I was afraid, with such an oppressive fear.

I tried--oh, how I tried! I struggled, and how badly I felt!" and she shuddered at the very recollection.
"There seemed to be a wall," she resumed, "a narrow wall in the way and I couldn't get over it.

As often as I tried, I fell.

And then I seemed to be pursued by some kind of animal, half bull, half snake.

I ran.