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<font> M. B. </font> Nay then I see you are awrie , if you denie these
things , and say they be but illusions . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.3)

They haue bene prooued , and prooued againe , euen by the manifold
confessions of the witches themselves . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.4)

I am out of all doubt in these , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.5)

and could in manie particulars lay open what hath fallen out .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.6)

I did dwell in a village within these five years , where there was a
man of good wealth , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.7)

and suddainlie within ten daies space , he had three kine $die
{TEXT:died} , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.8)

his gelding worth ten pounds fell lame , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.9)

he was himself taken with a gret pain in his back ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.10)

& a child of seue~ years old died . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.11)

He sent to the woman at <font> R. H. </font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.12)

and she said he was plagued by a witch , adding moreouer , that there
were three women witches in that towne , and one man witch : willing
him to look to whom he most suspected : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.13)

he suspected one old woman , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.14)

and caused her to be caried before a Iustice of the Peace and examined
: (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.15)

with much a doe at the last shee confessed all : Which was this in
effect : that she had three spirits : one like a cat , which she called
<font> Lightfoot </font> , another like a Toad , which she called
<font> Lunch </font> , the third like a Weasill , which she called
<font> Makeshift </font> . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.16)

This <font> Lightfoot </font> , she said , one mother <font> Barlie
</font> of <font> W. </font> solde her aboue fifteene yeares agoe , for
an ouen cake (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.17)

and told her the Cat would doe her good seruice , if she woulde ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.18)

she might send her of her errand : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.19)

this Cat was with her but a while , but the Weasill and the Toad came
and offered their seruice : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.20)

The Cat would kill kine , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.21)

the Weasil would kill horses , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.22)

the Toade would plague men in their bodies . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.23)

She sent them all three <paren> as she confessed </paren> against this
man : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.24)

She was committed to the prison , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.25)

and there shee died before the Assises . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.26)

I could tell you of manie such : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.27)

I had no minde to dwell in that place any longer .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.28)

<font> Dan. </font> You mistake me , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.29)

I do not meane that the things are not , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1R.30)

but my meaning is , that the deuill by such thinges both beguyle and
seduce ignorant men , and lead them into <P_C1V> errours and grieuous
sinnes : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.31)

And let us examine euerie parcell of that which you set down in your
speach , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.32)

and you shall see no lesse . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.33)

<font> M. B. </font> That is it which I would faine see :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.34)

You confesse they haue spirits , some one , some more , and in such
likenesses : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.35)

what errour be the people led into by that ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.36)

<font> Dan. </font> First , co~sider this that ther be multituds &
armies of deuils , as we see in the gospel , y=t= manie deuils wer
entred into one man , & Christ saying , <font> What is thy name ?
</font> answer is made , <font> Legion , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.37)

for we are manie . Mark 5 </font> . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.38)

Now , although the deuils be manie , yet they be all caried with such
hatred against God , with such desire to haue him dishonored and
blasphemed , and burne with such bloudy malice and crueltie against men
, that they bend their studie all together , one helping and furthering
another what they can in their worke : in so much that the Scripture
doth speake of them , as if they were but one deuill :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.39)

for S. Peter sayth , <font> Your aduersarie the deuill goeth about like
a roring lion seeking whom he may devour . 1 Pet. 5. </font>
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.40)

And in the Reuelation chapter 12. all the deuils make that great red
dragon : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.41)

And our Sauiour doth shewe how close they ioyne in one , when he saith
, <font> If Satan be deuided against Satan , or if Satan cast foorth
Satan , how shall his kingdom endure Matth. 12 </font> .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.42)

now then , whether the witch deale , as shee supposeth , with one
spirit , or with manie , it commeth all to one effect , thus farre ,
that one dealeth not alone , but with the helpe of others . So that he
or she that hath familiaritie with one deuill , it is as much as if it
wer with an hundreth . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.43)

Moreouer , the deuils be spirits , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.44)

they haue no bodily shape or likenesse (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.45)

but yet can make an apparance of a shape , as appeareth by the
inchanters before Pharao , when their rods were turned into serpents in
shew . <font> Exod. 7. </font>

And then one deuill can seem to be foure or fiue ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.47)

and foure or fiue can seeme to be one : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.48)

It is therefore but the craft of Satan , to make shewe of more or lesse
. (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C1V.49)

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<font> M. B. </font> Do you not thinke then , that where the more
deuils be , there is the greater power of Satan ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.51)

<font> Dan. </font> Yes , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.52)

but it can not be discerned be his appearing to the witch in shew of
more or lesse : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.53)

For one can seeme ten vnto her , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.54)

and ten can seeme one . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.55)

