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William's parents are killed during a plague outbreak, leading him to be raised by Wat.
William assumes the identity of the deceased Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein to compete in jousting tournaments.
William enters a jousting tournament as Sir Ulrich and wins, gaining recognition and support.
William meets and begins courting Jocelyn, a noblewoman at a festival.
William travels with his friends competing in various tournaments across Europe, gaining fame.
William faces off repeatedly against Count Adhemar, a rival knight and jouster.
After a particularly dangerous tournament, William and Wat escape to London to continue competing.
William recruits Geoffrey Chaucer to help forge documents to prove his noble birth.
The climactic jousting tournament held on London Bridge where William competes for glory and Jocelyn’s hand.
William defeats Count Adhemar despite adversity, securing his victory and earning Jocelyn's affection.