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up a piece of the soap from the pan, and if it turn whitish thereon, and falls from it in short pieces upon the delft, it is then concluded too much leys have been put in; to rectify which, a little more oil must be added. On the contrary, if the soap wants leys, it will fall from the knife in long, ropy-like pieces; in consequence whereof, add some more ley. When, however, it happens to be brought to perfection, neither wanting more leys nor oil, but just in a right state: it will then be observed, that when taken upon the knife, to stand the proper colour, not ropy, nor too white, but transparent. The fire may now be drawn, the soap being properly finished, and ought immediately to be cast into the barrels, firkins, &c.
Remember always, that after the second time the fire is lighted, to keep the soap
