[A voice within the house.]
Nibble, nibble, manikin!
Who's nibbling at my housekin?
Hänsel. Oh, did you hear?
Gretel. It's the wind!
Hänsel. Never mind, let us eat the cake. I'm hungry. Take a bite! Isn't it good?
Gretel. Yes, and look at the candy! What a funny fence this is! It looks like little boys and girls made of gingerbread with sugar trimmings. I wonder who lives in this house?
[The Gingerbread Woman comes out of the house and speaks.]
You've come to visit me, that is sweet,
You charming children, so good to eat!
Hänsel. Who are you, ugly one? Let me go!