The document introduces The Shipman's Tale, a story by Geoffrey Chaucer. It describes the shipman as a man who wore woolen gowns and always carried a dagger around his neck. As a thief, he would steal from innkeepers when their backs were turned, such as stealing wine. If he got in a fight and won, he would kill his opponent and throw their body overboard if they were on a ship. The document also lists three pages - Gavyn the Scout, Dan the Spotter, and Brandon the Entertainer - who are involved with creating a PowerPoint presentation and script.