You may guess that the soldier was greatly worried by the threats of the old witch, because he had heard a lot about the evil of such creatures. “I’d better get as far away as I can.” he thought. “Perhaps if I can get far enough I shall be out of her reach.” He hurried off, fearful of what might happen, and anxious only to put as great a distance between himself and the witch as he possibly could. Alas! The witch’s spell was already beginning to work, for two robbers must have known he had a precious jewel!
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 2 April 1938, Page 11
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99You may guess that the soldier was greatly worried by the threats of the old witch, because he had heard a lot about the evil of such creatures. “I’d better get as far away as I can.” he thought. “Perhaps if I can get far enough I shall be out of her reach.” He hurried off, fearful of what might happen, and anxious only to put as great a distance between himself and the witch as he possibly could. Alas! The witch’s spell was already beginning to work, for two robbers must have known he had a precious jewel! Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 2 April 1938, Page 11
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