In "The Wife of Bath's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer, the Knight decides to give control to his wife and let her choose between having him ugly but loyal or handsome but unfaithful.
The old woman, who has the power to transform him, presents this choice to the Knight. This decision by the Knight reflects his understanding of the importance of women having agency and control in relationships.
The story explores themes of power dynamics, gender roles, and the nature of true gentleness.