No forgiveness necessary, Sir Raoul. You are right about sincerity being better than formula, but having both is better still.
I, Raymon de Provence, accept the oath of Raoul de Chatillon and I swear this oath in return: Your life and property, including your titles and land are now under my personal protection. Should they come under threat I shall marshall all the resources at my disposal to see that they are not lost. This I swear before the Lord.
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