THE APOLOGY, OR DEFENCE OF A VERITY HERETOFORE PUBLISHED CONCERNING A MEDICINE CALLED AURUM POTABILE, that is, the pure substance of Gold, prepared, and made Potable and Medicinable without corrosives, helpefully given for the health of Man in most Diseases, but especially available for the strengthening and comforting of the Heart and vital Spirits the performers of health: AS AN UNIVERSAL MEDICINE. Together with the plain, and true Reasons, manifold and irrefragable Testimonies of fact, confirming the Universality thereof. And lastly, the manner and order of administration or use of this Medicine in sundry Infirmities. BY FRANCIS ANTHONY of London, Doctor in Physic.  
LONDON Printed by john Legatt, 1616.   

THE PREFACE TO THE INDIFFERENT and judicious Reader.  
ALexander the Great, King of Macedon, amongst all other blazons of his honour, hath this not the least: That in hearing of causes, both his ears were open to both parties, Plaintiff, and Defendant: That being rightly informed, his decision of the controversy might be upright, not partial. As this is the duty of every learned and judicial Reader: so in this question of mine, I cannot entertain other thought, than expectance of all integrity: Not only to have ears, and all other senses aversed from the tongues and quills of idly-learned slanderers, but also reserved unto a generous equanimity towards the necessary and equable reply of the Defendant. Not doubting therefore (gentle Reader) of this your disposition, I have written, and dedicated to your hands and hearts, to take, read, digest and cherish this Apology of my Preparation, and administration of my Essence and Liquor of Gold, commonly called Aurum Potabile or Potable Gold: with assurance of censure on my side, though distasting the A-B-C-darie and Comical Railer. If therefore my malicioners have heretofore seduced you into sinister constructions of this cause, it was not your fault, but their posting malice, anticipating and forestall that better and true Information, which this Apology freely now offereth, and earnestly entreateth to be so accepted. Many good men have justly complained against the Pasquelling liberty of traducing slanderers. If a sufficient conclusion should rest therein, yea, or a moving Inducement: than you with me must needs confess, that no virtue shall have his due regard, no man of whatsoever desert, shall be secure of his good name. My contentment and satisfaction preservative: my shield and defence against the tainted darts of such adversaries, shall be security against foul challenge, Impossibility of attaint, the warrant of truth: which in her naked simplicity shall maintain me, in the uprightness of a good conscience against all their attempts, and by God's grace, powerfully deliver me. Unto you therefore (indifferent and sincere Readers) I consecrate the protection both of this Treatise, and of the Medicine itself therein handled. Because, as no man is created solely for his own particular, but for the profit and good of others; (for nature hath made, and charity commanded a vicinity and neighbourhood betwixt all men) so this being materially a kind of universal Medicine: it ought not to be restrained from the public tender of profit to all men. Socrates being demanded what Countryman he was, answered, not only an Athenian but a Cosmopolitane, a Citizen of that great Commonwealth, the whole world. So ought every good Physician in the public profession of his faculty, not to bury his talon in the soil of one Country, but to remember, that the very Character of his calling doth challenge the fruits of his function for all the world, so far as possible capacity extendeth; specially of this nearest community in Christendom. Let it not therefore seem strange unto you, (worthy Readers) that without exception of Country or nation, I do indefinitely appeal unto all, and in such generality consign these fruitions, which long study, labour & chargeable experience have confirmed unto me, in my profession and Practice of Physic. Arist. saith morally (but the sentence is divine) Bonun quo communius, eò melius. The more common a good thing is, the better it is. Of which followeth one reason of this my present act: Omne Donum quo melius, eò comunicabilius. The better any gift is, the more communicable also ought it to be. And as it is so in nature itself, so ought it to be in the dispensation of the possessor. I do not herein so propose, and magnify mine own endeavours, & the perfection of this Medicine by myself made, with a solitary conceit, and ambitious prejudice, as though no person else where were seized of the like (and peradventure in a higher degree of exaltation) but acknowledging Gods blessings and gifts, to myself amongst many others, I may not hide my talon in the earth: But beside the present uses hereof in most urgent causes of health, do also wish the provoking, and virtuous emulation in others, to incite their industries in the search and labour of excellent necessity for a common good. Also that so general a Medicine may as generally be known to be had, to the intent to be used in all places. The opinion of every excellent, both ancient, and modern Physicians, concerning the virtue, power, efficacy and use of Potable gold, is convested in their own writings: who do hold firm, that no Physician can well save the performing honour of his profession, without Potable gold, howsoever otherwise he be furnished with herbal Medicines. In which kind also, God hath stored so many particular adiuments, for the relief of man's miserable maladies, that none ought to neglect the indagation of their virtues, the preparation of their parts, and administration of their Remedies. Which as  
I gladly and happily use in fit time and place, so I also commend the like use to others, even with this Potable Gold, as is commonly used in sundry other Polychresticke, or Panchresticke Medicines: according to every present requisition of occasions and circumstances, by the advice of any rational and experienced Physician. With which profession I offer and submit the respect and acceptance of my Inventions, desiring you all, with like regard and favour, to receive and embrace this my will and desire of doing good, and to be profitable to many.   

