Reading Notes
The friar of St. Mark's who cared for Robin
Brother Luke
What is the time period and setting of this story?
an opening
embrasure
Why is Adam the bowman worried about the fog?
The fog makes it difficult to see any approaching enemies
An officer in a monastery
prior
When Robin is at St Marks, what does Brother Luke give him to occupy his time? What does Robin make with it.
rude; uncivil
impertinent
Robin is to look after the lady and help the little boys with their meals
pie filled with meat or fish
pasty
What happens at St. Mark's that almost causes Brother Matthew to get hurt?
Robin's hand slips when working on his cross, he cuts a gash in the wood. In his anger, he throws the cross and chisel, nearly hitting Matthew
Showing great enthusiasm or passion
fervently
Why is Brother Luke concerned about staying at the inn of White Hart
Brother Luke says the inn looks fearsome. The guests look rough and are drinking, and the goodwife looks untidy.
A fortified tower within the walls of a castle
keep
What did Sir John de Bureford's letter say? Where is Robin supposed to go and with whom?
Sir John's letter includes information regarding the war, the plague, and Robin's mother. He tells Robin to go with Brother Luke to Sir Peter's castle
abreast
alongside
How does Robin become accepted by the other boys?
one of Sir Peter's archers at Lindsay
Adam the bowman
Why is Robin worried about seeing Sir Peter and Lady Constance?
Robin is worried about meeting them because he is crippled and knows that he will be unable to do his duties as a page
showing sorrow or pity
ruefully
" Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it."
What does the speaker mean by this?
Brother Luke says it to Robin
The speaker means that although the events of Robin's life are not what he had planned, he can still be useful and hope for good to come from his situation