I went into the army--it was expected of noblemen's sons--and for a time commanded a division of Cossack cavalry, but my real interest was always the hunt. Rainsford remembered the shots. I drink to a foeman worthy of my steel - at last." \"Follow Ivan, if you please, Mr. Rainsford,\" said the general.\"I was about to have my dinner when you came. "That Cape buffalo is the largest I ever saw. This is a grisly joke. Why should I not usemy gift? Ivan walks in with Rainsfords modest equipment for his time as prey as he exits the dining area. They can crush a ship as easily as I crush this nut." "The Most Dangerous Game" on the Plot Diagram Setting: Ship-Trap Island Protagonist: Rainsford Antagonist: Zaroff Rainsford escapes from Zaroff. He wasdeliciously tired, he said to himself, as he locked himself in.There was a little moonlight, so, before turning on his light, hewent to the window and looked down at the courtyard. Now you want clothes, food, rest. This is really an inspiration. As soon as I re-covered I started for the Amazon to hunt jaguars, for I hadheard they were unusually cunning. I suggest, too, that you avoid the big swamp in the southeast corner of the island. Rainsfords finding a chateau on an island in the Caribbean again adds to the islands mystery. You need a good, restful night's sleep. General Zaroff had an exceedingly good dinner in his greatpaneled dining hall that evening. Zaroffs being a zealous hunter makes him an especially dangerous foe for Rainsford. I shall not follow till dusk. I went into the armyit was expected of noblemen's sonsand for a time commanded a division of Cossack cavalry, but my real interest was always the hunt. ", "I hope," said Rainsford, "that you will excuse me tonight, General Zaroff. He sought to throw open the door; it would not open. He looks re-sourcefulWell, good night, Mr. Rainsford; I hope you have agood night's rest.\" The bed was good, and the pajamas of the softest silk, and hewas tired in every fiber of his being, but nevertheless Rainsfordcould not quiet his brain with the opiate of sleep. Straining his eyes, he saw the lean figure of Gen-eral Zaroff; just ahead of him Rainsford made out another 21 All he knew was that he was safe from his enemy, the sea, and that utter weariness was on him. He gave nosign that he understood Rainsford's words, or that he had evenheard them. He wrestled himself out of his clothes and shouted with allhis power. My whole life has been one prolonged hunt. He filled Rainsford's glass with venerable Chablis from a dusty bottle. The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him." Very deliberately he blew a smoke ring into the air; then he turned his back on the tree and walked carelessly away, back along the trail he had come. The word and its negative connotations contribute to the disturbing atmosphere of the scene between Zaroff and Rainsford. Very good story! Rainsford's impulse was to hurl himself down like a panther, but he saw that the general's right hand held something metallica small automatic pistol. In the narrative, a big-game hunter from New York City drowns after falling from a yacht and swims to what appears to be an uninhabited island in the Caribbean. ", "Why should I not be serious? Some wounded thingby the evidence, a large animalhadthrashed about in the underbrush; the jungle weeds werecrushed down and the moss was lacerated; one patch of weedswas stained crimson. \"You don't mean\" cried Rainsford. Rainsford forced himself on toward that gap. We are well off the beaten track, you know. He slid down the tree. Downa watercourse, not a quarter of a mile away, he could see thebush moving. 7 It would be impossible for me to tell you how many animals I have killed. See you at breakfast.\" \"Right. Where there are men, there is food," he thought. "I had no wish to go to pieces," he said. \"My dear fellow,\" said the general, \"have I not told you I al-ways mean what I say about hunting? "Not for the jaguar. Hisroom was high up in one of the towers. I must keep my nerve,\" he saidthrough tight teeth. Theother will sleep in this very excellent bed. . Poor specimens and more accustomed to the deck than to the jungle." The general could follow a trail through the woods at night; he could follow an extremely difficult trail; he must have uncanny powers; only by the merest chance had the Cossack failed to see his quarry. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. We are well off thebeaten track, you know. Night found him leg-weary, with hands and face lashed by the branches, on athickly wooded ridge. They'refrom the Spanish bark San Lucar that had the bad luck to goon the rocks out there. \"That's odd. The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Publication date 1924-01-19 Topics education Collection opensource Language English An adapted, clean version of The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell for use in classrooms. Required fields are marked *. Every day I hunt, and I never grow bored now, for Ihave a quarry with which I can match my wits.