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At what age did the training to become a knight typically begin?
At what age did the training to become a knight typically begin?
Around seven years old.
What did the girls of the castle hope for when they looked at the knight's scarf or glove?
What did the girls of the castle hope for when they looked at the knight's scarf or glove?
They hoped that a brave knight would some day wear their colours.
What were some of the games that boys of the days of knighthood played?
What were some of the games that boys of the days of knighthood played?
Various games of ball, marbles, and playing at Tournaments
What were some of the accomplishments a page had to learn?
What were some of the accomplishments a page had to learn?
What was expected of a page in terms of serving the ladies and lords of the castle?
What was expected of a page in terms of serving the ladies and lords of the castle?
How did a page have to behave when entering the room of his lord?
How did a page have to behave when entering the room of his lord?
What was the consequence of a page being disobedient?
What was the consequence of a page being disobedient?
Where were the sons of nobles sent for their education and training to become a knight?
Where were the sons of nobles sent for their education and training to become a knight?
How did the boys feel about the prospect of putting on glittering armour and galloping into the world in search of adventures?
How did the boys feel about the prospect of putting on glittering armour and galloping into the world in search of adventures?
How were the boys taught to behave toward the man who trained them to be a knight?
How were the boys taught to behave toward the man who trained them to be a knight?
