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Adversus naturam pec-
cantes.[1]

Those sinning against nature.

XLVIII.

Turpe quidem factu. sed & est res improba dictu, [2]
Excipiat si quis choenice ventris onus.
Mensuram legisque modum hoc excedere sanctae est,
Quale sit incesto pollui adulterio.[3]

It is certainly foul as a deed but also a wicked thing to speak of, if someone were to empty the burden of his bowels into a bushel-box. This means exceeding the measure and limit of divine law as it would be defiled by impure adultery.

Notes:

1.  With thanks to the commentary supplied on the Memorial website.

2.  In the 1621 version, factu and dictu are swapped round.

3.  This emblem is omitted in most editions.

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    Contre les bougres.

    Au faict villain, & au dire est estrange
    Lascher son ventre au vaisceau ou l’on mange.
    C’est exceder de saincte loy mesure,
    Comme estre infect par inceste Luxure.[1]

    Detestation de l’abominable peché contre Nature,
    par comparaison semblable d’ung tresvillain faict.

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    1.  This controversial emblem (Daly 80) first appeared in the 1546 Latin edition. For a commentary see www.mun.ca/alciato/c080.html.

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