The dart is set up for virginitee; Cacche whoso may, who renneth best lat see. - Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Wife of Bath's Prologue. Virginity is seen a challenge. The prize is set up for virginity, the Wife of Bath says. Catch it whoever can and let's see who wins it.

The dart is set up for virginitee;
Cacche whoso may, who renneth best lat see.

– Geoffrey Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales, The Wife of Bath’s Prologue. Virginity is seen a challenge. The prize is set up for virginity, the Wife of Bath says. Catch it whoever can and let’s see who wins it.

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