[MR] Tangent: was: Why should Atlantia care was: Re:Curiosity

[Ed Harrison]

All for banning the fencers?

<sigh> A good example of why being a great armored fighter isn't a good sign 
of a great king. The Crowns I admired the most in tthe last decade were 
Stephen and Niobe. They both strongly supported the rapier community. Stephen 
even took to the rapier field at practices to teach. THAT is a King to admire 
and emulate.

Let's face it --As much as we talk about how Chivalry and Honor are best 
displayed, martial prowess and physical courage is the least of it. You can 
tell much more about how good a king a man will make by watching him teach
chess than by watching him wield a sword. Is his play thoughtful, ruthless 
and cunning? Is he courteous and fair towards his opponents and students? Are 
his explainations clear and well spoken? Is he graceful in handling 
interruptions?

Tradition and showmanship are the reasons we choose our rulers the way we do; 
everything else is rationalization. 

On Tuesday 05 February 2002 09:02 pm, you wrote:
> In a message dated 2/5/02 4:24:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>
> BWilliamson at extstay.com writes:
> > Do I hear a
> > chorus of Ban the Fencers?
>
> I'm all for it.
>
> Hrothgar

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