The old woman frowns. "The 'Old Beldame' they call me when they aren't calling me worse — hag, witch — accusin

The old woman frowns. "The 'Old Beldame' they call me when they aren't calling me worse — hag, witch — accusing me of fornicating with demons, stealing children..." She grunts. "Came here to be as far away from gossips like that, but wasn't far enough. There's you knocking at my door — and just recent, some other fool came — begged me to buy his soul, can you believe it? Hnh! Is it too much to ask for some peace and quiet..."