The Tables of the several Actions (the three parts)

A TABLE Of the several Actions contained in this Book; with the most Considerable Matters, either of Fact and History; or Doctrine, in each of them.

• I. Page 1. THe first apparition of Madimi, in the shape of a Girle. Alb. Lasky, his Pedegree. This Al. L. (whereof more in the Preface,) being the first designed by the Spirits, as a fit Instrument, under pretence of godlinesse and reformation, to turn all things upsidedown in the World: But that plot failing, then the Emperour of Germany: after him Stephen King of Poland: after him, Prince Rosimberg, were thought upon, and applications (as will be found here,) made unto them to that end. What alterations, and destructions of men and kingdoms would have ensued (had God given way, as in Mahomets case, &c.) may be collected out of sundry passages of this Book.
• II p. 3. Anabaptistical exaggerations of the general wickednesse, and a Promise of a general Reformation by A. L. Of Isabel Lister tempted, and, hidden Treasures.
• III p. 5. Mystical numbers, and letters, for a Magical Lamin.
• IV ib. Ed. Kelley, his rage and fury, how reproved, and appeased. The Book, the Scroll, and the Powder.
• V p. 9. Great threatnings of future judgements in all places.
• VI p. 10. Divers Apparitions. Of good Angels, never appearing in the shape of women; Trithemius his assertion reproved. The Book. Divine inspiration. (See also p. 23. as thou shalt find me to move thee, and divers other places,) promised in the writing and ordering of it. ¶ This Book (had things succeeded) should have been instead of a Bible; as the Alcoran, (and much of the same subject,) is among the Mahometans. See p. 18, 20, 61. &c. A very effectual way to draw people, under colour of a New Law, new lights, and doctrines, (which Anabaptists have alwayes pretended unto) from Heaven.
• VII p. 14. Divers mystical Apparitions, and discourses. Charles Sled, possessed and dispossessed.
• VIII p. 18. The Contents, and worthinesse of the Book.
• IX ib. A sudden Sun-shine. The Book named. Some lines of it. Ed. Kelley's pangs, and agonies at some Visions, before Dr. Dee. Good Angels. how to be known from evil.
• X p. 20. Promises to A. L. confirmed by an oath. Ed. Kelley desirous and ready to raise a Devil by his Art, before A. L. but not permitted by Dr. Dee.
• XI p. 22. Apparitions before the Lord Lasky: The Devil Prayeth; and (Anabaptistically) bewaileth the wickednesse of the World. Of Angel-Guardians. Sudden death sentenced against the L. Laskies servant, for interrupting, though but casually, the Action.
• XII p. 23. The Book, and divers instructions about the writing of it.
• XIII p. 24. Apparitions in the air. Ed. Kelley scandalized and appeased. Prayers for him in Latine and English; composed by the Spirits.
• XIV p. 25. The Prayer: the use and excellency of it.
• XV ib. Apparitions and Prophesies, in the presence of the Lord Lasky.
• XVI. p. 26. The Book to be written (as it is not improbable the Alcoran was:) by Spirits. Some things uttered in Greek: (of which see in the Preface) Ed. Kelley preparing to be gone, stayed with the promise of 50 pound yearly.
• XVII p. 28. Divers informations and cautions given (by Spirits) to Dr. Dee, concerning secres enemies at Court, &c. Strange mysteries concerning Guardian Angels. Al. Lasky's Seal.
• XVIII p. 30. New pranks of Kellyes. Dr. Dee much perplexed. Dr. Dee himself heareth, &c. More of the L. Laskies Pedegree. The mystery of the Trinity, Faith, Hope, and Charity: Ed. Kelley [〈◊〉] (in shew) of many devils.
• XIX p. 33. Dr. Dee, and his Company, set out of Mortlack (in England, not far from London,) for Cracovia, in Polonia. Their danger, and deliverance at Queenbo. ough.
• XX ibid, [〈◊〉] Apparitions. Sermon-like stuff delivered by the Spirits (in Latine) who tell Dr. Dee that it was they that had preserved him in his late danger. ¶ Very likely indeed that they were the immediate cause, as of the danger, so preservation at that time, to have the more hold upon him for the time to come. For they tell him often of it, afterwards. ¶ A continuation of the journey.
• XXI p. 35. Apparitions in the presence of the L. Lasky. Most things here in Latine, for his sake. ¶ A continuation of the journey.
• XXII p. 36. Several Apparitions. Some evil spirits (he acknowledged) appear, and blaspheme.
• XXIII p. 39. Sermon-like stuff, of mortification, &c. Dockum, (in Germany) to be destroyed, men women, and children; or saved at Dr. Dees pleasure: as his Spirits make him believe. ¶ A continuation of the journey.
• XXIV p. 41. Stage-like carriage, and speeches, (such as is seen and heard in Pulpits sometimes,) of Spirits; at which Ed. Kelley is offended; how excused. Prophesies and threatnings of great woes.
• XXV p. 43. Dr. Dee's several questions of worldly concernments, eluded by Sermon-like stuff of Sanctification, &c. and some idle Apparitions.
• ¶ Anabaptistical Predictions of great Commotions, &c. and Christs Terrestial kingdom, p. 46. ¶ Continuation of the journey.
• XXVI p. 47. Dr. Dee (to his great grief and amazement) rebuked for his abode, and actions, in unsanctified places. ¶ The constant practice of his spirits, when they could not perform what they had promised, to make him believe it was for his or some of his companies offences, and provocations.
• XXVII p. 49. Glorious Promises made to Dr. Dee. His present estate in England not very good. He doubteth this present Apparition to be illusions of Devils; and is much troubled.
• XXVIII p. 51. Gods Greatnesse, Justice, &c. set out in a prophetical-like stile. His Spirit twofold.
• XXIX p. 52. Some spirits tell Dr. Dee, all former apparitions were but illusions of evil spirits, and he made a fool by them. ¶ And all this (while he supposeth these to be the temptations of the Devil,) to make him the more confident at other times, when the Devil appeared unto him in a better shape, and did most abuse him.
• XXX p. 54. A continuation of the same Project. Examples of dangerous iliusions.
• XXXI p. 55. A continuation here also. Counsel given to Doctor Dee to burn his blasphemous, (which he accounted most holy) Books. ¶ A continuation of the journey.
