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In England of London lives a Merchant. His Name was Walter. Although
Comfortable and wealthy, he has lost his purpose as a man. His expression
Is inscrutable and his gait was heavy like a trudging ox. His body is
Fairly built and he has a habit of stroking his Anchor black beard. He
Was considered to be handsome by most. Walter carries a Falchion sword
Around his waist, a few daggers in his pouch, and a Billhook hidden
Under his cloak! He had leather boots on his feet and a golden medallion round his neck.
There is an old lady accompanying him, she is docile and she would look at the
Earth when conversing with Nobles. She has an eye for gambling and she always go
On errands—the context of which is not known. Her name surreptitiously kept between
Her daughters and herself. She brought seven daughters.
The eldest daughter name is Olivia, a virtuous woman naming the Lord’s name wherever.
She distrusts Walter secretly believing Walter is a libidinous man.
The second daughter is Beth. She is the most irksome and she would drop or knock
Things over whenever Walter’s presence appeared: She loved the Merchant however
Walter finds her, Olivia, and Alice quite repulsive.
The third daughter is Alice. Unattractive she may be but her charms are as sweet
As the scent of fresh lavender. Alice is consumed by jealousy and would rage if Walter
Would converse with another woman.
The fourth daughter is Juliana, as graceful as a swan; her skin complexion is vitreous and pale
Her eyelashes are long for they twinkled underneath the sun. Her cheeks are sanguine and her
Blue eyes gave extra charm to her gait.
The fifth daughter is Emma, the sixth Isabella, and the seventh Beatrice they are triplets, they
Look identically alike but one can distinguish them apart from their characters.
The nine are heading to Canterbury.
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The Nihilist Lament
ActionA young merchant name Walter has lost a purpose for living. He is on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. He meets an Old Hag who offers him a purpose: to kill people so they may be his servants in his kingdom in the afterlife. Walter begins to kill and he s...