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the studying of that which his inclination was most for, viz. necromancy and conjuration, and in a little time few or none could outstrip him in the art: he also studied divinity, of which he was made doctor; but within a short time fell into such deep fancies and cogitations that he resolved to throw the scriptures from him, and betake himself wholly to the studying of necromancy and conjuration, charms and soothsaying, witchcraft, and the like.
CHAP. II.
How Dr Faustus conjured up the Devil, making him appear at his house.
Faustus, whose mind was to study conjuration, which he followed night and day, he took the wings of an eagle and endeavoured to fly over the world, to see and know all the secrets of heaven and earth. In a short time he attained power to command the devil to appear before him when he pleased. One day as Dr Faustus was walking in
