as it drew toward evening someone touched his elbow . he turned round with a start to see the little woman with the green dress and scarlet stockings , who had remonstrated with him for lifting the turf the year before , standing by his side . " the divots which you took from the roof of my house have grown once more , " she said , " and once more it is covered with grass . so you can go home again , for justice is satisfied -- your punishment has lasted long enough . but first must you take your solemn oath never to tell to mortal ears what you have seen while you have dwelt among us . " the countryman promised gladly , and took the oath with all due solemnity . then the door was opened , and he was at liberty to depart .
her house was covered in grass again .
why did the small woman release the poor man from the spell ?
why did the small woman release the poor man from the spell ?