I know the origin from which you spring,

From the Flashing of Lightning’s spurs;

I know the origin from which you spring,

From the Brightening of Daybreak.

Ho, Spectre of the Earth, Brains of the Earth, Demon of the Earth,

Retire ye hence to the depths of the Ocean,

To the peace of the primeval forest.

Betwixt you and me

Division was made by Adam.”

Another rule of importance in house-building is that which regulates the length of the threshold, as to which the instructions are as follows:—