[3051] Surely not the reed, as he has mentioned it above as one of the indications to be depended upon. In one MS. it appears to be omitted, and with justice, probably.
[3052] “Coria.”
[3053] “Sabulum.”
[3054] “Sabulum masculum.” Coarse, reddish sand, Dalechamps says.
[3055] “Arena.”
[3056] See B. xvii. c. 3.
[3057] An inconvenience neutralized in a considerable degree by Davy’s invention of the safety-lamp.
[3058] “Arenatum.” Properly a mortar, which consisted of one part lime and two parts sand.
[3059] “Riget.”
[3060] See B. iv. c. 11. At Bisley, in Surrey, there is a spring, Aubrey says, that is cold in summer and warm in winter.