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B03144 The evil spirit cast-out. Being a true relation of the manner of performing the famous operation or cure, on the maiden gentlewoman, whose body was possessed with an evil spirit. With the carriage and behaviour of the evil spirit ... the several ways and means that were used to drive or cast-out the devil ... the contest between the devil and the doctor ... the strange noise, horrid cry, and great blast of wind, which happened just at the spirits departure. 1691 (1691) Wing E3555A; ESTC R176802 2,355 13

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