He went up the stair
leading to the claviers and I remained below.
"Of a sudden he surprised me by rushing down, greatly affrighted,
and affirmed that he had seen Master Jenkins sitting at the organ;
whereupon I reassured him, and at length prevailed upon him to
return with me. Then, indeed, did we both actually behold Master
Jenkins, just as he had appeared in life, attired in somewhat
sad-coloured raiment, playing upon the keys from which no sound
proceeded. I was not one to be easily affrighted, and so advanced
as if to greet him, when of a sudden the figure vanished.
"We do both of us affirm the truth of this marvellous relation, and
do here append our joint signatures, having made solemn affirmation
upon oath, in the presence of Master Simpson, attorney, of this
city:
"(_Signed_) JOHN GIBSON.
"GREGORY JOWETT.
"Witnessed by me; Nicholas Simpson, Attorney-at-law, the 27th day
of April, 1687."
III.
The Doctor smiled at the perplexity which showed itself most
unmistakably in my face as I laid down the manuscript.
"Are you a believer in ghosts or apparitions?" said he.
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