Canterbury Tales: The Clerk's Tale

This story is of a man who is forced to wed someone to provide an heir. The marquis Walter sets his eye on peasant Griselda, who at the time is very young and beautiful. She wishes to obey and honor him after the wedding. At this time, Walter tests Griselda's loyalty by taking his daughter and eventually his son that was born in the act that they would be killed. His intentions were to see how she would react. In the end, he tells her he is going to remmary and at that time he brings back their children. I think that this story is of good value because through thick and thin, Griselda did not panic at all during the tough times. She had a clear heart and mind. Loyalty really is put to test in situations like this.