The 17 obligations of Chivalry
The Knights Code of Chivalry described in the Song of Roland and an excellent representation of the Knights Codes of Chivalry are as follows:
1) To fear God and maintain His Church
2) To serve the liege lord in valour and faith
3) To protect the weak and defenceless
4) To give succour to widows and orphans
5) To refrain from the wanton giving of offence
6) To live by honour and for glory
7) To despise pecuniary reward
8) To fight for the welfare of all
9) To obey those placed in authority
10) To guard the honour of fellow knights
11) To eschew unfairness, meanness and deceit
12) To keep faith
13) At all times to speak the truth
14) To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun
15) To respect the honour of women
16) Never to refuse a challenge from an equal
17) Never to turn the back upon a foe
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