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'''''Squire''''' is the third installment of the '''''[[Protector of the Small]]''''' quartet by [[Tamora Pierce]], high fantasy novels for young adults set in the [[Tortallan Universe]]. The book is about [[Keladry of Mindelan]] as she becomes a squire and what she has to accomplish in the four years leading up to her [[Ordeal of Knighthood]]. It's set in the realm of [[Tortall]] and provides readers a more in-depth glimpse into problems and issues with the realm as Kel discovers them.
   
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==Dedication==
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'''Squire''' is the third book in the series ''Protector of the Small''. It details Keladry of Mindelan (Kel)'s continuing quest for knighthood.
  
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{{Quote|To Ms. Gloria Barbizan and Ms. Dorothy Olding—<br />strong businesswomen before women's liberation|Dedication of ''Squire''}}
   
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==Back Cover==
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"My lord only took you because he felt sorry for you."<br /><br />''When Keladry of Mindelan is chosen by the legendary Lord Raoul to be his squire, the conservatives of the realm hardly think she's up to the job. But Kel quickly proves her mettle as a jouster, warrior, and guardian of a fiery griffin, earning respect and admiration among the men, not to mention the affection of a fellow squire. As she deals with the challenges of a new romance and a life in the royal guard, Kel also prepares for the infamous "Ordeal", the last challenge that stand between her and her dream of knighthood...''<br /><br />—Back cover summary
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Squire is set in the realm of [[Tortall]]. Kel travels all over the country in her journeys with her knight-master [[Raoul of Goldenlake]].
  
   
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==Plot summary==
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==Publication History==
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The first hardcover edition of ''Squire'' was published on May 22nd, 2001, by Random House Children's Books; again August 1st of the same year by Perfection Learning; and lastly August 22nd by Turtleback Books. The hardcover large print edition was published December 3rd, 2005 by Thorndike Press. The first paperback edition was released August 27th, 2002 by Random House.
   
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==Plot Summary==
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'''Squire''' tells the story of Keladry of Mindelan's years as a squire, between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. Having passed the "big examinations", Kel becomes a squire without a [[knight-master]]. While she becomes frustrated at waiting for offers from knights, her best friend, [[Nealan of Queenscove]] becomes squire to [[Alanna the Lioness]], the first lady knight in Tortall, and Kel's personal hero.
 
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===Beginning===
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Kel has officially past the big exam into squiredom, but she is plagued with the knowledge that she might not ever serve the type of knight she wants to, and instead be relegated to a desk knight who will never teach her what she wants to know. Her own worries and constant trips to the [[Chamber of the Ordeal]] fill her head with this notion.
   
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Just when she is about to lose hope, [[Raoul of Goldenlake]] offers to be her knight-master. This is awesome for Kel—even though she secretly wishes [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Alanna the Lioness]] would take her—as Raoul is one of the most respected knights in the realm. Her best friend [[Nealan of Queenscove]] is taken as a squire by Alanna, and although she is at first jealous and saddened about it, she settles into her life as Lord Raoul's squire. As she faces danger and problems, bandits at [[Haresfield]], a new [[Griffins|griffin]] to look after; she realizes that she would not give up Lord Raoul for Lady Alanna at all and she makes friends among the [[King's Own]] and [[Third Company]].
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While Kel is disappointed at not becoming the Lioness's squire, she shortly receives an equally prestigious offer from Lord Raoul of Goldenlake, commander of the elite [[King's Own]] and a personal friend to the Lioness. As Lord Raoul's squire, she travels with the King's Own and participates in routine duties ranging from chasing rogue [[centaur]]s to helping to rebuild villages afflicted by natural disasters such as mudslides. Along the way, Kel acquires a baby [[griffins|griffin]] from the [[bandits]] who kidnapped him from his parents' nest. Due to the high incidence of kidnapping immature griffins for their magical powers, griffin parents attack any human who has ever touched one of their offspring, so this task is not without its dangers.
  
