knightly deed
Example Sentences
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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
It had been understood that Jase was to employ only a few attackers in the accomplishment of this knightly deed.
From A Pagan of the Hills by Buck, Charles Neville
A true knight," replied Folko, with some displeasure, "never does a knightly deed by halves.
From Sintram and His Companions by La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl Freiherr de
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
"It was not a knightly deed," said Volodyovski, harshly.
From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
