He heard the woman mutter something, but being a raw, unsuspecting young man, he thought nothing of it, ate his cock, and went to sleep.

He had not been asleep three hours before he was seized with internal pains, and the old cock was actually heard crowing in his belly.

He made the best of his way back to Jubbulpore, several stages, and all the most skilful men were employed to charm away the effect of the old woman's spell, but in vain.

He died, and the cock never ceased crowing at intervals up to the hour of his death.' 'And was Mr.Fraser convinced ?' 'I never heard, but suppose he must have been.' 'Who ate the livers of the victims?
The witches themselves, or the evil spirits with whom they had dealings ?' 'The evil spirits ate the livers; but they are set on to do so by the witches, who get them into their power by such accursed sacrifices and offerings.

They will often dig up young children from their graves, bring them to life, and allow these devils to feed upon their livers, as falconers allow their hawks to feed on the breasts of pigeons.