The First is that they ought to love arms and the art of them perfectly, and they ought to practice that work.

The Second condition is that they ought to be very bold, and have such firmness and constancy in their courage that they never flee nor run from battles out of fear of death, nor spare their blood nor life, for the good of their Prince and the safekeeping of their country . . .

Thirdly, they ought to give heart and steadiness to each other, counseling their companions to do well, and to be firm and steadfast.

The Fourth is to be truthful and to uphold their fealty and oath.

Fifthly, they ought to love and desire honor above all worldly things.

Sixthly, they ought to be wise and crafty against their enemies and in all deeds of arms.

To those who observe them and keep these conditions well there will be honor. But it is no doubt more difficult to do these things than it is to speak of them. Therefore, Aristotle said that the greatest honor is found where the greatest difficulty is.