Basil Valentine: Last Will & Testament (1671)

II.

The second part shall be a kind of recapitulation of the first part, and it shall also contain an account of the condition and occasion of mines, ores, stones, passages, and clefts, along with their associated fluids, powers, and operations, such as gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, lead, mercury, and the rest of the minerals.

III.

In the third part, it is declared in manifest and literal expressions, without any defect or obscurity, what the "Universal" of this whole world is. I explain how all philosophers before me, with me, and after me have made that most ancient "Great Stone" The Philosopher's Stone., whereby health and riches were obtained. I describe the possibility of how and of what it may be done, together with a perfect declaration of my XII Keys, with the names of our matter.

IV.

In the fourth part, I describe all the particulars of metals—what advantages one has over the other—from which may be had perfect health and the means to gain great riches. I include all the manuals, both general and particular, belonging thereunto. This fourth part I have titled the "Manuals of Basilius Valentinus," wherein it is shown how all fitting metals and minerals may be brought to their highest preparation.