CHAPTER XVII.

RICHARD II. AND THE SOCIAL REVOLUTION.

1377--1381.

1. The First Years of Richard II. 1377--1378 266

2. Wycliffe and the Great Schism. 1378--1381 266

3. The Poll Taxes. 1379--1381 267

4. The Peasants' Grievances 268

5. The Peasants' Revolt. 1381 268

6. The Suppression of the Revolt 269

7. Results of the Peasants' Revolt 269

8. Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' 270

9. The Prologue of the 'Canterbury Tales' 270

10. Chaucer and the Clergy 271

11. Roads and Bridges 272

12. Modes of Conveyance 273

13. Hospitality and Inns 274

14. Alehouses 274

15. Wanderers 274

16. Robbers and Criminals 275

17. Justices of the Peace 277