E01 001 我的骑士生涯

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0:10 I am Sir Jeffrey, a knight of the royal court of England in the twelfth century.
0:16 The twelfth century was the High Middle Ages when noble men in shining armor ruled the land.
0:23 My story is full of the adventures and glory that only a knight could have known.
0:28 I spent years on the Second and Third Crusades, fighting to capture the city of Jerusalem.
0:34 This city had been occupied for many years by Arab Muslims 这座城市已被阿拉伯穆斯林占领多年。
0:38 So, in 1187, Pope Gregory VIII stated that all knights should ride across Europe to the Middle East and take the city.
0:48 But before I could do that, I had to spend many years becoming a knight 但在此之前，我必须花多年时间成为一名骑士。
0:53 I began my journey to knighthood as a page at the age of seven 我七岁时以侍童的身份开始了成为骑士的旅程。
0:57 I left home to live at the castle of a lord 我离开家，住进一位领主的城堡。
1:00 As a page, I played many training games with other pages, such as wrestling, sword fighting, and lance practice.
1:10 When we practiced sword and lance skills, we used wooden weapons to be safe.
1:15 My other lessons involved the lady and lord of the castle 我的其他课程则与城堡的夫人和领主有关。
1:20 I would spend the day serving my lord in all things 我会整天在各方面侍奉我的领主。
1:24 If his armor was rusted or dirty, it was my job to clean it 如果他的盔甲生锈或脏了，我的职责就是把它擦亮。
1:29 My lord taught me how to hunt, usually with a bow and arrow, but also with a hawk.
1:35 The lady of the castle showed me how to be a gentleman by teaching me good manners.
1:41 This was very important because a knight is not only a warrior, but a noble person who always does what is right.
1:48 Another big part of my day involved learning about God and religion 我一天中另一个重要部分，是学习上帝与宗教。
1:53 This was important because many knights, including myself were deeply religious Christians.
2:00 When I was 14, I was chosen to become a squire a knight's servant or apprentice.
2:06 A squire takes care of the knight's weapons and carries them for him 扈从负责保管骑士的武器并替他携带。
2:10 In battle, the squire quickly replaces any damaged shield or armor so the knight can continue fighting.
2:18 During my time as a squire, I learned the ways of combat and warfare from my lord.
2:24 Now, instead of training with wooden weapons, the other squires and I used real ones.
2:30 We studied siege warfare, or how to surround and blockade a city, and the art of commanding soldiers.
2:38 As squires, we became expert horsemen. We learned to ride horses and fight at the same time.
2:44 We also practiced fighting while wearing heavy armor 我们还练习穿着重甲战斗。
2:48 Sometimes during a battle, we were allowed to fight alongside our lord instead of just serving him.
2:54 A squire could become a knight between the ages of eighteen and twenty 扈从可以在十八到二十岁之间成为骑士。
2:58 When I was thought worthy of becoming a knight, I did everything a squire must do just before a knighting ceremony.
3:06 I prayed throughout the night, refusing to eat or sleep 我彻夜祈祷，不吃不睡。
3:10 When morning came, I took a warm bath and put on a special padded vest and hood.
3:15 Next, I put on my full armor, which was well-polished and shiny 接着，我穿上全套盔甲，擦得锃亮发光。
3:20 Over this armor, I put on a fine white tunic or shirt 在盔甲外面，我套上一件精美的白色长袍或衬衣。
3:24 White was the color of purity. I was finally ready to be knighted, or "dubbed," a knight.
3:31 For the ceremony, I knelt before my lord and I received my sword, my lance, and golden spurs.
3:38 I recited a special oath, or promise, to be loyal and obey him in all things.
3:45 I also took the oath of chivalry to protect the weak and defenseless, defend the church, speak the truth, respect women, and live an honorable life.
3:56 Then the lord performing the ceremony touched me on the shoulders with a sword and said, "I dub thee Sir Knight."
4:05 I had knelt as a squire, but I rose as a knight 我作为扈从跪下，却作为骑士站起。
4:10 As a knight, I was free to travel, but I always had to be available for my lord in both peace and in war.
4:18 But most of the time, before I went on the Crusades, I fought in tournaments 但在参加十字军东征之前，大部分时间我都在比武大会上作战。
4:23 Tournaments were very common events that allowed knights to compete against each other in combat with swords and lances.
4:30 Even though the competitions were games, they were very dangerous and many knights died.
4:35 These events could determine a knight's fortune, since knights often bet their wealth on a tournament.
4:40 To be beaten was to lose money and reputation 被打败意味着失去金钱和名誉。
4:44 To win was to gain wealth and fame 获胜则能赢得财富和名声。
4:48 After the Crusades, I eventually returned to England 十字军东征后，我最终回到了英格兰。
4:51 I continued to participate in tournaments and fight wars to gain land and money.
4:57 I even taught my own pages and squires as I had been taught 我甚至像当初别人教导我一样，教导自己的侍童和扈从。
5:02 When I look back on my life, I am proud to say that I was a true knight performed my duties well, and fought for my beliefs.