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him; and in order thereunto, put him to the ⟨Latin⟩school, where he took his learning extraordinary well; afterwards he put him to the University to study Divinity; but Faustus could in no wise fancy that employment; wherefore he betook himself to the studying of that which his inclination was most for, viz. Necromancy and Conjuration, and in a little time, few or none could out-strip 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.
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CHAP. II.
How Dr Faustus conjur'd 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
