From two acts of
The Virgin Martyr
which was licensed to Thomas Dekker and
Philip Massinger in 1620:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dramatis Persona.
 
 
THEOPHILUS, a zealous persecutor of the Christians.
     
HARPAX, an evil spirit, following THEOPHILUS in the shape of a secretary.
     
 
 
 
Notes:
 
I gather that 'to conster' is to understand.... and from these scenes is is a remonstration of the repression (of Christianity) that took place in Diocletian's rule. Epitomised by Dorothea's plight.