Modern Heathen.
The Tirinaxe's in Ceylon, were made by the King.
The General, or Tricon in China, is nominated by the King.
The Superiours and Guardians in the Monaste∣ries are nominated by the Provincial.
In Pegu, the Talipan is carried first about the Streets on Horse-back, with Pipes and Drums; then upon Men's Shoulders to his House. Rosse.
In Mexico, the Priests were all Anointed, and were their Hair long, for they never cut it. Idem. & Purchas ex Acosta.
The Monks of China are shaven.
Diabolical.
Dr. Dee tells us, That in this Method he Con∣secrated his Son Arthur, to the Office of Seeing and Skrying, from God, and by God's Assignment.
1. I brought the Child to the Holy Table, be∣ing in Order of the Furniture thereto belonging.
2. I set before him the Stone in the Frame, (my first Sanctified Stone.
3. And caused him, on his Knees, to say the Prayer which I made.
O Almighty Everlasting God, have pity on my Fa∣ther, John Dee, and on me Arthur Dee. Quicken, Instruct, &c. Vid. Dr. Dees's Actions with Spirits. A. 1587. Apr. 15.
4. And I also prayed to the Child's hearing, o∣ther Prayers to God for the purpose in hand.