[That certainly was an odd sentiment to hear, or at least it was to Bedivere who was guilty of romanticizing knighthood. But he didn't question it, since they were in the cab and all.

That question was one he took at face value, not catching the innuendo behind it. He did step into the role of 'scholarly expert' easily though, so the cab driver wouldn't suspect anything.]

It depends on what they accomplished. For a victory in battle, they might be granted lands, or a monetary reward. For loyalty, positions of power in a kingdom. Sometimes betrothal offers were made as well, but those were rare. A king couldn't force a noblewoman to marry, you see, and princesses were usually married off to other princes.