their lives in peace. Arguments There were various expansions of the Cook's Tale which Chaucer never finished – The Plowman's Tale, The Tale of Gamelyn, the Siege of Thebes, and The Tale of Beryn. It is argued that The Tale of Gamelyn was not, in fact, composed by Chaucer. Instead, it is thought to be merely a setup for future works. Though Chaucer wrote the Canterbury Tales and The Tale of Gamelyn is supposed to be included, it is considered an anonymous work. In addition, The Tale of Gamelyn is included in two early manuscript versions of the Tales, British Library, MS Harley 7334 and Oxford, Corpus Christi College, MS 198, both once notorious for being one of the lower-quality early manuscripts in terms of editor error and alteration. It is now widely rejected by scholars as an authentic Chaucerian tale, although some scholars think he may have intended to rewrite the story as a tale for the Yeoman. Skeat edited the poem separately in 1884 and included it in an appendix to his The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, relying on what he thought was the best manuscript. Chaucer may have intended it to form the basis of his (unfinished) “Cook’s Tale” in The Canterbury Tales. Quotes "But may they always prosper, who cause you much grief" (478). "All who give you security, may evil befall them" (481). This is the reverse of the prior quote. "For I am as light of foot as you, even if you swore it to the contrary". "If you brought five with you, you would be twelve" (647). They are foolishly mocking numbers. "I will venture so I might have food" (661). Adam is being ironic since this is an understatement to the scene. "Hearken and listen and hold your tongue, And you shall hear talking of Gamelyn the Young". References External links Commentary A page that explores the Tale of Gamelyn separated into sections and explanations 1350s books Middle English literature Romance (genre) As You Like It