at la/ 9 ! f\r? "p we %ew by :at means ,gold & ,silv] may be advanc$ into m ?an p]fect ,bodies & app]ta9+ to m$ic9e2 conc]n+ :i* ,sep>ation m %all be spok5 9 :at next foll[s4 ,nor ha? any "o reason to make any ,scruple & imag9e t ,i contradict my self1 see+ t 9 ! a=esaid m$icam5t ,i make use ( precipitation & t5d] ,gold1 & yet h op5ly 9 _m places spok5 ! contr>y1 viz4 t corporeal ,gold _c be concoct$ & dige/$ 9 ! ,/oma*1 & ?is ,i h mo/ (t5 tri$4 ,= ! ,gold :i* we tea* ! precipitation ( "h is mu* bett] & m noble ?an ! common ,gold1 & ^u t accompt is n to be accompt$ ( z corporeal1 b = ! v ,k]nel1 & ,s\l !re( z x 71 :i* be+ dige/$ 9 ! ,/oma* ( a man1 do? produce its v]tues into op5 light4 ,n4 ,b4 ,t ! said gold5 ,aq4 ,vit be+ to be us$1 y mu/ fir/ %ake ! glass a little :]e9 x is kept1 t s ! mo/ subtil ,attomes ( ! ,gold may commix !mselves ) ! ,aq4 ,vit2 !n aft]w>ds "s few drops ( ! same accord+ z ! ,p]son & ,disease is1 are to be adm9i/r$ 9 "s conv5i5t ,vehicle4 ,if y make trial ) "o or two small drops1 y %all exp]i5ce its wond]full he>t /r5g!n+ ,v]tues1 & its mo/ pr(itable use 9 all weaknesses4 ,ano!r ,metallick ,m$icam5t prep>$ by ! help ( ,nitre1 out ( a ,ve9 ( ,lead conta9+ ,silv]1 & mo/ pr(itable 9 all ! ,sicknesses or ,di/emp]s ( ! ,bra94 ,take a ,ve9 ( ,lead t is ri* 9 ,silv]1 nor ha? ei!r ,copp] or ,iron mix$ ) x1 b by h[ mu* ! ri*] x is ) ,silv]1 s mu* ! bett] & m b5eficial is x = ?is "w4 ,sep>ate f ?is ,ve9 all ! ,sulphureity or ,brim/ony /9* by ,nit]1 accord+ to ! ,spagyrical ,art1 t s ! mo/ pure1 mo/ subtile1 & mo/ highly ,volatile & fluid ,m]curial "p may rema94 ,wa% (f ! ,nit] z c>efully z y c1 & sep>ate x1 t a bright sn[ col\r$ heavy ,p[d] may rema94 ,?is mo/ exce$+ fluid & ,volatile ,p[d] is ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e1 ev5 to #ab gra9s !re(1 be+ adm9i/r$ 9 conv5i5t ,vehicles1 do? exce$+ quickly yield help 9 all griev\s affects ( ! ,bra91 9 ! ,plague1 ,pa9s ( ,*ildr5 t are tr\bl$ ) ,worms2 x qu5*e? all int]nal heat1 & )holds ! gross ,vap\rs f asc5d+ up into ! ,bra91 x op5s all ! ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 exhil]ates ! melan*oly1 re/ores ! ,lunatick1 fooli% & phanta/ick ,+5y1 especially if _! ,bodies be fir/ prep>$ by my ,antimonial ,panaca4 ,nay m1 ?is ,cephalick m$icam5t w op]ate yet bett]1 if aft] ! fir/ prep>ation by ,nit] x be aga9 wa%$1 & made m subtil1 yea & pla9ly fix$1 t s x may ex]cise its v]tues & p[] ) ! great] efficacy4 ,la/ ( all1 x is yet r5d]$ mo/ efficaci\s1 if ?is ,m]cury ( ,saturn be 9 ! la/ ,op]ation driv5 ov] 9 a ,retort & s conv]t$ into a sweet ,milk1 demon/rat+ ! tru? ( t ,philosophical say+1 ,! ,fire & ,azo? d wa% ! ,laton4 ,nit] is ! true ,azo? ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & besides x1 is no o!r to be f\nd3 ,x is ! ,scope ( ! wise m51 ! univ]sal ,ba? ( ,metals2 ,! said sweet ,milk may be coagulat$1 & fix$ into a transp>5t & fluid ,/one1 :i* aga9 coagulate? & fixe? common purg$ ,m]cury4 ,b ,i h n z yet s br\ght x to su* pass z to und]go ,saturn's trial 9 ! ,cupel z !y call x2 yet am ,i do+ x1 & hope to br+ x to pass4 ,b al?\gh ! ,/one is yet volatile1 yet do? x p5etrate ! imp]fect ,metals z ,m>s & ,v5us1 & makes !m easily fluxible & volatile2 b see+ x does s n[1 :at w\ld x d 7 x r$uc$ to a fixity1 ?is any "o may easily conjecture :at effects x w\ld h4 ,haply ?is "w is n mu* diff]5t f ! "w ( ! little ,c\ntreyman4 ,b see+ t purification is n diff]5t f ?is matt]1 we ?9k x wor? :ile briefly to tea*1 :at x is1 & 9 :at x consi/e?3 ,b pr9cipally because all my writ+s t5d to ?is end1 viz4 ! sep>at+ ( ! pure f ! impure1 f :i* gr\nd h we giv5 ?is ,book its "n4 ,few are !y t "k ! way & mann] ( ,sep>ations1 & !re=e we deem'd x highly necess>y to speak some:at !re( 9 ?is place4 ,= all ! ,philosoph]s d cry out ) "o voice1 make ! fixt volatile1 & ! volatile fixt4 ,an h>d & fixt ?+ do? by lay+ d[n its ,e>? become fluid & volatile1 & ?is is a ,philosophical sep>ation & op]ation2 aft] x comes sublimation & di/illation1 by :i* a ?+ is yet aga9 made m pure1 be+ sep>at$ f its gross ,fces4 ,= by h[ mu* ! (tn] any ?+ is di/ill$ or sublim$1 s mu* ! pur] do? x become1 & by h[ mu* ! pur] x is1 s mu* ! m efficaci\s & p5etrative x is f\nd to be4 ,n[ aga9 if ! mo/ pure "p ( t ?+ be br\ght to su* a pass z t x w resi/ ! mo/ viol5t & all ?+s consum+ =ces ( ! ,fire1 e "o w easily conjecture :at may be obta9$ by su* l op]ations z ^!4 ,^! ?+s we h spok5 d %ew ! metallick purification1 effect$ by ! b5efit ( ! ,spagyrical ,art4 ,! ablution ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als is ?reefold2 ,! fir/ wa%+ c>ries (f by ! help ( ,wat] ! adh]+ impurities1 z ,s&1 ,p[d]1 & ,e>?4 ,! second sep>ates ! ?9 & wat]y p>ts f ! e>?y ones1 by di/illation1 & do? ! same ?+ z sublimation is kn[n to d 9 ! sep>ation ( ,metals4 ,! ?ird sep>ation is p]=m$ by ! ,fire1 viz4 :5 ! subject t is to be purifi$ is made r$ hot 9 ! ,fire1 t s ! combu/ible ,sulphur be+ inflam$ may be consum$1 ! ,m]cury may g away 9 fume1 & ! fixt ,e>? onely ) ! ,salt /ay beh9d1 ! :i* is to be und]/ood ( ,vegetables & ,animals4 ,! case /&s o!rwise ) ! ,metals1 ^: ?ree pr9ciples are s knit by nature ) s /raight & radical a tie1 into su* an homog5ial matt] & s h>d1 t !y v h>dly admit ( sep>ation1 b d ei!r v sl[ly & by little & little asc5d toge!r by ,cohobation1 or else abide con/antly toge!r 9 ! bottom4 ,& albeit t "s black ,metal1 be ei!r by sublimation elevat$ into ,flores1 or by calc9ation r$uc$ into :ite ,a%es1 yet aft] r$uction ! ,metal is f\nd to be z be=e ( ! same =m1 & endu$ ) ! same prop]ties1 :i* x _h be=e calc9ation1 s t ^! op]ations d no ways des]ve ! "n ( ,philosophical ,purgations4 ,h[ _m h deceiv$ !mselves1 by ?9k+ if !y turn$ ,m>s into a r$ ,crocus !y %\ld !re)al make ,lune fixt1 n consid]+ t t ,crocus returns by r$uction to its own =m] nature & ,iron %ape4 ,common ,m]cury is precipitat$ into a mo/ fair & mo/ r$ ,p[d]1 & returne? by r$uction to its fir/ runn+ nature4 ,saturn be+ calc9$ by common ,salt becomes r$ ,p[d]1 or a ,m9ium1 :i* be+ r$uc$ is ! same ,black-lead z x 0 be=e4 ,h]eupon may su* an "o be des]v$ly said to wa% ! ,black-moor t be/[s 8 lab\r on ?is "w4 ,! same ,saturn be+ wa%$ ) ,v9eg> or any o!r corrosive liquor1 gives inde$ a :ite ,c]use1 b x is b a borr[$ col\r1 & he cov]s 8 black body ov] ) a :ite ,robe1 b yet = all t is pres5tly disrob$ ( ! same by ,vulcan3 ,! true ,philosoph]s d no?+ e/eem ( ?is sophi/ical ,purification4 ,saturn is by all ! ,philosoph]s acc\nt$ = a black & lepr\s ,gold1 = !y op5ly say1 t !re is 9 ,saturn :at ! ,philosoph]s seek3 ,read b ,p>acelsus 8 ,book ( ! vexation ( ! ,al*ymi/s1 & !re he m5tions m4 ,nor is x )\t cause t t old ,symbol or ,prov]b is us$ among/ ! ,*ymi/s4 ,! ,fire & ,azo? d wa% ,laton4 ,azo? is ,nit]1 & ,laton signifies ! matt] ( ! ,/one4 ,"s d ascribe ,laton to ,saturn1 ,i w =be>1 onely ?us mu* is to be obs]v$1 t ! ^w ,laton signifies ! matt] ( ! ,/one1 :i* is to be wa%$ by ,azo? or ! ,acetum ( ! ,philosoph]s t is ,nit]4 ,v]ily ,i well "k t besides ! common ,saturn & ,antimony1 !re is ano!r1 m easily wa%$ by ,nit]2 b because we "h treat ( ! ,vulg>1 or ! fir/ ,ens ( ,lune1 & ! r$uc+ x into a good ,m$icam5t by ,nit]1 we w acquisce 9 :at is already spok51 put (f ! explication ( ! said matt] to ano!r place4 ,a ,ut]9e approv$ ,m$icam5t4 ,=asmu* z ,i h hi!rto taught ! prep>ation ( "s notably efficaci\s ,m$ic9es by ! help ( ,nit]1 & yet h n 9 ! mean :ile made any m5tion ( ! ,sicknesses famili> to ! ,fem99e ,sex4 ,i judg$ x :olly necess>y to help ?is weak & infirm ,sex 7:i* is appo9t$ = ! propagation ( mank9d7 ) "s s+ul> ,m$icam5t3 ,= 7besides ^? ,diseases :]eto ! ,wom5 are subject z well z ! ,male ,sex7 !y are yet afflict$ ) _m ,sicknesses t d arise out ( ! ,matrix1 :]e) all z well ,maids z m>ri$ ,wom51 & ^! la/ also are tr\bl$ n onely be=e ,*ild-be>+1 b aft]w>ds1 viz4 :5 ! ,matrix is n well purg$ aft] ,*ild-bir?1 & s begets v>i\s ,sicknesses1 ,pa9s1 ,w9ds1 ,inflammations1 ,suffocations1 ! asc5d+ ( evil ,vap\rs unto ! ,he>t1 or else by ob/ruction ( ! ,m5/rues1 d cause a swell+ ,belly1 ,weakness1 ,debilitation ( ! ,/r5g?1 a /raightn+ ( ! ,he>t & ,bra91 mo/ vehem5t ,griefs1 & la/ly ,dea? x self3 ,or else ! ,matrix may be mov$ out ( its place1 9 ,*ild-bir?1 its ,bonds brok51 & ! ,matrix x self s mu* repleat$ & debilitat$ ) ov]mu* moi/ure1 t x has n s mu* p[] z to be put & reta9$ firm 9 its due place1 b "s are con/ra9$ to leave x hang+ out1 to _! great detrim5t1 & are extreamly torm5t$ ) ?is s great a detrim5t1 ! ,matrix pres5tly slips d[n out ( ! ,body by ei!r vehem5tly walk+1 or any o!r viol5t motions1 & are necessitat$ always to c>ry ab\t !m a pess>y fram$ to ! int5t ( keep+ ! said ,matrix up 9 _! bodies1 & t to _! exce$+ great tr\ble4 ,n[ !n = ! meet+ )1 & resi/+ ^! a=5am$ & o!r su* l discommodites1 b especially su* z are ov]:elm$ 7z x 77 ) !m1 ,i w set d[n ! way & mann] ( s do+4 ,z conc]n+ ! ,matrix & its ,diseases :i* d arise aft] ,*ildbir?1 if s be t ! ,matrix be n rightly cleans$1 ev5 ! ,wom5 !mselves "k _! own ,rem$ies1 & d = t reason plant ^? ,h]bs t are usefull !reunto 9 _! own ,g>d5s1 or ga!r !m 9 a fit season & s keep !m by !m1 till !y h ne$ to use !m 9 expell+ ! rema9s & tra% left aft] ,*ildbir?3 ,su* z ^! are ,pulegium1 or ,p5ny-royal1 ,"m-wort1 ,mug-wort1 ,sav91 & ! l ,h]bs1 :i* h a p[]full expulsive virtue1 & !re are wat]s too 9 ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops di/ill$ to ?is int5t1 conc]n+ :i* x is ne$less to write any m 9 ?is place3 ,?us mu* onely we w\ld advise1 t su* ,h]bs & ,species z are us$ = su* effects1 are to be r5dr$ fir/ m subtile by sep>at+ ! pure f ! impure1 t !y may aft]w>ds op]ate m spe$ily & bett]4 ,! :i* ?+ may be mo/ commodi\sly done on su* wise & mann] z ,i h taught & prescrib$ 9 ! fir/ ,"p ( ?is ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa conc]n+ ! ,ess5ces ( ,h]bs4 ,b ! ob/ructions ( ! ,matrix1 & /oppage ( ! ,m5/rues are n s easily unlock$ by b>e ,m$icam5ts ?us b>ely tak5 91 = !y p5etrate n s f> ) _! ,v]tues1 b r1 z exp]i5ce tea*e?1 is effect$ by su* ,m$icam5ts z are appli$ b5ea?1 & t m easily1 & :i* we h already m5tion$ 9 ! ,second ,"p ( ! ,furnaces 9 ! ,* ( ,_s ( ,ur9e1 :]e ,i h manife/$ a peculi> in/rum5t by :i* su* necess>y ,m$icam5ts may be intromitt$ into ! ,matrix4 ,i h !re)all hi!rto p]=m$ _m happy ,cures4 ,bur =asmu* z ,i h s9ce t "t f\nd out a f> fitt] in/rum5t = su* diseases1 ,i w cle>ly describe x = ! sake1 com=t1 & help1 ( su* ,wom5 z are ob$i5t to _! ,husb&s1 & *a/ly obs]ve ! b&s ( ,w$lock1 viz4 bo? h[ to prep>e & h[ to apply ! same4 ,y are to get an ,in/rum5t made ( good ,silv] 7n ( ,copp]7 its figure to be r\nd1 & l a small ,cane1 & %ut 9 ! =e "p1 & to be a little long] ?an a man's f+]1 & ab\t t bigness2 ,y are likewise to get ano!r a little small] s z to g into ! o!r1 :i* o!r or bigg] "o mu/ h ?ree little edges on its inside all ! l5g? ( x1 !reby to keep ! small] in/rum5t ab\t ! back ( a knifes bread? f ea* side ( ! bigg] "o1 t s x may n t\* x4 ,9 ! h9d] "p let be a ,cov] made :i* may %ut ! ,in/rum5t tight :5 ! ,m$ic9e is put 91 le/ ! spiritual v]tue ( ! same fly back out ( ! body1 & s ord] x t x may p]=m its op]ation on ! ,matrix ?r\gh ! ,in/rum5t1 :i* is to be p]=at$ 7t[>ds ! top7 ) holes4 ,to ! h9d] "p ( ?is ,in/rum5t let a ,?read be ti$ :]eby x may be pluck$ out :5 its op]ation is ov]3 ,!re=e l z ! disease is1 s %all a suitable ,m$icam5t 7& :at is made exce$+ ,spiritual7 be appli$3 ,on ?is wise let a small piece ( f9e ,sponge be embib$ !re)all1 & let ! inn] small ,pipe be fill$ !re)1 & be s put up to ! ,matrix4 ,if ! ,m5/rues be ob/ruct$1 !n ! mo/ approv$ rem$y is ! conc5trat$ ,_s ( ,ur9e1 :i* by its subtile1 p5etrat+1 w>m+1 mollify+1 & op5+ v]tue op5s ! little ,ve9s ( ! ,matrix1 & gives an ,exit to ! ob/ruct$ ,m5/rue4 ,b if ! ,matrix lab\r n ) ?is disease1 b is onely besieg$ z x 7 ) cold & t5aci\s hum\rs1 !n ! hot & p5etrat+ ,oil ( ,tiles or ,wax1 rectifi$ mo/ subtilly1 is to be appli$1 :i* be+ sme>$ on "s ,sponge1 is to be convey$ 9 by ! ,in/rum5t into ! cold & watry ,matrix1 ! :i* w !reby be w>m$1 dri$1 & fre$ f ! greatness ( its moi/ure4 ,b if s be ! ,matrix %all be mov$ out ( its place1 or its cords brok51 or too mu* relax$1 or any o!r way affect$1 & s n be capable ( reta9+ ! ,matrix1 & keep+ x f slid+ =? out ( ! body2 ,!n mu/ a/r+5t ?+s be us$1 :i* may con/r+e ! too mu* loos5$ b&s1 & may heal & tie ! ,matrix aga9 9 its due place1 & /r5g!n x4 ,su* z ^! are ! di/ill$ ,oils out ( m5s hair1 out ( ! ,wool ( ,%eep1 & su*-l ,animals1 out ( ! ,horns ( ,goats1 ,claws ( wild ,bea/s1 & ,fea!rs ( wild & rav5\s ,birds1 & su*-l ?+s1 :i* be+ laid ^u ! ,coals1 d draw !mselves up toge!r1 & d by t contraction %ew to u z x 7 _! use4 ,b ! mann] ( di/ill+ & rectify+ ^! ,oils we h already taught 9 ! ,second ,"p ( our ,furnaces1 s t x is pla9ly ne$less to repeat ! same 9 ?is place4 ,i say1 & t truely1 t if s be t ^! ?ree k9ds ( ,m$icam5ts be rightly appli$ 9 ^? ?ree affects ( ! ,matrix1 t !y w p]=m ?+s ev5 wond]full1 & _m pi\s ,mo!rs might be pres]v$ s\nd1 a long] "t among/ _! poor ,*ildr51 7 !y b help'd by su* rem$ies4 ,= x _c be t mu* help %\ld be br\ght to ! sick & hurt ,matrix by ! ,potions t are drunk (1 or ! hy/]ical watry ,m$ic9es t are inject$ by a ,syr+e4 ,= su* ,m$icam5ts z are tak5 9 at ! m\? _c p5etrate ) _! ,v]tues home to ! ,matrix1 s z to help x1 to op51 to purge1 & to heal x1 or to heal ! dissolv$ & relax$ b&s4 ,& z = ,wat]s & ,decoctions t are appli$ b5ea?1 & !re inject$1 !y pres5tly slide out aga91 & d help ! ,matrix b little1 or no?+ at all4 ,b n[ ^! ,oils ( m9e & ,spirits are commodi\sly appli$ by means ( ! ,in/rum5t1 & dis*>ge _! (fice mo/ efficaci\sly4 ,b !re is yet "o ?+ necess>y "h to advise y (1 viz4 t su* z desire to use ! ,_s ( ,ur9e1 ,oil ( ,tiles1 or ,wax1 or ,oils out ( ,horns1 ,hairs1 or ,fea!rs1 = cur+ ( ! said defects ( ! ,matrix1 d prep>e !m !mselves1 or commit !m to su* to prep>e !m1 z are skill$ 9 ! ,art ( di/illation1 & v]s$ 9 rectify+ su* ,spirits & ,oils1 !reby exalt+ !m to ! highe/ subtilty4 ,= if s be t any w\ld buy 9 "s ,apo!c>ies %op1 ^? ?+s t he kn[s n h[ !y are prep>$1 & haply su* z are corrupt$ already1 & n fit = use1 w be grosly mi/ak54 ,= x is n suffici5t 7if a ?+ is to be made use (7 t x ha? a b>e "n onely1 & be de/itute ( ! ,v]tues !mselves1 & :i* are no ways effectual7 = ! said ,sicknesses ( ! ,matrix are "h taught to be cur$ n ) corporeal1 b ) spiritual & efficaci\s ,m$icam5ts4 ,x is !re=e necess>ily requisite1 t ! ,m$ic9es we h spok5 (1 viz4 ^? ,oils & ,spirits1 be excell5tly well prep>$1 & s z to ex]cise _! ,v]tues by emitt+ or eject+ _! invisible od\r & vig\r onely4 ,! ,_s ( ,ur9e is to be s volatile & v subtile1 z t x w vani% away out ( an op5$ glass1 & !re=e !re ne$s a great] dilig5ce 9 pres]v+ & keep+ x2 ,x is to be well pres]v$ 9 glasses close /opt1 = if ! ,_s vani%e? away1 !re rema9s onely an unpr(itable ,wat] void ( all k9d ( ,v]tues4 ,i h !re=e taught ! mak+ ( peculi> ,glasses1 :i* w n let g ! ,spirits1 ! %ape ( !m are describ$ 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,*ymical ,furnaces1 9 t place :]e ,i treat ( ! ,_s ( ,ur9e4 ,9 l mann] ! said ,oils are to be well rectifi$1 & to be made exce$+ly volatile1 s t be+ expos$ "s few h\rs to ! w>m ,air1 !y w vani% away2 :i* if !y w n doe1 nei!r w !y effect ought4 ,i mu/ ne$s confess t all ! "t 9 :i* ,i h liv$1 ,i nev] f\nd a good ,_s ( ,ur9e1 nor well rectifi$ ,oil ( ,wax or ,tiles4 ,i w say no?+ ( ! ,spirits ( ,hairs1 ,horns1 ,fea!rs or ,quills 7= !re's no use ( !m47 ,i h inde$ f\nd among/ _m1 a b>e wor?less1 salti% ,phlegm1 b ! v true ,_s ( ,ur9e x self ,i h n met )all4 ,! ,oils ( ,tiles & ,wax are inde$ f\nd 9 all ,apo!c>ies %ops1 b are = ! mo/ "p corrupt$ by _! long ly+1 & are old1 ?icki%1 r$1 t5aci\s1 & depriv$ ( _! due od\r1 are /9k+1 & spoil$ ( all _! v]tues4 ,= 'tis v r>e t su* ,oils are rectifi$1 b are sold1 su* z !y be1 :5 !y come fir/ out ( ! ,retort1 ) a salti% k9d ( ,acrimony adjo9$ unto !m1 :i* 9 ! rectification abides 9 ! bottom1 & is at la/ sep>at$ f ! ,oil4 ,su* ,oils are ( no value1 & app]ta9 n to ?is cur+1 = !y w d j no?+2 & ?us mu* ,i c\ld n omit advis+ y (4 ,= haply :5 "s sick p]son or o!r reade? "h 9 ?is my book1 t su* ,oils d mo/ highly conduce to expell ! said defaults ( ! ,matrix1 & yet p]ceive no com=t or help by ! use ( !m1 )\t d\bt ! fault w be laid on me1 z t ,i _h writt5 a lie1 & n ^u ! ill prep>$ ,oils4 ,?is !re=e d ,i affirm1 t except y\r ,oils be good1 y w nev] h f !m ! hop$ = ev5t4 ,& h[ 7inde$7 %all ! sick man "k if ! ,oils be good or n4 ,! ,m]*ant or ,sell] ( !m won't confess !m to be old1 ill prep>$1 & depriv$ ( _! od\r4 ,s (t times ! fault is laid ^u ! ,au?\r1 & he's condemn$ = writ+ unpr(itable ?+s1 & :i* are n agreeable to ! tru?4 ,b ! fault v]ily c light on none save ^u ! ,magi/rates1 :o 7by w9k+ at su* ?+s7 d p]mit x4 ,& :5 any "o goes to be furni%$ ) ^! ?+s :i* are requisite1 9 "s ,apo!c>ies %op1 & ! ,apo!c>y haply sells b few ,w>es1 & all ! re/ wax old z !y lie1 & are corrupt$2 & if haply sometimes "o or two su* & su* ,simples or ,m$icam5ts be s\ght = b once or twice1 x may be1 9 a :ole ye>1 he deliv]s ! ?+s he has by him1 :i* if helpless z to ! sick buy]1 yet are helpfull to ! ,apo!c>ies purse4 ,b yet ?is is an unju/ ?+1 & a ?+ contr>y to ! love t is due unto our ,neighb\r1 & :at w bur!n ! ,consci5ce4 ,! sick man ?ir/+ = help1 puts ! hope ( 8 help & com=t 9 ! ,m$ic9e exhibit$ him1 :i* if n good ! disease prevail+1 ! sick man dyes1 b _h good & pr(itable ,m$icam5ts be5 us$1 in/ead ( ! unpr(itable & evil ones1 he might h recov]$4 ,he !re=e t is guilty ( su* evils1 let him look to x1 :at acc\nt he w at la/ give unto ,god = 8 transgression2 ,t :i* ,i h a=esaid1 doe ,i aga9 repeat1 & d yet firmly all$ge1 t ! be=em5tion$ ,_s ( ,ur9e1 z likewise ! ,oils ( ,tiles & ,wax1 & ^! o!r ,oils ( ,horns1 ,hairs1 & ,fea!rs1 & _! mo/ efficaci\s ,spirits may be made use ( 9 ! expulsion ( ! affects ( ! ,matrix ( :at k9d soev]1 bo? 9 ! y\ng] ,maids or ,wom51 & 9 ^? t are ( rip] ye>s1 & t ) mo/ high admiration4 ,x is !re=e a j & "r ?+ t !y %\ld be f\nd 9 all ! ,apo!c>ies %ops1 & t !y %\ld all ( !m be prep>$ aft] a due mann]4 ,= !y are n onely good 9 ^? diseases t afflict ! ,womb1 b d likewise op]ate miracul\sly & doe ?+s incr$ible 9 _m o!r diseases & affects ( ! ,body if well & rightly prep>$ & duely adm9i/r$ inw>dly & outw>dly2 ,conc]n+ :i* we h writt5 m at l>ge 9 ! ,second ,"p ( ! ,furnaces1 viz4 h[ !y are to be prep>$ & made use (4 ,any "o t is endu$ ) und]/&+ w p]ceive easily t a liv+ ,_s is f> m efficaci\s ?an a dead ,body & exanimat$ ,c>kass4 ,=asmu* !re=e z y h "h he>d t su* griev\s & incurable 7s acc\nt$ at lea/ by almo/ all ,m57 diseases ( ! ,matrix1 by :i* s _m ,wom5 are swept away )\t any help1 are to be cur$ by ! alone application ( subtile ,spirits1 & s few "k ! prep>ation ( !m1 ,i w tea* = ! sake ( t weak] ,sex a bett] & m effectual ,m$ic9e1 & )all w prove x by an example1 t all subtile ,spagyrical ,spirits may be conc5trat$ & augm5t$ 9 _! ,v]tues by ! help ( ,art1 & t "o ,_s ha? ! p[] ( conc5trat+ ano!r4 ,& because ?is ,treatise1 & all ! ,m$icam5ts !re9 propos$1 aim onely at ?is end1 to %ew ! wond]full ,v]tues ( ,nit]2 ,& x ha? be5 besides %[n1 h[ all ! said ,m$icam5ts ought1 by ! help !re(1 to be prep>$2 ! same %all likewise be done 9 ! demon/ration ( ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,i taught 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,furnaces to prep>e a ,_s ( ,ur9e & ,sal ,armoniack by ! addition ( ,calc9$ ,t>t>2 ,b yet ! already conc5trat$ ,ur9e or ,sal ,armoniack may be mix$ ) d\ble ! quantity z its own weight is1 ( fix$ ,nit]1 & s be di/ill$1 = s ^? ,spirits w be m /rong & m efficaci\s ?an if ,t>t> 7 add$ unto !m4 ,& if ! ,oil ( ,tiles or ( ,wax1 :i* is made by ! addition ( ,e>?1 s heat$ z to imbibe ! ,oil or ,wax1 be yet once m di/ill$ by ! conc5trat$ ,_s ( ,nit]1 x w be br\ght to ! highe/ subtilty1 & 'tis to be done aft] ?is foll[+ mann]4 ,dissolve 9 "o p\nd ( ! ,_s ( ,nit]1 f\r ounces ( ,lapis ,calam9>is3 ,put ! ,solution 9 a ,glass-,viol ^u a vapor\s or dry ,b1 t ! ,phlegm may evaporate by little & little 7= ! ,lapis ,calam9>is holds all ! ,spirits1 & p]mits ! ,phlegm to g (f7 & ! ,_s ( ,nit] w rema9 beh9d 9 ! ,viol l ,oil4 ,take "o "p ( ?is conc5trat$ ,_s ( ,nit]1 & half a "p ( ,oil ( ,tiles or ,wax1 put !m bo? 9 a glass ,retort well lut$1 & =ce !m out 7by a di/illation 9 ,s&7 f ! conc5trat$ ,_s into a great ,receiv]2 & by ?is op]ation x w be f> m p5etrative ?an x 0 be=e4 ,= ! ,_s ( ,nit] be+ by conc5tration by ! ,calam9>is fre$ f all its ,phlegm1 & see+ x is !reby become ! m attractive1 & c f9d no?+ else t x might attract1 x associates to its self all ! humidity t lies hidd5 9 ! ,oil1 & :i* c\ld n be sep>at$ by ! =m] di/illation1 & h]eby br+s to pass t ! ,oil do? necess>ily become m subtile & efficaci\s1 yea s p5etrative1 z t x p]=me? wond]full ?+s1 especially 9 ! effects ( ! ,matrix1 ! :i* n\ght b v subtile ,spirits c heal1 & :i* ^? conc5trat$ ,spirits are wont to d f> m c]ta9ly & securely ?an all ! o!r ,m$icam5ts 9 ! :ole _w3 ,aft] ! same mann] is ! conc5tration & purification ( ! o!r ,oils to be p]=m$4 ,& n[ t none might scruple z to ,wat]s be+ mix$ ) ! said ,oil or ,wax1 :i* h no aff9ity ) ,wat]1 ! sep>ation ( :i* f ! ,oils1 ,i h "h taught2 ,i w\ld h su* an "o to "k1 t mu* fatness1 z ! express$ ,oils ( ,vegetables are nev] )\t an aque\s moi/ure1 ?\gh x be invisible1 & _c be p]ceiv$1 = ! fire c make x manife/ by di/illation3 ,z = in/ance2 ,!re's ,oil olive1 "o p\nd ( :i* is wont to yield six or sev5 ,lots ( ,acid ,wat] by di/illation2 & ?us d all ,oils1 ,wax1 ,turp5t9e1 ,ros91 ,gums1 ,pit*1 ,amb]1 & all combu/ible fatnesses4 ,yea ev5 ! v burn+ ,_s ( ,w9e x self1 & su* o!rs z are prep>$ ( ,vegetables1 c nev] be ?or\ghly rid ( _! ,phlegm1 unless !y be p\r$ on "s ,calc9$ ,salt1 & s rectifi$1 !y leave _! humidity !re91 & become m subtile4 ,b ?is is to be not$1 t by h[ mu* ! dri] & m attractive t ,salt %all be1 s mu* ! readi] w x attract ! moi/ure out ( ! w9y ,_s & hold x4 ,!re=e ! ,salts ( ,vegetables1 ,calc9$ ,t>t>1 & pr9cipally fix$ ,nit]1 s]ve = su* a rectification4 ,! o!r ,corrosive ,salts1 z fixt ,sal ,armoniack1 ,calc9$ ,vitriol1 & su* l1 d r love to hold & reta9 ! ,phlegm ( _! own peculi> ,volatile ,_s ?an ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,& ?us mu* let suffice z to mak+ subtile ,oils m subtile1 t !y may p]=m wond]full ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,& n[ hav+ describ$ 9 ?is my ,second ,"p ( ! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 "s ( ! mo/ necess>y ,m$icam5ts1 t are prep>able by ,nit]1 & h %ew$ ! way ( us+ !m1 & :i* may safely be giv5 9 *ief diseases z well = pres]vation z cure3 ,i c\ld to ^! add _m m1 & s encrease ! numb] ( !m4 ,b because !re are n a few ( su* good k9d ( ,m$icam5ts 9 ! writ+ ,i h hi!rto publi%$1 viz4 9 ! fir/1 second1 ?ird1 f\r?1 & fif? ,"p ( ! ,furnaces1 9 ! ,miraculum ,mundi1 & 9 ! ,m9]al-,book1 & !re %all yet foll[ m 9 ! foll[+ ?ird ,"p 9 ?is ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 9 ! ,vegetable "w1 z also 9 ! second1 ?ird1 & f\r? ,p>ts ( ! ,prosp]ity ( my ,c\ntry1 ,i judg$ x ne$less any long] to dwell on ^! "h1 b w onely by way ( conclusion1 & = 7z x 77 ornam5ts sake1 yet add "o onely ,m$icam5t ( ,nit]1 :i* w be none ( ! meane/4 ,b =asmu* z ?is is n a common prep>ation1 b compreh5ds 9 x great ,my/]ies1 x seems n good unto me to set d[n its prep>ation be=e ! eyes ( ! p]v]se _w4 ,let x !re=e suffice to give onely "s h9t1 t ! ,common ,nit]1 :i* to our ,eyes appe>s mo/ :ite1 do? conta9 9 x a ,s\l ( a deep r$ ,col\r1 :i* by ! b5efit ( ! ,vulcanick ,art may be !nce educ$4 ,= :5 ,vulcan ha? r$uc$ t old ,dragon1 b\nd 9 ,*a9s1 unto a mo/ high /reight by 8 ,iron & fi]y ,mallet1 & yet _c pla9ly kill him2 ,neptune com+ 9 to help1 meets ! ,basilisk ) a cle> ,look+-glass1 & turns on him 8 own peculi> poison1 & s slays him4 ,z soon z he beg9s to die1 & cease? to vomit =? fire1 ,neptune lay+ aside all fe>1 approa*e? boldly ne> him1 & puts a ,%eeps-sk9 ov] 8 ,jaws1 & receives 8 ,bl\d & ,s\l1 & precipitates x into ! ,salt-sea1 :]e9 be+ dr[n$ & *oak$1 he lays (f all 8 v5ome & all 8 fil?1 & is conv]t$ into a mo/ fair & mo/ r$ ,m$ic9e4 ,"o onely drop ( ?is ,s\l ( ,nit] c t+e an ord9>y glass full ( ,common wat] ) a gold5 ,col\r4 ,b he t c turn ?is ,bl\d ( ! ,dragon by ! help ( fire into a fire-resi/+ ,salam&]1 he may des]v$ly be comp>$ ) ! happy ,jason1 & obta9 mo/ great ,hon\rs1 ,treasures1 & ,ri*es4 ,f all ^! ?+s may a /udi\s ,arti/ easily see :at ,my/]ies lie hid 9 ,nit]4 ,! ?+s :i* ,i h hi!rto describ$ are onely z x 7 small sp>kl+s ( ^? k9ds ( ,my/]ies t lie hidd5 9 ,nit]4 ,!re %all be describ$ 9 ! f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( my ,c\ntry1 & 9 ! foll[+ ?ird ,treatise ( ?is ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa m & em95t] ,metallick ,m$ic9es1 & :i* are prep>able by ,nit]3 & ?is is done to ! int5t1 t e "o may "k1 h[ wond]full & excell5t a subject ,nit] is1 ! :i* is notably hidd5 by ! ,anti5ts1 & nev] wont to be call$ by its true "n1 b by ,enigmatical ,riddles4 ,f h5ce has sprung up ev5 inf9ite names1 z1 a dry wat]1 a wat] n wett+ ! h&s1 an ,h]maphroditical ,m]cury1 a ,balneum ,regium1 ! ,soap ( ! ,wise m51 ! fly+ ,dragon1 ! ,ur9e ( ,boys1 a ,dunghill1 ,azo?1 ! wa%] ( ,laton1 a mo/ %>p ,v9eg>1 ! ,/ygian-wat]1 ! ,dea? ( ! ,liv+1 ! ,life ( ! ,dead1 ! ,purgatory ( ! imp]fect ,bodies1 ! ,basilisk1 ! =k$ ,s]p5t1 ! mo/ great ,v5ome1 ! ,v5ome ( ,h]bs1 ! ,m5/rue ( ,wom51 & su* l inf9ite names1 :]eby !y h wrapp$ ov] its true hidd5 "n 9 ,cimm]ian d>knesses1 b is n[ by me reveal$1 & is set be=e ! eyes ( ! :ole _w1 & x %all f>!r be reveal$ & detect$ 9 ! ?ree rema9+ ,treatises ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :i* %all v %ortly foll[1 & s its wond]full p[] & mo/ efficaci\s v]tues1 :i* x p]=me? 9 ! bett]+ ( ,metals1 & 9 prep>+ ,metall9e ,m$icam5ts may be manife/$ & laid op5 be=e ! :ole _w4 ,i w n onely decl>e ?is 9 writ+1 b also w 7,god p]mitt+7 v %ortly %ew1 ev5 manually & 9 v de$ 9 a conv5i5t ,laboratory1 ! mak+ & use ( all my ,furnaces1 hi!rto publi%$ 9 my writ+s1 & ! prep>ation ( _m excell5t ,m$ic9es1 z also ! tru? ( ! metalick ,transmutation4 ,nor w ,i d ?us to ! end t ,i may advance my own pr(it1 b w r d x = ?is int5t1 viz4 t ! heal? & safety ( _m ?\s&s may be provid$ = t are afflict$ ) v>i\s sicknesses1 & t ! :ole ,_w may see1 believe & confess1 t ! ,transmutation ( ,metals by ! abject ,nit] may be effect$4 ,b because 9 su* a l demon/ration1 if ! ,laboratory be frequ5t$ b = "o ye>s space onely1 & daily lab\r$ 91 & ! confect+ ( s _m ,m$icam5ts be %[n1 su* a great quantity ( v>i\s ,m$icam5ts z ,i %all h by me1 _c be all us$ by my self1 nor c !y be ( any use if laid up1 & !re=e !y %all be sold to any "o = a small & vile price1 t s !y may ea* t ne$s !m use !m 9 _! necessity4 ,x is n ,covet\sness t drive? u ?us to doe1 ?9k+ !reby to get great ri*es1 b onely to get j z mu* z may s]ve to pay = all ! necess>y matt]s1 z ,coals1 ,glasses1 & o!r ?+s4 ,s !n by ?is s good & laudable a "w1 !re w n onely be laid op5 to ! :ole _w1 ! occult ,my/]ies ( ,nature1 to ! hon\r ( ,god3 ,b )all1 ! mo/ mis]able poor ,sick w easily obta9 good ,m$icam5ts1 & recov] _! =m] heal?4 ,nay f>!r1 n a few ( su* z h be5 9 want w be able by ! mo/ pr(itable use ( ,nit] 9 transmut+ ! inf]i\r ,metals into bett]1 be able to su/a9 !mselves bett] & m quietly4 ,b t ! :ole _w may see & consid] t my own peculi> pr(it & ga9 is n s\ght1 b t my ,neighb\rs pr(it is out ( a ,*ri/ian affection onely aim$ at1 !re %all be adjo9$ at ! end ( ! foll[+ ?ird ,"p1 ! price ( e ,m$icam5t2 f :5ce e "o may easily conjecture1 t !re is n expect$ any ga9 or l>ge pr(it1 b onely ! recov]+ ( my disbursem5ts2 see+ no "o is to be f\nd :o1 be/[+ great co/s 9 tea*+ o!rs1 w\ld will+ly lose bo? 8 ,exp5ces & ,lab\r too4 ,i w ) a will+ m9d rea* o!rs1 b ,i w n lay out my ,money & run ! haz>d4 ,! ,_w is wise en\gh1 & great is ! numb] ( ^? sick p t ne$ help3 ,& !re=e ?is publick ,laboratory w 7by ,god's help7 be able to br+ abundance ( pr(it to all mank9d2 ,9 ?is ,laboratory !re %all be all ! ,furnaces & all ! ,in/rum5ts :]e( ,i h made m5tion 9 ! ,writ+s by me publi%$1 b ! resemblances ( !m n pictur$1 because !re's no occasion = t to be add$2 ,& )all1 ^? ,furnaces1 ,presses1 & ,in/rum5ts :i* we h m5tion$ or %all m5tion 9 ! fir/1 second1 ?ird1 & f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( my ,c\ntry1 & 9 ! ,vegetable "w1 & my o!r ,writ+s %all be !re to be se51 ! :i* c]ta9ly w be exce$+ly helpfull to mo/ m5 t abhor n to lab\r1 to procure !m food & su/5ance 9 _! necessity4 ,fur!rmore1 =asmu* z all my ,writ+s hi!rto publi%$1 are v neglig5tly & faultily pr9t$ "h & !re by o!r m51 aga9/ my k4 ,i w aga9 s5d !m =? correct$1 am5d$1 adorn$1 & encreas$ ) ! figures hi!rto omitt$4 ,& ?is ,i 0 unwill+ to conceal f ! ,lov]s & ,/ud5ts ( ,arts4 ,h]e)all w ,i conclude ?is ,second ,"p ( my ,spagyrical ,disp5satory1 & %ortly add ! ,?ird ,"p1 onely wi%+ t ?is ,"w ( m9e may s]ve = ! com=t & assi/ance ( v _m sick p]sons4 ,am54 ,! ,end ( ! ,second ,"p4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,:]e9 is taught1 h[ by ,salt & ,fire1 ! ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als may by a ,spagyrical way & me?od be ,mundifi$1 & h[ f !m1 ,m$icam5ts wond]fully p5etrat+ & mo/ spe$ily op]at+ may be prep>$4 ,z = ! mann] ( r$uc+ ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 by ,di/illation into good & pure ,m$icam5ts1 by ! help ( ! ,spirits ( ,salt1 ?us /&s ! case3 ,! mann] & way ( di/ill+ ,vegetables1 ,animals1 or ,m9]als p] se1 aft] ! common mann] or way into ,oil1 ,_s1 & ,volatile ,salt ei!r 9 a ,b4 ,s&1 or nak$ ,fire1 :i* ha? be5 long ago1 & also is at ?is day 9 mu* use1 ,i _c 9 all respects comm5d1 because t su* ,spirits1 ,oils1 & ,volatile ,salts1 7:e!r f ,animals1 or ,vegetables7 d all ( !m /9k1 & ?\gh !y be (t5 rectifi$1 yet d !y n totally lose t innate /9k gott5 9 _! ,di/illation1 b d always reta9 a k9d ( an ungratefull ,empireum1 & are !reby loa?some to ! ,sick 7& t n )\t cause too7 :]eas o!rwise !y h abundance ( virtues2 b be+ rectifi$ ) ,_s ( ,salt 7z ,i h taught 9 ! second ,"p ( my ,furnaces7 !y become pure1 & los+ _! /9* are gratefull & acceptable1 b n at all s )\t t rectification4 ,n[ all ,m5 "k1 especially ! ,spagyri/s1 t ! *ief virtues ( ,vegetables & ,animals are plac$ 9 _! ,oils & ,volatile ,salts1 7= y mu/ note t 9 ,m9]als ! contr>y is f\nd1 = _! m]curial p>ts are mo/ virtu\s7 b bo? ,oil & ,salt d 9 di/ill+ by a ,retort pass ov] adu/ or burnt1 & !re=e are n made use (1 & 7! m's ! pity7 are s]viceable to none4 ,= all su* z di/ill ! ,oils ( ,vegetables1 by ! apposition ( common wat]1 9 ,copp] ,/ills1 d "k h[ v little a ,portion is obta9$ by su* a process1 & t ! greate/ "p ( !m 7,oils7 d abide 9 ! ,/ill1 & are ( no pr(it1 because common wat] c't be made hot en\gh1 to drive out ! fatness1 b x gives onely "s little portion1 ! residue is made ?ick & t5aci\s by ! boil+1 & rema9e? 9 ! ,h]bs3 ,h]eupon "s ,m5 kn[+ ?is ?+1 d add to ! ,h]bs common ,salt1 & ,t>t> ( ,w9e1 :]eby ! wat] be+ r5dr$ "o degree hott]1 gives m ,oil3 ,?is is a way t ,i d inde$ approve (1 b yet ! "o half "p ( ! ,oil w n asc5d1 & !re=e di/ill$ ,oils are commonly v de>1 especially if made out ( de> ?+s4 ,:]eas if ! ,oils 7 di/ill$ by ?is me?od ( m9e1 !y w\ld h mu* m ,oil1 :]eby ! poor might also buy !m4 ,i w in/ance 9 "o similitude :]eby x %all appe>1 :at great pr(it may be made by di/ill+ ( ,oils accord+ to my me?od1 & :at a va/ diff]5ce !re is betwixt my me?od "h describ$1 & ! common usual way4 ,suppose !re=e t ,i seek aft] an excell5t ,m$ic9e = ! ,/one1 & t ,i d c]ta9ly "k t x lies 9 ! ,a%1 7z ,i h cle>ly en\gh discov]$ 9 ! fir/ & second "p ( ?is ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 c]ta9ly kn[+1 t ! ,oil di/ill$ out ( its ,se$ do? 7by manifold exp]i5ce7 f> exce$ all o!r ,m$icam5ts aga9/ ! ,/one47 ,?is ,a% inde$ yields a prety quantity ( ,se$1 b mu* ( t ,se$ yields b v little ,oil1 because 'tis res9\s1 & do? n di/ill ov] ) ! wat]1 & ^u t acc\nt is prep>$ b by a few1 & su* poor ,m5 z are sick1 c't p>take ( x because ( its de>ness1 & ?is is mu* to be bewail$1 t ! ,omnipot5t ,god %\ld set be=e our ,eyes ?is ,m$ic9e 9 su* pl5ty & yet no body enjoy x4 ,besides ?is is to be obs]v$1 t if "s dilig5t ,physician %\ld di/ill su* an ,oil1 & yet n "k h[ to correct x accord+ to my me?od1 he may sometimes d m hurt ?an good1 because t ,oil br+s ov] ) x a c]ta9 volatile ,salt1 :i* 7infects or works on7 ! ,copp] ,vessel x is di/ill$ 91 & ! ,copp] refrig]atory :i* x passe? ?r\gh1 & is usually !reby r5dr$ yell[i%1 or gre51 & ha? be5 by _m discreet ,m5 made use ( )\t any reg>d !reunto1 & 7by reason ( ! ,copp]7 ha? put a nauseate & debility ( ,/oma* ^u ! ,sick1 & ha? be5 m hurtfull ?an b5eficial4 ,b n[ if !y _h rectifi$ x ) ,_s ( ,salt once1 or at lea/ well %ook x 9 a ,glass ) ! said ,salt ,_s1 t s ! ,copp] might h be5 extract$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & s h adm9i/r$ x1 !y _h done well1 & w\ld h gott5 a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e1 ?\gh ,i confess some:at de>1 7proce$+ ?is way7 because t a ,sackfull ( ! ,se$1 & z mu* z a ,port] c c>ry at once1 w sc>ce give two ounces ( ,oil1 & ?is is too de> = ! ,poor ,man's ,purse4 ,= ! sake !re=e ( all sick ,p z well ,poor z ,ri*1 ,i w discov] my way t ,i use 9 gett+ ! ,oils1 ,spirits1 & ,volatile ,salts out ( all ! ,vegetables1 & t 9 good quantity1 & ) v small ,co/s1 t s all ,m5 may p>take ( ! gifts ( ,god1 & may all h occasion ( giv+ ?anks to ! ,creator ( all good ?+s4 ,take !re=e 9 ,gods "n :atsoev] ,vegetable y li/1 & fill a great ,glass ,retort !re)all1 & by degrees di/ill ov] all t w come4 ,sep>ate ! ,oil f ! ,_s1 & ! ,_s by rectification f ! ,volatile ,salt2 rectifie also ?is ,volatile ,salt1 & ! ,_s ^u its own ,caput ,mort4 or ^u "s o!r ,salt ( ,a%es be+ fir/ fir$ & calc9$1 & s !y w become pure & lose t fetid /9* t !y got 9 ! ,di/illation3 ,if "o rectification is n en\gh1 add a second or a ?ird1 always provid$ t x be done on ! fix$ ,salt ( t ,h]b out ( :i* y drew ! ,_s4 ,n[ ?\gh ! ,oil be also depurat$ by a rectification ^u ! ,caput ,mort4 yet t depuration & rectification is n comp>able to ?is ( m9e :i* ,i m5tion "h1 & !re=e well d we pref] ?is way1 & 'tis ?us4 ,take y\r black di/ill$ ,oil1 put x 9 a ,glass ,retort ) six or sev5 times z mu* rectifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 & give fir/ a g5tle ,fire1 !n a great] z ! ?+ requires1 s ! ,oil w pass ov] pure ) ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & ! /9* toge!r ) ! blackness1 w /ay beh9d ) a "p ( ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,if n[ y w h t ,oil yet pur]1 !n rectifie x aga9 ) new ,_s ( ,salt untill bo? ! ,od\r & ,col\r !re( please y4 ,z = ! ,oil t /ay$ beh9d & did n asc5d1 sep>ate x f ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & 'twill be some:at ?icki% l to a black ,balsam1 & ha? great virtue bo? inw>dly & outw>dly1 b its inw>d use we ne$ n1 = we h en\gh ( ! pure ,oil = t purpose4 ,b t ,i may be yet f>!r s]viceable to my ,neighb\r1 & t he may und]/& me m !reby1 ,i w make use ( ?is similitude or example4 ,put case1 t ,i h "s f\r1 five1 or six p\nds ( ! ,se$ ( ! ,a%1 :i* falls f ! ,trees 9 ! ,mon? ( ,septemb] or ,octob]1 ,i d fill a ,retort ) ! ,same & by x di/ill ! said ,se$s1 & ,i usually h ab\t "o or two1 sometimes ?ree1 f\r1 five1 or six drams ( black ,oil1 "s ounces ( ,volatile ,salt1 & "s p\nds ( ,acid ,_s3 ,n[ =asmu* z ,i seek = ! ,oil onely1 ,i sep>ate ?is f ! ,_s1 & rectifie x ) ,_s ( ,salt untill x becomes pure1 & ?is ,i keep = my use2 & ,i make ( ! ,_s ei!r a c]ta9 ,ess5ce1 z ,i h taught 9 ! fir/ "p ( my ,ph>macopa1 or sug]$ ,tablets1 7or ,loz5ges7 or :at ,i please3 ,& by ?is way d ,i get m ,oil out ( five or six p\nd ( ! ,se$ ( ! ,trees1 ?an o!rwise by ! ,vesica or common hot ,/ill1 out ( #ajj p\nd1 & t :i* rema9e? aft] rectify+ is pr(itable = ext]nal uses1 if x be prep>$ z foll[s1 viz4 ,sep>ate ?is ?ick ,oil f ! ,_s ( ,salt & mix x ) ,wax1 t s x may be made some:at ?ick]1 s z to be spread l an ,emplai/]1 ! :i* put ^u ! ,re9s1 & use ! di/ill$ ,oil inw>dly1 & ?us ?is ,emplai/] w p]=m z mu* outw>dly z ! di/ill$ ,oil op]ates inw>dly1 & s ! ,pati5t is !reby d\bly repair$ & help$4 ,& if y desire yet a ?ird way ( heal+1 !n rectifie ! acid ,_s well1 & dissolve ! ,volatile ,salt by sublim+ x ) ! ,_s1 & use ?is ,_s e day 7besides ! inw>d use ( ! di/ill$ ,oil7 on ?is wise3 ,heat x a little1 & dip 9 x "s ,l9n5 ,cloa?s & !re) wa% or ba? ! ,back & ,re9s putt+ on ! ,emplai/] aft]w>ds1 & h]eby ! ,sick ,p]son w 9 a %ort "t 7unless ,god do? 9 a s+ul> mann] put a /op !reto7 c]ta9ly recov]4 ,note well1 aft] ?is mann] may y di/ill all o!r ,vegetables into ,oils1 ,spirits1 & ,emplai/]s1 & make use ( !m 9 ?is ,disease1 su* z are ,saxifrage1 ,p>sly1 ,cum91 ,c>raways1 & su* l o!r ,h]bs & ,roots3 ,nei!r is x always necess>y to h ! ,a% ,se$1 unless y please3 ,= t ?is ,tree is n to be _h 9 all places1 & x yields also at "s ,seasons b little ,se$8 ,n4 ,b4 ,"h "s may dem& & say1 y h taught u ! mann] ( prep>+ ,oils1 ,spirits1 & ,balsams out ( ! ,se$s1 b n[ if su* a ,m$ic9e c\ld be made out ( ! ,h]bs x w\ld be some?+1 = :5ce %all s mu* ,se$ be _h8 ,i ,answ]4 ,if ?\ ha/ n s mu* ,se$1 ?\ may'/ make ! ,m$ic9e out ( ! :ole ,plant1 z ! ,root1 ,/alk1 ,fl[]s1 & ,leaves3 ,& ! reason :y ,i m5tion$ onely ,se$1 0 ?is1 because ! *ief virtue ( all ! ,vegetables1 is occultly plac$ & conc5trat$ 9 ! ,se$1 else ! :ole ,plant may 7z a=esaid7 be made use (1 :i* al?\gh x yield n s mu* ,oil z ! ,se$ does1 yet may we ev5 ?is way receive a good quantity3 ,& if we %\ld nei!r take ,se$1 ,h]b1 ,leaves1 or ,/alks1 yet w\ld ! ,root alone af=d mu* ,oil2 b 9 ,trees1 z 9 ,a%1 ,l9d51 ,nut1 ,*]ry1 ,pea*1 & ! l1 ! v b>e ,wood x self w abundantly supply1 if di/ill$ p] desc5sum1 or by a ,fire ( suppression 7( :i* a=e17 s t a little ,a% if rightly h&l$ may af=d y "s p\nds4 ,nor are y to suppose t ?is way ( pl5tifully prep>+ ! ,oils ( ,vegetables & cl>ify+ !m by ,_s ( ,salt1 s]ves onely = su* ,vegetables z are good aga9/ ! ,/one1 because ,i h onely in/anc$ !m z examples2 ,no1 b ev5 all ,vegetables1 s]v+ = e ,disease1 may be by ?is a=e%[n way r$uc$ into mo/ sweet ,m$icam5ts4 ,nay n onely ,vegetables may1 b also ,animals & ,m9]als too1 b ) "s diff]5ce & di/9ction1 :i* we %all m5tion 9 :at foll[s4 ,!re rema9s yet "o ?+ m to be m5tion$ ab\t ! ,oils ( ,vegetables1 & ! ,di/illation ( !m1 & 'tis ?is4 ,"s or o!r may reply & say1 t haply su* ,oils z are prep>$ fir/ by a ,retort & p] desc5sum1 & !n rectifi$ & cl>ifi$ by ,_s ( ,salt1 are n equival5t 9 _! virtues to ^? :i* are di/ill$ 9 a ,copp] by ! help ( ,wat]4 ,= prev5tion ( ?is ,qury1 & ! removal ( su* ne$less c>es1 we d 9 ! fir/ place dem&1 9 :at ! virtues ( ! ,animals & ,vegetables d consi/1 :e!r or no 9 _! connate & occult prop]ty1 or 9 ! ,od\r1 ,sav\r1 & ,ta/4 ,= answ]1 ! greate/ virtue ( mo/ ,h]bs1 & liv+ ,creatures do? = ! mo/ & greate/ "p consi/ 9 _! ,co-nate or ,co-born nature & prop]ty1 & n 9 ! ,od\r or ,sav\r1 z is suffici5tly evid5t 9 "s ,plants1 :i* h sc>ce any ,od\r or ,sav\r1 & yet are f\nd notably efficaci\s 9 ,m$ic9e1 & "s !re are bo? ( a ,sweet ,od\r & ,sav\r1 :i* h no ,m$ic9al use1 & "s t h an ungratefull ,od\r & ,sav\r1 & yet h no mean ,m$ic9al ,virtues4 ,& _m !re be ( ?+s :i* bo? smell & ta/ sweet1 & are also pr(itable 9 m$ic9e1 because ,god ha? creat$ !m s or to t int5t4 ,i mu/ ne$s confess t sometimes an ,od\r or ,sav\r ( su* an ,h]b z ha? b little virtue is notably refre%+ & com=table to ! ,vital ,_s1 nay m1 ! v see+ ( a fair & comely ?+ is capable ( com=t+ ! ,he>t1 & an ugly ?+ ( debilitat+ x2 a notable example h]e( we h 9 a fri5dly man1 & 9 ,gold1 z be+ ?+s :i* by ! v behold+ ( !m d refre% ! ,he>t1 :]eas contr>iwise1 an angry man1 & a v5em\s ,creature d t]rifie x1 7viz4 ! ,he>t7 & z 'tw]e make x ,sick1 yea & sometimes kill outright4 ,besides1 n onely ! see+ ( su* & su* objects d pr(it or hurt1 b ev5 ! v voice ( a man1 or ( a liv+ ,creature d hurt1 weak51 & kill1 if proce$+ f a malignity4 ,f>!r1 ! b>e imag9ation c effect good or evil1 heal or hurt2 b ?is belongs n to ?is place1 b su* ?+s are treat$ ( 9 my %ort ,treatise ( ?+s natural & sup]natural4 ,t :i* ,i h "h spok5 is to ?is end1 t ! unskilfull might "k1 t ! virtues ( ,vegetables d consi/ m 9 _! ,co-born ,nature ?an 9 ! ,sav\r or ,od\r1 & t ?is ,di/illation by a ,retort1 & rectification by ,_s ( ,salt1 c nei!r add to or dim9i% f _! virtues1 because _! virtue rema9s always unhurt1 9 :at mann] soev] ! ,di/illation be made1 provid$ t t :i* is di/ill$ be dilig5tly depurat$1 & all ! ungratefulness remov$ !refrom :i* x got 9 ! op]ation1 t is to say1 :5 ,oils are adu/ 7or ,sav\r ( burn+7 by _! be+ di/ill$ 9 a ,retort1 !n t accid5t may be tak5 away f !m by rectification ) ,_s ( ,salt1 & ?is n[ ,i add = ! sake ( ! ,ignorant4 ,moreov] z x is ) ,vegetables1 s likewise mu/ y ord] y\r di/illation ( ! ,oil1 ,salt1 & ,_s ( ,animals3 ,nei!r ne$ y to proce$ f>!r or o!rwise4 ,z = ! ,v]tues ( bo? ,animals & ,vegetables1 ! ,physician ought to "k !m by _! ,signature1 & n by ! books ( ,writ]s1 because ! ,signature do? %ew u ! ,v]tues ( all ?+s mu* cle>] & right] ?an _m ,writ]s1 :o write _m ?+s me]ly f he> say1 :5as !mselves d 9 tru? "k v little or no?+ at all4 ,& ?us = ?is "t ,i omit to say any m1 = t ! pres5t occasion w n admit ( a m prolix disc\rse h]eab\ts4 ,:at ,i h done is = ! ,sick t are poor1 t !y might "k my me?od ( purify+ ! ,spirits ( ! ,acid ,salts f ,vegetables or ,animals1 by ,_s ( ,salt1 & ( br++ !m into :olsome ,m$icam5ts3 ,& ?is _c be accompli%$ s pl5tifully )\t ?is ,m$ium2 & n[ ?is way be+ %[n1 ! ,poor may also enjoy ! b5efit ( !m1 & be able to pay ! ,apo!c>y1 :5as be=e ev5 ! ,ri* c\ld h>dly h any ( ! good 79 !m74 ,note well1 y are yet f>!r to obs]ve1 t inde$ ! ,animals are fir/ to be di/ill$ by a ,retort 7z we spake be=e conc]n+ ! ,vegetables7 t s _! ,oil1 ,_s1 & ,volatile ,salt1 may pass ov] toge!r2 & _! ,_s & ,volatile ,salt may be rectifi$ & purifi$ ! a=esaid way4 ,b ! ,oil w n come ov] by a b>e ,_s ( ,common ,salt1 or ( ,nit]1 b t ,_s mu/ be fir/ conc5trat$ ) ,calam9>is1 & !n x br+s ov] ! ,oils ( ,animals1 else n4 ,b z t\*+ ! ,conc5tration ( ! ,acid ,_s = ?is rectification1 we %all speak ( x anon1 & w !re=e fir/ set d[n 7= bett] in/ructions sake7 "o c]ta9 process ( di/illation & rectification1 le/ any might err1 & t all might rightly appreh5d my mean+2 & 'tis ?is3 ,take "s p\nds ( ,turp5t9e1 di/ill !nce an ,oil1 & ! ,fces ( ! ,turp5t9e w /ay beh9d4 ,?is ,oil ?\gh x be r5dr$ by ,di/illation pur] ?an 'twas be=e1 yet x ha? put on ano!r nature by means ( ! ,fire1 viz4 an hott] nature1 & !re=e s]ve? n = e effect :i* ! ,turp5t9e be=e s]v$ =1 because ! ,turp5t9e is n v ?ick nor v ?91 nor too hot or too cold1 nor too subtile or too ?ick or gross1 b is ( a temp]ate ess5ce & prop]ty1 :i* n[ by ,di/illation x possesse? no long]1 b1 because ( its heat & subtilty1 x is unusefull4 ,well1 :at ( all ?is8 ,:y "s or o!r might h object$ to me t inde$ ?+s are by di/illation r5dr$ m pure & subtile1 b doe !reby get an hott] nature & v]tue1 & !re=e t way ( purify+ do? n doe well 9 all subjects4 ,well1 to prev5t ?is objection1 & t ! di/ill$ ,oils may aft] _! purification be re/or$ to ! same degree ( ?ickness1 r>ity or ?9ness1 col\r or frigidity1 t !y _h be=e1 & yet reta9 ! purity !y got by di/ill+3 ! me?od is easie1 & is ?us done4 ,suppose t ,turp5t9e be 7z x is ,turp5t9e7 hot & subtile 9 ! fir/ degree1 b be+ di/ill$ x arrives to ! ?ird degree1 & be+ rectifi$ to ! f\r?4 ,i mu/ n[ ne$s confess t t subtile ,oil is to be us$ onely 9 cold affects1 & 9 no o!rs1 :]eas x might be=e h be5 employ$ ab\t o!r accid5ts4 ,to ?is ,i say1 & yield1 t if x be proce$$ ) aft] ! common & kn[n way1 'tis s3 ,b my way is f> o!rwise to be reckon$ (3 ,= ?\gh h]eby ! ?+s di/ill$ doe1 toge!r ) a purity1 get a subtile heat1 & doe 9 "s op]ations become too ?9 & hot1 yet 9 rectify+ by ! ,acid ,_s1 su* qualities are brok51 divid$ & dissipat$1 s t x is 9 "p r5d]$ ( a l ?ickness & t5acity z x 0 at fir/1 & a "p ( x rema9s subtile4 ,s t y may h out ( "o subject1 bo? ?91 hot1 ?ick & temp]ate p>ts toge!r1 b bo? ( ^? p>ts pure1 z %all be ev9c$ by ?is ,example4 ,! ,_s ( ,salt1 or ( ,nit] is inde$ inw>dly a m]e ,fire1 b ext]nally a m]e ,cold1 by :i* all ?9 ?+s d /iff5 & wax h>d4 ,!re=e z ! di/illation do? induce heat1 expels & ext5uates1 s ! rectification do? by ! acid ,_s compel or drive ! same inw>d1 ?ickne? x1 & r$uce? x into an equal temp]ature3 ,= ! ,oil 9 ! fir/ di/illation is pla9ly hott] & subtill] bo? )9 & )\t1 ?an 'twas be=e1 b by rectify+ x ) ! acid ,_s1 ! mo/ subtil "p comes ov] fir/1 !n ! middle "p1 & ! ?icke/ resides 9 ! bottom1 :i* is ( an equal degree ( heat & ?ickness z ! ,turp5t9e is1 & is z usefull bo? inw>dly & outw>dly z ! ,turp5t9e x self is4 ,& ,i h ov] & above t middle ,oil1 & t mo/ subtil ,_s burn+ & p5etrative1 ! :i* ,i c make use ( = ^? effects1 :i* require su* subtilty1 or if ,i lift1 ?ick5 x ) :at ,i left rema9+ ( x self beh9d1 :i* is ?ick1 b yet purifi$1 or else ?ick5 x ) "s o!r conv5i5t ?+4 ,& ?us may ,i r$uce "o ,subject into z _m ,degrees z ,i please1 :]eas ! ,turp5t9e _h be=e b onely "o ,degree3 ,f h5ce may ! fri5dly ,read] see :at ,basis ?is my di/illation & rectification by an acid ,_s ha?3 ,:]eby n onely a great deal1 yea #c1 #d1 or #e times m ,oil comes ov] ?an by ! common hot ,/ill2 b also ! ,volatile ,salts & ! ,spirits1 & %>p ,v9eg>s may be h]eby gott5 out ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 & besides a pretty quantity ( ?ick ,oil to be ext]nally us$1 & :i* o!rwise 9 di/illation by wat] 9 a ,vesica or hot ,/ill1 w\ld rema9 :olly beh9d4 ,! b5efit !re=e ( ?is di/illation & rectification1 do? n onely consi/ 9 ! gett+ a f> great] quantity ( ! pure ,oil1 b also 9 gett+ ! ,volatile ,salt1 7:i* z to its use is equival5t 9 v]tue to ! ,oil7 & )al1 an acid ,_s :i* abundantly suffice? bo? inw>dly & outw>dly accord+ to its ,(fice4 ,i d !re=e e>ne/ly dem& ( all skilfull ,spagyri/s 7= 'tis 9 va9 to appeal to su* z are yet ignorant :at ! ,art ( ,fire is7 :e!r or no ?is di/illation is n to be pref]r$ be=e ! o!rs1 & to be made use ( = ! b5efit ( mank9d4 ,i hope t ! well m9d$ ,read] w foll[ ?is rule1 & w appreh5d f ?is "o process onely1 s mu* z to be aft]w>ds easily able to r$uce e di/ill$ ,oil into its =m] h>dness1 by ! help ( an acid ,_s4 ,let u consid] ,amb] onely1 'tis inde$ a f9e transp>5t k9d ( /one1 :i* 0 be=e 7or at fir/7 s(t & fluid z ,turp5t9e 01 an ,oil or a k9d ( ?9 ,bitum51 b n[ s h>d5$ by ! salt ,wat] t x may be beat5 to a ,p[d]1 yet may x be di/ill$ & s sep>at$ & cleans$ f its e>?ly ,nature3 ,& ! pure ,oil may be r$uc$ into its =m] h>dness1 by ! help ( ,_s ( ,salt onely3 ,= x became at fir/ h>d5$ by ,salt1 :5 x fl[$ ?9 out ( ! ,rock3 ,b ( ?is en\gh1 we %all say m ( x 9 ano!r place4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,process ( purify+ ,m9]als by di/illation or sublimation1 & ( depurat+ !m ev5 to ! utmo/1 by rectify+ !m by an ,acid ,_s4 ,to exemplifie :i*1 ,i w in/ance 9 ,common ,sulphur1 accord+ to :i* rule ! o!r purification ( ,m9]als may be in/itut$4 ,take common ,brim/one1 sublime x ! usual way into ,fl[]s1 or by x self 9 a ,coat$ glass retort1 or let x be mixt ) decrepitat$ ,salt1 = s w x be fre$ f its mo/ crude t]re/reity1 & be r5d]$ fit = a f>!r ,mundification by an ,acid ,_s4 ,take "o p\nd ( ^! ,fl[]s ( ,sulphur1 & put x into a /rong ,glass ,body coat$1 !n p\r 9 "o or two p\nds ( ! ,_s ( ,nit]1 or ( common ,salt1 & place x 9 an ,e>!n-vessel 9 ,s&3 ,put !re "u a ,fire1 encreas+ x gradually untill ! ,_s ( ,salt boils 9 ! ,retort1 & ! ,sulphur melts1 & !re w swim some:at l ,oil on ! top ( ! ,wat]3 ,n4 ,b4 ,an ,alembick is to be put on ! ,body1 le/ ! ,_s ( ,salt asc5d+ up1 goes away 9 fume2 b 9 ! ,alembick x w be refrig]at$1 cond5s$1 & may be sav$4 ,?is boil+ is f9i%$ 9 "s five or six h\rs1 & s ! ,sulphur is mundifi$1 & becomes z cle> & transp>5t z ,glass4 ,= ! ,_s ( ,salt attracte? ! ,metall9e ,p>ts1 :i* are 9 ! ,sulphur1 :e!r x be ,copp]1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,vitriol1 or su*-l impurities :i* are commonly adh]5t1 & /ick]s on to ! ,sulphur1 & w\ld o!rwise h rema9$ 9 x1 & done m hurt 9 ,m$ic9e3 ,& ?is ,p>acelsus knew1 & advise? to bew>e (2 ,= c]ta9 x is !re lye hidd5 9 ,sulphur incr$ible ,v]tues1 & su* z its common ,fl[]s d n %ew or discov]1 z be+ yet infect$ ) ,m9]al v55ate ,spirits1 :i* may be tak5 !ncefrom by ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,& if !n ei!r ! ,fl[]s be sublim$ out ( x1 or t x be dissolv$ 9 a ,balneum ) ,_s ( ,junip]1 or ( ,turp5t9e1 or be by any o!r way r$uc$ into a ,liquid =m1 x do? mu* good 9 ,m$ic9e1 nor is !re any m fe> ( its v5om\s nature1 = ! ,_s ( ,salt ha? took t away4 ,i c\ld inde$ "h m5tion "s prep>ations ( ,common ,sulphur1 into efficaci\s ,m$icam5ts1 b t ,i h int5d$ to proce$ no f>!r ) x "h1 ?an onely z t\*+ its purification by ! ,_s ( ,salt3 ! re/ we w leave to ano!r "t4 ,z ,sulphur may be proce$$ )1 s likewise may y deal ) ! o!r ,m9]als1 & fir/ mundifie !m by a ,retort1 & di/ill !m into black ,oils1 !n may ! ,oils be cl>ifi$ ) ,_s ( ,salt1 & be r$uc$ into sweet ,oils & ,balsams4 ,nor w any man easily believe :at notable ,v]tues !re are hidd5 9 ! m\nta9\s & t]re/rial ,m9]als1 & yet n usefull at all inw>dly1 because ( _! ,ars5ical nature1 :i* may ) ease be tak5 away f !m by ,_s ( ,salt1 & be !reby m securely us$ z to ,m$ic9e4 ,& _h ,i n purposely tri$ x1 ,i w\ld n at all h writt5 ( x4 ,= in=mation !re=e ( ! unexp]i5c$1 ,i w tell y a /ory1 :]eby x w appe>1 t ^? ,m9]als d usually lodge 9 !m evil & v5om\s ,ars5ical ,spirits4 ,9 ! ,c\nty or ,prov9ce ( ,erba*1 scituate betwe5 ! ,mne & ,nek] 9 ,franconia1 is f\nd pl5ty ( a ,s& knit z x 7 toge!r by a fluid ,m9]al1 & gr[n toge!r into huge heaps l little ,m\nta9s ( a duski% col\r2 :i* if y lay on burn+ ,coals1 emits a sweet od\r altoge!r l ,amb]4 ,:5 ,i saw x1 ,i put "s into a ,retort1 & di/ill$ an ,oil !ncefrom1 :olly l ! ,oil ( ,amb] bo? 9 col\r & smell1 & _h us$ x 9 its /ead1 _h ,i n %ortly aft] tri$ ano!r knack3 ,= ord]+ ! ,*amb]s to be fum$ ) ! ,s&1 because x yield$ su* a fragrant od\r1 ,i v seasonably obs]v$ t t fume 0 un:olsome & v5om\s1 = x caus$ pa9s ( ! ,head1 & a k9d ( nauseate1 'twas also (f5sive to ! ,/oma*1 & ?is made me leave (f my ,fumigations1 & set ab\t rectify+ ! ,oil !nce di/ill$1 by ! ,_s ( ,salt1 & by ?is means ,i got a cle> & pure ,oil1 & ! ,_s ( ,salt attract$ to x self ! ,ars5ical ,ess5ce1 :i* be+ purg$ & rectifi$1 yield$ me at ! bottom real ,ars5ick1 :5ce ,i p]ceiv$ t all ^? ,m9]als are v ,ars5ical1 & no ways fit = int]nal use1 unless !y be fir/ mundifi$ by ! ,_s ( ,salt4 ,_m su* k9ds ( ,m9]als are to be f\nd1 :i* we nei!r c>e =1 nor "k3 "s ( :i* are z h>d z a ,/one1 "s ?91 "s fluid l ,oil2 su* an "o is t ,f\nta9 ab\t ,bac*>a* t boils up 9 ! middle ( ! ,rh9e1 & fills ! :ole ,rh9e = ab\t ?ree miles space & an half ) its fatness1 & yields a mo/ fragrant od\r1 is ( a duski% col\r4 ,= z ,i 0 f]ry+ by x1 ,i took up "s ( ! wat] 9 my h&1 & que/ionless ! ,f\nta9 ( x mu/ ne$s fl[ v pl5tifully1 =asmu* z ! :ole ,riv] ,rh9e is fill$ !re) z f> z y c see1 & yet sc>ce "o ,man among/ a hundr$ or a ?\s& doe 9 _! sail+ by x take notice !re(4 ,d\btless ?is ,f\nta9 ha? its efflux & rise out ( ! ,m\nta9s :i* bord] on ea* side ! ,riv]4 ,did x break out at ! top ( ! ,e>?1 x w\ld be wor? ,gold & ,c$>1 b ly+ s deep1 'tis ( no use4 ,7 curi\s ,m5 inhabitants !re1 !y w\ld d\btless f9d out ?is ,f\nta92 ,= on ?is "p ( ! ,rh9e1 :]e ! ,city ,bac*>a* lies1 is a high ,m\nta91 :]e gr[s preti\s ,w9e1 & is 9 ,=eign p>ts sold at a de> rate1 because ( its mo/ sweet sav\r & od\r1 & by ! ,inhabitants is call$ ,muscadel1 & 'tis a sort ( ,w9e produc$ onely 9 ?is ,m\nta92 nor c ! neighb\r+ adjac5t places make ! l4 ,h5ce ,i presume t ?is ,f\nta9 at ,bac*>a* arise? f a ,m9]al ,oil1 fl[+ out f ?is ,m\nta9 into ! ,rh9e1 & t h5ce also arise? ! goodness ( ! ,w9e4 ,& :]eas ?is ,m\nta9 af=ds n su* a quantity ( ,w9e z ! ,inhabitants wi%1 !y be?\ght !mselves ( a rem$y = ?is sc>city1 ca/+ 9 ,h]b-sc>let into ! common ,w9e1 f :i* x got ! same k9d ( ta/e1 & became almo/ ,muscadel4 ,nor let x seem /range to any "o = ! ,w9e to attract a sav\r f ! ,e>? ly+ ab\t x1 = 'tis v c]ta91 & ,i my self h tri$ x2 ,& s9ce x is s t ?is matt] af=ds me opportunity ( speak+ ( ^! ?+s1 ,i w give y my op9ion m cle>ly 9 :at foll[s4 ,bel[ ,frank=d1 "s f\r miles f ! ,riv] ,mne1 !re lies a ,village call$ ,hoh5heime "u ! ,moguntia ,elector1 & !re's a ,m\nta9 :i* yields v good ,w9e1 ?\gh n ( s delicate a sav\r z t ( ,bac*>a*1 yet 'tis ( a sweet smell1 :]eby x exce$s all ! ,rh5i% ,w9e1 & is !re=e de>2 ,! cause ( ?is1 ,i attribute to ! ,soil1 9 :i* ! ,v9es gr[1 :i* ,soil br+s =? ,/one ,coals1 & 7 h]et(ore digg$ h5ce1 & are n[ aga9 s\ght aft]1 :i* ,coals h 9 !m a sweet ,m9]al ,oil1 z ,i %all %ew y4 ,f>!r1 !re lies a high ,m\nta9 at ! ,riv] ,mne ab\t ! ,ca/le ,kl+5b]g1 scituate betwe5 ,od5wall & ,spess>t1 :]e t ,e>? is f\nd too1 su* z ,i above m5tion$1 :i* yields a sweet ,oil 9 di/illation4 ,& ?is ,m\nta9 do? likewise produce sweet & good ,w9e1 s t x yields n a :it 79 its k9d7 to t ( ,bac*>a* or ,hoh5heime4 ,b n[ :e!r or no ! ,m9]al ,oil t is n f> (f to be "h f\nd1 be :olly ! cause1 ,i doe n affirm1 b ,i believe x1 = my "p1 s to be1 let ano!r foll[ 8 own op9ion4 ,!re is also a great ,m\nta9 at ,h]bipolis1 at ! ,/e9e s call$1 t yields preti\s ,w9e1 b n ( a sav\r l ^! ?ree4 ,h5ce arose t ,prov]b3 ,at ,bac*>a* on ! ,rhe9e1 ,h]bipolis on ! ,/e9e1 ,kl+5b]g on ! ,mne1 & ,ho*heime on ! ,rehn1 are ! f\r be/ ,w9es4 ,i confess !re gr[s good ,w9e e-:]e on ! ,riv] ,mne1 b yet ^! f\r d f> exce$ all ! o!rs1 & t haply because ( t sweet sav\r :i* !y attract out ( ! ,e>? :]e !y gr[4 ,= x is c]ta9 t ! ,v9e do? draw an od\r & sav\r 7m ?an all o!r ,plants d7 out ( ! ,e>?1 :5ce x ha? its nutrim5t3 ,s t x is n v difficult = a good ,physician to communicate to ! ,v9e any sav\r t he li/e? 7:i* w be7 accord+ to ! nutrim5t :i* is put to ! ,root4 ,i make no d\bt b t !re w be "s ,zoili/s t w make a mock ( ^! ,reasons ( m9e1 z conc]n+ ! gr\nd & rise ( ! ta/e ( ! ,w9e at ,bac*>a*1 ,h]bipolis1 ,kl+5b]g & ,ho*heime1 & w n attribute ! cause to ! ,soil1 b say t my ,reasons are invalid %all[ ones1 ! :i* d]ision ,i %all pati5tly und]go3 su* k9d ( ,m5 w r dr9k ! good ,w9e ev5 to excess1 ?an produce any reasons :5ce ! sav\r proce$s4 ,b ,i speak exp]im5tally1 & say t ! ,v9es d attract a sav\r f ! ,soil :5ce !y are plant$1 ! :i* ,i h _m a "t tri$ & f\nd s to be4 ,v]ily ! ,g>d9]s "k1 t ,man's dung w give a nutrim5t or encrease to ,fl[]s1 b yet w put an odd smell ^u !m2 ,& !re=e d !y c>efully %un ! putt+ x to ! ,roots ( sweet-smell+ ,fl[]s1 b use x r to su* z are void ( od\r1 z ,tulips & su*-l1 t s !y may gr[ ! soon]4 ',tis also evid5tly obs]v$1 t if ! ,root ( ! ,v9e be plant$ 9 su* a place :]e ,man's dung lie?1 x acquires an unpleasant od\r1 & ! ,grapes are !reby r5d]$ unfit to be eat54 ,besides1 ! mo/ curi\s ,v9e-dress]s h long ago atta9$ to ?is exp]i5ce1 t if ! ,sc>lea or any o!r odorif]\s ,h]b be appli$ to ! ,root ( ! ,v9e1 x w be/[ its ,od\r on ! ,grapes1 7b x s]ves = no m ye>s ?an t onely7 :]eas if !y p\r ^u ! ,root an ,oil ( a sweet & /rong ,od\r1 t ,v9e w produce ,muscadel = t5 ye>s & m1 ! :i* ,i h h&l$ at l>ge 9 ! ,vegetable "w1 & d m5tion x h]e9 briefly ^u ?is acc\nt2 ,because t a ,m9]al ,oil lies hid 9 ! ,e>? 9 abundance1 ! :i* be+ incorporat$ 9 ,plants1 b 9 ,v9es especially1 produce? excell5t ,fruits1 :]e( b a few ,m5 h ! k4 ,b n[ t ,i may yet demon/rate ?is m cle>ly to ! unskilfull1 & consequ5tly incr$ul\s1 viz4 t !re is a mo/ great sweetness 9 ! ,m9]als1 :i* may "h be extract$ by di/illation & rectification ) ,_s ( ,salt1 ,i w in/ance ?is example3 ',tis well kn[n to all ,m5 t ! ,/one ,coals :i* are 9 _m places digg$ out ( ! ,e>?1 doe 7be+ burnt7 emit an ungratefull ,od\r1 & are h5ce usually e/eem$ ( z v5om\s2 b 9 ^? places :]e !y are pl5tifully digg$1 !y are daily us$ 9 coction1 nor do? any hurt arise !refrom3 ,s t x mu/ ne$s be ackn[l$g$1 t !y d n /9k ( !mselves1 b t ! ,fire onely is ! cause ( ! /9k1 & t _! innate fatness is ( a sav\ry & sweet-smell+ nature1 yea s sweet z any ,vegetable1 z ,i c easily evid5ce4 ,y h an ,example 9 ,roses1 or any o!r ,vegetable1 :i* if di/ill$ by a ,retort1 lose? its sweet od\r1 & puts on a smell ( burn+ too3 ,:at h9d]s f be+ s 9 ,m9]als1 z 9 ,pit-,coals1 & ! l8 ,i grant inde$1 t if en\gh ,oil w\ld come ov] out ( ! ,vegetables by an hot ,/ill1 !re w\ld be no ne$ ( ?is di/ill+ by a ,retort1 & rectify+ by ,_s ( ,salt1 because x requires a great deal ( lab\r2 b =asmu* z !re do? n di/ill en\gh ov]1 'twill behove u to acquiesce 9 ?is me?od4 ,nor fe> ,i to affirm1 t if x 7 possible to di/ill an ,oil out ( su* ,coals by a hot ,/ill1 x w\ld give place to no ,aromatical ,oil :atsoev] 9 ! sweetness ( ! smell4 ,f :5ce1 ,i pray1 %\ld s _m k9ds ( ,h]bs draw su* v>i\s ,od\rs & ,sav\rs1 7 !re n ly+ hid 9 ! ,e>? an ,univ]sal ,sulphur or ,balsam8 ,b to put an end to ?is disc\rse1 & t ,i may %ew t ! ,pit-,coals d conta9 9 !m an ,oil or preti\s & :olsome ,balsam1 no :it inf]i\r z to its ,v]tues to any ( ! mo/ preti\s ,oils or ,balsams br\ght u out ( ! ,indies obs]ve b ?is process4 ,fill a ,retort ) ,coals1 & di/ill a black ,oil1 ! :i* sep>ate f ! ,acid-wat] t came ov] ! ,helm ) x1 & rectifie x by ,_s ( ,salt1 & s !re w fir/ ( all come ! cle> & pure ,oil1 !n a yell[ ,oil1 n s sweet z ! =m]1 & ! ?ick & black ,oil rema9s beh9d1 & s]ves = to be mixt ) ,emplai/]s2 = 'tis a wond]full heal]1 by reason ( its innate siccity2 n[ ! yell[ ,oil may be yet f>!r rectifi$ once m by ,_s ( ,salt1 t x may become pure1 :ite1 & fair3 ,b if y are yet f>!r m9d$ to make a diff]5ce betwixt ^! pure ,oils1 & w aga9 rectifie !m ) new ,_s1 !n %all y take ! mo/ pure "p by x self1 :i* z to heat1 subtilty1 & sweetness1 is fully equal to ! true ,oil ( ,pet]2 & :i* be+ kept ap>t1 & us$ = cold accid5ts1 bo? inw>dly & outw>dly1 w d ! same1 yea & mu* m ?an is attribut$ to ! ,oil ( ,pet]4 ,nor is !re any fe> at all ( ^! ,oils be+ ,ars5ical1 = ! ,_s ( ,salt ha? took (f all ! ,ars5ick 9 ! rectification1 & if y please y may use ! ,oil :i* comes next aft] ! mo/ subtile ,oil 9 mix+ x ) ,balsams1 or x may be safely us$ by x self1 ei!r inw>dly or outw>dly1 & 'twill p]=m wond]full ?+s1 & su* z exce$ belief1 =asmu* z 9 ,pit-,coals lie? a mo/ great ,balsamick v]tue2 ,if ! depurat$ ,sulphur :i* we spake ( a=e be dissolv$ ) ?is ,oil1 & r$uc$ into a ,balsam1 ?\ %alt h a ,m$icam5t1 :i* may des]v$ly be /yl$ an ,univ]sal t]re/rial ,m9]al ,balsam1 & do? bo? z to inw>d & outw>d uses f> exce$ all o!r ,balsams3 ,& !re=e 'tis 9 my m9d to prep>e ?is ,balsam 9 great quantity1 = ! b5efit ( ,mank9d3 ,! mo/ notable ,v]tues !re( %\ld ,i describe1 ! v description w\ld am\nt to a p>ticul> ,treatise1 b t belongs n to ?is place1 b x suffice? me to h at ?is "t expla9$ ! mann] ( ! prep>ation4 ,i may haply 7if ,god please7 m l>gely tea* conc]n+ its ,v]tues1 ano!r "t1 z likewise ! ,v]tues ( ! re/ ( my ,m$ic9es4 99 99 99 99 99 ,& ?us w ,i put an end to ! ,?ird ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 9 :i* ,i h 79 my op9ion7 m5tion$ suffici5t en\gh2 & al?\gh x be b a small ,book to sight1 yet d great ?+s lie hidd5 "u x1 :i* "o among/ a ?\s& w sc>ce compreh5d4 ,b t ! well-m9d$ ,read] may und]/&1 :at reality !re is lies hidd5 9 ?is ,treatise1 ,i w "h tea* by way ( an ,app5dix "o ,process onely1 :]eby x %all evid5tly appe> h[ noble ! ,art ( ,purg+ ?+s by di/illation is4 ,?is op]ation is well en\gh kn[n 9 ! ,vegetables & ,animals1 viz4 t always f ! ?+ y di/ill1 ! pur] "p comes ov] fir/1 !n ! m vile "p1 b ! unpr(itable e>?9ess abides 9 ! bottom ) ! fix$ ,salt4 ,n[ 9 ,metals ?is ,process is n s well kn[n1 nor w x be s soon made publick & common1 nor inde$ is x exp$i5t1 = ?is _w is n wor?y ! k !re(4 ,b t ,i may satisfie my promise1 & %ew1 t ,metals may by di/illation be made ,spirits1 & purg$ 9 ! highe/ degree4 ,i w make use ( ?is foll[+ ,example3 ',tis kn[n to e "o1 t if any dry ?+ is to be di/ill$ by ! fire1 "s moi/ure mu/ be m+l$ !re)all1 :i* may attract to x self ! gross & heavy "p1 z y may see 9 ! common di/illation ( ,h]bs1 to :i* ,h]bs 7:5 dry7 ,wat] is add$1 ) :i* _! sav\r & v]tue di/ille? ov]3 ,& to e dry ?+ !re is requisite its prop] humidity1 :i* mu/ ( necessity h a ,communion or ,aff9ity ) ! dry1 if x be to br+ ov] ! dry ) x self4 ,n[ common ,wat] is able to c>ry ov] 79 di/ill+7 ! od\r & sav\r ( ,h]bs1 yea & ( ,salts1 b n ( h>d ,sulphure\s or ,m]curial ,m9]als1 mu* less ( ! fix$ ,metals4 ,b =asmu* z ,metals are ,homog5eal1 & _c be purg$ by any =ce ( ,fire1 nor sep>at$ f ! impure "p1 unless !y be dissolv$ by agreeable & conv5i5t ,m5/ruums1 & be r5d]$ apt by di/illation1 = always t :i* is br\ght into ,flores do? 7if r$uc$7 yield su* a ,metallick body z x at fir/ came f4 ,!nce arose an op9ion ( an impossibility ( sep>at+ ! pure "p f ! impure4 ,inde$ to ! blocki% & unskilfull all ?+s seem impossible1 & !re=e f !m is n to be lookt = any judg+ ( good secrets4 ,b to return to my purpose1 & %ew t a ,gold5 ,ess5ce may be di/ill$ & sep>at$ out ( ! crude ,metals by ,di/illations1 ,i w make use ( a common ,example4 ,dissolve 9 a ,common ,aq4 ,=tis1 made ! usual way ( ,nit] & ,vitriol1 "o ,ounce ( pure ,silv]2 :i* be+ :olly dissolv$ & r$uc$ into pure ,wat]1 p\r out ! ,solution g5tly into ano!r ,glass1 t s if haply any ,gold 7 mixt ) y\r ,silv] x might /ay beh9d1 & n be dissolv$1 or mix$ toge!r1 le/ ! ,exp]im5t prove fallaci\s4 ,!n "s common ,salt is to be dissolv$ 9 common ,wat]1 ! ,salt to be 9 weight equal to y\r ,silv]2 & ?is ,wat] is to be add$ to ! dissolv$ ,silv]1 & to be s long p\r$ out ( "o ,glass into ano!r untill x be well mixt1 !n let x settle1 & let ! pure ,wat] be p\r$ (f1 & a :ite ,p[d] ( ! ,silv] w rema91 :i* is aga9 to be mac]at$ ) pure ,wat] sev]al times1 untill ! ,calx ( ! ,silv] be fre$ f all ,saltness & ,corrosivity2 ,!n dry x1 & y %all h a :ite & t5d] ,p[d]1 & v fusile1 s t x w melt ev5 ) ! flame ( a ,c&le1 & is n unlike to a ,m]cury1 b may well be call$ ! ,m]cury ( ,lune1 b ! ,*ymi/s usually call x ! horn$ ,moon1 = be+ molt5 x resembles ! %ape ( an ,horn1 & ) ?is may be wond]full ?+s effect$ bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy2 b belongs n to ?is place to speak (1 & !re=e are to be b j h9t$4 ,& l z we h spok5 ( ,lune1 s likewise mu/ we proce$ ) ,saturn2 & he w also yield y a :ite ,volatile & fusile ,p[d]1 z easily melt+1 yea easi] ?an ! ,m]cury ( ,silv]1 & is des]v$ly call$ ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn4 ,^! two are will+ly associat$ to a ?ird1 viz4 to ,common ,m]cury1 & d fix him1 & s is t ,axiome ( ! ,philosoph]s fulfill$1 ,nature rejoyce? ) ,nature1 ,nature ov]comes ,nature1 ,nature reta9s ,nature4 ,f>!r1 ^! ,m]curies d admit ( di/illation & a sep>ation ( ! pure "p f ! impure1 no o!rwise ?an z do? a ,vegetable4 ,b ! way ( do+ ?is is n to be s ha/ily writt51 ,i sp5t a :ole ye> 9 se>*+ aft] x1 till ,i f\nd x1 & s let ano!r seek2 & if ,god grants x him1 he may enjoy x2 ,& if ,god v\*safe? him s mu*1 he w also give him ! k h[ to use x3 ,if ! ,m]cury1 :i* 9 x self is :ite1 volatile & fusile1 is r5d]$ m :ite by di/illation2 'tis also a necess>y consequ5ce t x w become likewise m volatile1 m fusile1 & m pure3 b ( ?is en\gh4 ,b to come yet ne>] to ! matt]1 & to %ew t ,metals may be s sep>at$ by di/illation z to become gold51 take ?is ,example3 ,take two ,ounces ( ! a=esaid horny ,lune1 & r$uce x into ,corporeal or pliable ,silv]1 & sep>ate x by a ,cupel1 = !n ?\ art assur$ t no o!r ?+ is 9 x b ,silv]3 ,dissolve ?is ,cupellat$ ,silv] aga9 9 common ,aq4 ,=tis1 & x w leave a good "p ( ,gold5 ,calx4 ,n[ x may be dem&$1 :5ce comes ?is ,gold5 ,calx8 ,comes x f ! ,silv]1 or ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 or f ! ,salt-wat]1 all :i* ?ree 7 9 use 9 ! precipitation8 ,i answ]1 t ! ,_s ( ,nit] br\ght ov] ) x self1 9 ! di/illation1 a c]ta9 ,gold5i%ness f ! ,iron & ,copp] :i* 7 9 ! ,vitriol1 & t 9 ! =m ( a ,_s1 & assum$ its ,body f ! ,lune4 ,n[ if any o!r ,body concludes x to be o!rwise1 viz4 t ! a=esaid ,gold comes f ! ,lune onely1 & n f ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 ,i d b ask him ?is ,qu]y1 ,:y ! v same sort ( ,silv]1 be+ dissolv$ & precipitat$ out ( ! ,aq4 ,=tis ) ,salt ( ,t>t>1 or by ,copp] ,plates1 be n equally z gold5 z ?is is :i* is precipitat$ ) ,salt-wat]8 ,b "s may yet urge f>!r1 t ?is ,gold proce$s onely f ! ,salt ) :i* ! ,silv] is precipitat$1 & n f ! ,aq4 ,=tis or ,silv]1 because ! ,silv] be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 ,=tis1 & precipat$ ) ,brass ,plates1 or ! ,liquor ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 yields no ,gold2 b t onely gives ,gold :i* is precipitat$ ) ,salt-wat]4 ,to answ] ?is ,objection1 & cle>ly to demon/rate t ?is ,gold owes its ,orig9al to !m bo?1 viz4 ! ,t9cture to ! ,aq4 ,=tis1 b ! ,body to ! ,silv]1 & n to ! common ,salt1 7= ?\gh !re lies hidd5 9 all common ,salt a c]ta9 ,gold5 p[]1 :i* may be !nce drawn by ,art1 yet t is n to be done ?is k9d ( way1 b by ano!r1 :i* we m5tion 9 our ,book call$ ! ,consolation ( ,sail\rs7 ,i d c]ta9ly "k1 t ?is ,gold proce$+ f ! precipitat$ ,silv]1 do? arise f ! ,vitriol & ,silv] onely1 & n f ! ,salt3 ,& ?is may be cle>ly obs]v$ ?us2 ,if y add to ! ,vitriol & ,nit] a ,v]digrease prep>$ ) ,sulphur & ,salt1 ! ,aq4 ,=tis w be twice m ,gold5 ?an if 'tw]e made ( onely ,vitriol2 ! reason is ?is1 because ! ,iron & ! ,copp] are fix$ 9 ! ,vitriol1 & d n easily yield ,gold2 b if ! ,copp] be fir/ r$uc$ ) ,salt & ,sulphur into a ,volatile ,calx1 & be add$ to ! ,vitriol & ,nit]1 !n is ?is k9d ( ,lab\r done to pr(it1 else n3 ,?is :i* ,i write is onely to demon/rate ! possibility4 ,& %\ld y add to ! ,vitriol & ,nit]1 or to ,allum & ,nit]1 o!r ,species conta9+ ,volatile ,gold1 z ,calam9>is1 ,z9ck1 & su* l1 ! ,wat] w be r5d]$ s mu* ! m ,gold53 ,b if y add to ! ,nit] & ,vitriol su* ,species z conta9 9 !m ,volatile ,silv]1 su* z are ,cobolt1 ,bismu?1 ,ars5ick !n ! ,aq4 ,=tis is r5d]$ m ,silv]y1 & makes "p ( ! ,copp] 9 ! ,solution purely ,silv]y1 l z ! ,gold5i% wat] :5 'tis 9 ! ,solution makes "p ( ! ,silv] ,gold54 ,by :i* x is demon/rat$1 t crude ,metals are depurat$ by di/illation1 & may be made ,volatile1 & t by t means ( ,solution1 ,corporal ,gold & ,silv] may be precipitat$ out ( ! ,metals1 accord+ z ! ,dissolv5t is prep>$ out ( ,gold5 or ,silv]y ,subjects4 ,?is ,example ,i acc\nt suffici5t to evid5ce1 t ! crude ,metals may be purg$ by ,di/illation s z to become gold54 ,if !n x be s ) ! crude & impure ,metals1 :at !n may be done ) ! pure ones if !y be made by ,di/illation1 yet m pure2 )\t all "q a mo/ excell5t m$ic9e might be f !nce prep>$1 & f> to be pref]r$ to ,gold or ,silv]4 ,?is disc\rse d ,i "h make use ( to ! int5t t x may be se51 t ev5 fixt metals be+ aft] a due mann] op5$ & made volatile1 are capable ( s5d+ out _! be/ "p1 & ( be+ sep>at$ by ,di/illation f ! m crude "p4 ,b ?is ,treatise app]ta9s n to ,al*ymy b to ,m$ic9e1 & yet ,i ?\ght good to induce ?is argum5t1 viz4 7t out ( crude ,vitriol1 may a volatile ,gold be drawn by ,di/illation & be incorporat$ ) ,gold & ,silv]7 to ?is end t all m5 might "k ( a c]ta9ty1 h[ mu* good may be done 9 metals by ,di/illation1 & :at a pure sub/ance may be !nce drawn4 ,nor do? ,basil ,val5t9e t ,g]man ,philosoph]1 d\bt expresly to write t ! ,philosoph]s ,/one is full z easie1 yea easi] to be prep>$ out ( ,vitriol ?an ,gold4 ,if !re=e ! highe/ univ]sal m$ic9e bo? = man & metals may be prep>$ out ( common ,vitriol1 :y may n ! same be possible to be done out ( ! pur] metals if !y 7 r$uc$ into ,vitriol1 & s z to admit ( ,di/illation1 :]eby ! pure may be sep>at$ f ! impure4 ,if n[ ! common ,vitriol ( ,copp] & ,iron1 d 9 ,di/illation yield volatile ,gold1 :y %\ld n ! ,vitriol ( ,lune d x mu* m & yield x nobl]1 z be+ inde$ ! true & onely metallick ,vitriol ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* ,basilius appo9ts to be tak5 = 8 ,"w1 & do? truely des]ve ! "n ( ,vitriol4 ,= if y w\ld h y\r common ,vitriol t+e1 y mu/ add ,galls !reto1 b ?is ,vitriol do? truely black5 all ?+s )\t ,galls4 ,b y mu/ n imag9e t ,i d "h int5d su* a ,vitriol ( ,lune1 z is by solution 79 ,aq4 ,=tis r$uc$ into a :ite ,cry/al1 or su* z is precipitat$ by ! wat] ( ,salt out ( ! ,solution 79 ,aq4 ,=tis7 no su* matt]8 ,= ?is resembles n ,vitriol1 because x may be aga9 r$uc$ 7into ,silv]47 ,b ! true ,vitriol ( ! ,philosoph]s is prep>$ out ( ,lune )\t ,aq4 ,=tis or su* l ,corrosives1 & is n r$uceable 9 ! /ronge/ ,fire1 b rema9s a ,vitriol1 t+e? ! ,tonge1 is a/r+5t1 & yields a gold5 ,wat]1 :i* dissolve? ,gold & fixe? x !re)4 ,su* a ,vitriol w we make use ( 9 m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 & leave ! common ,vitriol = ! ,dy]s4 ,! ,anci5ts call$ _! ,salt ,vitriol1 on ?is acc\nt1 because t x did z to its ext]nal ,figure resemble ,vitriol1 b ?\gh !y s call$ x1 yet !y took n ! common ,vitriol1 :i* e wise man may be easily p]swad$ to believe4 ,s !n let ! ,lune be ! ,e>?1 ,gold ! ,se$1 & ,m]cury ! 7,wat]1 b n ! common ,m]cury7 ) :i* x is to be wat]$1 & let ! re/ be committ$ to ,god & ,art4 ,?us f> h ,i decl>$ to y my op9ion1 let e man foll[ 8 own4 ,b ?us is confirm$ ! ass]tion ( t excell5t ,philosoph] ,basil ,val5t9e1 :o affirms1 t ev5 out ( common ,vitriol may be extract$ a c]ta9 gold5i%ness2 h[ mu* m cr$ible !n is x1 t a ,vitriol prep>$ out ( ! m pure metals may yield a bett] gold5ness4 ,e "o may believe :at ,i "h write = ,i h (t times tri$ x1 b yet ,i h receiv$ m ,gold sometimes ?an at o!r "s accord+ z ,i ord]$ my process1 & r$uc$ my precipitat$ ,silv]2 = y are to "k1 t su* a k9d ( ,silv] z is precipitat$ out ( ,aq4 ,=tis1 by ! ,wat] ( ,salt is :olly volatile1 nor melte? x l to a ,calx ( ,lune1 b goes away p>tly 9 fume1 & "p is r$uc$ into an horny ,/one1 & yet by a peculi> ,di/illation do? all come ov]1 b en\gh ( ?is4 ,h]eupon is ,salt ( ,t>t> to be add$ to ?is volatile ,calx1 le/ be+ molt5 x vani%e? away 9 fume1 = ,borax do? n prev5t x4 ,b x melte? bett] if x be help by t notable flux+ ,p[d]1 made ( ,nit]1 ,t>t]1 & ,sulphur1 & x be k9dl$ by a little ,coal & burnt up1 b !n all ! ,silv] do? n melt1 b "p ( x goes away 9 fume4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y cat* ?is fume :i* is a ?+ easily done1 x resembles ! =m ( a r$ ,p[d]1 & w abundantly recomp5ce y\r pa9s1 nor may t say+ ( ,p>acelsus be unfitly appli$ h]eunto1 viz4 to corrupt is totally to p]fect1 because ^! ,flores ( ,silv] are n lo/1 b are ( a great] price ?an ! ,silv] 04 ,he t well kn[s ?is lab\r 7= inde$ exp]i5ce is ! be/ ma/]7 w n lab\r 9 va94 ,& if he le>ns no?+ f ?is little "h-taught1 nei!r w he f9d out ought f a great]4 ,= ,i h 9 ^! few words reveal$ mu*1 yea haply m ?an ,i ought to h done4 ,all :i* we d 9 ! fir/ & *iefe/ place attribute to ,god1 next him to ,nit]1 :i* r5d]s ,metals s fluxible4 ,f h5ce may ! well m9d$ ,read] p]cieve t !re is 9 ,nit]1 n onely a p[] to fix all volatile ,m9]als & ,metals 7( :i* ,i h treat$ 9 my second "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many7 b also ( mak+ !m :olly volatile1 s t !y may be di/ill$ & purg$1 z is suffici5tly evid5t 9 ! a=ego+ example3 ,besides1 !re is ano!r way ( mak+ ,metals volatile1 z well z by ,nit]1 b s z t !y be n :olly dissolv$1 b are by a moi/ nitr\s ,fire r$uc$ s f> z to reta9 ! =m :i* !y put ^u !mselves 9 ! said moi/ ,fire1 & yet !y become s volatile1 z to suff] !mselves to be :olly di/ill$ & sublim$1 & w 9 ! ,proba give ,gold1 ! :i* ! gradatory ,wat] ha? made 9 !m4 ,b ( ^! ?+s m at l>ge 9 ! f\r? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many3 ,?us ) :at ha? be5 said1 w ,i f9i% ! ?ird "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 ,! ,end ( ! ,?ird ,"p4 ,,! ,,f\r? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,treat+ ( ! f\r pr9cipal ,pill>s ( ,m$ic9e1 viz4 ,sulphur1 ,vitriol1 ,antimony1 & ,m]cury1 b *iefly ( ! great h>mony betwe5 ! ,sup]i\r ,elem5t>y ,sun & ,moon1 & ! ,inf]i\r & ,t]re/rial ,gold & ,silv]1 & ! magnetick way ( attract+ ! ,virtues ( ,sol & ,lune by ! ,air1 & ( r5dr+ !m palpable & visible4 ,,read]1 ,aft] t ,i _h int5d$ to publi% 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( ?is my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 "s s+ul> & excell5t ,m$ic9es1 & su* z might mu* exce$ all o!rs1 & s mu/ consequ5tly be prep>$ ( *oice & excell5t subjects & matt]s2 ,i acc\nt$ x my task 9 ! fir/ place to %ew y out ( :at subjects su* efficaci\s ,m$ic9es may be drawn & extract$1 viz4 out ( ,gold1 ,w9e1 & ,antimony1 z likewise out ( ,vitriol & ,m]cury1 b n ! vulg> ,m]cury4 ,n[ al?\gh mo/ ,m5 are bl9d$ ) a ?ick d>kness1 b pr9cipally ^? t prosecute ! tru? ) a deadly hatr$1 & d prate mu*1 & by reason ( _! bl9dness & ignorance d affirm1 t ,gold be+ a ?ick & compact body is n at all fit to admit ( su* a prep>ation z !reby to display its mo/ efficaci\s virtues 9 ,man's ,body3 ,& z = ,antimony & ,m]cury1 t !y are mo/ pres5t ,poisons1 & c't s]ve z ,m$ic9es )\t great dang]2 b z = ,w9e1 t x is inde$ fit to be drunk1 b is ( no validity 9 ,m$ic9e1 n kn[+ h[ to imploy x ab\t any ,m$ic9al use1 b are r ready & skilfull ,arti/s at swall[+ x d[n 9 full draughts2 h[ev] ?\gh !y ?us *at yet ^! objections are frivol\s1 & d proce$ f _! ignorance :i* is wrapp$ ab\t ) mo/ ?ick ,cl\ds1 & :i* ,i refute by ?is brief & /rong ,reply4 ,b ,i d n at all d5y1 t ,gold r$uc$ ev5 to ! smalle/ ,p[d]1 & s made use ( 7z 'twas wont ( old to be by ! ,anci5t1 yea & latt] ,gal5i/s1 & is ev5 too at ?is day7 by mix+ x ) su* ,m$ic9es z are = ! com=t+ & /r5g?n+ ! ,he>t & ,vitals ( ,m51 _c contribute s mu* z ! lea/ ,iota to ! heal? & pres]vation ( ! body ( ,man3 ,& s ,i say ( ,antimony & ,m]cury1 t !y are n at all salutif]\s to ,man's ,body1 b contr>iwise are deadly & de/ructive ,m$icam5ts1 untill 7by a due prep>ation7 !y are depriv$ ( all _! ,v55osity1 & !reby r5dr$ fit to be safely made use (4 ,s ,w9e x self be+ tak5 p] se z x is1 is a re/or+ & refre%+ ,dr9k = ,man1 provid$ x be mod]ately us$3 ,b contr>ily is a caus] ( _m ,diseases if x be frequ5tly & 9 l>ge quantities swall[$ 91 & do? op]ate 9 ,man's ,body m hurt ?an good1 ?is daily exp]i5ce do? suffici5tly te/ifie1 & r5d]s x evid5t1 t be+ s immod]ately tak51 x fills all ! ,memb]s ( ! :ole ,body ) ,t>t>1 & makes ob/ructions & /irs up intol]able ,pa9s1 & pr9cipally 9 ! ,bladd]1 ,re9s1 & o!r p>ts ( ! ,body1 viz4 if coagulat$ 9 ! ,h&s1 ,knees1 & ,feet1 :]eupon x do? n easily suff] x self to be ext]m9at$1 unless by su* ,arti/s z well "k ! prop]ties & nature ( ,t>t>1 b ( su* ,m5 !re is at ?is day a great sc>city1 & !re=e t prov]bial ,v]se /ill takes place4 ,solv]e ,nodosam ,nescit ,m$ic9a ,podagram4 ,! ,art ( ,physick c't root out 7,?y dire ,disease7 ! ,knotty ,g\t4 ,b he :o is s well skill$ z to sep>ate ! fi]y1 p5etrative1 :olsome1 & true ,m$ic9al ,_s ( ,w9e2 ,yea its true ,balsam f its ,fces1 he w easily expel out ( ! ,body ( ,man all t>t>\s impurities & defilem5ts1 & w p]=m ?+s wond]full 9 ! ,/one & ,g\t4 ,b n[ =asmu* z ! educ+ s :olsome a ,m$ic9e out ( gross crude ,t>t> is kn[n b to a v few1 no wond] t !re ha? be5 s little or r no?+ at all p]=m$ by ,physicians 9 su* l mo/ griev\s t>t>\s ,diseases t h gott5 deep root+ 9 ! ,body ( ,man4 ,b ! way h[ y may be r5dr$ ,possessors ( su* a ,_s ( ,w9e %all be spok5 ( aft]w>ds4 ,yet ,i w\ld n t anyone %\ld p]swade himself t my mean+ & int5tion 9 ?is place is ab\t ! common ,_s ( ,w9e1 or ei!r t :i* is gott5 out ( ,t>t> by ! usual kn[n way ( ,di/illation4 ,no1 !re's a va/ diff]5ce betwixt t ,_s :i* ,i "h make m5tion ( & ! o!r4 ,= 9 ?is ,_s ! crude ,t>t> is fir/ to be wa%$ by common ,wat] f all its ,defilem5ts1 & t )\t ! addition ( any o!r ?+s1 s z to %9e l ,sn[1 !n to be aft]w>ds made black by putrefaction1 & out ( t blackness ! said ,balsam is to be drawn (f1 ( :i* we %all h]eaft] make a m ample ,decl>ation4 ,?is n[ is t ,_s :i* do? ,anatomically resolve ! compact$ ,body ( ,gold1 & conv]te? ! v5em\sness ( ,antimony into a :olsome ,m$ic9e1 & do? p]=m ?+s wond]full 9 all t>t>\s ,diseases4 ',tis ! true ,w9e ( ,heal?1 & ! v ,aq4 ,vit ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & ha? a great famili>ity ) ,gold & ,man1 & may be excell5tly comp>$ ) ! coagulat$ sol> beams4 ,!re=e z x is evid5tly kn[n to e body1 t ,gold & ,w9e are advanc$ on to maturity1 by ! heat ( ! ,sun1 & t ,m5 d notably love & desire bo? ( !m4 ,s may any "o conjecture :at ,gold & ,w9e w\ld d if a ,man c\ld b h !m r$uc$ to a spiritual ess5ce4 ,h5ce n[ x seems necess>y unto me1 t be=e ,i pass on to ! prep>ation ( ! said ,m$ic9e1 ,i d 9 a few words describe ! h>monial love t is betwe5 ! sup]i\r & inf]i\r ,sun & ,man1 t s x may appe>1 :at a bond or tie ( love & necessity !re is betwixt ^! ?ree mo/ noble ,creatures ( ,god1 to "o ano!r4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,( ! ,h>mony & ,agreeabl5ess betwe5 ! ,sup]ior ,elem5t>y1 & ,inf]i\r ,e>?ly ,sun1 ) ,w9e & ,man4 ',tis well kn[n ev5 to ! bl9d ,bay>ds & ,b>b>s1 t ! ,sun 9 ! heav5ly ,firmam5t1 is ! mo/ noble & mo/ em95t ,creature ,god made4 ,= x is t onely light :i* makes all ! ,/>s p>tak]s ( its ,spl5d\r1 ,light & ,brightness4 ',tis also ! onely ,f\nta9 & z x 7 ,fa!r ( all ! ,creatures1 because if !y are depriv$ ( x1 !y are 9 ! d>k & die3 ,nay ev5 man himself _c live )\t ! help ( ! ,sun1 & all ?+s w\ld p]i%1 %\ld ! ,sun be b "o mom5t )drawn f !m4 ,= all ?+s t are d receive _! ,life & ,augm5tation f ! ,sun2 & he 0 7accord+ to ,moses 8 ,doctr9e7 ! fir/ & *iefe/ t did proce$ =? by ,god's creat+1 & w d\btless be ! la/ :5 all ?+s %all be dissolv$1 & pass into a bett] ,/ate at ! f9al ,de/ruction ( ?is worldly ,fabrick4 ,! ,sun supplies ! place ( a he>t 9 ! wond]full ,/ructure ( ! ,macrocosm3 ,& 9 l mann] ! he>t x self 9 man's ,body is aptly comp>$ to ! ,sun1 z be+ ! fir/ liv]1 & la/ di] 9 ! humane ,fabrick2 & ?is is kn[n to e body4 ,& !re=e among/ all ! ,creatures indu$ ) life & motion1 man do? 9 nobility & magnific5ce excel !m all1 z hav+ gott5 8 body f ! e>?1 8 ,_s & ,life f ! ,sun1 & 8 ,s\l f ,god4 ,b z to ! ins5sible ,creatures ! highe/ ,degree ( ,nobl5ess is attribut$ unto ,gold1 ! :i* is likewise g5]at$ by ! ,sun4 ,^! ?ree admirable ,creatures1 viz4 ! ,sun1 ,man1 & ,gold are c\pl$ ) a bond ( wond]full ,necessity & ,fri5d%ip1 & are conjo9$ by ! in/9ct ( ,nature h] self4 ,m5 d desire ! ,light ( ! ,sun1 z also its heat 9 a d>k & cold ,season1 = !ncefrom proce$s all life1 & all ! encrease ( life1 because ! ,suns beams d p]=m ! (fice ( ! univ]sal ,_s1 & ,life 9 ! ,cons]vation ( ! ,life ( ,man4 ,b n[ z t\*+ ,gold1 m5 d p>take ( t 9 a p>ticul> way onely1 & "o man is usually /or$ ) a bigg] ,portion1 ano!r ) a less]1 n by ! in/9ct ( nature1 = %e be/[e? x on u onely = our use1 b by reason ( ! abusive malice1 av>ice & ! unsatiable ,covet\sness ( m52 b yet ?is way is n ! "r mann] ( lov+ ,gold1 nor g5u9e1 b false & (t times v haz>d\s4 ,we %\ld r love x because ( its wond]full ,v]tues :i* x possesse?1 hidd5 9 its body1 & may af=d a mo/ notable ,com=t to man's sickness & infirmities4 ,v]ily ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s 7 n ignorant ( ! incr$ible ,v]tues1 :i* ! ,gold hides 9 x self1 x be+ truely no o!r ?+ ?an a body consi/+ & compact$ ( ! coagulat$ & fix$ ,beams ( ! ,sun1 & ?is 0 well kn[n to ^? m5 :o 7 mo/ skilfull 9 ! nature ( all ?+s4 ,see+ !n t ! ,sun's beams be+ z yet unfix$ c be/[ on all ?+s life & encrease1 :y may n ! same be accompli%$ by !m :5 fix$1 & made con/ant1 if s be !y be r5dr$ spiritual1 & !reby be capable ( display+ _! ,v]tues 9 a visible & palpable efficacy1 :i* ?+ !y c\ld n d if !y reta9 _! corporal ,coagulation1 nor c display _! occult ,v]tues4 ,_m m5 h indu/ri\sly attempt$ ) great ,lab\r1 artificially to op5 ,gold1 & to r$uce x to a spiritual ,nature1 & to r5d] x liv+ & efficaci\s1 b few !re h be5 t h be5 ,ma/]s ( _! desires1 b su* z at l5g? _h !reto atta9$1 did p]=m ?+s wond]full 9 ! sicknesses ( mank9d1 & ?is is witness$ by _m mo/ true ,hi/ories1 z = in/ance1 by ! ,turba ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & by ! ,!atrum ,*ymicum4 ,! :i* ,books d inde$ describe su* a notable secret1 b s obscurely & intricately1 z t no body c !refrom le>n its prep>ation1 unless ,god reveals x to !m1 or x be manife/$ by "s good fri5d or o!r t kn[s ! ,art4 ',tis no wond] t among/ _m ?\s&s ( ,se>*]s1 s v few d arrive to ! k ( ! same4 ,= ,god ha? b>r$ up ?is s great a secret ) su* firm bolts1 t all wick$ & malici\s m5 are easily exclud$ f ! k ( f9d+ x out4 ,v]ily ,i mu/ ne$s say 7b ,i boa/ n ( x7 t ,i see by :at means ^? bonds are to be loos$1 & t preci\s ,pe>l may by removal ( ^? bolts be tak5 =?4 ,b yet ,i pr(ess n my self to be a p]fect & absolute ,ma/]1 & su* an "o z p]fectly kn[s its prep>ation1 & w\ld make x publick by describ+ x4 ,no6 ! ,crumbs s]ves my turn1 & ! ,fragm5ts ( ! ,bread1 ) :i* hung] may be allay$ z well z ) ! ,bread x self4 ,i h ,i confess ta/$ some:at ( ! ,crumbs ( :at p]ta9s to s wor?y a ,m$icam5t1 & ) :at great ,v]tues !y ab\nd4 ,& su* ?+s z my exp]i5ce h adm9i/r$ unto me ,i h "h purpos$ to reveal !m1 = ! com=t & sake ( my ,neighb\r1 z f> z ! "t & occasion w p]mit2 b yet ) ?is ,salvo1 t ,i ca/ n ,pe>l be=e ,sw9e1 & s incur ! ,philosoph]s ,curse4 ,to :omsoev] ! ?+s t ,i speak %all be m obscure1 let him wre/le e>ne/ly by 8 ,pray]s to ,god = light1 & refra9 f tr\bl+ me ) multiplicity ( entreaties1 = ,i h firmly resolv$ ) my self n to reveal = ! "t to come m ?an :at ,i h op5$ 9 ! pres5t description4 ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,( ,gold1 & ! ,comp>ison betwixt x :5 liv+1 & :5 dead4 ,x is s well kn[n z t no?+ c be m kn[n1 t ,gold be+ s compact & corporeal & )\t any op5+1 do? n :5 us$ inw>dly to man's ,body emit any ,v]tues at all4 ,i w in/ance 9 "o ,example ( ,m]cury2 ,?is be+ liv+ & unbrok5 & undissolv$1 do? n1 ?\gh us$ inw>dly 9 a great weight1 br+ any hurt1 b passe? out aga9 z 'twas be=e tak5 9 )\t any alt]ation ( ! ,body4 ,b if x be sublim$ ) ,salt1 or %all be dissolv$ by "s o!r corrosive ,wat]1 & be adm9i/r$ to a man to dr9k ! quantity ( #a1 #b1 or #c ,gra9s x w %rewdly haz>d 8 ,life1 because ! ,salts h made its hidd5 lurk+ ,poyson manife/4 ,?us /&s ! case ) ,gold1 :i* _c %ew =? its hidd5 =ce & v]tues z long z x rema9s b\nd & ti$ ) ! fett]s ( its own compaction1 b 7on ! o!r h&7 displays !m1 assoon z ev] x %all be releas$ f its bonds1 be vivifi$ by ,salts1 & r5dr$ efficaci\s4 ,y see 9 a black ,coal1 :iles x is n fir$1 !re is n any heat at all p]ceiv$1 b be+ k9dl$1 & be+ by ! ,air r5dr$ liv+1 x discov]s ! fire & heat be+ !re9 hidd51 ! :i* y may likewise consid] ( conc]n+ ,gold4 ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ,gold1 & its ,dissolution into mo/ t5d] ,atoms apt = vivification & pr(itable application to ,m$ic9al use4 ,gold do? n by any way m easily admit ( be+ turn$ into mo/ t5d] & mo/ subtil ,attomes ?an by ?is foll[+4 ,dissolve pure ,gold 9 ,aq4 ,regia1 & be+ dissolv$ p\r !reto z mu* ( ! ,wat] ( ,t>t> z is suffici5t3 ,s ! cle> ,gold1 & clo!d too ) a gold5 ,col\r1 w precipitate x self to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 nor w x be a d>ki% ,p[d]1 z 'tis wont to be if precipitat$ by ,lixiviums or by ! ,_s ( ,ur9e3 ,b x is light & t5d]1 & %ews 9 brightness l little gold5 ,/>s1 yea becomes s v t5d] & subtil1 t x swims z 'tw]e 9 ! ,wat] & settles to ! bottom exce$+ leasurely1 & is !reby s mu* wor?i] ?an all o!r ,calxes ( ,gold h[ subtil soev] !y be1 t !y may be accompt$ ( 7if comp>$ ) ?is7 b onely z a gross ,e>?2 :]eas ^! %9+ gold5 little ,/>s are made s t5d] & s subtil1 z t !y may easily discov] & demon/rate _! ,v]tues 9 m$ic9al use v notably1 by ! help ( o!r ?+s1 & by be+ dissolv$ sundry ways4 ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,by :at means ?is mo/ pure ,calx ( ,gold is to be f>!r op5$1 :]eby x may be inv]t$1 made volatile1 & r5dr$ l to a ,vegetable4 ,?is t5d] ,sol or ,calx may be br\ght to su* a pass1 )\t any corrosive 9 #bd h\rs space1 z t x %all n rema9 a fix$ metall9e ,body1 b become :olly volatile z x 0 at its beg9n+4 ,n[ ?is is effect$ by ! help ( ! ,salt ( ,nature onely1 :i* is to be f\nd e :]e1 & may be gott5 by ! poor z well z by ! ri*4 ,yea s easie z t x is sc>ce cr$ible1 %\ld x be manife/$ op5ly & cle>ly1 & :i* ^? ,bre?r5 ( ignorance & pr\d ,c\rt-l ,flatt]]s w\ld ent]ta9 ) scorn & d]ision1 & accompt ! tru? x self to be a lie1 z ha? be5 (t times done hi!rto4 ',tis bett] !re=e to pass ov] su* ?+s 9 sil5ce1 ?an by b5efitt+ o!rs to injure ones self4 ,= su* ,arcana's are to be wrapt up 9 sil5ce1 & n to be ca/ be=e su* ,hogs4 ,b yet to ! ,adept %all be reveal$ su* ?+s 9 ! end ( ?is writ+ or treatise1 z !y h be5 hi!rto ignorant (4 ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,qury1 ,:e!r or no ^! mo/ subtil ,atoms ( ,gold are capable ( p]=m+ any ?+ 9 ,m$ic9e1 & ( display+ _! hidd5 ,v]tues l ,vegetables1 )\t any o!r unlock+ ( !m4 ,= answ]1 ,i say no4 ,= ! ,/oma* is too weak to dissolve & get !nce t efficacy z x do? f ,vegetables1 ?\gh x be ?us r$uc$ 9 a mo/ t5d] & subtile sub/ance4 ,9 va9 !re=e is x adm9i/r$ to ! sick1 because x passe? out aga9 ) ! ,excrem5ts s z 'twas tak5 91 & t )\t any rem>kable efficacy4 ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,qury1 ,:e!r or no ! ,/oma* may n be s help'd z t x may be able to dissolve & consume ,gold z well z ,iron & ,copp]4 ,= answ] ,i say1 yes4 ,& =asmu* z ! mo/ ?9 fil+s ( ,iron & ,copp]1 be+ giv5 any "o to dr9k1 are dige/$ & consum$ by ! natural acidity ( ! ,/oma*1 or are by dissolution !re turn$ into ,vitriol1 :i* 7said ,vitriol7 do? vehem5tly /ir up ! ,body by ,vomit1 & by ,/ool 7accord+ to ! quantity ( ! exhibit$ ,metals7 & kille? ! ,worms bo? 9 old & "y folks1 & ca/e? !m =?1 & col\re? ! v ,excrem5ts z black z a ,coal2 h]eby evid5tly demon/rat+1 t be+ dissolv$ & consum$ by ! ,/oma*1 x ha? br\ght out1 toge!r ) x self2 ! sla9 ,worms2 ,any body may easily conjecture t ! ,acidity ( ! ,/oma* 0 suffici5tly /rong to set ^u ! two a=esaid ,metals1 be+ ( a ,salt nature1 & ( an easie ,solution1 & to r$uce !m s f> z to cause !m to display _! hidd5 ,v]tues4 ,b n[ ! ,/oma* is n endu$ ) s /rong an ,acidity1 z to be able to set ^u & dissolve ,gold & ,silv]1 be+ ,metals z 'tw]e void ( ,salt1 & admitt+ no ,solution !re4 ,h]eupon x usually happ5s1 t !y be+ us$ inw>dly 9 ,m$ic9e1 d come away ) ! ,excrem5ts 9 su* =m z !y 7 adm9i/r$ 94 ,!nce d ! unskilfull conclude 7b falsly7 t !re are no ,v]tues 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 because t be+ br\ght into a mo/ subtile ,p[d]1 & adm9i/r$ to ! sick1 !y are not)/&+ de/itute ( any k9d ( ,v]tues4 ,! reason :y !y d n op]ate at all is1 because ! ,acidity ( ! ,/oma* is n suffici5t en\gh to "w ^u !m1 & to /ir !m up to op]ation4 ,b be+ dissolv$ by ,acid ,spirits1 viz4 ! ,gold by ,_s ( ,salt1 & ! ,silv] by ,_s ( ,nit]1 !y doe evid5tly %ew _! ,v]tues 9 ,m$ic9e1 be+ inw>dly tak51 & d purge ! ,body no less ?an ,copp] & ,iron doe1 & d )all col\r ! ,excrem5ts black1 & kill ! ,worms bo? 9 old & "y3 ,nei!r inde$ w any f9d a m pres5t rem$y = kill+ ! ,worms1 :i* d (ttimes de/roy _m ,infants & ,*ildr5 de/itute ( any k9d ( help1 ?an ! ,vitriol ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ab\t :i* %all be writt5 a peculi> ,*apt] anon4 ,b =asmu* z ! dissolv$ ,metals1 b especially ,gold & ,silv]1 d by _! ungratefull sav\r (f5d ! ,palate1 & dye ! ,tongue & ,lips ( a black ,col\r2 ,m5 d abhor to use !m1 al?\gh !y might be v helpfull 9 ,m$ic9e3 ,b h[ev] ^! discommodities may be prev5t$1 by r5dr+ ! said ,metals acceptable to ! ,palate1 & s ord]+ !m z t !y %all no m ,col\r ! ,lips1 b evid5tly %ew =? _! ,v]tues1 & p]=m great matt]s 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,?is n[ may be done div]s ways1 "s :]e( %all be "h describ$ & decl>$4 ,,*ap4 ,,vii4 ,by :at means ,gold may be br\ght to su* a pass z t 7be+ inw>dly made use ( 9 ,m$ic9e7 x may display its virtues & be /irr$ up to op]ation by a guid] 7or lead+ ,c>d z 'tw]e7 add$ !reunto4 ,gold be+ r$uc$ by ! way n[ spok5 ( into mo/ t5d] 7,atoms1 may be /irr$ up div]s ways1 s z t be+ inw>dly adm9i/r$1 x may manife/ its virtues & t notably & efficaci\sly4 ,z fir/ :5 su* ,salts are !reunto add$ z d corroborate ! ,/oma*1 & augm5t its acidity1 s z to make x /rong en\gh to "w ^u ! t5d] ,gold & dissolve x1 & to turn x into ,vitriol 9 ! ,/oma*1 9 :i* case my ,sal ,mirabilis is v excell5t1 b yet o!r ,salts are n to be despis$1 to ea* ( :i* ,i give ! hon\r due unto !m4 ,!n f>!r1 ! same may be done :5 su* ,m9]al ,species are add$ to ! said ,gold5 ,calx z d by _! natural propriety expell by ,sweat & ,ur9e3 ,= a ,m9]al ,m$ic9e1 z soon z ev] x beg9s its op]ation 9 ! ,body1 :e!r by ,sweat or by expulsion by ,ur9e1 do? also /ir up ! ,gold to op]ate1 s t x works too aft] ! same mann] z ! ,m$icam5t adjoyn$ to x is wont to op]ate1 j z 'tis usually wont to be 9 "s k9d ( ,frat]nity or ,consort%ip2 ,if "o beg9s to s+1 to dance1 to be enam\r$ ) a ,virg91 to brawl1 or to play1 he pres5tly /irs up o!rs to d ! same1 :o w\ld o!rwise h abode /ill4 ,n[ z to ! ,m9]als1 among/ ! _m incit]s !re1 ,antimony obta9e? ! fir/ place1 & do? /ir up to op]ate ) himself any su* ?+s z are !reunto adjo9$1 :e!r !y be ,gold or ,silv]1 yea ?\gh !y be dead4 ,& s a ,m9]al be+ purgative1 or ,diuretick1 be+ mixt ) ,gold1 do? p]=m its op]ation mu* m safely & efficaci\sly ?an if x 7 alone & us$ p] se1 inw>dly1 )\t any addition ( ,gold !reunto4 ,= ! t5d] ,gold is /irr$ up & driv5 z 'tw]e to ,coop]ate toge!r ) ! op]ation ( ! ,m9]al ,m$icam5t1 :i* o!rwise1 & )\t su* an impulsion & incitem5t w\ld h rema9$ z dead1 & void ( any k9d ( op]ation1 & s pass$ =? toge!r ) ! ,excrem5ts4 ,,*ap4 ,,viii4 ,a bett] way ( mak+ ,gold & ,silv] liv+ & efficaci\s4 ,gold & ,silv] may be made liv+ & efficaci\s aft] ano!r & bett] way & mann]1 ?us4 ,if !y be dissolv$ 9 suitable ,wat]s1 & made ,spiritual1 & s us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 = !y are by ?is means fitt$ to op]ate & display _! ,v]tues aft] _! mann]1 & accord+ to _! prep>ation4 ,! mann] ( mak+ su* well op5$ & unlock$ ,gold5 ,wat]1 ,i taught "s ye>s s9ce1 & publi%$ x "u ! title ( ,aurum ,potabile4 ,= ,i !n knew a way ( r$uc+ ,gold into a :ite ,wat] by "s c]ta9 ,m$ic9al ,salts1 & h x n[ by me at all times1 z be+ bett] & f> m excell5t ?an t =m] ,aurum ,potabile1 & may supply ! place ( an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 & t on ?is acc\nt1 because x do? op]ate univ]sally 9 all curable diseases1 & do? )all excell all ! o!r ,m$icam5ts t ,i "k ( 9 its :olsome op]ation1 = x do? by little & little expell e obnoxi\s ?+ out ( ! :ole body4 ,i confess t ! same ?+s are p]=m$ by my ,gold5 ,panaca1 or my ,purg+ ,gold1 & ,diaphoretick ,gold1 b 9 "s cases ,i pref] ?is :ite ,aurum ,potabile ( m9e1 z ,i n[ prep>e x1 be=e !m1 = x ha? an invisible & contr>y or diff]5t op]ation f my ,purg+ ,gold1 or ,gold5 ,panaca1 :i* d1 = ! mo/ "p1 "w visibly4 ,& :]eas ,i h =m]ly divulg$ ^? ,m$icam5ts 9 my ,treatises1 ,i w omit _! sup]flu\s description "h1 & onely add ?us mu*1 ,t ^! ?ree ,m$icam5ts ( m9e1 viz4 ! ,gold5 ,panaca1 my ,diaphoretick ,gold1 & my :ite ,aurum ,potabile are s abundantly suffici5t bo? = ! pres]v+ f1 & cur+ ( all diseases1 t :osoev] w onely use !m1 ne$ n at all any o!r ,m$icam5ts4 ,b =asmu* z ,m5 are delight$ ) v>iety1 & t sometimes su* or su* a col\r$ ,m$ic9e1 or su* an ,od\r or ,sav\r is f> m acceptable1 ,i h judg$ x wor? :ile to add = ! sake ( ! sick yet two or ?ree excell5t ,m$ic9es m1 & su*1 z to ! be/ ( my k1 7 z yet nev] divulg$4 ',tis at e ones lib]ty to make use ( su* an "o z be/ likes him1 or n[ & !n to try ?is ,m$ic9e or t1 & s to make use ( t :i* be/ please? him4 ,! incomp>able ,p>acelsus1 ! ,mon>* ( ,philosoph]s & ,physicians1 suppos$1 t ^! f\r ,m9]als1 viz4 ,sulphur1 ,m]cury1 ,antimony1 & ,vitriol1 did prop up ! :ole ,m$ic9al ,art1 l s _m ,capital ,pill>s1 & t by !m m\ght all ?+s be prep>$1 z 7 necess>ily requisite = any k9d ( cure4 ,& inde$ ! ?+ x self 7or ! effect7 suffici5tly proves ! tru? ( ?is op9ion1 & s doe ^? f\r ,m9]als !mselves too1 if !y be b dissect$1 purg$1 & prep>$ accord+ to ,art1 else !y are ( no wor?1 b doe m hurt ?an good1 because if !y be n duely prep>$1 !y are n depriv$ ( _! ,v55osity1 & are n turn$ into :olsome ,m$ic9es4 ,b z = su* z are set to sale 9 our days 9 ! ,apo!c>ies %ops1 !y are v]ily b ( small mom5t4 ,= ! ,antimony :i* 7be+ turn$ into ,glass7 !y sell1 ha? nev] z yet admitt$ ( any sep>ation ( ! good f ! evil4 ,& z = ,m]cury1 !y turn him into a ,sublimate1 ab\nd+ ) ,v5om1 & likewise into a r$ ,precipitate1 bo? ( :i* are suffici5tly haz>d\s bo? 9 ext]nal & int]nal ,m$ic9al uses2 ,= ! vulg> ,m]cury nev] desi/e? f 8 malice1 unless x be exalt$ by a saf] & bett] prep>ation4 ,x is suffici5t 7to say7 t be+ prep>$ aft] ! a=esaid usual ways1 x ought to be :olly %unn$1 & s x w n create any dang]4 ,z = ,common ,sulphur1 al?\gh x be exalt$ into ,flores1 & ^? exce$+ subtile too1 su* z are at ?is day 9 use1 yet %ews x no wond]full matt]s2 = !re is n z yet made any sep>ation ( ! pure "p f ! impure1 nei!r is x ?or\ghly op5$ by ,sublimation1 or r5d]$ subtile or fit1 to op]ate ^u ! ,body ( ,man2 = z x 0 tak5 91 s x passe? out ) ! ,excrem5ts3 ,= ! ,acidity ( ! ,/oma* _c dissolve x2 s f> is x f yield+ to ! ,/oma* any efficacy1 = a /rong ,aq4 ,=tis _c dissolve x4 ,z = ,vitriol1 x yields ! ,workm5 an au/]e or s[r ,oil1 & a %>p ,_s1 little avail+ to ,m$ic9al uses1 ?is onely except$1 viz4 ! mix+ x ) cool+ ,syrups & ,cons]ves1 gives !m a gratefull s[ri%ness2 ! :i* ,_s ( ,salt well rectifi$1 w\ld p]=m mu* bett]4 ,h5ce x comes to pass1 t ^! f\r ,m9]als1 accord+ z !y are at ?is day us$1 & sold by ! ,apo!c>ies1 _c be acc\nt$ = ! f\r ,pill>s ( ! :ole ,body ( ,m$ic9e1 & possess t title1 :i* ,p>acelsus exalte? !m by1 unless !y are prep>$ aft] ano!r mann] ?an !y h hi!rto be54 ,z = ,sulphur1 ,i br+ x to ! highe/ purity by a due wa%+1 & d by suitable & prop] ,salts turn ! same1 toge!r ) ,gold1 into a cle> wat]1 t s our ,nature may assume x to x self1 z is to be se5 9 my ,aurum ,potabile4 ,i draw f ,antimony its pur] "p1 & ,i implant x 9 exce$+ly well prep>$ ,gold1 t x may make ! ,gold efficaci\s1 witness my ,purg+ ,gold4 ,in/ead ( ! common ,vitriol1 ,i use ! ,vitriol made ( ,gold1 ! :i* is wont to p]=m su* effects 9 ,m$ic9e z ! common ,vitriol nev] w1 z %all be taught by & by4 ,in/ead ( ! common & poyson\s ,m]cury1 ,i make use ( a ,m]cury prep>$ out ( a good ,metal1 or artificially extract$ by a c]ta9 ,magnet f ! beams ( ,sol & ,lune1 z %all be taught anon4 ,& ?is ,m]cury is rightly call$ ! ,univ]sal ,m]cury ( ! ,philosoph]s1 because be+ z yet an invisible ?+1 is extract$ out ( ! ,air1 & made visible & palpable1 & is ! effector ( wond]full ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 z we %all he> anon4 ,b be=e ,i proce$ to ,vitriol & ,m]cury1 ,i c\nt x fit1 fir/ to set d[n a good ,m$ic9e prep>$ out ( ,silv] by ! help ( ,antimony1 t s e body may "k1 t ev5 ,gold & ,silv] 7h[ ?ick & compact soev] !y be7 may1 by ! addition ( o!r ,m$ic9al ,subjects1 be quickn$ & /irr$ up1 & be br\ght to su* a pass z to emit _! ,v]tues1 z we h a=e m5tion$ m at l>ge4 ,! prep>ation ( ?is ,m$ic9e out ( ,silv] & ,antimony is z foll[e?4 ,,*ap4 ,,ix4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ a good ,m$icam5t out ( ,silv] & ,antimony4 ,9 ! fir/ place prep>e out ( ! ,m9]al or ,o> ( ,antimony an ,acetum by di/illation1 accord+ to ,art3 ,!n take "o "p ( ! be/ ,antimony1 & two p>ts ( ! ,calx ( ,silv]2 :i* be+ well wa%$1 mix x ) ! ,antimony1 by gr9d+ !m v well toge!r1 t !y may be *ang$ into a grayi% or some:at a blacki% ,p[d]4 ,put ?is ,p[d] into a small ,glass1 ,cucurbit or little ,retort1 & p\r !reupon s mu* ( ! ,antimonial ,v9eg> z may s]ve to br+ ! said ,p[d] into a ?9 ,pultis or ,pap4 ,put ! ,glass 9 ,s&1 & di/ill (f ! said ,v9eg>1 ?is p\r+ on1 & draw+ (f let be s (t5 repeat$ untill ! ,antimony %all h lo/ its blackness1 & ! ,silv] its :it5ess1 & be bo? ( !m turn$ into a r$ ,/one1 l to ,c9ab]1 :i* is usually done 9 ! ?ird or f\r? ,cohobation4 ,note well1 if su* an err\r %\ld be committ$ z t y\r fire be+ too /rong %\ld :5 y draw (f ! ,acetum melt ! mass 9 ! ,glass1 x w\ld be r5dr$ :olly uncapable ( admitt+ or dr9k+ up ! ,acetum1 & !n y mu/ ( necessity break ! ,glass & take out ! mass & r$uce x aga9 into small ,p[d] by gr9d+1 & repeat ! op]ations accord+ to ! a=esaid way4 ,?is ,m$icam5t be+ turn$ into a r$ ,/one1 & gr\nd ^u a ,m>ble into a mo/ subtile ,p[d]1 is call$ by me purg+ ,lune1 & may be made use ( 9 all ,diseases z a k9d ( ,panaca1 7l z my purg+ ,gold may be7 ) great fruit & good success4 ,= ?is ,m$ic9e ( ,silv] do? op]ate v g5tly1 expell+ all evil hum\rs out ( all ! ,memb]s ( ! :ole ,body ( ,man1 & ?is sc>ce any o!r ,m$ic9e w d save my gold5 ,panaca4 ,= x leave? no impurity 9 ! ,body1 7b expels x7 n onely by purgation1 b also by ,sweat & ,ur9e4 ,if y %\ld *ance to err & take too big a ,dose1 x w also cause vomit+1 b especially ) su* z ab\nd+ ) ,*ol] are prone to ,vomit4 ,to ,infants "u f\r ,weeks old may a ,dose be giv5 ( ab\t ! bigness ( a ,rape ,se$1 & be mixt 9 a spoon ) a little ( its ,mo!rs ,milk1 & s giv5 !m4 ,x cons]ves !m free f ! invasion ( ! ,epilepsie1 & frees !m4 ,if y f9d t !y are infect$ ) ! ,small-pox or ! l1 )9 a ye>s space1 ! ,dose is to be augm5t$1 & a f\r? or eigh? "p ( a gra9 may be adm9i/r$ to !m1 ! :i* w br+ out ( ! ,infants all ! impurities by ,/ool1 & pres]ve ! ,face unt\*$4 ,^? t are f "o to two1 or twelve ye>s ( age1 & be+ tr\bl$ ) ! ,worms1 d fall into acute ,feav]s1 7& h]eby a great _m p]i% de/itute ( all help7 may h ! ,dose augm5t$ if ne$ be1 & t z _! age is1 f a gra9 to two gra9s1 = s ! ,worms w be kill$1 & ! ,feav] s5t pack+4 ,nay f>!r1 if ! ,feav]s 9 ,*ildr51 be !y ,boys or ,girls1 d n proce$ f ! ,worms b f o!r causes1 yet may s mu* ( ?is ,m$ic9e be adm9i/r$ to !m z may be requisite to purge & sweat !m1 & by ?is means w !y be 7)\t any haz>d ( _! lives7 re/or$ to _! =m] heal?4 ,!re c sc>ce be f\nd a m pr(itable & m pres5t rem$y aga9/ ! ,plague & o!r ,feav]s 9 "y m51 middle ag$ m51 & old m5 ?an my gold5 ,panaca or purg+ ,gold1 & ?is same purg+ ,lune "h describ$1 ! ,dose is f "o gra9 to five or six gra9s ) ref]5ce to ! age & ,disease4 ,su* a ,dyet is to be obs]v$ z ,i h prescrib$ 9 ! use ( my ,panaca1 viz4 t ! ,sick 7aft] ! tak+ ( ?is purg+ ,silv]7 d ab/a9 f ,sleep & all k9d ( ,food = ?ree or f\r h\rs at lea/1 & bew>e ( ! cold ,air1 & h an especial reg>d to keep a good ,dyet4 ,?is ,m$ic9e ( m9e1 toge!r ) my ,panaca ,aurea 7or gold5 univ]sal ,m$ic9e7 may be safely1 & )\t any fe> ( dang] made use ( 9 ! ,fr5* ,pox1 ,dropsie1 ,leprosie1 ,/one1 ,g\t1 & o!r su* ,diseases1 :atev] "n !y are call$ by2 insomu* t m5 may 7next _! tru/ 9 ,god7 safely confide !re94 ,& besides by ?is ,m$icam5t may v _m ?+s be p]=m$ 9 metall9e affairs1 ! discov]+ ( :i* we %all at ?is "t omit1 cont5t+ our selves ) hav+ %ewn ! ?+s t app]ta9s to ! use ( ,m$ic9e4 ,fur!rmore x is likewise notably efficaci\s 9 cur+ ( ext]nal ,w\nds & ,ulc]s1 provid$ x be discreetly adm9i/r$ inw>dly1 & ! ext]nal defects ( ! body be kept sweet & clean4 ,!re w 9 a %ort "t be mu* m b5efit receiv$ !refrom1 ?an f su* a deal ( ,o9tm5ts & ,emplai/]s z are frequ5tly us$4 ,praise ,god & give him ?anks = su* great b5efits4 ,,*ap4 ,x4 ,! prep>ation ( ! ,vitriol ( ,gold & its use 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,dissolve ,gold 9 "s acid sulphure\s ,sal ,mirabilis1 & n alkalizat$1 viz4 by ! moi/ way1 pass ! solution ?r\gh a ,philt]1 & ab/ract ! unpr(itable ,phlegm s f> untill !re appe> a ?9 sk9 at ! top1 :i* appe>+1 set ! rema9d] 9 ! cold1 & y %all get a gre5 ,/one l to an ,emrald4 ,t "p ( ! ,liquor :i* is n %ot1 evaporate aga9 ev5 s long till a sk9 appe>s1 t s y may get ! re/ ( y\r ,vitriol3 ,s all ! ,gold w toge!r ) ! ,sal ,mirabilis %oot into a ,vitriol1 resembl+ ! gre5ness ( ,grass1 7& s gre57 z nature nev] produc$ ! l4 ,9 ?is ,sm>agd9e ,table are f\nd writt5 7or engrav57 _m wond]full ?+s1 :i* w nei!r be read nor und]/ood by e body4 ,i w h9t "s few ?+s conc]n+ x1 & su* z app]ta9 to ,m$ic9e3 ,& 9 ! fir/ place1 :at k9d ( ,vitriol ?is ought to be1 & :at notes & m>ks x is to be di/+ui%$ by1 7z ?us7 a little ( x be+ rubb$ ) y\r ?umb1 on pure or cleans$ ,iron1 do? guild x ( a gold5 col\r1 :]eas ! common ,vitriol makes ! ,iron look ( a copp]y col\r4 ,?is is a sign ( ?is gold5 ,vitriol's be+ prep>$ aft] a due mann]1 :i* said ,vitriol w effect ^? ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e :i* ,i am ab\t to ascribe to x4 ,besides1 x makes ,copp] & ,brass %ew ( a gold5 col\r & p]=ms wond]full ?+s ) ,m]cury1 if dige/$ ) x1 9 ! moi/ way1 b = brevity sake ,i omit ^! ?+s4 ,= x gr[s l a little ,tree1 & s5ds =? gold5 ,spr\ts4 ,z t\*+ its ,m$ic9al ,virtues su* ( !m z ,i h f\nd out1 are "h briefly describ$2 )\t "q !re lie hid 9 x yet m & m excell5t ,virtues1 :i* z yet are unkn[n unto me1 b w come to light 9 process ( "t4 ,b ! *ief efficacy & virtue ( ?is gold5 ,vitriol z f> z ,i "k1 do? consi/ 9 purg+ & br++ out all evil & noxi\s hum\rs out ( ! :ole body ( ,man1 & )all 9 corroborat+ & /r5g!n+ him4 ,& z to ?is (fice x out/rips all o!r ,m$ic9es :atsoev]4 ,nay m1 x p]=ms its op]ation spe$ily1 yea m spe$ily ?an any o!r purge do?4 ,= z soon z ev] x %all be tak5 into ! body x do? pres5tly beg9 to "w1 because ! ,salt is soluble1 & !re=e su* bodies z are n op5$1 c't at all comp>e ) x1 = !y mu/ necess>ily lie 9 ! ,/oma* at lea/ half an h\r1 or a :ole h\r be=e !y beg9 _! op]ation4 ,& because e common ,vitriol is a capital enemy to all ! ,worms ( ! ,belly1 & ! ,feav]s aris+ !refrom1 :]e) a v _m ,infants bo? ,boys & ,girls d die1 void ( all k9d ( help1 ,i d mo/ highly comm5d ?is ,vitriol ( ,gold to all su* ,fa!rs & ,mo!rs ( ,families1 ^: ,*ildr5 are de> unto !m1 t !y at all times h x 9 a read9ess1 to be made use ( 9 cases ( necessity4 ,= v]ily ,i nev] f\nd any bett] or c]ta9] ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,worms ?an ?is v same1 because x n onely kills !m1 b also ca/s !m out1 & do? by /r5g!n+ ! ,sick1 take away all ! ,feav]s bo? ( old & "y4 ,x is also a mo/ great secret 9 ! ,plague1 9 :i* ,disease v]ily1 a long] delay or abid+ ( a ,m$ic9e 9 ! ,body 7)\t work+7 is hurtfull4 ,besides1 x is n onely a c]ta9 & safe curative ,m$ic9e1 b likewise a pres]vative too 9 ! ,plague1 & 9 all acute & contage\s ,feav]s1 z well ( "y z old1 ! l to :i* is sc>ce1 yea v r>e to be f\nd4 ,= ?is ,vitriol do? spe$ily & swiftly draw back f ! he>t e ,poison1 & e burn+ heat1 & be+ drawn back f all ! ,memb]s ( ! :ole ,body1 do? drive x =? by all ! ,emunctories ( ! :ole ,body1 b pr9cipally by ,/ool & ,sweat4 ,fur!rmore1 if ! ,disease require x1 & ! ,pati5ts /r5g? p]mit x1 x may be adm9i/r$ 9 a bigg] ,dose1 & !n 'twill provoke to ,vomit1 & p[]fully expel ,*ol]4 ,x do? 9 ! ,lues ,v5]ea %ew x self mo/ efficaci\sly virtu\s1 & p[]fully ca/s out ,t>t>\s ,fluxes & acute hum\rs out ( all ! :ole ,body3 ,by :i* op]ation x likewise br+s mu* help & com=t to su* z are tr\bl$ ) ! ,/one & ,g\t1 x removes ! ,epilepsie bo? f "y & old1 & frees ! ,hydropical ( ! ,wat] betwixt ! ,sk94 ,& t ,i may comprise all z 'tw]e 9 "o ^w1 'tis su* an univ]sal purge z t x roots out ( ! :ole ,body :atsoev] is f\nd to be hurtfull & (f5sive !re94 ,x ha? n its fell[ z to ,rem$y ! ,feav]s ( ,*ildr5 :e!r proce$+ f ,worms or f a corrupt$ ,/oma*1 ! :i* kill su* abundance ( ,infants ( bo? ,sexes1 )\t any help left4 ,nor d ,i ?9k t !re c be f\nd a bett] ,rem$y 9 ! ,plague1 & 9 all o!r acute ,feav]s :i* usually kill ,m5 sudd5ly1 ?an ?is ,vitriol ( ,gold1 if x be b rightly made use (4 ,! ,dose is small1 & is easily made pleasant to ,*ildr5s ,palats1 by putt+ a little ,sug> !reunto1 or "s su* l sweet ?+s4 ,to ,infants newly born1 y may give sc>ce an eigh? "p ( a gra91 aga9/ 7or to prev5t7 ! ,epilepsie1 or ,convulsions4 ,to su* z are f "o ye> old1 to #aj or #ab ye>s ( age1 ! ,dose may be "o1 two1 or ?ree gra9s1 accord+ z _! age is1 ! :i* ,dose may be augm5t$ 9 su* z are old]1 accord+ z ! age & condition ( ! ,sick requires4 ,:]e ! ,disease is ,worms1 !re ! ,dose mu/ be s /rong z n onely by well purg+ to kill !m1 b also to ca/ !m =? :5 kill$4 ,= f ^? sla9 ,worms1 if !y abide 9 ! ,b[els1 o!r new ,worms usually bre$4 ,i hope t by my ?us reveal+ ?is ,m$icam5t1 ,i %all s br+ x to pass1 z t = ! "t to come1 s _m ,infants bo? ,boys & ,girls w n be de/roy$ by ,feav]s aris+ f ,worms1 b v _m w be safely pres]v$ f s immature a dea?4 ,b "h1 "s or o!r may say or at lea/ ?9k )9 himself1 :at is ! reason t ,i h su* an especial reg>d to ,infants & ,*ildr51 & am s v solicit\s ( pres]v+ !m f an untimely end4 ,i answ] h]eunto1 t no?+ is m necess>y ?an to af=d "s com=table due help to ,infants1 & poor innoc5t ,babes1 :o d evil to none1 & ^: loss _! ,p>5ts d sadly brook4 ,= x is c]ta9 & )\t all k9d ( d\bt1 t 7among/ ,diseases7 ! ,epilepsie or ,convulsion is ! fir/ t sets ^u new born ,infants & sweeps !m away4 ,!n pres5tly foll[s ,measels1 ,small ,pox1 & su* l1 & ^! kill n a few4 ,!n comes ! ,worms1 & !y cause ,feav]s :i* afflict !m ) a cont9ual burn+1 :]eby !y lose all _! ,appetite to eat+1 & covet no?+ b dr9k1 & ! ,p>5ts use no rem$y to suppress !m1 be+ ignorant t su* gue/s are lodg$ !re1 & d n p]ceive !m :5 ! poor sick ,babes ,bellies d n swell4 ,b fur!r1 :5 by ! swell+ ( _! ,bellies1 !y d "k t !y h ! ,worms1 & ?\gh !y desire to use "s ,rem$ies1 yet c !y h>dly make _! little ones to take !m z be+ s av]se to !m4 ,nay m1 ?\gh sometimes !y d adm9i/] common ,worm-fe$1 or "s o!r ,vegetable ,p[d]s good aga9/ ! ,worms1 yet !re's sc>ce "o 9 t5 t is help'd1 & ! poor sick ,*ildr5 gr[ worse & worse3 ,& at la/ :5 ! ,disease ha? gott5 su* head z t ! ,p>5ts see t dea? is at h&1 !n is ! ,physician s5t =1 :o 7if he kn[s ! ,disease to arise f ,worms1 & be furni%$ ) a good ,m$ic9e7 do? pres5tly help ! ,sick1 & free him ( ! ,disease4 ,b if he be de/itute ( a good ,m$ic9e1 & attempts to refre% or *]i% ! ,sick ) 8 sweet ,syrups1 c4 he widely erre?1 = by su* k9d ( sweet ,juices he gives ,nutrim5t to ! ,worms4 ,nei!r do? x at all avail to put ,l9n5 ,cloa?s1 dipp$ 9 ,rose wat]1 to ! ,head1 !reby to allay its burn+ heat1 & to little purpose are ! g5tle purg+ dr9ks prescrib$4 ,= z soon z ev] ! ,worms d p]ceive any ?+ giv5 to ! ,sick1 :i* is contr>y to !m1 !y pres5tly hide !mselves 7or run to holes7 & d wrea? !mselves into a k9d ( ,r+1 & pass out ) ! ,excrem5ts4 ,b if !y p]ceive any sweet ?+ :i* is pleasant to !m to be giv5 to ! ,sick1 !y d receive _! n\ri%m5t !ncefrom & rema9 alive4 ,& if by "s hap or o!r x do? s *ance t "o or m is hurri$ away ) ! ,excrem5ts1 yet ! re/ ( !m rema9 unhurt1 & ! ,disease is n tak5 away1 b prevaile? m & m1 & at la/ deprives ! ,sick ( ,life4 ,he !re=e t endeav\re? aft] ! happy cur+ ( su* ,feav]s z arise by reason ( ,worms1 mu/ ( necessity 79 defect ( ?is gold5 ,vitriol7 give 8 ,pati5t su* ?+s to dr9k = ?ree or f\r days z d cause a bitt]ness 9 ! ,/oma*4 ,& al?\gh bitt] ?+s are unpleasant to ! ,palate ( poor ,sick ,infants1 yet are !y enemies to ! ,worms1 & d kill !m4 ,su* bitt] ?+s !re=e be+ drunk = ?ree or f\r days1 ! ,worms d sometimes 9 "s ,sick ,*ildr5 die ! fir/ or second day1 b 9 o!r "s 'tis ! f\r? day e're !y die4 ,n[ !n z conc]n+ su* bitt] ,m$icam5ts1 :i* ,i "h write (1 t !y may n be bitt] 9 ! ,m\?1 b be made s 9 ! ,/oma*1 ,i say1 t ! ,metals are su*1 & especially ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,gold & ,silv]1 ! :i* be+ dissolv$ d obta9 a v bitt] & ungratefull ,sav\r4 ,b ! reason :y ,gold & ,silv] be+ tak5 into ! body1 :5 !y are fil$ & gr\nd mo/ exce$+ small1 d n op]ate any ?+ at all1 comes f !nce1 viz4 because ! ,acidity ( ! ,/oma* is too weak to set ^u !m3 ,& !re=e 'tis necess>y t !y be fir/ conv]t$ into ,vitriols1 if y w\ld h !m op]ative 9 ! ,/oma*1 z ,i h taught y conc]n+ ,gold4 ,b =asmu* z e ,body _c be ,ma/]s ( su* a gold5 or silv] ,vitriol1 x seem$ exp$i5t to me to reveal to ! poor1 a c]ta9 & nev] fail+ ,secret1 by ! help :]e( ! ,worms bo? 9 old ,p & "y are kill$4 ,x is n unkn[n to ,physicians t e common ,vitriol :]e) ,dy]s use to dye _! black ,col\r1 do? 7be+ adm9i/r$ to "y ,p7 kill ! ,worms & ca/ !m out too4 ,b because ( its unpleasant & odd ta/ 'tis a h>d matt] to make ,*ildr5 take x4 ,b n[ if y d a little m accurately exam9e ! prop]ties ( common ,vitriol1 y w f9d x to be no?+ else b a m]e acid ,salt1 by :i* ,iron or ,copp]1 or bo? toge!r are dissolv$ 9 ! ,e>?1 by nature4 ,if n[ we are s m9d$1 we c also make a ,vitriol 9 ! ,/oma*1 :i* w be equally z op]ative z t :i* is made by nature & tak5 9 at ! m\?1 & 'tis done ?us4 ,if we give mo/ small fil+s ( ,iron or ,copp] to little ,infants 9 a due weight1 ^! n[ may be easily adm9i/r$ unto !m1 z conta9+ no ungratefull ta/4 ,=1 be+ r$uc$ into ?9 or curi\s fil+s1 & be+ a metal easily admitt+ ( ,solution1 z soon z ev] x comes into ! ,/oma*1 ! ,acidity ( ! ,/oma* do? meet ) x1 by :i* 'tis easily dissolv$1 & turn$ into a ,vitriol1 & s endu$ ) ! v same op]ation z t is1 :i* is prep>$ 9 ! ,e>? by ,nature4 ,b y are "h to obs]ve ! diff]5ce t is betwixt ! fil+s ( ,copp] & ,iron1 & t is ?is1 ! ,copp] works /rongly1 & ! ,iron mu* mild]4 ,besides ! ,copp] makes ! ,/oma* vomit1 b ! ,iron cause? no ,vomits1 & do? v r>ely di/urb ! ,/oma*1 & :5 x do?1 'tis onely 9 ?is case1 viz4 :5 'tis adm9i/r$ 9 too great a ,dose4 ,!re=e among/ all su* ,m$icam5ts1 ,iron is ! be/1 ! safe/1 & ! lea/ co/1 ?\gh to pr\d m5 x may appe> suffici5tly vile & base4 ,nor is x to be que/ion$ b t ! bre?r5 ( ignorance w ent]ta9 x ) d]ision1 & say2 if ,glaub] kn[s no bett] rem$y = ! ,worms ?an ?is1 :i* consi/s ( ! gross fil+s ( ,iron1 he _h done a great deal bett] to h kept x onely to himself3 ,& if ,iron ab\nds ) su* ,v]tues !re's no reason = him s to praise 8 preti\s ,vitriol ( ,gold ) su* a deal ( comm5dations4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t my aim 9 tea*+ ! prep>ation ( ! ,vitriol ( ,gold is n direct$ = ! ,worms 9 ,*ildr5 s mu*4 ,b ,i h add$ ?is rem$y ( ,iron to ! description ,i h made ( ! v]tues ( ! gold5 ,vitriol1 to ?is end1 t ,i may demon/rate x self also is s excell5t a rem$y aga9/ ,worms1 & = ! removal ( ^? ,feav]s z are caus$ by !m4 ,b because _! cure c be m easily p]fect$ 7z we j n[ spake ab\t ! fil+s ( ,iron7 'tis wor? ! :ile to h reg>d to ! way t is mo/ comp5di\s4 ,he t please? may adm9i/] ( ! ,vitriol ( ,gold1 b ,i comm5d ,iron to su* z are poor1 = !y may h t ev5 e :]e4 ,!re is no ,village s small b ha? a ,smi? liv+ 9 x1 :o c :5 y\r necessity requires supply y ) "s fil+s ( ,iron4 ,b t my m9d may be fully und]/ood1 ,i judg x necess>y yet m cle>ly to give y a ,decl>ation ( ?is ?+1 viz4 9 :at mann] & ) :at conv5i5cy ! fil+s ( ,iron may be adm9i/r$ to ! sick ,infants4 ,& 'tis ?us done4 ,:il/ ! ,infants are unwean$1 "s ,gra9s ( ! said fil+s f #b1 to #f or #h ,gra9s1 may be mixt ) a little ,sug> & put into _! m\?s1 & !n pres5tly give !m suck1 t s ^? fil+s may be suckt d[n toge!r ) ! ,milk into ! ,/oma*4 ,d ?is ?ree days toge!r & ! ,worms w be de/roy$1 & ! ,feav] vani%4 ,b if any body w make use ( any o!r ,vehicle ?an :at is ! ,*ild's ord9>y food1 he may d s if he please4 ,b z = su* z d n suck1 b d dr9k out ( a suck+ ,bottle accord+ z ! usual cu/om is1 y may easily give x !m1 on ?is wise2 ,put a little into ! ,bottle & /op ! hole ( ! ,bottle ) y\r f+]1 & s turn x upside d[n t ! fil+s may slide d[n to ! hole1 & s let ! ,infant suck x d[n1 & 'twill pass ) ! dr9k into ! ,/oma*4 ,to su* ,boys & ,girls z are bigg]1 & h m und]/&+1 x may be giv5 easily & any way y please1 onely tell+ !m t !y w be re/or$ to _! =m] heal?4 ,to su* z are #aj or #ab ye>s old a qu>t] "p1 or an half ( ! weight :i* we usually call ,qu9tle9 f #aj to #bj gra9s may be giv5 safely1 = #c or #d days4 ,b 9 ! mean :ile let n ! meats !y use be ( h>d ,concoction1 b made ( ,pottage1 ,prunes1 & su* l mollify+ & loos5+ ?+s1 :i* may help =w>d ! op]ation ( ! ,iron1 & s ! sick w become ! soon] well4 ,i c\ld n refra9 f highly comm5d+ to all t5d] ,mo!rs t love _! ,*ildr51 ?is mo/ safe & n at all co/ly ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ! ,feav]s proce$+ f ,worms1 :i* d kill s _m poor little ones de/itute ( all k9d ( help4 ,let no body matt] its vil5ess1 b r ?9k ) himself1 t ,god ha? also end[$ vile & contemptible ?+s ) great v]tues4 ,v]ily ?is ,cure1 & ?us tak+ away ! ,worms1 & ! ,diseases aris+ !refrom1 is /rongly f\nd$ on natural reasons1 or argum5ts4 ,= see+ t ! common ,vitriol is a ,poyson to ,worms1 b because ( its bitt] & nause\s ta/ 'tis exce$+ unpleasant to ! ,palate1 !y d v well1 t sub/itute ,iron z be+ void ( all ,sav\r1 9 ! room ( ! common ,vitriol1 t s be+ giv5 to _! ,*ildr5 x may be conv]t$ to ,vitriol 9 _! ,/oma*s1 & s kill & drive out ! ,worms4 ,i my self h try$ _m exp]im5ts ab\t ! ,cure ( ! ,worms 9 my ,*ildr51 b nev] f\nd any ?+ saf] & bett] ?an contemptible ,iron4 ,a ,/ory ( a ,*ild t _h ,worms4 ,i w tell y an in/ruct+ ,/ory1 conc]n+ a great & em95t man's ,*ild 9 su* a ,disease proce$+ f ! ,worms1 9 :i* my self 0 conc]n$4 ,a c]ta9 ri* man did on a "t consult ) me1 7or ask my advise7 ab\t ?is ,*ild's ,disease4 ,i gave him z mu* fil+ ( ,iron z 0 suffici5t = "o ,dose1 = 8 ,*ild to dr9k4 ,x seem$ an absurd ?+ to ! good man1 to give an ,infant fil+s ( ,iron1 ^u ?is conceit he omitt$ to use x1 & hav+ call$ two ,physicians he %ews !m ! fil+s1 & askt !m :e!r !y w\ld advise him to adm9i/] x to 8 ,infant4 ,!y e>ne/ly disswad$ him f us+ x1 say+ t if he us$ x 8 ,*ild w\ld be kill$1 & t x 0 a ,m$ic9e onely fit = cur+ ( ,horses1 & t !y w\ld prescribe a f> saf] & bett] "o4 ,!y said !re 0 no dang] 9 ! ,*ild ( ,worms1 & !re=e !y prescrib$ x a cool+ & purg+ ,syrup1 !reby to take away ! ,feav]1 & !y also add$ confections ( ,pe>ls1 ) o!r cool+ ,wat]s4 ,dea? despis$ ^! k9d ( ,potions1 & snat*t away ! ,infant3 ,! ,*ild be+ dead1 !re crept out ( 8 m\? great ,worms1 & cle>ly te/ifi$ to ! ,p>5ts _! unseasonable reject+ my advise1 haply because ! ,m$ic9e ,i prescrib$ 0 n co/ly1 b prep>$ out ( a vile ,subject4 ,b x rep5t$ ! ,p>5ts too late3 ,! ,"m com+ aft]w>ds into ! ,h\se ( a c]ta9 ,neighb\r1 gave t fil+s :i* ,i _h deliv]$ !m1 unto an ,infant tr\bl$ ) a ,feav] & ! ,worms1 :o ^u ! tak+ ( t "o dose onely became bett]1 & by little & little return$ to its =m] /ate ( heal?1 ,i 0 will+ to set d[n ?is hi/ory to ! end t ,i might demon/rate1 t vile & abject ?+s are _m times capable ( p]=m+ m ?an ,pe>ls & preci\s ,/ones c4 ,& s ,i conclude ?is s v necess>y a disc\rse conc]n+ ,worms1 & ! ,feav]s aris+ f !m1 :]eby great multitudes ( poor ,infants are de/roy$4 ,i hope t no body w take x amiss t ,i h made s long a disc\rse conc]n+ ,worms4 ,= ,i judg$ x necess>y to %ew ! cause f :5ce s _m little ones d dye 9 ! fl[] ( _! ,age4 ,he t refuse? to believe :at ,i say1 let him try ! ?+ by 8 own loss4 ,,*ap4 ,,xi4 ,( ,m]cury & its excell5t ,v]tues1 bo? ,m$ic9al & ,*ymical1 ,i mean n ! common & well kn[n ,m]cury1 b ! ,m]cury ( ! ,philosoph]s1 ! :i* is extract$ by ! ,vulg> & well kn[n ,gold & ,silv]1 7b !y are to be fir/ r5d]$ ,magnetical7 out ( ! ,beams ( ! sup]i\r ,sun & ,moon1 by ! help & assi/ance ( ! ,air4 ,x is well kn[n to ^? t h look$ ov] ! manifold ,writ+s :i* are extant at ?is day1 h[ _m & h[ great se>*es h be5 made1 & h[ v>i\s & _m op9ions !re h be5 abroad = _m ,ages1 conc]n+ ! ,philosoph]s ,m]cury2 z _m m5 s _m m9ds1 "o man concludes ) himself to prep>e x out ( su* a matt]1 ano!r out ( su* a ?+1 & 'tis h]eby come to su* a pass z t1 !re's no m fai? left = any su* ,m]cury1 & 'tis lookt on z if !re 7 no su* ?+ 9 nature1 nor is at pres5t any :]e extant3 ,because s _m ?\s&s ( m5 h be5 occupi$ 9 ! se>* !re(1 & s mo/ exce$+ly small a numb] h be5 ma/]s !re(4 ,o!rs h op9ionat$1 t ! mo/ pure sub/ance is to be extract$ out ( ,gold & ,silv]1 b n 9 ! =m ( a runn+ ,m]cury1 b 9 a wat]y =m1 & to be coagulat$ & fix$ by ! help ( ! ,fire into a m$ic9al ,/one4 ,o!rsome h p]swad$ !mselves t ,gold & ,silv] be+ ripe & fixt1 are no ways fit = s great a "w1 b 'tis r to be s\ght = 9 su* ,subjects z nev] assum$ to !mselves any %ape1 b d z yet lie hidd5 9 t great & univ]sal ,*aos ! ,air1 because !y saw t ! life ( all ?+s lay hidd5 9 ! ,air1 & t out ( x e ,creature ( ,god do? daily & )\t int] mission attract x unto x self aft] a magnetical mann]1 bo? = its own life & augm5tation1 & t x is s too ) ! se$s1 abundance ( !m 7& !y mo/ diff]5t sorts too7 be+ s[n 9 ! same ,e>?1 d ea* ( !m 7accord+ z its nature & prop]ty is7 acquire to x self bo? life & augm5tation h5cefrom1 viz4 ! ,air4 ,s likewise may x be br\ght to pass1 t ev5 ! ,metals may accord+ to _! nature & propriety extract _! encrease out ( ! ,e>? or ,air1 knew we b h[ to get ! true ,se$1 or true ,magnet :i* might get out t augm5tation4 ,= :y %\ld n ,god h z well giv5 a ,se$ to ^! 8 ,creatures = _! encreas+1 z well z to ! o!r ,creatures8 ,s !n !re are v _m sundry ,op9ions sprung up1 conc]n+ ! ,m]cury ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & v _m m5 h to _! utt]mo/ se>*$ aft] x1 yet b a v few h obta9$ ! same4 ,?\gh x be ?us1 yet ! fault is n to be imput$ ei!r to ,nature or ,art1 b to ! se>*] aft] x1 because he errs & seeks n 9 ! due place4 ,v]ily ,i did v _m ye>s ago exce$+ /udi\sly apply my self to ! se>* ( su* a spiritual & ,gold & ,silv] attract+ ,magnet1 b ,i c\ld n hi!rto atta9 to ! true ,scope1 until ,i at l5g? by *ance f\nd t a true liv+ & runn+ ,m]cury might1 by ! b5efit ( ,art1 )\t any ,addition ( ,m]curial ?+s1 be extract$ out ( ! fugaci\s & imp]fect ,metals1 su* z are ,lead1 ,t91 ,bizmu?1 ,z9k1 & ,antimony4 ,& al?\gh ,i _h read _m ,philosoph]s affirm+ ?is ?+1 yet did ,i always d\bt ( ! same1 & inde$ n )\t cause2 = 9 my y\?full days1 s]v+ a man ( great note 9 ,*ymical ,lab\rs1 ,i tri$ 9 two ye>s space two hundr$ ways ( mak+ ! ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 & n s mu* z "o ( !m succe$$4 ,n[ my said ,ma/] 0 /irr$ up to ! se>* ( ?is ,saturn9e ,m]cury ^u ?is occasion z foll[s4 ,he _h "s famili>ity ) _m noble ,p]sonages t 7 also addict$ to ! /udy ( ,al*imy3 ,"o ( !m knew h[ to make runn+ ,m]cury out ( ,lead1 & to turn x into ! be/ ,gold1 & he s5t unto my ,ma/] "o lot or some:at bett] ( t said ,m]cury1 toge!r ) ! way ( turn+ x & fix+ x into ,gold4 ,we set ab\t ! "w & x succe$$ to our desires1 & yield$ u z mu* ,gold z !re 0 ,m]cury s5t u4 ,?is hop$ = success did s edge on my ,ma/]1 t he c\ld n re/ till he _h obta9$ f him t knew x1 ! mann] ( mak+ ?is ,saturn9e ,_s4 ,b z (t5 z ev] we tri$ ! op]ation accord+ to ! way prescrib$ u1 bo? our hopes & lab\r 7 9 va94 ,& !n my said ,ma/] readily grant$1 t we c\ld n effect x4 ,h]eupon x 0 t he s\ght all abroad ) ! greate/ dilig5ce1 & _h got su* abundance ( processes & op]ations1 t two ye>s did sc>ce suffice me to try !m all2 ?\gh !re 0 n s mu* z "o among/ !m all t answ]$ our wi%es1 b all our ,lab\rs 7 9 va94 ,^u ?is score1 ,i c\ld believe nei!r ,basilius or ,p>acelsus :5 ,i read 9 !m1 t ,gold & ,silv] might be resolv$ into true & runn+ ,m]cury2 see+ t ! b>e turn+ ( unripe ,lead into ,m]cury1 did co/ me & o!rs s great ,lab\r & ,pa9s1 & yet we c\ld n obta9 x nei!r4 ,:]eupon ,i fell into ?is op9ion1 t ! ,philosoph]s po9t$ at "s o!r ?+1 by _! runn+ ,m]cury3 ,& ,i did s long adh]e to ?is op9ion ( m9e1 untill ,i *anc$ to light on ! mak+ ( a runn+ ,m]cury out ( ,lead1 & ,i h sev]al times repeat$ ! op]ation ) ! same success4 ,i h likewise reveal$ x to o!rs1 :o h also done ! same1 b onely 9 small quantities hi!rto4 ,b "s ( !m h be/[$ mu* pa9s ab\t x1 & to prep>e x 9 a great] quantity2 & t pr9cipally1 because 'tis c]ta9ly manife/ t no small b5efit lies h]e9 hidd54 ,nay if x 7 no o!rwise pr(itable ?an b>ely ?us1 t x may be turn$ into ,gold1 & ( ?is ,i am c]ta91 7'tw]e wor? :ile47 ,= if ! said ,m]cury be b rubb$ ^u a piece ( ,gold1 x makes x :ite1 & be+ !n put ^u ! ,coals1 x sep>ates inde$ f x1 b yet leaves x t+$ ( a high] & deep] ,col\r4 ,if ?is ,lab\r be ought repeat$1 ! ,gold w become weighti]4 ,& h5ce may easily be conjectur$1 t if x 7 adjoyn$ to a pure ,gold5 ,calx1 x w\ld 9 a %ort space ( "t easily pass into good ,gold4 ,nei!r is !re any d\bt1 b t if any "o did b "k ! mann] ( rightly h&l+ su* a ,m]cury1 he w\ld obta9 "s notable ?+ out ( x1 because all ! ,philosoph]s d 9 _! ,writ+s promise s mu* good ( ,saturn4 ,!y g5]ally affirm t ,lead is 7inw>dly7 f> beyond ,gold4 ,h[ _m ,philosoph]s are !re t rea* ! prep>ation ( ! univ]sal ,"w f !nce8 ,see ! ,univ]sal ,"w ( ,isaac ,holl&1 ,p>acelsus 8 ,heav5 ( ,philosoph]s1 ,! great & small ,c\ntryman1 c4 ,_m d expresly write1 t all ?+s :i* ! ,philosoph]s d seek =1 are to be f\nd 9 ,lead2 ,h]eupon !y call$ x ,leapr\s ,gold4 ,& "s ,philosoph]s d write1 t 9 ,m]cury are all ?+s t are s\ght =1 haply !y mean n ! ,common1 b su* an "o z is drawn out ( ,metals4 ,b we'll ev5 let pass ?is ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 & see :e!r or no we _c f9d a bett] ,m]cury1 & su* a "o z is ( great] mom5t4 ,9 ! mean "t ! said ,m]cury ( ,saturn w fly ab\t1 & br+ good news to ! ,lov]s ( ,tru?1 viz4 t ,,glaub] is n[ 9 ! way1 to triumph1 by ! help ( ,god1 ov] all 8 ,enemies4 ,we w !re=e g on to se>* out1 :e!r or no !re is n ano!r & bett] runn+ ,m]cury ?an t to be f\nd1 :i* comes out ( ,lead4 ,:5 ,i did some:at m accurately se>* into ,nature's secrets1 ,i cle>ly saw1 t all ?+s :i* live & doe 9 gr[+ take an encrease1 d proce$ or come =? by ! ,sun's op]ation1 insomu* t su* fruits z are ne>] h]eunto are ! m excell5t1 & by h[ mu* ! f>!r (f any are f x1 by s mu* ! vild] be !y4 ,z = example 9 ,w9e2 by h[ mu* ! ne>] x is to ! ,sun1 s mu* ! nobl] is x2 & by h[ mu* ! f>!r x is f x1 s mu* ! vild] is x4 ,! same may be obs]v$ 9 ! g5]ation ( ,metals1 viz4 t 9 ! hott] regions !re is a great] quantity ( ,gold1 & ( ,silv]1 ?an 9 ! cold] ,c\ntries4 ,?is is well kn[n1 & out ( all dispute3 ,s !n :5 ,i saw t ! hot beams ( ! ,sun1 toge!r ) ! cold & refre%+ light ( ! ,moon1 did n onely rip5 ,gold1 b also ^? excell5t ,w9es1 & ! be/ ta/$ ,fruits1 yea & ! mo/ contemptible ,h]bs1 & t x gave to all ?+s _! mo/ acceptable ,sav\r2 well did ,i conclude1 t if a conv5i5t ,matrix1 or suitable ,magnet 7 expos$ to ! hot ,sun-beams1 & to ! cold light ( ! ,moon1 t might day & night receive _! ,op]ations2 ,x c\ld n possibly be1 b t ! ,se$s ( ^? 7viz4 ( ,sol & ,lune7 ins9uat+ !mselves into su* a ,magnet1 w pass into mo/ excell5t ,fruit1 & obta9 a p]fect maturation4 ,i did once make trial to see :e!r x w\ld be s or no1 & hav+ artificially prep>$ ,gold & ,silv]1 op5$ !m1 & br\ght !m to a ,magnetical attractive v]tue2 & be+ well mix$1 ,i expos$ !m to ! ,sun & ,moon1 to see & try :at w\ld proce$ !ncefrom4 ,!n aft]w>ds1 suppos+ !m to h /ood long en\gh at ! ,sun & ,moon1 ,i put !m into a small ,glass ,retort1 & plac$ x 9 ,s&1 & sep>at$ 7by di/illation7 all ! moi/ure f ! ,gold5 & ,silv] ,magnet1 t x _h attract$ f ! ,air4 ,i got inde$ a sweet ,wat]1 b yet n )\t ,v]tues4 ,b hav+ adm9i/r$ a /rong] fire to ?is ,magnet1 ,i drew !refrom an a/r+5t ,liquor1 resembl+ a gold5 yell[ ,col\r1 & l to ,gold4 ,i aga9 expos$ ! said dri$ ,magnet to ! beams ( ! ,sun & ,moon1 t x might by !m be impregnat$1 & t ,i might see :e!r or no a ,second1 & m ,bir?s w\ld be produc$1 answ]+ 9 all respects to ! =m]4 ,i doe n d\bt ( !m1 ,i confess b t !y w be ( a l prop]ty & nature z _! ,fa!r & ,"m are1 or inde$ be m fair & excell5t ?an !y be3 ,= t fir/-begott5 (f spr+ br\ght ) x self into ! ,_w a f> m excell5t fairness ?an its ,fa!r _h4 ,f>!r1 br++ ?is ,bir? ( ,sol & ,lune to a m accurate trial1 t s ,i might f9d out its v]tues & efficacy1 ,i fir/ ( all p]ceiv$1 t !re lay hidd5 !re9 7?\gh z yet s ,volatile7 a ,m$ic9e ( great mom5t4 ,& deal+ ) x ^u a c]ta9 "t1 & putt+ a little ( x by *ance ^u ,gold1 ,i f\nd t x made ! ,gold :ite2 & rubb+ ! said ,liquor _m times ^u ! ,gold1 x did at l5g? produce 7or %[ =?7 ! live ,m]cury t lay hidd5 !re91 :i* said ,m]cury ?us liv+ & visible1 ,i extract$ out ( ?is same ,liquor2 b x is bett] n to vivifie x1 b to take x z 'tis born1 & s fix x & make x con/ant4 ,& n[1 ,i suppose1 t su* a ,m]cury z is extract$ out ( ! ,air1 by ,gold & ,silv]1 be+ n s mu* corporeal z spiritual1 is to be acc\nt$ ( z ! true ,m]cury ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,b if n[ any w object & say1 t ?is ,m]cury do? n proce$ =? f ! ,air1 or t x is n extract$ out ( ! beams ( ,sol or ,lune by ! ,magnetick ,gold & ,silv]2 su* a "o may ev5 say :at he please?1 b 9 ! mean "t he w n get ! ?+s he fi%e? =4 ,besides1 ,i d n matt] x s mu*1 viz4 :5ce x arise?1 provid$ ,i c obta9 ! same2 ,if x did proce$ out ( ! ,gold & ,silv]1 x 7 n !re=e to be reject$1 b x w\ld be altoge!r bett] ?an t :i* is made out ( gross ,lead1 nay haply x might become a ,t9cture1 did b any "o "k h[ rightly to h&le x4 ,x is a usual ,prov]b1 t ! ,apple falls n f> f ! ,tree1 & ea* ?+ foll[s ! ,se$s ( its prop] & peculi> nature4 ,by h[ mu* ! nobl] ! ,tree is1 by s mu* ! m wor?y is ! ,wood !re(4 ,! y\ng] sort s+ ov] ! same ,song z ! old ones doe4 ,n[ ^! ,prov]bs d decl>e1 t ! ,fruits are s mu* ! m excell5t1 by h[ mu* a bett] nature ! ,tree is (1 & ?is is a sure rule3 ,& !re=e x necess>ily foll[s1 t su* a ,m]cury z is drawn by ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! ,air1 or do? proce$ b>ely f ,gold & ,silv] mu/ ne$s be f> bett] ?an t :i* ha? its rise f ,lead3 ,& h]e9 ,i acquiesce4 ,let e "o take f !nce :at be/ likes him1 ,i 0 will+ to leave to su* z come aft] me1 ^? ?+s :i* ,i met )all ( s great mom5t4 ,& z conc]n+ ! ,m$ic9al ,v]tues ( ?is ,gold5 ,m]cury1 ,i doe give ?is caution ab\t x1 t if x be us$ z x came ov] at fir/ 9 ! di/illation 9 ,m$ic9e1 because 'tis z yet immature1 & b newly born1 x may "w too /rongly ^u ! ,body ( ,man4 ,x is !re=e bett] t x be fix$ ) "s corporal well-op5$ ,gold1 & s 'twill effect ^? ?+s :i* a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e is onely able to p]=m4 ,i confess t hi!rto ,i h n br\ght x to any con/ancy or fixity1 because ,i h n _h "t ( rightly h&l+ x3 ,9 ! mean :ile !re are o!rs t w set ab\t ?is lab\r1 & w 9 due "t manife/ m ?+s conc]n+ x4 ,let e "o be cont5t !re=e ) ?is pres5t discov]y1 viz4 t a truely live & runn+ ,m]cury may be extract$1 n onely out ( ! s(t & volatile ,metals1 & consequ5tly unripe ones1 b also out ( ! ripe ,metals4 ,& see+ t mo/ ,m5 d\bt mu* ( ! tru? ( su* a ?+1 ,i c\ld n omit ! affirmation ( ! same1 z be+ a mo/ true ?+3 ,he t li/e? may make trial ( ! same4 ',tis en\gh = me to h %[n y ! way4 ,let o!rs likewise publi% some?+1 t s ! tru? :i* ha? be5 s long suppre/ hi!rto1 may at l5g? spr+ =? out ( ! d>kness into light4 ,& n[1 at la/1 let's come to treat ( ,w9e1 & exam9e :at an h>mony & famili>ity !re is 9 x ) ,gold & ,man4 ,,*ap4 ,,xii4 ,%ewe? h[ great h>mony1 famili>ity1 & love1 !re is 9 ,w9e1 ) ,mank9d & ,gold4 ,x is evid5t1 ev5 f ! ,writ+s ( all ! ,philosoph]s1 t ,w9e & ,gold is a :olsome rem$y = ,mank9d1 b yet n 9 su* a gross /ate1 & )\t any prep>ation1 z !y come =? out ( ! ,e>?1 b !y are to be de/roy$1 & _! mo/ pure p>ts to be extract$1 & aga9 conjoyn$4 ,to obta9 ?is knack1 !re h be5 us$ _m ,m5/ruums1 & "o m excell5t ?an ano!r4 ,! common ,_s ( ,w9e ha? no famili>ity at all ) ,gold1 because ( its unripe & combu/ible ,sulphur1 f :i* ,gold is :olly av]se1 z be+ its enemy4 ,?is ?+ ,i h 9 sev]al places ( my ,writ+s made m5tion (1 & h also taught x 9 ?is v ,treatise1 t ,gold be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 ,regia1 & precipitat$ ) ! ,wat] ( ,t>t>1 yields mo/ curi\s f9e ,atoms1 :i* _c be done any o!r k9d ( way4 ,= ! common gross ,w9e1 & ! common sulphure\s & unripe ,t>t> are enemies to ! ,gold1 ! :i* is evid5tly manife/ by ?is prep>ation ( ! mo/ subtile ,calx ( ,gold1 caus$ by ! p\r+ ( ! ,wat] ( ,t>t> !reunto1 :]eby 'tis precipitat$ unto ! bottom4 ,! c]ta9ty ( ! tru? ( ?is ?+ may be ?us tri$1 if a little ,gold be+ dissolv$ 9 ,aq4 ,regis be put into a glass full ( ,rh5i%1 or any o!r %>pi% ,w9e3 ,! ,gold w be pres5tly precipitat$1 by ! ,t>t> :i* is 9 ! ,w9e1 into a t5d] & %9+ ,p[d]1 b x w n 9 a mom5t ( "t settle to ! bottom1 b by little & little4 ,& yet if y put ! ,w9e 9 a ,vessel ov] a fire ( ,coals1 & boil x1 !n w x be spe$ily precipitat$4 ,f :5ce 'tis evid5tly app>5t1 t ,w9e be+ z yet n at all sep>at$ f its impurities1 do? z x 7 diff] f ,gold1 ) a deadly hatr$1 & yet c>ries hidd5 9 its b[els a sub/ance mo/ fri5dly to ! ,gold1 ! :i* w1 9 ! end1 manife/ x self s to be1 :5 ! m gross p>ts are sep>at$ f ! m subtile4 ,basilius tea*e? its prep>ation by a peculi> prop] in/rum5t1 :]e9 7z ,i judge7 ! ,_s ( ,w9e is to be k9dl$ & burnt1 t s by ! burn+ up ( ! ,sulphureity1 ! ,m]curial ,salt may be sep>at$ & caught 9 a cold ,receiv]4 ,& ) ?is v ,salt 7sai? he7 may a ,t9cture be extract$ out ( ,gold1 :i* seems v probable to be s1 if "o c\ld b get or cat* t said ,m]curial ,salt4 ,_m inde$ h attempt$ ?is lab\r1 b p]haps n a man ha? f\nd an answ] to 8 expectation1 :]e ! defect lies1 ,god kn[s4 ,o!rs h mix$ ,gold ) ,alkalies1 & h taught ! extract+ ( a ,t9cture by an ,alkalizat$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* way1 ?\gh !y may doe some:at1 yet x is n ! g5u9e way4 ,also "s h by di/illation gott5 a c]ta9 fi]y ,_s out ( ,t>t>1 & !re) endeav\r$ to conqu] ,gold4 ,"h inde$ is an appe>ance ( "s k9d ( possibility1 b yet ?is ,_s is n to be attempt$ = t1 :i* unlocke? all ! b[els ( ! ,gold2 & t = ?is reason1 because x do? z yet ab\nd ) combu/ible ,sulphur1 to :i* ,gold is a bitt] enemy4 ,b n[ if y w\ld duely joyn ,gold ) ,w9e1 !n mu/ all ! combu/ible ,sulphur 7( ! ,w9e7 be fir/ sep>at$ f its ,m]curial "p1 & ! ,m]cury ( ! ,w9e is to be br\ght by di/illation into a notable fi]y ,_s2 if ?is be n done1 !re w be no great matt]s effect$ ) x4 ,,*ap4 ,,xiii4 ,by :at means su* a ,_s ( ,w9e z do? associate x self to ! ,gold may be prep>$4 ,)\t d\bt _m su* z p]ceive t !re is a possibility ( prep>+ su* a ,_s w be mo/ vehem5tly desir\s to "k ! op]ation1 h[ 'tis to be done4 ,b x is ev5 a wick$ness to ca/ su* a great ,secret be=e ! unwor?y & impure ,sw9e4 ,x !re=e w be suffici5t to %ew bo? t x may be done1 & aft] :at mann]2 ! re/ to be left to ,god4 ,b t ! /udi\s ,arti/ may n be :olly affright$ or kept back1 ,i w "h decl>e1 s mu* z may be suffici5t to any "o t is v]s$ 9 ! ,lab\rs ( ! ,fire1 = ! acquisition ( s great a ,_s3 ,b yet ) ?is proviso1 t he make use ( ,pati5ce 9 8 op]ation1 = ?is "w is n to be dispat*$ 9 a day1 l z t lab\r :i* 9 "o days di/illation af=ds a ,_s out ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 or out ( ,t>t>4 ,no6 ,b ! mann] ( ! "w is ?us3 ,take :ite or r$ ,t>t> 7= bo? ( !m be+ well mundifi$1 are z good "o z ! o!r7 dissolve x 9 ,wat]1 & sep>ate all its gross ,sulphur by a c]ta9 precipitat+ matt]4 ,?is impurity abid+ 9 ! ,wat]1 is to be sep>at$ f ! precipitat$ ,t>t>1 by p\r+ out ! ,wat]1 ! :i* 7,t>t>7 rema9s 9 ! bottom l a sn[y ,s&1 & is to be well purg$ by reit]at$ wa%+s ) ,wat]1 s long untill 7all ! impurities be+ well sep>at$7 ! ,p[d] x self becomes l to ! :ite ,sn[4 ,n[ al?\gh t ?is ,t>t> be mo/ exce$+ :ite1 yet do? x conta9 z yet _m ,sulphure\s ,fces2 :i* be+ black1 d nev] suff] !mselves to be sep>at$ by any ,solutions & ,coagulations1 b x is necess>y t !y be precipitat$ by a c]ta9 precipitat+ matt]4 ,!re=e let t ,t>t> be aga9 dissolv$ 9 pure ,wat]1 & be precipitat$1 ! :i* ,solutions & ,precipitations let be s (t5 & s long repeat$1 untill !re appe> no m black ,fces4 ,?is mo/ pure & mo/ acceptable ,t>t> melte? 9 ! m\?1 & do? almo/ 9 ! mann] ( o!r ,salts easily admit ( ,solution 9 cold wat]4 ,be+ br\ght to ?is pass1 x is r5dr$ fit to be dealt )all 9 ! foll[+ mann]4 ,dissolve "s p\nds ( ?is pure ,t>t> 9 cold wat]1 s z to make x suffici5tly acid4 ,put ?is ,solution 9 "s w>m place1 or r 9 ,horse-dung1 or 9 a w>m ,balneo1 t ! ,t>t> may beg9 to putrefie & lo/ its acidity1 & get a k9d ( sweeti%ness1 :i* be=e x w come to be1 !re is requir$ ! "t ( "s mon?s4 ,aft] x ha? ?us putrefi$1 & lo/ its acidity1 all ! unpr(itable ,wat] is to be evaporat$ by a ,balneum1 untill x become a ?ick & black ,juice l ,honey2 ! :i* be+ set 9 ! ,glass 9 ,s&1 & be+ urg$ ) a /rong] fire ?an 0 made 9 ! ,balneo1 w yield a fi]y ,_s1 & su* an "o z w mix x self ) ,gold dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 & w sep>ate ! pur] p>ts by dige/ion1 & draw !m to x self1 f ! m gross p>ts1 & s w p]=m its (fice 9 ,m$ic9e ev5 to mo/ high admiration4 ,= any "o may easily conjecture t ! mo/ pure p>ts ( ,w9e1 ,salt1 & ,gold w op]ate no evil effect4 ,:at x w p]=m 9 ,metall9e affairs1 ,i doe n z yet "k2 ,b1 )\t "q1 if x be rightly adm9i/r$1 & duely made use (1 x w play its "p v notably4 ,?is op]ation be=e set d[n1 seems easie to be done1 if b>ely look$ on outw>dly1 b !re's m lab\r & tr\ble 9 x ?an "o w\ld imag9e4 ,su* z h n ! gift ( pati5ce1 & kn[s n :at belongs to pati5t work+1 may =be> ?is lab\r4 ,= ! putrefaction proce$s on v sl[ly1 & !re is requir$ ! k ( a matt] precipitat+ ,t>t>1 )\t :i* x w nev] suff] x self to be precipitat$ & purg$1 'tis an h>d ?+ to f9d1 b he t kn[s x1 x r5d]s him all 8 lab\r facile & easie4 ,any impure ,t>t>1 :e!r x be :ite or r$1 may be s wa%$ 9 "o or two h\rs space1 & s purg$1 t 7los+ no?+ save its ,fces7 x w become mo/ :ite1 & mu* m apt = _m op]ations4 ,b my "t w n admit ( treat+ f>!r ( ^! affairs1 x may 7,god will+7 be done aft]w>ds 9 ano!r place4 ,h[ev]1 ?us mu* ,i w yet add m2 ,t if ,_s ( ,w9e br\ght to ! highe/ purity1 s z to reta9 no fil?y sav\r or od\r1 be 9 a due quantity conjoyn$ by ! help ( common ,wat] ) ?is excell5tly well depurat$ ,t>t>1 !re w result f !m two a dr9k ( a mo/ excell5t sav\r1 l to natural ,w9e1 & may be us$ in/ead ( :olsome ,w9e4 ,?is w\ld be a mo/ pr(itable ?+ = ^? t travel1 _h !y b t ,_s ( ,w9e1 & t s excell5tly well prep>$ ,t>t>4 ,= !re is ,wat] to be _h 9 all places1 & s !y may at all times & e :]e make !mselves good ,w9e1 yea s good & s /rong z !y please1 accord+ z !y add m or less ( t ,_s & ,t>t>4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,art w\ld be v pr(itable = ! cold ,c\ntries1 9 :i* ,c\ntries1 9 ! want ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 because no ,w9e gr[s !re1 ! ,_s ( ,corn w p]=m ! same4 ,! *iefe/ knack is1 to be furni%$ ) t ,t>t>1 :i* by an easie ,solution ent]s into 7or is dissolv$ 97 ! ,wat]4 ,b ?is is a bus9ess ( a great] mom5t ?an to be divulg$4 ,i h already op5$ to "s ! mann] ( prep>+ su* a ,t>t>1 :o make x 9 pl5ty1 & s any "o may easily get f !m z mu* z !y %all ne$4 ,besides ! use ( t k9d ( ,t>t>1 conduce? to ! accompli%+ ( _m o!r ?+s1 b n to be spok5 (1 le/ x %\ld prove a detrim5t to su* z "k x4 ,b ,i doe "h truely & s9c]ely affirm1 t :osoev] he be t c )\t wa/ & co/ s prep>e ! common vulg> ,t>t>1 he w be h]eby able to get 8 food & raym5t1 & o!r necess>ies = life1 :]esoev] & 9 :at ,c\ntry soev] he %all abide4 ,?is ?+ w 9 process ( "t h a f>!r progress1 & _m w by ! b5efit !re( live m happily1 & p]=m ?+s incr$ible4 ,i h made a beg9n+1 & ! ,mice %all nev] gnaw (f :at ,i h "h writt51 b contr>ily my ,successors %all enjoy ! same to ,god's glory1 ev5 to ! ,worlds end1 & w 9 ! fir/ place ?ank ,god1 & next him1 me1 z be+ ! ,au?\r & ,reveal] ( ! same4 ,i c\ld reveal _m mo/ pr(itable ?+s t might be done by su* a ,t>t>1 7 x n = injur+ su* z get _! liv+ by x1 & :i* = c]ta9 causes are n at pres5t to be m5tion$4 ,i h said en\gh to ,wise m51 & z = d]id]s & mock]s1 ,i h said too mu*1 = !y w say all are ,lies1 because !y "k n h[ to doe ?us4 ,z to :at app]ta9s to ! use ( ?is "h describ$ ,liquor1 conjoyn$ ( ,gold1 ,t>t>1 & ,salt1 x may s]ve in/ead ( ,aurum ,potabile1 9 all ,sicknesses1 & may be pr(itably adm9i/r$1 9 corroborat+ ! vital ,spirits2 = x do? n discov] its ,v]tues by a rem>kable & visible op]ation1 b x /r5g!ns ! ,body1 & do? v g5tly drive out ,ur9e & ,sweat1 & seldom is x t x provokes to /ool1 unless x be giv5 9 a /rong ,dose4 ,! ,dose is f "o1 two1 ?ree1 six1 n9e ,drops1 ev5 to a ,scruple1 accord+ z ! ,sick is1 9 ,wat]1 ,w9e1 or ,ale1 or o!r ,liquors1 9 a ,morn+ ^u a fa/+ ,/oma*1 & at ,ev5+ aft] ,supp]1 = "s days toge!r4 ,x keeps ! ,body op51 & /r5g!ns ! ,bra91 & all ! ,memb]s4 ,b pr9cipally 7be=e ! use ( ?is ,liquor7 ! ,body be well purg$ ) good purg+ ,rem$ies1 su* z are my purg+ ,gold1 & purg+ ,lune1 because !n ?is ,m$ic9e ( ! said ,gold5 ,liquor op]ates f> bett]1 & m pr(itably4 ,9 us+ x1 y are to obs]ve :e!r or no ! ,excrem5ts become black1 if n1 ! ,dose is s long to be augm5t$ or cont9u$ untill ! ,excrem5ts t come away be ( a black ,col\r4 ,moreov]1 ! ,disease decreas+1 ! ,dose is to be less5$ by little & little1 accord+ z necessity or ! disease requires4 ,^! ?+s ,i ?\ght good1 at ?is "t1 to publi% 9 ! ,f\r? ,"p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,i entreat t e "o w\ld take 9 good "p ^! few ,m$ic9al ,secrets1 b ( v wide & l>ge ext5t4 ,&1 ,god will+1 my ,?ird ,c5tury w %ortly come abroad & pres5t y ) a ,manife/ation ( m excell5t ,m$ic9es1 & o!r pr(itable ,secrets4 ,! ,end ( ! ,f\r? ,"p4 ,,! ,,fif? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,disp5satory4 ,disc\rs+ ( ! true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & ( ^? mo/ ,em95t ,arcana's1 z well ,univ]sal z ,p>ticul>1 :i* are hi!rto unkn[n unto ! ,_w2 by ! help ( :i* unhe>d-( & almo/ incr$ible ,op]ations may be effect$1 n onely 9 ,m$ic9e1 b also 9 ,al*ymy4 ,propos$ by way ( ,"q & ,answ]4 ,"q #a4 ,:e!r or no x is a ?+ possible 9 nature = su* a ,t9cture1 or s ,univ]sal a ,m$icam5t to be prep>$1 z by ! help ( :i*1 bo? ! ,bodies ( ,m5 & ,metals may be promot$ unto an high]1 bett]1 & m noble ,degree or ,ess5ce8 ,answ]4 ,x is n at all to be d\bt$ (1 =1 z well ! ,au?ority ( s _m & s great ,m5 7:o confess by _! ,writ+s :i* !y h publi%$ t !y h made ! same7 z daily exp]i5ce demon/rates ! same to be a tru?1 void ( any d\bt4 ,"q #b4 ,if ^? ?+s :i* s _m illum9at$ ,philosoph]s h writt5 ( ?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e be true2 h[ comes x to pass1 t ?\gh almo/ ! :ole ,_w se>* aft] ! same1 yet sc>ce "o ( s _m ?\s&s is ma/] ( ! same1 & t ! greate/ "p ( ! inquisitors aft] x1 wa/ _! ,e/ates 9 ! se>* to no purpose8 ,answ]4 ,! ,art is n to be blam$1 because ( ! fruitless endeav\rs ( s v _m m5 t s gre$ily gape aft] s great a treasure2 b ! fault is to be imput$ to _! own selves1 = !y are h]eto driv5 & /irr$ up by _! insatiable covet\sness & unju/ int5tions1 to make _! se>* aft] s div9e a gift1 & _! design is to scrape up to !mselves1 by ! help !re(1 great ,ri*es & ,hon\rs1 little ?9k+ t ,god always ha? & /ill do? be/[ 8 gifts ^u su* z are upright & s9c]e1 & :o doe n onely daily pray unto him = ! same1 b d also se>* aft] !m ) uncessant ,lab\rs4 ,?is ! ,apo/le himself do? witness 9 express words1 say+1 ,x is n ( him t wills1 nor ( him t runs1 b ( ,god t %ews m]cy4 ,& yet ! extreamly bl9d$ ,_w believes x n1 nor propose? unto x self any o!r ,scope ?an ! scrap+ toge!r ( ,gold & ,silv] "r or wrong1 & fa9 w\ld z x 7 wre/ ?is s great a treasure out ( ! h&s ( ,god2 & hav+ gott5 x1 add fewel to _! malice1 pride1 & impiety2 ,& s by ?is means1 m ne>ly approa* 7ev5 9 ?is life7 to ! ,devil ! ,fa!r ( all wick$ness1 & be at la/ pla9ly l him4 ,& ?is n[ is ! prim>y & pr9cipal cause1 :y s v _m z are busi$ ab\t ! se>* ( s great a treasure1 d lose bo? _! lab\r & exp5ce4 ,"q #c4 ,b are !re no o!r imp$im5ts t pres5t !mselves1 & :i* may be an h9drance & b> ev5 aga9/ pi\s m5 too1 & su* z lead a blameless life be=e ,god & ,man1 :]eby !y _c h admission to ! k ( s great a ,m$icam5t8 ,answ]4 ,yes v]ily1 !re are exce$+ _m1 or almo/ innum]able imp$im5ts t lie 9 ! way1 & %ut up ! passage ev5 aga9/ ! approa*es ( pi\s m5 to s great a "w1 ?\gh !y attempt ! same too ) a good int5tion1 & d sue unto ,god by _! daily pray]s1 & make _! se>* ) a mo/ dilig5t m$itation1 & cont9ual ,lab\rs !reab\t4 ,"q #d4 ,:at are ^? imp$im5ts1 ,i pray8 ,answ]4 ,to reckon up all ^? imp$im5ts ap>t1 & to set d[n ea* ( !m s cle>ly z = e "o to und]/& & appreh5d ! same1 _c at pres5t be done2 nei!r is x necess>y to m5tion all1 = x w\ld n onely am\nt to a great ,volume1 b w\ld also be a bur!n to ! ,read]1 & be r an h9drance ?an an imitation & enc\ragem5t unto him conc]n+ ! atta9m5t ( ! k ( s great a "w4 ,b yet t ,i may satisfie 9 "s sort1 ! desires ( "s or o!r1 ,i w rec\nt "s ( ! *iefe/ ( ^? imp$im5ts1 by ! k ( :i*1 e "o may "k ! reasons t are wont to /ave (f ev5 pi\s m5 f s great a ,secret4 ,n4 ,b4 ,fir/ ( all !re=e1 !re are a _m t h n means necess>y or requisite to beg9 & p]fect ! ,"w )all1 ?\gh !y h a good ,judgm5t1 & are inflam$ ) an ard5t desire ( se>*+ aft] nature & its miracul\s effects1 & doe n at all fe>1 nor are disc\rag$ at ! h>d lab\rs t are necess>ily requisite to ,*ymical ,op]ations4 ,su* m5 !re=e z ^! are 7be+ /irr'd up by a s+ul> c&\r & s9c]ity ( m9d to a love ( hone/y7 doe n ?ru/ !mselves =w>d aft] ! mann] ( impi\s & deceitfull ,impo/ors & sl&]\s ,vagrants t ?ir/ aft] no?+ b ,gold1 & pret5d to "s gre$y ,mis]1 t !y w tea* him ! mak+ ( ! ,philosoph]'s ,/one 7! k ( :i* !mselves are cle>ly de/itute (47 ,no6 b !y ev5 loa? su* va9 acqua9tance1 & disda9 t despicable "n ( ,gold mak]s1 & cont5t !mselves r to set at home1 & enjoy ^? few ?+s :i* ,god ha? v\*saf$ to be/[ ^u !m1 ?an to turn ,p>asytes1 & live 9 ! ,c\rts ( ,pr9ces & great ,m51 :]e !y mu/ /rive by a ,fox-l subtilty to please e "o1 & to b[ ! head to ea* %\ld]1 & to scrape ) 8 feet4 ,?is n[ is ! fir/ imp$im5t1 :i* keeps (f n a few good ,m5 f ! possession ( s great a ,secret4 ,besides1 !re are n a few ( ?is sort1 t briefly & cursorily runn+ ov] ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s )\t any s]i\s m$itation ^u ! ?