04 July 2008

Puente del Paso Honroso (Honorable Passage Bridge) across the Órbigo River in Hospital de Órbigo, León (Spain)

1. That gentleman who wants to cross the Paso Honroso must fight with Suero de Quinones or one of his nine companions to break three lances, or leave their weapons as pledge and wade through the river on foot.
2. Warranty is given to the gentlemen who come that they will be provided with suit, arms and a right horse proper to his honor.
3. Participants must provide their name, title , origin and status.
4. Participants will not be able to choose their opponent; only they will know who have faced after breaking three spears.
Rules of the Paso Honroso contest (1434)