please read the following text and make a summary, limit it to 1000 tokens: John had been strolling through the courtyard, enjoying the crisp autumn air, when he overheard Jack and Jill conversing in hushed tones.

“Have you 'eard the rumors, Jill?” Jack asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Jill sighed deeply, mumbling under her breath. “Aye, I’ve 'eard them, but I don’t take much stock in such nonsense.”

“But it’s true, ain’t it?” Jack insisted. “Girls disappearing right and left. No one’s got a clue what’s happening.”

John’s interest was piqued. He had not heard of such happenings in the nearby towns. He crossed the courtyard, pretending to admire the ivy creeping up the stone walls.

Jill shook her head. “It could be anything. Wolves, bandits, even kidnappers. But the way people are talking, you’d think it was witchcraft.”

Jack scoffed. “Well, no one 'as been caught yet. So it could very well be someone using magic, if it exists.”

John felt a shiver go down his spine. Magic was not uncommon in these parts, but it was considered highly suspect and often prosecuted. He wondered if the disappearances were indeed linked to witchcraft.

“I hope they catch whoever it is, before anyone else goes missing,” Jill said.

“Aye, me too,” Jack agreed. “I don’t want to live in a world where magic is the norm.”

John listened for a bit longer before sauntering away, lost in thought. Something was amiss, and he was determined to get to the bottom of it.
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John wandered closer to Jack and Jill, intrigued by their discussion. The whispers of townsfolk had been alluding to these disappearances for weeks, but he had heard nothing concrete until now.

As he approached, Jack spoke in a hushed tone, his eyes darting around to ensure their privacy. “I heard tell it was goblins, taking the girls to be their captive brides.”

Jill rolled her eyes. “You’ve been reading too many fairy tales, Jack. Goblins don’t exist.”

The young man crossed his arms, a stubborn expression on his face. “Well, something must be taking the girls. And to what end?”

“That’s the real question,” Jill mused. “Bandits would be after ransom, and wolves or other animals would simply have a meal. But if it’s witches or some other dark force…” She trailed off, shuddering.

John listened intently, intrigued by their words. He had heard whispers of witchcraft being practiced in the surrounding area, but he had always dismissed them as mere superstition.

“You don’t think it’s someone trying to summon a demon, do you?” Jack pressed, his eyes wide.

Jill frowned. “Now that’s just silly. Who’s to say a demon would have any interest in young girls? And even if they did, wouldn’t they have better ways of obtaining them than snatching them from their homes?”

John stepped forward, unable to stay silent any longer. “Excuse me, but I couldn’t help but overhear. What disappearances are you talking about?”

The servants turned to him, surprised by his presence. Jack was the first to speak. “Girls have been disappearing from the neighboring towns. No one knows why or how, but the rumors are that it’s something sinister.”

John nodded, brow furrowed in thought. “I see. Well, thank you for sharing your theories with me. I’m sure we’ll get to the bottom of it soon enough.”