Fealty

Alan, Duke of Brittany, was the first to kneel before him, and with his hand between those of the Duke, he swore to be his man, to obey him, and pay him feudal service for his dukedom of Brittany. In return, Richard swore to be his good Lord, and to protect him from all foes.……

A Christian Warrior

There lay William of the Long Sword, like a good and true Christian warrior, arrayed in his shining armor, his sword by his side, his shield on his arm, and a cross between his hands, clasped upon his breast. His ducal mantle of crimson velvet, lined with ermine, was round his shoulders, and, instead of……

Greetings

How bright a smile beamed upon the little Richard, who, for the first time, paid his father the duty of a pupil in chivalry, by holding the stirrup while he sprang from his horse. Next, Richard knelt to receive his blessing, which was always the custom when children met their parents. The Duke laid his……