Jacques Gaffarel, Unheard-of Curiosities — Chapter Ⅶ… (1650)
“ The vertue of the Stars descends as well upon a Living Scorpion, as upon its Image. The forcible reasons brought by Galeottus, in defence of Talismans. The Objection, brought against Franciscus Rueus, answered. The Story of Virgils Talismanicall Fly, and Horseleech a true one ; against Naudæus. Gervais his booke not fabulous ; as is commonly believed. Of some Admirable, and curious Inventions of men, that seem more Incredible, then Talismans. ”
