God makes men and men make rules
So we know Knights from baser fools.
If in truth you’d be a Knight,
Keep these counsels in your sight.
Should you meet a maiden fair,
Kiss her well and leave her there.
Take her jewels if you must.
Use no violence nor lust.
Should God’s church stand by your way,
Enter there and gravely pray.
Guard your Honor and your Word.
A Knight’s Word is his Spirit’s sword.
Accept a friendly gift of food
In jovial and friendly mood.
If none is offered, fill your need.
Of angry protests take no heed.
Upon your way you hear a cry?
Answer it! Help, save, or die!
Should Another challenge you,
Take sword or lance and run him through.
Follow faithfully your King
So Merlin may your praises sing.
Now my Counsel’s said and done;
All I can give you, dear Sir Son.