\" Rainsford's bewilderment showed in his face. "Sorry you can't go with me tonight," called the general. "We will have some capital hunting, you and I," said the general. I loved Lazarus; he was the finest hound in my pack.Well, I must beg you to excuse me now. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Throwing off his sack of food, Rainsford took his knife from its sheath and began to work with all his energy. As soon as I recovered I started for the Amazon to hunt jaguars, for I had heard they were unusually cunning. . I have about a dozen pupils down there now. The hunter shook his head several times, as if he were puzzled. Rainsford's eyes saw only blackness, and then, as the general pressed a button, far out to sea Rainsford saw the flash of lights. Many noble Russians lost everything. Employing a metaphor, Zaroff calls his hunting Rainsford and Rainsfords trying to elude him outdoor chess. Discounting the deadly nature of Zaroffs game, it is similar to chess in that a player must think carefully, plan a strategy, and anticipate an opponents moves in order to counter them. z M&*hM^eun!_g!43#4N5$=nS^^A9Sosvei0Srq}$nwMU/Ol-7+` j^x`nIT3HsM =fnt$-4uLPSGs90!jdoTJ)^ 0 Q# The pent-up air burst hotly from Rainsford's lungs. Ivans trouble being replaced and the question of whether Rainsford perished in his dive prevent Zaroff from finding peace of mind while he puffs on a pipe by his fireplace. About the hall were mounted heads of many animalslions, tigers, elephants, moose, bears; larger or more perfect specimens Rainsford had never seen. The deplorable part of it was that Lazarus followed him. He staggered, but he did not fall; nor did he drop his revolver. "I will not hunt. At ten he went up to his bedroom. Chablis is a dry white wine made in eastern France. \"I shall be most glad to have your society.\" \"But what game\" began Rainsford. The general was play-ing with him! "But, my dear fellow," the general protested, "you've only just come. Sleep had given him new vigor; a sharp hunger was picking at him. The door opened thenopened as suddenlyas if it were on a springand Rainsford stood blinking in theriver of glaring gold light that poured out. \"No animal had a chance with me any more. He lived a year in a minute. Whitney goes to bed after talking about how they are the hunters rather than the hunted, and Rainsford hears gunshots. wL4&$G84+:*jCh6yCXF}XdE4=t}$a-/I76}}164^mU~?h%m6>[\T\My:V!!lwpn LVweNn]73!49N6g?-r5xNnAj/2*4H@byOeEj_hJnUx*JC~'ugy4OLEq+`}KtdO'D8PP92-dQ5*|4h-@XOGkCV,u8zP(4tPuuJ^HR. That was suicide. ", Rainsford shook his head. Who cares how a jaguar feels?". Don't pay any attention to losers who are think they are going to die because they have to read 30 pages of anything. Ithink I may say, in all modesty, that I have done a rare thing. On a ridge Rainsford climbed a tree. The bed was good, and the pajamas of the softest silk, and he was tired in every fiber of his being, but nevertheless Rainsford could not quiet his brain with the opiate of sleep. Rainsford did not want to believe what his reason told him was true, but the truth was as evident as the sun that had by now pushed through the morning mists. My whole life has been one prolonged hunt. This is really an inspira-tion. . So intent was the Cossack on his stalk-ing that he was upon the thing Rainsford had made before hesaw it. They get into splendid physic-al condition. \"Fractured myskull. Ivan once had the honorof serving as official knouter to the Great White Czar, and hehas his own ideas of sport. Zaroff congratulates him on winning the game, but Rainsford chooses to engage him in combat, claiming that the original hunt is still ongoing and that he is still a beast-at-bay. I needed a new animal. \"They arelet out at seven every night. A very inferior lot, I regret to say. ", "Swam," said Rainsford. Me He madea hunter. \" asked Rainsford. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. He thought he heard steps within; the door remained closed. So I bought this island built this house, and here I do myhunting. There are no reviews yet. 2023 Advertical Media LLC. The cat was coming again to play with the mouse. The general chuckled. xbbRb`b``` ( There is no greater bore than perfection.\" The general lit a fresh cigarette. If I find him \"the general smiled\"he loses.\" \"Suppose he refuses to be hunted?\" \"Oh,\" said the general, \"I give him his option, of course. The dining room to which Ivan conducted him was in many ways remarkable. I was lying in my tent with a splitting headache onenight when a terrible thought pushed its way into my mind.Hunting was beginning to bore me! %48N&()Q9at.zXE^ 0?E5aAtAQ=a%_]?