KNIGHTS As a young boy he would go to an uncle's or friend's castle to train as a page. Most of the time he would learn how to use his manners. He would also shape up his body. He wrestled, played football, ran for miles, learned how to ride a horse, and bowled with a dead head wrapped in a cloth. At the age of fourteen he would then become a squire. A squire is a knights assistant. He would bring a sword if the knight's sword broke, he would bring water when the knight wanted water. He would wake him up and help him get dressed. He would also make his bed. Finally at the age of 18 he would become a knight,there was a big celebration.
  Questions 1. Why do you think pages had to learn manners?
2. Do you think it was fair that boys were sent to become pages at the age of 7?
3. Do you think a squire's job was important?