sterling in reckoning of Silver-coin, and every part of a pound,

as marks, shillings, etc. in Silver coins did in the 18th year of

Edward the third, contain in intrinsical value, (id est) in pure

Silver, thrice as much, wanting about 1/6th part as the same

pound sterling, in reckoning of Silver coins, marks, shillings,

There is yet another Proportion of Gold and Silver to be

inquired into as necessary to be known; and peradventure more

necessary than either of these: And that is to enquire what