The Curse Upon Mitre Square — page 59: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

MERRY-MAKING AT THE ‘‘ MITRE’”’ TAVERN. 51 “Thou’dst better ask the stablemen, my friend. Here, Grale, will the ghost appear to-day on yonder spot ?”’ ‘* Many ha’ seen Monk Martin, but we canna tell for certain when he comes. But the man who, with a wicked purpose, or to jeer at the monk, stands upon the spot, between the hours of twelve and one and sees the ghost, will surely come to harm.” “Tut, tut, man, stop that silly jargon. Tell us, if thou canst, whether Martin will appear or not? ”’ Grale feared the vengeance of the ghost, and knew what ill had come to those who jeered and disbelieved its appearance. “Noble gallants, listen not to Master Railton’s gibes! Do not, I pray thee, visit yonder spot.”’ The guests laughed loud and long at the old man’s fears, and began to pester him with ridicule. “Look. Grale, there is the monk behind thee. Methinks that Master Grale had better don the cowl. Turn Papist, man, and please the ghost, and save thyself from danger.”’ “Art thou a Sunday or Monday believer, Grale ? Prophesy; tell on which of us will come the curse ?”’ The old man was grave and silent; he did not mind the ridicule, and feared a reckoning would come to such misplaced and sacrilegious mirth. “Thou dost not answer, man. Did Martin break the Sabbath law ? ”’ ‘Tl must tell the parson of thee, Grale. ‘Thou COmilecboo <S (EO) am