ON the decline of the Roman power, about five centuries after Christ, the countries of Northern Europe were left almost destitute of a national government.
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Religion united its influence with those of loyalty and love, and the order of knighthood, endowed with all the sanctity and religious awe that attended the priesthood, became an object of ambition to the greatest sovereigns.Thomas Bulfinch
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For Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness.
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In time of war the knight was, with his followers, in the camp of his sovereign, or commanding in the field, or holding some castle for him.
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