This gemme of chastite, this emeraude,
And eek of martirdom the ruby bright.
– Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales, The Prioress’ Tale. The Prioress metaphorically compares the chaste child and his martyrdom to previous jewels.
This gemme of chastite, this emeraude,
And eek of martirdom the ruby bright.
– Geoffrey Chaucer