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SENT He PP fancied VVD even RB then RB that IN the DT cooling NN of IN the DT body NN might MD account VV for IN this DT , , but CC what WP disturbed JJ that IN idea NN was VBD the DT fact NN that IN the DT ash NN was VBD falling VVG only RB from IN the DT end NN of IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT And CC then RB he PP perceived VVD that IN , , very RB slowly RB , , the DT circular JJ top NN of IN the DT cylinder NN was VBD rotating VVG on IN its PP$ body NN . SENT It PP was VBD such JJ a DT gradual JJ movement NN that IN he PP discovered VVD it PP only RB through IN noticing VVG that IN a DT black JJ mark NN that WDT had VHD been VBN near IN him PP five CD minutes NNS ago RB was VBD now RB at IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT circumference NN . SENT Even RB then RB he PP scarcely RB understood VVD what WP this DT indicated JJ , , until IN he PP heard VVD a DT muffled VVN grating NN sound NN and CC saw VVD the DT black JJ mark NN jerk NN forward RB an DT inch NN or CC so RB . SENT Then RB the DT thing NN came VVD upon IN him PP in IN a DT flash NN . SENT The DT cylinder NN was VBD artificial JJ hollow JJ with IN an DT end NN that WDT screwed VVD out RP . SENT Something NN within IN the DT cylinder NN was VBD unscrewing VVG the DT top NN . SENT Good JJ heavens NNS . SENT said VVD Ogilvy NP . SENT There's RB a DT man NN in IN it PP men NNS in IN it PP . SENT Half NN roasted VVD to TO death NN . SENT Trying VVG to TO escape VV . SENT At IN once RB , , with IN a DT quick JJ mental JJ leap NN , , he PP linked VVD the DT Thing NN with IN the DT flash NN upon IN Mars NP . SENT The DT thought NN of IN the DT confined VVN creature NN was VBD so RB dreadful JJ to TO him PP that IN he PP forgot VVD the DT heat NN and CC went VVD forward RB to TO the DT cylinder NN to TO help VV turn NN . SENT But CC luckily RB the DT dull JJ radiation NN arrested VVD him PP before IN he PP could MD burn VV his PP$ hands NNS on IN the DT still RB glowing JJ metal NN . SENT At IN that IN he PP stood VVD irresolute JJ for IN a DT moment NN , , then RB turned VVN , , scrambled VVD out RP of IN the DT pit NN , , and CC set VVD off RP running VVG wildly RB into IN Woking NP . SENT The DT time NN then RB must MD have VH been VBN somewhere RB about IN six CD o'clock RB . SENT He PP met VVD a DT waggoner NN and CC tried VVD to TO make VV him PP understand VV , , but CC the DT tale NN he PP told VVD and CC his PP$ appearance NN were VBD so RB wild JJ his PP$ hat NN had VHD fallen VVN off RP in IN the DT pit NN that IN the DT man NN simply RB drove VVD on RP . SENT He PP was VBD equally RB unsuccessful JJ with IN the DT potman NN who WP was VBD just RB unlocking VVG the DT doors NNS of IN the DT public JJ house NN by IN Horsell NP Bridge NP . SENT The DT fellow NN thought VVD he PP was VBD a DT lunatic NN at IN large JJ and CC made VVD an DT unsuccessful JJ attempt NN to TO shut VV him PP into IN the DT taproom NN . SENT That DT sobered VVD him PP a DT little JJ . SENT and CC when WRB he PP saw VVD Henderson NP , , the DT London NP journalist NN , , in IN his PP$ garden NN , , he PP called VVD over IN the DT palings NNS and CC made VVD himself PP understood VVD . SENT Henderson NP , , he PP called VVD , , you PP saw VVD that IN shooting VVG star JJ last JJ night NN . SENT Well UH . SENT said VVD Henderson NP . SENT It's NNS out RB on IN Horsell NP Common NP now RB . SENT Good JJ Lord NP . SENT said VVD Henderson NP . SENT Fallen VVN meteorite NN . SENT That's NNS good JJ . SENT But CC it's NNS something NN more JJR than IN a DT meteorite NN . SENT It's NP a DT cylinder NN an DT artificial JJ cylinder NN , , man NN . SENT And CC there's RB something NN inside RB . SENT Henderson NP stood VVD up RP with IN his PP$ spade NN in IN his PP$ hand NN . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT He PP was VBD deaf JJ in IN one CD ear NN . SENT Ogilvy NP told VVD him PP all RB that IN he PP had VHD seen VVN . SENT Henderson NP was VBD a DT minute NN or CC so RB taking VVG it PP in RP . SENT Then RB he PP dropped VVD his PP$ spade NN , , snatched VVD up RP his PP$ jacket NN , , and CC came VVD out RP into IN the DT road NN . SENT The DT two CD men NNS hurried VVN back RB at IN once RB to TO the DT common JJ , , and CC found VVD the DT cylinder NN still RB lying VVG in IN the DT same JJ position NN . SENT But CC now RB the DT sounds NNS inside RB had VHD ceased VVN , , and CC a DT thin JJ circle NN of IN bright JJ metal NN showed VVD between IN the DT top NN and CC the DT body NN of IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT Air NP was VBD either RB entering VVG or CC escaping VVG at IN the DT rim NN with IN a DT thin JJ , , sizzling JJ sound NN . SENT They PP listened VVD , , rapped VVN on IN the DT scaly JJ burnt JJ metal NN with IN a DT stick NN , , and CC , , meeting VVG with IN no DT response NN , , they PP both CC concluded VVD the DT man NN or CC men NNS inside RB must MD be VB insensible JJ or CC dead JJ . SENT Of IN course NN the DT two CD were VBD quite RB unable JJ to TO do VV anything NN . SENT They PP shouted VVD consolation NN and CC promises NNS , , and CC went VVD off RP back RB to TO the DT town NN again RB to TO get VV help NN . SENT One PP can MD imagine VV them PP , , covered VVN with IN sand NN , , excited VVN and CC disordered VVN , , running VVG up RP the DT little JJ street NN in IN the DT bright JJ sunlight NN just RB as IN the DT shop NN folks NNS were VBD taking VVG down RP their PP$ shutters NNS and CC people NNS were VBD opening VVG their PP$ bedroom NN windows NNS . SENT Henderson NP went VVD into IN the DT railway NN station NN at IN once RB , , in IN order NN to TO telegraph NN the DT news NN to TO London NP . SENT The DT newspaper NN articles NNS had VHD prepared VVN men's JJ minds NNS for IN the DT reception NN of IN the DT idea NN . SENT By IN eight CD o'clock RB a DT number NN of IN boys NNS and CC unemployed JJ men NNS had VHD already RB started VVN for IN the DT common JJ to TO see VV the DT dead JJ men NNS from IN Mars NP . SENT That DT was VBD the DT form NN the DT story NN took VVD . SENT I PP heard VVD of IN it PP first JJ from IN my PP$ newspaper NN boy NN about IN a DT quarter NN to TO nine CD when WRB I PP went VVD out RP to TO get VV my PP$ Daily NP Chronicle NP . SENT I PP was VBD naturally RB startled VVD , , and CC lost VVD no DT time NN in IN going VVG out RP and CC across IN the DT Ottershaw NP bridge NN to TO the DT sand NN pits NNS . SENT CHAPTER NN THREE CD ON NP HORSELL NP COMMON JJ I PP found VVD a DT little JJ crowd NN of IN perhaps RB twenty CD people NNS surrounding VVG the DT huge JJ hole NN in IN which WDT the DT cylinder NN lay VVD . SENT I PP have VHP already RB described VVN the DT appearance NN of IN that DT colossal JJ bulk NN , , embedded VVN in IN the DT ground NN . SENT The DT turf NN and CC gravel NN about IN it PP seemed VVD charred VVN as RB if IN by IN a DT sudden JJ explosion NN . SENT No DT doubt VVP its PP$ impact NN had VHD caused VVN a DT flash NN of IN fire NN . SENT Henderson NP and CC Ogilvy NP were VBD not RB there RB . SENT I PP think VVP they PP perceived VVN that WDT nothing NN was VBD to TO be VB done VVN for IN the DT present JJ , , and CC had VHD gone VVN away RB to TO breakfast NN at IN Henderson's NP house NN . SENT There EX were VBD four CD or CC five CD boys NNS sitting VVG on IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT Pit NP , , with IN their PP$ feet NNS dangling JJ , , and CC amusing JJ themselves PP until IN I PP stopped VVD them PP by IN throwing VVG stones NNS at IN the DT giant JJ mass NN . SENT After IN I PP had VHD spoken VVN to TO them PP about IN it PP , , they PP began VVD playing VVG at IN touch NN in RP and CC out RP of IN the DT group NN of IN bystanders NNS . SENT Among IN these DT were VBD a DT couple NN of IN cyclists NNS , , a DT jobbing VVG gardener NN I PP employed VVN sometimes RB , , a DT girl NN carrying VVG a DT baby NN , , Gregg NP the DT butcher NN and CC his PP$ little JJ boy NN , , and CC two CD or CC three CD loafers NNS and CC golf NN caddies NNS who WP were VBD accustomed VVN to TO hang VV about IN the DT railway NN station NN . SENT There EX was VBD very RB little RB talking VVG . SENT Few JJ of IN the DT common JJ people NNS in IN England NP had VHD anything NN but CC the DT vaguest JJS astronomical JJ ideas NNS in IN those DT days NNS . SENT Most JJS of IN them PP were VBD staring VVG quietly RB at IN the DT big JJ table NN like IN end NN of IN the DT cylinder NN , , which WDT was VBD still RB as IN Ogilvy NP and CC Henderson NP had VHD left VVN it PP . SENT I PP fancy JJ the DT popular JJ expectation NN of IN a DT heap NN of IN charred VVN corpses NNS was VBD disappointed VVN at IN this DT inanimate JJ bulk NN . SENT Some DT went VVD away RB while IN I PP was VBD there RB , , and CC other JJ people NNS came VVD . SENT I PP clambered VVD into IN the DT pit NN and CC fancied VVD I PP heard VVD a DT faint JJ movement NN under IN my PP$ feet NNS . SENT The DT top NN had VHD certainly RB ceased VVN to TO rotate VV . SENT It PP was VBD only RB when WRB I PP got VVD thus RB close VV to TO it PP that IN the DT strangeness NN of IN this DT object NN was VBD at IN all DT evident JJ to TO me PP . SENT At IN the DT first JJ glance NN it PP was VBD really RB no DT more RBR exciting JJ than IN an DT overturned VVN carriage NN or CC a DT tree NN blown VVN across IN the DT road NN . SENT Not RB so RB much RB so RB , , indeed RB . SENT It PP looked VVD like IN a DT rusty JJ gas NN float NN . SENT It PP required VVD a DT certain JJ amount NN of IN scientific JJ education NN to TO perceive VV that IN the DT grey JJ scale NN of IN the DT Thing NN was VBD no DT common JJ oxide NN , , that IN the DT yellowish JJ white JJ metal NN that WDT gleamed VVD in IN the DT crack NN between IN the DT lid NN and CC the DT cylinder NN had VHD an DT unfamiliar JJ hue NN . SENT Extra JJ terrestrial JJ had VHD no DT meaning NN for IN most JJS of IN the DT onlookers NNS . SENT At IN that DT time NN it PP was VBD quite RB clear JJ in IN my PP$ own JJ mind NN that IN the DT Thing NN had VHD come VVN from IN the DT planet NN Mars NP , , but CC I PP judged VVN it PP improbable JJ that IN it PP contained VVD any DT living NN creature NN . SENT I PP thought VVD the DT unscrewing VVG might MD be VB automatic JJ . SENT In IN spite NN of IN Ogilvy NP , , I PP still RB believed VVD that IN there EX were VBD men NNS in IN Mars NP . SENT My PP$ mind NN ran VVD fancifully RB on IN the DT possibilities NNS of IN its PP$ containing VVG manuscript NN , , on IN the DT difficulties NNS in IN translation NN that WDT might MD arise VV , , whether IN we PP should MD find VV coins NNS and CC models NNS in IN it PP , , and CC so RB forth RB . SENT Yet RB it PP was VBD a DT little RB too RB large JJ for IN assurance NN on IN this DT idea NN . SENT I PP felt VVD an DT impatience NN to TO see VV it PP opened VVD . SENT About IN eleven NN , , as IN nothing NN seemed VVD happening VVG , , I PP walked VVD back RB , , full JJ of IN such JJ thought NN , , to TO my PP$ home NN in IN Maybury NP . SENT But CC I PP found VVD it PP difficult JJ to TO get VV to TO work VV upon RP my PP$ abstract JJ investigations NNS . SENT In IN the DT afternoon NN the DT appearance NN of IN the DT common NN had VHD altered VVN very RB much RB . SENT The DT early JJ editions NNS of IN the DT evening NN papers NNS had VHD startled VVD London NP with IN enormous JJ headlines NNS . SENT A DT MESSAGE NN RECEIVED VVN FROM IN MARS NNS . SENT REMARKABLE JJ STORY NN FROM IN WOKING NP , , and CC so RB forth RB . SENT In IN addition NN , , Ogilvy's NP wire NN to TO the DT Astronomical JJ Exchange NP had VHD roused VVN every DT observatory NN in IN the DT three CD kingdoms NNS . SENT There EX were VBD half PDT a DT dozen NN flies VVZ or CC more JJR from IN the DT Woking NP station NN standing NN in IN the DT road NN by IN the DT sand NN pits NNS , , a DT basket NN chaise NN from IN Chobham NP , , and CC a DT rather RB lordly JJ carriage NN . SENT Besides IN that DT , , there EX was VBD quite RB a DT heap NN of IN bicycles NNS . SENT In IN addition NN , , a DT large JJ number NN of IN people NNS must MD have VH walked VVD , , in IN spite NN of IN the DT heat NN of IN the DT day NN , , from IN Woking NP and CC Chertsey NP , , so RB that IN there EX was VBD altogether RB quite RB a DT considerable JJ crowd NN one CD or CC two CD gaily RB dressed VVN ladies NNS among IN the DT others NNS . SENT It PP was VBD glaringly RB hot JJ , , not RB a DT cloud NN in IN the DT sky NN nor CC a DT breath NN of IN wind NN , , and CC the DT only JJ shadow NN was VBD that IN of IN the DT few JJ scattered JJ pine NN trees NNS . SENT The DT burning NN heather NN had VHD been VBN extinguished VVN , , but CC the DT level NN ground NN towards IN Ottershaw NP was VBD blackened VVN as RB far RB as IN one PP could MD see VV , , and CC still RB giving VVG off RP vertical JJ streamers NNS of IN smoke NN . SENT An DT enterprising JJ sweet JJ stuff NN dealer NN in IN the DT Chobham NP Road NP had VHD sent VVN up RP his PP$ son NN with IN a DT barrow NN load NN of IN green JJ apples NNS and CC ginger NN beer NN . SENT Going VVG to TO the DT edge NN of IN the DT pit NN , , I PP found VVD it PP occupied VVD by IN a DT group NN of IN about RB half PDT a DT dozen NN men NNS Henderson NP , , Ogilvy NP , , and CC a DT tall JJ , , fair JJ haired JJ man NN that IN I PP afterwards RB learned VVD was VBD Stent JJ , , the DT Astronomer NN Royal NP , , with IN several JJ workmen NNS wielding VVG spades NNS and CC pickaxes NNS . SENT Stent NP was VBD giving VVG directions NNS in IN a DT clear JJ , , high JJ pitched JJ voice NN . SENT He PP was VBD standing VVG on IN the DT cylinder NN , , which WDT was VBD now RB evidently RB much RB cooler JJR . SENT his PP$ face NN was VBD crimson JJ and CC streaming VVG with IN perspiration NN , , and CC something NN seemed VVD to TO have VH irritated VVN him PP . SENT A DT large JJ portion NN of IN the DT cylinder NN had VHD been VBN uncovered VVN , , though IN its PP$ lower JJR end NN was VBD still RB embedded VVN . SENT As RB soon RB as IN Ogilvy NP saw VVD me PP among IN the DT staring VVG crowd NN on IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT pit NN he PP called VVD to TO me PP to TO come VV down RP , , and CC asked VVD me PP if IN I PP would MD mind VV going VVG over RP to TO see VV Lord NP Hilton NP , , the DT lord NN of IN the DT manor NN . SENT The DT growing VVG crowd NN , , he PP said VVD , , was VBD becoming VVG a DT serious JJ impediment NN to TO their PP$ excavations NNS , , especially RB the DT boys NNS . SENT They PP wanted VVD a DT light JJ railing NN put VVD up RP , , and CC help VV to TO keep VV the DT people NNS back RB . SENT He PP told VVD me PP that IN a DT faint JJ stirring VVG was VBD occasionally RB still RB audible JJ within IN the DT case NN , , but CC that IN the DT workmen NNS had VHD failed VVN to TO unscrew VV the DT top NN , , as IN it PP afforded VVN no DT grip NN to TO them PP . SENT The DT case NN appeared VVD to TO be VB enormously RB thick JJ , , and CC it PP was VBD possible JJ that IN the DT faint JJ sounds NNS we PP heard VVD represented VVD a DT noisy JJ tumult NN in IN the DT interior NN . SENT I PP was VBD very RB glad JJ to TO do VV as IN he PP asked VVD , , and CC so RB become VV one PP of IN the DT privileged JJ spectators NNS within IN the DT contemplated JJ enclosure NN . SENT I PP failed VVD to TO find VV Lord NP Hilton NP at IN his PP$ house NN , , but CC I PP was VBD told VVD he PP was VBD expected VVN from IN London NP by IN the DT six CD o'clock RB train NN from IN Waterloo NP . SENT and CC as IN it PP was VBD then RB about IN a DT quarter NN past IN five CD , , I PP went VVD home NN , , had VHD some DT tea NN , , and CC walked VVD up RP to TO the DT station NN to TO waylay VV him PP . SENT CHAPTER NN FOUR CD THE DT CYLINDER NN OPENS VVZ When WRB I PP returned VVD to TO the DT common JJ the DT sun NN was VBD setting VVG . SENT Scattered JJ groups NNS were VBD hurrying VVG from IN the DT direction NN of IN Woking NP , , and CC one CD or CC two CD persons NNS were VBD returning VVG . SENT The DT crowd NN about IN the DT pit NN had VHD increased VVN , , and CC stood VVD out RB black JJ against IN the DT lemon JJ yellow NN of IN the DT sky NN a DT couple NN of IN hundred CD people NNS , , perhaps RB . SENT There EX were VBD raised VVN voices NNS , , and CC some DT sort NN of IN struggle NN appeared VVD to TO be VB going VVG on IN about IN the DT pit NN . SENT Strange JJ imaginings NNS passed VVN through IN my PP$ mind NN . SENT As IN I PP drew VVD nearer JJR I NN heard VVN Stent's NP voice NN . SENT Keep VV back RB . SENT Keep VV back RB . SENT A DT boy NN came VVD running VVG towards IN me PP . SENT It's NP a DT movin NN , , he PP said VVD to TO me PP as IN he PP passed VVD . SENT a DT screwin NN and CC a DT screwin NN out RP . SENT I PP don't VVD like IN it PP . SENT I'm NP a DT goin NP ome NP , , I PP am VBP . SENT I PP went VVD on IN to TO the DT crowd NN . SENT There EX were VBD really RB , , I PP should MD think VV , , two CD or CC three CD hundred CD people NNS elbowing VVG and CC jostling VVG one PP another DT , , the DT one CD or CC two CD ladies NNS there RB being VBG by IN no DT means VVZ the DT least JJS active JJ . SENT He's NNS fallen VVN in IN the DT pit NN . SENT cried VVN some DT one NN . SENT Keep VV back RB . SENT said VVD several JJ . SENT The DT crowd NN swayed VVN a DT little JJ , , and CC I PP elbowed VVD my PP$ way NN through RP . SENT Every DT one NN seemed VVD greatly RB excited JJ . SENT I PP heard VVD a DT peculiar JJ humming VVG sound NN from IN the DT pit NN . SENT I PP say VVP . SENT said VVD Ogilvy NP . SENT help VV keep VV these DT idiots NNS back RB . SENT We PP don't VVD know VV what's NNS in IN the DT confounded JJ thing NN , , you PP know VVP . SENT I PP saw VVD a DT young JJ man NN , , a DT shop NN assistant NN in IN Woking NP I PP believe VVP he PP was VBD , , standing VVG on IN the DT cylinder NN and CC trying VVG to TO scramble NN out RP of IN the DT hole NN again RB . SENT The DT crowd NN had VHD pushed VVN him PP in RP . SENT The DT end NN of IN the DT cylinder NN was VBD being VBG screwed VVN out RP from IN within IN . SENT Nearly RB two CD feet NNS of IN shining VVG screw NN projected VVD . SENT Somebody NN blundered VVD against IN me PP , , and CC I PP narrowly RB missed VVD being NN pitched VVD onto IN the DT top NN of IN the DT screw NN . SENT I PP turned VVD , , and CC as IN I PP did VVD so IN the DT screw NN must MD have VH come VVN out RP , , for IN the DT lid NN of IN the DT cylinder NN fell VVD upon IN the DT gravel NN with IN a DT ringing NN concussion NN . SENT I PP stuck VVD my PP$ elbow NN into IN the DT person NN behind IN me PP , , and CC turned VVD my PP$ head NN towards IN the DT Thing NN again RB . SENT For IN a DT moment NN that IN circular JJ cavity NN seemed VVD perfectly RB black JJ . SENT I PP had VHD the DT sunset NN in IN my PP$ eyes NNS . SENT I PP think VVP everyone NN expected VVN to TO see VV a DT man NN emerge VV possibly RB something NN a DT little JJ unlike IN us PP terrestrial JJ men NNS , , but CC in IN all DT essentials NNS a DT man NN . SENT I PP know VVP I PP did VVD . SENT But CC , , looking VVG , , I PP presently RB saw VVD something NN stirring VVG within IN the DT shadow NN . SENT greyish JJ billowy JJ movements NNS , , one CD above IN another DT , , and CC then RB two CD luminous JJ disks NNS like IN eyes NNS . SENT Then RB something NN resembling VVG a DT little JJ grey NN snake NN , , about IN the DT thickness NN of IN a DT walking VVG stick NN , , coiled VVD up RP out IN of IN the DT writhing VVG middle NN , , and CC wriggled VVD in IN the DT air NN towards IN me PP and CC then RB another DT . SENT A DT sudden JJ chill NN came VVD over IN me PP . SENT There EX was VBD a DT loud JJ shriek NN from IN a DT woman NN behind RB . SENT I PP half RB turned VVD , , keeping VVG my PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN upon IN the DT cylinder NN still RB , , from IN which WDT other JJ tentacles NNS were VBD now RB projecting VVG , , and CC began VVD pushing VVG my PP$ way NN back RB from IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT I PP saw VVD astonishment NN giving VVG place NN to TO horror NN on IN the DT faces NNS of IN the DT people NNS about IN me PP . SENT I PP heard VVD inarticulate JJ exclamations NNS on IN all DT sides NNS . SENT There EX was VBD a DT general JJ movement NN backwards RB . SENT I PP saw VVD the DT shopman NN struggling VVG still RB on IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT I PP found VVD myself PP alone RB , , and CC saw VVD the DT people NNS on IN the DT other JJ side NN of IN the DT pit NN running VVG off RP , , Stent JJ among IN them PP . SENT I PP looked VVD again RB at IN the DT cylinder NN , , and CC ungovernable JJ terror NN gripped VVD me PP . SENT I PP stood VVD petrified VVN and CC staring VVG . SENT A DT big JJ greyish JJ rounded JJ bulk NN , , the DT size NN , , perhaps RB , , of IN a DT bear NN , , was VBD rising VVG slowly RB and CC painfully RB out RB of IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT As IN it PP bulged VVD up RP and CC caught VVD the DT light NN , , it PP glistened VVD like IN wet JJ leather NN . SENT Two CD large JJ dark JJ coloured JJ eyes NNS were VBD regarding VVG me PP steadfastly RB . SENT The DT mass NN that IN framed VVN them PP , , the DT head NN of IN the DT thing NN , , was VBD rounded VVN , , and CC had VHD , , one PP might MD say VV , , a DT face NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT mouth NN under IN the DT eyes NNS , , the DT lipless JJ brim NN of IN which WDT quivered VVD and CC panted VVD , , and CC dropped VVD saliva NN . SENT The DT whole JJ creature NN heaved VVN and CC pulsated VVN convulsively RB . SENT A DT lank JJ tentacular JJ appendage NN gripped VVD the DT edge NN of IN the DT cylinder NN , , another DT swayed VVN in IN the DT air NN . SENT Those DT who WP have VHP never RB seen VVN a DT living NN Martian NN can MD scarcely RB imagine VV the DT strange JJ horror NN of IN its PP$ appearance NN . SENT The DT peculiar JJ V NN shaped VVN mouth NN with IN its PP$ pointed JJ upper JJ lip NN , , the DT absence NN of IN brow NN ridges NNS , , the DT absence NN of IN a DT chin NN beneath IN the DT wedgelike JJ lower JJR lip NN , , the DT incessant JJ quivering VVG of IN this DT mouth NN , , the DT Gorgon NN groups NNS of IN tentacles NNS , , the DT tumultuous JJ breathing NN of IN the DT lungs NNS in IN a DT strange JJ atmosphere NN , , the DT evident JJ heaviness NN and CC painfulness NN of IN movement NN due JJ to TO the DT greater JJR gravitational JJ energy NN of IN the DT earth NN above IN all DT , , the DT extraordinary JJ intensity NN of IN the DT immense JJ eyes NNS were VBD at IN once RB vital JJ , , intense JJ , , inhuman JJ , , crippled JJ and CC monstrous JJ . SENT There EX was VBD something NN fungoid JJ in IN the DT oily JJ brown JJ skin NN , , something NN in IN the DT clumsy JJ deliberation NN of IN the DT tedious JJ movements NNS unspeakably RB nasty JJ . SENT Even RB at IN this DT first JJ encounter NN , , this DT first JJ glimpse NN , , I PP was VBD overcome VVN with IN disgust NN and CC dread NN . SENT Suddenly RB the DT monster NN vanished VVD . SENT It PP had VHD toppled VVN over IN the DT brim NN of IN the DT cylinder NN and CC fallen VVN into IN the DT pit NN , , with IN a DT thud NN like IN the DT fall NN of IN a DT great JJ mass NN of IN leather NN . SENT I PP heard VVD it PP give VVP a DT peculiar JJ thick JJ cry NN , , and CC forthwith RB another DT of IN these DT creatures NNS appeared VVD darkly RB in IN the DT deep JJ shadow NN of IN the DT aperture NN . SENT I PP turned VVD and CC , , running VVG madly RB , , made VVN for IN the DT first JJ group NN of IN trees NNS , , perhaps RB a DT hundred CD yards NNS away RB . SENT but CC I PP ran VVD slantingly RB and CC stumbling VVG , , for IN I PP could MD not RB avert VV my PP$ face NN from IN these DT things NNS . SENT There RB , , among IN some DT young JJ pine NN trees NNS and CC furze NN bushes NNS , , I PP stopped VVD , , panting VVG , , and CC waited VVD further JJR developments NNS . SENT The DT common JJ round NN the DT sand NN pits NNS was VBD dotted VVN with IN people NNS , , standing VVG like IN myself PP in IN a DT half NN fascinated VVN terror NN , , staring VVG at IN these DT creatures NNS , , or CC rather RB at IN the DT heaped VVN gravel NN at IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT pit NN in IN which WDT they PP lay VVD . SENT And CC then RB , , with IN a DT renewed JJ horror NN , , I PP saw VVD a DT round NN , , black JJ object NN bobbing VVG up RP and CC down RP on IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT head NN of IN the DT shopman NN who WP had VHD fallen VVN in RP , , but CC showing VVG as IN a DT little JJ black JJ object NN against IN the DT hot JJ western JJ sun NN . SENT Now RB he PP got VVD his PP$ shoulder NN and CC knee NN up RB , , and CC again RB he PP seemed VVD to TO slip VV back RB until IN only RB his PP$ head NN was VBD visible JJ . SENT Suddenly RB he PP vanished VVD , , and CC I PP could MD have VH fancied VVN a DT faint JJ shriek NN had VHD reached VVN me PP . SENT I PP had VHD a DT momentary JJ impulse NN to TO go VV back RB and CC help VV him PP that IN my PP$ fears NNS overruled VVD . SENT Everything NN was VBD then RB quite RB invisible JJ , , hidden VVN by IN the DT deep JJ pit NN and CC the DT heap NN of IN sand NN that IN the DT fall NN of IN the DT cylinder NN had VHD made VVN . SENT Anyone NN coming VVG along IN the DT road NN from IN Chobham NP or CC Woking NP would MD have VH been VBN amazed VVN at IN the DT sight NN a DT dwindling VVG multitude NN of IN perhaps RB a DT hundred CD people NNS or CC more JJR standing NN in IN a DT great JJ irregular JJ circle NN , , in IN ditches NNS , , behind IN bushes NNS , , behind IN gates NNS and CC hedges NNS , , saying VVG little RB to TO one CD another DT and CC that IN in IN short JJ , , excited JJ shouts VVZ , , and CC staring VVG , , staring VVG hard RB at IN a DT few JJ heaps NNS of IN sand NN . SENT The DT barrow NN of IN ginger NN beer NN stood VVD , , a DT queer JJ derelict NN , , black JJ against IN the DT burning NN sky NN , , and CC in IN the DT sand NN pits NNS was VBD a DT row NN of IN deserted VVN vehicles NNS with IN their PP$ horses NNS feeding VVG out RP of IN nosebags NNS or CC pawing VVG the DT ground NN . SENT CHAPTER NN FIVE CD THE DT HEAT NN RAY NN After IN the DT glimpse NN I PP had VHD had VHN of IN the DT Martians NNS emerging VVG from IN the DT cylinder NN in IN which WDT they PP had VHD come VVN to TO the DT earth NN from IN their PP$ planet NN , , a DT kind NN of IN fascination NN paralysed VVD my PP$ actions NNS . SENT I PP remained VVD standing VVG knee NN deep JJ in IN the DT heather NN , , staring VVG at IN the DT mound NN that WDT hid VVD them PP . SENT I PP was VBD a DT battleground NN of IN fear NN and CC curiosity NN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB dare VV to TO go VV back RB towards IN the DT pit NN , , but CC I PP felt VVD a DT passionate JJ longing NN to TO peer VV into IN it PP . SENT I PP began VVD walking VVG , , therefore RB , , in IN a DT big JJ curve NN , , seeking VVG some DT point NN of IN vantage NN and CC continually RB looking VVG at IN the DT sand NN heaps NNS that WDT hid VVD these DT new JJ comers NNS to TO our PP$ earth NN . SENT Once RB a DT leash NN of IN thin JJ black NN whips VVZ , , like IN the DT arms NNS of IN an DT octopus NN , , flashed VVN across IN the DT sunset NN and CC was VBD immediately RB withdrawn VVN , , and CC afterwards RB a DT thin JJ rod NN rose VVD up RP , , joint JJ by IN joint JJ , , bearing VVG at IN its PP$ apex NN a DT circular JJ disk NN that WDT spun VVD with IN a DT wobbling VVG motion NN . SENT What WP could MD be VB going VVG on IN there RB . SENT Most JJS of IN the DT spectators NNS had VHD gathered VVN in IN one CD or CC two CD groups NNS one NN a DT little JJ crowd NN towards IN Woking NP , , the DT other JJ a DT knot NN of IN people NNS in IN the DT direction NN of IN Chobham NP . SENT Evidently RB they PP shared VVD my PP$ mental JJ conflict NN . SENT There EX were VBD few JJ near IN me PP . SENT One CD man NN I PP approached VVD he PP was VBD , , I PP perceived VVD , , a DT neighbour NN of IN mine NN , , though IN I PP did VVD not RB know VV his PP$ name NN and CC accosted VVN . SENT But CC it PP was VBD scarcely RB a DT time NN for IN articulate VV conversation NN . SENT What WP ugly JJ brutes NNS . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT Good JJ God NP . SENT What WP ugly JJ brutes NNS . SENT He PP repeated VVD this DT over RP and CC over RP again RB . SENT Did VVD you PP see VVP a DT man NN in IN the DT pit NN . SENT I PP said VVD . SENT but CC he PP made VVD no DT answer NN to TO that DT . SENT We PP became VVD silent JJ , , and CC stood VVD watching VVG for IN a DT time NN side NN by IN side NN , , deriving VVG , , I PP fancy JJ , , a DT certain JJ comfort NN in IN one CD another's NN company NN . SENT Then RB I PP shifted VVD my PP$ position NN to TO a DT little JJ knoll NN that WDT gave VVD me PP the DT advantage NN of IN a DT yard NN or CC more JJR of IN elevation NN and CC when WRB I PP looked VVD for IN him PP presently RB he PP was VBD walking VVG towards IN Woking NP . SENT The DT sunset NN faded VVN to TO twilight NN before IN anything NN further RBR happened VVD . SENT The DT crowd NN far RB away RB on IN the DT left NN , , towards IN Woking NP , , seemed VVD to TO grow VV , , and CC I PP heard VVD now RB a DT faint JJ murmur NN from IN it PP . SENT The DT little JJ knot NN of IN people NNS towards IN Chobham NP dispersed VVD . SENT There EX was VBD scarcely RB an DT intimation NN of IN movement NN from IN the DT pit NN . SENT It PP was VBD this DT , , as RB much RB as IN anything NN , , that WDT gave VVD people NNS courage NN , , and CC I PP suppose VVP the DT new JJ arrivals NNS from IN Woking NP also RB helped VVD to TO restore VV confidence NN . SENT At IN any DT rate NN , , as IN the DT dusk NN came VVD on IN a DT slow JJ , , intermittent JJ movement NN upon IN the DT sand NN pits NNS began VVD , , a DT movement NN that WDT seemed VVD to TO gather VV force NN as IN the DT stillness NN of IN the DT evening NN about IN the DT cylinder NN remained VVD unbroken JJ . SENT Vertical JJ black JJ figures NNS in IN twos NNS and CC threes NNS would MD advance VV , , stop VV , , watch VV , , and CC advance NN again RB , , spreading VVG out RP as IN they PP did VVD so RB in IN a DT thin JJ irregular JJ crescent NN that WDT promised VVD to TO enclose VV the DT pit NN in IN its PP$ attenuated JJ horns NNS . SENT I PP , , too RB , , on IN my PP$ side NN began VVD to TO move VV towards IN the DT pit NN . SENT Then RB I PP saw VVD some DT cabmen NNS and CC others NNS had VHD walked VVD boldly RB into IN the DT sand NN pits NNS , , and CC heard VVD the DT clatter NN of IN hoofs NNS and CC the DT gride NN of IN wheels NNS . SENT I PP saw VVD a DT lad NN trundling VVG off RP the DT barrow NN of IN apples NNS . SENT And CC then RB , , within IN thirty CD yards NNS of IN the DT pit NN , , advancing VVG from IN the DT direction NN of IN Horsell NP , , I PP noted VVD a DT little JJ black JJ knot NN of IN men NNS , , the DT foremost JJ of IN whom WP was VBD waving VVG a DT white JJ flag NN . SENT This DT was VBD the DT Deputation NN . SENT There EX had VHD been VBN a DT hasty JJ consultation NN , , and CC since IN the DT Martians NNS were VBD evidently RB , , in IN spite NN of IN their PP$ repulsive JJ forms NNS , , intelligent JJ creatures NNS , , it PP had VHD been VBN resolved VVN to TO show VV them PP , , by IN approaching VVG them PP with IN signals NNS , , that WDT we PP too RB were VBD intelligent JJ . SENT Flutter NN , , flutter NN , , went VVD the DT flag NN , , first JJ to TO the DT right NN , , then RB to TO the DT left NN . SENT It PP was VBD too RB far RB for IN me PP to TO recognise VV anyone NN there RB , , but CC afterwards RB I PP learned VVD that IN Ogilvy NP , , Stent NP , , and CC Henderson NP were VBD with IN others NNS in IN this DT attempt NN at IN communication NN . SENT This DT little JJ group NN had VHD in IN its PP$ advance NN dragged VVD inward RB , , so RB to TO speak VV , , the DT circumference NN of IN the DT now RB almost RB complete JJ circle NN of IN people NNS , , and CC a DT number NN of IN dim JJ black JJ figures NNS followed VVD it PP at IN discreet JJ distances NNS . SENT Suddenly RB there EX was VBD a DT flash NN of IN light NN , , and CC a DT quantity NN of IN luminous JJ greenish JJ smoke NN came VVD out RP of IN the DT pit NN in IN three CD distinct JJ puffs NNS , , which WDT drove VVD up RP , , one CD after IN the DT other JJ , , straight JJ into IN the DT still JJ air NN . SENT This DT smoke NN or CC flame NN , , perhaps RB , , would MD be VB the DT better JJR word NN for IN it PP was VBD so RB bright JJ that IN the DT deep JJ blue JJ sky NN overhead NN and CC the DT hazy JJ stretches NNS of IN brown JJ common NN towards IN Chertsey NP , , set VVN with IN black JJ pine NN trees NNS , , seemed VVD to TO darken VV abruptly RB as IN these DT puffs NNS arose VVD , , and CC to TO remain VV the DT darker JJR after IN their PP$ dispersal NN . SENT At IN the DT same JJ time NN a DT faint JJ hissing VVG sound NN became VVD audible JJ . SENT Beyond IN the DT pit NN stood VVD the DT little JJ wedge NN of IN people NNS with IN the DT white JJ flag NN at IN its PP$ apex NN , , arrested VVN by IN these DT phenomena NNS , , a DT little JJ knot NN of IN small JJ vertical JJ black JJ shapes NNS upon IN the DT black JJ ground NN . SENT As IN the DT green JJ smoke NN arose VVD , , their PP$ faces NNS flashed VVN out IN pallid JJ green NN , , and CC faded VVD again RB as IN it PP vanished VVD . SENT Then RB slowly RB the DT hissing VVG passed VVN into IN a DT humming VVG , , into IN a DT long JJ , , loud RB , , droning VVG noise NN . SENT Slowly RB a DT humped VVN shape NN rose VVD out RP of IN the DT pit NN , , and CC the DT ghost NN of IN a DT beam NN of IN light NN seemed VVD to TO flicker VV out RP from IN it PP . SENT Forthwith RB flashes NNS of IN actual JJ flame NN , , a DT bright JJ glare NN leaping VVG from IN one CD to TO another DT , , sprang VVD from IN the DT scattered JJ group NN of IN men NNS . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN some DT invisible JJ jet NN impinged VVD upon IN them PP and CC flashed VVD into IN white JJ flame NN . SENT It PP was VBD as RB if IN each DT man NN were VBD suddenly RB and CC momentarily RB turned VVD to TO fire VV . SENT Then RB , , by IN the DT light NN of IN their PP$ own JJ destruction NN , , I PP saw VVD them PP staggering VVG and CC falling VVG , , and CC their PP$ supporters NNS turning VVG to TO run VV . SENT I PP stood VVD staring VVG , , not RB as IN yet RB realising VVG that IN this DT was VBD death NN leaping VVG from IN man NN to TO man NN in IN that DT little JJ distant JJ crowd NN . SENT All RB I PP felt VVD was VBD that IN it PP was VBD something NN very RB strange JJ . SENT An DT almost RB noiseless JJ and CC blinding VVG flash NN of IN light NN , , and CC a DT man NN fell VVD headlong RB and CC lay VV still RB . SENT and CC as IN the DT unseen JJ shaft NN of IN heat NN passed VVN over IN them PP , , pine NN trees NNS burst VVP into IN fire NN , , and CC every DT dry JJ furze NN bush NN became VVD with IN one CD dull JJ thud NN a DT mass NN of IN flames NNS . SENT And CC far RB away RB towards IN Knaphill NP I PP saw VVD the DT flashes NNS of IN trees NNS and CC hedges NNS and CC wooden JJ buildings NNS suddenly RB set VVN alight RB . SENT It PP was VBD sweeping VVG round NN swiftly RB and CC steadily RB , , this DT flaming JJ death NN , , this DT invisible JJ , , inevitable JJ sword NN of IN heat NN . SENT I PP perceived VVD it PP coming VVG towards IN me PP by IN the DT flashing VVG bushes NNS it PP touched VVD , , and CC was VBD too RB astounded VVN and CC stupefied VVN to TO stir VV . SENT I PP heard VVD the DT crackle NN of IN fire NN in IN the DT sand NN pits NNS and CC the DT sudden JJ squeal NN of IN a DT horse NN that WDT was VBD as RB suddenly RB stilled VVN . SENT Then RB it PP was VBD as RB if IN an DT invisible JJ yet RB intensely RB heated JJ finger NN were VBD drawn VVN through IN the DT heather NN between IN me PP and CC the DT Martians NNS , , and CC all DT along IN a DT curving VVG line NN beyond IN the DT sand NN pits VVZ the DT dark JJ ground NN smoked VVD and CC crackled VVD . SENT Something NN fell VVD with IN a DT crash NN far RB away RB to TO the DT left NN where WRB the DT road NN from IN Woking NP station NN opens VVZ out RP on IN the DT common JJ . SENT Forth RB with IN the DT hissing VVG and CC humming VVG ceased VVN , , and CC the DT black JJ , , dome NN like IN object NN sank VVD slowly RB out RB of IN sight NN into IN the DT pit NN . SENT All DT this NN had VHD happened VVN with IN such JJ swiftness NN that IN I PP had VHD stood VVN motionless JJ , , dumbfounded JJ and CC dazzled VVN by IN the DT flashes NNS of IN light NN . SENT Had VHD that DT death NN swept VVN through IN a DT full JJ circle NN , , it PP must MD inevitably RB have VH slain VVN me PP in IN my PP$ surprise NN . SENT But CC it PP passed VVD and CC spared VVD me PP , , and CC left VVD the DT night NN about IN me PP suddenly RB dark JJ and CC unfamiliar JJ . SENT The DT undulating VVG common NN seemed VVD now RB dark JJ almost RB to TO blackness NN , , except IN where WRB its PP$ roadways NNS lay VVD grey JJ and CC pale JJ under IN the DT deep JJ blue JJ sky NN of IN the DT early JJ night NN . SENT It PP was VBD dark JJ , , and CC suddenly RB void VV of IN men NNS . SENT Overhead RB the DT stars NNS were VBD mustering VVG , , and CC in IN the DT west NN the DT sky NN was VBD still RB a DT pale JJ , , bright JJ , , almost RB greenish JJ blue NN . SENT The DT tops NNS of IN the DT pine NN trees NNS and CC the DT roofs NNS of IN Horsell NP came VVD out RP sharp JJ and CC black JJ against IN the DT western JJ afterglow NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS and CC their PP$ appliances NNS were VBD altogether RB invisible JJ , , save VV for IN that DT thin JJ mast NN upon IN which WDT their PP$ restless JJ mirror NN wobbled VVD . SENT Patches NNS of IN bush JJ and CC isolated JJ trees NNS here RB and CC there RB smoked VVD and CC glowed VVD still RB , , and CC the DT houses NNS towards IN Woking NP station NN were VBD sending VVG up RP spires NNS of IN flame NN into IN the DT stillness NN of IN the DT evening NN air NN . SENT Nothing NN was VBD changed VVN save IN for IN that DT and CC a DT terrible JJ astonishment NN . SENT The DT little JJ group NN of IN black JJ specks NNS with IN the DT flag NN of IN white JJ had VHD been VBN swept VVN out RP of IN existence NN , , and CC the DT stillness NN of IN the DT evening NN , , so RB it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP , , had VHD scarcely RB been VBN broken VVN . SENT It PP came VVD to TO me PP that IN I PP was VBD upon IN this DT dark JJ common JJ , , helpless JJ , , unprotected JJ , , and CC alone RB . SENT Suddenly RB , , like IN a DT thing NN falling VVG upon IN me PP from IN without IN , , came VVD fear NN . SENT With IN an DT effort NN I PP turned VVD and CC began VVD a DT stumbling JJ run NN through IN the DT heather NN . SENT The DT fear NN I PP felt VVD was VBD no DT rational JJ fear NN , , but CC a DT panic NN terror NN not RB only RB of IN the DT Martians NNS , , but CC of IN the DT dusk NN and CC stillness NN all RB about IN me PP . SENT Such PDT an DT extraordinary JJ effect NN in IN unmanning VVG me PP it PP had VHD that IN I PP ran VVD weeping VVG silently RB as IN a DT child NN might MD do VV . SENT Once RB I PP had VHD turned VVN , , I PP did VVD not RB dare VV to TO look VV back RB . SENT I PP remember VVP I PP felt VVD an DT extraordinary JJ persuasion NN that IN I PP was VBD being VBG played VVN with IN , , that IN presently RB , , when WRB I PP was VBD upon IN the DT very JJ verge NN of IN safety NN , , this DT mysterious JJ death NN as IN swift NN as IN the DT passage NN of IN light NN would MD leap VV after IN me PP from IN the DT pit NN about IN the DT cylinder NN and CC strike VV me PP down RP . SENT CHAPTER NN SIX CD THE DT HEAT NN RAY NN IN IN THE DT CHOBHAM NP ROAD NN It PP is VBZ still RB a DT matter NN of IN wonder NN how WRB the DT Martians NNS are VBP able JJ to TO slay VV men NNS so RB swiftly RB and CC so RB silently RB . SENT Many JJ think VVP that IN in IN some DT way NN they PP are VBP able JJ to TO generate VV an DT intense JJ heat NN in IN a DT chamber NN of IN practically RB absolute JJ non JJ conductivity NN . SENT This DT intense JJ heat NN they PP project VVP in IN a DT parallel JJ beam NN against IN any DT object NN they PP choose VVP , , by IN means NNS of IN a DT polished JJ parabolic JJ mirror NN of IN unknown JJ composition NN , , much RB as IN the DT parabolic JJ mirror NN of IN a DT lighthouse NN projects VVZ a DT beam NN of IN light NN . SENT But CC no DT one NN has VHZ absolutely RB proved VVN these DT details NNS . SENT However RB it PP is VBZ done VVN , , it PP is VBZ certain JJ that IN a DT beam NN of IN heat NN is VBZ the DT essence NN of IN the DT matter NN . SENT Heat NN , , and CC invisible JJ , , instead RB of IN visible JJ , , light JJ . SENT Whatever WDT is VBZ combustible JJ flashes NNS into IN flame NN at IN its PP$ touch NN , , lead JJ runs NNS like IN water NN , , it PP softens VVZ iron NN , , cracks NNS and CC melts VVZ glass NN , , and CC when WRB it PP falls VVZ upon IN water NN , , incontinently RB that IN explodes VVZ into IN steam NN . SENT That DT night NN nearly RB forty NN people NNS lay VVD under IN the DT starlight NN about IN the DT pit NN , , charred VVN and CC distorted VVN beyond IN recognition NN , , and CC all DT night NN long RB the DT common NN from IN Horsell NP to TO Maybury NP was VBD deserted VVN and CC brightly RB ablaze RB . SENT The DT news NN of IN the DT massacre NN probably RB reached VVN Chobham NP , , Woking NP , , and CC Ottershaw NP about IN the DT same JJ time NN . SENT In IN Woking NP the DT shops NNS had VHD closed VVN when WRB the DT tragedy NN happened VVD , , and CC a DT number NN of IN people NNS , , shop NN people NNS and CC so RB forth RB , , attracted VVN by IN the DT stories NNS they PP had VHD heard VVN , , were VBD walking VVG over IN the DT Horsell NP Bridge NP and CC along IN the DT road NN between IN the DT hedges NNS that WDT runs VVZ out RP at IN last JJ upon IN the DT common JJ . SENT You PP may MD imagine VV the DT young JJ people NNS brushed VVD up RP after IN the DT labours NNS of IN the DT day NN , , and CC making VVG this DT novelty NN , , as IN they PP would MD make VV any DT novelty NN , , the DT excuse NN for IN walking VVG together RB and CC enjoying VVG a DT trivial JJ flirtation NN . SENT You PP may MD figure VV to TO yourself PP the DT hum NN of IN voices NNS along IN the DT road NN in IN the DT gloaming NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT As IN yet RB , , of IN course NN , , few JJ people NNS in IN Woking NP even RB knew VVD that IN the DT cylinder NN had VHD opened VVN , , though IN poor JJ Henderson NP had VHD sent VVN a DT messenger NN on IN a DT bicycle NN to TO the DT post NN office NN with IN a DT special JJ wire NN to TO an DT evening NN paper NN . SENT As IN these DT folks NNS came VVD out RP by IN twos NNS and CC threes NNS upon IN the DT open JJ , , they PP found VVD little JJ knots NNS of IN people NNS talking VVG excitedly RB and CC peering VVG at IN the DT spinning JJ mirror NN over IN the DT sand NN pits NNS , , and CC the DT newcomers NNS were VBD , , no DT doubt NN , , soon RB infected VVN by IN the DT excitement NN of IN the DT occasion NN . SENT By IN half DT past JJ eight CD , , when WRB the DT Deputation NN was VBD destroyed VVN , , there EX may MD have VH been VBN a DT crowd NN of IN three CD hundred CD people NNS or CC more JJR at IN this DT place NN , , besides IN those DT who WP had VHD left VVN the DT road NN to TO approach VV the DT Martians NNS nearer JJR . SENT There EX were VBD three CD policemen NNS too RB , , one CD of IN whom WP was VBD mounted VVN , , doing VVG their PP$ best JJS , , under IN instructions NNS from IN Stent NP , , to TO keep VV the DT people NNS back RB and CC deter VV them PP from IN approaching VVG the DT cylinder NN . SENT There EX was VBD some DT booing VVG from IN those DT more RBR thoughtless JJ and CC excitable JJ souls NNS to TO whom WP a DT crowd NN is VBZ always RB an DT occasion NN for IN noise NN and CC horse NN play NN . SENT Stent NP and CC Ogilvy NP , , anticipating VVG some DT possibilities NNS of IN a DT collision NN , , had VHD telegraphed VVD from IN Horsell NP to TO the DT barracks NN as RB soon RB as IN the DT Martians NNS emerged VVD , , for IN the DT help NN of IN a DT company NN of IN soldiers NNS to TO protect VV these DT strange JJ creatures NNS from IN violence NN . SENT After IN that IN they PP returned VVD to TO lead VV that DT ill JJ fated JJ advance NN . SENT The DT description NN of IN their PP$ death NN , , as IN it PP was VBD seen VVN by IN the DT crowd NN , , tallies NNS very RB closely RB with IN my PP$ own JJ impressions NNS . SENT the DT three CD puffs NNS of IN green JJ smoke NN , , the DT deep JJ humming VVG note NN , , and CC the DT flashes NNS of IN flame NN . SENT But CC that DT crowd NN of IN people NNS had VHD a DT far RB narrower JJR escape NN than IN mine NN . SENT Only RB the DT fact NN that IN a DT hummock NN of IN heathery JJ sand NN intercepted VVN the DT lower JJR part NN of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP saved VVD them PP . SENT Had VHD the DT elevation NN of IN the DT parabolic JJ mirror NN been VBN a DT few JJ yards NNS higher RBR , , none NN could MD have VH lived VVN to TO tell VV the DT tale NN . SENT They PP saw VVD the DT flashes NNS and CC the DT men NNS falling VVG and CC an DT invisible JJ hand NN , , as IN it PP were VBD , , lit VVD the DT bushes NNS as IN it PP hurried JJ towards IN them PP through IN the DT twilight NN . SENT Then RB , , with IN a DT whistling VVG note NN that WDT rose VVD above IN the DT droning VVG of IN the DT pit NN , , the DT beam NN swung VVD close NN over IN their PP$ heads NNS , , lighting VVG the DT tops NNS of IN the DT beech NN trees NNS that IN line NN the DT road NN , , and CC splitting NN the DT bricks NNS , , smashing VVG the DT windows NNS , , firing VVG the DT window NN frames NNS , , and CC bringing VVG down RP in IN crumbling VVG ruin VV a DT portion NN of IN the DT gable NN of IN the DT house NN nearest IN the DT corner NN . SENT In IN the DT sudden JJ thud NN , , hiss NN , , and CC glare NN of IN the DT igniting VVG trees NNS , , the DT panic NN stricken JJ crowd NN seems VVZ to TO have VH swayed VVN hesitatingly RB for IN some DT moments NNS . SENT Sparks NNS and CC burning NN twigs NNS began VVD to TO fall VV into IN the DT road NN , , and CC single JJ leaves NNS like IN puffs NNS of IN flame NN . SENT Hats NNS and CC dresses NNS caught VVD fire NN . SENT Then RB came VVD a DT crying VVG from IN the DT common JJ . SENT There EX were VBD shrieks NNS and CC shouts VVZ , , and CC suddenly RB a DT mounted VVN policeman NN came VVD galloping VVG through IN the DT confusion NN with IN his PP$ hands NNS clasped VVN over IN his PP$ head NN , , screaming VVG . SENT They're NNS coming VVG . SENT a DT woman NN shrieked VVD , , and CC incontinently RB everyone NN was VBD turning VVG and CC pushing VVG at IN those DT behind NN , , in IN order NN to TO clear VV their PP$ way NN to TO Woking NP again RB . SENT They PP must MD have VH bolted VVN as RB blindly RB as IN a DT flock NN of IN sheep NN . SENT Where WRB the DT road NN grows VVZ narrow JJ and CC black JJ between IN the DT high JJ banks NNS the DT crowd NN jammed VVD , , and CC a DT desperate JJ struggle NN occurred VVN . SENT All PDT that DT crowd NN did VVD not RB escape VV . SENT three CD persons NNS at IN least JJS , , two CD women NNS and CC a DT little JJ boy NN , , were VBD crushed VVN and CC trampled VVN there RB , , and CC left VVD to TO die VV amid IN the DT terror NN and CC the DT darkness NN . SENT CHAPTER NN SEVEN CD HOW WRB I PP REACHED VVD HOME NP For IN my PP$ own JJ part NN , , I PP remember VVP nothing NN of IN my PP$ flight NN except IN the DT stress NN of IN blundering VVG against IN trees NNS and CC stumbling VVG through IN the DT heather NN . SENT All DT about IN me PP gathered VVD the DT invisible JJ terrors NNS of IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT that DT pitiless JJ sword NN of IN heat NN seemed VVD whirling VVG to TO and CC fro RB , , flourishing VVG overhead RB before IN it PP descended VVD and CC smote VVD me PP out RP of IN life NN . SENT I PP came VVD into IN the DT road NN between IN the DT crossroads NNS and CC Horsell NP , , and CC ran VVD along RP this DT to TO the DT crossroads NNS . SENT At IN last JJ I PP could MD go VV no RB further RBR . SENT I PP was VBD exhausted VVN with IN the DT violence NN of IN my PP$ emotion NN and CC of IN my PP$ flight NN , , and CC I PP staggered VVD and CC fell VVD by IN the DT wayside NN . SENT That DT was VBD near IN the DT bridge NN that WDT crosses VVZ the DT canal NN by IN the DT gasworks NN . SENT I PP fell VVD and CC lay VVD still RB . SENT I PP must MD have VH remained VVN there RB some DT time NN . SENT I PP sat VVD up RP , , strangely RB perplexed VVN . 