Mombi's last trick was the most fearful of all. But the Tin Woodman, having no fear of fire, averted the stampede by a few sensible words. The fire does not burn her in the least. In fact, it is no fire at all, but only a deception. Indeed, to watch the little Queen march calmly through the advancing flames restored courage to every member of the party, and they followed her without being even scorched.
All magic is unnatural, and for that reason is to be feared and avoided.
But I see before us the gates of the Emerald City, so I imagine we have now overcome all the magical obstacles that seemed to oppose us. Indeed, the walls of the City were plainly visible, and the Queen of the Field Mice, who had guided them so faithfully, came near to bid them goodbye.