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 cabecera de mi cama estaba próxima a la puerta. Al principio pensé que algún duendecillo burlón estaba al lado de mi lecho, o quizá en mi misma almohada.