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15 Cards in this Set
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In towns he knew taverns, every one, and every good host and barmaid too-
Better than begging lepers, these he knew |
Frair- Negative View
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Member of the clergy
Well liked, Festive Man Virtous, curtious, humble |
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Nice conscience was a thing he never kept,
If that he fought and go the upper hand, by water he sent them home to every land |
Sailor-Negative View
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"By water"
Lived far out west Loved books, not God. |
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Bold was her face, and fair, and red of hue.
She'd been respectable throughout her life, With five churched husbunds bringing Joy and Strife, Not counting other company in youth; thereof there's no need to speak, in truth. |
Wife of Bath- Neg.
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"Five Husbands and not counting others in youth"
Housewife from Bath Deaf in either ear Knew the Dance of Love Married 5 Times |
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This fine example to his flock he gave
That first he wrought and afterwards he tought For if the preist be foul, in whom he trust, What wonder if a layman yield to lust? |
Parson, pos.
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A man of religion
Poor, but rich in holy knowledge Taught, but followed for himself |
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...He was a slender choleric man
Who shaved his beard so close as a razor can. His hair was cut round even with his ears; |
Reeve...No view?
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Steward
Named Scot Close shaved Beard, round head |
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A lover and a lusty bachelor,
With locks well curled, as if they'd lain in press. Some twenty years of age he was, I guess. |
Squire, neutral
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young knight, loved chivalry, strong christian, believed in truth and honor
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And never from her lips let morsels fall,
Nor dipped her fingers deep in sauce, but ate with so much care the food upon her plate that never driblet fell upon her breast |
Prioress, Positive
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Nun, spoke French, blue eyes, well mannered, wears beads
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In that one day more money stood to gain
Than thepoor dupe in two month could attain. And thus, with flattery and suchlike japes, He made the parson and the rest his apes |
Pardoner, Negative
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hair yellow as wax, wallet stuffed with pardons
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One made for mastery, An outrider, whop loved his venery, and when he rode men might his bridle hear A-jingling in the whistling wind as clear.
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Monk, Negative
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smoothed face, shiny bald head
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Pregnant of moral virtue was his speech; And gladly would he lear and gladly would he teach
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Clerk, Positive
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had a lot of common sense, liked to read about philosiphy
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Because of learning and his high renown,
He took large fees and many robes could own |
Lawyer, Negative
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weary and wise, a great lawayer, made a lot of money, wore expensive clothes
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White was his beard as is the white daisy
Of sanguine temperament by every sign |
Franklin, Positive
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Householder,delightful living was his goal, he liked to cook and was a good man
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Who had a fiery red, cherubic face,
For eczema he had, his eyes ere narrow, As hot he was and lechorous as a sparrow; With black and scabby brows and scantly beard; He had a face that little children feared |
Summoner
Negative View |
Was a farmer
Fiery red happy narrow face "Little children feared" |
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Living in peace and perfect charity.
He loved God most, and that with his whole heart |
Plowman
Positive View |
Good toiler
Works hard, but he is poor |
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[...]He could steal corn and full thrice charge his fees
And yet he had a thumb of gold, begad. |
Miller- Negative View
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"THUMB OF GOLD!"
Brawny, Strong never lost a wrestling match Red Beard and Hair (LIKE A FOX) |
