Merlin The Magician #7

“This is the oath of a Knight of King Arthur's Round Table and should be for all of us to take to heart. I will develop my life for the greater good. I will place character above riches, and concern for others above personal wealth, I will never boast, but cherish humility instead, I will speak the truth at all times, and forever keep my word, I will defend those who cannot defend themselves, I will honor and respect women, and refute sexism in all its guises, I will uphold justice by being fair to all, I will be faithful in love and loyal in friendship, I will abhor scandals and gossip-neither partake nor delight in them, I will be generous to the poor and to those who need help, I will forgive when asked, that my own mistakes will be forgiven, I will live my life with courtesy and honor from this day forward.”

Sir Lancelot has always been a good friend of mine. A fellow comrade at the Round Table, he took the oath above. To many parts he has been true, but I fear that breaking any part of an oath is treacherous. He was not loyal in friendship and partook in the delight of scandal. Above these oaths, he betrayed his king, the man whom he swore his life. Punishment should be underway, however, due to his commitment in other areas to the crown, he shall not be hung or beheaded, but be ostracized from the walls of Camelot, stripped of his knight-ship, and live as a commoner. He will reflect on his actions and find a lover elsewhere. As for Guinevere, her betrayal is of another sort. Adultery is not acceptable and for it she shall be sentenced to death. Another Queen shall be appointed, one with more concrete values and commitment to her king and crown.