And for to make yow the moore mury,
I wol myselven goodly with yow ryde,
Right at myn owene cost, and be youre gyde.

– Geoffrey Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue. The Host decides to up and leave his inn to ride with the pilgrims on their journey to Canterbury, so they can continue with the merriment they enjoyed at the inn. He will cover his own costs and be their guide.