(Candidate), are you ready to leave the ranks of the yeomen?
This elevation into the rank and estate of Esquire will display to all that you are a loyal vassal of the King- are you prepared for all that comes with this office?
(candidate says yes)
Then I here make you an armed vassal of the King.
(place belt around candidate)
By accepting this belt, you thereby publicly vow- To assail infidelity. To venerate the priesthood. To seek after deeds of arms- in tourney, joust and war. To chastise mercenaries, and to never do them honor. To never loose bolt or arrow at any belted knight. To shed your blood for your King, and if needs be- to lay down your life.
(candidate takes a knee)
This chain, like good renown, will tarnish without the work of your hands. Keep it to remind you of your feudal obligations. Serve the Crown with all your strength.
These spurs of silver are for all to see and hear- for they announce the coming of the king's man. Let those unworthy to wear them tremble and seek to hide their faces.
Squire, fear God, seek honor in the press, and obey my commands.
This elevation into the rank and estate of Esquire will display to all that you are a loyal vassal of the King- are you prepared for all that comes with this office?
(candidate says yes)
Then I here make you an armed vassal of the King.
(place belt around candidate)
By accepting this belt, you thereby publicly vow- To assail infidelity. To venerate the priesthood. To seek after deeds of arms- in tourney, joust and war. To chastise mercenaries, and to never do them honor. To never loose bolt or arrow at any belted knight. To shed your blood for your King, and if needs be- to lay down your life.
(candidate takes a knee)
This chain, like good renown, will tarnish without the work of your hands. Keep it to remind you of your feudal obligations. Serve the Crown with all your strength.
These spurs of silver are for all to see and hear- for they announce the coming of the king's man. Let those unworthy to wear them tremble and seek to hide their faces.
Squire, fear God, seek honor in the press, and obey my commands.