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SENT I PP found VVD people NNS in IN the DT town NN quite RB secure VV again RB in IN the DT presence NN of IN the DT military JJ , , and CC I PP heard VVD for IN the DT first JJ time NN from IN Marshall NP , , the DT tobacconist NN , , that IN his PP$ son NN was VBD among IN the DT dead NN on IN the DT common JJ . SENT The DT soldiers NNS had VHD made VVN the DT people NNS on IN the DT outskirts NNS of IN Horsell NP lock VVP up RP and CC leave VV their PP$ houses NNS . SENT I PP got VVD back RB to TO lunch VV about IN two CD , , very RB tired JJ for IN , , as IN I PP have VHP said VVD , , the DT day NN was VBD extremely RB hot JJ and CC dull JJ . SENT and CC in IN order NN to TO refresh VV myself PP I PP took VVD a DT cold JJ bath NN in IN the DT afternoon NN . SENT About IN half DT past JJ four CD I PP went VVD up RP to TO the DT railway NN station NN to TO get VV an DT evening NN paper NN , , for IN the DT morning NN papers NNS had VHD contained VVN only RB a DT very RB inaccurate JJ description NN of IN the DT killing NN of IN Stent NP , , Henderson NP , , Ogilvy NP , , and CC the DT others NNS . SENT But CC there EX was VBD little JJ I PP didn't VVD know VV . SENT The DT Martians NNS did VVD not RB show VV an DT inch NN of IN themselves PP . SENT They PP seemed VVD busy JJ in IN their PP$ pit NN , , and CC there EX was VBD a DT sound NN of IN hammering NN and CC an DT almost RB continuous JJ streamer NN of IN smoke NN . SENT Apparently RB they PP were VBD busy JJ getting VVG ready JJ for IN a DT struggle NN . SENT Fresh JJ attempts NNS have VHP been VBN made VVN to TO signal VV , , but CC without IN success NN , , was VBD the DT stereotyped JJ formula NN of IN the DT papers NNS . 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SENT We PP can't VVD possibly RB stay VV here RB , , I PP said VVD . SENT and CC as IN I PP spoke VVD the DT firing NN reopened VVD for IN a DT moment NN upon IN the DT common JJ . SENT But CC where WRB are NN we PP to TO go VV . SENT said VVD my PP$ wife NN in IN terror NN . SENT I PP thought VVD perplexed VVN . SENT Then RB I PP remembered VVD her PP$ cousins NNS at IN Leatherhead NP . SENT Leatherhead NP . SENT I PP shouted VVD above IN the DT sudden JJ noise NN . SENT She PP looked VVD away RB from IN me PP downhill RB . SENT The DT people NNS were VBD coming VVG out RP of IN their PP$ houses NNS , , astonished VVD . SENT How WRB are VBP we PP to TO get VV to TO Leatherhead NP . SENT she PP said VVD . SENT Down RB the DT hill NN I PP saw VVD a DT bevy NN of IN hussars NNS ride VVP under IN the DT railway NN bridge NN . SENT three CD galloped VVN through IN the DT open JJ gates NNS of IN the DT Oriental JJ College NP . 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SENT I PP must MD have VH a DT pound NN , , said VVD the DT landlord NN , , and CC I've NP no DT one NN to TO drive VV it PP . SENT I'll NP give VVP you PP two CD , , said VVD I PP , , over IN the DT stranger's JJ shoulder NN . SENT What WP for IN . SENT And CC I'll NP bring VVP it PP back RB by IN midnight NN , , I PP said VVD . SENT Lord NP . SENT said VVD the DT landlord NN . SENT what's NNS the DT hurry NN . SENT I'm NN selling VVG my PP$ bit NN of IN a DT pig NN . SENT Two CD pounds NNS , , and CC you PP bring VVP it PP back RB . SENT What's NNS going VVG on IN now RB . SENT I PP explained VVD hastily RB that IN I PP had VHD to TO leave VV my PP$ home NN , , and CC so RB secured VVN the DT dog NN cart NN . SENT At IN the DT time NN it PP did VVD not RB seem VV to TO me PP nearly RB so RB urgent JJ that IN the DT landlord NN should MD leave VV his PP$ . SENT I PP took VVD care VV to TO have VH the DT cart NN there RB and CC then RB , , drove VVD it PP off RP down IN the DT road NN , , and CC , , leaving VVG it PP in IN charge NN of IN my PP$ wife NN and CC servant NN , , rushed VVN into IN my PP$ house NN and CC packed VVD a DT few JJ valuables NNS , , such JJ plate NN as IN we PP had VHD , , and CC so RB forth RB . SENT The DT beech NN trees NNS below IN the DT house NN were VBD burning VVG while IN I PP did VVD this DT , , and CC the DT palings NNS up IN the DT road NN glowed VVD red JJ . SENT While IN I PP was VBD occupied VVN in IN this DT way NN , , one CD of IN the DT dismounted VVN hussars NNS came VVD running VVG up RP . SENT He PP was VBD going VVG from IN house NN to TO house NN , , warning VVG people NNS to TO leave VV . SENT He PP was VBD going VVG on IN as IN I PP came VVD out RP of IN my PP$ front JJ door NN , , lugging VVG my PP$ treasures NNS , , done VVN up RP in IN a DT tablecloth NN . 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SENT Apparently RB the DT Martians NNS were VBD setting VVG fire NN to TO everything NN within IN range NN of IN their PP$ Heat NP Ray NP . SENT I PP am VBP not RB an DT expert NN driver NN , , and CC I PP had VHD immediately RB to TO turn VV my PP$ attention NN to TO the DT horse NN . SENT When WRB I PP looked VVD back RB again RB the DT second JJ hill NN had VHD hidden VVN the DT black JJ smoke NN . SENT I PP slashed VVD the DT horse NN with IN the DT whip NN , , and CC gave VVD him PP a DT loose JJ rein NN until IN Woking NP and CC Send VV lay VV between IN us PP and CC that DT quivering VVG tumult NN . SENT I PP overtook VVD and CC passed VVD the DT doctor NN between IN Woking NP and CC Send VV . SENT CHAPTER NN TEN CD IN IN THE DT STORM NN Leatherhead NP is VBZ about IN twelve NN miles NNS from IN Maybury NP Hill NP . 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SENT So RB much RB I PP saw VVD then RB , , all RB vaguely RB for IN the DT flickering VVG of IN the DT lightning NN , , in IN blinding VVG highlights NNS and CC dense JJ black JJ shadows NNS . SENT As IN it PP passed VVD it PP set VVD up RP an DT exultant JJ deafening VVG howl NN that WDT drowned VVD the DT thunder NN Aloo NP . SENT Aloo NP . SENT and CC in IN another DT minute NN it PP was VBD with IN its PP$ companion NN , , half PDT a DT mile NN away RB , , stooping VVG over IN something NN in IN the DT field NN . SENT I PP have VHP no DT doubt NN this DT Thing NN in IN the DT field NN was VBD the DT third JJ of IN the DT ten CD cylinders NNS they PP had VHD fired VVN at IN us PP from IN Mars NP . SENT For IN some DT minutes NNS I PP lay VVD there RB in IN the DT rain NN and CC darkness NN watching NN , , by IN the DT intermittent JJ light NN , , these DT monstrous JJ beings NNS of IN metal NN moving VVG about RB in IN the DT distance NN over IN the DT hedge JJ tops NNS . SENT A DT thin JJ hail NN was VBD now RB beginning VVG , , and CC as IN it PP came VVD and CC went VVD their PP$ figures NNS grew VVD misty JJ and CC then RB flashed VVD into IN clearness NN again RB . SENT Now RB and CC then RB came VVD a DT gap NN in IN the DT lightning NN , , and CC the DT night NN swallowed VVN them PP up RP . SENT I PP was VBD soaked VVN with IN hail NN above IN and CC puddle VV water NN below RB . SENT It PP was VBD some DT time NN before IN my PP$ blank JJ astonishment NN would MD let VV me PP struggle VV up RP the DT bank NN to TO a DT drier JJR position NN , , or CC think VVP at IN all DT of IN my PP$ imminent JJ peril NN . SENT Not RB far RB from IN me PP was VBD a DT little JJ one CD roomed VVD squatter's JJ hut NN of IN wood NN , , surrounded VVN by IN a DT patch NN of IN potato NN garden NN . SENT I PP struggled VVD to TO my PP$ feet NNS at IN last JJ , , and CC , , crouching VVG and CC making VVG use NN of IN every DT chance NN of IN cover NN , , I PP made VVD a DT run NN for IN this DT . SENT I PP hammered VVN at IN the DT door NN , , but CC I PP could MD not RB make VV the DT people NNS hear VVP if IN there EX were VBD any DT people NNS inside RB , , and CC after IN a DT time NN I PP desisted VVD , , and CC , , availing VVG myself PP of IN a DT ditch NN for IN the DT greater JJR part NN of IN the DT way NN , , succeeded VVN in IN crawling VVG , , unobserved JJ by IN these DT monstrous JJ machines NNS , , into IN the DT pine NN woods NNS towards IN Maybury NP . SENT Under IN cover NN of IN this DT I NN pushed VVD on IN , , wet JJ and CC shivering VVG now RB , , towards IN my PP$ own JJ house NN . SENT I PP walked VVD among IN the DT trees NNS trying VVG to TO find VV the DT footpath NN . SENT It PP was VBD very RB dark JJ indeed RB in IN the DT wood NN , , for IN the DT lightning NN was VBD now RB becoming VVG infrequent JJ , , and CC the DT hail NN , , which WDT was VBD pouring VVG down RP in IN a DT torrent NN , , fell VVD in IN columns NNS through IN the DT gaps NNS in IN the DT heavy JJ foliage NN . SENT If IN I PP had VHD fully RB realised VVN the DT meaning NN of IN all PDT the DT things NNS I PP had VHD seen VVN I PP should MD have VH immediately RB worked VVN my PP$ way NN round NN through IN Byfleet NP to TO Street NP Cobham NP , , and CC so RB gone VVN back RB to TO rejoin VV my PP$ wife NN at IN Leatherhead NP . SENT But CC that DT night NN the DT strangeness NN of IN things NNS about IN me PP , , and CC my PP$ physical JJ wretchedness NN , , prevented VVD me PP , , for IN I PP was VBD bruised VVN , , weary JJ , , wet JJ to TO the DT skin NN , , deafened VVN and CC blinded VVN by IN the DT storm NN . SENT I PP had VHD a DT vague JJ idea NN of IN going VVG on RP to TO my PP$ own JJ house NN , , and CC that WDT was VBD as RB much JJ motive NN as IN I PP had VHD . SENT I PP staggered VVD through IN the DT trees NNS , , fell VVD into IN a DT ditch NN and CC bruised VVN my PP$ knees NNS against IN a DT plank NN , , and CC finally RB splashed VVD out RP into IN the DT lane NN that WDT ran VVD down RP from IN the DT College NP Arms NP . SENT I PP say VVP splashed VVD , , for IN the DT storm NN water NN was VBD sweeping VVG the DT sand NN down IN the DT hill NN in IN a DT muddy JJ torrent NN . SENT There RB in IN the DT darkness NN a DT man NN blundered VVD into IN me PP and CC sent VVD me PP reeling VVG back RB . SENT He PP gave VVD a DT cry NN of IN terror NN , , sprang VVD sideways RB , , and CC rushed VVD on IN before IN I PP could MD gather VV my PP$ wits NNS sufficiently RB to TO speak VV to TO him PP . SENT So RB heavy JJ was VBD the DT stress NN of IN the DT storm NN just RB at IN this DT place NN that IN I PP had VHD the DT hardest JJS task NN to TO win VV my PP$ way NN up IN the DT hill NN . SENT I PP went VVD close VV up RP to TO the DT fence NN on IN the DT left VVN and CC worked VVN my PP$ way NN along IN its PP$ palings NNS . SENT Near IN the DT top NN I PP stumbled VVD upon IN something NN soft JJ , , and CC , , by IN a DT flash NN of IN lightning NN , , saw VVD between IN my PP$ feet NNS a DT heap NN of IN black JJ broadcloth NN and CC a DT pair NN of IN boots NNS . SENT Before IN I PP could MD distinguish VV clearly RB how WRB the DT man NN lay VVD , , the DT flicker NN of IN light NN had VHD passed VVN . SENT I PP stood VVD over IN him PP waiting VVG for IN the DT next JJ flash NN . SENT When WRB it PP came VVD , , I PP saw VVD that IN he PP was VBD a DT sturdy JJ man NN , , cheaply RB but CC not RB shabbily RB dressed VVN . SENT his PP$ head NN was VBD bent JJ under IN his PP$ body NN , , and CC he PP lay VVD crumpled VVD up RB close VV to TO the DT fence NN , , as RB though IN he PP had VHD been VBN flung VVN violently RB against IN it PP . SENT Overcoming VVG the DT repugnance NN natural JJ to TO one NN who WP had VHD never RB before RB touched VVN a DT dead JJ body NN , , I PP stooped VVD and CC turned VVD him PP over RP to TO feel VV for IN his PP$ heart NN . SENT He PP was VBD quite RB dead JJ . SENT Apparently RB his PP$ neck NN had VHD been VBN broken VVN . SENT The DT lightning NN flashed VVD for IN a DT third JJ time NN , , and CC his PP$ face NN leaped VVD upon IN me PP . SENT I PP sprang VVD to TO my PP$ feet NNS . SENT It PP was VBD the DT landlord NN of IN the DT Spotted NP Dog NP , , whose WP$ conveyance NN I PP had VHD taken VVN . SENT I PP stepped VVD over IN him PP gingerly RB and CC pushed VVN on IN up RB the DT hill NN . SENT I PP made VVD my PP$ way NN by IN the DT police NN station NN and CC the DT College NP Arms NP towards IN my PP$ own JJ house NN . SENT Nothing NN was VBD burning VVG on IN the DT hillside NN , , though RB from IN the DT common JJ there RB still RB came VVD a DT red JJ glare NN and CC a DT rolling JJ tumult NN of IN ruddy JJ smoke NN beating VVG up RP against IN the DT drenching VVG hail NN . SENT So RB far RB as IN I PP could MD see VV by IN the DT flashes NNS , , the DT houses NNS about IN me PP were VBD mostly RB uninjured JJ . SENT By IN the DT College NP Arms NP a DT dark JJ heap NN lay VVD in IN the DT road NN . SENT Down RB the DT road NN towards IN Maybury NP Bridge NP there RB were VBD voices NNS and CC the DT sound NN of IN feet NNS , , but CC I PP had VHD not RB the DT courage NN to TO shout VV or CC to TO go VV to TO them PP . SENT I PP let VVP myself PP in IN with IN my PP$ latchkey NN , , closed VVD , , locked VVN and CC bolted VVN the DT door NN , , staggered VVD to TO the DT foot NN of IN the DT staircase NN , , and CC sat VVD down RP . SENT My PP$ imagination NN was VBD full JJ of IN those DT striding VVG metallic JJ monsters NNS , , and CC of IN the DT dead JJ body NN smashed VVN against IN the DT fence NN . SENT I PP crouched VVD at IN the DT foot NN of IN the DT staircase NN with IN my PP$ back NN to TO the DT wall NN , , shivering VVG violently RB . SENT CHAPTER NN ELEVEN NN AT IN THE DT WINDOW NN I PP have VHP already RB said VVD that IN my PP$ storms NNS of IN emotion NN have VHP a DT trick NN of IN exhausting VVG themselves PP . SENT After IN a DT time NN I PP discovered VVD that IN I PP was VBD cold JJ and CC wet JJ , , and CC with IN little JJ pools NNS of IN water NN about IN me PP on IN the DT stair NN carpet NN . SENT I PP got VVD up RP almost RB mechanically RB , , went VVD into IN the DT dining NN room NN and CC drank VVD some DT whiskey NN , , and CC then RB I PP was VBD moved VVN to TO change VV my PP$ clothes NNS . SENT After IN I PP had VHD done VVN that IN I PP went VVD upstairs RB to TO my PP$ study NN , , but CC why WRB I PP did VVD so IN I PP do VVP not RB know VV . SENT The DT window NN of IN my PP$ study NN looks VVZ over IN the DT trees NNS and CC the DT railway NN towards IN Horsell NP Common NP . SENT In IN the DT hurry NN of IN our PP$ departure NN this DT window NN had VHD been VBN left VVN open RP . SENT The DT passage NN was VBD dark JJ , , and CC , , by IN contrast NN with IN the DT picture NN the DT window NN frame NN enclosed VVN , , the DT side NN of IN the DT room NN seemed VVD impenetrably RB dark JJ . SENT I PP stopped VVD short RB in IN the DT doorway NN . SENT The DT thunderstorm NN had VHD passed VVN . SENT The DT towers NNS of IN the DT Oriental JJ College NP and CC the DT pine NN trees NNS about IN it PP had VHD gone VVN , , and CC very RB far RB away RB , , lit VVD by IN a DT vivid JJ red JJ glare NN , , the DT common NN about IN the DT sand NN pits NNS was VBD visible JJ . SENT Across IN the DT light JJ huge JJ black JJ shapes NNS , , grotesque JJ and CC strange JJ , , moved VVD busily RB to TO and CC fro RB . SENT It PP seemed VVD indeed RB as RB if IN the DT whole JJ country NN in IN that DT direction NN was VBD on IN fire NN a DT broad JJ hillside NN set VVN with IN minute JJ tongues NNS of IN flame NN , , swaying VVG and CC writhing VVG with IN the DT gusts NNS of IN the DT dying VVG storm NN , , and CC throwing VVG a DT red JJ reflection NN upon IN the DT cloud NN scud NN above RB . SENT Every DT now RB and CC then RB a DT haze NN of IN smoke NN from IN some DT nearer JJR conflagration NN drove VVD across IN the DT window NN and CC hid VVD the DT Martian JJ shapes NNS . SENT I PP could MD not RB see VV what WP they PP were VBD doing VVG , , nor CC the DT clear JJ form NN of IN them PP , , nor CC recognise VV the DT black JJ objects NNS they PP were VBD busied VVN upon RP . SENT Neither CC could MD I PP see VV the DT nearer JJR fire NN , , though IN the DT reflections NNS of IN it PP danced VVD on IN the DT wall NN and CC ceiling NN of IN the DT study NN . SENT A DT sharp JJ , , resinous JJ tang NN of IN burning NN was VBD in IN the DT air NN . SENT I PP closed VVD the DT door NN noiselessly RB and CC crept VVN towards IN the DT window NN . SENT As IN I PP did VVD so RB , , the DT view NN opened VVD out RP until IN , , on IN the DT one CD hand NN , , it PP reached VVD to TO the DT houses NNS about IN Woking NP station NN , , and CC on IN the DT other JJ to TO the DT charred VVN and CC blackened VVN pine NN woods NNS of IN Byfleet NP . SENT There EX was VBD a DT light NN down RB below IN the DT hill NN , , on IN the DT railway NN , , near IN the DT arch NN , , and CC several JJ of IN the DT houses NNS along IN the DT Maybury NP road NN and CC the DT streets NNS near IN the DT station NN were VBD glowing VVG ruins NNS . SENT The DT light NN upon IN the DT railway NN puzzled VVD me PP at IN first JJ . SENT there EX were VBD a DT black JJ heap NN and CC a DT vivid JJ glare NN , , and CC to TO the DT right NN of IN that WDT a DT row NN of IN yellow JJ oblongs NNS . SENT Then RB I PP perceived VVD this DT was VBD a DT wrecked VVD train NN , , the DT fore NN part NN smashed VVD and CC on IN fire NN , , the DT hinder VV carriages NNS still RB upon IN the DT rails NNS . SENT Between IN these DT three CD main JJ centres NNS of IN light NN the DT houses NNS , , the DT train NN , , and CC the DT burning NN county NN towards IN Chobham NP stretched VVD irregular JJ patches NNS of IN dark JJ country NN , , broken VVN here RB and CC there RB by IN intervals NNS of IN dimly RB glowing JJ and CC smoking NN ground NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT strangest JJS spectacle NN , , that DT black JJ expanse NN set VVN with IN fire NN . SENT It PP reminded VVD me PP , , more JJR than IN anything NN else RB , , of IN the DT Potteries NNS at IN night NN . SENT At IN first RB I PP could MD distinguish VV no DT people NNS at IN all DT , , though IN I PP peered VVD intently RB for IN them PP . SENT Later RBR I PP saw VVD against IN the DT light NN of IN Woking NP station NN a DT number NN of IN black JJ figures NNS hurrying VVG one CD after IN the DT other JJ across IN the DT line NN . SENT And CC this DT was VBD the DT little JJ world NN in IN which WDT I PP had VHD been VBN living VVG securely RB for IN years NNS , , this DT fiery JJ chaos NN . SENT What WP had VHD happened VVN in IN the DT last JJ seven CD hours NNS I PP still RB did VVD not RB know VV . SENT nor CC did VVD I PP know VVP , , though IN I PP was VBD beginning VVG to TO guess VV , , the DT relation NN between IN these DT mechanical JJ colossi NNS and CC the DT sluggish JJ lumps NNS I PP had VHD seen VVN disgorged VVN from IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT With IN a DT queer JJ feeling NN of IN impersonal JJ interest NN I PP turned VVD my PP$ desk NN chair NN to TO the DT window NN , , sat VVD down RP , , and CC stared VVD at IN the DT blackened VVN country NN , , and CC particularly RB at IN the DT three CD gigantic JJ black JJ things NNS that WDT were VBD going VVG to TO and CC fro RB in IN the DT glare NN about IN the DT sand NN pits NNS . SENT They PP seemed VVD amazingly RB busy JJ . SENT I PP began VVD to TO ask VV myself PP what WP they PP could MD be VB . SENT Were VBD they PP intelligent JJ mechanisms NNS . SENT Such PDT a DT thing NN I PP felt VVD was VBD impossible JJ . SENT Or CC did VVD a DT Martian NN sit VVP within IN each DT , , ruling NN , , directing VVG , , using VVG , , much RB as IN a DT man's NNS brain NN sits VVZ and CC rules NNS in IN his PP$ body NN . SENT I PP began VVD to TO compare VV the DT things NNS to TO human JJ machines NNS , , to TO ask VV myself PP for IN the DT first JJ time NN in IN my PP$ life NN how WRB an DT ironclad JJ or CC a DT steam NN engine NN would MD seem VV to TO an DT intelligent JJ lower JJR animal NN . SENT The DT storm NN had VHD left VVN the DT sky NN clear JJ , , and CC over IN the DT smoke NN of IN the DT burning NN land NN the DT little JJ fading NN pinpoint VV of IN Mars NP was VBD dropping VVG into IN the DT west NN , , when WRB a DT soldier NN came VVD into IN my PP$ garden NN . SENT I PP heard VVD a DT slight JJ scraping VVG at IN the DT fence NN , , and CC rousing VVG myself PP from IN the DT lethargy NN that WDT had VHD fallen VVN upon IN me PP , , I PP looked VVD down RB and CC saw VVD him PP dimly RB , , clambering VVG over IN the DT palings NNS . SENT At IN the DT sight NN of IN another DT human JJ being NN my PP$ torpor NN passed VVD , , and CC I PP leaned VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN eagerly RB . SENT Hist NN . SENT said VVD I PP , , in IN a DT whisper NN . SENT He PP stopped VVD astride IN of IN the DT fence NN in IN doubt NN . SENT Then RB he PP came VVD over IN and CC across IN the DT lawn NN to TO the DT corner NN of IN the DT house NN . SENT He PP bent VVD down RB and CC stepped VVD softly RB . SENT Who's NNS there RB . SENT he PP said VVD , , also RB whispering VVG , , standing VVG under IN the DT window NN and CC peering VVG up RP . SENT Where WRB are VBP you PP going VVG . SENT I PP asked VVD . SENT God NP knows VVZ . SENT Are VBP you PP trying VVG to TO hide VV . SENT That's NP it PP . SENT Come VVN into IN the DT house NN , , I PP said VVD . SENT I PP went VVD down RB , , unfastened VVD the DT door NN , , and CC let VV him PP in RP , , and CC locked VVD the DT door NN again RB . SENT I PP could MD not RB see VV his PP$ face NN . SENT He PP was VBD hatless JJ , , and CC his PP$ coat NN was VBD unbuttoned VVN . SENT My NP God NP . SENT he PP said VVD , , as IN I PP drew VVD him PP in RP . SENT What WP has VHZ happened VVN . SENT I PP asked VVD . SENT What WP hasn't NN . SENT In IN the DT obscurity NN I PP could MD see VV he PP made VVD a DT gesture NN of IN despair NN . SENT They PP wiped VVD us PP out RP simply RB wiped VVN us PP out RP , , he PP repeated VVD again RB and CC again RB . SENT He PP followed VVD me PP , , almost RB mechanically RB , , into IN the DT dining NN room NN . SENT Take VV some DT whiskey NN , , I PP said VVD , , pouring VVG out RP a DT stiff JJ dose NN . SENT He PP drank VVD it PP . SENT Then RB abruptly RB he PP sat VVD down RP before IN the DT table NN , , put VVD his PP$ head NN on IN his PP$ arms NNS , , and CC began VVD to TO sob VV and CC weep VV like IN a DT little JJ boy NN , , in IN a DT perfect JJ passion NN of IN emotion NN , , while IN I PP , , with IN a DT curious JJ forgetfulness NN of IN my PP$ own JJ recent JJ despair NN , , stood VVD beside IN him PP , , wondering VVG . SENT It PP was VBD a DT long JJ time NN before IN he PP could MD steady RB his PP$ nerves NNS to TO answer VV my PP$ questions NNS , , and CC then RB he PP answered VVD perplexingly RB and CC brokenly RB . SENT He PP was VBD a DT driver NN in IN the DT artillery NN , , and CC had VHD only RB come VVN into IN action NN about IN seven CD . SENT At IN that DT time NN firing NN was VBD going VVG on IN across IN the DT common JJ , , and CC it PP was VBD said VVD the DT first JJ party NN of IN Martians NNS were VBD crawling VVG slowly RB towards IN their PP$ second JJ cylinder NN under IN cover NN of IN a DT metal NN shield NN . SENT Later RBR this DT shield NN staggered VVD up RP on IN tripod NN legs NNS and CC became VVD the DT first JJ of IN the DT fighting VVG machines NNS I PP had VHD seen VVN . SENT The DT gun NN he PP drove VVD had VHD been VBN unlimbered VVN near IN Horsell NP , , in IN order NN to TO command VV the DT sand NN pits NNS , , and CC its PP$ arrival NN it PP was VBD that RB had VHN precipitated VVD the DT action NN . SENT As IN the DT limber JJ gunners NNS went VVD to TO the DT rear NN , , his PP$ horse NN trod VVN in IN a DT rabbit NN hole NN and CC came VVD down RP , , throwing VVG him PP into IN a DT depression NN of IN the DT ground NN . SENT At IN the DT same JJ moment NN the DT gun NN exploded VVD behind IN him PP , , the DT ammunition NN blew VVD up RP , , there EX was VBD fire NN all RB about IN him PP , , and CC he PP found VVD himself PP lying VVG under IN a DT heap NN of IN charred VVN dead JJ men NNS and CC dead JJ horses NNS . SENT I PP lay VVD still RB , , he PP said VVD , , scared VVN out RP of IN my PP$ wits NNS , , with IN the DT fore NN quarter NN of IN a DT horse NN atop IN of IN me PP . SENT We'd NNS been VBN wiped VVN out RP . SENT And CC the DT smell NN good JJ God NP . SENT Like IN burnt JJ meat NN . SENT I PP was VBD hurt VVN across IN the DT back NN by IN the DT fall NN of IN the DT horse NN , , and CC there RB I PP had VHD to TO lie VV until IN I PP felt VVD better JJR . SENT Just RB like IN parade NN it PP had VHD been VBN a DT minute NN before RB then RB stumble VV , , bang VV , , swish VV . SENT Wiped VVN out RP . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT He PP had VHD hid VVD under IN the DT dead JJ horse NN for IN a DT long JJ time NN , , peeping VVG out RP furtively RB across IN the DT common JJ . SENT The DT Cardigan NP men NNS had VHD tried VVN a DT rush NN , , in IN skirmishing VVG order NN , , at IN the DT pit NN , , simply RB to TO be VB swept VVN out RP of IN existence NN . SENT Then RB the DT monster NN had VHD risen VVN to TO its PP$ feet NNS and CC had VHD begun VVN to TO walk VV leisurely RB to TO and CC fro RB across IN the DT common NN among IN the DT few JJ fugitives NNS , , with IN its PP$ headlike JJ hood NN turning VVG about RB exactly RB like IN the DT head NN of IN a DT cowled VVN human JJ being NN . SENT A DT kind NN of IN arm NN carried VVD a DT complicated JJ metallic JJ case NN , , about IN which WDT green JJ flashes NNS scintillated VVD , , and CC out RB of IN the DT funnel VV of IN this DT there RB smoked VVD the DT Heat NP Ray NP . SENT In IN a DT few JJ minutes NNS there EX was VBD , , so RB far RB as IN the DT soldier NN could MD see VV , , not RB a DT living NN thing NN left VVN upon IN the DT common JJ , , and CC every DT bush NN and CC tree NN upon IN it PP that DT was VBD not RB already RB a DT blackened VVN skeleton NN was VBD burning VVG . SENT The DT hussars NNS had VHD been VBN on IN the DT road NN beyond IN the DT curvature NN of IN the DT ground NN , , and CC he PP saw VVD nothing NN of IN them PP . SENT He PP heard VVD the DT Martians NNS rattle VV for IN a DT time NN and CC then RB become VV still RB . SENT The DT giant NN saved VVN Woking NP station NN and CC its PP$ cluster NN of IN houses NNS until IN the DT last JJ . SENT then RB in IN a DT moment NN the DT Heat NP Ray NP was VBD brought VVN to TO bear VV , , and CC the DT town NN became VVD a DT heap NN of IN fiery JJ ruins NNS . SENT Then RB the DT Thing NN shut VVD off RP the DT Heat NP Ray NP , , and CC turning VVG its PP$ back NN upon IN the DT artilleryman NN , , began VVD to TO waddle VV away RB towards IN the DT smouldering VVG pine NN woods NNS that IN sheltered JJ the DT second JJ cylinder NN . SENT As IN it PP did VVD so IN a DT second JJ glittering VVG Titan NN built VVD itself PP up RP out IN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT The DT second JJ monster NN followed VVD the DT first JJ , , and CC at IN that IN the DT artilleryman NN began VVD to TO crawl VV very RB cautiously RB across IN the DT hot JJ heather JJ ash NN towards IN Horsell NP . SENT He PP managed VVD to TO get VV alive JJ into IN the DT ditch NN by IN the DT side NN of IN the DT road NN , , and CC so RB escaped VVD to TO Woking NP . SENT There RB his PP$ story NN became VVD ejaculatory JJ . SENT The DT place NN was VBD impassable JJ . SENT It PP seems VVZ there EX were VBD a DT few JJ people NNS alive RB there RB , , frantic JJ for IN the DT most JJS part NN and CC many JJ burned VVN and CC scalded VVN . SENT He PP was VBD turned VVN aside RP by IN the DT fire NN , , and CC hid VVD among IN some DT almost RB scorching VVG heaps NNS of IN broken JJ wall NN as IN one CD of IN the DT Martian JJ giants NNS returned VVD . SENT He PP saw VVD this DT one NN pursue VV a DT man NN , , catch VV him PP up RP in IN one CD of IN its PP$ steely JJ tentacles NNS , , and CC knock VV his PP$ head NN against IN the DT trunk NN of IN a DT pine NN tree NN . SENT At IN last JJ , , after IN nightfall NN , , the DT artilleryman NN made VVD a DT rush NN for IN it PP and CC got VVD over IN the DT railway NN embankment NN . SENT Since IN then RB he PP had VHD been VBN skulking VVG along RP towards IN Maybury NP , , in IN the DT hope NN of IN getting VVG out RP of IN danger NN Londonward NP . SENT People NNS were VBD hiding VVG in IN trenches NNS and CC cellars NNS , , and CC many JJ of IN the DT survivors NNS had VHD made VVN off RP towards IN Woking NP village NN and CC Send VV . SENT He PP had VHD been VBN consumed VVN with IN thirst NN until IN he PP found VVD one CD of IN the DT water NN mains NNS near IN the DT railway NN arch NN smashed VVD , , and CC the DT water NN bubbling VVG out RP like IN a DT spring NN upon IN the DT road NN . SENT That DT was VBD the DT story NN I PP got VVD from IN him PP , , bit NN by IN bit NN . SENT He PP grew VVD calmer JJR telling VVG me PP and CC trying VVG to TO make VV me PP see VV the DT things NNS he PP had VHD seen VVN . SENT He PP had VHD eaten VVN no DT food NN since IN midday NN , , he PP told VVD me PP early JJ in IN his PP$ narrative NN , , and CC I PP found VVD some DT mutton NN and CC bread NN in IN the DT pantry NN and CC brought VVD it PP into IN the DT room NN . SENT We PP lit VVD no DT lamp NN for IN fear NN of IN attracting VVG the DT Martians NNS , , and CC ever RB and CC again RB our PP$ hands NNS would MD touch VV upon IN bread NN or CC meat NN . SENT As IN he PP talked VVD , , things NNS about IN us PP came VVD darkly RB out RB of IN the DT darkness NN , , and CC the DT trampled JJ bushes NNS and CC broken VVN rose VVD trees NNS outside IN the DT window NN grew VVD distinct JJ . SENT It PP would MD seem VV that IN a DT number NN of IN men NNS or CC animals NNS had VHD rushed VVN across IN the DT lawn NN . SENT I PP began VVD to TO see VV his PP$ face NN , , blackened VVN and CC haggard JJ , , as IN no DT doubt NN mine NN was VBD also RB . SENT When WRB we PP had VHD finished VVN eating VVG we PP went VVD softly RB upstairs JJ to TO my PP$ study NN , , and CC I PP looked VVD again RB out RB of IN the DT open JJ window NN . SENT In IN one CD night NN the DT valley NN had VHD become VVN a DT valley NN of IN ashes NNS . SENT The DT fires NNS had VHD dwindled VVD now RB . SENT Where WRB flames NNS had VHD been VBN there RB were VBD now RB streamers NNS of IN smoke NN . SENT but CC the DT countless JJ ruins NNS of IN shattered VVN and CC gutted VVN houses NNS and CC blasted VVD and CC blackened VVN trees NNS that IN the DT night NN had VHD hidden VVN stood VVN out RP now RB gaunt JJ and CC terrible JJ in IN the DT pitiless JJ light NN of IN dawn NN . SENT Yet RB here RB and CC there RB some DT object NN had VHD had VHN the DT luck NN to TO escape VV a DT white JJ railway NN signal NN here RB , , the DT end NN of IN a DT greenhouse NN there RB , , white JJ and CC fresh JJ amid IN the DT wreckage NN . SENT Never RB before RB in IN the DT history NN of IN warfare NN had VHD destruction NN been VBN so RB indiscriminate JJ and CC so RB universal JJ . 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SENT For IN I PP already RB perceived VVD clearly RB that IN the DT country NN about IN London NP must MD inevitably RB be VB the DT scene NN of IN a DT disastrous JJ struggle NN before IN such JJ creatures NNS as IN these DT could MD be VB destroyed VVN . SENT Between IN us PP and CC Leatherhead NP , , however RB , , lay VVD the DT third JJ cylinder NN , , with IN its PP$ guarding VVG giants NNS . SENT Had VHD I PP been VBN alone RB , , I PP think VVP I PP should MD have VH taken VVN my PP$ chance NN and CC struck VVD across IN country NN . SENT But CC the DT artilleryman NN dissuaded VVN me PP . SENT It's NP no DT kindness NN to TO the DT right JJ sort NN of IN wife NN , , he PP said VVD , , to TO make VV her PP a DT widow NN . SENT and CC in IN the DT end NN I PP agreed VVD to TO go VV with IN him PP , , under IN cover NN of IN the DT woods NNS , , northward RB as RB far RB as IN Street NP Cobham NP before IN I PP parted VVD with IN him PP . SENT Thence RB I PP would MD make VV a DT big JJ detour NN by IN Epsom NP to TO reach VV Leatherhead NP . SENT I PP should MD have VH started VVN at IN once RB , , but CC my PP$ companion NN had VHD been VBN in IN active JJ service NN and CC he PP knew VVD better JJR than IN that DT . SENT He PP made VVD me PP ransack VV the DT house NN for IN a DT flask NN , , which WDT he PP filled VVD with IN whiskey NN . SENT and CC we PP lined VVD every DT available JJ pocket NN with IN packets NNS of IN biscuits NNS and CC slices NNS of IN meat NN . SENT Then RB we PP crept VVD out RP of IN the DT house NN , , and CC ran VVD as RB quickly RB as IN we PP could MD down RB the DT ill RB made VVN road NN by IN which WDT I PP had VHD come VVN overnight RB . SENT The DT houses NNS seemed VVD deserted VVN . SENT In IN the DT road NN lay VVD a DT group NN of IN three CD charred VVN bodies NNS close RB together RB , , struck VVD dead JJ by IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP . 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SENT The DT majority NN of IN the DT inhabitants NNS had VHD escaped VVN , , I PP suppose VVP , , by IN way NN of IN the DT Old NP Woking NP road NN the DT road NN I PP had VHD taken VVN when WRB I PP drove VVD to TO Leatherhead NP or CC they PP had VHD hidden VVN . SENT We PP went VVD down RP the DT lane NN , , by IN the DT body NN of IN the DT man NN in IN black JJ , , sodden JJ now RB from IN the DT overnight JJ hail NN , , and CC broke VVD into IN the DT woods NNS at IN the DT foot NN of IN the DT hill NN . SENT We PP pushed VVD through IN these DT towards IN the DT railway NN without IN meeting VVG a DT soul NN . SENT The DT woods NNS across IN the DT line NN were VBD but CC the DT scarred VVN and CC blackened VVN ruins NNS of IN woods NNS . SENT for IN the DT most JJS part NN the DT trees NNS had VHD fallen VVN , , but CC a DT certain JJ proportion NN still RB stood VVD , , dismal JJ grey NN stems VVZ , , with IN dark JJ brown JJ foliage NN instead RB of IN green NN . 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SENT What WP d'ye NP mean VV a DT gun NN . SENT No RB , , sir NN , , and CC the DT artilleryman NN began VVD a DT vivid JJ account NN of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP . SENT Halfway RB through RB , , the DT lieutenant NN interrupted VVN him PP and CC looked VVD up RP at IN me PP . SENT I PP was VBD still RB standing VVG on IN the DT bank NN by IN the DT side NN of IN the DT road NN . SENT It's NP perfectly RB true JJ , , I PP said VVD . SENT Well RB , , said VVD the DT lieutenant NN , , I PP suppose VVP it's JJ my PP$ business NN to TO see VV it PP too RB . SENT Look VV here RB to TO the DT artilleryman NN we're NN detailed VVN here RB clearing VVG people NNS out RP of IN their PP$ houses NNS . SENT You'd NP better RBR go VV along RP and CC report VV yourself PP to TO Brigadier NN General NP Marvin NP , , and CC tell VV him PP all RB you PP know VVP . SENT He's NNS at IN Weybridge NP . SENT Know VV the DT way NN . SENT I PP do VVP , , I PP said VVD . SENT and CC he PP turned VVD his PP$ horse NN southward RB again RB . SENT Half PDT a DT mile NN , , you PP say VVP . SENT said VVD he PP . SENT At IN most JJS , , I PP answered VVD , , and CC pointed VVD over IN the DT treetops NNS southward RB . SENT He PP thanked VVD me PP and CC rode VVD on IN , , and CC we PP saw VVD them PP no RB more RBR . SENT Farther RBR along IN we PP came VVD upon IN a DT group NN of IN three CD women NNS and CC two CD children NNS in IN the DT road NN , , busy JJ clearing NN out IN a DT labourer's JJ cottage NN . SENT They PP had VHD got VVN hold NN of IN a DT little JJ hand NN truck NN , , and CC were VBD piling VVG it PP up RP with IN unclean JJ looking VVG bundles NNS and CC shabby JJ furniture NN . SENT They PP were VBD all RB too RB assiduously RB engaged VVN to TO talk VV to TO us PP as IN we PP passed VVD . SENT By IN Byfleet NP station NN we PP emerged VVD from IN the DT pine NN trees NNS , , and CC found VVD the DT country NN calm NN and CC peaceful JJ under IN the DT morning NN sunlight NN . SENT We PP were VBD far RB beyond IN the DT range NN of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP there RB , , and CC had VHD it PP not RB been VBN for IN the DT silent JJ desertion NN of IN some DT of IN the DT houses NNS , , the DT stirring VVG movement NN of IN packing VVG in IN others NNS , , and CC the DT knot NN of IN soldiers NNS standing VVG on IN the DT bridge NN over IN the DT railway NN and CC staring VVG down RP the DT line NN towards IN Woking NP , , the DT day NN would MD have VH seemed VVN very RB like IN any DT other JJ Sunday NP . 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SENT I PP and CC the DT artilleryman NN , , seated VVN on IN the DT step NN of IN the DT drinking NN fountain NN , , made VVD a DT very RB passable JJ meal NN upon IN what WP we PP had VHD brought VVN with IN us PP . SENT Patrols NNS of IN soldiers NNS here RB no RB longer JJR hussars NNS , , but CC grenadiers NNS in IN white NN were VBD warning VVG people NNS to TO move VV now RB or CC to TO take VV refuge NN in IN their PP$ cellars NNS as RB soon RB as IN the DT firing NN began VVD . SENT We PP saw VVD as IN we PP crossed VVD the DT railway NN bridge NN that IN a DT growing VVG crowd NN of IN people NNS had VHD assembled VVN in IN and CC about IN the DT railway NN station NN , , and CC the DT swarming VVG platform NN was VBD piled VVN with IN boxes NNS and CC packages NNS . 