[JonPop]

There had been a gathering in the classroom of all of the Knights and the Young Knight trainees.
Sir JonPop had asked for a show of hands, "If any men present had been a squire?" About 60 hands went up. He asked, "How many had prior training by their Knight?" 8 hands went up. He asked, "How many owned armor and had it here?" Almost all of the class raised their hands. Sir JonPop said, "Those with armor, go to your dorm, put on your armor and assemble in the arena with Sir Sonic."
As the young men were leaving he turned to Sir Remek and said, If 50 of these men make it through our training and actually become Knights, I'll be very surprised." At this, Sir Remek, nodded and smiled.

The remaining men who were without armor, were instructed to meet with Sir Bret to be measured so armor could be made for them by the blacksmith and metal workers.

Sir Sonic looked over the rows of young men in their armor and thought, "Good Lord, I have never seen a more pathetic bunch."
The armor ranged from mere pieces, to sizes too small, or too large.
Sir sonic pointed to one man and said, "Step forward." The Man, as large as Sir Sonic, stepped forward and saluted. Sir Sonic asked, "What is your name trainee?" The man said, Sir, my name is Big Al and I have had several weeks of training from the Knight I squired for, Sir Hairtrigger"
Sir Sonic said, "Yes, I can see that your armor fits you well and is very serviceable, do you have a broadsword, a shield and a lance?" "Big Al said, "Yes Sir Sonic, back at the barracks, we were not told to bring these, just our armor." Sir Sonic thought, "Well at least they got that part right." Out loud he said, "Big Al, I am appointing you as the Captain of this class, I want you to choose from among the ranks, the other men that had prior training to head each group."
He added, "You have seen myself and the other Knights' in our armor. I want you to send any man whose armor doesn't meet the standards for combat, or is ill fitting, to Sir Bret at the foundry. The remaining men will be divided into equal groups.
Sir Iguana, Sir Stud and Sir Stilwantmore, will do an interview with each of you to see at what stage of training we will start you." About 3/4's of the class were sent by Big Al to meet with Sir Bret. Sir Sonic said, "When you are measured for your armor, go to the class room and meet with Sir Remek, Sir Uberschwanz and Sir Marty."