I'll go indoors, the things to prepare,
and you remain here where you are!
(She grins as she holds up her finger warningly, and goes into the house.)
Gretel (stiff and motionless).
O, what a horrid witch she is!
Hänsel (whispering hastily).
Gretel, sh! don't speak so loud!
Be very sharp, watch well and see
whatever she may do to me!
Pretend to do all she commands—