=0H72;"8 Z{oy2{6&s?p43gfks You'llwant to start, no doubt. General Zaroff did not appear until luncheon. I'm really not feeling well.". astonishment that all the lights were in one enormous building--a lofty . When I shot some of his prize tur-keys with it, he did not punish me; he complimented me on mymarksmanship. They can reason, after a fashion. "I'll cheerfully acknowledge myself defeat if I do not find you by midnight of the third day," said General Zaroff. He thought he heard steps within; thedoor remained closed. It was an empty cartridge. Do you think the champagne has suffered from its long ocean trip?". He made a straight trail that offered no problems at all. The first thingRainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man Rainsford hadever seena gigantic creature, solidly made and black beardedto the waist. 0000000516 00000 n Three hundred yards from his hiding place hestopped where a huge dead tree leaned precariously on a smal-ler, living one. It's like finding a snuffbox in a limousine. Rainsford. 0000001921 00000 n Then a businesslike air animated him. the general inquired solicitously. Are there any good books with split perspectives? I think, Mr. Rainsford, I'll see what you can do against my whole pack. Be a realist. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage. When I shot some of his prize turkeys with it, he did not punish me; he complimented me on my marksmanship. Heleaped upon the rail and balanced himself there, to get greater 4 If any way it violates the law or has any issues, then kindly mail us at biggbuddy21@gmail.com to request the removal of the link. \"They were no match at all for a hunter with hiswits about him, and a high-powered rifle. Over time, gargoyles inspired many myths and legends, such as the belief that they ward off evil spirits or the belief that they themselves are evil, demonic beings. \"Here in my preserve on this is-land,\" he said in the same slow tone, \"I hunt more dangerousgame.\" 9 His eyes, too, were black and very bright. He tried to wrench it back, but the muck sucked viciously at his foot as if it were a giant leech. He was solicitous about the state of Rainsford's health. \"Nerve, nerve, nerve!\" he panted, as he dashed along. He lay, eyeswide open. Luckily, you and I are hunters. You shall have them. Now, mine is an analytical mind, Mr.Rainsford. Rainsford, with an effort, held histongue in check. All I could get out of him was 'This place has an evil name among seafaring men, sir.' hunt (lines 422-432)? "Perhaps the jaguar does," observed Whitney. A big tree with a thick trunk and outspread branches was near by, and, taking care to leave not the slightest mark, he climbed up into the crotch, and, stretching out on one of the broad limbs, after a fashion, rested. ___ Rainsford and Whitney talk about "Ship Trap Island." ___ Rainsford kills General Zaroff. If somehow you haven't read it, do so now. Rainsford went back to the bed and lay down. Zaroff returns home for the evening after being mildly injured by this device, but not before shouting his gratitude for the trap. But I shall be back. Last night I detected traces of my oldcomplaint.\" To Rainsford's questioning glance the general said, \"Ennui.Boredom.\" Then, taking a second helping of crpes Suzette, the generalexplained: \"The hunting was not good last night. Veuve Cliquot is a fine French Champagne that dates back to the 1800s and was favored by European and Russian royalty and upper classes. He could stay where he was and wait. down like a panther, but he saw that the general's right handheld something metallica small automatic pistol. Me He made a hunter. Crpes Suzette is a dessert created in Paris in 1895 and first served to the Prince of Wales. Crimson is a deep red color. Didn't you notice that the crew's nerves seemed a bit jumpy today? It was the baying of a pack of hounds. He saw the dead blackeyes of the general on him, studying him. \"No, general,\" he said. For a moment he stood there, thinking. Thefear of pain and the fear of death.\" \"Nonsense,\" laughed Rainsford. The Most Dangerous Game Find two lines, one at the beginning and one at the end, that shows the change in Rainsford. Ivan laid out an evening suit, and Rainsford, as he put iton, noticed that it came from a London tailor who ordinarilycut and sewed for none below the rank of duke. \"Not for the jaguar.