By the time I had taken five steps from the ditch, I had realized two things. Well, there were many things, but two of paramount importance. These were: first, that I had no idea of my precise location, or even general location at the moment, and second, that my general condition was somewhat similar to excrement, and locating a suitable place to recover would be essential in any effort to carry on. Several other considerations also weighed heavily. Three, the weight of some unknown impending doom was all but palpable. Four, my entire head seemed engulfed in the choking cloud of a dump fire. And five, whatever enticed me to this locale was not in evidence, nor was anything else, unless privation had somehow attracted me.
By the time I had taken five steps from the ditch, I had realized two things. Well, there were many things, but two of paramount importance. These were: first, that I had no idea of my precise location, or even general location at the moment, and second, that my general condition was somewhat similar to excrement, and locating a suitable place to recover would be essential in any effort to carry on. Several other considerations also weighed heavily. Three, the weight of some unknown impending doom was all but palpable. Four, my entire head seemed engulfed in the choking cloud of a dump fire. And five, whatever enticed me to this locale was not in evidence, nor was anything else, unless privation had somehow attracted me.