And thow, Valerian, for thow so soone
Assentedest to good conseil also,
Sey what thee list, and thou shalt han thy boone.
– Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales, The Second Nun’s Tale. Valerian is rewarded by the angel because he so quickly consented to good counsel and accepted the Christian faith. The angel asks him to speak what he wishes, and he will have his request.