\" \"Don't talk rot, Whitney,\" said Rainsford. There, a Russian aristocrat pursues him. ", "Don't talk rot, Whitney," said Rainsford. He let it fall, and it startled him withits booming loudness. But sometimes I think sailors have an extra sense that tells them when they are in danger. When Rainsford understands what Zaroff is saying, he is appalled and believes Zaroff cant be serious. It seemed toRainsford that the general was coming with unusual swiftness;he was not feeling his way along, foot by foot. The softness of the earth had given him an idea. Rest brought him new confidence and almost a feelingof security. web pages startxref Great sport, hunting.". This is a most-restful spot.". I went in-to the armyit was expected of noblemen's sonsand for atime commanded a division of Cossack cavalry, but my real in-terest was always the hunt. "Ivan," he said to Rainsford, "will supply you with hunting clothes, food, a knife. Then it wasthat Rainsford knew the full meaning of terror. - including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Then Rainsford saw the man's free hand go to his forehead in a military salute, and he saw him click his heels together and stand at attention. The ground grew softer under his moccasins; the vegetation grew ranker, denser; insects bit him savagely. Connell has Rainsford see the General with "a small automatic pistol", then when the General avoids the deadfall he doesn't lose his revolver. They pointed along the cliff in the direction he had been going. \"One superstitious sailor can taint the whole ship's companywith his fear.\" \"Maybe. His first thought made him feel sick and numb. \"My dear fellow,\" said the general, \"there is one that can.\" \"But you can't mean\" gasped Rainsford. It would be impossible for me to tell you how many animals I have killed. Great sport, hunting.\" \"The best sport in the world,\" agreed Rainsford. The man's only answer was to raise with his thumb the hammer of his revolver. Those fishy blue eyes held a look I never saw there before. After he was overthrown in the Russian Revolution, a civil war erupted in Russia; those who supported Czar Nicholas and the Russian monarchy formed what was termed the White army and unsuccessfully fought the revolutionary Red army. The deep red stain on the weeds implies that they have been stained by blood. "The old charts call it `Ship-Trap Island,"' Whitney replied." A suggestive name, isn't it? again. The writer has to really be bad who can fail to write a good story based on this plot. One foolish fellow tried it. mine. Think and Grow Rich PDF Download [January 2022], Fortnite APK Download for Android (January 2023), Clash of Clans APK Download for Android (January 2023), Minecraft APK Download For Android (January 2023). \"As you wish, my friend,\" he said. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The huge dead tree could fall at any moment, endangering Rainsford, as the sound would give away his location. "Can't see it," remarked Rainsford, trying to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht. He shinned excitedly up a tree and looked back. For some minutes he stood regarding theblue-green expanse of water. He stepped back from the quicksand a dozen feet or so and, like some huge prehistoric beaver, he began to dig. The Cape buffalo is not the most dangerous biggame.\" He sipped his wine. You see, I read all books on hunting pub-lished in English, French, and Russian. His face was set and he forced the machinery of his mind to function. The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. ", The general smiled. I suppose the first three shots I heard was when the hunter flushed his quarry and wounded it. Amenities refers to things that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. \"I'm no robber. \"I've read your book about hunting snow leopards in Tibet,you see,\" explained the man. "Don't be alarmed," said Rainsford, with a smile which he hoped was disarming. 0000001228 00000 n Why had the general smiled? He executed a series of intricate loops; he doubled on his trail again and again, recalling all the lore of the fox hunt, and all the dodges of the fox. I shall be back.\" When the general, nursing his bruised shoulder, had gone,Rainsford took up his flight again. You can imagine my feelings, Mr.Rainsford. Rainsford. Out of the snarl of beard two small eyes regarded Rainsford. When I was only fiveyears old he gave me a little gun, specially made in Moscow forme, to shoot sparrows with. He had to stop to get his breath. Doubtless that is why I enjoy the problems of the chase. Outdoor chess! "I'm Sanger Rainsford of New York," Rainsford began again. ", "Nonsense," laughed Rainsford. I am strong. Then he said to me, very gravely, 'Don't you feel anything? He was in a picture with a frame of water, and his operations, clearly, must take place within that frame. Your woodcraft against mine. It's clear Collection 1whites, mongrelsa thoroughbred horse or hound is worthgeneral pressed a button, far out to sea Rainsford saw the flashHow does Zaroff find men to that Rainsford and Zaroff dis- more than a score of them." of lights. "Oh," said the general, "in that case. See you at breakfast.". I eventually had to use the dogs.". An unbroken front ofsnarled and ragged jungle fringed the shore. When the general and his pack reached the place by the sea, the Cossack stopped. He stood there, rubbing hisinjured shoulder, and Rainsford, with fear again gripping hisheart, heard the general's mocking laugh ring through thejungle. The Most Dangerous Game Performance Task Option #3: MAP of SHIP TRAP ISLAND You are a cartographer (map maker), and since the discovery of Ship Trap Island, National Geographic has Bleak darkness was blacking out the sea and jungle when Rainsford sighted the lights. Books Guidance does not own books pdf, neither created nor scanned. "I'm going to smoke another pipe up on the afterdeck. 