Pikku herttua eli Rikhard Pelkäämätön

A medieval household bustles with preparations for the arrival of the duke while a lively fostered prince returns from the hunt, proud of his shot and eager for recognition. The narrative traces his upbringing in a fortified manor under the care of loyal retainers, mixing scenes of domestic organization, feasting, and training with outdoor exploits. Repeated lessons in courage, obedience, and family honor frame the boy's growing martial ambitions and playful bravado, and the story examines how feudal rituals, patronage, and everyday duties shape a youth's passage toward responsibility and rank.