What to do next I could not tell. The hold was so intensely dark that I could not see my hand, however close I would hold it to my face. The white slip of paper could barely be discerned, and not even that when I looked at it directly; by turning the exterior18 portions of the retina toward it — that is to say, by surveying it slightly askance, I found that it became in some measure perceptible. Thus the gloom of my prison may be imagined, and the note of my friend, if indeed it were a note from him, seemed only likely to throw me into further trouble, by disquieting19 to no purpose my already enfeebled and agitated20 mind. In vain I revolved21 in my brain a multitude of absurd expedients22 for procuring23 light — such expedients precisely24 as a man in the perturbed25 sleep occasioned by opium26 would be apt to fall upon for a similar purpose — each and all of which appear by turns to the dreamer the most reasonable and the most preposterous27 of conceptions, just as the reasoning or imaginative faculties28 flicker29, alternately, one above the other. At last an idea occurred to me which seemed rational, and which gave me cause to wonder, very justly, that I had not entertained it before. I placed the slip of paper on the back of a book, and, collecting the fragments of the phosphorus matches which I had brought from the barrel, laid them together upon the paper. I then, with the palm of my hand, rubbed the whole over quickly, yet steadily30. A clear light diffused31 itself immediately throughout the whole surface; and had there been any writing upon it, I should not have experienced the least difficulty, I am sure, in reading it. Not a syllable32 was there, however — nothing but a dreary33 and unsatisfactory blank; the illumination died away in a few seconds, and my heart died away within me as it went.
I have before stated more than once that my intellect, for some period prior to this, had been in a condition nearly bordering on idiocy34. There were, to be sure, momentary35 intervals36 of perfect sanity37, and, now and then, even of energy; but these were few. It must be remembered that I had been, for many days certainly, inhaling38 the almost pestilential atmosphere of a close hold in a whaling vessel39, and for a long portion of that time but scantily40 supplied with water. For the last fourteen or fifteen hours I had none — nor had I slept during that time. Salt provisions of the most exciting kind had been my chief, and, indeed, since the loss of the mutton, my only supply of food, with the exception of the sea-biscuit; and these latter were utterly41 useless to me, as they were too dry and hard to be swallowed in the swollen42 and parched43 condition of my throat. I was now in a high state of fever, and in every respect exceedingly ill. This will account for the fact that many miserable44 hours of despondency elapsed after my last adventure with the phosphorus, before the thought suggested itself that I had examined only one side of the paper. I shall not attempt to describe my feelings of rage (for I believe I was more angry than any thing else) when the egregious45 oversight46 I had committed flashed suddenly upon my perception. The blunder itself would have been unimportant, had not my own folly47 and impetuosity rendered it otherwise — in my disappointment at not finding some words upon the slip, I had childishly torn it in pieces and thrown it away, it was impossible to say where.
From the worst part of this dilemma48 I was relieved by the sagacity of Tiger. Having got, after a long search, a small piece of the note, I put it to the dog’s nose, and endeavored to make him understand that he must bring me the rest of it. To my astonishment49, (for I had taught him none of the usual tricks for which his breed are famous,) he seemed to enter at once into my meaning, and, rummaging50 about for a few moments, soon found another considerable portion. Bringing me this, he paused awhile, and, rubbing his nose against my hand, appeared to be waiting for my approval of what he had done. I patted him on the head, when he immediately made off again. It was now some minutes before he came back — but when he did come, he brought with him a large slip, which proved to be all the paper missing — it having been torn, it seems, only into three pieces. Luckily, I had no trouble in finding what few fragments of the phosphorus were left — being guided by the indistinct glow one or two of the particles still emitted. My difficulties had taught me the necessity of caution, and I now took time to reflect upon what I was about to do. It was very probable, I considered, that some words were written upon that side of the paper which had not been examined — but which side was that? Fitting the pieces together gave me no clew in this respect, although it assured me that the words (if there were any) would be found all on one side, and connected in a proper manner, as written. There was the greater necessity of ascertaining52 the point in question beyond a doubt, as the phosphorus remaining would be altogether insufficient53 for a third attempt, should I fail in the one I was now about to make. I placed the paper on a book as before, and sat for some minutes thoughtfully revolving54 the matter over in my mind. At last I thought it barely possible that the written side might have some unevenness55 on its surface, which a delicate sense of feeling might enable me to detect. I determined56 to make the experiment and passed my finger very carefully over the side which first presented itself. Nothing, however, was perceptible, and I turned the paper, adjusting it on the book. I now again carried my forefinger57 cautiously along, when I was aware of an exceedingly slight, but still discernable glow, which followed as it proceeded. This, I knew, must arise from some very minute remaining particles of the phosphorus with which I had covered the paper in my previous attempt. The other, or under side, then, was that on which lay the writing, if writing there should finally prove to be. Again I turned the note, and went to work as I had previously done. Having rubbed in the phosphorus, a brilliancy ensued as before — but this time several lines of MS. in a large hand, and apparently58 in red ink, became distinctly visible. The glimmer, although sufficiently59 bright, was but momentary. Still, had I not been too greatly excited, there would have been ample time enough for me to peruse60 the whole three sentences before me — for I saw there were three. In my anxiety, however, to read all at once, I succeeded only in reading the seven concluding words, which thus appeared — “blood — your life depends upon lying close.”
