Question

Why the mason was terrified on hearing about bodies?

Answer 1

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stranger told Mason to help him to bury the dead bodies under the vault with him. ... to stay at his house and repair it as well as he is not scared of any devil. ... gold was no more heard at night in the chamber of the priest, but began to be heard

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Answer 2

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The Stranger told the Mason to help him to bury the dead body under the vault with him.