medieval knight
by Tom cronin
1. The steps to become a knight
1.1. Page
1.1.1. Stared at 6 or 7
1.1.1.1. Learned
1.1.1.2. Good manners
1.1.1.3. Basic fighting skills
1.1.1.4. Wooden shields and swords
1.2. Squire
1.2.1. Stares at 14
1.2.1.1. Accompanied a fully trained knight
1.2.1.1.1. Worked with him for 7 years
1.2.1.2. Looked after his hourse and armour
2. Graduation of a knight
2.1. Local king and lord knighted him
2.1.1. Ceremony (accolade)
2.1.2. Spent the knight in the church praying that he would be a good knight and not fail in his duty to the lord or king
2.1.3. Morning of the Cermony
2.1.3.1. White tunic (sign of purity)
2.1.3.1.1. Red robe ( showing willingness to shed blood )
2.1.4. Lord tapped the the knight on the shoulders and head with sword )
2.1.4.1. Then present the knight with his own sword