XI. GUSION, 2 a mighty duke, who appears like a cynocephalus, discerns the past, present and future, answers all questions, reconciles enemies and gives honour and dignities.
XIII. BELETH, 4 a terrible and mighty king, riding on a pale horse, preceded by all manner of musicians. He is very
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furious when first summoned, and must be commanded into a triangle or circle with the hazel wand of the Magician pointed to the South-East. He must be received courteously and with homage, but a silver ring must be worn on the middle finger of the left hand, which must he held against the face.
He procures love between man and woman and is of the Order of the Powers. 1
XV. ELIGOR, a great duke, appearing as a goodly knight carrying a lance, pennon and sceptre. He discovers hidden things, causes war, marshals armies, kindles love and lust. 2
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and can transform them into other shapes till they have been enjoyed by their lovers. 1
XVII. BOTIS, a great president and earl, who appears like a horrid viper, but, when commanded, assumes a human shape, with large teeth and horns. He bears a sharp sword in his hand, discerns past, present and future reconciles friends and foes.
XVIII. BATHIN, 2 a mighty duke, who appears like a strong man with a serpent's tail, riding on a pale horse. He knows the virtues of herbs and precious stones, and can transport men swiftly from one country to another.
XIX SALEOS, 3 a great duke, who appears like a brave soldier, riding on a crocodile and wearing a duke's crown. He promotes love between the sexes.
XX. PURSON, 4 a great king, who appears like a lion-headed man, carrying a viper in his hand and riding on a bear, preceded by many trumpeters. He conceals and discovers treasure, discerns past, present and future, gives true answers respecting things human and divine, and provides good familiars. 5
Footnotes
199:1 The seventh spirit of the Pseudo-Monarchia. He is also an exponent of ethics.199:2 Otherwise, Gusayn, the eighth spirit of Wierus, and Pirsoyn, according to the variant of another MS.
199:3 Jussus secreta libenter detegit feminarum, eas ridens ludificansque ut se luxorise nudent.--Wierus.
199:4 Otherwise, Byleth. Some codices give considerable space to this demon and the precautions to be taken concerning him.
200:1 He yet hopes to be restored to the Seventh Thrones--"which is not altogether credible," according to one of the versions.
200:2 Alternatively, he procures the favour of lords and knights.
201:1 The last statement is on the authority of Wierus. According to another reading, Zepar makes women barren.
201:2 Otherwise, Bathym or Marthim.
201:3 Called also Zaleos.
201:4 Otherwise, Curson.
201:5 He also utters sound doctrine concerning the creation of the world.
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