The head of my bed was near the door, and I thought at first the goblin-laugher stood at my bedside--or rather, crouched by my pillow: but I rose, looked round, and could see nothing; while, as I still gazed, the unnatural sound was reiterated: and I knew it came from behind the panels.
La testa del letto era prossima alla porta, e per un momento credei che il demonio, che aveva manifestato la sua presenza, fosse al mio capezzale. Allora mi alzai, guardai senza veder nulla.