and , as witches are not in the habit of looking over their shoulders , they never noticed that he was following them , until they reached the bishop 's palace and went down into his cellar , then , when they found that he was among them , they were not too well pleased . however , there was no help for it , and they settled down to enjoy themselves . they tapped this cask of wine , and they tapped that , drinking a little of each , but not too much ; for they were cautious old women , and they knew that if they wanted to get home before cock - crow it behoved them to keep their heads clear . but the old man was not so wise , for he sipped , and he sipped , until at last he became quite drowsy , and lay down on the floor and fell fast asleep .
they knew that if they wanted to get home before cock - crow it behoved them to keep their heads clear .
why didn't the witches drink a lot of wine ?
why didn't the witches drink a lot of wine ?