+ !y read1 or )\t und]/&+ ( ! same1 d ?9k !mselves ma/]s ( a great deal ( ,wis$om1 & firmly p]swade !mselves1 t if !y h a little smat* ( ,le>n+1 & h b ! k ( a ,tongue or two1 & h b by "s ,anagrams pleasantly t+l+ 9 ! ,e>s ( "s great ,m51 soo?'d _! m9ds a little1 & wip'd !m ( "s ( _! ,silv]1 ! f9d+ out ( s great a my/]y _c possibly escape _! pr(\nd ,s*ol>%ip1 b !y mu/ ne$s cat* x4 ,b yet 7by _! leave7 !y are q out1 & full well are !y kn[n unto ,god1 :o )-holds f ^? pr\d d]id]s1 & envi\s contemn]s ( ! tru?1 8 b5$iction1 & leaves !m wall[+ 9 _! c\rtly pa/imes s long1 untill at l5g? 7aft] _! turn+ & apply+ !mselves f "o fooli% deceiv$ man to ano!r1 & s on7 !y doe !mselves lay op5 _! own gross ignorance & mo/ fil?y %ifts1 :i* !y h wrapt ov] ) su* a dete/able babl+1 & by ! fruitlesness ( ! ev5t %ew t _! l>ge promises ( gold5 ,m\nta9s are mo/ va9 & idle4 ,& h]eupon _! hopes ( hav+ ! ,philosoph]'s ,/one 7:i* !y seek = me]ly to advance _! pride1 & ! m easily to suppress ! tru?7 vani%+ away ) ! smoak1 !y lose all _! cr$it & _! good report1 & c f9d no m su* cr$ul\s p]sons t w suff] !mselves to be soo!d by _! mo/ va9 promises4 ,& ?is is ano!r k9d ( ^? t be/[ _! lab\r 9 va9 ab\t ?is s great a "w1 :o doe !reby add a great load to _! wick$ness1 by wa/+ o!r m5s goods1 & deceiv+ ! too cr$ul\s1 & ru9+ o!rs z well z !mselves4 ,!re are yet a ?ird k9d ( errone\s se>*]s1 & :o deceive !mselves ) _! va9 lab\r1 & !y are su* z be+ a little too cr$ul\s & simple :5 !y h light$ ^u "s ( ! ,philosoph]s ,writ+s1 & read :at va/ treasures are to be gott5 by ,*ymical ,lab\rs1 doe pres5tly feel an it*+ desire aft] ,gold1 & be+ inflam$ ) ! covet\s desire ( su* hungry treasures1 doe apply !mselves ) unwa%5 h&s 7z we may s say7 to ! read+ ( ! same1 & !n foll[ ! b>e lett] 9 _! op]ations4 ,f :5ce x comes to pass1 t 7all ?+s be+ obscure & d>k to !m1 be+ ignorant & unskilfull1 & ! light ( nature n %9+ ^u !m7 !y w&] f ! "r pa?1 & imm]se !mselves 9 ! fruitless attempts ( va9 ,lab\rs4 ,"s !re are t h inde$ "s k9d ( k ( manag+ ! ,fire1 & :o doe v dilig5tly read ov] ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 b yet are q conf\nd$ by _! read+ !m1 see+ t !y _c f9d out ! true ,fire1 & true matt] ( ! ,/one1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s h s obscurely & s v>i\sly writt5 (4 ,= "s ( !m tea* ! mak+ ( ! ,/one out ( fixt ,gold & ,silv]1 & n out ( ! o!r immature & volatile ,m9]als1 because :at a ,man s[es1 t he reaps2 o!rs tell u ! q contr>y1 & say t !re _c be any bett] ?+ made ( fixt ,gold & ,silv]1 see+ !y are already br\ght by nature unto t p]fection z n to be r$uceable into _! fir/ matt]1 out ( :i* 7said fir/ matt]7 !y affirm t _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e is to be made1 & n ( fixt ,gold & ,silv]3 ,& !re=e reject+ fixt ,gold & ,silv]1 !y say t ! fir/ ,entities 7( ! said ,sol & ,lune7 be+ yet ,volatile1 are ! true fir/ matt] ( ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 because !y are z yet immature 7z !y phrase x7 & t5d]1 & fit = ! mak+ ( ^? ?+s :i* we are desir\s to accompli%1 :i* 7!y tell u7 _c be possibly made out ( ^? two fix$ bodies4 ,& to help =w>d yet m confusion1 ! multiplicity & v>iety ( names1 :i* ! matt] ( ! ,philosoph]s is /il$1 is no mean imp$im5t to ! und]/&+4 ,"o bids u seek x 9 ,vitriol1 ano!r 9 ,m]cury1 "s 9 ,saturn1 o!rs 9 ,magnesia3 ,& ?us is t matt] deciph]$ by v>i\s & innum]able names1 insomu* t x is impossible b t he :o is ignorant1 & n well v]s$ 9 ^! affairs %\ld be hurri$ into v>i\s d\bts & p]plexities1 be+ cle>ly ignorant :e!r or no ! ,philosoph]s mean ! common ,vitriol1 or a ,vitriol extract$ out ( ! fix$ ,metals1 especially see+ !y too & ag5 affirm1 t _! ,vitriol ,m]cury & ,saturn are n ^? vulg> ,metals ( ,gold1 ,quicksilv]1 & ,lead4 ,:o !re=e ,i pray c\ld be s wise & prud5t z to rid himself out ( ! s _m confus$ & intricate w9d+s ( ?is ,labyr9?8 ,ev5 h5ce x is t ! mo/ le>n$ & dilig5t se>*]s h be5 w\nd into s _m errone\s ,lab\rs1 nor c\ld by any means get cle> ( ^? h$g'd up turn+s4 ,nay yet m1 ! incon/ancy ( su* z lab\r is no small imp$im5t1 :o 7%\ld !y h ! matt]7 w\ld n p]fect ! same by reason ( _! fickle incon/antness4 ,= if ! ,/one does n pres5tly come =?1 & make !m ma/]s ( :at !y desire1 away !y ?r[ _! ,books & tread ^u !m1 & load ! ,au?\rs ) curses & imprecations1 accus+ !m ( wick$ deceit1 9 t !y h n writt5 cle> en\gh = e "o to und]/& s great an ,art at ! v fir/ da%1 & to become a ma/] ( su* a notable treasure )\t any lab\r at all4 ,y %all likewise meet ) "s t are s v wise z t x seems no ways likely unto !m1 t s div9e a gift c be prep>$ out ( s vile abject1 & contemptible ?+s1 :5as ?\gh 7by _! leave7 e good ?+ 7= ! mo/ "p7 is wont to be abject & mean1 & n preci\s1 witness ,s&iv[1 :o tells u t he _h decl>$ ! :ole ,"w to n a few1 ev5 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 b 7by reason ( ! meanness ( ! same7 !y judg$ x to be b ( small mom5t1 believ+ t no good c\ld possibly proce$ !ncefrom4 ,besides too1 x (t times happ5s t ev5 _m ( ^? :o by _! read+ & dilig5t scrut9y h atta9$ ! k ( ! true matt]1 are not)/&+ t ignorant ( ! true ,fire t gives ,t9cture unto t true matt]1 & !re=e _c be ma/]s ( _! wi%es & desires4 ,inf9ite is ! numb] ( ^! & su* l ob/acles :i* impead1 & ret>d ! desir\s se>*]s aft] s great a ,"w4 ,= _m !re be t seek1 b few are !y t f9d4 ,"q #e4 ,:e!r or no ! ,philosoph]s d s mu* diff] among/ ea* o!r1 z t "o ha? prep>$ t ,univ]sal ,m$icam5t ( ?is matt]1 & ano!r ( t8 ,answ]4 ,yea1 v]ily !y seem mu* to diff] among/ !mselves1 nor onely z to ! ext]nal ,lett]1 b _! ,op9ions also t conc]n ! v matt] x self are v v>i\s & discrepant1 b yet z to ! ,basis & ,fundam5tals ( ! tru?1 !re !y are ( "o m9d1 ?\gh "o ha? prep>$ 8 univ]sal ,m$icam5t ( "o matt]1 & ano!r ( ano!r matt]1 & h ea* 7aft] ! f9i%+ ( _! ,"w7 describ$ ! op]ation agreeable to _! own way ( proce$+4 ,"q #f4 ,:e!r or no !re are m univ]sal matt]s ?an "o1 out ( :i* ! univ]sal ,t9cture is prep>$8 ,answ]4 ,z f> =? z we c ga!r f ! ,writ+s1 bo? ( ! ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,philosoph]s1 !y h n onely us$ div]s matt]s1 b also diff]5t ways ( op]ation1 9 ! prep>+ ( _! ,t9ctures3 ,b ! ,t9cture be+ acquir$1 ea* _h an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & 0 !re)all cont5t1 ?\gh 7,i confess7 "o ,m$ic9e 0 m virtu\s & efficaci\s ?an ano!r4 ,"q #g4 ,:i* ( ! ,metals & ,m9]als are to be acc\nt$ ( z ! true matt] ( ! ,/one8 ,answ]4 ,if y %\ld onely m9d ! lit]al s5ce1 ! ,philosoph]s !n seem to "k a way ( prep>+ _! ,t9cture1 n onely out ( all ! ,metals1 b ev5 out ( ! ,m9]als too3 ,= !y h impos$ s _m names ^u _! matt]1 call+ x "o :ile ,gold1 ano!r :ile ,silv]1 or ,m>s1 or ,saturn1 yea & ,magnesia1 ,ars5ick1 ,sulphur1 ,soot1 ,ur9e1 ,blood1 ,sp]m1 ,m5/ruum1 & ,i "k n h[ _m absurd names1 :i* h s$uc$ ! unskilfull ,se>*]s into v>i\s err\rs1 :]eby !y h be/[$ _! ,lab\rs1 & sp5t _! ,e/ates ^u unpr(itable matt]s1 & s lo/ bo? _! ,pa9s & ,*>ges4 ,"q #h4 ,:e!r or n ! ,t9cture may n be extract$ z well out ( fixt ,gold & ,silv] z out ( ! o!r imp]fect ,metals1 & immature & volatile ,m9]als1 see+ t ! ,philosoph]s say1 t all ! ,m9]als & ,metals h _! orig9al out ( "o & ! same root1 & d agree z to _! inw>d ,ess5ce1 ! diff]5ce t is betwe5 !m consi/+ onely 9 ! purity or impurity1 & 9 ! fixity or volatility ( !m4 ,if !re=e ! pure be b sep>at$ f ! impure1 & ,%ell f ! ,k]nel1 t sep>at$ purity ( ! imp]fect ,metals w give ! same t ! mo/ pure ,gold & ,silv] w4 ,nay m1 if x 7 necess>y x m\ght easily be demon/rat$1 t a true ,t9cture1 & :olsome = bo? ! bodies ( ,m5 & ,metals1 may n onely be prep>$ out ( any ,metal & ,m9]al1 b ev5 out ( ! ,vegetables & ,animals !mselves too1 & t by reason ( _! includ$ ,sulphur1 :i* is ! ,fa!r & ,orig9al ( all ! ,metals8 ,answ]4 ,b :at ne$ is !re ( seek+ t 9 f> remote places1 :i* (f]s x self ne>] at h&8 wisely !re=e did ! ,philosoph]s reject all ! ,vegetables & ,animals1 & o!r ! l unpr(itable ?+s1 z to ! mak+ ! univ]sal ,t9cture1 !y expresly advis$ u1 t su* ?+s z y desire to reap1 y mu/ s[2 & t he t ?9ks ) himself ( be/[+ 8 lab\rs ab\t su* op]ation1 mu/ beg9 ) ^? ?+s t nature ha? left (f at & c\ld n advance to a f>!r p]fection4 ,& :at else ,i pray d ,arti/s seek = b ,gold & ,silv]8 if s1 !n 7z ! ,philosoph]s d s]i\sly admoni% u7 we mu/ take _! ,se$s & ,s[ !m1 if we w\ld ,reap a mu* augm5t$ & exalt$ ,crop ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,"q #i4 ,if ! case /&s ?us ) ^! lab\rs1 z t ^? ?+s :i* are s[n1 are aga9 reap$ 9 a multipli$ encrease1 :y is n ! mo/ noble ,se$ ( ,gold onely s[n8 ,:at ne$ is !re ( add+ ,silv] !reunto :i* !re's no appe>ance 7z to ! outside view7 ( any col\r4 ,answ]4 ,al?\gh !re be n any app>5t col\r 9 ! ,silv]1 yet is x c]ta9 t !re lies abundance ( col\r !re9 hidd51 :i* not)/&+ does n dissolve x self be=e x is unlockt & inv]t$ by ! lab\r & help ( ! true ,*ymick ,art1 & t its ext]nal :it5ess be hidd51 & its int]nal r$ness be br\ght =? to light4 ,= v]ily a true ,t9cture necess>y = ! transmutation ( ! ,metals c nev] be prep>$ out ( b>e simple ,gold1 )\t an addition ( ,silv] !reunto3 ,= ,silv] is ! ,matrix ( ,gold1 9 :i*1 ?is 7z be+ ! mascul9e ,se$7 g]m9ates1 gr[s & multiplies its col\r4 ,"q #aj4 ,?is seems to e body a wond] t a r$ col\r %\ld also lie hidd5 9 :ite ,silv]1 see+ t !re are n a few :o ?9k t ev5 ,gold x self does n conta9 m ( col\r ?an x ne$s = its own self4 ,h[ !re=e mu/ ?is be und]/ood8 ,answ]4 ,z to ?is1 y mu/ n at all m9d ! ext]nal %ape1 b t :i* lies occultly hidd54 ,! int]nal p>ts ( any ,se$ are n visible to ! sight1 z = example4 ,a ,vegetable ,se$ pres5ts y n ) ! sight ( any v>i\s col\rs1 b :5 x is committ$ to ! ,e>? z to its ,matrix1 x !n s5ds =? fir/ gre5 ,spr\ts1 !n ,/alks1 !n ,leaves1 aft] :i* succe$ mo/ curi\sly pa9t$ col\rs1 t at la/ ! ,se$ comes =? ) an incr$ible augm5tation1 all :i* 7 n visible 9 ! b>e ,se$4 ,consid] also ! ,egg ( any ,bird1 9 :i* no body c disc]n any ,bird1 consi/+ ( su* div]s & v>i\s ,memb]s1 & adorn$ ) su* delicate ,fea!rs a=e ! said ,bird is hat*t1 ! ,egg be+ rip5$ by an ext]nal *]i%+ heat4 ,"q #aa4 ,?is similitude ( ! ,se$ ( a ,vegetable1 & ( a ,bird1 do? n a little enlight5 my m9d & give me enc\ragem5t to believe3 ,i d !re=e firmly believe t !re is hidd5 an abundance ( col\r n onely 9 yell[ ,gold1 b also 9 :ite ,silv] x self too1 insomu* t ,i d assur$ly p]swade my self1 t a con/ant & mo/ high ,t9cture may easily be prep>$ out ( ,gold & ,silv]1 & t x is a v difficult matt] to prep>e a p]man5t ,fire-brook+ ,t9cture out ( ! imp]fect ,metals & immature ,m9]als 7?\gh !y also hide )9 _! inside b[els mo/ exquisite col\rs7 by reason ( t imp]fection & unrip5ess :i* !y lie "u4 ,answ]4 ,y\r judgm5t & op9ion is true4 ,= al?\gh1 ! less] ,metals1 z also ! ,m9]als !mselves too d hide )9 _! b[els1 ! mo/ high col\rs1 & ?\gh ^? v col\rs may easily be sep>at$ f _! unpr(itable bodies1 yet not)/&+ !re is requisite to su* op]ations a long space ( "t1 great exp5ce1 & h>d lab\r1 viz4 to make su* ,t9ctures con/ant1 p]man5t1 & fixt by ! common ,fire ( ,wood & ,coals4 ,b yet he t kn[s ! secret ,fire ( ! ,philosoph]s1 w easily give unto su* ,t9ctures t con/ancy 9 ! ,fire t is requisite1 :i* o!rwise1 & by ! common ,fire1 w v difficultly & h>dly ev] be effect$4 ,= example1 common wat] w always rema9 wat]1 & !re=e w nev] be br\ght into a /ony or metallick nature by ! ,fire ( ,wood or ,coals4 ,b a ?+ may be easily r$uc$ unto t :i* x 0 be=e3 ,if an h>d ,/one be turn$ into pure wat]1 x may be r$uc$ 7ev5 by ! help ( ! common ,fire7 out ( t same ,wat] into a m pure ,/one1 & s is x likewise ) a ,metal1 if treat$ ) ! same op]ation4 ,b yet ,i d n d5y b t ev5 any common wat]1 or any ,/one may be *ang$ into a ,metal1 b !n ,i say1 x mu/ be done by ! help1 n ( ! common ,fire1 b ( ! ,fire ( ! ,wise ,m51 by :i* ,fire1 ev5 ! ,wat]s are wont to be *ang$ into ,metals 9 ! ,e>?3 ,= all ,metals & all ,/ones h _! rise out ( ! ,wat]1 & 7 at fir/ ,wat]4 ,:osoev] !re=e do? well & ?r\ghly "k ?is secret ,fire1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s h always ) _! utmo/ dilig5ce & c>e conceal$1 he may "w ^u all ! fir/ be+s ( ,gold & ,silv]1 z common ,sulphur1 ,m]cury1 ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 ,cobolt1 & o!rs ( t k9d1 & transmute !m into r$ & :ite ,t9ctures4 ,b if he has no k at all ( ! same1 let him 9 ,god's "n apply himself onely to fixt ,gold & ,silv]1 & hav+ volatiliz$ !m1 turn !m into ,wat]1 & aga9 turn ?is same ,wat] into a fix$ ,/one1 :i* if he br+s b to pass1 he ent]s ^u ! ne>e/ way1 & w be a ma/] ( t :i* he be/[s 8 lab\r 9 ! se>* (4 ,"q #ab4 ,if ?is be ! mo/ comp5di\s way ( gett+ ! ,philosoph]s ,t9cture1 viz4 out ( ^? kn[n ,metals1 z fixt ,gold & ,silv]2 ,:y d "s ( ! ,philosoph]s write t _! ,sol & ,lune is n t common & well kn[n ,gold & ,silv]1 & t z well ! ,poor z ! ,ri* h t ,sol & ,lune z is !irs1 & may easily prep>e ! ,t9cture x self !re out (2 s t 7x seems7 all su* z busie !mselves 9 ! se>*+ aft] t mo/ em95t ,m$ic9e 9 ! common ,gold & ,silv]1 d extreamly err8 ,answ]4 ,^! ,philosoph]s t reject ! common & well kn[n ,gold & ,silv]1 7 cle>ly ignorant ( ! k ( mak+ ( ! ,t9cture out ( !m1 :i* _h !y b kn[n & well und]/ood1 !y w\ld n s confid5tly h affirm$ su* a ?+ 9 _! ,writ+s4 ,b =asmu* z !y knew b t "o way ( mak+ ! ,t9cture our ( ! volatile ,m9]als1 & t t way ( mak+ x ) fixt ,gold & ,silv] 0 unkn[n unto !m1 !y c\ld n m5tion unto u any o!r way ?an _! own2 :]eas ?\gh !re are n a few ( ! ,philosoph]s1 t on ! o!r h& comm5d unto u ! common ,gold & ,silv]1 & reject all ! o!r ,metals4 ,nor is ! numb] too v small1 ( su* z d confess1 t ! ,t9cture may be made ( ! m imp]fect ,metals1 & volatile ,m9]als1 b yet ) ?is caution1 t "o subject is mu* easi]1 spe$i]1 & bett] to op]ate ^u ?an ano!r is4 ,no ,man c all at once cle>ly "k & appreh5d e ?+1 & !re=e x w\ld be mu*2 bett] = a man to judge onely ( ! ?+s he kn[s1 & n c5sure ! ?+s he is ignorant (1 t s ! ,_w may n by ?is means be /uft ) s _m ,writ+s :i* ?w>t "o ano!r4 ,"s !re are :o p]swade !mselves1 t 7:5 !y d at long run arrive by _m turn+s & w9d+s unto ! wi%t = place7 !re is no c]ta9]1 nor m comp5di\s way ?an t :i* !y took 9 mak+ _! ,j\rney4 ,h5ce x is1 t ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s are s involv$ ) intricate op9ions1 out ( :i* no body c well free himself1 unless ! :ole k ( nature be op5$ unto him3 ,b see+ ! numb] ( su* is v small1 !re=e x mu/ ( necessity foll[1 t !y :o err are v _m1 & t !y :o become ma/]s ( ! tru?1 are b a v few4 ,"q #ac4 ,:at !re=e is x t is necess>y = u to "k1 or :at ?+s mu/ we be furni%$ )all1 :5 we apply our m9ds to ! se>* ( s great a secret8 ,answ]4 ,=asmu* z ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e is ! gift ( ,god1 & n ( ,man1 x is b j1 t ! same be s\ght = at ! h&s ( ,god1 & n ( ,m51 :o 79 "o night & by a ,dream7 c reveal ^? ?+s1 :i* a ,man w n get all 8 life long by 8 read+ ( ! _m intricate ,books extant2 ,& ?us mu* do? ,david tea* u1 say+1 ,9 va9 d y rise up e>ly1 & g to ,b$ load5 ) c>es1 = ,god be/[s 8 gifts ^u ^? t love him1 ev5 :il/ !y ,sleep4 ,"q #ad4 ,by :at means may a gift s div9e be obta9$ f ,god8 ,answ]4 ,by daily pray+ unto him1 & by accompany+ y\r ,pray]s ) daily & dilig5t ,lab\r4 ,= ,pray]s alone wont s]ve turn1 unless ! read+ ( good ,au?\rs1 & cont9u$ ,lab\r be also adjoyn$ !reunto4 ,god reveals 8 good ?+s to mortal ,m51 by _! s]i\s ,pray]s1 & cont9ual ,lab\rs4 ,"q #ae4 ,are all ,m5 fit to beg s great a gift at ,god's h&s1 )\t any diff]5ce at all1 or do? s great a secret require onely "s p>ticul> ,m5's ,supplications1 & n admit e "o1 z if all 7 fitt$ !reunto8 ,answ]4 ,v]ily e body is n fit or wor?y to be a ma/] ( ! same4 ,= %\ld x be grant$ e "o1 ?is s exquisite an ,art1 & ( s great a conc]nm5t1 w\ld become z common z ! bak+ ( ,bread1 & brew+ ( ,ale1 b ?is is contr>y to ! comm& ( ,god1 :o wills n1 t ! ,goat %\ld h s long a ,tail z ! ,c[1 = s 9 ,pride %e may smite out h] own ,eyes4 ,god well kn[s :51 & :]e to give1 & :o x is t m]its su* great fav\rs4 ,b h[ev] ?is is an und\bt$ tru? t ! pr\d %all nev] obta9 any good ?+ at ! h&s ( ,god4 ,:osoev] !re=e has a desire aft] great ?+s1 let him ?r\ghly se>* 8 he>t1 & see if x be upright & s9c]e t[>ds ,god1 or no1 & x is necess>ily exp$i5t = him well to exam9e himself1 7be=e he sets ab\t ! ,lab\rs ( s great an ,arcanum7 = ?is reason1 le/ x %\ld happ5 to him1 z x did to t ambiti\s & pr\d ,gue/1 :o 7z ,*ri/ tea*e?7 sate himself d[n 9 ! *iefe/ place ( ! ,fea/1 :i* he 0 n wor?y (1 & 0 aft]w>ds con/ra9$ 7to 8 great %ame & reproa*7 to yield ! same to a wor?i] & hone/] ,man ?an himself4 ,"q #af4 ,h[ mu/ su* a ,man be qualifi$1 t desires to obta9 f ,god by 8 ,pray]s1 s great a secret1 & by 8 ,lab\rs to br+ x to a f9al end8 ,answ]4 ,fir/ ( all an ,arcanum ( s great an importance requires a free ,man1 & su* an "o z is n b\nd to any o!r1 nor intangl$ ) any o!r humane affairs1 t s be+ 9 a quiet & sil5t possiture1 he may by 8 daily ,pray]s sue unto ,god = 8 ,bless+1 & may be at leisure cont9ually to read good ,au?\rs1 & to let no "t slip :]e9 8 ,lab\rs are requir$4 ,!n f>!r1 su* a ,man mu/ likewise be pi\s & lib]al1 & =w>d 9 help+ ( ! ,poor3 he mu/ also be no ,tatl]1 he mu/ h a good & s\nd m9d1 & be giv5 to temp]ance & sobriety4 ,he mu/ n d z ! rov+ ,m\ntebank do?1 ins9uat+ himself "o :ile into ?is ,man's ,acqua9tance1 ano!r :ile into t ,mans3 ,he mu/ n be ov] cr$ul\s1 pres5tly to believe e ones pret5sion3 ,he mu/ n m9d 8 sole b5efit nor be prone to covet\sness1 & aim at grasp+ all unto himself4 ,he mu/ n be ( an uncon/ant m9d1 b expect & wait = 7) a pati5t & con/ant ,resolution7 ! end ( t :i* 8 desire incl9es him to1 & !re=e he mu/ n be pres5tly enrag$1 or be affect$ ) a we>isomness if x %\ld s happ5 unto him z n to h e ?+ pres5tly answ]+ 8 expectation4 ,he does n propose unto himself ! gett+ ( great hon\rs 9 ! ,_w1 & ( hav+ 9 8 h&s p[] & au?ority1 b r aims at ! hon\r ( ,god1 & ! help+ & succ\r+ ! poor sick & di/ress$ ones4 ,f>!r yet1 he mu/ be furni%$ ) necess>y means1 le/ he be con/ra9$ ?r\gh ! want ( ,coals1 ,mat]ials1 & o!r necess>ies1 to leave (f ! ,"w he has begun4 ,b he mu/ especially h ,god always be=e 8 ,eyes1 & expect ! happy ev5t f him alone1 & attribute no?+ at all to 8 own peculi> ,wis$om1 & be daily at 8 ,pray]s1 & lab\r )\t ceas+1 & ) a pati5t m9d wait on ! ,"l = a successfull end4 ,briefly he t is /udi\s aft] su* a secret1 mu/ s lead 8 life1 z to walk unblamably bo? be=e ,god & ,man4 ,"q #ag4 ,:i* ( ^! two ways is mo/ safe & mo/ easie = ! atta9m5t ( ?is div9e gift1 t :i* makes use ( ! common ,gold & ,silv]1 or t :i* use? ! unkn[n1 & z yet volatile ,gold ( ! ,philosoph]s8 ,answ]4 ,y mu/ "k t bo? ways are good1 & lead y on to y\r wi%$ end1 if !y be b rightly & ord]ly accord+ to ,art proce$$ )all4 ,"q #ah4 ,by :at means %all an unskilfull beg9n]1 & "o :o is ignorant ( s great an ,art1 ent] ^u ! "r way1 & n err1 :5as he ha? n any "o to guide him z x 7 along by ! h&8 ,answ]4 ,:o %ew$ ! way unto ! o!r ,philosoph]s t 7 be=e u8 7 n all ( !m 7"s few except$ :o confess t !y le>n$ ! ,art f good ,fri5ds7 con/ra9$ to le>n ! same out ( ! ,books ( ! ,anci5ts1 & by ! div9e ,revelation8 ,"q #ai4 ,:]e may a ,man f9d su* good & well dispos$ ,fri5ds :o w %ew ! way to him t is unskilfull8 ,answ]4 ,su* m5 are wondr\s r>e1 & inde$ good reason h !y s to be1 & to deal w>ily & wisely 9 reveal+ su* notable secrets4 ,x is n engrav5 on ea* ,man's ,=ehead1 :e!r he be good or evil2 we r>ely meet ) any example1 :]eby x ha? appe>$1 t ev5 a ,fa!r ha? disclos$ to 8 ,son s great a secret be=e 8 dea?4 ,nay m1 if ,p>5ts h left ought writt5 = _! ,*ildr5 at _! dea?2 yet ha? x be5 s intricate z t !y c\ld n d any good on x )\t div9e ,revelation4 ,& ^u ?is v acc\nt h div]s su* desi/$ f ! "w1 f9d+ t ! ,writ+s :i* _! ,p>5ts left !m 7 fully z h>d to be und]/ood z ^? writt5 by o!r ,au?\rs1 & :i* 7 n p5n$ & publi%$ = ! sake ( _! ,*ildr51 b = ! sake ( all o!rs 9 g5]al4 ,"q #bj4 ,:at use are su* intricate & obscure ,writ+s (8 w\ld x n h be5 bett] t !y _h n ,writt5 at all8 ,if !y _h b onely disclos$ ! true matt]1 x w\ld h af=d$ ! se>*+ inquir]s m light1 & !y w\ld h be5 able m easily to h appreh5d$ ! tru?8 ,answ]4 ,no surely1 x w\ld n h be5 bett]1 if !y _h pass$ ov] s weighty a ?+ 9 sil5ce4 ,:5ce ,i pray %\ld we _! ,success\rs h kn[n1 t !re is su* an excell5t ,m$icam5t 9 nature8 ,! ,books !y h writt5 d remove f u ev5 e ,scruple ( d\bt1 & cause u to believe1 t !re ha? be51 is1 & may be made su* an univ]sal ,m$icam5t1 if ,god p]mits4 ,! reason :y !y h n jumpt toge!r 9 disclos+ ! matt] ( ! ,/one ) "o unanim\s cons5t1 is ?is1 because "o us$ ?is matt]1 ano!r t1 = ! mak+ ( _! univ]sal ,t9cture1 & s ea* ( !m h describ$ ! way ( mak+ ! same aft] 8 own way4 ,h5ce x is1 t "o ha? deliv]$ ?is mann]1 b ano!r t ha? proce$$ ano!r way c\ld n give u ! self same accompt ( mak+ x j z ! o!r did1 b ha? h9t$ unto u onely1 ! way :i* he himself us$4 ,! greate/ diff]5ce is ab\t ! matt] onely ( ! ,/one2 "o "p ( !m sai? t ! common & fixt ,sol & ,luna is ! matt] ( ! ,/one1 & lays by or rejects all o!r ,subjects4 ,ano!r "p affirms t a volatile & an unripe ,gold is ! ,ma/] ( ! same1 & t ! common ,sol & ,luna are to be :olly wav$ z be+ unpr(itable = ! matt] ( ! ,/one4 ,moreov] ! ,philosoph]s 9 _! description ( mak+ ! ,/one m5tion a dry way & a moi/ way1 a long way & a %ort way1 a common ,fire & a secret ,fire1 :i* !y us$ 9 ! rip5+ ( _! ,t9ctures4 ,& n[ 7on ?is accompt7 x c\ld n o!rwise be2 b t !y %\ld publi% su* unlike1 dubi\s1 & ?w>t+ ,writ+s1 :i* h r5dr$ ! way ( f9d+ out ! tru? s difficult & intricate1 & h l$ ! ,lov]s ( ! ,art into su* abundance ( ,err\rs1 & fruitless ,lab\rs4 ,! common ,fire ,i wi%1 is de/itute ( ! p[] ( rip5+ volatile ,gold1 & r$uc+ x into a ,t9cture1 :i* t secret ,fire1 cont9ually burn+ ) its flame 9 ! glass ^u ! matt] ( ! ,/one1 is able to effect4 ,n[ besides ! common ,fire1 !re mu/ necess>ily be ! assi/ance ( ! moi/ ,fire1 :i* be+ k9dl$ by ! ,fire ( ,coals & made efficaci\s1 do? radically conjo9 ! fixt ,gold & ,silv]1 br+s !m unto a volatility1 & makes !m aga9 con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,?is way 79 my judgm5t7 is ! %orte/1 easie/ & safe/ ( all2 = x makes ! fixt ,sol & ,luna spiritual & volatile 9 ?ree days "t1 & turns !m into ! ,m]cury ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* :ite ,m]cury ( ! ,philosoph]s do? aft]w>ds pass 9 "o days space1 into ! black ,lead ( ! wise m51 if a small ,fire be adm9i/r$ !reunto4 ,?is ,lead be+ put into its requisite glass1 may 7by ! help ( common ,fire7 be r$uc$ 7aft] its *ang+ ( ,col\rs7 into a con/ant ,t9cture4 ,& n[ ?\gh ! ripe & fixt ,gold co/ & be f> de>] ?an ! immature ,sol is1 yet t's no matt]1 = !re ne$s n a p\nd ( ,gold to be us$ ab\t ! compleat+ ( ?is "w1 b half a p\nd onely1 or else b two or ?ree ounces1 t s ! op]ation may be ! soon] end$4 ,nor w he t %all once h br\ght "o half ,ounce unto a due p]fection1 ne$ su* a deal ( ,gold1 = he wants n ,gold any m1 :]e) to beg9 ! op]ation a new4 ,& al?\gh on ! o!r h& ! maturation ( ! immature ,gold by ! secret ,fire do? n require s mu* exp5ce z ! common ,gold do?1 yet x requires m "t = its p]fection4 ,besides too1 ! moi/ way is always subject to m ,casualty & ,haz>d1 & requires a mu* long] "t to br+ x to ! desir$ p]fection4 ,x is !re=e at e man's pleasure1 to *oose :i* ( ^! two ways please? him1 onely he mu/ proce$ w>ily & prud5tly4 ,& if he %\ld *ance to commit "s ,err\r once or twice1 yet w n su* ,err\rs be ( any great detrim5t unto him1 if he c b at la/ arrive unto ! wi%t = end1 & reap ! multipli$ & manifold ,fruits ( 8 ,crop4 ,?us mu* 0 ,i will+ 7& inde$ ought7 to communicate ( my op9ion 7conc]n+ ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e7 unto ! ,disciples ( ,h]mes1 b yet )\t prescrib+ 7or obtrud+ my ?\ghts7 ^u any "o1 b leav+ e "o to 8 own ,conceptions4 ,mean :ile ,i w\ld advise e "o n to attempt a ?+ ( s great a mom5t1 ra%ly & inconsid]ately1 b 9 ! fir/ place accurately to weigh all ?+s 9 8 m9d1 z to :at may be done1 & :at may n1 le/ he rep5t him at la/ & be q tir$ ) 8 fruitless ,lab\rs4 ,= x is no mean slight bus9ess to prep>e ! true ,t9cture ( ! ,philosoph]s1 nei!r is x giv5 unto e man to h ! k & possession ( s great a ,"w4 ,"q #ba4 ,w\ld x n be a v conv5i5t ?+ = two or ?ree ,fri5ds to joyn _! h&s toge!r1 & help ea* o!r by _! mutual ,lab\r & ,exp5ces1 & s ease t tr\ble :i* o!rwise "o alone mu/ und]go8 ,or if any "o be s m9d$ z to attempt ! "w alone1 w\ld x n be bett] = him to get him "s fai?full & dilig5t ,op]at\r1 ^: help he might make use (1 9 ! promot+ & =w>d+ ( 8 ,op]ations4 ,answ]4 ,= my "p1 ,i w\ld n advise any "o to d ?us4 ,= :5 a "w ( s great a mom5t is to be und]tak51 & to be accompli%$ by ! common mutual ,exp5ce & ,lab\r ( o!rs1 ! ,affairs are !n obnoxi\s to no small haz>d1 & = ! mo/ "p come %ort ( ! hop'd = ev5t1 by reason ( ! mo/ diff]5t ,op9ions among/ m51 conc]n+ :i* ! ,comdian said v "r1 s _m heads s _m op9ions1 e "o ha? a peculi> fancy4 ,n[ !n1 f "o desir+ ?is ?+ ano!r t1 !re c't arise ought else b confus$ actions & op]ations1 :i* are s f> f =w>d+ ! "w1 z t !y ret>d & ob/ruct ! same4 ,_m ,"w-m5 disagree+ among/ !mselves1 c nev] build an ,h\se agreeable to ! "r dim5sions ( build+4 ,& !re=e x is f> bett] = e "o to apply himself s+le & alone to ! p]=m+ ( s great a "w1 & quietly to att5d ^u ! same1 & invoke ,god's help alone1 & leave (f 8 expectations f man1 among/ :om fidelity & love1 are l ! r>e ,bird 9 ! ,e>?1 & z sc>ce z a black ,swan6 ,nay ev5 ! fri5d%ip ( bre?r5 is wondr\s r>e1 & 7:i* is wor/ ( all7 ! bond ( fri5d%ip is too (t5 brok5 asund] betwixt ,p>5ts & ,*ildr54 ,! gold5 ,alphabet do? likewise 9 its beg9n+ tea* u ! v same1 say+1 tru/ 9 ,god onely1 & 9 him place ?y hope1 give n any cr$it to ! promises ( man1 ,god onely is fai?full1 fidelity is bani%$ out ( ! ,_w4 ',tis suffici5tly evid5t1 :at k9d ( do+s !re is 9 ! ,c\rts ( great m51 y'l !re f9d #b1 #c1 #d1 or m ,*ymical ,op]at\rs busily imploy$ ab\t mak+ ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 = !y seek aft] no?+ less1 b yet by reason ( _! ignorance1 !y effect b v little or no?+ at all1 = ! ma9 ?+ t !y m9d is to /rut x bravely out 9 _! ,silks & gay ,app>el1 & to h _! ,tables furni%$ ) pl5ty ( v>i\s ,di%es1 & g5]\s ,w9es & ,dr9ks1 :]eby !y may /uff _! ,bellies2 & ?is is cle>ly te/ifi$ by daily exp]i5ce3 & z = tak+ to ones self an ,op]at\r1 t is m haz>d\s ?an ! o!r1 :]e ! "w is attempt$ by a conf$]acy1 at _! common mutual ,exp5ces & ,lab\r4 ,= see+ y _c make an inspection into any man's he>t1 :]eby to "k :at ,mon/] he !re *]i%e?1 & :at good or evil he has hidd5 9 ! inside ( 8 he>t1 y _c possibly promise y\r self any c]ta9ty ( 8 taciturnity or fidelity1 & !re=e pla9ly ignorant mu/ y ne$s be :e!r ! man y w\ld take to assi/ y be fai?full & no tatl]4 ,v]ily ev5 ! common ,lab\r _c be committ$ to su* m5 )\t hurt & damage1 b great ,arcana's _c be left to _! c>e )\t assur$ loss ( all4 ',tis wondr\s r>e to f9d a ,s]vant s fai?full1 :o 7aft] he ha? slily gott5 ! k ( "o or two ,secrets ?\gh b trifl+ ones too7 does n pres5tly p]swade himself1 t n[ he's a skilfull ,arti/ en\gh1 & no long] ne$s ! in/ructions & manuductions ( any o!r4 ,^! k9d ( p]v]se m5 be+ by ?us 7evilly p]swad+ !mselves7 s$uc$1 are pres5tly wont secretly to )draw !mselves1 or if haply !y d /ay yet long] ) _! ,ma/]1 !y behave !mselves s malep]tly & unmann]ly1 z t !y spoil ! ?+s committ$ to _! ,*>ge m]ely to accompli% ?is end t _! ,ma/] may dismiss !m4 ,if !re=e y w n w9k at & suff] !m to spoil & de/roy1 by _! saucy reg>dless ,lab\rs ! ?+s !y h "u _! h&s1 b are con/ra9$ to put away ^! mo/ ungratefull & pla9ly unm9dfull m5 ( ! b5efits !y h receiv$1 yet w !y n acquiesce "h ) an hone/ dismission & p>t+1 b w e :]e gnaw & w\nd ?y good "n by abundance ( reproa*full ,/ories1 z be+ n[ ?us op9iat$ t !y f> excel y1 _! ,ma/] 9 ,wisdom1 ,skill & ,k4 ,b yet ,i except 9 ?is place ^? ,s]vants t are hone/1 pi\s & dilig5t1 & t love v]tue1 & make a consci5ce ( _! ways4 ,= ! ,devil has n got ! possession ( all m5's he>ts1 = !re are "s ,*ymical ,op]at\rs to be f\nd :o are s fai?full unto _! ,ma/]s1 z t c\ld !y ( a f>?+ make a ,flor9 = _! ,ma/]s1 !y w\ld mo/ *e]fully d x4 ,b yet ^! m5 are s v r>e1 t sc>ce "o 9 t5 c be f\nd t y may give cr$it to1 & tru/4 ,& my own ?irty ye>s exp]i5ce ha? taught me1 & !re=e ,i tell y no m ?an :at my self h to my own detrim5t exp]i5c$4 ,read b :at ,p>acelsus ha? writt5 ( ^! p]fidi\s ,knaves1 among/ o!r ?+s he confesse?1 t ?irte5 ( 8 ,s]vants came "u ! ,hangman's la%1 & t ( !m all he f\nd b "o fai?full1 7& t 0 ,op]9us7 & yet he 7aft] ,p>acelsus 8 dea?7 did manife/ly en\gh bewray 8 dissimulation & unfai?fulness2 = he did n onely load him ) reproa*es1 b also publi%$ sl&]\s ,writ+s ( him4 ,?is is ! ?ankfulness ! ,_w is wont to repay = ! good t is done x1 %un !re=e su* z ^! ! mo/ y c1 = !y nei!r fe>+ ,god nor rev]5c+ m51 make no matt] at all ( ei!r oppos+ ! mo/ app>5t tru?s1 or ( def5d+ x by mo/ manife/ & evid5t ,lies4 ,& al?\gh ! malici\s wick$ness ( a man1 be n pres5tly kn[n1 yet not)/&+ x bewrays x self by ! sl&]\s reproa*full lies1 ) :i* x requites ! good turns done him by 8 ,neighb\r4 ,?us mu* ,i judg'd wor? :ile to communicate to all ! ,disciples ( ! ,h]metick ,art1 t s !y may le>n to bew>e ( ^! k9d ( ,h>pies4 ,"q #bb4 ,see+ x is n good to ent] into fri5d%ip or consort%ip ) o!rs1 9 ord] to ! attempt+ s great a "w3 ,& see+ a man runs a great] haz>d 9 tak+ to himself an unkn[n ,op]at\r1 haply x w\ld be ! be/ way to seek aft] "s p>ticul> ,m$icam5t :i* may be s]viceable = ! b5efit ( bo? high & l[1 & :i* may n onely prove helpfull unto ! poor1 b also by :i* a necess>y ,su/5ance may be f\nd ev5 among/ ! ri*1 & s by ?is means may a man lead a quiet life4 ,answ]4 ,?is advice or det]m9ation ,i confess seems f> bett] & m safe ?an ! two =m]1 b ev5 ?is too ne$s a provid5t w>9ess1 viz4 if a man %\ld haply 7by 8 s$ul\s se>*7 acquire ! k ( "s em95t & excell5t ,m$icam5ts1 he mu/ take he$ le/ by pres5tly mak+ e "o p>tak] ( ! same1 he pulls damage on 8 own head4 ,= 'tis an usual cu/om among/ wick$ m5 to endeav\r 7assoon z !y f9d any "o gift$ by ,god ) su* a bless+7 to get x our ( ! brea/ ( ! ,possess\r ( ! same1 by mo/ cunn+ ,subtilties1 & promise ev5 gold5 ,m\nta9s1 & su* z !y are nev] able to p]=m4 ,& if once ?\ let'/ ! ,art pass b out ( ?y h&s & come )9 ! ,clut*es ( o!r m51 ?\ may'/ well fe> 9 ! fir/ place le/ x %\ld be made publick1 & s ?y self be depriv$ ( ! b5efit ( ! same1 ?\gh !y :om ?\ ha/ tru/$ ) ! same h b\nd _! cr$it ) ! firme/ obligations imag9able1 & ?is n[ is to be und]/ood ( su* m5 f :om su* bonds z !y call !m may be dem&$4 ,b z = ! great ones t are wont to give onely _! words 7& /& ^u t7 :5 !y h got any ,arcanum1 !y are wont to deliv] x to _! ,*ymical ,op]at\rs to make1 = !mselves are p>tly ignorant ( ,*ymical ,op]ations1 & p>tly let n _! own h&s to "w2 if _! ,op]at\rs be skilfull 9 ,*ymical ,op]ations & br+ ! same to ! expect$ end1 y %all be pres5t$ ) "s small rew>d1 & ev5 ( ?is too w he 7^: *>ge ! pres5t+ ( x is committ$ unto7 keep to himself ! bett] half4 ,?is n[ is done unwitt+ly to _! ,ma/]s1 & :o d>es in=m !m ( su* deceitfull ,s]vants1 & pur*ase to himself ! envy & hatr$ ( ! ,c\rti]s8 ,& s ^? :o are comm&$ to br+ !e good sweet ,milk1 d !mselves fir/ take away ! sweet fat ,cream1 & !n br+ !e ! s\r ,:ey4 ,b if = ! m surety1 ?\ s5de/ any ,s]vant t may be !re at ! p]fect+ ( ! ,op]ations1 he w 7if fai?full satisfie !e2 if n1 he w pres5t !e ) z mu* ( ! rew>d z himself please?4 ,?us ha? x hapn$ unto me1 = 'mong/ o!r ,s]vants ,i h _h su*1 t 9 _! ,cups h impud5tly boa/$ ( su* k9d ( !ft1 & h prev5t$ me ( a pres5t or two t belong$ unto me1 & h made !mselves m]ry !re)all4 ,^! & o!r su* l inconv5cies are wont to happ5 ^u ! reveal+ ( ,arcanums1 ?\gh !y %\ld fully answ] ! expectation ( ^? :om !y are reveal$ unto4 ,b if x %\ld happ5 t ^? ,*ymical ,op]at\rs %\ld by reason ( _! ignorance commit "s ,err\r 9 _! ,lab\r1 or %\ld h no m9d to ! "w z be+ a little m tr\blesome ?an ord9>y1 fe>+ le/ ! ,sp>ks ( ! ,coals %\ld light ^u _! ,silk5 ,g>m5ts1 & t _! h&s %\ld be defil$ ) ! blackness ( ! ,coals1 !y pres5tly p]swade _! ,lords1 t ! ,arcanum :i* 0 ?us reveal$ is false1 & t y are a *eat & a m]e vap\r1 & s !y d n onely rob !e ( ?y good "n1 b d likewise by _! fraudul5t & ly+ tricks deceive _! ,ma/]s affirm+ ^? ?+s to be false1 :i* not)/&+ are mo/ c]ta9ly true4 ,sev]al ,lett]s ,i h by me1 writt5 unto me f su* ,c\rt ,op]at\rs1 9 :i* !y confess t !y h wr\ght up 7or made7 ^? ,arcanums 7:i* 7 s5t !m7 n )\t good ,success1 & t !re=e !y w\ld desire yet great] ones ?an ^?3 b yet !y h aft]w>ds spread obroad a false report1 & said t !y nev] c\ld receive any b5efit by !m at all4 ,& t fruit or rew>d :i* 0 due unto me = my discov]y1 !mselves int]cept$1 "s got !m fat ,(fices1 o!rs 7 gift$ ) ,nobility & ,money4 ,& s inde$ is x an usual ?+ = ^? t dress ! ,v9es1 & press ! ,grapes & make ! ,w9e1 to be 7by a =c't put7 cont5t ) ! ,husks1 :il/ ! idle & su* z "w n1 dr9k up ! ,w9e4 ,f> bett] is x !re=e1 = e "o to press out 8 own ,grapes4 ,by ?is means w a man "k :at is 81 :at he has1 & :at he does1 :]eby he may use 8 own ?+s z be/ likes him4 ,n[ !n well may ! man t kn[s _m ,secrets be det]r$ by ! s _m & su* adv]se ,*ances1 f mak+ o!rs p>tak]s also ( ! same1 & well may he e/eem x mu* bett] to enjoy ! few ?+s ,god ha? be/[$ on him1 ) a quiet m9d1 ?an to expect _m ?+s 7b ) a great deal ( dang]7 f o!rs4 ,& ?us mu* %all suffice to h be5 premis$ by way ( ,que/ions & ,answ]s4 ,n[ foll[s ! use ( "s em95t ,arcanums & incomp>able ,m$icam5ts1 :i* h be5 m5tion$ 9 ! ,books ,i la/ publi%$1 "o ( :i* treats ( occult ,fires1 & ! o!r conta9s ?ree ,dialogues4 ,( ! ,lyon1 or ( ! ,bl\d ( ! ,lyon1 or ,gold1 h[ x is to be prep>$1 & to be mo/ pr(itably us$ z well 9 ,m$ic9e z 9 o!r ,arts4 ,z conc]n+ ! way ( prep>+ ?is ,bl\d ( ,gold1 x is already describ$ 9 ! fir/ ,dialogue1 & its adjoyn$ ,coroll>y1 insomu* t !re ne$s no full] decl>ation 9 ?is place4 ,b yet y are to "k t ,i h met ) 7s9ce ! writ+ ! fir/ ,dialogue7 a f> easi] & m comp5di\s way ( conv]t+ or turn+ any ,gold1 ev5 9 a mom5t1 into ,bl\d1 by ! help ( our occult ,sal ,armoniack4 ,b ?is ,bl\d is n to be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 z x is p] se1 because ( ! ,sal ,armoniack1 :i* transmutes ! ,gold & *ange? x into ,bl\d4 ,= ^! %>p ,sal9e & ,corrosive ,spirits are unpr(itable1 & hurtfull 9 ,m$ic9e1 & are !re=e to be sep>at$ f ! ,gold1 :i* is done by ! p\r+ on ( common ,wat] or ,ra9 wat]1 :i* imbibes ! ,spirits ( ! ,salts1 & precipitates ! mo/ r$ ,p[d] ( ! ,gold to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel4 ,?is ,p[d] mu/ be well wa%'t by sev]al wat]s1 & be well fre$ f all its salti%ness2 :i* be+ s fre$1 may 7by ! addition ( "s ,cordial ,wat]7 be r$uc$ to ! consi/5ce ( a ,syrup1 & s kept2 ! ,dose :]e( may be augm5t$ or dim9i%$ accord+ to ! condition ( ! sick1 & ! disease4 ,b commonly s mu* ( ?is ,gold5 ,bl\d is suffici5t z s]ves to t+e a spoonfull ( ,w9e1 ,ale1 or o!r ,vehicle1 ) a r$ ,col\r4 ,x is usefull 9 all diseases 9 :i* ! ,he>t ne$s /r5g!n+4 ,b especially x allays ! immod]ate ,flux ( ,bl\d bo? 9 ,m5 & ,wom51 & cures ! ,gonorrhea1 ,leprosie1 & ,fr5* ,pox1 if ! ,body %all be purg$ ) due ,purg+ & ,sudorifick ,m$icam5ts4 ,x heals ^? ,pu/ules 9 ! ,sk91 ! ,nose1 & o!r places ( ! ,face if outw>dly ano9t$ ) a ,fea!r sev]al times a day4 ,= x drys vehem5tly1 & makes ! ,sk9 x self fair & smoo?4 ,& !re=e ^u ?is acc\nt x is exce$+ pr(itable = ,wom5 t h naturally pale ,faces & ,lips1 = be+ laid on1 x *ange? ! pal5ess into a comely & natural ,col\r1 especially if a little :ite ,oil made ( ,talk be !reto admix$1 to temp] & allay t mo/ r$ ,col\r ( ! ,gold1 & x likewise is a mo/ delicate ,fucus = su* ,wom5 ^: ,faces are n onely pale1 b also dy$ ) a duskyi% or yell[ ,col\r1 & by means ( ?is ,cosmetick or ,fucus may !y pa9t _! ,faces ( a natural ,col\r4 ,= no ,fucus may comp>e ) ?is1 = x is s commodi\s & durable t x _c be di/+ui%$ or kn[n1 nor be corrupt$ z o!rs are1 :i* be+ done ) ,v9eg>1 s[re ,w9e1 ,lemon-juyce & su* l ?+s d pres5tly1 by a brea?+ on !m1 turn into a fil?y ,col\r1 & bewray a pa9t$ ,face4 ,= ?is ,gold5 ,bl\d is s v con/ant1 & do? s keep its mo/ curi\s ,col\r1 z t x rema9s safe f all injury ( ! ,elem5ts4 ,fur!rmore1 ?is ,bl\d 7be=e x is fre$ f its ,sal9e ,spirits7 t+e? ! ,hair1 ,sk91 ,wool1 ,bones ( ,bea/s1 & ,fea!rs ( ,birds1 ) a mo/ delicate purple ,col\r2 :i* pass+ into a r$ness1 is s con/ant1 z t no %>p ,wat]s c corrupt x1 & !re=e x is f> beyond all o!r purple ,col\rs1 :at "n soev] call$ by1 & wor?ily may x be acc\nt$ = a k+ly ,col\r4 ,x w\ld be too long to reckon up 9 ?is place its v>i\s o!r uses3 ,x s]ves 9 ,m$ic9e = ! t++ ( div]s ,confections & ,cordial ,wat]s1 :i* ,col\r is mu* nobl]1 & m pr(itable ?an ^? :]e) ,confectio ,alk]mes & ,cordial ,wat]s are wont to be t+$4 ',tis evid5t t ! ,col\r ( ,gold do? r b5efit ?an hurt ! ,sick1 :i* if ! said ,confections or ,cordial ,wat]s are col\r$ )all1 !y become ! fair]1 & !y are r5dr$ yet m delicate1 if ! ,atoms ( ,gold1 be+ !reunto adjoyn$1 fly ab\t 9 ! ,w9e or ,wat] l s _m v small ,/>s4 ,= if to an ,aq4 ,vit1 :i* is already t+$ ) ! ,bl\d ( ,gold1 a little ( ! said ,atoms be admixt1 !y w %9e out ( t delicate purple ,col\r1 l ! mo/ bright ,aurora 7or day-break7 9 ! ,heav5s4 ,?is is a mo/ excell5t way ( mak+ ,aq4 ,vit's1 = ! ,atoms ( ! ,gold are s v subtile1 z t !y easily admit ( concoction & dige/ion by ! heat ( ! ,/oma*1 & emit _! ,virtues1 :i* ^? common ,gold leaves :i* are mixt ) ,confectio ,alk]mes1 ,aq4 ,vit1 & su* l compositions onely = ornam5ts sake1 doe n doe3 ,& !re=e !y are no ways comp>able to ^? ,atoms ( ours4 ',tis no small trivial matt] t ,i disclose unto y1 & v]ily x w\ld be well wor? ! :ile = ! ,apo!c>ies %ops ( noble m5 to e/eem highly ( ! same3 ,& z = :at & h[ great ?+s may f>!r be done ) ?is same ,t9cture ( ,gold1 z to ! ,metallick matt]1 may be f\nd 9 ! fir/ ,dialogue4 ,an easie way ( mak+ & prep>+ ! ,atoms ( ,gold4 ,dissolve an ,ounce & an half ( ,gold 9 /rong ,_s ( ,salt1 or if y are n furni%$ ) ?is ,_s1 !n dissolve ! same 9 common ,aq4 ,reg4 & p\r ^u ! ,solution "o p\nd or two ( ,ra9 wat]1 :]eto is admixt ab\t "o p\nd ( ,rh5i% ,w9e1 mix !m altoge!r 9 a glass1 & %ake !m well1 & %ut ! glass close t no du/ fall !re91 set x by = "s days 9 a w>m place t s ! ,gold may precipitate out ( ! ,wat]1 & settle to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel 9 ! lik5ess ( mo/ curi\s small ,/>s4 ,b if all ! ,gold %all n be precipitat$ 9 ?is "t1 set !n ! ,glass 9 a ,b1 & let ! ,solution boil a :ile2 !n :5 x is aga9 cool1 set by ! ,vessel "s-:]e t ! ,gold may settle1 :i* be+ dissolv$ into ,atoms1 7& ! ,wat] & ,w9e p\r$ neatly (f7 is to be tak5 out ( ! ,glass1 & to be (t5 wa%'t ) pure wat]3 ,s %all y h ! ,atoms ( ,gold1 :i* y may safely make use ( 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b y are to note1 t x is impossible = ! ,gold to be by ?us proce$+ s dissolv$ z = no?+ at all !re( to rema9 9 ! dissolv+ wat]4 ,& !re=e 'tis necess>y t y sep>ate ! residue ( ! ,gold out ( ! wat] by precipitation4 ,& 9 my o!r ,writ+s w y meet ) sev]al ways ( sep>at+ ! same4 ,^! mo/ f9e & subtile ,atoms ( ,gold may y also make use ( ) mo/ notable pr(it ev5 9 o!r ,*ymical op]ations1 conc]n+ :i* y w f9d cle> in/ructions 9 o!r places ( my ,writ+s4 ,& =asmu* z ,i "h make m5tion ( a mo/ excell5t ,aq4 ,vit1 x seems 9 my ,judgm5t necess>y & pr(itable to add "h a full description ( ! same1 toge!r ) ! use !re(4 ,! way ( mak+ a ,gold5 ,aq4 ,vit1 & su* z nev] z yet ha? be5 describ$ & publi%$ unto u by any ,physician4 ,take ( ! be/ & pure/ ,salt-petre1 & ( :ite & pure ,t>t>1 ea* "o p\nd1 ( yell[ ,sulphur half a p\nd1 make ^! matt]s into ,p[d]1 & hav+ well mixt !m1 put !m into a ,crusible1 & by putt+ !reunto a live ,wood coal1 k9dle !m1 t !y may take fire & burn up2 & leave a yell[ mass beh9d 9 ! ,crusible2 :i* be+ molt5 9 ! fire1 & turn$ =? into a ,mort>1 w give y a fi]y sulphure\s ,/one1 bit+ ! tongue by reason ( its %>pness4 ,n[ :il/ x is yet w>m1 p[d] x1 = x pres5tly attracts 7:5 cool7 humidity out ( ! ,air1 & admits n ( pulv]ization4 ,be+ p[d]$1 p\r !reupon two or ?ree p\nds ( ! be/ ,_s ( ,w9e1 & set x by 9 a cold place = "s days1 b ) ?is proviso1 t y daily %ake or /ir y\r matt] 9 ! ,vessel ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e3 ,by ?is means w ! ,_s ( ,w9e attract a r$ ,t9cture out ( ! ,sulphur1 & w )all acuate x self ) ! ,salt1 by ! ,calc9$ ,t>t>1 !n filt] ?is ,_s ( ,w9e by ,cap-pap] or a ,filt]1 z !y call x1 & draw (f two ?ird p>ts by di/illation 9 a ,b1 t s y may h y\r ,_s aga91 b ( a v pleas+ ta/ & smell1 :i* x gets out ( ! ,sulphur1 z out ( ! ,c5t] ( all od\r4 ,?is ,_s ( ,w9e1 hav+ ! foll[+ ,spices & ,fl[]s /eep$ !re91 & be+ aga9 di/ill$ (f 9 a ,b1 w give !e an efficaci\s ,cordial ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* said ,_s y may col\r r$1 ) ! ,t9cture ( ! ,gold1 & by ! apposition ( z mu* ( ! ,atoms ( ! ,gold z is suffici5t1 make x ,aure\s4 ,n[ z mu* z !re %all be 9 quantity ( ?is same ,_s1 y may !reto aft]w>ds add s mu* sweet volatile ,_s ( ,gold1 z w allay ! ov]mu* heat ( ! said ,v9\s ,_s4 ,b t ?is yet ov]mu* heat may be yet m allay$1 & t ! /rong od\r x self ( ! ,aure\s ,_s may be correct$1 y may !re9 dissolve ab\t "s f\r ounces ( ,sug>-c&y beat5 into f9e ,p[d]1 & ?is w make ?is truely ,aure\s ,aq4 ,vit mo/ sweet4 ,?is mo/ incomp>able ,aq4 ,vit may be us$ 9 all ! ,sicknesses ( ! ,body mo/ safely & mo/ pr(itably :]e ! ,vital ,spirits ! ,he>t & ,bra9 ne$ /r5g!n+4 ,= ! ,aromatical ,_s ( ,w9e do? ev5 p] se corroborate ! ,vital ,spirits1 & n[ ! ,_s ( ,gold makes x m pot5t & effectual1 & ! ,atoms ( ! ,gold too1 do? r5d] x yet m v]tu\s1 insomu* t ?is ,aq4 ,vit be>s away ! ,bell f all o!rs1 nor c a bett] & m p[]full be prep>$4 ,= n onely ! r$ ,t9cture ( ! ,gold1 b likewise ev5 ! ,gold x self be+ ?us turn$ into ,atoms1 is con/ra9$ to und]go ! concoction & dige/ion ( ! ,/oma* ( ,mank9d3 ,& !re=e :]e 'tis us$1 ! ,excrem5ts are g5]ally black1 :i* c\ld n be if ! ,gold pa/ =? aga9 undige/$4 ,see+ !re=e x is an und\bt$ tru?1 t x is ?us ov]come & subdu$ by ! ,/oma*'s dige/ion1 x _c be b t by its mo/ :olsome op]ation x mu/ ne$s prove helpfull to ! sick body4 ,besides too1 ,i ?9k x n amiss to tell y1 t ! v ,excrem5ts 7save y\r pres5ce7 ( ^? sick ,pati5ts t daily make use ( ?is ,aq4 ,vit1 are n to be ?r[n away1 = !y w ev5 yet af=d "s small b5efit1 if !y are laid to ! roots ( ,v9es to dung !m )1 = x w make ! ,v9es produce su* ,grapes z h _! ,/ones speckl$ ) little ,gold5 ,/>s1 z my self h tri$4 ,& p]haps some?+ ( great] mom5t may be effect$ 9 ! ,metallick trade by su* k9d ( ,excrem5ts1 ?\gh ,i confess 'tis ne$less1 see+ good may be done ^u !m by o!r ways4 ,! ,spices & ,fl[]s :i* are to be extract$ by ! a=esaid ,alcolizat$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 & to be us$ 9 ! ,aqua ,vit4 ,take ! ,fl[]s ( ! ,lilly ( ! ,valley ?ree ounces1 ,( ,r$ ,roses1 ,c9amon1 ,mace1 ,c>damoms1 ,borage1 ,rosem>y1 ,sage1 ,lav5d]1 two ounces1 ( ,amb]grease1 ,musk1 a scruple4 ,all ^! ,fl[]s fre% ga!r$ are to be put1 ) ! dry ,spices1 into ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & are to be !re9 mac]at$1 & !n di/ill$4 ,if y c't get fre% ,fl[]s1 y mu/ ev5 cont5t y\r self ) dri$ ones1 b yet ! fre%-ga!r$ are bett] if !y c be _h4 ,! ,use ( ! ,univ]sal ,m$icam5t describ$ 9 my second ,dialogue4 ,! v]tue & efficacy ( ?is ,m$icam5t is ( su* a l>ge ext5t1 z _c be compreh5d$ nor appreh5d$ by humane und]/&+4 ,x is prep>$ ( ! immature1 & z yet volatile1 & n fire-brook+ ,m9]al1 call$ by ! ,philosoph]s ! ,magnesia ( ,saturn4 ,:5 ?is black ,m9]al is purg$ f all gross impurity1 & r$uc$ into a mo/ :ite & delicate ,col\r1 & is 9 ! =m ( a mo/ delicate1 f9e1 bright1 & v pond]\s ,p[d]1 x may be us$ ) notable b5efit ab\t ! cur+ ( ! mo/ griev\s diseases4 ,x ca/s =? out ( ! ,body ( ,man all hurtfull ?+s1 & t bo? by a visible & invisible op]ation1 free+ & purg+ x ( all hurtfull & ill hum\rs1 beyond all o!r ,m$icam5ts1 :at "n soev] di/+ui%'t by4 ,x %ews incr$ible ,v]tues 9 a v little ,dose1 insomu* t !re ha? n be5 f\nd hi!rto any ,m$icam5t1 :i* be+ exhibit$ 9 s small a quantity1 ha? %[n su* incr$ible efficacy4 ,& al?\gh ,antimonial ,m$ic9es are notably v]tu\s1 & cause e "o to wond] at !m1 z appe>s by my ,gold5 ,panaca1 & my ,panaca ( ,antimony1 :i* = ?is tw5ty ye>s space h be5 fam\s all ov] ,europe1 yet c !y n be 9 any case comp>$ to ?is ,univ]sal ,m$icam5t4 #a4 ,= fir/ ( all1 !y are f> inf]i\r 9 virtues to ?is1 = "o gra9 ( ?is w d m ?an two1 ?ree1 or f\r gra9s ( ! o!r c effect4 #b4 ,secondly1 ?is is heavi] & m pond]\s ?an ! o!rs1 = "o ounce ( ?is w lie 9 less room ?an ?ree1 f\r1 or five times z mu* ( my ,antimonial1 or ( my gold5 ,panaca1 & !re=e is x mu* easi] & m commodi\s to be tak5 by ! ,sick4 #c4 ,?irdly1 ?is is also to be pref]r$ be=e ! o!rs if y consid] !m z to ta/ & smell1 = ?is ha? nei!r od\r nor ta/1 :]eas t ,antimonial & ! gold5 ,panaca h always "s od\r & ta/ ( ! ,salts1 & = t reason d bre$ a nauseate & loa?+ 9 ! ,sick if (t5 us$4 ,!re=e ,i h det]m9$ ) my self to sub/itute ?is univ]sal ,m$icam5t1 9 ! room ( my ,panaca made ( ,antimony1 & ! r = ?is reason1 because ,deceiv]s & ,*eat]s h made a r$ ,p[d] ( ,antimony1 & p]fidi\sly sold ! same = my ,panaca2 b n[ ?is deceit ( !irs mu/ end1 = !y w nev] be able by all _! deceitfull imitations to c\nt]feit ?is pond]\s ,m$icam5t void bo? ( smell & ta/4 ,z = ! ,dose ( ?is ,m$icam5t1 !re mu/ c>e be _h t sc>ce "o qu>t] "p s mu* ( x1 be adm9i/r$ z is wont to be ( my ,panaca ( ,antimony4 ,!re mu/ sc>ce be giv5 ! t5? or twelf? "p ( "o gra9 at "o "t1 to su* ,infants z are "u six ,mon?s old1 & :i* are afflict$ ) ! ,epilepsie or ,convulsions1 ! ,small ,pox or ,measels1 ! ,feav]s or su* l ,diseases4 ,to su* z are upw>ds ( six ,mon?s1 ev5 to #ab1 #ac1 or #ad ,mon?s old1 an #h?4 #f?4 or #d?4 "p ( a gra9 may be adm9i/r$1 to su* z are #b1 #c1 #f1 #h1 or #aj ,ye>s old1 or "p ( a gra9 may be giv54 ,to su* z are upw>ds ( #aj1 ev5 to #bj ye>s old1 a gra91 or or at utmo/ b #a :ole gra9 may be adm9i/r$4 ,^? t are betwe5 ! #bj?4 or #ej?4 ,ye>s ( _! age1 may use #a gra9 or #a gr4 & 1 nor mu/ !y exce$ #b gra9s at mo/4 ,f ! #ej? ye>1 all ! re/ ( _! age ev5 to _! lives end1 ! ,dose ( ?is univ]sal ,m$icam5t is to be aga9 less5$1 = old age is n able to brook s mu* z y\?1 & z a ,man 9 ! prime ( 8 ye>s c4 ,b h[ev] y may adm9i/] ?is s notable an univ]sal ,m$icam5t to e age1 pleasantly1 safely1 & )\t any dang] at all1 if a due ,dose be b obs]v$3 ,insomu* t y ne$ n fe> to adm9i/] ! same ev5 to ,wom5 ) ,*ild4 ,b yet ! less] half "p ( ! ,dose :i* o!r ,m5 use is en\gh = !m4 ,9 ,feav]s x mu/ be giv5 a=e ! ,fit1 9 ! ,plague z soon z x's felt & aft]w>ds too1 9 ! ,dropsie once 7or if t "o ,dose be n suffici5t7 twice e mon?2 9 ! ,g\t & ,/one twice a ,week2 9 ! ,leprosie1 ,fr5* ,pox1 & su* l ,diseases z arise f ! impurity ( ! ,bl\d1 ?rice a ,week1 9 ob/ructions ( ! ,milt1 ,liv]1 ,mes5t]y1 once a ,week2 9 ! ,epilepsie1 ,madness1 & o!r pret]natural affects ( ! ,head1 let x be giv5 twice a ,week1 & ?is s long till ! evil be q remov$4 ,! affects ( ! ,*ollick w ne$ a ,dose e day be=e !y cease4 ,?is is ! mann] ( cur+ ! a=esaid ,diseases ( ! ,body & all o!rs1 by ! help ( ?is univ]sal ,m$icam5t4 ,:i* be+ us$ inw>dly p]=ms ?+s incr$ible1 & do? likewise "w admirably 9 all dang]\s w\nds1 op5 or runn+ ,sores1 z well old z new1 ! ,canc]1 ,fi/ula1 & ! l4 ,be+ inw>dly tak5 once 9 eight days x consumes all unt[>d ,salt ,hum\rs1 & h9d]s !m f runn+ to ! ,w\nds or ,sores1 & mak+ !m by t means worse & m dang]\s4 ,b yet y mu/ likewise apply ext]nally excell5t ,balsams & ,emplai/]s1 su* z are m5tion$ 9 my ?ird ,c5tury1 t s ! ,w\nds & ,ulc]s be+ duely purg$1 may admit ( help by ! appli$ ,rem$ies & be ! m easily cur$4 ,?is also is to be consid]$ 9 ! us+ ( ?is ,m$icam5t1 ! ,sick is to lie 9 8 ,b$ f\r or five h\rs at lea/ aft] he ha? tak5 x1 nor mu/ he ei!r eat or dr9k all t "t1 & he mu/ abide all t day 9 ,b$1 or at lea/ 9 8 ,*amb]1 = ! avoid+ ( ! ,air1 nor mu/ he sleep a=e ! ,m$icam5t ha? f9i%t its op]ation4 ,! ,vehicles :i* x is to be mixt )1 & to be tak5 91 are ,w9e1 ,ale1 ! w>m ,broa? ( ,fle%1 ,syrups1 ,cons]ves ( ,roses1 fre% ,butt]1 roa/$ ,apples1 & su* l4 ,nei!r is x amiss to make a light ,supp]1 & fe$ ^u easily dige/able ,food1 & :i* may make ! ,/oma* m apt & fit = purg+1 ! night a=e y are to take ! ,m$ic9e ! next morn+3 ,& ^? are ,prunes1 ,raysons1 & o!r su* l ,food1 z by _! laxative prop]ty make ! t\gh & visc\s hum\rs slipp]y & s(t]2 :5 ! op]ation is ov]1 ! sick ,pati5t is to avoid h>d meats & /rong dr9ks1 nor mu/ he pres5tly /uff 8 ,/oma* !re)all1 b r use mu* temp]ance ! next day aft] 8 purgation1 & fe$ onely ^u ! ,broa?s ( ,h]bs1 z ,*]vil1 ,f5nel1 ,sp9a*1 & ! l1 :]eby ! ,m$icam5t may op]ate ! m easily1 b x w yet m readily p]=m its op]ation1 if j at y\r adm9i/r+ x y add a ,dra*m ( pure :ite p[d]$ ,t>t>1 & boil x ) a ,dra*m ( ,sug>1 or 7:i* is bett]7 "s ,manna1 9 "s pure clean ,wat]1 & s dr9k x w>m1 :i* said potion foll[+ aft] y\r ,m$icam5t fir/ tak51 is wont well to purge & cleanse ! ,/oma* & ,inte/9es4 ,& ?is is ! use ( our ,m9]al ,m$icam5t1 :i* if y d b accurately reg>d1 !re w no err\r be committ$1 & ! said ,m$icam5t w 7by its laudable op]ation7 abundantly satisfie e ones desires4 ,b we h n[ said en\gh ( ?is incomp>able ,m$icam5t 9 ! =m ( a ,p[d]4 ,b if ?is ,p[d] be r$uc$1 by melt+ x into small ,/ones ( ! col\r ( ,milk1 x !n requires ano!r way ( us+ x4 ,if !re=e y w\ld use "o ( ! said ,/ones1 in/ead ( ! a=esaid ,p[d]1 & purge & free ! ,body h]eby f all hurtfull hum\rs1 y mu/ !n put x = "s h\rs 9 a spoonfull ( ,w9e1 & s dr9k (f ! ,w9e1 & x w effect ! same op]ation1 t ! ,p[d] is wont to d4 ,b yet y mu/ be w>y 9 ! use ( ^! ,/ones1 t y d n wa/ & sp5d ! /r5g? ( ! ,sick s mu*1 b t !re may be b j z mu* z is requisite = !m1 & z !y c be>4 ,b :5 _! /r5g? is sp5t1 y mu/ put 9 a great] or less] ,/one into ! ,w9e to be imbib$2 b an ,infant is n s /rong1 nor c be> s mu* z a /rong ,man c1 ^: /r5g? is f> great]4 ,x is !re=e necess>y t ^?1 :o desire happily to cure ! ,diseases ( mank9d by ! help ( ^! ,/ones d 7= ! fir/ "t7 leave "o ( ^! ,/ones "o1 two1 or ?ree h\rs 9 ! ,w9e1 & !n he$fully m9d ! op]ation ( ! said ,w9e :5 drunk (f4 ,if ! op]ation be to 8 m9d1 he may always obs]ve t l5g? ( "t1 z x lay 9 ! said ,w9e4 ,if ! op]ation be less ?an :at y w\ld h x be1 x may lie long]2 if /rong] & great] ?an :at y w\ld h x1 x mu/ lie less :ile 9 ! ,w9e1 & ?us by ?is provid5t =eca/ may y s ord] x1 z to h x j to y\r m9d4 ,n[1 al?\gh ! use ( ?is ,m$icam5t 9 ! =m ( a ,/one be f> bett] ?an us+ x 9 ! =m ( a ,p[d] z be+ m pleasant1 & m gratefull1 yet not)/&+ x is bett] = him t _c s accurately obs]ve ! use ( ! same1 to make use ( ! ,p[d] x self1 t s !y may be ! sur] ( :at !y d4 ,b !y t d "k ! way ( us+ ! said ,/ones1 !y ne$ n use ! body ( ! ,p[d]1 =asmu* z !y :o dr9k t ,w9e :]e9 ! ,/ones are mac]at$1 may h ! fruition ( ! virtues alone1 )\t ! corporeity4 ,^? v ,/ones too1 ?\gh !y are sev]al times /eep$ 9 ! ,w9e1 d n 7,i confess7 lose _! virtues1 b yet !y gr[ less especially if 7= ! /rong] purgations sake7 !y are boil$ 9 ! ,w9e :i* is p\r$ ^u !m1 = ! boil+ dim9i%e? its little body1 & less5s ! ,/one4 ,& ^! are ! directions :i* conc]ns ! use bo? ( ! ,/ones1 & ( ! ,p[d] x self1 9 ! tak+ away & purg+ out all ! hurtfull & evil hum\rs 9 ,man's ,body1 bo? 9 "y & old4 ,! body !re=e be+ suffici5tly purg$ by our said univ]sal ,m$icam5t1 x w be exp$i5t 7= ! prev5tion ( a relapse7 to obs]ve a due ,dy]1 & to hold su* a ,/one 9 _! m\?s a qu>t] or half an h\r e day1 :i* w attract unto x self n a little vici\s t\gh moi/ure1 out ( ! ,bra9 & ,/oma*1 :i* y are to spit out s (t51 & s long1 untill !re fl[s no m pl5ty ( wat]i%ness into ! m\?4 ,?is attraction w mu* ease ! ,bra9 & ,/oma*1 & free x f noxi\s ob/ructions1 & w take away ! pret]natural ,appetite & ,?ir/1 & s may a ,man expect 8 ,d9n] )\t any pret]natural ,appetite4 ,= :5 ! int]nal ,vessels ( ! ,body ( ,man1 z ! ,sple51 ! ,liv]1 ! ,mes5t]y1 are ob/ruct$ ) t\gh hum\rs1 & ! ,/oma* x self is /uft ) ^! ob/ructions1 insomu* t = "s h\rs aft] 8 ris+ out ( 8 ,b$1 he is usually tr\bl$ ) a pret]natural ,hung] & ,?ir/1 & ) a debility & fa9tness ( 8 ,memb]s2 _m ?9k t ^! inconv5i5cies c be av]t$ by ,food & ,dr9k1 b !y are out4 ,= exp]i5ce tea*e? t ! weakness ( su* ,m5 is increas$ by eat+ & dr9k+ a little1 s f> is x f be+ capable ( be+ remov$ & tak5 away by su* means4 ,f :5ce x is cle>ly manife/ t t weakness is n to be imput$ to ! want ( meat & dr9k1 b r to ! ob/ructions ( ^? inw>d ,vessels1 :i* h9dr+ ! passage ( ! ,vital ,_s to ! ,n]ves1 :i* x ought to /r5g!n1 do? ( necessity cause su* a debility & weakn+ ( ! ,memb]s1 & begets 9 ! ,/oma* a pret]natural ,appetite4 ,if !re=e su* ob/ructions be by little & little tak5 away by ! daily use ( ^! ,/ones1 s t ^? t\gh hum\rs _c encrease1 x mu/ necess>ily foll[1 t ! ,disease mu/ give place by little & little too1 & be dim9i%$ & consequ5tly ! =m] good heal? mu/ foll[ ) a prolongation ( ! ,life4 ,! ,/oma* !re=e be+ beset ) su* t\gh & ,melan*oly hum\rs1 x _c possibly be t !y %\ld s v easily be expell$1 b 'tis behoovefull1 t ! ,w9e :]e9 ! ,/one ha? be5 boil$ be drunk1 & s ca/ !m =?3 ,& t ,/one may be aft]w>ds held 9 ! m\? 7accord+ to ! a=em5tion$ way7 = cons]vation sake ( heal?4 ,b if x %\ld happ5 t ^? t\gh hum\rs ( ! nauseate & weak ,/oma*1 & ^? clammy ob/ructions ( ! ,vessels1 & t pret]natural ,hung] & ,?ir/ %\ld n be tak5 away by ?is way ( heal+2 'tis a sign t all ^! inconv5i5cies h a deep] root+ & _c be ?or\ghly remov$ by ! said ,m$icam5ts4 ,& !re=e su* ,rem$ies z are /rong] & m p[]full are to be made use (1 :i* may s(t5 ^? t5aci\s hum\rs ( ! ,/oma*1 may incide !m1 & ca/ !m out1 & may unlock all ! ob/ructions ( ! body1 & op5 ! passages ( ! ,vital ,_s1 to ent] unto all ! ,memb]s1 & may /r5g!n ! weakn$ ,/oma*1 :]eby x may be capable ( concoct+ ! meats x takes1 ) a laudable dige/ion1 & g5]ate good & laudable bl\d4 ,=asmu* !re=e z su* an efficaci\s ,m$icam5t z is fit to take away all ! ob/ructions ( ! inw>d ,b[els1 & ,vessels1 & to corroborate a weak ,/oma*1 is to be f\nd b ) a v few1 x ha? seem$ good unto me1 to reveal at pres5t su* a ,m$icam5t 7= ! sake ( mank9d7 & :i* is s efficaci\s a ,rem$y1 z ,i d>e boldly affirm ! l !re( ha? n = above ^! hundr$ ye>s la/ pa/ be5 9 ! h&s ( any ,physician1 b 0 f\nd out by my self by div9e in/9ct1 & :i* ,i "h publi% ) a will+ m9d4 ,! ,prep>ation !re( is z foll[s4 ,take ( new & /rong smell+ ,myrrh1 & ( ! pure/ & cle>e/ ,aloes1 & ( ! be/ ,engli% ,saffron1 ( ea* "o1 two1 or ?ree ounces4 ,beat !m all into ,p[d]1 & p\r !reupon ! /rong1 op]ative1 & volatile ,_s ( ,m>s1 7( :i* ,i h made m5tion 9 my ,book ( ,fires7 & dissolve z mu* !re( z w dissolve1 to ! ,solution add a little ( my secret ,f]m5t1 :i* w pres5tly cause x to f]m5t4 ,n[ be=e ! putt+ y\r f]m5t !reunto1 y mu/ h an ,alembeck or ,head ready at h&1 & ,pap] & ,pa/ :]e) ! ,alembeck be+ put ^u ! ,body1 may be well lut$1 & suff] no?+ to pass out4 ,= z soon z ev] ! ,f]m5t1 %all be add$ to ! ,solution1 x pres5tly beg9s to f]m5t1 & ! glass be+ plac$ 9 ,bal4 & feel+ ! heat1 t volatile ,_s ( ! ,iron w asc5d readily & nimbly l ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 mu* inf]i\r !reunto z to its heat ,i confess1 b yet ( a f> m p5etrat+ efficacy4 ,! ,_s be+ all asc5d$ ! rema9+ humidity is to be drawn (f ev5 to ! consi/5ce ( honey1 b yet s g5tly1 t ! rema9+ ,juice may n at all smell ( burn+4 ,?is done1 take out ! glass & let x cool1 & p\r on ^u ! ,juice aft] its refrig]ation ! same volatile ,_s ( ,m>s :i* y sep>at$ f ! matt] by di/illation2 :i* ,_s w dissolve t ?ick ,juice1 :i* be+ dissolv$ w become a ,balsam ( a /rong ,od\r1 a p5etrat+ ,efficacy1 & a r$ ,col\r l bl\d2 :i* 7by reason ( its p5etrative ,efficacy7 is to be kept well %ut1 & may be accompt$ ( z a ,balsam ( ,life2 = x takes away ! ob/ructions ( ! :ole body1 & do? mightily corroborate & /r5g!n all ! int]nal ,vessels & ,memb]s1 & pres]ves !m safe f all corruptions4 ,nor is !re any ,balsam :atev]1 be+ br\ght :5cesoev] x w1 t is comp>able unto ?is4 ,= x does n onely def5d ! liv+ bodies ( m5 f all ,diseases1 b likewise p]=ms ! same effects 9 ! pres]vation ( ! dead bodies f putrefaction1 z o!r ,balsams d1 b f> m efficaci\sly3 ,= x p5etrates all ?+s1 & by its s admirable v]tue keeps !m f putrify+1 insomu* t no body c en\gh admire ^! s great & wond]full works ( ,god4 ,n[ to try ! tru? ( ?is1 any man may make pro( !re( ) a ,frog1 ,m\se1 or su* l small ,creature4 ,! use ( ?is same ,balsam z to ! tak+ away ( all ! ob/ructions ( ! int]nal ,vessels1 & corroborat+ ! weak ,/oma*1 is ?is1 viz4 ,! body is fir/ ( all to be well purg$1 & !n #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 ev5 to #aj or #ab drops !re( 7accord+ to ! ,age ( ! ,pati5t7 is to be adm9i/r$ to a fa/+ ,/oma*1 9 t ,wat]1 :i* 0 drawn ov] aft] ! volatile ,_s 0 all come1 z a=esaid4 ,aft] ! tak+ ( ! ,m$icam5t1 y mu/ fa/ an h\r or two1 ?is ,balsam p5etrates all ! ,memb]s ( ! :ole ,body1 & /r5g!ns ! ,/oma*1 ,bra91 ,he>t1 & all ! int]nal ,vessels1 takes away all ob/ructions1 makes good blood1 excites a good appetite to meat & dr9k1 & augm5ts ! radical humidity1 & s cons]ves ! body ( man 7by ,god's ,grace & ,bless+7 ev5 unto old ,age4 ,b let x n seem to any "o a /range ?+1 nor let !m suff] any su* ?\ghts to come into _! m9ds1 z if o!rs h already _h ?is ,balsam1 because ,p>acelsus made 8 ,elixir ,proprietatis ( ,myrrh1 ,aloes1 & ,saffron1 & s o!rs too insi/+ on or trac+ 8 foot/eps h made ! same1 & :i* hi!rto ha? be5 9 great e/eem among/ all skilfull ,physicians2 no1 no4 ,t ,elixir ( ,p>acelsus1 be+ z yet 9 its corporeal =m1 & be+ no?+ else b ! me] body1 is f> %ort ( ! ,v]tues ( my ,balsam2 = my ,balsam ( ,life excels1 by reason ( its mo/ efficaci\s ,spirits1 :i* p5etrate ! :ole body ( man1 & fills all 8 ,spirits1 & ev5 ! :ole body x self ) its mo/ pure v]tues1 corroborat+ ! same1 & driv+ away all corruption & rott5ness4 ,f>!r1 if any "o be m9d$ to make ?is ,balsam ( ,life yet f> m efficaci\s & p[]full1 he may in/ead ( ! ap]itive ,_s ( ,m>s1 use ! ,_s ( ,gold1 :i* que/ionless w enri* ! said ,balsam ) f> great] v]tues1 b !n ! co/ w be ! m1 s t ?is ,m$icam5t w be fit = ! ri* onely4 ,a man may also 9 ! prep>ation ( ?is ,m$icam5t1 pres]ve ! volatile ,_s ap>t1 & use ! same z a spiritual ,balsam1 or ,elixir ( ,subtilty1 = ! cons]v+ ( ! inw>d p>ts ( ! body1 & s ?\ wilt mo/ pot5tly dissolve 7by its m p5etrative1 m pot5t1 & m efficaci\s v]tues1 all hurtfull ob/ructions1 & all ! mo/ clammy & t5aci\s hum\rs4 ,& aft] ! same mann] may y res]ve ! simple ,balsam ap>t = its prop] use4 ,n[ by ?is way :i* ,i h "h deliv]$1 may be made likewise o!r efficaci\s & p5etrat+ ,spirits & ,balsams ( great wor?1 out ( o!r ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als1 :]e) a man may p]=m wond]full effects 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,i h "h laid a f\ndation1 :]eupon e "o may z he ?9ks good build a /rong ,edifice4 ,no?+ v]ily w\ld be m desirable1 & m to be wi%t =1 ?an to sub/itute1 & introduce su* subtil & p5etrat+ ,m$icam5ts1 9 ! room ( s _m unpr(itable compositions made by _! boil+s & /ew+s1 c4 ,x w\ld be f> bett] = ! heal? ( mank9d1 nor w\ld s _m m5 die1 rem$iless1 ( su* small & contemptible ,diseases z arise me]ly f ! t5aci\s & pituit\s hum\rs ( ! ,/oma*3 ,:at v]tues ,i pray c !re be 9 ! common di/ill$ wat]s ( h]bs8 ,v]ily sc>ce any at all4 ,b if !y be prep>$ accord+ to ! way by me prescrib$1 !y w\ld be 7bo? 9 od\r1 ta/1 & v]tues7 mu* bett] & m pr(itable4 ,if to "s common ,w9e1 :i* ha? already und]gone its natural & accu/om$ f]m5tation1 !re be ano!r f]m5tation giv5 x by ! help ( my secret f]m5t1 & !n ! ,_s !nce extract$1 x w be ( s /rong & efficaci\s a sav\r & od\r 7especially if "s ,spices1 & o!r sweet smell+ fragrant ,h]bs1 be f]m5t$ toge!r !re)7 z t o!r ,w9es may be !reby r5d]$ sav\ry & well ta/$1 & odorif]\s too4 ,^u ?is acc\nt ,i d>e boldly & con/antly av]1 t ! ,spirits ( ,metals des]ve ! *iefe/ place 9 ,m$ic9e above all o!r ?+s :atsoev]3 ,b ,i d n z yet "k :at may be done ) !m 9 metallick matt]s1 onely ?us mu*1 viz4 !y are wont to coagulate ! common & runn+ ,quicksilv]4 ,did we b "k ! ,art ( fix+ !m 7,spirits7 & mak+ !m con/ant1 )\t "q we %\ld n onely obta9 an excell5t univ]sal ,m$icam5t 9 m$ic9e = ! cons]vation ( ! heal? ( mank9d1 b also a mo/ absolute ,t9cture = ! t++ ( ! bodies ( ! metals4 ,t ?is is possible1 ! ,writ+s ( ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s d too & aga9 h9t s mu*1 b yet ,i h n z hi!rto effect$ ! same4 ,h[ev] ,i am cont5t1 & mo/ he>tily ?ank my ,god1 9 t he ha? hon\r$ me ) s excell5t a ,m$icam5t1 :i* haply no body = ?is hundr$ ye>s la/ pa/ ha? be5 r5d]$ a p>tak] (3 ,= _h x s be51 x w\ld long s9ce h be5 reveal$ & disclos$4 ',tis n a ,boys play nor s v mean a ?+1 to br+ n onely ,vegetables & ,m9]als1 b ev5 ! mo/ fix$ metals !mselves1 9 7z x 77 a mom5ts "t1 to su* a pass1 z to und]go a f]m5tation1 & to yield 7by di/illation & rectification7 s /rong & p5etrative a ,_s2 believe x or n believe x1 all's a case4 ',tis en\gh = me t ,i c p]=m ! same :5soev] ,i please2 :i* ?+ ! incr$ul\s %all v %ortly1 7,god will+7 f9d to be mo/ true1 & see x ) _! ,eyes1 & feel x ) _! h&s4 ,b h[ev]1 by ! same way1 z ! a=esaid ,balsam is ord]$ to be prep>$1 may v>i\s & unkn[n effectual ,m$icam5ts be made out ( o!r matt]s4 ,a ,prep>ation ( ,opium w\ld yield su* a ,_s1 z 7by its od\r7 w\ld procure re/1 & lay ! ext]i\r ,s5ses asleep4 ,! l w\ld ,tobacco1 or ,h5bane1 & o!r su* l ,h]bs effect1 & s w\ld ! o!r inebriat+ ,h]bs1 ^: ,_s be+ mixt 7ev5 9 ! lea/ ,dose7 ) ,w9e1 or ,ale1 & s drunk (f1 w\ld pres5tly make a ,man drunk4 ,by ! help ( su* k9d ( ,spirits might _m waggi% tricks be done1 z = example1 ,if ,b>ley1 ,pease1 ,beans1 or o!r ,se$ & dry ,fruits 7 moi/5$ or /eep$ 9 ! same1 & ?r[n to ,fi%s1 ,birds1 & o!r wild ,animals1 & !y eat ( ! same1 !y w\ld be made s drunk1 z t y may take !m ) y\r h&s4 ,9 l mann]1 by su* k9d ( ,spirits emitt+ su* a /rong od\r1 may all mis*iev\s wild ,bea/s1 z ,be>s1 ,wolves1 ,foxes1 & o!r su* rav5\s ,creatures be driv5 away2 & on ! contr>y1 may ,fi%es disp]/ 9 ! ,wat]s be ga!r$ toge!r into "o place4 ,= !y 7viz4 ! ,bea/s7 %un all /rong od\rs & /9ks1 b ^! 7viz4 ! ,fi%es7 are wont to foll[ aft] !m 9 ! ,wat]4 ,briefly1 & 9 a ^w1 ^? a=esaid ,spirits w\ld be fit = ! effect+ ( su* wond]full conclusions1 z is no ways fit s mu* z once to m5tion1 mu* less to reveal & make kn[n ! same4 ,& = ?is reason ,i h det]m9$ ) my self to bury ?is s great a ,secret ( ,f]m5tation ) me 9 my ,grave1 & n to disclose x to any "o4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i w take c>e to provide a suffici5t pl5ty ( ! be/ ,m$icam5ts1 :]eby ,i may be s]viceable unto my ,neighb\r4 ,& ,i w omit tak+ c>e ab\t o!r ne$less affairs1 unless x %\ld *ance to happ51 t t ,turki% ,tyrant ?ir/+ aft] no?+ b ,bl\d1 %\ld approa* too ne> unto u 7:i* ,god =bid7 aga9/ :om my wond]full & hi!rto unkn[n ,artificial ,fires1 & o!r new inv5tions ( m9e1 aris+ f my unwe>i$ ,lab\rs1 w be ( su* resi/ance1 z t ,i am confid5t 8 num]\s ho/ w be rid ( ! c>e ( aga9 return+ back4 ,= x is beyond all k9d ( d\bt1 t su* fi]y ,globes or ,granadoes may be made1 z = "o p\nd !re( to exce$ ! viol5ce ev5 ( tw5ty p\nds ( ,gunp[d]4 ,& :o kn[s = :at cause ,god ha? v\*saf$ ! revealm5t ( su* great ,secrets1 at ?is nick ( "t8 ,p]haps to %ew 8 ,omnipot5cy1 he w effect "s s+ul> & admirable "w = ! free+ ( ! ,*ri/ian ,_w by ?is ultimate & extream def5sive way1 out ( ! mo/ pres5t & imm95t dang]s3 ,& ?\gh x 7viz4 ! ,*ri/ian ,_w7 be imm]/ & ev5 dr[n$ 9 ! ,labyr9?s ( v>i\s ,errors1 & is gone greatly a/ray f a true ,*ri/ian-l life1 yet not)/&+ x do? yet conta9 _m a pi\s ,s\l4 ,nev] did ,god make1 or v\*safe ought )\t a cause2 ,& !re=e x is altoge!r cr$ible1 t ^! new inv5tions did n light into ! h&s ( m5 9 va91 ! :i* "t w manife/4 ,! ,explication ( ! two ,circul> ,figures ( ! ,qu9tess5ce at ! beg9n+ ( ?is ,fif? ,"p ( ! ,ph>m4 ,spagyr4 ,ab\t ! ,circle ( ! fir/ ,figure4 ,! ,qu9tess5ce ( ! ,m9]als1 is a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,)\t side ! ,squ>e 9 ! ,circle4 ,sep>ate ! pure f ! impure4 ,)9 side ! same ,squ>e4 ,! f\r ,elem5ts4 ,9 ! f\r ,angles ( ! ,squ>e4 ,fire1 ,air1 ,wat]1 ,e>?4 ,)\t side ! ,triangle4 ,! ?ree ,pr9ciples4 ,)9 ! ?ree ,angles4 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 ,m]cury4 ,make ! fixt ,volatile4 ,)9 ! ,circle1 9 ! ,triangle4 ,two ,contr>ies4 ,)9 ! ,c5tral ,circle4 ,! fir/ ,ens4 ,:i* if y beg9 to read 9 ! ,c5t]1 ! s5se w be ?us4 ,f ! fir/ ,ens1 proce$ two ,contr>ies2 f !nce ! ?ree ,pr9ciples2 f !m ! f\r ,elem5ts2 f :i*1 if y sep>ate ! pure f ! impure1 y obta9 ! ,qu9tess5ce1 :i* is an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,ab\t ! ,circle ( ! second ,figure4 ,! ,salt ( ,metals1 is ! ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,)\t side ! ,squ>e 9 ! ,circle4 ,& br+ x unto ,maturity4 ,)9 side ! same ,squ>e4 ,! f\r ,elem5ts4 ,9 ! f\r ,angles ( ! ,squ>e4 ,fire1 ,air1 ,wat]1 ,e>?4 ,)\t side ! ,triangle4 ,! ?ree ,pr9ciples4 ,)9 ! ?ree ,angles4 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 ,m]cury4 ,& ! ,volatile1 make fixt4 ,)9 ! ,circle ( ! ,triangle4 ,dissolve1 ,coagulate4 ,)9 ! ,c5tral ,circle4 ,! primum ,mobile4 ,to und]/& ! ,scope ( ^? two ,figures1 y are to beg9 ) ! fir/1 9 ! ,c5t]1 & next read ! ,c5t] ( ! second1 = !y answ] "o ano!r 9 all _! ,p>ts4 ,z 9 ! ,c5t] ( ! fir/ ,figure are ^! words3 ,! fir/ ,ens4 ,:i* 9 ! ,c5t] ( ! second is1 ,! primum ,mobile4 ,& s on to all ! o!r p>ts4 ,! ,end ( ! ,fif? ,"p4 ,illu/ration3 ,qu9ta ,ess5tia 9 die ,ph>macopoea ,spagirica4 ,,! ,,six? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,or a ,light lately ris51 & a /rong ,key = op5+ ,philosophick ,v]ity1 treat+ ( ! mo/ secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 viz4 ,h[ x is to be us$ pr(itably & commodi\sly = ! prep>ation ( _m ,royal ,m$icam5ts2 & h[1 by ! b5efit ( x1 ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als2 v5em\s1 ftid1 noxi\s1 & :olly adv]se to ,humane ,nature1 may be conv]t$ into a gratefull & mo/ salubri\s ,m$ic9e1 ,m9]al-,salts1 & ! ,corrosive ,spirits ( !m dulcifi$2 & fix$ ,metallick2 ,bodies transmut$ into ,volatile ,spirits4 ,z also h[ ^! ,volatile ,spirits may aga9 be *ang$ into ,bodies fix$1 t++1 & p5etrat+ ?r\gh e ,metal & ,glass1 & o!r r>e ?+s ( t k9d may be p]=m$4 ,,read]1 ,i did "s "t s9ce1 s9c]ely discov] to c]ta9 ( my ,fri5ds1 "s ( ! be/ ( ! ,arcanums 7describ$ n[ publickly7 9 ?is ,treatise1 ) su* condition z !y !mselves %\ld prep>e ! same3 b !y h n z yet set ab\t ! ,"w1 & p]haps = no o!r reason1 ?an because !y ?\ght x a matt] n ( great b ( small mom5t4 ,h5ce x 01 t !y c\ld n believe s great a ,m$ic9e c\ld be prep>$ 9 s few days4 ,x is manife/ by ! ,writ+s ( ,philosoph]s1 t ,m>ia ! ,prophetess1 ,si/] ( ,moses1 c\ld rip5 ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s 9 ?ree ,days4 ,likewise1 "s ,philosoph]s h absolv$ _! ,"w 9 a ,week4 ,o!rs h consum$ "s ,mon?s lab\r ^u ! same4 ,b n[1 ^? errone\s ,fell[s 7:o run f "o to ano!r1 & al?\gh !mselves be rude & ignorant ( all ?+s1 pr(f] _! lab\r = rew>d to make ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s7 require to !mselves = dige/ion ! space ( "o1 two or ?ree :ole ye>s4 ,b :at a va/ diff]5ce is !re betwe5 ?ree days & ?ree ye>s4 ,z = my self1 ,i inde$ z yet h nev] elaborat$ s great a ,"w1 b h se5 ) my ,eyes s great a possibility !re(1 & ) my h&s h&l$ ?+s s1 z 7if "t & place be giv51 & ,god grant success7 ,i am confid5t ,i %all prep>e ?is supream ,m$ic9e 9 a v %ort space ( "t4 ,b ,i c truly affirm1 t 9 all my life ,i nev] aspir$ to ?+s s high2 yet :at ha? be5 conf]r$ on me by ,god1 ,i n[ make common4 ,:]e=e1 he 7:om ,god %all fav\r7 may !re beg91 :]e ,i h end$1 & happily consummate ! ,"w3 b if he 7:om ,god fav\rs n7 %all attempt any ?+ !re91 let him n disquiet me ) tr\blesome ,int]rogatories2 = ,i "k n h[ to answ] m1 ?an are "h discov]$ by me4 ,yet 7if ,god please7 aft] "s %ort space ( "t1 ,i w cle>ly expose to publick view1 :atsoev] ,i h f\nd & se5 9 ! p>ticul> ,melioration ( ,metals4 ,:i* inde$ w contribute great ,light to ?is lat] ,age ( ! d>k5$ ,_w4 ,,*ap4 ,i4 ,describ+ t artificial ,philosophick ,di/illatory ,furnace 7( :i* ! little ,book ( ,fires treats7 by ! help ( :i* 9 ! space ( "o h\r1 all ,*ymical ,op]ations at "o "t1 ! secret ,fire m$iat+1 may be demon/rat$ s1 z 0 nev] yet describ$ by any ,man4 ,get a ,furnace made ( good ,e>? 7:i* 9 burn+ w be r5dr$ z compact & solid z ,glass2 su* y may f9d ab\t ,col51 ,sibburg1 ,frei*iem1 or ,walt5burg7 9 its ,diamet]1 at lea/ two ,foot broad1 b r 7if t well may be7 ?ree4 ,prep>e a ,vessel l ! ,hemisph]e or half-,globe1 hav+ ?ree or f\r h&les1 to be hang$ up by1 fill t ) cold ,wat]1 & y\r ,recipi5t or ,bl9d-head w be p]fect4 ,!n fit to x a pla9 ,pan ( good ,e>?1 ! bread? ( ?ree or f\r ,?umbs1 & a ,?umbs bread? high4 ,?is ,pan fill ) common ,sulphur1 mixt ) "s o!r ,m9]al ,subject1 z ,m]cury1 ,auripigm5t1 ,ars5ick1 or ,antimony2 :i* y desire to fix1 ei!r p>ticul>ly into ,sol1 or univ]sally into ,m$ic9e4 ,k9dle ! ,sulphur t x may burn1 !n ?is ,sulphur w calc9e & fix t subject 79 ! ,fire cont9ually burn+17 :i* 0 put 9 to be fix$4 ,if 9 burn+ ! ,sulphur be defici5t1 x mu/ be suppli$ ) o!r ,sulphur4 ,if ! ,sulphur %\ld happ5 to be ext+ui%$1 y mu/ k9dle x aga91 t x may con/antly burn & nev] g out4 ,x w n easily g out1 if y prev5t ! ext9ction1 by putt+ a little ,cotton 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,pan4 ,:5 ! burn+ ,sulphur1 ) its p5etrat+ & rip5+ ,fire1 p5etrates ! subject add$1 !n ! volatile ,m9]al at fir/ _c be> pati5tly ! vehem5cy ( ! ,fire1 b a "p ( ! same is elevat$ upw>ds ) ! fi]y ,oil 7fix+ all ,m9]al subjects7 :i* concretes r\nd ab\t to ! ,vessel1 & aga9 di/ills d[n ^u ! burn+ ,sulphur into ! ,pan1 s z x excites no small admiration 9 ! ,behold]s4 ,! motion ( ?is ,oil1 :i* is s (t5 & long driv5 upw>ds & d[nw>ds2 ,philosoph]s h nam$ _! ,di/illation1 ,asc5t1 & ,desc5t1 also ,cohobation & ,circulation3 b ! ,sulphur cont9ually burn+1 !y call$ ,calc9ation & ,solution4 ,=1 9 ?is op]ation1 two v pot5t ,fires act4 ,! flame ( ,sulphur is a /rong fix+ ,fire1 b /rong] yet is t fi]y ,oil cont9ually di/ill+4 ,by ! help ( bo? :i* ,/ygian ,fires1 ! volatile subject 9 ! ,pan1 is 9 a %ort space ( "t 7unless x 0 v impure be=e7 )\t any dim9ution ( its weight fix$ into a fix$ ,m$ic9e4 ,x is to be admir$1 ) h[ great virtue1 ei!r ,fire is endew$1 = fix+ volatile ,metals2 also x is pleasant to behold1 h[ 7:5 any drop ( t ,oil ( ,sulphur driv5 upw>ds di/ills d[n aga9 ^u ! burn+ ,sulphur7 ! flame t asc5ds !n1 w be r$ z bl\d1 :i* o!rwise f ,sulphur onely asc5ds yell[i%4 ,! repeat$ ,di/illation ( t into ! "u set ,vessel 0 by ,philosoph]s call$ ,inc]ation3 ,b :5 ! :ole resid$ 9 ! bottom )\t any asc5d+ fume1 t 0 by !m call$ ,fixation4 ,^! op]ations ,i h p]=m$ ) my own ,h&s1 & se5 ) my own ,eyes4 ,m at ?is "t ,i d>e n publi%2 = m ?an en\gh is already spok5 to impi\s ,m54 ,:i* inde$ ,i %\ld n h done1 if ?is excell5t ,philosophick ,"w _h n be5 made too common already1 or 7to express my mean+ m pla9ly7 if x _h n fall5 into ! h&s ( unwor?y ,p]sons1 to me mo/ ungratefull4 ,= inde$ ,i p]mitt$ onely "s few ( my ,fri5ds to see ?is ,philosophick fix+ ,furnace2 yet ! k ( x 0 by !m s f> divulg$1 z ,i rep5t$ ,i _h ev] communicat$ x4 ,nev]!less1 in/ead ( t1 n long aft] by ,god 0 giv5 to me a c]ta9 o!r1 f> bett] & m elegant gift1 = he %ew$ me su* an ,in/rum5t1 z w\ld f> m commodi\sly ?an ! =m]1 receive ! asc5d+ sulphure\s fume1 s z none ( x %\ld be lo/4 ,!re=e ?is div9e gift %all by me be m w>ily kept ?an ! =m]4 ,illu/ration3 ,! ,explanation ( ! ,,cut4 ,a4 ,is ! /&+ "p ( ! ,furnace4 ,b4 ,! l[] ,hemisph]e or half ,globe1 :i* is to conta9 ! ,sulphur1 or :at y int5d to make into ,oils or ,spirits4 ,c4 ,! upp] ,hemisph]e ) its ,pipe to draw ! ,oils or ,spirits by4 ,d4 ,! body t holds ! ,wat]4 ,e4 ,! ,cavity or top ( ! body to put 9 ! ,wat]4 ,,fff4 ,! h&les by :i* x is hang$ up1 :i* are made ( ! same ,e>? t ! ,body is made (4 ,g4 ,! ,cock to let out ! ,wat]1 t y may put 9 m cold4 ,h4 ,! ,hemisph]e to "w ! ,m9]als & ha? no ,pipe4 ,i4 ,! body to hold ! ,wat] to keep x ,cool4 ,k4 ,! ,cavity ( ! ,body to put 9 ! ,wat]4 ,,lll4 ,! h&les to hang x by4 ,m4 ,! ,cock to let out ! ,wat] t y may put 9 m cold4 ,,*ap4 ,,ii4 ,! way ( prep>+ ano!r ,m$ic9e ( ,sulphur onely4 ,fill an e>!n ,pan full ( ,sulphur1 & set x "u ! ,bl9d-head4 ,k9dle ! ,sulphur & keep x cont9ually burn+ = eight or f\rte5 days4 ,& :5 ! burn+ ,sulphur cause? its ,oil to asc5d1 & ! same aga9 desc5ds ^u x1 & ?is asc5t & desc5t ha? s long be5 made1 z untill ! ,oil is fix$1 & no m asc5t is p]ceiv$1 !n let ! ,fire g out1 & t :i* y f9d 9 ! bottom1 look+ black z a ,coal1 take out1 p\r cle> ,wat] ^u x1 & make !m boil toge!r4 ,9 ?is boil+ ! ,wat] extracts ! fix$ ,oil ( ,sulphur1 :i* pass$ into ,salt1 f ! black ,fces4 ,?is extract$ ,salt di/ill ?r\gh a ,filt]1 & p]mit ! ,wat] to exhale 9 ,balneo2 s ! ,residue w rema9 9 ! bottom sweet1 9 ! =m ( a s[]i% gratefull yell[ ,salt4 ,:i* take out1 & put into a clean ,crucible1 :]e keep x hot1 b n r$ hot2 !n ! ,salt w wax r$4 ,?is dissolve aga9 & ,filt]1 & x w leave "s ,fces4 ,y may reit]ate ?is op]ation if y w1 & ! ,salt w be s mu* ! m pure4 ,?is ,salt is ( a middle ta/ betwe5 s[] & sweet3 ,( :i* five or six gra9s be+ tak5 inw>dly w p5etrate ! body & /rongly provoke sweat4 ,b a l>g] ,dose w provoke g5tle ,seidges1 especially if ! op]ation be made 9 "s ,iron ,pan1 yet x contracts f ! ,iron a sweeti% ta/1 b t is n at all to be fe>$1 because ! ,salt pla9ly deposits ?is ta/1 especially if y heat x hot & dissolve x1 coagulate & heat x hot aga91 unto ! ?ird "t4 ,= !n x lose? t ta/1 & becomes a sweet r$ ,salt1 :i* is a safe rem$y aga9/ all ,diseases1 :]e !re is ne$ ( sweat+ & purg+4 ,note1 "h is ne$ ( caution1 t 9 mak+ x hot1 y\r ,fire be n too /rong1 & s ! virtues ( y\r ,salt dim9i%$1 :i* is a ?+ accurately to be m9d$4 ,anci5t ,philosoph]s lik5$ ?is op]ation to su* a ,fire vomit+ ,dragon1 z dev\rs 8 own ,tail1 & conv]ts x into a salut>y ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,dragon is burn+ ,sulphur1 8 ,tail is its fi]y ,oil1 :i* slides d[n ^u ! burn+ ,sulphur1 & 9 x conv]ts x self into an efficaci\s ,m$ic9e4 ,note1 ,i w\ld h y give cr$it to me1 9 ^! ,works1 :i* ,i "h h op5$ 9 few words1 are _m ?+s ( great wor? conta9$4 ,!re=e1 if y be wise1 y w m dilig5tly se>* into ! matt]1 & f9d out mu* m ?an is "h disclos$ by me4 ,,*ap4 ,,iii4 ,an!r secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 by :i* all v5em\s & ftid ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al ,subjects1 may be *ang$ & prep>$ into a mo/ efficaci\s ,m$ic9e4 ,rectifie ,_s ( ,w9e s p]fectly well f all ,phlegm1 z x w all burn away4 ,= ?is way y w h a secret ,fire1 by help ( :i* y w be able to effect wond]s 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,,*ap4 ,,iv4 ,:]e fir/ is exhibit$ an efficaci\s ,m$ic9e f ?is ,vegetable ,fire x self4 ,prep>e y ( /ony ,e>? poli%able 9 ,fire1 or ( ,metal1 a ,furnace 9 su* wise1 z "u x a flam+ ,fire may burn1 & yet none ( ! fume fly away1 b 9 x cond5se ei!r into ,wat] or ,oil1 & !nce desc5d into "s fit ,receiv]4 ,"u su* a ,furnace1 9 "s e>!n ,pan k9dle an ounce or two ( ?is subtile ,fire1 & let x burn4 ,! ,_s ( ,w9e be+ burnt1 ! volatile ,salt z incombu/ible 7yet ! volatile ,m]cury ( ! ,w9e7 comes =?1 is cool$ 9 ! ,receiv]1 & s pres]v$4 ,note1 :5 ! fir/ ,_s ( ,w9e is burn$1 m mu/ be put 94 ,( h[ great pr(it x w be 9 ,m$ic9e1 y may easily judge1 because x is ! immortal & incombu/ible ,s\l ( ,w9e4 ,h[ mu* x is able to effect 9 ,al*ymy1 is n v well kn[n to me1 ,i n hav+ lab\r$ mu* 9 x z yet4 ,basilius t\*+ ?is ,m]cury1 ?us ,writes3 ,:osoev] c obta9 x1 w be a pr9cipal ,ma/] 9 ,*ymi/ry4 ,he1 z ,i judge1 well knew h[ f ,gold its ,t9cture 0 to be extract$ by ! help ( ?is4 ,b ( ^! en\gh at ?is "t4 ,,*ap4 ,v4 ,h[ by ! b5efit ( ?is secret ,vegetable ,fire1 ! ,microcosmick ,m]cury may be correct$1 fre$ f its nause\s /9k1 & conv]t$ into a sweet ,m$ic9e4 ,rectifie ,_s ( ,ur9e z highly z y c1 accord+ to my ,prescripts1 l>gely describ$ 9 ! ,book ( ,furnaces4 ,to ?is ,animal ,m]cury add five fold or six fold its weight ( our ,vegetable ,fire1 ) :i* fill a ,pan1 & k9dle ?is ,fire "u our ,philosophick ,alembick2 !n w our ,fire burn up all ! nause\s /9k ( ! ,animal ,m]cury1 s z x w asc5d ) a gratefull od\r & ta/4 ,if x be n to y\r m9d ! fir/ "t1 commit ! same to ?is purgation a second "t1 & make x pass ov]2 !n y w f9d y\r ,animal ,m]cury sweet1 by virtue ( :i* y w be able to d great ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e1 because x =cibly p5etrates4 ,!re=e a dilig5t ,physician %\ld n be ignorant ( ! use ( ?is4 ,x is kn[n t ,_s ( ,ur9e do? mu* good 9 ,m$ic9e yet x is commonly abhorr$ by reason ( its unpleasant ta/4 ,b :5 x ha? su/a9$ ! trial ( our ,philosophick purgation1 !n x asc5ds into its ,heav51 t is1 into ! ,alembick )\t /9k4 ,also by help ( ?is purgation1 all o!r ftid1 bitt] & unsav\ry ,vegetable1 ,m9]al1 & ,animal ,subjects1 may be purg$1 r5dr$ sweet1 pleasant1 & gratefull1 z ! foll[+ examples w prove4 ,,*ap4 ,,vi4 ,recipe ( common ,sulphur1 ,t>t>1 & ,nit]1 ( ea* "o p\nd1 pulv]ise1 mix & decrepitate !m 9 a ,crucible1 k9dl+ !m on ! top1 o!rwise !y w fulm9ate4 ,:5 decrepitat$1 melt & p\r out ! mixture1 r$uce x to ,p[d]1 & extract !nce ! ,t9cture ) ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,burn away ! ,_s ( ,w9e "u ! ,philosophick ,alembick1 & :at asc5ds res]ve = y\r use 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,:at rema9s 9 ! bottom w be sweet & void ( all evil sav\r1 because ! ,_s ( ,w9e ha? burnt up all ! /9k4 ,?is ,m$ic9e is a mo/ excell5t ,diaphoretick4 ,,*ap4 ,,vii4 ,h[ ! ,t9cture or ,s\l ( ,antimony may be purifi$ by ! b5efit ( ?is ,vegetable ,fire4 ,recipe ( ,antimony1 ,t>t>1 & ,nit]1 ( ea* alike2 decrepitate1 melt1 pulv]ise1 & extract ! ,t9cture1 :i* cause to pass ?r\gh ?is ,purgatory ,fire1 & y w h a safe ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,diseases4 ,b if y w\ld r5d] x yet m excell5t1 to ?is ,antimony 7:i* ha? already once su/a9$ t ,purgation7 aga9 add its own weight ( ,t>t> & ,nit]2 decrepitate1 melt1 extract1 & cause x to burn z be=e1 & y w h y\r ,m$ic9e m excell5t4 ,& if y %all repeat ?is lab\r ! ?ird "t1 y w h x f> m excell5t1 = e "t !re are "s ,fces deposit$1 :5ce ! ,m$ic9e becomes m efficaci\s4 ,z is said ( ,sulphur & ,antimony1 s also all o!r /9k+ & bitt] ,subjects2 yea ! /9k+ ,dungs ( ,animals may be s purifi$ z to become sweet4 ,b !re is no necessity to speak h]eab\t 9 ?is place4 ,= :osoev] /udi\sly se>*e? = "s fam\s ,m$ic9e1 w easily f9d "s excell5t ?+1 s z he may atta9 bo? ,ri*es & ,hon\r accord+ to 8 wi%4 ,,*ap4 ,,viii4 ,h[ by help ( ! ,vegetable ,fire1 ,m9]al ,fires may be ext+ui%$1 & ! corrosive fi]y disposition ( !m conv]t$ into sweetness4 ,x is v well kn[n1 t ! great] common ,fire do? always 7z (t5 z "o is set ne> ! o!r7 ei!r ext+ui% ! less]1 or cause x to langui%1 ! same also happ5s to ,philosophick ,fires4 ,z = example1 ,put into a ,/one di% or ,pan1 ,_s ( ,salt1 ,vitriol1 ,nit]1 or ,sulphur1 or "s o!r acid ,_s1 & ?ree1 f\r1 or six p>ts ( ! be/ ,_s ( ,w9e :i* k9dle1 & ! ,_s ( ,w9e w burn away1 b ! acid ,_s ?r\gh ! subtilty ( ! flame becomes sweet4 ,:i* sweet ,spirits1 especially t ( ,sulphur & ,salt1 manife/ great ,v]tues 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,basil ,val5t9e speaks ( ! dulcifi$ ,_s ( ,salt1 t x extracts f ,gold its ,t9cture2 & t he1 :o kn[s h[ to dulcifie x1 w be hon\r$ by ,philosoph]s4 ,he 9 l mann] tea*e?1 t ,_s ( ,w9e is sev5 times to be ab/ract$ !nce3 ,yet und\bt$ly he int5d$ n ! vulg> ,ab/raction1 b ?is secret ,ab/raction r1 ( :i* we n[ speak4 ,because su* ,spirits are n dulcifi$ at "o "t1 b ,_s ( ,w9e is (t5 to be ab/ract$ !nce by ! help ( ,fire1 be=e !y w be suffici5tly dulcifi$4 ,,*ap4 ,,ix4 ,ano!r way1 by help ( o!r ,fires1 to cleanse & sweet5 ,vegetable1 ,animal & ,m9]al ,subjects4 ,e man kn[s1 t ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( common ,fire is1 to absume e /9k+ ,sulphur1 to drive away ,m]cury1 & leave no?+ b dead ,a%es1 ) a little fix$ ,salt2 :i* is no ,correction1 b a viol5t ,de/ruction & ,corruption ( good ?+s4 ,!re=e1 9 prep>+ fam\s m$ic9es1 we %\ld use a bett] ,fire1 viz4 su*1 z nei!r consumes ,sulphur1 nor drives away ,m]cury1 b onely rip5s1 cleanse? & swet5s !m2 z w be prov$ by ^! foll[+ ,examples4 ,fir/ let u make trial ) ! 7to u abom9able7 ,dung ( m51 & see1 :e!r its ,/9k c be totally tak5 away1 & ( x an ,univ]sal m$ic9e be prep>$4 ,x is v manife/1 t ! ,dungs ( ,animals crude & n prep>$1 are ( "s use 9 m$ic9e1 & we "k !y h be5 long 9 use ) ,gal5i/s & ,apo!c>ies3 ,= !y presume to cure ! ,jaundies ) ,goose-dung2 ,feav]s ) ,horse-dung2 ,inflammations ( ! ,b[els ) ! di/ill$ ,wat] ( ,c[-dung1 :i* !y call ! ,wat] ( all ,fl[]s2 & ! ,qu9sey1 ) ! :ite ,dung ( a ,dog1 :i* !y call ,album ,grcum4 ,p]t95t to ! purpose1 ,hi/ory makes m5tion ( a c]ta9 ,c\ntryman lab\r+ ) a ,qu9sey4 ,to ?is man a ,physician gives a ,bill1 by :i* he 0 to g to an ,apo!c>ies ,%op1 & buy ,album ,grcum4 ,! ,bill he gave to a ,boy 9 ! ,%op1 :o hav+ read x1 look$ into ! ,box 9 :i* ,album ,grcum 0 wont to be kept2 & f9d+ ! ,box empty1 bid ! ,c\ntryman /ay a little1 & he w\ld s]ve him pres5tly4 ,b ! ,boy n wise en\gh to conceal ! ,secret1 runs pres5tly into ! ,*ur* ,y>d1 :]e he ga!r$ "s ( ! :ite ,dung ( ,dogs1 :i* he br\ght home1 & put into 8 ,mort> to pulv]ise4 ,! ,c\ntryman see+ ?is1 spake to ! ,boy ?us3 ,i pray !e lay aside ^? ?+s1 & give me :at ,i h ne$ (2 = ,i c /ay no long]4 ,to :i* ! ,boy answ]$3 ,?is is t ! ,physician prescrib$ y2 !re=e /ay b a little :ile1 = x w be beat en\gh pres5tly4 ,!n ! ,c\ntryman ang]ly said3 ,:at d y say1 y ,:elp6 ,mu/ ,i buy ,dogs-turd ( y = ,silv]8 ,i h en\gh ( t at home3 ,!re=e y & y\r ,doct\r %all eat x y\r selves = me4 ,& hav+ spok5 ?us1 he w5t out ( ! ,apo!c>ies ,%op 9 a great rage4 ,_m su* ,hi/ories are v>i\sly commemorat$3 by :i* y may cle>ly see1 t ! ,dungs ( ,animals1 al?\gh crude & n at all prep>$1 h be5 us$ by ,apo!c>ies4 ,all :i* _h !y n be5 usefull 9 ,m$ic9e1 w\ld long s9ce h be5 abrogat$4 ,b humane ,dung1 :i* des]v$ly is to be pref]r$ be=e all o!r1 is n us$ m$ic9ally2 & t onely because ( its evil smell4 ,yet ,i h kn[n "s old ,wom5 give t to be tak5 inw>dly by su* z lab\r$ ) ,feav]s 7b )\t _! k7 & s h expell$ ^? ,feav]s4 ,!re are "s ,*irurgeons s skilfull z to "k1 t ! ,salt ( humane ,dung onely g5]ates ,putrefaction1 b on ! contr>y all o!r ,salts pres]ve f x4 ,:]e=e !y use t = putrify+ su* excresc5t ,c>uncles1 z !y fe> to cut (f1 by reason ( ! int]mix$ ,ve9s4 ,yet1 t humane ,dung 7if inw>dly tak57 wants n its effects1 no man d\bts3 b because ( its great ,/9k1 its use is to be ab/a9$ f1 & n to be admitt$ 9 m$ic9e4 ,nev]!less1 if x c be fre$ f its abom9able ,od\r1 x may be us$ 9 m$ic9e1 o!rwise n4 ,:]e=e1 ,p>acelsus s highly e/eem$ x1 z he said3 ,f him ,heav5 & ,e>? is hid1 to :om humane ,dung is n kn[n4 ,an ,hi/ory1 :i* %ews :at happ5$ 9 ,cs>'s ,c\rt1 betwe5 him & ! ,c\rt ,physicians1 pla9ly %ewe? ?is4 ,= :5 ^? ,physicians ask$ him to leave beh9d him "s m$ic9al ,exp]im5t unto !m1 ,p>acelsus ord]$ humane ,dung to be br\ght & laid be=e !m4 ,!y see+ t1 w5t away 9 a rage & revil$ him4 ,b ,p>acelsus answ]$4 ,y inde$ run away1 !reby prov+ y\r selves unwor?y ( ! ,secret ,i purpos$ to h discov]$ to y4 ,:5ce x is v manife/1 t ,p>acelsus knew h[ to r5d] /9k+ ,excrem5ts fit = use4 ,= und\bt$ly1 he nev] adm9i/r$ !m to any man1 be=e !y 7 prep>$2 because he _h o!r ,m$icam5ts always 9 read9ess4 ,n[1 t x may be kn[n to be possible to take away ! ,/9k ( ,dungs1 ,i w prove ! same by ! foll[+4 ,to a s\nd & heal?full ,man = two days toge!r give no?+ to eat1 b a little well bak$ ,:eat-bread2 or to dr9k1 b good ,w9e4 ,8 ,excrem5ts = ^! two days ca/ away4 ,on ! ?ird day let him eat a peculi> ,bread1 ) :i* is mix$ be=e x is bak$ ab\t an ,ounce & half1 or "o ,ounce ( my ,blood ( ,sol2 also let him h an ,ounce & half1 or "o ,ounce ( ! same ,blood ( ,sol mix$ ) 8 ,dr9k1 t x may !reby be t+$ ) a r$ ,col\r4 ,& all ! ?ird day let him eat no?+ b ?is ,bread1 9 :i* ! ,blood ( ,sol1 or ,gold r5d]$ irr$ucible ha? be5 bak$1 & use t ,w9e onely1 :i* ! ,t9cture ( ,gold ha? col\r$4 ,!n on ! f\r? day1 let 8 ,excrem5ts 7:i* w be t+$ ) blackness l a ,coal7 be put into a glaz$ ,pan or ,di%1 yet ) ?is ,caution1 t no ,ur9e be mix$ !re)2 because t w be injuri\s4 ,inde$ ^! ,excrem5ts w h a v evil ,od\r1 b t y may take away _! /9k1 & conv]t !m into an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 proce$ ?us4 ,if ^! ,excrem5ts be 9 weight "o p\nd1 or some:at above1 p\r on !m two ,ounces ( well dephlegmat$ ,oil ( ,sulphur1 or 9 defect ( t1 z mu* /rong & well rectifi$ ,oil ( ,vitriol2 mix ! :ole well /irr+ x ) a wood5 ,spatula1 t ! ,oil may act ^u ! ,excrem5ts3 ,expose ! :ole to ! ,air = "o ,night2 & t m9]al ,fire w calc9e ! ,dung ,philosophically1 & deprive x ( all its /9k1 )\t any dim9ution ( its ,weight2 :i* is v /range4 ,& if any "p ( ! evil ,od\r %\ld be left rema9+1 add to x aga9 "o ,ounce & half ( ! ,m9]al ,fire1 & suff] !m to /& toge!r = "o ,day & ,night4 ,!n mu/ y also h 9 read9ess ! ,animal ,fire1 viz4 ,_s ( ,ur9e exactly rectifi$1 ( :i* p\r leisurely & by degrees ^u ! ,dung1 s mu*1 z until bo? ^? contr>y ,spirits cease to act ea* ^u o!r1 & are /ill3 ,= !n ^? two cont5d+ ,fires h mortifi$ ea* o!r1 :5ce a middle ,salt is g5]at$4 ,^u ?is mixture put into a ,glass d y also p\r s mu* ( ! ,vegetable ,fire1 7t is1 ( ! be/ ,_s ( ,w9e7 z may rise 9 height above x two f+]s bread?4 ,set ?is glass 9 ,balneo1 & dige/ ! :ole = tw5ty f\r h\rs3 ,= 9 t "t ! ,_s ( ,w9e dissolve? t ,salt1 :i* proce$$ f bo? ! contr>y ,fires1 toge!r ) ! ,microcosmick ,salt1 ,sulphur & ,m]cury2 & f t ,gold1 n[ ! second "t inv]t$1 extracts ! ,t9cture1 :i* x ha?1 & is !reby t+$ r$ z ,blood4 ,?is ,t9cture p\r (f1 & re-p\r on o!r ,_s ( ,w9e1 & let t also /& tw5ty f\r h\rs 9 ,balneo = extract+ :at rema9s3 b ?is w h b little ,t9cture1 because ! fir/ extraction drew =? almo/ all4 ,add bo? extractions toge!r1 & 9 ,balneo1 ) v g5tle heat1 by ,alembick ab/ract ! ,_s ( ,w9e f ! ,t9cture2 !n w rema9 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel a v r$ & pleasant ,salt2 ^u :i* mu/ be p\r$ s mu* ,aromatick ,_s ( ,w9e1 z w suffice to dissolve all ! ,salt4 ,:i* ,solution p\r out f ! ,glass x 0 dissolv$ 91 into a /rong & v clean ,glass-bottle1 & keep x by y z a mo/ preti\s ,treasure4 ,! ,dose ( x is v small3 = if y give1 at "o "t1 #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 #e1 or #f drops1 x w provoke ,ur9e1 expel ,sweat1 & ! ,/one also p[]fully4 ,b if ! dose be augm5t$1 x purge? ! ,belly1 & t )\t any mole/ation4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may safely be us$ 9 all ,diseases4 ,yet because ,i int5d brevity1 ,i =be> to write m t\*+ ?is ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,excrem5ts or ,fces1 f :i* ?is ,t9cture is extract$1 are n to be ca/ away1 b mu/ be calc9$ ) ,fire till !y are r$ hot1 & 7aft] a /rong ,aqua ,regia ha? be5 p\r$ ^u !m7 ! rema9+ ,gold1 :i* 0 n be=e extract$1 mu/ be dissolv$4 ,yet y %all h v little ( t2 because ! ,man's ,/oma* did a second "t inv]t t ,gold1 7:i* 0 once be=e inv]t$7 & made x r$ucible1 s z x c\ld be extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e by help ( ! ,m9]al & ,animal ,m]cury4 ,x is h>d = me to believe1 t a m excell5t ,diuretick & ,diaphoretick ,m$ic9e c be f\nd1 ?an ?is ,microcosmick ,salt1 :i* is t+$ ) ,sol4 ,= y w "k ( h[ great v]tue ?is ,diuretick & ,diaphoretick ,salt is1 :5 y %all precipitate ! acid ,oil ( ,sulphur 7or 9 defect ( t1 rectifi$ ,oil ( ,vitriol7 ) good ,_s ( ,ur9e1 & r$uce x into ,salt4 ,& w n su* a ,salt z ?is be f> m excell5t1 :5 ,sulphur ! 7,philosophically calc9$7 ,salt & ,m]cury ( ! humane ,body1 toge!r ) ! ,t9cture ( ,gold h ,access8 ,i h n writ any ?+ "h ( ?is ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 to ! end x %\ld be pref]r$ be=e o!rs1 because ,i v well "k1 we c ( o!r ,subjects prep>e fam\s ,m$ic9es1 & easily be )\t humane ,dung2 b :atsoev] ,i deliv]$ "h1 ,i did x = ! good ( all4 ,= my "p1 ,i say1 if any "o ha? no m9d to proce$ 9 ?is ,op]ation1 let him =be>4 ,x suffice? me1 t ,i h signifi$ to ! ,_w1 h[ by ! help ( ,art1 all v5om\s & /9k+ ,subjects may be am5d$ & cleans$4 ,?us may ! indu/ri\s ,physician1 by ! b5efit ( ! ?ree ,pr9cipal ,fires prep>e _m excell5t ,m$ic9es1 & be=e all sluggi% & c>eless ,physicians be _h 9 great hon\r by ! ,sick1 & obta9 ! fav\r ( ,,god & ,m54 ,= he may inv]t ! ,v5om ( ,vip]s1 ,s]p5ts & ,scorpions1 & conv]t ! same into an ,antidote p[]full aga9/ ! ,pe/il5ce1 & o!r ,v5oms4 ,he also und]/&s h[ to prep>e a ,m$icam5t ( ,toads safe to be giv5 to dropsical ,p]sons3 ( ,spid]s a ,m$ic9e heal+ ! ,lepr\s2 ( ,can?>ides & ,may-,woms1 a c]ta9 ,salt good aga9/ ! ,/one ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]2 ( ,e>?-,worms1 or ,ra9-,worms1 a v5]eal ,exp]im5t2 ( ,opium1 ,tobacco & ,h5bane1 a fam\s ,somnif]\s ,m$ic9e2 ( ,wormwood a ,/oma*al & ,antifebrile2 ( ,hellebore1 ,ag>ick1 ,spurge1 ,as>abacca1 ,squill1 & ! l1 an ,univ]sal ,purg+ ,salt2 ( ,pe>*-,/ones1 & ,crabs-,eyes1 a ,nephritick ,m$ic9e aga9/ ! ,/one ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]2 & ( ,napellus1 ,/avesacre1 & ,wake ,robb91 a fam\s ,antipodagrick4 ,^!1 & o!r su* mo/ excell5t & pres5tly m$ic9al ,salts may aft] ! same mann] be prep>$3 ,^!1 = ! heal? ( infirm ,mank9d ,i c\ld n cont5t my self to conceal4 ,inde$ ,i c\ld h writ m at l>ge t\*+ ?is matt]2 b brevity1 :i* ,i n[ /udy1 =bids a m ample ,decl>ation4 ,,*ap4 ,x4 ,( ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( t ,fire1 :i* lies hid 9 ,t>t>1 or ! ,/ony ,fces ( ,w9e4 ,t>t> is a ,salt1 :i* 9 ,f]m5tation sep>at+ x self f ! ,w9e1 adh]es p>tly to ! sides ( ,w9e ,cask1 & p>tly resides ) ! ,dregs 9 ! ,bottom4 ,?is ,salt or ,t>t>1 al?\gh x is numbr$ among ,salts1 yet x is ( ano!r disposition ?an all o!r ,salts2 because !y may be dissolv$ 9 cold ,wat]1 b ?is ,t>t> _c be dissolv$1 except 9 boil+ ,wat] onely4 ,no ,man hi!rto 0 will+ to op5 ! ,cause ( ?is h>d ,tye4 ,b ,i1 see+ ,dea? daily approa*+ ne>] & ne>]1 0 n will+ to c>ry x ) me to my long ,home1 !re=e ,i *ose r to leave x beh9d me = ,mank9ds sake4 ,& ?us x is ) ,t>t>4 ,t>t> conta9s 9 x self a peculi> ,sulphur by :i* ! ,salt is s b\nd or fix$1 z x _c l o!r ,salt be dissolv$ 9 cold ,wat]4 ,= if ! ,sulphur be sep>at$ f x1 x is easily dissolv$ 9 cold ,wat]1 l o!r ,salts4 ,yet s soon z su* ,sulphur is tak5 f x1 ! secret ,fire :i* lay hid 9 x1 is also tak5 away3 & !nce=? x c no m s]ve in/ead ( a secret ,fire1 by :i* ,metals are rip5$ into ,t9ctures2 b is r5dr$ onely fit to p]=m its ,(fice 9 m$ic9e4 ,t\*+ :i*1 = brevity sake we %all "h make no m5tion4 ,! me?od ( depriv+ ,t>t> ( its t++ ,sulphur1 t x may be dissolv$ 9 cold1 is ?us3 ,by burn+ two ,p\nd ( ,t>t>1 r$uce x into a :ite ,salt1 ^u :i*1 if y p\r ,wat] to dissolve x1 x w become a ,lixivium4 ,:i* ,lixivium p\r ^u "o ,p\nd ( ,t>t>1 & boil !m toge!r 9 an ,e>!n glaz$ ,pot3 ,!n ! ,lixivium dissolves ! ,t>t>1 & sep>ates ! b9d+ or fix+ ,sulphur f ! ,salt4 ,!n p\r on "o "p ( common ,t>t>1 boil !m toge!r yet once1 filt] ! boil$ ,liqu\r ?r\gh ,pap]2 !n 9 ! bottom w rema9 ! ,sulphure\s ,fces1 & ! ,wat] ( ,t>t> pass ?r\gh yell[i%2 ^u :i* ,wat] p\r di/ill$ ,v9eg> to mortifie ! ,lixivium4 ,?is be+ done1 ! ,v9eg> w also be coagulat$ ) bo? ,salts1 & be *ang$ into "o ,salt2 :i* ,salt 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy is ( great use & b5efit2 t\*+ :i* if ,i %\ld "h write m ,i %\ld be too t$i\s3 b 7,,god will+7 ! manifold use ( x %all be %ew$ 9 my ,?ird ,c5tury4 ,= "h my purpose is n m at l>ge to speak ( ! matt]4 vide ,helm4 ,fol4 #ahc4 & ,basilius p4 #bdj4 ,t fecul5t ,slime1 :i* adh]es to ! sides ( ! ,filt] y %\ld n ca/ away1 b endeav\r to fix4 ,= !n y w f9d "s admirable ?+1 & m ?an "h ,i d>e discov]4 ,because t is ! g5u9e ,coagulator ( runn+ ,wat]s1 :i* x h>d5s1 & is jo9$ 9 a s+ul> famili>ity ) metals1 & especially ) ,sol2 z ,i ) admiration h exp]i5c$4 ,= 9 a few h\rs x t+$ ,sol ) :it5ess1 & turn$ x into brittle ,glass2 :]eas o!rwise ,sol is an ,enemy to e volatile ,sulphur4 ,i d n believe !re is any o!r ?+ 9 ,nature second to ?is wond]full ,sulphur2 :i* is endew$ ) a pot5cy coagulat+ & h>dn+ runn+ ,subjects4 ,= no?+1 except ,sulphur onely1 c be f\nd1 :i* coagulates & t+e?4 ,m]cury & ,salt t+e n3 b ,sulphur do? t4 ,consid] ,i pray1 h[ great p[] common ,sulphur ha? ov] ,m]cury1 s9ce f\r ,ounces ( x c coagulate a ,p\nd ( runn+ ,m]cury into h>d & r$ ,c9nab>4 ,also f\r ,ounces ( common ,sulphur c coagulate two or ?ree ,p\nds ( ,oil into a ,liv]-l ,mass3 & "o ,p\nd ( ,oil r$uce t5 ,p\nds ( ,lixivium into h>d ,soap4 ,likewise "o or two half ,ounces ( ! volatile ,vap\r ( ,sulphur 9 subt]ranean ,ve9s1 c coagulate s]5e ,wat] into h>d ,rocks & ,/ones1 z also all sorts ( m9]als & metals4 ,s1 t little ,sulphur :i* is f\nd 9 ,t>t>1 c r5d] mu* s[] ,w9e or ,wat] h>d z a ,liv]2 z is kn[n to ^? t lab\r 9 ,w9e & ,v9eg>4 ,i once purpos$ & endeav\r$ to extract f ,gold its ,t9cture by ! b5efit ( ,salts1 among :i* ,salts ,t>t> also 02 :5ce my ,gold came out :ite & altoge!r brittle z ,glass4 ,b ,i1 be+ will+ to prove :e!r my ,gold 0 con/antly :ite or no1 cupellat$ t ) ,saturn2 & !n ,i f\nd my ,gold n to rema9 :ite1 b to h receiv$ its pri/9e yell[ ,col\r4 ,t :it5ess proce$$ f no?+ else1 ?an ! t++ ,sulphur ( ,t>t>1 & because ! ,col\r 0 n fix$1 !re=e 9 cupellat+ x vani%$ away3 ,note3 ,h5ce1 :5 ,i _h brok5 small a little ( ?is t+$ :ite & brittle ,sol1 & ca/ x ^u a little vulg> ,m]cury made hot 9 a ,crucible1 x pres5tly _h +ress1 & coagulat$ ! ,m]cury into an heavy :ite ,body1 :i* :5 ,i expos$ to a c9]iti\s ,exam51 all ! ,m]cury vani%$1 & ! ,sol onely rema9$ 9 its ,col\r4 ,! ,reason h]e( 0 because ! a=esaid ,sulphur ( ,t>t> 0 n fix$4 ,yet !nce ,i obs]v$1 t x might be fix$ ) ,sol into a con/ant ,r$ness4 ,if any "o ha? conv5i5t "t & place1 he may m pr(\ndly se>* into ?is ,"w1 because 9 x lies a great ,arcanum4 ,b h[ o!rwise f ,gold its ,t9cture is to be extract$1 %all aft]w>d be taught4 ,en\gh ( t at ?is "t4 ,b !re rema9s ?is "o ?+ to be spok51 viz4 t :osoev] kn[s h[ to conjo9 ! ,sulphur ( ,t>t> ) ! ,sulphur ( ,metals1 s5d to fix x ) !m1 may c]ta9ly obta9 ! ,t9cture3 ,z ,ripley cle>ly intimat$1 :5 he said1 ,he saw a r$ ,toad s long & s (t5 dr9k+ ( ! ,juice ( ,grapes1 z until 8 ,b[els bur/4 ,if y d m s]i\sly ?9k ( ?is 7& ,,god judge y wor?y ( 8 ,grace7 y w exp]i5ce wond]\s ?+s2 if n1 !n conclude ?\ wa/ n wor?y ( ^? ,secrets4 ,s mu* may suffice = ?is "t to be spok5 t\*+ ! admirable ,sulphur ( ,t>t>4 ,m else:]e ( x1 if ,,god w4 ,,*ap4 ,,xi4 ,proce$+ n[ to ,metallick fix$ ,salts1 ,m]curial volatile & mo/ subtil ,spirits1 let u see :at !y are able to effect 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,& fir/ let u speak ( ,antimony1 z ! ,radical ,juice ( all ,metals4 ,recipe ( ! ,m9]a ( ,antimony f9ely pulv]is$ "o ,p\nd1 ( our secret ,sal ,armomiack six or eight half ,ounces2 :i* dilig5tly mix$ put into a coat$ ,glass ,retort1 :i* set into a ,di/illatory ,furnace1 & apply a ,receiv] !reto1 m9i/r+ ,fire leisurely accord+ to ,art1 t ! ,glass be n brok54 ,9 di/ill+ fir/ ( all asc5ds a little s[ri% ,wat]1 !n 7! ,retort be+ hot7 a ?ick ,oil fat & yell[1 9 :i* is conta9$ ! mo/ excell5t ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 :i* y may !nce ?us sep>ate4 ,^u ! yell[ ,oil di/ill$1 p\r common ,wat]1 :i* ,wat] w draw to x self ! ,salts1 & precipitate ! ,m]cury1 l a yell[ pond]\s & %9+ ,calx1 :i* be+ edulcorat$ & dri$1 w be an ,univ]sal ,purg]4 ,its dose is v small4 ,i use no m ?an a qu>t] ( a ,gra91 :i* 7sav+ y\r ,rev]5ce7 gives me #c1 #d1 or #e ,/ools3 b to a robu/ man ,i give half a ,gra91 a :ole ,gra91 & sometimes two ,gra9s4 ,note3 ,if a l>g] dose be giv51 ?is ,m]cury excites vomit+ also1 ?\gh v g5tly4 ,if y w\ld r5d] x ,diaphoretick1 y mu/ !nce ab/ract rectifi$ ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,!n ?is ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 :i* be=e 0 liquable z ,wax1 becomes altoge!r fix$ & unmeltable2 & !n y may give ( x f #a1 #b1 #c1 to #h1 or #aj ,gra9s1 :i* inde$ move n ,seidges1 b provoke ,sweat )\t we>9ess to ! ,pati5t1 & p]=ms ! ,(fice ( a bless$ ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,diseases1 :]e ,sweat is ne$full4 ,r$uce ! ,caput ,mortuum tak5 out ( ! ,retort to ,p[d] 7! f9] ! ,p[d] is ! bett] y\r ,"w w succe$7 & hav+ put x into a ,phial p\r ,_s ( ,w9e ^u x1 mix !m by a cont9u$ /irr+ & %ak+ ( ! ,glass 7= o!rwise x turns x self into an h>d /ony ,mass7 & 9 ,balneo dige/ x = a natural ,day4 ,!nce ! ,_s ( ,w9e w acquire a r$ ,col\r1 :i* p\r (f1 & rep\r on fre% ,_s1 :i* also p]mit to extract z mu* z x c4 ,!n ) g5tle heat ( ,balneo1 ab/ract ! ,_s ( ,w9e f ! ,t9cture1 :i* w reside 9 ! bottom l a r$ ,salt4 ,:i* ,salt is s great a ,treasure 9 ,m$ic9e1 z exce$s all e/imation4 ,= x passe? ?r\gh ! :ole ,body l ,fire1 & consumes ,diseases1 z ,fire burns up ,wood4 ,= accord+ z x f9ds any defect 9 ! ,body s x op]ates1 expell+ ,sweat & ,ur9e1 purg+ out all malignant & noxi\s ,hum\rs ( ! :ole ,body1 & highly purify+ ! ,blood1 s z ,i believe no m noble ,t9cture & ,salt ?an ?is c be extract$ out ( ,antimony4 ,its dose inde$ is v small1 b ( great efficacy1 insomu* z us+ b half a ,gra9 ( x y w f9d a mo/ evid5t ,op]ation4 ,!re=e1 if a ,ma/] ( a ,family provide = himself b "o ,dra*m ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 he may by ! help ( t = ! space ( "o :ole ye> n onely pres]ve himself & family f _m ,diseases1 b also def5d himself & !m f all o!r ,affects e :]e prevail+4 ,!re=e let ,,god h ! ,praise ( x4 ,,*ap4 ,,xii4 ,t ?is way also may be prep>$ f ,auripigm5t & ,ars5ick a ,m]curial ,oil1 & a fix$ ,t9cture4 ,recipe ( ,auripigm5t "o ,p\nd ( our secret ,sal ,armoniack f\r ,ounces1 :i* r$uc$ to ,p[d] mix1 & di/il 9 a ,retort by degrees a volatile yell[ corrosive ,oil4 ,at la/1 9 ! neck ( ! ,retort w asc5d a sublimate ,r$ z ,blood1 transp>5t & z beautifull z an ,ori5tal ,ruby2 ! ext]nal use ( :i* is fam\sly m$ic9al aga9/ ,ulc]s & gangr5\s ,affects4 ,& ! yell[ ,oil is a mo/ pres5t ,rem$y = mortify+ all gangr5\s ,ulc]s1 & lay+ a solid ,f\ndation = _! ,cure1 if ! "p affect$ be onely ano9t$ ) a ,fea!r dipt !re94 ,if any "o p\r ,wat] ^u ! a=esaid ,oil1 t corrosive1 :i* asc5d$ ) ! ,auripigm5t1 w be sep>at$ & precipitat$ into a yell[ ,calx1 :i* edulcorat$ & dri$1 becomes s /rong & vomitive1 z x _c safely be giv5 inw>dly3 b outw>dly spr9kl$ ^u ,w\nds1 x lays a good f\ndation = heal+4 ,b if f ! a=esaid yell[ ,p[d]1 ,oil ( ,vitriol be ab/ract$1 x !n becomes s fix$1 z x w be> ! =ce ( a mo/ viol5t ,fire1 )\t any exhalation ( fume2 & !n lose? all its v5ome1 & may be mo/ safely us$ f #a1 #b1 #c1 #d1 to #f1 or #h ,gra9s1 aga9/ ! ,pe/il5ce1 all ,feav]s1 & su* ,diseases :]e ,sweat is ne$full4 ,x is to be admir$1 t ?is ,subject s v volatile & v5om\s1 %\ld by "o onely ab/raction ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 become s fix$ & con/ant 9 ,fire4 ,also x is no less admirable1 t ?is ,oil l any o!r ,oil ( ,m9]als1 do? n asc5d 9 ! =m ( a ,liquor1 b l & 9 ! =m ( "s fat ,vegetable ,oil1 :]eas 9 x is n any fatness at all1 because all proce$s f ! ,auripigm5t4 ,moreov]1 x w be pr(itable also to tea*1 t ! a=esaid fix$ ,auripigm5t 7:5soev] unto x1 by ! help ( ,m]cury ( ,luna1 +ress is procur$7 project$ ^u a ,r$-hot ,plate ( ,copp]1 r5d]s ! same totally :ite & z tractable z ,silv]4 ,:i* ?+s be+ kn[n1 al?\gh ( little use1 d not)/&+ sav\r ( a pleas+ ,curiosity1 by :i* y w f9d1 t ( r$ ,copp]1 :ite ,silv] may be made4 ,also1 aft] ! same mann] ( :ite & r$ ,ars5ick1 su* a m$ic9al ,oil & ,t9cture may be prep>$ = ,v5us4 ,note3 ,:osoev] is desir\s to lab\r h]e91 mu/ /udi\sly avoid ! v5om\s fume3 ,= ,ars5ick _c well be h&l$ )\t p]il4 ,i might "h also say some?+ ( ! runn+ ,m]curies ( ,metals2 b s9ce !y r app]ta9 to ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 ?an unto ,m$ic9e1 ,i ?\ght x be/ to pass ov] ! m5tion+ ( ^! 9 ?is small ,treatise1 & to publi% !m 9 ! foll[+ ,c5turies4 ,,*ap4 ,,xiii4 ,( ! subtil & mo/ p5etrat+ ,m$ic9al ,spirits ( ,metals4 ,9 my little ,book ( ,fires1 & also 9 my fif? ,"p ( ! ,spagyrick ,ph>macopa1 ,i h inde$ made "s m5tion ( volatile ,spirits1 b = brevity sake conceal$ ! me?od ( prep>+4 ,:5 ,i consid]$1 t su* ,works 7 judg$ by _m impossible1 ,i ?\ght x w\ld be wor? :ile "h to ins]t ! ,prep>ation ( !m2 & t onely f "o ,metal1 t e ,man may see ! ,v]ity ( all ! o!r4 ,= :osoev] is desir\s to op]ate 9 ,metals1 he may be able by ?is "o ,process suffici5tly to le>n s mu* ,skill1 z x w n be difficult = him to extract su* volatile ,spirits f o!r ,metals also4 ,! way ( prep>+ ! volatile ,spirits ( ,metals4 ,recipe ( ! ,/eel ,wy>s1 :i* ! ,ne$lemak]s _c use1 "o ,p\nd1 :i* s heat 9 ! ,fire1 z all squallidness & fil? may be burn$ away4 ,aft]w>d put !m into a glass ,body1 & p\r on !m ( ! h]eaft] describ$ dissolv+ ,wat] #d1 or #e1 ,p\nd4 ,place ! ,vessel 9 ,balneo or 9 ,s&1 & adm9i/] ,fire s to x1 z ! ,wat] 9 ! ,glass surr\nd+ ! ,/eel may wax hot & n boil2 !n ! ,wat] preys ^u ! ,iron to be dissolv$4 ,= 9 ?is ,op]ation ! ,/eel is dissolv$1 & f]m5t$ l new ,be] or ,w9e4 ,9 ?is ,f]m5tation a c]ta9 mo/ subtil ,_s ( ,m>s asc5ds1 )\t any corrosive1 brea?+ a v /rong ,od\r1 & endu$ ) a ,ta/e vehem5tly p5etrat+4 ,= su* a ,_s s p5etrates ! ,tongue1 z ! ta/e long rema9s1 al?\gh a ,man wa% 8 m\?1 yet ?is ta/e is n unpleasant4 ,by p5etrat+ ! ,body ( him t takes x d[n1 x provokes ,sweat copi\sly1 op5s ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 ,sple5 & ,lungs1 & com=ts ! vital ,spirits & ,/oma*4 ,also x is admirably conduc5t to ! ,heal? ( ^?1 :o are accu/om$ to dr9k ,w9e mixt ) ,wat]2 because x gives ! ,w9e a gratefull ,ta/e1 & t f> bett]1 ?an ! be/ ( s[ri% ,spr+s are able to p]=m4 ,if any "o kn[s h[ to =tifie1 or conc5trate ?is ,_s by ,rectification1 he w be able to effect wond]s by ! b5efit ( x2 :i* inde$ yields n to be s readily conc5trat$1 z ,_s ( ,w9e3 z y %all he> anon1 yet x is possible4 ,! ,wat] is prep>$ 9 ?is mann]4 ,recipe ( common ,salt "o ,p\nd1 :i* dissolve 9 #d1 or #e ,p\nd ( common ,wat]1 & p\r ^u x half a ,p\nd ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 to :i* sup]add "s ,/eel-wy>1 & !nce by di/ill+ sep>ate ! ,wat]2 !n no %>p ,spirits w asc5d ) ! ,wat]1 b all ! corrosive w rema9 ) ! ,m>s1 & no?+ asc5d b a subtil ,_s void ( ,corrosion4 ,?is move? admiration1 t ( su* an h>d & fix$ ,metal1 ) ! help ( s g5tle heat1 %\ld asc5d su* a fly+ & p5etrat+ ,_s4 ,b x is m to be admir$1 t ?is :ite1 volatile & p5etrat+ ,_s1 9 a few h\rs space1 is able to turn x self into a fix$ r$ ,t9cture3 yet y w f9d ?is incr$ible ,miracle v]ifi$1 ?us4 ,fill a glass ,body above half full ) our ,_s ( ,m>s1 yet take no m ( x ?an #e or #f ,p\nd1 because t w\ld be m ?an is ne$full = ,probation4 ,place ! ,body1 ) its ,head lut$ well 9 ,s&1 & di/il (f almo/ ! ,wat] by ,asc5t1 s z onely half a ,p\nd may be left rema9+ 9 ! bottom4 ,take :at asc5ds out ( ! ,receiv]1 & y w f9d x endew$ ) little m ta/e ?an ,ra9-wat]2 & t because ! volatile ,_s 9 ?is ,ab/raction or ,decoction is sep>at$ f ! ,wat]1 & aga9 conv]t$ into a fix$ ,body1 viz4 ,a mo/ r$ ,p[d]4 ,:i* r$ ,p[d] is inde$ a true ,t9cture1 yet x ha? no +ress into ,metals1 unless t be procur$ to x by ! help ( ,gold4 ,h5ce is fulfill$ ! ,precept ( ,philosoph]s ?us tea*+3 ,make ! fix$ volatile1 & r5d] ! volatile fix$4 ,:at1 ,i pray1 is m fix$ ?an ,iron8 ,:at m volatile ?an its ,_s8 ,& la/ly1 :at m con/ant 9 ,fire1 ?an ! ,_s aga9 fix$ into a r$ ,t9cture8 ,note3 ,:5soev] ! ,glass ) ! rema9+ ,wat]1 9 :i* ! r$ ,p[d] is1 %all by motion be di/urb$1 ! ,wat] w seem to be blew1 :i* blew col\r arise? onely f ! ,t9cture1 :i* by t agitation is dissipat$ into mo/ small ,atoms4 ,= :5 ! ,t9cture r$ z ,blood is aga9 setl$ 9 ! bottom1 ! ,wat] /&s above x :ite z be=e4 ,t\*+ ?is flam+ ,sulphur ,cosmopolita ?us speaks3 ,:5 ,philosoph]s h fre$ _! ,sulphur f 8 t5ebr\s ,prison1 & see him swimm+ 9 8 own ,sea1 !y adore him1 t is1 are delight$ ) 8 ,beauty4 ,b :osoev] w\ld op]ate any ?+ to purpose1 x w be exp$i5t = him to provide 9 read9ess a good quantity ( ?is ,wat]1 because f t5 p\nd ( ?is ,wat]1 !re is no m ?an "o ,scruple ( our ,sulphur to be expect$4 ,:i* ,avic51 9 8 advice to 8 ,son obs]v$1 say+1 he _h ne$ to procure to himself sixty p\nds ( t ,wat] be=e he began 8 ,"w4 ,t\*+ :i* also ,bracescus ha? excell5tly disc\rs$1 al?\gh he 0 seem+ly refut$ by ,tauladanus1 :o 7by reason ( ! great subtilty ( 8 ,wit7 c\ld n conceive1 t any good c\ld lie hid 9 despicable gross ,iron4 ,b t good ,man ,tauladanus no m und]/ood ! mean+ ( ,bracescus ?an he knew ! nature ( ,iron4 ,if any "o be seis$ ) ! desire ( op]at+ 9 ?is ,subject1 let him reade ,bracescus1 by :om he w be suffici5tly in=m$4 ,b _m by 8 ,writ+s h err$1 ?r\gh _! mi/ake ( :at he m5tions 9 ! latt] end ( 8 ,book1 viz4 t he spake n ( vulg> ,iron1 :i* by /rong ,fire might be aga9 r$uc$ into ,iron2 b t su* ,iron 0 to be *os51 z by ! =ce ( /rong ,fire1 c\ld turn x self into a gre5 or blewi% ,glass4 ,:]e ! simple ,read]s foll[+ ! b>e lett]1 s\ght _! ,t9cture 9 common ,scales ( ,iron1 b to no purpose4 ,"h ,i speak ( a blew or gre5 ,scoria1 :i* c no m be r$uc$ into ,iron4 ,= :5soev] any "o %all melt our fix$ ,sulphur mixt ) ,borax1 al?\gh ) mo/ vehem5t ,fire1 yet he %all nev] r$uce x into ,iron1 b into a gre5i% ,glass4 ,?is ,crocus ,m>tis _c d1 nor any o!r de/roy$ ,iron2 b 9 ,r$uction x w always yield "s small ,gra9s ( ,iron1 :]e=e !nce no ,t9cture c be made4 ,= :atsoev] is endew$ ) a t++ ,v]tue mu/ n be ,metal1 accord+ to ! ,univ]sal ,cons5t ( all ,philosoph]s4 ,if any "o w\ld f9d out "s excell5t ?+1 let him le>n ! ,art ( conc5trat+ t1 by :i* ,conc5tration x w be multipli$ 9 v]tue4 ,^! few ?+s ,i 0 will+ at ?is "t to communicate t\*+ ! volatile ,_s1 & fix$ ,sulphur ( ,m>s1 = publick good4 ,! :ole "w is nei!r difficult nor *>geable1 because we may use "o & ! same ,m5/ruum always aga9 & aga91 nor is !re ne$ ( new ,exp5ces1 :i* are n[ easily acquirable4 ,^! are ?+s accurately to be not$1 accord+ z t mo/ +5i\s ,poet ,virgil ha? p]spicu\sly h9t$ 9 ^! ,v]ses4 ,consid] fir/1 :at "h is to be done3 ,a ,gold5 ,bran*1 ) ,leaves ( ,gold !reon1 ,^u a ,tree conceal$ gr[e?3 ,?is ,to ! ,inf]nal ,juno sacr$ is4 ,b ! :ole ,grove1 ) dismal %ades ( ,night1 ,obscure & keep ?is ,tree f humane ,sight2 ,& till "s "o %all take d[n f ! ,tree ,?is ,gold5 ,bran*1 !re c no ,entrance be ,into ,e>?s ,cav]ns4 ,beaute\s ,pros]p9e ,orda9$ ha? t ?is r>e ,gift div9e ,%all br\ght be unto h]4 ,no soon] is ,! fir/ ,bran* cropt1 b 9 ! place ( ?is ,a second spr\ts2 & t mo/ pure & f9e1 ,z did ! fir/1 ) gold5 ,leaves w %9e4 ,!re=e di/+ui% ,"r2 :5 rightly kn[n ,?is ,bran* is unto !e1 !n ) ?y own ,h&s crop ! same3 = x w foll[ ,!e1 ,if ?\1 by ,fates1 = ?is ,"w *os5 be2 ,if o!rwise1 no humane ,viol5ce1 ,nor /r5g? ( ,iron =ce x c f !nce4 ,by ^! x evid5tly appe>s1 t :5 "o gold5 ,b\gh is cropp$ (f t ,tree1 ano!r foll[s2 & n onely "o & ano!r1 b z (t5 z y w crop "o1 ano!r foll[s3 ,provid$ ! ,heav5s fav\r our ,ent]prize2 o!rwise all endeav\r w be va94 ,yea1 x w be impossible ) h>d ,iron1 or f h>d ,iron 7z ! ,gold-be>+ ,tree7 to acquire or crop "o ,bran*4 ,consid] ^! ?+s 9 y\r ,m9d4 ,= "h are words pla9 & cle> en\gh to e man1 ^: ,e>s & ,eyes ,,god %all op54 ,,*ap4 ,,xiv4 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ! volatile & subtil ,spirits ( o!r ,metals1 & ( _! ,use4 ,note3 ,?is lab\r ( prep>+ subtil ,spirits ( fix$ ,metals1 & ( r$uc+ volatile ,spirits1 into fix$ ,bodies1 s fully expla9s ! ,table ( ,h]mes1 z ev5 ,*ildr5 may und]/& x4 ,also x proves ! v]ity ( t ,aphorism unanim\sly us$ by all ,philosoph]s3 ,! fix$ make volatile1 & ! volatile fix$4 ,he1 :om ,,god fav\rs1 w easily und]/& ?is2 b to all o!rs x w rema9 mo/ firmly lock$1 al?\gh x be describ$ to !m ) great cle>ness4 ,i d\bt n1 b t ?is ,"w 7:5 ^! my ,writ+s 9 "t to come %all fall into ! h&s ( mo/ dilig5t ,se>*]s7 w be m ?r\ghly s\ght into1 & a ne>] way f\nd1 ?an ?is "h describ$ by me1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 ! ,sulphur ( ,philosoph]s may be releas$ out ( t d>k ,prison1 9 :i* he is kept b\nd ) mo/ /rong ,iron ,*a9s4 ,x w\ld amaze a man to ?9k1 t f su* a t5ebr\s & %ad[$ black ,tree1 su* fair gold5 ,bran*es %\ld be cropp$4 ,al?\gh !y 7:o are n ,philosoph]s1 b w\ld be acc\nt$ su*1 :il/ !y walk magnific5tly adorn$ ) spl5did cloa?+7 by reason ( _! bl9d ,pride _c see :at ,i h "h cle>ly writt52 yet ^? ,artific]s1 :o we>+ ,l9n5 ,frocks1 lab\r 9 _! simplicity1 w see2 because to _! ,endeav\rs ,,god gives 8 ,b5$iction4 ,z ,i h "h taught ! way ( extract+ p5etrat+ volatile ,spirits f contemptible old ,iron1 & ( r$uc+ ^? ,spirits into fix$ t++ ,bodies2 s also f o!r ,metals ! same may be prep>$4 ,inde$ "o ,metal is m apt = su* an ,op]ation ?an ano!r1 & "o gives =? its spirits m readily ?an ano!r3 yet su* ,spirits may be extract$ f all ,metals1 b ) ! help ( div]s ,solutions4 ,= t ,wat] :i* dissolves ,gold1 leaves ,silv] undissolv$1 & :at w dissolve ,silv]1 dissolves n ,gold4 ,common ,salt1 & ,salt ,nit]1 ) ! ,wat] & ,oil ( ,vitriol1 7b r ( ,sulphur7 dissolve ,sol1 ,m>s1 ,v5us & ,jupit]4 ,nit] ! ,wat] & ,oil ( ,sulphur dissolve ,lune & ,v5us4 ,mo/ %>p ,w9e ,v9eg> dissolve? ,saturn4 ,! ,_s ( ,gold coagulates ,m]cury into ,sol1 ! ,_s ( ,silv] coagulates x into ,lune4 ,bo? ^! ,spirits are ,m$ic9al4 ,! ,spirits ( ,v5us & ,jupit] are ( a loa?some ,ta/e & ,od\r1 & !re=e unfit = ,m$ic9e4 ,_s ( ,saturn is a m]e p5etrat+ ,v5ome1 or a ,wat]1 :i* by its ,od\r suffocates ! vital ,_s1 :]e=e e man %\ld /udi\sly avoid x1 s9ce its use _c be )\t ,p]il2 o!rwise t ,_s 9 metallick ,works excels all4 ,nor d ,i believe we c easily prep>e a ,t9cture1 :]eby to coagulate ,m]cury1 unless by ! help ( ,saturn cold & kill+ all liv+ ?+s1 yet x mu/ be w>ily h&l$4 ,) ^! ,i close up my disc\rse ( ^! ,spirits2 because1 al?\gh ( !m mu* m might be spok51 yet x w n be ! "p ( a consid]ate man to ca/ ,pe>ls be=e ,sw9e4 ,besides1 ,i judge ,i h already divulg$ m ?an is fit4 ,b x is wor?y ( all obs]vation1 t ,,god is a fai?full ,def5d] & ,gov]n\r ( all mo/ subtil ,arts & ,?+s4 ,,*ap4 ,,xv4 ,h[ by ! ,b5efit ( a ,magnet f ! ,air may be extract$ an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,x is suffici5tly kn[n1 t ! ,life ( all ?+s is recond$ 9 ! ,air1 )\t :i* ,_s1 or ,s\l ( ! ,_w1 no?+ 9 ?is ,univ]sality ( ?+s c live or gr[4 ,b ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s s\ght out v>i\s ways1 by :i* t ,_s might be br\ght f a f> (f nigh unto u1 be receiv$ & exhibit$ palpable1 & at l5g? !y f\nd ! way1 & by ! b5efit ( x p]=m$ great ?+s bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & 9 ,al*ymy1 & t m or less1 accord+ z "o knew bett] ?an ano!r h[ to int]cept & conc5trate x4 ,= ! :ole ,art consi/s 9 ?is ,conc5tration4 ,!re=e1 s9ce by ! ,grace ( ,,god1 unto me also is some?+ kn[n t\*+ a l ,conc5tration ( ! ,univ]sal ,macrocosmick ,_s ( ,life1 ,i 0 n will+ 7l "s envi\s or covet\s man7 to keep s great a ,gift ( ,,god to my self onely1 & suff] ! same to be buri$ ) me2 b *ose r 7= ! heal? ( mank9d1 = ! pr(it ( my ,neighb\r1 & = ! ,hon\r & ,glory ( ,,god7 to imp>t some?+ !reab\t2 yet no m ?an is fit or conv5i5t4 ,if any "o desire? to extract "s good ?+ f ! ,air1 he mu/ fir/ well und]/& :at w be a good ,magnet1 & h[ to make *oice ( an oportune place & "t4 ,= 9 a moi/ ,season1 y %all extract no?+ b an unpr(itable ,wat] f ! ,air4 ,:]e=e no man %\ld und]take ?is lab\r ( extract+1 unless 9 ! height or mid/ ( ,summ]1 :5 ! ,air is v s]5e1 void ( ,cl\ds1 & hot ) ! ,sol> ,rays4 ,because1 at su* a "t1 ! ,magnet1 :i* y %all hang up 9 ! ,sun1 imm$iately 7f ! hot ,rays ( ! ,sun7 extracts a m$ic9al ,wat]1 :i* e "o may use accord+ to 8 ,capacity4 ,also1 ,i w\ld h y to "k1 t v>i\s ,magnets are f\nd1 by help ( :i* ,wat] may be extract$ f ! hot ,air1 b all su* ,wat]s make n = our ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,yet ,i am will+ "h to subjo9 "s ( ^? vulg> ,magnets4 ,! ,fir/ ,magnet4 ,) #c1 #d1 or #f ,p\nd ( ,m]cury1 or m or less fill small ,/one ,jugs1 or /rong ,glasses1 :i* ,glasses firmly clos$ let d[n into a deep cold ,well1 :]e ! ,m]cury 9 x self w conc5trate ! ,cold4 ,n[1 if y w\ld extract ,wat] f ! ,air1 hang up su* a cold ,glass or ,jug full ( ,m]cury 9 ! ,air1 :]e x w pres5tly draw ,wat] to x self4 ,!re=e "u ! ,glass or ,jug mu/ be set a ,glass ,tunnel ) a long ,pipe2 by :i* ! di/ill+ ,wat] may be receiv$1 & conveigh$ ?r\gh ! ,pipe1 f ! hot ,sun into a cold ,cell>4 ,if ?is be n done1 ! ,sun w aga9 draw to x self ! di/ill$ ,_s4 ,y may leave ! ,magnet hang+ z long z x rema9s cold & ,wat] di/ils f x3 ,b assoon z no m wat] w di/il1 y mu/ imm]ge x aga9 9 a ,cold ,well1 t x may recov] its ,coldness4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 in/ead ( x hang up ano!r2 & repeat ! lab\r s (t5 z until y h ga!r$ wat] en\gh4 ,ano!r ,magnet4 ,hang up 9 ! hot ,sun ,jugs or ,glasses full ( su* wat]2 :i* ( _! own accord w _! contract s great ,coldness1 z y c sc>cely endure to t\* !m ) y\r h&4 ,to !m1 z is abovesaid1 wat] w adh]e1 & di/il into ! ,tunnels set "u !m4 ,a ,cold wat] is ?us prep>$4 ,9 common wat]1 or ,_s ( ,vitriol1 dissolve ( ,sal4 ,armoniack & ,salt-pet] equal p>ts1 z mu* z c be dissolv$4 ,) ?is wat] fill y\r ,glasses1 & ) !m1 z is above %ew$1 extract wat] f ! ,air2 & t w be equal 9 v]tue to ! =m]4 ,if y be desir\s to extract some?+ m excell5t f ! ,air1 y mu/ also expose to x m excell5t ,magnets4 ,= z is ! ,magnet s x extracts4 ,,*ap4 ,,xvi4 ,proce$ 9 y\r ,"w ?us4 ,prep>e #c or #d ,p\nd ( ,oil ( ,sulphur p] ,campane1 :i* rectifie1 t x may become v fi]y3 ,!n provide a l>ge ,tr\gh l a ,*e/ or ,box1 :i* y may cov] ) l9n5 ,cloa? s1 z ?r\gh x no ,du/1 b ! ,air onely may p5etrate4 ,9 ?is ,*e/ set y\r rectifi$ ,oil ( ,sulphur1 p\r$ into div]s small ,pans or ,di%es s z !y be n above half full4 ,leave ^! !re ?ree or f\r ,days1 or s long ,day & ,night expose !m to ! ,air1 z until ! ,oil ( ,sulphur ha? drawn to x self s mu* ,wat] z x self 01 & fill$ ! ,di%es4 ,?is be+ done1 empty out all ! ,di%es into "o ,glass ,body1 & 9 ,balneo ) g5tle heat ab/ract !nce all ! humidity4 ,! ,oil rema9+ 9 ! ,bottome aga9 expose to ! ,air 9 ^? ,di%es1 z be=e1 s long z until !y be fill$4 ,t wat] aga9 ab/ract !nce1 & proce$ 9 extract+ s long1 z until y h got wat] en\gh4 ,?is wat] passe? ?r\gh all ,t9ctures2 b ,i h n z yet compleat$ ?is ,"w4 ,note3 ,all ! be/ ( t1 :i* ?is ,magnet draws f ! ,air1 rema9s ) ! ,magnet x self or ,oil ( ,sulphur1 z its true ,matrix1 9 :i* x is n\ri%$ & rip5$2 z ! mo/ ,anci5t ,h]mes1 or ! ,fa!r ( all ,philosoph]s1 9 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table1 ha? describ$ 9 ^! words4 ,"h ! ,s\l ( ! ,_w speaks4 ,my ,fa!r is ,sol2 my ,"m is ,luna2 ! ,w9d or ,air secretly be>s me 9 its ,belly3 ! ,e>? conceiv$ & br\ght me =?1 & is my ,nurse1 c4 ,! ,_s ( ! ,_w c br+ =? no ,fruits1 unless x be fir/ sem9at$ 9 a fit ,matrix2 because no?+ 9 ! ,_w c be prog5it$ )\t a ,womb4 ,?is our ,magnet is ( all ,magnets mo/ gratefull to ! ,s\l ( ! ,_w1 & a mo/ natural ,fri5d to ! ,_s ( ! ,_w4 ,mu* might be spok5 t\*+ ?is1 b x is n necess>y to ?ru/ pulse ready *ew$ into a sluggi% ,cr[s m\?1 let him fly out & seek = himself4 ,"h1 9 ?is ,"w are v]ifi$ ^? say+s ( ,philosoph]s3 ,nature rejoyce? 9 ,nature1 ,nature ov]comes ,nature1 ,nature reta9s ,nature4 ,"h x is prop] also to obs]ve1 :at ,h]mes1 at ! end ( 8 ,table sai?2 viz4 ,my p[] is n intire1 or p]fect1 be=e ,i am turn$ into ,e>?4 ,b h[ ?is is to be done1 ,i leave to ! consid]ation ( e ,man4 ,= ! unwor?9ess ( ! pres5t wick$ ,_w =bids me to disc\rse m amply !re(4 ,to all m51 :om ,,god %all fav\r1 ^! w be cle> en\gh4 ,yet else:]e t\*+ ?is matt] 7if ,,god w7 ere long %all be taught4 ,,*ap4 ,,xvii4 ,h[ f ,gold its ,t9cture may be extract$ by help ( a ,magnet4 ,recipe ( mo/ pure ,gold an ounce & a half1 & ( ! ,/ellate ,regulus ( ,antimony made ) ,/eel1 "o ounce1 bo? :i* melt toge!r 9 a cov]$ ,crucible2 & :il/ 9 flux ca/ at times a little ,salt-pet]1 until ! ,nit] %all h extract$ all ! ,regulus ( ,antimony f ! ,gold1 & turn$ x into ,scoria's4 ,p]mit ! :ole to fl[ well = "s "t1 t ! ,gold may well settle to ! bottom f ! ,scoria1 :i* w fl[ l wat]4 ,!n p\r all out into a ,cone1 :]e ! ,gold becomes a ,regulus1 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ f ! ,scorias4 ,?is ,regulus ( ,sol comes =? mu* pal] ?an x 0 be=e4 ,if ?is pallid ,sol be aga9 melt$ ) ! a=esaid ,m>tial ,regulus1 & ! ,regulus !nce ab/ract$ by ! help ( salt ,nit]1 ! ,gold w come =? a little pal] ?an x did ! fir/ "t4 ,if y repeat ?is ,op]ation #h1 #aj1 or #ab times1 y w f9d y\r ,gold at l5g? almo/ totally :ite1 & t its ,t9cture is extract$ f x by ! help ( t ,regulus4 ,! ,t9cture ( ,sol is abscond$ 9 ! ,scorias2 ?is1 by ! b5efit ( a c]ta9 ,antipa!tick ,salt1 w be precipitat$ f ! ,fces liquifi$1 l a ,regulus highly t+$4 ,note3 ,yet 9 ^! ,cases1 ! ,precipitation mu/ be w>ily h&l$1 le/ y also precipitate ! ,regulus ( ,antimony toge!r ) x1 & s vitiate ! ,t9cture4 ,= ?is ,extraction no vulg> ,regulus is conduc5t1 b su* onely1 z is made ( good ,/eel1 & ha? su* a prop]ty1 z :5 a ,fl9t is /rook ^u x1 x yields fi]y ,sp>ks1 no o!rwise1 ?an z f h>dn$ ,/eel4 ,:i* v]tue1 if x ha? n1 x _c rightly draw to x self ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 b all endeav\r w be 9 va94 ,?is ,extraction1 ,cosmopolita1 9 8 new ,*ymical ,light1 ha? v well describ$ & discov]$ 9 ^! words4 ,su* ,*alibs mu/ be tak51 z is endew$ ) p[] ( extract+ t f ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 :i* _m h s\ght1 b few f\nd4 ,b fur!r he sai?3 ,!re is f\nd yet ano!r ,*alibs1 :i* f ,gold extracts its ,se$ 7if x be unit$ or copulate ) x #ab times7 & !nce is impregnat$2 b ! ,gold is infirm$ ev5 to dea?4 ,b ! ,*alybs or ,magnet br+s =? a ,son1 :i* w be m excell5t ?an 8 ,fa!r1 viz4 ,gold1 :5ce he proce$$1 :osoev] kn[s ?is ,magnet 7( :i* ,cosmopolita makes m5tion1 & an h9t ( ! prep>ation :]e( ,i h "h %ew$7 & und]/&s h[ to use ! same1 9 two or ?ree ,days he w behold & f9d s great ?+s1 z ) ! joy !re( 8 he>t w be satisfi$4 ,=1 if any "o ha? ,philosophick ,eyes1 he w see :at is mo/ pleas+1 if n1 he w be no m delight$ ?an a ,sw9e1 :o among ! ,sweep+s ( ,v9ey>ds ha? swall[$ an ine/imable ,pe>l or ,jewel1 b kn[s n ! diff]5ce betwe5 a ,pe>l & t ,dung4 ,,*ap4 ,,xviii4 ,h[ f ,gold its ,t9cture may be extract$ by ano!r ,me?od1 or by ! b5efit ( a c]ta9 o!r ,*alybs4 ,fir/1 prep>e ! ,gre5 ,lyon ( ,anci5t ,philosoph]s 7by help ( my m9]al ,salt7 ( sulphure\s ,subjects4 ,to ?is ,gre5 ,lyon ca/ ,sol1 t is1 pure ,gold2 :i* he1 ?r\gh 8 gre$y desire ( dev\r+ always1 w swall[1 & !reby acquire to himself notable ,/r5g?1 ,p[] & ,beauty4 ,= 8 :ole ,body w be !nce r5ew$4 ,8 head1 ) ! =e "p ( 8 ,body w %9e ) a ,grayi% ,hair1 v l a ,cr[s ,head2 b 8 ,tail ) ! h9d] "p ( 8 ,body w acquire _m v>i\s & beautifull ,col\rs1 resembl+ ! g5u9e =m ( ! ,ra9-,b[1 or ! ,tail ( a ,peacock4 ,& z soon z ! ,gre5 ,lion ha? suffici5tly concoct$ & dige/$ ! yell[ ,lion or ,sol 9 8 ,/oma*1 he by ,seidge expells ! ,residue1 :i* w be void ( ,col\r or ,bl\d4 ,!n ! ,lion1 pr\d & adorn$ ) v>i\s & beautifull ,col\rs1 walks to ! ,wat]s1 9 :i* he imm]ge? himself1 & wa%e? away all 8 ,col\rs1 & becomes totally :ite l a ,swan1 :i* :ite ,swan ! ,cook roa/e? at ! ,fire3 :]e t :ite ,swan fir/ waxe? yell[1 !n m & m ,r$1 untill he is able at l5g? to be> ! ,fire1 &1 l a ,salam&]1 live 9 x )\t any p]il or hurt4 ,?is ,r$ ,salam&] is "o ( ! mo/ noble ,m$icam5ts t c be prep>$ by ,art4 ,?is ,op]ation ,i p]=m$ b once2 & !n unto me appe>$ all ^? ,col\rs "o aft] ano!r1 untill ,i obta9$ a ,r$ ,salam&]1 :i* is a mo/ pres5t ,rem$y aga9/ all ,diseases4 ,b :at x is able to effect 9 ,*ymi/ry1 z yet ,i h n kn[n1 be+ onely cont5t ) a ,m$ic9e = ,heal?4 ,,*ap4 ,,xix4 ,yet ano!r way ( extract+ ! ,t9cture f ,gold4 ,recipe ( our dri$ ,r$ ,bl\d ( ,sol1 9 ! =m ( ,p[d] irr$ucible "o ounce1 or an ounce an half ( our ,sulphure\s fix$ ,sal-mirabile five1 six or sev5 ounces4 ,bo? :i* mixt toge!r put into a /rong ,crucible2 :i* cov]$1 set into a ,w9d-,furnace1 giv+ ,fire s1 z !y may fl[ toge!r l ,wat] = ! space ( half an h\r aft]w>d p\r !m out into "s ,iron ,vessel1 or ,cone1 :5 ! ,sal-mirabile ha? drawn f ! ,t9cture ( ,gold a ,bl\dy ,col\r4 ,! ,mixture cool$1 sep>ate ! ,r$ ,scorias f ! ,regulus1 :i* w be :ite z ,lune4 ,pulv]ise ! ,r$ ,scoria1 or t+$ ,sal-mirabile1 ^u :i* p\r common ,wat]2 ?is ,wat] dissolves ! ,sal-mirabile1 n inde$ t+$ ) a ,r$1 b gre5i% ,col\r4 ,filt] ! ,solution1 & evaporate ! unpr(itable ,wat] 9 a ,glass-di%4 ,!n 9 ! bottom w rema9 a ,r$ ,salt1 :i* =tifi$ ) ! ,seal ( ,h]mes or ,lut+ ( ,sapi5ce1 keep = a suffici5t "t 9 a cont9ual ,fire ( ,coals3 = !n ! ,sulphur1 z yet immature1 w fix x self ) ! ,sol1 & become con/ant 9 ,fire4 ,f t ,lute ( ,sapi5ce1 y may aft]w>d 7by ! help ( a prop] ,magnet7 ab/ract a fix$ ,t9cture1 & conv]t ! same to ,m$ic9al use4 ,note3 ,t gre5 ,sal9e ,wat]1 9 :i* ! ,r$ness is lat5t1 coagulates ,m]cury into ,sol1 n inde$ = weal?y pr(it1 b onely by ! b5efit ( t to "k ! possibility ( su* a ,"w4 ,! ,r$ slime1 :5ce ! ,salt is extract$ by ! b5efit ( common ,wat]1 mu/ be tak5 out ( ! ,filt]1 mix$ ) new ,sal-mirabile1 & 9 a /rong ,crucible be made to fl[ well = half an h\r4 ,!n also m ,t9cture w be extract$1 & a :ite ,regulus ( ,sol aga9 settle to ! bottom4 ,if ?is lab\r be a ?ird "t repeat$1 ! ,t9cture w be good1 & a :ite ,regulus w aga9 settle1 yet n s mu*1 z 0 ! fir/ & second "t4 ,,*ap4 ,,xx4 ,h[ by ! b5efit ( a c]ta9 ,metallick ,salt1 f ,v5us h] ,son ,cupid1 or r ! true ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 may be prep>$ 9 ! space ( ,"o ,day1 s1 z to su/a9 ! ,trial ( a ,cupel3 & inde$1 x is nei!r ,sol nor ,lune1 b a ,t9cture mo/ ample = c]ta9 :ite ,subjects4 ,z = ! ,me?od ( ,proce$+1 ,i h will+ly (f]$ to ! ,sons ( ,art occasion ( und]/&+ ,t3 b ! ?+ x self is ( s easie ,op]ation1 z ev5 ! ,=g]s ( infam\s ,libels1 & all ! ,bre?r5 ( ,ignorance1 w\ld und]/& & p]=m ! same1 if any ,"o 9 describ+ x %\ld give !m b a v little ,light4 ,x w\ld be an unadvis$ ?+ to ca/ s noble a ,pe>l be=e ,sw9e4 ,:]e=e ,i mu/ =be> to write fundam5tally ( x4 ,nev]!less1 t ! ,_w may "k su* a ,t9cture is 9 ! ,nature ( ?+s1 & may be prep>$ ( ,?+s ( small value2 ,i confess ,i ?\ght x wor? :ile to discov] some?+ !re(4 ,recipe ( irr$ucible fix$ ,ars5ick1 & ( ,m]cury ( ,luna1 ( ea* eight ounces4 ,bo? :i* ,species be+ dilig5tly mix$1 y w h a fam\s ,cem5t+ ,p[d]1 by help ( :i* y may p]fect ?is ,arcanum1 ?us3 ,recipe ( ,plates ( ,v5us beat ?9 & cut small f\r ounces1 :i*1 ) ! ,cem5t+ ,p[d] above m5tion$1 7mak+ ,lay ^u ,lay1 z ! mann] is7 into a ,cem5t+ ,box glaz$ )91 ! ,cov] ( :i* y mu/ lute v well1 & place t 9 a ,cem5tatory ,furnace2 or 7if y h n su* a ,furnace7 ^u a ,*imney ,he>?1 putt+ s _m ,coals r\nd ab\t1 z ! ,box may be cov]$ well4 ,k9dle ! ,fire above1 & heat ! ,box leisurely1 & keep x !re r$-hot among ! ,coals t5 or twelve h\rs4 ,!n let y\r ,fire g out1 & ! ,box cool3 out ( :i*1 if y take y\r ,cem5t1 y w f9d1 t ! ,volatile ,spirits ( ,luna1 tak+ ! fix$ ,ars5ick to !mselves1 h introduc$ ! same into ! ,copp] ,plates1 & procur$ to x ! :it5ess ( ,silv]4 ,?is ,cem5t1 toge!r ) ! ,copp] ,plates mix$ ) salt ,alcali or burnt ,t>t>1 melt 9 a /rong ,crucible 9 a ,w9d-,furnace1 & p\r out ! ,mixture into a ,cone4 ,:5 cold1 sep>ate ! ,scorias f ! ,regulus1 :i* w be :ite z ,lune4 ,cupellate ?is :ite ,v5us ) ,saturn2 !n t1 :i* is n ,lune1 w ent] ) ,saturn into ! ,cupel1 b ! fix$ ,m]cury rema9 above ^u ! ,cupel4 ,granulate t1 & dissolve x by ! help ( ,aqua-=tis2 !n inde$ ! ,luna w dissolve1 b ! ,philosophick ,sol1 or r ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 w rema9 9 ! bottom undissolv$1 l an ,a%-col\r$ ,calx4 ,?is edulcorat$ & r$uc$1 passe? into an heavy ,metallick ,body2 9 ,face1 ,col\r1 & ,h>dness v l common & kn[n ,lead1 :i* by ,spagyri/s is call$ ! ,black ,lead ( ,philosoph]s4 ,?is ,black ,lead ha? su/a9$ ! ,exam5 ( ! ,cupel1 yet x is nei!r ,sol nor ,lune4 ,= if x _h be5 ,lune1 ! ,aqua=tis w\ld h dissolv$ x2 & if x _h be5 vulg> ,sol1 x w\ld h be5 infect$ ) no ,lead col\r4 ,nor c x be ,copp] or ,ars5ick2 because if x _h be5 s1 x c\ld n h su/a9$ ! ,trial ( ! ,cupel4 ,!re=e1 accord+ to ! ,fables ( ,poets1 x mu/ be ,cupid1 or ! ,son ( ,v5m4 ,:5 ! ,gods saw t ,vulcan1 or ! ,son ( ,jupit] & ,juno1 0 born s v black & de=m$1 !y took c>e to h him c>ri$ into ! ,isle ( ,lemnos1 t !re be+ wa%$ by ,apes 7t is1 by ,m5 or ,philosoph]s imitat+ ,nature7 he might obta9 a bett] ,=m1 be n\ri%$ & br\ght up to ,man's e/ate4 ,:o aft]w>d m>ri$ ,v5us1 ( :om he begat ,apollo4 ,:osoev] desires f>!r ,in=mation t\*+ ?is matt]1 let him read t ,+5i\s ,treatise ( ,john ,bracescus1 ( ! ,tree ( ,life2 :]e _m great ,arcanums are reveal$1 & ! obscure ,writ+s ( ,poets & ,anci5t ,philosoph]s expla9$4 ,"h ,i h 9 few words divulg$ "o ( ! greate/ ( ,arcanums4 ,i h n my self1 z yet1 by trial adhibit$ ?is ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 = ! ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,nev]!less1 z ,i h writt51 x is a v f> ext5d$ ,t9cture = :ite ,bodies1 & ?is ,i h sev]al times exp]i5c$2 yet onely 9 :ite ,glass3 :]e "o "p ( ! ,t9cture t+e? "o ?\s& p>ts ) ! r$ness ( a ,ruby1 b ! ,glass keeps its own h>dness4 ,n[1 if x c\ld obta9 ! h>dness ( a ,ruby1 z well z its fair ,col\r1 su* a ,t9cture w\ld be full z good1 z if x c\ld t+e ,lune x self1 or ,m]cury into ,sol4 ,= a good ,ruby weigh+ b "o ounce1 is m e/eem$ ?an sixte5 ounces or a p\nd ( ,gold4 ,b ?is ,glass1 ) h[ great ,beauty soev] x is t+$1 /ill rema9s ,glass1 & _c o!rwise be us$ ?an to adorn c]ta9 ,pictures & ,images4 ,note3 ,if any "o kn[s h[ to extract ! ,t9cture f ?is col\r$ ,glass1 !y w obta9 a mo/ excell5t ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,=1 al?\gh ?is ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s ha? once pass$ ! ,trial ( ! ,cupel1 yet ?is happ5$ onely by help ( ! ,silv]1 :i* def5d$ x f dev\r+ ,saturn2 o!rwise x _h be5 consum$ by x4 ,b n[ x is sep>at$ by help ( ,aqua=tis f ! ,luna1 x is de/itute ( a ,def5d]1 & is con/ra9$ to ent] aga9 into its ,mo!rs ,womb1 t x may !re be rip5$1 & aft]w>d new born4 ,= all ,s& or ,fl9t1 ( :i* ,glass is made1 is ! ,matrix or ,"m ( all ,metals4 ,glass is ! ,philosoph]s ,lute ( ,sapi5ce1 or ,seal ( ,h]mes1 ) :i* all ,volatile ,m9]al ,subjects are s b\nd & fix$1 z !y c abide fix$1 su/a9+ ! =ce ( ,fire4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxi4 ,h[1 by ! b5efit ( ! ,common ,lute ( ,sapi5ce1 ,sulphur1 ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t1 & ! ,sulphur ( ,vegetables1 may 9 a %ort "t be fix$ into fix$ ,m$icam5ts4 ,recipe any "o ( ^? ,subjects1 :i* y w2 :i* if y dissolve ei!r by ! dry or humid way1 9 a %>p ,lixivium1 ! ,lixivium s f> con/r+e? ! ,volatile ,subject1 z x w n1 :5 heat r$-hot cont9ually evaporate4 ,su* a ,lixivium coagulate into ,salt3 ,if ( ?is ,salt y mix f\r or five p>ts1 ) "o "p ( a liquable ,fl9t or ,s&1 & put ! ,mixture into a ,cem5t+ ,box well lut$2 set t into a ,furnace ( ,cem5tation or ,fixation to be fix$1 ! ,sal-,alcali preys ^u ! ,fl9t1 & ) x is conv]t$ into ,glass4 ,b ! ,volatile ,m9]al hides x self 9 ?is ,glass1 & is n driv5 !nce by ! viol5ce ( ,fire1 b suff]s x self to be fix$ into a fix$ ,t9cture4 ,aft] t1 :i* 0 put 91 %all be fix$1 take y\r ,box out ( ! ,furnace or ,fixation1 & make ! ,glass fl[ well 9 a ,w9d-,furnace4 ,?is ,glass1 :5 p\r$ out1 w be ,r$ 9 ,col\r4 ,if y r$uce ?is ,glass to ,p[d]1 & by ! help ( ,_s ( ,w9e extract ! fix$ ,t9cture1 f ?is fix$ ,subject1 y w h a mo/ efficaci\s ,m$ic9e aga9/ all griev\s ,diseases1 especially1 if ! ,t9cture ha? be5 extract$ f ,antimony1 or ,common ,m9]al 7n ,vegetable7 ,sulphur4 ,! ,t9ctures ( ,ars5ick & ,auripigm5t1 are n s safe to be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 b 9 ,*ymi/ry !y are m pr(itable4 ,= su* ,subjects _c be fix$ by any m easie ,me?od1 ?an is "h discov]$ by me4 ,& ,p>acelsus1 ,basilius & o!r ,philosoph]s judge1 t a ,t9cture drawn f fix$ ,sulphur or ,antimony1 w be admirably efficaci\s 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry4 ,b t ,i s abruptly break (f ?is disc\rse1 x is n )\t ,reason1 = ,i am confid5t ,i h writ pla9 en\gh to him :om ,,god fav\rs4 ,note3 ,if to y\r ,h]mes ,seal1 y add su* ,s& or ,fl9ts1 z p] se ab\nd ) ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 y w acquire ! m noble ,t9ctures4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxii4 ,h[ to prep>e a fam\s ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e ( ,gold4 ,recipe ?ree or f\r ,ounces ( ! coagulat$ & irr$ucible ,bl\d ( ! ,lion2 ( :i* ! little ,book ( ,dialogues treats4 ,dissolve !m1 9 ! dry way1 by ! help ( ,sal-mirabile1 into a ,r$ ,/one2 f :i* r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 extract its ,t9cture1 by ! help ( ,alcolizate ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,?is ,t9cture is a fam\s ,aurum ,potabile aga9/ _m ,diseases4 ,also x coagulates liv+ ,m]cury into ,sol4 ,i purpos$ to h prep>$ no small quantity ( ?is ,aurum ,potabile1 t ,i might !re) help & succ\r ! ,di/ress ( ! ,diseas$4 ,b ,i 0 h9dr$ = two ye>s1 s z ,i c\ld n att5d ?is ,op]ation4 ,n[ ,i h f\nd an easi] ,me?od ( prep>+ x1 & by help ( t1 d hope h]eaft] ,i %all d m ?an ,i c\ld doe be=e4 ,t\*+ its salut>y use 9 ,m$ic9e1 & its ,coagulation ( ,m]cury1 %all 7if ,,god w7 be treat$ ( h]eaft]1 be=e x be long4 ,"h ! ,description ( t w\ld be too t$i\s4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxiii4 ,h[ a ,m$ic9al ,wat] may be ,di/ill$ f ,jupit] & ,m]cury1 by ! b5efit ( ,fulm9ation1 or a sudd5 ,flam+ ,fire4 ,make an ,amalgama ( ,t9 & ,m]cury 9 equal weights3 ,mix ?is ,amalgama ) ,sulphur1 ,t>t> & ,nitre mixt 9 equal p>ts1 & ,gr9d !m exactly ^u a ,/one1 & !n y\r ,matt]1 ) its ,fulm51 is fit = ,di/illation4 ,!re=e1 :5 y purpose to di/ill a ,m$ic9al ,wat] f ,jupit] & ,m]cury1 beg9 y\r ,op]ation ?us4 ,aga9/ "s ,wall1 set up five or six ,glass ,cucurbits1 or ,sublim+-,pots ( ,e>? glaz$ )9 "o above ano!r1 s z !y may exactly %ut 9 "o into ano!r1 & let ! ,junctures be firmly clos$ ) ,pap] & ,/>*1 z ,i taught to be done 9 prep>+ ,_s ( ,salt4 ,! l[e/ ,glass mu/ h an ,orifice 9 ! side1 into :i* ! neck ( ! ,di/illatory ,vessel may be ins]t$4 ,:i* ,vessel mu/ be made 9 =m ( a ,box or ,cab9et r\nd1 a span broad & high2 9 ! upp] "p !re(1 :i* is to be fill$ ) ,s&1 ! ,cov] may be includ$ 9 su* wise1 z ,i taught 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,philosophical ,furnaces2 yet bel[ x mu/ n be r\nd1 b pla92 s z /&+ out f "s ,b5* x may be fitt$ to ! ,receiv]s4 ,:5 all ,junctures ( ! ,receiv]s %all be clos$ exactly1 y\r ,furnace is compleat4 ,!n1 at "o "t put 9 no m ( ! ,mixture into a ,crucible set 9 t ,furnace1 ?an "o ,ounce4 ,f ?is 7:5 y h k9dl$ x ) a live ,coal1 & nimbly put on ! ,cov] aga97 w be excit$ a ,fulm9ation1 & flame sudd5ly p5etrat+1 & ) great noise sep>at+ ! ,m]cury f ! ,t92 9 :i* sep>ation1 "p ( ! ,jupit] & ,m]cury asc5ds 9 ! =m ( a s[]i% ,wat]1 b ano!r "p 9 ! ,species ( a subtile yell[ ,p[d]4 ,:5 ?is ,fulm9ation cease? to fume1 take out t ,crucible1 & put ano!r 9 8 place3 set fire ( ! ,mixture 9 t1 & let x burn z be=e2 & cont9ue ! same lab\r1 tak+ out & putt+ 91 z long z any ( ! ,mixture is left4 ,!n take ! ,wat] di/ill$1 toge!r ) ! ,flores1 out ( ! ,recipi5ts4 ,t ,wat] 7:5 dige/$ ) g5tle heat = a suffici5t "t7 is coagulat$ into a ,m$ic9al ,r$ ,salt4 ,! ,flores mu/ be dri$ & fix$ ) fre% fulm9at+ ,matt]1 & z be=e sublim$4 ,!n aga9 w asc5d ,wat] & ,flores4 ,all ! o!r ,flores rema9 fix$ 9 ! ,crucibles1 :i* 7r$uc$ by =ce ( ,fire & dilig5t ,fusion7 produce an h>d ,t91 :i* may be cupellat$ by ! help ( ,saturn1 b vulg> ,t9 _c be> ?is ,exam54 ,?is leaves some:at beh9d x 9 ! ,crucible2 yet n s mu* ,gold z covet\s ,m5 desire2 b s mu* z r5d]s ! ,m$ic9al ,r$ ,salt acquirable )\t *>ge4 ,anci5t ,poets1 fabuliz+ t\*+ ?is ,"w1 h writ1 t ,jupit] & ,m]cury s\ght ent]ta9m5t ( ,philemon & 8 ,wife ,baucis1 z ,p]sons cont5t$ ) little1 t f !m !y might receive ,meat & ,dr9k lib]ally4 ,let him1 :o desires a m ample ,in=mation ( ^! ?+s1 p]use su* ,philosoph]s1 t he may see h[ highly ?is ,"w 0 e/eem$ by !m4 ,=1 z we n[ said1 ,jupit] & ,m]cury turn n into ri* & pr\d ,m51 7:o reg>d n ,art1 b ?ir/ aft] heaps ( ,gold1 by :i* !y may long cont9ue _! ,pride ( life7 b to ! ,lov]s ( ,frugality onely1 & into _! ,h\se br+ _! own ,bless+ ) !m4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxiv4 ,! way ( extract+ an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e f common & well-kn[n ,lead4 ,by ,calc9+ r$uce f\r p\nd ( ,common ,lead to ,a%es4 ,) :i* f\r p\nd ( ,calx ( ,lead1 mix f\r p\nd ( ^? ,/ones or ,s&1 9 :i* is conta9$ ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold4 ,melt ?is ,mixture 9 a /rong ,crucible into ,glass3 :i* r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 mix ) a f\r? "p ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 & 9 an ,iron ,crucible r$uce x1 s y w recov] almo/ all y\r ,lead4 ,?is ,lead aga9 r$uce to ,a%es1 & mix ) x a f\r? "p ( *oice ,s& & ,fl9ts1 & melt ! ,mixture into ,glass4 ,:i* aga9 r$uce by help ( ,salt ( ,t>t> & ,iron3 aga9 ,calc9e x1 ) ,fl9ts turn x into ,glass1 & r$uce x z be=e2 ! (tn] ! bett]4 ,= 9 e ,op]ation ! ,lead extracts some?+ ( ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold f ! ,s& or ,fl9ts1 & at l5g? becomes v ri* ) x4 ,t aft]w>d mu/1 by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,magnet1 be extract$ f ! ,lead1 & conv]t$ to ,m$ic9al use2 z e ,man1 accord+ to 8 capacity1 is be/ able to use ! same4 ,i judge x n conv5i5t to make a f>!r discov]y t\*+ ?is matt]4 ,inde$ ! ext]nal face ( ?is ,process is simple2 because 9 s %ort a "t1 ) s little *>ge1 & f s vile subjects1 an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be extract$4 ,al?\gh ,saturn is cov]$ ) a de=m$ ,a%-col\r$ ,coat2 yet )9 9 8 int]ior p5etrals is recond$ a gold5 ,cr[n1 :i* is n p]ceiv$ be=e t grey ,habit is tak5 (f f him4 ,z (t z any "o hopes =1 or ?9ks to obta9 su* a ?+1 let him read :at ,basilius1 ,p>acelsus1 & o!r ,philosoph]s h writ t\*+ ,lead4 ,bless$ is t ,man1 :o kn[s h[ to adhibit to ?is ,op]ation ! ,secret ,lead ( ,philosoph]s in/ead ( ,common ,lead3 = !n und\bt$ly he w f9d a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e2 accord+ z ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 by ! foll[+ ,words h express$3 ,arctus e/ ,hom9is1 qui con/at ,,vi4 ,elem5tis1 ,cui ,p4 si addid]is1 ,s4 9 ,m4 mut>e b5 scis1 ,hoc erit s no/rum1 con/ans ,lapis ,philosophorum4 ,t ,arctus is ,,lumbus1 be=e :i* ^w1 if y set ! ,lett] ,p1 & *ange ! la/ ,lett] ,s1 into ,m1 x w be ,,plumbum4 ,!re=e if by ! help ( ,common ,lead1 7:i* not)/&+ is v impure1 & z x 7 ,lepr\s7 ! possibility ( ,transmutation may be demon/rat$ & v]ifi$1 z is manife/ by my ,new ,*ymical ,light1 :at may n ! ,secret ,lead ( ,philosoph]s effect1 :i* is p] se pure1 & m excell5t ?an ,gold8 ,cosmopolita speaks ?us3 ,al?\gh unto him1 to :om ,,god ha? %ew$ ! possibility ( t1 ! ,ga9 be n s great z ! ,loss1 yet unto him is op5$ an ,entrance to ! k & f9d+ ( all o!r high ?+s4 ,m ( ^! at ?is "t ,i =be> to speak4 ,:osoev] is s gross & /upid1 z he kn[s n h[ to ent] ?r\gh ?is ,gate set wide op51 h[ %all he be able to ent] ?r\gh a n>r[] passage8 ,him1 to :om ?is cle> ,light _c %ew ! way1 nei!r ! ,light ( ,sun or ,moon w pr(it any ?+4 ,yet ,i d\bt n1 b t ev5 ,me*anick ,artific]s1 s soon z t my ,light beg9s to %9e1 w se>* out ! ,tru?1 unto e ( :om ,i wi% ! help ( ,,god4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxv4 ,h[ ,gold may be r5dr$ ,volatile1 s z to be sublim$ into a salut>y ,m$ic9e4 ,dissolve z mu* ,common ,salt 9 ,aq4 ,=tis z y c1 9 ?is ,aq4 ,regia dissolve ,sol1 :i* precipitate ) ,_s ( ,ur9e4 ,9 ,s& ab/ract all ! ,phlegm to a dry ,salt2 if aft]w>d y augm5t ! ,fire1 ! ,coagulat$ ,_s ( ,ur9e w c>ry up ) x self "p ( ! pure/ ,sol 9 ! =m ( a ,r$ ,salt4 ,?is ,salt w yield v pr(itable ,fruit 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,dose is f ?ree1 six1 eight1 to twelve ,gra9s2 endu$ ) p[] ( expell+ ,sweat & ,ur9e1 & fam\sly conduc5t aga9/ ! ,/one & ,g\t4 ,also s9ce ?is ,salt is void ( any loa?some ,ta/e1 x may securely & commodi\sly be adm9i/r$ z a ,ca?>tick to ,infants1 & ,wom5 ) ,*ild4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxvi4 ,! ,way ( prep>+ yet ano!r fam\s ,m$ic9e ,univ]sal ( ,gold4 ,dissolve "o "p ( ,nitre1 9 f\r p>ts ( ,_s ( ,salt1 dilig5tly rectifi$4 ,9 ?is ,wat] dissolve z mu* ,gold z y w4 ,^u ?is ,solution leisurely at times1 & drop aft] drop1 p\r on ( ,oil ( ,t>t> s long1 z untill bo? ^? contr>y ,natures ( ! ,aq4 ,regia1 & ,oil ( ,t>t>1 %all be unit$ & quiet4 ,!n1 if y ab/ract all ! ,phlegm1 ) ! ,sol w rema9 a ,salt4 ,?is ,salt1 ) ! ,gold1 put into a little coat$ glass ,body2 yet fir/ mix ) !m ( burnt ,bone z mu* 9 weight1 z ! ,salt & ,sol did weigh4 ,! ,bones are onely add$1 t ! ,gold may n be sep>at$ f ! ,salt1 or be precipitat$ into a ,mass & fl[4 ,place ! ,glass1 ) ?is mixture1 9 ,s&1 augm5t+ ! ,fire gradually1 untill ! ,glass 9 ! ,s& be obscurely ,r$2 9 :i* degree ( ,fire1 if y deta9 x ! space ( six h\rs1 ! fusible ,salt w p5etrate ! h>d ,gold1 & f x extract its be/ /r5g?1 & !nce wax ,r$4 ,:i*1 :5 all is cold1 take out ( ! ,glass1 & by ! help ( ,_s ( ,w9e extract f t ,r$ ,salt all its ,t9cture2 :i* y may adm9i/] 9 griev\s ,diseases1 accord+ z y\r ,judgm5t %all in=m4 ,if y r$uce ! extract$ ,gold by ! help ( ,borax1 y w f9d y\r ,gold pale4 ,! ,way ( ,extract+ a yell[ ,t9cture f :ite ,nitre4 ,by ,retort di/ill a /rong ,_s f pure salt ,nitre1 mixt ) burn$ ,e>?4 ,:i* ,_s1 le/ x %\ld n be /rong en\gh1 dephlegmate4 ,?is ,_s 9 ,di/illation asc5ds ,r$1 b :5 cold appe>e? ,:ite2 yet 9 x is abscond$ a ,r$ness1 :i* w be reveal$ ! foll[+ way4 ,we see t if any ?+ fall f ^?1 :o lab\r ab\t ,aqua ,=tis1 into x 7:e!r t fall5 9 be a piece ( ,sk91 ,hair1 or any "p ( ! ,nails ( ! ,f+]s7 ! same is t+$ !reby ) a gold5 ,col\r4 ,! reason ( ?is ,col\r+ is ?is3 ,all sup]fluities ( ,nature 7z ! ,sk91 ,nails ( ! ,h&s & ,feet1 all ,hairs & ,ho(s ( ,animals1 & ,fea!rs ( ,birds2 :i* be+ old1 fall (f1 & new succe$ 9 _! place7 are endu$ ) p[] ( cleans+ ! ,humane ,body1 :5soev] !y are prep>$ = ,m$ic9al use2 & t by reason ( ! abundance ( ,volatile ,salt conta9$ 9 !m1 & o!r su* l ,entities4 ,= ,volatile ,salt is ( su* a ,nature1 z ,salt ( ,ur9e1 by :i* all corrosive ,spirits are mortifi$ & edulcorat$4 ,h5ce x is1 t :5 "o drop ( a ,nitr\s ,_s falls ^u ! ,sk91 or a ,nail ( ! ,f+]1 x is mortifi$ & discov]$ by su* a ,volatile ,salt z lay hid 9 x2 :i* o!rwise happ5s n 9 all o!r ,subjects1 :i* are void ( su* a ,volatile ,salt4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,process4 ,recipe ( ! ,hairs ei!r ( a s\nd ,man1 or ( any ,animal1 v well wa%$ & cleans$ f all fil?1 f\r ounces4 ,^u ^! p\r ( mo/ /rong & well rectifi$ ,_s ( ,nitre1 "o p\nd1 & ! ,_s w totally dissolve ! ,hairs4 ,^u t ,solution p\r by degrees s mu* ,oil ( ,t>t>1 z untill all ! ,spirits ( ,nitre be mortifi$ & totally depriv$ ( _! ,corrosive p[]4 ,b y %\ld n cease to p\r on ,oil ( ,t>t>1 untill ! ,_s ha? well acquir$ a ,gold5 ,col\r4 ,?is be+ se51 filt] ! ,solution ?r\gh br[n ,pap]1 9 :i* ! ,fces w rema91 :i* not)/&+ w sc>cely weigh half a dram2 because ! ,_s ( ,nitre ha? almo/ dissolv$ all4 ,if f ?is ,liquor 9 a ,glass-body set 9 ,balneo1 y ab/ract all ! unpr(itable ,phlegm1 9 ! bottom w rema9 a ,r$ ,salt2 on :i*1 if y p\r good ,_s ( ,w9e1 "s ,fces w aga9 be left 9 ! bottom1 :i* y may ca/ away z unpr(itable4 ,moreov]1 if "o half ( t ,_s ( ,w9e be ab/ract$ f ! ,t9cture1 a yell[ ,oil is acquir$2 :i* if y rub ^u good ,silv]1 t w look z yell[ z if x 7 good ,gold4 ,if y %all take ( ?is ,t9cture1 al?\gh x is s ,volatile1 f ?ree1 six1 n9e1 to twelve drops1 x /rongly expells ,sweat & ,ur9e1 cures ! ,jaundies1 yields relief 9 ! ,dropsie2 9 ,feav]s x provokes ,sweat1 & 9 ! ,pe/il5ce or o!r ,diseases1 :]e ,sweat+ is ne$full4 ,i attempt$ to fix ?is ,t9cture2 b x 0 an ,op]ation ( no small "t2 !re=e ,i 0 we>y ( proce$+1 & absolv+ ! ,"w begun4 ,if any "o be s pati5t z to fix ?is ,t9cture1 he1 aft] 8 ,"w is end$1 w h :]e( to rejoyce4 ,t\*+ ?is ,op]ation1 ,philosoph]s feign$ ! v5om\s ,dragon to be a wat*full ,keep] ( ! ,gold5 ,fleece2 & t ! same c\ld n be tak5 away be=e ! ,dragon 0 br\ght to sleep by a ,soporif]\s ,m$ic9e1 by :i* he %\ld be r5dr$ ins5sible & fix$4 ,b und\bt$ly "s op9ionative ,m5 w say1 t ?is yell[ ,t9cture is acquir$ f ! ,hairs1 ,wool1 or ,fea!rs1 r ?an f ! ,nitre4 ,! ,op9ion ( su* ,m5 ,i ?us refell4 ,if any "o dissolve ,hairs1 ,wool1 or ,fea!rs1 by ! help ( ,spirits ( ,salt1 ,sulphur or ,vitriol1 he w acquire a :ite ,solution3 & if he mortifies ! ,_s ( ,salt or ,vitriol ) ,oil ( ,t>t>1 yet %all no yell[ness appe>1 b all rema9 :ite4 ,& su* :ite ,salt1 :i* comes f ! ,spirits ( ,salt & ,vitriol1 ha? also its use 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,! reason ( t is especially1 because ,hairs 9 !mselves conta9 a v ,m$ic9al ,salt1 :i* _c possibly any o!r way be obta9$1 ?an by dissolv+ ) ! help ( ,aqua ,=tis1 or ( _! re-mortification & r$uction into ,salt by ! b5efit ( ,alcali's4 ,aft] ?is mann] f _m ,animals1 by ! help ( ,_s ( ,nitre1 may be extract$ yell[ ,t9ctures or ,salts1 :i* are v efficaci\s 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,su* ,ca/-sk9s ( ,s]p5ts1 z are commonly f\nd 9 ,fields1 & among heaps ( ,/ones1 are fam\sly ,m$ic9al aga9/ ,poysons1 ! ,pe/il5ce1 & all o!r v5om\s ,diseases4 ,! ,tee? ( ,s]p5ts1 & ,tee? ( ,mad ,dogs & ,wolves1 h a ,m$ic9al ,efficacy aga9/ all v5om\s ,bit+s ( ,animals4 ,also !y help ! ,/oma* aga9/ all ,feav]s4 ,scorpions1 ,may-,worms1 ,can?