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the territories entrusted to him. Had to be wise, able to see justice, administer his estates. He had to be in
constant training, motives for seeking knighthood should be pure. Honour had to be prized over
everything. A knight should be without blemish, avoid pride, false-swearing, treason- the darkest crime.
Slaying one's lord, adultery with his wife or surrendering his castle. Cowardness in the field, like
treason, was punished by death. Another crimes-dishonourable conduct toward women, beating, raping.
No robber, pirate, murder, violater of church could be knight.
7. Courtly love. The favour to be found with ladies is one of the main topics of the competitions. With the
improved standards of living, war band had to rethink their attitude to women. Marriage could be only
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