The Cook's name is Roger. He has been hired to prepare the meals for the five Guildsmen. He is a real chef - the best of his trade. He can boil, roast, bake and roast better than any other cook. His dishes are by far the best, especially his blancmanger, a sweet creamed chicken pie. Yet, it is a shame that he has an malignous ulcer on his shin, the pus of which might have the same colour as some of his sauces.

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