the worst was the cloud of flies which rose from their feeding- and nesting-ground when the stray locked its teeth and yanked . the person nash thought he 'd have to break this news to . alec slid briefly along the metal roof before gaining purchase . she was n't frozen during daylight ... she simply was n't . `` and she was okay with this ? '' i asked , deciding to change the subject . my leaving was getting to him . he was so ferocious and at the same time gentle . 