Three drunk friends at a tavern go to avenge their friend who was killed by Death. They find a man who says Death is under an oak tree, where they discover a pile of gold coins. The friends make separate schemes to keep the gold for themselves, which results in all three of them dying after they poison each other.

1. The Pardoner’s Tale 3 drunk guys are at a tavern and hear that their friend has been killed by “Death” They go on a mission to find Death and kill him to avenge their friend They meet an old man who says that Death can be found under a nearby oak tree They find a mountain of gold coins under the tree and hatch a plan The 2 left behind make a scheme for the gold The 3 rd one who left for town plans as well and buys poison When the 3 rd comes back, the 2 jump on him and kill him The 2 drink the poisoned wine and die as well