The Squire Description

It is not the same with the Squire, who seems to like fighting for a quite different reason. The Squire views it as a courtly accomplishment and does it “In hope to win thereby his lady’s grace.” He expresses the “love of the world” side of chivalry, unlike his father who fights for abstract ideals or “the love of God”. The Squire is depicted as someone who wears a shirt embroidered with “fresh-cut flowers red and white”. He is presented as “A lover and a lively bachelor, with locks well curled”. This description is an evidence of the Squire’s daring style as well as his youthful vanity is symbolized by the excessive floral brocade. He also dresses a short gown, “with sleeves both long and wide.” The inclusion of this semi-gown is a key indicator