• XXXII p. 56 The same Project here also. The conclusion of this (personated) temptation, by the apparition of better (as is supposed) spirits.
• XXXIII p. 57. Sermon-like stuff of humility, perseverance, &c. Cabalistical doctrine of emanations, &c. Alb. Lasky excepted against, and some promises revoked.
• XXXIV p. 59. Some places of the Apocalyps, and of Esdras applyed to these Actions.
• XXXV p. 60. Esdras again. Strange Predictions (but Anabaptistical, and false) of the destruction of Kings and Kingdoms, within few years after. The New Book, to be instead of the Bible. (See before, the contents of the Sixth Action.) ¶ A continuation of their journey.
• XXXVI p. 62. Apparitions: good (so esteemed) and evil spirits contest. Ed. Kelley rebuked for his Magick. New Lights of doctrine promised. The holy Language, (not Hebrew,) and the vertue of it. Cabale of nature. Christ's Terrestial Kingdom: as before.
• XXXVII p. 65. Christ to be revealed. Doctor Dee's wife and maid threatned by Apparitions. His affairs in England. Sir Henry Sidney falsly reported dead, by spirits. Alb. Lasky conspired against. Cracovia promised to Doctor Dee a place of rest: (and again p. 70.)
• XXXVIII p. 69 Doctor Dee's questions, not answered.
• XXXIX ibid. The questions again. Mystical, and Cabalistical elusions. Some things obscurely answered.
• XL p. 71. Alb. Lasky in part rejected, as unworthy: yet, to be King of Moldavia. ¶ Their coming to Cracovia.
• XLI p. 73. These Visions and Actions magnified, as incomparable mercies and favours. The Trinity acknowledged. Cabalistical mysteries.
• XLII p. 76. Great mysteries promised. 49 Tables. 49 Calls, &c. Their virtue.
• XLIII p. 77. An illusion. A further progresse in the Cabale of Tables and Calls: with shew (in the spirits) of marvellous reverence.
• XLIV (p. 78.) The first Table. Mystical numbers and letters, &c.
• XLV p. 80. Ed. Kelley, a Magician, and for it, reproved. Further proceeding in the promised Cabale. Great opposition of wicked spirits (in shew) whilest this wonderful Cabale is delivered.
• XLVI p. 82. A Prayer, (in words zealous) used by the spirits, prescribed to Doctor Dee, &c. Proceedings in the Cabale. More opposition (in shew) of wicked spirits. Bodily reverences, and prayers, often used. The first Call ended. The use and vertue of it.
• XVII p. 88. More opposition (in shew) of wicked spirits.
• XLVIII p. 89 The Sabbath (or Sunday) to be kept.
• XLIX ib. More opposition: yet the work proceedeth.
• L p. 91. Nothing appeareth. Ed. Kelley (upon good grounds) very confident, that they were Devils all, that had appeared hitherto: and their pretended mysteries, very fopperies, &c.
• LI ib. Kelley, of that mind still, and resolved to brain Doctor Dee. Doctor Dee's great confidence (but upon little grounds: whereof see in the Preface:) of the contrary.
• LII ib. Kelley reproved. The mysterie of Numbers. The Creation: Fall of Adam. The language he spake, &c. ¶ Ed. Kelley reconciled.
• LIII p. 93. Somewhat heard by Doctor Dee also, to his wondering. Sermon-like stuff of Predestination, Election, &c. delivered by spirits. The Keyes: Their use and vertue. Move not, &c. (often repeated) explained. The worke goes on.
• LIV p. 199. The work goes on, but not without (as is conceived) opposition.
• LV p. 102. Mystical Apparitions: explained and applyed to Doctor Dee, &c. The holy Book to be written by God himself according to promise.
• LVI p. 104. A prayer: the work goes on.
• LVII p. 111. Mystical Apparitions explained. New instructions for future Actions. The Dayes, the dresse of the place.
• LVIII p. 115. A parable against Ed. Kelley, who contesteth with the spirits about the lawfulnesse of his Magick: yeildeth neverthelesse to bury in the ground his Magical Books, and Characters: which is accepted, so one of 27 be burned. An Apparition shewing (as it proved) the present estate of A. L.
• LIX p. 118. Kelley's obedience. The work goes on. The former ceremonies used.
• LIX.... Ed. Kelley at last very well satisfied, that all is from God: and very devout.
• LX p. 138. Gods power. He not tyed to time. The Incarnation of Christ acknowledged. Warnings to Al. L. and promises.
• LXI p. 139. Calls, Aires: What and how to be used. Divisions, and Governments of Angels. Divisions of the Earth. Al. Lasky, his case. Mapsama, or Dic nobis, under Gabriel. Jes s acknowledged. Good Instructions, Humility, &c. A good Prayer, ill applyed.
• LXII p. 146. An illuder. Obedience, Faith, without which, Gods promises not irrevocable. Examples in Scripture. The Cabale of Calls, &c. as before.
• LXIII p. 153. Ed. Kelley doubtful again. The parts of the Earth: revealed unto Ptolemy; by an Angel. Some Characters and Prophesies of divers places of the World. (Some mistaken, I believe,) Constantinople. The Turk. The Arke of Noe. The place of Paradise. Eli; Enoch, John: where reserved. A contradiction observed by Doctor Dee, not answered by the spirits. Rome.
• ¶ The spirits, (upon good grounds) suspected, and answered by Ed. Kelley, for illuders, and cozeners: who is opposed by Doctor Dee, with much confidence, and some appearance of reason. Some mistakes in the writing, from what cause.
• LXIV p. 159. Ed. Kelley very bold (and perverse, as censured by Doctor Dee,) with the spirits: (yet not without good ground of reason; all well considered.) The Book: the leaves, dimensions, and other particulars of it: Not to be written, but by Angels. Al. Lasky yet in favour.
• LXV p. 160. God all in all. The Devil in perpetual opposition. How dangerous (truly spoken, though by the Devil,) to deal with him. Infidelity punished. Anabaptistical Prophesies and Promises. Al. Lasky suspected.
• LXVI p. 162. Ed. K. reproved, and exborted to repent; earnestly, yea with tears, in shew. Devils and their businesse, both with good and bad. Some Cabalistical stuff, promised.
