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<nc-section data-title="Version 1" data-color="red"> Near the stables, Frederick reined Thunder to a halt. A broad-shouldered knight in a weatherworn crimson cloak stepped from beneath the eaves, one gloved hand resting on the pommel of his sword. “You must be Frederick,” he said, studying the young squire with sharp gray eyes. “I am Sir Roland. I hope you ride as boldly as you arrive.” Frederick dismounted and bowed. “I hope to prove worthy of both, sir.” A faint smile crossed the knight’s scarred face. “We shall see at dawn.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2" data-color="green"> The stables rang with the stamping of hooves and the soft clatter of harness buckles. As Frederick approached, a tall knight emerged from the shadows, carrying an armful of fresh hay as casually as another man might carry a cloak. “Thunder, is it?” the knight asked, offering the stallion an apple. “A proud name for a proud beast.” Thunder accepted the gift at once. The knight laughed. “At least one of you has good sense. I’m Sir Roland, master of squires here—and unless you learn quickly, young Frederick, I shall also be the author of your misery.” Frederick swallowed and bowed, though Sir Roland’s warm eyes betrayed the jest. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3" data-color="blue"> Frederick had nearly reached the stables when Thunder shied violently. From within the darkened building came a low, rasping growl unlike any horse or hound. Before Frederick could draw breath, a knight in silvered mail strode into the yard. His hand closed around Thunder’s bridle, calming the stallion with a whispered word. “Steady,” he murmured. Then he turned to Frederick. “Sir Roland. Your new master.” Another growl trembled through the stable doors, and a wisp of smoke curled between the warped planks. Sir Roland’s expression hardened. “Your training may have to wait.” </nc-section>