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While the pies baked, Miller seamlessly shifted from the kitchen to an enlightening discourse on medieval knights and the societal implications of their actions. Identifying the chaos knights often wrought in their realm, he elaborated on the early church’s initiatives, such as the Pax et Treuga Dei, aimed at mitigating violence among the knightly classes. The clergy’s efforts sought to provide a framework for peace—prohibiting attacks on unarmed individuals, church properties, and even implementing specific times for warfare.