Her father watched over her and she watched over herself; for there are no locks, or guards, or bolts that can protect a young girl better than her own modesty. The wealth of the father and the beauty of the daughter led many neighbours as well as strangers to seek her for a wife; but he, as one might well be who had the disposal of so rich a jewel, was perplexed and unable to make up his mind to which of her countless suitors he should entrust her.
»La riqueza del padre y la belleza de la hija movieron a muchos, así del pueblo como forasteros, a que por mujer se la pidiesen; mas él, como a quien tocaba disponer de tan rica joya, andaba confuso, sin saber determinarse a quién la entregaría de los infinitos que le importunaban.