Had I been able to ascertain51 the entire contents of the note-the full meaning of the admonition which my friend had thus attempted to convey, that admonition, even although it should have revealed a story of disaster the most unspeakable, could not, I am firmly convinced, have imbued61 my mind with one tithe62 of the harrowing and yet indefinable horror with which I was inspired by the fragmentary warning thus received. And “blood,” too, that word of all words — so rife63 at all times with mystery, and suffering, and terror — how trebly full of import did it now appear — how chilly64 and heavily (disjointed, as it thus was, from any foregoing words to qualify or render it distinct) did its vague syllables65 fall, amid the deep gloom of my prison, into the innermost recesses66 of my soul!
Augustus had, undoubtedly67, good reasons for wishing me to remain concealed68, and I formed a thousand surmises69 as to what they could be — but I could think of nothing affording a satisfactory solution of the mystery. just after returning from my last journey to the trap, and before my attention had been otherwise directed by the singular conduct of Tiger, I had come to the resolution of making myself heard at all events by those on board, or, if I could not succeed in this directly, of trying to cut my way through the orlop deck. The half certainty which I felt of being able to accomplish one of these two purposes in the last emergency, had given me courage (which I should not otherwise have had) to endure the evils of my situation. The few words I had been able to read, however, had cut me off from these final resources, and I now, for the first time, felt all the misery70 of my fate. In a paroxysm of despair I threw myself again upon the mattress71, where, for about the period of a day and night, I lay in a kind of stupor72, relieved only by momentary intervals of reason and recollection.
At length I once more arose, and busied myself in reflection upon the horrors which encompassed73 me. For another twenty-four hours it was barely possible that I might exist without water — for a longer time I could not do so. During the first portion of my imprisonment74 I had made free use of the cordials with which Augustus had supplied me, but they only served to excite fever, without in the least degree assuaging75 thirst. I had now only about a gill left, and this was of a species of strong peach liqueur at which my stomach revolted. The sausages were entirely consumed; of the ham nothing remained but a small piece of the skin; and all the biscuit, except a few fragments of one, had been eaten by Tiger. To add to my troubles, I found that my headache was increasing momentarily, and with it the species of delirium76 which had distressed77 me more or less since my first falling asleep. For some hours past it had been with the greatest difficulty I could breathe at all, and now each attempt at so doing was attended with the most depressing spasmodic action of the chest. But there was still another and very different source of disquietude, and one, indeed, whose harassing78 terrors had been the chief means of arousing me to exertion79 from my stupor on the mattress. It arose from the demeanor80 of the dog.
