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Our gold, which we require for our work, is twofold: namely the mature, fixed, yellow Laton, whose heart or center is pure fire. For this reason it defends its body in the fire, wherein it receives purification, so that no part of it yields to the fire's tyranny. In our work this gold plays the part of the male; therefore it is joined to our cruder white gold, the female seed, into which it emits its own sperm. Finally, both unite in an unbreakable bond, and thus our Hermaphrodite is created, possessing the power of both sexes. Physical gold is dead until it is joined with its bride; through her the coagulating sulfur that is on the outside of the gold is turned inward. In this way, what is high is hidden and what is deep is made manifest. It is evident, then, that the entire secret lies in Mercury, of whom the Philosopher says: "In Mercury is whatever the wise seek." Regarding this, Geber says: "Praised be the Most High, who created our Mercury and gave it a nature that overcomes all things." For certainly, unless this were present, Alchemists might boast as they please, but the Alchemical work would be in vain. It is clear, therefore, that this is not the common mercury.