On the other hand, we have the Pardoner, who is the complete opposite physical appearance of the Summoner. He is a “gentle” man from Rouncivalle. He is good at singing and has long waxy yellow hair, which he does not wear a hood or cap to cover when he rides. He also has no beard and carries false relics to cheat naive people. These include a pillow case which had served as Our Lady’s veil, the piece of sail with which St. Peter went to sea until Christ caught him, and a glass jar filled with pig’s bones. He has duped many innocent parsons by selling them false indulgences and relics, making him earn lots and lots of money in just one
