The nobles filled this role. (Westernreservepublicmedia.org) If peasants farmed, or did the duties that the nobles asked them to do, the nobles would prescribe the people with protection and safety. The protection was most often from the knights, who were most likely the sons of the nobles.
Step 1: Method. Show All Items. All you need is watermelon, knife and a marker if needed. Cut as shown on the first picture, then scoop out watermelon flesh (you can either use melon baller or just slice with knife or even a spoon (melon baller gives nice round shape tho!), as shown on the second picture. Then make a zig zag cut on side to create a basket effect as picture number 3.
To pick a nice watermelon, look for a nice symmetrical shape free of cuts and bruises. The bottom of the melon should be a nice yellow color, showing that it laid on the ground as the sun ripened it. Since it is mostly water, it should be heavy in weight so you know that it is juicy and not yet drying out.