1. “Radix Malorum Est Cupiditas”
3 drunk guys are at a tavern and hear that their friend has
been killed by “Death”
They go on a mission to find Death and kill him to avenge
their friend
They meet an old man who says that Death can be found
under a nearby oak tree
They find a mountain of gold coins under the tree and
hatch a plan
The 2 left behind make a scheme for the gold
The 3rd one who left for town plans as well and buys poison
When the 3rd comes back, the 2 jump on him and kill him
The 2 drink the poisoned wine and die as well
The Pardoner’s Tale