Words between the Summoner and the Friar (The Wife of Bath's Tale)

The Friar laughed when he had heard all this.
'Well, Ma'am,' he said," as God may send me bliss,
This is a long preamble to a tale!"

But when the Summoner heard the friar rail,
'Just look!' he cried,' by the two arms of God!
These meddling friars are always on the prod!
Don't we all know a friar and a fly
Go prod and buzz in every dish and pie!

Love Program

What do you mean with your 'preambulation"?
Amble yourself, trot, do a meditation!
You're spoiling all our fun with your commotion.'

The Friar smiled and said," Is that your motion?
I promise on my word before I go
To find occasion for a tale or so
About a summoner that will make us laugh.'

Love Program

'Well, damn your eyes, and on your own behalf,'
The Summoner answered,' mine be damned as well
If I can't think of several tales to tell
About the friars that will make you mourn
Before we get as far as Sittingbourne.
Have you no patience? Look, he's in a huff!'

Our Host called out,' Be quiet, that's enough!
Shut up, and let the woman tell her tale.
You must be drunk, you've taken too much ale.
Now Ma'am, you go ahead and no demur.'
'All right,' she said,' It's just as you prefer,
If I have licence from this worthy friar.'
'Nothing,' said he,' that I should have more desire.'

- Penguin Classics
Geoffrey Chaucer
Edited by Nevill Coghill

Meanwhile, do check out Way Back Into Love (WBIL) if you want to enjoy a Happier, Healthier and more SensUal way of life!

Need a edgier program? Go for Kick Ass Girl (KSG) then!