I think the point that Toranaga was trying to make was this.

Even though it is possible for a knight to uses his ability to defy the cold of a snowflake rune to steal, even if it were considered 'acceptable' do to so in a mutual challenge, then the knight should refrain for such actions as they are below him.

Members of the Knights profession are expected to uphold honour and chivalric code against all adversity, I don't believe there is anything in the Knights for Dummes handbook which states \"It's ok to strip them 'cos they did it first\" but maybe I hav

e the old version.

Which leaves us with the question, is the lifestyle of a Bandit one of Honour and Chivalry? I shall leave you to argue over symantics.

Sir Kurgan

Written by my hand on the 1st of Mournsend, in the year 1049.