They'd been driven out of their caves--not even they could live in their caves tonight." The delirium of Sim's spirit seemed to overcome him.
"No more now, man," said Ralph, putting his arm about him.

"You're safe, at least, and all will be well with you." "Wait.

Nearer and nearer they came, nearer and nearer, till I knew they were above me, around me.

Yet I kept close, I did, I almost felt their breath.

Well, well, at last I saw two red eyes gleaming at me through the darkness--" "You're feverish to-night, Sim," interrupted Ralph.
"Then a great flash of lightning came.