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SENT Three CD or CC four CD soldiers NNS stood VVD on IN the DT lawn NN of IN the DT inn NN , , staring VVG and CC jesting VVG at IN the DT fugitives NNS , , without IN offering VVG to TO help VV . SENT The DT inn NN was VBD closed VVN , , as IN it PP was VBD now RB within IN prohibited VVN hours NNS . SENT What's NNS that IN . SENT cried VVN a DT boatman NN , , and CC Shut VVD up RP , , you PP fool VV . SENT said VVD a DT man NN near IN me PP to TO a DT yelping VVG dog NN . SENT Then RB the DT sound NN came VVD again RB , , this DT time NN from IN the DT direction NN of IN Chertsey NP , , a DT muffled VVN thud NN the DT sound NN of IN a DT gun NN . SENT The DT fighting NN was VBD beginning VVG . SENT Almost RB immediately RB unseen JJ batteries NNS across IN the DT river NN to TO our PP$ right NN , , unseen JJ because IN of IN the DT trees NNS , , took VVD up RP the DT chorus NN , , firing VVG heavily RB one CD after IN the DT other JJ . SENT A DT woman NN screamed VVD . 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SENT Then RB , , advancing VVG obliquely RB towards IN us PP , , came VVD a DT fifth NN . SENT Their PP$ armoured JJ bodies NNS glittered VVN in IN the DT sun NN as IN they PP swept VVD swiftly RB forward RB upon IN the DT guns NNS , , growing VVG rapidly RB larger JJR as IN they PP drew VVD nearer JJR . SENT One CD on IN the DT extreme JJ left NN , , the DT remotest JJS that DT is VBZ , , flourished VVD a DT huge JJ case NN high JJ in IN the DT air NN , , and CC the DT ghostly JJ , , terrible JJ Heat NP Ray NP I PP had VHD already RB seen VVN on IN Friday NP night NN smote VVD towards IN Chertsey NP , , and CC struck VVD the DT town NN . SENT At IN sight NN of IN these DT strange JJ , , swift JJ , , and CC terrible JJ creatures NNS the DT crowd NN near IN the DT water's NNS edge NN seemed VVD to TO me PP to TO be VB for IN a DT moment NN horror NN struck VVD . SENT There EX was VBD no DT screaming VVG or CC shouting VVG , , but CC a DT silence NN . SENT Then RB a DT hoarse JJ murmur NN and CC a DT movement NN of IN feet NNS a DT splashing VVG from IN the DT water NN . SENT A DT man NN , , too RB frightened VVN to TO drop VV the DT portmanteau NN he PP carried VVD on IN his PP$ shoulder NN , , swung VVD round NN and CC sent VVD me PP staggering JJ with IN a DT blow NN from IN the DT corner NN of IN his PP$ burden NN . SENT A DT woman NN thrust NN at IN me PP with IN her PP$ hand NN and CC rushed VVD past IN me PP . SENT I PP turned VVD with IN the DT rush NN of IN the DT people NNS , , but CC I PP was VBD not RB too RB terrified VVN for IN thought NN . SENT The DT terrible JJ Heat NP Ray NP was VBD in IN my PP$ mind NN . SENT To TO get VV under IN water NN . SENT That DT was VBD it PP . SENT Get VV under IN water NN . SENT I PP shouted VVD , , unheeded JJ . SENT I PP faced VVD about RB again RB , , and CC rushed VVD towards IN the DT approaching VVG Martian NN , , rushed VVD right RB down RB the DT gravelly JJ beach NN and CC headlong RB into IN the DT water NN . SENT Others NNS did VVD the DT same JJ . SENT A DT boatload NN of IN people NNS putting VVG back RB came VVD leaping VVG out RP as IN I PP rushed VVD past JJ . SENT The DT stones NNS under IN my PP$ feet NNS were VBD muddy JJ and CC slippery JJ , , and CC the DT river NN was VBD so RB low JJ that IN I PP ran VVD perhaps RB twenty CD feet NNS scarcely RB waist NN deep RB . SENT Then RB , , as IN the DT Martian JJ towered JJ overhead NN scarcely RB a DT couple NN of IN hundred CD yards NNS away RB , , I PP flung VVD myself PP forward RB under IN the DT surface NN . SENT The DT splashes NNS of IN the DT people NNS in IN the DT boats NNS leaping VVG into IN the DT river NN sounded VVD like IN thunderclaps NNS in IN my PP$ ears NNS . SENT People NNS were VBD landing VVG hastily RB on IN both DT sides NNS of IN the DT river NN . SENT But CC the DT Martian JJ machine NN took VVD no DT more JJR notice NN for IN the DT moment NN of IN the DT people NNS running VVG this DT way NN and CC that IN than IN a DT man NN would MD of IN the DT confusion NN of IN ants NNS in IN a DT nest NN against IN which WDT his PP$ foot NN has VHZ kicked VVN . SENT When WRB , , half RB suffocated VVN , , I PP raised VVD my PP$ head NN above IN water NN , , the DT Martian's NP hood NN pointed VVD at IN the DT batteries NNS that WDT were VBD still RB firing VVG across IN the DT river NN , , and CC as IN it PP advanced VVD it PP swung VVD loose RB what WP must MD have VH been VBN the DT generator NN of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP . SENT In IN another DT moment NN it PP was VBD on IN the DT bank NN , , and CC in IN a DT stride NN wading VVG halfway RB across IN . SENT The DT knees NNS of IN its PP$ foremost JJ legs NNS bent JJ at IN the DT farther RBR bank NN , , and CC in IN another DT moment NN it PP had VHD raised VVN itself PP to TO its PP$ full JJ height NN again RB , , close JJ to TO the DT village NN of IN Shepperton NP . SENT Forthwith RB the DT six CD guns NNS which WDT , , unknown JJ to TO anyone NN on IN the DT right JJ bank NN , , had VHD been VBN hidden VVN behind IN the DT outskirts NNS of IN that DT village NN , , fired VVN simultaneously RB . SENT The DT sudden JJ near JJ concussion NN , , the DT last JJ close NN upon IN the DT first JJ , , made VVD my PP$ heart NN jump NN . SENT The DT monster NN was VBD already RB raising VVG the DT case NN generating VVG the DT Heat NP Ray NP as IN the DT first JJ shell NN burst VVD six CD yards NNS above IN the DT hood NN . SENT I PP gave VVD a DT cry NN of IN astonishment NN . SENT I PP saw VVD and CC thought VVD nothing NN of IN the DT other JJ four CD Martian JJ monsters NNS . SENT my PP$ attention NN was VBD riveted VVN upon IN the DT nearer JJR incident NN . SENT Simultaneously RB two CD other JJ shells NNS burst VVP in IN the DT air NN near IN the DT body NN as IN the DT hood NN twisted JJ round NN in IN time NN to TO receive VV , , but CC not RB in IN time NN to TO dodge VV , , the DT fourth JJ shell NN . SENT The DT shell NN burst NN clean JJ in IN the DT face NN of IN the DT Thing NN . SENT The DT hood NN bulged VVD , , flashed VVD , , was VBD whirled VVN off RP in IN a DT dozen NN tattered VVD fragments NNS of IN red JJ flesh NN and CC glittering VVG metal NN . SENT Hit VVN . SENT shouted VVD I PP , , with IN something NN between IN a DT scream NN and CC a DT cheer NN . SENT I PP heard VVD answering NN shouts VVZ from IN the DT people NNS in IN the DT water NN about IN me PP . SENT I PP could MD have VH leaped VVN out RP of IN the DT water NN with IN that DT momentary JJ exultation NN . SENT The DT decapitated VVN colossus NN reeled VVN like IN a DT drunken JJ giant NN . SENT but CC it PP did VVD not RB fall VV over RP . SENT It PP recovered VVD its PP$ balance NN by IN a DT miracle NN , , and CC , , no RB longer RB heeding VVG its PP$ steps NNS and CC with IN the DT camera NN that WDT fired VVD the DT Heat NP Ray NP now RB rigidly RB upheld VVN , , it PP reeled VVD swiftly RB upon IN Shepperton NP . SENT The DT living NN intelligence NN , , the DT Martian NN within IN the DT hood NN , , was VBD slain VVN and CC splashed VVD to TO the DT four CD winds NNS of IN heaven NN , , and CC the DT Thing NN was VBD now RB but CC a DT mere JJ intricate JJ device NN of IN metal NN whirling VVG to TO destruction NN . SENT It PP drove VVD along RP in IN a DT straight JJ line NN , , incapable JJ of IN guidance NN . SENT It PP struck VVD the DT tower NN of IN Shepperton NP Church NP , , smashing VVG it PP down RP as IN the DT impact NN of IN a DT battering VVG ram NN might MD have VH done VVN , , swerved VVN aside RB , , blundered VVD on IN and CC collapsed VVD with IN tremendous JJ force NN into IN the DT river NN out RP of IN my PP$ sight NN . SENT A DT violent JJ explosion NN shook VVD the DT air NN , , and CC a DT spout NN of IN water NN , , steam NN , , mud NN , , and CC shattered JJ metal NN shot VVD far RB up RB into IN the DT sky NN . SENT As IN the DT camera NN of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP hit VVD the DT water NN , , the DT latter NN had VHD immediately RB flashed VVN into IN steam NN . SENT In IN another DT moment NN a DT huge JJ wave NN , , like IN a DT muddy JJ tidal JJ bore NN but CC almost RB scaldingly RB hot JJ , , came VVD sweeping JJ round NN the DT bend VV upstream RB . SENT I PP saw VVD people NNS struggling VVG shorewards NNS , , and CC heard VVD their PP$ screaming VVG and CC shouting VVG faintly RB above IN the DT seething JJ and CC roar NN of IN the DT Martian's NP collapse NN . SENT For IN a DT moment NN I PP heeded VVD nothing NN of IN the DT heat NN , , forgot VVD the DT patent NN need NN of IN self NN preservation NN . SENT I PP splashed VVD through IN the DT tumultuous JJ water NN , , pushing VVG aside RP a DT man NN in IN black JJ to TO do VV so RB , , until IN I PP could MD see VV round VV the DT bend VV . SENT Half PDT a DT dozen NN deserted VVN boats NNS pitched VVD aimlessly RB upon IN the DT confusion NN of IN the DT waves NNS . SENT The DT fallen JJ Martian NN came VVD into IN sight NN downstream JJ , , lying VVG across IN the DT river NN , , and CC for IN the DT most JJS part NN submerged VVD . SENT Thick JJ clouds NNS of IN steam NN were VBD pouring VVG off RP the DT wreckage NN , , and CC through IN the DT tumultuously RB whirling VVG wisps NNS I PP could MD see VV , , intermittently RB and CC vaguely RB , , the DT gigantic JJ limbs NNS churning VVG the DT water NN and CC flinging VVG a DT splash NN and CC spray NN of IN mud NN and CC froth NN into IN the DT air NN . SENT The DT tentacles NNS swayed VVN and CC struck VVN like IN living VVG arms NNS , , and CC , , save VV for IN the DT helpless JJ purposelessness NN of IN these DT movements NNS , , it PP was VBD as RB if IN some DT wounded JJ thing NN were VBD struggling VVG for IN its PP$ life NN amid IN the DT waves NNS . SENT Enormous JJ quantities NNS of IN a DT ruddy JJ brown JJ fluid NN were VBD spurting VVG up RP in IN noisy JJ jets NNS out IN of IN the DT machine NN . SENT My PP$ attention NN was VBD diverted VVN from IN this DT death NN flurry NN by IN a DT furious JJ yelling VVG , , like IN that DT of IN the DT thing NN called VVD a DT siren NN in IN our PP$ manufacturing NN towns NNS . SENT A DT man NN , , knee NN deep JJ near IN the DT towing VVG path NN , , shouted VVD inaudibly RB to TO me PP and CC pointed VVD . SENT Looking VVG back RB , , I PP saw VVD the DT other JJ Martians NNS advancing VVG with IN gigantic JJ strides NNS down IN the DT riverbank NP from IN the DT direction NN of IN Chertsey NP . SENT The DT Shepperton NP guns NNS spoke VVD this DT time NN unavailingly RB . SENT At IN that IN I PP ducked VVD at IN once RB under IN water NN , , and CC , , holding VVG my PP$ breath NN until IN movement NN was VBD an DT agony NN , , blundered VVD painfully RB ahead RB under IN the DT surface NN as RB long RB as IN I PP could MD . SENT The DT water NN was VBD in IN a DT tumult NN about IN me PP , , and CC rapidly RB growing VVG hotter JJR . SENT When WRB for IN a DT moment NN I PP raised VVD my PP$ head NN to TO take VV breath NN and CC throw VV the DT hair NN and CC water NN from IN my PP$ eyes NNS , , the DT steam NN was VBD rising VVG in IN a DT whirling VVG white JJ fog NN that IN at IN first JJ hid VVD the DT Martians NNS altogether RB . SENT The DT noise NN was VBD deafening VVG . SENT Then RB I PP saw VVD them PP dimly RB , , colossal JJ figures NNS of IN grey NN , , magnified VVN by IN the DT mist NN . SENT They PP had VHD passed VVN by IN me PP , , and CC two CD were VBD stooping VVG over IN the DT frothing VVG , , tumultuous JJ ruins NNS of IN their PP$ comrade NN . SENT The DT third JJ and CC fourth JJ stood VVD beside IN him PP in IN the DT water NN , , one PP perhaps RB two CD hundred CD yards NNS from IN me PP , , the DT other JJ towards IN Laleham NP . SENT The DT generators NNS of IN the DT Heat NP Rays NPS waved VVD high JJ , , and CC the DT hissing VVG beams VVZ smote VV down RP this DT way NN and CC that IN . SENT The DT air NN was VBD full JJ of IN sound NN , , a DT deafening VVG and CC confusing VVG conflict NN of IN noises NNS the DT clangorous JJ din NN of IN the DT Martians NNS , , the DT crash NN of IN falling VVG houses NNS , , the DT thud NN of IN trees NNS , , fences NNS , , sheds NNS flashing VVG into IN flame NN , , and CC the DT crackling NN and CC roaring NN of IN fire NN . SENT Dense JJ black JJ smoke NN was VBD leaping VVG up RP to TO mingle VV with IN the DT steam NN from IN the DT river NN , , and CC as IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP went VVD to TO and CC fro RB over IN Weybridge NP its PP$ impact NN was VBD marked VVN by IN flashes NNS of IN incandescent JJ white NN , , that WDT gave VVD place NN at IN once RB to TO a DT smoky JJ dance NN of IN lurid JJ flames NNS . SENT The DT nearer JJR houses NNS still RB stood VVD intact JJ , , awaiting VVG their PP$ fate NN , , shadowy JJ , , faint JJ and CC pallid JJ in IN the DT steam NN , , with IN the DT fire NN behind IN them PP going VVG to TO and CC fro RB . SENT For IN a DT moment NN perhaps RB I PP stood VVD there RB , , breast NN high NN in IN the DT almost RB boiling VVG water NN , , dumbfounded JJ at IN my PP$ position NN , , hopeless JJ of IN escape NN . SENT Through IN the DT reek VV I PP could MD see VV the DT people NNS who WP had VHD been VBN with IN me PP in IN the DT river NN scrambling VVG out RP of IN the DT water NN through IN the DT reeds NNS , , like IN little JJ frogs NNS hurrying VVG through IN grass NN from IN the DT advance NN of IN a DT man NN , , or CC running VVG to TO and CC fro RB in IN utter JJ dismay NN on IN the DT towing VVG path NN . SENT Then RB suddenly RB the DT white JJ flashes NNS of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP came VVD leaping VVG towards IN me PP . SENT The DT houses NNS caved VVD in IN as IN they PP dissolved VVN at IN its PP$ touch NN , , and CC darted VVD out RP flames NNS . SENT the DT trees NNS changed VVD to TO fire VV with IN a DT roar NN . SENT The DT Ray NP flickered VVD up RP and CC down RB the DT towing VVG path NN , , licking VVG off RP the DT people NNS who WP ran VVD this DT way NN and CC that IN , , and CC came VVD down RP to TO the DT water's NNS edge VV not RB fifty CD yards NNS from IN where WRB I PP stood VVD . SENT It PP swept VVD across IN the DT river NN to TO Shepperton NP , , and CC the DT water NN in IN its PP$ track NN rose VVD in IN a DT boiling VVG weal NN crested JJ with IN steam NN . SENT I PP turned VVD shoreward RB . SENT In IN another DT moment NN the DT huge JJ wave NN , , well RB nigh RB at IN the DT boiling VVG point NN had VHD rushed VVN upon IN me PP . SENT I PP screamed VVD aloud RB , , and CC scalded VVD , , half RB blinded VVN , , agonised VVN , , I PP staggered VVD through IN the DT leaping VVG , , hissing VVG water NN towards IN the DT shore NN . SENT Had VHD my PP$ foot NN stumbled VVD , , it PP would MD have VH been VBN the DT end NN . SENT I PP fell VVD helplessly RB , , in IN full JJ sight NN of IN the DT Martians NNS , , upon IN the DT broad JJ , , bare JJ gravelly JJ spit NN that WDT runs VVZ down RP to TO mark VV the DT angle NN of IN the DT Wey NP and CC Thames NP . SENT I PP expected VVD nothing NN but CC death NN . SENT I PP have VHP a DT dim JJ memory NN of IN the DT foot NN of IN a DT Martian NN coming VVG down RP within IN a DT score NN of IN yards NNS of IN my PP$ head NN , , driving VVG straight RB into IN the DT loose JJ gravel NN , , whirling VVG it PP this DT way NN and CC that IN and CC lifting VVG again RB . SENT of IN a DT long JJ suspense NN , , and CC then RB of IN the DT four CD carrying VVG the DT debris NN of IN their PP$ comrade NN between IN them PP , , now RB clear JJ and CC then RB presently RB faint JJ through IN a DT veil NN of IN smoke NN , , receding VVG interminably RB , , as IN it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP , , across IN a DT vast JJ space NN of IN river NN and CC meadow NN . SENT And CC then RB , , very RB slowly RB , , I PP realised VVD that IN by IN a DT miracle NN I PP had VHD escaped VVN . SENT CHAPTER NN THIRTEEN CD HOW WRB I PP FELL VVD IN IN WITH IN THE DT CURATE NN After IN getting VVG this DT sudden JJ lesson NN in IN the DT power NN of IN terrestrial JJ weapons NNS , , the DT Martians NNS retreated VVD to TO their PP$ original JJ position NN upon IN Horsell NP Common NP . SENT and CC in IN their PP$ haste NN , , and CC encumbered VVN with IN the DT debris NN of IN their PP$ smashed VVN companion NN , , they PP no DT doubt NN overlooked VVD many RB such PDT a DT stray JJ and CC negligible JJ victim NN as IN myself PP . SENT Had VHD they PP left VVD their PP$ comrade NN and CC pushed VVD on IN forthwith RB , , there EX was VBD nothing NN at IN that DT time NN between IN them PP and CC London NP but CC batteries NNS of IN twelve NN pounder NN guns NNS , , and CC they PP would MD certainly RB have VH reached VVN the DT capital NN in IN advance NN of IN the DT tidings NN of IN their PP$ approach NN . SENT as IN sudden JJ , , dreadful JJ , , and CC destructive JJ their PP$ advent NN would MD have VH been VBN as IN the DT earthquake NN that WDT destroyed VVD Lisbon NP a DT century NN ago RB . SENT But CC they PP were VBD in IN no DT hurry NN . SENT Cylinder NN followed VVD cylinder NN on IN its PP$ interplanetary JJ flight NN . SENT every DT twenty CD four CD hours NNS brought VVD them PP reinforcement NN . SENT And CC meanwhile RB the DT military JJ and CC naval JJ authorities NNS , , now RB fully RB alive JJ to TO the DT tremendous JJ power NN of IN their PP$ antagonists NNS , , worked VVN with IN furious JJ energy NN . SENT Every DT minute NN a DT fresh JJ gun NN came VVD into IN position NN until IN , , before IN twilight NN , , every DT copse NN , , every DT row NN of IN suburban JJ villas NNS on IN the DT hilly JJ slopes NNS about IN Kingston NP and CC Richmond NP , , masked VVD an DT expectant JJ black JJ muzzle NN . SENT And CC through IN the DT charred VVN and CC desolated VVN area NN perhaps RB twenty CD square JJ miles NNS altogether RB that WDT encircled VVD the DT Martian JJ encampment NN on IN Horsell NP Common NP , , through IN charred VVN and CC ruined VVN villages NNS among IN the DT green JJ trees NNS , , through IN the DT blackened VVN and CC smoking NN arcades NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN but CC a DT day NN ago IN pine NN spinneys NNS , , crawled VVD the DT devoted JJ scouts NNS with IN the DT heliographs NNS that WDT were VBD presently RB to TO warn VV the DT gunners NNS of IN the DT Martian JJ approach NN . SENT But CC the DT Martians NNS now RB understood VVD our PP$ command NN of IN artillery NN and CC the DT danger NN of IN human JJ proximity NN , , and CC not RB a DT man NN ventured VVN within IN a DT mile NN of IN either DT cylinder NN , , save VV at IN the DT price NN of IN his PP$ life NN . 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SENT They PP were VBD hard JJ at IN work NN there RB far RB into IN the DT night NN , , and CC the DT towering JJ pillar NN of IN dense JJ green JJ smoke NN that WDT rose VVD therefrom RB could MD be VB seen VVN from IN the DT hills NNS about IN Merrow NP , , and CC even RB , , it PP is VBZ said VVN , , from IN Banstead NP and CC Epsom NP Downs NPS . SENT And CC while IN the DT Martians NNS behind IN me PP were VBD thus RB preparing VVG for IN their PP$ next JJ sally NN , , and CC in IN front NN of IN me PP Humanity NN gathered VVN for IN the DT battle NN , , I PP made VVD my PP$ way NN with IN infinite JJ pains NNS and CC labour NN from IN the DT fire NN and CC smoke NN of IN burning VVG Weybridge NP towards IN London NP . SENT I PP saw VVD an DT abandoned VVN boat NN , , very RB small JJ and CC remote JJ , , drifting VVG down RP stream NN . SENT and CC throwing VVG off RP the DT most JJS of IN my PP$ sodden JJ clothes NNS , , I PP went VVD after IN it PP , , gained VVD it PP , , and CC so RB escaped VVD out RP of IN that DT destruction NN . SENT There EX were VBD no DT oars NNS in IN the DT boat NN , , but CC I PP contrived JJ to TO paddle NN , , as RB well RB as IN my PP$ parboiled VVN hands NNS would MD allow VV , , down RB the DT river NN towards IN Halliford NP and CC Walton NP , , going VVG very RB tediously RB and CC continually RB looking VVG behind IN me PP , , as IN you PP may MD well RB understand VV . SENT I PP followed VVD the DT river NN , , because IN I PP considered VVD that IN the DT water NN gave VVD me FW my PP$ best JJS chance NN of IN escape NN should MD these DT giants NNS return NN . SENT The DT hot JJ water NN from IN the DT Martian's NP overthrow VV drifted VVD downstream JJ with IN me PP , , so RB that IN for IN the DT best JJS part NN of IN a DT mile NN I PP could MD see VV little RB of IN either DT bank NN . SENT Once RB , , however RB , , I PP made VVD out RP a DT string NN of IN black JJ figures NNS hurrying VVG across IN the DT meadows NNS from IN the DT direction NN of IN Weybridge NP . SENT Halliford NP , , it PP seemed VVD , , was VBD deserted VVN , , and CC several JJ of IN the DT houses NNS facing VVG the DT river NN were VBD on IN fire NN . SENT It PP was VBD strange JJ to TO see VV the DT place NN quite RB tranquil JJ , , quite RB desolate JJ under IN the DT hot JJ blue JJ sky NN , , with IN the DT smoke NN and CC little JJ threads NNS of IN flame NN going VVG straight RB up RB into IN the DT heat NN of IN the DT afternoon NN . SENT Never RB before RB had VHD I PP seen VVN houses NNS burning VVG without IN the DT accompaniment NN of IN an DT obstructive JJ crowd NN . SENT A DT little RB farther RBR on IN the DT dry JJ reeds NNS up IN the DT bank NN were VBD smoking VVG and CC glowing VVG , , and CC a DT line NN of IN fire NN inland RB was VBD marching VVG steadily RB across IN a DT late JJ field NN of IN hay NN . SENT For IN a DT long JJ time NN I PP drifted VVD , , so RB painful JJ and CC weary JJ was VBD I PP after IN the DT violence NN I PP had VHD been VBN through IN , , and CC so RB intense JJ the DT heat NN upon IN the DT water NN . SENT Then RB my PP$ fears NNS got VVD the DT better JJR of IN me PP again RB , , and CC I PP resumed VVD my PP$ paddling VVG . SENT The DT sun NN scorched VVD my PP$ bare JJ back NN . SENT At IN last JJ , , as IN the DT bridge NN at IN Walton NP was VBD coming VVG into IN sight NN round NN the DT bend VV , , my PP$ fever NN and CC faintness NN overcame VVD my PP$ fears NNS , , and CC I PP landed VVD on IN the DT Middlesex NP bank NN and CC lay VV down RP , , deadly JJ sick JJ , , amid IN the DT long JJ grass NN . SENT I PP suppose VVP the DT time NN was VBD then RB about IN four CD or CC five CD o'clock RB . SENT I PP got VVD up RP presently RB , , walked VVD perhaps RB half PDT a DT mile NN without IN meeting VVG a DT soul NN , , and CC then RB lay VV down RB again RB in IN the DT shadow NN of IN a DT hedge NN . SENT I PP seem VVP to TO remember VV talking VVG , , wanderingly RB , , to TO myself PP during IN that DT last JJ spurt NN . SENT I PP was VBD also RB very RB thirsty JJ , , and CC bitterly RB regretful JJ I PP had VHD drunk JJ no DT more JJR water NN . SENT It PP is VBZ a DT curious JJ thing NN that IN I PP felt VVD angry JJ with IN my PP$ wife NN . SENT I PP cannot NN account NN for IN it PP , , but CC my PP$ impotent JJ desire NN to TO reach VV Leatherhead NP worried VVD me PP excessively RB . SENT I PP do VVP not RB clearly RB remember VV the DT arrival NN of IN the DT curate NN , , so RB that IN probably RB I PP dozed VVD . SENT I PP became VVD aware JJ of IN him PP as IN a DT seated VVN figure NN in IN soot NN smudged VVD shirt NN sleeves NNS , , and CC with IN his PP$ upturned VVN , , clean JJ shaven JJ face NN staring VVG at IN a DT faint JJ flickering VVG that IN danced VVN over IN the DT sky NN . SENT The DT sky NN was VBD what WP is VBZ called VVN a DT mackerel NN sky NN rows NNS and CC rows NNS of IN faint JJ down JJ plumes NNS of IN cloud NN , , just RB tinted VVN with IN the DT midsummer NN sunset NN . SENT I PP sat VVD up RP , , and CC at IN the DT rustle NN of IN my PP$ motion NN he PP looked VVD at IN me PP quickly RB . SENT Have VHP you PP any DT water NN . SENT I PP asked VVD abruptly RB . SENT He PP shook VVD his PP$ head NN . SENT You PP have VHP been VBN asking VVG for IN water NN for IN the DT last JJ hour NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT For IN a DT moment NN we PP were VBD silent JJ , , taking VVG stock NN of IN each DT other JJ . SENT I PP dare VVP say VV he PP found VVD me PP a DT strange JJ enough JJ figure NN , , naked JJ , , save VV for IN my PP$ water NN soaked VVD trousers NNS and CC socks NNS , , scalded VVD , , and CC my PP$ face NN and CC shoulders NNS blackened VVN by IN the DT smoke NN . SENT His PP$ face NN was VBD a DT fair JJ weakness NN , , his PP$ chin NN retreated VVD , , and CC his PP$ hair NN lay VVD in IN crisp JJ , , almost RB flaxen JJ curls NNS on IN his PP$ low JJ forehead NN . SENT his PP$ eyes NNS were VBD rather RB large JJ , , pale JJ blue NN , , and CC blankly RB staring VVG . SENT He PP spoke VVD abruptly RB , , looking VVG vacantly RB away RB from IN me PP . SENT What WP does VVZ it PP mean VV . SENT he PP said VVD . 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SENT The DT authorities NNS had VHD reason NN to TO suppose VV , , from IN the DT size NN of IN the DT cylinders NNS , , that WDT at IN the DT outside NN there EX could MD not RB be VB more JJR than IN five CD in IN each DT cylinder NN fifteen CD altogether RB . SENT And CC one NN at IN least JJS was VBD disposed VVN of IN perhaps RB more JJR . SENT The DT public NN would MD be VB fairly RB warned VVN of IN the DT approach NN of IN danger NN , , and CC elaborate JJ measures NNS were VBD being VBG taken VVN for IN the DT protection NN of IN the DT people NNS in IN the DT threatened VVN southwestern JJ suburbs NNS . SENT And CC so RB , , with IN reiterated VVD assurances NNS of IN the DT safety NN of IN London NP and CC the DT ability NN of IN the DT authorities NNS to TO cope VV with IN the DT difficulty NN , , this DT quasi NP proclamation NN closed VVD . SENT This DT was VBD printed VVN in IN enormous JJ type NN on IN paper NN so RB fresh JJ that IN it PP was VBD still RB wet JJ , , and CC there EX had VHD been VBN no DT time NN to TO add VV a DT word NN of IN comment NN . SENT It PP was VBD curious JJ , , my PP$ brother NN said VVD , , to TO see VV how WRB ruthlessly RB the DT usual JJ contents NNS of IN the DT paper NN had VHD been VBN hacked VVN and CC taken VVN out RP to TO give VV this DT place NN . SENT All DT down JJ Wellington NP Street NP people NNS could MD be VB seen VVN fluttering VVG out RP the DT pink JJ sheets NNS and CC reading NN , , and CC the DT Strand NP was VBD suddenly RB noisy JJ with IN the DT voices NNS of IN an DT army NN of IN hawkers NNS following VVG these DT pioneers NNS . SENT Men NNS came VVD scrambling VVG off RP buses NNS to TO secure VV copies NNS . SENT Certainly RB this DT news NN excited JJ people NNS intensely RB , , whatever WDT their PP$ previous JJ apathy NN . SENT The DT shutters NNS of IN a DT map NN shop NN in IN the DT Strand NP were VBD being VBG taken VVN down RB , , my PP$ brother NN said VVD , , and CC a DT man NN in IN his PP$ Sunday NP raiment NN , , lemon JJ yellow JJ gloves NNS even RB , , was VBD visible JJ inside IN the DT window NN hastily RB fastening VVG maps NNS of IN Surrey NP to TO the DT glass NN . SENT Going VVG on IN along IN the DT Strand NP to TO Trafalgar NP Square NP , , the DT paper NN in IN his PP$ hand NN , , my PP$ brother NN saw VVD some DT of IN the DT fugitives NNS from IN West NP Surrey NP . SENT There EX was VBD a DT man NN with IN his PP$ wife NN and CC two CD boys NNS and CC some DT articles NNS of IN furniture NN in IN a DT cart NN such JJ as IN greengrocers NNS use VVP . SENT He PP was VBD driving VVG from IN the DT direction NN of IN Westminster NP Bridge NP . SENT and CC close RB behind IN him PP came VVD a DT hay NN waggon NN with IN five CD or CC six CD respectable JJ looking VVG people NNS in IN it PP , , and CC some DT boxes NNS and CC bundles NNS . SENT The DT faces VVZ of IN these DT people NNS were VBD haggard JJ , , and CC their PP$ entire JJ appearance NN contrasted VVN conspicuously RB with IN the DT Sabbath NN best JJS appearance NN of IN the DT people NNS on IN the DT omnibuses NNS . SENT People NNS in IN fashionable JJ clothing NN peeped VVD at IN them PP out RB of IN cabs NNS . SENT They PP stopped VVD at IN the DT Square NP as IN if IN undecided JJ which WDT way NN to TO take VV , , and CC finally RB turned VVD eastward RB along IN the DT Strand NP . SENT Some DT way NN behind IN these DT came VVD a DT man NN in IN workday NN clothes NNS , , riding VVG one CD of IN those DT old JJ fashioned VVN tricycles NNS with IN a DT small JJ front NN wheel NN . SENT He PP was VBD dirty JJ and CC white JJ in IN the DT face NN . SENT My PP$ brother NN turned VVD down RP towards IN Victoria NP , , and CC met VVD a DT number NN of IN such JJ people NNS . SENT He PP had VHD a DT vague JJ idea NN that IN he PP might MD see VV something NN of IN me PP . SENT He PP noticed VVD an DT unusual JJ number NN of IN police NNS regulating VVG the DT traffic NN . SENT Some DT of IN the DT refugees NNS were VBD exchanging VVG news NN with IN the DT people NNS on IN the DT omnibuses NNS . SENT One PP was VBD professing VVG to TO have VH seen VVN the DT Martians NNS . SENT Boilers NNS on IN stilts NNS , , I PP tell VVP you PP , , striding VVG along IN like JJ men NNS . SENT Most JJS of IN them PP were VBD excited VVN and CC animated VVN by IN their PP$ strange JJ experience NN . SENT Beyond IN Victoria NP the DT public JJ houses NNS were VBD doing VVG a DT lively JJ trade NN with IN these DT arrivals NNS . SENT At IN all PDT the DT street NN corners NNS groups NNS of IN people NNS were VBD reading VVG papers NNS , , talking VVG excitedly RB , , or CC staring VVG at IN these DT unusual JJ Sunday NP visitors NNS . SENT They PP seemed VVD to TO increase VV as IN night NN drew VVD on IN , , until IN at IN last JJ the DT roads NNS , , my PP$ brother NN said VVD , , were VBD like IN Epsom NP High NP Street NP on IN a DT Derby NP Day NP . SENT My PP$ brother NN addressed VVD several JJ of IN these DT fugitives NNS and CC got VVD unsatisfactory JJ answers NNS from IN most JJS . SENT None NN of IN them PP could MD tell VV him PP any DT news NN of IN Woking NP except IN one CD man NN , , who WP assured VVD him PP that IN Woking NP had VHD been VBN entirely RB destroyed VVN on IN the DT previous JJ night NN . SENT I PP come VVP from IN Byfleet NP , , he PP said VVD . SENT man NN on IN a DT bicycle NN came VVD through IN the DT place NN in IN the DT early JJ morning NN , , and CC ran VVD from IN door NN to TO door NN warning VVG us PP to TO come VV away RB . SENT Then RB came VVD soldiers NNS . SENT We PP went VVD out RP to TO look VV , , and CC there EX were VBD clouds NNS of IN smoke NN to TO the DT south JJ nothing NN but CC smoke NN , , and CC not RB a DT soul NN coming VVG that DT way NN . SENT Then RB we PP heard VVD the DT guns NNS at IN Chertsey NP , , and CC folks NNS coming VVG from IN Weybridge NP . SENT So IN I've NP locked VVD up RP my PP$ house NN and CC come VV on RP . SENT At IN the DT time NN there EX was VBD a DT strong JJ feeling NN in IN the DT streets NNS that IN the DT authorities NNS were VBD to TO blame VV for IN their PP$ incapacity NN to TO dispose VV of IN the DT invaders NNS without IN all PDT this DT inconvenience NN . SENT About IN eight CD o'clock RB a DT noise NN of IN heavy JJ firing NN was VBD distinctly RB audible JJ all RB over IN the DT south NN of IN London NP . SENT My PP$ brother NN could MD not RB hear VV it PP for IN the DT traffic NN in IN the DT main JJ thoroughfares NNS , , but CC by IN striking VVG through IN the DT quiet JJ back NN streets NNS to TO the DT river NN he PP was VBD able JJ to TO distinguish VV it PP quite RB plainly RB . SENT He PP walked VVD from IN Westminster NP to TO his PP$ apartments NNS near IN Regent's NP Park NP , , about IN two CD . SENT He PP was VBD now RB very RB anxious JJ on IN my PP$ account NN , , and CC disturbed VVN at IN the DT evident JJ magnitude NN of IN the DT trouble NN . SENT His PP$ mind NN was VBD inclined VVN to TO run VV , , even RB as IN mine PP had VHD run VVN on IN Saturday NP , , on IN military JJ details NNS . SENT He PP thought VVD of IN all PDT those DT silent JJ , , expectant JJ guns NNS , , of IN the DT suddenly RB nomadic JJ countryside NN . SENT he PP tried VVD to TO imagine VV boilers NNS on IN stilts NNS a DT hundred CD feet NNS high JJ . SENT There EX were VBD one CD or CC two CD cartloads NNS of IN refugees NNS passing VVG along IN Oxford NP Street NP , , and CC several JJ in IN the DT Marylebone NP Road NP , , but CC so RB slowly RB was VBD the DT news NN spreading VVG that IN Regent NP Street NP and CC Portland NP Place NP were VBD full JJ of IN their PP$ usual JJ Sunday NP night NN promenaders NNS , , albeit IN they PP talked VVD in IN groups NNS , , and CC along IN the DT edge NN of IN Regent's NP Park NP there RB were VBD as RB many JJ silent JJ couples NNS walking VVG out RP together RB under IN the DT scattered JJ gas NN lamps NNS as RB ever RB there EX had VHD been VBN . SENT The DT night NN was VBD warm JJ and CC still RB , , and CC a DT little RB oppressive JJ . SENT the DT sound NN of IN guns NNS continued VVD intermittently RB , , and CC after IN midnight NN there RB seemed VVD to TO be VB sheet NN lightning NN in IN the DT south NN . SENT He PP read VVP and CC re NN read VVP the DT paper NN , , fearing VVG the DT worst JJS had VHD happened VVN to TO me PP . SENT He PP was VBD restless JJ , , and CC after IN supper NN prowled VVN out RP again RB aimlessly RB . SENT He PP returned VVD and CC tried VVD in IN vain JJ to TO divert VV his PP$ attention NN to TO his PP$ examination NN notes NNS . SENT He PP went VVD to TO bed NN a DT little JJ after IN midnight NN , , and CC was VBD awakened VVN from IN lurid JJ dreams NNS in IN the DT small JJ hours NNS of IN Monday NP by IN the DT sound NN of IN door NN knockers NNS , , feet NNS running VVG in IN the DT street NN , , distant JJ drumming VVG , , and CC a DT clamour NN of IN bells NNS . SENT Red JJ reflections NNS danced VVN on IN the DT ceiling NN . SENT For IN a DT moment NN he PP lay VVD astonished VVN , , wondering VVG whether IN day NN had VHD come VVN or CC the DT world NN gone VVN mad JJ . SENT Then RB he PP jumped VVD out RP of IN bed NN and CC ran VVD to TO the DT window NN . SENT His PP$ room NN was VBD an DT attic NN and CC as IN he PP thrust VVD his PP$ head NN out RP , , up RB and CC down RB the DT street NN there EX were VBD a DT dozen NN echoes NNS to TO the DT noise NN of IN his PP$ window NN sash NN , , and CC heads VVZ in IN every DT kind NN of IN night NN disarray NN appeared VVD . SENT Enquiries NNS were VBD being VBG shouted VVD . SENT They PP are VBP coming VVG . SENT bawled VVN a DT policeman NN , , hammering VVG at IN the DT door NN . SENT the DT Martians NNS are VBP coming VVG . SENT and CC hurried JJ to TO the DT next JJ door NN . SENT The DT sound NN of IN drumming VVG and CC trumpeting VVG came VVD from IN the DT Albany NP Street NP Barracks NN , , and CC every DT church NN within IN earshot NN was VBD hard JJ at IN work NN killing VVG sleep NN with IN a DT vehement JJ disorderly JJ tocsin NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT noise NN of IN doors NNS opening VVG , , and CC window NN after IN window NN in IN the DT houses NNS opposite NN flashed VVD from IN darkness NN into IN yellow JJ illumination NN . SENT Up IN the DT street NN came VVD galloping VVG a DT closed JJ carriage NN , , bursting VVG abruptly RB into IN noise NN at IN the DT corner NN , , rising VVG to TO a DT clattering VVG climax NN under IN the DT window NN , , and CC dying VVG away RB slowly RB in IN the DT distance NN . SENT Close RB on IN the DT rear NN of IN this DT came VVD a DT couple NN of IN cabs NNS , , the DT forerunners NNS of IN a DT long JJ procession NN of IN flying VVG vehicles NNS , , going VVG for IN the DT most JJS part NN to TO Chalk NP Farm NP station NN , , where WRB the DT North JJ Western JJ special JJ trains NNS were VBD loading VVG up RP , , instead RB of IN coming VVG down RP the DT gradient NN into IN Euston NP . SENT For IN a DT long JJ time NN my PP$ brother NN stared VVD out RP of IN the DT window NN in IN blank JJ astonishment NN , , watching VVG the DT policemen NNS hammering VVG at IN door NN after IN door NN , , and CC delivering VVG their PP$ incomprehensible JJ message NN . SENT Then RB the DT door NN behind IN him PP opened VVD , , and CC the DT man NN who WP lodged VVD across IN the DT landing NN came VVD in IN , , dressed VVN only RB in IN shirt NN , , trousers NNS , , and CC slippers NNS , , his PP$ braces NNS loose RB about IN his PP$ waist NN , , his PP$ hair NN disordered VVN from IN his PP$ pillow NN . SENT What WP the DT devil NN is VBZ it PP . SENT he PP asked VVD . SENT A DT fire NN . SENT What WP a DT devil NN of IN a DT row NN . SENT They PP both CC craned VVD their PP$ heads NNS out RP of IN the DT window NN , , straining VVG to TO hear VV what WP the DT policemen NNS were VBD shouting VVG . SENT People NNS were VBD coming VVG out RP of IN the DT side NN streets NNS , , and CC standing VVG in IN groups NNS at IN the DT corners NNS talking VVG . SENT What WP the DT devil NN is VBZ it PP all RB about RB . SENT said VVD my PP$ brother's NNS fellow NN lodger NN . SENT My PP$ brother NN answered VVD him PP vaguely RB and CC began VVD to TO dress VV , , running VVG with IN each DT garment NN to TO the DT window NN in IN order NN to TO miss VV nothing NN of IN the DT growing VVG excitement NN . SENT And CC presently RB men NNS selling VVG unnaturally RB early JJ newspapers NNS came VVD bawling VVG into IN the DT street NN . SENT London NP in IN danger NN of IN suffocation NN . SENT The DT Kingston NP and CC Richmond NP defences NNS forced VVD . SENT Fearful JJ massacres NNS in IN the DT Thames NP Valley NP . SENT And CC all DT about IN him PP in IN the DT rooms NNS below IN , , in IN the DT houses NNS on IN each DT side NN and CC across IN the DT road NN , , and CC behind RB in IN the DT Park NP Terraces NNS and CC in IN the DT hundred CD other JJ streets NNS of IN that DT part NN of IN Marylebone NP , , and CC the DT Westbourne NP Park NP district NN and CC St NP . SENT Pancras NP , , and CC westward RB and CC northward RB in IN Kilburn NP and CC St NP . SENT John's NP Wood NP and CC Hampstead NP , , and CC eastward RB in IN Shoreditch NP and CC Highbury NP and CC Haggerston NP and CC Hoxton NP , , and CC , , indeed RB , , through IN all PDT the DT vastness NN of IN London NP from IN Ealing NP to TO East NP Ham NP people NNS were VBD rubbing VVG their PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC opening VVG windows NNS to TO stare VV out RP and CC ask VV aimless JJ questions NNS , , dressing VVG hastily RB as IN the DT first JJ breath NN of IN the DT coming JJ storm NN of IN Fear NN blew VVD through IN the DT streets NNS . SENT It PP was VBD the DT dawn NN of IN the DT great JJ panic NN . SENT London NP , , which WDT had VHD gone VVN to TO bed NN on IN Sunday NP night NN oblivious JJ and CC inert JJ , , was VBD awakened VVN , , in IN the DT small JJ hours NNS of IN Monday NP morning NN , , to TO a DT vivid JJ sense NN of IN danger NN . SENT Unable JJ from IN his PP$ window NN to TO learn VV what WP was VBD happening VVG , , my PP$ brother NN went VVD down RP and CC out RP into IN the DT street NN , , just RB as IN the DT sky NN between IN the DT parapets NNS of IN the DT houses NNS grew VVD pink JJ with IN the DT early JJ dawn NN . SENT The DT flying VVG people NNS on IN foot NN and CC in IN vehicles NNS grew VVD more RBR numerous JJ every DT moment NN . SENT Black NP Smoke NP . SENT he PP heard VVD people NNS crying VVG , , and CC again RB Black NP Smoke NP . SENT The DT contagion NN of IN such PDT a DT unanimous JJ fear NN was VBD inevitable JJ . SENT As IN my PP$ brother NN hesitated VVN on IN the DT door NN step NN , , he PP saw VVD another DT news NN vender NN approaching VVG , , and CC got VVD a DT paper NN forthwith RB . SENT The DT man NN was VBD running VVG away RB with IN the DT rest NN , , and CC selling VVG his PP$ papers NNS for IN a DT shilling NN each DT as IN he PP ran VVD a DT grotesque JJ mingling VVG of IN profit NN and CC panic NN . SENT And CC from IN this DT paper NN my PP$ brother NN read VVD that DT catastrophic JJ dispatch NN of IN the DT Commander NP in IN Chief NP . SENT The DT Martians NNS are VBP able JJ to TO discharge VV enormous JJ clouds NNS of IN a DT black JJ and CC poisonous JJ vapour NN by IN means NNS of IN rockets NNS . SENT They PP have VHP smothered VVN our PP$ batteries NNS , , destroyed VVN Richmond NP , , Kingston NP , , and CC Wimbledon NP , , and CC are VBP advancing VVG slowly RB towards IN London NP , , destroying VVG everything NN on IN the DT way NN . SENT It PP is VBZ impossible JJ to TO stop VV them PP . SENT There EX is VBZ no DT safety NN from IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP but CC in IN instant JJ flight NN . SENT That DT was VBD all DT , , but CC it PP was VBD enough JJ . SENT The DT whole JJ population NN of IN the DT great JJ six CD million CD city NN was VBD stirring VVG , , slipping VVG , , running VVG . SENT presently RB it PP would MD be VB pouring VVG en IN masse NN northward RB . SENT Black NP Smoke NP . SENT the DT voices NNS cried VVD . SENT Fire NN . SENT The DT bells NNS of IN the DT neighbouring VVG church NN made VVD a DT jangling VVG tumult NN , , a DT cart NN carelessly RB driven VVN smashed VVN , , amid IN shrieks NNS and CC curses NNS , , against IN the DT water NN trough NN up IN the DT street NN . SENT Sickly JJ yellow JJ lights NNS went VVD to TO and CC fro RB in IN the DT houses NNS , , and CC some DT of IN the DT passing VVG cabs NNS flaunted VVD unextinguished JJ lamps NNS . SENT And CC overhead RB the DT dawn NN was VBD growing VVG brighter JJR , , clear JJ and CC steady JJ and CC calm JJ . SENT He PP heard VVD footsteps NNS running VVG to TO and CC fro RB in IN the DT rooms NNS , , and CC up RB and CC down RB stairs NNS behind IN him PP . SENT His PP$ landlady NN came VVD to TO the DT door NN , , loosely RB wrapped VVN in IN dressing VVG gown NN and CC shawl NN . SENT her PP$ husband NN followed VVD ejaculating VVG . SENT As IN my PP$ brother NN began VVD to TO realise VV the DT import NN of IN all PDT these DT things NNS , , he PP turned VVD hastily RB to TO his PP$ own JJ room NN , , put VVD all DT his PP$ available JJ money NN some DT ten CD pounds NNS altogether RB into IN his PP$ pockets NNS , , and CC went VVD out RP again RB into IN the DT streets NNS . SENT CHAPTER NN FIFTEEN CD WHAT WDT HAD VHD HAPPENED VVN IN IN SURREY NN It PP was VBD while IN the DT curate NN had VHD sat VVN and CC talked VVN so RB wildly RB to TO me PP under IN the DT hedge NN in IN the DT flat JJ meadows NNS near IN Halliford NP , , and CC while IN my PP$ brother NN was VBD watching VVG the DT fugitives NNS stream NN over IN Westminster NP Bridge NP , , that IN the DT Martians NNS had VHD resumed VVN the DT offensive NN . SENT So RB far RB as IN one PP can MD ascertain VV from IN the DT conflicting JJ accounts NNS that WDT have VHP been VBN put VVN forth RB , , the DT majority NN of IN them PP remained VVD busied VVN with IN preparations NNS in IN the DT Horsell NP pit NN until IN nine CD that IN night NN , , hurrying VVG on IN some DT operation NN that WDT disengaged VVD huge JJ volumes NNS of IN green JJ smoke NN . SENT But CC three CD certainly RB came VVD out RP about IN eight CD o'clock RB and CC , , advancing VVG slowly RB and CC cautiously RB , , made VVD their PP$ way NN through IN Byfleet NP and CC Pyrford NP towards IN Ripley NP and CC Weybridge NP , , and CC so RB came VVD in IN sight NN of IN the DT expectant JJ batteries NNS against IN the DT setting VVG sun NN . SENT These DT Martians NNS did VVD not RB advance VV in IN a DT body NN , , but CC in IN a DT line NN , , each DT perhaps RB a DT mile NN and CC a DT half NN from IN his PP$ nearest JJS fellow NN . SENT They PP communicated VVD with IN one CD another DT by IN means NNS of IN sirenlike JJ howls NNS , , running VVG up RB and CC down RB the DT scale NN from IN one CD note NN to TO another DT . SENT It PP was VBD this DT howling VVG and CC firing VVG of IN the DT guns NNS at IN Ripley NP and CC St NP . SENT George's NP Hill NP that IN we PP had VHD heard VVN at IN Upper NP Halliford NP . SENT The DT Ripley NP gunners NNS , , unseasoned JJ artillery NN volunteers NNS who WP ought MD never RB to TO have VH been VBN placed VVN in IN such PDT a DT position NN , , fired VVD one CD wild JJ , , premature JJ , , ineffectual JJ volley NN , , and CC bolted VVN on IN horse NN and CC foot NN through IN the DT deserted VVN village NN , , while IN the DT Martian NN , , without IN using VVG his PP$ Heat NP Ray NP , , walked VVD serenely RB over IN their PP$ guns NNS , , stepped VVD gingerly RB among IN them PP , , passed VVN in IN front NN of IN them PP , , and CC so RB came VVD unexpectedly RB upon IN the DT guns NNS in IN Painshill NP Park NP , , which WDT he PP destroyed VVD . SENT The DT St NP . SENT George's NP Hill NP men NNS , , however RB , , were VBD better RBR led VVN or CC of IN a DT better JJR mettle NN . SENT Hidden VVN by IN a DT pine NN wood NN as IN they PP were VBD , , they PP seem VVP to TO have VH been VBN quite RB unsuspected JJ by IN the DT Martian JJ nearest JJS to TO them PP . SENT They PP laid VVD their PP$ guns NNS as IN deliberately RB as RB if IN they PP had VHD been VBN on IN parade NN , , and CC fired VVD at IN about IN a DT thousand CD yards NNS range VVP . SENT The DT shells NNS flashed VVD all DT round NN him PP , , and CC he PP was VBD seen VVN to TO advance VV a DT few JJ paces NNS , , stagger NN , , and CC go VV down RP . SENT Everybody NN yelled VVD together RB , , and CC the DT guns NNS were VBD reloaded VVN in IN frantic JJ haste NN . SENT The DT overthrown VVN Martian NN set VVN up RP a DT prolonged JJ ululation NN , , and CC immediately RB a DT second JJ glittering VVG giant NN , , answering VVG him PP , , appeared VVD over IN the DT trees NNS to TO the DT south NN . SENT It PP would MD seem VV that IN a DT leg NN of IN the DT tripod NN had VHD been VBN smashed VVN by IN one CD of IN the DT shells NNS . SENT The DT whole NN of IN the DT second JJ volley NN flew VVD wide JJ of IN the DT Martian NN on IN the DT ground NN , , and CC , , simultaneously RB , , both CC his PP$ companions NNS brought VVD their PP$ Heat NP Rays NPS to TO bear VV on IN the DT battery NN . SENT The DT ammunition NN blew VVD up RP , , the DT pine NN trees NNS all RB about IN the DT guns NNS flashed VVN into IN fire NN , , and CC only RB one CD or CC two CD of IN the DT men NNS who WP were VBD already RB running VVG over IN the DT crest NN of IN the DT hill NN escaped VVD . SENT After IN this DT it PP would MD seem VV that IN the DT three CD took VVD counsel NN together RB and CC halted VVN , , and CC the DT scouts NNS who WP were VBD watching VVG them PP report VV that IN they PP remained VVD absolutely RB stationary JJ for IN the DT next JJ half NN hour NN . SENT The DT Martian NN who WP had VHD been VBN overthrown VVN crawled VVD tediously RB out RB of IN his PP$ hood NN , , a DT small JJ brown JJ figure NN , , oddly RB suggestive JJ from IN that DT distance NN of IN a DT speck NN of IN blight NN , , and CC apparently RB engaged VVN in IN the DT repair NN of IN his PP$ support NN . SENT About IN nine CD he PP had VHD finished VVN , , for IN his PP$ cowl NN was VBD then RB seen VVN above IN the DT trees NNS again RB . SENT It PP was VBD a DT few JJ minutes NNS past JJ nine CD that IN night NN when WRB these DT three CD sentinels NNS were VBD joined VVN by IN four CD other JJ Martians NNS , , each DT carrying VVG a DT thick JJ black JJ tube NN . SENT A DT similar JJ tube NN was VBD handed VVN to TO each DT of IN the DT three CD , , and CC the DT seven CD proceeded VVD to TO distribute VV themselves PP at IN equal JJ distances NNS along IN a DT curved VVN line NN between IN St NP . SENT George's NP Hill NP , , Weybridge NP , , and CC the DT village NN of IN Send VV , , southwest RB of IN Ripley NP . SENT A DT dozen NN rockets NNS sprang VVD out RP of IN the DT hills NNS before IN them PP so RB soon RB as IN they PP began VVD to TO move VV , , and CC warned VVD the DT waiting VVG batteries NNS about IN Ditton NP and CC Esher NP . SENT At IN the DT same JJ time NN four CD of IN their PP$ fighting VVG machines NNS , , similarly RB armed VVN with IN tubes NNS , , crossed VVD the DT river NN , , and CC two CD of IN them PP , , black JJ against IN the DT western JJ sky NN , , came VVD into IN sight NN of IN myself PP and CC the DT curate NN as IN we PP hurried VVN wearily RB and CC painfully RB along IN the DT road NN that WDT runs VVZ northward RB out RB of IN Halliford NP . SENT They PP moved VVD , , as IN it PP seemed VVD to TO us PP , , upon IN a DT cloud NN , , for IN a DT milky JJ mist NN covered VVD the DT fields NNS and CC rose VVD to TO a DT third JJ of IN their PP$ height NN . SENT At IN this DT sight NN the DT curate NN cried VVD faintly RB in IN his PP$ throat NN , , and CC began VVD running VVG . SENT but CC I PP knew VVD it PP was VBD no DT good JJ running NN from IN a DT Martian NN , , and CC I PP turned VVD aside RB and CC crawled VVD through IN dewy JJ nettles NNS and CC brambles NNS into IN the DT broad JJ ditch NN by IN the DT side NN of IN the DT road NN . SENT He PP looked VVD back RB , , saw VVD what WP I PP was VBD doing VVG , , and CC turned VVD to TO join VV me PP . SENT The DT two CD halted NN , , the DT nearer JJR to TO us PP standing VVG and CC facing VVG Sunbury NP , , the DT remoter JJR being NN a DT grey JJ indistinctness NN towards IN the DT evening NN star NN , , away RB towards IN Staines NP . SENT The DT occasional JJ howling VVG of IN the DT Martians NNS had VHD ceased VVN . SENT they PP took VVD up RP their PP$ positions NNS in IN the DT huge JJ crescent NN about IN their PP$ cylinders NNS in IN absolute JJ silence NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT crescent NN with IN twelve NN miles NNS between IN its PP$ horns NNS . SENT Never RB since IN the DT devising VVG of IN gunpowder NN was VBD the DT beginning NN of IN a DT battle NN so RB still RB . SENT To TO us PP and CC to TO an DT observer NN about IN Ripley NP it PP would MD have VH had VHN precisely RB the DT same JJ effect NN the DT Martians NNS seemed VVD in IN solitary JJ possession NN of IN the DT darkling JJ night NN , , lit VVD only RB as IN it PP was VBD by IN the DT slender JJ moon NN , , the DT stars NNS , , the DT afterglow NN of IN the DT daylight NN , , and CC the DT ruddy JJ glare NN from IN St NP . SENT George's NP Hill NP and CC the DT woods NNS of IN Painshill NP . SENT But CC facing VVG that DT crescent NN everywhere RB at IN Staines NP , , Hounslow NP , , Ditton NP , , Esher NP , , Ockham NP , , behind IN hills NNS and CC woods NNS south RB of IN the DT river NN , , and CC across IN the DT flat JJ grass NN meadows NNS to TO the DT north NN of IN it PP , , wherever WRB a DT cluster NN of IN trees NNS or CC village NN houses NNS gave VVD sufficient JJ cover NN the DT guns NNS were VBD waiting VVG . SENT The DT signal NN rockets NNS burst VVD and CC rained VVD their PP$ sparks NNS through IN the DT night NN and CC vanished VVD , , and CC the DT spirit NN of IN all PDT those DT watching VVG batteries NNS rose VVD to TO a DT tense JJ expectation NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS had VHD but RB to TO advance VV into IN the DT line NN of IN fire NN , , and CC instantly RB those DT motionless JJ black JJ forms NNS of IN men NNS , , those DT guns NNS glittering VVG so RB darkly RB in IN the DT early JJ night NN , , would MD explode VV into IN a DT thunderous JJ fury NN of IN battle NN . SENT No DT doubt NN the DT thought NN that WDT was VBD uppermost RB in IN a DT thousand CD of IN those DT vigilant JJ minds NNS , , even RB as IN it PP was VBD uppermost JJ in IN mine NN , , was VBD the DT riddle NN how WRB much JJ they PP understood VVD of IN us PP . SENT Did VVD they PP grasp VVP that IN we PP in IN our PP$ millions NNS were VBD organized VVN , , disciplined VVN , , working VVG together RB . SENT Or CC did VVD they PP interpret VV our PP$ spurts NNS of IN fire NN , , the DT sudden JJ stinging JJ of IN our PP$ shells NNS , , our PP$ steady JJ investment NN of IN their PP$ encampment NN , , as IN we PP should MD the DT furious JJ unanimity NN of IN onslaught NN in IN a DT disturbed JJ hive NN of IN bees NNS . SENT Did VVD they PP dream VVP they PP might MD exterminate VV us PP . SENT At IN that DT time NN no DT one NN knew VVD what WDT food NN they PP needed VVD . SENT A DT hundred CD such JJ questions NNS struggled VVD together RB in IN my PP$ mind NN as IN I PP watched VVD that DT vast JJ sentinel NN shape NN . SENT And CC in IN the DT back NN of IN my PP$ mind NN was VBD the DT sense NN of IN all PDT the DT huge JJ unknown NN and CC hidden JJ forces NNS Londonward NP . SENT Had VHD they PP prepared VVN pitfalls NNS . SENT Were VBD the DT powder NN mills NNS at IN Hounslow NP ready JJ as IN a DT snare NN . SENT Would MD the DT Londoners NNS have VHP the DT heart NN and CC courage NN to TO make VV a DT greater JJR Moscow NP of IN their PP$ mighty JJ province NN of IN houses NNS . SENT Then RB , , after IN an DT interminable JJ time NN , , as IN it PP seemed VVD to TO us PP , , crouching VVG and CC peering VVG through IN the DT hedge NN , , came VVD a DT sound NN like IN the DT distant JJ concussion NN of IN a DT gun NN . SENT Another DT nearer JJR , , and CC then RB another DT . SENT And CC then RB the DT Martian NN beside IN us PP raised VVD his PP$ tube NN on IN high JJ and CC discharged VVN it PP , , gunwise NN , , with IN a DT heavy JJ report NN that WDT made VVD the DT ground NN heave NN . SENT The DT one NN towards IN Staines NP answered VVD him PP . SENT There EX was VBD no DT flash NN , , no DT smoke NN , , simply RB that IN loaded JJ detonation NN . SENT I PP was VBD so RB excited VVN by IN these DT heavy JJ minute NN guns NNS following VVG one CD another DT that IN I PP so RB far RB forgot VVN my PP$ personal JJ safety NN and CC my PP$ scalded VVN hands NNS as RB to TO clamber VV up RP into IN the DT hedge NN and CC stare NN towards IN Sunbury NP . SENT As IN I PP did VVD so IN a DT second JJ report NN followed VVD , , and CC a DT big JJ projectile NN hurtled VVD overhead NN towards IN Hounslow NP . SENT I PP expected VVD at IN least JJS to TO see VV smoke NN or CC fire NN , , or CC some DT such JJ evidence NN of IN its PP$ work NN . SENT But CC all RB I PP saw VVD was VBD the DT deep JJ blue JJ sky NN above IN , , with IN one CD solitary JJ star NN , , and CC the DT white JJ mist NN spreading VVG wide JJ and CC low JJ beneath IN . SENT And CC there EX had VHD been VBN no DT crash NN , , no DT answering NN explosion NN . SENT The DT silence NN was VBD restored VVN . SENT the DT minute NN lengthened VVD to TO three CD . SENT What WP has VHZ happened VVN . SENT said VVD the DT curate NN , , standing VVG up RP beside IN me PP . SENT Heaven NN knows VVZ . SENT said VVD I PP . SENT A DT bat NN flickered VVD by IN and CC vanished VVN . SENT A DT distant JJ tumult NN of IN shouting NN began VVD and CC ceased VVD . SENT I PP looked VVD again RB at IN the DT Martian NN , , and CC saw VVD he PP was VBD now RB moving VVG eastward RB along IN the DT riverbank NP , , with IN a DT swift NN , , rolling VVG motion NN . SENT Every DT moment NN I PP expected VVD the DT fire NN of IN some DT hidden JJ battery NN to TO spring VV upon IN him PP . SENT but CC the DT evening NN calm NN was VBD unbroken JJ . SENT The DT figure NN of IN the DT Martian NN grew VVD smaller JJR as IN he PP receded VVD , , and CC presently RB the DT mist NN and CC the DT gathering NN night NN had VHD swallowed VVN him PP up RP . SENT By IN a DT common JJ impulse NN we PP clambered VVD higher JJR . SENT Towards IN Sunbury NP was VBD a DT dark JJ appearance NN , , as RB though IN a DT conical JJ hill NN had VHD suddenly RB come VVN into IN being VBG there RB , , hiding VVG our PP$ view NN of IN the DT farther RBR country NN . SENT and CC then RB , , remoter JJR across IN the DT river NN , , over IN Walton NP , , we PP saw VVD another DT such JJ summit NN . SENT These DT hill NN like IN forms NNS grew VVD lower JJR and CC broader JJR even RB as IN we PP stared VVD . SENT Moved VVN by IN a DT sudden JJ thought NN , , I PP looked VVD northward RB , , and CC there RB I PP perceived VVD a DT third JJ of IN these DT cloudy JJ black JJ kopjes NNS had VHD risen VVN . SENT Everything NN had VHD suddenly RB become VVN very RB still RB . SENT Far RB away RB to TO the DT southeast NN , , marking VVG the DT quiet JJ , , we PP heard VVD the DT Martians NNS hooting VVG to TO one CD another DT , , and CC then RB the DT air NN quivered VVD again RB with IN the DT distant JJ thud NN of IN their PP$ guns NNS . SENT But CC the DT earthly JJ artillery NN made VVD no DT reply NN . SENT Now RB at IN the DT time NN we PP could MD not RB understand VV these DT things NNS , , but CC later RBR I PP was VBD to TO learn VV the DT meaning NN of IN these DT ominous JJ kopjes NNS that WDT gathered VVD in IN the DT twilight NN . SENT Each DT of IN the DT Martians NNS , , standing VVG in IN the DT great JJ crescent NN I PP have VHP described VVN , , had VHD discharged VVN , , by IN means NNS of IN the DT gunlike JJ tube NN he PP carried VVD , , a DT huge JJ canister NN over IN whatever WDT hill NN , , copse NN , , cluster NN of IN houses NNS , , or CC other JJ possible JJ cover NN for IN guns NNS , , chanced VVN to TO be VB in IN front NN of IN him PP . SENT Some DT fired VVD only RB one CD of IN these DT , , some DT two CD as RB in IN the DT case NN of IN the DT one NN we PP had VHD seen VVN . SENT the DT one NN at IN Ripley NP is VBZ said VVN to TO have VH discharged VVN no DT fewer JJR than IN five CD at IN that DT time NN . SENT These DT canisters NNS smashed VVN on IN striking VVG the DT ground NN they PP did VVD not RB explode VV and CC incontinently RB disengaged VVD an DT enormous JJ volume NN of IN heavy JJ , , inky JJ vapour NN , , coiling VVG and CC pouring VVG upward RB in IN a DT huge JJ and CC ebony JJ cumulus NN cloud NN , , a DT gaseous JJ hill NN that WDT sank VVD and CC spread VVD itself PP slowly RB over IN the DT surrounding VVG country NN . SENT And CC the DT touch NN of IN that DT vapour NN , , the DT inhaling VVG of IN its PP$ pungent JJ wisps NNS , , was VBD death NN to TO all DT that WDT breathes VVZ . 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SENT The DT scum NN was VBD absolutely RB insoluble JJ , , and CC it PP is VBZ a DT strange JJ thing NN , , seeing VVG the DT instant JJ effect NN of IN the DT gas NN , , that WDT one PP could MD drink VV without IN hurt VV the DT water NN from IN which WDT it PP had VHD been VBN strained VVN . SENT The DT vapour NN did VVD not RB diffuse VV as IN a DT true JJ gas NN would MD do VV . SENT It PP hung VVD together RB in IN banks NNS , , flowing VVG sluggishly RB down RB the DT slope NN of IN the DT land NN and CC driving VVG reluctantly RB before IN the DT wind NN , , and CC very RB slowly RB it PP combined VVD with IN the DT mist NN and CC moisture NN of IN the DT air NN , , and CC sank VVD to TO the DT earth NN in IN the DT form NN of IN dust NN . 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SENT The DT man NN who WP escaped VVD at IN the DT former JJ place NN tells VVZ a DT wonderful JJ story NN of IN the DT strangeness NN of IN its PP$ coiling VVG flow NN , , and CC how WRB he PP looked VVD down RP from IN the DT church NN spire NN and CC saw VVD the DT houses NNS of IN the DT village NN rising VVG like IN ghosts NNS out IN of IN its PP$ inky JJ nothingness NN . SENT For IN a DT day NN and CC a DT half NN he PP remained VVD there RB , , weary JJ , , starving VVG and CC sun NN scorched VVD , , the DT earth NN under IN the DT blue JJ sky NN and CC against IN the DT prospect NN of IN the DT distant JJ hills NNS a DT velvet NN black JJ expanse NN , , with IN red JJ roofs NNS , , green JJ trees NNS , , and CC , , later RBR , , black JJ veiled VVN shrubs NNS and CC gates NNS , , barns NNS , , outhouses NNS , , and CC walls NNS , , rising VVG here RB and CC there RB into IN the DT sunlight NN . SENT But CC that DT was VBD at IN Street NP Cobham NP , , where WRB the DT black JJ vapour NN was VBD allowed VVN to TO remain VV until IN it PP sank VVD of IN its PP$ own JJ accord NN into IN the DT ground NN . SENT As IN a DT rule NN the DT Martians NNS , , when WRB it PP had VHD served VVN its PP$ purpose NN , , cleared VVD the DT air NN of IN it PP again RB by IN wading VVG into IN it PP and CC directing VVG a DT jet NN of IN steam NN upon IN it PP . SENT This DT they PP did VVD with IN the DT vapour NN banks NNS near IN us PP , , as IN we PP saw VVD in IN the DT starlight NN from IN the DT window NN of IN a DT deserted VVN house NN at IN Upper NP Halliford NP , , whither IN we PP had VHD returned VVN . SENT From IN there RB we PP could MD see VV the DT searchlights NNS on IN Richmond NP Hill NP and CC Kingston NP Hill NP going VVG to TO and CC fro RB , , and CC about IN eleven NN the DT windows NNS rattled VVN , , and CC we PP heard VVD the DT sound NN of IN the DT huge JJ siege NN guns NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN put VVN in IN position NN there RB . SENT These DT continued VVD intermittently RB for IN the DT space NN of IN a DT quarter NN of IN an DT hour NN , , sending VVG chance NN shots NNS at IN the DT invisible JJ Martians NNS at IN Hampton NP and CC Ditton NP , , and CC then RB the DT pale NN beams VVZ of IN the DT electric JJ light NN vanished VVD , , and CC were VBD replaced VVN by IN a DT bright JJ red JJ glow NN . SENT Then RB the DT fourth JJ cylinder NN fell VVD a DT brilliant JJ green JJ meteor NN as IN I PP learned VVD afterwards RB , , in IN Bushey NP Park NP . SENT Before IN the DT guns NNS on IN the DT Richmond NP and CC Kingston NP line NN of IN hills NNS began VVD , , there EX was VBD a DT fitful JJ cannonade NN far RB away RB in IN the DT southwest NN , , due RB , , I PP believe VVP , , to TO guns NNS being VBG fired VVN haphazard JJ before IN the DT black JJ vapour NN could MD overwhelm VV the DT gunners NNS . SENT So RB , , setting VVG about IN it PP as RB methodically RB as IN men NNS might MD smoke VV out RP a DT wasps NNS nest NN , , the DT Martians NNS spread VVD this DT strange JJ stifling VVG vapour NN over IN the DT Londonward NP country NN . SENT The DT horns NNS of IN the DT crescent NN slowly RB moved VVD apart RB , , until IN at IN last JJ they PP formed VVD a DT line NN from IN Hanwell NP to TO Coombe NP and CC Malden NP . SENT All DT night NN through IN their PP$ destructive JJ tubes NNS advanced VVD . SENT Never RB once RB , , after IN the DT Martian NN at IN St NP . 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SENT And CC through IN this DT two CD Martians NNS slowly RB waded VVN , , and CC turned VVD their PP$ hissing VVG steam NN jets NNS this DT way NN and CC that IN . SENT They PP were VBD sparing VVG of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP that IN night NN , , either CC because IN they PP had VHN but CC a DT limited JJ supply NN of IN material NN for IN its PP$ production NN or CC because IN they PP did VVD not RB wish VV to TO destroy VV the DT country NN but CC only RB to TO crush VV and CC overawe VV the DT opposition NN they PP had VHD aroused VVN . SENT In IN the DT latter JJ aim NN they PP certainly RB succeeded VVD . SENT Sunday NP night NN was VBD the DT end NN of IN the DT organised VVN opposition NN to TO their PP$ movements NNS . SENT After IN that IN no DT body NN of IN men NNS would MD stand VV against IN them PP , , so RB hopeless JJ was VBD the DT enterprise NN . SENT Even RB the DT crews NNS of IN the DT torpedo VV boats NNS and CC destroyers NNS that WDT had VHD brought VVN their PP$ quick JJ firers NNS up IN the DT Thames NP refused VVD to TO stop VV , , mutinied VVD , , and CC went VVD down RB again RB . SENT The DT only JJ offensive JJ operation NN men NNS ventured VVD upon RP after IN that DT night NN was VBD the DT preparation NN of IN mines NNS and CC pitfalls NNS , , and CC even RB in IN that IN their PP$ energies NNS were VBD frantic JJ and CC spasmodic JJ . SENT One PP has VHZ to TO imagine VV , , as RB well RB as IN one PP may MD , , the DT fate NN of IN those DT batteries NNS towards IN Esher NP , , waiting VVG so RB tensely RB in IN the DT twilight NN . SENT Survivors NNS there RB were VBD none NN . SENT One PP may MD picture VVP the DT orderly JJ expectation NN , , the DT officers NNS alert NN and CC watchful JJ , , the DT gunners NNS ready JJ , , the DT ammunition NN piled VVD to TO hand NN , , the DT limber JJ gunners NNS with IN their PP$ horses NNS and CC waggons NNS , , the DT groups NNS of IN civilian JJ spectators NNS standing VVG as RB near JJ as IN they PP were VBD permitted VVN , , the DT evening NN stillness NN , , the DT ambulances NNS and CC hospital NN tents NNS with IN the DT burned VVN and CC wounded VVN from IN Weybridge NP . SENT then RB the DT dull JJ resonance NN of IN the DT shots NNS the DT Martians NNS fired VVD , , and CC the DT clumsy JJ projectile NN whirling VVG over IN the DT trees NNS and CC houses NNS and CC smashing VVG amid IN the DT neighbouring VVG fields NNS . 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SENT Before IN dawn NN the DT black JJ vapour NN was VBD pouring VVG through IN the DT streets NNS of IN Richmond NP , , and CC the DT disintegrating VVG organism NN of IN government NN was VBD , , with IN a DT last JJ expiring VVG effort NN , , rousing VVG the DT population NN of IN London NP to TO the DT necessity NN of IN flight NN . SENT CHAPTER NN SIXTEEN CD THE DT EXODUS NN FROM IN LONDON NP So IN you PP understand VVP the DT roaring VVG wave NN of IN fear NN that WDT swept VVD through IN the DT greatest JJS city NN in IN the DT world NN just RB as IN Monday NP was VBD dawning VVG the DT stream NN of IN flight NN rising VVG swiftly RB to TO a DT torrent NN , , lashing VVG in IN a DT foaming VVG tumult NN round NN the DT railway NN stations NNS , , banked VVD up RP into IN a DT horrible JJ struggle NN about IN the DT shipping NN in IN the DT Thames NP , , and CC hurrying VVG by IN every DT available JJ channel NN northward RB and CC eastward RB . SENT By IN ten CD o'clock RB the DT police NN organisation NN , , and CC by IN midday NN even RB the DT railway NN organisations NNS , , were VBD losing VVG coherency NN , , losing VVG shape NN and CC efficiency NN , , guttering NN , , softening NN , , running VVG at IN last JJ in IN that DT swift JJ liquefaction NN of IN the DT social JJ body NN . SENT All PDT the DT railway NN lines NNS north RB of IN the DT Thames NP and CC the DT South NP Eastern NP people NNS at IN Cannon NP Street NP had VHD been VBN warned VVN by IN midnight NN on IN Sunday NP , , and CC trains NNS were VBD being VBG filled VVN . SENT People NNS were VBD fighting VVG savagely RB for IN standing VVG room NN in IN the DT carriages NNS even RB at IN two CD o'clock RB . SENT By IN three CD , , people NNS were VBD being VBG trampled VVN and CC crushed VVN even RB in IN Bishopsgate NP Street NP , , a DT couple NN of IN hundred CD yards NNS or CC more JJR from IN Liverpool NP Street NP station NN . 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SENT By IN midday NN a DT Martian NN had VHD been VBN seen VVN at IN Barnes NP , , and CC a DT cloud NN of IN slowly RB sinking VVG black JJ vapour NN drove VVD along IN the DT Thames NP and CC across IN the DT flats NNS of IN Lambeth NP , , cutting VVG off RP all DT escape NN over IN the DT bridges NNS in IN its PP$ sluggish JJ advance NN . SENT Another DT bank NN drove VVD over IN Ealing NP , , and CC surrounded VVN a DT little JJ island NN of IN survivors NNS on IN Castle NP Hill NP , , alive JJ , , but CC unable JJ to TO escape VV . SENT After IN a DT fruitless JJ struggle NN to TO get VV aboard IN a DT North JJ Western JJ train NN at IN Chalk NP Farm NP the DT engines NNS of IN the DT trains NNS that WDT had VHD loaded VVN in IN the DT goods NNS yard NN there RB ploughed VVN through IN shrieking VVG people NNS , , and CC a DT dozen NN stalwart NN men NNS fought VVD to TO keep VV the DT crowd NN from IN crushing VVG the DT driver NN against IN his PP$ furnace NN my PP$ brother NN emerged VVD upon IN the DT Chalk NP Farm NP road NN , , dodged VVD across IN through IN a DT hurrying VVG swarm NN of IN vehicles NNS , , and CC had VHD the DT luck NN to TO be VB foremost JJ in IN the DT sack NN of IN a DT cycle NN shop NN . SENT The DT front JJ tire NN of IN the DT machine NN he PP got VVD was VBD punctured VVN in IN dragging VVG it PP through IN the DT window NN , , but CC he PP got VVD up RP and CC off RP , , notwithstanding RB , , with IN no DT further JJR injury NN than IN a DT cut NN wrist NN . 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SENT Most JJS of IN the DT fugitives NNS at IN that DT hour NN were VBD mounted VVN on IN cycles NNS , , but CC there EX were VBD soon RB motor NN cars NNS , , hansom NN cabs NNS , , and CC carriages NNS hurrying VVG along RP , , and CC the DT dust NN hung VVD in IN heavy JJ clouds NNS along IN the DT road NN to TO St NP . SENT Albans NP . SENT It PP was VBD perhaps RB a DT vague JJ idea NN of IN making VVG his PP$ way NN to TO Chelmsford NP , , where WRB some DT friends NNS of IN his PP$ lived VVN , , that IN at IN last JJ induced VVN my PP$ brother NN to TO strike VV into IN a DT quiet JJ lane NN running VVG eastward RB . SENT Presently RB he PP came VVD upon IN a DT stile NN , , and CC , , crossing VVG it PP , , followed VVD a DT footpath NN northeastward NN . SENT He PP passed VVD near IN several JJ farmhouses NNS and CC some DT little JJ places NNS whose WP$ names NNS he PP did VVD not RB learn VV . 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SENT the DT other JJ , , a DT dark JJ , , slender JJ figure NN , , slashed VVN at IN the DT man NN who WP gripped VVD her PP$ arm NN with IN a DT whip NN she PP held VVD in IN her PP$ disengaged VVN hand NN . SENT My PP$ brother NN immediately RB grasped VVD the DT situation NN , , shouted VVD , , and CC hurried VVN towards IN the DT struggle NN . SENT One CD of IN the DT men NNS desisted VVD and CC turned VVD towards IN him PP , , and CC my PP$ brother NN , , realising VVG from IN his PP$ antagonist's NNS face VVP that IN a DT fight NN was VBD unavoidable JJ , , and CC being VBG an DT expert NN boxer NN , , went VVD into IN him PP forthwith RB and CC sent VVD him PP down RP against IN the DT wheel NN of IN the DT chaise NN . SENT It PP was VBD no DT time NN for IN pugilistic JJ chivalry NN and CC my PP$ brother NN laid VVD him PP quiet JJ with IN a DT kick NN , , and CC gripped VVD the DT collar NN of IN the DT man NN who WP pulled VVD at IN the DT slender JJ lady's NN arm NN . SENT He PP heard VVD the DT clatter NN of IN hoofs NNS , , the DT whip NN stung VVN across IN his PP$ face NN , , a DT third JJ antagonist NN struck VVD him PP between IN the DT eyes NNS , , and CC the DT man NN he PP held VVD wrenched VVN himself PP free JJ and CC made VVN off RP down IN the DT lane NN in IN the DT direction NN from IN which WDT he PP had VHD come VVN . SENT Partly RB stunned VVN , , he PP found VVD himself PP facing VVG the DT man NN who WP had VHD held VVN the DT horse's NNS head NN , , and CC became VVD aware JJ of IN the DT chaise NN receding VVG from IN him PP down RB the DT lane NN , , swaying VVG from IN side NN to TO side NN , , and CC with IN the DT women NNS in IN it PP looking VVG back RB . SENT The DT man NN before IN him PP , , a DT burly JJ rough JJ , , tried VVD to TO close VV , , and CC he PP stopped VVD him PP with IN a DT blow NN in IN the DT face NN . SENT Then RB , , realising VVG that IN he PP was VBD deserted VVN , , he PP dodged VVD round NN and CC made VVD off RP down IN the DT lane NN after IN the DT chaise NN , , with IN the DT sturdy JJ man NN close NN behind IN him PP , , and CC the DT fugitive NN , , who WP had VHD turned VVN now RB , , following VVG remotely RB . SENT Suddenly RB he PP stumbled VVD and CC fell VVD . SENT his PP$ immediate JJ pursuer NN went VVD headlong RB , , and CC he PP rose VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS to TO find VV himself PP with IN a DT couple NN of IN antagonists NNS again RB . SENT He PP would MD have VH had VHN little JJ chance NN against IN them PP had VHD not RB the DT slender JJ lady NN very RB pluckily RB pulled VVN up RP and CC returned VVD to TO his PP$ help NN . SENT It PP seems VVZ she PP had VHD had VHN a DT revolver NN all RB this DT time NN , , but CC it PP had VHD been VBN under IN the DT seat NN when WRB she PP and CC her PP$ companion NN were VBD attacked VVN . SENT She PP fired VVD at IN six CD yards NNS distance NN , , narrowly RB missing VVG my PP$ brother NN . SENT The DT less RBR courageous JJ of IN the DT robbers NNS made VVD off RP , , and CC his PP$ companion NN followed VVD him PP , , cursing VVG his PP$ cowardice NN . SENT They PP both CC stopped VVD in IN sight NN down IN the DT lane NN , , where WRB the DT third JJ man NN lay VVD insensible JJ . SENT Take VV this DT . SENT said VVD the DT slender JJ lady NN , , and CC she PP gave VVD my PP$ brother NN her PP$ revolver NN . SENT Go VV back RB to TO the DT chaise NN , , said VVD my PP$ brother NN , , wiping VVG the DT blood NN from IN his PP$ split NN lip NN . SENT She PP turned VVD without IN a DT word NN they PP were VBD both DT panting VVG and CC they PP went VVD back RB to TO where WRB the DT lady NN in IN white JJ struggled VVN to TO hold VV back RB the DT frightened JJ pony NN . SENT The DT robbers NNS had VHD evidently RB had VHN enough RB of IN it PP . SENT When WRB my PP$ brother NN looked VVD again RB they PP were VBD retreating VVG . SENT I'll NP sit VVP here RB , , said VVD my PP$ brother NN , , if IN I PP may MD . SENT and CC he PP got VVD upon IN the DT empty JJ front NN seat NN . SENT The DT lady NN looked VVD over RP her PP$ shoulder NN . SENT Give VV me PP the DT reins NNS , , she PP said VVD , , and CC laid VVD the DT whip NN along IN the DT pony's JJ side NN . SENT In IN another DT moment NN a DT bend VV in IN the DT road NN hid VVD the DT three CD men NNS from IN my PP$ brother's NN eyes NNS . SENT So RB , , quite RB unexpectedly RB , , my PP$ brother NN found VVD himself PP , , panting VVG , , with IN a DT cut NN mouth NN , , a DT bruised VVN jaw NN , , and CC bloodstained JJ knuckles NNS , , driving VVG along IN an DT unknown JJ lane NN with IN these DT two CD women NNS . SENT He PP learned VVD they PP were VBD the DT wife NN and CC the DT younger JJR sister NN of IN a DT surgeon NN living NN at IN Stanmore NP , , who WP had VHD come VVN in IN the DT small JJ hours NNS from IN a DT dangerous JJ case NN at IN Pinner NP , , and CC heard VVD at IN some DT railway NN station NN on IN his PP$ way NN of IN the DT Martian JJ advance NN . SENT He PP had VHD hurried VVN home NN , , roused VVD the DT women NNS their PP$ servant NN had VHD left VVN them PP two CD days NNS before RB packed VVD some DT provisions NNS , , put VVD his PP$ revolver NN under IN the DT seat NN luckily RB for IN my PP$ brother NN and CC told VVD them PP to TO drive VV on IN to TO Edgware NP , , with IN the DT idea NN of IN getting VVG a DT train NN there RB . SENT He PP stopped VVD behind RB to TO tell VV the DT neighbours NNS . SENT He PP would MD overtake VV them PP , , he PP said VVD , , at IN about IN half DT past JJ four CD in IN the DT morning NN , , and CC now RB it PP was VBD nearly RB nine CD and CC they PP had VHD seen VVN nothing NN of IN him PP . SENT They PP could MD not RB stop VV in IN Edgware NP because IN of IN the DT growing VVG traffic NN through IN the DT place NN , , and CC so RB they PP had VHD come VVN into IN this DT side NN lane NN . SENT That DT was VBD the DT story NN they PP told VVD my PP$ brother NN in IN fragments NNS when WRB presently RB they PP stopped VVD again RB , , nearer JJR to TO New NP Barnet NP . SENT He PP promised VVD to TO stay VV with IN them PP , , at IN least JJS until IN they PP could MD determine VV what WP to TO do VV , , or CC until IN the DT missing JJ man NN arrived VVD , , and CC professed VVD to TO be VB an DT expert JJ shot NN with IN the DT revolver NN a DT weapon NN strange JJ to TO him PP in IN order NN to TO give VV them PP confidence NN . SENT They PP made VVD a DT sort NN of IN encampment NN by IN the DT wayside NN , , and CC the DT pony NN became VVD happy JJ in IN the DT hedge NN . SENT He PP told VVD them PP of IN his PP$ own JJ escape NN out IN of IN London NP , , and CC all DT that WDT he PP knew VVD of IN these DT Martians NNS and CC their PP$ ways NNS . SENT The DT sun NN crept VVD higher JJR in IN the DT sky NN , , and CC after IN a DT time NN their PP$ talk NN died VVD out RP and CC gave VVD place NN to TO an DT uneasy JJ state NN of IN anticipation NN . SENT Several JJ wayfarers NNS came VVD along IN the DT lane NN , , and CC of IN these DT my PP$ brother NN gathered VVD such JJ news NN as IN he PP could MD . SENT Every DT broken JJ answer NN he PP had VHD deepened VVD his PP$ impression NN of IN the DT great JJ disaster NN that WDT had VHD come VVN on IN humanity NN , , deepened VVD his PP$ persuasion NN of IN the DT immediate JJ necessity NN for IN prosecuting VVG this DT flight NN . SENT He PP urged VVD the DT matter NN upon IN them PP . SENT We PP have VHP money NN , , said VVD the DT slender JJ woman NN , , and CC hesitated VVN . SENT Her PP$ eyes NNS met VVD my PP$ brother's NNS , , and CC her PP$ hesitation NN ended VVD . SENT So RB have VHP I PP , , said VVD my PP$ brother NN . SENT She PP explained VVD that IN they PP had VHD as RB much RB as IN thirty CD pounds NNS in IN gold NN , , besides IN a DT five CD pound NN note NN , , and CC suggested VVD that DT with IN that WDT they PP might MD get VV upon IN a DT train NN at IN St NP . SENT Albans NP or CC New NP Barnet NP . SENT My PP$ brother NN thought NN that WDT was VBD hopeless JJ , , seeing VVG the DT fury NN of IN the DT Londoners NNS to TO crowd NN upon IN the DT trains NNS , , and CC broached VVD his PP$ own JJ idea NN of IN striking VVG across IN Essex NP towards IN Harwich NP and CC thence RB escaping VVG from IN the DT country NN altogether RB . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Elphinstone NN that WDT was VBD the DT name NN of IN the DT woman NN in IN white NN would MD listen VV to TO no DT reasoning NN , , and CC kept VVD calling VVG upon IN George NP . SENT but CC her PP$ sister NN in IN law NN was VBD astonishingly RB quiet JJ and CC deliberate JJ , , and CC at IN last JJ agreed VVD to TO my PP$ brother's NNS suggestion NN . SENT So RB , , designing VVG to TO cross VV the DT Great NP North NP Road NP , , they PP went VVD on IN towards IN Barnet NP , , my PP$ brother NN leading VVG the DT pony NN to TO save VV it PP as RB much RB as RB possible JJ . SENT As IN the DT sun NN crept VVD up RP the DT sky NN the DT day NN became VVD excessively RB hot JJ , , and CC under IN foot NN a DT thick JJ , , whitish JJ sand NN grew VVD burning NN and CC blinding NN , , so RB that IN they PP travelled VVD only RB very RB slowly RB . SENT The DT hedges NNS were VBD grey JJ with IN dust NN . SENT And CC as IN they PP advanced VVD towards IN Barnet NP a DT tumultuous JJ murmuring VVG grew VVD stronger JJR . SENT They PP began VVD to TO meet VV more JJR people NNS . SENT For IN the DT most JJS part NN these DT were VBD staring VVG before IN them PP , , murmuring VVG indistinct JJ questions NNS , , jaded JJ , , haggard JJ , , unclean JJ . SENT One CD man NN in IN evening NN dress NN passed VVD them PP on IN foot NN , , his PP$ eyes NNS on IN the DT ground NN . SENT They PP heard VVD his PP$ voice NN , , and CC , , looking VVG back RB at IN him PP , , saw VVD one CD hand NN clutched VVN in IN his PP$ hair NN and CC the DT other JJ beating NN invisible JJ things NNS . SENT His PP$ paroxysm NN of IN rage NN over RP , , he PP went VVD on IN his PP$ way NN without IN once RB looking VVG back RB . SENT As IN my PP$ brother's NNS party NN went VVD on IN towards IN the DT crossroads NNS to TO the DT south NN of IN Barnet NP they PP saw VVD a DT woman NN approaching VVG the DT road NN across IN some DT fields NNS on IN their PP$ left NN , , carrying VVG a DT child NN and CC with IN two CD other JJ children NNS . SENT and CC then RB passed VVD a DT man NN in IN dirty JJ black NN , , with IN a DT thick JJ stick NN in IN one CD hand NN and CC a DT small JJ portmanteau NN in IN the DT other JJ . SENT Then RB round VV the DT corner NN of IN the DT lane NN , , from IN between IN the DT villas NNS that WDT guarded VVD it PP at IN its PP$ confluence NN with IN the DT high JJ road NN , , came VVD a DT little JJ cart NN drawn VVN by IN a DT sweating VVG black JJ pony NN and CC driven VVN by IN a DT sallow JJ youth NN in IN a DT bowler NN hat NN , , grey NN with IN dust NN . SENT There EX were VBD three CD girls NNS , , East NP End NP factory NN girls NNS , , and CC a DT couple NN of IN little JJ children NNS crowded VVN in IN the DT cart NN . SENT This'll NN tike NN us PP rahnd NP Edgware NP . SENT asked VVN the DT driver NN , , wild RB eyed VVD , , white JJ faced VVD . SENT and CC when WRB my PP$ brother NN told VVD him PP it PP would MD if IN he PP turned VVD to TO the DT left NN , , he PP whipped VVN up RP at IN once RB without IN the DT formality NN of IN thanks NNS . SENT My PP$ brother NN noticed VVD a DT pale JJ grey NN smoke NN or CC haze VV rising VVG among IN the DT houses NNS in IN front NN of IN them PP , , and CC veiling VVG the DT white JJ facade NN of IN a DT terrace NN beyond IN the DT road NN that WDT appeared VVD between IN the DT backs NNS of IN the DT villas NNS . SENT Mrs NN . SENT Elphinstone NP suddenly RB cried VVD out RP at IN a DT number NN of IN tongues NNS of IN smoky JJ red JJ flame NN leaping VVG up RP above IN the DT houses NNS in IN front NN of IN them PP against IN the DT hot JJ , , blue JJ sky NN . SENT The DT tumultuous JJ noise NN resolved VVD itself PP now RB into IN the DT disorderly JJ mingling VVG of IN many JJ voices NNS , , the DT gride NN of IN many JJ wheels NNS , , the DT creaking VVG of IN waggons NNS , , and CC the DT staccato JJ of IN hoofs NNS . SENT The DT lane NN came VVD round NN sharply RB not RB fifty CD yards NNS from IN the DT crossroads NNS . SENT Good JJ heavens NNS . SENT cried VVN Mrs NN . SENT Elphinstone NN . SENT What WP is VBZ this DT you PP are VBP driving VVG us PP into IN . SENT My PP$ brother NN stopped VVD . SENT For IN the DT main JJ road NN was VBD a DT boiling VVG stream NN of IN people NNS , , a DT torrent NN of IN human JJ beings NNS rushing VVG northward RB , , one CD pressing VVG on IN another DT . SENT A DT great JJ bank NN of IN dust NN , , white JJ and CC luminous JJ in IN the DT blaze NN of IN the DT sun NN , , made VVD everything NN within IN twenty CD feet NNS of IN the DT ground NN grey NN and CC indistinct JJ and CC was VBD perpetually RB renewed VVN by IN the DT hurrying VVG feet NNS of IN a DT dense JJ crowd NN of IN horses NNS and CC of IN men NNS and CC women NNS on IN foot NN , , and CC by IN the DT wheels NNS of IN vehicles NNS of IN every DT description NN . SENT Way NN . SENT my PP$ brother NN heard VVD voices NNS crying VVG . SENT Make VV way NN . SENT It PP was VBD like IN riding VVG into IN the DT smoke NN of IN a DT fire NN to TO approach VV the DT meeting NN point NN of IN the DT lane NN and CC road NN . SENT the DT crowd NN roared VVN like IN a DT fire NN , , and CC the DT dust NN was VBD hot JJ and CC pungent JJ . SENT And CC , , indeed RB , , a DT little JJ way NN up IN the DT road NN a DT villa NN was VBD burning VVG and CC sending VVG rolling JJ masses NNS of IN black JJ smoke NN across IN the DT road NN to TO add VV to TO the DT confusion NN . SENT Two CD men NNS came VVD past IN them PP . SENT Then RB a DT dirty JJ woman NN , , carrying VVG a DT heavy JJ bundle NN and CC weeping VVG . SENT A DT lost VVN retriever NN dog NN , , with IN hanging VVG tongue NN , , circled VVD dubiously RB round VV them PP , , scared JJ and CC wretched JJ , , and CC fled VVD at IN my PP$ brother's NNS threat NN . SENT So RB much RB as IN they PP could MD see VV of IN the DT road NN Londonward NP between IN the DT houses NNS to TO the DT right NN was VBD a DT tumultuous JJ stream NN of IN dirty JJ , , hurrying VVG people NNS , , pent VVD in IN between IN the DT villas NNS on IN either DT side NN . SENT the DT black JJ heads NNS , , the DT crowded JJ forms NNS , , grew VVD into IN distinctness NN as IN they PP rushed VVD towards IN the DT corner NN , , hurried JJ past NN , , and CC merged VVD their PP$ individuality NN again RB in IN a DT receding VVG multitude NN that WDT was VBD swallowed VVN up RP at IN last JJ in IN a DT cloud NN of IN dust NN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT cried VVN the DT voices NNS . SENT Way NN . SENT Way NN . SENT One CD man's JJ hands NNS pressed VVN on IN the DT back NN of IN another DT . SENT My PP$ brother NN stood VVD at IN the DT pony's JJ head NN . SENT Irresistibly RB attracted VVN , , he PP advanced VVD slowly RB , , pace NN by IN pace NN , , down RB the DT lane NN . SENT Edgware NP had VHD been VBN a DT scene NN of IN confusion NN , , Chalk NP Farm NP a DT riotous JJ tumult NN , , but CC this DT was VBD a DT whole JJ population NN in IN movement NN . SENT It PP is VBZ hard JJ to TO imagine VV that DT host NN . SENT It PP had VHD no DT character NN of IN its PP$ own JJ . SENT The DT figures NNS poured VVD out RP past IN the DT corner NN , , and CC receded VVD with IN their PP$ backs NNS to TO the DT group NN in IN the DT lane NN . SENT Along IN the DT margin NN came VVD those DT who WP were VBD on IN foot NN threatened VVN by IN the DT wheels NNS , , stumbling VVG in IN the DT ditches NNS , , blundering VVG into IN one CD another DT . SENT The DT carts NNS and CC carriages NNS crowded VVN close RB upon IN one CD another DT , , making VVG little JJ way NN for IN those DT swifter JJR and CC more JJR impatient JJ vehicles NNS that WDT darted VVD forward RB every DT now RB and CC then RB when WRB an DT opportunity NN showed VVD itself PP of IN doing VVG so RB , , sending VVG the DT people NNS scattering VVG against IN the DT fences NNS and CC gates NNS of IN the DT villas NNS . SENT Push VV on IN . SENT was VBD the DT cry NN . SENT Push VV on IN . SENT They PP are VBP coming VVG . SENT In IN one CD cart NN stood VVD a DT blind JJ man NN in IN the DT uniform NN of IN the DT Salvation NP Army NP , , gesticulating VVG with IN his PP$ crooked JJ fingers NNS and CC bawling VVG , , Eternity NN . SENT Eternity NN . SENT His PP$ voice NN was VBD hoarse JJ and CC very RB loud RB so RB that IN my PP$ brother NN could MD hear VV him PP long JJ after IN he PP was VBD lost VVN to TO sight NN in IN the DT dust NN . SENT Some DT of IN the DT people NNS who WP crowded VVD in IN the DT carts NNS whipped VVN stupidly RB at IN their PP$ horses NNS and CC quarrelled VVN with IN other