It was already the third morning since they had left.

Grimms’ tales for young and old, the complete stories, Hansel and Gretel, p. 59

And when they were so tired their legs could carry them no farther, they lay down under a tree and fell asleep.

Grimms’ tales for young and old, the complete stories, Hansel and Gretel. p. 59

But when evening arrived no one came.

Hansel and Gretel, Ladybird tales. p. 24