now when the people in the town and palace heard music coming from the tower they were filled with amazement, and came to the king with the news that witchcraft must be going on in martin's tower, for, instead of dying of starvation, he was seemingly making merry to the sound of music, and to the clatter of plates, and glass, and knives and forks; and the music was so enchantingly sweet that all the passers-by stood still to listen to it.