CHAPTER VI.
SOCIAL POSITION OF PROVENÇAL POETS.
Joglars and Troubadours 52
Troubadours exclusively lyrical poets 52
Their social origin 53
The sons of citizens 54
Priests 55
Reigning Princes 55
Richard I. of England 56
William IX. of Poitiers 57
Protectors of the Troubadours 58
Reward of the Troubadours 59
Their friendship with princes 60
Intercourse with noble ladies 60
Frequently innocent 61