• ¶ p. 164. Ed. Kelley's Confession of heretical, damnable opinions by him held and believed. His repentance, abjuration of Magical arts and practices; conversion unto God; believed by Doctor Dee (upon great probabilities) to be hearty and sincere. His thanks to God for it.
• ¶ 165. More of Kelley's conversion. No Apparition, and why: divers conjectures of Dr. Dee.
• LXXVII p. 166. Apparitions to comfort and confirm Al. Lasky.
• LXVIII Visions and Apparitions to Ed. Kelley, first alone: then in the presence of Doctor Dee: The visitation: the mercies, of God: Great promises. Exposition (by spirits) of the Vision.
• ¶ Ed. Kelley tempted, and doubtful again.
• LXIX p. 171. A Vision to Ed. Kelley, and Al. Lasky: with promises out of the Psalms.
• LXX p. 171. Furniture of the Table: crosses, &c. The Table of the Earth: Governour, Angels, &c. The Book, (the title of it, Let those, &c.) and doctrine of Enoch, revealed unto him by speciall favour: counterfeited by D. and Magicians: their Characters. Mystical Tables, Figures, Words, &c. Linea spiritus Sancti (a horrible profanation; but such are most Cabalistical mysteries) mystical crosses, &c. Solomons knowledge, (if you will believe them) how far it extended.
• ¶ LXXI p. 178. The Cabale goes on. The wonderfull extent of it. Diseases how to be cured, or procured by it. Money coined, and uncoined, given by whom.
• ¶ LXXII p. 181. LXXIII p. 183. The secrets of States, (so Trithemius too: we have his Tables: but never was any man the wiser: whereof more in the Preface:) Medicine: Christ his earthly Kingdom. All things in these Tables. Ave suddenly gone: Madimi appeareth: Doctor Dee wanteth money, but can get none. A gingling (but false) Prophesie, concerning the Emperour to succeed Rodolph. (See also p. 243.)
• ¶ Ed. Kelley, his rage and reviling, much distiked by Dr. Dee; repented of by Kelley himself: taken notice of (his repeutance) by the spirits. An extraordinary extraordinary (so apprebesided by D. Dee) storm of Thunder and Rain.
• ¶ LXXIV ibid. More Cabalistical instructions (somewhat like Magick, as Kelley thought:) concerning the practice of it. Dreadful Prophesies, of sudden alterations in the World. Al. Lasky, in favour. The Book to be prepared, &c. Ed. Kelley a perfect Magician, by his own acknowledgement.
• ¶ LXXV p. 185. Patience and Humility, commended. A pretty similitude (if true: whereof see in the Preface:) of the Adders dealing with her young. Infidelity, how great a sin. Yet Ed. Kelley still incredulous, for all this, and very resolute.
• ¶ LXXVI 186. Christ, his coming in Triumph, &c. The Book of Invocation. Satans (Pretended) opposition. Some Prophesies, Promises, and Instructions.
• LXXVII p. 187. Some questions, belonging to the Cabale, partly eluded, partly answered. Invocations of good Angels. Set Prayers not allowed, and why. Evil spirits, how to be dealt with. The Book of Invocations: and now, Set Prayers allowed of.
• LXXVIII p. 189. Sermon-like stuff, of the use of [〈◊〉], &c. Some promises to Doctor Dee and Ed. Kelley. A Progresse in the Cabale of Calls.
• LXXIX p. 195. Doctor Dee and his fellow reproved. Doctor Dee, with great humility, doth answer for himself. Enoch: the Book delivered unto him (the same in substance, as this, they say:) by God. His Prayer, Humility &c.
• LXXX LXXXI p. 197. The spirits appoint their time, and appear. The precise time of Christs coming; and other Prophesies, not revealed unto men, for three reasons.
• LXXXII LXXXIII p. 198. 199. The spirits, &c. as before. The nineteen Calls, and their beginnings.
• LXXXIV p. 200. More Calls and mysteries; but not without (pretended,) opposition of wicked spirits. Adam's fall. The Curse upon it, and the effect of it.
• LXXXV p. 206. More Calls and Aires. An apparent contradiction observed by Doctor Dee; but cunningly evaded by the spirits. Doctor Dee, his Hymne, and spiritual (but not from God, because not well grounded:) rejoycing, and thank giving. His son Roland in great danger.
• LXXXVI p. 210. Doctor Dee's contest with his spirits: he asserts his own innocency, and (to the utmost of his power) obedience: but is baffled by the spirits. Al. L. rejected.
• LXXXVII p. 211. The same contest prosecuted here also: with some threatnings.
• ¶ Their coming to Prague. ¶ Some Chimical gibbrish (fit stuff to amuse unsettled braines:) found in the house, concerning the Philosophers Stone. Read there, (and. si rubeo m. sit nupta m, &c.
• ¶ p. 213. Some conjectures, and meditations of Doctor Dee's, upon some places of Scripture.
• LXXXVIII The VI Viol: in the Apocalypse; as understood by Doctor Dee. A very good blessing, pronounced by an evill spirit. Divers Woes denounced. Somewhat of Doctor Dee's Wife: Al. Lasky. Doctor Dee, sent to Rodolphus Emperour, with a message, as from God.
• LXXXIX p. 217. The Angelical Book. New orders about it. Al. Lasky, though rejected, yet to be great for a while. Inspiration promised to Dr. Dee, about a Letter to the Emperour.
• ¶ A Copy of the said Letter (by inspiration probably enough of spirits, as a man may ghuesse by the stuff,) to the Emperour. Secrecy desired.
• XC p. 219. Sermon-like stuff. The power of God. Several Woes. The Trinity, &c. Dr. Dee not being willing to be put off longer, the spirits, (against their wills) make some progresse in the Cabale. Doctor Dee, in the execution of Gods will, to proceed with fury, &c.
• XCI p. 222. Doctor Dee, sharply reproved (by examples out of the Scriptures, &c.) for chusing (when it was put to his choice) rather present performance, than longer delay.
• XCII p. 223. The same matter here also. The yeares of Doctor Dee's life, 73. and a half; (which perchance might come very near to the truth, if we could certainly know when he died:) determined. Ed. Kelley to die violently: (and so he did: for endeavouring an escape out of prison, he brake a leg, and died of it; as generally reported:) Doctor Dee doth repent and revoke his choice; in very good language, had it been upon a good ground.
