As I understand it, the Herr releases the prisoner because it's too embarrassing to fight with his girlfriend. He sends the prisoner into exile (aus dem Land) but the prisoner defies him, saying nothing's been stolen.

Then what happens? Does the prisoner return to his former life, unmolested? Isn't it dangerous in the long run to defy the Herr? Or did he and his lover manage to live happily ever after?

That's what I mean by unfinished.

Nonetheless, it's interesting to study such an old song, whether it's from 1400 or 1800.