The Little Peasant

[ha]ve original: haben—this completes the word from the previous page taken in the nature of the mountain with no annoyance, but rather with great pleasure, and were satisfied with the investigation they had conducted. But since more will be said regarding this in the following writing original Latin: scripto, we shall leave it at that for now.

What I have achieved in these my commentaries original Latin: Commentariis: I leave it to be recognized by Your Grace’s sharp intellect, as well as by true philosophers original Latin: Philosophis—those who study the deep secrets of nature and alchemy: to whose judgment alone I wish to be subject as a disciple original Latin: discipulus and son of doctrine son of doctrine (Latin: filius doctrinæ) — a traditional term for a student or initiate who has mastered the foundational teachings of alchemy. And I will not delay anyone further with a long preface original: præfation: but rather desire much more to betake myself to this experienced peasant original: erfahrnen Bawren—in alchemical texts, the "peasant" often symbolizes practical, hands-on knowledge of nature that exceeds mere book-learning, to see if I might obtain his favor, hold conversation with him, and learn something good from him—