Thence arises the conclusion that the high temperature then existing was due to some other source than the heat of the sun. Perhaps even the orb of day may not have been ready yet to play the splendid part he now acts.
Daaruit leidt men af, dat de hooge warmtegraad niet voortkwam uit dezen nieuwen vuurhaard; misschien zelfs was de fakkel van den dag nog niet geschikt om hare schitterende rol te spelen.