Summary
When Rainsford wakes it is late afteoon. Energized by his rest, he begins to search for the source of the pistol shots. Rainsford is perplexed by the fact that anyone would even be on the island, as it is such a remote place. He begins to explore the island by walking along the shoreline.
It isn’t long before he finds evidence of an animal disturbance. He surmises from crushed plants and a spent cartridge that the animal that was shot down must have been quite large. It is also clear to him from the number of shots that the animal had resisted its ultimate demise. He finds footprints, and follows the trail, eager to find their source before nightfall.
In the midst of the darkness Rainsford spots lights. At first he thinks that he must have found a village because there were so many lights. As he approaches he realizes that he has, in actuality, stumbled upon a large building. The chateau is located on the edge of a cliff. So unexpected was the sight before him that Rainsford actually thinks he is seeing a mirage.
Rainsford walks up to the front door and knocks. Rainsford finds himself face to face with an enormous, black-bearded man. The man had a revolver at his side,
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نویسنده: طاها حیدریان
تاريخ: چهارشنبه
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