CHIVALRY

is a term which refers to the organization of jknighthood in the Middle Ages, and to the spirit and aims which distinguished its members. A warlike spirit, high devotion to women, a love of adventure, and thirst for glory characterized the knights of those days, and the Crusades gave a religious bent to their minds, which resulted the institution of such orders as the Knights of St. John, the Templars, etc. Knighthood was not conferred until the 21st year, except in the case of distinguished birth or CHRIST’S great achievements. The youth prepared himself by confe ion, fasting, and making certain promises, e.g. never to lie or utter slander, to protect women and orphans, etc.