‘For when the Franks were in power, but were lacking in culture, and were in darkness, two Scotch monks came in company with British traders to the coast of France. These monks, learned in both sacred and profane literature, did not offer to sell any wares to the throngs that came to them because of their singing, but proclaimed, “If any one is eager for knowledge, let them come to us, for we have it for sale.” Some thought them mad. But when the story reached the ears of the King, he summoned them to him. When the King asked what they wanted in return for said knowledge, they replied, “three things: good locations, noble souls, and food”’ (Robertus Goulet, The Compendium of 1517).
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