The Knights of the Round Table were noble in their actions. Sir
Launcelot is a prime example of nobility of the Round Table. Throughout his
life, Launcelot has been unselfish, caring, and faithful to the knighthood.
Launcelot was the greatest mounted warrior and was respected by all.  The
Knights of the Round Table were noble people.

     Sir Launcelot was a faithful knight.  He was devoted to his work of
adventure and helping the disturbed by his pledge to the knighthood.   Many
women throughout the kingdom craved Launcelot because of his courage.  When
asked, "Why is it you do not take to yourself a wife?" (p.561), Launcelot
replied, "But married I will not be, for then I will have to attend my lady
instead of entering tournaments and war, and riding in search of
adventure." (p.561)  Sir Launcelot has always had an interest in Queen
Gwynevere, but he never fully persued her.

     Sir Launcelot proved he was not selfish in many ways throughout the
story.  After Launcelot defeated Sir Tarquine, he resisted the idea of
looting his castle for all of Sir Tarquine's wealth.  When Launcelot
arrived at the castle of Tintagil, he killed the two giant guards and again
he resisted in stealing their wealth.  Each time, he gave the riches to the
prisoners whom were captured in the castle.  These occurrences show that
Launcelot did not wish personal riches for himself, but wanted to complete
his duties as a Knight of the Round Table by not being selfish.

     Sir Launcelot proved he was caring throughout the story in many ways.
Launcelot defended a woman who was being attacked by Sir Percy.  Launcelot
killed the man responsible for this thievery saying, "For shame that a
knight should so degrade his high calling." (p.561)  Launcelot also showed
his compassion with Sir Kay.  Launcelot killed three knights who were about
to attack Sir Kay.  Launcelot said, "You're lives will be spared if you
yield Sir Kay." (p.562)  While Sir Kay slept that night, Launcelot switched
his armor with Sir Kay's and rode off to fight Sir Kay's enemies to give
Sir Kay a clear ride back in Launcelot's armor.  Sir Launcelot jousted Sir
Gauture, Sir Raynolds, and Sir Gylemore making each of them yield to Sir
Kay during Launcelot's ride to the Camelot.

     Sir Launcelot is the best example of the loyalty of the Knights of the
Round table in all of his actions.  Launcelot did not let love get into any
of his affairs and yet showed compassion and proved that he was not out to
win personal gain. The Knights of the Round Table were noble in their
actions.
