I had, indeed, took the liberty of telling the Manciple that you was not a gentleman to give more trouble than you could 'elp.
"The Ship of Stars"
Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Thus the "Miller" and the "Reeve" are a noble pair running in parallel lines, though in contrary directions; so are the "Cook" and the "Manciple," and again and more especially the "Friar" and the "Summoner."
"Chaucer"
Adolphus William Ward
Our Manciple I lately met, Of visage wise and prudent.
"A Collection of College Words and Customs"
Benjamin Homer Hall