XXIII + 

Hath she found out the riddle yet? + 

Hath she a fitting phrase selected? + 

But time flies and she doth forget + 

They long at home have her expected⁠— + 

Whither two neighbouring dames have walked + 

And a long time about her talked. + 

“What can be done? She is no child!” + 

Cried the old dame with anguish filled: + 

“Olinka is her junior, see. + 

’Tis time to marry her, ’tis true, + 

But tell me what am I to do? + 

To all she answers cruelly⁠— + 

I will not wed, and ever weeps + 

And lonely through the forest creeps.” + 