A Detection of Damnable Drifts practised by three VVitches arraigned at Chelmsford in Essex, at the last Assizes there holden, which were executed in April, 1579. Set forth to discover the ambushments of Sathan, whereby he would surprise us lulled in security, and hardened with contempt of God's vengeance threatened for our offences. To the Reader. ACCEPT this pamphlet, - Christian Reader - view and peruse it with discretion and heedfulness. No trifles are therein contained worthy to be contained, nor pernicious fantazies deserving to be condemned, But contrariwise, in this pretty plot may helpful herds of admonitions for the unwary and careless, and sweet flowers to recreate the wearied senses be gathered. For on the other side the clear sight may espy the ambushments which Sathan, the Secret Workmaster of Wicked Drifts, has placed in most parts of this realm, either by crafty conveyances to creep into the conceits of the simple, or by apparan...