Quote 31
I stood absolutely helpless in the mist that clouded me and everything from my sight, almost weeping in an agony of fear and frustration, and I knew that I was hearing… appalling last noises of a pony and trap, carrying a child in it… (6.6)
Arthur feels completely helpless and frozen with fear when he hears the pony and trap, which he assumes to be real. But it's even scarier when he realizes that the sounds aren't real.
Quote 32
For how long I sat there, in extremes of despair and fearfulness, I do not know. (6.11)
Eel Marsh House sure draws out some extreme emotions in Arthur. Is any job really worth this kind of despair?
Quote 33
I had been as badly frightened as a man could be. I did not think that I would be the first to run from physical risks and dangers, although I had no reason to suppose myself markedly braver than the next person. (7.3)
Arthur's been pretty shaken up by the whole affair at Eel Marsh House and he wants out ASAP. No more Mr. Brave Guy; more like Mr. Get Out of Dodge Guy.