There appeared to the boy two little men, saying: ‘If thou wilt come with us, we will lead thee into a land full of sports and delights.’
The little fellow with the lantern turned round and uttered with all his might a loud and most malicious laugh; upon which he blew out his candle.
Search was made; but no little Gitto was heard of: two years elapsed, and the still desponding mother received no other intelligence. One morning, as the mother opened the door, what should she see but little Gitto sitting on the threshold?