Differences And Similarities Between King Arthur And Gwaine

he festive season of Yule had just concluded, and Sir Percival, one of King Arthur’s skilled and trusted knights, was still an unmarried man at close to age twenty. Being single normally didn’t bother Percival all that much. Though he was a hulking young man, and quite nice looking, he was relatively shy with women, and often felt the stress of approaching ladies was simply overwhelming. But during the past couple of weeks, having watched families gather together in order to celebrate the season, he’d begun to feel a little glum and lonely. He hoped an evening at the tavern with his close friend, the lively Sir Gwaine, would help lift his spirits.

Percival and Gwaine were ravenous after their grueling evening of training in the frigid temperatures. King Arthur was adamant that his knights were to be as fit as possible. They’d all engaged in quarterstaff work, running, and hand-to-hand combat exercises. The king clearly stated he wasn’t about to allow his men to become “lazy,” and that everyone needed to remain “fighting-fit," regardless of the weather. It had been a complete relief to the knights when the king finally called for an end to the harsh training session; all of the men were sore, exhausted, and famished.
The Rising Sun offered cold mead and delicious food at fair prices, making it a very popular spot. After what had seemed like an endless evening of training, the two knights were relieved to take their usual seats at a well-worn, but clean table. Percival couldn’t wait to devour a substantial supper. The delicious aromas wafting from the tavern kitchen made his mouth water and stomach rumble with