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Knights Of The Garter: Quotations from Shakespearian Quotations

When first this order was ordain'd, my lords, Knights of the garter were of noble birth; Valiant, and virtuous, full of haughty courage, Such as were grown to credit by the wars: Not fearing death, nor shrinking for distress, But always resolute in most extremes. He then that is not furnish'd in this sort, Doth but usurp the sacred name of knight. Profaning this most honourable order. H. VI. PT. 1. iv.— H. VI. PT. 1. iv. 1.