The Franklin rides in the company of the Man of Law. He is a large landowner and very rich, although he is not of noble birth. He is the true son of Epicure indulging in good food and wines. In his house 'it snewed of mete and drynke'. He was often appointed as Knight of the Shire and as Sherrif. He is amiable and well-liked by his fellow pilgrims.

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