Making and Knowing
A minimal edition of BnF Ms Fr 640 in English Translation

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Ears

When a defluxion occurs in the ear, be very careful not to put anything in it, and following the proverb, ears and eyes should only be touched with your elbow. However, to an affected ear, it is good to apply musky cotton, that is to say, cotton kept in musk, which comforts quite well.