The Bow (or Reverance) of a Page

Throughout history the bow (or reverance as it was also known) was used to show respect and acknowledge honor. In The Royal Order of Chivalry we too treat each other with respect and honor as well.

A page executes his reverence from the standing position and as such should always come to a complete position of good posture with his head erect before executing his reverence.

The following sequential steps should be preformed in one smooth, unhurried and graceful motion.
    1. With a sweep of the right hand remove any hat from your head.

    2. Continue the downward sweep of your right hand meeting your left hand just left of center at your belt.

    3. Simultaneously lower your body down onto your right knee.

    4. Sliding your clasped hands forward along the top of your left thigh to come to rest on your left knee.

    5. Your head should be tilted forward and your eyes should be focused upon the floor.

    6. You may rise and continue your business upon either being recognized verbally, told to rise or stand, or if the noble has continued on past you.
This is the most basic of all bows and is used by all pages when they come into contact with a noble. Ignoble and Noble alike use this reverance when they are presented to the Earl, Duke, or Archduke at court for advancements and for pleading fealty to God, His Son, and His Realm.

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