An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories

unable to abate its impetus

vortex and was being whirled on with a velocity of advance and gyration that made him giddy and sick

insupportable anguish! But his disobedient hands gave no heed to the command. They beat the water vigorously with quick, downward strokes, forcing him to the surface. He felt his head emerge; his eyes were blinded by the sunlight

accoutrement and caparison