>ides1 & su* l v5om\s ,insects1 d all m9i/] yell[ ,t9ctures1 or su* ,salts z may mo/ pr(itably be adm9i/r$ 9 all griev\s & v5om\s ,diseases4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxvii4 ,:at is to be judg$ ( ! ,t9cture ( ,corals4 ,:5 ,p>acelsus writ ( ! admirable ,virtues ( ,t9cture ( ,corals1 :i* x manife/s 9 ! ,expulsion ( all griev\s ,diseases1 he said1 t v _m fam\s ,m5 endeav\r$ to p]fect t ,t9cture2 b an happy ev5t or prosp]\s success ( ! same happ5$ to few4 ,ev5 s ha? x hapn$ unto me1 :o h be5 a se>*] ( t ,t9cture above =ty ye>s4 ,z to ! ext]nal face1 ,i c\ld inde$ v>i\sly extract a ,t9cture ( ,corals1 b 9 ,m$ic9e x prov$ n z x seem$4 ,h5ce ,i conjectur$ t 0 n ! true ,t9cture ( ,corals1 b t ,t9cture came f ! ,m5/ruum4 ,yet at l5g? ,,god %ew$ me "s p>ticul> ,fea!rs ( ,birds1 :i* might be adapt$ to fix$ ,t9ctures lat5t 9 ,/ones & /ony ,subjects1 & by help ( !m ! same be extract$ f _! gross ,bodies1 & expos$ to publick view2 yet among !m all1 ?ree sorts ( ,fea!rs onely hold ! ,pr9cipal place4 ,i4 ,! black ,fea!rs ( ,cr[s1 :i* are endu$ ) p[] to elevate su* ,t9ctures z love to asc5d4 ,,ii4 ,! :ite ,fea!rs ( ,pidgeons1 :i*1 9 a sort1 conta9 9 !mselves ! pure/1 & be=e 7by _! natural virtue7 lightly volatile ,t9ctures1 invade & c>ry !m upw>ds ) !m4 ,,iii4 ,eagles ,fea!rs1 :i* r[se ev5 ! mo/ fix$ & heavie/ ,bodies1 & !nce extract ! inmo/ or noble/ "p ( !m1 & c>ry x upw>ds ) !mselves4 ,yet ^! ,eagle-,fea!rs are mo/ commodi\sly us$ = extract+ ( fix$ ,t9ctures f fix$ ,metals & ,/ones4 ,= if !y be appli$ to o!r v ,volatile ,subjects1 !y w c>ry up ) !mselves ! :ole mortifi$ ,body toge!r ) ! ,t9cture4 ,!re=e1 :osoev] w\ld by ! b5efit ( ! ,salt ( ^! ,fea!rs1 or ( ! ,salts ( o!r ,volatiles1 p]=m "s excell5t ,"w1 let him exactly le>n ! diff]5ce betwe5 "o & ! o!r4 ,b s9ce "h ,i onely int5d ! ,extraction ( ! ,t9cture f ,r$ ,corals1 !re is no ne$ ( any o!r ,fea!rs = t purpose1 b ( ,pidgeons ,fea!rs onely1 because !y w be suffici5t = ?is ,op]ation4 ,! ,fea!rs or ,w+s are ?us f\nd & acquir$4 ,dissolve "o p\nd ( pure ,silv] 9 ,aqua ,=tis4 ,if to ?is ,solution y p\r good ,_s ( ,salt1 9 :i* ,common ,salt is dissolv$1 all ! ,luna w be precipitat$ f ! ,aq4 ,=tis 9 ! =m ( a :ite ,calx4 ,9 :i* ,precipitation ! ,silv] acquires ! a=esaid :ite ,pidgeons ,fea!rs f ! ,salt-wat]1 & subm]ge? !m1 toge!r ) x self1 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel4 ,9 ?is ,precipitation also ! ,aqua ,=tis p]i%e? n1 b passe? into good ,aqua ,regia4 ,?is :ite ,calx ( ,lune1 :i* ,i h o!rwise call$ ,m]cury ( ,lune1 if x be dilig5tly edulcorat$ & dri$2 !n are ! ,fea!rs prep>$1 by help ( :i* ,i "h tea* h[ ! ,t9cture ( ,corals is to be extract$4 ,recipe "o p\nd ( ,r$ ,corals1 gr9d !m ^u a ,/one to a mo/ subtile ,p[d]2 to :i* add z mu* ( ?is :ite ,silv] ,calx also pulv]iz$4 ,put ^! toge!r into a ,glass-,retort1 adm9i/r+ ,fire by degrees1 untill ! ,retort be r$1 :5ce 7be=e x is r$-hot7 w asc5d a r$di% ,wat] pleasantly sweet2 out ( "o p\nd ( ,corals1 ab\t f\r or five ounces4 ,let ?is ,wat] be dephlegmat$ 9 a small ,glass-body1 by g5tle heat ( ,balneo1 & ! unpr(itable ,wat] sep>at$ f ! ,t9cture2 :i* e ,man may safely use 9 ,m$ic9e accord+ to 8 capacity & skill2 because by virtue ( x ! ,bl\d is egregi\sly purg$4 ,almo/ aft] ! same mann]1 by help ( ^! ,fea!rs1 a mo/ efficaci\s ,wat] ( ,pe>ls may be di/ill$ f fragm5ts ( ,pe>ls1 or 9 defect ( !m f ,"m ( ,pe>ls4 ,likewise1 by _! help1 f a c]ta9 peculi> k9d ( :ite ,talk1 may be extract$ a fam\s ,cosmetick = :it5+ ! black ,sk94 ,also o!rwise by ! help ( ^!1 f ,vegetable & ,animal1 z well z f ,m9]al ,subjects1 _m fam\s ,m$icam5ts may be extract$2 all ! ,prep>ations ( :i*1 if any ,man %\ld take ^u him to describe1 he w\ld above measure encrease ! ,volume ( 8 ,book3 :i* is n my purpose n[ to d4 ,!re=e ) ^! already commemorat$ e well-mean+ ,man w hold himself cont5t4 ,h]eaft] 7if ,,god please7 we may discov] m4 ,t :i* rema9s 9 ! ,retort take out1 mix x ) an equal weight ( burn$ ,t>t>1 & !n by /rong fire melt ! ,mixture4 ,!n ! ,lune w precipitate x self into a ,regulus1 & ! ,corals1 ,pe>ls1 or :atsoev] y di/ill$ by ! help ( t1 w pass into ,scorias4 ,if y rightly "k h[ to op]ate ?is1 y w lose none ( ! ,silv]4 ,b if y granulate ! same1 dissolve x 9 ,aqua=tis1 & aga9 precipitate x ) ,_s ( ,salt1 edulcorate & dry ! ,calx1 y w h new ,fea!rs1 by ! b5efit ( :i* y may sublime subtile ,t9ctures f ,bodies4 ,! reason :y ^! ,t9ctures asc5d s sweet1 is1 because ! %>p ,spirits ( ,salt1 :i* ! ,lune deta9s ) x self1 adh]e to ! ,corals & ,pe>ls1 & mortifie !mselves ) !m1 & upw>ds onely drive a sweet ,ess5ce4 ,s9ce ,i h said some?+ ( ,:ite ,pidgeons ,fea!rs1 & also made m5tion1 t _m o!r su* ,fea!rs may be _h1 by :i* heavy ,subjects may 9 l mann] be elevat$1 & c>ri$ upw>d ) !m2 among :i* ! ,d>k-col\r$ ,fea!rs ( ! ,eagle d easily obta9 ! priority2 ,i ?\ght x w\ld be wor? :ile to %ew ! way ( ,acquir+ !m "h also2 :i* ?us take4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxviii4 ,h[ a ,m$ic9e may be prep>$ ( ,sol & ,luna toge!r4 ,recipe ( ,gold "o ounce1 & ( ,silv] two ounces4 ,dissolve ! ,sol 9 ,aqua ,regia1 & ! ,lune 9 ,aqua ,=tis4 ,if y mix bo? ,solutions toge!r1 "o ,metal w precipitate ! o!r1 & bo? settle to ! bottom 9 ! =m ( a ,d>k or ,a%-col\r$ ,calx4 ,?is ,precipitate edulcorate & dry1 & mix ) ! same half its own weight ( our ,eagles ,fea!rs4 ,di/il ^! 9 a ,glass ,retort ) /rong ,fire3 !n w ! ,eagles ,fea!rs take up ) x self a :ite ,wat]2 9 :i*1 not)/&+1 is lat5t a r$ ,t9cture2 b ( an unpleas+ ,ta/e1 & !re=e n to be adm9i/r$ 9 m$ic9al ,practice4 ,yet1 if ?is fi]ce & horrible ,wat] be mortifi$ by ! help ( a ,lixivium ( ,t>t>1 & aft]w>d "s :ite ,glass broke small be melt$ 9 a ,crucible ) "s su* ,salt1 ! ,glass w be t+$ by ! ,salt1 ) an em95t yell[ness answ]able to ! ,col\r ( ,gold4 ,t yell[ ,t9cture may be extract$ f ! ,glass1 & us$ 9 ,m$ic9e2 because x arise? bo? f ,sol & ,luna1 & !re=e necess>ily mu/ be m$ic9al4 ,note3 ,t dur+ ! ,di/illation1 ! ,glass vessel contracts div]s ,col\rs1 p>tly r$1 & p>tly yell[2 viz4 z long z x /&s 9 ! ,fire & is hot2 b ! ,neck rema9+ out 9 ! ,air1 cont9ues :ite4 ,"h is cause inde$ ( admiration1 t by t mixture ( div]s ,col\rs _m & v>i\s ,figures are repres5t$1 z ,m\nta9s & ,valleys1 adorn$ ) ,rocks & ,trees1 s artificially1 z !y seem to be ! ,"w ( a ,pa9t]4 ,"s su* ,glasses pa9t$1 bo? by ,art & ,nature1 ,i gave to "s ( my curi\s & +5i\s ,fri5ds2 :o ,i believe h !m yet to %[4 ,^! ,glasses are t+$ well & ?r\ghly2 sometimes ?r\gh _! :ole ,body1 & t s firmly1 z ev5 ! /ronge/ ,aqua ,=tis or ,aqua ,regia1 or any ,corrosives _c take (f ^? ,col\rs4 ,:i* inde$ is a mo/ /range & admirable ?+1 t ev5 vulg> & corporeal fix$ ,sol & ,luna %\ld be r5dr$ s volatile1 z to be able to ent] into ! compact ,glass1 & t+e ! same4 ,spirits h great p[]1 are void ( pond]osity1 & :5 !y t+e1 ! v]tue ( !m is disc]n$ f>3 ev5 z ! ,spirits ( m5 & o!r ,animals are void ( all heav9ess or weight2 :i* we cle>ly disc]n by ?is1 viz4 t a man liv+1 is mu* light] ?an :5 he is dead4 ,moreov]1 ,spirits _c onely r5d] fix$ ,luna volatile1 & r$uce x into r$ ,bodies z ,sol & ,v5us1 :i* )\t any hurt ( _! =m1 & )\t increase or dim9ution ( _! weight1 !y c totally t+e ) :it5ess2 b also ,spirits c r5d] ! mo/ fixt & mo/ compact ,gold volatile1 & induce x into compact ,lune1 :]eby t %all be t+$ ) yell[ness1 :i* is a ?+ v wond]full4 ,b t ,spirits c induce ,t9cture into ,glass1 )\t hurt or augm5tation ( its weight1 des]ves great] admiration2 especially because x is ! common ,op9ion ( putatiti\s ,philosoph]s1 t 9 ,glass are no pores1 yet ! contr>y ( _! supposition is true4 ,= if x 7 s1 z !y p]swade !mselves1 :i* way ,i pray c\ld ,t9ctures be introduc$ into !m8 ,note3 ,t ,spirits d n onely induce ,metallick subtile ,t9ctures into compact ,metals & ,glasses2 insomu*1 z by ! help ( :ite ,spirits1 yell[ ,sol1 )\t de/ruction ( its =m or species may totally be t+$ ) :it5ess2 & :ite ,lune by ! m$iation ( r$ ,spirits1 be totally t+$ ) yell[ness1 & :ite ,glass ) v>i\s ,col\rs resembl+ ! ,beauty ( ,jems3 b !y also extract fix$ ,bodies f o!r fix$ ,metallick ,bodies4 ,z we see1 z (t5 z we ca/ any mixture ( ,sol1 ,luna & ,v5us1 7melt$ into a ,mass7 into ^? ,spirits2 ! same ,spirits extract ! ,luna & ,v5us f ! ,sol1 )\t corruption or de/ruction ( its =m1 s z ! ,sol1 al?\gh ?is sep>ation is made1 do? not)/&+ rema9 compact & massy4 ,we h su* ,spirits z ^! 9 our ,possession1 & c r5d] ! same fit = our purpose4 ,z = all o!r ,spirits1 :i* are v>i\s2 viz4 #a4 ,are ,cle/ial & ,div9e4 #b4 ,t]re/rial & ,diabolick4 #c4 ,! ,spirits ( ! f\r ,elem5ts2 ^! excel ! =m] 9 p[]3 = !y _c onely pass ?r\gh ,doors t are %ut1 b also ?r\gh ! h>de/ ,/ones & ,rocks1 & !re at pleasure sport & p]petrate wond]\s ?+s4 ,z y may le>n f ^? t lab\r 9 ,m9es ( ,metals1 :]e su* ,spirits inhabit1 & /\tly def5d _! ,treasures ( ,gold & ,silv]1 f su* z come to spoil !m ( ! same2 :]e=e !y invade ! ,m9]s1 /rike !m1 pault !m ) ,/ones or ,dirt1 bla/ !m ) v5om\s ,vap\rs1 & (t5times kill _m ( !m at once4 ,:at wond]full ?+s !y 9 ^! subt]ranean ,mansions are able to effect1 is m ?an suffici5tly kn[n4 ,9 ! ,mansfieldick ,m\nta9s ( ,v5us or ,copp]1 ! ,spirits pa9t all k9d ( ,figures1 especially ( ,fi%es2 "s ( :i* ,i my self h se54 ,ab\t #ajj ye>s s9ce !re 0 dug up a c]ta9 ,image ( ,v5us ^u a black ,fissile ,/one1 :]e9 ,lu!r & ! ,elect\r ( ,saxony 7 s evid5tly express$1 z ei!r ( !m might be se5 kneel+ be=e ! ,image ( ,*ri/ crucifi$4 ,also ano!r su* ,fissile ,/one 0 !nce dug up1 9 :i* 0 exactly figur$ ,john ,bapti/ baptiz+ ,*ri/ 9 ,jordan4 ,b if our ,spirits ( ,salt c induce ,t9ctures into ! compact ,bodies ( ,metals2 & ,elem5t>y ,spirits 9 _! subt]ranean ,habitations1 c impress _m & v>i\s ,figures on ,/ones2 :at is t good ,cle/ial ,spirits %all n be able to effect8 ,did n ^! pres]ve ! ?ree ,*ildr5 9 ! ,babylonian ,fi]y ,furnace8 ,did n !y br+ ,pet] out ( ,prison2 & ! ,prophet ,habacuck to ,daniel into ! ,lyon's ,d58 ,are n !y able to br+ 91 & lead out8 ,_c !y r5d] fix$ palpable ,bodies volatile1 spiritual & invisible1 & on ! contr>y r5d] invisible ,bodies visible & tangible8 ,_m ?+s might "h be spok5 t\*+ ! ,nature1 ,prop]ty & ,diff]5ce ( ,spirits1 b t !y are n p]t95t to our pres5t purpose4 ,if ,,god p]mit1 accord+ z ,i h purpos$1 ,i %all ere long set =? a peculi> ,treatise ( ,spirits4 ,"h we h he>d h[ ,spirits c br+ ?r\gh %ut ,doors h>d ,bodies1 & !re r5d] !m corporeal & visible4 ,:i* may s]ve = ,in=mation to e ,se>*] into ! ,light ( ,nature4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxix4 ,yet "o o!r ,specim5 ( ,probation by ! help ( ,eagles ,fea!rs4 ,t ,artific] ,laz>us ,erck]1 mo/ fam\s = f9d+ out ! ,ve9s ( ,metals1 9 8 ,book ( ,probations 7or ( f9d+ out ,ve9s7 relates1 t ! ,v5etians hir$ c]ta9 m5 = wages1 & s5t !m into ,g]many to ga!r ( ! glassy d>k col\r$ ,gra9s ( ,s& ( ! ,riv]s runn+ by ! ,m\nta9s1 & to transport x to ,v5ice4 ,! same is done at ?is v day4 ,& al?\gh ?is ,exportation is prohibit$ by ,law1 yet !y desi/ n1 b cl&e/9ely proce$4 ,! common ,p ( ^? p>ts p]swade !mselves1 t ,gra9s ( ,gold are conta9$ 9 ^? ,s&s1 & !re=e by ,edict e man is =bid1 ei!r to remove x !nce1 or to conv]t ! same to 8 own use4 ,inde$ ,laz>us ,erck] add$1 t he _h subject$ su* ,gra9s ( ,s& to v>i\s ,trials1 b nev] f\nd ,gold 9 !m2 yet t he also und]/ood1 t ! ,v5etian ,artific]s prep>$ ( t ,s& su* beautifull ,col\rs1 z ) !m 7 9 m e/eem1 ?an ,gold x self4 ,b ,i affirm1 t ,erck]us did n rightly "k ^? ,gra9s ( ,s&4 ,= inde$ !re is little corporal ,gold 9 !m1 b mu* spiritual ,gold4 ,if to ^? ,s&s ! ,eagles ,fea!rs be add$1 !y w c>ry upw>ds ) !mselves mu* spiritual ,gold1 :i* w be v conduc5t 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,su* ,gra9s are f\nd 9 all ! ,s&s ( ,riv]s 9 all ,regions ( ! ,_w1 & 9 ! ,gravel on ! ,%ores ( common ,navigable ,riv]s3 :5ce mu* good may be ga9$4 ,n[ ^! may suffice to be spok5 t\*+ ! ,eagles ,fea!rs1 = x is n conv5i5t to divulge m4 ,,*ap4 ,,xxx4 ,yet "o ,royal ,m$ic9e ( ,vulg> ,gold4 ,make "o ,ounce ( ,gold m or less1 irr$ucible by ! b5efit ( ,salts4 ,!n to su* irr$ucible or unmeltable ,gold1 add z mu* by weight ( ! fix$ ,salt ( ! ,eagles ,fea!rs burnt4 ,put ^! into a firmly coat$ ,glass1 & place ! ,glass 9 an ,e>!n ,pan full ( ,s&2 :i* ,pan set 9 ! ,fire t x may be r$ hot4 ,b aft] x ha? /ood 9 su* a ,degree ( heat1 = f\r or five h\rs1 let x cool4 ,!n take y\r fix$ ,sol out ( ! ,glass1 & x w be l :ite ,*alk4 ,?is :ite ,sol tak5 out ( ! ,glass put into a good ,crucible1 ^u :i* lute ano!r1 & !n set x 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 :]e hav+ /ood f\r or five h\rs1 )\t any extream heat1 let x cool4 ,!n y\r ,gold w be transmut$ into a ,t9cture int5sly r$4 ,gr9d ?is r$ ,salt to a mo/ subtil ,p[d]1 & p\r on ,_s ( ,w9e to extract 8 ,t9cture4 ,! t+$ ,_s p\r (f1 & p\r on o!r1 t x may also extract4 ,ab/ract ! ,_s ( ,w9e f ! ,t9cture1 & 9 ! bottom a r$ ,sal9e ,liquor w rema91 :i* is to be acc\nt$ a true ,aurum ,potabile3 because x is n possible by any way :atsoev] to extract any ,gold f !nce4 ,?is ,op]ation begun1 ,i once absolv$ )\t ,err\r2 b _m times aft]w>d try+ my ,"w1 did n succe$ s prosp]\sly z at ! fir/ "t4 ,yet ,i r ascribe ! ,err\r to my self1 ?an to ,art1 pla9ly judg+1 t no o!r way m swift1 m easie or m prep>able1 c be obta9$ a mo/ readily pr(itable ,t9cture = diseas$1 humane & metallick ,bodies4 ,yet ,i add ?is4 ,if ?\ suff]e/ ! common & n[ ductile ,sol to be & rema9 ,gold2 & sp>+ lab\r & *>ge = mak+ x irr$ucible1 d onely make *oice ( su* ,/ones = y\r ,op]ation1 su* z )\t ,*>ges y may get1 & by nature p>take ( irr$ucible ,gold4 ,!n inde$ y may mu* m easily f9d :at y int5d4 ,= :atsoev] ,t9ctures ( a gold5 ,disposition are incit$ 9 ^? ,/ones1 !y not)/&+ 9 ?is op]ation lose x1 altoge!r wax :ite1 & at l5g? totally r$ aga94 ,:i* be+ beheld by me1 ,i nev] saw 9 all my ,life a m wond]full ,sight4 ,h5ce ,philosoph]s h always said3 ,:osoev] c s de/roy vulg> ,sol1 z x c nev] be aga9 r$uc$ into ,sol1 he ha? atta9$ to a v great ,my/]y4 ,also !y fur!r say3 ,:osoev] kn[s n h[ to make our ,sol 7:i* is vulg> ,sol r5dr$ irr$ucible1 or su* z ha? n yet felt ! =ce ( ,fire1 & 9 ,/ones is by ,nature irr$ucible7 :ite1 he also _c make x r$4 ,b n[ t is done ?is way4 ,!re=e y ne$ n d\bt t besides m$ic9al ,rem$ies1 "s o!r ,em95t ,works may !nce be made4 ,:i* ,i leave m deeply to be se>*$ into by ^?1 :o are yet /rong & able to endure lab\r4 ,z = my own "p1 ,i e/eem ! ,pleasures & ,ri*es ( ?is ,_w to be worse ?an no?+2 & seek onely ,incorruptibles1 :i* c nei!r be /ol5 by ,?ieves1 nor gnawn by ,mo?s & o!r ,v]m9e1 nor be de/roy$ by any =ce ( ! ,elem5ts4 ,an ,admonition4 ,9 ?is little ,book1 c&id ,read]1 ,i h treat$ ( _m r>e ,arcanums1 or ,secrets n vulg>2 & t v briefly4 ,all ,i "h write1 ,i write f c]ta9 ,exp]i5ce1 z to ,m$ic9e3 f> be x1 t ,i %\ld pr(ess my self a ,ma/] 9 ! ,melioration ( ,metals1 ,i _h r say ) ,socrates1 ,?is "o ?+ ,i "k1 viz4 t ,i "k no?+4 ,inde$ _h ,i be5 a y\ng] ,man1 ,i %\ld sc>cely h =born to ex]cise my self 9 su* an ,op]ation2 b my great ,age hav+ r5dr$ me unfit = all ,lab\rs1 & unable to d any ?+1 ,i may easily be excus$1 = ,i am z x 7 compell$ to ab/a9 f s great a ,"w4 ,"h 9 ?is ,book ,i h treat$ ( div]s secret ,fires1 yet n ( all to me kn[n1 b ( _m ( !m3 t\*+ ! be/ ( !m all 7if ,,god p]mit7 ! sev5? ,"p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa %all treat4 ,! wond]full ,v]tues ( :i* secret ,fires is s f> beyond belief1 z !y exce$ all ! ,fires 9 ?is ,en*yridion commemorat$4 ,quantum ,l5ta sol5t int] ,viburna ,cupressi4 ,i am amaz$1 z (t5 z ,i call to m9d1 h[ imm5sly v]tu\s su* fi]y truly ,/ygian ,spirits are1 :i* are endu$ ) a faculty ( mortify+ all ,metals 7al?\gh !y be ,bodies ( greate/ /r5g?7 & ( c>ry+ ) !m _! immortal ,s\ls1 :]esoev] !y c4 ,= !y are endu$ ) s great p[]1 z no?+ is able to def5d x self f !m4 ,yet besides ^! !re are also o!r horrid ,spirits made by ,art1 :i* d n onely aft] ,mortification take f metallick ,bodies _! ,s\l2 b also are endu$ ) s great p[]1 z !y take away ! ,body ) ! ,s\l4 ,spirits ( ?is k9d are n usefull = our necessities1 b ^? ,spirits :i* d onely mortifie ! ,body1 & draw =? f x its ,s\l1 leav+ ! gross ,body4 ,if ^! ,bodies 7 z conducive to u z ,spirits1 !re w\ld be no ne$ to extract f !m _! mo/ pure ,spirits or ,s\ls1 to prep>e our ,m$ic9e ( !m4 ,:]e=e we1 n )\t good reason1 by ! help ( ,artificial ,di/illation7 extract ! mo/ clean ,s\ls ( ,metals f _! rude ,bodies4 ,=1 by ! b5efit ( ,di/illation1 all ,bodies ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 are purifi$ & subtiliz$4 ,:i* clean & subtil ,spirits 7:5 !y are aga9 r$uc$ into fix$ ,bodies7 mu/ ne$s be bett] ,bodies ?an all o!r vulg> ,bodies1 :i* nev] yet 7 ,spirits4 ,!re=e1 ! m fix$ ^? ,bodies are r5dr$1 & ! m ^? ,spirits are subtiliz$1 ! m pure & fur!r p[]full ,t9ctures w be obta9$ f !m4 ,! l we und]/& by ,elem5t>y ,spirits4 ,^! ,spirits1 by _! prop] ,virtue1 c s f> ext5d !mselves1 z to become :olly invisible1 & 7if ,i may s speak7 altoge!r p]visible3 on ! contr>y1 !y c aga9 conc5trate !mselves1 & con/r+e !mselves into a v n>r[ compass1 & 9 su*-wise assume visible ,bodies1 palpable & h>d1 z !y please !mselves4 ,al?\gh su* ,objects1 9 ! ,judgm5t ( ! ,eyes1 are acc\nt$ ,bodies1 yet 9 v de$ !y are n true ,bodies1 b are onely conc5trat$ ,spirits1 :i* enjoy a p]petual p[] ( ext5d+ !mselves aga9 into latitude1 & ( leav+ _! corporeal ,=m & ,%ape1 & re-assum+ _! ,spiritual ,figure4 ,b x is impossible t ^! ext5d$ ,spirits %\ld possess s great p[]1 z !y _h be=e ,ext5sion4 ,= ,spirits ext5d$ are no o!r ?an ,air & ,w9d4 ,on ! contr>y1 conc5trat$ ,spirits h incr$ible ,=titude1 p5etrate m swiftly1 & are ,bodies ( v great pot5cy4 ,a common ,body _c p5etrate into ano!r1 )\t hurt to x self2 nor 9 t ext5d x self1 because ( its gross & h>d ,mass4 ,yet su* a ,body1 z is made ( a c]ta9 ,_s1 c p5etrate o!r ,bodies1 & am5d ! same1 )\t de/ruction ( _! ,=m & ,species4 ,z = ,example3 ,if any "o turns a fix$ ,metal into a subtile ,_s1 & ?is ,_s aga9 r$uce? into a fix$ ,body2 ?is ,body w n be a common1 compact1 gross or mortifi$ ,body1 l all o!r ,metallick ,bodies2 b is a ,body spiritual1 liv+1 p5etrat+ & vivify+ mortifi$ ,bodies2 or is 7z ,i may call x7 a ,corporeal ,_s1 :i* c ext5d x self 9 ,amplitude1 & %ew its pot5cy an hundr$ or a ?\s& ways2 accord+ z all true ,philosoph]s ascribe to _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture1 t x1 9 a v small quantity1 is able to t+e or meliorate a great quantity ( ! m vile ,bodies into ,bodies mo/ noble4 ,:i* admirable ,correction is n z yet kn[n to me2 yet ,i c]ta9ly believe & judge1 t su* a ,transmutation1 or fam\s ,em5dation ( ,metals may be made1 by ! b5efit ( conc5trat$ & fix$ noble ,metallick ,spirits4 ,:osoev] ha? ,"t & ,place conv5i5t to set ab\t ?is ,"w1 may try :at is possible to be p]=m$ by ! help ( ,art4 ,conv]t fix$ ,bodies into subtile ,spirits1 & r$uce volatile ,spirits into fix$ ,bodies1 !n %all y obta9 :atsoev] y c desire or wi% =4 ,inde$ ,i h ,reasons en\gh to re/ra9 my ,quill f a f>!r promulgation ( su* high ,matt]s2 yet s9ce ,i h proce$$ f>!r 9 ?is discov]y1 ?an any ,man be=e me ev] did2 :at h9d]s b t ,i may to ! ,horse-man1 to :om ,i h giv5 a ,nisan or excell5t ,horse1 give ! ,bridle also8 ,!re=e x please? me to reveal yet "o k9d ( ,spirits1 :i* v lov+ly receive ! ,s\ls ( ,metals 7aft] _! ,bodies are mortifi$7 & c>ry !m up into ! ,philosophick ,heav51 t is1 into ! ,alembick4 ,:i* good ,spirits are n horrible & cruel z ! =m]1 b sweet & amicable4 ,inde$1 su* good ,spirits d all will+ly associate !mselves ) ! ,s\ls ( all ,metals promiscu\sly1 b onely ) su* mo/ pure ,s\ls1 z are 9 ,sol & ,luna4 ,b if !y be compell$ to be conc]n$ 9 ! ,mortification ( ftid gross ,metals1 z ,m>s & ,v5us1 or ( v5om\s1 & z yet immature & volatile ,metals1 z ,jupit]1 ,saturn & ,m]cury1 & to receive ! out-pass+ ,s\ls ( !m2 !y refuse n ?is (fice1 yet f su* ftid ,s\ls !y contract a /9k to !mselves1 & !re=e c sc>cely aft]w>d be ,m$ic9al4 ,:]e=e1 x is bett] n to use ^! good & pure ,spirits1 unless = receiv+ ! ,s\ls ( clean ,metals2 = !n !y rema9 good1 & _c be adm9i/r$ 9 ,m$ic9e )\t admiration3 &1 on ! contr>y1 ! ,s\ls ( v5om\s ,metals may be s mu* ! m happily us$ = ! ,em5dation ( ,metals4 ,n[1 z t\*+ ^! good ,spirits1 "k1 !y are no?+ else b a pure ,_s ( ,w9e1 :5 x is associat$ ) ,sol & ,luna1 at t v "t1 :]e9 _! fix$ ,bodies are invad$ & mortifi$ by _! ,enemies1 & _! pure ,s\ls set at lib]ty2 !n !y are receiv$ & c>ri$ upw>ds by ^! pure ,spirits2 & a ,royal ,m$ic9e is obta9$1 :i* e ,man may adm9i/] accord+ to 8 und]/&+4 ,!re are also _m o!r ,spirits :i* att5d ,metals de/roy$ & mortifi$1 t !y may take to !mselves _! pure ,s\ls & c>ry !m away4 ,b ( ^! en\gh at ?is "t4 ,ere long 7,,god will+7 ,i %all speak m at l>ge ( ^! 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,spagyrick ,ph>macopa4 99 99 99 99 99 ,o mo/ ,high ,,god1 ! ,"o onely ,beg9n+ & ,end ( all ?+s1 ,i mak+ supplication f ! bottom ( my he>t desire1 t 7:5 t g5]al ,de/roy] ( ,humane ,bodies %all come & de/roy my lean & dri$ ,e>!n ,mass1 accord+ to ?y div9e ,w1 & set my ,s\l at lib]ty f ! ,bonds ( ! ,body7 ?\ wilt be pleas$ 9 t v h\r to take compassion on me1 & s5d ?y ,m9i/r+ ,spirits ! ,holy ,angels 7by reason ( ?y ,grace & ,fa!rly ,m]cy7 to me at ! h\r ( ,dea?1 t receiv+ my dep>t+ ,s\l1 may humbly pro/rate x at ! feet ( ?y mo/ ,holy ,maje/y4 ,am54 ,! ,end ( ! ,six? ,"p4 ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,9 :i* is f>!r treat$1 h[ ( ,man's ,ur9e may be prep>$ ! ,secret ,sal-,armoniack ( ,philosoph]s1 & :at incr$ible ,works may be p]=m$ by ! b5efit ( x1 bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & 9 ,al*ymy3 ,) an ,in/ruction annex$ h[ an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e & true ,t9cture = ,humane & ,metallick ,bodies may be acquir$2 & t no way m easie1 m exp$iti\s & less *>geable1 ?an by ! help ( good ,_s ( ,w9e1 or in/ead ( t a burn+ ,_s extract$ f ,corn1 or o!r ,vegetables4 ,! ,,preface to ! ,,read]4 ,well-mean+ ,read]1 ,! pr9cipal ,reason :i* move? me "h 9 ?is small ,treatise 7)\t any respect or reg>d ( ,p]sons wor?y or unwor?y7 s evid5tly to reveal & publi% to ! ungratefull ,_w ! ,secret ,sal-,armoniack ( ,philosoph]s1 is ?is3 namely1 because1 by reason ( my old ,age1 ,i h n[ "o foot 9 ! ,grave1 & am ready to dep>t ?is ,_w1 & d pati5tly expect a f> m excell5t ,mansion prep>$ by ,god4 ,i1 :o n[ discov] ?is ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 d also "h intimate ^? va/ b5efits1 :i* 7by ! help ( t7 may accrew to ,mank9d1 acc\nt+ great ,works ( ,m]cy may be done by x2 because x is t1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 all ?+s necess>y = ,life may be acquir$ by all ,m51 :e!r "y or old1 poor or ri*1 z 9 ! foll[+ ,praxis %all l>gely be demon/rat$4 ,t ,m5 7if !y !mselves w7 may ga9 mu*1 yea z mu* z !y please1 by ! b5efit ( ?is my free & ample ,revelation ( su* an ine/imable ,salt1 ,i am easily able to prove3 especially1 s soon z ,i1 9 ! foll[+ ,praxis1 %all exhibit a ,specim5 ( ^? ,subjects1 ! abundance ( :i* is 9 all p>ts ( ! ,_w1 e-:]e (f]$1 no less to ! ,poor1 ?an to ! ,ri*1 )\t any exp5ce ( ,money1 or o!r ,*>ges2 b x is kn[n by v few1 privily hat$ by t pr\d ,/ep-,dame ! ,_w1 trod "u foot1 & = its ext]ior vil5ess ca/ out ^u ! ,dunghill1 & ?r[n away 9 ! corn]s ( ,/reets4 ,b1 "s ,"o may ask1 h[ ^? ne$y ,p c f ,ur9e onely1 acquire ?+s necess>y = ,life1 al?\gh !y %\ld "k1 t 9 x is conta9$ a ,treasure8 ,to su* an ,"o ,i ?us answ]3 ,x may v well be effect$1 because 9 ?is little ,book ,i h expla9$1 n onely t 9 x is an ab/ruse ,treasure1 b also h[ x may easily be extract$4 ,insomu* z ,i d\bt n1 b t "s ( ! ,lov]s ( ! ,poor w d _! endeav\r to extract t ,treasure f ! same4 ,:i* be+ done1 if ! ,_w 7:i* w believe no?+ b :at x sees7 take notice ( x1 & f9ds ! v]ity ( our ,ass]tion prov$ 9 ,fact1 !n _m m w use a l endeav\r to get _! liv+ f su* a ,subject1 e-:]e to be _h1 & prep>able = little or no *>ge4 ,if su* ,op]ators %all ne$ m ,ur9e1 ?an !y !mselves make1 !y mu/ necess>ily buy x ( poor ,families1 abundance ( :i* y w e-:]e f9d1 readily desir+ to ga!r ! same = _! daily ,bread1 & to br+ x to ! ,arti/3 t way "o h& *]i%e? & helpe? ano!r4 ,= by ?is means e ,re-publick might be br\ght to a fl\ri%+ /ate1 s z no ,man 7unless he w himself7 ne$s to want ,bread 9 :at "p ( ! ,_w soev] he lives4 ,i inde$ h n buri$ 9 ! ,e>? my five ,tal5ts grati\sly grant$ to me by ,god1 b h put !m into ! publick ,bank4 ,:at if ! mad & bl9d ,_w w nei!r see nor he>1 x may = all me foll[ its own desp]ate hum\r4 ,x is suffici5t = me t ,i h divulg$ su* ,my/]ies = ! safety & well-be+ ( ,mank9d1 z no o!r ,philosoph] be=e me ha? ev] discov]$ ! l4 ,= s9ce ! ,subject is s v vile1 vulg> & obnoxi\s to va/ contempt & hatr$ among pr\d ,fools1 _m ( !m did involve its g5u9e ,"n 9 ! secret ,cab9et ( ,sil5ce4 ,b1 t ,i may speak my m9d freely1 ,i op5ly confess & av]1 t 9 ,ur9e is conta9$ a ,m]cury1 by ! help ( :i* v mu* may be effect$ 9 ,*ymi/ry & 9 ,m$ic9e2 & :i* is especially v conduc5t to d$uce ,metals to _! fir/ ,matt]2 & !nce may be reap$ a notable ,fruit ( ,utility1 z well univ]sally z p>ticul>ly4 ,= :atsoev] ,i h n[ writ1 ,i compos$ ! same 9 ! extremity ( my discomposure & sickness1 t ?is admirable ,secret might n be buri$ ) me 9 ! ,e>?1 :]e ev5 all ! highe/ ,arts ( ! mo/ excell5t ,arti/s seem to putrefie toge!r ) !m1 n be+ by !m 7be=e _! ,dea?7 communicat$ to ,mank9d rema9+2 t s ,i may say ) ! ,vulg> 7n rightly und]/&+7 ,all ,habits ( ,und]/&+ are n s mu* hospit$ 9 ! mortal ,body1 z reta9$ 9 ! immortal ,m9d4 ,if all ?+s "h answ] n ! desire ( ! dilig5t ,se>*] ( ,art1 or be n cle>ly & pla9ly en\gh discov]$1 let him look into ! foll[+ ,treatise1 :i* is intitul$1 ,a ,treatise ( ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 :]e p]haps he w f9d s _m desirable ?+s1 z w compleatly satisfie ! hung] ( 8 ,m9d covet\s ( le>n+4 ,b = ! sake ( ! b5evol5t ,read]1 ,i _c *use b communicate to him ?is ,in=mation1 viz4 t ! v ,inscription ( ?is ,treatise discov]s a ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 & 9 div]s places ( ! ,six? ,"p ( my ,spagyrick ,ph>macopca1 m5tion is also made ( a ,secret ,sal-,armoniack2 :]e=e ,i w\ld h y to und]/&1 t ! ,sal-,armoniack m5tion$ 9 my =m] ,book1 is ( a prop]ty v>i\sly diff]5t f ?is1 ( :i* ,i purpose "h to write4 ,= ?is is prep>$ ( ,ur9e1 b 9 ! prep>ation ( t1 no ,ur9e is to be us$2 because t is no o!r ?an pure ,silv] dissolv$ 9 ,aqua=tis1 & precipitat$ by ! help ( a %>p ,salt-wat]4 ,:]e x is to be obs]v$1 t ! ,silv]1 9 su* a ,precipitation1 attracts to x self s _m ,spirits ( ! ,salt1 z by reason ( !m x is no m fusible1 l o!r ,luna into a ,metallick ,=m1 b becomes p5etrable z ,oil into a ,sk94 ,t1 9 my ,writ+s1 is call$ ! ,m]cury ( ,luna4 ,note4 ,( ,saturn also1 aft] ?is mann] su* a ,m]cury may be prep>$1 :i* is almo/ ( ! same efficacy z ! ,m]cury ( ,luna2 b 9 "s ,*ymical ,lab\rs x may n s safely be us$ z ! ,m]cury ( ,luna4 ,?is mu/ be necess>ily m9d$ by ^? :o are unwill+ to err 9 _! ,lab\rs4 ,moreov]1 t\*+ ?is ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 ,i ?9k x ne$full f>!r to advise1 t ei!r ,sal-,armoniack 7al?\gh bo? are div]sly prep>$7 be+ add$ to ,metals or ,m9]als1 takes to x self & c>ries upw>d ! pure/ "p ( t ,metal or ,m9]al4 ,yet x is to be und]/ood1 t ?is is effect$ ?us1 viz4 t ! ,metal is corrod$ by ! %>p ,spirits exi/ant 9 ! ,sal-,armoniack1 & s is c>ri$ upw>d by di/illation2 or volatiliz$1 no o!rwise ?an z if y %\ld add ,sublimate ,m]cury to any ,metal or ,m9]al = extract+ ,butt] !nce4 ,also x is to be m9d$1 t :atsoev] %all be prep>$ by ! help ( ei!r ,sal-,armoniack 7made ) ,luna1 or ) ,ur9e7 all t rise? mu* m pure ?an any sublimate ,m]cury or common ,sal-,armoniack c cause to asc5d4 ,^! few ?+s ,i ?\ght necess>y to be premis$1 t\*+ ! diff]5ce ( ei!r ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 t no ,man may err ?r\gh mi/ake4 ,al?\gh mu* m %\ld be spok5 "h1 t\*+ our ,sal-,armoniack1 :i* is made ( ,ur9e2 yet ,"t1 & my pres5t ,condition1 prohibit my insi/+ m at l>ge !reab\t4 ,b t e unskilfull ,man may be r5dr$ m skilfull 9 ! ,k ( ?is ,def9ition1 x is good = him to le>n1 t ,ur9e is no o!r ?an ! volatile ,salt ( ^? ,meats & ,dr9ks1 :i* we receive = ! n\ri%m5t & su/5tation ( ! ,body2 & :i* are s dige/$ & sep>at$ by ! ,/oma*1 viz4 t ! ,sulphur1 z a sup]fluity1 is by ,nature dis*>g$ by ! ,b[els2 b ! ,ur9e1 z a volatile ,m]curial ,salt1 seeks & f9ds = x self an ,exit ?r\gh ! ,bladd]4 ,n[1 x is m ?an suffici5tly manife/1 t ! greate/ "p ( ,m5 live ( ,vegetables1 z ( ,bread1 ,be] & ,w9e2 also = ,nutrim5ts !y use ,fle%1 ,fi%1 ,butt] & ,*eese3 :i* k9ds ( ,meat & ,dr9k1 s soon z put d[n into ! ,/oma* by a c]ta9 natural ,coction & ,f]m5tation are s inv]t$1 z "s natural ,m]cury is !nce prog5it$4 ,:5ce1 x is cle>ly en\gh app>5t1 t ! be=e m5tion$ ,m]cury 7:i* we ) ! assi/ance ( ,art "k h[ to extract out ( ,ur9e7 mu/ necess>ily h be5 an invisible ,m]cury 9 ,vegetables1 be=e x pass$ into ,ur9e1 & :5 x 0 n inv]t$ 9 our ,body4 ,:i* is a ?+ mo/ surely true1 & is confirm$ to u by exp]i5ce1 viz4 t 9 all ,vegetables 7no "o ( !m exclud$1 :e!r ,w9e or ,gra91 ,honey or ,sug>1 or o!r fat ,fruits1 9 :i* our vegetable ,m]cury is mo/ copi\sly abundant2 also by :at "n soev] ^? ,fruits or ,vegetables are call$7 ! same ,m]cury is hospit$2 yea1 x may be extract$ f all ,fruits1 ,trees1 ,h]bs1 or any common ,grass ( ! ,fields or ,mead[s1 & f all ,b\ghs & ,leaves ( wild & manur$ ,trees1 if aft] y h cut !m small1 y p\r on !m hot wat]1 & !n f]m5t ! same4 ,inde$ lean ,h]bs1 accord+ to quantity1 give n =? s mu* burn+ ,_s1 z ,corn1 ,w9e1 or ,sug>3 ,b note2 ,grass is prep>$ ) mu* less co/ ?an ,corn1 ,w9e1 or ! ,fces ( ,w9e or ,be]4 ,also a good burn+ ,_s may be made ( ,grape-,/ones1 or ! press+s ( ,grapes2 yet z = ! sweetness ( t1 y ne$ n to take any c>e2 because 9 op]at+ x is s am5d$1 z x is r5dr$ full z good z ! be/ ,_s ( ,w9e t is mo/ ri*4 ,?is ,arcanum ( prep>+ a true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e ( all ,vegetables1 = ^? ?ree kn[n ,k+doms ( ours1 ,i take to be z great a ,secret z 0 ev] kn[n to ,philosoph]s1 or = ! future c be kn[n4 ,= x is t1 ( :i* _m h notably writ1 yet 9 su* a ,/yle1 z !y h obscur$1 involv$ & hid ! :ole ,"w 9 s _m ,p>abolical1 ,allegorical & ,enigmatical phrases1 z x is almo/ pla9ly impossible = any "o pr(itably to le>n any ?+ out ( _! ,writ+s1 unless 8 ,eyes be s+ul>ly illu/rat$ by ,god4 ,b among o!rs1 ,alb]tus ,magnus1 ,?omas ,aqu9as1 ,arnold1 ,lully1 ,bracescus1 & especially ,basilius1 h writ ( x evid5tly en\gh to su* z c see2 b all !y writ 9 obscure words3 ,& z ,p>acelsus knew ! same1 s x seems t 0 also kn[n to ,helmont3 yet !y 7 afraid to write ( x = _! own sakes4 ,b ,i n[ freely & op5ly divulg+ all ?+s1 d t *iefly = ?is ,reason1 viz4 because ! mo/ wise ,god 7to :om ,i give ,immortal ,?anks7 reveal$ ?is ,secret to me n _m weeks s9ce2 & ,i1 accord+ to ! weakness ( my ,age1 c\ld lab\r b little !re91 & t v difficultly2 !re=e keep+ my ,b$1 by reason ( my ,illness1 ,i caus$ "s ,pro(s to be made ( ! same3 :5ce ,i s f\nd ! v]ity ( ! matt]1 z ,i am n[ able safely to confirm ! same to o!rs1 & c av]1 t ! true ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s is recond$ 9 !m4 ,al?\gh t ha? hi!rto be5 unkn[n to mo/ ,m51 yet by me 7because 9 ,philosophy1 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry1 nev] any ?+ m magnific5t ?an x1 easi] to be elaborat$1 or prep>able ) less co/1 at any "t be=e came into my h&s7 x is s publi%$1 z ,i d\bt n1 b t _m well-dispos$ ,p]sons w confid5tly1 readily & happily set _! h&s to ! ,"w4 ,= x is easie to acquire burn+ or di/ill$ ,w9e 9 abundance1 )\t any great *>ge3 also an ,in/rum5t made ( ,copp]1 fit = sep>at+ ! ,m]cury f ! ,sulphur1 w n co/ mu*3 ,& la/ly1 ! ,fixation ( ! ,m]cury w co/ little or no?+1 because x may easily be absolv$1 9 a v %ort "t1 by ,"o well skill$ 9 ! me?od ( fix+4 ,! ,burn+ ,_s may be prep>$1 & ! sep>ation ( its ,m]cury f ! ,sulphur be compleat$ 9 ! space ( "o day3 b yet x is to be und]/ood1 t ?is is spok5 onely to ^? :o desire b a small quantity to exp]i5ce ! possibility ( ,art4 ,if any "o w\ld h a l>g] quantity ( ,t9cture1 he inde$ w h ne$ ( a long] "t to prep>e x 91 z e "o may easily conjecture4 ,:il/ ,i lay diseas$ 9 my ,b$1 & afflict$ ) a griev\s ,disease 7aft] ,i _h by a long & s]i\s speculation day & night fundam5tally se>*$ ! p[] ( ,art7 9 ! space ( "o ,week1 by ! h&s onely ( my little ,sons 7= ,i c\ld n tru/ su* a ,"w ) ! unwor?y ,sons ( ?is ,_w7 ,i made ?ree small trials or pro(s onely 9 a v small quantity1 because1 by my ,b$ side1 !re 0 no place = do+ any great ,"w4 ,nev]!less1 ,i am satisfi$ t ,i c\ld d mu* m 9 eight or t5 ,days1 & a f> great] quantity1 if ,god w be pleas$ to grant me /r5g? = s _m ,days4 ,inde$ to an ignorant ,he>]1 :at ,wise m5 h ass]t$ w seem incr$ible to be believ$2 namely1 t 9 e ,h]b & ,grass1 ! true ,/one ( ,philosoph]s lyes hid4 ,= ! ignorant ( ,nature wond] at ?is4 ,b ,spagyrick ,philosoph]s h1 n[ = _m ye>s pa/1 publi%$ _! ,books t\*+ ! same1 & affirm$1 t ( all ?+s1 f :i* ! ,elem5ts may be sep>at$1 ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s may be extract$ & made2 ( ! same ,i also1 if ne$ 71 c\ld all$ge _m ,te/imonies4 ,may we n by ,di/illation & ,rectification mu* m easily sep>ate ! ,elem5ts f ,vegetables1 ?an f rude & h>d ,metals8 ,& may we n mo/ purely & mo/ subtilly cleanse _! ,elem5t ( ,fire f !m8 ,t inde$ is impossible to be extract$ f ,metals4 ,b if we c1 by ! help ( ,art1 turn ! mo/ pure ,fire aga9 into ,e>?1 may n ( ?is new ,e>? 7:5 x is by ! b5efit ( ,art fix$1 & r5dr$ con/ant 9 ,fire7 be made a ,matt] pur]1 ?an all ?+s 9 ,nature8 ,e ,man kn[s1 t 9 ,_s ( ,w9e is conta9$ a great virtue com=t+ ! ,he>t1 b by reason ( ! burn+ heat1 :i* x manife/s 9 ^? t immod]ately use x1 ! same is avoid$ n )\t ,reason4 ,n[1 if y %all sep>ate ! ,burn+ ,sulphur f ! ,m]cury1 9 ! bottom w rema9 onely a temp]ate1 & to all ,con/itutions 7:i* are vulg>ly call$ ,complexions7 gratefull pure ,m]cury1 9 ! =m ( a cle> sweet ,wat]1 :i* ,philosoph]s call _! ,wat] ( ,life1 & t n imprud5tly4 ,= ! ,alimonies ( ,life are includ$ 9 x1 & ?is ,m]curial ,wat]1 or true ,aqua-vit1 may be safely adhibit$ 9 all ,diseases2 always1 provid$ t ?is ,_s be prep>$ ( ,w9e1 ,corn1 or ( ,h]bs n /9k+ & v5om\s4 ,b = ,metallick ,transmutation1 e di/ill$ ,w9e is conduc5t1 ( :atsoev] matt] x %all be prep>$4 ,yet t1 9 ! =m ( ,wat]1 is able to ex]cise no p[] ov] ,metals1 b mu/ fir/ be r$uc$ into a ,r$ fix$ ,p[d]1 call$ by ,philosoph]s ,gold ( ,philosoph]s1 ,horizontal ,gold1 ,t++ ,gold1 & ,liv+ ,gold4 ,&1 9 a ^w1 ,i say y _c f9d any ?+ p]t95t to ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry1 m excell5t ?an our ,r$ fix$ ,m]cury ( ,w9e3 = x is ! true ,phnix or ,bird ( ,titan1 fe$+ its ,"y ) its own ,blood2 also a true ,salam&]1 :i* dyes n1 b is n\ri%$ & augm5t$ 9 ,fire3 & m briefly1 ,x is all 9 all ?+s4 ,moreov]1 ,philosoph]s confess t all ?+s lye abscond$ 9 all1 & 9 good ,aqua-vit all ,metals are spiritually f\nd2 :i* ,i my self h 9 v de$ exp]i5c$1 be+ o!rwise unable to v]ifie ! same4 ,o noble ,h]metick ,art1 & ,que5 ( all ,sci5ces6 h[ basely & unwor?ily art ?\ ca/ d[n1 trod "u foot by /9k+ ,sw9e1 & contemn$ by ignorant pr\d ,fools6 ,nev]!less1 ,i d\bt n b t ?is little ,book ( m9e w op5 ! ,eyes ( _m bl9d$ ) ,ignorance1 & direct _m ,read]s unto ! pa? ( ,v]ity2 z my ,treatise lately publi%$1 intitul$1 ,( ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 ha? already be5 ! ,au?\r ( mu* good to _m4 ,= m ?an "o ( _m1 :o h slight$ ,*ymi/ry1 hav+ p]us$ t ,en*iridion1 accord+ to my ,in=mation1 h aga9 fall5 9 love ) ,*ymi/ry1 set ab\t ! ,"w 7r5ew+ _! omitt$ lab\r7 & prep>$ ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 gave good pro(s !re(1 & hav+ wr\ght 9 x = c]ta9 ,days1 at l5g? glori$ ( _! successes 9 ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,:i* ,/one not)/&+ is n to be comp>$ ) t :i* is made ( ,w9e or ,corn2 b 9 comp>ison ( t is to be reput$ z a ,clod ( ,e>? to a mo/ beautifull ,pe>l4 ,:]e=e z ,i be=e said1 & always %all say1 ,i believe t a ,m$ic9e & ,t9cture m sublime ?an ! fix$ & r$ ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 ha? nev] be5 kn[n by ,philosoph]s4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 let e o!r ,man believe z he li/e?1 x suffice? me t ,i h writt5 ! ,tru?1 & refus$ to c>ry h5ce ) me into ! ,k+dom ( ,d>kness ! greate/ ,secret ( ! :ole ,_w4 ,b ! ,reasons :y ,i "h ov]-ha/ily break (f ! ,?read ( my disc\rse begun1 & 9 no-wise discov] ! ,me?od by :i* ! ,burn+ ,_s may be prep>$1 & ! ,m]cury lat5t !re9 be sep>at$ f ! same1 & r$uc$ into a fix$ ,t9cture1 are weighty & consid]able4 ,= ! :ole ,"w1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 is s v vile & easie to be p]=m$1 z e ,corydon or rude ,%eph]d 7ignorant ( all ,*ymical ,arts7 w\ld und]/& & imitate t ,me?od ( prep>+ ! same4 ,:]e=e x is be/ to desi/ f any fur!r explanation4 ,because1 to :omsoev] ,god w give x1 he w s easily f9d x out1 z !re w be no necessity ( speak+ "o ^w m ?an ,i h already spoke4 ,besides1 = su* inconsid]at5ess1 ,i %\ld be able to give no j ,acc\nt be=e ,god1 ! ,judge ( ! ,liv+ & ( ! ,dead1 if ?is mo/ secret ,secret ( ,secrets %\ld z a ,gra9 ( ,salt be s[$ among ! ungratefull & unwor?y ,p4 ,b ! ,_w is too well kn[n to me already3 yet ,i w op5ly say ?is1 viz4 t ! poore/ ,man1 z well z him t is weal?y1 may atta9 to ?is supreme ,"w2 because1 = prep>ation ( t incomp>able ,m$ic9e1 no *>geable ,mat]ials1 nor any long "t are requir$4 ,truly1 unto me are kn[n div]s fam\s p>ticul>s1 by ! help ( :i*1 n onely ,silv]1 b also all o!r ,metals are conv]t$ into ,gold & ,silv] ) great pr(it1 yet are m difficult to be elaborat$ ?an t great ,univ]sal ,"w4 ,:]e=e ?is also1 among all o!r fruitfull ,*ymical ,secrets des]v$ly do?1 & und\bt$ always w obta9 ! ,priority4 99 99 99 99 99 ,n[1 ,son ( ,art1 c&idly accept ?is my ,fa!rly ,in/ruction1 & ,fri5dly ,admonition1 & d n at all commit any ?+ to ,fai?less ,m51 ( :i* ?\ mai/ h occasion to rep5t aft]w>d4 ,accord+ly1 to all ! ,disciples ( ,h]metick ,philosophy & ,m$ic9e1 ,i wi% ! ample ,bless+ ( ,god1 "h ,temporal1 & 9 ! life to come ,et]nal2 he>tily pray+1 t ! mo/ cle> unext+ui%able ,light ( ,god1 may p]fectly enlight5 !m1 z x did me at ! fir/4 ,am54 ,( ! ,secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,t\*+ ?is our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 ,i h made m5tion 9 div]s ( my writt5 ,books2 b ! way ( ,prep>+ x ,i h left to be divulg$ 9 ?is place4 ,= aft] ,i 0 assur$1 t _m _h lab\r$ mu* to f9d out its ,prep>ation & ,fruitfull use 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry2 ,i resolv$ no long] to conceal ! ,prep>ation & pr(itable use 9 ,*ymi/ry1 ( our ,salmiack1 f ! ,lov]s ( our ,pr(ession2 b *iefly = ! sake ( ! ,sick 7to :om x may be v great com=t & solace7 ,i *ose r op5ly to divulge x1 )\t any privy concealm5t1 9 ^! my ,writ+s2 hop+ t by ! publication ( ?is1 ,i %all d good to _m ?\s&s ( ,m51 & = a sign ( triumphal ,joy cr[n ! ,head 7z ) ,laurel7 ( ! victori\s ,que5 ( ! ,spagyrick ,art4 ,fir/ ( all1 x is to be obs]v$1 t ?is ,"n is impos$ ^u ?is ,subject1 because x 9 _m ?+s agrees ) common ,sal-,armoniack4 ,x pleas$ u to add ! ,epi!t ( ,secret1 because ?is ,salt is kn[n to v few 9 ! :ole ,_w2 & !y :o acquir$ x to !mselves1 nei!r publi%$ x1 nor expos$ ! same to common use1 b kept x to !mselves z a great ,secret2 & z (t5 z !y made m5tion ( t ,salt 9 _! ,writ+s1 !y nam$ x _! ,salmiack2 = pro( ( :i*1 if ne$ 71 ,i c\ld produce _m ,examples4 ,cosmopolita1 be+ ab\t to speak ( ?is our ,salmiack1 cryes out ?us3 ,o our ,sea6 ,o our ,sal-,armoniack6 ,8 ,sea 0 ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & 8 ,salmiack ! ,volatile ,_s ( ,ur9e4 ,:5 ^! two are joyn$ toge!r1 !y give =? f !mselves our ,secret ,salmiack2 by ! help ( :i*1 s _m wond]full ,works are p]=m$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry1 z y %all "h foll[+ he>4 ,p>acelsus & ,helmont call$ ?is ,salt1 ,alcahe/2 be+ t1 ( :i* ! =m] writ little1 b ! latt] v _m ?+s2 & yet bo? kept ! same secret to !mselves onely1 insomu* z ,helmont discov]$ x n1 ev5 to 8 own ,son2 & o!r ,m51 8 intimates1 requir+ x ( him1 he put (f1 say+1 ,x is an ,ens v difficult to be acquir$3 & ?us he fre$ himself f ! importunate ,intreaties ( _m4 ,& h[ little o!rs c\ld get out ( him1 is manife/ by ! foll[+ ,say+1 :i* is ?\ght to be 84 ,! ,liquor ,alcahe/ is made ( ,blood & ,ur9e4 ,x is cr$ible t he might make su* an ,alcahe/ ( ^? ,subjects4 ,b ! reason :y t k9d ( ,alcahe/ may be prep>$ ( ,blood & ,ur9e1 z well z ( ,oil ( ,vitriol & ,_s ( ,ur9e1 is ?is3 ,!re is a great aff9ity & similitude betwe5 ! ,macrocosm & ,microcosm1 viz4 ,man2 insomu* z :atsoev] may be _h 9 ! ,macrocosm1 may also be f\nd 9 ! less] ,_w ,man4 ,= z 9 ! great ,_w an ,univ]sal ,acidity1 viz4 ,vitriol1 commonly is g5]at$ 9 ,subt]ranean ,fibres1 ,b$s or ,ve9s1 & is !re kept 9 p]petual ,dige/ion by ! ,c5tral ,fire ( ! ,e>?1 & at l5g? rip5$ into ,m9]al & ,metallick ,bodies2 s also1 9 ! ,body ( e ,man1 ! ,blood ( ! ,ve9s 7z an ,univ]sal ,microcosmick ,acidity7 is g5]at$1 & by long ,dige/ion ( ! c5tral ,fire ( ! ,he>t augm5t$1 meliorat$1 & at l5g? transmut$ into ,fle%1 ,sk91 & ,bones4 ,!re=e1 9 ! ,blood ( ,m5 or ,animals y may f9d an ,acidity1 l to t :i* is f\nd 9 ! great ,_w3 ,h5ce x may be said1 t our ,secret ,salmiack may z well be prep>$ ( ! ,blood & ,ur9e ( ,animals1 z ( ,oil ( ,vitriol & ,_s ( ,ur9e4 ,nev]!less1 ,i say !re is a va/ diff]5ce betwe5 ^! two2 = ,oil ( ,vitriol may be am5d$ & r5dr$ m subtile by ,rectification1 :i* ,subtiliation _c be effect$ ) ! ,vitriolate ,acidity ( ! ,blood ( ,animals4 ,!re=e we des]v$ly give ! ,priority to ?is rectifi$ ,oil ( ,vitriol1 z be+ t1 :i* 9 e ,*ymical ,lab\r is f\nd f> m efficaci\s ?an t ( ,blood4 ,= ?is cause leav+ t ,blood1 let u set ab\t ! ,prep>ation ( our ,secret ,salmiack1 ) cleans$ ,oil ( ,vitriol & ,_s ( ,ur9e subtily rectifi$4 ,! way ( mak+ our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,recipe ( ,oil ( ,vitriol excell5tly well deflegmat$ & rectifi$1 "o p\nd2 ^u :i* ,oil ( ,vitriol1 leisurely p\r on s mu* highly rectifi$ ,_s ( ,ur9e1 z untill !re is no m action ea* ^u o!r1 b !y be mortifi$ & /ill4 ,9 t ,conjunction1 f two ,contr>ies1 arise? a middle ,salt4 ,?is ,op]ation be+ rightly p]=m$1 y w f9d a %>p p5etrat+ ,liquor1 9 :i* is a p[] ( c>ry+ upw>ds ) x self ! pure/ ,ess5ces f ,animals1 ,vegetables1 & ,metals3 :i* is :at no o!r ,entity 9 ,nature is able to p]=m ! l1 z we purpose to %ew4 ,!re=e if any "o1 desir\s to make ( ?is ,salt ,liquor a dry ,salmiack1 d 9 g5tle heat ( ,balneo ab/ract ! unsav\ry ,wat] !nce1 9 ! bottom w rema9 a fair :ite ,salt1 :i* is our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack2 by ! b5efit ( :i* wond]\s ,works1 may be p]=m$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry1 z h]eaft] y %all he>4 ,n[ foll[s ,! ,use ( our ,salmiack1 by ! help ( :i*1 f ,vegetables may be extract$ v efficaci\s1 & inde$ incomp>able ,ess5ces4 ,h[ or :i* way ! ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,spagyri/s prep>$ _! ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables1 is n[ long s9ce well kn[n ?r\gh\t ! ,_w1 viz4 by ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,:i* way ( ,extract+ is inde$ ( x self a ,"w v *>geable2 yet ,_s ( ,w9e readily extracts ! ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 leav+ ! unpr(itable ,fces beh9d4 ,also1 x is n unkn[n to u1 t ,_s ( ,w9e 9 extraction s notably *ange? ! ,virtues ( ?+s extract$ by x1 z ! ,extract is ( less =ce ?an ! ,simple :5ce x 0 made1 & t mo/ manife/ly 9 ,ca?>ticks or ,purg+ ,simples1 insomu* z commonly ! ,dose ( ! ,extract mu/ be great] ?an ( ! ,simple x self4 ,! reason is1 because all ,purg]s acquire ! greate/ "p ( _! ,ca?>tick faculty f t crude & immature ,sub/ance1 ) :i* !y oppose ! ,/oma*1 & !re=e are n ent]ta9$ by x1 b pres5tly expell$1 dur+ :i* ,expulsion ! ,excrem5ts also are ca/ out4 ,!re=e ! /rong] ,crudity is pr$om9ant 9 ,purg+ ?+s1 ! m impetu\sly d !y move ! ,/oma*2 & ! m /rongly ! ,/oma* ca/s out & expells t1 s mu* ! m vehem5tly also are ! noxi\s ,hum\rs ( ! ,body ca/ up4 ,if a ,ca?>tick be too crude1 r\gh & immature1 ! ,/oma* rejects x mu* m /rongly1 because ! :ole ( ,nature is !reby di/urb$1 & ) all its might endeav\rs :olly to expell su* a rude gue/4 ,9 :i* viol5t expulsion1 ! ,radical ,hum\rs are expell$ out ( ! ,body1 toge!r ) ! ,excrem5ts1 t ! ,body may be totally fre$ & disbur!n$ ( ! p]nici\s fil? ( !m4 ,! ,/oma* s abhors "s ,vegetables1 & is s impati5t ( giv+ !m any "t to abide !re1 t !y may by little & little be expell$ d[nw>d by ,seidge1 z x 7enrag$ ) s great nauseat+ & loa?+7 viol5tly ca/s !m up4 ,9 :i* ,excretion a t5aci\s visc\s ,*ol]1 always hurtfull to ! ,/oma*1 is expell$1 :i* w\ld difficultly o!rwise be ca/ out by g5tle ,purgations1 z is se5 9 ,as>abacca & ,hellebore4 ,= z (t5 z !y are tak5 by a sick ,man1 )\t any previ\s ,prep>ation1 !y cont9ually excite ,vomit+2 b if extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 !y vomit n1 b onely "w d[nw>d4 ,by all :i* x appe>s1 t ,_s ( ,w9e1 9 extract+ ! ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables 7by its natural p[]7 s notably *ange? ! ,virtues ( ,h]bs1 z x is n fit to be us$ = all k9ds ( ,extractions2 & t by reason ( its ,nature v>y+ or alt]+ ! prop]ty ( ?+s4 ,nor c y1 9 "s ,diseases1 safely use ^? ,extracts :i* are made by ,_s ( ,w9e1 because ,extracts are heightn$ 9 _! ,heat by ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & !re=e %\ld be avoid$ 9 acute or burn+ ,diseases4 ,on ! contr>y1 our ,m5/ruum1 viz4 our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 9 ,extraction1 alt]s n ! ,virtues ( ,species = :i* x is us$1 b extracts f !m onely :at is mo/ pure1 & c>ries ov] ) x by ,alembeck1 a c]ta9 mo/ sweet ,ess5ce1 :i* ,_s ( ,w9e c 9 no wise p]=m4 ,!re=e we des]v$ly give ,priority to our ,liquor ,alcahe/ 9 extract+ ! ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables & ,animals4 ,yet we w\ld by no means lab\r to br+ ,_s ( ,w9e into contempt1 s9ce x1 9 "s subjects1 s excell5tly ex]cise? its p[]1 z x gives place to no o!r ?+4 ,b ! ,wat] ( our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack p]fects its ,extraction 9 a f> diff]+ mann]2 because1 by ! help ( ,art1 t conjunct ( two %>p p5etrat+ ,entities 7viz4 ,acid ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & ,alcalisate ,_s ( ,ur9e7 is r$uc$ into "o temp]ate middle ,salt1 :i* ,salt is almo/ ( ! same disposition z common ,salmiack1 except t 9 all its ,op]ations x is f\nd to be m %>p1 m p5etrat+ & m efficaci\s ?an x4 99 99 99 99 99 ,n[ let u come to ! matt] x self1 t we may see ( h[ great use our ,alcalisate ,vitriol1 or ,vitriolate ,alcali1 is = prep>+ "s fam\s ,m$ic9e4 ,i suppose x w be wor? my :ile1 if ,i fir/ ( all beg9 ) t ,m$ic9e :i* ,p>acelsus taught to be made ( ,aloes1 ,myrrh1 & ,saffron1 & is by v5]able ,antiquity1 & by all ,au?\rs ( long life highly comm5d$1 & nam$ ,elixir ,proprietatis4 ,& s9ce ,p>acelsus 9 describ+ s noble a ,m$ic9e1 us$ few words1 b enl>g$ !m mu* 9 extoll+ 8 ,elixir ,proprietatis1 x w n be amiss = u1 9 ?is place1 to transcribe 8 own ,words foll[+1 ?us3 8,s also ,nature %ewe? u an ,elixir1 is t :i* ( ,natural ?+s may be made compleatly p]fect 9 its prop] ,ess5ce4 ,su* is ! ,elixir ( ,myrrh1 ,saffron1 & yell[ ,epatick-,aloes4 ,b :5ce !y h ?is p[]1 we h %ew$ 9 ! g5]ation ( !m4 ,b we come n[ to ! ,process1 7omitt+ _! beg9n+1 ( :i* we spake be=e7 :i* runs ?us4 8,recipe ( ,myrrh1 ,epatick1 ,alloes1 & ,saffron1 ( ea* "o ,"p1 :i* dige/ toge!r 9 a ,pellican plac$ 9 ,s&1 = two ,mon?s ) g5tle heat4 ,!n by ,alembeck sep>ate ! ,oil f ! ,fces )\t ,adu/ion4 ,?is ,oil dige/ toge!r ) an equal ,weight ( ! ,circulate = "o ,mon?1 aft]w>d keep x4 8,9 ?is are all ! natural ,v]tues ( a ,balsam1 & a great] cons]vative ,v]tue = ^? t are ag$1 ?an is lawfull = a man to utt]3 because f x proce$s n "o ,age onely1 b #d1 #g or #aj1 c4 ,x is sc>cely possible to express ! ,v]tues & ,natures ( x3 ,b z we judge1 en\gh is discov]$ by u already1 :i* we ?9k ne$s no fur!r ,int]pretation40 ,"h ,p>acelsus describes 8 ,elixir 9 words s obscure1 & likely to cause ,err\r1 z no man untill ?is day c\ld ev] prep>e any ?+ t 0 excell5t1 accord+ to ! t5\r ( 8 ,words3 ,helmont among o!rs compla9+1 t he conceal$ ! use ( ! ,alcahe/ 9 describ+ ! mann] ( t ,prep>ation4 ,= :osoev] use? t1 9 su* a ,prep>ation1 he obta9s a ,m$ic9e ( s great v]tue1 z x is able to d :atsoev] ,p>acelsus ascribes to 8 ,elixir ,proprietatis4 ,b if any man be n satisfi$ 9 :at is "h publi%$ by me1 let him consult ,helmont disc\rs+ !re( m at l>ge4 ,n[ behold "h pres5t$ to !e my ,process = prep>+ a ,m$ic9e ( ^! ?ree ,species r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 viz4 ( ,myrrh1 ,alloes & ,saffron4 ,i took ( t mixture #h ,lotones1 #d ,ounces1 :i* ,i put into a ,phial1 & ^u ! same p\r$ "o ,p\nd & half ( our good ,alcahe/ick ,liquor1 ^! ,i set into a w>m ,ba? to be dige/$ = two or ?ree ,days4 ,dur+ ?is dige/ion our %>p ,liquor dissolv$ ^! ,species1 & v well unit$ x self to !m4 ,?is be+ done1 ,i p\r$ ! :ole mixture out ( ! ,phial into a l[ ,cucurbit ( ,glass1 & well lut$ ! ,head to ! ,receiv]1 & by g5tle heat ( ,balneo caus$ :atsoev] w\ld asc5d1 to be ga!r$ ap>t 9 sev]al ,recipi5ts4 #a4 ,a :ite p5etrat+ ,aromatick ,_s1 ( a mo/ fragrant ,od\r accord+ to ,helmont's words4 #b4 ,a yell[ & r$ ,_s1 & bo? inde$ v efficaci\s4 ,yet ea* ( ^! %\ld be receiv$ ap>t4 #c4 ,la/ly t[>d ! end 7aft] all ! moi/ure is asc5d$1 & ! ,fire is a little some:at encreas$7 a /rong sc5t$ r$ cleag9\s alkalisate ,liquor2 :i* is su* z s]ves in/ead ( a ,balsam1 mo/ excell5t1 pres5tly help+ or v salut>y 9 all gre5 ,w\nds & fi/ul\s ,ulc]s4 ,! subtile ,_s %\ld be adm9i/r$ inw>dly1 = com=t+ or suppl+ ! ,body ) all its int]nal ,memb]s1 & = pres]v+ ! same magi/rally f all viti\s affects4 ,su* a mo/ pres5t ,rem$y is e>ne/ly desir$1 by ! ag$ & weak4 ,! ,+r$i5ts are ( a ,balsamick ,disposition1 & ! prep>ation ( !m is artificial & subtil1 s z a fam\s ,m$ic9e _c *oose b be made ( !m4 ,= our ,salmiack is ( su* a ,nature1 z by x all ,v]tues ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als are exalt$1 amplifi$ & meliorat$1 & t by reason ( ! ,exaltation by x inf]r$ on ! ,subjects 9 elaborat+2 z may m exactly be le>n$1 :5 any "o goes ab\t to prep>e ! same1 & %all z x 7 ) 8 h&1 palpably t\* ! v]tue1 & disc]n ! v]ity !re(4 ,!re=e "h is in/itut$ a ,process ( prep>+ ,saffron1 ,aloes & ,myrrh1 by :i* y may "k h[ to "w ) o!r ,vegetable & ,animal ,subjects1 s z we h no necessity ( prescrib+ a peculi> ,process = e ,m$ic9e4 ,"h onely x is to be not$1 t an accurate ,reg>d is to be _h ( weight & measure 9 mix+ ! ,subjects ) ! ,liquor ,alcahe/4 ,= if less ( ! ,armoniack ,liquor ?an is fit be add$ to a dry matt]1 all ! ,liquor s includes x self 9 ! dry matt]1 z little ( ! ,_s c asc5d 9 di/ill+4 ,b if m ( ! ,liquor be p\r$ on ?an is fit1 ! asc5d+ _s w n be efficaci\s en\gh1 because ! v]tue ( t ,subject diffuse? x self too l>gely into t ab\ndance ( ,_s4 ,:]e=e 9 all ?+s measure & weight are to be obs]v$4 ,dry ,species1 su* are ,h]bs1 ,roots1 ,se$s & ,fl[]s1 dr9k up mu* ,wat]2 b ,woods n s mu*1 ,/ones & _! l1 mu* less ?an !y4 ,!re=e1 if any "o1 9 lab\rs ( ?is k9d w\ld d some?+ to purpose1 he _h ne$ to be w>y1 t he d nei!r too mu*1 nor too little1 b 9 all ?+s obs]ve a mean3 s do+1 he %all suff] no loss1 nor ev] lab\r 9 va94 ,= x is almo/ impossible to describe all ,arcanums s evid5tly1 z e ,cl[n may compreh5d ! same )\t any se>*4 ,i h "h laid ,f\ndations ) reason suffici5t1 e "o may build1 or n build ^u !m z he please?4 ,also he may read ,helmont1 :o did inde$ ( ?is matt] write l>gely en\gh1 yet he is n always to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]2 = 9 mo/ places ( 8 ,books1 he conceal$ 8 manual ,op]ations1 especially 9 8 ,book ( ! ,tree ( ,life1 :]e he treats ( ! ,c$> ,wood4 ,! prep>ation ( ! same requires no t$i\s long space ( "t1 b x may be p]=m$ 9 a few h\rs4 ,inde$ x w\ld be ! "p ( good ,physicians to introduce ?is ,prep>ation ( m noble ,m$ic9es into _! ,apo!c>ies %ops1 & !nce to exclude "s "p ( _! corrupt$ ,rem$ies4 ,= ?is be+ done1 s _m m5 w\ld n be basely neglect$1 nor untimely hurri$ out ( ?is ,life1 by ! use ( unpr(itable ,m$icam5ts1 z too (t5 n[ are4 ,x is n en\gh = y to h a ,"n f ,gal51 & 9 ! mean :ile n at all tread ! ,foot/eps ( ,gal5's v]tues4 ,gal5 0 an hone/ ,hea!n1 & :atsoev] he _h ga!r$ ) mu* & long /udy1 he left to u accurately writt5 be=e 8 ,dea?4 ,h[ exp]i5c$ a man 9 ,m$ic9e ,hippocrates 01 8 ,writ+s d cle>ly %ew4 ,also t ,avic5 0 an indu/ri\s ,physician1 by 8 rema9+ ,litt]>y ,monum5ts1 is v manife/1 & especially by t ,epi/le1 :i* he writ to 8 ,son ,aboali2 = 9 t he comm&s him fir/ to furni% himself ) sixty ,p\nd ( mo/ pure ,m]curial ,wat] 7:5ce he %\ld make ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e7 be=e he presum$ to proce$ to ,coagulation ( ! ,/one4 ,^! inde$ 7 m5 adorn$ ) high ,exp]i5ce & a good ,consci5ce1 :o glori$ n 9 ! b>e ,"n ( ,*ief ,physicians1 b prov$ !mselves su* inde$1 %ew+1 t !y 7 n idle ,ador]s ( ! ,goddess ,vacua1 b m5 mo/ labori\s1 z becomes e consci5ti\s ,physician to be4 ,t\*+ t ,m]curial ,wat]1 :i* ,avic5 comm5d$ s mu* to 8 ,son1 = mak+ 7( x7 ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 we %all "h foll[+ 7,jehovah assi/+7 some:at m l>gely speak1 viz4 h[ x1 by our ,salmiack may be extract$ f ,metals1 & !n be coagulat$ into an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,inde$1 p>ticul> ,m$icam5ts are n to be contemn$ b to be e/eem$ z good ?+s1 to !m t make a good use ( !m4 ,b ,univ]sals are s\ght by ,physicians1 be+ su*1 z by :i* !y c get m ,hon\r & ,ri*es1 ?an by ,p>ticul>s1 because !y are kn[n ev5 to e old ,woman4 ,univ]sals are n to be us$ aft] ! mann] ( ,p>ticul>s1 p>ticul>ly to s]ve = ?is or t ,memb] ( ! ,body1 or to resi/ & heal ?is or t ,disease onely3 b !y seek out e ,*a*exy 7:i* lies privily disp]s$ ?r\gh all p>ts ( ! ,body1 impair+ ,heal?7 & hav+ s\ght x out1 ca/ x =? ( ! ,body1 z well visibly z invisibly ?r\gh all ,emunctories1 z %all seem good to ,nature1 & w be mo/ conduc5t to heal?4 ,univ]sals consume occult ,diseases hidd5 9 ! ,body ( man1 z ,fire consumes ,wood4 ,also ,univ]sals t+e e viti\s ,habit ( ! ,body 7:i* o!rwise c be expell$ by no p>ticul> ,m$ic9e7 & transmute x into a bett] ,/ate1 s z ! ,evil ( ! ,di/emp] is inv]t$ & conv]t$ into good1 9 ! place :]e x is hospit$1 no fur!r expulsion be+ requir$4 ,( l ,univ]sals1 we w aft]w>ds 7,god giv+ leave7 speak m at l>ge4 ,n[ ! "t admoni%e? u to return to our ,sal ,armoniack1 to contemplate :at f>!r fruit ( ,utility x is able to effect 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,helmont1 9 8 ,treatise ( ! ,/one makes m5tion ( a c]ta9 ,m$ic9e1 :i* by 8 ,alcahe/ he prep>$ ( ,p>acelsus 8 ,ludus1 :i* w\ld resolve ! ,/one 9 ! ,bladd]1 & expel x 9 f\rte5 ,days4 ,p>acelsus ascribes to 8 ,ludus wond]full ,v]tues1 :i* x ex]cise? 9 break+ & expell+ ! ,/one ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]4 ,9 :i* ,helmont posits 8 ,f\ndation1 %ew+ :]e su* a ,ludus may be f\nd1 & h[ by 8 ,alcahe/ x may be prep>$ into a ,m$ic9e s admirable1 z x becomes ! supream ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,/one4 ,z t\*+ ! ,ludus x self1 ,helmont sai? ( x1 t x may be copi\sly f\nd 9 ! ,scald %ores at ,antw]p1 & t x = ! mo/ "p consi/s ( a c]ta9 volatile ,macrocosmick ,ur9\s ,salt3 & ,i mak+ se>* into ! same1 h f\nd x j z he describ$4 ,likewise1 ,i also1 accord+ to 8 prescrib$ ,rule1 endeav\r$ to make su* an excell5t ,m$ic9e1 & !n f\nd ! ,liquor ( ! ,ludus to be su* z he affirms he himself made by 8 ,acahe/1 viz4 ?is way4 ,i took "o ,p\nd ( t ,ludus beat5 to ,p[d]1 & mix$ x ) "o ,p\nd ( our ,secret ,salmiack1 & !nce drew (f ! volatile ,humidity ) g5tle ,fire 9 a coat$ ,retort2 & !n augm5t+ ! ,fire until ! ,retort 0 v hot all ov]4 ,:5 all 0 cold1 ,i f\nd ! ,ludus ) ! m fix$ "p ( our ,salmiack melt$ toge!r into a yell[i% d>k col\r$ ,/one1 :i* 7accord+ to 8 ,doctr9e7 ,i laid 9 a moi/ ,cell> to be dissolv$1 & t ,/one 9 #bd h\rs 0 resolv$ into a gre5i% ,liquor1 & x _h a burn+ ,ta/e ^u ! ,tongue1 yet x is n loa?some to be tak5 into ! ,body1 ) ,w9e1 ,be]1 or o!r suitable ,vehicles ( ,wat]4 ,i my self also h giv5 ?is ,liquor to "s tr\bl$ ) ! ,/one1 :o by tak+ x 7 greatly eas$4 ,b t ! :ole ,/one %\ld by help ( t be resolv$ & ca/ out1 9 s %ort a space ( "t1 ,i h n yet f\nd4 ,h5ce "h x seems to me1 t ,helmont 7z did ,p>acelsus 9 ! ,prep>ation ( 8 ,elixir ,proprietatis1 & ! incr$ible ,v]tue !re(7 ha? extoll$ 8 ,rem$ies ) a too mu* elat$ ,/yle4 ,!y are assur$ly admirable ,m$icam5ts1 b t !y are able to effect s mu* 79 all m5 )\t di/9ction7 z are ascrib$ to !m1 ,i _c ass5t+ly witness1 al?\gh ,i 0 at great exp5ces1 & nor a little turmoil$ ab\t !m1 yet 9 ! mean :ile ,i f\nd out _m excell5t ?+s1 ! ,decl>ation ( all :i* w\ld be too t$i\s to be "h ins]t$4 ,b ,i mu/ ne$s1 9 ?is place1 ins]t "s few ( ^? _m ?+s ,i !n f\nd out4 ,if any "o apply to ! ,se$s or ,roots ( ^? ,h]bs1 :i* are commonly wont to be adm9i/r$1 = expell+ ,ur9e & ! ,/one1 7! ,se$s or ,roots be+ fir/ r$uc$ to ,p[d]7 a little ( our ,salmiacal ,wat]1 & dige/ x 9 g5tle heat ( ,balneo = #bd h\rs1 & aft]w>d di/il x1 a mo/ efficaci\s ,_s w asc5d2 :i* ,_s ,i h f\nd to be m excell5t 9 expell+ ! ,/one1 ?an ! ,ludus4 ,9 l mann] ^? insects1 :i* /rongly provoke ,ur9e & ! ,/one1 ,i h also dige/$ & di/ill$ ) our ,liquor ( ,sal ,armoniack1 & got a ,_s m /rongly expell+ ,ur9e1 ?an any ,_s prep>$ ( ,h]bs4 ,:]e=e ?is is to be w>ily us$1 & su* =cibly expell+ ?+s well obs]v$1 among :i* m =cible ?an all o!r are ! fat evilly smell+ black ,worms ( ,may1 & ,can?>ides4 ,aft] ! same mann]1 z we h taught to be "h done1 may also be in/itut$ an ,op]ation = extract+ 7by di/illation7 f all ,vegetable & ,animal ,subjects _! mo/ pot5t ,v]tues & pure/ ,ess5ces1 by our ,vitriolate ,alcalick ,wat]2 viz4 f ,aromaticks1 egregi\s ,cordials2 f ,woods & ,roots ( ,sudorifick ,h]bs1 fam\s ,diaphoreticks2 f soporif]\s ,simples1 admirable ,anod9es2 f purg+ ?+s mo/ excell5t ,ca?>ticks1 c4 ,b !re is no reason ,i %\ld long] insi/ on ^! ?+s ( less value1 s9ce e skilfull man c prep>e himself su* m$ic9al ,spirits z he ha? ne$ (4 ,"h he _c easily commit error1 s9ce = all ,h]bs1 ,se$s1 ,roots1 ,fl[]s1 & ,woods1 !re is b "o onely way ( prep>+ !m into mo/ efficaci\s ,ess5ces1 by our vitriolate ,alcaly4 ,b a bett] way ?an any o!r1 yet to be discov]$1 h[ by our ,ur9\s ,liquor1 yet m efficaci\s ,ess5ces may be extract$ f ,vegetables & ,animals1 is ?is3 ,we are n ignorant1 t ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* is = ! mo/ "p g5]ally us$ = ,extraction ( ,vegetables1 do? n suffici5tly extract !m1 nor c>ry upw>ds ) x self :at is extract$2 b p] se onely asc5ds1 & leaves ! ,extract 9 ! ,bottom ( ! ,vessel4 ,on ! contr>y1 our vitriolate ,_s ( ,ur9e 7mu* m %>p ?an ,_s ( ,w9e7 do? n onely p[]fully invade ,vegetables1 & attract to x self _! ,ess5ces1 b also 9 di/illation c>ries !m up ) x self1 :i* is impossible = ,_s ( ,w9e to d4 ,= al?\gh ! ,_s ( ,ur9e 7accord+ to ! ext]nal ,face7 do? z x 7 mortifie ! corrosive ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & *ange x into a volatile ,salt1 & ! ,oil ( ,vitriol coagulates ! subtile ,_s ( ,ur9e into a volatile ,salt1 insomu* z ( two unlike ,entities is made a middle ,salt2 yet bo? ^? unlike p>ts are n :olly *ang$ 9 _! =m] ,nature4 ,= ! ,acidity ( ,vitriol rema9s yet acid1 & ! ,ur9\sness ( ! ,ur9e ur9\s2 & bo? also by ! help ( ,art may aga9 be sep>at$ ea* f o!r1 s z ei!r ( !m may p]fectly recov] its own pri/9e qualities1 & no?+ ( !m be f\nd to be lo/4 ,z = example1 suppose ,x be requir$1 t ,i %\ld recov] my ,_s ( ,ur9e1 z pure & subtile z x :5 p\r$ on ! ,oil ( ,vitriol3 ,!n ,i add to our ,salmiack 7accord+ to j measure & weight7 onely s mu* ,lixivium z ( ! ,acidity is mortifi$1 & ! ,_s ( ,ur9e asc5ds subtilly pure aga91 & full z good z x 0 be=e its conjunction ) ! ,oil ( ,vitriol4 ,b ! ,oil ( ,vitriol is alt]$1 & by ! ,salt ( ,t>t> r$uc$ into a middle ,salt1 :i* also wants n its ,fruit ( ,utility 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry4 ,if y w\ld f ?is mixture recov] our ,acidity ) ! ,_s ( ,ur9e1 add to our ,salmiack a ,subject easily dissolvable2 mix & give a g5tle ,fire1 = !n ! ,acidity sets ^u t ,subject easie to be dissolv$1 & dissolves ! same1 & makes abundance ( its concomitant ,_s ( ,ur9e to asc5d1 :i* 9 its asc5t takes up ) x self ! pure/ ,ess5ce ( ! ,subject add$1 loos$ by ! ,acidity 9 ,solution1 & !nce=? may be us$ = ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry1 accord+ z ! ,subject 04 ,= ,example1 ,if ,i add r$ ,corals beat5 to ,p[d] to my ,alcahe/ick ,liquor1 ! ,acidity corrodes ^? ,corals )\t any delay1 & lets g ! ,_s ( ,ur9e1 :i* br+s ov] ! helm ) x self ! ,ess5ce ( ,corals4 ,b ! ,acidity1 :5 y please may by di/illation be sep>at$ f ! ,corals4 ,if to our ,liquor be add$ ,pe>ls1 ! ,_s c>ries ! v]tue ( !m upw>d ) x self4 ,& if y add ,/ones1 ,m9]als & ,metals1 ! ,_s ( ,ur9e do? likewise c>ry up ) x self ! ,ess5ces ( !m4 ,b ! ,acidity rema9s 9 ! bottom ) ! ,/one or ,metal1 & may aft]w>d div]sly be aga9 sep>at$ f ! ,/one or ,metal1 & appli$ to ?is or ano!r use4 ,hav+ already he>d h[ ! mo/ pure ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 by our secret ,sal ,armoniack are to be di/ill$ by asc5t1 let u n[ also see1 h[ ,metals & ,m9]als may be highly purg$ by ! same1 & r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]3 :i* fir/ matt] is no o!r ?an a mo/ subtil ,m]curial ,wat]1 9 :i* ! pure/ "p ( ! ,metal is lat5t 9 ! =m ( runn+ ,m]cury1 :i* ,m]cury is fit = prep>+ :atsoev] ,"w y w ( x1 ei!r ,sol or ,luna p>ticul>ly1 or a true ,univ]sal ,t9cture1 va/ly t++4 ,nature1 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>? did primordially g5]ate all ,metals ( su* a volatile ,m]cury4 ,= :5 ! ,a/rums1 ?r\gh ! ,air1 sem9ate _! metallick ,se$1 t ,se$ is f ! ,air introduc$ into ! ,e>?1 :]e t1 z matt] clean or unclean (f]s x self1 produce? ,metals ei!r pure or impure4 ,:]e=e ,philosoph]s rightly det]m9e ! ,root ( ,metals to be sit$ 9 ! ,air1 b _! /em & bran*es 9 ! ,e>?4 ,daily exp]i5ce tea*e? u to give cr$it to ?is1 z (t5 z 9 digg+ we come to ! deepe/ scituation ( ,metals1 great ,exp]im5ts ( ?is matt] discov] !mselves to u1 b because t\*+ ?is en\gh ha? be5 said already1 we =be> to proce$ fur!r 9 su* a ,disc\rse4 ,"h en\gh is said1 namely1 t we "k ! ,orig9al & beg9n+ ( all ,metals to be no o!r1 ?an an ,airy subtile ,_s1 9 :i* are recond$ ! ,sulphur & ,m]cury ( ,metals4 ,!re=e1 s9ce "h purpose is to give s great ,in=mation to e mo/ unskilfull man1 & z x 7 to put t 9 8 h&s1 :i* may be done by ! help ( our secret ,salmiack1 ,i ?9k n amiss op5ly to discov] c]ta9 ,examples ( ,processes1 ev9c+ ! p[] ( ! same4 ,:]e=e ,i "h (f] a ,possible ,way ( prep>+ a subtile ,m]curial ,wat] 7f :i* a runn+ ,m]cury1 call$ by ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 may by ! help ( ,art be rip5$ into a mo/ pot5t ,t9cture7 out ( all ,metals by ! b5efit ( our secret ,sal ,armoniack4 ,let ! ,se>*] ( ,art "k1 t ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,m]cury ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 is ( a div]se k9d4 ,b g5]ally1 a ,m]curial ,wat] may be prep>$ ( all ,metals1 yet ( "o m easily1 ?an ( ano!r4 ,recipe ! fil+s or rasp+s ( a ,metal1 z ,m>s1 ,jupit] or ,v5us1 "o ,p\nd1 ) :i* mix half a p\nd ( our dry ,salmiack4 ,if ^! be well mix$ & by ,retort di/ill$1 ! metal w be corrod$ by ! ,acidity1 & ! ,m]cury !re( be fre$ f its bonds1 or sep>at$ by ,di/illation1 because ! ,_s ( ,ur9e c>ries t up ) x self invisibly2 b :5 ! ,_s is extract$ f x1 x becomes visible1 z aft]w>d %all be taught4 ,if y pulv]ise ! ,reman5cy or ,residue ( ! ,metal1 & boil x ) ,wat]1 y w h ! ,vitriol ( t ,metal y us$1 viz4 ( ,m>s gre51 ( ,v5us blew1 ( ,jupit]1 ,saturn & ,luna1 :ite1 ( ,sol yell[4 ,! cause ( su* ,vitriol is ?is3 s9ce ! ,acidity ( our ,salmiack adh]es to ! ,metal1 x 9 "s sort dissolves t1 & 9 su* wise prep>es x1 z by ! help ( common ,wat]1 ! same may easily be dissolv$4 ,note3 ,if ! ,metal 7:i* %all rema9 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 aft] ! ,vitriol is extract$ f ! same by ! help ( ,wat]7 be mix$ ) fre% ,salmiack1 t w aga9 be conducible1 b n yield y s mu* ,m]cury z y got ! fir/ "t4 ,& if y make ! same trial a ?ird "t1 a little ,m]cury w asc5d1 b n s mu* z did ! second "t4 ,:i* cropp+ ( gold5 ,bran*es f ! %ad$ ,tree ,virgil excell5tly discov]$ :5 he said3 ,"o be+ pull$ (f1 ano!r succe$s1 if ! ,fates call !e1 o!rwise by no /r5g?1 nor any ,iron1 can/ ?\ pull (f t ,bran*4 ,( :i* cropp$ or pull$ (f ,bran*es1 ! fir/ is greate/1 & mo/ ri* ) ,gold2 ! second is less & m poor2 ! ?ird mu* less & mo/ poor4 ,!re=e x w be no pr(it to y to pluck (f m ?an "o ,bran*1 b x is bett] 9 proce$+ fur!r1 always to take new matt]4 ,out ( t ,vitriol 9 ano!r c]ta9 mann]1 ,m]cury may aga9 be extract$1 :i* ,m]cury w be f> m noble ?an ! fir/1 z %all be %ew$ m at l>ge "h foll[+4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 to ! ,lov]s ( ?is mo/ noble ,art1 ,i _c *oose b demon/rate a wond]full ?+1 :i* is ?is3 ,:5soev] y %all p\r ,_s ( ,jupit] 7prep>$ 9 ! above commemorat$ mann]1 & mo/ subtily rectifi$7 ^u ! ,_s ( ,m>s1 ! ,m]curys bo? ( ! ,m>s & ,jupit] w sudd5ly embrace ea* o!r1 & be connex$ 9 su* a bond ( ,love1 z leav+ ! ,wat]1 !y w conjunctively settle to ! bottom 9 ! =m ( v small gold5 ,atoms2 :i* ,atoms ( ,gold1 9 t mom5t 9 :i* !y are =m$ ( bo? ! ,m]curys1 y %all see conv]t$ into con/ant & fix$ ,gold4 ,:i* ,i take to be "o ( ! greate/ ,wond]s1 :i*ev] came to my h& 9 all my ,*ymical ,lab\rs4 ,if ,i _h tri$ ?is ,exp]im5t b once1 ,i might my self h d\bt$ ! tru? ( ! same4 ,inde$ ,i h f\nd out ! cause ( ?is swift fixation ( ,m]cury2 b ,i %\ld d v inconsid]ately to divulge ! same4 ,p>acelsus writes 9 8 ,heav5 ( ,philosoph]s1 t no melioration ( ,metals is to be expect$1 unless !y be fir/ spiritually mix$4 ,o!r ,philosoph]s likewise say1 ,metals are fir/ to be r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]1 t is1 into a subtile ,_s1 be=e !y c be nobilitat$ & bett]$3 :i* ,i "k to be cons5tane\s to v]ity1 accord+ to ! ,te/imony ( ! foll[+ ,example2 :i* is ano!r wond]full ,exp]im5t1 to be p]=m$ 7by ! ,_s ( ,jupit]7 ?us4 ,dissolve a little ,gold 9 common ,aqua ,regia1 into :i* ,solution p\r a little ( our m]curial ,wat]1 mix x by /irr+ or %ak+ ! ,vessel well3 !n ! ,m]cury ( ,jupit] 9 a magnetick way1 cont9ually attracts ! ,gold to x self f ! ,aqua ,regis1 & t+e? ! ,wat] ) a ,blood ,r$ ,col\r1 at l5g? ! ,gold1 ) ! ,m]cury ( ,jupit] conjunctively w be precipitat$ to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 9 ! =m ( a purple ,p[d]3 :i* be+ edulcorat$ & r$uc$ ) ,borax1 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,m]cury vani%e?1 b a little ( x w rema9 ) ! fix$ ,gold1 & r5d] t sn[ l & friable4 ,by :i* we may see 9 h[ great ,love ,gold answ]s to ,t94 ,yet ?is is n ! true way ( prep>+ any ?+ em95t1 & to purpose ( bo?4 ,!re=e1 if any "o expects a noble product f bo?1 he mu/ ) g5tle ,fire fix ?is purple ,gold1 t ! ,m]cury ( ,jupit] may n fume away1 b rema9 ) ! ,gold4 ,9 bo? ^! recit$ ,exp]im5ts to our sight is expos$ s swift a ,fixation ( ,m]cury1 z e man1 al?\gh b ( weak ,appreh5sion1 may easily see1 t ! ,transmutation ( ,metals is truly true1 & t ! same 7by ! help ( ! fix$ ,m]cury ( ,metals7 may be done by projection 9 a mom5t4 ,= ,m]cury fixe? ,m]cury1 be+ joyn$ 9 a j proportion4 ,!re=e if volatile ,m]cury c d t1 h[ mu* m w ! same1 :5 fix$ p]=m1 be+ t1 :i* be>s ab\t x self its own ,sulphur4 ,al?\gh ,i c\ld z well discov] o!r ways ( prep>+ a good ,m]curial ,wat] ( a ,metal1 by our secret ,sal ,armoniack1 yet ,i consid]1 su* a ,lib]ty ( publickly imp>t+ ?+s1 w\ld r be injuri\s1 ?an pr(itable2 because ,pe>ls w\ld be )\t di/9ction1 ca/ be=e e sordid ,sw9e4 ,b m ?an en\gh be+ already publi%$1 ,"t admoni%e? u to desi/1 especially because !re is an intire ,treatise ( ! ,m]curys ( ,metals writt5 & publi%$4 ,yet ,i mu/ confess1 t ?is ,m]cury1 prep>$ by ! help ( our ,salmiack1 is ( ano!r nature & prop]ty ?an ! o!r prep>$ 9 ano!r mann]4 ,!re is little else n[ rema9+1 unless1 to %ew ! way ( extract+ ,m]cury f ,m9]als1 by help ( our secret ,sal ,armoniack2 :i* ,m]cury is able to effect z mu* 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 z ! o!r extract$ out ( ,metals4 ,"h foll[s ,! ,process4 ,recipe ( ,antimony pulv]is$ "o ,p\nd1 ( our ,salmiack1 a ,p\nd1 ^! well mix$1 di/il by ,retort1 & our ,salmiack w all come (f1 & by ! ,alembick c>ries ) x self ! mo/ pure ,m]cury & ,sulphur ( ! ,antimony1 ( a ,black ,a% ,col\r1 :i* ,sublimate is nam$ ! ,head ( ! ,cr[4 ,= if y ca/ a little ( x into pure ,wat]1 ! ,salmiack w melt1 & ! ,m]cury & ,sulphur w rema9 9 ! ,vessel l a gray ,p[d]1 :i* if y dry1 & !n t\* x1 y w f9d x l to ?9 light ,fea!rs1 :5ce x acquires to x self ! ,"n ( ! ,cr[s ,head4 ,!re=e1 :5 y %all make x hot 9 a ,crucible1 x melts into a r$ ,/one1 :i* inde$ is no?+ conduc5t to our purpose4 ,yet if y w\ld !nce make some:at t is excell5t1 y mu/ obs]ve su* a ,process z ?is1 "h foll[+4 ,put y\r gray sublimate or ,cr[s ,head1 :i* did asc5d 7be+ fir/ r$uc$ to ,p[d]7 into a ,glass ,body1 & ^u x p\r s mu* ( my ,t>t>1 z %all be ne$full = mortify+ ! ,oil ( ,vitriol1 !n lute an ,head !reon1 fitt+ a ,receiv] !reto1 & subm9i/] ,fire 9 ,s&1 untill all ! ,humidity %all asc5d4 ,?is be+ done ! ,acidity rema9s ) ! ,salt ( ,t>t>1 & ! ,_s ( ,ur9e asc5ds alone1 c>ry+ upw>ds ) x self ! mo/ pure invisible ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 :i* aft]w>d by ! help ( ,sol or ,luna 7z above we taught ( ,m]cury7 becomes fix$ & visible4 ,b a v small quantity ( ,m]cury asc5ds1 :i* do? mu* displease ! unsatiable ,slaves ( ,av>ice2 because !y r take delight 9 imm5se ,masses ( ,gold1 equal 9 magnitude to ! ,head ( an ,ox4 ,yet no good man desires t1 b is cont5t ) t little1 :i* ,god is pleas$ to give him4 ,nev]!less1 if any "o w\ld h a great quantity ( t1 he may obta9 ! same4 ,= ! ,subjects1 :5ce x is extract$ are prep>able = no great *>ge1 be+ su*1 z en\gh ( !m may always be _h4 ,f "o ,p\nd ( ?is m]curial ,wat]1 sc>cely ?ree or f\r ,gra9s ( corporal ,m]cury w asc5d4 ,= ! greate/ "p ( x rema9s 9 ! bottom ) ! ,sulphur & ,salt1 :i* are fix$ ap>t1 z h]eaft] %all be taught4 ,b 9 t s little ,m]cury lies hid 9 ! m]curial ,wat]1 o!r ,philosoph]s also knew1 unanim\sly tea*+1 t ,avic5 is to be foll[$1 admoni%+ 79 a c]ta9 ,epi/le to 8 ,son ,aboali7 all t he _h ne$ ( #fj ,p\nd ( mo/ pure m]curial ,wat]4 ,= if ! :ole ,wat] 7 ,m]cury1 !re w\ld n ne$ h be5 s mu*4 ,philosoph]s call ?is n ,aqua ,vitis1 b ,aqua ,vit2 because ! ,m]cury 9 x is mo/ spaci\sly dissipat$1 z aft]w>d 7,god will+7 %all be disc\rs$ m at l>ge4 99 99 99 99 99 ,n[ return+ to our ,cr[s-head1 let u see :e!r x may be made :ite1 by a lotion ( a %>p ,lixivium4 ,if y take ! ,glass out ( ! ,s&1 aft] y h once ab/ract$ !nce ! ,m]curial ,wat]1 y w f9d y\r black ,cr[ turn$ into a :ite ,swan3 = 9 ! ,glass y w f9d a ,sn[-l ,salt1 :i* if y take out1 & put into ano!r r\nd ,glass1 or ,philosophick ,egg1 & set t into a ,fixatory ,furnace to be fix$1 ! :ite ,col\r 9 tw5ty f\rs h\rs waxe? yell[1 & a little aft] puts on a ,blood-l ,col\r4 ,yet x is n !n s well fix$1 z t x may be tak5 out1 b mu/ be suff]$ to /& = "s "t 9 burn+ ,coals2 yet ) ?is ,caution always1 t ! ,fire be no /rong]1 ?an by :i* ! ,r$ ,/one may be liquifi$1 & rema9 liquid 91 l ,oil4 ,= x w melt z easily z ,wax1 & nei!r ! ,m]cury1 nor ! ,sulphur1 nor ! ,salt evaporate2 :i* is t :i* affects ! m9d ) admiration4 ,i h made trial ( ?is 9 a ,glass ) a long neck /&+ out ( ! heat1 :]e ,i c\ld see n s mu* z "o ,gra9 to asc5d2 :5ce ,i conclude ! same ,op]ation may be done1 & su* ,fixation made 9 an op5 ,fire 9 a cov]$ ,crucible made ( good & fit ,e>? well burnt4 ,= ! ,salt ( ,t>t> unit$ ) ! ,acidity ( ,vitriol1 do? s embrace ! :ole ,m]cury & ,sulphur1 & z x 7 hold x conclud$ 9 x self1 t ! same is compell$ to abide 9 ! ,fire1 & p]mit x self to be rip5$4 ,?us ?is volatile ,salt to our ,m]cury is ! ,lut+ ( ,sapi5ce1 & ,seal ( ,h]mes1 ) :i* x is s b\nd1 z x is con/ra9$ to abide 9 ,fire untill 'tis fix$4 ,aft] x %all be fix$1 x may be us$ ) admirable pr(it 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry4 ,b y mu/ rightly make trial1 :e!r x be well fix$ or no1 ?us3 ,put an ,iron ,wy> into ! liquifi$ ,mass1 & ) t take up a small quantity = pro(4 ,wa% away ! ,salt f x1 & ca/ ! ,r$ ,p[d] ^u a ,silv] ,plate heat r$ hot3 if x fume n1 b ent]s & t+e? ! ,silv]1 n ) a black1 b ) a yell[ ,col\r1 !n ! ,m]cury1 ) its ,sulphur1 is fix$4 ,:osoev] ha? b once fix$ ?is ,/one1 ha? done a v great & pr(itable ,"w1 al?\gh he ha? sp5t _m ,weeks 9 prep>+ ! same4 ,= s soon z ! ,m]curial ,sulphur ( ,antimony %all be fix$1 "s ( x may pres5tly be appli$ to necess>y use1 & in/ead ( t z mu* volatile & immature ,m]cury add$2 !n ! fix$ ,m]cury will+ly admits into x self its ,bro!r n fix$1 t toge!r ) x self x may also become fix$4 ,!re=e z _m ,mon?s z ! fir/ ,fixation requir$ = its p]fection1 9 s _m ,weeks may ! second be absolv$4 ,also ! second ,fixation be+ compleat$1 ano!r "p ( ! ,m$ic9e may aga9 be tak5 out1 & o!r n fix$ ,m]cury aga9 be put 91 & s =w>ds to inf9ity1 or z long z ! ,arti/ %all ?9k fit4 ,al?\gh ?is fix$ ,t9cture ( ,antimony be an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 heal+ all curable ,diseases2 yet = ,metals x is onely a p>ticul> ,t9cture1 by help ( :i* y may inde$ conv]t ,silv]1 by graduat+1 & at times1 into ,gold2 b yet at "o "t y _c t+e ! :ole ,body4 ,= ,god ha? n end[$ x ) s great p[]1 yet he ha? lib]ally be/[$ t on x :i* is wor? :ile2 insomu* z we owe z great praises to ,god mo/ high = ! same1 z !y are oblig$ to r5d] to him1 :o are p>tak]s ( ! great ,/one ( ,philosoph]s4 ,z we h hi!rto taught ! way ( ,prep>+ a p>ticul> ,t9cture = ,metals1 & an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e = humane ,bodies ( despicable ,antimony2 s also may a ,t9cture be made ( ,auripigm5t1 immature ,m9]al ,electrum1 ,c9nab>9e ,sulphur1 & all o!r su* l1 by ! help ( our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,:]e=e1 by ?is "o onely ,process is suffici5tly expla9$1 h[ f o!r l ,subjects 7:]e ,sulphur & ,m]cury are conjoyn$7 su* a ,m$ic9e may also be prep>$4 ,:osoev] well und]/&s ?is way ( fix+ ,m]curies prescrib$ by me1 w f9d m ,secrets ?an he c ev] ?9k (1 imag9e or feign to himself4 ,= s9ce su* a ,fixation may be p]=m$ 9 op5 ,e>!n ,vessels1 y h n onely ?is conv5i5cy1 t z (t5 z y please y may take out "s ( x1 & make trial untill y come to a p]fect ,fixation2 b also y h ?is pr]ogative1 t y\r ,m]cury1 ) its ,sulphur1 is fix$ ) a flam+ ,fire1 :i* always imm$iately t\*e? our ,sulphur & ,m]cury1 & exalts ! same 9 its own cong5it$ ,t9cture1 :i* is :at a close ,fire _c d4 ,e ,fire1 by its own nature & prop]ty1 inf]s a ,t9cture 9 ,m9]al ,subjects1 especially :5 ! ,flame c imm$iately t\* ! ,subject nei!r clos$ nor op51 z above y he>d1 :]e we treat ( ,rubefy+ ! fix$ :ite ,sulphur4 ,we disc]n ! same 9 ,crucibles made ( :ite ,e>?1 & set "o )9 ano!r1 t ! outmo/1 :i* is expos$ to ! t\* ( ! ,flame becomes ,r$2 b ^? :i* /ood ) 9 x 7be+ free f ! contact ( ! same7 rema9 :ite4 ,also we are n ignorant1 t ^? :o make ,tobacco-,pipes1 7t !y may h !m purely :ite7 d burn !m 9 a l>ge ,pot1 t !y may n be t\*$ by ! ,flame1 & s be t+$ ) ,r$ness4 ,:5ce x is suffici5tly und]/ood1 t ev5 9 ,fire is a ,t9cture1 by :i* :ite ,bodies are t+$ ) ,r$ness4 ,h5ce ,i1 n )\t reason1 say3 ,he is n ill advis$ :o rip5s 8 ,t9ctures "u a c]ta9 ,cov]+ 9 op5 ,vessels1 because !y t way are n onely soon] fix$1 b also exalt$ 9 _! ,col\r2 yet ) ?is ,rule always obs]v$1 viz4 ,t ! ,t9ctures be always seal$ ) ,h]mes ,seal1 or ,philosophically surr\nd$ or lut$ ) ! ,lut+ ( ,sapi5ce4 ,:]e note1 t ! ,lut+ ( ,sapi5ce1 ( :i* ,i "h treat1 is n to be us$ = fix+ all ,subjects1 & pres]v+ !m f flight1 b x is an emolum5t & help to ^? ,subjects onely1 :i* are z well ,sulphure\s z ,m]curial1 & delight 9 ! ,communion ( con/r++ !mselves by ^! ,salts1 & )\t dep>ture con/antly rema9 ) !m 9 ,fire1 & pres]ve !m also f fly+ away4 ,t by su* a way1 viz4 by ! b5efit ( ,h]mes ,seal1 ,m9]al ,sulphurs may be fix$ into ,t9ctures1 anci5t ,philosoph]s closely conceal$ z a pr9cipal ,arcanum1 & sc>cely any ( !m ha? ev] made m5tion ( an ,artificial ,fire1 except t v anci5t ,philosoph] ,artephius1 :o mo/ excell5tly speaks mu* aft] ?is mann]3 ,our ,fire dissolves all ?+s1 p5etrates all ?+s1 de/roys all ?+s1 p>ticipates ( ,sulphur1 is equal1 cont9ual2 yields no smoak1 unless x be excit$1 = ,matt] x is tak5 f else:]e1 c4 ,n[ accurately m9d1 :e!r "h is n notifi$ su* a ,fire z ,i speak (4 ,pontanus 9 8 ,epi/le sai?1 he travell$ almo/ all ! ,_w ov]1 t he might f9d "s true ,philosoph]1 ( :om by ,conv]se he might be taught some:at ( ! ,secret ( ,secrets3 & t he met ) "s ,philosoph]s1 b !y 7 onely errone\s ,vagabonds & great ,impo/ors2 also t at l5g? 7aft] he _h err$ an hundr$ times1 al?\gh he wr\ght 9 & ) a true ,matt]7 he p]us$ ,artephius1 & out ( t ,book le>n$ ! ,secret ,fire2 :i* if he _h n done1 he _h rema9$ p]petually ignorant4 ,f all :i* x is suffici5tly cle>1 h[ mu* x conc]ns an ,arti/ to h k ( ! ,secret ,fire1 ,lut+ ( ,sapi5ce1 or ,h]mes ,seal4 ,our ,fire is inde$ insigniz$ ) ?ree ,names1 yet x is no o!r ?an "o ,be+1 viz4 ,oil ( ,vitriol1 by ! fix$ ,sulphur ( ,t>t>1 coagulat$ into ! =m ( a ,/one4 99 99 99 99 99 ,b :y ,i "h s cle>ly describe an ,arcanum ( s great ,magnific5ce1 & also publi% ! same1 ,i h sev]al weighty ,reasons4 ,yet1 9 ! mean :ile1 ,i am n at all solicit\s or c>efull !reab\t1 = fe> x %\ld become too common1 because ( an hundr$ ,read]s t read & p]use ! same1 sc>ce "o ( !m hat+ lab\r w give cr$it to ! ,prescripts !re(2 & "s o!rs 7:o lov+ lab\r w\ld cr$it :at is "h writt57 yet p]haps w want ! acut5ess ( a ,philosophick ,+5y1 by ! dext]ity ( :i* to in/itute & absolve su* a fixation4 ,:]e=e ,i rejoyc+ 9 t1 d confid5tly & securely acquiesce1 t ! ,art w n s easily be r5dr$ famili> to e ,son ( ! ,e>? promiscu\sly )\t di/9ction2 b ,art w /ill be & rema9 ,art4 ,"s ye>s ago ,i did demon/rate to ! sight ( "s ( my intimate ,fri5ds ! way pf ,prep>+ ! ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 & comm5d$ to !m ! ,fixation ( ! same by our ,secret ,fire2 b !y unto ?is v day h nev] set _! h& to ! ,"w to elaborate x2 & t p]haps because x seem$ to !m to be too vile a ?+1 & n su* z 0 likely ( t x c\ld be prep>$1 a ,m$ic9e ( s great ,excell5cy4 ,"h 9 ?is ,treatise ,i h taught ! way ( ,prep>+1 by ! help ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 a p>ticul> & fam\s ,salmiack1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 f ,metals & ,m9]als may be prep>$1 n onely an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e heal+ all ! ,diseases ( ,mortals1 b also a p>ticul> ,t9cture = meliorat+ imp]fect ,metals4 ,i h inde$ spok5 _m ?+s1 b n all z yet2 because ,i !re _h no o!r int5tion1 b onely to discov] our ,secret ,salmiack4 ,if ,i w\ld proce$ f>!r1 ,i c\ld c]ta9ly say1 t 9 ! mo/ despicable ,ur9e ( ,m5 a mo/ preti\s ,treasure lyes hid1 al?\gh ! greate/ "p ( ! ,possessors ( x "k no?+ ( ! same2 because ,god1 by reason ( _! ,s9s1 w n imp>t ?is ,secret to !m4 ,9 ! ,ur9e ( e ,man is lat5t a c]ta9 liv+ ,metallick ,m]cury1 :i* may !nce mo/ easily be extract$ by ! help ( a c]ta9 pure ,metallick ,body1 or by ! ,assi/ance ( ,art be prep>$ into a ,t9cture1 or ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 accord+ z we above taught1 :]e we treat$ ( ,m]cury4 ,:]e=e writ+1 ,i write & w write1 t no ,man 9 v de$ c call himself poor1 because ,god ha? conf]r$ on e ,man f 8 fir/ ,nativity s great a ,gift1 z be+ br\ght =? into ! ,light ( ?is ,_w1 he may h suffici5t :]e) to live1 provid$ he und]/&s1 & is able to p]=m :at are to be p]=m$4 ,philosoph]s affirm1 t ,adam & ,eve br\ght _! ,/one ) !m out ( ,p>adise4 ,b to u x is suffici5tly manife/1 t !y 7 ca/ out nak$1 )\t all help & com=t4 ,!re=e y inf] !y bore su* a ,treasure 9 _! ,bodies1 z is se5 by t ( ,mori5us1 :o be+ ask$ by ,k+ ,calid1 ,9 :at ,subject t fam\s ,/one ( ,philosoph]s lay hid8 ,answ]$2 ,9 !e1 ,o ,k+1 x is hidd54 ,& f>!r1 s soon z he _h prep>$ ! ,m$ic9e1 he writ ab\t ! ,vessel 9 :i* x 02 ,he t c>ries all ?+s ) him1 ne$s n ! help ( ano!r3 ,signify+1 t he ne$$ n ! help ( any ,k+1 because he _h all ?+s 9 himself4 ,hav+ done ?is1 he return$ to 8 ,h]mitage1 & !re bless$ly pass$ ! residue ( 8 ,life 9 ! /udy ( ,temp]ance1 ,pray] & ,fa/+1 always glorify+ ! ,"n ( ,god4 ,= if ,mori5us _h n kn[n t he _h ab\t him an ine/imable ,treasure1 )\t d\bt he w\ld n h left ! ,k+ s secretly1 b p]haps h wait$ 9 hope ( "s ,magnific5t ,ent]ta9m5t3 yet he ?ir/$ n aft] ?is1 b go+ away acquiesc$ 9 t onely1 :i* conta9$ 9 himself1 ,god _h long be=e conf]r$ on him :5 he entr$ ?is ,_w4 ,x is suffici5t = me t ,i h n buri$ my five ,tal5ts 7l5t me by ,god7 9 ! ,e>?1 b h re/or$ !m to my ,"l1 & h also s improv$ ! same1 z ,i h ga9$ o!r five ,tal5ts4 99 99 99 99 99 ,be=e ,i conclude1 ,i am will+ to say ?is3 ,i h inde$ receiv$ ( ,god o!r five ,tal5ts also1 b z yet h n ga9$ five o!r ,tal5ts by ! ,usury ( !m2 & t n because ,i fe> ! sev]ity ( my ,ma/]s ,law aga9/ 8 idle ,s]vants2 b ,i fe>+ ,evil f ,m51 dur/ n make any ,improvem5t !re(1 because ,i suspect t !nce a great & incurable abuse w\ld be spread f> & nigh among ! great numb] ( wick$ ,m54 ,nev]!less1 ,i n[ purpose to proce$ 9 !m1 & t = c]ta9 ,causes2 & 7) ! assi/ance ( ,god7 z soon z ,i c to publi% ! ,magnalia ( ! ,almighty4 ,accord+ly ,i hope ?is w prove a great com=t & pres5t help to ! :ole ,*ri/ian ,common-weal? aga9/ ! ,turk1 ! h]$it>y ,enemy ( ! ,*ri/ian ,"n1 vid4 ,prosp]4 ,g]m4 p4 #e4 ,b ! summe ( ?+s to be communicat$1 *iefly consi/s 9 t1 :i* c]ta9 artificial ,inv5tions discov] to me1 by help ( :i* _m wond]full ?+s may be p]=m$2 & 7if ,god s please7 all ! ,ne/s ( ^? ,tyrannical ,hag>5s be laid wa/e1 & s ! ,*ri/ian ,p be fully & pla9ly fre$ f _! intoll]able s]vitude4 ,= if x %all be pleas+ & gratefull to ! mo/ wise ,god1 t su* noble ,inv5tions1 hi!rto unkn[n1 may be divulg$ & put 9 practice2 he alone ha? p[] ( procur+ occasions & means = mak+ !m publick3 b if x displease 8 glori\s ,wis$om1 9 8 ,"n ! ,art %all be buri$ ) me1 or r be return$ to ,him1 z to ! ,f\nta9 ( ,f\nta9s1 f :5ce x fl[$ to me4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i c\ld n *use b leave to ,po/]ity1 = a ,remembrance ( my ,b5evol5ce1 some?+ wor? ! m9d+1 t\*+ su* unhe>d-(1 h]oick1 efficaci\s ,inv5tions4 ,b ^! are writt5 z 9 a ,p>5!sis1 & by ! way4 ,proce$+1 let u disc\rse a little f>!r ( despicable ,ur9e4 ,all ,m5 & ,bea/s live ( ! ,dungs ( ,animals2 also no ,corn1 ,w9e1 ,apples1 c4 w\ld be produc$1 if n dung$ ) ! ,dungs ( ,animals4 ,b "s "o may object & say1 ,wild ,h]bs1 ,trees1 ,%rubs & ,re$s are n dung$ ) ! ,dungs ( ,animals1 z ,v9ey>ds & ,corn-fields4 ,i answ]4 ,^? ,plants enjoy & h ano!r ,dung+1 viz4 ,cele/ial or ,ra9 wat]1 by ! b5efit ( :i* 9 ,autumn & ,w9t]1 ,bran*es & ,leaves fall+ (f f ! ,trees1 d putrefie1 & become ,dung2 :i* k9d ( ,dung+1 9 ! ,spr+ "t betakes x self to ! ,roots ( ,trees1 t a p5etrative ,dung+ & procuration ( increase may !re be made1 s9ce ! ,leaves are to be e/eem$ ! ,excrem5ts ( ,trees1 ) :i* !y are refre%$ & r5ew$4 ,:y !n may n ! ,excrem5ts ( ,man s]ve = ! ,r5ovation ( ,man also8 ,no ,man c d5y1 b t ! ,dungs ( _m ,animals h be5 us$ 9 ! ,gal5ical ,%ops ( ,apo!c>ies1 = ! ,composition ( v>i\s ,rem$ies1 & are us$ at ?is v day4 ,t 9 ,ur9e is incit$ a s+ul> com=t+ ,virtue1 !y be/ ( all c witness1 :o ,%ipwrackt 9 ! ,sea1 h liv$ = c]ta9 days )\t ,meat or ,dr9k1 & 9 ! mean :ile h su/a9$ _! life ) ! use ( ,ur9e onely4 ,also1 t ,ur9e is an egregi\s ,pres]vative aga9/ ! ,pe/il5ce1 ! ,ma/]s ( ,hospitals c witness ?is by all ,m5 lab\r+ ) ! ,pe/4 ,n[ if gross ,ur9e1 ) :i* s mu* impurity is mixt1 be ( s great efficacy1 :at may n its ,_s purifi$1 & its volatile ,salt effect1 especially1 if be=e ,di/illation1 ! fam\s ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables be artificially add$1 because su* ,virtues ( ,h]bs1 ,fl[]s & ,se$s1 ,woods1 c4 by ! help ( ! volatile ,salt ( ,ur9e1 are excit$ ?r\gh _! :ole ,body1 to ex]cise !re _! ,virtues efficaci\sly4 ,:osoev] kn[s h[ rightly to prep>e1 & duely to use ,_s ( ,ur9e1 may easily !nce get ample ,ri*es1 & reap no less pr(it 9 ,m$ic9e ?an 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,:]e=e ,i "h op5ly confess1 t 9 ?is little ,treatise ,i h posit$ c]ta9 ,processes1 :i* 7z to _! ext]nal face7 seem to be ( small mom5t1 yet to ,m5 skill$ 9 ! ,!ory & ,practice ( !m1 !y w f9d s ga9full a ,"w1 z no ,h&icrafts man :atsoev] c ga9 s mu* by 8 ,craft4 ,s mu* ga9 may be hop$ = f ,ur9e onely1 if rightly & kn[+ly h&l$ accord+ to ! ,spagyrick ,art4 ,because e "o ,man may ga9 n "o1 b sev]al ,imp]ials by t ,art3 ! ,processes ( :i* are div]se1 & t by ! onely help ( despicable ,ur9e4 ,h5ce are ^? frequ5t compla9ts ( ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 t _! ,matt] ( ! ,/one is ca/ away by ,fools among ,dung trod "u foot & contemn$1 :i* not)/&+ ought to be hon\r$ by e ,man4 ,i say1 by ,e ,man1 because f x ! ,philosoph] extracts 8 ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 & ! ,physician 8 p>ticul> ,rem$ies4 ,= ! ,*ymi/ transmutes vile ,metals into bett]1 & s consequ5tly e ,me*anick ,op]ator may expect "s ,fruit f ! same4 ,:]e=e ,ur9e is n to be despis$1 b to be tak5 into use2 insomu*1 z e drop ( x t is spilt %\ld be bewail$4 ,yet ,i prote/ ,i w\ld n discov] ?is1 b = ! sake ( ^? t h ,e>s to he>2 because o!r ,m5 naturally deaf to su* ?+s1 c reap no pr(it by ?is my ,doctr9e1 because ,hippocrates =bids to give ,m$ic9e to ^? t are pa/ hope4 ,:atsoev] are "h relat$ t\*+ ,ur9e1 may be said ( ! black %9+ ,soot ( ,*imnies1 ( ! ,hairs & ,horns ( ,animals1 ( ,egg-%ells1 & ! l1 & especially ( ! ,fces ( ,w9e1 :i* are ca/ away aft] ! ,_s is extract$4 ,b p]haps "s ,man may "h say1 ,our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack is too co/ly to be us$ = ! prescrib$ ,op]ation4 ,to him ,i answ]4 ,no ,man c ga9 some?+ = no?+4 ,b :osoev] is desir\s to reap "s ,em95t ,b5efit1 he mu/ fir/ s[ "s preti\s ?+4 ,inde$ ,i confess1 "o p\nd ( our ,salmiack 7if a ,man onely foll[ ! lit]al ,s5se1 or b>e lett] ( ! ,description7 w co/ sev]al ,imp]ials1 because = "o p\nd ( ,oil ( ,vitriol prep>$1 f\r or six p\nd ( ,_s ( ,ur9e are requir$ = coagulat+ ! ,oil ) ! same1 :i* not)/&+1 9 respect ( ^? fam\s ?+s :i* are acquir$ by ! b5efit ( x1 x is n to be judg$ co/ly4 ,if a ,man _c prep>e 8 ,_s ( ,ur9e1 & ,oil ( ,vitriol himself1 b mu/ buy !m ( ano!r1 he !n inde$ may compla9 ( ,de>ness4 ,b to "o p]fectly well skill$1 ! ,sal-,armoniack w co/ him little m ?an 8 manual ,lab\r1 insomu* z no ,man ha? any j cause to compla9 ( *>ges4 ,if ! div9e ,grace %all be pleas$ to prorogue my ,life a little long]1 ,i purpose to publi% great] ,arcanums4 ,!re=e let ,god d z he please?1 8 ,w is always be/1 & bett] ?an ! be/ ,wills ( all ,m54 ,am54 ,a ,coroll>y4 ,well-mean+ ,read]1 ,9 ?is small ,treatise ,i h 9 few words reveal$ great ,secrets1 su* z 7 kn[n to no ,man be=e me1 except ,p>acelsus1 :o v briefly speaks ( ! *ief ( !m4 ,& ,helmont1 t\*+ ! great ,virtues ( t1 ha? writ _m ?+s4 ,& s9ce my ,sal-,armoniack p]=ms ! same 9 all ,op]ations1 :i* ,helmont ascribes to 8 ,alcahe/1 ,i am able to ascribe some:at m to my ,sal-,armoniack1 ?an he ascrib$ to 8 ,alcahe/1 yea1 _m ?+s1 :i* may pr(itably be p]=m$ by ! b5efit !re(1 among :i* ! *ief is ?is1 viz4 t by help ( x all ,metals & ,m9]als may be r$uc$ to _! fir/ ,matt]1 t is1 into a ,spiritual ,m]cury1 :i* is ! highe/ ,magi/]y 9 ,*ymi/ry4 ,i1 9 ?is little ,book1 h onely prescrib$ a few ways ( prep>+ ,m$icam5ts1 & t 9 a ,laconick-,/yle1 became ,i writ ^! ?+s 9 my ,sick-b$4 ,inde$ ,i c\ld will+ly & gladly =be> ,writ+1 bo? n[ & h]et(ore2 = by all t ev] ,i writ1 ,i nev] ga9$ "o half-p5y4 ,b ,*ri/ian ,*>ity inflam$ me to consecrate ?is great ,arcanum1 & ! fruitfull use !re(1 7be=e ,i dye1 kn[+ 9 ! ,grave no?+ c be done7 & to publi% ! same = ! good ( ,mank9d rema9+ 9 ! ,e>?2 be+ full ( great ,hope1 !re w n want "s ,religi\s ,spagyri/s consci\s ( ,piety1 t w prove !mselves fai?full dispos]s ( ?is bequea!d ,gift1 & heal ! ,diseases ( ! ,poor gratis4 ,b if ! great troop ( ,malignant ,spirits presume to abuse ! ,practic]s ( ?is mo/ noble ,art1 !y may f9d ,nemesis ready swiftly to puni% !m4 ,e "o1 z he please?1 may prep>e mo/ pres5t ,m$icam5ts4 ,= all ,h]bs1 ! way is almo/ "o4 ,also 9 respect ( ,animals1 ,m9]als1 ,metals & ,/ones1 y w f9d b little diff]5ce4 ,e ,man may himself m pr(\ndly se>* into ! ,art4 ,= my own "p1 ,i am at pres5t s weak1 z ,/r5g? faile? me to proce$ f>!r 9 ?is disc\rse4 ,!re=e1 by e good ,man1 ,i %all be readily excus$1 because ,i h giv5 suffici5t occasion ( se>*+ into o!r high ,secrets4 ,if ?is my b5evol5t ,communication suffice n any ,man1 he may himself se>* f>!r else:]e4 ,= x is easi] to add to ?+s already f\nd out1 ?an to become ! fir/ ,au?\r ( new ,inv5tions4 ,i _h purpos$ 9 ?is little ,book to signifie ! mo/ fruitfull use ( my ,secret ,alcalisate ,_s ( ,w9e2 :i* is s great a ,secret1 z no ,man be=e me did ev] discov] to ! ,_w2 b my ,sickness ha? prev5t$ & h9dr$ ! do+ ( t4 ,if ,god prolong my ,life1 t may be done 9 ano!r small peculi> ,book4 ,truly1 ,i highly prize my secret ,sal-,armoniack1 yet ,i m e/eem ! use ( my ,_s ( ,w9e ,alkalizate2 t be+ a ,_s ( s great pot5cy1 z f all ,m9]als1 ,metals & ,/ones1 x extracts a mo/ pure ,t9cture1 & by ,alembeck br+s ! same ov] ! ,helm ) x self4 ,:at %all ,i say8 ,ev5 fix$ ,gold x self _c resi/ x1 b suff]s x self )\t a ,corrosive 7l sweet ,wat] col\r$ yell[ ) ,saffron7 to be drawn upw>ds4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is ,alkalizate ,_s ( ,w9e is an admirable ,in/rum5t = a ,physician1 ( x to prep>e efficaci\s 7yea incomp>able7 ,m$icam5ts2 & he may easily acquire abundance ( x1 & t = no m *>ges1 ?an aft] ! common mann] any o!r common ,_s is prep>$4 ,he t seeks %all f9d4 ,:]e=e rise f y\r s(t ,pill[s1 & ) smutt$ ,h&s t\* black ,coals1 & accurately give he$ to ! in/itutions ( ,art4 ,= ) ,idl5ess1 ,eat+1 ,dr9k+1 & play+ on ,musick1 y %all nev] approa* to great ,my/]ies4 ,i w\ld h y always ?9k ( ?is t is n[ once spok54 ,x is inde$ impossible = a mo/ unskilfull ,man to believe or compreh5d1 h[ great ?+s may be prep>$ by help ( ?is burn+ ,_s4 ,ab\t ! end ( ! ,preface ( ?is ,treatise1 ,i m5tion$ "s few ?+s t\*+ ! same2 viz4 t ( good burn+ ,_s1 ) little lab\r & no great co/1 9 a v easie way a true univ]sal ,m$ic9e = humane & metallick ,bodies might be made4 ,?is ,i w\ld h no ,man to d\bt (1 b to acc\nt ( z mo/ true4 ,= ,i n[ ready to be laid 9 my ,grave1 h great ne$ to be v c>efull h[ ,i divulge any ?+1 unless su* pure v]ity z exp]i5ce ha? taught me4 ,if ! mo/ wise ,god w prolong my ,life untill ! next ,summ]1 & enable me to write out ( ,b$1 my purpose is to publi% "s o!r new wond]full ,works2 b if 9 ! mean :ile ,i be tak5 away f ! numb] ( ! liv+1 !n 7c&id ,read]7 k9dly accept ( ^! few ?+s "h writt54 ,?is be+ ?us imp>t$ to all dilig5t ,*ymical ,op]ators 7:om ,i "h salute & bid f>ewell7 ,i wi% a ,div9e ,b5$iction 9 ?is ,life1 & ,et]nal ,glorification h]eaft]4 ,am54 ,glory to ,,god onely4 ,! ,end ( ! ,sev5? ,"p4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,9 :i* is conta9$1 h[ _m1 yet great]1 ,secrets may be prep>$ by ! ,alcahe/1 or ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 ?an ^? :i* are m5tion$ 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 viz4 h[ ,vulg> ,m]cury may be firmly fix$1 & r5dr$ totally con/ant 9 ,fire1 )9 ! space ( ?ree ,days4 ,also an ,explanation1 h[ by ! b5efit ( x may easily be acquir$ ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 z ! highe/ ,m$ic9e ( ! ,_w4 ,likewise1 t ! ,secret ,fire ( ! ,wise1 o!rwise call$ ! ,fire ( ,artephius is ! supreme ,secret ( ,secrets3 ,toge!r ) a ,revelation ( o!r admirable ,secrets1 ( :i* ! ,au?\r hi!rto ha? made no m5tion to any ,man4 ,to ! ,well-mean+ ,,read]4 ,i c\ld n =be> to signifie to ! ,lov] ( div9e & admirable ,works1 ! ,reason ( my =m] omission or sil5ce2 namely1 :y 9 a little ,treatise ( m9e lately publi%$ 7:i* is intitul$ ,! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa7 9 :i* ,i treat ( my ,secret ,sal-,armoniack or ,liquor ,alcahe/1 ,i s sudd5ly broke (f ! ,?read ( my ,writ+ begun1 be=e ,i _h any ?+ l>gely disc\rs$ ( ! em95tly excell5t ,v]tues !re(1 :i* x manife/s n onely 9 ,m$ic9e1 b also 9 ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,!re=e1 ! ,reason ( my abrupt ,cessation 0 z foll[s4 ,be=e ,i _h compleatly f9i%$ ! a=e-m5tion$ small ,treatise1 ,i 0 assault$ ) a griev\s ,disease1 :i* incr$ibly prevail$ m & m daily1 insomu* z ,i totally despair$ ( recov]+ my ,heal?1 & !re=e ?\ght x necess>y1 t :atsoev] 0 !n writt5 7h[ imp]fectly soev]7 %\ld = ! sake ( ! ,poor & ,diseas$ be committ$ to ! ,press4 ,b s soon z by ! m]cy ( ,god1 ,i 0 9 "s small measure recov]$1 ,i p]us$ t little ,book1 & pres5tly disc]n$1 t ! mo/ p[]full faculties & virtues :i* t laudable ,liquor is able to ex]cise & manife/ bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry1 7 sc>cely 9 any-wise treat$ (1 b almo/ :olly omitt$ 9 ! same ,book4 ,h5ce _m conceit$ ,m5 p]swade !mselves1 t my ,secret ,sal-,armoniack _c be ( s great ,en]gy or ,virtue1 z ,helmont ascribes to 8 ,liquor ,alcahe/2 especially because ,he1 9 ! ,coagulation ( ,m]cury1 sai?1 t ! same 7:5 8 ,liquor ,alcahe/ ha? be5 b once ab/ract$ f x7 is s fix$1 z a p\nd ( x be+ tri$ by ,cupell1 leaves beh9d1 aft] ,trial1 f\rte5 ,lotones ( good ,silv]2 :i* inde$ is n to be e/eem$ a vile ,exp]im5t1 viz4 t by s v little ,lab\r 7z is "o onely ab/raction ( ! ,alcahe/1 :i* may be done 9 a few h\rs7 su* a volatile1 & t ! sole ,delud] ( all ,al*ymi/s %\ld be transmut$ & nobilitat$ into a fix$ ,metal1 tractable & p]sev]+ly su/a9+ e ,exam5 ( ,fire2 & t by m$iation ( su* a sub/ance1 z ! ,liquor ,alcahe/1 :i* p] se is no o!r ?an a volatile ,salt4 ,nev]!less1 x is f\nd1 t ! same may be done1 & t n onely common ,m]cury1 by our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack 7:i* o!rwise r5dre? all fix$ ,metals volatile1 & sep>ates ! mo/ pure ,s\ls or ,t9ctures ( !m f _! gross ,bodies1 & c>ries ! same ov] ! ,helm ) x self7 is transmut$ into ,silv]2 b also ! same is endu$ ) a ,faculty ( transmut+ o!r imp]fect ,metals into good & con/ant ,gold4 ,! ,tru? ( :i* ,ass]tion ,i h n ga!r$ out ( ! ,writ+s ( o!r ,au?\rs1 b h le>n$ ! same by ! cont9ual ,indu/ry & ,exp]i5ce ( my prop] ,inquisition2 & !re=e am able s mu* ! m confid5tly to ass]t some:at my self1 t\*+ ! same1 to e +5i\s ,man4 ,b t y may "k ! ,reason :y ,volatile ,m]cury1 by my ,secret ,sal-,armoniack also volatile1 is r5dr$ fix$ & con/ant 9 ,fire2 y are to und]/&1 t ?is onely is effect$ by ! cleans+ p[] & virtue ( our ,salmiack3 = 9 ,vulg> ,m]cury is some:at +5it$ by ,nature1 :i* makes ! :ole ,body ( x volatile4 ,n[ if any "o do? well und]/& h[ to sep>ate t !refrom by an ,artificial cleans+1 ! fly+ ,m]cury no long] rema9s volatile1 b assumes to x self an h>d fix$1 tractable & ,metallick ,body2 9 :i* k9d ( ,purification to be made1 our ,salmiack p]=ms ! (fice ( a ,ma/]4 ,:5ce happ5s su* a spe$y fixation ( ,m]cury2 t\*+ :i* we1 9 ! foll[+ ,praxis1 %all m amply treat & demon/rate ! same1 viz4 t s swift a ,coagulation ( volatile ,m]cury into ,gold & ,silv] con/ant & abid+ 9 ,fire1 is n to be acc\nt$ a vile "w ( small value1 b to be e/eem$ z "o ( ! pr9cipal ,arcanums ( ,nature4 ,?is ne$s no pro(1 because by ! s5t5ce ( all exp]i5c$ ,m5 x is long s9ce notori\sly kn[n1 t ?is noxi\s ,delud] ,m]cury1 by its volatility1 ha? depriv$ "s ?\s&s ( unw>y ,al*ymi/s1 n onely ( _! ,gold & ,silv]1 b also ( _! ,h\ses1 ,l&s1 ,t[ns1 ,v9ey>ds1 ,fields1 ,mead[s1 ,g>d5s1 & all _! o!r ,goods1 c>ry+ ! same ) x self up ! ,*imney1 & leav+ !m no?+ b an heap ( brok5 ,pots1 ,cucurbits1 ,glasses1 ,soot1 ,du/ & ,a%es1 in/ead ( ! weal?y ,spoils & ri* ,rew>d !y ?ir/$ aft] ) va9 hope4 ,b z he ha? evilly intreat$ ! unskilfull & unw>y ,slaves & ,drudges ( ,*ymi/ry1 s he ha? dealt well ) exp]i5c$ & w>y ,philosoph]s1 :o 7aft] !y _h obs]v$ 8 ,incon/ancy1 & le>n$ to am5d ! same7 7 su* z he 0 con/ra9$ to obey1 insomu* z !y c\ld subdue1 b9d & fix him4 ,?is is no ,fiction or fabul\s ,tale1 b a ,tru? :i* may be prov$ by _m hundr$ true ,hi/ories1 decl>+1 t 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! ,_w h liv$ ^? :o 7 able to fix ,m]cury into a con/ant p]man5cy4 ,( ! m ample ,use ( our ,salmiack4 ,hav+ 9 ! prec$5t ,treatise omitt$ ! be/ & mo/ wor?y use ( our ,salmiack1 7viz4 t by ! b5efit ( x ,m]cury might be s purifi$1 z to be v easily fix$ into a ,r$ ,body fixt & con/ant 9 ,fire7 ,i 0 incit$ & mov$ !reby to commit ?is ,app5dix to ! ,press2 especially because 9 do+ ! same1 ,i c\ld also ^u e opportune occasion notifie sev]al o!r pr(itable ,secrets1 :i* may be p]fect$ by help ( t2 z "h foll[+ y %all p]ceive1 !y be+ ins]t$ "o aft] ano!r4 ,!re=e incl9e y\r ,e> to he> :at admirable ,effects our ,salmiack is able to manife/ bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,fir/1 ,our ,secret ,salmiack n onely purifies ,metals1 & sep>ates ! pure "p f ! unpr(itable gross ,bodies ( !m1 b ! ,volatile p>ts x c>ries upw>d ) x self2 & aft]w>d suff]s x self to be aga9 fix$ ) !m into fix$ ,t9ctures1 z already 9 ! prec$5t ,sev5? ,"p ( our ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 we h v suffici5tly prov$1 z well z 9 our ,treatise ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals2 b also x is endu$ ) a p[] ( c>ry+ ov] ! ,helm ! mo/ fix$ ,gold1 )\t any ,corrosive1 l to a yell[ sweet ,_s1 & ( conv]t+ ! same into true ,aurum ,potabile3 = su* ,aurum ,potabile1 )\t a ,corrosive adh]+ is f\nd to be1 n onely an efficaci\s1 sweet & fam\s ,m$ic9e = humane ,bodies1 b also a true ,t9cture = transmut+ imp]fect ,metals into bett]4 ,x is inde$ a v great ,"q h[ su* ,gold c be a ,t9cture = o!r m vile ,metals1 s9ce common ,gold 7accord+ to ! ,op9ion ( _m ,philosoph]s1 & ! exp]i5c$ tru? ( ! matt]7 p] se conta9s 9 x self no m ,t9cture ?an is suffici5t = x self1 & )\t prejudice to its own virtue or nobility is able to communicate no good to o!r ,metals4 ,nev]!less1 ,philosoph]s m acute1 n>r[ly sift+ ! matt]1 h f\nd t vulg> ,gold1 by ! assi/ance ( ,art1 may be de/roy$1 & its inside turn$ outw>d1 b its outside inw>d3 = su* de/ruction ,philosoph]s h call$ ,exaltation1 intimat+1 t ! ,exaltation or ,melioration ( ,gold mu/ be made 9 ! ,sign ,aries2 to :i* ass]tion ,i c\ld nev] ass5t1 b always believ$ & urg$ ! contr>y1 inveigh+ e>ne/ly aga9/ ,toletanus1 :o writ ,animadv]sions ^u t good ,philosoph] ( anci5t ,repute ,bracescus1 z if he _h be5 a dull & ob/9ate ,man1 tea*+ 9 8 ,treatise ( ! ,tree ( ,life1 t ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e might be prep>$ ( vulg> ,m>s2 = x n a little tr\bl$ me 7aft] by a previ\s & cont9u$ /udy ( read+ & p]us+ ! be/ ,au?\rs1 ,i at l5g? by ! ,grace ( ,god1 9 my se>* f\nd & le>n$ ! way ( mak+ su* a ,t9cture & ,m$ic9e7 t ! said ,toletanus did s unh&somely height5 8 ,/yle aga9/ ! laudable ,bracescus1 & contemn$ ! fam\s ,indu/ry ( t man1 insomu* z ,i h1 9 "s ( my ,writ+s 7al?\gh ) a c]ta9 ,zeal1 :i* ,i +5i\sly confess 0 unseasonable7 *a/iz$ ?is ,zoilus1 because he ) an imp]t95t ,presumption did s ra%ly & arrogantly attempt to oppose & contradict t1 :i* he himself _h n suffici5t ,exp]i5ce (4 ,b x happ5$1 t aft]w>d su* an ,exaltation ( ,gold fell into my h& unexpect$ly4 ,:5ce1 see+ su* an ,exaltation ( ,gold to be true1 ,i rep5t$ my own folly4 ,:]e=e n[ ,i op5ly confess1 t by ! help ( our secret ,salmiack ,i h v (t5 elaborat$ su* an ,exaltation ( ,gold 9 ! m9]al ,aries2 al?\gh 9 a v small ,quantity1 f9d+ t to be suffici5tly imbib$ ) ! ,col\r ( ,gold1 :5soev] onely two or ?ree ,gra9s ( su* exalt$ ,gold 7 mix$ ) a :ole ,p\nd ( common ,wat]4 ,b 9 metallick ,transmutation1 dur+ ^! days ( my indispos$ness1 ,i c\ld nev] yet try any ?+ fur!r4 ,if ! mo/ wise ,god1 %all be pleas$ to re/ore & raise me out ( my sick ,b$ 7z ,i hope ?is next ,summ] he w7 ,i w n omit to try :at ! a=esaid exalt$ ,gold is able to effect 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i am p]swad$1 t x w prove an amply pot5t ,t9cture = ,m]cury & ,luna1 & !nce ,i div9e because two or ?ree ,gra9s ( su* exalt$ ,gold d t+e a :ole ,p\nd ( ,wat] ) a gold5 ,col\r t ! same mu/ be done ) ,m]cury & ,luna4 ,!re=e no man ha? cause fur!r to d\bt1 t common ,gold1 by ! help ( our ,salmiack 9 ,aries1 may be r$uc$ into "s "o true & fix$ ,t9cture2 z "h foll[+ 7,god will+7 %all be %ew$ m at l>ge4 ,( ! m l>gely fruitfull use ( our ,sal ,armoniack 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,my ,preface to ! sev5? ,book ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 m5tione? h[ ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e may be sep>at$ f any pure burn+ ,_s1 & p]=m ! ,(fice ( an univ]sal ,m$ic9e heal+ m5 & metals4 ,b s9ce 9 su* a mann] ( prep>+ ! ,m$ic9e z ,i !re prescrib$1 v little ,m]cury ( ,w9e w be gott51 n en\gh to satisfie ^?1 t desire m abundance1 because f "o ,p\nd ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 sc>cely ?ree1 f\r or five ,gra9s ( mo/ pure ,cle/ial ,salt are extract$2 :i* nev]!less is n to be e/eem$ s exce$+ small a quantity1 if any "o %all ) a m accurate se>* ( 8 m9d well weigh ! incr$ible m$ic9al ,v]tues !re(1 :i* x manife/s & ex]cise? aga9/ humane & metallick ,diseases2 insomu* z 79 ei!r ,faculty7 9 ! :ole nature ( ?+s y %all f9d no ,m$icam5t l unto x4 ,c]ta9ly x is a true ,cle/ial ,m$ic9e1 9 ! =m ( a c]ta9 :ite sweet ,salt1 = if "o onely ,gra9 ( x be tak5 into ! ,body ( a ,man diseas$1 he w !reby be notably com=t$ 9 all 8 ,memb]s1 & am5d & f9d himself bett] 9 a mom5t4 ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 t ,i h n long s9ce f\nd out ! ,prep>ation ( ! same 7dur+ ! long cont9uance ( my ,disease7 by v>i\s ,speculations2 & :5 by reason ( my ,sickness ,i c\ld n rise out ( my ,b$ to prep>e ?is noble ,m$ic9e my self1 ,i committ$ ! same to ! h&s ( my fai?full & tru/y ,fri5ds to be by !m prep>$1 b 9 a v small quantity3 ,= ,i caus$ n above two or ?ree ,p\nd ( ,_s ( ,w9e to be burn$1 & !nce c\ld n acquire mu* ,m]cury2 nev]!less ,i f\nd s mu* !re91 z suffici5tly to cont5t & satisfie my m9d z well 9 ,m$ic9e z 9 ,al*ymy2 believ+1 z ,i h above m5tion$1 t no ,m$ic9e m excell5t ?an ?is c be f\nd 9 ! :ole nature ( ?+s4 ,moreov]1 e "o may consid] ) himself1 h[ great ,salubrity su* a ,cle/ial ,m$ic9e may be/[ & conf] on ! sick ,bodies ( ,m51 z (t5 z he accurately weighs ) himself ! ,subject 7viz4 ,w9e7 ( :i* ?is ,m$ic9e is prep>$4 ,= x is kn[n ?r\gh all p>ts ( ! ,_w f> & nigh1 t "u ! ,sun is n giv5 a m excell5t ,cordial ,subject1 ?an good & pure ,w9e2 al?\gh t ab\nd ) _m inefficaci\s ,humidities1 & o!r ,t>t>\s ,fecul5cies1 :]eas on ! contr>y ! ,m]cury !re( is mo/ pure1 or a sweet ,cle/ial ,salt is extract$ f good ,_s ( ,w9e d$uc$ to ! highe/ purity4 ,b "s "o may say1 :at ,_s ( ,w9e8 ,if 9 t su* a noble ,m]cury be lat5t1 & ! same z x is 9 x self be giv5 = com=t+ ! ,sick1 :at ne$ is !re1 t x be+ k9dl$ %\ld be burnt2 & :y may n 7)\t t lab\r & *>ge7 its volatile ,salt be receiv$ 9 a ,refrig]atory8 ,9 answ] h]eunto let him "k1 t ,_s ( ,w9e is almo/ all a m]e ,sulphur1 & !re=e is easily inflam$ & dev\r$ ) ! ,flame1 z is common to e ,sulphur1 viz4 t s soon z x is set on ,fire1 x consumes x self1 & leaves beh9d x no o!r ?an ,a%es & a fix$ ,salt2 b ! ,m]cury :i* adh]$ to ! ,sulphur1 is dissipat$ 9 ! ,air ) ! ,flame1 unless x be tak5 9 a ,cold ,receptory1 9 :i* x may cool & cond5se x self4 ,inde$ we = c]ta9 "k1 t no "o ( all ! ?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als is totally pure1 b x always invisibly be>s ab\t x self "s small "p ( ! o!r two ,pr9ciples1 z may be/ ( all be se5 9 combu/ible ,entities1 su* are ,wood & o!r ,vegetables2 = !y be+ k9dl$ & set on fire1 ! ,sulphur is onely burnt1 b ! o!r two p>ts1 viz4 ! fix$ ,salt1 & ! volatile ,m]cury rema9 free f ,combu/ion4 ,z = ,example1 if y burn ,wood1 an ,h]b1 or any o!r k9d ( ,vegetable1 ! ,sulphur onely p]i%e?1 b ! ,m]cury adh]es to ! sides & walls ( ! ,*imny4 ,if y !nce sep>ate ! ,a%es & o!r ,fil?s1 :i* fly toge!r upw>ds1 y w obta9 a :ite volatile ,salt1 altoge!r l ! ,animal volatile ,salt ( ,ur9e1 except 9 ?is onely1 t ?is volatile ,salt sav\rs ( ,adu/ion4 ,! fix$ ,salt is extract$ out ( ! ,a%es by ,elixiviation ( common ,wat]4 ,moreov] ,animal ,entities be+ burnt1 viz4 ! ,bones ( any ,animals2 ! ,sulphur is onely burnt1 b ! volatile ,salt flies away1 & almo/ no fix$ ,salt rema9s 9 ! ,a%es4 ,la/ly1 common m9]al ,sulphur be+ burnt1 almo/ all ! ,sulphur vani%e? into ,air l a ,flame1 & toge!r ) ! ,flame an unburnable ,m]cury asc5ds1 9 =m ( an heavy ,corrosive ,oil1 :i* by ,*ymi/s is vulg>ly call$ ,oil ( ,sulphur1 & is receiv$ 9 ,glass ,campanes2 nev]!less t ,oil is by ,philosoph]s nam$ ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 because su* ,oil is easily transmut$ into a sweet ,fusile ,/one1 ( :i* my lately publi%$ ,treatise ( ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s makes "s m5tion4 ,f all :i* y may cle>ly ga!r1 t !re is no ,sulphur f\nd s pure1 b t x is impregnat$ ) "s small "p ( ,salt & ,m]cury2 also y c f9d no ,m]cury1 9 :i* is n incit$ "s "p ( ,salt & ,sulphur2 & 9 l mann] no ,salt1 to :i* a little ,sulphur & ,m]cury adh]es n4 ,:i* be+ ?us1 :y may !re n lat5tly be 9 ,_s ( ,w9e an incombu/ible ,salt & ,m]cury8 ,& z ,_s ( ,w9e duely rectifi$ accord+ to ! ,precepts ( ,art1 is f\nd to be ! pure/ ( all o!r ,sulphurs1 & endu$ ) no ,fecul5cies2 s also necess>ily1 :5 t ,sulphur is k9dl$ & burnt1 ) ! ,flame mu/ ne$s asc5d z x 7 an unburnable ,sub/ance1 :i* may be receiv$ 9 a ,refrig]atory = am5d+ humane & metallick ,bodies4 ,:osoev] _c compreh5d & believe ^!1 he truely & condignly may be call$ a ,blockhead1 al?\gh by 8 ,flatt]]s 7m5 v indiscrete7 he be acc\nt$ ev5 ! ,eigh? ( ! ,wise m51 or a second ,p>acelsus4 ,i purpos$ 9 my m9d to communicate ?is supream ,m$ic9e to "s c&id ,fri5ds1 t "s pres5t ,m$ic9e may !nce be made1 by ! salut>y help ( :i*1 ,i also 9 ?is my decl9+ ,age1 & 9 ! ,diuturnity ( my ,disease1 may be made p>tak] ( "s ,relief1 s9ce ,i my self n[ sick 9 ,b$1 am able to prep>e no?+4 ,inde$ ,i did =m]ly reveal ?is s v great ,my/]y to "s ( my old ,fri5ds1 & t to ! end t !y be+ s\nd & 9 heal? might lab\r !re91 & aft] _! ,"w 0 end$ 7:i* might be compleat$ 9 ,eight days7 communicate to me1 z an ,(f]+ ( ?anks1 "s small "p ( t ,m$ic9e1 t my old infirm ,body might be com=t$2 b _! int5t 0 f> o!rwise3 ,= ^! rude m5 w\ld n suff] me to p>ticipate ( "o ,gra9 ( ! ,m$ic9e reveal$1 nor ev] came )9 my ,doors s mu* z once1 aft] !y 7 fully & pla9ly in/ruct$ 9 ! ,art by me taught2 b pass$ by z if ,i _h be5 a man :olly unkn[n & nev] se5 by !m4 ,b ?is 0 to me a v j & truely des]v$ ,recomp5ce1 because ,i be+ too cr$ul\s1 did s vilely ca/ into ! ,mire ! mo/ noble ,pe>l ( all ,m$ic9e1 n consid]+ ! fai?full admonition ( ! supream ,ma/]3 ,bew>e ( ,m54 ,i mu/ ne$s confess t x is n a ,"w = covet\s m52 because su* ?ir/ aft] no?+ else1 b a great ,mass ( ,gold1 & ?9k ?is mo/ noble ,art to be no o!r ?an a rott5 ,?read4 ,9 l mann] ,i d also confess1 t common ,_s ( ,w9e gives =? f x self b a v small quantity ( su* ,cle/ial ,salt2 yet a great quantity ( ! same no man ha? ne$ (1 because ! p[] & efficacy !re( %ews x self f> & nigh4 ,if any "o be desir\s to acquire to himself a great] quantity ( ?is our ,cle/ial ,m]cury1 he may obta9 8 desire1 if he make use ( a good m$ic9al ,re/orative ,subject1 z ,sulphur or ,antimony fix$ to a ,r$ness1 also ,gold1 ,pe>ls1 r$ ,corals1 ca/ ,sk9s ( ,s]p5ts1 ,boletus or ,fungus ,c]v9us4 ,if ^! & ! l re/or+ or r5ovat+ ?+s be extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e & ! same ,w9e burnt3 because 9 do+ t1 ) ! ,flame w asc5d a mo/ pure m]curial ,salt1 :i* mu/ be receiv$ 9 a cold ,recipi5t4 ,9 l mann] all ,metals1 :5 !y are duely extract$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 d 9 burn+ give =? f !mselves a volatile m]curial ,salt1 :i* may pr(itably be adm9i/r$1 z well 9 ,m$ic9e z 9 ,*ymi/ry4 ,= ! ,salt ( ,saturn is a mo/ pres5t ,pe/il5tial ,rem$y2 ! ,salt ( ,v5us an efficaci\s ,v5]eal ,m$icam5t1 ! ,salt ( ,luna1 a mo/ excell5t ,cephalick1 ! ,salt ( ,gold a fam\s ,cordial1 & ! ,salt ( ,m>s an admirable ,/oma* ,rem$y1 & a true ,t9cture1 by ! help ( :i* vulg> ,m]cury & ,luna may be t+$ into ,gold4 ,b x _c pr(itably be adhibit$ 9 metallick ,lab\rs1 unless x be fir/ r$uc$ to a r$ ,fix$ness by ! b5efit ( common ,gold1 be+ su*1 z aft] ! fir/ ,prep>ation may be v easily fix$ & rubifi$2 al?\gh x all asc5ds 9 a :ite ,flame1 & ! ,prep>ation be f a r$ ,subject4 ,= x is fix$ & waxe? r$1 if any "o d f x b once ab/ract ! ,wat] ( ,saltab]is1 z ,p>acelsus calls x4 ,b if y ask :at ,p>acelsus 8 ,wat] ( ,saltab]is is1 x is n my purpose at ?is "t to publi% & divulge t k9d ( ,wat]4 ,helmont va/ly err$1 :5 he ?\ght x to be ! ,wat] ( ,:ites ( ,eggs1 :i* x is n1 b x is a ,wat] prep>able = a v small ,price1 z mu* z is suffici5t4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 no unskilfull ,man is able to believe1 ) h[ great a prop]ty ( purg+1 elevat+ & fix+ ! ,flame ( good ,_s ( ,w9e is endu$4 ,!re=e1 :osoev] is desir\s ( kn[+ ?is1 by putt+ 8 h& to ! ,"w let him make ,trial4 ,! ,flame ( ?is burn+ ,_s r5d]s all corrosive & bitt] metallick ,subjects sweet & pleasant2 !re=e ,lully rightly said3 ,! immature ,bitt]ness is to be dulcifi$1 t ! :ole ,magi/]y may be obta9$4 ,briefly ,i say1 by ! b5efit !re(1 s great good may be p]=m$ z is difficult to be believ$1 unless any "o be=e he sets ab\t ! ,"w ha? beheld ! ,ev5t4 ,9 :i* at pres5t we acquiesce1 yet out ( an abundance %ew+ ?is1 viz4 t1 :5soev] any man ha? a m9d to subtilize metallick ,subjects by a burn+ ,_s 7di/ill+ or sublim+ !m into sweet ,salts or ,t9ctures7 he is oblig$ by no necessity at all1 to use no o!r ?an ,_s ( ,w9e onely2 because a burn+ ,_s ( ,corn1 or extract$ out ( o!r ,vegetables1 w d ! same4 ,b :osoev] w\ld )\t ,metals acquire a ,sweet m$ic9al ,m]cury p] se1 he mu/ prep>e t ( ! ,_s ( sweet ,w9e2 because o!r ,vegetables af=d n s mu* m]curial ,salt z may be _h f ,w9e2 :i* is to be kept 9 m9d z a ?+ wor?y ( ,obs]vation4 ,?us h ,i "h cle>ly reveal$ z high a ,m$ic9e z ev] 0 or c be f\nd 9 ! ,nature ( ?+s2 :i* no "o ( ! ,philosoph]s be=e me did ev] presume to d4 ,inde$ ,alb]tus ,magnus1 & 8 ,disciple ,?omas ,aqu9as h writt5 ( x some:at m cle>ly ?an o!rs1 yet s1 z few ,read]s c foll[ ! m9d ( !m4 ,= !y d inde$ make m5tion ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 yet ! ,in/rum5t "u :i* x is to be burn$1 !y did n 9 any wise express1 or h9t at4 ,basilius taught t ! ,in/rum5t 0 to be made ( ,copp]2 yet ?is k9d ( ,in/rum5t is n e way conducible1 b !re is "s defect 9 x4 ,z = my self1 ,i long s\ght ) e>ne/ness1 be=e ,i c\ld f9d a fit ,in/rum5t1 9 :i* ,i might receive ?is ,cle/ial ,salt & ,m]cury4 ,let o!rs aft] me also make ! l se>*1 till !y f9d4 ,x is n my bus9ess at all times1 to ca/ all ?+s at ! ,feet ( ! unwor?y4 ,= ,i am =bid by ! ,fates1 hav+ already divulg$ m ?an en\gh4 ,b :osoev] is desir\s ( le>n+ m t\*+ ?is k9d ( lab\r1 let him p]use ,bracescus 9 8 ,treatise ( ! ,tree ( ,life1 t\*+ our m]curial ,wat]1 :]e he may f9d ?+s en\gh wor?y ( note to yield him cont5t4 ,avic5 inde$ writes also excell5tly1 b v briefly4 ,cosmopolita & ,neusem5tius h writ some:at m cle>ly 9 _! ,books1 yet ) s ,philosophick a ,"*1 z sc>cely "o among a ?\s& ,read]s %all !re f9d :at he seeks4 ,m at ?is "t t\*+ ?is x is n lawfull = me to disc\rse2 b ( o!r ?+s "h to be treat$ (1 let e "o comm5t & m$itate :at he ?9ks good4 ,( ! fur!r use ( our ,salmiack4 ,9 my lately publi%$ ,treatise ( ! ?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 ,i %ew$ h[ by ! help ( ,pros]p9a ! ,wife ( ,pluto1 a t++ ,oil ( a sangu9e\s ,col\r might be di/ill$ f ! ,vitriol ( ,m>s1 & !nce be coagulat$ into a sweet ,fusile ,/one1 by ! b5efit ( :i* great ?+s may be effect$ 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals & ,gems4 ,b :at is und]/ood by ,pros]p9a ,i consid]ately conceal$ f ! ,read]1 z well z ! ,coagulation ( ! r$ & :ite corrosive ,oil ( ,vitriol into a sweet ,/one1 because at t "t ,i purpos$ n to publi% any ?+ m !reab\t4 ,aft] t ,publication1 c]ta9 ,rivals ( our ,art came to me v e>ne/ly intreat+1 t ,i w\ld also reveal to !m ,pros]p9a & my ,coagulation ( ,vitriol3 ,^! m5 by _! p]swasive ,intreaties s s(tn$ my m9d1 z ,i 0 freely will+ to gratifie !m1 b ) ?is ,condition1 viz4 t s soon z !y _h elaborat$ ! :ole ,"w1 !y %\ld imp>t to me "s small ,portion ( t ,m$ic9e1 yet ?is promise ( a ?ankfull ackn[l$gm5t ha? n untill ?is day be5 fulfill$1 :]e=e ,i on ! o!r h& fe>+ t s great a ,secret 7viz4 h[ by ! help ( ,pros]p9a ! t++ ,oil ( ,vitriol ( a sangu9e\s ,col\r1 t++ ,luna into ,gold1 might aft]w>d be coagulat$ into a ,fusile ,/one7 %\ld be expos$ to publick view by ^?1 t 7 s ungratefull to me1 0 resolv$ ,i w\ld my self be ! ,publi%] ( s great an ,arcanum1 kn[+ always1 t ! ,ma/] is bett] able to disc\rse ( 8 own ,"w1 ?an ! ,disciple2 n 9 ! lea/ d\bt+1 b t by ?is ,revelation or way ( discov]y1 _m ,al*ymi/s1 r$uc$ almo/ to ! extream necessity ( ,irus1 & ready to p]i%1 w be able to recov] !mselves1 & obta9 _! pri/9e repute among m54 ,!re=e t\*+ ! ,discov]y ( ?is ,arcanum ?us take x4 ,by ,pros]p9a 9 ! a=e m5tion$ ,treatise is und]/ood ! corrosive ,oil ( ,antimony1 or 9 defect ( t ,butt] ( ,antimony1 :i* 7:5 add$ to ,vitriol ( ,m>s 9 l ,proportion1 & di/ill$ by ,retort7 c>ries ov] ) x self ! ,gold ( ,philosoph]s or ,t9cture ( ,m>s1 9 =m ( a ?ick ,oil ( a sangu9e ,r$ness2 :i* r$ ,oil1 :5 coagulat$ into a sweet ,fusile ,/one1 w be v available 9 ! ,em5dation ( ,metals1 especially 9 t++ ,luna into good ,gold1 z a little aft] y %all he>4 ,^! are briefly spok5 t\*+ ! ,antimonial ,pros]p9a3 ,"h foll[+ x %all be %ew$ by u1 h[ our ,secret ,sal ,armoniack may pr(itably be us$ in/ead ( ! ,antimonial ,pros]p9a1 aft] we h premis$ ! way ( coagulat+ ! r$ ,oil ( ,vitriol into a ,/one n corrosive1 by help ( :i* ,metals may be am5d$ v>i\sly4 ,z to ! ,coagulation ( ! r$ & :ite ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & also ( o!r corrosive ,liquors1 t inde$ is v easie to accompli%1 b h>d to f9d out4 ,= all ,philosoph]s h v obscurely writ ( ?is k9d ( op]at+1 9 su* a ,laconick mann]3 ,dissolve & ,coagulate4 ,! ,solution ( ,m>s into ,vitriol is made by ! help ( common ,oil ( ,vitriol1 or else by ,_s ( ,salt4 ,b ! ,coagulation into a t++ ,/one n corrosive is made by ! help ( old1 cold & dry ,saturn1 because he x is1 t und]/&s h[ ) 8 own mo/ int5t ,coldness & ,dryness to ext+ui% all humid coldi% ,fires1 & to *ange !m into h>d ,/ones4 ,no "o ( ! ,philosoph]s ha? writ m cle>ly t\*+ ! ,coagulation ( m9]al ,spirits1 ?an ,p>acelsus1 9 t ,treatise :i* is intitul$ ! ,heav5 ( ,philosoph]s1 be+ t 9 :i* he treats ( ! ,nature & ,prop]ties ( ! sev5 ,metals1 & 9 ! ,fif? ,*apt] ( ,saturn1 he ?us speaks4 ,canon ! ,fif?1 t\*+ ! ,nature & ,prop]ties ( ,saturn4 ,saturn ( 8 own prop] ,nature ?us speake?4 ,! six o!r ,metals h ca/ me out = _! ,exam9ator1 & h ?ru/ me f !mselves out ( ! ,spiritual ,place3 ,!y h giv5 into my ,mansion a corruptible ,body1 t ,i might be :at !y nei!r are nor desire to h4 ,my six ,bre?r5 are spiritual1 !nce x is1 t !y p5etrate my ,body z (t5 z ,i am burn$ 9 ! ,fire2 & toge!r ) me !y p]i% 9 ,fire4 ,sol & ,luna onely except$1 :i* are cleans$ ) my ,wat] & wax pr\d4 ,my ,_s is a ,wat] s(tn+ ! rigid & congeal$ ,bodies ( my ,bre?r54 ,yet my ,body t5ds to ! ,e>?2 :atsoev] is receiv$ into me1 becomes also con=mable to u1 & by u is conv]t$ into "o ,body4 ,x w\ld n be pr(itable = ! ,_w1 if x %\ld "k or c\ld believe :at are lat5t 9 me1 & :at ,i am able to effect4 ,x w\ld be m pr(itable = ! ,_w if x und]/ood t1 ) me1 :i* ,i am able to d3 ,!n leav+ all ,arts ( ,al*ymi/s1 x w\ld use ?is onely1 :i* 9 me is1 & by me c be done4 ,! ,coldness ( a ,/one is 9 me2 ?is is ! ,wat]1 by :i* ,i cause ! ,spirits ( ! six ,metals to be congeal$ into "o corporeal ,be+ ( ! sev5?1 t is1 to augm5t ,sol ) ,luna4 ,^! ,i h transcrib$ ^w = ^w out ( ,p>acelsus1 t by !m x might be suffici5tly manife/1 t he knew h[ to p]=m ! ,coagulation ( %>p m9]al ,spirits by cold & dry ,saturn1 because t\*+ t he s evid5tly writes1 z he t writes mo/ pla9ly _c describe ! same m cle>ly1 al?\gh !re h be5 v few m51 :o did rightly und]/& ?is ,pr9ce ( ,philosoph]s1 & c\ld by 8 words le>n ! ,coagulation ( %>p m9]al ,spirits !re t\*$1 al?\gh 9 a p>ticul> ,transmutation ( ,metals no me?od m easie c be giv5 ?an by our ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 :i* f r$ ,oil ( ,vitriol is coagulat$ by cold ,saturn4 ,i w n pass ov] 9 sil5ce1 :at ,fruit may o!rwise be reap$ by ! ,b5efit ( ?is 9 ! ,em5dation ( ignoble & v preti\s ,/ones2 because by t k9d ( lab\r m pr(it may be ga9$ by t5 ,fold1 ?an 9 ! ,graduation ( ,metals into ,sol & ,luna2 = our r$ ,/one exalts all ,gems 9 _! ,col\rs1 & t+e? :ite ,cry/als into all k9d ( ,col\rs2 9 :i* ,"w1 !re is n any ( ! ,(f spr+s ( ! ,e>? able to d ! l4 ,:]e=e ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s m e/eem$ ?is ,coloration ( ,/ones1 ?an ! ,art ( t++ ,silv] into ,gold2 ,= su* a ,/one n onely am5ds ,metals1 b also graduates small ,/ones noble & ignoble1 & t+e? !m into bett] %apes & col\rs4 ,= m excell5cy & good lies hid 9 despicable ,lead1 ?an any unskilfull man is able to imag9e or c p]swade himself to believe2 because ! ,inside ( x is no o!r ?an m]e ,gold1 insomu* z ,philosoph]s h call$ x ,lepr\s ,gold4 ,s soon z ?is impure ,gold %all be impregnat$ ) ! ,antimonial ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & bo? conjunctively coagulat$ toge!r into a r$ ,/one1 !nce mu/ necess>ily be made a ,t9cture = ,metals1 z well z = ,/ones4 ,mu* m %\ld "h be spok5 t\*+ our coagulat$ r$ ,oil ( ,vitriol3 ,b to :at purpose is x to br+ a sample ( beautifull ,col\rs be=e ! ,eyes ( a bl9d man1 be+ su* z he _c see1 nor is able to judge any ?+ (4 ,see ?is ,process pla9 9 ,pros]p9a4 ,9 ! sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 m5tion is made ( a l ,coagulation ( %>p ,spirits1 :]e=e ,i w\ld ref] e /udi\s ,lov] ( curi\s ,arts to ! p]usal ( t "p4 ,= :at are "h briefly treat$ (1 are !re m copi\sly h&l$1 z e ,read] may f9d1 & apply to 8 prop] ,b5efit4 ,"t n[ admits n a m ample ,disc\rse 9 ?is place1 t\*+ su* %>p ,spirits ( ,salt4 ,a ,fur?ur ,use ( our ,salmiack4 ,fir/1 vulg> ,m]cury1 by ! help ( our ,secret ,salmiack1 may be s purifi$ 9 ! space ( "o ,day1 z ! day foll[+ by "o onely ab/raction ( ! ,wat] ( ,saltab]is1 x may be coagulat$ into a r$ fix$ ,m$ic9e4 ,:i* swift ,mortification1 ,coagulation or ,fixation1 0 highly e/eem$ by ,p>acelsus & ,helmont4 ,?is ,m]cury1 ,p>acelsus insigniz$ ) ! ,title ( ,corall9e ,m]cury1 & celebrat$ ! fame ) ?is illu/ri\s ,praise1 viz4 t 9 ! :ole ,nature ( ?+s1 !re 0 n any ,rem$y m excell5t = yield+ relief 9 ! ,g\t & ,fr5* ,disease2 add+1 t x recreates ! m9d ( ! ,arti/1 because x ha? entrance into ,gold1 & ) ! same is conv]t$ into ,gold1 & s n a few impov]i%$ ,al*ymi/s may aga9 be /or$ ) ,ri*es4 ,b s9ce ! ,dea? ( ?is ,philosoph]1 y %all n f9d t !re ha? be5 "o or o!r ( ! ,pr(ess\rs ( ,*ymi/ry unto ?is day1 :o c\ld prep>e su* a r$ fix$ ,m]cury2 ! ,reason h]e( is1 because none ( ! ,sons ( ,art c\ld compreh5d ! ,wat] ( ,saltab]is1 by :i* ,m]cury is to be br\ght to a fix$ ,r$ness1 none ,i say1 untill ,helmont1 t mo/ le>n$ ,philosoph] ( our ,age discov]$ himself1 witness+ t he also c\ld prep>e su* ,m]cury1 :i* he insigniz$ ) ! ,"n ( ,horizontal ,gold1 affirm+ x w\ld suffici5tly supply :atsoev] ! ,physician & ,*yrurgeon %\ld ne$4 ,9 l mann]1 t mo/ exp]t ,philosoph] ,nuysem5tius did write ( su* a ,m]cury1 te/ify+1 t two or ?ree ,gra9s ( x onely be+ tak5 9 "s ,consortative1 w\ld purge out all ,impurities f ! humane ,body4 ,inde$ ,helmont expresse? ?is 9 o!r words1 yet by !m intimates1 t x purge? out all ,fil?s f ! ,ve9s4 ,behold ?ree fam\s m51 s]v+ in/ead ( ! ,m>pesian ,columns ( all ,h]metick ,philosophy & ,m$ic9e2 = !y h excell5tly writ ( ?is ,m]cury2 yet to ! ,inv5tions ( ^!1 none ( _! ,success\rs h add$ any ?+1 b h be5 /ill & quiet1 %unn+ ! lab\r ( prep>+ an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,dur+ ! eight ,mon?s ,i 0 deta9$ 9 my sick ,b$1 by reason ( my ,infirmity1 occasion 0 (f]$ me ( a m s]i\s ,m$itation ( su* ab/ruse ?+s1 insomu* z ,i at l5g? f\nd ! ,wat] ( ,saltab]is1 by ! help ( :i* ,i totally fix$ ,m]cury1 n inde$ z ,helmont sai? into con/ant good ,silv]1 b into v good ,gold4 ,:osoev] is seiz$ ) a desire ( succ\r+ ! mis]y ( ! sick1 he w d bett] = publick good1 9 us+ su* a fix$ ,m]cury r = expell+ ! ,cruelty ( a ,tyrannical ,g\t1 & ! ,fr5* ,disease1 ?an = ,gold mak+1 unless s f> z he ha? ne$ to use ! same = necess>y ,alim5ts4 ,:osoev] desires to "k m ( ?is ,corall9e ,m]cury1 or 7accord+ to ,helmont7 ,horizontal ,gold2 let him p]use our little ,treatise intitul$ ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa1 :]e he may f9d n onely _m ,m]curys1 :i* are n inf]i\r to ?is1 b 9 _m ?+s excel x4 ,also !re y are taught h[ a burn+ ,_s may be di/ill$ f all ,vegetables1 & ) su* a ,_s1 by k9dl+ & burn+ x1 ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e be sep>at$ f ! ,sulphur 9 flame1 & t z a pure ,cle/ial ,salt be ga!r$ 9 a fit ,recipi5t1 & adm9i/r$ aga9/ all ,diseases1 z a supream ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,also !re is taught ! way ( purify+ ,m]cury1 & depriv+ ! same ( e loa?some ,ta/e & ,od\r1 9 su* wise1 z x is r5dr$ sweet & pleasant1 l to ,fire consum+ ,diseases1 & = correct+ e ,ca*exy ( ! :ole ,body4 ,9 l mann] ! same tea*e? ! way ( prep>+ ,m]cury s1 z x (f]s x self to be rip5$ by ! ,secret ,fire ( ,atrephius into ! highe/ ,m$ic9e1 & t 9 a %ort "t ) little lab\r & *>ge4 ,hi!rto ,i h v>i\sly treat$ ( ! manifold ,use ( our ,alcahe/2 b s9ce ?is k9d ( ,doctr9e may pr(it ,junior ,physicians1 ,apo!c>ies1 ,*ymi/s1 & o!r le>n$ m5 m ?an ,me*anick ,artific]s2 ,i purpose "h to subjo9 "s o!r ,secrets also1 :i* may be ( use to ! ,p1 t s our ,alcahe/ may become ,onesimus ! common ,s]vant ( _m1 & 9 ?is mann] be v]ifi$ :at 9 ! sup]ior or prec$5t ,treatise is m5tion$1 viz4 t ( despicable ,ur9e all m5 ( all ,ord]s1 :5 !y w may reap pr(it1 & suffici5t ,alim5ts4 ,b1 al?\gh ,_s ( ,ur9e alone1 )\t ! help ( ,oil ( ,vitriol1 or "s o!r ,acid ,_s1 _c effect all t is to be p]=m$1 yet ! lab\r ( mak+ ,oil ( ,vitriol is n to be es*ew$1 s9ce x is t :i* may be prep>$ 9 abundance ) little *>ge1 & almo/ no tr\ble4 ,if any "o be b a little m skilfull1 ?an a common ,*ymi/1 !n inde$ he may prep>e at lea/ f\r p\nd = ! *>ge ( "o ,imp]ial4 ,if y _c p]=m ?is "w1 ,oil ( ,sulphur (f]s x self1 :i* is m conducive = prep>ation ( ! ,liquor ,alcahe/1 ?an ,oil ( ,vitriol1 & 9 a peculi> ,furnace1 ( an hundr$ p\nds ( ,sulphur1 )\t any great tr\ble1 y may easily prep>e t5 or twelve p\nds ( ,oil1 & t = a small *>ge4 ,:]e=e1 :osoev] w\ld by ! b5efit ( ! ,alcahe/ elaborate any ?+ to pr(it1 he mu/ fir/ be provid$ (1 & furni%$ ) ,_s ( ,ur9e1 & t "s quantity1 & also n a little ,oil ( ,vitriol or ,sulphur1 ready = future use1 t )\t any delay or h9drance he may happily proce$ 9 8 "w begun1 :i* )\t ^! he _c absolve4 ,if ,_s ( ,ur9e & ,oil ( ,vitriol be to be b\ght by any "o1 8 ,alcahe/ w be too de>1 ( x to prep>e mu* to pr(it1 z by ! foll[+ %all appe>4 ,:at is t :i* ,pontanus sai? to ?is8 ,! :ole body ( ,m]cury1 )\t any previ\s ,sep>ation ( ! pure f ! impure1 may by ! help ( ! ,secret ,fire ( ,artephius be totally rip5$ into a fix$ ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture1 )\t any dim9ution ( its weight4 ,t\*+ :i* wond]full fixation1 ,i 9 my ,sick-b$ made a small trial1 insomu* z n[ ,i am oblig$ to believe :at ,pontanus affirm$ t\*+ su* a ,secret ,fire2 op5ly confess+1 t ! same ,secret ,fire is m to be e/eem$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 ?an all o!r great ,secrets1 :i* h ev] be5 obs]v$ by ,philosoph]s4 ,:]e=e n[1 no?+ grieves me s mu*1 z t by reason ( my great indispos$ness1 be+ always con/ra9$ to keep my ,b$1 ,i am able to make no fur!r trial ( ! same4 ,?is ,fire conv]ts all v5om\s ,subjects into salutif]\s ,m$icam5ts2 fixe? all ?+s t are volatile2 r5d]s all %>p & bitt] ?+s sweet & pleasant4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is ,secret ,fire _c m prop]ly be comp>$ to any ?+1 ?an to ,titan or ! ,sun1 :5ce all ?+s draw _! ,life & ,increase4 ,= t ,fire1 fir/ ( ,e>?1 ,wat] & ,air1 produce? gross1 bitt] & h>% ,fruits1 !n rip5s !m be+ unripe1 & *ange? !m into sweet & pleasant ,fruits1 imitat+ ! ,sun produc+ s[] ,grapes1 :i* x sweet5s aft] its v>i\s ,op]ations ^u !m4 ,! same may be spok5 ( ! maturation ( vulg> ,m]cury1 be+ su* z p] se 7:il/ x is z yet volatile7 is to be e/eem$ an immature & bitt] ,fruit3 b z soon z by our ,secret ,fire its ,bitt]ness & noxi\s ,v5ome %all be tak5 away1 & x becomes fix$ & able to abide ! ,exam5 ( ,fire1 x is no long] a bitt] ,v5ome1 b passe? into a salutif]\s ,m$icam5t4 ,h5ce ! wor?y ,lully cri$ out2 ,if y dulcifie ! bitt]1 y w h ! :ole ,magi/]y4 ,:i* ,dulcification our ,secret ,fire is able to compleat z p]fectly z ! ,sun ( all acid & h>% products ( ,trees1 makes sweet1 pleasant & salubri\s ,fruits4 ,pontanus witnesse?1 t he _h lab\r$ 9 ! true matt] ( ! ,/one1 yet t he err$ m ?an an hundr$ times1 & t he %\ld nev] h return$ into ! ,royal way ( ,infallible ,op]ation1 if he _h n read ,artephius1 & ( him le>n$ ! ,fire ( ! ,wise4 ,?is inde$ is a ?+ to be admir$1 t almo/ no ,*ymi/ imploys 8 ,c>e1 ,/udy1 ,m$itation & ,c\nsel to seek out & f9d our ,secret ,fire1 al?\gh to x !re is sc>cely giv5 ano!r l & second 9 all ! ?+s ( ,nature4 ,artephius did s cle>ly describe t ,fire1 z y w\ld wond] t s few ,se>*]s h ev] compreh5d$ 8 ,m9d4 ,all o!r ,philosoph]s1 :o 7 p>tak]s ( su* a ,fire1 d ) ,artephius expresly write1 t x burns cont9ually 9 _! ,glass1 & n s extr9secally1 9 "o degree4 ,:5ce inde$ x is suffici5tly manife/1 t ! same is n common ,fire made ( ,wood & ,coals4 ,!re=e ,i d positively say1 t our ,secret ,fire1 9 a %ort "t1 is able to transmute ! :ole ( ,m]cury into a r$1 sweet & pleasant ,t9cture1 & also to *ange bo? humane & metallick ,bodies4 ,yet fur!r1 ,t\*+ ! mo/ fruitfull ,use ( our ,alcahe/1 br++ great ,ga9 9 ,metallick ,lab\rs4 ,z we h he>d t volatile common ,m]cury is fix$ & r5dr$ con/ant 9 ,fire1 by ! help ( our ,alcahe/2 s x also 9 su* wise fixe? o!r ,m9]als1 & volatile ,metals1 z ! same 9 ,cupellat+1 leave beh9d bo? ,sol & ,lune1 n )\t notable utility4 ,b !nce especially may y reap va/ pr(it1 if volatile ,sol & ,luna1 extract$ by ,aqua ,=tis out ( ,s& & ,e>?1 be aga9 totally fix$ by help ( t1 9 su* a mann]1 z !y 9 ,fire fly n2 b yield+1 p]mit !mselves to be melt$ z any o!r ,sol & ,lune4 ,metals1 :5soev] wr\ght ^u by ! help ( ,aqua ,=tis1 al?\gh !y 7 fixt be=e1 deg5]ate into ano!r ,nature1 & are volatiliz$1 s z ) a /rong ,fire ( ,fusion !y fly away to ! ,own]s great loss4 ,z = ,example3 ,if y dissolve ,lune 9 ,aqua ,regia1 & ^u ! same ,solution p\r common ,salt-wat]1 ! ,lune w be precipitat$ f ! ,wat] 9 ! =m ( a :ite ,p[d]1 :i* if ) o!r ,wat] y well edulcorate & dry1 y w h a ,calx ( ,lune mu* m pond]\s ?an ! ,lune 0 be=e4 ,:i* k9d ( increase arise? onely f ! %>p ,spirits ( ! ,salt1 :i* ! ,silv] ha? drawn into x self s firmly1 z by ! b5efit ( ,wat] !y c\ld n be totally sep>at$1 b rema9 9 x1 n onely :il/ x is heat$ r$-hot1 b also 9 a /rong ,fire ( ,fusion1 insomu* z ! ,lune %ews x self n tractable 9 ,fire1 z any o!r ,silv]1 b rema9s l a ,/one 9 t vehem5t ,fire1 s z :il/ x is fl[+1 ^? ,spirits ( ! ,salt c>ry away mu* ( ! ,silv] ) !m 9 fume2 & "p ( x also p5etrates into ! ,crucible4 ,:]e=e su* ,lune precipitat$ ) ,salt1 _c be melt$ aga9 & made ductile ,silv] )\t great loss & detrim5t1 b appe>s intractable l a transp>5t ,horn1 :5ce also x is by ,*ymi/s call$ ! ,horn ( ! ,moon2 b ,i 9 my ,writ+s "n ?is ,silv] 7z be+ t :i* is altoge!r volatile & fusible7 ! ,m]cury ( ,luna4 ,9 ! same mann] also ,saturn may be conv]t$ into a ,liquable & volatile ,m]cury1 t\*+ ! admirable & pr(itable use ( :i*1 ,i h writ1 b n publi%$1 a :ole ,treatise1 :i* is intitul$1 ,! ,"w ( ,saturn3 b ( ?is no m "h4 ,! ,ev5+ ( ! ,day n[ approa*+1 admoni%e? u to return to speak ( our volatile ,lune1 & to %ew ! way ( r$uc+ t into fix$ & s(t or tractable ,silv]2 :i* inde$ by unskilfull ,m5 is suppos$ to be a difficult ,art1 b by skilfull ,m5 x is kn[n to be easily effect$ ) ! great ,utility ( ! ,op]ator4 ,b "s "o may say1 :at ne$ we ab\t t imploy our pr9cipal ,c>es & ,m$itations1 to r5d] su* precipitat$ volatile ,lune into fix$ & good ,silv]1 s9ce !re are o!r ways ( precipitat+ ,silv] f ,aqua ,=tis1 viz4 by ! help ( ?9 plates ( ,v5us8 ,to su* a ,man1 ,i ?us answ]3 ,!y :o commonly sep>ate ,sol f ,luna1 are 9 a great measure abus$ by t way ( precipitation ) ,v5us ,plates2 b !y w\ld nev] use t *>geable ,precipitation1 if !y enjoy$ ! k ( any o!r m pr(itable4 ,*>geable1 ,i say1 is su* a ,precipitation to ^? t use x1 because mu* ,wat] mu/ be p\r$ into ! ,solution1 = wa%+ away or weak5+ ! =ce ( ! ,aqua ,=tis1 t ! ,lune may ! m readily be precipitat$ by ! ,v5us1 & ! ,aqua ,=tis also n dissolve too mu* ( ! ,v5us4 ,by ?is sep>ation ! ,aqua ,=tis is lo/1 because x becomes ,copp]y1 & unfit = a new use ( sep>at+4 ,= "o ,m>k ( ,silv] co/s 9 ,aqua ,=tis onely 7n reckon+ ,lab\r & ,workman%ip7 almo/ half an ,imp]ial3 :]e=e our ,belgian ,ref9]s ?9k x wor? _! :ile1 if = sep>ation ( e ,m>k ( ,guilt ,silv]1 !y sp5d b two ,holl& ,flor5s1 or ( "o ,imp]ial1 = o!rwise !y _c ga9 mu*3 ,yet "s ( !m w n precipitate _! ,lune ) ! help ( ,v5us ,plates1 & s lo/ _! ,aqua ,=tis1 b by di/illation ab/ract ! ,aqua ,=tis1 & aft]w>d use x aga94 ,b ?is ab/raction is difficultly p]=m$1 & is n void ( dang]4 ,= ! ,glass break+1 ! ,silv] is spilt among/ ! ,s&1 s z ! :ole _c be recov]$ aga9 )\t "s damage1 & sometimes !re is great loss4 ,:]e=e su* a way ( sep>at+1 al?\gh y c save "p ( ! ,aqua ,=tis1 yet x is *>geable & also dang]\s 7:5 ,aqua ,=tis is to be prep>$ 9 a great quantity1 z is wont to be done 9 metallick ,m9es ( ,gold & ,silv]1 & also 9 ,goldsmi?s ,%ops7 because x requires a fil?y toil1 sordid lab\r1 great exp5ce1 & a cont9ual tiresome & p]ill\s tr\ble4 ,i add p]ill\s1 & t des]v$ly2 because ^? ,op]ators1 :o frequ5tly sep>ate ) ,aqua ,=tis1 d v (t5 become ,p]ipneumonick1 & diseas$ 9 _! ,lungs1 by attract+ ) _! brea? ! ,acrimony ( ^? ,spirits into _! ,lungs1 ) :i* %>p ,spirits ! ,lungs be+ t\*$1 are hurt1 & r5dr$ obnoxi\s to ,putrefaction1 insomu* z among ^? ,sep>ators y %all v r>ely ev] f9d an old ,gray-hair'd ,ma/]4 ,= su* ,companions1 ev5 9 _! fl\ri%+ ,age1 are untimely hurri$ out ( ?is life4 ,b :at are ^! feeble wret*es able to doe1 9 )/&+ ! great ,p[] ( ,de/9y8 ,( ,gold5-,silv]1 ,moni]s "k n h[ to make ,money be=e !y h sep>at$ ! ,gold f x1 h[ great co/ soev] !y be at = sep>at+ ! same4 ,ab\t two ye>s s9ce ,i writ t\*+ a c]ta9 ,artificial me?od ( sep>at+ ,gold f ,silv] 9 abundance2 b because ,i 0 tak5 sick a little aft]1 & h cont9u$ discompos$ almo/ ev] s9ce1 ,i c\ld n br+ t laudable & mo/ pr(itable ,"w ( ,sep>ation to effect4 ,b aft]w>d ?is my ,infirmity cont9u+ long1 & ,i necessitat$ to keep my ,b$1 al?\gh tr\bl$ ) no consid]able s5se ( pa91 c\ld d no?+1 b onely b5d & incl9e my s]i\s ?\ghts & m$itations ^u ,nature & ,art2 !n ,god & ,=tune %ew$ me ! way1 by :i* e common ,m]cury may be fix$ & r5dr$ con/ant 9 ,fire4 ,:i* sudd5 fixation ( volatile ,m]cury1 ! ,delud] ( all ,al*ymi/s1 gave me f>!r occasion ( fix+ o!r volatile ,subjects also4 ,b among o!rs1 ,i ord]$ trial & pro( to be made ( a volatile ,calx ( ,lune precipitat$ ) salt ,wat]1 t ,i might exp]im5tally see1 :e!r su* volatile ,silv] might n be s b\nd up1 z to suff] x self1 l any o!r ,lune to be melt$ )\t detrim5t or loss2 ! effect ( :i* ,trial or ,pro( succe$$ accord+ to my expectation4 ,t inde$ is a great ,rew>d ( a great ,inv5tion1 insomu* z x supplies me ) suffici5t matt] ( ass]t+ ) ,ar*im$es1 ,x is an ,inv5tion wor? ! ,milk ( an hundr$ ,k9e4 ,= ?is ,fixation ( volatile ,silv] w af=d a fam\s ,fruit ( ,utility 9 ,al*ymy1 & especially 9 ! ,sep>ation ( ,gold f ,silv]2 because su* a way ! ,sep>ation ( ,gold f ,silv] may easily be made2 viz4 !re be+ no ne$ ( ! ,solution ( ,silv] by ,aqua ,=tis1 b x is suffici5t if ! ,silv] be onely granulat$1 & ! ,sol :i* is 9 x extract$ by ,aqua ,regia2 because t be+ done1 y w see all ! ,silv] resid+ 9 ! bottom4 ,& al?\gh !re %\ld be half an ,ounce ( ,gold 9 e ,m>k ( ,silv]1 yet y w ne$ no m ,aqua ,regia1 ?an onely s mu* z is requir$ = ! ,solution ( su* a quantity ( ,gold2 s z a dilig5t ,man1 9 ! space ( "o day1 may v well sep>ate an hundr$ ,m>ks ( ,gold5-,silv]1 = ! *>ge ( ?ree ,duckets4 ,& ?is artificial me?od ( ,sep>at+ may n onely be us$ by ! ,sep>ators ( ,gold f ,lune1 b y may !nce also reap great] pr(it1 :5soev] y are desir\s by ! help ( ,aqua ,=tis to extract ,silv] f ,/ones1 ,s& & ,clay1 & to precipitate ! same ) ,salt3 = ?is way all ! ,aqua ,regis w be sav$1 t ,aqua ,=tis by ! addition ( ,salt be+ turn$ into ,aqua ,regis1 :i* w be mo/ p[]fully conduc5t = extract+ ,gold out ( ,s& & ,/ones1 & = precipitat+ by a ,m]curial ,precipitation ( ! ,gold f ! ,aqua ,regia1 & aft]w>d t ,aqua ,regia may aga9 be us$ ) notable pr(it = extract+ l ,gold4 ,t\*+ :i* ga9full ,extraction1 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( our ,c\ntry l>gely treate?4 ,"h my int5t 0 onely to publi% an ,artificial1 & n *>geable way ( sep>at+ ,gold f ,silv]2 :i* is su* a me?od1 z ,i believe ! ,_w nev] knew be=e4 99 99 99 99 99 ,?us ?is new-inv5t$ ,"w ( ,sep>ation is a mo/ pr(itable ,comp5dium1 by ! b5efit ( :i* e skilfull ,man h]eaft] may ) a good c\rage lab\r1 & increase 8 ,goods & ,=tunes hone/ly3 = ,i believe !re _c be inv5t$ any new ,"w m comp5di\s ?an ?is we h "h all$g$1 = ! sep>ation ( ,gold f ,silv]3 :]e=e we acquiesce 9 t4 ,b if any "o w\ld be m prolixly in/ruct$ 9 ?is ,artificial ,sep>ation1 let him p]use ! above-recit$ ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]e he may satisfie ! hung] ( 8 desires4 ,"h y h ! ,fir/ ,app5dix on ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa3 b 9 ! foll[+ ,second ,app5dix 7,god will+7 ,i w discov] yet great] ,secrets1 :i* may be p]fect$ by our ,alcahe/1 b 7 nev] yet manife/$ to ! ,_w4 ,b at ?is "t1 c\rte\s ,read]1 take 9 good "p ^! few ?+s "h premis$1 & :atsoev] excell5t ?+ %all h]eaft] (f] x self1 ! same %all be pres5t$ to ?y ,consid]ation4 ,!re=e1 s9ce 7z is above decl>$ & %ew$7 our ,secret ,alcahe/ is able to enri* ,mortals ) _m k9ds ( ga9full ,emolum5t1 he is 9 no wise to be repreh5d$1 t aspires to ! k ( elaborat+ s excell5t a ,"w1 viz4 h[ he %\ld prep>e = himself ,oil ( ,vitriol or ,sulphur1 & t 9 abundance = a v small *>ge3 = no?+ h9d]s1 b t f\r or five p\nds !re( may be prep>$ = ! *>ge ( "o ,imp]ial4 ,i ne$ n m5tion h[ ,_s ( ,ur9e may easily be _h & prep>$ 9 abundance1 viz4 s soon z "o %all cause ,ur9e mixt ) ,quicklime to asc5d 9 a l>ge di/illatory ,vesica4 ,= if any "o %all s prep>e 8 ,alcahe/1 eight or t5 p\nds !re(1 aft] 8 "w is done1 w sc>cely co/ him "o ,imp]ial3 :]e=e he mu/ ne$s ga9 mu* m1 ?an if he %\ld buy ! same ( o!rs t sell x1 = a great ,price4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i d\bt n1 b t su* a mo/ easie ,coagulation or ,fixation ( ,m]cury1 z is made by help ( ?is ,alcahe/1 w excite n a few ( ! m unskilfull ,read]s1 to ! love ( ,le>n+ f exp]t ,arti/s1 ! ,art ( prep>+ ! ,alcahe/ 9 abundance4 ,a ,recapitulation1 ,,or ,m ample ,decl>ation ( ! prec$5t ,secrets reveal$4 ,well mean+ ,read]1 ,"h 9 ?is ,app5dix ,i d inde$ treat ( v few ,secrets1 b ^? are v great1 7:i* may be acquir$ by our ,alcahe/17 ! l ( :i* no o!r ,man be=e me did ev] imp>t to ! ,_w4 ,n[ contemplate1 & well consid] ) ?y self ?is swift & n *>geable ,fixation ( ,m]cury1 :i* s _m fam\s & indu/ri\s ,se>*]s h labori\sly s\ght = _m hundr$s ( ,ye>s n[ pass$1 z is kn[n to ! :ole ,_w4 ,b ! greate/ "p ( !m h s\ght 9 va91 & ) a fruitless & unlucky endeav\r mis]ably lo/ all _! ,patrimony & ,=tunes1 & become ! ,laugh+-/ock ( o!r m happy ,p]sons1 be+ !mselves ,vagabonds1 :i* ca/ an asp]sion ( ,ignom9y on ! noble ,art ( ,*ymi/ry1 & h r5dr$ ! same s odi\s e-:]e among ! common sort1 z no good ,man 7al?\gh he ha? by mo/ dilig5t se>* obta9$ "s fam\s ,m$ic9e7 d>es to pr(ess himself ! ,possessor ( any ,em95t ,arcanum 9 ,*ymi/ry1 le/ he %\ld give any occasion to ,ari/>*ical ,c5sur]s ( defam+ him1 & call+ him a ,gold mak+ ,animal4 ,assur$ly x is v manife/1 t 9 all ,regions ( ,europe1 & 9 e ,age1 h liv$ su* ,m5 mo/ exp]i5c$1 z h n onely transmut$ ,m]cury1 b o!r vile ,metals also into good ,gold1 su/a9+ e ,exam5 ( ,fire4 ,b ?is 0 done v secretly1 le/ ! ,arti/s !mselves %\ld fall into ! h&s ( ,tyrants4 ,p>acelsus1 t mo/ fam\s ,mon>* ( all ,philosoph]s1 ,physicians & ,*ymi/s1 did inde$ op5ly write ( ! ,fixation ( ,m]cury1 b 9 a ,"* s ab/ruse1 z 9 all my life ,i nev] saw "o ,man :o c\ld fix 8 ,corall9e ,m]cury1 or pres5t x to ! sight ( suffici5t & c]ta9 ,witnesses1 except ,helmont writ+1 t he c\ld prep>e su* ,m]cury1 z 9 ,m$ic9e w\ld p]=m all :atsoev] ! ,physician %\ld h ne$ (4 ,b t ! same ,m]cury 7z ,p>acelsus te/ifies ( x f 8 own ,exp]i5ce7 ent]s into ,gold & augm5ts t1 & exhil]ates _m impov]i%$ ,al*ymi/s1 re/or+ !m to a m =tunate /ate2 t\*+ ^! ,effects ( ! same1 ! wor?y ,helmont made no m5tion2 yet he writ1 t he did himself fix ,m]cury1 by "o onely ab/raction ( 8 ,alcahe/1 9 su* wise1 z ( "o p\nd he _h left 9 ! ,cupella sev5 ounces ( good ,silv]1 :i* inde$ is a fam\s ,"w 9 ,*ymi/ry & wor? :ile2 b ,gold is bett]4 ,truly ,i mu/ ne$s confess1 t ,i h (t5 t$i\sly lab\r$ to no purpose 9 ?is ,"w1 & nev] c\ld ) any pr(it extract good ,lune !nce1 onely ,i always _h a little good ,silv]4 ,nev]!less aft]w>d1 :5 ,i lay ,b$-rid1 & by reason ( my f\r ye>s sickness1 _h consum$ all my ,goods gott5 by ,m$ic9e1 x pleas$ ! mo/ wise ,god to conf] on me s great a ,light1 at by ! ,spl5dor ( t ,i f\nd ! ,royal way ( op]at+ rightly2 & n[ ,i am able 9 a v few days to fix any common ,m]cury into a fix$ r$ ,p[d]1 :i* fix$ ,m]cury w und\bt$ly p]=m ,wond]s 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,= ,p>acelsus writes1 t ! dolor\s ,g\t may be radically expell$ by ! b5efit ( ! same4 ,helmont subscribes1 t ! same w p]=m all a ,physician c desire & wi% =4 ,:]e=e1 if ! same be ( s great efficacy 7= ,i d\bt n ! tru? ( 8 ,ass]tion7 no ,physician ha? ne$ ( any o!r ?+ ?an ?is2 because 9 :at "p soev] ( ! ,_w he resides1 x w supply him ) ,alim5ts suffici5t1 & he w h no ne$ to expose himself to ! ignoble s]vitude & arbitrem5t ( ano!r1 z ! greate/ "p ( o!r ,m]c5>y ,physicians are wont to pro/itute !mselves = hire4 ,= by ?is ,m]cury onely he may acquire to himself ,hon\r & ,weal? en\gh1 al?\gh he o!rwise p]=m no great matt] 9 ,*ymi/ry4 ,9 all ,nations are f\nd ,m5 afflict$ ) griev\s ,diseases3 ( :i* no d\bt is to be made1 z a little aft] we %all he>4 ,:]e=e x %\ld be ! onely c>e1 /udy & endeav\r ( an hone/ & c&id ,physician to obta9 su* a fix$ ,m]cury1 9 ! mean :ile omitt+ all ne$less & va9 ,op]ations1 toge!r ) all fruitless ,disputes1 )\t any ,f\ndation1 t\*+ o!r unpr(itable ,rem$ies4 ,:5soev] ?is is1 !re w be no ne$ ( ,gal5ical ,m$ic9es1 nor ( ! va9 ,pomp ( s _m )]$1 unpr(itable & inefficaci\s ,h]bs1 or s _m pa9t$ ,boxes1 ,pots & ,glasses1 ) o!r frivol\s ,exp5ces ord]ly plac$ 9 ,apo!c>ies ,%ops4 ,n[ let u he> :at admirable ,effects our fix$ ,m]cury is able to manife/ 9 ,metallicks4 ,p>acelsus writes1 t x exhil]ates e ,al*ymi/ r$uc$ to a poor ,e/ate1 & ha? +ress into ,gold1 & augm5ts ! same4 ,my own ,exp]i5ce ( ?is ,i am will+ to imp>t to ! ,c&id ,read]1 z f> z ,i h proce$$ hi!rto4 ,!re=e let ! well mean+ ,read] "k1 t ,i f\nd out ?is ,art ( ,fix+ ,m]cury no long] s9ce ?an 9 ,m>* la/ ( ?is ,ye> #affg1 & began to make pro( !re( 9 ! foll[+ ,mon? ( ,april2 & s soon z ,i _h f\nd ! ,tru? ( x1 ,i ?\ght good to publi% s great an ,inv5tion to ! :ole ,_w4 ,yet 9 s %ort a space ( ,"t1 ,i c\ld n se>* out all t 0 to be f\nd1 because by reason ( my diuturnal ,illness ,i 0 con/ra9$ to keep 9 my ,b$2 !re=e ,i ha/n$ ! publication ( s excell5t an ,inv5tion1 because ,i fe>$ x w\ld happ5 t ! insalubri\s ,air ( ,m>* or ,april %\ld be my ,dea?1 & s all hope ( divulg+ su* a ,secret be totally fru/rat$4 ,:atsoev] ,i f\nd 9 ! same )9 t small space ( "t1 ,i h "h communicat$4 ,i ?ree sev]al times p]fect$ ! ,fixation ( ,m]cury 9 a small quantity1 & always f\nd x e "t high] & high]1 & m & m beautifull4 ,?is fix$ ,m]cury ,i cupellat$ ) ,saturn1 b my ,m]cury rema9$ fix$1 )\t any ,+ress made into ! ,lead1 insomu* z f x self c\ld give no ,gold4 ,aft]w>d ,i made ano!r ,trial1 & !n to my fix$ ,m]cury ,i add$ a little common ,gold1 melt+ !m into "o ,mass1 ,i f\nd t ?is ,gold f ! ,m]cury _h increas$ x self m ?an half2 ! rema9d] ( my ,m]cury _h made no ,+ress1 b rema9$ ly+ l a ,r$ fix$ ,calx4 ,:i* k9d ( pro( fully satisfi$ my m9d1 because ! residue ( my ,m]cury1 :i* _h n entr$ into ! ,gold1 0 n lo/1 b conv]t$ into an excell5t ,m$ic9e4 ,if x please ! mo/ wise ,god to re/ore me to my pri/9e heal?1 z ,i hope he w 9 ! next ,summ]s heat1 ,i %all n acquiesce 9 ?is pro( onely1 b fur!r try :e!r ,i c ( ?is ,m]cury yet make "s fur!r improvem5t4 ,9 ! mean :ile ,i s+ ,praises to ! ,immortal ,god = s noble a ,m$ic9e aga9/ ! dolor\s ,g\t4 ,?us1 ,read]1 y h my ,exp]i5ce t\*+ ! ,fix$ ,corall9e ,m]cury4 ,if ,i f9d any o!r m excell5t ,exp]im5t ( ?is 7z ,i d\bt n b ,i %all7 ,i w ere x be long make !e p>tak] !re( 9 a foll[+ ,second ,app5dix4 ,:atsoev] ,i h above prescrib$ t\*+ ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 z be+ an excell5t ,salt1 & ,supreme ,m$ic9e1 ,i did suffici5tly expla91 except ! ,in/rum5t to be made = burn+ ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* is n yet suffici5tly express$4 ,b "h x is to be obs]v$1 t a burn+ ,_s extract$ f ,corn or o!r ,vegetables1 9 no-wise yields s mu* ,m]cury1 z ,_s ( ,w9e do?1 & especially if di/ill$ f ri* ,rh5i% ,w9e4 ,9 l mann] also s mu* ,m]cury _c be _h f any sweet ,fr5* or ,spani% ,w9e1 z f ,rh5i% ,w9e4 ,s soon z by se>* ,i f\nd ! reason ( ?is diff]5ce1 ,i c\ld f any burn+ ,_s made ( ,corn1 extract z mu* ,m]cury1 z f ,rh5i% ,w9e1 insomu* z ,i n[ 7praise & ?anks be giv5 to ,god7 c easily be )\t ,rh5i% ,w9e & any o!r4 ,! supreme ,giv] ( all good ,gifts1 f 8 inexhau/$ ,f\nta9 ( ,grace1 ha? abundantly refre%$ me ) good ?