esquire (noun)

1. In medieval castles, an esquire would often accompany a knight and serve as his attendant and shield bearer.

2. In a distant future where knights and chivalry are still practiced, an esquire takes on the duty of protecting the knight and his armor.

3. According to the legends, an esquire was chosen by higher powers to serve and protect a knight as a sacred duty.

4. Why did the esquire always carry a shield? Because he wanted to protect his knight and armor with a portable wall!