A medieval joke via X @NicholasMorto

There aren't many jokes that translate well into the modern day, but there is one ...

King Louis IX set out on campaign and en-route he stopped at a tavern where he ordered some chicken.

He enjoyed his meal and his steward went to pay the landlord.
The landlord then charged an extortionate amount for the chicken causing Louis to intervene and say:

"Are chickens so rare in these parts?"

The landlord replied "No but kings are"

Louis laughed and paid the man in full.