It was spoken of earlier [2773, 2819] that filth and dung are most enjoyable to such spirits, so that they prefer the pleasure of viewing them above all other pleasures, and not only filth and dung, but also the dirty, foul, and repulsive intestines of animals. So great [is their enjoyment of them] that when they are acting through anyone on earth, they pull the person's whole inward feeling as well as sight to such things, because they delight in them. This I have also been shown by plain experience. When I was walking on the street they drew my eyes away to such things. Wherever there was filth, dung, or intestines, there they directed my eyes. Even though I was unaware myself where these were on the street, because I do not pay attention to such things, they nevertheless saw them without my notice, and forced my eyesight in that direction, whether it was to the side, or around my feet, either near or far away, and they would not turn my eyes toward anything else, and I was told that this is the nature of those who are cruel and adulterous, and who dwell beneath the right foot [2772-3]. Hence I was able to conclude that they do not operate through people on earth in any other way than by watching for such things, being carried away by the enjoyment of them, and whoever is of their character is led by them, but one who is not is turned away from such. 1748, 17 Aug.