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Hodgenock and Knoxby settled behind a couple of pine trees a few feet away from Boggle Hole. Max, Tommy, and the twins were already there.
“Dinner time, cause that kid is going to sink,” whispered Knoxby. “He's not much an appetizer, let alone a meal.”
“No, he's not. Look,” said Hodgenock.
They watched Max rope Milo's wrists with his magic and try to pull the boy out. When it didn't work, Knoxby moved forward, but Hodgenock pulled him back. Tommy and the twins had already grabbed the rope.
“Teamwork,” said Hodgenock.
Knoxby nudged Hodgenock when a pair of yellow eyes caught his attention behind the trees.
“Did you see that?” he asked. “They have a visitor.”
Hodgenock eyed the creature hiding in the shadows. “A Spriggan. A harmless pest.”
They watched the Spriggan disappear, the
