A din of shouting and cursing suddenly broke out, then stopped abruptly, only to be replaced by the swish and thud of bamboo and wood on human flesh, voices snarling through clenched teeth, blood-curdling howls, and a sudden rush of feet.

• 一片叫骂声突然起来，又突然没有，突然变成了人肉和竹木的击冲，拍剌！拍剌！ 咬紧了牙齿的嘶叫，裂人心肝的号呼，火一样蓬蓬的脚步声。