Chapter 459-resumé af Le Morte Darthur

Hvad sker der?

1. Sir Meliagrance begs Queen Guenever for mercy and offers himself and his possessions if she restrains Sir Launcelot.
2. Guenever accepts peace and persuades the furious Launcelot to respect her settlement despite his anger at Meliagrance’s conduct.
3. Launcelot visits ten wounded knights, describes the attack on his horse, and joins their complaints while all restrain themselves for Guenever.
4. The narrator explains that Launcelot receives the name Le Chevalier du Chariot for many days afterward.
5. Launcelot promises to meet Guenever at her barred garden window that night after everyone falls asleep.
6. Sir Lavaine arrives after finding Launcelot’s horse killed by arrows, but Launcelot postpones addressing the wrong.

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Guenever explains why she accepts Meliagrance’s submission. Her concern for peace and reputation governs Launcelot’s response despite his desire for revenge.

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