ridiculous experiments to confirm his belief, and at last extract him to the very lees of his Estate. I shall not deludingly pretend to any thing, but what I will perform, which your own eyes shall attest. Hereupon he shew’d me various pieces, both Gold and Silver, which are the effects (said he) of my own labour and pains, imployed in an Art I have found out by the curious search and industry of my brain, with which I can convert Copper into that Metal which current money is composed of, either of which, according to the Tincture I shall give it. And to be plainer with you, out of that great love I have born ever since I first saw you, and that my actions shall make it apparent, see here this piece, according to the term of Art given, it is called a _black Dog_, with _Queen Elizabeths Head_ thereon, which is only Pewter double washed. This here is a _George plateroon_, being all Copper within, and only a thin Plate about it. Another called _Compositum_, which is a mixt Metal, and will both touch and cut, but will not endure the fiery test. He gave me the sight likewise of Pieces of _Eight_, _half pieces_ and _quarter pieces_. Then again (said he) our own Coyn we usually call _English_ Cloth, the other _Spanish_; the prices whereof are several, according to their goodness and fineness: The best you may have for 15 _sh._ the yard, _i. e._ five shillings in the pound profit; the worser for eight, ten, or more. Now to the intent that I may compleat your happiness here, if enjoyment of Wealth will do it, I would advise you to take some of every sort, and so mingle it with the rest of your good cash, proportionably to the sum. Let me add one thing more, if any large money comes to your hand, lay it aside for me, which after I have corrected a little, (for _broad brim’d Hats are not now in fashion_) I will return it, allowing you 18 pence per pound interest.