The Prologue - well now, this is where Chaucer introduces us to the motley
band who are to be his travelling companions to Canterbury. He also tells
of how the landlord of the Tabard Inn is so fascinated that
he decides to accompany them, even offering a free meal to
the teller of the best tale on their return to Southwark.
We become acquainted with a raw shipman and refined
merchant; watch the rivalry between miller and
reeve; and can only wonder at the characters of
a dark summoner and cynical clerk. And yet, it
is one lady, that most intriguing Wife of Bath,
who truly captivates and enchants us.
So now the scene is really set . . .
and off we go . . . travelling along the
busy highway of that medieval
phenomenon - The Becket Pilgimage. |
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