“IT WAS EVENING, a week later. My sister sat in the garden, knitting. I was walking up and down, reading. My gun leant up against the wall of the house; for, since the advent1 of that strange thing in the gardens, I had deemed it wise to take precautions. Yet, through the whole week, there had been nothing to alarm me, either by sight or sound; so that I was able to look back, calmly, to the incident; though still with a sense of unmitigated wonder and curiosity.
“I was, as I have just said, walking up and down, and somewhat engrossed2 in my book. Suddenly, I heard a crash, away in the direction of the Pit. With a quick movement, I turned and saw a tremendous column of dust rising high into the evening air.
“My sister had risen to her feet, with a sharp exclamation3 of surprise and fright.
“Telling her to stay where she was, I snatched up my gun, and ran towards the Pit. As I neared it, I heard a dull, rumbling4 sound, that grew quickly into a roar, split with deeper crashes, and up from the Pit drove a fresh volume of dust.
“The noise ceased, though the dust still rose, tumultuously.
“I reached the edge, and looked down; but could see nothing, save a boil of dust clouds swirling5 hither and thither6. The air was so full of the small particles, that they blinded and choked me; and, finally, I had to run out from the smother7, to breathe.
“Gradually, the suspended matter sank, and hung in a panoply8 over the mouth of the Pit.
“I could only guess at what had happened.
“That there had been a land-slip of some kind, I had little doubt; but the cause was beyond my knowledge; and yet, even then, I had half imaginings; for, already, the thought had come to me, of those falling rocks, and that Thing in the bottom of the Pit; but, in the first minutes of confusion, I failed to reach the natural conclusion, to which the catastrophe9 pointed10.
“Slowly, the dust subsided11, until, presently, I was able to approach the edge, and look down.
“For a while, I peered impotently, trying to see through the reek12. At first, it was impossible to make out anything. Then, as I stared, I saw something below, to my left, that moved. I looked intently towards it, and, presently, made out another, and then another — three dim shapes that appeared to be climbing up the side of the Pit. I could see them only indistinctly. Even as I stared and wondered, I heard a rattle13 of stones, somewhere to my right. I glanced across; but could see nothing. I leant forward, and peered over, and down into the Pit, just beneath where I stood; and saw no further than a hideous14, white swine-face, that had risen to within a couple of yards of my feet. Below it, I could make out several others. As the Thing saw me, it gave a sudden, uncouth15 squeal16, which was answered from all parts of the Pit. At that, a gust17 of horror and fear took me, and, bending down, I discharged my gun right into its face. Straightway, the creature disappeared, with a clatter18 of loose earth and stones.
“There was a momentary19 silence, to which, probably, I owe my life; for, during it, I heard a quick patter of many feet, and, turning sharply, saw a troop of the creatures coming towards me, at a run. Instantly, I raised my gun and fired at the foremost, who plunged20 headlong, with a hideous howling. Then, I turned to run. More than half-way from the house to the Pit, I saw my sister — she was coming towards me. I could not see her face, distinctly, as the dusk had fallen; but there was fear in her voice as she called to know why I was shooting.
“ ‘Run!’ I shouted in reply. ‘Run, for your life!’
“Without more ado, she turned and fled — picking up her skirts with both hands. As I followed, I gave a glance behind. The brutes22 were running on their hind21 legs — at times dropping on all fours.
“I think it must have been the terror in my voice, that spurred Mary to run so; for I feel convinced that she had not, as yet, seen those hell creatures that pursued.
“On we went, my sister leading.
“Each moment, the nearing sounds of the footsteps, told me that the brutes were gaining on us, rapidly. Fortunately, I am accustomed to live, in some ways, an active life. As it was, the strain of the race was beginning to tell severely24 upon me.
“Ahead, I could see the back door — luckily it was open. I was some half-dozen yards behind Mary, now, and my breath was sobbing25 in my throat. Then, something touched my shoulder. I wrenched26 my head round, quickly, and saw one of those monstrous27, pallid28 faces close to mine. One of the creatures, having outrun its companions, had almost overtaken me. Even as I turned, it made a fresh grab. With a sudden effort, I sprang to one side, and, swinging my gun by the barrel, brought it crashing down upon the foul29 creature’s head. The Thing dropped, with an almost human groan30.
“Even this short delay had been nearly sufficient to bring the rest of the brutes down upon me; so that, without an instant’s waste of time, I turned and ran for the door.
“Reaching it, I burst into the passage; then, turning quickly, slammed and bolted the door, just as the first of the creatures rushed against it, with a sudden shock.
“My sister, sat, gasping31, in a chair. She seemed in a fainting condition; but I had no time then to spend on her. I had to make sure that all the doors were fastened. Fortunately, they were. The one leading from my study into the gardens, was the last to which I went. I had just had time to note that it was secured, when I thought I heard a noise outside. I stood perfectly32 silent, and listened. Yes! Now I could distinctly hear a sound of whispering, and something slithered over the panels, with a rasping, scratchy noise. Evidently, some of the brutes were feeling with their claw-hands, about the door, to discover whether there were any means of ingress.
