A direction concerning the Plague or Pestilence, for Pooore and Rich.  
THe Plague which is called of the greeks Epidemia, and in Latin Lues pestis or pestilentia, and I a stranger and a German who many times have been employed in this sickness, as at Cullen, Ostend, Amsterdam and many other Towns more, may with great credit bear me witness of it; so I can say & write of this fearful disease more than any other can. The cause is evident, that it is a punishment from God, whereof many examples may be set down, which I leave for brevity sake: for it is a matter which belongs to Divines; the other cause is, that the upper parts have infected the Astris with a Distemperature where through the Plague hath his domination into our bodies, whereof we leave this beside to our learned Philosophers. Now to come to my intent which is out of love, more than for gain, for to take such a dangerous matter upon me in mine old age (The which God be thanked have no great need of, but being first moved to it, by diverse of this City, for to do something in this time of sickness, I have said nothing all this while (but finding the sickness increasing more and more, do determine to show my best skill for it, thus through my experience, where I have in former times (putting my trust in God & with his helping hand) saved many a man's life. First, pray to God to forgive your sins, and after use the natural means which God hath ordained to every sickness, and as well for this sickness, as for any other, I have a preservative which every body shall find by me. Also a certain precious Pill, to keep in your mouth, when you go abroad or perceive any danger.  
1. First several Antidotes for the preservation of man's body from the Plague with certain directions.  
2. Secondly a certain Elixir, or a water for them that are infected, besides certain orders and directions for the perfuming of their houses, chambers & rooms; for to alter the air, to preserve their houses; beside for those houses that are already Infected to cleanse them, with certain directions, washing them with waters wherein certain herbs are boiled, and after stroying the house with herbs, fitting for this sickness, and perfume. Now after many and several medicines both in Physic and Chirurgery, which are necessary in this sickness, as Cordials, Iulips, cooling waters Conserves, Oils, Ointments, smelling or smooking balls, as Pomanders, Quilts, with other chirurgical medicines for Carbonckles, Antraxes or other swelling as Byles, and Impostumes. The Professor hath Poultices, Balsams, Oils, Plasters & all things else belonging to this disease, besides it is necessary for every one to be solible in his body, or to take some convenient purge by directions from the Physicians. Likewise Fountenell or Issues, are very commendable, the which I have made in Germany and other places, in vehement Plagues, as a preservative against Infection. Such people are not apt to be Infected that have any running sores, as Vlsers, nor those which are troubled with other maladies which run. There are certain rules to be observed, as to forbear to go in stinking places, & not too go abroad till the Sun be up, principally in moist and foggy weather; in the evening avoid the streets, & go not to late abroad, which is principally hurtful for Children, and young people, overfill not your bodies with meat which is hard of disgesture, for it breeds ill humours. All these medicines every body may have in his own house for a reasonable price, with certain directions in print. This I take out of ancient writers, which have been many times approved; this I do through & with counsel of diverse learned Physicians, some of the King's Majesties, & others of my friends, although there will be some Calumniating night-Oules, perhaps, will speak against my intent. Let them show a better or else let this alone.  
Vivat Rex.  
The Professor hereof dwelleth in Great Woodstreet at the Sign of the Mere Maid near the corner of Maiden Lane.