<font> M. B. </font> Well , I doe not mislike al this ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.56)

I pray you proceed forward . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.57)

<font> Dan. </font> Then further marke well howe the holi Scriptures
doe paint out the deuils to bee mightie terrible spirits , full of
power , rage , and crueltie , compared to a great red dragon , Reuel.
12 , to a greedie or hungrie lion , that roreth after the pray , <font>
1. Pet. 5. </font> And called by S. Paul Principalities , and Powers ,
the Rulers of the darknesse of this world : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.58)

now , when they take vpon them the shapes of such paltrie vermine , as
Cats , Mise , Toads , and Weasils , it is euen of subtiltie to couer
and hide his mightie tyrannie , and power which he exerciseth ouer the
heartes of the wicked . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.59)

It is most necessarie for vs all to know , what strong aduersaries we
haue to encounter withall , that we may fly vnto the Lord God , and
seek to bee armed with his power against them . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.60)

<font> M. B. </font> Well , what will you inferre vpon this ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.61)

I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} deny but that the scriptures doe paint out
the deuils to be mightie terrible spirits , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.62)

and so they may be , although they appeare but like Cats or weasils .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.63)

<font> Dan. </font> I doe not say they be not mightie and terrible
because they appeare in such shapes , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.64)

but I affirme , that their appearing so , is to couer and hide their
mightinesse and effectuall working , which they exercise in the darke
harts of men . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2R.65)

And marke well I pray you , the power of deuils is in the hearts of men
, as to harden the heart , to blinde the eies of the mind , and from
the lustes and concupiscences which are in them , to inflame them vnto
wrath , malice , enuy , and cruell murthers : to puffe them vp in pride
, arrogancy and vaine glory : to entice them vnto wantonnesse , <P_C2V>
and whordomes , and all vncleannesse . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.66)

And about these things they worke continually , and with such efficacy
, that without the power of the glorious passion and resurrection of
our Lord Iesus Christ , which we haue by faith , they $can $not
{TEXT:cannot} be withstood , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.67)

and they will seeme to be but meane fellowes , busied about making
drink that it shall not work in the fat , in keeping cheese from
running , and butter from comming , in killing hennes or hogges , or
making men lame . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.68)

<font> M. B. </font> May they not doe both the one and the other ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.69)

<font> Dan. </font> Yea , but this is my meaning , that while they be
occupied about the greatest things , as in stirring vp Tyrants and
wicked men to persecute , to reproch and blaspheme the Gospell , which
pulleth them downe , to set diuision and warres between kingdomes and
kings , hatred and discord between man and wife , and contention
betweene brethren : yea , to set all in a broyle and confusion : they
would seeme to be busied about trifles , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.70)

and about these they busie mens mindes , that they may not obserue and
take heed of them in those other . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.71)

<font> M. B. </font> I perceiue your meaning , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.72)

but yet I doe not conceiue whereunto you chiefly tend :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.73)

for do not they which looke vpon these harmes done by witches ,
confesse that the deuill doth all those things which you mention ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.74)

<font> Dan. </font> The ignorant sort , which are so terrified by
witches , do in ways after a sort , confesse so much as you say ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.75)

but when it commeth to the matter , they deny it in effect .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.76)

For mark this , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.77)

the deuils continualie compasse the soule of man about , to shoot it
full of their fierie dartes . <font> Ephes. 6. </font> euen to wound it
to death with all wicked sinnes . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.78)

<font> The deuill goeth about like a roring lion , seeking whome hee
may deuour . 1. Pet. 5. </font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C2V.79)

And they by this craft which they vse by means of the witches , make
the blind people imagin that they neuer come nigh them , but when the
witches are angrie and doe send them , and that they are easilie driuen
<P_C3R> away when they do come , as by burning some quick thing , as
henne , or hogge , or by beating and drawing bloud vpon the witch .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.80)

Such people as can thus driue him away , or by thrusting a spitte red
hot into their creame , are farre from knowing the spirituall battel ,
which we are to warre vnder the banner of Christ against the deuill ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.81)

much lesse doe they know how to put on <paren> as S. Paule willeth
</paren> the whole armour of God , to resist and ouercome him . <font>
Ephes. 6. </font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.82)

He may deale with their soules euen as he listeth , when they take him
not present but vpon such sending , and where such hurt doth follow in
their bodies or goods . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.83)

<font> M. B. </font> I doe not denie , but that the deuils seeke
chiefly for to destroy the soules of men . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.84)

But <paren> as I tak it </paren> you confesse , that they being sent by
the witches , doe also those bodilie harmes : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.85)

and as yet I see no reason why they may not seeke remedie against such
harmes , and driue him away by anie good meanes :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.86)

doth the worde of God forbid vs to vse meanes ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.87)

