How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"We must," said Peter. "Cheer up, Susan. It's no good behaving like kids now that we are back in Narnia. You're a Queen here. And anyway no one could go to sleep with a mystery like this on their minds." (2.56)
The "You're a Queen here" line has a major undertone of chivalry to it. Susan, as a queen, has certain standards set upon how she should act based on her class and status. Why a queen should have to enter the treasure chamber of a ruined castle in the middle of the night is beyond us, though. Don't they know what kinds of beasties tend to lurk in such places?
Quote #2
"Are you going to tell me what you wouldn't tell me the other day?" said Caspian.
"I am," said the Doctor. "But remember. You and I must never talk about these things except here—on the very top of the Great Tower." (4.50-51)
This scene really captures Caspian's existence as both an Old Narnian and New Narnian. But despite existing in both worlds, the doctor's lessons provide Caspian with a code of conduct based in Old Narnia chivalry (as we'll see later on).
Quote #3
[Caspian] also began to see that Narnia was an unhappy country. The taxes were high and the laws were stern and Miraz was a cruel man. (5.2)
Miraz is definitely lacking in the chivalry department. As the villain most villainous, he doesn't care for others, and that makes him a jerk, not a knight.
Quote #4
"Oh, as for me," said [Trumpkin], who had been listening with complete indifference, "your Majesty knows I think the Horn—and that bit of broken stone over there—and your great King Peter—and your Lion Aslan—are all eggs in moonshine. It's all one to me when your Majesty blows the Horn. All I insist on is that the army is told nothing about it. There's no good raising hopes of magical help which (as I think) are sure to be disappointed." (7.47)
Trumpkin's principles extend to the greater good, not just himself or his own beliefs. Greater good = greater principles. If only all equations were so simple.
Quote #5
"You are my King. I know the difference between giving advice and taking orders. You've had my advice, and now it's the time for orders." (7.60)
Trumpkin doesn't believe in Aslan (yet), but his chivalrous nature means he'll obey Caspian regardless of his personal feelings. At the same time, he'll let you know what he thinks is what. Good ol' D.L.F.
Quote #6
"I needn't tell you they got no true tale out of me, but I was a Dwarf and that was enough." (8.6)
The Telmarines have their own principles, but they're more anti-principles. Here, they include racism, never a solid foundation for a set of principles if you ask us.
Quote #7
"Let the vermin be flung into a pit," said Peter. "But the Dwarf we will give to his people to be buried in their own fashion." (12.86)
Peter's chivalrous nature extends even to his enemies, showing it to be a true type of chivalry. Unless you're a hag or werewolf—then you get the pit.
Quote #8
"Why, if not, we should be as able to win it without the King's grace as with him. For I need not tell your Lordship that Miraz is no very great captain. And after that, we should be both victorious and kingless." (13.34)
Miraz may be detestable as a villain, but Lord Glozelle and Sopespian are the poster boys for lacking in principles. They plot against their king, trick their king, and then flat-out murder him. Dudes, weak sauce.
Quote #9
Peter stepped back, waiting for him to rise. "Oh brother, brother, brother," said Edmund to himself. "Need he be as gentlemanly as that? I suppose he must. Comes of being a Knight and a High King. I suppose it is what Aslan would like." (14.35-36)
Peter doesn't finish off Miraz despite the life-or-death duel. It's just not cool to hit a guy when he's down.
Quote #10
"Yes—that and other things," said Peter, his face very solemn. "I can't tell it to you all. There were things he wanted to say to Su and me because we're not coming back to Narnia." (15.56)
Even though Peter will never return to Narnia, he maintains his chivalry and principles by not telling Lucy what Aslan told him not to say. Way to be trustworthy.