He laughed, and as he did, he saw her tense and look around, like a startled animal.

The ghost disappeared, made himself reappear in front of the startled animal.

The startled animal, terrified itself, leapt forward in panic.

The startled animal screamed and reared, blocking Lupus' way.

The startled animal shrieked and spewed oats into the air.

The startled animal climbed off and she felt the snaky tail slip in between her legs as he moved back up the wall.

Any gesture on his part might alarm his visitor-cause it to attack as a startled animal could.

Without glancing at him again she wheeled her mare around, kicking the startled animal into a fast gallop.

The crowd roared, the drums rolled in celebration, and the cries of the startled animals rang louder than ever.

The startled animal withdrew in shock, then perceived the situation and lunged at the gander.