If I be sicke , shall I not take physicke ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.88)

If I be thirstie , shall I not drinke ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.89)

Indeed I am of your minde , though I did neuer marke so much before ,
that the deuill dealeth subtillie in this , that by dealing in such
small matters , he couereth himselfe in the greater , as though he came
not neere , nor did not medle but in such maner :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.90)

But here standeth the case , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.91)

I resist him in those greater , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.92)

may I not also vse those helpes which driue him away in the lesser :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.93)

I will if I can driue him away in all things . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.94)

<font> Dan. </font> How the deuils are sent by the witches , and how
they doe those bodily harmes , wee are not yet come vnto ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.95)

and there lie two of the chiefe subtilties of the deuill in them , by
which he deceiueth the multitude . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.96)

But by occasion we are fallen into the mention of remedie to driue them
away . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.97)

Because <paren> I say </paren> such as thus driue him away , know not
the spirituall battell , much lesse how to put on the whol armour of
God to ouercome the deuil : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3R.98)

Order doth require that we speak first of his sending , and then of
those bodilie <P_C3V> harmes which he doth , & afterward of these
meanes which are vsed to repell him . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.99)

Let vs therefore step one step backe againe , if you agree to the rest
which I haue spoken . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.100)

<font> M. B. </font> With a good will : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.101)

for so we shall omit no part . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.102)

But I thought we had fullie agreed in this , that the witches do send
their spirits , and doe manie harmes both-1 vnto men and beasts :
because we haue it confirmed by daylie experience :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.103)

and vnlesse you will denie that which is manifest , I doubt not but we
shall accorde in these . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.104)

<font> Dan. </font> I say the witches do send their spirits .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.105)

<font> M. B. </font> What shal we need then to stand vpon that point in
which we are agreed ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.106)

<font> Dan. </font> Yes ; (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.107)

though we agree that they send them , yet we may dissent in diuers
thinges about this sending . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.108)

As first , tell me , whether doe you thinke that the witch or the
Deuill is the seruaunt , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.109)

which of them commaundeth , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.110)

and which obeyeth ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.111)

<font> M. B. </font> How can I tell that ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.112)

It is thought hee becommeth her seruaunt , and where she is displeased
, and would be reuenged , she hyreth him for to doe it .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.113)

The witches the~selues haue confessed thus much :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.114)

and for my part , I think no man can disprooue it .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.115)

<font> Dan. </font> They that doe the will of God are the children and
seruants of God . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.116)

And they which fulfill the lustes of the deuill , and obey him , are
his children & his seruauntes , <font> Ioh. 8. vers. 44. Act. 13. vers.
</font> Are they not ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.117)

<font> M. B. </font> I graunt all this ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.118)

<font> Dan. </font> The deuilles are the rulers of the darknesse of
this world . <font> Ephes. 6. ver. 12. </font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.119)

<font> M. B. </font> The text is plaine . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.120)

<font> Dan. </font> The darknesse of this world , is not meant of the
darknesse of the night , which is but the shadow of the earth ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.121)

but it is the spiritual darknes , which consisteth in the ignoraunce of
God , in infidelitie , and in sinne . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.122)

<font> M. B. </font> I am of your mind in this also .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C3V.123)

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<font> Dan. </font> And doe you not thinke then that the deuill hath
his throne , his dominion and kingdom in the hearts of ignorant blind
infidels ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.125)

<font> M. B. </font> I must needs thinke he hath ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.126)

the word of God doth force me thereunto : seeing he is the Prince of
darknesse . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.127)

<font> Dan. </font> And is there anie greater infidelitie and darknesse
in anie , than in witches , coniurers , and such as haue familiaritie
with deuils ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.128)

<font> M. B. </font> I tak it they be the depest ouerwhelmed in
darknesse and infidelitie of all other . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.129)

<font> Dan. </font> Lay all these thinges together which you confesse ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.130)

and see whether it doth follow vpon the same , that the witch is the
vassall of the deuill , and not he her seruaunt ;
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.131)

he is Lord (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.132)

and commaundeth , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.133)

and she is his drudge (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.134)

and obeyeth . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.135)

<font> M. B. </font> Yea , although he be Lord , yet he is content to
serue her turne , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.136)

and the witches confesse , they call them forth and send them : and
that they hire them to hurt such in their bodies , and in their cattell
, as they bee displeased withall . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.137)

<font> Dan. </font> I am sorie you are so farre awrie ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.138)

it is pitie any man should be in such errour , especiallie a man that
hath learning , and should teach others knowledge .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.139)

