Geoffroi de Charny

On the great influence of a valiant lord: «The companions, who see that good warriors are honored by the great lords for their prowess, become more determined to attain this level of prowess.» On the lady who sees her knight honored: «All of this makes the noble lady rejoice greatly within herself at the fact that she has set her mind and heart on loving and helping to make such a good knight or good man-at-arms.» On the worthiest amusements: «The best pastime of all is to be often in good...