No, 'tis lovely," said Kathleen. "Tis the land where the northern seal people live." "Cool," said Annie. Jack dug his hands into his pockets. He agreed with Teddy. The land did seem bleak-and freezing! "I wonder where Merlin's Staff of Strength is," he said, shivering. "Let us begin our search!" said Kathleen. "The message tells us we must travel toward the setting sun." Kathleen climbed out of the tree house win-dow. She gathered her cloak around her and sat down on top of the snowdrift. Then she pushed off and slid down the steep slope. "Oh, wow. Wait for me!" called Annie. She climbed out the window and followed Kathleen. Whooping, she slid to the bottom of the snowdrift. "Come no, you guys! It's fun!" she shouted. Jack and Teddy looked at each other. "Shall we?" said Teddy. Jack nodded. He pulled his scarf tigher around his neck and followed Teddy out of the window.