<font> M. B. </font> Nay , I may returne this vpon you ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.140)

for if you will deny this , it is but a follie to reason any further :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.141)

I will neuer be driuen from that which I knowe :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.142)

There was one olde mother <font> W. </font> of great <font> T. </font>
which had a spirite like a {TEXT:a_a} Weasill : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.143)

she was offended highlie with one <font> H. M. </font>
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.144)

home she went , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.145)

and called forth her spirite , which lay in a pot of woll vnder her bed
, (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.146)

she willed him to goe plague the man : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.147)

he required what she would giue him , and he would kill <font> H. M.
</font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.148)

She said she would giue him a cocke , which shee did ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.149)

and he went , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.150)

and the man fell sicke with a great paine in his bellie ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.151)

languished (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.152)

and died : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4R.153)

the witch was arraigned , <P_C4V> condemned , and hanged ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.154)

and did confesse all this . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.155)

<font> Dan. </font> I told you before that I do not deny these things ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.156)

but you are deceiued about the doing : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.157)

you marke not the cunning sleights of the deuill :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.158)

Tel me , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.159)

is not this the truth which S. Peter speaketh , that <font> the deuill
goeth about like a roaring lion , seeking whom he may deuoure . 1. Pet.
5. </font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.160)

<font> M. B. </font> What then ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.161)

<font> Dan. </font> What then ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.162)

can you be so simple as to imagine that the deuill lieth in a pot of
wooll , soft and warme , and stirreth not , but when he is hired and
sent ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.163)

The deuils conspire together in their worke , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.164)

they bestirre them , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.165)

and neuer take rest night nor day : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.166)

they are neuer wearie , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.167)

they be not a colde , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.168)

they care not for lying soft : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.169)

These be fooleries by which hee deceiueth the witches , and bewitcheth
the mindes of many ignorant people : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.170)

And whereas you say he is hired , it is but deceit :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.171)

for , let me aske you two or three questions or more if need be .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.172)

<font> M. B. </font> What be your questions ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.173)

<font> Dan. </font> You say the witch commeth home angrie ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.174)

who hath kindled this wrath in her heart but the deuill ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.175)

Who inflameth her mind with malice , to be reuenged , and to doe
mischiefe but the deuill ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.176)

doth not he rule in her heart ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.177)

Tell me what you thinke of this ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.178)

<font> M. B. </font> I muste needes confesse hee stirreth her vp to
wrath and malice . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.179)

<font> Dan. </font> Then he lieth not at home in his pot of wool :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.180)

nor he is not hyred to this : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.181)

hitherto she is his drudge , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.182)

and obeyeth him , and not he her , being led by his suggestion .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.183)

Then tell me , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.184)

is not the deuill like a red fierie dragon , <font> Reuel. 12. </font>
burning in malice against God , and with all bloodie and cruell hatred
that may be against men ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.185)

And is he not farre readier vnto all mischiefe , than anie man or woman
? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.186)

<font> M. B. </font> The deuill is more fierce than any man or woman ;
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.187)

none can deny this . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,C4V.188)

<P_D1R>

<font> Dan. </font> If none can deny this , and he be the worker of the
wrath and malice in the heart of the witch ; then what needeth he to be
hyred ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.190)

he stirreth her vp , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.191)

and if he would , he could turn her mind from sending him ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.192)

and must he be hyred ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.193)

doth he care for a cock or a chicken ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.194)

Is he hungry (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.195)

or needeth he somewhat to eat ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.196)

<font> M. B. </font> Nay , but it is thought he taketh those thinges to
witnesse against the witch that she is his . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.197)

<font> Dan. </font> Let it bee , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.198)

there were somewhat in that which you speake , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.199)

yet he hath a farre deeper reach , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.200)

for the trueth is , hee woulde , and doeth perswade the blind people ,
that he medleth litle , but when he is euen hyred and sent , and that
then his medling is but in such matters : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.201)

And hereupon all is on a broyle against old women , which can any wayes
be suspected to be witches , as if they were the very plagues of the
world , and as if all would be well , and safe from such harmes , if
they were rooted out , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.202)

and thus they fall a rooting out without all care :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.203)

for it is thought that the witch which hath her spirits , is euen lyke
a man which hath curst dogges , which he may set vpon other mens
cattell , which yet in the nature of dogs , would neuer styre but when
they are bidden : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.204)

and so the harmes do come from the man which owneth those dogs .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.205)

They think that the country might be ryd of such spirits , if there
were none to hoister them , or to set them a worke .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.206)

They imagine that they and their cattell should then go safe .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.207)

Alas poore creatures , how they be deluded ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.208)

how litle do they vnderstand the high prouidence of almighty God which
is ouer all ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.209)

