is done as you commanded, and the Witch hangs on the gallows. What further orders have you, Master?’
‘Nothing at this moment,’ answered the Soldier. ‘You can go home; only be at hand when I call.’
‘You only have to light your pipe at the Blue Light, and I will be there,’ said the Little Man, and then he vanished.
The Soldier went back to the town that he had left, and ordered some new clothes, then he went to the best inn and told the landlord to give him the best rooms.
Before long the Witch came by riding at a furious pace on a tom cat.
When he had taken possession, he summoned the little black Man, and said: ‘I served my King faithfully, but he sent me away to die of hunger. Now I will have my revenge.’
‘What do you wish me to do?’ asked the Little Man.
‘Late at night, when the Princess is asleep in her bed, bring her, sleeping, to me, and I will make her do menial service for me.’
‘It is an easy enough thing for me to do,’ said the Little