The Decameron · Character
Fra Rinaldo
A tall, engaging friar whose night of comfort with a lonely lady turns into a scramble for his habit when her husband returns.
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Also known as Rinaldo, our Fra Rinaldo, Quoth Fra Rinaldo
First appearance: the first story
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Rinaldo is a well-spoken cleric who, robbed on the road, takes shelter with a lady whose noble lover has failed to appear — and is only too glad to fill the vacancy. His charm and quick tongue make him welcome at her…
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- Moral and Romantic Adventures
- Marital Deception
- Protagonist
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