Sometime later the islanders on a little rimward atoll were amazed to find, washed into their little local lagoon, the wave-rocked corpse of a hideous sea monster, all beaks, eyes and tentacles. They were further astonished at its size, since it was rather larger than their village. But their surprise was tiny compared to the huge, stricken expression on the face of the dead monster, which appeared to be have been trampled to death.

Summary

This quote highlights the unexpected discovery of a monstrous sea creature that washes up on the shores of a small island. The islanders are astonished by its hideous appearance and immense size, as it is larger than their village. However, their awe is eclipsed by the perplexing expression of the deceased creature, suggesting that it met its demise through an unknown and overwhelming force. The quote captures the curiosity and intrigue that arise from encountering something inexplicable and the sense of wonder it evokes in the islanders.

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