_Charm for Ague._--Looking over some family papers lately, I found the
following charm to cure the ague in an old diary; the date on the paper
is 1751. In compliance with your motto I send it to you.
"_Charm to cure the Ague._
"When Jesus saw ye cross, whereon his body should be crucified,
his body shook, and ye Jewes asked him had he the Ague? he
answered and said, 'Whosoever keepeth this in mind or writing
shall not be troubled with Fever or Ague; so, Lord, help thy
servant trusting in thee. Then say the Lord's prayer.
"This is to be read before it is folded, then knotted, and not
opened after."