Greet chiere made oure Hoost us everichon,
And to the soper sette he us anon.
He served us with vitaille at the beste;
Strong was the wyn, and wel to drynke us leste.
A semely man oure hooste was withalle
For to been a marchal in an halle.
– Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue. Harry Bailly, the Host of the Tabart Inn where the pilgrims stop on the way to Canterbury, shows great hospitality to the group. He provides them with a supper considering of the best food and strong wine.