This quote comes in the context of the poet’s introduction of young Kriemhild. One of the first things readers learn about her is that she has prophetic dreams. In this particular dream, Kriemhild has been practicing the sport of falconry, a common pursuit for noblewomen. It’s easy to see why falconry, which involved taming a wild bird to be tended as a pet, was often connected with the medieval ideal of courtly love. But Kriemhild isn’t pleased to hear her mother’s interpretation of the dream, saying she is determined to shun romance so as to avoid sorrow. This resolution doesn’t…