Outlines of ancient and modern history, on a new plan . olemn, it was announced at thecourts of different sovereigns, by heralds, sent by the king who pro-posed to hold the martial exercise; and all those who valued theirknighthood, together with respected dames and maidens, were invi-ted to repair to the appointed city, and prove their chivalry. Notknights alone, but kings and princes, pricked over the plain in gal-lant and graceful array; for though they were not expected to stoopto many knightly observances, they were eager to prove their chi-valric character, by deeds of valour. For this t
Outlines of ancient and modern history, on a new plan . olemn, it was announced at thecourts of different sovereigns, by heralds, sent by the king who pro-posed to hold the martial exercise; and all those who valued theirknighthood, together with respected dames and maidens, were invi-ted to repair to the appointed city, and prove their chivalry. Notknights alone, but kings and princes, pricked over the plain in gal-lant and graceful array; for though they were not expected to stoopto many knightly observances, they were eager to prove their chi-valric character, by deeds of valour. For this they overlooked thepride of station Not every knight might tourney. He must have been guilty oino unchivalric deportment. He must never have blasphemed God,or offended the ladies; must never have been false, ungrateful, ordeserted a brother-in-arms in battle. The rules of tourneying, how-ever, were sometimes evaded. Young knights, particularly, oftenconcealed their names, and came in disguise. The place of combat was, the lists, a large space, surround. Chivalry—a Tournament. P. 372,
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