She smiled.
"Where do you think I was? Well, I'll tell you, because you'll never guess. I was at the witch's, who lives down there by the sea shore."
"What for?"
"Because I'm tired of this life. I went to ask her for a charm against your bosom friend."
"And what can a foolish old woman do for you?" said the husband, trying to put on a sceptical look.
"I have not been all over the world as you have; still, I know that our blood also is red."
"And what did the baornitza tell you?"
"That a flowing beard is but a vain ornament when the head is light."
Radonic shrugged his shoulders and tried not to wince.
"Besides, she gave me this charm;" and showing him her amulet, she begged him to wear it for a few days. "It will not do you any harm; wear it for my sake, even if you don't believe in it," she pleaded softly.