In March 2026, I received an interesting message from a man in Dunkirk. He basically agrees with my interpretation but his research leads to a better interpretation of the first section and a reinforcement of the idea that all the sections of the cryptogram have a common theme: they are all magical or folk recipes. This consistency further hints that this site has the most plausible interpretation of the cryptogram. I have modified some pages of this website following (especially the page on the first paragraph) after receiving this email, and I thank the person who sent it to me. With the permission of the gentleman who wrote to me, I share here a translated copy of his message:
Hello. I stumbled upon your website, specifically the translation you did there. It's a remarkable and insightful piece of work!
My theory is that the document discusses recipes, or rather remedies: a treasure trove of knowledge, not a monetary treasure... (Unfortunately).
Here's what I get from the text:
APRENEZ UNE PAIRE DE PIJON TIRES LES 2 CŒURS LES FAITE SECHER AU FE NU
POR TRAITE UN CHIEN TURQ PRENEZ UNE CULLIERE DE MIELL ET SOUFRE VOUS EN FAITES UNE ONGAT METTEZ SUR LE PATAIE DE LA BERTE SI VOUS N’VOULE PLUS 2 POUVEZ LES CHAUFFER LE CHEMIN IL FAUT QUE CA SOIT AMOITIE COUUE
POUR EMPECHER UNE FEMME DE RENFLE VOUS NAVE QUA FOUETTRES D’ORAUNGES ET DOLIVES GRACIES POR EPANDRE QUE LUILE SUR LOREILE
POUR FAIRE PISER UN CHIEN TURQU FLENKED DE LA MERDE BIEN SECHE DESUR
PUOU TRENQUILNISEI VITEU UNE FEMM QUI VEUT SE FAIRE IVRE METTE DU TE SUCRE DANS DU VIN
POUR NDORMIR UN HOMMR ET SA FEMM/ IL FAUT PRENDRE UD LUVIN DAFRIQUE TRES FORT ET RUDE
1. Remedy with pigeons
Dry the hearts of two pigeons over a fire after removing them. This is a magical/medicinal preparation typical of grimoires. (A grimoire, also known as a book of spells, magic book, or a spellbook, is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets; how to perform magical spells, charms, and divination; and how to summon or invoke supernatural entities.)
2. Ointment to treat a dog
Prepare an ointment with honey and sulfur, then apply it to the animal's paw. The mixture can be gently warmed by the fire.
3. Remedy against snoring
To prevent a woman from "bloating," use crushed oranges and olives, and spread the resulting oil on her ear.
4. To make a dog urinate
Use well-dried excrement (yes, this is typical of old recipes) and apply it in a certain way to the Turkish dog.
5. To calm or intoxicate a woman
To calm or intoxicate her quickly: put sweet tea in wine.
6. To put a man (and his wife) to sleep:
Use “African wine,” a very strong and harsh wine used as a sedative.
I have learned a lot from you.
I note that this person has split what I called paragraph 5 into two paragraphs, but I have decided not to do that in my site.