![]() On the positive side Kel does have friends. Kel eventually discovers this trickery but not before she has spent months doing extra arm strength exercises determined to master this huge weapon. One of the worst things is the way they tamper with her lance and fill it with lead. The boys fight her physically and mentally. On the plaster wall she saw written 'No Girls!', 'Go Home!', 'You Won't Last.' " Someone had used her practice glaive to slash and pull down the wall hangings. ![]() her packs were opened and their contents had been tumbled out. When she turned, a gasp escaped before she locked her lips. Kel arrives and she is so excited to begin her training but the bullies have other ideas and they will not give in until she gives up. The King will not be swayed, however, and Kel is allowed to begin her training but unlike all the boys, her time is to be a trial - a probation AND Alanna, who had thought to mentor the girl, is forbidden all contact. This girl would get any warriors who served with her killed o some dark night." ![]() They are not as strong in their arms and shoulders as men They tire easily. ![]() " Girls are fragile, more emotional, easier to frighten. Sitting in the room is Alanna the Lioness, the King's Champion. A letter has come from Keladry of Mindelan, a ten year old girl who is requesting to train as a knight. ![]() The story opens with a meeting between King Jonathan and Lord Wyldon the training master. ![]()
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