He was renowned for his bravery, generosity, courtliness, and learning. This presents a clear problem in the understanding of courtliness. However, it seems to be centered around the concept of elegance, beauty, refinement, and courtliness. In his brilliant strokeplay there was a certain courtliness. Peirol's works are simple and metaphysical; based on familiar concepts of courtliness, they lack originality. He has these old-fashioned manners, a courtliness you associate with the South. In the early Renaissance greater emphasis is laid upon courtliness. The highest virtue is faithfulness, but this hinges on courtliness ("pretz e valor").