You know what is before you, and these qualities are of far more importance, in your case, than any book learning.

Therefore, Dick, I say, never quarrel on your own account, but whenever you see a boy bullying a smaller one, take the opportunity of giving him a lesson while learning one yourself.

In the days of old, you know, the first duty of a true knight was to succour the oppressed, and I want you to be a true knight.

You will get thrashed sometimes, no doubt, but don't mind that.

Perhaps, next time, you will turn the tables." Dick acted upon this advice and, by the time he was fifteen, had established a reputation among, not only the boys of his own school, but of the district.