exactly what is this force you spoke of , young man ? ' she stuck her hand out , surprising the boy . i looked to the bladder window and it was not yet dawn , but i grabbed up my sword ; in truth i had fallen asleep in my armor , not caring to remove it . and i am missing the touch i felt on the day we met . billy suffered only minor burns , but fire swallowed timothy whole . i would n't think a mischief demon would have wicked street-fighting skills . '' 