21. The following passage exemplifies my writing style: point)
"A succession of loud and shrill screams, bursting suddenly from the throat of the chained
form, seemed to thrust me violenty back. For a brief moment I hesitatedI trembled.
Unsheathing my rapier, I began to grope with it about the recess; but the thought of an instant
reassured me. I placed my hand upon the solid fabric of the catacombs, and felt satisfied. I
reapproached the wall, I replied to the yells of him who clamoured. I re-echocd I aided
surpassed them in volume and in strength. I did this, and the clamourer grew still."