It was formerly believed and currently reported that he was in compact with the devil; and that the time he spent in study was spent in learning the black art and holding conversation with Old Nick.
Ito ay dating sumampalataya at kasalukuyang iniulat na siya sa kasunduan kasama ang diyablo; at siya na ang oras na ginugol sa pag-aaral ay ginugol sa pag-aaral ang itim na sining at may hawak na pag-uusap sa Lumang Nick.