Charlie’s Internal Monologue

The king is standing before me. I am thinking about what will happen when I become a knight. Will I die in battle or will I be the king’s hero? It’s the first time I’m holding a real sword that was blessed by a priest. It’s as heavy as an elephant. I feel so clunky in my armour. But I’m honored. I am honored that I followed in my father’s footsteps and became a knight. My father was one of the most famous knights in Italy. During the battle against France my dad was killed by France’s head knight. I will continue our family’s legacy. I want to thank the king, but I am so proud of myself that I lose my voice. The king then says “you have now became knight, arise sir knight.”

That night I was thinking about what would happen on my first or last journey as a knight. I was also thinking about my training to becoming a knight. It was a long and hard process. When I was 7 years old I left my family to be a page for one of the king’s lords. I trained with him until I was 14. He taught me how to ride a horse, how to use a lance when jousting, and he also taught me how fight with sword and shield. Then I confessed my sins, fasted for 24 hours, I got blessed by a priest, and finally I was knighted by the king. I wish it was a shorter process but I know it will be worth it when I’m famous.