ANST - Belts and their meaning

[SCOTT A WAGGONER]

On Fri, 17 Apr 1998 09:42:13 -0500 "Michael F. Gunter"
<michael.gunter at tddtx.fujitsu.com> writes:

>Ly. Devnet has made some good observations and raised
>some interesting points and I'm surprised that no one has
>responded more.
>
My response to Lady Devnet was private, for it contained items of a more
personal/household  nature. However, I think I might have a few comments
today that are of a wider interest.

 
>I feel the main issue here is not a squire's duty...but a simple
question of courtesy. To
>demand someone around because they are perceived as a servant of some
>sort is rude and loutish. It is courteous to request assistance. Even
someone who's job
> it is to be a servant (waitress,bellhop, etc...)should be treated with
courtesy and thanked for a >job well done.
>A true King should never have to command but merely to suggest.
>

My analogy is of the common workplace. Would anyone like to have  someone
walk in to their job and start ordering them around.  I seriously doubt
it.  Not only would they be upset, their boss would boot the bozo out the
door.


>Othar, and a great many other members of the populace, is one who
willingly
> assists others for the joy of helping, much like his knight. Helping
others is a joy
> and should be given willingly.
>

We have all hear the old cliche "Your wish is my command". In the
situation of a king and servant, the servant is indicating that his
respect for the King is such that he would be glad to help him without
needing to be ordered.

>In similar situations when I could not do the job
>myself I have
>ASKED a nearby gentleman (never even glanced at the
>belt) to do it
>for me because I couldn't at the time and then THANKED
>them for doing
>it. Everybody wins. 
>
>> Yes, service to the kingdom and its populace is a "knightly
>> virtue," and one I hope to see in everyone who wears the
>> white belt.
>
>Squires are looked upon as people willing to make the
>extra effort. If I see a squire my first thought is there is someone
>who has made the commitment and not just here for the beer.

Anyone who know Othar knows he is ALSO here for the beer!!


Yes, I will tend to look to a squire to assist with a job and so will
most
>other members of the populace.


I usually use "M'Lord, would you LIKE TO HELP with this?" I find quite a
number are thrilled to be asked!  
 On the other hand, I am a mercenary. I am in it for the money.By the
way, when do I get my check? <g>
>


Mayne de la Croix --- The original MiB
Gate's Edge Canton, Barony of  Stargate,  Ansteorra

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