“Purah!”
I don't know what brought me to burst forth with the confounded monster's word, but I yelled it out above the two arguing men. My mind had been rewinding at an exceptional speed, and when I came across the moment the creature had shouted that, it was like the monster had used my throat to proclaim the word to the village men. The result was utter silence. All eyes were on me again, but not one of them were intimidating. They were all horrified, with some covering their mouths and others with lower jaws unhinged. I had no idea what I had just said, but apparently the men did. Even Mr. Garris had closed his eyes and tilted his head back. I instantly regretted my outburst. The thought of burning at the stake overtook my memory of the morning.
