But the sparks were the eyes of wild-cats, owls, squirrels, monkeys and parrots.
Julian aimed his arrows at them, but the feathered weapons lighted on the leaves of the trees and looked like white butterflies.

He threw stones at them; but the missiles did not strike, and fell to the ground.

Then he cursed himself, and howled imprecations, and in his rage he could have struck himself.
Then all the beasts he had pursued appeared, and formed a narrow circle around him.

Some sat on their hindquarters, while others stood at full height.

And Julian remained among them, transfixed with terror and absolutely unable to move.