THE DESCRIPTION And Cure of the KENTISH And all other Agues: Plainly Discovering what it is, from Whence it comes; with the Reasons of those Particular Symptoms that do usually attend the same.  
And humbly Showing (In a measure) the Author's Judgement, why so many are not Cured; with advice in Relation thereunto; Whether it be Quotidian, Tertian or Quartan, Simple, Duble or Triple.  
With several other Observations and Instructions, tending to the Good welfare of Mankind.  
By Nicholas Sudell, Licentiate in Physic, and Student in Chemistry. Before the Fire, Living in Mark-Lane, London. But now in the City of Rochester in the County of Kent.  
London, Printed by E. Crouch, for T. Passenger at the sign of the Three Bibles on London-Bridge. 1669   

To the Courteous Reader.  
Friend,  
PRovidence having disposed of me from fifteen years of age, to this day, in the way of Physic. Besides my particular Instructions from others; I can safely say, I have laboured night and day, and that for some years together to Attain to the right Understanding thereof; that so according as the Will of God might be, I might do nothing therein; but that which might be serviceable, by God's blessing to my Neighbours, and a good Conscience to myself, and could if need were, give such an account thereof, as I doubt not but would be satisfactory to all, and every Enbiased Person or Persons; but what hath already been done by me, (and that in a Public way) in that particular may suffice, always remembering: Arbour ex fructibus cognoscitur.  
Some there are, whose Interests Transports them beyond their Reason; That would like cunning men, cast a mist before the Eyes of others, and darkening my Reputation by false Reports and evil Surmising, which I wonder not much at, because, Impies' voluptas est alienam famam laedere, These I pity, and Attribute it more to the want of charity, then sound knowledge, there own or there friend's Interest, then safe and sober Intelligence; whilst I as the Fox: The more I am Cursed by envious Men; the better I speed, through the blessing of a good God,  
Let the World and them know, that I have an Antidote through God's Grace, that will keep and preserve me amidst all their Poisonous Arrows; and that I have so much the spirit of a Man, that I lightly value their Evil, either of thoughts, words or actions; And have so much the spirit of a Christian, that I hearty wish their good and welfare; and this not only in point of Prudence, but also in point of Duty; knowing, that Laborandum est ut prosimus: and not only so, but to love our Enemies.  
What great Obstructions or Stumbling-blocks I found in my Minor Studies, possibly for want of profound learning; the way then being more locked up then now it is: and partly because our Authors are so Voliminous. I shall not here relate, save only that through God's assistance; great pains, and helps of those that had traced the way before me, at last the way was made plain and easy, and every Material Obstruction bowed before me, and hoisting sail immediately came to the Haven of my Expectation.  
Where taking great delight in thinking of what was past, at last began to think of what was yet to come, and so remembering that Nemo sibi Nascitur, I began, and I hope in the fear of God, to put my knowledge into practice, having a fair opportunity thereunto, which I thought would be my prudence not to neglect, for occasio non Negligenda, be it either for the good of ourselves or others. Therefore at all times, and several ways, I have endeavoured, according to my weak Capacity to be serviceable in my Generation, and having lately been under a severe Providence, in being disinhabited by the late dreadful fire at London, was in little time acquainted in this place, and as several places in respect to their Situation, Constitution of Ground and Water; with the Diet, Excercise and manners of the People, are subject to some particular Disease; So this place for several reasons easily to be given, besides its being subject to all Diseases in common with others: it hath two Diseases that are more Epidemical Viz. The Scurvy for one, but the Ague in special: The former, Viz, The Scurvy, it is a Spleenetical Distemper, arising from a peculiar degree of Malignity through the putrefaction of Melancholy humours: and is known by variety of Symptoms, Viz. Redness, Itching and Putrefaction of the Mouth and Gums: Spots in the Legs, which are first Red, afterward Purple, Blue and Black; Straightness or Shortness of Breath, Laziness and Heaviness of the whole Body, Weak and anequal Pulse: Urine for the most part Red and clear like Lie: Pains in the Hips, Knees, Joints, and several parts, all most like, those that have defiled themselves with the French Disease, save only this Difference: the pain of the Pox, is between the Joints, and if it continue long, maketh Knots, and there are or have been other Symptoms thereof, as Running of the Reins, Vlcor of the Yard, Bubo, and the like; but the Scurvy pains seize upon all parts Indifferently, and other signs of Melancholy, or a very sharp and salted Diet do aver, there is often Headache and Toothache also in the Scurvy: Sometimes Palsies and Convulsions, as also a lose Belly, strong Breath, a Consummation of the Body, and an Intermiting  or Ague; The latter of which being the more special troublesome and common Disease: Here I have thought good to treat only of it at this time; and as I have one purpose done this to do good; so I will endeavour to do it to the purpose that it may do good, as to the Description and Curation; and may serve for all sorts of Agues in Men Women or Children. O Read with understanding, Judge with Charity, and practise upon yourselves or others with prayer and supplication: and I doubt not but you will reap much advantage and profit which is the hearty desire of thy Friend and Servant.  
