Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : W. Pickering · leaf 207
describes himself as being clad — “ In a cope of black, and not of grene, On a palfray, slender, long, and lene, With rusty bridle, made not for the sale, My man to-forne with a void male.” The host of the Tabard receives him into the company, and jokes with him upon his lean appearance : — “ To be…
Costume · Clothing and dress · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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