If the nerve is compressed for a short amount of time, it is often able to repair itself but it may take several weeks or months for the symptoms to fully resolve. However, if the compression remains present for a long time, permanent nerve injury may occur.
In line 524 of the General Prologue to his Canterbury Tales Chaucer sums up the character of the parson thus: A bettre preest I trowe that nowher noon ys. He was the best example of a good priest. The only devout and pious churchman in the company, the Parson is extremely poor, but he is rich in holy thoughts and deeds.
The Second Nun's Tale in The Canterbury Tales: Prologue & Summary; The Yeoman's Tale in The Canterbury Tales: Prologue & Summary; The Manciple's Tale in The Canterbury Tales: Prologue & Summary; The Parson's Tale in The Canterbury Tales: Prologue & Summary Next Lesson. The Plowman's Tale & The Canterbury Tales: Prologue & Summary