I
I cannot help myself, handsome friend, from
asking you in song what I can expect from you,
because you have been fair and loving towards me,
sincere, and humble, and free of all deceit.
Is it lost, the strong desire
which you had for me when we both parted,
or have you given me up for another?
If I have done something which displeased you,
God knows, I have paid dearly for it.

II
Beautiful friend, there are many lessons to be learned
from courting by those who know how to be cunning,
because each one comes together joyfully and with desire,
but when it comes to parting, each one blames the other.
Yet far from you I am joyful,
and I believe that you do not find fault with me.
Therefore, the person who avoids an unhappy ending does well,
for finally every deed improves or destroys.
That is why, regardless of the good things, I bid you farewell.

(Nappholz, Unsung women)