Medieval Lyrics

Translated by Leonard Cottrell

To R.D.O., whose Under the lime tree sets the standard for verse translation from Medieval German.

I trained myself a falcon by Der von Kuerenberg (c. 1150–1170)

Did you fall asleep? by Dietmar von Eist (before 1170)

Now fare you well and ride by Henry VI (1165–1197)

I've got my fief! by Walther von der Vogelweide (c. 1170–1230)

From Where are my years? by Walther von der Vogelweide

I thought I'd served her long enough by Walther von der Vogelweide