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One important element of the Code of Chivalry was mercy. Killing an unarmed knight would not have been consistent with the code as it would be merciless. It happened, from time to time, that important people killed prisoners or others who were not armed. Henry V of England was accused of this, and it was considered a disgrace by many people.

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