yes, it is true that the old man performed great marvels. were you longing for love, go to him, bow to the old man, and he would give you some strange root, and the sweetheart would be yours. if there is a theft, again to him with the tale. the old man conjures over some water, takes an officer along straight to the thief, and your lost is found; only take care that the officer steals it not.