• ¶ Doctor Dee's Letter to the King of Spain his Agent (or Ambassadour) with the Emperour, about his Letter; and means of accesse, to the Emperour.
• XCIII Several questions proposed by Doctor Dee. The spirits shrewdly put to it about a lye which they had told; and yet by the help of Cabalistical querks and distinctions, (but especially, of Anabaptistical infatuations in Doctor Dee,) they come off with credit. In what sense Doctor Dee might truly say, That himself had seen, whatsoever Ed. Kelley had seen. ¶ Doctor Dee his Letter, and Present, graciously received by the Emperour.
• XCIV p. 228. Apparitions, not in the Stone. The priviledge of apparition in the Stone. The Mysterie of the Trinity. Reason an enemy to God, (to Delusion indeed, and wildnesse: sound, and sober Reason:) as the spirits would have it. The Emperour threatned. The names of the spirits now appearing, and how to be found in the Cabalistical Tables.
• ¶ Some drunken pranks of Kelley's, and why here recorded. ¶ A letter of the Spanish Embassadour his Secretary to Doctor Dee, whereby he doth signifie the Emperours desire and appointment, to have him come to him. Octavius Spinola, Chamberlain, &c. brings him to him. An account of what was said on both sides. Doctor Dee's Monas, (of which, see more in the Preface:) his Revelations and Visions: His Angelical Stone, &c.
• ¶ XCV p. 231. Kelly's former miscarriage taken notice of: the cause of it: It is forgiven. Doctor Dee, &c. Their Office magnified. Kingdomes of the Earth to be destroyed. Hierusalem restored. Christ to Reigne. Other Predictions, very strange, (but not true) and the certain year. Rodolph. Emperour, to be exalted. Stephen King of Poland, to be destroyed. Enoch's Tables. Doctor Dee his Prayer, and Kelley's Vow.
• ¶ Doctors Dee's Letter to Octavius Spinola, to be communicated to the Emperour: but not delivered at that time, by reason of the Emperour his absence.
• ¶ XCVI p. 235. Ga. Za. Vaa: spirits invited: that is, called upon by Doctor Dee: their answer interpreted by him.
• ¶ The former Letter, (with some alterations) delivered, and the Emperours very gracious answer to it, by the said Spinola. Doctor Curtzius, a Doctor of the Laws, one of the Emperours Privy Council; accounted very Learned: appointed by the Emperour to deal with Doctor Dee, in his behalf.
• ¶ XCVII p. 237. Doctor Dee asketh counsell, (of God, he thought:) but first encountereth with Pilosus, (an evil spirit: [〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉] as I take it:) and his temptations. Ed. Kelley very penitent still, but desirous, (as unfit) to be out of his Office. The spirits appear. Reconciliation: twofold: (with God, with the Church, &c. Purgatory. The body of Christ, The case of Rodolph. Emperour, in case he obey, or disobey. The spirit of Choice in Doctor Dee, explained. Doctor Curtz allowed of.
• ¶ p. 239. Doctor Curtz, and Doctor Dee, (after some Complements by Messengers) meet. Their conference of six hours. Doctor Dee's Relation of himself, his Studies, his Suite; (and therein, though not apprehended by himself, his intollerable presumption, pride, high opinion of himself, &c.) Revelations, Books, and wonderfull confidence; as of most, that are so deluded.
• ¶ Ed. Kelley strangely tempted.
• ¶ Doctor Dee's mistrust of Doctor Curtz, upon what grounds.
• ¶ XCVIII p. 240. Lying: and froward silence: not ordinarily expounded. Reconciliation to the Church. The sin against the Holy Ghost: what it is. Complaints; and Prophesies against the Emperour, and Doctor Curtz, because of their infidelity, and disobedience. Doctor Dee in high favour: England given to him, and for his sake, not destroyed: Yet the Crown there, to be transferred, &c. Doctor Dee warranted, and commanded to write to the Emperour, that he could make the Philosophers Stone: though, yet, he could not, but is promised it; and the gift of healing: (which diver Enthusiasis have boasted of; and if they have done any thing really, there is no question but they have done it by the help of spirits. How safe therefore it is to go unto such, let men consider.) Ed. Kelley prayes for Doctor Curtz his sudden death, but not heard.
• ¶ XCIX p. 243. The same Commission, here again, about the Philosophers Stone: and the Emperour, here also threatned: and another (Ernestus) assigned to his place. Reported here to be possessed by a Devil.
• ¶ C p. 244 Doctor Dee, comforted and confirmed by his spirits, against slanders, and evill reports: out of Scripture, &c. ¶ The spirits here, seem to allude to a passage of the Sibyls Verses, (a counterfeit Book:) as Doctor Dee doth observe at last, to agree with it. They tell Doctor Dee he shall be with the Emperour in spight of the Devil: (so they can play upon themselves, when they list, to fool men:) but did not say true, and in that shewed themselves very Devils; and that Doctor Dee might have understood, had not his understanding been so blinded and captivated by them.
• ¶ Doctor Dee invited to Dinner, by the Spanish Embassadour: who, among other things, professeth himself to be descended of Raymundus Lullius: that this Raym. L. (if we may believe him) by a retired solitude, without Books: (the way commended by the late Method also: but indeed the most ready way to put men out of their wits:) of an ignorant illiterate man, became very learned: and that he had the Philosophers Stone: whereupon he doth conclude and build, that which Doctor Dee related of himself, his visions, and revelations, &c. might be as possible, and true. The Emperour, by him commended.
• ¶ p. 246. The second Letter, written by Doctor Dee to the Emperour. His confidence as great as ever; and particularly concerning the Philosophers Stone, which he doth here promise to the Emperour, (being so perswaded by his spirits, though as yet, as ignorant of it, as ever.)
• ¶ Doctor Dee at Dinner again with the Spanish Embassadour.
• ¶ Ed. Kelley troublesome: Doctor Dee's confidence in God, and great penury.
• ¶ p. 247. Dr. Dee visited by Dr. Curtz, at his own house. His complaints: Dr. Curtz account of the Emperour (his Master) present apprehensions of this business: Some Mathematical Books written by Dr. Dee, and Commandinus (a very famous man) &c.
