THE MAMMOTH CAVE: 199 
where he lay on his face, roaring for pity, until, 
by dint of much pulling and shaking, he was . 
convinced that he was still in the world and the 
Mammoth Cave.” 
Such is the story of the Haunted Chambers, 
the name having been given to commemorate 
this incident. 
Not a year passes, we are informed, but the 
guides have to go in search of persons who have 
been foolhardy enough to leave their party, and 
who, in every instance, become speedily bewil- 
dered, and when discovered are in the act of 
crying or at prayer. In such cases the guides 
are overpowered with kisses, embraces, and other 
demonstrations of gratitude. 
The proper course for persons to pursue when 
lost in the Cave is for them to remain in the 
place where they first became confused, and 
not to stir from it until rescued by the guides. 
They will not have to wait more than from 
three to ten hours from the time at which they 
should have returned to the hotel. 
