THERE be none of the affections, which have been noted to fascinate
orbewitch, but love and envy. They both have vehement wishes; they frame
themselvesreadily into imaginations and suggestions; and they come easily
intothe eye, especially upon the present of the objects; which are the
pointsthat conduce to fascination, if any such thing there be. We see
likewise,the Scripture calleth envy an evil eye; and the astrologers,
callthe evil influences of the stars, evil aspects; so that still there
seemethto be acknowledged, in the act of envy, an ejaculation or irradiation
ofthe eye.Nay, some have been so curious, as to note, that the times when
thestroke or percussion of an envious eye doth most hurt, are when the
partyenvied is beheld in glory or triumph; for that sets an edge upon
envy:and besides, at such times the spirits of the person envied, do come
forthmost into the outward parts, and so meet the blow.
Butleaving these curiosities (though not unworthy to be thought on, in
fitplace), we will handle, what persons are apt to envy others; what
personsare most subject to be envied themselves; and what is the difference
betweenpublic and private envy.
Aman that hath no virtue in himself, ever envieth virtue in others. For
men'sminds, will either feed upon their own good, or upon others' evil;
andwho wanteth the one,
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