• ¶ p. 248. Another Letter of Doctor Dee's to the Spanish Embassadour. His wonderfull confidence, declining (wisely: his spirits had so instructed him,) the test of humane reason. (rostris, for mentis to be corrected, here.) ¶ An account, (in a Postscript) of his last conference with Dr. Curtz.
• ¶ CI p. 249. After a swelling Preface, (fitted for the Scene, and Auditours) a long discourse (upon occasion of Doctor Dee his Wife's sicknesse:) of true Physick, and the causes of diseases: much savouring (whereof more in the Preface:) of Paracelsus his style, and spirits. Rare stuff, most part of it, for a Quack.
• ¶ CII p. 252. CIII p. 253. The same matter prosecuted, and particularly applyed to Jane Dee, (the wife of Dr. Dee,) her present ease: Her Disease: and the Remedy.
• ¶ CIV p. 253. [〈◊〉] Dee reproved, as not sensible enough of what God had done for him: which is pompously set out by the Spirits. Money not to be expected from these spirits, who neverthelesse promised them (after a while) great plenty of all things: power to make, and marre, whom they please, &c. Ed Kelley reproved for contriving how to deal away: Al. Lasky to prevail against his enemies.
• ¶ Another meeting of Doctor Curtz, and Doctor Dee's. The Emperours Answer, (by Doctor Curtz) to some passages of Doctor Dee's message, delivered unto him, as from God. Doctor Dee doth interpret himself. Accepts of the Emperours profer, to do him good, &c. ¶ Dr. Curtz and Doctor Dee, together again: but no account of his two Letters to the Emperour yet given. Mathematical inventions, of Doctor Curtz, &c. ¶ A draught for a Passe, to be obtained of the Emperour for Doctor Dee, &c. Doctor Dee takes notice of the respects of two Spanish Embassadours, and another great Man, done to him publickly ¶ The account of some two moneths, from 8 Octob. 1584. to Decemb. 20. are wanting.
• ¶ p. 353. Their second arrival to Prage. Doctor Dee's Letter to the Spanish Embassadour; His wonderful progresse (as he thought) in high mysteries and revelations, &c.
• ¶ His house there. ¶ p. 354. Doctor Dee's Letter to Doctor Curtz: (one of the Emperours privy Council, &c. as before,) Complaint of aspersions, (& minis: not nimia, as printed:) Profession of good intentions towards the Emperour, &c.
• ¶ CV p. 355. (ad 361.) Long parabolical, aenigmatical Apparitions; (which Doctor Dee did not like very well, nor understand; as appeareth by p. 361.) and some wild Doctrines, of the fear of the Lord; innocency, sanctification in Christ, &c. cabalistically set out. The Philosophers Stone, promised to the Emperour by Doctor Dee.
• ¶ CVI p. 361. Gods mysteries not to be dispenced but by degrees, &c. The Philosophers Stone, a great mystery.
• ¶ CVII p. 362. A Progresse in the Corbale. Opposition as before. The Lesson (see p. 387.) out of the Book of Enoch.
• ¶ CVIII p. 364. ¶ CIX p. 365. ¶ CX p. 366. ¶ CXI and CXII p. 367. A further Progresse. The mysteries of that worthy Lesson highly set out, and some kind of exposition of it: but as Ed. Kelley rightly judged, ignotum per ignotius. Reverence required. Doctor Dee in a swound. An illusion, (so pretended.)
• ¶ CXIII p. 367. Doctor Dee, &c. excepted against, as unworthy, because of their sins, and unthankfulnesse, for so many mercies. Another, (whomsoever Doctor Dee would chuse) upon certain cautions and conditions, to be substituted in Ed. Kelley's place. Doctor Dee's sorrow, and humble request about the Philosophers Stone. His desire to be instructed (by his spirits) about the Sacrament of the Lords Supper. The mystery of it cabalistically unfolded. The Trinity, Adam's fall, Christ's Incarnation. The Doctrine of Transubstantiation: Of receiving under one kind: Of adoration of the Eucharist: But receiving of it, not allowed.
• ¶ CXIV p. 373. The former Doctrine highly magnified: as also the Lesson, in Chimical gibbrish, of multiplication, dignification, &c.
• ¶ CXV ibid, More of their unworthinesse, (through sin) and incapacity, for such high things. Doctor Dee prayeth. Al. Lasky rejected. Doctor Dee much troubled.
• ¶ CXVI p. 375. Doctor Dee very earnest for the secret of the Philosophers Stone, so often promised: but eluded with Sermon-like stuff of reproof: of patience, afflictions; worthy partaking; [〈◊〉], &c.
• ¶ CXVII p 378. Doctor Dee himself heareth, and feeleth. More reproofes. Doctor Dee to prevail against his enemies: but commanded speedily to [〈◊〉] for Prague, to prevent imprisonment, &c.
• ¶ CXVIII p. 379. Here again, hastened to be gone. Al. L. his case.
• ¶ CXIX ibid. They begin their journey; but by an Apparition in the way, after some goodly promises made to Doctor Dee, for his obedience: and Predictions (all false) of judgements upon the Emperour, and exaltation of Stephen King of Poland, &c. they are commanded to return back again, and to return to Prague. ¶ Which done, Doctor Dee's Child is christened, some of the chiefest in the Emperours Court being Godfathers, and Godmothers.
• ¶ CXX p. 382. The Prophets of old times summoned: why visited, &c. The eternal generation of Christ, the Son of God, Platonically set out. Divine Necessity, the cause of all things: Election: Perseverance, &c. Earnest [〈◊〉], and exhortations. Christ again: The Church Militant, and Triumphant. Doctor Dee and Ed. Kelley much taken with this goodly stuff, and confirmed in their Errour.
• ¶ p. 387. The pretious Lesson, before spoken of, of revealing the secret of the Philosophers Stone.
• ¶ CXXI p. 388. The Lesson, and some obscure words of it, expressed in English. Ed. Kelley, desirous to be rid of his office.
• ¶ CXXII p. 389. Jane Dee (Doctor Dee's wife) her earnest and humble Petition to God, (so the poor woman thought) and his Angels, for relief in her great necessity. The Petition answered, first with reproof; but commendation, and promises, afterwards. The spirit confesseth, he had no power to procure them money: but instead of it, pretends to give them good counsel, to get out of Prage speedily, &c.
