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

Next morning the children walked on. They were very hungry. By midday Hansel felt they must get help soon, or they would die of hunger.

Hansel and Gretel. Ladybird tales. p. 26

They were so tired they could go no further, and they lay down under a tree to sleep.

Hansel and Gretel, Ladybird tales, p. 24

But when evening arrived no one came.

Hansel and Gretel, Ladybird tales. p. 24

Hansel, why do you keep looking back and lagging behind?

Grimms’ tales for young and old, the complete stories, Hansel and Gretel, p. 57

When they had gone a little way, Hansel stopped still and looked back in the direction of their house,and every so often he did it again.

Grimms’ tales for young and old, the complete stories, Hansel and Gretel, p. 57

Then they all started out for the forest together.

Grimms’ tales for young and old, the complete stories, Hansel and Gretel, p. 57