THE DIVISION OF THIS TREATISE.  
ABout five years passed I published a short discourse for the Assertion of Chemical Physic, and of true Potable gold, containing these heads or Chapters. 1. Whether gold may be so dissolved, that it become truly potable. 2. That the highest and most powerful excellency of Medicines is in Metals. 3. That amongst all Metals gold hath the prerogative, concerning the Physical use of Medicine. 4. Of what manner is the Art, and mystery to dissolve gold, and distill it up: which commonly is called, Drawing over the helm. 5. That it were requisite by public question to examine and try this truth of this magistery, that so the mouth of all gainsayers might be stopped. 6. That Potable gold deserveth the name of a General or universal Medicine: and of the manifold use, and efficacy of mine own Potable gold.  
This Treatise of mine, containing a simple, naked and plain delivery of a simple and naked truth, and therefore as simply and plainly in words and style set forth, though it really satisfied both here and in foreign parts many learned men, judicial lovers of truth, yet it wanted not the common lot of all virtues, to find malevolent eyes and detracting encomberers: such as may seem either with blind zeal, or ignorant opinion of omniscience, rather to repine at a fee lost, then desire the true knowledge of that, which they never intending to labour for, yet ambitiously desire an imputation of critical knowledge therein. The sand of this descent was chiefly, if not only in London. The Issue, none have greater cause to mourn for, than the Printers for want of utterance, or rather they which bore the charge of printing: for unto judicial Readers, those labours of theirs, though they were tedious and nauseous, yet some recreation followed in laughing at so much obstetrication of such mountains in the parturition of such ridiculous mice. I hope none will expect a cryquit answer of me to their most powerful arguments, being, in the most modest term, a shamble of impotent and effrenat scolding: but rather truth and matter against falsehood & words, leaving their tongues and goose-quills, to the judgement and censure of their own reformed and better advised hearts: of which my charity persuades me not wholly to despair: knowing some learned gentlemen of the same company, not the same mind, ready to blush at such a publication, which all the learned men of Christendom do laugh: And who can fancy such barking Rhetoric, wherein not only good words, are made the measures of madness, but precious hours are consumed in frothy rabling? If they be still of the same spirits, I wish them thereof full contentment therein: And that therefore they would in some hollow craggy place stretch out their own strains, that 1000 exchange of interest might bountifully return them their delightful terms and Syllogisms in this their new Barbara. But this my Apology shall with much tranquillity, I hope, answer them, defend mine own reputation and integrity, vindicate this verity questioned; give estimation to potable gold, and make the use thereof more common. According to which intentions I have divided this Treatise in three parts. In the first shall be proved and maintained that which in my first printed book was delivered concerning gold, that it may be made potable and medicinable, and be esteemed for a kind of general Medicine, or near thereto. In the second I will satisfy and sufficiently prove by irrefragable testimonies, and examples, that this my Medicine so much canvased, both is made and doth consist of gold, and also performeth the true effects, mentioned to be incident unto potable gold. In the third part I will show and teach the way how to use this Medicine in every particular disease. That all pacified and indifferent persons, favourers of truth, and embracers of God's blessings, may enjoy the fruition thereof. Some circumstances also I have hereunto annexed, such as are pertinent to this our intent.  
It is a controversed question: Whether there be or may be made a general or universal Medicine, good for all Diseases. Many hold the negative. If they speak precisely of all Diseases without distinction, I say as they do, and consent. For there be many fatal, mortal and Incurable Diseases, against which all consultation and counsel of Physic is bootless. Therefore that my assertion of a general Medicine be rightly understood, I desire my meaning to be truly and distinctly taken. For I know that some diseases be native and hereditary: some caused by some outward and supervenient chance or accident: some proceeding of simple distemper: some of humours joined therewith. Those which are native and hereditary, are generally thought, and for the most part be all incurable, though they may in some kind receive alleviation and ease: And some of them also in the title of those which happen by supervenient accident: As luxations, lameness, Impotencies, want or superfluity of some joint, blindness, deafness, Ambiguity of sex, etc. And these so far as they be restaurable and capable of Cure, are chiefly under that part of this faculty which is called Surgery, and requireth the hand, though not always and in all cases. But those Infirmities and Diseases of the other kind, proceeding of inward causes within the body, such as, for the most part, be all Maladies whereupon all Rational Physicians are exercised, if by administration of one Medicine they all (I mean, so long as they are accounted curable by Rational Physicians) may be eased, mitigated and perhaps perfectly cured, surely such Medicine, aught and may be accounted respectively a general Medicine. For as that Physician is to be accounted perfect, and a general Master of his Art which knoweth according to his title, faculty and profession, how to cure all diseases, though he leave and give over some as incurable; not for wnat of fit means and skill in all cases of possibility, but through ineptitude and indisposition of the subject being uncapable of redintegration: So also that shall be accounted a Medicine universal, which cureth most and the greatest diseases, though not all: not through defect of efficacy in the Medicine itself, but respectively for the inability of the subject.  
This also may be proved by reason derived from 
1 The first reason.  those Medicines of Rational Physicians, which for the multiplicity of their operative extent to many intentions, and curing of many diseases, are called Polychresta, that is, of many uses. For if there be among them such as be helpful not to one only singular affection, but to many different diseases, why is it not likewise consequent and reasonable that by help of Art, a Medicine may be made much more comprehensive of efficacy upon diseases? And as it may be made to exceed in one degree, so in 2. 3. 4. 100 and from Polychreston, of many uses, be Catholicon, universal, of all uses. The reason is all one to reasonable men.  
If objection be made, that such Polychrest is artificially made by composition of many things, wherein are diversity of natures. And this universal of one only, which implieth an impossibility of different and contrary operative faculties: to this I answer, that Polychrests are made out of Simples without commixtion: As from Rheubarbe, Vinegar, Led, Niter, Vitriall, Opium, Camphire, and many other, whereof some do both lose and knit, some do heat and cool, some have other contrary effects, which appear in their operations, and are testified by Writers. These things being thus in impure mixtures and unperfect bodies, what doubt can there be made of the high prerogative and supreme excellency of Gold, which all the learned and experienced antiquity, and the continued derivation from thence unto this day have acknowledged and magnified for the chief, if not only Treasury, and rich Cabinet of universality and Panchresticke Medicine: In which all the dowers of all other Medicines, whatsoever are written and experimentally found, be united and naturally enclosed.  
Secondly, whereas the original of most diseases 
2 The second reason.  springeth from that, which the Physicians call Intemperies, that is, a distemperature, being especially in the first qualities, hot, cold, moist or dry; there is no reason to the contrary, but that one Medicine, being without excess or defect, in equal harmony of all qualities most temperate, and also powerful in operation, may be sufficient for the collection, qualifying, and rectifying of all and every such distemper. Such a like body is gold: which notwithstanding it be compounded of the four Elements, yet is this in prerogative above all other natural bodies, endowed with an exact temperament and equality of the compounding Elements, and Elemental qualities. Every one to the other three, and all four to and among themselves by exact natural equality and perfect mixture, are so compounded to the perfection of this body, that it constantly persisteth in the fire without diminution. From this proportional mixture of Elements resulteth a temperament of supreme mediocrity: whereupon that our learned and famous countryman Roger Bacon, calleth Gold the mean between the four first qualities. Seeing therefore by God's gift in the creation it consisteth of so true an adequation and subtle temperament, this must needs appear and show itself operatively in consequent effects upon those first qualities, and be powerful against all distemperatures, whether hot or cold, moist or dry, or any their combinations: First allaying and bridling any excess therein, and so by degrees and succession overcoming the whole discord, and restoring mediocrity of temperament between all. So that the general Axiom or Rule of great Hypocrates is here magnified: That Diseases are cured by Medicines contrary to themselves. For the mean betwixt two extremes is no less contrary to both and either of them, than one extreme to an other: and more powerful in reduction, by how much it is more habitual and fixed in the unspotted mediocrity and equality. Let this be understood of gold dissolved and made potable, otherwise it is not operative upon those distempered qualities in one kind or other  
The third Reason concerneth the temper of the body to be cured. Death (saith Galen) doth always 
3 The third reason.  follow the unmeasurable or excessive distemperatures of the Heart. So likewise do Diseases. For all parts of the body languish with the Heart. Let us therefore consider a little the Empery of the Heart in man's body, how by his own heat and vital spirit, it reigneth over, and in all parts of the body. Let us also take into consideration the distemperature of other parts making impression upon the Heart, and so are causes of languishment and death. Which being on either side certain, than it must also be true, that if gold administered do restore integrity of temperament to the Heart, the other parts and members of the body shall also receive comfort, strength, restoration, and finally life to the whole body. Wherhfore the first office of every good Physician is, to have special regard, to maintain and uphold the spiritual functions of his diseased patient, which all have their original from the heart. For if he suffer them to quail, and over much to be dejected, all Cordials will then come unseasonably. That admonition is just and necessary First strengthen and comfort the Heart, then apply for the Disease, if need be: for oft times, the Heart being well corroborated, the Disease imminent vanisheth. But some will ask, how gold, so hard,  and compact, and therefore indigestable by any strength of man's stomach, can pass from thence to the heart, and strengthen, comfort, rectify and restore it; conconsidering that these and such like faculties come to it by the plenty of pure, clear, and subtle spirits of the blood, which cannot be made of any thing not digested both in the Stomach and liver, and therefore not of gold. In answer whereof I say, that long and daily observation hath confirmed, that many things naturally are effected by the hidden and specifical properties of some things, whereof no understanding of man can give a certain and undisputable manifest cause or reason. We see the affinity of natures between Iron and the Loadstone, and the pointing of this to the North Pole. Of which kind there be infinite exemplary instances. Neither do the most learned Physicians and best Philosophers so well agree upon the reasons of those Purging Medicines which they call Elective, as appropriate specially to one humour: and divers others to some special part of the body, yea and to some special diseases: but that a great part of them do fly to these hidden and specifical properties, some in the same, some in other terms. In which rank if we marshal gold, what Lieutenant will chide? He certainly must be some overweening man, that will question these noble virtues of gold, that hath read so many notable and famous Authors for that affirmative assertion, part whereof I have cited in my other book, being but one Rank of a whole Army. Here I will only trouble the Reader with a few lines out of that famous Physician and excellent Philosopher Arnald. Gold altereth the evil condition of man's body, cleanseth and reneweth it. The virtue of many things may come near the particulars of the operation hereof, but no one perform it all. But potable gold alone is it which worketh these miraculous effects: this is not subject to corruption, but is agreeable to the Complexion and temperament of man. It doth neither heat, nor cool, nor moisten, nor dry: but is temperate in all temperature, and exceedeth all things in durability: It helpeth a cold stomach, and giveth courage to Cowards and fearful hearts: It helpeth the passions of the Heart: It is good against Melancholy: It comforteth natural heat and tempereth the same, neither may any thing be compared to it or supply the stead thereof. The virtue thereof is manifest in the substance of it. It cleanseth and clarifieth by reason of the natural heat it hath. It giveth high and supreme temperament above all other things, by reason of the great temperament of itself: and being itself most durable, it causeth continuance and durability, according to natural possibility in other things, and preserveth man's body. And because it is like to the Complexion of men's body, therefore if it be prepared as it ought, it will join and incorporate thereunto. But all the secret is in the preparation of it, which the wise Philosophers have concealed. It confirmeth and keepeth sound the substance of the Heart, and preserveth it, and clarifieth the substance of the spirits, and sendeth good blood to the skin, and with a light and easy abstersion preserveth beauty as in youth. Thus he writeth, as also in other places of this Author you may read many admirable effects and virtues of gold both  and potable. How gold is so powerful a Cordial and so general a Medicine, is held a very difficult question to find the cause and reason thereof. Let every man's opinion be free to himself. I will without prejudice to any other briefly show you my opinion. I take it for granted that gold of all mixed bodies is most equal and temperate in the Elements and elemental qualities, so that moisture with heat as agent, dryness with coldness as patiented and subject to action, are inseparably with natural concordance perfectly joined. Wherefore gold is respectively a body not only incorruptible in water, fire, air, and earth, and as it were an earthly image of eternity, but also most convenient, agreeable, and as it were allied to and with the heart of man, which of his hot moisture doth work the vital spirits, and maintain the arterial beat of the pulse in all parts of the body. And this temperament of gold must be considered two ways. First (as Scholars call it) Arithmetically: hence cometh the equality and equability of qualities elementary in the compact and  body thereof, not resolved into the permanent form of potable liquor. In this consideration it were very hard for learned Physicians that build so much upon and press authority, to deny that gold hath and actively doth show many great effective virtues, seeing the Catalogue is so great of many notable and famous Physicians which extol the effects thereof, and at this day do use it so much; as of gold quenched in wine, boiled in broth, given in limell or foil in Conserves and Electuaries. The hope and end thereof in all their intentions, is to Corroborate and comfort the heart. And this temperature in and of gold is habituate and coessential with the whole substance, matter and form, in all the Elements both active and passive. And because not the material but the formal Essence is most operative and professor of the noble Elements, fire and air, from whence resulteth in an indissoluble bond, heat and moisture so friendly agreeable to man's nature. Therefore gold in his natural coagulation and solidity, cannot so fully according to the inward power of his natural efficacy and virtue, show and perform the effects thereof, as being resolved, opened, and made potable, that the Elements and elemental qualities may more freely both work and be wrought upon, and be brought from their potentiality to activity in application to the body of man. For then the agent and formal virtues, fire and air be predominant in their exaltation. Whose property, being communicated & applied to & with the spirits of our body, is to refresh, comfort & strengthen the heart: renew, restore, and increase the spirits, by that wonderful faculty, and near equality as it were brotherhood which it hath to them. And this in the second consideration of the temperament of Gold Geometrical in that different respect, as the other is called Arithmetical. In which that proportionate quality friendly and concordant to the heart and temperament of man, and that complexioned moist heat or hot moisture, is prevalent or predominant. And one chief reason why Arnald before cited and very many others of unreprovable authority, do so much commend, and with a reserved secrecy admire the excellent dowers of gold, is, that being made potable, it restoreth, augmenteth and preserveth that our humidum radical, and calidum innatum, Natural heat and moisture, (understand them complexioned not distinct) and so with respective possibility, prolongeth life, and keepeth back old age, I mean the sense of the defects and infirmities thereof.  
If it be objected that this exact temperature and equality 
Objection.  of mixture in gold being supposed, it cannot actively operate or work any thing in man's body, because, as every action cometh from or by means of some predominant quality, so equality without disparagement keeps all in an undefeazeable bond of an irresoluble compound. I answer thus. In cases where the intemperature or distemper of the disease (or the degree thereof in some cases) is not yet known, the doctrine positive and counsel of Physicians is, to use and administer temperate Medicines, which shall not be offensive manifestly to any quality, but indifferent and allowable to all. If this be done with good advise and reason: in such like case, it must needs be far more consonant to reason, and behoveful to the patiented, to give such a Medicine as is not only temperate by qualification, but so prerogatively excellent therein, that it cannot lose that temperature and the consequent efficacy thereof, by the force of any thing consonant or dissonant. Which is far otherwise in all vegetables reputed equal in temperament, because they are apt in some cases to cause dangerous distemperature in man's body. Examples are plentiful. But for instance take Manna itself reputed a very temperate laxative, yet very easily itself turning into a hot Choleric humour, and increasing the same, and the distemperatures and diseases consequent thereupon according to the disposition and inclination of the body receiving it. Of which there is no fear in the use of gold, for the reasons aforesaid. Therefore whether the Tenure be: That Contraries be cured by Contraries, having respect to the disease and the cause thereof, the quality of the Medicine is remedy: Or that like are conserved by their like, with regard to the strength of the patiented and comfort of the heart, according to the doctrine of Hypocrates: Gold (as hath been proved) must needs be in both intentions the fittest and most convenient Medicine and remedy for diseases of what temper or distemper soever, being advisedly given: specially being Philosophically opened, resolved and made potable:  
That there may be a general or universal Medicine 
4 The fourth reason.  is also proved, by consideration taken from the nature of the person diseased, with reference to the disease. For if the disease be strong, like a heavy burden pressing the patiented, and the poor patiented weak not able to bear out the Critical day of happy judgement of issue of the malady; I ask in this case what ought to be done. Certainly, rather enable the body to the end of the Combat, by comforting and strengthening the heart, then vainly attempt to remove the log, and suffer him to sink under the burden. For, not the Medicine, but nature alone is the true physician, curing all infirmities, if she be not oppressed, or that she be so relieved, that strength in her be maintained. It is not unlike by comparison unto the charge of sumpter Mules or Packhorses, which oft times use to be fed traveling that they may endure to carry their burdens to the Inn, not discharged untimely of their packs. And by this means they need not be unloaden at every bait; but provendred under their loads for the quicker dispatch. So no disease is cured, the strength not maintained: but contrarily by perfect Method the strength and power of the body is by degrees to be restored and comforted, that the disease may be both resolved, and life maintained. To this purpose did Arnaldus write in these words. The only intention of ancient Physicians was, to give vigour and strength unto nature: Who being strengthened, performeth whatsoever is expedient. And by this means they never did overthrow any man. Therefore never cease to work with Cordials in administration of Physic. This is the counsel of Arnald.  
Moreover, many diseases proceed from obstructions 
The fift reason.  of some viscous, slimy and mucilaginous matter, not separated in the vessels of concoction, by their imbecility, either natural, or accidental. Therefore, if this obstruent matter be subtiliated, the obstruction shall thereby be taken away, & consequently both the disease and accidents of the disease cured. Of such kinds of Obstructions, besides other diseases, many kinds of fevers do arise, burning, rotten, hectic, pestilent, etc. Also many and dangerous sicknesses both hot and cold. Against which though Medicine made of vegetables do often very much prevail: yet because for the most part they be too weak, and leave no  and lasting impression: or contrariwise work so violently, and seldom without some offence, scarce ever with such temper, gentleness and sincerity as is requisite. Therefore that Medicine which being most temperate and equally graduated to the Elemental harmony of man's body, ought justly to be preferred both before them and all of that kind. For such one cannot by his coldness offend the complexioned parts, nor by his heat the hot: but by opening and so promotively taking away the Obstruction, be equally & certainly profitable to all. Galen teacheth that the cause is to be taken away, by finding out, and applying the true contrary of every alterable nature. As to cure any disease coming of and depending on Obstruction, is the dissolving of matter obstruent, & opening the Obstruction. This counsel we ought to follow in all such cases, in opening that which is forcibly shut. And then gentle and quiet restitution cometh of temperament to all distempered parts. For, whether the excess were in heat or cold, the spirits which were shut up in prison, now set at liberty, are refreshed, recover their former vigour, and health to the whole body. If the blood (saith Hippocrat.) be stopped in his course, and the spirit with it, it causeth chylnesse, numbness, giddiness, loss or hindrance of speech, heaviness & pain of the head & convulsions, after which follow many kinds of the falling sickness which be accounted cold diseases. In brief, it is most evident, that only Obstructions be the cause of many and sundry diseases, not only different, but directly contrary each to other. Therefore as one cause brought them in, so may one Medicine expel them.  
But pause a while. It may be demanded how humours 
Objection.  so exorbitant & abounding as they do in the bodies of many men, shall be emptied from thence by the force of any medicine, whose faculty is not to expel or purge by the common passage, and whose intent is to be only strengthening and comforting the heart.  
To which I answer: It is true, that in many diseases 
Solution.  the abundance of humours are such causes, that except they be purged away in due and convenient time and order, it is scarce possible to hope for a sound recovery: in which case if some gentle Purgation, together with the administration of this universal Medicine be used, both the strength shall be better maintained, sooner recovered, and the disease overcome Yet though no purgation be given, but only this universal Medicine at times administered, such is the virtue thereof, that Nature itself being strengthened and comforted above the malice of the offending humours and the disease, will expel the burden of those humours by the most convenient passages which that case may require, whether it be by siege, vomit, urine, sweat, or other exitures. For the Physician attending, is not director and Master, but minister and servant in fit administration unto nature: which being comforted and strengthened, will help herself beyond all hope and conceit of man, as hath been often found to the admiration of the greatest Doctors which hitherto have written, and happeneth daily in our own experience. In all diseases the Physicians part is, to promote the endeavour of nature to expel the offending humours by those passages, which herself showeth and directeth; with discretion between critical and symptomatical evacuations, and of the conveniency of a few circumstances following the particularities of the disease: Of this I could easily and plentifully bring many irrefragable and demonstrative reasons: but they may partly be understood by that which is already said, and partly are written by divers others grave and learned Authors. Therefore I will follow brevity, & only set down a few lines out of that profound and singular Philosopher Raymund Lul: who in the 32. Chapter of the Theory of his Testament writeth thus. Blessed be our glorious and omnipotent God who hath given mankind knowledge and understanding to join and integrate the confused particularity of all Medicines with one real universality, by which all things be and continue rectified. Therefore Son I warn thee, if thou desirest to be a perfect Physician, set not thy Practice on the particularities of Medicine, or the particular intentions of Physic, because they be confused, and at this day not sound, nor perfect. For nature cannot endure them, by reason of their too much confusion, but is best pleased or satisfied with and in one only Medicine. Because there is but one Medicine truly curing all Infirmities, and comforting the spiritual virtues and powers of life, etc. And a little after in the same. He that knoweth how to reduce most particularities or virtues (for the intention of Curing diseases) unto one universality (of subject) shall be the most excellent amongst Physicians. In particular Medicines virtues be confused: but in an universal, they be real, united, and active, as the whole course of nature showeth. And this is Medicina, Medicinarum, superlatively by excellency and prerogative the Medicine of Medicines. And he that hath such a Medicine, hath a precious gift of God. For it is an incomparable treasure. Thus far Raymund: who though he there speak of that great and high Philosophical secret, yet he plainly witnesseth that there is in nature a universal Medicine: which whether it be made of gold, or gold made of it, It mattereth not much, for either way it sufficiently proveth, the excellent properties of gold most agreeable to man's nature; which having thus far proved, I will here end this first part of this Treatise.  
Having thus, unto moderate and well tempered judgements (for my intent and purpose in this treatise) proved, that there hath been, and therefore may be a panchrestical Medicine, for which very many learned are either searchers themselves, or witnesses of other men's happiness in attaining the same: yet because the pervicacie of some is such, that against experiment and sense itself, they will (peradventure consciously) pretend the Impossibility & maintain the negative: & some again, though yielding a possibility & maintaining the affirmative, will fight in the shadow of one instance: contending, that though they granted it may be; yet this subject of mine, this my potable gold hath not either the true, or near preparation of that so renowned and famously mentioned Medicine, powerful and available in all diseases that may happen to men: I will apply myself to their satisfaction. My answer shall be brief, and of two sorts. First by Reason: secondly, by manifest and clear demonstration of effects, of manifold experiments and witnesses beyond exception: which be the main pillars & only necessary substructions of all knowledge in matter controvertible amongst men.  
Concerning the proofs of reason, I have sufficiently satisfied that point in my other book in the fourth, fift, and sixth chapters. Yet further I pray consider here with me, that there be many paths leading to the same Town, and many ways to one and the same end. Some in their endeavours and pursuit for the attaining of a universal Medicine labour in Minerals and those Metals which respectively be called, and are unperfect: Some in Salts: some in vegetables, some in the Animal kind: every one dittying the sound of the bell answerable to his own tune. Let each of them therefore follow the Issue of his own labours. I force not against them. But freely profess that in the persuasion of those reasons which have lead me, I resolutely set down my rest for this scrutiny in natural gold, and therein have employed my Industry: with what success and happy Issue, I appeal to the most certain, true and uncontrollable judge and Doctress, which is experience. The centonary Fropperies of Alphabetarias, of Aurum non Aurum, shall nothing abate the vindicting of this constant truth, that by my preparation, Aurum non Aurum, gold hath been so altered in and from the compacture and solidity of his primitive body; and in that respect it may be called, and truly is, non Aurum, not gold, but destroyed, concerning the gross body, and altered into a subtle, penetrant and volatile nature, and so exalted into the full activity of a most precious Medicine, with all the powerful explications of healthful and helpful mysteries which nature hath sealed in that body, and left to the industrious labour of man to unfold. For gold is the Emblem of a magnificent and most princely Palace, drawing the beholders of his natural lustre, to search what excellent jewels be contained within that outward wall of so rich promises. Which though they be many and admirable, yet few attain to the fruition thereof, because by extern apparences, they aim at the latent and hidden virtues: neither do they know the right key to unlock that rich Cabinet. And although I cannot sufficiently declare, nor prize, all the faculties (which be respectively innumerable) of this bountiful treasury: yet I may and do confidently acknowledge and profess, that I have found in use & practise very many of great worth; which as in themselves, for the use of men they be of great worth, and estimation, so for them, man is reciprocally bound both to ackwowledg & thankfully embrace, as Gods large blessing; who commandeth us to knock at these gates of Nature, that they may be opened unto us, that so we may find and enjoy the treasures locked therein. What man amongst thousand hath found out and perfected the like magisterial secret? Who is he among many, that hath not tired his teeth in the hard shell, never enabled by cracking it, to come to the sweet kernel, in which dwelleth this mellite and gentle liquor of gold? But I will leave this digression, and return to the intended end.  
There is no question but that a Medicine made of 
1. Reason.  natural gold, dissolved without things corrosive, and brought into a substance in form like honey, and Medicinable, potable, and disperseable into any liquor, is both excellent, and justly to be reputed potable gold. But this Medicine of mine, made and consisting in itself of gold, is such (as I have before proved and shall further hereafter prove) therefore it is, and aught to be acknowledged for true potable gold. The proposition needeth none other proof, than the consent of all famous writers of and upon potable gold: The Assumption, whereupon the Inference and Conclusion dependeth, is proved in my first published book, as also out of manifest demonstration, not private, to myself, but public in the sight of many, not only once done, but sundry times iterated: in which proceed, the demonstrative tokens mentioned in Art, are apparent: the Instrumental water which was in the form of common water before it was put upon the gold, in few days becometh tincted, with a deep and ruddy colour, also when the Instrumental water so tincted, shall be distilled away, the solution of gold remaineth in form of honey as by Philosophers is specified. In the whole magistery, Art or process I have not kept any thing secret, saving the Instrumental water as Raymund testifieth. But some will say, If this be that true Potable gold, why do you make it common to others? Good Sirs, forsooth I answer because it is such, therefore I make it common, concerning the use: Which being profitable to all, challengeth the right and law of nature and charity, to be communicated to al. But that other great secret of the Philosopher, not communicable to others, is only profitable to the Author himself. And therefore let not this be the less precious in itself, because innumerable men receive health and comfort thereby? The sun giveth visible light to the whole world. Is it therefore an inferior Planet unto Mercury which seldom appears in the sight of men?  
Again. That Medicine which really performeth 
2. Reason.  the true and proper unquestioned effects of Aurum potabile, being essentially made of the said subject, aught and needs must be accounted true potable gold. But this Medicine of mine, hath produced the notable effects, only proper to potable gold. Therefore it must needs be the same. An affirmative argument from the effect to the cause is good and strong: as likewise from the cause to the effect. In the holy Scriptures, a Prophet shall be judged great, by his great works. As Elias, Elisa, and the Apostles raised the dead, as our Saviour Christ did. (It being proper only to the power of God) whose doctrine they as forerunners; these as succeeders preached, in one verity, and the same divine gift. The Analogy and proportional deduction of Inference, is a like true in Arts and Sciences, and in all works both of Nature and Art, whether singular or conjoined. So our Potable gold, brought from the potentiality of nature's lock, unto the activity, which artificial opening exciteth and manifesteth, is known by his own proper and inseparable efficacies and effects, largely affirmed in my other book. The Assumption of this Argument, drawing the conclusion, I will further hereafter, by examples confirm.  
The third Reason may be taken from the extraordinary 
3. Reason.  and wonderful manner of working in the nature and resolution of gold, whereby it is brought from fixation, to volatility, and so made potable. Therefore I say thus. Whosoever can so dissolve the body of gold, that it shall not by any Art be reduced again into fixed  gold, but so persist; doubtless hath made potable gold, medicinable and profitable for the health of man. But by God's blessings in my endeavours, I have often times done this, and still can do it: therefore doubtless I have often times made, and still can make potable gold, medicinable and profitable for man's health. The dependence and connexion of this proposition standeth in this: That gold in his primitive, natural, hard, compact body, cannot communicate his internal virtues in man's body; and therefore is not medicinable. For then the formality of gold is not loosened from the bridle, or freed from the bodily prison, and bonds of coagulation; and therefore not easily work upon the subject whereunto it is applied. But contrariwise, being ultimatly and irreducibly solute, it is then apt for action. So that if the substance of gold be exalted in his exuberate colour, it is a true token that it is made subtle, attenuate, and therefore Medicinable; and that the airy and fiery parts, or Elementalitie thereof, are predominant over the earthy and watery. And in this manner preserving the natural unity of the whole compound, do draw them (not altering the composition, but subtiliating the substance) in the exalted symbolisme of the same Elements. The Assumption hath the same proof and confirmation which the other before: that is, my very often and almost daily experience, whereof, if need be I, can produce many eye-witnesses of eminent rank, and amongst them some learned Physicians, against whom no one dare mutter an exception. But as Avicen in his book de Animá maketh three kinds of proof. 1. Sophistical. 2. Logical, and 3. Sensible by sight: of which it is to be understood, that by Sophistical there he meaneth not false or counterfeit cavillings. But leaving that apart, I will content myself with the other twain. The Logical part of which we have hitherto discoursed by inference of reason: And now, will we proceeede to the third, being of sensible and eye-witnessed experiments.   

EXPERIMENTS AND OCULARE TESTIMONIES, A FEW DRAWN OUT OF A GREAT NUMBER, BY WHICH the Wonderful virtues of this my Potable gold in the Curing of Diseases are fully showed, perhibited and avouched, by ocular and sensible testimonies, free from all future challenge and question.  

A PROTESTATION OF THE Author, to the writers of these Epistles or Letters following.  
Honourable, Worshipful and Worthy persons, I entreat your courtesies, and considerate humanity's, not to take in ill part or make sinister construction, that I have without your special allowances & warrants, published these your letters written unto me, concerning the effects and successes in the administration of my Potable gold. Protesting hereby, that I entertain not the least thought of wronging any of you; but being compulsarily enforced to the necessary defence of my Integrity and good name, intentiously scandalized in the oppugning of this Medicine, which is the subject of this Discourse. I pray you all willingly to consent to this averrment of your own consciences, and testifying both the innocency of me, and useful necessity of a Medicine proved by yourselves in so many cases of dangers, left and forsaken after all other known Remedies rankly attempted: and prognostically reputed desperate. Which your consents, I doubt not shall record an honourable memory of you, in the maintenance of so necessary, and healing truth. I shall never fail by any my abilities, to be ready in any kind of services of good offices towards you.   

TRANSMARINE TESTIMONIES. THE USE OF THE POTABLE GOLD BROUGHT OUT OF ENGLAND, AND PRESENTED TO HIS SACRED IMPERIAL Majesty I do approve, by the happy success in two cases of mine experience.  

FIrst, I gave one ounce weight thereof to a young man naturally strong, but then far spent with a malignant fever, being febris inclusa, with Idleness of his Brain. After taking thereof he slept, and in his sleep, avoided through his mouth, four long and round worms, living and quick. So was he quit and free both from the fever, congelation, and distemper of the Brain. Notwithstanding many Remedies had been before proved upon him, and he had lain in this case four weeks extremely sick, in great danger of death.   

AN other also recovered by this potable gold; Who being possessed of a quartan fever, (which took him in the Autumn or fall of the leaf, and held him all winter) and was thereby so weakened, that his strength seemed utterly decayed, and ready to fall into a Dropsy. This man after many Purgations, took of me an ounce of this Potable gold, in the distilled water of Carduus Benedictus: whereby he fell into so strange and unaccustomed sweat, as I cannot remember ever to have read, or heard of the like. For beside that it was natural, with out other impulsion, and so abundant that two persons had their hands full in drying him, yet it so continued 3. days and 3. nights. But the most wonderful thing of all was, that in this extraordinary sweat, and abstinence from meat the time of three days and nights, he was so far from fainting, for so much as any person could observe, that with this natural and spontaneall evacuation, he did every hour wax stronger, lustier, and more cheerful: And at the end of these days, he was thoroughly recovered and in perfect health.  
I do witness this JOHN ATHMESTETT IN Pubemheimb and Weyer, Dr. in Physic, and Physician to the Sacred Imperial Majesty.    

