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she before hated; and Faustus's desire was this: he gave him an enchanted ring, which he ordered him to put in to the lady's hand, or to slip it on her finger, which he did; and no sooner had she the ring but her heart burned with love to him; she instead of frowning could do nothing but smile upon him and not be at rest till she asked him if he thought he could love her, and make her his wife? he gladly answered, with all his heart. So they were married the next day, and all by the help of Dr Faustus.


CHAP. XI.
How Dr Faustus made seven women dance naked in the market place.

Faustus walking in the market, saw seven women sitting all in a row selling eggs, butter, &c. Of every one he bought something and departed. No sooner was he gone, but all the eggs and butter, were gone out of their baskets, and they knew not how; at last they were told, that Dr Faustus had conjured their goods away; they thereupon ran speedily to the Doctor's, and demanded satisfaction for their ware; he resolving to make himself and the town's people merry by his conjuring art, made them return to their baskets naked