Nich. Sudell. 28. 8. Mo. 1669.   

The Description and Cure of the Kentish, and all other Agues.  
AGues are of two sorts; Curable or Uncurable. The Curable are those that come in a common way of Providence: and all Persons and Degrees of Men are equally liable to the same; and are commonly thus distinguished; A Quotidian, or every day Ague: A Tertian, or every other day Ague: A Quartan, or every third day Ague: Computing the time or distance of the fits right, will supply that seeming defect that is in the Terms.  
Every of which Agues have therefore divisions; as Legitimate, or Illegitimate, Simple, Double, or Triple; which causeth some more than ordinary difficulty, rightly to discern between a simple Quotidian; a double Tertian; and a triple Quartan; each coming every day, and that very near alike: But the diligent Observer of Time, and some particular Symptoms may notwithstanding easily guests.  
The Uncurable I reckon are those that are not sent in a common way of Providence, but more immediately from God in the way of special Judgement; such as Israel of old were threatened withal, Levit. 26.16. and they admit of no Physical Cure, Deut. 28.22. but are like the ungodly King Jehorams Disease of his Bowels, which will certainly destroy: Notwithstanding the wisest of men be concerned, and the very best of means be used, 2 Chron. 21.18, 19 Some such Agues I have seen in my time, which surely are not other than the fruit of sin, which because it displeased God, and brings Evil upon ourselves: Let us take the Psalmists advice, and stand in awe and sin not; Psal. 4.4. But it is the former sort of Agues, viz. Those that are Curable by Physical Administrations that I concern myself herewith, for whatsoever others may think or believe, I am of that faith, that all diseases (coming not as aforesaid) are curable. Only observe, as formerly I have hinted elsewhere, That although I do believe that all Diseases whatsoever are Curable,, yet they are not Curable in all Persons. My business herein is to do two things; First to discover to you what an Ague is: And, Secondly, To discover how it is to be Cured: In both I will be plain and brief, and (yet I hope home, and full) to your content and satisfaction.  
First, we shall inquire what an Ague is; Many are the Opinions of all sorts of Persons concerning Agues: Some think it a strange thing, but they know not what: The more ignorant, and evil Spirit; but coming they know not whence.  
Physicians themselves differ in their Judgements concerning this Disease, as well as in the way of Cure; my Task is so much the harder; however we shall declare our Apprehensions, and leave it with submission to better Judgements, and believing that there are some that are able to say more; other some as much, and other some not so much; to the latter of which as I intent this most chief: so it will find most welcome.  
But our answer to the above enquiry is; that an Ague is no other than an Intermiting , and every Intermiting  is commonly and properly called an Ague, which doth arise from putrefaction of rotten humours.  
And it's to be observed that those putrifying humours do rot either within the Vessels, or else without the Vessels, when they rot within the Vessels, either all the humours do putrify and rot equally, and cause Synochus Putrida.  
Or else our only humour putrefieth and so causeth a common and ordinary continual Fever, and according as the humour is that putrefieth, so is the Fever either a continual Quotidian or a continual Tertian, or a continual Quartan. But those humours rot also without the Vessels, and as from the putrefaction within Springs continual: so from the putrefaction without, comes intermiting Fevers, or Agues: coming upon the person sooner or later, according as the humour is that putrefieth. For the Spirits riseth up at certain times & opposeth that rottenness with heat, as an Enemy to Nature, and at the end of the combat returns home and according as the enemy remains either in strength or vigour, so more or less good or evil Symptoms follow: And if the putrifying humour be phlegm, than the Spirits return to oppose it the very next day, hence the Quotidian, or every day Ague.  
And if the putrifying humour be Choler, than the Spirits return still to oppose it every other day; hence the Tertian or every other day Ague.  
And if the putrifying humour be Melancholy, than the Spirits return to oppose it every third day, hence the Quartan or every third day Ague.  
