When the water hath taken out the vertue of the herbs and roots, let it settle, and the next day pour off the clear, and in every three Gallons of it boil one of honey, Scumming it well, and putting in a little cold water now and then to make the scum rise, as also some whites of Eggs.
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Boil all these together, till the scum be boiled in, not Scumming it.
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The next day boil it gently, Scumming it all the while till no more scum riseth; and if you will clarifie the Liquor with a few beaten whites of Eggs, it will be the clearer.
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