Vocabulary
broken through
What is breached?
The gate keeper at Lindsay
Who is Alan-at-gate?
why did Brother Luke think "a fine and beautiful life" lay before Robin even if he never got better?
strong mind, cheerful spirit more improtant than physical strength
"But time are changing, and we have a good king."
What did John say to Robin?
a fortified tower within the walls of the castle
What is a keep?
rude; uncivil
What is impertinent?
Friar of St. Mark's who cared for Robin
Who is Brother Luke?
"this bea treacherous cloud of mist.."
What did Alan-at-gate say to Robin?"
the sport of hunting with a hawk
What is hawking?
deceptive; dangerous
What is treacherous?
Sir Peter's cousin and neighbor
Sir Hugh Fitzhugh
When the town was invaded by the Welsh, where did the women and children go? Where did the men go?
women/children in the keep and men out fighting
"Tis the Feast of Christmas, and thou has found the door in thy wall."
What did Brother Luke say to Robin?
Pie filled with meat or fish
What is a pasty?
iron gate of a city or castle
What is a portcullis?
The main character
Who is Robin?
How did Robin encourage himself as he swam across the river?
Anyone can not do it
"...patience and care are better treacherous than a bad temper."
What did Brother Matthew say to Robin?
soldiers stationed in a fortified place
What is a garrison?
opening
What is an embrasure?
Robin's dog
How did Robin's father and mother react to Robin's crippled legs?
proud, craftsmanship, and spirit. Mother was thankful that he would not go to war.
"Thou hast only to follow the wall far enough and there will be a door in it."
What did Brother Luke say to Robin?
a raised platform at one end of the great hall
What is a dais?