The Canterbury Tales: The Pardoner's Tale Lines 464 – 473 Summary

  • "No, old coot, you won't leave, says the gambler.
  • You won't get away so easily, by Saint John!
  • You mentioned this traitorous Death, who's been killing all our friends.
  • Since you're his spy, tell us where he is or you'll regret it, by God and the holy sacrament!
  • Aren't you one of Death's henchmen, intent upon killing us young guys?"