Si erunt profluentes et aperti, antequam duci incipiantur, aspiciantur animoque advertantur, qua membratura sint qui circa eos fontes habitant homines; et si erunt corporibus valentibus, coloribus nitidis, cruribus non vitiosis, non lippis oculis, erunt probatissimi.
When they are abundant and in the open, we are to observe and consider, before we begin to lay the water on, what is the physique of those who live in the neighbourhood. If they are strong, of clear complexion, free from distortion and from inflamed eyes, the water will pass.
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