knightly deed

Example Sentences

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The brilliant crowning of the day may be but an ornament, but it sits well and fitly upon the knightly deed that rolled back the tide of battle in the hour of need.

From The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)

What knightly deed was done by three captains of David?

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

"It was not a knightly deed," said Volodyovski, harshly.

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Then Napier's knightly heart, touched to the core,     Rung, like an echo, to that knightly deed, He bade its memory live for evermore,       That those who run may read.

From Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys by Various

"Sir Launcelot having done a knightly deed and rescued a fair damsel, and the fair damsel's family, from a dragon, will give his vanity an outing."

From The President A novel by Lewis, Alfred Henry