i8o The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony. 



in a wind furnace till the Regulus is 

 extracted, it is rendered more viscous 

 and ponderous than before ; for it has 

 received ponderosity from the spirit of 

 salt, and consistency as well, its body 

 having become compact and heavy. * 

 Hence I say that there is no very great 

 difference between the Signed Star and 

 the Lead of Antimony ; for both are 

 prepared from glass of Antimony, and 

 their medicinal effects are the same. But 

 now I will break off, and, after setting* 

 forth my appendix, I will explain the 

 meaning and the nature of the Fire Stone. 

 Bestow upon us Thy blessing, O 

 God, and open the hearts of my readers 

 that they may see, know, and acknow- 

 ledge Thy omnipotence and wonderful 

 working in Nature, for Thy glory, and 

 the healing of the sick ! Amen. 



* Let this Regulus, which is rendered malleable with 

 salt of Saturn, be mixed with equal parts of Mercury, con- 

 densed with Saturn ; let them be lused and well combined 

 in a hot furnace, and you have a substance which in its out- 

 ward appearance resembles silver, but in its properties is 

 far more precious than silver. Hammer into thin plates, 

 and apply to any inveterate wound, fistula, or ulcer, which 

 has resisted all the plasters and ointments of the profession. 



