In the darkness he saw visions of a thousand-tongued fear that would babble at his back and cause him to flee, while others were going coolly about t… - Stephen Crane

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In the darkness he saw visions of a thousand-tongued fear that would babble at his back and cause him to flee, while others were going coolly about their country’s business. He admitted that he would not be able to cope with this monster. He felt that every nerve in his body would be an ear to hear the voices, while other men would remain stolid and deaf.