+s2 let him yet in/ill m into me1 t ,i may aga9 di/ill ! same into o!r ( 8 ne$y & (fici\s ,s]vants1 :o ) me endeav\r to publi% ! ,magnalia ( ,god4 ,am54 ,b proce$+ yet fur!r1 we w briefly speak ( ! ,secret ,fire ( anci5t ,philosoph]s1 be+ t by :i* !y rip5$ _! ,t9ctures4 ,!re=e1 = a ,conclusion1 let ! ,lov] ( div9e & natural ,wis$om "k1 t su* a ,fire is n made ( ,wood or ,coals1 b is a ,firey-wat]1 su* z gives =? f x self nei!r smoak nor flame4 ,! same is n h9dr$ or excit$ by ext]nal ,fire1 b 9 ! ,glass1 7ab\t ! ,subject y int5d to fix & dulcifie7 x always burns 9 an equal degree1 & conv]ts ! immature & h>% into sweet & pleasant1 fix$ & mature2 & also conv]ts bitt] ,v5ome into salut>y ,m$ic9e & ,treacle4 ,!re=e1 :omsoev] ,god illum9ates ) s great ,light1 z to "k su* a ,secret ,fire1 he w no m ne$ to seek or desire any ?+ 9 ,philosophy & ,h]metick ,m$ic9e1 b w (f] up incessant ,praises to ,god1 z to ! ,f\nta9 ( all ,good1 because he w cont9ually be m9dfull ( help+ ! ,di/resses ( ! ,poor1 & l>gely be/[ on ^? ,indig5t ,p]sons1 out ( ! abundance to him accru+ by ! b5efit ( t mo/ noble ,gift grant$ to himself4 99 99 99 99 99 ,to ! ,supreme ,,god alone be ,praise & ,glory = ev]4 ,! ,end ( ! ,fir/ ,app5dix4 ,,! ,,second ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,:]e9 is treat$ ( ! fur!r use ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack1 = ! meliorat+ ( ! mean] ,metals1 & m p>ticul>ly ( ! pr(itable extract+ or sep>at+ ,sol & ,lune f ,jupit]4 ,) a subjoyn$ in=mation h[ by means ( ! ,m]curial ,wat] ( ,jupit]1 ,t9ctures may be extract$ 9 quantity n onely f ,sol1 b also f ,m>s & ,v5us1 & all preci\s1 z well z common ,/ones2 & t 7z x 77 9 a mom5t1 )\t ,fire or any consid]able *>ge4 ,fai?fully ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,k9d ,,read]1 ,9 my =ego+ fir/ ,app5dix ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 ,i promis$ a second conc]n+ ! fur!r use ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack1 t ! ignorant z well z d\btfull might be fully satisfi$ ( ! tru?4 ,! reason :y ,i r *oose to add two ,app5dixes to ! said sev5? ,"p1 ?an to publi% ! secrets !re9 conta9$1 "u ! title ( ! eigh? ,"p1 is because ,i h resolv$ n to g beyond ! numb] #g 79 :i* some?+ extraord9>y lies hid7 9 any ( my ,writ+s4 ,& =asmu* z ,i h already publi%$ six ,p>ts ( ! welf>e ( my own ,c\ntrey2 ,i int5d %ortly to add ! sev5? ,"p1 :i* %all conta9 cle> & full in/ructions1 )\t conceal+ ! lea/ circum/ance or manual op]ation h[ e "o :o is b a little skill'd 9 ,fire1 may ) great pr(it extract f ,s& & ,/ones1 ,sol & ,lune1 & !reby get a pl5tifull livelyhood 9 any "p ( ! ,_w4 ,i h also at pres5t 9 h&1 ! two la/ ,p>ts ( my ,treatise ( ,furnaces1 five ( !m be+ already 9 ,pr9t1 t ,i may 9 t ,piece also compleat ! numb] sev53 :i* two la/ ,furnaces are extraord9>y usefull2 = 9 treat+ ( ! six? ,furnace ,i describe t ,artificial ,refrig]atory ,in/rum5t or ,alembick1 :]eby ! ,m]cury or ,cle/ial ,nit] ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als is caught by k9dl+ ,_s ( ,w9e ^u !m1 by :i* means ! said ,m]cury is sep>at$ f its gross ,body1 & unpr(itable "p1 & becomes highly exalt$ & purifi$4 ,:i* in/rum5t ! ,philosoph]s h always c>efully conceal$4 ,! sev5? "p ( my ,furnaces %all conta9 ! description ( a little ,furnace 9 :i* ) a v inconsid]able quantity ( ,coals & 9 a few h\rs1 di/illation may be p]=m$ by ,retort1 be+ su* a ,comp5dium z has nev] yet be5 publi%$ to ! ,_w4 ,9 :i* ,furnace also ! ,t9ctures ( ,metals may ) ! secret ,fire ( ,artephius1 or by ! prop] ,ag5t ( ! matt] ( ! ,/one1 9 a %ort "t be fix$ & maturat$4 ,& if x %all please ,god to cont9ue my ,life a :ile long]1 ,i int5d to c>ry on ^! my foll[+ ,works1 viz4 ,! ,m9]al ,"w1 ! wond] ( ! ,_w1 my ,c5turies1 ) o!r ( my ,writ+s1 to ! sev5? numb]2 b be=e ,i publi% ^! ,i int5d to ,pr9t "s o!r ,treatises1 viz4 ,( ! second ,t]re/rial1 & ?ird ,cle/ial ,purgatory1 & ano!r conc]n+ ,god & good & evil ,spirits4 ,n[ z to ! second ,app5dix1 ,i int5d !re9 briefly1 b fundam5tally to decl>e ! true ga9full p>ticul> z well z univ]sal transmutation ( ,metals2 yet n s1 z t e lazy pr\d ,lubb] may become ,ma/] ( ^! secrets1 & !reby /r5g!n himself 9 8 ,pride & ,debau*]y1 by no means3 b !y %all be s laid d[n1 t ^? :o h atta9$ to "s skill ( manag+ ,fire1 may easily compreh5d ! same2 yea ! :ole ,_w w1 ,i hope1 h cause to rejoyce = ?is my fai?full ,communication4 ,& 9 case !re be any t might n f9d cle> & full satisfaction 9 ?is my ,app5dix !y may read my o!r ,writ+s1 p>ticul>ly ^? yet to be publi%$1 :]e9 !y w meet ) a fur!r ,elucidation ( ^! secrets4 ,& z = ^? my good old ,fri5ds :o nev] basely compli$ ) ! ,enemies ( ,art & ,tru?1 to !m ,i am 7z ,i always 07 ready to communicate a %ort] & ne>] way ?an x is fitt+ "h to expose to e ,man4 ,( ! fur!r pr(itable use ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack = ! ,melioration ( ,metals4 ,9 ! sev5? "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 ,i h at l>ge decl>$ h[ our secret ,sal-,armoniack is to be made toge!r ) ! use ( x 9 ! prep>ation ( _m excell5t ,m$ic9es1 hi!rto unkn[n4 ,& because !re9 ,i did n discov] all1 ,i add$ to x an ,app5dix1 treat+ conc]n+ ! use ( ! said ,sal-,armoniack & o!r pr(itable secrets4 ,b =asmu* z ! virtues ( ! said ,sal-,armoniack are great & unfa?omable1 ,i h ?\ght good to add ! second ,app5dix1 :i* speaks ( its use 9 meliorat+ ! mean] metals4 ,i int5d !re=e 9 ?is writ+ to discov] great ?+s1 nei!r %all ! ,worlds +ratitude det] me f s do+4 ,i %all beg9 ) ,saturn & ,jupit]1 & aft]w>ds treat ( ! melioration ( o!r mean] metals1 viz4 ,m>s & ,v5us1 h[ by ,art _! corruptible & combu/ible ,sulphur may be sep>at$ f !m1 & _! pur] "p1 7viz4 ,sol & ,lune :i* are hid 9 !m7 extract$ & made visible4 ,lead & ,t91 to outw>d aspect d mu* resemble "o ano!r1 save onely t ,jupit] is :it]1 = :i* reason ! ,philosoph]s h call$ x :ite ,lead1 ,antimony black ,lead1 & ,bismu? gray ,lead2 because all ( !m l ,lead1 easily melt 9 ! ,fire4 ,conc]n+ ,saturn & ,jupit] 7be+ ! highe/ ,planets 9 ! ,firmam5t7 ! ,hea!n ,philosoph]s h writ mu* 9 _! ,fables3 z among/ o!r ?+s1 t ,jupit] drove 8 ,fa!r ,saturn f 8 ,k+dom1 & made himself ,ma/] ( x & o!r l ,/ories2 9 all :i* !y obscurely h9t$ to u ! transmutation ( ,metals4 ,= ^! ,poetical ,fables ?\gh !y seem trifl+ & fooli% to ^? :o h n atta9$ to any consid]able exp]i5ce 9 ,fire1 s t ( "o ?\s& ,read]s sc>ce "o rea*es ! true gr\nd ( !m1 7?\gh 'tis kn[n !y 7 writ by m5 ( great le>n+ & exp]i5ce7 yet !y ^: und]/&+ ,god enlight5s f9d 9 !m an hidd5 ,treasure4 ,n[ to ! end ,i may n bury ! ,tal5t ,god has be5 pleas$ to be/[ ^u me1 b improve x = ! good ( ! ,_w1 ,i %all "h discov] ! melioration ( ,jupit] & ,saturn to ! glory ( ,god ! ,au?or ( all good1 & = ! use ( all mank9d1 )\t respect ( ,p]sons1 :e!r !y be ,fri5ds or ,enemies3 ! good & virtu\s w )\t d\bt ?ankfully accept ?is my communication1 & to ! ungratefull & unwor?y1 ?is my well-mean+ discov]y ( su* pr(itable secrets w b heap ,coals on _! ,heads4 ,:]e=e x %all n rep5t me ?\gh x %\ld come to ! h&s ( my wor/ ,enemies1 z be+ suffici5tly cont5t$ 9 ?is t ,i am any way in/rum5tal 9 mak+ kn[n ! wond]s ( ,god & nature to ! ,_w4 ,?us 9 ! "n ( ,god )\t envy or rep9+ ,i proce$ accord+ to 8 comm&1 to d good to ,fri5ds & ,enemies1 good & bad3 if ! wick$ abuse any ( ^! secrets1 ,god 9 8 due "t w meet ) !m1 & pay !m 9 _! own ,co94 ,foll[s n[ ! nature & prop]ty ( ,jupit] & ,saturn1 accord+ z !y h be5 discov]$ to me by ,fire4 ,( ! nature & prop]ty ( ,lead4 ,saturn is an immature ,metal1 made up ( mu* gross ,m]cury & little ,sulphur :i* is impure4 ,its ,salt mu* resembles ,salt-pet]1 :i* is ! cause ( its coldness & easie fusibility4 ,:5 its ,m]cury is purg$ f ! impure ,sulphur1 x becomes l ,gold 9 weight1 & may by ,art be r$uc$ to ! col\r & fix$ness ( ,gold4 ,:5 its sup]flu\s combu/ible ,sulphur & nitr\s ,salt f :5ce proce$ its ready fluxibility1 & pi]c+ & dev\r+ nature are sep>at$ f x1 all true ,philosoph]s witness t !re ! ,m]cury ( ,lead may be turn$ to ,gold1 = !y call ,lead _! lepr\s ,gold4 ,n[ z ! ,leprosie 9 ,man proce$s f a cold moi/ & ov] ,salt ,con/itution ( ,blood1 :i* corrod+ ! ,sk9 & ,fle% produces su* an abom9able ,scab ^u ! ,body1 especially 9 ^? p>ts :]e moi/ure mo/ ab\nds1 viz4 ab\t ! ,nose1 ,e>s1 ,eyes1 c4 b :]e ! :ole mass ( ! ,blood is become corrosive1 !re x spreads ov] all ! ,body sp>+ no "p1 b fill+ x ) ,sores & ,ulc]s2 s z at l5g? :]e no pot5t ,rem$ies are us$ to mortifie ?is malign corrosive hum\r1 x de/roys ! ,body & ,dea? foll[s4 ,to cure :i* =midable ,malady1 ! ,anci5ts made *oise ( fix$ ,gold1 z n be+ subject to any corruption1 :i* wise int5tion ( !irs is v prepo/]\sly imitat$ by our ,gal5i/s1 :o :5 !y f9d t _! helpless & unpr(itable ,m$icam5ts want ! desir$ success ab\t _! ,pati5ts1 & t small hope ( sav+ !m is left1 betake !mselves to ,gold1 ,silv] & ,preci\s ,/ones1 = to help at ?is dead lift4 ,b let su* z ^! rememb] t !y w f9d x h>d to answ] ^! _! proce$+s "o day1 by :i* !y onely po/ _! pati5ts out ( ! ,_w3 = :at c ! /oma* ( any man1 b especially ( ! weak & sick d ) ! fil+s or leaves ( ,gold & ,silv]1 or ! ,p[d] ( ,preci\s ,/ones8 c we suppose t ! ,/oma* c draw any virtue f ^? ?+s1 t ! mo/ corrosive ,wat]s w sc>ce t\*8 ,b ?is ha? be5 s (t5 inculcat$ by o!rs1 t x is matt] ( wond]1 t su* fooli% & fruitless +r$i5ts h n be5 long s9ce explod$ & laid side1 be+ inde$ no?+ else b ! %ame & reproa* ( ,physicians2 & all t c be said = !m is1 t !y mu/ be well paid =1 & s help to make ! ,pot boil2 )\t d\bt :5 ! promis$ ,elias ,arti/a %all come1 he w put an end to all ?is unpr(itable /uff1 & in/ead !re=e re/ore true p[]full ,m$icam5ts2 to :i* good end ,i hope my ,purgatory ( ! ,philosoph]s1 ) ! ,six? & ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,furnaces w n a little contribute4 ,?us x seems ,tru? mu/ yet = a :ile be despis'd & oppress'd1 till ,god1 ! tru? x self1 be pleas$ to raise up a mighty ,h]o to deliv] x f ,contempt1 & ,cr[n x ) glory & hon\r4 ,x _c be d5i$1 b "s exp]i5c'd ,philosoph]s1 z ,p>acelsus & o!rs h decl>'d1 t ) ,gold & preci\s ,/ones wond]s may be done 9 ,physick1 :5 fir/ !y be r$uc$ to potability2 b h always condemn'd ! use ( _! compact & fixt ,bodies1 :i* are insup]able by ,fire x self1 & !re=e mu* m by ! g5tle heat ( ! ,/oma*4 ,& inde$ if ^? ,physicians1 :o ignorantly make use ( su* gross & compact ,bodies1 did "k ! liv+ ,gold1 ,silv] & preci\s ,/ones ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & ! due application ( !m to ! sick1 !y w\ld by ?is means get m hon\r1 & n be s injuri\s to _! ,neighb\r1 z !y are1 by exhibit+ su* unpr(itable & hurtfull ?+s = ,rem$ies4 99 99 99 99 99 ,i _c b on ?is occasion speak a ^w ( ! ,leprosie & its cure2 :i* be+ confess$ly a ,saturn9e disease1 may easily be cur$ by ,saturn9e ,m$icam5ts1 su* z are ,black ,lead1 ! ,antimony ( ,wise m51 or ,magnesia ( ,saturn1 be+ duely prep>$4 ,b to return to our ,lead or ,lepr\s ,gold1 & enquire h[ we may be/ rid him ( 8 ,melan*oly ,leprosie1 & in/ead !re( re/ore to him a heal?y sangu9e complexion1 :i* c no way bett] be done ?an by evacuat+ 8 %>p corrosive blood1 or dulcify+ ( x4 ,=1 z has be5 said1 ,lead conta9s a %>p sal-nitr\s ,_s1 :i* corrodes & dev\rs all h>d ?+s1 :i* ! ,anci5ts h intimat$ by _! portray+ him ) a %>p ,sy! 9 "o h&1 & 9 ! o!r hold+ a "y ,*ild1 :i* he dev\rs2 :]e=e also he is call$ a dev\r] ( ,infants1 & a rav5\s ,wolf4 ,:i* rav5\s prop]ty he expresses to ! life1 :5 on ! ,cupel he dev\rs :atsoev] is add$ to him1 & !re=e is call$ an unm]cifull ,fa!r to 8 ,*ildr51 because he dev\rs & de/roys !m4 ,accord+ to all ,philosoph]s & ,a/ronom]s he is ! highe/ & fir/ ( all ! ,planets 9 ! ,firmam5t1 ^u :i* acc\nt ! o!r ,planets & ,metals1 viz4 ,sol1 ,luna1 ,jupit]1 ,m>s1 ,v5us & ,m]cury are call'd 8 ,*ildr51 ?\gh improp]ly1 = !y are 8 ,bre?r51 :i* he dev\rs1 swall[s & de/roys on ! fi]y ,cupel1 except ,sol & ,luna1 :i* ?\gh he swall[s z well z 8 o!r ,bre?r51 yet c he n concoct or dige/ !m1 b is fa9 to vomit !m up aga91 & !y are s f> f receiv+ any hurt 9 ! ,/oma* ( t rav5\s ,wolf1 t !y come =? mu* pur] ?an be=e1 leav+ all _! fil? beh9d !m4 ,s t ?is dev\r+ ,glutton1 not)/&+ ! corrosive acidity ( 8 ,/oma* _c consume ,gold or ,silv]1 b robs !m onely ( _! sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 :i* is ! corrupt] ( ! ,m]cury 9 ,metals1 ( :i* ,p>acelsus excell5tly writes 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum1 :i* ,i h quot$ 9 my fir/ ,app5dix conc]n+ ! use ( ! ,alcahe/4 ,n[ t !re is a great acidity 9 ,lead1 appe>s f ?is in/ance2 because :5 x is melt$1 x pi]ces ! ,crucible1 & runs ?r\gh2 & !re=e ,cupels h be5 inv5t$1 made ( ,bone-a%es1 :i* he _c eat ?r\gh1 b s9ks l wat] into !m4 ,yet !re are also ,crucibles made ( ,coal-du/ & good ,e>? proportionably temp]'d toge!r1 :i* c hold ,saturn 9 ,flux = a ye> toge!r1 )\t ev] pi]c+ !m3 ( :i* m may be se5 9 my o!r ,writ+s4 ,?is !n is ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( ,saturn1 he conta9s mu*1 b impure ,m]cury1 & a %>p corrosive ,salt-pet] ,_s2 :5 he is rid ( ^!1 he af=ds good ,gold & ,silv]1 yet n alone & ( himself1 b ) help ( 8 ,bro!r ,jupit]1 ^: sup]flu\s ,sulphur k9dles ! ,nitr\s ,_s 9 ,lead1 & consumes x2 s t by ?is enk9dl+1 n onely ! hurtfull ,salt-pet] 9 ,lead1 b also ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur 9 ,t9 are bo? consum$ & de/roy$4 ,?is be+ done1 if ! ,t9 ?us mix$ ) ,lead be driv5 (f on ! ,cupel1 !y w yield ,gold & ,silv] en\gh = a compet5t livelihood4 ,if ?\ w\ld'/ be fur!r assur$ t ,lead conta9s a %>p ,salt-pet] ,_s1 :i* by no o!r way c be tak5 f him1 ?an by 8 enemy ,sulphur1 by ^: means x is k9dl$ & consum$1 ! foll[+ ,exp]im5t w give !e full satisfaction4 ,onely by ! way note1 t ?is consum+ ( ! ,nitre 9 ,lead1 does v mu* alt] its ,nature1 mak+ x h>d1 & ( difficult fusion l ,iron1 s t great ,guns may be made ( x4 ,n[ ! ,exp]im5t is ?is3 ,take ( ! fil+s ( ,lead ?ree p>ts1 ( ,brim/one 9 ,p[d] "o "p1 put !m into a ,crucible1 surr\nd$ ) ,*>coal1 s z x may heat leisurely & by degrees2 by ?is means ! ,brim/one w p5etrate ! ,lead1 & mortifie its ,nitr\s ,_s1 :i* is ! cause ( its easie fluxibility1 & at ! same "t ! ,sulphur becomes mortifi$ also1 :i* be=e 0 m fluxible ?an ! ,lead1 b n[ by its union ) ! ,lead1 is v h>d to be flux$4 ,?is mortification or induration ( ,lead1 ) common ,brim/one1 af=ds no ,melioration1 & is onely "h in/anc$1 to demon/rate !re is a ,salt-pet] 9 ,lead1 & t ,salt-pet] & ,lead1 :i* bo? are s v fluxible1 d h>d5 & mortifie "o ano!r4 ,b n[ :5 ! ,salt-pet] t is 9 ,lead is k9dl$ & consum$ by ! ,sulphur t is 9 ,t91 !n "o ,metal meliorates ! o!r1 & ! hurtfull sup]fluity ( bo? is de/roy$1 viz4 ! ,nitre t is 9 ,lead1 & ! ,combu/ible ,sulphur 9 ,t91 f :5ce necess>ily a melioration mu/ ensue4 ,t ,sulphur kills ! ,nitre 9 ,lead1 & makes x h>d1 ?\ may/ yet be satisfi$ ano!r way1 viz4 ,take "s ounces ( ,lead1 melt !m 9 a ,crucible1 & ev] & anon ca/ 9 a little piece ( ,brim/one into x2 cont9ue ?is till ?y ,lead be become h>d & influxible1 by :i* means ?\ wilt be assur$ t !re is ,nitre 9 ,lead4 ,& t !re is ,sulphur 9 ,t91 appe>s 9 t :5 x is jo9$ ) ,lead1 !y k9dle & consume "o ano!r4 ,if ?\ desire/ yet fur!r to be confirm$1 t !re is ,nitre 9 ,lead1 :i* makes x melt s readily1 & fret ?r\gh e ?+2 !n d ?us3 ,take ,lead & melt him r$-hot 9 a ,crucible1 & imm$iately he w pi]ce ! ,crucible & run out2 take ano!r ,crucible & put ,lead into x also1 ca/+1 z soon z x is melt$1 small bits ( ,brim/one ^u x1 :i* w s mortifie ! frett+ ,nitr\s ,_s 9 ,lead1 t he w be no m able to pi]ce ! ,crucible1 b w = a long "t cont9ue r$-hot 9 ! same4 ,if ?is demon/ration nei!r w satisfie !e1 t ! frett+ nature ( ,lead proce$s f a %>p ,m9]al ,salt-pet] ,_s1 ?\ may/ fur!r prove x ?us3 ,ab/ract f two ounces ( fil+s ( ,lead an ounce & an half ( ,oil ( ,vitriol or ,_s ( ,salt 9 a small ,retort1 9 :i* op]ation ! dry ,lead w draw to x ! %>p ,sal9e ,_s1 & t :i* comes ov] w be me] insipid ,phlegm1 reta9+ no?+ ( its =m] corrosiv5ess4 ,! di/illation p]=m$1 take ?y ,lead out ( ! ,retort1 & try :e!r x be become m %>p by ! addition ( ! said ,corrosive ,_s1 b ?\ wilt f9d t ! ,lead has tak5 9 ! %>p ,sal9e ,_s1 coagulat$ x1 & *ang$ x into a sweet ,/one1 9 :i* no mann] ( corrosiv5ess c be ta/$ or p]ceiv$4 ,n[ if ?is be true1 t ,lead c turn su* a /rong corrosive ,oil into a sweet ,/one1 we ne$ n wond] t he has a p[] to coagulate1 hide1 & make invisible 8 own 9-born ,sal9e ,_s4 ,conc]n+ :i* matt] ?\ may/ read m 9 a small ,treatise ( m9e ( ! ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 :]e9 speak+ ( ! ,coagulation ( ,sal9e ,spirits1 ,i obs]ve t ,lead has ! nature & prop]ty ( ,coagulat+ all %>p & corrosive ,sal9e ,spirits4 ,if ?is in/ance h n suffici5tly in/ruct$ !e1 ?\ may/ make ano!r pro( ?us3 ,take ! =e-m5tion$ ,lead1 acuat$ ) ,sal9e ,spirits1 & melt x 9 a tripple ,crucible ) a fire ( ,fusion1 let x be r$-hot 9 ,flux1 & ?\ wilt f9d t 9 a mom5t x w run ?r\gh ?y ?ree ,crucibles1 :i* common ,lead w\ld nev] d1 f :5ce x is cle> z ! ,sun t ! pi]c+1 frett+ quality :i* is 9 ,lead1 proce$s f ! ,sal9e ,spirits coagulat$ 9 or ) x4 ,consid] well ( h[ great use su* a ,lead1 ^: natural dev\r+ ,faculty or ,sy! is s highly acuat$ by ,art1 might be 9 ! "w ( ,transmutation1 if we knew to make good use ( x4 ,! ,philosoph]s writ+ ( ,saturn's %>p ,sy!1 express !mselves 9 ^! words1 ,falx ejus mordax e/1 ,8 ,sy! is %>p or bit+3 :i* h[ x may be made mu* %>p] by ,sal9e ,spirits1 has n[ be5 said4 ,a fur!r enl>gem5t might "h be made conc]n+ ,saturn's ,sy!2 b x %all suffice at pres5t to h demon/rat$1 t 8 easie fluxibility1 & frett+ dev\r+ nature1 proce$s onely f a %>p ,nitr\s ,_s2 :i* :5 ,sulphur has consum$ & burnt away1 mu* ,gold & ,silv] may be sep>at$ f him4 ,( ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( ,jupit]1 :at he wants1 & :at he ha? too mu* (1 & h[ 8 noxi\s sup]fluities may be remov$1 s z on ! ,cupel he may yield 8 hidd5 ,gold & ,silv]4 ,t9 by ! ,hea!n ,philosoph]s has be5 appropriat$ to ! ,hea!n ,god 7or r ,planet7 ,jupit]1 :o has ! next place 9 ! ,firmam5t to ,saturn2 is by ! ,m9]s call$ ,:ite ,lead1 & l x melts ) a small heat1 & easily unites ) 8 ,bro!r ,saturn1 cont9u+ toge!r 9 a mod]ate heat2 b !y no soon] become r$hot1 b _! ,bro!rly love is *ang$ to enmity1 n be+ able to endure "o ano!r 9 a /rong fire1 b ea* /riv+ to get loose f ! o!r1 :i* yet _c be )\t ! loss ( "o or bo? ( _! lives2 s t ?is _! combat may well be comp>$ to ! fight+ ( ! ,peasants 9 ,lapl&1 ^: cu/ome is :5 two ( !m are highly inc5s$ aga9/ ea* o!r1 to suff] !mselves to be ti$ fa/ toge!r1 s z !y _c fly back or run away1 & !n fall to cutt+ & sla%+ "o ano!r s long ) _! knives1 till ! ,dea? ( "o or bo? ( !m foll[s4 ,b to return f :5ce we h digress$4 ,t ,saturn & ,jupit] are ,bro!rs1 ! ,hea!n ,hi/ory in=ms u1 relat+ t ! f\r ,bro!rs1 ,saturn1 ,jupit]1 ,neptune & ,pluto1 _! *ief ,gods1 fell into discord among/ !mselves :i* ( !m %\ld be ! greate/2 :i* conte/ ( !irs 0 at la/ by ! m$iation ( ! o!r ,gods compos$1 !y agree+ to divide ! ,empire ( ! ,_w betwe5 !m4 ,& ?\gh ,saturn 7 old] ?an 8 ,bro!r ,jupit]1 yet 0 he fa9 to cont5t himself ) ! comm& ( ! ,e>?1 :il/ ,jupit] took ^u him t ( ,heav51 ,neptune t ( ! ,sea1 & ,pluto ! ,dom9ion ( ,hell4 ,:i* ,division w n at all seem /range to ^? t und]/& ,nature1 :o f9d t ea* ,bro!rs lot 0 v correspond5t & comport+ ) _! nature4 ,! ,nature ( ,saturn mu* resembles ! ,e>?1 & he makes all ?+s t he takes to him l ! ,e>?2 z appe>s f ! =e-m5tion$ conte/ ) 8 ,bro!r ,jupit]4 ,b ,jupit]1 because inw>dly he is v sulphure\s & fi]y1 !re=e is ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! fi]y ,heav5 prop]ly deput$ to him1 leav+ ,saturn to dig & moil 9 ! ,e>?3 ,:]e=e also ! ,anci5ts h repres5t$ him ) a ,spade 9 8 h&1 !reby intimat+ 8 ,prop]ty ( digg+ ?r\gh or pi]c+ all ?+s3 :]eas !y figur$ ,jupit] ) ,?und] bolts1 & fi]y ,lightn+-fla%es 9 8 h&1 :5ce came t ,prov]b1 ,procul ,jove1 procul ,fulm9e2 ,f> f ,jupit]1 f> f 8 ,?und]-bolts4 ,n[ t ,t9 conta9s mu* ,sulphur1 may be ?us exp]im5t$3 ,take ! fil+s ( ,t9 & p[d]'d ,nitre1 mix & put !m into a ,crucible ov] ! fire1 & !y w k9dle & consume "o ano!r1 s z no?+ w be left 9 ! ,crucible4 ,or x may be tri$ ?us3 ,melt "s ,t9 9 a ,cruce1 & :5 'tis r$-hot1 ca/ 9 "s ,nitre ^u x1 :i* k9dles ! ,t91 ! flame c>ry+ "p ( x away1 & ! re/ is burnt to dross or fces4 ,b n to insi/ on ?is1 x be+ v notori\s t ! greate/ "p ( ,t9 is no?+ else b combu/ible ,sulphur1 ! rema9+ "p be+ a sol> pure ,m]cury3 s t :5 ?is ,sulphur is by art :olly sep>at$ f its pure ,m]cury1 ! same is easily rip5$ to ,gold1 by be+ jo9$ ) cold ,saturn1 :i* ! foll[+ ,praxis w abundantly make out4 ',tis wor? our not+ "h1 t ?is ,sulphur ( ,t9 do? n burn away1 :5 ! ,t9 )\t any addition is put to ! fire1 b do? !n 9 ! heat seize & lay hold ( its own ,m]cury1 burn+ & r$uc+ ! same to ,a%es1 :i* are v h>dly to be r$uc$ to a ,metal )\t "s addition3 nei!r w ,lead jo9 ) ^! ,a%es1 b ?ru/s !m out f him1 turn+ !m to a :ite ,glass2 :i* is ! reason :y s few are f\nd1 :o ) pr(it c sep>ate ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* is 9 x4 ,p>acelsus 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum sai? expresly t mu* ,gold & ,silv] lies hid 9 ,t94 ,we read also ( o!rs t h _h ! ,art ( x1 & h !nce extract$ great treasures ( ,gold & ,silv]2 among/ o!rs ,brus*ius 9 8 ,description ( ,fi*telb]g1 gives u ! ,hi/ory ( a ,citiz5 ( ,eg]1 on ! ,bord]s ( ,bohemia1 "s few miles di/ant f ! ,city ,nurnb]g1 :o _h ! skill ( sep>at+ ! ,sol & ,lune :i* is 9 ,t9 to great advantage1 hav+ be5 enabl$ !reby n onely to build an ,hospital & ,*ur* 9 ! said place1 b also ri*ly to end[ ! same = ! ma9t5ance ( twelve old ,m5 & ?ree ,prie/s 9 ! said ,hospital4 ,?is ,p]son1 ^: "n 0 ,sigismund ,wan1 suff]'d ?is ,art to die ) him1 b )all left a ,prophesie beh9d him t ! said ,art #bjj ye>s aft] %\ld rise aga91 & be made kn[n to ! ,_w4 ,:i* ,prophesie ?\gh ,brus*ius 9 8 =esaid description make no m5tion (1 yet is und\bt$ly true3 & !re is a ,book 9 ,manuscript1 :i* is v common among/ ! ,m9]s & o!r ,artific]s belong+ to ! said ,fi*telb]g1 :i* ,i h se51 & read 9 x ! said ,prophesie1 ?\gh at t "t be+ "y & unexp]i5c'd 9 ! nature ( ,t91 ,i little m9d$ x4 ,b s9ce ,god has be5 pleas$ 9 ?is my f> advanc$ old ,age1 )\t any ?+ ( my seek+1 out ( 8 me] grace & m]cy to reveal ! said ,art unto me1 x ha? giv5 me occasion to call to m9d :at =m]ly ,i _h read1 & put me ^u read+ ! said ,book ov] aga91 :]e ,i f\nd t 8 ,prophesie 0 exactly fulfill$1 = ?is ,sigismund ,wan di$ 9 ! ye> #adfg1 f :5ce to ?is pres5t ye> #affg1 are j #bjj ye>s4 ,?is ,prophesie be+ ?us precisely accompli%$1 ,i ?\ght fit to set d[n "s "p1 ( ! said ,brus*ius 8 ,relation1 f :5ce x appe>s t ,god do? (t5 imp>t su* skill & k to good & hone/ ,p1 :]eby !y are enabl$ n onely to supply !mselves1 b also to make lib]al ,provision = ! ,poor4 ,! words ( ,brus*ius are ^!1 ,wohnsi$el has no extraord9>y ,build+s1 besides a /ately & ri*ly end[$ ,hospital1 :i* 0 built 9 ! ye> #adfg1 by a ,citiz5 ( ! place nam$ ,sigismund ,wan1 ?\gh at ! "t ( 8 build+ ! said ,hospital1 he 0 a ,citiz5 ( ,eg]4 ,he _h to ,wife a ,v5etian ,woman call$ ,b>b>a1 :o _h great skill 9 ,al*ymy1 & 9 p>ticul> ! ,art ( sep>at+ ,gold & ,silv] f ,t91 by :i* means he became v ri*1 & hav+ no ,*ildr51 built ! said ,hospital1 con/itut+ ! ,magi/rates ( ,eg] ,gu>dians ( ! same1 left !m a great ,summ ( ,money1 ) ! ,int]e/ ( :i* !y ma9ta9 twelve old ,m51 & ?ree ,prie/s4 ,ne> ! said ,hospital1 is a v fair ,*ur* built by ! said ,sigismund1 :]e to ?is day a ,picture is to be se51 conta9+ ! ,p\rctratures ( ! ,f\nd] & ,f\ndress ( ! ,*ur* & ,hospital1 ) ! "t & h\r ( _! ,dea?s4 ,?is ,sigismund liv$ at ,eg] ! latt] "p ( 8 life2 & wr\ght 8 ga9full ,"w 9 ! same ,h\se1 :]e9 at pres5t dwells ,&rew ,griff54 ,?us f> ,brus*ius1 f ^: ,relation x appe>s t !re h be5 ^? :o f ! mean] ,metals1 & p>ticul>ly ,t91 h be5 able to sep>ate ,gold & ,silv] ) great ga91 s z to procure great ri*es !reby4 ,we f9d also t 9 ^? times *>ity 0 m ex]cis$ ?an at pres5t1 :5 m5 in/ead ( build+ ,hospitals1 are r ready to conv]t !m1 ) _! ,rev5ues to _! own use4 ,= :i* wick$ness ( ?is ,age1 ,god seems to )draw 8 bless+ f ! ,e>?1 s t ,m9es d n s mu* ab\nd1 nor are s ri* by f> z =m]ly4 ,h[ _m places 9 ,g]many h we kn[n ble/ ) ,gold & ,silv] ,m9es1 z also ) ,lead & ,t9 ,m9es1 conta9+ mu* ,gold & ,silv]1 ( :i* no?+ is to be f\nd n[8 ,& ?is same ,t9 ,m9e f :5ce ,sigismund ,evan extract$ s mu* ,gold & ,silv]1 has n[ = ne> #bjj ye>s yield$ no ,o> at all4 ,ab\t ! same "t also !re 0 a v ri* ,gold ,m9e1 9 an adjac5t little ,city call$ ,gold ,grana*2 :i* is 9 l mann] :olly exhau/$ & lo/4 ,9 ! same ,gold ,m9e1 ,antimony1 also :i* is ! ,root ( ,gold1 0 f\nd 9 t quantity1 z f !nce x 0 transport$ to all p>ts ( ,europe1 b n[ v little ( x is to be f\nd !re1 & t :i* is f\nd1 conta9s no ,gold at all1 :]eas t :i* 0 digg$ !re be=e did ab\nd ) x4 ,9 l mann] ! ,hung>ian & ,transylvanian ,m9es ( ,antimony s ri* 9 ,gold1 :i* fl\ri%$ ab\t #bjj ye>s s9ce1 are n[ q sp5t s z no m ,antimony is to be f\nd !re4 ,s9ce :i* "t ! ri* ,silv] ,m9es 9 ,jo*ems t h be5 discov]d1 :i* yield$ an incr$ible quantity ( ,silv]1 b did n cont9ue long s1 ,god1 = ! +ratitude & wick$ness ( m5 suff]+ x to s9k away2 ( :i* _m m in/ances might be giv5 b ^! %all suffice4 ,b to return to our int]rupt$ disc\rse4 ',tis well kn[n t all unripe ,metals1 :5 by ! viol5ce ( ,fire !y are melt$ & sep>at$ f _! ,o>1 d s5d =? a poison\s ,ars5ical ,exhalation2 yea ev5 aft] !y are :olly sep>at$ f _! ,o>1 !y cease n to exhale poison\s fumes1 ?\gh n comp>able ) ^? !y s5d =? :5 !y are fir/ melt$ f _! ,o>3 z appe>s p>ticul>ly 9 ,t91 = if ,w9e be ov] night put into a new ,t9 ,pot1 x w give a ,vomit ! next morn+4 ,copp] also does ! l2 b ,lead n s mu*1 or r no?+ at all3 :]eas ,iron g5tly purges d[nw>d1 is :olsome & op5s ob/ructions2 = ,iron is onely end[$ ) a fix ,sulphur1 & conta9s no ,ars5ick1 z ,t9 do?4 ,gold & ,silv] conta9 nei!r ,sulphur nor ,ars5ick1 & !re=e ! ,w9e t is put into !m is n at all *ang$4 ,see+ !n t ,t9 has "s ,ars5ick joyn'd ) x1 :i* cause? ! =esaid alt]ation 9 ! ,w9e1 :]eas 9 ,gold & ,silv] x is n *ang$ at all1 because !y are free f all ftid cumbu/ible ,sulphur & ,ars5ick2 if we desire to rid ,t9 ( its poison\s quality1 & make x l ,gold & ,silv] by remov+ its sup]fluities1 we mu/ d x by ,art4 ,we see t ,m]cury ( x self is no ,poyson1 b becomes s :5 sublimb'd ) ,salts or o!rwise joyn'd ) !m1 by :i* means x becomes poison\s & volatile4 ,?is is notori\s1 & all ,*ymi/s believe & ackn[l$ge x1 & we h z mu* reason to believe1 t ! same is ! case ( ,ars5ick & ,cobalt1 viz4 t ,ars5ick w\ld be no ,poyson ( x self1 b by reason ( "s sal9e ,_s joyn'd ) x 9 ! ,e>?4 ,we f9d also t ,ars5ick :5 x comes fir/ out ( ! ,e>? ( a grayi% col\r is no?+ ne> s poison\s1 z x becomes aft]w>ds by be+ sublim$ ) ,salts1 = to make x :ite & transp>5t4 ,= ?\gh ,salts 9 !mselves be n poison\s1 yet :5 ,m9]als are 9 c]ta9 ways prep>$ ) !m !y turn !m to ,poisons1 = e volatile ,m9]al t is joyn'd ) sal9e ,spirits is poison\s1 b :5 ! same ,m9]als are fix$1 !y lose _! poison\s quality & become good ,m$ic9es1 z may be se5 9 ,ars5ick1 ,cobalt1 ,orpim5t & o!r poison\s volatile ,m9]als1 :i* be+ fix$1 by runn+ !m d[n ) ,salt-pet]1 may safely be exhibit$ aga9/ sev]al ,diseases4 ,:i* be+ s x w be easie to inf]1 t if we c fix ! volatile ,sulphur & ,ars5ick :i* is 9 ,t91 we %all n onely take away its ,poyson & make x m$ic9al1 b also make x l ,gold & ,silv]4 ,let ?is !n be laid z a sure f\ndation1 t corrosive sal9e ,spirits are ! causes ( all ,poyson1 mak+ fix matt]s to become volatile & poison\s1 & consequ5tly t volatile immature metals1 z ,lead & ,t91 :5 _! corrosive ,spirits are mortifi$ or driv5 away1 become fix$4 ,x is well kn[n t ! combu/ible noxi\s ,sulphur ( ,metals1 is ! sole cause ( _! imp]fection1 & t ?is combu/ible ,sulphur has no great] enemy ?an ,salt-pet]1 by :i* x is kill'd & de/roy$1 & yet no bett] ,fri5d nei!r1 :i* ?\gh at fir/ sight x may seem contradictorioy1 yet is v true2 = :5 ! ,nit] does consume ! cumbu/ible ,sulphur1 x is inde$ its enemy1 b :5 by ?is ,consumption ( ! naughty ,sulphur1 ! incombu/ible sol> ,sulphur ( ,t9 becomes purg$ f its het]og5e\s mixtures1 we %all f9d t inde$ ,nit] is ! fri5d ( ,t91 z sett+ ! sol> ,sulphur ( ,t9 free f ! captivity ( its noxi\s ,sulphur1 s z n[ x c unite ) ,gold & ,silv]1 & become su* x self1 :i* be=e 0 impossible4 ,?us we see t ! consum+ & mortify+ ( ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 is ! life & deliv]ance ( ! incombu/ible ,sulphur1 & ! corruption ( ! "o1 ! reg5]ation ( ! o!r4 ,to :i* purpose ,p>acelsus speaks excell5tly1 say+ t ,corruption makes ?+s p]fectly good1 = by means ( x ! evil t hides & absconds ! good1 be+ tak5 away1 ! good manife/s x self2 ,:i* is v true ( ,t9 ^: sol> ,sulphur be+ hid & held by its noxi\s ,sulphur1 ! same mu/ be tak5 away1 be=e ,gold & ,silv] c be extract$ f x4 ,:i* sep>ation ( ! combu/ible f ! incombu/ible ,sulphur1 mu/ n be done ) common ,nit]1 :i* is too vehem5t = ! nature ( ,t91 & w\ld de/roy ! good ) ! bad1 b a m mild & prop] ,salt-pet] mu/ be tak51 viz4 t :i* is hid 9 ,lead1 :i* is p[]full en\gh to k9dle & consume ! sup]flu\s ,sulphur ( ,t91 & set its sol> ,sulphur free1 z w appe> f ! foll[+ ,process4 ,:5 !re=e ?\ art m9d$ to set ^u ?is ga9full p>ticul>1 & toge!r univ]sal ,"w1 ,i w\ld n h !e to be too covet\s nor to beg9 ) too great a quantity ( ,t9 9 hopes !reby to become ri* ( a sudd52 b advise !e to beg9 ) onely two or ?ree p\nd ( ,t91 & try :e!r ! ,art be true or no1 & if true :at ga9 may !nce be expect$4 ,& if ?\ f9d'/ x to answ] ?y expectations1 ?\ may/ !n "w 9 z great quantities z ?\ please/1 b if ?\ f9d'/ t ?\ can/ n br+ x to ! desir$ end1 ?\ mu/ be cont5t to g to ,s*ool a little long]1 & le>n to be m a ma/] ( ,fire2 or else leave x (f altoge!r conclud+ ?\ art n pr$e/9at$ to ?is ,"w4 ,x is n en\gh to ?9k ?\ can/ d x1 ?\ mu/ h ! ,art ( x1 else ?y ?9k+ w little avail !e4 ,:at ,i write "h1 is no o!r ?an ! tru?1 ( :i* ! ,read] may assure himself4 ,a ,process = to sep>ate ,gold & ,silv] ) great pr(it f ,t94 ,set on a ,cupel "u a ,muffel "o1 two1 ?ree p\nd m or less ( ,lead1 let x be r$ hot1 !n ca/ into x half an ounce1 "o ounce or an ounce & half ( ,t91 & y'l see ! ,t9 m\nt above ! ,lead1 & ! ,sulphur ( ! ,jupit] w k9dle ! ,salt-pet] ( ! ,lead1 & turn to yell[ ,a%es1 :i* /ill mu/ be tak5 away ) an ,iron ,in/rum5t = t purpose1 z long z any ( ! said ,a%es1 m\nt or appe> on ! surface ( ! ,lead4 ,:5 no m ,a%es appe>1 !n ca/ 9 a fre% quantity ( ,t9 z be=e1 turn+ ! same to ,a%es till no m rise4 ,cont9ue s long ) ! inc9]ation ( fre% ,t91 untill all ! ,lead & ,t9 be turn$ to ,a%es4 ,!n mix ^! ,a%es ) half z mu* ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack1 & by ,retort di/ill ! ,sal-,armoniack f x1 :i* may s]ve aga9 = ! same ,"w4 ,9 ?is ,di/illation ! ,sal-,armoniack1 draws to x ! ,sulphur ( ! ,t91 & turns x to ,fces1 & ! pure "p ( ! ,lead & ,t9 are left 9 a ,regulus at ! bottom1 :i* aft] ,di/illation may be beat f ! ,scori3 & because ! ,regulus ( ,lead 9 ?is op]ation proves some:at flat & platy1 we may lay x cross on an ,anvil1 & /rike x crook$ ) an ,hamm]1 & s ! ,scoria w fall f x1 :i* are c>efully to be kept1 z be+ ( good use1 :i* w appe> h]eaft]4 ,if we desire to make a bett] sep>ation ( ! ,scori f ! said ,regulus ( ,lead1 we may put ! said ,regulus ) its ,fces into a ,crucible1 & hav+ giv5 x a ,fire ( ,fusion1 p\r out ! ,regulus into a ,cone1 & ! ,scori w abide 9 ! ,cruce1 z be+ ( m difficult fusion ?an ! ,regulus4 ,?is ,regulus ( ,lead1 mu/ aga9 be set ^u ! ,cupel1 & :5 r$ hot1 we mu/ put ,t9 to x z be=e1 inc9]ate ! same & ga!r ! ,a%es1 !n mix !m ) ,sal-,armoniack1 di/ill & sep>ate ! ,scori f ! ,regulus z be=e4 ,?is lab\r mu/ be s (t repeat$ till all ! ,lead & ,t9 be turn'd to ,a%es1 :i* w be 9 ?ree or f\r times1 aft] :i* onely a small ,regulus w be left1 :i* we mu/ ref9e on ! ,cupel l o!r ,lead1 & ?us ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* 0 9 ! ,t91 w be left on ! ,cupel1 :i* mu/ be granulat$1 & ! ,gold & ,silv] sep>at$ f ea* o!r ) ,aqua ,=tis4 ,! ,scori proce$+ f ?is ,"w mu/ n be despis$1 be+ m wor? ?an ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* are left on ! ,cupel4 ,?is "w be+ well p]=m$1 e p\nd ( ,t9 w yield "s ,cr[ns 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* ri*ly pays bo? co/ & pa9s4 ,& he t has ! skill to prep>e ! said ,sal-,armoniack by a comp5di\s way1 may expect ! great] pr(it f ?is ,"w4 ,! ,sal-,armoniack :i* comes ov] by ,di/illation1 w s]ve = ! same purpose aga91 no?+ ( x be+ dim9i%$1 b :at abides ) ! ,scori1 :i* by mak+ a ,lye ( ! ,scori may also be sav$1 by :i* means a wond]full ,salt is obta9$1 :i* ab\nds ) _m & great virtues2 conc]n+ :i* we int5d 7,god will+7 to treat at l>ge 9 our ?ird ,app5dix4 ,i _h int5d$ inde$ to speak ( x "h1 b ,i f9d ?is ,app5dix is gr[n too big "u my h&s2 & !re=e %all ref] ! sup]lative great virtues ( ! said wond]full ,salt to my ,?ird ,book4 ,yet to ! end1 t ! ,lov] ( ,art 9 ! mean "t1 till my ,?ird ,app5dix be publi%$1 may n altoge!r be ignorant ( :at great ?+s may be p]=m$ by x1 ,i h ?\ght good to in=m him1 t ,i h (t5 9 my o!r ,writ+s made m5tion ( ?is ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 yet conceal+ its prep>ation1 viz4 9 my ,book ( ,dialogues1 speak+ ( ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,lion's ,blood4 ,9 my ,treatise ( ,elias ,arti/a ,i h call$ ?is ,salt1 ,salt ( ,art1 z also ! ,bi%op & ,high ,prie/ ( ,metals1 & !re at l>ge in=m$ ! ,curi\s1 h[ by means !re( !y may insep>ably conjo9 ,gold & ,silv]4 ,9 o!r ( my ,writ+s ,i h giv5 x o!r names4 ,?is wond]full ,salt ( :i* ,i h treat$ 9 my ,book ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples1 %ew+ x to be t :]e) ,jupit] *ang$ him self into a gold5 %[]1 & got entrance ?r\gh ! ,tiles into ! /rong ,t[] :]e ,danae 0 %ut up1 ?us beguil+ h]1 & begett+ on h] ,p]seus ! ,de/roy] ( ! ,sea-,mon/]1 & ,deliv]] ( ! ,beautifull ,&rom$a1 :om he took to ,wife2 & aft]w>d vanqui%$ ! ,gorgones1 keep]s ( ! ,gold5 ,apple be>+ ,or*>d1 c4 ,?is our ,salt ( ,art is ! ,secret ,*alybs ( ,s5dviogius1 :]e) he extracts ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 & ( x prep>es ! t++ ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,?is our ,salt ( ,art is also t ,juno1 to :om 7z ,virgil relates7 ! ,gold5 ,b\gh broke (f by ,pros]p9a f ! ,d>k tree is consecrat$3 ( :i* ,i h else:]e treat$ m at l>ge4 ,?is ,salt also is our ,pros]p9a ! ,goddess ( ,hell & ,wife ( ,pluto1 & is mu* m ready & h&y 9 break+ (f ! said ,gold5 ,b\gh1 ?an t ,pros]p9a :i* by ,di/illation 7) great toil & lab\r7 breaks (f h] ,gold5 ,bran*es3 = ?is our ,pros]p9a p]=ms x )\t fire1 or any tr\ble to speak (1 & (f]s x up to ! ,goddess ,juno4 ,:i* +5i\s & pr(itable ,"w ,i int5d 7,god will+7 to set d[n 9 my ,?ird ,app5dix2 :]e9 ,i %all communicate to ! ,_w a p]petual ,m9]a ( ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* e "o )\t any great pa9s may 9 /illness "w 9 8 own h\se3 ,= !re is no easi] way to extract ! hidd5 ,gold f all ,metals 9 quantity & )\t fire1 ?an by means ( ?is our ,goddess ,juno1 or ,jovial ,pros]p9a4 ,let ! ,read] :o desires to "k fur!r ( ^! ,poetical ,fables1 read ! +5i\s ,ovid1 & o!rs :o make x _! bus9ess to treat ( !m3 & 9 read+ he w obs]ve1 t ,jupit] is by !m repres5t$ to be ! ,god ( ,fire & ,lightn+1 & ,juno 8 ,wife & ,si/] ! ,goddess ( ! ,air2 :5ce we may ga!r1 t by ! ^w ,juno is to be und]/ood a spiritual volatile moi/ure & watry ,jupit]4 ,n[ ! ,arti/ :o has ,juno = 8 ,fri5d & ,advocate1 may easily obta9 f ,phbus great ,treasures1 z well = ! heal? ( ! ,body1 z ( outw>d ,ri*es2 & ?is is s easie to be done1 & ) s little *>ges1 t ,i d>e n be s bold to write m ( x1 le/ ! wick$ & unwor?y %\ld smell out ! re/4 ,n[ =asmu* z ?is ,app5dix is swoln to a bigg] bulk ?an ,i _h int5d$1 ,i %all ref] ! melioration ( ,iron & ,copp]1 by means ( our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack to our ,?ird ,app5dix4 ,& %all onely say ?us mu* at pres5t1 t ^! two despis$ ,metals1 d af=d m pr(it1 & ) less *>ge & tr\ble ?an ,lead & ,t92 :i* ,process ,i int5d to communicate 9 my next ,app5dix4 ,if any f9d ! tr\ble & *>ges ( ,prep>+ our ,sal-,armoniack too great1 he may attempt ! ,"w ) common ,sal-,armoniack sublim$2 & if t d n fully answ] 8 desire1 he may aft]w>d prep>e ours1 or get x ( ^? t make x 9 quantity4 ,if x please ,god t ,i live ov] next ,summ]1 ,i int5d my self to "w ?is pr(itable ,process ( extract+ ,sol f ,t92 z also to extract ! ,t9ctures ( ,copp] & ,iron ) our ,alcahe/1 9 great quantity1 & to give ! ov]-plus ( ,pr(it to ! ,poor = a ,memorial to ! ,_w4 ,9 ! mean "t ,i h "h at l>ge decl>$ h[ ! sup]fluities ( ,lead & ,t9 are to be remov$1 9 ord] to ! sep>at+ ( ! ,gold & ,silv] conta9$ 9 !m2 & ?is )\t conceal+ any ( ! ,manual ,op]ations !reto belong+3 ?\gh ,i "q n b _m :o may attempt ! same1 w by mi/ak+ "s ,po9t or o!r fail ( _! end4 ,above all1 great c>e mu/ be _h t ! ,t9 be n mix$ ) ,copp] or ,regulus ( ,antimony1 :i* w make ! ,a%es h>d & irr$ucible2 ! ,sal-,armoniack also mu/ be well prep>$1 %>p & p5etrative1 t x may "w ^u ! ,t9-a%es1 & make !m fluxible & r$ucible to ,metal4 ,nei!r mu/ ! ,t9-a%es be suff]'d to lye too long on ! ,lead1 b cont9ually be tak5 away1 = o!rwise !y w become h>d & influxible4 ,9 a ^w1 'tis practise onely & exp]i5ce c make a man ,ma/] ( ?is ,"w1 x be+ impossible to set d[n all p>ticul>s s cle> & di/9ct1 z t ! unexp]i5c$ may n easily mi/ake4 ,9 case !re=e ?is my ,app5dix %\ld seem too d>k to any "o1 let him h pati5ce till my ,?ird ,app5dix be publi%$1 9 :i* ,i int5d to communicate a mu* m easie ,process = extract+ ,gold & ,silv] out ( ,lead1 ,t91 ,iron & ,copp]4 ,!re is also a way ( turn+ f9e ,t9 alone by x self into ,a%es1 by /irr+ x cont9ually 9 an ,iron ,pot ov] ! fire1 :i* ,a%es mu/ be r$uc$ ) our ,sal-,armoniack1 & !n turn'd to ,a%es aga9 & r$uc$1 :i* mu/ be repeat$ till ! great] "p ( ! ,t9 be turn$ to ,scori1 & ! ,gold & ,silv] melt d[n to a ,regulus1 :i* be+ te/$1 leaves beh9d ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* 0 9 ! ,t91 & ! rema9+ ,scori1 or ,dross1 are ( great] value ?an ! ,gold & ,silv] x self4 ,= he :o kn[s to make use ( ^! ,fces z a ,magnet to attract ! ,gold f metall9e ,solutions1 w get great pr(it !reby2 ! said ,fces be+ a ma9 cause ( my publi%+ ?is ,treatise1 because ( _! great & pr(itable use bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy2 =asmu* z ) _! help n onely ,gold & ,silv]1 b also true ,univ]sal ,t9ctures may be extract$ f ,/ones & ,metals3 ,s t he :o kn[s ! use ( ^! ,jovial ,fces may n onely ri*ly ma9ta9 !mselves1 b also lib]ally communicate to ! ,poor4 ,if ,god cont9ue my life1 ,i int5d to und]take ?is pr(itable ,"w my self1 & !nce make "s provision = ! ,poor2 = ,i h already tak5 my leave ( ?is wick$ ,_w1 expect+ ) pati5ce an heav5ly ,guide to conduct me to life et]nal1 :i* ,i e>ne/ly pant aft]4 ,a ,coroll>y1 or ,supplem5t to ! =ego+ ,app5dix4 ,we h se5 9 ! =ego+ ,treatise1 h[ ) ! help ( ,lead1 ! ,gold & ,silv] :i* is hid 9 ,t9 may be extract$ ) our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack2 :i* aft] x has sep>at$ ! said ,gold & ,silv]1 do? /ill reta9 great virtues1 z be+ become a true natural ,magnet1 able )\t mu* tr\ble or fire1 to extract n onely f ,gold1 b also f ! gross bodies ( ,iron & ,copp] _! pure/ ,t9ctures1 :i* 9 !m are bett]1 & 9 great] quantity ?an 9 ,gold x self4 ,:i* ,sol> ,magnet few ,philosoph]s h kn[n1 or ! use ( x4 ,our ,cosmopolita writes mo/ cle>ly ( ! same 9 ! foll[+ words3 ,!re is a ,/eel :i* c extract f ! ,rays ( ! ,sun1 t :i* _m h s\ght & n f\nd4 ,& aga91 ,if our ,/eel copulate elev5 times ) ,gold1 ! ,gold !reby becomes weakn$ almo/ to dea?1 & ! ,/eel w conceive & br+ =? a ,son m fam\s ?an 8 ,fa!r4 ,nuysem5t also speaks ( ?is ,magnet1 b sp>+ly & d>kly1 & ,p>acelsus yet m obscurely4 ,o!rs :o _h ! k ( x1 make no m5tion !re( at all2 fe>+1 'tis l1 le/ ! ,art might gr[ too common1 & be pro/itut$ !reby3 b )\t cause2 = ?\gh a ,man be able to extract ! ,t9ctures ( ,metals1 yet ha? he n !re=e ! :ole ,art3 = ?\gh ! said ,t9ctures be ( great use = ! cure ( all diseases1 yet c !y n display _! virtues ^u ,metals1 till !y be fix$ ) ,gold1 & h obta9$ metallick +ress3 b 9 ,physick1 z 0 n[ said1 !y are v usefull1 be=e _! fixation1 & especially ^? :i* by our ,magnet are extract$ f ,m>s & ,v5us1 = !y purge all t is hurtfull out ( ! ,body1 n weakn+ z common ,purges d1 b /r5g!n+ x4 ,!y also purge by ,sweat & ,ur9e1 & /ill all inw>d & outw>d ,pa9s procure sweet re/1 by reason ( ! ,anodyn\s quality hid 9 ,m>s & ,v5us4 ,s t ^! ,t9ctures ( ,m>s & ,v5us be=e fixation may be us$ aga9/ all diseases ) assurance ( good success2 & :5 fix$1 !y turn ,silv] into ,gold4 ,= our ,magnet robs ! ,dragon 7viz4 ,aqua ,=tis1 :]e9 ,m>s & ,v5us are dissolv$7 ( ! ,gold5 ,fleece he is keep] (1 &1 l ano!r ,jason1 br+s home ! same1 & ) x re/ores 8 ag$ ,fa!r to y\? aga91 & procures to himself va/ & unmeasurable ,ri*es4 ,= ^! ,t9ctures d great wond]s 9 bo? faculties4 ,x is n long ago s9ce ,i took "s gra9s 7:i* ,i _h left ( a =m] prep>ation7 ( "o ( ^! ,t9ctures1 to see if !reby ,i might be some:at refre%$1 :i* inde$ did p]=m all t c\ld be expect$ f x1 b hav+ no m ( x c\ld n p]fect my cure4 ,s9ce :i* "t ,i h _h a great long+ ) ! fir/ occasion to prep>e "s m ( x1 because ,i f\nd t ^u tak+ t small quantity1 my bald head began to be cov]'d ) black curl'd hairs1 f :5ce ,i am v]ily p]swad$1 t _h ,i _h m ( ! l ,t9cture1 x w\ld h :olly r5ew$ me2 & !re=e %all n be want+ to make use ( ! fir/ opportunity to prep>e m ( x1 bo? = my own heal? & t ( o!rs1 & publi% ! wond]full works ( ,god ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,_w4 ,& =asmu* z ,god ( 8 free ,grace has be5 pleas'd to bless me ) ! k ( ?is be/ & mo/ p[]full ( ,m$ic9es1 ?\gh by reason ( my weakness ,i am =c'd to keep my b$1 & mu/ pati5tly wait1 till x %all please ,god to put me into a condition ( prep>+ ! same2 yea ?\gh ,dea? %\ld prev5t me f ev] do+ x1 yet %all ?is be my satisfaction1 t ,i h "h in=m$ ! ,lov]s ( ,art1 :at wond]-work+ ,t9ctures lye hid 9 ^! despis$ ,metals ( ,copp] & ,iron1 & :i* may s easily ) our ,jovial ,magnet be extract$4 ,b let him t und]takes to "w ) our secret ,magnet1 take he$ t he d n make x too /rong1 le/ in/ead ( a ,t9cture1 he draw ! gross ,bodies2 = x (t5 happ5s :5 ! ,magnet is too /rong1 t1 toge!r ) ! ,t9cture1 x draws ! gross ,body1 & especially ( ! ,homog5eal ,metals1 9 :i* ! ,t9cture is s closely unit$ ) ! ,body1 t x is v h>d to sep>ate !m4 ,a common ,magnet draws ,iron1 toge!r ) its ,t9cture1 b )\t sep>at+ ! "o f ! o!r2 b our secret ,magnet draws f ,iron 7its ,body be+ fir/ op5$7 ! ,t9cture onely1 leav+ ! gross ,body beh9d1 because ,iron & ,copp] are ,het]og5e\s ,metals1 9 :i* ! ,t9cture is easily sep>able f its ,body1 :]eas ,gold1 :i* is ,homog5eal1 do? n readily "p ) 8 ,t9cture1 ! ,body foll[+ its ,s\l or ,t9cture4 ,yea a common ,magnet draws ! :ole ,body ( ,iron1 )\t sep>at+ ! ,t9cture1 ev5 !n :5 by ,nature x is made ,homog5eal & fix$ l ,gold3 z we see 9 ,granat-/ones1 :i* are ri* 9 ,iron 7z ^? are :i* are br\ght to u f ,am]ica1 & especially f ,new-,france1 "s 9 great pieces & o!rs small l ,s&7 t !y are gre$ily attract$ by ! common ,magnet3 & yet no ,iron c be melt$ f !m1 =asmu* z nei!r ,fire w flux1 nor corrosive ,spirits dissolve !m2 b _! ,t9cture may easily be drawn f !m accord+ to ! way ,i h set d[n 9 my ,book ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples4 ,9 ,am]ica are f\nd great ,m\nta9s ( su* small ,granats1 :i* be+ ,homog5eal1 w n yield to ,fire or ,/ygian-wat]s4 ,& n[ lately ,i h se5 "s ,m9]al ,e>?s & ,/ones br\ght f ,new-f\nd-l&1 ( :i* !re are :ole ,m\nta9s !re1 :i* nev] any ,man t ,i "k c\ld make any pr(it (1 ?\gh x be c]ta9 t e p\nd weight ( !m conta9s half a ,cr[ns wor? ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b we ne$ n tr\ble our selves to seek = ,treasures 9 o!r ,c\ntries4 ,god hav+ furni%$ all p>ts ( ! ,_w 7none except$7 ) ,subjects t af=d good & abundant ,t9cture1 onely ! ,art ( draw+ !m =? is want+4 ,we d n /& 9 ne$ ( ,gold = to extract its ,t9cture1 because we may h "o z good f ,m>s or ,v5us1 & ) mu* m ease4 99 99 99 99 99 ,b if any ,man has a m9d to draw ! ,gold f su* ,wat]s1 :]e9 x is imp]ceptibly scatt]'d & disp]s'd1 let him put a small quantity ( our secret ,magnet into ! said ,wat]1 & he w see all ! said ,gold pres5tly ga!r$ to x1 & r$uc'd to ,visibility & ,corporality1 ) great pr(it to ! ,arti/4 ,& because _m su* ,wat]s ab\nd+ ) ,gold & ,t9cture1 are f\nd prep>$ by ,nature to our h&s1 )\t *>ges or tr\ble1 ?is %ort in=mation "h may to ! skilfull op5 a door to great ,treasures4 99 99 99 99 99 ,b to proce$ & %ew t !re are su* ,magnets :]e) ,t9ctures may be extract$2 & "h fir/ ( all ,i w in/ance 9 my ,jovial ,sal-,armoniack "h describ$1 :]eby ! ,t9 turn'd to ,a%es is r$uc$2 = :5 ! same ,sal-,armoniack1 impregnat$ ) ,t91 is dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 x becomes su* a ,sol> ,magnet1 :i* c & does extract ! ,t9ctures f ! ,solution ( ,metals4 ,= :5 a little ( ?is ,sal-,armoniack ,wat] is p\r$ ^u ! ,solution ( any ,metal1 %ak5 toge!r1 & set aside1 ! ,magnet1 z 9 a mom5t1 attracts all t's good 9 ! said ,solution1 :e!r x be ,gold or ,t9cture1 to ! bottom ( ! ,glass ( a purple or blood-r$ ,col\r1 & ! ,solution becomes :ite4 ,& yet !re are _m ,magnets :i* are bett] ?an ?is ( ,sal-,armoniack impregnat$ ) ,t91 extract+ ! ,t9ctures f ,metals ) m ease1 & bett] ?an t4 ,! reason :y ,i onely make m5tion ( ?is1 is1 because x is ! product ( ! ,"w "h describ$1 viz4 ! extract+ ,gold & ,silv] f ,t94 ,& to ! end ,i may evid5ce to all1 t ! said ,magnet is ( great] value ?an ! ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* is got f ! ,t92 ,i %all say ?us mu*1 t x is impossible = ! ignorant to believe ( :at great advantage ?is ,magnet is to ^? t und]/& ! use ( x3 = n onely may ,univ]sal ,t9ctures be extract$ !re) = cur+ ! ,bodies ( ,m5 & ,metals1 out ( ,metals & ,/ones1 & t easily & )\t *>ge2 b x c also extract mu* ,gold f ^? ,metals & ,/ones1 9 :i* mu* volatile & spiritual ,gold is hid1 viz4 ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,ea/-,indian ,z9k1 c4 & among/ ,/ones ! r$ & yell[ ,pebbles1 :i* are almo/ e-:]e to be f\nd4 ,conc]n+ :i* extraction ( ,sol f ,s& & ,/ones1 ,i h treat$ at l>ge 9 my ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,n[ t our ,magnet draws to x all ,col\rs & ,t9ctures1 n onely f ,/ones & ,metals1 b f ,vegetables & ,animals1 & do? highly exalt ! same1 may ?us be prov$3 ,dissolve "o ounce ( ,gold 9 ,aqua ,regis1 p\r ! yell[ ,solution into a p\nd ( common ,wat]1 & ?is yell[ ,col\r w no m be p]ceiv$1 !n p\r also "s ( our ,magnet into ! said ,wat]1 & all ! ,wat] w become blood-r$1 & be+ set aside1 ! ,gold1 :i* ! ,magnet ha? attract$1 falls to ! bottom1 highly exalt$ 9 ,col\r1 & ! ,wat] rema9s :ite1 hav+ lo/ all its ,gold1 & may be us$ aga9 = ! l extraction ( ,gold or ,t9cture out ( ,/ones & ,metals 9 inf9itum1 )\t any impair+ ( its /r5g?2 s t ,i may well say1 t nev] ha? a m pr(itable inv5tion be5 communicat$ to mank9d4 ,do/ ?\ desire to exp]i5ce :at our ,magnet c doe 9 extract+ ! ,col\rs ( ,vegetables & ,animals8 !n proce$ ?us3 ,boil ,brasile wood1 ,turm]ick1 or any l ,vegetables 9 ,wat] till x be col\r$1 filt] x1 & p\r a little ( our ,magnet into ! col\r'd ,wat]2 %ake x toge!r1 & ! ,magnet w draw all ! col\r f ! ,wat] to x self1 :i* falls to ! bottom 9 =m ( a v subtil ,p[d]2 ! ,wat] be+ decant$1 & ! ,p[d] dri$1 af=ds an excell5t col\r = ,pa9t]s2 ,brasile wood a br[n r$1 ,f>nabock a light r$1 ,dragons-blood a bright ruby col\r1 ,turm]ick a yell[1 & ,indigo a curi\s ,sky-blew4 ,animals1 z ,co*5ille1 c4 may be proce$$ ) 9 l mann]1 & w af=d f> bett] ,col\rs ?an !y c ( !mselves1 because our ,magnet 7z ha? be5 said7 exalts all ,col\rs :atsoev]4 ,to try ?is ?y self1 ?\ may'/ accord+ to my =ego+ in/ruction prep>e x1 & s f9d by exp]i5ce ! wond]s x w p]=m 9 extract+ ! ,t9ctures ( ,metals1 ,/ones1 ,vegetables & ,animals2 :i* if ?\ do/1 ?\ wilt f9d m ?an ,i h "h set d[n4 ,& if ?\ ha/ no "t to prep>e ! ,magnet ?y self1 ?\ may/ h x ( ^? :o prep>e x 9 great quantities3 ,= because ?is wond]-work+ ,magnet c d su* great ?+s1 ,i h communicat$ ! prep>ation ( x to a v hone/ fri5d1 to ! end he might make x 9 quantity1 & v5d x = ! good ( ! ,_w1 at a ,rix-doll> p] ,p\nd4 ,) ?is ,magnet ,wool1 ,l9n51 ,silk1 ,bones1 ,fea!rs1 c4 may be dy$ or pa9t$ f> m fair & la/+ ?an any o!r way n[ kn[n3 ,*ymical ,physicians1 ) ! help ( x1 may prep>e ! true ,qu9tess5ce ( ,metals & ,/ones = ! cure ( all diseases3 & x w assi/ ! ,philosoph]s to extract ,univ]sal ,t9ctures f all col\r$ ,/ones & ,metals1 ) :i* !y may ?r\ghly & la/+ly t+e :ite metals to ,gold1 & ,cry/al to ,rubies1 ,saphires1 ,jac9?s1 ,em]alds1 c4 accord+ to _! pleasure4 ,9 a ^w1 he :o has ?is ,magnet & kn[s ! use ( x1 ne$s n to read any ,*ymical ,books = all 9 all is compreh5d$ 9 x1 z 9 a %ort "t w be manife/$4 ,?is ,magnet is s great a ,treasure t ! va/e/ ,volumes _c conta9 all its virtues1 x is s]viceable to all m52 yea no subject c be f\nd 9 nature1 t c produce su* wond]full & usefull effects z ?is our secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,great ,books h be5 writt5 conc]n+ ! common ,magnet :i* onely draws ,iron1 ?\gh inde$ its nature & prop]ties be also v wond]full2 = )\t x !re c\ld be no sail+ by ,sea 9 ! ,night "t1 :]eas n[ x is all "o to ,m>r9]s :e!r !y ,sail by ,day or by ,night3 b h[ mu* m highly is our magnet to be e/eem$1 :i* n onely po9ts out to ,philosoph]s1 ,physicians & ,*ymi/s1 ! "r way ?r\gh ! va/ & wild ,sea ( ,*ymical ,op]ations1 to _! desir$ ,port1 ri*ly lad5 ) ! be/ ( ,commodities ,gold & ,t9ctures1 b also directs ,me*anicks to new ways & inv5tions ( obta9+ weal?1 nev] be=e kn[n4 ,inde$ z !re is a great diff]5ce betwe5 ,m>s & ,jupit]1 s also betwe5 ^! ,magnets :i* p>take ( _! natures4 ,! common m>tial ,magnet guid$ ,*ri/ophorus ,columbus to ,am]ica1 t new ,_w ab\nd+ ) ,gold & ,silv]1 besides _m o!r pr(itable ,commodites1 b all ?is 9 a way haz>d\s & full ( dang]1 _m ?\s&s hav+ lo/ _! lives z well by ,sea z by ,l& 9 endeav\r+ to obta9 ^! ri*es4 ,= ,m>s ) 8 ,magnet onely loads & p]swades to ,w> & ,blood-%$1 :]eas ! fri5dly & peace-lov+ ,jupit]1 ) 8 b5ign ,magnet /irs up none to evil b onely to good1 & directs u to a ,l& mu* m ab\nd+ ) ,gold ?an ,am]ica1 :5ce we may fet* ! same 9 peace & quiet )\t fe> ( ,w> or ,blood-%$1 & to ! glory ( ,god make kn[n 8 ,works ( wond] to ! ignorant4 ,& ?us mu* %all suffice to h spok5 conc]n+ ! extract+ or sep>at+ ( ,gold & ,silv] f ,t91 & ! easie extraction ( ,t9ctures f ,/ones & ,metals1 by means ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,n[ = a ,surplus1 & to pleasure ! ,sons ( ,art1 ,i'll take "o turn m 9 ! ,philosophick ,g>d5 & ga!r "s fair ,fl[]s1 to make a ,g>l& 9 hon\r ( ! ,adepts1 t !y may we> x 9 remembrance ( me4 ,! fir/ ( ^! ,fl[]s is ! :ite ,lilly1 ! second ! blew ,violet1 & ! ?ird ! deep ,purple ,am>an?us1 be+ ! *ief t gr[ 9 our ,g>d51 ( :i* ,i int5d to twi/ my ,g>l&4 ,! fir/1 viz4 ! :ite ,lilly appe>s 9 ! beg9n+ ( our ,"w2 ! blew ,violet 9 ! mid/1 & ! deep r$ ,am>an?us 9 ! end ( x4 ,t ,i comp>e ! beg9n+ ( our ,"w to a ,lilly1 is n )\t reason1 =asmu* z our m]curial ,wat] is :it] ?an :ite1 be+ call$ ( ,philosoph]s a :ite1 :it] ?an :ite1 because ?\gh x be a :ite col\r1 yet x excells all o!r :ites1 ) its gli/r+ brightness s f>1 t o!r :ite col\rs comp>$ ) x look v dim & d>k4 ,& because ,god ha? be/[$ ^u ! ,lilly su* afair gli/r+ :ite1 z no ,fl[] c comp>e ) x1 !re=e we comp>e our m]curial ,wat] 7! beg9n+ ( our ,"w7 = its unp>allel'd :it5ess to ! ,lilly ( ! ,field3 ( :i* our ,savi\r himself sai?1 ,t ,salomon 9 all 8 glory1 0 n array$ l "o ( !m4 ,= ?is cause also ! ,philosoph]s always t]m$ ! beg9n+ ( _! ,"w a :ite ,fl[]1 z appe>s 7among o!r in/ances7 f an inscription engrav5 on two ,c&le/icks1 belong+ to a ,cloi/] 9 ,we/phalia1 made by a ,monk & d$icat$ to ! use ( ! ,alt> !re 9 ^! words1 ,non ex ,auro1 nec ,arg5to s$ ex primo ,artis flore sum factum4 ,i am n made ( ,gold nor ,silv]1 b ( ! fir/ ,fl[] ( ,art4 ,^! ,c&le/icks are :ite z ,silv]1 b heavy z ,gold2 :i* may pass = a pr(it t ! :ite 9 our "w is t]m$ a ,lilly or ,fl[]4 ,& t ?is our bright :ite ,lilly do? f> surpass all o!r :ite ,fl[]s :atsoev]1 ! ,philosoph]s 9 ,turba witness :5 !y say1 our ,salt exalts ! :it5ess 9 ,silv] & ! r$ 9 ,gold2 :i* inde$ is ! v tru?1 ?\gh x be n believ$ by ! unexp]i5c$1 because at fir/ sight x seems aga9/ nature1 t "o col\r %\ld die bo? r$ & :ite3 yet t x is s1 ,i "h witness unto ) my ,p51 & hope %ortly to make an ocul> demon/ration ( x to all t are lov]s ( ! wond]full ,works ( ,god4 ,9 ! mean "t we may prove x ?us1 dissolve 9 ,aqua ,=tis "s f9e cupell'd ,silv]1 & 9 ano!r ,vessel 9 ,aqua ,regis "s f9e ,gold1 p\r a little ( our m]curial ,wat] into ea* ( ! ,solutions1 & ! ,silv] w fall to ! bottom :ite z ,sn[2 yea r w be :it] ?an t or any o!r ?+ 9 ! ,_w3 & ! ,gold w be precipitat$ r$ l blood1 & ! ,/ygian ,wat]s are rob'd ( all ! ,gold & ,silv] t 0 9 !m1 by ! addition ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack ,wat]1 s z n ! lea/ gra9 rema9s ) !m4 ,?us ,p]seus1 viz4 ! exalt$ ,gold1 has deliv]'d ,&rom$a1 viz4 ! :ite exalt$ ,silv]1 f ! ,sea-,mon/]1 viz4 ! ,aqua ,=tis1 & tak5 ! same to 8 ,wife1 t is1 radically unit$ ) x4 ,& t our jovial ,sal-,armoniack w d ?is1 ,i hope e're long to demon/rate to ! lov]s ( ,art4 ,! ,bl9d ,_w may le>n f h5ce1 x 0 n )\t reason ! ,philosoph]s affirm t _! secret ,salt1 exalts ! r$ 9 ,gold & ! :ite 9 ,silv]4 ,& t _! ,salt is a ,sal-,armoniack1 appe>s f _! cry+1 ,o our ,sal-,armoniack6 ,o our ,sea6 = _h x be5 ! common1 h[ c\ld !y h call'd x !irs8 ,turba sai?1 ,if ! ,almighty _h n creat$ ?is ,salt1 x 7 impossible to compleat our ,elixir3 ,:i* words are all$g$ by ,arnoldus de ,villa ,nova1 :o sai? t ,almizadir 7a "n ! ,philosoph]s give _! secret ,salt7 is a ,sal-,armoniack1 z appe>s f 8 own words tak5 out ( 8 ,brevi>y ( ,al*ymical ,books1 be+ a ,lett] ( 8 to a ,pope ( ,rome4 8,to ! mo/ holy ,fa!r1 e're ,i acqua9t !e t fir/ ( all ! bodies mu/ be r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]4 ,to und]/& :i*1 ?\ mu/ "k1 t ! matt] ( all ,metals1 & _! ,sp]m is a :ite fume decoct$ & ?ickn$ 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>?1 by a sulphur\s heat2 & accord+ to ! v>ieties ( ?is ,sulphur1 & its quantity 9 ! e>?1 div]s ,metals are produc$2 ! matt] ( !m all be+ ! same ess5tially1 & diff]s onely accid5tly4 ,above all ?+s x is c]ta91 t ! ,workman c d no?+ "h )\t ,salt1 no m ?an an ,ar*] c %oot )\t a /r+ to 8 ,b[4 ,mori5us expresses ?is m cle>ly1 :5 he sai?1 ,take ! ,phlegmatick & ,*ol]ick1 & gr9d ! ,sangu9e ) x1 untill x become a t++ ,heav51 c4 ,! ,phlegmatick is cold & moi/1 viz4 ,m]cury1 ! ,*ol]ick is hot & dry1 viz4 ,sal-,armoniack1 & ! sangu9e is hot & moi/1 viz4 ,gold4 ,obs]ve t ,sal-,armoniack do? n give ,col\r1 b ,+ress1 & prep>es ! matt] & purge? x1 & !n ! ,_s be+ unit$ ) ! ,body1 x ha? +ress1 & hav+ conjo9'd ^!1 x goes (f4 ,= ?is ,salt is an unctu\s fatness coagulat$ by ! dryness ( ! fire1 ( a hot & subtil dry nature1 :i* p5etrat+ ?r\gh all p>ts1 dissolves ,bodies1 & is ! conjo9] ( opposites1 & ( all ,spirits ) _! ,bodies4 ,= ?is ,salt is a volatile ,_s1 a g5]at+ ,/one1 & a help] t[>ds ! production ( ! ,elixir2 because if ?is ,salt 7 n1 ! ,elixir c\ld nev] be dissolv$1 nor h +ress1 nei!r w\ld "o ?+ be jo9'd to ano!r1 or h +ress into ano!r4 ,x is volatile1 & yet jo9'd ) ,bodies1 x is a ,body :i* is hid 9 x4 ,& !re=e ,avic5na sai?1 ,if y put x1 viz4 ?is ,salt1 in/ead ( ,fire1 ,air1 or ,sulphur1 y w n err 9 y\r "w1 because x incl9es x self to e nature & ,almizadir2 t is1 ,sal-,armoniack w alone d ?y bus9ess4 ,& 9 ! ,book ( ,aloms & ,salts 'tis said1 t if ,god _h n creat$ ?is ,salt1 ! ,elixir c\ld nev] be p]fect$1 & ! /udy ( ,al*ymy w\ld be 9 va94 ,he !re=e t works )\t ,salt 7z ! ,allegory ( ! ,wise ,m5 ha? x7 does n att5uate ! dead ,bodies 9 _! ,graves1 & !re=e c nev] expect a resurrection1 c40 ,f ?is ,lett] ( ,arnoldus x appe>s fully1 t _! secret ,salt is a ,sal-,armoniack1 ?\gh n ! common4 ,conc]n+ :i* ,salt ! ,philosoph]s express !mselves v diff]5tly4 ,our ,cosmopolita cries out1 ,o our ,sal-,armoniack6 ,o our ,sea6 & tea*es also ! prep>ation ( x1 ?\gh v d>kly1 :]e he speaks ( ! little fi% ,remora1 ( :i* we are told1 t x is able to /op a great ,%ip "u ,sail 9 h] c\rse2 & we "k our secret ,sal-,armoniack has ! =ce to /op ! ,%ips ri*ly lad5 ) ,gold & ,silv]1 sail+ 9 ! ,sea ( ,/ygian ,wat]s1 & to lead !m :i!r x li/s2 f :5ce x appe>s t our ,jovial ,sal-,armoniack is ! true ,remora ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,i proce$ n[ to ! second ,fl[]1 viz4 ! blew ,violet1 :i* is likewise f\nd 9 our ,g>d54 ,we h he>d h[ by means ( our ,jovial ,sal-,armoniack1 ! col\r ( ,gold & ,silv] is exalt$1 aft] x ha? attract$ !m out ( ! salt ,sea1 :]e9 !y 7 dissolv$4 ,b if ! ,solutions ( bo? ,gold & ,silv] be p\r'd toge!r 9 "o ,glass1 & "s ( our ,magnet be put to !m = to attract ! same1 !n ! ,gold :i* be=e 0 ,blood-r$1 & ! ,silv] :i* 0 s :ite1 d toge!r con/itute a ,violet col\r1 :i* is ! second ,fl[] gr[+ 9 our ,g>d54 ,! ?ird & mo/ beautifull ,fl[] ( all t gr[ 9 our ,g>d51 is ! fair ,fl[] ,am>an?us1 :i* ( all o!r do? longe/ keep its col\r2 ! :ite ,lillies %$ _! ,leaves z soon z !y are ripe1 & ,violets 9 a %ort "t )] & lose _! col\r2 b ! ,am>an?us keeps h] col\r ,w9t] & ,summ]4 ,& ! same may be said ( our metall9e ,fl[]s1 ! ,silv] attract$ by our ,magnet is ! :ite ,lilly1 :i* :5 joyn'd ) our blood-r$ ,gold1 produces our blew ,violet1 & out ( ?is ,violet1 by means ( ! ,fire1 is aft]w>ds produc$ ! fix & p]man5t ,am>an?us4 ,:5 a ,philosoph] kn[s :]e to f9d1 & h[ to pluck ^! ?ree ,fl[]s1 he may well we> !m z a ,g>l& ( ,hon\r4 ,?us mu* ,i h add$ to po9t out ^! ,fl[]s to ! ,sons ( ,art1 & to /ir up a desire 9 !m to pluck !m = !mselves4 ,at ! pres5t1 "t do? n p]mit to add any m1 :]e=e ,i hope ! ,c\rte\s ,read] w accept ( :at he f9ds "h1 int5d+ 9 my ?ird ,app5dix1 ,god will+1 to speak m fully ( o!r l ,fl[]s1 :i* ) ! help ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack1 may ) m ease & 9 great] abundance be ga!r$ ?an ^? n[ m5tion$4 ,i int5d also !re9 to treat ( a f> m pr(itable use ( our secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,= al?\gh our secret ,sal-,armoniack1 :i* by manual lab\r is prep>$ ( two ,contr>ies1 viz4 ,oil ( ,vitriol1 ,_s ( ,salt or o!r corrosive acid ,spirits1 & ur9\s ,spirits1 be ( great use = ! meliorat+ ( ,metals1 & ! prep>+ ( _m good ,m$ic9es1 yet is all ?is b ,*ildr5's play1 if comp>$ ) :at may be done ) our mo/ secret ,sal-,armoniack1 :i* is n prep>$ by ,art1 b creat$ ( ,god1 & may be _h e :]e 9 abundance )\t money4 ,yea1 ! ,philosoph]s say t all m5 h x1 t ,adam br\ght x ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & aft] dea? took x ) him to 8 ,grave2 :i* is ! con/ant ass]tion n onely ( ,hea!n1 b also ( ,*ri/ian ,philosoph]s1 :o h ass]t$ ! same ) _m argum5ts1 among/ :om are ,alb]tus ,magnus & 8 ,disciple ,?omas ,aqu9as1 :o 7 holy & religi\s m51 & !re=e v f> f obtrud+ lies ^u ! ,_w4 ,!re are also _m ,writ+s ( unkn[n ,philosoph]s1 :o ass]t1 t all bo? ri* & poor1 always c>ry ! matt] ( ! ,/one ab\t ) !m1 yea1 t !y br+ x ) !m1 f _! ,mo!rs ,womb3 :i* ?\gh x may s\nd /range to ! ignorant1 because ,man do? n appe> 9 a m9]al =m1 b 9 ,fle% & ,blood1 yet sure x is t ! m9]al virtue is hid 9 him1 = if x 7 n s ,alb]tus c\ld nev] h f\nd ,gold betwe5 ! ,tee? ( dead ,m5s ,skulls4 ,& = a conclusion1 ,i ,glaub] d "h prote/1 t ?is mo/ univ]sal ,sal-,armoniack is able to *ange common ,m]cury 9 two or ?ree days "t1 t x %all be no long] ,quicksilv]1 nor :it5 ,sol ,lune or ,copp]1 b r exalt !m 9 _! col\rs1 & *ange !m into true ,t9ctures4 ,?is ,sal-,armoniack also has ! p[] to fix 7?\gh x be unfixt x self7 all volatile ,m9]als1 viz4 common ,sulphur1 ,m]cury1 ,antimony1 ,auripigm5t1 ,z9k1 ,bismu?1 ,ars5ick1 ,cobalt1 ,galmey1 & o!r su* l 9 tw5ty f\r h\rs1 s z aft]w>ds !y w suff] !mselves to be melt$1 )\t s5d+ =? any smoak1 & may be tak5 inw>dly = ! cure ( _m ,diseases1 conc]n+ :i* ,i int5d sudd5ly to give a full] & fur!r acc\nt4 ,& !re) conclude ?is small ,treatise ( ! wond]full ,p[]s & ,virtues ( our secret ,artificial1 & mo/ secret natural ,sal-,armoniack4 ,! godly & upright w easily appreh5d :at is "h writt51 b ! ungodly nev]4 ,9 our ?ird ,app5dix we int5d to enl>ge on ^! & ! l high ,secrets1 & decl>e ! fur!r pr(itable use ( our ,m]cury ( ,t91 z be+ ! onely means1 )\t tr\blesome or *>geable lab\r to obta9 to an univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,! ,end ( ! ,second ,app5dix4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,app5dix ,,to ,,! ,,sev5? ,,"p ,,( ,,! ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,:]e9 is ,treat$ ( ! ,fur!r ,use ( our ,wond]-work+ ,alcahe/ or mo/ secret ,sal-,armoniack4 ,& m p>ticul>ly1 ( ! way to ,extract ! ,t9ctures ( ,gold1 ,iron & ,copp]2 z well z ( all preci\s & common ,/ones2 & to introduce ! said ,t9ctures aga9 into o!r :ite ,metals & ,/ones1 s z p]man5tly to col\r & meliorate ! same4 ,fai?fully ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut* ,orig9al4 ,c\rte\s ,,read]1 ,9 ! =e-go+ ,second ,app5dix to my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 ,i promis'd ! publi%+ ( a ,?ird ,app5dix1 :]e9 ,i int5d$ to communicate to ! ,lov]s ( ,art1 ! rema9+ ,v]tues ( our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack2 b f9d+ t my ,c&id publication ( s _m great & useful ,secrets are s coldly & c>elesly receiv$ by an ungratefull ,_w1 ,i h ?\ght good to cov] ! same 9 sil5ce4 ,h[ev] t ,i may n be want+ to contribute :at ,i c 9 ?is my ,?ird ,app5dix1 = ! satisfaction ( ! +5i\s ,seek]s & ,lov]s ( ,art1 ,i design to conclude my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa ) ! ,discov]y ( a ,wond]-work+ new-f\nd-,alcahe/1 :i* by its surpass+ ,virtues does f> excell all ^? be=e-m5tion$4 ,:i* new ,discov]y w )\t d\bt be m acceptable to ! ,lov]s ( ^! ,secrets1 ?an to ,treat fur!r conc]n+ ! already ,communicat$ ,sal-,armoniack2 :i* :osoev] %all take ! pa9s to prep>e1 w f9d mu* m ?an ,i h set d[n conc]n+ x2 & !re=e ?9k x n ne$full to enl>ge any fur!r on t ,subject1 9 ! mean "t neglect+ ?+s ( great] & bett] conc]n4 ,i say bett] ?+s1 because ! discov]+ ( ?is ,new-f\nd ,alcahe/ w af=d m light by f> to ,seek]s1 ?an ! =m] c\ld3 ,= :i* reason ,i h ?\ght good to set all o!r ?+s aside1 = to ,treat ( ! ,alcahe/ :i* has n its l 9 ! ,univ]se1 z ,i hope by ,god's assi/ance 9 ?is ,disc\rse to make out & demon/rate4 99 99 99 99 99 ,n[ because ,i "h write ( an ,alcahe/ or ,wond]-work+ ,sal-,armoniack1 ,i ?9k x n improp] to expla9 ! ^w ,alcahe/1 & to make kn[n ! mean+ & importance !re(1 :i* may help u to discov] ! true ,use & ,v]tues ( ! same4 ,"s tell u t ! ^w ,alcahe/1 is a ,corruption ( ! ,g]man ^w ,algei/1 t is to say1 ,all-,_s1 f its v spiritual nature1 & because x r$uces gross ,bodies to ,_s4 ,o!rs by transpos+ ( its ,lett]s1 make a ,dut* ^w ( x1 import+ ha/y or swift runn+1 fly+1 c4 ,n[ we "k t among all ,salts t are 9 ! ,_w1 !re is none to be f\nd1 :i* 9 ,di/illation or ,sublimation do? soon] volatilize ! mo/ subtil "p ( ,m9]als1 ,vegetables1 & ,animals1 & c>ry !m ov] ! helm1 ?an a good ,sal-,armoniack3 ,:]e=e ! said ,"n may well be giv5 to x1 by reason ( its volatiliz+ all ?+s1 & c>ry+ !m swiftly ov] ! helm4 ,& =asmu* z ,i h already spok5 conc]n+ sev]al ( ^! volatiliz+ ,salts1 call+ ! fir/ ,common ,sal-,armoniack1 ! second secret ,sal-,armoniack1 & ! ?ird mo/ secret ,sal-,armoniack1 ,i f9d my self de/itute ( a ,"n by :i* ,i might call ?is my ,new f\nd ,sal-,armoniack1 except ,i %\ld give x ! "n ( ,eagles ,w+s1 :i* ,i am ! r incl9$ to d1 because 9 "s ( my =m] ,writ+s1 ,i h by way ( ,allusion express$ ! said ,volatiliz+ ,salts by ! ,"n ( ,w+s1 comp>+ ! fir/ & weake/ ( !m to ! w+s ( a ,dove1 ! second to ^? ( a ,rav51 & ! /ronge/ ( all to ,eagles w+s4 ,& see+ ! ,sal-,armoniack ( :i* ,i am n[ to ,treat1 is f> m p[]ful ?an any ( !m all1 ,i may well give x t "n1 & ! r1 because ,anti5t z well z ,mod]n ,philosoph]s h giv5 ! "n ( ,eagles w+s to common ,sal-,armoniack2 "s ( !m1 'tis l1 n kn[+ ( any bett]4 ,?us ,p>acelsus sets d[n ! way ( volatiliz+ 8 unripe ,m9]al ,electrum by means ( ! ,spread ,eagles w+s2 & 9 _m o!r places ( 8 ,writ+s1 he calls ,sal-,armoniack an ,eagle1 because ?is ,salt1 ( all ,salts1 z ! ,eagle ( all ,birds1 takes ! highe/ flight1 & !re=e also is call$ ! ,k+ ( ,salts4 ,! ,hea!ns attribut$ a ,fly+ ,eagle to _! *eife/ ,god ,jupit]2 & ! ,holy ,apo/le & ,ev5geli/ ,/4 ,john1 because 9 8 ,gospel he takes a high] flight ?an any ( ! o!r ,evangeli/s1 is repres5t$ ) an ,eagle /&+ by him1 z be+ 8 prop] ,embleme4 ,we also f9d 9 ! ,writ+s ( ,philosoph]s1 ! ^w ,eagle is made use ( by !m to signifie any ?+ :i* by ,art is exalt$ to ! highe/ degree x is capable (2 & !re=e ?is ,sal-,armoniack :i* 9 its flight excells all ^? be=e spoke (1 exalt+ ?+s to ! highe/ top ( ,p]fection1 may well be /yl$ ! ,eagles ,w+4 ,pl9y makes m5tion ( a great & mon/r\s ,bird call$ a ,griffon1 f\nd 9 ! ,ea/]n p>ts ( ! ,_w1 & ( t /r5g?1 z to be able to c>ry away an ,arm$ ,man on ,horseback1 ,horse & all1 to 8 ,ne/3 :i* /rong ,bird is a good ,embleme ( ! surpass+ =ce ( ?is our ,eagles w+1 :i* l ! ,griffon is also provid$ ) /rong ,talons1 ) :i* x lays hold on heavy ?+s1 & c>ries !m away ) x1 z we %all he> by & by4 ,= e good ,sal-,armoniack ha? ^! two ,v]tues1 ( be+ %>p & pi]c+ z well z volatile3 ! %>pness are its ,talons1 :]eby x seize? & lays hold ( ?+s2 & its volatility1 are ! ,w+s ) :i* x c>ries !m away4 ,n[ ! /rong] ^! talons1 & ! l>g] ^! w+s ( ,sal-,armoniack are1 ! m w !reby be effect$3 ,! ,common ,sal-,armoniack is ! weake/ ( all1 our ,secret ,sal-,armoniack is z /rong aga91 & our mo/ ,secret ,sal-,armoniack f> excells !m bo?2 b ?is we treat ( "h1 is by mu* ! /ronge/ & mo/ active ( !m all1 & !re=e may well be comp>$ to ! ,k+ ( ,birds4 ,?is same ,sal-,armoniack may also ) great reason be call$ ,lucif]1 z a=d+ a bright-%9+ ,light to ,*ymi/s1 :]eby !y may discov] great ,secrets3 ,= z ! bright ,morn+ ,/> 9 ! ,firmam5t1 does g be=e ! ,sun1 & gives notice ( 8 ris+1 & !re=e is call$ ,lucif]1 t is ! ,h>b+] or ,br+] ( ,light4 ,& z ! said ,/> do? n only ,u%] 9 ! ,day1 b also %ut ! same1 & br+ on ! ,night1 be+ !re=e also call$ ,vesp]us2 we %all f9d a fit resemblance ( all ?is 9 our ,philosophick ,lucif]1 =asmu* z ! same makes kn[n & discov]s to u1 ! ris+ z well z sett+ ( our ,spiritual ,sun1 & is a d\ble ,key :i* %uts z well z op5s4 ,b to %ew m p>ticul>ly t my ,new f\nd ,alcahe/ or ,spiritual ,sal-,armoniack1 ha? ?is resemblance ) ! ,morn+-,/>1 ,lucif]2 ,i say1 t1 z ! said ,/> u%]s 9 ! ,suns ris+2 s likewise our ,sophick ,lucif] goes be=e our ,spiritual ,sun1 & u%]s ! same ov] ! ,helm4 ,& z ! ,firmam5tal ,sun1 :5 x rise? above ! ,horizon1 do? by its ,light1 & ,vital heat quick51 vigorate & refre% e ?+2 9 l mann] our ,philosophical ,sun1 or ,spiritual ,gold1 :5 by means ( our ,lucif]1 x is br\ght f "u its e>? or d>k ,*aos1 quick5s & rejoices :atsoev] is conta9'd )9 ! compass ( our ,sophick ,heav54 ,& z 9 ! ,heav5s ! ,sun's ris+ foll[s soon aft] ! appe>+ ( ! ,morn+-,/>1 foll[+ ! same1 z x 71 at ! heels2 s likewise our ,lucif]1 :5 by ! ,arti/s1 ,%e is joyn$ ) ! d>k ,*aos1 9 :i* ! ,sophick ,gold lies hid1 & beg9s to feel ! ,fire1 swiftly comes ov] 7= su* is ! nature ( an ,alcahe/7 & br+s tid+s ( ! ,philosophick ,suns ris+1 :i* inde$ foll[s x at ! heels4 ,aga91 ,z ! ,sun ( ! ,firmam5t1 leisurely foll[s ! ,morn+ ,/>1 n leap+ =? all at once2 s our ,sophick ,lucif] br+s ov] ,gold1 n all at once1 b g5tly & by degrees1 at fir/ appe>+ v little1 & aft]w>ds discov]+ x self m & m1 till at la/ x %9e =? 9 its full ,m]idian ,glory4 ,nei!r ought x to be ?\ght /range1 t ,i comp>e our ,alcahe/ to ,lucif]1 our ,gold to ! ,sun1 & our ,alembeck or ,vessel to ,heav52 see+ t o!rs h done ! same be=e me1 & p>ticul>ly ,h]mes ,trismegi/us ! ,fa!r ( all ,philosoph]s1 has made use ( ?is ,allegorical way ( express+ himself 9 ! description ( 8 ,univ]sal ,t9cture1 z may be se5 9 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table at ! latt] end ( ,mirac4 ,mundi4 ,?us ! ,read] may see h[ ! ,philosoph]s ( old took pleasure to repres5t _! high ,secrets 9 ,p>abolical expressions2 :i* may fur!r be trac$ 9 ,mori5us 8 ,description ( ! ,univ]sal ,t9cture1 9 ,p>acelsus 8 ,book entitl$ ,clum ,philosophorum1 :i* conta9s great ,secrets conc]n+ ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 b mu* 9 ,symbolical1 & ,allegorical expressions4 ,b to return to our ,alcahe/1 ^: "n imports a /rong ,_s :i* lays hold ( ,heavy & fix ?+s c>ry+ !m upw>ds ) x self1 t is ,volatiliz+ !m4 ,! ,eagle1 z a ,k+ ( ,birds1 seize? ,h5s1 ,gees1 ,h>es1 c4 ) 8 ,talons1 & c>ries !m up to 8 ,ne/2 b z = :at ,pl9y writes ( ! ,griffon1 seems r an ,allegory ?an a true ,hi/ory1 because ,pl9y among o!r ?+s relates ( ?is ,bird1 t ) h] /rong ,talons %e digs up ,gold f out ( ! high ,m\nta9s & ,rocks1 & makes h] ,ne/ ) x3 ,n[ h[ improp] ?is is = a ,bird to make h] ,ne/ ) ,gold1 & n r ) ,fea!rs & o!r s(t mat]ials1 is app>5t en\gh at fir/ sight4 ,:]e=e we may safely conclude1 t ! ,anci5ts by ?is great & /rong ,bird1 h d5ot$ to u a viol5t & high volatil ,alcahe/1 su* z ours is1 :i* lays hold n only ( ! ,spiritual1 b also ( ! ,corporal ,gold :i* is 9 ,metals1 ,/ones & ,rocks1 & plucks up ! same ) its %>p ,talons1 & ) its /rong ,w+s c>ries up ! same to ! tops ( ,m\nta9s1 !re to make h] ,ne/4 ,?us we see h[ ?is ,/ory may be v]ifi$3 ,= inde$ ! ,talons ( our ,alcahe/ are mu* %>p]1 & h] ,w+s mu* /rong]1 ?an ^? ( ! ,eagle or ,griffon2 = :5 we p\r ! same ^u any col\r'd ,metals or ,/ones 9 a ,glass plac$ 9 a heat ( ,s&1 x pres5tly lays hold ( !m1 & digs up n only ! fix ,gold t is 9 !m1 b also all _! fix & volatile ,t9cture1 & c>ries x to ! top ( an high ,m\nta91 t is ! head ( ! ,alembeck4 ,nor do? x only ex]t its p[] ^u imp]fect ,metals1 or ^u ,s& & ,fl9ts1 :i* are ( a ,dissimil> & ,het]og5e\s nature1 & !re=e m easily sep>able1 b %ews =? also its surpass+ /r5g?1 ^u six ,gold & h>d preci\s ,/ones1 :i* are ,homog5e\s & ( v difficult ,sep>ation1 p5etrat+ _! compact & %ut-up ,bodies1 draw+ f !m _! fix$ ,t9ctures or ,s\ls1 & c>ry+ !m up to ! tops ( ,olympus4 ,nei!r do? x only extract ,t9ctures f dissolv$ ,metals & p[dr$ ,/ones1 b also f ^? t are :ole & entire1 robb+ !m ( _! ,t9ctures )\t de/roy+ ! frame & figure ( _! ,bodies1 :i* inde$ is wond]ful4 ,& z x ?us extracts ^! ,t9ctures1 s x c wond]fully introduce ! same aga9 into o!r h>d & compact ,bodies3 ,all :i* x p]=ms by reason ( its surpass+ subtile & pi]c+ nature2 z be+ nei!r ,e>?1 ,wat]1 nor ,air1 b a me] ,fire1 p5etrat+ all ?+s1 & :i* no?+ c )/& or resi/4 ,take ?is in/ance ( x2 ,fill a ,glass-body ) ,e>?1 ,wat]1 or ,air1 & y'll f9d t none ( !m w be able to p5etrate ! ,glass1 b put ,fire into x1 & x w pi]ce ! same )\t ! lea/ resi/ance4 ,:]e=e ! ,philosoph]s speak+ ( our ,secret ,fire1 say3 ,our ,fire is /rong] ?an ! ,common1 because x turns ,gold t is mo/ fix into a me] ,_s1 :i* common ,fire c no way p]=m4 ,all m5 "k t ,gold _c be de/roy$ by any common ,fire1 :]eas our secret ,fire c>ries ov] ,gold 9 =m ( a ,_s1 z if x 7 a volatile ,m]cury3 ,judge !n :e!r ?is be n a wond]ful ,fire1 :i* z x 7 9 a mom5t1 makes fix ,gold spiritual & potable4 ,we read 9 ! ,scriptures1 t ! ,israelites =c$ ,a>on1 9 ,moses's abs5ce1 to make !m a ,gold5 ,calf = to ,wor%ip2 & t :5 ,moses 0 come d[n f ! ,m\nt1 & saw ! ,*ildr5 ( ,israel danc+ ab\t ! ,gold5 ,calf1 8 ang] 0 k9dl$ aga9/ !m1 & burn+ ! ,calf ) fire1 he gr\nd x to p[d] & /rew$ x ^u ! wat]1 & made ! ,*ildr5 ( ,israel to dr9k ( x1 ,exod4 #cb4 #ai1 #bj4 ,n[ :e!r x 0 by ,art1 or by ! imm$iate p[] ( ,god t ,moses s burnt ! ,gold5 ,calf1 t ! ,israelites c\ld dr9k x d[n1 we w n n[ dispute2 ?us mu* we "k1 t x c\ld nev] be done ) common wood or ,coal fire4 ,besides1 we "k t ,moses 0 n defective 9 any ?+ ( ,art or ,k1 z hav+ be5 educat$ & in/ruct$ 9 ! ,royal ,s*ool ( ,ph>aoh1 9 :i* true ,philosophy1 ,a/ronomy1 ,magick1 ,al*imy1 & ,physick at t "t greatly fl\ri%$4 ,we read ( ! ,holy ,apo/le & ,evangeli/ ,/4 ,john1 a ?+ no less surprizng & wond]ful1 viz4 t he turn'd ,rods to ,gold1 & common ,/ones into ,gems1 :i* he di/ribut$ to ! ,poor2 z is expre/ 9 ! ,lat9 ,hymn ! ,roman ,*ur* s+s 9 hon\r ( t ,evangeli/1 on ! ,fe/ival-day appropriate to him1 ,i am n ignorant t "s are ( op9ion t ,/4 ,john c\ld nev] d ?is by art1 because he did n make use ( ! prop] matt] = ,transmutation1 b by ! imm$iate p[] ( ,god1 :i* ,i w n n[ det]m9e2 only ?is ,i c say1 & if ne$ 71 make an ,ocul> demon/ration ( x1 t out ( ,wood1 & o!r ,vegetable & ,animal subjects1 none except$1 good ,gold1 abid+ all pro(s may be made1 ?\gh ) m ease out ( "o ,subject ?an ano!r4 ,= inde$ ! ,pr9ciples ( ,metals are z well to be f\nd 9 ,vegetables & ,animals z 9 ,m9]als1 ?\gh some:at m remote & invisible1 ?an 9 ^!4 ,t ,wood conta9s a ,sulphur l to t :i* is f\nd 9 ,metals1 none c d5y1 & ,i h demon/rat$ 9 _m places ( my ,books2 nei!r is x de/itute ( ,m]cury & ,salt4 ,:]e=e ,i "h op5ly pr(ess1 by an impulse f ,god & ,tru?1 t x is no h>d ?+ = me1 out ( all ,vegetable & ,m9]al ,subjects to make good ,gold1 by means ( our fi]y maturat+ ,_s1 to :i* 9 ?is ,treatise ,i h giv5 ! names ( ,alcahe/1 ,eagles w+s1 ,griffons talons1 & ,lucif]4 ,! ,anci5t ,philosoph] ,artephius1 has n specifi$ ! "t1 9 :i* 8 ,secret fire c maturate ! true subject ( ! ,/one1 & br+ x to p]fection4 ,pontanus sai? x may be done 9 a %ort "t1 & ) small *>ges4 ',tis probable t ,moses sc>ce sp5t "o day 9 burn+ ! ,gold5 ,calf ) ! ,sophick fire2 nei!r is x likely t ,/4 ,john made any long "w1 ( *ang+ ,wood into ,gold1 & common into preci\s ,/ones4 ,if ,miriam1 ,a>on's ,si/]1 c\ld 9 ?ree days "t compleat ! ,philosoph]s ,/one f beg9n+ to end1 7accord+ to ! ,te/imony ( ,philosoph]s7 :y may n !re su* enlightn$ ,p]sons be f\nd at ?is day among good ,*ri/ians t c d ! same8 ,! same ,god :o gave ?is k to ,moses & ,miriam1 z also to ! ,evangeli/ ,/4 ,john1 he lives /ill1 & cease? n by 8 ,holy ,_s1 to enlight5 8 ,elect1 )\t any ,v]bal ,disputes1 read+ ( ,books1 ,lab\r1 ,we>9ess1 or ,*>ges1 9 all ,div9e & ,et]nal1 z well z ,temporal & ,natural ?+s1 & to lead & conduct !m to _! desir$ end4 ,:]e=e all ought 9 ! fir/ place to beg ( ,god 8 ,light1 ,und]/&+1 & ,wisdom1 z ,salomon did1 & n to seek aft] va9 & p]i%able ,ri*es1 by :i* means !y w\ld obta9 mu* m ?an !y ev] c by _! own will+ & runn+4 ,i ,john ,glaub] affirm x boldly1 t ) our secret fire1 ,i c 9 ! space ( ?ree h\rs1 make pure natural fix ,gold to be z volatile z any ,_s ( ,w9e c be2 & aga9 9 tw5ty f\r h\rs-"t1 turn ! said spiritualiz$ & exalt$ ,gold1 into a fix transp>5t1 spiritual1 sweet1 t++ ,c>buncle3 & ?is 9 ! way ( ,nature1 to ! wond] & a/oni%m5t ( ! ignorant ,covet\s ,*ildr5 ( ?is _w1 t walk 9 d>kness2 & yet 7z ,*ri/ sai?7 are wis] 9 _! ,g5]ation ?an ! ,*ildr5 ( ,light4 ,let ?is suffice :at we h "h spok5 conc]n+ ! p[] & great v]tue ( our ,alcahe/1 9 prep>+ ( ,m$ic9es & ,univ]sal ,t9ctures1 viz4 t :atev] ,metals1 common or preci\s ,/ones1 are put into x1 x imm$iately does volatilize ! same1 & br+s !m ov] ! helm1 c>ry+ !m upw>ds1 to :at height we please2 = sure x is t ! high] ,metals m\nt 9 di/illation or sublimation ! pur] !y are4 ,:5 n[ su* pure & !rial ,spirits1 are aga9 fix$1 !n !y are no m gross ,metallick ,bodies z be=e1 b ,spiritual ,bodies1 & ,bodily ,spirits2 to ! ,eye ,cl>ifi$ ,bodies1 b inde$ & 9 tru? ,conc5tr$ ,spirits1 :i* p5etrate all h>d ?+s :atsoev]1 pass ?r\gh lock'd ,gates1 & take away :at please? !m2 & z !y c )\t op5+ ! door take out any ?+1 s c !y 9 l mann] br+ 9 ! same aga94 ,z = in/ance1 ,i draw ! ,col\r f ,gold1 & introduce ! said ,t9cture into ,silv]1 be+ a fix pure & :ite ,body1 9 :i* ?is ,metall9e ,_s takes up its abode2 & ! pure body ( ,silv] gre$ily attracts ! ,t9cture1 because %e /&s 9 ne$ ( x2 nei!r inde$ c ! por\s body ( ,silv]1 resi/ or keep out ?is pi]c+ ,_s1 b passe? ?r\gh w>m+ & t9ctur+ h] ?r\gh\t1 & fill+ h] pores ) ,sol> ,t9cture1 communicates to h] n only ! col\r & weight1 b also ! nature & prop]ty ( ,gold4 ,take ano!r ,example3 ,extract ) our ,alcahe/ by ,di/illation ! fix ,t9cture out ( ,granates 7n pulv]iz$1 b :ole z !y come to h&1 & t = reasons h]eaft] m5tion$7 :i* extraction may be p]=m$ 9 half an h\rs-"t1 because our ,lucif] c pass ?r\gh %ut gates4 ,:5 n[ ?\ ha/ caught ?is ,t9cture 9 our ,helli% ,_s1 !n ?\ ha/ x at comm&1 & x mu/ obey !e4 ,if !n our fi]y ,magnet be able to extract ! ,t9cture f h>d ,/ones1 )\t break+1 or de/roy+ _! bodies1 x c z easily introduce ! same aga9 into any h>d1 :ite /ony body1 & col\r ! same1 light or deep1 z please? !e be/4 ,= in/ance ?\ drawe/ ! col\r f ,granates1 :i* inde$ d sup]ab\nd ) t9cture1 :i* r5d]s !m opac\s1 & !re=e less e/eem$2 = we f9d t a ,ruby be+ ( a light] col\r1 t is less ab\nd+ ) ,t9cture ?an a ,granate1 is mu* m valu$1 ^: ,bodies nev]!less d 9 all ?+s exactly resemble "o ano!r1 diff]+ only by reason ( m or less ,t9cture4 ,inde$ :]e ! bodies diff] 9 h>dness & cle>ness1 !re ! case is alt]'d2 b :5 ! body is fixe1 & c endure ! fire1 onely 'tis d>k5$ by too mu* ,t9cture1 ?is may easily be m5d$ by art1 onely by extract+ or tak+ away "s "p ( its ,t9cture1 :i* w r5d] x ( a bright] col\r4 ,:i* extraction ( ,t9ctures1 & ! introduc+ ( !m aga9 into pale or :ite bodies1 may be practis'd ^u all preci\s ,/ones1 & to v great pr(it4 ,= example1 ,i draw1 by means ( our secret fire1 ! ,t9cture out ( ,gold or ,granates1 & ,introduce ! same into ano!r :ite ,/one1 :i* mu/ be fix1 t is1 su* an "o1 :i* :5 made r$ hot1 do? n become s(t or fall to %iv]s1 b reta9s its =m] h>dness1 z all ^? d :i* are call$ preci\s1 because ! fire c nei!r consume nor sep>ate _! p>ts1 su* z ,diamonds1 ,rubies1 ,granates1 ,saphires1 ,hyac9?s1 ,emralds1 ,topases1 ,*rysolites1 ,ame?i/s1 c4 ,all :i* are coagulat$ ( "o & ! same wat]1 & t9ctur$ ) ! same col\r2 = ?\gh _! col\rs diff]1 t proce$s only f ! great] or less] quantity or purity ( _! ,t9ctures1 _! col\rs1 z well z _! bodies proce$+ f "o pr9ciple4 ,& ! same mu/ be und]/ood ( all ,metals2 = ,gold has no bett] orig9al ?an ,iron or ,copp]1 save only t by long di/illation 9 ! ,e>?1 x is bett] purifi$ & rip5$4 ,obs]ve only t 9 ?is op]ation y d n take ,cri/als1 ,b]yls1 or any o!r ,/ones :i* gr[ s(t & crumble to pieces :5 !y are made r$ hot4 ,"s ,jewell]s "k ) ! help ( ,fire1 to m5d "s preci\s ,/ones ^: col\rs are n bright & cle> en\gh3 ?us !y burn away ! col\r t is 9 ,saphires & ,ame?i/s1 mak+ !m :ite l ,diamonds1 _! col\rs be+ volatile1 & !re=e may be tak5 away by ,fire1 b !y c n introduce o!r col\rs in/ead ( ^? !y h rob'd !m (4 ,nei!r are !y able to burn yell[ ,diamonds to a :it5ess1 not)/&+ t ,art has be5 mu* s\ght aft]3 ,b our ,alcahe/ c easily p]=m ?is ,ma/]-piece1 = z mu* z x1 l a subtil pi]c+ fire1 c pass & repass ?r\gh %ut doors )\t imp$im5t1 :]eas all gross1 corporal ?+s are fa9 to /& )\t4 ,= :i* reason ,i h giv5 our secret ,fi]y ,_s1 ! "n ( ,lucif]1 ( :i* ,artephius speaks ?us3 ,our ,fire is moi/ & dry1 x pi]ces all ?+s1 dissolves1 volatilise?1 & also fixe? !m2 x is natural1 unnatural1 & sup]natural3 ,= ?\gh ,nature make ,gold & ,preci\s ,/ones 9 ! ,e>?1 yet do? x n af=d u su* a sup]natural ,fi]y ,_s or ,/one ) :i* we at our pleasure c make ,gold & ,preci\s /ones ( ,e>?4 ,!re=e x is ,art t br+s ?+s high] & fur!r ?an ,nature c1 & yet ! ,arti/ _c g beyond ,nature1 except he h fir/ le>nt to "k ,nature & tak5 8 ,pr9ciples f h]4 ,n[ we "k t ,spirits1 :e!r !y be hot or cold1 light or d>k1 good or evil1 are ( m p[] & efficacy ?an gross ,bodies1 = :i* reason ,god1 :o is ,light & ,life1 & 8 ,adv]s>y ,satan1 :o is ,dea? & ,d>kness1 h s great p[]3 ,?\gh inde$ ! ,d>kness ha? no m p[] ?an ! ,light all[s or p]mits x to h3 ,= ! ,light rules ov] ! ,d>kness1 s z ! ,d>kness c d no?+ aga9/ ! ,light1 ( :i* matt] ,i int5d1 ,god will+1 to ,treat fur!r 9 my second & ?ird ,purgatory4 ,9 ! mean "t we h "h %ew$1 h[ by ,art su* p[]ful ,spirits may be prep>$1 z c effect ?+s sup]natural2 = :i* reason1 among/ o!rs1 ,i h giv5 our ,alcahe/ ! "n ( ,lucif]3 = ,lucif] 0 9 ! beg9n+ ) ,god1 an ,angel ( ,light1 :]eas n[ he is ca/ into utt] ,d>kness2 s likewise our ,incomp>able ,wond]-work+ ,alcahe/ 9 its fir/ prep>ation1 is a bright ,fi]y ,_s ( ,light1 b aft] its coagulation1 x becomes a _s ( ,cold & ,d>kness1 b9d+ all volatile ,spirits1 :]eas be=e x made all fix ?+s volatile & spiritual4 ,:i* t ,i may m fully evid5ce to ! ,ignorant & ,incr$ul\s1 ,i %all give an ,in/ance !re( fir/ 9 ,gold1 & !n 9 ,preci\s ,/ones4 ,a ,,process1 ,to draw ! fix ,t9cture f ,gold1 & to make x ,spiritual & ,potable1 fit = ! ,physicians use1 & t easily1 9 a %ort "t1 )\t any consid]able ,*>ges2 & h[ ! same exalt$ ,spiritual ,gold may be *ang$ into a cl>ifi$1 transp>5t1 t++1 fix ,c>buncle4 ,take ( ! fil+s ( ,gold1 or beat5 ,gold an ounce & half1 or an ounce & qu>t]1 put x into a little1 b /rong ,glass body1 p\r ^u x two or ?ree ounces ( our be/ ,alcahe/1 fit a head to x1 clos+ x well ) a pap] dipt 9 ,oyl1 apply a great ,recipi5t1 & lute x v c>efully1 = :5 ! ,_s comes ov]1 x passe? ) great viol5ce1 & se>*es e :]e = v5t1 be+ ! mo/ subtil ( ,spirits1 & v fi]y )all3 ,:]e=e take great c>e t y\r ,lute be good1 or else y w nev] be able to reta9 ?is ,corrosive fi]y _s4 ,! ,vessel mu/ /& 9 ,s&1 & a v g5tle ,fire adm9i/r$ at fir/1 t our secret _s may by degrees gr[ w>m 9 ! ,glass1 & n be too sudd5ly heat$1 = 9 t case x w\ld be apt to fly away )\t its prey3 ,b if y proce$1 z is direct$1 !n our moi/ fire w lay hold ( ! ,gold1 & c>ry x ov] 9 =m ( a ,_s1 b leisurely & by degrees1 at fir/ only ( a yell[ col\r1 :i* aft]w>ds comes high] & high]4 ,t[>ds ! latt] end ! fire mu/ be encreas$1 till ! bottom ( ! ,glass be r$ hot1 at :i* "t ! heavy spirits w come ov]1 br++ ! heavy ,corporal ,gold ov] ) !m1 a r$ fix salt /ay+ beh9d1 :i* is ( great use 9 ,physick & ,al*imy1 z we %all see h]eaft]4 ,! yell[ _s1 z well z ! r$ salt1 may1 )\t any fur!r prep>ation be us$ outw>dly & inw>dly 7! /r5g? ( !m be+ qualifi$ ) ,wat]1 or o!r ,liquors7 & by reason ( _! a/r+5t prop]ty1 corroborate ! ,/oma* ( su* z are old & cold1 procure ,appetite1 consume t\gh ,phlegm & slimy ,matt] 9 ! /oma*1 help ,concoction & /r5g!n ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & all outw>d & inw>d p>ts ( ! ,body2 op5 all ,ob/ructions1 by reason ( ! fi]y subtil sal9e _s joyn'd ) !m1 p5etrat+ & cleans+ ! :ole ,body1 & p]=m all t c be expect$ f a true ,potable ,gold4 ,b 9 ord] to our ,metallick ,transmutation1 ?is ,sol> _s mu/ be r$uc$ to a fix1 sweet1 transp>5t1 & all p5etrat+ ,/one2 ! way & mann] ( do+ :i*1 we %all decl>e h]eaft]4 ,n[ 9 case we w\ld h ?is our ,gold5 _s1 to produce m wond]ful effects 9 ,physick1 z well z 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 !n proce$ ?us3 ,take ( ,gold "o "p1 ( ! ,m>tial ,regulus ( ,antimony two p>ts1 melt !m toge!r1 p\r !m =?1 & ! ,gold w be :ite & brittle2 pulv]ize ! ,mass1 & put x into a small ,glass body1 & p\r ^u x ?ree times z mu* ( our fi]y ,alcahe/1 & by degrees ab/ract ! same1 & y'll h a high] & bett] ,t9cture ?an f ! ,gold alone4 ,= ,antimony is ! ,aries ( ! ,*ymi/s1 :]e9 ,sol ha? its exaltation4 ,?is r$ ,oyl ( ,gold & ,antimony1 may easily be *ang$ into an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture1 by means ( our ,ca?olick ,coagulator4 ,& z we h "h taught1 h[ ,gold1 ei!r alone1 or ) ,antimony1 may be br\ght ov]1 ! same may be said ( ! ,t9ctures ( ,iron & ,copp]1 :i* h surpass+ ,v]tues 9 ,physick z well z ,al*imy4 ,we proce$ n[ to %ew h[ ) our ,alcahe/1 ! ,t9ctures ( ,common & ,preci\s ,/ones may be extract$ to great advantage4 ,x may be ( good pr(it also f h>d fix ,/ones1 su* z ,granates1 :i* h too mu* ,t9cture1 to extract "p ( ! same1 by :i* means ( ,granates1 ,rubies may be made1 "o ounce ( :i* is m wor? ?an #ajj l4 ( d>k ,granates3 :i* extract$ ,t9cture ( ,granates may aft]w>ds be made use ( to exalt ! col\r ( ,pale ,hyac9?s1 & o!r :ite ,preci\s /ones4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is art ( extract+ ! col\r f ,granats1 & introduc+ ! same into o!r /ones1 is an excell5t1 pr(itable 7,i _h almo/ said ,royal7 art1 :i* not)/&+ is s little practis'd1 by reason ( ! ,g5]al neglig5ce & slo?fulness ( m51 und]valu+ ?is excell5t art ( ,fire1 ?o' m may be ga9'd by x ?an by ,m]*&ize or any h&icraft :atsoev]4 ,let him :o is a lov] ( art1 set ^u ! "w1 & try :at ,god w s5d him4 ,x is impossible to set d[n all p>ticul> circum/ances ( ! "w s exactly1 b t ! unexp]i5c$ may aft] all mi/ake4 ,x suffice? me t ,i h fai?fully po9t$ out ! "r way t[>ds ! ,l& ( ,promise1 leav+ ! re/ to ! desir\s & active ,travell]4 ,?us ,i h 9 %ort words acqua9t$ ! ,read]1 ) ! way ( extract+ ,t9ctures out ( ,metals & ,/ones1 by means ( my ,new-f\nd ,inf]nal ,fire1 & t to v great & good purposes1 bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*imy2 & w n[ 9 fav\r ( ,*ymical ,physitians communicate an easy way ( br++ ! pure/ ,s\ls & ,t9ctures ( imp]fect ,metals1 ov] ! helm1 ) our fi]y sal9e ,_s1 = ! effect+ ( wond]s 9 bo? faculties4 ,b be=e ,i proce$ to ! ,practise ( ^? secrets1 ,i suppose x w n be amiss if ,i endeav\r to place our ,sal-,armoniack 9 a great] ,light2 = see+ by x1 all mu/ be p]=m$1 :i* is "h spok5 (2 x w be ne$ful to "k :at prop]ly ?is ^w imports4 ,( ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( our ,new-f\nd ,griffons-,claws1 & ,eagles-,w+s1 & :at incr$ible ?+s may !reby be p]=m$ 9 ,physick1 ,al*imy1 & o!r ,arts4 ,a good ,sal-,armoniack mu/ h ^! foll[+ prop]ties1 viz4 to dissolve1 extract1 & to c>ry t :i* x ha? extract$ 9 di/illation or sublimation ov] ) x2 & ! bett] x p]=ms ^!1 ! bett] is x to be e/eem$4 ,n[ :]eas common ,sal-,armoniack1 does only lay hold (1 & c>ry ov] ) x1 ! mo/ volatile ,sulphur ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als2 our secret ,sal-,armoniack does n only seize ! light ,sulphur1 b also ! pond]\s ,m]cury1 & !re=e is f> m to be e/eem$ ?an ! common4 ,b my mo/ secret natural ,sal-,armoniack1 extracts & c>ries ov] f all ,metals & ,/ones _! pure p>ts to admiration3 & yet our ,griffons ,talons & ,eagles w+s are mu* m p[]ful1 z n only seiz+ _! prey ) great] /r5g?1 b also c>ry+ x away ) !m m swiftly1 & ev5 su* pondr\s ?+s1 :i* ! =esaid _c elevate1 or take away ) !m4 ,moreov] ?is ,new-f\nd ,sal-,armoniack c>ries ov] ! said ,t9ctures n coagulat$ 9 ! =m ( ,sal-,armoniack1 b all ,_s1 z be+ x self no coagulate1 b a spiritual ,sal-,armoniack1 & me] fi]y ,_s1 :]e=e also x is able to p]=m su* great ?+s4 ,we w n[ proce$ to ! ,practick "p1 & see :e!r !re be su* a wond]ful ,sal-,armoniack 9 ,nature :i* c p]=m all ^! /up5d\s effects4 ,a ,,process1 ,to prep>e ! highe/ ,m$ic9e1 or ,univ]sal ,t9cture = ,humane & ,metallick ,bodies1 by means ( our fi]y ,alcahe/4 ,recipe1 "o or two p\nd m or less ( clean ,fil+s ( ,/eel1 su* z may be _h ( ! ,ne$lemak]s1 put !m into a glass body1 s z !y may b take up a twelf? "p ( x2 !n p\r ^u !m a well rectifi$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 viz4 to e p\nd ( ,fil+s f\r or six p\nd ( ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,c>e mu/ be tak5 t ! glass body be capaci\s en\gh1 else1 :5 ! ,_s ( ,w9e beg9s to "w on ! ,/eel ,fil+s1 x w run ov]4 ,! ,body !n be+ plac$ 9 ,s&1 & ! ,recipi5t ready at h&1 add = ea* p\nd ( ,_s ( ,w9e 9 ! ,glass1 "o ounce ( our ,alcahe/1 :i* w acuate ! _s ( ,w9e s1 z to dissolve ! ,/eel1 9 :i* solution1 ! ,sulphur ( ! ,philosoph]s1 or pure/ ,t9cture ( ,m>s is set loose1 & imm$iately receiv$ by ! _s ( ,w9e1 & ) x c>ri$ up to ! ,philosophick ,heav54 ,b because ?is ,s\l ( ,m>s has n yet obta9$ to t height ( purity :i* ! ,philosoph] desires1 !re=e x mu/ ent] 8 ,purgatory1 !re to put (f all ,impurities x has br\ght ov] ) x3 t is1 ! _s ( ,w9e mu/ "u a l>ge refrig]atory head be burnt away1 9 :i* flame ! ,anima1 ,m>s1 or s\l ( ,iron1 becomes purifi$ to ! highe/ degree1 ! flame c>ry+ ! ,t++ ,m$ic9e ov] 9 =m ( a pellucid cle> ,wat]1 :i* is ! true ,wat] ( life ( ! ,philosoph]s1 heal+ all ,curable ,diseases1 if daily tak5 9 a small quantity4 ,= ?is ,m$ic9e r5ews ! ,body ( ,man1 & makes old ,age "y & bloom+ aga92 nei!r d ,i believe t a bett] ,m$ic9e c be f\nd 9 ! ,_w ?an ?is is3 & t because ! fix ,m>s ) ! help ( our ,alcahe/1 is br\ght to ! highe/ degree ( subtilty1 & is aft]w>ds by ! pure/ ( ,fires1 yet fur!r purg$ & exalt$4 ,:]e=e also l ,lightn+ x pi]ce? all p>ts ( ! ,body1 op5s all ,ob/ructions1 :i* are ! cause ( ,dea?3 ,& besides all ?is1 t+es ,lune1 & coagulates ,common ,m]cury into fix ,sol1 z ,i h (t5 tri$ & exp]im5t$ my self2 = ,i %\ld be v loa? n[ ,i am on my ,dea?-,b$1 & z x 7 dy+1 to expose any ?+ to ! ,_w1 besides :at ,exp]i5ce has v]ifi$ to me4 ,n4,b4 ,:5 fir/ ,i made ?is ,exp]im5t1 & 0 d\btfull z yet :e!r x w\ld succe$ or no1 ,i prep>$ "s p\nds ( ,m>tial ,_s ( ,w9e2 & ?\gh ,i knew t f su* a _s ( ,w9e impregnat$ ) ,m>s1 little good c\ld be expect$1 be=e ! _s ( ,w9e 7 sep>at$ f ! ,t9cture2 & t ?is sep>ation c\ld n be made by any di/illation or rectification1 = t ! _s ( ,w9e always c>ri$ ! ,t9cture ov] ) x1 z ,exp]i5ce ! ,mi/ress ( ,fools taught me3 ,!re=e ,i ca/ 9 my m9d to burn away ! _s ( ,w9e1 :i* :5 ,i _h done1 ,i f\nd all my _s ( ,w9e burnt away1 & no?+ rema9+ 9 ! ,porr+]1 only ,i p]ceiv$1 t z f> z ! _s ( ,w9e _h rea*$1 x 0 t+$ ( a gold5 col\r1 high] ?an t ( ,ducat ,gold4 ,) :i* ,exp]im5t n be+ fully satisfi$ 7?\gh ,i saw t ?is way x 0 possible to make a true ,t9cture = ,metals7 ,i w5t fur!r 9 my se>*1 t ,i might at la/ be ,ma/] ( s great & pr(itable a ,"w4 ,i dispos$ !re=e a great glass head s1 z t conv5i5tly ,i c\ld "u ! same burn away a little di% or cupfull ( _s ( ,w9e1 b ! ,glass head soon broke ) ! flame ( ! _s ( ,w9e1 :i* /ill put me ^u a fur!r trial1 ,i took a l>ge1 broad & deep ,pewt] di%1 plac$ x ) ! brim on ?ree /ones ( an equall height1 s t ,i c\ld conv5i5tly set "u x a little cup ) _s ( ,w9e3 ,i fill$ my ,pewt] di% ) ,wat]1 & !n k9dl$ my _s ( ,w9e1 to see :e!r any ?+ incumbu/ible w\ld come ov] ) ! flame1 & by t "t ,i _h burnt away ab\t two or ?ree ounces ( ,m>tial _s ( ,w9e1 ,i f\nd t ! bottom ( my di% began to drop d[n a cle> liquor1 ! ,t9cture ( ,m>s & ! incumbu/ible ,m]cury & ,salt1 toge!r ) ! ,phlegm rema9+ 9 ! _s ( ,w9e1 be+ all cond5s$ 9 ! =m ( ,common ,wat]4 ,aft] ,i _h remov$ ! ,di%1 & p\r$ out ! ,wat]1 ,i f\nd ! bottom ( ! ,di%1 ! ,cup 9 :i* ! _s ( ,w9e 01 & ! ,silv] spoon ,i _h set "u ! ,di%1 to cat* ! ,wat] dropp+ d[n f x1 7 all ?ick gilt4 ,hav+ p]ceiv'd all ?is1 x 0 easie = me to inf]1 t = z mu* z ,silv] & ,t9 _h be5 gild$ !reby1 t ,i 0 9 ! ready way ( obta9+ a true ,univ]sal ,t9cture = ,m5 & ,metals2 :]e=e ,i ceas$ n to contrive night & day1 "s conv5i5t ,in/rum5t1 = cat*+ ( ! ,t9cture1 asc5d+ 9 ! flame ( ! _s ( ,w9e4 ,& s at la/ aft] long se>*1 ,i _h my desire1 be+ n[ confirm'd by ,exp]i5ce1 t _m p\nds ( _s ( ,w9e impregnate ) ,t9cture1 may 9 "o days "t be easily burnt away1 "u a ,copp]t9'd ,head1 by :i* means ! ,s\ls1 or incombu/ible ,t9ctures ( ,metals & ,/ones are obta9$2 :i* ,head1 or ,refrig]atory ,in/rum5t1 ,i int5d 7,god will+7 to communicate 9 ! ,six? "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,i c allure ! ,lov]s ( ,art1 t no easi] or less *>gable way c be f\nd ?an ?is is1 = to atta9 an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture1 = t accord+ to ?is ,process1 an ,univ]sal ,m$icam5t may be _h 9 ?ree days "t1 & ) v inconsid]able *>ges4 ,i %all add "o or two ,processes m1 to %ew h[ by means ( our fi]y ,sal-,armoniack1 high & noble ,t9ctures may be extract$1 out ( o!r ,metals & ,/ones1 & %all beg9 ) ,v5us4 ,copp] inw>dly is v l ,iron1 & l x1 is dignifi$ ) a v glori\s ,t9cture1 & by ! help ( our fi]y ,alcahe/ 7proce$+ z 0 said be=e ( ,m>s7 9 ?ree days "t a true ,t9cture may be prep>$ f x = ,m5 & ,metals1 ?us3 ,recipe ( ! f9e/ fil+s ( ,v5us1 "o1 two or ?ree p\nds1 put !m into a ,glass-body1 & = e p\nd ( ,fil+s p\r on ?ree or f\r p\nd ( ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 lute ! ,helm & ,recipi5t1 di/ill 9 ,s&1 & ! ,alcolis$ ,_s ( ,w9e w dissolve ! ,v5us1 vivifie h] t++ ,_s1 & c>ry x ov] ! helm1 yet n visibly2 b z soon z ! ,_s ( ,w9e is k9dl$ & burnt away "u ! refrig]atory1 !n ! ,t9cture ( ,v5us appe>s 9 ! =m ( a deep r$ ,salt3 :i* ,t9cture p]=ms :atsoev] ,i h be=e attribut$ to ! ,t9cture ( ,m>s4 ,& 9 ! same way a fix ,t9cture may be _h f common ,combu/ible ,sulphur 9 ?ree days "t1 z "h foll[s4 ,to fix ! ,common1 ,combu/ible1 ,yell[ ,sulphur 9 ?ree days "t into a r$ & fix t++ ,/one4 ,! :ole ,art ( ?is ,royal ,"w consi/s only 9 unit+ ! said ,sulphur ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & !n burn+ x away "u a helm1 to cat* ! incombu/ible ,heav5ly ,salt1 or ,wat] ( ,life p]man5t1 :i* ) ,gold becomes coagulat$ & fix$ to a ,t++ ,/one4 ,:i* heav5ly ,salt z soon z by ! flame x is sep>at$ f ! ,sulphur1 is a true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ! ,diseases ( ,mank9d3 b :5 jo9$ ) ,gold1 x obta9s +ress & t+e? ,lune1 & coagulates ,m]cury into ,sol4 ,n[ to unite ,sulphur ) ,_s ( ,w9e 7:]e9 ! :ole ,art & ,ma/]y consi/s7 )\t any ,corrosive or ,alcali1 is an easie ?+1 & :i* ,i h decl>$ 9 my late publi%'d ,writ+s1 & !re=e d n ?9k x ne$ful to repeat ! same "h4 ,i d n d5y1 b s9ce t "t ,i h f\nd ne>] ways to ! ,bu%1 b d n ?9k my self oblig$ to pro/itute ^? ,discov]ies to all promiscu\sly1 x be+ well if ,i h n said too mu* already1 & told ,tales out ( ! ,s*ool4 ,z to ! =ego+ ,op]ation1 x is obvi\s to conceive t ,common ,sulphur jo9$ ) a dephlegmate _s ( ,w9e1 burns mu* /rong]1 & consequ5tly ) its flame w h a great] =ce to fix ?an a ,common _s ( ,w9e c4 ,we "k t ,god 9 ! beg9n+ made ! :ole ,_w ( ,fire & ,wat]1 f :5ce also all o!r ?+s h _! ,orig9al3 ,= :5 ,fire & ,wat]1 z contr>ies1 "w on "o ano!r1 !y always g5]ate a ?ird ?+4 ,! ,fire1 z ! ,ag5t1 works ^u its ,pati5t ,wat]1 :i* action _c be p]=m$ )\t ! ,air1 nor c ! ,wat] )\t ,e>? h any ,consi/5ce or /ability to abide ! ,fires action4 ,= :i* reason x is t we f9d no ,metall9e ,o>e1 b only 9 ! ,e>?1 & especially 9 su* ,clefts & passages ( ! ,rocks & ,e>?1 :]e a con/ant moi/ure trickles d[n1 & :i!r ! ,c5tral ,fire c h free access1 to "w ^u its prop] ,pati5t3 ,f :i* union ( ,male & ,female ,se$s1 a ?ird ?+ mu/ necess>ily be produc$4 ,n[ if ! ,sulphur :i* is ! ,male1 & ! ,wat] :i* is ! ,female-,se$1 be pure1 a pure bir? proce$s f !m1 & by ! rule ( contr>ies if impure1 ! production mu/ be s likewise4 ,?us x appe>s t ! moi/ ,cav]ns1 ,holes1 & ,clefts ( ! ,e>?1 are ! fitte/ ,wombs = ,m9]als & ,metals4 ,i am n ignorant t ,metals may also be g5]at$ 9 ,s& or fat ,e>?1 especially :]e ! same lye moi/2 = :5 ! ,demogorgon1 or ,c5tral ,fire1 ,_s asc5ds f ! ,c5t]1 & meets ) a moi/ ,s& or ,clay1 he jo9s ) x1 :5ce x is t (t5times 9 ,s& & ,clay ,metals are f\nd1 b n 9 great pieces z 9 ! ,clefts ( ! ,e>?1 b only 9 less & great] ,gra9s1 accord+ z ! disposition ( ! place p]mits1 x be+ notori\s t ,gra9s ( ,metal are (t f\nd 9 ,s&1 & wa%'d f x4 ,t ! ,sublim+ ,sulphur\s ,vapor1 :5 x meets ) a slimy ,matt] 9 ! ,e>?1 do? unite )1 & turns to a ,metal1 no ,man ne$s d\bt (3 ,= ,i h se5 _m ?+s 9 ! ,e>? *ang$ into ,metall9e ,sulphur\s ,fl9t-/ones4 ,?us we see t ?is ,sulphur\s ,vap\r readily cleaves to ,snails 9 ! ,e>?1 turn+ !m to ,fl9t1 ( :i* ,i h se5 _m1 & h "s ) me at pres5t4 ,among/ o!r ?+s ,i h se5 a ,lea!r ,purse turn'd to ,fl9t1 z also ! ,privy ,memb] ( a ,man1 ! reason ( :i* w be obvi\s to him t consid]s ( x4 ,we "k also t sometimes ?\gh r>ely ,metals are produc'd 9 ! ,air1 & f !nce fall d[n to ! ,e>?1 especially ,iron 9 =m ( small drops1 because ! ,air is n ! prop] place = ! g5]ation ( ,metals1 = z mu* z !y f9d no re/+ place !re4 ,/ones also are at times g5]at$ 9 ! ,air1 & f !nce are ca/ d[n ^u ! ,e>?4 ,?us 9 ! ,summ] "t1 :5 ! attract$ ,sulphur is k9dl$ by ! scor*+ beams ( ! ,sun1 & works on ! moi/ ,cl\d1 9 a mom5t ,/ones are g5]at$1 :i* ) ,lightn+ are ca/ d[n !nce3 ,^! are sometimes ( /range ,figures1 b commonly are %ap$ l ,w$ges4 ,i h se5 "o ( !m t 0 ?ree-corn]'d1 & :i* way soev] x 0 turn'd repres5t$ ! figure ( a ,mans ,he>t1 & _h1 among/ o!r1 ?is ,virtue1 t x pres]ves all ^? t are 9 ! ,h\se :]e x is1 f be+ any :it t]rifi$ ) ,?und] or ,lightn+4 ,b ( ^! matt]s ,i h treat$ else:]e1 be+ only m5tion'd "h to demon/rate t ,fire & ,wat] are ! ,pr9ciples ( all ?+s2 :i* be+ grant$ me1 x w n be f\nd /range1 t by burn+ away ,_s ( ,w9e1 a ,/one ( ! greate/ ,virtue & ,p[]1 viz4 t ( ! ,philosoph]s1 %\ld be g5]at$3 :i* ,i h n only exp]im5t$ my self1 b recomm5d$ x to o!rs1 :o h likewise p]=m$ ! same4 ,n[ if s weak a ,fire1 z t ( ,common _s ( ,w9e is1 has ! ,p[]1 by work+ ^u its ,pati5t1 z x 71 9 a mom5t to g5]ate an ,heav5ly ,salt or ,/one2 :y may n we !n suppose1 t :5 _s ( ,w9e by ! union ( a pure ,sulphur1 is made to burn mu* /rong]2 t ?is duplicate _s ( ,w9e1 w produce a ,duplicate ,m]cury or ,cle/ial ,salt8 ,yea1 surely x _c be d\bt$ b t su* a _s ( ,w9e acuat$ ) ! pure _s ( ,sulphur1 w n only 9 burn+ away af=d a bett] ,m]cury1 b also 9 great] quantity ?an any _s ( ,w9e alone c1 because ! incombu/ible ,m]cury & ,salt 9 ,sulphur1 becomes meliorat$ by ! flame ( ! _s ( ,w9e1 & highly exalt$ 9 ,v]tue4 ,:5 ,sulphur is k9dl$ "u a ,bell1 or o!r conv5i5t ,in/rum5t1 ! incombu/ible salt ( ! ,sulphur1 m\nts ) ! flame1 9 ! =m ( a ,corrosive ,oyl1 & is caught & us$ to sev]al purposes4 ,b ?is s[r ,oyl1 may well be comp>$ to unripe ,grapes1 :i* be+ eat51 are hurtfull to ! ,/oma* b if ^! s[r unripe ,grapes be suff]$ to hang on ! ,v9e till ! heat ( ! ,sun ha? rip5$ !m to a p]fect ,sweetness1 !n !y w cause no grip+s or flatuosities1 z unripe ,grapes d1 b af=d good n\ri%m5t to ! ,body3 & :5 ! juice ( !m is by f]m5tation turn'd to pleasant ,w9e1 x n only /r5g!ns a weak ,/oma*1 b revives ! ,spirits1 com=ts ! ,he>t1 /r5g!ns ! ,bra9 & all o!r p>ts ( ! ,body1 makes ,m5 *e>full & c\rage\s1 & drives away ,sorr[ & ,melan*olly1 & 9 a ^w1 is a cause ( mu* good to ! sick z well z s\nd4 ,n[ if ,common ,w9e c d all ?is1 :at wond]s1 ?9k we1 may !n be expect$ f ! fix s\l ( its pure/ ,_s1 :5 by its own prop] ,ag5ts flames1 x is 9 ! highe/ degree purifi$1 & besides ?is1 unit$ ) ! sweet s\l ( ,sulphur1 & !reby /r5g!n$ 9 all its p[]s4 ,t ,sulphur 9 its inn]mo/ is z good z ,gold1 none t are kn[+ 9 ,nature w d5y1 b ?is do? n appe> till by ! flames ( _s ( ,w9e x be r$uc'd to a sweet1 pleasant1 fix1 r$ t++ ,salt1 & !n y are ,ma/] ( z p[]full a ,m$ic9e1 z any is 9 ! ,_w4 ,lully1 tells u pla9ly1 ,make t :i* is bitt]1 sweet1 & y w h ! :ole ,art4 ,basil ,val5t9e sai?1 ,t he :o 9 ! ,*ymical ,art1 c ) _s ( ,w9e dulcifie a s[re _s ( ,salt1 des]ves to be ,knight$ = x1 z hav+ done a mo/ ,h]oical action2 & adds1 ,t ) ?is dulcifi$ _s ( ,salt1 ! ,t9cture ( ,sol may be extract$1 :i* is ! v ,tru?4 ,h]mes concludes 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table ) ^! words3 ,"h ends :at ,i _h to say conc]n+ ! ,sol> ,"w2 & s say ,i too4 ,i h spoke pla9 en\gh1 & n[ cat* :o cat* c3 ,= ,i don't ?9k my self oblig$ n only to cat* ! ,bird = o!rs1 b also to pluck1 roa/1 *ew & ?ru/ x into _! m\?s4 ,9 l mann]1 z has be5 "h said ( ,sulphur1 we may proce$ ) ,antimony & ,orpim5t1 = to obta9 _! ,qu9tess5ces1 z also ) all ,vegetables & ,animals2 ) :i* pure ,ess5ces great wond]s may be p]=m$ 9 ,physick4 ,"t w n suff] me to enl>ge on ! subject1 b ,i int5d 7,god will+7 %ortly to publi% a small ,treatise ( ! ,div9e ,"*1 or ,seal ( ! ,deity1 by :i* ! ,_w & all t is 9 x 0 at fir/ creat$1 & yet daily ! ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s & _m o!r wond]ful ?+s are made1 & br\ght =? a-new f ! conjunction ( ,fire & ,wat]1 t is1 ,sulphur & ,m]cury2 9 :i* ,writ+1 ! true gr\nd ( _m ,new ,g5]ations1 :i* f> surpass ,nature1 & are produc$ by a due comb9ation ( ^! two contr>ies1 w be decl>'d & laid op54 ,aft] ! same ,me?od1 z be=e m5tion'd1 ! ,t9ctures ( o!r r$ ,metals1 ,m9]als & ,/ones may be extract$4 ,only we are to take notice1 t :5 we "w ^u ,/ones1 'tis be/ only to make use ( our ,alcahe/1 )\t ! addition ( _s ( ,w9e1 = ! obta9+ ( _! ,t9ctures1 because /ones are n ( s easie solution z ,m>s & ,v5us4 ,we may also ) our fi]y ,alcahe/ extract r$ ,t9ctures f ,:ite ,s&-/ones & ,fl9ts1 ?\gh n 9 su* quantity z f ^? t are col\r'd1 :i* may easily be guess'd4 ,_m1 'tis l1 w wond] to he> t a r$ col\r may be extract$ f :ite /ones2 b ?is difficulty w be remov$ if !y consid]1 t all ,s&-/ones & ,fl9ts are no?+ else1 b an ,e>?ly gross ,sulphur )\t any ,m]cury4 ,n[ we "k t ,sulphur is a ,fa!r ( all ,metals1 & t :5 ,m]cury & ,salt 9 a due proportion is jo9'd ) him1 !n he makes a ,metal4 ,we also "k t all ,sulphur inw>dly is r$1 ?\gh x d n appe> s outw>dly till x be jo9$ ) ,salts4 ,we h an in/ance ( ?is 9 ,lead1 9 :i* no r$ness appe>s at all1 b :5 ! same is calc9$ ) ,salt1 its blackness is turn'd to a lively r$1 z may be se5 9 ,r$ ,lead4 ,= ,fire & ,salt h ! p[] to exalt all ,sulphurs4 ,=asmu* !n z ! ,:ite ,fl9t or ,cry/al has ,sulphur 9 x1 z appe>s f _! giv+ =? sp>ks ( ,fire1 :5 !y are /ruck h>d toge!r1 9 l mann] z :5 !y are /ruck ) ,/eel1 :i* is no?+ else b a fix ,sulphur1 t by its prop] ,ag5t1 :i* is naturally 9 x1 viz4 a ,vitriolate ,salt1 ) ! aid only ( outw>d ,fire1 may be rip5$ into a ,true ,t9cture4 ,& "h ,i ref] my ,read] to :at ,artephius & ,pontanus writes conc]n+ _! secret ,fire1 = fur!r satisfaction4 ,i h prep>$ a p>ticul> ,t9cture f a :ite ,sulphur1 :]e( "o "p t+$ ?ree or f\r p>ts ( r$ ,v5us into ,lune2 b :5 ,i commit ?is :ite ,sulphur = "s "t to ! ,fire1 its :it5ess becomes by degrees *ang$ to r$ness1 :i* !n be+ project$ on ,copp]1 gives x ! col\r ( ,gold4 ,& if ! ,t9cture be :olly fix1 x turns ! ,v5us ?r\gh\t to fix ,sol1 b if x be n yet fix1 x c nev] make fix ,sol1 ?\gh x h atta9$ a r$ col\r 9 ! ,fire4 ,=asmu* !n z :ite ,fl9ts are no?+ else b ,sulphur1 :y may n our ,helli% ,fire ,_s be suppos$ able to make ! same ,r$1 z well z ! ,:ite ,metall9e ,sulphur4 ,i decl>e x !re=e z a c]ta9 tru?1 t all :ite ,sulphurs by means ( ,salt may be made fix & r$2 & he :o is s f> advanc$ 9 ! k ( ,nature & ,art1 z to "k h[ to apply to e ,ag5t its prop] ,pati5t1 w easily obta9 8 desires )\t any extraord9>y *>ge or tr\ble1 & 9 a %ort "t1 = )\t ! jo9+ ,actives ) ,passives und]/&+ly 9 weight & measure1 no good c be done4 ,a ,,process4 ,to ,extract a ,r$ ,t9cture out ( all ,:ite ,fl9ts1 & br+ x ov] ! ,helm by means ( our ,fire ,_s1 & aft]w>ds to fix ! same4 ,recipe "o1 two1 or ?ree p\nds ( f9ely p[dr$ ,:ite ,fl9ts1 & p\r ^u !m half z mu* ( our ,helli%-fire-_s1 ab/ract ! same 9 ,s& by retort1 & x w c>ry ! pure/ ,sulphur ( ! ,fl9ts ov] ) x1 :i* may aft]w>ds be fix$ ) our ,ca?olick ,coagulator4 ,& if in/ead ( ,fl9ts y take a ,gold ,sp>1 :i* besides "s fix ,gold1 conta9s mu* t is ,volatile1 y\r pa9s w be bett] be/[$4 ,& 9 case y _c get any ( ^!1 !n take ! ,t]ra ,sigillata1 or seal$ ,e>? ( ,silesia1 9 :i* mu* volatile ,gold is hid2 b if y c get ! ,r$ ,turki% ,t]ra ,sigillata ( ,lemnos1 y w h a mu* ri*] ,t9cture1 z ab\nd+ ) a great] quantity ( ,spiritual ,gold1 ?an any ( ! =em5tion$4 ,b take he$ y be n deceiv$1 = mu* ( t :i* is sold = ,t]ra ,sigillata ( ,lemnos1 is no?+ else b ,bolus ,arm5us4 ,ovid & o!rs h 9 _! ,fables made m5tion ( ?is ,e>?1 :i* is s ri* 9 ,gold "u ! "n ( ,vulcan1 :om 8 ,"m aft] %e _h br\ght him =? 9 ,heav51 f9d+ him to be de=m$1 flung d[n to ! ,isl& ,lemnos1 :]e "s ,apes1 t is ,philosoph]s1 :o imitate ,nature1 took & wa%$ him1 t is1 by _! fi]y ,wat]1 took away 8 ugly & de=m$ outside1 sep>at+ ! pure ,t9cture f ! gross ,body1 z ,i h "h taught4 ,! ,curi\s :o desire to "k m ( ^! matt]s1 let !m read ! exp]i5c$ & +5i\s ,bracescus 8 ,book ( ! ,tree ( ,life1 :o w give !m full satisfaction4 ,b if none ( all ^! =em5tion$ c be _h1 we may make use ( ,blood-/one1 ,ruddle1 or any o!r ,r$ ,e>? t ab\nds ) volatile ,gold1 ( :i* !re is great pl5ty 9 mo/ p>ts ( ,g]many4 ,! ,r$ ,jasp]-/one1 ,granates1 & ,yell[ ,jac9?s d also mu* ab\nd ) ,t9cture4 ,b ^! & o!r su*-l1 ,i leave to o!rs to f9d out1 = x is impossible = me to m5tion all4 ,i conclude ?is little ,treatise ) ?is ,solemn ,affirmation1 t x is a v easie ?+ 9 a %ort "t1 & )\t any *>ges1 to speak (1 to prep>e fix ,t9ctures1 f common ,metals & ,/ones4 ,believe & set ^u ! ,"w1 & ?\ wilt f9d x s inde$4 ,! ,end ( ! ,sev5? ,"p4 ,,libellus ,,ignium1 ,,or1 ,book ( ,,fires4 ,9 :i* is ,treat$ ( /range & hi!rto unkn[n ,,fires1 to :at end !y s]ve1 & :at great ,pr(it may by !m accrue to ,mank9d4 ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,belov$ ,,read]1 ,t :i* ha? mov$ me to write ?is small ,treatise ( ,secret ,fires1 ) _! great ,op]ations1 ha? be5 only ?is1 viz4 ,because ,god ,almighty ha? comm&$ u n to hide our ,tal5t 9 ! ,e>?1 7l ! ,unpr(itable ,s]vant7 b to improve x to ! glory ( ,god1 & ! good ( our ,neighb\r4 ,to improve & augm5t x1 z we may see 9 ! #af4 ,*ap4 ( ,/4 ,luke4 ,see+ !re=e t ! mo/ m]ciful ,god1 ha? reveal$ ^? high ,secrets to me1 9 ?is my great ,age1 makes me judge t su* great gifts ( ,god1 h n be5 discov]$ = my sake only1 :o by reason ( my great ,age h1 z x 7 "o foot already 9 ! ,grave2 b t ,i might make kn[n su* wond]full ,works to ! ,_w4 ,( ! fir/ ,fire1 & its ,pr(itable use4 ,h[ to make a ,lamp1 :i* be+ clos$ up 9 a ,glass1 may be made to burn cont9ually by its own v]tue1 & give light )\t any o!r help4 ,( ! b5efit ( ?is ,lamp4 ,su* a ,lamp may s]ve all ^? :o love to see light1 z ! ,image ( ,god2 & may also be v available to ^? :o by reason ( cont9ual ,weakness are =c$ to lie mu* ^u _! ,b$s2 :i* !y may keep cont9ually burn+ 9 _! ,b$-,*amb]1 n only because ( its cle> %9+ light1 :i* do? nei!r smoak nor sc5t1 l all o!r ,combu/ible ,lights1 :i* sc5t is v prejudicial n only to ! ,sick1 b also to ! ,heal?y1 because su* smoaks (f5d ! ,he>t & ,bra94 ,on ! contr>y1 ?is ,royal ,fire is pleasant1 /r5g!n+1 & refre%+ to ! ,he>t & ,bra91 & its ,cotton or ,wick is made ( incombu/ible matt]1 & ca/s a sweet flav\r all ov] ! ,room4 ,?is secret ,fire might also s]ve ! ,h]metick ,physicians to prep>e a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 especially if ! sweet refre%+ ,od\r1 :i* proce$s f x 9 ,burn+1 be receiv$ 9 a ,philosophick ,receiv]1 & adm9i/r$ to _! ,pati5ts1 z a great ,cordial1 r5ovat+1 & re/orative ,m$ic9e4 ,al?\gh ?is secret ,fire1 be ( f> great] advantage ?an :at ha? be5 m5tion$1 yet = c]ta9 reasons its fur!r use mu/ be conceal$4 ,?is ,fire is appropriat$ to ! ,elem5tal ,air1 see+ x ha? its own ,air 9 x self1 by reason ( :i* x burne? 9 a ,glass well clos$1 & if t\*$ by ! lea/ ,air1 x ext+ui%e? & goe? out1 ( :i* y may see m 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 ,!re is ano!r unkn[n ,fire1 :i* is appropriat$ to ! ,e>?1 because x resemble? a black ,e>?1 & be+ %ut up 9 a close ,vessel ( ,glass1 w keep its ,fire p]haps to ! end ( ! ,_w1 provid$ !re come? no ,air into ! ,vessel2 b if "o w\ld h x a visible ,fire1 ! ,glass mu/ be brok5 t ! ,air may come to x1 s ! matt] w pres5tly enk9dle x self by ! ,air1 & 9 a %ort "t burne? to a coal1 yet )\t flame or smoak1 & at l5g? is consum$1 & leaves heavy ,a%es beh9d4 ,( ! ,use ( ?is ,e>?y ,fire4 ,al?\gh x may seem to _m1 t ?is ,fire is n fit = any ?+1 yet ,i affirm x to be fit = great & weighty matt]s1 :i* are n fit to m5tion1 mu* less to make kn[n1 by reason ( ! abuse :i* may be made ( x2 ?is ,fire be+ t5 times m =cible ?an ,gun-p[d]4 ,moreov]1 x also plays its "p 9 ! ,melioration ( ,metals1 = :5 ?is black ,e>?-fire is flux$ 9 a ,crucible1 !n p\r$ out1 & expos$ to ! ,air1 x beg9s to move1 & gr[ z x 7 liv+1 s t "o may see h[ =cibly x attracte? ! ,air1 fills x self ) puff+ ,bladd]s l an inc5s$ ,toad1 cont9u+ su* a motion = ! space ( ?ree or f\r days1 !n ! matt] falle? asund]1 & !re fl[e? out ( x a r$ firey juice1 ! rema9d] is dead & unpr(itable4 ,) ?is r$ juice1 wond]full ?+s are to be done 9 ,al*ymy1 n necess>y to be m5tion$ 9 ?is place1 because x is my desire onely to make kn[n ! ,wond]s ( ,god4 ,b he t w "k m ( x1 let him read ! ,fif? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 treat+ ( ! ,/one ( ! ,wise1 :]e he w f9d h[ ! blood ( ?is ,toad do? 9 few h\rs draw ! ,col\r ( ,gold1 s t ! ,body rema9s :ite1 !re=e x may be suppos$ to be ! ,*alybs ( ,s5divogius4 ,?is ,fire is also made ( ,/eel1 = :5 x is t\*$ ) a wet f+]1 sp>ks fly f x1 z f a r$-hot ,iron :i* a ,smi? is =g+ ^u an ,anvil4 ,b en\gh at ?is "t ( ?is wond]full ,e>?-fire till ano!r opportunity4 ,ripley seems to h kn[n ?is ,fire1 & ( x to h prep>$ 8 ,univ]sal ,t9cture3 8 ,dream s\nds ?us1 ,i h se5 a r$ ,toad dr9k s mu* & s long ( ! juice ( ! ,grape1 till 8 inw>ds did bur/ asund]1 c4 ,! ?ird ,secret ,fire is appropriat$ to ! ,elem5t>y wat]1 because x s(t5e? & dissolve? all h>d ,subjects2 x also radically joyne? ! diff]5t nature ( ,metals1 into wond]full t++ ,/ones4 ,see+ t ?is ,wat]-fire is ( great v]tue to ! ,metals1 bo? p>ticul>ly & univ]sally1 ,i am resolv$ 7= brevity sake7 to make kn[n its v]tue 9 a few cases1 ! re/ w be kn[n by ! dilig5t4 ,fir/1 ?is wet ,fire ha? su* great v]tue1 t x c dissolve radically ! mo/ fix$ ,gold1 )9 ! space ( twelve h\rs1 z also to unite x ) ,lune1 to volatilise & r5d] x irr$ucible4 ,:i* volatile ,sol & ,lune is no m l unto ,sol & ,lune1 b 9 col\r1 easie flux1 =m & weight1 appe>e? l unto black ,saturn2 !re=e ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 because ( its =m & similitude1 h call$ x ! black ,lead ( ! ,wise1 & because ( its volatility ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s2 :i* ,m]cury or black ,lead ( ! ,wise may be also p] se1 br\ght into a true ,t9cture4 ,!re=e !y h all err$1 :o h tak5 ,antimony = ! true black ,lead ( ! ,wise4 ,he t w "k my fail+s 9 ?is matt]1 let him read ! ,?ird ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 :]e he w f9d ,wond]s1 especially h[ ,i h cleans$ x to ! highe/ degree1 & conc5trat$ x into a :ite ,m]curial fusible ,/one1 :i* do? %ew su* v]tues 9 ,m$ic9e z are to be admir$4 ,?is :ite ,/one ha? su* v]tue1 t x cure? all diseases1 if x be held e morn+ onely a :ile 9 ! m\?2 ( :i* ,i h treat$ m cle>ly 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 ,?is true black ,lead1 :i* by ?is humid ,fire1 is made ( ,common ,sol & ,lune1 ha? no equality ) ,antimony nor o!r common ,lead4 99 99 99 99 99 ,:at else is to be done 9 ! p>ticul> ,melioration ( ,metals1 do? n belong to ?is place1 b %all1 by ! help ( ,god1 be decl>$ else:]e4 99 99 99 99 99 ,?is moi/ ,fire ha? p[] to extract all ,sol & ,v5us out ( ,lune1 9 few h\rs1 if ! ,lune be fir/ granulat$1 & !n put into x1 )\t dissolv+ ! ,lune1 s t ! ,lune rema9e? almo/ z f9e z f ! ,te/4 ,! extract$ ,sol & ,v5us may easily be sep>at$ f ! ,wat]1 ea* by x self1 by precipitation1 insomu* t ! ,wat] reta9s its v]tue1 & !re is no loss ei!r ( ! ,sol1 ,lune1 or ,v5us4 ,9 l mann] ! allay ( ,sol & ,lune1 by ,v5us1 may be extract$ ) ease1 9 great pl5ty1 & = little *>ge4 ,:i* ,secret w\ld be ( great use to ,ref9]s1 or su* z h mu* ,gold & ,silv] to be p>t$1 z 9 ,m9es1 c4 ,x is suffici5tly kn[n :at great lab\r & *>ge is requir$ by ! common way ( p>t+ ,gold1 & ,silv]1 & ,copp]1 c4 !re=e ne$e? n to be repeat$4 ,"h foll[e? a %ort] & easi] way4 ,fir/1 if my impure ,gold be 9 great lumps1 ,i grannulate x2 b if x be ,jewels1 ,r+s1 or ,*a9s1 ,i onely neal !m1 & !re) fill a p>t+ glass to ! ?ird "p1 !n ,i p\r !reon ( my *eap & new-inv5t$ ,m5/ruum1 s mu* z may swim above x a f+]s bread?1 put a ,limbick ^u x & set x 9 a ,s& furnace1 give fire by degrees till ! ,liquor boil1 & be all gone ov] ! ,helm1 to a dry ,salt4 ,s ha? ! ,aqua ,=tis 9 ! "t ( dige/+ drawn to x self all ! allay ( ,lune1 ,v5us1 or o!r impurity1 out ( ! ,gold1 9 =m ( a gre5 ,p[d]1 :i* rema9s ) ! ,gold 9 ! ,glass4 ,:5 x is cold1 ,i take x out ( ! ,s&1 & put 9 w>m ,salt wat]1 to dissolve ! extract$ ,lune & ,v5us1 t x may be p\r$ out ( ! ,glass3 :i* done1 ,i boil x 9 a ,copp] ,kettle1 s ! ,salt-wat] extracts ! ,lune & ,v5us f ! ,sol1 & make? x f9e4 ,i decant ! gre5 & ?ick wat] f ! ,sol1 & put to x 9 ! ,kettle fre% ,salt-wat]1 & boil x to extract ! re/ ( ! ,lune & ,v5us f ! ,sol4 ,b if ?is second ,wat] %\ld yet be gre5 & ?ick1 t is a sign t !re yet rema9s m ,lune & ,v5us ) ! ,sol2 !re=e m fre% ,salt-wat] is to be add$ to ! ,sol1 z be=e4 ,aft] boil+1 put all ! gre5 ,wat]s toge!r1 & at la/ p\r ^u ! ,gold onely common sweet wat]1 ) :i* boil ! ,gold to extract ! rema9+ saltness f x1 :i* w leave x f9e & %9+ 9 ! ,kettle1 z f9e ,gold use? to be1 :i* is to be set ^u a small fire to dry1 !n to be kept z f9e ,gold4 ,! gre5 ,wat] is to be filtr$1 s ! ,lune w rema9 beh9d 9 ! filt]1 :i* is to be dri$1 & mix$ ) ! common flux+ ,p[d] ( ,sulphur & ,nitre1 & be+ melt$ w be r$uc$ to ! f9e/ ,lune4 ,boil ! gre5 filtr$ ,wat] 9 an ,iron ,pot1 s all ! ,v5us w settle to ! ,pot bottom1 :i* is to be edulcorat$ ) ,wat]1 & be+ mix$ ) ! above-nam$ flux+ ,p[d]1 & r$uc$ become? ! f9e/ ,v5us t c be se5 ) eyes4 ,by ?is means ,i doe n onely f9d all my ,sol1 ,lune1 & ,v5us1 b also an increase ( ! ,sol1 ! reason ( :i* increase proce$s f my ,aqua ,=tis1 :i* is a graduat+ ,wat]1 & ( a meliorat+ nature & prop]ty3 :i* encrease inde$ is n ov]-great1 yet x pays = all ! *>ge ( ,coals & ,lab\r4 ,?is "w may be p]=m$ 9 ! space ( twelve h\rs )\t any loss ( ,sol or ,lune2 :i* diff]s greatly f ! t$i\s vulg> way ( sep>ation1 :i* is v labori\s & co/ly1 besides ! great loss ( ! ,sol & ,lune4 ,s t t5 ,m>ks may be easi] sep>at$ by my way1 ?an "o ,m>k by ! common way4 ,"o great ,secret m1 above o!rs1 :i* = brevity sake _c be all ins]t$ "h1 is ?is4 ,x is well kn[n to all ,*ymi/s1 t all ,vegetables1 z also ,animals1 by addition ( common ,wat]1 may be br\ght to f]m5tation1 & accord+ to e subject1 a ,spiritus ,ard5s1 ( great use 9 ,physick1 may be di/ill$4 ,b h[ to make su* a subtile ,_s out ( ,metals1 ,i nev] read 9 any ,au?\r1 nor he>d (4 ,b ,i h f\nd out a way by :i* great matt]s may be done1 :i* _c be m5tion$ "h1 let o!rs se>* aft] x z ,i h done1 x is n good to ca/ ,pe>ls be=e ,sw9e4 ,yet t ! desir\s may "k some:at ( an ,artificial ,metallick ,f]m5tation2 ,i say t out ( c]ta9 ,salts a ,wat] may be prep>$1 :i* :5 x is put ^u a compact ,metal1 t ! same by a c]ta9 prop]ty 9 ! ,wat]1 beg9s to swell up & f]m5t1 l to ! f]m5tation ( ,w9e1 ,be]1 or o!r vegetable ,dr9ks2 & aft] f]m5tation1 by di/ill+ 9 ,balneo yields an exce$+ subtile p5etrat+ ,_s1 /rong1 sweet1 & volatile1 accord+ to ! nature & prop]ty ( ! ,metal2 :i* may also by rectification be conc5trat$ & subtiliz$1 l t :i* is drawn f ,w9e or o!r ,vegetables1 )\t any ,corrosion2 s t su* a ,_s may be put into ! eye )\t ! lea/ hurt1 or s5ce ( %>pness4 ,see ! ,six? ,"p ( ! ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 ,!re=e x may easily be conclud$1 t su* a ,metallick ,_s may effectually be us$ 9 ! mo/ difficult diseases4 ,b ^? ,spirits are n onely highly pr(itable 9 ,m$ic9e1 b _c also fail to %ew _! effects ^u ,metals2 = ,i h already exp]i5c$ ?us mu*1 t ! ,_s ( ,sol do? 9 few days graduate ,common ,m]cury into ,sol1 9 l mann] do? ! ,_s ( ,lune & ,jupit] graduate ,m]cury into ,lune2 o!r ,spirits ( ,metals ,i h n yet tri$4 ,& al?\gh _m may ?9k to =ce su* a ,_s out ( ,metals z is drawn out ( ,vitriol1 yet !y err1 because e ,vitriol di/ill$ p] se besides ! ,phlegm1 acid ,_s1 & heavy ,oil1 yields also a volatile ,_s1 :i* may be v mu* subtiliz$ by rectification1 b x ha? no comp>ison at all1 nor lik5ess ) my new-inv5t$ volatile humid ,_s ( ,metals2 because ! above m5tion$ volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol1 consi/e? onely ( a subtile salt ,_s & spiritual ,sulphur1 :i* may suffici5tly be demon/rat$4 ,= :5 su* a subtile salt ,_s ( ,vitriol /&s a :ile 9 a ,glass close /opp$1 ! volatile ,sulphur ( ! ,vitriol sublime? x self to ! top ( ! ,glass1 & congeals x self 9 ! =m ( common yell[ ,sulphur1 & ! humidity rema9s 9 ! ,glass l an insipid ,wat]1 )\t smell or ta/4 ,!re=e ! volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol n[-a-days prep>$1 is to be e/eem$ = no?+ else b a volatile ,_s ( ,sulphur4 ,9 opposition to :i* my ,metallick ,spirits1 especially ^? ( ,sol or ,lune h no combu/ible matt] 9 !m4 ,also ! ,_s ( ,vitriol is yet corrosive1 :i* ! ,metallick ,spirits are n4 ,!re=e let no man ?9k t my inv5t$ ,spirits ( ,metals are ( ! same nature ) ! sulphure\s ,_s ( ,vitriol1 ,allom1 or common ,salt1 or ! l1 b let x be e/eem$ z a new-inv5t$ high ,secret1 ! l ( :i* 0 nev] yet kn[n to ! ,_w4 ,he to :om ,god %all please to reveal h[ ^! ,spirits ( ,metals may aga9 be br\ght into fix$ bodies1 su* a "o may well e/eem himself happy4 ,see+ t su* a ,_s be+ yet fugitive1 c mortifie runn+ ,m]cury1 & transmute x into ,sol4 ,also "k1 t our secret ,salt-wat] ha? p[] to br+ o!r ,subjects into f]m5tation3 ,z = example2 if ,i 0 will+ to br+ ,t>t> aga9 into f]m5tation1 to try :at ,_s x w\ld yield1 ,i dissolve x onely 9 fair wat]1 & put to x a little ( our ,univ]sal f]m5t1 s w ! ,t>t> pres5tly beg9 to f]m5t & "w1 & yields a wond]full volatile ,_s1 :i* is n to be _h by any o!r way4 ,"h ,i w add onely "o ?+ by way ( hi/ory2 namely1 :at happ5$ unto me once1 :5 ,i jo9$ a little ( ?is f]m5t ) "s ,ur9e3 t ! same did pres5tly beg9 to f]m5t1 & yield$ a mo/ dreadfull sc5t1 s t ,i 0 necessitat$ to c>ry ! ,ur9e out ( ! room1 ! smell 0 s (f5sive1 t x enfeebl$ my ,he>t & ,bra92 & 9 ! di/ill+1 yield$ a sc5t f> worse ?an ! putrefy+ ( any dead c>casses ( bea/s1 at la/ ,i =c$ ov] all ! unpleasant ,phlegm1 took ! ,caput mort4 out ( ! ,glass1 & di/ill$ out ( x a /rong ,corrosive ,_s1 ) :i* ,i did dissolve ,sol & ,lune4 ,b :at is fur!r to be expect$ f x1 "t w %ew me4 ,!re came also ) ! /rong salt ,_s1 a r$ ,oil ( ,ur9e1 n /rong4 99 99 99 99 99 ,to enlight5 ! =m] disc\rse1 !re rema9s yet some?+ to be said1 namely ?is3 ,t ! be=e m5tion$ ,_s ( ,metals may be h&l$ 9 all respects l ! burn+ ,_s ( ,vegetables1 :i* is di/ill$ f ,vegetables f]m5t$2 9 rectify+1 ! mo/ subtile ,_s come? ov] fir/1 & ! unpr(itable ,phlegm rema9s beh9d2 & ! (t5] ?is rectification is p]=m$1 x is ! m pure1 subtile1 /rong & pleasant1 s t ! v]tues ( all o!r ,vegetables1 "s ( ?is ,_s be+ p\r$ ^u !m & dige/$1 may be extract$1 & sep>at$ f _! gross feces1 by sep>at+ ! ,_s ( ,w9e 9 ,balneo1 s ! v]tue ( ! ,h]b1 ,root1 or ,fl[]1 w rema9 9 ! ,glass2 ( :i* "o onely drop ha? m v]tue 9 ,m$ic9e1 ?an a :ole h&full ( ! h]b f :i* x 0 extract$2 yet ! ,_s rema9s good1 & is always prop] = ! l occasions4 ,b if "o desire? no ,extract1 b onely a ,_s ( ,vegetables1 /rong & =cible 9 its op]ation1 !n mu/ ! ,_s be put ^u fre% well-sc5t$ cordial ,h]bs1 ,roots1 ,fl[]s or ,fruits1 dige/+ !m toge!r1 !n ab/ract+ ! ,_s aga91 s w x be mu* /rong]1 subtill]1 & ( a m refre%+ smell ?an be=e4 ,?us 9 l mann] c we doe ) our ,_s ( ,metals1 & make x z /rong z we w1 by putt+ ! same ^u fre% ,metals1 & lett+ !m f]m5t toge!r1 !n ab/ract+1 & s f]m5t+ & ab/ract+1 :]eby x always gr[s /rong] & /rong]1 s t aft]w>ds great] ?+s may be done ) x bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,if !n ! simple ,_s ( ,metals do? wond]s 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 :at w n ?is doe1 t ha? ?ree or f\r times its /r5g?8 ,consid] ( x1 en\gh to ! wise4 ,! ,_s ( ,metals ?us made we e/eem = ! true ,aqua vit or ,v9um salutis ( ! ,anci5ts1 & no o!r made ( ,vegetables4 ,take notice also by ! way1 t our ,f]m5t do? n lose its v]tue 9 di/ill+1 b s]ve? always = ! l ,works1 to wit1 ! ,f]m5tation ( ,metals4 ,see+ t our ,f]m5t is a volatile ,salt1 aft] ,f]m5tation ! subtile ,_s is ab/ract$1 & ! ,phlegm receiv$ by x self1 s at la/ rise? our ,f]m5t ) a /rong] ,fire1 & leaves ! mortifi$ ,metal z unpr(itable feces4 ,s t ! ,f]m5t be+ once _h1 x may be (t5 us$1 yet x is some:at dim9i%$ e "t by /ick+ to ! glasses1 yet n be+ co/ly1 ! loss may be easily born1 s t !re ne$s nev] be no want ( x4 ,?is is inde$ a wond]full subtile metallick ,w9e1 ( :i* ,i _h once a ,vision ab\t ?irty ye>s ago 7) ^! words3 ,ex fece1 de fece1 debes c>p]e v9um tuum17 yet ,i knew n ! signification to ?is "t4 ,i h _h mu* ?\ghtfulness ab\t x1 yet all 9 va91 untill ,god 0 lately pleas$ to %ew me ! way ( prep>+ su* ,w9e4 99 99 99 99 99 ,if ,i %\ld write all ?+s :i* may be done ) my new-inv5t$ ,f]m5tation out ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,metals1 ,i %\ld h "w en\gh = a great ,volume1 & z x 7 br+ =? a new ,_w3 b let ?is suffice at ?is "t4 ,next foll[e? ! f\r? ,secret ,fire ( ! ,wise1 to p]fect an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e bo? = ,m5 & ,metals4 ,t ! anci5t ,philosoph]s did make _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 n out ( "o ,subject onely1 is cle>ly to be se5 out ( _! ,writ+s4 ,& z _! ,subject 0 div]s1 s h !y also us$ sev]al ,fires to decoct _! ,subject2 = "s ,subjects1 z fix$ ,sol & ,lune1 !y h made volatile by _! humid ,fire1 & aga9 made ! volatile fix$ by means ( ! kn[n fire ( ,wood & ,coals4 ,!re=e h !y s positively affirm$1 t )\t common ,gold & ,silv]1 no true ,m$ic9e = ! ,metals c be made4 ,& ?is1 by reason t o!r ,subjects 7 yet unkn[n to !m2 & !y kn[+ no bett]1 ?\ght !irs to be ! onely way by :i* ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e c\ld be made4 ,b o!rs h :olly reject$ ,sol & ,lune1 say+ !y are dead1 & t "o %\ld bew>e ( !m2 b t _! ,sol & ,lune 7 liv+1 & t no commonly kn[n fire c\ld rip5 !m1 t a f> o!r fire is requir$ = t purpose2 ^! & ! l contr>y ,writ+s 7al?\gh !y are bo? true7 h conf\nd$ ! ,se>*]s1 s t "o e/eeme? "o ,writ]1 & ano!r1 ano!r1 & yet are always d\btfull aft] :i* ,au?\r !y %\ld "w4 ,pontanus confesse? t he err$ two hundr$ times1 al?\gh he wr\ght 9 ! true matt]1 & %\ld nev] h und]/ood if he _h n read ! old ,philosoph] ,artephius1 & ( him le>nt ! ,secret ,fire4 ,he describes also ! ,secret ,fire 9 ! same mann]1 :i* ,artephius do?1 to wit1 ?us3 ,our ,fire is no ,common ,fire1 x is ,artificial to f9d out1 x dissolves1 de/roys & p5etrates all ?+s2 x is equal1 cont9ual1 & con/ant1 burn+ ) our ,glass1 & n )\t1 c4 ,our ,subject is also no common ,sol or ,lune1 b z yet an unripe ,m9]al1 on :i* ,nature ha? b begun to op]ate4 ,all !y :o h wr\ght 9 su* unripe ,sol & ,lune h also ( necessity kn[n ?is ,secret ,fire1 or else !y h fail$1 & c\ld accompli% no?+4 ,"s h kn[n ! volatile ,gold1 z also ! ,fire belong+ to x1 & yet c\ld n come to "w ) x2 ! reason 01 because !y z yet want$ ! in/rum5t belong+ to x1 because if a volatile matt] be to be rip5$ 9 an op5 ,glass ) a flam+ fire1 x is impossible b t ! volatile ,m]cury %\ld fly away2 & if a ,receiv] 7 appli$ to receive ! volatile ,_s1 !n by t means ! ,fire w\ld be /ifl$ & g out4 ,"h is good c\nsel at a de> rate1 b ! discov]y ( ! secret ,vessel make? all *eap aga92 = )\t ! k ( ?is ,vessel1 little is to be done4 ,is x to be an ,univ]sal ,"w1 s mu/ x also agree ) ! ,univ]sal ,"w ( ?is _w8 ,we see daily h[ t ! w>m ,sun caus+ its beams to desc5d d[nw>ds ^u ! ,globe ( ! ,e>?1 cause? all ,vegitables1 to gr[ & multiply1 & n onely ,vegetables1 b also ,animals & ,m9]als1 z ,plato witnesse? 9 ^! words3 ,! ,sun & ,man g5]ate ,man4 ,s t ! (t5] ! beams ( ! ,sun do? draw up ! moi/ure ( ! ,e>?1 & let x fall d[n aga9 9 ,ra91 by s mu* ! m x make? ! dry ,e>? fruitfull1 by :i* means ! ,fruits ( ! ,e>? spr\t =? fa/]1 rip51 & multiply2 because ! moi/ure :5 drawn up 9 ! daytime by ! ,sun-beams1 always leave? beh9d x its fruitfull ,salt1 :i* x _h attract$ f ! ,air1 9 ! b[els ( ! ,e>?1 & is /ill aga9 impregnat$ ) ! influ5ces ( ! ,heav5s2 = )\t ! ,air1 no?+ c live1 encrease1 or multiply1 ! :i* ,h]mes ,trismegi/us ha? v well giv5 to und]/&1 :5 he sai? all :i* is above1 is also bel[1 by :i* wond]full ?+s are br\ght =?2 ! ,sun is its ,fa!r1 ! ,moon its ,"m1 ! ,w9d c>rie? x 9 its belly1 ! ,e>? ha? conceiv$ x & br\ght x =?1 & is its nurse1 by cont9ual asc5d+ & desc5d+ x ha? obta9$ its =ce1 & its v]tue is compleat1 :5 x is trans*ang$ into ,e>?1 c4 ,"h ,h]mes gives suffici5tly to und]/&1 t ! volatile matt] ( ! ,/one is elevat$ f ! bottom ( ! ,vessel to ! middle region ( ! ,air1 & mu/ aga9 desc5d to ! ,e>?1 t by its cont9ual asc5d+ & desc5d+ x may be made to live & encrease1 z x is 9 ! great ,_w4 ,b h[ to make ?is asc5tion & desc5tion z x is & ought to be done 9 ! ,philosophick "w1 is n p]mitt$ to be divulg$3 b x is m ?an en\gh to discov] & assure t 9 su* a secret ,furnace & hidd5 ,fire1 ! volatile ,gold ( ! ,wise may be rip5$ into a liv+ ,m$ic9e4 ,am54 ,"h %\ld come 9 a small ,treatise1 entitl$1 ,! ,explication ( ,solomon's ,words3 ,viz4 ,9 ,words1 ,h]bs & ,/ones1 !re is great v]tue4 ,b :o ?is ,solomon 01 is altoge!r unc]ta92 & ! ,treatise x self consi/+ ( no?+ b fabul\s ,/ories ( div]s ,ev5ts1 :i* foll[$ ^u ! speak+ ( c]ta9 words at div]s times1 & ^u div]s occasions1 & conta9+ no?+ 7z ,i conceive7 t w be useful ei!r = a ,*ri/ian1 or an ,arti/1 ,i ?9k fit to leave x out2 & m especially1 because ?is ,treatise is :olly =eign to ! ,au?\r's k & exp]i5ce1 b tak5 ^u tru/ 7z to matt] ( fact7 at r&om1 & f o!rs1 :i* is disagreeable f all ! o!r ,writ+s ( ! ,au?\r4 ,all t ,i ?9k wor? ! ,translat+ is some:at relat+ to ! ,col\r+ ( ,glass2 :i* take z foll[s4 99 99 99 99 99 ,) "o p\nd ( pure ,glass1 mix ab\t a dram ( ! ,a%es ( ,copp]1 or ,crocus ,v5]is & melt !m toge!r 9 a /rong ,fire1 & y'll f9d a gre5 ,glass1 resembl+ ! ,onyx-/one4 ,9 l mann] also a :ole p\nd ( ,glass is made l to ! faire/ ,saphire1 if a dram ( ,cobolt or ,bismu?1 melt$1 be add$ to ! ,scori or ,dross4 ,likewise "o dram ( ! ,ru/ ( ,iron *ange? a :ole p\nd ( ,glass into a yell[ ,/one1 emulat+ an ,hyac9?4 ,if "o %all melt a dram ( ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 or ( ! ,philosoph]s ,m]cury1 extract$ f ,gold & ,silv]1 ) a p\nd ( ,glass1 t ,glass become? v r$1 l a ,ruby 9 col\r1 z ,i my self h f\nd4 ,b if any %all be s =tunate z to make ?is ,glass h>d1 z well z ( a beautifull col\r1 he w ne$ to take b little pa9s = 8 liv+4 99 99 99 99 99 ,!re is a %ort ,disc\rse adjoyn$ to ?is1 call$1 ,! ,qu9tess5ce ( ,metals2 b :atsoev] is m5tion$ 9 t1 is conta9$ 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( ! ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 ,book ( ,fires1 ,book ( ,dialogues1 c4 ,! ,end ( ! ,second ,"p4 ,,! ,,?ird ,,"p ,,( ,glaub]'s ,,works4 ,a ,,treatise ,,( ,,! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 ,,viz4 ,! ,sulphur1 ,m]cury1 & ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 ,,h[ ,!y may pr(itably be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 & o!r ,arts4 ,( ,,sulphur4 ,t ,sulphur is "o ( ! ,pr9cipal ,columns ( ,m$ic9e1 & also a ,prim>y ,"p ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 is m ?an suffici5tly manife/2 also1 t 9 x is recond$ mu* good1 sev]al ,books left unto u 7publi%$ by ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,au?ors7 d cle>ly witness4 ,b ^? ,books1 = ! mo/ "p1 all ( !m are obscurely writt51 & e notable & mo/ rem>kable ?+ is by !m bo? conceal$ & manife/$4 ,h5ce x 0 mo/ usual1 ( x to prep>e c]ta9 ,vulg> ,m$icam5ts2 z1 ,yell[ ,fl[]s1 a ,:ite ,magi/]y1 a ,r$ ,balsom1 & an ,acid ,oyl p] ,campan4 c4 ,b among all o!r1 ,p>acelsus 9 ,writ+ ha? mo/ cle>ly unveil$ ! same2 yet s w>ily1 z few c\ld p]=m ! l1 al?\gh _m dilig5tly se>*$4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ! ,writ+s ( ?is mo/ highly illum9at$ ,man are able to give a good ,te/imony ( ,tru? to ?is my ,"w1 ,i ?\ght x v conv5i5t1 to ins]t a "p ( ! be/ ( 8 ,writ+s 9 ?is small ,treatise ( m9e2 :5ce x w appe>1 h[ our ,art is c>ri$ on & ,augm5t$ ,ye>ly4 ,! ,words ( ,p>acelsus are ^! :i* foll[4 ,( ,,sulphur4 ,,god ha? creat$ ,bitum51 endu$ ) _m r>e & admirable ,virtues1 n only conduc5t = ! necess>y use ( a ,physician1 will+ & ready to heal ! ,sick1 b also = ! va/ ,phantasy & ,op]ation ( ,*ymi/ry4 ,besides1 9 x are _m o!r ,virtues1 :i* wond]fully discov] !mselves by ,sulphur1 because x is ! true ,bitum54 ,:]e=e ,i ?\ght x wor? my :ile1 n only to describe ! ,m$ic9al ,virtues ( ,sulphur1 b also ! ,*ymical1 & _m o!r associat$ ,virtues ( ! same1 9 e o!r ,pr(ession & ,bus9ess4 ,x is to be own$1 t _m ?+s h be5 writ ( ,sulphur2 b ! true ,f\ndation ( ! true ,virtues !re(1 ha? sc>cely yet by any ,man be5 exactly en\gh t\*$ or propos$4 ,b ^? ,writ]s are to be blam$1 :o w\ld describe all ?+s1 ( :i* !y h no und]/&+1 because1 9 s do+1 !y did inde$ compose & prescribe some:at2 b no?+ fundam5tally1 or accord+ to its g5u9e ,disposition & ,prop]ty1 z 9 ,writ+ & ,describ+ is requisite4 ,= 9 tru?1 !y !mselves und]/ood n1 yet 7?r\gh _! ambiti\s ,haught9ess7 !y w\ld compose ,books1 consi/+ ( ,lett]s only1 )\t ,s\l or ,_s4 ,b ,i1 z ,"o exp]i5c$1 pres5t y my ,exp]i5ce ( ,sulphur 9 all ?+s1 viz4 ,:at ,sulphur is ) respect to ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 & all o!r associat$ ,artifices4 ,!re=e "k ye1 t 9 ,sulphur 7b x is 9 ,,god only to h9d]7 are wond]ful1 & ^? s admirably fam\s1 ,?+s1 z !nce ! natural ,light ( ,man may d]ive ,cause en\gh = ,wond]3 ,or else1 7if ,,god prohibit n7 ! ,fault is 9 ! ,arti/'s h&l+ x2 :i* is a ?+ v probable4 ,=1 :5 e babl+ ,sophi/] ?9ks himself a ,physician1 & e ,f9ical ,fell[ w be acc\nt$ a ,*ymi/2 !n x comes to pass1 t ,arts c nev] be rightly expos$ to publick view4 ,b h[soev] ! ,matt] is1 ! ,f\ndation lyes "h3 ,9 ,sulphur 7= ei!r ,faculty7 are insit$ s great ,arcanums & ,p[]s1 z almo/ no ,man c ?r\ghly exhau/ !m2 & also s great ,virtues1 z w cause admiration s e ,man4 ,= 9 v de$1 accord+ to ! ,exp]i5ce ( all ,m51 79 ei!r ,faculty7 !re are s _m ?+s wor?y ( ,note2 because 9 ,sulphur is su* an ,efficacy1 z few l unto x are giv51 nor 9 ,*ymi/ry & ,m$ic9e c its second be f\nd4 ,yet ,ari/otle defames t1 say+1 ,transmutation ( ,species _c be4 ,b ,sulphur suff]s ,transmutation3 ,:i* is suffici5t to prove1 t ,ari/otle 7if he 7 n[ liv+7 might be conv9c$ ( 8 ,folly1 ev5 by ,wom54 ,no ,physician or ,*ymi/ %\ld conv]t ,sulphur to 8 ,uses1 accord+ z x is f\nd 9 x self2 b sep>at$ into its ,arcanum1 & purely fre$ & cleans$ f all ,impurities1 until x is s purely clean1 z its ,virtue exce$s ! :it5ess ( ,sn[4 ,hyssopus1 t is1 ! ,art ( ,sep>at+1 do? ?is2 x 0 anci5tly call$ ,hyssopaica1 9 ,al*ymy & e ,sep>ation4 ,yet ,sulphur is ( admirable use = its vulg> ,bus9esses1 or common ,artifices4 ,n[1 t ,i may m accurately expla9 to y\r ,compreh5sion1 ,i w fir/ di/+ui% x accord+ to its ,nature4 ,= x is n produc$ f "o ,matrix1 b f _m4 ,:]e=e also1 x acquires div]s ,op]ations1 t is1 ha? 9 x self v>i\s affections1 n "o disposition only1 b peculi> peculi>ly4 ,& t ! ,physician may n err1 ,i w "h pres5t to him ! ,nature ( t ,sulphur1 :i* is be/ = 8 use 9 ,m$ic9e2 also to ! ,*ymi/1 ,i w exhibit ! disposition ( t1 :i* is pr(itable 9 ,al*ymy2 & la/ly1 ,i w %ew1 h[ f> x is conduc5t = e common ,bus9ess4 ,!re=e ! ,in/ruction be+ fir/ premis$1 its use %all be sup]add$1 n only 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 b also 9 o!r common ,vocations2 t e ,man 9 8 own ,op]ation may "k1 h[ to use & apply ! same1 )\t mi/ake or ,error4 ,t\*+ ! ,embryonate ,sulphur ( ,metals1 viz4 :at is invisibly conta9$ 9 x1 ?us take x3 ,t 9 ,diseases do? s admirably cons]ve & re/ore its own ,memb]1 z x manife/s ! ,memb]s to /& 9 ne$ ( a ,m9]al ,m$icam5t only1 & no o!r4 ,h5ce ! ( is conduc5t = ! ,he>t1 ( = ! ,bra91 ( = ! ,re9s1 ( = ! ,sple51 ( = ! ,gall1 ( = ! ,liv]1 & = ! ,lungs4 ,also !re is f\nd a k9d ( ,embryonate ,sulphur 9 ,wood3 ,b t is ,fire only1 :i* no ,man c pres]ve 9 its ,life & ,ess5ce o!rwise ?an 9 ! ,wood1 ) :i* x passe? away1 & dyes4 ,su* is ! ( all ?+s :i* are ,woody1 or :atsoev] x be1 t is pla9ly r$uc$ by ,fire into ,a%es4 ,?is is ,vegetable1 b n fix$2 nor is x conducible = any ?+ at all1 except ^? ?+s1 :i* are to be prep>$ by ,fire4 ,n[ be x kn[n to y all1 t t indicates ! ,virtues ( o!r ,sulphurs1 ?is way3 ,z ,fire dev\re? all ?+s1 s e is an invisible ,fire1 :i* do? invisibly absume ,diseases s1 z ,fire visibly consumes ,wood4 ,:]e=e ! ,elem5t ( ,fire is a s+ul> ,arcanum 9 all ,diseases4 ,he t wants ?is ,elem5t ( ,fire among 8 ,secret ,m$ic9es1 ought n 9 any wise ascribe to himself ! ,"n ( a ,physician2 nor c he %ew himself an ,exp]t ,physician1 b is r an ,errone\s ,op]ator1 & a ,robb] ( ! ,sick4 ,fur!r ,i say1 is ! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 & if any "o w\ld h x ex]cise ! facilities ( a ,m$ic9e1 let him take c>e to volatilize x s1 z x may vani% l a ,flame2 t is1 let x be s subtiliz$1 z x may rec$e f its own ,body1 & ! ,body be sep>at$ f x3 ,= ! ,body is n ! ,elem5t ( ,fire4 ,sulphur1 r5dr$ ?us ,subtile & ,volatile1 is ! ,consum] ( :at is to be consum$1 t is1 :at is n fix$ 9 ,nature1 s ,diseases are n fix$1 b ! ,body is fix$ aga9/ ! ,elem5t4 ,& ! ,elem5t ( ,fire is only adv]se to t1 :i* is n fix$ aga9/ x1 t is1 adv]se to ,diseases4 ,n[ w\ld ,pseudophysicians s ord] ! matt]1 z our ,philosophy might f9d place1 & receive ,encrease 9 ! ,s*ools ( ,physicians1 ! ,trifles & ,imp]t95cies ( ,humori/s 7:o grope 9 ,m$ic9e z a ,bl9d ,man1 t kn[s n :i* way he goes7 be+ totally reject$1 _m ,homicides1 daily p]petrat$ by _! ,ra%ness1 w\ld be prev5t$4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 s9ce !y are ,m5 ( no ,consci5ce1 :at c y d1 b leave !m to _! own p]v]s5ess8 ,he t is desir\s to act z a true ,physician1 let him seek ! ,virtues ( ,elem5ts 9 ,natural ?+s2 !re he w bo? f9d ! ,tru?1 & a ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,diseases ( ! ,sick4 ,!re is a tw(old k9d ( ,embryonate 2 "o fix$1 b not)/&+ made ,volatile2 ! o!r1 pure ,fire2 t is1 "o is ,liv+ ,fire1 ! o!r ,ins5sible ,fire2 yet bo? ! ,s5sible & ,ins5sible are ex]cis$ 9 l ,consummation2 viz4 "o 9 ,wood1 ! o!r 9 ,diseases4 ,e ,man1 affect+ ! ,heal? ( o!rs1 might by ^! few words be suffici5tly in/ruct$1 if ,,god )/& n 8 ,endeav\rs2 b ,i judge e ,man %all n be made ,weal?y1 because ,,god well kn[s1 :y he ha? giv5 ! ,goat s %ort a ,tayl4 ,= s9ce ,ri*es d v (t5 s$uce ,poor ,m51 cause !m to put (f ! ,habit ( ,humility & ,mode/y1 & trans=m !m into pr\d & insol5t ,animals1 !re=e x is m safe to keep sil5ce1 & leave e "o to 8 own poor e/ate4 ,n[ "k ye1 t\*+ ,sulphur & its ,species2 :at ! ,nature1 ,prop]ty & ,ess5ce1 ( ! same is4 ,:osoev] %all attempt to describe ,sulphur 9 a mo/ accurate mann]1 7z is fit1 ?\gh n exp$i5t7 w h ne$ ( abundance ( ,pap]4 ,b = h&l+ 1 a judici\s ,*ymical ,op]ator & ,exp]i5c$ ,arti/ is requir$2 su* a "o %\ld be v exp]t & solidly gr\nd$ 9 8 ,art1 no ,airy ,talkative ,p]son1 ^: ,art consi/s 9 ,lip-lab\r only2 b "o1 t proves himself an ,arti/ by ! ,lab\r ( 8 h&s3 ,= su* a ,man w be able to extract f m wond]ful ,arcanums1 ?an any ,man c describe ) 8 ,p54 ,b1 he t kn[s no?+ ( ,sulphur1 kn[s no?+ at all1 nor is x conv5i5t1 he %\ld say any ?+1 ei!r 9 ,m$ic9e1 or 9 ,philosophy1 t\*+ any ( ! ,secrets ( ,nature4 ,( ! ,use ( ?is ,elem5t ( ,fire1 :i* ,p>acelsus ha? s e>ne/ly comm5d$ to all ,physicians4 ,fir/1 ?is ,t9cture ( may be exhibit$ 9 all ,diseases1 = com=t+ ! ,bra91 ,he>t1 & all ! ,int]nal ,memb]s ( ! ,body1 because x is fam\sly subtil1 sav\ry1 & sweet2 & is a ,m$ic9e mo/ excell5t1 especially 9 ,affects ( ! ,lungs4 ,also1 x is ! mo/ p5etrat+ ( salutif]\s ,balsoms1 = cur+ e ,body int]nally hurt1 & = re/or+ all vitiat$ ,memb]s to _! pri/9e ,sanity2 9 s mu*1 z1 9 ?is respect1 y c sc>cely f9d any o!r ,rem$y1 second to ?is 9 ,virtue4 ,!re=e x may v well s]ve in/ead ( ,aurum potabile2 b 9 firey ,diseases1 x mu/ be w>ily adm9i/r$4 ,?is ,ess5ce ( /r5g!ns weak ,/oma*s1 & gets a good ,dige/ion4 ,9 a ^w1 9 all ,di/emp]s :atsoev]1 except ,burn+ ,feav]s1 x may be safely us$4 ,note3 ,if any "o %all extract a r$ ,t9cture f fix$ rubify$1 he w enjoy a mo/ pres5t ,rem$y1 n only = ,m51 b also = "s ,metals2 namely1 = t++ & into 4 ,?is is t1 :i* ,p>acelsus comm5d$ to all ! ,rivals or ,sons ( ,art s highly1 t ,i ?\ght ,i %\ld d v well "h to subjoyn 8 own ,words1 z !y are writt54 ,mortification ( ,sulphur is made1 :5 its combu/ible & fetid ,humidity is tak5 away f x1 & ! r$uc$ to a fix$ ,sub/ance1 :i* is done ?us4 4 ,common yell[ 1 :i* r$uce to a f9e ,p[d]1 & f x ?ree times ab/ract a mo/ /rong ,aqua ,=tis2 !n ! rema9+ 9 ! bottom1 w be ( a black ,col\r4 ,?is edulcorate ) sweet ,wat]1 & s (t di/il ! ,wat] !nce1 z until ! ,wat] come (f :olly sweet1 & smells n at all ( ,sulphur4 ,!n take t ,sulphur1 & rev]b]ate x 9 a close ,rev]b]atory1 l ,antimony4 ,9 ,rev]b]at+1 x w %ew x self1 ,fir/1 ,:ite2 ,secondly1 ,yell[2 & ,?irdly1 ,r$2 z ,c9nab>4 ,hav+ br\ght x to ?is pass1 ?\ may/ rejoyce2 = t is ! beg9n+ ( ?y ,ri*es4 ,= ?is ,rev]b]at$ ,sulphur 9 ,t++1 r5d]s e ,silv] into ! be/ ,gold1 & ! ,humane ,body into p]fect ,heal?1 m excell5tly ?an c be describ$4 ,( s great ,virtue is ?is rev]b]at$ & fix$ ,sulphur1 c4 ,else:]e1 ,p>acelsus writes ( ! ,transmutation ( ,metals & ,gems1 ?us3 ,z y n[ h se5 a v brief way ( "s peculi> ,transmutations ( ,metals2 s "h fur!r "k ye1 t\*+ ! ,transmutations ( ,gems1 t is1 ( small ,/ones1 t ( su* ,transmutations also !re are v>i\s ways1 "s ( :i* not)/&+ seem 9 no wise adv]se to o!rs4 ,= y see h[ pot5t a ,transmutation ( ,gems lyes 9 ! ,oyl ( ,sulphur4 ,e ,cry/al1 t is left 9 t ,oyl = "s "t1 is t+$ & transmut$1 & may by graduation ) di/9ct ,col\rs be s exalt$1 z to exce$ a ,natural ,jacyn?1 ,granate1 or ,ruby1 c4 ,p>acelsus "h tea*e? ! fixation ( 1 if a mo/ %>p ,aqua ,=tis be sev]al times ab/ract$ f ! same1 r$uc$ to a f9e ,p[d]4 ,b t way ( proce$+ w pr(it no?+1 because ! ,aqua ,=tis is n capable ( any ,+ress into ! 1 because t is fir/ to be procur$ by ,salts1 z we above taught4 ,= !n ! ,arti/'s ,endeav\r w succe$ well1 & ! 9 ,ab/raction ( ! ,aqua ,=tis be fix$1 & also wax :ite3 ,b ,r$ness is aft]w>d giv5 to x 9 an op5 ,fire1 or ,fire ( ,rev]b]ation4 ,& x w nev] wax r$ 9 a close ,vessel1 h[ long soev] x /&s 9 ! ,fire4 ,& :5 x is ?us ,r$1 e common ,_s ( ,w9e extracts n its ,t9cture1 because x ha? n +ress into x4 ,b ! fix$ r$ mu/ fir/ be melt$ ) fix$ ,salt ( ,t>t> 9 a v /rong ,fire4 ,t way is giv5 to x su* an ,+ress1 z any ,_s ( ,w9e c extract f x its ,t9cture4 ,= o!rwise y %all lab\r 9 va94 ,p>acelsus int5d$ r to keep ?is ,exp]im5t to himself only1 ?an to expose x to ! use ( ! ungrateful ,vulg> ,sort4 ,b no ,man ha? cause to wond]1 :y ,i n[ am desir\s to discov] ! same op5ly1 s9ce ,i h peculi> ,reasons ( ?is ,publication1 an acc\nt ( :i* ,i am n b\nd to r5d] to any ,man4 ,x is suffici5t to any grateful-m9d$ ,man1 t ,i am will+ publickly to discov] t ,secret4 ,?is fix$ ,t9cture ( is 9 ,m$ic9e mu* m efficaci\s1 ?an ! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 describ$ by ,p>acelsus4 ,= ,t is only extract$ f a ,volatile ,sulphur2 b ,?is is fix$2 & is also ( p[] suffici5t to cure ! fix$ ,diseases ( ,m51 z well z ,metals4 ,! ,volatile ,t9cture1 or ,elem5t ( ,fire1 z x is call$ by ,p>acelsus1 is o!rwise also fam\sly conduc5t = ,ext]nal ,uses4 ,all affects ( ! ,sk91 z ,scabs1 & ! l1 are cur$ by ! help ( t4 ,also to e ,w9e x is a pres5t ,m$ic9e4 ,= if any "o put a little ( x into a ,cask ( ,w9e1 ! ,w9e acquires a grateful ,ta/ & ,od\r1 & w be s com=t$1 z n easily to admit ( *ang+ or p]i%+1 z o!rwise is wont to happ5 to common ,rh5i% ,w9e4 ,i did inde$1 = tryal sake1 p\r same ( ?is into div]s ,w9es1 & f\nd x s 9 v de$4 ,= ,i put "o or two drops ( our ,elem5t ( ,fire into sev]al op5 ,cups fill$ ) ,w9e2 & ,i daily obs]v$ !m1 until ,i f\nd1 t t ,w9e1 9 :i* none ( ! ,elem5t ( ,fire 0 put1 did 9 two or ?ree days contract a slimyness2 b ^?1 9 :i* a little ( ! ,elem5t ( ,fire _h be5 mix$1 /ood almo/ ?ree ,weeks1 be=e !y began to contract ! l4 ,:i* bus9ess ( ,w9e1 if any ,man well consid]1 he may f9d out ! way1 h[1 by ! b5efit ( ?is ,art only1 f> m easily to acquire suffici5t ,ga9 = daily ,su/5ance1 ?an o!rwise by ! p]ill\s ways ( ,m]*&ise4 ,:]e=e1 :osoev] is desir\s ( enjoy+ ,pr(it 9 ,w9es1 let him always take c>e cont9ually to h ready prep>$ by him a good ,sal mirabile1 & r$uce ,sulphur into a r$ firey ,/one2 o!rwise he w lose 8 ,lab\r & ,co/1 :i*1 by way ( ,admonition1 ,i 0 n will+ to pass ov] 9 sil5ce4 ,!re=e ,i mu/ say1 ) ,p>acelsus1 t all ^? ,physicians & ,*ymi/s are n ( ! be/ ,fame1 :o h ! ,gift ( ,glori\s ,eloqu5ce2 b ^? only1 :o h le>n$ _! ,und]/&+ by long use ( ,fire2 & :il/ elaborat+ ,subjects1 to be prep>$1 d well "k1 :at %\ld be add$ & sub/ract$1 accord+ z ! ,op]ation ( e ?+ requires4 ,s9ce we n[ "k1 :at ,p>acelsus taught t\*+ ! fixation ( 1 & also ! pr(itable use !re( 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy2 x w 9 no wise be imp]t95t 9 ?is place to ins]t1 :at ,basilius ha? writt5 t\*+ ! same2 t by 8 ,words e ,man may ! bett] disc]n1 t my fixation ( 1 :i* ,i h describ$ to be made by ! help ( ,salt ,nitre1 diff]s n f ! ,writ+s ( o!r ,philosoph]s1 speak+ ( ,salt ,nitre4 ,! a=esaid ,basilius1 7:o1 9 _m places ( 8 ,writ+s1 m5tion$ ! fixation ( by help ( ,salt ,nitre1 b obscurely en\gh7 among o!r ?+s1 ?us writes4 ,"h ,salt ,nitre is introduc$1 speak+ ( himself & to himself only4 ,sulphur inde$ is my mo/ mortal ,enemy1 & he is also my be/ ,fri5d3 ,= :5 we bo? are joyn$ toge!r 9 ,w$lock1 & our ,m>riage celebrat$ 9 ,hell1 s1 z we bo? sweat well toge!r2 !n we %all s put (f all ,impurities f u1 z 9 our dead ,bodies may be f\nd ! greate/ ,treasures1 & ( u be prog5it$ weal?y ,*ildr51 c4 ,by :i* words1 ,basilius intimates1 t ,salt ,nitre1 by ! ,contact ( 1 is inflam$1 &1 z by an ,enemy1 :olly burnt up & r$uc$ to no?+2 & !re=e is acc\nt$ its greate/ ,enemy4 ,b if ,salt ,nitre1 9 =m ( an ,aqua ,=tis1 be associat$ to 1 & r5d] x fix$ & con/ant 9 ,fire2 !y !n become ! greate/ ,fri5ds1 & f !m bo? are procreat$ ,ri* ,*ildr54 ,!re=e :osoev] is desir\s to obta9 su* ,*ildr51 let him b5d all 8 ?