JJ drivers NNS . SENT some DT sat VVD motionless JJ , , staring VVG at IN nothing NN with IN miserable JJ eyes NNS . SENT some DT gnawed VVD their PP$ hands NNS with IN thirst NN , , or CC lay VVD prostrate JJ in IN the DT bottoms NNS of IN their PP$ conveyances NNS . SENT The DT horses NNS bits NNS were VBD covered VVN with IN foam NN , , their PP$ eyes NNS bloodshot JJ . SENT There EX were VBD cabs NNS , , carriages NNS , , shop NN cars NNS , , waggons NNS , , beyond IN counting VVG . SENT a DT mail NN cart NN , , a DT road NN cleaner's NNS cart VVP marked JJ Vestry NN of IN St NP . SENT Pancras NP , , a DT huge JJ timber NN waggon NN crowded VVN with IN roughs VVZ . SENT A DT brewer's NNS dray NN rumbled VVD by IN with IN its PP$ two CD near JJ wheels NNS splashed VVD with IN fresh JJ blood NN . SENT Clear VV the DT way NN . SENT cried VVN the DT voices NNS . SENT Clear VV the DT way NN . SENT Eter JJ nity NN . SENT Eter JJ nity NN . SENT came VVD echoing VVG down RP the DT road NN . SENT There EX were VBD sad JJ , , haggard JJ women NNS tramping VVG by IN , , well RB dressed VVN , , with IN children NNS that WDT cried VVD and CC stumbled VVD , , their PP$ dainty JJ clothes NNS smothered VVN in IN dust NN , , their PP$ weary JJ faces NNS smeared VVN with IN tears NNS . SENT With IN many JJ of IN these DT came VVD men NNS , , sometimes RB helpful JJ , , sometimes RB lowering VVG and CC savage NN . SENT Fighting VVG side NN by IN side NN with IN them PP pushed VVD some DT weary JJ street NN outcast NN in IN faded VVN black JJ rags NNS , , wide JJ eyed VVD , , loud RB voiced VVN , , and CC foul JJ mouthed VVD . SENT There EX were VBD sturdy JJ workmen NNS thrusting VVG their PP$ way NN along RB , , wretched JJ , , unkempt JJ men NNS , , clothed VVN like IN clerks NNS or CC shopmen NNS , , struggling VVG spasmodically RB . SENT a DT wounded JJ soldier NN my PP$ brother NN noticed VVD , , men NNS dressed VVN in IN the DT clothes NNS of IN railway NN porters NNS , , one CD wretched JJ creature NN in IN a DT nightshirt NN with IN a DT coat NN thrown VVN over IN it PP . SENT But CC varied VVN as IN its PP$ composition NN was VBD , , certain JJ things NNS all PDT that DT host NN had VHD in RB common JJ . SENT There EX were VBD fear NN and CC pain NN on IN their PP$ faces NNS , , and CC fear VVP behind IN them PP . SENT A DT tumult NN up IN the DT road NN , , a DT quarrel VV for IN a DT place NN in IN a DT waggon NN , , sent VVD the DT whole JJ host NN of IN them PP quickening VVG their PP$ pace NN . SENT even RB a DT man NN so RB scared VVN and CC broken VVN that IN his PP$ knees NNS bent JJ under IN him PP was VBD galvanised VVN for IN a DT moment NN into IN renewed JJ activity NN . SENT The DT heat NN and CC dust NN had VHD already RB been VBN at IN work NN upon IN this DT multitude NN . SENT Their PP$ skins NNS were VBD dry JJ , , their PP$ lips NNS black JJ and CC cracked VVN . SENT They PP were VBD all RB thirsty JJ , , weary JJ , , and CC footsore JJ . SENT And CC amid IN the DT various JJ cries VVZ one CD heard VVN disputes NNS , , reproaches NNS , , groans VVZ of IN weariness NN and CC fatigue NN . SENT the DT voices NNS of IN most JJS of IN them PP were VBD hoarse JJ and CC weak JJ . SENT Through IN it PP all RB ran VVD a DT refrain NN . SENT Way NN . SENT Way NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS are VBP coming VVG . SENT Few JJ stopped VVD and CC came VVD aside RP from IN that DT flood NN . SENT The DT lane NN opened VVD slantingly RB into IN the DT main JJ road NN with IN a DT narrow JJ opening NN , , and CC had VHD a DT delusive JJ appearance NN of IN coming VVG from IN the DT direction NN of IN London NP . SENT Yet RB a DT kind NN of IN eddy NN of IN people NNS drove VVD into IN its PP$ mouth NN . SENT weaklings NNS elbowed VVD out RP of IN the DT stream NN , , who WP for IN the DT most JJS part NN rested VVD but CC a DT moment NN before IN plunging VVG into IN it PP again RB . SENT A DT little JJ way NN down IN the DT lane NN , , with IN two CD friends NNS bending VVG over IN him PP , , lay VV a DT man NN with IN a DT bare JJ leg NN , , wrapped VVD about RB with IN bloody JJ rags NNS . SENT He PP was VBD a DT lucky JJ man NN to TO have VH friends NNS . SENT A DT little JJ old JJ man NN , , with IN a DT grey JJ military JJ moustache NN and CC a DT filthy JJ black JJ frock NN coat NN , , limped VVD out RP and CC sat VVD down RP beside IN the DT trap NN , , removed VVD his PP$ boot NN his PP$ sock NN was VBD blood NN stained VVN shook VVD out RP a DT pebble NN , , and CC hobbled VVN on IN again RB . SENT and CC then RB a DT little JJ girl NN of IN eight CD or CC nine CD , , all RB alone RB , , threw VVD herself PP under IN the DT hedge JJ close NN by IN my PP$ brother NN , , weeping VVG . SENT I PP can't VVD go VV on RP . SENT I PP can't VVD go VV on RP . SENT My PP$ brother NN woke VVD from IN his PP$ torpor NN of IN astonishment NN and CC lifted VVD her PP up RP , , speaking VVG gently RB to TO her PP , , and CC carried VVD her PP to TO Miss NP Elphinstone NP . SENT So RB soon RB as IN my PP$ brother NN touched VVD her PP she PP became VVD quite RB still RB , , as RB if IN frightened JJ . SENT Ellen NP . SENT shrieked VVD a DT woman NN in IN the DT crowd NN , , with IN tears NNS in IN her PP$ voice NN Ellen NP . SENT And CC the DT child NN suddenly RB darted VVD away RP from IN my PP$ brother NN , , crying VVG Mother NP . SENT They PP are VBP coming VVG , , said VVD a DT man NN on IN horseback NN , , riding VVG past NN along IN the DT lane NN . SENT Out RB of IN the DT way NN , , there RB . SENT bawled VVN a DT coachman NN , , towering JJ high NN . SENT and CC my PP$ brother NN saw VVD a DT closed JJ carriage NN turning VVG into IN the DT lane NN . SENT The DT people NNS crushed VVN back RB on IN one CD another DT to TO avoid VV the DT horse NN . SENT My PP$ brother NN pushed VVD the DT pony NN and CC chaise NN back RB into IN the DT hedge NN , , and CC the DT man NN drove VVD by IN and CC stopped VVD at IN the DT turn NN of IN the DT way NN . SENT It PP was VBD a DT carriage NN , , with IN a DT pole NN for IN a DT pair NN of IN horses NNS , , but CC only RB one PP was VBD in IN the DT traces NNS . SENT My PP$ brother NN saw VVD dimly RB through IN the DT dust NN that IN two CD men NNS lifted VVN out IN something NN on IN a DT white JJ stretcher NN and CC put VV it PP gently RB on IN the DT grass NN beneath IN the DT privet NN hedge NN . SENT One CD of IN the DT men NNS came VVD running VVG to TO my PP$ brother NN . SENT Where WRB is VBZ there RB any DT water NN . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT He PP is VBZ dying VVG fast RB , , and CC very RB thirsty JJ . SENT It PP is VBZ Lord NP Garrick NP . SENT Lord NP Garrick NP . 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SENT They PP rolled VVD hither RB and CC thither RB among IN the DT struggling VVG feet NNS of IN men NNS and CC horses NNS . SENT The DT man NN stopped VVD and CC looked VVD stupidly RB at IN the DT heap NN , , and CC the DT shaft NN of IN a DT cab NN struck VVD his PP$ shoulder NN and CC sent VVD him PP reeling VVG . SENT He PP gave VVD a DT shriek NN and CC dodged VVD back RB , , and CC a DT cartwheel NN shaved VVD him PP narrowly RB . SENT Way NN . SENT cried VVN the DT men NNS all RB about IN him PP . SENT Make VV way NN . SENT So RB soon RB as IN the DT cab NN had VHD passed VVN , , he PP flung VVD himself PP , , with IN both DT hands NNS open VVP , , upon IN the DT heap NN of IN coins NNS , , and CC began VVD thrusting VVG handfuls NNS in IN his PP$ pocket NN . SENT A DT horse NN rose VVD close RB upon IN him PP , , and CC in IN another DT moment NN , , half RB rising VVG , , he PP had VHD been VBN borne VVN down RP under IN the DT horse's NN hoofs VVZ . SENT Stop VV . SENT screamed VVD my PP$ brother NN , , and CC pushing VVG a DT woman NN out RP of IN his PP$ way NN , , tried VVD to TO clutch VV the DT bit NN of IN the DT horse NN . SENT Before IN he PP could MD get VV to TO it PP , , he PP heard VVD a DT scream NN under IN the DT wheels NNS , , and CC saw VVD through IN the DT dust NN the DT rim NN passing VVG over IN the DT poor JJ wretch's NNS back RB . SENT The DT driver NN of IN the DT cart NN slashed VVD his PP$ whip NN at IN my PP$ brother NN , , who WP ran VVD round NN behind IN the DT cart NN . SENT The DT multitudinous JJ shouting NN confused VVD his PP$ ears NNS . SENT The DT man NN was VBD writhing VVG in IN the DT dust NN among IN his PP$ scattered JJ money NN , , unable JJ to TO rise VV , , for IN the DT wheel NN had VHD broken VVN his PP$ back NN , , and CC his PP$ lower JJR limbs NNS lay VVD limp JJ and CC dead JJ . SENT My PP$ brother NN stood VVD up RP and CC yelled VVD at IN the DT next JJ driver NN , , and CC a DT man NN on IN a DT black JJ horse NN came VVD to TO his PP$ assistance NN . SENT Get VV him PP out RP of IN the DT road NN , , said VVD he PP . SENT and CC , , clutching VVG the DT man's JJ collar NN with IN his PP$ free JJ hand NN , , my PP$ brother NN lugged VVD him PP sideways RB . SENT But CC he PP still RB clutched VVD after IN his PP$ money NN , , and CC regarded VVD my PP$ brother NN fiercely RB , , hammering VVG at IN his PP$ arm NN with IN a DT handful NN of IN gold NN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT shouted VVD angry JJ voices NNS behind RB . SENT Way NN . SENT Way NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT smash NN as IN the DT pole NN of IN a DT carriage NN crashed VVD into IN the DT cart NN that IN the DT man NN on IN horseback NN stopped VVD . SENT My PP$ brother NN looked VVD up RP , , and CC the DT man NN with IN the DT gold NN twisted VVN his PP$ head NN round NN and CC bit NN the DT wrist NN that WDT held VVD his PP$ collar NN . SENT There EX was VBD a DT concussion NN , , and CC the DT black JJ horse NN came VVD staggering VVG sideways RB , , and CC the DT carthorse NN pushed VVD beside IN it PP . SENT A DT hoof NN missed VVD my PP$ brother's NNS foot VVP by IN a DT hair's NNS breadth NN . SENT He PP released VVD his PP$ grip NN on IN the DT fallen VVN man NN and CC jumped VVD back RB . SENT He PP saw VVD anger NN change NN to TO terror NN on IN the DT face NN of IN the DT poor JJ wretch NN on IN the DT ground NN , , and CC in IN a DT moment NN he PP was VBD hidden VVN and CC my PP$ brother NN was VBD borne VVN backward RB and CC carried VVD past IN the DT entrance NN of IN the DT lane NN , , and CC had VHD to TO fight VV hard RB in IN the DT torrent NN to TO recover VV it PP . SENT He PP saw VVD Miss NP Elphinstone NP covering VVG her PP$ eyes NNS , , and CC a DT little JJ child NN , , with IN all PDT a DT child's NNS want VVP of IN sympathetic JJ imagination NN , , staring VVG with IN dilated VVN eyes NNS at IN a DT dusty JJ something NN that WDT lay VVD black JJ and CC still RB , , ground NN and CC crushed VVN under IN the DT rolling JJ wheels NNS . SENT Let VV us PP go VV back RB . SENT he PP shouted VVD , , and CC began VVD turning VVG the DT pony NN round NN . SENT We PP cannot NN cross VVP this DT hell NN , , he PP said VVD and CC they PP went VVD back RB a DT hundred CD yards NNS the DT way NN they PP had VHD come VVN , , until IN the DT fighting VVG crowd NN was VBD hidden VVN . SENT As IN they PP passed VVD the DT bend VV in IN the DT lane NN my PP$ brother NN saw VVD the DT face NN of IN the DT dying VVG man NN in IN the DT ditch NN under IN the DT privet NN , , deadly JJ white JJ and CC drawn VVN , , and CC shining VVG with IN perspiration NN . SENT The DT two CD women NNS sat VVD silent JJ , , crouching VVG in IN their PP$ seat NN and CC shivering VVG . SENT Then RB beyond IN the DT bend VV my PP$ brother NN stopped VVD again RB . SENT Miss NP Elphinstone NP was VBD white JJ and CC pale JJ , , and CC her PP$ sister NN in IN law NN sat VVD weeping VVG , , too RB wretched JJ even RB to TO call VV upon IN George NP . SENT My PP$ brother NN was VBD horrified VVN and CC perplexed VVN . SENT So RB soon RB as IN they PP had VHD retreated VVN he PP realised VVD how WRB urgent JJ and CC unavoidable JJ it PP was VBD to TO attempt VV this DT crossing VVG . SENT He PP turned VVD to TO Miss NP Elphinstone NP , , suddenly RB resolute JJ . SENT We PP must MD go VV that DT way NN , , he PP said VVD , , and CC led VVD the DT pony NN round NN again RB . SENT For IN the DT second JJ time NN that IN day NN this DT girl NN proved VVD her PP$ quality NN . SENT To TO force VV their PP$ way NN into IN the DT torrent NN of IN people NNS , , my PP$ brother NN plunged VVD into IN the DT traffic NN and CC held VVD back RB a DT cab NN horse NN , , while IN she PP drove VVD the DT pony NN across IN its PP$ head NN . SENT A DT waggon NN locked VVN wheels NNS for IN a DT moment NN and CC ripped VVD a DT long JJ splinter NN from IN the DT chaise NN . SENT In IN another DT moment NN they PP were VBD caught VVN and CC swept VVN forward RB by IN the DT stream NN . SENT My PP$ brother NN , , with IN the DT cabman's JJ whip NN marks NNS red JJ across IN his PP$ face NN and CC hands NNS , , scrambled VVD into IN the DT chaise NN and CC took VVD the DT reins NNS from IN her PP . SENT Point VV the DT revolver NN at IN the DT man NN behind RB , , he PP said VVD , , giving VVG it PP to TO her PP , , if IN he PP presses NNS us PP too RB hard JJ . SENT No UH . SENT point VV it PP at IN his PP$ horse NN . SENT Then RB he PP began VVD to TO look VV out RP for IN a DT chance NN of IN edging VVG to TO the DT right NN across IN the DT road NN . SENT But CC once RB in IN the DT stream NN he PP seemed VVD to TO lose VV volition NN , , to TO become VV a DT part NN of IN that DT dusty JJ rout NN . SENT They PP swept VVD through IN Chipping VVG Barnet NP with IN the DT torrent NN . SENT they PP were VBD nearly RB a DT mile NN beyond IN the DT centre NN of IN the DT town NN before IN they PP had VHD fought VVN across RP to TO the DT opposite JJ side NN of IN the DT way NN . SENT It PP was VBD din NN and CC confusion NN indescribable JJ . SENT but CC in IN and CC beyond IN the DT town NN the DT road NN forks VVZ repeatedly RB , , and CC this DT to TO some DT extent NN relieved VVD the DT stress NN . SENT They PP struck VVD eastward RB through IN Hadley NP , , and CC there RB on IN either DT side NN of IN the DT road NN , , and CC at IN another DT place NN farther RBR on IN they PP came VVD upon IN a DT great JJ multitude NN of IN people NNS drinking VVG at IN the DT stream NN , , some DT fighting NN to TO come VV at IN the DT water NN . SENT And CC farther RB on IN , , from IN a DT lull NN near IN East NP Barnet NP , , they PP saw VVD two CD trains NNS running VVG slowly RB one CD after IN the DT other JJ without IN signal NN or CC order NN trains NNS swarming VVG with IN people NNS , , with IN men NNS even RB among IN the DT coals NNS behind IN the DT engines NNS going VVG northward RB along IN the DT Great NP Northern NP Railway NP . SENT My PP$ brother NN supposes VVZ they PP must MD have VH filled VVN outside IN London NP , , for IN at IN that DT time NN the DT furious JJ terror NN of IN the DT people NNS had VHD rendered VVN the DT central JJ termini NNS impossible JJ . SENT Near IN this DT place NN they PP halted VVD for IN the DT rest NN of IN the DT afternoon NN , , for IN the DT violence NN of IN the DT day NN had VHD already RB utterly RB exhausted VVN all DT three CD of IN them PP . SENT They PP began VVD to TO suffer VV the DT beginnings NNS of IN hunger NN . SENT the DT night NN was VBD cold JJ , , and CC none NN of IN them PP dared VVD to TO sleep VV . SENT And CC in IN the DT evening NN many JJ people NNS came VVD hurrying VVG along IN the DT road NN nearby RB their PP$ stopping NN place NN , , fleeing VVG from IN unknown JJ dangers NNS before IN them PP , , and CC going VVG in IN the DT direction NN from IN which WDT my PP$ brother NN had VHD come VVN . SENT CHAPTER NN SEVENTEEN CD THE DT THUNDER NN CHILD NN Had VHD the DT Martians NNS aimed VVN only RB at IN destruction NN , , they PP might MD on IN Monday NP have VHP annihilated VVN the DT entire JJ population NN of IN London NP , , as IN it PP spread VVP itself PP slowly RB through IN the DT home NN counties NNS . SENT Not RB only RB along IN the DT road NN through IN Barnet NP , , but CC also RB through IN Edgware NP and CC Waltham NP Abbey NP , , and CC along IN the DT roads NNS eastward RB to TO Southend NP and CC Shoeburyness NP , , and CC south RB of IN the DT Thames NP to TO Deal NP and CC Broadstairs NP , , poured VVD the DT same JJ frantic JJ rout NN . SENT If IN one PP could MD have VH hung VVN that DT June NP morning NN in IN a DT balloon NN in IN the DT blazing VVG blue NN above IN London NP every DT northward RB and CC eastward RB road NN running VVG out RP of IN the DT tangled JJ maze NN of IN streets NNS would MD have VH seemed VVD stippled VVN black JJ with IN the DT streaming VVG fugitives NNS , , each DT dot VVP a DT human JJ agony NN of IN terror NN and CC physical JJ distress NN . SENT I PP have VHP set VVN forth RB at IN length NN in IN the DT last JJ chapter NN my PP$ brother's NNS account VVP of IN the DT road NN through IN Chipping VVG Barnet NP , , in IN order NN that IN my PP$ readers NNS may MD realise VV how WRB that DT swarming VVG of IN black JJ dots NNS appeared VVD to TO one CD of IN those DT concerned JJ . SENT Never RB before RB in IN the DT history NN of IN the DT world NN had VHD such PDT a DT mass NN of IN human JJ beings NNS moved VVD and CC suffered VVD together RB . SENT The DT legendary JJ hosts NNS of IN Goths NNS and CC Huns NNS , , the DT hugest JJS armies NNS Asia NN has VHZ ever RB seen VVN , , would MD have VH been VBN but CC a DT drop NN in IN that DT current JJ . SENT And CC this DT was VBD no DT disciplined JJ march NN . SENT it PP was VBD a DT stampede NN a DT stampede NN gigantic JJ and CC terrible JJ without IN order NN and CC without IN a DT goal NN , , six CD million CD people NNS unarmed VVN and CC unprovisioned VVN , , driving VVG headlong RB . SENT It PP was VBD the DT beginning NN of IN the DT rout NN of IN civilisation NN , , of IN the DT massacre NN of IN mankind NN . SENT Directly RB below IN him PP the DT balloonist NN would MD have VH seen VVN the DT network NN of IN streets NNS far RB and CC wide RB , , houses NNS , , churches NNS , , squares NNS , , crescents NNS , , gardens NNS already RB derelict JJ spread NN out IN like IN a DT huge JJ map NN , , and CC in IN the DT southward NN blotted VVD . SENT Over IN Ealing NP , , Richmond NP , , Wimbledon NP , , it PP would MD have VH seemed VVN as RB if IN some DT monstrous JJ pen NN had VHD flung VVN ink NN upon IN the DT chart NN . SENT Steadily RB , , incessantly RB , , each DT black JJ splash NN grew VVD and CC spread VVD , , shooting VVG out RP ramifications NNS this DT way NN and CC that IN , , now RB banking VVG itself PP against IN rising VVG ground NN , , now RB pouring VVG swiftly RB over IN a DT crest NN into IN a DT new JJ found VVN valley NN , , exactly RB as IN a DT gout NN of IN ink NN would MD spread VV itself PP upon IN blotting VVG paper NN . SENT And CC beyond IN , , over IN the DT blue JJ hills NNS that WDT rise VVP southward RB of IN the DT river NN , , the DT glittering VVG Martians NNS went VVD to TO and CC fro RB , , calmly RB and CC methodically RB spreading VVG their PP$ poison NN cloud NN over IN this DT patch NN of IN country NN and CC then RB over IN that DT , , laying VVG it PP again RB with IN their PP$ steam NN jets NNS when WRB it PP had VHD served VVN its PP$ purpose NN , , and CC taking VVG possession NN of IN the DT conquered VVN country NN . SENT They PP do VVP not RB seem VV to TO have VH aimed VVN at IN extermination NN so RB much RB as RB at IN complete JJ demoralisation NN and CC the DT destruction NN of IN any DT opposition NN . SENT They PP exploded VVD any DT stores NNS of IN powder NN they PP came VVD upon RP , , cut VV every DT telegraph NN , , and CC wrecked VVD the DT railways NNS here RB and CC there RB . SENT They PP were VBD hamstringing VVG mankind NN . SENT They PP seemed VVD in IN no DT hurry NN to TO extend VV the DT field NN of IN their PP$ operations NNS , , and CC did VVD not RB come VV beyond IN the DT central JJ part NN of IN London NP all RB that IN day NN . SENT It PP is VBZ possible JJ that IN a DT very RB considerable JJ number NN of IN people NNS in IN London NP stuck VVD to TO their PP$ houses NNS through IN Monday NP morning NN . SENT Certain JJ it PP is VBZ that DT many JJ died VVN at IN home NN suffocated VVN by IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP . SENT Until IN about IN midday NN the DT Pool NN of IN London NP was VBD an DT astonishing JJ scene NN . SENT Steamboats NNS and CC shipping VVG of IN all DT sorts NNS lay VVD there EX , , tempted VVN by IN the DT enormous JJ sums NNS of IN money NN offered VVN by IN fugitives NNS , , and CC it PP is VBZ said VVN that IN many JJ who WP swam VVD out RP to TO these DT vessels NNS were VBD thrust VVN off RP with IN boathooks NNS and CC drowned VVN . SENT About IN one CD o'clock RB in IN the DT afternoon NN the DT thinning VVG remnant NN of IN a DT cloud NN of IN the DT black JJ vapour NN appeared VVD between IN the DT arches VVZ of IN Blackfriars NP Bridge NP . SENT At IN that IN the DT Pool NN became VVD a DT scene NN of IN mad JJ confusion NN , , fighting VVG , , and CC collision NN , , and CC for IN some DT time NN a DT multitude NN of IN boats NNS and CC barges NNS jammed VVN in IN the DT northern JJ arch NN of IN the DT Tower NP Bridge NP , , and CC the DT sailors NNS and CC lightermen NNS had VHD to TO fight VV savagely RB against IN the DT people NNS who WP swarmed VVD upon IN them PP from IN the DT riverfront NN . SENT People NNS were VBD actually RB clambering VVG down RP the DT piers NNS of IN the DT bridge NN from IN above RB . SENT When WRB , , an DT hour NN later RBR , , a DT Martian NN appeared VVD beyond IN the DT Clock NP Tower NP and CC waded VVD down RP the DT river NN , , nothing NN but CC wreckage NN floated VVN above IN Limehouse NP . SENT Of IN the DT falling VVG of IN the DT fifth JJ cylinder NN I PP have VHP presently RB to TO tell VV . SENT The DT sixth JJ star NN fell VVD at IN Wimbledon NP . SENT My PP$ brother NN , , keeping VVG watch NN beside IN the DT women NNS in IN the DT chaise NN in IN a DT meadow NN , , saw VVD the DT green JJ flash NN of IN it PP far RB beyond IN the DT hills NNS . SENT On IN Tuesday NP the DT little JJ party NN , , still RB set VVN upon IN getting VVG across IN the DT sea NN , , made VVD its PP$ way NN through IN the DT swarming VVG country NN towards IN Colchester NP . SENT The DT news NN that IN the DT Martians NNS were VBD now RB in IN possession NN of IN the DT whole NN of IN London NP was VBD confirmed VVN . SENT They PP had VHD been VBN seen VVN at IN Highgate NP , , and CC even RB , , it PP was VBD said VVN , , at IN Neasden NP . SENT But CC they PP did VVD not RB come VV into IN my PP$ brother's NNS view VVP until IN the DT morrow NN . SENT That DT day NN the DT scattered JJ multitudes NNS began VVD to TO realise VV the DT urgent JJ need NN of IN provisions NNS . SENT As IN they PP grew VVD hungry JJ the DT rights NNS of IN property NN ceased VVN to TO be VB regarded VVN . SENT Farmers NNS were VBD out RP to TO defend VV their PP$ cattle NNS sheds NNS , , granaries NNS , , and CC ripening VVG root NN crops NNS with IN arms NNS in IN their PP$ hands NNS . SENT A DT number NN of IN people NNS now RB , , like IN my PP$ brother NN , , had VHD their PP$ faces NNS eastward RB , , and CC there EX were VBD some DT desperate JJ souls NNS even RB going VVG back RB towards IN London NP to TO get VV food NN . SENT These DT were VBD chiefly RB people NNS from IN the DT northern JJ suburbs NNS , , whose WP$ knowledge NN of IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP came VVD by IN hearsay NN . SENT He PP heard VVD that IN about IN half PDT the DT members NNS of IN the DT government NN had VHD gathered VVN at IN Birmingham NP , , and CC that IN enormous JJ quantities NNS of IN high JJ explosives NNS were VBD being VBG prepared VVN to TO be VB used VVN in IN automatic JJ mines NNS across IN the DT Midland NP counties NNS . SENT He PP was VBD also RB told VVN that IN the DT Midland NP Railway NP Company NP had VHD replaced VVN the DT desertions NNS of IN the DT first JJ day's NN panic NN , , had VHD resumed VVN traffic NN , , and CC was VBD running VVG northward RB trains NNS from IN St NP . SENT Albans NP to TO relieve VV the DT congestion NN of IN the DT home NN counties NNS . SENT There EX was VBD also RB a DT placard NN in IN Chipping VVG Ongar NP announcing VVG that IN large JJ stores NNS of IN flour NN were VBD available JJ in IN the DT northern JJ towns NNS and CC that IN within IN twenty CD four CD hours NNS bread NN would MD be VB distributed VVN among IN the DT starving VVG people NNS in IN the DT neighbourhood NN . SENT But CC this DT intelligence NN did VVD not RB deter VV him PP from IN the DT plan NN of IN escape NN he PP had VHD formed VVN , , and CC the DT three CD pressed VVN eastward RB all DT day NN , , and CC heard VVD no RB more JJR of IN the DT bread NN distribution NN than IN this DT promise NN . SENT Nor CC , , as IN a DT matter NN of IN fact NN , , did VVD anyone NN else RB hear VVP more JJR of IN it PP . SENT That DT night NN fell VVD the DT seventh JJ star NN , , falling VVG upon IN Primrose NP Hill NP . SENT It PP fell VVD while IN Miss NP Elphinstone NP was VBD watching VVG , , for IN she PP took VVD that DT duty NN alternately RB with IN my PP$ brother NN . SENT She PP saw VVD it PP . SENT On IN Wednesday NP the DT three CD fugitives NNS they PP had VHD passed VVN the DT night NN in IN a DT field NN of IN unripe JJ wheat NN reached VVN Chelmsford NP , , and CC there RB a DT body NN of IN the DT inhabitants NNS , , calling VVG itself PP the DT Committee NP of IN Public NP Supply NP , , seized VVD the DT pony NN as IN provisions NNS , , and CC would MD give VV nothing NN in IN exchange NN for IN it PP but CC the DT promise NN of IN a DT share NN in IN it PP the DT next JJ day NN . SENT Here RB there EX were VBD rumours NNS of IN Martians NNS at IN Epping NP , , and CC news NN of IN the DT destruction NN of IN Waltham NP Abbey NP Powder NP Mills NP in IN a DT vain JJ attempt NN to TO blow VV up RP one CD of IN the DT invaders NNS . SENT People NNS were VBD watching VVG for IN Martians NNS here RB from IN the DT church NN towers NNS . SENT My PP$ brother NN , , very RB luckily RB for IN him PP as IN it PP chanced VVD , , preferred VVG to TO push VV on RP at IN once RB to TO the DT coast NN rather RB than IN wait NN for IN food NN , , although IN all DT three CD of IN them PP were VBD very RB hungry JJ . SENT By IN midday NN they PP passed VVD through IN Tillingham NP , , which WDT , , strangely RB enough RB , , seemed VVD to TO be VB quite RB silent JJ and CC deserted VVN , , save VV for IN a DT few JJ furtive JJ plunderers NNS hunting NN for IN food NN . SENT Near IN Tillingham NP they PP suddenly RB came VVD in IN sight NN of IN the DT sea NN , , and CC the DT most RBS amazing JJ crowd NN of IN shipping VVG of IN all DT sorts NNS that IN it PP is VBZ possible JJ to TO imagine VV . SENT For IN after IN the DT sailors NNS could MD no RB longer RB come VV up RP the DT Thames NP , , they PP came VVD on IN to TO the DT Essex NP coast NN , , to TO Harwich NP and CC Walton NP and CC Clacton NP , , and CC afterwards RB to TO Foulness NN and CC Shoebury NP , , to TO bring VV off RP the DT people NNS . SENT They PP lay VVD in IN a DT huge JJ sickle NN shaped JJ curve NN that WDT vanished VVD into IN mist NN at IN last JJ towards IN the DT Naze NP . SENT Close NN inshore RB was VBD a DT multitude NN of IN fishing NN smacks VVZ English JJ , , Scotch JJ , , French JJ , , Dutch JJ , , and CC Swedish NP . SENT steam NN launches NNS from IN the DT Thames NP , , yachts NNS , , electric JJ boats NNS . SENT and CC beyond IN were VBD ships NNS of IN large JJ burden NN , , a DT multitude NN of IN filthy JJ colliers NNS , , trim JJ merchantmen NNS , , cattle NNS ships NNS , , passenger NN boats NNS , , petroleum NN tanks NNS , , ocean NN tramps NNS , , an DT old JJ white JJ transport NN even RB , , neat JJ white JJ and CC grey JJ liners NNS from IN Southampton NP and CC Hamburg NP . SENT and CC along IN the DT blue JJ coast NN across IN the DT Blackwater NP my PP$ brother NN could MD make VV out RP dimly RB a DT dense JJ swarm NN of IN boats NNS chaffering VVG with IN the DT people NNS on IN the DT beach NN , , a DT swarm NN which WDT also RB extended VVD up RP the DT Blackwater NP almost RB to TO Maldon NP . SENT About IN a DT couple NN of IN miles NNS out RB lay VVD an DT ironclad JJ , , very RB low JJ in IN the DT water NN , , almost RB , , to TO my PP$ brother's NNS perception NN , , like IN a DT water NN logged VVD ship NN . SENT This DT was VBD the DT ram NN Thunder NP Child NP . SENT It PP was VBD the DT only JJ warship NN in IN sight NN , , but CC far RB away RB to TO the DT right NN over IN the DT smooth JJ surface NN of IN the DT sea NN for IN that DT day NN there EX was VBD a DT dead JJ calm NN lay VVD a DT serpent NN of IN black JJ smoke NN to TO mark VV the DT next JJ ironclads NNS of IN the DT Channel NP Fleet NP , , which WDT hovered VVD in IN an DT extended JJ line NN , , steam NN up RB and CC ready RB for IN action NN , , across IN the DT Thames NP estuary NN during IN the DT course NN of IN the DT Martian JJ conquest NN , , vigilant JJ and CC yet RB powerless JJ to TO prevent VV it PP . SENT At IN the DT sight NN of IN the DT sea NN , , Mrs NN . SENT Elphinstone NP , , in IN spite NN of IN the DT assurances NNS of IN her PP$ sister NN in IN law NN , , gave VVD way NN to TO panic VV . SENT She PP had VHD never RB been VBN out RB of IN England NP before RB , , she PP would MD rather RB die VV than IN trust VV herself PP friendless JJ in IN a DT foreign JJ country NN , , and CC so RB forth RB . SENT She PP seemed VVD , , poor JJ woman NN , , to TO imagine VV that IN the DT French JJ and CC the DT Martians NNS might MD prove VV very RB similar JJ . SENT She PP had VHD been VBN growing VVG increasingly RB hysterical JJ , , fearful JJ , , and CC depressed VVN during IN the DT two CD days NNS journeyings NNS . SENT Her PP$ great JJ idea NN was VBD to TO return VV to TO Stanmore NP . SENT Things NNS had VHD been VBN always RB well RB and CC safe JJ at IN Stanmore NP . SENT They PP would MD find VV George NP at IN Stanmore NP . SENT It PP was VBD with IN the DT greatest JJS difficulty NN they PP could MD get VV her PP down RP to TO the DT beach NN , , where WRB presently RB my PP$ brother NN succeeded VVN in IN attracting VVG the DT attention NN of IN some DT men NNS on IN a DT paddle NN steamer NN from IN the DT Thames NP . SENT They PP sent VVD a DT boat NN and CC drove VVD a DT bargain NN for IN thirty CD six CD pounds NNS for IN the DT three CD . SENT The DT steamer NN was VBD going VVG , , these DT men NNS said VVD , , to TO Ostend NP . SENT It PP was VBD about RB two CD o'clock RB when WRB my PP$ brother NN , , having VHG paid VVN their PP$ fares NNS at IN the DT gangway NN , , found VVD himself PP safely RB aboard IN the DT steamboat NN with IN his PP$ charges NNS . SENT There EX was VBD food NN aboard RB , , albeit IN at IN exorbitant JJ prices NNS , , and CC the DT three CD of IN them PP contrived JJ to TO eat VV a DT meal NN on IN one CD of IN the DT seats NNS forward RB . SENT There EX were VBD already RB a DT couple NN of IN score NN of IN passengers NNS aboard RB , , some DT of IN whom WP had VHD expended VVN their PP$ last JJ money NN in IN securing VVG a DT passage NN , , but CC the DT captain NN lay VVD off RP the DT Blackwater NP until IN five CD in IN the DT afternoon NN , , picking VVG up RP passengers NNS until IN the DT seated VVN decks NNS were VBD even RB dangerously RB crowded VVN . SENT He PP would MD probably RB have VH remained VVN longer JJR had VHD it PP not RB been VBN for IN the DT sound NN of IN guns NNS that WDT began VVD about IN that DT hour NN in IN the DT south NN . SENT As RB if IN in IN answer NN , , the DT ironclad JJ seaward RB fired VVN a DT small JJ gun NN and CC hoisted VVN a DT string NN of IN flags NNS . SENT A DT jet NN of IN smoke NN sprang VVD out RP of IN her PP$ funnels NNS . SENT Some DT of IN the DT passengers NNS were VBD of IN opinion NN that IN this DT firing NN came VVD from IN Shoeburyness NP , , until IN it PP was VBD noticed VVN that IN it PP was VBD growing VVG louder RBR . SENT At IN the DT same JJ time NN , , far RB away RB in IN the DT southeast NN the DT masts NNS and CC upperworks NNS of IN three CD ironclads NNS rose VVD one CD after IN the DT other JJ out RP of IN the DT sea NN , , beneath IN clouds NNS of IN black JJ smoke NN . SENT But CC my PP$ brother's NNS attention NN speedily RB reverted VVN to TO the DT distant JJ firing NN in IN the DT south NN . SENT He PP fancied VVD he PP saw VVD a DT column NN of IN smoke NN rising VVG out RP of IN the DT distant JJ grey NN haze NN . SENT The DT little JJ steamer NN was VBD already RB flapping VVG her PP$ way NN eastward RB of IN the DT big JJ crescent NN of IN shipping NN , , and CC the DT low JJ Essex NP coast NN was VBD growing VVG blue JJ and CC hazy JJ , , when WRB a DT Martian NN appeared VVD , , small JJ and CC faint JJ in IN the DT remote JJ distance NN , , advancing VVG along IN the DT muddy JJ coast NN from IN the DT direction NN of IN Foulness NN . SENT At IN that IN the DT captain NN on IN the DT bridge NN swore VVD at IN the DT top NN of IN his PP$ voice NN with IN fear NN and CC anger NN at IN his PP$ own JJ delay NN , , and CC the DT paddles NNS seemed VVD infected JJ with IN his PP$ terror NN . SENT Every DT soul NN aboard RB stood VVD at IN the DT bulwarks NNS or CC on IN the DT seats NNS of IN the DT steamer NN and CC stared VVD at IN that DT distant JJ shape NN , , higher JJR than IN the DT trees NNS or CC church NN towers NNS inland RB , , and CC advancing VVG with IN a DT leisurely JJ parody NN of IN a DT human JJ stride NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT first JJ Martian NN my PP$ brother NN had VHD seen VVN , , and CC he PP stood VVD , , more RBR amazed VVN than IN terrified VVN , , watching VVG this DT Titan NN advancing VVG deliberately RB towards IN the DT shipping NN , , wading VVG farther RBR and CC farther RBR into IN the DT water NN as IN the DT coast NN fell VVD away RB . SENT Then RB , , far RB away RB beyond IN the DT Crouch NP , , came VVD another DT , , striding VVG over IN some DT stunted VVN trees NNS , , and CC then RB yet RB another DT , , still RB farther RBR off RB , , wading VVG deeply RB through IN a DT shiny JJ mudflat NN that WDT seemed VVD to TO hang VV halfway RB up RB between IN sea NN and CC sky NN . SENT They PP were VBD all RB stalking VVG seaward RB , , as IN if IN to TO intercept NN the DT escape NN of IN the DT multitudinous JJ vessels NNS that WDT were VBD crowded VVN between IN Foulness NN and CC the DT Naze NP . SENT In IN spite NN of IN the DT throbbing VVG exertions NNS of IN the DT engines NNS of IN the DT little JJ paddle NN boat NN , , and CC the DT pouring VVG foam NN that IN her PP$ wheels NNS flung VVD behind IN her PP , , she PP receded VVD with IN terrifying JJ slowness NN from IN this DT ominous JJ advance NN . SENT Glancing VVG northwestward RB , , my PP$ brother NN saw VVD the DT large JJ crescent NN of IN shipping VVG already RB writhing VVG with IN the DT approaching VVG terror NN . SENT one CD ship NN passing VVG behind IN another DT , , another DT coming JJ round NN from IN broadside NN to TO end VV on IN , , steamships NNS whistling VVG and CC giving VVG off RP volumes NNS of IN steam NN , , sails NNS being VBG let VVN out RP , , launches VVZ rushing VVG hither RB and CC thither RB . SENT He PP was VBD so RB fascinated VVN by IN this DT and CC by IN the DT creeping VVG danger NN away RB to TO the DT left NN that IN he PP had VHD no DT eyes NNS for IN anything NN seaward RB . SENT And CC then RB a DT swift JJ movement NN of IN the DT steamboat NN she PP had VHD suddenly RB come VVN round NN to TO avoid VV being VBG run VVN down RB flung VVD him PP headlong RB from IN the DT seat NN upon IN which WDT he PP was VBD standing VVG . SENT There EX was VBD a DT shouting VVG all RB about IN him PP , , a DT trampling VVG of IN feet NNS , , and CC a DT cheer NN that WDT seemed VVD to TO be VB answered VVN faintly RB . SENT The DT steamboat NN lurched VVD and CC rolled VVD him PP over RP upon IN his PP$ hands NNS . SENT He PP sprang VVD to TO his PP$ feet NNS and CC saw VVD to TO starboard NN , , and CC not RB a DT hundred CD yards NNS from IN their PP$ heeling VVG , , pitching VVG boat NN , , a DT vast JJ iron NN bulk NN like IN the DT blade NN of IN a DT plough NN tearing VVG through IN the DT water NN , , tossing VVG it PP on IN either DT side NN in IN huge JJ waves NNS of IN foam NN that WDT leaped VVD towards IN the DT steamer NN , , flinging VVG her PP$ paddles NNS helplessly RB in IN the DT air NN , , and CC then RB sucking VVG her PP$ deck NN down RB almost RB to TO the DT waterline NN . SENT A DT douche NN of IN spray NN blinded VVD my PP$ brother NN for IN a DT moment NN . SENT When WRB his PP$ eyes NNS were VBD clear JJ again RB he PP saw VVD the DT monster NN had VHD passed VVN and CC was VBD rushing VVG landward RB . SENT Big JJ iron NN upperworks NNS rose VVD out RP of IN this DT headlong RB structure NN , , and CC from IN that DT twin JJ funnels NNS projected VVD and CC spat VVD a DT smoking NN blast NN shot VVN with IN fire NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT torpedo NN ram NN , , Thunder NP Child NP , , steaming VVG headlong RB , , coming VVG to TO the DT rescue NN of IN the DT threatened VVN shipping NN . SENT Keeping VVG his PP$ footing NN on IN the DT heaving VVG deck NN by IN clutching VVG the DT bulwarks NNS , , my PP$ brother NN looked VVD past IN this DT charging VVG leviathan NN at IN the DT Martians NNS again RB , , and CC he PP saw VVD the DT three CD of IN them PP now RB close VV together RB , , and CC standing VVG so RB far RB out RB to TO sea NN that IN their PP$ tripod NN supports NNS were VBD almost RB entirely RB submerged VVN . SENT Thus RB sunken JJ , , and CC seen VVN in IN remote JJ perspective NN , , they PP appeared VVD far RB less RBR formidable JJ than IN the DT huge JJ iron NN bulk NN in IN whose WP$ wake NN the DT steamer NN was VBD pitching VVG so RB helplessly RB . SENT It PP would MD seem VV they PP were VBD regarding VVG this DT new JJ antagonist NN with IN astonishment NN . SENT To TO their PP$ intelligence NN , , it PP may MD be VB , , the DT giant NN was VBD even RB such JJ another DT as IN themselves PP . SENT The DT Thunder NP Child NP fired VVD no DT gun NN , , but CC simply RB drove VVD full JJ speed NN towards IN them PP . SENT It PP was VBD probably RB her PP$ not RB firing NN that WDT enabled VVD her PP to TO get VV so RB near IN the DT enemy NN as IN she PP did VVD . SENT They PP did VVD not RB know VV what WP to TO make VV of IN her PP . SENT One CD shell NN , , and CC they PP would MD have VH sent VVN her PP to TO the DT bottom NN forthwith RB with IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP . SENT She PP was VBD steaming VVG at IN such PDT a DT pace NN that IN in IN a DT minute NN she PP seemed VVD halfway RB between IN the DT steamboat NN and CC the DT Martians NNS a DT diminishing VVG black JJ bulk NN against IN the DT receding VVG horizontal JJ expanse NN of IN the DT Essex NP coast NN . SENT Suddenly RB the DT foremost JJ Martian NN lowered VVD his PP$ tube NN and CC discharged VVN a DT canister NN of IN the DT black JJ gas NN at IN the DT ironclad JJ . SENT It PP hit VVD her PP$ larboard JJ side NN and CC glanced VVD off RP in IN an DT inky JJ jet NN that WDT rolled VVD away RB to TO seaward RB , , an DT unfolding VVG torrent NN of IN Black NP Smoke NP , , from IN which WDT the DT ironclad JJ drove VVD clear JJ . SENT To TO the DT watchers NNS from IN the DT steamer NN , , low JJ in IN the DT water NN and CC with IN the DT sun NN in IN their PP$ eyes NNS , , it PP seemed VVD as RB though IN she PP were VBD already RB among IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT They PP saw VVD the DT gaunt JJ figures NNS separating VVG and CC rising VVG out RP of IN the DT water NN as IN they PP retreated VVD shoreward RB , , and CC one CD of IN them PP raised VVD the DT camera NN like IN generator NN of IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP . SENT He PP held VVD it PP pointing VVG obliquely RB downward JJ , , and CC a DT bank NN of IN steam NN sprang VVD from IN the DT water NN at IN its PP$ touch NN . SENT It PP must MD have VH driven VVN through IN the DT iron NN of IN the DT ship's JJ side NN like IN a DT white JJ hot JJ iron NN rod NN through IN paper NN . SENT A DT flicker NN of IN flame NN went VVD up RP through IN the DT rising VVG steam NN , , and CC then RB the DT Martian NN reeled VVD and CC staggered VVD . SENT In IN another DT moment NN he PP was VBD cut VVN down RP , , and CC a DT great JJ body NN of IN water NN and CC steam NN shot NN high JJ in IN the DT air NN . SENT The DT guns NNS of IN the DT Thunder NP Child NP sounded VVD through IN the DT reek VV , , going VVG off IN one CD after IN the DT other JJ , , and CC one CD shot NN splashed VVD the DT water NN high JJ close NN by IN the DT steamer NN , , ricocheted VVN towards IN the DT other JJ flying VVG ships NNS to TO the DT north NN , , and CC smashed VVD a DT smack RB to TO matchwood NN . SENT But CC no DT one NN heeded VVD that IN very RB much JJ . SENT At IN the DT sight NN of IN the DT Martian's NP collapse NN the DT captain NN on IN the DT bridge NN yelled VVD inarticulately RB , , and CC all PDT the DT crowding VVG passengers NNS on IN the DT steamer's NNS stern JJ shouted VVD together RB . SENT And CC then RB they PP yelled VVD again RB . SENT For IN , , surging VVG out RP beyond IN the DT white JJ tumult NN , , drove VVD something NN long JJ and CC black JJ , , the DT flames NNS streaming VVG from IN its PP$ middle JJ parts NNS , , its PP$ ventilators NNS and CC funnels NNS spouting VVG fire NN . SENT She PP was VBD alive JJ still RB . SENT the DT steering NN gear NN , , it PP seems VVZ , , was VBD intact JJ and CC her PP$ engines NNS working VVG . SENT She PP headed VVD straight RB for IN a DT second JJ Martian NN , , and CC was VBD within IN a DT hundred CD yards NNS of IN him PP when WRB the DT Heat NP Ray NP came VVD to TO bear VV . SENT Then RB with IN a DT violent JJ thud NN , , a DT blinding NN flash NN , , her PP$ decks NNS , , her PP funnels VVZ , , leaped VVD upward RB . SENT The DT Martian NN staggered VVD with IN the DT violence NN of IN her PP$ explosion NN , , and CC in IN another DT moment NN the DT flaming JJ wreckage NN , , still RB driving VVG forward RB with IN the DT impetus NN of IN its PP$ pace NN , , had VHD struck VVN him PP and CC crumpled VVD him PP up RP like IN a DT thing NN of IN cardboard NN . SENT My PP$ brother NN shouted VVD involuntarily RB . SENT A DT boiling VVG tumult NN of IN steam NN hid VVD everything NN again RB . SENT Two CD . SENT yelled VVD the DT captain NN . SENT Everyone NN was VBD shouting VVG . SENT The DT whole JJ steamer NN from IN end NN to TO end NN rang VVD with IN frantic JJ cheering VVG that DT was VBD taken VVN up RB first JJ by IN one CD and CC then RB by IN all DT in IN the DT crowding VVG multitude NN of IN ships NNS and CC boats NNS that WDT was VBD driving VVG out RP to TO sea NN . SENT The DT steam NN hung VVD upon IN the DT water NN for IN many JJ minutes NNS , , hiding VVG the DT third JJ Martian NN and CC the DT coast NN altogether RB . SENT And CC all PDT this DT time NN the