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Show lo8 this x^as totally unknown, both the seen and the unseen, and his fear chilled his bones and. made the flish creep upon his back. The first night of his climbing came and he dared not stop to rest. The bitter coldness bit into his soul whenever he rested, Next day his ascent had carried him over half way up the mountain to where the xwinds began to sneak. Their mournful sounds came as though from deep caverns. They travelled UP ravines and. around sharp cliffs and down precipices, howling and moaning. He neared the cloud level and heard the voices of thunder and saw the angry flashes of lightning. His second night was snent at the terrifying level of the clouds. Winds, sleet, and snows whipped his face stinging raw. His lips cracked and bled. His faith weakened and he wanted to turn back. In his dark moment he thought of Moana. His love for her burned within him, and it warmed his soul. Daylight came, and his legs kept moving though he could, not feel the feet unon which he stood. It seemed that the blood within his veins had ceased tc flow. The air became thin, and to breathe was an effort. He had. to move very slowly and rest often. He nulled the cloaks closer about him. The- |
