My knees were shaking. I【41】afraid【42】with them,【43】I【44】myself out on the path to follow

them. Amara's husband【45】coming back and saw me. "【46】my age mates【47】this witchcraft. You come back with me and keep watch【48】my wife. Help me guard【49】body. He will kill her and I cannot prevent it. But he【50】killed her in vain. He shall not eat her body." It was dark inside the reception hut, and very quiet. The women【51】kept watch over Amara, and her co-wife still sat with her. The man stood looking down upon her. A man must never call his wife【52】her name and may never touch her【53】public. The man knelt【54】his wife. "Child of Lam." She did not【55】. Tentatively he【56】his hand on her forehead. Perhaps he thought she heard,【57】he added bravely, "【58】will happen to you, Amara【59】wife.." He clasped her hand in【60】. We sat on in silence waiting for Amara to die.

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A．am

B．was

C．will be

D．have been