Right worshipful Sir.  
Having read your true Assertion of that high Medicine the Aurum Potabile, and heard relation made of the strange and wonderful effects of the same, by my Lord Rosse his majesties Ambassador, Sir N. Drury. and Mr. Stafford, with divers others noble and gentlemen of England that were at this Election & Coronation in Frankforth, I could & would not omit to visit you with these few lines, humly entreating you, that for my pay, I might be partaker of this so great a gift of God. And having understood by the letters of Sir Henery Cary, that 4. ounces of this high medicine are sold for twenty shillings, I have entreated this gentleman to lay out four pounds sterling, that I might have 16. ounces of it. The which, if I may attain at your hands, as also the dose, the manner and time of exhibiting it (for unwilling would I err contrary to your experience) I shall ever hold myself bound and beholding unto you. Thus humbly beseeching you that for common studies sake, you would not let me fail of my Entreaty, I rest  
Your though unknown yet ever loving friend JAMES MOSAN, Physician to his Highness. cassel IN HESSEN THIS 11. juli. 1612.   

RIght Worshipful Sir, I thank you most highly for your Aurum Potabile which you sent me: which indeed I do never use, but in necessity, when other Medicines will show no help at al. I have tried the virtue thereof in extreme vomitings: In the passion of the heart: In malicious and contagious Dysenteries or bloody fluxes: In the rising or suffocation of the mother, and the falling sickness by reason thereof: In the colic. In all which diseases after all other helps inward and outward have failed, one dose of this Medicine did effect so much, that all these patients after they had taken it, as it were in few hours recovered their health. I have also tried it, in that disease which is called Melancholia hypocondriaca (in English some call it the Melancholy of the guts) but have not found that effect as in the former. Yet it hath comforted the party marvelously.  
From Sleusingen 24. of Febr. 1612. Your ever good friend JAMES MOSAN.   

worshipful Dr. Anthony, you may think me either forgetful, or unthankful for your manifold courtesies towards me. But the truth is, I can find no convenient means as I would, how to show my thankfulness; and therefore constrained to die your debtor.  
Your Aurum Potabile is an admirable Medicine in most Diseases. I have given it in the beginning of a podagrical fit: Whereupon the patiented fell into a sweat, and therewithal his pain ceased, and the patiented walked again in short space. Also in the bloody flux I have used it, In the falling sickness: In the superfluous Menstrual flux of women: In the worms of young children; In the Measles and small Pocks: Almost in all the Diseases of the Matrice, it is a most excellent Remedy. Let all them that have written against it, talk idly & nothing to the purpose. This grant them, that they have read much, and write learnedly, but nothing to disprove your Medicine: That little experience that I have made of it, and others have found, is sufficient to show their vanity. So I desire to be commended to you, etc.  
From cassel this 16. of August. 1614 Your most loving friend james Mosanus.   

But that I may the better advertise, declare and satisfy this relation by letters sent unto me from this said worthy, truly learned, and virtuously adorned gentleman james Mosan Doctor of Physic, and primate Physician in ordinary to the Landsgrave of Hess. I think it not amiss here to insert that which came from an English gentleman named Alexander Oldfield, then being in Germany; who in the year 1613. the 22. of july, in certain letters sent to Sir Richard Norton Knight, and by him showed unto me, amongst other matters writeth thus.  
One thing I had almost forgotten, which I entreat your Worship to certify to my Lord ˢ, the Lord Biship of Winchester; that being at Hall the 28. of May, I met with the Landsgrave of Hessen his Doctor of Physic, which speaks English very well (for he proceeded his degrees in Oxford.) And talking with him about Physic, he asked whether I knew Doctor Anthony. I told him that I had heard of him. He told me, that his Aurum Potabile was excellent Physic: and the first experience that he had made of it, was on a maid of 21. years of age, which was sore troubled with the falling sickness, and since that time she was never troubled with it, being now above a year past. He gave her one ounce thereof at a time, and that self same day she fell into the passions of that Disease eleven times, & (as I said before) she never fell since into them. He gave it also to a child not above four months old, which was grievously troubled with that disease, and it helped the child presently.  
Also he gave it to one that was troubled with the bloody flux, and was brought so low with it, that no man thought he could have recovered: he gave him one ounce at a time, and that but once only, and instantly he recovered, and is very well.  
He gave it also to a woman which was in childbed, and was exceeding weak with the scouring, and nothing could stay it but that Aurum Potabile. For as soon as she took that, she recovered. This himself reporteth, and wisheth that he dwelled near unto D. Anthony, that he might have I enough thereof as need required.  
ALEX. OLDFIELD.   

SIr. I am persuaded that you admire my long silence, which proceeds from no other than sundry great businesses, etc. I had occasion to recommend some of your Aurum Potabile which I had for my proper use, to a principal gentleman here in the emperors Court. By whose means I have been of late much sent unto by sundry principal persons, some dangerously sick, to impart it unto them; namely the Baron of Cressy, who had two sons sick of the small Pox: the Eldest of about 19 and the other of 17. years of age. The Eldest died without taking any of the Aurum Potabile, because they about him thought it was in vain, and that they were both too far spent. The other, being as dangerously sick, took it, and is thereupon recovered. The father himself not being well, hath likewise used it, and doth find himself much comforted, and well again by it. Many more in like manner. I have been so liberal of my store, that it is almost spent. Many do wish I had such quantity by me that they might have a good part of it for their money. Wherefore send me I pray you a good quantity of the three sorts, with the price thereof. Send it either by some of our Merchants that are to come to this next Mart at Frankfurth, or else by some friend of trust in the company of the Count Palatine, or the Lady Elizabeth, etc.  
VIENNA THIS THIRD OF Feb. 1612. Style Brit. Your very assured and loving friend Sr. Steph. Leseiur Knight, Ambassador to the Emperor.   

WOrthy and learned friend, I writ to you later than I intended, because I thought it not fit to deliver my opinion before manifold experience made, in a matter of such worth and consequence. Experimentum fallax, as our great master Hypocrates teacheth. But now I will briefly show you the virtue and excellency of your medicine. The first trial that I made of it, was on mine own daughter about 16. years old: which for two continual days, was much troubled with vomitings, keeping nothing that she eat or drank. Also by reason of intolerable inward torments she could not sleep one wink for the space of two days and nights. In which her extremities, having used all other convenient and commended medicines to no purpose, but altogether without any ease or mitigation of her pains, I betook myself lastly to your medicine, as to a holy Anchor, and last hope. She took the same and kept it, and then slept a little. But after 2. hours she cast again in great abundance, and since she hath continued perfectly well.  
The second trial I made thereof, was upon a very worshipful gentleman, Sir William Samuel Knight. He had a burning fever, with great violence of continual heat, so that he utterly lost all sleep: he had withal a weakness in his kidneys, and could not make water. Sundry glisters were administered unto him, Purgations, vomits, and he was also let blood: All which (in my observation) were so far from giving him any ease, that the disease did still grow stronger, and all the symptoms or accidents every day worse and worse, and more grievous. I persuaded the giving of your medicine. But at the first I could not obtain, that he should take a new and unknown thing. At last by the Importunity of his friends, and the necessity of his disease still increasing, he yielded & took it. In an instant almost, he felt a gentle remission of his heat, & a mild cooling; his spirits comforted; his kidneys strengthened, so that he made water in a reasonable good quantity. Since which time, he never ceased to extol this Medicine, though in troth, having been long afflicted with a most violent disease, he hath not as yet fully recovered his strength.  
The third trial I made, was upon a maid of noble family, which being taken with dreadful convulsions, after some glisters taken, had also this medicine, and was thereby perfectly cured.  
Lastly, I was desired to send all the store I had of this medicine, to a grave Matron, a gentlewoman already spent with old age, and much sickness, being then left to God's mercy as at her last gasp. She presently after the taking of this medicine, found much ease and comfortable strength in her spirits, though I think there be no possible recovering her, so spent as is aforesaid: farewell. etc.  
GAYTON the 10. of Sept. 1611. Your loving friend joh. Marks.   

MAster Doctor Anthony, though I have no acquaintance with you at all, yet being an eye witness of your general charity extended to the whole world, in bringing to the use of men the most excellent quintessence for the rectifying of nature, that the world (as I think) yet ever had, I am thereby emboldened to presume of your favour for some sew grains of the same, which (for the several operations that I have seen thereof, in two special friends of mine, both at the point of death) shall in my esteem for ever be held in most precious account. For you shall understand that about a twelvemonth since, I came to a brother in laws house of mine, one Sir William Samuel knight, of Vpton in Northamptonshire, whom I found in great extremity of sickness, and thereby so weakened with the continual torment he was in, that all which were about him feared him greatly: he had three Doctors of Physic, yet could none of them minister any thing to him to give him any ease of his torments, but rather tormented him more, until at last, himself remembered that one Mr. Marks had commended this memorable medicine of yours. Which being brought, he took, and it wrought so miraculous an effect within the compass of two hours, as neither he nor I ever saw before. For it instantly delivered him of his pain, which seemed before intolerable: It gave him rest, which for many days and nights before he had been barred of: It drew on an appetite by little and little, all meat before being loathsome unto him: And (which is most marvelous) whereas formerly, by his medicines excoriating those passages, he seemed to endure great torture upon every provocation to the stool: he had now in the day and night five stools, and every provocation was now as delightful unto him, as the other were tormenting. Then did one of his Physicians advise, that now he should take some Cordial, to assist the faculties of nature being very weak. But when this was propounded unto my brother by his wife, he utterly refused it. Nevertheless, it was so far forth urged, as that he took it, the Physician bearing him in hand, that it was nothing else but unicorns horn, Bezoar stone and such like. But after taking thereof, my brother fell again into his former tortures, and more vehement than before. Whereby he was enforced the self same night to send again unto Mr. Marks; who relieved him as formerly he had done: since which time (by God's blessing) he hath continued well. After this manner an obstructed body was cured. It hath wrought a great effect in Sir john Hunt Knight, of Leicestershire, who lately was very low brought with a flux, together with a Burning fever: and being near unto death, and void of all other help, he was relieved by the self same Medicine only, and perfectly restored. Mr. Doctor Ashworth, who partly had seen, and partly heard these miraculous effects of this your Medicine, lying dangerously sick at Oxford this last Summer, sent his Son in very great haste to Master Marks for some portion of this your Medicine: his said son feared that at his return, he should not find him living But thanks be to God, he liveth, and is well: which is to be attributed unto your Medicine, although peradventure he will not acknowledge the same, etc.  
KNIGHTHORP IN LEICESTERShire, january 20. 1612. Your Ready and assured friend, Henry Skipwith.   

MACTE VIR PROBITATE, et Scientiâ singulari.  
MY wife's brother Mr. Henry Skipwith, lately told me how friendly mention of me you made to him; He might very well have reciprocated, and said, how oft mention he hath heard me make of you. Yet howsoever, I must ever acknowledge myself obliged to you in double bands. For in my last grievous and long languishing sickness, when my then Physician Dr. C. staggered in his judgement of my Disease, and in the hope of my recovery he seemed to quail: yea when myself, and all my beholders did despair of my life; then by God's providence, a friend (telling the rare virtues of your Aurum Potabile) caused two grains of the same, to be dissolved in five spoonfuls of distilled Endive Water, and so to be ministered unto me. After receiving thereof, within one hours space, it is incredible to be spoken, what alleviation I found of my languish, and what corroboration of all my vital parts. In the morning I took it, and until night I felt a most happy operation thereof. It procured stools all that day, so pleasingly as my soul could desire: until such time as that my Physician (after he had taken his leave of me for that night, I that I had now composed myself to rest) came again unto me, having upon the point of a knife somewhat which he did put into my mouth, being then almost asleep. But about midnight when I did awake, I found myself relapsed as before. Then, utterly despairing of my life, I called (as I thought my last call) unto my wife, entreating her to send again to my foresaid friend, to entreat him to consider, whether in his judgement two grains were not too small a proportion to overcome the malignity of so dangerous a Disease. He therefore gave me this second time three grains, which speedily as before, and wonderfully did refresh my spirits, and thereby my body was very soluble for the space of 7. days after. And notwithstanding sundry evacuations every day, my strength daily increased. Then was that Dr. exceedingly angry that I did entertain his counsel no longer: since which time he hath wrote an English book, uncharitably defaming me, and cavilling against that famous Medicine, which by the providence of God restored unto me both life and health. Now concerning the chief intention of these my letters, I pray you send me 12. grains of your potable gold in such form as my brother Mr. Henry Skipwith lately received from you. This bearer my friend shall give you satisfaction for the same, etc. The Author of health is God, who perpetually preserve you, unto whom he hath vouchsafed such favour as to attain unto so great a restorer of health, and prolonger of life, as this Aurum Potabile appeareth to be. Farewell. Reu. Dr.  
Vpton, 15. Feb. 1612. Your most loving friend William Samuel.   

WOrthy Sir. I am advised by that Reverend Doctor, Master Doctor Hunton, in these parts highly accounted, to require in behalf of our worthy friend, a knight, your help and advice, in a deplored estate, wherein he now standeth. We desire also some quantity of your Aurum Potabile, with direction for the due administration thereof. This gentleman diseased is near 80 years of age, of Choleric constitution. The first original of his Infirmity (as we conjecture) was by company of his wife being young. Not long after in a journey which he took, when he was yet scarce six miles from his house, he was constrained oft times for to alight from his horse. Then did he make water, and in his water either blood, or some substance like unto blood, peradventure spermaticall, which hath continued now many days. Also even to this time he is unable to retain his urine, by the Imbecility of his bladder as we suppose. A Gonorrhe likewise he was subject unto. He is not as yet free from any of these Infirmities. We expect some help from you. For your charges and counsel, this gentleman will give you full content. Myself also will be with you this next Term, and will not be unthankful.  
Trent the 11. of Sept. 1611. Your most loving friend, N. W. Physician.   

MAster Doctor Anthony you may call to mind, 
This letter came from the Knight himself.  if you please, that about September last passed, you wrote certain letters unto me. At which time I also received from you five ounces of your Aurum Potabile, to the praise of God, your commendation, and my great good. My Diseases were mentioned in the former letters. Besides which I had also a great swelling from my hucchlebone unto the soles of my feet. But it is without pain: peradventure it came of cold, or with lying long time upon my right side. I understand by Master Doctor Hunton, that besides this Aurum Potabile which you sent me, you have also the substance of gold in form like honey, I pray you send me thereof, and the manner how to use the same. I do feel (I praise God) a mitigation of all my pains and Infirmities throughout all my body: the swelling which I mentioned doth daily decrease: My urine also I am able to retain. This book of yours Master Doctor Hunton requested of me. Send me an other I pray you, your studies and endeavours God always bless: farewell.  
BLYBROWGH Octob. 10. 1611. Your friend. H. A.   

THis gentleman, of whom I shall now next write, and whose letters sent unto me are extant, being Secretary to the right honovable the Earl of Southampton, in his own words had been long sick of a quartan fever: for Cure whereof he entertained a most learned Physician, who ministered unto him a long time such Medicines as were appropriate: Neither yet had he overmastered the fever; nor restored any strength unto the patiented. Then did this Physician persuade this gentleman his patiented to use my Aurum Potabile; which he did, and with good success. Whereupon, he wrote afterwards unto me for more thereof, as followeth.  
Sir, I have found so much good use of your Aurum potabile, as makes me desire more. For I must truly say, I have gotten much strength since I took it, and recovered my spirits exceedingly decayed by extremity of sickness: my store is not so spent, but that I have some left in the Country, but my slay hath been longer here than I expected; and therefore may be supplied from you with more ease than from thence. Which I desire may be sent by this bearer of the best: So shall I rest,  
Your very loving friend, Thomas Kisley. SOUTHAMPTON HOUSE THIS 26. of Novemb. 1611.   

MAster Doctor Anthony, I pray you make me so much beholding unto you as to bestow me this twenty shillings in that sovereign quintessence which I had of you at my being with you. For (as I told you) I was to have but one of those glasses myself: which, one of my especial friends hath had of me; so that now, I have scarcely one grain left. Sir Brian Cave Knight, was taken with a violent burning fever: but after taking of this Medicine, he had only one fit, and then was perfectly well recovered. Also a servant of mine, had in like manner so dangerous a Fever, that at my coming home I found him at point of death. The only taking of this Medicine hath so purged him by an extraordinary Sweat, (that thanks be to God) he is at this time in a journey abroad with me, and finds his body in so good temper as it was not of a Twelve month before, etc.  
Your assured friend to use Henry Skipwith.   

SIr. Some few hours after your departure, Master Doct. Lewknar came hither to my Lord Bishop of Winchester. And at supper, after my Lord had made some relation of the proceed and benefit he found of your Aurum Potabile, Doctor Lewknar replied in the commendation thereof, saying; That on Saturday last passed, he being at Cowdry, came to a gentlewoman who was dead to the world, being both speechless and knowing no body; he gave her one spoonful of your Aurum Potabile, in that case as she then was. And at the first taking thereof, she fell into strange convulsions, wherein she continued two hours: and after he gave her as much more, and then she fell into a great sweat: and 2 hours after, he gave her a spoonful more, & she fell into a fine sleep, and waking she said, Give me more of that: which was done; and she took good rest after. And the next day, he went to see how she did, and found her eating of a Chicken. This he told before my Lord Bishop, his brother, Doctor Steward of the Arches, Sir Thomas Bilson my Lord's son, and myself.  
WALTHAM THIS 15. of August 1611. Your loving friend Tho. Webs.   

THis Doctor Lewknar, of whom mention is made in these former letters, did afterwards write unto me, desiring to have more of my Potable gold. For this learned Gentleman, had before found and seen the effects thereof in the Cure of his daughter in law by marriage with his Son, being strongly taken with the falling sickness. The case whereof set down in a part of his letter to me, which I have showed in the end of my first book. Whereupon the adversaries both to myself and the truth, have greatly accused (I was about to say slandered him) as may appear by an other letter of his scent unto me beginning thus.  
Good Doctor Anthony, I have been bitterly taxed, for giving testimony of the good success of your Aurum potabile: which doth nothing at all daunt me. For I assure myself, that Aurum potabile being rightly made (which few have attained unto) is a singular medicine howsoever, I think yours (as I have experienced) to be good. And therefore I pray you send me two ounces by this my kinsman, and write unto me, what effect it worketh in women's monthly courses, &. And after it followeth.  
I do assuredly promise you, that as I shall find the effect thereof good, all the Society of the College shall not avert me. So likewise, shall not any private regard of friendship, flattery or gain, induce me at any time, to give approbation to any dangerous or uncertain medicine, etc.  
Your loving friend George Lewknar.   

