Ellesmere Chaucer

THE STORYTELLERS:
Chaucer         


17.  Chaucer.  

He in the waast is shape as wel as I; 
This were a popet in an arm t'enbrace 
For any womman smal and fair of face.  
He semeth elvyssh by his contenaunce, 
For unto no wight dooth he daliaunce.


 


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