10 He lay, eyes wide open. The night is described once again, this time with a simile that uses like in comparing the night to moist black velvet. The simile emphasizes the storys warm, humid tropical setting. He looked about him, almost cheerfully. very edge of the cliffs. Why had thegeneral smiled? Ever nearer drew the hounds. "How extraordinarily droll you are!" A very inferior lot, I regret to say. Put the following events from "The Most Dangerous Game" in order by placing the numbers 1-10 on each line. ", "Hunting? Rainsford,crouching there, could not see the general, nor could he seethe pit. Bizarre means very strange or unusual. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); American author and journalist Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893November 22, 1949) was born in the United States. The fox is caught and killed, but the cat escapes. ", "What have you imported, general?" On a ridge Rainsford climbed a tree. I give him three hours' start. Atthe great table the general was sitting, alone. There was a chance thathis cries could be heard by someone aboard the yacht, but thatchance was slender and grew more slender as the yacht racedon. Your strength and stamina against mine. .". ___ General Zaroff tells Rainsford that hunting has gotten boring. It sent ashudder of cold horror through his whole being. "Not in the least," declared Rainsford. "Ah, indeed?" It was in Africa that the Cape buffalo hit me and laid me up for six months. "You'll find this game worth playing," the general said enthusiastically." He was a tall man past middle age, for his hair was a vivid white; but his thick eyebrows and pointed military mustache were as black as the night from which Rainsford had come. Dense jungle came down to the very edge of the cliffs. Rainsford creates a complex forest track during his head start before ascending a tree. 0000001460 00000 n Skilled horsemen and fierce warriors often known for their brutality, many Cossacks fought in the armies of Russian czars. I have hunted every kind of game in every land. I drink to a foeman worthy of my steelat last.\" The gen-eral raised his glass, but Rainsford sat staring at him. Again Rainsford lifted the heavy knock-er, and let it fall. \"As for me,\" sighed the general, \"I do not feel so well. He came upon them as he turned a crook in the coast line; and his first thought was that be had come upon a village, for there were many lights. Great Guns, General Zaroff, what you speak of ismurder.\" The general laughed with entire good nature. One of several works that became part of the public domain in the US in 2020 was The Most Dangerous Game pdf.. ", Then, taking a second helping of crpes Suzette, the general explained: "The hunting was not good last night. He stood there, rubbing his injured shoulder, and Rainsford, with fear again gripping his heart, heard the general's mocking laugh ring through the jungle. Thatwas postponing the inevitable. At breakfast, Zaroff makes the offer to take Rainsford along with him on his next trip since he is excited to be hunting with yet another accomplished hunter. The sensuous drowsiness of the night was onhim.\" It's so dark,\" he thought, \"that I could sleep without clos-ing my eyes; the night would be my eyelids\" An abrupt sound startled him. One almost did win. But it's gotten into sailor lore, somehow. My name is Sanger Rainsford of New York City.". Who cares how a jaguar feels?\" \"Perhaps the jaguar does,\" observed Whitney. Those fishy blue eyes helda look I never saw there before. "You've good eyes," said Whitney, with a laugh," and I've seen you pick off a moose moving in the brown fall bush at four hundred yards, but even you can't see four miles or so through a moonless Caribbean night. Half apologetically GeneralZaroff said, \"We do our best to preserve the amenities of civil-ization here. \"A new animal? A sloop is a small sailboat. In context, Great White Czar most likely alludes to Czar Nicholas. "I found it quicker than walking through the jungle. The Most Dangerous Game By Richard Connell "OFF THERE to the right--somewhere--is a large island," said Whitney." It's rather a mystery--" "What island is it?" Rainsford asked. Once the hunting game begins between Zaroff and Rainsford, many instances of suspense drive the plot to its conclusion. One of the most well-known American short story authors of his day was Connell. How can I rekindle my passion for reading. The passage is an allusion to Aesops fable The Fox and the Cat, a tale in which a fox and a cat try to elude hunters who are pursuing them. Three feet from the pit a man was standing, with an electric torch in his hand. He was a very rich man with a quarter of a million acres in the Crimea, and he was an ardent sportsman. Another man was com-ing down the broad marble steps, an erect, slender man inevening clothes. \"How in God's name didyou get here?