In 1778 General (Sir) William Howe asked to be relieved of command. The army was at Philadelphia when the news was received that King George III granted his wish. In celebration the Royal Officers engaged in a few weeks of "Tilt and Tournament" in the manner of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I kid you not. The story starts midway down page 241:
"Upon the suspension of Sir William Howe,,,"
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Too funny! A burletta, indeed. Tilt and Tournament to defend the beauty of fair maids: Is there no limit to which men will not go to pick up chicks? I mean, really?!?!
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