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The Book of Dreams and Ghosts

CHAPTER XI
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On this occasion she broke the shelves and panelling in the pantry, in presence of the minister, Magnus, and others.

According to Magnus, the spirit then went out through the wall at the minister's words, and made its way to the byre-lane.

Magnus and Gudrun went after it, but were received with throwings of mud and dirt.

A stone was also hurled at Magnus, as large as any man could lift, while Gudrun received a blow on the arm that confined her to her bed for three weeks.
On the 26th of the month the shepherd, Einar Jonsson, a hardy and resolute fellow, commanded the spirit to show itself to him.
Thereupon there came over him such a madness and frenzy, that he had to be closely guarded to prevent him from doing harm to himself.

He was taken to the house, and kept in his bed, a watch being held over him.


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