ouching her in the first place, she would've yelled the moment he put his hands on her. She also says that by her faith, she will not kiss him, but it can be seen that her faith isn't that strong if she is allowing him to hold her by her "queinte" and "haunche-bones.""And thus lith Alison and Nicholas In bisinese of mirthe and of solas, Til that the belle of Laudes gan to ringe, And freres in the chauncel gonne singe."This passage reminds the reader of a love scene from a movie. The two lovers are enjoying their business of pleasure, then the cameras pan up and away from them to the sky and we hear music or fireworks to symbolize the act that is taking place. Here, Chaucer replaces the fireworks with the sounds of a church bell. It seems that the singing friars are celebrating for Alisoun and Nicholas. This is very funny and ironic that the church people are singing for the sinful act that is being commited. The previous passages show how Chaucer is able to successfully discuss sexual and serious acts in a cool, unobscene manner. There are many parts of "The Miller's Tale" that one has to be told about becuase they are very subtle, even though they have a strong meaning once you are explained what is going on. ...
