To seek understanding before taking action, yet to trust my instincts when action is called for.
Never to avoid danger from fear, but never seek out danger for its own sake.
Never to conform to fashion from fear of eccentricity, never to be eccentric from fear of conformity.
To preserve the honor of my name and House, and to cherish the memory of the Empire.
To always care for my horse, my lackey, and my equipage as if they were part of my own body.
To hold myself to higher standards of conduct than I hold another.
To never strike without cause, and when there is cause, to strike for the heart.
To respect, love, and obey those whom the gods have made my masters, for their sake when deserved, and for my sake should my masters be unworthy, and for the sake of duty at all times.
To be loyal to my House, my family, my name, and the principles of the Empire.
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