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two Treatises, concerning the nature of the Elements & the quintessence of things. All those who presume to know the good Authors in this science, hold this great personage in high regard, as being very enlightened in the secrets of nature, & altogether singular in his writings. Toward the end we have added the Ancient Duel of the Knights, or Chemical Dialogue of the Stone, Gold, & Mercury. A small treatise indeed, but as curious as any that has yet appeared. Take then in good part what I present to you, & receive this collection favorably, so as to give me the courage to communicate other books to you on the same subject. Farewell.