The cause of the inequality, that is to say: why one returns sooner than another, why one comes every day; another every other day; and another every third day is, Because the Phlegmatic humour recollects itself sooner, and so makes new work for the Spirits, and so its returns are accordingly. Choler which is accounted hot of itself in respects of the Spirits opposing it with heat, doth occasion a very hot combat and doth not so soon recollect itself as the former: and therefore is opposed but every other day.  
Melancholy is a Dregy humour, and doth not recollect or recruit itself as soon as the others do, but because it is soft and viscous (the seat of which also being more remote) it is not so easy to overcome; notwithstanding it is opposed every third day: And all these are changed one into another, or one joined with another, according as one while one putrifying humour, another while another is to be opposed.  
This is the most common and general opinion concerning Agues: which I must Embrace and not condemn, there being much of Reason and truth in it rightly understood; and also because it standeth upon the shoulders of famous and learned men: which is sufficient Authority for such a belief.  
Nevertheless I beg leave with humble submission, further to offer my late and more private conceptions concerning this thing, and hope hereby I shall offend none: but rather prove, as a whetestone to a knife, to beget an edge upon some more Great and Learned than myself; to further enlarge this secret, and bring more light into the World, in respect to the Original cause (setting sin aside) of all and every Disease in Man's body; and more especially and particularly of an Ague concerning which; I have as to its Description a little more to say.  
Understand then with me, that every Disease is admitted to be a being existing in us, and not from crudities arising from things taken from without us.  
And then I judge an intermitting Fever or Ague to be; The Archaeus, enraged, disturbed, confused or disthrowned by Ideas, conceived or inplanted in him, by a formative power: the Archaeus himself according to the diversities of his motion, stirring up sundry and various Symptoms: For to me it appears plainly that every Ague is caused from the violent assaulting Spirit, by Ideas conceived in the proper of the Archaeus, by whose fault alone, a living body suffers all diseases; and hence it is that many times specifical Medicines excel in the curing the most desperate Agues. And hence it is also that the Ague gins with cold, because the Spirits being to enter combat with a strong Enemy, gather from every part aid; the outward member in the mean while Quaking; for the truth is, this Spirit is the Prince of the World in us, and hath alone obtained a motive beginning in us; as well Local as Alterative; containing the cause of rigour or extremity of cold, as well in respect of Local motion, as the Alteration of cold to successive heat.  
The Archaeus or Spirit, intending by trembling rigours, As a Learned Man observes, to shake off the excrements adhering to the Similer parts, and to quit itself from a foreign guess. If this may contribute to further the Understanding of any concerning an Ague, and excite them to a further manifestation this way: I shall be truly glad, however I have spoke my present Apprehensions, and at present must leave it to your Considerations, hoping that what may be found wanting to your content in the one, may be made up in the other: for this is all we have to offer at present as to the first thing, the Descirption of an Ague; and so shall pass to the next which is,  
Secondly, The Cure of an Ague. There are several (ways propounded and at this day in practice to cure Agues, by the learned and Juditions which the common and vulgar people have confusedly jumbled together, and so advise the same Medicines in a Quotidian or every day Ague, as in a Tertian or every other day Ague, or in a Quartane or every third day Ague, having no respect to the nature, time or complication of these Diseases. My intentions herein are real and purely for the good of my Neighbours, whom I pity when I see them quake and groan under these Distempers, and therefore shall endeavour plainly to make known the cure thereof; so far as I judge them apprehensive, and I have apprehended.  
I begin with a Quotidian Ague, which may be distinguished from a Double Tertian or a Triple Quartan, though they both come every day as a Quotidian, by its coming for the most part in the night season, without shaking, and hath only a coldness or light shivering, and the heat and thirst but small.  
To cure this kind of Ague you must observe before the third fit to give or take a Vomit either of Infusion of Crocus Metalorum, or a Dose of Mercurius Vite, which in this case is very excellent in strong bodies; and besure to give it at that time that is most remotest from the Fit: it matters not whether it be morning noon or afternoon; only let the stomach be empty of all food.  
And if the body be strong, of evil habit and abounding with obnoctious humours, if need be you may give it a second time, otherwise once will serve.  
If the Ague go not away with this, then against the next fit following, prepare this decoction following, give it half an hour before the fit cometh and either walk roundly after it, or be covered warm upon the bed. Take Chamomil Flower and Wormwood of each a small handful Juniper berries 100 bruised, Cinnamon 1 dram, boil all in a pint of White-Wine to half, strain it and add 2 ounces of Sugar and drink it three days together if need be, one hour afore the fit cometh; and the Ague I suspect may leave you.  
