They affirmed that she had even divined their thoughts, and had whispered in the ear of each the name of the person she liked best in the world, and informed them of what they most wished for. Here the gentlemen interposed with earnest petitions to be further enlightened on these two last-named points; but they got only blushes, ejaculations, tremors, and titters, in return for their importunity.
Affermarono pure che la strega conosceva anche i loro pensieri ed aveva mormorato all'orecchio di ciascuna il nome della persona cui volevano più bene.