lady He is more of a lover than a warrior Modest vs Proud The Knight is calm serious and plain in dress He wears a simple stained tunic from war He joins the pilgrimage just after fighting This shows his humble heart The Squire on the other hand is colourful and proud His clothes are bright and full of flowers Chaucer says he is He was as fressh as is the month of May He was as fresh as is the month of May He sings dances and flutes all day His outer beauty reflects his playful youth Wise vs Romantic The Knight believes in service truth and faith He is gentle like a maid and never speaks rude words His life is guided by religion and duty The Squire believes in love and pleasure He sleeps little at night because of romance He is full of joy and dreams He loves poetry music and fine manners While the Knight s heart is ruled by wisdom the Squire s heart is ruled by love The Knight and the Squire show two sides of true chivalry The Knight lives for honour and faith The Squire lives for love and beauty One serves with sword the other with song Together they make chivalry noble brave and alive