In Dulce et Decorum Est, hags is used to describe young soldiers. The simile 'coughing like hags' was used because the young soldiers went into battle strong and full of life. After battle, they returned looking aged and beat down - hence 'hags' or resembling beggars.
Not knowing what to say to a girl. I’m a girl but trust me I know.
Answer:
Put "Yes, I have seen an ant trail, they go in every direction, yet leads back towards the ants hill and to their queen."