A rush occurred of neighbors and others to see the exhumed wonder,
for intelligence of the Giant spread on the wings of the wind. The
excitement and ceaseless questions still farther confused the mind
of the quiet proprietor and he almost unconsciously consented to
various suggestions. One was that the body be raised that day
(Saturday,)--consent for which Mr. Newell acknowledges to have
given. Ropes were procured and preparations made therefor, but
the lateness of the afternoon hour caused its postponement. This
is a matter of rejoicing to scientific men, as well as the public
generally; for every one naturally wishes to see the Giant as he
had slept in his bed for centuries, and for themselves examine
the winding sheets he wrapped about him.
POSITION OF THE FIGURE.
The form is lying on its back, the head towards the east and the
feet toward the west. The reclining posture is a perfectly natural
one, the limbs and feet being slightly drawn up. The figure
appears as if a person had fallen there and died. There seem to
be evidences of considerable physical anguish in the position
of the limbs, of the body, and in the tension of the nerves as well
as the contraction of the muscles (which are fully developed.) The
right hand rests upon the lower abdomen, and the left is pressed
against the back directly opposite. The left foot is thrown
partially over the right one, the leg resting partly upon its fellow,
but not crossing it.
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