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The Friar
"In all Four Order there was none so mellow"
“a noble pillar to his Order”
"To [settle] disputes on settling days"
“Sweetly he heard his pennants at shrift.”
a person who is a chief supporter of a society, state, institution, etc.:
The four orders of mendicant (beggar) friars are the Franciscans, the Dominicans, the Carmelites, and the Augustinians.
"fixed up many a marriage"
“qualified to hear confessions”
Roman Catholic Church . a member of a religious order
Role
Mature
“high beloved and intimate”
"So glib with galant phrase and well-turned speech"
"mellow"
Wise
"For he was qualified to hear confessions,
Or so he said.."
"merry"
full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit
“easy man in penance-giving”
"a wanton one"
"He knew the taverns well in every town
And every innkeeper and barmaid too"
Personality
"A very festive fellow"
without regard for what is right, just, humane, etc.; careless; reckless
Thoughts
"Better than lepers, beggars and that crew,
..dealing with a scum
..nothing good can come"
The Friar
By: Nichelle Draganowski
"he sang well and played the hurdy-gurdy"
Good
Bad
"When he had played his harp, or having sung,
His eyes would twinkle in his head as bright
As any star on a frosty night."
"He was the finest beggar of his batch"
*"Better than.. beggars"
"At sing songs he was champion of the hour"
"For though a widow mightn't have a shoe,
He got his [.25 of a penny] just the same"
*"a wanton one"
"..only with the rich and [merchants]
But anywhere a profit might [increase over time]
Courteous was he"
"Of a [high-quality woven wool] was the [capelike garment]
Upon his shoulders, and the swelling fold
About him, like a bell about its mould
When it is casting, rounded out his dress."
“He had a special license from the Pope.”
"He kept his ..[sleeve].. stuffed with
..pocket knives to give to pretty girls.
“absolution, for a gift”
"And should he give enough in verity
The penitent repented in sincerity"
"For many a fellow is so hard of heart
Therefore instead of weeping and of prayer
One should give silver for a poor Frair's care"
"This worthy's name was Hubert, it appeared."