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Rh off his Boots, and gives them some other diversions afterward about the Fire and Utensils there, which causeth variety of sometimes pity and other whiles laughter.

I confess this odd and unusual case raised my curiosity to view the Boy well and to discourse with him; there is no disease in the Organ that can be observd; no Vertigo or distemper in the head to interrupt or any way intercept the Spirits in their motions, but to all appearance the fabrick of the Organ is very true and exactly well, and never disturbed with fluxes any way.

I did observe the Eye both by day and night, but could not find fault with any part; neither do I think the suspicion well grounded, that he sees better than others by day-light, because of the vigour and plenty of Rays, for then he might have the same benefit from good fires and candles to invigorate the Organ, and contract the Pupil (for so I suppose it is done, because the greater the Sun-shine is, the better those generally see that are short-sighted) but it seems rather to depend-on some of the Humours, tho I can't tell at present on which, having not had time since to consider of it. I tryed him with Spectacles for variety of light, but they did him no service by either lights.

Second Let. I have had a further account of that odd case I acquainted you with in my last. and also receiv'd a Resolution of those Questions you propounded, which I now send you: I have ranged the problems in the order they were sent me.

Qu. 1 Whether the person was so from a child, or any observable occasion? R. He was thus from the first time he was able to take notice of things, and it came without Distempers.

2. Whether any cloudiness at night falls gradually upon him like a Mist, or all at once when Sun sets? To which