` The witch 's power lies in her hair ; so when you see her spring on her and seize her by the hair , and then she can not harm you . Be very careful never to let her hair go , bid her lead you to your brother , and force her to bring him back to life . For she has an ointment that will heal all wounds , and even wake the dead . And when your brother stands safe and well before you , then cut off her head , for she is a wicked woman . ' The young man was grateful for these words , and promised to obey them . Then he rode on , and soon reached the castle . He walked boldly up the steps and entered the hall , where the hideous old witch came to meet him . She grinned horribly at him , and cried out , ` With one hair of my head I can change you into stone . ' ` Can you , indeed ? ' said the young man , seizing her by the hair . ` You old wretch ! tell me what you have done with my brother , or I will cut your head off this very instant . ' Now the witch 's strength was all gone from her , and she had to obey . ' I will take you to your brother , ' she said , hoping to get the better of him by cunning , ` but leave me alone . You hold me so tight that I can not walk . ' ` You must manage somehow , ' he answered , and held her tighter than ever . She led him into a large hall filled with stone statues , which once had been men , and , pointing out one , she said , ` There is your brother . ' The young man looked at them all and shook his head . ` My brother is not here . Take me to him , or it will be the worse for you . '
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