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<nc-section data-title="Version 1" data-color="red"> The stable doors creaked as Frederick dismounted, still carrying the dust of the road. Sir Roland appeared from beneath the shadow of the stables, his sword resting across his back, and offered a nod sharp enough to feel like a command. “So this is the squire who rode all the way from the eastern gate?” Roland’s voice was steady, but his eyes carried the weight of old battles. “If you wish to survive training, you will answer when I speak, not when I shout.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2" data-color="green"> Frederick heard hoofbeats before he saw Sir Roland, who arrived at the edge of the stable yard with the quiet certainty of a man who had walked through fire and survived. Roland’s armor gleamed dully in the late light, and his expression was stern, though not unkind. “You are Frederick,” he said, not as a question. “I was told you were eager. Most eager boys are only impatient. We shall see which it is.” </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3" data-color="blue"> As Frederick led his horse toward the stables, Sir Roland stepped out from beside the feeding troughs, a straw hat tipped over one brow. He studied the young squire for a long moment before giving a small, weary smile. “Well, you have come a long way to be frightened of your first lesson.” Roland clapped a gloved hand on Frederick’s shoulder. “Good. Fear keeps a boy honest. The training will keep him alive.” </nc-section>