How does Ella save herself from the group of ogres that intends to eat her?

After leaving the forest of the elves and traveling for a day, Ella goes to sleep. When she awakes, she is surrounded by ogres and realizes that they have eaten her pony and plan to eat her next. Ella tries speaking in the ogres' own language, imitating their persuasive speech patterns and she is able to lull them to sleep.