In a recess on one side stood a table, covered with cabalistic characters and figures, referring to the celestial influences.

On it was placed the holy stone, diffusing such a glistening radiance as is emitted by the pebble called cat's-eye.

On the floor a wide circle was described, in the rings of which magical characters, resembling those on the table, were traced.

In front stood a brasier, filled with flaming coals; and before it hung a heavy black curtain, appearing to shroud some mystery from view.
Desiring Fawkes to place himself in the centre of the circle, Doctor Dee took several ingredients from a basket handed him by Kelley, and cast them into the brasier.

As each herb or gum was ignited, the flame changed its colour; now becoming crimson, now green, now blue, while fragrant or noxious odours loaded the atmosphere.