Code of Chivalry --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Thou shalt obey all that the Church teaches and shall obey all her Commandments. 2. Thou shalt defend the Church. 3. Thou shalt respect all weaknesses and shall constitute thyself the defender of them. 4. Thou shalt love the country in which you were Born. 5. Thou shalt not recoil against thine enemy. 6. Thou shalt make war against the infidel without cessation and without mercy. 7. Thou shalt perform scrupulously thy feudal duties, if they be not contrary to the laws of God. 8. Thou shalt never lie, and shalt remain faithful to thine pledged word. 9. Thou shalt be generous, and give largesse to everyone. 10. Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against injustice and evil. ~Leo Gautier, The Decalogue Cowboys Wisdom: Believe in God and the Good Book. Don't cuss, swear, smoke, drink, or spit around ladies and kids Be good to animals, and never kill one you won't eat Take good care of your gun Never pull a gun unless you need to use it Take your hat off indoors, and for the National Anthem Never argue about religion and politics Have a drink, but stop at one or 2 Protect the weak and innocent Never start a fight If someone pushes you, push back harder Jump in and fight for a friend if the fight is not fair Don't lie, brag, or gloat Be generous to those in need Be calm and reserved in all causes except freedom Say howdy to strangers, and make them feel at home Show up for work every day and work hard