The Canterbury tales

The Epilogue of the Nun's Priest's Tale

Sire Nonnes Preest," oure Hooste seide anoon, Line 3447 I-blessed be thy breche, and every stoon! Line 3448 This was a murie tale of Chauntecleer. Line 3449 But by my trouthe, if thou were seculer, Line 3450 Thou woldest ben a trede-foul aright. Line 3451 For if thou have corage as thou hast myght, Line 3452 Thee were nede of hennes, as I wene, Line 3453 Ya, moo than seven tymes seventene. Line 3454 See, whiche braunes hath this gentil preest Line 3455 So gret a nekke, and swich a large breest! Line 3456 He loketh as a sperhauk with his yen; Line 3457 Him nedeth nat his colour for to dyen Line 3458 With brasile, ne with greyn of Portyngale. Line 3459 Now, sire, faire falle yow for youre tale! Line 3460 And after that he, with ful merie chere, Line 3461 Seide unto another, as ye shuln heere. Line 3462