Recently I witnessed an Elevation to the Order of the Laurel. I was the Court Herald when the person was placed on vigil, and so I read the invocation of vigil for Her Majesty (His Majesty was still traveling). One of the first things I noticed was how it mentioned that being elevated is a responsibility higher than what most people have taken already. Very much in line with my own thoughts on the subject.
Later my lady and I were talking about peerages and her comment was so insightful that it really made me think about my own wishes/desires. So as not to prejudice anyone who is thinking of answering the question I’m going to ask I’m not going to describe my view on this subject just yet. I’ll wait to see if I get some answers and then I’ll share the answers with you as well as my own view point on the matter as well. The question I’m asking (knowing that there is at least one SCA Peer who posts on wordpress and hoping he will be willing to answer this question) is this:
What were your “True” inner feelings on the day you were elevated? Were you surprised that your deeds and work had been acknowledged or did you feel that you have finally received just compensation for all your years of hard work?
I’ve asked my own Knight this question and I’m awaiting his answer (hopefully he will feel comfortable enough for me to discuss his feelings publicly). The reason I’ve made bold the word True in the above question is because first like all humans you really need to clear away your own conscience trying to lie to yourself (we all do it and you know it), before you can really know what you really felt. If you don’t feel comfortable discussing this in a public forum you can also email me at lord_zephan AT yahoo DOT com. In a couple of weeks I’ll post my feelings on the matter and hopefully will have some comments from Peers as well.
