Richard the Lionhearted had a favorite one of these minstrels named Blondel
..... that a 
troubadour named Blondel wandered around Europe singing underneath tower... [DOC] [TLE] Summary/Reviews: Troubadour's song : [PAR] Adding the personalities of Richard's family to these influences, the author ... 
Legend has it that Richard's faithful friend, the traveling minstrel Blondel, ... their 
favorite song at castle after castle across Europe until he heard Richard sing in 
reply.