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The height of the entablature as compared with that of the column may be half, three-fourths, equal, or greater by ¼, ½, and ¾ (lines 10-12). These six heights of entablature should discreetly be employed (line 13). Another set of six heights is also prescribed : the height of the pillar being divided into 8 parts, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, may be given to that of the entablature.