He hurried on.
Already he was within six paces of the dread reptile, that had erected its long spread neck to receive him.

Another moment, and its envenomed fangs would pierce deep into his flesh.
With a despairing scream Truey rushed forward.

She hoped to attract the monster upon herself.

She would risk her own life to save that of her brother! She had got within six feet of the threatening reptile.

Jan was about the same distance from it on the opposite side.