VI, 17. Charm to prevent miscarriage.

1. As this great-earth conceives the germs of the beings, thus shalt thy embryo be-beld fast, to produce a child after pregnancy!

2. As this great earth holds these trees, thus shall thy embryo be held fast, to produce a child after pregnancy!

3. As this great earth holds the mountains and the peaks, thus shall thy embryo be held fast, to produce a child after pregnancy!

4. As this great earth holds the animals scattered far, thus shall thy embryo be held fast, to produce a child after pregnancy!