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Chivalry


, the order of knighthood, and especially, the code of
knightly behavior, comes from many origins. In Middle English, the word
"chevalrie" meant "mounted horseman". In Old french, the word "chevalrie"
meant knightliness or "chevalier" meaning knight. (Microft, Encarta)
Almost all origins of the word meant horseman.
Warfare was not an option in the medieval period and the knight was
the most crutial part. The knight's ability, and the military strength of
the lord or king were nessesary for their survival. A knight was loyal to
his king even though he was not always a member of his personal court. He
was also loyal to his lord or landowner. Most of all, he was loyal to God,
as all ...

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most of his time to physical
exersice, and duties. A page was educated in wrestling, tilting with
spears, and military exercises that were done on horseback. He was also
taught dancing and playing of musical instruments in their leisure time.
As a page, a boy was taught how to carve and serve food as a waiter, and
other services around the castle. It was his duty to help the master of
the castle in anyway needed. These tasks were not hard labor, but simply
prepared him for what was yet to come. (Microsoft Bookshelf)
By the time a page was 14, he was expected to qualify as a
competent squire. Now with the more laborious course, his real training
began. He must vault on his horse in armor, run and scale walls, and
spring over ditches in armor. He must be able to maneuver a battle-ax
without raising the visor of his helmet or taking a breathe. He must have
mastered horsemanship. A squire must have acquired courtesy and have
chosen a mistress of his heart. A lady of the ...

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