Code of Chivalry by Artemis Nightshade (best classic literature .txt) 📖

worried. As soon as the Queen and her Ladies disappear, Blair asks, “How are we going to hunt? And The Annual Tournament is expecting hunters to join and once they found out that the hunters are girls. Who knows what they’ll say or do to us all?”

Everyone agreed as Zoe stops her embroidery. “And they’re expecting us girls to dance with some of the boys, this is a problem. I’ll think of something.” Zoe declares as her mother and her ladies come back with more silk for the girls to sew.

Every one of the young girls groan silently so the Queen and her ladies wouldn’t hear.

I read more and more about the tournament and it sounded very interesting.

‘I wonder if there’s a section for first years.’ I though as I search through the pages of the book. ‘There is yay!’ I thought as I read what it said.

‘Okay, looks like the same thing that Fernando explains except for the last one it looks like a competition between first years from every school seeing who can save a damsel in distress.’ I thought as I close the book quickly.

I am sure I made a face by that “small” fact. “I feel like going to the horses.” Christian says. “We can’t now; the rangers are still at their lessons. But we can tomorrow, its jousting lesson.” Adam said as I saw Christian smiling.
Medicine and Archery

As we head towards medical class, Vincent thought it would be hilarious for us to be accidentally “tripped” by them. While they laugh at us, Sir Thomas luckily came by.

“What’s so funny?” He asks as they stopped laugh and we got up. “N-Nothing, sir!” Garret stammers. “You boys can follow me, I’ll be teaching Medicine.”

As we walk to medicine class I noticed that there were third years. “Why are the third years here?” Christian asks the question I thought of.

“Well if there’s an accident, it’ll be there job to fix you or whatever up.” Sir Thomas explains.

“You mean, we could get injured or probably dead?” Paul asks scared to death. “Maybe, maybe not.” Sir Thomas says as he heads towards his desk and us to our seats.

“Who hear wants to be a Knight Templar?” Sir Thomas asks. A few raises their hands from both years.

“Well for those who want to be Knights Templar, you better pay very close attention.” Sir Thomas explains as he shows us first years how to wrap bandages and the third years how to make their own medicine out of herbs. “I think I like medicine,” Adam says. “Maybe I’ll be a Knights Templar.”

“I got to go, I’ll see you later.” Rohan says as he takes off outside.

“What’s next?” Garret asks Paul. “Nothing, we’re done!” Paul said. I felt relived until Zoe came. “You’re not done yet, you all got archery and I know who is teaching you lot.”

By the look on her face, we didn’t know whether to be afraid or excited. I’m guessing both.

Our archery master turns out to be a woman! The king’s sister!

“I’m Moraga, the king’s sister and your archery teacher. I brought along a man so you boys will feel a little more comfortable.” Moraga explains as Sir Kayden steps in the archery field.

I got really excited when Sir Kayden came to help but he didn’t seem to like it. In fact I thought I saw Sir Kayden turn red? Luckily, Rohan came back to witness the archery class.

“Now who here knows how to fire a bow and arrow, besides the ranger over there?” Moraga said pointing towards Rohan.

All that Rohan said is, “Hello father.” Sir Kayden waves back nervously.

“No one? Pity, wouldn’t you agree Sir Kayden?” Moraga asks. “It is a pity, but we can train them up right?” Sir Kayden said sweating. “Fine, now pick up your bows and arrows.” Moraga instructs as we pick them up and began our lesson.

“Wow Terence, for a poor servant turned almost knight. You sure know how to make a dead on shot.” Rohan congratulates me.

“Thanks, I’ve never shot one until now. Must be beginners luck or maybe it’s in my blood.” I said as we head back to the dining hall to eat dinner.

“Finally you guys are done. Tough work huh?” Zoe asks Abigail following her gracefully. “Yes, what about you ladies?” Christian asks.

“Nothing much, just been sitting down most of the time.” Abigail explains heading back to her table.

