The directions for another form of the ceremony just described (“casting out the mischief”), are as follows:—
Whenever a person is suffering from the influence of a waxen image (such as is described elsewhere),[137] you must rub him (or her) all over with limes in order to “cast out the mischief.” These limes must be of seven different kinds, and you will require three of each kind. When you have got them, fumigate them with incense and repeat the appropriate charm, which is practically an appeal addressed to the spirit of the limes to assist in extracting the poisonous principle from the body of the sick man:—
“Peace be with you, O Lelang,
We have been brothers from the former time until now,
I am fain to order you to assist me in extracting everything that is poisonous
From the body and limbs of So-and-So.
Break not your solemn promise,
Break not your plighted faith,
And use not deceit or wiles,” etc.
Of course the luckless spirit is told that if he does not do exactly as he is bidden he must expect the curse to follow.