She went nearer to whisper to the mill, and the mill dragged her under the
wheels and ground her up.
The old hag had dropped the white rod out of her hand, and the mill told
the young girl to take this white rod and strike two stones behind the mill
door. She did that, and her two sisters stood up. She hoisted the leather
bag on her back, and the three of them set out and traveled away and away
till they reached home.
The mother had been crying all the time while they were away, and was now
ever so glad to see them, and rich and happy they all lived ever after.