I struck a stance that was probably ridiculous;then I raised the hoe and brought it down on the snake. At the same time,I let out a yell that would have made a drill instructor proud.

• 我摆出一个很可能是非常可笑的姿势，然后举起锄头，照准蛇打了下去，与此同时，我发出一声可能会使训练指导引以自豪的尖叫声。