<font> M. B. </font> Doe you thinke then that witches ought not to be
rooted out ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.210)

or doe you thinke it were not much safety to the country from harmes ,
if it could be rid of them ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.211)

<font> Dan. </font> For the rooting out of witches , the Scripture is
plaine . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.212)

<font> Thou shalt not suffer a witch to liue </font> :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.213)

but we are not yet come to that poynt . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1R.214)

But whether they be to be rooted out that men may be safe from harmes ,
as the people <P_D1V> in fury and blindnesse imagine , that is next .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.215)

<font> M. B. </font> Men feele the smart and the harmes which they doe
, (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.216)

and it is no maruell , though {COM:sic} they be earnest to haue them
rooted out , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.217)

and a good riddance it were if the whole land could be set free from
them . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.218)

<font> Sam. </font> Trulie <font> M. B. </font> I am of your mind ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.219)

I wold they wer all hanged vp one against another :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.220)

we should not <paren> I hope </paren> stand in such fear of their
spirits . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.221)

But I interrupt you too . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.222)

<font> The wife . </font> They that would not haue them hanged or burnt
, I would they might euen witch them vnto hell .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.223)

If I had but one fagot in the world , I would carry it a myle vpon my
shoulders to burne a witch . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.224)

<font> Dan. </font> Well good woman , spare your fagot a while ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.225)

and ease your shoulders , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.226)

and let vs reason the matter a little further ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.227)

I pray you let me aske you this question , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.228)

doth the witch or the deuill the harme vnto men and cattell ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.229)

<font> M. B. </font> Why , the deuill doth it at their sending though I
confesse it must needs be as you said , that the deuil worketh al in
the mind of the witch , & moueth her to send him .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.230)

<font> Dan. </font> The deuill hath a kingdome ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.231)

but it is in darkenesse and corruption of sinne .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.232)

He hath no right nor power ouer Gods creatures , no not so much as to
kill one flye , or to take one eare of corne out of anie mans barne ,
vnlesse power be giuen him . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.233)

You know when Christ cast the deuils out of the man possessed , they
aske leaue for to goe into the heard of swine . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.234)

Then tell me , who giueth the deuill this power then , when the witch
sendeth him , to kill or to lame man or beast ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.235)

doth the witch giue it him ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.236)

Do you think he had power to doe harme , but no mind till she mooued
him ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.237)

Or doe you take it that her sending giueth him power , which he had not
? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.238)

<font> M. B. </font> It is a question indeed worth the asking :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.239)

For doubtlesse , the deuill hath not power vntill it be giuen him , to
touch any creature , to hurt , or to destroy the body , but onely to
tempt and to lead into sin : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D1V.240)

I am also sure that the <P_D2R> witch $can $not {TEXT:cannot} giue him
power , but onlie God aboue . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.241)

<font> Dan. </font> Lay these two together then , that the deuill only
hurtheth , and that none can giue him power , neither man nor woman ,
but only God , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.242)

and tell me whether the people be not wonderfully carried away in a
rage . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.243)

For , when as they should consider , that the deuill is the Lordes
executioner : And then finding that he hath any power giuen him to
molest , to hurt and vexe them in their bodies or goods , to know
certainly it commeth from the Lord , and then gather from thence
<paren> as the trueth is </paren> that the Lord is displeased with them
for their offences . And so seeke vnto him , humbly crauing pardon and
deliuerance from this enemy , seeking to be armed with the mighty power
of faith , to cast him foorth , and to resist him , as the Lord willeth
, <font> 1. Pet. 5 </font> (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.244)

Here is no such matter , no looking so high among the people , but
running deeper into errour , and into sinne , as if the witches did it
, and that it commeth from their anger and not from their own sinnes
and infidelity , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.245)

here is no repentance , no humbling themselues by fasting and prayer ,
but running for help vnto deuilles , vsing meanes which those deuils by
the cunning men & women appoint , searching and clawing , thirsting
often after guiltles blood as raging against those whome they imagine
to be witches , which many times are not , because they imagine , that
if there were no witches , ther should be no such plagues . As if they
had no foule sinnes nor vnbeleefe , or that there remayned not a iust
reuenging God to punish , or as if he had not the deuils still the
executioners of his wrath . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.246)

<font> M. B. </font> Truly your wordes doe make me affrayd :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.247)

for I am euen-2 guiltie of those thinges my selfe ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.248)

if they be so grieuous , as you set them out : and {COM:sic} by Gods
grace I wil consider better of the matter : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.249)

for I haue counselled manie to seek vnto those cunning folkes , and to
vse such helpe as they prescribe , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.250)

and you say , it is to seeke help at deuils . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.251)

