What precedes this?

Uncle Frits approaching the shadow

Part 7 of this series

A border for Uncle Frits and Aunt Coby
The beginning of this series

The escaped rake pops on the muddy surface where the water splashes up for a long time. That wetness is not a problem, Uncle Frits can't get wetter.

But the rake is not the only thing that ends up in the mud, the leap of the beast has also caused Uncle Frits to tumble back, causing a larger splashing of water and mud. When he rises and sweeps the mud out of his face, he still sees the contours of the beast in question.

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