I Doubt not (my good cozen) but you much desire to hear what effects your Aurun Potabile hath performed in these parts. A certain near neighbour of mine, the wife of Ro. Downing, lay even at point of death, after a long languishing sickness (for she was prayed for in the Church.) Whereupon, my Son Barners & I, went in the after noon to see her. Shortly after our coming, she took a potion of a Physician there present, which suddenly she cast up: at which I mused. Then did her husband affirm, that for the space of a month before, she had not taken down a spoonful of any thing, but she did likewise cast it up. My Son did them importune me, to give her a spoonful of your Aurum potabile; which I was very loath to do, seeing she seemed but a dead woman: and, it might be some discredit to the medicine, & to me. Yet at the last I did yield, she being desirous thereof: I gave her therefore a spoonful, which stayed with her contrary to all our expectations. And within a short time, whereas before she was so cold, that they were forced to lay more clothes on her, she came to a kind natural heat. Then we gave her some mace-ale with Aurum potabile, which she digested, and afterwards mace-ale alone, which also stayed with her. The 3. day after, we sent to visit her, who sent us word that the same day she had eaten the best part of a Chicken, & did hope to come to us shortly, etc. You shall also know that Mr. Boswell a Minister & Preacher of Saffron Walden, did greatly importune me for one ounce of Aurum potabile for his wife, being accounted past Cure in a languishing disease. And she by that only ounce received so much comfort, that he sent up to Lond. to you for more, etc.  
COWLING, 21. die Maij. 1611 Your assured loving cozen Tho. Wolridge, justice of peace in Essex.   

A Letter sent to Master Edward Smith of the Temple, Counsellor at the common laws, from Master George Wethery, Secretary to the right honourable the Lord Sheffield, Lord Precedent of his majesties Council established for the North parts.  
Good Master Smith, my Lord would have you send presently to Doctor Anthony, and desire him to send his Lordship (with all possible speed) the like quantity of his Aurum Potabile, as he sent the last time; for that my Lord hath made many trials of it, and will report much good thereof; which will turn greatly to Master Doctor's advantage, and the credit of his Medicine.  
York this 30. of Septemb. 1613. Always yours George Wethery.   

A True Relation made by me Elias Holmes, of the manifold virtues of Master Doctor Anthony's Aurum Potabile, tried by the command of the right honourable, Edmund Lord Sheffield, Lord Precedent of York.  
THe wife of john Goulsbrough servant to my Lord, lay very sick sundry days before my Lord had knowledge thereof. Then was I sent unto her, whom I found languishing and in great extremity. She was greatly swelled in her body, and had also a looseness, so that it past from her almost unknowing to her. And further she was greatly distempered in heat. She had taken no manner sustenance for 4. or 5. days before, whereby she was grown so weak, that she could not move her body but as she was helped by others. Also her eyes were greatly swelled: her speech could not be heard the length of the bed: she desired nothing but drink, taking no rest, neither night nor day.  
The first spoonful that I gave her, did show small effect whilst I was with her, which was some hour: but they which attended her, said, that some two hours after, it made her rist, and to void a little water of her Stomach. At evening I gave her one other spoonful, and before I could seal up the glass, she was in a little slumber, but it continued not long. Nevertheless, she felt so much ease at her Stomach, that she said, What is this that my good Lord hath sent me: for I give God thanks I feel much ease towards that I did: with that she prayed heartily for my Lord And both her speech and countenance seemed better than before: Then about one of the clock at midnight, she fell asleep, and slept two hours. The next morning, I gave her the third spoonful; and after that she cast a little, and in her casting she took cold, which caused her to cough, and made her so ill and weak, that I thought my labour was all lost. Her looseness also held her still. But it pleased God to give such a blessing unto this Medicine, that after the taking of 4. or 5. spoonful more, her flux was staid, her strength also recovered in such sort, that she was able to sit upright in her bed, and to receive sustenance. Also, after three spoonful more, she could endure to have her clothes put on, and with a little help, to walk up and down the Chamber. She took in all 13. spoonfuls. Then did she acknowledge that she was perfectly well, giving God thanks therefore: And to me she said, Now Master Holmes I pray you spare your further labour, etc.  

THomas Taylor, one of my Lord's household servants, about the same time in the former year had an extraordinary Malign fever & of long 
A quotidian malign fever.  continuance. He was a very able and strong man: Nevertheless, it had so weakened him, that he was seantly able to go upright: He could endure to take no sustenance for a long time. Often times also as a mad man, he would arise out of his bed in the night season, and lie down on the floor, and there lie, until some body came by chance to help him.  
This year he likewise fell into the same Infirmity by all signs and tokens. His first fit continued six hours, with such violent pain at his heart, that he was enforced to cry out. My Lord was not willing that I should give him any thing this first fit. The next day after, when the former passions began to assault him, my Lord sent me unto him, and I gave him one spoonful of this Medicine. After which, he did sundry times cast up by vomit, a very filthy and evil substance. When he had done casting, I gave him another spoonful, and so he rested quietly, having an easy fit which continued the space of three hours. His third fit came also unto him, than I gave him one other spoonful, and within a quarter of an hour, he had a vomit. I gave him one other spoonful, and he had one other vomit. I gave him then an other, that is, three times one after an other, and three times he vomited: and then he was provoked to the stool. Whilst he was there, he had again a very great vomit, being of divers colours, and a mucilage or slimy substance. After this vomit, I gave him one other spoonful, and then he slept quietly, and had no more fits afterward.   

HEnry Kickinson one of my Lords servants, it 
A continual malign fever.  pleased God to visit with an extraordinary Quotidian fever, having a sensible pain in his bones, which made him so sore that he could not abide one to touch him: and with the extremity thereof, became even mad and senseless, not knowing any man. Also so weak, that every one of his friends expected death. He continued in this extremity a fortnight, before I was sent to him: In which time, he had taken little sustenance. His body also was extremely hot, and he took no rest.  
After the first spoonful that I gave him, within half an hour he fell asleep, and slept the space of one hour, and when he awoke did cast a little. At night I gave him one other spoonful after which he slept two hours, and then spoke these words. Will not Master Holmes come again unto me? and other such like speeches manifestly approving that he had found comfort by that which I had given him. Then did he give thanks unto God. All that I gave him was eleven spoonfuls. So by little and little he amended, and became perfectly recovered.   

MAny others I could here set down, which have received in these parts present relief by this Medicine. Among the rest, my Lords Children both sons and Daughters, who sundry times and in sundry cases being affected, have always been cured with this only Remedy. Also my Lord himself by use thereof, doth prevent many sits of the Stone which heretofore he hath been subject unto, and preserveth his health thereby; So likewise doth my Lady.   

LAstly for myself, being subject unto an extreme migrim in my head, as Physicians call it, but my disease is in this manner. Many times in the year, being in perfect health, I shall have my sight suddenly taken away; so shall I continue half an hour: then shall I have a most violent aching in my head, also a sleepiness; then a kind of stupor first in my lips and tongue, and so it goeth down to my hands; I stretch them out like unto the Palsy, and 
A dead Palsy  thus it holds me a good while: Then it will go down into my legs. All this while I shall have a great desire to cast, but cannot, until I have been in this fit some 6. hours: and then with much ado I shall cast, and after once or twice casting I shall have some better ease. As long as I am in that former extremity, I shall sometime sarcely be able to fetch my breath, neither to speak, nor understand, nor hear what is spoken. But at the last I fall asleep, & then I begin to be well, & yet not very well, nor in perfect good health for the space of one whole week after. Now it pleased God, that being at Lond. in Decem. last, 1613. being in presence of my Lord, suddenly I felt that my sight failed me, my head ached, and that my fit approached near. Whereupon I craved pardon of my Lord, being not able to go forward with his business that I had then in hand. My Lord therefore commanded me presently to take some Aurum Potabile; for it was then in my custody. But I made the mixture somewhat more effectual of the gold, than I was accustomed to do at other times. And within one quarter of an hour after taking thereof, my spirits and senses were comforted: the cold, which at the first possessed me, became temperate. Also I broke wind both upward and downward. Likewise I had a desire to vomit, and an inclination to sleep: But my Lord would not permit me, causing me to be kept walking up and down. Whereby after the space of one hour I felt myself very well: only my head did ache a little. But (praised be God) I did not fall into my usual fits. Furthermore, by taking that Aurum Potabile, I became lose bodied, whereas usually I am accustomed to be bound. All these things (if need require) I will be ready upon mine oath to avouch. Thus I do end.  
EVER SINCE I took THIS Medicine I have continued in good health, praised be God.  
Feb. 4. 1614 Your loving friend Elias Holmes, attending my foresaid Lord in his Chamber.    

I May not forget here to remember the right Reverend father in God, whose learning, piety and virtue be sufficiently known, the Lord Bishop of Winchester, my Honourable good Patron: against whose testimony there can be no exception. His Lordship is a most authentic witness of this my Potable gold, and testifieth the virtues thereof to all persons: and can (if need require) maintain the same to the greatest persons of this Realm: how not only himself in the recovery and maintenance of his own bodily health, much weakened with continual studies, and the late great pains in conference of many copies, for the true translation of the holy Scriptures out of Hebrew into English: but also very many others, receiving Aurum Potabile from his pious charity, have been from many and divers diseases recovered, and restored to their former health by use thereof. But because the vocal and lively attestation of his Lordship, can more satisfy any that require satisfaction, than any delivery by his letters sent me, I will be sparing in that point: and trouble the Reader only with a few of many, showing how, and to whom, his Lordship in greatest necessities, and dangerous diseases, did liberally bestow this Potable gold, and commanded the effects thereof to be briefly set down, as followeth.  

SIr, being appointed by my Lord & Mr. to confer with divers of this country, who have been cured of sundry diseases with Aurum potabile, given unto them by his Lordship: I have accordingly taken the report of those few that were near this place, and with whom I might conveniently speak. Many more there are, that received good by it, which dwell remote from this place, with whom I shall speak as occasion shall be offered, and leisure permit to do it. So hoping to be better furnished with these things against your coming into Hampshire, which is shortly expected, I take leave, resting,  
Your assured friend to my power, Antho. Langford Secretary to my Lord Bishop of Winchester. BISHOPS WATHAM THE last of November, 1612.    

GOod Sir, although it be unusual with me to offer exchange of words to strangers, yet since the heavenly providence hath designed a part of noble skill, wherein I understand you are singular, to be some means of healthful use unto me, I should hold it a just forfeit of my recovered estate, if I should silence any thing that appertaineth to the effecting it. I therefore cannot choose but tell you how much I am bound to my Honourable good Lord of Winchester, who first of his good favour vouchsafed me of your Aurum potabile, so well agreeing with my diseased body, as that I shall become a Customer unto you for more of it. I find it very mild above all other Physic in operation, causing a temperate sweat, and much allaying the violence of the offending humours. How highly I do prize it, this my letter shall be hostage: desiring him from whose unsearchable power the virtue comes, to bless you for it, to whose further grace I leave you; and rest  
Your assured friend Lucy jeruice, wife unto Sir Tho. jeruice knight.   

I Was sick of an ague some seven night or there about, 
A malignant burning fever.  & then I had two such fits, as I & all that did see me, thought I could not have escaped death. Then I drank a spoonful of Aurum potabile in the middle of mine extreme burning, and within a quarter of one hour after, the extreme pain in my stomach ceased, and I felt myself very well. Only the heat remained with me about one hour, which pain of the stomach was wont to hold me 3. or 4. hours in the former fits. The next day that my Ague should come, it came not all the day, until supper time. And sitting at supper, it came very terribly upon me, so that I was driven to go to bed. I was extremely sick. Then I called for a spoonful of Aurum potabile and it wrought with me as it did before. I did also sweat some three hours, and so I thank God, he took his farewell.   

SIr, the Disease of my Son was in this manner: 
A long continuing quotidian with a vomiting.  It took him once in 24. hours, with a cold shivering in the likeness of an Ague. Which cold held him but a short time. Afterward, he fell into an extreme heat, with a vomiting which continued about 3. or 4. hours. In this manner he was daily perplexed the space of a month or five weeks, before he took the Aurum Potabile. Which at the first taking, being at the beginning of his cold, stayed his vomiting, and his fit was not so extreme as it had been before. And in this manner he took it 3. or 4. fits immediately one after another, about the quantity of a spoonful or somewhat less: and still his fits did lesson and decay, and lastly left him altogether.  
Durlay january 10. 1612. Francis Fortescue.    

A BRIEF COLLECTION AND RELATION OF THOSE FEW AMONGST MANY, THAT HAVE TAKEN AURUM POTABILE, IN THIS COUNTY of SOUTHAMPTON, truly related concerning the effect thereof, delivered from their own mouths unto me Anthony Langford.  

THomas Wheeler of Waltham husbandman, aged 67. years, continued sick the space of one month of a new disease very common at that time, whereof many died. This man likewise was in so great peril of death 
An aged man at point of death.  that the bell tolled for him, and he was prayed for in the Church. In this his desperate case, a spoonful of Aurum Potabile was given unto him, by which he felt some present relief, and fell into a gentle Sweat for an hour or twain: Then taking one other spoonful, he slept quietly the space of an hour: After that a third spoonful, by which he had a vomit of a great quantity of slimy humours. And by sensible degrees he recovered health, praised be God, and is yet living being of great years.   

EDmund Laurence of Bishops Waltham gentleman, 
A continual burning fever  aged 36. years, was perplexed with a burning fever continuing two days, and two nights without intermission; he only took one spoonful or rather less in quantity of the Aurum Potabile, and by degrees he soon returned into his former temper and health again.   

GIles Ethericke Yeoman of the same place, 40. 
A continual and sharp burning fever.  years of age, had a continual and sharp burning fever eight days and nights. In all which time he could take no rest: he took two spoonfuls of Aurum Potabile, and slept quietly the space of two hours the same night. The next day towards evening, taking the like quantity, he slept the whole night quietly, and recovered perfect health.   

WIlliam Hills of Waltham aforesaid, Yeoman, 
A quotidian.  aged 55. years, having had five fits of a quotidian, and being entered into the sixth, he took a spoonful of Aurum Potabile, which put him out of his cold fit, and made him sweat; and then taking as much more, it gave him a good vomit and 2. or 3. stools: and thereupon shortly after he slept quietly and recovered his stomach, which both had failed him the former 5. days, and since he hath been well.   

IOhn Walter of the same, 40. years of age, having 
A tertian fever.  had 4. fits of a Tertian, and the fift fit being upon him, he took a good spoonful of Aurum Potabile. Whereupon within one hour after, his fit left him, and never troubled him since.  
The said john Walter, having 2. spoonfuls of Aurum Potabile left, after he himself was cured, he gave the same unto a maid in Hambleton of 14. years, who 
A tertian.  had languished of a tertian fever a quarter of a year before, and thereby was cured and had no more fits.   

HEnry Hindle of Waltham, 47. years aged, for 
A continual fever with vomiting.  the space of five days continually had a fever without intermission. He could not retain any thing in all that time, that he did either eat or drink. After the fift day, he took a spoonful of the Aurum Potabile, which he did not cast up as his other nutriments: but digested it, and it put him into a sweat that continued about 4. hours: Then again he took as much more, and did sweat 3. hours more: After that he arose, and being up, he did vomit a pint of thick viscous phlegm. Then after the space of two hours, he did eat of a piece of veal, which he retained and digested. And the next day went abroad, and in short time recovered his former health which he enjoyeth now.   

IOhn Cole of Waltham Mercer, 43. years aged, 
A Passion of the heart.  was grieved with an extreme pain at his heart, so that for the space of three days he could neither take food nor rest, and was grown so weak, that every man doubted his life. A spoonful of Aurum Potabile was given him by those about him, he not knowing what they gave him. And after one hour, an other spoonful; and a while after the third spoonful. By this means, he continued long in a sweat, and within two days after was restored to health.   

THese also whose names are under written, have all in their extremity of sickness, received Aurum Potabile, from my Lord Bishop, and are well recovered: But hitherto I have had no conference with them. Howbeit it is most certain, that by means thereof, they were recovered from sundry dangerous Infirmities.  

Robert Moor Master of Arts, of this new fever.  
Reuben ham gent. the like.  
The wife of Mr. Armwood in the forest, of the like.  
The wife of Mr. Cotton of Roche Court.  
The wife of john Hawkesworth, cured of a strange disease, whereof she had long before languished.  
Richard Peckham.  
Tho. Beale, about one hundred years of age, and recovered of this new ague, and is yet living.  
Edward Searle of Northampton gent. having long languished of this new ague.  
Nicholas Prior.   
Anthony Langford.   

I Doubt not but that these Testimonies so warranted, being but a few exemplary proofs of very many, will satisfy any understanding and honest reader. I intent not with a whole Calendar or endless Catalogue, and with tedious reading of the same thing often done, to weary the reader. Else I could easily enlarge this Roll: It being certain, that there is scarce any one Shire or Lordship in England, from whence I have not been sent unto, for my potable gold, with which, noblemans, gentlemen, and persons of other ranks have been diversly cured and relieved, in their necessities of their healths: Apparent it is, that it never hurt any, profited all, though all have not recovered. We must herein ever acknowledge the unrevealed ordinance of God, not to be controlled by any Art or Industry of human Remedies. I desire therefore the patiented Indifferency of all Readers, to consider and favourably to Interpret these my proceed. For I acknowledge and confess, that in ordinary Cures performed, no Rational Physician ought to print the Calendar of his successes, except in some cure and peculiar case, which seldom happening, may be a light and Instruction to others (though many have sought fame thereby) which was far from my intent and purpose. But the necessity of vindicating my integrity, and the well known truth of the effects of my potable gold, have made that necessarily voluntary, which before I never entertained in private consultation. For good wine needs no Bush or Sign. And these be the motives why I offer this small assay (I hope not wearisome to be read and observed) being a short mention of some persons and Diseases, which have received present help by the use of this so maligned Medicine: (my potable gold) I say, a short mention, not of all, nor the greater part, nor in any near proportion of number to the total. For some will not consent to be named: and some specialties may not be divulged. And in some respect I am not very forward of mine own nature to enlarge the malice of my traducers, by publishing some Cures which cannot please them to hear of. Thus far forth concerning other men's testimonies: I will proceed to mine own practice.  

AS the brighter the Sun is, the more apparent be the shadows caused by solid & thick duskish bodies: so, the more excellent & famous the glory is, that is achieved by things well & faithfully performed; the more it is spurgald with the kicking heels of Envy. As this is true in all actions and commercements of this life, so it hath notoriously and lavishly been practised against me in my proceed. At the very first, this corroding spite, sparing no man, this malicious detraction, enemy of truth, set up their whole rest in such fashion as they could, to demolish my fair building. But truth, that precious daughter of time, hath now undertaken the quarrel, that will say, nill they, she must and will prevail against their fury, and maintain her quiet navigation, notwithstanding any gusts or storms, from their dry, and waterless Clouds. And to the intent that every unpartial, unpreiudiced, and Intelligent reader, may the better understand the cause of these Impressions, and the state and first force of this controversy, which hath now enforced the public attestation of the virtues of this Medicine: I will as briefly and sparingly as may be, by one or two Instances, declare the first original cause.   

