Gradually, in his festive hours, he imitated the compassionate virtues, became the indispensable AND accomplishment of the preux and polished che- vaHer.

82 In the days of Eufus, these milder quali- ties began to take root, and the clergy, who did not anticipate their civilizing tendency, inculpated their effeminacy.

83 By the reign of Edward III.

They had established themselves in the knightly character.

84 Kufus was an example of chivalry in its ruder state.