Een abel spel ende een edel dinc van den Hertoghe van Bruyswijc, hoe hi wert minnende des Roedelioens dochter van Abelant (Gloriant)

The play presents a medieval courtly romance in which a proud noble is overcome by love for the daughter of a rival house; their relationship develops through brisk, witty dialogue, comic attendants, and episodes of recognition and conversion. Its structure balances psychological probing of pride and desire with deliberate medieval naïvetés and anachronistic pagan imagery drawn from classical and popular beliefs. Recurring themes include love's transformative force, tensions between pagan devotion and Christian faith, and a blend of satire and sincerity. The language and scenes aim for theatrical effect, favoring lively exchanges and performative set pieces.