Chapters 7-8
Why does Robin dread his meeting with Sir Peter de Lindsay?
Robin fears he will not be welcome to serve as a page in his household since he must use crutches and would not have free use of his hands.
What was Robins plan to help the castle?
to sneak out a small door in the north wall disguised as a porr shepherd, find John-go-in-the-Wynd, and tell him about the siege.
The water was as cold as ice, and swift flowing.
Simile
water - ice
What duties was Robin given by Sir Peter?
making sure the Lady Constance was well looked after and helping the little boys cut their meat and break their bread at dinner
How did the skills Robin had learned help him to save the castle?
His listening skill helped him detect the Welsh sentry. His swimming skill enabled him to cross the river; also, his strong arms allowed him to climb the bell tower and signal Sir Hugh's men.
He would know what it was like to make his bed on God's earth and instead of brocaded bed curtains, see dark clouds making a canopy of him.
Metaphor
dark clouds - canopy/bed curtains
How does Robin help as the attack on the castle begins?
Robin brings the little boys safely inside the keep.
Why was Robin timid about facing his parents? How did they react to his disability?
He was timid because he had changed so much (character and disability). His parents were glad he was safe and they were together again.
They knelt in the woods, as if it had been a cathedral, as indeed it looked to be.
Simile
woods - cathedral
What did Brother Luke mean by "It strengthens thy spirit to do a hard thing."?
Once you have done a hard thing, it gets easier to do it again. One's confidence is built by doing a hard thing.
The people in the hall shouted and cheered, "Sir Robin!" What does it mean to be called "Sir" Robin?
"Sir" is a title given only to a knight. The people felt that Robin's actions qualified him for knighthood since he was a brave and honorable as a knight.
There they found an inn at the edge of town, its thatch pulled down over its eyes of windows.
Metaphor
windows - eyes
Do you think Robin would have changed as much from the beginning of the story until now if it had not been for his disability? Why?
Not as much because his disability forced him to develop the skills and virtues he needed.
Right before Robin left on his mission, Brother Luke woke him. What did Brother Luke want to do first? Why was this important?
Brother Luke wanted to pray first. He is reminding Robin where his true strength comes from.
Only Lindsay stands so, on a mound ringed with hills, like a pudding in a saucer.
Simile
Lindsay - pudding in a saucer