And he hadde been somtyme in chyvachie / In Flaundres, in Artoys, and Pycardie, / And born hym wel, as of so litel space.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Knight's extensive military service in seemingly trivial 'little space,' which can be read ironically or as an understated critique of endless conflict.
c. 1387-1400
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"Out of the olde feldes, as men seyth, Cometh al this newe corn from yeer to yeer; And out of olde bokes, in good feyth, Cometh al this newe science that men lere."
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