Natural Magic (Magia Naturalis)

night/ That is seen therein.
In the second, one sees in writing all past and occurred speeches, words, and designs; where and by whom they were spoken, together with all that was deliberated and resolved in councils, with all the causes thereof; provided, however, that it has occurred previously, for one can see nothing of the future therein.
In the third, one sees all writings in letters, books, and everything that may be in the pen, however secret it may be; and in sum, there appears to the person toward whom these mirrors are directed everything that has occurred below the horizon which is past, be it near or far, by day or by night,