* Mercy (Towards the poor and oppressed. They were supposed to be harsh with evil-doers.)
* Humility
* Honor
* Sacrifice
* Fear of God
* Faithfulness
* Courage
* Utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies
The code of behavior for knights was called the Code of Chivalry. There is a link below to an article that explains it.
The knights code of behavior is call "chivalry."
Knights lived by a strong code of behavior called chivalry.
Knights lived by a strong code of behavior called chivalry.
Chivalry was used by knights as a code of conduct; it is similar to the laws instilled by governmental structures in today's society.
They were to treat the captives as honored guests
They were to treat the captives as honored guests
Originally, there was no code of ethics specifically for knights. During the High Middle Ages, however, the Code of Chivalry was formulated to govern the conduct of knights. It required knights to be honorable, loyal, merciful, and honest. It also required knights to protect people who were poor or unable to protect themselves, especially women and children.
Knights swore an oath of fealty to serve and protect their king, to uphold the code of chivalry, to defend the realm, and to be loyal and honorable in all their actions.
They followed the Knights Code of Chivalry.
The code of conduct for knights is called a Chivalry.
It was called, "The Code of Chivalry". Knights who broke this code were stripped from their rank and shamed.