hag

The old man's description of her as a hag had not been far wrong.

A nymph with bright and flowing hair; a hag like Hecuba, by Jove!

"'T is out," said the hag; and as she spoke, the wick fell into the saucer, and all was dark.

The hag laughed again, although she was not looking at them.

The hag was muttering her incantations and did not heed the girl.

A mystery shrouded the way in which she fell into the hands of Hag Zogbaum.

But if he did, he always kept it a secret between himself and Hag Zogbaum.

Hag Zogbaum said he was always meddling with other people's business.

"Destiny placed them as they are, young men," said the hag, solemnly.

"Because she will love another," repeated the hag in a low, but firm, decided tone.