Stanza I shows the stranger's weary, care-laden state, so D matches Stanza I (III). Stanza II evokes autumn, winter wind and fading woodbine, giving the eerie atmosphere, so C matches Stanza II (I). Stanza III contrasts the bride at the warm fire with the bridegroom looking at the cold weary road, so A matches Stanza III (II). Stanza IV presents the ethical dilemma of harbouring woe, so B matches Stanza IV (IV). The pairing is A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.