The two howlers, the one they were hunting and the queen bitch, were arguing about something, but he couldn’t make it out. Didn’t matter. What did dogs usually argue about that mattered to men? Suddenly, the blue light flashed, signaling everyone to prepare themselves. He pulled his blanket off and took up position with his rifle. He was to make the first shot with a silver round. Everyone knew this howler might not be allergic to silver, but it didn’t hurt to be prepared; Father Ignacio had also blessed the silver round. But God worked in mysterious ways, and it was possible Brother Clarence would miss. Everyone was waiting on him to make the first shot. Then they would follow up with their own blessed silver rounds. It was suggested everyone should fire at the same time, but they didn’t have t...

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