What if it was, would you say yes? Are you playing hard to get, by any chance? As for princesses... what if she doesn't want the knight? She doesn't have to keep him at her side. Many a princess did not!

And yes, indeed, I think many to be above a knight. Why, all a knight has to offer is denying his self, while I can offer more. Like poetry, song, or dance. And protecting the princess too, simply by carrying her out of danger. No need for me to be selfless about it.