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“Uh, sir, I did want to ask something.” Lucian placed forward, “You spoke that this was if we were equals. What if I was the son of a Duke? Someone with far greater honor than the one accusing me?”
“A good question.” The Nobleman admitted, “They would be the ones you would rebuttle. Their words do not carry weight against you. If you truly wished to do something about them then it would be more reasonable to give them a duel against someone of more equal standing. As you would be the child of a Lord, then one of his vassals would not flinch at being summoned to their Leige’s Heir’s request.”
“So how would I know when someone is too low for me?” Lucian had to ask.
“Listen to the crowd.” The Knight declared while tapping the limb, “You might not have realized it, Lucian, but even you Peasants know when certain insults are effecting one’s honor. In a sense your kind are the basest measure of our worth. None of you will deny us, but each of you know when you can start talking rumors about us.”
“I… I never realized that.” Lucian admitted.
“Of course you have not, you were not raised from birth for this kind of life.” The Count barked, “On this campaign I hope to at least make sure you do not make a fool of yourself. If you make too many errors talking to others then you shall ruin all of your honor without anyone else doing a thing to you.”
“I understand.” Lucian said as he gave a nod, “I will learn, Lord.”
“Good, because news of your becoming my squire has already spread. You will be tested sooner for your betters, the Knights Errant, are bloodthirsty.” The Count said to the Peasant, “I have heard them declaring a Feud with villages before without caring for the Knight who was supposed to defend those people. In that instance, it was only because a Peasant blew the beer in the direction of a member of their Lance.”
“What?”
The Count looked at Lucian with firm eyes as he spoke, “Know this, only the Grail Knights are above petty squabbles. For those like the Knight Errants, whose lust for honor is above common sense, will try to take it from each other and those below them without realizing their error.”
>>As his Representative, Lucian must attend functions a Noble would as a Squire.
>The great meeting hall
>Training Fields
>Addressing the Peasants