\ghts to ! matt] x self1 & dilig5tly se>*2 = he may f9d1 if ,,god be pleas$ to indulge him & p]mit ! same4 ,:atsoev] ,p>acelsus ha? "h writ ( 1 he ha? und\bt$ly writ pla9 en\gh1 s z ,cr$it may safely be giv5 to 8 ,writ+s4 ,= t :at he sai? is n f ! purpose1 ,e ,man may be in=m$ by ^! few words1 c4 ,c]ta9ly he1 _h he n dread$ ! impiety ( ! ,_w1 w\ld mu* m evid5tly h expla9$ ?is1 & by t means he w\ld h help$ ! ,necessity ( _m2 b ! notori\s ,+ratitude ( ! ,_w det]r$ ! ,man4 ,also ,p>acelsus admirably disc\rse? ( ! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 h[ excell5t a ,m$ic9e x is1 z ,i my self h exp]i5c$1 & %all fur!r 9 "t to come 7if ,,god p]mit74 ,9 l mann]1 ! same ,man makes m5tion ( ! noble ,hyssopaick ,art1 by ! help ( :i*1 anci5t ,philosoph]s did1 ) _! own h&s1 make black :ite z ,sn[1 fix x1 & by ! b5efit !re(1 d great ,miracles 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,?is ,art1 7) ,grief be x spok57 by ! neglig5ce & injury ( =m] times1 0 gradually lo/2 :i* not)/&+1 f ! ,caves ( ,sil5ce1 &1 z x 71 ly+ 9 ,d>kness1 ?is my ,small ,treatise w aga9 br+ to ,light4 ,! prophet ,david seems to h "s k ( ?is ,royal ,art2 = :5 he saw 8 ,s9s be=e ,,god1 _h 7z x 77 contract$ ! blackness ( a ,coal1 he ?us implores ! ,div9e ,m]cy3 ,spr9kle me1 ,o ,,"l1 ) ,hyssop1 t ,i may be :ite3 =1 by ?y well-wa%+ ( me1 ,i %all become :it] ?an ,sn[4 ,:5ce x is suffici5tly manife/1 t ,david crav$ n ! well kn[n ,kit*9-,h]b1 ,hyssop1 to be wa%$ )1 because t c\ld n help him2 b he spake ,metaphorically1 & reque/$ t 8 ,s9s 7by ! great blackness ( :i*1 he believ$ 8 ,s\l to be infect$ be=e ,,god7 might be p>don$1 & he receiv$ into ,div9e ,fav\r1 & nev] be driv5 f ! face ( ,,god to ,et]nity4 ,likewise1 !re is no ,community betwe5 ! black1 gross1 & combu/ible ( ,wood1 & ! pure1 fix$ & incombu/ible ( ,gold3 ,= z long z black keeps its combu/ible disposition1 x is refus$ by ! o!r1 z abhorr+ ! famili> ,society ( s /9k+ & sordid a ,gue/4 ,b z soon z t ,e?iopian1 by assi/ance ( ! mo/ noble ,hyssopaick ,art1 %all be wa%$ :ite z ,sn[1 & r5dr$ con/ant 9 ,fire1 !n x is readily receiv$ into ,communion by ! 1 & ( bo? is made "o ,t9cture1 by help ( :i*1 o!r ,metals are r$uc$ to ! ,p]fection ( ,gold2 z a little aft] %all be %ew$ m at l>ge4 ,yet ,i w fir/ briefly note ! diff]5ce ( 1 accord+ to my ,exp]i5ce2 :i* is inde$ n v necess>y1 because ,p>acelsus ha? done x4 ,nev]!less1 ,i am v will+ to subjoyn ^! few ?+s4 ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 z (t5 z !y 9 _! ,writ+s treat$ ( ! ,orig9al & ,beg9n+ ( ,metals1 plac$ ! ,f\ndation ( _! ,ass]tion 9 ,demogorgon2 viz4 ,t he 0 ! ,gr&-fa!r ( all ,metals & ,m9]als1 :o1 dwell+ 9 ! ,c5t] ( ! ,e>?1 0 cloa!d ) a bright-r$ ,cloak4 ,b prop]ly1 ,demogorgon is ! ,c5tral ,fire cont9ually burn+1 & a ,subtile ,_s ( 1 di/ill+ x self ?r\gh ! passages ( ! ,e>?4 ,if ?is firey ,_s 9 its asc5t f9ds a ,commodi\s ,cav]n1 or ,humid ,place1 9 :i* x may abide2 x is imm$iately !re coagulat$ into a ,m]curial ,wat]1 & by ! ,c5tral ,fire's cont9ual ,coction1 9 l5g? ( "t1 rip5$ into ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,b ! asc5d+ ,_s ( 1 :i* f9ds no ,seat = its ,abode1 asc5ds high] & high]1 until x comes to ! ,sup]ficies ( ! ,e>?2 into :i*1 :5 moy/5$ ) ,ra91 x ?ru/s x self2 & f ! ,gr\nd gr[s upw>d into ! ,air1 9 ! =m ( va/ ,bu%es & ,trees2 9 :i* ,plants & gre5 ,trees1 is f\nd su* a z is 9 ,m9]als1 7yet ?is is n f\nd s fix$1 z t 9 ,metals17 because all ?+s 9 ! ,b[els ( ! ,e>? are g5]at$ accord+ to ! ,influ5ce ( ! ,/>s1 & !re coagulat$ accord+ to ! nature ( ! place into ^! or ^? ,metals4 ,let him1 :o is desir\s to be taught m at l>ge t\*+ ^!1 consult ^? ,philosoph]s1 by :om ! same are pla9ly en\gh describ$4 ,if ! pleasure ( ,op]at+ induce any "o to set ab\t ?is ,"w1 he may make *oice ( ! he judge? mo/ sutable to 8 ,int5tion4 ,n[ behold ! ,me?od1 9 :i*1 by ! b5efit ( ! mo/ anci5t ,hyssopaick ,art1 black is by a dext]\s wa%+ turn$ into :ite1 r5dr$ fix$ & con/ant 9 ,fire1 & by ,rev]b]ation transmut$ into ,r$ness1 & !nce=? us$ z a ,m$ic9e ( ,humane & ,metallick ,bodies want+ melioration1 & t ) notable pr(it4 ,"h is pres5t$1 fir/1 ! ,me?od ( ,wa%+ ,black ,sulphur s1 z x becomes v ,:ite4 ,! wor?y ,p>acelsus do? briefly inde$ describe ! me?od ( :it5+ & rubify+ 1 b :at 0 mo/ conduc5t !reunto1 he conceal$2 viz4 t way ( ,prep>ation1 )\t :i* no ,aqua ,=tis c h +ress = ,wa%+ & ,fix+4 ,my purpose is 9 ?is place1 = ! sake ( ! ,se>*]s ( ,art1 to publi% ?is ,secret 9 pla9 ,words4 ,?is may be done _m ways1 z w appe> by ! foll[+1 4 ,"o "p ( ! ,t]re/rial ,sulphur ( ,pit-coals1 or ( ! ,vegetable ,sulphur ( ,wood-coals2 ) :i*1 r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 mix two or ?ree p>ts ( our ,sal ,mirabile1 prep>$ ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol & ,common ,salt4 ,:i* mixture put into a ,crucible1 & set ! ,crucible cov]$ 9 a ,w9d-,furnace = melt+4 ,!re ! ,sal ,mirabile1 by its ,acrimony1 preys ^u ! 1 & dissolves x2 & !nce makes a ,r$ ,/one1 :i*1 by p\r+ ,wat] on1 y may dissolve1 ,filtre1 & aga9 ,coagulate1 into a ,r$ ,salt or ,/one4 ,& ?us ! 1 by help ( ! ,sal ,mirabile1 ?r\gh "o only ab/raction ( a %>p ,aqua ,=tis1 w be s habile1 z x may easily be made :ite ) wa%+1 & also be fix$ s1 z to su/a9 ! =ce ( ,fire1 accord+ to ?is foll[+4 ,process4 4 ,( ?is ,r$ ,sulphure\s ,salt1 j4 & ^u x1 9 a /rong ,body ( ,glass1 p\r iij4 ( mo/ %>p ,aqua ,=tis3 ,yet n all at once1 b leisurely1 & at times2 because ! ,sal ,mirabile ) ! lose? its ,acidity1 & becomes ,alcalisate1 & !re=e s inimical to ! ,aqua ,=tis1 z x impetu\sly resi/s ! same4 ,!re=e let him1 t is ignorant ( ?is1 be v w>y1 le/ all t is conta9$ 9 ! ,vessel fly away1 or ! ,glass1 ?r\gh too mu* heat1 bur/ 9 sund]4 ,= ?is cause1 proce$ leisurely1 & op]ate accord+ to ! ,rules ( ,art1 t y\r ,endeav\r may be =tunate4 ,=1 9 a way contr>y to ?is1 y c f9d no?+1 b ,damage & ,tr\ble4 ,z (t5 z y put 9 any ,aqua ,=tis1 pres5tly put on ! ,head1 because x w sudd5ly & ha/ily fume1 & s cause damage2 to prev5t :i*1 aft] ,i _h su/a9$ sev]al ,losses1 ,i at l5g?1 aga9/ su* ,exhalations1 f\nd ?is ,rem$y4 ,sid5ote3 99 ,half ,ounces4 ,9 ! ,top ( ! ,alembick ,i caus$ a small hole to be made1 ?r\gh :i* ,i put a little ,tunnel ( ,glass1 & lut$ x on4 ,s soon z ,i _h put ! prep>$ into ! ,body1 & lut$ ! ,head & ,receiv] to x aptly1 ,i ?r\gh t little ,tunnel p\r$ at "o "t two or ?ree ,lo tones ( ,aqua ,=tis1 & pres5tly /opp$ ! ,pipe ) ,pap]2 !n imm$iately aft] great ,ebullition1 7by its own ,virtue1 )\t any ext]nal ,fire7 ! subtil ,s\l ( asc5d$ 9 a r$ =m4 ,soon aft]1 ,i p\r$ on m ,aqua ,=tis1 & left x to its own op]ation4 ,?is ,i did s long1 & s (t51 z until ,i _h put 9 iij4 ( ,aqua ,=tis1 ^u j4 ( ! prep>$ 4 ,:5 y h ?us done1 y may adm9i/] ,fire ext]nally to y\r ,matt] 9 ! ,glass ,body plac$ 9 ,s&1 = s ! ,aqua ,=tis w ! m virtually act ^u ! 1 & w all asc5d r$ 9 ,col\r2 b ! w rema9 ) ! ,sal ,mirabile 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel fix$1 :ite1 & able to su/a9 ! =ce ( ,fire s1 z x seems almo/ incr$ible1 t su* a ,sub/ance1 easie to be enflam$ & burnt1 %\ld 9 a few h\rs space be exalt$ to s great ,fixation & ,con/ancy4 ,! ,di/illation end$1 & ,glasses cool$1 take up ! ,body out ( ! ,s&1 & !nce take out ! ,salt ) ! fix$ 2 & to dissolve ! ,sal ,mirabile f x1 p\r on z mu* ,common ,wat] z %all be suffici5t4 ,aft] extraction ( ! ,salt1 ! fix$ :ite mu/ be dry$1 & kept suffici5tly hot 9 a ,crucible 9 an op5 ,fire1 until ! rema9s fix$1 totally :ite1 & able to abide ! ,exam5 ( ,fire4 ,!n is x fit to be res]v$ = su* ,uses1 z y %all le>n by ! foll[+4 ,note3 ,if ! ,sal ,mirabile1 toge!r ) ! ,aqua ,=tis1 %all be purifi$1 !n ! fix$ 1 aft] ,edulcoration1 w be :ite z ,sn[4 ,b on ! contr>y1 if y d n well filtre ! ) ! ,sal ,mirabile1 & also cleanse n ! ,aqua ,=tis1 ! w n come =? ( a ,sn[-l ,col\r1 z y may easily conjecture4 ,:]e=e1 :osoev] w\ld h a ,sn[-:ite 1 he mu/ w>ily proce$1 & purely op]ate1 9 all p>ts ( 8 ,"w4 ,9 ,m$ic9e1 & ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 de/itute ( :it5ess1 w s]ve well en\gh2 b if y w\ld apply x to su* ,uses1 z necess>ily require a ,sn[-:ite ,col\r1 y _h ne$ to proce$ w>ily1 accord+ to ! ,prescripts ( ,art4 ,= x is ( great ,conc]n 9 e ,"w1 to "k1 :e!r ! fix$ %\ld h a ,:ite or an ,a% ,col\r2 z 9 ! foll[+ %all be %ew$ m at l>ge4 ,moreov]1 x is highly necess>y to be kn[n1 t t ,aqua ,=tis1 :i* 0 p\r$ ^u ! prep>$ 1 & sep>at$ f x by ,di/illation1 is no m to be reput$ ,common ,aqua ,=tis4 ,= al?\gh x asc5ds ,r$1 yet t ,r$ness disappe>s 9 a day or two1 & ! ,aqua ,=tis %ews x self limpid & cle> aga92 9 s mu*1 z x c sc>cely be ?\ght by any ,man1 t any em95t ,virtue is lat5t 9 t r$ ,aqua ,=tis *ang+ aga9 into :it5ess4 ,:i* k9d ( ,ignorance did notably hurt me1 :il/ ,i p]suad$ my self1 t su* an ,aqua ,=tis c\ld n be effectual = any o!r use1 or = ! same1 aga94 ,b aft]w>d1 :5 ,i 0 seiz$ ) a desire ( se>*+1 :5ce t ,r$ness %\ld proce$1 & :y x aga9 disappe>$2 ,i rectifi$ a p\nd ( su* ,aqua ,=tis1 9 a clean ,glass ,body1 to "k1 :e!r t ,r$ness w\ld rema9 beh9d1 & no o!r ?an ! ,aqua ,=tis simple asc5d2 &1 by tryal1 ,i f\nd1 t no ,r$ness w\ld asc5d1 b 9 t ,rectification x sep>at$ x self f ! ,aqua ,=tis1 & resid$ 9 ! bottom 9 ! =m ( ,p[d]1 :ite z ,sn[4 ,hav+ done ?is1 ,i try$1 :e!r ! same ,:ite ,p[d] 7 fix$1 & ,i f\nd x to be z fix$1 z ,gold x self3 yet _h no +ress into ,metals1 b rema9$ l a :ite ,e>? con/ant 9 ,fire4 ,h5ce ,i 0 seiz$ ) ! delight ( ?9k+1 :at em95t ,virtue might be lat5t 9 ?is ,sn[-l ,p[d]4 ,:]e=e ,i aga9 & aga9 made l ,tryals1 & /ill f\nd ! same4 ,:5ce a great ,light discov]$ x self to me1 by :i* ,i p]ceiv$1 t 9 ! vehem5t ,action ( ! ,aqua ,=tis1 9 dissolv+ ! prep>$ 1 ! mo/ clean ,s\l ( ! asc5d$ ) ! ,aqua ,=tis1 yet 9 a v small quantity3 ,= out ( j4 ( su* 1 ,i _h n above eight or t5 ,gra9s ( ?is ,s\l ( left beh9d4 ,:i* ?+1 at fir/1 did n please me v well1 because ! smalness ( its weight seem$ ( no value ) me4 ,b hav+ made a m exact ,tryal1 ,i f\nd ?is ,sn[-l ,p[d] to be a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e 9 sev]al ,curable ,diseases ( ! ,humane ,body1 & a true ,t9cture = ,correct+ ,metals2 & !re=e aft]w>d ,i e/eem$ x f> m ?an be=e2 & ?is s noble :ite ,t9cture1 ,i1 by ! help ( ,art1 unit$ ) ,gold1 7:i* is a ?+ n difficult to be done by a skilful man7 & s f\nd1 t ?is laudable ,t9cture1 al?\gh s v :ite1 might1 ) 1 9 a small ,fire1 be exalt$ unto ,r$ness1 & be ( m value ?an all ! rema9+2 al?\gh t is an hundr$-fold m pond]\s1 ?an ?is t asc5d$4 ,yet ! ,use & ,fruit ( ,bo?1 we w a little aft] %ew m at l>ge4 ,^! may suffice to be (f]$ "h1 t\*+ ! way ( ,:it5+1 ,exalt+ & ,fix+1 common1 black1 fil?y1 fugitive1 & combu/ible ,sulphur1 till x is able to su/a9 ! torture ( ,fire4 ,b be=e we proce$ to ! ,use ( ?is :it5$ & fix$ 1 we w "h %ew c]ta9 o!r ways ( :it5+ & fix+ e combu/ible ,sulphur4 ,ano!r way ( ,fix+ ,sulphur4 4 ,"o1 two1 or ?ree 4 ( common yell[ r$uc$ to ,p[d]2 ^u ?is1 9 a glaz$ ,e>!n ,pot1 p\r f\r1 six1 or n9e 4 ( a /rong ,lixivium1 made ( ,lime or ,wood-,a%es1 9 :i*1 y mu/ s long boyl ! ) cont9ual /irr+ ( x1 z until ! ,lixivium ha? dissolv$ z mu* ( ! 1 z is possible4 ,!n decant x (f1 & p\r on fre% ,lixivium1 t ! same may also dissolve z mu* z x c2 repeat+ ! same ,lab\r till all ! %all be dissolv$4 ,:i* ,solutions1 if y filtre & coagulate into a ,r$ ,/one or ,salt1 ! ,sulphur w be s habile1 z x may1 by ! help ( ,aqua ,=tis1 be wa%$ & fix$4 ,ano!r way ( ,fix+ ,sulphur4 ,dissolve 9 a ,lixivium1 & put t ,solution 9 a ,glass ,body1 ^u :i* set an ,alembick1 ) an hole on ! ,top to put a ,tunnel ?r\gh1 z be=e said1 & adjoyn & lute a ,receiv] !reto4 ,!n ?r\gh ! ,funnel p\r 9 leisurely & by degrees s mu* ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 z until ! mortification ( bo? is p]ceiv$1 no m ebullition is caus$1 b all action ea* ^u o!r cease?4 ,?is be+ done1 adm9i/] ,fire by degrees1 & a subtile ,_s ( ,vitriol w asc5d1 :i* p]=ms wond]s 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy2 because x conta9s ,spiritual 9 x self1 & may be v mu* subtiliz$ by ,rectification4 ,9 ,ta/e1 x diff]s little f ! ,ta/e ( ,_s ( ,ur9e2 only t x is m grateful to ! ,palate1 & = e ,use m efficaci\s ?an ,_s ( ,sal ,armoniack or ,ur9e3 ,also f x ! ,t9cture may be sep>at$1 z we w %ew "h foll[+4 ,! ,salt1 rema9+ 9 ! bottom ( ! ,glass1 mu/ be tak5 out1 & by fusion 9 a ,crucible turn$ into a ,r$ ,/one1 :i* suff]s x self1 p] se1 to be fix$ 9 ! ,crucible 9 a %ort "t4 ,by ! b5efit ( ?is ,sulphur1 all ,metals may p>ticul>ly be am5d$ ) great pr(it4 ,if any "o purpose? to use ! same ,univ]sally1 let him pulv]ize ?is fix$ ,r$ 1 & f x extract a blood-r$ ,t9cture ) ,_s ( ,w9e3 ,= ?is ,t9cture is easily extract$1 & by ,p>acelsus is call$1 ,! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 & 0 by him highly e/eem$4 ,und\bt$ly ! *ief ,reason :y ?is ,philosoph] call$ x ,! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 01 because 9 ! ,op]ation he visibly disc]n$ f\r ,elem5ts4 ,=1 ! ,extraction end$1 7:i* may be absolv$ 9 #bd ,h\rs7 on ! top is a beautiful ,r$ ,ruby-l ,t9cture1 "u :i* is a :ite ,liquor1 & 9 ! bottom an ,a%-l ,e>?4 ,! little ,sk9 sep>at+ ! ,t9cture f ! :ite ,wat]1 is tak5 = ! ,air4 ,!re=e ?is way alt]nately1 ! f\r ,elem5ts pres5t !mselves to sight 9 ! ,glass )\t confusion2 s z al?\gh y %ake !m toge!r an hundr$ times 9 an h\r1 yet !y w nev] be mix$1 b aft] t agitation1 e ( !m recov]s its pri/9e ,/ation4 ,! fruitful ,use ( ?is ,elem5t ( ,fire1 %all be fur!r spok5 ( aft]w>d4 ,note3 ,z we h "h n[ taught ! way ( wa%+ & fix+ common ,yell[ 1 & ! black ( ,pit-coals & ,wood2 ev5 s may ! ( ,antimony1 ,vitriol1 ,auripigm5t1 & o!r ,m9]als1 be :it5$ & fix$4 ,b ! me?od1 by :i* is extract$ f ,metals & ,/ones1 %all 7,,god will+7 be %ew$ 9 a peculi> ,*apt]4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 "h is decl>$1 ,! ,use ( our ,fix$ ,sulphur1 &1 fir/1 9 ,m$ic9e4 ,fir/1 ?is :it5$ by ,lotions & fix$1 is a mo/ excell5t ,bezo>dick1 & mu* m safe 9 its ,use1 ?an ! ,ori5tal ,bezo>1 :i* is sold inde$ = a great] price1 yet nev] discov]s any visible & s5sible ,effect4 ,on ! contr>y1 our ,bezo> des]v$ly is pref]r$ be=e x1 especially 9 ! ,pe/il5ce1 & all o!r ,diseases1 :]e ,sweat+ is ne$ful4 ,also1 9 all ,affects ( ! ,lungs1 x yields m ,com=t & ,relief1 ?an all o!r ,m$icam5ts1 :i* are prep>$ ( n coct$ nor fix$1 b only crude4 ,likewise1 to ,m5 or e ,age1 ^: weak ,/oma*s are pro/rat$ by an heap ( aque\s & visc\s ,humors1 x is a pres5t ,rem$y2 because by its dryness x totally absumes all ,phlegmatick sup]flu\s ,humidities1 & p]fectly re/ores ! ,/oma*4 ,:at %all ,i say8 ,x may 9 a special mann] be comm5d$1 z a ,cordial & excell5t ,con=tative aga9/ ! imbecillity ( ,age4 ,& outw>dly1 x may s]ve = a mo/ excell5t ,cosmetick2 &1 9 l mann]1 by ! ,spagyrick ,art1 be r$uc$ into an admirable sweet ,oyl1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 ! yell[ & blacki% ,sk9 ( ,wom5 may be t+$ ) a beautiful :ite ,col\r3 ,n l any o!r vulg> ,cosmetick1 :i* do? inde$ :it5 ! ,sk91 b t may aga9 be wa%$ (f ) ,wat]2 n s1 ,i say1 b 9 su* a mann]1 z ! ,sk91 ?us elegantly t+$1 c 9 no wise be wa%$ (f aga94 ,yet 9 l5g? ( "t1 t :it5ess ( ! ,t9cture w we> away1 & ! ,sk9 recov] its native blacki% ,yell[ness3 ,:]e=e x mu/ be t+$ aga91 z (t5 z %all be ne$ful4 ,:5ce x is manife/1 t su* a ,t9cture is admirably useful 9 beautify+ ri* ,virg9s1 & curi\s ,matrons4 ,moreov]1 ?is ,oyl ( ,talk is efficaci\sly preval5t 9 cur+ su* ,affects ( ! ,sk91 z are call$1 ,impetigo's1 ,s]pigo's1 & ,li*5e's2 also ,scrophul\s ,tumors ris+ ab\t ! ,nose1 or 9 any "p ( ! ,face1 & proce$+ f an ,inflammation ( ! ,liv]4 ,?is ,oyl takes away all su* cutane\s ,vices1 & beautifies & heals ! de=m$ ,sk91 re/or+ x to its native ,col\r4 ,! ,use ( ! same 9 ,*ymi/ry4 ,fix$ 1 z well 9 ! humid1 z 9 ! dry way1 transmutes imp]fect ,metals into & 4 ,mo/ readily & 1 9 ! humid way2 & mo/ easily & 1 9 ! dry way4 ,f e x sep>ates by f]m5tation4 ,if x be add$ to prep>$ ,metals1 ! same ,metals di/ill$ by ,retort give =? f !mselves liv+ ,m]cury1 :i* p]mits x self to be fix$ ) into a t++ ,/one4 ,:5soev] old ,demogorgon1 or ! ,gr&fa!r ( ,metals1 ?r\gh 8 extream ,age1 decays 9 /r5g?1 & waxe? bald1 he dev\rs 8 y\nge/ ,son1 :]eby he is s greatly com=t$1 z he is able to give to all 8 ,sons & ,s]vants gold5 ,cr[ns4 99 99 99 99 99 ,note3 ,y are to und]/& ! dev\r+ ( ! ,son to be1 :5 old fix$ swall[s & dev\rs crude & n fix$ 1 & !reby acquires to x self ,flux & ,+ress1 by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,m9i/]1 :o mo/ dilig5tly wat*e? 8 ,sepul*re s long1 z until ,fa!r & ,son 7or ! fix$ & fusible7 be mortifi$1 & rise toge!r r5ovat$4 ,sid5ote3 99 ,amill4 ,also f our ,ho>y head$ ,demogorgon1 ( exact ,age1 by ! addition ( o!r ,matt]s1 is made a mo/ :ite 99,amausum1 9 ! acquisition ( :i*1 ,goldsmi?s d greatly delight2 because !y c adorn _! ,artifices !re)4 ,behold ,i pres5t y ! way ( ,op5+ & ,con/itut+ a p]petual ,metallurgy ( & 4 ,we above taught1 t 7aft] x is wa%$ into a ,sn[y :it5ess1 & also s fix$1 z x is able to su/a9 ! ,exam5 ( ,fire7 0 endu$ ) p[] ( am5d+ all ,metals4 ,= ! :it5$ 1 by ,gradation1 turns !m into 1 & ! ,rubify$ into 4 ,b "h a great ,ob/acle is wont to int]v5e1 s z ?is ,"w ( s great pr(it1 _c easily obta9 its ,effect1 answ]able to ! ,wi% ( e op]at+ ,*ymi/2 viz4 because by ,fixation ! is s totally depriv$ ( its ,fatness1 p5etrat+ ,p[]1 & easy ,flux1 z x deg5]ates 7z x 77 into a dead ,e>?1 :i*1 p] se1 alone loves n to ent] into any ,metal1 b *oose? fir/ to h ,+ress duly prep>$ = x by ! help ( o!r ,fusibles1 su* are vulg>1 immature1 & combu/ible ,sulphur1 or ,antimony2 :i* d inde$ p5etrate ! dead 1 & r5d] x s fusible1 z x is capable ( ,+ress into ,metals4 ,b s9ce su* combu/ible or 1 is s v noxi\s to ,metals1 z x makes !m black1 volatile1 & brittle1 & s commonly do? z mu* hurt z good2 !re=e we1 n approv+ ( su* an ,+ress1 endeav\r$ to f9d out a bett]4 ,inde$1 al?\gh e may ano!r way be s fix$1 & rubify$1 )\t ! help ( ,aqua ,=tis1 z to reta9 its own ,+ress2 yet su* a fixation 7?\gh easily done1 & requires little ,*>ge7 _c be compleat$ )\t a v long "t4 ,i int5d to describe ?is way ( ,fix+2 b fir/ %all be %ew$ ! me?od ( procur+ a safe ,+ress to ?is fix$ by a :it5+ ,aqua ,=tis4 ,fir/1 we taught1 ! 0 to be r$uc$ by our ,sal ,mirabile1 !n t a mo/ %>p ,aqua ,=tis 0 to be ab/ract$ f x1 & aft] ,ab/raction ! ,sal ,mirabile to be sep>at$ f ! :ite fix$ by common ,wat]1 t ! might be dulcify$ & r5dr$ fit = ,m$ic9al ,uses4 ,n[ ,i tea*1 t ! fix$ by ,aqua ,=tis is n to be edulcorat$1 b ! ,sal ,mirabile to be left ) x2 be+ t1 :i* prep>es ,flux & ,+ress = its p5etration into ,metals1 insomu* z ,necessity n[ urge? u to seek a bett] ,+ress1 viz4 ?is way2 ,! way ( add+ to ,fix$ a ,f]m5t1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 is acquir$ ,+ress into ,metals1 p5etrative1 & am5d+ ! same4 ,above1 :]e we treat$ ( ! way ( fix+ ,sulphur1 we taught1 t aft] x 0 r$uc$ by ,sal ,mirabile1 a mo/ %>p ,aqua ,=tis 0 to be p\r$ ^u x1 & !nce to be ab/ract$1 & t 9 ! "t ( ,ab/raction1 a little ,volatile w\ld also asc5d ) ! ,aqua ,=tis1 :5ce ! ,aqua ,=tis wax$ ,r$1 & t su* a ,r$ness might be sep>at$ f ! ,aqua ,=tis1 9 =m ( a fix$ ,p[d] :ite z ,sn[1 :i* might be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy ) great pr(it4 ,yea1 su* a fix$ :ite z ,sn[1 do? n only s]ve = an admirable ,cosmetick2 b also ?is small ,quantity ( des]ves to be highly comm5d$ by ,physicians1 z a mo/ excell5t ,diaphoretick1 ! l ( :i* y c no :]e f9d4 ,= inde$1 ,ori5tal ,bezo> is n comp>able to ?is ( ours4 ,our ,bezo> is ! true ,unicorn's ,horn ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s4 ,?is our ,philosophick ,unicorn1 is t mo/ pot5t1 ho>y1 & ag$1 ,k+ ( ! ,_w1 :o1 z soon z he ha? dev\r$ 8 "y ,son1 encrease? 9 /r5g? s admirably1 z he trans=ms 8 ,gray ,hairs into ,r$1 & triumphs 9 8 be+ able to give to all 8 ,s]vants gold5 ,cr[ns1 & also to make !m ,k+s4 ,= he is no m su* z he 01 viz4 ,v5om1 or ,black black] ?an ,black1 or a wild & horrible ,bea/ 9 ! ,wood1 b is *ang$ into our ,ori5tal ,bezo>1 ,:ite :it] ?an ,:ite1 ,univ]sal ,treacle1 c4 ,s great a p[] do? he possess1 aft] he ha? be5 prep>$ accord+ to ! ,me?od above prescrib$4 ,if any "o be desir\s to exalt ! ,faculties ( ?is 1 he w n lose 8 ,lab\r1 if be=e fixation he dissolve 9 ,aqua ,regis1 & p\r ?is ,solution ( ^u ! 1 in/ead ( ano!r ,aqua ,=tis2 & ab/ract x f !nce aga94 ,= s do+1 n only ! rema9s fix$ ) ! 1 & gives ,+ress unto x2 b also ! ,aqua ,regis1 or ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w1 ) ! ,sn[-l ,s\l ( 1 w c>ry ) !mselves ov] ! ,helm ! clean ,s\l ( 1 & s produce a f> m excell5t ,m$ic9e1 ?an if only ! ,s\l ( did asc5d alone2 z e ,man may easily conjecture4 ,b if any "o is desir\s to op]ate bett]1 he may1 if he w1 dissolve ! ,gold also 9 a ,crucible1 toge!r ) ! ,sulphure\s ,sal ,mirabile2 & pres5tly aft] ab/ract f x a mo/ %>p ,aqua ,=tis2 :i* way ! is s mu* ! bett] unit$ ) ! 4 ,al?\gh ,i c\ld discov] mu* m t\*+ ?is way ( ,op]at+1 yet s9ce 7because ,i h publi%$ already z mu* z is fit7 no ,necessity oblige? me to su* a publication1 ,i w =be> to speak fur!r h]eab\t4 ,! way ( br++ ?is fix$ ,sn[-l to ,r$ness1 ! ,laudable ,p>acelsus "h tea*e?2 viz4 t x mu/ be made ,r$ by a flam+ ,fire4 ,yet x mu/ n be cov]$ 7z he m5tions7 b op53 ,= ?is way x w wax ,r$1 o!rwise x w\ld rema9 ,:ite4 ,n[ t to :i* y add 1 ne$s no ,rev]b]ation2 because by ! x is turn$ into a purple ,col\r1 & ! x self1 by help ( ! fix$ 1 becomes irr$ucible1 & passe? into ,t9cture1 & s ne$s no fur!r ,exaltation4 ,!re=e to :omsoev] ,,god %all be s propiti\s1 z to give him ?is ,salt ( ,metals1 toge!r ) ! k ( conjoyn+ x ) ! ,r$ ,s\l ( & :i* asc5ds1 he w %ew himself bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry a pr9cipal ,ma/]3 ,b :osoev] is s bl9d1 ignorant1 & witless1 z he _c disc]n :at ,i h "h s l>gely treat$ (1 su* a ,man assur$ly lab\rs ) an uncurable ,bl9dness1 s z y _c recov] 8 ,heal?1 al?\gh y %\ld put d\ble ,spectacles on 8 ,nose4 ,n[ to describe ! me?od ( fix+ s1 z x may reta9 its ,+ress1 :]e) to p5etrate into ,metals1 ,i purpose n 9 ?is place2 b x %all 7,,god will+7 be describ$1 :]e we treat ( our ,secret ,sal ,armoniack4 ,"h foll[s1 ,! way ( ,prep>+ a p]petual ,metallurgy ( & 1 by ! help ( ,fix$ ,sulphur4 ,let ! ,b5evol5t ,read] "k1 ,i d n affirm1 t all :atsoev] ,i %all "h write t\*+ ! p]petual ,metallurgy1 ,i my self h try$1 or took c>e to see elaborat$4 ,= ! fixation ( ha? n be5 kn[n to me above two or ?ree ,ye>s1 dur+ :i* "t1 ,i h be5 = ! mo/ "p di/emp]$ 9 my ,body s f>1 z ,i _h sc>cely /r5g? en\gh to prosecute my m secret ,arcanum's1 :i* are f> m de> to me1 ?an any fix$ c be4 ,yet1 9 ! mean :ile1 ,i c\ld n *oose b employ my ,?\ghts ^u su* a ,me?od1 :i* be+ f\nd1 any "o might1 by ! help ( fix$ 1 reap a ga9ful ,crop ( ,fruit f ! transmutation ( ,metals4 ,to accompli% ?is1 ,i c\ld f9d no way m easy1 ?an = a ,man1 ( ,elixiviat ,a%es 7n ( ,bones1 b7 ( ,wood1 well sift$1 to make l>ge ,c9]itiums or ,te/s1 9 ,iron ,molds fit = ! purpose1 & ) t ,wood-,a%1 mix a small "p ( ! fix$ 2 & !n take c>e to cupellate ,silv] mixt ) ,copp]1 7) ! due addition ( ,lead7 accord+ to ! common me?od ( ,art1 ^u su* ,te/s4 ,= ?us1 ! w be purify$1 & ! & pass into ! ,te/1 z is o!rwise wont to happ5 9 all o!r purify+s ( ,silv]4 ,^! ,te/s1 7:i* y may keep by y1 until y h a suffici5t ,quantity7 9 ! usual mann] put into a melt+ ,=nace1 t 9 a /rong ,fire ! & 1 :i* pass$ into ! ,te/1 may co-unite ) ! fix$ 1 & s attract x to !mselves1 z !y may come =? impregnat$ ) & 4 ,n[ if ?is ,copp]y be cupellat$ on su* a ,te/ prep>$ ) 1 ! & w rema9 ^u ! ,te/1 & ! & 1 z happ5$ be=e1 w pass into ! ,te/4 ,& if y aga9 proce$ ) !m z be=e1 infallibly 7by su* a way ( ,cupellat+7 y w1 ) ! help ( fix$ 1 f & acquire gradually a ,quantity ( & n to be contemn$4 ,by ?is way ( ,op]at+1 9 all ^? ,regions1 :]e ,coals are *eap1 a ,man may get a compet5t ,livelyhood4 ,= al?\gh 9 ,cupellat+ !re is "s loss ( ! & 1 !y turn+ into ,scoria's2 yet ?is small loss1 9 ^! poor ,metals1 is no?+1 9 comp>ison ( ! great ,ga91 :i* may be expect$ f ! m ,ri*4 ,i reckon1 ?is ,op]ation ( ,cupellat+ co/s no m ?an ! price ( ! ,coals2 = ! damage made 9 & is ri*ly recomp5s$ by ! & acquir$4 ,i 0 will+ to communicate ?is to ! ,lov]s ( ,art4 ,!re=e1 if !re be any ,curi\s ,ref9]s1 to :om ?is ,process is pleas+1 let !m put x to ! ,tryal2 if !y w n1 'tis all "o to me3 ,= ,i w make no ,tryal 9 su* ,works1 z require a ,man /rong & pati5t to lab\r 9 ! ,fire4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i d\bt n1 b !re w be "s1 :o w amply encrease _! ,=tunes !reby2 ^u ^: ,endeav\rs1 ,i pray = ! ,div9e ,bless+1 & (f] to _! ,consid]ation ?is anci5t ,prov]b1 ,by ,saturn & ,m>s1 by ,fire & ,art1 a ,treasure is f\nd4 ,m>s is fix$ ,sulphur3 ,mu* might be said = ,saturn also2 b t is n s conduc5t z fix$ 1 :i* is mu* pur] ?an rude ,iron1 z ,exp]i5ce tea*e?4 ,t\*+ ! fur!r use ( fix$ 9 ! ,em5dation ( ,metals1 & t 9 an humid way1 by fix+ & graduat+ ,aqua ,=tis's1 ! ,acrimony or ,corrosive ,p[] ( :i*1 is fir/ s brok5 by ! help ( fix$ 1 z !y d n dissolve1 b only p5etrate !m1 & d$uce !m to an high] degree1 &1 accord+ to ! nature ( ! 1 t+e ! same into :it5ess or r$ness4 ,x is kn[n to u1 t no?+ t+e? b only2 & t1 accord+ to its ,nature1 into r$ness or :it5ess1 bo? 9 ! humid & dry way4 ,9 ! dry way1 ! mu/ ( necessity be s fix$ & fusible1 z be+ ca/ ^u ! ,metal 9 flux1 x may p5etrate into x1 z ,oyl into a dry ,sk94 ,y h already he>d1 t 9 fixation by ,aqua ,=tis1 f ! is s tak5 away its ,+ress1 easy ,fusion & ,metallick ,fatness1 z x r seeme? l a dry ,e>?1 ?an a ,metallick ,sub/ance2 9 s mu*1 z unto x _c be procur$ a ready ,+ress into ,metals1 unless by "s s+ul> ,art & ,indu/ry4 ,su* an ,+ress _c be giv5 to fix$ 9 a bett] way1 ?an by ,m]curial mundify$ ,metals1 viz4 by & 1 & inde$ unto ,r$ness1 b unto ,:it5ess4 ,x y w\ld proce$ m dext]\sly1 y mu/ legitimately unite fix$ ) ! ,salt ( ,metals2 !n w be acquir$ ,+ress into all ,metals1 z h]eaft] 9 ! ,description ( ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s %all be se54 ,b if ,=tune %all s fav\r any ,man1 z he c f9d out su* a ,wat]1 z is endu$ ) ! p[] ( dissolv+ fix$ 1 he w enjoy s pot5t a ,gradatory ,wat]1 z w conv]t black ,lepr\s into mo/ :ite pure 3 ,& n only 1 b also 1 1 & 2 yet mo/ readily4 ,t\*+ su* a ,gradatory ,wat]1 7z f> z ,i h le>n$ by ,exp]i5ce7 ?us take x3 ,e :it5$ & fix$ by wa%+ am5ds ,metals2 b h[ x %\ld h & acquire ,+ress into !m1 is n kn[n4 ,!re=e1 z x is ! "p ( ,art & ,indu/ry to procure to fix$ a dry ,+ress2 s also x is no less ! ,"w ( ,art & ,indu/ry to conv]t fix$ into a ,wat]1 by :i*1 vile ,metals may be exalt$ to a m excell5t degree ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,!re=e1 let him1 :o int5ds to conv]t fix$ into ,wat]1 obs]ve1 t ?is ,wat] mu/ n be s /rong z to dissolve ,metals1 b sav\r only ( s mu* ,acrimony z w be suffici5t to p5etrate !m1 & d$uce into an humid =m1 viz4 su* z x is t+$ )1 ei!r :ite or r$1 accord+ z ! ,gradatory ,wat] %all be made1 ei!r ( r$ or :ite 4 ,:osoev] well und]/&s h[ to *ange fix$ into ,wat]1 unto him w be op5$ a ,comp5di\s way ( ,graduat+ vile ,metals into & 4 ,:i* ,op]ation is1 ( all1 ! mo/ commodi\s = 1 because ,aqua ,=tis m readily preys ^u1 & dissolves1 o!r ,metals ?an 4 ,= x is prejudicial to dissolve any1 because 9 ,graduation ,metals are n to be dissolv$1 b only to be p5etrat$1 ) cons]vation ( _! =ms1 z !y 7 :5 put 91 &1 )\t any dim9ution1 to be transmut$ into bett] ,metals2 :i* 9 is mo/ easy to be done4 ,yet any ,aqua ,=tis1 al?\gh y add to x ?rice s mu* common ,wat]1 w prey ^u & dissolve 1 1 1 & 1 :i* is a ?+ to be /udi\sly avoid$4 ,into ! a=esaid ,gradatory ,wat]1 9 :i* ! fix$ is1 ca/ a little common ,salt1 !n ! ,aqua ,=tis becomes ,enemy to ! ,lead1 & assaults x1 b inde$ only to p5etrate1 7n to dissolve ! same7 & to introduce ! fix$ 4 ,aft] ! ,lead ha? la9 9 su* ,wat] ab\t #ad ,days1 x w swell & wax :ite1 leav+ "o half ( x self ^u ! ,cupel4 ,b ! long] x %all lye 9 ! ,gradatory ,wat]1 s mu* ! m am5d$ w x be4 ,if fix$ c\ld z easily be turn$ into ,gradatory ,wat]s1 ! same may easily be fix$2 assur$ly 9 ! :ole ,_w !re w\ld be no "o p>ticul> m desirable ?an ?is1 by ! help ( :i*1 great ,ri*es might be acquir$4 ,= ?is same humid ,graduation requires almo/ no tr\ble or lab\r1 m ?an putt+ fil$ or rasp$ ,lead = "s "t into ! ,gradatory ,wat]1 & aft] ,gradation1 to take x out & cupellate x2 be+ su* a k9d ( ,"w1 z by ,*ymi/s is acc\nt$ a ,*ildi% ,lab\r4 ,b to "k & be able to conv]t fix$ into a ,gradatory ,wat]1 is ! pr9cipal ,artifice2 & to p>ticipate ( t1 all dilig5ce mu/ be us$ by him1 :osoev] he be1 t is desir\s to reap pleasant & pr(itable ,fruits f ,*ymi/ry4 ,:at d y desire8 ,all ?+s ne$ful to be spok51 _c cle>ly be expla9$ ) a ,p52 yet if any "o %all acquire ! ,salt ( ,metals1 he may easily s f> introduce fix$ into ,metals by t1 z !y %all be am5d$ !reby4 ,hi!rto ,i h pla9ly en\gh describ$ ! ,fixation ( 1 & prolixly demon/rat$1 h[ +ress may be procur$ to x1 z well by ! ,humid1 z by ! ,dry way4 ,:]e=e1 :osoev] %all ?9k himself conc]n$ h]e91 let him foll[ ^! ,prescripts1 until he f9d s mu* ,good1 z ! fav\r ( ,,god w grant to him4 ,= ! ,all ( our hope dep5ds on ! bless+ ( ,,god4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 ,i am n will+ to conceal f ! ,se>*] ( ,art1 ?is "o only ,artificial ,manual ,comp5dium1 ( conv]t+ easily into a ,gradatory ,wat]4 ,we above said1 ,aqua ,=tis c\ld f9d no +ress = x self to ! fix+ ( 1 be=e x 0 procur$ to x by ! help ( ,sal ,mirabile4 ,!re=e1 s9ce ! way ( prep>+ ,sal ,mirabile is v>i\s1 & "o ,salt is always m con/ant ?an ano!r2 great ,caution mu/ be us$1 t ! ,sulphur be s h&l$ & accommodat$1 z x may be sudd5ly dissolv$ by ! %>p ,aqua ,=tis1 & s n be precipitat$ into a :ite ,p[d]4 ,= if ?is be n done1 x w inde$ be fix$ by ! ,aqua ,=tis1 b become v difficult to be dissolv$4 ,if x be well dissolv$ ! fir/ "t1 aft] ,fixation x w be easily dissolv$4 ,:i* is a ?+ wor?y & pr(itable to be obs]v$3 ,= ! :ole h+e ( ,art consi/s "h4 ,!re=e1 if any "o be well ,skill$ 9 ,spagyrick ,lab\rs ( ,fire1 he w easily br+ ?is ,prescript to a good ,effect2 b if he be n su*1 he w ,lab\r 9 va91 & lose 8 ,*>ges2 & t n )\t ! good ,pleasure ( ,,god1 :o ,wills n1 t e ,man %\ld be made ,ri*4 ,nev]!less1 if any "o1 ) an indefatigable /udy & pati5ce ( ,se>*1 %all hit ! ,m>k1 he w give ?anks to ,,god & to me3 ,if n1 let him impute ! ,error to 8 own unhapp9ess1 s9ce ,i h writ s op5ly & cle>ly1 z no ,man be=e me ev] did4 ,my purpose is 9 ?is place to discov] "o mo/ excell5t ,secret2 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 fix$ may easily be *ang$ into a ,gradatory ,wat]1 & t ! foll[+ way4 ,*oose su* 1 z unto :i* ,nature ha? giv5 great] ,efficacy1 ?an to ! common 2 su*1 ,i say1 z is 9 a sort ,m]curial1 & 9 :i* su* beg9n+s ( ! ,op]ation ( ,nature discov] !mselves1 z !nce may be made a ,metal ( a ,gold5 ,disposition4 ,su* a ,m]curial y %all sc>cely f9d 9 all ! ,metallurgy ( ,gold2 & t naturally ,r$1 bo? int]nally & ext]nally2 & is o!rwise call$ by ,p>acelsus ,embryonate ,sulphur1 or ,c9nab>9e ,sulphur1 or immature m9]al ,electrum2 b by ,m9]s vulg>ly call$ ! ,fl[] ( ,gold3 ,also y may p]ceive x to h a great ,communion & similitude ) ,auripigm5t & ,antimony4 ,?is ,sulphur is ,m]curial1 & t\*e? ,metals ) a m ne> ,aff9ity1 ?an vulg> simple 1 because aft] ,fixation x is easie to be dissolv$1 & be=e ,fixation bett] to be wr\ght ^u ?an common 1 :i* p>takes ( no ,m]cury4 ,& ?is 9 ! ab/raction ( ,aqua ,=tis gives =? m ( a beautiful ,t9cture ?an any o!r common 4 ,also ?is pure ,s\l may mu* bett] be us$ 9 ,m$ic9e & 9 ,al*ymy1 because x is bo? ,m]curial & ( great] ,efficacy1 ?an ! ,s\l ( any common 4 ,note3 ,common is n s easily prep>$ = ,solution1 z ?is2 because x is ,m]curial1 & !re=e1 ha? m ,communion ) ,aqua ,=tis1 to be dissolv$ by help ( x4 ,& aft] x is dissolv$1 9 ! ,di/illation x gives =? m ,s\l1 & ! fix$ 1 :i* rema9s 9 ! bottom1 is ( great] ,virtue 9 ,m$ic9e1 ?an ! o!r ( common 4 ,= by h[ mu* ! m p]nici\s ,v5ome x 0 be=e ,fixation s mu* ! m ,efficaci\s ,m$ic9e do? x become1 aft] ! ,v5ome is inv]t$ by ,fixation1 & conv]t$ or prep>$ into an ,antidote or ,treacle4 ,su* may also ano!r way1 m commodi\s1 ?an by ,sal ,mirabile1 be prep>$ = easie ,solution3 ,:i* inde$ is a ?+ ( great mom5t1 & wor?y to be obs]v$4 ,?is %ort1 b necess>y1 ,admonition ,i ?\ght good to subjoyn = ! sake ( ! ,se>*]s ( ,art2 to ! end x might be kn[n1 t "o is bett] ?an ano!r = prep>+ ! a=esaid ,gradatory ,wat]4 ,nev]!less1 ! kn[n common ,sulphur1 z well z t ( ,wood1 is suffici5tly conducible to be wa%$ & fix$4 ,m at ?is "t ,i h n to advise4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 if any "o be desir\s to ,lab\r1 he may +5i\sly se>* out all ?+s fit = 8 ,inv5tion1 & e>ne/ly /rive = ,ri*es4 ,= ,i1 )\t ,envy1 or close ,concealm5t1 h s op5ly spoke my m9d1 z ! lea/ blame _c ju/ly be imput$ to me4 ,b to prev5t ! ,infelicity ( ?y ,error1 my ,read]1 ,i c\ld n d bett]1 ?an ,i h "h done by ,writ+4 ,let x n be t$i\s to ,!e to tread 9 our ,foot/eps1 & 9 ! ,foot/eps ( o!rs1 s long1 z until y c atta9 to a =tunate & desirable ,end2 :i* w ,cr[n y\r ,"w3 ,:i* ,"w1 by ,idl5ess & sloa?1 toge!r ) ,sup9e ,ignorance1 c nev] be accompli%$4 ,hav+ communicat$ ^! ,gratis1 e ,man may h5ce satisfie 8 ,desires s1 z n to tr\ble me fur!r ) 8 ,inquiries4 ,a ,,coroll>y4 ,we1 9 ?is small ,treatise1 h pla9ly %ew$ ! ,way or ,me?od1 by :i*1 e black ,volatile & ,combu/ible may 9 ! space ( "o day be conv]t$1 by wa%+1 into a ,sn[-l ,c&or1 fix$ & r5dr$ con/ant 9 ,fire4 ,also h[1 9 ,fixation1 ! ,aqua ,=tis1 be+ ab/ract$ f ! ,sulphur1 c>ries ) x self ! mo/ pure ,s\l ( ! ,sulphur1 r5d]s x fix$ & durably p]man5t 9 ,fire2 & besides1 t x is n only a pres5t ,rem$y = expell+ ,diseases mo/ griev\s 9 ! humane ,body2 b also1 t x is endu$ ) ! ,p[] ( transmut+ imp]fect ,metals into & 1 yet p>ticul>ly only1 be+ de/itute ( su* 1 z c suffici5tly ext5d x self 9 ,efficacy4 ,likewise we h taught1 h[ to ! m gross "p ( ! 1 :i* rema9s 9 ! bottom1 +ress may be procur$ = ! am5d+ ( ,metals ) ,pr(it1 bo? 9 ! humid & ! dry way4 ,la/ly1 we %ew$1 h[ mu* "o excels ano!r1 & su* 0 to be acc\nt$ m excell5t :i* conta9$ 9 x self pure 2 & t especially to be ! mo/ excell5t1 :i* be=e ,fixation 0 judg$ mo/ v5em\s2 & t = ?is ,reason1 viz4 because e ,supream ,v5ome1 aft] ,prep>ation1 w become ! highe/ ,m$icam5t2 & t ! ,melioration ( su* ,sulphur is mu* m ,efficaci\s1 ?an common ,sulphur4 ,:]e=e 9 ?is place1 ,i am will+1 aga9 & aga91 e>ne/ly to comm5d to ! ,lov]s ( ,art ,antimony1 ,r$ ,ars5ick1 ,yell[ ,auripigm5t1 ,a%-col\r$ ,cobaltum1 ,cakimia & ,z9ck1 ) ,bismu?2 because all ^! are m excell5t ?an common ,sulphur4 ,b he1 t elaborates su* ,subjects1 s v5em\s1 mu/ /udi\sly bew>e ( ! evil ,fumes aris+ f !m4 ,= z su* a ,subject be=e ,prep>ation is m]e ,v5ome1 s1 9 prep>+1 its v5om\s ,disposition is m & m increas$2 b aft] ,prep>ation1 t :i* 0 deadly1 n[ becomes a mo/ ,salubri\s ,antidote or ,treacle1 & pres5t ,rem$y aga9/ all k9ds ( ,poisons4 ,note3 ,:osoev] is desir\s to be securely fre$ f all ,p]il1 him ,i w\ld advise1 to le>n ! way ( fix+ "s common 1 be=e he ra%ly attempts to invade ! ,=t ( su* noxi\s ,v5oms4 ,!re=e1 :atsoev] we h hi!rto taught are n vulg> ,matt]s1 or ,arts well kn[n be=e1 b m]ely great ,arcanum's1 & ^? v lately inv5t$4 ,=1 :o c\ld believe1 t common 1 a ,sub/ance easily inflameable & burnable1 %\ld 9 "o day be s fix$1 z to be able to rema9 unhurt aga9/ all ! =ce ( ,vulcan8 ,:o c\ld h p]suad$ himself1 t ! mo/ v5em\s ,v5oms1 z ,cobalt1 ,ars5ick & ! l1 may 9 "o day be ,artificially inv]t$1 & _! mortal ,v5oms conv]t$ into ,salubri\s ,antidotes8 ,la/ly1 :o c\ld ev] h ?\ght1 t ( ! mo/ ,volatile ,m9]al ,subjects1 z 1 ,antimony1 ,ars5ick1 ,auripigm5t & o!rs ( t k9d1 9 ! space ( "o day may be prep>$ a ,t9cture 7con/ant 9 ,fire7 = humane & ,metallick ,bodies8 ,no ,man1 if we _h n 9 ?is small ,treatise s evid5tly demon/rat$ t1 z x may be pla9ly und]/ood4 ,:]e=e1 z ,i h =m]ly said1 s ,i am n[ ready to affirm1 t ,i1 9 ?is small ,treatise1 h reveal$ s great & admirable ,arcanum's1 z no ,man 7z f> z ! ,memory ( ,man c tell7 ha? publi%'d any ?+ m cle>ly ?an ,i1 t\*+ su* ,secrets4 ,if any "o is desir\s to ,le>n1 :5ce s swift a ,fixation ( combu/ible ,sulphur1 or s sudd5 ,metamorphosis ( mo/ deadly ,v5oms1 arise?2 to him1 ,i w n[ discov] ! ,cause4 ,x is suffici5tly manife/1 t ,_s ( ,nitre1 z well z ,aqua ,=tis di/ill$ f ,vitriol & ,salt ,nitre1 possess su* a fi]y ,disposition1 by :i* all combu/ible & ,volatile ,m9]als are rip5$4 ,& be+ rip5$1 !y are also fix$2 z if fix$ ?+s mu/ ( necessity be ,mature1 & consequ5tly no m noxi\s or deadly to ,mortals4 ,= :atsoev] is r\gh1 crude & immature1 ! ,/oma* ( ,man _c dige/1 b rejects & ca/s out t1 7by :i* x may be injur$7 z ,v5ome3 ,accord+ z is easily disc]n$ 9 all ,ca?>ticks1 ei!r ,vegetable1 ,animal or ,m9]al1 :i*1 by reason ( _! ,crudity1 are s great an (f5ce to ! ,/oma* ( ,man1 z x frees x self f !m1 ei!r by ,vomit or ,seidge4 ,& ! m crude & immature ,purg]s be1 ! m /rongly d !y ,op]ate4 ,h5ce usually 7by ! ,prescript ( ,physicians7 ,purg]s t are too viol5t1 be=e !y be tak5 into ! ,body1 are am5d$ by ,fire4 ,z = ,example4 ,squills & ,diagridium1 :i* too vehem5tly ,purge1 are cov]$ ov] ) ,d\gh & bak$ 9 an ,ov51 = correct+ ! excessive ,purg+ prop]ty 9 !m1 t !y may cause ,evacuations m mod]ate & m safe4 ,antimony immod]ately ,purg+1 is excoct$1 or melt$ 9 an op5 ,fire ) common ,nitre & ,t>t>1 by :i* x is s f> correct$1 z x ,purge? )\t vehem5cy4 ,! same also is s correct$ by _s ( ,nitre1 z x lose? its purg+ ,prop]ty1 & in/ead ( its ,ca?>tick ,virtue1 acquires to x self a ,diaphoretick & ,diuretick ,prop]ty4 ,common ,t>t>1 tak5 into ! ,body1 p]=ms ! ,(fice ( a ,ca?>tick3 ,b ! same1 :5 ! rip5+ ,heat ( ! ,sun1 9 ! m hot ,regions ( ! ,_w1 ha? took f x1 its ,acidity1 & x1 9 ! ,f]m5tation ( ,w9e1 becomes a fi]y ,_s1 x no m ex]cise? a purg+ ,prop]ty1 b r h9d]s ,purg]s1 & s am5ds !m1 z !y _c ,purge ) s great vehem5ce1 z !y 7 wont to manife/1 be=e ,correction2 z is already demon/rat$ by ,u1 :]e we treat ( ! ,extraction ( purg+ ,vegetables4 ,!re=e if ! common ,fire ( ,coals1 & ,_s ( ,w9e1 correct ,vegetables & ,animals immod]ately purg+2 :y %\ld n ! mo/ /rong ,fire ( ,salt1 su* z ,aqua ,=tis is1 correct ! mo/ v5om\s ,m9]al ,subjects1 & be able to transmute ! same 7depos+ _! noxi\s ,qualities7 into an ,antidote or ,treacle8 ,f all :i*1 x is suffici5tly manife/1 t 9 correct+ ev5 ! mo/ v5om\s ,subjects1 ,m9]al ,spirits ( ,salt are suffici5t2 be+ su*1 z c deprive !m ( all _! p]nici\s ,v5ome1 & *ange !m into salut>y ,m$icam5ts4 ,:]e=e1 ,i d\bt n1 b t ! +5i\s ,read]1 by ^! few ?+s demon/rat$1 w suffici5tly und]/& ! cause ( ?is sudd5 ,correction or ,fixation ( all ,volatile & v5om\s ,m9]al ,subjects4 ,:5 ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 by ,poetical ,p>ables1 describ$ ! labori\s ,navigation ( ,jason to ! ,isl& ,col*os1 :]e resid$ an huge ,dragon vomit+ ,fire1 :i*1 ) ,eyes nev] clos$1 dilig5tly wat*$ ! ,gold5 ,fleece2 !y add$ ?is1 viz3 t ,jason 0 taught by 8 ,wife ,m$ea1 to ca/ to ?is wak+ ,dragon an edible ,m$ic9e to be swall[$1 :]eby he %\ld be kill$ & bur/2 & t ,jason %\ld pres5tly take ! ,dragon 7?us sla97 & totally subm]ge him 9 ! ,/ygian ,lake4 ,jason1 9 ?is +5i\s ,fable1 ,hi]oglyphically repres5ts ! ,philosoph]s2 ,m$ea1 accurate ,m$itations2 ! labori\s & p]ill\s ,navigation1 signifies manifold ,*ymical ,lab\rs2 ! wat*+ ,dragon vomit+ ,fire1 d5otes ,salt ,nitre & ,sulphur2 & ! ,gold5 ,fleece is ! ,t9cture or ,s\l ( ,sulphur1 by ! help ( :i*1 ,jason re/or$ ,heal? to 8 ,ag$ ,fa!r1 & acquir$ to himself imm5se ,ri*es4 ,by ! ,pills ( ,m$ea is und]/ood ! ,prep>ation ( ,sulphur & ,sal ,mirabile4 ,by ! total subm]sion ( ! ,dragon 9 ! ,/ygian ,lake1 is intimat$ ! ,fixation ( ,sulphur by ,/ygian ,wat]1 t is1 ,aqua ,=tis4 ,:5ce1 x is suffici5tly cle>1 h[ obscurely ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s did describe _! ,fixation ( by ,nitre1 & h[ secretly !y hid x f ! ,eyes ( ! unwor?y4 ,b1 s9ce ,i1 9 ?is ,treatise1 d z cle>ly z is possible discov] all ?+s1 "k1 t ,i d x n )\t ,reason4 ,x w be en\gh = any "o1 if he rightly und]/& ! ,me?od ( p]=m+ su* a ,fixation4 ,aft] any combu/ible ha? be5 fix$ by ,aqua ,=tis1 or ,aqua ,regis1 & & add$ to x 9 ,fixation1 !n w t no m be vulg> or 1 be+ su* z _c aga9 be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 or ,aqua ,regis1 nor ^u a ,cupel h ,+ress into 1 b passe? z x 7 into a dry ,e>?1 :i* c nei!r be r$uc$ by ,borax1 nor any o!r common flux+ ,p[d]s into a ductile ,body4 ,if any "o be desir\s to "k ?is by ,exp]i5ce1 let him dissolve ( 9 ,aqua ,regis1 & p\r ?is ,solution ^u a ,p\nd ( ,aqua ,regis1 & also put ?is ,aqua ,regis ^u iiij ( ,butt] ( ,antimony1 & ab/ract ! ,aqua ,regis !nce1 ,!n he w f9d1 t ,gold1 :i* 0 9 ! ,aqua ,regis1 to h mix$ x self ,radically ) ! ,sulphur & ,m]cury ( ,antimony2 s z n only ! ,butt] ( ,antimony becomes fix$ & irr$ucible1 b x also r5d]s ! ,gold s irr$ucible1 z !nce=? x c no m be sep>at$ f ! ,antimony1 b rema9s adh]+ to x 9 e ,exam53 ,& c only be subduc$ by our ,secret ,salt ( ,metals1 volatiliz$1 or r5dr$ fusile1 & s be introduc$ into o!r ,metals = _! ,am5dm5t4 ,!re=e1 if su* a de/ruction ( c be made by ,antimony1 less ?an ! half ( :i* is 1 b ! greate/ "p 2 h[ %\ld ! same n be bett] p]=m$ by common 1 :i* is void ( all ,m]cury8 ,i1 9 all ^? places :]e ,i h taught ! ,fixation ( ,sulphur1 did always advise1 t ,aqua ,regis to be c>efully kept1 :i* 0 ab/ract$ f ! ,sulphur2 b especially :at conta9$ ,gold2 because toge!r ) ! ,aqua ,=tis1 ! mo/ pure ,s\l ( ,gold & ,sulphur asc5ds1 & is z mu* fix$1 7,i might say1 m7 z t :i* rema9s 9 ! bottom4 ,:]e=e1 if :at ,i h "h imp>t$ be obs]v$ by any ,read]1 or by none1 x %all n tr\ble me1 b ,i %all rema9 well cont5t$1 t ,i h done my ,"p1 & p]=m$ s mu*1 z no ,man be=e me ev] did2 because ,i h op5ly taught ! ,me?od ( extract+ 9 a few h\rs 7by ! help ( ,di/illation7 f & 1 or f & ,antimony1 a fix$ ,t9cture4 ,& ^! ,i d will+ly communicate to ! ,se>*]s ( ,art4 ,"s write1 t ,miriam ! ,prophetess1 & ,si/] ( ,moses1 knew ! ,art ( elaborat+ ! ,t9cture 9 ?ree days1 :i* seems incr$ible to _m ,skilful ,writ]s4 ,b :at w envi\s ,p]sons judge1 :5 !y %all he>1 t ,,glaub]1 by a publick ,writ+1 )\t any mann] ( ,concealm5t1 ha? taught ! ,me?od ( extract+ a fix$ ,t9cture out ( & ,antimony1 fit to expel all desp]ate ,diseases out ( ! humane ,body2 & ?is "w to be compleat$ 9 "o day8 ,und\bt$ly !y w exclaim & say3 ,all are ,lyes1 & su* ?+s are impossible to be done4 ,! ignorance & wick$ness ( ^! ,m5 7 mu* m tol]able1 if1 to _! ,calumnies1 !y %\ld also add1 ,our ignorant ,bra9s p]suade amiss4 ,= did !y rightly "k !mselves !y nev] w\ld s basely condemn & reprove ! ,exp]i5ce ( ,o!rs4 ,b :at %all ,i write aga9/ su*8 ,no?+1 b ! ,old ,prov]b1 ,effem9ate ,m51 ,effem9ate ,words2 accord+ to ! ,v]se1 ,ea* ,bird s s+s1 z =m$ is 8 ,bill2 ,& su* z is ! ,man1 s speak he w4 ,inde$ ,i w\ld will+ly h publi%$ m ,examples1 ( ! ,me?od ( swiftly fix+ ,sulphur1 b ,i am kept back by v weighty ,reasons4 ,yet ,i _c *use1 b ,commemorate ^! few ?+s !reab\t2 viz4 t e 1 )\t ! help ( ext]nal ,fire1 by a ,secret invisible ,fire only1 :i* is add$ to ! combu/ible 1 & left ) x = a small space ( ,"t1 9 a cold place1 becomes z :ite & fix$1 su/a9+ all =ce ( ,fire1 z well z t ,fixation1 :i* is made by ,aqua ,=tis1 or 8 ab/raction f ! 4 ,:]e=e ?is cold ,fixation ( ,sulphur1 by our ,secret cold1 & humid ,fire 7because x ne$s no common ,fire1 no ,body1 & ,head1 no ,retort ) its ,receiv]1 & ! l7 is to be pref]r$ be=e ! o!r ,fixation by ,aqua ,=tis4 ,!re=e = ?is1 we give ,immortal ,praises & ,?anks to ! mo/ wise ,,god4 ,if any ,read] ?9ks1 ,i h be5 too brief1 or too obscure 9 ?is ,treatise1 he may m amply satisfie 8 ,desires f ! two foll[+ ,tracts1 :]e we treat ( ! ,m]cury & ,salt ( ,philosoph]s2 :]eunto we ref] e "o1 t is a /udi\s ,inquisitor ( ,art4 ,,( ,,! ,,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s4 ,m]cury may easily be extract$ n only f all ,metals & ,m9]als1 b also f ,animals1 & ,vegetable ,subjects1 & ( ! same 7by ! help ( ,gold7 be prep>$ a true ,t9cture = all ! ?ree ,k+doms4 ,we1 f ! ,cons5t ( all true ,philosoph]s1 d c]ta9ly "k1 t is ! mo/ pure "p ( ! ?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 & !re=e do? spontane\sly adh]e to mo/ pure ,metals1 & always embrace? !m ) great] affection1 ?an ! impure ,metals4 ,z = ,example1 ,m]cury mo/ will+ly adh]es to its own l 2 next to 2 !n to 2 aft]w>ds to 1 & 2 & la/ly to 2 b to mo/ unwill+ly1 only because x *oose? r to mix x self ) its l1 ?an ) its unlike4 ,= x is :olly ,homog5eal1 void ( all ,het]og5eal p>ts2 su* also are & 4 ,! greate/ "p ( all o!r ,metals is ,het]og5eal1 al?\gh !re is f\nd no imp]fect ,metal1 :i* ha? n 9 x self "s "p ,homog5eal2 yet s1 z ! ,metal p>ticipates m ( ! "o1 ?an ( ! o!r2 accord+ to ! ,writ+s ( ,philosoph]s4 ,:]e=e1 a true ,philosoph] w sc>cely affirm1 t1 by ! b5efit ( ! ,t9cture1 ! :ole ,body ( imp]fect ,metals c be transmut$ into or 1 s9ce s great ,virtue is n insit$1 ev5 9 ! ,philosoph]s ,/one x self4 ,= ! immature1 f\l1 /9k+1 combu/ible & sup]flu\s ( 1 or 1 _c1 9 s %ort "t1 z ,projection is wont to be made 91 be conv]t$ into 1 al?\gh y ca/ 9 m ?an en\gh ( ! ,t9cture3 ,b z mu* z ! ,metal ha? ( ,homog5eity1 t is1 ( ,m]cury1 9 x self1 s mu* only is t+$ & fix$ into ,gold1 ! ,residue n s4 ,because ! ,/one sep>ates ! ,het]og5eal p>ts1 t is1 ! sup]flu\s burn+ x self 79 ! =m ( ,scoria7 f ! ,m]cury1 :i* x only t+e? into ,gold2 because x ha? no ,communion ) ^? ,het]og5eities2 z ,i h daily f\nd1 & 9 ! foll[+ ,"p1 :]e we treat ( ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 ,i purpose to demon/rate m at l>ge4 ,n[ let u see ! ,me?od1 by :i* ,metallick may ) little ,lab\r be extract$1 n only f ,sid5ote3 ,,vitriolum4 ,metals & ,m9]als1 b also f all ,animals & ,vegetables4 ,i said1 ,) little ,lab\r1 9 respect ( exp]i5c$ ,m54 ,= 9 respect ( ! ,unskilful1 x is n a ,"w ( small ,lab\r2 b 9 ! ,memory ( all ,ages x ha? be5 acc\nt$ 7by all ! mo/ exp]i5c$ ,lov]s ( our ,art7 ! ,secret ( ,secrets1 & ! ne>e/ way to come to ! ,atta9m5t ( ! true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,nor w x ev] be ( less ,e/eem1 s9ce 9 ! :ole ,nature ( ?+s1 a m pure matt] _c be f\nd1 7:]e( to make ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s7 ?an ?is only ,m]cury ( ,metals4 ,9 ! mean :ile1 x is easie to judge1 t ! ,m]curies ( ,metals diff] 9 !mselves notably1 & t "o ( !m is bett]1 & m conducible ?an ano!r1 = prep>+ !nce a ,t9cture = ,humane & ,metall9e ,bodies4 ,= "o is always bett] 9 ,col\r & ,t9cture ?an ano!r4 ,inde$1 by ! ext]nal ,face1 almo/ no ,man is able c]ta9ly to "k1 f :at ,metal or ,m9]al ! be/ ,m]cury may be _h3 ,yet accord+ to ! g5]al ,op9ion ( ,philosoph]s1 ! mo/ excell5t is wont to be prep>$ ( ! ,vitriol ( & 2 because ^! two ,metals d mo/ ab\nd ) ,t9ctures4 ,i1 be+ taught by ,exp]i5ce1 am assur$1 t out ( black ,a%-col\r$ may be acquir$ a 1 z excell5tly t+$1 z f bo? ^? ,r$ ,metals1 & 4 ,yet 9 ! mean :ile ,i d n d5y1 t ! ( & 1 is impregnat$ ) 1 t++ 9 ! highe/ degree2 z ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 9 ^! few words1 h comp5di\sly express$4 ,visit>is ,int]iora ,t]r1 ,rectific&o ,inv5ies ,occultum ,lapidem1 ,v]am ,m$ic9am4 ,by :i* ,words1 ,,vitriolum or ,vitriol is express$2 :i* process is no o!r1 ?an a ,solution ( ,m>s & ,v5us prep>$ by ! ,lab\r ( ,nature4 ,b ,vitriol prep>$ ?us by ,nature1 is nev] f\nd s pure & clean1 z t :i* is prep>$ ( good ,/eel1 & pure 1 by ! help ( ,oyl ( ,sulphur1 or in/ead ( t1 ,oyl ( ,vitriol3 ,because ! ,native conta9s m ,e>?9ess1 ?an t :i* is made by ,art4 ,n[ let u return to our ,m]cury4 ,i ?9k good "h1 to advise all ! ,lov]s ( our ,art1 n to b5d _! ?\ghts s mu* ^u vulg> & 1 z to endeav\r out ( !m to extract _! & 4 ,because common & are altoge!r ,homog5eal1 & h no?+ ( ,het]og5eity 9 !m2 & !re=e difficult to be wr\ght on4 ,& al?\gh !y 7 z easie to be wr\ght on z & 2 yet x w\ld be no ,pr(it to use !m2 because ( _! great] ,price1 & also because !re is mu* m ,t9cture conta9$ 9 vile & contemptible 1 ?an 9 x self4 ,x is true1 ?is ,t9cture is n yet fix$1 b is volatile1 & may easily be fix$4 ,:]e=e ,i advise e "o to seek 9 1 & 9 4 ,^u 1 9 times pa/1 ?r\gh my ,ignorance1 ,i consum$ mu* )\t any ,pr(it1 & lab\r$ ,fruitlesly1 until ,i _h consum$ "s ,p\nds ( x1 to f9d out = o!rs a m safe ,way2 :i* if any "o _h %ew$ me1 ,i w\ld nev] h lab\r$ 9 va94 ,b ,i 0 h>d to believe1 t !y1 :o 7 unwill+ to use common & 1 c\ld prep>e an apt ,t9cture1 = t++ imp]fect ,metals into ,gold4 ,yet s9ce vulg> & 1 d n only give easie ,+ress to ^? ,t9ctures1 :i* draw _! ,orig9al f ! & ( ,philosoph]s2 b d also fur!r ! ,fixation ( volatile ,m]cury2 !re=e we _c well be )\t !m1 9 ! ,composition ( ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s4 ,let ! ,lov]s ( ,art take ,cognizance ( ^! few ?+s = _! ,in=mation4 ,n[ x is necess>y to be kn[n1 by :at ,me?od ! ( ,philosoph]s may mo/ commodi\sly be extract$ f ,metals & ,m9]als1 & by ! help ( 1 be duly fix$ by ,art1 into a ,t9cture = humane & metallick ,bodies4 ,fir/1 we are n ignorant1 t ! pure/ "p ( ,metals1 viz43 ,homog5eal ,m]cury1 is tyrannically held ,captive 9 a c]ta9 obscure ,prison1 by 8 mo/ invet]ate ,enemy1 sup]flu\s burn+ ,sulphur4 ,!re=e1 if any "o w\ld unbolt 8 ,*a9s1 & set him free1 he ha? necessity to mortifie & annihilate 8 ,enemies1 by :i* he is s fa/ b\nd & imprison$1 be=e he breaks d[n ! ,prison ,walls1 & deliv]s ,m]cury f ,captivity3 ,:i* w also br+ =? ) him 8 natural ,bro!r1 viz4 t++ 4 ,^! be+ at ,lib]ty1 no?+ w be want+ to fix !m into a ,t9cture1 b ! help ( vulg> 4 ,b if any "o be n satisfi$ ) ?is %ort ,p>aphrase1 let him read ei!r ,s&ivogius1 :o ha? writ an intire ,treatise ( su* a free+ ( ,captives2 or ,p>acelsus1 :o1 no less em95tly ?an pla9ly1 ha? discov]$ 8 m9d t\*+ ! same4 ,n[ foll[s my own ,exp]i5ce1 ,way & ,me?od1 ,by :i* ,i h sev]al times fre$ ! =em5tion$ ,captive1 & set him at ,lib]ty4 ,al?\gh ,i h my self extract$ ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s f ,metals1 by su* div]s ,me?ods1 z ,i mean "h to discov]2 yet ,i always f\nd "s bett] ?an o!r "s4 ,!re=e out ( su* ,processes1 "s ( :i* we "h subjoyn1 e ,man may1 z be/ please? him1 take :i* he ?9ks mo/ conducible1 & proce$ 9 ,op]at+ accord+ to t1 until he f9ds1 :at ,,god %all be pleas$ to be/[ on him4 ,m]cury is nev] to be extract$ f h>d ,metals1 be=e !y be dissolv$ & unlock$4 ,unlock$ m commodi\sly !y _c be1 ?an by ! ,corrosive ,spirits ( ,salt4 ,yet s9ce all ,corrosives are mo/ inimical to 1 !y h no ,p[] ( mak+ ei!r ,liv+ or ,runn+ ,m]cury4 ,!re=e1 aft] ,solution1 ! ,corrosives mu/ be mortifi$ by contr>y ,salts2 su* are1 ,salt ( ,t>t>1 ,_s ( ,ur9e1 ,sal ,armoniack1 c4 ,?is be+ done1 ! ,corrosives *ang+ _! ,nature wax g5tle1 & 9 ,di/illation p]mit ! to asc5d3 ,:i* o!rwise1 )\t ,mortification ( ! ,corrosive1 w\ld n happ51 z y w le>n by ! foll[+ ,processes4 ,!re=e1 s9ce x is mo/ c]ta91 t ,metals are to be dissolv$1 be=e 7by ! help ( ,resusoitat+ ,salts7 c be di/ill$ !nce2 we w fir/ exhibit ! ,me?od1 by :i* may be extract$ f su* ,metals1 z ,nature pres5ts to u already dissolv$2 viz4 ,vitriol1 :i* is no o!r ?an ,m>s or ,v5us1 or & toge!r1 dissolv$ by ! ,univ]sal ,acidity4 ,h5ce1 :osoev] w use 79 8 int5d$ ,"w7 su* ,vitriol1 9 :i* bo? ^? ,metals are f\nd highly t+$ & dissolv$ by ,nature2 he w n ne$ by t$i\s ,lab\rs to seek out a new ,me?od ( dissolv+ ,metals1 b may sp>e bo? 8 ,"t & ,*>ges4 ,!re=e1 n[ x w be exp$i5t to tea*1 h[ ,m]cury may be prep>$ ( any common ,vitriol4 ,! ,process foll[s4 ,di/il f common ,vitriol1 9 ! usual mann]1 an ,acid ,_s1 & fi]y ,oyl1 ) /rong fire1 accord+ to ,art4 ,= 9 ! ,_s is lat5t ! ( & 1 :i* by ,mortify+ ! ,corrosive1 may be br\ght to light1 & made ,visible1 z foll[s4 4 ,( ,t>t>1 calc9$ unto ,:it5ess i1 or ij1 :i* r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 put into a ,glass ,body1 on :i* set an ,head ) its ,hole & ,tunnel 9 x1 well lut$2 !n apply a ,receiv]1 & lute ! ,junctures exactly4 ,:5 ! ,body & ,head is plac$ 9 w>m ,s&1 ?r\gh ! ,tunnel1 at "o "t p\r on ab\t "o or two ,lotones ( ! %>p ,_s ( ,vitriol1 ^u ! ,t>t> calc9$2 :5ce w be caus$ s great ,ebullition1 z by its own prop] ,p[] ! ,_s w asc5d f x4 ,?is ,duel or ,f]m5tation be+ end$1 aga9 p\r 9 "s ,ounces ( t ,_s2 :i* also leave1 till all ! ,ebullition cease?4 ,aft]w>d reit]ate ! l injection1 until t ,acidity cont5ds no m ) ! ,t>t>3 ,:i* w be an ,argum5t1 t ! ,salt ( ,t>t> is suffici5tly mortifi$4 ,:5 y see ?is1 adm9i/] ,fire1 & by ,degrees draw =? all ,humidities1 untill ! ,vessel & ,matt] is ,r$ hot4 ,! ,wat] t asc5d$ 7:i* 9 ,ta/e w be almo/ l ,_s ( ,ur9e7 mu/ be rectifi$2 9 :i* ,rectification ! ( ! ,vitriol asc5d+1 is r5dr$ m subtile & m pure4 ,?is pure ,m]curial ,wat] be>s 9 x self invisibly conta9$1 a liv+ ,metallick ,m]cury1 :i* is made conspicu\s ?us1 ,! ,conjunction ( ,philosophick ,m]cury ) ,gold4 ,dissolve common 9 a %>p ,aqua ,regis1 & sep>ate ! dissolv$ f ! undissolv$4 ,!n leisurely1 & at times1 drop aft] drop1 p\r ( y\r subtile ,m]curial ,wat] ^u ! ,solution ( 1 s long1 z until ! ,_s ( ! ,m]cury ha? no m ,action ^u ! ,solution ( ,gold1 b cease?1 & all ! %all be precipitat$ f ! ,wat]4 ,9 :i* ,precipitation1 ! attracts to its self ! ,m]cury ( ! ,vitriol1 f ! ,m]curial ,wat]1 9 su* a mann]1 z x settles to ! bottom ( ! ,vessel1 9 ! =m ( ,slime1 or a yell[ ,p[d]4 ,let ! ,precipitate be filtr$ ?r\gh br[n ,pap]1 t ! ,sal9e ,wat] may pass ?r\gh2 & ! precipitate rema9 9 ! ,filt] mixt ) ! ,gold2 :i* mu/ be v well wa%$ ) sweet ,wat]1 &1 be+ edulcorat$1 dry$4 ,?is be+ done1 y w h ! ( ,vitriol unit$ ) ! 3 ,bo? :i* w suff] !mselves to be fix$ into a true ,t9cture1 = ,humane & ,metallick ,bodies1 z foll[s4 ,! ,fixation ( ,m]cury ) ,gold4 ,note3 ,be=e ! ,m]cury is put 9 to be fix$ ) ! ,gold1 x mu/ be prov$1 :e!r x be duly prep>$1 or n4 ,= if ! ,m]curial ,wat] 0 rightly prep>$1 x w contribute ,m]cury en\gh to ! ,gold2 by :i* ! precipitat$ ,gold is s augm5t$1 z tis no m common 4 ,b if ! ,m]curial ,wat] 0 n legitimately prep>$1 & consequ5tly c\ld n contribute mu* to ! 1 ! ,gold w rema9 poor1 &1 z soon z x is s5sible ( any heat1 w fulm9ate1 l any o!r fulm9at+ ,gold1 & s be altoge!r unfit = ,fixation1 be+ de/itute ( a t++ 1 :i* %\ld h conv]t$ ! :ole ,body ( into ,t9cture4 ,:]e=e1 aft] ,precipitation ( ! & 1 y mu/ make a small "p ( ! ,precipitate hot1 9 a v small ,crucible1 = ,tryal1 :e!r x be fit to be fix$4 ,= if x fulm9ates1 l fulm9at+ 1 x is a sign y\r ,m]curial ,wat] 0 n p]fect1 & c\ld n give unto ! ,gold en\gh4 ,b if aft] x %all be ,r$ hot 9 ! ,fire1 x comes =? ) a delicate purple ,col\r2 x is to be suppos$1 ! ha? imbib$ en\gh1 & !y bo? be fix$ toge!r into "o ,t9cture4 ,note3 ,bew>e ( too /rong a ,fire4 ,= ?is way ! ,m]cury w leave ! ,gold unt\*$1 & fly away2 s z1 !nce y c h no c]ta9 ,tryal4 ,!re=e1 9 all p>ts ( ! ,"w proce$ ,w>ily & ,prud5tly4 ,! ,fixation ( ) is ?us made3 ,! ,fixation ( ! ,m]cury ( & 1 into "o ,t9cture4 4 ,s mu* z y h ready prep>$ ( ?is our ,m]cury impregnat$ ) ,gold1 al?\gh !re be no m ( x1 ?an half a ,loton3 ,= "h no great quantity is desir$4 ,put x into a small ,glass ,phial1 :i* place 9 hot ,s&2 yet take he$1 y give no /rong] ,fire1 ?an y\r ,volatile ,bird c be>4 ,?is ,fire y mu/ cont9ue 9 a mod]ate degree = "s ,weeks3 ,= by t means1 y\r ,m]cury w by little & little1 be able to brook ! ,fire1 adh]e to ! ,gold1 & conv]t ! same into ,t9cture4 ,b if any "o1 contr>y to ! s]i\s ,int]diction ( all ,philosoph]s1 make too mu* ha/e1 & p]suade himself1 he may 9 a %ort] space ( "t acquire ! ,t9cture2 8 ,m]cury w fly away1 & leave ! ,gold pale beh9d x2 because ! 9 its flight sub/racts ! ,col\r ( ! 1 & c>ries x away ) x self4 ,!re=e1 9 ,fix+ !re is ne$ ( ,pati5ce4 ,h5ce all ,philosoph]s advise1 n to be ha/y4 ,= ,fe/9ation proce$s f ! ,devil4 ,:]e=e1 let e "o s f> /udy 8 own ,good1 z to be ob$i5t to ?is ,admonition4 ,note3 ,!re are also o!r ways1 or ,me?ods1 ( fix+ ) 2 b he do? v fooli%ly1 :o1 :5 no necessity urge?1 w pro/rate all ?+s toge!r & at once1 at ! feet ( ,sw9e4 ,:omsoev] ,,god w be pleas$ to assi/1 he may triumph 9 ! highe/ help2 b :om ,,god do? n assi/1 ev5 ! mo/ pla9ly prescrib$ ,me?od _c help him4 ,= all our help dep5ds on ! div9e ,bless+4 ,h[ to prove1 :e!r ,m]cury be ,legitimately prep>$1 & :e!r x c give =? ! ,t9cture ( ,metals4 4 ,( ! ,m]curial ,wat] above describ$1 & mortifie x by a contr>y ,acidity1 z ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 or ,_s ( ,salt4 ,!n ! ,m]cury w precipitate x self1 9 ! =m ( an ,a%-col\r$ ,p[d]1 :i* if y edulcorate1 & gr9d ) ,oyl ( ,t>t>1 y w vivifie4 ,if any "o be m9d$1 he may also di/il ! same by ,retort1 & s exam9e x4 ,a ,tryal1 or ,pro(1 :e!r ! ,m]cury ( ,metals be s well prep>$1 z ( x ) may be made a ,t9cture4 4 ,a little ( t1 viz4 ! quantity ( a ,pea1 & put x ^u a ,silv] ,plate1 !n ov] ! ,fire p]mit ! ,m]cury to be evaporat$4 ,if x t+e ! ,silv] well ) a purple ,col\r1 x is fit = ! ,"w1 o!rwise x w be ( no ,value4 ,also1 ?is may be dige/$ ) ! fil+s ( 1 9 a due measure or proportion mix$1 & s fix$4 ,b ?is ,fixation1 z well z ! =m]1 require along "t1 & s mu* ,pati5ce1 z all ,fe/9ation mu/ be laid aside4 ,:osoev] is s covet\s1 z he _c wait till ! ,fruits are ,ripe2 he w\ld be bett] advis$1 if he ab/a9$ f s great a ,"w1 ?an to set ab\t x to 8 own ,damage4 ,i h (t5 prep>$ ?is ,m]cury1 & put x to be fix$2 b because ,i c\ld n look to x my self ) my own ,eyes1 ,i 0 con/ra9$ to commit ! ,gov]nance ( ! ,fire1 to ! ,indu/ry ( ano!r1 & !n x succe$$ unhappily4 ,& :5 by reason ( my ,age1 & imbecillity ( ,body1 ,i 0 :olly uncapable to take 9 h& a ,"w ( s great mom5t1 ,i communicat$ ! ,me?od to "s ( my intimate ,fri5ds1 ) ?is ,condition1 viz4 t !y %\ld elaborate x !mselves4 ,b because 9 t ,op]ation1 !y c\ld n acquire s mu* z !y desir$1 !y desi/$1 & w\ld n proce$ to ! ,compleatm5t ( ! ,"w4 ,h5ce ,i 0 mov$ r1 by ,pr9t+1 to divulge s ,royal a ,"w1 ?an to let x be buri$ ) me3 ,al?\gh ,i 0 difficultly br\ght to an he>ty ,ass5t1 to yeild to ! ,revelation ( ,arcanum's1 ( s great mom5t1 to ?is ,malignant & unfai?ful ,_w4 ,! way ( ,prep>+ a t++ ,m]cury out ( ,antimony4 4 ,( ,antimony1 ,saltpet]1 & ,t>t>1 ( ea* j4 ,:i*1 fir/ pulv]iz$ & mix$1 put into a ,crucible1 & k9dle ! ,mixture ) a ,coal2 :5 ! ,fulm9ation cease?1 melt x1 & p\r x out into a ,cone4 ,aft] x is cool$1 sep>ate ! ,regulus f ! ,scoria's2 :i* r$uce to ,p[d]1 & dissolve by boyl+ 9 ,wat]4 ,s do+1 y w h a ,r$ ,lixivium2 ^u :i* if y add 7ab\t half its own weight (7 ,sal>moniack pulv]iz$1 & put ! ,mixture into a ,glass ,body1 7:i* mu/ n be above half full1 because x rise? easily7 ) x's ,head & ,receiv] well lut$1 & !n subm9i/] ,fire = ,di/illation2 a c]ta9 mo/ subtile volatile ,_s w asc5d1 9 :i* ! ( ,antimony is lat5t3 ,:i*1 9 a ,solution ( may be precipitat$1 edulcorat$1 dry$1 & !n prov$ & fix$1 z above we taught ( ! ,m]cury ( ,vitriol4 ,antimony yeilds mu* m 1 ?an ,vitriol2 & x is also made m easily ?an x2 & !re=e to be pref]r$ f> be=e x2 b especially1 because ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s did = ! mo/ "p use ?is ( ,antimony1 = prep>+ _! ,t9cture4 ,note3 ,if any "o desire a m excell5t ( ,vitriol1 ?an ,t above describ$ by ,u2 he1 in/ead ( ! ,lixivium ( ,antimony1 may use a ,lixivium ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 & !nce extract ,m]cury by ! help ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol2 s he w h "s ?+ m excell5t1 ?an c be made ( a ,common ,lixivium4 ,! way ( ,prep>+ out ( & a t++ ,m]cury1 by ! help ( ,resuscitative ,salts only1 )\t any ,corrosives4 ,among all ,resuscitative ,salts1 ,t>t> obta9s ! pr9cipal place2 ! next to :i* is ,salt ( ,ur9e1 :i* is no o!r1 ?an su* a ,volatile ,t>t> z passe? into ?is k9d ( ,salt1 f ,w9e1 ,be]1 ,bread & o!r ,foods tak5 into ! humane ,body4 ,almo/ ( ! same k9d1 is ! ,soot ( ,*imneys1 be+ ! ,volatile ,salt ( ,wood4 ,also a l ,volatile ,salt y %all f9d 9 ,blood1 ,hairs1 ,horns & ,ho(s ( ,animals4 ,ev5 s1 almo/ a l ,sal>moniack is prep>$ ( ,blood1 ,ur9e & ,soot4 ,9 l mann]1 9 ,egg%els is insit$ an efficaci\s ,resuscitative ,salt4 ,^! & ! l ,salts are endu$ ) a ,virtue conv]t+ ,metals into ,m]cury1 aft] !y are dissolv$4 ,= volatile ,salts are n s efficaci\s1 z to dissolve ,metals3 ,yet ,t>t> is endu$ ) s great ,p[]1 z x c dissolve "s ,metals easie to be dissolv$1 z 1 & 1 & !nce may ! ,m]cury be extract$ by ,di/illation2 especially if a little ,kit*9 ,salt be add$1 or 7:i* is m conduc5t7 ,sal>moniack1 to com=t x4 ,also in/ead ( & 1 common ,vitriol only may be us$2 & !nce ,m]cury di/ill$ by ! help ( volatile ,salts4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,process4 4 vj4 ,( ,vitriol1 to :i*1 dissolv$ 9 ,ur9e1 add ( ,sal>moniack j4 ,crude ,t>t> ij4 ,salt ( ,t>t> iiij4 ,di/il f ^!1 9 a /rong ,glass ,body1 a subtile ,m]curial ,wat]2 :i*1 accord+ to ! ,me?od prescrib$1 may be made ,corporeal1 & ) ,gold be fix$ into a ,t9cture4 ,?is way ( proce$+ is v easie1 & ( little ,*>ge2 s z x w fully satisfie ! desire ( ^?1 :o are cont5t$ ) s mu* only1 z may be acquir$ by ! b5efit ( ,glass ,bodies4 ,b ^?1 ^: gre$y desire _c be satisfi$ ) little1 may di/ill ?is ,mixture 9 a ,brass or ,copp] ,vesica1 untill !y h quantity en\gh to suffice !m3 ,yet ) ?is ,caution1 t !y use no ,alembick1 or ,refrig]atory made ( ,copp]1 b ( ,lead1 or 7:i* is bett]7 ( ,t92 & t because our ,m]curial ,wat] easily corrodes ! ,copp]1 & !nce contracts to x self a ,gre5ness3 ,b 9 or do? n s4 ,b if any "o refuse? to be at ! ,*>ge ( a ,t9 ,refrig]atory1 he may use 8 ,copp] ,vessels4 ,= al?\gh ! ,_s corrodes ! ,copp]1 & contracts a blewi% ,col\r1 yet ?is ,col\r 9 ,rectify+ abides 9 ! bottom1 & ! is no?+ ! worse4 ,inde$1 ?is way a great] quantity is acquir$1 ?an ne$s2 unless ! ,op]ator be m gre$y ?an a ,wolf4 ,b x is n ! "p ( a good ,philosoph]1 to covet m ?an is ne$ful4 ,if any "o be desir\s to prep>e an abundance ( ,m]curial ,wat]1 ei!r by "s su* way z ?is1 or by ano!r c]ta9 ,mixture ( ,salts1 him we h n[1 z x 71 l$ by ! h&1 ?r\gh ,processes m difficult1 to proce$ 9 ^!4 ,= ,t>t> alone w be suffici5t = su* an ,use4 ,:at seek y8 ,! ,feces ( ,w9e burnt w d ! same2 s z ! ,lov] ( ,art1 ) almo/ no o!r ,tr\ble & ,*>ge1 may extract ! ,m]cury ( ,metals by ,resuscitative ,salts4 ,! way ( ,prep>+ ,m]cury out ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 by ! b5efit ( ,t>t> only1 )\t any o!r ,salts4 4 ,fil+s ( ,/eel j4 ,t>t> ij4 ,common ,wat] xx4 ,if by /rong boyl+ by ,alembick 9 ,s&1 y di/il !nce all ! ,wat]2 ! ,t>t> 9 t boyl+ dissolves ! 1 & s w ,volatilize ! ,m]cury set at ,lib]ty1 9 su* wise1 z x w asc5d ) ! ,wat]1 l a subtile ,_s2 :i*1 7conc5trat$ & made fit by ,rectification7 ei!r by a ,solution ( 1 or by "s o!r contr>y ,acidity1 is r5dr$ ,corporeal1 accord+ to ! ,me?od above %ew$4 ,if any "o1 to z mu* ,t>t> z he ha?1 take half s mu* ,sal>moniack1 ! ,t>t> s mu* ! m readily preys ^u ! 1 also mu* m ,m]cury issue? !nce1 ?an by ,t>t> only4 ,note3 ,b s9ce ?is way1 9 "o ,di/illation1 b little ,m]cury asc5ds1 su* an ,op]ation may be p]=m$ 9 a l>ge ,vesica2 yet ) ?is ,caution1 viz4 t ! ,alembeck & ,refrig]atory be n made ( ,copp]1 b ( ,t9 or ,lead4 ,?is way ( ,op]at+ by a ,vesica w be ( great use1 especially = su* covet\s ,m51 z _c be cont5t ) few ?+s2 b always lab\r ) ! p]petual ,pov]ty ( an unsatiable ,_s2 al?\gh1 !y m ?an suffici5tly ab\nd ) ! fulness ( all desireable ?+s4 ,= he is only ,ri*1 :o is always cont5t ) 8 pres5t ,=tune4 ,! way ( ,prep>+ ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 by ,t>t> only4 4 ,"o or two 4 ( ! ,rasp+s or ,fil+s ( ,saturn1 ^u :i* p\r fifte51 or tw5ty 4 ( /rong ,v9eg> ( ,w9e1 & mix !re) a little pulv]iz$ ,t>t>4 ,b ! ,v9eg> p] se %\ld be impregnat$ ) no small quantity ( ,t>t>4 ,:i* ,t>t>1 if y di/il ) ! ,mixture1 ! ,phlegm 9 ,di/illation c>ries ov] ) x self a subtile ,m]curial ,_s2 :i* mu/ be sep>at$ f ! ,phlegm1 9 mann] z we above taught4 ,! ,solution ( w rema9 9 ! bottom4 ,!nce also1 by ! help ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 may be extract$ by ,retort2 yet x is n s good z ! o!r1 :i* asc5d$ 9 ! =m ( a subtile ,_s4 ,! way ( ,prep>+ ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 by ! help ( ,t>t> only4 4 ,"s ,p\nds ( /rong ,antimonial ,r$ ,lixivium1 7made ( ,antimony duly1 decrepitate & melt$ ) ,t>t> & ,nitre7 :i* put into a ,glass ,body set 9 ,s&1 z we above taught1 9 treat+ ( ! ,fixation ( 3 ,aft]w>d1 ?r\gh ! ,tunnel1 leisurely & at times1 p\r ^u ! ,lixivium mo/ /rong ,w9e ,v9eg>1 until bo? 7viz4 ! ,lixivium & ,v9eg>7 cease to ,act ^u ea* o!r4 ,?is be+ done1 if by ,di/illation y sep>ate all ! ,humidity1 ! ,sulphure\s ,_s ( ,antimony1 w asc5d 9 ! =m ( a subtil ,_s1 smell+ l ,sulphur3 ,:i* aft] ,rectification1 ei!r ) a ,solution ( or 1 becomes ,corporeal1 & s habile1 z x may be conv]t$ into a fix$ ,t9cture4 ,! ,me?od ( ,di/ill+ a t++ ,m]curial ,_s f ,metals ano!r way4 ,we above %ew$1 t f ,metals mo/ firmly compact1 a t++ & c\ld n be extract$1 unless ! ,metals be fir/ dissolv$1 or mortifi$2 & t 9 su* ,mortification1 !re is a ,_s s apt to be associat$1 z1 9 ! v h\r ( ,mortification1 x lays hold (1 & c>ries up ) x self1 ! asc5d+ ,_s1 or ,s\l ( ,metals4 ,yet among all1 pure ,_s ( ,w9e well dephlegmat$1 ,i judge be/2 because 9 ab/raction x c>ries ov] ) x self ! mo/ pure & ( ,metals1 & leaves ! ,gross dead ,body beh9d 9 ! bottom2 s z1 su* ,m]cury1 z y %all draw =? 9 di/ill+ by ,_s ( ,w9e1 w be mu* pur]1 & m ,virtu\s 9 ,t++1 ?an ! o!r1 :i* y di/il (f by common ,wat] only2 & t = ?is especially1 viz4 because ?is ,_s1 :i* is extract$ by ,_s ( ,w9e1 f m pure is r5dr$ mo/ pure by ,rectification4 ,:i* is a ?+ impossible to be effect$1 :]e ! ,sulphure\s ( ,metals %all asc5d by ! help ( common ,wat]2 because !n ! ,wat] only1 9 ,rectification1 is di/ill$ (f1 b ! rema9s 9 ! bottom1 9 =m ( a ,r$ ,p[d]3 ,& ! o!r1 :i* is sublim$ by ,_s ( ,w9e1 & aft]w>d by ,rectification subtiliz$ to an high] degree1 & meliorat$ 9 its t++ ,virtue1 is n only 9 ,m$ic9e1 b also 9 ! ,melioration ( ,metals1 ,gems1 & ! m ignoble preti\s ,/ones1 an hundr$ fold m efficaci\sly conduc5t to t+e !m to a ,con/ancy1 ?an ! =m]1 :i*1 9 di/ill+1 asc5ds by ,wat] only2 & by ,rectification _c be exalt$1 or multiply$ 9 its ,virtue1 s well z ! o!r1 made by ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,t ,sulphure\s 1 :i* asc5ds by help ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 is endu$ ) s subtil & p5etrative ,p[]1 z to x 9 ! ,vessel is giv5 su* ,+ress1 by :i* ,metals & ,gems are t+$ ) a m con/ant & durable ,r$1 or ,yell[ ,col\r1 ?an c be annihilat$ or impair$ by any ,corrosive ,wat]s1 or by ! viol5ce ( ,fire2 especially if x be di/ill$ f apt t++ ,subjects1 z ! ,vitriol ( & 1 or f ,antimony4 ,( :i* ,i suppose en\gh is n[ spok54 ,!re=e1 if any "o be desir\s ( kn[+ m t\*+ ?is ,matt]1 him 7= 8 fur!r & m cle> ,in=mation ( ! same7 ,i ref] to ! ,sev5? ,"p ( our ,spagyrick ,ph>macopa2 :]e he w f9d1 we h prolixly taught1 t\*+ ! extraction ( ,t9ctures1 f ,r$ ,corals1 & o!r t++ ,subjects4 ,! way ( mak+ good ,m]cury ( ,saturn & ,luna4 4 ,( 1 or 1 j4 :i*1 dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 precipitate ) ,salt-wat]1 edulcorate ! ,calx ) ,sweet-wat]1 & dry x4 ,:5 dry$1 mix ) x a f\r? "p ( our fix$ unto ,:it5ess4 ,di/il f ! ,mixture 9 a coat$ ,retort its ) /rong ,fire2 :i* not)/&+ w n be liv+ 1 b1 9 ! =m ( a ,sublimate1 w adh]e to ! ,neck ( ! ,retort1 9 weight heavy1 & to ! ,ta/e ( ! ,tongue v %>p4 ,inde$ !re w n be s great a quantity ( x1 z "s may desire1 yet x is wor?y ( ! highe/ ,e/imation4 ,= 9 a ,cold ,cell> x is easily dissolv$1 & becomes a /rong ,m]curial ,wat]1 :i* dissolves all ,metals4 ,?is ,wat] prep>$ ( joyns x self 7) an incr$ible ,love7 ) ! ,s\l ( 2 & suff]s x self to be fix$ ) x into ,t9cture2 ,?is ,wat] prep>$ ( readily dissolves ,gold1 & ) x passe? into ,t9cture4 ,! ,reason1 :y1 ,i 9 ,di/illation1 mix fix$ ) ! or 1 is ?is3 ,s9ce bo? ^! ,subjects1 precipitat$1 z we above m5tion1 ) ,salt-wat]1 are v fusile & p5etrat+1 easily melt toge!r into "o1 & 9 ,di/illation yeild no 4 ,nor c ,s& or ,e>? prev5t ?is ,fluxion4 ,:]e=e1 ,i c\ld f9d no?+ m conducible1 ?an our :ite fix$ ,sulphur4 ,! way ( ,prep>+ ,m]cury ( ,jupit]4 ,jupit] gives =? f x self1 a mo/ excell5t ,m]cury1 9 =m ( a subtil ,_s2 :i*1 above all o!r ,m]curies1 is mo/ e>ne/ly belov$ & attract$ by ,gold4 ,= if b a v small quantity ( x be put into any ,solution ( ,gold1 x 9 a mom5t draws to x self all ! ,gold f ! %>p ,aqua ,regis1 & toge!r ) x settles to ! bottom1 l a purple ,p[d]4 ,?is is ! be/ ,precipitation ( 1 :5 y %all extract x ) ,aqua ,regis f ,s& & ,/ones3 ,because1 by ?is ,precipitation1 ! ,aqua ,regis may be us$ aga9 = extract+ f ,s& & ,/ones1 z y may m amply read 9 our ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]e we h pla9ly writ t\*+ ?is k9d ( ,extraction4 ,b 9 ano!r mann]1 may be prep>$ z p[]ful a ,m]curial ,wat] f all ,metals1 by ! help ( my ,secret ,sal ,armoniack1 :i*1 by ,p>acelsus & ,helmont1 is call$ ! ,liquor ,alcahe/s t\*+ :i*1 ,i h l>gely treat$ 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,spagyrick ,ph>macopa1 :]e he :o loves s great ,gifts ( ,,god1 may satisfie 8 ,appetite to ! full4 ,behold1 ,i pres5t !e ano!r way1 by :i*1 )\t any ,*>ge or ,exp5se ( ,money1 y may easily prep>e z mu* ( ! ,philosophick 1 z y w4 ,i w\ld n h y to suppose1 ,i "h ins]t ?is s /9k+ a ,process1 to ! end y %\ld foll[ ?is1 r ?an ! be=e-m5tion$2 b ,i add ?is1 t ! common sort ( ,m51 simple & poor1 may see1 t !y may1 by su* a ,me?od z ?is1 suppress _! ,pov]ty1 & atta9 to ! ,acquisition ( s noble an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 z well z any o!r ( ! great & mighty ,m5 ( ! ,_w1 by _! ample ,=tunes4 ,:osoev] is b a little ,skill$ 9 ,*ymi/ry1 well kn[s1 t e & arise f "o only ,orig9al2 & t ! ,sulphur 9 ,h]bs1 & also t 9 ,animals1 is ( no less ,virtue1 ?an ! o!r 9 ,metals1 ,fixation only except$4 ,= z ?is 9 ,metals is f\nd m fix$ ?an t 9 ,m9]als1 s ! ,m9]al is m fix$ ?an ! ,animal1 & ,vegetable4 ,! same is to be judg$ ( ,m]cury4 ,b t we may w&] no fur!r1 b return aga9 to our ,purpose1 & cle>ly prescribe ! ,me?od ( ,prep>+ an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 ( ,humane ,ur9e & ,dung1 ,i w v briefly discov] ! ,process 9 ^! foll[+ ,words4 4 ,a good quantity ( humane ,dung & ,ur9e1 collect$ 9 "s capaci\s ,vessel1 & 7aft] !y h /ood toge!r ab\t a ,mon?1 & :5 ! ,salt %all be exactly unit$ ) ! ,sulphur1 & ,m]cury by ,f]m5tation7 f !nce1 by an ,alembick 9 ,balneo1 di/il ! ,m]curial ,sulphure\s ,_s2 :i* inde$ w be v subtil1 b smell /rong4 ,yet aft] ,rectification1 z we h taught1 x may be conjoyn$ ) a ,solution ( ,gold1 &1 by mod]ate heat1 be gradually fix$ into an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 = ,humane & ,metallick ,bodies4 ,note3 ,! a=esaid ,/9k vani%e? s soon z ! ,aqua ,regis ha? ,access4 ,:]e=e1 ^? ,philosoph]s :o h lab\r$ 9 ,matt]s ( evil & /rong ,smells1 did always speak ( suffocat+ _! v5em\s ,dragon 9 ,/ygian ,wat]s4 ,b among all ,philosoph]s1 t ev] ,i read1 ,i f9d no ,man m excell5tly to h writ1 t\*+ ?is matt]1 ?an ! ,philosoph] ,neusem5tius1 9 a c]ta9 small ,treatise ( 81 intitul$1 ,( ! ,salt & ,_s ( ! ,_w2 :]e he s expla9s ! ,table ( ,h]mes1 z he r5d]s x mo/ wor?y to be ,read2 because he ha? s v prolixly1 & l>gely1 ) exquisit /udy & dilig5ce1 expla9$ all ?+s :atsoev]1 ! laudable ,h]mes1 9 v few ,words1 left to ,po/]ity 9 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table4 ,a ,,coroll>y4 ,al?\gh ,i h1 9 ?is small ,tract1 s l>gely & cle>ly treat$ ( ,prep>+ ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 z x seems altoge!r ne$less to tr\ble ! ,read]1 ) a fur!r ,p>aphrase2 s9ce f him1 ,i h n conceal$ any ,me?ods ( manual ,op]ation1 b h s reveal$ all ?+s necess>y to be kn[n1 z he 7:o1 only seek+ ! b>e ,lett] ( ! prescrib$ ,me?od1 kn[s n h[ to elaborate 8 own int5d$ ,"w7 may r be acc\nt$ a ,man ( a dull ,capacity1 ?an a ,*ymical ,op]ator3 ,yet s9ce unto all insatiable ,sons ( ,av>ice1 accord+ to ?is my ,description1 !re seems to be too small a "p ( ,m]cury extract$1 ,i 7= ! sake ( ^? also7 w demon/rate yet ano!r ,me?od1 by :i* !y may obta9 a l>g] quantity ( good t++ 1 ?an f ,metals c be ga9$4 ,b fir/ x is requir$1 t e "o1 :o w ex]cise himself 9 ?is k9d ( ,lab\r1 %\ld %ew himself a dilig5t ,op]ator1 %unn+ no ,pa9s3 ,"k1 t ,vulg> ,m]cury may easily be s prep>$ by ,art1 z to be z mu* conduc5t = ,t++1 z ! ,m]cury ( ,metals4 ,yet !y mu/ fir/ procure ,t9cture to x1 by t++ ,metals1 z by 1 & ,antimony4 ,=1 ( its own prop] ,nature1 x ha? no ,t9cture at all 9 x self2 b x mu/ necess>ily receive ! same f o!r ,metals1 79 :i* ,,god & ,nature coop]at+ h insit$ x7 be=e x c ex]cise ! ,p[] & ,faculty ( ,t++4 ,b :i* way su* a ,t9cture may commodi\sly be tak51 & acquir$ f c]ta9 ,/ones t+$ by ,nature1 or f c]ta9 ,metallick1 & ,m9]al ,subjects1 ha? be5 by me1 9 v>i\s places ( my ,writ+s1 s frequ5tly m5tion$1 z ,i judge x n necess>y to ,disc\rse fur!r !reab\t 9 ?is place4 ,b "h1 ,i w freely expose to publick view ! way ( ,prep>+ vulg> s1 z x may be able to extract ,t9ctures f ,metals1 ,m9]als & ,/ones4 4 ,common ,m]cury j4 ,:i* z soon z y h dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 mortifie ! ,aqua ,=tis by p\r+ on ,_s ( ,ur9e1 & :5 y %all by ,retort1 9 hot ,s&1 h ab/ract$ !nce all ! unpr(itable ,wat]1 & adm9i/r$ a /rong] ,fire1 ! ,m]cury w sublime x self 9 ! ,neck ( ! ,retort1 :ite 9 ,col\r1 b discov]+ no s+ul> ,acrimony ^u ! ,tongue4 ,su* a sublimate z ?is1 is easily dissolv$ by help ( common ,wat]4 ,?is ,m]curial ,wat] is endu$ ) a p[] ( extract+ ,t9ctures f ,metals1 ,gems1 & o!r m ignoble ,/ones4 ,9 :i* v ,"w1 ev5 ,pros]p9a1 ! ,wife ( ,pluto1 w sc>ce elaborate any ?+ m excell5t3 ,!re=e1 :5 ?is ha? drawn s mu* ,blood f ! ,r$ ,lyon1 z x no long] rema9s ,:ite1 b becomes totally ,r$2 !n inde$ x ha? acquir$ ! ,melioration ( "o high] degree2 b z yet1 x is able to "w no ,miracles 9 ,t++4 ,n[1 t x may be exalt$ to s great ,p]fection1 z to be admirably efficaci\s 9 ,transmutation2 ?is ,r$ ,m]cury mu/ aga9 be vivifi$1 & aga9 7z we taught above7 mortifi$2 & if ?is ,lab\r be repeat$ sev51 n9e1 or twelve times1 x w be suffici5tly impregnat$ ) ,t9cture4 ,?is be+ done1 y h no?+ else to d1 b to fix ?is t++ ,m]cury into a fusile ,r$ ,/one1 :i* w !nce=? p]=m ! same 7yea p]haps m7 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 ?an ! ,m]cury ( ,metals x ,self4 ,al?\gh1 ,i h "h reveal$ ! ,melioration ( common ,m]cury2 yet1 ,i am fully p]suad$1 no ,man w readily set himself ab\t its ,prep>ation1 nor adv5ture1 by ,tryal1 to exp]i5ce ! tru? ( ?is4 ,= commonly1 e good ?+ is dise/eem$1 if x want ext]nal ,spl5dor4 ,"s ye>s ago1 ,i did e>ne/ly1 & highly comm5d to "s ( my mo/ lov+ ,fri5ds1 ! ,exaltation ( common ,m]cury2 yet no "o ( !m took s mu* notice !re(1 z ev] to set 8 h& to ! ,"w4 ,:]e=e no ,man ne$s to fe>1 t ,art w be made too common1 al?\gh ,i _h publi%$ ! same1 describ$ ev5 ) a ,sol> ,ray4 ,inde$1 ,i int5d$ to h divulg$ m1 t\*+ su* sublimate ,m]cury1 z may be dissolv$ ) common ,wat]1 viz4 h[ _m o!r fam\s ,works may be p]=m$ ) x1 besides ! ,transmutation ( ,metals2 b = brevity sake1 ,i "h desi/ at pres5t3 ,yet aft] a little :ile1 7if ,,god p]mit7 ,i w else:]e treat ( ! same4 ,9 ! mean "t1 let ! lov+ ,read] k9dly accept ( ^!3 ,= h5ce he may be assur$ ( ! possibility ( exalt+ common s f>1 z to be equal 9 ,virtue to ! ,m]cury ( ,metals3 ,9 :i* ,ass]tion e /udi\s ,arti/ may safely confide1 & p]suade himself1 t ,i "h give no o!r ,te/imony1 ?an ,i h le>n$ by my own ,exp]i5ce (t5times4 ,,( ,,! ,salt ( ,,philosoph]s4 ,h[1 & :5ce1 ,t is ,prep>$1 & ( :at use ,x is 9 ,m$ic9e & ,*ymi/ry4 ,^? our v5]able ,ance/ors1 ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 h inde$ copi\sly writt5 _m ?+s1 t\*+ ?is ,?ird ,"p ( ! ,pr9ciple ( ,metals1 viz4 ,salt3 ,yet s v obscurely1 z x is almo/ impossible = a ,man to le>n !nce1 ,fundam5tally1 any ?+ ( mom5t3 ,yea1 ,i might say1 x ha? happ5$ to v few1 to "k h[1 to prep>e ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 b on ! contr>y1 six hundr$ h ru9$ !mselves1 & lo/ all _! ,=tunes 9 lab\r+ !reab\t4 ,aft]1 ,i also _h1 = "s ye>s toge!r1 exp5d$ great ,lab\r & ,co/1 besides :at ,i sp5t 9 acquir+ bo? ! o!r ,pr9ciples1 viz4 ,sulphur & ,m]cury1 7:i* 7 und]/ood by me1 ab\t two ye>s s9ce7 x pleas$ ! mo/ wise ,,god at l5g?1 also to reveal to me ?is mo/ fam\s ,salt4 ,:]e=e1 ,i c\ld n refra9 f communicat+ "s ?+ ( x to ,po/]ity1 = ! ,glory ( my ,,god1 & = divulg+ 8 wond]\s ,works1 n d\bt+1 b t ?is my ,revelation may be ( great ,conc]n1 to op5 ! ,eyes ( ?is bl9d ,_w4 ,because1 !y may be help$ by su* a ,salt1 ( :i*1 s incr$ible ,works may be prep>$1 z ,i am n[ ab\t to write1 & are already suffici5tly kn[n to me4 ,i c unto e ,man safely1 surely & truly affirm1 t :atsoev] ,i "h write1 are n ! idle ,dreams ( a va9 ,man1 nor pat*$ toge!r out ( o!r ,books1 b true & solid ,exp]im5ts1 :i* ,i my self1 ) ! help ( ^! my h&s1 h f\nd out4 ,inde$1 ,i d n "h say1 t ,i c\ld give no cr$it at all to him1 :o no long "t be=e discov]$ some?+ to me1 t\*+ su* ,arcanum's2 b ,i ?\ght 8 ,words intimat$ ,p>adoxes & ,impossibilities2 al?\gh ,i _h read ,philosoph]s1 :o writ3 ,he t ha? ! ,salt ( ,metals1 ha? ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s4 ,i also well "k1 t ! ,salts ( ,metals1 accord+ z !y be5 hi!rto e :]e fraudul5tly pres5t$ by ,pseudo-,*ymi/s1 hav+ no solid ,f\ndation1 d n inde$ des]ve ! "n ( ,salts2 be+ no o!r1 ?an su* ,vitriols1 z by ! %>p ,spirits ( ,salts1 are prep>$ ( ,metals2 & are n at all efficaci\s to meliorate any ( ! m vile ,metals4 ,on ! contr>y1 we c]ta9ly "k1 t our m true ,salts d s am5d all imp]fect ,metals1 z great & ga9ful ,fruit may be reap$ !nce1 z by ! foll[+ %all be cle>ly made appe>4 ,b be=e we write any ?+ ( ! ,use1 ( ?is ,royal ,salt1 x w be wor? :ile to premise some?+ briefly1 & truly1 t\*+ ! ,prep>ation ( ! same4 ,( ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s4 ,n[1 t ,i may1 )\t any w&r+ ,ambages1 describe ! ,me?od ( ,prep>+ ?is ,salt1 :i* is incomp>able & ,royal1 "k 9 v de$1 t ?is ,salt is no o!r1 ?an common 7b rightly prep>$7 ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ,coagulat$ by :ite fusible ,sulphur into a sweet ,salt1 :i* impresse? n on ! ,tongue1 ! lea/ ,sal9e sav\r2 b r seems to be a ,/one ?an ,salt1 al?\gh fusible1 l any o!r liquid ,salt4 ,b h[ t ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 or ,univ]sal ,acidity1 may be *ang$ into su* a wond]ful ,/one1 n ,corrosive1 ,i purpose n to divulge4 ,x is en\gh = me positively to affirm1 x may be done4 ,:osoev] desires to "k m ( x1 let him implore ! help ( ,,god1 & p]use ! ,writ+s ( ,philosoph]s1 t if he be wor?y ( ?is div9e ,gift1 he may be help$2 if he be n wor?y1 ,i _c help him4 ,= z ,i acquir$ t1 n )\t pray+ & seek+2 s also1 mu/ e o!r ,man resolve to d3 ,because1 no ,man %all ev] get m out ( me1 ?an :at ,i "h h will+ly discov]$ = publick ,good4 ,n[ foll[s ,! incr$ible ,virtue & ,efficacy1 :i* ?is wond]ful ,salt manife/s 9 ,prep>ation ( ,t9ctures1 = exalt+ all ,metals & ,m9]als to ! p]fection ( ,gold4 ,al?\gh x is be=e said1 t ,salt1 or ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 is only prep>$ ( ,acid ,vitriol2 yet ,i ?\ght x necess>y also1 "h to publi%1 t ,oyl ( ,vitriol may be prep>$ div]s ways1 s z "o or ano!r may prep>e x ?is way or t way1 z he please?4 ,= ! common & vulg>ly kn[n ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 suff]s x self 7by ! help ( ,sulphur7 to be easily transmut$ into a ,sweet ,/one3 ,because ,sulphur alone is endu$ ) ,p[] ( edulcorat+ all ,corrosives1 & ( ,coagulat+ !m into su* a ,/one1 or ,salt1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 ,wond]s may be done1 bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy4 ,philosoph]s d inde$ p]suade u1 t1 out ( ,vitriol1 an ,oyl ( a ,blood-,r$-,col\r may be extract$ by ,art1 ) :i*1 ,:ite ,metals may be t+$ into ,r$3 ,b ! way ( ,prep>+ ?is1 !y describ$ n4 ,?is is t1 :i* is mo/ /udi\sly s\ght by ! ,ador]s ( ! ,*ymical ,art1 b ha? hi!rto be5 f\nd by v few2 & !re=e is g5]ally ?\ght1 by almo/ all ,inquisitors1 to be impossible1 :atsoev] ,philosoph]s h writ !reab\t1 & h[ cle>ly1 & pla9ly soev] describ$ x4 ,basil ,val5t9e do?1 ) ,p>acelsus1 call ?is our ,oyl ( ,vitriol t+$ ) a ,r$ ,col\r1 ! ,blood ( ! ,gre5 ,lyon2 b ,bracesus1 ! ,wood1 or ,tree ( ,life2 ,virgil1 a ,b\gh1 or ,bran*1 pluck$ by ,pros]p9a's help f ! conceal$ ,tree3 ,also1 ,ovid use? div]s o!r ,expressions1 9 ! ,description ( ?is ,t9cture4 ,?is ,r$ ,oyl suff]s x self to be ,coagulat$ into a ,/one1 n ,corrosive1 z well z ! ,common ,oyl3 ,b ?is ,coagulate is totally ,r$1 & ! o!r is ,:ite only4 ,!re=e1 !re is a necessity1 t ! diff]5ce ( bo? be kn[n4 ,= ( bo? ^!1 :at ! ,:ite is able to d1 ! ,r$ _c d2 & :at ! ,r$ c effect1 is impossible to be p]=m$ by ! ,:ite4 ,t ,r$ ,oyl t+e? :ite ,metallick ,bodies into ,gold1 & s t+e? :ite ,*ry/als into ,gems ( all k9d ( ,col\rs1 7accord+ to ! ,op]ators ,pleasure7 z1 9 ,elegancy1 !y become altoge!r l to ! ,native4 ,b ! ,:ite t+e? n1 because x self wante? ,t9cture1 :i* not)/&+ may be procur$ to x3 ,yet x extracts ! ,t9ctures f all preci\s1 & m ignoble ,/ones1 & by !m is s t+$1 z x is1 !nce=? able to t+e :ite ,metals into ,gold1 & :ite ,*ry/al into beautiful ,/ones ( e ,col\r1 & t ) z excell5t ,spl5dor1 z _! ,bro!r1 ! ,ruby1 enjoys4 ,9 a ,^w1 our ,salt ( ,metals1 or ,/one ( ,philosoph]s alone1 & p] se1 is s great a p>ticul> ,rul] ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,k+dom ( ,*ymi/ry1 z by am5d+1 x transmutes all imp]fect ,metals into ,gold1 & common ,/ones into preci\s3 ,yet unto x1 is d5i$ ,+ress into ,vulg> 4 ,b ! fix$ ( ,metals w abundantly p]=m t2 z is be=e abovem5tion$4 ,n[1 z t\*+ ?is ,m]cury1 :i* ^? imp]fect ,metals1 viz4 & 1 conta9 9 !mselves1 our ,sulphur is s v fit = t++ t1 z1 = t purpose1 !re is no ne$ ( o!r help4 ,!re=e x is mo/ c]ta91 t ! ,salt ( ,metals obta9s ,priority 9 ! ,*ymical ,laboratory4 ,"o ?+ ,i am freely will+ to discov]1 viz4 ?is3 ,if any "o w\ld take away ! fix$ ,t9cture1 or t++ ,s\l f preci\s ,/ones1 z ,granates1 ,rubies1 ,saphires1 ,lazure ,/ones1 & o!r common ,/ones1 & add to !m also1 a small "p ( pure ,silv]1 our ,magnetick ,salt w extract ! ,t9cture f ! ,/one1 & at ! same mom5t1 9 :i* x extracts ! same1 incorporate ! add$ ,silv]1 ) ! ,t9cture1 & t+e ! same into ,gold3 ,s1 z x w affect a ,man ) admiration to see1 t 9 "o & ! same ,subject1 %\ld be bo? an attractive1 & expulsive ,virtue4 ,p]haps h5ce1 t mo/ anci5t ,philosoph] ,py?agoras drew 8 ,op9ion1 = he believ$ su* a ,transmigration1 & taught1 t ! ,s\l1 z soon z x pass$ out ( ! mortal ,body ( ,man1 x entr$ into "s o!r ne> adjoyn+ ,subject1 & !re inhabit'd4 ,inde$ !y1 t lab\r 9 ,metals & ,/ones1 d f9d su* a ,process2 b ) ! ,s\l brea?+ out ( ! ,body ( ,man1 ! matt] is f> o!rwise4 ,= "h ,bodies are n requir$1 b ,spirits1 :i* at ! h\r ( ,dea? receive ! ,s\ls ( dy+ ,m51 & convey !m to ,places by ,,god appo9t$4 ,accord+ z ! ,man ha? liv$1 ei!r ,well or ,ill1 s ^? ,spirits w act at ! end ( ,life1 ea* accord+ to _! ,(fice2 s z1 ! ,s\ls ( pi\s ,m5 %all be receiv$ by ,spirits ( ,light2 b impi\s ,s\ls1 by ! ,spirits ( inf]nal d>kness4 ,9 ! ,mortification ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 ,philosoph]s also want n _! peculi> ,spirits1 :i* receive & transport ! fly+ ,s\ls ( ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,t\*+ :i* ,transportation ( ,s\ls1 we made "s m5tion above1 :]e we treat$ ( ! ,fixation ( ,metals4 ,also #b?is ,transduction 0 highly e/eem$ by anci5t ,philosoph]s1 especially by ,neusem5tius1 :o said3 ,by ?is ,p[]1 viz4 ,by ! ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w1 we deliv] ! ,s\ls ( ! ,dead f ! ,prison ( ,hell4 ,!re=e1 :osoev] %all be well ,skill$ 9 ?is k9d ( op]at+1 he w be able to d wond]s 9 ?is ,*ymical ,k+dom ( ,metals4 ,= if y add ! ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w to any ,metal dissolv$1 & by ,retort di/il ! ,mixture1 !y w c>ry ov] ) !mselves1 ! mo/ pure "p ( ! ,metal1 viz4 its t++ ,s\l1 & leave no?+ beh9d 9 ,hell ) ,pluto1 b ! gross & unpr(itable ,body4 ,:]e=e1 :osoev] c rightly sep>ate t transduc$ t++ ,_s ( ,metals1 f ! ,_s ( ! ,_w1 he w absolutely be possess$ ( a fix$ ,t9cture3 ,because1 t /rong transport+ ,_s do? also fix ! volatile ,s\l ( ,metals1 & r5d] x con/ant 9 ,fire4 ,&1 al?\gh t ,subject 0 mo/ volatile1 f :i* ! ,t9cture 0 di/ill$ by ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 z by "o only ,di/illation f common ,sulphur1 ,auripigm5t1 ,c9nab>9e ,sulphur1 & ! l2 yet y w acquire a ,t9cture1 con/ant 9 all ,fire1 n only = ,humane & ,metallick ,bodies1 b also = ,gems4 ,s v pot5t ,virtue is lat5t1 9 ^! abject ,subjects1 & 9 ! ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w1 reject$ by ! great ,troop ( pr\d ,m54 ,b ! ,me?od ( us+ su* ,pe>ls legitimately1 = ! ,transduction ( ,metals1 _h ne$ to be ,seal$ up ) ! ,seal ( ! laudable ,philosoph] ,h>pocrates1 le/ s great a ,treasure be ca/ "u ! ,feet ( sordid ,sw9e4 ,t\*+ a l ,comp5dium ( fix+ ,volatile ,metals1 & ,m9]als1 we 7,,god will+7 purpose h]eaft] to tea* m at l>ge4 #b ,transduction4 ,n[1 we hav+ g5]ally und]/ood1 :at our ,salt ( ,philosoph]s is able to p]=m 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 ,i judge x n amiss1 to discov]2 h[ great1 pr(itable & p[]ful ,faculties1 x is also endu$ )1 ev5 besides ! ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,b "h1 by ! way x is to be und]/ood1 t our ,salt ( ,philosoph]s is insigniz$ ) _m o!r ,names1 :i* anci5t ,philosoph]s impos$ on x1 n )\t pregnant ,reasons4 ,=1 accord+ z !y beheld ! v>i\s ,wond]s !y 7 able to p]=m by ! help ( t2 s !y also gave ,names unto x2 sometimes1 !y call$ x ! ,soap ( ! ,wise2 ano!r "t1 ,h]cules or ! ,h]culean ,key2 sometimes1 ! ,key ( ! ,philosoph]s2 c4 & all ?is by reason ( its exce$+ great ,pot5cy & ,virtue1 :]eby x always r5dr$ x self wor?y ( "o or o!r ( ^! ,names4 ,:y did !y call x1 ! ,soap ( ! ,wise8 ,because x r5d]s ^? ,metallick ,bodies1 :i* are wa%$ ) x1 mo/ purely :ite4 ,inde$ ,wa%] wom5 h _! ,soap made ( ,oyl & ,lixivium1 ) :i* !y wa% fil?y ,g>m5ts unto :it5ess4 ,lea!r-,dress]s use a k9d ( ,soap to cleanse _! ,sk9s f all ,impurities4 ,also1 ,full]s h _! cleans+ ,e>?1 ) :i* !y well "k1 h[ to purifie _! sulli$ ,cloa?s4 ,nor d ,apo!c>ies use _! ,h]bs = ,m$icam5ts1 be=e !y h wa%$ !m 9 clean ,wat]4 ,s also1 common ,*ymi/s s long wa% impure ,metals1 by dulcifi$ ,corrosives1 till !y pass into & 4 ,b mo/ exp]i5c$ ,philosoph]s wa% ,gold1 until x becomes ,t9cture4 ,h5ce is t k9d ( ,soap1 :i* !y use = wa%+1 call$ ! ,soap ( ! ,wise4 ,b "s may object1 say+3 ,i contradict my self2 because a little be=e1 ,i said1 ,gold & ,silv] 7 ,homog5eal1 & did n at all p>ticipate ( ,het]og5iety4 ,to :om ,i answ]4 ,i confess1 ,i did say s1 yet ,i w\ld be und]/ood1 to speak s ) ref]5ce to ^? common & kn[n ,wat]s1 ) :i*1 o!rwise ,*ymi/s d g5]ally "w ^u _! ,metals1 dissolve !m1 sep>ate !m "o f ano!r1 & wa% !m4 ,because on ,gold & ,silv] no *ange falls1 b !y always rema9 9 "o & ! same ,ess5ce1 accord+ z !y are prog5it$ by ,nature1 !re=e1 ,i said s4 ,& ! ,reason1 :y x is ?us1 is1 because ,aqua ,regis1 ,aqua ,=tis1 ,_s ( ,vitriol1 or o!r ,corrosive ,wat]s1 are n true ,keys1 endu$ ) ! ,virtue ( p5etrat+ into ! he>t ( ,gold1 or ( op5+ ! mo/ firm ,closure ( ! ,k+4 ,= al?\gh !y d v mu* corrode ,metals1 & dissolve !m1 yet e ,metal rema9s 9 its ,ess5ce1 )\t any ,sep>ation ( p>ts4 ,b on ! contr>y1 our ,m5/ruum is a sweet ,key1 f> m conducible1 & bett] ?an ,corrosive ,spirits1 & !re=e1 by ,philosoph]s is n undes]v$ly call$1 ! ,key ( ,philosoph]s4 ,= !re is no?+ s clos$1 b ?is c op5 x4 ,our ,royal or ,capital ,key is a ,corporeal ,_s1 or a ,spiritual ,body1 :i*1 )\t any injury to x self1 passe? n only ?r\gh ,metals1 b also ?r\gh ! h>de/ ,gems1 & extracts ! fix$ ,t9cture ( !m1 leav+ _! ,bodies :ite2 :i* exce$$ my compreh5sion1 ! fir/ "t ,i beheld x ) my ,eyes4 ,!re=e1 z ?is ,_s is endu$ ) ,p[] ( extract+ ,t9cture1 ev5 f any ( ! h>de/ ,adamant9e ,/ones2 s1 x is also able to introduce ,t9ctures into ! mo/ h>d ,/ones2 & t by reason ( its p5etrative ,p[]4 ,our pr9cipal ,key is t ,h]cules1 :i* cut (f ! sev5 ,heads ( ! imm5se ,hydra4 ,by su* an ,h]culean =titude1 ,p]seus1 ! ,son ( beautiful ,danae1 suffocat$ ! /rong unsatiable ,:ale or ,sea ,bea/1 & fre$ fair ,&rom$a1 :om he took to ,wife4 ,:osoev] desires to "k m ( ^!1 let him p]use ,ovid1 9 ^: ,metamorphosis he may f9d our ,key ( ,philosoph]s accurately describ$4 ,yet 8 ,words c be und]/ood only by ^?1 to :om ! ,art is already kn[n3 ,o!rwise1 x w be impossible1 f ,fables1 to extract ! suffici5t k !re(4 ,x is ,,god only1 t gives light to und]/& ab/ruse ?+s2 namely1 to ^?1 :o fe>1 love & adore him3 ,m ( :i*1 y may f9d among pi\s ,hea!ns1 ?an among ! ,sl&]\s ,malignant1 false1 ,*ri/ians ( ?is "t4 ,sid5ote ,a3 ,gold-be>+4 ,?is ,fable ( ,ovid1 ,i expla9$ be=e "s ( my intimate ,fri5ds2 & besides1 be=e !m %ew$ ! ,impregnation ( ,danae1 by ,jupit]s ,gold5 ,%[]3 ,yet !y gave no cr$it to ?is ,demon/ration1 because ! ?+ seem$ s vile4 ,w\ld y he> x8 ,i set a n>r[-m\!d ,glass ,body1 ) a flat bottom1 ^u a ,table1 & f above ?r\gh ! small m\?2 ,i p\r$ ,danae1 ,k+ ,acrisius 8 beautiful ,daught]1 into ! ,glass or ,t[]2 !n1 by ! ,c\nsel & help ( ,jove1 ,i =m$ a ,gold5 %[]1 :i* 7?r\gh ! ,ro(1 t is1 ?r\gh ! small m\? ( ! ,glass7 ,i in/ill$ d[n1 into ! ,bosom ( ! a=esaid ,danae1 :i* %e spontane\sly receiv$1 & 0 !reby impregnat$1 & quickly br\ght =? h] ,son ,p]seus2 :o aft]w>d1 c>ri$ ^u ! w+$ ,horse ,pegasus1 sudd5ly help$ ! fair ,&rom$a &1 free+ h] f ! ,jaws ( ! ,sea ,mon/]1 took h] to ,wife4 ,aft]w>d1 he slew ! /rong & unconqu]$ ,gorgons1 & got ! ,a,gold5 ,g>d5s4 ,if any "o looks ^u ?is ,fable1 ) ! "r ,eye ( 8 und]/&+1 he w f9d1 t ,ovid ha? s cle>ly & p]spicu\sly describ$ our ,h]cules1 or ,philosoph]s ,key ( ,keys2 t e "o1 hav+ k ( our ,"w1 9 read+ ?is mu/ necess>ily be amaz$1 to see ! :ole ,art s evid5tly detect$1 & z x 7 expos$ to sight4 ,b its be+ disc]n$ & und]/ood by s few1 mu/ be ascrib$ to ! defect ( _! int]nal ,sight1 & ! d>kness ( _! ,s9s1 9 :i* !y h involv$ !mselves1 & are /ill resolv$ to abide 94 ,!re=e ,,god1 accord+ to 8 ,ju/ice1 des]v$ly p]mits su* ,slaves ( ,av>ice & ,pride to /ick 9 p]petual ,bl9dness1 to grope =1 & 9 va9 seek1 ! way ( escap+ ^? ,evils4 ,= "h1 ! h>d is ,s(tn$1 ! s(t is ,h>dn$1 ! fix$ ,volatiliz$1 ! ,volatile fix$1 ! ,bitt] ,corrosive dulcifi$1 b ! sweet ,conv]t$ into a ,key1 op5+ all compact ,enclosures4 ,m t\*+ s great a ,my/]y1 ,i %all n at ?is "t relate4 ,b1 to :omsoev] ,,god %all grant ?is pr9cipal ,univ]sal ,key1 he may1 accord+ to 8 ,he>ts desire1 g :i!r he w1 no?+ c be able to resi/ him3 ,= :i* s great ,b5efit we owe ?anks & ,praise to ! mo/ wise ,,god1 = ev]1 ,am54 ,also ,virgil1 9 a few ,h]oick ,words1 evid5tly en\gh describes ! way ( prep>+ our ,r$ ,oyl ( ,vitriol4 ,!re=e ,i ?\ght x wor? :ile to ins]t 8 ,words also1 t he1 to :om ,,god %all give ! ,bless+1 may ! bett] und]/& ! occult mean+ ( ! ,poet4 ,consid] fir/1 :at "h is to be done4 ,a ,gold5 ,bran*1 ) ,leaves ( ,gold !reon1 ,^u a ,tree conceal$ gr[e?4 ,?is ,to ! inf]nal ,juno sacr$ is3 ,b ! :ole ,grove1 ) dismal %ades ( ,night1 ,obscure & keep ! same f ,humane sight4 ,& till "s "o %all take d[n f ! ,tree ,?is ,gold5 ,bran*1 !re c no ,entrance be ,into ,e>?s ,cav]ns4 ,beaute\s ,pros]p9e ,orda9$ ha?1 t ?is r>e ,gift div9e ,%all br\ght be unto h]4 ,no soon] is ,! fir/ ,bran* cropt1 b 9 ! place ( ?is ,a second ,spr\ts1 & t mo/ pure & f9e1 ,z did ! fir/1 ) ,gold5 leaves w %9e4 ,!re=e fir/ view x well2 :5 rightly kn[n ,?is ,bran* is unto ,!e1 !n ) ?y own ,h& crop ! same3 ,= x w foll[ ,!e1 ,if ,?\ by ,fates = ?is ,"w *os5 be4 ,if o!rwise1 no ,humane viol5ce1 ,nor /r5g? ( ,iron1 =ce x c f !nce4 ,virgil "h calls ,vitriol1 a conceal$1 t is1 a %ad[$ ,tree2 add+1 t by ! help ( ,pros]p9a1 ,pluto's ,wife1 b "o ,bran* c be cropp$ by him1 :om ,=tune %all fav\r2 & t x is will+ to be pluck$ (f by any ,skilful ,man desir\s ( ! same4 ,su* a ,bran* is consecrat$ to ,juno1 c4 ,we "k ,juno1 accord+ to ,poetical ,fictions 0 ! ,wife & ,si/] ( ,jupit]1 b ,pros]p9a ! ,daught] ( ,jupit] & ,c]es1 or 7z "s say7 ( ,isis1 :om ,pluto ! ,god ( ,hell /ole away f h] ,p>5ts & m>ri$ h]4 ,f all :i* x cle>ly appe>e?1 t ?is ,gold5 ,bran* spr\t+ 9 ! gre5 ,tree ( ,vitriol1 c\ld n be cropp$1 or obta9$ )\t ,pros]p9a's help4 ,!re=e if any "o w\ld crop su* ,gold5 ,b\ghs f l %ad[$ ,trees1 he mu/ le>n to "k ,pros]p9a1 & consult ) h]2 because %e only c pr(it him1 & prevail ) h] ,husb&1 to wax ! m hot 9 8 inf]nal ,sweat+ /ove1 t !nce into ano!r place may asc5d a ,_s or ,oyl ( a ,blood-,r$-,col\r4 ,b ?is is to be consid]$ accurately1 le/ ?is ,"w1 l _m o!r ( our ,und]tak+s1 be fru/rat$4 ,!re=e ,,god is to be pray$ to = 8 ,bless+3 = if ! ,b5$iction ( ,,god be n pres5t1 all endeav\r w be va92 z ,i h m ?an once exp]i5c$4 ,al?\gh ,i did demon/rate our help] ,pros]p9a1 to "s ( my lov+ ,fri5ds1 & taught !m h[ to obta9 & rightly use h]2 yet !y 7 all de/itute ( s good ,=tune1 z to elaborate x z x %\ld be elaborat$3 ,yet at l5g? m accurately hitt+ ! ,m>k1 _! "w succe$$ happily twice or ?rice1 b nev] aft]w>d4 ,f :i*1 be+ s evid5t1 x is pla9 en\gh1 t su* ,arcanum's are s pres]v$ by ! ,all-see+ ,eye ( ! ,div9e ,provid5ce1 z x is nev] p]mitt$ to all ,op]ators promiscu\sly1 t e ( !m %\ld atta9 to ! highe/ ,sci5ce1 & !nce=? ! ,good giv5 be p]nici\sly abus$4 ,:]e=e1 al?\gh "o ,man communicate any fam\s ,secret to ano!r2 yet1 if ,,god be n fav\rable1 he c nev] prep>e ! same1 b %all lose 8 ,lab\r & ,*>ges1 sp5d 8 "t unpr(itably1 & in/ead ( a ,gold5 ,h>ve/1 reap no?+ b ,tr\ble & ,grief4 ,h5ce !y drew _! ,orig9al1 :o writ ( ! ,secret rip5+ ,fire4 ,our ,fire1 be=e ,coagulation1 always burns 9 our ,glass1 b ext]nally n4 ,x is suffici5tly manife/1 t ,philosoph]s1 by _! ,secret ,fire1 und]/ood ,oyl ( ,vitriol2 & t _! ,fire1 is only ,fire be=e ,coagulation2 aft] t1 no m s1 b a sweet ,rip5+ ,/one4 ,!re=e !y add1 t be=e ,coagulation x is ,fire1 b aft] ,coagulation n s4 ,aptly ) ?is agrees t ,writ+ ( anci5t ,philosoph]s4 ,visitabis ,int]iora ,t]r1 ,rectific&o ,inv5ies ,occultum ,lapidem ,v]am ,m$ic9am4 ,to :i* ,monum5t ( anci5t ,philosoph]s1 we may fitly subjoyn ?is sutable ,poesie1 mak+ = our pres5t ,purpose1 & express+ ! same 9 few ,words4 ,dissolve ! ,fixt1 & make ! ,fix$ fly1 ,! ,fly+ fix1 & !n live happily4 ,9 ^! few ,words are comp5di\sly conta9$1 all :atsoev] ,i h l>gely writt5 9 ?is ,treatise4 ,moreov]1 our ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 besides its be+ a ,m$ic9e1 & fit = ,transmutation ( ,metals1 is also endu$ ) o!r fam\s ,virtues1 ( :i* at ?is "t ,i _c =be> to write4 ,philosoph]s h writt51 t _! ,key ( ,keys do? indiff]5tly op5 all clos$ ,bodies1 & t x is endu$ ) a ,virtue1 break+ mo/ h>d & ,adamant9e ,/ones1 & tak+ f !m _! inclos$ ,treasure2 = acquir+ :i*1 !re is no?+ at all 9 ! :ole ,nature ( ?+s giv51 except ?is our ,key1 by help ( :i* ! mo/ firmly lock$ ,inclosure may be unlock$4 ,z = ,example4 ,a ,granate is a ,/one ( s great h>dness1 z al?\gh x may easily be r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 yet x c nev] be corrod$ ev5 by ! %>pe/ ,aqua ,=tis1 nor dissolv$1 nor c x be ,anatomiz$4 ,:]e=e1 al?\gh ^! ,corrosives1 vulg>ly kn[n1 prevail n aga9/ ?is excell5t ,/one1 7:i* visibly 9 x self conta9s a noble ,t9cture ( ,gold1 & also is n a little impregnat$ ) invisible ,corporeal ,gold1 z pla9ly appe>s by its weight3 ,= x is mu* m pond]\s ?an all o!r preci\s ,/ones1 or ! m vile small ,/ones7 b are judg$ z unpr(itable = ?is k9d ( ,lab\r2 yet our ,sweet ,salt possesse? s pot5t a ,faculty1 z x c easily op5 ! same & take f x all its ,treasure2 9 s mu*1 z if !re 7 b ?is only use ( x1 7& no o!r l1 bett] or m excell5t 7 kn[n7 x w\ld abundantly satisfie e hone/ ,man1 to live amply !re)1 & to ma9ta9 8 ,family ) great ,tranquillity4 ,behold ,i pres5t to y1 yet ano!r ,royal ,exp]im5t1 :i* ,i h n long s9ce effect$1 by ! help ( our ,r$ ,/one1 9 ! foll[+ mann]4 ,"o day ,i ca/ our ,r$ ,/one ^u ,gold1 9 ,flux1 only = a ,tryal1 :e!r by ! help ( t1 ! ,gold w\ld be t+$ ) an high] ,col\r2 because ,i f\nd1 t ,silv] _h took a yell[ ,col\r f ! same4 ,b aft] ,i _h p\r$ out ! ,mixture1 ,i f\nd :at 0 contr>y to my ,hope4 ,= x 0 s f> f exalt+ my ,gold 9 ,col\r1 z on ! contr>y1 x took f ! same almo/ all its ,col\r1 s z x 0 :ite l ,silv]4 ,at fir/1 ,i 0 n a little tr\bl$1 t1 contr>y to my ,expectation1 ,i %\ld "w s unhappily4 ,b return+ to my self1 ,i begun to ?9k1 :e!r ?is my ,r$ ,/one 7be+1 p]haps made ( ,/eel7 0 n t ,*alybs1 or ,/eel :i* ,s&ivogius s highly extoll$ 9 8 ,writ+s1 & said1 x c\ld extract f ,gold its ,t9cture4 ,b s9ce1 by reason ( o!r ,bus9ess int]v5+1 ,i _h no leisure to proc$ fur!r 9 ! ,"w begun1 ,i 0 con/ra9$ to leave ! :ole = "s high] ,exp]i5ce to ano!r "t4 ,yet ,i _c b wond]1 t our ,key ( ,keys %\ld s readily unlock e ,closure ( ,gold1 & be able to spoil x ( its ,royal ,s\l3 ,:]eas o!rwise1 ,gold accord+ to ! ,say+s ( all ,philosoph]s1 7z 9 v de$ x is true7 & accord+ to ! common ,op9ion ( all o!r ,m51 exp]i5c$ 9 ,*ymical ,lab\rs1 is acc\nt$ to consi/ ( su* ,homog5eal p>ts1 z are difficultly sep>able4 ,if ! mo/ wise ,,god prolong my ,life2 & also grant ,"t & ,opportunity ( mak+ fur!r ,tryal1 ,i w sp>e no ,lab\r or ,co/ to f9d out t ,arcanum1 until by ! graci\s help ( ,,god',s assi/ance1 ,i %all become ! ,ma/] ( t ,art ( ,arts4 ,= n[ unto me ! ,gate ( ! ,royal ,closet is op5$ 7,i w\ld n be envi$ = :at ,i n[ say7 by our ,h]culean ,key 9 su* a mann]1 z1 ,i d\bt n1 b 9 a %ort "t 7unless ! supream ,deity1 :i* ,i h no cause to fe>1 notably resi/ me7 to obta9 ! ,k+s ,cr[n made ( a ,c>buncle1 & be able to di/ribute ! same among ! ne$y1 to relieve _! necessity4 ,to :i* my hope1 let ! mo/ wise ,,god give a ,bless+1 s1 z ! ,ev5t may answ] my ,desires1 ,am54 ,moreov]1 ,philosoph]s say1 t :osoev] obta9s _! ,/one1 c s qualifie ,glass1 z1 if x fall1 x %all n break1 b be f\nd ly+ unbroke1 l ,metal4 ,:i* inde$ ,i h (t5 read1 b c\ld nev] believe1 x 0 s to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]4 ,yet aft] ,,god1 by 8 ,grace1 _h conf]r$ on ,me our ,wond]ful ,salt1 = ,curiosity sake1 ,i c\ld n =be> to make an ,exp]im5t1 to "k1 :e!r :at 0 writt5 !re( 0 cons5tane\s to ,tru?4 ,!re=e1 ,i took a little brok5 ,glass1 melt$ x 9 a ,crucible1 & !n ca/ ^u x only a v little ( our ,salt1 :i* x cont9ually took 91 & !nce receiv$ a :ite ,col\r4 ,i p\r$ out ! ,mixture1 & try+1 :e!r x _h pass$ into ano!r ?an its fir/ ,nature1 ,i f\nd my ,glass _h receiv$ a new ,disposition1 & became flexible l h>dn$ ,/eel ,wy]1 & aft] flexion came to its fir/ =m3 ,b aft] _m b5d+s1 to & aga91 x at l5g? broke4 ,:5ce ,i le>n$1 t x 0 no ,fable1 b pla9ly possible by ,art to prep>e ,glass s1 z x may be no less flexible1 l ,metal1 ?an x is transp>5t4 ,b s9ce ,i h n _h ,opportunity to make fur!r ,tryal1 & _c yet absolutely pr(ess my self an ,arti/ 9 t k9d ( ,"w2 yet1 ,i c say1 t :at o!rs h affirm$ !re(1 is n e/rang$ f ,v]ity4 ,!re=e ,i mu/ wait1 till ,"t 7) ! fav\r ( ,,god7 give me fur!r ,exp]i5ce !re(4 ,also1 t\*+ ! ,/one x self1 ,philosoph]s write1 t x qualifies its ,possessor s1 ) ,lightness & ,*e]fulness1 t he c1 l a ,bird1 fly up on high f ! gr\nd2 :i* is a ?+ s mu* repugnant to ,nature1 z no ,cr$it c be giv5 to x1 unless x be int]pret$ ,hi]oglyphically1 ,allegorically1 or ,enigmatically4 ,b t x greatly exhil>ates him1 :o by ! b5efit !re( c effect ! a=esaid ,wond]s1 is v easie to be believ$4 ,= 9 my self ,i h f\nd ! l ,exhil>ation1 :5 ,i h1 ) ^! my ,eyes1 made c]ta9 v great ,pro(s & ,exp]im5ts by ! help ( t4 ,:5 ,i lay1 = f\r ye>s1 cont9ually sick1 & dur+ t "t1 ex]cis$ my m9d ) v>i\s ,speculations1 mak+ "s ,pro(s1 ,i at l5g? f\nd ! ,tru?1 & und]/ood t ?is wond]ful ,salt1 be+ try$ ^u ,metals & ,/ones1 did mo/ exactly agree ) ! ,philosoph]s ,description ( x3 ,!n1 ,i say1 my :ole ,nature1 because ( t1 0 a/oni%$1 & daily s notably r$uc$ to a bett] ,con/itution1 z ,i c nev] suffici5tly admire ! ,grace ( ,,god1 & return due ,praises to him = s great ,gifts4 ,= ,i1 :o by reason ( my ,sickness1 c\ld nev] rise out ( ,b$ be=e ,noon1 c\ld aft]w>d rise betimes 9 ! ,morn+1 & g into my ,laboratory4 ,also = a long "t be=e1 ,i c\ld dige/ nei!r ,fle% nor ,fi%1 b 0 con/ra9$ to live ) ,bread & ,w9e only2 yet n[1 7?anks be to ,,god7 ,i am able to eat "s small ,portion ( ,fle% & ,fi%1 toge!r ) o!r ,meats4 ,likewise = above a :ole ,ye>1 ?r\gh weakness ( ,body1 ,i c\ld sc>cely write a ,l9e or two1 s z 9 two ,ye>s space ,i committ$ no?+ to ! ,press3 ,b n[1 ,,god1 ! ,giv] ( all good ,gift1 ha? made my h&s s ready = ,motion1 z ,i s+ to him incessant ,praises4 ,)\t t new refre%+ ( ,/r5g?1 ?is pres5t ,treatise c\ld nev] h be5 publi%$4 ,& ?is s great ,good befel me f no o!r ,cause1 ?an f ,,god1 & ?is preci\s ,/one4 ,!re=e1 :osoev] is desir\s to p>take ( ?is great ,bless+ ( ,,god1 let him n come to ,me1 unto :om is giv5 no leave to ,communicate2 b let him come to ! ,love ( ,,god1 & draw t laudable ,good f him1 z f ! mo/ limpid & liv+ ,f\nta93 ,because1 x is to f\nd ) him only1 n ) ,m54 ,if a ,man humble 9 ,he>t1 & void ( ,hypocrisie1 he>+ ?is1 w foll[ my ,c\nsel1 he may p]haps f9d a prosp]\s ,ev5t accord+ to 8 wi%3 ,if o!rwise1 adv]se & contr>y4 ,= ,,god is n wont graci\sly to reg>d ! words ( ! deceitful1 b ! ,he>ts ( c&id ,m54 ,_m o!r su* ?+s might be produc$1 t\*+ our ,t++ tone3 ,b no necessity p]suades to exp5d "t !reab\t4 ,en\gh is spok54 ,= ^: ,eyes soev] ,,god %all op51 he w on e side see s _m ?+s suffici5t = him1 z n to ne$ any fur!r ,in=mation4 ,all ?+s are cle> to ! cle>-sight$1 :i* appe> d>k to ! bl9d4 ,,god only is ! ,light1 & all :o are ne> to ,,god1 are by him s illum9at$1 z !y c see4 ,b ! m remote any ,man is f ,,god1 ! ne>] w he be to ! contr>y ( ,light1 :i* is ,d>kness4 ,!re=e1 :osoev] desires to be illum9at$ ) ! brightness ( ,div9e ,light1 mu/ fly f ,d>kness1 :i* is to be %unn$4 ,= ,d>kness & ,light are inconsi/5t 9 "o & ! same ,subject2 :i* is a ?+ accurately to be obs]v$ by e ,read]4 ,a ,,coroll>y4 ,we h1 9 ?is little ,treatise taught1 t ! ,salt ( ,metals is prep>$ ( ,vitriol1 & t !re is a diff]5ce to be obs]v$1 ,viz4 ?is4 ,common ,oyl ( ,vitriol do? inde$ suff] x self to be ,coagulat$ into a sweet ,salt or ,/one1 :]e) 7p>ticul>ly7 vulg> ,metals are am5d$1 & ,t9ctures extract$ f ,gems1 al?\gh x wants a t++ ,virtue3 ,b ,metals may also be t+$ by ! ,coagulat$ ,r$ ,oyl4 ,we likewise %ew$1 t y _c get ?is ,r$ ,oyl1 )\t ! help ( t ,goddess ,pros]p9a4 ,yet by ! way1 x is to be not$1 t ! a=esaid ,pros]p9a is no o!r1 ?an a :ite ,sulphure\s ,salt1 :i* add$ to ! ,vitriol cause? ! ,t9cture ( ,vitriol to asc5d 9 ,di/illation4 ,t1 aft] x %all be duly ,coagulat$ into a ,/one n ,corrosive1 manife/s su* ,effects1 z we h ascrib$ to x4 ,i also ?\ght good to advise1 t our ,oyl ( ,vitriol 9 its ,prep>ation requires great ,c>e & ,indu/ry1 t ! ,t9cture may be made ,ri* en\gh3 ,= o!rwise1 x discov]s b little ,virtue 9 ,transmutation4 ,also y %all nev] get s great a quantity ( t ,r$ ,oyl1 z w satisfie ! ,common sort ( covet\s ,m53 ,because t comes n till at la/1 aft] all ! ,:ite is asc5d$4 ,b he1 t c get a l>ge quantity ( ! ,:ite1 w n tr\ble himself to get ! ,r$3 ,because ! ,:ite also1 by ! help ( ,pros]p9a1 may be conv]t$ into ,r$4 ,:i* if x 7 n s1 ! ,say+ ( ,virgil c\ld sc>cely be f\nd true1 viz4 t ) ! h& is readily to be cut (f1 n "o ,bran* only1 b _m o!r1 if ,=tune %all s f> fav\r any ,arti/4 ,!re=e1 ,i =be> to write m at ?is "t4 ,let him1 :o _c cont5t himself ) ^! "h writt51 se>* ! ,monum5ts ( ,philosoph]s1 writ+1 t !re is su* an ,art1 by ! b5efit ( :i*1 ) "o only ,p\nd ( ,coals1 a :ole ,p\nd ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol may be di/ill$4 ,yet su* an ,artifice mu/ n s soon be spread among ! ,p4 ,to :om soev] ,,god reveals ! same1 he may prep>e x1 accord+ to 8 own desire2 if x be o!rwise1 let him com=t himself ) ?is ,m$itation ( ,pati5ce1 viz4 t he 0 n wor?y ( s great ,gifts4 ,) ^!1 ,read]1 ,i bid y ,f>ewel1 & comm5d to y ! ,protection ( ,,god4 ,,! ,,end4 ,a ,%ort ,,book ,,( ,,dialogues1 ,,or1 7,c]ta97 ,colloquies ( "s ,/udi\s ,se>*]s aft] ! ,h]metick ,m$ic9e & ,univ]sal ,t9cture4 ,writt5 = ! ,sake ( ! ,lov]s ( ,h]metick ,philosophy4 ,,! ,,preface ,,to ,,! ,well-m9d$ ,,read]4 ,i 0 =m]ly m9d$ nev] to h publi%$ ^! ,?ree ,dialogues1 b only to h made "s ( my good ,fri5ds1 & su* z _h well des]v$ at my h&s1 "h & !re1 p>tak]s ( ! same4 ,& ^u ?is ,acc\nt ,i p]mitt$ "s ( !m to ,copy !m out1 b !y abus+ t ,curtesie ( m9e :]eby !y receiv$ !m1 did make o!rs ( _! own ,fri5ds too1 enjoy]s ( ! same1 contr>y to my ,w & ,int5tion2 & s x happ5$1 t !y became ,common1 & be+ on ?is wise (t5 ,coppi$ out1 !re crept 9 among/ !m 7z inde$ usually falls out 9 su* ,cases7 abundance ( ,faults or ,errors1 & ! s5se & true mean+ ( my ,words 7 con/ru$ 9 ! wors] ,"p4 ,:i* ?+ :5 ,i p]ceiv$1 t x w\ld m disadvantage ?an pr(it me 7especially see+1 t su* a "w ?us ,copi$ amiss did nev]!less pass "u my ,"n1 & 0 adjudg$ by o!rs1 z really m9e7 ,i deem$ x1 exp$i5t1 ( two ,evils to *use ! lea/1 & to h reg>d to m9e own good repute1 & to publi% x 9 m9e own ,"n4 ,b yet1 n ) an int5t ( gett+ my self "s em95t ,fame1 z if ,i 7 wis] ?an o!rs1 & to h x ?\ght1 t ,i _h m k & exp]i5ce ?an _m o!rs h2 b r1 t ! incr$ible ,works ( ! omnipot5t ,god1 & 8 great ,wond]s1 might be laid op5 & made kn[n1 to ! inf9ite ,glory ( 8 ,"n4 ,9 ! sett+ d[n ( :i*1 ,i d produce only su* ?+s1 z my self h wr\ght ) m9e own h&s1 & c ev5 yet demon/rate by a c]ta9 & und\bt$ ,op]ation1 7by ,gods help7 at any "t4 ,b yet1 ,i w\ld n h any "o ?us to und]/& me1 z if ,i _h already :olly & compleatly f9i%$ ! :ole ,op]ation1 & _h advanc$ x to a due1 & ?r\ghly p]fect1 end1 ,no6 ,i _c arrogate to my self by any means1 any su* matt]4 ,?us mu* ,i only affirm1 t if any "o %all 79 8 ,op]ation7 foll[ ! b>e lit]al ,description ( ^! ,lab\rs1 he w )\t any ,error arrive1 s f> z ,i my self am already come1 b yet ) ?is ,proviso1 t he kn[s ! true ,salt ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & ! use !re(2 ,& z = :at rema9s1 unf9i%t ,i commit unto ,god to be/[ a prosp]\s ,success3 ,& ?is "o ?+ ,i entreat1 t e ,body accept ( ! ?+s ,i h "h writt51 ) ! same m9d ,i wrote !m1 & t he take 9 good "p my s9c]e ,endeav\rs ( des]v+ well at 8 h&s4 ,illu/ration3 9 de ,dialogus4 ,! ,explication ( ! annex$ ,figure belong+ to ?is ,treatise1 not$ ) ^! ,words3 ,inde ,dialogus4 ,9 ! f\r pr9cipal ,po9ts ( ! ,circle 7suppos+ two transv]se l9es 7 drawn1 ?r\gh ! ,c5t]1 to ! outw>d ,circumf]5ce7 are plac$ ! ,*>act]s ( ,sol1 ,sulphur1 ,lune1 ,salt4 ,r\nd ! outmo/ ,circle1 are plac$ ^! ,words3 ,conjoyn 9 "o1 ,sol1 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 ,lune4 ,ab\t ! next ,circle3 ,& ?\ ha/ z great a ,treasure1 z ,heav5 c give !e4 ,)9 ! ,?ird ,circle3 ,! ,philosoph]s ,function1 is ( ,contr>ies1 ! ,conjunction4 ,ab\t ! next ,circle3 ,! ,conc5tration ( ,homog5eals1 is ! ,sep>ation ( ,het]og5eals4 ,)9 ! inmo/ ,circle3 ,sol1 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 ,lune4 ,! ,fir/ ,dialogue1 or ,conf]5ce1 betwixt two ,lov]s ( ,h]metick ,m$ic9e1 deciph]$ by ! ,lett]s1 ,a4 & ,b4 ! la/ ( :i* ha? _h a prosp]\s ,success on 8 ,lab\rs1 ! o!r n1 & !re=e craves ( ?is la/ 7viz4 ,b47 a ,manuduction to ! ,"w1 :]eby he is r5dr$ ,ma/] ( 8 desire4 ,b4 ,a ,good heal? to y1 my ,fri5d6 ,:at's ! matt] ) y n[1 t y are s sad1 & ev5 load5 ) ,cogitations1 & mumble to y\r self ab\t ,i "k n :at8 ,a4 ,oh1 my ,fri5d6 ,i wi% y ! l v he>tily2 & am glad t y come s v seasonably1 & at su* a "t1 z ,i 0 j ?9k+ on y1 & mo/ e>ne/ly wi%+ y\r approa*2 ,witness y\r own ,writ+s1 :i* ,i d "h turn ov] ) my h&s & my m9d1 b yet !y are s v obscure1 t ,i _c worm my self z ,i may say out ( !m1 or und]/& !m ?\gh ,i apply ! utmo/ ( my ,endeav\rs to und]/& !m4 ,i h likewise read ov] & ov] aga91 ! ,writ+s ( o!r em95t & belief-des]v+ ,philosoph]s2 /ill hop+1 t ,i %\ld yet at l5g? atta9 to ! k ( ! ,tru?3 ,b alas1 7! m's my grief7 all t ,i f9d is only ?is1 viz4 t ,i hold 9 my h&s ! slipp]y ,tail ( a slipp]y smoo? ,s]p5t1 or ,ele :i* ev] n[ & !n slips out ( my h&s1 & do? m & m defile me4 ,i h !re=e resolutely det]m9$ ) my self1 t1 unless ,god do? %ortly s5d me "s good ,fri5d1 :o may lead poor me out ( su* a notable ,labyr9?1 ,i w ?r[ all my ,books1 all my ,in/rum5ts1 & all su* matt]s :i* ,i h be/[$ s mu* "t ab\t1 9 va91 & lo/ s mu* by1 into ! ,fire1 & ,sacrifice !m unto ,vulcan1 t s ,i may be rid ( ! t$i\sness ( my fruitless ,lab\rs1 & unpr(itable ,cook]y4 ,b yet if y w\ld be b s pleas$1 ,i no ways d\bt1 t y might by a few words & ,directions r$uce me out ( ! sn>es ( s _m ,errone\s pa?s1 h$g$ up ways1 into ! "r pa?3 ,= ,i well "k1 t y h be/[$ y\r :ole ,age1 y\r :ole ,/udy1 & all y\r ,lab\rs & ,endeav\rs1 ab\t su* great ,secrets1 & h by ! ,div9e assi/5ce obta9$ ! v ,tru? x self4 ,& !re=e ,i d mo/ humbly beg at y\r h&s1 y w\ld n leave me de/itute ( y\r help1 b t1 accord+ to y\r inbr$ ,goodness & ,c\rtesie1 y w\ld succ\r me1 y\r ,fri5d1 ) "s bro!rly in/ruction1 & ,manuduction4 ,:i* if y ei!r w n or _c d1 ,i mu/ ev5 conclude1 n only ^u ?r\ghly d\bt+ ( ! ,tru? & possibility ( ?is ,art1 b )al1 on a firm p]suad+ my self1 t ^? ,writ+s1 :i* are s /uft ) ! ,promises ( gold5 ,m\nta9s1 are no?+ else b m]e ,old ,wives ,tales1 & fro?y ,speculations ( idle ,m51 & va9 ,dreams1 ?\gh proce$+ f ,m5 ( s great ,e/eem4 ,b4 ,:ats ?is1 ,i he> !e utt]8 ,i c\ld nev] h believ$ y1 to h be5 ( su* a brok5 & deject$ m9d4 ,:at8 ,w\ld y contemn ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & slight !m1 because !y are above y\r ,capacity1 & too h>d = y\r und]/&+8 ,tis a wick$ ?+1 to ent]ta9 su* a ?\ght1 mu* m to utt] x4 ,i w\ld h y1 r to p]suade y\r self1 t y are n z yet wor?y ( ! ,secrets & ,gifts ( s great wor?3 ,= ?\gh a ,man %\ld torm5t himself ) abundance ( h>d ,lab\rs 9 ?is ,_w1 & %\ld aflict 8 ,body ) uncessant ,sweat+ pa9s1 yet w\ld he n effect ought )\t ! ,bless+ ( ,god4 ,d y n "k t say+ ( ,paul2 ,tis n ( him t ,wills1 nor ( him t ,runs1 b ( ,god alone t %ews m]cy4 ,y %\ld !re=e reckon y\r self among/ ! numb] ( ^?1 t h run 9 va91 nor ha? ,god injur$ y at all4 ,:at6 does n ,*ri/ say1 ,n all t say unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! ,k+dom ( heav51 b !y only :o d ! ,w ( my ,fa!r4 ,exam9e n[ y\r self1 & see h[ ! ,case /&s 'twixt ,god & y4 ,! be/[+ ( su* great ?+s mu/ proce$ f ,god1 & n f ! ,philosoph]s4 ,! ,philosoph] may inde$ write d[n ! ,tru?1 b yet x is n 9 8 ,p[]1 to be/[ ^u !e ! ,div9e ,bless+1 :i* is ! v h+e on :i* all good ?+s dep5d4 ,secrets ( su* great mom5t are n ! ,gifts ( ,m51 b ( ,god1 :o be/[s !m on :omsoev] he please?4 ,a4 ,9 good "t6 ,is ?is ! ,com=t & ,in/ruction1 :i* ,i begg$ at y\r h&s8 ,i did n reque/1 y to be my ,fa!r ,confessor1 to he> my ,confession ( my ,de$s1 b r t y w\ld help me1 be+ ignorant & unskilful1 by "s good & pr(itable ,manuduction & ,in/ruction3 ,= ,i well en\gh knew1 t wick$ ,m5 are nev] ,ma/]s ( su* great ,secrets1 nor w ,i rank my self among/ !m4 ,be pleas$ b to reg>d my suit1 & only %ew me an entrance1 :]eby ,i may ent] into ! "r & ,k+ly way3 ,& z = pray+ to ,god1 & ,lab\r+ )\t ceas+1 leave ! ,c>e ( t to me3 ,i hope1 t ,god w n d5y 8 ,bless+ ^u my ,pray]s & ,lab\rs4 ,b4 ,well6 s9ce ,i p]ceive y to be s ?r\ghly b5t1 ) y\r utmo/ /udy & unwe>i$ press+ on1 aft] su* an em95t ?+ z ?is is1 ,i _c b %ew y t way1 :i* ,i my self h walk$ 91 & t too1 home to ! v place :i* my self am come unto4 ,v]ily1 ,i see ! promis$ ,l& a=e my ,eyes1 & d daily view its ,coa/s1 nor d ,i d\bt1 b t ,i %all %ortly ent] !re9to1 & h ! ,fruition ( its mo/ pleasant ,fruits1 if no imp$im5t deb> me ( s great an happ9ess4 ,& z conc]n+ y\r self1 see+ t y are nimbl] ( y\r ,feet ?an ,i am1 !re's no d\bt b t y w arrive !reunto1 ev5 assoon z ,i my self4 ,b yet1 pray fir/ decl>e unto me1 ab\t :at ?+s x is1 t y h sp5t y\r ,monies1 y\r ,lab\rs1 & y\r ,preci\s "t1 & all to no purpose2 t s ,i may 7z mu* z 9 me lies7 ! m conv5i5tly reclaim y f y\r ,w&r+s & ,errors into ! "r way4 ,tis 9 va9 = him t is sick1 to expect help & succ\r f ! ,physician1 if he does n %ew ! place ( 8 ,dol\r & ,grief4 ,confession is a ,m$ic9e to him t goes a/ray4 ,confess !re=e ! ,tru?1 t ,i may he>1 by :at ?+s ?\ ha/ be5 mis-l$ into s _m ,errors4 ,a4 ,alas1 ,sir1 ,i c\ld n reckon up all1 9 ,ord]1 ?\gh ,i %\ld h "t en\gh ( s do+4 ,b y\r own "t1 :i* is f> m preci\s1 does n p]mit1 t x %\ld be sp5t 9 he>+ my fooli% ,lab\rs4 ,besides too1 ! remembrance ( s _m ,lab\rs 9 va91 & ( ! loss ( n only s mu* ,"t b ,exp5ces too1 cause? a loa?+ 9 me1 ! v remembrance ( :i* ,i abhor1 mu* m to make a long rehe>sal ( ! same4 ,y may !re=e easily guess1 t by my insi/+ ^u ! b>e ,lett] only ( ! ,philosoph]s writ+s1 & n und]/&+ ! s5se & mean+1 ,i h err$ f ! "r way1 & h headlong hurri$ my self into s _m ,intricacies & ,errors4 ,i h se>*$ into ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 because ! ,philosoph]s write1 t _! ,/one is ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al2 b ,i see1 t ,i h n _h "u my h&s ! true ,matt]4 ,= if !re does appe> 9 any ( ^! ,matt]s ! ,cr[s head1 yet ! o!r ,col\rs :i* ! ,philosoph]s make a description ( 7z ! ,dragons ,blood1 ! ,peacocks ,tail1 ,virg9s ,milk1 ,coagulum1 or ,curdl+1 & pr9cipally t ,r$ & ,fire-abid+ ,salam&]7 did nev] appe> to my view4 ,or1 if ^! ,signs ( ,sanguis ,draconis1 or ,lac virg9is appe> to sight1 9 "s o!r ,matt]1 yet not)/&+ ! o!r ,col\rs1 & o!r ,signs1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s make m5tion (1 did nev] discov] !mselves to my view4 ,:at ,lab\rs soev] ,i h us$1 & :atsoev] matt]s ,i h dealt 91 ,i h ev5 ,lab\r$ 9 va91 & lo/ bo? my pa9s & ,exp5ce1 & nev] h receiv$ any good f my labori\s ,op]ations4 ,h]eupon ,i did at la/ ev5 almo/ ?r\ghly p]suade my self1 t x 0 an impossible ?+1 t1 out ( "o ,matt]1 & by "o & ! same ,lab\r1 "o ,col\r %\ld ord]ly succe$ ano!r1 & become visible to ! sight1 by ! b>e help ( an ext]nal ,fire1 z = example1 fir/ if all1 9 ! putrefaction1 ! ,cr[s head1 !n ! ,peacocks ,tail1 !n ! ,dragons ,blood1 ,lac virg9is1 ,coagulum or ,*eeslike ,curdl+1 & at la/ ! fixt ,salam&]4 ,b =asmu* z x appe>s to me1 by ! read+ ( y\r ,writ+s1 t y h ord]ly met ) ! sight ( all ^? ,col\rs 9 y\r ,lab\rs1 9 su* mann] z ! ,philosoph]s h describ$ ! same1 ,i d firmly believe1 & give ,cr$it unto y\r ,say+s1 z unto a ,man t makes ,consci5ce ( 8 ways1 suppos+1 t y w\ld n write su* ?+s unless y _h wr\ght !m ) y\r own h&s1 & c\ld ev5 yet p]=m !m at any "t4 ,i only beg y\r help 9 %ew+ me ! true matt]1 & ! ,key !re(1 t ,i may s ord] ! ,bus9ess1 z to cause ! ,visibly appe>+ ( "o ,col\r aft] ano!r1 9 "o ,glass1 & by ! b>e help ( "o only ,fire2 if y d b ?us mu* = me1 y may be confid5t t ,i %all be ! mo/ cont5t$ ,man alive4 ,nor d ,i d\bt1 b t z t\*+ ! rema9d]1 z ,multiplication1 ,projection1 & su* l1 ,i %all f9d out ^? ,op]ations well en\gh aft]w>ds1 by m9e own /udi\s ,se>*1 if ,i c b once hit on ! entrance ( ! "r1 true & ,k+ly way4 ,b4 ,hold a little1 & d n assume s mu* unto y\r self1 & ?9k t ! ?+s :i* are s easily said1 are ) z mu* ,facility done4 ,h y n ,read 9 ,b]nh>d ,trevisan1 t a c]ta9 ,fri5d ( 8 _h t great ,secret z well z himself1 only he knew n h[ to multiply x1 nor w\ld ,b]nh>d reveal ! same unto him1 z hav+ ! self same ,books1 out ( :i* ! said ,b]nh>d got ! k ( ,multiplication1 himself4 ,b be x z y desire1 & see+ y reque/ no m f my h&s at ?is "t1 b only ! matt] & "s ,key1 ,i w satisfie y\r reque/1 z f> =?1 z ! "t & occasion w at pres5t p]mit4 ,att5d !re=e ) dilig5ce to ^? ?+s :i* ,i %all say unto y & su* ?+s !y %all be too1 z unto :i* y may boldly give ,cr$5ce4 ,i w n 7accord+ to ! ,cu/om ( _m7 s$uce y1 nor w ,i reveal unto y ought else1 b :at ,i h exp]i5c$ by ! ,lab\rs ( m9e own h&s3 ,& if y foll[ ! guidance ( ! b>e ,lett] x self1 y w n err1 unless ,god w n p]mit y to proce$1 b ?r[ "s peculi> imp$im5t & lett 9 y\r way4 ,z t\*+ ! matt]1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s h made t ,univ]sal ,m$icam5t (1 ,i f9d t x is n m]ely ,"o1 b ,div]s1 & ?is is cle>ly evid5t f ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :o op5ly h9t unto u1 t "o ( !m us$ ?is way & matt]2 ano!r1 t1 & yet at l5g? became ,ma/]s ( _! desire not)/&+4 ,f :5ce x necess>ily foll[s1 t ! diff]5t matt]s1 ( :i* is made "o & ! same ?+1 are n unlike 9 _! m inw>d p>ts1 b alike1 ?\gh !y d n appe> s to be1 z to _! ext]nal hue4 ,= x is a ?+ possible = two1 ?ree1 or m ?+s to diff] mu*1 f ea* o!r z to ! outw>d =m & %ape1 :]eas not)/&+ 9 _! inw>d p>ts1 !y are s agreeable to ea* o!r1 z t ! self same ?+ may be produc$ f ! "o z f ! o!r4 ,take1 = an example ( ?is ?+1 ! ,se$s & ,roots ( "s ,h]b1 ! :i*1 z to ! outside =m1 h no lik5ess to ea* o!r1 & yet = all t1 d !y produce "o & ! same ,h]b1 if !y are implant$ ap>t 9 ! ,e>?4 ,j ?us is x ) ! ,metallick ,buds & ,/ocks :i* are wont to spr\t =?1 z well f ! ,metallick ,roots1 z f ! ,metallick ,se$s1 9 s mu*1 t a ,tree gr[s up ( ! same ,nature & ,=m f ! ,metallick ,root1 z ,spr+s f ! v ,se$ x self4 ,n[ 'tis evid5t1 t 9 ! ,metallick ,k+dom1 or ,lead supplies ! place ( ! ,root2 or ,iron1 ( ! ,trunck or ,/ock3 ,jupit] or ,t91 ( ! ,b>k1 or arg5t vive1 ( ! juice betwixt ! ,trunck & ! ,b>k2 or ,copp]1 ( ! gre5 ,leaves2 ,lune or ,silv]1 ( ! :ite ,fl[]s2 & or ,gold ( ! ripe ,fruit & ,se$s4 ,if !re=e ! ,metallick plant is to be multiply$1 t ,multiplication _c be m commodi\sly effect$ !n by & 1 t is1 by ! ,se$1 or by ! ,ro( ( ! said ,tree4 ,:osoev] !re=e desires to p]=m ought 9 ?is k9d1 he w n f9d any conv5i5t] matt]s1 !n or 1 t is1 ,gold or ,lead4 ,b yet ,i d n mean ^? vulg> ,metals1 b su*1 9 :i* ! ,gold lyes z yet immature & invisible1 & :i* is to be made visible1 fixt1 mature & con/ant by ! help ( ,art4 ,s !n1 ! self same ?+ :i* may be disc]n$1 above1 9 ,sol1 & appe>s visible to ! sight1 is 9 l mann] f\nd b5ea? 9 ,saturn1 9 an invisible mann]4 ,& ?us exp]i5ce x self %ews1 t1 out ( two ?+s unlike1 z to ! outw>d %ape1 "o & ! same ?+ l !m may be made1 because _! int]nal p>ts are ( "o & ! same ,nature1 & ?is outside diff]5ce or unlik5ess proce$s only f ! impurity1 & defect ( ,maturation4 ,out ( ,saturn !re=e1 z out ( an unripe & impure ,gold1 "s good may be produc$3 ,b x mu/ ( necessity be well wa%t1 & out ( x be+ well wa%$1 may ! fir/ ,ens ( ,gold be extract$1 & be fix$4 ,b n[1 if out ( mature ,gold1 y w\ld yet educe some?+1 x mu/ !n aga9 fir/ putrefie & be r$uc$ into no?+1 a=e any m noble ?+ c proce$ !re out (4 ,= x is l to ! ,se$ ( ! ,vegetables1 :i* d's n admit ( any ,multiplication ( x self1 unless !y are fir/ put 9 ! ,e>? & consum$ by ,putrefaction3 ,& ?is is prov$1 & ass]t$ by ! ,te/imony ( our ,"l ,*ri/ himself1 :o says1 t except a gra9 ( ,:eat rot 9 ! ,e>?1 x _c br+ =? any ,fruit4 ,c]ta9 x is !re=e1 & firmly true1 t ,gold _c be translat$ into a bett] degree1 unless x be aga9 de/roy$1 & r$uc$ into su* a ,body1 z out ( :i* x _c be r$uc$ into its =m] ,gold5 ,body or ,=m4 ,a4 ,:at is x t y say1 c x ev] be possible1 t a ,metal s con/ant 9 ! fire %\ld be on su* wise de/roy$1 z n to be r$ucible unto its =m] ,body8 ,v]ily ,i h b small reason to boa/ ( any great matt]s done by me3 ,= ,i h = "s ye>s pa/ torm5t$ my self hi!rto1 ab\t decoct+ & cook+ ( ,gold3 ,i h dissolv$ x 9 sundry %>p & ,corrosive ,wat]s1 & h beheld its asc5d+ ) its yell[ ,col\r1 by a ,retort & ?r\gh an ,alembick1 b yet ,i nev] got ought else 9 ! ,precipitation ( ! same1 b common ,gold1 & :i* 0 n 9 ! lea/ bett]$ !reby4 ,& !re=e ,i did at la/ conclude ) my self1 z _m o!rs h done1 t ! common ,gold c\ld n be ! matt] ( ! ,philosophick ,/one1 & x holds hidd5 )9 its ,body1 no m ,t9cture ?an x /&s 9 ne$ (1 x self2 & t !re=e x has n ! ,faculty ( t++ o!r :ite ,metallick ,bodies4 ,b4 ,i d n at all wond] at y\r fall+ into ?is ,op9ion4 ,!re are _m o!rs besides y1 t are ( ! same m9d2 ,nay1 ,i my self d\bt$ mu* ab\t ?is v ?+1 viz4 :e!r or no1 ,gold hides )9 its inw>d p>ts any m ( ,col\r1 ?an x %ews unto u 9 its outside %ape4 ,b !n on ! o!r h&1 x c\ld n seem at all likely1 t su* em95t ,m5 %\ld publi% su* great ,fallacies & s _m ,lyes1 m]ely to s$uce ,m51 by4 ,& :il/ ,i 0 ?us wav]+ 9 ?is k9d ( d\bt+1 ! ,tru? did at la/ 7aft] sundry & _m inquisitions7 by a m]e *ance pres5t x self unto me2 9 s mu*1 t ,i am n[ cle>ly conv9c$ ( my ,error1 & am ev5 con/ra9$ to believe1 t a true ,t9cture1 t++ ! imp]fect ,metals1 may be extract$ out ( ,gold4 ,= well may t be believ$1 :i* ! ,eyes see1 & ! h&s feel4 ,a4 ,i rejoyce exce$+ly to he> y say1 t y h se5 ! ,tru?1 & ,i hope t 9 "t y w refre% me ) a sight !re( too4 ,b4 ,:atsoev] lyes 9 my ,p[] to s]ve y by1 ,i w n 9 any ,case d5y unto y3 ,b ?us mu* ,i w\ld y %\ld "k1 t ! ,spl5dor or brightness ( ! ,tru? x self ha? %one ^u me1 b ,i h nev] z yet br\ght ! "w x self unto an end1 by reason ( ! want ( "t3 ,b yet h[ev]1 ,i am confid5t & firmly p]suad$1 t if no imp$im5t *ance to happ51 ,i %all br+ x to its wi%$ end4 ,& n[ see+ y are by "s ye>s y\ng] ?an my self & t y h /ore ( "t & all o!r ,conv5i5cies1 ,i d>e be confid5t1 t y w\ld f9i% t ,op]ation mu* soon]1 %\ld ,i b reveal unto y ^? ?+s1 :i* ,i am already arriv$ to ! k (1 by ! ,lab\rs ( m9e own h&s4 ,a4 ,proce$ on1 ,i pray1 9 ?is y\r ,lib]ality1 & make me1 z be+ a ,man foll[+ aft] ,hone/y1 p>tak] ( y\r ,happ9ess1 & ,i %all be ev]la/+ly oblig$ to y & y\rs4 ,& :atsoev] ,lab\r or ,task is to be und]gone = y2 ,i w ) a ready & will+ m9d und]take x1 & 9 all ?+s respectfully reg>d y\r :olsome ,in/ructions4 ,b4 ,well6 ,i tru/ y1 & believe1 t y w p]=m y\r ,promises1 by :i* y b9d y\r ,cr$it2 b h[ev] y %all give me y\r h&1 & ,promise me1 t y w conceal ! ,art 9 mo/ pr(\nd sil5ce4 ,a4 ,i w1 "h's my "r h&1 & ,cr$it ^u x4 ,b4 ,he>k5 !n1 ) y\r utmo/ dilig5ce1 & ) an accurate int5tion1 receive ! ?+s :i* ,i %all speak unto y4 ,a4 ,i d1 & li/5 att5tively4 ,b4 ,9 ! fir/ place !n1 y are to "k1 t1 if y w\ld make any good ?+ out ( ! common ,gold1 y mu/ p]fectly ca/ out ( y\r m9d t ,op9ion1 :i* ha? hurri$ n a few into no small difficulties1 imag9+1 t 7by ! help ( "s ,m5/ruum or o!r7 ! ,col\r ( ! ,gold is to be extract$ out ( x1 & t ,silv] is to be t+$1 ) t same ,gold5 ,t9cture ?us extract$1 & t1 to ! rema9+ :ite ,gold1 its ,col\r may be aga9 re/or$ by ! o!r less] ,metals1 z or ,antimony1 ,copp]1 or ,iron3 ,su* ?\ghts z ^! y mu/ cle>ly remove out ( y\r m9d1 z be+ ^? :i* rob a _m ( _! preci\s ,"t & ,e/ates4 ,!re are sev]al ways1 by :i* ,i "k h[ to extract ! ,col\r f ,gold1 b tis ne$less to reckon !m up "h by a t$i\s repeat+ ( !m1 see+ !y are n any ways pr(itable1 b r cause loss ( ,"t & ,goods4 ,! ma9 ?+ y are to m9d is ?is1 viz4 to m$itate & enquire by an accurate & uncessant /udi\s ,se>*1 by :at means y may de/roy ,gold1 kill x1 & s compel x by ,putrefaction to produce to view its int]nal & invisible ,col\r1 & 7on ! contr>y7 to introv]t 7& hide7 its ext]nal & visible ,yell[ness4 ,= ,gold x self is no o!r ?+ save a m]e ,t9cture1 to ! acquir+ ( :i*1 !re ne$s n any o!r ?+ save ! true ,key1 :i* unlocks ,gold1 introv]ts x1 & r5d]s ! invisible ,col\r1 visible4 ,besides1 nei!r are ^? to be he>kn$ unto1 :o boa/ ( r$uc+ ,gold into its ?ree ,pr9ciples1 viz4 ,salt1 ,sulphur1 & ,m]cury2 & ( free+ ^? ?ree f all _! impurities1 & !n1 ( conjoyn+ !m aga91 be+ ?us ,purg$1 & ( ,fix+ !m into an ,univ]sal ,t9cture2 & su* l mo/ imp]t95t trifl+ ,processes1 z ^!4 ,= !y are m]e idle ,dreams1 & c nev] be accompli%$1 b come to j no?+1 & cle>ly delude ! ,covet\s ,?ir/]s aft] ,ga91 by _! va9 dep5d5ce !reupon4 ,nor are !re 9 ,gold any ( ^? ,feces1 :i* !y prate ( its be+ defil$ )1 nei!r do? x admit ( be+ sev]$ & dissolv$ into ^? ?ree ,pr9ciples4 ,b put ,case x 7 possible s to be1 :at pr(it1 ,i pray1 c\ld we hope %\ld accrue to ! said ,gold by su* a fruitless ,lab\r1 :]eas we see1 t x is n 9 ! lea/ measure bett]$ by su* a ,sep>ation4 ,x rema9s !re=e = an und\bt$ ,tru?1 t ,gold nei!r conta9s any ,feces1 nor admits x ( a resolution into ,?ree ,pr9ciples1 b t x r requires to be ,radically dissolv$ by a due ,putrefaction1 & to be s op5$ or unlockt4 ,& f>!r1 ! ,lab\r ( su* ,m5 is likewise va91 :o ,endeav\r by ! help ( ,sal9e1 ,cem5tations to extract f ,gold1 its ,s\l3 ,= ?\gh su* ,cem5tations may sometimes succe$ s well1 z t ! ,gold :5 tak5 out is pla9ly :ite1 yet nev]!less su* a :ite ,gold do? z yet conta9 9 x its own peculi> ,col\r1 ! :i*1 a little ,saltpet] ca/ 9 ^u x 9 ,flux1 do? easily re/ore unto x3 ,= !n t :it5ess vani%e?1 & ! ,tru? appe>s1 & %ews y1 t x nei!r lo/ its yell[ ,col\r1 nor its weight1 b reta9$ !m bo?1 9 ! ,cem5tation4 ,nay1 we h be5 _m times deceiv$ our selves by ^! k9d ( ,op]ations1 & h p]suad$ our selves1 t we _h dispoil$ ! ,gold ( 8 ,col\r or ,t9cture by ! ,salts1 :]eas x _h b only attract$ a c]ta9 ,sulphur out ( ! ,salts1 by :i* x 0 made ,:ite4 ,y may give ,cr$it unto me1 = ,i speak exp]im5tally1 & d n tell y dream+ ,/ories4 ,i w in/ance x unto y1 by an ,example4 ,dissolve a little ,gold 9 "s ,aqua ,regis1 & p\r ! ,solution ^u p[d]$ ,t>t>1 t s be+ p\r$ ^u ! said ,t>t>-p[d]1 x may be hid & cov]$ ov]3 ,put ?is ,t>t> ?us moi/5$ ) ! ,solution ( ! ,gold1 9 a /rong ,crucible1 ! :i* y mu/ cov] well ) a ,cov]1 & lute x3 ,or r1 put x 9 a ,cem5t>y ,pot or ,vessel1 :i* w be bett]4 ,! ,vessel be+ plac$ 9 ! ,cem5t>y ,fire1 ! ,gold w extract a peculi> ,sulphur1 & become ,:ite & ,brittle1 aft] its ,sep>ation f ! ,salts1 by be+ melt$4 ,& n[ :o is x1 b w\ld believe1 t ! ,salts _h extract$ ! ,col\r ( ! ,gold f x1 :]eas x is no su* matt]4 ,= a little ,saltpet]1 or else ! ,c9]itium1 or ,cupel c drive away all ?is :ite ,col\r1 & re/ore x to its =m] ,yell[ness aga92 & ?is is1 :at my self h sev]al times done & exp]i5c$ ) m9e own h&s4 ,a4 ,n[ aga91 "h's a new ,/ory ,i nev] he>d ( a=e1 :o w\ld ev] h believ$1 b1 t :5 !y _h tak5 _! ,gold 7t+$ ) a :it] ,col\r ?an ,silv]7 out ( ! ,cem5t>y ,vessel1 x _h be5 cle>ly dispoil$ ( its ,t9cture8 ,b n[ see+ x is n s1 !re mu/ ( necessity lye hidd5 "u su* an ,action z ?is1 "s o!r ,secret & ,wond]4 ,v]ily x is no trifl+ ,matt] ?us to make ,gold :ite1 )\t ! help ( ! :ite ,metals2 & x is ! m wond]ful too1 because x is n kn[n1 f :5ce t :ite ,col\r receive? its ,rise3 ,x c\ld n get x f ! ,aqua ,regis1 nor c\ld x h x f ! ,t>t>1 & ?is makes me /ill wond] ! m4 ,& !re=e1 pray1 rid me ( ?is d\bt1 & unriddle ! bus9ess unto me1 = 'tis n )\t cause1 t ,i suppose "s great ,secret may lye !reund] hidd54 ,b4 ,att5d dilig5tly to :at ,i say1 !re=e1 = its impossible = y to appreh5d all ?+s at "o v da% z ,i may say1 & at fir/4 ,we w fir/ ( all treat ab\t ! ,gold only1 & ( o!r ,secrets aft]w>ds 9 due "t4 ,b yet by ! by ,i w\ld h y obs]ve 9 ?is place1 ?is "o ?+2 t z t\*+ t ,sulphur1 :i* made ! ,gold :ite & brittle1 !re mu/ ne$s be a notable ,fri5dl9ess betwixt !m1 because x 0 s easily extract$ out ( ! ,t>t> by ! ,gold4 ,& ^u ?is ,acc\nt !re may be gr\nd to suppose1 t if ! ,gold 7 left ly+ long] 9 t close ,cem5tation1 t ,sulphur :i* r5d]$ ! ,gold s :ite1 might haply be r5dr$ ,r$1 & fix 9 ! ,gold4 ,= e ,sulphur is a ,t9cture1 :5 x is made fix$1 & gets an ,+ress1 f ! o!r ,metals4 ,d n und]value ?is ,secret1 b fi% out ! ,prop]ty ( ?is ?+1 by a m accurate ,m$itation1 = y w draw f !nce mu* ,good4 ,a4 ,v]ily1 ,i c me?9ks conjecture1 t ?is v knack ha? m 9 x ?an x %ews =2 ,i w se>* !re9to m accurately2 p]haps ?is v way is a ne>] "o1 ?an t :i* requires ! inv]sion ( ! ,gold4 ,i rememb] t ,i h read among/ ! ,say+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 ?is ,expression2 ,t _! ,gold does n t+e1 unless x be fir/ t+$1 nor receive? x a ,r$ ,col\r1 unless x be made fir/ ,:ite4 ,i p]ceive1 t ,nature is m abundantly /or$ ) inf9ite ,ri*es1 & t x _c be s easily ,se>*t out to ! bottom1 & ! long] a ,man seeks1 ! m he f9ds & meets )2 insomu* t at la/1 !re is su* pl5ty ( good ?+s (f]+ !mselves to su* ,seek]s1 t x makes !m puzzeld :i* to *oose1 see+ !y s comm5d ea* o!rs ,b5efit & ,pr(it4 ,besides1 y\r words are v h>d to be und]/ood1 & h>d to be born4 ,= x seems a ?+ exce$+ all belief1 t ! mo/ con/ant ,fire-dur+-,metal1 ,gold %\ld be s *ang$1 z to be no m ,gold1 & v h>dly1 yea1 n at all r$ucible by ! help ( ,art into its =m] ,body4 ,i d (t5 meet ) t ,op9ion & ,decree ( ! ,philosoph]s 9 my frequ5t read+ ( _! ,books1 viz4 t ,gold mu/ be putrefi$1 if any bett] & nobl] ?+ is to be g5]at$ !re\t (3 ,b :]eas x seem$ unto me a ?+ beyond ! ,p[] ( ,nature1 & altoge!r impossible1 = su* a con/ant ,matt] to und]go any ,putrefaction1 ,i suppos$ t ! ,philosoph]s po9t$ at "s o!r ?+ by t ,putrefaction ( !irs4 ,mean :ile1 ,i e>ne/ly expect f y a ,demon/ration ( ! possibility & ,tru? ( ?is ?+4 ,b4 ,come !n1 on ,god's ,"n1 a little ne>] me1 & he$ well ! ?+s :i* %all be %ewn unto y4 ,we w "h take half an ,ounce ( common ,gold1 & put x into ?is ,aqua ,=tis1 made ( ,vitriol & ,saltpet]1 :]eto we w add ! same weight z ! ,gold is (1 or a little m1 ( our ,salt>moniack1 )\t :i*1 ! ,aqua ,=tis alone1 & by x self1 is n able to dissolve ! ,gold4 ,a4 ,pray1 ,sir1 :y d y say1 ,our ,sal>moniack8 ,are !re sev]al & diff]5t k9ds ( x8 ,= my "p1 :5 ,i dissolve ,gold1 ,i put into ! ,aqua ,=tis1 t common ,sal>moniack1 :i* is e :]e to be _h 9 ! ,m]*ants ,w>eh\ses1 & is v fit to dissolve ,gold into a ,yell[ wat]4 ,b4 ,y speak v well aft] y\r own way2 ,& ,i confess1 t e ,sal>moniack mixt ) ,aqua ,=tis is v good to dissolve ,gold2 nor is ?is any new way1 = 'tis 9 v mu* use among/ all ! ,*ymi/s1 :o are wont on ?is wise to dissolve _! ,gold1 b yet t :i* is ?us dissolv$1 /ill rema9s ,gold1 & do? easily admit ( be+ aga9 precipitat$ out ( ! ,aqua ,=tis1 & ( be+ r$uc$ by ,fusion into ! =m] ,body1 x _h a=e its ,solution4 ,b if s be1 t ! ,solution %all be made by ! help ( our ,sal ,armoniack1 !n is ! ,case va/ly alt]$1 & y\r attempt+ its ,r$uction aga9 w be 9 va94 ,= if ,gold be b dissolv$ b>ely once ) our ,salt>moniack1 x admits n any m ( melt+1 nor do? x ( x self return aga9 into a malleable ,metallick ,body1 b gets a ,r$di% ,sc>let k9d ( ,col\r 9 ! ,tryal or ,crucible & rema9s an unfusil ,p[d]4 ,& if y add "s ,borax !reunto1 & set x 9 ! ,fire !n to melt1 x w pass into a ,r$ ,glass1 :i* is a sign ( its be+ pla9ly de/roy$1 & ( its be+ transmut$ into ano!r ,body4 ,& !re=e ,i d>e av]1 t !re is seat$ 9 our ,salt ,armoniack a p[] ( inv]t+1 & transmut+ ,gold1 & ( mak+ x fit = ! ,philosophical putrefaction1 :i* ?+ is impossible to be done by any o!r ,salts :atev] !y be1 & :at ,"n soeev] call$ by4 ,a4 ,c]ta9ly1 ?is is a ,div9e miracul\s ?+1 to subject ,gold1 s mightily con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 unto ,putrefaction1 & to r$uce x by ,putrefaction1 into a no?+3 ,= ,i h read too & aga91 among/ ! ,philosoph]s ,writ+s1 t x is an easi] ?+ to make ,gold by ,art1 ?an to de/roy ,gold made by ,nature4 ,& !re=e ?is ,salt mu/ ne$s be a v wond]ful "o1 :i* is able to effect ^! & o!r1 ! l almo/ incr$ible ?+s4 ,b4 ,well may y t]m x a wond]ful ,salt1 = s x is1 ! l ( :i*1 no ,man w f9d 9 ! :ole ,_w2 ?\gh to su* z "k x1 x is s vile & mean a ?+2 insomu* t sc>ce any "o w\ld ?9k x likely1 t su* ?+s c\ld be done !reby1 z are wont to be1 %\ld x be b nam$ by its own prop] ,title4 ,does n1 ,i pray1 t ,philosoph]1 ,cosmopolita or ,s&iv[ confess1 t he ha? (t5times decl>$ ! ,art1 & ,secret ( ! :ole ,philosophick "w1 ^w = ^w1 sometimes to "o1 sometimes to ano!r1 & yet !y w\ld n at all believe him1 by reason ( ! meanness1 or vil5ess ( ! ,"w8 ,& does n he make frequ5t m5tion ( 8 own1 & n ! common ,sal ,armoniack8 ,b t y may yet give m belief & cr$it to our ,salt1 ,i w\ld h y read ! ,turba ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :]e9 y w f9d all ^? ?+s :i* !y h publi%$ conc]n+ _! ,salt3 ,& among/ o!rs1 he>k5 to ^? few words1 :i* ! ,ros>y m5tions3 ,our ,salt dissolves ,gold into a r$ ,col\r1 & ,silv] into a :ite ,col\r1 & transmutes !m out ( _! ,corporeity into a ,spirituality1 & ) our ,salt1 are _! ,bodies calc9$4 ,& = ?is reason1 ,lum5 ,lum9um1 also says1 ,t if ! ,omnipot5t ,god _h n creat$ ?is ,salt1 ! ,elixir c\ld n h be5 p]fect$1 & ! ,/udy ( ,*ymi/ry w\ld h be5 9 va94 ,avic5 sai?1 ,if ?\ ha/ a desire ( gett+ ,ri*es1 prep>e ,salts1 t !y may be *ang$ into a cle> ,wat]1 = by ! ,fire are ,salts *ang$ into ,spirits3 ,salts are ! ,roots ( ?y "w4 ,h]mes sai?3 ,all ,salts are ,enemies to our ,"w1 & to our ,art1 save ! ,salt ( our ,lune3 ,arnoldus sai?1 ,e ,salt t is well & rightly prep>$1 is ( ! ,nature ( ,salt ,armoniack1 & ! :ole ,my/]y ( our ,art consi/s 9 ! ,prep>ation ( common ,salt3 ,he !re=e t kn[s ,salt1 & its ,solution1 to him is ! ,my/]y ( ! anci5t wise ,m5 kn[n4 ,& !re=e b5d ! utmo/ ,m$itations ( ?y ,wit ^u ! ,nature ( t ,salt only1 9 :i* ! ,wisdom ( ! anci5t wise ,m51 & e ,my/]y1 is f\nd hidd5 & conceal$4 ,! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s are full ( ^? & su* l ,say+s1 & !y d e :]e mightily insi/ ^u ,salt4 ,& n[1 :at ?9k y ( ^! ,te/imonies2 :at6 d ! ?+s ,i h spok51 yet f9d any belief 9 y\r ,brea/8 ,a4 ,yes ,v]ily1 & n[ ,i am on y\r side2 b yet ,i d z yet desire1 & he>tily wi% = ?is "o ?+1 t y w\ld = once let me see y\r ,lab\r1 :]eby ,i may conv9ce o!r incr$ul\s ,p]sons1 & make !m believe too4 ,b4 ,well1 ,i am cont5t2 & come let u g to "w1 & let u put ! ,gold 9 its requisite ,m5/ruum1 & place x 9 w>m ,s&1 !reby to ha/5 =w>d ! ,solution ( ! same2 ?\gh !re is /r5g? suffici5t 9 our ,m5/ruum1 to dissolve ! ,gold 9 ! ,cold )\t ,fire4 ,we %all 9 a %ort "t see x ( a yell[ ,col\r3 ,& behold t v ,col\r1 & ! ,gold x self is s *ang$1 z x is nev] m r$ucible into its =m] gold5 ,body4 ,?us h y n[ ! entrance & beg9n+1 :i* z yet is va/ly di/ant f ! wi%t = end3 ,& :5 y n[ see ! beg9n+1 "k1 t is ! fir/ day ( our ,philosophick ,lab\r4 ,next1 let u proce$ to ! ,putrefaction ( ! dissolv$ ,gold1 )\t :i*1 no ,col\rs pres5t !mselves to our view4 ,behold 9 ?is v mom5t1 ,sol beg9s to wax black1 & 9 a little :ile aft] x w conceive su* a ?or\gh blackness1 t x w be l to ,ink1 & may s]ve to write )al on ,pap]4 ,?is blackness1 ! ,philosoph]s call ! ,head ( ! ,cr[1 by t ,"n po9t+ out unto u _! ,putrefaction2 by :i*1 ! second day bf our ,philosophical ,lab\r is f9i%$4 ,our ,gr\nd or ,e>? !re=e1 be+ suffici5tly en\gh moi/n$1 we mu/ besee* ,god to be/[ ^u u ! hot %9e ( ! ,sun2 = )\t ! ,suns heat :i* /irs up ! ,life 9 all ?+s1 !re _c possibly be any increase & gr[?4 ,l5d me !re=e y\r be/ att5tion4 ,assoon z ! putrefi$ ,body ( our ,sol %all feel ! w>m+ heat ( ! ,sun1 its blackness1 :i* 0 ! true ,sign ( its ,putrefaction1 w vani% away by little & little1 & give place to ! access & approa* ( _m mo/ delicate ,col\rs1 ! :i*1 ! ,philosoph]s h nam$ ! ,peacocks ,tail1 & ?is f9i%e? ! ?ird day ( our ,philosophical ,lab\r4 ,& n[1 :5 ! ,fruit-produc+ ,sun %all h ?us illu/rat$ our ,field1 or ,gr\nd ) its w>m] ,rays1 b = "o day z yet1 we may easily see1 :at is f>!r likely to come to pass h]eaft]4 ,a4 ,huy da6 :at a wond]ful ?+ is ?is1 t ,i see "h8 9 h[ %ort a "t1 & h[ spe$ily ha? ! ,peacocks ,tail *>g$ x self into a ?ick ,blood8 ,:o c\ld ev] believe x1 unless he _h se5 & beheld x ) 8 own ,eyes8 ,b4 ,i confess x is su* a ?+ z may well cause 9 any "o mo/ exce$+ admiration1 see+ t !re proce$ f ,art & ,nature1 ,op]ations ( su* great mom5ts3 ,god ha? made all ?+s v well1 & %\ld he n p]mit su* an admirable *ang+ ( ,col\r1 to appe> 9 ! ,op]ation1 v]ily ! ,philosoph] w\ld be 9 d\bt1 :e!r or no he might hope = an happy ,success ( all 8 ,lab\r3 ,& n[ ^u ! occasion ( ?is ,blood-l ,col\r1 is aris5 ! ,"n ( ,dragons ,blood among/ ! ,philosoph]s1 :o say1 t :5 ?is ,col\r appe>s 9 view1 ! f\r? day ( ! ,philosophical "w or ,lab\r is f9i%$4 ,a4 ,good ,god6 h[ great1 & h[ wond]ful are ?y wond]\s ,works1 :o c f9d !m out by 8 own ,se>* & ,indu/ry8 ,!re d daily happ5 great] & great] encreas+s ( our ,fai?1 see+ t ,i behold ) m9e own ,eyes1 su* ?+s z h]et(ore exce$$ all my belief4 ,& ,i entreat y to tell me ?is "o ?+1 :e!r or no1 !re lies 9 ?is ,blood1 z 'tis n[ prep>$1 a mo/ excell5t ,p[] ( heal+ ,diseases or no1 & if x may safely be made use (1 = ! heal+ ( ,sicknesses )\t any f>!r ,prep>ation8 ,b4 ,yes v]ily1 !re does lye !re9 hidd51 an incr$ible heal+ ,faculty1 & ?is1 its v ,signature do? op5ly witness4 ,= ,god do? n sign or m>k all ! ,h]bs1 all ,animals1 all ,/ones 9 va91 by ! ext]nal ,signature ( all :i*1 x is an easie matt] to "k1 :at use !y are ( = ,mank9d4 ,=asmu* !re=e1 z our ,gold is turn$ into a ?ick ,blood1 x is a mo/ c]ta9 ,te/imony1 t x is ,s]viceable = ! cur+ & am5d+ ( ,man's ,blood4 ,=1 if ! mo/ anci5t ,physicians h made use ( ,gold1 r$uc$ ei!r by fil+ into a mo/ subtile ,p[d]1 or by beat+ into mo/ ?9 ,leaves1 9 ! ,cure ( ! mo/ desp]ate ,diseases1 yea1 & ( ! ,leprosie x self too1 & ?is n )\t ,fruit1 & ,success2 h[ mu* great] comm]ce !n w ?is ,gold ( ours ?us *ang$ into a ,r$ ,blood1 h ) ! ,blood ( ,mank9d4 ,w\ld x n ?9k y ab\nd ) a great] ,p[] ( free+ x f all false & sup]flu\s ,aqueity1 & o!r evil ,hum\rs & ,impurities1 & ( r$uc+ x into its =m] ,/ate ( ,good heal?8 ,= ! occult ,virtues ( ! ,gold are no m %ut up n[1 l z :5 ! ,corporal fil$1 or leafe ,gold held !m lock'd up1 t !y are unloos$1 & releas$ f _! ,fett]s1 & s p]=m _! "w by mo/ free & unclogg'd ,op]ations4 ,& see+ t ,gold is1 by ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,physicians1 attribut$ to ! ,he>t1 & to ! :ole ,blood ( ,man's ,body1 & see+ t exp]i5ce x self ha? demon/rat$1 t x takes away ! pret]-natural affects ( ! ,he>t1 & heals ! corrupt$ ,blood2 :y %\ld n ?is our ,blood ( ,gold effect ! same ) great] ,efficacy1 & a m happy ,success4 ,) ?is v ,blood1 h ,i already p]=m$ wond]ful ?+s 9 ! mo/ griev\s ,diseases 9 ! ,bodies ( ,m51 aft] !y h be5 fir/ purg$ ) "s ,panacea4 ,i h !re)al heal$ ! ,leapr\s 9 a %ort space ( "t1 & su* z h to no purpose made use ( ! assi/5ce ( ! mo/ em95t ,physicians = t5 or twelve ye>s cont9ually1 to _! great ,co/s & ,*>ges1 & ?is ,i c evid5ce by mo/ cle> ,te/imonies1 :i* ,i keep by me4 ,nay f>!r1 ev5 at ?is v day 9 v _m places1 into :i* ,i h s5t ( ?is ,blood1 ! dete/able ,leprosie1 ! ,fr5* ,pox1 & o!r mo/ griev\s ,diseases ( ! ,he>t & ,blood 7to ! ,cure :]e(1 ,gold is 9 an especial mann] orda9$ by ,god7 are tak5 away by an admirable way ( heal+3 ,= see+1 t 7z we said a=e7 x /r5g!ns ! ,he>t1 & mundifies ! defilem5t ( corrupt & pollut$ ,blood1 & purge? !m away1 x mu/ ( necessity likewise expel1 z well ! op5 or visible1 z ! occult & hidd5 ,diseases ( ! ,body ( ,man4 ,= if ,nature be b corroborat$1 x do? easily subdue & expel ,diseases1 by ! help ( o!r v small ,m$icam5ts2 ! :i* ?+ ,i h by my manifold exp]i5ces f\nd to be mo/ true1 :5 ,i h adjoyn$ ?is ,aure\s ,blood to o!r sutable ,m$icam5ts4 ,= x _c be expre/1 :at1 & h[ mu* ,i h done1 bo? 9 "y & old1 ) ?is v ,blood s exhibit$1 9 ! ,/one1 ,g\t1 ,dropsie1 ,leprosie1 ,epilepsie1 & o!r ,*ronical ,diseases1 :i* h tak5 deep ,root+ 9 ! ,body4 ,!re=e if ,god %all please to l5g!n out my days1 ,i w v sudd5ly publi% ! use !re(1 t s x may be br\ght into common ,use 9 all ,diseases4 ,= ?is ,gold5 ,blood may probably be ! potable ,gold ( ! ,anci5ts1 :i* nev] m suff]s x self to be r$uc$ into its =m] malleable ,body4 ,i h sundry ways attempt$ to r$uce x1 b nev] c\ld effect ! same4 ,b yet ?is "o ,case ,i except1 viz4 a little ( ?is dry ,blood1 be+ put ^u molt5 ,gold1 ha? +ress into ! same1 & ! residue swims at ! top !re( l an ,e>?3 b yet t little :i* adjoyn$ x self to ! ,gold1 is ( s great a ,p[] z to make all t :ole ,body ( ,gold :i* x entr$ into1 brittle1 yea s brittle1 z t x suff]s x self to be beat5 9 a ,mort] into mo/ f9e ,p[d]4 ,a4 ,i ,m>ry1 ,sir6 ^! are ,miracles inde$1 :i* ,i see & he>2 :o w make any f>!r d\bt1 b t ! ,univ]sal ,t9cture :i* heals ! ,sicknesses1 or ,di/emp]s bo? ( ,m5 & ,metals1 may he prep>$1 out ( ?is ,gold5 ,blood8 ,= all ! ,philosoph]s d ) "o ,cons5t confess1 t _! ,t9cture1 :5 q p]fect$ & ca/ 9 ^u molt5 ,gold1 do? r5d] ! same brittle4 ,& n[ see+ ?is ,gold5 ,blood ( ours1 be+ z yet immature1 & n prep>$1 do? effect ! same1 w\ld x n1 ,i pray1 p]=m ! same mu* bett]1 if x _h b ,+ress giv5 unto x1 by inc]ation1 :]eby x might sl[ ! easi]1 & ent] ! m readily4 ,i d n n[ at all d\bt1 b t ?is aure\s ,blood bo? c & 9 "t w become an univ]sal ,t9cture full if ,m$ic9al ,virtues4 ,b4 ,al?\gh ,i am n m9d$ publickly to disclose an ,arcanum ( su* great mom5t1 & s great a ,my/]y1 & to ?r[ su* a preci\s ,pe>l a=e ,sw9e2 yet ,i am ( ! m9d to prep>e "s quantity !re(1 & to "p ) s mu* unto ! ,sick t ne$ x1 & t %all desire ! same f me1 z is requisite = _! ,use4 ,& n only to ! ,sick1 b to o!rs too1 t are will+ to apply x to o!r ,uses & ,exp]im5ts2 b especially unto ^? :o w\ld fa9 try1 :e!r or no1 ev5 ?is v ,blood w turn x self 7accord+ to my ,description7 into a :ite ,milk1 & !n into a ,r$ ,/one1 &1 by a new ,reit]ation ( ! "w1 pass ?r\gh all ,col\rs4 ,?is desire\sness1 or inquiry aft] ! ,tru? _c at all prove any ways disadvantage\s to me1 or m9e4 ,= ! ,art x self w always rema9 an ,art1 unless x *ance to happ51 t "s "o or o!r ,se>*]1 :i* is ( a m subtile ,+5uity1 %\ld1 by 8 dilig5t & s]i\s inquiry1 se>* out ! v ,f\ndation ( ! ,art x self4 ,:i* if x %\ld s come to pass1 he mu/ !n ?9k1 t ,god ha? v\*saf$ ?is ,gift unto him1 & t he n[ consid]s1 & well kn[s1 :at e/eem he ought to set ^u x1 & by :at means he ought to hide x4 ,h[ev]1 ?is is mo/ c]ta91 & indubitably true1 t ?is ,doctr9e1 & in/ruction ( m9e own prescrib$ 9 my ,writ+s1 w be a spurr+ enc\ragem5t to abundance ( ,m5 7t h hi!rto exce$+ly d\bt$ ( ! ,tru? ( ?is s great a ,my/]y1 & %all n[ come to "k x1 laid op5 by me ) su* evid5t ,demon/rations17 & cause !m to se>* ) a great] & m s]i\s /udy1 & to ca/ (f all o!r unpr(itable ,coctions :atsoev]4 ,= to :at purpose is x to use _m ?+s1 ab\t t :i* may be done by few] & m easie4 ,all ?+s h _! "t1 & s has ?is ,arcanum too its own prop] "t4 ,b we %all speak m ( ^! ?+s 9 ! foll[+ ,description ( ! second univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,all ^! ?+s :i* ?