Possible Clues:

• Stanley accepted normal amount that's rigorous
• Rather austere wing in hospital
• In hospital duty is rigorous
• Simple craft in middle of bridge
• Comfortless role in school sickbay
• Resolute in the face of pain — austere
• Society role played by an austere old Greek
• Disciplined person's skill during bridge
• Rigorous thing boxers do -- train regularly!
• Small article about role for warrior