Sebastian and Francis looked at one another, remembering the picture of the Captain with pee dripping down his nose, and both began to laugh uproariously. And to the extent that they are able, the critters join in the hilarity.
But, when Worm began to glow again, a hush came over the den which spread to the entire glen. Worm himself, was so involved in the hilarity that he did not notice the glow beginning. But when silence reigned, he looked up and all eyes were focused on him! Worm gulped and cleared his throat ( a long throat to clear ). He blinked. What was he supposed to say; 'The Glowing Prophet' they were calling him.
Worm cleared his throat a second and then a third time again. He had nothing to say. He wondered what the glowing meant this time. He decided to trust the sign and just open his mouth with no forethought. And more words came:
(to be continued)
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