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Knights were originally soldiers, usually noble born. Very often the second and third sons of a lord would hire themselves out as knights (i.e., mercenaries), though this was before Shakespeare's time. By then, it was more a title of honor than one where you were expected to fight.In the time of the histories, they were still soldiers, and the knights would join one side or another and lead the forces (very roughly akin to a Sergeant or Lieutenant commanding a group of men). Other lords usually led the armies. BTW, battle in the 15th century was intensely personal; although there were archers, you usually fought the enemy hand-to-hand.
Posted by Reality Chuck on April 18, 1997 at 11:44:25
In Reply to "Knights" posted by Reed Polzin on April 18, 1997 at 11:25:13
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