DT boat NN was VBD paddling VVG steadily RB out RB to TO sea NN and CC away RB from IN the DT fight NN . SENT and CC when WRB at IN last JJ the DT confusion NN cleared VVD , , the DT drifting VVG bank NN of IN black JJ vapour NN intervened VVD , , and CC nothing NN of IN the DT Thunder NP Child NN could MD be VB made VVN out RP , , nor CC could MD the DT third JJ Martian NN be VB seen VVN . SENT But CC the DT ironclads NNS to TO seaward JJ were VBD now RB quite RB close JJ and CC standing VVG in IN towards IN shore NN past IN the DT steamboat NN . SENT The DT little JJ vessel NN continued VVD to TO beat VV its PP$ way NN seaward RB , , and CC the DT ironclads NNS receded VVD slowly RB towards IN the DT coast NN , , which WDT was VBD hidden VVN still RB by IN a DT marbled JJ bank NN of IN vapour NN , , part NN steam NN , , part NN black JJ gas NN , , eddying VVG and CC combining VVG in IN the DT strangest JJS way NN . SENT The DT fleet NN of IN refugees NNS was VBD scattering VVG to TO the DT northeast NN . SENT several JJ smacks NNS were VBD sailing VVG between IN the DT ironclads NNS and CC the DT steamboat NN . SENT After IN a DT time NN , , and CC before IN they PP reached VVD the DT sinking VVG cloud NN bank NN , , the DT warships NNS turned VVD northward RB , , and CC then RB abruptly RB went VVD about RB and CC passed VVN into IN the DT thickening VVG haze NN of IN evening NN southward NN . SENT The DT coast NN grew VVD faint JJ , , and CC at IN last JJ indistinguishable JJ amid IN the DT low JJ banks NNS of IN clouds NNS that WDT were VBD gathering VVG about IN the DT sinking VVG sun NN . SENT Then RB suddenly RB out RB of IN the DT golden JJ haze NN of IN the DT sunset NN came VVD the DT vibration NN of IN guns NNS , , and CC a DT form NN of IN black JJ shadows NNS moving VVG . SENT Everyone NN struggled VVD to TO the DT rail NN of IN the DT steamer NN and CC peered VVD into IN the DT blinding VVG furnace NN of IN the DT west NN , , but CC nothing NN was VBD to TO be VB distinguished VVN clearly RB . SENT A DT mass NN of IN smoke NN rose VVD slanting JJ and CC barred VVN the DT face NN of IN the DT sun NN . SENT The DT steamboat NN throbbed VVN on IN its PP$ way NN through IN an DT interminable JJ suspense NN . SENT The DT sun NN sank VVD into IN grey JJ clouds NNS , , the DT sky NN flushed VVD and CC darkened VVD , , the DT evening NN star NN trembled VVN into IN sight NN . SENT It PP was VBD deep JJ twilight NN when WRB the DT captain NN cried VVD out RP and CC pointed VVN . SENT My PP$ brother NN strained VVN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT Something NN rushed VVD up RP into IN the DT sky NN out RP of IN the DT greyness NN rushed VVD slantingly RB upward RB and CC very RB swiftly RB into IN the DT luminous JJ clearness NN above IN the DT clouds NNS in IN the DT western JJ sky NN . SENT something NN flat JJ and CC broad JJ , , and CC very RB large JJ , , that WDT swept VVD round NN in IN a DT vast JJ curve NN , , grew VVD smaller JJR , , sank VVD slowly RB , , and CC vanished VVD again RB into IN the DT grey JJ mystery NN of IN the DT night NN . SENT And CC as IN it PP flew VVD it PP rained VVD down RP darkness NN upon IN the DT land NN . SENT BOOK NN TWO CD THE DT EARTH NN UNDER IN THE DT MARTIANS NNS CHAPTER NN ONE CD UNDER IN FOOT NN In IN the DT first JJ book NN I PP have VHP wandered VVN so RB much RB from IN my PP$ own JJ adventures NNS to TO tell VV of IN the DT experiences NNS of IN my PP$ brother NN that IN all DT through IN the DT last JJ two CD chapters NNS I PP and CC the DT curate NN have VHP been VBN lurking VVG in IN the DT empty JJ house NN at IN Halliford NP whither IN we PP fled VVD to TO escape VV the DT Black NP Smoke NP . SENT There RB I PP will MD resume VV . SENT We PP stopped VVD there RB all DT Sunday NP night NN and CC all PDT the DT next JJ day NN the DT day NN of IN the DT panic NN in IN a DT little JJ island NN of IN daylight NN , , cut VVD off RP by IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP from IN the DT rest NN of IN the DT world NN . SENT We PP could MD do VV nothing NN but CC wait VV in IN aching VVG inactivity NN during IN those DT two CD weary JJ days NNS . SENT My PP$ mind NN was VBD occupied VVN by IN anxiety NN for IN my PP$ wife NN . SENT I PP figured VVD her PP at IN Leatherhead NP , , terrified VVN , , in IN danger NN , , mourning VVG me PP already RB as IN a DT dead JJ man NN . SENT I PP paced VVD the DT rooms NNS and CC cried VVD aloud RB when WRB I PP thought VVD of IN how WRB I PP was VBD cut VVN off RP from IN her PP , , of IN all DT that WDT might MD happen VV to TO her PP in IN my PP$ absence NN . SENT My PP$ cousin NN I PP knew VVD was VBD brave JJ enough RB for IN any DT emergency NN , , but CC he PP was VBD not RB the DT sort NN of IN man NN to TO realise VV danger NN quickly RB , , to TO rise VV promptly RB . SENT What WP was VBD needed VVN now RB was VBD not RB bravery NN , , but CC circumspection NN . SENT My PP$ only JJ consolation NN was VBD to TO believe VV that IN the DT Martians NNS were VBD moving VVG London NP ward NN and CC away RB from IN her PP . SENT Such JJ vague JJ anxieties NNS keep VVP the DT mind NN sensitive JJ and CC painful JJ . SENT I PP grew VVD very RB weary JJ and CC irritable JJ with IN the DT curate's JJ perpetual JJ ejaculations NNS . SENT I PP tired JJ of IN the DT sight NN of IN his PP$ selfish JJ despair NN . SENT After IN some DT ineffectual JJ remonstrance NN I PP kept VVD away RB from IN him PP , , staying VVG in IN a DT room NN evidently RB a DT children's JJ schoolroom NN containing VVG globes NNS , , forms NNS , , and CC copybooks NNS . SENT When WRB he PP followed VVD me PP thither RB , , I PP went VVD to TO a DT box NN room NN at IN the DT top NN of IN the DT house NN and CC , , in IN order NN to TO be VB alone RB with IN my PP$ aching VVG miseries NNS , , locked VVD myself PP in RP . SENT We PP were VBD hopelessly RB hemmed VVN in IN by IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP all RB that IN day NN and CC the DT morning NN of IN the DT next JJ . SENT There EX were VBD signs NNS of IN people NNS in IN the DT next JJ house NN on IN Sunday NP evening NN a DT face NN at IN a DT window NN and CC moving VVG lights NNS , , and CC later RBR the DT slamming VVG of IN a DT door NN . SENT But CC I PP do VVP not RB know VV who WP these DT people NNS were VBD , , nor CC what WP became VVD of IN them PP . SENT We PP saw VVD nothing NN of IN them PP next JJ day NN . SENT The DT Black NP Smoke NP drifted VVD slowly RB riverward RB all RB through IN Monday NP morning NN , , creeping VVG nearer JJR and CC nearer JJR to TO us PP , , driving VVG at IN last JJ along IN the DT roadway NN outside IN the DT house NN that WDT hid VVD us PP . SENT A DT Martian NN came VVD across IN the DT fields NNS about IN midday NN , , laying VVG the DT stuff NN with IN a DT jet NN of IN superheated VVN steam NN that WDT hissed VVD against IN the DT walls NNS , , smashed VVN all PDT the DT windows NNS it PP touched VVD , , and CC scalded VVD the DT curate's JJ hand NN as IN he PP fled VVD out RP of IN the DT front JJ room NN . SENT When WRB at IN last JJ we PP crept VVD across IN the DT sodden JJ rooms NNS and CC looked VVD out RP again RB , , the DT country NN northward RB was VBD as RB though IN a DT black JJ snowstorm NN had VHD passed VVN over IN it PP . SENT Looking VVG towards IN the DT river NN , , we PP were VBD astonished VVN to TO see VV an DT unaccountable JJ redness NN mingling VVG with IN the DT black NN of IN the DT scorched VVN meadows NNS . SENT For IN a DT time NN we PP did VVD not RB see VV how WRB this DT change NN affected VVD our PP$ position NN , , save VV that IN we PP were VBD relieved VVN of IN our PP$ fear NN of IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP . SENT But CC later RBR I PP perceived VVN that IN we PP were VBD no DT longer RB hemmed VVN in IN , , that IN now RB we PP might MD get VV away RB . SENT So RB soon RB as IN I PP realised VVD that IN the DT way NN of IN escape NN was VBD open JJ , , my PP$ dream NN of IN action NN returned VVD . SENT But CC the DT curate NN was VBD lethargic JJ , , unreasonable JJ . SENT We PP are VBP safe JJ here RB , , he PP repeated VVD . SENT safe JJ here RB . SENT I PP resolved VVD to TO leave VV him PP would MD that IN I PP had VHD . SENT Wiser JJR now RB for IN the DT artilleryman's NNS teaching NN , , I PP sought VVD out RP food NN and CC drink NN . SENT I PP had VHD found VVN oil NN and CC rags NNS for IN my PP$ burns NNS , , and CC I PP also RB took VVD a DT hat NN and CC a DT flannel NN shirt NN that IN I PP found VVD in IN one CD of IN the DT bedrooms NNS . SENT When WRB it PP was VBD clear JJ to TO him PP that IN I PP meant VVD to TO go VV alone RB had VHD reconciled VVN myself PP to TO going VVG alone RB he PP suddenly RB roused VVD himself PP to TO come VV . SENT And CC all RB being VBG quiet JJ throughout IN the DT afternoon NN , , we PP started VVD about IN five CD o'clock RB , , as IN I PP should MD judge VV , , along IN the DT blackened VVN road NN to TO Sunbury NP . SENT In IN Sunbury NP , , and CC at IN intervals NNS along IN the DT road NN , , were VBD dead JJ bodies NNS lying VVG in IN contorted JJ attitudes NNS , , horses NNS as RB well RB as IN men NNS , , overturned VVD carts NNS and CC luggage NN , , all RB covered VVN thickly RB with IN black JJ dust NN . SENT That DT pall NN of IN cindery JJ powder NN made VVD me PP think VVP of IN what WP I PP had VHD read VVN of IN the DT destruction NN of IN Pompeii NP . SENT We PP got VVD to TO Hampton NP Court NP without IN misadventure NN , , our PP$ minds NNS full JJ of IN strange JJ and CC unfamiliar JJ appearances NNS , , and CC at IN Hampton NP Court NP our PP$ eyes NNS were VBD relieved VVN to TO find VV a DT patch NN of IN green NN that WDT had VHD escaped VVN the DT suffocating VVG drift NN . SENT We PP went VVD through IN Bushey NP Park NP , , with IN its PP$ deer NN going VVG to TO and CC fro RB under IN the DT chestnuts NNS , , and CC some DT men NNS and CC women NNS hurrying VVG in IN the DT distance NN towards IN Hampton NP , , and CC so RB we PP came VVD to TO Twickenham NP . SENT These DT were VBD the DT first JJ people NNS we PP saw VVD . SENT Away RB across IN the DT road NN the DT woods NNS beyond IN Ham NP and CC Petersham NN were VBD still RB afire RB . SENT Twickenham NP was VBD uninjured VVN by IN either DT Heat NP Ray NP or CC Black NP Smoke NP , , and CC there EX were VBD more JJR people NNS about IN here RB , , though IN none NN could MD give VV us PP news NN . SENT For IN the DT most JJS part NN they PP were VBD like IN ourselves PP , , taking VVG advantage NN of IN a DT lull NN to TO shift VV their PP$ quarters NNS . SENT I PP have VHP an DT impression NN that IN many JJ of IN the DT houses NNS here RB were VBD still RB occupied VVN by IN scared JJ inhabitants NNS , , too RB frightened VVN even RB for IN flight NN . SENT Here RB too RB the DT evidence NN of IN a DT hasty JJ rout NN was VBD abundant JJ along IN the DT road NN . SENT I PP remember VVP most RBS vividly RB three CD smashed VVN bicycles NNS in IN a DT heap NN , , pounded VVN into IN the DT road NN by IN the DT wheels NNS of IN subsequent JJ carts NNS . SENT We PP crossed VVD Richmond NP Bridge NP about IN half DT past JJ eight CD . SENT We PP hurried JJ across IN the DT exposed VVN bridge NN , , of IN course NN , , but CC I PP noticed VVD floating VVG down RP the DT stream NN a DT number NN of IN red JJ masses NNS , , some DT many JJ feet NNS across IN . SENT I PP did VVD not RB know VV what WP these DT were VBD there EX was VBD no DT time NN for IN scrutiny NN and CC I PP put VVD a DT more RBR horrible JJ interpretation NN on IN them PP than IN they PP deserved VVD . SENT Here RB again RB on IN the DT Surrey NP side NN were VBD black JJ dust NN that WDT had VHD once RB been VBN smoke NN , , and CC dead JJ bodies NNS a DT heap NN near IN the DT approach NN to TO the DT station NN . SENT but CC we PP had VHD no DT glimpse NN of IN the DT Martians NNS until IN we PP were VBD some DT way NN towards IN Barnes NP . SENT We PP saw VVD in IN the DT blackened VVN distance NN a DT group NN of IN three CD people NNS running VVG down RP a DT side NN street NN towards IN the DT river NN , , but CC otherwise RB it PP seemed VVD deserted VVN . SENT Up IN the DT hill NN Richmond NP town NN was VBD burning VVG briskly RB . SENT outside IN the DT town NN of IN Richmond NP there EX was VBD no RB trace VV of IN the DT Black NP Smoke NP . SENT Then RB suddenly RB , , as IN we PP approached VVD Kew NP , , came VVD a DT number NN of IN people NNS running VVG , , and CC the DT upperworks NNS of IN a DT Martian JJ fighting NN machine NN loomed VVN in IN sight NN over IN the DT housetops NNS , , not RB a DT hundred CD yards NNS away RB from IN us PP . SENT We PP stood VVD aghast JJ at IN our PP$ danger NN , , and CC had VHD the DT Martian NN looked VVD down RB we PP must MD immediately RB have VH perished VVN . SENT We PP were VBD so RB terrified VVN that IN we PP dared VVD not RB go VV on RP , , but CC turned VVD aside RB and CC hid VVD in IN a DT shed VVN in IN a DT garden NN . SENT There RB the DT curate NN crouched VVD , , weeping VVG silently RB , , and CC refusing VVG to TO stir VV again RB . SENT But CC my PP$ fixed JJ idea NN of IN reaching VVG Leatherhead NP would MD not RB let VV me PP rest NN , , and CC in IN the DT twilight NN I PP ventured VVD out RP again RB . SENT I PP went VVD through IN a DT shrubbery NN , , and CC along IN a DT passage NN beside IN a DT big JJ house NN standing NN in IN its PP$ own JJ grounds NNS , , and CC so RB emerged VVD upon IN the DT road NN towards IN Kew NP . SENT The DT curate NN I PP left VVD in IN the DT shed VVN , , but CC he PP came VVD hurrying VVG after IN me PP . SENT That DT second JJ start NN was VBD the DT most RBS foolhardy JJ thing NN I PP ever RB did VVD . SENT For IN it PP was VBD manifest JJ the DT Martians NNS were VBD about IN us PP . SENT No RB sooner RB had VHD the DT curate NN overtaken VVN me PP than IN we PP saw VVD either CC the DT fighting VVG machine NN we PP had VHD seen VVN before IN or CC another DT , , far RB away RB across IN the DT meadows NNS in IN the DT direction NN of IN Kew NP Lodge NP . SENT Four CD or CC five CD little JJ black JJ figures NNS hurried VVN before IN it PP across IN the DT green JJ grey NN of IN the DT field NN , , and CC in IN a DT moment NN it PP was VBD evident JJ this DT Martian NN pursued VVD them PP . SENT In IN three CD strides NNS he PP was VBD among IN them PP , , and CC they PP ran VVD radiating VVG from IN his PP$ feet NNS in IN all DT directions NNS . SENT He PP used VVD no DT Heat NP Ray NP to TO destroy VV them PP , , but CC picked VVD them PP up IN one CD by IN one CD . SENT Apparently RB he PP tossed VVD them PP into IN the DT great JJ metallic JJ carrier NN which WDT projected VVD behind IN him PP , , much RB as IN a DT workman's NN basket NN hangs VVZ over IN his PP$ shoulder NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT first JJ time NN I PP realised VVD that IN the DT Martians NNS might MD have VH any DT other JJ purpose NN than IN destruction NN with IN defeated VVN humanity NN . SENT We PP stood VVD for IN a DT moment NN petrified VVD , , then RB turned VVN and CC fled VVN through IN a DT gate NN behind IN us PP into IN a DT walled JJ garden NN , , fell VVD into IN , , rather RB than IN found VVN , , a DT fortunate JJ ditch NN , , and CC lay VVD there RB , , scarce JJ daring JJ to TO whisper NN to TO each DT other JJ until IN the DT stars NNS were VBD out RP . SENT I PP suppose VVP it PP was VBD nearly RB eleven NN o'clock RB before IN we PP gathered VVD courage NN to TO start VV again RB , , no DT longer RBR venturing VVG into IN the DT road NN , , but CC sneaking VVG along IN hedgerows NNS and CC through IN plantations NNS , , and CC watching VVG keenly RB through IN the DT darkness NN , , he PP on IN the DT right NN and CC I NN on IN the DT left NN , , for IN the DT Martians NNS , , who WP seemed VVD to TO be VB all DT about IN us PP . SENT In IN one CD place NN we PP blundered VVD upon IN a DT scorched VVN and CC blackened VVN area NN , , now RB cooling VVG and CC ashen JJ , , and CC a DT number NN of IN scattered JJ dead JJ bodies NNS of IN men NNS , , burned VVN horribly RB about IN the DT heads NNS and CC trunks NNS but CC with IN their PP$ legs NNS and CC boots NNS mostly RB intact JJ . SENT and CC of IN dead JJ horses NNS , , fifty CD feet NNS , , perhaps RB , , behind IN a DT line NN of IN four CD ripped VVN guns NNS and CC smashed VVN gun NN carriages NNS . SENT Sheen NP , , it PP seemed VVD , , had VHD escaped VVN destruction NN , , but CC the DT place NN was VBD silent JJ and CC deserted VVN . SENT Here RB we PP happened VVD on IN no DT dead JJ , , though IN the DT night NN was VBD too RB dark JJ for IN us PP to TO see VV into IN the DT side NN roads NNS of IN the DT place NN . SENT In IN Sheen NP my PP$ companion NN suddenly RB complained VVD of IN faintness NN and CC thirst NN , , and CC we PP decided VVD to TO try VV one CD of IN the DT houses NNS . SENT The DT first JJ house NN we PP entered VVD , , after IN a DT little JJ difficulty NN with IN the DT window NN , , was VBD a DT small JJ semi NN detached VVN villa NN , , and CC I PP found VVD nothing NN eatable JJ left VVN in IN the DT place NN but CC some DT mouldy JJ cheese NN . SENT There EX was VBD , , however RB , , water NN to TO drink VV . SENT and CC I PP took VVD a DT hatchet NN , , which WDT promised VVD to TO be VB useful JJ in IN our PP$ next JJ house NN breaking NN . SENT We PP then RB crossed VVD to TO a DT place NN where WRB the DT road NN turns VVZ towards IN Mortlake NP . SENT Here RB there RB stood VVD a DT white JJ house NN within IN a DT walled JJ garden NN , , and CC in IN the DT pantry NN of IN this DT domicile NN we PP found VVD a DT store NN of IN food NN two CD loaves NNS of IN bread NN in IN a DT pan NN , , an DT uncooked JJ steak NN , , and CC the DT half NN of IN a DT ham NN . SENT I PP give VVP this DT catalogue NN so RB precisely RB because IN , , as IN it PP happened VVD , , we PP were VBD destined VVN to TO subsist VV upon IN this DT store NN for IN the DT next JJ fortnight NN . SENT Bottled JJ beer NN stood VVD under IN a DT shelf NN , , and CC there EX were VBD two CD bags NNS of IN haricot NN beans NNS and CC some DT limp JJ lettuces NNS . SENT This DT pantry NN opened VVD into IN a DT kind NN of IN wash NN up IN kitchen NN , , and CC in IN this DT was VBD firewood NN . SENT there EX was VBD also RB a DT cupboard NN , , in IN which WDT we PP found VVD nearly RB a DT dozen NN of IN burgundy NP , , tinned JJ soups NNS and CC salmon NN , , and CC two CD tins NNS of IN biscuits NNS . SENT We PP sat VVD in IN the DT adjacent JJ kitchen NN in IN the DT dark NN for IN we PP dared VVD not RB strike VV a DT light NN and CC ate VVD bread NN and CC ham NN , , and CC drank VVD beer NN out RP of IN the DT same JJ bottle NN . SENT The DT curate NN , , who WP was VBD still RB timorous JJ and CC restless JJ , , was VBD now RB , , oddly RB enough RB , , for IN pushing VVG on RP , , and CC I PP was VBD urging VVG him PP to TO keep VV up RP his PP$ strength NN by IN eating VVG when WRB the DT thing NN happened VVD that IN was VBD to TO imprison VV us PP . SENT It PP can't NN be VB midnight NN yet RB , , I PP said VVD , , and CC then RB came VVD a DT blinding NN glare NN of IN vivid JJ green JJ light NN . SENT Everything NN in IN the DT kitchen NN leaped VVD out RP , , clearly RB visible JJ in IN green JJ and CC black JJ , , and CC vanished VVD again RB . SENT And CC then RB followed VVN such PDT a DT concussion NN as IN I PP have VHP never RB heard VVN before IN or CC since IN . SENT So RB close JJ on IN the DT heels NNS of IN this DT as RB to TO seem VV instantaneous JJ came NN a DT thud NN behind IN me PP , , a DT clash NN of IN glass NN , , a DT crash NN and CC rattle VV of IN falling VVG masonry NN all RB about IN us PP , , and CC the DT plaster NN of IN the DT ceiling NN came VVD down RP upon IN us PP , , smashing VVG into IN a DT multitude NN of IN fragments NNS upon IN our PP$ heads NNS . SENT I PP was VBD knocked VVN headlong RB across IN the DT floor NN against IN the DT oven NN handle VV and CC stunned VVN . SENT I PP was VBD insensible JJ for IN a DT long JJ time NN , , the DT curate NN told VVD me PP , , and CC when WRB I PP came VVD to TO we PP were VBD in IN darkness NN again RB , , and CC he PP , , with IN a DT face NN wet JJ , , as IN I PP found VVD afterwards RB , , with IN blood NN from IN a DT cut NN forehead NN , , was VBD dabbing VVG water NN over IN me PP . SENT For IN some DT time NN I PP could MD not RB recollect VV what WP had VHD happened VVN . SENT Then RB things NNS came VVD to TO me PP slowly RB . SENT A DT bruise NN on IN my PP$ temple NN asserted VVD itself PP . SENT Are VBP you PP better RBR . SENT asked VVN the DT curate NN in IN a DT whisper NN . SENT At IN last JJ I NN answered VVD him PP . SENT I PP sat VVD up RP . SENT Don't JJ move NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT The DT floor NN is VBZ covered VVN with IN smashed VVN crockery NN from IN the DT dresser NN . SENT You PP can't VVD possibly RB move VV without IN making VVG a DT noise NN , , and CC I PP fancy JJ they PP are VBP outside JJ . SENT We PP both CC sat VVD quite RB silent JJ , , so RB that IN we PP could MD scarcely RB hear VV each DT other JJ breathing NN . SENT Everything NN seemed VVD deadly JJ still RB , , but CC once RB something NN near IN us PP , , some DT plaster NN or CC broken JJ brickwork NN , , slid VVD down RP with IN a DT rumbling VVG sound NN . SENT Outside JJ and CC very RB near JJ was VBD an DT intermittent JJ , , metallic JJ rattle VV . SENT That IN . SENT said VVD the DT curate NN , , when WRB presently RB it PP happened VVD again RB . SENT Yes UH , , I PP said VVD . SENT But CC what WP is VBZ it PP . SENT A DT Martian NN . SENT said VVD the DT curate NN . SENT I PP listened VVD again RB . SENT It PP was VBD not RB like IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP , , I PP said VVD , , and CC for IN a DT time NN I PP was VBD inclined VVN to TO think VV one CD of IN the DT great JJ fighting NN machines NNS had VHD stumbled VVN against IN the DT house NN , , as IN I PP had VHD seen VVN one CD stumble NN against IN the DT tower NN of IN Shepperton NP Church NP . SENT Our PP$ situation NN was VBD so RB strange JJ and CC incomprehensible JJ that IN for IN three CD or CC four CD hours NNS , , until IN the DT dawn NN came VVD , , we PP scarcely RB moved VVD . SENT And CC then RB the DT light NN filtered VVN in IN , , not RB through IN the DT window NN , , which WDT remained VVD black JJ , , but CC through IN a DT triangular JJ aperture NN between IN a DT beam NN and CC a DT heap NN of IN broken JJ bricks NNS in IN the DT wall NN behind IN us PP . SENT The DT interior NN of IN the DT kitchen NN we PP now RB saw VVD greyly RB for IN the DT first JJ time NN . SENT The DT window NN had VHD been VBN burst NN in IN by IN a DT mass NN of IN garden NN mould NN , , which WDT flowed VVD over IN the DT table NN upon IN which WDT we PP had VHD been VBN sitting VVG and CC lay VVD about IN our PP$ feet NNS . SENT Outside RB , , the DT soil NN was VBD banked VVN high JJ against IN the DT house NN . SENT At IN the DT top NN of IN the DT window NN frame NN we PP could MD see VV an DT uprooted VVD drainpipe NN . SENT The DT floor NN was VBD littered VVN with IN smashed VVN hardware NN . SENT the DT end NN of IN the DT kitchen NN towards IN the DT house NN was VBD broken VVN into IN , , and CC since IN the DT daylight NN shone VVD in IN there RB , , it PP was VBD evident JJ the DT greater JJR part NN of IN the DT house NN had VHD collapsed VVN . SENT Contrasting VVG vividly RB with IN this DT ruin VVP was VBD the DT neat JJ dresser NN , , stained VVN in IN the DT fashion NN , , pale JJ green NN , , and CC with IN a DT number NN of IN copper NN and CC tin NN vessels NNS below IN it PP , , the DT wallpaper NN imitating VVG blue JJ and CC white JJ tiles NNS , , and CC a DT couple NN of IN coloured JJ supplements NNS fluttering VVG from IN the DT walls NNS above IN the DT kitchen NN range NN . SENT As IN the DT dawn NN grew VVD clearer JJR , , we PP saw VVD through IN the DT gap NN in IN the DT wall NN the DT body NN of IN a DT Martian NN , , standing VVG sentinel NN , , I PP suppose VVP , , over IN the DT still RB glowing JJ cylinder NN . SENT At IN the DT sight NN of IN that WDT we PP crawled VVD as RB circumspectly RB as RB possible JJ out RB of IN the DT twilight NN of IN the DT kitchen NN into IN the DT darkness NN of IN the DT scullery NN . SENT Abruptly RB the DT right JJ interpretation NN dawned VVN upon IN my PP$ mind NN . SENT The DT fifth JJ cylinder NN , , I PP whispered VVD , , the DT fifth JJ shot NN from IN Mars NP , , has VHZ struck VVN this DT house NN and CC buried VVD us PP under IN the DT ruins NNS . SENT For IN a DT time NN the DT curate NN was VBD silent JJ , , and CC then RB he PP whispered VVN . SENT God NP have VHP mercy NN upon IN us PP . SENT I PP heard VVD him PP presently RB whimpering VVG to TO himself PP . SENT Save VV for IN that DT sound NN we PP lay VVD quite RB still RB in IN the DT scullery NN . SENT I PP for IN my PP$ part NN scarce JJ dared VVD breathe VV , , and CC sat VVD with IN my PP$ eyes NNS fixed VVN on IN the DT faint JJ light NN of IN the DT kitchen NN door NN . SENT I PP could MD just RB see VV the DT curate's NNS face VVP , , a DT dim JJ , , oval JJ shape NN , , and CC his PP$ collar NN and CC cuffs NNS . SENT Outside IN there EX began VVD a DT metallic JJ hammering NN , , then RB a DT violent JJ hooting VVG , , and CC then RB again RB , , after IN a DT quiet JJ interval NN , , a DT hissing VVG like IN the DT hissing VVG of IN an DT engine NN . SENT These DT noises NNS , , for IN the DT most JJS part NN problematical JJ , , continued VVD intermittently RB , , and CC seemed VVD if IN anything NN to TO increase VV in IN number NN as IN time NN wore VVD on RP . SENT Presently RB a DT measured VVN thudding VVG and CC a DT vibration NN that WDT made VVD everything NN about IN us PP quiver NN and CC the DT vessels NNS in IN the DT pantry NN ring NN and CC shift NN , , began VVD and CC continued VVD . SENT Once RB the DT light NN was VBD eclipsed VVN , , and CC the DT ghostly JJ kitchen NN doorway NN became VVD absolutely RB dark JJ . SENT For IN many JJ hours NNS we PP must MD have VH crouched VVD there RB , , silent JJ and CC shivering VVG , , until IN our PP$ tired JJ attention NN failed VVN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT At IN last JJ I NN found VVD myself PP awake RB and CC very RB hungry JJ . SENT I PP am VBP inclined VVN to TO believe VV we PP must MD have VH spent VVN the DT greater JJR portion NN of IN a DT day NN before IN that DT awakening NN . SENT My PP$ hunger NN was VBD at IN a DT stride NN so RB insistent JJ that IN it PP moved VVD me PP to TO action NN . SENT I PP told VVD the DT curate NN I PP was VBD going VVG to TO seek VV food NN , , and CC felt VVD my PP$ way NN towards IN the DT pantry NN . SENT He PP made VVD me PP no DT answer NN , , but CC so RB soon RB as IN I PP began VVD eating VVG the DT faint JJ noise NN I PP made VVD stirred VVD him PP up RP and CC I PP heard VVD him PP crawling VVG after IN me PP . SENT CHAPTER NN TWO CD WHAT WDT WE PP SAW VVD FROM IN THE DT RUINED VVN HOUSE NP After IN eating VVG we PP crept VVD back RB to TO the DT scullery NN , , and CC there RB I PP must MD have VH dozed VVN again RB , , for IN when WRB presently RB I PP looked VVD round NN I PP was VBD alone RB . SENT The DT thudding VVG vibration NN continued VVN with IN wearisome JJ persistence NN . SENT I PP whispered VVD for IN the DT curate NN several JJ times NNS , , and CC at IN last JJ felt VVD my PP$ way NN to TO the DT door NN of IN the DT kitchen NN . SENT It PP was VBD still RB daylight NN , , and CC I PP perceived VVD him PP across IN the DT room NN , , lying VVG against IN the DT triangular JJ hole NN that WDT looked VVD out RP upon IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT His PP$ shoulders NNS were VBD hunched VVN , , so RB that IN his PP$ head NN was VBD hidden VVN from IN me PP . SENT I PP could MD hear VV a DT number NN of IN noises NNS almost RB like IN those DT in IN an DT engine NN shed VVD . SENT and CC the DT place NN rocked VVN with IN that DT beating NN thud NN . SENT Through IN the DT aperture NN in IN the DT wall NN I PP could MD see VV the DT top NN of IN a DT tree NN touched VVN with IN gold NN and CC the DT warm JJ blue NN of IN a DT tranquil JJ evening NN sky NN . SENT For IN a DT minute NN or CC so RB I PP remained VVD watching VVG the DT curate NN , , and CC then RB I PP advanced VVD , , crouching VVG and CC stepping VVG with IN extreme JJ care NN amid IN the DT broken JJ crockery NN that IN littered VVN the DT floor NN . SENT I PP touched VVD the DT curate's JJ leg NN , , and CC he PP started VVD so RB violently RB that IN a DT mass NN of IN plaster NN went VVD sliding VVG down RP outside JJ and CC fell VVD with IN a DT loud JJ impact NN . SENT I PP gripped VVD his PP$ arm NN , , fearing VVG he PP might MD cry VV out RP , , and CC for IN a DT long JJ time NN we PP crouched VVD motionless JJ . SENT Then RB I PP turned VVD to TO see VV how WRB much RB of IN our PP$ rampart NN remained VVD . SENT The DT detachment NN of IN the DT plaster NN had VHD left VVN a DT vertical JJ slit NN open JJ in IN the DT debris NN , , and CC by IN raising VVG myself PP cautiously RB across IN a DT beam NN I PP was VBD able JJ to TO see VV out RP of IN this DT gap NN into IN what WP had VHD been VBN overnight JJ a DT quiet JJ suburban JJ roadway NN . SENT Vast JJ , , indeed RB , , was VBD the DT change NN that IN we PP beheld VVD . SENT The DT fifth JJ cylinder NN must MD have VH fallen VVN right RB into IN the DT midst NN of IN the DT house NN we PP had VHD first RB visited VVN . SENT The DT building NN had VHD vanished VVN , , completely RB smashed VVN , , pulverised VVN , , and CC dispersed VVD by IN the DT blow NN . SENT The DT cylinder NN lay VVD now RB far RB beneath IN the DT original JJ foundations NNS deep JJ in IN a DT hole NN , , already RB vastly RB larger JJR than IN the DT pit NN I PP had VHD looked VVN into IN at IN Woking NP . SENT The DT earth NN all DT round NN it PP had VHD splashed VVD under IN that DT tremendous JJ impact NN splashed VVD is VBZ the DT only JJ word NN and CC lay VV in IN heaped VVN piles NNS that WDT hid VVD the DT masses NNS of IN the DT adjacent JJ houses NNS . SENT It PP had VHD behaved VVN exactly RB like IN mud NN under IN the DT violent JJ blow NN of IN a DT hammer NN . SENT Our PP$ house NN had VHD collapsed VVN backward RB . SENT the DT front JJ portion NN , , even RB on IN the DT ground NN floor NN , , had VHD been VBN destroyed VVN completely RB . SENT by IN a DT chance NN the DT kitchen NN and CC scullery NN had VHD escaped VVN , , and CC stood VVD buried VVN now RB under IN soil NN and CC ruins NNS , , closed VVD in IN by IN tons NNS of IN earth NN on IN every DT side NN save VV towards IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT Over IN that DT aspect NN we PP hung VVD now RB on IN the DT very JJ edge NN of IN the DT great JJ circular JJ pit NN the DT Martians NNS were VBD engaged VVN in IN making VVG . SENT The DT heavy JJ beating NN sound NN was VBD evidently RB just RB behind IN us PP , , and CC ever RB and CC again RB a DT bright JJ green JJ vapour NN drove VVD up RP like IN a DT veil NN across IN our PP$ peephole NN . SENT The DT cylinder NN was VBD already RB opened VVN in IN the DT centre NN of IN the DT pit NN , , and CC on IN the DT farther RBR edge NN of IN the DT pit NN , , amid IN the DT smashed VVN and CC gravel VV heaped VVN shrubbery NN , , one CD of IN the DT great JJ fighting NN machines NNS , , deserted VVN by IN its PP$ occupant NN , , stood VVD stiff JJ and CC tall JJ against IN the DT evening NN sky NN . SENT At IN first RB I PP scarcely RB noticed VVD the DT pit NN and CC the DT cylinder NN , , although IN it PP has VHZ been VBN convenient JJ to TO describe VV them PP first JJ , , on IN account NN of IN the DT extraordinary JJ glittering VVG mechanism NN I PP saw VVD busy JJ in IN the DT excavation NN , , and CC on IN account NN of IN the DT strange JJ creatures NNS that WDT were VBD crawling VVG slowly RB and CC painfully RB across IN the DT heaped VVN mould NN near IN it PP . SENT The DT mechanism NN it PP certainly RB was VBD that RB held VVN my PP$ attention NN first RB . SENT It PP was VBD one CD of IN those DT complicated JJ fabrics NNS that WDT have VHP since RB been VBN called VVN handling VVG machines NNS , , and CC the DT study NN of IN which WDT has VHZ already RB given VVN such PDT an DT enormous JJ impetus NN to TO terrestrial JJ invention NN . SENT As IN it PP dawned VVD upon IN me PP first RB , , it PP presented VVD a DT sort NN of IN metallic JJ spider NN with IN five CD jointed JJ , , agile JJ legs NNS , , and CC with IN an DT extraordinary JJ number NN of IN jointed JJ levers NNS , , bars NNS , , and CC reaching VVG and CC clutching VVG tentacles NNS about IN its PP$ body NN . SENT Most JJS of IN its PP$ arms NNS were VBD retracted VVD , , but CC with IN three CD long JJ tentacles NNS it PP was VBD fishing VVG out RP a DT number NN of IN rods NNS , , plates NNS , , and CC bars NNS which WDT lined VVD the DT covering VVG and CC apparently RB strengthened VVD the DT walls NNS of IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT These DT , , as IN it PP extracted VVD them PP , , were VBD lifted VVN out RP and CC deposited VVD upon IN a DT level NN surface NN of IN earth NN behind IN it PP . SENT Its PP$ motion NN was VBD so RB swift JJ , , complex JJ , , and CC perfect JJ that IN at IN first RB I PP did VVD not RB see VV it PP as IN a DT machine NN , , in IN spite NN of IN its PP$ metallic JJ glitter NN . SENT The DT fighting VVG machines NNS were VBD coordinated VVN and CC animated VVN to TO an DT extraordinary JJ pitch NN , , but CC nothing NN to TO compare VV with IN this DT . SENT People NNS who WP have VHP never RB seen VVN these DT structures NNS , , and CC have VHP only RB the DT ill RB imagined VVN efforts NNS of IN artists NNS or CC the DT imperfect JJ descriptions NNS of IN such JJ eye NN witnesses NNS as IN myself PP to TO go VV upon RP , , scarcely RB realise VV that IN living VVG quality NN . SENT I PP recall VVP particularly RB the DT illustration NN of IN one CD of IN the DT first JJ pamphlets NNS to TO give VV a DT consecutive JJ account NN of IN the DT war NN . SENT The DT artist NN had VHD evidently RB made VVN a DT hasty JJ study NN of IN one CD of IN the DT fighting VVG machines NNS , , and CC there RB his PP$ knowledge NN ended VVD . SENT He PP presented VVD them PP as IN tilted JJ , , stiff JJ tripods NNS , , without IN either DT flexibility NN or CC subtlety NN , , and CC with IN an DT altogether RB misleading JJ monotony NN of IN effect NN . SENT The DT pamphlet NN containing VVG these DT renderings NNS had VHD a DT considerable JJ vogue NN , , and CC I PP mention VVP them PP here RB simply RB to TO warn VV the DT reader NN against IN the DT impression NN they PP may MD have VH created VVN . SENT They PP were VBD no RB more JJR like IN the DT Martians NNS I PP saw VVD in IN action NN than IN a DT Dutch JJ doll NN is VBZ like IN a DT human JJ being NN . SENT To TO my PP$ mind NN , , the DT pamphlet NN would MD have VH been VBN much RB better JJR without IN them PP . SENT At IN first JJ , , I PP say VVP , , the DT handling NN machine NN did VVD not RB impress VV me PP as IN a DT machine NN , , but CC as IN a DT crablike JJ creature NN with IN a DT glittering VVG integument NN , , the DT controlling JJ Martian NN whose WP$ delicate JJ tentacles NNS actuated VVD its PP$ movements NNS seeming JJ to TO be VB simply RB the DT equivalent NN of IN the DT crab's JJ cerebral JJ portion NN . SENT But CC then RB I PP perceived VVD the DT resemblance NN of IN its PP$ grey JJ brown JJ , , shiny JJ , , leathery JJ integument NN to TO that DT of IN the DT other JJ sprawling JJ bodies NNS beyond IN , , and CC the DT true JJ nature NN of IN this DT dexterous JJ workman NN dawned VVD upon IN me PP . SENT With IN that DT realisation NN my PP$ interest NN shifted VVD to TO those DT other JJ creatures NNS , , the DT real JJ Martians NNS . SENT Already RB I PP had VHD had VHN a DT transient JJ impression NN of IN these DT , , and CC the DT first JJ nausea NN no RB longer RB obscured VVD my PP$ observation NN . SENT Moreover RB , , I PP was VBD concealed VVN and CC motionless JJ , , and CC under IN no DT urgency NN of IN action NN . SENT They PP were VBD , , I PP now RB saw VVD , , the DT most RBS unearthly JJ creatures NNS it PP is VBZ possible JJ to TO conceive VV . SENT They PP were VBD huge JJ round NN bodies NNS or CC , , rather RB , , heads VVZ about IN four CD feet NNS in IN diameter NN , , each DT body NN having VHG in IN front NN of IN it PP a DT face NN . SENT This DT face NN had VHD no DT nostrils NNS indeed RB , , the DT Martians NNS do VVP not RB seem VV to TO have VH had VHN any DT sense NN of IN smell NN , , but CC it PP had VHD a DT pair NN of IN very RB large JJ dark JJ coloured JJ eyes NNS , , and CC just RB beneath IN this DT a DT kind NN of IN fleshy JJ beak NN . SENT In IN the DT back NN of IN this DT head NN or CC body NN I PP scarcely RB know VVP how WRB to TO speak VV of IN it PP was VBD the DT single JJ tight JJ tympanic JJ surface NN , , since IN known VVN to TO be VB anatomically RB an DT ear NN , , though IN it PP must MD have VH been VBN almost RB useless JJ in IN our PP$ dense JJ air NN . SENT In IN a DT group NN round NN the DT mouth NN were VBD sixteen CD slender JJ , , almost RB whiplike JJ tentacles NNS , , arranged VVN in IN two CD bunches NNS of IN eight CD each DT . SENT These DT bunches NNS have VHP since RB been VBN named VVN rather RB aptly RB , , by IN that DT distinguished JJ anatomist NN , , Professor NP Howes NP , , the DT hands NNS . SENT Even RB as IN I PP saw VVD these DT Martians NNS for IN the DT first JJ time NN they PP seemed VVD to TO be VB endeavouring VVG to TO raise VV themselves PP on IN these DT hands NNS , , but CC of IN course NN , , with IN the DT increased JJ weight NN of IN terrestrial JJ conditions NNS , , this DT was VBD impossible JJ . SENT There EX is VBZ reason NN to TO suppose VV that IN on IN Mars NP they PP may MD have VH progressed VVN upon IN them PP with IN some DT facility NN . SENT The DT internal JJ anatomy NN , , I PP may MD remark VV here RB , , as IN dissection NN has VHZ since RB shown VVN , , was VBD almost RB equally RB simple JJ . SENT The DT greater JJR part NN of IN the DT structure NN was VBD the DT brain NN , , sending VVG enormous JJ nerves NNS to TO the DT eyes NNS , , ear NN , , and CC tactile JJ tentacles NNS . SENT Besides IN this DT were VBD the DT bulky JJ lungs NNS , , into IN which WDT the DT mouth NN opened VVD , , and CC the DT heart NN and CC its PP$ vessels NNS . SENT The DT pulmonary JJ distress NN caused VVN by IN the DT denser JJR atmosphere NN and CC greater JJR gravitational JJ attraction NN was VBD only RB too RB evident JJ in IN the DT convulsive JJ movements NNS of IN the DT outer JJ skin NN . SENT And CC this DT was VBD the DT sum NN of IN the DT Martian JJ organs NNS . SENT Strange JJ as IN it PP may MD seem VV to TO a DT human JJ being NN , , all PDT the DT complex JJ apparatus NN of IN digestion NN , , which WDT makes VVZ up RP the DT bulk NN of IN our PP$ bodies NNS , , did VVD not RB exist VV in IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT They PP were VBD heads NNS merely RB heads VVZ . SENT Entrails NN they PP had VHD none NN . SENT They PP did VVD not RB eat VV , , much RB less RBR digest VV . SENT Instead RB , , they PP took VVD the DT fresh JJ , , living VVG blood NN of IN other JJ creatures NNS , , and CC injected VVD it PP into IN their PP$ own JJ veins NNS . SENT I PP have VHP myself PP seen VVN this NN being VBG done VVN , , as IN I PP shall MD mention VV in IN its PP$ place NN . SENT But CC , , squeamish JJ as IN I PP may MD seem VV , , I PP cannot NN bring VV myself PP to TO describe VV what WP I PP could MD not RB endure VV even RB to TO continue VV watching VVG . SENT Let VV it PP suffice VV to TO say VV , , blood NN obtained VVD from IN a DT still RB living JJ animal NN , , in IN most JJS cases NNS from IN a DT human JJ being NN , , was VBD run VVN directly RB by IN means NNS of IN a DT little JJ pipette NN into IN the DT recipient JJ canal NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . 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SENT Men NNS go VVP happy JJ or CC miserable JJ as IN they PP have VHP healthy JJ or CC unhealthy JJ livers NNS , , or CC sound JJ gastric JJ glands NNS . SENT But CC the DT Martians NNS were VBD lifted VVN above IN all PDT these DT organic JJ fluctuations NNS of IN mood NN and CC emotion NN . SENT Their PP$ undeniable JJ preference NN for IN men NNS as IN their PP$ source NN of IN nourishment NN is VBZ partly RB explained VVN by IN the DT nature NN of IN the DT remains VVZ of IN the DT victims NNS they PP had VHD brought VVN with IN them PP as IN provisions NNS from IN Mars NP . SENT These DT creatures NNS , , to TO judge VV from IN the DT shrivelled VVN remains NNS that WDT have VHP fallen VVN into IN human JJ hands NNS , , were VBD bipeds NNS with IN flimsy JJ , , silicious JJ skeletons NNS almost RB like IN those DT of IN the DT silicious JJ sponges VVZ and CC feeble JJ musculature NN , , standing VVG about IN six CD feet NNS high RB and CC having VHG round NN , , erect VV heads NNS , , and CC large JJ eyes NNS in IN flinty JJ sockets NNS . SENT Two CD or CC three CD of IN these DT seem VVP to TO have VH been VBN brought VVN in IN each DT cylinder NN , , and CC all DT were VBD killed VVN before IN earth NN was VBD reached VVN . SENT It PP was VBD just RB as RB well RB for IN them PP , , for IN the DT mere JJ attempt NN to TO stand VV upright RB upon IN our PP$ planet NN would MD have VH broken VVN every DT bone NN in IN their PP$ bodies NNS . SENT And CC while IN I PP am VBP engaged VVN in IN this DT description NN , , I PP may MD add VV in IN this DT place NN certain JJ further JJR details NNS which WDT , , although IN they PP were VBD not RB all RB evident JJ to TO us PP at IN the DT time NN , , will MD enable VV the DT reader NN who WP is VBZ unacquainted JJ with IN them PP to TO form VV a DT clearer JJR picture NN of IN these DT offensive JJ creatures NNS . SENT In IN three CD other JJ points NNS their PP$ physiology NN differed VVD strangely RB from IN ours PP . SENT Their PP$ organisms NNS did VVD not RB sleep VV , , any DT more JJR than IN the DT heart NN of IN man NN sleeps VVZ . SENT Since IN they PP had VHD no DT extensive JJ muscular JJ mechanism NN to TO recuperate VV , , that IN periodical JJ extinction NN was VBD unknown JJ to TO them PP . SENT They PP had VHD little JJ or CC no DT sense NN of IN fatigue NN , , it PP would MD seem VV . SENT On IN earth NN they PP could MD never RB have VH moved VVN without IN effort NN , , yet RB even RB to TO the DT last JJ they PP kept VVD in IN action NN . SENT In IN twenty CD four CD hours NNS they PP did VVD twenty CD four CD hours NNS of IN work NN , , as RB even RB on IN earth NN is VBZ perhaps RB the DT case NN with IN the DT ants NNS . SENT In IN the DT next JJ place NN , , wonderful JJ as IN it PP seems VVZ in IN a DT sexual JJ world NN , , the DT Martians NNS were VBD absolutely RB without IN sex NN , , and CC therefore RB without IN any DT of IN the DT tumultuous JJ emotions NNS that WDT arise VVP from IN that DT difference NN among IN men NNS . 