She was a true daughter of Eve, this little rosy-cheeked maiden; and when her heart was set on a thing, she, could generally find the means to carry it out.
"Listen!" she said, after pausing a few moments to think the thing out.

"Any time after dark will do for the wise woman.

It matters not for it to be late in the night, so long as the sun be down and the world wrapped in gloom.

That happens early enow in these winter days.

Now do thou listen and heed me, Cuthbert.