fear-and-alarm

The man's alarm at the cat's behavior reveals an underlying tension or fear associated with the encounter.

1 chapter across 1 book

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2004)Susanna Clarke

1. He had once found himself in a room with Lady Bessborough's long-haired white cat. He happened to be dressed in an immaculate

The chapter recounts an incident where a man, dressed in black, encounters Lady Bessborough's long-haired white cat. Feeling threatened by the cat's behavior, he impulsively throws it out of a window, resulting in the cat's injury and lasting aversion to men in black clothing. This episode highlights the man's discomfort and the unintended consequences of his actions.