The Devil is an Ass

by Ben Jonson

VVittipol. Manly. Miſtreſſe Fitz-dottrel.

Ingine.   To them } Gvilt-head.
Sledge. to them } Shackles.

The Iuſtice comes out wondring, and the reſt informing him.

This was the notableſt Conſpiracy, That ere I heard of.

Mer. Sir, They had giu’n him potions, That did enamour him on the counterfeit Lady—

Eve. Iuſt to the time o’ deliuery o’ the deed—

Mer. And then the witchcraft ’gan’t’ appeare, for ſtreight 5 He fell into his fit.

Eve. Of rage at firſt, Sir, Which ſince, has ſo increaſed.

Tay. Good S^r. Poule, ſee him, And puniſh the impoſtors.

Pov. Therefore I come, Madame.