Text.BasVal.1603-01.I4r/Translation
From Theatrum Paracelsicum
On the tincture of metals published by Johann Thölde of Hesse, Chamberlain of the Republic of Frankenhausen
Matter is like a woman, nothing unless it receives its own charming form from the male principle (Μας τὸ τὶ ἦν εἶναι). Similarly, metals of lesser weight are considered worthless until extracted, according to those skilled in fire; Unless they receive a suitable tincture. If they receive it, they will be of nobler price. When you, Thölde, reveal this tincture of metals, may lavish praise be yours, and grateful thanks be to you.
I, Magister Georgius Theodoricus of Würzburg, Poet Laureate, made this in Leipzig.
