To serve the liege lord in valor and faith
To protect the weak and defenseless
To give succor (provide help or relief) to widows and orphans
To refrain from the wanton giving of offence
To live by honor and for glory
To despise pecuniary (money) reward
To fight for the welfare of all
To obey those placed in authority
To guard the honor of fellow knights
To eschew unfairness, meanness and deceit
To keep faith
At all times to speak the truth
To persevere to the end in any enterprise begun
To respect the honor of women
Never to refuse a challenge from an equal
Never to turn the back upon a foe