The Code

The Code of the Knight
In order that a squire should remain right and true, The Knight passed down this code of ethics to all of his squires. Equipped with this code, a knight should never falter in his quest
 * To serve the liege lord in valour and faith
 * To protect the weak and defenceless
 * To give succour to widows and orphans
 * To refrain from the wanton giving of offence
 * To live by honour and for glory
 * To despise pecuniary reward
 * To fight for the welfare of all
 * To obey those placed in authority
 * To guard the honour of fellow knights
 * To eschew unfairness, meanness and deceit
 * To keep faith
 * At all times to speak the truth
 * To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun
 * Never to refuse a challenge from an equal
 * Never to turn the back upon a foe