Imposture has either been proved or made very probable in ten out of eleven cases of volatile objects between 1883 and 1895.

{188c} Moreover, it is certain that the noises of haunted houses are not equally audible by all persons present, even when the sounds are at their loudest.

Thus Lord St.Vincent, the great admiral, heard nothing during his stay at the house of his sister, Mrs.Ricketts, while that lady endured terrible things.

After his departure she was obliged to recall him.

He arrived, and slept peacefully.