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find her if you can; 'Twas my misfortune doubled to light here. _Capt._ It might have prov'd so: Search the House. [Exit Watch. I'le tell your Lordship what I know of her. Walking my Round one Night, who should I meet, But (as I thought) two Devils, by their shapes; An Old one, and a Young one, so they seem'd: At first the sight amaz'd me, but at last My Reason telling me, if they were Spirits, The mischief they intended they might do, Though I should run away: I bid my Guard Stand, whilst my self advanc'd near these shapes, Which as I did, the little Devil fled, th' other seem'd To turn it's Eyes to fire, and glare upon me; I still advanc'd, Arm'd with my former thoughts, And as I nearer came, the fire grew duller, Yet still it stood, for truly it could not run, Proving, when I laid hold on't, this Old Woman, Cas'd in a Leopard's skin; the fiery Eyes Prov'd but two Lobster-shells: So she confessing, That for a Living she did use these Cheats, Helping poor People to their stolen Goods, In Devils shapes to countenance the Trade. And that the other was a little Boy, Train'd up as her Familiar, whom she producing, I only threaten'd them, and let them go. _Anto._ A subtle Cheat it was, and very likely, And you deserv'd Reward that did detect it. _Jasp._ A Halter it should be, were I to give it. [Aside. _Enter the Watch with one of the Devils Remarkable Habits, and a Viol._ _1. Watch._ We've search'd sufficiently, but all we find Is a poor Devils skin, and a base Viol. _Capt._ I, this is like the other, I'm glad 'twas found, 'Twill prove the story true I told your Lordship. _Anto._ It does, to my amazement. _Capt._ I'm glad it was my hap to meet you here, Your Lordship might have got some mischief else. _Anto._ I might indeed, and I'm beholding to you: And, Captain, take my word, I'le speak your worth To the Vice-Roy, who is my Kinsman, And will take care for to advance your merit. _Capt._ In that you'l bind my Service: Yet, my Lord, Shall I not wait your Lordship to your House? _Anto._ No, 'twill be wonder'd at, besides, I've Horses here. _Capt._ Then Health and a good Night attend your Lordship. _Anto._ I thank you. Captain; here, Watch, there's some- Thing for you. _1. Watch._ Bless your Noble Lordship. [Ex. Capt. and Watch. _Anto._ _Jasper_! Did you hear this? _Jasp._ Ay, my good Lord, and wonder at it too; But I do still believe she is a Witch, and only
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