Capitel I : I Troldskog Faren Vild

[English translation:]

Led Astray In The Troll Forest

They awaited the maiden's homecoming
But she was led astray in the dark forest
The snow’s carpet had broadened itself
On the homeward path - her only friend

O could She but
Follow the starry trails
She would not be lost
Among these dark spruces

The forest's dark arms embraced the foreign guest
Made her sad in her inner thoughts
The halls of the Mountain King thirsted for Christian blood

[The Underground People:]
"It’s approaching silent; a maid in grief
Sits down there with hands joined in prayer
She sends a plea to the Kingdom of Heaven"

Upon her head
From twigs it’s dripping
Drop by drop as the blood
(From the body) of Jesus Christ

[The Maiden:]
"Alas! Alone in a fearsome forest
I feel that tonight
Tonight no one thinks about me.