Ho la hé, parla vertu goy

This anonymous chanson, for SATB choir, is a lively example of secular French part-music from the Renaissance. The text, sung in French, expresses a charming if somewhat abrupt courtship. The singer addresses a lady, wishing her well, but then rather unusually declares his renunciation of a certain 'salt sang goy' before reiterating his greeting. The narrative then shifts to a more conventional scene, meeting Margot herding her cows. The music likely reflects the direct, vernacular text, with clear melodic lines and engaging rhythms, typical of the genre.