Sentence:  I called freely for what was in the house, which was readily brought me; but when the servants beheld with what cele[r]ity, (<WSD>"Hocus</WSD>" like) and cleanly conveyance, I had disposed of what was before me, they verily believed in one week, I would cause a dearth in the house ... 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A magician, illusionist, one who practises sleight of hand.