I can imagine how badly shaken it can be facing the mouse /rat. My first encountered with a RAT (really big one), gave me an incredible feat of being able to jump on top to a Marble Table. And of course the scream that came with it make the whole house shook. I could never do that as the table was of considerable height. My dad told me he cannot imagine me doing that great jump. So when one is really frightened, we would get these sort of extra strength and ability that is out of our 'normal'. It was fortunate that my family members are not afraid and the threatening Rat was captured and put away. Thanks for sharing.