Повелитель мух
Shadows and Tall Trees
RogerandRalphmovedon,thistimeleavingJackintherear,forallhisbravewords.Theycametotheflattopwheretherockwashardtohandsandknees.
Acreaturethatbulged.
Ralphputhishandinthecold,softashesofthefireandsmotheredacry.Hishandandshoulderweretwitchingfromtheunlooked-forcontact.Greenlightsofnauseaappearedforamomentandateintothedarkness.RogerlaybehindhimandJack’smouthwasathisear.
"Overthere,wherethereusedtobeagapintherock.Asortofhump—see?"
AshesblewintoRalph’sfacefromthedeadfire.Hecouldnotseethegaporanythingelse,becausethegreenlightswereopeningagainandgrowing,andthetopofthemountainwasslidingsideways.
Oncemore,fromadistance,heheardJack’swhisper.
"Scared?"
Notscaredsomuchasparalyzed;hungupthereimmovableonthetopofadiminishing,movingmountain.Jackslidawayfromhim,Rogerbumped,fumbledwithahissofbreath,andpassedonwards.Heheardthemwhispering.
"Canyouseeanything?"
"There—"
