![]() References in other works Kingsman: The Secret Service The most commonly mentioned in literature include: The Winchester Round Table shows 25 Knights. ![]() In different stories, there are different numbers of knights, ranging from 12 to more than 150. Not to take up battles in wrongful quarrels for love or worldly goods (do not ever join in fights over anything less than God or country).To never force ladies, gentlewomen or widows (never 'harm' women.).To always do ladies, gentlewomen and widows succor ('succor' is an old word for help this means that the knight must promise to help women if they need it.).Grant mercy to those who ask, even in combat.) To by no means be cruel but to give mercy unto him who asks for mercy (Do not be mean.Always to flee treason (do not commit treason, a crime against your country or king).To never do outrage nor murder (not to assault or murder anybody).In it, he wrote his version of the Code of Chivalry: Sir Thomas Malory wrote a book based on the legend of King Arthur. This meant that they promised to uphold the rules given to them once they became a Knight of the Round Table. In the legend, the knights swore a Code of Chivalry, which is much like an oath is today. In order to become a Knight of the Round Table, a knight had to prove he was chivalrous (polite) enough. This meant that everyone who sat around it was seen as trustworthy and equal.Ĭode of Chivalry They were called the Knights of the Round Table because of a special table that was in Camelot, that was round instead of rectangular. They were the best knights in King Arthur's kingdom, and lived in King Arthur's castle, Camelot. The Knights of the Round Table were characters in the legends about King Arthur.
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