As you grow into maturity, do not concern yourself with aging. A rose is striking in full bloom only because it will never be so again, but a budding rose is also stunning, as are the dark petals of autumn. Tonight,” Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawkes of Cornwall begins, “I will share with you some of the more valuable stories, events, and moments of my life so that somewhere deep in the recesses of your imagination these lessons might continue on and my experiences will live to serve a purpose for you.” 20 Rules for a Knight Generosity– Thomas and Richard encounter people in great poverty, and marvel at the generosity of a starving young boy who shares Hawke's offering of bread with his siblings. Thomas's grandfather is offered a promotion to Bishop, but rejects it in favor of staying with his land and its people.

Those who underwent knighthood also underwent a process of purification. This was a ceremony where the sacraments and relics were put into the hilt of his sword, tying his duty to God, which was the central notion of chivalry. There are only two possible outcomes whenever you compare yourself to another, vanity or bitterness, and both are without value.The peregrine falcon is the swiftest, most adept animal I have ever seen. It is worth noting that, like many birds, the falcon’s bones are hollow. Travel light. Love is the end goal. It is the music of our lives. There is no obstacle that enough love cannot move. Love– Thomas recalls falling in love with the Duchess of York, who used him to gain favor with a prince. Distraught, Thomas becomes distracted, and accidentally causes a fire in his house. After his grandfather is injured, he sends for a healer. The healer has died, but her daughter aides Thomas. Thomas falls very slowly in love with healer's daughter, and eventually marries her. He then wishes his children the kind of relationship he has had with their mother.

Humility– Thomas remembers a conversation with his grandfather and several other knights on the nature of humbleness, arrogance, and joy. You were born owning nothing and with nothing you will pass out of this life. Be frugal and you can be generous. Even among sets of the standard Staunton pattern, the style of the pieces varies. The knights vary considerably. Here are some examples. The primary goal of knighthood was to uphold the dignity of the Church. The foundation of chivalry was Christianity as it was created by the church, for the church, and through the church. Reading this in my early 50's harks a reassurance that I have lived my life as best I can... notwithstanding there are many years left, and this tale definitely gives me faith and scope for an even more productive and fruitful life's endeavour into my future. More importantly, I plan to give this book to each of my grandsons (three) when they turn 13 (before the rot of society gets to them) so they can steer towards what is true, just and honourable amidst this world and life.In algebraic notation, the usual modern way of recording chess games, the letter N stands for the knight ( K is reserved for the king); in descriptive chess notation, Kt is sometimes used instead, mainly in older literature. In chess problems and endgame studies, the letter S, standing for Springer, the German name for the piece, is often used (and in some variants of fairy chess, N is used for the nightrider, a popular fairy chess piece). During the 14th century, the Duke of Burgundy broke the Knights Code of Chivalry into several virtues. These virtues included the following: Never announce that you are a knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no one, and no one is better than you.

In matters of great importance, trust your own gut. Don’t be fooled, and don’t be hurried. There is plenty of time to make mistakes.

Think of yourself as a tree with an extensive root system, gaining nourishment from many elements; wife, children, friends, work, your service as a knight, community.” Solitude: Create time alone with yourself. When seeking the wisdom and clarity of your own mind, silence is a helpful tool. The voice of our spirit is gentle and cannot be heard when it has to compete with others. Just as it is impossible to see your reflection in troubled water, so too is it with the soul. There is no such thing as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A hurried mind is an addled mind; it cannot see clearly or hear precisely; it sees what it wants to see, or hears what it is afraid to hear, and misses much. A knight makes time his ally. There is a moment for action, and with a clear mind that moment is obvious. Habit, routine, and too much consistency numb our minds and pave the road for us to sleepwalk through our lives. This handbook for knights is a 6” x 4” hardcover bound with green cloth and a gold ribbon to place as you read. Hawke initially did not intend it for wide circulation: It was begun when his wife and he decided to have some “rules of the house,” which became more like “rules for living” the more he tried to think about what was really important to share with his children.