What were pros and cons of being a knight in the medieval period

Pros.

- Serving under a Lord or other noble, a knight was often given a piece of land to govern.

- Often, his word was law.

-Advantageous marriage to a rich heiress, collecting not only her wealth but the possible inheritance of vast land

Cons

-There were many costs involved in upholding the duties and expectations expected of medieval knights
-the daily knowledge that death could be just around the corner. If needed, his superior would call upon the knight's services at a moment's notice.

-Death didn't just haunt the battlefield; tournaments were just as likely to deal a mortal wound.