or to swear concerning any matter in controversy, which is done before the Idols.
[How they know what God or Devil have made them sick.] But one of their great and frequent businesses with their Gods is for the Recovery of health.

And that God or Devil that hath made them sick, in his power only it is to restore them.

Therefore when they feel themselves sick or sore, first, they use means to know which God or Devil hath been the cause or author thereof.

Which to find they use these means.

With any little stick they make a bow, and on the firing thereof they hang a thing they have to cut Betel-nuts, somewhat like a pair of Sizzars; then holding the stick or Bow by both ends, they repeat the names of all both God and Devils: and when they come to him who hath afflicted them, then the Iron on the bow-string will swing.