beldam

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The old beldam called him, and thought him, the shrewdest boy that ever lived; but, in truth, she had left him no longer a boy, in aught but size and looks.

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"Well, well, scornful mistress Lena, you may rue," replied the beldam.

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"That beldam!" he exclaimed, with a terrible oath, and then, "God help them!" he said--twice.

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To show the beldam daughters of her daughter.

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Obedient to the sound, from far and near, the withered beldams, toothless hags in short petticoats, white linen hoods, and conical high crowned hats, come flocking on flying broomsticks.

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