Chivalry
- Original air date: 3 December 1995
- Written by: Michael O'Mahoney, Sasha Reins
- Directed by: Paolo Barzman
- Credited Cast: Adrian Paul (Duncan MacLeod), Stan Kirsch (Richie Ryan)
- Guest cast: Peter Wingfield (Methos), Emmanuelle Vaugier (Maria Alcobar), Ann Turkel (Kristin)
Nearly 350 years ago, MacLeod was the devoted lover of Kristin Gilles, a beautiful Immortal who taught him to be a gentleman. When he found another love, Kristin refused to let him go, killing his new lover. Now Kristin is sharing her bed with another new Immortal full of potential—Richie. Methos, who knows MacLeod has never been able to kill Kristin because of his strict code of honor, has arrived in town to watch the fireworks as MacLeod tries to convince Richie that his new-found love is dangerous. MacLeod fights Kristin and disarms her, but once again cannot take her head because of his chivalrous nature. Methos then arrives and tells Kristin to pick up her sword. Methos wins the short sword fight that ensues, disarming and then beheading Kristin.
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