as he approached the doors two beastly sentries appeared to descend from them , suddenly alive , they were half the size of the doors , they looked to be made of the same bronze , one holding a spear the size of a large tree the other a sworddaniel felt like an ant being examined by two rabid guard dogsthey turned and looked at him , their eyes shone like a pure flame , enveloping him he stood his groundswallowing his fear .