Captain proceeded, as he technically called it, to caulk the room ; — to clode every hole and cranny, for the double purpose of confining the vapour, and prevent the egress of the spirit. The door was left a little on the jar, the vacant chair was placed... Legends of Devon - Page 541848 - 120 pagesFull view - About this book
| William John Wesley Webb - Exmouth (England) - 1872 - 188 pages
...visitation, then the Captain proceeded, as he technically called it, to caulk the room ; — to clode every hole and cranny, for the double purpose of confining...produced, the Indian weed ignited, and the whole room shertly enveloped in a noisome and dense atmosphere ; — so thick was the smoke, that the spirit soon... | |
| Bourchier Wrey Savile - Apparitions - 1874 - 306 pages
...than usual, but was silent. Supper was removed, the door closed and abruptly fastened by the captain,. when, for the first time, the apparition perceived there was no avenue by which fresh air could enter the room. Two pipes were speedily produced, the Indian weed ignited, and the whole room... | |
| Exmouth, William Everitt - 1885 - 184 pages
..."for the adage, (which is an old Spanish proverb,) hath it, that two of a trade can never agree." Ho then proceeded to describe the nature and properties...compelled to inhale the mixed elements.) Two tubes irere produced, the Indian weed ignited, and the whole room shortly enveloped in a noisome and dense... | |
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