... sensible woman decided that Silas needed her help. So one Sunday afternoon she took her son 33 Silas Marner Silas Marner, past and present Once, at a chapel meeting, Silas bad been unconscious ... where can my gold be?' 23 Silas Marner Silas Marner, past and present the boys run away at once, screaming with fear. The villagers believed that Silas had an almost devilish power, ... forward into the darkness. Silas Marner Silas Marner, past and present 'You must come to the chapel at once,' said Mr Paston. 'But why?' asked Silas, looking unhappily...