As you might expect, it isn’t long before our main character lives up to his name and gets into serious “Trouble.” A black knight comes to his rescue. In fact, there are two black knights – one is “a suit of armor in a little alcove” and the other is Flix, who often changes sides without warning. That’s why Trouble calls Flix a “frenemy,” meaning one moment he’s a friend and the next he’s an enemy. As you’ll see in the second question, black knights have always switched sides when it benefited them, which makes these fellows very dangerous.
2. Black Knight
Category – History
When you play the online game, World of Warcraft, you meet the Black Knight. He’s the most dangerous non-player character. Black knights have an exciting history in games and in legends.
In the Middle Ages, a black knight was one who had not pledged his loyalty to a king. These knights were free warriors who used their talents in battle for a cause or to earn money. Because they didn’t have a squire to polish their armor, they painted their metal suits black to avoid rust.
The most famous knights in history wore shiny metal, not black armor. They served King Arthur of Britain. These knights belonged to the Round Table, a circular piece of furniture where all who sat were equals. (That’s why there was no head or foot on the table.)
Questions –
- What emblem did the Knights wear to show their loyalty to King Arthur?
- Who was the most skilled with a sword at the Round Table?
- How many of King Arthur’s Knights can you name?
Assignment – Discover the answers at a website devoted to the legend of King Arthur and his knights –
Click here to research the answer.
The legend of King Arthur and his knights dates far back in time, before history was captured on paper. Instead, stories were passed along by oral storytellers. So who was the first person to document the King Arthur legends and where did this person live? The location will surprise you. Trouble walks past this writer’s home in Sign of the Rat.
You’ll find the answer on page 105 of the printed version.
E-Book (Kindle) readers can search for the phrase “King Arthur”.
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