It was to be the last sight of the sun for six months, and this was the spectacle upon which he threw his parting beam.

So the sun passed away, and then there came the beginning of the long dark season.

At first, however, there was rather twilight than darkness, and this twilight continued long.

All this only served to heighten the effect of this striking scene; and as the light faded away, I looked with increasing curiosity upon the group at the top of the pyramid.

Almah was silent.