Then the clouds opened and let down the rain like a waterfall. The water bounded from the mountain-top$$$ tore leaves and branches from the trees$$$ poured like a cold shower over the straggling heap on the sand. Presently the heap broke up and the figure

Then the clouds opened and let down the rain like a waterfall. The water bounded from the mountain-top$$$ tore leaves and branches from the trees$$$ poured like a cold shower over the straggling heap on the sand. Presently the heap broke up and the figures broke away. Only the beast lay still$$$ a few yards from the sea. Even in the rain they could see how small it was; and already its blood was staining the sand.