Snake screamed. The sound tore over the distended vocal cords. Then he whirled and ran.
Urson caught him and brought the boy crashing down among leaves. "No you don't," the giant growled. "You're not going to get away from me this time. You won't get away from me again."
"Watch it," said Argo. "You're hurting him. Urson, let go!"
"Hey, ease up," said Iimmi. "Snake, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to yell. But I do want you to tell me. Very much."
Urson let the boy up, still mumbling, "Well, he's not going to get away again."
"When did he get away from you the first time?" Geo said, coming over to the boy. "Let him go. Look, Snake, do you know what there was about the beach that was so important?"
Snake nodded.
"Can you tell?"
Now the boy shook his head and glanced at Urson.
"You don't have to be afraid of him," Geo said, puzzled. "Urson won't hurt you."