Chivalry

Chivalry refers to the medieval institution of knighthood, and especially
the ideals that were associated with it, or have become associated with it
through literature. It was often also associated with ideals of honour and
of courtly love.

The word comes from the Latin cabellerius, or "cavalry". The French
chevalier and the English cavalier derive their names from the same word.
The intention, in all these cases, is to distinguish the aristocratic knight
on horseback from the peasant infantryman walking with his pike and the
artilleryman dragging his vulgar machinery.

The basic virtues included:

   * Mercy (Towards the poor and oppressed. They were supposed to be harsh
     with evil-doers.)
   * Humility
   * Honor
   * Self-Sacrifice
   * Fear of God (Faith)
   * Faithfulness
   * Courage
   * Utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies

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