"Speak, Captain X,—are you dumb?" said the Ghost.
"I don't understand anything" stammered the Captain.
He was told everything by those present. After hearing it the Captain formulated a question from one of the Military books.
A correct reply was immediately given. Then followed a number of questions by the Captain, the replies to all of which were promptly given by the Ghost.
After this the Ghost said, "If you are all convinced, you may go now, and see me again to-morrow morning."
Everybody quietly withdrew.
The next morning there was a large gathering in the sick room. A number of European officers who had heard the story at the club on the previous evening dropped in. "Introduce each of these new comers to me" said the Ghost.
Captain X introduced each person in solemn form.
"If anybody is curious to know anything I shall tell him" said the Ghost.
A few questions about England—position of buildings,—shops,—streets in London, were asked and correctly answered.