How to Make a Hand of Glory

[My Good Babushka]

Cut the hand from the man, freshly expired, on the gibbet. Pickle it in salt and urine of a man, woman, dog, stallion, and mare. Smoke it with herbs and hay for one month, then hang it on an oak tree for three nights. Lay it at a crossroads, then hang it on a church door for one night while you keep watch on the porch. If no fear drives you from the porch during the night, then the hand is truly won, it is yours.