‘From the top of the road, where the cars are packed together and where hundreds of people, who have not been able to bring themselves to delving into the mud, have gathered. The immense crowd is seen turning toward the sun, which is clear of clouds, at midday.’ ‘The star resembles a pale silver disc and can be viewed directly, without any discomfort. It looks like an eclipse. But a colossal clamor rises and we hear the spectators closest to us exclaim: ‘Miracle! Miracle! A wonder!’’ ‘Before the astonished eyes of these people, whose attitude harks back to biblical times and who, gripped by fear, uncover their heads and gaze up toward the blue sky. The sun trembled, it made abrupt and unprecedented movements, outside all cosmic laws; the sun ‘Danced,’ according to the typical expression

