Tom Walker signed a contract with the devil, and the demon placed a handprint as a legally binding "'signature'" on Tom's forehead. Tom was unable to back out of the agreement.
In exchange for his soul, Tom Walker makes a deal with the devil to get Kidd the Pirate's treasure (although the exchange of his soul his not explicitly stated in the story, it is implied).
The devil rode into town on his horse while carrying him, galloping into a storm. All of his bonds and mortgages were in cinders, and his gold and silver were encrusted in shavings.
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