So , while outside the other day , I thought that I had free roam of the grounds , but all of a sudden , this little imp popped up . I wonder if I can make him a minion of mine ? We must see . Hmmm , I think he want 's to take my head off .

Select from: 1). They saw a small creature that is rare/ 2). They saw something without its head . 3). They saw a minion of theirs . 4). They saw a large giant .
Answer the following question: What caused surprise in the narrator on the grounds ?
1).