The Host is called Harry Bailey and is the owner of the Tabard Inn in Southwark where the pilgrims assemble for the journey. He is a friendly and jovial man who is respected by the pilgrims. He suggests the story-telling game and acquires the function of the master of the game during the pilgrimage. However, he does not tell a story himself, therefore his portrait is not presented in the manuscript.

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