“Still doesn’t like men?” I ask quietly to Zoe. She nods her head. As we wait for the king, he asked everyone if they all had a nice day. We all agree except for Rohan.

Rohan's Punishment?

We caught up with Rohan after dinner. “Rohan, why are you so worried?” I ask.

“I got in trouble; I accidentally shot Septimus, my master’s son. So I’m getting whipped.” Rohan explains. “I’ve never gotten whipped, have you?” Adam asks Rohan who shook his head no.

“I have, many times. Sometimes they were “just for fun”.” I explain taking off my shirt and show them my scars. Adam looked like he was about to puke then pass out.

“How did manage to survive?” Adam asks swaying a little. I shrug my shoulders and explain. “I hope I don’t get that many lashes.” Rohan says as I put my shirt back on.

“Did you have to see the nurse every so often?” Adam asks.

“Yes, but sometimes I am not allowed to see the nurse as further punishment.” I explain as Adam leaned over the window and start vomiting, then he laughed hysterically.

“What’s so funny?” Rohan ask as we look out the window. Adam has hit garret, Paul, and Vincent! We had to laugh! Luckily, they didn’t notice.

We ask our language teacher to go with Rohan to be with him during is punishment. He let us go.

Rohan, now shaking, asks me this, “Will there be humiliation?” I shook my head then said, “Unless you’re of a lowly life. Then yes, there is humiliation.”

I can clearly see that he was glad he wasn’t in poverty. The trip was long, I guess if someone screamed no one would hear.

Unless they have very good hearing or something. To our surprise and horror, all of the Knights of Chivalry were there with the Rangers.

“What you guys doing here?” Sir Lucas asks once he saw me, Adam, and Christian. “We wish to be with Rohan during his… punishment.” Christian said almost scared.

“Have you now?” Sir Kayden asks. Galion, Rohan’s master asks, “Rohan, are you ready?” Rohan nods his head, takes off his shirt, and assumes the position.

As we wait for the guy to whip him. We talked about our lessons. He finally arrives and to my horror, Christian’s as well, the man is Barack!

‘Oh, no. Rohan would get killed.’ I thought as Barak chooses his weapon of whips. Smiling evilly, he chose the bull whip. “Sirs, this man Barack, I know him!” I shout out before the punishment started.

“How do you know him?” Sir Lucas asks. “I know his lashes would NOT sting. But tear, he will literally tear Rohan’s flesh. His blood will spill and they will never heal in a very long time.” Christian explains and they ask how we know.

We show them by taking off our shirts. Everyone’s face looks horrified. Barack stepped in and patted on Christian’s back, hard.

“He was by best one, a little thief, always tries to steal from master. Got himself one hundred lashes plus more.” Barack explains as Christian begins to cry about the horrible memory.

“You leave him allow,” I said putting my shirt back on. “You want to have some fun? Have fun on me!” No one believed I said that!

Rohan, still tied up, wondered if his friend, Terence, is going to take it. Surely he won’t plus if Terence did, he wouldn’t let him do it!

“This is my punishment,” Rohan calls out as we turn around. “This is my punishment, and I’ll endure it like a man.” Barack smiled and laid one on Rohan without anyone’s command.

Rohan’s scream was the loudest I’ve ever heard. There is a giant welt on his back, Barack is about to lay another one when I stopped him.

“What are you doing rat!” He asks growly and began to whip me and whip me, harder and harder. All of the Knights and Rangers had to use all of their force to get him off of me.

I heard Galion scold Barack and told him to leave immediately. Before he did, he raced towards Christian, picked him up as if he were a sack of potatoes on his shoulder, and got on one of the horses and rode off before anyone could get to him. He took Christian!

The Plan

“We must speak to the king immediately!” Sir Lucas says nearly shouting at Sir Havarti.

“Why do you! Do you want to give credit to these!?” Sir Havarti shouts out and fast as the wind, Sir Nicholas unsheathes his