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 him, he shall appear invisible to all men, and that he should appear in what shape he pleased. To which the spirit answered, that all his desires should be granted if he would sign those articles, he would have whatever he would wish or ask for; whereupon Dr. Faustus withdrew and prick'd his wrist, receiving the blood in a small saucer, which cooled so fast, as if it forewarned him of the hellish act he was going to commit; nevertheless he put it over embers to warm it, and writ as followeth:

John Faustus, approved doctor of divinity, with my own hand do acknowledge and testify myself to become a servant to Lucifer, Prince of Septentrional and Oriental, and to him I freely and voluntarily give both body and soul; in consideration for the space of twenty-four years, if I be served in all things I shall require, or which is reasonable by him to be allowed; at the expiration of which from the date ensuing I give to him all power to do with me at his pleasure; to rule, to fetch and carry me where he pleases body and soul. And to the better strengthen the the validity of this covenant and firm agreement between us. I have writ it with my own blood, and subscribed my name to it, calling all the powers and infernal