When countryfolk get gossiping, they go on, I do assure you, for the fun; they don't as much as think of what they say.

If you went to the next farm, it's my belief you would hear as much against my father.' 'Nay, nay,' said Otto, 'there you go too fast.

For all that was said against Prince Otto--' 'O, it was shameful!' cried the girl.
'Not shameful--true,' returned Otto.

'O, yes--true.

I am all they said of me--all that and worse.' 'I never!' cried 'Ottilia.