On the Secrets of the Adepts

spirit. original: "mum," completing the word "animum" (spirit or mind) from the previous page. With good reason, then, I felt I ought to dedicate this little work little work: original Latin "opusculum," a modest term frequently used by authors to refer to their own books or treatises. of mine to You. I come to earnestly entreat that you receive it kindly, and for that reason, I ask that you continue to regard me with affection as your most devoted servant—which I am, and shall ever be.