No one tried to stop me, nor did anyone follow me; and, for my part, I was ready to blow out the brains of the first who dared to approach me.

In this way I reached the open air, and passed by the hag and the four men as they were busy at their awful work.

But at this point I was observed and followed.

A number of men and women came after me, jabbering their uncouth language and gesticulating.

I warned them off, angrily.