Now the sun again arose, and sucked up the dampness from the earth.

And a bright rainbow was set in the sky, as a sign that nevermore would a flood cover the whole earth.

Then Spring burst forth, with all its glory and promise. And a new world began. And all was life and joy.

25-26. THE RAINBOW (continued)

And Noah bade the beasts and birds go forth and seek new homes. And they scattered in every direction to begin life afresh; while Noah’s wife murmured “good riddance,” and vowed that she would never go to sea again.

Then Noah gladly rested from his labors.

And this is the end of the story of Noah’s Ark.