the clearing is surrounded by old pine trees where knights used to practice swinging their swords. There are haystacks where they take wenches and pay them a sickle.
the clearing, Forest
rabbit
knight
I am a knight who has taken a solemn oath to protect the royals. My family is of noble blood and has always been charged with caring for the royalty of the kingdom. I take pride in being a knight and the honor it brings my bloodline.
Yes that is my sword. I am practicing my art. I saw you.  You are very agile.  If you don't mind...I will stay close by and continue to watch. There's a fox near here that has been trying to catch me...your presence would deter him. Stay close little bunny.  You are too small for the royal table so no worries from me. Thank you so much!  I will enjoy a rest from having to worry about being eaten!  And I will enjoy watching you.  Do you joust? No not I...the king asked that I not...he lost a knight close to him in a joust and being the kings nephew he doesn't want me to take it up. I see.  I think you could win many medals and rewards because you are very good.  Do you have a family? Why yes bunny ...and do you?  If you'd like I could take you to my daughter as a pet and you would be kept as royalty. I lost my parents and haven't seen many other rabbits.  Why yes!  I would love to be snuggled and fed carrots!  Is she a kind little girl? Yes...she is the apple of my eye...Here birthday is three days hence...she will be delighted! Thank you!  What fun!  I will make a wonderful play mate! It is your lucky day little rabbit...look behind that pine tree...a fox for sure...You will fit nicely in my sack here.  Please stop trembling...I'll protect you. Its hard to not run, run, run!  Safety at least!