The author stays in the common with hundred of other observers. They are spread out, and some have taken cover behind bushes. They watch the cylinder for any movements. Some venture closer to the pit and another group tries to wave a white flag, a sign of nonresistance.
Suddenly a flame shoots up from the pit, followed by black smoke. A shape rises from the pit and a hissing sound is heard. Suddenly the men on the common burst into flames. They appear to have been charred to death. Trees are also set on fire and.....
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