The Kentuckian had no idea of the passing of time; it was all part of the knowledge that slow movements, not swift ones, would prevent new panic.
The only way to prevent fresh, new panic is to use swift movements. 
mnli hypothesis: The only way to prevent fresh, new panic is to use swift movements.  premise: The Kentuckian had no idea of the passing of time; it was all part of the knowledge that slow movements, not swift ones, would prevent new panic.