SIr Adolfe Cary a worthy knight, nobly descended, being not well, sent for a Physician of great name & fame: who gave him such Medicines as he thought fit, one being a Purgation, which did not only cleanse the first veins, but wrought somewhat forcibly. Within short time after, the disease was discovered to be the small Pocks. But by the unseasonable revulsion and indraught of that so strong Purgation (as I think) and peradventure by some other neglect, nature failed in the sufficient expulsion of the pustules. Also those exitures which appeared, shortly after sunk again, or, as we commonly say, went in. Hereupon, the Patient fell into that extremity, that the eminent peril of his life could not be hid, so that all they that were about him despaired utterly of his recovery. Wherefore they sent to his brother, to call hastily for the Doctors best acquainted with the state of his body, which were two: Who missing them both, neither knowing where to seek either of them, and being very sensible and heavy for his brother's desperate case, by chance met with me in the way, entreats me to accompany him to his brother, then lying dangerously sick. But I hearing the names of those Doctors, was unwilling to go, being loath to give offence: also that gentleman was at that time utterly unknown unto me, whereby the rather I excused myself. He replied, that I was sufficiently known to him by a friend of his whom I had cured, and therefore instantly persisted, that in so honest and necessary and just a cause I would not refuse him. I consented, went with him; and being then evening I visited the sick gentleman his brother, and found him in a most deplorable state, without sleep or any other rest, raging and raving. He took a spoonful of my Aurum potabile, with which he presently became quiet, of a more cheerful countenance, and fell into a gentle sleep. After one hour I gave him an other spoonful, after which he spoke advisedly, & said he was much comforted, & so steeped again, & sweat naturally all his body over. And (which was the best sign) the Pocks or Pustuls did again come out plentifully. I attended him all that night, & at fit & seasonable times gave him my medicine, sometime pure of itself, sometimes mixed with broth or other convenient liquor. The next morning, one of his first Doctors coming & finding me there with his patient, took that for his occasion to rail on me in unseeming terms. To whom it was answered, that I was unwillingly and almost compulsively brought thither, by the nearest of blood to the sick gentleman, & with no less entreaty than others. But these Physicians were so far from conferring with me concerning the further health of this patiented, whom they then found in very good case, that they both joined, and would not be quiet, before they had rid me thence; contrary to the will of the patiented, and of those that were present. In what case and state I both found and left this gentleman, you have hard. After my departure, what cooling, or astringent, or otherwise qualified syrups, or Electuaries, or other form of medicine they gave him all that day I know not. But this I know, that the next night he relapsed into the same cruel and desperate accidents, in which I formerly had found him, and from which I had restored him: peradventure, he fell into this relapse for want of that my medicine, so powerful in strengthening the heart, and expelling poison from it. For doubtless, the exitures being stopped, and the poison returning from the outward parts of the body, whither nature had expelled it, to the heart, the same accidents must needs return. Such relapses are most dangerous, because both the infection is stronger, and the body weaker. And so it appeared in this noble gentleman, by this his untimely death. Then did these Physicians under whose hands he died, bethink themselves of some stratagem, to avoid the imputation imminent. One of them therefore hasteneth to the Court, where he publisheth excuse of himself, and accusation of me. And further causeth me to be cited to the College of London Physicians, and with the eloquence of Tertullus very stoutly accuseth me, as culpable of the death of this gentleman. Where I acquitted myself, and maintained my innocency by four lawful witnesses, servants and attendants of their late Master the deceased knight: Who with one consent and contestation dilated: That I came to their said Master lying in his last and extreme pangs, raving after the exitures of the small pocks were stricken in: That after I had with careful and diligent attendance all that night administered my potable Gold unto him, as aforesaid, the extremities of his passions, and grievousness of accidents were much eased and abated, he more quiet and in better sense, and that the Pustules of his diseafe did again plentifully break out, by which means he was respectively in good temper: And that the next day when the said Physicians had excluded me, and given him their mixtures, all things turned to their old course, he to his former extremities, and so died. His Majesty also had commanded 4. honourable persons to be present at the College in the hearing and debating of these actions now in question: that is, the right honourable the Lord Knevet, Sir Henry and Sir Philip Cary knights, brethren of Sir Adolph deceased, and Sir William Godolphin knight; who finding it fully proved, how I found him (in the agony of death) how I left him (in good temper) how the other Doctors received him (in very good case for that disease) how they left him (dead,) truly reported the whole matter to the King's Majesty as indeed it was. What his majesties censure than was herein, and on whom he would lay this imputation of his death, may easily be conjectured out of the manifestations of the cause. Also those two worthy brethren, mere strangers to me at that time, living in honourable account and place, so generously and virtuously, that none dare entertain any sinister thought against their sincerity; nor opinion that they will for any respect whatsoever be induced to report any untruth for me nor any other: are always ready to give further satisfaction, if any as yet be not sufficiently persuaded of these proceed. Reason itself, in one main ground of Physical indications doth teach us, that, à iuvantibus et nocentibus, from such things as help, and such things as hurt, a most invincible argument is drawn, and concluded. Is it not a general rule with all Physicians, to continue the use of those things which have manifestly relieved and profited the patiented (if there be no necessary exception) and to fly and for bear the use of those which have hurt, or done no good? Nature teacheth brute beasts, to seek shadowed and cool places, in the heat of summer, because their sense finds ease and refreshing by the shadow, and hurt and annoyance by the parching sun. Apparent it is, that my Potable gold did even miraculously refresh, help, profit and comfort this diseased gentleman, of whom this question first grew. For his understanding was thereby recovered: quietness, rest, and sleep procured: natural and healthful sweeting caused: and the poison of his disease driven from the centre and heart, whereby the pustules and exitures did again appear and come forth. All arguments and signs of good estate and temper in that disease did appear as portending a perfect recovery. On the other side, whatsoever the Medicines administered by these two other Doctors were, before or after my coming, I know not. But, most certain it is, that whatsoever they gave, or howsoever they handled the matter, much hurt succeeded, even the greatest mischief that may happen to a languishing patient. For all the concourse of his former grievous, direful, and mortal symptomatical accidents returns with double strength, when his heart and vital spirits were not able to resist. The striking in again of the exitures, raving, wrestling, and (which only remained to conclude the tragedy) Death itself, the last of all lines that man can draw: and a true line to draw and direct understanding men to the true cause of his death. These circumstances compulsarily wrung from me, be sufficient for the evidence of this verity to all men, that will not maliciously spurn against apparent truth. But my traducers do still spiderlike suck poison in stead of honey, and force themselves to an unnatural vomit of these humours against this medicine, truly of gold, and truly potable. In which bitterness if they did not still persist, against their own science, conscience, regard of virtue and verity, wounding many honest hearts, with false suggestions against my good name, and the innocuous worthiness of this Medicine, and defrauding many poor languishing souls of the use and benefit thereof, I would, and surely gladly would, for their sakes, have forborn the narration and report of this true story: Which I am by them compelled to publish for my Apology.   

Mistress Cicely Boulstred, a worthy gentlewoman, 
Extreme vomiting.  and virgin, attending in near service our gracious Queen, in good favour and account, fell sick, and had grievous passions. Unto whom divers of the most famous Physicians of the College were called. Who with great care, and their utmost skill, sparing no cost (as was fitting in such a place) administered all kinds of conducing Medicines, both Cordials, and other respectively to the cause of her disease, and passions: both such as be ready in the shops, as others by some singularity of Art prepared. Her passions still continued, if not increased. Continual vomiting, and rejection of whatsoever she took, meat, drink, medicines: with swoonings, torture, torments of every part of her body. A miserable and pitiful spectacle, much lamented of many very honourable persons. She could not rest nor sleep night nor day. So that sinking under the burden of this affliction, with the violence and continuance thereof, her strength utterly failed. She could not retain so much as one drop of any broth or other nourishment. Her Stomach by conjecture of all Physicians, was drawn together and shut up, without any power or faculty to perform the offices of nature. In this miserable estate, this distressed gentlewoman languished two whole months, without any ease or relief by the use of any the Medicines given her by the advise of the said Physicians: all things tending to a more desperate and Immedicable estate. Whereupon the mother of this gentlewoman demanded of these said Doctors, whether they had any hope to give help, or at least wise ease to her daughter; else she said she would send for Doctor Anthony. Those Doctors hereupon limited themselves to a certain time, which they spent in their uttermost abilities to perform, to the intent I should not be called. To which purpose they commanded an Apothecary to attend in the Chamber of the patiented all the next day and night, and every third hour to give her a Cordial. Then voluntarily they said to the mother, Send for Doct. Anthony if you will, and God send him good success with your daughter. Then was I sent for, and finding this gentlewoman in so desperate a case, left and given over by all the Doctors of the College as not to be recovered, (for besides the advise of these Six, there had been public consultations in the College, as is requisite in such like cases which seldom come in use) I desired God to bless my endeavours, and to continue his blessings in the administration of this my happy medicine. After a small time, upon due and mature consideration of all things, I gave her at the first, not a whole spoonful of my Aurum potabile, as in other cases, but much less, scarce a quarter so much; which she cast up again with a vehement force and torture of her body. A little while after I gave her as much more, which she cast up in the same manner as she did the first. Again I gave it the third time, some part of which she also cast up, but kept some, with a kind of strife or conflict between the medicine and the malady. Then I advised, that she should not further be troubled for a season, but to try if she could now take a little rest or sleep: So she disposed herself thereunto, and slept sound a whole hour; which divers of great account then present can witness. For she snored that we all heard: Which seemed strange to all: considering for a long time before she had taken no rest. When she waked, she said that she found herself somewhat better at ease. Then (which was the fourth time) I gave her half a spoonful, which she kept without any contending or trouble to her body. This gave me, and many worthy gentlewomen there present, great hope of a good recovery. Wherein (God be praised) we were not deceived. For in all the other administering of this Medicine, orderly, as she was able to bear, increasing the quantity, her spirits were relieved, she daily recovered strength, all the passions, symptoms and accidents of her diseases ceased, her sickness fully left her, and she recovered perfect health. Thus with the use of this happy Medicine, this gentlewoman was recovered, and cured of that dangerous disease, wherein those other Doctors had wearied themselves, and forsaken her; at which her friends wondered, mine rejoiced, and other malicious adversaries fretted: for which God be praised. If they will call these the effects of juggling, and of a corrosive Medicine, they will hardly find any Cordial amongst all their Dispensatories and Magistral prescriptions. The cause and effect are Essential Relatives.   

THe Lady and wife of Sir Francis Leake Knight, 
Continual vomiting and distillation of Rheum continuing many months.  being now conceived of her first child, was fallen into many infirmities. She had a continual and abundant slux at her mouth, caused by collection of phlegmatic and pituitous humours: Also a continual vomiting and casting, ever after any food taken. Her flux ceased not neither day nor night. She was brought to that weakness & leanness in her body, that all her friends thought she was in a consumption. During the time of this sickness (which was five months) she used many medicines in hope of remedy, but found none. And therefore justly feared either miscarrying her travel, or the loss of her own life. Whereupon, by the persuasion of some friends, which knew right well the efficacy of my Potable gold, she took thereof the third month before the time of her delivery, and at several times continued the use of it. By which means, her vomiting, & flux of spitting ceased, she recovered strength and good habit: and all the rest of the time of her child bearing, continued in very good health and disposition. And in due time was delivered of a fair and strong Son, which is yet living.   

THe Lady and wife of Sir Edward Barret knight, 
Peril in childbirth.  and sister to the forenamed Lady, being in travel of childbirth, in such hazard and extremities of hard labour, that both her Midwives & all other there present despaired both of safety and life of mother and child; by counsel of a great Lady then in my chamber took of my Potable gold, and beyond the expectation of them all, was presently delivered of a child in good liking But the after burden stayed, which in that weakness made them fear the like danger. Therefore they gave her the same Medicine again, by which the after burden followed, she recovered, and did well.   

THis Medicine hath likewise been happy and successful to very many others, Women in like cases, even after the child hath been dead in their bodies, and they given over in their last extremities. So that it is scarce possible to find any Medicine to match this in such cases, whereof I will set down a few examples.   

THe wife of joseph Pemberton Haberdasher of Ipswich 
Childbirth.  in the County of Suffolk, was delivered by means of this Potable gold, being in great extremity and danger, by reason of her hard labour.   

THe wife of Master Oratio Paluasino, was recovered 
Childbirth.  by the same Medicine, being in great danger through hard labour in childbirth.   

IN like manner was the wife of Thomas Blackeborne 
Childbirth.  Citizen of London, when she had been two days in labour, safely delivered by this help.   

THe wife of Nicholas Colman in Great Saint Bartholomew's, 
Childbirth.  was even at the point of Death, and upon the taking of this Aurum Potabile, was presently delivered, and her life preserved.   

MAster Foxton in Red Cross street, had his wife 
Dead birth.  in the like case, and in greater danger, by reason of the child in her body being dead.   

THe like Foetus mortuus, or dead birth, the wife of 
Dead birth.  Master Castle, of Hatfield Peverell in Essex, had carried in her body three days, neither could she be delivered by any help, until she took the Aurum Potabile.   

THe wife of Master Hard dwelling upon Saint Peter's Hill in London, was delivered of a dead 
Dead birth.  child, yet nevertheless she was still full of intolerable pains. Whereupon the wife of M. Fitzgarret Esquire near dwelling, gave unto her of my Aurum Potabile, the next day after her delivery of that child, at 9 of the clock in the morning. And the same day at 2. of the clock in the after noon, she was delivered of an other dead child, and then presently recovered.   

THe wife of Mast. john Bingle of the Exchequer was 
Peril of Childbirth.  in her travel in great peril of death, unto whom a grave gentlewoman there present at her labour, gave of my Aurum Potabile; with which help, both she and the child were saved.   

THe Lady and wife of Sir john Pretiman knight, 
Burning fever in Childbirth.  being in childbed, fell into a burning fever: also she could take no rest nor sleep: And other very violent passions she endured. She was not willing to take any manner of Medicine. Only Aurum Potabile she took, and was quickly restored to health.   

THe wife of Mast. Edmund Kingston, of Gloucester 
Burning fever and bloody flux in Childbed.  shire, being in childbed had a burning fever, and with it a bloody flux. She was thoroughly cured by the same means which the Lady Pretiman used.   

AN other gentlewoman of the same County, 
Fever and scouring in Childbed.  the wife of Christopher Blackewell, was by the same means cured of a fever, with an excessive scouring, lying in childbed.   

THe wife of Master john Sherington of London 
Preservation of Aborte.  Merchant, being with child, had many passions and evident causes, to make her fear abortion or miscarrying. Being therefore advised thereunto, she took of my Aurum Potabile, daily a proportionable quantity, and went out her full time, received God's blessing in the safe delivery of a fair child.   

Whereby it appeareth that this Medicine hath divers virtues and faculties: As in case, both to promote the birth where it is stayed, be the birth alive or dead: as also to stay and prevent abortion of miscarrying, unto the full time and period of the natural birth, which in the power of the Medicine is but one: That is, the only comforting, strengthening, and enabling of nature, to promote and perform her own actions, which way soever is most fit for the safety & health of the body, as in other cases before hath been observed. And not only profitable to each mother in all those former causes, but to the infant also, as shall appear by one Relation, which here followeth.   

THe wife of Master Richard Brown Esquire, 
Peril in Childbirth.  dwelling in the Black friars, was long in labour of childbirth, and in great danger, notwithstanding she had two midwives with her. A certain gentlewoman and neighbour being then present, persuaded to send for some of my Aurum Potabile, and to give it her. One Midwife said, she had better means to give her. But when all means failed, and small hope of life remained, then was my Aurum Potabile sent for. And after it was twice administered unto her, she was safe delivered of a living and well liking child, God be praised. The next day following, 
The new borne Infant in danger.  the same gentlewoman and neighbour, came to visit the mother and child, finding the child in the Midwives lap, not well, but languishing and ill. The Midwife desired of this gentlewoman some of the Aurum Potabile for to give the child. It was then asked, whether she, who had denied it unto the mother the former day, would now give it unto so young an infant? The Midwife answered, that having seen the admirable effect thereof the day before, she doubted not of success in the child. She gave it therefore unto the child, mixed with breastmilke, and the child presently amended.  

If therefore such young infants, which scantly have seen the light of the Sun, and have brought from the mother's womb their infirmities, and not taken them by misdiet or misorder, do find relief by this Medicine; as also women in their conception, and in time of their delivery, and afterwards lying in childbed, as is evidently set down in particularity: Even in this only case, it meriteth that account, that no Lady or gentlewoman of account, should at any time be unfurnished thereof, for the benefit of themselves, and their infants, in case of necessity: seeing that no Medicine is more powerful, more secure, more pleasing to take.    

SIr Lewis Lewknar knight, in the year of our Lord 1611, fell dangerously sick with a continual burning 
The Plague or Pestilence.  fever, & vehement passions. He sent for two famous Physicians of the City of London; which followed and plied him six days with all the conducible remedies they could devise, but without any success. For they neither eased his passions, nor abated the burning heat and fury of the fever: So that the patiented every day waxed worse & worse: at the last, an apostume appeared in his groin, a true token in such a disease, of a pestilent and contagious infection: which at that time, though not since, was very hot in London. Thereupon these Doctors excused themselves, in that they were tied to the attendance of diverse noble persons, whom they were loath to infect. And therefore, were compelled to bid him farewell. And accordingly left this worthy gentleman, to wrestle with this disease, for the cure of which they were waged, and by conscience thereunto tied; and his trust in them was reposed. They having thus taken their leaves, I was sent for, not knowing the disease, which could not long hide itself, having such manifest tokens. Yet I thought it, against both charity and honesty, now being with him, to forsake him. And therefore resolved (by the grace of God) with some powerful and strong Antidote, to expel the poison from his heart, and afterwards to proceed for his further recovery, as occasion should be ministered. To which purpose, I first gave him six grains of my Essence of gold, mixed appropriatly. After which, in a small time, he began to sweat, which continued all that night, and a great part of the next day. The next night, and so every day for 4. days more, I gave again the same Medicine, in the same quantity, which caused abundant sweeting, whereby both the malignity of the fever and the unnatural heat was exceedingly abated: the Aposteme, which was risen very great, did daily decrease, and at last quite vanished, only with a certain sticticke plaster outwardly applied. Thus he was cured of this mortal and contagious disease, before it was known abroad of what he was sick: which I would not now have published, but that the Knight himself, hath not been sparing amongst his friends to report both what his sickness was, and the story of his Physicians and recovery.   

THe year before, I had likewise cured of the same 
The Plague or Pestilence.  disease, with an Aposteme also appearing, the Lady and wife of the same worthy knight.   

