Boold of his speche, and wys, and wel ytaught,
And of manhod hym lakkede right naught.
Eek therto he was right a myrie man;
And after soper pleyen he bigan,
And spak of myrthe amonges othere thynges.
– Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue. The Host is seen as without fault. He is described as good company and fun to be with. He is able to relate to all the pilgrims and after supper he enjoys some merriment and jokes with them.