The Exorcist - Chapter 18Book 1: : The whole story

... sturbances started happening in the Ye Estate. Despite the dry weather, it was damp everywhere. In the middle of the night, various banging noises could be heard. Some of it sounded like knocking on doors while others sounded like the cracking of whips. They sought the help of many priests but to no avail. Servants who tried to run off would always die suddenly. Finally, one night, the entire town heard the beating of gongs and drums signaling a bridal procession at the Ye Estate. The noise last ...