The term “gallant” in literature spans a wide range of connotations, from chivalry and refined elegance to heroic valor and spirited defiance. At times it suggests a courteous, almost courtly demeanor—a refined quality in dress, speech, or behavior [1, 2, 3]—while elsewhere it embodies an active, almost martial boldness in the face of adversity, as in depictions of brave officers and soldiers [4, 5, 6, 7]. Moreover, “gallant” is not confined solely to human behavior; it also lends its noble character to nature and objects, such as in references to cleansing herbs or proud ships [8, 9]. The word thus serves as a flexible emblem of both external elegance and internal fortitude, uniting disparate literary themes under its celebratory mantle [10, 11].