   
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===Middle===
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As knight-master, Raoul teaches Kel the fineries of command, and hones her proven skills in [[jousting]], eventually entering her into tournaments where she jousts against other squires and knights. She jousts twice against [[Wyldon of Cavall]], her previous training master, a political conservative who was initially vehemently opposed to Kel's training to be a knight.
 
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Kel begins a romantic relationship with [[Cleon of Kennan]], another squire who serves Kel's older brother [[Inness of Mindelan]]. She is resigned and angered to learn that [[Joren of Stone Mountain]], one of her old enemies, was the culprit behind kidnapping [[Lalasa Isran]] on the day of her big exams. She is even more angered to see that Joren was only given a fine and she petitions the [[Jonathan IV of Conté|king]] and [[Thayet jian Wilima|queen]] to change the law.
   
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Kel also tries jousting. First, when she challenges [[Ansil of Groten]] to a jousting match after he insults Raoul and [[Lerant of Eldorne]]. She wins the match. She also jousts against [[Wyldon of Cavall]], and is the first person in a long time to not be unseated by him. He also has completely warmed to her at this point and realizes that she is better than many of the boys he taught as training master.
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When a political marriage is arranged for [[Prince Roald]], the heir apparent, the Yamani Princess he is betrothed to turns out to be [[Shinkokami]] (nicknamed Shinko), a friend from Kel's childhood years in the [[Yamani Islands]]; one of her ladies-in-waiting is [[Yukimi noh Daiomoru]], another of Kel's old friends. Shinko's anxiety about her upcoming marriage, and the prospect of integrating into Tortallan society, become catalysts for the three to reforge their friendship, as Kel introduces Shinko to various aspects of Tortallan culture. Kel also introduces Yuki to her squire friends, and she and Neal strike up a quick romance.
 
   
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She rekindles her friendship with the [[Yamani Islands|Yamani]] ladies, [[Shinkokami]] and [[Yukimi noh Daiomoru]], and practices the [[naginata]] with them. A [[Royal Progress]] to celebrate the union between Prince Roald and Princess Shinkokami begins, and Third Company joins them—much to Raoul's chagrin.
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[[Joren of Stone Mountain]] is found to be the noble who paid two men to kidnap [[Lalasa Isran]], Kel's maid. He is, however, acquitted with a fine. Kel protests the unfairness of the law to the monarchs and gets them to attempt to change it.
  
   
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In her second [[Midwinter]] as a squire, plenty of friends and a few enemies are set for their [[Ordeal of Knighthood]]. Cleon, Roald, and [[Garvey of Runnerspring]] (the latter of whom is an enemy) pass; [[Vinson of Genlith]] and [[Joren of Stone Mountain]] do not, as Vinson talks during his Ordeal, and Joren dies. Wyldon resigns as training master and takes [[Owen of Jesslaw]] as squire as per Kel's wishes.
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Princess Shinkokami's introduction to the subjects of Tortall provides an excuse for the [[Grand Progress]], a traveling court of the royal family, nobility and other notables. Against his wishes, Raoul joins the progress, with Kel in tow. This becomes a chance that lets Kel strike up a secret romance with Sir [[Cleon of Kennan]], and Raoul becomes involved with the commander of the [[Queen's Riders]], [[Queen Thayet]]'s right-hand, [[Buriram Tourakom]].
 
   
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===End===
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Kels second [[Midwinter]] as a squire sees her facing the [[Ordeal of Knighthood|Ordeals of Knighthood]] of her older friends Prince Roald and Cleon of Kennan (who is at this point her lover of sorts). Their age group includes Joren of Stone Mountain, who dies in the [[Chamber of the Ordeal]].
  
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Fighting heats up at the [[Scanra|Scanran]] border as [[Maggur Rathhausak]] sends [[killing device|killing devices]] to Tortall. Kel bests one with another squad. She returns to [[Corus]] for her [[Ordeal of Knighthood]] and passes, becoming a lady knight.
   