“That the creatures should, so soon, have found the door, was — to me — a proof of their reasoning capabilities33. It assured me that they must not be regarded, by any means, as mere34 animals. I had felt something of this before, when that first Thing peered in through my window. Then, I had applied35 the term superhuman to it, with an almost instinctive36 knowledge that the creature was something different from the brute23-beast. Something beyond human; yet in no good sense; but rather, as something foul and hostile to the great and good in humanity. In a word, as something intelligent, and yet inhuman37. The very thought of the creatures filled me with revulsion.
“Now, I bethought me of my sister, and, going to the cupboard, I got out a flask38 of brandy, and a wineglass. Taking these, I went down to the kitchen, carrying a lighted candle with me. She was not sitting in the chair, but had fallen out, and was lying upon the floor, face downwards39.
“Very gently, I turned her over, and raised her head, somewhat. Then, I poured a little of the brandy between her lips. After a while, she shivered slightly. A little later, she gave several gasps40, and opened her eyes. In a dreamy, unrealising way, she looked at me. Then her eyes closed, slowly, and I gave her a little more of the brandy. For, perhaps a minute longer, she lay silent, breathing quickly. All at once, her eyes opened again, and it seemed to me, as I looked, that the pupils were dilated41, as though fear had come with returning consciousness. Then, with a movement so unexpected that I started backwards42, she sat up. Noticing that she seemed giddy, I put out my hand to steady her. At that, she gave a loud scream, and, scrambling43 to her feet, ran from the room.
“For a moment, I stayed there — kneeling and holding the brandy flask. I was utterly44 puzzled and astonished.
“Could she be afraid of me? But no! Why should she? I could only conclude that her nerves were badly shaken, and that she was temporarily unhinged. Upstairs, I heard a door bang, loudly, and I knew that she had taken refuge in her room. I put the flask down on the table. My attention was distracted by a noise in the direction of the back door. I went towards it, and listened. It appeared to be shaken, as though some of the creatures struggled with it, silently; but it was far too strongly constructed and hung to be easily moved.
“Out in the gardens, rose a continuous sound. It might have been mistaken, by a casual listener, for the grunting46 and squealing47 of a herd48 of pigs. But, as I stood there, it came to me that there was sense and meaning to all those swinish noises. Gradually, I seemed able to trace a semblance49 in it to human speech — glutinous50 and sticky, as though each articulation51 were made with difficulty: yet, nevertheless, I was becoming convinced that it was no mere medley52 of sounds; but a rapid interchange of ideas.
“By this time, it had grown quite dark in the passages, and from these came all the varied53 cries and groans54 of which an old house is so full after nightfall. It is, no doubt, because things are then quieter, and one has more leisure to hear. Also, there may be something in the theory that the sudden change of temperature, at sundown, affects the structure of the house, somewhat — causing it to contract and settle, as it were, for the night. However, this is as may be; but, on that night in particular, I would gladly have been quit of so many eerie55 noises. It seemed to me, that each crack and creak was the coming of one of those Things along the dark corridors; though I knew in my heart that this could not be, for I had seen, myself, that all the doors were secure.
“Gradually, however, these sounds grew on my nerves to such an extent that, were it only to punish my cowardice56, I felt I must make the round of the basement again, and, if anything were there, face it. And then, I would go up to my study; for I knew sleep was out of the question, with the house surrounded by creatures, half beasts, half something else, and entirely57 unholy.
“Taking the kitchen lamp down from its hook, I made my way from cellar to cellar, and room to room; through pantry and coal-hole — along passages, and into the hundred-and-one little blind alleys58 and hidden nooks that form the basement of the old house. Then, when I knew I had been in every corner and cranny large enough to conceal59 aught of any size, I made my way to the stairs.
“With my foot on the first step, I paused. It seemed to me, I heard a movement, apparently60 from the buttery, which is to the left of the staircase. It had been one of the first places I searched, and yet, I felt certain my ears had not deceived me. My nerves were strung now, and, with hardly any hesitation61, I stepped up to the door, holding the lamp above my head. In a glance, I saw that the place was empty, save for the heavy, stone slabs62, supported by brick pillars; and I was about to leave it, convinced that I had been mistaken; when, in turning, my light was flashed back from two bright spots outside the window, and high up. For a few moments, I stood there, staring. Then they moved — revolving63 slowly, and throwing out alternate scintillations of green and red; at least, so it appeared to me. I knew then that they were eyes.
“Slowly, I traced the shadowy outline of one of the Things. It appeared to be holding on to the bars of the window, and its attitude suggested climbing. I went nearer to the window, and held the light higher. There was no need to be afraid of the creature; the bars were strong, and there was little danger of its being able to move them. And then, suddenly, in spite of the knowledge that the brute could not reach to harm me, I had a return of the horrible sensation of fear, that had assailed64 me on that night, a week previously65. It was the same feeling of helpless, shuddering66 fright. I realised, dimly, that the creature’s eyes were looking into mine with a steady, compelling stare. I tried to turn away; but could not. I seemed, now, to see the window through a mist. Then, I thought other eyes came and peered, and yet others; until a whole galaxy67 of malignant68, staring orbs69 seemed to hold me in thrall70.