THe Lady edmond's widow, about the age of 78. 
Dropsy and jaundice in extreme old age.  years, a Lady well known in Court: (so likewise are those that formerly are named) about three years past was fallen into a dropsy, with all the symptoms thereunto belonging. Her belly, face, legs, hands, greatly swelled: blood wasted and spent: not free from the jaundice, nor far from a Consumption. How dangerous her case was, is sufficiently known. She was perfectly restored (praised be God) in short time, nothing being ministered unto her, but only the Aurum potabile and Essence of Gold. This Lady, spared not either for cost, or due observation to preserve life and health, after that she had once found comfort thereby; for during the space of 12. days at the first, she took every morning 3. grains of the Essence, dissolved in a spoonful of Aurum potabile: and the like proportion was taken at night when she went to rest. Also before dinner and supper, at each time one spoonful of the Aurum potabile alone. After 12. days were spent, and that her stomach was amended, natural rest returned, her strength increased, the disease abated, and all the state of her body bettered, than the Lady took of the Essence but once a day. And so by degrees all things in lesser proportion. Needful it was, that this Lady should take these helps in greater proportion, then usual, partly in regard of the Infirmity, being a capital disease: partly also in regard of her years, in which nature was not so powerful to overcome the malady, as in youth.   

SIr Thomas Parrey knight, Chancellor of the Duchy, and of his majesties privy Council, being 
Extreme cough in age and want of sleep.  of the age of 77. years, this last winter was much dejected in ability and strength of body every ways. His appetite abated, his sleep diminished, tormented with an extreme cough day and night, not able in many weeks together, to go forth of his house for execution of his place. He had used good helps of learned Physicians, from time to time all the winter long. In February last I was brought unto this honourable person; and finding that the best Medicines ordinarily, in use had nothing availed, I persuaded him to take of my Aurum Potabile, whereunto he willingly condescended. I gave him thereof in the morning in bed fasting, as also one hour before Dinner and Supper, at each time a spoonful. Also whereas usually his sleep was but two hours every night, which was after he was first laid in bed, and then afterwards being once awaked, he slept no more all that night, but continually did lie coughing, until he arose in the morning: my counsel was, that after his first sleep, his Honour should take two grains of the Essence of gold, dissolved in one spoonful of the Aurum Potabile: which doing, he always within half an hour, was at good and quiet rest, his Cough ceased, and he slept quietly until six of the clock in the morning. This course it pleased him to continue until the 12. of April, in which time he daily gathered strength and ability of body to undergo any service of his Majesty. And thus he continueth still to the praise of God.   

A Certain young gentleman, only Son and 
debility of retention of sperm.  heir unto his Father being of great possessions, complained unto me that his sperm passed from him unsensibly both day and night, whereby his body was much enfeebled, his complexion altered, and a Consumption imminent. A marriage was tendered unto this young gentleman, being an heir also. Conditions agreed upon by Parents on both sides, both for dower and jointer. The father of this gentleman being in fear of his sons life, was loath to make any perfect Contract, until he had found Remedy for his son. He used the best help that the Country could afford, wherein he lived. But finding none, he brought up his son to London, used my counsel; and with the help of Aurum Potabile, the Essence of Gold, and a Solution of Pearl which in such case I do use, he hath recovered perfect state of body, is married, and hath Issue. This Gentleman about twelve Months since being in London, came to visit me, whom when I beheld I knew not until he had manifested himself unto me; so greatly was his body altered even into a full vigour and perfect constitution.   

THe wife of Master Robert Dixon, Secretary unto Sir Henry Montague Knight, Recorder of the 
Speech and sense lost in Childbed.  City of London, being delivered in childbed; was possessed with a most violent burning fever. She had three Physicians of great worth, who ministered unto her such helps, as Art could afford in that case. Not prevailing, they left her being senseless. Then did the Lady Tanfield send unto me for some of my Aurun Potabile, which her Ladish. caused to be given unto this gentlewoman. In short time after sheefell into a sweat, not long after she slept; and when she did awake, she had recovered both sense and speech, her burning fever was assuaged, and in few days after by judgement of all her friends, she seemed past all peril and danger of life. But shortly after, rising up out of her bed, and sitting up over long, she took cold, so that all the parts of her body became cold & were utterly benumbed, and without sense, her speech failed, & her strength & spirits much abated. The former worthy Lady being informed thereof, did send again of my Aurum Potabile unto her, which instantly put her into a sweat, after she was in bed, and by degrees restored her unto perfect health. The same gentlewoman being lately delivered of two daughters, fell into the like passions both of heat and cold, and in each of these extremities was relieved with the Essence of Gold, as formerly she had been, with Aurum Potabile.   

MAster William Rowden the King's majesties servant 
Speech and sense lost.  and Marshal of his Hall, 70. years of age, or thereabout, with a continual Ardent fever which held him long, he was at the last brought to that debility and weakness, that he altogether kept his bed, took no rest day nor night, but for the most part lay senseless, not knowing what was said or done unto him. In this extremity I was brought, and it pleased God that by these former helps, he was recovered, and remaineth still in perfect health.   

MAster William Gore now Alderman & Sheriff 
Aquartane Ague.  of the city of London, threescore years of age or thereabout, dwelling in Bow lane, for the space of many Months languished of a quartain fever. In which time, by prescript of learned Physicians, he had taken so many Medicines, that he utterly abhorred all usual Physic. When he was informed by some of his well wishing friends, that my Aurum Potabile, was very Cordial, effectual in operation, and not loathsome or unpleasing to take, he was resolved to make use thereof, although he had resolved never to use any more Physic. But being dissuaded by some of his Physicians, my professed adversaries, he refrained the space of some weeks, until mere necessity (by reason of his still continuing quartan, and his strength daily abating) enforced him to send for me. I ministered unto him at return of his next fit, a small quantity of my Aurum Potabile with 2. grains of the Essence of gold; which gave him such contentment during the time of his fit, that his fever was much more tolerable then formerly it had been, and himself in far better vigour after his fit. Then did he much admire what reason his Physicians could allege, for the disabling of that Medicine. To conclude, in very few fits, this Medicine cleared him of his fever, it brought him to quiet rest, restored him to appetite, and brought him to good ability and strength of body. And until this time, it is and hath been a continual relief unto him, whensoever he findeth himself inclining to any manner of debility or sickness.   

AS in this case, so have they dealt with divers of the Nobility of this land & honourable personages, who in extremity of their sickness, having first used (and that fruitlessly) all the course of Physic which their Physicians in Art could advise them) have desired the help of my Aurum Potabile. But have been diverted by malicious cavillations of those, who rather desire their own lucre and gain, than the life of their patients. Nevertheless some of the right Honourable, not being daunted by their terrifyings (more fit for children and babes, then for men and women of understanding) have made happy use thereof both in Court and City; although for causes convenient, it is not publicly divulged, and yet peradventure not utterly silenced. But time, in his due time, will bring the truth to light.   

MAster Matthew Dale, justice of Peace & judge in Gild Hall, 76. years of age, hath sundry times been troubled with an infirmity incident to age: that is, want of Retention of his urine. Whereby sometimes in the night season, he hath been enforced more than twenty times to make water: whereby his natural rest (which should have sustained nature) was taken from him: and consequently his stomach failed, & his strength abated. Upon the use of Aurum Potabile, these extremities were abated, and he continued until the end of his days, in good state of body, answerable unto his years.   

THe wife of Master Matthew Dale, 70. years of 
Consumption of the Lungs.  age, having an infirmity of the Lungs, altogether uncurable, was nevertheless preserved in good state of body, many years with help of this Aurum Potabile.   

SIr William Hericke Knight, had by his Lady two 
Falling ●●●●nesse.  daughters, the one after the other. Each of them being 20. weeks of age, was taken with the Epilepsy or falling sickness, and died of that disease. After them, he had by his said wife a third daughter; then did they change their Nurse, suspecting that some defect might be in the Nurse's milk. When this daughter came to the age of 16. weeks, the Epileptical fits began to possess this infant, and daily the fits increased, until the disease came to the height. Then was the Nurse & child sent for hither to London; having heard that I had cured some in the like infirmity. The father used my help in this case. It pleased God that with the help of my Aurum potabile and Essence of gold (with some helps given to the nurse) I perfectly cured that Child of this dangerous infirmity. This was done in the spring time. Then I advised the Lady, that the like should be done at next fall of the leaf: But that being neglected, the child upon the feast day of All-Saints next following, fell into the same disease again; which I likewise cured the second time. Since this time, being now four years past, this child never had fit, praised be God.   

IN like manner, and of the same infirmity, a Son 
Falling sickness.  of Sir George Wright Knight, being a year old was cured by me, and many others, whereof some shall be mentioned in this treatise hereafter.   

IOhn Vnet, belonging to the right honourable Sir 
Speech and sense lost  Henry Hubbard Knight, Lord chief Justice of the Common-Pleas, 40. years of age or thereabout, after long sickness, was at the last brought to that debility and weakness, that he lay deprived of speech and sense. The bell tolled for him: The servants of the house had taken their leave of him: no hope of life remained. Being in this manner at point of death, some of my Aurum potabile was put into his mouth: by which he was brought again to speech, to sense, and lastly restored to perfect health, being formerly by judgement of all, ordained for death. Of this case, Raymund Lul in his book of the Quintessence writeth in this manner. We term them dead men, not those which absolutely are dead, but those of whom by the opinion of Physicians there is utter despair, so that they are forsaken by all Physicians, and the actions of life have relinquished them, and be deprived of sense. If such like men (saith he) reputed thus dead men, shall recover life and health by a Quintessence, then may they justly be said to be revived from death.   

IN like manner was there an other, whose name is 
Speech and sense lost  Robert Brodbottome, a Citizen, 60. years of age, neighbour unto Sir Lewis Lewknar then dwelling in Aldersgate street; being likewise at death's door, the bell having tolled for him the space of three hours. The said Knight, when he understood that it tolled for his neighbour whom he well loved, sent him of my Aurum potabile, willing the wife of the said patiented by any possible means, to put the same into his mouth. Which being done, he shortly after fell into a sleep, sweeting in his sleep, & after his awaking, his sense and speech returned, and himself recovered health, and yet is living.   

THe daughter and heir of Sir Walter cope knight, now Lady and wife of Sir Henry Rich knight, being then dangerously sick of the small Pocks (whereof 
Small pox  many worthy Knights, Ladies, and gentlewomen have miscarried of late) was presently relieved by use of my Aurum potabile, and the small Pocks expulsed plentifully.   

IN the small Pocks also, and likewise in the measles, divers have been recovered, whose only names I record, and none have miscarried to my knowledge which in due time have embraced the benefit of this medicine.  

The Lady and wife of Sir Richard Ogle knight.  
A gentle woman belonging to the Lady and wife of Sir Edward Barret knight.  
Sir Henry carries Page.  
Sir Henry carries daughter, of the measles.  
The Son and heir of Sir Henry Cary, of the small pox.  
A young daughter of Sir Richard Norton knight, of the Measles, which were stricken in and recoiled by cold taking whereby the child was in great danger.  
A Kinswoman of Mistress Browne of Essex, widow.  
A Servant of Master Marsh Esquire, then dwelling in Colman-street.  
A Maid servant, belonging to Ro. Dixon before mentioned.  
An other maid servant of Master john Morris Merchant, dwelling near unto leaden hall.  
An Infant of Mr. Price the King's servant.    

DAily experience also hath taught us of late, that very many both young and old have miscarried of the Small Pox, even under the hands of the best practised Physicians, although the cure of them be accounted no difficult matter: unto whom, if this approved Medicine, so secure from danger: so powerful in corroborating the Heart, and expelling the venomous malignity of that Disease, had been at hand, and had been administered in due time and form, no doubt but (the virtue expulsive being fortified in the patiented, and the material venenosity subtiliated) if not all, yet some of them, might by this only Medicine have been recovered. As the use hereof hath prevented death in many, so likewise very many wanting the benefit thereof, in the flower of their age perished; which have used purgative Medicines, whose property is to draw malignant humours from the external parts, unto the centre of the body, and to the very Heart itself. I leave this matter to be considered of, by those whom in like case it may concern hereafter.   

THe Honourable Lady and widow Doretie Skot, 
Vomiting of sustenance in old age.  sometime the wife of Sir Thomas Skot Knight of the age of 78. years, for the space of many days could retain no manner of sustenance, but instantly cast up by vomit whatsoever she received. Neither could this be stayed by any Medicine ministered unto her. All means failing, my Aurum Potabile stayed this extremity. And after taking thereof, she likewise took any manner of other sustenance, and retained the same. Hereby it may appear, that this one and the same Medicine, doth sometime procure vomit, when nature would be unburdened, and at other times it suppresseth vomit, when nature is so enfeebled, that it would feign retain nutriment for sustentation, but cannot.   

MAster Napper Esquire, dwelling in Oxford, 60. years of age, was long time perplexed with a 
Vomiting and scooring.  very strange infirmity. He was divers times taken with an extreme vomiting, with a scooring likewise, which both continued the space of 2. or 3. days commonly every hour without intermission until his body was utterly exhausted. Then he became so feeble and weak, that he was enforced to keep his bed many days, until by degrees he recovered some strength again. But when his body began to be replete, then did he fall into his former passions. In this manner he continued one whole year more. He used for Remedy, the counsel and advise of Physicians both at Oxford and London. When all their means availed not, then did he send unto me for my Aurum Potabile, which by the help of God prevailed in this case, to the great admiration of many.   

THe wife of Master William Wiseman Counsellor at the Law, after her safe delivery in Childbirth, was possessed both with a fever, as also with an extraordinary and a dangerous flux, tam per Menstrua quàm per sedes. Her sleep also was thereby utterly taken from her. By means whereof she was brought unto great Imbecility and despair of life. In this dangerous case, after the fruitless help of other Physicians she was recovered and perfectly restored, with the Essence of my gold in few days.   

SIr Edward Barret Knight, having his abode 
Essex Ague.  sometime in Essex near unto the Marshes (a Country much subject to Agues) was two several times possessed with that kind of fever. And each time he was freed from that fever, by the only help of my Aurum Potabile. Many also of his servants, more than ten at one several time, have been taken with that Country fever. One especially amongst the rest, a woman, having chief government over the family, was so grievously afflicted therewith, that her senses were taken from her, and other such like accidents so oppressed her, that there remained small hope of life. Yet it pleased God, that both she and the rest, in short time were recovered (although the Agues of those parts do commonly continue long:) as also in one part of Kent, where many have been relieved by my Aurum Potabile, after that all other means have failed.   

MAster Doctor Savage, Doctor of the Civil Laws, 
Essex Ague.  56. years of age, lying sick in Essex of the like fever, sent for me to come down unto him. Being now with him, and before I administered any thing unto him, he was strangely taken with convulsions and Cramps, in his hands, feet, legs, face and in all the exterior parts of his body, with extreme tortures, lamentable to behold. I appeased all these symptoms within the space of one half hour, with the Essence of my gold, which in short time brought him into a Sweat, and his Convulsions and Cramps ceased, 〈◊〉 fever also was cured in very short time.   

THe same Doctor Savage now lately within these two months, was taken with a malignant fever, a Disease now common in sundry places. He was perfectly cured thereof, only with the Essence of gold. I gave him thereof three grains, before the beginning of his fit, dissolved in five spoonfuls of Endive water with a little sugar: and the like quantity in the midst of his hot fit. This I did reiterate every fit until the fourth fit. In which time he was free from his ague. But afterwards he fell into the like fever again, as also into those former Convulsions, which could not by any help of Medicine be assuaged, until he was enforced to send unto me, 17. miles for the Essence of gold: which being taken gave him present relief, admirable unto them who were eye witnesses of the effect thereof.   

MAster Thomas Drywood of Northokenden in 
Long languishing sickness upon obstructions.  the County of Essex, 30. years of age, by reason of obstructions and other inward causes, languished a long time, became very lean, and so into a consumption. Being therewith almost spent, my Aurum potabile was present remedy to him, and he liveth now in good health.   

THe wife of the said Thomas Drywood, by the same 
Weakness after childbirth.  medicine recovered from a great weakness and decayed estate, caused by hard labour in childbirth, and sickness afterwards.   

A Daughter of theirs being about 4. years old, 
Obstruct.  having pined, and decayed long time of an unknown disease, upon the taking of my Potable Gold, vomited up a great quantity of viscous tough matter, and then recovered presently.   

A Young daughter of john Fan Citizen, dwelling 
Obstruct.  in Aldersgate street, being five years old, by reason of obstructions in her liver, spleen, and breast, which had long continued, and was thereby much hindered in her breathing, took one ounce only of my potable gold, after which she cast up much slimy stuff, tough, like molten glass, that one could scarcely cut with a knife, and presently she amended, and shortly after became perfectly well.   

MAster William Snelling Fishmonger, dwelling in 
Falling sickness.  Thamestreete, had a young infant of a year old, who was grievously perplexed with the falling sickness. His fits were frequent and oft, sometimes 20. in one day. So that the parents besought God, to take him to his mercy. out of that so great misery: When divers medicines had been tried in vain, he was at the last recovered by my Essence of gold, and never since was troubled with any fit, being more than 3. years past.   

A Maid servant of the Lady and wife of Sir Thomas 
Convulsions.  Smith knight, being 22. years old, was afflicted with most violent convulsions, and fits like unto the falling sickness incessantly day and night for a long season: not finding any ease by glisters, and many other medicines given her by other Physicians. At last she was by me cured of that fearful disease by this my Medicine, and never felt it since; three years being past.   

AN Infant of a year and half old, daughter unto 
Inward torments and gripings of an infant.  Sir Edward Barret knight, was long grieved with some inward torments and gripings in her belly. The Lady Paget, Baronesse, her grandmother, gave her of my Potable Gold, with which she presently cast up some raw fleagmaticke matter or humour, and was well for the space of 2. hours: after which time she complained as before, and peradventure worse. The Lady her grandmother gave her an other spoonful, after which she cast again much viscous matter diversly coloured, and then slept a whole hour. But waking suddenly, she seemed as one ready to diepresently, having many dangerous signs as sowunding, and falling of her jaws etc. So that the good Lady, holding this Infant all that while in her lap, was feign forcibly to open her mouth, and poured in an other spoonful mixed with beer or ale. After which she cast again a blackish and ill savoured slimy thick stuff. Then she was well and recovered.   

MAster Thomas Allin Esquire, more than 60. 
Extreme debility.  years of age, being lodged in Broad street, having then languished a long time: at last being near spent, he sent for me: and with my Potable Gold especially, some other dietary means being also prescribed, he was perfectly restored in few days.   

MAster Small, gentleman, an Attorney at the 
A quartan ague.  law, and student of Furnivalls Inn, 32. years old, had lain sick of a quartan fever many months, and had also the jaundice. He finding no help in other medicines, was in short time perfectly cured by my Aurum potabile.   

MAster Thomas Tutteshame gentleman, aged 20. 
A quartan ague.  years, son of Master Anthony Tutteshame, both of Staple Inn, was likewise cured of a quartan ague, by my potable gold.   

A Young son of Sir Io. Talesburrough knight, about 
Essex ague.  4. years old, lay dangerously sick in Essex, of the popular and universarie disease, ordinary in those marish countries, and could not endure to take any medicines. He took my Essence of gold, with the aurum potabile at several times, and was thereby perfectly cured.   