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SENT On IN Mars NP , , however RB , , just RB the DT reverse NN has VHZ apparently RB been VBN the DT case NN . SENT It PP is VBZ worthy JJ of IN remark NN that IN a DT certain JJ speculative JJ writer NN of IN quasi NP scientific JJ repute VV , , writing VVG long RB before IN the DT Martian JJ invasion NN , , did VVD forecast NN for IN man NN a DT final JJ structure NN not RB unlike IN the DT actual JJ Martian JJ condition NN . SENT His PP$ prophecy NN , , I PP remember VVP , , appeared VVD in IN November NP or CC December NP , , 1893 CD , , in IN a DT long JJ defunct JJ publication NN , , the DT Pall NP Mall NP Budget NP , , and CC I PP recall VVP a DT caricature VV of IN it PP in IN a DT pre NP Martian NP periodical NN called VVD Punch NN . SENT He PP pointed VVD out RP writing VVG in IN a DT foolish JJ , , facetious JJ tone NN that IN the DT perfection NN of IN mechanical JJ appliances NNS must MD ultimately RB supersede VV limbs NNS . SENT the DT perfection NN of IN chemical NN devices NNS , , digestion NN . SENT that IN such JJ organs NNS as IN hair NN , , external JJ nose NN , , teeth NNS , , ears NNS , , and CC chin NN were VBD no DT longer RBR essential JJ parts NNS of IN the DT human JJ being NN , , and CC that IN the DT tendency NN of IN natural JJ selection NN would MD lie VV in IN the DT direction NN of IN their PP$ steady JJ diminution NN through IN the DT coming JJ ages NNS . SENT The DT brain NN alone RB remained VVD a DT cardinal JJ necessity NN . SENT Only RB one CD other JJ part NN of IN the DT body NN had VHD a DT strong JJ case NN for IN survival NN , , and CC that DT was VBD the DT hand NN , , teacher NN and CC agent NN of IN the DT brain NN . SENT While IN the DT rest NN of IN the DT body NN dwindled VVD , , the DT hands NNS would MD grow VV larger JJR . SENT There EX is VBZ many JJ a DT true JJ word NN written VVN in IN jest NN , , and CC here RB in IN the DT Martians NNS we PP have VHP beyond IN dispute NN the DT actual JJ accomplishment NN of IN such PDT a DT suppression NN of IN the DT animal JJ side NN of IN the DT organism NN by IN the DT intelligence NN . SENT To TO me PP it PP is VBZ quite RB credible JJ that IN the DT Martians NNS may MD be VB descended VVN from IN beings NNS not RB unlike IN ourselves PP , , by IN a DT gradual JJ development NN of IN brain NN and CC hands VVZ the DT latter JJ giving VVG rise NN to TO the DT two CD bunches NNS of IN delicate JJ tentacles NNS at IN last JJ at IN the DT expense NN of IN the DT rest NN of IN the DT body NN . SENT Without IN the DT body NN the DT brain NN would MD , , of IN course NN , , become VVN a DT mere JJ selfish JJ intelligence NN , , without IN any DT of IN the DT emotional JJ substratum NN of IN the DT human JJ being NN . SENT The DT last JJ salient JJ point NN in IN which WDT the DT systems NNS of IN these DT creatures NNS differed VVD from IN ours PP was VBD in IN what WP one PP might MD have VH thought VVN a DT very RB trivial JJ particular NN . SENT Micro NP organisms NNS , , which WDT cause VVP so RB much JJ disease NN and CC pain NN on IN earth NN , , have VHP either RB never RB appeared VVD upon IN Mars NP or CC Martian JJ sanitary JJ science NN eliminated VVN them PP ages NNS ago RB . SENT A DT hundred CD diseases NNS , , all PDT the DT fevers NNS and CC contagions NNS of IN human JJ life NN , , consumption NN , , cancers NNS , , tumours NNS and CC such JJ morbidities NNS , , never RB enter VV the DT scheme NN of IN their PP$ life NN . SENT And CC speaking VVG of IN the DT differences NNS between IN the DT life NN on IN Mars NP and CC terrestrial JJ life NN , , I PP may MD allude VV here RB to TO the DT curious JJ suggestions NNS of IN the DT red JJ weed NN . 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SENT It PP spread VVD up RP the DT sides NNS of IN the DT pit NN by IN the DT third JJ or CC fourth JJ day NN of IN our PP$ imprisonment NN , , and CC its PP$ cactus NN like IN branches NNS formed VVD a DT carmine JJ fringe NN to TO the DT edges NNS of IN our PP$ triangular JJ window NN . SENT And CC afterwards RB I PP found VVD it PP broadcast VVD throughout IN the DT country NN , , and CC especially RB wherever WRB there EX was VBD a DT stream NN of IN water NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS had VHD what WDT appears VVZ to TO have VH been VBN an DT auditory JJ organ NN , , a DT single JJ round NN drum VV at IN the DT back NN of IN the DT head NN body NN , , and CC eyes NNS with IN a DT visual JJ range NN not RB very RB different JJ from IN ours PP except IN that DT , , according VVG to TO Philips NP , , blue NN and CC violet NN were VBD as RB black JJ to TO them PP . 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SENT And CC I PP assert VVP that IN I PP watched VVD them PP closely RB time NN after IN time NN , , and CC that IN I PP have VHP seen VVN four CD , , five CD , , and CC once RB six CD of IN them PP sluggishly RB performing VVG the DT most RBS elaborately RB complicated VVN operations NNS together RB without IN either DT sound NN or CC gesture NN . SENT Their PP$ peculiar JJ hooting VVG invariably RB preceded VVN feeding NN . SENT it PP had VHD no DT modulation NN , , and CC was VBD , , I PP believe VVP , , in IN no DT sense NN a DT signal NN , , but CC merely RB the DT expiration NN of IN air NN preparatory JJ to TO the DT suctional JJ operation NN . SENT I PP have VHP a DT certain JJ claim NN to TO at IN least JJS an DT elementary JJ knowledge NN of IN psychology NN , , and CC in IN this DT matter NN I PP am VBP convinced VVN as RB firmly RB as IN I PP am VBP convinced VVN of IN anything NN that IN the DT Martians NNS interchanged VVD thoughts NNS without IN any DT physical JJ intermediation NN . SENT And CC I PP have VHP been VBN convinced VVN of IN this DT in IN spite NN of IN strong JJ preconceptions NNS . SENT Before IN the DT Martian JJ invasion NN , , as IN an DT occasional JJ reader NN here RB or CC there EX may MD remember VV , , I PP had VHD written VVN with IN some DT little JJ vehemence NN against IN the DT telepathic JJ theory NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS wore VVD no DT clothing NN . SENT Their PP$ conceptions NNS of IN ornament NN and CC decorum NN were VBD necessarily RB different JJ from IN ours PP . SENT and CC not RB only RB were VBD they PP evidently RB much RB less RBR sensible JJ of IN changes NNS of IN temperature NN than IN we PP are VBP , , but CC changes NNS of IN pressure NN do VVP not RB seem VV to TO have VH affected VVN their PP$ health NN at IN all DT seriously RB . SENT Yet RB though IN they PP wore VVD no DT clothing NN , , it PP was VBD in IN the DT other JJ artificial JJ additions NNS to TO their PP$ bodily JJ resources NNS that IN their PP$ great JJ superiority NN over IN man NN lay VVD . SENT We PP men NNS , , with IN our PP$ bicycles NNS and CC road NN skates NNS , , our PP$ Lilienthal NP soaring VVG machines NNS , , our PP$ guns NNS and CC sticks NNS and CC so RB forth RB , , are VBP just RB in IN the DT beginning NN of IN the DT evolution NN that IN the DT Martians NNS have VHP worked VVN out RP . SENT They PP have VHP become VVN practically RB mere JJ brains NNS , , wearing VVG different JJ bodies NNS according VVG to TO their PP$ needs NNS just RB as IN men NNS wear VVP suits NNS of IN clothes NNS and CC take VV a DT bicycle NN in IN a DT hurry NN or CC an DT umbrella NN in IN the DT wet JJ . SENT And CC of IN their PP$ appliances NNS , , perhaps RB nothing NN is VBZ more RBR wonderful JJ to TO a DT man NN than IN the DT curious JJ fact NN that IN what WP is VBZ the DT dominant JJ feature NN of IN almost RB all DT human JJ devices NNS in IN mechanism NN is VBZ absent JJ the DT wheel NN is VBZ absent JJ . SENT among IN all PDT the DT things NNS they PP brought VVD to TO earth NN there EX is VBZ no DT trace NN or CC suggestion NN of IN their PP$ use NN of IN wheels NNS . SENT One PP would MD have VH at IN least JJS expected VVD it PP in IN locomotion NN . SENT And CC in IN this DT connection NN it PP is VBZ curious JJ to TO remark VV that IN even RB on IN this DT earth NN Nature NN has VHZ never RB hit VVN upon IN the DT wheel NN , , or CC has VHZ preferred VVN other JJ expedients NNS to TO its PP$ development NN . SENT And CC not RB only RB did VVD the DT Martians NNS either CC not RB know VV of IN which WDT is VBZ incredible JJ , , or CC abstain VV from IN , , the DT wheel NN , , but CC in IN their PP$ apparatus NN singularly RB little JJ use NN is VBZ made VVN of IN the DT fixed JJ pivot NN or CC relatively RB fixed VVD pivot VV , , with IN circular JJ motions NNS thereabout RB confined VVN to TO one CD plane NN . SENT Almost RB all PDT the DT joints NNS of IN the DT machinery NN present VV a DT complicated JJ system NN of IN sliding VVG parts NNS moving VVG over IN small JJ but CC beautifully RB curved VVN friction NN bearings NNS . SENT And CC while IN upon IN this DT matter NN of IN detail NN , , it PP is VBZ remarkable JJ that IN the DT long JJ leverages NNS of IN their PP$ machines NNS are VBP in IN most JJS cases NNS actuated VVN by IN a DT sort NN of IN sham JJ musculature NN of IN the DT disks NNS in IN an DT elastic JJ sheath NN . SENT these DT disks NNS become VVP polarised VVN and CC drawn VVN closely RB and CC powerfully RB together RB when WRB traversed VVN by IN a DT current JJ of IN electricity NN . SENT In IN this DT way NN the DT curious JJ parallelism NN to TO animal JJ motions NNS , , which WDT was VBD so RB striking VVG and CC disturbing VVG to TO the DT human JJ beholder NN , , was VBD attained VVN . SENT Such JJ quasi NP muscles NNS abounded VVD in IN the DT crablike JJ handling NN machine NN which WDT , , on IN my PP$ first JJ peeping VVG out RP of IN the DT slit NN , , I PP watched VVD unpacking VVG the DT cylinder NN . SENT It PP seemed VVD infinitely RB more RBR alive JJ than IN the DT actual JJ Martians NNS lying VVG beyond IN it PP in IN the DT sunset NN light NN , , panting VVG , , stirring VVG ineffectual JJ tentacles NNS , , and CC moving VVG feebly RB after IN their PP$ vast JJ journey NN across IN space NN . SENT While IN I PP was VBD still RB watching VVG their PP$ sluggish JJ motions NNS in IN the DT sunlight NN , , and CC noting VVG each DT strange JJ detail NN of IN their PP$ form NN , , the DT curate NN reminded VVD me PP of IN his PP$ presence NN by IN pulling VVG violently RB at IN my PP$ arm NN . SENT I PP turned VVD to TO a DT scowling VVG face NN , , and CC silent JJ , , eloquent JJ lips NNS . SENT He PP wanted VVD the DT slit NN , , which WDT permitted VVD only RB one CD of IN us PP to TO peep NN through RP . SENT and CC so RB I PP had VHD to TO forego VV watching VVG them PP for IN a DT time NN while IN he PP enjoyed VVD that DT privilege NN . SENT When WRB I PP looked VVD again RB , , the DT busy JJ handling NN machine NN had VHD already RB put VVN together RB several JJ of IN the DT pieces NNS of IN apparatus NN it PP had VHD taken VVN out RP of IN the DT cylinder NN into IN a DT shape NN having VHG an DT unmistakable JJ likeness NN to TO its PP$ own JJ . SENT and CC down RB on IN the DT left VVN a DT busy JJ little JJ digging NN mechanism NN had VHD come VVN into IN view NN , , emitting VVG jets NNS of IN green JJ vapour NN and CC working VVG its PP$ way NN round NN the DT pit NN , , excavating VVG and CC embanking VVG in IN a DT methodical JJ and CC discriminating VVG manner NN . SENT This DT it PP was VBD which WDT had VHD caused VVN the DT regular JJ beating NN noise NN , , and CC the DT rhythmic JJ shocks NNS that WDT had VHD kept VVN our PP$ ruinous JJ refuge NN quivering VVG . SENT It PP piped VVD and CC whistled VVN as IN it PP worked VVD . SENT So RB far RB as IN I PP could MD see VV , , the DT thing NN was VBD without IN a DT directing VVG Martian NN at IN all DT . SENT CHAPTER NN THREE CD THE NP DAYS NNS OF IN IMPRISONMENT NN The DT arrival NN of IN a DT second JJ fighting NN machine NN drove VVD us PP from IN our PP$ peephole NN into IN the DT scullery NN , , for IN we PP feared VVD that IN from IN his PP$ elevation NN the DT Martian NN might MD see VV down RP upon IN us PP behind IN our PP$ barrier NN . SENT At IN a DT later JJR date NN we PP began VVD to TO feel VV less JJR in IN danger NN of IN their PP$ eyes NNS , , for IN to TO an DT eye NN in IN the DT dazzle NN of IN the DT sunlight NN outside IN our PP$ refuge NN must MD have VH been VBN blank JJ blackness NN , , but CC at IN first RB the DT slightest JJS suggestion NN of IN approach NN drove VVD us PP into IN the DT scullery NN in IN heart NN throbbing VVG retreat NN . SENT Yet RB terrible JJ as RB was VBD the DT danger NN we PP incurred VVD , , the DT attraction NN of IN peeping VVG was VBD for IN both DT of IN us PP irresistible JJ . SENT And CC I PP recall VVP now RB with IN a DT sort NN of IN wonder NN that IN , , in IN spite NN of IN the DT infinite JJ danger NN in IN which WDT we PP were VBD between IN starvation NN and CC a DT still RB more RBR terrible JJ death NN , , we PP could MD yet RB struggle VV bitterly RB for IN that DT horrible JJ privilege NN of IN sight NN . SENT We PP would MD race NN across IN the DT kitchen NN in IN a DT grotesque JJ way NN between IN eagerness NN and CC the DT dread NN of IN making VVG a DT noise NN , , and CC strike VV each DT other JJ , , and CC thrust NN and CC kick NN , , within IN a DT few JJ inches NNS of IN exposure NN . 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SENT He PP would MD weep VV for IN hours NNS together RB , , and CC I PP verily RB believe VVP that IN to TO the DT very JJ end NN this DT spoiled JJ child NN of IN life NN thought VVD his PP$ weak JJ tears NNS in IN some DT way NN efficacious JJ . SENT And CC I PP would MD sit VV in IN the DT darkness NN unable JJ to TO keep VV my PP$ mind NN off IN him PP by IN reason NN of IN his PP$ importunities NNS . SENT He PP ate VVD more JJR than IN I PP did VVD , , and CC it PP was VBD in RB vain JJ I PP pointed VVD out RP that IN our PP$ only JJ chance NN of IN life NN was VBD to TO stop VV in IN the DT house NN until IN the DT Martians NNS had VHD done VVN with IN their PP$ pit NN , , that WDT in IN that DT long JJ patience NN a DT time NN might MD presently RB come VV when WRB we PP should MD need VV food NN . SENT He PP ate VVD and CC drank VVD impulsively RB in IN heavy JJ meals NNS at IN long JJ intervals NNS . SENT He PP slept VVD little RB . SENT As IN the DT days NNS wore VVD on IN , , his PP$ utter JJ carelessness NN of IN any DT consideration NN so RB intensified VVD our PP$ distress NN and CC danger NN that IN I PP had VHD , , much RB as IN I PP loathed VVD doing VVG it PP , , to TO resort VV to TO threats NNS , , and CC at IN last JJ to TO blows NNS . SENT That DT brought VVD him PP to TO reason NN for IN a DT time NN . SENT But CC he PP was VBD one CD of IN those DT weak JJ creatures NNS , , void NN of IN pride NN , , timorous JJ , , anaemic JJ , , hateful JJ souls NNS , , full JJ of IN shifty JJ cunning JJ , , who WP face VVP neither DT God NP nor CC man NN , , who WP face VVP not RB even VV themselves PP . SENT It PP is VBZ disagreeable JJ for IN me PP to TO recall VV and CC write VV these DT things NNS , , but CC I PP set VVD them PP down RP that IN my PP$ story NN may MD lack NN nothing NN . 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SENT And CC while IN within IN we PP fought VVD out RP our PP$ dark JJ , , dim JJ contest NN of IN whispers NNS , , snatched VVN food NN and CC drink NN , , and CC gripping JJ hands NNS and CC blows NNS , , without IN , , in IN the DT pitiless JJ sunlight NN of IN that DT terrible JJ June NP , , was VBD the DT strange JJ wonder NN , , the DT unfamiliar JJ routine NN of IN the DT Martians NNS in IN the DT pit NN . SENT Let VV me PP return VV to TO those DT first JJ new JJ experiences NNS of IN mine NN . SENT After IN a DT long JJ time NN I PP ventured VVD back RB to TO the DT peephole NN , , to TO find VV that IN the DT new JJ comers NNS had VHD been VBN reinforced VVN by IN the DT occupants NNS of IN no DT fewer JJR than IN three CD of IN the DT fighting VVG machines NNS . SENT These DT last NN had VHD brought VVN with IN them PP certain JJ fresh JJ appliances NNS that WDT stood VVD in IN an DT orderly JJ manner NN about IN the DT cylinder NN . SENT The DT second JJ handling NN machine NN was VBD now RB completed VVN , , and CC was VBD busied VVN in IN serving VVG one CD of IN the DT novel NN contrivances NNS the DT big JJ machine NN had VHD brought VVN . SENT This DT was VBD a DT body NN resembling VVG a DT milk NN can MD in IN its PP$ general JJ form NN , , above IN which WDT oscillated VVD a DT pear NN shaped JJ receptacle NN , , and CC from IN which WDT a DT stream NN of IN white JJ powder NN flowed VVD into IN a DT circular JJ basin NN below RB . SENT The DT oscillatory JJ motion NN was VBD imparted VVN to TO this DT by IN one CD tentacle NN of IN the DT handling NN machine NN . SENT With IN two CD spatulate JJ hands NNS the DT handling NN machine NN was VBD digging VVG out RP and CC flinging VVG masses NNS of IN clay NN into IN the DT pear NN shaped JJ receptacle NN above IN , , while IN with IN another DT arm NN it PP periodically RB opened VVD a DT door NN and CC removed VVN rusty JJ and CC blackened VVN clinkers NNS from IN the DT middle JJ part NN of IN the DT machine NN . SENT Another DT steely JJ tentacle NN directed VVD the DT powder NN from IN the DT basin NN along IN a DT ribbed VVN channel NN towards IN some DT receiver NN that WDT was VBD hidden VVN from IN me PP by IN the DT mound NN of IN bluish JJ dust NN . SENT From IN this DT unseen JJ receiver NN a DT little JJ thread NN of IN green JJ smoke NN rose VVD vertically RB into IN the DT quiet JJ air NN . SENT As IN I PP looked VVD , , the DT handling NN machine NN , , with IN a DT faint JJ and CC musical JJ clinking VVG , , extended JJ , , telescopic JJ fashion NN , , a DT tentacle NN that WDT had VHD been VBN a DT moment NN before IN a DT mere JJ blunt JJ projection NN , , until IN its PP$ end NN was VBD hidden VVN behind IN the DT mound NN of IN clay NN . SENT In IN another DT second NN it PP had VHD lifted VVN a DT bar NN of IN white JJ aluminium NN into IN sight NN , , untarnished JJ as IN yet RB , , and CC shining VVG dazzlingly RB , , and CC deposited VVD it PP in IN a DT growing NN stack VV of IN bars NNS that WDT stood VVD at IN the DT side NN of IN the DT pit NN . 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SENT He PP made VVD a DT sudden JJ movement NN backward RB , , and CC I PP , , fearful JJ that IN we PP were VBD observed VVN , , crouched VVD in IN a DT spasm NN of IN terror NN . SENT He PP came VVD sliding VVG down RP the DT rubbish NN and CC crept VVD beside IN me PP in IN the DT darkness NN , , inarticulate JJ , , gesticulating VVG , , and CC for IN a DT moment NN I PP shared VVD his PP$ panic NN . SENT His PP$ gesture NN suggested VVD a DT resignation NN of IN the DT slit NN , , and CC after IN a DT little JJ while IN my PP$ curiosity NN gave VVD me PP courage NN , , and CC I PP rose VVD up RP , , stepped VVD across IN him PP , , and CC clambered VVD up RP to TO it PP . SENT At IN first RB I PP could MD see VV no DT reason NN for IN his PP$ frantic JJ behaviour NN . SENT The DT twilight NN had VHD now RB come VVN , , the DT stars NNS were VBD little JJ and CC faint JJ , , but CC the DT pit NN was VBD illuminated VVN by IN the DT flickering VVG green JJ fire NN that WDT came VVD from IN the DT aluminium NN making NN . SENT The DT whole JJ picture NN was VBD a DT flickering VVG scheme NN of IN green JJ gleams NNS and CC shifting VVG rusty JJ black JJ shadows NNS , , strangely RB trying VVG to TO the DT eyes NNS . SENT Over IN and CC through IN it PP all RB went VVD the DT bats NNS , , heeding VVG it PP not RB at IN all DT . SENT The DT sprawling JJ Martians NNS were VBD no RB longer JJR to TO be VB seen VVN , , the DT mound NN of IN blue JJ green JJ powder NN had VHD risen VVN to TO cover VV them PP from IN sight NN , , and CC a DT fighting VVG machine NN , , with IN its PP$ legs NNS contracted VVD , , crumpled VVD , , and CC abbreviated VVD , , stood VVD across IN the DT corner NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT And CC then RB , , amid IN the DT clangour NN of IN the DT machinery NN , , came VVD a DT drifting VVG suspicion NN of IN human JJ voices NNS , , that WDT I PP entertained VVD at IN first JJ only RB to TO dismiss VV . SENT I PP crouched VVD , , watching VVG this DT fighting VVG machine NN closely RB , , satisfying VVG myself PP now RB for IN the DT first JJ time NN that IN the DT hood NN did VVD indeed RB contain VV a DT Martian NN . SENT As IN the DT green JJ flames NNS lifted VVD I PP could MD see VV the DT oily JJ gleam NN of IN his PP$ integument NN and CC the DT brightness NN of IN his PP$ eyes NNS . SENT And CC suddenly RB I PP heard VVD a DT yell VV , , and CC saw VVD a DT long JJ tentacle NN reaching VVG over IN the DT shoulder NN of IN the DT machine NN to TO the DT little JJ cage NN that IN hunched VVN upon IN its PP$ back NN . SENT Then RB something NN something NN struggling VVG violently RB was VBD lifted VVN high JJ against IN the DT sky NN , , a DT black JJ , , vague JJ enigma NN against IN the DT starlight NN . SENT and CC as IN this DT black JJ object NN came VVD down RB again RB , , I PP saw VVD by IN the DT green JJ brightness NN that IN it PP was VBD a DT man NN . SENT For IN an DT instant NN he PP was VBD clearly RB visible JJ . SENT He PP was VBD a DT stout JJ , , ruddy JJ , , middle JJ aged VVN man NN , , well RB dressed VVN . SENT three CD days NNS before RB , , he PP must MD have VH been VBN walking VVG the DT world NN , , a DT man NN of IN considerable JJ consequence NN . SENT I PP could MD see VV his PP$ staring VVG eyes NNS and CC gleams NNS of IN light NN on IN his PP$ studs NNS and CC watch NN chain NN . SENT He PP vanished VVD behind IN the DT mound NN , , and CC for IN a DT moment NN there EX was VBD silence NN . SENT And CC then RB began VVD a DT shrieking VVG and CC a DT sustained JJ and CC cheerful JJ hooting VVG from IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT I PP slid VVD down RP the DT rubbish NN , , struggled VVD to TO my PP$ feet NNS , , clapped VVD my PP$ hands NNS over IN my PP$ ears NNS , , and CC bolted VVN into IN the DT scullery NN . SENT The DT curate NN , , who WP had VHD been VBN crouching VVG silently RB with IN his PP$ arms NNS over IN his PP$ head NN , , looked VVD up RP as IN I PP passed VVD , , cried VVD out RP quite RB loudly RB at IN my PP$ desertion NN of IN him PP , , and CC came VVD running VVG after IN me PP . SENT That DT night NN , , as IN we PP lurked VVD in IN the DT scullery NN , , balanced VVN between IN our PP$ horror NN and CC the DT terrible JJ fascination NN this DT peeping VVG had VHN , , although IN I PP felt VVD an DT urgent JJ need NN of IN action NN I PP tried VVD in IN vain JJ to TO conceive VV some DT plan NN of IN escape NN . SENT but CC afterwards RB , , during IN the DT second JJ day NN , , I PP was VBD able JJ to TO consider VV our PP$ position NN with IN great JJ clearness NN . SENT The DT curate NN , , I PP found VVD , , was VBD quite RB incapable JJ of IN discussion NN . SENT this DT new JJ and CC culminating VVG atrocity NN had VHD robbed VVN him PP of IN all DT vestiges NNS of IN reason NN or CC forethought NN . SENT Practically RB he PP had VHD already RB sunk VVN to TO the DT level NN of IN an DT animal NN . SENT But CC as IN the DT saying NN goes VVZ , , I PP gripped VVD myself PP with IN both DT hands NNS . SENT It PP grew VVD upon IN my PP$ mind NN , , once RB I PP could MD face VV the DT facts NNS , , that WDT terrible JJ as IN our PP$ position NN was VBD , , there EX was VBD as RB yet RB no DT justification NN for IN absolute JJ despair NN . SENT Our PP$ chief JJ chance NN lay VVD in IN the DT possibility NN of IN the DT Martians NNS making VVG the DT pit NN nothing NN more RBR than IN a DT temporary JJ encampment NN . SENT Or CC even RB if IN they PP kept VVD it PP permanently RB , , they PP might MD not RB consider VV it PP necessary JJ to TO guard VV it PP , , and CC a DT chance NN of IN escape NN might MD be VB afforded VVN us PP . SENT I PP also RB weighed VVD very RB carefully RB the DT possibility NN of IN our PP$ digging VVG a DT way NN out RP in IN a DT direction NN away RB from IN the DT pit NN , , but CC the DT chances NNS of IN our PP$ emerging VVG within IN sight NN of IN some DT sentinel NN fighting VVG machine NN seemed VVD at IN first RB too RB great JJ . SENT And CC I PP should MD have VH had VHD to TO do VV all PDT the DT digging NN myself PP . SENT The DT curate NN would MD certainly RB have VH failed VVN me PP . SENT It PP was VBD on IN the DT third JJ day NN , , if IN my PP$ memory NN serves VVZ me PP right RB , , that IN I PP saw VVD the DT lad NN killed VVD . SENT It PP was VBD the DT only JJ occasion NN on IN which WDT I PP actually RB saw VVD the DT Martians NNS feed VVP . SENT After IN that DT experience NN I PP avoided VVD the DT hole NN in IN the DT wall NN for IN the DT better JJR part NN of IN a DT day NN . SENT I PP went VVD into IN the DT scullery NN , , removed VVD the DT door NN , , and CC spent VVD some DT hours NNS digging VVG with IN my PP$ hatchet NN as IN silently RB as RB possible JJ . SENT but CC when WRB I PP had VHD made VVN a DT hole NN about IN a DT couple NN of IN feet NNS deep RB the DT loose JJ earth NN collapsed VVD noisily RB , , and CC I PP did VVD not RB dare VV continue VV . SENT I PP lost VVD heart NN , , and CC lay VVD down RP on IN the DT scullery NN floor NN for IN a DT long JJ time NN , , having VHG no DT spirit NN even RB to TO move VV . SENT And CC after IN that WDT I PP abandoned VVD altogether RB the DT idea NN of IN escaping VVG by IN excavation NN . SENT It PP says VVZ much RB for IN the DT impression NN the DT Martians NNS had VHD made VVN upon IN me PP that IN at IN first RB I PP entertained VVD little RB or CC no DT hope NN of IN our PP$ escape NN being VBG brought VVN about RB by IN their PP$ overthrow NN through IN any DT human JJ effort NN . SENT But CC on IN the DT fourth JJ or CC fifth JJ night NN I PP heard VVD a DT sound NN like IN heavy JJ guns NNS . SENT It PP was VBD very RB late JJ in IN the DT night NN , , and CC the DT moon NN was VBD shining VVG brightly RB . SENT The DT Martians NNS had VHD taken VVN away RP the DT excavating VVG machine NN , , and CC , , save VV for IN a DT fighting VVG machine NN that WDT stood VVD in IN the DT remoter JJR bank NN of IN the DT pit NN and CC a DT handling NN machine NN that WDT was VBD buried VVN out RP of IN my PP$ sight NN in IN a DT corner NN of IN the DT pit NN immediately RB beneath IN my PP$ peephole NN , , the DT place NN was VBD deserted VVN by IN them PP . SENT Except IN for IN the DT pale JJ glow NN from IN the DT handling VVG machine NN and CC the DT bars NNS and CC patches NNS of IN white JJ moonlight NN the DT pit NN was VBD in IN darkness NN , , and CC , , except IN for IN the DT clinking VVG of IN the DT handling NN machine NN , , quite RB still RB . SENT That DT night NN was VBD a DT beautiful JJ serenity NN . SENT save VV for IN one CD planet NN , , the DT moon NN seemed VVD to TO have VH the DT sky NN to TO herself PP . SENT I PP heard VVD a DT dog NN howling VVG , , and CC that DT familiar JJ sound NN it PP was VBD that RB made VVN me PP listen VVP . SENT Then RB I PP heard VVD quite RB distinctly RB a DT booming JJ exactly RB like IN the DT sound NN of IN great JJ guns NNS . SENT Six CD distinct JJ reports NNS I PP counted VVN , , and CC after IN a DT long JJ interval NN six CD again RB . SENT And CC that DT was VBD all RB . SENT CHAPTER NN FOUR CD THE DT DEATH NN OF IN THE DT CURATE NN It PP was VBD on IN the DT sixth JJ day NN of IN our PP$ imprisonment NN that IN I PP peeped VVD for IN the DT last JJ time NN , , and CC presently RB found VVD myself PP alone RB . SENT Instead RB of IN keeping VVG close JJ to TO me PP and CC trying VVG to TO oust VV me PP from IN the DT slit NN , , the DT curate NN had VHD gone VVN back RB into IN the DT scullery NN . SENT I PP was VBD struck VVN by IN a DT sudden JJ thought NN . SENT I PP went VVD back RB quickly RB and CC quietly RB into IN the DT scullery NN . SENT In IN the DT darkness NN I PP heard VVD the DT curate NN drinking NN . SENT I PP snatched VVD in IN the DT darkness NN , , and CC my PP$ fingers NNS caught VVD a DT bottle NN of IN burgundy NP . SENT For IN a DT few JJ minutes NNS there EX was VBD a DT tussle NN . SENT The DT bottle NN struck VVD the DT floor NN and CC broke VVD , , and CC I PP desisted VVD and CC rose VVD . SENT We PP stood VVD panting VVG and CC threatening VVG each DT other JJ . SENT In IN the DT end NN I PP planted VVD myself PP between IN him PP and CC the DT food NN , , and CC told VVD him PP of IN my PP$ determination NN to TO begin VV a DT discipline NN . SENT I PP divided VVD the DT food NN in IN the DT pantry NN , , into IN rations NNS to TO last VV us PP ten CD days NNS . SENT I PP would MD not RB let VV him PP eat VV any DT more JJR that IN day NN . SENT In IN the DT afternoon NN he PP made VVD a DT feeble JJ effort NN to TO get VV at IN the DT food NN . SENT I PP had VHD been VBN dozing VVG , , but CC in IN an DT instant NN I PP was VBD awake JJ . SENT All DT day NN and CC all DT night NN we PP sat VVD face NN to TO face VV , , I PP weary JJ but CC resolute JJ , , and CC he PP weeping VVG and CC complaining VVG of IN his PP$ immediate JJ hunger NN . SENT It PP was VBD , , I PP know VVP , , a DT night NN and CC a DT day NN , , but CC to TO me PP it PP seemed VVD it PP seems VVZ now RB an DT interminable JJ length NN of IN time NN . SENT And CC so RB our PP$ widened VVN incompatibility NN ended VVN at IN last JJ in IN open JJ conflict NN . SENT For IN two CD vast JJ days NNS we PP struggled VVD in IN undertones NNS and CC wrestling VVG contests NNS . SENT There EX were VBD times NNS when WRB I PP beat VVD and CC kicked VVD him PP madly RB , , times CC when WRB I PP cajoled VVD and CC persuaded VVD him PP , , and CC once RB I PP tried VVD to TO bribe VV him PP with IN the DT last JJ bottle NN of IN burgundy NP , , for IN there EX was VBD a DT rain NN water NN pump NN from IN which WDT I PP could MD get VV water NN . SENT But CC neither DT force NN nor CC kindness NN availed VVD . SENT he PP was VBD indeed RB beyond IN reason NN . SENT He PP would MD neither RB desist VV from IN his PP$ attacks NNS on IN the DT food NN nor CC from IN his PP$ noisy JJ babbling VVG to TO himself PP . SENT The DT rudimentary JJ precautions NNS to TO keep VV our PP$ imprisonment NN endurable JJ he PP would MD not RB observe VV . SENT Slowly RB I PP began VVD to TO realise VV the DT complete JJ overthrow VV of IN his PP$ intelligence NN , , to TO perceive VV that IN my PP$ sole JJ companion NN in IN this DT close JJ and CC sickly JJ darkness NN was VBD a DT man NN insane JJ . SENT From IN certain JJ vague JJ memories NNS I PP am VBP inclined VVN to TO think VV my PP$ own JJ mind NN wandered VVN at IN times NNS . SENT I PP had VHD strange JJ and CC hideous JJ dreams NNS whenever WRB I PP slept VVD . SENT It PP sounds VVZ paradoxical JJ , , but CC I PP am VBP inclined VVN to TO think VV that IN the DT weakness NN and CC insanity NN of IN the DT curate NN warned VVD me PP , , braced VVD me PP , , and CC kept VVD me PP a DT sane JJ man NN . SENT On IN the DT eighth JJ day NN he PP began VVD to TO talk VV aloud RB instead RB of IN whispering NN , , and CC nothing NN I PP could MD do VV would MD moderate VV his PP$ speech NN . SENT It PP is VBZ just RB , , O NP God NP . 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SENT He PP began VVD to TO raise VV his PP$ voice NN I PP prayed VVD him PP not RB to TO . SENT He PP perceived VVD a DT hold NN on IN me PP he PP threatened VVD he PP would MD shout VV and CC bring VV the DT Martians NNS upon IN us PP . SENT For IN a DT time NN that WDT scared VVD me PP . SENT but CC any DT concession NN would MD have VH shortened VVN our PP$ chance NN of IN escape NN beyond IN estimating VVG . SENT I PP defied VVD him PP , , although IN I PP felt VVD no DT assurance NN that IN he PP might MD not RB do VV this DT thing NN . SENT But CC that DT day NN , , at IN any DT rate NN , , he PP did VVD not RB . SENT He PP talked VVD with IN his PP$ voice NN rising VVG slowly RB , , through IN the DT greater JJR part NN of IN the DT eighth JJ and CC ninth JJ days NNS threats NNS , , entreaties NNS , , mingled VVN with IN a DT torrent NN of IN half DT sane JJ and CC always RB frothy JJ repentance NN for IN his PP$ vacant JJ sham NN of IN God's NP service NN , , such JJ as RB made VVN me PP pity NN him PP . SENT Then RB he PP slept VVD awhile RB , , and CC began VVD again RB with IN renewed JJ strength NN , , so RB loudly RB that IN I PP must MD needs RB make VV him PP desist VV . SENT Be VB still RB . SENT I PP implored VVD . SENT He PP rose VVD to TO his PP$ knees NNS , , for IN he PP had VHD been VBN sitting VVG in IN the DT darkness NN near IN the DT copper NN . SENT I PP have VHP been VBN still RB too RB long RB , , he PP said VVD , , in IN a DT tone NN that WDT must MD have VH reached VVN the DT pit NN , , and CC now RB I PP must MD bear VV my PP$ witness NN . 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SENT I PP put VVD out RP my PP$ hand NN and CC felt VVD the DT meat NN chopper NN hanging VVG to TO the DT wall NN . SENT In IN a DT flash NN I PP was VBD after IN him PP . SENT I PP was VBD fierce JJ with IN fear NN . SENT Before IN he PP was VBD halfway RB across IN the DT kitchen NN I PP had VHD overtaken VVN him PP . SENT With IN one CD last JJ touch NN of IN humanity NN I PP turned VVD the DT blade NN back RB and CC struck VVD him PP with IN the DT butt NN . SENT He PP went VVD headlong RB forward RB and CC lay VV stretched VVN on IN the DT ground NN . SENT I PP stumbled VVD over IN him PP and CC stood VVD panting VVG . SENT He PP lay VVD still RB . SENT Suddenly RB I PP heard VVD a DT noise NN without IN , , the DT run NN and CC smash NN of IN slipping VVG plaster NN , , and CC the DT triangular JJ aperture NN in IN the DT wall NN was VBD darkened VVN . SENT I PP looked VVD up RP and CC saw VVD the DT lower JJR surface NN of IN a DT handling VVG machine NN coming VVG slowly RB across IN the DT hole NN . SENT One CD of IN its PP$ gripping JJ limbs NNS curled VVD amid IN the DT debris NN . SENT another DT limb NN appeared VVD , , feeling VVG its PP$ way NN over IN the DT fallen JJ beams VVZ . SENT I PP stood VVD petrified VVN , , staring VVG . SENT Then RB I PP saw VVD through IN a DT sort NN of IN glass NN plate NN near IN the DT edge NN of IN the DT body NN the DT face NN , , as IN we PP may MD call VV it PP , , and CC the DT large JJ dark JJ eyes NNS of IN a DT Martian NN , , peering VVG , , and CC then RB a DT long JJ metallic JJ snake NN of IN tentacle NN came VVD feeling VVG slowly RB through IN the DT hole NN . SENT I PP turned VVD by IN an DT effort NN , , stumbled VVN over IN the DT curate NN , , and CC stopped VVD at IN the DT scullery NN door NN . SENT The DT tentacle NN was VBD now RB some DT way NN , , two CD yards NNS or CC more JJR , , in IN the DT room NN , , and CC twisting VVG and CC turning VVG , , with IN queer JJ sudden JJ movements NNS , , this DT way NN and CC that IN . SENT For IN a DT while IN I PP stood VVD fascinated VVN by IN that DT slow JJ , , fitful JJ advance NN . SENT Then RB , , with IN a DT faint JJ , , hoarse JJ cry NN , , I PP forced VVD myself PP across IN the DT scullery NN . SENT I PP trembled VVD violently RB . SENT I PP could MD scarcely RB stand VV upright RB . SENT I PP opened VVD the DT door NN of IN the DT coal NN cellar NN , , and CC stood VVD there RB in IN the DT darkness NN staring VVG at IN the DT faintly RB lit VVN doorway NN into IN the DT kitchen NN , , and CC listening VVG . SENT Had VHD the DT Martian NN seen VVN me PP . SENT What WP was VBD it PP doing VVG now RB . SENT Something NN was VBD moving VVG to TO and CC fro RB there RB , , very RB quietly RB . SENT every DT now RB and CC then RB it PP tapped VVD against IN the DT wall NN , , or CC started VVD on IN its PP$ movements NNS with IN a DT faint JJ metallic JJ ringing NN , , like IN the DT movements NNS of IN keys NNS on IN a DT split NN ring NN . SENT Then RB a DT heavy JJ body NN I PP knew VVD too RB well RB what WP was VBD dragged VVN across IN the DT floor NN of IN the DT kitchen NN towards IN the DT opening NN . SENT Irresistibly RB attracted VVN , , I PP crept VVD to TO the DT door NN and CC peeped VVD into IN the DT kitchen NN . SENT In IN the DT triangle NN of IN bright JJ outer JJ sunlight NN I PP saw VVD the DT Martian NN , , in IN its PP$ Briareus NN of IN a DT handling NN machine NN , , scrutinizing VVG the DT curate's JJ head NN . SENT I PP thought VVD at IN once RB that IN it PP would MD infer VV my PP$ presence NN from IN the DT mark NN of IN the DT blow NN I PP had VHD given VVN him PP . SENT I PP crept VVD back RB to TO the DT coal NN cellar NN , , shut VVD the DT door NN , , and CC began VVD to TO cover VV myself PP up RP as RB much RB as IN I PP could MD , , and CC as RB noiselessly RB as RB possible JJ in IN the DT darkness NN , , among IN the DT firewood NN and CC coal NN therein RB . SENT Every DT now RB and CC then RB I PP paused VVD , , rigid JJ , , to TO hear VV if IN the DT Martian NN had VHD thrust VVN its PP$ tentacles NNS through IN the DT opening NN again RB . SENT Then RB the DT faint JJ metallic JJ jingle NN returned VVD . SENT I PP traced VVD it PP slowly RB feeling VVG over IN the DT kitchen NN . SENT Presently RB I PP heard VVD it PP nearer JJR in IN the DT scullery NN , , as IN I PP judged VVN . SENT I PP thought VVD that IN its PP$ length NN might MD be VB insufficient JJ to TO reach VV me PP . SENT I PP prayed VVD copiously RB . SENT It PP passed VVD , , scraping VVG faintly RB across IN the DT cellar NN door NN . SENT An DT age NN of IN almost RB intolerable JJ suspense NN intervened VVD . SENT then RB I PP heard VVD it PP fumbling VVG at IN the DT latch NN . SENT It PP had VHD found VVN the DT door NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS understood VVD doors NNS . SENT It PP worried VVD at IN the DT catch NN for IN a DT minute NN , , perhaps RB , , and CC then RB the DT door NN opened VVD . SENT In IN the DT darkness NN I PP could MD just RB see VV the DT thing NN like IN an DT elephant's JJ trunk NN more RBR than IN anything NN else RB waving VVG towards IN me PP and CC touching VVG and CC examining VVG the DT wall NN , , coals NNS , , wood NN and CC ceiling NN . SENT It PP was VBD like IN a DT black JJ worm NN swaying VVG its PP$ blind JJ head NN to TO and CC fro RB . SENT Once RB , , even RB , , it PP touched VVD the DT heel NN of IN my PP$ boot NN . SENT I PP was VBD on IN the DT verge NN of IN screaming VVG . SENT I PP bit VVD my PP$ hand NN . SENT For IN a DT time NN the DT tentacle NN was VBD silent JJ . SENT I PP could MD have VH fancied VVN it PP had VHD been VBN withdrawn VVN . SENT Presently RB , , with IN an DT abrupt JJ click NN , , it PP gripped VVD something NN I PP thought VVD it PP had VHD me PP . SENT and CC seemed VVD to TO go VV out RP of IN the DT cellar NN again RB . SENT For IN a DT minute NN I PP was VBD not RB sure JJ . SENT Apparently RB it PP had VHD taken VVN a DT lump NN of IN coal NN to TO examine VV . SENT I PP seized VVD the DT opportunity NN of IN slightly RB shifting VVG my PP$ position NN , , which WDT had VHD become VVN cramped JJ , , and CC then RB listened VVD . SENT I PP whispered VVD passionate JJ prayers NNS for IN safety NN . SENT Then RB I PP heard VVD the DT slow JJ , , deliberate JJ sound NN creeping VVG towards IN me PP again RB . SENT Slowly RB , , slowly RB it PP drew VVD near IN , , scratching VVG against IN the DT walls NNS and CC tapping VVG the DT furniture NN . SENT While IN I PP was VBD still RB doubtful JJ , , it PP rapped VVD smartly RB against IN the DT cellar NN door NN and CC closed VVD it PP . SENT I PP heard VVD it PP go VVP into IN the DT pantry NN , , and CC the DT biscuit NN tins NNS rattled VVN and CC a DT bottle NN smashed VVD , , and CC then RB came VVD a DT heavy JJ bump NN against IN the DT cellar NN door NN . SENT Then RB silence NN that WDT passed VVD into IN an DT infinity NN of IN suspense NN . SENT Had VHD it PP gone VVN . SENT At IN last JJ I NN decided VVD that IN it PP had VHD . SENT It PP came VVD into IN the DT scullery NN no RB more RBR . SENT but CC I PP lay VVD all PDT the DT tenth JJ day NN in IN the DT close JJ darkness NN , , buried VVN among IN coals NNS and CC firewood NN , , not RB daring JJ even RB to TO crawl VV out RP for IN the DT drink NN for IN which WDT I PP craved VVD . SENT It PP was VBD the DT eleventh JJ day NN before IN I PP ventured VVD so RB far RB from IN my PP$ security NN . SENT CHAPTER NN FIVE CD THE DT STILLNESS NN My PP$ first JJ act NN before IN I PP went VVD into IN the DT pantry NN was VBD to TO fasten VV the DT door NN between IN the DT kitchen NN and CC the DT scullery NN . SENT But CC the DT pantry NN was VBD empty JJ . SENT every DT scrap NN of IN food NN had VHD gone VVN . SENT Apparently RB , , the DT Martian NN had VHD taken VVN it PP all RB on IN the DT previous JJ day NN . SENT At IN that DT discovery NN I PP despaired VVD for IN the DT first JJ time NN . SENT I PP took VVD no DT food NN , , or CC no DT drink NN either CC , , on IN the DT eleventh NN or CC the DT twelfth JJ day NN . SENT At IN first JJ my PP$ mouth NN and CC throat NN were VBD parched VVN , , and CC my PP$ strength NN ebbed VVD sensibly RB . SENT I PP sat VVD about RB in IN the DT darkness NN of IN the DT scullery NN , , in IN a DT state NN of IN despondent JJ wretchedness NN . SENT My PP$ mind NN ran VVD on IN eating VVG . SENT I PP thought VVD I PP had VHD become VVN deaf JJ , , for IN the DT noises NNS of IN movement NN I PP had VHD been VBN accustomed VVN to TO hear VV from IN the DT pit NN had VHD ceased VVN absolutely RB . SENT I PP did VVD not RB feel VV strong JJ enough RB to TO crawl VV noiselessly RB to TO the DT peephole NN , , or CC I PP would MD have VH gone VVN there RB . SENT On IN the DT twelfth JJ day NN my PP$ throat NN was VBD so RB painful JJ that IN , , taking VVG the DT chance NN of IN alarming VVG the DT Martians NNS , , I PP attacked VVD the DT creaking VVG rain NN water NN pump NN that WDT stood VVD by IN the DT sink NN , , and CC got VVD a DT couple NN of IN glassfuls NNS of IN blackened VVN and CC tainted VVN rain NN water NN . SENT I PP was VBD greatly RB refreshed VVN by IN this DT , , and CC emboldened VVN by IN the DT fact NN that IN no DT enquiring NN tentacle NN followed VVD the DT noise NN of IN my PP$ pumping VVG . SENT During IN these DT days NNS , , in IN a DT rambling VVG , , inconclusive JJ way NN , , I PP thought VVD much RB of IN the DT curate NN and CC of IN the DT manner NN of IN his PP$ death NN . SENT On IN the DT thirteenth JJ day NN I PP drank VVD some DT more JJR water NN , , and CC dozed VVD and CC thought VVD disjointedly RB of IN eating VVG and CC of IN vague JJ impossible JJ plans NNS of IN escape NN . SENT Whenever WRB I PP dozed VVD I PP dreamt VVD of IN horrible JJ phantasms NNS , , of IN the DT death NN of IN the DT curate NN , , or CC of IN sumptuous JJ dinners NNS . SENT but CC , , asleep RB or CC awake RB , , I PP felt VVD a DT keen JJ pain NN that WDT urged VVD me PP to TO drink VV again RB and CC again RB . SENT The DT light NN that WDT came VVD into IN the DT scullery NN was VBD no DT longer RBR grey JJ , , but CC red JJ . SENT To TO my PP$ disordered VVN imagination NN it PP seemed VVD the DT colour NN