Examining the place whence the sound proceeded, he discovered this inscription:-- Esther Cox! You are mine to kill.
Mr.Hubbell has verified the inscription, and often, later, recognised the hand, in writings which "came out of the air and fell at our feet".

Bits of plaster now gyrated in the room, accompanied by peels of local thunder.

The doctor admitted that his diagnosis was at fault.

Next day he visited his patient when potatoes flew at him.

He exhibited a powerful sedative, but pounding noises began on the roofs and were audible at a distance of 200 yards, as the doctor himself told Mr.Hubbell.
The clergy now investigated the circumstances, which they attributed to electricity.