The Spermatick
Vessels which perform'd the Office of those we call Umbilical, were
overgrown much beyond their Natural size. The Circumstances that
occasion'd this Generation, confirms the Effect that follow'd. In_ June
_last, the Gentleman us'd a great deal of Liberty with a certain Lady,
without coming to actual Enjoyment; upon which he was seiz'd with a
cutting pain in the right Testicle, which after two Hours became
insensible. In process of time a Tumour rose by degrees, which was
joined to the Testicle, and was as big as a_ Turkey'_Egg. The 8th of_
December _last, this Gentleman came hither incognito; but put off the
Operation 'till this time, by reason of the cold Season. In the mean
time the Swelling increas'd so much, that the_ Scrotum _being uncapable
of a greater Extension; it reach'd all over the Groin, and I had a great
deal of trouble in tying the Spermatick Vessels at Rings of the Abdomen.
This is an Experiment that shews, that the whole Substance of Man is
contain'd in the Male Seed; and that Women furnish only the Vessel, and
the Substance of Growth and Nourishment. I have preserv'd this
Production to justify the Truth of my Assertion._
Donat.
Sisteron, _May_ the 3d.
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