To see that point we shal come anon : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2R.252)

now I wold be resolued <P_D2V> about somewhat in your last speach ; as
namely , doe you cleare the witches , because God , and not they ,
giueth the deuil power , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.253)

and doe you thinke that the deuils should kill men and their cattell ,
if they were not sent by witches ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.254)

Should the harmes still follow , if there were no witches ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.255)

<font> Dan. </font> That I say (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.256)

God alone , and not the witches , giueth power vnto the deuils to
plague and torment : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.257)

it is so euident as that I suppose a man shall hardlie meete with anie
man so grosse but will confesse it . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.258)

But this doeth not cleare the witches at all ; (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.259)

for their sinne is in dealing with deuils , and that they imagine that
their Spirits do those harmes , requested and hyred by them : when as
indeede the deuill , where he hath power giuen him to hurt , or where
he knoweth death or grieuous diseases will follow either-4 in man or
beast , setteth the witch in a rage , and moueth her to send him .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.260)

Concerning your other question , I say , we shall finde by the
Scriptures , that if there were no witches at all , yet men should be
plagued by the deuils in their bodies and goods .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.261)

For touching the godly , the Lord doth vse Satan to afflict them in
their bodies and in their goodes , for to trie their faith and patience
: as the example of holie Iob doeth testifie in ample manner .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.262)

It were vile follie and brutish to affirme , that witches did set on
the deuils to kill his children , and to plague his bodie .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.263)

And I hold it no smal follie , for anie man to think that the Lord
doeth not nowe scourge his children , at the least some of them , for
their good , by the deuill . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.264)

There is no doubt , but the deuil hauing power giuen him to afflict ,
vseth all the craft hee can , and will seek to be sent by the witch ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.265)

and so hee will make it knowne , because it may seeme to bee not from
God , but from the anger of a poore woman . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.266)

And now touching the wicked , which prouoke God by their wicked sinnes
and vnbeleefe , may we not read in the scriptures that an euill spirite
was sent of God vnto king Saul , which did haunte and vexe him ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.267)

Was this spirit sent by a witch ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D2V.268)

Or the deuils <P_D3R> in the Gospell , which entred into the hearde of
swine and drowned them ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.269)

Did the Lord giue them power , and send them , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.270)

and shall we be so sottish as to thinke , that hee sendeth not the
deuill now against vngodly men , to plague and to betray them ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.271)

As I said before , here is the deepe craft of Satan , that he will
couet to bee sent by witches , whereas indeed God hath sent him ,
seeing none can sende him but God . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.272)

Againe , we must consider that there bee naturall causes in the bodies
of men and beastes of grieuous tormentes and diseases , yea euen causes
of death . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.273)

Nowe , they $can $not {TEXT:cannot} be so secrete , but the deuill
knoweth them , and euen when they are like to take effect .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.274)

Then doth he plie it with the witch , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.275)

setteth her in a furie , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.276)

she sendeth him , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.277)

euen vpon this sending the man or the beast suddainlie and strangely
are tormented , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.278)

fall lame , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.279)

or die . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.280)

Then the witch is suspected , examined , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.281)

and confesseth that she killed such a man , or such a mans cattell , or
made them lame . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.282)

Here the people are set in a wonderfull maze and astonishment , as if
witches could plague men in their wrath by sending their spirits ,
because they confesse they did it , whe~ their spirits doe lie and had
no power , but the tormentes cam by naturall causes .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.283)

And to driue the people into a deeper madnes in this , & to mak them
beleeue , that strange and suddaine torments and languishing diseases
come by witches , he hath his other sort of witches , the cunning men
and women , which tell euen vpon his worde , which you know is to be
trusted , that they be bewitched , that they bee haunted with fayries ,
and that ther be thus many witches therabout , in euerie town some .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.284)

<font> M. B. </font> That is most true no doubt , which you speake ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.285)

I doe not for my part knowe how to gainsay any one point thereof .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3R.286)

Only I wonder at the craftinesse of the deuils in these things , that
where they haue power graunted vnto them to hurt , they will be sent by
the witches , as if they did it hired by them , and that you say where
harmes doe follow <P_D3V> men vpon naturall causes , that they can make
shew as though they did them . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.287)

But are you of this mind , that there should be as manie or all those
harmes done by deuilles , if there were no witches , as there be now ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.288)

Although I must needs confesse , that the witches can giue the deuil no
power , nor he can take none by their sending : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.289)

yet may it not bee that God giueth them power oftener because of those
witches dealing with them , than if there were no witches at all ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.290)

<font> Dan. </font> The craftinesse of deuils is such , as without the
light of Gods worde , the wisest men vnder heauen muste needes be
deceiued thereby . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.291)

