Knighthood

Page (age 7-14)

Serve the women of the manor; learn manners; religion, reading and writing

Squire(age 14-21)

Serve the men and the knights; learn hunting, hawking, chess, poetry, lute playing, care of horses and equipment.

Knight

Serve God and the feudal lord (and/or king); demonstrate skill with weapons; follow the chivalric code of politeness, courage, honor, truthfulness, respect for women and defeated enemies.