334 THE BREAK-UP OF THE ICE 



to be an invulnerable shield, against which the sun-darts 

 glance harmless, reflected back into the air. On the 

 contrary, the south wind seems all-powerful. In spite of 

 mist and cloud, the snow melts before it like butter 

 upon hot toast, and winter tumbles down like a pack of 

 cards. 



OSTIAK ANCHOR 



