And yet he was to hym a greet encressour. / Noon auditour koude on his word so wel / Have caught hym in his sleighte, ne in his trayne.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Reeve's cunning and exploitative nature, particularly his ability to avoid being caught in his schemes.
c. 1387-1400
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