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In The Alchemist by Ben Jonson, three characters—Face, Subtle, and Dol—exploit the fear and greed of various London citizens by promising them the philosopher's stone and other mystical rewards, thus deceiving and stealing from them until the return of the house’s rightful owner, Lovewit, who ultimately disrupts their schemes and claims the stolen goods for himself. Themes of greed, deception, and justice are prevalent.