| A | B |
| chaos | disorder and confusion |
| successor | somebody that follows another and takes the same position |
| squabbling | noisy arguing |
| summon | to send for somebody to come |
| jousting | form of combat from medieval times |
| nobles | related to or belonging to royalty |
| clambered | to climb quickly but awakwardly |
| menacing | dangerous; threatening |
| babbled | talk quickly |
| coronation | crowning of a monarch |
| scornful | hateful |
| dispersed | to scatter or go away in different directions |
| clamor | shout at the same time |
| prosperity | enjoying great wealth |
| solemn | serious |
| hobbling | walk unsteadily |
| knight | a soldier of noble rank |
| avenge | get back at someone for doing wrong |
| wallop | to strike somethng or someone with great force |
| sidled | a sideways movement |
| brandishing | to wave a weapon |
| tersely | briefly and unfriendly |
| relinquish | give something up |
| chivalry | courage, honor, loyalty, etc. |
| ornate | elaborate decorations |
| scabbard | a sheath for holding a sword or dagger |
| defiantly | tending to confront or challenge |
| prospect | liklihood something will happen |
| upholstered | stuffing and covering for chairs and couches |