and from these sundry persons who would have talked me into a stupor had i allowed it , i did learn further that there was scarce a family in the vicinity of this prosperous community who had not seen firsthand the great powers of the comtesse , as she did freely heal those who were sick , and prepare for them herb potions , and lay her own hands upon their afflicted limbs and bodies , and for this she asked nothing except that she be remembered in their prayers .