186. [188.] 51. Among them are some who correspond to the dragon's head, some who correspond to its body, and some who correspond to its tail-those corresponding to the tail who are caught up in the conceit of their principles, because the tail is an extension of the spinal cord, and this in turn of the brain. There are some who correspond to its venom.* * The manuscript contains after this the following brief paragraph, struck through, it seems, to delete it: I have also seen black dragons, each with a long tail, who were people who affirm from the Word whatever they wish.