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* Knight * Leader of pilgrimage * Wore tunic stained with dark marks from his armor * Possessed fine horses but not gaily dressed * Most distinguished one, leader * Man of chivalry, truth, honor, generosity, courtesy * Noble hero, honored for noble graces * Was there when they took Alexandria (city in Egypt) * Traveled to North America * Lost at Granada * Visited Russia, Prussia, Lithuania * Traveled along Mediterranean coast, Anatolia * Fought in 15 battles * Second pilgrimage through Bay of Balat * Respected, wise * Always killed his man * Perfect gentlemen, knight

* Squire * Lover, cadet, passionate * Curly hair, 20 years old * Average height, agile, strong * Picardy: serves in cavalry in Flanders, Artois * Courageous deeds in hope to win a lady’s love * Shirt: flower print; red and white * Gown: short with long baggy sleeves * Know how to ride and sit on horse * Write and recite poems and songs * Joust, dance, draw * Courteous, loyal * Played flute

* Yeoman * Wearing green coat with hood * Has peacock feather arrows * Has brace on his arm * Nut shaped head * Brown face * Woodcrafter * Wears St. Christopher’s medal

* Nun * Madam Eglantyne * “love conquers all” engraved * ‘A’ engraved on veil * Elegant nose * Prioress, second in charge * In choir, sang * Glassy grey eyes * Small mouth, soft, red * Speaks broken French * Good manners * Never messy * Pleasant, friendly * Big forehead * Coral broach on arm * Emotional * Feed the dogs good food and milk * Sentimental, friendly hearted

* Monk (Nun’s Priest) * Hunts * Manly man * Good man to horse * Grey hounds
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