Chap-books of the eighteenth century . l manner of wickedness. I have been agreat conjuror, which art I obtained of the devil; selling myselfto him soul and body, for the term of twenty four years; whichtime expiring to night, is the cause of my sorrow; I have calledyou, my friends, to see my miserable end; and I pray let myfate be a warning to you all, not to attempt to search fartherinto the secrets of nature than is permitted to be known toman, lest your searches lead you to the Devil, to whom I mustthis night go, whether I will or no. About twelve oclock at night the house shook so terribl
Chap-books of the eighteenth century . l manner of wickedness. I have been agreat conjuror, which art I obtained of the devil; selling myselfto him soul and body, for the term of twenty four years; whichtime expiring to night, is the cause of my sorrow; I have calledyou, my friends, to see my miserable end; and I pray let myfate be a warning to you all, not to attempt to search fartherinto the secrets of nature than is permitted to be known toman, lest your searches lead you to the Devil, to whom I mustthis night go, whether I will or no. About twelve oclock at night the house shook so terriblythat they all feared it would have tumbled on their heads, andsuddenly the doors and windows were broke to pieces, and agreat hissing was heard as though the house had been full ofsnakes; Faustus in the mean time calling out for help but all invain. There was a vast roaring in the hall, as if all the Devilsin Hell had been there; and then they vanished, leaving thehall besprinkled with blood, which was most terrible to behold. THE HISTORY Of the Learned FRIAR BACON.
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