But how can we suppose it to be madness?
Did insanity ever before assume this form ?" "Frequently.

The illusion, in this case, was more dreadful in its consequences, than any that has come to my knowledge; but, I repeat that similar illusions are not rare.

Did you never hear of an instance which occurred in your mother's family ?" "No.

I beseech you relate it.

My grandfather's death I have understood to have been extraordinary, but I know not in what respect.