From the foregoing 'True Discourse,' it will be seen what an active part James took in the examination of Doctor Fian and the other witches. From this source he most probably collected those materials which he has wrought up into a Daemonologie, a work which no doubt contributed to obtain for him from the English bishops, the appelation of 'the British Solomon.' In this work he appears to be more intimately acquainted with the internal polity of the Devil's kingdom, than he was with his own. The kingdom of Sathan was then in its zenith of power; but, like other states and kingdoms, it has sunk into great weakness and debility. The 'horn'd diel,' who could then make the greatest personages shake in their shoes, cannot now frighten a child; and the 'roaring lion,' who used to be going about seeking whom he might devour, must surely be a better housekeeper than formerly, as he is never seen abroad, even by an old woman.

From the Daemonologie we have made copious extracts, that our readers may have an idea of the days of 'langsyne,' when there was plenty of diels, witches, fairies, and water kelpies, all over the country. Those, therefore, who are anxious to know how affairs are managed in the 'kingdom of darkness,' and can rely on the word of a king for the truth of it, will be here amply gratified.

So, courteous reader, I bid thee farewell,

The Editor.