[MR] Re: Secrecy

[David W. James]

On Monday, April 21, 2003, at 12:40 PM, Lisa and Ken Theriot wrote:
> Some kingdoms have a stated policy against "surprise"
> elevations, for a variety of reasons:

> 2.  Fealty is a serious oath.  It requires thought.  Again, would you
> want a surprise wedding?  Would you want to make a serious commitment
> on
> the spur of the moment?

	Not a good example, as no award or order the Crown gives/recognizes
requires fealty.

David/Kwellend-Njal

	(Yes, I know that Knights are required to swear fealty when they are
inducted.  That isn't part of the award; the Crown invites them to join
the Order of Chivalry; it is up to the candidate to decide if they want
to be a Knight or a Master, and only the Knight has to swear fealty.
So, yes, no award the Crown gives requires fealty.  Jobs, on the other
hand...)