What are the tenants of chivalry?

Answer 1

The 13 Principles of Chivalry

1. A True Knight must be a gentleman yet fails not to duty.

2. A True Knight must uphold the Dignity of Man and Woman, remembering

that all are born free and equal in Dignity and Rights.

3. A True Knight's manner of living is an example to the young.

4. A True Knight shall at no time act outrageously nor do murder or be cruel

in any way to man or beast.

5. A True Knight respects and defends the rights of all men and women to

hold and practice religious beliefs other than his own.

6. A True Knight takes no part in wrongful quarrel but at all times supports

the Lawful rights of all men and women.

7. A True Knight's word is his bond.

8. A True Knight must be honorable in all things and know good from evil.

9. A True Knight must be of modest demeanor and not seek worship unto

himself.

10. A True Knight must seek out such Quests as lead to the protection of the

oppressed and never fail in Chivalry, Fidelity and the Truth.

11. A True Knight speaks evil of no man. A slanderous tongue brings shame

and disgrace to an Honorable Knight.

12. A true Knight never betrays a trust or confidence given to him by a brother

Knight.

13. A True Knight must so order his life that by his contributions the people of

the world may hope to live together in greater peace and tolerance.

Answer 2

The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight are: courage honour courtesy justice readiness to help the weak gallantry chivalry