It
is in three parts or places.' He now seems to pause. Again he
speaks--'Many roots and trees do hinder the gathering of it; but if he
be wise, and understand these things, he may obtain his pleasure. One
part was laid by Sir James Stanley, the warden, an hundred years ago.
Another portion was hidden by an aged nun. The remainder was left by the
Romans, and may be found under the foundations of the castle in the
park. The time is short, and the treasure guarded; but he shall
overcome. Listen:--'_Nine with twice seven northerly, and_ ACER _shall
disappear. The mystical number added to the number enfolding itself;
this shall be added to its own towards the rising sun. Then turn
half-round, and note well thy right foot. What thou seest gather, and it
shall lead thee on to perfection_'"
"Ask him the amount or worth of the treasure," said Dee, whose cupidity
gloated over the bare thoughts of this vast hoard.
"He says, it is 'two thousand and a half, besides odd money.'"
"How? In gold or silver?"
"'More than three parts thereof are in gold.'"
"Most humbly and heartily do I thank thee, oh"----
Dee was opening out another form of thanksgiving, when the seer
interrupted his hypocritical and blasphemous addresses.
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