...or knight, on the girding on of the fword, pronounced thefe words, or fome that were fimilar : — " In the name of God, of St. Michael, and St. George, I make thee knight ;" to which were fometimes added, " be brave, hardy, and loyal." Saintre going to combat againft...

...or knight, on the girding on of the (word, pronounced thefe words, or fome that were fimilar : — "In the name of God, of St. Michael, and St. George, I make thee knight ;" to which were fometimes added, " be brav«, hardy, and loyal." Saintre going to combat againft...

...of a drawn fword upon his floulders or neck. He then faluted the young warrior, and pronounced thefe words : " In the name of God, of St. Michael^ and St. George, I make thee a knight: be brave, bold, 1 " Efquires were not allowed to wear, any gold in their drefs, although knights were from hence, as...

...three strokes with the flat part of a drawn sword upon his shoulders or neck. He then saluted the young warrior, and pronounced these words : " In the name...the ceremony was concluded with a costly banquet. Palaye, p. 666, &c. Important and numerous were the privileges attached to this profession of arms,...

...upon his shoulders or neck. He . then saluted the young warrior, and pronounced these words : " la the name of God, of St. Michael, and St. George, I...the ceremony was concluded with a costly banquet. Palaye, p. 666, &c. Important and numerous were the privileges attached to this profession of arms,...

...of u drawn fword upon his moulders or neck. He then faluted the young warrior, and pronounced thefe words: " In the name of God, of St. Michael, and St....make thee a knight: be brave, bold, and loyal." His horfe and the remaining part of his armour were afterwards prefented to him, and the ceremony was concluded,...

...three strokes with the flat part of a drawn sword upon his shoulders or neck. He then saluted the young warrior, and pronounced these words : " In the name...I make thee a knight : be brave, bold, and loyal." * " Esquires were not allowed to wear any f*o!d in their dress, although knights were from hence, as...

...fword, upon his fhouklers or neck. He then fainted the young warrior, and pronounced thefe \rords: " In the name of God, of St. Michael, and St. George,...make thee a knight : be brave, bold, and loyal." His horfe and the remaining part of his armour were afterwards prefented to him, and the ceremony was concluded...

...embraced him and struck him three times on the shoulder with his sword, he added, " In the name of God, St. Michael, and St. George, I make thee a knight ; be brave, bold, and faithful." The rest of the day was spent in frosting. The young knight, proud of his new dignity, was...

...or feudal lord, then rising, conferred on him thehonour of knighthood, saying, " In the name of God, St. Michael, and St. George, I make thee a knight; be brave, bold, and loyal." The horse, and his remaining armour, were afterwards presented, and the ceremony concluded with a costly...