Bynner wrote:
> Rennyb moved briskly off one direction, while the bronze demigod
> tromped off on its assigned task...

... Rounding a corner, Rennyb beheld the stone arch that marked the
entrance to the House's main library ... the large, oaken doors were
shut ...

... Rennyb eyes widened in anticipation and quickened his stride
towards the sanctum of knowledge and dreams ... but ducked sharply to
avoid the large, black shape that suddenly winged inches from his
head ...

... Looking up, he saw a large raven perch on the keystone of the
arch, and slowly fold its wings ... the raven bent its gaze on the
mage ...

... Rennyb took another step forward, and the raven's eyes flared
with sanguine-hued fire ... the air trembled with static ...

... their eyes locked ... neither moved ... but, Rennyb had the
distinct feeling that somewhere ... someone ... something else was
watching ...