ConseqHemes of the Deluge. 1

Now if there be in Mists thus much Va-pour condensed upon Trees , doubtless alsole re is in proportion as much upon the Sur-jf c eof the Earth and the Grals: And con-equently, upon the Tops and Ridges of high/sountains, which are frequently coveredIth Clouds or Mists much more; so muchas must needs have a great interest in thePmduction and supply of Springs, even inoperate Countries.

. &ut that invisible Vapours, when the Skyls clear, do at any time condense so last up-the Trees, as to make them drop, I nc-. er observed in England or elsewhere, no notjO the Night season ; though I do not deny,

^Ut upon the Appennine and Southern side ofdie Alps, and elsewhere in the hotter partsct Europe in Summer Nights they may.however,considering the Penetrancy of such. apours, that in moist Weather they will^sinuate themselves deeply into the Pores ofJy Wood, so that Doors will then hard lyI!) 1 ^ and Chinks and Crannies in Boards and*°ors be closed up, I know not but thatmay likewise strike deep into the^■"ound, and together with Mists contributef° the feeding and maintenance of Springs,j ! 1 Winter-time, when the Sun exhales but^de ; it being an Observation of the Learn * mec ** Fromondus , Quod hyeme nee nivali , nec l Ar * ic

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