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 for none could handle it but himself, it was so hot. This pastime did so please Faustus, that he gave Mephostophiles the will that he made, and kept a copy of it in his own hands, the spirit and Faustus being agreed, they dwelt together, and the devil was in their house-keeping; for their was never any thing given away to the poor, which before Faustus made this contract was frequently done; but the case is now altered.

Austus having sold his soul to the devil it was reported among his neighbours, so that none would keep him company but his spirit; which was very frequent with him, and did whatsoever was commanded him, playing merry tricks for to please doctor Faustus. Not far from Faustus' house lived the duke of Bavaria, the duke of Saxony, and the bishop of Salisburgh, whose houses and cellars Mephostophiles used to visit, and to bring the best of every thing they had: One day the duke of Bavaria had invited most of the country-gentlemen to dinner, for whose entertainment there was abundance of provision got ready: the gentry being come, and ready to sit down to dinner, in an instant Mephostophiles came and took away all with him, leaving them full of admiration. If any time Faustus had a mind for wild fowls the spirit would call whole flocks in at the window; Also the spirit did teach Faustus to do the like, so that no lock nor key could keep them out, the devil also taught Faustus to fly into the air, and to act many things which are incredible, and too large for this small book to contain.