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<nc-section data-title="Version 1" data-color="red"> Near the stables, Frederick found Sir Roland waiting with one hand resting on the worn wooden beam, his armor dulled by years of service but polished where it mattered most. “You must be Frederick,” the knight said, offering a firm, measured smile. “Welcome to the castle. If you can learn to listen to a horse as well as you listen to your betters, you may yet make a fine squire.” Behind him, the stable boys paused to stare as Roland nodded toward the rows of stalls, where the smell of hay, leather, and warm breath filled the air. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2" data-color="green"> Frederick had scarcely crossed the yard before a broad-shouldered knight strode out from the stables, sunlight glinting off his silvered helm. “You there,” Sir Roland called, his voice carrying easily over the clatter of hooves and the soft snorts of horses. “I was told a new squire would arrive today.” He stopped before Frederick and gave him a sharp, appraising look, then softened by a fraction. “Come along. I’ll show you where the mounts are kept—and where you’ll learn the first rule of castle service: the horses come before the pride of men.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3" data-color="blue"> The stables stood just beyond the inner yard, half in shadow and rich with the earthy scent of straw. As Frederick approached, a knight in a weather-darkened cloak stepped from the doorway, the emblem on his surcoat faded but still proud. “Frederick, isn’t it?” Sir Roland said, studying the young squire with steady gray eyes. He reached out and clapped a reassuring hand on Frederick’s shoulder. “You’ve arrived at a good hour. The horses are calm, the day is waning, and there is still time for you to learn something useful before supper.” He turned toward the stalls, expecting Frederick to follow. </nc-section>