“My head began to swim, and throb71 violently. Then, I was aware of a feeling of acute physical pain in my left hand. It grew more severe, and forced, literally72 forced, my attention. With a tremendous effort, I glanced down; and, with that, the spell that had held me was broken. I realised, then, that I had, in my agitation73, unconsciously caught hold of the hot lamp-glass, and burnt my hand, badly. I looked up to the window, again. The misty74 appearance had gone, and, now, I saw that it was crowded with dozens of bestial75 faces. With a sudden access of rage, I raised the lamp, and hurled76 it, full at the window. It struck the glass (smashing a pane), and passed between two of the bars, out into the garden, scattering77 burning oil as it went. I heard several loud cries of pain, and, as my sight became accustomed to the dark, I discovered that the creatures had left the window.
“Pulling myself together, I groped for the door, and, having found it, made my way upstairs, stumbling at each step. I felt dazed, as though I had received a blow on the head. At the same time, my hand smarted badly, and I was full of a nervous, dull rage against those Things.
“Reaching my study, I lit the candles. As they burnt up, their rays were reflected from the rack of firearms on the side wall. At the sight, I remembered that I had there a power, which, as I had proved earlier, seemed as fatal to those monsters as to more ordinary animals; and I determined78 I would take the offensive.
“First of all, I bound up my hand; for the pain was fast becoming intolerable. After that, it seemed easier, and I crossed the room, to the rifle stand. There, I selected a heavy rifle — an old and tried weapon; and, having procured79 ammunition80, I made my way up into one of the small towers, with which the house is crowned.
“From there, I found that I could see nothing. The gardens presented a dim blur81 of shadows — a little blacker, perhaps, where the trees stood. That was all, and I knew that it was useless to shoot down into all that darkness. The only thing to be done, was to wait for the moon to rise; then, I might be able to do a little execution.
“In the meantime, I sat still, and kept my ears open. The gardens were comparatively quiet now, and only an occasional grunt45 or squeal came up to me. I did not like this silence; it made me wonder on what devilry the creatures were bent82. Twice, I left the tower, and took a walk through the house; but everything was silent.
“Once, I heard a noise, from the direction of the Pit, as though more earth had fallen. Following this, and lasting83 for some fifteen minutes, there was a commotion84 among the denizens85 of the gardens. This died away, and, after that all was again quiet.
“About an hour later, the moon’s light showed above the distant horizon. From where I sat, I could see it over the trees; but it was not until it rose clear of them, that I could make out any of the details in the gardens below. Even then, I could see none of the brutes; until, happening to crane forward, I saw several of them lying prone86, up against the wall of the house. What they were doing, I could not make out. It was, however, a chance too good to be ignored; and, taking aim, I fired at the one directly beneath. There was a shrill87 scream, and, as the smoke cleared away, I saw that it had turned on its back, and was writhing88, feebly. Then, it was quiet. The others had disappeared.
“Immediately after this, I heard a loud squeal, in the direction of the Pit. It was answered, a hundred times, from every part of the garden. This gave me some notion of the number of the creatures, and I began to feel that the whole affair was becoming even more serious than I had imagined.
“As I sat there, silent and watchful89, the thought came to me — Why was all this? What were these Things? What did it mean? Then my thoughts flew back to that vision (though, even now, I doubt whether it was a vision) of the Plain of Silence. What did that mean? I wondered — And that Thing in the arena90? Ugh! Lastly, I thought of the house I had seen in that far-away place. That house, so like this in every detail of external structure, that it might have been modelled from it; or this from that. I had never thought of that —
“At this moment, there came another long squeal, from the Pit, followed, a second later, by a couple of shorter ones. At once, the garden was filled with answering cries. I stood up, quickly, and looked over the parapet. In the moonlight, it seemed as though the shrubberies were alive. They tossed hither and thither, as though shaken by a strong, irregular wind; while a continuous rustling91, and a noise of scampering92 feet, rose up to me. Several times, I saw the moonlight gleam on running, white figures among the bushes, and, twice, I fired. The second time, my shot was answered by a short squeal of pain.
“A minute later, the gardens lay silent. From the Pit, came a deep, hoarse93 Babel of swine-talk. At times, angry cries smote94 the air, and they would be answered by multitudinous gruntings. It occurred to me, that they were holding some kind of a council, perhaps to discuss the problem of entering the house. Also, I thought that they seemed much enraged95, probably by my successful shots.
“It occurred to me, that now would be a good time to make a final survey of our defences. This, I proceeded to do at once; visiting the whole of the basement again, and examining each of the doors. Luckily, they are all, like the back one, built of solid, iron-studded oak. Then, I went upstairs to the study. I was more anxious about this door. It is, palpably, of a more modern make than the others, and, though a stout96 piece of work, it has little of their ponderous97 strength.
“I must explain here, that there is a small, raised lawn on this side of the house, upon which this door opens — the windows of the study being barred on this account. All the other entrances — excepting the great gate-way which is never opened — are in the lower storey.
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