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of the bed. A bead of sweat trickled down his back as he recognized
the distinctive markings on its head to be consistent with (2)those of
the infamous black mamba. (3) One bite from such a serpent would
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prove not only painful but positively pernicious*, Slowly the snake
slithered forward toward him. His left leg recoiled (4) instinctively as
the viper's tongue flicked out just millimeters from his big toe. The
snake, a beast of truly monstrous proportions, inched toward him.
Sweating profusely* now, the man contemplated the options before
him: lie perfectly still and hope that the serpent would merely glide
Over him, not recognizing him as (5) a potential source of sustenance;
or try to reach for his sword, which was resting on the bedside table
to his right, and attempt to cut off the creature's head with a single,
Swift slash. There was no time for delay; staring as he was at the
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