795. This spirit later spoke and did wicked things which are not therefore to be uttered, for there was nothing which he did not wickedly attack. It is remarkable that such spirits can by no means desist, because this is their nature. By whatever means they may be persuaded, and however much they are aware that a thing should not be so done, yet they do it when they are permitted. Their nature and instinct drive them to such things, and they do them with pleasure because such a cupidity inheres in them. 1748, Feb. 15.