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Before Readingfrom Le Morte d’ArthurThe Crowning of ArthurSir Launcelot du LakeRomance by Sir Thomas MaloryRetold by Keith BainesCould you be a knight?KEY IDEA The time of knights—roughly 1100 to 1400—is often calledthe age of chivalry. The term chivalry refers to the code of conductthat medieval knights were expected to follow. Chivalry promotedthe idea of the knight as both a warrior and a gentleman. He wasto be courageous, honest, loyal, generous to enemies, and protectiveof women and the weak. In the following selections, you will readabout the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Tableand see how they lived up to the standards of medieval knighthood.DISCUSS Could you be a knight? With a partner, discussthe traits associated with knights. Then try to provideexamples from your own life that demonstrate eachtrait. Afterward, review your partner’s responses. Four orfive examples mean that he or she is worthy to join thecompany of the Round Table.ChivalricTraits1. Courage2. Honesty3. Loyalty4. GenerosityMyExamples5. KindnessFPO1010