THe daughter of Sir Anthony Capell knight, about 
A Consumption.  14. years old, after a long sickness fell into a Consumption, with extreme weakness. Her father sent unto me for some of my potable gold, whereiwth she was in reasonable time perfectly recovered, and restored to her former health.   

FRancis Wonnam of Darkin in the County of Surrey, 
Palsy of all the body.  Yeoman, was taken with a dead Palsy in all parts of his body. To whom Master William Radcliffe Esquire of the same Town, gave some of my potable gold which he had in store for his own use, being oft times troubled with the Stone; by which means the said Wonnam recovered, and had perfect use both of legs and hands.   

A Young gentleman Io. Studolph, 17. years old, being 
Speech lost, and vomiting,  then with his mother (a widow) dwelling near the foresaid Darkin, was taken with a Palsy in his tongue; his speech was taken from him, and whatsoever he did either eat or drink, he cast it up. I was sent for, and stayed there some three days. In which time, by intermissive administering of my Aurum potabile, and Essence of gold, his vomiting was stayed, his speech recovered, and he perfectly cured. But I heard afterwards by some of his friends, that about a year after he fell again into the same Disease, and died thereof before he could conveniently send for any help.   

MAster john Coles, called Captain Coles, about 44. years old, had long time been troubled 
Consumption of the Lungs.  with a dangerous Disease of the Lungs, shortness of breath, coughing and with it, spitting of rotten matter, and seemed to be in full Consumption. He was perfectly cured with the continued use of my Potable gold.   

HEnry Smith servant to Sir Edward Barret 
Palsy.  Knight, lost his speech by a Palsy, and so some time. Afterwards he perfectly recovered his speech again, by help of my Aurum Potabile.   

A Servant of Sir Thomas Smith Knight, having been long troubled with a quartan Ague, 
quartan.  finding no help by other Medicines which had been given unto him, was cured with my Potable gold.   

A Daughter of Master Fitzgarret Esquire, dwelling upon Saint Peter's Hill, was infected with 
Plague.  the Plague or Pestilence, and cured by the only use of my Essence of gold, dissolved in my Aurum Potabile with Carduus Water.   

ELizabeth Elward, being allied unto Edward Rugham retainer to the Lord Knevet, was likewise infected with the Plague, and because the same 
Plague.  Edward Rugham was continually attendant in White Hall under the Lord Knevet, the said Lord therefore persuaded him to use my Aurum Potabile for his kinswoman, being then in Edward Rughams' house; which he did, and by it recovered his kinswoman.   

divers other were also cured of the Plague at the same time.  
A maid servant belonging to Master john Morris, merchant, dwelling near unto Leaden Hall.  
A servant of Sir Edward Conway Knight.  
Mast. Car Counsellor at the Law, dwelling in Great Saint Bartholomew's.  
A man servant and a maid servant in the house of Mistress Randall widow, dwelling on Saint Peter Hill.  
Three servants in the house of Sir William Hericke Knight.  
Master Arthur Luson, Citizen in Paternoster Row.   

THe wife of Master Seabright of London, Esquire, 
Convulsions with loss of sense.  being about 60. years old, was often taken with divers and sundry passions, as Convulsions, and paralytical stupefactions of her sense of feeling; And had been sundry times relieved by my Potable gold. But to overcome, & utterly to suppress the great abundance of those humours or matter, which caused these fits so often to return, without being perfectly cured, I advised her to take sometimes of my Essence of gold. Which when she had taken, she cast up a great quantity of Melancholic black stuff. Since which time, she hath never been troubled with any of those passions.   

MAster john Sherington of London, Marchant, had a son about three years old, long time 
Obstructions in a child.  dejected and weak, and had received many Medicines against the worms and other causes which were suspected, but to no purpose (for he daily grew worse and worse.) At last therefore, having taken my Potable gold a few days, he cast up a great quantity of tough, thick, and viscous humours. After which (the matter of Obstructions being taken away) he presently recovered perfect health.   

ALso a young daughter then borne to this Master 
A new borne Infant.  Sherington, being six months old, fell dangerously sick, and with the same Medicine was restored.   

THe wife of Mast. Coals dwelling in Colmanstreete 
Plague.  (after the death of her said husband, who died of the Plague) she being then with child, was also infected. And fearing in that case all strong Medicines, used only my Potable gold and the Essence, with use whereof by God's grace she recovered, & her child saved, of which she was after safely delivered. The husband which took other Medicines, not this, died. The wife which refused all other Medicines, and took only this, recovered; Notwithstanding the increase of danger by her childbearing. Let the due consideration of this one case, stop the mouth of malice itself, and inform the envious to glorify God, for his great and good gifts bestowed upon men.   

EDmund Nusum dwelling near Charingcross, fell into a dangerous sickness and long time continued therein. In this his distress he sent for a learned Physician of London, well known: who used his best skill and endeavours, for recovery of this patiented. But failing in his expectation, he told the patient's wife, that she must shortly be a widow, A worthy gentleman, their neighbour, pitying this case, sent his man to me in this sick man's behalf. I came, and found the Apothecary at the patient's door, newly come from him, which saluted me with these, or the like words: You come tooo late, there is no good to be done. To whom I answered, that though I could do no good, yet I would do no hurt. So when I came to the patiented, and could not find any likely signs, nor hopes of life, I undertook nothing concerning his recovery; neither promised so much as hope. Yet for a trial, I gave him some of my potable gold, and continued that administration all that night, once in three hours. It pleased God that he recovered, to the great admiration of all men.   

NOt long after, the only son of the aforesaid Apothecary, (whose name was Nathan Darbey) 17. years of age, was likewise taken with a violent burning fever. He had the advice and counsel not only of the said Physician before specified, but also of many other of the College. But the patiented grew worse and worse, and at length became speechless, and was as it were upon the threshold, to take death by the hand. The father then, though in despair of his son, yet having seen the former effect, came hastily unto me, in the Sermon time (being then the Sabbath day) imploring my aid for his sons recovery, if yet it were possible. His complaints prevailed. I gave his son of these materials, iterated by degrees as the case required. God blessed the means, and he recovered.   

MAster William Parkinton gentleman, likewise, dwelling near unto Charingcross, and sufficiently well known, lay dangerously sick, using the advice and help of the said before mentioned Physician. He neglected no means of ordinary course prescribed by Physic. Nevertheless the patiented found small relief. For the Physician himself accounted him a dead man. So likewise did his wife, and other his friends, In this forlorn estate, I was called unto him. I only gave him of the Essence of gold, and the Aurum Potabile. And that God, who doth wound and heal: who bringeth us to the brink of the grave, and raiseth us up again, by this means, as his revealed ordinance, restored him again unto perfect health.   

BY these three last instances, all dwelling near unto one place, and almost at one time, one Physician being called unto them all, and they all forsaken by him, as deplored: yet nevertheless, they all being recovered, by the only help of this Aurum Potabile: we must of force acknowledge the same to be an extraordinary blessing sent from God, for relief of those, who have enjoyed the benefit thereof. And let no man deprave this Medicine, in that it is administered so diversly. It ought rather to be had in greater price. The nearer unto simplicity, the nearer to verity. Also, in vain are many things used, when one thing prevaileth. As in all the course of our life this is true, so likewise in administering of Physic. Therefore Damascen saith: It were a wicked fact to use a compound Medicine, where a simple profiteth.    

CONCLUSION OF THE SECOND PART.  
BY these evidences, and manifold experience sincerely delivered, partly taken and faithfully translated out of Latin letters, sent from several parts beyond the seas; partly in English verbally set down, as they came to me; any reasonable man, not seduced by vain oppositions, nor wilfully prejudicate, nor perversely malicious, may easily judge, that this medicine, my Potable gold, is the most wholesome, safe, & operative medicine, which at this day is known to be had in use: both for the cure of desperate and hopeless sicknesses, when all help of man is accounted vain: And for the wonderful restoring of the decayed strength, and languishing powers of the body, with a singular comforting of the heart: As also, for a Prophylacticke, and preserver of health. Which so being, the greater is their sin, which contrary to God's commandment, Christian charity, the love of truth, their duty towards their neighbour, and peradventure their inward testimony of their own conscience, have so virulently and despitefully inveighed against the true and uncontrollable virtues and effects thereof: And in their waste papers of impression, have attempted to show the power of malicious Rhetoric, thereby to wrong that good, which they themselves cannot attain unto. Whereby so far as their ability and credibility could stretch, they have notoriously injured, not me only, but all sorts, ranks, and degrees of people, subject to the unrespective tyranny of sickness, which maketh no difference between the Cottage and Palace, the King and the Peasant. The wrong to me, is, that for my love and truth, works of charity, good intentions towards all, and good deserts of as many as have made, or hereafter shall make use of the fruits of these my labours: they have rewarded me, with that which is under my backbiters tongues, railing, for reverence, reproach, for my good deeds, and slander, for a recompense. But the wrong done to others, hath many branches, and searcheth to the seat of greatest honour. For (though I dare not say that it should have been otherwise, by the administering hereof (the length and number of all days being in God's hand) yet to show their warm charity against all things, not in their own Apothekes, they would not suffer our late young Prince, worthy of immortal memory, to use this so famously and above all exceptions approved medicine; notwithstanding in the use of all other, they found not so much as any hope. In a desperate case, and a prognosticated life, all rules both of learning and charity allow, yea and require the attempt of any means, not noted of ill suspicion: Much more so publicly and manifoldly testified, for the admirable good effects which it had wrought in divers persons. But that Rubric (Propter dignitatem personae etc.) Give ordinary medicines to great persós, to preserve the honour of the Physician, that he hath done no hurt, scilicet, though he did no good, is neither Prophylacticke nor Therapeuticke. We say in English: As good never a whit as never the better. And such is their pious affection towards all others whom it may concern, that whatsoever happen, none of them will make use of this my potable gold, (which though not properly, yet emphatically may be called a divine Medicine: and certainly with more merit, than their Gratia Dei, Manus Christi, Benedicta Medicamenta, Divinum Medicamentum) though it would save a thousand lives. Esteeming (as it seemeth) that good which is so done without the Seplasiasticke preparations, to be their dishonour, and delinement. Let all be soberly used, but where greatest need is, the best and most powerful chosen. But the searcher and judge of all hearts will recompense according to merit, to them, as to enemies of truth. And to the sincere lovers thereof, acknowledging Gods mercies showed in the administration of his own gifts, their guerdon, which is the testimony of a good conscience. If we look back, unto the actions of certain Physicians of old time even before the age of Galen, and the admirable medicines of some of them: we shall find not impertinent to our purpose, that of great Alexander King of Macedon. He (as Quintus Curtius in his third book reporteth) in the extremity of a most dangerous and violent disease, desiring either present help or death, that he might hold his appointed day of battle with Darius' King of Persia; for that purpose, consulted with his friends and counsellors, what remedy might be found in this desperate case. The King disliked all ordinary medicines, as too weak for his purpose. The Physicians would allow none such as they called unknown. One Physician among the rest, named Philip, being borne in the country Acarnania a part of Greece, offered Alexander to make him a medicine very safe to be taken, which should speedily restore him to health, though the other Physicians knew not what it was. Parmenio a great Counsellor and favourite of Alexander's, dissuaded his King from this medicine, (for he was unwilling the King should recover as the sequel showed) and laboured to persuade him, that this Philip the Physician was hired by Darius for 1000 talents to poison him. Yet Alexander took that Physic, and finding the effect answerable to his promise, after his health so suddenly and beyond expectation recovered, did afterwards among other accusations, lay this for one against Parmenio, as not wishing him well; which altogether made up that judgement which brought him to his end. And very honourably, both rewarded and regarded Philip, to whom next under God, be attributed and acknowledged the preservation of his life. The working of that medicine, in the same place is described, not unlike to this of mine. In this manner,  vero Medicamentum, etc. So soon as the Medicine diffused or spread itself into the veins, there might leisurely, by little and little recovery and healthfulness be perceived in all the body. First the spirits and heart recovered their vigour, and after the body also, sooner than could be believed. For Alexander after he had been in this case three days, showed himself to his Army: which did not more ardently or affectionately fix their eyes upon Alexander, then upon Philip who had so unexpectedly restored him to them: Every one striving who should first give him their right hand, embrace and thank him. Thus much Curtius.  
Semblably it is sufficiently proved and famously manifest, that very many great, Noble and Honourable personages, both men and women, sick either as Alexander was, or taken with other more dangerous and violent diseases, forsaken by all other Physicians, as uncurable, have been by the use of this Medicine, through God's grace, in very short time recovered, and restored to their perfect health. Therefore unto you worthy and Honourable gentlemen, who as you are the Inheritors of Nobility, so are you of gentle and noble dispositions: to you I say, I turn myself, resting assured, that you esteem these calumniating babblers, to have said nothing real, material, and veritable against me, howsoever they have moved their tongues and quills. They intent not in this case, your health, but my damage: and would rather you were offered a silent sacrifice in eternal sleep, then strike one sail, or unlace one bonnet blown with the wind of their malicious breath, or lose the price of a popular Recipe, for a Benedict Medicament, although it do no good, shall do no harm, Propter honestatem Medici, that is, for the reputation of the Doctor: though every day almost do give miserable experience, that by want of doing good, the mischief increaseth; and so with the reputation of the Doctor, the poor patient is lodged in his gravesend, which is harm enough, and the worst of a maledict Medicine. Therefore as I desire, so I justly hope, that you will discern between a black and a white: falsehood, and truth: light and darkness. That you will patronize, defend and keep from oppression, both me and the truth. If there be any doubt concerning the auouchment of the cures and good effects of this my potable gold, here spoken of, you have the reports, the particular names and places, and many of their own hand writings I keep ready at all times, to be showed for your further contentments. And I am verily persuaded, that all honest persons which have been recovered from their diseases and infirmities by the good use of this my potable gold, will be so thankful to God for that benefit, as to acknowledge the means of their recovery, and not imitate those silent 9 Pharisees cleansed from their Leprosy by our Saviour: which is little less (if not equivalent) then against their own knowledge and conscience to deny. Of them you may know and be satisfied, that it hath done good to all, hurt to none: That it is a safe, powerful and pleasing Medicine: even a Prince amongst all, analogising with principality in this. That doing much good, yet of malicious and unshamefull persons it is ill spoken of as Princes oft times are. Let these worldling slanderers, disprove that I say, or prove the contrary, if they can. If not, than it is time they would be entreated, if not for conscience sake, yet at least for shame (if they fear any) to be silent hereafter: though it were more for their honest account, to recant in print. These great cures performed, realities, things of fact, often times, in sundry and distant places, and sundry and divers persons, in sundry and different diseases, done and performed to the great good of many, and applaused by common attestation, in all parts of the Realm, and many parts beyond the seas: This (I say) cannot be pocketed as not done, nor so easily vilified by a fine phrase, a little good Latin: Substance or sense there is none in his writing, it is mere froth, and the deceitful inside of a rotten Egg, or wormeaten nut: good for nothing but to befogge the clear light of a known truth, and maintain the enured practice of learned scolds. Surely, this is not, White, in any tongue, Latin or Welsh, howsoever versified. These testimonies for me (which will daily increase) shall lie and remain to all posterities, as honourable Trophies, fixed in the hearts of understanding and honest men; when these stagie chartlets of theirs, shall not be vouchsafed an honest eye or ear: but cast by for waste paper, to stop mustard pots, or other base offices. They are not able, to produce one Instance, of harm received by this Medicine. Whereas contrary, the chiefest, most polychrestical, and greatest magnified compositions (whereof (to speak truth) at this day the right Ingredients be not known: and against which some learned Doctors have learnedly written) have their Imputations, wherein the charge must be either upon the Medicine itself, or upon the Physicians. Whose errors, if themselves will not mend, I will not excuse. If objection be made, that all have not recovered, which have taken this Medicine of mine, but some have died: I confess that is true. But what then? Old Age is irrevocable. Many diseases also are either essentially incurable, or prevent all power of Medicines, either by the vehemency or malignity Morbi acutissimi, or by the negligence of timely help. Many also being easily to be cured at the first, are made desperate and uncurable, by errors, either of Medicines directly hurtful, or at the least not helpful, to the intolerable weakening of the poor patient, and triumph of the disease. Also Hypocrates telleth us, that all diseases be not curable. For the fatal and predestinate hour is inevitable. There resteth an unknown cause, which is the unsearchable counsel of God, which will not that all diseases shall be cured in all men. Thus much concerning the second part, we will now proceed to the third.    

THE THIRD PART SHOWING THE USE OF THIS POTABLE GOLD.  
THat which Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the great said of gold: That with it all Cities, Citadels, Castles, Forts, Fortresses and Bulwarks, howsoever by nature, Art and munition thought impregnable, might be assaulted, laid open and conquered: I may as truly, but to better use, affirm of Aurum potabile, that is, of Gold made into medicine and reduced to the form of a potable liquor, that it doth assail and oppugn all infirmities and inward diseases of man's body (respectively curable, as aforesaid.) That it also doth restore, establish, and confirm, the vigour and strength of man's body, with the natural and vital faculties thereof: If it be duly and considerately administered, with such care, caution and judgement as becometh the dignity of a rational Physician. For as the Captain of an Army, having any peculiar exploit in hand, neglecteth no means, either by Military Discipline, or Engines of war, to accomplish his intended purpose; so is the Physician likewise bound to do. And as the clandestine enemy which lieth in Ambush, and appeareth not in sight, is much more dangerous, than he that cometh in open face; so likewise, many of our internal diseases, whose malignity lurks in the inward parts, are more difficultly cured, than those which manifest the uttermost of their malice. And as in this age, both Armour and other Artillery for the service of war, are far different from those of former times, so that it were ridiculous now, either in offensive war or defensive, to relinquish our Ordnance of all sorts, because (in comparison) they are but late inventions, and to trust to the ancient military instruments serviceable among the Romans in those days: Even so, the capital diseases of this age, being for the most part Complicati Morbi, whereas olim they were simplices, will hardly be extirpate, if we overcuriously do persist in the prescript rules and method of antiquity, and tie ourselves only to their Medicines: seeing that daily experience doth teach us, that they perform not the effects promised, and therefore, are for the most part administered fruitlessly. Seeing therefore the endeavours of this age (being enforced thereunto by defect of those medicines) have likewise added unto Art, and have enriched the same with other materials medicinable, not formerly retained in common use; or the same, by more artificial preparation, have exalted into a higher virtue: Were it not madness (the validity of the same being sufficiently experienced) to relinquish those of a higher nature, and to use trivial and fruitless medicines? Let the Soldier make convenient use of the Sword, Dagger, Helmet, Target, Pike, and such like (for they have been of long antiquity) but withal, let not Musket, Saker, Minion, Cannon, be neglected, because they are new inventions, in comparison of the other. And let us likewise approve, and retain in use, Electuaries, Syrups, Pills, Powders, and whatsoever else by long approbation is pertinent to the expulsing of malignant humours the causes of maladies: yet, let not the virtues acknowledged by all antiquity to be incident in gold, be least regarded, which virtues do actually appear in potable gold. Every graduated Physician is tied by solemn oath, as also by integrity of conscience, not to neglect any thing, tending to the recovery of his patient; But to use all manner of effectual medicines, either new or old, whether of their own inventions, or of other men's labours, being approved to be secure and not nauseous: not rejecting the same upon any private consideration, either of prejudice or malice. But leaving this digression, to the intent that every body whom it shall concern, may make the best use, reap the full fruition of all benefits which they can expect by this so profitable and extraordinary gift of God, (although they cannot at all times have the assistance and directing advice of a learned Physician, to prescribe and order the administration thereof, which were to be wished) I will here in this last part of this Treatise, endeavour to help that defect: and teach the method, manner, and rules, how, and in what diseases and passions, it may most profitable be administered. Which though by many the letters sent me, before in this discourse set down as also by the histories of many cures by myself and others therewith performed, it be reasonable plain, yet I will draw it into a more distinct and orderly delivery, according to the good will and meaning I have: That by a general helping medicine, a most general and universal benefit may be reaped.  
Therefore be it known, that the use of this medicine is generally twofold, answerable to the two general ends of practic Physic. One, to preserve the present health. The other, to recover it, being broken or lost: by curing the Diseases, and rooting out the causes thereof.  

