The Book of Chess

May God let us here obtain
His grace hulde original: "hulde"; a term signifying the favor, grace, or loyalty shown by a superior to an inferior, here referring to divine grace. through His mercy.
I have done a bit too much
Before the beginning The author is apologizing for the length of his introduction or prologue before the actual story starts.
And whatever went into its course,
That was my intention.
It is all for this one thing:
That I may do no more
Should this poem gedicht original: "gedicht"; in this period, it could mean any structured literary composition, not just a short poem. displease
Anyone, so that I am not blamed;
For I am so unrefined in the arts,
I am not at all close to them This is a "humility trope," a standard way for medieval writers to start a book by claiming they are uneducated or lack talent..
Yet everyone should know this:
Though this poem may not be good,
May God guide my spirit
So that I do it with good intent,
And neither for payment nor for fame.
Therefore, so that the work may be better,
I have kept my name hidden The author chooses to remain anonymous to avoid both the temptation of pride and the sting of personal attacks..
This happened so that
I suffer neither reward nor hatred,
Neither praise nor mockery for it.
I will begin the songs and rhymes;
Listen, those who hear the poem:
If they do not move you to pity,
Then think that I...
The p?
punish?
High l?
I do?
High l?
and I?

As for the book, as I say,
I require that it be shown
To those who understand poetry
And can judge it with renown.
There I hoped that someone
Reads or hears it with diligence,
So that he might notice it better;
And if one hears it with pleasure,
Then I can perceive it all the better.
God must strengthen my senses
So that I do not cease
Until I have finished it well.
This I ask of You without any mockery:
Help me, merciful God,
Through the love that You bear,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
To my dear mother Likely referring to the Virgin Mary, who was often invoked as a protectress of writers and creators.,
Let me be commended to you
In all my affairs.
I will make an end
To the prologue, and listen to the book.