The Little Golden Olympic Treasury (1608) - Page 17

publication will not displease you, but rather be acceptable,
I will shortly let something further follow upon this:
I have also likewise kindly requested and ex-
horted others, that if they should have similar writings concerning the Philosopher’s StoneOriginal Latin: de lapide Philosophico. The legendary substance capable of turning base metals into gold and granting eternal life.
in secret, they might also bring them into the public lightOriginal Latin: in publicam lucem; meaning to publish them for the benefit of all.
so that I too, as a lover of this

noble art, and a student of Hermetic PhilosophyOriginal Latin: Alumnus Hermeticae Philosophiae. An "Alumnus" refers to a "nursling" or devoted student of the tradition of Hermes Trismegistus, the mythical founder of alchemy.,

may obtain and draw some benefit therefrom, etc.

Fare-

well, etc. Original Latin: Vale; a standard closing for letters and prefaces.