Secondly, The cure of a Tertian or every other day Ague.  
Give a vomit of the Infusion Crocus Metalorum, or Mercurius Vitae, as aforesaid on the well day, or 2 hours after the fit, and before the third fit cometh; and the next well day give this purge following. Take Electuary Diacathoricon one ounce, Cremor Tartar. 1 scruple, mix them and eat upon the point of a knife, drinking warm broth 3 hours after, forbearing to eat till noon.  
The next well day be let blood, if you be not to weak: and take away less or more according as it may offend either in quantity or quality, or is good or bad: If yet the fit remain then prepare, or cause to be prepared, one of these Specifical Medicines following, which seldom miss in curing, especially coming after a general Evacuation of corrupt humours by those Medicines aforesaid.  
Take of the Juice of Plantain 4 ounces, Rose Vinegar half an ounce Saffron 4 grains in powder mix all together, and give it almost an hour before the fit.  
Or, Give one Dram of the Powder of the Herb called Cinquefoil, in a quarter of a pint of Sack, in which is mixed 2 or 3 drops of Spirit of Saffron, ● Cinnamon, take it half an hour before the Fit comes. Astrologers say, let Jupeter be anguler and strong when it is gathered, it being an Herb of that Planet. But I have several times proved the same with good success: yet have ha● no respect unto the times of gathering the same, because God is strong of goodness and Power, the Trees, Herbs, and Seeds, in the Creation, was before the Sun, Moon, or Stars were Created, Gen. 1.11, 12, 13.  
Or, Take Sal Absinthy, half a dram, Spiritus of Sulphoris Plampanum, one Scruple, Aqua Card. Benedictus. four Ounces.  
This I have often tried, and very seldom hath it failed in answering my Expectation, either by way of Divertion, if not, of total Curation. Observe after the taking of any of these three last mentioned Things; you must take to your Bed, and be covered warm for four hours. You may renew the taking of them as often as you see cause, but usually three times is sufficient, except the Ague be very stubborn indeed, and also if the Body be strong and can bear it; and full of bad Humour, and require it; you must Vomit, and Purge as aforesaid two or three times: Only observe, that you must do it in the first place, and let the other Medicines succeed, and not the Vomit, or Purge; the other Medicines accept some other particular Indication thereunto: This rule being observed, seldom will you miss of Cure in a Tartian, or every other day's Ague, especially if you begin time enough.  
Thirdly, The Cure of a Quartan, or every Third Day Ague. To Cure this sort of Agues, are far more difficult than the two former, and that for several Reasons before mentioned: For these Agues, especially if they are not taken immediately, many times withstand the stoutest of ordinary Remedies: Therefore my Counsel here again must be, that you begin Cure before the third or fourth Fit at most, and proceed thus. And first, If the Body be bound, give an ordinary Glister over night, and the next day morning, being the well day, and that farthest from the fit, take this purging Potion following. Take Seine Alex. one ounce, Raisins of the Sun half an ounce, Anniseeds half a dram, White-wine six ounces, put those things into the Wine, and set it into a moderate heat, for five or six hours; then strain it, and add half an ounce of Syrup of Rhubarb, and drink it in a morning fasting; drink a little Broth afterwards, as is usual in taking Physic of that Nature. Next day four Ounces, about two hours before the fit comes; take one of these Vomits aforesaid, either Infusion of Crocus Metalorum, or Mercurius Vitae. After which, upon the next well day, take the purging Potion aforesaid again: And observe that one hour before the next fit after, to be let Blood in the left Hand, in the Vein between the Ringfinger, and the Little-finger: Which said thing to my knowledge was done about sixteen Years ago, by the Emprick Parker, in this County, with very good success, and to his great Honour, and worldly Advancement. If the Ague still continue, then get ready this Specifical Medicines following: Take Venice Treacle half a dram, Juce of Plantain a quarter of a ●int, Saffron four grains, Sugar Candie one ounce, mix all together; and take he same one hour before the Fit cometh, being covered warm upon the Bed, do ●o three times together. If the Ague still remain, than you may use the foresaid Medicines over again once more; and if still it should remain, than there is certainly some more than ordinary fault in the Bowels; which to remove, you must take this Medicine following fifteen Days together in the Morning fasting, and drink warm Broth two hours after it, forbearing to eat till noon, and keeping within doors, but about the House you may go.  
