Both (laughing).

Ha, ha, ha!

The Witch (who had meanwhile opened the whole door, and had been warily stealing up to the children, throws a rope round the neck of Hänsel, who, without any misgivings, turns his back to her).

Hi, hi! hi, hi!

Hänsel (horror-struck).

Let go! Who are you?

Let me go!

The Witch (drawing the children towards her).

Angels both!

(And goosey-ganders!)