of IN blood NN . SENT On IN the DT fourteenth JJ day NN I PP went VVD into IN the DT kitchen NN , , and CC I PP was VBD surprised VVN to TO find VV that IN the DT fronds NNS of IN the DT red JJ weed NN had VHD grown VVN right RB across IN the DT hole NN in IN the DT wall NN , , turning VVG the DT half NN light NN of IN the DT place NN into IN a DT crimson JJ coloured JJ obscurity NN . SENT It PP was VBD early JJ on IN the DT fifteenth JJ day NN that IN I PP heard VVD a DT curious JJ , , familiar JJ sequence NN of IN sounds NNS in IN the DT kitchen NN , , and CC , , listening VVG , , identified VVD it PP as IN the DT snuffing VVG and CC scratching VVG of IN a DT dog NN . SENT Going VVG into IN the DT kitchen NN , , I PP saw VVD a DT dog's NN nose NN peering VVG in IN through IN a DT break NN among IN the DT ruddy JJ fronds NNS . SENT This DT greatly RB surprised VVN me PP . SENT At IN the DT scent NN of IN me PP he PP barked VVD shortly RB . SENT I PP thought VVD if IN I PP could MD induce VV him PP to TO come VV into IN the DT place NN quietly RB I PP should MD be VB able JJ , , perhaps RB , , to TO kill VV and CC eat VV him PP . SENT and CC in IN any DT case NN , , it PP would MD be VB advisable JJ to TO kill VV him PP , , lest IN his PP$ actions NNS attracted VVD the DT attention NN of IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT I PP crept VVD forward RB , , saying VVG Good JJ dog NN . SENT very RB softly RB . SENT but CC he PP suddenly RB withdrew VVD his PP$ head NN and CC disappeared VVD . SENT I PP listened VVD I PP was VBD not RB deaf JJ but CC certainly RB the DT pit NN was VBD still RB . SENT I PP heard VVD a DT sound NN like IN the DT flutter NN of IN a DT bird's JJ wings NNS , , and CC a DT hoarse JJ croaking VVG , , but CC that WDT was VBD all RB . SENT For IN a DT long JJ while IN I PP lay VVD close RB to TO the DT peephole NN , , but CC not RB daring JJ to TO move VV aside RP the DT red JJ plants NNS that WDT obscured VVD it PP . SENT Once RB or CC twice RB I PP heard VVD a DT faint JJ pitter NP patter NN like IN the DT feet NNS of IN the DT dog NN going VVG hither RB and CC thither RB on IN the DT sand NN far RB below IN me PP , , and CC there EX were VBD more JJR birdlike JJ sounds NNS , , but CC that WDT was VBD all RB . SENT At IN length NN , , encouraged VVN by IN the DT silence NN , , I PP looked VVD out RP . SENT Except IN in IN the DT corner NN , , where WRB a DT multitude NN of IN crows VVZ hopped VVN and CC fought VVN over IN the DT skeletons NNS of IN the DT dead JJ the DT Martians NNS had VHD consumed VVN , , there EX was VBD not RB a DT living VVG thing NN in IN the DT pit NN . SENT I PP stared VVD about IN me PP , , scarcely RB believing VVG my PP$ eyes NNS . SENT All PDT the DT machinery NN had VHD gone VVN . SENT Save VV for IN the DT big JJ mound NN of IN greyish JJ blue JJ powder NN in IN one CD corner NN , , certain JJ bars NNS of IN aluminium NN in IN another DT , , the DT black JJ birds NNS , , and CC the DT skeletons NNS of IN the DT killed VVN , , the DT place NN was VBD merely RB an DT empty JJ circular JJ pit NN in IN the DT sand NN . SENT Slowly RB I PP thrust VVD myself PP out RP through IN the DT red JJ weed NN , , and CC stood VVD upon IN the DT mound NN of IN rubble NN . SENT I PP could MD see VV in IN any DT direction NN save VV behind IN me PP , , to TO the DT north NN , , and CC neither DT Martians NNS nor CC sign NN of IN Martians NNS were VBD to TO be VB seen VVN . SENT The DT pit NN dropped VVD sheerly RB from IN my PP$ feet NNS , , but CC a DT little JJ way NN along IN the DT rubbish NN afforded VVN a DT practicable JJ slope NN to TO the DT summit NN of IN the DT ruins NNS . SENT My PP$ chance NN of IN escape NN had VHD come VVN . SENT I PP began VVD to TO tremble VV . SENT I PP hesitated VVD for IN some DT time NN , , and CC then RB , , in IN a DT gust NN of IN desperate JJ resolution NN , , and CC with IN a DT heart NN that WDT throbbed VVD violently RB , , I PP scrambled VVD to TO the DT top NN of IN the DT mound NN in IN which WDT I PP had VHD been VBN buried VVN so RB long RB . SENT I PP looked VVD about RB again RB . SENT To TO the DT northward RB , , too RB , , no DT Martian NN was VBD visible JJ . SENT When WRB I PP had VHD last RB seen VVN this DT part NN of IN Sheen NP in IN the DT daylight NN it PP had VHD been VBN a DT straggling VVG street NN of IN comfortable JJ white JJ and CC red JJ houses NNS , , interspersed VVN with IN abundant JJ shady JJ trees NNS . SENT Now RB I PP stood VVD on IN a DT mound NN of IN smashed VVN brickwork NN , , clay NN , , and CC gravel NN , , over IN which WDT spread VVD a DT multitude NN of IN red JJ cactus NN shaped VVN plants NNS , , knee NN high NN , , without IN a DT solitary JJ terrestrial JJ growth NN to TO dispute VV their PP$ footing NN . SENT The DT trees NNS near IN me PP were VBD dead JJ and CC brown JJ , , but CC further RBR a DT network NN of IN red JJ thread NN scaled VVD the DT still JJ living NN stems VVZ . SENT The DT neighbouring VVG houses NNS had VHD all RB been VBN wrecked VVD , , but CC none NN had VHD been VBN burned VVN . SENT their PP$ walls NNS stood VVD , , sometimes RB to TO the DT second JJ story NN , , with IN smashed VVN windows NNS and CC shattered JJ doors NNS . SENT The DT red JJ weed NN grew VVD tumultuously RB in IN their PP$ roofless JJ rooms NNS . SENT Below IN me PP was VBD the DT great JJ pit NN , , with IN the DT crows VVZ struggling VVG for IN its PP$ refuse NN . SENT A DT number NN of IN other JJ birds NNS hopped VVD about RB among IN the DT ruins NNS . SENT Far RB away RB I PP saw VVD a DT gaunt JJ cat NN slink NN crouchingly RB along IN a DT wall NN , , but CC traces NNS of IN men NNS there EX were VBD none NN . SENT The DT day NN seemed VVD , , by IN contrast NN with IN my PP$ recent JJ confinement NN , , dazzlingly RB bright JJ , , the DT sky NN a DT glowing JJ blue NN . SENT A DT gentle JJ breeze NN kept VVD the DT red JJ weed NN that WDT covered VVD every DT scrap NN of IN unoccupied JJ ground NN gently RB swaying VVG . SENT And CC oh UH . SENT the DT sweetness NN of IN the DT air NN . SENT CHAPTER NN SIX CD THE DT WORK NN OF IN FIFTEEN CD DAYS NNS For IN some DT time NN I PP stood VVD tottering VVG on IN the DT mound NN regardless RB of IN my PP$ safety NN . SENT Within IN that DT noisome JJ den NN from IN which WDT I PP had VHD emerged VVN I PP had VHD thought VVN with IN a DT narrow JJ intensity NN only RB of IN our PP$ immediate JJ security NN . SENT I PP had VHD not RB realised VVN what WP had VHD been VBN happening VVG to TO the DT world NN , , had VHD not RB anticipated VVN this DT startling JJ vision NN of IN unfamiliar JJ things NNS . SENT I PP had VHD expected VVN to TO see VV Sheen NP in IN ruins NNS I PP found VVD about IN me PP the DT landscape NN , , weird JJ and CC lurid JJ , , of IN another DT planet NN . SENT For IN that DT moment NN I PP touched VVD an DT emotion NN beyond IN the DT common JJ range NN of IN men NNS , , yet RB one CD that IN the DT poor JJ brutes NNS we PP dominate VVP know VV only RB too RB well RB . SENT I PP felt VVD as IN a DT rabbit NN might MD feel VV returning VVG to TO his PP$ burrow NN and CC suddenly RB confronted VVN by IN the DT work NN of IN a DT dozen NN busy JJ navvies NNS digging VVG the DT foundations NNS of IN a DT house NN . SENT I PP felt VVD the DT first JJ inkling NN of IN a DT thing NN that WDT presently RB grew VVD quite RB clear JJ in IN my PP$ mind NN , , that WDT oppressed VVD me PP for IN many JJ days NNS , , a DT sense NN of IN dethronement NN , , a DT persuasion NN that IN I PP was VBD no DT longer RBR a DT master NN , , but CC an DT animal NN among IN the DT animals NNS , , under IN the DT Martian JJ heel NN . SENT With IN us PP it PP would MD be VB as RB with IN them PP , , to TO lurk VV and CC watch VV , , to TO run VV and CC hide VV . SENT the DT fear NN and CC empire NN of IN man NN had VHD passed VVN away RB . SENT But CC so RB soon RB as IN this DT strangeness NN had VHD been VBN realised VVN it PP passed VVD , , and CC my PP$ dominant JJ motive NN became VVD the DT hunger NN of IN my PP$ long JJ and CC dismal JJ fast RB . SENT In IN the DT direction NN away RB from IN the DT pit NN I PP saw VVD , , beyond IN a DT red JJ covered JJ wall NN , , a DT patch NN of IN garden NN ground NN unburied VVD . SENT This DT gave VVD me PP a DT hint NN , , and CC I PP went VVD knee NN deep JJ , , and CC sometimes RB neck NN deep RB , , in IN the DT red JJ weed NN . SENT The DT density NN of IN the DT weed NN gave VVD me PP a DT reassuring JJ sense NN of IN hiding NN . SENT The DT wall NN was VBD some DT six CD feet NNS high JJ , , and CC when WRB I PP attempted VVD to TO clamber VV it PP I PP found VVD I PP could MD not RB lift VV my PP$ feet NNS to TO the DT crest NN . SENT So RB I PP went VVD along RP by IN the DT side NN of IN it PP , , and CC came VVD to TO a DT corner NN and CC a DT rockwork NN that WDT enabled VVD me PP to TO get VV to TO the DT top NN , , and CC tumble NN into IN the DT garden NN I PP coveted VVN . SENT Here RB I PP found VVD some DT young JJ onions NNS , , a DT couple NN of IN gladiolus NN bulbs NNS , , and CC a DT quantity NN of IN immature JJ carrots NNS , , all DT of IN which WDT I PP secured VVD , , and CC , , scrambling VVG over IN a DT ruined VVN wall NN , , went VVD on IN my PP$ way NN through IN scarlet JJ and CC crimson JJ trees NNS towards IN Kew NP it PP was VBD like IN walking VVG through IN an DT avenue NN of IN gigantic JJ blood NN drops NNS possessed VVN with IN two CD ideas NNS . SENT to TO get VV more JJR food NN , , and CC to TO limp NN , , as RB soon RB and CC as RB far RB as IN my PP$ strength NN permitted VVD , , out RB of IN this DT accursed JJ unearthly JJ region NN of IN the DT pit NN . SENT Some DT way NN farther RBR , , in IN a DT grassy JJ place NN , , was VBD a DT group NN of IN mushrooms NNS which WDT also RB I PP devoured VVN , , and CC then RB I PP came VVD upon IN a DT brown JJ sheet NN of IN flowing VVG shallow JJ water NN , , where WRB meadows NNS used VVD to TO be VB . SENT These DT fragments NNS of IN nourishment NN served VVD only RB to TO whet VV my PP$ hunger NN . SENT At IN first RB I PP was VBD surprised VVN at IN this DT flood NN in IN a DT hot JJ , , dry JJ summer NN , , but CC afterwards RB I PP discovered VVD that IN it PP was VBD caused VVN by IN the DT tropical JJ exuberance NN of IN the DT red JJ weed NN . SENT Directly RB this DT extraordinary JJ growth NN encountered VVD water NN it PP straightway RB became VVD gigantic JJ and CC of IN unparalleled JJ fecundity NN . SENT Its PP$ seeds NNS were VBD simply RB poured VVN down RP into IN the DT water NN of IN the DT Wey NP and CC Thames NP , , and CC its PP$ swiftly RB growing JJ and CC Titanic JJ water NN fronds NNS speedily RB choked VVD both CC those DT rivers NNS . SENT At IN Putney NP , , as IN I PP afterwards RB saw VVD , , the DT bridge NN was VBD almost RB lost VVN in IN a DT tangle NN of IN this DT weed NN , , and CC at IN Richmond NP , , too RB , , the DT Thames NP water NN poured VVD in IN a DT broad JJ and CC shallow JJ stream NN across IN the DT meadows NNS of IN Hampton NP and CC Twickenham NP . SENT As IN the DT water NN spread VVD the DT weed NN followed VVD them PP , , until IN the DT ruined VVN villas NNS of IN the DT Thames NP valley NN were VBD for IN a DT time NN lost VVD in IN this DT red JJ swamp NN , , whose WP$ margin NN I PP explored VVD , , and CC much RB of IN the DT desolation NN the DT Martians NNS had VHD caused VVN was VBD concealed VVN . SENT In IN the DT end NN the DT red JJ weed NN succumbed VVD almost RB as RB quickly RB as IN it PP had VHD spread VVN . SENT A DT cankering VVG disease NN , , due RB , , it PP is VBZ believed VVN , , to TO the DT action NN of IN certain JJ bacteria NNS , , presently RB seized VVD upon IN it PP . SENT Now RB by IN the DT action NN of IN natural JJ selection NN , , all DT terrestrial JJ plants NNS have VHP acquired VVN a DT resisting VVG power NN against IN bacterial JJ diseases NNS they PP never RB succumb VV without IN a DT severe JJ struggle NN , , but CC the DT red JJ weed NN rotted VVN like IN a DT thing NN already RB dead JJ . SENT The DT fronds NNS became VVD bleached VVN , , and CC then RB shrivelled VVN and CC brittle JJ . SENT They PP broke VVD off RP at IN the DT least JJS touch NN , , and CC the DT waters NNS that WDT had VHD stimulated VVN their PP$ early JJ growth NN carried VVD their PP$ last JJ vestiges NNS out RB to TO sea NN . SENT My PP$ first JJ act NN on IN coming VVG to TO this DT water NN was VBD , , of IN course NN , , to TO slake VV my PP$ thirst NN . SENT I PP drank VVD a DT great JJ deal NN of IN it PP and CC , , moved VVN by IN an DT impulse NN , , gnawed VVD some DT fronds NNS of IN red JJ weed NN . SENT but CC they PP were VBD watery JJ , , and CC had VHD a DT sickly JJ , , metallic JJ taste NN . SENT I PP found VVD the DT water NN was VBD sufficiently RB shallow JJ for IN me PP to TO wade VV securely RB , , although IN the DT red JJ weed NN impeded VVN my PP$ feet NNS a DT little JJ . SENT but CC the DT flood NN evidently RB got VVD deeper JJR towards IN the DT river NN , , and CC I PP turned VVD back RB to TO Mortlake NP . SENT I PP managed VVD to TO make VV out RP the DT road NN by IN means NNS of IN occasional JJ ruins NNS of IN its PP$ villas NNS and CC fences NNS and CC lamps NNS , , and CC so RB presently RB I PP got VVD out RP of IN this DT spate NN and CC made VVD my PP$ way NN to TO the DT hill NN going VVG up RP towards IN Roehampton NP and CC came VVD out RP on IN Putney NP Common NP . SENT Here RB the DT scenery NN changed VVN from IN the DT strange JJ and CC unfamiliar JJ to TO the DT wreckage NN of IN the DT familiar JJ . SENT patches NNS of IN ground NN exhibited VVN the DT devastation NN of IN a DT cyclone NN , , and CC in IN a DT few JJ score NN yards NNS I PP would MD come VV upon IN perfectly RB undisturbed JJ spaces NNS , , houses NNS with IN their PP$ blinds NNS trimly RB drawn VVN and CC doors NNS closed VVD , , as RB if IN they PP had VHD been VBN left VVN for IN a DT day NN by IN the DT owners NNS , , or CC as RB if IN their PP$ inhabitants NNS slept VVD within IN . SENT The DT red JJ weed NN was VBD less RBR abundant JJ . SENT the DT tall JJ trees NNS along IN the DT lane NN were VBD free JJ from IN the DT red JJ creeper NN . SENT I PP hunted VVN for IN food NN among IN the DT trees NNS , , finding VVG nothing NN , , and CC I PP also RB raided VVD a DT couple NN of IN silent JJ houses NNS , , but CC they PP had VHD already RB been VBN broken VVN into IN and CC ransacked VVN . SENT I PP rested VVD for IN the DT remainder NN of IN the DT daylight NN in IN a DT shrubbery NN , , being NN , , in IN my PP$ enfeebled VVN condition NN , , too RB fatigued VVN to TO push VV on RP . SENT All PDT this DT time NN I PP saw VVD no DT human JJ beings NNS , , and CC no DT signs NNS of IN the DT Martians NNS . SENT I PP encountered VVD a DT couple NN of IN hungry JJ looking VVG dogs NNS , , but CC both DT hurried JJ circuitously RB away RB from IN the DT advances NNS I PP made VVD them PP . SENT Near IN Roehampton NP I PP had VHD seen VVN two CD human JJ skeletons NNS not RB bodies NNS , , but CC skeletons NNS , , picked VVD clean JJ and CC in IN the DT wood NN by IN me PP I PP found VVD the DT crushed JJ and CC scattered JJ bones NNS of IN several JJ cats NNS and CC rabbits NNS and CC the DT skull NN of IN a DT sheep NN . SENT But CC though IN I PP gnawed VVD parts NNS of IN these DT in IN my PP$ mouth NN , , there EX was VBD nothing NN to TO be VB got VVN from IN them PP . SENT After IN sunset NN I PP struggled VVD on IN along IN the DT road NN towards IN Putney NP , , where WRB I PP think VVP the DT Heat NP Ray NP must MD have VH been VBN used VVN for IN some DT reason NN . SENT And CC in IN the DT garden NN beyond IN Roehampton NP I PP got VVD a DT quantity NN of IN immature JJ potatoes NNS , , sufficient JJ to TO stay VV my PP$ hunger NN . SENT From IN this DT garden NN one NN looked VVD down RP upon IN Putney NP and CC the DT river NN . SENT The DT aspect NN of IN the DT place NN in IN the DT dusk NN was VBD singularly RB desolate JJ . SENT blackened VVN trees NNS , , blackened VVN , , desolate JJ ruins NNS , , and CC down RB the DT hill NN the DT sheets NNS of IN the DT flooded VVN river NN , , red NN tinged VVN with IN the DT weed NN . SENT And CC over IN all DT silence NN . SENT It PP filled VVD me PP with IN indescribable JJ terror NN to TO think VV how WRB swiftly RB that IN desolating VVG change NN had VHD come VVN . SENT For IN a DT time NN I PP believed VVD that DT mankind NN had VHD been VBN swept VVN out RP of IN existence NN , , and CC that IN I PP stood VVD there RB alone RB , , the DT last JJ man NN left VVD alive JJ . SENT Hard RB by IN the DT top NN of IN Putney NP Hill NP I PP came VVD upon IN another DT skeleton NN , , with IN the DT arms NNS dislocated VVN and CC removed VVN several JJ yards NNS from IN the DT rest NN of IN the DT body NN . SENT As IN I PP proceeded VVD I PP became VVD more JJR and CC more RBR convinced VVN that IN the DT extermination NN of IN mankind NN was VBD , , save VV for IN such JJ stragglers NNS as IN myself PP , , already RB accomplished VVN in IN this DT part NN of IN the DT world NN . SENT The DT Martians NNS , , I PP thought VVD , , had VHD gone VVN on RP and CC left VVD the DT country NN desolated VVD , , seeking VVG food NN elsewhere RB . SENT Perhaps RB even RB now RB they PP were VBD destroying VVG Berlin NP or CC Paris NP , , or CC it PP might MD be VB they PP had VHD gone VVN northward RB . SENT CHAPTER NN SEVEN CD THE DT MAN NN ON IN PUTNEY NP HILL NN I PP spent VVD that DT night NN in IN the DT inn NN that WDT stands VVZ at IN the DT top NN of IN Putney NP Hill NP , , sleeping VVG in IN a DT made VVN bed NN for IN the DT first JJ time NN since IN my PP$ flight NN to TO Leatherhead NP . SENT I PP will MD not RB tell VV the DT needless JJ trouble NN I PP had VHD breaking VVG into IN that DT house NN afterwards RB I PP found VVD the DT front JJ door NN was VBD on IN the DT latch NN nor CC how WRB I PP ransacked VVD every DT room NN for IN food NN , , until IN just RB on IN the DT verge NN of IN despair NN , , in IN what WP seemed VVD to TO me PP to TO be VB a DT servant's JJ bedroom NN , , I PP found VVD a DT rat NN gnawed VVD crust NN and CC two CD tins NNS of IN pineapple NN . SENT The DT place NN had VHD been VBN already RB searched VVD and CC emptied VVN . SENT In IN the DT bar NN I PP afterwards RB found VVD some DT biscuits NNS and CC sandwiches NNS that WDT had VHD been VBN overlooked VVN . SENT The DT latter NN I PP could MD not RB eat VV , , they PP were VBD too RB rotten JJ , , but CC the DT former JJ not RB only RB stayed VVD my PP$ hunger NN , , but CC filled VVD my PP$ pockets NNS . SENT I PP lit VVD no DT lamps NNS , , fearing VVG some DT Martian NN might MD come VV beating VVG that DT part NN of IN London NP for IN food NN in IN the DT night NN . SENT Before IN I PP went VVD to TO bed NN I PP had VHD an DT interval NN of IN restlessness NN , , and CC prowled VVD from IN window NN to TO window NN , , peering VVG out RP for IN some DT sign NN of IN these DT monsters NNS . SENT I PP slept VVD little RB . SENT As IN I PP lay VVD in IN bed NN I PP found VVD myself PP thinking VVG consecutively RB a DT thing NN I PP do VVP not RB remember VV to TO have VH done VVN since IN my PP$ last JJ argument NN with IN the DT curate NN . SENT During IN all PDT the DT intervening VVG time NN my PP$ mental JJ condition NN had VHD been VBN a DT hurrying VVG succession NN of IN vague JJ emotional JJ states NNS or CC a DT sort NN of IN stupid JJ receptivity NN . SENT But CC in IN the DT night NN my PP$ brain NN , , reinforced VVD , , I PP suppose VVP , , by IN the DT food NN I PP had VHD eaten VVN , , grew VVD clear JJ again RB , , and CC I PP thought VVD . SENT Three CD things NNS struggled VVN for IN possession NN of IN my PP$ mind NN . SENT the DT killing NN of IN the DT curate NN , , the DT whereabouts NN of IN the DT Martians NNS , , and CC the DT possible JJ fate NN of IN my PP$ wife NN . SENT The DT former JJ gave VVD me PP no DT sensation NN of IN horror NN or CC remorse NN to TO recall VV . SENT I PP saw VVD it PP simply RB as IN a DT thing NN done VVN , , a DT memory NN infinitely RB disagreeable JJ but CC quite RB without IN the DT quality NN of IN remorse NN . SENT I PP saw VVD myself PP then RB as IN I PP see VVP myself PP now RB , , driven VVN step NN by IN step NN towards IN that DT hasty JJ blow NN , , the DT creature NN of IN a DT sequence NN of IN accidents NNS leading VVG inevitably RB to TO that DT . SENT I PP felt VVD no DT condemnation NN . SENT yet RB the DT memory NN , , static JJ , , unprogressive JJ , , haunted VVN me PP . SENT In IN the DT silence NN of IN the DT night NN , , with IN that DT sense NN of IN the DT nearness NN of IN God NP that WDT sometimes RB comes VVZ into IN the DT stillness NN and CC the DT darkness NN , , I PP stood VVD my PP$ trial NN , , my PP$ only JJ trial NN , , for IN that DT moment NN of IN wrath NN and CC fear NN . SENT I PP retraced VVD every DT step NN of IN our PP$ conversation NN from IN the DT moment NN when WRB I PP had VHD found VVN him PP crouching VVG beside IN me PP , , heedless JJ of IN my PP$ thirst NN , , and CC pointing VVG to TO the DT fire NN and CC smoke NN that WDT streamed VVD up RP from IN the DT ruins NNS of IN Weybridge NP . SENT We PP had VHD been VBN incapable JJ of IN co NP operation NN grim JJ chance NN had VHD taken VVN no DT heed NN of IN that DT . SENT Had VHD I PP foreseen VVN , , I PP should MD have VH left VVN him PP at IN Halliford NP . SENT But CC I PP did VVD not RB foresee VV . SENT and CC crime NN is VBZ to TO foresee VV and CC do VV . SENT And CC I PP set VVD this DT down RP as IN I PP have VHP set VVN all PDT this DT story NN down RB , , as IN it PP was VBD . SENT There EX were VBD no DT witnesses NNS all PDT these DT things NNS I PP might MD have VH concealed VVN . SENT But CC I PP set VVD it PP down RP , , and CC the DT reader NN must MD form VV his PP$ judgment NN as IN he PP will MD . SENT And CC when WRB , , by IN an DT effort NN , , I PP had VHD set VVN aside RP that IN picture NN of IN a DT prostrate JJ body NN , , I PP faced VVD the DT problem NN of IN the DT Martians NNS and CC the DT fate NN of IN my PP$ wife NN . SENT For IN the DT former JJ I PP had VHD no DT data NNS . SENT I PP could MD imagine VV a DT hundred CD things NNS , , and CC so RB , , unhappily RB , , I PP could MD for IN the DT latter NN . SENT And CC suddenly RB that DT night NN became VVD terrible JJ . SENT I PP found VVD myself PP sitting VVG up RP in IN bed NN , , staring VVG at IN the DT dark NN . SENT I PP found VVD myself PP praying VVG that IN the DT Heat NP Ray NP might MD have VH suddenly RB and CC painlessly RB struck VVD her PP out RP of IN being VBG . SENT Since IN the DT night NN of IN my PP$ return NN from IN Leatherhead NP I PP had VHD not RB prayed VVN . SENT I PP had VHD uttered VVD prayers NNS , , fetish NN prayers NNS , , had VHD prayed VVN as IN heathens NN mutter NN charms VVZ when WRB I PP was VBD in IN extremity NN . SENT but CC now RB I PP prayed VVD indeed RB , , pleading VVG steadfastly RB and CC sanely RB , , face VVP to TO face VV with IN the DT darkness NN of IN God NP . SENT Strange JJ night NN . 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SENT And CC you PP weren't NN killed VVN at IN Weybridge NP . SENT I PP recognised VVD him PP at IN the DT same JJ moment NN . SENT You PP are VBP the DT artilleryman NN who WP came VVD into IN my PP$ garden NN . SENT Good JJ luck NN . SENT he PP said VVD . SENT We PP are VBP lucky JJ ones NNS . SENT Fancy JJ you PP . SENT He PP put VVD out RP a DT hand NN , , and CC I PP took VVD it PP . SENT I PP crawled VVD up RP a DT drain NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT But CC they PP didn't VVD kill VV everyone NN . SENT And CC after IN they PP went VVD away RB I PP got VVD off RP towards IN Walton NP across IN the DT fields NNS . SENT But CC It's NP not RB sixteen CD days NNS altogether RB and CC your PP$ hair NN is VBZ grey JJ . SENT He PP looked VVD over RP his PP$ shoulder NN suddenly RB . SENT Only RB a DT rook NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT One PP gets VVZ to TO know VV that DT birds NNS have VHP shadows NNS these DT days NNS . SENT This DT is VBZ a DT bit NN open JJ . 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SENT And CC these DT are VBP only RB pioneers NNS . SENT They PP kept VVD on IN coming VVG . SENT These DT green JJ stars NNS I've NN seen VVN none NN these DT five CD or CC six CD days NNS , , but CC I've NP no DT doubt NN they're NN falling VVG somewhere RB every DT night NN . SENT Nothing's NNS to TO be VB done VVN . SENT We're NN under IN . SENT We're NP beat VVD . SENT I PP made VVD him PP no DT answer NN . SENT I PP sat VVD staring VVG before IN me PP , , trying VVG in IN vain JJ to TO devise VV some DT countervailing VVG thought NN . SENT This DT isn't NN a DT war NN , , said VVD the DT artilleryman NN . SENT It PP never RB was VBD a DT war NN , , any DT more JJR than IN there's JJR war NN between IN man NN and CC ants NNS . SENT Suddenly RB I PP recalled VVD the DT night NN in IN the DT observatory NN . SENT After IN the DT tenth NN shot VVD they PP fired VVD no RB more RBR at IN least JJS , , until IN the DT first JJ cylinder NN came VVD . 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SENT We PP have VHP to TO invent VV a DT sort NN of IN life NN where WRB men NNS can MD live VV and CC breed VV , , and CC be VB sufficiently RB secure JJ to TO bring VV the DT children NNS up RB . SENT Yes UH wait VV a DT bit NN , , and CC I'll NP make VVP it PP clearer NN what WP I PP think VVP ought MD to TO be VB done VVN . SENT The DT tame JJ ones NNS will MD go VV like IN all DT tame JJ beasts NNS . SENT in IN a DT few JJ generations NNS they'll RB be VB big JJ , , beautiful JJ , , rich JJ blooded JJ , , stupid JJ rubbish NN . SENT The DT risk NN is VBZ that IN we PP who WP keep VVP wild JJ will MD go VV savage NN degenerate VV into IN a DT sort NN of IN big JJ , , savage JJ rat NN . SENT . SENT . SENT . SENT You PP see VVP , , how WRB I PP mean VVP to TO live VV is VBZ underground JJ . SENT I've NNS been VBN thinking VVG about IN the DT drains VVZ . SENT Of IN course NN those DT who WP don't VVD know VVP drains VVZ think VV horrible JJ things NNS . SENT but CC under IN this DT London NP are VBP miles NNS and CC miles NNS hundreds NNS of IN miles NNS and CC a DT few JJ days NNS rain NN and CC London NP empty VVP will MD leave VV them PP sweet JJ and CC clean JJ . SENT The DT main JJ drains NNS are VBP big JJ enough JJ and CC airy JJ enough NN for IN anyone NN . SENT Then RB there's RB cellars NNS , , vaults NNS , , stores NNS , , from IN which WDT bolting VVG passages NNS may MD be VB made VVN to TO the DT drains NNS . SENT And CC the DT railway NN tunnels NNS and CC subways NNS . SENT Eh NP . SENT You PP begin VVP to TO see VV . SENT And CC we PP form VVP a DT band NN able JJ bodied VVN , , clean JJ minded VVD men NNS . SENT We're NP not RB going VVG to TO pick VV up RP any DT rubbish NN that WDT drifts VVZ in IN . SENT Weaklings NNS go VVP out RP again RB . SENT As IN you PP meant VVD me PP to TO go VV . SENT Well RB I PP parleyed VVD , , didn't VVD I PP . SENT We PP won't VVD quarrel VV about RB that IN . SENT Go VV on IN . SENT Those DT who WP stop VVP obey VV orders NNS . SENT Able JJ bodied VVD , , clean JJ minded VVD women NNS we PP want VVP also RB mothers NNS and CC teachers NNS . SENT No DT lackadaisical JJ ladies NNS no RB blasted VVD rolling VVG eyes NNS . SENT We PP can't VVD have VH any DT weak JJ or CC silly JJ . SENT Life NN is VBZ real JJ again RB , , and CC the DT useless JJ and CC cumbersome JJ and CC mischievous JJ have VHP to TO die VV . SENT They PP ought MD to TO die VV . SENT They PP ought MD to TO be VB willing JJ to TO die VV . SENT It's NP a DT sort NN of IN disloyalty NN , , after IN all DT , , to TO live VV and CC taint VV the DT race NN . SENT And CC they PP can't NN be VB happy JJ . SENT Moreover RB , , dying's NNS none NN so RB dreadful JJ . SENT it's NNS the DT funking VVG makes VVZ it PP bad JJ . SENT And CC in IN all PDT those DT places NNS we PP shall MD gather VV . SENT Our PP$ district NN will MD be VB London JJ . SENT And CC we PP may MD even RB be VB able JJ to TO keep VV a DT watch NN , , and CC run VV about RB in IN the DT open JJ when WRB the DT Martians NNS keep VVP away RB . SENT Play NN cricket NN , , perhaps RB . SENT That's NNS how WRB we PP shall MD save VV the DT race NN . SENT Eh NP . SENT It's NP a DT possible JJ thing NN . SENT But CC saving VVG the DT race NN is VBZ nothing NN in IN itself PP . SENT As IN I PP say VVP , , that's NNS only RB being JJ rats NNS . SENT It's NNS saving VVG our PP$ knowledge NN and CC adding VVG to TO it PP is VBZ the DT thing NN . SENT There RB men NNS like IN you PP come VVP in IN . SENT There's NP books NNS , , there's RB models NNS . SENT We PP must MD make VV great JJ safe JJ places NNS down RB deep JJ , , and CC get VV all PDT the DT books NNS we PP can MD . SENT not RB novels NNS and CC poetry NN swipes NNS , , but CC ideas NNS , , science NN books NNS . SENT That's NNS where WRB men NNS like VVP you PP come VVP in IN . SENT We PP must MD go VV to TO the DT British NP Museum NP and CC pick VV all PDT those DT books NNS through IN . SENT Especially RB we PP must MD keep VV up RP our PP$ science NN learn VV more RBR . SENT We PP must MD watch VV these DT Martians NNS . SENT Some DT of IN us PP must MD go VV as IN spies NNS . SENT When WRB it's NNS all DT working NN , , perhaps RB I PP will MD . SENT Get VV caught VVN , , I PP mean VVP . SENT And CC the DT great JJ thing NN is VBZ , , we PP must MD leave VV the DT Martians NNS alone RB . SENT We PP mustn't VVD even RB steal VV . SENT If IN we PP get VVP in IN their PP$ way NN , , we PP clear VVP out RP . SENT We PP must MD show VV them PP we PP mean VVP no DT harm NN . SENT Yes UH , , I PP know VVP . SENT But CC they're JJ intelligent JJ things NNS , , and CC they PP won't VVD hunt VV us PP down RP if IN they PP have VHP all DT they PP want VVP , , and CC think VVP we're NN just RB harmless JJ vermin NNS . SENT The DT artilleryman NN paused VVD and CC laid VVD a DT brown JJ hand NN upon IN my PP$ arm NN . SENT After IN all DT , , it PP may MD not RB be VB so RB much JJ we PP may MD have VH to TO learn VV before RB Just RB imagine VV this DT . SENT four CD or CC five CD of IN their PP$ fighting VVG machines NNS suddenly RB starting VVG off RP Heat NP Rays NPS right NN and CC left VVD , , and CC not RB a DT Martian NN in IN em NN . SENT Not RB a DT Martian NN in IN em NN , , but CC men NNS men NNS who WP have VHP learned VVN the DT way NN how WRB . SENT It PP may MD be VB in IN my PP$ time NN , , even RB those DT men NNS . SENT Fancy NP having VHG one CD of IN them PP lovely JJ things NNS , , with IN its PP$ Heat NP Ray NP wide JJ and CC free JJ . SENT Fancy NP having VHG it PP in IN control NN . SENT What WP would MD it PP matter VV if IN you PP smashed VVD to TO smithereens NN at IN the DT end NN of IN the DT run NN , , after IN a DT bust NN like IN that DT . SENT I PP reckon VVP the DT Martians'll NP open VV their PP$ beautiful JJ eyes NNS . SENT Can't NP you PP see VVP them PP , , man UH . SENT Can't NP you PP see VVP them PP hurrying VVG , , hurrying VVG puffing VVG and CC blowing VVG and CC hooting VVG to TO their PP$ other JJ mechanical JJ affairs NNS . SENT Something NN out RB of IN gear NN in IN every DT case NN . SENT And CC swish NN , , bang NN , , rattle VV , , swish VV . SENT Just RB as IN they PP are VBP fumbling VVG over IN it PP , , swish NN comes VVZ the DT Heat NP Ray NP , , and CC , , behold VV . SENT man NN has VHZ come VVN back RB to TO his PP$ own JJ . SENT For IN a DT while IN the DT imaginative JJ daring JJ of IN the DT artilleryman NN , , and CC the DT tone NN of IN assurance NN and CC courage NN he PP assumed VVD , , completely RB dominated VVD my PP$ mind NN . SENT I PP believed VVD unhesitatingly RB both CC in IN his PP$ forecast NN of IN human JJ destiny NN and CC in IN the DT practicability NN of IN his PP$ astonishing JJ scheme NN , , and CC the DT reader NN who WP thinks VVZ me PP susceptible JJ and CC foolish JJ must MD contrast VV his PP$ position NN , , reading VVG steadily RB with IN all PDT his PP$ thoughts NNS about IN his PP$ subject NN , , and CC mine NN , , crouching VVG fearfully RB in IN the DT bushes NNS and CC listening NN , , distracted VVN by IN apprehension NN . SENT We PP talked VVD in IN this DT manner NN through IN the DT early JJ morning NN time NN , , and CC later RBR crept VVD out RP of IN the DT bushes NNS , , and CC , , after IN scanning VVG the DT sky NN for IN Martians NNS , , hurried VVN precipitately RB to TO the DT house NN on IN Putney NP Hill NP where WRB he PP had VHD made VVN his PP$ lair NN . SENT It PP was VBD the DT coal NN cellar NN of IN the DT place NN , , and CC when WRB I PP saw VVD the DT work NN he PP had VHD spent VVN a DT week NN upon IN it PP was VBD a DT burrow NN scarcely RB ten CD yards NNS long RB , , which WDT he PP designed VVD to TO reach VV to TO the DT main JJ drain NN on IN Putney NP Hill NP I PP had VHD my PP$ first JJ inkling NN of IN the DT gulf NN between IN his PP$ dreams NNS and CC his PP$ powers NNS . SENT Such PDT a DT hole NN I PP could MD have VH dug VVD in IN a DT day NN . SENT But CC I PP believed VVD in IN him PP sufficiently RB to TO work VV with IN him PP all RB that IN morning NN until IN past JJ midday NN at IN his PP$ digging NN . SENT We PP had VHD a DT garden NN barrow NN and CC shot VVD the DT earth NN we PP removed VVD against IN the DT kitchen NN range NN . SENT We PP refreshed VVD ourselves PP with IN a DT tin NN of IN mock JJ turtle NN soup NN and CC wine NN from IN the DT neighbouring VVG pantry NN . SENT I PP found VVD a DT curious JJ relief NN from IN the DT aching VVG strangeness NN of IN the DT world NN in IN this DT steady JJ labour NN . SENT As IN we PP worked VVD , , I PP turned VVD his PP$ project NN over IN in IN my PP$ mind NN , , and CC presently RB objections NNS and CC doubts NNS began VVD to TO arise VV . SENT but CC I PP worked VVD there RB all PDT the DT morning NN , , so RB glad JJ was VBD I NN to TO find VV myself PP with IN a DT purpose NN again RB . SENT After IN working VVG an DT hour NN I PP began VVD to TO speculate VV on IN the DT distance NN one PP had VHD to TO go VV before IN the DT cloaca NN was VBD reached VVN , , the DT chances NNS we PP had VHD of IN missing VVG it PP altogether RB . SENT My PP$ immediate JJ trouble NN was VBD why WRB we PP should MD dig VV this DT long JJ tunnel NN , , when WRB it PP was VBD possible JJ to TO get VV into IN the DT drain NN at IN once RB down RB one CD of IN the DT manholes NNS , , and CC work VV back RB to TO the DT house NN . SENT It PP seemed VVD to TO me PP , , too RB , , that IN the DT house NN was VBD inconveniently RB chosen VVN , , and CC required VVD a DT needless JJ length NN of IN tunnel NN . SENT And CC just RB as IN I PP was VBD beginning VVG to TO face VV these DT things NNS , , the DT artilleryman NN stopped VVD digging VVG , , and CC looked VVD at IN me PP . SENT We're NNS working VVG well RB , , he PP said VVD . SENT He PP put VVD down RP his PP$ spade NN . SENT Let VV us PP knock VV off RP a DT bit NN he PP said VVD . SENT I PP think VVP it's JJ time NN we PP reconnoitred VVD from IN the DT roof NN of IN the DT house NN . SENT I PP was VBD for IN going VVG on RP , , and CC after IN a DT little JJ hesitation NN he PP resumed VVD his PP$ spade NN . SENT and CC then RB suddenly RB I PP was VBD struck VVN by IN a DT thought NN . SENT I PP stopped VVD , , and CC so RB did VVD he PP at IN once RB . SENT Why WRB were VBD you PP walking VVG about IN the DT common JJ , , I PP said VVD , , instead RB of IN being VBG here RB . SENT Taking VVG the DT air NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT I PP was VBD coming VVG back RB . SENT It's NNS safer JJR by IN night NN . SENT But CC the DT work NN . SENT Oh UH , , one PP can't VVD always RB work VV , , he PP said VVD , , and CC in IN a DT flash NN I PP saw VVD the DT man NN plain NN . SENT He PP hesitated VVD , , holding VVG his PP$ spade NN . SENT We PP ought MD to TO reconnoitre VV now RB , , he PP said VVD , , because RB if IN any DT come VVN near IN they PP may MD hear VV the DT spades NNS and CC drop NN upon IN us PP unawares RB . SENT I PP was VBD no DT longer RBR disposed JJ to TO object VV . SENT We PP went VVD together RB to TO the DT roof NN and CC stood VVD on IN a DT ladder NN peeping VVG out RP of IN the DT roof NN door NN . SENT No DT Martians NNS were VBD to TO be VB seen VVN , , and CC we PP ventured VVD out RP on IN the DT tiles NNS , , and CC slipped VVD down RP under IN shelter NN of IN the DT parapet NN . SENT From IN this DT position NN a DT shrubbery NN hid VVD the DT greater JJR portion NN of IN Putney NP , , but CC we PP could MD see VV the DT river NN below RB , , a DT bubbly JJ mass NN of IN red JJ weed NN , , and CC the DT low JJ parts NNS of IN Lambeth NP flooded VVN and CC red JJ . SENT The DT red JJ creeper NN swarmed VVD up RP the DT trees NNS about IN the DT old JJ palace NN , , and CC their PP$ branches NNS stretched VVD gaunt JJ and CC dead JJ , , and CC set VVN with IN shrivelled VVN leaves NNS , , from IN amid IN its PP$ clusters NNS . SENT It PP was VBD strange JJ how WRB entirely RB dependent JJ both CC these DT things NNS were VBD upon IN flowing VVG water NN for IN their PP$ propagation NN . SENT About IN us PP neither CC had VHD gained VVN a DT footing NN . SENT laburnums NNS , , pink JJ mays NNS , , snowballs NNS , , and CC trees NNS of IN arbor NN vitae NNS , , rose VVD out RP of IN laurels NNS and CC hydrangeas NNS , , green JJ and CC brilliant JJ into IN the DT sunlight NN . SENT Beyond IN Kensington NP dense JJ smoke NN was VBD rising VVG , , and CC that IN and CC a DT blue JJ haze NN hid VVD the DT northward RB hills NNS . SENT The DT artilleryman NN began VVD to TO tell VV me PP of IN the DT sort NN of IN people NNS who WP still RB remained VVD in IN London NP . SENT One CD night NN last JJ week NN , , he PP said VVD , , some DT fools NNS got VVD the DT electric JJ light NN in IN order NN , , and CC there EX was VBD all DT Regent NP Street NP and CC the DT Circus NP ablaze RB , , crowded VVN with IN painted JJ and CC ragged JJ drunkards NNS , , men NNS and CC women NNS , , dancing VVG and CC shouting VVG till IN dawn NN . SENT A DT man NN who WP was VBD there RB told VVN me PP . SENT And CC as IN the DT day NN came VVD they PP became VVD aware JJ of IN a DT fighting VVG machine NN standing VVG near IN by IN the DT Langham NP and CC looking VVG down RP at IN them PP . SENT Heaven NN knows VVZ how WRB long RB he PP had VHD been VBN there RB . SENT It PP must MD have VH given VVN some DT of IN them PP a DT nasty JJ turn NN . SENT He PP came VVD down RP the DT road NN towards IN them PP , , and CC picked VVD up RB nearly RB a DT hundred CD too RB drunk JJ or CC frightened JJ to TO run VV away RB . 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SENT Neither CC of IN us PP seemed VVD disposed VVN to TO resume VV digging NN , , and CC when WRB he PP suggested VVD a DT meal NN , , I PP was VBD nothing NN loath JJ . SENT He PP became VVD suddenly RB very RB generous JJ , , and CC when WRB we PP had VHD eaten VVN he PP went VVD away RB and CC returned VVN with IN some DT excellent JJ cigars NNS . SENT We PP lit VVD these DT , , and CC his PP$ optimism NN glowed VVD . SENT He PP was VBD inclined VVN to TO regard VV my PP$ coming VVG as IN a DT great JJ occasion NN . SENT There's RB some DT champagne NN in IN the DT cellar NN , , he PP said VVD . SENT We PP can MD dig VV better RBR on IN this DT Thames NP side NN burgundy NP , , said VVD I PP . SENT No RB , , said VVD he PP . SENT I PP am VBP host NN today NN . SENT Champagne NP . SENT Great NP God NP . SENT We've NP a DT heavy JJ enough JJ task NN before IN us PP . SENT Let VV us PP take VV a DT rest NN and CC gather VV strength NN while IN we PP may MD . SENT Look VV at IN these DT blistered VVN hands NNS . SENT And CC pursuant JJ to TO this DT idea NN of IN a DT holiday NN , , he PP insisted VVD upon IN playing VVG cards NNS after IN we PP had VHD eaten VVN . SENT He PP taught VVD me PP euchre VV , , and CC after IN dividing VVG London NP between IN us PP , , I PP taking VVG the DT northern JJ side NN and CC he PP the DT southern JJ , , we PP played VVD for IN parish NN points NNS . SENT Grotesque JJ and CC foolish JJ as IN this DT will MD seem VV to TO the DT sober JJ reader NN , , it PP is VBZ absolutely RB true JJ , , and CC what WP is VBZ more RBR remarkable JJ , , I PP found VVD the DT card NN game NN and CC several JJ others NNS we PP played VVD extremely RB interesting JJ . SENT Strange JJ mind NN of IN man NN . 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SENT the DT fires NNS near IN Kensington NP glowed VVD redly RB , , and CC now RB and CC then RB an DT orange JJ red JJ tongue NN of IN flame NN flashed VVD up RP and CC vanished VVD in IN the DT deep JJ blue JJ night NN . SENT All PDT the DT rest NN of IN London NP was VBD black JJ . SENT Then RB , , nearer JJR , , I PP perceived VVD a DT strange JJ light NN , , a DT pale NN , , violet NN purple JJ fluorescent JJ glow NN , , quivering VVG under IN the DT night NN breeze NN . SENT For IN a DT space NN I PP could MD not RB understand VV it PP , , and CC then RB I PP knew VVD that IN it PP must MD be VB the DT red JJ weed NN from IN which WDT this DT faint JJ irradiation NN proceeded VVD . SENT With IN that DT realisation NN my PP$ dormant JJ sense NN of IN wonder NN , , my PP$ sense NN of IN the DT proportion NN of IN things NNS , , awoke VVD again RB . SENT I PP glanced VVD from IN that IN to TO Mars NP , , red JJ and CC clear JJ , , glowing JJ high NN in IN the DT west NN , , and CC then RB gazed VVN long RB and CC earnestly RB at IN the DT darkness NN of IN Hampstead NP and CC Highgate NP . SENT I PP remained VVD a DT very RB long JJ time NN upon IN the DT roof NN , , wondering VVG at IN the DT grotesque JJ changes NNS of IN the DT day NN . SENT I PP recalled VVD my PP$ mental JJ states NNS from IN the DT midnight NN prayer NN to TO the DT foolish JJ card NN playing NN . SENT I PP had VHD a DT violent JJ revulsion NN of IN feeling NN . SENT I PP remember VVP I PP flung VVD away RP the DT cigar NN with IN a DT certain JJ wasteful JJ symbolism NN . SENT My PP$ folly NN came VVD to TO me PP with IN glaring JJ exaggeration NN . SENT I PP seemed VVD a DT traitor NN to TO my PP$ wife NN and CC to TO my PP$ kind NN . SENT I PP was VBD filled VVN with IN remorse NN . SENT I PP resolved VVD to TO leave VV this DT strange JJ undisciplined JJ dreamer NN of IN great JJ things NNS to TO his PP$ drink NN and CC gluttony NN , , and CC to TO go VV on IN into IN London NP . SENT There RB , , it PP seemed VVD to TO me PP , , I PP had VHD the DT best JJS chance NN of IN learning VVG what WP the DT Martians NNS and CC my PP$ fellowmen NNS were VBD doing VVG . SENT I PP was VBD still RB upon IN the DT roof NN when WRB the DT late JJ moon NN rose VVD . SENT CHAPTER NN EIGHT CD DEAD JJ LONDON NP After IN I PP had VHD parted VVD from IN the DT artilleryman NN , , I PP went VVD down RP the DT hill NN , , and CC by IN the DT High NP Street NP across IN the DT bridge NN to TO Fulham NP . SENT The DT red JJ weed NN was VBD tumultuous JJ at IN that DT time NN , , and CC nearly RB choked VVD the DT bridge NN roadway NN . 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