Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "The Summoner's Tale" in English language version.
The apparitor [or summoner] served as the bearer of summons from the archdeacon or other official in charge of an ecclesiastical court to the person cited to appear. Apparently, in addition to serving the notice, he was also responsible for actually getting that person to appear in court.
The apparitor [or summoner] served as the bearer of summons from the archdeacon or other official in charge of an ecclesiastical court to the person cited to appear. Apparently, in addition to serving the notice, he was also responsible for actually getting that person to appear in court.
The apparitor [or summoner] served as the bearer of summons from the archdeacon or other official in charge of an ecclesiastical court to the person cited to appear. Apparently, in addition to serving the notice, he was also responsible for actually getting that person to appear in court.