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24 stairs. He recommended himself to God, made the sign of the cross, took a sword and buckler, and having a taper in the other hand, he saw the door opened by a horrible spectre, nothing but bones, but loaded with chains. Ayola conjured him and asked him what he wanted. The phantom made signs for him to follow him; he accordingly did; but on going down stairs his candle going out, he went back to light it and followed the spirit which conducted him along a yard where there was a well. Ayola was fearful least he should precipitate him into it, and stopped; the spectre made signs for him to follow him; they went into the garden, when the fantom disappeared. Ayola plucked up a few handfuls of grass about the spot and return to relate to his companions what had happened to him. In the morning information was given of it to the principal citizens of Boulogne.

They went to reconnoitre the place and made the most diligent search. The bones of a corse was found there and loaded with chains, Every enquiry was made but they were never able to discover any thing certain as to the fact. Suitable obsequies was made for the deceased, the remains were interred, and from that time the house was no longer haunted.

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