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Despite their efforts, the old woman proved to be remarkably resilient. Much like the character of Ruth, who is renowned for her stubbornness, this old woman simply would not die. As a final attempt to rid themselves of her, the bears threw her high, sending her to St. Paul's churchyard steeple. Whether this act resulted in her being impaled on the steeple or merely left hanging is uncertain, but the grotesque nature of the story left a significant impression.