“Oh, yes, if Father Hollenthe, Mother Malcho, Brother High-and-Mighty, and fair Katrinelje are willing, you may have her.”

“Where is fair Katrinelje, then?”

“She is in the room counting out her farthings.”

“Good day, fair Katrinelje.”

“Many thanks, Pif-paf-poltrie.”

“Wilt thou be my bride?”

“Oh, yes, if Father Hollenthe, Mother Malcho, Brother High-and-Mighty, and Sister Käsetraut are willing, I am ready.”

“Fair Katrinelje, how much dowry do hast thou?”

“Fourteen farthings in ready money, three and a half groschen owing to me, half a pound of dried apples, a handful of fried bread, and a handful of spices.