A Little History of the World by Gombrich E. H. & Harper Clifford

A Little History of the World by Gombrich E. H. & Harper Clifford

Author:Gombrich, E. H. & Harper, Clifford [Harper, Clifford]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2005-10-12T13:00:00+00:00


In the name of God and of Mary his mother

Accept this blow and never another.

Be upright, true and brave.

Better a knight than a slave.

Only then was the squire allowed to rise. He was a squire no longer. He was a knight who might now dub others knights, whose shield now bore his coat of arms – a lion, a leopard or a flower – and who would usually choose a fine motto or device to live by. He was solemnly presented with his sword and helmet, golden spurs were fitted to his boots and his shield was set on his arm. Off he rode in his bright plumed helmet, with his mighty lance and a scarlet cloak over his chain mail, accompanied by his own squire, to prove himself worthy of his knighthood.



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