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Witch, Warlock, and Magician: Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland

Chapter 28

M. B. It is certain that spirits cannot be hurt but with

spiritual weapons: therefore your spit cannot fray nor hurt
the devil. And how can it hurt the witch? You did not think
she was in your cream, did you?

GOODWIFE R. Some think she is there, and therefore when they
thrust in the spit they say: 'If thou beest here, have at
thine eye.'