knightly deed
Example Sentences
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As I love God, 'tis a splendid idea, a real knightly deed!
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
"Sir Launcelot having done a knightly deed and rescued a fair damsel, and the fair damsel's family, from a dragon, will give his vanity an outing."
From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry
There was one, indeed, Sir Peter, who smote out like a true man; but, unless he is belied, he did but clip a varlet's ear, which was no very knightly deed.
From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
The brilliant crowning of the day may be but an ornament, but it sits well and fitly upon the knightly deed that rolled back the tide of battle in the hour of need.
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
But I think that this young knight has made a vow to wear that rope until he has accomplished some knightly deed.
From The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy by Binion, Samuel A.