• ¶ A Record of a hot conflict between Doctor Dee, and Ed. Kelley, about some Magical papers: in which conflict Doctor Dee thought himself in danger of his life, and was faine to cry out for help.
• ¶ CXXIII p. 391. An Apparition fitted for the occasion. The fault of Ed. Kelley's refractorinesse, laid upon the malice and envy of the Devil, and some places of Esdras, applied to that purpose, Ed. Kelley rebuked; but comforted and confirmed with a promise of no evil spirit to be suffered to trouble him henceforth: and many good exhortations: with a Parable also to that purpose. ¶ Some questions proposed by Doctor Dee, who is referred to the Book of Enoch
• ¶ CXXIV p. 395. Doctor Dee, &c. sharply reproved for not fulfilling the command of a speedy departure, with more expedition. He acknowledgeth (convicted by some plausible considerations,) his fault, and prayeth fervently.
• ¶ CXXV p. 396. The Stone shut up for twenty dayes. Their journey (from Prage, to Cracovia:) and in the way, strange whirlewinds. Some strife about their house. Al. Lasky, by whom Doctor Dee is brought to the King: (sustinem, for sisterem, to be corrected, &c.) delivers his Commission, &c. He receives the Communion: so doth Ed. Kelley.
• ¶ CXXVI p. 398. The Kings presence required by spirits, at these Apparitions.
• ¶ CXXVII ibid. Superstitious prayers (by appointment of spirits) to the Angels, Governours of Kingdoms and Nations. Stephen (King of Poland) greatly in favour (with God) and to be the Minister of great things.
• Doctor Dee doth apprehend, (which Kelley doth often professe to have found in himself) that the spirits knew his thoughts.
• ¶ Ed. Kelley, very unquiet, and blasphemous: Yet confirmed again, by some Apparitions; to Doctor Dee's great comfort, who still (very devoutly and innocently, had not he brought this grievous delusion upon himself, by tempting God so grievously:) doth submit unto, and comfort himself in God.
• ¶ CXXVIII p. 400. Apparitions in the presence of Al. Lasky. Promises to Doctor Dee, and to King Stephen. Al. Lasky upon conditions to be received into favour again. ¶ Doctor Dee receives the Communion again.
• ¶ CXXIX p. 401. Apparitions at the Court of the King of Poland, in the presence of Al. Lasky, (one of the Princes Palatine of the Country) who is offered by the spirits, sudden destruction of the King, (if he desire it,) or to see him struck with Leprosie; or otherwise corrected, if so rather. Al. Lasky his pious and religious answer, and choice: for which he is commended. The spirits will not endure, though requested, to deal with the King, in the Hungarian Tongue. They promise to speak to him in Latine. A good blessing, and formall absolution, pronounced by evill spirits.
• ¶ CXXX p. 402. ¶ Doctor Dee, &c. brought to Stephen, (King of Poland,) who upon some conditions, is willing to be present: yet makes an objection out of Scripture, as not fully satisfied that these apparitions, &c. were from God. To which Doctor Dee makes an accurat answer: (by which it doth appear, that either he had studied the case very well, or was helped: as other reall Enthusiasts, by his spirits:) but very full of faults in the Copy, and so printed. More here, I think, then in all the Latine of the Book besides. We take notice of it in the Errata.
• ¶ Before the Action, a fervent Prayer of Doctor Dee's, of his calling, revelations, Al. Laskie, King Stephen, &c.
• ¶ In the Action, or Apparition, King Stephen, sharply reproved for his sins. But upon condition of repentance, and submission to God (in this way) the Kings of the earth (intoxticati calice Meretricis: a phrase often used in this Book: that is drunk with the cup of the Whore,) are to do homage unto him; and he, (right Anabaptisme,) to work strange execution, &c. Very lofty language, here used: Fige pedem in Aquil. &c.
• ¶ XXXI p. 406. Sad complaint, (as from God) of incredulity: The Incarnation of Christ, and thereby priviledge of Christians above the Israelits. Tears. Doctor Dee, sent with an errand to King Stephen: and a direct promise, and profer of the Philosophers Stone.
• ¶ Doctor Dee delivers his errand in Latin: (but here our records, I know not by what chance, are very defective. King Stephen, it seems did not prove so credulous, as was expected.)
• ¶ CXXXII p. 408 The spirits are angry, and command all to be shut up, for a season, till further order. (the account of some moneths is wanting.)
• ¶ CXXXIII p. 409. The power of God. The Jewes, and Jerusalem to be restored. And now, one Francis Puccius (a Florentine, a zealous and learned Papist,) being entertained, and admitted to these secrets: with great hopes of some good to be done by this fellowship: Rome also being designed henceforth for the Scene: (see p. 417.) the spirits apply themselves, and fit their speech to this end and occasion. The interpretation of Scriptures. The Fathers. The Church. Luther and Calvin, condemned. The Pope of Rome, cannot be (say the spirits) the Antichrist: and think they prove it. Exhortations to return to the Church: and a form of Prayer, or Thanksgiving, to that purpose. In the conclusion, the spirits apply themselves to Puccius, personally: He is to rebuke the present Pope, (here called, a wicked Monster,) against whom, if he will not be perswaded, terrible judgements are denounced.
• ¶ The same Action (because the spirits here rather chose to speak English, than Latine: whereof somewhat is said in the Preface: in Latine by Doctor Dee.
• ¶ CXXXIV p. 417. The summe of Francis Puccius his commission, in high Language. Future Actions, in Rome. ¶ But here followeth a hiatus of some 6 moneths: which bereaves us of many particulars. In the mean time happened the sentence of banishment against Doctor Dee, by the Popes mediation and authority; (as his Nuncio, p. 434. doth acknowledge) and so brake the purpose of going to Rome: though much driven on by Puccius, &c. as will appear.
• ¶ p. 418. Doctor Dee's record of a strange thing, (a very miracle, in his judgement,) that hapned in his presence, and sight; to wit, Books that had been burned by him, (or in his sight) restored unto him whole and entire, by spirits, &c.
• ¶ CXXXV p. 419 Prince Rosimberg (you may see his Titles p. 425.) called, and admitted into the Society, to be partaker of the Mysteries; and the Executioner of (so supposed) Gods judgements, &c. ¶ Prince Rosimberg, upon relation of what had been revealed, concerning himself, accepts of it thankfully: promises amendment, and prayes for the Emperour, (whose Vice-Roy he was in Bohemia, &c.) that he may not be destroyed, but repent rather.
