ANST - G.W.

ranzy d rowe lord-randolph-stewart at juno.com
Fri Jan 22 17:09:16 PST 1999


This a reminder what we are suppose to be about not all the complaining
about what the stewards at gulf war has or has not done to anyone all the
complaining to those of us that have nothing to do with the reservation
has not accomplish a thing except upset everyone who was looking forward
to this event for awhile .
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			A Code of Chivalry

	Prowess: To seek excellence in endeavors expected of a knight, Martial
and otherwise,seeking strength to be used in the service of justice,
rather than in personal aggrandizement.

	Justice: Seek always the path of "right", unencumbered by bias or
personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible
thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the "right" you
see rings true with others,and you seek it out without bending to the
temptation for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.

	Loyalty: Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you
chouse to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected;
loyalty is not amongst them.

	Defense: The ideal Knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege lord and
those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation,your
family, and those whom you believe worthy of loyalty.

	Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path,
the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in
service of the precepts and people you value. At the same time, a knight
should seek the wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins.
Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than
seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, but remember
to temper justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief.

	Faith: A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and
gives hope against despair that human failings create.

	Humility: Value first the contributions of others; do nor boast of your
own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others
before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through
virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well done and
glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of, but also all who call
themselves knight.

	Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; largesse used
in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to
discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.

	Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and
duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reaches,
the quality of striving towards them ennobles the sprit, growing the
character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also  has the tendency
to influence other, offering a compelling example of what can be done in
the service of rightness.

		Humility: Seek to emulate everything I have spoken of as sincerely as
possible, not for the reason of personal gain but because it is right. Do
not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every
aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a
tiny measure then you will be well remembered for your quality and
virtue.

 I write this as a reminder to all of us that this is what the dream is
supposed to be and it is obvious to me that some have forgotten this or
have not been taught this as i was when i first came in to this society
but i hope that this will serve as a reminder to all that we need to
teach this to all that come after us so that the dream will live forever
in the hearts of men.. In service to the Dream 
	 Lord Randolph Stewart

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