human
Never could I forget, if life were prolonged, the awful sensations I experienced when the first shock of the earthquake was felt. I was alone, unable to move,--the terrific sound rang in my ears,--the groans of the dying, the shrieks of despair, reached even that remote spot,-- the walls and roof trembled and cracked,--pieces fell around and on me,--I was almost stifled by the dust; yet, utterly helpless, I resigned myself to my fate. Shock after shock occurred, yet still, to my surprise, the walls stood uninjured. I was reserved for more severe suffering.
gpt
Ah! thought Luis, as this account brought back the recollection of that dire event,