It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night.

Now this is the point you would think I mad. Madmen know nothing. You should have seen me. You should have seen how wisely I proceeded

*angered* I grew furious as I gazed upon it. I saw it with perfect distinctness - all dull blue, with a hideous veil over it that chilled the very marrow in my bones; but I could see nothing else of the Old Man’s face.