\" \"Swam,\" said Rainsford. You are proving interesting, Mr. Rainsford. He knew his pursuer was coming; he heard the padding sound of feet on the soft earth, and the night breeze brought him the perfume of the general's cigarette. The lights fromthe windows sent a flickering illumination that made grotesque 14 ", "They were a bit strange, now you mention it. It had become too easy. The ground grewsofter under his moccasins; the vegetation grew ranker, dens-er; insects bit him savagely. He had to stop to get his breath. He did not recognize the animal that made the sound; he didnot try to; with fresh vitality he swam toward the sound. Gasping, his hands raw, hereached a flat place at the top. "My dear fellow," said the general, "have I not told you I always mean what I say about hunting? I have to stock theisland.\" \"What have you imported, general?\" Rainsford asked.\"Tigers?\" The general smiled. Your woodcraft against 16 "I'll agree to nothing of the kind," said Rainsford. _< But I wish it was longer however the author wrote a short story. "Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede, who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light. "Mirage," thought Rainsford. Will you have another glass of Chablis, Mr. on the Internet. Isuggest you wear moccasins; they leave a poorer trail. Gq9AT5Td\M2. Good night, Whitney.\" There was no sound in the night as Rainsford sat there butthe muffled throb of the engine that drove the yacht swiftlythrough the darkness, and the swish and ripple of the wash ofthe propeller. Then be sat down, took a drink of brandy from a silver flask, lit a cigarette, and hummed a bit from Madame Butterfly. They can crush a ship as eas-ily as I crush this nut.\" He dropped a walnut on the hardwoodfloor and brought his heel grinding down on it. \"That is why I use them. He was finding the general a most thoughtful and affable host, a true cosmopolite. Sleep had given him newvigor; a sharp hunger was picking at him. But there was one small trait of the general's that made Rainsford uncomfortable. Boredom. The pit grew deeper; when it was above his shoulders, he climbed out and from some hard saplings cut stakes and sharpened them to a fine point. hb```b eax %yK+ :lgXV1*00LT"= C~HB02?13`.Lnw0)3> V/xr5``P7E ! \"We will have some capital hunting, you and I,\" said the gen-eral. Zaroffs drinking Veuve Cliquot suggests that he still identifies with the aristocracy, which is consistent with his sense of superiority. "Rainsford!" Gasping, his hands raw, he reached a flat place at the top. You'll find that my clothes will fit you, I think.". This description of Zaroff is eerie and creates an image of a devil. I always' take a siestaafter lunch. \"This hot weather is makingyou soft, Whitney. By manymethods he tried to put himself to sleep. I killed my first bear in the Caucasus when Iwas ten. "I'll give him a trail to follow," muttered Rainsford, and he struck off from the rude path he had been following into the trackless wilderness. You'll want to start, no doubt. But Ivan was not. An evil place can, so to speak, broadcast vibrations of evil. A suggestive name, isn't it? Then he ran for his life. Luckily for me I, too, have hunted in Malacca. If I find him "the general smiled" he loses. \"It came to me as an inspiration what I must do,\" the generalwent on. The general's eyes had left theground and were traveling inch by inch up the tree. Where thereare men, there is food,\" he thought. The ellipses before the passage and the change in verb tense in the passage indicate that some time has passed since Rainsford and Zaroff prepared to do battle in Zaroffs bedroom. It suggests the mood or atmosphere that will be developed in the story. trailer There, weaving in and out in the patternof shadow, were black, noiseless forms; the hounds heard himat the window and looked up, expectantly, with their greeneyes. For a seemingly endless time he fought the sea. Notmany men know how to make a Malay mancatcher. Some superstition\" \"Can't see it,\" remarked Rainsford, trying to peer throughthe dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thickwarm blackness in upon the yacht. The sea was as flat as a plate-glasswindow. \"You've done well, Rainsford,\" the voice of the general called.\"Your Burmese tiger pit has claimed one of my best dogs.Again you score. "I wish to go today," said Rainsford. Rainsford had fought his way through the bush for two hours. end, he had plunged along, spurred on by the sharp rowers ofsomething very like panic. Bleak darkness was blacking out the sea and jungle when Rainsford sighted the lights.