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On the way the dwarf showed him the treasures which the witch had

collected and hidden there, and the soldier took as much gold as

he could carry. When he was above, he said to the little man:

'Now go and bind the old witch, and carry her before the judge.'

In a short time she came by like the wind, riding on a wild

tom-cat and screaming frightfully. Nor was it long before the

little man reappeared. 'It is all done,' said he, 'and the witch

is already hanging on the gallows. What further commands has my

lord?' inquired the dwarf. 'At this moment, none,' answered the

soldier; 'you can return home, only be at hand immediately, if I

summon you.' 'Nothing more is needed than that you should light

your pipe at the blue light, and I will appear before you at

once.' Thereupon he vanished from his sight.