We see there be some men so deep in subtilties and can carie matters so
close , that men can not discerne them : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.292)

how much more the deuilles , which are exceedingly subtill , & craftie
aboue the subtillest men ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.293)

the question which you aske is <paren> in my iudgment </paren> somwhat
hard : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.294)

But this is vndoubted , that if the Lord God do giue vnto the deuils
oftener power to hurt because of the witches , I meane because the
deuils doe deale by such instruments , it is in his heauie iudgment
against the wickednes of the people , which despise the true and
heauenlie light of his word . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.295)

As S. Paule <paren> prophecying of the comming of the great Antichrist
</paren> sheweth , that because men did not receiue the loue of the
trueth , God gaue the deuill power by Antichrist and his ministers , to
seduce by lying signes and wonders . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.296)

Indeed , I will not say that for the witch , the deuill hath power
giuen him , but for the wickednesse of the people , which deserue that
by witches the deuill shoulde haue power to seduce them further .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.297)

Here yet we muste take heede of the common errour which a multitude are
caried so hedlong withall , that they can by no means see , that God is
prouoked by their sinnes to giue the deuill such instruments to work
withall , but rage against the witch , euen as if she could do all .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D3V.298)

<font> M. B. </font> Surelie , I should bee a wretch to deny , that
<P_D4R> God giueth the Deuilles power to plague and to seduce because
of mens wickednes ; (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.299)

but yet I would know whether a godly faythfull man or woman may not bee
bewitched ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.300)

Wee see the deuill had power giuen him over Iob ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.301)

<font> Dan. </font> This example of Iob is not fit to prooue that a
godly man may be bewitched , seeing that the deuill is not sayde to
deale by witches against him , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.302)

but it doeth prooue , that not only the godlie , but euen the most
godly <paren> as holy Iob , who had none like him vpon earth </paren>
may for their triall be giuen into the handes of Satan to be afflicted
and tempted . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.303)

And as I said , where Satan hath power granted him of God , to strike
with bodily plagues any of the godly , for the triall of their fayth
and patience , he will couet , if he can bring it about , to bee sent
by some witch , and to haue it knowne that he was sent .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.304)

But the faithfull are to turne theyr eies from the witch , and to deale
with God , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.305)

for from him the matter commeth . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.306)

When they be tried ; the Lord in his good time will deliuer them
depending vpon him , to their great praise and glory , euen as valiant
souldiers . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.307)

It is therefore , of no great force , whether Satan come from the witch
against the godlie , or whether he haue no witch to deale by :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.308)

ouercome thou the deuill , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.309)

and thou ouercommest all . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.310)

Indeed among the more ignorant sort he preuayleth much , when he
toucheth those which imbrace the liuely word as sent from a witch .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.311)

For many nowe doe euen quake and tremble , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.312)

and their faith doth stagger . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.313)

Hath hee power <paren> thinke they </paren> ouer such as be cunning in
the scriptures , then what are they the better for their profession ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.314)

the witch is on their bones as well as vpon others .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.315)

By this it might seeme , and so they take it , that other helpes and
remedies are to be sought than by the scriptures .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.316)

And so they run (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.317)

and seeke help where they ought not . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.318)

<font> M. B. </font> Then I pray you , though I be already perswaded it
is naught to seeke to these cunning men for help against witches , yet
let vs conferre a little of that . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4R.319)

There <P_D4V> be diuers things which haue persuaded me to thinke
marueilous well of them , and euen as of such as God hath giuen
wisedome and skill vnto , euen for to doe much good .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.320)

For we see many receiue help by them , and are deliuered from the
plagues which come by deuils . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.321)

And first , I wold know how they can bee so earnest against witches ,
if they deale with the deuill , and so be indeed witches themselues ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.322)

how can they haue any mind in charity to doe good , to take pitie vpon
such as be in misery ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.323)

Or how will Satan driue forth Satan ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.324)

For they no doubt , driue deuilles out of some .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.325)

<font> Dan. </font> I would come to aunswere your questions touching
the seeking help at the hands of cunning men or women ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.326)

but tell me firste , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.327)

are you resolued touching the sending of the spirits , and touching the
harms that are done ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.328)

Me think you slip too suddainly from these points ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.329)

<font> M. B. </font> I $can $not {TEXT:cannot} tell whether I
vnderstand your meaning in euery thing , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.330)

but sure , I haue bene in error greatly I must needs confesse .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.331)

And if you please , we may stande somewhat longer in these questions .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,D4V.332)

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<P_E4V>

<font> Dan. </font> I doe verilie thinke that manie of the people are
so perswaded : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.335)

but what reason is there for it ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.336)

