Wel koude he rede a lessoun or a storie, / But al above that he koude singe.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Pardoner. His ability to sing well, particularly the offertory, is highlighted as a tool for manipulation, making his 'talent' darkly 'weird'.
c. 1387-1400
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"Of remedies of love she knew al chaunce, For she koude of that art the olde daunce."
Humorous"And yet he was to hym a greet encressour. / Noon auditour koude on his word so wel / Have caught hym in his sleighte, ne in his trayne."
Strange & Unusual"he pricked her hard and deep, like one gone mad."
Shocking"As for to speke of innocence, I woot no man that may be exempt from it."
Controversial"I grante it yow, I have noon other lyf, But if that I do feele my wyves knyf."
Controversial