How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"When you prove yourself worthy, you will be granted free time to go into the city. And make no mistake—you'll earn every privilege you get three times over. You are here to learn chivalry, not to have a good time." (2.12)
Duke Gareth lays it out for Alanna just after she's arrived at the palace. She's not in the big city to goof off and have fun; she's hear to work and learn. Apparently there's no such thing as a chivalrous good time.
Quote #2
Ralon was the first to speak. "Highness, this boy was acting as if he owned the palace," he whined. "King of the castle, he was, and he insulted me like no gentleman insults another—" (2.46)
Nice job, Ralon, pretending to act like your honor was insulted when you were the one doing the insulting. We suspect that Ralon slept through all the chivalry lessons that the pages and squires received. That, or he was too busy thinking up ways to torment younger boys to pay attention.
Quote #3
"It's all right," Myles reassured her. "Your life here is going to be difficult. Our Code of Chivalry makes harsh demands." (2.111)
So wait, becoming a knight isn't all rainbows and unicorns? There's, like, demands and stuff? To hear Myles describe the Code of Chivalry as demanding makes it seem as though the principles contained therein are the guiding force in a knight's life.