When Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor, he published | Heathens Begone
When Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor, he published these as a list of Knightly Virtues.
Love God. Love your neighbour. Give alms to the poor. Entertain strangers. Visit the sick. Be merciful to prisoners. Do ill to no man, nor consent unto such. Forgive as ye hope to be forgiven. Redeem the captive. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of the widow and orphan. Render righteous judgement. Do not consent to any wrong. Persevere not in wrath. Shun excess in eating and drinking. Be humble and kind. Serve your liege lord faithfully. Do not steal. Do not perjure yourself, nor let others do so. Envy, hatred and violence separate men from the Kingdom of God. Defend the Church and promote her cause.