THE USE OF POTABLE GOLD in preservation of health.  
ALL the Physicians and learned men, both before in my first printed book, and here in this alleged, as also almost innumerable others, whose names I omit to avouch, for brevity, agree in this: That Aurum Potabile is the best Medicine, and most profitable Instrument for the conservation of health, in all kind of complexionable temperaments; That it partly suppresseth and suffereth not luxuriously to bud, shoot out, and bring their fruit unto ripeness, any seeds, or latent roots of sicknesses, lurking in man's body, whereunto any proneness or aptitude hereditary, or otherwise accidental, make them obnoxious: That it reduceth to mediocrity, inordinate distemperatures, either in excess or defect: That it refresheth, vigorateth, and strengtheneth the heart; restoreth, and increaseth the vital spirits: advanceth the force and and generation of good blood, multiplieth geniture seed, and ability of prolification in both sexes; banishing sterility, preventing abortions, and providing quick, easy, and safe deliveries in childbed, suppresseth the infirmities of age: preserveth the vigour of youth. It were unnecessary to heap arguments in confirmation hereof, being in itself so authentically warranted by famous authors, and manifestly witnessed by many experiences. Particularly, it is a preservative against the Falling sickness,, the Apoplexy, Leprosy, Plague, Dropsy, Cancer, Gout, Stone, and all manner of fevers in all ages and sexes. And in some, it expelleth (or rather enableth the body to expel) by convenient and most natural passages, the antecedent matter or humours, from and by which any diseases depending upon such material causes might spring, and so by prevention, preserveth health.  
But it is to be known and observed, that this Medicine 
The first form.  of gold, though made of one body, yet is reserved and used in three forms and consistences; which not being known, there may be much mistaking and error in the use and administration thereof.  
First, when the gold is dissolved in the proper menstrual or instrumental water, this water is distilled away from the dissolved gold, until it be in the bottom in the form or consistence of a liquid gum or honey, deeply coloured (as Raymund Lul calls it) & most unctuous. To which, the spirit of wine is then put, and by solution thereof, tincted very red and deep coloured. That tincted spirit of wine is gently decanted, or powered off, and so reserved by itself in a glass. And is called the Physical Tincture of gold. And may so, in small room, and with no burden be carried whither any man please. And this we call the first form.  
Take one ounce of this tincted spirit, mix it with 
The second form.  16. ounces of generous wine (or if you please, of any other liquor.) And this being so mixed is called that Potable gold, of which so often mention hath been hitherto made. One, or two spoonfuls of this at one time, and sometimes a whole ounce, I accustom to give, in such cases and Diseases as aforesaid.  
The third form is this, and thus made. That tincted 
The third form.  red spirit of wine, in which the dissolved gold is taken up from the white feces, or residence, is put into a fit glass body with a head. And with a gentle heat of a Balneum, the spirit is drawn off, until the substance in the bottom of the glass be dry. Then do I put on fresh spirit of wine, setting it in digestion certain days. In which time it will cast off an other residence. This process is reiterated, and at every such solution and distillation, the feculent residence must be separated from the pure, until it leave no residence at all. Then is it called the Quintessence or Essence of God, which I do use to administer in the quantity of 2. or 3. or more grains, and do dissolve it in some appropriate liquor or other mixture conducent.  
So that any, that is desirous to make use of this my Medicine, may have either the Potable gold, or the Tincture of gold, or the Essence of gold, or all; and apply them in all manner of needful uses, as occasion shall require.  
They therefore that shall take it for preservation, may use it in the simplest & least curious order & fashion. That is, to take of the Aurun Potabile one or two spoonfuls, together fasting, and in bed, if they may, else in the morning after they be up; the oftener, the better. Use gives instruction, from that common Indication aforesaid, A Iwantibus et nocentibus, etc., From things that help and hurt, every one is directed. Therefore whosoever after twice or thrice taking, hath found benefit thereby, he may proportion himself, in moderate increasing or diminishing the dose or quantity, according to his own ability and constitution. For, in increasing the quantity of this, there is no danger, so it be within any bounds of mediocrity, not exorbitantly exuberatè: which is far otherwise in all or most part of other simples and compositions, whether merely Medicaments, or Midicamentall nutriments, as are oxymel, Saffron, Mithridate, Treacle, all Cordiales and Purges whatsoever.  
Also a convenient time to take it (especially in those that have weak stomachs) will be one hour or two before dinner or supper, or after supper, at bed time (for it doth both help digestion, and procure sleep) according as the circumstances shall require or suffer.  
In precaution of Lunary Diseases, such as have their exacerbations & fits according to the quarters, change, & full of the Moon, as Epilepsies, Defluxions, inordinate Menstruals and such like: The rule is, for this last, to take it near the time of course: In the other, 3. 4. or 5. days before the new and full Moon.  
If it be desired for the more particular appropriating of this Medicine to any particular cause, to take it not so simply of itself, but mixed: Then let such, either by their own knowledge, or the appointment of some experienced Physician, mix it with some specifical water, decoction, extraction, or otherwise form Medicine, according to the necessity of every particular cause and occasion: Or with some compound water, approved for that Disease, or Polychrestall to the same, and others, in neighbourhood and link of causes to it.   

THE USE OF AURUM POTABILE IN SUNDRY INFIRMITIES.  
THe diseased person that shall use this Medicine, may take it in the same proportion or dose, as formerly is set down, or somewhat greater or less, according to the condition of the party, and state of his Disease. Commonly one spoonful of the Aurum Potabile is given at one time: or six 
The dose.  or eight drops of the Tincture of gold, mixed in some appropriate liquor: and of the Essence of Gold, two or three grains. Where necessity shall require, these doses may be doubled, or more; as of the Aurum Potabile, two or three spoonful unto a full ounce: of the Essence four grains or six: Of the Tincture in like respect. Also in some persons greatly debilitated, and not able well to retain, a small quantity is first to be attempted, and then by degrees increased, as by former examples may plainly appear. Also this Essence of gold is very fitting and convenient for very young infants but newly borne, in any Disease whatsoever, being ordered in this manner. Take one grain of the Essence, dissolve it in one or two spoonful of brestmilke or in some distilled water as shall be fitting: give the child part of that mixture at the first: after a while give it more. This is securely given, the third or fourth day after the birth; so is likewise the Aurum Potabile in a small quantity, and mixed with some other liquor, not with milk: neither must the child suck within two hours after, lest the wine in the potable gold, should curdle the milk.  
These administrations are to be given intermissively, 
How oft.  sometime every second, third, or fourth hour, as the present case shall require: until of the operation appear with good signs, the abating of the passions, diminishing of the Disease, and recovery of strength.  
It may be given at all times, most commonly in the 
When to be given.  morning fasting, or an hour before repast. Likewise after meat to prevent a surfeit. For it helpeth digestion, and preventeth sicknesses following such repletions. To procure sleep it is given at bedtime; or if necessity urge, in any other hour of the night or day: being effectually a true Anodine, of contemperation without stupefaction, not narcoticke.  
The Effects of this Medicine: corroboration of 
Effects.  the heart: restoration of the vital spirits decayed and enfeebled: which apparently is manifest, by quiet and sweet sleep most commonly following; as also by mitigation of pain, and appeasing of violent passions: sometime by a mild and gentle sweat ensuing, sometimes by vomit, and rejection of malignant viscous humours: also by plentiful evacation of urine, as also by restraint thereof, where the retention is weak. And though seldom, yet sometimes by a looseness of the belly: but very oft, by staying inordinate fluxes. And every of these functions, though contrary some one to other, are directed and performed by the mere motion of Nature itself, being strengthened, vigorated, and enabled, by the virtue of this Medicine.  
Let thus much suffice, for the simple, or very simply mixed use of this Medicine. But although in this form taken and used, it giveth great furtherance towards the curing of any malady, as by many particular experiments hath been related, in which seldom times any addition of peculiar effect hath been administered: yet because of the great variety, difference and diversity of dispositions, natures, places, diseases, times, and countries; and because prescription ought not to prejudicate the skill and judgement of all men; Therefore to supply these differences, I do leave free to the judgement and discretion of every rational experienced Physician, to administer this medicine, with any kind of Waters, Liquors, Syrups, Conserves, Electuaries, or other medicines simple or compound, such as they shall upon good grounds and experience, know or judge most appropriate, specifical, convenient, and agreeing to the present circumstances of the disease, nature, & quality of the patiented, & necessity of his state. We give no prescript of Method, or limitation of proceed unto Physicians; they being present, know what is needful, what requisite, in order, time and place: what in each respect is to be done, what to be left undone. But where a competent Physician is not at hand, as in Country villages, or such like places, there some admonition or direction is expedient.  
It is well known among learned men, what effect, efficacy, and force, is attributed to that Medicine which is called Universal, in that high degree whereof writers make mention, that it performeth great and admirable effect, not only upon man's body, but also upon Metals, as appeareth by these words of Raymund Lul: The quintessence of gold, after distilling away of the instrumental water, will remain in the bottom of the glass, very pure, and separated from all impurity, thick in the consistence of honey, or of gum, deeply coloured and very unctuous, greatly available, both for Medicine of many body, as also of Metals. But this Medicine of ours, hath his preparation only pertinent to the use of man. Nevertheless seeing that, both that Medicine of Raymund Lul, and this of mine, have all the virtue incident unto them derived from gold, and from the form thereof, as from one fountain and foundation; therefore it will not be impertinent, to prescribe the same use and manner of administering of this medicine of mine, which Raymund doth unto his. For if the agent 'cause be one in them both, the manner of use may also be the same. He prescribeth a special use in these words. Mix this Essence of gold in a quantity of white wine, when you will give it to a Phlegmatic constitution, especially in the Winter season. If to a Choleric, give it in fair water: to a Melancholic, in broth, wherein mutton is decocted: If he be of a Sanguine complexion, in clear white wine: And this shall be a prevention against infirmities, and their bodies shall be rectified against the distemper of the season. If you give this medicine to those that are sick, let the mixture be more effectual of the Medicine. Neither be thou greatly troubled (saith he) to know the perfect state of the disease. For nature itself is wise and provident by her own instinct, and hath invested to this stone being dissolved, sufficient virtues, to rectify that which is amiss in nature. My son, this medicine is powerful, both against hot diseases, and cold, natural, and accidentiall, etc. These words and other hereunto tending Raymund setteth down, which we out of our experience have found to be answerable to this our intent. Nevertheless we acknowledge, that sometimes extraordinary symptoms do occur, which threaten present danger of death, if they be not speedily prevented: As is, extreme heat, extremity of cold, great thirst, lack of sleep, inordinate fluxes, and such like. All which by the good pleasure of God, are mitigated and assuaged by this only Medicine of mine. And yet many things may be appropriately added hereunto, & pertinent for the expulsing of every Disease. Therefore, if the patiented have a replete body, that necessity require some evacuation to be made; gentle, & not violent purges, fitting the humour offending, are to be administered. Sometime the body hath need by urine or sweat to be relieved: which both, although this Aurum Potabile do in sort perform yet in some cases it is to be helped. If a flux be caused in the neither ventricle, unto which a Medicine received at the mouth cannot speedily penetrate, than a cleansing, and astringent Glister will be expedient. If sleep be wanting, that necessarily must be regarded. And although this Medicine doth for the most part by a secret propriety therein procure sleep, yet if need be, let other helps be adjoined. Blood letting in convenient time must not be neglected. Other things pertinent, I refer to the discretion of them, whom it shall concern.    

THE CONCLUSION OF THIS TREATISE.  
Having thus, ingenuously, plainly, and fully (as I hope) satisfied all indifferent and unpartiable Readers, of the cause of this discourse, concerning the general and extraordinary effects of this Medicine: and of the three kinds thereof: of my use in administration thereof, in all Diseases, sexes, ages and circumstances: together with the liberty and cautions in further extent, and mixture with other Medicines: I now return in the Conclusion, unto such Readers, to whom I have and ever shall, devote, consecrate and dedicate all my studies, labours and industry, commending unto you the right construction, and generous acceptance, without any sinister detortion, of my good and unspotted intendments, not retorted against my traducers, with any malicious virulence, but extorted by mere compulsion, for the necessary challenge, and defence of my good name, oppugned by two Doctors, though never expugnable by them, nor the laudatory versifiers, chanting pro formâ absque materiâ. Let them enjoy the glory of their Eloquence, or rather loquence, with ill applied Phrases. I desire none other contentment in this question, than the public testimony of a constant truth. Truth will surely live, prevail, flourish. It is like the gentle and sweet Marierome, manifoldly excellent for many virtues. Which but rubbed in the hand, yieldeth an excellent sent, comfortable to all senses. Of which herb it is written, that if swine be enforced, with full sent of open nostrils to take the smell, it is mortal to them, and causeth them to die. Surely this is a secret in Nature, that a thing so good in itself, and so agreeably helpful to good men, should by the malice, or brutishness of a Swinish nature be accounted poison. This is a true Emblem of my Medicine, which being helpful to all, hurtful to none, yet there are found such, as profess hatred to the very name thereof: and so turn that general preservative, to their private poison of rancour. But herein that common rule of Philosophy, is not unfitly analogised upon them: Nutriens convertitur in naturam nutriti, et non contra. The nourishment is converted into the nature of the body nourished, but not contrarily. So likewise the envious man, whatsoever he beholdeth with his malicious Eye, though extraordinary good of itself, yet he converteth it to his own perverse disposition, which is evil. As may well appear in the Bee, and the Spider, this sucking poison, and the other honey out of the self same flower. Let all these things be considered, by the indifferent and judicious Reader, and with equal balance let him poise truth with falsehood, sincerity with deceit, not inclining either to hatred or adulation, but with free mind and integrity of conscience, let sentence be pronounced. Among good men there ought to be good dealing. It may peradventure be that some doubts may be moved, or cavilling allegations against the tract of this Treatise in some point or other, but surely such as will be utterly unprofitable to the sick patient, who is to be relieved by healthful Medicine, and not by subtility of Argument. Wherefore if I should endeavour to answer every frivolous and idle objection, I should both abuse the Reader, and think mine own time evil spent. Some few things I desire to admonish the Reader: First, favourably to construe and interpet the intent of these my proceed, & not rashly, upon any man's words or writings, to condemn the verity of this matter now in question. Also, if any thing in this Treatise be contained, which seemeth not answerable unto every man's capacity or judgement, that such person would be pleased, first, to admonish me thereof by private letters, or otherwise, that I may in those doubts yield him satisfaction, before he do publicly oppugn the truth. Furthermore, if these things to some, seem of small moment, I humbly entreat them, to produce better in place for the use of the languishing patient (provided always that it be no less approved by time and experience) and in the mean time, whilst we live in expectation thereof, let the Commonwealth receive benefit by this, without their let or prejudice.   

AN APPENDIX RESERVED FOR THE JUDICIOUS READER.  
IT is generally well known, that Matthew Gwinne, in the Preface of that his Invective book against me, did, in most instant manner, solicit the King's Majesty, for the suppression of this Medicine my Potable gold. His Inducements, and motives were in these words. Tolluntur unà Medici, etc. The Physicians of this City, the chirurgeons, and the Apothecaries will all decay, and in manner be subverted; if this one universal Medicine of Anthony do prevail. He enforceth the same as yet further: Let your Majesty establish this, lest the Archytectonicall order of the Physicians, (for I do produce his own words) the Polychrest all order of the chirurgeons: the honest, learned, & wealthy order of the London Apothecaries, be either confused, or utterly confounded, by the Intrusion of those who prepare Medicines Chemically. How unjust this petition is, and how prejudicial unto verity itself, and unto true Art (whereof the Apothecaries have but a shadow) who seethe not? If God hath granted unto this our age, an extraordinary blessing, more serviceable for the health of man, and much more available than all other Medicaments hitherto retained in common use, ought it to be exploded by the practitioners in Physic, or to be rejected of the patiented in his utter distress, because the like lucre and gain doth not to them aforesaid redound, as by other drugs ordinarily prescribed? Was that elect Vessel (mentioned in holy writ) justly scourged and utterly silenced, because by his words and admonition, the handicraftmen, employed about that idol of Diana, were likely to lose some part of their usual lucre and gain? (I hope it is not unlawful in this case, to compare profane with sacred actions.) Nay rather contrariwise. If this universal Medicine, shall approve itself by daily experience to be universally effectual, then being retained in use, both Physicians, Chirurgeons, and Apothecaries, will the rather be accepted of, and the more reverenced: Neither will that threefold order, be either confused, or confounded herewith but rather confirmed, and better settled in general account. For if these three, when they shall be called to the sick patient, would at their entrance (as the ancient Ethnic Senators used to do, when they entered the Senate house for consultations of the Weal public) shake off emulation, Envy, and overmuch desire of filthy lucre: then the Physician should find in this Medicine, such help in desperate Diseases, as both he and his languishing patient should rejoice at the fruits thereof. The chirurgeons likewise, in some case of theirs, as in Faintings, swoonings, Convulsions, Cramps, and where sleep and rest are wanting, whereby great feebleness and dejection of Spirits do ensue should then make perfect experience and trial, of what validity this Medicine is. Then also the Apothecary should lose no part of his honesty, of his learning, nor of his substance and riches, having by him this Medicine, as a last refuge for the relief of his forlorn patient. The Apothecary is careful, to have in every corner of his shop, divers and sundry contemptible drugs, loathsome to most men, now in this age of ours. My desire is not to detract any thing from them in their gain or skill, but rather to add thereunto, and the behalf of the Common wealth, unto whom I do here dedicate, consecrate and offer, all these my labours; and whatsoever else is in my power.  
FINIS.