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Alanna reveals herself as the mysterious benefactor, with one more gift: a finely wrought sword from [[Raven Armory]]. Kel dubs it [[Griffin]].
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On the midwinter after her eighteenth birthday, Kel is scheduled to undergo the Ordeal, a ritual that determines if a squire is worthy to become a knight. Of all her year-mates, her name is drawn for the last day of midwinter. Kel waits anxiously while all her friends pass their Ordeals, but her anxiety is disproven; she passes the Ordeal and receives her knight's shield after seeing a disturbing vision in the Chamber, as well as a sword from the Lioness, who had been anonymously sending her gifts of weapons and training equipment throughout her page and squire years.
  
   
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== Characters ==
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==Characters==
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'''Kel'''- Kel is the first acknowledged female page (now squire) in over a hundred years. She is training with Lord Raoul of Goldenlake as his squire.
  
   
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=== Main Characters ===
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'''Lord Raoul'''- Lord Raoul is the leader of the King's Own. He is Kel's knight-master and one of her closest friends. He and the Lady Alanna trained together.
  
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* [[Keladry of Mindelan|Squire Keladry of Mindelan]]
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* [[Raoul of Goldenlake|Lord Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie's Peak]]
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* [[Domitan of Masbolle|Sergeant Domitan of Masbolle]]
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* [[Peachblossom]]
   
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=== Minor Characters ===
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'''Cleon'''- Cleon of Kennan is a fellow squire. Kel finds herself entering into a romantic relationship with him.
  
   
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==== Men of the Own ====
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'''Neal'''- Nealan of Queenscove, Neal, is Kel's best friend. He travels with his knight-mistress, the Lady Alanna of Pirate's Swoop.
  
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* [[Flyndan Whiteford|Captain Flyndan Whiteford]]
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* [[Glaisdan of Haryse|Captain Glaisdan of Haryse]]
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* [[Ulliver of Linden|Captail Ulliver Linden]]
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* [[Osbern|Sergeant Osbern]]
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* [[Aiden|Sergeant Aiden]]
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* [[Balim|Sergeant Balim]]
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* [[Volorin|Sergeant Volorin]]
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* [[Qasim ibn Zirhud|Corporal Qasim ibn Zirhud]]
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* [[Derom|Corporal Derom]]
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* [[Symric|Corporal Symric]]
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* [[Lerant of Eldorne]]
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* [[Emmet of Fenrigh]]
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* [[Fulcher]]
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* [[Wolset]]
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* [[Gildes of Veldine]]
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* [[Noack]]
   
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'''Princess Shinkokami'''- a Yamani princess, Shinko is set to marry Prince Roald. She and Kel have a friendship that dates back from Kel's time in the Yamani Islands.
  
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* [[Nealan of Queenscove]]
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* [[Seaver of Tasride]]
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* [[Esmond of Nicoline]]
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* [[Merric of Hollyrose]]
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* [[Roald VI of Conté|Prince Roald of Conté]]
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* [[Vinson of Genlith]]
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* [[Joren of Stone Mountain]]
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* [[Garvey of Runnerspring]]
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* [[Owen of Jesslaw]]
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* [[Iden of Vikison Lake]]
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* [[Warric of Mandash]]
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* [[Balduin of Disart]]
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* [[Prosper of Tameran]]
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* [[Zahir ibn Alhaz]]
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* [[Cleon of Kennan]]
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* [[Quinden of Marti's Hill]]
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* [[Yancen of Irenroha|Yancen]]
   