• ¶ p. 421. A Letter of his (with his own hand) to Doctor Dee, to the same purpose.
• ¶ Doctor Dee's Journey to Leipsig. ¶ His Letter to Sir Francis Walsingham, Secretary to Queen Elizabeth: wherein is observable his wonderfull confidence; and vain boasting, (though not without some grounds:) as a very Enthusiast, and deluded man: though it cannot be denied, that some Enthusiasts, upon lesse grounds, (when God hath been pleased to give way) have had far better successe.
• ¶ p. 424. One Jul. Ascanius, his Letter to Doctor Dee, informing him of some reports, and attempts against him in Germany, as a Necromancer, &c.
• ¶ p. 425. A Letter of Doctor Dee's to Prince Rosimberg, complaining of those reports, and attempts, by the Nuncio, &c.
• ¶ 426. Another, to the Emperour, of the same subject.
• ¶ The sentence of Banishment against Doctor Dee, &c. in the German Tongue.
• ¶ p. 429. Prince Rosimberg his questions and petitions, miraculously (as was conceived) answered. A white paper being set upon the Altar, whilest Masse was said: the said paper after Masse, was found all written, and as soon as copied out, all the Letters of it vanished. A Copy of the said paper, or (miraculous) writting.
• ¶ ibid. Some observations of Doctor Dee's, upon Francis Puccius (of whom before) his carriage; whereby it did appear vnto him, that the said Puccius did not deal truely and sincerely: which troubled Doctor Dee, who much desired to be rid of him.
• ¶ p. 430. A conflict of his, with the said Puccius, about their going to Rome, &c.
• ¶ p. 431. A Paper delivered by Puccius, to Doctor Dee, as from the Nuncio; by which they are absolved from all crimes, (were they never so great and hainous) so they will go to Rome. Puccius his inconstancy about that Paper. ¶ Doctor Dee's Letter to the said Nuncio, upon that occasion: wherein, among other things, to tell him of these Books that had been burned, and were (miraculously) restored; and of many more burned (part of these Records certainly) not yet restored, but promised and expected. ¶ The said Letter after some contest about it, committed to Puccius, to be carried and delivered. ¶ More of Puccius his not faithful dealing. Some Heresies also of his. Some other things, laid to his charge by Doctor Dee.
• ¶ p. 434. The Popes Nuncius, his answer to Doctor Dee: grave, and courteous. (At the beginning of it, aut, for autem to be correct.)
• ¶ p. 435. A Paper, (here inscribed and stiled, Oraculum Divinum) in Kelly's absence, written and delivered (as Doctor Dee doth here record:) by spiritual and divine means: the drift whereof is, to confirm Prince Rosimberg, At whose request, the sentence of banishment is mitigated.
• ¶ p. 436. A long and submissive Letter of Francis Puccius, to Doctor Dee, &c. where, among other things, he gives him a very punctual account of what had passed, in discourse, between the Popes Nuncius, and himself, concerning their cause, apparitions, high attempts, &c. (well worth the reading.) His encounter with a Jesuit, before the said Nuncio. What account Prince Rosimberg, and some other great men, made of them.
• ¶ p. 444. Kelley, to Doctor Dee: Doctor Dee, to his Wife; but nothing considerable in either.
• ¶ CXXXVI p. 444. ¶ CXXXVII p. 445. Apparitions in the Stone, (after 6 moneths intermission) renewed, with expressions of great devotion, in Doctor Dee: but with many Woes and threatnings, by the spirits: who neverthelesse, Prince Rosimberg being present, promise fair to him, and give him some instructions, how to carry himself.
• ¶ Francis Puccius very troublesome; but at last quieted with the restitution (Doctor Dee, at this time, abounded with money, 2000 Ducats in one bag: Prince Rosimberg had a good purse:) of 800. Florens: which the said Puccius had formerly contributed for the service.
• ¶ CXXXVIII p. 448. Doctor Dee makes bold to propose some questions (tending to the secret of the Philosophers Stone; as I take it:) out of season; but is rejected, and doth humbly submit.

THE CONTENTS OF THE SECOND PART.

Part II.

• ACtion I p. 1. Sermon-like stuff: Doctor Dee (having a zeal, but not according to knowledge) mervailously affected with it. Prince Rosimberg his expectation of money answered, and eluded with great subtilty, by example out of Scripture, of Abraham, David, Solomon, &c. The precious Powder he had, how and when, to be used. Judgements to be executed upon several Great ones, (sure enough if they had prevailed) by Prince Rosimberg, as from God. Ed. Kelley, his Wife barren: why. He very weary of his office: reproved for it, and another (Arthur, Doctor Dee's son,) to be substituted in his place: yea, and his portion of the precious Powder to be taken from him, if he do not repent.
• II p. 4. Arthur, first presented, and prepared by Prayer, &c. enters upon his Office: Seeth divers things in the Stone; Lions, Men, &c. but heareth not.
• III p. 5. Arthur again, as before: Three Exercises in one day.
• IV p. 7. Arthur again, as before: in two Exercises more.
• V p. 8. Ed. Kelley, in his Office again: sees and hears, as before. Uriel, first authour of Doctor Dee's and Ed. Kelley's conjunction. A New Law promsed here again. Anabaptistical Doctrine of committing Adultery, for Gods sake, &c. ¶ Of some words here, see the Errata.
• VI p. 9. Here the spirits begin to shew themselves in their own likenesse apparently, teaching doctrines of Devils: and yet still (as their instruments at this day in divers places) in the name of God. Doctor Dee and Ed. Kelley, are exhorted, yea commanded, to have their Wives in common. The case argued on both sides stifly and eagerly. Other strange Doctrine of Devils, (noted, and rejected in the Preface) of murder condemned by the Laws of men, approved by God. Saint Paul impiously slandered. Great promises, in case of obedience. The Powder. The Pope here accursed: yet Popery elsewhere justified. Kelley scandalized: Doctor Dee in great Agony. Some secrets of distillation revealed by spirits. The Powder again, and how E. K. came by it. Predictions of England, &c. (all false and foolish) Ed. Kelley his fidelity suspected. Cabalistieal mysteries of Letters, and Numbers: not well understood by Doctor Dee, &c. though much helped by his spirits. But at last, he hath joy, (in spirit as he is perswaded) and resolves to obey
• ¶ Doctor Dee, Ed. Kelley, and their two Wives, their sense, apprehensions, and resolutions, concerning this new doctine of promiscuous copulation enjoyned: expressed in form of a Covenant (so by them called) with God: here first exhibited, and afterwards, p. 20. compleated, and subscribed by the Parties: ¶ with a most wicked clause, or conclusion, of dreadful imprecations to all that should hereafter come to the knowledge of it, or bring it to knowledge: whereas it is much to the glory of God, and true Religion, that such mysteries of Hell and darknesse, should come to light, to be abhorred by all men: and that others may be warned by such sad examples, not to hunt after new doctrines, and pretended inspirations and revelations.