And the truth is, it is so powerful a thing in stubborn Quartan Agues, that where ever I could persuade any Patient to take the same, and observe a good Diet, it seldom failed; and it is pure Love to my Neighbours, that causeth me to Incert it here. Take a quart of Borage Water, one ounce of Seine Alex. half an ounce of the best Rhubarb, two drams of pure Salt of Tarter, and one dram of Oil of Sulphoris Plampan. Put the Seine, Rhubarh, and Salt, into the Water together, then put in the Oil of Sulphur, drop by drop, till it be all in; then set in an moderate heat for six hours, then strain it, and divide it into four parts, and take one part every morning, as long as it last, as aforesaid; making provision for more against that shall be done, and take hereof as aforesaid: And there is no great Question, if your Ingredients be good, and you punctual in taking, but you will (by God's blessing) sinned it to answer your Expectations, upon once more a little before the fit comes, taking the Specifical Medicine as aforesaid, made of Venice Treacle, etc.  
Many other Internal Medicines there are of all sorts, and for all sorts of Agues; but I must Travel no further in this Field at this time, and that for much the rather, because that I am satisfied that these related, are of as great Worth and Authority as any; except some particular Arcanaries, that may lie hid in the Studies, or Labrotaries of some particular Persons: As also I do really believe, a good Diet being observed, and Prayer and Supplication not omitted, these present Medicines will prove very Successful and Advantageous to all, and every Person, or Persons that shall take the same.  
But besides Internal, There are several External Medicines for Agues, prescribed and often used, and sometimes with good success (as I have been informed) which way of Curation, though it be out of the Common way of my Practice, seeing no sound Foundation for the same. Nevertheless I cannot but have so much respect to them, knowing that God can do great things with small means, if he pleaseth; as here to Incert the more Principal of them that I know of, and so leave Persons to their Liberty in the using, or not using the same.  
These External Medicines, are commonly used four ways. Either to the Neck, and Wrist; or else to the Belly and Feet. First to the Neck, the principal of which is Camphire, which is a Gum, coming for the most part frot the Kingdom of China, distilling there from a great Tree, not unlike our Walnuts: and is highly esteemed by the Indian Physians, who look upon it as on of the most wonderful Productions of Nature, being Uolatile Sulphurous Salt purely separated by God himself, from a substance which seems to be altogether uneapable thereof: This Camphor from one Scruple to four, is to be hun● in a Tiffiny Bag, tied fast with Silk (about the Neck) letting the same hang upon the Breast toward the upper Orifice of the Stomach, and there to be worn Nine days, without Intermission, and the Ninth day to be thrown (without examining what remains) in a Running Water, and say; That if any of these Circumstances be omitted, they may expect no Cure, and have something to say to back their Opinion; but it having Respect unto every High and Obstruse Philosophy, I wave it at this time, and in this place; and shall only give my Opinion thus: That I know nothing against the lawfulness of so using it (simply considered) and therefore if I should use the same, my present thoughts are to observe these Directions too a little, that so if it might please God, it might prove Successful for all kind of Agues.  
Secondly, The next Medicines that are Externally used, are to the Wrist, of which I have several times heard many to boast, but never could be satisfied they had true cause so to do, by the Operation of their Medicine: Yet I confess, I have known many an Ague to departed, when things have been upon the Wrist; but never had yet faith enough to believe that Application was the cause thereof. And because all may be satisfied that I despise not the meanest ways, to help in needful Seasons: I shall here discover the choicest Remedies of that Nature, that I am or have been acquainted with, and leave them to be used as there may be cause.  
For a Tartian, or every other Day's Ague. Take Leaves of Plantain, and Celandine the great, of each a handful, Cobweds, Nettle-seed, and Sore from the Chimney, burning all Wood, and Common Salt, of each one dram, strong Vinigar enough to make it all moist; beat altogether, lay it upon two , and apply it to both the Wrists a little before the Fit comes: Repeating the same three times one after another. Also some highly extol the Herb Mousear, with a little Salt and Vinegar, bruised together, and laid on as aforesaid.  
