 In one of these pauses borne in the wind faintly, as if from very far away, he heard a sound of knocking, just knocking on wood. He noticed that the wind had lulled suddenly. His heart started beating tumultuously because in himself he carried the impression...  Within the Tides: Tales - Page 211by Joseph Conrad - 1916 - 298 pagesFull view - About this book
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...and he could have touched the wall with his hand. It was no doubt a posada and some other traveler was trying for admittance. He heard again the sound of cautious knocking. whereupon the person outside leaped with a stifled cry away into the night. An exclamation of surprise... | |
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