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==== Nobility ====
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* [[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan of Conté]]
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* [[Thayet jian Wilima|Queen Thayet]]
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* [[Kalasin of Conté|Princess Kalasin of Conté]]
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* [[Gareth II of Naxen|Sir Gareth the Younger of Naxen]]
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* [[Alanna of Pirate's Swoop and Olau|Alanna the Lioness]]
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* [[Baird of Queenscove|Duke Baird of Queenscove]]
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* [[Wyldon of Cavall|Lord Wyldon of Cavall]]
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* [[Shinkokami|Princess Shinkokami]]
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* [[Anders of Mindelan]]
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* [[Myles of Olau]]
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* [[Jerel of Nenan|Sir Jerel of Nenan]]
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* [[Vanget haMinch|General Vanget haMinch]]
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* [[Yukimi noh Daiomoru|Lady Yukimi noh Daiomoru]]
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* [[Eitaro noh Nakuji|Prince Eitaro noh Nakuji]]
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* [[Haname noh Ajikuro|Lady Haname noh Ajikuro]]
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* [[Paxton of Nond|Sir Paxton of Nond]]
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* [[Ebroin of Genlith]]
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* [[Burchard of Stone Mountain|Lord Burchard of Stone Mountain]]
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* [[Muirgen of Sigis Hold|Master Advocate Muirgen of Sigis Hold]]
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* [[Turomot of Wellam|Duke Turomot of Wellam]]
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* [[Ilane of Mindelan]]
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* [[Imrah of Legann]]
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* [[George Cooper|Baron George Cooper of Pirate's Swoop]]
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* [[Cythera of Elden|Lady Cythera of Naxen]]
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* Lady Eitaro
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* Lord Seneschal
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* [[Stigand of Fenrigh]]
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* [[Harailt of Aili|Master Harailt of Aili]]
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* [[Ansil of Groten|Sir Ansil of Groten]]
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* [[Voelden of Tirrsmont|Sir Voelden of Tirrsmont]]
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* [[Inness of Mindelan]]
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* [[Piers of Mindelan]]
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* [[Hildrec of Meron|Sir Hildrec of Meron]]
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* [[Yvenne]]
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* [[Fianola]]
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* [[Lachran of Mindelan]]
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==== Commoners ====
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* [[Buriram Tourakom|Commander Buriram Tourakom]]
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* [[Evin Larse]]
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* [[Lalasa Isran]]
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* [[Tianine Plowman]]
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* [[Upton Oakbridge|Master Upton Oakbridge]]
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* [[Veralidaine Sarrasri|Daine the Wildmage]]
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* [[Numair Salmalín]]
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* [[Lindhall Reed]]
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* [[Ivath Brand]]
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* [[Urfan Noll]]
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* [[Macorm]]
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* [[Gavan]]
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* [[Bernin]]
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* [[Yayin]]
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* [[Gower Isran|Gower]]
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* Clerk Hayward
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==== Animals ====
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* [[Jump]]
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* [[Hoshi]]
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* [[Crown]]
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* [[Freckle]]
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* [[Peg]]
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* [[Amberfire]]
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* [[Drum]]
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* [[Arrow]]
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* [[Nari]]
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==== Immortals ====
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* [[Chamber of the Ordeal|Chamber]]
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* [[Graystreak|Chief Graystreak]]
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* [[Iriseyes]]
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* [[Maresgift]]
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* [[Jealousani]]
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* [[Edkedy]]
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=== Mentioned Characters ===
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In order of mention:
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* [[Mithros]]
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* [[Uusoae|Chaos]]
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* [[Onua Chamtong]]
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* [[Salma Aynnar]]
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* [[Oinomi Wavewalker|Wave Walker]]
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* [[Great Mother Goddess|Goddess]]
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* [[Kaddar Iliniat|Emperor Kaddar Iliniat]]
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* [[Ralon of Malven|Ralon]]
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* Wayland of Darroch
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* [[Jasson III of Conté|King Jasson]]
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* [[Conal of Mindelan]]
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* Countess of King's Reach
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* [[Nualt of Rosemark]]
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* [[Emry of Haryse]]
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* [[Sebila of Disart]]
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* [[Padraig haMinch]]
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* [[Roger of Conté]]
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* [[Maggur Rathhausak|Warlord Maggur Rathhausak]]
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* [[Ermelian of Aminar]]
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* [[Delia of Eldorne|Delia]]
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* [[Sakuyo]]
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* [[Torsen Hammersmith]]
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== External links ==
 
*[http://www.tamora-pierce.com/excerpts/kel03.html Excerpt from SQUIRE]
  
*[http://www.tamora-pierce.com/excerpts/kel03.html Excerpt from SQUIRE]
   
 
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Squire is the third installment of the Protector of the Small quartet by Tamora Pierce, high fantasy novels for young adults set in the Tortallan Universe. The book is about Keladry of Mindelan as she becomes a squire and what she has to accomplish in the four years leading up to her Ordeal of Knighthood. It's set in the realm of Tortall and provides readers a more in-depth glimpse into problems and issues with the realm as Kel discovers them.

