Now there was once a maiden whose name was Jorinda. She was prettier than all the pretty girls that ever were seen before, and a shepherd lad, whose name was Jorindel, was very fond of her, and they were soon to be married.
Ahora hubo una vez una doncella cuyo nombre era Jorinda. Era más bonita que todas las chicas guapas jamás vistas antes, y un muchacho pastor, cuyo nombre era Jorindel, estaba muy encariñado con ella, y estaban próximos a casarse.