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fe handfuls of Rofemary-tops, as much 

 Sage, Hyilbp, and Angelica, Sweet Marjo- 

 ram and Thyme, of each fix hnndfuls; 

 Worm-vood a handful; cut the herbs very 

 fmall, putting them into the jar with the 

 fpices, and pour on four gallons of Brandy 

 or Melaffes Spirits. When they have 

 flood in infufion eight days, empty the in- 

 gredients and liquor into an alembic of a 

 common height, and diftil in a water- 

 bath. At fir ft draw off ten quarts, whieh 

 are to be thrown again into the alembic, 

 continue the fame degree of fire for fome 

 time, then gradually leffen it till the aroma- 

 tic lpirit comes off in quick drops. Con- 

 tinue your diftillation in this manner till 

 you perceived the phlegm rife, which is 

 eaiily known by the weaknefsof the Spirit, 

 and when the procefs is ended, expofe the 

 aromatic fpirit which has been drawn off 

 to the rays of the fun, in a glafs bottle, 



flopped 



