Title: A Model of Chivalry
Fandom: Society for Creative Anachronism
Rating: G
Length: 100
Content notes: N/A
Author notes: Thanks go to Wolfgrimm, Alfred, Michael and sundry others for inspiration.
Summary: Thoughts on the occasion of Crown Tournament



A Model of Chivalry

Face to face the foe here meet
True the blow that deals defeat
Strength with strength must needs compete
Duty stern upholds this seat

Honor doth demand of skill
Truth and courtesy fulfill
Chivalry requires will
In might humility instill

Keen courage can no hope avail
Alone if virtue's warding fail
Elegance and beauty pale
Withouten grace to weigh the scale

Only thee the right doth know
Of the rede within the blow
Death a gift: earn & bestow
Seek perfection, Honor so

Face to face fierce friendship meet
Ardent inspiration greet
Act and consequence complete
Duty stern upholds this seat