Medieval Lives: The Minstrel

There was once a minstrel, a happy-go-lucky fellow, wandering the country to sing at the courts of lords and kings. Everywhere he was welcomed with open arms. Strumming his lute and spinning his tales of romance and derring-do, he’d charm the ladies and then move on. What a life. Yes, nice life. Except, of course, it wasn’t like that at all…