\ ha/ hi!rto se51 are inde$ v good2 b we are z yet f> (f f ! end4 ,h y n likewise read 9 ! ,philosoph]s ,writ+s1 t ! :ite ,swan do? also %ew x self 9 ! ,"w8 ,n[1 if by b z yet ,"o days %9+1 ! ,sun %all h illum9at$ by its brightness ! ,dragons ,blood1 y %all see x turn$ into a :ite ,milk1 :i* ,milk ! ,philosoph]s h writt5 (f1 & :i* at l5g? goes into a ,coagulum1 or ,*eeslike ,curdl+4 ,look !re=e n[ ^u t ,milk1 :i* y see to admit ( ,coagulation & ,cond5sation1 by little & little3 ,& ?us ) ?is gold5 ,*eese d we f9i% ! ,philosophical ,lab\r ( ! ,fif? day4 ,a4 ,god be ?ank$1 t ?is days ,lab\r ha? also succe$$1 z we c\ld wi%4 ,b =asmu* z ^? ?+s :i* y m5tion$1 b n[ come 9 my m9d1 viz4 t we are f> (f f ! end ( ! "w z yet1 & yet too morr[ is ! ,six? & la/ day ( ?is our ,philosophical week2 & f>!r1 see+ y said pres5tly aft] ! beg9n+ ( ?is our ,conf]5ce1 t ! :ole ,"w1 w\ld be f9i%$ 9 six ,days space1 & t on ! sev5? ,day we may cease f all our ,"w & ,lab\rs1 & sanctifie x1 or keep x holy1 & give ,god due ?anks = all ^! 8 ,b5efits be/[$ on u3 ,see+ 7,i say7 t all ^! ?+s come n[ 9 my m9d1 'tis no wond]1 if !y likewise create 9 me a great deal ( ,c>e & ,puzzl+1 to ?9k1 h[ ?is c be1 t all ^! ?+s t rema9 yet beh9d may be p]fect$1 & br\ght to a full end 9 "o day4 ,b4 ,cease y\r ,c>e my ,fri5d6 nor d y ought else ?is ,six? ,day1 b h\rly encrease ! ,fire by ,decrees1 & /ir x up m & m1 t s y may see1 by :at means our :ite ,coagulat$ ,milk w by little & little pass into a yell[ ,col\r1 & w at l5g? be ?or\ghly ,r$1 & abide mo/ con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,?is fix$ ,r$ness1 ! ,philosoph]s call _! ,salam&]3 ,! ,poets tells u a ,tale1 ( a c]ta9 ,worm t lives 9 ! ,fire1 :i* _c be burnt or consum$ !reby4 ,!re=e1 aft] ! ,philosoph]s h br\ght _! "w ?r\gh all ! ,col\rs1 & h at l5g? atta9$ s f>1 z t !re appe>s no o!r1 b a m]e fix$ ,r$ness1 !y nam$ x _! ,salam&]1 ) :i* 7if y except only ,inc]ation & ,multiplication7 !y end$ _! "w1 & s d we also f9i% ^! our pres5t ,lab\rs4 ,a4 ,praise & ,glory be to ,god1 by ^: ,div9e help1 we h 7by s happy & desir$ a ,success7 promot$ our "w to its mo/ desir$ end4 ,b4 ,am54 ,& ?us w we n[ put an end to our "w1 t s we may sanctifie to morr[1 :i* is ! sev5? ,day1 to ! ,hon\r & ,glory ( ! ,div9e ,b\nty4 ,a4 ,ah1 my de>e/ ,fri5d2 let me intreat y n to involve me by y\r immature dep>ture1 9 great] tr\bles & difficulties4 ,!re are div]s scruples & d\bts1 & ^! weighty ones too1 t p]plex my m9d1 :i* unless y remove a=e1 y\r go+ away 7b ,i hope y'l /ay7 ,i %all ( a c]ta9 ,tru? be torm5t$ all ?is ensu+ ,night ) ! mo/ bitt] ,pill ( ,disquiet & ,anxiety1 & !n y may well guess ) :at m9d ,i am likely to celebrate ! to morr[ ,sabba?4 ,= ,i am yet z pla9ly ignorant1 :at use to put t ,salam&] to4 ,z conc]n+ ^? ?+s1 :i* y h fai?fully disclos$ unto me hi!rto1 ,i tru/1 ,i %all n err 9 _! ,op]ation1 b z t\*+ ,inc]ation & ,multiplication1 9 :i*1 z 9 two ,c>d9al ma9 ,po9ts1 ! v ,pill> or h+e ( ! :ole ,op]ation lyes1 z y said1 ,i mu/ ne$s confess my self m ,bl9d1 z to !m1 ?an ,tiresias 03 ,i mu/ ne$s say1 t ,i behold ! promis$ ,l& situate a=e m9e ,eyes1 b ! way t leade? !reunto is h$g$ 9 ) su* ,?ickets1 & s _m ,brambles1 t ,i d n see :i* way ,i %all extricate my self out ( !m4 ,unless ! m]cy ( ,god1 & y\r help come 9 to my assi/ance1 ,i see t all my ,lab\rs w be 9 va94 ,b4 ',tis no small tr\ble y br+ me1 by y\r importunity1 don't y see ! approa*+ ,ev5+4 ,y ,act j accord+ to ! ,cu/om ( importunate ,m51 :o hav+ once gott5 ones out-held ,f+]1 d snat* 9 ! :ole h&4 ,at fir/1 y only entreat$ me to discov] unto y ! ,matt] & ,key ( ! ,art1 & said1 t y w\ld easily f9d out ! re/ y\r self4 ,:y !n d y n seek !reaft]1 & let me g8 ,a4 ,good ,sir1 be n displeas$ ) ?is my importunity1 proce$+ f ! too e>ne/ desire1 ,i h1 ( kn[+ s great a ,secret3 ,& ,*ri/ himself sai?1 if ye %all knock1 ! ,gate %all be op5$ unto y4 ,b4 ,well1 s9ce ,i see1 t ,i mu/ expect no quiet f y1 till y d likewise le>n some?+ f me1 conc]n+ ,inc]ation & ,multiplication1 ,i w 9 a few words set a=e y\r ,eyes1 ?+s ( great mom5t4 ,look to x1 t y li/5 v ,att5tively4 ,a4 ,i d4 ,b4 ,h y n read 9 ! ,philosoph]s1 :5 !y speak ( ,inc]ation1 t ! out-driv5 ,s\l is to be re/or$ to ! dead ,k+1 t ! dead ,body may be recall$ back to ,life1 & t x1 aris+ ) a m glori\s ,body1 & a m excell5t ,cr[n1 may prove an help] to its mean] ,bre?r54 ,! ,philosoph]s words are1 z foll[s4 ,"h ! ,s\l lets x self d[n1 & refre%e? ! dead ,body4 ,= x is n suffici5t1 t ! ,k+ be depriv$ ( ,life & s left dead3 ,no1 no1 = necessity requires1 t its ,s\l be re/or$ unto x1 :i* may re/ore its ,motion1 & lo/ ,life1 to ! dead ,body4 ,n[1 by h[ mu* ! (tn]1 ! ,s\l & ,life is tak5 away f ! ,k+1 & t :i* is tak5 away be aga9 re/or$ !reunto1 :i* s mu* ! /rong] & m active ,body1 & s mu* ! ,magnific5t] a ,cr[n w he arise )al4 ,by ^! few words h ,i laid op5 unto y1 ,inc]ation & ,multiplication4 ,b yet !re are o!r ways ( increas+ our fixt ,salam&]1 & r5dr+ x fusible1 viz4 by ! addition ( ,m]curial ?+s1 :i*1 by _! spe$y ,flux & p5etrat+ ,prop]ty1 d pi]ce into ?is our de/roy$ ,gold1 dissolve x1 & s br+ to pass1 t !re is made ( !m bo? 7viz4 ( ! de/roy$ ,gold1 & :i* admits n ( any r$uction1 & ( ! ,volatile ,m]cury7 a c]ta9 fusile midl+ ,body1 :i* said ,body1 ?us conjoyn$ ( ! two1 is to be maturat$ by ! b>e ,regim5t ( ! ,fire4 ,& by ?is ,maturation1 is ?is univ]sal ,m$icam5t r5dr$ s fusible1 z to h ,+ress into all ! ,metals1 & to p5etrate !m4 ,a4 ,b pray ,sir1 ,is n ?is way ( giv+ a m easie ,+ress & ,flux to our de/roy$1 & irr$ucible1 ,gold1 by ! ,m]cury ( ,metals1 m facile1 & a ne>] "o ?an t abovesaid way1 :i* requires a great _m ,op]ations1 by ! reit]at+ ( ,inc]ation & ,multiplication8 ,b4 ,yes ,v]ily1 x is a %ort] & easi] way1 z be+ void ( _m t$i\s ,lab\rs1 = x ne$s no?+ else1 b t ! ,m]cury ( "s ,metals be put into "s good /rong ,glass ) ! inv]t$ ,gold1 & be s br\ght unto ,fixation4 ,b yet ?is ,m$icam5t1 t is on ?is wise wr\ght up ) ! to a con/ancy 9 ! ,fire1 _c ext5d its ,col\r s l>gely1 z t1 :i* is r5dr$ fusible by s _m reit]at$ ,op]ations1 because1 9 e reit]ation1 ! ,t9cture is exalt$ & multipli$4 ,& n[1 h y any o!r dem&s8 if s1 be brief1 = ! ,ev5+ approa*e?4 ,a4 ,yes1 ,sir1 !re are _m ?+s1 t ,i w\ld ask ab\t1 b see+ t my importunity is tr\blesome1 ,i w at pres5t re/ cont5t ) ^? ?+s1 ,i h he>d4 ,only1 ?is "o ?+ m w\ld ,i gladly "k1 viz4 :]e ,i ought to seek = ! ,s\l ( ! ,k+4 ,b4 ,y mu/ look1 :i!r y h driv5 x1 & !re mu/ y seek x1 &1 hav+ f\nd x1 y mu/ re/ore x to ! dead ,k+1 & s y w aga9 beg9 y\r ,"w1 & y %all aga9 br+ x ?r\gh all ! ,v>iety ( ,col\rs1 l z y did at ! fir/ "t4 ,= :5 ! ,s\l is re/or$ to ! ,body1 !re is made a new ,solution1 :i* is to be aga9 putrefi$1 t x may turn back2 & !n proce$+ f>!r on accord+ to ! same way1 z 0 done 9 ! fir/ ,op]ation1 !re w appe> all ! ,col\rs1 & !y too f> m delicate ?an 9 ! =ego+ ,lab\r4 ,! ,cr[s head w be ,black]1 ! ,dragons ,blood ,r$d]3 ,! ,lac virg9is ,:it]1 & ! ,salam&] m fusile1 ?an x 0 9 ! fir/ ,op]ation4 ,= by h[ mu* ! (tn] y %all repeat ?is ,mortification & ,vivification ( ! ,k+1 s mu* ! m ,magnific5t1 m preci\s1 & m efficaci\s a ,t9cture1 w y obta94 ,believe x1 & give ,god ! ?anks1 & be m9dful ( ! ,poor1 assoon z ev] y are ,ma/] ( y\r ,desires4 ,come to me aga9 ^u ,munday1 t ,i may also tea* y 7accord+ to my ,promise7 ! way ( mak+ ano!r ,philosophical "w out ( ! ,poison\s1 ,volatile1 & black ,saturn9e ,magnesia3 ,& s f>ewel4 ,a4 ,9 go+ away spake ?us ) himself1 ,praise & ,glory be unto ,god1 :o ha? ?us1 by ! help ( "o ,man1 be/[$ on me s great a ,grace4 ,i n[ g home ) a *e]ful m9d1 & !re w ,i mo/ desir\sly wait = ,mundays approa*1 t s ,i may likewise get1 f my ,fri5d s5t me by ,god1 t o!r "w1 made out ( ! ,volatile & ,philosophical ,gold4 ,b ?is ,op]ation1 done ) fix$ ,gold1 do? please me wondr\sly well1 especially = ?is reason1 because1 9 e ,reit]ation1 !re d always appe> ! same ,col\rs1 :i* pres5t$ !mselves to view 9 ! fir/ ,op]ation4 ,:o w\ld ev] h believ$1 t s _m1 & su* excell5t ,col\rs lay hid 9 common ,gold8 ,& n[1 if ?is c be demon/rat$ 9 ! common ,gold1 :at may be expect$ f ! secret ,gold ( ! ,philosoph]s1 9 :i* 7!y say7 _m m ,col\rs lye hid ?an d 9 common ,gold4 ',tis a common ,prov]b1 ,i confess t he :o seeks f ano!r comes to "k _m ?+s1 b usually r5d]s himself ungrateful3 ,b yet h[ev]1 ,i _c *use b propose unto ! ,man "o ,"q m1 p]haps "s sweet refre%+ ,sol> ,ray w %9e ^u me4 ,my ,fri5d6 ,i am come aga9 unto y4 ,b4 ,well1 tell me1 :at m y h to say unto me8 ,a4 ,z t\*+ ^? ?+s :i* ,i h se51 ,i desire no f>!r ,in=mation conc]n+ !m4 ,b1 x w mo/ ?or\ghly s]ve my turn1 if y w be b pleas$ to answ] b unto "o ,"q1 :i* ,i %all propose unto y3 ,& t is ?is1 ,=asmu* z almo/ all ! ,philosoph]s1 9 ! description ( _! ,/one1 d tell u1 ,t ! ,k+ is to be conjoyn$1 & ,radically mix$1 ) ! ,que5 9 a peculi> ,m]curial ,ba?1 t s f !m an ,(f-spr+ m noble ?an ! ,fa!r may arise3 ,& see+ likewise1 t ! same ,philosoph]s d at l>ge celebrate ! ,coition ( ,m>s & ,v5us3 ,my desire is v great1 to und]/& y\r ,op9ion conc]n+ ?is bus9ess4 ,= if !re c\ld happ51 or proce$1 any good effect f ?is ,conjunction ( ,gold ) ,silv]1 or ,m>s ) ,v5us1 :at ne$ w\ld !re be ( s _m repeat$ ,coctions ( ! ,gold8 ,b4 ,?is way1 :i* y make m5tion (1 is n unpr(itable2 &1 to tell y ! ,tru?1 !re are yet ne>] ways1 ! :i* :osoev] ent]s into1 w equally become a ,ma/] ( great ,arcana's4 ,i 0 will+ to %ew unto y ! "w ^u b>e ,gold only1 = ?is reason1 viz4 t y may see ) y\r ,eyes1 & z x 7 feel ) y\r h&s1 t ^? mo/ em95t ,col\rs d lye hid ev5 9 b>e ,gold too2 :i* is a ?+1 t sc>ce "o ( a ?\s& w\ld h believ$4 ,& n[ be+ c]ta9ly assur$1 ab\t ! ly+ hid ( s great a ,t9cture 9 ,gold1 y may ) ! great] confid5ce set ab\t y\r ,op]ations4 ,a4 ,/ill m & m do? a bright] light %9e ^u me1 ,nor c ,i en\gh admire1 :5 ,i look ^u ! ,rosey ,col\r ( ! ,lyon1 t out ( s small a ,lyon1 !re %\ld proce$ s great a quantity ( ,blood1 col\r$ ) s excell5t & delicate a ,col\r1 :5 z not)/&+1 out ( o!r mu* great] ,animals1 !re is sc>ce extractible s mu* ,blood1 z to answ] to ! hundre? "p ( ?is ,blood4 ,b4 ,:at8 d n y und]/&1 by :at means1 su* an incr$ible quantity ( ,blood c fl[ =? out ( s small a ,lyon8 ,:at1 d y n "k1 t ! :ole ,body ( ! ,lyon1 :i* is ! ,k+ ( all ,bea/s1 is no?+ else b ! m]e conc5trat$ ,blood ( ! he>t1 "o half ,ounce ( :i*1 be+ boil$ 9 _m hundr$ ,ounces ( wat]1 do? turn all t wat] into ,blood1 z y y\r self h n[ se5 ) y\r own ,eyes4 ,a4 ,i confess1 t !re h n[ be5 %ewn to ! view ( m9e own ,eyes1 su* & s great ?+s1 ! l ( :i* ,i nev] he>d s mu* z "o ^w (1 f any o!rs4 ,no ,body w\ld believe me1 & 7:i* is worse7 m9e ,enemies1 :o are mo/ vile ,compil]s ( infam\s ,libels1 w\ld set ^u me ) /ore ( reproa*es & lyes1 & call me ,sophi/] & ,*eat]1 & w\ld say1 t ,i boyl "s ,brasile wood1 or o!r ,r$ col\r+ ,/uff 9 wat]1 & s sell x = ! ,rosey ,blood ( ! ,lyon4 ,& !re=e1 ,i h no reason to make %ew ( any k ( ?is s great a ,secret4 ,b4 ,h[8 :at w y be afraid to be a report] ( ! ,tru?2 & to manife/ ^! great wond]s ( ,god & ,nature4 ,t v way by :i* ,i %ew$ unto y1 t t mo/ high ,col\r arise? out ( ,gold1 by ! self same way may y be able to %ut ! defil$ m\?s ( y\r ,enemies4 ,& if !y w n believe1 t !re lyes hidd5 su* a ,col\r 9 ,gold1 !y w be conv9c$ by ! said ,lyons ,blood1 :i*1 be+ made bright hot 9 a /rong ,fire1 & aft]w>ds boil$ aga9 9 o!r wat]1 w conv]t ! same1 z x did ! =m]1 into ,blood1 & ?is y may ev5 d1 z (t5 z y please4 ,by ?is x is manife/ly evid5t1 t ! ,blood ( our ,lyon is incombu/ible4 ,& 9 our be+ busi$ ab\t ^? ,lab\rs ( ours1 !re pres5t !mselves to our view1 ?ree mo/ delicate ,fl[]s3 ,! fir/ is1 a ,violet1 dy$ ) a mixt r$ & ,sky ,col\r3 ,!n1 ! ,:ite ,lilly2 & at la/1 ! immortal ,am>an?us %9+ ) a ,sc>let dye4 ,b :y1 immortal8 ,= ?is reason1 because nei!r ! /ronge/ ,fire1 nor ! /ronge/ ,corrosive wat]s c at all hurt x1 or *ange its ,col\rs4 ,! ,am>an?us is t+$ ) ! highe/ & mo/ con/ant ,col\r1 beyond all o!r ,h]bs & ,fl[]s1 ! :i* does n s soon vani% aft] ! mann] ( o!r ,col\rs1 :i* o!r ,fl[]s h1 b abides con/ant = _m ye>s1 insomu*1 t su* an ,h]b is kept bo? ,w9t] & ,summ]1 to make ,g>l& & ,posies1 or su* l1 )al4 ,a4 ,if n[ any "o c\ld be s happy at la/1 z to enjoy t ,am>an?us1 he might pres5t _m pi\s ,virg9s1 ) ,posies & ,g>l&s made !re(4 ,b4 ,if y are desir\s ( us+ ! ,lyons ,blood 9 y\r ,op]ations1 !n foll[ ,p>acelsus 8 ,doctr9e1 9 8 ,t9cture ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :]e he tea*e?1 t ! ,rosey ,blood is to be conjoyn$ & fixt ) ! :ite ,glew ( ! ,eagle2 :i* way seems ! ne>e/ = ! obta9+ ( ! univ]sal ,t9cture4 ,a4 ,i am delight$ ) he>+ ( ?is3 ,! ,rosey ,blood ( ! ,lyon ,i h1 b yet ,i want ! :ite ,glew ( ! ,eagle2 :i* if ,i c\ld b get into my p[]1 ,i w\ld conjoyn !m bo? toge!r )\t any m delay1 & br+ !m to ,fixation4 ,b ,i _c suffici5tly en\gh admire at ?is1 viz4 t ,p>acelsus ha? made no m5tion1 ( conjoyn+ ! ,virg9s ,milk ( ,diana ) ! ,k+s ,blood4 ,b4 ,p>acelsus has n !re=e injur$ any1 9 8 n manife/+ all ?+s s cle>ly & op5ly1 see+ x is ! ,cu/om ) o!r ,philosoph]s to d ! l3 ,if y are desir\s to use ,gold & ,silv] conjoyn$ toge!r1 9 y\r work+1 !n deal ) ! ,silv]1 j z ,i taught y to d ) ! ,gold1 & make !re( an incombu/ible ,lac ,virg9is1 & su* z admits n ( any ,r$uction2 ! :i* is to be conjoyn$ ) ! incombu/ible ,blood ( ! ,lyon1 & to be put into a ,vessel1 t s ^! two ,bodies1 be+ conjoyn$1 may be mo/ con/antly or firmly unit$1 & may nev] be sep>at$ f ea* o!r by any k9d ( disjoyn+4 ,b1 t y may yet bett] und]/& ! :ole bus9ess1 ,i w subjoyn a few words m4 ,our :ite ,eagle be+ put 9 common ,wat]1 makes ! same1 :]e9 x is dissolv$1 s t5aci\s & glut9\s1 z t1 x c glew ,pap] or o!r ?+s toge!r2 &1 !re=e x is n )\t cause1 t ?is our secret ,salt is t]m$ by ,philosoph]s1 ! ,glew ( ! ,eagle4 ,= ^? ?+s1 :i* ?is ,glew joyns toge!r c nev] m be sep>at$ f ea* o!r1 & ?is is "o mutual ,bond1 by :i* ! ,husb& & ! ,wife are s l9k$ toge!r1 t !y _c sep>ate f "o ano!r4 ,x do? n mu* diff] f ! tye ( ,m>riage1 by :i*1 ! ,husb& & ! ,wife1 or ! "y ,man & ,maid1 are by ,gods ,comm& s knit & b\nd to ea* o!r by ! ord9>y ,m9i/] ( ,god1 t no?+ b ,dea? c sep>ate !m4 ,if n[ a ,man & ,woman joyn !mselves toge!r )\t ! legitimate & publick ,bond ( ,matrimony1 !y beget illegitimate ,*ildr51 & c 7:5 !y please7 break t ,conjunction ( !irs1 & dep>t ! "o f ! o!r1 because !y are n c\pl$ ) t ,m>riage1 t proce$s f ! ,comm& & ,w ( ,god2 :i* said c\pl+ or ,matrimony is 9 repute1 & is g5]ally obs]v$ = a common ,cu/om1 & z be+ ! ,w & ,comm& ( ,god1 n only among/ u ,*ri/ians1 b likewise among/ ,jews1 ,turks1 & ,hea!ns1 ?r\gh\t ! :ole ,_w4 ,& = ?is reason1 ! ,philosoph]s 7 pleas$ to introduce ! l c\pl+ or ,m>riage 9 _! "w1 & t n only ( ,sol ) ,lune1 b likewise ( ,m>s ) ,v5us3 ,:i* ,copulation1 if want+ 9 ^! two la/ viz4 & 3 _! conjoyn+ _c h any good & happy ,success1 z daily exp]i5ce witnesse?4 ,b n[ if ,m>s & ,v5us be c\pl$ by a ,prie/ 9 ! lawful ,bond ( ,matrimony1 !y likewise br+ =? legitimate ,*ildr51 & su* z may be promot$ unto ,k+ly ,dignities4 ,i c\ld yet k9dle m light unto y "h1 conc]n+ ?is our ,philosophical ,copulation1 viz4 by :at means ! mo/ incon/ant1 & mo/ highly ,volatile1 ?+s may 7by ! ,op]ation ( ! same7 be s conjoyn$1 z t !y c nev] aft]w>ds be loos5$ f _! insep>able knitt+ toge!r4 ,b at ! pres5t y are n capable ( be>+ any m4 ,:atsoev] ha? be5 n[ omitt$1 by reason ( ! %ortness ( "t1 %all be made up at our next meet+ & ,conf]5ce4 ,b1 "o ?+ m comes 9 m9d1 :i* ,i w\ld h y to "k2 & 'tis ?is4 ,:5 y w\ld make any good ?+ ( ,m>s & ,v5us1 y mu/ 9 an especial mann] bew>e ( _! gross ,bodies1 :i* are ,lepr\s & unfit = our "w4 ',tis _! ,blood y mu/ seek aft]1 ! ,blood1 ,i say1 ( _! inmo/ ,he>t1 & ! true ,s\l t lyes hidd5 9 t ,blood1 :i* is s v ne> ak9 to ! ,royal ,blood4 ,& n[1 t y may enjoy su* a mo/ noble ,blood1 y mu/ n imitate ! ,c\ntry fell[s1 :o1 ?ru/+ a knife into ! ,hogs necks1 d save t ,blood t fl[s out f !nce1 to make ,pudd+s )al1 & take bo? good & bad ,blood toge!r4 ,no6 ,y mu/ !re=e 9 ! fir/ place1 "k = a c]ta9 ,tru?1 t y mu/ sep>ate out ( t gross] ,blood ( & 1 t mo/ subtil ,art]ial ,blood ( ! ,he>t1 )\t :i* ,sep>ation1 y may n expect any good succe$+ ,ev5t4 ,:i* said ,sep>ation1 see+1 ,i "k1 t y are ignorant (1 ,i h ?\ght good to set x a=e y\r ,eyes1 :i* m cle> & m p]spicu\s ,expressions4 ,"k !n t t mo/ pure ,blood is nev] gott5 by any o!r means1 b by ! ,corruption & ,de/ruction ( ! ,v5]eal & ,m>tial ,body3 ,by :i* helps1 ^!1 s gross & h>d ,bodies are 9 su* wise op5$1 t ! inmo/ & mo/ subtil ,blood may be drawn out ( !m4 ,b yet1 !r's no ne$ ( de/roy+ _! ,bodies by ,aqua ,=tis1 see+ t ,nature h] self exhibits unto u _! ,bodies already op5$1 9 ,vitriol1 & ha? left no m = u to d1 b ! ,lab\r ( extract+ ! mo/ pure "p !re\t (4 ,= ev5 9 ! common ,vitriol1 ,m>s & ,v5us are f\nd conjoyn$ by ,nature4 ,& n[1 :5 we w\ld draw !re\t ( ! mo/ pure ,blood1 su* a ,vitriol is to be *os51 :i* nev] ha? be5 z yet 9 ! ,fire2 ?is1 ,vitriol is to be dissolv$ 9 wat]1 & to be filt]$ & sep>at$ f all its ,feces4 ,?is gre5 ,vitriol conta9s hidd5 9 its self1 ! ,blood ( t gre5 ,lyon1 out ( :i*1 ! said ,blood is to be extract$ by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,magnet1 t s ! unpr(itable & gross ,body may rema9 beh9d4 ,= 'tis ! ,_s t vivifies1 ! ,body is unpr(itable4 ,b n[1 9 y\r extract+ ?is ,blood ?us pure1 y mu/ n be too gre$y1 b h a ,c>e1 t y extract no m ?an a little ( ! be/ ,blood3 ,:i* if y d n he$fully m9d1 y w also extract toge!r ) ! pure ,blood1 ! m gross & m impure1 & s y\r "w w be spoil'd4 ,= y ne$ only ! be/ & mo/ subtil :ite ,blood ( ,m>s & ,v5us4 ,=1 l z ! subtile/ & noble/ ,blood ( all ! ,animals is n ,r$1 b ,:ite1 viz4 ! ,sp]m3 ,ev5 s1 ! ,blood ( ,m>s & ,v5us1 :i* compreh5ds ! ,virtues ( ! :ole ,body1 & ! true propagat+ ,se$1 is t9ct$ ) a :ite ,col\r1 9 ! se>* ( :i*1 'tis exp$i5t we be/[ our ,lab\r4 ,!re=e1 aft] t we h extract$1 by ! help ( our ,magnet1 "s two or ?ree half ,ounces ( :ite ,blood1 out ( tw5ty ,p\nds ( ,vitriol dissolv$ 9 wat]1 we !n take x out1 le/ x %\ld also extract ! mo/ gross ,blood too1 :5 x c f9d no m ( ! :ite ,blood unextract$4 ,y _h !re=e ne$ be cautel\s 9 ! extraction ( t ,t9cture1 & be circumspect 9 ! ,accompli%m5t ( ! same4 ,= we are taught by ,nature & ,exp]i5ce1 t1 9 ! ,coition ( ,male & ,female1 !re do? naturally concur a :ite ,blood to ! ,propagation ( _! ,(f-spr+1 & 9 defect ( t1 ,nature is con/ra9$ to s5d =? a vile & r$ ,blood4 ,!re=e1 we mu/ "h endeav\r1 ) our utmo/ ,c>e & ,indu/ry1 to pur*ase by our extraction ! mo/ pure ,:it5ess1 & n ! mo/ gross ,r$ness4 ,= 9 t :ite ,virg9s ,milk lye hidd5 all ,col\rs1 & ! highe/ ,r$ness4 ,?is :ite ,virg9s ,milk1 y may promote to a ,fixity & ,con/ancy1 9 a pure clean ,glass1 )\t ! ,addition ( any o!r ?+1 ! :i*1 aft] its be+ dry$1 w become black1 & w be translat$ out ( ! black ,col\r1 into sev]al o!rs1 & at l5g? %9es ) ! highe/ ,r$ness1 :i* puts an end to ! ,op]ation4 ,b z conc]n+ our ,magnet1 see+ y "k x already1 y w n ne$ any f>!r in/ruction ab\t x4 ,y h ?us he>d my ,op9ion ab\t ,m>s & ,v5us1 & h und]/ood1 by :at means "s good ?+ may be !nce _h4 ,nei!r mu/ y p]suade y\r self1 t !re is any o!r way ( hav+ any b5efit out ( !m2 h[ great is ! numb] ( ^?1 :o by _! va9 ,lab\rs h mightily endamag$ !mselves1 foll[+ ! ,writ+s ( ,basilius1 9 :i* he tea*e? to make a ,r$ ,oyl out ( ,vitriol1 :i* he calls ,gold ,philosophical4 ,! b>e lit]al ,s5se is n always1 & e :]e 9 8 ,writ+s to be tak54 ,!re is no d\bt1 b t no small b5efits are to be _h out ( ,vitriol4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s !mselves d h9t =? unto u1 ! b5efit !re9 hidd51 9 ^! words3 ,visitabis1 ,int]iora1 ,t]ra1 ,rectific&o1 ,inv5ies1 ,occultum1 ,lapidem1 ,v]am1 ,m$ic9am2 ,y %all ,visit ! inw>d p>ts ( ! ,e>?1 by ,rectification y %all f9d an hidd5 ,/one1 a true ,m$ic9e4 ,& n[ at la/1 to close up ?is our ,conf]5ce ) "s pr(itable ,admonition1 "k1 t ,i w\ld h !e =be> f ! tr\blesome ,coction ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 by reason ( ! too _m impurities1 :i* create _m ,mole/ations 9 ! ,sep>ation ( !m1 & cause mu* loss ( "t4 ',tis bett]1 t y take 9 h& ,sol & to p]fect ! ,"w )al1 :i* ,metals d mo/ abundantly conta9 9 !m1 ! ,r$ & ,:ite ,t9cture1 & are already fre$ by ,nature f mo/ ( _! impurities4 ,& al?\gh1 ,i h n z yet made ! univ]sal ,t9cture out ( & 1 yet !re ha? appe>$ unto me s mu*1 f s _m1 & su* v>i\s ,op]ations1 t ,i d n 9 ! lea/ d\bt1 b t ! immortal ,am>an?us may be made out ( !m2 :]eunto y may boldly give ,cr$5ce1 )\t d\bt+ at all4 ,! ,,coroll>y1 ,or1 ,pres5t ov] & above4 ,sid5ote3 ,cons4 #e4 ,"p ,sp4 ,ph4 p4#adi4 ,9 ?is ,dialogue1 ! ,dragons ,blood is s describ$1 z if x ne$$ full six :ole days ,op]ations1 to be p]fect$ & br\ght to its full end1 nor did ,i !n "k any ne>] way4 ,b aft]w>ds1 !re became kn[n unto me a ne>] & m comp5di\s ,process1 :]eby ,i c n[ 7,praise & ,glory be to ,god = ! same7 9 a few h\rs "t introv]t & transmute ! dissolv$ ,gold1 & r$uce x into a ,r$ ,blood1 & t by ! help ( "o only c]ta9 ,:ite ,ur9\s sublimate1 conc]n+ :i*1 ,i h treat$ m at l>ge 9 ! fif? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopea ,spagyrica4 ,& ^u ! same ,acc\nt h ,i likewise writt51 t ! said ( ,blood ( ,gold mu/ ne$s at l5g? get an easie ,fluxibility & ,+ress by ! frequ5t ,it]ation1 or ,ab/raction ( ! moi/ ,spirits f ! dry ,gold4 ,b =asmu* z ! ,multiplicity ( su* ,ab/ractions is n only full ( labori\s ,op]ations1 b also *>geable & requires mu* "t2 & t ! /udi\s ,se>*] aft] s great a ,secret1 may n by be+ affect$ ) ! ,t$i\sness ( s _m toylsome ,op]ations1 be q we>y1 & at la/ ?r[ (f all hopes3 ,i d !re=e comm5d unto e "o1 t o!r & ne>] way ( gett+ x a ,fusibility & ,+ress1 viz4 ! inc]at+ x by ,m]cury1 by ! b5efit :]e(1 he w f> soon] & easi] arrive unto 8 purpose & f9al ,scope4 ,& al?\gh ,i h hi!rto be5 h9dr$ ?r\gh want ( "t1 besides 7_m o!r imp$im5ts7 f hav+ compleatly f9i%$ ! ,op]ation ( ! said ,t9cture4 ,yet not)/&+1 ,i d ) an assur$ & und\bt$ confid5ce affirm unto e "o1 t !re is giv5 a mo/ c]ta9 occasion or ,capability ( ! mak+ & f9i%+ x1 & t by ! hi!rto describ$ way4 ,i bequea? to su* ( our ,po/]ity1 z are ( a ,good1 ,s9c]e1 & fai?ful m9d1 ^? ?+s :i* ,i h wr\ght ) m9e own h&s1 & )al to :at issue ,i h br\ght all my ,op]ations4 ,x is free = e "o 7z "t & occasion s]ves7 to make ,tryal ab\t atta9+ unto ! wi%t = end4 ,= my "p1 ,i d he>tily ?ank ,god1 t he ha? v\*saf$ unto me ! ,ability ( pl5tifully & abundantly prep>+ ! ,lyons ,blood1 & ( p]=m+ no small matt]s !re) 9 a ,physical way3 ,& !re=e ,i %all be well cont5t1 ?\gh ,i nev] arrive unto ! desir$ end ( f9i%+ ! ,op]ation ( ! univ]sal ,t9cture4 ,! ,second ,dialogue1 or ,conf]5ce1 ,or a ,cont9uation ( ! prec$5t ,colloquy or ,dialogue1 treat+ ( ! ,prep>ation ( an univ]sal ,m$icam5t out ( ! black v5em\s & ,volatile1 ,saturn9e ,magnesia4 ,a4 ,bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,"l1 :o ha? caus$ ano!r ,day to %9e ^u me4 ,i w pres5tly ha/e to my fai?ful ,ma/]1 & w beg f him ! ,doctr9e ( ! second univ]sal ,m$icam5t1 t he promis$ unto me4 ,all hayl t' yee1 my de>e/ ( ,fri5ds6 ,god ,grant t ?is ,day may prove happy & lucky to me & y3 ,i am come hi!r to he> f y1 if x /& ) y\r ,conv5i5cy1 to make good y\r ,c\rte\s ,promises at ?is pres5t1 & to tea* me ! mak+ & ,prep>ation ( y\r second univ]sal ,m$icam5t3 ,= ,i h an exce$+ ard5t desire1 to "k ! mann] ( ,prep>+ x1 out ( t ,volatile & poyson\s ,m9]al4 ,b4 ,i ?ank y = y\r good ,wi%es1 & wi% unto y ! same y wi%t me4 ,look "h1 "h's a piece ( our v5em\s ,saturn9e ,magnesia1 :i* is ! true ,matt]1 t ! ,philosoph]s ,/one is prep>$ out (4 ,a4 ,i pray1 is ?is black /one ! true ,matt]1 out ( :i* is wont to be made ! univ]sal ,t9cture1 & ,/one ( ! wise ,m58 ,v]ily ,i mu* wond]1 t ?is %\ld be ! ,gold ( ! ,philosoph]s1 ,i am extraord9>ily desir\s ( see+1 by :at means s excell5t a ,m$icam5t1 & s noble a ,t9cture c arise out ( s base & v5em\s a ,body4 ,i %\ld r adh]e to t old & common ,prov]b1 & say1 ,:o c wa% ! ,blackmoore :ite1 :i* ,nature ha? g5]at$ ,black8 ,?is n[ seems unto me m e/rang$ f ! ,tru?1 ?an t :i* y prop\nd$ la/ week ( ! common ,gold4 ,= h[ c\ld x seem at all likely to any ones b>e reason1 t su* a ,body c\ld be br\ght into a no?+1 & aga9 r$uc$ unto a c]ta9 ,body3 ,b "t w in/ruct1 :e!r ?is be possible or n4 ,i w !re=e v pati5tly wait = ! ,ev5t ( ^? ?+s1 :i* y %all %ew unto me4 ,b4 ,:at8 ,/ill m incr$ulity1 & d y anew produce & ,practise ! ,fai? ( unbeliev+ ,?omas viz4 to see & feel a=e y believe8 ,:at d y ?9k1 ,i w\ld g ab\t to p]suade y1 t y h a wood5 ,nose /ick+ on to y\r ,face8 ,alas1 ,sir6 my "t is a little m preci\s ?an s1 to sp5d x 9 an unpr(itable ,tattl+4 ,& t "t :i* ,i n[ be/[ ^u ?is our ,conf]5ce1 is sp5t to ?is end1 to free y f y\r unbelief1 & to br+ y unto a true & evid5t ,cr$5cy2 to ! p]=mance ( :i*1 ,i am /irr$ up by ! ,au?ority ( ! ,sacr$ ,writ1 :i* ,comm&s1 t we reclaim su* z err1 into ! "r way1 & t we %all receive f ,god ?is rew>d = our ,lab\r1 viz4 our ,/> %all %9e 9 ,heav5 bright] ?an o!rs4 ,besides ,*ri/ian love requires ! same at our h&s1 t we d good to o!rs4 ,& =asmu* z ,i h well kn[n y\r ,*ri/ian l ,conv]sation1 & ,godly way ( liv+ ^! _m ye>s pa/1 :y %\ld ,i d5y y ! ?+s y dem&1 or w9d y into ! ,intricacies ( a great] ,labyr9?1 see+ y h b too long /uck 9 !m already8 ,! ?+s :i* y _c at fir/ und]/& or believe1 ! end w at la/ con/ra9 y !reunto4 ,y\r "p is to li/5 v att5tively to all ! words1 ,i am ab\t to speak4 ,= ,i c easily take away f y all incr$ulity1 & remove out ( y\r m9d e ,scruple ( d\bt+4 ,h[ s\rely y look ^u ?is black ,m9]al1 well1 b y %all pres5tly f9d1 t all ! mo/ delicate ,col\rs ( ! :ole ,_w are mo/ abundantly f\nd !re92 & by ! help ( an ,art describ$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 !y w appe> "o aft] ! o!r 9 ,op]ation1 ev5 f ! ,black head ( ! ,cr[1 to ! ,r$ ,salam&]4 ,a4 ,bless me1 :at an ard5t desire h ,i to see ^! ?+s8 ,b4 ,h y n read 9 ! ,philosoph]s1 t ! pure is to be sep>at$ f ! impure1 & ! pur] "p is to be rip5$8 ,sep>ate1 say !y1 ! pure f ! impure1 & br+ x to ,maturity4 ,& !y call ,sep>ation1 ! wa%+ away ( ! ,blackness1 :i* be+ wa%t (f1 ! ,:it5ess pres5ts x self to view8 ,! ,fire 7say !y7 & ,azo? wa% ,laton2 ,laton signifies our black ,m9]al3 ,azo? signifies _! /rong ,acetum1 :i* wette? n ! h&s4 ,?is ,acetum1 z well z our ,sal>moniack a=e m5tion$ ha? its ,rise f common ,salt4 ,bo? ( !m1 z to ! ext]nal %ape1 & ta/e too1 & ,efficacy & ,virtue are 9 a mann] j alike4 ,) su* an ,acetum is our black ,matt] dissolv$ into a ,sn[y-:ite1 pellucid & v cle>1 wat]1 z y may "h see4 ,?is wat] h ! ,philosoph]s call$ _! ,m]cury2 ,9 x1 are hidd5 all ! ,col\rs t are 9 ! :ole ,_w1 b yet n visibly evid5t a=e t ?is wat]1 or ?is ,m]cury be put ^u ! wat]1 ,i believe he means1 ^u ! ,fire & be *]i%$ by little & little1 l ,h5s ,eggs1 :i* *]i%+ drys up ! wat] by little & little1 into ,e>?1 & r5d]s ! ,col\rs visible "o aft] ano!r1 z y %all pres5tly see4 ,a4 ,good lack1 :o w\ld ev] h believ$1 ! ?+s :i* ,i at pres5t ,see8 ,our ,m]curial wat] ha? be5 sc>ce ?ree ,days 9 dige/ion1 yet beg9s to *ange x self into a ,:ite ,milk4 ,& n[ x is b ! eigh? day1 & ?is said ,milk goes into a ,coagulum or ,curd1 & )9 9 ! ,glass ab\t ! ,edges ( ! ,matt] !re %9es a delicate ,r$ness1 b yet ,i believe x is n fixt or ,con/ant4 ,b4 ,pray1 h[ c x be con/ant1 see+ x does b repres5t ! ,dragons ,blood & w pres5tly be gone4 ,b1 proce$ y b on ) ?is fir/ ,degree ( ,fire only1 & t little & little1 until ! :ole wat] be turn$ into an a%y ,col\r'd e>?3 ,:5 ?is is done1 we w encrease ! ,fire by little & little1 "o ,degree m1 :i* w leisurely turn ! a%y ,col\r into a ,black "o4 ,a4 ,i w use my utmo/ dilig5ce & obs]vancy4 ,b4 ,d y see n[ t sleeke & %9+ ,blackness l ! ,head ( ! ,cr[1 cov]$ ov] ) abundance ( black & v small ,fea!rs3 ,& ^u ?is ,acc\nt1 ! ,philosoph]s h call$ ?is ?us appe>+ ,col\r1 ! ,cr[s head4 ,to ?is black ,cr[s head1 adm9i/] ! ?ird ,degree ( ,fire1 :i* w transmute ?is black head into v>i\s1 mo/ delicate ,col\rs1 %9+ l & 3 ,!n cont9ue on ?is degree ( ,fire1 t all ! said un/able ,col\rs may vani%1 & may pres5t to view ! :ite ,col\r4 ,aft] ,:it5ess1 foll[s ,yell[ness1 :i* at la/ w be cov]$ ov] ) ! con/ant & p]man5t ,r$ness3 ,:i* appe>+1 ! f\r? ,degree ( ,fire is to be adm9i/r$1 t t ,r$ness may be m & m exalt$1 & wax+ ,r$d] may atta9 unto its due ,fixity & ,con/ancy2 ! :i*1 by way ( similitude1 ! ,philosoph]s call1 a ,salam&]1 & is ! end ( our :ole ,"w4 ,a4 ,i %\ld nev] h s mu* z dreamt1 t s black a ,body c\ld 9 s %ort a space ( "t h be5 transmut$ into a mo/ pure ,:it5ess1 & t ?is same ,:it5ess c\ld1 by an admirable pass+ ?r\gh all ,col\rs1 pass into a mo/ delicate ,r$ness1 b ,i pray1 :5 ?is ,matt] ha? obta9$ ?is ,r$ness1 is x to be accompt$ (1 z an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e8 ,b4 ,yes1 ,v]ily1 because ! curable ,diseases ( ,m51 may 7by t same ,matt]7 be re/or$ to =m] ,heal?2 & t saf]1 bett] & p]fectli] ?an c be done ) any ,h]bs1 or any o!r kn[n ,m$icam5ts4 ,i except t ,m$icam5t1 :i* is extract$ out ( ?is1 & conc5trat$ into a mu* nobl] ,nature4 ,b1 z conc]n+ ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 x yields n any ,pr(it1 a=e x be made fixt & con/ant 9 ! ,fire2 to ! effect+ ( :i* !re is requir$ a suffici5tly great space ( "t4 ,a4 ,z f> z ,i c und]/&1 !re may be a yet bett] & pr(itabl] ,m$icam5t prep>$1 ?an ?is is4 ,b4 ,yes1 ,v]ily1 t !re may1 a mu* bett] & m useful1 because1 t ) ?is1 !re are z yet admixt _m unpr(itable ,feces1 :i* ought to be sep>at$ !refrom3 ,& ! ,case is f> o!rwise 9 ! p]fect+ ( ?is ,"w out ( ?is ,m9]al1 !n 9 t :i* is done ) ,gold1 = ?is is all ov] defil$ ) _m impurities3 ,= e "o mu/ ne$s ?9k1 t !re are abundance ( ,feces t are to be sep>at$ f t ,m9]al1 & by h[ mu* ! m impurities are sep>at$1 s mu* ! m efficaci\s mu/ ! ,m$icam5t x self ( necessity be4 ,n[ 9 ?is pres5t ,degree & ,/ate x is br\ght unto by u1 x w\ld be suffici5t = all k9d ( ,diseases2 :i* if we w\ld yet h to be f> m efficaci\s & /rong]1 x w\ld be exp$i5t1 t we sep>ate yet ! m unpr(itable & useless ,feces1 & conc5trate ! m pure ,ess5ce into a m n>r[ ,room & less] ,body4 ,= 'tis ! ,s\l only or ,qu9tess5ce ( ?+s1 t heals ,diseases4 ,! %ells or husks br+ no ,pr(it at all1 & ?is ! ,husb&m5 well "k2 = !y sep>ate ! husks & *aff f ! ,corn1 a=e !y bake ,bread4 ,! ,m$ic9al ,virtues ( ,h]bs & ,m9]als are b ( a small weight1 a=e !y are fre$ f ! ,bonds & ,fett]s ( _! ,bodies3 ,b n[1 aft] t !y are sep>at$ f _! ,bodies1 !y c p]=m incr$ible effects ev5 9 a mo/ small quantity1 & su* z ! great weight ( t ,body1 :5ce !y are extract$1 w nev] effect4 ,look b on a liv+ ,man t is 9 good ,heal?1 ) h[ ready & nimble a ,motion c he /ir 8 ,limbs1 & :at /r5g? he c put =?3 ,b z soon z ev] ! ,s\l %all h sep>at$ x self f ! ,body1 h[ ins5sible & immoveable ! ,body lies1 & n s]viceable = any ,use8 ,x is !re=e a c]ta9 & und\bt$ ,tru?1 t ! ,life ( all ?+s wante? weight1 & ?is %all be m cle>ly1 & m evid5tly demon/rat$ by ! ,conc5tration ( ?is univ]sal ,m$icam5t4 ,= t :i* "o ,ounce1 n[1 does1 ( ?is ?us prep>$ ,m$icam5t2 half an ,ounce1 :5 conc5trat$1 w p]=m ! same3 ,& t :i* half an ,ounce ( ?is ,m$icam5t once conc5tr$ w effect2 "o qu>t] "p ( an ,ounce1 or a ,dram ( ! same twice conc5trat$1 w effect ! same4 ,& accord+ to ?is compute1 may y proce$ on f>!r4 ,= by h[ mu* ! (tn] ! prep>$ ,m$icam5t is conc5trat$1 s mu* ! m ,feces are sep>at$ !refrom3 ,& by h[ mu* n>r[li] ! ,virtues are contract$1 s mu* ! great] effects d !y produce4 ,& ?us !re ne$s n 9 a mann] any weight 9 ,m$ic9al use4 ,t :i* t5 ,gra9s ( an unconc5trat$ ,m$icam5t is wont to accompli%1 y w effect ! same ) "o ,gra9 ( ! ,m$ic9e1 :5 conc5tr$1 to be put ei!r 9 ,ale or ,w9e = "s h\rs1 if ne$ be1 or else held 9 ! ,m\?4 ,= soe x w no less display its occult ,virtues & ,p[]s1 ?an if ! ,p[d] ( ! n conc5trat$ ,m$icam5t _h be5 o!rwise drunk d[n4 ,besides too1 su* a ,m$icam5t may be a long "t us$ )\t los+ ( its ,virtues1 & t n only inw>dly1 b outw>dly also 9 all ,w\nds1 ,ulc]s1 & su* l ext]nal affects4 ,= all new ,w\nds1 z also old ,ulc]s :atsoev] !y be1 are happily cur$ by ! lay+ on ( ^? ,m$icam5ts1 if ! same ,m$ic9es be likewise us$ inw>dly4 ,nor ne$s !re "h _m ,empla/]s1 ,cataplasmes1 & ,o9tm5ts3 ,conc]n+ :i* ?+1 see m 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 :]e ! use ( ?is ,m$icam5t is treat$ (4 ,read also ^? ?+s1 :i* t mo/ excell5t ,philosoph] ,van ,helmont decl>es ( ano!r c]ta9 ,philosoph]1 ,butl] by ,"n1 viz4 t he _h a c]ta9 ,/one1 at ,london 9 ,engl&1 :i* be+ sweld a v little 9 ,oyl ,olive1 r5dr$ ! same exce$+ly ,virtu\s1 t "s few drops !re( tak5 into ! ,body1 w\ld drive away ! mo/ griev\s ,diseases1 & be+ outw>dly apply$ to ,w\nds or ,sores w\ld spe$ily heal !m4 ,^! ?+s ,helmont te/ifies to be true1 z be+ an ,eye witness ( ! same4 ,b ,i d n attribute su* incr$ible ,virtues unto my ,m$icam5t1 = z mu* z ,i my self d\bt$ ( ?is ,/ory ( ,butl]1 & c\ld n believe1 t any ,m$icam5t c\ld be promot$ to ?is s high a ,degree ( p[]ful ,efficacy3 ,b n[1 see+ ,i p]ceive t x is possible to ,art1 = ! ,virtues ( ?+s to be contract$ into a n>r[ ,room1 & be conc5trat$2 ,i d ^u good gr\nd ca/ ?is d\bt+ (f f my m9d1 & adh]e to ^? ?+s :i* ,i see ) m9e ,eyes1 & t\* ) my ,h&s4 ,c]ta91 & firmly und\bt$ x !re=e is1 t n only ! ,m$ic9al ,virtues & ,p[]s ( ?is our ,matt] may be contract$ into su* a n>r[ ,compass1 z to effect an hundr$ fold m 9 ,m$ic9e1 ?an t m gross ,body c\ld d3 ,b also ?is may be acquir$ or effect$ too1 viz4 t hidd5 ,col\r or ,t9cture 9 our black ,magnesia may likewise be conc5trat$1 toge!r ) t ,multiplication ( ,virtues2 insomu*1 t 9 ! sev]al ,conc5trations1 ! ,col\r ( ! conc5trat$ ,body may be exalt$1 ! :i*1 mo/ high ,col\r1 or exalt$ ,t9cture c nev] at any "t be gott51 )\t our secret ,conc5tration3 ,= o!rwise1 if !re 7 no ne$ ( t ,conc5tration1 x w\ld necess>ily foll[1 t t ,magnesia ( ours w\ld be no o!r ?an a mo/ pure ,body1 n at all ne$+ any ablution ( its gross1 & unpr(itable1 & black impurity3 ,b ?is is n s1 z we said a=e ab\t ! ,gold1 :i* is pure 9 its own ,nature1 & ( x self void ( all ,defilem5ts1 & be+ a ripe ,body & m]e ,t9cture1 ne$s no o!r ?+1 ?an ?is1 t its inw>d ,p>ts be turn$ outw>ds1 & its outw>d ,p>ts inw>d1 by t ,philosophical introv]sion1 & t s its ext]nal ,yell[ness may betake x self inw>ds1 & ! int]nal ,r$ness may come =? outw>ds1 or 7to speak ! m cle>ly7 t ! manife/ ,yell[ness may be hidd51 & ! hidd5 ,r$ness may be manife/$4 ,b n[1 ! ,case is n ?us ) ?is our black ,e>?1 & impure ,saturn9e ,m9]al2 9 ! :i*1 bo? good & evil1 pure & impure1 ,poison & ,m$ic9e lye mixt toge!r3 ,insomu*1 t x is altoge!r necess>y to sep>ate ! black & gross impurity1 f t noble & t5d] ,m$ic9al ,pe>l1 & to r$uce x unto ,fixity4 ,a4 ,) gap+ ,m\?1 & op5 ,eyes1 d ,i ev5 swall[ d[n y\r ,disc\rse1 & yet ,i _c pi]ce into ! ,f\ndation ( ! :ole bus9ess1 nor und]/& x4 ,y speak ( su* an artificial ,conc5tration1 & :i* is beyond all my appreh5sions1 = ,i nev] 9 all my :ole ,life "t he>d any ?+ ( x1 z f> z ,i rememb]1 mu* less read ought conc]n+ x4 ,b4 ,i w set be=e y !n a ,similitude1 t s y may ! readili] und]/& ! knack4 ,exam9e well1 & consid]1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 or ! ,lees ( ,w9e2 & by y\r se>*+ y %all f9d1 t !re is 9 !m b v little ( ! ,corroborat+ ,_s1 or ,s\l1 ! rema9d] is no?+ else b m]e impurities1 de/itute ( all ,virtues4 ,n[ if "s ,physician or o!r %\ld adm9i/] to 8 ,pati5t a l>ge ,cupful ( ,lees1 to *e] & com=t 8 he>t )al1 w\ld y n accuse him ( ignorance1 & ,folly8 ,= ?\gh !re is som?+ ( com=t+ ,virtues 9 ! tr\bl$ ,lees1 yet x is imp$$1 or clogg$1 by ! great quantity ( ! dreggy ,lees1 f rightly p]=m+ its prop] ,(fice4 ,b put ,case1 t x c\ld display its own ,virtues1 yet nev]!less1 ev5 ! admixt impurity w\ld also ex]cise its own accu/om$ ,evil1 & s ! ,good w\ld be conf\nd$ ) ! ,evil1 or r be q ov] p[r$ by ! same4 ,= ?is reason1 !re is no?+ m necess>y1 ?an t ! good be sep>at$ f ! evil1 be=e any ?+ be us$ ab\t mak+ ,m$ic9e4 ,!re=e ev5 z !re are ,workm5 to be f\nd1 :o1 by ! vulg> ,di/illation & ,rectification1 d sep>ate ! ,he>t-refre%+ ,_s out ( ! sordid ,lees ( ,w9e & ,ale1 & br+ x unto use1 give ! rema9+ fil?y dreggs & useless ,feces to ! ,hogs to eat3 ,ev5 s d we 7! ,lov]s ( ! ,spagyrick ,art7 sep>ate ! pure ,virtues & ,p[]s ( ?+s f ! gross1 sordid1 & noxi\s impurities1 a=e we adm9i/] !m to our ,pati5ts4 ,a4 ,z conc]n+ ^! ,say+s ( y\rs1 ,i am cle>ly ( y\r ,op9ion1 & )al d /ick close to t common ,prov]b1 :i* sai?1 ,speak t :i* is ,tru?1 eat t :i* is bak$1 & dr9k t :i* is cle>1 if y be desir\s ( a long ,life4 ,= my "p1 ,i delight to h ! ,k]nels1 & purg$ or cleans$ ,fruits1 & will+ly leave ! husks & %ells to ! ,sw9e1 t are delight$ ) ,bran & ,*aff1 & _! own ,dung4 ,b4 ,i am extreamly satisfi$1 t ,i h already 7?anks be to ,god7 se5 ! :ole ,"w1 & h a suffici5t ?or\gh und]/&+ ( ! :ole ,basis ( ! same1 viz4 t ! pur] & subtil] "p is to be sep>at$ f ! m impure & gross] "p1 &1 by an (t5 repeat$ ,sep>ation1 & artificial ,conc5tration1 to be advanc$ into a mo/ subtile1 mo/ pure1 & mo/ noble ,qu9tess5ce1 if any "o has a m9d to produce effects ( "s great mom5t1 or to d m ?an common ?+s4 ,& n[1 z y h le>n$1 f ! words ( our prec$5t ,conf]5ce1 ! way ( mak+ an univ]sal ,m$ic9e out ( common ,gold3 ,s h y likewise aga9 receiv$1 f ?is our pres5t disc\rs+ toge!r1 ! ,confection ( ! univ]sal ,m$icam5t1 out ( our ,saturn9e ,magnesia1 :i* is ! ,root ( ! vulg> ,gold4 ,b1 al?\gh bo? ( ^! ,m$icam5ts are1 z p] se & s+ly alone1 v excell5t & effectual en\gh1 yet not)/&+ x pla9ly1 & cle>ly appe>s unto our k51 t ! p[] & ,virtues ( bo? ! univ]sal ,m$ic9es admit ( be+ promot$ unto a f> high] ,degree2 ! :i* ?+ we see is possible to be done by ! means ( ,conjunction1 & is to be ?us und]/ood4 ,:5 a ,se$ is implant$ into its own gr[+ ,root1 x attracts out ( su* a ,root1 :i* is ( its own k9d1 or ,nature a f> bett]1 & m n\ri%+ ,alim5t>y juice1 ?an out ( ! gross ,e>?4 ,= example1 ,! ,se$ ( a ,rape ,root be+ put 9 ! ,e>?1 produce? ,rapes ( ! same bigness t ! ,rapes 7 (1 f :5ce ! ,se$ came3 ,& z (t5 z y %all commit t ,se$ 7by s[+7 to ! ,e>?1 y %all1 not)/&+1 nev] h great] & bett] ,rapes ?an ^?1 f :5ce ! ,se$ 0 tak54 ,b n[1 if ! ,se$ ( "s ,rape be s[n into "s o!r ,rape :i* is 9 ! ,e>?1 & :i* ha? gr[n unto ! half ( its bigness already2 t ,se$ w spr\t =?1 & gr[ up l z ! o!r ,se$s plant$ 9 ! ,e>? w d1 b yet soon]1 because x f9ds a bett] ,nutrim5t 9 its own ,"m1 ?an t does1 :i* is plant$ 9 ! b>e ,e>?3 ,& h]eupon1 x mu/ necess>ily produce a great] ,rape ,root1 & f ! great] ,root w proce$ a great] ,se$4 ,& ?is is ! reason1 t !re are su* great gr[n ,rapes1 :i* make e ,body wond] at !m3 ,"s su* ,i h se51 t weigh$ t51 twelve1 yea & tw5ty ,p\nd weight4 ,if y h a m9d to try1 s[ a few ,rape ,se$s1 ?r[+ !m into ! ,e>?1 :i* :5 !y %all h gr[n to ! bigness ( an ,egg1 take a wood5 %>p /ick1 & make !re) a small hole1 ev5 into ! middle ( ! said ,rape1 & !n put !re9to y\r ,rape ,se$1 & /op up ! hole ) s(t clammy ,pott]s clay1 t s ! ,ra9 may n get 9 & rot ! ,root4 ,?us n[1 t ,se$ w also 7z be+ 9 its own ,root7 gr[ up out ( ?is ,rape1 exi/+ & gr[+ 9 ! ,e>?1 & w dilate t its ,root1 & advance x to a great] bigness4 ,! ,reason's ?is1 because x c attract unto x self a bett] & m conv5i5t ,n\ri%m5t f a ,root ( its own k9d1 ?an out ( ! b>e ,e>?4 ,& if y %all practise ?us ) o!r ,se$s likewise1 y w effect ! same1 z ) ?is4 ,n4,b4 ,f ! ,se$s ( small ,radi%es1 implant$ into great ,rape ,roots1 !re gr[ huge ,radi%es4 ,?is k9d ( ,propagation may n unfitly be lik5$ to a ,mo!rs suckl+ h] ,infant1 :i* attracte? & draws its ,n\ri%m5t f ! ,mo!rs ,brea/s3 ,b ! ,"m x self receives h] ,n\ri%m5t f ! ,fruits ( ! ,e>?1 & t1 be+ *ang$ into a sweet ,milk1 supplies ! ,infant1 :]eby x is su/a9$ & n\ri%'d4 ,b t ,i may lay ! :ole bus9ess a=e y\r ,eyes1 by a m full ,decl>ation1 ,i w yet f>!r add "o ,similitude m4 ,take y "s wild & n yet ripe ,/ock ( a ,pe>1 ,apple1 ,*]ry1 or "s o!r ,fruit-be>+ ,trees1 su*1 ,i say1 z is n yet full gr[n1 b is z yet con/itut$ 9 its fir/ t5d] ,age1 take (f f x all its ,b\ghs1 :i* be> b a wild & s[] ,fruit1 & ,cut x all (f ev5 unto ! bottom1 & to ! ,/ock /&+ out ( ! ,e>? plant a ,cion1 pluckt (f f ano!r ,tree t does n be> wild fruit1 into ?is ,/ock1 betwixt ! ,b>k & ! ,wood ( ! same1 :]e 'tis cut (f ) ! ,saw1 & f5ce x well ) ,wax1 or t5aci\s ,clay1 c4 aga9/ ! ,ra93 ,if n[ y %all ?us d1 & d y\r "w ,g>dn]-l1 t fruitful ,cion w draw unto x self ! wild ,juice1 out ( t wild ,tree or ,/ock1 & make x bett]1 s t x w no m be> any wild ,fruit1 b su* z t ,tree did be>1 f :i* ! ,cion 0 pluckt4 ,if n[1 s small a ,cion ( "s cultivat$ & fruitful ,tree c s *ange ! wild ,juice ( a wild ,/ock1 t x becomes f> bett]1 & m noble3 ,:y1 %\ld n ,gold d ! same 9 our ,metallick ,tree1 :5 +raft$ 9 ,lead z 9 its prop] ,root8 ,v]ily 9 my ,op9ion1 !re is n a bett] ,e>? 7f :i* t gold5 ,se$ may attract unto x self an ,alim5t>y ,n\ri%m5t1 & s multiply x self ev5 to inf9ity7 to be _h1 ?an its own prop] ,root4 ,b yet1 ) ?is ,proviso1 t all ! gross & deg5]ate ,b\ghs be fir/ cut (f f t same gross ,root1 = s1 x w ! easili] & readili] *ange its wild & deg5]ate ,juice1 7:5 joyn$ to ! gold5 ,se$ or ,cion17 & s w be *ang$ into a f> nobl]1 & produce ,fruits a ?\s& fold4 ,y see1 my ,fri5d6 :at good ,w ,i be> to y1 9 t ,i h s fai?fully op5$ unto y all ^? ?+s :i* ,i ?\ght necess>y to be kn[n1 = ! p]fect+ ( s great a ,"w4 ,pond] well 9 y\r m9d1 ^u ! ,similitudes ( ! ,rape & ,cion1 & believe1 t :at ,i h "h spok5 is n casually & at ,r&om4 ,= !y h m hidd5 "u !m1 ?an !y seem to %ew =1 & ?an y w\ld imag9e4 ,l5g? ( "t w op5 y\r ,eyes1 :i* are z yet bl9d$1 z to abundance ( ?+s1 7if ,god p]mit47 ,a4 ,surely1 ,sir1 ,i _c *use b wond] anew1 :5 ,i accurately consid] ! ?+s y h decl>$ unto me1 ( *ang+ ! wild ,nature1 ( ! wild ,vegetative ,fruits into a tame1 mild1 ,prop]ty3 ,& t su* a ,transmutation ( ! ignobl] ,nature1 into a m noble ,"o1 takes place also 9 ,metallick ,affairs4 ,!y are v]ily su* ?+s1 z are ( weighty ,conc]nm5t1 & mo/ wor?y a mo/ accurate ,consid]ation4 ,b1 inde$1 :o c suffici5tly en\gh consid] ( all ! ,div9e ,miracles8 ,bless$ be 8 mo/ holy ,"n = ev]more4 ,b4 ,am54 ,a4 ,i give unto y1 = y\r c\rte\s in/ruction1 mo/ he>ty ?anks1 & rema9 oblig$ unto y all my :ole ,life4 ,& ?us ) :at ha? be5 said1 ,i commit bo? y & my self to ,gods protection4 ,b4 ,my de>e/ ,fri5d1 ,i h n[ p]=m$ ! ,promise ,i made unto y1 & am n meanly delight$1 9 t y h und]/ood ! mean+ ( ^? ?+s1 :i* ,i h said unto y3 ,b yet ,i _c b admire1 t y are n ,covet\sly desir\s ( kn[+ yet m1 & t y d n ,crave an yet m prolix unfold+ ( m matt]s4 ,= y well "k1 t y _c e day h ! ,enjoym5t ( my ,company4 ,a4 ,= ^? ?+s1 :i* ,i at pres5t receiv$ f y1 d ,i return y mo/ he>ty ?anks1 ano!r "t ,god w v\*safe m3 ,! greate/ desire ,i h at pres5t1 is to set ab\t s great a ,"w1 & to h ! ,fruition ( ! hop$ = ,fruit4 ,if y are s m9d$1 & b5t ^u do+ ,fri5dly ,fav\rs1 ,i d reque/ y1 t y w\ld oblige my ,bro!r by y\r good turns1 if he %all hap to come unto y1 & ,petition = ought at y\r h&s1 = y may assi/ him 9 "s small1 yet good1 ,arcanum3 ,= he ha? be5 /upid1 or unappreh5sive en\gh hi!rto1 & mu* ne$s "s accurate in/ruction4 ,b :at %all ,i say8 ,! sick looks aft] ! ,physician1 he t is ?or\gh ,well has no ne$ ( him4 ,su* ?+s z are h>d to be und]/ood1 exce$ 8 ,capacity3 ,! m easie ?+s are m commodi\s4 ,& s aga91 ,f>ewel4 ,! ,,coroll>y4 ,i h taught 9 ?is ,dialogue1 ,t ! ,:ite ,lac virg9is 7aft] its be+ extract$1 by ,di/illation1 out ( ! ,black ,magnesia1 & aft] its ,exaltation1 9 ,virtue & ,efficacy1 by ,rectification & ,conc5tration17 is to be fre$ f its sup]flu\s ,humidity1 & yet ! dry ,matt] is to be made p]man5t 9 ! ,fire1 by ! gradual ,op]ation ( ! ,fire4 ,n[ = ! m accurate ,decl>ation sake2 ^! ?+s :i* foll[ %all be yet f>!r subjoyn$4 ,t ,fixation1 if x be to be p]fect$ by ! b>e help ( ! common ,fire1 requires a long & t$i\s "t1 s t !re's no reason = a ,man to p]suade himself1 t he c f9i% ! same 9 "o ye>s space4 ,i speak by my own exp]i5ce1 = ,i my self h try$1 & f9d t x _c be1 t "o ye> %\ld suffice = ! f9i%+ ( ?is ,fixation1 = inde$ x requires a mu* long] "t4 ,= aft] t1 ,i _h s f> advanc$ ! ,matt]1 t x _h pass$ ?r\gh all ! ,col\rs1 z to fl[ :5 put ^u a ,r$ hot ,plate1 & to ins9uate x self !re9to1 l ,oyls p5etrat+ into a dry ,hide1 yet 0 x n fixt en\gh nor con/ant1 nor s]v$ x = ! t++ ( ! ,metals1 b :5 a vehem5t ,fire 0 apply$ !reunto1 away x w5t 9 fume2 b yet n )\t an evid5t ,demon/ration ( ! possibility ( ! same4 ,= z mu* !re=e1 z x does n yield t satisfactory ,fruit1 & ,success & see+ t su* great ,lab\rs are n und]tak51 )\t ! expectation ( "s ,pr(it1 & t ! hop$ = ,fruits _c h[ev] be ga!r$1 a=e t ! said matt] is promot$ to a p]fect ,maturity1 & consequ5tly dreads n any ! mo/ vehem5t ,/orms ( ! ,fire any m2 any "o may easily conjecture1 t !re ne$s 7z ,i said a=e7 a m t$i\s space ( "t = ?is ,fixation1 if x be to be done & p]fect$ by ! common ,fire ( ,coals4 ,b n[1 he t has ! k ( ! secret ,fire1 ( ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 su* an "o w mu* easi]1 & spe$i] arrive unto ! wi%$ end ( ! ,op]ation4 ,! ,nature ( ! vulg> & fugaci\s ,m9]als do? v difficultly & sl[ly admit ( t ,fixation1 :i* is made ) ! ,fire ( ,coals3 ,& ?is ,i 0 unwill+ to conceal f ! dilig5t ,se>*] aft] ! ,secrets ( ,nature2 yet f>!r adjoyn+ ?is ,admonition1 viz4 t a v pr(itable ,m$icam5t may nev]!less be prep>$ 9 a %ort] space ( "t1 & an appe>ance made ( ! admirable1 & highly delightful ,v>iation ( abundance ( mo/ delicate ,col\rs4 ,= ! fir/ ,col\r t appe>s is l ! black head ( a ,cr[1 pres5t+ x self to view l ! ,col\r ( black ,glass4 ,?is blackness go+ (f by little & little1 gives place to ! ,:ite1 & pondr\s ,mass2 :i* is call$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 ! ,:ite ,swan1 & n )\t reason1 because t self same :ite ,matt] is n s compact & ,/one-l1 z t black ,cr[s ,head1 b is por\s1 & n mu* unlike unto a k9d ( heap made ( abundance ( small & :ite ,fea!rs4 ,:5 ?is ,:it5ess is turn$ into a ,yell[1 ^? ,fea!rs vani%1 & ! ,mass returns to its =m] ,compactness1 & resembles ! =m ( a yell[ ,/one3 ,( :i* if y put a little piece ^u "s ,r$ hot ,silv]1 or ,copp]-plate1 x w at fir/ /& l a ,r$ blood1 & aft]w>ds p5etrate ! ,copp]-plate1 & t+e x bo? )9 & )\t ) a :ite ,col\r2 b yet1 some:at brittle z yet1 & yields 9 ! ,c9]itium1 or ,cupel1 "s ,silv]1 & op]ates 9 ,m$ic9e some:at effectually1 l ! :ite ,/one1 b yet weak]4 ,x likewise pi]ce? into a ,silv]-plate1 l z ,oyl into a ,sk91 & t+e? x ) a yell[ ,col\r1 :i* be+ sep>at$ by ! ,cupel1 & dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 leaves excell5t ,gold 9 ! bottom4 ,i h n z yet made any f>!r ,progress on ! ,op]ation1 be+ q tir$1 & we>y ( sp5d+ any long]1 & m t$i\s "t !reab\ts1 :i* h[ev] 0 necess>ily requisite to ! p]fect+ ( ?is ,t9cture ) ! ,fire ( ,coals4 ,b yet ,i h by me all ! ,col\rs z !y foll[ on aft] ea* o!r1 :i* ,i c %ew unto any "o2 :]eby !y may see ) _! ,eyes ! mo/ evid5t possibility ( ,nature3 ,to :i* end also ,i am m9d$ to pres]ve ^? ,t9ctures by me1 t !y may be an ev]la/+ ,memorial ( s great a ?+81 unto my ,po/]ity3 ,b = my "p1 ,i w comm5d to e "o t %ort] way ( br++ ! "w to ! wi%$ end1 by ! ,m$iation ( ! secret ,fire ( ! ,philosoph]s3 ,conc]n+ :i*1 ! foll[+ ,dialogue1 & ! little ,book ( ,fires1 treats4 ,= ! immature ,fir/ ,ens ( ,gold1 _c be excoct$ or dige/$ into ! desir$ ,t9cture by any ?+ m easily1 ?an 9 its own prop] secret ,fire2 & n by a ,coal ,fire4 ,& t x may cle>ly appe>1 t ,i h writt5 ! ,tru?1 ,i w s5d unto "s ( my ,fri5ds 7,god will+7 "s ( ^? :ite & yell[ ,/ones1 to be us$ n only 9 ,m$ic9e1 b 9 ,al*ymy too2 t s !y may make tryal & exp]im5tally f9d1 t ,t9ctures h a ,p[] ( bett]+1 & am5d+ ,metals1 a=e !y h arriv$ unto ! half "p ( _! ,fixation4 ,! ,?ird ,dialogue1 or ,conf]5ce1 betwixt ,b4 & ,c4 treat+ ( ! true ,univ]sal & p>ticul> ,m$ic9e ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 7extract$7 out ( su* ,gold z is yet fugaci\s1 or ,volatile1 & immature2 7& is7 to be rip5$ by _! secret ,fire2 :i* ,op]ation is by !m /yl$1 ! "w ( ,wom51 & play ( ,*ildr54 ,c4 ,good morr[ he>tily1 my ,fri5d6 ,i wi% y a good & prosp]\s ,day4 ,b4 ,i wi% y ! same1 :5ce come y to u s e>ly8 ,c4 ,i h v e>ne/ly = ^! sev]al days wait$ = ?is h\r1 t ,i might see y1 & h ! ,fruition ( ! mo/ sweet ,fruits ( y\r ,c\rte\s in/ructions4 ,my ,bro!r ,a4 s5t me hi!r1 & told me1 t y _h giv5 him leave to s5d me unto y ?is day4 ,i d !re=e ,fri5dly reque/ y1 t y w\ld put a good ,con/ruction ^u ?is my ,boldness4 ,b4 ,my ,fri5d6 ,i d n 9 ! lea/ take x ill1 y\r ,bro!r told me1 t y 7 z yet ignorant & unskill$1 9 ! m subtil ,arcanaes & ,secrets2 & t y !re=e ne$$ n ought else1 b "s pretty easie ,secret1 :i* might be easily und]/ood1 & p]=m$ ) small ,exp5ces1 & yet be pr(itable & b5eficial unto y4 ,c4 ,inde$1 ,sir1 to tell y ! pla9 ,tru?1 su* ,arcanums z are pr(\nd ones1 & to be p5etrat$ into by a subtil ,m$itation1 & :i* are ( great mom5t1 d f> outrea* my dull] appreh5sion3 ,& !re=e ,i d n at ?is "t desire any ?+1 m ?an ?is1 viz4 t ,i may obta9 some?+ t is n co/ly1 & yet may effect s mu* 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy1 z may s]ve me to live a little m commodi\sly & pl5tifully1 z to ,food & ,raim5t4 ,& t y w\ld be pleas$1 to r5d] me a ,ma/] ( ?is my desire1 is my humble reque/ unto y1 aga9 & aga94 ,b4 ,y d v prud5tly measure out y\r reque/s1 accord+ to y\r own ,capacity4 ,& inde$1 sometimes1 ^? ?+s :i* are n ,co/ly1 nor are difficult 9 _! ,op]ation1 are m pr(itable to a ,man1 ?an ^? ?+s are1 :i* !y w\ld fa9 get by ! exp5ce ( a great deal ( ,*>ge1 ( a long "t1 & h>d ,lab\rs3 ,i w grant y y\r ,reque/1 & !re=e he>k54 ,c4 ,sir1 ,i ?ank y1 & d li/54 ,b4 ,h y nev] read1 or else he>d f o!rs1 t ^? mo/ anci5t ,philosoph]s1 tell u t _! univ]sal ,"w1 is n only mo/ easie to be done1 b )al no ways ,*>geable4 ,= !y d op5ly ,confess1 t to ! p]fect+ ( _! ,"w1 a ,man ne$s be at no m ,exp5ces1 ?an two ,flor9s1 & t ! ,lab\r x self1 ev5 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 is no?+ else b m]e ,wom5s "w1 & ,boys play4 ,c4 ,y are pleas$ to (f] me delicate ,da9ties1 easie to be prep>$1 = ,i h n s mu* ,money z is to be laid out ^u ^? k9d ( *>geable & co/ly ,lab\rs3 ,nei!r w my ,family ,affairs admit !re(1 viz4 to sp5d my days 9 su* sumptu\s & *>geable ,cook]ies1 & :i* are s full ( mo/ great ,lab\rs1 & ^: ev5t too is (t5times v unc]ta94 ,= ,i h he>d "s say1 t ! smalle/ ,err\r may de/roy ! :ole ,"w1 & q spoil x1 & s griev\sly affect su* z op]ate ab\t su* great ,secrets1 ) a v great loss ( long "t1 & great ,exp5ces4 ,& !re=e su* a ,"w1 z ,i c att5d ^u )\t lett+ my tak+ ,c>e ( my ,family1 & :i* w ne$ ! disbursm5t ( b a few ,exp5ces1 w please me bett] ?an ^? o!r ,co/ly ones w\ld4 ,b4 ,i readily believe1 t ?is v ?+ y desire1 w n only be exce$+ly pleas+ unto y\r self1 b also unto _m o!rs besides4 ,! ,exp5ces are b v small1 & ! ,lab\rs !reupon b little1 s t ea* days ,fire1 :i* ! ,matt] is to be set ^u1 may be tak5 ,c>e =1 9 half an h\rs space4 ,b n[1 ?\gh ! ,philosoph]s h made m5tion ( v small ,exp5ces1 & h compris$ !m 9 ! compass ( a c\ple ( ,flor9s1 yet is t say+ to be o!rwise und]/ood4 ,^? ,anci5ts made use ( ! greate/ ,flor9s1 viz4 ! ,rh5i% ones1 & also ! ,hung>ian ,cr[ns1 ea* ( :i* is ( ! value ( five ( our ,flor9s4 ,& if y ?us und]/& x aft] ?is compute1 ,i c easily %ew unto y ! ,tru? ( _! ,ass]tion4 ,c4 ,i d ev5 ?9k z y say3 ,sure we mu/ n expect any su* ?+s = no?+2 ,i am cont5t1 & !re=e1 pray let u proce$4 ,b4 ,if our ,"w be call$ ! lab\r ( ,wom51 & ,boys play1 x is exp$i5t1 t x be l unto ,wom5s "w1 & ,boys play3 ,= else ! ,philosoph]s w\ld h us$ an unfit similitude4 ,y well "k1 :at ,lab\rs y\r ,wife is *iefly busi$ ab\t1 & :at h] daily ,lab\r is %e imploys h] self 94 ,c4 ,yes1 v]ily ,i daily see1 t %e do? boyl ,food necess>y = ! ,use ( ! :ole ,family1 & be+ boyl'd sets x ^u ! ,table to be eat54 ,?is ,lab\r %e p]=ms1 at lea/ twice e day1 :5 ,d9n] & ,supp] is end$1 %e do? wa% ! ,di%es1 ,pots1 ,goblets1 & o!r ,vessels1 & cleans !m1 & makes !m fit to put o!r new ,food 91 & to be s]v$ out to ! ,table4 ,besides too1 ?is is h] ,(fice & ,c>e1 if haply a ,pot be brok51 or crackt1 :]eby x is made unfit to hold moi/ure any m1 to sub/itute 79 defect ( ,iron ,pots7 a new ,pot made ( ,pott]s ,clay1 9 ! /ead !re(3 ,su* & ! l ,lab\rs1 z ^!1 are 9 our ,c\ntry call$ ! ,wom5s "w4 ,b4 ,well1 be x s3 ,i w likewise %ew unto !e1 su* a ,lab\r 9 ,*ymical ,op]ations1 z resembles ?is4 ,!re=e1 l z ! ,female ,sex d fir/ wa% ! ,fle%1 ,fi%1 ,rapes1 ,pot-h]bs1 ,roots1 ,apples1 ,pe>s1 or o!r ?+s ) pure ,wat]1 :i* !y mean to boyl1 & !n put !m into ! ,pot1 & p\r !reunto z mu* ,wat] z is requisite1 & place x ov] ! ,fire1 & boyl x s long1 till all ! crudity1 or rawness be+ vani%t1 ! ,meats become grateful to ! ,palat1 & pleasant1 & easily dige/ible by ! ,/oma*4 ,s d we ,!y d likewise sometimes p\r ,w9e ^u ,fle% & ,fi%1 in/ead ( ,wat]1 & add z mu* ,salt z is conv5i5t1 toge!r ) "s ,spices1 or odorif]\s ,h]bs1 by :i* !y give ! ,fi% & ,fle% a mo/ excell5t ,ta/e4 ,b yet we mu/ n =get ,salt1 above all ! o!r ,spices1 or ,season+s1 & odorif]\s ,h]bs1 = x ,corrects & maturates ! ,fle%1 ,fi%1 & o!r h>d ,meats1 m ?an o!r ,spices4 ,= we c well en\gh want ^! if !y are n at h&1 b z = ,salt1 !re is always ne$ ( t1 ab\t ! boyl+ ( ,fle%1 ,fi%1 & o!r ,food4 ,if !re=e ,fle%1 or ,fi% are to be boyld well1 !n ,salt wat] is requisite2 & z = all ! o!r ,additions ( ,h]bs1 & odorif]\s ,spices1 !y only s]ve to give x a good pleasant ,ta/e1 & make x acceptable to ! ,palat1 & to ! ,smell+4 ,= ! ,fle% & ,fi% :5 boyl'd or /ew$1 d by _! ,magnetick ,virtue attract s mu* ,salt & grateful ,sav\r1 & ,virtue1 z !y ne$3 ,& t :i* rema9s1 /ays 9 ! ,wat]4 ,n[ ! curi\s ,dames d %ut ! tops ( _! ,pots v well ) _! ,cov]s1 le/ ! efficaci\s ,vap\rs %\ld be =c$ away 9 fume by ! ,boyl+1 & n /ay ) ! ,fle% or o!r ,meats4 ,b ! c>eless ,h\sewifes d n mu* reg>d ! cov]+ ( _! ,pots1 f :5ce x comes to pass1 t !y lose ^! good & sweet ,spirits1 & !n !y fil up _! ,pots ) new ,wat]1 by :i* do+s1 ! ,fle%1 or ,fi%1 d n get s sweet a ,sav\r1 z !y w\ld h1 if t efficaci\s ,wat] _h be5 kept 9 & cons]v$4 ,"s ,wom5 t are yet m curi\s1 & dilig5t ab\t _! ,cook]y1 d put ^u _! ,pots1 :]e9 !y boyl _! ,meats1 su* a ,cov] z ha? a fold 9 x1 by :i* ! ,collect$ sweet & odorif]\s ,vap\rs may di/il d[n into an "u-put ,vessel1 :i* be+ ?us gott51 !y keep by !m1 to refre% & *]i% ) !m1 su* z are weak & sick1 :5 ne$ requires4 ,o!rs1 to free !mselves f ?is k9d ( ,lab\r1 d add z mu* ,wat] z ne$ is1 toge!r ) ,salt & ,spices1 to _! ,fle%1 & s boyl x by little & little1 %utt+ 9 ! ,vap\rs ) a ,cov]1 :i* else w\ld g away1 & ! ,meat ta/e ( burn+2 ,& by do+ ?us1 !y are n necessitat$ to p\r on any new ,wat]1 ?\gh ?is sl[ boyl+ takes up m "t ?an t1 :i* is done by a /rong & uncessant ,ebullition3 ,i w\ld h y well to obs]ve ^! ?+s1 = 'tis n )\t cause t ,i utt] !m4 ,& n[ let u exam9e ! o!r similitude1 & see :at ^? ,boys ,plays are1 t s we may aft]w>ds accommodate ev5 !m too1 to our ,philosophical "w4 ,:at !re=e d y see conc]n+ ! ,boys ,plays1 ) :at ?+s1 & aft] :at mann] d !y ,play8 ,c4 ,h[ c ,i tell8 ,!y play z _! ,p>5ts please to let !m1 or z !y c get opportunity ( ,play+3 ,z = my self1 ,i d n grant my ,*ildr5 s mu* ,lib]ty1 to play :51 & h[ !y li/ !mselves4 ,i s5d !m to ! ,s*ool & to ! ,*ur*1 & sometimes ,i all[ !m "o h\rs ,play = ,recreations sake1 nor d ,i all[ !m any o!r ,play b at ,b[ls1 or ,knick]s by :i* !y mod]ately /ir _! ,bodies1 & ex]cise !mselves1 & ,concoct _! ,meat1 & ?is is f> m pr(itable = !m1 ?an if !y 7 con/ra9$ to sit always at home1 )\t any ex]cise at all3 ,o!r play ?an ?is1 ,i all[ !m n4 ,c>ds & ,dice are unfit ,plays = ,boys1 !y are _m times v hurtful to ^? ( rip] ye>s1 especially :5 by ! too mu* abuse ( !m1 !y d s unpr(itably wa/e _! preci\s "t1 & _c tell h[ to use a mean4 ,i h inde$ o!rwise se5 ,boys1 t meet+ ) "s ,s& get !re\t ( bright ,/ones1 & play ) !m1 b yet ?is is n usual4 ,h[ev]1 !re is no play m frequ5t among/ ,*ildr51 ?an t ( ,b[ls1 or ,knick]s :i* play !y daily use1 :atsoev] "t !y c /eal1 to t purpose4 ,yea bo? at _! go+ to ,s*ool1 & return+ f ,s*ool1 y may see !m pres5tly busi$ ab\t _! ,rubb]s1 or ,knick]s-play4 ,!y are v h>dly re/ra9$ !refrom4 ,if !y want ,money to buy ! ,b[ls1 or ,knick]s1 !y get a little piece ( ,pott]s ,clay & moi/5 x ) ,wat]1 & make up _! little ,b[ls1 or ,pellets 9 _! h&s1 & h>d5 !m 9 ! ,fire2 :i* ,i rememb]1 :5 ,i 0 a ,boy1 ,i (t5 did4 ,& besides ?is ,boys play1 no o!r is kn[n unto me4 ,b4 ,v good1 y h hit ! nail on ! head3 ,& n[ let u see1 :e!r or no ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h 7aft] ! mann] ( ,boys7 play$ ) small ,b[ls1 or ,knick]s8 & :e!r1 or no1 !y h boyl'd _! "w 9 ,pots1 ) z easie a ,lab\r1 z ,wom5 d4 ,= ( necessity !y mu/ h hit on do+ aft] ?is wise1 else c\ld !y n h comp>$ _! "w to ! ,lab\r ( ,wom51 & play ( ,*ildr54 ,s !n1 if we are to imitate ,wom5 & ,boys 9 our ,op]ation1 :at ,matt]s are we to make use (1 = our boyl+1 9 ! /ead ( ,fle%1 ,fi%1 & o!r ,meats2 & :at ,wat] is x1 t is to be p\r$ !reupon4 ,= if we are m9d$ to d any good effect1 'tis exp$i5t1 t we likewise "k1 :at ^? ,matt]s are1 :i* admit ( be+ boyl$ unto a ,maturity 9 our fi]y ,wat]1 & ^! v]ily mu/ be su*1 7see+ !y are to be maturat$ by boyl+7 z h a great ,aff9ity ) ! said ,wat]3 ,=asmu* !re=e1 z our ,wat] is ( a ,metallick ,nature1 & yet all ! ,metals d 9 a mann] arise1 or proce$ 79 ! ,e>?7 !refrom1 & are ev5 at ?is v day advanc$1 by ! v same 7by ! help ( ! ,t]re/rial & ,c5tral fire7 by little & little unto p]fection3 ,all t we h to d is1 to imitate ! simplicity ( ,nature1 :i* w nev] s$uce u1 = s )\t "q1 ^? mo/ anci5t ,philosoph]s did d1 :o hav+ borr[$ _! wond]ful ,"w f ,nature h] self1 d advise u to d no m1 b to foll[ ,nature1 & to beg9 !re1 :]e ,nature left (f1 & to asc5d high] & to make t p]fect1 :i* is z yet imp]fect3 ,god ha? prefix$ unto ,nature h] b\nds1 :i* %e _c transgress or g beyond3 ,b ,art1 do? mu* excel ,nature1 & p]=ms ^? ?+s :i* ,nature _c accompli%3 ,yea m1 t :i* %e c h>dly d 9 ! ,e>? 9 a ?\s& ye>s "t1 ,art effects 9 "o ye>1 & ?is is easily confirm$ by _m ,te/imonies4 ,n[ z to ! ,g5]ation & ,maturation ( ! ,metals1 ,nature use? a mo/ simple or pla9 way1 a v sl[ "o1 b yet safe4 ,f !nce arise? ! ,err\r ( _m a ,man1 :o d n foll[ ,nature1 b ! guidance ( _! own phanta/ick ,bra9s1 nev] effect+ ought ( good1 b rema9 always ,novelli/s 9 ! same1 :at ,lab\rs soev] !y und]take1 & :at ,exp5ces soev] !y are at3 ,al?\gh ! anci5t ,philosoph]s d by _! _m ,admonitions set a=e u1 t mo/ simple ,c\rse ( ,nature = u to imitate2 & !y h especially h9t$ to u1 t _! ,"w is s simple1 t %\ld !y b op5ly & cle>ly h treat$ ( ! same1 ev5 ! ,wom5 w\ld d]ide x & say1 t ! ,male k9d _h le>n$ _! ,art f !m4 ,yea1 x is s v vile a ,"w1 t no ,body w\ld be able to believe x1 & ^u ?is ,acc\nt1 ! ,philosoph]s h done _! utmo/1 to hide & obscure ! ,art ! mo/ !y c\ld1 lea/ !y %\ld be contemn$ by ! pr\d d]id]s1 7:o ,so>+ al(t seek aft] ?+s too high = !m17 & be acc\nt$ = ,*eats & false ,writ]s4 ,& ?is is ! ma9 & *iefe/ ,reason1 :y ?is ,art be+ s wrapt up 9 d>kness ( a mo/ pr(\nd ,sil5ce1 lyes hi!rto hid f ! :ole ,troop ( ,sophi/]s1 & su* d]id+ ,fell[s4 ,s5div[ 7z we h already sev]al times h9t$7 do? expresly say1 t he _h (t5times decl>$ ! :ole ,art1 to n a few ^w = ^w1 unto :om1 t ,art did nev]!less seem s v vile & mean1 t !y c\ld n at all believe any likelihood ( ,tru? 9 8 mo/ true words1 & s left ! ,"w unattempt$4 ,! same ,s5div[ do? also say1 ,t _h ! mo/ skilful ,h]mes1 ! mo/ quick witt$ ,geb]1 & mo/ illum9at$ ,lully be5 aga9 alive1 & beheld our ,laboratories /or$ ) s _m1 & su* v>i\s ,in/rum5ts ( ,glass1 ,e>?1 ,iron1 & o!r ,matt]s1 & su* sev]al ,=naces1 !y w\ld be ravi%$ into a mo/ high ,admiration1 l s _m ,boys1 & w\ld be b z x 7 our ,s*ol>s1 z conc]n+ ^? ,vessels & ,=naces1 all :i* h[ev]1 we h le>n$ f _! ,writ+s1 b yet we are de/itute ( t mo/ excell5t ,"w :i* 0 wr\ght by !m 9 s simple a ,way1 & x hi!rto flies our subtile & acute ,wits4 ,&1 my de> ,fri5d1 he also tells u1 t we %\ld fly al(t into ! l(ty ,air ) our ,w+s1 = ! ,"w is simple1 vile & abject1 ! :i*1 y may soon] compreh5d or feel ) y\r h&s1 ?an appreh5d by ! subtilty ( y\r ,wit or ,cogitations4 ,c4 ,all ^! ?+s may v suffici5tly s]ve to rid u out ( s great a ,labyr9?1 b ,i pray1 ,sir1 h[ comes x ab\t1 t we d sotti%ly p]suade our selves1 t ^? ?+s are s v difficult1 :i* not)/&+ are s v simple1 vile1 & abject4 ,b4 ,x is inde$1 to him t has k ( ! same1 an easie1 vile1 & simple ?+3 ,b v difficult & intricate to him1 t lay+ aside ! way ( ,nature1 ?9ks himself able to le>n s great an ,art out ( ,books1 :i* 7by _! leave7 ?\gh1 seems a ?+ almo/ impossible to be done4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s h s prolixly1 intricately1 & obscurely describ$ ! :ole ,my/]y1 t _! s prolix & d>k ,writ+s w\ld soon] lead a ,man f ! true & "r way1 s f> (f are !y f r$uc+ him !re9to4 ,c4 ,i my self f9d1 t ?is is mo/ c]ta9ly true1 = ,i nev] he>d z yet ( any ,man1 or read ( any1 t le>n$ ! ,art out ( ,books3 ,b t almo/ all ( !m :o 7 skill$ 9 ! same1 d ,confess1 t !y became ,ma/]s ( ! same1 ei!r by ,div9e ,inspiration or ,revelation1 or by ! help ( "s ,fri5d4 ,!re's no ,body c contradict ^? ?+s :i* y h "h induc$1 = ! ,confirmation ( y\r ,op9ion4 ,& n[1 ,sir1 let u set ^u ! ,"w x self1 & dilig5tly pray unto ,god & wait = 8 ,bless+4 ,b4 ,cont5t1 he>k5 !re=e att5tively4 ,c4 ,s ,i d4 ,b4 ,did y nev] f9d 9 ! read+ ( ! ,philosoph]s1 t all ! imp]fect ,metals may 9 a ,p>ticul> way be promot$ to ! p]fect ,maturity ( ,gold or ,silv]1 by _! dry ,wat] :i* wette? n ! h&s3 ,b be+ n cont5t ) ?is effect1 !y h promot$ ! fir/ ,ens ( ,metals 7by ! help ( _! occult1 fi]y1 & rip5+ ,wat]7 to a m ?an p]fect ,con/ancy1 & ,fixity 9 ! ,fire1 & h conc5trat$ x to ! =m ( ,gold4 ,c4 ,i rememb]1 t ,i h read ( su* ?+s z ^!1 ?\gh by reason ( my unskilfulness & ignorance1 ,i c\ld n und]/& ! lea/ ,p>ticle ( _! mean+3 ,= ,i am altoge!r ignorant ( t k9d ( wond]ful1 & yet1 to e ,body well kn[n ,wat]3 ,& s %all /ill rema9 until x be %ewn 7& po9t$ at7 ) ! ,f+]s4 ,b4 ,look "h1 "h's a piece ( admirable ,wat] :i* is e :]e 9 all places easie to be f\nd1 yea1 9 ! poore/ ,c\ntry-m5s ,h\ses1 nor do? x d5y any ,man1 ! ,possession & hav+ x4 ,c4 ,:o w\ld ev] h believ$1 or ?\ght1 t !re 0 any good hidd5 9 s vile & abject a ,body8 ,b4 ,i wond] :]e=e x is t no ,body c ?9k ( ?is ,matt]1 see+ x is evid5t1 t 9 our ,wat] ! fir/ ,entities ( all ! ,metals are abundantly hidd51 z 9 _! own prop] ,se$1 out ( :i* !y are g5]at$ 9 ! ,e>?1 & rip5$ unto p]fection4 ,^? fir/ ,entities are b extract$ out ( ?is our ,wat]1 by peculi> ,magnets4 ,& n[1 l z e ,metal ha? its own ,magnet1 ev5 s e "o ( !m ha? its prop] ,magnet1 by :i* x is conc5trat$ into a n>r[ ,room4 ,i w decl>e unto y ! ,tru? ( ?is bus9ess1 by an example tak5 f ! ,metals4 ,if y h a ,wat] fully impregnat$ ) ,copp]1 & y desire to h ,copp] out ( ! said ,wat]1 y w easily br+ ?is to pass1 if y %all b put 9 to t ,wat]1 :i* holds 9 x ! ,copp]1 a piece ( clean ,iron1 ! :i* ,iron1 7z be+ ! true ,magnet ( ! ,copp]17 w attract unto x self1 all ! invisible ,copp] out ( ! ,wat]1 & ga!r x into a visible & palpable ,metal4 ,if ,silv] be dissolv'd 9 any ,wat] & made invisible1 & y w\ld aga9 h x1 put into ! ,solution a ,plate ( pure or clean ,copp]1 :i* 7aft] a ,magnetick mann]7 w ga!r toge!r or draw out all ! ,silv] 9 8 own ,silv]y ,body1 & make x visible & palpable4 ,n[ :5 ,gold is dissolv$ 9 "s ,wat]1 & l>gely disp]s$1 z ,i may say & y w\ld aga9 h x 9 ! =m ( ,gold2 !n put 9 "s or ,ar4 vive 9 t ,wat]1 & boyl x a little !re)al1 7z 0 done above1 ) ! ,copp] & ,silv]7 & y %all pres5tly see all ! ,gold to be attract$1 & ga!r$ toge!r by ! ,m]cury1 insomu* t !re w n rema9 ought ( ! ,gold 9 ! ,wat]1 because x foll[s ! ,attraction ( its own ,magnet1 ,m]cury4 ,^! ,metallick & ,magnetick ,op]ations1 are a suffici5tly manife/ ,in=mation unto u1 & d po9t out unto u 7z ) a ,f+]7 ! way1 ( ! extract+1 n only good ,metals 9 a ,p>ticul> mann]1 b also f> bett] ?+s ?an ,metals1 7viz4 ! ,t9cture1 or =m ( ,gold7 out ( our /9k+ ,wat]1 9 an ,univ]sal way1 by su* ,magnets1 z are fit & apt 9 ,nature = ?is ,extraction4 ,ano!r similitude we h f ! ,e>?1 & ,ra9 wat]1 ) :i* ! ,fruits ( ! ,e>? are moi/n$3 ,put y 9 su* an ,e>? moi/n$ ) t ,wat]1 z _m ,se$s z y please2 ea* ( !m1 w 7by its ,magnetick ,virtue7 attract unto its self1 its own l1 = its ,multiplication1 & w leave to ! o!r ,se$s1 to attract ea* ( !m its l also4 ,if n[1 by ?is similitude1 ! ,scope or end ,i aim at1 may be made manife/ unto y1 !re is yet hopes y may be holp53 ,if n1 ,i d n see1 by :at means y c be succ\r$1 =asmu* z x w\ld be too t$i\s "h to use _m o!r ,circum/ances4 ,= :5 we are c]ta9ly assur$1 t ! fir/ ,ens1 or ! v ,=m ( ,gold is pl5tifully hidd5 9 our ,wat]1 we d by v good "r seek aft] t be/ "p1 viz4 ! =m ( ,gold1 & leave ! o!r fir/ ,entities ( ! re/ ( ! ,metals1 9 ! ,wat]4 ,& n[ ,ile %ew !e ano!r similitude3 ,dissolve 9 "o & ! same ,wat]1 1 1 1 1 1 t s y may h all ^! ,metals commixt toge!r 9 ! same3 ,if n[ y desire to extract ! be/ ( !m1 viz4 ! ,gold !re out (1 :at hurt w ! o!r br+ y1 if !y rema9 9 ! ,wat]4 ,su* !re=e z ! ,magnet is1 :i* y put into t same ,wat]1 su* is ! ,metal too1 t y %all extract4 ,if !re=e we p>ticul>ly seek & 9 our ,wat]1 x w be exp$i5t1 t we put unto ?is spiritual & _! prop] ,magnet1 unto :i* ,magnets1 !y 7be+ precipitat$7 d /ick on1 & are by little & little fix$ on !reunto4 ,& n[ if we seek aft] some?+ bett] ?an & 1 viz4 ! =m & ,t9cture ( ,gold1 x w be necessity1 t we also apply su* a suitable ,magnet1 :i* may draw out no?+ else b ! ,t9cture or ,=m ( ,gold1 :i* be+ precipitat$ !re\t ( may be fix$4 ,& ?us h ,i "h told y all ^? ?+s t are necess>y to be kn[n4 ,if y are m9d$ to extract 9 a ,p>ticul> way1 ,sol & ,lune out ( ! ,univ]sal ,m9]al wat]1 y mu/ !n put unto !m _! ,magnet1 viz4 an ,amalgama ( ,copp]1 & ,arg5t vive3 ,= ! ,copp] draws to x self ! spiritual ,silv]1 & ! ! spiritual ,gold1 out ( ! said ,wat]1 & br+s x unto a ,fixation or ,corporeity ) x self1 or1 z x self is4 ,b if y are m9d$1 or desir\s1 ( gett+ "s bett] ?+1 ?an ! ,gold x self1 or ,silv]1 is1 viz4 a ,t9cture1 y mu/ !n ne$s adjoyn !reto its own peculi> ,magnet1 =1 )\t x1 y _c effect any ?+ at all3 ,b t y may "k1 :at ! true ,magnet ( ! ,t9cture is1 ,i say unto y1 ,t is ! ,compe]e1 or ,companion ( our ,wat]1 & n ( ! ,metals3 ,= l seeks its l1 z ! ,philosoph]s say1 ,nature rejoyce? ) ,nature1 ,nature ov]comes ,nature1 ,nature reta9s ,nature3 ,m ?an ^! ?+s ,i h told y1 x is n ne$ful = y to "k3 ,consid] !re=e v accurately :at ,i h said1 & beg ( ,god by y\r ,pray]s a bless+1 :i* if y d1 y %all n err1 b yet y w n be all ( a sudd5 ,ma/] ( :at y desire4 ,all ^! ?+s h _! det]m9ate times1 l z a ,gra9 ( ,:eat ,s[n 9 ! ,e>?1 ! :i* requires a "t to rip5 91 nor do? x wax ripe a=e ! "t appo9t$ = ,maturation be come ab\t4 ,foll[ y ! ,advice left by ,geb]1 & d n ha/5 on y\r ,"w1 by any ! lea/ ha/y spe$3 ,= he tells u expresly1 t all ha/n+ 9 our ,"w is ( ! ,devil4 ,& z conc]n+ :at is to be kn[n1 & :at a "o ! ,/ud5t ( s noble an ,art ought to be1 y w f9d describ$ 9 ! ,fif? ,"p ( my ,spagyrical ,ph>macopa4 ,& :at ?9k y n[8 ,c y ?or\ghly und]/& me8 ,c4 ,yes1 ,v]ily1 ,i d well en\gh und]/& ^? ?+s :i* ,i h hi!rto he>d f y1 ,b yet ?is ,wom5s "w1 :i* y began a ,decl>ation (1 is n suffici5tly cle> unto me1 nor is t ,boys-play1 :i* is done ) small ,b[ls or ,knick]s1 ,i d n ?or\ghly und]/& t nei!r1 viz4 h[ x may be comp>$ ) ! "w ( ! ,philosoph]s4 ,7 b ^! ?+s made cle> & evid5t unto me1 ,i w\ld ,ranck my self among/ ! numb] ( ! ,ma/]s ( ! ,art4 ,b4 ,well !n1 come let u g on & see1 by :at means ! ,philosoph]s are wont to make _! little ,b[ls4 ,note6 ,l z ! ,boys make use ( ,e>? & ,wat]1 = ! mak+ ( _! ,pellets or ,knick]s3 ,s likewise w we use our ,e>?1 & our ,wat] to ! mak+ ( our small ,b[ls or ,pellets3 ,ours1 ,i say1 n ! vulg> & common ,e>? & ,wat]1 = !y are unpr(itable z to our ,"w4 ,b tis indiff]5t1 & all "o1 :e!r we take ,yell[1 ,r$1 or :ite ,e>?1 because all ( !m are ( "o & ! same ,nature4 ,accord+ to ! ,col\r ( ! ,e>? :i* we use1 w ! ,col\r ( ! small ,balls we make1 be3 ,we h "h at h& a ?reefold ,e>?1 a yell[ ,e>? ( ,gold1 a :ite ( ,silv] & a ,r$ ( ,copp]4 ,?is ?reefold ,e>? w we moi/5 ) our ,wat] or ,m]cury1 & s make up a ,pa/e or ,mass ( ! two1 :i* ! ,*ymi/s call an ,amalgama4 ,?is ,pa/e w we wa% ) pure ,wat]1 gr9d+ x s long 'twixt our ,f+]s1 till !re be to appe>ance ( any fa!r impurity1 & t x admits ( be+ easily wa%t1 or brok5 ) ! ,f+]s4 ,be+ ?us well wa%t1 we w put x 9 a ,sk91 or ,cotton1 & tye x firmly 92 out ( :i*1 we w squeez =? all ! ) our h&s1 & sep>ate x f ! said ,e>?1 j 9 su* a mann] z ,arg5t vive is sep>at$ 9 ,amalgamations1 or ,metalick ,masses4 ,! ,m]cury be+ sep>at$1 we w take out our ?ick ,amalgama1 & make small ,b[ls1 or ,knick]s !re(1 & ( almo/ ! same bigness1 t ! ,boys ,knick]s are (4 ,^! ,b[ls we w expose to ! ,air1 = ab\t "s tw5ty f\r h\rs1 & by ?is "t !y w be gr[n s h>d1 z to resemble ,/ones1 9 h>dness4 ,& n[1 be+ ?us made ready = boyl+1 we w put !m into our ,wat] to see?3 ,b yet 9 ! see?+1 !re mu/ be an accurate reg>d _h to "s skilful h&l+ ! ,matt]1 if y w\ld h x p]=m its ,op]ation )\t ,err\r4 ,?is ,art w ,i fai?fully op5 unto !e1 le/ y err1 & s br+ damage ^u y\r self3 ,^! ,pellets1 or little ,b[ls ?us made ( our ,mass1 are n to be ?r[n into ! ,pot fill$ ) ,wat]1 a=e ! said ,wat] boyls3 ,:i* boyl+1 y mu/ ?r[ !m 9 "o aft] ano!r1 & !y w pres5tly h>d5 !mselves1 & cov] !mselves ov] ) an h>d ,cru/9ess or ,sk9 by :i* !y w be prev5t$ f /ick+ to "o ano!r1 & f com+ altoge!r into "o ,mass4 ,= if y fir/ ( all put y\r little ,balls into ! ,pot1 & !n aft]w>ds p\r cold ,wat] ^u !m1 & s set !m on ! ,fire1 t !y may be boyl$ unto _! ,maturity1 y w spoil y\r :ole "w4 ,= be=e ! ,wat] 9 ! ,pot be hot1 all ! ,pellets be+ dissolv$1 w\ld run toge!r 9 "o ,mass1 & s w\ld n admit ! ,humefy+1 or moi/n+ ( _! inside ,p>ts1 & s y w\ld turn all y\r ,pellets by y\r see?+ into a m]e ,p\se or ,pottage1 :]eas !y %\ld rema9 :ole 9 all _! ,p>ts1 z well int]nal1 z ext]nal1 = fe> ( draw+ ! ,wat] 94 ,b t y may h an accurate ,acc\nt ( all ^! ?+s :i* ,i h said unto y1 ,i hope y w set ab\t ! ,"w1 or ?us1 ,i hope y w d y\r be/1 he$fully to reg>d all ^! ?+s :i* ,i h said unto y & ,i suppose1 t y h suffici5tly und]/ood ! ?+s :i* ,i h already spok53 ,b if s be1 y d n yet appreh5d ! mean+ ( ^! ?+s1 ,i w ,c\nsel y1 by :at means y may le>n ?is ,op]ation at home f y\r ,wife4 ,:5 y are come home1 bid y\r ,wife to make y "s little ,balls1 or ,dumpl9s ) ,fl[] & ,veal4 ,& he$fully obs]ve1 :at ,c\rse %e takes1 ab\t mak+ su* ,balls1 t s y may by ! same way le>n to deal ) y\r ,metallick ,pellets4 ,fir/ ( all1 y %all see1 t %e puts "s pure ,fl[] into a deep ,di% or ,platt]1 & hav+ put x 91 %e works x into a ,pa/e1 or ,mass ) ,cream1 or ! pure/ ,milk4 ,!n %e admixe? "s gre5 ,h]bs smally m9c$1 & "s ,spice m$l$ among1 & spr9kl+ "s ,salt !reupon1 %e mixe? !m ) ! ,pa/e made z a=esaid1 to give x ! sweet] ,smell1 & ,ta/e4 ,( ?is ,pa/e1 %e w aft]w>ds make little ,balls1 ( :at bigness %e please?1 :i* ,balls %e does n put 9 ! ,wat] a=e x boyls4 ,:5 !re=e ! ,wat] see?s1 %e ?r[s 91 "o ,ball aft] ano!r1 ea* ( :i*1 z soon z ev] x feels ! f]v5t heat ( ! boyl+ ,wat]1 w pres5tly cov] x self ov] ) a ,sk91 :]eby !y w be kept f /ick+ "o to ano!r1 & runn+ into "o ,mass1 & return+ into su* a ,pa/e z !y 7 91 be=e _! be+ made up into ,pellets3 ,:]eas1 n[ ea* ( !m may be kept 9 its own ,=m1 & be encompass$ all r\nd ) ! ,wat]1 & be advanc$ unto a ,maturity1 or read9ess1 by a due see?+3 ,& n[1 :5 y h se5 ?is ,op]ation ( y\r ,wives ,cook]y1 ,i d n "q1 b t y w be well en\gh skill$ 9 ?is ,cook+ ,art4 ,c4 ,my de>e/ ,fri5d1 ,i d fri5dly reque/ y n to take x amiss1 9 t ,i _c ab/a9 any long] f d[n "r laugh+1 :5 ,i he> t our "w ha? su* a correspond+ lik5ess1 ) ! ,art ( ,cook]y3 ,y\r s fai?ful ,in/ructions h already abundantly satisfi$ me3 ,i h v (t5 se5 my ,wife busi$ ab\t ! ,cook+ ( su* ,balls1 & my self h also delightfully f$ ^u ^! k9d ( ,dumpl9s1 made bo? ( ,veal1 ,eggs1 & ,spices1 & also ( ,fl[]1 ,milk1 & gre5 ,h]bs4 ,b ,i fe> me1 t :5 my ,wife %all see me mak+ ^! ,balls or ,pellets1 & boyl+ !m 9 a little ,pot1 %e w laugh at me1 & say1 t ,i le>n$ my ,skil f h]4 ,b4 ',tis no ,matt]1 y h no reason to reg>d ei!r ! tatl+ ( y\r ,wife1 or ( all ,m5 :atev]3 ,= !y "k n :at !y d1 x is en\gh = y1 t y\r self "k :at end x is1 y d any ?+ =3 ,?9k y1 t if o!r ,wisel+s & ,"k-littles %\ld see y work+ ) su* little ,balls1 !y w\ld n d]ide & mock y4 ,b don't y at all m9d _! unpr(itable ,prat+1 leave ! %ril-s\nd+ ,geese to _! own l\d ,*atl+1 & foll[ y my ,doctr9e1 & wrap up ?is our ,cook]y ,art 9 ! d>kness ( ,sil5ce3 ,:i* if y d1 y ne$ n fe> ( be+ mockt1 or laught at by ei!r ,wom51 or ,womani% ,m54 ,c4 ,i h n[ 7prais$ be ,god7 le>n$ en\gh3 ,b yet1 !re is "o ?+ ,i am ignorant (1 & t is ?is1 by :at sign ,i may come to "k1 :5 my ,pellets are well en\gh boyl$1 & :at ,fire !y are to be boyl$ 94 ,! ,fire ( ,wood & ,coals1 ,i "k is us$ by ! fem99e ,sex = to boyl )al1 b :e!r or no1 ! same be necess>y & conducive to our ,op]ation1 ,i reque/ y to in=m me4 ,b4 ,h y nev] se51 :at pro( ,wom5 h to "k1 :5 _! ,dumpl+s are well boyl$8 ,!y are wont to take "o out1 & cut x 9 twa91 t !y may see1 :e!r or no ! inside1 z well z ! outside ( ! same be s well see!d1 z t ! ,fl[] is n any m t5aci\s or ,clammy3 ,d y ev5 ! same1 & sometimes put a piece ( "o ( y\r ,pellets y take out1 9 ! ,c9]itium or ,cupel1 & t w %ew unto y1 h[ mu* increase ( ,sol & ,lune ha? p>ticul>ly add$ its self to y\r ,balls1 9 t "t ( ! boyl+1 & h[ long !y are1 z yet1 to be boyl$4 ,n[ y "k1 t all ^! ?+s are to be se>*t into1 by y\r own ,m$itation & ,tryal1 because x c n possibly be1 t all ?+s c be s v cle>ly set a=e ones ,eyes1 z to ne$ no f>!r m$itat+ !reupon1 & inquisition !re9to4 ,aft] ?is mann] may y boyl 9 "o ,pot1 ) "o & ! same ,wat]1 two1 ?ree1 or m little ,b[ls1 ( diff]5t k9ds1 z1 "s made ( ,fl[]1 gre5 ,h]bs1 ,spices1 ,fle%1 ,eggs1 ,fi%1 & o!r ?+s1 & s1 aft] ! see?+ ( !m1 y make take =? "o k9d aft] ano!r1 & ,p>ticul>ly apply !m to y\r ,use4 ,= ^! ?+s are to be und]/ood conc]n+ ,p>ticul>s4 ,b if y h a m9d desir\s aft] ! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 !n mu/ y ent] ^u a c]ta9 way ( almo/ an :ole entire ye>1 :i* is necess>ily requisite to ! f9i%+ ( its ,op]ation4 ,= our ,magnet1 ^: ,task x is to extract ! ,=m ( ! ,gold out ( our ,wat]s1 do? z yet groan "u its immaturity1 & !re=e ne$s no small space ( "t1 = ! extract+ ! ,t9cture out ( our fugaci\s & combu/ible ,wat]s1 & fix+ x ) x self4 ,c4 ,^! ,words ( y\rs1 by :i* y m5tion s long a "t1 d n a little affright5 me4 ,our ,wives c boyl _! ,dumpl9s en\gh 9 "o h\rs space2 :at w su* a cont9u$ boyl+ co/8 ,i w\ld be glad to r$eem x1 or1 to be excus$ = ! price ( two ,gold5 pieces ( ,money or ,duckets4 ,b4 ,i %\ld tell y1 t y are ( ! ,(f-spr+ ( unbeliev+ ,?omas1 = y heap ^u y\r self1 by y\r ne$less incr$ulity1 su* heaps & ,loads ( ,c>es4 ,don't y rememb]1 t ,i told y at fir/1 t ! ,*>ges ( ! :ole "w1 f ! beg9n+ to ! v end1 d n exce$ two ,gold5 pieces ( ,money1 :i* !y call ,duckets4 ,& t ,i d n at all tell y an untru?1 ,i w exp\nd x unto y by an evid5t ,demon/ration4 ,:5 y %all heat y\r well cov]$ ,pot1 t s y\r ,wat] may n vani% away 9 fume1 ) ! small fire ( a ,lamp1 h[ mu* ,i pray w su* a ,lab\r co/ y8 ,put ,case1 t "s ,p\nds ( wat] co/ y "s ,asses or ,/iv]s1 & ! ,magnet do? also co/ y "s ,/iv]s1 t5 ,asses are a ,roman ,p5y1 :i* is ,sev5 p5ce half ,p5y ( our ,money & n[ h[ _m ,p\nds ( ,oyl w !re ne$ to n\ri% t s little a ,fire8 ,& ?\gh y %\ld sp5d =ty1 fifty1 or m ,p\nds ( ,oyl1 may n y well say1 t y %all f9i% ! :ole "w1 = ! ,*>ge ( two ,gold5 ,duckets4 ,well6 :at say y8 ,are y yet ,cont5t8 ,c4 ,y d n[ aga9 some:at enc\rage my m9d1 :i* _h almo/ fa9t$1 by tell+ me1 t ! ,matt]s necess>y = our ,"w are sold at s mean a ,price4 ,b !re's "o ?+ /ill t do? n a little tr\ble me1 & t is1 t s mu* "t is requir$ to ! ,fixation4 ,all ! o!r ?+s are z well z ,i c\ld wi%3 ,b1 ,i w\ld fa9 h _h t %ort] "w ( ?ree h\rs1 or sev5 days4 ,b4 ,o ?\ ,dream]1 :at h ,i to d ) !e8 ,:at8 do? t space ( "t1 :]e9 su* excell5t & mo/ pr(itable ,fruits are to be hop$ = by !e1 seem too long8 ,:at do/ ?\ ?9k to get )\t l5g? ( "t8 ,good ?+s are n wont to (f] !mselves )\t ,process ( "t1 z ! common ,prov]b tells u4 ,mean :ile y may foll[ y\r ,vocation1 nor ne$s !re any o!r ,lab\r1 ?an t y look to y\r ,lamp ,morn+ & ,ev5+1 & see h[ ! ,fire is4 ,& ,i pray1 are n ! ,c\ntry m5 con/ra9$ to wait _! "t1 :]e9 to reap1 & aga9 to receive ! ,fruits :i* !y committ$ to ! ,e>?8 ,& ?\gh !y h s[n _! ,se$s a=e ! approa* ( ! ,w9t]1 yet !y _c reap !m aga9 f ! ,e>?1 soon] ?an ! next foll[+ ,augu/1 :i* !n rew>ds & recomp5se? all _! h>d ,lab\rs4 ,b n[1 ! wait+ s long a "t does n tire !m2 = !y pati5tly expect ! "t ( ,h>ve/4 ,?us likewise are y to d1 b if y are gre$ily desir\s ( soon] mak+ ready y\r ,pellets1 or ,balls1 by ! boyl+1 y may ,i ,confess1 h a soon] end+ ( y\r expectation1 & t on ?is wise1 viz4 by a /rong] ,fire1 :i* may make y\r ,wat] boyl )\t any ceas+1 b yet 9 ?is same way ( ,op]at+ !re do? aga9 happ5 ?is tr\ble1 f t /rong & uncessant see?+1 viz4 t y\r ,wat] be+ )\t any int]mission resolv$ into ,fume & ,vap\r1 is always less5$1 & y mu/ ( necessity be always p\r+ 9 m new4 ,use :i* ( ^! two ways y please1 = y are e'en importunate & tr\blesome en\gh unto me4 ,i w n1 = ! "t to come1 take on me to in/ruct any m su* ,disciples z y are4 ,:at d y ?9k1 t if t %ort "w ( ?ree days1 or ( sev5 h\rs 7 kn[n unto me1 ,i w\ld pres5tly reveal x unto y8 ,no6 ,b yet ,i am n gott5 to s high a ,degree ( k1 z to pr(ess my self a ,ma/] ( s great an ,art4 ,i d believe ?\gh1 t su* ?+s are possible to be done1 b ,i d5y1 t ,i my self am able to d su* notable ?+s4 ,& n[1 g home1 9 ,god's ,"n1 & dilig5tly & s]i\sly m$itate ^u all ^! ?+s3 ,y h he>d en\gh1 & my "t w no long] p]mit me to conf] ) y4 ,if p]haps1 "o or two ,err\rs %\ld put a /op to y\r proce$+s1 y may aga9 come unto me1 & ask me !reab\ts4 ,mean :ile ,i comm5d y unto ,god1 & pray him to be/[ 8 ,bless+ ^u y\r self1 & y\r ,lab\rs4 ,c4 ,n[ am ,i cont5t$1 n "k :at f>!r ,i %\ld ask3 ,i am sorry1 t ,i h s mu* tr\bl$ y by my dull ,bra9s1 & beetle ,head1 & be5 s importunate3 ,nor "k ,i1 h[ to requite y\r des]ts1 ,god w rew>d y ) ,life et]nal1 ,i %all g home full ( joy1 & be> a glad ,message1 & ,tid+s unto my ,family4 ,& ,i pray ,god to be at all times pres5t ) u1 to our ,help & ,succ\r4 ,b4 ,am54 ,! ,,coroll>y4 ,i h1 9 ?is ,?ird ,dialogue1 made m5tion ( a c]ta9 secret fi]y ,wat]1 :i* c rip5 ! ,volatile & immature ,m9]als1 & ,metals3 ,& h]e9 ,i h pr9cipally reg>d$ a ,p>ticul> ,transmutation4 ,b =asmu* z a ,p>ticul> ,melioration ( ! ,metals requires z mu* "t1 & no few] ,exp5ces1 ?an ! ,univ]sal x self does1 ,i w\ld "h comm5d to ! ,sons ( ,art ! ,univ]sal "w1 :i* is to be pref]r$ be=e a ,p>ticul> "o4 ,su* ?+s z we h p]haps omitt$ 9 ?is ,dialogue1 ! ,description ( my f\r? ,secret ,fire w suffici5tly supply ! defect2 to :i*1 ,i ref] ! fri5dly ,read]4 ,he w !re see & und]/&1 t ! greate/ "p ( ! :ole ,"w1 & ! v h+e ( ! said ,op]ation1 consi/s *iefly 9 ! true ,vessel1 9 :i* our ,matt] is to be rip5$2 & )\t ! k ( :i*1 !re c nev] be any ?+ done to purpose4 ,:i* ,vessel1 see+ t all ! ,philosoph]s h cov]$ ov]1 & hidd5 ) s great a ,c>e & ,dilig5ce1 & h involv$ x ) su* obscure ,cl\ds ( d>kness1 ,i %\ld d amiss1 yea1 mo/ extreamly amiss1 %\ld ,i lay x op51 & br+ x f out ( ^? d>k inwrapm5ts1 into ! ,light4 ,?us mu* only ,i say1 t x ought to be su* a ,=nace1 & ! ,vessel x self su* a "o too1 z 9 :i*1 all ! ,*ymical ,op]ations1 viz4 ,solution1 ,putrefaction1 ,di/illation1 ,sublimation1 ,cohobation1 ,asc5sion1 ,desc5sion1 ,circulation1 ,inc]ation1 & ,fixation may be p]fectly %ewn unto an ,h]metick ,disciple1 or ,le>n]1 9 "o h\rs "t1 9 "o little ,=nace1 9 "o ,glass1 & 9 "o ,fire1 all :i* mu/ n co/ m ?an ! value ( "o qu>t] "p ( a ,doll]1 & is all done )\t any *ang+ ( ! ,glasses1 or putt+ to1 ( ! h&s ( ! ,op]ator4 ,^! are inde$ su* ?+s z exce$ all ! belief ( ! :ole ,_w1 b yet !y d n exce$ ,glaub]'s fai?1 nor suffice? x him only to believe1 b he c also effect ! same1 t s o!r incr$ul\s p may believe likewise4 99 99 99 99 99 ,n4 ,b4 ,on a c]ta9 "t1 z ,i 0 famili>ly disc\rs+ ) a le>n$ ,man1 conc]n+ su* great & incr$ible ?+s1 he pres5t$ me ) ^! foll[+ ,v]ses1 aptly agree+ to ?is ,matt] 9 h&4 ,?y #c,sirname 7,glaub]67 giv5 01 z1 unto ,fai?1 relat+ ,yet by good "r x %\ld h squ>'d unto ?y ,op]at+4 ,fai?'s ,objects are invisible1 b yet1 su* ?+s1 d y1 ,z w\ld at fir/ be sc>ce believ'd1 produce by ,art to view4 #c ,john4 ,a ,%ort ,exposition ^u ! ,helli% ,goddess ,pros]p9a1 ! ,wife ( ,pluto1 viz4 :at ! ,hea!ni% ,philosophick ,poets1 z ,ovid & ,virgil und]/ood by x4 ,& h[1 by ! help ( ?is ,pros]p9a1 ! ,anim1 or ,s\ls1 ( ! ,mortifi$ ,metallick ,bodies are c>ri$ out ( ! ,*ymical ,hell into ! ,philosophick ,heav54 ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,read]1 t we may see1 if & h[ ! inf]i\r ,metals1 by true ,art1 may be transmut$ into good & con/ant ,gold & ,silv]3 ,i f9d1 t x is fir/ necess>y to decl>e :5ce1 & by :at means ! ,melioration ( ! imp]fect ,metals mu/ proce$ by ,art1 & by :at means only by ,nature1 )\t ! h& ( ! ,arti/1 ! clean & fix$ ,gold & ,silv] ha? arriv$ to su* a ,purity1 & ,p]fection4 ,x be+ !n1 t ?is k is ! only ,f\ndation1 ^u :i* ,al*ymy is built1 ,i f9d x necess>y to discov] x to ^?1 :o are ignorant ( x1 & to %ew a sure way1 9 :i* !y may g )\t h9d]ance1 & happily arrive to ! desir$ ,end4 ,! ,reason1 :y ,nature g5]ates all ,metals 9 ! ,m\nta9s1 & br+s "s ( !m to ,p]fection1 & leaves o!rs imp]fect1 sev]al ,philosoph]s ( our ,ance/ors h v pla9ly describ$1 & !re=e ne$s n "h to be repeat$4 ,he t kn[s x n may enquire aft] x1 9 ! ,writ+s ( ^! ,philosoph]s1 :]e he may le>n _! ,gr\nds1 or ,reasons1 only ?is little ,i ?9k necess>y "h to %ew1 viz4 t all ,metals & ,m9]als h b "o ,orig9al1 or beg9n+1 to wit1 ! f\r ,elem5ts1 ,fire1 ,air1 ,e>? & ,wat]4 ,b t "o ,metal 9 ! ,e>?1 9 :i* is its ,matrix1 becomes to be m noble ?an ano!r1 ?is is b accid5tal1 accord+ z "o ,metal by ! ,c5tral ,fire is m1 or less coct$1 & *iefly f !nce1 accord+ z ! ,univ]sal ,_s ( ! ,_w1 or fir/ ,matt] ( ,metals1 lights ( a ,matrix 9 ! ,e>?1 m clean or unclean4 ,b pass+ ?is by1 because ! ,books ( ,philosoph]s are fill$ ) !m1 al?\gh obs]v$ by a v small numb] ( ,m54 ,= almo/ all :o read ,*ymical ,books1 read only to ! end1 t !y may see ^? ,processes1 :i* tea* h[ to make ,gold & ,silv] out ( ! inf]i\r ,metals1 b d n at all m9d ! ,orig9al1 & diff]5ce ( ,metals1 al?\gh t ought to be ! fir/1 = :]e ! ,philosoph]s write ( ! ,g5]ation & diff]5ce ( ,metals1 !re !y publi% ! :ole ,gr\nd ( ,al*ymy3 ,b :]e !y write _! ,receipts1 & ,processes1 _! !y obscure ! ,art1 & lead ! easie ,believ]s into ,err\r4 ,among all ! ,philosoph]s1 ,i h f\nd none :i* ha? dealt m pla9ly & op5ly 9 ?is ,matt]1 ?an ,p>acelsus 9 8 ,heav5 ( ,philosoph]s1 :o writes1 t e ,metal is an hid] or conceal] ( ! o!r ,six1 or t e visible ,metal conta9s 9 x self invisibly & spiritually ! o!r six ,metals1 & t to br+ =? & make visible1 ! invisible1 & m noble ,metal1 & on ! contr>y1 to transplant ! visible & ignobl] ,metal 9 ! same place1 :]e ! m noble & invisible 01 is v possible1 :i* is inde$ ! v ,tru?4 ,= ,i my self h p]=m'd ?is ,transplantation1 n only once1 b "s hundr$ times4 ,if any ha? a m9d to p]=m any notable ?+ 9 ,al*ymy1 he c f9d no ,book1 :i* w tea* him m ?an ! ,book above cit$4 ,b yet ,i w n despise ! ,books ( o!r good ,writ]s4 ,& if ?is 7 n true1 t e visible ,metal hides 9 x self ! o!rs1 invisibly1 h[ c\ld x be possible to transmute any inf]i\r ,metal1 ei!r univ]sally or p>ticul>ly1 into good & con/ant ,gold8 ,b t x is possible1 daily ocul> inspection proves to be true1 9 sev]al places ( ! ,_w4 ,n[ if ?is be s1 z no man ne$s to d\bt x1 x w n be difficult to tea* any und]/&+ ,man1 if he w b le>n a little h[ to h&le ! ,fire1 h[ to br+ =? fix$ & corporeal ,gold1 out ( ^? gross & visible ,metals1 9 :i* lyes hidd5 a great deal ( pure & spiritual ,gold4 ,b yet y mu/ "k1 t "o clean ,metal ha? m invisible & spiritual ,gold 9 x1 ?an ano!r4 ,jupit] ha? 9 x mu* spiritual ,gold1 b ,v5us m1 & ,m>s ! mo/3 ,yet ,antimony do? n give place to ,m>s1 = ! quantity ( spiritual ,gold4 ,n[ :osoev] is m9d$ to und]take ?is sort ( ,lab\r ) ,pr(it1 let him take c>e :at ,metal he h&les1 & h[ he h&les x1 t in/ead ( ,pr(it1 he may n reap disc\ragem5t & damage1 b may h reason to ?ank ,god1 ,nature & ,art2 9 :i*1 ?is foll[+ ,process w suffici5tly help him1 9 :i*1 ! true & mo/ c]ta9 way is op5ly %ewn4 ,yet ) ?is ,proviso1 t he s lives1 t ,god may be pleas$ ) 8 ,conv]sation1 & n h x 9 ,abom9ation4 ,= ,gods bless+ is all 9 all4 ,!re mu/ be toge!r e>ne/ ,pray]s1 dilig5t ,consid]ation1 & unwe>i$ ,lab\r1 or else "o may easily fail1 al?\gh ! ,art be pla9ly & cle>ly set be=e 8 ,eyes1 )\t any res]ve1 :i* a good ,*ri/ian ought c]ta9ly to believe4 ,yet ,i h (t5 he>d ! contr>y1 f impi\s ,m51 su* are ! adh]5ts & ,consorts ( ,f>nn]1 z if ,god _h no?+ to d ) su* ,arts1 & t ,art alone 0 ,ma/] 9 ^! ,cases1 :i* c]ta9ly is v impi\s1 see+ t su* ,blasphemies1 take away f ,god 8 ,omnipot5cy1 8 ,goodness & ,m]cy1 & give !m only to ,nature1 see+ t ,god ha? n 8 beg9n+ f ,nature1 b ,nature f ,god4 ,h n ! wise ,hea!ns believ$1 t ,god c\ld give 8 bless+ to ,m5s endeav\rs1 & take x away aga9 at 8 ,pleasure8 ,:at sai? ,virgil1 t fam\s ,philosoph]8 :5 he tea*e? hew to pluck ! ,gold5 bran* f ! ,opake ,tree3 ,t5e manu1 facileque sequetur1 uno avulso1 ,non deficit alt]1 si te fata vocant1 alit] nullis viribus ,nec duro f]ro avell]e potes4 ,"o ,bran* be+ pluck'd & born away1 ,ano!r foll[s2 unless ! ,fates say nay nay3 ,)\t ^: ,smile1 no =ce ( h>de/ ,/eel ,to crop ! smalle/ ,twig1 c ought prevail4 ,x is said1 ,ora ,labora1 ,pray & ,lab\r1 accord+ to :i*1 let e ,man live4 ,n[ y %all he> h[ ! imp]fect ,metals1 9 a p>ticul> way1 may be transmut$ ) great ,pr(it1 into p]fect1 & t v pla9ly )\t any res]ve1 = ,i h obta9'd x at l5g? by mu* ,consid]ation4 ,& because my great ,age1 & sev]al long ,sicknesses keep me cont9ually 9 ,b$1 & bo? ,feet are z 9 ! ,grave1 :]e ,i /& c]ta9ly expect+ no?+ else1 b a happy dep>ture out ( ?is transitory ,life1 into a bett]1 :i* passe? n away4 ,s t ,i w\ld by no means int]mit to s+ ) ! ,swan be=e my end1 a pleasant ,song2 :i* may rejoyce all ! ,lov]s ( ,al*ymy1 if !y w make !mselves %>]s ( ?is ,melody4 ,= ^? :o read :at ,i "h write1 & yet give no ,cr$it to x1 nor put _! h& to ! ,"w1 & f9i% x ) dilig5ce1 !y w reap no ,pr(it by ?is my in/ruction4 ,b ^? :o und]/& my ,writ+1 & "w pla9ly aft] ! ,lett]1 provid$ !y h b a little und]/&+ 9 ! ,fire1 w reap great ,pr(it2 yea1 ev5 great ,ri*es by x4 ,= ,i am pla9 )\t any res]ve1 s t if any %\ld fail1 ! fault w n be m9e1 b mu/ be imput$ to ! ,workmans want ( ,skil2 = ,i nev] 9 my ,life s\ght to ga9 any ?+ by my ,writ+1 nei!r w ,i n[ d x1 b x suffice? me if ,i d good to my ,neighb\r1 out ( ,love1 ) t ,tal5t :i* ,god ha? giv5 me4 ,:osoev] is on ,glaub]'s side1 & w p>ticipate ( my good int5tion1 he may1 or let x alone1 'tis all "o to me1 = !y are n all good ,cooks t we> long ,knives2 ! ,art consi/e? 9 ,exp]i5ce1 & he t is b any ?+ skill$ 9 ,*ymical ,op]ations w d well en\gh1 = all is laid pla9ly d[n be=e 8 ,eyes4 ,b on ! contr>y1 ! ,covet\s1 ,pr\d1 & ,lazy1 :o seek to be ri* )\t lab\r & pa9s1 w f9d e ?+ d>k1 & nev] atta9 to any ?+ pr(itable4 ,= ,god w h x s1 t n e ,body %all be ,ri*1 z ,p>acelsus v well expresse? x 9 8 ,book ( ,sulphur1 :5 he sai?1 ,_m might be help$ ) a few ,words1 if x 0 n aga9/ ! ,w ( ,god1 = ,god w n h ! ,goats-tail equal ! ,c[s 9 l5g?1 = else out ( ,pride he might ) x beat out 8 own ,eyes1 & !re=e x is bett] to be sil5t1 t !y may rema9 ,poor4 ,?us ,p>acelsus4 ,b ,i ,glaub] say1 t x is bett] to lay d[n ! ,art 9 tru?1 )\t diff]5ce be=e all ,m51 = ,god keeps /ill 8 h& ov] x1 & to :om he ,wills x1 he w give x1 & to :om he w n give x1 he kn[e? h[ to ca/ a ,mi/ be=e 8 ,eyes1 t he may n see ! good1 nor h p[] to appreh5d x1 b may w&] ab\t 9 d>kness1 ) 8 pr\d & dull ,head1 till at l5g? he fall into ! ,pit ( ! impi\s1 & !re p]i% )\t help4 ,b t ,i may no long] deta9 ! ,lov] ( ,art ) my ,disc\rses1 b come at l5g? to ! ,practice1 ,i w 9 ! ,"n ( ,god "h set d[n ! :ole ,process z x is 9 x self1 )\t any ,res]vation1 & ! :ole bus9ess is ?us4 ,n[ foll[e? ! true1 & (t5 practis$ ,process1 h[ to transmute ,silv] 7z be+ yet n a p]fectly mature ,metal7 by degrees1 )\t any loss1 totally into ! highe/ p]fection1 t is to say1 into good ,gold abid+ all ,tryals4 ,aft] ! reveal+ ( ?is ,process1 we %all also he>1 h[ all ! imp]fect ,metals1 viz4 1 1 1 & may aft] ! same mann] 7b yet n totally1 b only s f> z !y conta9 an incombu/ible ,m]cury17 be transmut$ into good ,gold & ,silv]4 ,& aft] ?is ,revelation1 we w n omit to %ew also1 :i* way ! mo/ immature ( all ! ,metals1 may be transmut$1 n only ,p>ticul>ly1 b also ,univ]sally1 into ! highe/ ,m$ic9e1 & ! be/ ,gold4 ,b ! lat] mu/ ?us be und]/ood1 t we may n ca/ ,pe>l be=e ,sw9e1 b t !y may rema9 only among hone/ he>ts1 & n come into ! h&s ( d\ble-m9d$ ,m54 ,b n[1 to come to ! ,melioration ( ,silv]1 ! +5i\s mu/ "k1 t ,silv] is naturally fix$ 9 ! ,e>?1 & endures ! fire1 & !re=e ne$s no ,art to fix x2 = x be>s ! ,tryal ( ! ,te/1 z well z ,gold1 want+ only ,col\r & ,weight1 :i* ,nature ha? n be/[$ ^u x1 b may be procur$ by ,art4 ,z = ! ,col\r1 ! secret ,fire ( ! ,wise c only make x p]fect1 = all ,col\rs are abscond$ 9 ! common ,fire ( ,wood1 & ! ,sun1 z we daily see1 t ! ,univ]sally rip5+ ,sun1 br+s all ! ,fruits ( ! ,e>?1 f a ,gre5 & ,:ite1 by its con/ant ,beams1 to ,r$ness & ,maturity4 ,& we also see1 t ! common ,fire1 ( ,wood & ,coals1 makes ,e>?s & ,m9]als :i* are ,:ite1 become ,r$1 z we see ,crocus ,m>tis1 ,m9ium1 & o!r ,col\rs :i* are produc$ out ( ,black1 ,gray1 & ,:ite ,metals & ,m9]als2 z ! highly illum9at$ ,p>acelsus ha? suffici5tly taught u1 viz4 t ! common fire ( ,coals1 by its own p[] & innate ,nature1 )\t any addition ( o!r ?+s1 is p]fectly able to graduate ! :ite ,metals1 into ,r$1 or yell[ ,gold1 z y may see 9 8 ,book ( ,cem5ts4 ,if ! common ,wood-fire ( x self do? ?is1 :at _c ! ,fire ( ! wise effect1 :i* 0 always kept 9 ! greate/ ,secrecy8 ,especially1 if "o "k h[ to add a graduat+ ,metallick ,species1 z ,m>s1 ,v5us1 & ,antimony1 & ! l1 aft] a spiritual mann]1 to ! secret ,fire2 :i* is ! way to give to :ite ,silv]1 a con/ant ,r$ness4 ,z = ! weight ( ,silv]1 x may1 9 l mann] z ! ,col\r be giv5 to ,silv] by ,art1 s t x %all be equal ) ,gold 9 weight3 ,:i* introduction ( ,col\r & weight into 1 ! ,philosoph]s h call$ clos+ ( its ,pores4 ,= ?is is c]ta91 t if any light ,metals are melt$ toge!r1 t "o fille? up ! ,pores ( ! o!r1 & bo? come out ( ! ,fire m compact & heavy1 ?an !y 7 be=e4 ,= example3 ,take half an ,ounce ( ,r$ ,copp]1 & z mu* ( good ,t91 melt ^! toge!r1 & p\r !m out into a ,bullet-m\ld1 & y w see1 t !y w n be mu* m 9 ,magnitude ?an "o ( !m 0 be=e2 = "o ,bullet ( & "o ( may almo/ be put into ! same ,m\ld3 ,f :5ce x appe>s1 t "o ,metal ha? an +ress into ! o!r1 & m5ds1 & augm5ts x 9 its weight & ,col\r2 b :at ^? ,metals are :i* give weight & col\r to ,silv]1 y may easily guess4 ,no?+ c t+e1 b :at is naturally ,col\r$1 & no?+ c bett] give weight1 ?an :at is naturally heavy3 ,9 :i*1 & h ! ,prehem95cy1 b 9 introduc+ ,col\r1 ,m>s1 ,v5us1 & ,antimony excel4 ,b :i* way ?is introduction ( col\r & weight1 into light & :ite ,silv]1 is to be done1 ! foll[+ ,process w tea*4 ,b ?is ! ,+5i\s ought to "k1 t x is no ,art at all1 t if ! ,iron made ,r$1 & & made ,:ite1 be mix$ ) 1 yet !y w n r5d] x durable1 r$ & heavy3 ,b ! ,corrod+ w q take away ! ,r$ness & ,:it5ess ^u ! ,cupel3 ,= :at is n purg$ f all combu/ible ,sulphur1 _c ,su/a9 ! ,cupel1 b w vani% ) ,saturn1 & turn into ,scori3 ,& see+ t we "k1 t & conta9 abundance ( sup]flu\s combu/ible ,sulphur1 & also t _! incombu/ible ,sulphur is n yet fix$ en\gh1 to refill ! ,corrod+ ^u ! ,cupel1 & !re=e ) him mu/ vani% & come to no?+1 = all t is able to abide ! ,cupel mu/ be sep>at$ f all combu/ible ,sulphur4 ,n[ we "k1 t & are n s1 & !re=e _c abide ! ,cupel4 ,= if he be made ,r$1 & ca/ ^u ,silv]1 he do? n rema9 ,r$ ) x1 b s mu* z ent]s ! ,silv]1 aga9 becomes black ,iron1 & !re=e c give no ,col\r to ! ,silv]2 & also flies away1 & s leaves no weight to ! ,silv]3 ,:i* ,p>acelsus ha? suffici5tly describ$ 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum4 ,s t if "o melt unfix$ ,metals ) ,gold & ,silv]1 & keep !m toge!r nev] s long 9 ! ,fire1 yet not)/&+ ! unfix$ ,metals1 _c be made fix$ by ! ,gold & ,silv]1 b e ( !m w\ld aga9 be f\nd 9 ! ,exam51 z !y 7 be=e4 ,b if "o ,metal %\ld make ! o!r bett]1 !y ought to be spiritually conjoyn$1 & s ! ,_s ( "o ,metal w improve ! o!r4 ,= all ,philosoph]s te/ifie1 t ! ,metals mu/ fir/ be r$uc$ to _! fir/ ,matt]1 t is1 !y mu/ be br\ght into a spiritual be+1 be=e !y c be transmut$ into m ,noble1 by ,art4 ,b :i* way all ,metals are to be spiritualiz$1 & br\ght to _! fir/ ,matt]1 is taught 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 lately publi%$1 z also 9 ! ,sev5? "p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 & its ,app5dix4 ,n[ if "o w\ld ,meliorate1 or improve1 ! imp]fect ,metals1 ! imp]fect combu/ible ,sulphur mu/ fir/ be ,sep>at$ f !m1 t only ! pure/ & incombu/ible "p1 viz4 ! incombu/ible ,sulphur may rema92 :i* may be done by sev]al ways2 z by ,di/illation1 & ,rectification1 & also by ,adu/ion1 & ,combu/ion1 9 :i* no?+ p]i%e?1 b ! combu/ible & unpr(itable "p3 ,b ! incombu/ible ,oyl /ill rema9s1 & do? n p]i% by ! ,fire2 & also by ,solutions1 ,di/illations & ,rectifications1 all ! unpr(itable ,feces ( ! ,metals are sep>at$1 & !re rema9s only ! clean ,qu9tess5ce ( ! ,metals1 :i* are sep>at$ & advanc$ into a conc5trat$ ,m$ic9e4 ,?is ,sep>ation ( ! unpr(itable & combu/ible ,sulphur1 f ! incombu/ible1 z ,old ,philosoph] ha? notably express$ 9 ^! ,v]ses4 ,e/ impossibile1 ,sulphur s9e ,flamma del]e1 ,calcis adu/ibile1 quod pr/at fossa ,m9]4 ,sulphur impure1 we c't blot out1 ,till ,circl+ ,flames play r\nd ab\t ,our ,o>s & ,calces2 = !n !y ,?is subtil ,fire =?) obey4 ,"h ! ,philosoph] tells u1 t e combu/ible ,sulphur1 may be burnt1 & r$uc$ into no?+1 b no o!rwise1 ?an by a k9dl$ & combu/ible ,fire1 by ^: ,flame no?+ t is good1 b only ! sup]flu\s & noxi\s ,sulphur by :i* all ! inf]i\r ,metals are de/roy$1 is tak5 away4 ,& !re=e ju/ly reput$ imp]fect1 z long1 & z (t51 until ?is unpr(itable ,sulphur is tak5 away f !m1 ei!r ,p>ticul>ly1 by ,dissolv+ & ,coagulat+1 ,di/ill+ & ,rectify+1 or else by an ,univ]sal fix$ ,m]cury by projection1 by :i* means ! hurtful combu/ible ,sulphur is fix$1 &1 )\t ,combu/ion1 transmut$ into a nobl] ,metal4 ,= ?is is v possible1 t any combu/ible ,sulphur1 by an easie way & small ,*>ge1 & 9 a %ort "t1 viz4 9 "o day1 ,p>ticul>ly1 may be s fix$1 & made con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 t1 )\t be+ burnt1 x may be able to endure ! /ronge/ ,fire1 ! :i* is h&l$ m at l>ge1 9 my ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals4 ,f h5ce x foll[s1 t no imp]fect ,metal c be transmut$1 ) ,pr(it1 into a ,p]fect1 be=e x be free'd f its combu/ible ,sulphur1 :i* may be done sev]al ways4 ,n[1 he :o ha? a m9d to get any good out ( ! imp]fect ,metals1 mu/ le>n h[ to sep>ate _! unpr(itable ,sulphur1 ei!r by "o means or o!r1 z ,i h suffici5tly taught4 ,= 9 ?is1 viz4 9 ! ,sep>ation ( ! combu/ible ,sulphur1 f ! incombu/ible1 consi/s ! :ole ,art2 :i* e "o ought to att5d )\t o!r ?\ghts4 ,n[ aft] we h und]/ood out ( ?is ,!ory1 9 :at ! ,melioration ( ! ,metals consi/s1 or h[ x mu/ be effect$1 x is necess>y to "k ! exact ,practice1 or ,process1 z ! ,op]ations succe$ "o ano!r3 ,= to ?is "w belongs1 n only ,di/illation & ,rectification1 to sep>ate ! pure f ! impure1 b also ! mo/ subtil & clean p>ts1 aft] !y are sep>at$ f _! ,feces1 mu/ be made fix$1 subtil]1 & con/ant1 viz41 s con/ant1 t ! ,corrod+ 1 may n ov]come !m1 b aga9/ 8 ,w1 leave !m con/ant ^u ! ,cupel4 ,?is is "o ( ! greate/ ,secrets 9 ,al*ymy1 yet tak5 notice ( b by few1 & !re=e few !re are :o reap any ,pr(it4 ,= ! greate/ "p ( ,op]ators are p]suad$1 t if !y _h b ,r$ ,metallick ,t9ctures1 t !y c\ld imm$iately t+e ) !m1 b 9 ! end !y h und]/ood1 t m ?an unfix$ ,t9ctures are requir$4 ,x is an easie ,matt]1 to make ,r$ ,t9ctures out ( ,/ones & ,metals3 ,b ^! are n p]man5t on ! ,cupel1 )\t true ,fixation1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s call ,p]petuation 9 ! ,fire4 ,no?+ 9 ! ,_w c t+e1 s t ! t+$ ,metal c endure ! ,cupel1 z long z ! ,t9cture is /ill ,metallick4 ,= :atsoev] is made out ( ,metals1 & by a /rong ,fire may aga9 be r$uc$ into a ,metal1 _c be call$ a true ,t9cture1 = :atsoev] yet conta9s a combu/ible ,sulphur1 p]i%e? ^u ! ,cupel ) ,saturn1 & no?+ abides1 b :at is totally depriv$ ( t4 ,= ev5 ! ,saturn conta9s mu* combu/ible ,sulphur1 !re=e he s readily acts ^u ,sulphure\s ,metals1 & draws !m ) himself 9 to ! ,cupel1 :i* he _c d to ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b because we also "k ?is1 t :5 by ! help ( common fix$ ,gold1 a combu/ible & fugaci\s ,sulphur is well unit$ & fix$1 t ! combu/ible ,sulphur adh]es s closely to ! fix$ ,gold1 t x also rema9s fix$ ) x1 & c nev] be sep>at$ f x4 ,n[1 if ! weight & proportion be well adju/$1 !n ! fix$ ,sulphur ent]s ) ! ,gold into ,lune1 & ,t+e? x into con/ant ,gold4 ,b if ! conjunction ( ! ,sulphur & ,gold1 be n well made1 or too mu* ( ! ,sulphur be put to ! ,gold1 x takes away ! ,+ress ( ! ,gold1 s t x rema9s ) ! ,saturn1 & _c ent] ! ,silv]4 ,x is also to be obs]v$1 t if ! ,sulphur ( 1 or be legitimately unit$ ) 1 & yet be n kept long en\gh toge!r1 x w produce no good2 & !re=e ! ,transmutation ( ,metals is n s easie a ?+1 z _m imag9e2 x is n en\gh to make a ,t9cture2 to fix x1 is m2 & to give an ,+ress1 is h>de/ ( all4 ,& ^! ?ree ?+s ought to be well kn[n1 if "o w\ld effect any good 9 ! ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,n[ t we may f>!r he>1 :i* way ,t9ctures may be drawn out ( ! ,r$ ,metals1 fix$1 & made con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 & h[ to give !m an ,+ress1 ,i h und]tak5 to ,reveal to ! ,lov]s ( ,art4 ,& none ne$s to d\bt1 b :at ,i "h ,write are my own ,inv5tions1 :i* ,i h n only once or twice1 b _m times exp]im5t$1 & always f\nd good1 al?\gh 9 small quantities1 provid$ no accid5t ha? h9d]$ me4 ,if a ,glass break 9 ! lab\r1 or a ,crucible runs out1 by :i* "o suff]s loss1 t is n to be acc\nt$ a loss1 because x comes by accid5t & n f ! ,art1 & !re=e n to be imput$ to ! ,art4 ,if an ,art be nev] s well describ$1 & an ,unskilful ,workman int]m$dle ) x1 ! ,"w may be easily spoil$1 & !re=e ! fault _c ju/ly be *>g$ ^u ! ,art1 z x is too (t5 done4 ,i %all "h acquit my self ( ?is unju/ *>ge1 if out ( a good ,int5tion ,i "h discov] ! ,art1 z ,i h (t5 done1 )\t conceal+ any ,manual ,op]ation1 & h]eaft] %all n c>e :at ,ill ,m5 say or judge ( x1 if any "o1 ?r\gh 8 want ( ,skill1 %\ld lose 8 lab\r4 ,i "h ,write no?+1 b :at ,i h (t5 done my self1 & f\nd good2 = :at %\ld move me to publi% any false ?+1 t might s$uce o!rs to lab\r 9 va91 ev5 :5 ,i am ready to dye8 ,i nev] s\ght any ,pr(it by any ( my ,writ+s1 no1 n :5 ,i 0 "y1 & might h occasion = x4 ,& n[1 :5 bo? my ,feet are 9 a mann] 9 ! ,grave1 & ,i am c]ta9 n to live mu* long]1 al?\gh ,i am he>t-:ole1 nor f9d ,i any dol\r ab\t me1 yet my ,limbs be+ weak1 ,i am =c$ to keep 9 my ,b$1 :]e ,i ,write ?is4 ,i say1 ,:y %\ld ,i1 s ne> my end1 write any ?+ hurtful to my ,s\l8 ,i write ?is = my f>ewel1 to d good to ! ,_w1 ev5 z ! ,swan1 :5 %e is ne> h] dea?1 s+s a pleasant ,song1 & su* ,i w\ld t e "o %\ld take ^! my la/ ,writ+s to be4 ,b if x %all please ,god1 ,i hope ?is w n be ! la/2 :i* is only a small ,"w1 to %ew ! probability & v]ity ( ! ,transmutation ( ,metals1 & to help ,skilful ,*ymi/s to great ,ri*es4 ,b if ,god %all yet sp>e my ,life1 ,i %all write ( high] matt]s1 & %ew su* a light to ! bl9d ,_w1 z ha? n yet be5 reveal$ by any ,man4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ,i desire ! ,+5i\s v well to consid] ?is p>ticul>1 & to try 8 ,=tune1 e ?+ is easie to be done1 & ne$s no beat+ ( ! ,bra91 = all ! lab\r is cle>ly laid d[n1 )\t any res]ve1 !re=e ,i w\ld h none be s arrogant1 z to impute ! fault to me1 if he miss 8 ,int5tion1 b r to himself1 ?r\gh 8 own unskilfulness or neglig5ce4 ,yet ?is is also to be consid]$1 ,t sometimes a true skilful & dilig5t ,op]ator _c imitate an easie ?+1 be+ h9d]$ by ! ,almighty1 :o = c]ta9 ,reasons keeps 8 ,h& ov] x1 & w n let e ,man gr[ ,ri*4 ,n[ foll[s ! ,fundam5tal ,process1 h[ to make good ,gold out if ,silv]1 ) pr(it1 & h[ to sep>ate1 aft] a p>ticul> mann]1 good ,gold & ,silv]1 out ( ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,t9 & ,lead4 4 ,a p\nd ( ,/eel ,wi]1 m or less1 accord+ z y w beg9 y\r ,"w 9 a great] or less] quantity1 dissolve x 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 filt] ! ,dissolution1 & ab/ract ! ,phlegm f ! ,solution1 9 ,s&1 = 9 ! ,ab/raction !re w come ov] no acidity1 7because ! ,m>s holds x aft] a ,magnetick mann]7 b yet ?is is n )\t virtue1 = x c>ries ov] ) x self a v subtle ,m>tial ,_s1 ( :i* a little put into ones ,m\?1 p5etrates ! ,tongue1 s t ! ta/e !re( rema9s long aft]4 ,& ?is p5etrat+ ta/e & smell1 is no?+ else b ! mo/ subtle ,n>cotick ,sulphur ( ,m>s1 :i* is set at lib]ty 9 ! ,solution1 & c>ri$ ov] ) ! sweet ,wat]1 9 ! deflegm+4 ,x do? wond]s 9 ,int]nal ,ob/ructions2 & ,ext]nally x ease? all ,pa9s1 because x is ,n>cotick & ,/upefactive2 ,x s]ve? = ,physicians & ,*yrurgeons 9 _m cases1 b because ,i h already writt5 ( ?is1 ,i ne$ n "h repeat x4 ,& ?is y ought to note1 t y draw n (f ! ,phlegm to dryness1 b ! ,solution ( mu/ rema9 9 =m ( an ,oyl4 ,?is sweet ,oyl ( is ! ,opake ,tree ( ,virgil1 f :i* he ha? taught u to pluck its ,gold5 ,bran*es1 & h[ ?is is to be done1 he ha? also obscurely h9t$1 b ,i "h publi% x pla9ly4 ,virgil sai?1 t ^? ,gold5 ,bran*es are ! gift ( ,pros]p9a1 b :at 0 to be und]/ood by ?is ,pros]p9a1 :i* ! ,hea!ns h said to be ! ,wife ( ,pluto1 is n "h express$1 b only ?is1 t ?is ,gold5 ,bran* 0 ,consecrat$ to ! ,goddess ,juno4 ,he t w h ! f\ndation ( ^? ,hea!ni% ,gods1 _c bett] accompli% 8 ,desire1 ?an by ,read+ ! la/ ,edition ( ! ,diction>y ( ,eight ,languages1 writt5 by ,ambrosius ,callep9e1 = !re he w f9d _m curi\s secrets ( ! ,anci5t ,poets illu/rat$4 ,n[ conc]n+ ,pros]p9a1 _m ,philosoph]s & ,*ymi/s und]/& ! ,corrosive ,oyl or ,butt] ( ,antimony1 ( :i* ,i h already made m5tion1 al?\gh obscurely1 9 my ,treatise ,de ,sale ,philosophorum1 b %all "h give x y m pla9ly4 ,n[1 x accord+ to a due weight1 y put "s ( ?is ,pros]p9a to ! ,solution ( ,m>s1 & unite !m well toge!r1 & !n di/il ?is mixture by a ,glass ,retort well ,coat$1 !re fir/ comes ov] a c]ta9 unpr(itable ,humidity1 !n a :ite ,oyl ( ,antimony1 :i* is to be kept by x self1 & :5 y see yell[ drops beg9 to fall1 y mu/ !n *ange y\r ,receiv]1 !n give a /rong] ,fire1 & ! ,pros]p9a br+s ov] ) x self ! ,t9cture ( ,m>s1 z r$ z ,blood4 ,?is ,blood-r$ ,oyl ( ,m>s & ,antimony is ! ,gold5 ,bran*1 pluck$ f ! obscure ,tree1 :i* may easily be fix$ into a p>ticul> ,t9cture1 z we %all he> anon4 ,n[ :5 y h pull$ "o ,gold5 ,bran*1 y may also pluck a second & ?ird1 = !y w easily foll[4 ,z = ! mann] ( pluck+ m su* ,gold5 ,bran*es1 x is ?us3 ,y mu/ dissolve ! rema9+ ) ,_s ( ,salt1 & !re w rema9 _m ,feces1 b ! ,solution w be cle>] & bett] ?an ! fir/1 al?\gh less 9 quantity3 ,n[1 aft] 7z ,i told y be=e7 y h put to x ! due quantity ( ,butt] ( ,antimony1 = :i* purpose t :i* came ov] 9 ! fir/ ,di/illation w well s]ve1 & :5 y h driv5 ?is ov] by a ,retort z be=e1 ! ,pros]p9a aga9 br+s ov] m ( ! ,t9cture 9 a ,blood-r$ ,oyl1 :i* may z ! fir/1 be fix$ into a ,t9cture4 ,aft] ?is mann] y may pluck _m ,bran*es1 "o aft] ano!r1 b x is n conv5i5t1 because ! ,solution ( ,m>s is dim9i%$ by e ,di/illation1 & at l5g? y\r ,bran*es w\ld be v small1 !re=e x is bett] :5 y h pluck$ ! fir/ ,bran*1 s g to ano!r ,tree1 & !reto pluck a ,gold5 ,bran*1 = ! ,tree is n s preci\s1 & y may collect ! ,trees f :i* y h pull$ ! ,bran*es1 & dissolve !m 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 & !n pluck f !m m ,bran*es4 ,pros]p9a ha? le>n$ ?is spoil+ & be>+ away1 ( h] ,husb& ,pluto1 = he /ole ,pros]p9a f h] ,p>5ts1 & c>ri$ h] ) him into ,hell1 & made h] 8 ,wife4 ,n4 ,b4 ,pluto c>ri$ ,pros]p9a into ,hell1 b ,pros]p9a do? ! contr>y1 c>ry+ ! dead ,bodies & ,s\ls out ( ,hell4 ,= %e ha? h] ,orig9al only f ! ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w1 :i* ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w h p[] to c>ry ! ,s\ls ( ! dead ,bodies out ( ,hell1 z y may see 9 ! ,books ( ,philosoph]s :i* say4 ,sal ,spiritus ,mundi1 ducunt ,anima ,mortuorum ex ,orco4 ,! ,salt & ,_s ( ! ,_w1 br+ ! ,s\ls ( ! ,dead out ( ,hell4 ,let ?is suffice conc]n+ ! br++ ov] ! ,metallick ,s\ls or ,t9ctures1 :i* is done by ,pros]p9a4 ,b !re is yet o!r ways to draw out ! ,t9ctures ( ,metals out ( ,r$ ,bodies1 & !y are *iefly to be _h by means ( our secret ,sal ,armoniack 9 a f> great] quantity1 ?an by ! help ( ,pros]p9a1 :i* is some:at tr\blesome1 b yet ^! are m easily & p]fectly acquir$ by our ,alcahe/4 ,n[1 aft] we h he>d h[ to draw ,t9ctures out ( ,metals & ,m9]als by ! help ( ,pros]p9a1 x is fur!r necess>y to "k h[ to fix ^? ,volatile ,t9ctures1 s t !y may n only endure ! /ronge/ ,fire1 to :i* !y may easily be br\ght1 b t is n en\gh1 !y mu/ be made s fix$1 t ! ,corrod+ ,saturn may n h p[] to injure !m ^u ! ,cupel2 if t be n done1 ^! ,t9ctures c pr(it no?+ to ,metals4 ,i h se5 v _m :o v well "k1 h[ to ,extract ,t9ctures out ( ,m>s1 ,v5us1 ,vitriol & ,antimony1 b !y want$ ! ,fixation1 ! p]petuation ^u ! ,cupel1 & also ,+ress1 & !re=e !y c\ld d no?+ ) !m4 ,^! foll[+ anci5t ,v]ses are read by _m1 b und]/ood by few1 viz4 ,fixum si solves1 faciesque vol>e solutum volucrem figes1 faciet te viv]e tutum4 ,if ?\ dissolve t :i* is fix$1 & r5d] x ,volatile1 ,& aga9 fix ! ,volatile1 ?\ %alt n want4 ,we h proce$$ accord+ to ?is ,v]se1 9 mak+ ! fix$ ,iron ,volatile1 al?\gh we h n yet aga9 r5d]$ ! ,volatile fix$ & con/ant ^u ! ,cupel4 ,! ,fixation requires b little ,art1 s t x may abide ! ,fire1 b to make x abide ! ,cupel is a great ,art1 & _c be done by idle talk+1 b by a fundam5tal k1 )\t :i* all is 9 va94 ,n[ conc]n+ ! ,fixation ( ^? ,volatile ,t9ctures1 s z to abide ! ,cupel1 ,i h 7?anks to ,god7 (t5 exp]im5t$1 & h already communicat$ to "s :o are ,curi\s1 out ( k9dness1 ^: success ,i d n yet "k4 ,?is ,fixation _c be effect$ )\t ,common ,gold1 = :5 ,gold 9 a liquid =m accord+ to a due proportion1 is mix$ & radically conjoyn$ ) ! ,t9cture1 & ca/ into ,hell to ,pluto1 & ,pluto f9ds 8 de> ,consort deeply 9 love ) ! ,anima ( ,m>s1 or ?is ,beautiful ,h]maphroditical ,y\?1 he burns ) ,jeal\sie1 s t he b5ds !m s close toge!r1 z !y c nev] aft]w>ds be p>t$ by ,saturn4 ,b :]esoev] "o ( ^! ?ree goe?1 drawe? ! o!r two ) x4 ,& because !y are also con/antly toge!r1 z if x 7 "o ,_s & ,t9cture unit$ to ! fix$ ,body ( ,gold1 !re=e !y h an easie admittance into ! ,*amb] ( ! ,que5 ,diana2 = ,diana do? by no means %ut out h] de>e/ ,k+ ,apollo1 b will+ly admits him1 & !re=e %e is recomp5s$ ) all ! ,treasures :i* he ha? receiv$ f 8 true & ,w>like ,s]vant1 ,m>s3 ,& ( ?is1 by ,neptunes help1 %e ha? made h] self a glori\s & con/ant ,r$ ,g>m5t1 :i* nei!r ,wat] nor ,fire1 nor ! old & envi\s ,saturn c spoil h] (4 ,"h ,i h ,fundam5tally describ$ ! ,fixation ( ! ,m>tial & ,antimonial ,t9cture1 cle>ly )\t any res]vation1 yet some:at enigmatically1 accord+ to ! mann] ( ! ,poets4 ,he t do? b a little consid]1 _c fail1 b mu/ compreh5d x1 if he ha? b a mod]ate ,capacity1 except ,god %all prohibite him4 ,n[ let u fur!r see1 :at may be fur!r done ) our ,r$ ,oyl ( 1 & 1 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy4 ,:5 we p[r ^u ?is ,oyl our ,alcahe/1 & aga9 draw (f ! ,liquor by a ,retort ) a g5tle heat1 & at l5g? give a /rong] ,fire1 ! mo/ subtle & cleane/ "p ( ! ,t9cture w come ov]1 & ! grosse/ "p w rema9 beh9d1 :i* is an ,univ]sal ,purge4 ,! subtle "p1 may yet be made pur] & nobl] by ,rectification1 & ?is y may aft]w>ds dulcify f its ,salt1 & dry ! ,anima ,m>tis & ,antimonij1 !n put x into a ,glass1 & ) an easie ,s&-,fire melt x into a ,r$ ,/one1 = ?is ,/one melts z easily z ,wax1 & ha? z easie ,+ress into all ,metals1 z ,oyl ha? into dry ,lea!r4 ,?is ,/one ha? n its equal1 = x is bett] ?an ! ,fire-,/one ( ,basilius1 x is bett] ?an ,butl]s ,/one1 to :i* ,helmont ha? ascrib$ su* ,wond]s4 ,( ?is ,/one & its incr$ible ,virtues1 :i* x %ews 9 ,physick1 ,i %all treat at l>ge 9 ! foll[+ ,treatise4 ,?is ,treatise %all ,disc\rse ( ?ree unkn[n ,fires1 & ,/ones3 ,fir/ ( ! secret ,fire ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 :i* is call$ ! ,fire ( ,artephius1 by ,virtue ( :i* secret fire1 is g5]at$ ! vegetable1 ,animal & ,m9]al /one ( ,philosoph]s1 & also p>ticul>ly out ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 _! ,qu9tess5ce1 or highe/ ,p[]1 )\t ! help ( any common ,fire1 )\t ,furnace1 ,glasses1 or any o!r kn[n ,*ymical ,in/rum5ts1 is to be obta9$ 9 a few h\rs1 )\t any ,lab\r or ,co/3 ,& also ?+s incr$ible & unhe>d ( are by x br\ght to pass2 ( :i* great ,secret1 no ,philosoph] ha? hi!rto made ! lea/ m5tion2 z ! be=e cit$ ,treatise w suffici5tly te/ifie4 ,! second ,fire is l to x1 viz4 ! same ) :i* ! ,israelites 9 old "t did set fire to _! ,sacrifices1 :i* _! ,prie/s1 :5 !y 7 to g into ! ,babyloni% ,captivity1 did hide 9 a dry hole 9 ! ,e>?2 & _m ye>s aft]1 :5 !y 7 releas$ f _! ,captivity1 & return$1 !y f\nd n a ,fire1 b in/ead ( x a ,visc\s wat]1 :i* !y p\r$ ^u _! ,sacrifice1 & x k9dl$ x1 z well z if x _h be5 done by ! secret heav5ly fire1 ( :i* y may read m 9 ! ,maccabeus4 ,?is secret fire ( ! ,anci5t ,caldeans is also comp>able to ! !real fire1 ( :i* ,meteors1 ,?und] & ,lightn+ are g5]at$1 & also ! ,?und]bolts !mselves1 :i* are ca/ d[n ^u ! ,e>?1 to ! great a/oni%m5t ( ,mank9d4 ,h]mes ha? v well said1 t :at is above is also bel[1 :i* is prov$ by ! secret ,fire ( ! ,caldeans4 ,= by a light1 pla9 & *eap ,art1 "o may easily produce ! same ,lightn+ fire1 toge!r ) ! ,?und]1 "h ^u ,e>?2 ( :i* ! foll[+ ,book %all treat m fully4 ,& !re=e to t ,i ref] ! ,read]4 ,i c\ld n b "h t\* a little at ^! ?ree ,pr9cipal ,fires1 by :i* are g5]at$ ! ?ree *ief ,jewels ( ! ,_w1 t ! ,enquir] aft] ! ,wisdom ( ,god may "k1 :at great ,my/]ies ( ,god are to be imp>t$ h]eaft] to ! ungrateful ,_w1 be=e ,i publi% ?is ,book ( ,fires & ,/ones4 ,n[ to return to our p>ticul>1 & see by :at means our ,r$ ,oyl ( ,m>s & ,antimony may be ,coagulat$1 aft] a ne>] way1 into a t++ ,/one1 ) :i* ,silv] p>ticul>ly1 ) all o!r inf]i\r ,metals1 may be ,meliorat$1 t out ( !m may be _h good ,gold & ,silv] ) pr(it4 ,& also1 h[ by x ! ,t9ctures ( ,/ones1 bo? noble & ignoble1 may be drawn out ( !m1 & aft] ! ,t9cture is drawn out1 to incorporate x ) ,silv]1 & ,col\r x4 ,& also1 all preci\s ,/ones exalt$ 9 _! natural ,col\r1 & if _! ,col\r be too high1 x may be dim9i%$1 & ! ,/one r5dr$ m preci\s1 & h[ ?is is to be done1 ! foll[+ ,practice w reveal4 ,! second & easi] way1 h[ to br+ our t++ ,r$ ,oyl ( ,m>s & ,antimony into an h>d1 sweet1 & n ,corrosive ,/one1 is ?is4 ,9 ! =ego+ ,app5dix1 ,i h said some:at ( ! ,coagulation ( ! %>p ,spirits1 ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 & h prov$1 t su* ,coagulation is to be made by ! help ( ,old1 cold & dry ,saturn1 b because ,i did n !re decl>e1 h[ x is to be effect$1 ,i ?9k fit to d x "h1 & x is ?us4 ,all ,liquors or moi/ ?+s1 if !y are to be dry$1 !n ! moi/ure mu/ be drawn (f f ! ?ick] "p by an easie heat1 & !n ! ?ick] "p rema9s by x self1 & is us$ accord+ to its ,appropriation1 z we "k1 t ,aloes1 ,myrrh1 ,opium1 & all o!r ,gums & ,juices 7 ?9 at ! fir/1 & 7 inspissat$ into concrete ,juices1 by ! ,sun or ,fire4 ,x is true1 su* an ,inspissation ( vegetable ,juices is easily done 9 ?is mann]2 b ,m9]al di/ill$ ,spirits1 & ,corrosive ,oyls1 _c be ?us dry$1 = !y w endure heat1 b if y give too great a heat1 !y w fly away & n be ?ickn$1 z y may see 9 ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 :i* by x self c nev] be dry$1 al?\gh x be nev] s long kept 9 heat4 ,b if y w h x dry1 y mu/ add some?+ to x :i* is m ?an dry1 & ha? also p[] to exsiccate moi/ure4 ,we see 9 ! bak+ ( ,bread1 :5 we put wat] to ! ,fl\r1 & mix !m toge!r to make ,d\gh1 & ( t bake ,bread1 t ! ,fl\r1 al?\gh x be dry1 yet x _c reta9 ) x self ! ,wat]1 9 a hot ,ov51 = t p]fectly flies away f ! ,meal by ! heat1 & if ! ,fire be encreas$1 all ! moi/ure w\ld be gone1 & only ! ,meal rema9 9 =m ( a dry ,e>?1 hav+ q lo/ ! =m ( ,bread1 because ! ,meal 0 n radically unit$ ) ! wat]1 & !re=e !y c\ld n endure ! heat toge!r4 ,if "o take a dry ,e>?1 ,s& or ,p[d] ( a ,/one1 & put wat] to x1 ! dry ,e>? w imbibe ! wat]1 & to ! ,eye r$uce x into ,e>?1 b ?is is n con/ant4 ,= if y di/il ?is ,e>? by a ,retort1 all ! add$ wat] w aga9 come ov]1 & leave ! ,e>? alone1 b ?is is to be und]/ood ( common wat]4 ,b suppose1 "o %\ld add a heavy ,m9]al wat] z ol4 ,vitrioli to a dry ,e>?1 & %\ld commit ?is mixture to ! ,fire1 9 hopes1 t ! dry ,e>? %\ld reta9 ) x self ! ,corrosive ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 & also r$uce x into a dry ,e>?1 x w\ld prove a mi/ake1 = ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 9 a suffici5t heat1 w\ld :olly =sake ! ,e>?1 because ! ,e>? is dead1 & ha? no ,sympa!tick1 or ,magnetick p[]1 to conjoyn x self radically ) ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 s z to rema9 toge!r con/ant 9 ! ,fire2 b su* an ,e>?1 :i* by an innate ,love draws ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol to x self1 & endures ) x 9 heat1 or cold )\t ,sep>ation1 mu/ proce$ f ! same ,orig9al ) x1 = e ?+ loves its l1 & hate? :at is unlike to x4 ,n[1 because ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol proce$s f a ,m9]al k9d1 !re=e x loves ! ,metals1 b no common ,e>? or ,/ones1 = x ha? no aff9ity ) !m4 ,n[ if ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol be to be conv]t$ into an h>d ,m9]al /one1 x mu/ be done by its l1 to wit1 by ,metals1 & by su* ,metals z are mo/ ne>ly relat$ to x1 viz4 ! ,metals t are yet imp]fect1 = all ,metals & ,m9]als proce$ f ! same ,root1 & !re=e !y all love "o ano!r1 yet "o ,metal loves ,oyl ( ,vitriol m ?an ano!r1 & ! immature ,metals1 bett] ?an ! ripe ones4 ,= al?\gh ,gold & ,silv] also love ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 yet !y d x by ,compulsion1 & n out ( true ,love1 = !y are v difficultly dissolv'd by x1 because !y h put (f _! vitriolick ,nature 9 _! ,fixation3 ,on ! contr>y1 ,m>s & ,v5us h n yet s done1 & !re=e !y easily assume ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 & are dissolv$ by x1 because x 0 driv5 out ( _! ,body by ! =ce ( ,fire1 !re=e "o might say1 t ,m>s & ,v5us 7 ! true ,metals1 & easie/ to ,coagulate ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol & ,antimony1 & to fix !m into a ,/one1 yet ?is is n s1 = ,m>s & ,v5us are ( a gross ,nature1 & h too mu* unpr(itable ,e>?1 :i* may easily be se5 by _! difficult melt+ 9 ! ,fire4 ,!n :at is to be done8 ,%all ,saturn or ,jupit] d x1 bo? :i* are ( an easie ,fusion8 ,or %all ,m]cury d x1 :i* is always ,liquid8 ,i answ]1 t ,m]cury _c ,coagulate1 nor make fix$1 because he himself is n fix$1 nor ,coagulat$4 ,nei!r c ,jupit] d x1 = al?\gh he is fluxible & dry1 yet he is easily transmutable by a small ,fire1 into an influxible ,e>?1 :i* _c aga9 be r$uc$ into a fluxible ,metallick ,body3 ,:at !n1 %all despis$ ,saturn d x1 7may "o ask7 :o is unfix$ himself8 & :i* way is x !n possible = him to fix a ,body1 :i* is m fluid ?an himself8 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t ! ,fixity is n ! only cause ( ! ,coagulation ( ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 = !n ?is ,coagulation might be easie/ p]=m$1 by ,gold & ,silv]1 :i*1 yet is n done1 & !re=e ?is ,coagulation ( ,corrosive ,spirits mu/ be done by dry ,metallick ,subjects4 ,n[ we "k v well1 t among all ! ,metals ,saturn is ! drie/1 ( :i* ,p>acelsus writes v well 9 8 ,book ( ,vexations1 :i* ,i h already all$g$1 & confirm$ 9 ! =ego+ ,app5dix1 viz4 ,ph>macopa ,spagyr4 ,p>s #g4 ,x is also true1 t a bett] ,coagulator1 ( all ,corrosive ,m9]al ,spirits _c be f\nd1 ?an old1 cold1 & dry ,saturn2 = by 8 great dryness he ,coagulate? ! moi/ ,m9]al ,spirits2 by 8 great innate sweetness1 he dulcifies all ,corrosives2 & by 8 fluxible ,sulphur1 he r5d]s all influxible ,metallick ,subjects1 fluxible4 ,n[ we ne$ no?+ m to our ,r$ ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ,m>s & ,antimony1 b t x be ,coagulat$ into a h>d1 sweet & fusile ,/one1 :i* ,coagulation c only be done by ,saturn1 & by no o!r ,metal or ,m9]al1 :i* ,i h suffici5tly prov$ 9 ! be=e m5tion'd ,app5dix1 & also 9 my ,book ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals4 ,n[ we h suffici5tly und]/ood1 t ! ,coagulation & ,dulcification ( our ,r$ ,corrosive ,oyl ( & into a fusile ,r$ ,/one1 c only be done by ! help ( ! ,old1 ,cold1 &1 ( all ,fools1 despis$ ,saturn4 ,conc]n+ ! ,nature & ,prop]ty ( ,saturn1 x w\ld n be "h amiss1 to say some:at ( x3 ,b because ,p>acelsus ha? already suffici5tly done x1 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum1 & ,i h already confirm$ x 9 ! =em5tion$ ,app5dix1 ,i ?9k x "h unnecess>y to add any m4 ,yet ,i _c =be> to say ?is1 t ,saturn naturally conta9s yet a good quantity ( ! ,corrosive ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 :i* do? n vani% 9 melt+1 nor _c be easi] p]ceiv$1 ?an :5 o!r ,metals are add$ to him ^u ! ,cupel1 h[ soon he swall[s !m1 & draws !m ) himself into ! ,cupel1 except ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* he _c t\*1 because !y h no radical ,communion ) him1 b are cleans$ by ,nature f _! sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 = ?is dev\r+ ,wolf ,saturn1 c consume no?+1 b ! combu/ible ,sulphur ( ,metals1 b ! incombu/ible fix$ ,sulphur & ,m]cury1 he _c t\*1 z appe>s 9 ,gold & ,silv]4 ,! anci5t ,philosoph]s pa9t$ ,saturn1 z an ,old ,man1 ) "o foot on a ,wood5 /ilt1 hav+ 9 "o h& a ,sy! or ,sickle1 & 9 8 o!r h& a ,*ild1 :i* he puts to 8 m\? to dev\r x4 ,by ?is !y w\ld intimate ! dev\r+ ,nature ( ,saturn1 :i* !y h also express$ 9 ^! ,words1 ,falx ejus ,mordax e/1 he ha? a %>p ,sickle1 bew>e ( him1 = he ha? no m]cy1 :i* ,i h f\nd to be true1 n only by ! ,cupel1 t he ,corrodes & eats ?r\gh !m1 = he ,corrodes ,s& & ,/ones1 & r$uce? !m into a transp>5t ,glass2 if he do? ?is by 8 own ,nature1 :at w he n d1 :5 8 ,sy! is :ett$ by ! ,corrosive ,oyl ( ,vitriol8 ,c]ta9ly he c d t5 times m3 ,i h exp]im5t$ x1 he t w "k x1 may also d ! same3 ,by him we wa% & cleanse common ,gold & ,silv] on ! ,cupel1 b t ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* is /ill hid 9 ! imp]fect ,metals1 z ,m>s1 ,v5us1 & ,jupit]1 z also 9 ! vile ,m9]als & ,/ones1 :i* is /ill closely ty$ to ! combu/ible ,sulphur1 "h ! common ,saturn is too weak & c make no ,sep>ation4 ,on ! contr>y1 ours c effect x v well1 & !re=e ,i comm5d him1 = aft] 8 ,sy! is :ett$ by ! ,corrosive ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 if !n "o h&le any ,metal1 or ,m9]al ) him 9 a ,crucible1 he w 9 a mom5t eat a hole ?r\gh x1 & run out2 ,nay1 if "o %\ld put two or ?ree ,crucibles "o into ano!r1 he w\ld d ! same1 b if "o ca/ some:at be=e him1 to satiate 8 ,wolf-l ,appetite1 !n he leaves ! ,crucibles :ole1 b do? :at ! ,arti/ w\ld h him1 & is us$ z a tame ,wolf1 dev\rs ! ,%eep no m1 b keeps !m f o!r dev\r+ ,wolves4 ,be=e ,i c\ld br+ him to t pass1 to prev5t 8 bit+1 ,i try$ _m sorts ( ,vessels to hold him1 nay ,i h put him ^u a ,te/ made ( bone ,a%es4 ',tis true1 he did n eat 91 b rema9$ fixt ^u ! ,cupel l ,silv]1 & w\ld n ,coppel1 by :i* ,i p]ceiv$1 t any common ,lead1 by help ( ! ,r$ ,oyl ( ,m>s & ,antimony1 may 9 a v %ort "t1 n only be r$uc$ into ,gold & ,silv]1 b also be fix$ into a true ,t9cture1 :i* ,i h suffici5tly %ewn 9 ! =ego+ ,app5dix1 t "s ( ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h made _! t++ ,/one out ( ,saturn4 ,b sett+ ?is aside1 because ,i yet nev] w5t s f>1 b ,i %\ld n ?9k x at all difficult1 to make an univ]sal ,t9cture1 to transmute all ! ,metals into p]fect ,gold & ,silv] out ( ,saturn1 ) ! ,r$ ,oyl ( & 1 if my weakness ( ,body w\ld p]mit4 ,b ,i conc]n n my self ab\t t1 b leave x to ^? t are y\ng]1 = ,i c easi] come to an univ]sal ,t9cture1 by ! help ( ! secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 ?an by ,saturn2 b 9 ! p>ticul> ,transmutation ( ,metals1 ,i h p]=m$ _m ?+s ) ! ,/one ( 1 z ! foll[+ ,practice %ewe?4 ,n[ foll[e? ! easie ,coagulation ( our ,r$ ,oyl ( ,m>s & ,antimony1 into a ,r$1 ,sweet1 & fluxible ,/one4 4 ,"s ,p\nds ( common ,lead1 melt x1 & p\r x out into a long ,+ot1 & rasp z mu* !re( z ne$ %all require2 take ( ?is a ,p\nd ( m1 & put x into a ,glass ,retort well coat$1 p\r to x half ! quantity ( ! ,r$ ,oyl ( & 1 set x 9 a ,s& ,cupel1 & give ,fire g5tly by degrees1 & !re w come ov] no ,r$ ,oyl1 b only a cle> & insipid ,wat]1 & all ! %>pness1 ) ! ,r$ ,t9cture1 w rema9 ) ! 4 ,if y break ! ,retort1 y w f9d no ,saturn1 b ?is ,r$1 ,t++1 & easie melt+ ,/one1 ( su* ,virtues z ,i h told y be=e4 ,n[ if y w make use ( ?is ,/one = ! p>ticul> ,meliorat+ ( ! inf]i\r ,metals1 z also = noble & ignoble ,/ones1 y mu/ p[d] x1 & mix x ) ! ,metallick ,a%es1 & melt !m1 & y w f9d ! good ,metal to be sep>at$ f ! re/1 ! unpr(itable "p1 & sup]flu\s ,sulphur1 w turn into dross1 & ! pur] "p w settle into a ,regulus1 :i* y mu/ bl[ (f ^u a ,cupple1 & y w f9d ! ,silv] & ,gold1 :i* our ,/one ha? sep>at$ out ( t ,metal2 = our ,/one ha? ?is ,nature1 to sep>ate 9 ! ,fire ! good f ! bad1 to turn ! ,good into a ,metall9e ,regulus1 & ! inf]i\r into ,dross4 ,= ,example1 ,i h a mixture ( ,metals conta9+ ,gold1 ,silv]1 ,v5us1 ,m>s & ,jupit] toge!r1 ,i granulate ?is mixture1 & mix !m ) our ,/one1 melt !m toge!r 9 a ,crucible1 our ,/one only spoils ! inf]i\r ,metals1 z 1 & 1 :i* x consumes into a ,dross1 b ! pur] z & x sep>ates f ?is ,dross1 & precipitates !m into a ,regulus4 ,b if ?is ,regulus %\ld n be f9e en\gh at ! fir/ melt+1 y mu/ ,cupel x ) ,lead1 nei!r do? all ! & come out ( ?is mixture at "o melt+1 b "s rema9s ) ! ,dross1 !re=e y mu/ aga9 put ?is into a ,crucible1 & put to x "s fil+s ( ,iron1 & s melt !m toge!r1 !n ! wild ,sulphur w be de/roy'd by ! 1 & s let ! ,gold & ,silv] fall by ,cupellation4 ,! ,dross y mu/ res]ve1 till y h en\gh to melt 9 a small ,w9d ,furnace1 & x w be aga9 r$uc$ into ,lead1 :i* y may aga9 use = ! same ,lab\r2 = ! ,r$uction ( ?is1 ,i h inv5t$ a peculi> small ,furnace1 :i* may be c>ri$ f place to place1 & also y may p\r out ! ,dross aft] x is melt$1 )\t break+ any ?+ ( ! ,furnace1 s t y may use x v (t51 be=e ! ,he>? w ne$ m5d+4 ,:at is "h said ( ! ,sep>at+ ( ,metallick mixtures1 ! same may also be und]/ood ( ^? ,mixtures1 :i* are yet 9 ! ,o>1 = ! ,o>s are z easily sep>at$ by our ,/one1 z ! ,metals4 ,?is is ! use ( our ,/one1 be=e its ,t9cture is yet fix$1 & !re=e n able to transmute into 4 ,pres5tly y %all also he>1 h[ x may be r5dr$ capable to transmute any ,silv]1 by ,degrees1 into good ,gold4 ,i ?9k x fit1 fir/ to say some:at1 h[ by ! help ( our ,/one "o may atta9 great ,pr(it f ,gems4 ,= ! ,gems h 9 !m fix$ ,t9ctures1 :i* our ,neptune c spoil !m (f & s incorporate !m ) ! nak$ ,diana1 to make h] a ,gold5 ,ve/1 :i* is done ?us3 ,! fragm5ts ( col\r$ ,gems1 viz4 ( ,granates1 ,rubies1 ,saphirs1 ,hyac9?s1 ,jaspis1 c4 put a little ( ^! into a good ,crucible1 & put to x ?ree times z mu* ( our ,/one1 cov] x well1 & melt x ^u ^? ,/ones1 & our ,/one draws out ! ,col\r ( ! ,gems1 & ,col\rs x self yet deep]4 ,) ?is ,r$ ,/one1 if any fil$ be mix$ ) x1 & melt$1 x draws ! fix$ ,t9cture to x & becomes ,gold51 s t 9 ! ,sep>ation x yeilds mu* ,gold1 ,n4 ,b4 ,! fitte/ ,silv] = ?is "w is1 t :i* is precipitat$ by out ( ,aqua ,=tis1 yet y may also use t1 :i* is precipitat$ by ,salt wat]4 ,if ! "w be well done1 ! ,gems w be :ite1 :i* y may use in/ead ( small ,diamonds1 = ! ,fire do? n take away _! h>dness1 ,n4 ,b4 ,if a ,man ha? ,skill en\gh to take away ! ,col\r f ! great ,gems1 z ,granates1 & ,hyac9?s1 he may acquire ,ri*es 9 a %ort "t2 = aft]w>ds y may t+e o!r :ite ,/ones into ,rubies1 by ! help ( ?is ,col\r1 b ?is ,lab\r requires an exp]i5c$ ,arti/1 b no ,pratl]3 ,& ?is is suffici5t = ?is "t1 he t delighte? 9 ^! ,arts may ,practise !m1 & try h[ ,god w prosp] him 9 x4 ,if he c b obta9 ! ,extract+ ( ! ,gems1 he ne$s no m1 = "o ,gem1 ( a ,dra91 is wor? m ?an sev]al ,ounces ( ,gold4 ,aft] we h briefly und]/ood1 h[ to make good ,pr(it ) our ,r$ coagulat$ ,oyl ( ,antimony & ,m>s1 be=e x is yet fix$1 ) ! imp]fect ,metals & ,gems3 ,y %all also he> :at x w d1 :5 fix$4 ,& ?is y mu/ "k1 t if a ,t9cture v well prep>$1 c endure melt+ 9 ! ,fire1 yet = all t1 x may n be acc\nt$ fix$2 = inasmu* z !y are made out ( unfix$ ,metals1 !y _c !mselves be fix$2 if "o %\ld object1 & say1 t ! ,t9cture 0 drawn out ( fix$ ,iron1 & !re=e x mu/ also be fix$1 al?\gh ! ,antimony 0 n fix$3 ,i answ]1 t ,iron _c be call$ fix$1 al?\gh x do? n fly 9 ! fire1 = ,saturn c /ill dev\r x1 b ?is only is to be reput$ fix$1 :i* endures ! ,cupel1 :i* nei!r nor do?4 ,!re=e ! ,t9ctures :i* are extract$ out ( !m1 _c endure ! ,cupel be=e !y are made fix$4 ,= :i* reason ! highly exp]i5c$ ,philosoph] ,p>acelsus tells u1 t we mu/ n take common ,iron to draw our ,t9cture1 b su* z _c be aga9 r$uc$ into ,iron1 :i* we mu/ seek 9 ! gre5 & blue ,scori1 out ( :i* ,iron ha? be5 melt$ by ! /r5g? ( ,fire1 & are ca/ away4 ,because ! ,iron1 & also e imp]fect ,metal1 conta9e? two sorts ( ,sulphur1 viz4 a combu/ible1 & incombu/ible2 ! combu/ible is melt$ by a /rong ,fire1 into a dead ,glass1 b ! incombu/ible rema9s unhurt1 hidd5 9 ! said ,glass1 & may be drawn out ( x by ,art1 & br\ght into a ,t9cture1 t w endure ! ,cupel4 ,i c\ld cite ,p>acelsus = sev]al o!r ?+s1 because he writes v hone/ly1 b x is n "h conv5i5t4 ,x w\ld be v well1 if "s "o w\ld repr9t ?is ,treatise1 = x is out ( ,pr9t1 t ! way to ! ,tru? might be %ewn to !m t err4 ,& if none w d x1 ,i %all d x my self1 = x is comm5dable to pres]ve a light$ ,c&le1 & n suff] x to g out4 ,?is is en\gh ( ! ,fixation ( ,p>acelsus1 :i* is done by ! great /r5g? ( common fire4 ,n[ we w also he>1 h[ ?is ,fixation may be effect$ by an artificial moi/ fire1 mu* easi] ?an by ! =m]4 ,9 my ,treatise lately publi%$ ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals1 ,i h taught h[ any combu/ible ,sulphur may be fix$ 9 a v few h\rs1 s t no ,fire c any m hurt x4 ,n[ if su* a quick ,fixation ( combu/ible ,sulphur1 c be done ) a moi/ ,fire1 z ,i h %ewn x may 9 ! said ,treatise1 :at may n be done1 by ! same ,fire 9 ! m fix$ ,metals1 su* z ,iron8 ,i h also %ewn 9 ! same place1 t 1 z well z common 1 may be made fix$ 9 few h\rs1 ,i h also said t & common 1 s fix$ h no +ress into ,metals4 ,aft] t1 ,i h also taught1 h[ to procure ?is +ress by common ,gold1 if ! ,gold & ! ,sulphur be unit$1 & !n a fix+ ,aqua ,=tis drawn f !m1 t !n x c nev] be sep>at$ f ! ,gold1 b t ! ,gold s pres]ves x ^u ! ,cupel1 t ,saturn _c ent] x3 ,n[ if ?is may be done ) common ,sulphur & ,antimony1 :y n also ) ,m>s1 :i* 9 its ,nature approa*e? ,fixity8 ,!re=e x behove?1 t we %\ld fix our ,t9cture ( & 1 aft] ! same mann] be+ unit$ ) 1 by ! ,humid fire1 t bo? may be p]man5t ^u ! ,cupel4 ,= )\t ?is ,fixation no?+ ( mom5t c be done4 ,= if ^! ,t9ctures be add$ to ,silv]1 & are n con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 !y ) ! ,silv]1 become ,metals aga91 vani% ^u ! ,cupel ) 1 & leave ! no?+ bett]$4 ,!re=e no?+ else is to be obs]v$1 b to br+ into ,p]petuation ! prep>$ ,t9ctures ( & 1 by ! addition ( ,gold1 & ! due ,ab/raction ( ! fix+ ,wat]s2 & !n ! ,t9ctures rema9 ) ! ,silv] unsep>able1 & ! dev\r+ ,saturn _c hurt !m ^u ! ,cupel4 ,let ?is suffice conc]n+ ! p>ticul> ,fixation ( our ,r$ ,oyl ( & ,antimony4 ,n[ foll[e?1 h[ to make an univ]sal ,coagulation & ,fixation ( ?is ,oyl4 ,! ,,process4 4 ,?ree or f\r ,ounces ( our ,coagulat$ ,oyl ( ,m>s & ,antimony1 into a ,r$ ,/one by ! help ( 1 gr9de x into an impalpable ,p[d]1 & draw f x t5 or twelve ,ounces ( /rong ,aqua ,=tis1 :i* ha? be5 fir/ ab/ract$ f decrepitat$ ,salt1 & 9 :i* is dissolv$ half an ,ounce ( ,gold3 ,secondly1 & ,?irdly1 ab/ract f x aga9 fre% ,aqua ,regia1 b )\t ,gold2 !n ! ,gold w radically unite x self ) ! ,t9cture ( ,m>s & ,antimony1 & !y w be con/antly fix$ toge!r1 by means ( ,aqua ,regia4 ,:5 ?is is done1 p\r ^u x a good quantity ( common ,wat]1 let x boyl = "s h\rs1 & x w draw out ! %>p ,spirits1 :i* rema9$ ) ! ,t9cture1 ?is may be once or twice repeat$1 !n dry x1 & x is fit to t+e ,silv] into ,gold4 ,?is ,t9cture melts z easily z ,wax2 ! ,saturn :i* is mix$ ) x1 do? n h9d] x1 x is true1 he goes into ! ,silv] ) ! ,t9cture1 b is easily sep>at$ by ! ,cupel4 ,i c\ld set d[n _m m ,dext]ities1 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ?is ,t9cture1 b x w\ld swell too mu*1 x be+ already great] ?an ,i expect$1 = ,i only ?\ght to h annex$ ?is to ! ,app5dix1 z a ,coroll>y1 b x is gr[n bigg] ?an ! ,app5dix x self4 ,"h %\ld h be5 add$1 h[ ?is ,t9cture ( ,antimony & ,m>s1 by ! help ( our ,alcahe/1 might be made into a con/ant ,t9cture1 easily & 9 great quantity1 )\t ,co/2 s comp5di\sly1 t 9 ?ree or f\r days "t1 a good quantity ( ,t9cture may be made fit to graduate a great "p ( ,silv] into ,gold3 ,b ! "t w n all[ me "h to insi/ any f>!r on x1 b mu/ def] x ! second ,app5dix1 :]e ! ,read] w f9d great] ,cont5tm5t4 ,= ?is "w is s easily done ) ! ,alcahe/ )\t great ,co/1 t ! mo/ ord9>y ,me*anick may imitate x1 & pr(it by x4 ,!re w come ano!r ,_w1 :5 ,art w fl\ri%1 & ,pratl]s p]i%4 ,take notice ( ?is1 = ! "t is at h&1 ,elias ! ,arti/ w soon appe>1 ( ?is ,read ,p>acelsus 9 8 ,book ( ,vitriol4 ,at su* a "t !re w be great *anges 9 ,europe1 & *iefly 9 ! ,g]man ,empire1 ,france & ,sw$l&4 ,= ,elias ! ,arti/1 x may be1 :5 he comes1 w br+ ) him "s ,milit>y inv5tions1 & by 8 great ,p[] e/abli% ! ,fif? ,mon>*y4 ,t 9 ^! times great ,*anges w be 9 ,europe1 is n to be d\bt$1 = ! ,heav5s d =etel x4 ,god s5d u :at is good1 !re be+ n[ no?+ ( good left1 h[ !n is x possible1 x %\ld rema9 long] 9 ,peace8 ,,( ,,elias ! ,,arti/3 ,,or1 ,:at we are to und]/& by ,elias ! ,arti/1 & :at he is to re=m 9 ! ,_w at 8 com+4 ,,viz4 ,! true ,spagyrical ,m$ic9 ( ! ,anci5t ,egyptian ,philosoph]s1 :i* has be5 lo/ = above #ajjj ,ye>s1 & w be re/or$ by him1 & illu/rat$ ) _m new ,inv5tions1 by reject+ mu* unpr(itable ,smut-"w1 & po9t+ out a ne>] & bett] way to obta9 good ,m$ic9es1 ) little ,tr\ble or ,*>ges2 :i* true ,m$ic9e he w br+ along ) him1 & decl>e ! same to ! pres5t deceiv$ ,_w4 ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,c\rte\s ,read]1 ,t[>ds ! end ( my la/ publi%$ ,treatise conc]n+ ! ,inf]nal ,goddess ,pros]p9a1 ,i took occasion to m5tion1 t probably soon aft] my ,dea?1 ! long-s9ce =e-told ,elias ,arti/a w\ld appe>1 & br+ along ) him a great ,light1 to enlight5 ! d>k ,_w1 enabl+ !m to reject ! ,evil1 & embrace t :i* is good3 ,z likewise1 t _m great *anges w happ5 9 div]s ,k+doms1 & especially 9 ! ,roman ,empire1 :]e "o ,pot5tate w ov]come ! o!r1 & make himself ,ma/] ( 8 ,dom9ions4 ,i !re also %ew$ :at1 ,p>acelsus ha? decl>$ conc]n+ ,elias ,arti/a1 & fundam5tally confut$ ! gr\ndless ,op9ion ( "s ,p]sons conc]n+ ! same 9 my ,f\r? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 %ew+ t t ,prophecy is n to be und]/ood accord+ to ! ,lett]1 & to be meant ( "s great ,man 9 ! ,_w1 b ,magically2 = ! ^w ,elias by transposition ( ,lett]s1 makes out ,salia1 & s likewise do? ! ^w ,eli%a1 z ,i h =m]ly expla9$ ^! words 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,nature ( ,salts4 ,elias ,arti/a !re=e accord+ to ! /yle ( ,philosoph]s1 signifies extraord9>y & unkn[n ,salts1 by :i* great & incr$ible ?+s may be p]=m$1 & accord+ly :5 manife/$1 w be ! cause ( great *anges 9 ! ,_w4 ,^! ,salts 7 kn[n to ! ,philosoph]s ( old1 :o yet did n ?9k fit any fur!r to op5 !mselves conc]n+ !m1 ?an 9 decl>+1 t ! ,philosoph]s ,/one mu/ be prep>$ by !m4 ,turba ,philosophorum speak+ conc]n+ ?is matt]1 sai?1 ,?is our ,salt encreases ! ,r$ness 9 1 & :it5ess 9 1 & fur!r1 if ,god _h n creat$ ?is ,salt x 7 impossible to make ! ,elixir4 ,x is probable1 t ! ,philosoph]s :o wrote conc]n+ ?is wond]ful ,salt1 _h no k ( any o!r1 suppos+ t ?is ,salt only 0 prop] to extract & prep>e ,t9ctures4 ,i mu/ ackn[l$ge !re is no ,salt 9 ! ,_w1 t ha? su* virtue to encrease & exalt ! ,t9cture 9 common z well z ,philosophical & 1 & t z x 7 9 a mom5t1 z soon z ! ,mon>* ( ,salts is add$ to !m4 ,nei!r do? our ,salt only exalt1 b x also joyns ! ,k+ ( ,metals s indissolubly ) 8 ,que51 t no ,art c sep>ate !m4 ,a ?+ wor? our wond]1 t a ,volatile :ite ,salt %\ld h ! p[] to meliorate & 1 & to exalt ! same p]man5tly4 ,= to give "s fur!r light to ! matt]1 ,i decl>e1 t ?is ,salt ( :i* ! ,turba speaks1 do? sublime :ite1 & be+ dissolv$ 9 ,wat]1 gives a :ite ,solution3 ,x is :ite1 & cont9ues :ite bo? 9 & out ( ! ,fire1 & is altoge!r ,volatile1 = :i* reason ,i h call$ x my ,secret ,salt ,armoniack2 b z soon z x is jo9'd ) or x becomes fix1 & makes ! & fix] ?an !y 7 be=e1 af=d+ !m a k9d ( plusquam p]fection1 & insep>able ,conjunction4 ,let none ?9k t ?is ,salt ( :i* ,i "h speak1 is l1 or ! same ) t1 :i* is made ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol & ,_s ( ,ur9e1 ( :i* ,i h treat$ 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica2 = ?is our ,sov]eign ,salt has no aff9ity ) t1 = z mu* z t ,salt makes all ?+s ,volatile1 & sep>ates _! pur] "p by ,sublimation f ! gross fces1 b ?is our :ite ,salt1 ?\gh x be unfixt x self1 yet has ! p[] to fix unfixt ,metals1 s z to endure ! ,te/1 provid$ always t ! virtue ( ?is unfixt ,salt1 be fir/ fix$ by its conjunction ) & 4 ,= ! :ole sub/ance ( ?is ,salt 7:i* ! ,philosoph]s h call$ a ,bi%op or ,high ,prie/7 :5 & z ,k+ & ,que5 are insep>ably jo9'd by x1 do? n abide ) ! & 1 b only by its hidd5 ,t9cture & ,virtue1 :]eby x exalts all col\rs1 ! unpr(itable body ( ! ,salt sep>at+ f !m1 z soon z ! ,conjunction is made1 ev5 z a ,prie/1 :5 he has jo9'd two ,p]sons 9 ,w$lock goes 8 way1 hav+ p]=m$ 8 ,(fice4 ,& inde$ ?is insep>able ,conjunction ( & 1 may well be comp>$ ) ! ,conjunction 9 ,m>riage p]=m$ by a ,prie/2 = z :5 ! ,prie/ has jo9'd two ,p>ties toge!r 9 ,w$lock1 !y mu/ insep>ably cont9ue s till dea?2 s likewise :5 ! ,metallic ,copulation ( & is p]=m$ by means ( our ,metallick ,high ,prie/1 consecrat$ by ,jupit]1 !n are _! ,bodies !nce =w>d insep]able2 ! ,wat] f9ds no +ress into !m1 ! ,air _c pi]ce !m1 & ,e>? mu* less1 yea1 ! /ronge/ ( all ,elem5ts1 ! ,fire ha? no p[] ov] !m1 b1 l a ,m>ri$ ,c\ple1 abide toge!r 9 all contr>iety & adv]sity1 & accord+ to _! ,k9d d multiply 9 inf9itum1 be+ support$ ) due ,food & ,n\ri%m5t2 = we "k1 t except we be refre%$ & /r5g!n$ ) ,meat & ,dr9k1 we c nei!r live nor multiply2 ! multiply+ virtue 9 _m & all ,creatures proce$+ f ! ,n\ri%m5t !y take 94 ,& ! same we are to und]/& also conc]n+ ! ,metallick ,multiplication1 = :5 & are p]man5tly conjo9$1 by means ( ! ,metallick ,high ,prie/1 ?is alone is n suffici5t 9 ord] to _! multiplication1 b !y moreov] mu/ be support$ ) conv5i5t ,meat & ,dr9k4 ,& z ,man at 8 fir/ com+ into ! ,_w is n\ri%'d ) 8 ,mo!rs ,milk1 9 l mann] ! ,philosoph]s d fe$ _! & ) _! ,mo!rs ,milk1 t is1 ) _! fir/ ,ess5ce1 f :5ce !y d]iv'd _! ,orig9al4 ,n[ we "k t 9 contemptible ,antimony1 ! fir/ ,ens ( 1 is copi\sly to be f\nd1 & may ) ease be drawn !nce1 9 ! appe>ance ( ,milk1 ) :i* & are to be n\ri%$ 9 ord] to _! ,multiplication & ,increase4 ,! ,n\ri%m5t !n :]e) our conjo9$ & are to be refre%$1 & dispos$ to a ,multiplication 9 inf9itum1 is our ,lac ,virg9is1 ,virg9 ,milk & ,m]curial ,wat]1 :i* /r5g!ns & increase? ! ,procreative ,se$ 9 & bo? 9 quantity & quality4 ,:]e=e also ?is fe$+ or inc]ation has always be5 recomm5d$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 z a mo/ necess>y ?+1 :]eby1 z x 71 a new life1 & multiply+ virtue is communicat$ to ! insep>ably unit$ & 4 ,fur!rmore we are to "k1 t aft] common & by means ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 are insep>ably conjo9$ & exalt$ 9 _! col\rs2 yet no?+ c be p]=m$ ) !m1 because !y want an +ress into o!r ,metals1 :i* !y h lo/ by _! ,conjunction1 :i* !re=e mu/ be re/or$ to !m by means ( our m]curial ,wat]1 :i* n only communicates ,+ress1 b also easie ,fluxibility & ,multiplication to ! de/roy$ ,bodies ( & 4 ,= :5 our ,wat] is fix$ 9 ,conjunction ) ! fixt & 1 !n x is no long] a ,volatile 1 b is *ang$ by ! exalt$ & to a fixt ,t9cture4 ,?is done1 if we w\ld multiply ?is ,t9cture1 we mu/ add to x "s ( our ,m]curial ,wat]1 & fix !m toge!r z be=e1 :i* ,multiplication we may repeat z (t z we please4 ,= :5 once & are made irr$ucible & m ?an p]fect1 by means ( our ,salt ( ,art1 we ne$ nev] aft] to beg9 our ,"w a-new1 b only m+le ! fixt ) ! volatile 9 ord] to _! ,fixation2 see+ t our ,m]curial ,wat] is 9 its inside bett] ?an 1 = :i* reason also x turns ! & :5 fix$ ) !m into m]e ,t9cture4 ,let no ,man wond] :y 9 ?is ,op]ation we jo9 & toge!r1 & n r make use ( alone1 =asmu* z ?is ha? no col\r at all outw>dly1 ?\gh 9 its inside x be high] ( col\r ?an x self1 bo? :i* ,metals nev]!less1 except _! col\rs be exalt$ by ! ,salt ( ,art1 & ,inc]ation1 )\t our ,m]curial ,wat] c nev] be *ang$ into a true ,t9cture1 because & h no m]e ,t9ctures ?an is suffici5t = !mselves1 b be+ exalt$ by ! t++ ,salt ( ,art1 !y are capable ( col\r+ :ite ,metals1 b n be=e4 ,inde$ alone )\t ! addition ( may be exalt$ by our ,salt ( ,art1 & ,m]curial ,wat] into a ,r$ ,t9cture4 ,9 l mann] also may alone be exalt$ 9 its :it5ess by our ,salt ( ,art1 & 1 "o "p ( :i* exalt$ t+e? _m p>ts ( into good & fixt 1 = our :]e) we inc]ate & multiply1 may be fix$ into a ,r$ or ,:ite ,t9cture1 accord+ to ! f]m5t we jo9 ) x1 ) x makes a r$1 & ) a :ite ,t9cture4 ,h[ev] ! be/ way is to put & toge!r 9 due weight & proportion1 exalt+ !m ) ! ,salt ( ,art1 by :i* means ! :it5ess 9 :5 jo9'd ) 1 becomes *ang$ into ,r$ness1 ( :i* m9e ,eyes are ,witness4 ,( ?is ,exaltation ( into a high purple col\r1 & ( into ! highe/ :it5ess1 ,i gave an ,ocul> ,demon/ration to "s ( my ,fri5ds1 be=e my ,sickness1 b none ( !m h s9ce und]tak5 ! ,"w1 & my self by ,sickness h be5 h9d]$ hi!rto4 ,ovid excell5tly describes ! prep>ation ( ?is ,t9cture1 :]e he tells u1 t ,jupit]1 hav+ *ang'd himself into a ,gold5 ,ra91 fell ?r\gh ! ,tiles into ! ,lap ( ,dana1 7%ut up by h] ,fa!r ,acrisius ,k+ ( ! ,argives 9 a /rong ,t[]7 & got h] ) ,*ild1 ( :om aft]w>ds ,p]seus 0 born1 :o 9 process ( "t be+ m\nt$ on ! ,w+$ ,horse ,pegasus1 kill$ ! ,sea-,mon/]1 deliv]+ ! fair ,&rom$a1 :om he took to ,wife2 & aft]w>ds vanqui%$ ! ,gorgons1 & made himself ,ma/] ( ! ,gold5-fruit-be>+-,or*>d4 ,9 :i* ,fable ! :ole ,"w is cle>ly & punctually describ$1 b ! reason :y x is s little und]/ood1 is1 because s few makes x _! bus9ess to consid] !re(1 or put _! h&s to ! ,"w4 ,= att5tively consid]+ ! matt]1 we f9d t ! ,k+ ( ! ,argives1 9 ! s5se ( ! ,philosoph]s1 is our ,black ,lead1 :5ce we prep>e our ,sn[-:ite ,virg9 ,milk or ,m]curial ,wat]1 :i* is ! ,beautiful ,dana1 t becomes inpregnate by ,jupit]'s ,gold5 ,ra94 ,ar*ivum signifies a ,treasury ( secret & important ,records1 & no ,subjects conta9s m secrets1 ?an do? our ,black ,magnesia4 ,:at is m lovely to behold ?an ,jupit]'s ,gold5 ,ra91 :]eby ! fair ,dana becomes impregnate8 ,& f :5ce does ?is ,ra9 proce$1 b f our ,salt ( ,art1 )\t :i* x 7 impossible = to *ange ! into su* a desirable ,ra98 ,:at is ! ,beautiful ,&rom$a else1 b ,diana ! ,consort ( ,apollo1 :o is expos$ to ! ,sea-,mon/] to be dev\r$1 & is deliv]$ by ,p]seus4 ,&1 9 a ^w1 ! :ole ,"w ( prep>+ a ,t9cture f ! =esaid ,subjects is s cle>ly set d[n by ,ovid1 z x c\ld n well be set d[n m cle>ly2 & yet h[ little is x und]/ood1 by reason ( ! g5]al ,/upidity & inadv]t5cy ( ! ,read]s4 ,i h "h discov]$ all ! +r$i5ts belong+ to ?is ,t9cture1 s z no?+ rema9s1 except putt+ h& to ! ,"w1 & begg+ ,god's ,bless+ ^u x3 ,= no good ?+ 0 ev] ! effect ( idl5ess3 ,b ,pray+1 ,seek+1 & unwe>i$ ,lab\r1 are ! ,well-,spr+s ( all useful ,arts4 ,& h]e) ,i %all conclude ! use ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 9 prep>+ ! univ]sal ,t9cture ^u all ,metals1 transmut+ ! same into & 4 ,i suppose x ha? be5 suffici5tly made out1 t ! =etold ,elias ,arti/a is no?+ else1 b ?is our ,salt ( ,art1 :]eby ! ,r$ness 9 1 & ,:it5ess 9 are exalt$ into ,t9cture4 ,:]e=e also ?is ,salt1 by ^? :o "k its use1 has be5 call$ ! ,mon>* ( ,salts3 ,= e ,species ( ?+s ha? its ,mon>*1 excell+ all ! re/ ( ! same k9d2 ^u :i* acc\nt1 ,p>acelsus1 :o 9 8 ,life-"t _h n 8 ,pe]1 obta9'd ! ,title ( ,philosoph]s1 ,physicians & ,mon>* ( ,*ymi/s4 ,=asmu* !re=e1 z our ,salt ( ,art ha? n its l 9 ! ,_w1 = work+ ,wond]s 9 ,al*imy1 x may well be call'd ! ,k+ ( ,salts3 ,?o' inde$ !re be "o only ,salt :i* excels him1 z f> z ,elias excell'd 8 ,s]vant ,eli%a3 ,= z ,elias w5t up to ,heav5 9 a fi]y ,*>iot1 leav+ 8 ,mantle to ,eli%a1 s ?is ,salt may m prop]ly be comp>$ to ,eli%a ?an ,elias1 because ,eli%a /aid "h b5ea?1 & did n asc5d to ,heav51 z ,elias did4 ,n[ ! ,*ymi/s g5]ally pref] t1 :i* asc5ds by ! =ce ( ! ,fire1 be=e t :i* /ays beh9d1 ?o' ?is ,rule be n )\t ,exceptions2 = t :i* rema9s is n always to be reject$1 because sometimes mu* good lies hid 9 x3 ,z we may p]ceive 9 ,elias 8 ,asc5sion to ,heav51 :o left 8 ,mantle beh9d1 :i* 0 n )\t ,virtue1 z appe>$ :5 ,eli%a ) x divid$ ! ,riv] ,jordan1 go+ ov] dry-%od4 ,! ,*ymi/s commonly call t :i* rema9s aft] ,di/illation1 or ,sublimation1 ,caput ,mortuum1 b )\t good gr\nd1 because 9 t :i* /ays beh9d1 (t5 a great vivify+ ,virtue lies hid4 ,?is we may ga!r f ! ,virtue 7z has be5 said7 rema9+ 9 ! ,mantle ( ,elias1 & 9 ! dead bones ( ,eli%a1 :i* z soon z x t\*'d ! dead ,body1 rais$ x aga9 to ,life3 ,if ,elias 8 ,mantle _h be5 a dead ?