CHAPTER X.

Ruined Monastery in the Necropolis of Thebes--"Mr. Hay's Tomb"--The Coptic Carpenter--His acquirements and troubles--He agrees to show the MSS. belonging to the ruined Monastery, which are under his charge--Night visit to the Tomb in which they are concealed--Perils of the way--Description of the Tomb--Probably in former times a Christian Church--Examination of the Coptic MSS.--Alarming interruption--Hurried flight from the Evil Spirits--Fortunate escape--Appearance of the Evil Spirit--Observations on Ghost Stories--The Legend of the Old Woman of Berkeley considered 117

THE WHITE MONASTERY.