Text.BP190.B4v/Translation

B. G. Londrada to the reader from the Port of Aquitaine, greetings.

This treatise of Paracelsian experiments, dear reader, came to me as a gift from a certain most illustrious Prince of Germany. Since it is quite clear that this belongs to Paracelsus, I thought it should not be kept to myself alone, but published for the public, since there is no use in a hidden treasure. Accept this, whatever it is, kind reader. And soon expect more and greater things (God willing). But there is one thing I did not want you to be unaware of, especially when you present those exalted essences of Paracelsus and precious oils, do not think that they are to be presented by themselves, but always to be used with some vehicle, after the stomach has been purged with some specific Theophrastus: for example. If you wish to offer someone oil of vitriol, mix five or six drops with an ounce of rose conserve, and so it will be safely presented. The same judgment will apply to the rest. Use these happily. Farewell.