Ralph decides to call a meeting and let everyone know they are not following the rules and doing their jobs. He tells them that the fire is the most important thing on the island. They have not been keeping the signal fire going, getting drinking water or building shelter. The boys talk about the littuns nightmares and try to reassure them that there is not a beast. Someone announces that they have seen the beast and that it may stay in the sea during the day and come out at night. Jack lets everyone know that he will kill the beast if he finds it. Jack says they are strong and they can hunt. Then he runs down the beach followed by the other boys. Ralph thinks if he blows the couch for them to return they may not. Piggy and Simon want
