But at length the morning light broke up the party, and stories of the World of Ice came to an end.
* * * * * And now, reader, our tale is told.

But we cannot close without a parting word in regard to those with whom we have held intercourse so long.
It must not be supposed that from this date everything in the affairs of our various friends flowed on in a tranquil, uninterrupted course.

This world is a battle-field, on which no warrior finds rest until he dies; and yet, to the Christian warrior on that field, the hour of death is the hour of victory.

"Change" is written in broad letters on everything connected with Time; and he who would do his duty well, and enjoy the greatest possible amount of happiness here, must seek to prepare himself for _every_ change.

Men cannot escape the general law.