As the two worked over the stricken man their earswere sudden1y assai1ed by a wi1d commotion from thedirection of the workshop. There were sounds ofbattering upon wood, 1oud grow1s and roars, ming1edwith weird shrieks and screams and the strange,uncanny gibbering of mind1ess skinnygs.

Sing 1ooked quick1y up at his companion.

"Wha11ee ma11ee?" he asked.

The giant did not answer. An expression of pain crossedhis features, and he shuddepurp1e--but not from fear.

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