I first observed an alteration81 in his conduct while rubbing in the phosphorus on the paper in my last attempt. As I rubbed, he ran his nose against my hand with a slight snarl82; but I was too greatly excited at the time to pay much attention to the circumstance. Soon afterward83, it will be remembered, I threw myself on the mattress, and fell into a species of lethargy. Presently I became aware of a singular hissing84 sound close at my ears, and discovered it to proceed from Tiger, who was panting and wheezing85 in a state of the greatest apparent excitement, his eyeballs flashing fiercely through the gloom. I spoke86 to him, when he replied with a low growl87, and then remained quiet. Presently I relapsed into my stupor, from which I was again awakened88 in a similar manner. This was repeated three or four times, until finally his behaviour inspired me with so great a degree of fear, that I became fully4 aroused. He was now lying close by the door of the box, snarling89 fearfully, although in a kind of undertone, and grinding his teeth as if strongly convulsed. I had no doubt whatever that the want of water or the confined atmosphere of the hold had driven him mad, and I was at a loss what course to pursue. I could not endure the thought of killing90 him, yet it seemed absolutely necessary for my own safety. I could distinctly perceive his eyes fastened upon me with an expression of the most deadly animosity, and I expected every instant that he would attack me. At last I could endure my terrible situation no longer, and determined to make my way from the box at all hazards, and dispatch him, if his opposition91 should render it necessary for me to do so. To get out, I had to pass directly over his body, and he already seemed to anticipate my design — missing himself upon his fore5. legs (as I perceived by the altered position of his eyes), and displayed the whole of his white fangs92, which were easily discernible. I took the remains93 of the ham-skin, and the bottle containing the liqueur, and secured them about my person, together with a large carving-knife which Augustus had left me — then, folding my cloak around me as closely as possible, I made a movement toward the mouth of the box. No sooner did I do this, than the dog sprang with a loud growl toward my throat. The whole weight of his body struck me on the right shoulder, and I fell violently to the left, while the enraged94 animal passed entirely over me. I had fallen upon my knees, with my head buried among the blankets, and these protected me from a second furious assault, during which I felt the sharp teeth pressing vigorously upon the woollen which enveloped95 my neck — yet, luckily, without being able to penetrate96 all the folds. I was now beneath the dog, and a few moments would place me completely in his power. Despair gave me strength, and I rose boldly up, shaking him from me by main force, and dragging with me the blankets from the mattress. These I now threw over him, and before he could extricate97 himself, I had got through the door and closed it effectually against his pursuit. In this struggle, however, I had been forced to drop the morsel98 of ham-skin, and I now found my whole stock of provisions reduced to a single gill of liqueur, As this reflection crossed my mind, I felt myself actuated by one of those fits of perverseness99 which might be supposed to influence a spoiled child in similar circumstances, and, raising the bottle to my lips, I drained it to the last drop, and dashed it furiously upon the floor.
Scarcely had the echo of the crash died away, when I heard my name pronounced in an eager but subdued100 voice, issuing from the direction of the steerage. So unexpected was anything of the kind, and so intense was the emotion excited within me by the sound, that I endeavoured in vain to reply. My powers of speech totally failed, and in an agony of terror lest my friend should conclude me dead, and return without attempting to reach me, I stood up between the crates101 near the door of the box, trembling convulsively, and gasping102 and struggling for utterance103. Had a thousand words depended upon a syllable, I could not have spoken it. There was a slight movement now audible among the lumber104 somewhere forward of my station. The sound presently grew less distinct, then again less so, and still less. Shall I ever forget my feelings at this moment? He was going — my friend, my companion, from whom I had a right to expect so much — he was going — he would abandon me — he was gone! He would leave me to perish miserably105, to expire in the most horrible and loathesome of dungeons106 — and one word, one little syllable, would save me — yet that single syllable I could not utter! I felt, I am sure, more than ten thousand times the agonies of death itself. My brain reeled, and I fell, deadly sick, against the end of the box.
As I fell the carving-knife was shaken out from the waist-band of my pantaloons, and dropped with a rattling107 sound to the floor. Never did any strain of the richest melody come so sweetly to my ears! With the intensest anxiety I listened to ascertain the effect of the noise upon Augustus — for I knew that the person who called my name could be no one but himself. All was silent for some moments. At length I again heard the word “Arthur!” repeated in a low tone, and one full of hesitation108. Reviving hope loosened at once my powers of speech, and I now screamed at the top of my voice, “Augustus! oh, Augustus!” “Hush! for God’s sake be silent!” he replied, in a voice trembling with agitation109; “I will be with you immediately — as soon as I can make my way through the hold.” For a long time I heard him moving among the lumber, and every moment seemed to me an age. At length I felt his hand upon my shoulder, and he placed, at the same moment, a bottle of water to my lips. Those only who have been suddenly redeemed110 from the jaws111 of the tomb, or who have known the insufferable torments112 of thirst under circumstances as aggravated113 as those which encompassed me in my dreary prison, can form any idea of the unutterable transports which that one long draught114 of the richest of all physical luxuries afforded.
When I had in some degree satisfied my thirst, Augustus produced from his pocket three or four boiled potatoes, which I devoured with the greatest avidity. He had brought with him a light in a dark lantern, and the grateful rays afforded me scarcely less comfort than the food and drink. But I was impatient to learn the cause of his protracted115 absence, and he proceeded to recount what had happened on board during my incarceration116.
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91 opposition | |
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98 morsel | |
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99 perverseness | |
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101 crates | |
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103 utterance | |
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104 lumber | |
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111 jaws | |
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114 draught | |
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