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 house: This gentleman had long sought this lady in marriage, but could not attain his desire; and having placed his affections so much upon her, he was ready to pine away, and had certainly died of grief, had he not made his address to the Doctor, to whom he opened the whole matter. No sooner had the gentleman told his case to the doctor, but he told him he needed not fear, for his desire should be fulfilled, and he should have her that he had so much desired, and that this gentlewoman should have none but him, which was accordingly done; for Faustus so changed the mind of the damsel, by his damnable practice, that she could think of nothing else but him, whom before she hated; and Faustus' desire was thus: He gave him an inchanted ring, which he ordered him to put into the lady's hand, or to slip it on her finger, which he did; and no sooner had she the ring, but her heart burnt with love to him; she instead of frowns, could do nothing but smile on 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.

Austus walking in the market-place, saw seven women sitting all in a row, selling eggs and 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