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Their spotless blossoms were regarded as symbolising that delicacy of sentiment and blamelessness of life belonging to high courtesy and true knightliness.

From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Hearn, Lafcadio

Vivien was so lost as that goodness, manhood, knightliness, sweet and tall as mountain pines, made no appeal to her.

From A Hero and Some Other Folks by Quayle, William A. (William Alfred)

The pageant at St. Johnsbury had an advantage in that its name suggested knightliness and gave opportunity for armor, processions of knights, and chivalric poems.

From The American Country Girl by Crow, Martha Foote

"We have to live," said Mike, "since nature has so willed it, but I fully realize the knightliness of your revolt against the principle of life."

From Mike Fletcher A Novel by Moore, George (George Augustus)

So unabashed in such a presence, he would be tenacious of his purpose and hold to his vow with unflinching knightliness.

From A Golden Book of Venice by Turnbull, Lawrence, Mrs.