Dedication

"To Ms. Gloria Barbizan and Ms. Dorothy Olding—
strong businesswomen before women's liberation"
—Dedication of Squire

Back Cover

"My lord only took you because he felt sorry for you."

When Keladry of Mindelan is chosen by the legendary Lord Raoul to be his squire, the conservatives of the realm hardly think she's up to the job. But Kel quickly proves her mettle as a jouster, warrior, and guardian of a fiery griffin, earning respect and admiration among the men, not to mention the affection of a fellow squire. As she deals with the challenges of a new romance and a life in the royal guard, Kel also prepares for the infamous "Ordeal", the last challenge that stand between her and her dream of knighthood...

—Back cover summary

Publication History

The first hardcover edition of Squire was published on May 22nd, 2001, by Random House Children's Books; again August 1st of the same year by Perfection Learning; and lastly August 22nd by Turtleback Books. The hardcover large print edition was published December 3rd, 2005 by Thorndike Press. The first paperback edition was released August 27th, 2002 by Random House.

Plot Summary

Beginning

Kel has officially past the big exam into squiredom, but she is plagued with the knowledge that she might not ever serve the type of knight she wants to, and instead be relegated to a desk knight who will never teach her what she wants to know. Her own worries and constant trips to the Chamber of the Ordeal fill her head with this notion.

Just when she is about to lose hope, Raoul of Goldenlake offers to be her knight-master. This is awesome for Kel—even though she secretly wishes Alanna the Lioness would take her—as Raoul is one of the most respected knights in the realm. Her best friend Nealan of Queenscove is taken as a squire by Alanna, and although she is at first jealous and saddened about it, she settles into her life as Lord Raoul's squire. As she faces danger and problems, bandits at Haresfield, a new griffin to look after; she realizes that she would not give up Lord Raoul for Lady Alanna at all and she makes friends among the King's Own and Third Company.

Middle

Kel begins a romantic relationship with Cleon of Kennan, another squire who serves Kel's older brother Inness of Mindelan. She is resigned and angered to learn that Joren of Stone Mountain, one of her old enemies, was the culprit behind kidnapping Lalasa Isran on the day of her big exams. She is even more angered to see that Joren was only given a fine and she petitions the king and queen to change the law.

Kel also tries jousting. First, when she challenges Ansil of Groten to a jousting match after he insults Raoul and Lerant of Eldorne. She wins the match. She also jousts against Wyldon of Cavall, and is the first person in a long time to not be unseated by him. He also has completely warmed to her at this point and realizes that she is better than many of the boys he taught as training master.

She rekindles her friendship with the Yamani ladies, Shinkokami and Yukimi noh Daiomoru, and practices the naginata with them. A Royal Progress to celebrate the union between Prince Roald and Princess Shinkokami begins, and Third Company joins them—much to Raoul's chagrin.

In her second Midwinter as a squire, plenty of friends and a few enemies are set for their Ordeal of Knighthood. Cleon, Roald, and Garvey of Runnerspring (the latter of whom is an enemy) pass; Vinson of Genlith and Joren of Stone Mountain do not, as Vinson talks during his Ordeal, and Joren dies. Wyldon resigns as training master and takes Owen of Jesslaw as squire as per Kel's wishes.

End

Fighting heats up at the Scanran border as Maggur Rathhausak sends killing devices to Tortall. Kel bests one with another squad. She returns to Corus for her Ordeal of Knighthood and passes, becoming a lady knight.

Alanna reveals herself as the mysterious benefactor, with one more gift: a finely wrought sword from Raven Armory. Kel dubs it Griffin.

Characters

Main Characters

Minor Characters

Men of the Own

Squires/ Young Knights

Nobility

Commoners

Animals

Immortals

Mentioned Characters

In order of mention:

External links

See also

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