사일러스 마너(조지 엘리엇) - 4

When this was discussed in the village, some people thought that Silas had had a fit. But others, like Mr Macey, the church clerk, refused to accept a medical explanation.

"No, he isn't ill, that weaver," said old Mr Macey, shaking his head knowingly. "If he had a fit, he'd fall down, wouldn't he? I think his soul flies out of his body sometimes and that's why he looks so strange. He doesn't come to church, doesn't? And how does he know so much about medicines? You all remember how he made Sally Oates better, when the doctor himself could do on more for her. That's the devil's work, believe me!"