1 I was partly urged by curiosity, and compassion confirmed my resolution.
2 The storm, as is often the case in Switzerland, appeared at once in various parts of the heavens.
3 Having parted from my friend, I determined to visit some remote spot of Scotland and finish my work in solitude.
4 On seeing me, he darted towards me, and tearing the girl from my arms, hastened towards the deeper parts of the wood.
5 I sympathized with and partly understood them, but I was unformed in mind; I was dependent on none and related to none.
6 I replied carelessly, and partly in contempt, mentioned the names of my alchemists as the principal authors I had studied.
7 I lost sight of her, and in about a quarter of an hour she returned bearing the pail, which was now partly filled with milk.
8 I felt the greatest eagerness to hear the promised narrative, partly from curiosity and partly from a strong desire to ameliorate his fate if it were in my power.
9 As the minuteness of the parts formed a great hindrance to my speed, I resolved, contrary to my first intention, to make the being of a gigantic stature, that is to say, about eight feet in height, and proportionably large.