Chivalry

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most of his time to physical
exersice, and duties. A page was educated in wrestling, tilting with
spears, and military exercises that were done on horseback. He was also
taught dancing and playing of musical instruments in their leisure time.
As a page, a boy was taught how to carve and serve food as a waiter, and
other services around the castle. It was his duty to help the master of
the castle in anyway needed. These tasks were not hard labor, but simply
prepared him for what was yet to come. (Microsoft Bookshelf)
By the time a page was 14, he was expected to qualify as a
competent squire. Now with the more laborious course, his real training
began. He must vault on his horse in armor, run and scale walls, and
spring over ditches in armor. He must be able to maneuver a battle-ax
without raising the visor of his helmet or taking a breathe. He must have
mastered horsemanship. A squire must have acquired courtesy and have
chosen a mistress of his heart. A lady of the ...

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