The Order of the Fleur de Lys

[OverKnight]

Hugues snaps his fingers and his servant proffers a few bottles and glasses.

Ah, here we are.

He offers a glass of wine to Gaeten.

Good to see you here, Sir.

Hugues raises a glass to his lips, but then stops and glances at Hermant.

We can have a drink correct? It isn't one those orders is it? Defending the innocent is all fine and good, but a life without wine would be unthinkable.

[Ituralde]

Simons face lights up as he hears the vows that he had thought about for so long repetead in front of him. He is a small man and the trimmed moustache only accentuates the weasel like features of his face. But for now he is happy. With confidence ringing in every syllable he intones proudly.

I, Simon de Montpierrem, swear:

To fear God and maintain His Church
To serve my liege in valour and faith
To protect the weak and defenceless
To never attack an unarmed foe
To speak truthfully at all times
To never abandon a comrade
To never refuse a challenge from an equal

Comrades in Arms, I am honoured by your presence here.
He bows to the Duc.
And of course it is a special honour to have the Lord of Champagne with us.
He raises a goblet himself.
And while our aspirations are high this definetly isn't one of those Orders.

[The Lemongate]

Eloi de Montferrat stands proudly before the assembled knights:

I, Eloi de Montferrat, solemnly swear:

To fear God and maintain His Church
To serve my liege in valour and faith
To protect the weak and defenceless
To never attack an unarmed foe
To speak truthfully at all times
To never abandon a comrade
To never refuse a challenge from an equal


Pour la France mes amis!

[Cecil XIX]

In the name of the Lord I, Raymond de Provence, hereby swear

To fear God and maintain His Church
To serve my liege in valour and faith
To protect the weak and defenceless
To never attack an unarmed foe
To speak truthfully at all times
To never abandon a comrade
To never refuse a challenge from an equal

Gentlemen, here's to auspicious beginnings!

[AussieGiant]

In the name of the Lord, I, Alain de Rohan, hereby swear;

To fear God and maintain His Church
To serve my liege in valour and faith
To protect the weak and defenceless
To never attack an unarmed foe
To speak truthfully at all times
To never abandon a comrade
To never refuse a challenge from an equal

Excellent work. This is going to be outstanding!!

[Ignoramus]

Gaspard de Neufville wanders in, shortly after the entrance of his Duc. At the sight of the Duc d' Bretagne, a slight frown forms upon his face.

"I am concerned about the character of the Duc d' Bretagne. I have heard reports of questionable behaviour down at one of the city's taverns. I trust the Duc will be willing to answer such reports? I am sure they must be misfounded, but I wish to make certain.

However, that aside, I will willingly swear the oath.

Before God who is my witness, I solemnly swear:

To fear God and maintain His Church
To serve my liege in valour and faith
To protect the weak and defenceless
To never attack an unarmed foe
To speak truthfully at all times
To never abandon a comrade
To never refuse a challenge from an equal."

[AussieGiant]

"Ah Gaspard. 'ow bought you relax a little and wipe the frown off your face. You look like you 'ave a lance up your a'se."