For a Quartan, or every Third Day Ague. Take the Leaves of Elder, Sage, Dovesfoot, and Rue, of each a handful, Marygolds, a third part, Salt a handful, and a little Rich Wine, or Wine-Viniger, beat altogether; and Rubbing the Wrist well, apply the same a little before the Fit cometh. Some commend the Roots of Nettles, to be Excellent, being bruised with Vinegar, and applied as aforesaid. Other some say, that Crowfoot chafed or rubbed between the hands, and so applied as aforesaid, is very excellent. My own experience can say but little by way of Commendation of this sort of Medi … ne: Yet have I sometimes used them, as supposing that something they may fect, by Communication of their Virtue unto the Heart, by those notable Arteries which are situate in the Wrist.  
Thirdly, The next of this sort are used to the Belly, and many much esteem ●f this Plaster following for any kind of Ague; and say, many have been hereby Cured: Take Turpentine, Aloes, and Soot from the Chimney, of ●ach alike; beat the Aloes and mingle them; make two Plasters, one for the whole of the Stomach, another to lay upon the Belly, round about the Navel, ●hey must be laid on a little before the Fit, and changed three times together.  
Fourthly, The last of this sort are used to the Feet, and several have a good Opinion of this following Medicine. Take Cake Soap, two ounces, blue Currants as many; beat them together, and make two Plasters for the Feet, and having a little Saffron strewed upon them; a little before the Fit comes apply them: These must be used three times. Many more Medicines there are of this sort; of which every one is proved, and therefore I judge it will be but Labour lost to repeat any further. Now for the right ordering of these things before mentioned, in order to the Cure, observe. 1. That the Vomit spoken of, Mercurius Vitae, is not to be given to Children, or weak Persons, but to those of Years and Strength; to whom the Dose is, in a little Conserve of Red Roses, from six Grains to eight at atmost, in a Morning fasting; drinking Posset-drink an hour after, and so once an hour till it leave working; forbearing to Eat, Drink, or Sleep till twelve or one a Clock, keeping warm all day.  
Secondly, That the other Vomit of Infusion of Crocus Metalorum, is to be had at every Apothecaries, and the Dose for Men is one ounce, with a little Oximel Simplex, mixed with it; for Women and Youth, six Drams; for Boys or Girls, about eight, nine, or ten years of Age, half an Ounce; for younger Children, from two Drams to three: and is a safe Medicine, and to be Drank in the morning fasting: With the same Observation aforesaid, or what is common in taking working Physic.  
Thirdly, That the Camphor, is to be used more or less, according as the Party is of strength and years. Thus have I performed my first two Promises, in discovering what an Ague is, and the Cure thereof; and I question not, but herein I shall be profitable not only to myself, but many others also. However, will some be ready to say, that there is no Cure for an Ague, and that it will have its Course, take what one will. To remove this stumbling Block, and to satisfy the Ingenious, according to my weak Capacity, I will here offer some of my present Thoughts, how it comes to pass, that Agues are not often Cured. Know then, that the Reason is not because they are Uncurable, for as I have elsewhere declared: I do believe that all Diseases whatsoever are Curable, though at all Times, nor in all Persons. The reason then why so many are not Cured of Agues, especially Third Day Agues, may be such as these.  
1. Because Persons having Espoused the former Principal, that Agues are Incurable, do not seek out for any other means, than their one or their Neighbour's judgement can advise to, until the Disease hath rooted itself in the Body, and the Putrefaction of the Humours and Blood great; that Nature is very much weakened, and the Disease very much strengthened, that no Ordinary means will do the Cure; whereas if they did apply themselves to others more knowing, and that speedily, before the fourth Fit at furthest, no question but the Ague would easily be Cured.  
2. Because many Persons, if they do apply themselves to a Physician in due time: Yet in respect of their acquaint Stomaches, or peevish Fancies, they cannot take such things as are proper for them, so that the Physician bending his mind to please their Pallets, doth not oppose their Enemy with that Vigour, and Power, as otherwise he by his Medicines might do: And whereas in this, many times the Patient blames the Physician for want of Cure, and indeed the Patient is more to be blamed, that they will not be Cured.  
3. Because others again, if they do leave the Physician to his Liberty in the former Respect; yet they will if a Friend tell them of a Medicine, and say its Rare, Jumble together the Medicine of their Friend and the Physicians, that the Efficacy, and powerful Operation of the most proper Medicines, are thereby very much hindered, and the Patient disappointed.  
