~ Tauscht der Bursch sein Ränzel ein ~
 
This cute early 1900's relief stein is signed "KB" for Karl Beuler. (see Chris Wheeler's Stein Marks for more on him) This is the third verse of a student drinking song titled "Die Lindenwirtin" (Keeper of the Lime Tree Inn) written by R. Baumbach in 1876. (see translation: "Keinen Tropfen im Becker mehr.." for the first verse.) The song title is shown at the stein bottom. The song was also made into a play called "die Streuner" (The Vagabond).
 
Tauscht der Bursch sein Ränzel ein
gegen ein Krug voll Wein,
Tät zum Gehn sich wenden.

Spricht die Wirtin:
"Junges Blut hast ja Mantel, Stab und Hut!
Trink und lass dich pfänden!"
The lad traded in his knapsack
for a jug of wine,
as he turned to leave.

The inn hostess said:
"Young blood you still have a coat, staff and hat!
Drink and obligate yourself to me!"
 
 
Translation: Roy De Selms
Photo credit: R. Stattler