It will hurt you, though." "I don't mind that, if you tell me to do it." "Do it," said North Wind.
Diamond walked towards her instantly.

When he reached her knees, he put out his hand to lay it on her, but nothing was there save an intense cold.

He walked on.

Then all grew white about him; and the cold stung him like fire.

He walked on still, groping through the whiteness.