4. Because other some again: Notwithstanding they give the Physician his due Liberty in making up what is needful, and stand by his Administrations, and his only: Yet nedlecting themselves at the first, and so the Ague growing powerful, there must of nessessity, not only more than ordinary means be used, but also longer time then ordinary required, and so they grow weary of Physic; And if they be not Cured according to the time of them, or their Friend's fancy, than away with the Doctor, and his Medicines; and make false Conclusion, that he cannot Cure him, when indeed it is the Patients one fault, because they cannot, or will not abide a Due and Regular course. These things I know by Experience, and of many hereupon have run unto Dropsies, Consumptions, Black-Jaundies, and other desperate Diseases, never to be Cured.  
Now then since so it happens many times, and that a more soon and speedy Cure is desired of all hands: I will propound a Medicine to those that shall be willing and free to use the same, that sure I am, that for the safe and speedy Curing all sorts of Agues (other means failing) that the like I know not extant. And this Medicine is, that noble Preparation Pul. Febrifuga, or the Ague Prighter: Of Riverious, as I am surely informed, the Preparation of which, as well as some of the Powder itself, is lately and Providentially come to my Hands (which I have often, as also many other Chyrugeons, and Physicians, which have had, and still continue to have the same of me) Cured the very worst of Agues at three times taking at utmost: Only this should be observed, that the Patient take hereof before he is too much weakened, that they may be able comfortably to bear the Operation of the same, which discovers itself in great Splendour, and Triumph in its Specific Quality; besides the largeness of its Operation, as an Emetic, Cathartick, and Diaphoretick Medicine. And there is this Excellency in it besides: That it hath no offensive Taste nor Smell, Safe and Sure in its Operation, and Cheap in Price; Three Doses being not above five Shillings: and I never yet gave more in the most Inveterate of these Diseases. Sometimes it Cures the very first Dose, oftentimes the second, and what remains, may be kept without damage ten years, or till further Occasion: And so sometimes I have known three Patients Cured with three Doses, many times with two, which is but Half a Crown a piece; and if it extend to the third, my Opinion is, that he that will not freely part with a Crown out of his Pocket, to be eased of such a Disease in his Body, deserves to keep it.  
The Objection that I have met with in this case is; but we are not sure it will cure us. Our answer hath been and still is: you are not sure it will not, and that we dare not assume God's Prerogative to assure that beyond our power, and are satisfied that lesser things than those cannot nor dare not be warranted by any sober Christian, and therefore our assurance can go no further than our experience, which in this case, as in some others is very large, and that in respect to all sorts of Sex, Ages and Constitutions whatsoever: and for our further information herein we are under some obligation: not to Cumunicate the preparation, and therefore this preparation or Medicine is to be had of me, and me only at present as aforesaid. And the truth is this powder is not only thus excellent in Agues: but I have often experienced the same to be effectual in the curing of all sorts of Dropsies, whether Ascities, Anasarca, or Timpanies, and have several times known, that upon the taking once thereof: the patiented hath voided in 6 hours' time several gallons of water; by Siege and Urinal to their great comfort, content and satisfaction. And also in that common and injurious Disease called the Rickets, in children; and for the same I commend it as a thing highly to be prized and valued by all such, who for the good of there little ones shall have occasion to use the same, having helped many therewith (by God's blessing) some of which being aged four, five, and six years, and could not go nor stand, but by the help of stilts.  
Likewise for all Inveterate pains of the Stomach or head arising from any defect in the Stomach occasioning evil vapours to afflict the head or otherwise, this powder is a sure remedy being taken as shall be directed: The same also is excellent in the Gout, whether Podagra, Sciatica, or otherwise, and often times hath proved more than an ordinary help in that tetrible Disease the Falling sickness, if not of too long continuance.  
Of me also is to be had, as occasion may serve: The Element or Milk of Perl, which certainly cures (if taken timely enough) all sorts of consumptions of the body in all Age's Sex or Constitutions; only some observations given therewith, in order to Diet, and composure of Mind.  
