Chivalry, the order of knighthood, and especially, the code of knightly behavior, comes from many origins. In Middle English, the word 'chevalrie' meant 'mounted horseman'. In Old french, the word 'chevalrie' meant knightliness or 'chevalier' meaning knight. (Microft, Encarta) Almost all origins of the word meant horseman.         Warfare was not an option in the medieval period and the knight was the most crutial part. The knight's ability, and the military strength of the lord or …showed first 75 words of 783 total…

…showed last 75 words of 783 total…on the shoulder and neck followed by, 'in the name of God, of St. Michael, of St. George, I make thee knight; be valiant, courteous, and loyal'. When this exercise was complete, he received his helmet, spear, and shield. After the knighting was accomplished, the newly made knight placed his gifts on the altar and took part in the festivities. He now would be accepted as a member of the order of knighthood and chivalry.