Where indeed were they? Why， running about the fields， and blowing out the will-o'-the-wisps， who so good-naturedly came and brought their torches.
“What tricks have you been playing?” said the old goblin. “I have taken a mother for you，and now you may take one of your aunts.”
But the youngsters said they would rather make a speech and drink to their goodfellowship; they had no wish to marry. Then they made speeches and drank toasts， andtipped their glasses， to show that they were empty. Then they took off their coats， and laydown on the table to sleep; for they made themselves quite at home. But the old goblindanced about the room with his young bride， and exchanged boots with her， which is morefashionable than exchanging rings.
“the cock is crowing，” said the old elfin maiden who acted as housekeeper; “now we mustclose the shutters， that the sun may not scorch us.”
then the hill closed up. But the lizards continued to run up and down the riven tree; andone said to the other， “Oh， how much I was pleased with the old goblin!”
“the boys pleased me better，” said the earth-worm. But then the poor miserablecreature could not see.