Also that excellent Pilulae Croci or the Saffron Pill, which certainly gives speedy relief, if not cure in the most desperate and tormenting Diseases, the Stone, Inflammation or Ulcer in the Reins or Bladder; in extraordinary pains or Gripe of the Stomach or Bowels; as many have lately experienced, helping also all Surfeits, Coughs, Colds Catarrhs, or other Flux of the belly, to admiration. Also Elixir Proprietatis, an ancient and Noble Medicine, worthy of honour and esteem amongst the ablest of Physicians, and to be wished: prepared as of old (but the Alkehest) who shall discover the middle way; mentioned by that expert Philosopher, V H. I have practised some years, and find every time of Operation by some particular Observations, that the Medicine may be much heightened in its virtue, or lessened thereby; but being duly prepared, the place, Utensils and Ingredients good, it is worthy of praise for the Curing all sorts of worms in men women or children, for the curing all obstructions either of Liver Spleen, Messentery or Womb, resisteth Melancholy potently, and is good: in Convulsion-fits, the Palsy, and many other deplorable Diseases; being also a good Cordial. Also Aurum Potabile; Not to deceive the World give it this title, to this Arcanum, therefore understand, that I do not avouch. Neither would I so be understood, as if I had attained to such a Key as would unlock Gold and fetch such a liquor therefrom as is the pure life and essence thereof; and never to be reduced to the same substance; But this I do affirm, that Providence hath made me master of such a Menstrum (not Corrosive) as doth so kindly open the body thereof, that by it I produce such a liquor, as I judge few or none are comparable to it, In all Diseases of the heart, for it perfectly cures the passions, pains, beat and weakness thereof, being a very rich Cordial, whose operation besides the comforting refreshing and strengthening, both Vital, Animal and Natural spirits: is very well pleasing to the Archaeus: The principal director both as to health and sickness; so that many by this only Medicine, have in a manor been restored from death to life; especially those who have been under faintings, swooning or hycoughs. Also Ext. Magistralis which is made and prepared of many choice Animals and Vegetables; yea and some of the Mineral Kingdom also; and is very profitable, and advantageous in the gentle and safe purging of the body of all obnoxtious humours, residing in the first Region, or more Remote; and the truth is, my care herein hath not been small, aiming to make it, as indeed I have done (universal in its Classes) and therefore frees from, not only Choler, but Phlegm and Melancholy also; or from any Morbific matter, that is or may be the cause of many Diseases; which I have had large experience of, upon my own body Spring and Fall, in order to the preservation of my health and welfare in that respect, for which I desire to bless God. Also Tinctura Vita, or the Tincture of Life, which abundantly helpeth lost Appetite, degenerated Digestion, difficult Breathing, impurities of the Blood, conducing much to it's free circulation, inward Heats, & Inflammation of what Part soever: and all evil I infermities in either of the parts of Digestion: having also a peculiar property to resist the increase of the Scurvy, & many times alone cures the same. Also, several particular and special Medicines proper only for those Diseases incident to the Female Sex, of which mention is made by me, in my late Book (Mulierum Amicus) or, The Woman's Friend. which have been largely experienced to the comfort of many in great difficult Times, of Distress, Trouble, and Danger; some of which I have always ready by me, and the other to be prepared in due time. Also, Aqua Opthalmi, which gives speedy ease, and redress, in all Defluctions, Inflammations, or other Infirmities of the Eyes, and preserves and quickens the Sight, being used as shall be directed. Also, Oil Aurat, which with the help of some other Medicine, and some particular External Operation, Cureth most sorts of Deafness, though for some years standing, as many are able to justify in this County, and else where. Also, Pilulae Ruptura, which I have often Experienced by the help of Trusses, perfectly to Help, and Cure most Ruptures, or Burstness, in Young, or Old. These and every of these Medicines, as also many others, both galenical, and Chemical, are to be had of me at Reasonable Rates; considering the Worth and Excellency, which doubtless, are answerable to the Curing of all (Curable) Diseases, residing or springing from either the Head, Stomach, Heart, Lungs, Liver, Gall, Spleen, Kidneys, Blader, Back, Womb, Bowels, or Limbs. Having thus published these Things my Request is, that none censure either me, or them, without Trial, being done out of a principle of Good, and with a good Conscience. And as our Evidence thereof, you may please to understand, that being already engaged to Maidstone, once a Week, my Resolutions are to be there every Thursday, being Market Day. At Mr. Thatchers House in Puddin Lane, where any that are desirous may speak with me, and receive any of these things, or other Advice in any case belonging to Physic, as they may stand in need, and we see cause. From Ten a Clock to ●hree in the Winter, and from Eight a Clock to Six in the Summer. As also every day besides at my own Habitation, near the Sign of the Elephant and Castle in Eastgate Street, in the City of Rochester.  
I have no more to offer at this time, but B●g a kindly acceptation hereof, and to assure you that my Prayers shall attend my Administrations, that they be Effectual and Advantageous to all that use them; that so they may be Redressed and Comforted, and that God may be blessed and Glorified for: Omnia Nostra in manu Dei posita.  
FINIS.