Doeth God by his Spirit tell where the thing is which is lost , or
stolen ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.337)

Is it an Angell from heauen , or the soule of some man that is dead ,
which appeareth in the Chrystall , or in the glasse , and sheweth the
image of the partie which hath stollen , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.338)

or is that a witch ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.339)

<font> M. B. </font> I had rather heare what you thinke touching these
things , than shew what I haue thought . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.340)

<font> Dan. </font> The deuils did make the heathen people beleeue that
they were goddes , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.341)

and so procured that they shoulde worship them with diuine worship .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.342)

Through their craftines they had many wayes to establish this :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.343)

they conueied themselues into images , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.344)

and out of them gaue answeres , when they wer demanded ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.345)

herein they vsed great craft , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.346)

for wheareas they could not tell what should fall out , they framed the
oracle in such sort as it was doubtfull , and might be taken both waies
: (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.347)

and so looke which part it fell out on , that seemed and was taken to
be the meaning of the gods . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.348)

If they did know how things would fal out indeed , as they did know
sundry things touchyng the kingdomes and monarchies of the world , by
the writings of the Prophetes , and diuers things by coniectures , as
the deuill could tell Saul should be slaine , because he saw God had
cast him off , and the hearts of the Israelites fainted , and the
Philistines were full of courage , those they would tell plainelie .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.349)

Also they did conuey themselues into the bodies of men and women , and
vtter thinges which seemed very diuine , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.350)

such <paren> as I am perswaded </paren> were the Prophetisses the
<font> Sibylles </font> among the heathen . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.351)

Such was the maide at Philippos , which is mentioned in the Actes of
the Apostles , which brought great gain to her maisters by deuining ,
out of whom Paule cast the deuill . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.352)

This maide could tell of things lost , of things stollen , and such
like , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,E4V.353)

and great resort there was vnto her , as men had neede , or desired to
<P_F1R> see the strangenesse of the matter . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.354)

<font> M. B. </font> Let me interrupt you a litle .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.355)

The deuill can not be in all places at once : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.356)

how could he then , remaining in the maide , tell what was done in
places farre off ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.357)

howe can the deuill tel where the thing lost or stolen is , which is
not only farre off , but hidden ? (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.358)

how can he shewe the image of the thiefe or witch ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.359)

Can he sit and behold all thinges a farre off , and in secrete ?
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.360)

<font> Dan. </font> We may not ascribe vnto Deuils that they can be in
all places at once , or sit in one place and beholde all things done a
farre off . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.361)

But they ioyne together in this speciall worke , to set vp their
kingdome , and to drawe the people after them , to seeke helpe at their
handes , and so to worship them . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.362)

Some of them be in one place , and some in another ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.363)

and from all places doe stir vp the faithlesse people to run for helpe
to those cunning men , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.364)

and then they make the relation , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.365)

for they goe thither also , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.366)

they know the thiefe whome they moued to the theft ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.367)

and can make resemblaunce of his face and apparell :
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.368)

they can tell where things be that are hid , hauing had a finger in the
matter . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.369)

And thus one spirite , as it doeth seeme , telleth things spoken and
done farre off , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.370)

but it is otherwise , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.371)

there be manie that doe it , which resort from all the places where the
things are done . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.372)

<font> M. B. </font> I am satisfied touching this point .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.373)

You were shewing howe the deuils did deale among the heathen out of the
Fools , and out of men and women . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.374)

<font> Dan. </font> Yea , and they haue subtillie wound themselues in
againe among Christians . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.375)

For vsing witches as their instruments , they make them beleeue that
they doe manie harmes sent by them , which they do not ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.376)

and whereas they haue power giuen them by God to afflict , they will
seeme to doe it at the wrath and displeasure of the witch ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.377)

she must send him , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.378)

the matter must one way or the other appeare , (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1R.379)

eyther he will seeme euen compelled by force of such as do adiure
<P_F1V> him , to confesse that such a woman or such a man sent him ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.380)

or els the witch must confesse so much . (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.381)

Then the people deuise how they may be safe against the witch ,
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.382)

there is running to the wisardes to learne what they should doe to
withstand the furie of the witch , that she send not to them , or if
she haue sent , how they may expell her spirit , and keep her from
sending him againe : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.383)

this is it which the deuill would haue : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.384)

for now he vttereth all his wares : (GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.385)

he teacheth by these cunning men and women , many horrible
abhominations , and foule abuses of the name of God , by which they are
made {COM:sic} beleeue , that they haue remedie against the deuils sent
by the witches , and that they are cured from their harmes .
(GIFFORD-E2-P1,F1V.386)