+1 ,eli%a c\ld nev] h divid$ ,jordan !re)1 nor c\ld ,eli%a's bones h rais$ ! dead to ,life1 if !y _h be5 dead & )\t ,p[]4 ,consid] well :at ,i h said1 & y w f9d m 9 x1 ?an ,i d>e m pla9ly decl>e2 remembr+ always1 t ,jordan is no?+ else1 b our ,wat]4 ,conc]n+ ! ,salt ( ,art4 ,hav+ already he>d1 h[ by means ( ! fixative ,salt ( ,art1 common & may be prep>$ into a ,t9cture1 = ! cure ( ,m5 & ,metals2 x n[ rema9s to be decl>$1 h[1 by means ( ! ,volatiliz+ ,salt ( ,art1 mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9es may ) ease1 & small ,*>ges1 9 a v %ort "t be prep>$1 out ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als4 ,we are "h to take ,notice1 z has be5 already h9t$1 t ! ,prop]ty ( our ,salt ( ,art1 is1 to make ! volatile ,metallick ,subjects fixt2 ( :i* fixative ,prop]ty1 not)/&+ x may 9 a few h\rs1 easily & )\t ,*>ges be deve/$1 & a ,p[] ( ,volatiliz+ all ?+s introduc$ into x1 in/ead !re(1 by :i*1 incr$ible ?+s may !n be p]=m$1 bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*imy4 ,( :i* ,wond]-work+ ,salt1 ! pres5t ,_w kn[s no?+ at all1 & probably no?+ w be kn[n ( x1 till ,god %all p]mit x to be reveal$ by ,elias ! ,arti/4 ,:at ,i "k ( x1 ,i am will+ to communicate = common ,good1 n d\bt+1 b t ,god 9 8 due "t by means ( ,good m5 w reveal ! re/4 ,to volatize ?is fixative ,salt ( ,art1 is an easie ?+ to ! ,wise1 b to ! ,ignorant altoge!r incr$ible2 ?\gh x be no difficult ?+ to me1 to make x cr$ible & app>5t1 :i* if ?\ w\lde/ d likewise1 proce$ ?us3 ,p\r ^u our ,salt ( ,art1 9 due proportion good ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* draw (f by ,di/illation1 & y w h a wond]ful ,_s1 ( great ,virtue2 b y w f9d y\r ,salt ( ,art s weak5$1 z x _c be us$ aga93 ,b ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 impregnat$ ) ! ,virtue ( ! ,salt1 p]=ms ,wond]s1 t 7 nev] yet made kn[n to ! ,_w1 ( :i* we %all he> m h]eaft]4 ,= ! ,_s ( ,w9e 9 ?is ab/raction ha? its ,virtue multipli$ t5 fold1 s z x n only extracts ! ,ess5ce ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 bo? easily & sudd5ly1 c>ry+ !m ov] ! ,helm2 b also extracts ! ,t9ctures f & 1 & all preci\s & common ,/ones1 & br+s !m ov]4 ,( :i* ,extraction & ,sep>ation ( ! t++ ,s\l f fixt & unfixt ,bodies1 no ,philosoph] hi!rto ha? divulg$ any ?+4 ,let u n[ take a view ( ! great ,secrets1 :i* may be obta9$ by means ( our ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,p>acelsus _h an ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* he call$ ,alcohol v9i1 ) :i* he did great ?+s2 b x is n likely1 t 8 ,alcohol v9i 0 ( ! same ,virtue1 z m9e "h describ$2 = if s1 x c\ld n h be5 s long conceal$4 ,h[ev] x be1 we _c d5y ,p>acelsus ! ,title ( ,mon>* ( ,physicians & ,al*ymi/s1 ?\gh he may h be5 ignorant ( our ,salt ( ,art1 ) :i* our ,alcohol v9i is prep>$2 = no ,body kn[s all ?+s2 & ,god be/[s 8 ,gifts1 z be/ please? him4 ,b to our return to our ,alcohol v9i1 & ! mann] ( us+ x4 ,fir/ we are to take ,notice1 t z = ,vegetables & ,animals1 !y are to be r$uc$ to ,p[d]1 if !y be dry1 b if fre%1 !y ne$ only to be a little bruis$ or *opt1 & !n p\r ^u !m our ,alcohol v9i2 if ! ,subjects be dry1 we may dige/ a :ile be=e ab/raction1 b 9 ,case !y be moi/1 we may di/il ! ,_s imm$iately1 :i* c>ries ov] ) x all ! ,virtue ( ! said ,vegetables & ,animals1 toge!r ) ! ,ta/e & ,smell1 & p\r$ ^u ,fl[]s1 & di/ill'd1 sometimes br+s ov] _! ,col\rs also1 :i* hi!rto ha? be5 look$ ^u z v difficult1 if n impossible4 ,b be=e we make use ( x ^u ,m9]als1 we mu/ prep>e !m1 = our ,alcohol v9i is n /rong en\gh to lay hold on h>d ,m9]als1 & compact ,metals1 s z to extract _! ,ess5ces1 & !re=e !y mu/ be fir/ op5$ ) ,wat]s1 t are n ,corrosive1 & aft]w>ds be dige/$ ) our ,alcohol v9i & !n di/ill$2 :i* be+ p]=m$ 9 ?is ,ord]1 ! ,alcohol w c>ry _! ,ess5ces ) x ov] ! ,helm4 ,?is is ! true ,prep>ation ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 9 ord] to ! extract+ ( y\r ,ess5ces1 by means ( our ,alcohol v9i4 ,b "h we mu/ obs]ve1 t ?is ,prep>ation ( fixt ,metals1 by op5+ ( _! ,bodies1 mu/ be done ) fixt ,liquors1 & n ,volatile2 = if ! dissolv5t 7 ,volatile1 x w\ld come ov] 9 ,di/illation ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & spoil all2 because aft] ,di/illation1 ! ,_s ( ,w9e mu/ be sep>at$ f ! ,ess5ce x ha? br\ght ov] ) x2 n[ if ! dissolv5t1 by be+ ,volatile1 %\ld come ov] ! ,helm1 x w\ld rema9 ) ! ,m$ic9e1 & consequ5tly spoil x4 ,we are !re=e to rememb]1 t ?is dissolv5t mu/ be ,firey1 n ,corrosive1 )\t any ,smell or bad ,ta/e3 ,! dissolv5t be+ z necess>y to our ,"w1 z is ! ,_s ( ,w9e x self3 ,:]e=e he :o int5ds to plant good ,fruit1 9 ?is ,gold-be>+ ,or*>d1 mu/ be provid$ ) bo? ^! ,keys1 viz4 ) a ,m5/ruum1 n ,corrosive1 to dissolve ,metals & ,m9]als1 & ) a well prep>$ ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 )\t :i*1 he _c obta9 ! ,t9cture ( ,metals4 ,hav+ ?us spok5 ( ! =ego+ ,prep>ation ( ,vegetable1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 9 g5]al3 ,i %all n[ proce$ to %ew 9 p>ticul>1 h[ out ( !m mo/ surpass+1 & excell5t ,m$ic9es may be prep>$4 ,& fir/ to beg9 ) ,vegetables2 _! ,ess5ces are to be di/ill$ 9 ,balneo1 ) a mod]ate heat1 *ang+ ! ,recipi5t :5 x is ne$ful3 ,= t :i* comes ov]1 fir/ is ( ano!r ,nature1 ?an t :i* di/ils next1 & t aga9 diff]s f t :i* comes la/4 ,!re are "s ,vegetables1 t fir/ give _! be/ "p1 & ! wor/ la/1 :]eas 9 o!rs1 ! wor/ comes fir/1 & ! be/ /ays till ! la/4 ,= ! re/1 x is easily appreh5d$1 t ! ,virtue ( ,fl[]s & ,h]bs2 especially :5 gre5 & t5d]1 do? m easily yield to ,di/illation1 & come ov] soon] ?an ! ,ess5ce ( h>d ,wood1 :i* is m closely %ut up 9 its ,body4 ,he t proce$s aright 9 ?is ,"w1 w meet ) great delight & ,satisfaction1 & bless ,god = ! ,communication ( ?is ,light4 ,= our ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e br+s ov] ,vegetable ,ess5ces1 ( a mo/ fragrant ,od\r1 :i* common ,_s ( ,w9e c nev] d3 ,we may inde$ extract ,vegetables1 & ,m9]als ) common ,_s ( ,w9e1 b _c c>ry ! said extract$ ,ess5ces ov] ! ,helm3 ,:i* extracts made ) common ,_s ( ,w9e1 are n to be comp>$ ) ^?1 :i* our ,alcohol v9i br+s ov] ) x1 diff]+ z mu* z ! %ell f ! k]nel4 ,= our ,ess5ces1 z soon z !y are tak5 into ! ,body1 p5etrate x ?r\gh\t1 pass+ e :]e to f9d out _! ,enemies1 & :5 f\nd ,attack1 & put !m to flight1 :i* gross ,m$ic9es _c p]=m4 ,! l ,virtue is also 9 ^? ,salts1 ,t9ctures or ,s\ls ( ,metals1 t come ov] 9 ! flame ( ! di/ill$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* also p5etrate ! ,body ?r\gh\t1 *as+ _! ,enemies be=e !m2 & ! ,t9ctures ( ,/ones 9 ! same mann] prep>$ d ! l4 ,:i* we mu/ n s und]/&1 z if ! ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e 7 to be tak5 into ! ,body1 toge!r ) ! ,t9cture1 = inde$ x mu/ be sep>at$ f x4 ,z = in/ance1 :5 ,i h br\ght ov] ! ,qu9tess5ce ( ,fl9ts or ,cry/als1 ) our ,alcohol v9i1 & h a m9d to make use ( x aga9/ ! ,/one 9 ! ,bladd] or ,kidneys1 or ,/ones t are gr[n 9 ! joynts1 ,i mu/ n exhibit ?is ,ess5ce1 z x is mix$ ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 = if s1 ! good effect1 t might be look$ = f ! ,ess5ce1 w\ld be spoil$ by ! great heat ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* is ! reason ! same mu/ be sep>at$ f ! ,ess5ce1 be=e x c be giv5 inw>dly4 ,n[ ?is ,sep>ation _c be done by ,di/illation1 because bo? w\ld come ov] toge!r4 ,nei!r c ! ,t9cture1 or ,ess5ce ( ! ,/one1 be sep>at$ f ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 by ,precipitation4 ,:at is to be done !re=e 9 ?is ,case8 ,! only way to atta9 our desire is1 to k9dle ! burn+ ,_s1 & let x flame away "u a l>ge & capaci\s ,helm or ,head1 made = t purpose2 by :i* means ! ,_s ( ,w9e is consum$ 9 ! flame1 & ! incombu/ible ,ess5ce ( ,cry/al rema9s 9 =m ( a sweet & pleasant ,oyl4 ,we are also to note1 t 9 ?is burn+ away ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 ! ,sulphur ( ,w9e only is consum$1 & ! incombu/ible ( ,w9e1 be+ cond5s$ 9 ! ,head1 falls into ! ,receiv]1 9 ! appe>ance ( a sweet ,wat]4 see m ( ?is in/rum5t 9 ! ,six? ,"p ( ,ph>4 ,spagyr4 ,n4 ,b4 ,we are to obs]ve1 t ! mo/ highly rectifi$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 is mu* ab\t half wat]1 :i* wat] asc5ds ) ! flame1 & is caught 9 ! ,recipi5t4 ,yet is n ?is any common 1 b inde$ a p[]ful ( ,life1 especially :5 ! ,_s ( ,w9e ha? be5 rectifi$ f ,aromatical1 or ,m$ic9al ,subjects1 b ev5 )\t ?is1 x is ( v good use1 because ! incombu/ible ( ,w9e lies hid 9 x1 & may be sep>at$ f x1 by ab/ract+ ! said 9 a v g5tle vapor\s ,ba?1 :i* done1 ! ( ,w9e /ays beh9d1 9 ! =m ( a :ite lovely ,salt1 full ( heav5ly ,p[]s & ,virtues3 ,= :i* cause ?is ,salt or ( ,w9e1 ha? be5 always t]m$ by ! ,philosoph]s1 ,heav5ly ,salt4 ,x is likewise to be not$1 t aft] ! is ab/ract$ f ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 ! said is n devoid ( all ,virtue1 z invisibly conta9+ "s "p ( ! =esaid ,heav5ly ,salt1 especially if ! ,_s ( ,w9e 9 its ,rectification1 ha? be5 impregnat$ ) ,spices1 or o!r good ,subjects3 ,= accord+ to ! diff]5t impregnation ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 ! ,heav5ly ,salt1 or ( ,w9e1 w be m or less p[]ful4 ,?us we h se5 9 :at mann] ! ,ess5ces ( ,fl9ts & ,*ry/als are to be prep>$1 ) ! help ( our ,alcohol v9i4 ,:5 ?is ,_s ( ,w9e ,cry/alliz$ is k9dl$ & burnt away "u a l>ge ,head1 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,ess5ce ( ,cry/als rema9s beh9d1 9 ! =m ( a pleasant cle> ,liquor1 :i* is ! mo/ ,sov]eign ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,diseases proce$+ f ,t>t>1 viz4 ,/one 9 ! ,bladd]1 ,kidneys & o!r p>ts ( ! ,body1 :i* x dissolves1 & c>ries (f4 ,b ! mo/ pure "p ( ! ,cry/als m\nts ) ! flame into ! ,helm1 9 =m ( a cle> ,wat]1 :i* :5 ab/ract$ 9 a vapor\s ,ba? ! ( ,cry/als /ays beh9d1 9 =m ( a lovely :ite ,salt1 :i* is ( f> great] p[] 9 ! ,/one1 ,g\t1 & l ,diseases1 ?an ! fixt ,oyl or ,liquor1 :i* rema9s 9 ! ,vessel aft] ! ,_s ( ,w9e is burnt away4 ,9 l mann]1 we may proce$ ) o!r ,/ones4 ,yet we are to und]/&1 t all ,/ones h n ! same ,nature or ,prop]ty3 ,?us we f9d ,sev]al sorts ( ,cry/al1 viz4 "s ,:ite1 ,transp>5t & cle>1 o!rs ,:ite1 b ,opake & d>k1 also ,gre51 ,blew1 ,yell[1 ,r$1 & ,black ,cry/als1 all :i* by ! help ( ,salts1 are melt$ into ,glass ( sev]al ,col\rs4 ,among/ ^! ,cry/als are also reckon$4 ,fl9ts1 ,pebbles1 ,gravel & ,s&1 :i* likewise suff] !mselves ) ,salts to be melt$ into ,glass4 ,all ^! =em5tion$ ,/ones1 may ) ,alkalick ,salts be melt$1 & aft]w>ds by ,deliquium be resolv$ into a ,liquor1 conc]n+ :i* ,liquors1 ,i h treat$ at l>ge 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,^! ,/ones t suff] !mselves to be melt$1 ) ! ,addition ( ,alkalies1 may also1 ) ,lead-a%es1 be r$uc$ to transp>5t ,glass4 ,:]eas preci\s ,/ones1 viz4 ,diamonds1 ,rubies1 ,saphirs1 ,jac9?s1 ,granates1 c4 are ( a q diff]5t ,nature1 :i* nei!r by ,alkalies1 nor ,lead1 c be run d[n into ,glass3 ,:]e=e also none h be5 f\nd hi!rto1 t h be5 able f !m to prep>e any good ,m$ic9e1 z n yield+ to ! mo/ ,corrosive ,wat]s :atsoev]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,& ?\gh inde$1 ,i "k a way to dissolve !m )\t any ,corrosive1 yet d n ,i ?9k x prop]1 to ,communicate ! same 9 ?is publick mann]4 ,!re is ano!r sort ( ,/ones1 :i* are commonly f\nd 9 ,ri* & fat ,e>?1 & sometimes also 9 ,riv]s or ,brooks1 su* z ,lapis ,judaicus1 ,lyncis & o!rs1 :i* be+ n v h>d1 may be dissolv$ 9 good ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* ,solutions are by "s ( our common ,*ymi/s us$ aga9/ ! ,/one1 b )\t any good ,success1 =asmu* z ! ,body ( ! ,/one is n at all meliorat$ by be+ dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 b r made worse2 because by ?is means1 !re is no ,sep>ation ( ! pure f ! impure4 ,b if any ,man w take ! pa9s to r$uce ^! ,/ones into ,ess5ces1 9 ! way be=e specifi$1 he w f9d !m mu* m available 9 all sorts ( ,t>t>\s ,di/emp]s4 ,!re are also sev]al k9ds ( ,lime-/one1 :i* _c be melt$ ) ,addition ( ,alkalies1 or ! ,a%es ( ,lead1 b by a /rong ,fire are burnt into ,lime4 ,among/ :i* ,lime-,/ones1 we may reckon ! ,ludus ( ,van ,helmont1 :i* l o!r ,lime/ones1 may be sublim$ ) our /rong 1 & aft]w>ds r$uc$ into a ,liquor1 ( :i* ,i h treat$ else:]e1 & p>ticul>ly 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica4 ,out ( ^! ,/ones1 aft] !y h be5 fir/ burnt into ,lime1 a mo/ excell5t ,m$ic9e may be prep>$ aga9/ all k9ds ( ! ,g\t3 ,basil ,val5t9e assur+ u1 t he ) ,ess5ce ( quick ,lime1 cur$ ! ,*ancellor ( ! ,emp]\r ( ,g]many ( ! ,g\t3 ,:i* we may ! r believe1 because ,basil ,val5t9e knew ! way ( sep>at+ ! f ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 by enk9dl+ x2 & ha? also describ$ an in/rum5t ( ,copp]1 = p]=m+ t ,op]ation3 ,& kn[+ all ?is1 he c\ld n be unacqua9t$1 t ! ,ess5ce ( ,quick-lime1 be+ unit$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & aft]w>ds meliorat$1 & putrifi$ by burn+ x away1 0 sep>able f x1 :i* he hav+ r$uc$ to ,practice1 obta9$ ?is excell5t ,m$ic9e = cur+ ( ! ,g\t4 ,we are fur!r to "k1 t !re be o!r1 & bett] ,/ones1 to prep>e an univ]sal ,m$ic9e aga9/ ! ,g\t & ,/one1 by means ( our ,alcohol v9i1 aft] !y h be5 fir/ burnt into ,lime1 viz4 ,oy/] %ells1 :i*1 be+ burnt af=d a ,lime t is v ,cau/ick2 & ( a l ,nature are all ,sea-productions1 viz4 ! ,/ones t are f\nd 9 ,spunges1 all sorts ( ,coral1 ,pe>l1 & ,"m ( ,pe>l1 all :i* may be r$uc$ by ,fire1 into a ,lime ( great & excell5t use4 ,b above all o!r ,/ones1 ,i e/eem ^? t are f\nd 9 ,bea/s1 ,birds1 ,fi%es or ,man1 :i* be+ r$uc$ into a ,calx1 & _! ,ess5ces extract$ ) our ,alcohol ,v9i1 may !n be br\ght into a pleasant ,liquor ( great ,use4 ,among/ ,fi%es1 ! be/ ,/ones are f\nd 9 ,haddocks & ,:it+s1 ,crabs ,eyes also are v good1 b mu/ be calc9$ be=e !y c be ( any good use 9 ,physick2 = )\t t1 !y are m prop] to g5]ate ! ,/one1 ?an to expel x4 ,hav+ ?us decl>$1 h[1 f "s ,/ones1 good ,m$icam5ts may be prep>$ aga9/ ! ,g\t & ,/one bo? ( ! ,bladd] & ,kidney2 we w next %ew1 :at k9d ( ,/ones are prop] to be extract$ ) our ,alcohol ,v9i1 9 ord] to ! obta9+ ( true ,t9ctures = ,m5 & ,metals4 ,= all ,/ones t h good fixt col\rs1 are n !re=e fit to h _! ,t9ctures extract$2 because "s ( ! ,preci\s ,/ones are too co/ly1 ?\gh we %\ld only make use ( _! ,fragm5ts4 ,"s w n submit to any ,op]ation1 viz4 ,granates1 ,saphires1 ,rubies1 ,jac9?s1 ,emralds1 ,turkoises1 c4 ?\gh !y ab\nd ) mu* fixt ,t9cture2 :]eas all ^? ,/ones :i* are high ( col\r1 & suff] !mselves to be dissolv$1 are prop] = ?is "w1 because )\t prec$+ ,solution1 x is impossible to extract ! ,t9cture f h>d & compact ,bodies3 ,:]e=e we mu/ make *oice ( ,/ones t are soluble1 & ab\nd ) fixt ,t9cture1 viz4 ,gre5 & ,r$ ,jasp] ,/ones1 ,lapis ,lazuli1 & ! ,black ,magnesia :i* conta9 abundance ( ,sol> ,t9cture4 ,all ,/ones likewise t are high col\r$1 & break smoo? l ,glass1 :e!r f\nd on ,m\nta9s or 9 ,brooks1 are good = ?is purpose4 ,x 0 because ( ?is ,sol> ,t9cture ab\nd+ 9 ! ,jasp] ,/one1 t ! ,anci5ts pref]r'd x be=e 1 z conta9+ a mo/ high & excell5t ,t9cture4 ,a v ri* ,t9cture may also be extract$ f ! ,lapis ,lazuli2 & f ! ,black ,magnesia1 7:i* is n co/ly7 a ri*]4 ,let u !re=e take ?is despis$ ,/one 9 h&1 & see h[ easily its ,t9cture1 by means ( our ,alcohol ,v9i may be extract$1 & :at uses x s]ves =1 z well 9 ,physick z ,al*imy4 ,! ,,process4 4 ,"o p\nd or two ( black & pond]\s ,magnesia1 pulv]ize ! same1 & dissolve x 9 our ,univ]sal ,/one-,wat]1 :]e) all h>d ,/ones may be dissolv$1 & ?\ wilt h a ,solution ( a ,grass-gre5-col\r1 filt] x1 & 9 case ?\ ha/ proce$$ aright1 ! undissolv$ fces w be ( small quantity4 ,n[ is ?y ,solution ready to h our ,alcohol ,v9i p\r'd ^u x1 9 ord] to ! extract+ ( its ,t9cture1 & c>ry+ x ov] ! ,helm4 ,n4 ,b4 ,t not)/&+ ! ,solution be at fir/ ( a gre5 col\r1 yet ! ,_s ( ,w9e 9 ,di/illation comes ov] yell[ z ,sol4 ,& :5 ! ,_s ( ,w9e is k9dl$ "u a l>ge head1 ! pure ,m]cury ( ! ,magnesia asc5ds ) ! flame1 :i* is ( great use 9 ,physick2 & a ,blood-r$ ,liquor /ays beh9d1 be+ n only a ,t9cture = ! ,bodies ( ,m5 & ,metals1 b also by means ( ! same may ,cry/als be t+$ ) sev]al fair col\rs1 s z to resemble ,preci\s ,/ones 9 all ?+s1 except h>dness4 ,i d>e n set d[n "h ! mann] ( apply+ ?is ,t9cture to :ite ,metals1 he to :om ,god v\*safes ?is ,t9cture1 w easily f9d out ! use ( x4 ,z to ! ,physical use1 ?is ,t9cture op5s ,ob/ructions ( ! ,liv]1 ,sple5 & ,lungs3 ,! :ite ,m]cury come ov] ) ! ,flame is an excell5t ,m$ic9e1 /r5g!n+ ! ,he>t1 ,/oma*1 ,head & ,re9s1 & a great ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,g\t4 ,9 a ^w1 he t is ,ma/] ( ?is ,t9cture w f9d mu* m 9 x ?an ,i h "h h9t$4 ,9 l mann]1 z ha? be5 said ( ! ,magnesia1 we may proce$ ) o!r ,/ones1 to extract _! ,t9ctures1 all :i* h diff]5t prop]ties1 accord+ to ! nature ( ! ,/ones f :5ce !y are prep>$4 ,we proce$ n[ to %ew1 h[ by means ( our ,alcohol ,v9i ! ,t9ctures or ,ess5ces ( ,m9]als & ,metals1 )\t any prec$+ ,solution1 or o!r prep>ation1 may be easily br\ght ov]4 ,! way is ?us3 4 ,:at quantity y please ( any ,sulphur\s ,m>casite1 :e!r ( 1 1 1 1 or 1 make !m r$-hot 9 a ,crucible 9 a ,w9d ,furnace1 & !n put !m r$-hot z !y are1 into my second ,di/ill+ ,furnace1 fitt+ a l>ge ,recipi5t !reto1 & p\r ^u !m to ! quantity ( ab\t an ,ounce ( our ,alcohol ,v9i1 clos+ ! ,furnace aga9 imm$iately2 by ?is means ! ,_s ( ,w9e w ent] into ! ,/ones1 yet because ( ! great heat w n long cont9ue !re1 b asc5d & c>ry ov] ! ,metall9e ,_s ) x2 :i* done1 p\r ^u !m ano!r spoonful ( ,_s1 :i* :5 come ov]1 p\r on ano!r1 repeat+ ?is z (t z %all be ne$ful4 ,aft] t ! ,m>casites or ,metall9e ,/ones are gr[n cold1 !y mu/ be made r$-hot aga91 & proce$$ ) z be=e1 till a suffici5t quantity ( ! ,metallick ,_s be obta9$4 ,!n burn away ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & !re w rema9 a glori\s ,ess5ce ( ,metals1 :i* ?\ maye/ make use (1 accord+ to ?y be/ k4 ,"o ?+ ,i c assure !e1 t ?is is ! easie/ way to obta9 ,metallick ,spirits 9 quantity4 ,& ?\gh ! ,process appe>s pla9 & simple1 yet m may be discov]$ & atta9$ !reby ?an _m w\ld imag9e4 ,i "k :at ,i write1 ?\gh x may be e ,man w sc>cely und]/& me2 :i* is v fitt+1 to ! end ^! great ,arcana may n be pro/itut$ to ! ,unwor?y4 ,he1 :o _c make ,metallick ,spirits accord+ to ?is way1 may dissolve ! ,metals !mselves 9 prop] ,dissolv5ts1 p\r ,_s ( ,w9e ^u !m1 & di/il _! ,ess5ces1 :i* he may !n make use (1 z 8 und]/&+ %all guide him4 ,i h already decl>$1 t ,metallick ,spirits1 :5 p\r'd toge!r1 d ,meliorate "o ano!r4 ,i %all add no m at pres5t1 hav+ already decl>$ too mu* to ! ,unwor?y1 & = ^? t fe> ,god1 !y w be fur!r assi/$ f above1 & l$ to ! desir$ end4 ,9 l mann] may ! ,ess5ces ( all common ,/ones1 ,pebbles1 ,metall9e ,/ones1 col\r'd ,e>?s1 c4 be extract$ )\t any =ego+ prep>ation2 = :i* ,god be prais$ = ev]more4 ,am54 ,9 ! same way we c obta9 ! ,ess5ces ( _m o!r ,m9]al ,subjects1 )\t any prec$+ prep>ation1 especially ( su* z are ,volatile1 viz4 ,kobolt1 ,ars5ick1 ,orpim5t1 ,bismu?1 ,z9k1 ,lapis ,calam9>is1 & ! l ,realg>s1 f :i* we may di/il v poison\s1 b )al admirable1 ,spirits1 9 ord] to ! ,melioration ( ,metals4 ,we may also take ! same c\rse ) compact ,metals !mselves1 & di/il _! ,spirits )\t any =ego+ ,solution1 viz4 we mu/ file !m small1 make !m r$-hot1 & put !m into ! ,di/illatory1 & !n proce$ z be=e ha? be5 said ) ! ,m>casites1 & ! ,metall9e ,_s w come ov] ) its natural smell1 ta/e & col\r1 9 :i* ,spirits great wond]s lie hid1 b are ( greate/ use 9 ,meliorat+ ( ,metals4 ,read :at ,p>acelsus writes to ?is purpose 9 8 ,book call$ ,vexatio ,al*ymi/>um1 :]e y'l meet ) :at w satisfie y 9 ?is matt]4 ,consid] well ( :at ,i h said1 & ?\ wilt f9d m ?an ,i d>e set d[n2 = x is no small or common ?+ to obta9 ! pure ,s\ls ( ,compact ,metals1 )\t any =ego+ ,solution ( _! ,bodies4 ,n4 ,b4 ,^? ,metals :i* are molt5 ) ,m9]als1 be+ fil$1 & proce$+ ) !m z a=esaid1 af=d a ,_s high] 9 col\r1 & ( a /rong] smell ?an simple ,metals4 ,take an in/ance f ,brass1 ( :i* if y lay a piece ^u a r$-hot ,coal1 x w s5d =? a bad /5*1 or put ,coals into a ,brass ,*af+-,di%1 & y'l p]ceive ! same2 :i* bad smell proce$s f ! ,lapis ,calam9>is :i* is joyn$ ) ! ,copp]1 ! said ,lapis ,calam9>is be+ a volatile & /9k+ ,m9]al4 ,s likewise :5 is made :ite by ! addition ( ,ars5ick1 x /9ks mu* worse ?an :5 x is jo9'd ) ,lapis ,calam9>is1 z be+ mu* m poisonful4 ,?is /9k+ fume :i* proce$s f ,brass1 ?\gh x be a ,_s1 yet is n )\t a ,body1 & may be call$ a spiritual ,body1 or ,bodily ,_s4 ,^! fumes are hurtful to ! ,bra9 & ,he>t2 & !re=e a wise ,man endeav\rs to cat* ?is ,volatile ,_s1 & to turn x to a true fixt ,t9cture1 fix+ :ite ,metals into a p]man5t ,yell[2 z ! /9k+ fume ( ,:ite 1 made s by ,ars5ick1 may be r$uc$ to a ,t9cture1 :i* w t+e ,r$ into ,:ite4 ,i h said en\gh "h1 he t ha? e>s to he>1 let him he>4 ,he1 :o desires to "k m conc]n+ ^? ,metallick ,od\rs1 may read ,braceseus2 :]e he w f9d1 t f !m ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 or highe/ ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,diseases ( ,m51 & ,metals may be prep>$3 ,( :i*1 else:]e ,i may h occasion to treat fur!r4 ,x rema9s n[ to discov]1 9 :at mann] ! ,m$ic9al t++ ,spirits1 or ,s\ls ( ,/ones1 are to be extract$1 :]e) great ,hon\r & ,ri*es may be obta9$ 9 ! ,practice ( ,physick4 ,! ,process is ! v same1 z ) ! ,m>casites2 = :5 :ite ,pebbles & ,*ry/als1 or col\r'd ,/ones1 z ,jasp] ,/ones1 ,lapis ,lazuli & ! l1 be+ fir/ made r$ hot1 h our ,alcohol ,v9i p\r$ ^u !m 9 a conv5i5t ,di/illatory1 ! ,_s ( ,w9e c>ries ov] _! sev]al ,col\rs1 :i* ,t9ctures are ( great use 9 ,physick4 ,9 ?is way1 we may get a ,_s f ,lime /ones1 :i* is mo/ subtil1 & /rong ( any o!r :atsoev]4 ,z = ,corals & ,pe>ls1 !y are n to be made r$ hot 7because _! ,virtue is de/roy$ by /rong ,fire7 b only heat$1 & p\r ,_s ( ,w9e ^u !m1 by :i* means ! ,_s ( ,w9e w br+ ov] ! ,ess5ce ( ,corals ( a curi\s r$ ,col\r1 & t ( ,pe>ls :ite z ,milk4 ,! ,/ones t are f\nd 9 ,fi%es1 ,crabs eyes1 s call$1 ne$ only to be pulv]iz$1 )\t heat+ !m1 & 9 ab/ract+ ! ,_s ( ,w9e f !m1 we obta9 all _! ,virtues1 :i* ,_s ( ,w9e be+ aft]w>ds sep>at$ !re f1 z ,i h taught1 or accord+ to my new inv5tion burnt away1 we %all get ! true ,magi/]y ( ^! ,/ones1 be+ a pleasant ,salt1 full ( ,virtues1 & )\t any ?+ ( ,corrosiv5ess4 ,?is ,salt is ! true ,magi/]y ( ^! ,fi%-/ones4 ,! l true ,magi/]ies may1 )\t ! assi/ance ( any ,corrosive1 be prep>$ ( ,coral1 ,pe>ls1 ,"m ( ,pe>l1 ,cockle%ells1 & ! ,egg-%ells ( "s p>ticul> ,birds1 z also ( s(t ,/ones1 su* z ,lapis ,lyncis1 ,judaicus1 c4 ,let no ,body ?9k /range1 t ,i make m5tion "h ( ,egg-%ells1 among/ ! re/2 see+ x is c]ta91 t !y h _! ,orig9al f ,/ones1 z ,exp]i5ce tea*e? u1 = :5 ,h5s are coop'd up 9 ! ,w9t] "t1 9 places :]e !y _c meet ) ,s&1 or small ,/ones1 !y lay ,eggs )\t %ells4 ,:]e=e ,egg-%ells are n to be contemn$1 = :5 accord+ to my ,in/ructions !y are r$uc'd to ,magi/]ies1 !y are ( great use 9 cur+ ! ,/one & ,g\t3 ,& are us$ ) extraord9>y ,success1 to ha/5 ! ,bir? 9 ,wom51 /r5g?n+ bo? ,"m & ,*ild1 & help+ to expel ! ,aft]-,bir?4 ,swall[s ,egg-%ells may easily be _h1 =asmu* z aft] !y h hat*'d _! "y1 !y ca/ !m out ( _! ,ne/s1 & af=d an excell5t ,m$ic9e aga9/ ! ,fall+ ,sickness4 ,! ,egg-%ells ( ! ,wag-tail w\ld be yet m effectual to ?is purpose1 if !y c\ld be got1 = no ,bird is subject to ! ,fall+ ,sickness1 b x3 ,= be+ caught1 & runn+ ab\t ) o!r ,birds 9 ! ,w9t]1 x's (t seiz'd ) ! ,fall+ ,sickness1 8 ,feet /agg]1 8 ,head & ,tail tremble1 & at la/ falls on 8 ,back1 b cont9ues n s long1 = ris+ aga91 he plucks out "s ( 8 ,fea!rs1 & !reupon imm$iately recov]s1 & runs ab\t1 eats & dr9ks z be=e3 ,( ^: ,fea!rs1 s9ce _! ,egg-%ells are n to be got1 a ,magi/]y may be prep>$ aga9/ t ,di/emp]4 ,!y :o "k1 t great ,virtues are conta9$ ev5 9 natural sup]fluities1 w n wond] at my treat+ "h ( ,egg-%ells & ,fea!rs4 ,"s great ,philosoph]s h set d[n ! way ( mak+ ! ,philosoph]s ,/one ( !m2 among/ ! re/1 a c]ta9 ,au?or1 writ+ conc]n+ ,mans hair & ,egg-%ells1 concludes ?us3 ,?\gh ^! matt]s may seem to be v /range & absurd1 yet :o is !re t kn[s all ?+s1 c8 ,_m o!r ,subjects might be h9t$1 f :5ce ,magi/]ies may be prep>$1 b ,i ?9k x ne$less1 he :o sets ^u ! "w w easily f9d _m m1 ?an ,i h m5tion$4 ,i %all only1 by ! way1 take notice1 t ! common ,magi/]ies ( ! ,apo!c>ies ,%ops1 are no ,magi/]ies1 b m]e dead1 unpr(itable ,p[d]s4 ,we n[ proce$ to ! ,prep>ation ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 :i* be+ ( diff]5t ,natures1 mu/ also diff]5tly be prep>$4 ,z = ,in/ance1 ,opium 7:i* is a t\gh ,juice1 & _c be pulv]iz$7 mu/ be cut 9 ?9 slices1 & laid on a ,t9 ,plate be=e ! ,fire1 or any o!r conv5i5t way1 to be dri$1 & !n p[dr$2 :i* done1 we mu/ p\r ^u x "s ( our ,alcohol ( ,w9e1 & aft] a %ort dige/ion di/il x1 by :i* means we %all get x's mo/ subtil ,ess5ce2 &1 if aft]w>ds we burn away ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 "p ( ?is ,ess5ce w asc5d ) ! ,m]curial ,wat]1 & o!r "p /ay beh9d4 ,! =m] ( ^!1 viz4 ! ,volatile ,m]cury ( ,opium is s p[]ful1 t :5 only smelt to1 x is ( bett] effect ?an ! common ,laudanum ,opiatum tak5 9 sub/ance4 ,! ,r$ ,liquor1 :i* rema9s beh9d 9 ! ,cup or ,di% aft] ! ,_s ( ,w9e is burnt away1 may be tak5 inw>dly4 ,t :i* rema9s 9 ! ,glass ,body aft] ,di/illation is ( no great use1 & may be ca/ away2 yet if any "o w take ! pa9s to dissolve x 9 common 1 filt]1 & aft] r$uce x to ! consi/5ce ( ,pills1 p]haps he w n f9d x mu* inf]ior to ! common ,laudanum ,opiatum4 ,! ,oyl :i* rema9s 9 ! ,cup is ( v excell5t ,virtue1 z hav+ pa/ ! ,purgatory ,fire ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 :]eby x is mu* correct$3 ,:]e=e also we f9d1 t ?is ,oyl is :olly deve/$ ( t loa?some ,smell t is 9 ,opium4 ,b yet ! ,m]curial ,virtue1 :i* asc5ds toge!r ) ! ,flame1 is f> bett] ?an t :i* /ays beh9d1 n only 9 ,virtue1 b because be+ 9 ! =m ( a cle> )\t ,ta/e or ,smell1 x may ) ! m ease be tak5 by ! ,sick4 ,! said ,oyl may also ) ,saffron1 & ! ,n>cotick ( ! ,vitriol ( be ?ickn$ & r$uc$ to ! ,consi/5ce ( ,pills4 ,?is ,m$ic9e is ( great use1 = su* z are 9 pa91 & want _! due ,re/1 remov+ ! "o1 & procur+ ! o!r3 ,& no ,body c be ignorant1 h[ necess>y ,sleep & ,ab/95ce are1 to pres]ve ,heal?1 z well z to remove ,diseases4 ,accord+ to ?is way1 we may extract ! ,virtues ( all vegetable ,subjects1 & greatly exalt1 z well z correct !m1 :]e ne$ is4 ,n4 ,b4 ,h5bane & ,tobacco1 ?is way prep>$1 af=d ,n>coticks n inf]ior to ,opium4 ,aloes1 ,myrrh1 & ,saffron h&l$ 9 ?is mann]1 make an ,elixir ,proprietatis1 t5 times bett] ?an t describ$ by ,p>acelsus1 or ,helmont3 ,= our ,alcohol ,v9i br+s ov] only _! pure/ ,ess5ce1 :i* is aft]w>ds yet fur!r exalt$ ?r\gh ! ,flames ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,accord+ to ?is me?od1 a ,man may prep>e f ,vegetables excell5t ,cordials1 ,cephalicks1 /r5g!n]s ( ! ,/oma*1 ,nephriticks c4 :i* 9 _! effects w f> exce$ ! ,common4 ,only we are to obs]ve2 t :5 we h a m9d to prep>e an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 we ne$ n to m$dle ) ,vegetables or ,animals1 :i* are ,gr&fa!r ,demogorgons gre5 ,cloak1 =asmu* z a little piece ( 8 ,he>t1 is f> m valuable ?an 8 :ole ,cloak2 :]e=e he t w\ld prep>e an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 ( great] ,virtues ?an all ,vegetables & ,animals conta91 let him take to ,task a "p ( ?is ,demogorgons ,he>t4 ,conc]n+ :i*1 if ! ,read] desire fur!r to be satisfi$1 let him p]use a ,treatise ( ! incomp>able ,philosoph] ,joannes ,bracescus1 ( ! ,tree ( ,life2 :]e he may be in=m$1 :o ?is ,demogorgon is1 :at 8 clo!s1 & :at ! inmo/ ,blood ( 8 ,he>t are4 ,n[ by ! way1 to speak a little ( ?is ,demogorgon1 we are to und]/&1 t ! ,anci5ts always describ$ _! univ]sal ,"w1 n pla9ly s1 z to be appreh5d$ by e "o1 b wrapt up 9 ,riddles & ,allegories2 all ( !m po9t+ to ?is ,demogorgon1 :o has 8 ,seat 9 ! ,c5t] ( ! ,e>?1 hav+ a ru/y ,col\r'd1 & gre5 ,cloak ca/ ab\t him2 :i* 9 pla9 t]ms1 is no?+ else b ! ,c5tral ,fire1 :i* ,god1 :5 he creat$ ! ,_w1 plac$ !re z an ev]la/+ vivify+ ,fire2 by means ( :i* quick5+ ,fire1 n only ,metals & ,m9]als are produc$1 b also all ,h]bs1 ,plants & ,trees3 ,^u :i* ,acc\nt1 ! anci5t ,philosoph]s h describ$ ?is ,demogorgon1 to be ! ,gr&fa!r ( all ! ,hea!n ,gods1 t is ,metallick ,subjects1 & an ,uphold] (1 & ,provid] = all ?+s t are )91 z well z )\t ! ,e>?2 = all ?+s proce$ f "o ,orig9al1 viz41 ?is ,demogorgon4 ,conc]n+ :i*1 ,see ! ,twelf? ,treatise ( ,s5divogius4 ,metals & ,m9]als1 are z x 7 ! ,%irt1 or inmo/ cov]+ ( ,demogorgon1 :]eas ,vegetables & ,animals1 are b 8 ,cloak1 or upp] ,g>m5t4 ,! ,anci5ts h writ mu* conc]n+ ?is ,demogorgon1 attribut+ to him1 n only ! ,g5]ation & gr[? ( ,/ones & ,metals1 b decl>+ him to be ! ,fa!r ( ^? liv+ ,spirits1 :i* are (t5 f\nd 9 ! ,m\nta9s1 :]e ,m9es are1 especially ( or 1 ab\t :i*1 if ! ,read] desire to be fur!r satisfi$1 let him read ,george ,agricola 8 ,treatise conc]n+ ,subt]rane\s liv+ ,creatures4 ,to return !n to our ,demogorgon1 ,i say1 !re are f\nd "s contemptible ,m9]als1 9 :i* all ! ,virtues ( ,vegetables & ,animals lye conc5tr$1 :i* ,m9]als take _! ,orig9al f ! pure/ ,he>t-blood ( ,demogorgon3 ,su* ,m9]als z ^! we are to take 9 h&1 if we w\ld prep>e an univ]sal ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,diseases1 z well z a ,t9cture1 to meliorate all :ite ,metals ) great ,ga9 & ,pr(it4 ,we are also to obs]ve1 t su* an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 may easily1 ) little ,*>ges1 & 9 few days1 be prep>$3 ,= ! ,m9]als !mselves co/ little or no?+1 ! ,dissolv5t is v *eap1 & ! burn+ ,_s is n ,*>geable1 s t an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 to meliorate ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 may be made ) ! ,*>ge ( an ,angel1 :i*1 c]ta9ly1 is a /range & wond]ful ,comp5dium4 ,all ?is may be done ) ! help ( our ,_s ( ,w9e ,alcolisatus1 )\t :i*1 ! ,ess5ce ( ^! ,m9]als _c be br\ght ov]1 nor be made p]fectly sweet & f9e1 )\t endur+ ! ,purgatory ( its ref9+ ,flames3 ,:]e=e1 also our ,elias ,arti/a1 or ,salt ( ,art1 :]e) we acuate our burn+ ,_s1 & make su* a wond]ful ,m5/ruum ( x1 may well be call$ ! ,mon>* ( ,salts4 ,& to demon/rate1 t su* a ,m$ic9e prep>$ ( ,metals or ,animals1 ) ! help ( our ,salt ( ,art joyn$ ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 is n only able to cure all ! ,diseases ( ,m5 & ,metals1 b also ( ,vegetables1 appe>s fir/ f h5ce1 t an univ]sal ,m$ic9e c sc>cely1 or at all be prep>$ )\t ! ,concurr5ce ( ,vegetables & ,animals3 ,= :i* reason ! ,philosoph]s say1 t _! ,/one is ,vegetable1 ,animal & ,m9]al2 if !n ! univ]sal ,m$ic9e be made up ( ^! ?ree1 we mu/ conclude also1 t x is ,ma/] & ,comm&] ov] !m4 ,! use ( ?is ,m$ic9e 9 ! sev]al ?ree ,k+doms1 is z foll[s4 ,:5 by means ( our ,t>t>iz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 ?\ ha/ br\ght ov] ! pure ,ess5ce ( a ,metal or ,m9]al1 & sep>at$ ! ,_s ( ,w9e f ! ,metallick ,ess5ce1 by burn+ x away1 !n ! said ,ess5ce /ays beh9d 9 ! ,cup or ,di%1 :]e9 ! ,_s ( ,w9e 0 burnt away1 & may )\t any o!r ,prep>ation be made use (1 = ! ,cure ( all curable ,diseases4 ,b :5 we h a m9d to make use ( ?is ,ess5ce1 = ! meliorat+ ( ,metals1 we mu/ fir/ f]m5t x ) common or 1 = )\t ?is1 ! ,s\l or ,qu9tess5ce ( ,metals c h no +ress into ,metals1 s z to unite ) !m 9 a ,fire ( ,fusion4 ,we are also to note1 t :5 ?is ,metallick ,ess5ce is f]m5t$ ) ,sol1 x becomes a ,sol> ,t9cture1 b :5 ) 1 x only af=ds a :ite ,t9cture4 ,x is also to be obs]v$1 t :5 we take two p>ts ( 1 & "o ( = our f]m5t1 we %all h a ,r$ ,t9cture1 & s on ! contr>y1 if we make use ( two or ?ree p>ts ( 1 to "o ( 1 x w only be a :ite ,t9cture1 because ! pr$om9ant ,metal det]m9es ! ,t9cture4 ,b he :o ha? once obta9$ a well prep>$ ,qu9tess5ce ( ,metals1 w easily "k ! f]m5t & way ( apply+ x1 = a due application is ( great mom5t 9 ?is matt]4 ,i h kn[n "s1 :o _h extract$ good ,t9ctures f & 1 b und]/ood n ! way ( f]m5t+ !m1 t is ( joyn+ _! f]m5t )\t _! ,t9ctures2 nei!r did !y und]/& ! ,inc]ation1 t is1 ! way to give to y\r ,t9ctures easie ,fluxibility & ,+ress1 s c\ld n arrive at _! desir$ ,end4 ,7 ! ,_w wor?y ( x1 ,i c\ld set d[n an easie1 *eap & %ort way1 to extract mu* out ( 1 by :i* means e "o t is some:at skill$ 9 ,di/ill+1 ,melt+ & ,cupell+1 might h a ,ri* & inexhau/$ ,m9e 9 8 own ,h\se1 b x is mu* bett] to be sil5t1 ?an to /r5g!n ,m5 9 _! ,pride & wick$ness4 ,b to return to ! ,m$ic9al use ( our ,t9ctures1 we are to take ,notice1 t ! ,r$ ,oyl1 :i* rema9s aft] ! burn+ away ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e 9 ! ,cup1 is fitte/ to make a ,metallick ,t9cture (3 ,b ! or ,cele/ial ,vitriol1 :i* m\nts ) ! ,flame ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 is ! mo/ prop] ,m$ic9e = human ,bodies3 ,= ?is pure ,m]curial is ! true & be/ ( ,life1 :]e)1 n alone ,m51 b also o!r ,animals1 yea & ,vegetables too1 may be cur$ ( all ,diseases1 & ,evils incid5t to !m4 ,& =asmu*1 z ! highe/ ,m$ic9e ( ,vegetables is ! ,n\ri%m5t !y draw f ! ,e>?1 ! w>m? ( ! ,sun1 & fruitful ,ra91 & t on ! contr>y a dry & b>r5 ,soil1 & want ( ! *]i%+ heat ( ! ,sun & ,ra91 are ! ,dea? ( all ,vegetables1 x is app>5t t !re c be no bett] ,rem$y to keep (f ! ,dea? ( ,vegetables1 ?an ?is our sweet *]i%+1 & vivify+ ( ,life1 or ,cele/ial ,salt3 ,= :5 any ,se$s ( ,vegetables are /eep$ !re91 & set only 9 ,s&1 !y imm$iately %oot up & gr[3 ,& hav+ ?is effect ^u ,vegetables1 we h ! less reason to d\bt ( its *]i%+1 & vivify+ ,virtue on human ,bodies1 z inde$ !re _c be a bett] ,m$ic9e to rid ! ,body ( ,man1 ( all mann] ( ,diseases ?an ?is ,univ]sal ,bless$ ( ,life1 or heav5ly ,ra9 4 ,:5 we att5tively consid] ,nature1 we f9d1 t ! ,life & gr[? ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 is ,orig9ally f ! ,air1 or an ,airy volatile ,_s4 ,?us we c make all h>d ,/ones & ,metals gr[ z x 7 9 a mom5t1 by means ( su* a volatile ,_s1 conc]n+ :i*1 ,i h spok5 9 ! ,second ,"p ( my ,furnaces4 ,?is sudd5 gr[? ( ,/ones & ,metals1 ,i h _m ye>s s9ce %ew$ to "s ( my ,fri5ds1 :o greatly admir$ ! same1 b c\ld n compreh5d t reason !re(4 ,n[ !re=e1 to satisfie ! ,se>*]s aft] tru?1 ,i decl>e1 t all gr[?1 :e!r 9 ! ,microcosme1 or ,macrocosme proce$s f a ,_s1 or ,volatile ,salt1 aris+ f two contr>ies1 viz4 an ,acid & an ,alkali2 = :5 an ,alkali1 & an ,acid ,_s meet1 !y cause an ,eff]vesc5ce1 dur+ :i*1 !re proce$s f !m bo? a v subtil ,_s1 :i* has ! ,nature & ,prop]ty to make all ?+s gr[4 ,if a ,man takes ?is ,_s inw>dly2 x procures & pres]ves heal?2 if x be joyn'd to an ,h]b1 x makes x to gr[ & %oot up sudd5ly4 ,) ?is ,_s we c make an ,h]b gr[ f its ,se$ 9 ! mid/ ( ,w9t]1 7b x mu/ be 9 a w>m ,room17 s z x may be se5 to gr[2 :i* my self h p]=m$ m ?an once4 ,& to make x appe>1 t ?is swift gr[? only proce$s f a volatile ,_s1 produc'd by ! /rife ( two contr>ies1 ,i'le give ?is in/ance2 p\r "o ,p\nd ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ^u "o or two ,p\nd ( calc9$ ,t>t>1 n at once1 b by degrees1 & at sev]al times1 & x w cause a great /rife & ,eff]vesc5ce1 cov] ! ,cucurbit ) its ,head1 & give ,fire 9 a ,s& ,furnace1 by :i* means a v subtil volatile ,_s comes into ! ,receiv]4 ,if be=e ?is ,"w be und]tak51 a ,/one ha? be5 dissolv$ by ! calc9$ ,t>t>1 & a ,metal 9 ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 !n ! ,_s1 :i* proce$s f !m1 w be mu* m p[]ful2 because ! ,virtue bo? ( ! ,/one & ,metal comes ov] ) ! ,_s4 ,9 ?is mann] may a volatile ,_s be _h f all ,acids & ,alkalis4 ,to demon/rate ?is fur!r1 t ! gr[? ( all ?+s proce$s f ! /rife ( two contr>ies1 take ?is in/ance3 ,dissolve "s ,iron or ,copp] 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 or ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 draw (f ! ,flegm1 9 :i* ,di/illation none ( ! ,acid ,_s w come ov]2 because x is joyn'd & conc5tr$ ) ! ,metal1 animat+ & dispos+ x to %oot up & to gr[ swiftly1 s z ! eye may p]ceive x gr[1 l a ,tree ) a ,body1 ,b\ghs1 ,bran*es1 & ,twigs4 ,take ?is ,_s ( ,salt or ,vitriol1 conc5tr$ by ! 1 z soon z y h tak5 x out ( ! ,furnace1 :il/ x is yet w>m1 & break x into little ,bitts1 ab\t ! bigness ( l>ge ,pease 7if y %\ld suff] x to gr[ cold1 x w\ld by attract+ ! ,air1 sudd5ly run into an ,oyl p] deliquium47 ,^! pieces ( animat$ mu/ be joyn$ ) its contr>y1 = :i* y c *oose no?+ bett] ?an a ,liquor ( ,fl9ts prep>$ 9 ! same mann]1 :i* ,i h taught 9 ! second "p ( my ,furnaces4 ,! ,glass1 :]e9 y put ?is ,liquor ( ,fl9ts1 mu/ be ( ! same wid5ess at ! top1 z at ! bottom1 & ab\t an h&bread? high1 & fill'd ) ! said ,alkali\s ,liquor1 to :i*1 put y\r ,acid conc5tr$ by ! 1 lay+ ! pieces ord]ly a ?umbs bread? f "o ano!r1 & place ! ,glass1 :]e x may n be %ak5 or jogg'd4 ,z soon z ^! contr>ies are ?us joyn$1 !y beg9 to act ^u "o ano!r2 b =asmu*1 z ! "o ( ^! contr>ies is conc5tr$ by ! 1 & become h>d1 x _c m+le x self ) its adv]s>y1 or de/roy x1 s !y only vex & angui% "o ano!r1 9 do+ :i*1 a w>m? arise? betwe5 !m1 & ! "o contr>y pu%e? ! o!r to %oot & gr[2 ! h>d & dry "p1 viz4 ! animat$ draw+ s mu* moi/ure f its contr>y1 ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts1 z makes x heave & beg9 to gr[ 9 =m ( a ,plant1 ) ,root1 ,/ock1 ,bran*es1 & ,twigs1 v pleasant to behold1 ! gr[? be+ v swift1 s z )9 an h\r & an half1 or two h\rs at ! mo/1 ! :ole ,glass is fill'd ) little iron ,trees1 :i* gr[ h>d] & h>d]1 & :5 !y are h>d en\gh1 7:i* w be 9 ! space ( tw5ty f\r h\rs7 !n ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts mu/ be let out f x ?r\gh a hole1 left on purpose 9 ! bottom ( ! ,glass1 & ! ,plant1 or little ,tree1 rema9s4 ,if we desire to make a m pleasant sight ( x1 we may take sev]al ,metals1 & make !m gr[ up l a ,tree2 af=ds a d>k br[n1 ,v5us a gre51 & a ,:ite & ,grey1 a ,blew1 & a ,yell[ ,col\r4 ,m9]als also give diff]5t ,col\rs f ,metals2 ,lapis ,calam9>is gr[s n into ,trees1 b into ! resemblance ( ,m\nta9s & ,rocks ( a ,:ite & ,greyi% ,col\r4 ,if we h a m9d to make ,/ones to gr[1 we proce$ ?us1 fir/ we melt ! ,/one1 :e!r ,:ite or ,col\r$1 into a transp>5t ,glass1 & p\r x =? into a ,copp] ,bason1 :]e x w fl[ broad & ?91 & w be ! fitt] to be broke into z small pieces z we desire4 ,:i* peices we place z be=e 9 a flat bottom'd ,glass be=e describ$1 :i* mu/ be full ( an ,acid ,_s mix$ ) wat]1 s z x may nei!r be too %>p1 nor too weak2 = if x be weakn$ ) too mu* wat]1 x w n reta9 /r5g? en\gh to make x gr[2 & if ! ,acid be too %>p1 x w dissolve ! ,alkaliz$ ,/one1 :]e=e great c>e mu/ be tak51 z to ?is p>ticul>4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,magnesia gives a ,blood-r$ ,tree1 & mu* m beautiful ?an any ( ! ,metals3 ,only obs]ve1 t ,metals may be made to gr[ ) less tr\ble ?an ,/ones4 ,f :at ha? be5 said1 x appe>s beyond dispute1 t ! gr[? ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als 7,/ones n except$7 proce$s f two contr>ies4 ,i c\ld easily make ?is out m amply & fully1 b hav+ treat$ ( ! same 9 o!r p>ts ( my ,writ+s1 ,i %all let x re/ "h4 ,an ,app5dix or ,,coroll>y4 ,i h 9 ! =ego+ ,treatise decl>$ ! use ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*imy1 & h set d[n no?+1 b :at my self h exp]i5c$4 ,:at ,i h writ conc]n+ our ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 is also ! v tru?3 ,& ?o' :at ,i h "h set d[n might seem to suffice2 yet ,i _c1 be=e ,i conclude ?is small ,book1 b m5tion a mu* great] ,gift ( ,god1 ?an t ( :i* ,i h spok5 "h1 viz4 t ,god ha? v\*saf$ ,mank9d1 = pres]v+ _! ,heal?1 a ,subject1 :]e9 ! ,p[]s & ,virtues ( all ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 are summ'd up & unit$ toge!r2 :i* ,subject may be _h 9 all places = no?+1 & h[ev] contemptible x may seem to ! ignorant1 yet x is ! matt] ( ! highe/ ,m$ic9e 9 ! ,_w4 ,e ,man c h en\gh ( x f himself1 ne$s !re=e n to g to ano!r = x4 ,adam & ,eve our fir/ ,p>5ts br\ght ?is matt] ) !m out ( ,p>adise2 yea1 e "o br+s x along ) him f 8 ,mo!rs womb4 ,let no ,man imag91 t ,i speak "h ( ,ur9e1 or ,mans ,dung1 x is some?+ else1 & m despis$ ?an ei!r ( !m1 s t a pr\d ,man w sc>cely light ^u x4 ,i say1 if a ,man "k ?is ,subject1 & h[ to make use ( x 9 ,physick1 he may well acc\nt himself happy1 z ne$+ no?+ ( all t is 9 ! ,_w besides1 9 ,case he ha? only /r5g?1 place1 & conv5i5ce to prep>e ! same4 ,! ,subject co/s no?+1 & ! ,prep>ation requires nei!r ,glasses1 ,coals nor ,furnace4 ,i comm5d ?is ,subject to ,physicians above any o!r 9 ! ,_w1 ! ,prep>ation be+ easie1 & )\t ,*>ges1 & may be f9i%$ 9 few days3 ,s t ! k ( ?is ,subject1 & its easie ,prep>ation1 ought n to be look'd ^u1 z an inv5tion ( ,man1 b z a wond]ful1 & undes]v$ ,gift ( ,god1 res]v$ only = ^?1 :o despise ! ,_w ) all its ,vanities1 r5\nce ! ,devil & all 8 ,works1 & avoid ! ,company ( wick$ ,m51 8 adh]5ts4 ,( ! ,?ree mo/ noble ,,/ones g5]at$ by ,?ree ,secret ,,fires4 ,,& ,fir/1 ,( ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 :i* is prep>$ by ! ,secret ,fire ( ! ,wise4 ,secondly1 ( ! upp] & l[] ,?und]-/one1 h[ !y are g5]at$ above1 by ! ,meteorological ,fire2 & bel[1 by ! secret ,artificial ,fire4 ,&1 ,?irdly1 ,h[ ! ,lapis ,ignis1 or ,fire-/one ( ,basilius1 is to be prep>$ out ( ,antimony by ,art4 ,& h[ ^! ,?ree mo/ noble ,/ones ( ! ,_w1 are to be us$ 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy4 ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,read]1 ,9 ! end ( ! ,app5dix to ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopa ,spagyrica1 ,i h made m5tion ( ,?ree ,fires1 :i* are n ,common1 b unkn[n to ! ,_w4 ,by :i* are g5]at$ ?ree wond]ful ,/ones1 :i* ,i did int5d to publi%4 ,fir/1 ( ! secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 commonly call$ ! ,fire ( ,artephius1 because ,artephius a v anci5t ,philosoph] did fir/ write ( x1 :o 0 also envi\s l o!rs1 & w\ld write no?+ ( x1 till he came to be n9e hundr$ ,ye>s old :i* way ! ,philosoph]s ,/one 0 to be made by ?is ,fire4 ,^! ,writ+s h be5 long toss$ up & d[n ! ,_w1 be=e any c\ld be c]ta91 :e!r or no ?is miracul\s ,fire c\ld be f\nd 9 ,nature4 ,at l5g? "s ,philosoph]s atta9'd its k1 & publi%$ x = ! good ( ! ,_w4 ,b because1 ^? ,philosoph]s 7 v obscure 9 _! ,writ+s1 ! ,art c\ld n be made common1 b rema9e? secret to ?is h\r3 ,s t "o ( a ,?\s& among ! n[ reput$ ,philosoph]s1 7:o h fill'd ! :ole ,_w ) _! unexp]i5c$ ,writ+s7 sc>cely "o is to be f\nd1 :o "k any ?+ ( x4 ,& because ?is secret ,fire 0 call$ by ! true ,philosoph]s1 ,ignis ,philosophorum1 x w\ld h becom$ !m1 to "k some:at ( x4 ,helmont ! mo/ exp]i5c$ & le>n$ ,philosoph] ( 8 "t1 al?\gh he _h /udi$ long 9 ! ,univ]sities1 yet he do? n ,glory 9 any ,arts he !re le>n$3 ,b on ! contr>y1 he sai?1 t ,physick1 z x is taught 9 ! ,s*ools1 is ( no value4 ,&1 t n ! ,univ]sities1 b ! ,fire1 made him a ,philosoph]4 ,& !re=e1 he calls himself a ,philosoph] by ! ,fire4 ,& )\t d\bt1 our secret ,fire 0 kn[n to him1 z appe>s by 8 excell5t ,writ+s4 ,= 8 ,elem5tum ,ignis ,v5]is1 to :i* he attributes s _m ,virtues1 c\ld n well be made1 )\t ?is secret ,fire4 ,a ,qu9tess5ce may be drawn out ( ,v5us1 b t w n effect1 :at ! ,r$ ,elem5t ( ! incombu/ible ,sulphur c4 ,p>acelsus1 9 8 ,book ( ,sulphur1 writes1 t an excell5t ,elem5tum ,ignis may be made out ( common ,sulphur1 :i* he s highly comm5ds1 t he d>es to say1 t except a ,physician ha? ?is ,elem5t ( ,fire1 7t is ! fix$ ,qu9tess5ce ( ,sulphur1 among 8 ,arcanums1 he _c rightly be reput$ a ,physician1 b a ,money ,cat*]1 & ,robb] ( ! ,sick4 ,9 my lately publi%$ ,treatise ( ,sulphur1 ,i h also describ$ an ,elem5tum ,ignis1 :i* is c]ta9ly a v excell5t ,m$ic9e aga9/ all ,cold ,di/emp]s1 b ?is is n yet fix$1 b combu/ible1 b ! ,elem5t ( ,fire ought to be incombu/ible4 ,= z long z a ,m$ic9e made out ( ,sulphur is /ill combu/ible1 & subject to black5 ,silv] :5 t\*$ ) x1 x _c be reput$ ! true ,elem5tum ,ignis ,sulphuris4 ,= ! true ,elem5t ( ,fire ( ,sulphur do? n make ,silv] black1 b t+e? x ) a con/ant ,gold5 ,col\r1 :i* _c be wa%$ (f4 ,z also1 ! ,elem5t ( ,fire ought to be ( ?is ,nature1 to ent] a ,r$ hot ,plate ( ,silv] )\t fume1 z ,oyl s9ks into dry ,lea!r2 & to t+e x ,yell[4 ,also1 x ought to t+e common into ,gold1 :5 add$ to x 9 a due heat4 ,?is ,qu9tess5ce ( ,sulphur1 also mu/ n be burnt by ! ,fire z o!r ,oyl1 b rema9 incombu/ible4 ,!re=e1 ! ,philosoph]s h call$ x an incombu/ible ,oyl1 a p]man5t ,wat]1 ,aurum potabile1 c4 ,:5 x ha? ^? ,virtues1 !n x c p]=m :at ,p>acelsus attributes to x1 viz4 ,wond]s bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy2 & by ?is1 ,ari/otle & 8 foll[]s 7:o ass]t1 t ! ,species ( ,metals _c be transmut$7 are q out ( ,doors4 ,x is true1 ,ari/otle also sai?1 t ! ,metals _c be transmut$1 if !y be n fir/ r$uc$ to _! fir/ matt]1 ( :i* ,i h suffici5tly treat$4 ,?is our fix$ ,oyl ( ,sulphur transmutes ! ,metals )\t any prec$5t r$uction ( !m to _! fir/ matt]4 ,= our secret ,fire ha? tak5 away :atsoev] 0 p]nici\s or combu/ible2 s t only ! pure/ & incombu/ible "p rema9s1 by :i* su* great ?+s 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy are p]=m$1 t x refute? all ^? :o speak aga9/ x2 al?\gh _m ,impo/ors by _! *eats1 f place to place1 h giv5 occasion to speak evil ( ! ,noble/ ( ,arts2 :i* ha? _h an ill effect h]et(ore ^u my self4 ,an ,hi/ory ( ! ,poison\s ,tayl ( ,common ,al*ymy4 ,"h foll[s a l>ge ,hi/orical ,digression ( "s great ,abuses :i* ! ,au?or "s "t und]w5t1 b p]ta9+ no?+ to ! scope ( ?is ,treatise1 ,i w n tr\ble ! ,read] ) x4 ,n[ conc]n+ our secret ,fire1 x is n made ( ,coals or ,wood1 or o!r combu/ible ,matt]1 b comp\nd$ ( c]ta9 ,fi]y ,wat]s1 :i* burn1 b n l o!r ,fires )\t ! ,glass1 b always )9 ! ,glass2 :]e=e ,artephius1 z ! fir/ ,au?or ( ! secret ,fire1 use? ^! words4 ,our ,fire is ,m9]al1 ,equal1 ,cont9ual1 x ,vap\rs n unless x be too mu* /irr$ up1 x p>takes ( ,sulphur1 & is tak5 else:]e ?an f ! matt]2 x pulle? d[n all ?+s1 dissolve?1 congeale?1 & calc9e?1 x is artificial to f9d2 x is a %ort way )\t co/1 at ! lea/ ) small co/2 x is moi/1 vapr\s1 dige/ive1 alt]+1 pi]c+1 subtile1 ,airy1 n viol5t1 n burn+1 compass+ or environn+1 conta9+ b "o1 & x is ! f\nta9 ( liv+ ,wat] :i* goe? ab\t & conta9e? ! place1 :5 ! ,k+ & ,que5 ha? !mselves4 ,?is is ,artephius's ,description ( ! ,fire ( ,philosoph]s4 ,pontanus ha? also wrote ( ?is ,fire1 to ^: ,epi/le ,i ref] ! ,read] = ! m easie introduction to x4 ,artephius ha? "h pla9ly en\gh describ$ ! ,matt]1 & ! ,m]curial ,wat]1 & ,pontanus ha? confirm$ x4 ,he to :om ,god w give x1 w easily compreh5d x2 b ,artephius & ,pontanus tea* no?+1 b h[ to rip5 ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s comp\nd$ ( ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,antimony1 by ?is secret ,fire4 ,b because sev]al o!rs z well univ]sal z p>ticul> are to be easily prep>$ by ?is our ,fire1 ,i ?9k fit to say some:at ( x4 ,our ,fire1 maturates :atsoev] is put to x1 :e!r ,vegetables1 ,animals1 or ,m9]als1 & !re=e our ,fire1 z also ! ,matt] ( ! ,philosoph]s ,/one x self1 is call$ ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al2 z also a natural1 non-natural1 & sup]natural ,fire4 ,he :o is n satisfi$ ) ?is may read ,artephius himself1 :]e he w f9d m ( ?is our secret ,fire4 ,n[ hav+ und]/ood :at ,artephius & ,pontanus h writt5 ( our secret ,fire1 ,i c\ld n b describe x some:at m op5ly1 to %ew ! ,arti/ a ne>] & easi] way to obta9 x4 ,i ,glaub] c truly affirm ?is1 ,t 9 my "y days ,i h travell$ _m ,c\ntries1 & dilig5tly se>*$ = an ,exp]i5c$ ,philosoph]1 t might tea* me "s good4 ,b ,i no :]e f\nd my desire1 b ,i (t5 f\nd "s dilig5t ,physician1 :o foll[+ ,crollius1 ,h>tman1 ,begu9us1 & o!r ,exp]i5c$ ,physicians1 prep>$ _! own ,m$ic9es1 by :i* !y ga9$ ,hon\r & ,weal?1 & 7 !re) cont5t4 ,"s ( !m _h inde$ read ,artephius & ,pontanus1 b _h n light en\gh to und]/& !m4 ,i h also endeav\r$ to frequ5t ! elaboraories ( ,pr9ces1 to le>n some?+ !re4 ,inde$ ,i f\nd ,processes en\gh !re1 :i* 7 s5t f great ,m54 ,by foll[+ ( :i*1 & work+ 9 ,ars5ick1 ,orpim5t1 ,cobalt1 ,c9ab>1 ,m]cury & ! l ,m9]als1 ,i drew a great deal ( ,poison into my ,body1 till at l5g? ,i grew we>y ( x1 & !re=e set my m9d ^u ,spagyrick ,m$ic9es1 by :i* ,i h f\nd _m curi\s ,secrets1 & ga9'd a suffici5t ,livelyhood4 ,b yet at ! same "t1 ,i att5tively read ! ,writ+s ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & out ( !m le>n$ _m good ?+s1 *iefly ,basilius1 ,braceseus1 ,neusem5tius & ! l good ,au?ors2 b ! secret ,fire ( ,artephius1 or ! prop] ,ag5t1 ,i c\ld n ,le>n1 ,i h (t5 ,disc\rs$ ( x ) ,le>n$ m51 b always f\nd1 t !y und]/ood less ( x ?an my self4 ,= !y _h n read ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 b _h sp5t _! "t 9 gett+ ( ,money1 & s5d+ _! ,receipts to ! ,apo!c>eis ,%ops4 ,b aft] a light 0 enk9dl$ 9 me f above1 & ,i began to "k ?is secret ,fire1 ,i began to h an av]sion to ! t$i\s1 & tr\blesome "w ) ,glasses1 !re=e ,i set x all aside1 & n[ f9d my self m at ease1 by ?is ,capital "w1 = ,i make no fur!r use ( ,furnaces1 ,glasses1 or ,coals1 b c n[ d m & great] ?+s 9 half a ,nut%ell or ,egg%ell1 ?an ,i c\ld be=e1 ) all my ,furnaces1 ,glasses & ,coals1 = :i* ,i give incessant ?anks to ,god1 :o is ! giv] ( all ,good4 ,?is ,i 0 will+ to add1 viz4 t our ,fire is h>d to be f\nd1 b easie to be made1 :5 kn[n4 ,conc]n+ ! ,matt]1 x is n always ! same1 b may be tak5 aft] sev]al ways1 yet accord+ to ! true proportion ( ! ,fire1 = ?is is all 9 all1 ! prop] ,ag5t mu/ be only excit$ by our ,fire1 & c>ri$ on to ! promot+ ( ! ,maturation ( our ,matt]2 = ! prop] ,ag5t is "h z mu* conc]n$1 z ! fire x self1 = t alone c\ld n "w suffici5tly to prep>e an unripe ,m9]al by x self1 )\t ! help ( ! prop] ,ag5t1 9 s %ort a "t1 into a ,t9cture con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 or univ]sal ,m$ic9e4 ,n[ :oev] ha? a m9d to d any ?+ ) our secret ,fire1 mu/ h con/ancy ( m9d1 t>ry at home1 & beg assi/ance ( ,god1 ^: ,bless+ he mu/ wait = ) ,pati5ce4 ,n[ conc]n+ ! f>!r use ( our secret ,fire1 x is ?us1 t all ,vegetables1 z ,h]bs1 ,roots1 ,se$s1 ,woods1 c4 & all ,animals1 none except$1 toge!r ) all ,m9]als & ,metals1 may )\t ,co/1 be easily br\ght into excell5t ,m$icam5ts1 p>ticul>ly4 ,= our ,fire ,maturates ! pure/ ,anima1 or ,qu9tess5ce ( all ?+s4 ,poyson\s ,subjects are conv]t$ into ,m$ic9e1 s[r & bitt] into pleasant & sweet4 ,! immature is rip5$2 & our ,fire c be bett] comp>$ ) no?+1 ?an ) ! ,sun1 :i* gives ,life to all ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 & makes ! imp]fect1 p]fect1 no?+ except$4 ,9 f9e1 ,our ,fire is ! greate/ & mo/ noble 9 ! ,_w1 ! ,sun except$3 ,b ,god is above all1 ! ,"l ( ! ,creation4 ,b :at ne$ ,i say mu* ( ! ,melioration ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 by our secret ,fire1 ,i h said en\gh1 if ,i %\ld say m1 x w\ld r5d] x too ,common4 ,b ?us mu* x w be necess>y to add1 viz4 :at ! ,subjects are1 :i* are ! mo/ easily wr\ght ^u by our ,fire4 ,among ,vegetables1 ,w9e1 & :at p]ta9s to x is ! be/2 ,among ,m9]als1 ,antimony & ,m]cury1 :i* is our liv+ ,gold2 ,among ,animals1 ,man1 & :at app]ta9s to him4 ,y h y\r own *oice to *use1 :i* y w1 y h suffici5t ,advice1 & want no?+ m1 b ! ,bless+ ( ,god1 )\t :i* all is 9 va94 ,"h foll[e? ! ,composition1 or ,prep>ation ( our secret ,fire4 ,?ree ,hea!ni% ,deities comm& ?is our secret ,fire1 viz4 ,apollo1 ,diana & ,pluto4 ,apollo af=ds ! w>m ,sun-%9e4 ,diana gives ! cool+ & refre%+ ,night4 ,& ,pluto gives 8 ,fi]y ,helli% ,ra94 ,t y may bett] und]/& x1 ,apollo gives ,w9e ?ree times1 ,diana ,milk twice1 & ,pluto 8 ,helli% ,fire once4 ,out ( ^! ?ree ,gifts1 our ,fire is prep>$4 ,?is is ! true ,prep>ation ( our wond]ful ,fire4 ,to speak ( ?is m amply1 is n conv5i5t2 we mu/ n ca/ ,pe>ls be=e ,sw9e1 :i* way ?is ,fire is to be us$ to any ,subject1 is suffici5tly discov]$ to a ,man !reunto elect$ by ,god4 ,b !re are _m1 :o hav+ no dep5d5cy ^u ,god's ,bless+ proce$ aft] an evil & *eat+ mann]1 s t ^? ,al*ymi/s1 or ,gold-mak]s1 are become a scorn to ! ,c\ntry1 & no ,man c>es to dwell by !m1 le/ _! great & cont9ual ,fires %\ld br+ damage to 8 ,neighb\rs1 & ?is n )\t reason4 ,= 9 mak+ ,oyl ( ,vitriol aft] ! common way1 a ,fire is kept ord9>ily = =ty or fifty h\rs1 :i* is a v t$i\s ,"w2 b ! ,adepts c =ce ov] a ,p\nd ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol 9 an h\rs "t1 ) v few ,coals1 :i* ?+ ,i h already t\*$ 9 my ,writ+s1 & %all say m ( x 9 my ,second ,app5dix4 ,i h recomm5d$ ?is comp5di\s way ( mak+ ,oyl ( ,vitriol & ,sulphur1 to "s ,m52 b !y adh]$ s close to _! old l+r+ way1 t !y 7 reg>dless ( a bett]1 not)/&+ t ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 & ! ,acidum ( ,sulphur1 are ! ,basis or ,f\ndation ( all ! common ,h]metick ,m$ic9e1 = all o!r ,m9]al ,spirits are by !m acquir$ easily & pl5tifully4 ,t ,m9]al ,acid :i* is pl5tifully f\nd 9 ,vitriol & ,sulphur1 is ! only ,ag5t :]eby ,nature ,maturates ! yet volatile & unripe ,m9]als 9 ! ,e>?4 ,& also all ,t9ctures1 :i* are fix$ & con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 are by ! h& ( ! ,arti/ prep>$ by ?is1 yet ) ! ,addition ( its ,compe]1 ! ext]nal ,fire4 ,?is univ]sal ,acidum is our ,horse-dung1 & ! ,/ygian wat]1 9 :i* ,jason dr[n$ 8 ,dragon & made him fix$3 ,b :5 ,i "h m5tion ,jason's ,dragon1 x comes into my m9d :at happ5$ to me1 :5 ,i once attempt$ to make su* a ,dragon1 :i* vomit$ out ,fire1 & a black poyson\s ,smoke1 out ( ,sulphur & ,saltpet]3 ,& because ?is ,hi/ory1 may s]ve z a w>n+ to _m1 :o may incur mu* dang] (t5times by ! common ,al*ymy1 ,i w "h ins]t x4 ,a little be=e ,i became ,b$-ridd51 ,i _h und]tak5 to /eal f ! ev] wat*ful ,dragon1 t ,gold5 ,fleece :i* he ha? 9 8 keep+1 & because ?is fi]ce ,dragon w "p ) no?+ be=e he be half sla91 or at lea/1 laid to sleep1 !re=e ,i 0 busi$ 9 ?is "w1 & _h made a mixture ( ,sulphur1 ,nit] & ,t>t>1 & also ano!r ( ,salt]-pet]1 ,antimony & ,t>t>1 ea* ap>t 9 an ,e>!n ,pot1 9 ord] to ,fire !m = ,detonation4 ,& al?\gh ,i _h ord]$1 t "o ,pot %\ld fir/ be detonat$1 & !n ! o!r1 t ! ,smoke might n be too great1 yet ?is 0 n done1 b !y 7 fir$ bo? toge!r1 :i* caus$ su* a great1 black & /9k+ ,smoke to asc5d ! ,*imney1 t :5 ! ,neighb\rs saw x1 !y ?\ght ! ,h\se _h be5 on fire1 & cry$ out1 ,fire1 knock$ at my ,door1 to come 9 to qu5* x1 :5 !re 0 none1 not)/&+ ?is 0 n done 9 my dwell+ ,h\se1 b 9 a ,h\se remote f all o!rs1 s t x c\ld h done no hurt to any else1 if x _h be5 burnt d[n1 b !y n be+ satisfi$ got ,ladd]s & look$ d[n ! ,*imney1 & see+ no ,fire !re1 !y !n said1 x 0 ,wit*craft4 ,out ( ?is ,hi/ory1 "o may see :at a dang]\s ,toyl ! common ,al*ymy ha?4 ,?is "w to kill ! ,dragon1 & to spoyl him ( 8 ,gold5 ,fleece1 is "o ( ! pleasante/ t ev] ,i did 9 ,al*ymy1 except ! secret ,fire4 ,= :5 ! ,sulphur1 ,salt-pet]1 ,antimony & ,t>t>1 are d5otat$ toge!r1 & sublim$ ) ,sal ,armoniack1 ! ,gold5 ,fleece rise? 9 a curi\s ,gold5 ,col\r1 & t+e? ! ,head1 & ,receiv] ) all sorts ( ,col\rs1 l unto ! ,ra9-b[1 or a ,peacocks ,tail1 & also "o sees ! ,foot-/eps ( ! scaly ,dragon mo/ glori\sly 9 ! ,head2 :i* ,neusem5tius ha? excell5tly describ$1 9 a few ,fr5* ,v]ses1 & ha? omitt$ almo/ no?+ :i* belongs to ?is ,"w3 ,& because ,i "h write ( ?is sort ( ,"w1 x w n be amiss1 to add ^? ,v]ses4 ,conc]n+ ?is1 ,m$ea ?us exhorts ,jason 9 ,ovid4 ,p]vigil ecce ,draco1 squamis crepitantibus horr5s1 ,sibilat torto pectore v]rit humum4 ,:i* ,neusem5tius ha? ?us r5dr$ into ,fr5*4 ,voy le ,dragon veillant de fureur =c5 ,qui d'escaille bruyante a le corps ent\rn ,dont le gosi] sifflant fume feu des]re ,et qui p> replis tors va baliant la t]re ,de sa l>ge poitr9e en la p\dre imprimant ,les s9ueux sillons1 qu'il trace incessam5t4 ,& may ?us aga9 be put into ,lat9e4 ,adspice squamosum tumidumq2 furore ,draconem ,semp] 9 excubias aures frontemque m9acem ,vibrantem1 nullo claud5tem lum9a somno ,qui cri/a l+uisq1 tribus prsignis1 uncis ,d5tibus horr5dis1 patulo de gutture ,flammas ,sibilat1 fumis atratis inficit auras1 ,adspice multiplices ,gyros quos pond] ,caud ,ins9uat ,t]r1 cum longa volum9a ducit ,p]que sup]ficiem reptat1 cum pectore lato ,v]rit humum1 releg5s eadem ve/igia semp]4 ,& 9 ,engli% may s\nd ?us1 ,behold ?is scaly ,dragon swel'd ) ,ire1 ,8 ,cre/ do? br&i%1 ) a dreadful ,br[2 ,n]e close? ,eyes1 nor ,e>s1 nor yet retires ,f dismal noise1 & horid ,tee? to %ew3 ,f 8 broad ,?roat flames issue out ,black fumes infect ! ,air ab\t4 ,behold ! ,r+s1 :i* 8 encircl$ ,tail ,ca/s on ! ,e>?1 :il/ he do? =m 8 ,coil2 ,) 8 broad ,brea/ he creeps ^u its ,face ,sweep+ ! gr\nd1 always 9 ! same ,trace4 ,"h 9 few words ! ,philosoph] describes ! :ole ,"w1 h[ to spoyl ! ,dragon ( 8 ,gold5 ,fleece4 ,b only to ^?1 :o easily und]/& ^! ,v]ses1 ^: eyes ,god ha? op5$1 & are already pretty well skill$ 9 ?is ,art4 ,b to ! unexp]t all rema9s d>k4 ,read+ only w n d x1 b y mu/ put y\r h& to ! ,"w1 if y w atta9 to any ?+4 ,i h1 = sev]al ye>s toge!r1 read1 s\ght1 & lab\r$ 9 va91 be=e ,i f\nd ! "r way ( obta9+ ?is ,gold5 ,fleece4 ,& :5 at l5g? ,i became ,ma/] ( ?is ,art1 ,i c\ld n b admire t x 0 s easie a ?+1 & yet s difficult to be le>n$ out ( ,books4 ,p>acelsus & ,neusem5tius write ! pla9e/ ( ?is1 ( :i* two exp]t ,m51 ,i fir/ le>n$ ?is ,art1 b aft]w>ds ,i f\nd a m ,comp5di\s way1 s t ,i c n[ p]=m ! :ole ,"w1 ) ! ,*>ge ( "o ,ducat or t5 ,%ill+s 9 a v %ort "t4 ,b ,i mu/ leave x to o!rs to d1 be+ yet deta9$ 9 my ,b$ by my sickness3 ,s t ,i c d no m1 ?an to %ew to o!rs by my ,writ+s & ,in/ructions1 ! ready way to ! ,l& ( ,promise4 ,( ! ,second ,fire1 & its m>vel\s ,fire-/one1 :i* is g5]at$ by x4 ,we "k1 t ,fire g5]ates ,/ones1 e "o accord+ to its ,nature4 ,! secret ,fire ( ! ,philosoph]s1 eng5d]s ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 :i* is a univ]sal ,m$ic9e = ,m5 & ,metals1 z we h already he>d4 ,t ! ,meteorical fire1 f :5ce proce$s ,light5+ & ,?und]1 g5]ates also ,/ones1 is kn[n to all1 = ! ,air procreates ! same ?+s1 :i* are f\nd ^u ! ,e>?4 ,!re=e ,h]mes 9 8 ,sm>agd9e ,table ha? v well said1 ,t :atsoev] is b5ea? is also above1 & :at is above1 is also b5ea?1 by :i*1 m>vell\s ?+s are done4 ,we "k1 t ,frogs & ,gra%opp]s & ! l1 :i* are procreat$ 9 ! ,air1 h fall5 d[n ) ! ,ra94 ,i h read 9 a c]ta9 ,hi/orian1 t once a ,calf fell d[n ) ! ,ra94 ,anaxagoras1 a fam\s ,philosoph]1 progno/icat$ 9 8 ,life-"t1 t aft] he 0 dead1 a great ,/one %\ld fall d[n f ! ,air1 to ! ,e>?1 :i* also came to pass4 ,we also "k1 t sometimes great pieces ( ,iron h fall5 d[n1 n compact1 b /ick+ "o "p to ano!r l drops4 ,& also1 e ,body kn[s1 t ,/ones are ca/ d[n by ,?und] & ,light5+1 :i* ,/ones are =m$ & conc5trat$ by ! ,light5+1 & s h assum$ ! ,nature ( a ,/one2 = 9 ! ,light5+ is hid a v miracul\s ,prop]ty see+ t ,light5+ is a ,fire ( q ano!r ,nature1 ?an our common ,fire1 :i* breaks 9 pieces all h>d ?+s :i* resi/1 b t\*e? n :at make? no resi/ance4 ,x ha? v (t5 happ5$1 t ! ,light5+ ha? brok5 a ,mans ,bones1 )\t hurt+ 8 fle%4 ,we h also kn[n1 t x ha? melt$ ! ,sword 9 ! ,scabb>d1 & left ! ,scabb>d :ole4 ,?is ,/one g5]at$ by ,light5+1 ha? q ano!r ,nature ?an common ,/ones1 = x is n transp>5t l a ,pebble or ,s&-/one1 :i* melt 9 ! fire4 ,nei!r ha? x ! ,nature ( transp>5t & h>d ,gems1 :i* d n melt 9 ! fire1 & yet keep _! ,lu/re1 nei!r c ! fire r$uce x into ,lime1 z x do? a ,*alk-/one4 ,9 a ^w1 x c be comp>$ ) no ,/one 9 ! ,_w4 ,its %ape is also wond]ful1 = x is g5]ally %>p at bo? ends1 b yet !y are n all ( "o ,figure or %ape1 !y are g5]ally smoo? on ! outside1 & ( a milky ,col\r1 & r$di% )94 ,i h "o :i* is ,triangul> l a ,/>1 & if y turn x1 'tis l a ,he>t1 ( :i* ,i nev] saw ! l4 ,i h also "o :i* is ,cole-black1 :i* is r\gh bo? )9 & )\t1 x is a wond] to me1 t ?is ,/one w n /rike fire ) ,/eel1 not)/&+ x is g5]at$ by fire4 ,we may also by ,art make ,light5+ out ( ,iron or ,/eel1 9 :i* also is g5]at$ a /range ,/one4 ,! ,?und]bolts love all ?+s :i* are combu/ible1 especially ,gun-p[d]1 = ! ,light5+ x self proce$s f ,saltpet] & ,sulphur1 & t is ! reason1 :y x s (t5 /rikes into ,t[]s1 :]e ,gun-p[d] is kept1 & also x use? to /rike ,old ,oak ,trees1 :i* conta9 ,sulphur & ,saltpet]1 also ^u ,*ur* ,/eeples1 b seldom] 9 ! op5 ,fields4 ,i once saw 9 ,g]many1 :]e ! ,?und] _h /roke a ,t[] ( ,gun-p[d]1 & al?\gh x 0 f\r squ>e1 yet x run s ab\t x1 & took out a piece ( ,/one-"w all r\nd1 z if x _h be5 cut out ) ,tools1 because x c\ld no :]e f9d entrance4 ,/range ?+s are done by ,lightn+1 x sometimes kill+ ! ,horse1 & n hurt+ 8 ,rid]1 & aga9 kill+ ! ,rid]1 & n hurt+ ! ,horse1 because x is no common ,fire1 b a conc5trat$ ,meteorical fire3 ,x ha? no resemblance ( ! fire ( ! ,sun1 mu* less ( our common ,fire1 b our secret ,fire ( ! ,*aldeans ha? "s ,agreem5t ) x1 because x is made ( ,iron or ,/eel1 & ,saltpet]3 ,!re=e x _c be mu* unlike ! fire ( ,light5+1 = t is also g5]at$ out ( ,saltpet] conc5trat$1 & ,sulphur4 ,/eel is conc5trat$ ,sulphur1 t ha? also ,p[] to conc5trate ,saltpet]1 & s to g5]ate ?is m>vell\s ,fire4 ,! ,meteorical ,?und]-fire is a t]rible "o1 b our ,/eel-fire is m wond]ful 9 its ,ess5ce & ,op]ation1 z we %all he] by & by1 = incr$ible ?+s are wr\ght by x1 s t ev5 ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s1 nev] s well prep>$1 is n to be comp>$ ) x4 ,qu]y1 :e!r ?is ,?und]bolt :i* is ca/ d[n by ! ,light5+ be ( any ,virtue1 or :e!r x be a dead & unpr(itable ,/one8 ,i answ]3 ,x ha? be5 always reput$1 t if a ,?und]bolt be kept 9 any h\se or place1 ! ,?und] & ,light5+ w nev] /rike into x4 ,:e!r ?is be true1 ,i _c tell1 yet ?is ,i "k1 t ^? :o keep !m e/eem !m highly1 ,i my self h "o1 :i* ,i mu* e/eem = its m>vell\s ,figure1 = turn x :i* way y w1 x always repres5ts a ,/> or a ,he>t4 ,_m /range ?+s are p]=m$ by ?is ,?und]bolt4 ,i h se5 sev]al ,=e/]s break x into pieces ( ! bigness ( a ,pea1 :i* !y put into a ,bullet-mold1 fill'd up ! ,mold ) melt$ ,lead1 & did believe1 t !y c\ld n miss any wild ,bea/ at :i* !y %\ld %oot x4 ,i h also se5 "s ,s\ldi]s make su* ,bullets1 & =m]ly believ$1 t !y c\ld pi]ce any ?+ ) !m1 t o!rwise !y c\ld n %oot ?r\gh4 ,i h also se5 o!rs1 :o h put pieces ( ?is ,/one into ! pummels ( _! ,swords1 & believ$1 t ?is took away _! ,adv]s>ies ,c\rage :5 !y %\ld enc\nt] !m1 & s !y might easily ,conqu] !m4 ,^! & ! l ?+s1 ,i h se5 done ) x4 ,b :e!r ?is be s or no1 x is probable t !re %\ld be "s ocult ,virtues 9 ^? ,/ones4 ,= see+ t all ,/ones are good = some:at1 :y %\ld ?is m>vell\s ,?und]bolt only be good = no?+8 ,"s cause ,wom5 9 ,lab\r to hold ^! ,/ones 9 _! h&s1 to facilitate _! ,lab\r2 !y also say1 t x encrease? ,wom5s milk1 if x be put into _! dr9k4 ,o!rs put !m into ! h& to /op ,blood4 ,if "o c\ld d any good ) x1 "o might easily1 by ! help ( a c]ta9 ,magnet1 attract a great _m ( !m f ! ,air1 z y %all he> anon4 ,n[ aga91 to return s our ,fire & ,fire-/one1 ,i affirm = tru?1 t our secret ,fire & ,fire-/one1 9 its ,ess5ce & ,efficacy1 is m wond]ful ?an ! ,meteorick ,lightn+ & ,?und]bolt4 ,= our ,fire do? n burn or flame1 b :5 we w h x1 o!rwise x is l a dead ,black-/one1 if y only keep ! ,air f x1 x w rema9 a ,/one z long z y please4 ,if y put x into a ,glass & /op x v close1 & keep x "u wat] nev] s _m ye>s1 x w /ill rema9 ,fire1 & n be hurt4 ,= our ,*aldaick ,fire1 :5 once prep>$1 w n burn1 b rema9 good = ev]1 if y keep x f ,air & ,wat]4 ,x is suffici5tly kn[n1 t ! anci5t ,hea!ns put burn+ ,lamps into _! ,vaults1 ( :i* ,lamps ,i h se5 _m1 t 7 digg$ out ( ,m9es 9 ,col54 ,"s ( ^! ,lamps 7 f\nd 9 "s bury+ ,vaults burn+1 :5 !y 7 fir/ op5$1 b z soon z ! ,air t\*$ !m w5t out4 ,b our ,*aldaick ,fire rema9s dead1 :5 kept close1 & is k9dl$ by ! ,air4 ,i call x dead1 b x is r a dormant ,fire4 ,?is our secret ,fire ha? s /range a ,prop]ty1 t x is able at all times to attract ,fire out ( ! ,air1 n only 9 ! hot ,summ]1 b also 9 ! cold ,w9t] ,nights1 :5 ! ,sun is f>!/ (f4 ,by ! help ( ?is ,fire1 ,i believe1 ,i c\ld at c]ta9 times light a ,c&le1 ei!r "u or above ! ,e>?4 ,! ,maccabees set _! ,sacrifice on ,fire by ?is1 & n ) common ,wood1 or ,coal1 fire1 z ! ,ve/al ,virg9s 9 ,rome 7 =c$ to fe$ x ) ,wood cont9ually t x might n g out2 if by *ance or neglect x w5t out1 ^? ,virg9s 7 buri$ alive2 9 s great e/eem1 _h ! ,jews & ! ,hea!ns1 _! ,fires4 ,n[ z = ! use ( our secret ,fire1 no ,man may be s bold z to discov] ! ,p[] !re( to ! ,_w1 = ?+s incr$ible are to be done by x1 :i* are bett] to be conceal$1 ?an made publick3 ,yet ,i w a little t\* at x4 ,! secret ,fire ( x self is ( no use 9 ,physick1 b great ,secrets may be prep>$ by x1 bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*imy4 ,fir/1 out ( our fi]y ,mass may be driv5 a liv+ ,m]cury ( ,m>s1 :i* is ! mo/ noble ,subject to prep>e an ext5sive ,t9cture1 bo? = ,m5 & ,metals1 = ( all ,m]curies ( ,metals1 ?is is ! be/4 ,:5 our ,fire is melt$ into a ?ick wat]1 & ?is fi]y wat] p\r$ ^u a subtil ,calx ( ,gold1 & dige/$ ) x1 x w attract ! yell[ ,col\r f ! ,gold1 & leave x :ite1 yet ! ,t9cture is n yell[1 b z gre5 z ,grass1 out ( :i* an excell5t ,m$ic9e may be made2 x is also pr(itable 9 ,al*imy4 ,= x is also ( ?is ,nature1 t if y put a ,solution ( ,gold & ,silv] into x1 !y w be joyn$ toge!r )\t ,precipitation1 :i* is n usual to be done4 ,"o may also squirt ?is fi]y wat]1 by peculi> ,spr+s1 to a great di/ance1 & !reby fire any ,combu/ible matt]4 ,if y w1 y may also %oot ?is our ,fire 9 a dry =m1 out ( great & small ,guns1 to fire any ?+ ) x4 ,i believe1 t by ! help ( ?is1 "o might fire a great ,canon "u wat]1 by :i* y may fright ,fi% up to ! ,surface ( ! wat] 9 deep ,ponds1 s t y may cat* !m ) small ,nets4 ,"o may also drive away all hurtful wild ,bea/s1 z ,be>s1 ,wolves1 ,foxes1 nay ev5 ,lyons1 ,tyg]s & ,dragons1 out ( ! ,wild]ness4 ,"o may also drive away ,high-way-,m51 ,mur!r]s out ( _! ,ambuscades1 & cat* !m4 ,9 a ^w1 _m /range ?+s may be done ) x1 :i* = c]ta9 ,reasons ,i d>e n m5tion4 ,! greate/ & ! be/ ?+ t may be done by ?is secret ,fire1 is ! prep>+ ( ! ,m]cury ( ,m>s1 z also aft] a ,magnetical mann] to draw ! ,lightn+ :i* way "o please4 ,i h _h ?is ,fire n[ = above tw5ty ye>s1 & dur/ n own t ,i _h ,su* a ?+1 n[ ,i am ne> my end1 ,i 0 will+ to let x be kn[n1 t !re is su* a ,fire 9 ,nature4 ,if ,i did n fe>1 t malici\s ,m5 w\ld abuse ?is secret ,wond]-fire1 ,i w\ld h be5 pla9]1 b ! "t is n yet come = ! do+ ^? great ?+s1 b :5 ,elias ! ,arti/ %all come1 he w n fe> to make great ,alt]ations 9 ! ,_w1 by ! help ( ?is ,fire4 ,he w e/abli% mu* good1 & aboli% all t is evil1 b ,i h said en\gh ( ?is at ?is "t4 ,i h inde$ told y "h t x w be done1 ,i d n desire1 nei!r %all ,i live till x %all come to pass1 = su* great ,*anges w n be made ) ease1 b ) great ,zeal4 ,god pres]ve ! ,pi\s1 & %ew !m a way ov] ! ,m\nta9s1 :]e !y may live secure f ?is ,sodomiti% ,fire1 ,am54 ,( ! ,?ird secret ,fire1 & ! wond]ful ,/one t is eng5d]$ by x4 ,t pi\s ,philosoph] ,basil ,val5t9e1 9 8 ,triumphant ,*>iot ( ,antimony1 tea*e?1 h[ to prep>e a /one by ,di/illation & ,rectification out ( ! pure/ "p ( ,antimony1 & calls x ! ,/one ( ,fire because ?is ,/one is prep>$ by ,fire out ( fi]y ,subjects3 ,& also because x expelle? all ,diseases f ! ,body ( ,man1 & consume? !m z common ,fire do? ,wood4 ,he also sai?1 t ?is ,fire-/one c transmute ,silv] into ,gold1 al?\gh 9 a small quantity4 ,! highly exp]i5c$ ,philosoph] ,helmont1 makes m5tion ( almo/ su* a ,/one1 :i* he sai?1 he saw 9 ,engl& ) "o ,butl]1 & tells ( wond]ful ?+s t ! said ,butl] did ) x4 ,n[ by reason ( my dilig5t se>* into ,nature & ! ,bless+ ( ,god1 su* a ,/one ha? fall5 into my h&s1 ) :i* ,i c d ! same ?+s 9 ,physick & ,al*imy1 :i* ,basil ,val5t9e ascribes to 8 ,fire-/one1 & ,helmont to ,butl]s ,/one3 ,i c\ld n b leave to po/]ity1 t x is possible to prep>e ?is ,/one out ( ,antimony4 ,! ,art consi/s 9 ?is1 t y fir/ br+ ! ,antimony by ,sublimation1 ,di/illation & ,rectification to ! greate/ ,subtilty1 & aft]w>ds aga9 conc5trate ?is subtil ,_s into a h>d ,/one1 :i* ,/one :5 x is n fix$ 7be+ !n useful 9 ,m$ic9e7 is ( a r$di% ,col\r1 & easily melt$1 & p5etrates all ,bodies4 ,b if by x y w\ld graduate ,silv] into ,gold1 y mu/ fir/ fix x1 to abide ! ,cupel1 b be+ once fix$1 x w n !n p]=m 9 ,m$ic9e :at x w\ld be=e4 ,x is wor? mu* m1 :5 unfix$ to be us$ 9 ,physick1 ?an :5 x is fix$ = ! t++ ( ,silv]4 ,= ! heal? ( ,m5 is m preci\s ?an ,gold or ,silv]4 ,& ) an univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 t w ,cure all int]nal & ext]nal ,diseases1 y may get ,gold & ,silv] en\gh4 ,i h at ?is pres5t "t1 b a v little ( ?is ,/one left1 b am resolv$ 9 a little "t to make a good quantity ( x1 t ,i may !re) s]ve my sick ,neighb\rs4 ,= x works /range ?+s z y %all h]eaft] he>4 ,?is our ,/one is s p[]ful 9 its work+1 t we d>e n give x 9 sub/ance1 = "o ,gra9 ( x s]ves = tw5ty ,doses or m1 & ea* ( !m ha? p[] to expel f ! ,body :atsoev] is hurtful4 ,?is ,m$ic9e op5s all ,ob/ructions1 & y %all h>dly f9d any o!r comp>able to x4 ,! be/ way to use x is to keep x :ole1 & n to p[d] x1 & !n x is fit to be us$ bo? inw>dly & outw>dly4 ,if y w use x inw>dly1 !n put a few bits ( x into a ,glass1 & p\r ,_s ( ,w9e ^u x1 9 :i* a little ,sug> is dissolv$1 & s let x /& till y h occasion = x4 ,if y w purge any ,body ) x1 y mu/ put a few drops ( x into a spoonful ( ,w9e or ,be]1 or any o!r ,liquor1 & give x to ! ,pati5t1 & ord] him to be kept w>m1 !n ! ,m$ic9e w "w 9 8 ,body1 l fire ^u ,wood1 & consume :atev] imp$$ 8 heal?1 & drive x out by all ! ,emunctories1 viz4 by ,vomit1 ,/ool1 ,sweat1 ,ur9e & ,spitt+1 & leaves no impurity 9 ! ,body1 & s x expels all ,fev]s & ,agues1 h[ev] di/+ui%$4 ,x also cures ! ,plague1 ,leprosie1 ,g\t1 ! fall+ ,sickness 9 "y & old4 ,x takes away all ob/ructions ( ! ,body1 viz4 ( ! ,liv]1 ,sple51 & ,lungs1 x expels all ill ,hum\rs1 conta9$ 9 ! ,cavity ( ! ,?orax & all o!r p>ts ( ! ,body4 ,?is our ,/one also op5s ! ,ob/ructions ( ! ,mes5t]y1 c>ries (f all ,slime1 & ,salt watry ,humidities4 ,x cleanse? ! ,/oma* & ,guts f all pituit\s & bili\s ,slime4 ,x also draws all hurtful ,hum\rs out ( ! ,bra91 takes away noise 9 ! ,e>s1 ,com=ts ! he>+ & sight1 takes away e ,too?a* 9 a mom5t1 fa/5s loose ,tee?1 & h9d]s _! f\l+4 ,x takes away all ! ,vices ( ! ,?roat1 ,m\? & ,tongue1 & suff]s no uncleanness or f\lness to abide !e4 ,x is a pitty to see t no ,physician ha? a ,rem$y = ! ,too?a*1 b ei!r pull+ !m out1 or /opp+ !m :5 holl[ ) ,n>coticks or hot ,oyls1 :i* are inde$ no cure3 ,n[ =asmu* z ?is ,disease tr\bl$ ,p ( all ,ages1 & few "k any ,rem$y = x1 ,i ?9k x necess>y to set d[n a nev] fail+ ,cure4 ',tis true1 mo/ ,too?a*s may be put (f by ,purg+1 & ne$ n s pa9ful a ,cure1 z draw+4 ,out ( ,pity to ^?1 :o are tr\bl$ ) ! ,too?a* f _! infancy1 ,i "h decl>e ! ,rem$y4 4 ,( our ,fire-/one1 z mu* z a ,pea1 & put x into y\r ,m\?1 ) half a ,spoonful ( ,w9e1 keep x 9 y\r ,m\? z long z y c1 or s long till ! ,/one ha? drawn y\r ,m\? full ( ,rheume1 !n spit x out1 & aga9 put ! ,/one into y\r ,m\?1 ) z mu* ,w9e z be=e1 & keep x !re till y\r ,m\? is aga9 fill'd ) ,rhume1 !n aga9 spit x out1 & cont9ue do+ ?is s long1 till y h spit out half a ,p9t ( ,rhuemy ,spittle1 n reckon+ ! ,w9e4 ,! next day aga9 draw out ! same quantity2 d ?is e ,morn+ fa/+ s long1 till no slimy matt]1 b only a cle> insipid wat] comes out1 :i* is a c]ta9 sign t y\r ,head & ,bra9 is fre$ f all sup]flu\s ,moi/ure4 ,:5 ?is is done1 = a great :ile y w be free f all noxi\s ,rhumes1 or ,salt defluxions1 :i* fall f ! ,head to ! ,tee?1 & !re cause pa94 ,?is our ,fire-/one do? n only draw all noxi\s ,hum\rs f ! ,head1 b also out ( ! ,/omack1 ,lungs1 ,liv] & ,sple51 & c>ries !m out ( ! ,body1 by ! ,m\?1 z well or bett] ?an any common ,purge4 ,b if ! ,body %\ld be too full ( ill ,hum\rs1 s t our ,fire-/one1 %\ld n be able to draw !m all out t way1 !n y mu/ take "s ( x inw>dly extract$ z be=e m5tion$4 ,b because ?is our ,/one is yet unfix$1 & !re=e sometime cause? ,vomits1 & "s are n able to be> ,vomit+1 !re=e y may prev5t x1 by putt+ di/ill$ ,v9eg> ) ,sug> ^u ! ,/one1 in/ead ( ,br&y1 & s extract x1 & ?is ,extract w cause no ,vomits1 b only "w by ,/ool3 ,?is is en\gh to be said = ! ,cure ( ! ,too?a*4 ,b if ,p>5ts 7 suffici5tly kn[+1 & c>eful ( _! ,*ildr51 !y might 9 _! ,*ildhood prev5t ! greate/ "p ( ?is ,mis*ief1 by caus+ !m daily to wa% _! ,m\?s1 & beh9d _! ,e>s1 ) cold wat]4 ,b 9 ^? :o are come to ,maturity1 our ,fire-/one is ! be/ ( ,rem$ies & nev] fails4 ,x also cures ! ,scurvy 9 ! ,m\?1 :5 little hot ,pimples appe>1 & ! decay or wa%+ ( ! ,gums4 ,?is ,/one be+ held 9 ! ,m\? ) ,w9e1 also pres]ves ,old ,m5 f ,apoplexies1 ,cat>rhs1 & ! l4 ,let ?is suffice to be spok5 conc]n+ ! ,virtues ( our ,fire-/one1 9 ! cur+ ( int]nal ,diseases4 ,b because ! ,v>iety ( ,di/emp]s is great1 ,i w !re set d[n ! true way ( us+ x1 t none may err 9 its ,application4 ,( ! true use ( ?is ,m$ic9e 9 ,diseases4 ,9 all ,fev]s or ,agues1 let !m be ,quotidians1 ,t]tans or ,qu>tians1 y mu/ always give our ,m$ic9e two h\rs be=e ! fit1 & keep ! ,pati5t f ! cold ,air4 ,9 ! ,plague1 ,pleurisie & o!r hot ,fev]s1 y mu/ n delay ! us+ ( ?is ,m$ic9e1 b z soon ! ,pati5t is tak51 give him a ,dose ( our ,m$ic9e1 let x "w ) him 9 a w>m ,room4 ,& if ! ,disease abate n1 give him ! next day ano!r ,dose m or less1 accord+ to ! condition ( ! ,disease & ! ,pati5t4 ,& y mu/ bew>e ( ,ble$+1 if ! ,pati5t be /rong en\gh to endure a ,purge1 b if ! ,pati5t %\ld n h suffici5t /r5g?1 & yet ! heat encrease1 !n y may abate ! heat by tak+ away a little ,blood1 b n too mu*1 t ! /r5g? may n be exhau/$ ) ! ,blood1 & ! evil yet rema9 9 8 ,body1 = by ,purg+1 only t :i* is hurtful is expell$1 & ! good rema9s4 ,9 ! ,epilepsie1 y mu/ use ?is ,m$ic9e only e o!r1 or e ,?ird day1 z long z !re %all be occasion4 ,9 ! ,/one ( ! ,kidneys & ,bladd]1 once 9 a ,=tnight4 ,9 ! ,dropsie1 once a ,week4 ,9 ! ,*olick1 once aft] y h us$ a ,cly/]4 ,9 ! ,leprosie1 once a ,week4 ,9 ! ,g\t ( all sorts1 once 9 ?ree or f\r ,days1 until ! pa9 is gone4 ,9 ,ob/ructions ( ! ,lungs1 ,liv]1 ,sple5 & ,mes5t]y1 once or twice "o aft] ano!r4 ,9 ! ,v5]eal ,disease1 y mu/ use x e ,?ird day1 & ,sweat betwe5 :iles1 till ! ,disease is gone4 ,9 ! ,hypocondriack ,melan*oly1 ,scurvy & ! l ,di/emp]s1 :i* proce$ f ,salt & ,*ol]ick ,blood1 y mu/ take a ,dose e ,?ird day1 till ! ,disease is gone4 ,9 all sorts ( ,scabs & impurity ( ! ,sk91 :i* proce$ f wat]y ,blood1 y mu/ take x once or twice1 & apply outw>dly a fix$ :ite ,sulphur4 ,9 ! ,dys5t]y or ,bloody ,flux1 use x b once & x /ays ! ,flux4 ,( ! outw>d ,use ( our ,fire-,/one4 ,if our ,antimonial ,fire-/one be boyl$ = "s h\rs 9 ,sallad-oyl1 x draws out ( x _m ,virtues1 s t be+ only outw>dly apply$1 x do? mu* good 9 ,physick4 ,! ,oyl becomes r$ 9 ! boyl+1 & if x do? n s1 x is a sign1 t x ha? n be5 well boyl$1 b if x be well done1 x w d :at ,i "h say4 ,fir/1 ?is ,oyl is good to heal all fre% ,w\nds1 & old ,sores1 if y dip ,pl$gets 9 x1 & lay !m !reon1 & s keep x f ! ,air ) a ,plai/] ( ,wax4 ,x also cures all ,bruises1 be+ ano9t$ ) x1 or a ,clo? dipt 9 x1 & laid ov] ! ,bruise4 ,a little ,cotton be+ dipt 9 x1 & apply$ to ! ,navel ) a ,nut%el1 purge? ^?1 :o are easily mov$1 z well1 z if !y _h tak5 x inw>dly3 ,& if be+ s apply$1 x %\ld n "w ) ,m51 t are n easily mov$1 y may inject a ,dram ( x ,cly/]wise by a ,syr+e1 & !n x w op5 ! ,body1 & c>ry all slime & fil? f ! ,guts1 & is c]ta9ly ! be/ ,rem$y 9 ! ,_w aga9/ ! ,*olick4 ,= x do? n only draw :at is bad out ( ! ?ick ,guts1 z ,cly/]s d1 b also out ( ! small ,guts1 yea ev5 out ( ! ,/oma*1 to ! ease & admiration ( ! ,pati5t4 ,?is ,oyl also appli$ to ! ,navel & ,cly/]wise1 imm$iately helps ,wom51 :o are tr\bl$ ) ! ,suffocation ( ! ,matrix1 = :i* ,disease ! ,_w _c af=d a bett] ,rem$y4 ,& )\t d\bt ?is ,oyl ha? _m m ,virtues ?an ,i yet "k1 b "t w discov] !m2 = ,i h n _h x long1 b am resolv$ to h a good quantity ( x made to s]ve ! ,sick3 ,& no d\bt1 b 9 a %ort "t ?is high ,m$ic9e ( ! ,/one & ,oyl1 w be kn[n to all ,europe4 ,= x w f> outdoe ! :ole ,gal5ick ,app>atus ( ,m$ic9e4 ,c]ta9ly ^? ,physicians1 :o s]ve 9 ,armies1 %\ld n be )\t ?is incomp>able ,m$ic9e1 :i* is ( s small ,c>riage1 & do? s great ?+s4 ,= "o ,ounce ( ?is w make at ! lea/ a ,?\s& ,doses1 & s by consequ5ce _m may be cur$ by x4 ,if e ,*yrurgian 9 an ,army1 %\ld h b half an ,ounce ( ?is ,/one1 = inw>d use1 & "s ,ounces ( ! ,r$ ,balsome1 = outw>d use1 ! ,lives ( _m ,s\ldi]s w\ld be sav$1 :i* = want ( x mu/ dye4 ,! ?reatn+ ( ,armies is already ov] our ,heads4 ,god s5d u :at is good = our ,s\ls1 & pres]ve ! ,pi\s f evil4 ,& s we end ?is ,book ( ! ,fire/ones4 ,if x please ,god1 ! ,sev5? "p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many %all %ortly foll[4 ,de ,purgatorio ,philosophorum3 ,,or1 ,a ,,treatise conc]n+ ! ,purify+ ,fire ( ! ,wise ,m54 ,) :i*1 ! ,philosoph]s cleanse _! ,m9]al1 ,animal1 & ,vegetable ,subjects1 & exalt !m to ! highe/ degree ( ,purity1 9 ord] to prep>e ,univ]sal ,m$icam5ts f !m1 = ! ,bodies ( ,m5 & ,metals4 ,:i* ,purgatory ,fire is ,call$ ,ysopaica1 by ! anci5t ,philosoph]s1 t is1 to say1 ! ,art ( wa%+ ) ,fire4 ,toge!r1 ) a subjoyn$ in/ruction1 h[1 by means ( ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 out ( all ,metals & ,m9]als1 a liv+ ,m]cury may 9 quantity be prep>$4 ,f ! ,high-,dut* fai?fully ,translat$ into ,engli%4 ,read]1 ,if any wond] at ! ,title ( ?is little ,book1 let !m "k1 x agrees v well ) ! ,matt] x treats (1 =asmu* z all ?+s t are cleans$ ) ,fire1 may truly be said to be purifi$ by means ( a ,purgatory4 ,!re are inde$ besides ?is1 _m o!r ways ( cleans+ z by ,wat]1 ,lye1 ,soap1 & o!r moi/ ?+s2 b t way _c prop]ly be call$ a ,purgatory1 nor any o!r1 b :at is done by ,fire4 ,i int5d 9 ?is ,book to treat ( ?ree sorts ( ,purgatories1 viz4 ,fir/1 ( ! secret flam+ ,purgatory1 or cleans+ ,fire ( ! ,philosoph]s1 made ( ,alcoliz$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 :]e) !y purifie ! ,s\ls ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 dignify+ !m !reby to ent] _! ,heav54 ,! o!r ,purgatory ,god makes use (1 to purifie 8 de> ,*ildr5 "h 9 ?is ,vale ( ,mis]y1 to make !m abhor s91 & fit !m1 aft] _m afflictions1 & torm5ts endur$1 = a ,translation ) all ,sa9ts1 into 8 heav5ly ,k+dom1 !re to behold 8 ,face to all ,et]nity4 ,! ,?ird ,purgatory is1 t ( :i* ! ,*ri/ians ( old h ,writ1 & is to ?is day /ill believ$ by ! ,*ur* ( ,rome1 viz4 t ! ,s\ls ( ! deceas$1 :5 by ! guilt ( deadly s9s1 !y are n imm$iately sunk d[n into ! et]nal ,helli% ,pa9s1 are 9 ?is ,purgatory cleans$ ( ! p>donable s9s !y h committ$ 9 ?is ,life1 & are made wor?y to ent] into et]nal ,joy & ,salvation4 ,n[ :at ?is ,purgatory is1 :i* no ,p]son liv+ is able to give an exp]im5tal & true gr\nd$ ,acc\nt (1 we w1 if x please ,god1 a little enquire into1 aft] t we h fir/ expos$ to view1 & unansw]ably ass]t$ ! tru? ( ! two =ego+ ,purgatories1 :i* our eyes h se51 & our h&s h h&l$4 ,conc]n+ ! ,fir/ ,purgatory4 ,! ,fir/ ,purgatory1 or cleans+ ,fire ( ! ,philosoph]s1 ) :i* !y prep>e _! ,univ]sal & p>ticul> ,m$ic9es = ,cure ( all ,subjects ( ! ?ree ,k+doms ( ! ,_w1 ha? be5 mo/ c>efully conceal$ by !m4 ,i h inde$ =m]ly1 ( ,fri5d%ip & ,goodwill1 reveal$ ?is ,fire1 ) its mo/ pr(itable ,use1 to "s ,p]sons1 by :i* means o!rs unwor?y h began to p]ceive some?+ ( x1 & us$ _! utmo/ endeav\rs to atta9 ! full k ( ?is high ,secret1 & h s f> succe$$1 z to und]/& x 9 "p1 viz4 ! ,use ( common ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* is a consid]able +r$i5t ( ! said ,philosophick ,purgatory ,fire4 ,b aft] all _! s]*+1 !y nev] atta9$ ! k ( ! ,salt ( ,art1 by :i* ! ,_s ( ,w9e is ,alcoliz$1 :i* is ! be/ & *ief +r$i5t ( ?is ,fire4 ,=asmu* !n1 z ! ,_s ( ,w9e is ?us kn[n1 & w probably yet fur!r be divulg$2 ,i h ?\ght good to publi% x my self1 & to communicate ! ,secret to all4 ,b z = ! secret ,salt ( ,art1 :]eby ! ,_s ( ,w9e is actuat$ & =tifi$1 & is ! prop] ,ag5t = ,meliorat+ ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 & :]eby !y are br\ght to ! highe/ degree ( ,purity1 none hi!rto h be5 able to entice x f me1 & ,i tru/ t = "t to come ,i %all be m cauti\s ( communicat+ ought to false & wick$ ,m54 ,let no ,man !re=e imag9e ,_s ( ,w9e to be ! secret ,fire ( ,artephius1 :]eby "s ,m9]als & ,metals1 )\t any =ego+ sep>ation ( ! pure f ! impure1 may )\t any dim9ution ( _! weight be *ang$ into a m]e pure ,t9cture4 ,no 9 no wise1 = no ,_s ( ,w9e ha? any su* p[]4 ,b z = :at simple ,_s ( ,w9e is able to p]=m1 t we w "h decl>e1 & no m at ?is "t4 ,i d\bt n b _m w p]suade !mselves1 t 9 hav+ ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 !y are ,ma/]s ( ! :ole ,secret2 b t's a great mi/ake1 he t que/ions x1 let him read ,artephius1 ,pontanus1 & "s few o!rs :o write ( x1 & he w f9d t a simple ,_s ( ,w9e ha? no resemblance ) ! ,fire ( ,artephius4 ,= ! ,philosoph]s :o write ( x tell u1 t _! ,fire acts z a prop] ,ag5t on its ,pati5t1 ) an invisible ,flame1 cont9ually1 equally 9 "o & ! same degree1 & at la/ *anges x into pure ,t9cture4 ,:i* ?+s _c be said ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* do? n burn cont9ually1 equally1 or invisibly1 f :5ce x is app>5t1 t ,_s ( ,w9e is n ! ,fire ( ,artephius1 nor c be comp>$ ) x4 ,n[ :at ?is ,fire ( ,artephius is1 has be5 suffici5tly decl>$ by me1 9 my ,treatise ( ! ,?reefold ,fire1 & !re=e unnecess>y to write m ( x "h4 ,x rema9s only = me to decl>e1 h[ ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als ) ! help ( any burn+ ,_s1 n only t ( ,w9e1 b ( ,corn1 ,honey1 ,fruits1 ,leaves or ,grass may be mo/ highly purifi$1 & r$uc'd to ! ,highe/ ,m$ic9es4 ,9 my little ,treatise ( ,elias ! ,arti/1 ,i h taught at l>ge h[ to br+ ! ,ess5ces ( ,metals1 ,/ones1 ,vegetables & ,animals ov] ! ,helm1 by means ( an ,alcolis$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 & to prep>e univ]sal ,m$icam5ts f !m1 to :i* !re=e ,i ref] ! ,lov] ( ,art4 ,& w n[ proce$ to decl>e1 to h[ good purpose ,_s ( ,w9e may be made use ( 9 ,physick4 ,we all "k t 9 g5]al !re are b two ways ( cleans+ impure ?+s1 viz4 ,wat] & ,fire4 ,n[ ,wat] c only take away ^? defilem5ts t are outw>d & sup]ficial1 n be+ able to pi]ce to ! ,c5t]2 :]eas ,fire does n only purge ! outside1 b ev5 t :i* is 9-mo/1 sep>at+ ! impure = ! pure1 z ha? already be5 m5tion'd4 ,we "k also1 t ! ,flame ( ,fire c consume no?+ b its l1 viz4 ! ,combu/ible ,sulphur1 b _c consume ! incombu/ible ,m]cury1 nor de/roy1 burn1 or annihilate x1 ! ,flames s]v+ only to meliorate & exalt x4 ,= ! ,m]cury ( all ?+s c no way bett] be purg$ ?an by ,fire1 by :i* ?\gh x be driv5 away1 yet may always be f\nd aga91 z be+ incombu/ible4 ,= ,m]cury is ! be/ & pure/ ( ! ?ree ,pr9ciples1 =asmu* z x _c be hurt by any ,elem5ts1 n by ! mo/ viol5t ,fire1 mu* less de/roy$1 because x is ?r\gh\t ,homog5eal4 ,!re are ?ree ?+s 9 ! ,_w :i* be incorruptible1 ! fir/ ( :i* is ! ,m]cury ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 :i*1 :5 by its ,enemy ! ,fire1 x is torm5t$1 & driv5 f its ,body1 lose? none ( its ,virtues1 b is only purifi$ !reby4 ,?is incombu/ible ,s\l ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 is "o ( ^? ?ree ?+s 9 ! ,_w1 :i* are fix$1 con/ant1 & unp]i%able 9 all trials & conflicts :atsoev]4 ,! second ?+ :i* is con/ant1 p]man5t1 incorruptible & inv9cible is ,tru?1 :i* _c be suppress'd by any ,lies or opposition :atsoev]2 ,oppress$ %e may be1 b n totally suppress$2 = ,god himself is ! ,tru?1 & z ,god _c be ov]come1 s nei!r c ,tru?4 ,! ?ird & la/ incorruptible subject 9 ! ,_w1 is ! ,immortal ,s\l ( ,man2 = :atsoev] ,afflictions or ,p]secutions a good ,man suff]s f wick$ ,m51 c n 9 ! lea/ hurt 8 ,s\l1 b s]ve only to purifie1 exalt1 & enoble x4 ,! m ,gold suff]s 9 ! ,fire1 ! bett] & pur] x becomes1 & z true x is1 t ! ,s\l by ! adv]sities ( "t1 becomes ref9$ & graduat$ to ! height ( ,purity1 be+ by ?is ,e>?ly ,purgatory dignifi$ & prep>$ = ,et]nal ,glory4 ,b to return to our purpose1 :i* is to %ew t ! cleans+ ( ,vegetables1 ,animals & ,m9]als1 mu/ be p]=m$ by _! own ,purgatory1 viz4 a common burn+ ,_s4 ,we w beg9 ) ,w9e1 z be+ a v noble ,creature1 & see :at good ?+ may be _h f x1 by means ( its own ,purgatory or ,cleans+ ,fire1 :i* )\t x c\ld nev] h be5 br\ght to ,light4 ,n[ to speak fundam5tally ( ?is matt]1 we mu/ fir/ ( all "k1 t sev]al diff]5t ,spirits lie hid 9 ,w9e1 :i* also may sep>ately be di/ill'd f x4 ,z 9 ! fir/ place ! kn[n burn+ ,_s2 next t ,_s :i* is di/ill'd f ,crude ,t>t>1 :i* is ( a q diff]5t nature f t :i* is di/ill'd f ,w9e1 or its ,lees1 :i* be+ k9dl$ burns away 9 ,flame1 consum+ all ! ,sulphur1 leav+ no?+ b ! incombu/ible ,m]cury or ,ess5tial ,salt beh9d1 & t 9 a v small quantity1 b ( great ,virtue2 :]eas ! ,_s ( ,t>t> :i* is di/ill'd by ,retort1 ?\gh x be mu* m subtil & p5etrative ?an ! burn+ ,_s1 yet w n suff] x self to be k9dl$ or burnt away1 be+ o!rwise ( great use 9 all ,t>t>e\s ,diseases1 & ob/ructions ( ! ,body4 ,!re is also an ,ant9ephritical ,_s di/ill'd f ! fix$ ,salt ( ,t>t> ) di/ill'd ,v9eg>1 :i* aft]w>ds suff]s x self to be sublim$1 & be+ di/ill$ yield a v /rong ,_s1 ( :i* "t do? n p]mit to treat at pres5t4 ,we w only1 po9t out to y1 by :at means ! mo/ glori\s ,m]cury & ,ess5tial ,salt ( ,w9e1 may mo/ easily be obta9$1 & :at great ?+s may be p]=m'd by x 9 ,physick4 99 99 99 99 99 4 ,( :ite ,t>t> well pulv]is$ #a l4 ,_s ( ,salt #a l4 & half1 mix ^! well toge!r1 & fill !re) ! f\r? "p ( a ,glass ,body1 & p\r on #c l4 ( ,_s ( ,w9e1 lute ! head on imm$iately1 = :5 ^! two ,antagoni/s1 ! ,acid ,crude ,t>t>1 & ,ur9\s ,salt ( ,t>t> meet1 !y furi\sly attack ea* o!r1 & 9 _! ,conflict s5d =? a v subtil ,_s1 & a glori\s ,ess5tial ,salt1 :i* ,m]cury ! ,_s ( ,w9e :5 di/ill$ c>ries ov] ) x4 ,:5 n[ ?is ,_s ( ,w9e be+ k9dl$ burns away1 ! ,m]cury or mo/ pure ,ess5tial ,salt is !reby loos5$1 & ) ! ,flame goes ov] into ! ,receiv]1 :]e x is caught ( ! ,phlegm1 f :i* be+ sep>at$ by di/illation 9 a ,vapor\s ,ba? 'tis fit = use4 ,?is ,cle/ial ,salt ( ,w9e is ( wond]ful ,virtue1 conc]n+ :i* ,i h giv5 a full acc\nt 9 "s ( my la/ publi%$ ,writ+s4 ,its ,virtues are *iefly ^!2 ,x has ! ,prem95ce ( all ,m$icam5ts :atsoev]1 9 cur+ ! ,/one1 ,g\t1 & ! l ,t>t>\s ,diseases4 ,moreov] ?is ,heav5ly ,salt p5etrates ! :ole ,body1 op5s all ,ob/ructions1 /r5g!ns ! ,he>t1 ,bra91 & all ,vital ,p>ts2 is a p[]ful ,diaphoretick & ,diuretick4 ,inde$ any "o may easily imag9e1 t a ,qu9tess5ce ( ,w9e1 :5 purifi$ by its own ,purgatory1 mu/ ne$s ex]t wond]ful effects1 & be ( great uses1 9 ! h&s ( a skilful ,physician2 ( :i* m h]eaft]4 ,fur!rmore f ,w9e1 by means ( its own burn+ ,_s1 may be sep>at$ an excell5t ,volatile ,salt1 aft] ?is mann]4 ,dissolve ! ,oyl ( ,w9e1 :i* by di/illation is got out ( ! ,lees 9 a /rong ,_s ( ,w9e1 s z ! ,oyl may be well unit$ ) ! ,_s4 ,?is done1 k9dle ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & let x burn away "u our great cool+ ,helm or ,head1 by :i* means ! ,m]cury or ,salt ( ,w9e goes ov] ) ! ,phlegm1 & is caught by x4 ,9 l mann] out ( t /9k+ ,oil :i* is driv5 f ,t>t> by a ,retort1 & is ( great virtue1 7?\gh = its loa?som sc5t x _c be us$7 a v p[]ful ,volatile ,salt may be obta9$1 by burn+ away ! said ,oyl ) a burn+ ,_s1 :i* ,volatile ,salt by ^? ,purg+ ,flames lose? its loa?som smell1 & may be made use ( 9 ,physick1 z t be=e m5tion$ prep>$ f ,w9e4 ,accord+ to ?is me?od ( obta9+ ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 we may proce$ ) all o!r ,vegetables1 & sep>ate _! pure incombu/ible ,m]cury1 by burn+ away _! ,oyls1 ) _! own or any e!r burn+ ,_s1 by :i* means ! ,volatile ,m]cury is caught4 ,x is to be obs]v'd1 t all ,oyls di/ill'd f ,h]bs1 ^: fl[]s resemble ,/>s1 d yield m ,volatile ,salt1 ?an ! di/ill'd ,oyl ( o!r ,h]bs4 ,:5 ^! ,h]bs _c be _h fre% & gre51 we may take _! ,se$s1 :i* yield m ,oyl & ,volatile ,salt ?an ! ,h]bs !mselves4 ,9 l mann] all ,oyls1 di/ill'd f ,se$s1 af=d m ,volatile ,salt ?an ^? :i* are =c'd f ,roots1 ,/alks1 ,leaves or ,wood2 ! ,se$ always ab\nd+ ) m ,volatile ,salt ?an any o!r "p ( ! ,vegetable2 & t because ,god ha? plac$ ! gr[+ & multiply+ virtue ( all ?+s 9 _! ,se$s1 f :5ce also ! same is mo/ easily sep>able = ! use & s]vice ( ,man4 ,9 p>ticul>1 ! ,se$s ( ,annis1 ,f5nel1 ,dill1 ,c>way1 ,cum91 ,cresses1 ,scurvy grass & ,mu/>d af=d mu* ,volatile ,salt4 ,s likewise all ,excrem5tal & ,sup]flu\s ,ege/ions ( ,nature1 su* z are ! ,hair ( ,m5 & ,bea/s1 ! ,horns & ,claws ( ,bea/s1 ! ,excrem5ts ( ,bea/s & ,birds1 z also _! ,fea!rs1 d ab\nd ) ,volatile ,salt4 ,among/ ^! we may also reckon ,amb]1 ,soot1 & ,smi?'s ,coals2 :5 ! /9k+ ,oyl ( any ( ^! is burnt away1 ! rema9+ ,ess5tial ,salt w procure ! ,physicians praise & hon\r1 & ! ,pati5t's help & ease4 ,! ,se$s ( ,h5bane & ,tobacco d yield a v p[]ful ,salt2 s likewise d ! di/ill'd ,oyls ( ,spices1 z well z ^? made by ,expression af=d a mo/ excell5t ,volatile ,salt be+ burnt away1 by means ( a burn+ ,_s1 unit$ ) !m4 ,yet w\ld n ,i c\nsel any to burn away su* preci\s ,oyls1 =asmu* z we h o!r ,subjects1 :i* co/ u no?+1 & yet yield a bett] ,salt ?an any ,spices :atsoev]2 = ,m9]als & ,metals1 :5 )\t a ,corrosive !y are br\ght into a /rong ,_s ( ,w9e1 yield a mu* bett] ,m]cury1 :]e9 all ! virtues ( ,vegetables are conc5tr$2 & consequ5tly are f> m efficaci\s ?an any ,vegetable ,salt aga9/ all ,diseases :e!r ( ,m5 or ,metals4 ,9 ?is way we may easily1 & 9 a mann] )\t lab\r or any consid]able *>ges1 procure a runn+ ,m]cury f all ,m9]als & ,metals2 :i* ,m]cury ( ,metals suff]s x self aft]w>ds to be fix$ into a true ,t9cture = ,m5 & ,metals1 by means ( its prop] ,ag5t & ,secret ev]-burn+ ,fire1 & ?is easily )\t any loss ( weight1 :i* _c be expect$ f a common ,m]cury1 & !re=e we mu/ be provid$ ( a ,metallick ,m]cury if we w\ld d ?is feat4 ,m>s1 ,v5us1 & ,m]cury are ! be/ among/ ! mean] ,metals = ?is purpose1 z yield+ ! be/ ,m]cury1 b ! ,m]curies ( ,sol & ,luna are ! be/ ( all4 ,& x is a ?+ t des]ves our wond]1 t f su* ,compact ,bodies1 z ^? ,homog5eal ,metals are1 :i* are acc\nt$ indivisible1 a ,volatile ,m]cury %\ld be sep>at$4 ,inde$ _h ,i n done x my self1 ,i %\ld h>dly h be5 p]suad$ ( its possibility4 ,resuscitative ,salts are ! only means to effect ?is ,wond]1 & :osoev] kn[s 9 due mann] to apply !m to ,metals1 to him x is an easie ?+1 yea1 ,*ildr5s play1 9 "o days "t1 )\t toil or lab\r1 to sep>ate a runn+ ,m]cury f all ,metals & ,m9]als4 ,!re is "o only ,salt 9 ! ,_w1 :i* has a p[] above o!rs to revivifie ,metals1 co/s no?+1 & is e :]e to be _h 9 abundance3 ,?is contemptible ,salt ! ,philosoph]s h always conceal$1 say+1 t x is ca/ out ^u ,dunghils1 & z mu* belov$ ( ! ,wise1 z x is hat$ & despis$ by ,fools4 ,9 ?is ,salt great] secrets lie hid1 ?an 9 ! ,salt ( ,art be=e m5tion$1 :i* _c be _h )\t toil & lab\r2 b ?is our m secret ,resuscitative ,salt ( ,art do? f> excell t1 = x n only exalts & multiplies ! col\rs ( ,sol & ,luna z well z t1 b also radically op5s all ,metall9e ,subjects :atsoev]1 sep>at+ _! pure/ ,m]cury f ! gross fces1 & br+s x ov] ) x self1 :i* no o!r ,salt 9 ! ,_w c d4 ,!re are inde$ "s o!r ,salts to be f\nd1 :i* 9 "s degree d resuscitate ,metals1 & sep>ate a runn+ ,m]cury1 z ,salt ( ,t>t>1 ,ur9e1 & ! l1 b are n comp>able ) our resuscitative ,salt ( ,art1 :i*1 = all !m1 cont9ues ! und\bt$ ,mon>* ov] all ,salts4 ,!re are v few to be f\nd1 :o are able ) s mu* ease & little *>ge to sep>ate a runn+ ,m]cury 9 quantity f ,metals1 & fix ! same into a true ,t9cture4 ,:]e=e we %\ld make x our bus9ess to enquire into ! nature ( ,salts1 & le>n to "k _! sev]al uses2 because 9 ,salts great good lies hid1 :i* few believe or appreh5d4 ,plato inde$ 0 ( op9ion1 t some?+ ,div9e 0 conta9'd 9 our common ,salt2 & o!r ,philosoph]s h n /uck to say1 t 9 ! ,sun & ,salt is ,all4 ,he t do? n "k :at ,fire & ,salt are1 kn[s no?+1 & des]ves n ! "n ( a ,philosoph]4 ,& ?us mu* %all suffice conc]n+ ,fire & ,salt1 & ! great ?+s t may be p]=m$ by !m4 ,he !re=e :o desires to approve himself a good ,physician or ,*ymi/1 let him /udy ! nature ( ,fire & ,salt1 & le>n to di/+ui% !m1 = )\t ?is he'l nev] d any ?+ to purpose 9 ei!r faculty4 ,to return n[ to our ,spagirical ,purgatory1 & %ew t ! ,philosoph]s by means !re( p]=m$ _! greate/ ,arcana4 ,p>acelsus alone1 ! ,mon>* ( ,physicians1 gives u a suffici5t ,te/imony h]e(1 :51 treat+ ( ! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 9 8 ,book ( ,sulphur1 he sai?1 ,t if a ,physician h n among/ 8 ,secrets ! ,elem5t ( ,fire f ,sulphur1 he is n a ,physician1 b a-------- ,o my de> ,p>acelsus1 ?\ art n to be blam$ = ?y zeal\s inveigh+ aga9/ ^? ,lazy ,lubb>ds1 & if ?y words be ,au!ntick1 'tis to be fe>$ t sc>ce "o good ,physician w be f\nd 9 all ,g]many1 =asmu* z ! ,elem5t ( ,fire ( ,sulphur is utt]ly unkn[n4 ,b ?is _c be said1 = t besides ?is ,elem5t ( ,fire1 !re be sev]al o!r good ,m$icam5ts a ,physician may prep>e4 ,yet =asmu* z ,i h writ some:at ( x "h1 ,i hope x may /ir up "s to se>* aft] x1 & s le>n to prep>e _! ,m$ic9es by ,fire2 because :atsoev] c )\t hurt or loss abide ! ,fire1 ! same mu/ ne$s be v pure & good4 ,david to ?is purpose gives u a similitude ( ,luna1 :i* mu/ sometimes pass ! ,fire1 be=e x atta9 its utmo/ purity4 ,?is art ( cleans+ ?+s ) ,fire1 0 by ! ,philosoph]s ( old t]m$ ,ysopaica1 ( :i* see ,p>acelsus4 ,x is to admir$1 t h[ black or smutty soev] any ?+ be1 aft] x is wa%'d by ,fire1 x becomes sn[ :ite2 :i* ! ,m]cury driv5 by ,fire f black ,sulphur & ,m>s1 is alone a suffici5t pro( (1 9 :i* :it5ess ! faire/ ,r$ lies hid4 ,t ,ysopaica1 or ! ,art ( ,wa%+ ) ,fire1 & !reby *ang+ ,black to ,:ite1 0 9 use among/ ! ,anci5ts1 seems probable f ,david's words1 :5 he cries to ,god2 ,purge me ) ,hysop1 & ,i %all be clean1 wa% me1 & ,i %all be :it] !n sn[3 ,david "h desires no?+ else1 ?an to h 8 ,s\l1 :i* 0 cole black by ,s91 wa%$ & purg$ by ! ,fire ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & !re=e by way ( ,comp>ison he m5tions ,ysopaica1 or ! ,art ( ,wa%+ black ?+s :ite by ,fire4 ,9 a ^w1 ?is ,art ( ,wa%+ ?+s sn[-:ite by a ,philosophical ,purgatory ,flame1 appe>s to be ! head skill ( ,philosophy1 ,physick & ,al*imy4 ,& =asmu* z ,i h "h made m5tion ( ,ysopaica1 ,i hope ,i %all n be ?\ght t$i\s1 if ,i set d[n "s m in/ances ( cleans+ black & impure ?+s by ,fire4 ,= see+ ?is excell5t & incomp>able ,art has = "s hundr$ ye>s be5 9 a mann] :olly lo/1 ,p>acelsus be+ ! fir/ t ha? r5ew$ ! k ( x1 ,i h ?\ght good at pres5t to re/ore ?is ,royal ,art to its =m] lu/re & glory1 :]e) x %one =? 9 ! ,s*ools ( ! ,k+s ( ,egypt1 :]e ^? ( ! ,blood ,royal 7 taught & in/ruct$ 9 ! same4 ,9 :i* ,s*ools ,moses also 7z be+ ! ,adopt$ ,son ( ,ph>aoh's ,daught]7 _h 8 ,education1 be+ !re in/ruct$ 9 all ! ,wisdom & ,skill ( ! ,egyptians4 ,9 ^? times ?is ,ysopaica1 or ,art ( ,wa%+ ) ,fire 0 9 great e/eem & fl\ri%$1 :i* 0 ! cause ( ! great ,ri*es & ,puissance ( ! ,egyptians1 :i* cont9u$ till ! ,mon>*y 0 made subject to ! ,romans2 & yet ev5 !n1 be+ ,possessors ( ,ysopaica & ,*rysopeia1 !y soon put !mselves into a condition aga9 ( disput+ _! ,lib]ty ) ! ,romans1 & rebell$ aga9/ !m2 & ?\gh by ! prevail+ ,p[] ( ! ,romans !y 7 /ill ov]come1 yet did !y (t5 reit]ate _! ,revolt2 until at la/ ! ,emp]or ,diocletian be+ in=m$ t _! ,art ( ,*ymi/ry 0 _! inexhau/ible ,treasure1 :i* /ill enc\rag$ !m to rebell1 s5t a great ,army among/ !m1 ) ,ord]s to ,ransack all ,places = ,books treat+ ( t ,art1 & commit !m to ! ,flames2 :i* done1 !y quietly aft]w>ds endur$ ! ,roman ,yoak1 :i* be=e1 on e occasion1 !y 7 ready to %ake (f4 ,by ! same means also ! said ,art has be5 z x 7 totally lo/1 :i* ,i am n )\t hopes to re/ore aga91 & if ,dea? %\ld *ance to prev5t me1 yet w x assur$ly be done aft] my ,dea? by ,elias ! ,arti/4 ,i h inde$ already 9 "s ( my la/ ,treatises s pla9ly writ ( ?is ,art1 t any "o1 :o is any ?+ skilful 9 ! ,fire1 may become ,ma/] ( ! ,art4 ,to return !n to ,ysopaica1 ,i say1 ,i h already communicat$ ! use ( a ,burn+ ,_s1 by means :]e( all /9k+1 impure1 ,vegetable1 ,animal1 & easily inflamable ,m9]al ,subjects1 may be wa%$ to ! highe/ degree ( ,purity1 ) :i* great ?+s may be p]=m$1 especially 9 ,physick1 & su* z are impossible to be done by any kn[n way4 ,inde$ by ?is alone mo/ pr(itable discov]y1 ,i h discov]$ a new ,_w ( ,art1 :i* = s _m hundr$ ye>s has be5 unkn[n2 & ,i d\bt n1 b ?is way ( wa%+ ) ,fire w s]ve = a %9+ ,light to lead ,physicians to ! true ,spagyrical ,physick4 ,?us mu* %all suffice to h spok5 conc]n+ ! moi/ fi]y wa%+ by means ( a ,burn+ ,_s2 x rema9s n[ to decl>e 9 :at mann] ! ,compacte/ ,metals1 & ,preci\s z well z ,common ,/ones1 may by a dry cleans+ ,fire be meliorat$4 ,= a ,_s ( ,w9e is mu* too weak to pi]ce ! ,bodies ( ,compact ,metals1 & to wa% !m to a p]fect cleanness2 :]e=e we are to look out = a /rong] ,wa%-,fire1 :i* may be able to ,ma/] ! fixt z well z unfixt ,metals4 ,n[ ,art h&s to u a c]ta9 dry ,wa%-,fire1 :]e) ! ,anci5ts meliorat$ all ,metals & ,/ones2 b ?is dry ,fire has nev] be5 publi%$1 nei!r "k ,i any ,au?or t ha? writ pla9ly ( x1 save only ,p>acelsus 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum1 :]e speak+ ( ,m]cury1 he describes ?is flam+ ,wa%-,fire1 viz4 4 ,( ,t>t> "p j4 ,sulphur p4 ij4 ,nitre p4 iij4 be+ well mix$ toge!r1 use !m4 ,p>acelsus calls ?is ,composition a good flux+ ,p[d]2 b h9ts at o!r ?+s1 z appe>s by ^? words he places be=e ! ,description ( ! said ,fulm9at+ ,p[d]1 viz4 ,pulvis adole ,v]b5as1 :i* words conceal a great ,my/]y1 z w pres5tly appe>4 ,! ,composition ( ,p>acelsus may be meliorat$ by tak+ only "o "p ( ,sulphur1 ,t>t> ij4 & ,nitre iij4 & is a v good ,wa%-,fire4 ,!re be also _m m & bett] ,wa%-,fires = to ,purifie & exalt ,metals1 ( :i* we %all he> anon4 ,foll[s n[ ! use ( ! =esaid ,wa%-,fire4 ,& fir/ x is to be obs]v$1 t to ! end ?is ,fire may h ! bett] effect1 ! ,+r$i5ts mu/ be pure1 dry1 & v well p\dr$1 = by h[ mu* pur] ! ,+r$i5ts be1 ! /rong] is ! ,fire4 ,:5 !re=e we h a m9d to wa% any ,metal !re)1 suppose impure ,sol or ,luna1 we mu/ file ! same v small1 & !n mix+ ?ree or f\r p>ts ( ! said ,p[d] ) x 9 a ,crucible1 k9dle ! mixture ) a r$-hot ,coal1 & ! ,flame !nce aris+ w consume all ! impurities ( ! ,metal1 or sep>ate !m z dross1 ! pure ,metals s9k+ z a ,regulus to ! bottom4 ,& if ! ,op]ation be duly p]=m$1 ! ,regulus w be z f9e z if x _h pass'd ! ,cupel4 ,if we desire yet fur!r to increase ! /r5g? ( ?is ,fulm5 or ,wa%-,fire1 we may take in/ead ( ,t>t> half ! quantity ( ! ,saw-du/ ( dry ,lime-tree1 :i* af=ds a mu* /rong] ,flame ?an ,t>t>1 & consequ5tly bett] purges impure ,metals4 ,) ?is /rong ,fire we may 9 a mom5t purifie a small quantity ( ,sol or ,luna if we please1 9 a ,nut%el2 :i* ,i don't m5tion "h z a ?+ ( ,pr(it1 b only ( ,curiosity1 & to %ew ! =ce ( ?is ,fire4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if we desire to make use ( ?is ,wa%-,fire to ,pr(it1 we mu/ n take a ,common ,nitre ( ,sulphur1 b su* a ,sulphur z burns fa/] ?an ! ,common1 & ! ,nitre mu/ be purifi$1 :]e( m h]eaft]4 ,a ,good ,fulm5 or p[]ful cleans+ ,fire = to purifie ! ,common ,m]cury1 s z aft]w>ds x may be easily fix$4 ,we are to "k1 t ! ,common ,m]cury conta9s 9 x self an extraord9>y fi]y ,_s1 :i* h9d]s x f be+ a ,compact ,metal1 & keeps x 9 cont9ual ,flux l a ,molt5 ,metal1 & makes x s difficult a "w to fix x3 ,n[ if we c b ext+ui% ?is ,fire 9 him1 he'l be easily r$ucible to a ,compact ,metallick ,body4 99 99 99 99 99 ,x is notori\s1 t always a great] ,flame ov]comes & swall[s up ! less]2 to ext+ui% !re=e ?is ,fire 9 ,m]cury1 we _c d bett]1 ?an make use ( a /rong ,fulm51 :i* ,p>acelsus h9ts ) ^? words1 ,pulvis ,adole ,v]b5as1 z if he _h said1 ,g ,fulm5 & burn ! ,w+s ( t ,volatil ,bird1 t he may flie no m4 ,b ! ,fulm5 he !re describes w n d x1 a /rong] mu/ be made use ( 9 t case4 ,to ?is purpose ,i h made _m trials 9 my ,y\?1 b h f\nd none bett] ?an ! ,fulm5 ( ,jupit]1 :i* takes z foll[s4 99 99 99 99 99 4 ,( ,crude ,m]cury & f9e ,jupit] ea* j l4 melt ! ,jupit] 9 a ,crucible1 & :5 x beg9s to cool1 p\r ! ,m]cury ^u x1 & ! heat$ ,jupit] w take to x self ! ,m]cury1 & become an ,amalgama1 :i* ,amalgama mu/ ) dry & purifi$ ,nitre be gr\nd ^u a ,/one4 ,?is done 4 ( ! /rong ,flux+ ,p[d] abovesaid1 ! same quantity z ! ,amalgama & ,nitre1 & gr9d !m well toge!r1 & !n ! ,mixture is ready = k9dl+4 ,b ! ,op]ation mu/ be p]=m$ 9 ! op5 ,air1 :]e ! ,w9d may c>ry away ! poison\s ,fumes4 ,! ,mixture may be put into a /rong ,e>!n ,pot1 & aft] ,detonation1 !re w rema9 a ,mass difficult to ,flux1 :i* be+ ,cupell'd1 & sep>at$ by ,aq4 ,=t4 af=ds a consid]able quantity ( ,sol & ,luna1 abundantly recomp5s+ ! co/ & lab\r ( ! ,op]ation4 ,aft] t ! ,mixture is k9dl$1 ! ,matt] mu/ be (t5 /irr$ ) a r$-hot ,iron1 to ! end t no "p may rema9 unk9dl$1 b t ! :ole ,mass may be r$-hot ?r\gh\t4 ,ano!r ,fulm5 to graduate ,v5us into ,luna4 4 ,( ! =esaid ,flux+ ,p[d] ( ,sulphur1 ,t>t> & ,nitre1 & gr9d ) x iv ,ounces ( ,m]cury ( ,luna1 & lay ! same weight ( ?9 ,plates ( ,v5us ,,sss4 ) y\r =esaid ,composition1 k9dle ! ,mass1 & ! proce$+ ,flames w graduate "s "p ( ! ,v5us into good & fix ,luna ) consid]able pr(it1 ! ,op]ation be+ rightly p]=m$4 ,) ! same ,fulm51 may be graduat$ into 1 & =asmu* z x do? n melt1 x's bett] ?an ,v5us = ?is way ( work+2 ,ne$les are be/ = ?is purpose4 ,ano!r ,rapid ,fulm5 *ang+ ,iron & ,/eel into ,good ,gold4 4 ,( ! abovesaid ,flux+ ,p[d]1 iv or v 1 mix ) x j or half an ,ounce ( ,aurum ,fulm9ans precipitat$ f ! ,aqua ,regia1 n ) ,salt ( ,t>t>1 b ) ,salt ( ,ur9e2 ) ?is ,fulm5 & ,/eel ,ne$les make ,,sss4 9 a ,crucible4 ,let n ! ,ne$les be above j weight1 else ! ,fulm5 w n be able to graduate !m :olly into ,sol4 ,?is ,process well manag$ af=ds a good increase ( ,sol4 ,x is also no contemptible ,curiosity to see ,ne$les *ang'd to ,sol1 _! pri/9e =m rema9+4 ,i took once #bj or #cj ,ne$les1 :i* ,i put ) _! po9ts up to ! mid/ 9 ! said ,fulm51 _! upp] halves rema9+ unt\*'d by x1 & aft] ,fulm9ation took out ! ,ne$les1 ! l[] "p ( :i* 0 pure ,sol1 ! upp] cont9u+ ,iron1 :i* ,i di/ribut$ among/ my ,fri5ds & ,lov]s ( ,art = a remembrance4 ,! same may be p]=m$ ) ,nails4 ,n[ ?\gh 9 ?is ,gradation ( !re be no v great ,pr(it1 yet nei!r is !re any loss2 & besides ! ,curiosity ( x1 is a conv9c+ demon/ration t )\t depos+ any ,t]re/reity1 may h x's :ole ,body *ang$ into ,sol4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! rema9+ ,fulm5 may ) a little ,nitre be melt$ d[n to a ,regulus1 by :i* means ! ,sol is recov]'d1 & s we h our graduat$ ,ne$les = no?+4 ,n4 ,b4 ,:5 we h a m9d to make use ( ! ,fulm5 ( 1 we _h be/ place ! ,crucible1 9 :i* ! ,fulm5 & ,m>s is1 9 a l>ge glas$ ,e>!n ,vessel1 & z soon z x is k9dl$ cov] ! ,crucible1 t ! ,fulm5 may n fly abroad1 or if any does1 x may /ick to ! sides ( ! ,pot1 :i* be+ wip$ (f ) a ,fea!r1 may be r$uc$ ) ! rema9+ ,fulm5 9 ! ,crucible1 t !re may be no loss4 ,n4 ,b4 ,x happ5s sometimes1 :5 too great a quantity ( is tak5 to be graduat$ to 1 & ! ,flame too /rong1 t ! ,ne$les melt into "o1 especially if !y be laid too close toge!r4 ,n4 ,b4 ,9 ,case1 ! ,ne$les %\ld n 9 ! fir/ ,fulm9ation be :olly *ang$ to 1 ! ,"w may be repeat$ ) fre% flux+ ,p[d]4 ,& if any "o desires m ,pr(it f ?is ,op]ation1 let him mix "s ( ! ,amalgama ( & ) ! ,gold5 ,fulm51 & ,fulm9ate ) ! same ,ne$les1 or ?9 ,iron ,wi]1 by :i* means ! w bett] diffuse ! graduat+ 1 or ,_s ?r\gh\t ! 1 & s m ( x becomes *ang$ into 4 ,n4 ,b4 ,he t w\ld draw consid]able ,pr(it f ?is ,op]ation1 _h be/ p]=m x 9 a close e>!n ,vessel1 ) a l>ge ,recipi5t fitt$ to x1 = to cat* ! 1 :i* may be us$ aga91 by :i* means t ga9 w be m4 ,n4 ,b4 ,= to make ?is ,"w yet m ga9ful1 we may in/ead ( ! mix ) ! ,fulm5 ( & 1 "s f9e p[dr$ ,r$1 ,br[n1 or black ,pebbles1 :i* are f\nd 9 runn+ ,wat]1 & break z smoo? z ,glass1 & conta9 mu* ,volatile 1 gr9d+ !m well toge!r4 ,?is ,fulm5 :5 k9dl$1 drives ! ,volatile out ( ! ,pebbles1 & be+ receiv$ by & is fix$ by !m1 by :i* means mu* & may be _h out ( 1 & 4 ,out ( ^! ,pebbles ) ,aqua ,regis mu* may be extract$1 & ?o' ! 9 !m be ,volatile1 yet p>tly by means ( ! ,aqua ,regis1 & p>tly by be+ precipitat$ ) ! ,m]curial out ( 1 & by ,r$uction x is fix$3 ,conc]n+ :i* ,i h l>gely treat$ 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,n4 ,b4 ,to "w on ^! ,pebbles ) m ,pr(it1 we may :5 r$uc$ to f9e ,p[d]1 extract !m ) 9 :i* common ,salt has be5 dissolv$1 to :i* ,extraction 7:i* w be ( a v high ,col\r7 we mu/ add "s ( ! ,resuscitative ,salt ( ! ,_w1 e :]e to be f\nd1 & !n ab/ract ! ,solv5t f ! ,extract1 by :i* means ! ,resuscitative ,salt w make m ,volatile1 & sep>at+ x f ! fix] ,"p1 br+ x ov] ! ,helm1 9 =m ( a yell[ ,liquor1 :i* :5 mortifi$ by a ,lixivium1 & r$uc$ to a dry 1 if !n x be driv5 ?r\gh a ,retort1 y w f9d a runn+ ,sol 9 ! ,recipi5t1 9 small quantity inde$1 b ( great ,virtue2 :i* by ! ,fire ( ,artephius may easily be fix$ into an ,univ]sal ,t9cture = ,m5 & ,metals4 ,a ,lixivium may aft]w>ds be p\r$ on ! rema9+ ,extract1 = to mortifie ! ,corrosive ,spirits1 & !n di/ill$ by ,retort1 x w yield "s m ,m]curial 4 ,z = ! fixt :i* 0 9 ! ,pebbles1 ! same may be easily r$uc$1 & w be good 1 ?o' some:at pale ,col\r$1 ! ,salt ( ! ,_w hav+ c>ri$ "s "p ( ! ,col\r ov] ) ! 4 ,n4 ,b4 ,our ,resuscitative ,salt ( ! ,_w is a v wond]ful ,salt1 = :5 joyn$ ) ! dissolv$ 1 x n only br+s ov] a runn+ 1 b "p ( ! ,col\r ( ) x1 :]e=e also ! said ,m]curial af=ds a mo/ glori\s ,m$ic9e1 :5 duely fix$4 ,9 ! same mann] y may get a t++ f 1 b mu* bett]1 & easi] f a 1 :i* lies ,volatile 9 its own ,matrix1 & has nev] t\*$ ! ,fire4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b ?is ,m]curial do? n t+e into 1 b only into 4 ,9 ! same way a may be driv5 f all ,metals1 & 9 consid]able quantity4 ,! ( & are ! be/2 ^? ( 1 & are good also1 b n s high col\r'd1 z t ( :i* is ! be/4 ,n[ to make ( 1 we ne$ n dissolve common 1 & !nce ) ,salt ( ! ,_w drive a 2 b x is bett] to take ,iron-/ones1 :i* h nev] t\*'d ! ,fire1 & hav+ extract$ !m1 add to !m "s ( ! ,resuscitative ,salt ( ! ,_w1 :i* !n di/ill'd w yield m ?an common 4 ,9 l mann] mu* m may be _h f 1 & ,o> ?an f ! ,metals !mselves4 ,i rememb]1 t1 9 my y\?ful ye>s1 ,i lab\r$ two ye>s cont9ually ) a ,p]son ( high quality1 to obta9 a ( 1 we try$ all mann] ( ways b got no?+4 ,:e!r x 0 = want ( ,exp]i5ce1 or t ! ,process giv5 u 0 n true1 or because ,god did n see x fit = u1 ,i "k n3 ,b ?is ,i "k1 t we _h no k ( ! univ]sal ,resuscitative ,salt ( ! ,_w1 mak+ use only ( common ,s4 ,armon1 & its ,volatile ,_s4 ,i h1 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopia ,spagyrica1 taught a way to draw a runn+ f ,metals1 b 9 small quantity1 :]eas by means ( ?is ,salt ( ! ,_w1 mu* m is obta9$4 ,i say !re=e1 t if f my la/ publi%$ ,writ+s1 ,m5 _c discov] ! way ( mak+ ! ,m]curies ( ,metals 9 good quantity1 x w be a sign to me1 t ,god w n p]mit x1 hav+ pla9ly set d[n e ?+1 except ! ,resuscitative ,salt ( ! ,_w4 ,& ,i n[ say aga91 t ! said ,salt is no :]e to be sold1 s9ce en\gh may be _h = no?+4 ,god mu/ reveal x1 = ,m5 w h>dly d x4 ,x is a m]e ,gift ( ,god to "k ?is ,salt & its ,use4 ,turba sai? conc]n+ x3 ,if ,god _h n creat$ ?is ,salt1 x 7 impossible to p]fect our ,elixir4 ,f :5ce we may see1 x is no ,salt prep>$ by ,art1 nor made ) h&s1 b creat$ ( ,god ( no?+4 ,consid] well :at is "h said1 & y'll f9d ,wond]s4 ,cosmopolita speaks aft] ?is mann] ( ?is ,salt1 viz4 ,nature af=ds u a ,*alybs1 :i* c f ! ,rays ( ! ,sun extract t1 :i* _m h s\ght & n f\nd4 ,o!r ,philosoph]s speak ( ?is ,salt 9 ^! ,words3 ,! ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w1 br+ ! ,s\ls ( ! dead out ( ,hell4 ,:at is ?is ,hell1 b a ,/ygian ,wat]1 :]e9 we dissolve ,metals1 & aft] draw =? _! ,s\ls ) ! ,salt ( ! ,_w4 ,( :i* ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w1 ,nuisem5t ha? writ a curi\s ,treatise4 ,i say !re=e1 t he :o und]/&s ! due way ( apply+ ?is ,salt1 = draw+ ! ( ,metals1 has obta9$ ! greate/ ,secret 9 ! ,_w1 ! said be+ easily fixable into a true ,t9cture4 ,i h kn[n sev]al1 :o c\ld fix ! ( & prep>$ by o!rs into ,t9ctures1 b c\ld n prep>e ! ,m]curies !mselves3 ,& to ?is day1 ,i d n "k "o ,man t c br+ a runn+ f ,metals1 ?o' ,i h communicat$ ! way ( mak+ ! said to _m1 z x is set d[n 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,ph>macopia ,spagirica3 ,b see+ s small a quantity prep>$ t way1 !y let x drop4 ,x _h be5 well1 !y c\ld h be5 satisfi$ ) t3 ,b ,m5 g5]ally are ( su* a ,hum\r2 t if !y _c h all )\t ,toyl or ,lab\r1 !y pres5tly despond & give ov]2 b !y t p]sev]e to ! end %all obta9 ! ,cr[n ( ,hon\r4 ,?us mu* %all suffice1 by way ( ,p>5!sis1 conc]n+ prep>+ ! ,m]curies ( ,metals 9 great quantity1 by means ( our ,resuscitative ,salt ( ! ,_w4 ,let u n[ return to our dry wa%-,fire1 & see1 :at fur!r may be done ) x4 ,we "k1 t ) a ,rapid & viol5t ,flame1 ! ,volatile "p ( ,metals is driv5 away1 ! fixt & gross] /ay+ beh9d3 ,z = ,example4 ,if ,i dissolve a ,metal1 or ,m9]al 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & aft]w>ds add to ! ,solution "s good ,nit]1 by ?is means ! ,metal abides ) ! ,nitre & %oots ) x into ,cry/als1 :i* f are ,r$1 f ,gre51 f & ,:ite1 f ,yell[4 ,:5 n[ ?is ,nitre is k9dl$1 ! ,volatile "p ( ! ,metal sublimes f ! gross]1 & is bett] = ,m$ic9al use1 ?an ! gross ,body ( ! ,metal4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b if to ?is ,nit] impregnat$ ) a ,metal1 we joyn "s ,salt ( ! ,_w2 & !n detonate x1 ! said ,salt ?r\gh ! ,flames c>ries ! immortal ,s\l ( ,metals out f ,hell1 t is ! ( !m1 :i* aft]w>ds may be fix$ into ,t9cture4 ,! said ,nitre impregnate ) ,metal1 & ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 do? also1 by means ( a swift ,flame draw ! ,col\rs f preci\s & common ,/ones1 & introduce? o!rs1 & bett] into !m aga92 :i* is a ?+ ( great ,pr(it to him t ha? ,skill ( x4 ,?is is ! spe$ie/ way ( meliorat+ ,metals1 :5 by means ( a ,rapid ,fulm51 z x 7 9 a mom5t1 we ,sep>ate ! pure ,s\l1 or incombu/ible f ! gross ,metal3 ,= 9 ?is quick ,flame ! sup]flu\s ( ! ,metals is consum$1 :i* ties ! pure to ! ,metal1 & makes ! same difficultly sep>able f its gross ,body4 ,9 ?is mann] a pure may 9 quantity be drawn f all ,metals1 & z mu* z is got ?is way1 s mu* ,t9cture1 = e ( ,metals is fixable into ,t9cture1 :i* _c be said ( ! common4 ,& yet among/ ^! ,metallick ,m]curies1 "o yields a bett] ,t9cture ?an ano!r1 ! ( z ha? be5 said be+ ! be/1 ?o' t ( be good also4 ,he :o is come s f> z to be able to make ! ( any "o ,metal1 ) ! help ( ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 may easily d ! same ) all ! re/1 & !n try :i* is ! be/4 ,i h try$ sev]al1 b f\nd none bett] ?an t ( 4 ,= :i* ,reason also sometime be=e my fall+ ,sick1 ,i b\ght up a great quantity ( ,/eel ,ne$les unfit = common use1 ) int5tion to make a great quantity ( ( 1 b be+ seiz$ ) ,sickness n long aft]1 & cont9u+ ,b$-rid till n[2 my design 0 h9dr$4 ,n[ :e!r ,god w be pleas$ to raise me1 t ,i may prep>e a good quantity ( ! said 1 = ^? t come aft]1 ,i "k n2 = at pres5t by reason ( my ,weakness1 ,i h no hope to d any ?+4 ,& !re=e h det]m9$ ) my self1 to manife/ ^! & ! l great ,secrets to ! ,_w1 z f> z my ,weakness w p]mit2 t !y :o are ,lov]s ( ,art may "k1 & "w !m1 or let !m alone z !y please3 ,= x %all suffice me1 to h discov]$ ! wond]ful ,works ( ,god to mank9d1 n at all conc]n+ my self ) ! re/4 ',tis "h to be not$1 t ! :i* by means ( ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 9 ! moi/ way is drawn =? f ,aqua ,=tis1 or o!r l corrosive ,liquors1 is pur] ?an t :i*1 9 ! dry way is =c$ ov] ) a /rong ,fire1 yet bo? are good1 & fixable into ,t9cture4 ,x is also less tr\ble to br+ ov] ! ( ,metals 9 ! moi/ way1 ?an by a /rong ,flame4 ,= :5 a ,metal is dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & ,salt ( ! ,_w add$ to ! ,solution1 !n if by ,alembick1 y sep>ate ! ,m5/ruum1 "p ( ! w come ov] ) x1 :i*1 z be=e-m5tion$1 is to be sep>at$ f x3 ,aft]w>ds drive :at rema9s 9 ! ,alembick ?r\gh a ,retort1 & ! ,salt ( ! ,_w w c>ry m ( ! ov]1 by :i* means a good quantity ( w be obta9$4 ,= :i* ,god be prais$1 :o ha? %ew$ u 8 poor necessit\s ,*ildr5 s ne> & /rait a way to ! ,l& ( ,promise4 ,= ,i /ill say 7z ,i always did7 t no?+ m excell5t c be f\nd1 ei!r 9 ,physick or ,al*imy1 ?an ! ( ,metals1 all o!r ,works be+ m]e trifles 9 ,comp>ison ( x3 ,because su* a well fix$1 is n only ! highe/ ,m$ic9e1 b besides ,t+es & into 4 ,i h cle>ly & fully describ$ ! mann] ( x1 ,prep>ation1 save only1 t ,i h n nam$ ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 because x is su* a vile & contemptible ?+1 & ca/ out ^u ,dunghils3 ,& yet no?+ 9 ! ,_w lives )\t x4 ,no liv+ ,creature 9 or ^u ! ,e>?1 ,bird 9 ! ,air1 nor ,fi% 9 ! ,wat] is su/a9$ )\t ?is ,univ]sal ,salt ( ! ,_w4 ,conc]n+ ?is ,salt ( ! ,_w1 or true matt] ( ! ,univ]sal great ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s1 an unkn[n ,au?or 9 ! ,?irty fif? ,*apt] ( 8 ,book writes ?us1 ,t ! fir/ ,"w ( ! ,elixir1 is e :]e to be f\nd4 ,conc]n+ ! true mak+ ( ! ,elixir1 z to its fir/ ,"w1 ! ,philosoph]s say1 t ! true ,matt] is e :]e to be f\nd2 because x is 9 e ,man1 & f\nd ) e ,man4 ,adam br\ght x ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & :5 he di$ took x along ) him to 8 ,grave4 ,& !re=e an ,allegory ( ! ,wise m5 sai?1 t ! said ,matt] is subtiliz$ 1 t is advanc$ to ! highe/ pit* ( m9]al ,virtue4 ,conc]n+ ?is x is said3 ,) our ,gum & little 1 we c buy mu*4 ,&1 ,alb]tus 9 8 ,book ( ,m9]als sai?1 & proves x1 t is e :]e to be f\nd3 ,because !re is no?+ made ( ! f\r ,elem5ts1 9 :i*1 aft] its highe/ ref9+1 is n to be f\nd1 & !re=e !y say x is e :]e to be f\nd4 ,! same ,alb]tus also ass]ts1 t a great ,m9]al ,virtue is 9 e ,man1 especially 9 8 ,head betwe5 8 ,tee?3 ,= t 9 8 "t1 9 old ,graves 0 f\nd 9 little longi% ,gra9s1 betwe5 ! ,tee? ( dead ,m5 ,skuls1 :i* c\ld n be1 except ! said m9]al ,virtue 7 9 ,man1 :i* m9]al ,virtue is 9 ! ,matt] ( our ,elixir4 ,& !re=e x is said1 t ! ,/one is 9 e ,man1 & t ,adam br\ght x ) him out ( ,p>adise1 c4 ,! ,philosoph] tells u "h1 prov+ x by sev]al ,au?ors1 t ! true ,matt] ( ! ,elixir1 z to ! fir/l ,"w1 is to be f\nd ) e "o3 ,conc]n+ :i* ,matt]1 mu* might be said1 b x is bett] be sil5t = fe> ( ! abuse ( wick$ ,m54 ,yet ,i _c b h9t "h1 h[ x may be made out1 t c gr[ 9 ! ,skuls ( dead ,m51 z be=e-m5tion$4 ,x seems probable !n1 t ^! 7 ! ,skuls ( su* ,m51 :o 9 _! ,life-"t mu* us$ 1 ei!r tak+ x inw>dly1 or mu* h&l+ x 9 _! ,trades4 ,n[ x be+ ! ,prop]ty ( 1 to m\nt upw>ds to ! ,head1 & settle betwe5 ! ,tee?1 we may suppose1 t by l5g? ( "t ! ,microcosmical did ,coagulate x into 4 ,let no ,man ?9k ?is impossible1 = ! ( ,mans ,dung ha? a v great aff9ity ) ! ,m9]al 1 :i* no ,body c bett] witness1 ?an he to :om ,god ha? reveal$ x1 & :o ha? f\nd x true by ,exp]i5ce4 ,! ,read] by ?is "t ha? suffici5tly p]ceiv$1 h[ ! ,m]curies ( all ,metals may ) ease be br\ght ov]1 by means ( ! ,salt ( ! ,_w2 z also1 h[ ! same may be _h ) ! help ( a ,fulm51 or /rong ,flame ( ,fire4 ,n[ he t is ,ma/] ( ^! ,m]curies1 w n be f> to seek1 = ! way ( fix+ !m2 = :i* !re is no ne>] way1 ?an to maturate !m to a ,t9cture1 by means ( ,artephius 8 ,fire1 = all o!r ways are v t$i\s1 conc]n+ :i* fixation by ! said secret ,fire1 ! ,read] w f9d m 9 o!r ,p>ts ( my ,writ+s4 ,h]e)1 !n ,i conclude ?is ,fir/ ,"p ( my ,purgatory1 or cleans+ ,fire1 ) :i* all unclean black ,subjects may be wa%$ to ! highe/ degree ( ,purity & ,:it5ess4 ,if by *ance1 ,i %\ld "h h omitt$ "o or o!r ,circum/antial ( ! ,"w1 7z ,i hope n7 ,i %all1 z x comes to m9d1 set x d[n 9 my foll[+ ,writ+s4 ,9 ! mean "t ,f>ewel1 & rememb] ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 le>n to "k x1 & its ,use1 = s ?\ wilt be able to make ! ,m]curies ( all ,metals1 :i* 9 value exce$ all & preci\s ,/ones4 ,an ,adv]tisem5t to ! ,c\rte\s ,,read]4 ,=asmu* z 9 ?is little ,treatise1 ,i h reveal$ _m ,secrets1 & p>ticul>ly1 ! easie ,prep>ation ( a runn+ f all ,metals1 & t a true ,t9cture _c m readily be obta9$1 ?an f su* a 1 :i* ) becomes fix$ to a ,r$1 & ) to a :ite ,t9cture1 & t ?is ,fixation is mo/ easily p]=m$ by ! secret ,fire ( ,artephius4 ,& h also taught1 h[ f all ,vegetables & ,animals1 a mo/ excell5t ( great ,virtue may be prep>$1 by means ( a burn+ ,_s2 9 all :i* ,i h writ no?+1 b :at ,i h wr\ght ) my own h&s4 ,i "k !re w n be want+ "s envi\s & ignorant ,m51 :o w pret5d x impossible to get a runn+ f ,metals3 ,b x is no wond]1 t ?is is c\nt$ impossible by ^?1 t h n atta9$ to great ,skill & ,exp]i5ce 9 ! ,fire1 :o may well be comp>$ to little ,*ildr51 :o :5 !y he> any ,body talk ( ! ,great ,_w1 c =m no o!r ,notion ( x1 ?an ( ! place1 or ,h\se :]e !y h be5 educat$2 nei!r c su* ignorant conceit$ ,p]sons believe any ?+1 b :at !y h se5 !mselves4 ,x is en\gh = me1 t ,i "k x to be true4 ,n[ =asmu* z ,i h be=e decl>$1 t ?is ( ,metals is ! ne>e/ way to atta9 an univ]sal ,t9cture1 = ,m5 & ,metals1 & t out ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & all o!r ?+s1 t admit a ,sep>ation ( ,elem5ts1 a may be _h1 z well z f ,m9]als & ,metals1 & f t a ,t9cture3 ,i int5d "h = fur!r ,confirmation1 to add ! ,te/imony ( an old ,book1 :i* ) _m words confirms :at ,i h writ1 conc]n+ ! ( ,m9]als1 ,animals & ,vegetables1 & !re=e h ?\ght fit1 to subjoyn ! ,conclusion ( ! said ,book1 z an ,app5dix to ?is ,treatise1 by :i*1 ^?1 :o und]/&1 w p]ceive t ,i h writ ! ,tru?1 conc]n+ ! ( ,vegetables & ,animals4 ,! ,au?or is unkn[n to me1 b t he 0 an exp]i5c$ ,philosoph] appe>s f 8 ,writ+s1 :i* conta9 great ,tru?s3 ,^! z !y 7 gladly receiv$ by u1 s we highly recomm5d !m to all ,le>n]s1 & ,lov]s ( ,art3 ,"h foll[ ! two la/ ,*apt]s ( ! said ,philosoph]4 ,a ,recapitulation3 ,or1 ,summ>y ,repetition4 ,we h suffici5tly expla9$ to !e ! ?+1 if ?\ ha/ rightly und]/ood our words4 ,& obs]ve1 ,son1 t ! ,op]ations we deliv] 9 ?is ,book1 conc]n+ ! ,composition ( ! ,great /one1 are m subtil ?an ^?1 t ,geb] has deliv]$ 9 8 ,summ3 ,= he sai?1 t 9 diff]5t int]vals ( "t1 x is fir/ sublim$1 next fix$1 aft]w>ds calc9$ & !n dissolv$1 & s ( ! re/4 ,b z to ?is our ,book1 "k1 t ! ,di/illation by ,alembick we call ,sublimation1 & ! ,solution ( ,bodies1 we likewise call ,sublimation1 because by ?is means ! ,e>?ly ,body is lift$ up into ! ,air1 :i* is ,heav54 ,:]e=e "k1 t :5 we dissolve1 we at ! same "t d ,sublime1 ,calc9e1 ,purifie1 ,wa%1 conjoyn & sep>ate4 ,to ?is purpose1 ,haly 9 8 ,secret ( ,secrets tells u1 t betwe5 ! ,solution & ,conjunction1 or ! ,matrimony & ,union ( ,body & ,_s2 !re is no di/ance ( "t2 because :5 ! ,body is dissolv$1 x is by t ,solution joyn'd ) ! ,_s1 & !re=e he sai?1 t ,solution & ,conjunction are at ! same "t4 ,?is !re=e is ! ,ord] ( our ,op]ation1 :i* is done at once 9 "o h\r3 ,:5 our ,body is put to dissolve 9 ,wat]1 !n pres5tly x is solv$ & sublim$1 & by be+ dissolv'd & sublim'd1 ! ,body becomes unit$ to ! ,_s2 & if any ?+ ( an extrane\s ,nature be mix'd ) ! ,body1 ! same w n be dissolv$1 b w rema9 9 ! bottom ( ! ,vessel = to dissolve1 & ?us ! ,body becomes cleans$ ( ! extrane\s ,matt]1 if any be 9 x2 yet is x 9 "s sort sulli$1 nor is x s clean & cle> z x ought4 ,:]e=e our ,op]ations 9 mak+ ! ,great /one1 are m subtil ?an ^? conta9$ 9 ,geb]'s ,summ1 because :at he says is done at sev]al times1 is "h done at once1 & ( a subtil] ,matt]2 & aft] a subtil] mann]4 ,& :5 ?\ %alt see our "w1 de>e/ ,son1 !n wilt ?\ "k1 t we h spok5 ! ,tru?1 ?o' n be=e3 ,& inde$1 except ?\ %alt give good he$ to x1 & %>ply consid] ( x1 ?\ wilt sc>cely p]ceive x to be s1 because ( ! quick1 subtil & %ort ,op]ation4 ,b be sure to avoid ! fumes 9 ?is1 z well z o!r ways ( mak+ ! ,/one1 z f> z is possible1 :i* if ?\ %\ld/ take 91 w\ld greatly hurt !e1 ei!r at ! v in/ant1 or n long aft]1 except ?\ ha/ ,rem$ies at h& to oppose _! ,malignity1 :i* ?\ oughte/ always to be provid$ )1 t z soon z any su* ?+ is p]ceiv$1 a prop] ,antidote may be tak54 ,,*ap4 ,,lvi4 ,f all t ha? be5 said f ! beg9n+ hi!rto1 may be ga!r$ by a pi]c+ eye1 t 9 our ,op]ation our ,bodies d n abide 9 ! top ( ! ,alembick1 z ! ,bodies ( ,fools d3 ,( :i* ,aros sai?3 ,! ,bodies ( ! unwise1 d only /ick to ! ,cov] or ,head ( ! ,vessel1 & !re=e !y _c effect any ?+ t is true4 ,h5ce also may be ga!r$1 t ,sulphurs are reta9'd by 1 ,bodies by ,bodies1 & ,spirits by ,spirits2 & e imp]fect ?+ is p]fect$ by "o ?+1 t is by alone1 t is1 by a sub/ance1 :i* is produc$ by our =esaid fam\s1 excell5t & glori\s ,magi/]y4 ,:]e=e = a f9al ,conclusion we say1 t ! ,bless$ /one is "o1 ! ,m$ic9e "o1 to :i* no?+ extrane\s is add$1 nor tak5 f x1 only its sup]fluities remov$4 ,und]/& ?is1 z ,hortulanus sai?3 ,t1 ,t is n extrane\s1 into :i* x mu/ be *ang$1 t is fix$1 viz4 & 4 ,!re=e ?is /one is ,m9]al1 because x is produc$ f all ,m9]al ?+s4 ,b because ,hortulanus sai?1 t ,h]mes ! ,fa!r ( all ,al*imi/s1 0 ,possessor ( ! ?ree p>ts ( ,philosophy1 ( ! :ole ,_w1 viz4 ,m9]al1 ,vegetable & ,animal3 ,! true k ( :i* ?ree ,k+doms1 ! said ,h]mes _h joyntly1 or sev]ally 9 ! "w ( ! ,sun2 :i* p>ts are conta9$ 9 "o only ,/one1 viz4 9 1 t is "u ! "n ( 1 because e ?+ ( :i* ! ,/one is made1 :e!r x be ,animal1 ,vegetable or ,m9]al1 is call$ by ! "n ( 4 ,we h also be=e %ew$1 h[ ?is ,philosophy1 or ,sci5ce is compleat$ 9 ! "w ( ! ,sun1 by means ( a ,m9]al 4 ,n[ to ! end t ?is ,sci5ce1 or mo/ excell5t ,po9t ( ,philosophy1 may be p]fect 9 e ,po9t1 we mu/ see h[ ?is ,/one may be _h1 by means ( a ,vegetable 1 f ,vegetables1 & by an ,animal 1 prep>$ f ,animals4 ,& fir/1 we w %ew h[ ! ,/one may be made1 ) a ,vegetable 3 ,= except ! ,great /one might be made f _m o!r ?+s1 besides ^? m5tion$ 9 ! =m] "p ( my ,disc\rse1 t say+ ( ,alphidius w\ld n be true3 ,t !re be _m o!r ,subjects1 :i* solve & congeal4 ,& ,hortulanus sai?1 ! ,philosoph]s h call$ e ?+1 ! ,/one1 f :5ce ! ,f\r ,elem5ts may be sep>at$1 by our ,*ymical ,artifice3 ,n[ ?is may be done1 f e ,vegetable & ,animal2 :]e=e f e ,vegetable or ,animal1 may ! ,great /one ( ! ,philosoph]s be prep>$4 ,! two la/ ,*apt]s ( ?is ,anonym\s ,philosoph]1 conta9 a %ort ,repetition ( ! ,matt]s h&l$ 9 8 :ole ,book1 :]e9 he ass]ts1 t ! ,prep>ation ( ! great ,elixir1 he sets d[n1 is f> m subtil1 excell5t & ,skilful1 ?an t ( ,geb]3 ,because ! ,op]ations :i* ,geb] do? successively1 "o aft] ano!r1 he %ews1 h[ !y may be done all at once2 = t :5 he dissolves1 he at ! same "t1 9 ! same ,vessel1 ) ! same degree ( ,fire1 & 9 ! same ,furnace1 do? also ,sublime1 ,calc9e1 ,cleanse1 ,wa%1 sep>ate & conjoyn3 ,because1 :5 ! h>d ,body is put into ! dissolv5t1 to be dissolv$1 x pres5tly turns ,black1 & is ?r\ghly dissolv$1 calc9$1 sublim$ & joyn$ ) ! ,_s4 ,& ,i leave x to e judici\s ,p]son to judge1 :e!r ?is way mu/ n be v +5i\s & ,artificial1 :i* at once1 s easily & sudd5ly f9i%e? all ^! ,op]ations1 belong+ to ! "w ( ! ,/one4 ,nei!r 0 x )\t ,reason1 t ! ,au?or affirms1 t ! possibility ( ?is ,accurtation _c well be believ$1 or appreh5d$ by any1 b ^? :o h se5 x4 ,n4 ,b4 ,n[ t all ^! ,op]ations may be done at once1 my self c witness1 z hav+ be=e my ,sickness p]=m$ ! same ) m9e own h&s4 ,& h[ev] ?is may s\nd v /range to ^?1 ^: ,exp]i5ce nev] rea*$ s f>1 yet is x an und\bt$ ,tru? ) all ^?1 :om ,god ha? be5 pleas$ to illum9ate1 giv+ !m ! und]/&+ & p]=mance ( ?is great 7,i _h almo/ said1 ,holy7 "w4 ,our ,au?or 9 8 la/ ,*apt] concludes1 t ( all ?+s f :5ce ! ,elem5ts c be sep>at$1 ! ,/one ( ! ,philosoph]s may be made2 to ! ,tru? ( :i*1 also ,i c set my ,seal4 ,= :5 ab\t half a ye> s9ce1 ,i _h recomm5d$ to an old ,fri5d ( m9e1 ! mann] ( prep>+ ! ( ,w9e1 & t ! said ,fri5d by reason ( 8 bus9ess c\ld n come to me1 to ov]look ! ,"w himself1 because he liv$ 9 ano!r ,city1 & ,i by reason ( my ,sickness kept my ,b$3 ,x 0 conclud$ by u1 t a ?ird ,fri5d %\ld come to my ,h\se1 & c>ry on ! ,"w1 f ! beg9n+ to ! end1 :i* accord+ly 0 done 9 ?ree or f\r ,days4 ,b =asmu*1 z 9 s %ort a "t1 we c\ld n prep>e any great quantity ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 we _h b little to burn away1 & consequ5tly c\ld n get mu* 1 or ,cle/ial 4 ,n[ x happ5$1 :5 we 7 sep>at+ ! 1 we _h caught1 f ! ,phlegme1 t ! ,fire1 by mi/ake 0 too /rong1 s t aft] ! ,phlegme 0 come ov]1 we f\nd ! rema9+ ,heav5ly ,salt1 or ( ,w9e 9 ! bottom ( ! ,glass molt5 to a ,r$ /one1 :i* c\ld n be dissolv$ ) common ,wat]4 ,:]eupon ,i ord]$ "s ,aqua ,regis to be p\r$ into ! ,glass1 to dissolve ! 1 :i* pres5tly succe$$1 ! ,solution be+ ,blood-r$4 ,b ! be+ by ?is means spoyl$1 z to any ,m$ic9al use1 ,i resolv$ to try :at x w\ld d on ,metals1 & accord+ly put a little piece ( f9e into ! ,r$ ,solution1 left x !re two days1 & !n tak+ x out1 f\nd x *ang$ into z f> z c\ld be judg$ by ! ,eye1 or ,t\*/one4 ,b because ,i c\ld h>dly believe1 t c\ld be s easily turn$ to 1 ,i put x into a /rong ,aqua ,regis1 to see :e!r x w\ld be dissolv$ 9 ! same1 z o!r common 1 & put a piece ( common ) x1 to try :i* ( bo? w\ld be fir/ dissolv$3 ,:]eupon ,i f\nd1 t ! ,aqua ,regis r laid hold on ! common 1 ?an my transmut$ 1 ! half ( :i* 0 only dissolv$1 & ,i h ! o!r ,"p /ill to %ew4 ,:i* tryal made me s desir\s ( proce$+ to ano!r1 t ,i got a new in/rum5t prep>$1 = to make ! ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 b h z yet be5 unable to und]take ! ,"w1 by reason ( ,bodily weakness1 & = want ( "s fai?ful assi/ant4 ,yet am n )\t hopes1 b t ) ! fir/ ,i may make "s fur!r ,tryals1 all ?+s be+ 9 a read9ess = ! ,"w1 to :i* ,god be pleas$ to af=d 8 ,bless+1 ,am54 ,f ?is ,relation x is evid5t1 t a ,vegetable is able to meliorate ,metals3 ,t x excels = ,physick _c be d\bt$1 & !re=e ! said may be call$ a ,ma/] 9 bo? ,faculties4 ,n[ if a ,vegetable w d ?is1 :at may be expect$ f a ,metallick drawn f pure ,metals1 & br\ght ov] by ! ,_s ( ,w9e8 ,)\t d\bt1 mu* m ?an ! ( ,w9e alone1 )\t any ,metall9e addition4 ,if x please ,god1 ,i int5d to second ?is ,treatise ) ano!r l>g]1 conc]n+ ! ( ,metals4 ,9 ! mean "t1 ,i "h make an ,end4 ,,( ,,! ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s4 ,by :i*1 ,!y n only br\ght to ,maturity _! ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e1 b also fix$ p>ticul>ly all ! inf]ior ,metals1 into good ,gold & ,silv]1 ) great ,pr(it4 ,writt5 = ! ,sakes ( all ! ,lov]s ( ,div9e & ,natural ,wisdom4 ,fai?fully ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,read]1 ,see+ t 9 sev]al ( my ,writ+s1 ,i h made m5tion ( ! secret ,fire ( ,artephius1 :i* ,pontanus v well call$ ,proprium ,ag5s1 = no bett] "n c be giv5 x4 ,i ?\ght x conv5i5t to publi% ?is small ,explication ( x1 t x may be kn[n to ^?1 :o h n yet he>d ( x1 n d\bt+1 b by ?is discov]y a great ,light w be op5$ to all ! ,lov]s ( ,metallick improvem5ts3 ,= almo/ all ,philosoph]s1 9 _! ,writ+s1 are d>k conc]n+ ?is2 & yet )\t ?is1 no great ,matt] is to be effect$ 9 ,*ymi/ry3 ,:i* daily ,exp]i5ce suffici5tly te/ifies4 ,!re=e ,i am resolv$ briefly to expla91 yet fundam5tally & pla9ly1 by ,gods help1 ?is ?+ :i* ha? be5 s long hid f ! ,_w4 ,( ! ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 by :i* !y h maturat$ _! ,t9ctures4 ,fir/ y mu/ "k1 t no ,philosoph] ha? made any m5tion ( x1 b ha? pass$ x ov] 9 sil5ce1 only t anci5t ,philosoph] ,artephius ha? tak5 "s notice ( x1 b s obscurely1 t v few ( 8 ,read]s1 h be5 able to le>n any ?+ f him4 ,he sai?1 t himself1 l o!rs1 _h be5 covet\s & envi\s1 s z to write no?+ ( x2 b aft] he 0 n9e hundr$ ye>s old1 he fir/ began to write ( x4 ,n4 ,b4 ,x is n cr$ible1 t he %\ld h liv$ to t ,age1 b p]haps "s ,body ha? add$ a ,ciph] to x4 ',tis l he 0 n9ety ye>s ( ,age1 = ! ,anci5ts h (t5 mi/ak5 an hundr$ = t54 ,b be x z x w1 he 0 ! fir/1 t said any ?+ ( ?is ,fire4 ,pontanus writes 9 8 ,epi/le1 t al?\gh he knew ! true ,matt]1 yet he err$ two hundr$ times1 & %\ld nev] h obta9$ x1 if he _h n le>n$ ! secret f 8 ,writ+s4 ,! reason ( hid+ ?is ,secret s long1 ha? be5 only ! wick$ness ( ,m51 :o seek n aft] ^! great ?+s1 t !y might hon\r ,god1 & succ\r ! ,poor1 b r1 t by great ,ri*es !y might be able to enslave _! ,neighb\rs4 ,b :5 su* ,m51 :o h =sak5 ! ,vanities ( ! ,_w1 seek aft] !m1 ,god puts x into _! h&s1 s t /riv+ nor runn+ 9 ?is helps no?+1 b only ,gods bless+4 ,obs]ve ?is well1 & ?\ wilt n err4 ,if our eyes & he>ts 7 n bl9d$ by ! ,pride ( ! ,devil1 we %\ld easily see & "k1 :at ,fire nature use? 9 ! ,e>?1 to br+ ,metals to ,maturity3 ,by :i* we might easily le>n1 :at ,ag5t ! ,arti/ wants to maturate & br+ to p]fection all imp]fect ,metals into ,gold & ,silv]1 z good z if ,nature _h done x 9 ! ,e>?4 ,n[ :5 we op5 our eyes & look ab\t u1 we f9d no?+ else1 b an ,acidum or ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 t is1 ! ,sulphur\s ,salt ( ,vitriol1 by :i* all ,metals 9 ! ,e>? are g5]at$1 s t "s1 by a long "t are fix$1 & "s by a less "t1 p>tly rema9 unfix$1 accord+ z ! ,o>s conta9 m or less ( ?is ,ag5t4 ,& if by a /rong ,fire1 "o %\ld melt ?is ,metal out ( ! ,o>1 ! greate/ "p ( ! ,acidum1 toge!r ) ! ,rocky "p w\ld come into a ,c9d] or ,slate1 b 9 ! ,metal1 al?\gh x be melt$ & hamm]$1 !re yet rema9s "s ( ! ,ag5t1 :i* ! ,fire1 9 ! fir/ melt+1 c\ld n sep>ate f x1 especially :5 ! ,metals are yet crude2 z if ! ,ag5t %\ld say1 ,i w n be sep>at$ f my ,pati5t1 = he _c yet subsi/ )\t me1 & also sai? ! ,pati5t1 ,i _c yet suff] my ,husb&1 or ,ag5t to be sep>at$ f me1 = we h n be5 long en\gh toge!r4 ,b :5 ! melt+ ,fire comes to x aga91 !n no excuse w s]ve1 b ! /rong] ov]comes ! weak]1 & ! ,ag5t & ,pati5t mu/ "p by =ce4 ,n[ :at 9 ?is viol5t ,sep>ation1 ! "o c c>ry away ) x ( ! o!r1 x leaves n beh9d1 z we see :5 ! ,o> ( ,iron is melt$1 t ! viol5t ,fire1 =ce? away ! ,ag5t f ! ,pati5t1 & conv]ts x into ,c9d]s1 b yet ^! are n purely ,c9d]s1 = !y h attract$ a great quantity ( ! ,m]curial ,pati5t1 viz4 ,iron1 :i* is n turn$ into ,c9d]s1 = if !y be melt$ aga91 y w h a good quantity ( ,iron out ( ! ,c9d]s1 & ?is may be done = sev]al times4 ,if ! ,ag5t & ,pati5t _h n a great ,agreem5t1 !y w\ld c]ta9ly h be5 m ne>ly p>t$ 9 ! fir/ melt+1 & !re w\ld be no ne$ ( a ,second or ,?ird ,fire1 & if ! ,ag5t %\ld be sep>at$ f its ,pati5t1 by ! =ce ( ,fire aga9/ its ,w1 yet x _c be exactly & :olly sep>at$1 b ! ,pati5t z ! ,female ,m]cury1 do? its endeav\r to reta9 z mu* z x c ( its ,ag5t1 or de> ,sulphur\s ,husb& ) x self1 z we h suffici5tly se51 t no melt$ ,iron is f\nd )\t its ,ag5t or ,acidum4 ,:i* appe>s1 if ^u a ,plate ( ,iron1 y p\r a little ,wat]1 x pres5tly ,ru/s1 :i* c\ld n be1 if !re 7 no ,acidum 9 ! ,iron2 = ! ,acid adh]+ s close to ! ,pati5t1 ! melt+ c\ld n =ce x away4 ,n[ :5 ,ra9 wat] falls ^u x1 ! ,acidum out ( ,love attracts x to x self1 & works to its utmo/ ,p[]1 ^u ! ,pati5t1 s t x becomes ,ru/y4 ,:i* do? n s happ5 to su* ,metals1 z are already br\ght to suffici5t ,maturity1 & !re=e h no m ne$ ( ! ,ag5t1 z ,gold & ,silv]1 = aft] !y are melt$1 !y d n ,ru/ by ,wet1 = _! ,proprium ,ag5s1 or ,vitriolick ,salt1 has done its ,(fice1 br++ its ,pati5t to ,maturity1 & !re=e is easily sep>at$ f its ,pati5t 9 melt+4 ,copp] also1 9 melt+1 /ill reta9s some:at ( its ,ag5t1 & !re=e easily ,ru/s1 yet n s easily z ! ,iron1 because x reta9s n s mu* ( ! ,acid 9 melt+1 z ,iron do?4 ,lead & ,t9 reta9 less ( x1 ?an ,copp] & ,iron1 & !re=e d n s easily attract ! moi/ ,air & ,ra91 b only lose _! ,spl5d\r by x4 ,gold & ,silv] reta9 b a v little ( x1 & !re=e !y _c easily ,ru/1 b be+ moi/5$ ) /rong ,corrosives1 lose _! glori\s ,lu/]3 ,m]cury reta9e? all its ,proprium ,ag5s1 hav+ lo/ no?+ ( x4 ,x is also to be obs]v$1 t al?\gh ,sulphur 7:i* conta9s 9 x self a pure vitriolat$ ,acid ,salt7 be an ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 by :i* ,nature 9 ! ,e>? g5]ates & maturates all ! ,metals1 yet not)/&+ e ,metal ha? besides ,sulphur1 a p>ticul> ,proprium ,ag5s1 :i* assi/s ! ,univ]sal ,ag5t 9 its ,action4 ,gold ha?1 besides ! ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 some:at ( common ,salt4 ,silv] & ,saturn h besides ! ,sulphur1 & ,vitriolick ,salt1 some:at ( ,saltpetre4 ,m]cury ha? prop]ly = its ,ag5t1 a subtil1 fi]y & conc5trat$ ,_s ( ,saltpetre1 :i* keeps him always fluid & curr5t4 ,& ?is is ! reason1 t ,salts or ,_s ( ,salts1 7z ,_s ( ,vitriol1 common ,salt1 ,saltpetre1 c47 d m easily dissolve su* ,metals z p>ticipate ( _! own ,salts2 = example1 ,silv]1 ,saturn & ,m]cury p>ticipate 7besides ,vitriol7 ( a nitr\s ,salt1 & !re=e ,_s ( ,nitre do? easily "w ^u ^? ?ree ,metals1 & dissolve !m3 ,= because ^! ?ree ,metals h a nitr\s ,salt 9 !m1 !re=e ! ,_s ( ,nitre ha? a good ,fri5d 9 !m1 :i* op5s ! ,gates to x1 & lets x 91 = ! ,fri5d )9 corresponds ) him :i* is )\t1 z = ,example3 ,if an ,enemy set d[n be=e a ,t[n to take x1 & ha? good ,fri5ds )91 t op5 him ! ,gates1 he may easily ent]1 b if 8 ,enemies t are )9 def5d !mselves1 & resi/ him1 he c d no?+1 b mu/ m>* (f )\t x4 ,see+ t an ,aqua ,=tis made ( ,vitriol & ,saltpetre1 do? readily t\* & dissolve only ,silv]1 ,saturn & ,m]cury1 x comes to pass f _! ne> ,relation2 b ! reason :y !y t\* n ,gold1 is1 because x ha? no aff9ity ) !m1 = ,gold ha? no ,_s ( ,nitre1 b ( common ,salt 9 x1 b if y put a little common ,salt to ! ,_s ( ,nitre1 x !n easily dissolves ,gold1 becomes to be ( ano!r ,nature1 & !n w n dissolve ,silv]1 b ,copp]1 ,iron & ,t91 because ^! ,metals conta9 mu* spiritual ,gold1 & !re=e are easily dissolv$ by ?is ,_s ( ,salt4 ,n[ because ,i h "h %ewn ! reason1 :y an ,aqua ,=tis made ( ,vitriol & ,saltpetre dissolves only ,silv]1 ,lead1 & ,m]cury1 & n ,gold1 & :5 common ,salt is add$ to x1 t x dissolves ,gold & n ,silv]1 x is = ! same reason1 t ,salts dissolv$ 9 ,wat]1 & impregnat$ ) ! ,univ]sal ,acid or ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 w z well dissolve ! ,metals1 :i* are boyld 9 !m1 z _! ,spirits w4 ,= ,example3 ,suppose ,i _h no ,aqua ,=tis1 & yet w\ld dissolve ,silv]2 ,i c\ld d x z well by dissolv+ ,saltpetre 9 common ,wat]1 acuat$ ) ! true ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 b yet n s easily z ,aqua ,=tis1 & if y %\ld add a little common ,salt to x1 x w\ld n t\* ,silv]1 b dissolve ,gold4 ,& suppose1 ,i _h no ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 & yet w\ld dissolve ,gold1 ,i might d x by dissolv+ ,saltpetre & common ,salt ) ,allom 9 ,wat]2 yet n s well z by ,aqua ,regis4 ,?is is n said to t end1 t ,i w\ld advise y to dissolve ,metals by ,salts & ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 7= ! di/ill$ ,wat]s are bett] ?an ! undi/ill$ ,corporeal ,salts7 b t y may ! bett] und]/& & compreh5d ) :at ,salt ea* ,metal ha? an ,agreem5t to unite easily1 t y may ! bett] le>n to "k ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ea* ,metal1 = if y w d any excell5t ?+1 9 ! ,metals by _! ,proprium ,ag5s1 y mu/ fir/ "k !m well1 by :i* y w "k1 :at e ,metal ,loves1 & h[ x w be treat$3 ,n[ we _c le>n ?is bett]1 ?an :5 we consid]1 :at ,_s1 or ,natural ,ag5t 0 driv5 f ! ,metal by ! melt+ ,fire1 :i* if x _h rema9$ long] 9 x1 9 ! ,e>?1 ! ,metal w\ld h be5 maturat$ by x4 ,we f9d1 t 9 all ,o>s ( ,silv]1 ,lead & ,m]cury1 is f\nd a nitr\s ,salt1 :i* is driv5 f x by ! /rong ,fire1 n[ if su* a ,metal be+ immature1 & n only tak5 too soon out ( its ,matrix1 b also by ! melt+ ,fire depriv$ ( its ,fecundative ,_s1 is to be made gr[ aga9 to be meliorat$1 y mu/ ( necessity re/ore t to x1 :i* ! ,fire ha? tak5 away4 ,n[ because f ,lead !re is tak5 away a nitr\s ,_s1 besides common ,sulphur1 y mu/ re/ore a nitr\s ,salt = its ,ag5t4 ,& because f ,m>s & ,v5us1 a ,vitriolick ,sulphur 0 tak5 away1 t mu/ be re/or$ to !m aga94 ,& because f ,jupit]1 9 melt+1 an ,ars5ical ,sulphur & ,_s 0 tak5 away1 y mu/ re/ore x aga9 to ! dead ,body1 to revive x1 & to make x gr[4 ,if f ,gold its ,sulphure\s ,salt be tak5 away by melt+1 :i* ! ,gold easily lets g = ! reason already all$g$1 & yet y w\ld maturate ?is ,gold f>!r1 & make x yet bett] ?an ,nature ha? done1 y mu/ put x into its ,matrix aga91 unit+ x ) ! ,sulphure\s ,_s ( ,salt1 & s let x g5]ate or gr[ afre%1 & y w receive m ?an ,nature ha? giv53 ,= ,nature c give no m1 b a p]fect ,body1 :i* if y w h yet m p]fect1 y mu/ put x aga9 into its ,matrix1 ) its natural ,ag5t1 & by ! help ( ext]nal ,fire1 awak5 or excite ! inw>d natural ,fire1 t its ,body may be maturat$ into a m ?an p]fect ,t9cture4 ,= ,nature c give no m ?an p]fect ,bodies1 viz4 ,silv] & ,gold3 ,b if ,art beg9s aga9 :]e ,nature left1 x c make ! p]fect ,bodies m ?an p]fect1 ) ?is m ?an p]fect ,t9cture1 y may 9 a mom5t br+ to p]fection ! imp]fect ,metals1 if y put x to !m 9 melt+3 ,to :i* p]fection1 a great _m ye>s w\ld h be5 requir$1 be=e _! ,proprium ,ag5s c\ld h br\ght !m4 ,= if y w\ld maturate ! imp]fect ,metals into ,gold & ,silv]1 by _! prop] ,ag5ts1 x w\ld require a long "t1 b yet x might be done ) v great pr(it1 = no o!r co/s are requir$1 b outw>d ,fire1 to keep ! inw>d ,secret ,fire 9 cont9ual ,action2 & ?is "w ( maturat+ ! inf]ior ,metals may be done 9 z great a quantity z y please1 :i* makes ! pr(it s mu* ! great]1 & ?is fixation requires no great ,co/1 = ,m>s1 ,v5us1 ,jupit] & ,saturn co/ b little1 & ! ,ag5t may also easily be _h1 s t all ! ,exp5ce is only ! ,fire1 :i* yet w n be v *>geable nei!r1 s t ?is ,fixation may e ye> br+ 9 great pr(it to him t well und]/&s x4 ,if ,i 0 y\ng] ,i %\ld n =be> to g ab\t ?is p>ticul> ,melioration ( ,metals 9 ! :ole1 to d good ) x to _m ?\s& poor ,p1 b my "t is n[ pa/4 ,god ha? be5 pleas$ n to %ew me ?is light till )9 ?is ?ree ye>s1 9 :i* ,i h li5 9 ,b$1 & s ,i c expect no great b5efit by x1 z hav+ no ,*ildr5 :o are fit to c>ry x on4 ,b because ,i c d no?+ m my self1 ,i commit x to o!rs1 to :om ,i h already giv5 a good insight2 b to discov] x m cle>ly & indiscrim9ately to ! good & bad1 be+ re/ra9'd by sev]al ,reasons ,i d>e n d x4 ,n[ x yet rema9s to give a h9t1 h[ ! p]fect ,metals1 z ,gold & ,silv]1 mu/ be rip5$ into a m ?an p]fect ,t9cture1 to make ! imp]fect ,metals p]fect by ,projection4 ,n[ "h foll[e? a ,fundam5tal ,process1 )\t any ,leg]dema91 h[ to br+ ,gold & ,silv] into a ,t9cture4 4 ,( ,gold j 1 ( ,silv] iij 1 dissolve ! ,gold 9 ,aqua ,regia1 & ! ,silv] 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 p\r ^! two ,solutions toge!r1 & ! ,silv] w attract ! ,gold1 & !y w bo? precipitate into a gray ,p[d]1 b if = want ( ,salt !y %\ld n easily precipitate1 p\r into !m "s ,salt ,wat]1 = ! ,silv] w n fall except !re be ,salt en\gh4 ,:5 no?+ m w precipitate1 x is a sign t ^! two ,bodies1 l ,husb& & ,wife1 h embrac$ ea* o!r1 & are unit$2 !n set ! ,glass 9 :i* !y are 9 ,s&1 t ! ,liquor may boil1 & ^? two ,bodies w be ! bett] unit$2 /ir x (t51 & let x /& s w>m = #bd h\rs1 !n let x cool1 & ^! two ,bodies w gr[ up toge!r l ,h]bs or ,fl[]s1 filt] ! ,liquor f ! ,calx1 & sweet5 ! ,calx ) ,common ,wat]1 dry x & p[d] x well1 !n x is ready to be fix$ into a ,t9cture ) ! ,proprium ,ag5s or ,secret ,fire4 ,n[ conc]n+ ! prop] ,ag5t ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ,i say t x is a ,m]curial ,antimonial ,wat]1 :i* also ,artephius ,confesse?2 ,to obta9 :i*1 proce$ ?us3 fir/ put ! ,conjunction ( ,gold & ,silv] into a clean ,crucible1 :i* put into a ,coal ,fire1 s t ! ,gold & ,silv] may become w>m 9 ! ,crucible1 & yet n be r$-hot nor melt1 & ! %>p ,spirits :i* rema9$ aft] ,edulcoration w pass away 9 ,smoak2 :5 x ,smoaks no long]1 take x out ( ! ,fire & let x cool1 & weigh ! ,gold & ,silv]1 & s y w p]ceive h[ mu* heavi] !y are ?an !y 7 be=e1 = s mu* h !y tak5 f ! ,spirits ( ! ,salts1 :i* dri$ ,salt ,spirits mu/ prep>e ! ,antimony1 our ,secret ,fire1 or ,proprium ,ag5s to fix ! ,gold & ,silv] into a ,t9cture4 ,= ,example3 ,we h dissolv$ & precipitat$ j ( ,gold1 & iij ( ,silv]1 & aft] ! exsiccation ( ! ,calx1 x weighs vi 1 & s ij ( ! ,spirits ( ! ,salts are ,coagulat$ ) !m1 & make ! increase4 ,= ?is y mu/ "k1 t ,silv] ha? ?is ,nature & prop]ty1 if x be dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis1 & precipitat$ ) ,salt x attracts mu* ,_s f ! ,aqua ,=tis & ,salt1 :i* ,wat] _c wa% f x2 b ,gold attracts n s mu* z ,silv]1 = ! ,gold attracts ,nitre1 & ! ,silv] ,common ,salt4 ,i c\ld easily %ew ! reason ( ?is1 b t x w\ld be too t$i\s4 ,saturn attracts m ,common ,salt ?an ,silv]1 & ^! ,spirits ( ,salts are also a ,proprium ,ag5s to ,m>s & ,saturn1 z !y are to ,silv] & ,gold1 & "w ^u ,saturn & ,m>s1 altoge!r 9 ! same mann] z on ,gold & ,silv]1 ! only diff]5ce is1 t ! ,t9cture ( ,saturn & ,m>s is n ( t ext5t z t ( ,gold & ,silv]1 al?\gh bo? ( !m 9 ?is "w h "o & ! same ,ag5t3 ,n[ ?is ,ag5t :i* is ,spirits ( ,salts ,coagulat$1 z well 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 z 9 ,saturn & ,m>s1 mu/ fir/ be br\ght into a ,m]curial ,wat]1 be=e !y c rightly act ^u ,metallick ,bodies1 by p5etrat+1 maturat+ & meliorat+ !m2 to br+ !m to :i*1 y mu/ proce$ ?us3 ,if ! f\r ,ounces ( ,gold & ,silv] h ,coagulat$ two ,ounces ( ,spirits ( ,salts1 y mu/ add to x two ,ounces ( v clean & well pulv]is$ ,regulus ( ,antimony1 gr9d !m v well toge!r1 put ?is ,mixture into a ,coat$ ,retort1 & di/il ! ,m]curial1 ,antimonial ,wat]1 :i* w also c>ry ov] ) x ! ,anim ( ! ,gold & ,silv]1 9 =m ( ,butt] ( ,antimony1 yet ( a high col\r1 = ! ,anima ( ,gold is highly exalt$ by ! ,antimony1 or ,m9]al ,aries4 ,?is r$ ,sol> ,butt] is ! ,secret ,fire ( ,artephius1 or ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ,pontanus1 to br+ ! ,gold & ,silv] into a ,fix$ ,t9cture1 :i* ,artephius ha? us$ = ,gold & ,silv]1 b ,pontanus 7z appe>s by 8 ,epi/le7 did n make 8 ,t9cture out ( ,gold1 b out ( ,m>s2 = he calls ,god to ,witness1 t ! matt] ( 8 ,/one1 out ( :i* he prep>$ 8 ,t9cture1 conta9$ _m ,t]re/reities & ,sup]fluities1 :i* he did n sep>ate f x1 & yet ! ,proprium ,ag5s1 toge!r ) :at 0 good 9 x1 viz4 ,iron1 came to be a ,t9cture4 ,out ( ?is suffici5tly appe>s1 t he did prep>e an impure ,metal1 z ,m>s1 into a ,t9cture4 ,& ?is is v cr$ible1 = su* a fi]y ,ag5t :i* ,i h taught "h to prep>e1 is z well a true ,t9cture x self1 z ! ,anim ( ,sol & ,lune1 & t s high t x is suffici5tly p[]ful to p5etrate1 meliorate1 & transmute h>d1 gross1 & impure ,metals & ,bodies1 by its t5d]1 clean1 ,gold51 ,m]curial ,p[]1 & to r$uce !m into ,t9ctures4 ,n4 ,b4 ,i w\ld h none to d\bt1 b t su* a clean1 fi]y1 & ,gold5 ,ag5t1 :5 x is us$ = ! exalt+ & meliorat+ ( clean ,gold & ,silv]1 w give a mu* high] ,t9cture ?an ) gross & unclean ,metals2 = if ,gold is inw>dly s exalt$ & meliorat$ by ?is ,antimonial ,m]curial ,wat]1 x mu/ ne$s give a f> m ext5sive ,t9cture4 ,n[ h[ ?is our ,m]curial1 ,antimonial1 ,saturn9e ,wat]1 is to be appli$ to f9e ,gold & ,silv]1 to exalt _! ,col\rs1 & transmute !m into ,t9cture1 ,i %all "h %ew to ! be/ ( my k1 & x is ?us4 ,! two ,ounces ( ,_s ( ,salts1 :i* 7 coagulat$ by ! f\r ,ounces ( ,gold & ,silv]1 & by ! addition ( two ,ounces ( ,regulus ( ,antimony1 did aga9 leave ! ,gold & ,silv]1 by work+ ^u & dissolv+ ! ,antimony1 & did 9 ! di/illation c>ry ov] ! mo/ pure & t5d] ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 toge!r ) ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 9 =m ( a ,r$ ,butt]1 = ,antimony is ( ?is nature1 t x draws ! col\r out ( ,gold1 & c>ries x up ) x self 9 ,di/illation1 :i* ! ,anci5ts call$ c>ry+ ! ,s\ls ( ! ,dead out ( ,hell4 ,?is ,r$ ,butt] impregnat$ ) ! ,anima ( ,gold1 ,artephius call$ 8 ,secret ,fire1 & is ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ,pontanus1 :i* do? n only maturate ,gold & ,silv] into p]fect ,t9ctures1 b also ,m>s & ,saturn1 9 _! :ole sub/ance1 )\t sep>at+ ! pure f ! impure4 ,f ! rema9+ ,gold & ,silv] y mu/ wa% y\r ,regulus ( ,antimony by ! help ( ,salt ,petre1 !n sep>ate y\r ,gold & ,silv] by ,aqua ,=tis1 & y w h no loss b only ( ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 :i* ! ,oyl ( ,antimony ha? c>ri$ ov] ) x4 ,neusem5tius calls ?is 8 ,sol> ,r$ ,oyl or ,butt] ( ,antimony1 b ,i call x my ,m]curial ,antimonial ,aurifick ,wat]1 :i* "n do? prop]ly belong to x1 :i* ,i ?us prove4 ,take ( ?is di/ill$ ,gold5 ,m]curial ,wat]1 ( ,leaves ( ,gold & ,silv]1 ea* equal p>ts1 put !m toge!r 9 a fix+ ,glass1 & set x 9 a ,s& ,cuppel1 :i* is heat$ equally by a dull ,h>ry1 & kept 9 ! same degree ( ,fire1 & ! ,m]curial ,wat] w dissolve ! ,gold & ,silv]1 & !y w turn toge!r into a ,/one4 ,! ,spirits ( ,salts aft] !y h dissolv$ ! ,gold & ,silv]1 toge!r ) ! ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 w sep>ate !mselves by degrees f ! ,m]cury1 because !y are n ( ! same matt]1 !re=e !y _c become a ,t9cture ) ! ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,m]cury1 :i* ,pontanus v well h9ts4 ,?is sep>ation ( ! ,salt ,_s f ! ,t9cture requires its "t1 & w n be ha/5$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b if y "k h[ to sep>ate ! sup]fluity ( ! ,_s ( ,salt f ! ,gold5 ,butt]1 by a subtile ,art1 & !n dissolve y\r ,gold & ,silv] 9 x1 y w ga9 a great deal ( "t 9 y\r fixation1 = ! sup]flu\s moi/ure v mu* h9d]s1 :i* ! ,anci5ts h h9t$ "u a ,fable1 z ! ,le>n$ ,braces\s suffici5tly admoni%e? 9 8 ,treatise de ,ligno ,vit4 ,?is ,salt ,wat] is call$ by ! ,poets ,m9]va1 conc]n+ ?is y may read ! ,philosoph]s1 & *iefly ,braces\s1 :at he sai? ,m9]va 01 & y w f9d :i* way x mu/ be sep>at$ f ! ,t9cture4 ,n4 ,b4 ,be n 9 d\bt1 because ,braces\s tea*e? h[ to prep>e 8 ,t9cture1 n ( ,gold & ,silv]1 b ( ,m>s1 = x may z well be made ( ,m>s1 only t is n s ext5sive z ! ,t9cture made ( ,gold1 o!rwise ! lab\r is ! same1 & diff]s n at all4 ,i repeat ?is once m1 t if y w %ort5 y\r lab\r1 y mu/ s5d away ,m9]va 9 peace1 because %e h9d]s ! fixation4 ,"s p]haps may wond]1 :at ! ,silv] c contribute to ?is ,t9cture1 because x is :ite1 & ha? no col\r3 ,i answ]1 t ! inw>d p>ts ( ,silv] are n :ite b r$1 & !re=e may become a ,t9cture4 ,aft] ! same mann] ,saturn is n r$ outw>dly1 & yet ) ,m>s becomes a r$ ,t9cture1 z ,silv] do? ) ,gold4 ,?is ,i ?\ght fit to say "h conc]n+ ! ,secret ,fire ( ,artephius3 ,if y w "k m ( x read ,artephius1 ,pontanus1 ,p>acelsus1 ,bracescus1 ,neusem5tius1 ,cosmopolita1 & o!rs1 :o h made m5tion ( x1 & y w !re f9d l>g] ,in/ructions4 ,n[ z x is possible to transmute n only ,gold & ,silv]1 b also ! o!r inf]ior ,metals into ,t9ctures1 by ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ,metals1 s y may also fix into ,gold & ,silv]1 ! inf]ior ,metals p>ticul>ly1 ) an incr$ible pr(it1 = ! inf]ior ,metals may be put 9 9 great quantity1 ) a *eap ,ag5t1 & s be maturat$ into ,gold & ,silv]1 :i* hi!rto ha? be5 kn[n to v few 9 ! ,_w1 b ,i d n d\bt b h]eaft] x w be bett] kn[n1 by :i* _m hone/ ,m5 w be deliv]$ f ,slav]y4 ,= z y h already he>d1 ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ! inf]ior ,metals is *eap1 s t ! imp]fect ,metals may be ) small co/s1 by ! addition ( _! ,natural ,proprium ,ag5s1 :i* 0 driv5 away 9 _! melt+1 by ! help ( ,ext]nal ,fire1 maturat$ into ! p]fection ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y c h ,metals yet 9 _! ,o>1 t h n be5 9 ! ,fire1 & add to ea* ( !m _! ,proprium ,ag5s1 & put !m 9 close ,vessels into a fix+ ,furnace1 & maturate !m ) a requisite heat1 !n ! fixation w ! soon] be done1 ?an ) ^? ,metals :i* h be5 already melt$2 yet ^? ,o>s mu/ be well wa%$ & sep>at$ f _! ,m9e-,e>?1 be=e y put !m ) _! ,proprium ,ag5s to be fix$4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is fixation ( ! unripe ,metals into ,silv] & ,gold1 z also ( ,gold & ,silv] into a ,t9cture1 by _! ,proprium ,ag5s1 may also be done by ! humid way1 if y dissolve y\r ,metals 9 _! prop] ,m5/ruums1 & !n dige/ !m = a suffici5t "t4 ,n4 ,b4 ,= su* a moi/ dige/ion or fixation ,vegetables are m fit ?an ,m9]als1 & ,animals fitt] ?an bo?1 yet all ( !m be made use ( to fix bo? ! common1 & ,metallick ,m]curies1 z well univ]sally into ,t9ctures1 z p>ticul>ly into ,gold & ,silv]4 ,b = ! c\rse ,metals & _! ,o>s1 ! univ]sal ,ag5t1 viz4 ,sulphur1 ,arsnick1 ) _! ,compe]s1 z ,cobolt & ,orpim5t are ! fitte/4 ,gold & ,silv] h also _! peculi> ,ag5ts1 by :i* !y are maturat$ into ,t9ctures1 ( :i* ! ,animal ,ag5t is f\nd to be ! be/1 = x is ( ?is nature1 t x turns ! inw>d hidd5 col\rs ( ,gold & ,silv] outw>ds1 & r5d]s !m visible1 :i* no o!r univ]sal subject c d l x4 ,= if y _c br+ outw>ds ! inw>d col\r ( ,gold & ,silv]1 x is impossible to make ,t9ctures ( !m4 ,= ,gold & ,silv]1 z nature ha? produc$ !m 9 ! ,e>?1 h no ab\nd+ col\r to t+e o!r ,metals )all1 b no m ?an is requir$ = _! own p]fection2 b :5 !y are exalt$ 9 _! ,col\rs by ,art1 !y are able pl5tifully to communicate _! ,col\rs to o!r ,metals1 b else n4 ,n[ :at k9d ( ,animal ,ag5t ?is is1 by :i* ! ,exaltation ( ,col\rs may be made1 ,i d>e n make common2 he t w "k m ( x1 mu/ enquire ( ,adam1 :o br\ght su* an ,ess5ce ) him out ( ,p>adise4 ,y may also read my fif? ,c5tury toge!r ) ! ,explication1 :]e ?is ,subject is treat$ (4 ,n[ z ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ! ,metals1 :i* is _! ,spirits1 viz4 ,sulphur1 ,arsnick1 ,cobolt1 ,orpim5t1 & ! l ,metallick ,spirits1 are fix$ ) ! ,metall9e ,bodies1 & ) !m become fix$ ,metals1 because !y are half ,metals already1 s on ! contr>y1 ,salts :i* also are good ,ag5ts to ,maturate ,metals1 yet become n ,metals !mselves1 z ,sulphur1 ,arsnick1 ,antimony1 ,orpim5t1 ,cobolt1 ,z9ck1 ,bismu?1 ,lapis ,calam9>is1 & o!r ,realg>s or ,metallick ,spirits2 = ,salts d n p>ticipate ( a ,metallick ,nature1 !re=e !y _c become ,metals2 b :5 !y t\*1 dissolve1 volatilise1 & aga9 fix ,metals1 x is only done by _! ,acidity1 :i* is a k9d ( t ,acidity :i* is naturally 9 ,metals1 & ?is is to be und]/ood ( ,common ,m9]al ,salts1 z ,common ,salt1 ,salt ,gem1 ,salnitre1 ,allome1 ,vitriol1 & ! l1 :i* naturally gr[ 9 ! ,e>?1 9 ,/ones1 9 ,riv]s1 & also out ( ! ,e>?1 :i* are dug out by ,m5 & purifi$1 & s imploy'd = sev]al uses4 ,^! ,salts h a great aff9ity ) ! ,metals1 b _c become ,metals4 ,b ! ,vegetable & ,animal ,salts are ( ano!r nature & prop]ty1 !y associate !mselves ) ,metals1 because !y some:at p>ticipate1 ?\gh b little1 ( ! ,metallick nature4 ,! ,animal ,salts are pr9cipally ,volatile1 & make a good ,sal ,armoniack1 :i* ha? a great aff9ity ) ! ,metals1 z ,i h 9 my ,writ+s suffici5tly %ewn4 ,! ,salts ( ,vegetables are alt]$ 9 ! ,fire1 & become fixt ,alcalies1 :i* are also ( good use to ,metals1 z y may see 9 my ,writ+s4 ,b ! ,volatile ,salt ( ,animals f> exce$s all o!r ,salts1 9 its virtue2 = x makes n only all ,metals1 h[ fix$ soev] !y are1 :olly volatile1 & sep>ates ! cleane/ ,t9cture ( ,metals1 ,m9]als1 ,preci\s & ignoble ,/ones1 t is1 x sep>ates _! immortal ,anima f _! gross & unpr(itable ,bodies1 ) :i* y may p]=m incr$ible ?+s1 bo? 9 ,physick & ,al*ymy2 ,b ?is wond]ful ,salt also makes ! mo/ subtile1 z well good z bad ,spirits1 incr$ible quick1 surm\nt+ ,human ,und]/&+1 visible1 tangible1 ,corporeal & fixt1 :i* conc5trat$ & fix$ ,spirits1 h +ress & egress ?r\gh ,doors lockt up1 by :i* /range & incr$ible ?+s may be done4 ,s great a p[] ha? ! ,almighty be/[$ ^u ! ,animal 7*iefly ! ,microcosmical ,salt7 above all o!r ,salts1 :i* is kn[n to few4 ,= ! ,microcosmical ,salt1 & = want ( t1 ! ,volatile ,salt ( o!r ,animals1 ,birds1 ,fi%es1 z also ( ,h]bs & ,woods h p[] to volatilise all fix$ ?+s1 & aga9 to fix ! volatile4 ,9 :i* volatilis+1 ! pur] p>ts are sep>at$ f ! gross]1 ! :i* be+ fixt aga91 y h a ,t9cture1 & !re is no ne>]1 easi]1 or *eap] way 9 ! ,_w to atta9 to true ,metallick ,t9ctures1 ?an by ! means ( ,volatilis+ ,salts4 ,take a similitude f ! ,_s ( ,corn or ,w9e1 s long z x is yet 9 ! fces ( ! ,corn or ,w9e1 x is little e/eem$1 b :5 x is driv5 out by ,di/illation1 & cleans$ by ,rectification1 & s exalt$ 9 its ,virtue1 !n x is ,e/eem$1 because mu* good may be done ) x4 ,s & no o!rwise y mu/ e/eem ( ,metals1 9 :i* su* r>e ,t9ctures are hidd51 :i* !n are n e/eem$1 because few "k :at great ?+s may be effect$ by !m4 ,! l great treasures are also hidd5 9 great quantities1 :i* by ! ,ignorant are n e/eem$ or s\ght aft]1 not)/&+ t ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s h highly recomm5d$ to u ! ,extractions1 ,di/illations & ,sep>ations ( ! noble/ ,t9ctures to be drawn out ( gross despis$ ,metals & ,/ones1 yet _! pr(itable ,doctr9es & ,admonitions h tak5 ) v few4 ,basil ,val5t9e confesse? 9 8 ,manuals1 t ! ,"w ( ! ,philosoph]s c be comp>$ to no?+ bett] ?an to ! kn[n lab\r ( mak+ ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* prep>ation is kn[n ev5 to ,ru/icks4 ,! di/illation & sep>ation ( ! ,t9cture ( ,philosoph]s is z easie z to make ,br&y1 & yet x is done b by v few4 ,p>acelsus 9 8 ,clum ,philosophorum1 speak+ ( ! ,spirits ( ,metals1 sai? pla9ly1 t x is s easie to make ,gold & ,silv]1 t x is n wor? :ile to write ( x4 ,virgil also %ewe?1 h[ easie a ?+ x is to pluck ! ,gold5 bran*es f ! ,opake ,tree ( ,vitriol1 & h[ easily !y w foll[ "o ano!r1 if y b hold =? y\r ,h&1 & :5 y h cropt "o1 be bids y also take a second4 ,:at c\ld be said pla9]8 ,b yet ,i tell y1 t ^! ,gold5 ,bran*es are mu* m easily1 & 9 great] quantity to be obta9$ out ( ! ,r$ ,e>? or ,/ones1 ?an out ( ,metals2 b he t w n believe x1 may rema9 9 ! d>k4 ,x is en\gh = me1 t ,i h pla9ly decl>'d ! tru? to ! ungrateful ,_w1 )\t any res]vation4 ,b our ,sal ,armoniack 7,i d n mean ! ,common7 is a good ,pros]p9a1 :i* easily c>ries ov] ! ,t9cture ( ,/ones & ,m9]als4 ,& he t w pluck ^! ,gold5 ,apple be>+ ,bran*es ) pr(it1 mu/ v well consid] aft] :at mann] to prep>e 8 ,pros]p9a1 t %e may t\* & c>ry ov] only ! cleane/ ,t9ctures1 & leave ! gross ,bodies beh9d4 ,! ,arti/ mu/ also be suffici5tly exp]i5c$1 h[ to sep>ate ,pros]p9a or ,m9]va f ! ,extract$ ,t9cture1 = ,m9]va is a h9d]ance to ! fixation ( ! ,t9cture4 ,& ?is is ! pr9cipal secret 9 ?is ,my/]y4 ,= all ,t9ctures ( ,metals & ,/ones1 aft] !y are sep>at$ f _! gross ,bodies1 by our ,pros]p9a1 !y are volatile1 & s rema9 till !y are sep>at$ f our ,pros]p9a4 ,al?\gh ,pros]p9a is a two-fold ,key1 :i* bo? op5s & %uts1 makes volatile & fix$1 yet ?is is to be obs]v$1 t !re are b v few :o "k h[ to use ?is ,volatilis+ & fix+ ,salt2 & !re=e ,i advise to sep>ate x f y\r ,t9cture1 & !n fix y\r ,t9cture4 ,b if ,god %all s fav\r y1 z to %ew y h[ to fix ?is ,pros]p9a1 or1 to speak pla9]1 our secret ,sal ,armoniack1 ) ?is ,t9cture :i* x ha? drawn out ( ,metals & ,/ones1 bo? toge!r )\t any sep>ation into a fusile1 r$1 p5etrat+1 & t++ ,/one1 !n y may = t bless ,god all y\r life1 = y may h always pl5ty1 )\t any want1 = !re is no ri*] p>ticul>1 nor univ]sal ,t9cture 9 ! ,_w4 ,= :at c be a great] ,art ?an by ! help ( our ,sal ,armoniack1 9 a few h\rs1 to draw a pure ,t9cture out ( gross ,metals & ,/ones1 to br+ x ov] by ,di/illation1 to purifie x to ! highe/ by ,rectifications1 & !n aga9 to r5d] ^? ,volatile ,t9ctures 9 a few h\rs1 fixt & con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 s t by !m y may imm$iately t+e ! inf]ior ,metals1 p>ticul>ly into good ,gold8 ,i ,glaub] truly say ?is1 t ?is highly pr(itable ,lab\r1 to draw ! ,t9ctures out ( ,metals & ,/ones1 by ! help ( our ,sal ,armoniack1 to exalt !m1 & aga9 to fix !m1 requires h>dly tw5ty f\r h\rs "t f ! beg9n+ to ! end4 ,:i* to ! unskilful w seem incr$ible1 b :e!r x be believ'd or no1 is all "o to me4 ,x is ! ,w ( ,god1 t 8 great ,gifts %all n come among ! impi\s1 b only rema9 among ^?1 :om he e/eems wor?y ( ^? high ,secrets1 & !m :o also w make good use ( !m4 ,virgil at fir/ gave b a h9t ( x 9 few ,words4 ,aft]w>ds ,cosmopolita did expla9 ?is great ,"w at l5g?4 ,!n ,neusem5tius publi%$ x yet pla9]1 b ! ,"w is mo/ cle>ly & l>gely describ$ 9 all its ,circum/ances1 by ! pi\s ,brasescus1 9 8 ,dialogue de ,ligno ,vit1 b x is receiv$ by v few1 because ! pr\d ,toletanus despis$ ?is *eap ,m>tial ,lab\r1 z if ,m>s conta9$ no good at all1 b t x 0 only to be f\nd 9 ,gold & ,silv]4 ,i +5i\sly confess1 t ,i am acqua9t$ ) sev]al good ,secrets1 by :i* "o may reap ,pr(it out ( ,metals1 yet none ( !m is *eap] & easi]1 ?an ! ,"w ( ,virgil ^u ,vitriol1 or ! ,opake ,tree1 to break (f ! ,gold5 ,bran*es "o aft] ano!r1 by ! help ( 8 ,pros]p9a1 or ,eagles ,w+s1 or ,griff9s ,claws4 ,b if "o w\ld reap good ,pr(it by ?is ,lab\r1 he mu/ be furni%$ ) a good quantity ( ,griff9s ,claws & ,eagles ,w+s1 :i* also is easie to be _h 9 great quantity1 = ,i h suffici5tly taught h[ to prep>e !m4 ,fur!r1 x is ne$ful to "k1 aft] we h drawn ! ,t9ctures1 out ( ,r$ ,metals & ,/ones1 by our ,alcahe/1 h[ to p]fect !m1 because !y are yet ,volatile1 no ,metal c be meliorat$ by !m1 !re=e !y mu/ be fix$ be=e !y c be us$4 ,?is ,fixation may be made 9 ! space ( six h\rs1 s t ^! ,t9ctures reta9 _! +ress & fusibility1 s t if !y are put ^u a r$ hot ,plate1 !y melt 9 a mom5t1 ent] & t+e z readily1 z ,oyl do? dry ,lea!r2 :i* all ,t9ctures d n1 b mu/ be br\ght to x by ,art1 b our ,t9cture only :i* is made by ,volatile ,spirits1 do? x3 ,! reason is ?is1 all gross & fix$ ,bodies are naturally influxile1 on ! contr>y1 all ,volatile ,spirits aga9 ,coagulat$ into fix$ ,bodies1 mu/ ( necessity be fluxible & p5etrat+4 ,obs]ve ?is well1 = x is pla9ly en\gh spok54 ,conc]n+ ?is1 see ! ,epi/le ( ,arnoldus to ! ,pope1 & !re y w f9d ?is ,obs]vation4 ,)\t ?is ,secret ,sal ,armoniack1 no good c be done 9 ,al*ymy4 ,?us ,i end my ,explication ( ! ,secret ,fire1 by :i* all ,metals p>ticul>ly & ,univ]sally1 are maturat$1 ) incr$ible ,pr(it1 to ! p]fection ( ,gold & ,silv]4 ,n[ x rema9s to give "s h9t1 h[ ^! ,secret ,fires or ,ag5ts1 sep>ately by ea* ,proprium ,ag5s1 may be aft] a peculi> mann]1 maturat$ into ,t9ctures4 ,y h he>d t common ,sulphur is ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ,saturn1 :i* becomes fix$ ) ! ,lead1 & 9 ?is ,fixation x also fixe? & t+e? its ,pati5t ! ,lead1 into & 4 ,y h also he>d1 t ,ars5ick or ,cobolt is ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ,t91 & t ,ars5ick ! ,ag5t is easily fix$ by its ,pati5t1 ,t91 & ) ! ,t9 becomes & 4 ,& also1 t ! common is fix$ into good ,silv]1 ) ,lead4 ,& all ,volatile ,realg>s1 z ,orpim5t & its ,compe]s1 may be fix$ into good ,gold ) & 1 :i* is ! nak$ ,tru?1 ( :i* ,i w\ld h none to d\bt1 = ,i my self h sev]al times p]=m$ ^! *eap ,fixations1 & because ,i am suffici5tly satisfi$ 9 x1 ,i d>e satisfie o!rs4 ,i h ?\ght x unnecess>y to describe1 at l>ge1 all ! ,manuals :i* belong to ?is *eap ,fixation ( ! inf]ior ,metals1 & also to ! ,coagulation ( ! ,volatile m9]al ,spirits1 into con/ant ,gold & ,silv]4 ,i h !re=e publi%$ x z %ort 7yet compreh5sive en\gh7 z ,i c\ld1 t y may speculate into x y\r selves1 & !n y _c fail1 except ,god prohibit y1 :i* (t5 happ5s to evil ,m51 :i* see easie ?+s done be=e _! ,eyes1 :i* yet !y _c imitate4 ,n[ to put an end to ?is bus9ess1 & to prove t ! ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 ! common ,sulphur1 :i* is ! ,gr&fa!r or ,demogorgon ( all ,m9]als & ,metals1 ha? also its ,proprium ,ag5s1 by :i* x may be maturat$ into a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e or ,t9cture1 ,i h ?\ght fit to acqua9t ! ,_w ) ?is easie & *eap ,fixation ( ,sulphur2 *iefly1 because ,i h already1 "s ye>s s9ce1 treat$ ( ?is easie ,fixation ( ,sulphur1 b ,i h n !re discov]$ e ?+ s pla9ly1 t e "o may prep>e x4 ,b n[ ,i int5d1 ,god will+1 to publi% x s cle> & compreh5sive1 t ev5 any ,me*anick may n only und]/&1 b easily imitate x4 ,i pray ,god to assi/ me 9 x1 ,am54 ,"s ye>s ago ,i taught1 h[1 by ! help ( my ,sal ,mirabile1 to fix any common ,sulphur1 b *iefly1 su* z is yet b\nd up 9 ,wood or ,sea-,coals1 & do? n s easily fly 9 ! ,fire1 b is easi] to be h&l$ ) a r$ hot heat1 ?an ! op5 ,fluxile common ,sulphur4 ,?is curi\s ,"w ,i h %ew$ to "s ,fri5ds ) my own h&s1 & highly recomm5d$ x to !m1 to take x 9 h&1 & br+ x to a good end1 because ,i 0 c]ta91 t x mu/ become a ri*1 & f> ext5d+ ,t9cture4 ,b see+ ! ,sulphur w\ld n pres5tly be fix$1 !y left ! ,"w3 ,:]eupon ,i f>!r divulg$ ?is ,"w by writ+1 & made x common4 ,not)/&+ :i*1 z yet v little ha? be5 attempt$ ab\t x1 because e "o is 9 ha/e1 & ha? n ,pati5ce to wait = a good end1 n consid]+ t e ?+ mu/ h its "t1 & t ha/e makes wa/e4 ,mu/ n ! ,pl[man1 :5 he s[s 8 ,corn into ! ,e>?1 to h an hundr$ fold encrease1 wait ! due "t be=e he c h ?is ,multiplication8 ,:y %\ld n !n also a ,*ymi/ wait 8 "t1 = ?is pr(itable ,fixation1 t w recomp5se him a ?\s& fold8 ,n[ to return aga9 to our bus9ess1 to %ew t any common ,combu/ible ,sulphur1 :i* o!rwise is an univ]sal ,ag5t = all ,metals1 to maturate !m into ,gold & ,silv]1 ha? also its own ,proprium ,ag5s1 by :i* x is n only maturat$ into & 1 b also into a true univ]sal ,t9cture2 & ?is is done only by c]ta9 ,salts1 t h ,p[] to fix ! ,sulphur1 & make x con/ant 9 ! ,fire4 ,cosmopolita m9ds u ( ?is v well1 :5 he sai?1 t ,salt1 9 ! conflict ) ,sulphur1 gave him a deadly ,w\nd1 :i* is v true1 & besides ,salt or /rong ,_s ( ,salt ha? ,p[] to fix x1 if !y be sev]al times drawn (f f x4 ,h[ ?is is to be done1 ,i h taught 9 my ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals4 ,b su* a ,sulphur z is fix$ by ,aqua ,=tis1 is also q kill$1 & its +ress into ,metals is tak5 away1 b may be re/or$ to x aga91 s t x easily ent]s ,metals1 & t+e? !m ?r\ghly4 ,p>acelsus sai?1 y mu/ rev]b]ate ! fix$ 1 till x comes to be ,r$1 & !n draw out ! ,t9cture1 ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & !n fix or ) x into ,gold4 ,neusem5tius tea*e? to dr[n ! ,dragon 9 ! ,/ygian ,wat]s1 t is to fix him1 & :5 he is come to ! highe/ degree ( fixity1 t !n y mu/ revive1 or ,volatize him aga91 & !n fix him ! second "t1 & !n he ha? a bett] +ress into ,metals to t+e !m4 ,bracescus tea*e? also1 to extract 8 fix$ ,sulphur1 out ( ! fix$ ,scales ( ,iron1 & to fix !m into a ,fluxile & p5etrat+ ,t9cture4 ,cosmopolita tea*e? x aft] ?is mann]1 viz4 h[ to deliv] ,sulphur out ( 8 ,prison1 & t he w give to 8 ,r$eem] a ,cr[n ( ,?ree ,k+doms = a ,recomp5ce4 ,out ( ^!1 ! true ,fixation ( ,sulphur is suffici5tly to be le>n$1 & ne$s no f>!r in/ruction1 b yet ,i _c =be> "h to set d[n my way1 h[ to fix x1 t ! ,arti/ may s mu* ! easi] atta9 8 ,end4 ,& ?is ,fixation ( ,sulphur may be done aft] sev]al mann]s4 ,& ,fir/ 9 ?is3 ,i h taught1 h[ ,sulphur may be fix$ into a ,r$ ,c>buncle1 p]si/+ 9 ! ,fire1 :]e ,i h treat$ ( my ,sal ,mirabilis3 ,x is true1 ?is way ( fix+ is done )\t any co/1 yet x requires a c]ta91 ?o no v long1 "t1 :i* is ! reason1 t hi!rto few h try$ any ?+ 9 x1 & yet x is v difficult to come easi] & *eap] to ! ,fixation ( ,sulphur2 & besides1 !re is ?is advantage 9 fix+ ! ,sulphur ) ! ,sal ,mirabile1 t x reta9s its easie ,flux & ,+ress into ,metals1 :i* t fix$ by ,aqua ,=tis do? n1 b into an unmeltable ,e>?1 :i* ha? no +ress into ,metals except x be procur$ by ,art1 :i* e "o _c d4 ,yet ,neusem5tius ha? cle>ly describ$ x 9 ^! ,words3 ,:5 ?\ ha/ br\ght ?y ,subject to its highe/ ,fixation1 to wit1 by ! ,ab/raction ( ,aqua ,=tis1 7:i* ,fixation he also cle>ly tea*e?1 :5 he sai?1 t y mu/ dr[n ! ,dragon 9 ! ,/ygian ,wat]s1 & s make him fix$7 & aft] ! ,fixation make him ,volatile aga91 t !n he acquires 8 +ress1 & is fit to t+e1 :i* is s pla9ly expre/1 t x is impossible to express x pla9]1 yet ^! excell5t ,writ+s1 are writt5 only sup]vacane\sly1 & und]/ood & imitat$ b by few4 ,i /ill add ev5 to sup]fluity1 "o way m h[ to fix any ,sulphur :atsoev]1 to d wond]s 9 ,physick4 4 ,sea-,coals1 or 9 defect ( !m1 ,wood ,coals p[d]$1 good ,saltpet]1 ,common ,salt1 & ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ( ea* a l quantity1 put ^! f\r ?+s into a ,glass ,retort well coat$1 fix a ,receiv] to x1 & 9 an op5 ,fire di/il (f all ! ,humidity1 urge x at l5g? ) ! /ronge/ ,fire1 & a ,gre5 ,liquor ( ,sulphur w come ov]1 :i* ! ,anci5ts call$ ! ,gre5 ,lyon1 :i* dissolves 1 & :5 !y are dige/$ a good :ile1 or ! ,gre5 ,liquor is (t5 ab/ract$ f ! 1 !n !y are fix$ toge!r1 & ! ,liquor ( ,sulphur1 toge!r ) ! 1 turns into a ,r$ t++ ,/one4 ,n4 ,b4 ,if y w t ! ,sulphur %all n come ov]1 b rema9 fix$ beh9d1 y may in/ead ( ! common ,salt1 :i* makes ! ,sulphur ,volatile1 put ,saltpetre1 :i* is ( ?is ,nature1 z well z ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 to make any ,sulphur fix$1 b common ,salt makes x ,volatile4 ,jason kill$ or fix$ ! always wat*+ ,dragon ) a /rong ,wat] ( ,saltpetre4 ,bracescus1 ,basilius1 ,p>acelsus1 ,neusem5tius & o!rs h done ! l1 he t w truly foll[ !m2 _c err1 b x is impossible to expla9 to ! ignorant any ?+1 s t he may pres5tly imitate x4 ,y mu/ y\rself take ! ?+ 9 h&1 & proce$ dilig5tly1 else no?+ c be done3 ,let ?is suffice to be said conc]n+ common ,sulphur1 :i* is an ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 to maturate all ,metals1 & x self is fix$ ) ,metals1 into & 2 & also by ,saltpetre & ,vitriol is fix$ into a true ,t9cture1 z is "h demon/rat$4 ,"h ,i put an end to ! ,explanation ( ! ,ag5t1 & ,pati5t ( ,metals1 h[ to fix !m p>ticul>ly into ,gold & ,silv]1 & ,univ]sally into ,t9ctures4 ,x yet rema9s to give a small ,explication ( ! ,fixation ( ,sulphur4 ,a ,,recapitulation ,read]1 ,i h taught 9 ?is ,book1 :at ! ,proprium ,ag5s ( ,metals is1 by :i* !y are naturally maturat$ 9 ! ,e>?1 viz4 ,t ! ,demogorgon or ,sulphur1 is n only ! ,fa!r ( all ,metals1 b also _! ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 or ,maturat+ ,fire1 by :i* all ! ,metals naturally 9 ! ,e>?1 & by ,art out ( ! ,e>? are br\ght to p]fection1 & t also besides ,sulphur1 z ! ,univ]sal ,ag5t1 ! ,metals h _! p>ticul>1 or prop] ,ag5ts1 :i* help to br+ ! ,metals to p]fection1 z well z ! ,univ]sal ,ag5t4 ,i h also taught1 t ! ,volatile ,spirits ( ,metals1 or _! prop] ,ag5ts1 d n only maturate _! ,metals1 b also become good ,bodies !mselves ) ! ,metals4 ,i h also taught1 h[ ,sulphur1 z a ,univ]sal ,ag5t *iefly by ,salts1 may be maturat$ into a ,t9cture1 :i* ,fixation by ,salts1 mu/ h its due "t1 be=e y c make x con/antly fix$ 9 ! ,fire1 :i* l5g? ( "t ha? made _m ,arti/s =sake ! ,"w1 al?o' he knew1 t ( necessity x mu/ come to a good ,t9cture4 ,impati5ce cause? ?is1 t !y _c wait ! true "t ( ! ,h>ve/4 ,:]e=e impati5t ,m5 %\ld n m$dle ) ,al*ymy1 b r ?9k a ,bottle ( ,w9e1 :i* is soon] done ?an a ,combu/ible ,fugitive ,sulphur c be fix$4 ,! le>n$ ,anci5ts h taught u1 t ,pati5ce is ! ,root ( all ,sci5ces & ,arts1 :]e=e !n are ,fools s ha/y 9 _! ,und]tak+s8 ,:5 all ,philosoph]s ,unanim\sly te/ifie1 t all ,fe/9ation proce$s f ! ,devil4 ,p>acelsus ha? taught h[ to fix ,sulphur1 by ! help ( a /rong ,aqua ,=tis1 by ab/ract+ x f x f\r or five times4 ,b ,i h taught1 h[ to fix x by ! ab/ract+ ( a /rong ,aqua ,=tis1 b once1 9 my ,book ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples3 ',tis true1 by ?is way x lose? its ,fluxibility & ,+ress1 b ?is may be re/or$ to x aga91 :i* = c]ta9 ,reasons1 ,i did n ?9k fit to make kn[n4 ,n[ be+ we "k1 t no?+ fixe? b ,sulphur1 & t a ,combu/ible ,sulphur spoils ! ,metals1 & makes !m ,black1 & a fix$ "o ha? no ,+ress1 b :5 t is giv5 to x1 x is fit to t+e ! ,metals1 = :atev] t+e? ! ,metals con/antly1 mu/ x self be fix$1 or else x w\ld n endure ! ,cupel4 ',tis true1 out ( ,m>s & ,v5us1 y may easily extract a ,t9cture1 :i* yet do? n t+e con/antly1 except !y be fir/ truly fix$4 ,v _m h ?\ght1 t if !y c\ld b incorporate a ,crocus ,m>tis ) ,silv]1 t ( necessity x mu/ become ,gold1 b !y f\nd !mselves to be mi/ak51 = if ,crocus ,m>tis %\ld be put ^u ,silv]1 x do? n t+e x at all1 b aga9 becomes ,iron1 & makes ! ,silv] brittle4 ,n4 ,b4 ,b if y "k h[ to prep>e a ,r$ ,sulphur ( ,iron1 con/ant ^u ! ,cupel1 )\t return+ to ,iron aga91 & !n draw out ( ?is ,r$ fix$ ,sulphur1 its pure/ ,anima or ,t9cture1 y h a ,col\r to t+e all ! ,metals 9 ! ,_w4 ,?is is ! ,reason1 t ! ,old ,philosoph]s h s (t5 inculcat$1 to de/roy ! ,gold3 ,s t x _c be r$uc$ into ,gold aga91 & t !n y w\ld h ! greate/ ( ,secrets4 ,b ,i c\ld d no?+ m ) su* a de/roy$ ,gold1 till ,i le>n$ to give x +ress1 = :5 x is de/roy$ x ent]s no ,metal1 b if y give x +ress1 !n x t+e?1 s also nei!r ,m>s1 nor common ,sulphur c t+e1 if !y h no +ress :i* y may easily believe4 ,!re=e ! :ole ,art to make ,t9ctures consi/s1 fir/ 9 mak+ ( ! r$ ,metals z ,gold1 ,iron1 & ,copp]1 irr$ucible1 !n to extract _! ,t9cture1 & to give an ,+ress4 ,?is lab\r is a v easie ?+ to ! kn[+1 b incr$ible to ! unskilful2 = ,i h "s ye>s s9ce1 %ewn to "s ,fri5ds out ( k9dness ! de/ruction & fixation ( su* ,metals1 toge!r ) ! ,extraction & ,+ress1 v pla9ly1 & highly recomm5d$ to !m ?is univ]sal "w2 !y h p]=m$ ! fixation1 b ! ,extraction & ,inc]ation !y h n done1 al?\gh x is s easie t a ,*ild ( ,t5 ye>s old may easily p]=m x4 ,my hopes 71 t :5 !y _h p]fect$ x1 !y %\ld give me "s ( ! ,t9cture1 b 9 /ead ( a recomp5ce1 !y told me !y c\ld n d x1 :i* 0 because ,god kept 8 h& ov] x4 ,aft] ! way t is "h %ewn1 ,t9ctures may be easie/ prep>$ out ( r$ ,sulphure\s ,metals & ,/ones1 & ,i h a small quantity ( x by me1 :i* w t+e r$1 ,i made x be=e my ,sickness1 & keep x z a memorial to my ,po/]ity4 ,"s p]haps may ask1 :e!r !re be n a ne>] way to prep>e ,t9ctures = ,metals1 ?an by ,extractions & ,fixations1 :i* require mu* "t & ,co/s4 ,i answ]1 'tis c]ta9 !re are ne>] ways to fix ,sulphurs 9 _! :ole sub/ance )\t loss ( weight1 )\t any addition ( ,salts or ,spirits ( ,salts1 v easie & *eap1 viz4 by ! ,univ]sal ,coagulator into a ,t9cture1 & by _! p>ticul> ,coagulators into ,gold & ,silv]4 ,conc]n+ ! ,coagulators ,i h already made !m kn[n1 viz4 t ,lead is ! ,coagulator ( ,common ,sulphur1 & ,vulg> ,m]cury1 ,t9 is ! ,coagulator ( ,arsnick1 & ,cobalt1 ,iron & ,copp] are ! ,coagulators ( ,orpim5t1 ,s&>a*1 & all o!r ,realg>s1 & t ,gold & ,silv] are ! ,coagulators ( ! ,m]cury ( ,antimony into a ,t9cture4 ,n[ conc]n+ ! ,univ]sal ,coagulator1 'tis n a ,malleable or fusible ,metal1 b only an immature ,volatile ,m9]al1 n mu* unlike to ,lead ,o>1 & !re=e ! ,philosoph]s h call$ x ! ,saturn9e ,magnesia1 & ?is is n all "o & ! same1 = x is f\nd 9 diff]5t col\rs & figures1 s t he :o w use !m mu/ well und]/& _! diff]5ce1 t he may n take ! wrong = 8 "w1 & s lose 8 lab\r4 ,! ,anci5ts h n reveal$ ?is ,volatile ,m9]al1 b kept x z a ,univ]sal ,coagulator 9 ! greate/ secrecy1 & t n )\t reason1 because !y maturat$ _! ,volatile ,metallick ,spirits & ,t9ctures by x4 ,yet ! ,volatile ,t9ctures may also be fix$1 )\t ?is ,univ]sal ,coagulator1 b t requires mu* "t2 !re=e !y h us$ ?is ,coagulator = an help1 & s !y c\ld maturate ! mo/ ,volatile ,metallick ,spirits into fix$ ,t9ctures1 9 a %ort "t1 & ?is ,comp5dium is ! *iefe/ ?+ 9 ! ,*ymical ,art1 see ! ,treatise ( ! ,?ree ,pr9ciples ( ,metals4 ,n[ to return aga9 to ,sulphur1 & to demon/rate2 t x may be easily made fix$ 9 ! ,fire1 :i* is ?us3 ,take "o "p ( ,common ,sulphur1 mix x ) ?ree or f\r p>ts ( ,lead ,a%es1 put ?is mixture into a /rong ,e>!n ,cem5t+ ,box1 lute x well ) a good /rong ,lute t w n crack1 :5 ! ,lute is dry1 put x into a ,cem5t+ ,furnace1 or into su* a ,fire1 t 9 ! beg9n+ w only melt ! ,sulphur1 s t x may p5etrate ! ,lead ,a%es1 & hide x self 9 !m1 & s be initiat$ to ! ,fire1 !n by degrees increase y\r ,fire f day to day1 till at l5g? ! ,crucible become to be ( a d>k br[n1 !n increase y\r ,fire /ill m1 & cont9ue ?is s long till ! ,sulphur becomes q fix$ ) ! ,lead ,a%es1 & con/ant 9 ! ,fire2 & ?is w require eight or t5 mon?s "t1 dur+ :i* "t ! ,sulphur become? fix$1 & ha? t+$ & fix$ its ,body1 ! ,lead z mu* z x c\ld1 = x is n possible = x to fix all ! ,lead aft] ?is mann] into ,gold & ,silv]1 b only "p ( x1 yet s t an hundr$-fold pr(it is made ( x1 if y proce$ rightly 9 ! matt]4 ,! reason ( ! melioration ( ! ,lead is ?is3 ,if ,saturn ha? p[] to make a ,combu/ible ,sulphur1 incombu/ible & fix$ 9 ! ,fire1 s t x nei!r fumes nor burns1 !n x is c]ta9ly z good & fit = t++ z ano!r ,sulphur1 :i* is made fix$ by mu* lab\r ( ab/ract+ ,aqua ,=tis f x4 ,9 ?is ,fixation ! ,sulphur reta9s its ,+ress1 & !re=e ne$s n to be giv5 to x aft]w>ds1 = x _h an ,+ress :5 x 0 n fix$1 & :5 x is made fix$ x /ill reta9s x4 ,?is makes good t common say+ ( ! ,philosoph]s3 ,if ,sulphur %all fir/ p5etrate ,saturn1 & ,saturn attracts x will+ly by reason ( its great dryness1 & unites x self ) x1 !n x is said t ,nature rejoyce? 9 ,nature4 ,:5 x c be made r$-hot ) ! ,lead1 !n x is said1 ,nature ov]come? ,nature1 b :5 ! fix$ ,sulphur rema9s con/ant ) ! ,lead ^u ! ,cupel1 !n x is said1 ,nature reta9s ,nature4 ,?is :i* ,i "h decl>e s pla9ly1 all ,philosoph]s be=e me h kept v secret1 b t ,i "h reveal su* great secrets1 ,i h a reason = x1 :i* is n necess>y = e "o to "k4 ,n[ z we h "h taught ! fixation ( ,sulphur by ,lead1 aft] ! same mann] ! fixation ( ,arsnick is to be done by ,t91 :i* becomes fix$ ) x 9 ! ,fire1 to ! great pr(it ( ! ,arti/1 x recomp5se? him ) ,gold & ,silv] ^u ! ,cupel2 & ?is ,"w ! ,philosoph]s always kept v secret4 ,cosmopolita writes1 t !re is a small ,fi% 9 ! ,sea nam$ ,remora1 :i* ha? su* p[]1 t if x fits ^u ! ,/]n ( ! ,%ip1 x cause? x to /& /ill1 s t al?\gh ! ,w9d fills ! ,sails1 yet x _c move4 ,9 ano!r place1 he calls ?is ,fi% ,e*9eis1 :i* if y read backw>ds1 s\nds ,t9 ,a%es4 ,o!r ,philosoph]s also write ( ?is "w ( ,fix+1 t !re are always two sorts ( ,birds 9 ! ,ne/1 or two sorts ( ,dragons 9 ! ,d51 t "o ( !m w\ld will+ly /ay1 :i* is ! ,body1 b ! o!r :i* ha? ,w+s1 w\ld always fly away1 yet at l5g? x is by degrees s ov]come by t :i* ha? no ,w+s1 t at la/ x endeav\rs no long] to fly4 ,! same happ5s "h to our ,volatile ,arsnick1 t is1 ) ! fix$ ,t9 ,a%es1 ! ,volatile "p ,arsnick is always /riv+ to fly away1 b ! ,t9 ,a%es b9ds & keeps x1 t x is =c$ to /ay aga9/ its w1 & also become fix$ ) its ,companion4 ,n[ z we h "h proce$$ ) ,arsnick & ,t91 & ) ,sulphur & ,lead1 aft] ! same mann] mu/ be done ) ,orpim5t1 & ,m>s or ,v5us1 b ) ,sulphur & ! ,m]cury ( ,antimony1 toge!r ) ,gold & ,silv]1 ! fixation is p]=m$ aft] a peculi> mann]1 :i* fixation ,i h already decl>$1 & !re=e ne$ n repeat x4 ,?is ,i w\ld h not$ conc]n+ ! ,ag5ts & ,pati5ts ( ,metals1 b ,i am v well assur$1 al?\gh ?is fixation is v mean & easie 9 x self1 t yet x w n easily be imitat$1 & t because ,i h made kn[n s great a ,secret 9 s simple & mean a ,/yle4 ,! ,_w is full ( ,pride1 & _c give cr$it to su* mean ?+s1 b r looke? aft] high1 t$i\s1 & sophi/icate ?+s1 :i* are wor? no?+1 if !y are b set (f ) f9e words2 ,god w h x s1 t ^! great ,secrets may n fall into ! h&s ( ! ,impi\s4 ,"h1 9 ! fixation ( ! ,common ,sulphur ) ,lead1 & ,arsnick ) ,jupit]1 ,orpim5t ) ,m>s & ,v5us1 ,i h spok5 op5ly1 & hid no?+1 yet ,i am c]ta9 x w n be tak5 9 h&1 p>tly because ( ! l5g? ( "t requir$ 9 ! fixation1 :i* w det] _m f ?is "w1 _m :o %all read x w n be able to believe1 t s easie a fixation ha? be5 done1 because none ha? hi!rto writt5 ( ! l *eap way ( ,meliorat+ ,metals1 nor spoke s pla9ly z ,i h done4 ,_m w take ,exceptions at my ,p]son1 & say1 if x 0 true :at ,glaub] writes ( ! easie fixation ( ! inf]ior ,metals1 to transmute !m into ,gold & ,silv]1 he w\ld d x himself1 & !reby make himself ri*1 & n publi% ?+s ( s great a conc]n4 ,to ?is ,i answ]1 t my great ,age1 & _m weaknesses w n p]mit me to take su* ?+s 9 h&1 by :i* no?+ b ,worldly ,ri*es are acquir$1 :i* sometimes d ,m5 m h>m ?an good1 :i* ,i nev] did nor ev] w seek aft]4 ,if o!rs w d x1 !y may4 ,i tr\ble n my self ab\t ! ,mammon1 b prep>e my self = a happy passage into a m peaceable ,life1 :]e !re is no /rife nor mis]y1 b ev]la/+ ,peace1 & ev]la/+ ,light reigns p]petually4 ,b 9 t ,i h discov]$ ^! great ,secrets1 by :i* ^? :o seek aft] !m1 may become v ri*1 ,i h done x out ( a good mean+1 viz4 t if _m by ?is %all atta9 good means1 t "s ( !m at lea/ may assi/ ! poor out ( _! abundance4 ,to ?is end only h ,i discov]$ ^! ,lucrif]\s ,secrets1 & n at all to please ! ,pr\d & ,covet\s4 ,b yet al?\gh ,i h describ$ all pla9ly )\t any res]ve ( ! ,manuals !reunto belong+1 ,i am v well satisfi$1 t ,god w keep 8 h& ov] x1 & w n indiff]5tly give 8 ,bless+ to all 9 x1 b w s dispose x1 t 8 gifts may n be misus$4 ,& !re=e ,i am v well satisfi$1 t ,art w rema9 ,art1 al?\gh x be nev] s cle>ly laid d[n be=e ! ,eyes ( all ,m54 ,to :om ,god w give x1 him ,i envy n1 b wi% him ,gods ,bless+ ) x1 & e>ne/ly exhort him1 t :5 ,god ha? bless$ him1 t he by no means =get ! ,poor4 ,am54 ,a ,,treatise ,,conc]n+ ,! ,animal-,/one3 ,,or1 ,( t ,animal ,matt] or ,subject :i* ,god +raft$ into ,adam & ,eve1 z a ,div9e ,portion or ,patrimony 9 ,p>adise1 & :i* he /ill reta9$ aft] 8 ,fall & ,bani%m5t out ( ,p>adise1 br\ght x ) him !nce1 & aft] ,dea? took x along ) him to 8 ,grave1 or to ! ,e>? f :5ce he 0 tak5 & made2 ,:at k9d ( ,matt] prop]ly x is1 & 9 :at mann] a true ,univ]sal ,m$ic9 may be made ( x4 ,fai?fully ,translat$ out ( ! ,high-,dut*4 ,! ,,preface4 ,curte\s ,,read]1 ,hav+ 9 "s ( my la/ ,publi%$ ,writ+s1 & especially 9 my ,fif? ,c5tury1 treat$ ( a c]ta9 ,matt]1 call$ by ! ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,philosoph]s1 ,! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 :i* ,matt] !y say1 ,god implant$ 9 ! fir/ ,man ,adam1 & :i* aft] 8 ,fall & ,bani%m5t1 he br\ght ) him out ( ,p>adise1 & aft] 8 ,dea?1 took x along ) him to 8 ,grave1 )\t reveal+ ?is ,div9e ,patrimony & ,portion to any ( 8 ,po/]ity2 s t ?is great ,treasure cont9u$ = "s "t hidd5 f ! wick$ ,_w1 until at l5g? x pleas$ ,god to op5 ! ,eyes ( "s hone/ ,m5 to "k & disc]n ?is great ,gift ( ,god1 :i* !y also made kn[n to o!rs1 ?\gh ?is communication ( !irs 0 ( little use to pr\d ,worldl+s1 ^: ,eyes are only fix$ ^u outw>d ,visibles1 n m9d+ ! inw>d ,invisibles4 ,:]e=e none ( !m c\ld believe1 t s great a ,treasure 0 hid 9 ,s9ful ,man1 z acc\nt+ no?+ wor?y _! e/eem1 b ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,preci\s ,/ones1 & ca/+ out ^u ! ,dunghill z loa?som & contemptible :at is f> bett] ?an ,gold or ,silv]4 ,& because "s ( my ,enemies h sl&]$ "s ( my ,writ+s1 z if !y conta9$ absurd & impossible ?+s2 to ! end t none by _! ,lies & ,sl&]s may be l$ aside f ! way ( tru?1 ,i am resolv$ to set ! ,tru?s ,i h writt5 9 a great] ,light1 & palpably to evid5ce be=e ! :ole ,_w1 t :at ,i h taught1 viz4 t a ,m9]al ,aurify+ ,virtue lies hid 9 ,vegetables & ,animals z well z 9 ,metals1 is no absurdity1 b a great tru?1 to ! %ame & confusion ( my envi\s ,adv]s>ies4 ,o ?\ ,et]nal ,light1 )\t ! lea/ mixture ( d>kness1 ,creator & ,gov]nor ( ,heav5 & ,e>?1 s5d d[n ^u me ?y holy ,_s1 beam into my ,s\l a ,ray ( ?y ,heav5ly ,light1 t x may enlight5 my ,he>t1 ,bra91 & ,und]/&+1 t ,i may write no?+ b :at may s]ve to ?y ,glory1 ! salvation ( my ,s\l1 & ! enlightn+ ( _m ?\s&s t w&] 9 ! d>kness ( ,error4 ,am54 ,,( ,,! ,,animal-,,/one4 ,9 ! ,"n ( ! mo/ ,holy ,tr9ity1 ,i und]take to communicate & decl>e to ! d>k wick$ ,_w1 ! great ,wond]-works ( ,god1 & ,my/]ies ( ,nature1 & t ) s mu* cle>ness & evid5ce z nev] hi!rto ha? be5 done by any2 s z n only ! good1 & su* z are taught ( ,god1 b also ! p]v]se ,worldly ,le>n$1 or ! mo/ ignorant ,ru/ick may compreh5d1 und]/&1 & ev5 h&le ) _! ,h&s1 t ,i h fundam5tally decl>$ & manife/$ ! ,my/]ies ( ,god & ,nature1 to ! glory ( ,god1 & good ( ,mank9d4 ,9 ord] to p]=m ! great ,"w ,i h und]tak51 x is ne$ful t we "k fir/1 :at ! ?+ is1 we are to seek1 & next1 :]e we are to seek = x4 ,! ?+ we seek =1 is ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 :i* af=ds ! ,possessor !re( heal? ( ,body1 & an hone/ pl5tiful ,ma9t5ance4 ,n[ =asmu* z mo/ ( ! ,anci5t & ,mod]n ,philosoph]s1 a few only except$1 po9t u to ,metals1 & especially to fixt ,sol & ,luna1 !nce to procure = our selves ?is great ,treasure1 ?\gh !y h&le ?is matt] ) s mu* obscurity1 t among/ an hundr$ ?\s& ,seek]s1 sc>cely "o is f\nd t atta9s to 8 desir$ ,end1 mo/ ( !m besides sp5d+ _! ,goods & ,e/ates 9 ! fruitless pursuit ( ?is hid ,treasure2 :]e( ^? 9 a great measure are guilty :o p]suade ,m5 t ,sol is ! ,subject ( ! ,philosoph]s1 & t all o!r matt]s are improp] & unfit = _! ,"w2 ,b o!rs aga9 in=m u1 t ?is great ,treasure may be obta9$ a ne>]1 easi]1 & *eap] way1 )\t ,sol or any o!r co/ly ,subjects2 ,conc]n+ :i* *eap1 & e :]e to be f\nd1 ,subjects1 ,i h made m5tion 9 "s ( my late publi%$ ,writ+s1 & p>ticul>ly 9 my ,fif? ,c5tury1 yet n s pla9ly z :olly to expose ^! ,pe>ls to sw9e1 = !m to tread !m "u _! ,feet4 ,& =asmu* z sev]al ignorant & envi\s ,p]sons h tak5 occasion to appe> & contradict ^! my ,writ+s1 z if x 7 impossible to f9d ,m9]al ,virtues 9 ,vegetables or ,animals1 ,i am mov$ to /op ! ,m\?s ( ^! envi\s & ignorant ,back bit]s1 & to expose !m to ! ,publick %ame ( ! ,_w4 ,i confess ,i d n ?9k ^! ,sl&]]s wor?y t ,i %\ld take any pa9s to confute or conv9ce !m ( _! ,error1 because ,i am n to m9d :at su* z !y1 b :at hone/ ,m51 & :at tru? x self1 speaks4 ,b because ?is demon/ration may be ( use to undeceive & in=m _m ,seek]s aft] ?is ,treasure1 ,i suppose ,i %all d a good "w1 9 giv+ ?is evid5t te/imony to ,tru?1 :]eby n only ! ,m\?s ( ,sl&]]s may be /opp'd1 b ! ,eyes ( ! ,deceiv$ may be op5$ to disc]n ! ,tru?4 ,we proce$ !n to he> ! ,v]dict ( ,tru? 9 ?is ,matt]1 :e!r inde$ su* a ,m9]al ,virtue be hid 9 ,vegetables & ,animals1 z t ! ,philosoph]s ,/one may be prep>$ ( !m4 ,& fir/ we w speak ( ,man1 z be+ ! ,noble/ ( all ,gods ,creatures1 & !n proce$ to ! f\r-foot$ ,bea/s ( ! ,e>?1 ! ,f[ls ( ! ,air1 ,fi%es 9 ! ,sea1 & all ,creep+ ,?+s1 & la/ ( all to ,trees1 ,plants & ,h]bs1 to see :at ! ,almighty ,p[] ( ,god ha? laid up & hid 9 ^! = ! use & welf>e ( ,mank9d4 ,z to ,man1 ! mo/ ,excell5t "p ( ,gods ,creation1 :om ,god made a ,rul] & ,gov]nor ov] all 8 ,creatures 9 ,p>adise1 we "k t he 0 made v good1 )\t ! want ( any ?+ t might conduce to 8 happ9ess or p]fection1 :i* goodness cont9u$ 9 him aft] 8 ,fall1 ?\gh mu* cl\d$ & veil$4 ,=asmu* !n z ,god ha? be5 pleas$ to lay up 9 ,man ?is great ,treasure1 to ! end he might make use ( x = 8 good & p]fection1 we mu/ conclude1 t ! ,div9e ,wisdom ha? plac$ x s1 t ,man may always h rec\rse to x1 & take !re(1 7)\t any hurt to 8 ,body7 to ! glory ( ,god1 & 8 own good4 ,= _h ,god plac$ ?is ,treasure 9 ! ,fle% or ,blood ( ,man1 he w\ld h be5 oblig$ to hurt & weak5 8 ,body by cutt+ a piece ( 8 own ,fle%1 or lett+ out 8 ,blood1 9 ord] to prep>e ?is great ,m$ic91 :i* by ?is means w\ld prove too de>1 s t mo/ ,seek]s w\ld r want ! ,m$ic91 ?an atta9 x ?is way4 ,b ,god1 :o is ! ,et]nal ,wisdom x self1 ha? n be5 guilty ( any su* ov]sight 9 8 ,works1 :i* are all p]fect1 & no fault to be f\nd ) !m2 & if ,nature 9 any ( h] productions prove defective1 t is n to be attribut$ to ,god1 b to ,satan1 :o :il/ ,man slept s[$ ! ,t>es among/ ! good ,se$1 :i* ! ,ma/] ( ! ,h\%old _h s[$ 9 8 ,field4 ,if x be s !n1 t ,god ha? n laid up ?is great ,treasure 9 ! ,fle% or ,blood ( ,man1 we may fur!r enquire1 :]e !n we are to look = x8 ,c]ta9 x is1 t ,god1 our ,heav5ly & ,wise ,fa!r1 ha? laid up ?is great ,treasure 9 ,man1 :]e at all times1 )\t any let1 pa9s or tr\ble1 he may come at x1 & h x = no?+1 viz4 9 ! ,sup]fluities ( ,nature1 z ,ur9e1 ,dung1 ,hair1 ,sweat1 & ,spittle4 ,i say t 9 ^! despicable ,excrem5ts & ,sup]fluities ( ,nature1 ,god ha? laid up a great ,portion = ,man1 :i* he by reason ( 8 ,pride1 bl9dness & h>dness ( ,he>t1 _c see or p]ceive4 ,ano!r ,"q t may be "h dem&$1 is1 ,9 :i* ( ^! ,excrem5ts ?is ,treasure is mo/ copi\sly to be f\nd8 ,to :i* ,i answ]1 t x may be _h f any ( !m1 b 9 ! "o m pl5tifully ?an 9 ! o!r1 b :i* is ! mo/ fit & prop] = ?is ,"w1 ,i d>e n pla9ly set d[n at pres5t1 = fe> ( expos+ & pro/itut+ ?is ,pe>l to ! ,wick$ & ,unwor?y1 :i* all hone/ ,philosoph]s h s highly =bidd54 ,b ?is ,i w d1 viz4 mo/ cle>ly demon/rate1 by _m in/ances1 t out ( all ! ,natural ,excrem5ts & ,sup]fluities1 :e!r ( f\r-foot$ ,bea/s1 ,fi%es1 ,creep+ ,?+s & all ,vegetables1 a ,m9]al ,aurify+ ,virtue1 t is ! ,matt] ( ! ,philosoph]s ,/one1 may be _h1 & t )\t co/ & *>ges 9 all p>ts ( ! ,_w1 s t no body1 h[ mean s ev] he be1 b may h en\gh ( ! matt] = no?+1 & ne$s n by 8 ,pov]ty be det]r$ f und]tak+ ?is great ,"w1 t af=ds ,heal? & ,ri*es to him t c br+ x to an happy end4 ,i proce$ n[ to ^? ,pro(s & ,exp]im5ts t evid5tly make out1 t 9 all ?+s 7besides ,metals7 a ,m9]al ,virtue & ,p[] is f\nd1 :]eby ! ,philosoph]s ,/one may be prep>$4 ,i %all beg9 fir/ ) f\r-foot$ ,bea/s1 because ,i d ?9k x fitt+ = sev]al weighty ,reasons1 at ?is "t to pass by ! ,my/]ies t lie hid 9 ,man1 t !y may n be expos$ to ! ,wick$ & ,unwor?y4 ,n[ ^! ,excrem5ts & ,sup]fluities ( f\r-foot$ ,bea/s z well z ( ,man are diff]5t1 accord+ to _! div]se ,passages & ,places ( ,production1 z ,ur9e :i* makes its passage ?r\gh ! ,bladd]1 ,dung ?r\gh ! ,guts1 ,sweat ?r\gh ! ,pores ( ! ,sk91 ,spittle ?r\gh ! ,m\?1 & ! ,hair or ,wooll ( ,bea/s1 also ?r\gh _! ,sk9 or ,hide1 & accord+ly are ( diff]5t ,virtues & ,p[]s4 ,^u ?is acc\nt we mu/ conclude1 t 9 ! ,sweat ( ,m5 or ,bea/s1 !re is n s great virtue z !re is 9 ,ur9e1 ! =m] be+ a sudda9 & almo/ in/antane\s ,g5]ation1 :]eas ! lat] requires "s h\rs "t be=e x c pass ?r\gh its sev]al ,*anels1 & be made fit = ,natures sep>ation4 ,s likewise is ,mans ,dung a long :ile a pass+ ?r\gh ! ,guts1 :i* 9 ,man & ,bea/s are mu* long] ?an 9 ,birds or ,fi%es1 to ! end t ! ,dung might be ! bett] putrifi$ & dige/$2 ,?us we f9d by ,exp]i5ce1 t ! ,dung ( a ,/ork :i* passe? only ?r\gh "o %ort ,gut1 :5 x falls ^u ! ,grass do? pres5tly burn & scor* x1 :]eas ! ,dung ( ,m5 & ,bea/s laid to ! ,roots ( ,vegetables1 or any way convey$ to ! same1 d /r5g!n & invigorate !m1 & are inde$ ! highe/ ,m$ic9 ( ,vegetables2 z ,c\ntry ,f>m]s well "k1 :o ) ! help ( ! ,dung ( ,m5 & o!r ,animals are us$ to cure _! sick1 b>r51 & ov]wr\ght ,fields1 ,v9ey>ds & ,or*>ds1 re/or+ !m to _! =m] /r5g? & f]tility4 ,b ?\gh simple ,ru/icks be v well acqua9t$ ) ! great virtue & use ( ,dung1 yet our great ,le>n$ ,m5 _c believe1 t 9 su* a despicable ,subject %\ld be lodg$ su* an ,excell5t ,univ]sal ,m$ic91 capable to cure ! ,diseases ( ,m5 & ,metals2 & ! reason is1 because !y love ,pride & ,idl5ess too well1 w n put _! h&s to ! "w1 cont5t+ !mselves ) :at !y "k already1 )\t se>*+ into endless ,secrets ( ,nature4 ,= ?is cause x is1 t true ,m$ic9 & ,al*imy are advanc$ to no high] degree ( ,p]fection4 ,helmont compla9s ( ?is neglig5ce 9 ,physicians1 :o leave ! prep>ation ( _! ,m$ic9s to ,apo!c>ies1 decl>+1 t e ,physician :o desires to h good & rightly prep>$ ,m$ic9e mu/ be bo? ,ma/] & ,s]vant1 t is1 he mu/ tru/ ! ,prep>+ ( 8 ,rem$ies to none b himself4 ,! pres5t ,subject ,i am ^u1 viz4 ! ,excrem5ts ( ,m5 & ,animals puts me 9 m9d ( a ,/ory relat+ to ,p>acelsus1 :i* take z foll[s4 ,a ,relation ( :at happ5$ at ,vi5na betwe5 ,p>acelsus & "s ( ! ,imp]ial-,c\rt ,physicians4 ,p>acelsus be+ on a "t s5t = by ! ,emp]or to ,vi5na1 to cure "s ,p]sons ( high ,quality1 :om ! ,imp]ial ,physicians c\ld n help1 hav+ successfully p]=m$ ! ,cures he 0 s5t =1 w5t to take 8 ,leave ( ! ,physicians1 :o e>ne/ly intreat$ him to leave "s ( 8 noble ,m$icam5ts ) !m = a remembrance2 :]eupon ,p>acelsus answ]'d1 t he w\ld fet* some?+ = !m2 ,! ,physicians1 suppos+ he int5d$ to be/[ "s "p ( 8 prep>$ ,m$ic9s ^u !m1 ) impati5ce expect$ 8 return1 :o soon aft] came to !m1 & set d[n on ! ,table be=e !m a ,silv] ,di% cov]'d ) ano!r ,di%4 ,! ,physicians 7 v desir\s to see :at ,p>acelsus _h br\ght = !m2 at la/ "o ( !m tak+ (f ! ,cov]1 f\nd a great ,turd 9 ! ,di%1 at :i* be+ exce$+ly enrag$1 tak+ = grant$ t ,p>acelsus _h done ?is to affront !m1 !y all dep>t$1 & :5 "s call'd !m back1 ,p>acelsus said1 ,let ! ,asses g1 !y d n des]ve ?is great ,secret1 :i* ,i int5d$ to communicate to !m2 ,& !n add$1 ,he :o do? n "k :at ,mans ,dung is1 kn[s no?+1 & ,heav5 & ,e>? are equally hid f him4 ,) :i* words he suffici5tly intimat$1 t a great virtue is hid 9 ,mans ,dung4 ,?us mu* %all suffice1 by way ( ,p>5!sis1 to h spok5 conc]n+ ,p>acelsus 8 ,op9ion conc]n+ ! ,sup]fluities ( ,nature1 & p>ticul>ly ! ,excrem5ts ( ,man1 we proce$ n[ to speak ( ! ,excrem5ts ( o!r ,animals1 & 9 p>ticul> ( ,%eeps ,wooll4 ,an ,exp]im5tal ,demon/ration1 t a ,m9]al ,virtue is hid 9 ! ,hair ( ,bea/s4 4 ,( clean ,%eeps ,wooll iv ,ounces1 & p\r ^u x a l quantity ( /rong ,aqua ,=tis1 ab/ract ?is ,aqua ,=tis :olly 9 ,balneo1 & ! ,aqua ,=tis w dissolve ! ,wooll1 & :5 ab/ract$1 w leave beh9d a /9k+ ,/one ( a d>k br[n col\r2 aft]w>ds dissolve 9 ano!r ,glass ,body ( ,m]cury j ,ounce1 & ( ! f9e/ ,sol iij ,ounces1 p\r ^! ,solutions ( ,sol & ,m]cury into ! ,glass :]e9 ! dissolv$ ,wool is1 !n ab/ract ! ,m5/ruum f ! ,metals1 till no?+ rema9 b a dry ,/one 9 ! bottom ( ! ,glass1 take ?is ,/one & put x into a ,glass ,retort1 & di/ill ! ,m]cury f ! ,sol 9 a /rong heat4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,m]cury w n come ov] quick1 b 9 ! =m ( a ,butt] ( ,m]cury1 ( great use = ! heal+ ( incurable ,v5]eal ,ulc]s4 ,if y p\r "s ,wat] ^u ! said ,butt]1 x w precipitate ! ,m]cury 9 =m ( a :ite ,p[d]1 :i* be+ edulcorat$ & dri$1 is a good ,purge 9 ,v5]eal ,di/emp]s4 ,b if y rectifie ?is ,butt]1 & !n p\r x ^u a pure ,calx ( ,sol1 ! ,butt] w dissolve ! ,sol1 & be+ aft]w>ds dige/$ = "s "t1 ! ,m]cury by means ( ! ,sal9e ,spirits ( ! ,wool w be fix$ ) ! ,sol into a ,/one1 ) x make a trial ^u ,metals1 to see :at x c d1 & ?\ wilt f9d ?y ,lab\r ri*ly rew>d$2 b if ?\ can/ n hit x1 !n ?9k1 t x is n ! w ( ,god ?\ %\ld/ h x1 & d n blame me1 :o h set d[n no?+ b :at ,i h p]=m$ my self4 ,n[ let u see :at c\rse we mu/ take to recov] our ,sol2 break ! ,retort1 & take :at 0 left at ! bottom ( x1 :i* ?\ wilt f9d black z a ,coal1 9 :i* black matt] ?\ mu/ look = ?y iij ,ounces ( ,sol1 =asmu* z ! ,butt] has c>ri$ b v little ( ! ,sol ov] ) x1 :i* ?\ may'/ sep>ate f ! black matt]1 z foll[s4 ,melt good ,nitre 9 a /rong ,crucible1 & :5 x is 9 ,flux1 ca/ into x "o piece ( y\r black ,matt] aft] ano!r1 & ! ,nitre w burn away ! ,sulphur conta9$ 9 ! said ,coals or black ,matt]1 & ! ,sol melts d[n into a ,body1 p\r =? ! ,nitre toge!r ) ! ,gold5 ,regulus out ( ! ,crucible into a ,cone1 & ! ,sol w settle at ! bottom 9 =m ( a ,regulus1 :i*1 :5 sep>at$ f ! fces1 appe>s sn[-:ite & brittle1 mu* resembl+ a ,regulus ( ,antimony2 ! fces are ( a r$ col\r1 & conta9 mu* good4 ,?is :ite ,sol be+ expos'd ^u ! ,cupel ) ,saturn to a fi]y trial1 a ?ird "p only ( ! ,sol w be f\nd rema9+ ( ! col\r ( good ,sol1 two p>ts be+ vap\r'd away4 ,! ,"q is n[1 ,:at t :ite col\r 01 :i* evaporat$ on ! ,te/8 ,if ?\ say'/1 t ! ,coals ( ! ,wool1 ) ! help ( ! ,nitre1 h rob'd ! ,sol ( its col\r1 ?\ art n altoge!r out ( ! way1 nor :olly 9 ! "r4 ,if ?\ say'/1 t !re is no ,m9]al ,virtue 9 ! ,wool1 b t ! ,sol became :ite by ! addition ( ,m]cury1 ?\ art n :olly out ( ! way nei!r2 b ?is is n to be und]/ood ( ! ,common ,m]cury add$ to ! ,sol1 b ( ! ,m]cury conta9$ 9 ! ,wool1 :i* has jo9$ x self ) ! ,sol2 = ,common ,m]cury _c abide ) ,sol 9 a /rong melt+ ,fire1 b flies away1 leav+ ! ,sol alone1 z is well kn[n to ,*ymi/s4 ,if ?\ say'/1 t !re is a ,m]curial ,virtue 9 ! ,wool1 :i* )9 a few h\rs s *ange? ! ,common ,m]cury1 t x is able to abide a melt+ ,fire ) ,sol1 !n x w foll[1 t by means ( ! ,salt :i* is 9 ,wool any ,common ,m]cury may 9 a %ort "t be made capable ( endur+ n only a melt+ ,fire1 b ! ,cupel also4 ,?is ,i suppose is a pla9 & evid5t demon/ration1 t !re is a ,m9]al ,virtue 9 ,animals1 & especially 9 ! ,sup]fluities ( ,nature1 :i* we w n[ proce$ to demon/rate ) ano!r ,exp]im5t4 ,n[ if ! ,sup]fluities ( ,animals are able to d ?is1 h we n reason to conclude1 t ! "r ,sup]fluity ( ! ,microcosme w d ! same mu* bett]8 ,ano!r ,exp]im5t to demon/rate1 t a ,m9]al ,m]cury & ,sulphur is conta9$ 9 ! ,sup]fluities ( ,animals4 4 ,( fil$ or rasp$ ,horns ( ,%eep1 ,ox51 ,goats & ,de]1 b ,h>ts & ,goats ,horns are ! be/1 & ! ,horns ( ,wild ,goats1 & ! ,tusks ( ,wild ,sw9e yet bett]2 & ! ,horns ( ,fi%es1 :i* are commonly call$ ,unicorns ,horns1 & ! ,elephants ,tee? are ! be/ ( all = ?is purpose2 b :]e ^! _c be _h1 ! ,exp]im5t may be p]=m$ ) ,goats or ,h>ts-,horn4 ,dissolve ij ,ounces or iij ( ei!r ( ^! 9 a good ,aqua ,=tis :i* has be5 ab/ract$ f decrepitat$ ,salt1 into ?is ,solution put j ,ounce ( ,sol1 ab/ract 9 a ,glass ,body ! ,aqua ,=tis f ! ,horn1 9 :i* ab/raction ! ,sol becomes dissolv$1 & a br[n ,/one is left beh9d1 :i* mu/ be melt$ d[n 9 a cov]'d & well lut$ ,crucible ) a bla/1 by :i* means ! ,horn w be turn$ into black fces1 & ! ,sol w fall :ite to ! bottom1 brittle z a ,regulus ( ,antimony2 f :5ce x foll[s1 s9ce ?is brittl5ess & :it5ess ( ! ,sol c\ld n be caus$ by ! ,aqua ,=tis1 t ! same mu/ be attribut$ to ! :ite ,m]cury & ,sulphur drawn f ! ,horns4 ,:]eby x cle>ly appe>s1 t a ,m9]al =ce & virtue is hid 9 ! ,horns ( ,animals4 ,:at ,i h said conc]n+ ! cov]+ ( ! ,crucible ) ano!r1 & well lut+ !m toge!r1 is n )\t reason1 = if ! ,crucible %\ld be set op5 9 ! ,fire1 & cont9ue !re = "s "t1 ! ,sulphur ( ! ,horns w\ld be k9dl$ & consum$1 & ! ,m]cury w\ld be revivifi$ & fly away1 & ! ,sol w\ld rema9 unalt]'d4 ,= x is to be not$1 t ! ,m9]al ,m]cury & ! ,sulphur ( ! ,horns are v t5d] & volatile1 & are soon lo/ :5 ! op]ation is n p]=m$1 z be=e h9t$1 9 a close lut$ ,crucible4 ,?is ,exp]im5t may be done 9 l mann]1 ) ! ,sup]fluities ( ,fi%es1 viz4 _! ,skales1 ,tee?1 & ! ,/ones or ,bones t are f\nd 9 sev]al ( !m1 & ! effect w be f\nd ! same z be=e m5tion$4 ,! same may also be p]=m$1 ) ! ,fea!rs & ,egg-%ells ( tame & wild ,f[l4 ,n4 ,b4 ,egg-%ells are dissolv$ ) m ease ?an ,fea!rs4 4 ,! ,egg-%ells ( ,h5s1 ,geese1 or o!r ,f[l1 wa% !m clean1 tak+ out ! inw>d sk9 or film1 !n dry !m1 & ab/ract f !m a ,solution ( 1 & melt ! rema9d] 9 a close cov]$ ,crucible1 & y w f9d ! same effect1 z be=e4 ,if y h a m9d to make ! same ,tryal ) ,vegetables1 !n take ,t>t> :i* is fitt] = ?is purpose1 ?an ei!r ! ,w9e x self1 or ! ,wood ( ! ,v9e1 in/ead ( ,t>t> ( ,w9e1 y may take ! ,t>t> t cleaves to ! ,vessels1 :]e9 ! juice ( ,crabs ha? be5 keep1 or ! juices ( any o!r s[r ,fruit1 or in/ead ( ,t>t> we may take ! ,gr\nds ( ,w9e1 fir/ dri$4 4 ,any "o ( ^!1 & ab/ract f x a ,solution ( 1 melt ! rema9d] z be=e 9 a close lut$ ,crucible1 & ! w be f\nd :ite & brittle1 l to a ,regulus ( at ! bottom4 ,f ^! ,exp]im5ts x appe>s1 z cle> z ! day1 t a ,m9]al ,virtue is hid 9 all ?+s3 ,yet = m abundant ,confirmation ( ?is ,tru? ,i %all add "s fur!r ,in/ances4 ,! same pro( may be done ) dry or moi/ ,h]bs1 or ,wood1 proce$+ 9 ! same mann] z be=e ha? be5 taught1 ) ,wool1 & we %all f9d ! same effect4 ,9 p>ticul>1 all sort ( ,corn1 ,rye1 ,:eat c4 af=d a v good ,t9ture1 !y mu/ be dissolv$1 & proce$$ ) z be=e m5tion$1 conc]n+ ! sup]fluities ( ,animals4 ,if !re=e ,m9]al ,p[]s may be f\nd 9 all ,vegetables & ,animals1 on :i* ,man fe$s1 & ha? 8 gr[? & ,su/5ance1 h[ c x be d5i$1 b t ! same ,p[] mu/ ne$s be 9 ,man also8 ,:]e=e x is beyond all d\bt1 t e ,man c>ries ! matt] ( ! ,philosoph]s-,/one 7?o' raw & unprep>$7 ab\t ) him4 ,to make ?is ,tru? to appe>1 ) full] & cle>] ,evid5ce1 ,i am m9d$ to give ! ignorant a s5sible ,demon/ration1 t 7)\t m5tion+ ! "r ,subject ( ! ,philosoph]s-/one7 an univ]sal ,m$ic9e = ,m5 & ,metals1 may be _h alone f ! despicable & abom9able ,subject ( ,mans-dung4 4 ,six1 eight or t5 ( "s heal?y ,mans-dung1 7x mu/ be ga!r$ )\t any mixture ( ,ur97 & put x into a ,glass-body1 & p\r ^u x ab\t ! same quantity ( rectifi$ ,_s ( ,w9e1 /ir !m ) a /ick toge!r1 set ! ,glass1 ) a head fitt$ to x 9 ,balneo1 & ab/ract ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 :i* has extract$ ! ,m9]al & t 0 9 ! ,dung1 & br+s x ov] ! ,helm3 ,:i* /9ck+ ,_s ( ,w9e mu/ be burnt away "u a l>ge ,refrig]atory ,helm1 by :i* means ! /9ck+ ( ! ,dung is consum$ 9 ! ,flames ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & ! incombu/ible ,m]curial ,salt m\nts up 9 ! ,flames to ! top ( ! ,helm1 :]e x is caught1 & is a great ,jewel 9 ,physick & ,al*imy4 ,if we h a m9d r to h our ,cele/ial ,salt 9 a dry ,=m1 !n we mu/ ab/ract ! ,phlegm f x3 ,?o' if we int5d x = a ,m$ic9al1 x is bett] n to ab/ract ! ,phlegm 7:i* is n :olly )\t "s ,virtue7 b use !m toge!r4 ,b if our int5t be to make use ( ?is incombu/ible ,m]curial ,salt1 9 ord] to ,metallick ,transmutation1 !n we mu/ sep>ate its ,moi/ure1 & mix ! said ,microcosmical ,salt ) 1 & maturate ! same to a ,metall9e ,t9cture4 ,9 a ,liquid ,=m1 ! said ,cele/ial ,salt is an excell5t ,m$ic9e = sick & weak ,p1 z hav+ great ,sympa?y ) ! ,vital ,_s ( ,man1 wond]fully /r5g!n+ ! same1 & 9 all ,diseases p]=ms :atsoev] c be expect$ f an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e2 & is n 9 ! lea/ loa?some1 be+ purg$ f all ,/9ck & ill ,ta/e1 by ! ,flames ( ! ,_s ( ,w9e4 ,?is ,aqua ,vit ( ! ,philosoph]s p]=ms also v wond]ful ?+s 9 ! ,vegetable ,k+dom1 = if ! ,se$s ( any ,h]b be /eep$ = an h\r 9 ! same1 & !n laid ^u a ,tr5*]1 or any bo>d at "s di/ance f "o ano!r1 & cov]$ ov] a ,f+]s bread? ) ,e>? or ,s&1 be+ !n expos$ to ! w>m ,sun1 ! ,se$s imm$iately w beg9 to %oot & gr[1 ev5 visibly to ! ,eye1 :i* is v pleasant & curi\s4 ,b ^? ,se$s :i* are s(t1 are m prop] = _! spe$y gr[?1 ?an ^? t are h>d3 ,! ,se$s ( ,p>sley1 ,cresses1 ,f5nel & ,annis1 :i* ab\nd ) mu* ,volatile ,salt1 are ! be/ = ?is ,purpose4 ,s t we see1 t ?is ,m$ic9e prep>$ ( ,mans-dung is truly ,univ]sal1 z cur+ ! ,diseases ( all ! ?ree ,k+doms1 viz4 ( ,animals1 ,vegetables & ,m9]als4 ,:]e=e if any "o c f9d 9 8 he>t1 to "w ^u ?is loa?some ,subject1 he w ne$ no o!r1 = t all lies hid 9 x1 :i* gave "o ( ! ,anci5ts occasion to say1 ,laudat ,prs5tem qulibet ,h]ba ,deum4 ,ea* ,h]b f ,e>? its head do? raise1 ,its pres5t glori\s ,god to praise4 ,i _c1 b repeat ?is great ,tru? once m1 t ! highe/ ,m$ic9e 9 ! ,_w is mo/ commonly to be f\nd 9 ! mo/ despicable ,subjects1 ,god hav+ ord]$ x s1 = to make kn[n 8 ,almighty ,p[]2 & t he reg>ds ! ,welf>e ( ! ,poor1 z well z ( ! ,ri*1 will+ t all %\ld be help$ & reliev$1 :o d n by _! own ,pride1 ,laz9ess & ,wick$ness )/& s great ,love & ,m]cy4 ,_h ,gods ,w be5 to communicate ?is ,treasure only to ! ,pr\d1 ,ri* & ,covet\s1 he w\ld h laid up ! same 9 & preci\s ,/ones1 :i* ! ,poor _c g to ! ,price (1 b behold we f9d to ! contr>y1 t ,god ha? be5 pleas$ to hide ?is ,treasure 9 su* despicable & loa?some ,subjects1 z ! ,ri* d scorn to m$dle )1 by :i* means a ,door is op5$ to ! ,poor1 to obta9 t :i*1 !y reject & despise4 ,b to return to our ,subject1 & yet fur!r to ,evid5ce1 t a ,metallick ,virtue is hid 9 ,mans-dung1 7?o' x be n ! true ,subject1 :i* ! ,philosoph]s po9t at 9 ,man7 & t mu* good may be done ) x1 z conta9+ a v glori\s & 1 ,i w add ?is ,exp]im5t1 lay a ,piece ( ,silv] into a ,*amb]-,pot1 :]e9 is ,dung & ,ur9e1 let x lye !re = "s "t1 & ! w attract ! or ,animal ,gold1 t is 9 ! ,dung & ,ur9e1 & become col\r'd l 1 :i* is a suffici5t ,demon/ration1 t ! matt] ( ! ,/one is hid 9 ^? ,subjects4 ,& =asmu* z x is notori\s1 t is ! ,ag5t & ! ,pati5t3 ,& t ! alone t+e?1 & t is only t+$3 ,:]e=e x behoves u to fix ! 1 :]eby x is fitt$ to t+e ! 1 b9d & fix x3 ,:i* to br+ ab\t1 mu* se>*+ has be5 9 ! ,_w1 & /ill is1 ?o' = ! mo/ "p all 9 va91 v few ,seek]s go+ ! "r way1 & !re=e mi/ ( _! ,end1 ?o' 9 _! ,se>* !y h f\nd _m ,arts1 "s good & o!rs z bad4 ,s we read1 t "o ,b>?oldus ,s*w>tz a ,b5$ict9 ,fry> hav+ f\nd 9 an old ,book1 t 1 ! ,fa!r ( ,t9cture1 may be fix$ ) ,saltpetre1 0 resolv$ to make a ,tryal ( x1 b to no purpose1 = ! & ,nitre be+ k9dl$ by ! ,fire1 broke 8 ,vessels1 ,furnace & all to pieces1 :5ce he took occasion to consid] fur!r ( ! ,matt]1 & inv5t$ t mis*iev\s ?+ call$ ,gun-p[d]1 ?o' he fail'd ( 8 fix+ ( 3 ,! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s1 _m ,ages ago1 7 n ignorant ( t ,composition1 b w\ld n ,communicate ! same = ,fe> ( ! abuse !re(3 ,& call$ x a ,basilisk1 because x kills all ?+s x looks ^u4 ,o!rs h set =? ,nitre & "u ! ,notion ( a wat*ful1 nev] sleep+1 & ,fire-spitt+ ,dragon1 t gu>d$ ! ,gold5 ,fleece1 :i* ,jason by ,m$eas direction & ,c\nsel ca/ into a deep ,sleep1 & s took away ! ,gold5 ,fleece4 ,m$ea signifies dilig5t ,/udy & ,m$itation1 ,jason ! ,arti/1 or ,laborator1 ! ,soporif]\s ,m$ic9e giv5 to ! ,dragon1 ! due ,fixation ( ! ,matt]4 ,ano!r ,b5$ict9 ,fry>1 ,basil ,val5t9e1 _h bett] ,success 9 fix+ ) ! help ( ,nitre2 :i* ,fixation he ha? record$ 9 8 ,writ+s1 :]e he makes ,saltpetre to speak ?us3 is my be/ ,fri5d1 & )al my greate/ ,enemy1 b :5 we are duely conjoyn$1 & made our ,m>riage ,b$ 9 ,hell1 aft] we h well sweat toge!r1 we ca/ (f all our ,impurities1 = to beget ,*ildr5 ( ,weal? & ,ri*es2 & 9 our dead ,bodies is f\nd ! greate/ ,treasure1 :i* we bequea? by our la/ ,w4 ,^! are ! ,words ( ,basil ,val5t9e1 :]e9 he exactly & pla9ly describes ! true ,fixation ( 1 save only t he ha? n nam$ ! ,m$ic9e :]e) ! wat*ful ,dragon is to be ca/ into a dead ,sleep1 & t = good ,reason1 because ! :ole ,art & ,ma/] piece ( fix+ ) ,nitre consi/s !re94 ,& ,p>acelsus writ+ conc]n+ sai?3 ,"h ) few words _m may be help$1 7 x n aga9/ ,god1 = ,god wills n t all %\ld be ,ri*1 & !re=e do? n give ! ,goat z long a ,tail1 z to a ,c[1 = fe> he %\ld out ( ,pride beat out 8 own ,eyes !re)3 ,= :5 a poor ,man gr[s ,ri*1 x commonly makes him ,pr\d1 & z %>p z a ,razor to o!rs4 ,^! are ! ,words ( ,p>acelsus1 :]e9 he decl>es a great ,tru?1 = ,god w n h all ,m5 to be ,ri*1 because ( ! great abuse ( ,ri*es1 :i* is too common 9 ! ,_w4 ,b to ^?1 :o are dead to ! ,_w1 & look ^u ,ri*es1 ,money & ,goods1 z ,du/ & ,smoak1 & are ,enemies to all s9 & wick$ness1 to ^! ,god gives m ?an !mselves desire or wi% =1 because he kn[s !y w n abuse 8 ,gifts4 ,& s mu* %all suffice at ?is "t1 = my design is n at pres5t to treat ( ! ,fixation ( 1 :i* ,i h else:]e done at l>ge1 b only to prove & make out1 t ! ,matt] ( ! ,philosoph]s-/one is to be f\nd 9 all ?+s 9 ! ,_w1 :i* ,i ?9k ,i h done already4 ,w any make a ,tryal1 & und]take ! ,"w1 'tis free = him s to d1 ,i h 9 ?is ,disc\rse po9t$ out ! "r way1 ?o' ,i h n reveal$ ! "r ,matt]3 ,b if :at ,i h "h set d[n be well consid]$ (1 by ! +5i\s ,seek]1 x _c be long hid f him3 ,f>ewel4 ,a ,coroll>y3 ,or1 ,app5dix to ! =ego+ ,disc\rse4 ,i h 9 ?is %ort ,treatise abundantly %ew$ & v]ifi$1 t 9 all ,vegetables & ,animals1 a m9]al ,virtue lies hid1 :i* is able to ,coagulate 9 ,conjunction ) 1 into a ,metal3 ,& t ,i may be fur!r helpful to ! ,lov]s ( ,art1 ,i int5d "h to deliv] ! :ole mann]1 & ,process ( fix+ 1 by ,excrem5ts & natural ,sup]fluities1 to ! end t e "o1 :o reads & consid]s ( x1 may ) ease atta9 to a true ,t9cture4 ,9 ord] to :i*1 ,i am fir/ to put ! ,read] 9 m9d1 :at ,i h already h9t$1 t z ^! ,sup]fluities ( ,nature1 are diff]5t & v>i\s1 s "s ( !m are bett] = ! fix+ ( ?an o!rs3 ,! be/ ( all be+1 t :i* ,adam br\ght out ( ,p>adise1 z a ,*ilds ,portion ,god _h be/[$ ^u him1 :i* ,i d>e n "n op5ly1 b %all only set d[n "h1 h[ ?is ,fixation ( may be p]=m$ by means ( ! ,sup]fluities ( ,animals4 ,i h1 9 ! =ego+ ,disc\rse1 decl>$ ! mann] ( ,coagulat+ ) ! ,wool1 or ,hair ( ,animals1 s z to suff] himself to be flux$ ) 9 a /rong ,fire1 )\t evaporat+1 only to %ew ! possibility ( x4 ,b n[ %all set d[n1 h[ ! said ,fixation may ) ,pr(it be p]=m$1 by means ( an ,animal ,salt ,armoniack4 ,= c]ta9 x is1 t 9 ,man & all ,animals1 su* a ,secret ,sal ,armoniack is to be f\nd1 especially 9 ,ur9e1 ,hair1 ,claws1 ,horns1 ,sk9s1 c4 z also 9 ! ,blood1 sweat & spittle ( ,man1 :i* is ( =ce to coagulate & fix ,m]cury4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! fa/+ ,spittle ( ,man ,coagulates runn+ 1 be+ /irr$ ab\t ) a ,pe/le 9 a ,glass1 or ,/one ,mort>1 & s is made fit ) ,hogs-grease to be made into a ,salve4 ,n[ aft] t common is ?us ,coagulat$ ) fa/+ ,spittle1 if we mix x ) ,oyl or ,butt]1 to make a ,salve ( x1 we %all f9d t ! w n unite ) ! same1 b runs toge!r & becomes quick z be=e1 & only suff]s x self to be joyn$ ) melt$ ,hogs-grease1 b ) ! fat ( no o!r ,animal :atsoev]2 ! ,reason )\t d\bt is1 because ,sw9e h a great aff9ity ) ,man & ,metals4 ,?us we f9d1 t ,mans & ,sw9es ,blood h ?is ,prop]ty1 t if ! ,calx ( be = "s "t boyl$ 9 ei!r ( !m1 ! becomes :ite & h>d l 2 ! ,reason ( :i* ! ,read] may be pleas$ fur!r to enquire into4 ,mans ,ur9e also has ?is ,nature & ,prop]ty1 t at "o only ,sublimation x s ,coagulates 1 t :5 is rubb$ ov] ) x1 x looks z well z if x 7 ,silv]$ ov]4 ,& ! sweat ( ,man is p>tak] ( ! same ,prop]ty1 ( ,coagulat+ & ,metalliz+ 1 s likewise ! ,excrem5ts ( ,man & ,bea/s1 c4 ,b no?+ does x m readily ?an ,mans fa/+ ,spittle1 :]e=e also ,alb]tus ,magnus sai?1 t ! highe/ ,m9]al ,p[] ha? its ,seat 9 ! ,head ( ,man1 & especially betwe5 8 ,tee?1 he himself hav+ f\nd1 oblong ,gra9s ( 1 betwe5 ! ,tee? ( a dead ,mans ,skull2 'tis v probable1 t ! ,p]son1 to :om ! same belong$1 _h tak5 inw>dly1 :i* naturally t5d+ to ! ,m\? & ,tee?1 _h be5 fix$ !re by ! ,m9]al ,virtue ( ! ,microcosm into good 4 ,n[ if we see ?is happ5 ?us 9 ! ,body ( ,man1 :at reason h we to d\bt1 b t ! same ,m9]al ,virtue may1 )\t ! ,body ( ,man1 n only fix into good 1 b also r$uce x to a true & p]fect ,t9cture4 ,=asmu* !n1 z ?is is n only possible1 b c]ta9 & unque/ionable1 ,i hav+ wr\ght x ) m9e own h&s1 & kn[+ _m o!r easie ways1 by means ( ! natural ,sup]fluities ( ,animals1 to ,coagulate & fix 1 ,i am ! r incl9$ to ,communicate ! same to ! ,_w4 ,i w !re=e 9 ! "n ( ,god1 = ! good ( ,mank9d1 ,communicate ! way & ,process1 ,i my self at fir/ made use ( to ,coagulate 1 & t entirely f ! ,beg9n+ to ! ,end1 & v pla9ly1 n conceal+ any ! lea/ manual ,op]ations4 ,if any "o f ?is ,process "h set d[n1 *ances1 to f9d out a ne>] & bett] way1 ,i %all be glad ( x1 we "k x is mu* easi]1 to correct & meliorate a ?+ already inv5t$1 ?an to inv5t x4 ,:at ,i "h set d[n my own h&s h wr\ght1 :at ,i h nev] done or try$ ,i _c write1 b leave x to ^?1 :o are fur!r advanc$ h]e9 ?an my self4 ,a ,,process4 ,to fix 1 by means ( natural ,sup]fluities into a true ,t9cture4 4 ,eight ,ounces ( ,wool1 ,goats hair1 fil$ ,goats or ,h>ts-horn1 c4 dissolve any ( ^! 9 a /rong ,aqua ,=tis1 at ! same "t dissolve1 9 an ,aqua ,=tis1 t has be5 ab/ract$ f decrepitat$ ,salt1 an ,ounce ( f9e 1 & two ,ounces ( 9 common ,aqua ,=tis1 p\r all ^! ?ree ,solutions toge!r into a ,glass ,body1 & ab/ract all ! ,aqua ,=tis f ! & 2 ?is ab/ract$ /9ck+ ,wat] p\r aga9 ^u t1 :i* rema9s 9 ! ,glass1 & di/il x (f1 repeat ?is ,cohobation six or sev5 times1 & ! by ?is means w become unit$1 & joyn$ to ! 4 ,?is ,conjunction put into a ,glass ,retort1 & ) a /rong ,fire drive ! f ! 1 :i* w come ov] 9 ! =m ( a ?ick r$ ,butt]1 = ! be+ s f> fix$ ) ! 1 w n )\t great =ce be sep>at$ f x1 especially :5 ! ,op]ator ha? made use ( a /rong fix+ ,wat]1 or ,m5/ruum3 ,h[ev]1 by ! viol5ce ( ! ,fire1 he is at l5g? =c$ to quit ! 1 9 :i* ,sep>ation he c>ries ! ,s\l ( ov] ) him1 :i* makes ! ,m]curial ,butt] to be ( a r$ ,col\r2 :i* ,m]curial ,butt]1 or ,wat] be+ rectifi$ do? dissolve 1 & ) x may be fix$ into a true ,t9cture4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,sol> ,butt] may be ano!r way )\t be fix$ into a ,t9cture1 n necess>y to be set d[n "h4 ,he t ha? a ,li/ to ! "w may beg9 ) ! ,fixation1 t is p]=m$ ) ! help ( 4 ,! & t rema9s 9 ! ,retort1 may be recov]$1 z foll[s h]eaft]2 = c]ta9 x is1 t mu* ( ! 9 ?is ,op]ation cont9ues ) ! 1 ! ,viol5ce ( ! ,fire hav+ be5 unable to sep>ate x1 ?o' x may inde$ be done ano!r way1 :]eby we are exp]im5tally assur$1 t ,animals h p[] s to b9d ! w+$ ,y\ng/]1 z to fix him ) into p]fect ,t9cture1 :i* ,fixation w\ld be easie1 if ! ,horns & ,hair ( ,animals did n = ! mo/ "p turn to ,coals :i* d mu* h9d] ,fixation3 ,= :5 ! ,sol> ,butt] is by ! =ce ( ,fire driv5 f ! 1 ! ,coals ( ! ,hair /ay beh9d ) ! ,fire ( & 3 ,:i* ,coals may ei!r1 l o!r ,coals1 by means ( our wond]ful ,salt be fix$ into ,t9cture1 = ! & half fix$ d n h9d]1 b r fur!r & help ,fixation3 ,or else1 we may joyn to ^! ,coals1 a due ,proportion ( good ,nitre1 & s make ( !m ! always wat*ful1 & ,fire-spitt+ ,dragon1 & ) ! help ( ! ,n>cotick ( & ca/ him 9 to a dead ,sleep1 kill & fix him into ,t9cture4 ,= we mu/ "k1 t ?is ,animal is incomp>ably bett]1 ?an any ,m9]al or ,vegetable ( ,/one1 or ,wood-,coal4 ,or else ) ! help ( a fulm9at+ ,p[d]1 we may sep>ate ! half fixt 1 f ! half disanimat$ 1 by :i* means ! ,nitre k9dles ! ,animal & consumes x1 & !n ! be+ fre$ f ! ,b&s ( mu/ come ov]1 c>ry+ ov] ) x ! yet rema9+ ,s\l or ,t9cture ( 1 :i* ! 9 ! ,prep>ation ( ! ,sol> ,butt] did n br+ ov]3 ,?us ! becomes m disanimat$1 & ! 7:i* comes ov] ( a fair ,purple ,col\r7 becomes ! m ri*ly animat$1 :i* ,purple col\r$ impregnate ) ! ,s\l ( 1 may ei!r by x self1 be fix$ into ,t9cture1 or we may extract ! ,t9cture ) ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 & make use ( x z an ine/imable ,treasure 9 ,physick4 ,b ! be/ way is1 ) our wond]ful ,salt1 to fix ^! ,animal ,coals impregnate ) & l o!r ,wood-,coals into a t++ ,c>buncle4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is wond]ful ,salt mu/ be prep>$ ( ,oyl ( ,vitriol & ,nitre4 ,?is is ! way ,i h foll[$ to ,coagulate ) 1 by means ( ,animal ,sup]fluities4 ,i mu/ own t x is a tr\blesome ,"w1 especially because ( ! ,/9cks1 "o is oblig$ to take 94 ,"s ,philosoph]s inde$ make m5tion ( a ne>] & easi] way to obta9 an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e f ,animals3 ,:]e=e he t do? n l ! ,process1 may seek = a bett]1 :i* if he *ance? to light on1 he has reason to bless ,god !re=e1 ^: ,gift alone x is4 ,a ,,process1 ,to ,sublime ! ,coals ( ,sol1 ,m]cury & ,animal ,sulphur into ,purple col\r$ ,fl[]s1 ) ! help ( a fulm9at+ ,p[d]4 ,set a well lut$ ,glass1 or e>!n ,body1 9 a sublim+ ,furnace till x be r$ hot1 !n ca/ 9 s mu* ,nitre z y ?9k w be suffici5t to k9dle ?y ,coals )1 & consume !m1 to :i* purpose1 ?\ may/ put ?ree times z mu* ,nitre1 z ! quantity ( ?y ,coals is4 ,:5 ?\ see/ t ! ,nitre is r$ hot & 9 ,flux1 !n ca/ 9 ^u ! ,nitre a piece ( ?y ,coals z big z a ,haslel ,nut1 & ! ,nitre w imm$iately k9dle ! & consume x1 & by ?is means set ! free2 = 9 ! burn+ away ( ! 1 ! is =c$ to leave ! 1 z n be+ able to endure s /rong a ,fulm9ation3 ,& hav+ by means ( ! ,animal 1 s intimately unit$ ) ! 1 z to be v h>dly sep>able1 b yet by ! =ce ( ! ,fulm5 be+ fa9 to leave x1 he 9 8 flight takes ! ,he>t ( along ) him1 & br+s x ov] 9 ! =m ( a purple ,sublimate1 :i* ) ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol 7b mu* bett] by means ( ! univ]sal ,coagulator7 may easily be fix$ into a ,t9cture4 ,?is ?r[+ ( ! ,animal ,coals ^u ! ,nitre1 ?\ mu/ cont9ue till all ?y ,coals be consum$1 & s ?\ wilt obta9 a impregnat$ & t+$ ) ! ,s\l ( 1 & ! rema9s ( a :ite ,col\r1 be+ disanimat$ by ! ,nitre4 ,n4 ,b4 ,z (t z y ca/ a piece ( y\r ,coals into ! ,vessel :]e ! ,nitre 9 ,flux is1 y mu/ imm$iately clap on ! ,head aga91 t ! may n fly away1 b be caught !re94 ,= ! said is a great ,treasure1 & may easily be fix$ into a fusible ,t9cture4 ,?us y h ! :ole ,process1 h[ by means ( ,animal sup]fluities ,i h h&l$ ) 1 & :at ha? be5 ! ,success ( x3 ,he :o %all v5ture to set ^u ?is ,"w & f9i% x1 w f9d mu* m ?an ,i dur/ set d[n "h4 ,! ne>e/ & easie/ way to fix ^! ,sol>1 ,m]curial ,animal ,coals into a ,t9cture1 accord+ to my ,judgm5t is1 ,fir/ to fix ! said ,coals1 by means ( a ,fixative ,sal ,mirabile3 ,or else1 to mix !m ) a ,volatiliz+ ,sal ,mirabile1 & by ,retort di/il f !m a good graduat+ ,wat]2 we may also add to ^! ,animal ,coals su* a ,fixative wat]1 z is employ$ to kill & fix ! wat*ful ,dragon or ,basilisk4 ,e "o may *oose ( ^! sev]al ways1 :at please? be/3 ,& if any ?+ by reason ( ! %ortness ( "t ha? be5 omitt$ "h1 ! same w be discov]$ to ! ,laborator 9 8 ,"w1 if ,god does n h9d] x1 ^: ,bless+ is all 9 all4 ,?omas ,aqu9as _h ! ,art 9 tw5ty f\r h\rs "t1 to prep>e an univ]sal ,m$ic9e f natural ,sup]fluities alone1 )\t any ,addition ( or 1 )\t ,*>ges1 ,lab\r or ,tr\ble1 )\t break+ ( ,glasses1 & )\t tak+ 9 any loa?some ,smells4 ,s likewise ,avic5na1 ,alb]tus ,magnus1 ,rhasis1 ,petrus ,bonus1 ,joannes ,lanc9ius ,rupescissa1 _h a mu* ne>] & %ort] way1 ?an "h we h describ$1 z appe>s abundantly by _! ,writ+s4 ,^! ,au?ors took _! ,subject & putrifi$ x 9 ,horse-dung1 & !n ) ! ,elem5t ( ,fire1 !y fix$ ! ) ! into a ,t9cture1 9 :i* ,lab\r !y 7 mu* tr\bl$ ) ! loa?some smell ( ! ,matt]4 ,mori5us tells u1 t ! ,matt] :5 9 ,putrefaction1 s5ds =? a /9ck l to t :i* proce$s f ,graves1 = inde$ !re is no?+ 9 ,man1 :i* do? n /9k extreamly1 :5 br\ght to ,solution or ,putrefaction4 ,:5 we dissolve ^! ,animal ,matt]s ) ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ?is /9k is n s great1 z :5 !y are dissolv$ ) ,aqua ,=tis1 ! same also may be said ( ,_s ( ,salt1 :5 1 & ,wool are dissolv$ 9 ! same1 & besides do? m ,volatilize ! 9 ord] to ,sublimation1 or ,fulm9ation ?an ,aqua ,=tis do?4 ,if in/ead ( ! ,common we take a ( = ?is ,"w1 x w 9 ,fulm9ation c>ry m ( ! ,t9cture ( ov]1 & ! purple ,fl[]s proce$+ !nce1 are mu* m readily fix$ by ! univ]sal ,coagulator1 ?an ^? t are made ) ! ,common 4 ,:at ?is univ]sal ,coagulator is1 ,i h else:]e decl>$1 ! great use ( x is v evid5t1 9 t volatile ,t9ctures c h>dly be fix$ )\t x3 ,= ?is ,coagulator makes all volatile ,corrosive ,metall9e ,spirits fix s z to be able to endure ! ,fire1 :i* )\t x require a long "t4 ,& !re=e1 he :o do? n "k x1 or ! use ( x1 mu/ ne$s f9d ! fix+ ( volatile ,spirits v t$i\s & tr\blesome1 :]eas ^? t "k ! use ( x1 may p]=m m z to ! fix+ ( ,t9ctures 9 ?ree days "t1 ?an o!rs )\t x c d 9 a :ole ,ye>4 ,= !re is no?+ 9 ,nature s ,volatile1 :i* ?is ,coagulator do? n fix1 z ,turba te/ifies1 say+ t if ,god _h n creat$ our ,sal ,armoniack1 all ,*ymical ,lab\r w\ld be 9 va94 ,:i* inde$ is ! v ,tru?3 ,= )\t a good ,sal ,armoniack x is impossible to extract ! ,t9ctures f ,metals & ,/ones1 or to purifie & subtilize !m to ! highe/ ,degree2 & )\t prece$+ ,subtiliz+1 !re c be no +ress into compact ,bodies3 ,= ! m t any ,t9cture is ,subtiliz'd & ,volatiliz'd1 ! m readily1 aft] ,fixation1 do? x ent] all h>d & compact ,bodies4 ,:]e=e if ,god _h n creat$ ?is ,coagulator1 ^! volatile ,t9ctures1 h[ high soev] !y might be 9 ,col\r1 w\ld be ( no use = ! ,transmutation ( ,metals4 ,?us we f9d1 t 9 ,al*imy ^! two pr9cipal ,keys are extremely necess>y3 ,! fir/ op5s1 makes ,volatile1 & ,purifies & gives ,+ress2 ! o!r b9ds & fixe? ! ,volatile1 s z to make x endure ! ,fire1 )\t :i* ,fixation all ,volatilization is 9 va94 ,o ! ,pa9s t ,i h =m]ly tak5 = to fix 1 1 & o!r su* l ,volatile ,metall9e ,spirits1 :]eas n[ x is mo/ easie = me to d all ?is1 & mu* m1 ) ! help ( my univ]sal ,coagulator1 ! k & discov]y ( :i* mu/ be fet*$ f ! ,pr9cipal ,ag5t1 or secret ,fire ( ! ,wise ,m54 ,i _c ^u ?is occasion pass by discov]+ ano!r ,prop]ty t is f\nd 9 our ,animal ,subject1 viz4 t x c 9 "o di/illation resolve all ,metals1 none except$1 into a runn+ ,m]cury1 :i* is a ?+ v wond]ful1 t fixt ,gold & ,silv] %\ld be s easily r$ucible to ,volatile ,m]cury1 see+ _! ,bodies are by nature kept 9 su* /rong b&s4 ,( :i* ,r$uction ( ,metals to quick ,m]cury1 no ,p]son ha? writ m cle>ly ?an ,basil ,val5t9e4 ,! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s h inde$ writ mu* conc]n+ ! volatiliz+ ( fixt ,metals1 b did nev] decl>e1 t1 by ?is ,volatilization1 !y und]/ood a r$uction ( !m to runn+ ,m]cury1 = :i* reason ?is ,art also ha? be5 s little kn[n4 ,! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s h recomm5d$ ?is volatiliz+ & fix+ ( ,metals to u 9 ^! foll[+ ,v]ses4 ,fixum si solvas1 faciasque vol>e solutum1 ,et volucrem figas1 faciet te viv]e tutum4 ,dissolve ! fixt1 & make x !n to fly1 ,& fix ! ,fl$ge1 & ?\ %alt dwell on high4 ,) ^! few words ! ,philosoph]s h decl>$ _! :ole ,"w1 b )\t any fur!r expla9+ ( !m2 s t ! mann] ( comp5di\sly volatiliz+ & fix+ ( ,metals has be5 left 9 ! d>k4 ,b because ! end ( ?is wick$ ,_w draws nigh1 ,god is pleas$ to reveal ^! ,secrets to "s ( 8 ,*os51 :i* ,tal5t m]cifully be/[$ ^u me1 t ,i might n be guilty ( conceal+1 ,i h 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many at l>ge set d[n ! way to ,meliorate ! mean] ,metals1 ) ! help ( ,animal ,salt ,spirits1 & t s pla9ly1 t e "o may und]/& x1 & ! ,poor 7if !y w put _! h&s to ! ,"w7 may h abundantly :]e) to ma9ta9 !mselves4 ,moreov] ^! ,sup]fluities ( ,nature are endu$ ) ?is p[] & prop]ty1 t 9 "o days "t !y c de/roy fixt ,gold1 t resi/s all ! ,elem5ts1 s z to be no m ,sol1 b w suff] x self to be melt$ into a gre5 fusible ,/one1 :i* is ( wond]ful =ce & virtue 9 all ,metallick ,op]ations1 ( :i* x is n ne$ful to speak m at pres5t4 ,if ,god ?9ks fit to be/[ ?is ,gre5 ,/one ^u !e1 he w n suff] !e to be ignorant :at use may be made ( x4 ,i _c1 ^u ?is occasion1 b communicate some?+ t is v wond]ful4 ,z ,i 0 on a "t melt+ "s ( ?is ,gre5 ,/one 9 a ,crucible1 x happ5$ to run ?r\gh ! ,crucible into ! ,furnace1 :]e "s ,silv] 0 run out a little be=e1 ) :i* ! ,gre5 ,lion joyn'd himself2 & :5 ,i came by fusion to sep>ate my ,luna f ! ,gre5 ,sol ,/one1 or my de/roy$ ,sol1 ,i f\nd t my ,gre5 ,/one _h nev] be5 ?r\ghly unit$ ) my ,luna1 ! ,/one cont9u+ /ill gre5 )\t any ! lea/ alt]ation1 b my ,luna 0 become black & brittle l ,antimony1 & w5t away ^u ! ,cupel4 ,n[1 :at m wond]ful *ange c be imag9'd ?an to see :ite fixt ,luna *ang$ into black volatile ,lead8 ,^u occasion ( ?is wond]ful ,transmutation "o ( ! ,philosoph]s cries out1 z /ruck ) admiration2 ,nunquid ,natura ,retrograda8 ,:at is ,nature !n turn'd ,retrograde8 ,m9d well ?is po9t1 consid] ( x1 & y w discov] wond]s2 = :5 ,sol is s f> de/roy$ z to be no long] ,sol1 !n ! greate/ wond]s may be accompli%'d by x4 ,yet "k1 t x is no easie matt] s to de/roy ,sol1 t x %all be ,sol no m2 ! ,anci5t ,philosoph]s unanim\sly decl>+1 ?an x is easi] to make ,gold1 ?an to de/roy x4 ,n4 ,b4 ,?is ,gre5 ,gold-,/one be+ kept = "s "t 9 ! ,fire1 becomes *ang$ to a r$ col\r1 :i* is also ( great use1 he :o desires to "k m ( x1 may seek = x1 z my self & o!rs h be5 fa9 to d4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,salt ( ! great] ,_w 7,i mean ,common ,salt7 *ange? ! ,metals t lie 9 x = a long "t1 into a h>d ,/one1 z appe>s f ?is in/ance2 ,"s ,fi%]m5 "h 9 ,holl&1 lately took up f ! bottom ( ! ,sea "s ,blocks ( ,engli% ,t91 ^: outside 0 turn'd to p]fect ,/one1 ! inmo/ "p ( !m /ill rema9+ ,t92 ,:o kn[s1 h[ _m hundr$ ye>s ?is ,t9 _h la9 at ! bottom ( ! ,sea1 be=e ?is *ange 0 made2 b if ! ,sea ,salt ( ! great] ,_w c p]=m ?is 9 a long "t1 ! ,sea ,salt ( ! less] ,_w c de/roy ,metals 9 a v %ort "t1 = our ,animal ,salt c d m 9 a few h\rs "t1 ?an ! ,sea ,salt ( ! ,macrocosme c d 9 an #ajj ye>s4 ,:]e=e ,i recomm5d to ! ,lov]s ( ?is ,art to /udy ! nature ( ,salts & _! use1 if !y int5d to p]=m any ?+ ,extraord9>y ei!r 9 ,physick or ,al*imy4 ,n4 ,b4 ,! ,salt ( ! ,microcosme ha? also ?is prop]ty1 t :5 x is put into ,aqua ,=tis x n only dissolves ,sol b ,luna also1 & is an excell5t way to extract ! ,gold & ,silv] t is 9 ,s& & ,/ones1 conc]n+ :i* ,extraction ,i treat at l>ge 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,n4 ,b4 ,ano!r virtue ( ?is ,microcosmical ,salt is1 t x extracts ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 & leaves ! ,body !re( :ite4 ,& if we aft]w>ds take ?is impregnate ,salt1 & extract ! ,t9cture ( ,gold f x ) ,_s ( ,w9e1 & burn away ! said ,_s "u a ,refrig]atory ,helm or ,head1 !n ! ,cele/ial ,salt1 or ! ,wat] ( ,life ( ! ,philosoph]s1 w be convey$ into ! ,glass ,receiv]s1 & is v sweet & pleasant1 b )al s subtil & volatile1 t ! ,air attracts & snat*e? x away1 if x be n imm$iately p\r'd out ( ! recipi5ts1 & c>efully kept 9 a close /opt ,glass4 ,n4 ,b4 ,at ! bottom ( ! ,cup or ,di% :]e9 ! ,_s ( ,w9e1 impregnate ) ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 ha? be5 k9dl$ & burnt away1 y w f9d ! ,t9cture ( ,gold 9 ! =m ( a ,blood-r$1 pleasant1 fragrant1 ,aromatical ,oil1 :i* is true liv+ ,sol1 & nev] /&s /ill1 b is 9 cont9ual motion1 p]petually *ang+ f "o =m to ano!r4 ,9 a ^w1 x is ! true liv+ ,sol ( ! ,philosoph]s1 :i* by ,art is made ( ,common ,gold1 t is dead1 :i* ,liv+ ,philosophick ,gold1 fragrant ,dragons ,blood1 ,incombu/ible ,oil1 & true ,potable ,gold is )\t d\bt ! highe/ ,m$ic9 t is 9 ! ,_w4 ,n4 ,b4 ,9 ! =esaid mann] we may also extract ! ,t9ctures f ,m>s & ,v5us1 z also f ,antimony & ,sulphur1 & ) ! assi/ance ( ! flame ( ,_s ( ,w9e maturate !m into mo/ lovely1 fragrant1 incombu/ible ,t9ctures4 ,= by means ( our ,microcosmical ,salt all ,metals & ,m9]als may be r$uc'd to ,potability1 )\t ! help ( any ,corrosive1 9 :i* /ate !y are ! mo/ p[]ful ,m$icam5ts imag9able1 to :i* ! v be/ ,rem$ies ( ! ,gal5i/s are n 9 ! lea/ to be comp>$4 ,b no ,man ev] atta9$ ^! ,secrets t 0 afraid to smut 8 ,h&s ) ,coals1 or t 0 n e>ne/ 9 8 ,pray]s to ,god = ! discov]y ( ^! wond]s2 _! ,silk ,clo!s1 ,velvet ,coats1 ,artificial ,cant1 & va9 ,ari/otelical ,philosophy1 _c produce any %ell effects1 b ! ,fire alone :i* is ! effect] & display] ( ,wond]s4 ,:]e=e no ,man c come to be a true ,philosoph] save only by ,fire1 :i* alone ha? ! p[] to remove t :i* is evil1 & to manife/ & br+ to light ! inw>d conceal$ ,good1 :i* is true 9 an ,e>?ly z well z ,heav5ly s5se4 ,i repeat x once m1 t he1 :o do? n "k ,fire1 & its hidd5 ,div9e ,virtue & ,op]ation1 is a pitiful ,philosoph]1 & do? n at all des]ve t ,title1 = ! ,light is hid f him1 & consequ5tly all ,nature appe>s vail'd & d>k to him2 :i* matt] ,i h treat$ ( at l>ge 9 my ,cele/ial & ,t]re/rial ,purgatory4 ,besides all t ha? be5 said already1 _m o!r great1 yea incr$ible1 ?+s may be p]=m$ ) ! help ( ,animal ,excrem5ts & ,sup]fluities1 & 9 p>ticul> ! extraction ( ,silv] & ,gold out ( ,s&1 ,/one & ,poor ,o>1 t is n wor? ! melt+1 z %all be at l>ge decl>$ 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( my ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many4 ,x may be said ) tru?1 t nev] yet did any ,man f9d out all ! ,virtues t are conta9$ 9 !fts ,sup]fluities ( ,nature1 !y be+ inde$ great] ?an c be believ$1 :i* is ! reason1 :y ! ,philosoph]s w\ld nev] call ^! contemptible & loa?som ,subjects by _! own names1 b h cov]$ & conceal$ !m "u ,metaphors & ,allegories1 t ! great secrets conta9$ 9 !m might n be pro/itut$ to ! ,pr\d unwor?y ,_w4 ,i d int5d1 ,god will+1 ) ! fir/ occasion to treat m at l>ge conc]n+ ! nature & use ( ^! ,animal ,sup]fluities 9 ! ,sev5? ,"p ( ! ,prosp]ity ( ,g]many1 :]e ,i %all1 among/ o!r ?+s1 demon/rate1 t ^! ,sup]fluities ( ,nature are n only able to exalt ,sol & ,luna 9 _! col\rs1 b also to augm5t !m to inf9ity 9 quantity & quality2 ,i %all also pla9ly discov] ! way1 h[ f ,s& & ,/one & ! meane/ ( ,metals1 ,gold & ,silv] may be extract$1 s t e "o1 t is b little acqua9t$ ) ! manag+ ( ,fire1 may1 ) little *>ges 9 8 own ,h\se1 ent]ta9 & keep go+ a pr(itable & ri* ,m9e ( ,gold & ,silv]1 = ! com=table support ( himself & family1 to :i* ,god be pleas$ to grant 8 ,grace & ,bless+4 ,am54 ,,! ,,index4 ,9 :i* ,p1 ) ! ,addition ( #a1 #b1 or #c1 signifies ! fir/1 second1 or ?ird ,"p2 a ! fir/ ,column ( ! ,page1 b ! ,second ,column2 & :]e nei!r a nor b occurs to ! numb] ( ! page1 ! matt] is obvi\s 9 t page by ! ,cont5ts1 or o!rwise by ! matt] be+ treat$ ( 9 all1 or ! greate/ "p ( ! page4 ,a ,acetum ( ,philosoph]s1 l to _! ,sal-,armoniak1 bo? hav+ _! rise f ,common ,salt1 ,"p #c4 page #cc4 b4 ,adam br\ght ! fir/ matt] ( ! ,philosoph]'s ,/one out ( ,p>adise1 & aga9 c>ri$ x to 8 ,grave1 ,p4 #b4 #gb4 b4 ,div]s p>ticul> ,transmutations ( ,metals1 by ! help ( ?is ,microcosmical subject1 #gd4 b4 ,air h9d]e? ! fixation ( any subject by ! fire1 ,p4 #a4 #bjj4 a4 ,al*ymy :at1 its ,ag5ts are ,fire & ,salt1 ,p4 #b4 ,p4 #a4 #daj4 ,alcahe/ corrects all poyson\s ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 ,p4 #a4 #ajh4 ,its ,v]tues 9 ,metallicks1 #aaj4 ,its ,prep>ation1 #aec4 ,its ,use1 #aec4 #afc4 ,x dissolves all ,/ones1 & ev5 ! v ,glasses 9 :i* ,solutions are made1 ,p4 #b4 #ajb4 b4 ,allom its moi/ fire to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 b4 ,amb] to purifie by di/illation1 & aga9 to congeal x into a transp>5t h>d lump1 ,p4 #b4 #fd4 a4 ,p4 #a4 #gc4 a4 ,anim ( ,vegetables comm5d$ to ,physicians1 ,p4 #a4 #aia4 a4 be+ conjoyn$ ) ! ,anim ( ,m9]als1 are an excell5t ,m$ic9e1 ibid4 ,!y are ! ,rays ( ! ,sun coagulat$1 ibid4 ,anima ( ,antimony & ,gold1 rubefie ,lune1 & make x a ,t9cture1 ,p4 #b4 #fi4 a4 ,anima ( ,gold to extract1 ,p4 #a4 #bjd4 b4 ,animals poyson\s to prep>e into good ,m$ic9es by ! ,univ]sal ,m5/ruum1 ,p4 #b4 #ig4 #aja4 ,antidote aga9/ ,poyson1 ,p4 #b4 #bc4 ,antimony well prep>$ is nev] giv5 9 va91 ,p4 #a4 #db4 a4 ,h[ to prep>e x to purge onely d[nw>d1 ibid4 ,its sup]flu\s ,sulphur to sep>ate1 #gh4 ,antimony by long dige/ion1 mu* ( x become? ,gold1 #dc4 b4 ,antimonial ,w9e or ,be] to prep>e ( excell5t ,v]tues1 ,p4 #a4 #db4 b4 #dc4 a4 ,antimonial ,cup1 its ,prep>ation & ,use1 #ib1 #ic4 ,antimonial ,fl[]s1 ,emetick & ,diaphoretick to prep>e1 #h4 a4 #aje4 ,a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e prep>$ ( !m1 #ajf4 ,its ,v]tues1 ,use & ,dose1 #ajg4 ,antimonial ,fl[]s h[ r$uc$ into ,regulus ) its ,uses1 #aaj1 #aaa4 ,antimonial ,clyssus to prep>e1 #bif4 ,regulus ( ,antimony to prep>e1 #gh4 a4 ,antimony r$uc$ into a r$ ,oyl or ,panaca )\t di/illation1 #dd4 a4 ,antimony or ,sulphur s to rip5 t !y may acquire ,od\rs l ,vegitables1 #ea4 ,antimony conta9s mu* spiritual ,gold1 ,p4 #c4 #dc4 b4 ,antimonial ,sulphur to sep>ate f its ,m]cury1 & to make its ,m]cury into a ,panaca = ! cur+ ( all diseases1 ,p4 #b4 #bh4 ,antimonial ,purge 9 all griev\s diseases1 to prep>e1 #ei4 ,antimonial ,panaca1 its ,prep>ation & ,use1 #ajg4 a4 ,hi/ory ( a wond]full ,cure wr\ght by x ^u a ,*ild1 #aji4 b4 ,x is a true ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,scurvy bo? by ,sea & ,l&1 #aaj4 b4 ,a ,*yrurgeon on ,%ip-bo>d or 9 a ,camp may cure & pres]ve m ,m5 ) "o s+le ,ounce ( ?is ,panaca ?an ) a l>ge ,*e/ ( ,common ,m$ic9es1 ibid4 ,gold5 ,panaca ( ,antimony h[ prep>$1 #acc4 b4 ,( ,antimony & ,silv]1 a good ,m$ic9e to prep>e1 ibid4 ,antimony1 ,arsnick1 & ,orpim5t1 z also ! ,sulphur ( ,vegitables to fix by ,lutum ,sapi5ti1 #afg4 ,antimonial ,emeticks1 to make "w d[nw>ds onely1 ,p4 #c4 #fe4 b4 ,apoplexy cur$ by ! volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol1 ,p4 #a4 #ag4 b4 ,aqua ,=tis to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bi4 a4 ,x diff]s little or no?+ f ,_s ( ,nit]1 #bi4 b4 ,aqua ,regia to prep>e1 #bc4 b4 ,aqua ,=tis & ,aqua ,regis to prep>e 9 pl5ty = ! dissolv+ ( ,metals1 ,p4 #b4 #ac1 #ad4 #ff4 a4 ,p4 #a4 #dbe1 #dbf4 ,aqua ,=tis at "o di/illation transmutes half its weight ( ,common ,salt into ,salt-pet]1 ,p4 #a4 #dae4 b4 ,a ,gold5 ,aqua ,vit to prep>e1 ! l nev] describ$ by any1 ,p4 #b4 #aej4 ,aqua ,saltab]is ( ,p>acelsus fixe? & rubefie? all :ite ,m]curies1 #aij4 b4 ,helmont err$ 9 tak+ x to be ! wat] ( ,:ites ( ,eggs1 ibid4 ,arcanums to discov] is v injuri\s1 #adh1 #aij4 ,arsnick & ,orpim5t to fix1 #afb4 ,:5 fix$ !y t+e ,copp] :ite l ,silv]1 ibid4 ,arsnick its nitr\s ,_s to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #cj4 ,x graduate? ,copp] :ite z ,silv]1 & malleable1 ibid4 ,ars5ical quality tak5 away f ,m9]al ,oyls by ,_s ( ,salt1 ,p4 #b4 #aeb4 a4 ,arms & ,arm\r to pres]ve f ,ru/1 ,p4 #a4 #ahb4 ,( ,arsnick1 #cai1 #cbj4 ,artific]s1 z ,engrav]s1 ,pa9t]s1 ,dy]s1 ,/atu>ies1 & _m o!rs1 may be b5efit$ by ! ,au?\r's ,lab\rs1 #afe4 a4 ,! ,a/ral ,beams p5etrate to ! ,c5t] ( ! ,e>?1 & :at !y op]ate1 #aag4 ,h[ !y beget ! ,c5tral ,fire ( ! ,e>?1 #aai4 b4 ,a/rums ( ! ,metals1 :at1 #cfg4 b4 ,aurum ,diaphoreticum to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #che4 ,its ,use & ,v]tues1 #chf4 a4 ,aurum ,fulm9ans to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bc4 b4 ,be+ fir$ ^u a ,plate ( ,metal1 t+e? x s t x w abide ! ,t\*-/one1 #ge4 b4 ,h[ to take away its fulm9at+ quality1 #daf4 b4 ,p4 #b4 #ci4 ,aurum ,mosaicum or ,musicum to prep>e = ,limn]s1 ,p4 #b4 #fh4 ,aurum ,potabile1 its ,prep>ation1 ,v]tues1 & ,use1 ,p4 #a4 #ig1 #ih1 #ii4 ,! ,au?\r's :ite ,aurum ,potabile exce$s ! =m]1 ,p4 #b4 #acc4 a4 ,h[ prep>$1 ibid4 b4 ,p4 #a4 #bai4 ,8 ,def5ce ( 8 true ,aurum ,potabile1 ,p4 #a4 #bdc1 #bdd4 ,its ,nature1 ,=m1 ,prop]ties1 & admirable ,v]tues1 #bjh4 ,exp]im5t ( its p[] 9 promot+ ! gr[? ( ,vegitables1 #bji4 ,description ( its outw>d =m1 #baa4 b4 ,x transmutes ,common ,m]cury1 & o!r ,metals1 into ,gold bo? by ! dry & wet way1 #baa1 #bab4 ,x t+e? ,s& into ,gold1 #baf4 b4 ,its ,v]tues & ,use 9 ,m$ic9e1 #bac1 #bah4 b4 ,x ,gilde? ,silv] by ! help ( ,arg5tuive1 #bde4 a4 ,x *ange? ,m]cury sublimate into a ,r$ ,p[d]1 g5tly purgative & ,diaphoretick1 #bdc4 b4 ,h[ ) ,aurum ,potabile to make a ,ruby or ,hyac9?1 ,p4 #a4 #bag4 b4 ,h[ to *ange ! ,col\r ( ?is ,aurum ,potabile f :ite to r$1 #bbj4 ,ano!r ,aurum ,potabile to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 #afg4 ,! ,au?\r 0 s r5ovat$ 9 8 old ,age1 z to h new black curl'd ,hair1 by ! tak+ a small quantity ( a c]ta9 ,t9cture1 ,p4 #b4 #bjd4 a4 ,he compla9s t 8 ,writ+s & ,secrets br\ght him _m tr\bles1 ,p4 #a4 #agj4 b4 #agb4 b4 ,he nev] ga9$ "o half-p5y by 8 ,writ+s1 ,p4 #b4 #ahf4 a4 ,he ha? borr[$ no?+ f o!r ,writ]s1 b ha? atta9$ all 8 ,secrets by 8 own ,lab\rs1 #ga4 a4 ,he wa/$ "s p\nds ( ,gold unpr(itably 9 8 y\ng] ye>s1 9 seek+ = a ,t9cture1 & f9d+ a saf] way = o!rs1 ,p4 #c4 #ab4 a4 ,he 0 wrong$ by 8 ,s]vants & ,c\rti]s1 ,p4 #b4 #adh4 b4 ,! ,au?\r's op9ion t ! ,/one ( ,philosoph]s may be made ( ,common ,salt1 ,p4 #a4 #bfi4 a4 ,he s[$ ,gra9 9 b>e ,s&1 & _h x soon] ripe1 ?an ! same s[$ 9 good ,e>?1 #chh4 a4 ,he _h a ,pat5t f ! ,/ates ( ,holl& = ! improv+ ( b>r5 ,l&1 ibid4 ,he lam5ts 8 be+ too lib]al 9 ! communicat+ ( ,secrets1 #bbc4 a4 ,8 be+ ,calumniat$1 ha? be5 ! occasion ( 8 m op5 publi%+ ( 8 ,secrets1 #baj4 b4 ,! ,au?\r's acc\nt 9 :at ord] he publi%$ _m ( 8 ,works1 #bdh4 a4 ,( ,azo? & ,laton1 or ! ,ag5t & ,pati5t ( ,philosoph]s1 ,p4 #a4 #cif4 ,! ,au?\r atta9+ to ! k ( ?is ,ag5t or ,secret ,fire ( ! ,wise1 laid aside ,furnaces1 ,glasses1 & ,coals1 ,p4 #c4 #fa4 a4 #fb4 ,b ,bak]s or ,brew]s1 h[ !y may supply ! want ( ,ye/ or ,b>m1 ,p4 #a4 #ahb4 ,a ,m9]al ,balsam ( ,sulphur ( exce$+ great ,v]tues1 ,p4 #b4 #abf4 b4 ,balsam ( ,roses1 & o!r ,vegitables1 consi/+ ( _! ?ree ,pr9ciples purifi$ & aga9 conjoyn$1 ,p4 #a4 #fj1 #fa4 a4 ,b>r5ness 9 ,m5 or ,wom5 to cure1 ,p4 #a4 #bff4 a4 #bfg4 b4 ,ba?s ( ,common wat]1 #fc4 ,( ,sulphur1 #fe4 ,( ! ,dry ,ba? or ,sweat+ ,*air1 ibid4 ,:5ce ! heat ( natural hot ,ba?s arise?1 ,p4 #b4 #aad4 b4 ,an efficaci\s ,ba? = ! cur+ ( _m diseases1 ,p4 #a4 #ahi4 b4 ,( ! ,beetle or ,sc>abu1 ! horn$ & ,bull-l1 also ! r\nd or ,globul>1 _! ,signature1 ,prop]ties1 & ,m$ic9al ,v]tues1 #id4 ,h5s fe$+ on ! gray ,beetles lay fa/] ?an ^? :i* are f$ ) ,corn1 ,p4 #b4 #ie4 b4 ,bezo>dicum ,m9]ale to prep>e1 ) its ,v]tues1 ,p4 #a4 #h4 b4 ,be]1 ,ale1 ,w9e1 or ,me!gl91 to /r5g!n1 #aei4 ,be+ s[r to recov] !m1 & r5d] !m dr9kable1 #aei1 #ahb4 ,to pres]ve !m 9 ,summ] f ! fret1 #bhf4 a4 ,be] to make ) ,honey1 :i* w keep t5 or tw5ty ye>s1 #bhf4 a4 ,be] or ,ale may be made 9 ! hotte/ ,climates1 or ,wea!r1 ( ,conc5trat$ ,corn1 :]e ,wat] & ,hops are at h&1 ,p4 #a4 #cje4 a4 ,! ,excell5cy ( ,be] s brew$1 beyond ! ,common1 ibid4 b4 ,birds s to intoxicate t !y may be tak5 ) ones h&1 ,p4 #b4 #aed4 a4 ,birdlime s to prep>e1 z n to be alt]$ by heat or cold1 ,p4 #a4 #ahb4 ,ble$+ immod]ate ( any k9d1 to /op1 ,p4 #b4 #adi4 a4 ,blood-lett+ n available 9 cur+ ( root$ & /ubborn diseases1 ,p4 #a4 #bde4 a4 ,borax1 its ,wat] turns ,lead into ,quick-silv]1 ,p4 #a4 #bcf4 a4 ,a ,delicate ,bread to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 #eh4 b4 ,butt] to make by ! help ( ,_s ( ,salt1 :i* w keep long good1 ,p4 #a4 #chj4 a4 ,br&y to di/ill f ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 #bib4 b4 ,to make ,br&y ( all sorts ( ,corn1 & to give x a reli% l t made ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 #aeh1 #aei1 #aff4 b4 ,c ,cab9et-mak]s may make ,pe>-tree or ,*]ry-tree to be l ,ebony1 ,p4 #a4 #ahj4 ,excell5t ,*eese l ,p>masan to make by ! help ( ! ,_s ( ,salt1 ,p4 #a4 #cfd4 b4 #cgi4 b4 ,to kill ,worms1 & prev5t holes 9 ,*eese1 #chj4 a4 ,*ildr5s be+ gaul$ ) _! ,ur9e1 to help1 #ac4 a4 ,*ry/al to t+e ) v>i\s ,col\rs l preti\s ,/ones1 ,p4 #b4 #fe4 a4 ,p4 #c4 #ef4 a4 ,*ry/als to dissolve 9 a c]ta9 ,m5/ruum1 ) _! ,v]tues1 ,p4 #a4 #bdh4 a4 ,p4 #c4 #ee4 b4 ,*ry/als or ,cream ( ,t>t> to prep>e1 #ch4 b4 ,an ,elegant ,c9ab] graduat+ ,lune into ,sol1 ,p4 #a4 #cgd4 b4 ,n4,b4 ,collick to ease1 #dj4 b4 #ed4 ,to ,col\r ,hair1 ,bones1 ,fea!rs1 c4 br[n or black1 #dj4 a4 ,col\rs = ,pa9t]s1 z ,ultram>9e1 blue ,smalt1 ,sc>let ,lacca1 ,v5ice ,c]uss1 c4 to prep>e1 #agi4 ,smalt to make1 z beautifull z ,ultram>9e1 ,p4 #b4 #fh4 a4 ,coals af=d a sweet ,m9]al ,oyl1 ,p4 #b4 #abe4 b4 #abf4 a4 ,h[ x is to be di/ill$ & rectifi$1 ibid4 ,x is equal to ! ,oyl ( ,pet]1 ibid4 ,! f\r ,complexions describ$1 ,p4 #a4 #chh4 a4 ,confection ( ,al*]mes ,m9]al1 to prep>e1 #chd4 ,copp] to extract & r5d] ,corporeal1 f su* poor ,o>s z w n defray ! *>ge ( melt+1 ,p4 #a4 #cbf1 #cbg4 ,p4 #b4 #ah4 ,p4 #a4 #bic1 #dbj1 #dbe4 ,copp] to transmute into ,v]digrease1 ,p4 #b4 #ah4 ,into o!r ,col\rs = ,pa9t+1 #af1 #gg4 a4 ,gold & ,silv] to sep>ate f ^? ,col\rs1 #ag4 ,copp] dissolv$ 9 ,aqua ,=tis mixt ) ,silv]1 ,iron1 or ,lapis ,calam9>is1 to r$uce & r5d] malleable1 #db4 ,copp] to make :ite z ,silv]1 & graduate into ,silv]1 yield+ ,gold1 ,p4 #b4 #fh4 b4 ,p4 #a4 #dai4 ,to graduate into ,gold by a ,cem5t1 ,p4 #b4 #fh4 ,p4 #c4 #ga4 ,a ,cordial to prep>e1 to be us$ 9 great & cont9ual diseases1 #aae4 ,corn ( all sorts1 h[ to be prep>$1 be=e its ,_s be di/ill$1 ,p4 #a4 #eg4 ,corn to conc5trate = ! mak+ bo? ,bread & ,dr9k on ,%ip-bo>d 9 cases ( necessity1 #bgg1 #bgh1 #bif1 #cjc4 ,corns ( ! feet to take away1 ,p4 #a4 #aha1 #bhh4 a4 ,corrosives1 z ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ,aqua ,=tis1 c4 to dulcifie1 #dje4 b4 ,p4 #b4 #fh4 ,crocus ,m>tis to prep>e1 ) its use1 #cbh4 a4 ,crucibles to make1 :i* w long endure ! fire1 ) ,lead1 #fi4 a4 #aii4 b4 ,p4 #a4 #ij4 ,d ,day & ,night1 ,light & ,d>kness1 :at1 ,p4 #b4 #hf4 b4 #hg4 a4 ,dea?1 :at x is1 #hf4 b4 ,decoctions ( ,h]bs ( no value 9 ,physick1 #aac4 a4 ,_! ,decoctions 9 ! ,alcahe/1 or firey wat]1 mu* to be e/eem$1 ibid4 b4 ,demogorgon p]fects all ,metals1 bo? )9 & )\t ! ,e>?1 & is ! secret ,fire or prop] ,ag5t ( ,philosoph]s1 #fi4 b4 ,x makes ,saturn h>d1 & :ite z ,lune1 z x becomes crude out ( ! ,e>?1 ibid4 ,x makes ,copp] :ite1 & h>d z ,/eel1 ibid4 ,x makes ,lune ?r\gh black1 & ,sol exce$+ h>d1 ibid4 ,x makes excell5t ,look+-glasses1 ibid4 ,demogorgon describ$1 ,p4 #c4 #eh4 a4 ,h[ ,dy]s may give su* a gr\nd to _! ,clo?1 t ! ,col\rs %all n be corrupt$ by ,air1 ,sun1 ,v9eg>1 ,ur9e1 c41 ,p4 #a4 #ahj4 ,dioclesian c\ld n ov]come ! ,egyptians till he _h caus$ all _! ,books to be burnt1 #ahe4 b4 ,to ,di/ill ,spices1 ,se$s1 ,roots1 ,h]bs1 ,fl[]s1 c4 by ! ?ird ,furnace1 #ei4 ,di/ill+ ,in/rum5t describ$ = ! pl5tifull mak+ ( acid ,spirits1 & ! easie extraction ( ,metals f _! ,o>s1 #dbi1 #dcj1 #dca4 ,a ,diuretick & ,nephretick extract1 ( excell5t ,v]tues1 ,p4 #aa4 #aab4 ,dr9k v l to ,w9e1 to make ( ,gra9 & ,fruits1 ,p4 #a4 #afg4 a4 ,dropsie cur$ by ! irr$ucible ,blood ( ,gold1 ,p4 #c4 #bh4 ,a ,dream may br+ a man k1 ,p4 #b4 #ade4 a4 ,m5 made ,drunk ) a v small quantity ( ! ,_s ( ,tobacco or ,h5bane1 #aed4 a4 ,drunk5ness to prev5t1 & its ,evils to cure1 ,p4 #a4 #bhi4 b4 ,dungs ( v>i\s use 9 ,physick1 ,p4 #a4 #bdh4 b4 ,dung fatt5s ! ,e>? onely by its nitr\s ,salt1 #afi4 a4 ,humane ,dung makes ,fl[]s gr[1 b gives !m an ill smell1 ,p4 #b4 #abe4 b4 ,humane ,dung to r5d] sweet & ,m$ic9al1 #aei4 b4 ,e ,e>!n ,vessels to ,glaze1 ,p4 #a4 pag4 #ib4 ,electu>y comp\nd$ ) ,_s ( ,salt1 its manifold v]tues1 #bhg4 a4 ,sep>ation ( ! ,elem5ts f ! ,*aos describ$1 #bee4 a4 ,elias ! ,arti/1 :at1 ,p4 #a4 #bbb4 a4 #cej4 a4 ,p4 #c4 #eb4 a4 ,elixir ,proprietatis to prep>e1 ) ! volatile ,_s ( ,m>s1 ,p4 #b4 #aeb4 b4 ,its use & manifold v]tues1 #aec4 ,x pres]ves bo? quick & dead1 ibid4 ,elixir ,proprietatis to prep>e ) ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 #agi4 b4 ,elixir ,proprietatis f> transc5d+ t ( ,p>acelsus or ,helmont1 ,p4 #c4 #eg4 b4 ,embroid]]s1 h[ !y may put durable ,col\rs ^u _! ,silk1 ,p4 #a4 #agi4 ,enamels or ,col\rs = ,glass1 to prep>e1 ibid4 ,enemies to repell or take ,captive )\t %$d+ ( blood1 #dca4 b4 #dcg4 b4 #dci4 ,engrav]s & ,/atu>ies ,tools to h>d51 ibid4 ,epilepsie or ,fall+-sickness1 to cure1 #af4 b4 #ag4 b4 #ba4 a4 #ej4 b4 #ec4 a4 #fc4 a4 #bfe4 b4 ,! cause ( ! ,epilepsie n kn[n1 #bch4 b4 ,epi/le to ! ,au?\r compla9+ ( 8 writ+ too op5ly1 ,p4 #a4 #dba4 ,eyes inflam$1 ! cure1 ,p4 #a4 #ac4 a4 #ci4 b4 #bcg4 a4 ,erysipelas1 ! cure1 #ej4 a4 #bhh4 a4 ,ess5ces ( ,vegitables to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 #hd4 ,ess5ce ( ,a%-keys1 an excell5t ,m$ic9e to dissolve ! ,/one1 #hh4 b4 ,ess5ce ( ,/4 ,john's ,wort1 cures ,w\nds1 ,bruises1 ,ob/ructions ( ,liv] & ,sple51 ibid4 ,ess5ces ( ,tobacco & ,h5bane1 heal diseases ( ! ,womb1 ibid4 ,ess5ce ( ,roses & ,c9amon1 a great refre%] ( a langui%+ nature1 ibid4 ,ess5ce ( ,w9e1 #ia4 a4 ,ess5ce ( ,pe>ls1 ,corals1 & ,/ones1 ,p4 #c4 #eg4 a4 ,extraction ( ,pe>ls1 ,corals1 ,crabs-eyes1 c41 ,p4 #a4 #dd4 ,extract ,vomitive1 #fa4 ,purg+1 #fb4 ,diaphoretick1 ibid4 ,diuretick1 ibid4 ,somnif]\s1 ibid4 ,cordial1 #fc4 ,odorif]\s1 ibid4 ,an ,extract ( ,corn ( light ,c>riage1 :i* may at any "t be made into ,be]1 or us$ in/ead ( ,bread1 #ahd4 ,f ,f>n]'s ,obligations to ! ,au?\r1 = ! keep+ ( ,secrets communicat$1 ,p4 #a4 #adi4 ,fev]s n to be cur$ by cool+ ,rem$ies1 #afg4 a4 ,fea!rs to dye ( any ,col\r1 con/ant & durable1 #ahj4 ,p4 #b4 #adi4 a4 ,! ,fea!rs ( ,eagles & ,doves to prep>e1 = volatiliz+ ,m5/ruums1 ,p4 #b4 #agj4 ,f]m5tation ( ! ,au?\rs new1 ,p4 #b4 #bai4 a4 ,( 8 ,secret ,f]m5t1 ibid4 ,fire common1 its ,excell5cy1 #aae4 a4 ,its k ! fir/ /ep to ! und]/&+ ( _m ,arcanums1 ibid4 ,fire to extract out ( any ,wood or ,h]b :atsoev]1 & r5d] x palpable & visible1 ,p4 #b4 #g4 ,fire to k9dle into a flame f two cle> ,liquors1 #b4 ,fire ( ! ,v9e to extract1 #h4 ,fire to extract & conc5trate out ( ,animals1 ibid4 ,fires ( ,salts conc5trat$ effect wond]s1 #ai4 ,_! p>ticul> ,m$ic9al uses1 #bc1 #bd4 ,!y c doe m mis*ief 9 ,w> ?an ,gun-p[d]1 #bag4 ,p4 #a4 #dca4 b4 #dcg4 b4 ,secret ,fire or ,ag5t-rip5+ ,metals1 #djj4 ,p4 #c4 #gg4 ,fires v>i\s & unhe>d-(1 ) _! ,uses1 ,p4 #b4 #baf1 #bag1 #bah4 ,p4 #c4 #fd4 ,! ,secret ,fire ( ! ,*aldeans1 ( :at prep>$1 ,p4 #b4 #fi4 a4 ,fire ( ! ,maccabees1 :at1 #aad4 b4 ,x joyns ,gold & ,silv]1 ,p4 #c4 #fd4 #h4 ,! ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 ,p4 #b4 #add4 b4 #bai4 ,x is call$ by ?ree ,names1 b is ei!r ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ,p4 #c4 #bj4 a4 or ,oyl ( ,vitriol coagulat$1 ,p4 #b4 #ahd4 b4 ,x totally fixe? ,m]cury into a ,r$ sweet ,t9cture )\t any dim9ution ( its weight1 #aic4 a4 ,! ,fire ( ,artephius drawe? out ! highe/ p[] or ,qu9tess5ce ( ,animals1 ,vegitables1 & ,m9]als1 )\t common ,fire1 ,furnaces1 or ,glasses1 & )\t ,lab\r & ,co/1 ,p4 #c4 #dh4 a4 ,its ,prep>ation1 #fb4 ,a ,purgatory ,fire :i* sweet5s & purifies all ,vegitable1 ,animal1 & ,m9]al ,subjects1 ,p4 #b4 #aei4 ,! ?ree ,pr9cipal ,fires enable a ,physician to prep>e v>iety ( ,excell5t ,m$ic9es aga9/ all diseases1 #afj4 b4 ,m9]al ,fires to ext+ui% by ! ,vegitable1 & _! corrosiv5ess conv]t$ into sweetness1 #aeh4 ,g ,gal5i/s err 9 _! adm9i/r+ ,gold & preti\s ,/ones1 ,p4 #b4 #aih4 b4 #aii4 a4 ,gangr5e cur$ by ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 ,p4 #a4 #ej4 a4 ,g>d5s1 or ,or*>ds to keep out ,de]1 ,sw9e or wild ,bea/s1 #aib4 a4 ,to rid !m ( ,worms & o!r ,insects1 #aha4 ,to prev5t ,spid]s & o!r ,insects f creep+ up ,fruit-trees1 #i4 b4 #aib4 a4 ,gems or preti\s ,/ones to am5d _! ,col\rs1 ,p4 #c4 #ej4 a4 ,gems or ,artificial ,/ones to make ( v>i\s ,col\rs1 ,p4 #a4 #hb1 #hc4 #dab1 #dac4 a4 ,a ,ruby or ,em]ald1 #bdh4 b4 or ,hyac9?1 #bag4 b4 ,granats to *ange into ,rubies & pale ,hyac9?s1 & o!r :ite ,/ones to exalt 9 _! ,col\r1 ,p4 #b4 #bab4 b4 ,glassy ,col\r to prep>e l ! ,indian ,porcellan1 ,p4 #a4 #ahj4 ,glass ( ,copp] r$1 fit = ! t++ or pa9t+ ( ,glass1 #ace4 ,glass ( ,antimony to prep>e easily1 #ad4 a4 ,glass ( ,lead = ! flux+ ( ,t9 ,a%es1 to prep>e1 #ci4 #aab4 ,glass is ! ,philosoph]s ,lutum ,sapi5ti1 ,p4 #b4 #afg4 a4 ,glasses to gild durably ) ! ,col\r ( ,silv]1 ,p4 #a4 #cia4 b4 ,glasses to hold volatile & subtile ,spirits1 #hg4 ,! way ( gr9d+ ,glass-/opp]s1 ibid4 ,gold liv+1 h[ x diff]s f ! dead1 ,p4 #b4 #aca4 ,( its prep>ation & dissolution into t5d] ,atoms1 fit = ,vivification & ,m$ic9al use1 ibid4 #aci1 #adj4 ,h[ ^? ,atoms are to be fur!r op5$ & made volatile l a ,vegitable1 #aca4 ,h[ ! ,/oma* may be assi/$ s t x may dissolve ,gold1 #acb4 ,gold :5 exanimat$1 flies ! fire l ,arsnick1 #gb4 a4 ,! ,m$ic9al ,c>buncle ( ,gold to prep>e1 #ea4 ,! ,t9cture ( x swiftly promotes ! gr[? ( ,vegitable ,se$s1 #eb4 ,gold to be exalt$ 9 ! ,m9]al ,aries by ! ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 #ahi4 a4 ,gold n to be r$uc$ into ?ree ,pr9ciples1 ,p4 #c4 #bf4 a4 nor to h its ,col\r extract$ by ,salts1 = ! ,t++ ( ,lune2 b to be resolv$ by putrefaction1 & made irr$ucible1 ibid4 ,h[ ?is is to be done1 #bg4 a4 aft] a ,total blackness1 #bg4 a4 arise? ! ,peacock's tail1 & ,dragon's blood1 #bh4 a4 ,gold its ,t9cture1 ) its ,use1 ,p4 #a4 #bf4 a4 ,ano!r ,t9cture ( ,gold1 or ,aurum ,potabile1 ) its ,v]tues1 #bfe4 ,x turns a ,ne$le or pure ,iron ,wire into f9e ,gold1 by dige/+ 9 x1 #bfg4 b4 ,gold ) ,silv] to prep>e into a fusile purple ,/one1 #chd4 ,to sublime into a ,r$ ,m$ic9al ,salt1 ,p4 #b1 #afh4 ,gold may be gott5 out ( e ,h]b1 ,p4 #a4 #cgd4 b4 ,demon/rat$ by ! ,au?\r 9 ! preface ( _m le>n$ ,m51 ,p4 #daj4 a4 #dab4 b4 ,gold dissolv$ 9 a ,corrosive1 & ! ,corrosive dulcify'd1 becomes a ,liquor1 :i* may s]ve = an ,aurum ,potabile1 & gilds ,quicksilv]1 & o!r ,metals1 ) a ,gold5 ,col\r1 #chf4 b4 ,gold to g5]ate 9 ,saturn1 #cig4 b4 ,to conjoyn ) its ,capital enemy ,sulphur1 & ) ,lune1 #cih1 #cii4 ,gold volatile 9 "s ,o>s & col\r$ ,fl9ts1 may be di/ill$ into a gradatory ,wat]1 transmut+ ,m]cury into ,gold1 ,p4 #a4 #dbf4 ,gold & ,silv] to purifie1 & sep>ate f ea* o!r1 ,p4 #a4 #adg4 a4 #cca4 b4 by ,melt+ onely1 #age4 ,gold to sep>ate f ! imp]fect ,metals & ,m9]als onely by melt+ 9 a ,crucible1 #agg4 ,gold to sep>ate f ! imp]fect ,metals1 #ade1 #adf4 a4 ,gold & ,silv] to get out ( old ,t9 or ,pewt] ,vessels1 ! ,t9 or ,pewt] be+ pres]v$ & am5d$1 #agf4 ,gold impure to sep>ate & purge by ,antimony1 #ajd4 ,gold to extract ) pr(it f ,fl9ts1 ,s&1 ,clay1 c41 ,p4 #a4 #aja4 #cga1 #dbf4 ,p4 #b4 #gf4 ,an infallible way ( prov+ :e!r !y hold mu* or little ,gold1 ibid4 ,z also out ( ,granats1 ,aga?s1 ,saphires1 ,rubies1 ,r$ ,talk1 c4 :i* w n yield ei!r to ,lead1 or %>p ,wat]s1 & to r$uce x to a body1 ,p4 #a4 #dbb1 #dbc1 #dbf4 ,p4 #b4 #ab1 #ae4 ,gold to extract out ( any ,copp]1 #ag1 #ah4 ,out ( natural ,vitriol1 ibid4 #fe4 b4 ,out ( ,sea-salt1 #ah4 ,out ( poor ,lead ,o>1 ibid4 ,out ( all rude & /ubborn ,metallick ,e>?s1 #ai4 #fg4 ,gold & ,silv] ,m>*asites1 h[ to get m ,metal f !m1 ?an by ! common way ( ,melt+1 ,p4 #a4 #agb4 ,h[ to fix !m 9 ?ree h\rs space1 s t !y %all yield a d\ble quantity ( ,metal to :at !y w\ld h done be=e1 #age4 ,gold to make out ( ,silv] ) pr(it1 & ,gold & ,silv] to sep>ate aft] a peculi> mann] f ,iron1 ,copp]1 ,t9 & ,lead1 ,p4 #c4 #df4 ,gold to sep>ate f ,iron or ,copp] by ! ,glass ( ,lead1 ,p4 #b4 #dj4 ,f ,regulus ( ,antimony )\t loos+ ! ,regulus1 ibid4 ,f ,copp]1 #dc4 ,f ,arsnick1 ,p4 #a4 #cba4 ,gold1 ,silv]1 & ,copp] to extract f poor ,o>s1 by ,aqua ,=tis or ,_s ( ,salt1 ,p4 #a4 #cfj1 #dae1 #dbe1 #dbf1 #dbg4 ,! same may be done ) ! ,wat] ( ,salt1 or ,salt-pet]1 acuat$ ) ! ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ibid4 ,h[ to precipitate1 & r$uce ! extract$ ,metals1 #daf4 ,gold to augm5t by ! imp]fect ,metals1 ,p4 #a4 #agh1 #cfa1 #cfb4 ,gold & ,silv] to sep>ate f ea* o!r1 by a *eap] way ?an ! common1 ,p4 #b4 #aid4 & bo? f ,copp]1 #bag4 ,g\t ,pa9s1 sudd5ly to ease1 ,p4 #a4 #cg4 a4 #bhh4 a4 ,its ,knots to dissolve1 #ej4 ,g\t to cure1 #bfe4 b4 ,p4 #b4 #bd4 b4 #eh1 #ei4 ,p4 #c4 #bh4 b4 ,_m ,g\ty p]sons cur$ 9 a few ye>s by ! ,gold5 ,panaca ( ,antimony1 #aaj4 b4 ,gonorrha to cure1 ,p4 #b4 #adi4 a4 ,gravel to expell1 ,p4 #a4 #cg4 a4 ,grapes to h ripe soon] ?an ord9>y1 #ahc4 ,grapes dri$1 or ,raisons h[ to recov] _! sweetness1 z :5 pluckt fre% f ! ,v9e1 #bhd4 b4 ,griff9 ,phylosophick g5]at$ ( ! ,lion & ,eagle1 #cef4 a4 #djf4 b4 #djg4 a4 ,gunp[d] f\nd out by a ,monk1 ,anno #achj1 #dcc4 a4 ,! ,au?\r ?9ke? ! ,monk did ill to divulge x1 ibid4 b4 ,he speaks ( ano!r way to captivate ,enemies )\t kill+ !m1 ibid4 ,h ,hair to ,dye1 z also ,sk9s1 ,wool1 ,bones1 ) a purple or r$ ,col\r1 con/ant & durable1 ,p4 #b4 #adi4 a4 ,h5s delight 9 ,salt1 :i* makes !m lay ! m ,eggs1 ,p4 #a4 #afi4 a4 ,!y dev\r ,s& & small ,pebbles = ! matt] ( ,egg-%ells1 #bhd4 a4 ,quick ,h$ges to cause to gr[ up 9 half ! usual "t1 #aia4 b4 ,h]bs to make gr[ up 9 a few h\rs space1 ,p4 #a4 #bjj4 b4 ,p4 #c4 #ei4 a4 ,to communicate to !m ! nature ( any ,metal1 #baj4 a4 ,h]bs v>i\s & unkn[n1 to produce )\t ,se$1 #beg4 b4 #bhi4 a4 ,p4 #b4 #di4 ,! great err\r ( ,gal5i/s1 9 attribut+ ! same v]tues to ,h]bs 9 ^? ,nor!rn ,climates1 z 7 ascrib$ to !m 9 ! ,s\!rn1 #bag4 a4 ,! ,h]bs ( cold ,c\ntries may be r5dr$ equal 9 v]tue to ^? ( hot1 by ! ,t]re/rial ,sun & ,art1 #bag4 b4 ,h]bs to discov] by an exp]im5t1 :e!r !y are pr(itable or unpr(itable 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,p4 #b4 #bc4 ,hi/ory ( ,gold made out ( ,sea-,salt1 ,p4 #a4 #dab4 a4 ,hi/ory ( an ,infant pres]v$ f ,corruption _m ye>s1 9 a c]ta9 ,wat]1 & at l5g? turn'd into a ,/one1 #bfj4 a4 ,hi/ory ( a ,m\ntebank at ,p>is1 kill'd by ! ,od\r ( a spiritu\s or volatile ,poyson1 ,p4 #b4 #he4 a4 ,hi/ory ( a ,c\ntry-man to :om a ,doctor _h prescrib$ ,album ,grcum1 #aei4 a4 ,hi/ory ( ,sigismund ,wan1 :o built a ,*ur* & ,hospital by ,weal? obta9$ f sep>at+ ! ,gold & ,silv] f ,t91 #bja a4 ,p4 #a4 #cga4 b4 ,hony to ,f]m5t be=e ! di/illation ( its burn+ ,_s1 ,p4 #a4 #eh4 ,to take away its ungratefull ,ta/1 & purge x f its hidd5 ,impurities1 s t an excell5t ,dr9k may be made ( x1 = small *>ge1 s]v+ in/ead ( ,w9e1 #bhf4 a4 ,p4 #b4 #ef4 ,or a ,me!gl9 ) ,spices1 #eg4 a4 ,hops to produce 9 pl5ty1 ,p4 #a4 #aia4 b4 ,to pres]ve ! ,hop-poles 9 ! ,e>?1 long f rott+1 ibid4 ,horns to s(t51 s t any ,image may be pr9t$ ^u !m1 #ahb4 ,hovels ( ,gra91 to keep ,rats & ,mice f runn+ up ! ,po/s1 #aib4 a4 ,i ,iron to graduate into ,gold by a ,fulm51 ,p4 #c4 #ga4 ,n4 ,b4 ,by ,sal-mirabils1 ,p4 #b4 #di4 ,to exalt x into ,copp] by ! same1 #ej4 ,all ,iron conta9s ,gold1 bo? fixt & volatile1 ,p4 #a4 #cge4 ,an eigh? "p ( ,iron *ang$ into ,gold1 ,p4 #a4 #bcj4 a4 ,iron to *ange into ,gold1 ,silv]1 or ,copp]1 by a ,fulm51 #bcj4 b4 ,iron to *ange into ,copp] accord+ to ,p>acelsus1 #bdj4 a4 #bic4 b4 ,iron ,tools *ang$ into ,copp]1 by l5g? ( "t1 9 ,m9es ( ,vitriol1 #bbi4 a4 #bcd4 b4 ,iron to sep>ate f ,copp]1 #cbf4 b4 ,iron made z fusile & malleable z ,copp]1 ,p4 #a4 #cge4 a4 ,it*1 or ,scab1 to cure1 #cfd4 b4 ,j ,jupit] & ,v5us beget ,apollo & ,diana1 #dja4 b4 ,l ,l&1 poor & b>r51 to enri* )\t ,dung1 ,p4 #a4 #ahg1 #ahi1 #aia1 #aic4 b4 #bjj4 b4 #dje4 a4 #dag4 a4 ,p4 #b4 #cc4 ,?is ,manure holds good tw5ty ye>s1 ibid4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ ?is ,manure ( ,common ,salt & ,lime1 ,p4 #a4 #daf4 ,lead ,o>1 ,c\rse & n meltable1 h[ to extract ! ,lead f x1 ,p4 #b4 #ah4 ,lead1 or any ,lead ,o>1 to r$uce into ,a%es1 & !nce to extract ,gold & ,silv]1 ,p4 #a4 #cii4 a4 #dad4 ,p4 #b4 #cf4 ,lead easily sep>at$ f its ,o>1 by add+ ,iron 9 ! melt+1 ,p4 #a4 #gd4 a4 ,lead to am5d by ! graduat+ ,extractions ( col\r$ ,fl9ts1 ,p4 #b4 #cg4 ,h[ to r$uce ! ,calx ( ,gold precipitat$ f ! ,lead1 & wa%$1 )\t any loss1 #ch1 #ci4 ,( ! nature & prop]ty ( ,lead1 #aih4 ,x conta9s a %>p ,sal-nitr\s ,_s1 #aii4 ,lead to make h>d l ,iron1 s t great ,guns may be made ( x1 #aii4 b4 ,! inw>d juice ( ,lead is sweet] ?an any ,sug>1 ,p4 #a4 #cha4 b4 ,a :ite precipitate ( ,lead to prep>e1 #chb4 a4 ,n4 ,b4 ,lead ha? ! p[] ( dulcify+ ,corrosives1 & !nce gr[s s p5etrant1 t x w pres5tt run ?r\gh ?ree ,crucibles "o 9 ano!r1 ,p4 #b4 #bjj4 a4 ,to make x h>d & :ite l ,silv]1 ,p4 #c4 #hi4 b4 ,a r$ ,/one ( ,saturn & ,m>s to prep>e1 ) its manifold ,v]tues 9 ,physick & ,*yrurg]y1 ,p4 #a4 #chb4 b4 ,x is ! true ,lapis ,hmatitis ( ! anci5t ,physicians1 #chc4 a4 ,! r$ ,sublimate asc5d+ 9 ?is op]ation1 is able by ,sympa?y1 to cure at a di/ance1 any ,flux ( blood :atsoev]1 ibid4 ,a :ite ,/one to prep>e ( ,saturn & ,lune1 #chc4 ,black ,lead ( ,philosoph]s1 :at1 ,p4 #b4 #bag4 b4 ,leprosie1 to cure1 ,p4 #a4 #bfe4 b4 ,lea!r to make black1 #ahj4 #cfd4 b4 ,l9n5 ,?reads to make s s(t1 z to emulate ,silk1 #ahj4 ,look+ ,glasses & ,burn+-,glasses1 to make1 ,p4 #a4 #gi4 ,! ,metallick mixture = ! same1 #hj4 ,! mann] ( smoo?+ & poli%+ !m1 #ha4 ,! ,ludus ( ,p>acelsus prep>$ by ! ,au?\r1 ) 8 ,alcahe/ or secret ,sal-,armoniack1 = ! ,/one1 p4 #b4 #ahj4 b4 ,lune to graduate into ,sol by a s+ul> ,_s1 #fh4 b4 ,lutes = ! build+ ( ,furnaces1 joyn+ ( ,receiv]s1 & = brok5 ,glasses1 p4 #a4 #hf4 ,( ! ,lion or ,lions blood1 h[ to be prep>$1 & us$ 9 ,m$ic9e & o!r ,arts1 p4 #b4 #adi4 ,x cures ! ,leprosie & ,pox1 ,ibid4 ,m ,madness & ,melan*oly hypocondriack1 ! cure1 ,p4 #a4 #agf4 ,magi/]y ( ,pe>l1 ,coral1 c4 to prep>e1 #ah4 b4 ,! abuse us$ 9 ^? ,prep>ations1 ibid4 ,( ,egg-%ells1 ) its v]tues1 ,p4 #c4 #eg4 a4 ,magnesia is ri* 9 a ,metallick ,t9cture1 ,p4 #a4 #cec4 ,h[ to prep>e its ,t9cture ) ,alcohol ( ,w9e1 ,p4 #c4 #ef4 ,an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e ( x to prep>e1 ) its use1 ,p4 #b4 #aej4 ,p4 #c4 #cc4 ,) ! ,secret ,fire ( ,philosoph]s1 #ci4 b4 ,magnetism1 its admirable ,p[] 9 attract+ its l1 ,p4 #b4 #bi4 ,magnetism ( ,metals1 ,salts1 & ,/ones1 ,p4 #a4 #cdb4 ,p4 #c4 #dj4 a4 ,magnet to attract a ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e or ,m]cury f ! ,air1 ,p4 #b4 #acg4 #afd1 #afe4 a4 ,ano!r ,magnet to attract ! ,a/ral1 & vivify+ ,rays ( ! ,sun1 & to r5d] !m corporeal1 palpable1 & con/ant 9 ! ,fire1 ,p4 #a4 #cij4 ,magnet attract+ ,wat]1 its manifold uses1 ,p4 #b4 #fd4 ,magnet to attract f ,gold1 its ,t9cture1 #afe4 ,malt+1 ! diff]5ces1 ,p4 #a4 #eg4 ,malt1 its ,f]m5tation1 9 ord] to di/ill f x a burn+ ,_s1 #eh4 ,m>s or ,iron to purifie by ,saturn & ,salts1 #acc4 a4 ,m>s & ,v5us to conjoyn insep>ably1 & _! ,t++ blood to prep>e1 ,p4 #c4 #ca4 b4 ,a ,m$ic9e to remove all ,ob/ructions ( ! ,b[els & ,vessels1 & /r5g!n ! ,/oma*1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 #aeb4 b4 ,an ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e may be prep>$ 9 a few days = ,t5 %ill+s *>ge1 ,p4 #c4 #eh4 a4 ,megrim1 cur$ by ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 ,p4 #a4 #ej4 a4 ,m$ic9es ,univ]sal1 _! excell5cy above p>ticul>1 ,p4 #b4 #ahj4 b4 ,m5/ruum to extract ! fixt ,sulphur or t++ ,anima ( ,metals1 #ba4 ,m5/ruum dissolv+ ,copp] mixt ) ,gold1 & precipitat+ ! ,gold1 #dc4 ,m]curius ,vit1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #h4 ,m]cury n cold1 z ! vulg> ?9k1 b hot & fi]y1 #acg4 b4 #adb4 ,m]cury precipitate r$1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bh4 a4 ,yell[ precipitate ( ,m]cury1 kills ,lice1 #bi4 a4 ,m]cury abus$ 9 ,physick1 #bh4 b4 ,m]cury to ,coagulate into a h>d body1 #adb4 a4 ,m]cury to fix ) ! moi/ fires ( ,salts1 s z con/antly to abide ! fire1 ,p4 #b4 #bf1 #bg4 ,to prep>e into a ,r$ ,p[d] /rongly purg+1 #bh4 ,m]cury ,coagulat$ into a fixt :ite ,body1 #afa4 a4 ,to purifie by a ,fulm51 s z aft] x may be easily fixt1 ,p4 #c4 #ga4 ,common ,m]cury purifi$ & fixt into a ,r$ ,p[d] 9 two or ?ree days1 #aib4 a4 ,x ent]s ,gold & augm5ts x1 #aif4 a4 ,common ,m]cury ha? 9 x self no ,t9cture1 ,p4 #c4 #af4 ,h[ x may acquire ,t9cture1 & by prep>ation become ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 ibid4 ,h[ to fix x by ,animal sup]fluities1 ,p4 #c4 #hi4 b4 ,m]cury ( ,antimony to prep>e1 ei!r ,purgative or phoretick1 ) its excell5t use 9 ,physick1 ,p4 #b4 #afa1 #ahc4 ,m]cury ( ,saturn1 & ( ,lune1 to prep>e1 #abg4 a4 ,p4 #c4 #ae4 ,!y fix ,common ,m]cury1 ibid4 ,m]cury ( ,saturn may be di/ill$ into a sweet ,milk1 & !n coagulat$ into a ,/one1 :i* ,coagulates ,arg5t vive1 ,p4 #b4 #aaf4 ,m]cury ( ,saturn fix$ into ,gold1 #acg4 ,! ,m]cury ( ,metals is ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 ,p4 #c4 #ab4 a4 #fi4 b4 ,div]s ways ( extract+ x1 #ab1 #ac4 ,p4 #b4 #fg4 p] se #aeh4 ,advise to seek ,m]cury 9 ,saturn1 & ,sulphur 9 ,m>s1 r ?an 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 ,p4 #c4 #ab4 a4 ,a ,t++ ,m]cury to prep>e out ( ,antimony1 #ad4 ,antimony yields m ,m]cury ?an ,vitriol1 ibid4 ,a ,t++ ,m]cury to prep>e out ( ,m>s & ,v5us1 ibid4 ,p4 #c4 #gb4 a4 ,out ( ,jupit]1 #ae4 ,m]cury to prep>e out ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 by ! help ( ,t>t> onely1 #ad1 #ae4 ,! ,m]cury ( ,metals to prep>e by ! ,salt ( ! ,_w1 ,p4 #c4 #gc4 a4 ,! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s to prep>e by ! help ( ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 ,p4 #b4 #ahb4 ,! ,m]curies ( ,jupit] & ,m>s1 be+ conjoyn$1 are toge!r in/antly conv]t$ into fix$ ,gold1 ibid4 ,a ,philosophick ,m]cury to prep>e 9 great quantity1 )\t *>ge1 ,p4 #c4 #af4 ,! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s be+ set at lib]ty1 c>ries ) x self its own ,t++ ,sulphur1 #ab4 b4 ,h[ to prove :e!r ! ,m]cury ( ,metals be well prep>$ or n to give a ,t9cture1 #ac4 ,! conjunction & fixation ( ! ,philosophick ,m]cury ) ,gold1 ibid4 ,( ! ,m]cury ( ,w9e1 ,p4 #c4 #ee4 a4 ,its ,prep>ation1 ,p4 #b4 #fg4 ,its admirable ,v]tues1 #ahi4 ,p4 #c4 #fh4 b4 ,exp]im5t ( turn+ x into a r$ ,/one1 :i* t+$ ,silv] into ,gold1 #ge4 b4 ,metals1 h[ g5]at$1 ,p4 #a4 #aae4 b4 ,metallick ,m9es discov]$ by v>i\s accid5ts1 #abj4 ,h[ to f9d !m by ,art1 ibid4 ,! ,hazle rod fallaci\s1 ibid4 ,metals & ,m9]als h _! bir? f "o ,common ,se$1 #aba4 a4 ,metall9e ,se$ z capable ( ,multiplication1 z ! ,vegetable & ,animal1 #cfc4 a4 ,metals1 h[ to sep>ate1 ,p4 #a4 #gj4 ,f ea* o!r by precipitation1 #cbe4 b4 ,n4 ,b4 #ccd4 a4 ,to sep>ate ! c\rs] ,metals f ea* o!r1 #gb4 ,metall9e ,o>s1 h[ to prove :at ,metal !y hold1 #agb4 ,metals may be purifi$ 9 two or ?ree h\rs "t1 #ceg4 a4 ,metals to am5d1 & conc5trate by ,nitre1 #bja4 ,metals imp]fect1 *ang$ into m p]fect1 by ! help ( ,salts1 ,p4 #a4 #agg1 #agh4 ,p4 #b4 #aa4 ,h[ to be sla9 by _! ,enemies1 & transmut$ into bett]1 ibid4 ,metals fugaci\s & ( no wor?1 to rip5 by ,common ,salt & ,fire1 s z to yield ,gold & ,silv] ) pr(it1 #ce4 ,metals1 h[ purifi$1 ,p4 #b4 #aag4 a4 ,_! ,r$uction into ,calxes1 z ,crocus ,m>tis1 ,m9ium1 ,r$ ,precipitate1 c4 no true purification1 ibid4 ,h[ to make ,metals gr[ up l ,vegetables1 be=e ! ,eye1 to ! l5g? ( a f+] or m 9 ! space ( two or ?ree h\rs1 ,p4 #a4 #agh4 ,p4 #b4 #ei4 a4 ,metallick ,tree1 ) its p>ts1 ,p4 #b4 #aje4 b4 ,magnesia gr[s up into a blood-r$ ,tree1 ,p4 #c4 #ei4 a4 ,metals n to be spiritualiz$ ) ,corrosive ,wat]s1 by di/illation1 #acb4 a4 ,metals1 not)/&+1 may be depurat$1 & made volatile by di/illation1 ,p4 #b4 #abg4 b4 ,metall9e ,spirits coagulate & fix ,m]cury1 #aec4 b4 ,metals are s de/roy$ by ! ,fulm5 ( ,jove1 t !y _c be aga9 r$uc$ into ,metallick ,bodies by melt+1 b pass into ,glass ( div]s ,col\rs1 :i* ,glass be+ aga9 r$uc$ by ,art1 yields mu* bett] ,metals ?an be=e1 ,p4 #a4 #bja4 b4 ,metals n to be am5d$ b by ,sulphur1 ,p4 #a4 #cge4 a4 ,metals to di/+ui%1 by ! col\r ( _! ,fumes1 & figure ( _! ,motion1 9 ! fire1 ,p4 #a4 #bgb4 b4 #bgc4 a4 ,! ,metals h div]s names impos$ ^u !m by ! ,poets1 #dja4 a4 ,metallick ,t9cture to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bjd4 a4 ,a ,metallick ,m$icam5t to prep>e1 pr(itable 9 all di/emp]s ( ! ,bra91 ,p4 #b4 #aaf4 ,:at is to be held conc]n+ ! p]fection ( ,metals1 ,p4 #a4 #gb4 ,m9]als1 ( _! k9ds & diff]5ce1 ,p4 #a4 #cah4 ,h[ to be tri$1 ,p4 #a4 #fi4 #cbb4 ,p4 #b4 #bb4 a4 ,:e!r !y may be transmut$ into ,metals1 & into :at1 ,p4 #a4 #gg4 ,m9]als poyson\s1 h[ to be correct$ by ! moi/ fire ( ,salt1 & to be conv]t$ into good ,m$ic9e1 ,p4 #b4 #bf4 ,m9]als aft] !y h be5 extract$ ) ,aqua ,regia w /ill af=d ,salt-pet] ) pr(it1 ,p4 #b4 #ab4 ,m9es & ,/ones1 t are poor 9 ,silv] & ,copp] to extract by a moi/ way1 ,p4 #b4 #ad1 #ae4 ,m9]als /ubborn & glassy1 are subdu$ 9 ! fire ) fix$ ,salts1 ,p4 #a4 #ccb4 b4 ,mice delight 9 ,salt1 ,p4 #a4 #afi4 a4 ,money1 h[ to improve x )\t putt+ x to ,usury by a ,metallick "w1 #aid4 ,gold m pr(itable to be us$ 9 ?is "w ?an ,silv]1 #aig4 b4 ,m\nta9s burn+1 n ,hell1 z "s ?9k1 ,p4 #a4 #aah1 #aai4 ,n ,nit] or ,salt-pet]1 its g5]ation1 ,p4 #a4 #cji1 #cef4 ,( its use & b5efit1 #bjj1 #cei1 #dji4 a4 ,x is a me] fire1 :e!r x be 9 ! =m ( a fix$ ,salt1 or ( a volatile ,_s1 ,p4 #b4 #aad4 a4 ,h[ to make its fire appe> visibly 9 a flame1 ibid4 ,its cold & moi/ fire to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 b4 ,nit] agrees ) all ! m>ks ( ! ,philosoph]'s ,m]cury1 ,p4 #a4 #afg4 b4 ,! ,riv] ,nile ab\nde? ) ,nit]1 by :i* x enri*e? ! adjac5t ,c\ntry )\t ,dung1 #ahe4 b4 ,! pl5ty ( ,nit] 9 ,egypt 0 ! cause ( _! transmutation ( ,metals1 ibid4 ,! ,nit] or ,salt-pet] ( ! ,anci5ts 0 extract$ out ( ,rocks & ,/ones1 z ! ^w ,salt-pet] signifie?1 ,p4 #a4 #cdb4 b4 ,t ,art is n[ :olly lo/ 9 ,europe1 ibid4 ,nit] yet extract$ out ( ,rocks 9 ! ,ea/-,indies1 ibid4 ,nit] wond]fully promote? ! gr[? & encrease ( ,corn1 ,p4 #a4 #bbd4 b4 #cei4 b4 ,fixt ,nit] ha? no equal1 9 promot+ ! gr[? ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 #aii4 b4 ,x give? a bett] ,od\r to ,fruits1 ?an ,dung1 ,p4 #b4 #cc4 ,nit] is capable ( af=d+ all ?+s bo? = heal? & weal?1 #djg4 a4 ,nit] br\ght 9 speak+ ( x self1 #cfc4 b4 ,its use 9 prep>+ ( ,m$ic9es ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 ,p4 #b4 #ii4 ,nit] act+ 9 ?ree =ms1 viz4 ! ,lion1 ,eagle1 or ,griff91 dissolves all ?+s 9 ! ,_w1 ,p4 #a4 #djf4 b4 ,nit]\s ,f\nta9s 9 ,franconia proce$+ f a ,m\nta9 ( ,/ones conta9+ ,nit]1 cure _m diseases1 #cdc4 b4 ,nit] ! onely ,m$ium ( mak+ ! ,metals ,a/ral1 #ceg4 a4 ,nit] to prep>e by ,art ( an extraord9>y /r5g?1 #ceg4 b4 ,! ,anima or ,t9cture ( ,nit] ,enigmatically describ$1 ,p4 #b4 #abj4 a4 ,"o drop ( x is able to t+e a :ole ,glass ( ,wat] ) a gold5 ,col\r1 ibid4 ,p4 #a4 #cae4 b4 ,n4,b4 #caf4 a4 ,its ,prep>ation is m op5ly taught1 ,p4 #b4 #afi4 ,its ,v]tues1 ,p4 #a4 #chh4 b4 ,p4 #b4 #ca4 ,h[ to exalt x to ! highe/ p[] & purity1 #ca4 #dj4 a4 ,nit] to prep>e ( ,dung ( div]s sorts1 ( ,leaves ( ,trees1 c4 ,p4 #a4 #cch4 ,out ( ,lime & ,wood1 #cci4 ,out ( rott5 ,wood1 #dji4 a4 ,out ( ,rocks & ,/ones1 #cdj1 #cgd4 a4 ,exp]im5t to try :at ,/ones conta9 mo/ ,nit]1 ibid4 b4 ,diff]5ce ( ,/ones conta9+ ,nit]1 & h[ !y are to be kn[n1 ,p4 #a4 #cda1 #cdd4 b4 ,nit] to prep>e 9 pl5ty out ( ,common ,salt & ,lime1 #cdd4 b4 #daf4 ,nit] or ,salt-pet] to make ) little or no co/ by its own ,se$1 ,p4 #a4 #cag1 #cce1 #cgj1 #dag4 b4 #dah4 ,by its own ,root1 #daj4 b4 #dac4 ,p4 #b4 #dj1 #da4 ,nit] h[ to extract & boil up1 #cde4 ,! way ( augm5t+ ! crude ,lixivium be=e boil+1 #ceg4 b4 ,nit]1 :5 purifi$1 %oots into long smoo? ,cry/als ( a sexangul> ,figure1 & h[ x is to be br\ght to t purity1 #bgd4 b4 #bge4 a4 ,nit] to fix1 & !nce to prep>e a fi]y ,liquor or ,m5/ruum1 ,p4 #b4 #ih4 ,t5 p\nds ( ,nit] may be extract$ out ( a hundr$ weight ( ,bones ( ,bea/s1 ,birds1 & ,fi%es1 ,p4 #a4 #caj4 a4 ,nit] may be made 9 great quantities out ( ! ,fle% & ,bones ( ,:ales1 ,entrails ( ,/ock-fi%1 c4 :i* are ca/ away1 #cac4 a4 ,exp]im5t ( mak+ ,nit] out ( ,bullock's ,blood1 ibid4 ,necess>y admonitions ab\t ! mak+ ( ,nit] or ,salt-pet]1 ibid4 #cad4 ,n4,b4 #cae4 ,o ,oyls ( ,vegetables to obta9 9 great] quantity ?an by a ,common ,/ill1 ,p4 #a4 #e4 a4 ,p4 #b4 #abb4 a4 ,"o g5]al ,process = ! ,oyls ( ,vegetables1 %ewn by di/ill+ ! ,oyl ( ,turp5t9e1 #abc4 b4 ,ess5tial ,oyls to exalt to a great subtilty1 #aai4 b4 ,oyls ftid1 to make sweet & cle>1 ,p4 #a4 #f4 a4 ,oyls w>m1 fet* ,pit* & ,ros9 out ( ,clo?1 #cgf4 ,oyls1 h[ to be ,coagulat$ into ,balsams1 #fj4 ,oyl ( ,amb] to prep>e1 ) its ,v]tues1 ,p4 #a4 #eb4 ,oyl ( ,arsnick & ,orpim5t1 #i4 #ce4 ,oyl ( ,a%keys1 a sure ,rem$y aga9/ ! ,/one1 ,p4 #b4 #abb4 a4 ,oyl or ,butt] ( ,antimony1 #ce1 #cf4 ,its ext]nal use1 #h4 b4 ,oyl ( ,h>ts-horn1 #ea4 ,oyl ( ,lapis ,calam9>is1 ) its uses1 ,p4 #a4 #i4 ,oyl ( ,w9e made by its help1 ibid4 ,oyl or ,liquor ( ,gold ,corrosive1 #g4 a4 ,oyl ( ,lune1 #ea4 ,oyl ( ,m>s1 ibid4 ,oyl ( ,regulus ,m>tis1 #cd4 ,its manifold v]tues & uses1 #cd1 #ce4 ,oyl ( ,ma/ick1 ,frank9c5se & o!r ,gums1 #e4 b4 ,oyl ( ,m]cury1 #g4 ,oyl ( ,metals & ,m9]als1 r$ & sweet1 #f4 b4 ,oyl-olive to di/ill1 commonly call$ ! ,philosoph]'s ,oyl ( ,bricks1 ,p4 #a4 #ec4 ,its ,v]tues & ,use1 ibid4 #ed4 ,oyl ( ,saturn1 & ( ,jupit]1 #g4 #cf4 ,oyl ( ,soot1 #eb4 ,oyl ( ,sulphur1 /yl$ ! ,m]cury ( ,philosoph]s1 because x may easily be transmut$ into a sweet fusile ,/one1 ,p4 #b4 #aia4 ,oyl ( ,talk1 ) ,nit]1 ,p4 #a4 #cc4 ,oyl ( ,t>t>1 #cf4 ,oyl ( ,t91 x exalts ,col\rs1 #cc4 ,oyl ( ,v5us1 #g4 ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 sweet1 to prep>e1 #ba4 ,its ,use & ,dose1 #bb4 ,blood-r$1 ) ,_s ( ,ur9e1 #ej4 ,oyl ( ,vitriol corrosive1 to prep>e1 #ag4 ,oyl ( ,vitriol :ite1 & r$1 to ,coagulate into a sweet fusile ,/one1 hav+ p[] 9 ! transmutation ( ,metals1 & ,gems1 ,p4 #b4 #aia4 ,oyl ( ,vitriol or ,sulphur is ! ,ag5t ( ,philosoph]s1 ,p4 #c4 #fb4 b4 ,oyl ( ,z9k1 ,p4 #a4 #cf4 ,opium may be s prep>$1 t its v ,od\r w lay ! outw>d s5ses asleep1 ,p4 #b4 #aec4 b4 ,opium1 ,h5bane & ,tobacco to prep>e into excell5t ,m$ic9es1 ,p4 #c4 #eg4 b4 ,p ,panaca ( ,antimony1 its prep>ation & g5]al use1 ,p4 #a4 #afc4 ,p>acelsus caus$ humane ,dung to be set be=e ! ,emp]\r's ,physicians1 :o requir$ ( him "s ,m$ic9al ,exp]im5t1 ,p4 #b4 #aei4 b4 ,p>acelsus's ,abbreviation ( ! ,process ( ! ,anci5ts 9 prep>+ ! ,t9cture ( ,naturali/s1 ,p4 #a4 #bcc4 ,projection ( ! said ,t9cture ^u ,metals1 #bcd4 ,p>acelsus ) x cur$ ! wor/ ( diseases1 #bce4 a4 ,8 ,prophecy1 #cea4 ,8 ,epitaph1 #ceb4 ,8 ,lion ( ! ,nor? is ,nit]1 #cej4 a4 ,p>tn]%ip p]nici\s 9 ! ,philosophick "w1 ,p4 #b4 #adg4 ,& tru/y ,s]vants v r>e to get1 ibid4 ,p>acelsus _h ?irte5 ,s]vants came "u ! ,hangman's ,la%1 & b "o t he ?\ght 0 hone/1 #adh4 a4 ,pe>ls to prep>e into a ,magi/]y1 or :ite %9+ ,p[d]1 & to make ! same ( ,"m ( ,pe>l1 or o!r ,%ells1 ,p4 #a4 #ah4 b4 ,pe>l ,philosophick1 to take ) ! ,net ( ,saturn1 #bfe4 b4 ,to draw x =? ( ,common ,salt1 ,p4 #b4 #e4 ,! ,philosoph]'s ,/one n to be atta9$ by ! mo/ acute ,p[]s ( humane reason1 )\t ! assi/ance ( div9e inspiration1 ,p4 #a4 #ahe4 b4 ,su* ,philosoph]s r>e to be f\nd1 z w in/ruct o!rs 9 _! "w1 ,p4 #b4 #adf4 ,! ,philosoph]s h prep>$ _! ,t9cture ( sev]al ,subjects1 & by div]s ,me?ods1 #add1 #ade4 a4 ,! ,au?\r's op9ion :i* way is ! be/1 #adf4 b4 #adg4 a4 ,h[ a man ought to be qualifi$ t w und]take ! ,philosophick "w1 #ade4 b4 ,pride h9d]s a man f k1 ibid4 ,poyson consi/s 9 ! excess ( ,cold1 ,p4 #b4 #aje4 a4 ,poyson\s ,animals & ,vegetables reside & gr[ 9 cold & %ady places1 ibid4 ,press describ$ = extract+ ! juice or sap ( ,wood1 = ! mak+ ( ,salt-pet]1 or ! enri*+ ( b>r5 ,l&1 ,p4 #a4 #ahh4 ,h[ to conv]t ! s[r juice ( ,wood into ,salt-pet]1 ibid4 ,pr9t]'s ,ink1 to r5d] v fair & good1 #agi4 ,pros]p9e1 :at1 ,p4 #b4 #aia4 a4 ,purges "w onely by _! crudity & av]sion to ! /oma*1 ,p4 #b4 #ag4 a4 b4 ,purges ( ,vegetables n s safe z ^? ( ,metals1 ,p4 #a4 #che4 a4 ,purg+ ,vegetables mu* correct$ by ,_s ( ,w9e1 ,p4 #b4 #agi4 a4 ,purge = /rong p ( ,copp]1 ,p4 #a4 #da4 a4 ,( ,iron1 = weak]1 ibid4 ,a purge prep>$ ( ,saturn1 ) its use & dose1 #che4 ,a purge ( ,lune or ,silv]1 ibid4 ,a purg+ ,gold1 ibid4 ,putrefactions are made mu* soon] by ,art ?an ,nature1 ,p4 #a4 #bbe4 a4 ,putrefaction ( ,vegetables is pres5tly made 9 ! /oma*s ( ,m51 #bbd4 b4 ,py?agoras's err\r conc]n+ ! ,transmigration ( humane ,s\ls1 is true ( ! ,metallick1 #ceh4 a4 ,q ,qu9tess5ce ( ,vegetables1 to prep>e1 p4 #a4 #f4 b4 ,qu9tess5ce ( all ,metals & ,m9]als1 ibid4 ,p4 #c4 #eh4 b4 ,h[ to fix !m into ,t9ctures ) ,sol & ,lune1 ibid4 ,_! ,m$ic9al use1 ibid4 ,a wond]full ,qu9tess5ce ( ,w9e1 :i* dissolve? all ?+s & br+e? _! v]tues ov] ! helm1 ,p4 #b4 #fc1 #fd4 ,r ,rapes1 ,radi%es1 & o!r ?+s to make gr[ f> l>g] & fair] ?an usual by plant+ _! ,se$s 9 _! ,roots1 ,p4 #c4 #ce4 b4 ,ripley's ,toad1 m5tion$ 9 8 ,dream1 :at1 ,p4 #b4 #bag4 a4 ,riv]s af=d ,/ones ri* 9 ,gold & ,silv]1 #ha4 a4 ,s ,! ,salt ( ! ,ocean 7z a ,univ]sal ,ag5t7 gives n\ri%m5t to all ?+s :i* gr[ on ! ,e>?1 ,p4 #a4 #bdh1 #bdi1 #bee1 #bef4 ,p4 #c4 #cc4 ,! ,sea-wat] abates ( its saltness ! ne>] x is to ! ,nor?1 ibid4 ,( ! ,precipitation ( ! ,salt f ,sea-wat]1 & r5dr+ x dr9kable1 #bhd4 b4 #bhe4 a4 ,common ,salt conta9e? spiritual ,gold1 :i* may be r5dr$ visible by ,art1 #bhc4 a4 ,x pres]ve? bo? ! liv+ & ! dead f ,corruption1 ibid4 ,x conduce? mu* to ! fatn+ ( ,hogs1 & o!r ,bea/s1 ibid4 ,common ,salt kills ,vegetables1 z x is1 b turn'd into a ,lixivial ,salt1 promotes ,vegetation1 ,p4 #a4 #hi4 ,common ,salt1 :5 ?r\ghly purifi$1 always ha? ! %ape ( a ,cube or ,squ>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bgd4 a4 ,h[ x is to be s purifi$1 ibid4 b4 ,salt advance? & conducte? ! ,v]tues or ,vices ( :at x is conjoyn$ )1 :e!r good or evil1 #bfb4 b4 ,examples prov+ ! same 9 ,m]cury & ,orpim5t1 ibid4 ,salt feign$ to decl>e its own ,v]tues1 #bed4 a4 #bgd4 a4 ,common ,salt may be transmut$ into a burn+ ,_s1 into true ,salt-pet]1 ,p4 #a4 #aic4 b4 #dje4 a4 ,x may 9 a few h\rs obta9 ! ,nature ( ,pot-,a%es1 & s]ve = all uses to :i* !y are put1 z = ,soap-boyl]s1 ,glass-mak]s1 c4 #djf4 a4 ,salt is able to draw out ! ,anima ( ,gold1 & leave its ,body ( ! col\r ( ,lead1 & brittle & fugaci\s l ,antimony1 #beh4 a4 ,salt is ! ,symbol ( ,et]nity1 #bed4 b4 ,x corroborate? ! ,he>t m ?an ,w9e1 #bef4 b4 ,! fruitfull nature ( ,salt appe>s f ! ,multiplication ( ,fi%es1 beyond ,birds & ,animals1 ,p4 #a4 #beg4 b4 ,salt & ,fire transmute ! vile ,metals1 into m ,noble4 ,an evid5t demon/ration1 #dcd4 ,! ,salt ( ! ,microcosmick ,sea1 f> m pot5t 9 ! rip5+ ( ,metals1 ?an ! ,salt ( ! ,ocean1 #cif4 a4 ,! ,_s & ,salt ( ! ,_w be+ add$ to any dissolv$ ,metal1 & di/ill$1 c>ries ov] ! ,t++ ,anima ( ! ,metal1 ,p4 #c4 #ah4 b4 ,salts simple & comp\nd1 _! excell5cy 9 ,al*ymy1 #dcd4 b4 ,n4,b4 ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 its description1 prep>ation1 & use1 ,p4 #b4 #agh4 ,its use 9 ! am5d+ ( ,metals1 #aih4 ,x p]=ms m ?an ,helmont ha? attribut$ to 8 ,alcahe/1 #ahf4 a4 ,div]s ,m$ic9es = ! ,/one to prep>e ) x1 ibid4 ,volatile ,salt ( ,w9e or ,t>t>1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #c4 #fi4 a4 ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 ( v>i\s prep>ations1 ,p4 #b4 #bji4 a4 ,a wond]full ,sal-,armoniack to be prep>$ f ! fces ( ,t91 #bjb4 b4 ,x insep>ably conjoyne? ,gold & ,silv]1 #bjc4 a4 ,n4,b4 ,x is a ,magnet to draw ,t9ctures1 #bjd4 b4 ,be+ dissolv$ 9 ,_s ( ,salt1 x attracts ,gold or ,t9ctures f ,metallick ,solutions1 & precipitates !m 9 =m ( a purple or blood-r$ ,p[d]1 #bje4 a4 ,x extracts & exalts ! ,col\rs ( ,vegetables & ,animals1 ibid4 ,he t ha? x1 & kn[s its use1 ne$s no ,books1 ibid4 ,a ,spiritual ,sal-,armoniack or ,alcahe/ describ$1 :i* c extract ! ,t9ctures ( all r$ ,bodies1 & aga9 introduce !m into :ite ,bodies1 )\t alt]+ ! figure ( ei!r1 #bji1 #baj4 a4 ,x make? ,gold z volatile z ,_s ( ,w9e1 9 ?ree h\rs space1 #baj4 b4 ,& aga9 *ange? x into a transp>5t1 fixt1 t++ ,c>buncle1 #bab4 ,sal-,mirabilis1 its ,orig9al1 ,p4 #a4 #bbc4 ,( its ,"n & ,v]tues1 #bbd4 ,its ,prep>ation1 #bbe1 #bfa4 ,( its outw>d ,figure & ,ta/1 #bfa4 ,enigmatical description ( its ,use1 #bed4 ,its use 9 ,physick1 ,al*ymy1 & ,me*anick ,arts1 #bbf1 #bbg1 #bbh1 #bfb4 ,( its wond]full p[] 9 ! k+dom ( ,vegetables1 #bbd4 ,h[ x is to be prep>$ = t use1 ,p4 #b4 #dg4 ,x re/ores ,trees & ,insects1 half dead1 to life1 ,p4 #a4 #daj4 b41 ,p4 #b4 #dg4 ,! use ( ,sal-,mirabilis 9 dissolv+ ( ,metals1 & prep>+ ( ,m$ic9es1 ,p4 #a4 #bfd4 ,p4 #b4 #dh4 ,its ,univ]sal use 9 ! em5dation ( ,metals1 ,p4 #b4 #ej4 ,h[ by x ! imp]fect ,metals may be made p]fect1 ibid4 ,! ,au?or by its help ha? (t5 t+$ "o end ( an ,iron ,wy]1 into ,copp]1 & ! o!r into ,gold1 ,p4 #a4 #bbi4 b4 ,sal-,mirabilis to /r5g!n by its own ,_s1 ,p4 #a4 #daa4 a4 ,a graduat+ ,_s ( ,sal-,mirabilis1 ,p4 #b4 #fh4 b4 ,h[ to "k if ! ,sal-,mirabilis be well prep>$1 #ec4 ,h[ by x any ,gra9 or ,se$ may be encreas$ a ,?\s& fold1 #ed4 ,h[ x is pr(itable = ,v9ey>ds1 #ed1 #ee4 ,div]s pr(itable uses ( x ab\t ,w9es & ,br&y1 #ee1 #ef4 ,sal-,mirabilis turns ,wat]1 ,w9e1 ,ale1 & o!r ,liquors into h>d pieces1 l ,ice1 9 a few h\rs space1 ,p4 #b4 #dd4 ,x ,coagulates all acid corrosive ,spirits 9 l mann]1 ibid4 ,x /ops ! head ( a ,f\nta91 ibid4 ,sep>ates ! phlegm f subtile ,spirits1 ibid4 ,congeale? ! brea? ( ,m5 into ,ice1 ) o!r ,op]ations1 ibid4 ,x bett]s all ,w9es z x 7 9 a mom5t1 #de4 ,h[ x may b5efit ^? :o travel 9 ,w9t]1 or sail on ! ,seas1 ,p4 #b4 #df4 ,h[ x m5ds ,br&y made ( ,corn1 s z to become equal to t made ( ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 ibid4 ,! same by ,v9eg>1 ibid4 ,x am5ds ,oyls1 #dg4 ,x takes away ,mu/ or ,/9k f all ,vessels1 ibid4 ,x pres]ves all k9d ( ,fruits1 ,eggs1 ,onions1 c4 a long "t f corrupt+1 ibid4 ,x turne? ,wood into a ,/one1 ibid4 ,h[ x dissolve? all h>d ,subjects1 ibid4 ,sal-mirabilis r$uce? a ,*>coal into its fir/ matt] 9 ! space ( half an h\r1 #dh4 ,h[ x r5d]s ! ,vegetable ,sulphur visible1 ibid4 ,yields a ,m$ic9e b little inf]i\r to ,aurum ,potabile1 ibid4 ,salt ( humane ,dung among all ,salts1 onely g5]ates putrefaction1 ,p4 #b4 #aei4 b4 ,salt-pet]1 see ,nit]4 ,salt graduat+ ,silv]1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #cd4 a4 ,salt ( ,t>t> to purifie by ,fl9ts1 #aec4 b4 ,salt-wat] takes ! ,salt out ( salti% ,fle%1 or ,fi%1 #cg4 b4 ,( ! ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 its prep>ation1 use1 & efficacy 9 ,physick & ,*ymi/ry1 ,p4 #c4 #ag4 ,x transmutes all imp]fect ,metals into ,gold1 & common ,/ones into preci\s ones2 b ha? no +ress into common ,m]cury1 #ah4 a4 ,x draws ! ,t9ctures f r$ ,subjects1 & leaves ! body :ite1 #ai4 a4 ,exp]im5t ( ! r$ ,salt or ,/one ( ,philosoph]s draw+ ! ,t9cture f ,gold1 ,p4 #c4 #bj4 ,x gave to ,glass su* a t\ghness1 z x might be b[$ l ,/eel-wy]1 )\t break+1 ,ibid4 ,! ,au?or re/or$ by x f two ye>s cont9ual ,sickness1 to ,heal?1 ibid4 ,! ,secret ,salt ( ,philosoph]s1 7or _! :ite ,eagle7 be+ dissolv$ 9 ,common ,wat]1 r5d]s ! same able to glew ,pap] toge!r1 & makes insep>able ,conjunctions1 #ca4 b4 #eb4 ,! ,salt ( ,art exalts bo? ,sol & ,lune into ,t9ctures1 ,p4 #c4 #ec4 a4 ,x bo? make? fixt & volatile1 ibid4 ,sanguis ,draconis & ,salam&] ( ! ,philosoph]s1 h[ produc$1 #bh1 #bi4 ,its ,inc]ation & ,multiplication1 #bi4 b4 ,sanguis ,draconis to unite & fix1 ) ,lac ,virg9is1 ,p4 #c4 #ca4 a4 ,satur wa%$ to ! highe/ ,:it5ess1 ) ,common ,salt1 is !n a ,ba? = ,metals1 ,p4 #a4 #djb4 a4 ,! mann] ( prep>+ & us+ t ,ba?1 #djc1 #djd4 ,se$s ( ,vegetables consi/ 9 a ,lixivial ,salt & ,sulphur1 ,p4 #a4 #hi4 b4 ,silv] to extract f poor ,o>s1 by ! moi/ way1 ,p4 #a4 #dbe4 ,silv] ,calxes to r$uce into a body )\t loss1 ibid4 ,p4 #b4 #ad1 #db4 ,silv] to sep>ate f ,bismu?1 & ! ,bismu? pres]v$1 ,p4 #a4 #agf4 ,f old ,copp]1 & ! ,copp] pres]v$1 ibid4 ,silv] to exalt into ,gold1 9 a few h\rs1 #agg4 ,p4 #b4 #di4 ,silv] to ,transmute into ,gold1 ,p4 #c4 #dd4 b4 ,silv] is inw>dly full ( ,t9cture1 ,p4 #b4 #add4 a4 ,silv]1 its ,cry/als to prep>e1 ) _! use1 ,p4 #a4 #bf4 ,its ,t9cture1 ibid4 ,its gre5 ,oyl1 ) its use 9 ,physick1 ,al*ymy1 & ,me*anicks1 #bg1 #cia4 b4 ,! ,silv] ,tree1 #ccd4 b4 ,smi?s ,files1 & o!r ,tools1 to make z h>d z ! be/ ,/eel1 ,p4 #a4 #ahj4 ,spots or ,/a9s to take out ( ,cloa?s1 ibid4 ,spid]s "u a ye> old1 n poyson\s1 ,p4 #b4 #if4 b4 ,!y w live ?ree mon?s )\t su/5ance1 ibid4 ,spirits ,t]re/rial & ,elem5t>y1 _! great ,p[]1 ,p4 #b4 #aga4 ,spirits1 :at !y are1 & by :at means !y op]ate good or evil1 ,p4 #b4 #bc4 ,_s ( ,salt to di/ill )\t ,retorts1 ) its use1 ,p4 #a4 #c4 #dah4 #bhc4 b4 ,_s ( ,salt1 ,salt-pet]1 or ,aqua ,regia to acquire easily1 s t "o p\nd ( x may be made ) two or ?ree p\nd ( ,coals1 & ne$s no rectification1 #bbe1 #cgd4 a4 ,_s ( ,salt s]ves = ,kit*5 uses bett] ?an ,v9eg>1 #e1 #aj1 #cgh1 #cgi4 ,its great ,v]tues 9 ,physick1 #bhg4 ,_s ( ,salt ,t>t>iz$1 to prep>e1 #cib4 a4 ,x allays ,?ir/ byond all o!r rem$ies1 & is ( _m good uses 9 ,physick1 ibid4 ,_s ( ,salt1 & ,allom1 volatile to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bb4 ,! use ( ,_s ( ,salt 9 ,%ips aga9/ ,?ir/1 & ! ,scurvy1 #bhd4 ,! ,_s ( ,salt 9 ,apo!c>ies ,%ops1 ( little wor?1 #bhc4 a4 ,_s ( ,antimony1 ,t>t>iz$1 ,p4 #a4 #cj4 a4 #da4 ,_s ( ,corals & ,sug>1 r$1 to prep>e1 #ec4 ,_s ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 & o!r fix$ ,salts1 #aa4 ,_s ( ,salt ( ,t>t>1 ) crude ,t>t> to di/ill1 #dd4 ,_s ( ,salt-pet]1 :ite & acid1 & r$ & volatile1 to prep>e1 ) _! use1 ,p4 #a4 #bc4 ,_s ( ,nit] ,sulphurat$1 #bi4 a4 ,t>t>iz$1 #cj4 a4 ,acid ,_s1 or ,v9eg> to di/ill f all ,vegetables1 ,p4 #a4 #aj4 b4 ,f ,wood1 9 great quantity1 #ahh1 #ahi4 ,_s ( ,/one-,coals1 ,p4 #a4 #cj4 b4 ,x cures ,scald ,heads & all runn+ ,ulc]s1 ibid4 ,_s ( ,grape-/ones1 a ,specifick = ! ,/one & ,g\t1 #ed4 a4 ,_s ( ,gun-p[d]1 #cb4 ,_s ( ,hair1 & ,horns1 #aa4 ,( ,man's ,hair1 #eb4 ,x dissolve? ,sulphur into a ,milk1 & may be fixt into a ,ruby1 ibid4 ,( ,h>ts-horn1 ) its ,v]tues1 #ea1 #eb4 ,_s ( ,honey1 to prep>e1 #aa1 #eb4 ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 or ,ur9e1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #di4 ,its ,v]tues & ,use1 #ej4 ,spirits & ,salts ( ,m9]als1 ,p4 #a4 #ab4 ,spirits ( ,metals & ,m9]als volatile1 ,p4 #a4 #bb4 ,p4 #b4 #ga4 b4 #afb1 #bah4 a4 ,_s ( ,z9ck1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #bc4 ,( ! ,dross ( ,regulus ,m>tis1 ibid4 ,_s ( ,saturn1 #cf4 ,x is a me] poyson1 b ( great p[] 9 ,al*ymy1 ,p4 #b4 #afd4 a4 ,_s ( ,jupit]1 ,p4 #a4 #cc4 ,_s ( ,m>s1 ) its ,v]tues1 ,p4 #c4 #df4 b4 ,_s ( ,gold1 & ,silv]1 ,t>t>iz$1 ,p4 #a4 #da4 ,_s ( ,m]cury ,t>t>iz$1 ibid4 ,_s ( ,mu/1 or new ,w9e1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #ec4 ,_s ( ,pap]1 & ,l9n5 ,clo?1 #aa4 ,_s ( ,silk1 ibid4 ,_s ( ,sug>1 ) its ,oyl1 #ec4 ,_s ( ,t>t>1 #cf4 ,its ,use1 #cg4 ,_s & ,oyl ( ,t>t> joyn$ ) ,metals & ,m9]als1 #ch4 ,_s ( ,v9eg>1 ,honey1 & ,sug>1 #aa4 ,_s ( ,sulphur1 #ed4 ,_s ( ,vitriol volatile1 ) its v]tues & use1 ,p4 #a4 #ag4 ,p4 #b4 #bcg1 #bch4 a4 ,sulphur ( ,vitriol ,n>cotick1 use & dose1 ibid4 ,a ,_s to be drawn f ,w9e 7by ! help ( a secret ,f]m5t7 by :i* o!r ,w9es may be am5d$1 ,p4 #b4 #aec4 b4 ,f ,t>t>1 by ! same ,f]m5t1 #bah4 b4 ,_s ( ,w9e1 to prep>e1 t w draw out ! ,t9cture ( ,gold1 #aci4 ,_s ( ,w9e1 by its flame1 dulcifies all s[r & bitt] ?+s1 #aij4 b4 ,_s ( ,w9e ,alcolizate extracts ! ,t9ctures ( all ?+s1 & c>ries !m ov] ! ,helm1 is ( admirable use = ,physicians1 & may be acquir$ z *eap z o!r good ,_s ( ,w9e1 #ahf4 b4 ,_s ( ,w9e ,alcoliz$ ) ! ,salt ( ,art1 c>ries ov] ! ,helm ! ,ess5ces ( ,vegetables1 ,animals1 & ,m9]als1 ,p4 #c4 #ed1 #ef4 a4 ,spr+s1 :e!r salt or sweet1 _! ,orig9al1 ,p4 #a4 #bdh4 b4 #bdi4 ,! reason :y "s ,spr+s are fre% & o!rs salt1 & :y "s are m salt ?an o!rs1 ,p4 #a4 #bef4 ,/eel or ,iron to ,sold] )\t ,fire or ,brass1 onely by a ,liquor1 ,p4 #a4 #ahj4 ,/one ( ! ,re9s & ,bladd]1 ! cure1 ,p4 #b4 #bd4 b4 #eh1 #hh4 b4 #ie4 a4 #ajb4 b4 #abb4 b4 ,p4 #c4 #ee4 ,/one ( ,fire ( ,basil ,val5t9e1 ,p4 #c4 #fe4 ,its great p[] & v]tues1 ibid4 ,/ones prep>$ by ! ,au?or1 ,t++ ,metals1 ,p4 #c4 #cg4 ,sulphur1 burn+1 is ! symbol ( ,dea?1 ,p4 #a4 #bed4 b4 ,sulphurs kill all ,corrosives1 & r$uce !m to a sweetness1 #chf4 b4 ,vegetable ,sulphurs p]=m x 9 "o h\rs space1 ei!r 9 ! dry or moi/ way1 ibid4 ,sulphur is ! ,orig9al ( all ,metals1 ,p4 #b4 #f4 b4 ,e ,sulphur is br\ght to a ,metallick /ate1 by its own ,ag5t1 or ,vitriolate ,salt1 ibid4 ,sulphur1 its cold & moi/ ,fire1 to prep>e1 ibid4 ,sulphur to fix1 by ! mo/ ,fires ( ,salts1 #bg4 ,common ,sulphur to purifie by an acid ,_s1 #abd4 b4 ,lac ,sulphuris to prep>e1 #ajb4 a4 ,sulphur ( ,antimony1 ,emetick1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #cj4 b4 ,common ,sulphur to fix1 9 ?ree days "t1 into a r$ t++ ,/one1 ,p4 #b4 #bad4 ,! p[] ( ,sulphur 9 ,coagulat+ & ,t++1 #afa4 a4 ,sulphur ( ,t>t>1 ( admirable v]tue1 ibid4 ,x makes ,gold :ite & brittle1 ,p4 #c4 #bf4 b4 ,! ,excell5cy ( ,sulphur1 :5 truly prep>$1 9 ,physick1 ,al*ymy1 & o!r ,arts1 ,p4 #c4 #b4 b4 ,sulphur to wa% & purge to a sn[-l :it5ess1 & fix1 to abide ! fire1 #d1 #e1 #f4 ,its use1 #g4 ,sulphur fix$1 is ! ,unicorn's ,horn1 or true ,bezo> ( ,philosoph]s1 #g4 b4 ,no?+ t+e? b ,sulphur1 #h4 a4 ,x ha? +ress into ,metals1 & am5ds !m1 by ! help ( ! ,salt ( ,metals1 #i4 a4 ,( ! ,elem5t ( ,fire ( ,sulphur1 & its use1 #c1 #f4 a4 ,its qualifications1 #fa4 a4 ,sulphur to conv]t into a gradatory ,wat]1 ,p4 #c4 #i4 ,! dang] ( op]at+ ^u "s ,sulphurs to fix !m1 ) ! ,au?\r's advice to ! ,op]at\r1 #aj4 a4 ,sulphurs 9 fix+1 joyn$ ) ,gold & ,silv]1 make !m irr$ucible1 b h bo? flux & +ress re/or$ by ! ,salt ( ,metals1 #aj1 #aa4 ,sulphur may be fixt )\t ! help ( any ext]nal ,fire1 by ! invisible ,fire ( ,nit]1 #aa4 b4 ,! ,sulphur ( ,philosoph]s held ,captive 9 an obscure ,coal1 ,p4 #a4 #aij4 b4 ,! ,sun 7by ! ,m$ium ( ! ,air7 is ! pr9cipal ,in/rum5t ( life1 ,p4 #a4 #chi4 a4 ,exp]im5ts to prove ! same1 ibid4 ,sun ,cele/ial & ,t]re/rial1 _! h>mony ) ,w9e & ,man1 ,p4 #b4 #acj4 ,t ,tobacco rightly prep>$ & adm9i/]$1 effecte? great ,cures1 ,p4 #a4 #bha4 a4 ,tape/ry1 its fad$ ,col\rs to re/ore1 #aha4 ,t>t> to extract f ! ,lees ( ,w9e1 #bib4 a4 ,t>t> af=d$ by o!r ,vegetables besides ,w9e1 #ec4 b4 ,x cause? n ! ,g\t or ,/one1 ibid4 ,t>t> to purifie aft] div]s mann]s1 ,p4 #b4 #fi4 b4 ,t>t> truly purifi$1 & conjoyn$ ) ,common ,wat]1 & pure ,_s ( ,w9e1 make good ,w9e1 l ! natural1 #adj4 a4 ,?ru% & o!r sore ,m\?s 9 ,*ildr51 to cure1 ,p4 #a4 #bhg4 b4 ,t9 to purge f its sup]flu\s ,sulphur div]s ways1 ,p4 #a4 #acj4 a4 ,to make ,t9 h>d & :ite1 l ,silv]1 #ahj4 ,t9 may s]ve = ! writ+ ( ,lett]s1 9 case ( secrecy1 #bgc4 a4 ,t91 its nature & prop]ty1 h[ x may be wa%$1 s z to yield ,gold & ,silv] on ! ,cupel1 ,p4 #b4 #bjj4 ,t9 yields its ,gold & ,silv] to ,copp]1 or ,regulus ( ,antimony1 #fi4 a4 ,a ,process to sep>ate ,gold & ,silv] f ,t9 ) ga91 #bjb4 ,! feces :i* are sep>at$1 are ( m wor? ?an ! ,gold & ,silv]1 #bjc4 b4 ,t9 is fix$ by ,aqua ,=tis1 ,p4 #a4 #cbc4 b4 ,t9cture ( ,antimony1 ,p4 #a4 #ea4 ,t9cture or ,anima ( ,antimony1 to purifie1 ,p4 #b4 #aeh4 ,t9cture ( ,arsnick & ,lune1 #fi4 a4 ,t9cture ( ,corals1 to prep>e1 #agj4 ,t9ctures to extract f ,gems1 & ) !m to t+e ,silv] into ,gold1 ,p4 #c4 #ej4 a4 ,t9ctures introduc$ into ,glass1 ,p4 #b4 #aga4 a4 ,t9cture ( ,fl9ts1 to br+ x ov] ! helm & fix x1 ,p4 #b4 #bae4 ,t9cture ( ,gold to prep>e div]s ways1 #afe1 #aff1 #afi4 ,t9cture ( ,gold & ,antimony1 ,p4 #a4 #gh4 ,( ,gold p] se1 #gi4 ,t9cture ( ,gold1 to prep>e1 ) ! ,oyl ( ,salt1 its use & dose1 #bhh4 b4 ,) ! ,liquor ( ,fl9ts or ,pebbles1 #dg4 ,t9cture ( ,gun-p[d]1 its prep>ation & use1 ,p4 #a4 #cb1 #cc4 ,t9cture ( ,lapis ,calam9>is1 x is p]man5t 9 ! fire1 #cd4 a4 ,t9cture ( ,pebble-/ones1 to prep>e1 #de4 ,its use 9 ,physick1 ibid4 b4 ,x abides ! /ronge/ fire1 #df4 a4 ,t9cture ( ,metals1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #b4 #fg4 ,t9cture ( ,m>s f\nd1 #fi4 a4 ,t9ctures ( ,metals to br+ ov] ! helm ) ,pros]p9a1 ,p4 #c4 #df1 #dg4 ,& to ,coagulate !m into a sweet fusile ,/one1 #di4 ,to fix ^? ,t9ctures1 #ea4 a4 ,a ,t9cture or ,univ]sal ,m$ic9e to prep>e = humane & metallick ,bodies by ! help ( a fi]y ,alcahe/1 ,p4 #b4 #bac4 ,t9cture or ,anima ( ,common ,sulphur1 diaphoretick1 to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #ea4 ,p4 #b4 #aeh4 ,no ,t9cture )\t ,sulphur1 nor no ,sulphur fixt1 )\t ,salt1 bo? ^? are f\nd 9 ,vitriol1 ,p4 #a4 #cge4 a4 ,a true ,t9cture may be made by ,salt & ,fire1 = ! ,melioration ( ,metals1 #dce4 ,n4,b4 ,t9cture ( crude ,t>t>1 ,p4 #a4 #ej4 ,t9ctures ( ,vegetables1 to prep>e1 ibid4 ,( ,sulphur1 ,p4 #c4 #ha4 b4 ,n4,b4 ,toad1 ,s]p5t1 & "s o!r poyson\s ,animals1 are /ript ( _! poyson1 by a b>e decoction1 s t _! fle% may safely be eat51 ,p4 #b4 #ic4 ,too?-a*1 eas$ by ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 ,p4 #a4 #ej4 ,an infallible rem$y = ! ,too?-a*1 ,p4 #c4 #fe4 b4 ,travell]s & o!rs :o are mu* 9 ! ,wea!r1 may be kept dry by ,clo? dipt 9 a c]ta9 ,v>ni%1 ,p4 #a4 #aha4 ,travell]s to keep w>m 9 cold wea!r1 9 ,coa*es or ,waggons1 by ! help ( an ,artificial ,fire1 :i* may be k9dl$ or put out at pleasure1 ,p4 #b4 #aad4 ,trees made to gr[ up spe$ily out ( ,metals1 by ! ,liquor ( ,s&1 ,p4 #a4 #dh1 #agh4 ,v ,vegetable ,se$s conta9 mu* ,volatile ,salt1 ,p4 #c4 #fi4 a4 ,n4,b4 ,vegetables v5om\s1 to correct1 & conv]t into good ,m$ic9es1 by ! moi/ ,fires ( ,salts1 ,p4 #b4 #be4 ,by ,_s ( ,nit]1 #aja4 ,vegetable ,ess5ces to prep>e1 #hd4 ,_! great ,v]tues1 #he1 #ajc1 #ajd4 ,ess5ce ( ,spices1 #hg4 ,a ,vegetable may be conv]t$ into a ,metal1 ,p4 #a4 #bdh4 a4 ,vegetables af=d a common yell[ ,sulphur1 9 all ?+s l to ! ,m9]al1 ibid4 ,vegetables1 _! ,conc5tration1 #cjf4 ,( ! diff]5t ,salts ( ,vegetables1 #cjh4 b4 ,v]m9 to discov] by an ,exp]im5t1 :i* are ( mo/ use 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,p4 #b4 #bc4 ,v]tues ( ?+s to discov] by _! ,signature & ,*>act]s1 ,p4 #a4 #bgj1 #bga4 ,impot5cy ( ,v5us1 to help1 ,p4 #a4 #bff4 a4 ,p4 #b4 #ee4 b4 ,vessel ( ,wood s]v+ = ,boyl+1 ,di/ill+1 c4 z well z ,copp]1 ,iron1 or ,t9 ,vessels1 ,p4 #a4 #eg4 ,vessel ( ,wood = ,ba?+ & ,sweat+1 :i* may be kept hot at pleasure1 ibid4 ,_! uses1 9 ,boyl+1 ,di/ill+1 ,ba?+1 ,sweat+1 c4 ibid4 ,! ,v9e drawe? an od\r & sav\r f ! ,e>?1 beyond all o!r ,plants1 s t any sav\r may be communicat$ to x at pleasure by ! skilfull1 ,p4 #b4 #abe4 b4 ,an ,oyl ( a sweet & /rong od\r1 be+ put to ! ,roots ( ,v9es1 w cause !m to br+ =? ,muscadel ,grapes = t5 ye>s1 #abf4 a4 ,to cause ,v9es to gr[ 9 h>d ,rocks )\t ,e>? or ,dung1 ,p4 #a4 #aib4 a4 ,v9es1 & o!r ,fruit-trees1 to cause to be> mu* ,fruit1 #ahi4 a4 ,v9eg>1 ! mann] ( mak+ x1 ,p4 #a4 #bia4 b4 ,v9eg> to make ( ,gra91 #aff4 b4 ,( ,honey1 #cad4 a4 ,v9eg> ( ,wood1 #ahh4 ,x breaks ,rocks & ,/ones1 #aib4 b4 ,v9eg> ( ,w9e & ,be]1 h[ to di/+ui% !m f ea* o!r1 al?\gh !y be ( equal /r5g?1 #aei4 b4 ,v9eg> to make ( ,w9e1 ,be]1 ,me!gl91 c4 by ! help ( ,sal-mirabilis1 )\t ! heat ( ! ,sun1 ,p4 #a4 #djf4 a4 ,v9eg> & ,br&y to di/ill )\t fire1 ibid4 ,vitriol1 its great ,v]tues1 :5 duly prep>$1 bo? 9 ,m$ic9e & ,al*ymy1 ,p4 #a4 #bce1 #bcf4 ,( ! ,species ( ,vitriol1 & h[ to prove its goodness1 bo? = ,al*ymy & ,physick1 ibid4 ,! use ( ! ,colco?>1 & ,oyl ( ,vitriol 9 ,*yrurg]y1 #bef4 b4 ,err\rs & ,abuses 9 prep>+ ( ,vitriol1 #bcg4 ,( ! r$ ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 #bc4 a4 ,x cures ! ,scab1 ,scald-heads1 ,tett]s1 ,r+worms1 ,ulc]s1 c4 #bci4 a4 ,( ! :ite & gre5 ,oyl ( ,vitriol1 ibid4 ,vitriol & ,allom may be made out ( ,common ,salt1 ,p4 #a4 #djf4 a4 ,vitriol ( ,copp] to prep>e ) ,_s ( ,sal-,armoniack1 #ej4 ,vitriol ( ,gold1 to prep>e1 ) its use1 ,p4 #b4 #acd4 ,vitriol ( ,lune1 ,p4 #a4 #ah1 #ea4 ,vitriol ( ,lune is ! ,vitriol ( ,philosoph]s1 :i* ,basilius appo9ts to be tak5 = 8 "w1 ,p4 #b4 #abh4 a4 ,vitriol ( ,m>s & ,v5us to prep>e1 ,p4 #a4 #ah4 ,vitriol is ! ,sm>agd9e ,table ( ,h]mes1 ,p4 #a4 #daa4 b4 ,vitriol af=de? ! ,/one ( ! ,wise1 ,p4 #b4 #b4 ,! prep>ation ( its ,fire1 ibid4 ,div]s ways ( prov+ its goodness1 ibid4 ,its use 9 ,m$ic9e1 ,al*ymy1 & o!r ,arts1 #c4 ,volatile ,_s ( ,vitriol1 to prep>e1 = ! extract+ & correct+ ,opium1 #aaa4 b4 ,hi/ory ( ! great p[] ( ! ,sulphur ( ,vitriol1 ibid4 ,ulc]s1 ! cure1 ,p4 #a4 #ba4 a4 #dj4 b4 #ej4 b4 #chb1 #chc4 ,( ! ,m\? & ,?roat1 #bfe4 a4 ,ur9e may af=d great pr(it1 ,p4 #b4 #ahe4 b4 ,its fire or fi]y ,_s to prep>e1 #h4 ,_s ( ,ur9e to prep>e 9 abundance by ! help ( ,calx-vive1 #aid4 b4 ,f\r1 five1 or six ,p\nd ( ,_s ( ,ur9e requir$ to ,coagulate "o ,p\nd ( prep>$ ,oyl ( ,vitriol = ! ,secret ,sal-,armoniack1 #ahf4 a4 ,w ,w>ts to take away1 ,p4 #a4 #bhh4 a4 ,wa%balls1 or f9e ,soap to make1 f> exce$+ t ( ,v5ice1 #aha4 ,wat]s ,*alybeat to make at home ( ! same nature & v]tues z ,tunbridge or ! ,spaw-wat]1 #bhf4 b4 ,wat] to conc5trate1 to qu5* ?ir/1 & resi/ diseases1 #bhb4 b4 ,wat] to pres]ve f /9k & corruption on ,%ipbo>d1 #bhd4 a4 ,wat] corrupt$1 & muddy1 made sweet & cle>1 #bhe4 a4 ,wax1 yell[1 to make :ite1 ,p4 #a4 #agi4 ,w9e1 its v]tues & vices1 ,p4 #a4 #bih4 b4 ,x is prejudicial to be drank by ,y\?1 ibid4 ,x ha? 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& durability1 ,p4 #a4 #aff4 b4 #aha1 #ahc4 ,( ,w9e-,lees to make ,br&y1 ,v9eg>1 ,t>t>1 & ,pot-a%es1 #bib1 #bic4 ,wood to pres]ve long f rott+1 ,p4 #a4 #ahi4 ,wood1 its ,sap or ,juice to press out1 = ! mak+ ( ,saltpet]1 & o!r uses1 #ahh1 #ahi4 ,wood to prep>e by ,sal-mirabilis1 t x may long resi/ ! ,fire & ,wat]1 ,p4 #b4 #eb1 #ec4 ,wom5s ,sk9s to make ( a beautifull :it5ess1 ,p4 #a4 #aha4 ,womb1 an excell5t ,m$ic9e to prep>e = x1 ,p4 #b4 #aag4 ,an ,in/rum5t to convey ,m$ic9es into ! ,womb1 ) its use1 #aah4 a4 ,worms1 ! cure1 ,p4 #a4 #ba4 a4 #da4 a4 #ej4 b4 #cfd4 b4 ,a c]ta9 ,rem$y aga9/ ,worms1 & ! ,fev]s !nce proce$+1 ,p4 #b4 #acd4 b4 ,ano!r ( no *>ge1 #acf4 a4 ,an ,hi/ory ( a ,*ild t _h ,worms1 #acf4 ,h[ to make ,worms creep out ( ! ,e>? 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