• ¶ p. 17. Ed. Kelley his Declaration of his dislike, from the beginning of these Actions, in generalle His opposition upon occasion. His dislike of this new doctrine (in particular) as contrary to the revealed Will of God: how satisfied in some measure: and thereupon his readinesse to obey. But upon the womens professed dislike, and [〈◊〉], resolves to give over all further dealing.
• VII p. 19. Apparitions. The chief Stone carried away by spirits in their fight. More exhortutions and arguments, for compliance to this new doctrine. Offer of a Miracle, for further confirmation.
• VIII p. 21. Another Apparition (upon request made) to confirm them in their purpose of obedience.
• IX p. 22. Yet another to the same purpose. The Covenant torne by Kelley, made whole again by spirits. The great power of God: faith and obedience; the main thing. Great promises. Judgements prouornced against Kelley his tearing the paper of Covenant. Against others, (some already executed) for enticing him away: By which it seems Kelley being terrified, resolves to tarry, and obey. ¶ The Stone, strangely taken away, as strangely restored, in the presence and sight of both.
• X The Act of obedience (good words, to countenance greatest villanies, never wanted: as dayly seen:) performed, is accepted by shews and speeches. Commendation of Wisdom. Secrecy enjoyned.
• XI Cabalistical Doctrine, of the Creation of man: The soul of man, not the subject of sanctification, &c. Great Promises and Predictions: (equally true) entertained, (with the Doctrine:) with comfort.
• ¶ p. 28. Prince Rosimberg: (the man now in favour: but miserably abused and deluded:) two Letters of his to Doctor Dee, &c. Several questions by him proposed, as expecting great things; and wholly to be governed by their spirits. His confidence of a great Treasure, in the Powder delivered unto him.
• ¶ p. 30. Several Questions, and Petitions of Doctor Dee's upon the former Proposition, &c. to be offered unto God: among the rest, one for the making of the Philosophers Stone: Another, for Kelley's being sick: for his Wife, being barren: for his own Wife sick, &c. The Empeperour of Moscovie, his great opinion of Doctor Dee, and favour offered.

  ¶ But here followeth that great hiatus, or interruption of Story, which bereaves us of many years (spoken of in the Preface:) account. All from hence, to the end, set out unto us but the sad and lamentable Catastrophie of this long Delusion. Kelley is no more heard of now; yet the spirits appear still in the same shape, as before.

  ¶ An. Dom. 1607. (Stylo Jul.) Martii 20.

  By this time Doctor Dee was become a very old man: If he were Sexagenarius (as he is stiled in Puccius his Letter, P. 1. 439. l. 15.) a. d. 1586. he must needs be fourscore and upwards by this: But we need not take the word so precisely: However if towards it then, (more or lesse) he must be very old now, as I said before.

THE CONTENTS OF THE THIRD PART.

Part III.

• ACtion I p. 32. Raphael (pretended) sent unto Doctor Dee, to comfort him, being (besides old Age) much afflicted with poverty and sicknesse.
• II p. 33. The same Raphael. Of a certain Treasure somewhere under ground, (as was supposed.) Doctor Dee's questions rather eluded, than really answered. Put-offs, and Promises, (of wonderful Wisdom, &c.) still.
• III ibid. A Voice sent to Doctor Dee, then (as it seemeth) alone.
• IV p. 34. Raphael again: who, with many fair pretenses, and very forcible Rhetorick (to such a one as Doctor Dee) doth deliver a message unto him, of a Journey into a far Country, to be undertaken by him in this his miserable case and condition, of purse and body, through years, and present sicknesse.

  The danger of his disobedience herein, and reward of obedience; the Philosophers Stone, &c. Doctor Dee is willing. (O rare faith: or rather prodigious, but deserved infatuation!) Salisbury, iand his Devils; if the Devil may be believed.

• ¶ p. 36. Some Cases and Questions proposed, and to be proposed.
• ¶ It seems Doctor Dee, at this time, took upon him to be a Cunning-man. His necessity which was great, might put him to it to try all means: but I think he was too honest to thrive by it.
• V p. 39. The same Raphael. Some questions (I doubt, how truly) resolved about the Treasure. The Journey hastened. The History of Tobias.
• VI p. 40. Raphael in the Stone: The Jewel; the Powder: in Doctor Dee's possession; but not yet of use to him. His thankfulnesse, (good man.)
• VII p. 41. Raphael again in the Stone. The Journey. Great Promises of Wisdom, &c. Doctor Dee's enemies at Court. Money intended by the Emperour (so also p. 38.) to Doctor Dee, hindered. Some Cases, concerning others, and himself, at his request answered.
• VIII p. 43. Raphael: Divers Questions and Cases by him answered. One John Pontoys, very ambitious to serve Doctor Dee, in these Apparitions. ¶ Which end here in our Relation: and probably, with his life: or at least, (though his spirits had promised him, p. 34. addition of many years) not long before his death. I cannot yet learn the direct time of his death: but much about this time, (by all reports:) and in England, certainly. Though his sin was very great (as in the Preface is shewed:) yet because of his simple and sincere intentions towards God, it may charitably be hoped, that God was so merciful to him, as to let him know his errour, and to repent of it, before his death.
• ¶ p. 46. That which follows here, is certainly intended for part of that holy Language, which Adam in Paradise is said P. 1 p. 64, 92. to have spoken: and by which great wonders might be wrought. I have neither faith, nor curiosity to inquire into it any further: neither will, (I think) any sober man.