I'm doing 25 things
The field of honor was but a sea of mud. My opponent and I dismounted and had at it with our broadswords. He slipped, but rather than deliver the coup de grace, I offered my hand. He accepted, and we continued our combat. I lost that day, but held my head high as I took my leave.
Schiavona2's Life List
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1. I want to practice fencing every day.
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2. I will forever offer you my hand and shan't fear ridicule
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3. I shall continue to be honorable and brave
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4. I shall strive to find a time and place that suits my talents and desires
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5. I daren't succumb to the vices of this present nor bend in the face of adversity
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6. I would like my own castle (a moat would be a plus, but not a necessity)
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7. Live by the tenets of the Disiderata
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8. I want to go back in time and be in a duel of honor over a lady
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9. To display my family crest and coat-of-arms proudly
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10. I would like my portrait painted
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11. I shall dare to dream the impossible dream.
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12. Travel the world doing good deeds
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13. Slay a dragon for a fare maiden
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14. I want to add to my collection of old swords
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15. Hone my skill and be undefeated with a broadsword
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16. I wish to learn more Middle English
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17. Become more adept with a longbow
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18. learn to play the Medieval mandolin
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19. I will not lower myself and forget my standards
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20. I will find my true Dulcinea
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21. I shall respect myself and all those around me
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22. Better my Horsemanship
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23. I shall win a jousting tournament
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24. I wish to enjoy a tankard of mead
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25. I long for a roast boar or a joint of mutton washed down with a horn of ale
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value life 
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It made me
proud to help 
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It made me
proud by example
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