As are in proper season, and, in short,
Omits no knowledge that may justly lead
To the perfection of his art. 'Tis true,
Archestratus has written on the subject,
And is allow'd by many to have left
Most choice receipts, and rare inventions
Useful and pleasing; yet in many things
He was profoundly ignorant, and speaks
Upon report, without substantial proof
Or knowledge of his own. We must not trust,