BENAEMERENTI FECIT IN PA [C]ONMANDO BASSILA INNOCENTIA GEMELLI In Eternal Sleep.

Gemelli Carreri was informed by the governor of Manila that gold to the value of $200,000 was collected annually without the help of either fire or quicksilver, and that Paracale, in particular, was rich in gold.

(Gemelli Careri, p. 449.)

Gemelli Careri mentions it, and quotes thirteen different uses of it.

According to Gemelli Careri they prayed to some particular gods, derived from their forefathers, who are called by the Bisayans Davata (Divata), and by the Tagalogs Anito; one anito being for the sea and another for the house, to watch over the children.

[105] Gemelli Careri has already mentioned them.

The destinies of old put poverty upon him as a punishment; since when, poetry and beggary are Gemelli, twin-born brats, inseparable companions; "And to this day is every scholar poor; Gross gold from them runs headlong to the boor:" Mercury can help them to knowledge, but not to money.

Eros et anteros gemelli Veneris, amatio et redamatio.

The former, according to Carreri Gemelli, feed in particular upon a large species of oyster, and fearful of inserting their paws between the open valves, lest the oyster should close and crush them, they first place a tolerably large stone within the shell, and then drag out their victim with safety.